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Festive fireworks a go The Rakaia Lions Christmas Fireworks is all go for Saturday night at the Rakaia Domain. jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz The annual fireworks display was rained off in November and, in an ironic twist, a lack of rain threatened the replacement event with Canterbury going into a restricted fire season on Thursday. Rakaia Lions president Theresa Agnew said the public fireworks display is set to go ahead under controlled conditions with the Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade on site. “We may not be able to have the bonfire but we are intending to go ahead with the fireworks as we have the fire brigade in attendance on the night to guide us. “Because the fireworks will be so much later than they would normally we are opening the gates from 6pm and will have entertainment and games to fill in the time waiting for it to go dark.” Entry is a gold coin donation with food and drink available on site. Meanwhile, firefighters are pleading with the public to be vigilant in the hot dry conditions this weekend and avoid unnecessary risks including lighting fireworks. Mid South Canterbury Principal Rural Fire Officer, Rob Hands, said the weather conditions require diligence and common sense from the public. “We don’t want to spoil people’s fun but the risks can’t be ignored. “We would appreciate the community’s assistance with this and leave the casual use of fireworks until a later date when the fire environment is not so dry,” Hands said. By Jonathan Leask

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COLDSTREAM

Giving back to the community The foodbank bike basket was so full that Coldstream Life Care manager Merryn Jones (middle) had to go and find an extra box. Wanting to give back to the community that supports them, Jones said the idea of collecting for the Salvation Army foodbank was first suggested at a residents’ meeting. “They thought it was a good idea and so did the staff at their meeting.” The idea of collecting for the Salvation Army foodbank was first floated at a residents’ meeting, were it was met with enthusiasm, equally mirrored by the staff. Casting their eyes around for a suitable receptacle, the staff agreed the Coldstream bike and its basket were just the thing and promptly placed it by reception. Jones said residents, their families and staff all popped goodies in the basket. With cat food being included in the mix Jones said even the family cat has not been forgotten. A spokesperson for the Ashburton Salvation Army said they are really appreciative of Coldstream’s generosity. “It is so nice to know that despite everything this year has thrown at us, people are still thinking of others,” they said. Receiving the donations on behalf of the Ashburton Salvation Army were foodbank co-ordinator Catherine Harris (left) and Jill Newton (right). Coldstream clinic services manager Hayley Griffiths (front) and diversional therapist Ed Cabamongan were joined by Santa, who just happened to be in the building for the resident Christmas party.

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SPEAK TO ANGELA

Feeling unsafe? Ask for Angela By Sue Newman

Left – Devon Tavern manager Nicky Box.

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A unique, bar and nightclub safety initiative has been launched in Ashburton, one that can be activated by simply asking a bar staff member if you can speak to Angela. The campaign has been designed to provide quick access to help for anyone who might feel unsafe or in an uncomfortable situation when they’re in a bar or a nightclub and it’s one that’s a proven winner in a number of countries. In New Zealand it has been used at stadium-sized music concerts in Auckland, but Ashburton is the first town or city to adopt the project. It’s a Mid Canterbury Newcomers’ initiative and has been rolled out with the support of both the

Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Service and the police and it’s been given full support by the district’s bar and nightclub

managers. Accessing help is as easy as asking to speak to Angela. A support network is then activated with

staff helping the person get home discreetly and safely by escorting them to a different room, calling them a taxi and escorting them to the vehicle. Posters have been distributed to hospitality outlets around the district and staff and bar managers have undergone a training session on the project. Devon Tavern manager Nicky Box is a strong supporter of Ask for Angela and has posters in bar toilets and behind the bar. And while the option may not be taken up that often, it’s great to have another option for people who feel they’re in an unsafe situation, she said. For people who might be meeting up with someone they’d met online, there were no guaran-

tees that their meet up would go smoothly and having the option of using Ask for Angela was one way they could safely leave a difficult situation, Box said. “It will be particularly good for girls in a nightclub who might get separated from their friends, who might meet a guy and then not know what to do to get away from him.” The campaign originated in England in 2016 and was named for Angela Crompton, a woman who was abused and killed by her husband in 2012. The programme is not gender specific and its success has relied on its simplicity – approaching bar or nightclub staff and asking to speak to fictitious bar staff member, Angela.

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Preschool shares the festive love By Heather Mackenzie heather.m@theguardian.co.nz

Tiddlywinks Preschool in Tinwald has been celebrating the festive season since the start of December. Director Amanda Moore said they have been operating their own style advent calendar. “Our elf, named Elfie gets in contact with Santa each night to find out what he wants the children to do each day.” Decision made, with the help of Elfie, Santa then mysteriously sends a letter to Tiddlywinks with instructions. “Each morning we open the letter to find out what are our instructions for the day.” To date the mystic pair have directed the children to make Christmas decorations, decorate a chair, make gingerbread men, write a letter to Santa, make milkshakes and create Christmas cards. “The Christmas cards we made were then hand delivered to all our neighbours,” Moore said. The advent letter for Wednesday said ‘invite your friends from Idea Services to a concert here’ so that is what they did. Idea Services’ residents were treated to a medley of Christmas songs, complete with actions, performed enthusiastically by all the children and led by head teacher Mieke Brook. Singled out for a special thank you bouquet of flowers for all her hard work, was Idea Services’ resident Teresa. She has been a valued member of the Tiddlywinks team for a number of years now, Moore said. “Teresa comes in and folds our washing two days a week. She always gives us big hugs when she

Idea Services’ residents were treated to a magical Christmas song performance at Tiddlywinks Preschool on Wednesday.

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arrives and tells us all about the exciting things happening in her life.” Moore said originally Tiddlywinks was next door to Idea Services and when they moved to new premises further away, it was imperative that they maintained the special relationship they had. “It is important to us to recognise and celebrate diversity within our community and for the children to experience it. We really enjoy having visitors at the centre, the children just love it.” Tiddlywinks put together what

is arguably the best preschool Christmas party on the planet. Held along the Ashburton River trail, or ‘the forest’ as they refer to it, the assembled children were given a little bag and a map and headed off excitedly into greenery. Following the map, with the aid of parents or caregivers, they encountered dressed up staff members along the way, who dropped treats in their bags and sent them off in the right direction. The trees opened up and there, in a magical part of the forest,

were Santa and his cohort Elfie, who had set up a photo shoot for the children and a chance to reaffirm with the jolly red guy what their Christmas wishes were. “Holding the party outside is in keeping with the natural culture woven into all things Tiddlywinks. We let nature be our Christmas decorations,” Moore said. “It has become somewhat of a Tiddlywinks tradition to hold it in the forest, we tell the parents it is an all-weather affair. “If it’s raining then bring a jack-

et, a rain coat or an umbrella, rain is part of nature. The trees would keep us from getting too wet anyway.” Tiddlywinks will close on December 23 for a three-week break, so everybody can have a nice long break and come back refreshed for 2021, Moore said. “The children are all tired and need some down time. Learning when you’re a pre-schooler is tough work. They have so much to take in about themselves and how the world around them operates.”

Closed borders cost college serious cash By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic will continue to be felt into the 2021 school year, with Ashburton College watching as $100,000 is carved from its income now the well of international students has dried up. Principal Ross Preece counts

himself lucky that the school’s international students number only 20 each year; many schools count their numbers in 100 or more and that will equate to a significant drop in funds, he said. “We’re planning on zero students next year and every other secondary school will be in the same boat, but we’re fortunate in that we are not overly de-

pendent on them. We can cope with $100,000 less.” Three staff were involved with the international student programme and they had all been redeployed in other areas of the school, Preece said. When the door opened to students from overseas, New Zealand was likely to be a winner against many other countries, he said.

“Our agencies in Germany for example, have students queuing up to come to New Zealand. This has enhanced our reputation as a safe country. Unlikely as it seems, the Covid crisis will be a benefit for us with our international marketing.” High demand from students for places in New Zealand schools is unlikely to see the college up its numbers, however,

with Preece saying he preferred to stick within the ministry’s recommended number guidelines of 5 per cent of the school roll. A year without any international students, however, would definitely change the flavour of the school, he said. The pandemic will also see the college put all off-shore school trips on hold for the next year.

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Bright future for scholarship winners Left – Smiles of success from students Neil Alombro, Mount Hutt College (centre) and Marshall Ashton, Ashburton College, winners of $2000 scholarships, awarded by EA Networks chairman Phil McKendry.

By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

It’s every student’s dream, being handed a job opportunity before you’ve completed your course of study. And thanks to EA Networks, graduating Year 13 students, Marshall Ashton (Ashburton College) and Neil Alombro (Mount Hutt College), have each received a $2000 boost to their bank accounts and the option of holiday employment and employment prospects post study. The pair received their scholarship certificates this week from EA Networks board chair Phil McKendry and when the university year begins, Marshall will be heading off to Victoria Univerisity to study computer science and computer graphics, while Neil heads to Canterbury University to study engineering. Part of the scholarship deal is the offer of holiday employment and the possibility of employment on graduation. Marshall has been on the holiday payroll for the past 18 months and Neil said he was keen to look at job opportunities until university started. A scholarship winner who understands the value of working in an industry that’s linked to your course of study is one of last year’s winners Harrison Hyde. Before heading to university he worked in EA Networks IT department

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and has returned to that job each holiday break. He’s studying towards a Bachelor if ICCT and said working at EA Networks gave him a good under-

standing of the practical application of his studies. “Yes, it was good that I got the money, but there was a real advantage to getting some real

experience on the ground and knowing how relationships were built. And I’ve been able to come back to EA and talk about my studies,” he said.

In presenting the scholarships, McKendry said they were established in 1996 to mark the lines company’s 75th birthday and had continued to be awarded annually to one or more students. Those scholarships were made to students who excelled in areas that were related to EA Networks’ business such as ITC and engineering. As a company, EA Networks was consumer owned and it supported the future of the Ashburton District, he said. “We want to see it grow and progress, we’re about sustaining our community. Our jobs is to keep the lights on and the web connected.” The company was now about far more than poles and power lines, however, McKendry said, with the bulk of its 130 staff employed in the areas of engineering or IT. Across its divisions it had about $300 million worth of assets and very low debt. The real value of the company, however, was the people it employed and the investment it made in them, he said.

Bonus for community groups By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

Hospice Mid Canterbury is now a giant step closer to gathering the funds needed to finalise the purchase of its new Sealy Street home. The organisation was the big winner in the final grants round of the year from Ashburton Trust gaming machine profits, securing a grant of $100,000. This comes hot on the heels of a $150,000 hand-out from the Community Trust of Mid South Canterbury and puts the hospice team well down the track in securing the $500,000 it needs to buy the

property. With its corporate fundraising project launched and a community fundraiser still to roll out, founder and trust board member Jane Wright said the board was now confident the funds needed to finalise the deal were well within reach. “We can now feel secure we’ll complete the purchase earlier,” she said. Hospice moved to its forever home in October. The other big winner was the Mid Canterbury Aero Club with a $50,000 grant towards site establishment for its new headquarters. And that money could not have

come at a better time, club president Ian Begbie said and will take care of the costs associated with the removal of asbestos from the old club rooms, its demolition and site clearance. The club won the tender to secure the vacant Ashburton i-SITE building and this has now been moved to the airfield to be settled on its new foundations in the new year. It’s been an expensive year for the club, Begbie said, with its new hangar completed and two club aircraft requiring new engines. The replacement of the elderly club rooms was down the list of to do jobs, but when the opportunity came to buy the i-SITE build-

ing it was too good to turn down, he said. “With all of those costs, this grant will really help us along the way.” Other recipients in the $450,00 grants round from the trust through the Lion Foundation were: Our Lady of the Snows School, $4826 towards smart TVs; Ashburton Seniors Centre – $12,000 towards operational costs; Ashburton Aviation Museum – $10,000 towards upgrade of electrical wiring; Ashtin Machinery Pool – $15,000 towards a dimple seeder machine; Rakaia Golf Club – $27,826 towards repainting of the clubhouse; Ashburton

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Swim Team – $30,000 towards travel and accommodation for swimmers to compete in regional and national meets; Ashburton Toy Library – $5955 towards operational costs; Mayfield Golf Club – $22,000 towards a new fairway mower; Ashburton Indoor Bowls Association – $18,000 towards replacement roof; Mid Canterbury Hockey – $21,272 towards operational costs; Hakatere Multi Cultural Council – $14,000 towards salaries; Ashburton Performing Arts Theatre – $25,000 towards operational costs; Anglican Parish of Ashburton – $6945 towards extractor fans for bathrooms and kitchens on eight social housing units.

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NEWS 5

In brief Tinwald lights The Agnes Street - Laghmor Road intersection is tipped as the most likely site for traffic lights on State Highway One in Tinwald. NZ Transport Agency staff, Ashburton District councillors and business owners in the area met recently to discuss options with the intersection topping the site list. Another meeting will be held in February.

CCTV The council’s contract for running CCTV in Ashburton has been renewed with existing holders Masterguard Security Cameras for another three years.

Event funding Ashburton’s version of Germany’s Berlin Wall is designed to keep the people out and the construction crews in as the Baring Square site is prepared for the construction of the district’s new civic centre and library. PHOTO SUE NEWMAN 171220-SN-6737

A new world behind the wall By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

In two years it will be the busiest place in town, but currently the site of Ashburton’s new civic centre and library is off limits to everyone bar construction crews. And to make entry to the site impossible, a large wooden fence

has been erected around the site, ready for construction work to start in the new year. What goes on behind the wall will not remain a mystery for long, however. From today, images of the civic build project will be applied to the wall in a series of skin coverings. These will be applied progressively from the Baring Square

side and willl take several days to complete. The hoardings will contain artists’ impressions of the new complex to give the community an idea of how the project will look when completed, and they will also carry descriptions of what the new facility will include. The project has been many years in the making and detailed

designs were signed off in September. The project is budgeted to cost $51.6 million with construction tenders to be let shortly. The new building is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. Baring Square east will undergo a significant revamp and redesign to become part of the overall civic precinct.

Canterbury marketing is investing $243,000 to support existing events and to bring new events to the Ashburton District. The fund will be administered through the Ashburton District Council and priority will be given to events that bring at least 60 per cent of attendees into the district for an overnight stay.

Relief sewer work Two contracts for work on Ashburton’s relief sewer have been let, part one for $5.198 million to Ashburton Contracting Ltd and part two to Seipp Construction Ltd for $4.040 million.

Timing is everything I

t’s been a year like no other for every New Zealander, but while most had to take a step back and slow down during the weeks we were locked in our homebound bubbles, the council team had to step up. For them life had to continue as normal – plus. While many businesses were forced to shut their doors, the business of council couldn’t stop. Yes, the office doors were shut, but for staff and elected members it was a time when they were working over time. The district still had to keep running. The period proved that you don’t need to sit in the same room to have a meeting. Across the country we learned that working remotely actually works and that it doesn’t mean working in isolation. Zoom became the must-have communication tool, it became the normal way of staying in touch in a very abnormal environment. For councillors Zoom became their meeting platform, with more regular meetings held over those weeks. It proved the council could be agile when it came to decision making and ultimately it changed the way elected members will do its business in the future. From next year council committees are scrapped and council meetings will be held fortnightly. And that should mean more business gets done, and faster. No more waiting for the next six-weekly meeting to roll round. If more information is needed, then staff will have two weeks to find it. The more regular schedule makes absolute sense. The world doesn’t turn in six-weekly cycles and many issues that come across the council table have an element of time sensitivity around them. The new cycle might also help change the impression that the council is a slow moving and unwieldy beast. That’s a reputation it’s earned, sometimes through

By Sue Newman FROM THE PRESS BENCH regulatory time frames outside its control, but often because of the archaic series of committee and council meetings, an issue needs to pass through before it’s given the nod – or not. With fortnightly council meetings there should be no excuses for decision making delays. The regulatory wheels of the district should be turning faster and more easily come 2021.

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Cannabis issue remains unfinished business By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

his summer festival season, recreational drug users will be able to get their substances tested when attending festivals. The Government legalised the drug testing so that appointed services are able to receive controlled drugs and unapproved psychoactive substances for testing or destruction, or to pass on to police for destruction or an approved laboratory for further testing. It’s a smart step to ensure people are acting safely and responsibly – whilst breaking the law. It will mean that people have a safeguard from ingesting substances without knowing about its origin, toxicity or purity. It’s not encouraging people to take drugs, recreational drug use at festivals is going to happen with or without the testing. I’m all for it and it makes sense. What irks me about the situation is that this legislation came straight after a referendum on legalising cannabis. The details of which in some ways resonate in the drug testing bill. Despite the no vote, cannabis still exists and is in the hands of a black market where it is sold unregulated and untaxed on street corners. Legalising cannabis would have made the street corner sales just as illegal as they are now, but those who choose to use cannabis could do so by purchasing from an age-restricted specialist store, safe in the knowledge the product they were paying for was safe. It comes down to freedom of choice, and people are going to choose to use these substances so any way society can make it safer the better. This week a coroner has warned of the dangers of driving while impaired by drugs after reviewing nine fatal vehicle crashes and finding cannabis use was implicated in six of them. It’s a problem and one many thought would only increase if cannabis was legalised. However, drink driving is responsible for more fatal incidents on our roads and alcohol is legal. The referendum vote result was a no and the people have spoken, but cannabis is still an ongoing issue in our society and I have no doubt we will be revisiting the laws around it in future.

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The things that some parents put their children through.

Flashbacks

hould I be concerned? I keep getting these flashbacks from the past. They say your life flashes before your eyes when you’re on the way out. I thought it would have been more of a ‘highlights package’ though to be fair. Some of my flashes have been more in the ‘lowlights’ category, like yesterday morning. I was busy beavering away, prepping for my show and up popped this study which morphed into a flashback that sent a shiver up my spine. Here’s the study details: It can be hard to admit when we are wrong, but sometimes the strongest proponents are originally among the ranks of the non-believers. Such is the case for some music professors who set out to debunk the theory that music can play a major role in learning. A recent study reveals having an ear for music really does help children with their reading and math skills. Although previous studies have uncovered a relationship between musical and academic achieve-

By Phill Hooper

OFF THE AIR

ment, researchers of the current investigation wanted more proof. More than 1000 students participated in the study. The results caught the researchers completely by surprise. There is indeed a statistically significant relationship between musical achievement and math and reading ability. Researchers add this association exists at both the individual and school district levels. My immediate thoughts were around my own maths and reading abilities and I classed myself in the reasonably good bracket for both. Maths was essential in my job for timing out purposes. To explain, how to fit three songs, two ad blocks and five voice breaks neatly into 30 minutes so the news isn’t playing late. I then correlated those skills to

my musical ear. ROADBLOCK! I don’t really have one. I can play the drums okay enough to have a jam, but certainly can’t pick up most instruments and play by ear like my brothers can.

piano for the guitar. My teacher Judy did her best! I was okay at the guitar, but couldn’t hold a note while singing and strumming away. Here’s where the ‘lowlight’

I was so nervous; I knew I was rubbish, and just wanted the thing over and done with asap. I even missed out the last verse so I could get off the stage faster While Greg was tickling the ivories and Mark was strumming his axe, I was busy playing my record player, when we were growing up. As well as FORCING us to tap dance, mother was a piano teacher, so we were guided into learning that as well. I’m not sure if she gave into my sulking about it or was just happy to stop due to my lack of talent, but mother let me trade in the

sinks even further. Just like the tap dancing, mother decided I should enter the ‘Competitions’. I remember putting up a fight and begging mother, who I think may have a certain German leader somewhere on her family tree, but oh no, “it will do you good” was the response to my protests. It was in the Intermediate School hall. Luckily there was a small crowd on hand, although it

felt like a packed Wembley to me. There was only two in my class. A girl playing the flute and me with my guitar. I was so nervous; I knew I was rubbish, and just wanted the thing over and done with asap. I even missed out the last verse so I could get off the stage faster. The girl may have been in a similar state as she stopped TWICE during her performance. It gets worse! The girl won! Unbeknown to everybody though, I was the real winner as this performance was the straw that broke Hitler’s back and it was the last time, I was encouraged into playing any type of instrument except my trusty record player. Until next week Hoo Roo Phill Hooper Voice like a Saint (St Bernard) Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

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Overcoming dementia stigma By Heather Mackenzie heather.m@theguardian.co.nz

Despite dementia being the disease Kiwis fear the most, second only to cancer, it is also one of the least understood. types of the illness and everybody has different interests, so we make every effort to make a good match.” Finding activities or environments that are interesting and stimulating to the person are invaluable, for example, Campbell said, if someone has been a baker all their lives, they may still enjoy it. “Perhaps they will need a gentle remind-

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You know an alphabet letter has a bad reputation when there is an internet search ‘positive words starting with D’. With good reason perhaps, the letter does have more than its fair share of negativity attached to it, damage, delinquent, doldrums and doom all readily spring to mind. Dementia, however, is one D word that Dementia Canterbury CEO, Darral Campbell would very much like to see come out of the negative darkness section and move to the let’s talk about it area. “We don’t want people to think that because we start talking about dementia, they are going to develop the disorder.” Campbell said a dementia diagnosis doesn’t mean the person should stop going out and disassociate with society, quite the reverse in fact. “The five pillars of wellbeing very closely align to those with dementia too,” she said. Staying connected, feeling like they are giving to the community, taking notice of things around them, learning, and remaining active, are all positive things that can help slow down dementia progress. “When people receive a dementia diagnosis they often cut themselves off from society as they have lost confidence. Often families can also become very protective, keeping their family member from mixing in the community.” Campbell said this is not what should happen at all. Dementia Canterbury has groups of trained volunteer companions in Mid Canterbury and beyond who help out and give families a break by sharing care. “There is no one-size-fits-all approach to people with dementia. There are over 100

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er of what order to do things in, or how to weigh the ingredients, but the happiness is still there.” “If we are feeling good about ourselves that feeling stays long after the memories have faded.” With the right attitude people can shine, says Campbell. She emphasised that dementia is not a normal part of ageing. It is on the increase, but that can be put down to factors such as people living longer or increasing diagnoses. Knowledge is power says Campbell, knowing what it is, how to relate to people who are living with dementia and how to prevent or delay getting it, are things we should all know. Maintaining good brain health by eating healthily, getting enough sleep, exercising, reducing alcohol use and making your brain puff, through learning and pushing ourselves to think differently are all important. Good dental health, treating depression and addressing hearing loss also contribute to risk reduction. “These things may not stop you from getting the illness, but it’s like having insurance in case of a house fire. Imagine if we could all delay dementia onset by 10 years, what a difference that would make.” Dementia New Zealand commissioned a Neilson survey on 1000 New Zealanders’ experience of and attitudes towards dementia.

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pumps and a gas fire and partial double glazing. With ample storage throughout the family is well catered for. An extra-large double garage ensures there is room for all the equipment a modern family requires. This lovely home is situated on gorgeous grounds which are presented beautifully. The extra-large section has the bonus of being in two titles and will appeal to the most astute of investors as well as discerning family buyers.

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177 Mitcham Road, ALLENTON The moment you step into the front entrance you are greeted by colours throughout that give this home a warmth and personality. All heated by a large log burner in a private lounge that continues to flow into the open plan modern kitchen. There is also another lounge to relax in. The three living areas have access to courtyards and the gardens. The wing to the right of this home has three bedrooms and a hobby room/ office, two bathrooms, one an en suite in the

master bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe. The second wing has two bedrooms and a bathroom. Situated on 8.7540ha of land, fully deer fenced, with a central laneway leading to the deer shed/ cattle yard facilities, this property has historically been used for fattening deer, cattle and lambs and latterly used for ewes and lambs. 5 3 2 Offers over $950,000 Plus GST (if any) Web ID ALW2631727

Prestigious Home and Location 20 Coniston Drive, ALLENTON An outstanding property of high quality finishes – giving an air of style, space and sophistication. Contained in two separate titles, this beautifully landscaped property is quite unique. Cleverly designed with multiple living areas including a large loft retreat. Extensive outdoor living for all seasons with a retractable louvre roof system. With four bedrooms, office, and four living areas, this property can cater for all families. This home has plenty of heating options with a combination

45 Hepburns Road, ASHBURTON Are you looking for a lifestyle property in an ideal location? Only two minutes drive to the town boundary, close to Allenton School and shopping centre. This home is 173m2, however don’t let this stop you from adding on. Three bedrooms, open plan kitchen and dining room, separate lounge with log burner, heat transfer system, separate laundry and a double garage. The house opens onto a deck outside the living areas with plenty of room for the whole

family to enjoy. Three-bay pole shed, one being enclosed. Two main paddocks front and back surround the house. Domestic and stock water bore. A well fenced and well sheltered productive block of land with baleage recently harvested. You will be sold the instant you see the potential in this property.

By Negotiation

Web ID ALW2599566

Opportunity To Add Value of underfloor heating, heat pump, gas fire and log burner. A truly impressive home in a prestigious location. No open homes. Inspection welcomed by appointment.

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Price: On application

4 Houston Place ALLENTON This property offers a modern, two-storey design with huge potential for renovation to enhance value. Situated in the desirable Allenton area, this property is perfect for families or as an investment property with spacious low maintenance grounds with secure fencing. Ground floor presents a fantastic open plan kitchen/living/dining area with an impressive recently renovated bathroom and laundry and two good sized

bedrooms. First floor contains two more bedrooms with a bathroom space that provides plenty of untapped potential to complete this level. On top of this is a detached, double garage and shed for storage/work adding further practicality and desirability.

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66 Carters Terrace, TINWALD

162 McMurdo Street, TINWALD

117 Grove Street, TINWALD

This treasure won’t last long so be in quick! Open plan with modern kitchen and breakfast bar. Double glazing throughout, four bedrooms and two bathrooms, one with a spa bath. The children’s bedroom has a play loft. Two toilets and a separate laundry. Double garage with offstreet parking. Child friendly property. Easy care section and a BBQ area to entertain.

89 Elizabeth Street, ALLENTON

This family home is one to admire. A spacious two storey home with loads of storage. Three double bedrooms plus store rooms and two offices, two bathrooms, first floor with spacious landing opening to first floor deck and large open plan living areas with separate lounge.

This picturesque home is proudly positioned on an elevated section surrounded with beautifully established gardens. Spacious in size incorporating ground floor living with formal dining room, two living areas and sunroom and kitchen. All spacious in size and stunning in features and décor. Three spacious double bedrooms and two bathrooms complement this character home.

Partially renovated with a new kitchen, laundry and shower area most of the work has been done. Heated by a compliant Masport log burner in the updated living area. Extra storage with a four-bay shed, a single paddock with a cattle yard and a loading ramp. A great opportunity to enjoy rural surrounds on a 5402m2 site so close to town. Offers over: $435,000

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Offers over: $375,000

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Price $485,000

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Web ID AUW2576287

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3/169 South Street, HAMPSTEAD

Perfect Retail Opportunity

Superb Mountain Views Racecourse Road, ASHBURTON 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 could bike to school. These sections benefit from town services including water supply and fibre connection. Generous sized lifestyle sections provide plenty of space suitable for the most adventurous

builds and surrounded with some of Ashburton’s finest homes. General covenants for this subdivision will ensure standards are maintained to protect your investment. The rear lots are to be accessed by either sealed road or shingled accessway. Enjoy the peacefulness of rural living. The perfect balance of lifestyle choice.

Priced from $350,000 Enquire now for more information and to secure your new lifestyle

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Shop – 3 474 East Street Popular retail location situated within the bustling Countdown (North) complex will appeal to a variety of businesses. Surrounded by a café, food takeaway, pharmacy and audiologist, this tenancy was previously utilised as a hair salon and would suit many businesses. Comprises an approximate floor area of 45m2. Fit-out includes polished concrete floors, suspended ceiling and air conditioning. By Negotiation Web ID ACL2602301

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23 Tucker Street, Allenton, Ashburton

Fall in love with this five bedroom, two bathroom family home, situated in Allenton right next to a lovely reserve. Modern kitchen, open plan dining and living areas leading outside to the stunning patio

and private garden. Compliant fire, double garage, carport, fully fenced for pets and families – this is the one you’ve been waiting for! Call now!

Price: By Negotiation Over $479,000

Viewing:

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Approx Floor Area 170sqm

Approx Land Area 679sqm

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Lifestyle and Family Living 2 Maronan Road, Tinwald

If you’ve always wanted a country lifestyle close to town then this is well worth a look. 2.0234ha divided into four well fenced paddocks with irrigation and the property even has a macadamia orchard. Good two-bay implement shed plus a

double garage and more sheds than a man needs, even a glasshouse. A three bedroom home with open plan kitchen and living. Bathroom has shower, bath, and vanity. Ranchslider opens up onto a lovely landscaped area which is really quite

Price: $545,000

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delightful front of the house. Good sized carport. Bring the sheep, chickens and family and you do have a true lifestyle. Inspection will impress offers over $545,000. Check out the photos and give me call.

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31A Philip Street, Borough

35 Harrison Street, Allenton

134 Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia

99 McMurdo Street, Tinwald

Price: $599,000

PRICE REDUCTION: $480,000

Enquiries over $265,000

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

Enquiries over $350,000

Helena Ratten 027 457 7998

Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

18 Mitchell Place, Netherby

115 Tarbottons Road, Tinwald

103A Wills Street, Allenton

40 Elizabeth Avenue Rakaia

Price $450,000

Enquiries over $585,000

Deadline sale, offers over $325,000

Enquiries over $140,000

Debbie Boon 027 448 4006

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

Helena Ratten 027 457 7998

Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

56 Wills Street, Borough

196 Grove Place, Tinwald

1 Tranquil Place, Allenton

41 Brucefield Avenue Netherby

Offers over $990,000

Price $312,000

Price: $740,000

Enquiries over $325,000

Helena Ratten 027 457 7998

Debbie Boon 027 448 4006

Helena Ratten 027 457 7998

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

• 3 bedrooms, master has an ensuite and plenty of storage space • Open plan kitchen, dining, living • All bathrooms are tiled • Heating is by heatpump

• Three bedrooms plus offic • Separate Rec room • Lovely family bathroom • New kitchen/butler’s pantry

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Architecturally designed Three living areas Four double bedrooms Three car garage

• Situated in the heart of Allenton • Spacious sunny living area • 4 bedrooms • Large double garage

• 4 bedrooms • Tiled ensuite and main bathroom • Walk-in pantry kitchen • Separate toilet and one in ensuite

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

• Immediate possession • Modern kitchen • Spacious main bedroom with ensuite • Heat pump

• Blue Chip Location • Open plan kitchen • 2 bedrooms • Internally accessed single garage

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

• 2 bedrooms • Open/plan modernised kitchen and living area • Bath, shower, vanity, separate toilet • Very private landscaped grounds.

• Central location • Priced under GV • Commercially zoned • Possibilities endless

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

Neat as a Pin 104 Chalmers Avenue, Hampstead Absolutely immaculate – this three double bedroom plus sunroom home has been redecorated throughout with new kitchen, bathroom, some double glazing, new heat pump and a compliant fire. Great indoor-outdoor flow with a large deck complete with remote control awning attached to the house. Wheelchair ramps to access the home plus the wet floor shower is an added bonus.

Spacious 900sqm section with double garage and attached garden shed, plus a double carport which could accommodate a caravan or campervan. Lots of extras here – you need to view.

Over $379,000

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Saturday, December 19 10.45am - 11.15am pb.co.nz/AU80389

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SOLD

109 George St

SOLD

8 Manse Place

Offers:

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30 Princes St

SOLD

I would like to thank all who have supported me over this past year. Thank you to my clients, I have loved meeting and working with you all. Thank you also to my Property Brokers team, I am so grateful to work with such an amazing group of people. Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing holiday and all the best for the new year ahead.

Leah Harrison

122 Alford Forest Rd

SOLD

Wishing all my clients a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

SOLD

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Lot 7, 108 Smithfield Rd

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Fairton JB Cullen Drive

Ashburton Surrounds Methven Highway

Ashburton Business Estate

The golden triangle

Many sites ranging from 2,108sqm to 13,000sqm, priced from $252,960 to $1,510,400. Situated off State Highway One alongside the main trunk railway. There are two entry/exits onto the highway for easy access.

Asking Price $252,960 + GST (if any) View by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Located on the corner of Racecourse Road and Methven Highway, is this 8.3 hectares (subject to survey) bare land property. Excellent Mayfield soils coupled with almost 360 degree shelter make this an exciting proposition.

Price by Negotiation Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/5511517

bayleys.co.nz/5513530

Allenton Bella Vista Motel Ashburton

Tinwald 45 Hollands Road

Change of lifestyle

Wake up and smell the roses

• Architecturally designed executive home • Excellent indoor-outdoor flow to gardens • Multiple heating options including log burners, heat pumps and underfloor • Garaging, sheds and workshop

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Mike Preston 027 430 7041 Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087

Bella Vista team offer a training program and support network to help your success in this business. Well setup private three bedroom, two bathroom manager's residence. Eighteen units with superior, twin studio, and one or two bedrooms.

Asking Price $695,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment Olé Wallis 021 0273 7307 ole.wallis@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

bayleys.co.nz/5513620

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bayleys.co.nz/5511539

Methven Racecourse Avenue Price by Negotiation 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

Equus Park Equus Park is Methven's newest neighbourhood, located on Racecourse Avenue between the racecourse and the northern boundary of the Methven township, with uninterrupted views of Mount Hutt and the Southern Alps. Offering premium land parcels in a highly desirable location, these sections are perfect for first home buyers, families looking for more space, or investors looking to build in a progressive town. Equus Park specifications: • ranging from 985sqm to 2,533sqm subject to survey • section prices start from $195,000 • Titles expected for sections April - May 2021 Located only a short distance from the Methven town centre.

bayleys.co.nz/5513310

ALTOGETHER BETTER We’re extremely proud of our talented Mid and South Canterbury Team. The highly skilled professionals that we have across all areas of property means we are conﬁdent in promising the best service and skills to all clients in the area. Reap the benefits of your local Bayleys team.

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Methven

FINAL NOTICE

39 Racecourse Avenue

34A Lochhead Crescent

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

Peace and tranquility abound in this home. Set on a private section surrounded by greenery this low maintenance coloursteel home will be a pleasure to own. The open plan living and kitchen is north facing and as such is drenched with sunlight for most of the day.

bayleys.co.nz/5513855

bayleys.co.nz/5513947

Methven

FINAL NOTICE

18 Barkers Road

Ready to entertain

Situated in a lovely quiet back section on the edge of Methven, this chalet style home ticks all the boxes; mountain views, walking distance to the up and coming hot pools and right on the doorstep of the popular bar and restaurant Ski Time.

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Mountain views and hot pools

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Mon 21 Dec 2020 View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz

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FINAL NOTICE

Methven

21 Blackford Street

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Tue 22 Dec 2020 View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz OlĂŠ Wallis 021 0273 7307 ole.wallis@bayleys.co.nz

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Mon 21 Dec 2020 View Sat 10.15-10.45am or by appointment Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Simply superb

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

This three bedroom home is the epitome of more than meets the eye, the current owners have spent the past three years modernizing and renovating this unassuming home with the new landscaping plan as the finishing touch.

Get a gift that keeps on giving Either a Christmas present or New Year resolution for yourself or your family. Set up as three bedrooms upstairs and one bedroom downstairs; all with built-in wardrobes, two bathrooms, open plan kitchen/dining and a second lounge upstairs.

bayleys.co.nz/5513949

bayleys.co.nz/5513852

Methven

Mayfield

55 South Belt

Panthers Rock Asking Price $550,000 View by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz

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Number one spot

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Sale includes land and building plus stock at valuation. Superior country pub now operating as a cafe', bar and restaurant.The property is located on the north eastern side of the Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road (the Inland Scenic Route) in the rural Mid Canterbury township of Mayfield. Mayfield is a large developing rural area with a growing population. Panthers Rock enjoys the benefits of catering to locals and many travellers.

Loaded with potential If you are looking for a wonderful opportunity with endless potential then 55 South Belt will definitely tick all the boxes, and more! Positioned on a private 789sqm section, you will be greeted with plenty of positive first impressions.

bayleys.co.nz/5513803

bayleys.co.nz/5510184

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Ashburton

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

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Alford Forest Settlement Road

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Create the epitome of country living The opportunity exists to create the epitome of country living on this nine hectare (more or less) plot. This property presents an exciting development opportunity in a favoured setting of Alford Forest, just 15 minutes from the town of Methven. Subject to final survey.

Alford Forest Settlement Road

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A unique opportunity Defined by potential, this sprawling 15 hectare (more or less) plot represents an enthralling development opportunity in a favoured setting of Alford Forest, just 15 minutes from the town of Methven. Subject to final survey.

bayleys.co.nz/5512283

bayleys.co.nz/5512327

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Simply superb 21 Blackford Street, Methven This three bedroom home is the epitome of more than meets the eye, the current owners have spent the past three years modernising and renovating this unassuming home with the new landscaping plan as the finishing touch. Sunny open plan kitchen and living area with modern yet functional kitchen. Warmth will never be an issue in this home with a log fire, heat pump, heat transfer system, full insulation including walls and double glazing

throughout. The three bedrooms are serviced by a fantastic sized family bathroom with gas hot water. Set on 809sqm, the private outdoor space offers a welcome retreat from the rigours of modern life while you relax in the afternoon sunshine with the family or entertain your guests with a summer barbecue, in the private low maintenance backyard, which is fully fenced. A perfect way to enjoy your new home.

Deadline Sale

(Unless sold prior) 2pm, Monday, 21 December 2020

Viewing

Saturday, 19 December, 10.15am - 10.45am

Rosa Dekker

Phone 027 465 5387 Email rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, December 18, 2020

TEST YOURSELF Test yourself with the Guardian’s quiz 1. What is the oldest town in Canterbury? a) Lyttelton b) Akaroa c) Kaiapoi

2. In Greek mythology, who killed the Minotaur? a) Theseus b) Perseus c) Hercules

3. When were the first horse races held in the Ashburton District? a) 1860 b) 1865 c) 1870

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4. Where were they held? a) Chertsey b) Ashburton Domain c) Rakaia

5. Which current Black Caps bowler has taken the most test wickets? a) Tim Southee b) Trent Boult c) Neil Wagner

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Motorists heading north along State Highway 1 out of Ashburton may have noticed the silage bales dressed up as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

6. In what year did Orana Wildlife Park open? a) 1970 b) 1976 c) 1979

7. Who won the English Premier League in 1995? a) Manchester United b) Arsenal c) Blackburn Rovers

8. How many wings does a butterfly have? a) 2 b) 4 c) 6

1. b) Akaroa 2. a) Theseus 3. b) 1865 4. c) Rakaia 5. a) Tim Southee 6. b) 1976 7. c) Blackburn Rovers 8. b) 4

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Motoring December 18, 2020

Celebrating 60 years of the iconic Jaguary E-type is the perfect moment to create our first-ever SV Bespoke limited edition, with just 60 cars available globally.

aguar is marking the 60th anniversary of the E-type sports car in 2021 with the introduction of a new limited-edition 423kW (575PS) V8 Supercharged F-TYPE Heritage 60 Edition. Just 60 examples of these all-wheel drive sports cars will be available for sale worldwide*, each one hand-finished by the personalisation experts at SV Bespoke. Five Coupés have been secured for the Australian market. A specially curated commemorative specification includes solid Sherwood Green paintwork, an original E-type colour that hasn’t been offered on a new Jaguar since the 1960s, and extended duo-tone Caraway and Ebony Windsor leather interior trim which isn’t normally available on F-TYPE. The new limited-run model also features a unique aluminum console finisher inspired by the E-type’s rear-view mirror casing, the E-type 60th anniversary logo

embossed on the headrests of the lightweight Performance seats, and E-type 60 badging shared with the limited-edition E-type 60 Collection vehicles announced by Jaguar Classic earlier this year. Commemorative treadplates, an SV Bespoke commissioning plaque and Caraway-edged carpet mats provide finishing touches. The five F-TYPE Heritage 60 Edition’s available in Australia will all be Coupés with exclusive Diamond-Turned Gloss

Black 20inch forged alloy wheels, Gloss Black and Chrome exterior accents and black brake calipers.

Supercharged Performance Launched in December 2019, the new F-TYPE R – which forms the basis of the new F-TYPE Heritage 60 Edition – is exclusively all-wheel drive and features revised dampers, anti-roll bars and rear suspension knuckles for heightened driver engagement. Power is from Jaguar’s 423kW (575PS) supercharged V8, which produces 700Nm of torque for outstanding pace in all conditions.

Performance is exceptional: the sprint from 0-100kph takes just 3.7 seconds, while maximum speed is an electronically-limited 300kph. The F-TYPE also provides a suite of advanced driver-focused technologies, including a reconfigurable, high-definition, 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster, Touch Pro Infotainment system and Smartphone Pack with Apple CarPlay® as standard. Each Heritage 60 Edition is built at Jaguar’s Castle Bromwich plant in the UK and finished by the SV Bespoke team at Jaguar Special Vehicle Operations in Warwickshire. The new model has an indicative RRP of $330,000 (+ ORCs).

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MERCEDES AMG GLC 63

By Roger Hart ROAD TEST

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any readers may not be aware that among the motoring team we have a closet Santa. The problem is he’s without either reindeer or a sleigh, so we decided to come up with the suggestion of a suitable vehicle for him to carry out his Christmas Eve deliveries. Such vehicle of course needs to be fast, extremely comfortable on long journeys, and big enough to hold the equivalent of a sleigh full of goodies. They also need a concert quality audio system. We do know that ‘our’ Santa, in his everyday guise, was impressed with this recently updated Mercedes-AMG GLC 63S, whose styling conveys suitably subtle hints of what maybe within. You will note this high performance Halo model of the GLC range is pictured outside the old Staveley Dairy Factory built in 1916. Such a date, with a decimal point inserted and then becoming 191.6 mph (or 307kmh) is indeed not too far away from what the GLC 63S feels like it can, and is said to be, capable of! The proof in that particular pudding; it very recently held the lap record for being the fastest SUV around the Nurburgring. Under the bonnet is a delightful sounding, very rev-happy, 4-litre, bi-turbo V8 delivering 375 kW with a constant surge of 700Nm of torque right from 1750 to 4500rpm! All of which means there’s so much instantly exciting power on hand, right from idle. The very quick-shifting nine-speed auto, in concert with any of the six selections available from the AMG drive dynamics system (which adjusts/controls engine, transmission, steering and suspension responses in keeping with needs, wants skill levels and conditions) makes optimum use of that power, so while it can race from 0-100km/h in a stated 3.8 seconds, the performance in whichever of the drive modes chosen is nothing short of exhilarating – even for Santa! If he’s so inclined, he can select turbo boost and G-Force levels as well as race-track times to show on the 10-inch touchscreen.

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Price: $184,900 plus on-road costs. Engine: 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo petrol 375kW and 700Nm from 1750-4500rpm Transmission: Nine-speed auto, all-wheel-drive Tows: 1500kg (braked). Warranty: 3years unlimited ks Safety: 5 Star ANCAP – comprehensive safety/ driver assist functions

Meantime it can then just as quickly transform into a relaxed, luxury,long-legged cruiser. The stated combined fuel use figure is 10.7 L/100km. This of course very much depends on the heaviness of one’s right foot, but at cruise less than 10L/100km is achievable. So that’s the performance requirement settled! Next a look at the comfort situation. The impressively appointed cabin’s furnishings and fittings, while having a suitably sporty look about them, are

definitely luxurious. There’s lots of alloy features, LED highlighting, the multi-function touch screen, heads-up display and a very prudent-touse, active cruise control. There’s much more, including the Hey Mercedes voice command system. Of course, being Germanic, the excellent nappa leather-clad sports seats will very comfortably accommodate ‘our’ Santa’s girth, and provide an optimum setting to experience the drive whether he’s about town, or experiencing the quite amazing agility and cornering abilities on some seriously winding roads. The responsive electric steering, the track-tuned adaptive air suspension and the tenacious grip from the 4MATIC allwheel-drive all do their thing so exceedingly well, as do the large Brembo brakes. Then he will find in either Comfort or Sport mode it’s an rewardingly easy drive around town, with bumps and rougher surfaces well dealt with. While there’s excellent touring space for two (or three) in the rear seat with 580 litres of luggage space as well, we imag-

FINALE Another possibility considered for ‘our’ Santa was the NZ Car of the Year for 2020-winning Mercedes-Benz EQC (see below). However as he’s considered to be somewhat of a petrolhead (having owned cars with anything from two to eight cylinders), this exceptionally good GLC 63S with its combination of wow factor, function, V8 performance and sound is the one!

ine for this mission the rear seats will be folded flat (happening with the press of a button) to then make use of the 1600 litres of space available. To the sound effects. Firstly the quality of sound from the thirteen speaker surround system is amazing, plus there’s epic exhaust sounds available from the selectable exhaust mode. Although the resulting enticing pops and explosions then arising are indeed more like Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture than Jingle Bells or Snoopy’s Christmas!

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he all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQC has won New Zealand’s most prestigious automotive accolade, the NZ Motoring Writers Guild Car of the Year for 2020. The game-changing family-size SUV arrived in New Zealand early in 2020 and has shone in a year notable for difficult conditions experienced across the automotive industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The EQC is the first fully electric passenger vehicle by Mercedes-Benz in its commitment to offer an electric variant in every model range within the next few years, and work towards a zero-carbon future. Guild President Richard Edwards says the win for the Mercedes-Benz EQC sends a strong signal that New Zealand’s motoring future will include electrification.

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o, does it have heritage, style, performance and total emissions free capability? Of course, it does – it’s the latest model in the rebirth of AC Cars. The AC Cobra Series 4–electric or: ‘The AC Superblower updated for the new world’. The true close relation to this exciting new supercar, the AC Cobra Series 4 – electric, is none other than the much-loved AC Cobra 378 Superblower MkIV, the launch of which was a famous stepping stone on AC’s road to recovery and revival. The new emissions-free model will feature one of strongest specification/ performance combinations of any AC

model’s heritage or on the road speed. AC has introduced a power system for a new age thanks to the services of its new Derby-based technical partner Falcon Electric. Falcon’s proud description of itself more than hints at its pedigree and ambition: “We are a hard-core technology company with the mission to make electric vehicles exciting. “Passion and emotion drive us, electricity and innovation drive our vehicles”.

Key points from the outline data sheet tell a story of growing affection for this remarkable car: 460 kw power, 1000 NM torque, 54 kwh battery pack, 0-62 mph in a quick 3.8 seconds, 200 miles range and a gross weight of less than 1190 kg. This light weighting process – an attribute applied by virtually every car maker in the world – has enormous power. “The march of the outstandingly efficient electric AC Cobras is gathering pace now”, said Alan Lubinsky, the man whose

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vision, drive and energy have sustained AC Cars for almost a quarter of a century now. Said Alan Lubinsky: “Eliminating excess weight brings with it positive benefits for the car’s owner. “Lower overall weight reduces energy consumption, allowing the batteries to deliver a longer range and the ability to drive the car to AC’s traditional high standards for speed and acceleration which the marque has achieved over many years”. First customer deliveries of the car are expected in summer of 2021. The retail selling price for the AC Cobra Series 4–electric will be £168,000, plus any on the road charges.

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First winner of the day Samantha Wynne on Lapis Lazuli nudges past Akshay Balloo on Our Echo in the opening event at Ashburton yesterday, the Sidekick Ashburton Maiden. Trained by the Kennedy/Furlong partnership at Riccarton Park and owned by K. J. Hickman, Lapis Lazuli won by one and a quarter lengths, with six lengths back to outsider Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish (Doni Prastiyou) in third. Lapis Lazuli (3 f Redwood-Amentrine) covered the 1400 metre journey in 1:23.18, racing in a light drizzle, and led home a $1273.60 First4, with Miss Chaplin (Terry Moseley) filling the fourth spot.

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TERRILL CHARLES

Ashburton trainer loses her final race Mid Canterbury trainer Terrill Charles has passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. Charles was diagnosed five years ago with an aggressive form of brain cancer and given just four and a half months to live. Charles stubbornly refused to let cancer rule her life and together with partner Peter Corbett, who has overcome health issues of his own in recent years, built up a boutique team of thoroughbreds. The stable was to the fore last year when lining up three runners in the Gr.3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) at Riccarton where bonny mare Dee And Gee took top honours for the couple. There were understandably emotional scenes in the birdcage where Charles admitted it was her love of horses that had got her through despite a dim prognosis. Dee And Gee had won the Listed Metropolitan Trophy (2500m) in 2018 for Charles and Corbett, who also won the Metropolitan with another tough mare, Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Insatiable, in 2014 before placing in the New Zealand Cup.

Terrill Charles and Peter Corbett celebrating winning the NZ Cup at Riccarton.

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Dorie retain top spot Allenton’s Lennox Parsons makes a shot during junior interclub tennis in Ashburton on Saturday.

Junior interclub standings Junior A Dorie Hampstead - Methven Silver - Dorie A - Allenton Moas - Methven Gold - Allenton Kiwis - Southern Shakers - Southern Stars - Hampstead Yellow - Junior B Methven Black - Methven White - Southern Stormers - Allenton Kokakos - Allenton Wekas - Allenton Fantails - Junior C Methven Blue - Methven Red - Southern Strikers - Southern Skyrockets - Allenton Rurus - Allenton Keas -

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The budding cricketing talent of the region got one more chance to impress before Christmas on Saturday. Mid Canterbury’s junior grades enjoyed their final games of the year under splendid sunshine at the Domain. Left – Coldstream’s Henry Fletcher looks to paddle a shot down the leg side during their sixth grade game against Allenton.

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Double header a real sizzler A two-day petanque extravaganza seized the local bowling greens at the weekend. Players from across the South Island touched base in Ashburton for Saturday’s South Island Triples Championships. Gates at the Ashburton MSA were reopened the next day for the Canterbury Triples. Both events comprised of lengthy days in sweltering conditions. Although many of the out-of-towners put on impressive showings, the locals were also among the leading names. Ashburton’s Neville Bensdorp came first in the Men’s Championship alongside Christchurch’s Bruno Falco and Paul Tamagushiku. Jonathan Crum and Mick Little took

out the Men’s Bowl in company with Alexandra’s Robert Nuttall, Karen Bensdorp was among the plate winners in the Women’s Championships. Elsewhere, local pair Jan Guildford and Marion Harrison came second in the Championship while Ellen Pithie, Johnny Wright and Shelagh Field earned a share of third. Neville Bensdorp returned the next day where he nabbed a third placing in the Canterbury Triples Championship. Linda and Graeme Millard and Robyn Lelievre won the plate while Jan Guildford, Pat O’Shea and Caroline Kinloch clinched the Plate Consolation. Pithie, Field and Francie Osborne took out the Bowl event.

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28 PUZZLESand horoscopes Puzzles Ashburton Guardian Friday, December 18, 2020

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Here come the tough customers. Cover the basics before you try to fulfil their requests. Resist the urge to impress and don’t get too ambitious. Keep your offerings simple so you can serve them with immediacy. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): The world’s boundaries are drawn on maps yet unseen on the ground. It is not uncommon for people who walk over them every day to be unsure of where they actually lie. This is also true metaphorically. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You’re not sure how much of yourself to share with someone, but if you don’t share something, there will be no connection. Social grace is often an estimation about what others might enjoy. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Kindness is among your core, unbending values. “Cruel to be kind” is a legitimate, though seldom called for, tactic. More often employed is “minding your own business to be kind.” LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Only try to fix that which is a true impediment. You could provide solutions to a variety of everyday situations, but so often the mend can open up the door for other problems, some of them much worse. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): How about getting more rest? If you undervalue rest, then you’ll book your discretionary time with wasteful busy work and junky activities. Rest is healing, fortification and a fertility shot for wisdom. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You’ll be reminded of how some kinds of stress are actually good for you, as they ultimately give you a sense of expansion and of being able and willing to do more. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): What’s more daunting than a group you don’t want to belong to? A group you do want to belong to. You’re still figuring out what you have to do to fit in, learn the rules and live the creed. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You’re more concerned with your character, than you are with your reputation, which is outside of your control. Sure, you can influence your reputation, but ultimately, it’s what other people say it is. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): The more a person tries to be above the others, dignified and correct, the less cool that person is likely to be. Being cool is partly a function of accepting one’s own humanity, especially the flaws. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You can be deeply emotional and yet not a slave to your feelings. You are learning how to manage some of the uncomfortable ones and use them differently than you once did. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You rely on your intuition but don’t act on every hunch, because you’re not a lemming. To follow any directive too literally, including your own, is to shut out the spontaneous opportunity of the moment.

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SITUATIONS VACANT Every day

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

Every Tue and Fri

Methven Museum Main Street, Methven Keeping the history of the greater Methven area alive, come for a drive and visit us. New display- the history of six Methven women’s sports clubs are on display. Come and see if your mum, sisterin-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

Ashburton open coffee mornings Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street

If you are new to town or been living here all of your life, come

December 24 Christmas Tree of Remembrance The Altrusa International of Ashburton annual Christmas Tree is up in the Arcade ready to receive messages written on a star. The stars sell for $2. Remember a family member or friend who will not be with us this Christmas and at the

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

Second Fri of every month

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

Every Sat

Ashburton Farmers Market. Local grown fresh food and

same time provide funds for palliative care in Ashburton. The project has been run by Altrusa International of Ashburton for several years. We are in the arcade Burnett Street end. 10am – 4pm

produce, hot drinks. North End of West Street car park. 9am – 12.30pm The Ashburton Toy Library 106 Victoria Street, the Triangle. Open for toy exchange. 9.30am - 12.30pm Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport A great selection of many aircraft, from the past to the future. 10am - 3pm

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

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

December 19

Christmas Fireworks Rakaia Lions are holding a Christmas Fireworks display, Saturday, December 19. Gold coin donation per person at the gate. There will be a bonfire, music and Santa. 6pm – 9pm at the Rakaia Domain. 6pm – 9pm

Daily Diary FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 6am SWEATY BETTY’S. Circuit training in St David’s Union Church hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 10am - 4pm

NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing, Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven. 10am - 4pm

CHRISTMAS TREE REMEMBRANCE. Remember a family member or friend by putting a message on a star and placing on the tree. $2. Daily from now until Thursday 24 December. Altrusa International of Ashburton. In the Arcade Burnett Street end.

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ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM.

9am - 12pm ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. Lovely gifts, plants, woodwork and much more. West Street Car Park. 9am - 12.30pm

ASHBURTON FARMERS MARKET. Locally grown fresh produce, hot drinks, well worth a visit. North end of West Street Car Park. 9am - 12.30pm

ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Toys to hire, the Triangle, 106 Victoria Street, look us up on facebook - Ashburton toy library. 9am - 3pm

ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Static displays with collections of up to 30 aircraft and memorabilia. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 9.30am - 3pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet, singles or doubles - new players welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street. 10am - 12pm

ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald. - (Closed - reopens 16 January 2021). 10am - 4pm

CHRISTMAS TREE REMEMBRANCE.

PUBLIC NOTICES DEADLINES Ashburton Guardian RUN-ON classifieds close at 4.30pm, DISPLAY classifieds close at 2pm. Every week day, and on the day prior to insertion. Phone 03 307 7965.

WANTED RECORDS, tapes and Hi fi gear wanted. Excellent prices paid. Pennylane has a buyer in your area. Please phone 021-222- 6144.

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TWO Asian lady special, good massage, excellent service. in/out calls. Phone 022 572 5823.

Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

Compliments of Ashburton Guardian Remember a family member or friend by putting a message on a star and placing on the tree. $2. Daily from now until Thursday 24 December. Altrusa International of Ashburton. In the Arcade Burnett Street end. 10am - 4pm

NEW Potatoes, dug daily $3 per kg, 2 kg for $5. R Bennett, 22 Melrose Road. Phone 308 4015.

NEW Asian, busty 38D, sexy body, professional massage, best service. Phone 022 1974 434.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19

NADINE new potatoes, $2.50kg. Christmas orders taken. Phone 308-3195 or 027 5319 103. 81 Elizabeth Street.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

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

Signing Service, no appointments necessary and no charge, available Tuesday and Fridays. Community House, 44 Cass Street. 1pm - 3pm

PLANTS, PRODUCE

This is a full-time role for a fixed term. Assistance with relocation costs may be considered. Applications close 31 December 2020. Your CV, cover letter, work samples, etc should be sent to Matt.M@theguardian.co.nz Visit RNZ’s website for more information about the LDR service: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr

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JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ASSOCIATION.

MOTORING

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

Able to spot a strong story and make it come alive for your audience Able to meet the highest standards of accuracy, fairness and balance Understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o Waitangi Knowledge of te reo Māori Knowledge of local government processes Excellent writing skills

COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP.

Seniors’ Coffee Club, held 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, all welcome. Park Street. 12pm - 2pm

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

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ST STEPHEN’S PARISH CENTRE.

HIRE

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GRAZING

LAMB Grazing wanted. Good prices paid. Please phone Jason 0274 288 402.

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NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven. 10.15am

ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street. 1.15pm

ALLENTON CROQUET. Association Croquet, Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street. 1.15pm

WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet doubles, 30 minute games - new players welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street. 1.30pm - 4pm

ASHBURTON WOODWORKS (INC). All interested and likeminded people welcome to come and take a look. Open Wednesday’s and Saturdays. Plains Railway, Maronan Road.

Join us for our Christmas Events & Services 20th December Carol Service 25th December Christmas Service 27th December Service in the Park

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Christmas Wishes for seniors We need your help to make Christmas extra special in our community. If you can spare some time, contact us for more information. Let’s make the wishes come true, contact us today: circulation@theguardian.co.nz or (03) 307-7900.

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A huge thank you to you for your amazing generosity in giving your time and energy at a very busy time of the year to the senior members of our community! You are amazing and your efforts are so appreciated … people like you are what makes Ashburton a great place to live.

From everyone at the Ashburton Guardian we wish you all a harmonious and happy Christmas and New Year

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IN MEMORIAM WHITE, Jarrod James – 1.4.75 - 18.12.2000 20 years has flown on by, but it still feels like yesterday. We miss you but we feel you near. We hear your laughter and music through Josh. In Ella we hear your wicked sense of humour, and our wonderful memories of you fill the gaps. You are spoken of often, always with a smile, and always with love. Merry Christmas Javy/Colby/Duke/Fonz! Love Mum and Dad, Kylie, Darryl, Josh and Ella.

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Ashburton Weather

Friday: Morning low cloud with early drizzle, then fine. Northeasterlies turning northwest in the afternoon. MAX

Midnight Friday

Canterbury Plains

29 MIN 13

Friday: Morning low cloud with early patchy drizzle, clearing to fine. Northeasterlies turning northwest in the afternoon. Saturday: Cloud gradually thickening. Scattered rain developing in the evening. Northwesterlies. Sunday: Cloudy with periods of rain. Southerlies turning northeast.

A ridge covers the North Island today while northwesterlies strengthen over the South Island ahead of an approaching front. The front is expected to make landfall tomorrow. A ridge of high pressure persists over most of the North Island through the long range period. A front slowly moves up the South Island Saturday through Sunday. A complex low from the Tasman Sea then moves over the South Island Monday through Tuesday as well.

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

Around The Region Friday

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Saturday: Cloud gradually thickening. Some rain at night possible. Northwesterlies. MAX

Canterbury High Country

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Friday: Early morning low cloud with patchy drizzle, clearing to fine with high cloud. Wind at 1000m: Light at first, northwesterly 40 km/h developing in the evening. Wind at 2000m: Light at first, westerly 40 km/h developing in the morning, rising to 60 km/h in the evening. Freezing level: Above 3000m. Saturday: Thick high cloud. A few spots of rain developing in the morning, becoming more widespread throughout the evening. Wind at 1000m: Northwesterly 40 km/h. Wind at 2000m: Northwesterly gale 70 km/h. Freezing level: Above 3000m.

25 11 30 14 21 11 25 15 27 14 18 11 Sunday: Cloudy with scattered rain. Southerlies dying 25 13 23 10 21 7 out. SUN PROTECTION ALERT 27 14 25 13 17 10 26 13 28 14 17 12 PROTECTION REQUIRED : 5 5 9 : 00 am – 5 pm 26 14 29 12 19 10 Whatever your skin colour For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2020 Compiled by Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

Sunday: Cloudy with periods of rain. Southerlies dying out. MAX

Readings to 4pm Thursday

Ashburton Airport Temp °C Maximum 14.0 Minimum 10.5 Grass min 6.3 24hr Rain mm 0.0 5.2 Month to date S 30 Wind km/h 7:00am Strongest gust Sun hrs on Wed 8.9 166.1 Month to date

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Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 17.6 13.7 12.7 11.6 8.3 – 0.0 1.2 2.6 5.2 SW 43 SE 26 10:52am 11:12am 11.2 – 154.1 –

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Tides, Sun and Moon Friday

21 MIN 10

Saturday

Sunday

Ashburton H 7:31am 7:55pm Mouth L 1:12am 1:45pm

8:26am 8:54pm 2:07am 2:40pm

9:22am 9:51pm 3:00am 3:35pm

Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

8:22am 2:02am 8:10am 1:51am

9:14am 2:53am 9:06am 2:44am

H 7:29am L 1:10am H 7:15am L 12:56am

7:55pm 1:44pm 7:39pm 1:29pm

8:49pm 2:37pm 8:38pm 2:24pm

9:41pm 3:29pm 9:35pm 3:19pm

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5:44am 9:16pm 8:57am

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5:44am 9:17pm

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full Dec 30

last qtr Jan 6

new Jan 13

Ashburton Guardian Friday, December 18, 2020

The day’s first winner P26

FRIDAY SPORT

Juniors enjoy the sun P27

RAISING THE BAR By Adam Burns

adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

The Ashburton Gymnastics Club have capped the year off in impressive fashion. Several of the club’s young competitors returned from Christchurch just under a fortnight ago with medals clinched at the Christchurch School of Gymnastics Christmas competition. The annual event featured more than 500 gymnasts from around the wider Canterbury region. The Mid Canterbury club confirmed 14 of the 22 members which entered placed overall and on each apparatus, however it was many of the younger members of the Ashburton club who enjoyed glittering showings. Margo Green eclipsed more than 30 other Christchurch gymnasts in Grade 1 (D) to win gold, with an overall score of 36.95 after leading counts on the bar, vault and beam. Eve Gilbert clinched gold in the Iron Grade

(Group C) category with 37, while Holly Husband also nabbed a gold medal after finishing her sequence with a share of the lead (37.350). Also on the podium during the two-day event were Grace Wall, Sophie Smith and Alana Gilbert who earned silver medals while Liberty Morgan – off the back of a flawless turn on the vault – collected a bronze in the Grade 2 (A) category. “We are so proud of our gymnasts who put in the hard work to get to where they are today,” club coach Sarah Grieve said. “All of our gymnasts are confident, poised and have beautiful technique and skills.” The club has been swamped with talented prospects in recent times, with Thursday sessions at capacity with a waiting list in effect. Earlier this year, Grieve was nominated for Outstanding Coach at the Mid Canterbury Sports Awards, and received acknowledgement by the club at last week’s prizegiving. Club volunteers Kara Gilbert and Alexander Tommerby Harpoth were also nominated in the Outstanding Volunteer Coaching fields.

Club coach Sarah Grieve

Right – Ashburton Gymnastics Club members (from left) Margo Green, Milla Reed, Sophie Smith and Grace Wall showcase their medals and certificates. PHOTO ASHBURTON GYMNASTICS CLUB

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