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Keep our kids fed Ashburton kids could go hungry if it wasn’t for the Kai for Kids free healthy lunch programme. Next term, an unprecedented 500 lunches, five days a week, will go to Netherby and Hampstead schools, but how long can it last? The Kai volunteers need community help to keep the programme going. Story and editorial, pages 3 & 8.

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Where there’s hope there’s hospice Community support clinches deal By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

Seven years ago, Hospice Mid Canterbury was little more than an idea. Now it’s a thriving organisation, offering services to individuals with life limiting illnesses from a building it now calls its own. But without huge support from the community none of that could have happened, says trustee Jane Wright, who has been the driving force behind the hospice moving from vision to reality. In the past seven months, that has also involved moving from rented premises to a property it owns. That growth, however, could not have happened without the generosity of the Mid Canterbury community, she said. In August, Hospice Mid Canterbury struck a deal with Leigh and Murray Wackrow to buy their Sealy Street property, previously home to the Sealy Street Medical Centre. It came with a $500,000 price tag. While the service moved into its new home, a huge fundraising project had to be un-

It’s thanks to our amazing community that we succeeded in raising the full amount of $500,000 and that means we’re in the remarkable position of being able to move forward with no debt

Hospice Mid Canterbury trustee Jane Wright dertaken to seal the deal. Large grants were secured from the Community Trust of Mid and South Canterbury, the Lion Foundation, The Trevor Wilson Charitable Trust and Advance Ashburton, but the community also opened its hearts and its wallets to play a significant role in the appeal, Wright said.

“It’s thanks to our amazing community that we succeeded in raising the full amount of $500,000 and that means we’re in the remarkable position of being able to move forward with no debt.” The community fundraising started with a foundation group of 20 members, who each gave

$5000 or more as part of an ambitious target to raise $500,000 in seven months. Hospice could now grow the range of services it offered to clients and their families, which currently numbered 67, and it had recently employed an activities co-ordinator. “We’re absolutely thrilled with

the way the community has got behind us and this is now a community owned asset,’’ Wright said. “It’s the start of the next step of our journey really as it gives us security going forward and helps minimise our costs. It’s blown me away the way people have come on board.”

Tourism promotion secured – for now By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

The cost to ratepayers of promoting the Ashburton District might have dropped by around $200,000, but tourism still contributes an estimated $95 million to the district’s economy. Since 2013 the district has been promoted by an Ashburton District Council controlled organisation, Experience Mid

Canterbury (EMC), but this organisation was essentially wound up last year and marketing of the district moved into the hands of ChristchurchNZ Ltd, with the district’s tourism manager Bruce Moffatt now employed by that organisation. Unlike many districts domestic tourists make up the bulk of the district’s visitors, about 70 per cent with most of those coming from Auckland. Last week Ashburton’s district

councillors discussed the way they wanted the district marketed in the future and had four options on the table – no longer funding tourism, bringing tourism promotion under the council’s umbrella, continue with the CCO model used with Experience Mid Canterbury or contract promotion to ChristchurchNZ. Stakeholders, local tourism operators, were surveyed and strongly supported the ChristchurchNZ marketing mod-

el, but several said the amount of money dedicated to marketing the district was too low. They said that the council needed to show tourism was important to it if tourism was to be enhanced in the district. When councillor Liz McMillan asked whether the EMC brand had any future use, Moffat thought it could be used from a marketing perspective and said he had a series of meetings running next month with tourism

businesses and operators to talk about branding,. A new identity or tag line might come from that, he said. While the option of the council continuing to support tourism might not have found favour with all councillors, when Angus McKay and Leen Braam recommended tying the district in with ChristchurchNZ they found enough support to see negotiations on a three year contract get under way.

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Kai time grows . . .

School lunch scheme pushing its boundaries By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

Making one or two school lunches is part of the morning routine in many families, but imagine if you had to do 500. That’s exactly what Jo Taylor and her Kai for Kids team will be doing next term when Hampstead joins Netherby on the free and healthy lunch programme. Ensuring children have a healthy meal midday is a passion for Taylor, who is working on her masters in clinical nutrition and understands the impact poor nutrition has on a child’s health and ability to learn. The Kai for Kids pilot programme has been providing free lunches to the children at Netherby School since term two last year with the support of the Advance Ashburton Community Foundation. When the government decided to up funding for its free and healthy lunch project, Taylor was determined Ashburton would be on the list. She made the case and funds have now been secured for both Netherby and Hampstead, and that will see 500 lunches made and delivered, five days a week each school term. The programme is a universal scheme in that it offers lunch to every child on a participating school’s roll. And that has seen all but a handful of children at Netherby join the scheme, lining up each day to collect a lunch pack that’s filled with nutritious and tasty food items. “It’s about everyone eating the same food, with no stigma,” she said. The project has two work streams, one providing free lunches to every child at a participating school and the other providing a number of lunches each day for non-participating schools for children who may not have lunch food. Extra food was also available to participating schools to distribute as staff saw appropriate. Taylor and her team won’t be stopping at just two schools.

Kai for Kids will be making 500 lunches a day from May 3. Their goal is to cover the district, with Ashburton Intermediate next on the list. A key to the Mid Canterbury project is its strong focus on locally sourcing products, Taylor said. “We have farmers donating their beasts to the Meat the Need charity and we’re the lucky recipients of that and we buy as much as we can locally too.” The next phase of the Kai for Kids programme is to create an urban farm garden, in conjunction with Trott’s Community Garden, where the children and volunteers will grow some of the vegetables to go into the lunch meals. Ashburton’s lunch project is

This is a whole community project and now with the government funding it will cover most of our costs in terms of operations, but we’ll still have capital costs we’ll need to cover based in the Ashburton Event Centre kitchen, but before May, when numbers almost treble, they’ll need access to a new commercial kitchen, she said. “While the cooking doesn’t

take up much space we need plenty of space for trestle tables where we pack the lunches.” And that growth in lunch pack numbers means Taylor is on the search for additional volunteers.

That could include businesses offering to come in once a month and a possible “chop and chat” evenings where ingredients are prepared. “This is a whole community project and now with the government funding it will cover most of our costs in terms of operations, but we’ll still have capital costs we’ll need to cover.” And one of those big ticket capital items is a van. The scale of the service had now moved beyond the ability of Taylor’s car to cope. Looking ahead, the need for community funding for the scheme itself is likely to return, she said, as a repeat of the government fund is unlikely.

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In brief LTP submissions Submissions on the Ashburton District Council’s draft Long-term Plan closes on Monday at 5pm. Feedback is able to be placed online at https://itsourplace.nz/ have-your-say, in writing and via email to submissions@adc.govt. nz. The council has so far received around 115 submissions.

ECan LTP Environment Canterbury (ECan) has received around 1100 submissions on its draft Long-Term Plan but is expecting that figure to increase when all the postal submissions have been received. ECan staff are currently collating the submissions, arranging responses and scheduling hearings - with the first hearing scheduled on April 27.

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Drive-in flu jabs for seniors By Malcolm Hopwood

Anna McLachlan from Ashburton was one of several hundred who drove into Three Rivers Health to receive her flu jab. The medical centre alerted

patients that vaccinations were available from Wednesday and, by the afternoon, cars were lined up from the roadway. It’s the second year Three Rivers Health has offered drive-in flu jabs and it would continue providing the service until the end of next week at least.

Business manager, Chris McCausland, said it had worked well. “The patients appreciate the convenience of the drive-in, which allows us to vaccinate in a timely manner. “We have about 2000 patients, who are 65 or over, and giving

them flu jabs in their cars is an easy way for them and us.” McCausland hopes the majority of patients can be vaccinated by the end of next week. The flu jab is particularly important for older people to keep them safe and well over autumn and winter, he said.

Rakaia dogs soon to have free play place By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

Dogs living in the Rakaia area could soon be acting as hosts to dogs on tour when a new canine exercise park opens in their village. What started out as one woman’s dream has gained traction and is now a project in action, with a site secured and fundraising underway. Debbie Renga knows first hand how important it is to have a safe exercise area for dogs after her pet was attacked during a walk

around Rakaia streets. She talked to others and found many people were looking for somewhere dogs could run free. The idea grew, an approach to the Rakaia Residents’ Association saw a small committee formed and the project moved up a gear. An approach to the Ashburton District Council saw a strip of land along the town’s ralway line tagged for the park and its location close to the Salmon Tales area makes it perfect for both locals and travellers, Renga said. There’s still plenty of work to do as the site is covered in gorse and broom, and there’s plenty of

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for dog owning locals. Fundraising will be critical in ensuring the park opens quickly, and planning for the first events is under way. She’s also hoping the project will attract donations from business and individuals and hopefully the odd donation of items such as deer gates and fencing materials. “Community support has already been massive and the great thing about this location is it won’t be just for locals it will be easy to access for people travelling who want to stop, use the toilets, have a coffee and exercise their dogs,” she said.

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money to be raised to fence the block and to install double entry gates, but the dog park team is confident they’ll hit its target of opening next year. “The council has allocated money in its LTP for this and we’re really grateful for that plus we’ve had contractor quotes that have had some pretty sharp pencils,” she said. When completed the park will be divided into areas for small and large dogs and will be equipped with tunnels and agility areas for dogs and seating for humans. Renga believes it will become a social gathering spot

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SKY TOWER CHALLENGE

Stepping it up in Ashburton By Maddison Gourlay maddison.g@theguardian.co.nz

Volunteer Ashburton firefighter Amy Ferguson is bringing the Sky Tower Challenge to Mid Canterbury tomorrow. Ferguson is competing in the Auckland Sky Tower Challenge for the first time next month, readying herself to climb the 1103 stairs of the city landscape donned in firefighter kit. The Sky Tower Challenge is an annual charity event and its participants come from the country’s professional and volunteer brigades. But Ferguson has also decided to bring the concept to Ashburton on Saturday to raise as much money as possible for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand Ferguson is a personal trainer at EA Networks gym and pitched the idea of using a stairmaster exercise machine to replicate the challenge.

“There was good support from the gym,” Ferguson said, who explained that anyone could register to compete from 8am-1pm and you did not need to don firefighter gear. Making the morning a family friendly event, Ferguson has organised activities for kids. There would be a pop-up fire truck playground and a $5 raffle where the prize would be a ride to school in a fire truck. And, of course, there would be a sausage sizzle. Ferguson has also challenged the Methven’s Garage Gym to see who could complete the 1103 steps the fastest. Ferguson and Anna Johnson, who owns Garage Gym, are good friends. Garage Gym also has a stairmaster, which led to the friendly competition. And Johnson was pretty confident that Methven would take out the fastest time in the friendly competition. “Absolutely we will win. No question,” Johnson said.

EA Networks Centre Gym personal trainer and Ashburton volunteer firefighter Amy Ferguson on the stairmaster, preparing for this weekend’s event. PHOTO MADDISON GOURLAY

Energy payments to resume Age Concern Ashburton has welcomed Winter Energy Payments which start again from May 1. President, Jan McClelland, says the payments, which the Minister of Seniors, Ayesha Verrall, has announced, take the pressure off seniors meeting the cost of heating over winter. “Our elderly people look forward to the winter payments which lessen the worry that many of them have,” McClelland said. “Mid Canterbury has cold winters and the payment is a recognition that the government wants people to stay warm.” The Ministry for Seniors has announced that, if people receive New Zealand Super and Veterans’ Pensions, they are entitled to get the Winter Energy Payment from May 1 until October 1.

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hen the Guardian asked its readers to send in a photo of their teddies to remember the national lockdown bear hunt from a year ago – they delivered. The photo of young Jasper Radford, 2, holding his toy lion Larry, caught our eye and was judged the best. The shot perfectly captured a boy and his teddy in a natural pose. Jasper and Larry Radford were excited to hear they had won a $100 voucher from the generous team at Paper Plus Ashburton. Jasper plans on using the voucher to buy another soft toy for his collection, but he may also get younger brother Oliver one, too. Jasper’s mum Kassandra Marcon was just as excited to find out their photo won the competition. “I am stoked to see Jasper win the prize,’’ she said. “I didn’t believe when sending through the photo that it would win. It’s an amazing prize and we are all grateful. Thank you to the Guardian and Paper Plus.’’ Other entries shown here were just as good in our fun way to commemorate the first anniversary of the national Level 4 lockdown. Back then, a real-life New Zealand bear hunt saw thousands of homes from Bluff to Auckland, and including Mid Canterbury, place teddy bears in their street-facing windows, allowing local children to “hunt” for bears in their neighbourhoods.

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Donations flow in for Cunneen’s Myanmar cause By Malcolm Hopwood

Event co-ordinator Helen Hooper sorting items for sale at Ashburton Altrusa’s Fabric and Craft Bazaar on Saturday.

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Many bag crafty bargains By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

There was an initial flood of people hunting for a bargain at the Ashburton Altrusa’s annual Fabric and Craft Bazaar at the Sinclair Centre on Saturday. Event co-ordinator Helen Hooper said “it went exception-

ally well” after a busy start to the day, with a large queue of fabric hunters waiting when the doors opened. “We had 140 people come in within the first hour, and they kept coming reasonably steadily until lunchtime before things tapered off in the afternoon,” Hooper said. The first hundred people were

in in the first five minutes. “They just poured through the doors after queuing up at the door.” Numbers were probably slightly down overall on previous years, Hooper said, despite there being a lot more on offer with over 200 boxes received in the lead-up to Saturday. Over half of those went out the

door and the rest of the stock is now available at a pop-up shop on East Street – between Stepping Out and Flowers and Balloons. The proceeds from the craft bazaar will go to local community groups, organisations and charities, Hooper said, but a decision on where the money goes will be decided once the pop-up shop closes on April 24.

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Ashburton’s Hannah Cunneen is overwhelmed by the financial support she’s received for her crowd funding to help fund disobedience in Myanmar. Cunneen and her partner, Rowan, recently returned from Myanmar and experienced conflict at first hand when protests were met with brutality by the military. They had both lived in the country for several years and wanted to support those people who’ve given up their jobs to participate in the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) and to fund free ambulance and funeral services for CDM supporters. The couple set up a Givealittle page while Hannah Cunneen still in isolation and, since being released earlier this month, they’ve focused their attention on raising further funds. They set a modest target of $15,000 and donations have so far reached in excess of $12,000. Cunneen is now confident the target will be met and she’s hoping she can double it to $30,000. She wants to send the proceeds to private networks in Myanmar by the end of April. “We’ve been blown away by donations from throughout the country, including Mid Canterbury and from members of the Myanmar community,” Cunneen said. “Any amount, no matter how small, will make a huge difference to the CDM movement.” Cunneen recommends that people should access a recent CNN report on Myanmar. Although the TV journalist, Clarissa Ward, was granted access to the country by the military, the CNN team was escorted and managed by the military throughout the days they spent there. Cunneen was impressed by the bravery shown by protesters who approached Clarissa to tell their story but were detained immediately afterwards by government forces. Of the 11 people interviewed, eight have been released. The couple have their own contacts within Myanmar and they fear for the three locals who haven’t been discharged. “Because of restraints imposed by the military, a chasm has opened up between international media and the local people,” she said. “We are worried the protesters won’t be seen again.” The link to the Givealittle donations page is https:// givealittle.co.nz/cause/ three-fingers-for-freedom-support-myanmar.

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OUR VIEW

Time to show we care By Daryl Holden daryl.h@theguardian.co.nz

hey say there’s no such thing as a free lunch. Well, they’re wrong – and thankfully so at Netherby and Hampstead schools. Because at those schools from next term a free lunch will indeed be dished up to all the students, dispelling that popular adage that it’s impossible to get something for nothing. The students, as Sue Newman explained in her excellent story on page 3, will all be benefactors of the healthy lunch programme led by Jo Taylor and her wonderful Kai for Kids team of volunteers. They’ll be making and delivering a quite staggering 500 lunches every day, five days a week. What started with free lunches at Netherby School since term two last year, and backed by the Advance Ashburton Community Foundation, has now grown to include Hampstead thanks to Government funding. And it’s a cause close to Taylor’s heart. As someone working on her masters’ degree in clinical nutrition, she knows the dangers that a poor diet can have on a child’s ability to learn and just stay healthy. The fact that kids are going hungry and are lacking in quality meals in Mid Canterbury is real cause for concern. But, in the same breath, the fact that the community has identified it and is trying to address it says so much about where we live and who we are. And it’s a serious, worrying issue. Because it’s well known that kids who lack nutritious food often struggle in class. They find it harder to concentrate on their work when they’re thinking about when and what they’ll eat next. Too often, they tune out, act up and drop out. In a nation with more than enough food, ensuring that students have enough to eat should be a no-brainer. The Government is trying to address it but it’s no easy task. Their funding support is not unlimited and there are already concerns that central Government financial assistance for Taylor’s scheme may not continue beyond this year. That’s when communities need to step in and make it happen. And that’s why Jo Taylor needs more help. Kai for Kids need access to a new commercial kitchen to cater for the extra lunches they’ll produce. More volunteers are required and a van, rather than Taylor’s own smaller car, would make the distribution of the food so much more effective and efficient. Yes, that’s a lot to ask for but the health of our kids and our credibility and reputation as a caring community insists that we must act. Somehow. Some way. Jo Taylor and her Kai for Kids team deserve it. So the call has been made Mid Canterbury - stand up for our kids. Kai for Kids help ideas are welcome at: daryl.h@theguardian. co.nz

YOUR VIEW Covid tracer Not being the owner of a Smartphone I am unable to sign in with it. And I am finding less and less businesses are having a sign in sheet out. Cafes seem to be the worst of-

fenders. In the past two weeks I have been to three different cafes and each time have asked where the sheet to sign in was. Today, the person behind the counter said to me just use your phone then when I said I didn’t

have a Smartphone she looked at me as if I was an alien being. Then she said she would find a sheet and bring it to the table for my friend who also doesn’t have a Smartphone and I to sign. We were almost finished our lunch when it ar-

rived and it was still sitting on the table when we left. Is it now an assumption by Businesses in Ashburton that ALL customers should have Smartphones? Elizabeth Ann McKay

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OPINION 9

Things I learnt at Selwyn Sounds 1.

VIP beats the mosh pit every time. Manda and I were a bit spoilt at Selwyn Sounds last Saturday. As a thank you for the promotion on my Facebook page, the NZME team in Christchurch sent me VIP tickets to the show. Neither of us had been to Selwyn Sounds before, let alone as VIPs. We were lucky enough to bum a lift to the concert in a minivan and I said to Manda, we better not skite to the other passengers, who were seated in the General Admissions (GA) area with their deck chairs, about our VIP status. One of them in particular gets a few mentions on my radio show, and would love any excuse to leave without me. In fact, we made sure we went and watched most of Stan Walker’s set with them in the cheap seats. The main reason being my first ‘VIP’ mention was just outside the Ashburton Racecourse. At least I held off till we got out of town, sort of. The VIP area was right at the back of the venue in an open front marquee, out of the cold wind and boy was it laid on! Cheese platters on arrival, buffet lunch, dessert and free drinks all day. Boom! I love live music and I would have been happy sitting on my deck chair, rugged up and tucking into a chilly bin of food in the GA area. Just not AS happy. 2. Hello Sailor have still got it, even without founding member Dave McArtney who died in 2013, and Graham Brazier who had a heart attack in 2015, when the band were planning their 40th anniversary tour. The tour was postponed while he recovered, but he died shortly after. 3. The Chills remind me of Genesis. Not in the way they sound, but I know both bands are good at what they do and they, especially Genesis, have plenty of fans, but I just can’t get into them. 4. Annie Crummer can still sing the house down. Her presence on stage took the Ladykillers from the middle drawer to the top drawer and

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the buzz in the crowd to new levels as well. 5. Automatic 80s are the best covers band I’ve ever seen. Yes, they were right in my wheelhouse era wise, but they were quality and had everyone rocking. They could easily have been the headline act and would have closed the show in style. 6. Zed are quality. They are a tight band, that play really good songs, really well. Frontman Nathan King is a quality muso. 7. Jordan Luck puts a smile on your dial, a nod on your head and an Ashburton Shuffle in your feet. 8. Although I didn’t know most of his songs and couldn’t understand the Te Reo ones, Stan Walker can sing! He is a quality performer. 9. Probably the most important thing I learned, (not that I have any trouble doing it) is to make sure you meet and chat with the people in your vicinity, even if you’re feeling a bit out of your depth. We met some amazing people in our section of the marquee including a chap named Clive. He used to be ‘front of stage production’ for touring bands back in the day and told me a wonderful story about Ian Dury hitting him with his rhythm stick. But that’s a story for another day. Roll on Selwyn Sounds 2022, we’ll be there, wherever we’re sitting. Until next week Hoo Roo Phill Hooper VIP Very Into Pizza Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

Labour refusing to lead a progressive drugs policy By Gordon Campbell

nce again, Labour has chosen not to use (a) its parliamentary majority, and (b) the huge mandate it was given at the last election in order to (c) bring about progressive social change. Once again, Labour seems to regard its main purpose for being in power as being to keep National and Act out of power. Will Labour for instance, overhaul our out-dated, unsafe, and unjust laws on drugs? No, it will not. Instead, Labour is choosing to treat last year’s non-binding referendum on the very specific, controversial issue of cannabis legalisation – which ended up with a cliff-hanger 50.7 per cent “No” outcome – as being the final word on the subject for the foreseeable. Reportedly, Justice Minister Andrew Little believes that the 50.7 per cent result rules out any action by the government on lesser steps – like say, cannabis de-criminalisation – until such time as another

referendum can be put before the public: [Justice Minister Andrew] Little said the government was now constrained by last year’s public vote on cannabis legalisation, which returned 50.7 per cent in opposition. “I would interpret that as ‘no, we’re not quite ready for this level of liberalisation just yet’,” Little said.

about all that much: Little declined to put a time frame on when it might be appropriate to hold another vote, but noted that it was not his top priority. Wow. So the rest of the developed world can enact sensible drug de-criminalisation and legalisation laws, and Little and the Labour government can go ahead

What on earth is the point of being elected to Parliament and having such an overwhelming mandate, if not to undertake the things that you believe in? Little believed, given the referendum’s tight margin, the public would expect to have a vote on any further significant drug reform. (via RNZ) Oh and besides, this is not something that Little cares

and de-criminalise abortion without holding a referendum vote. Yet on drug reform it is hiding behind the cannabis referendum outcome, and trying to portray its reluctance as being a

mark of virtue. It isn’t. And some of its allies are willing to call Labour out for it: Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick, who has been trying to build cross-party consensus on de-criminalisation, said she was baffled by Little’s refusal to move on drug reform. She said both the mental health inquiry and the Safe and Effective Justice review recommended an overhaul of the Misuse of Drugs Act. “It seems like an absolute abdication of political responsibility,” she said. “What on earth is the point of being elected to Parliament and having such an overwhelming mandate, if not to undertake the things that you believe in?” Good question. More than ever, this government looks like the dog that chased the car and having caught it, now has no idea what to do with it. Apart from the serious health and justice shortcomings of the drug policy that Little has chosen to perpetuate, his timidity isn’t even good politics.

By not seizing the political agenda and enacting progressive policies, Labour is looking dead in the water. As a consequence, it is suffering the death of a thousand cuts over its competence in running managed isolation facilities and in rolling out vaccines on time. Sure, those are important issues, but they are playing a prominent role in the current media cycle only because Labour appears unable/unwilling to lead from the front. It has a vision deficit. The Labour PM and her deputy are expert counter-punchers and are very capable micro-managers of the ambulances at the foot of the cliff. But what’s called for right now is less caring, and more daring. The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof

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Property April 16, 2021

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It’s Location That Counts! 122 Barkers Road, Methven

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It’s Location That Counts! 122 Barkers Road, Methven This is the one you have been waiting for! If you have been wishing for a 2 hectare lifestyle property this could be the one. You won’t be disappointed with the 18m x 18m shed with power, combined workshop plus garaging for extra vehicles. This family home has five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Master bedroom is spacious with en suite, WIR and sliding doors out to the gardens with beautiful views. All bedrooms are doubles, one other bedroom also has an en suite. Superb storage in all the rooms. The hub of the home is open plan with two living areas and modern kitchen and there is a separate lounge so you can tuck yourself away for some R&R.

The family lounge has a log burner and double doors opening onto the courtyard with a covered area to entertain. There is a built-in barbecue with a bench and spa pool included. Double glazed throughout, with underfloor heating in the kitchen and all three bathrooms. Three paddocks are post and wire fenced, perfect for small livestock plus the convenience of town water supply. Vege garden and small tunnel house for the keen gardener. Room for the family’s hobbies and all the pets. Location is superb, walking distance to the Methven hub with plenty of shops and eateries to choose from plus primary and high school.

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Your Next Move 97 Elizabeth Avenue, RAKAIA The house with the picket fence. Have you ever dreamed of owning a home like this? This cute wee cottage is waiting for new owners. New Colorsteel long run iron roof, new carpet throughout and a new heat pump being installed this week. Three double bedrooms, separate lounge, the kitchen and dining room look out over the back yard through double doors, log burner. Separate toilet, combined shower and laundry area.

Double garage and a generous size section. Whether it be north or south, Rakaia is central in proximity to many of Canterbury’s sporting and tourist attractions and close to Christchurch City and International Airport. Rakaia has a primary school and a medical centre and offers a friendly community spirit. 3 1 2 Price $330,000 Web ID RUE2702766 View Saturday, 10.30am - 11am

12 Dunford Street, RAKAIA Nest or invest, this property will give you options. Great family home and located close to Rakaia School, shops and domain. Three double bedrooms all with wardrobes. Plus an extra room which is currently used as the fourth bedroom or you could use as a hobby room or office. The morning sun pours into the large family open plan living room, this is heated with a log burner for those cold evenings. Winter is approaching and this is a must feature in any

home. Separate kitchen, separate bathroom and separate laundry. Sunny deck to relax on out front. Double garage with extra sheds and vege garden and fruit trees. This property is currently tenanted and the tenants would like to stay. A must view.

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124A Alford Forest Road, ALLENTON This town house is generous in size, providing spacious living and easy care grounds. You will be impressed with the extras in this home. Double the standard ceiling insulation, fully insulated garage, attic stairs for ease of ceiling access and extensive storage. Superior construction with a strong ribraft floor and foundation. Excellent offstreet parking, suitable for campervan or boat. A well finished property complete with

window furnishings and extending sunshade over outdoor courtyard area, garden shed. This property won’t last long, call now for a viewing.

Offers over $535,000 Web ID AUW2808603 View Saturday, 10.15am - 10.45am

25 Brucefield Avenue, NETHERBY This light and bright home is on a spacious corner section with good off-street parking plus single garage and car port. The kitchen has a modern island bench which is open plan to the living area. Upgrading includes modern floor-mounted heat pump, modern carpet, mechanical ventilation in bathroom and kitchen. This property provides a great step onto the property ladder. Currently rented for $300

per week. Why rent when you could buy this affordable home. Be quick and enquire for more details, a property of this nature will not be available for long.

Offers over $265,000

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This section has been enjoyed as a picturesque garden setting to the adjoining property for years. Now surplus to requirements this provides an ideal opportunity to build around an established garden with the ability to keep or reposition existing plantings. This 650m2 site is sufficient to accommodate a single level four bedroom home.

8.0005ha bareland, ideal building site with great mountain views. Excellent location with massive potential, two road frontages. Fertile Wakanui silt loam soils. Sixy-four metre deep well. Options to lease unused land available If you want to be close to Lake Hood but on your own, this is for you. Inspection by appointment.

Price $215,000

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Stunning mountain views in a prime Racecourse Road location. So close to town amenities and just a short walk to Allenton and so convenient that kids can bike to school. Laneway access to the southern boundary provides the ideal entry ensuring any housing development has unimpeded north-facing development potential. These sections benefit from town services including water supply and fibre connections. All sites have been consented for

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Established Business This successful sports retail business has grown over 16 years of local ownership. Ashburton’s only specialised sports footwear business which has gone from strength to strength. The business is well located within a thriving bulk retail environment with plenty of on-site car parking. The Frontrunner is a well established national brand providing a national marketing network.

Priced from $335,000 Includes fully serviced site.

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septic tank, however a variation of consent has now been made to connect to the town sewer. Generous sized lifestyle sections provide plenty of space suitable for the most adventurous builds. General covenants for this subdivision will ensure standards are maintained to protect your investment. Title has been issued for Lot 1 with further titles available June 2021, subject to survey. Enjoy the peacefulness of rural living.

Opportunity Knocks

The business provides a wide product range of apparel and equipment beyond footwear, including some brands exclusive to the Frontrunner within the district. The addition of a sports massage service complements the needs for the most competitive of athletes. This offering gives the opportunity for a new owner to take the business to another level.

Shop 2, 75 Harrison Street, ALLENTON

17 Brucefield Avenue, NETHERBY

An ideal sized premises at an affordable price. Suited to retail or office activities. The interior has been modernised with near new carpet flooring tiles, LED lighting, security alarm and heat pump. The layout comprises a large open plan area and a partitioned office plus amenities. Total approximate lettable floor area of 64.59 square metres.

This wee beauty is waiting for new owners offering three double bedrooms, open plan kitchen and living room, heated with a log burner. Separate toilet, bathroom and laundry. Single carport and plenty of offstreet parking, partly fenced. Double hobby room out back, plus outdoor area. Currently tenanted, (periodic).

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What a Location – Close to Town! 41A Peter Street, Ashburton So close to town and suited to a range of buyers. Downsizers and first home purchasers looking to establish themselves on the real estate ladder will enjoy this solid front unit. There is a ramp to the entrance porch that leads into the sunny lounge which is heated by a heat pump. The separate kitchen has internal access to a single lockup garage with auto door.

Two double bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and the master has a heat pump. Separate laundry. Bathroom with toilet, a vanity and shower complete this cosy picture. There is scope to modernise and add your own personal touches. This property is currently tenanted. Don’t delay, call today!

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If you are looking for a permanent material home with a fantastic sized section, then you need to add this lovely 2 bedroom property to your ‘must view’ list. Located within a short walk to Rakaia Primary School, domain and walkway,

enjoy a 1333sqm corner section with established gardens that provide you with a private, sunny outlook. Raised vegetable gardens and a single car garage with workshop complete the outdoor area. Step inside and you have an updated kitchen/laundry, a spacious

lounge heated by a diesel burner, and an extra room that could be used either as an office/sunroom or even a single third bedroom. This red brick home is bound to attract a lot of buyer interest so we recommend making the time to view it today.

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10 Bowen Street Rakaia

1D Carters Terrace Tinwald

23 Beach Road, Hampstead

• 2 bedrooms • Open plan living • Double garage • Freshly decorated bathroom

• Four double bedrooms • Bathroom plus ensuite • Two special living areas • Log burner

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Enquiries over $349,000

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41 Brucefield Avenue Netherby

144 Railway Terrace Rakaia

$315,000 + GST (if any)

• Three bedrooms • Open plan living, dining, and kitchen • Double garage • Private patio area

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• New kitchen • New bathroom and laundry • Three bedrooms • Double garage

44 Grey Street Ashburton

1 Kelburn Place, Tinwald

• Lovely sunny corner section • Four bedrooms with ensuite • Open plan kitchen, dining, living • Good sized media room or second lounge!

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

Offers over $295,000

Price $711,000

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Enquiries over $325,000

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Allens Road Subdivision Unit 7

Allens Road Subdivision Unit 8

• 3 bedrooms • Open plan living • New floor covering • Freshly decorated throughout

• Three bedrooms • Open plan kitchen dining and lounge • 2 bathrooms

• Three bedrooms • Subject to consent • Double garage • Open plan living

Allens Road Subdivision Unit 9

• Main bathroom and ensuite • Double garage • Three bedrooms • Subject to consents

Enquiries over $495,000

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116 Rolleston Street Rakaia

• On the west side of Rakaia • 2024sqm over two separate titles • Residential zoned • Kitchen, bar, men’s and women’s toilets and plenty of parking.

Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

Acton Road, Lot 1 & 8 Rakaia • Lot 1 $250,000 • Lot 8 $250,000 • Section sizes from 2.2ha

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Charm, Style, Location and so much more! 7 Philip Street, Allenton This gorgeous character home has been cared for and enhanced with clever modernisation, making it extremely comfortable and inviting. From the time you step inside the welcoming spacious entranceway you are greeted by warmth and style. This beautiful home has three generous bedrooms and excellent storage. The spacious bathroom has been beautifully updated. A separate formal lounge features stunning character joinery and a compliant woodburner for those cosy cooler evenings. The heart of the home is the open plan kitchen, dining and living space

which opens up through French doors to a spacious sunny deck overlooking the large private secure backyard. Stunningly warm as a result of insulation in the floor, ceiling and walls, this home also boasts a modern ducted central heating system which heats/cools the whole home. Fresh painting inside and out, together with updated flooring complete the package. This stunning property is located in central Allenton, within short walking distance to the domain, hospital and EA Networks Centre. Move in and enjoy!

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Ashburton 89 Aitken Street Open Home

Allenton 3/43 Walnut Avenue Open Home

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Golden opportunity

Just completed

Pretty as a picture

Just the location!

Don't miss this opportunity to purchase this home and make it your own! • Three bedroom Summerhill Stone home • Separate lounge with heat pump • Double garage • Close to school and shops • Insulated • Easy care section

Brand new and waiting to be loved. A well designed home of four bedrooms with one of these in a position to be an office for those that work from home. Entry off an exposed aggregate driveway leads into a spacious area which features an internal kitchen with a generous hidden scullery, a large dining/family space and a lounge area that opens to the outside for even more entertaining space.

Don't miss your opportunity to own this appealing character home. Located within the avenues it is an easy walk to shops and supermarket. Inside this cosy three bedroom home is spacious light filled living with original timber features and kitchen adjoining. Three double bedrooms and modernised bathroom with shower/shub, vanity and toilet. A second toilet is off the large laundry.

Townhouse with two double bedrooms and built in robes, open plan living area with heat pump and HRV unit.

Auction 10.00am Sat 17 Apr 2021 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AU83508

For Sale Buyers $670,000+ View Sat 17 Apr 10.45 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AU82761

For Sale Buyers $389,000+ View Sat 17 Apr 11.00 - 11.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU83440

For Sale Buyers $325,000+ View Sat 17 Apr 11.00 - 11.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU86190

Tinwald 47 Tarbottons Road

Ashburton 7 Philip Street

Open Home

The living area opening to a verandah patio and attractive garden area. Double garaging with one auto door opener and an extra toilet in the garage.

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Quality build - quality home - 1474sqm

Charm, style, location and so much more!

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Why Rent?

This much admired home is now on the market. Seldom within the town boundary do you get 1474sqm of section which allows room for those additional vehicles, boats, jet skis and all those other toys. This property is immaculately presented and ready for a new family. The home has been lived and loved by the same family since it was built.

This gorgeous character home has been cared for and enhanced with clever modernisation, making it extremely comfortable and inviting. From the time you step inside the welcoming spacious entranceway you are greeted by warmth and style.

Handy to the Ashburton end of Tinwald, this tidy three bedroom 1960's home is available after a recent subdivision. On 637sqm with conservatory, garage and upgrades to modern appliances in the last 10 years, it also boasts privacy and good outdoor living for your to enjoy now!

This easy care property could be your home. Spacious bedroom with single storage, open plan kitchen / lounge with floor heat pump, good kitchen storage, updated bathroom and separate laundry. Enjoy the easy care 500m2 section with its raised veggie gardens, glasshouse and garden shed for extra storage plus updated single garage.

For Sale Buyers $529,000+ View Sat 17 Apr 11.00 - 11.30am Wed 21 Apr 5.00 - 5.30pm Web pb.co.nz/AU85366

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Hinds Lot 3 Chisnalls Road

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Lifestyle sections - Hinds

Long standing and popular cafe in convenient centre of town location. Recently refurbished kitchen and shop interior making an attractive setting. The current owners have grown the catering side of the business in recent years with basket runs and takeaway meals. Good location - good opportunity.

Looking for your first home or investment then you need to take the time to look at this Beach Road property. This four bedroom brick home sits on a 1158sqm section with plenty of room for the family. The house boasts a tidy bathroom, kitchen and four double rooms and separate laundry and toilet.

This home has had plenty of projects started with exterior cladding and roof along with majority of windows and doors upgraded to aluminium joinery and most double glazed. Here's your opportunity to get in and complete the project and make this two bedroom home great again. Open plan kitchen, dining, living with bathroom, laundry and separate toilet. Smaller easy care section.

Build your dream lifestyle. Exciting release of 2 bareland lifestyle sections in the Mid Canterbury rural township of Hinds. Take your pick of two 5000 sqm + sections that have town water supply, electricity and fibre connected to the section. Good shape and size to build your own perfect lifestyle with great rural aspect and views.

For Sale $190,000 + GST View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AC82973

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Methven 6A Camrose Avenue

Methven 25 Lampard Street

Elegant family living

First Home with Development Potential

Architecturally designed in 2019 this 'as new' home is an immaculately presented family residence; situated in Camrose - Methven's premium subdivision on a large 1180 sqm rear section. With multiple indoor and outdoor areas this high spec property has been designed for both family living and entertaining purposes that will appeal to all tastes and requirements.

This 1950's brick bungalow is situated on a generous 1012m2 section; an older style home with a practical floor plan and well-proportioned living and bedroom spaces will allow new owners to refresh and personalise with simple upgrades.

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Wainui 800 Wainui Main Road Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 15 Apr 2021 3 Deans Avenue, Chch Phone for viewing times Ben Turner 027 530 1400 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz Evan Marshall 027 221 0910 evan.marshall@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Banks Peninsula beauty Grab a slice of paradise on Banks Peninsula with this picturesque 6.4408 hectare (more or less) property in a spectacular location. Blessed with gently rolling hills, a stream, and a panoramic view out to the Akaroa heads, it's difficult to imagine a more impressive outlook. The potential for land zoning changes will make this an attractive prospect for those looking to land bank for the future. Alternatively, for those wanting to lap up the lifestyle in a rural setting, imagine the possibilities to gain council consent and build your dream home in this stunning spot. Situated just 300 metres from the boat ramp and surrounded by opportunities for tramping, fishing, cycling and much more.

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Allenton 16 Country Place 4

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 4pm, Thu 29 Apr 2021 201 West Street, Ashburton View Sat 11-11.45am or by appointment Ray Knight 027 434 0139 ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Contemporary in Coniston This approximately 247sqm residence is set on a 1,167sqm (more or less) level rear section for your peace and privacy. The spacious open plan living, kitchen and dining and separate lounge provides plenty of space to keep all the family happy. The family home boasts four bedrooms and two bathrooms with heating provided by two heat pumps. Excellent flow between outside and inside living areas gives fantastic options for entertaining in all weather events. The private back yard with good mix of lawn and gardens is perfect for children and pets.

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Allenton 187 Harrison Street 2

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 28 Apr 2021 201 West Street, Ashburton View Sat 10-10.45am or by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Development potential Situated on the corner of Harrison Street and Farm Road this property offers a fantastic opportunity to secure a site that is an ideal spot for two new townhouses. Currently, this 830sqm (more or less) section has an approximately 100sqm cottage and garaging on it. The existing dwelling needs a major upgrade if you wish to retain it, but could be done if you are up for a great DIY challenge. This cottage is heated by a large near-new high wall heat pump. It consists of two bedrooms and a sunroom plus a separate lounge and kitchen. The garage has a storeroom connected on one side and a carport on the other. The present market is hot, your quick response is advised to avoid disappointment.

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Allenton Bella Vista Motel Ashburton

Ashburton 14 Eton Street

Change of lifestyle

Everlasting charm

Pairing everlasting charm with undeniable potential, this visually attractive approximately 150sqm villa presents buyers with exceptional opportunities. Three bedrooms, open plan living heated by heat pump and log fire.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 14 Apr 2021 View Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

Looking for a change of lifestyle for yourself or family? This 23 year lease motel is a great opportunity for you to step up and be your own boss. Come and enjoy the lifestyle this business and location has to offer.

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Elgin 104 Milton Road South Auction (will not be sold prior) 11am, Fri 30 Apr 2021 View by appointment Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

First class bare land opportunity Acting on behalf of and with instructions from the Ashburton District Council, we are pleased to offer to the market 4.04 hectares (more or less) of highly sought after bare land located on Milton Road South. Only minutes from Ashburton's town centre, opportunities to purchase a land holding like this are extremely rare. Offering views to Mount Hutt and the Southern Alps, this is the perfect place to build your dream family home. Key features: • • • • Boundary lines are indicative only

4 hectares in Rural A zoning Close to all amenities Quiet, rural setting Excellent location to build

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Methven 14 Alma Place

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Countless features of comforts

Outstanding style and modern sophistication are showcased throughout this exceptional residence that lies on an easy-care 660sqm section (more or less) within the idyllic rural landscape of Methven.

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Beautiful 1950s bungalow consists of three bedrooms, one with ensuite and two with built-in wardrobes. The kitchen flows into the living areas and a sunny deck which overlooks the low maintenance grounds.

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Methven 34 Dolma Street Sheltered, secluded, sophisticated, sensational Maximising its magnificent location and sheltered to perfection, this approximately 240sqm four bedroom home offers a new kitchen, open plan living and spectacular grounds.

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Style and sophistication are on display at every turn in this welcoming approximately 174sqm home. With spacious open plan living comprising of kitchen, dining and lounge area with great outdoor flow for your family.

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Style and sophistication

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Delightful permanent material four bedroom home offers spacious open plan living, modern kitchen, dining with the living area flowing to a sheltered patio. The master consists of walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite which is a wet room.

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This property presents multiple options for an investor with two properties on one title. The downstairs property offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, while upstairs has four bedrooms and one bathroom.

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Contemporary in Coniston 16 Country Place, Allenton This approximately 247sqm residence is set on a 1,167sqm (more or less) level rear section for your peace and privacy. The spacious open plan living, kitchen and dining and separate lounge provides plenty of space to keep all the family happy. The family home boasts four bedrooms and two bathrooms with heating provided by two heat pumps. Excellent flow between

outside and inside living areas gives fantastic options for entertaining in all weather events. The private back yard with good mix of lawn and gardens is perfect for children and pets. An internal double garage and excellent off-street parking can cater to numerous vehicles. Argyle Park is conveniently located just around the corner.

Deadline Sale

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Goodhue ruled out for year All Blacks midfield back Jack Goodhue will be sidelined for the rest of this season. Scans have confirmed Goodhue ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the first-half of the Crusaders’ golden point Super Rugby Aotearoa win over the Hurricanes. All Blacks prop Joe Moody may be able to return to rugby in the not too distant future, after he too limped off the field early in that match. Moody has been diagnosed with a significant injury to the soft tissues at the base of his big toe, but at this stage he doesn’t require surgery. He will be reassessed by a specialist in two weeks’ time, when a timeframe for his return will become clearer. Meanwhile, former All Blacks flanker Jerome Kaino has been nominated for the European rugby player of the year award. The 38-year-old has helped guide Toulouse to the semi-finals of Europe’s Champions Cup. Of the 15 nominees there are five from another French club La Rochelle, four from Toulouse and four from Leinster.

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, April 16, 2021

ADDINGTON

Set to toast his own millionaire By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

Ashburton horseman Terry McMillan is hoping he can toast to victories 2371km apart this weekend. The respected trainer, educator and breeder will chuck Steel Dust on to the float this afternoon and trek his way to Addington for tonight’s meeting at the home of harness racing – but even if success falls his way, the thrill of it could be trumped by another win in Geelong, Australia tomorrow night. Champion trotter Tornado Valley – whom McMillan bred, owned and trained before he was sold to the other side of the Tasman Sea – will be out to join an elite list of square gaiters in Australasia by becoming the ninth trotter to reach $1 million in earnings. “It would be a big thrill for us to see that happen,” McMillan said. “And it would be so deserving for the horse too, he’s been a champion since he got over there and reaching a mark like that would be the real icing on the cake for his career.”

Confidence levels high with Steel Dust Tornado Valley left New Zealand as the winner of seven races and more than $70,000 in stake earnings, but quickly stamped his mark on the Australian scene and has since won a further 31 races, including 10 Group One victories. And McMillan has loved watching it all unfold. “He was a very good horse here, but he’s just so suited to the Victorian style of racing – the short course stuff is right up his alley. “He couldn’t have gone to a better trainer and driver, and to a better place to be honest. “It hasn’t been easy though, and six months ago it looked like he wasn’t going to be making it back to the track, let alone winning races again, so it’s been so good to see.” Tornado Valley has been trained by legendary Australian trainer Andy Gath throughout his career over there, with Gath’s wife Kate driving him in every one of his Australian starts.

Ashburton trainer Terry McMillan will line Steel Dust up at Addington tonight, but also be keeping an eye on his former horse Tornado Valley who shoots for $1 million in earnings tomorrow night in Australia. And the confidence levels are high for a victory in in the Group Three Sundon’s Gift Free-For-All

tomorrow night too. “He’s won three of his past four starts and I can truly say that his work at home is as good as it’s ever been,” Andy Gath told Harness Racing New Zealand this week. There’s a further vested interest for McMillan in the success though, as he still has Tornado Valley’s dam, Begin, as a broodmare and Steel Dust – who races at Addington tonight – is his half-brother. “He may very well end up heading to Australia too, he’s a very good mobile horse and I’m sure would do a very good job over there.

He’s been a champion since he got over there, and reaching a mark like that would be the real icing on the cake for his career “I think he’s a good chance this week, if he gets into the right kind of race for him, and I’ve been very happy with his work during the week.” Steel Dust is one of half a dozen horses McMillan has in work currently, with a team that consists of five two-year-old pacers, four of whom have already qualified to race. “I’ve got a bit of time for a Falcon Seelster called Ira Poole, beautifully gaited and a really nice attitude, it’s going to make a very nice three-year-old.” Who knows? Another millionaire might be in their midst.

BY THE NUMBERS

Tornado Valley 9-year-old gelding, Skyvalley-Begin Breeders: P L Gaugler, T McMillan Owner: Norm Jenkins Trainers: Andy Gath (Aus), Terry McMillan (NZ) Lifetime Stats: 103 starts - 38 wins, 28 placings - $990,297 in stakes. Major wins: 2018 Grand Prix (Melton), 2018 Bill Collins Trotters Sprint (Melton), 2018 Inter Dominion Trotters Grand Final (Melton), 2019 Maori Mile (Bendigo), 2019 Knight Pistol (Melton), 2020 Maori Mile (Bendigo), 2020 Great Southern Star (Melton), 2020 Knight Pistol (Melton), 2021 Great Southern Star Heart (Melton), 2021 Great Southern Star (Melton).

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R1 LANSON CHAMPAGNE MOBILE PACE $10,000 1980m 17:15 1 808 Sweeney Todd T S Chmiel 2 4804 Conquer Me R T May 3 31060 Ruby’s A Delight J Cox 4 24090 Playboy Prince Sheree Tomlinson 5 67055 Mr Asia Craig D Thornley 6 38050 Cab Calloway B N Orange 7 232 Rick Reilly T M Williams 8 52048 Sonic Reign K G Cameron 9 7940 Honour Scroll Gemma Thornley 10 85046 Woodlea Diego John Morrison R2 XCM SPORT MOBILE PACE $10,000 2600m 17:46 1 64226 Leconte J W Cox 2 40254 Adhara John Morrison 3 Stac R Close 4 95037 Ashes Of Desire J R Dunn 5 80 El Terror K M Barron 6 009x7 Evidently J F Curtin 7 7607 Tyke Kerryn Tomlinson 8 76957 Unchanged Memory K G Cameron 9 6579 Fine By Me C J DeFilippi 10 4300 Bromac Hype R T May 11 72200 The Artful Dodger Josh Kennett 12 957 Gosakhi C McDowell 13 90036 Owhatanight P J Davis R3 HRS CONSTRUCTION MOBILE TROT $10,000 1980m 18:16

1 800 Ready I Am P J Wakelin 2 22550 Rachmaninov T J Grant 3 51 King Of Love Ben Hope 4 23836 Sods Law J B Geddes 5 543 Unique Rose B N Orange 6 2464 Some Time J W Smith 7 37966 Gin Rummy I R Cameron 8 7x000 South Park Laura McKay 9 15652 Salvo J D Harrington 10 62318 He’s A Cassanova Sheree Tomlinson 11 41229 Kd Hawk G D Smith 12 4300 Majestic Sunset J F Curtin R4 DAKINS MOBILE PACE $10,000 1980m 18:46 1 12047 Invisible Girl J F Curtin 2 99697 Aveross Rustler K Newman 3 60731 Takemybreathaway B N Orange 4 59734 Mighty Reactor M J Williamson 5 35629 Smooth Debate R T May 6 5336 Majorca Craig D Thornley 7 500x6 Tiger Lou T M Williams 8 69415 Fancy Alana Cameron 9 6530 Kansas City Jim G Thornley 10 3315 Prop Rock Korbyn Newman 11 18354 Le Pole Dancer P J Davis R5 LADIES’ NIGHT ‘21 MAY’ TICKETS ON SALE NOW PACE $10,000 2600m 19:16 1 63043 Twilight Bromac B N Orange 2 8342 Keegan Banner T S Chmiel 3 70688 Nadira Franco S J Clarke

4 73467 Piece Of Gold R M Cameron 5 2266x Mossdale Mac Ben Hope 6 75 Jonty’s Brother J Cox 7 8 Camleigh Rose K G Cameron 8 60239 Kennedy J F Curtin 9 700x Glassy Webb John Morrison 10 Flying Styx M J Williamson 11 35 Sweet Heaven J Herbert Kerryn Tomlinson 12 70650 Iron Woman T M Williams 13 462x4 Teds Legacy 14 50080 Maximilian Korbyn Newman R6 HYDROFLOW TWO-YEAR-OLD MOBILE TROT $10,000 1980m 19:46 1 4 Kowhai Sunset M P Jones 2 53 Wy Fi Mark Purdon 3 Rakero Blaze G Smith 4 q Mystic Max B N Orange 5 22 Ellaria Sand T M Williams 6 7 Mr Love Ben Hope 7 11 Highgrove J R Dunn R7 FAHEY FENCE HIRE PACE $12,500 2600m 20:16 1 41325 Queenofdance S J Ottley 2 3312 Ashes To Ashes J R Dunn 3 x0001 Bettor Believe It C J DeFilippi 4 74218 Terrier R T May Craig D Thornley 5 5401 Radioactive Jaffa 6 16134 Dodgethebullet J W Cox 7 x0195 Manjimup R M Cameron 8 34469 Enchantee B N Orange

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Friday, April 16, 2021 Ashburton Guardian HOCKEY

Winning start on the turf By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

A strong start, and plenty of promise to come. Mid Canterbury Hockey’s senior men side made a winning beginning to their foray in the Canterbury Hockey Association scene last weekend, announcing themselves as a side to watch this season in the Division One Championship. The competition, which is the next level below premier hockey in Christchurch, was offered to local players by Mid Canterbury Hockey, but in order to be eligible for the squad, players must also be registered and playing hockey in Mid Canterbury’s Division One mid-week grade. With a strong squad assembled, the side, which is under the watchful eye of Brent Gray, went to Christchurch on Saturday with plenty of nerves, but a standout first half performance eased any of those concerns as they put their rivals, Hornby, to the sword. An early penalty corner put them in the match straight away – and while unsuccessful – it spurred the side into action, and Scott Marshall managed to push one past the goalkeeper to put the side one-nil up early on in the match. That was followed by a goal for Brad Nordqvist, who was on the receiving end of a turnover

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In brief Netball correction A story which appeared in the midweek Guardian incorrectly stated that Hampstead had only won two of their four games at the Inter Centre competition on the weekend. The side in fact won three of their four games, with the report stating they had lost to Mackenzie Old Girls, when in fact they convincingly beat them 48-22. The Guardian apologises for the error.

Course record Pegasus golfer, Oscar Cadenhead, left tongues wagging at the Methven Golf Course on Saturday when he broke the course record for the white tees. Cadenhead shot an impressive 64 to beat the record previously held by Robbie Bell, set 30 years ago, by one shot. His round consisted of 10 birdies, a double bogey, a double bogey and six pars for a seven-under par round. The blue tees record at Methven is held by Jordon Pentecost with 65, and was equalled by Australian professional Peter Fowler in 2013.

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The Mid Canterbury senior men’s hockey side after their victory against Hornby on the weekend. from Hayden Sinclair, and all of a sudden any remaining nerves were gone, with a good lead on the board. A penalty corner conversion from Jeremy Moore late in the half put the scoreline out to three, and Mid Canterbury went into the break with a good buffer thanks to some excellent scramble defence. Mid Canterbury extended

their lead to four after the halftime break, through a wellworked goal to Stephen Blain, before Hornby got one of their own back to narrow the margin again. Both sides traded blows for the final quarter of the match, but the Mid Canterbury side were able to hold on for the win and get good points on the board to kickstart their season.

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The 2021 Mid Canterbury senior men’s hockey squad: Andrew Fisher, Scott Marshall, Steve Blain, Hayden Sinclair, Jacob Gray, Sam Moore, Simon Mealings, Michael Baker, Daniel Bennett, Andy Moore, Tim Harford, Brad Nordqvist, Jeremy Moore, Nathan Nordqvist, Thomas White, Dante Vannini.

Ashburton Women’s Golf Saturday April 17, 8-15am report for 8-45: LGU, Rd 2 Templar Trophy, Rd 1 Bermaline Co-ordinator Rhonda Gallagher (0275313 720). Tuesday 20 April 9am report for 9-30am LGU, Mildred Doak qual Starter Wendy Parr (0274 380 799) Thursday 22 April 9 hole play: Rd 3 J Drummond Trophy – putting, Convenor Muriel Morgan (0279 645 380).

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Tinwald Women’s Golf Draw April 20: Medal 2nd Ailsa Jary 3rd Putting, 9 Holes 2nd Judy John’s, Report 9.30 for clubhouse meeting. Start 10.00, Starters D. Bell H. Hargreaves, Cards J. Bruhns M. Oakley, Kitchen M. Moore, Roster convenor J. Bruhns.

SWIMMING

Great results for young swimmers By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

Members of the Ashburton Swim Team were in grand form at last weekend’s Ashburton Splash swimming event, which was held at the EA Networks Centre over Saturday and Sunday. A 24-strong contingent of local swimmers took part in the meet, with plenty of podium finishes, personal bests and qualifying times for the Division 2 championships in Dunedin next month. Highlights included wins to Amwolf Artz in the 50 metre freestyle, Charlotte Doak in the 50 metre backstroke, Phoebe McKenzie in the 200 metre individual medley and the 200 metre backstroke and Lucy Reeve in the 200 metre butterfly. Hannah King, who will head to Wellington this weekend as Ashburton’s only competitor at the National Age Group Championships, readied herself for a big week of swimming with victory in the 50 metre backstroke. The Ashburton Splash saw the summer swimming season nearing a close with the Division 2 championships in Dunedin the only remaining major meet for the promising Ashburton Swim Team. Local results from the Ashburton Splash: Amwolf Artz 1st - 50m Freestyle 2nd - 200m Freestyle 3rd - 200m Individual Medley

Tineke Artz 2nd - 200m Breaststroke, 100m Butterfly, 100m Breaststroke Jasmine Chalke 3rd - 100m Butterfly, 200m Freestyle Liam Chalke 3rd 200m Freestyle Charlotte Doak 1st - 50m Backstroke 2nd 100m Backstroke, 200m Individual Medley, 200m Backstroke Hannah King 1st - 50m Breaststroke Henry King 3rd - 200m Individual Medley Ella McDowell 2nd - 200m Individual Medley

Eliza McKenzie 2nd - 50m Breaststroke, 100m Individual Medley 3rd - 200m Breaststroke, 100m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke, Phoebe McKenzie 1st - 200m Individual Medley, 200m Backstroke 3rd - 100m Backstroke Lucy Reeve 1st - 200m Butterfly 2nd - 200m Breaststroke 3rd - 100m Butterfly . Mitchell Veix 2nd - 200m Individual Medley, 200m Butterfly 3rd - 100m Butterfly, 200m Freestyle, 50m Butterfly. Cooper Ward 1st - 100m Backstroke, 100m

Butterfly, 200m Freestyle, 50m Butterfly, 50m Backstroke 2nd - 100m Freestyle, 200m Backstroke, 100m Individual Medley 3rd 200m Breaststroke 2nd - Mixed 8x50m Medley Relay Tineke Artz, Cooper Ward, Charlotte Doak, Harrison Doak, Hannah-Mae Joyce, Henry King, Hannah King, Mitchell Veix. 3rd - Mixed 15&over 200m Freestyle Relay Mitchell Veix, Hannah King, Emily Watson, Logan Scammell.

Above – Members of the Ashburton Swim Team who competed with distinction at the Ashburton Splash last weekend at the EA Networks Centre.

Motoring April 16, 2021

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he perfectly proportioned and extraordinarily beautiful Jaguar F-TYPE is now more distinctive than ever. New R-Dynamic Black models further heighten the purity and presence that set Jaguar’s definitive sports car apart. Developed from the 300PS four-cylinder and 450PS V8 R-Dynamic Coupé and Convertible, these exclusive additions to the line-up offer an enhanced specification and an even more luxurious, crafted interior. F-TYPE’s pure, sculpted form is accentuated by the Black Exterior Pack and 20-inch, five split-spoke wheels with gloss black finish. Known as Style 5039, these wheels are not available on any other model in the range. Complementing these perfectly is the choice of three metallic paints: Santorini Black, Eiger Grey or Firenze Red. The driver-focused‘1+1 cabin sur-

rounds the occupants with rich, luxurious materials. The slimline Performance Climate Seats feature 12-way adjustment and are trimmed in Windsor leather with a choice of Ebony with Light Oyster contrast stitching or – for a more sporting theme – Mars with Flame Red stitch. Details such as the beautifully crafted monogram stitch pattern, repeated in the door trim, are among the subtle refinements which make F-TYPE feel special. The interior, like the exterior, has evolved into a purer expression of the car’s elegance and performance. By concentrating on further refining the traditionally British Jaguar craftsmanship and adding discreet, beautiful details, the sense of luxury and sportiness has been heightened. The same monogram design is used to emboss the suedecloth wrap for the 12.3-inch reconfigurable Interactive Driver Display, while other refinements include satin-finish aluminium

gearshift paddles, an Ebony suedecloth headliner and illuminated treadplates featuring the Jaguar script. Julian Thomson, Design Director, Jaguar, said: “Creating the new F-TYPE R-Dynamic Black models gave us the opportunity to subtly enhance the way the car looks – inside and out – and at the same time amplify both the luxury and sporting elements of its character. “The result is an even more purposeful, focused, distinctive design with real presence, whether you choose the Coupé or Convertible, the four-cylinder or the V8.” The F-TYPE R-Dynamic Black’s powerful, refined and responsive engines are matched to eight-speed Quickshift transmissions with full manual control using either the SportShift gear selector or the gearshift paddles. Exclusively rear-wheel drive, the 300PS, 2.0-litre turbocharged Ingenium four-cylinder engine generates maximum torque from just 1500rpm, delivering exceptional throttle response throughout the rev range.

It also provides the performance expected from F-TYPE and enables acceleration from 0-60mph in only 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 155mph. The 450PS, 5.0-litre supercharged V8 has been developed to offer exploitable, useable and rewarding performance – maximum torque of 580Nm is generated from 2500rpm. It is offered with a choice of allwheel drive with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics or – for purists – rear-wheel drive. Both 450PS powertrains feature an electronic active rear differential to optimise traction, and both enable 0-60mph in just 4.4 seconds and a maximum speed of 177mph. The 300PS and 450PS units are also available in other F-TYPE models, but for truly exceptional performance in all weathers and on any kind of road there is the F-TYPE R. Offered exclusively with all-wheel drive, its supercharged V8 delivers 575PS and 700Nm: the benchmark sprint to 60mph takes just 3.5 seconds, while maximum speed is an electronically-limited 186mph.

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t’s not every day people go out their gate to discover a cohort of fabulous sports cars parked outside. But much to the delight of themselves and their neighbours, that’s what happened for Donald and Alison Shearer this week. Their friends Viv and John Eames, who are MG enthusiasts, accompanied by others from the bottom of the North Island, Wellington to Mangaweka, called in to the Shearers for morn-

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ing tea as they passed through town on a two week South Island tour. Alison says “It’s not a club event, just a group of keen motorists enjoying a trip together in some neat sports cars. We had a lovely catchup, and it was pretty good having those cars parked outside”. And knowing the Shearers, the enthusiasts would have gone away having enjoyed great hospitality and a nice morning tea.

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entley has this week launched a major new sustainability initiative, with the announcement of a renewable fuels research and development programme spearheaded by the most extreme road-car-based Bentley in its 101 year history. The Continental GT3 Pikes Peak, designed and built to compete for the Time Attack 1 record at this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, will be the first competition Bentley to run on renewable fuel, ahead of a goal to offer sustainable fuels to Bentley’s customers around the world. The modified Continental GT3 racer, based on Bentley’s championship-winning car, will power its way through the 12.42-mile course running on a biofuel-based gasoline. To break the record, the car will have to complete the 5000ft climb, which includes 156 corners, at an average speed of more than 78 mph to cross

the finish line in less than nine minutes and 36 seconds. To help achieve this ambitious target, Bentley has once again turned to three-time Pikes Peak champion and former King of the Mountain Rhys Millen (NZ) – who holds individual class records. It was with Millen that Bentley captured its two existing Pikes Peak records – the Production SUV record attained in 2018 with a Bentayga W12, and the outright Production Car record scored in 2019 with a Continental GT. The engine is Bentley’s proven racing power unit, developed from the 4.0-litre turbo V8 fitted to the Continental GT V8. For the Continental GT3 Pikes Peak, engine modifications together with the use of carefully selected biofuel will ensure the engine develops significant horsepower despite the rarefied conditions. Short side-exit exhausts will ensure the car sounds as dramatic as it looks.

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, April 16, 2021

What a great ride!

A massive loss for motorsport

round this time of year, in times gone by, we expected – and looked forward to – a call from Shayne Adams. He would be in touch to talk about Wheels Week, and in particular the Street Sprints. Shayne also keep us informed about other motorsport activities. Sadly, Shayne passed away on March 25 this year, but in his typically organised fashion, as he bravely dealt with the issues he faced, Shayne made sure we were aware that after an absence last year due to Covid, plans are well under way for the 2021 Street Sprints. It was inevitable Shayne and his brother Dean would become involved with motorsport. From an early age they accompanied their father Russell and their uncle Wayne to car racing and other motor-related events. By his own admission, Shayne was not destined to compete. It has been suggested an incident at a gymkhana held in a muddy paddock convinced him of that. Shayne was driving an Austin Allegro, which decided it would like to roll over; said vehicle landing upside down. This incident left two impressions; one with Shayne, thankfully uninjured, who decided it was a clear message he should follow another path in motorsport. The other impression was a defined outline of the car, also uninjured, in the soggy ground. Shayne walked away from the mishap, but thankfully not from motorsport, and used his amazing and incredible organisational skills as a Clerk of the Course running countless events. Because of his “can do” approach and his insistence of being “on time and systematic”, all the events Shayne planned ran like clockwork, and

By Bernard Egan MOTORING WRITER

ithout doubt for some readers Sunday April 18 is a special date. I can say this categorically because it’s significant for my sister (in law) Julie along with Roger Hart and I. Ladies first – so let’s record, if you haven’t already guessed, why it’s a significant date for Julie. It’s her birthday. Should we mention a lady’s age? Why not? Julie will be 51.3 plus GST. Happy Birthday. At this time twenty years ago, our local newspaper decided to introduce motoring pages, which have morphed into the present format. The first in the series was printed on April 18, 2001. Roger had been providing road tests for around five years prior to that. I well recall a sense of nervousness preparing a column for the very first time. Fast forward 20 years; Roger must have now provided close to 700 always interesting reports. My motoring columns are approaching the 500 mark, which probably equates to around 30,000 words. Over 20 years the cars Roger has driven have changed, as have the subjects for my columns. But there have also been some constants – the support we’ve received from our motoring friends, editorial people and readers, all of which we are grateful for. We’ve had a lot of fun on this journey, it’s a great ride!

The Prince and the MG

he passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, brings to mind a delightful story which occurred when the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Ashburton in 1981. Legendary local lady the late Bobbie Barwell was well known as the owner of a fabulous MG TC sports car which she had owned either from or close to new. She and her car became legendary, and no doubt many stories could be told about them, but one in particular is fascinating. Bobbie parked her MG on Seafield Road to witness the arrival of the royal entourage at Ashburton airport, and welcome them as they drove into town. Knowing the Duke had once owned a car like hers Bobbie held up a notice asking the Duke if he remembered that. Seeing the sign, the Duke asked his chauffeur to stop, and he leaned out the window of his limousine and asked Bobbie if she thought the car was his old one. Bobbie didn’t hesitate to inform the Duke that no, he had never owned her car! That special moment in time was captured in a terrific photo taken from behind Bobbie looking towards the Duke in which he is leaning out the window and Bobbie, her companions and her MG are reflected in the sheen of the Duke’s limousine.

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32 PUZZLES Puzzles and horoscopes Ashburton Guardian Friday, April 16, 2021

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): The thing you are exceptional at needn’t be touted in the early stages of a relationship. Keep it in your back pocket for a surprising moment of maximum impact. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): If you dare to talk about what’s on your mind, longtime friends will have fascinating insights as to the situation, while people who don’t know you as well will have an even more interesting take on it. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Your immediate goal is to learn as much as possible. Later, you’ll figure out how to apply it and make the big bucks. You’ll build soft and hard skills at the same time. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): When you love a thing, you want other people to know about it, too. You’ll take the time to learn about the history and the nuances that make a thing unique so you may later share it. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You don’t have to wait for a thing to happen to be grateful for it. You can start the cycle at any time. Being grateful in advance paves the way for abundance. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): The difference between the hard job and the easy one will be the number of steps, the amount of risk and the amount of acting you have to do. Your decision will ultimately hinge on the latter part. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You’re not doing it in the way they are doing it; therefore, they don’t know what to do with your product. Don’t give up though. A demonstration and/or instruction may be in order. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): When you know you’re outmatched, sometimes the power move is to surrender. Without a fight, your opponent will let the guard down. It gives you time to think of your next move. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): There’s no benefit to being any other age, shape, size or personality than that which naturally befalls you at this time. All the good stuff comes from being exactly you. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Telling your own story well is a gift you give yourself. Your story influences people’s opinions of you, but this is about appreciating how you built yourself. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You’ve turned down help because you didn’t want to owe anyone. This time it’s different. If you accept what’s offered, you’ll quickly find yourself in a much better position. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Learning takes courage because it means either admitting that you don’t know or tearing down what you thought you knew. Also, you must trust your guide. Don’t let the teacher test you until you’ve tested the teacher.

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

Every Tue and Fri

Methven Museum Main Street, Methven Keeping the history of the greater Methven area alive, come for a drive and visit us. New display – the history of six Methven women’s sports clubs are on display. Come and see if your mum, sister-in-law, grandmother or even you are featured in the display. Tee up a day and bowl on in. Donations appreciated. 2pm - 4pm Methven Historical Society Keeping the history of the greater Methven area alive, come for a drive and visit us. Every Wed

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Mid Canterbury Connector This service provides low-cost return trip to Ashburton from smaller towns or rural areas. Tuesday run is from Mt Somers or Methven to

April 17

NZ String Quartet, Four Suits & A Soprano New Zealand’s most accomplished performers, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa protégé Ipu Laga’aia, tenor Chris McRae, musical theatre stars Sophie Morris and Rutene Spooner, and music legend Laughton Kora join forces with The New Zealand String Quartet at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre 7.30pm. Methven Scarecrow Trail The Methven Scarecrow Trail is a school holiday activity for children, families, everyone. The trail is open for the whole of the April school holidays, and Scarecrow Hunters of all ages can pick up a Scarecrow Trail Map entry form and walk (or scooter/bike) around the village hunting for the characters. Scarecrow Trail Maps are $10 from Methven iHub. After Harvest Ball The Pendarves Young Farmers After Harvest Party celebrates its 10th anniversary at the Ashburton Racecourse on Saturday night from 7.30pm. Door entry closes at 9.30pm. 18 event. Quarter Mile Sprint The Ashburton Car Club is holding its Quarter Mile Sprints on Winslow Willowby Road on Saturday. Entries are to arrive at 10am for documentation and scrutineering with the timed runs to commence around 10.30am.

April 18

Country Music Club The Mid Canterbury Country Music Club is holding a club day at the Ashburton Club and MSA from 2pm. Free entry. The Plains Railway Precinct Will be open 11am to 4pm. Vintage Railcar & Fire Engine Rides operating - Museum Village Buildings open - along with The Ashburton Fire Museum and more. Inflatable fun with The Popup Playground, and Coffee, cold drinks, hot food & snacks available from Loren’s Trailer. View our Facebook Page: The Plains Railway, Tinwald Domain, 62 Maronan Road, Tinwald, Ashburton.

April 23

Elite Entertainment Some of the most ELITE entertainers in New Zealand will be performing at the female review show at the Print Room. Doors open at 8.30pm. Entry $30.

April 24

ANZAC – Stories and Song from the Front Line

An afternoon of performance that will bring back both the happy and sad memories of the war time era. Featuring stories and letters of those brave souls who left their home and family, to travel to the other side of the world and fight for our future. Songs that came from the troops and the celebrities of the day, who entertained and ensured that the fallen would not be forgotten. 2.30pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

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Drive-in Cinema The Ashburton Domain picnic area will be transformed into a cinema, with a movie starting

Ashburton and back, and Wednesday run is from Rakaia/Hinds/Fairton/Marae to Ashburton and back. To book a trip call 03 308 1395 ext 225

Ashburton open coffee mornings Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street If you are new to town or been living here all of your life, come and have a coffee and chat. All welcome! Child-friendly location. Please contact Adi 027 220 8791 or Sue-ann 021 679 348 to register. 10.30am - 12 noon Hip Hop for Seniors Every Wednesday 10am-11am at the Ashburton Senior Centre, 206 Cameron Street, Ashburton. $5.00 Phone 308 6817 Art Addicts Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids. Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the gallery to get creative and explore themes in art. A great space for children to learn and interact with each other. Children of all ages welcome. Donations appreciated. 3 - 4.30pm

at 6pm. Entry from 5pm with food vendors onsite. Entry $30 per vehicle. Ashburton Vintage Car Club Swap Meet A collection of stalls including all things motoring and a wide range of bric–a–brac at 86 Maronan Road in Tinwald from 7.30am – 2.30pm. $5 per person entry (Children U15 free with paying adult); Sites $25.00. (Includes 1-person entry). Ashburton Speedway The Ashburton speedway is holding a two-days of racing featuring adult Ministock NZ title, Six Shooter CTRA South Island Title plus great support field at Seafield Road from 12.pm. Entry: $15 adult, $25.00 for a two-day pass, U14 free (must be accompanied by an adult). Americar Rod & Custom Club Car Show Displays and Rocker cover racing, car balancing and competitions at the Americar’s Club rooms on Maronan Road from 11am - 4pm. Gold coin entry, children free. Display vehicles free Plains Railway & Historical Museum Train Rides, Vintage Machinery, Museum Village open, Hand Craft Display. Browse through the Ashburton Fire Museum, the Ashburton Woodworkers and Lynn Woodworking Museum - take a miniature Train Ride with the Ashburton Steam & Model Engineers. All at the complex on Maronan Road in Tinwald from 11am - 4pm. Originals Motorcycle Show and Shine Open to all makes and models to be on site by 11.00am with public viewing from 11.30am - 4pm. Entry $10.00 per bike, prizes for top 10 bikes. Gold coin entry, money raised goes to charity.

May 2

Six Hour MTB Race Mountain Bike Ashburton is holding its 6-hour relay race for solo and teams on 10km MTB River Trail Loop. Race village at Allenton Rugby Rooms. Registration 8-9.30 am. Race 10am – 4pm. Food and drink available. Classic Car Run The Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains Classic Car Run i sopen to any vehicle. Registration is from 8.30- 10 am at the Ashburton ShowGrounds and will depart at 10.15 am and finish in Tinwald. Cost: $20 per vehicle. Light lunches available or you can take a picnic lunch. Ashburton Motorcycle Club TT The Ashburton Motorcycle Club is holding a time trial at the corner of Somerton Road and Rakaia Barhill Methven Road in Rakaia. Competitors to pay entry fee. Vintage MX & Club TT.

May 4

Pathways – Mid Canterbury Youth and Careers Exchange Pathways is the first in a sequence of four events that aim to support youth in Mid Canterbury in identifying their pathway, and to prepare them with the attributes essential to successfully entering the workforce and community. Pathways is designed to expose youth, parents and caregivers to the careers, recreational activities and support available to youth in Mid Canterbury. Exhibitors will be at EA Networks Centre from 9am to 3pm for school students and 4-6pm for the public. A Night with Nigel Latta Pathways is excited to present Nigel Latta speaking on parenting teens in 2021 at the EA Networks Centre from 6pm, as part of the Pathways 2021 -

Little Groovers Every Wednesday during school terms Hakatere Presbyterian parish, 127 Thomson Street, Tinwald. Musical fun for 0-5-year-olds. Gold Coin donation. Call 03 308-5272 for more information. 10-10.30

Second Fri of every month

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

Every Sat

Ashburton Farmers’ Market Local grown fresh food and produce, hot drinks. North End of West Street car park. Bulbs of Hope (daffodils and tulips) are being sold at the market as a fundraiser for the Cancer Society. 9am – 12.30pm The Ashburton Toy Library 106 Victoria Street, the Triangle. Open for toy exchange. 9.30am - 12.30pm

Mid Canterbury Youth and Careers Exchange. All welcome. Tickets $15.

May 7 Methven Rugby 125 Jubilee The Methven Rugby Club is celebrating 125 years from May 7-9. Registration for the formal events has closed but the public is invited to come along on Saturday May 8 to watch all the club’s sides in action.

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Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport A great selection of many aircraft, from the past to the future. 10am - 3pm

Every Sun to Fri

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

Last Sun of every month

Nor’Westers Muso’s Club Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern, Ashburton Monthly open mic afternoon. All the gear set up, just bring your talent, all welcome, any style of music. 2pm - 6pm Methven Museum Main Street , Methven Keeping the history of the Greater Methven area alive, Come for a drive and visit us 2pm-4pm. New display- the history of six Methven women’s sports clubs are on display. Come and see if your mum, sister in law, grandmother or even you are featured in the display. Tee up a day and bowl on in, runs until May 14.

May 15 Wheelchair Basketball Come and see the wheelchair basketball team take on a local celebrity team at 3pm at the Oxford Street Stadium. Gold Coin entry. Motorcycle Tour The Ashburton Motorcycle Club is holding a tour, meeting at 9.30 am to leave at 10 am from Robert Harris on West Street. The ride will be approximately 200km depending on the weather.

Drive-in Cinema The Ashburton Domain picnic area will be transformed into a cinema, with a movie starting at 6pm. Zentry from 5pm with food vendors onsite. Entry $30 per vehicle.

Ashburton Radio Controlled Drift A competition, demonstration - come along and have a go, RWD drift chassis. Ashburton Hotel, Gardenside room 11am – 8.30pm. Entry fee $15, spectators free

May 8

May 16

Shayne Adams Memorial Street Sprint Watch one car at a time as they race against the clock, down to a two-car run off on Sunday in the annual Street Sprints in the Riverside Industrial Estate from 8am on Saturday and Sunday. Entrance fee by donation. Entry Robinson Street past Roscos.

Ashburton Nurses Reunion Open to all Nurses or Nursing Assistance who have worked at Ashburton Hospital. Commencing with a service in the Hospital Chapel at 1100. Lunch at the Hotel Ashburton at 12.30. Enquiries to Marilyn, ph 308-2311 or Carolyn at tismecarolyn@gmail.com

Ashburton Forks Garden Railway Model Trains running around an established garden and static displays. Small scale model railway also on display, something for all ages. Starting 10am - 4pm on Saturday and Sunday at 132 Melcombe Street in Tinwald. Entry : $4Adults, $2 Childproceeds to Balamban Primary School, Philippines. Drive-in Cinema The Ashburton Domain picnic area will be transformed into a cinema, with a movie starting at 6pm. Zentry from 5pm with food vendors onsite. Entry $30 per vehicle.

Classic Boats on Lake Hood Classic boats will be on display both on and off the water from 12.30-3.30pm, CWF Hamilton will also be there with their current models on show.

May 9 Ashburton Skate Jam 2021 The Ashburton Skate Jam will be happening from 12pm-3pm sunday May 9 at the skate park on the corner of West Street and Moore Street. Ashburton Aviation Museum This wonderful collection of aircraft and memorabilia will be open for viewing from 1pm until 4pm on Seafield Road. Entry $10 adult, children free. Ashburton Can-Am River Run A fundraising event for St John. Meet at the end of Melrose Road at 10am, departing 10.30am. $40 per vehicle. We will have lunch at Mt Somers Tavern before the return trip. Recommended that all vehicles be registered for the road.

May 12 Suzie Morrison Memorial Trial Night Car Trial meeting at the MSA with entries on the night. All vehicles will need licensed driver, navigator, pens, torch or spotlight, clipboards, and road legal. Documentation starting 6pm, starts 7pm. Entry: $30.00 per car.

May 14 Drive-in Cinema The Ashburton Domain picnic area will be transformed into a cinema, with a movie starting at 6pm. Zentry from 5pm with food vendors onsite. Entry $30 per vehicle.

Coffee & Classics Vehicle Show Bring along your pride and joy, vintage, classic or modern, cars, motorcycles, trucks etc at the Goodyear/Robert Harris car park West Street Ashburton, 11am to 2pm. River Trail Mountain Bike Ride Come and explore the 10km of purpose-built mountain bike track developed and maintained by Mountain Bike Ashburton, followed by a BBQ back at the Skills Park on Dobson St Wes from 2.30pm Gold coin donation. Mid Canterbury 4X4 Club Play day at the 4WD Park located at the river end of Cochranes Road just off Beach Road, starting at 11.30am.

May 21 It’s Only Rock n Roll Baby Following the successes of Just the Boyz, Not Just the Boyz and Just the Boyz are Back, Variety Theatre Ashburton brings you It’s Only Rock n Roll Baby. Written and Directed by Gavin Templeton with Sarah Templeton as Musical Director, and Choreography from Jessie Thomson with a talented cast of local performers from Variety Theatre Ashburton.

May 29 Bubbles and Bling Looking for an afternoon of fun for a good cause? “Bubbles and Bling” - A Hospice Mid Canterbury Fundraiser - could be the answer. Enjoy a glass of bubbles on arrival, a sumptuous afternoon tea prepared by local chef Chantelle Quinn and listen to two special guests showcasing their fragrance and wine ranges. Benny Castles from WORLD fashion house will be presenting a Perfume masterclass and Virginie Le Brun will be introducing the wines of No.1 Family Estate. At the Trott’s Community Garden from 1.30pm to 4pm. Tickets $95 from Hospice Mid Canterbury or phone 307-8387.

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Ashburton Weather

Friday: Fine with northerlies at first, then showers developing late afternoon with a southwest change. MAX

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Canterbury Plains

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Friday: Fine with northerlies at first, then showers with possible hail spreading north during the afternoon as winds change southwest. Saturday: A few morning showers then becoming fine. Southwesterlies dying out in the evening. Sunday: Fine. Northwesterlies.

A disturbed westerly flow with several embedded fronts affects the country. A ridge forms over the North Island during Sunday. A low may approach the North Island from the north during Tuesday.

Daily Diary FRIDAY, APRIL 16

6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Circuit training in the hall. 48 Allens Road. Allenton. 10am AGE CONCERN. 50+ Social gathering and morning tea. Senior Centre. Cameron Street. 10am-4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall. 160 Main Street. Methven. 10am-4pm ALTURSA INTERNATIONAL OF ASHBURTON. Fabric/craft pop up shop. 12 - 24 April. 192 East Street. (next to Stepping Out). 10.30am ASHBURTON COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. Walking for about 30-40 minutes on Friday’s and Mondays. Meet Walnut Avenue hockey Pavilion. 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-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport. Seafield Road. 1.30pm ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Monthly meeting with guest speaker Brian Glassey (showing poultry). Domain Pavilion. Walnut Avenue.

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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-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-1pm ALTURSA INTERNATIONAL OF ASHBURTON. Fabric/craft pop up shop. Last day today. 192 East Street. (next to Stepping Out). 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 1.30pm at Robert Harris Car park and chat afterwards back at the cafe.

Saturday: A few morning showers then becoming fine. Southwesterlies dying out in the evening. MAX

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS WEILY, Peter – Jenefer, Stephen, Maree, Lynley, and families would like to sincerely thank everyone for their heartfelt messages, visits, flowers, baking, cards, caring and support on Peter’s passing. Special thanks to Reverends Michael and Mary-Jo Holdaway and the staff at Ward B3, Waipapa, Christchurch Hospital for their compassionate care of Peter. Also to Paterson’s Funeral Services. Peter will be sorely missed by us all.

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Sunday: Fine. Northwesterlies.

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Friday: About the divide, Rain developing in the morning with snow to 1700m, heavy with hail and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon, then clearing in the evening. Further east, fine spells but scattered afternoon rain. Wind at 1000m: NW rising to 50 km/h in the morning, then becoming light in the evening. Wind at 2000m: NW rising to gale 90 km/h in the morning, easing to W 50 km/h later in the afternoon, then becoming light overnight. Freezing level: Lowering to 1500m by evening. Saturday: Areas of morning cloud, then fine. Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: SW 35 km/h tending NW 35 km/h in the evening. Freezing level: Rising to 2200m. Sunday: Fine. W, strong or gale about the tops.

23 7 15 3 21 7 21 7 13 6 20 8 17 4 12 4 16 7 SUN PROTECTION ALERT 19 5 12 5 19 7 20 9 12 6 20 7 PROTECTION REQUIRED : 50 11: 05 am – 1 pm 21 4 15 4 21 5 Even on cloudy days For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2021 Compiled by Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

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Readings to 4pm Thursday

Ashburton Airport Temp °C Maximum 18.9 Minimum 8.4 Grass min 4.7 24hr Rain mm 0.0 9.2 Month to date NE 28 Wind km/h 8:19am Strongest gust Sun hrs on Wed 5.1 90.2 Month to date

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Ashburton H 6:29am 6:58pm 7:19am 7:48pm 8:16am 8:42pm Mouth L 12:27am 12:44pm 1:13am 1:32pm 2:02am 2:22pm Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, April 16, 2021

Super medal haul

Terry eyes up a million FRIDAY SPORT

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raised for cystic fibrosis

Dan Hopkins sets himself to deliver his final bowl of his 65 hour effort. PHOTO ADAM BURNS 051220-AB-7557

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

A 65-hour bowling marathon last year has netted close to $23,000 for Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand. Popular and experienced local bowler Dan Hopkins undertook the challenge in December, in an effort to aid fundraising efforts for Cystic Fibrosis and to raise awareness around the condition. Hopkins’ daughter, Caitlin, was diagnosed with the conditions when she was 12 weeks old. Playing bowls for 65 hours straight at the Hampstead Bowl-

ing Club, with huge support from members of the local bowling community and the wider public, Hopkins described the effort as a struggle in the immediate aftermath – but added that he drew inspiration from his daughter and another chance meeting. “I was really struggling,” he said of the final stages of the marathon. “Pain, leg cramps – it was a battle. “I was thinking about my daughter, and I got to meet another person with CF who actually came down to the event. “That spurred me on a lot,

knowing that I had met someone who was going to benefit from what I was doing.” With money raised through a Givealittle Page, funds raised during the course of the 65 hours for challenges set up on the green and numerous auction items that were put up for grabs, Hopkins was able to give a final tally of $22,887 this week. “We are absolutely blown away with the total amount which has been raised. “So many people are going to benefit from this and I’m pretty pleased to be able to make a difference and help others out.”

Hopkins again gave thanks to his clubmates at the Hampstead Bowling Club, members of the Allenton Bowling Club and also everyone who donated to the cause, whether it was through financial donations or through items for the auctions. “They all played a big part in this and we are forever grateful.” Hopkins also gave special mention to his wife, Jessica, who was by his side throughout the challenge. “She’s put up with my crazy ideas and stuck by me to help get me through the 65 hours by keeping me on track.

“I just couldn’t have done it without all her work behind the scenes.” Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition affecting more than 530 people in New Zealand. Humans are born with CF and cannot catch it later in life, but one in 25 carries the faulty gene that causes it, usually without knowing. It mainly affects the lungs and pancreas, but over time affects other organs too. Hopkins hopes to make the official presentation to Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand in the coming weeks.