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Connecting Mid Canterbury By Maddison Gourlay maddison.g@theguardian.co.nz

If you live on the outskirts of Ashburton and you need to go into town and don’t have a car. What do you do? Well, that is exactly the question Safer Mid Canterbury wanted to answer. There was a potential need for a community bus service in the Ashburton District. The idea of the service is to help those in rural and remote areas that are usually unable to get into the township. The Mid Canterbury Connector has been operational for one month of its six-month trial period. It will continue for five more months under this trial. Hopefully gathering enough customers and feedback to continue the service. They will keep everything the same for six months and with feedback they will possibly change the routes and days depending on what people say. Safer Mid Canterbury noted that the few people that have tried the service have become repeat customers. With one person from Rakaia using the service most Wednesdays. Safer Mid Canterbury are hop-

Community house manager John Driscoll in the temporary Mid Canterbury Connector van. ing people in the outer Ashburton District who live in remote areas or people who feel isolated will use the service. Coming in for things such as doctors’ appointments, catching up with friends,

shopping, or just to have a couple of hours in town. They have had feedback about how a woman in the community thinks the service is great and that she and some girlfriends will use

the service to come to Ashburton to have some lunch and do some shopping. The service has had a slow start, but the organisers are optimistic and aware great things take time.

This service runs over two days, Tuesday and Wednesday. The Tuesday run starts the day at 9.30am at Mt Somers General Store and continues into Staveley, Alford Forest, Methven, Winchmore then through to Ashburton. Wednesday’s run starts at the Rakaia Community Centre at 9.15am and goes through to Chertsey, Hakatere Marae, Wakanui School, through Ashburton and out to Hinds. All trip fees include the return passage. You have to book the trip in advance, bookings as late as 2pm the day before are accepted. The Mid Canterbury Connector is operated by volunteer drivers. This deadline gives Safer Communities Mid Canterbury enough time to secure a driver. The Mid Canterbury Connector is currently operating the Community House KFC van for their six-month trial. Depending on how their trial goes, they will look into getting their own van. Therefore if you live on the outskirts of Ashburton and have no transport and would like to come to Ashburton for a couple of hours, the Mid Canterbury Connector is the best way to do that.

Community to welcome refugees in April By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

Ashburton will welcome its first tranche of refugees in April. The Afghan family of five, two parents and three children – a 16-year-old boy, six-year-old boy, and an 18-month-old girl – have been confirmed to arrive on April 16. In total, the district is set to welcome 21 refugees by the end of July. On May 28 a further two families, one family of two and one of four, are set to arrive and then another two families, of four and six people, on July 16. Ashburton’s refugee resettlement support team leader, Kathy Harrington-Watt, has finally been able to start preparing for the arrival of refugees after Covid-19 caused significant delays. “It’s awesome, good for the people to be coming to their new home, and great for the commu-

Kathy Harrington-Watt, Ashburton’s refugee resettlement support team leader, is excited at the confirmation of the arrival of the first refugee families to Ashburton. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

nity to know now that they are actually coming. “Everyone has had to be really patient.” While the planning has all been in place for months, now they had an official date Harrington-Watt

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said there was a lot to be done. “A lot of the services and agencies, although we all have been talking for some time, there is the actual practical stuff to get organised. “The first thing we need to get

sorted is to find them a house, and once we have that we can know what schools, and what GP and be able to do those links for them.” Ashburton was chosen as a resettlement town in 2019 and identified as a new home for up to 100 people from Afghanistan in its first refugee intake. The district’s resettlement team has been planning for the arrival of refugees since Safer Ashburton secured the $350,000 contract to provide settlement support services in October 2019. The first intake was initially scheduled for June last year, but had to be delayed due to Covid-19. Harrington-Watt said it was unfortunate that the families originally slated to be coming here last year, from Iran and Pakistan, are still unable to travel due to ongoing border restrictions. Instead, the first family is Hazara Afghans who will travel to New Zealand from Malaysia and upon

arrival will spend the required 14 days in a MIQ isolation facility. From there they will transfer to a Refugee Resettlement Centre in Mangere for a five-week orientation programme. Harrington-Watt will fly up to liaise with the family on April 9 to introduce herself to the family and the details of their fresh start in Ashburton. The resettlement support team will remain part of each family’s life for 12 months or more if needed and community volunteers will be used where needed to help them learn the everyday things needed for life in New Zealand. The Red Cross will be running two workshops aimed at agencies and services – covering housing, health, education, employment, and integration – that will be involved in the settlement process while an information evening for volunteers keen to be involved will be held in the next few weeks, with the details yet to be confirmed.

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Lynda Scott displays two of her paintings she’ll exhibit and sell. Left is Akaroa Waterfront and right Boat at Riverton.

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Shepherd’s art comes from heart The art work comes from Debbie McCaw’s personal childhood. It tells the story of her upbringing in Otamatapaio Station in Omarama. The art work, to be exhibited at the Ashburton Society of Arts Summer Show this weekend, is called High Country Shepherd. It depicts the shepherd returning exhausted from mustering on the hills with his dogs. But it does more than that. It portrays the life of her father, Graham, a high country sheep farmer in inland North Otago for many years. The mixed media art work, col-

lage and paint, took six weeks, on and off, for McCaw to complete and will be one of about 40 works to be sold when the Summer Show opens on Saturday night. McCaw’s into recycling and she applied paper from old used magazines to the canvas to give it an abstract feel and then painted around it. The main feature of the Summer Show is the selling gallery. McCaw and Lynda Scott are members of the committee organising the sale of the works which encompass paintings, craft, ceramics and sculptures, all forms of visual art.

“The show is really important for artists to have the opportunity to exhibit. It establishes themselves as artists, gives them recognition and helps to sell their work,” Scott says. “We are really encouraging our members who haven’t exhibited before to bring along their work.” “It’s so important. It’s the start of the journey for people. Many are emerging artists and it’s vital that we nurture them,” McCaw commented. “The Summer Show is how you find out about them.” Scott is also exhibiting. Her passion is watercolours.

“My inspiration is the snow-coloured mountains, flowers and animals,” she says. Exhibiting, becoming friends with other artists and learning from them, is crucial to her development. Both Scott and McCaw encourage the public to visit the selling gallery. “We want non artists to come and look at our work,” McCaw says. “Come along, see what we offer and purchase,” Scott commented. The Summer Show Selling Gallery officially opens at its Short Street Studios on Saturday

evening, then continues from the Sunday through to March 21. It’ll be available for inspection during the week, when the sign is out. Guest artist is Anna Hawkins, a water colourist, who’ll bring several of her own paintings for sale. “Anna is an accomplished artist who’ll speak about her style, background and career and exhibit her work,” Scott commented. The Summer Show begins the Ashburton Society of Arts year which features four selling galleries in all and their annual exhibition in July.

Four lane highway back on council agenda By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

A four lane highway between Rolleston and Ashburton might not be on the NZ Transport Agency’s radar, but it is at the top of the Ashburton District Council’s road safety improvement list. As part of its submissions on next year’s regional transport plan,

the council is pushing the case for the agency’s proposal for a wire rope median to be scrapped and replaced with plans to four-lane the highway. When the wire rope median was proposed as a safety improvement, it failed to fire with the public, but the four lane highway was dismissed by the agency as too expensive to build. Cost, however, should not come

before road safety, mayor Neil Brown said. In some ways it was fortunate the agency was struggling to find the money for the wire rope option and that meant it would be pushed down the priority list, and that would give the council more time to push for a four lane highway, he said. The option has been dismissed as too expensive by the agency and

if the logical inclusion of a four lane Rakaia River bridge was included, the costs could be horrendous, Brown said. “But we’re talking road safety here.” The second Ashburton River Bridge has been on the agency’s list for several years, and while it has not made it on to the project list for the next four years, Brown said he had been assured it was still there.

but was not listed because it wasn’t planned to start until 2026. In its submission the council will also be making the case for four pedestrian refuges to be constructed across State Highway One in Rakaia, Tinwald, near the overhead bridge in Ashburton and in Methven and will be pushing for safe walkways with passing bays on the existing Ashburton River bridge cycle and pedestrian lanes.

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Third driving disqualification A disqualified driver who has continued to flout the law has been sentenced to community work. Samuel Brent Saunders (30) appeared on a driving while disqualified charge at the Ashburton District Court on Monday.

It is alleged the 30-year-old Geraldine man who is on a learner’s licence drove a motor vehicle on State Highway 1 on October 28 after being disqualified twice previously. The court heard that he failed to come to a complete stop at a

stop sign. He was first disqualified from driving in March 2020 before copping another six month disqualification sentence later in July. The court heard that the man had previously been called up on

some speeding offences in 2019. “It is completely unacceptable that you continue to drive and continue to breach court orders,” Judge Dominic Dravitzki said. Police prosecutor Kerri Bell argued that the previous sentences

had proven to be ineffective given the man is continuing to get behind the wheel. Saunders was sentenced to 180 hours community work in lieu of further disqualification with his existing suspension in place until April.

Man facing multiple drug charges The following appeared in front of Judge Dominic Dravitzki at the Ashburton District Court on Monday.

Tarbotton’s lawyer argued for a sentence based on the principle of “parity” which police disputed. He was sentenced to nine months’ supervision, four months’ community detention and to complete a drug rehabilitation programme to the satisfaction of the probation officer.

Thomas Ryan Greer (24) appeared on numerous drugs charges. Police withdrew one of the 12 charges the Ashburton man is facing during a hearing on Monday, offering no evidence. Greer has pleaded guilty to the remaining charges which span the import and supply of MDMA and LSD between 2019 and 2020. He was remanded on bail before ahead of a sentencing date on April 19.

George Gage Rangihuna appeared on multiple charges including four counts of contravening a protection order, two counts of assault, careless driving, driving while disqualified, driving with excess breath alcohol and wounding with intent to injure. He was remanded for sentencing to May 6.

Murphy Faifua appeared on multiple charges including kidnap, common assault, wilful damage, threats to kill and indecent assault. He was remanded in custody until March 15. Eloni Ngu pleaded not guilty to a driving while disqualified charge during a case review hearing on Monday. The man was remanded to May 6. Kristin Hinganga Taylor appeared on a charge of assault with intention to use a weapon where she has pleaded not guilty. She was remanded for a case review hearing on May 10. Richard Nepomuceno Diamante pleaded not guilty to a dangerous driving charge. He was remanded at large to a case review hearing date on May 10. Jasinda Jane Mullaly-Riley (21) appeared on burglary and deception charges. The court heard the Ashburton woman was facing another similar charge and was remanded at large to March 29. Jeremy Alan Reuben faced a total of six charges including driving while suspended, failing to comply with conditions of probation and possession of a needle or syringe. An initial not guilty plea was vacated where the man pleaded guilty to the allegations. The matter was scheduled to be dealt with in the Timaru District Court yesterday where he was due to appear on another charge.

Kirsten Judith Anne Morgan (37) appeared on charges of wilful damage and common assault. It is alleged the Rakaia woman intentionally drove a motor vehicle into the gate of her ex partner. The court heard she was under the influence of alcohol at the time. She was sentenced to 60 hours’ community work. Murray Stuart Pope (49) appeared on a drink driving charge where he has pleaded guilty. The court was told that it was the fifth drink driving offence by the man who has allegedly been on a learner licence since 1987. He was remanded on bail until April 19. Noah Edward appeared on four charges including being an unlicensed driver who failed to comply with prohibition, refusing an officers request for a blood sample, refusal to accompany police and failing to answer District Court bail. He was remanded on continued bail until May 6. Aaron Geoffrey Lawrence Clark (37) pleaded guilty to a burglary charge. It is alleged that the

man sneaked on to another person’s property in the early hours of January 14 where he took a laptop before smashing it. He was remanded for sentencing on April 19. Kenneth James Lynn is facing five charges including wilful damage, threats to kill, threats to kill a police officer, assaulting an officer and resisting police. The man who opted to represent himself after “being let down by the system” pleaded not guilty to all charges. He was remanded on continued bail before facing a case review hearing on May 10. Sandeep Dhull (34) pleaded not guilty to a charge of threatening to kill or do grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon. He was remanded on continued bail ahead of a scheduled case review hearing date on May 31. Tracey Anne Milne appeared on a charge of theft by a person in a special relationship. The charge was thrown out with police offer-

ing no evidence. Cody Stuart Te Poono (29) appeared on assault and strangulation charges. The Ashburton man admitted the assault charge where he pleaded guilty although “disputed the facts”. He pleaded not guilty however to an “unrelated” strangulation allegation. The alleged assault relates to an incident on September 27 while the strangulation charge related to an alleged episode in Christchurch three days prior. He was remanded for a case review hearing on May 31. Luke Alan Tarbotton (30) appeared on a charge of possessing cannabis for supply. The man was alleged to have sold four ounces of cannabis back in July 2020 to two men who were subsequently charged. The court heard that the Methven man received a text message on July 18 before selling the cannabis in four separate plastic snaplock bags for a sum of $1400. The two buyers were discharged without conviction and convicted and discharged respectively.

Tara Merenia George appeared on a charge of unlawfully taking a motorbike and failing to answer District Court bail. The court was told the woman allegedly borrowed the vehicle from a friend back in August 2018 and did not return it. Charges were not laid until last year. The woman was ordered to pay $600 reparations for the motorbike charge and was convicted and discharged for the later indiscretion. Jaye Andrew Hawker (22) appeared on charges of burglary, wilful trespassing and being an unlicensed driver who failed to comply with prohibition. He was remanded on bail until May 10. Paul Junior Webb (29) appeared on a wilful damage charge after it was alleged he intentionally damaged two car windows in Ashburton during an incident on November 21. The matter was stood down pending confirmation that reparations had been paid by the man to the car owner. The case was later recalled when reparation arrangements were ascertained. Webb was convicted and discharged. Jesse Hemi (21) appeared on a charge of contravening a protection order. She was remanded on continued bail until May 10.

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Squawkzilla subject for U3A talkzilla There was Godzilla, Zilla Jnr and now Squawkzilla. It was the name of a popular exhibition at Canterbury Museum last year where a mega parrot and human size penguin were unleashed on the South Island. Now Dr Paul Scofield, who helped to inspire the exhibition, is coming to Ashburton to talk about Squawkzilla and some recently discovered creatures from ancient New Zealand. Dr Scofield is Senior Curator of Natural History at Canterbury University and Professor at the School of Geological Sciences at Canterbury University. He’s a paleontologist and will talk about ancient fossils that he and a team are continuing to excavate at St Bathans. Dr Scofield has been invited by the University of the Third Age (U3A) to talk to members on Tuesday, February 23, at 10.15am, at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre on Wills Street. He’s their first guest for 2021 and chairperson, Edith Smith, is delighted Dr Scofield has agreed to come to Mid Canterbury to talk about recent discoveries in Central Otago. U3A was established locally in 2014 and is one of 60 groups nationwide. Its focus is on life-long learning and Edith Smith says its monthly speakers provide members with new discussion and learning opportunities. U3A provides a broad spectrum of subjects for meetings ranging from geology, a theme for later in the year, to books, music and other topics. Edith Smith says U3A has met a need in the community and it currently has 170 members. Anyone can attend its meetings and pay an entry fee.

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A home away from home at show By Maddison Gourlay maddison.g@theguardian.co.nz

All shapes and sizes could be seen at the Ashburton Showgrounds at the weekend and with reluctant pack ups of sites on Monday it was safe to say the annual Ashburton Motorhome Show was a resounding success. “Six months ago we didn’t know if it would go ahead,” said Ashburton Lions president Roger Paterson. The Ashburton Motorhome Show has operated for nearly two decades, with recent organisation provided by the Ashburton Lions Club. Covid last year put a spanner in the works of many people and groups organising events, the Ashburton Lions Club were no different. The group eventually decided the weekend could go ahead. “Luckily we had it last weekend, the timing was just right,” Paterson said. With around two and half thousand people entering the gate over the weekend they definitely would have exceeded Level 2 protocols on outdoor events. In the last three years the number of people attending the event had almost doubled. The event

A massive crowd turned out at the Ashburton A&P Showgrounds last weekend for the Ashburton Lions annual Ashburton Motorhome Show. PHOTO JAIME PITT MACKAY 130221-JPM-037 attracted people from all over the South Island. People from Queenstown, Blenheim and the West Coast came to Ashburton last weekend to join in the fun of the motorhome show. A weekend like this is great for the community as it brings a lot

of people to town. Which is good for our local cafes and activities. The event brings private motorhome and caravan sellers. The weekend also brings commercial people to town displaying their products for motorhomes and other transports.

It can be a bit difficult for these vendors to show off their products other times, so the weekend was a perfect environment for them. The weekend is a social event with many people camping at the A&P Showgrounds. Some people

Drinking water impacts being felt By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

Its goal in ensuring every New Zealander has high quality drinking water might be commendable, but the impact of the new Water Services Bill on local authorities will be far reaching, says Ashburton District Council chief executive Hamish Riach. The bill is the second under the Three Waters Regulator Bill package that will rewrite the way drinking water supplies around New Zealand are managed and is likely to see these move out of local authority hands and into the hands of a small number of controlling entities. While opting into the national regulator scheme is likely to be optional, for local authorities wanting to retain control of their own water supply assets, the downside will be the requirement to ensure every supply, no matter how small, provides its users with high quality drinking water.

And in rural districts like Ashburton that will include individual rural supplies where one source provides drinking water for two or three properties, Riach said. Under the new regulations, any property that services more than one dwelling is considered a water supplier and the end user must receive drinking water that meets the government standard. The council would be responsible for the quality of all water supplies in the district and that would come with a raft of extra costs. This was the driver behind the structural reform and the desire to move water supplies under the control of two or three entities, he said. “They know this will be tough for some local authorities, but if councils opt into this process, then the new entity will pick up all the responsibility.” There were around 70,000 water supplies accessed by small numbers of households around New Zealand and how these would be dealt with

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Postponement on rates last call option By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

It might be an option rarely used, but home owners in the Ashburton District facing a financial crisis can apply to have their rates payments postponed. The rates postponement policy has been on the Ashburton District Council’s books for several years, and while it is seldom used, it could be a life saver for people in dire financial straits, councillor Angus McKay said. “It’s a mechanism people can use if needed, and the council would still get the rates money eventually,” he said. Qualifying criteria for a postponement include for the applicant to be aged 65 or older, to own their home, for it to be their principal place of residence and for the property to be insured to its full value at all times. Interest and fees are added to the postponed rates and rates may continue to be postponed until the death of the ratepayer, the property is sold or the minimum equity threshold is reached. For the council continuing with the policy was a pragmatic decision because it would eventually recover all costs and postponed rates because it had first call on funds when the property was sold, councillor John Falloon said.

Tidy up time coming for lakes settlement By Sue Newman

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was a real issue for the government water regulator, Riach said. “It highlights the uncertainty of what this legislation means, but however this is done, the government is motivated to have every New Zealander with safe drinking water.” All local authorities opted into the first stage of the three waters reform process and will later this year have an opportunity to opt in or out of the final stage. Opting out, however, would mean picking up full responsibility and costs for meeting new drinking water standards. Among the council’s submission points were the requirements for small suppliers to comply, the requirement for chlorination, the consequences for local authorities of assessing all drinking water supplies in their district and the impact on the district’s economic, social and environmental well-being. The national water regulator is expected to become operational in the second half of this year.

start setting up their site in the afternoon of Friday, and don’t leave until Monday morning – making it a nice local getaway. Social campers praised the Ashburton Lions Club on a great weekend. “We had some people who complimented us on a great weekend and said to us “see you next year” which is great,” Paterson said. This event is the Ashburton Lions Club’s biggest fundraiser. It takes a terrific amount of organising and energy for the club. The money from the event will go to their charitable foundation where it will get distributed throughout the community in a variety of different ways. The club is also happy that the project they took on in 2018 continues to grow, enabling them to help the Ashburton community even more. The weekend was also a perfect end to all the organising for club members. The ones who had caravans and motorhomes joining in on the fun of the weekend. Paterson didn’t camp out at the event, although he turned up every day. If he had his own motorhome he proposed he would stay the whole weekend and join in on the fun.

Two projects are under way that could have a significant impact on life for hut owners in the Lake Clearwater and Lake Camp settlement. For some time the Ashburton District Council has been working to have the settlement surveyed to establish correct boundary lines between huts and huts and reserve land. Over the years hut holders have had a realtively fluid approach to boundaries and the council now wants to ensure these are correct. Council commercial man-

ager Colin Windleborn said the scope of work had been prepared and this would be put out to a number of organisations to obtain costs. It was most likely the survey would be conducted by drone, he said. “But once we have the information, we’ll need to decide what we’ll do to progress this if we find there are buildings outside their leased area,” he said. As part of the tidy up of land occupation in the settlement, the council has also been looking at the future of several sections it owns, but decisions on their future will not be made until the survey is completed. Running alongside the site survey, council strategy and

compliance group manager Jane Donaldson is trying to identify the number of baches using long drop toilets and the number and type of holding tanks in use. Recently a toxic algal bloom warning was issued for Lake Clearwater and while this has been lifted it meant the council was now investigating whether the lakes settlement could have been a contributor, Donaldson said. “There are issues to be resolved here and all hut holders have received a survey asking them if they have a long drop, if they have a holding tank and if so, what is it made of,” she said. With the survey closing on

Monday, the response rate hadn’t been flash, she said, with just 82 out of the 198 hut holders returning their forms. She questioned whether the ones who hadn’t responded might be those who were still using a long drop toilet. Donaldson said she had also commissioned a report that would look at the options available for hut holders to deal with black and grey water disposal. “Once we’ve got that we can go back to the hut holders and talk about their options.” Generally, the hut holders were keen to do what was right and to ensure they had clean, clear lakes, she said.

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TEST YOURSELF Test yourself with the Guardian’s quiz 1. On what date does Good Friday fall this year? a) Friday, April 2 b) Friday, April 9 c) Friday, April 16 2. What shape is a thyroid gland? a) Butterfly b) Spira c) Spherical 3. Which kingdom did Alfred the Great rule over? a) Mercia b) Anglia c) Wessex 4. What is the minimum age for a US President? a) 35 b) 40 c) 45 5. Daguerre was famous in the development of what? a) Antibiotics b) Tyres c) Photography

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Sharp-shooter Clayton Yaxley was ‘jonny-on-the-spot’ recently when he managed to capture an image of a potential bird-strike. It wasn’t until he got home and downloaded the images that he realised what he’d captured. Either a few seconds too late, or a few seconds too early. You be the judge.

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OUR VIEW

Get rid of the meters By Malcolm Hopwood

here are two things that annoy me about down-town Ashburton. The first is parking meters and the second is the aggressive towaway signage. The 6.8 per cent rate rise has lit a slow fuse. So far the grumbles, like our power installation, are underground. People are absorbing the information and working out what it means to them. But it won’t go away. One common theme is that it’s excessive and hugely insensitive following Covid-19. It’s at the high end of rate rises around New Zealand. Another grumble is that ratepayers are absorbing the escalating cost of the civic building and library. That argument could be simplistic, but the Ashburton District Council might help itself by emphasising the community value that $56 million will bring. What benefits will the spend achieve for Ashburton? I’m sure it was showcased at the time, but a repeat might help as ratepayers absorb the increase. Accompanying that is a breakdown of what the 6.8 per cent increase means, how it was achieved and the opportunities affording Mid Canterbury people to debate the decision. However, my focus is not the rate hike. That issue has an ongoing life of its own. It’s the questionable need for parking meters. They are the most punitive thing a council can do to its residents. While it can be argued that meters enable an inter-change of vehicles as motorists carry out and complete their business, they are essentially there to gather funds for the local authority. Yes, the money might be earmarked for roading maintenance and improvement, but against a backdrop of 6.8 per cent rise, it can hardly be justified. East Street retailers tell us they’re struggling and need a helping hand. They are aware there are shopping precincts within walking distance that allow free parking. So, in addition to the current street improvements and beautification of our retail heart, please remove the ugly parking meters and absorb the revenue they bring. It can be argued that such a move will benefit the district’s economy. Come to Appealing Ashburton where there’s not a parking meter in sight, would help the town’s image and be a positive in the council’s marketing strategy. I can’t let my annoyance go without objecting to the two words “tow-away area.” Yes, they refer to private parking where motorists pay for the privilege of leaving their vehicles in a safe environment. I’m not debating that. But tow-away! It’s angry and threatening. I’m sure there are better words and improved methods of surveillance to achieve the result that doesn’t cause the same offence.

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OPINION 9

Three blasts from the past O

ver the weekend I had the pleasure of playing with and socialising with three blokes I used to play cricket with. It was a golf tournament at the Ashburton Golf Club and I must dish up some well-deserved kudos to the club for the way the tournament was run and the excellent condition of the course. The fairways were in super condition and the greens were hard and fast, but very true. Some found those greens tougher than others. My playing partner for the weekend, who shall remain nameless, proceeded to three-putt his way into a starring role in the next series of the Muppet Show. In his defence we did have a ‘Whopper’ on Saturday evening and all his putting blips happened on Sunday. It was great to catch up with the cricketing blasts from my past and there was some reminiscing indulged in, as well as doing our best not to ruin a perfectly good walk with bad golf. Old nicknames were tossed around as well as stories from the past, including one story about one of them throwing the ball at ME instead of the stumps. I know what you’re thinking. How could anyone want to throw a cricket ball at that nice young man Phillip Hooper? Clearly it was a case of someone suffering from ‘white line fever’. To be fair all three of them looked pretty fit and looked like they could pull on the whites and slot into a game on Saturday. I did say to the youngest of the three, “Have you ever thought of having another run”? He said he did venture back, after some time away from the game, to ‘fill in’ once. “My batting was rubbish, and I couldn’t catch anymore, so I thought bugger that, never again!” As much as we reminisced about the game itself and the

By Phill Hooper

OFF THE AIR

on-field tussles we had been involved in, we also chatted about the comradeship amongst the players, back in our day. We played hard inside the boundary rope and yes threw the odd verbal (and ball) at each other, but we knew how to enjoy ourselves afterwards as well. I remember sitting in old armchairs outside the Tech pavilion with the opposition, enjoying the last of the sun, before heading indoors for a big night of fun under the watchful eye of John Boy. It was amazing how many people could squeeze inside those clubrooms. I fear this type of after match socialising doesn’t happen as much these days which is a shame. I know from personal experience; my physical and mental health is in a much better state when I’m exercising and socialising. I know mental health is a real struggle for some people, and I’ve had a wander down that path in the past, but I think a lot of our youth could get some benefit from replacing the screen with sport or a hobby. Here’s something I read this week to back those thoughts up. Research shows that having a hobby is linked to lower levels of depression – and may even prevent depression for some. Losing interest and joy in things you normally like doing is one symptom of poor mental health. Known as “anhedonia”, it is one of the first symptoms of depression, and can even be used to predict the severity of depression a person might experience. Some studies have shown that

Phil Hooper with one of his cricketing mates, a fella who showed some promise and scored a few runs for the West Indies. asking patients to take up hobbies such as gardening or art are beneficial for mental health and wellbeing. To be honest, I got 23 per cent in School Cert Art, so I think I

should stick with growing a few veges. Till next week, Hoo Roo Phill Hooper Gardener

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.

How to get emotional eating under control J

ane* was telling me the other day how she found herself shovelling doughnuts into her mouth so fast that she wasn’t even chewing them. That was how angry or hangry she was. She felt out of control and those doughnuts just lay there on the table. She does not recall how they tasted, nor how many of them she ate, but she remembers that horrible feeling when she gained her control back. It was like someone else took over her body. She felt ashamed, guilty and also very sick from eating all the food. The reason she ended up binge eating was simple. She felt uncomfortable, sad, frustrated and angry and food was just lying there – simple solution. But Jane has also been trying to lose weight. She ate a very clean diet and exercised regularly. Yet her weight was not decreasing no matter how little she ate. That raised her stress and anxiety to the roof and more than of-

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HOLISTICALLY SPEAKING

ten she found herself mindlessly snacking on food that she didn’t even like. When you are on a quest to lose weight food is something that you try to control, limit or restrict. That puts extra pressure onto our mental health, especially when we are used to using food as a comforting mechanism. Food brings us comfort. That’s a fact no-one can change no matter how hard they try. Food comforts us from an early age and acts as a constant in our life in the majority of emotional situations. When we are in pain, when we are sad, when we celebrate or grieve. Food brings us together and comforts us when needed. Food and emotions are closely linked

together. Food helps us cope. That’s a good thing. But using food as a coping mechanism becomes a problem when it is our ONLY coping mechanism we have. We become very disconnected from our feelings, pushing them down, ignoring them or not being able to recognise what we feel. It becomes very hard for us to know what would make us feel better, aside from the food that we know. Expressing emotions became a sign of weakness, so it’s much easier and more socially acceptable to eat a tub of ice cream when you are sad than cry in public. So here is a fact. You will never stop eating emotionally. But you have the choice to have control over your act and rather than eating emotionally you will eat for your emotions. The first thing you need to do to gain back control of your emotional eating is to start addressing your feelings. This might be tricky, because you

might not know what you feel. So start working from the big emotion – do you feel anger, sadness, happiness? Now try to break it down a bit further – are you hurt, are you mad or frustrated? What is the reason behind it? Is it embarrassment, are you furious, are you suspicious or skeptical? Do you feel lonely or ashamed? The second step is to think about this emotion and find out one thing that would make you feel better that is not food. Would hugging help? Talking to a friend? Do you need to be made right? What else would help? Exercise, dance, punch something? But here is the thing, what if your emotional hunger has nothing to do with emotions, but it is purely loss of control over food from a physical hunger perspective? You say you eat enough? But still find yourself binging or emotional eating? Have you ever heard of taste hunger? These are all very valid reasons

why you are losing control around food and I have the perfect video training inside of my community The Radiant Woman that will help you understand the reasons for your binging and to get emotional eating under control in less than three days. You can gain an access by following this link www.facebook. com/groups/theradiantwomanwellbeing Remember, emotional eating is not a bad thing. It’s just your coping mechanism. * The name of my client has been changed to protect her privacy. Vera Prazak is a holistic nutritionist and runs the growing Food Freedom for Women group on Facebook. 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

10 WHAT’S ON

Ashburton Guardian Friday, February 19, 2021

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.

February 20

Mt Somers Mountain Bike Race Offers three mountain bike rides, and a walk for all ages and all capabilities. It’s a day the whole family can enjoy. With the event starting and finishing on Mt Somers Station, competitors will journey through captivating landscape that weaves around grassland, tussock, shady forests and flourishing native bush of the historic Mt Somers Station. Registration from 8am Racing under way at 10am Ride the Rakaia Has been cancelled

February 26

Jody Direen Country singer Jody Direen will be performing with her full band at the Tinwald Tavern. R18 event. Free admission. 9:00pm

Feb 27

Stand-Up Comedy – The Foreign Exchange Comedians Vasu Premkumar and Taylor Ruddle present a night of hilarious stand-up comedy at Arabica in Methven. Door Sales $15. 8-9:30pm

February 28 (new date)

National Mudslide Day An icky sticky event that is fun for all the family, including the big kids. Mania-o-roto Scouting are opening up the gates at 2 Chalmers Avenue for the community to join in the fun. Not limited to just a mudslide, there are lots of mud and water-based activities, something for everyone. Sausages and drinks will be available to purchase on-site. Remember to bring a towel. 10:00am-1:00pm

March 7

The Soldier’s Tale New Zealand Symphony Orchestra presents Stravinsky’s well-loved pocket-sized theatre piece, the Soldiers Tale, at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre at 2pm. Adults $30, student/child $15.

March 11

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 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 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 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

Tutus on Tour The Royal New Zealand Ballet returns in 2021 with their much-loved regional touring programme, Tutus on Tour, presenting an enchanting summer programme. Enjoy the ‘White Swan’ pas de deux from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake; Jules Perrot’s Pas de Quatre (1845), a gorgeous showpiece from the Romantic era; and two bold, colourful works by Andrea Schermoly and Sarah Foster-Sproull that were originally created for the Venus Rising season in 2020. A family programme for all ages, watch the dancers of the RNZB perform their favourites works. Tickets available from Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Wills Street. 6:30pm

March 26

Celtica From the producers of the smash hit show Celtic Illusion, comes Celtica, a high octane modern Irish Dance show will storm the stages of New Zealand on its National tour in 2021. Starring an elite troupe of dancers, including stars of Riverdance and Celtic Illusion, Celtica is the stage event not to be missed. Prepare to be mesmerised as you’re transported to the Emerald Isle. Witness first-hand some of the fastest taps in the world, awe inspiring contemporary Irish music and spectacular costumes. This show stopping performance takes the passion and power of Irish dance into the 20th century! Whether it be a night out with the family or friends, let Celtica enthrall and entertain you. Tickets available from Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Wills Street. 7:00pm

March 28

Messiah The Mid Canterbury Choir is thrilled to be presenting Messiah in the week prior to Easter – the traditional time Messiah was always sung. Our 2020 Messiah was cancelled due to Covid lockdown. Sixty singers – a combination of the Mid Canterbury Choir, with extra singers from Christchurch, Timaru and Darfield, will perform Messiah at St Stephens Church. If you know

Charity Market Garage Sale Ashburton Racecourse 9am Saturday, March 6.

Cakes, produce, crafts, household, furniture, collectables, antiques, garden, workshop, sports, children’s entertainment, sausage sizzle, craft stalls, cash or eftpos available. • Donations of good quality items gratefully accepted. No TVs, heaters or computers, please. • Items collected from Wednesday, March 3, or please drop off at Racecourse, 9am – 4pm Wednesday, March 3 – Friday, March 5. Phone John 307 6229 Malcolm 308 5770 Trevor 307 2629 Dave 307 4349

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Messiah well and would like to join us to sing, please contact the choir manager, Carol Gunn, on 027 287-2468. 2:00pm

April 17

The 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 to today announce a nationwide tour of The New Zealand String Quartet, Four Suits and a Soprano in April and May 2021. The concert tour, including 16 performances, will be a night of operatic classics from Nessun Dorma through to pop classics. So whether you’re a fan of the classics or a lover of pop’s high notes, there’s something for everyone in this night of magic. Tickets available from Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Wills Street. 7:30pm

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The owners have decided to sell this home. So decided to give it a freshen up just for you. New carpet, curtains some new paint, and recently updated the kitchen. They are good buggers so they are going you leave you the fridge.

Consented eco-friendly log burner. Three good sized bedrooms all with wardrobes. Kitchen has plenty of room for the dining table. Has a good sized family lounge. Separate bathroom has bath, vanity

and shower. Good sized laundry. Outside is easy-care with a huge double garage providing room for all the toys plus a garden shed. Overall a good family home built for the sun.

Enquiries over $375,000

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Three bedrooms Open plan kitchen, living area Separate laundry Main bathroom has bath and vanity.

Enquiries over $285,000

1/19 Tancred Street, Borough • • • •

Friendly St Stephens Close Large sunny open plan living 2 double bedrooms Central to Supermarket, Church and town amenities

17 Farm Road, Allenton

144 Railway Terrace Rakaia

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Entertainer’s kitchen Two large living rooms, alcove office 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms Private rear yard Well maintained

• 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.

Price: $660,000

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

Offers over $334,000

$315,000 + GST (if any)

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Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

61 Thomson Street, Tinwald

31A Philip Street, Borough

41 Brucefield Avenue Netherby

35 Harrison Street, Allenton

Offers over $359,000

Brand new price: $585,000

Enquiries over $325,000

Price reduction: $470,000

• 3 bedrooms • Sunny living area • 3 large garages • Loads of storage

Debbie Boon 027 448 4006

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

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

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

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

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

Helena Ratten 027 457 7998

We put you firs Call us for your free market appraisal today Acton Road, Lot 1, 7-9 Rakaia • Lot 1 $250,000 • Lot 7 $255,000 • Lot 8 & 9 $250,000 • Section sizes from 2.2ha

Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

40 Elizabeth Avenue Rakaia • Central location • Priced under GV • Commercially zoned • Possibilities endless

Enquiries over $140,000 Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

Perfectly Sized and Located 21 Thomson Street, Tinwald This large family home has been built for all-day sun, has four generous bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. Updated open plan kitchen, dining and living area with access to private patio and a separate lounge room. Enjoy views of the established garden and over the road to nearby Wisteria Lane park.

Spacious four car garaging with additional garage door opening to the rear of the section. This home has been repainted throughout, has new carpet, a separate laundry and a large family friendly fully fenced section. Fantastic location with just a short stroll to town, garden centre, cafes, doctor, and hairdresser. Call me now to view!

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Tinwald 9 Whiteoak Grove

Rakaia 41 Bridge Street Open Home

Netherby 87 Princes Street Open Home

Tinwald 18 Thews Road Open Home

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A home for families

Central Rakaia family home

Ready for you!

The Purrfect Cattery

This modern family home is situated in a popular subdivision on the west side of Tinwald. Space abounds in the open kitchen with butlers pantry, dining and family room. These areas connect seemlessly to the large, private BBQ area with stylish canopy for summer shade. Sliding doors from the family room lead you into the second living area.

Located in central Rakaia within walking distance to all shops, services and amenities. A home with character that will appeal to all families or alternatively a rental investment. An older original home that has been added to and modernized and features 3 bedrooms plus office/4th bedroom with ensuite, separate bathroom, toilet, single garage with laundry.

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.

Here is your chance to purchase a modern warm 4 bedroom home situated on 20 acres on the outskirts of Tinwald with the bonus of income from a well established cattery. The home boasts large open plan kitchen dining area with log burner and modern kitchen and large lounge area. A detached double garage & workshop sit next to this lovely family home.

For Sale Buyers $645,000+ View Sat 20 Feb 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU81319

For Sale Buyers $375,000+ View Sat 20 Feb 10.30 - 11.00am Web pb.co.nz/AU81760

For Sale Buyers $230,000+ View Sat 20 Feb 10.30 - 11.00am Web pb.co.nz/AU81675

For Sale From $850,000 + GST (if any) View Sat 20 Feb 11.00 - 11.30am Web pb.co.nz/AL83021

Allenton 18 Walshs Road

Tinwald 90 Thomson Street Open Home

Tinwald 21 Thomson Street

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Huntingdon 11 Halston Close

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Live comfortably

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Perfectly sized and located

Lake Hood lifestyle

Spacious and modern three bedroom townhouse, open plan living area with heat pump, master bedroom with ensuite. Well sited to capture plenty of sun and good indoor / outdoor aspect to private easy care grounds. Rear section with hot mix drive and plenty of off street parking. Close to creek Road shopping and with college and domain close by.

Virtually everything has been done for you - updated throughout including new carpet, window furnishings, bathroom modernised, painted inside and out. Three bedrooms with open plan kitchen, dining, living area. Plenty of heating and cooling options with a woodburner, heat pump and heat transfer system. Fully fenced on a corner section providing street views.

This large family home has been built for all day sun, has four generous bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk in wardrobe. Updated open plan kitchen, dining and living area with access to private patio and a separate lounge room. Enjoy views of the established garden and over the road to nearby Wisteria Lane park. Spacious four car garaging.

An immaculately presented stylish and functional home, located in the majestic spot of Lake Hood. This home offers many facets of lifestyle living, from the moment you walk into the entrance through to the open plan living area centred at the heart of the home whilst an adjoining formal lounge provides a place to relax. A large open plan kitchen, dining/living space complete with a scullery.

For Sale Buyers $495,000+ View Sat 20 Feb 11.15 - 11.45am Web pb.co.nz/AU83190

For Sale Buyers $348,000+ View Sat 20 Feb 11.15 - 11.45am Web pb.co.nz/AU82744

For Sale Buyers $555,000+ View Sat 20 Feb 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU83034

For Sale Buyers $660,000+ View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AU82234

Allenton 26 Miller Avenue

Ashburton 24 Keenans Road

Allenton 174 Racecourse Road

Ashburton 198 East Street

Touch of Elegance

Think outside the square

Where country meets town

Be your own boss!

This stunning home has been architecturally designed offering high ceilings in the west facing living areas and featuring large windows allowing the sun to stream in. From the welcoming entrance and wide hallway to the spacious open kitchen dining area with adjoining lounge and gas fire for atmosphere, you'll step inside and feel at home. Private viewings only.

A purpose-built processing building situated on Residential "D" zoned land in North East Ashburton. The site has a history of poultry processing and is currently used for processing of Turkeys for the well-known "Croziers Free Range Turkey" brand. The site/building is operated under a Risk Management Programme audited by the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI).

Situated in the highly sought after North West Ashburton residential/lifestyle subdivision offering a rural feel with all the benefits of town living. Close and only minutes drive or walking distance to schools, medical centre, hospital and all Ashburton services and amenities.

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.

Deadline Sale closes 4.00pm Wed 24 Feb 2021 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AU82800

For Sale Buyers $400,000+ View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AL78249

For Sale Buyers $320,000+ View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AL81562

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

Kakahu Sheep Dip Road

Carew 426 Stonylea Road

Forestry investment & lifestyle

Top quality unit - 170 ha

Situated approximately 35kms from Geraldine is a 22.5290 ha property currently managed as a forestry block with Pinus Radiata trees ranging in age from 21-26 years. The property is registered into the ETS scheme with NZ units included within the sale and to be transferred to the purchaser at settlement.

• Size and shape • Excellent 50 bale rotary shed • Mayfield Hinds Valetta, plus ground water irrigation • Two pivots plus some K-line and lateral sprinklers • Good housing • Excellent farm improvements.

For Sale $380,000 + GST (if any) View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AL77549

Tender closes 3.00pm Tue 2 Mar 2021 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AR82310

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Nest Or Invest 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.

Price Enquiries Over $265,000

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Investors – Be Quick 37 Davis Crescent, NETHERBY Are you wanting to increase your rental portfolio? I have tenants that would like to stay. Fixed term contract in place. This lovely solid brick home makes the perfect rental. Modern kitchen, open plan kitchen living with indoor and outdoor flow onto a deck and private backyard. Fenced for children and pets. Three bedrooms, modern bathroom, log

burner, single garage with workshop. Off-street parking and secure behind gates. Easy walk to Netherby shops, schools and showgrounds. Call now to book your viewing.

Offers over $340,000 Web ID AUE2678720 View Saturday, 11.30am - 12 noon

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. Three double bedrooms, separate lounge, the kitchen and dining room look out over the back yard with double doors. 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. Mt Hutt is at your back doorstep for the snow enthusiasts and for those who love fishing or catching salmon in the nearby Rakaia River! 3 1 2 Deadline sale: Closing 4pm, February 23, 2021 View Saturday, 10am - 10.30am Web ID RUE2702766

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Tranquil Retreat 21 Pages Road, ALLENTON Enjoy the established surrounds of a mature garden with this tidy three bedroom home. Situated in a central westside location amongst quality properties. This Oamaru Stone home is warm and sunny with north facing living and warmth from some double glazed windows. Well designed with the convenience of a separate laundry with additional house entry. A good sized double garage plus a garden shed provides plenty of

storage options. A smaller sized section which is well planted is a gardener’s delight whilst relatively easy care. Early possession available.

Offers over: $425,000 Web ID AUW2656487 View Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

Tucked Away In Hinds 74 David Street, HINDS Are you looking for a change in lifestyle? This property is worth the drive. Come for a short trip to Hinds and view this tidy permanent home. Lots on offer here in the Hinds community, local school, garage and convenience store and more. All within walking distance from this home. Good sized section 1,012m2. A spacious open plan kitchen and dining room flowing into the lounge, indoor and outdoor flow to the backyard.

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. 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

Price On application

Web ID ABS2674271

Once In A Lifetime! Three double bedrooms, bath, separate shower, separate toilet and separate laundry. Easy care section, chook house and garden sheds, carport. Lots on offer here, you won’t be disappointed.

Price: Offers over $285,000

4 Wilkin Street, TINWALD A truly unique property that has been in the family for over 75 years. Situated on a full acre section (4047m2) with three street frontages offering great development potential. The dwelling is a category B listed heritage building of local significance being a former Presbyterian manse.

Web ID HU2676844

A large land holding of this scale and close proximity to town provides plenty of scope for the astute buyer. Enquire for further information and viewing.

By Negotiation

Web ID AUT2638090

SO SO

Spacious Easy Living You’ll Love

Peaceful Location

Superb Mountain Views

18 Nixon Street, TINWALD

177 Mitcham Road, ASHBURTON 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. Open plan modern kitchen with three living areas all having access to courtyards and gardens, five bedrooms and three bathrooms plus hobby room/office.

Racecourse Road, ASHBURTON

With two living areas complemented by great indoor-outdoor flow and four bedrooms, this property will tick all the boxes. An inviting and modernised kitchen with dining/living area will surely be the hub of the house. A well-planned home with the convenience of three bathrooms. This lovely home is situated on beautifully presented grounds. The extra-large section has the bonus of being in two titles and will appeal to many.

Offers over $595,000

Web ID AUT2523501

Offers over $950,000 Plus GST (if any) Web ID ALW2631727

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.

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132 McMurdo Street, Tinwald, Ashburton carpets and vinyl, and new spouting. It sure has a lot to offer! The home is on a 458 sqm easy-care section and is close to schools and shops. Call now!

Here is your opportunity to own this lovely character filled home. Offering three bedrooms plus an office. Good size living area that is open plan with the dining and kitchen. This property has new

Everything You Want Price:

By Negotiation Over $299,000

136 McMurdo Street, Tinwald

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Approx Floor Area 122sqm

Approx Land Area 458sqm

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Friday, February 19, 2021 Ashburton Guardian

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Back to Fuller’s future By Bernard Egan

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he caption accompanying this photo circulated, along with other fascinating images, by our friend Roger Hart describes this as a futuristic-looking Dymaxion, designed by American inventor Buckminster Fuller (1895-1983). Not sure if we’ve ever heard of one of those before, in fact we’re not even sure if Dymaxion is even a word! We needn’t feel embarrassed, because it turns out Dymaxion is a term that Buckminster Fuller associated with much of his work, especially his Dymaxion house and Dymaxion car. He not only designed the car and the house but designed the word to describe them, Clever! Dymaxion is a portmanteau, or blending of the words dynamic, maximum, and tension to sum up the goal of his study, “maximum gain of advantage from minimal energy input.” Buckminster Fuller and naval architect Starling Burgess built three experimental prototypes “to explore not an automobile per se, but the ‘ground-taxiing phase’ of a vehicle that might one day be designed to fly, land and drive.” The Dymaxion’s aerodynamic body-

work was designed for increased fuel efficiency and top speed, and its platform featured a lightweight hinged chassis, rear-mounted V8 engine, front-wheel drive and three wheels. With steering via its third wheel at the rear (capable of 90 degree steering lock), the vehicle could steer itself in a tight circle, often causing a sensation.

Despite courting publicity and the mounting interest of several auto manufacturers of the day, Fuller sold all three prototypes, dissolving his Dymaxion Corporation and stating the Dymaxion was never intended as a commercial venture. One of the three original prototypes survives, housed at the Henry Ford Mu-

seum, and two similar replicas have been constructed. The Dymaxion was included in the 2009 book Fifty Cars That Changed the World. There is one unfortunate aspect to all of this. Not the story – it’s fantastic and fascinating – no, it’s the fact Roger won’t be able to do a road test of the Dymaxion!

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Maxwell was a brand of automobile manufactured in the USA from about 1904. The cars bear the name of Jonathan Dixon Maxwell, who with his partner Benjamin Briscoe formed a company to manufacture motor vehicles. For a time, Maxwell was considered one of the top three automobile firms in America, along with General Motors and Ford. After the company was taken over by Chrysler in 1925, the name was discontinued but not before some impressive cars like the Allan family 1924 model – one of the last of the line – were built.

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RURAL SPORTS AWARDS

Morrison makes finals spot By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

John Morrison will be out to follow in the footsteps of his childhood idol at this year’s Norwood New Zealand Rural Sports Awards. The talented young horseman was this week named a finalist in one of the five award categories at the annual event – the Young New Zealand Rural Sportsperson of the Year. He’ll be out to emulate not only the deeds of legendary Mid Cantabrian, Ricky May who last year was on the stage as a Lifetime Legacy winner, but also Sarah O’Reilly, who last year won New Zealand Rural Sportswoman of the Year. Morrison was initially nominated thanks to his outstanding achievements in the sulky as the winner of the last two New

Zealand Junior Drivers’ Premierships. He also broke new ground last year when he drove in the New Zealand Trotting Cup for the first time on board Di Caprio, who finished fifth. A talented horseman with a bright future both as a trainer and a driver, Morrison’s citation suggested he is in for a long and fruitful career in the harness racing industry, and could end up as a high-achiever. While news of becoming a finalist was welcomed by the youngster, it’s business as usual ahead for Morrison, with a busy three days in the sulky. He’s in action at Addington tonight, and will then be at Rangiora on Saturday before making his way to Winton for the race meeting down there on Sunday. Tonight, Morrison lines up one of his own stable runners, Boudica late in the programme.

The three-year-old filly has shown a modicum of ability in her early career, and with a good run from the inside draw, she should give a good account of herself. He also slips into the silks of his father, Chris Morrison early in the night on in-form trotter, Random Jude. Three drives tomorrow at Rangiora are then complemented by an excellent book at Winton on Sunday, where all five drives look big winning chances. He’s on board Tease My Tartan, Delightful Chevron, Cabella Noir, Memphis Tennessee and Willangus Lad. With 33 wins on the board, Morrison is just two wins shy of where he ended up last season as he shoots for three consecutive junior drivers’ premierships. And it would come as a major surprise if he didn’t add to the tally over the weekend.

John Morrison has been nominated for Young Rural Sportsperson of the Year. PHOTO SUPPLIED

FUTURITY STAKES

Probabeel facing star-studded field A top class group of rivals awaits Kiwi raider Probabeel in the Gr.1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday, where she will clash with the likes of Behemoth, Arcadia Queen, Ole Kirk and last-start Group One winner Streets Of Avalon. The Jamie Richards-trained mare was victorious first-up in the

Gr.3 Bellmaine Stakes at Caulfield earlier this month, and while pleased with the run, Richards is fully aware it will be a major stepup on Saturday. “She was brilliant first-up,” Richards said. “Damian (Lane, jockey) took the bull by the horns and rode her positively, and she sprinted

well fresh, albeit in a lower class of race where she got in quite well under the set weights and penalties conditions, she has got to take that big step-up next time.” Like a number of her key rivals, Probabeel will be using the Futurity as a steppingstone to next month’s All-Star Mile (1600m) which carries A$5 mil-

lion in prizemoney, a whopping ten times the worth of Saturday’s $500,000 Group One. A stable fond of following successful patterns, Probabeel took out the Gr.1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) in her third start in the spring and Richards said they are trying to follow a similar formula this time in.

“We are just trying to replicate what we were able to achieve in the spring – third-up into a nice mile race, and hopefully we can do the job again. It will be a big thrill if we could,” he said. “It’s a great field and a great dress rehearsal for three weeks’ time in the All-Star Mile. There is nowhere to hide.”

NZ Metro harness Today at Addington Raceway

R1 HYDROFLOW MOBILE PACE $12,500 1980m 17:26 1 See Me Now T M Williams 2 60 Caribbean Lily K M Barron 3 x2563 Twilight Bromac Sarah O’Reilly 4 48006 Times Are A Changin R D Close 5 2450x Surfers Delight J R Dunn 6 Shut Up N Dance M J Williamson T S Chmiel 7 64 Addo Carr 8 9 Mysterious Boy Kenny Lynn 9 70305 Doctor Steve R G Anderson 10 37424 Le Pole Dancer P J Davis 11 5 Talent Agent R T May 12 30 Franco Cornel J W Cox R2 LAMB & HAYWARD TROT $12,500 2600m 17:53 1 2470x Trixton Time Sarah O’Reilly R H Jenkins 2 95323 Jakarta 3 8005 Far More Zealous P J Davis 4 72660 Bacardi Pride M P Edmonds 5 Preacher’s Daughter G D Smith 6 44282 Random Jude John Morrison R G Anderson 7 23344 Ilsas Son 8 773x Salvo T M Williams 9 50058 Our Pegasus Pearl R D Holmes 10 602 Bourbon On The Rocks J P Versteeg 11 265x9 Venus Tyron J R Dunn

R1 The Fitz Sports Bar Sprint $1425 295m 12:08 1 64372 Mustard Custard A Joyce 2 453 Joyful Tears Matt Roberts 3 42555 Born Trixie R Wales 4 57674 Amuri Burn J T Mc Inerney 5 8724 Culvie Pub Hart & Taylor 6 26632 Goldstar Farryn R L Evans 7 36323 Opawa Cheap R Wales 8 33467 Nutty Nuts R Wales 9 468 Spring Judy R Wales 10 8766x Sea Spray Nova B T Freeman R2 Addington Events Centre Dash $1510 295m 12:24 1 42173 Cash No Stash R L Evans 2 311 Culvie But McCook & Jopson 3 72634 Angry Pete J T Mc Inerney 4 53212 Kay’s Last R Wales 5 27564 Opawa Di R Wales 6 87688 Mitcham Ocean J T Mc Inerney 7 17 Dark And Dusty Matt Roberts 8 33282 Goldstar Willa R L Evans 9 28786 Khatia J T Mc Inerney 10 84331 Pooran’s Jadeja McCook & Jopson R3 Steve Anngow Drapes & Blinds Ph.0272719588 Dash $1,510 295m 12:41 1 34562 Yes Yes No McCook & Jopson 2 26543 Goldstar Rebel R L Evans 3 12 Teresa Mendoza S & B Evans

12 74046 He’s A Cassanova R D Close R3 LONE STAR SIRES’ STKS 3YO FILLIES CLASSIQUE $20,000 1980m 18:24 1 514x5 Time Up The Hill K M Barron 2 323x7 La Reina Del Sur Olivia Thornley 3 111x2 Wanna Play With Me T M Williams 4 446x1 Alluring Tyron J R Dunn 5 23214 Aldebaran Floss C J Defilippi 6 22 Samanthas Moon R T May R4 NZB STANDARDBRED MOBILE PACE $10,000 1980m 18:55 1 3 Amore Vita Mark Purdon J R Dunn 2 Allegra J W Cox 3 7 Sonic Jo 4 5 Woodlea Beaver M J Williamson 5 2 Anna Love K M Barron 6 Snow Robyn T S Chmiel R D Close 7 1 Play Philly R5 XCM SPORT MBL TROT $12,500 2600m 19:24 1 1559 Hurricane Hill R D Close J R Dunn 2 5200 Isla Elsie 3 32947 Majestic Chick R D Holmes 4 21 Majesticmite S J Ottley K M Barron 5 31066 Tyene

6 950 Faith No More Laura Mckay G W Hunt 7 44964 Foreigner 8 60014 Sods Law J B Geddes A W Faulks 9 96802 Arran Chief J F Curtin 10 623 Luminosity 11 540 Orlando Magic R T May 12 9293 Sonoma Tyron G D O’Reilly 13 97492 Full Of Hope 14 74900 Rachmaninov T J Grant R6 AVON CITY FORD MBL PACE $17,500 1980m 19:53 1 25700 Boom R T May 2 43512 Ivana Legacy Sheree Tomlinson 3 94490 Arden’s Reality C J Defilippi 4 40014 Stick Man T S Chmiel 5 14415 Not Over R D Close 6 46463 Rocknroll Rod J W Cox 7 15884 Invaluable Sarah O’Reilly G D O’Reilly 8 41153 Enchantee R7 ALABAR MOBILE PACE $10,000 1980m 20:23 1 Tide And Time K M Cox J W Cox 2 6 Cut Glass 3 5 Star Casino J F Curtin 4 23 Mossdale Ben R T May K M Barron 5 4 Get Kraken

6 1 Executive Banner R L Houghton Ben Hope 7 1 Celtic Spirit R8 DAKINS HANDICAP TROT $15,000 2600m 20:54 1 x4432 Gil Favor P C Nairn K M Barron 2 x5062 Missucci 3 42028 Easy Pickings Ben Hope 4 90395 Idle Stuartia Craig D Thornley 5 20909 Mikemaro J F Curtin 6 5716 I Dream Of Jeannie T M Williams 7 03x81 Gold Chain C J Defilippi 8 7524 Phoebe Onyx J W Cox 9 41739 The Player J R Dunn A W Faulks 10 21245 Missalyssa 11 24825 Doff Your Cap R D Close 12 2013x Over The Love R9 FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MBL PACE $15,000 1980m 21:24 1 44502 Boudica John Morrison C J Defilippi 2 19 Idealingold J R Dunn 3 1534x The Falcon 4 x1455 Sweet Belle G D O’Reilly R M Cameron 5 x9707 Saginaw R T May 6 22225 Fire Fox 7 365x3 Bettor Call Me Olivia Thornley

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2 6x531 Young Mase McCook & Jopson 3 21521 Made The Cut D J Lane 4 68887 Jackie L J Waretini 5 25217 Homebush Fanta J T Mc Inerney 6 23334 Hear This M M Grant 7 64333 Goldstar Whitey S & B Evans 8 18767 Amuri Smoke J T Mc Inerney 9 28786 Khatia J T Mc Inerney 10 51673 Dr. Bravestone D Voyce R9 mayhounds.org.nz Rehoming Group Stakes $2920 520m 14:26 1 25851 Opawa Harper R Wales 2 14721 Diamond Dazzled M M Grant 3 x6846 Queena Bale C Roberts 4 11335 Know Grizzles G A Cleeve 5 12x65 Making News B C Dann 6 25633 Know Account G A Cleeve 7 41351 Upstart Crow A G Bradshaw 8 36374 Darla Bale C Roberts 9 45616 Angry Jane Matt Roberts R10 Suck It Up Sprint Final $1900 295m 14:43 1 75621 Punters Last R Wales 2 77221 Opawa Dan McCook & Jopson 3 75412 Button It McCook & Jopson 4 47322 Sozin’s Azure J T Mc Inerney 5 21211 Opawa Cooper R Wales 6 26822 Homebush George J T Mc Inerney

7 71725 Nippa Enough J T Mc Inerney 8 62131 Prince Zulu L J Waretini 9 41443 Spice Spice Baby A G Bradshaw 10 6x213 Next Off D J Lane R11 Crate & Barrel Hotel Sprint $1,745 295m 15:01 1 34823 Diamond Empress M M Grant 2 16672 Ghost Mode Hart & Taylor 3 47663 Claws In Leo D A Roberts 4 377x5 Know Crime G A Cleeve 5 88648 Homebush Finn J T Mc Inerney 6 67381 Goldstar Wynter R L Evans 7 21387 Mitcham Manering J T Mc Inerney 8 44535 Fidgety Feet McCook & Jopson Emergencies: 9 28786 Khatia J T Mc Inerney 10 84331 Pooran’s Jadeja McCook & Jopson R12 Livamol Sprint $2,095 295m 15:18 1 22887 Tabby S M Hindson 2 42527 Citizen Aguero J T Mc Inerney 3 55165 Mega Dream L J Waretini 4 63556 Goldstar Flora R L Evans 5 72466 Goldstar Aria R L Evans 6 52368 Tremonti B C Dann 7 38426 Come A Guster M M Grant 8 34448 Our Cook R Wales 9 14438 Regal Jock J T Mc Inerney 10 68x63 Shaw Lee McCook & Jopson

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R D Holmes Proviseur Mighty Reactor M J Williamson Rock Legend T M Williams Franco Stefan K M Barron Woodlea Diego K M Cox Pay Me Visa R D Close Franco Hoffman J F Curtin

Matt Markham’s Addington Selections Race 1: See Me Now, Franco Cornel, Shut Up N Dance, Surfers Delight Race 2: Preacher’s Daughter, Trixton Time, He’s A Cassanova, Islas Son Race 3: Wanna Play With Me, Time Up The Hill, Samantha’s Moon, Alluring Tyron Race 4: Amore Vita, Play Philly, Allegra, Anna Love Race 5: Hurricane Hill, Majestic Mite, Sonoma Tyron, Isla Elsie Race 6: Rocknroll Rod, Enchantee, Boom, Invaluable Race 7: Tide And Time, Mossdale Ben, Executive Banner, Celtic Spirit Race 8: Doff Your Cap, The Player, Gold Chain, Missalysa Race 9: Sweet Belle, Bettor Call Me, Franco Stefan, Fire Fox BEST: Hurricane Hill (Race 5) VALUE: Sweet Belle (Race 9)

Christchurch dogs Today at Addington Raceway 4 26777 Father Leo J T Mc Inerney 5 23514 Lautrec R D Blackburn 6 42823 Goldstar Lorenzo R L Evans 7 51528 Opawa Twirl R Wales 8 2815 Troublesome Kaza McCook & Jopson 9 28786 Khatia J T Mc Inerney 10 84331 Pooran’s Jadeja McCook & Jopson R4 Amber Cleaning Services Sprint $1745 295m 12:58 1 83345 Tonkawa Mitchell & Smith 2 37645 Opa’s Dream R Casey 3 34544 Starr Blueblood J T Mc Inerney 4 32431 Delaroche R D Blackburn 5 54185 Opawa Pink R Wales 6 25777 Goldstar Darwin R L Evans 7 16457 Sozin’s Symphony J T Mc Inerney 8 16807 Homebush Hotshot J T Mc Inerney 9 28786 Khatia J T Mc Inerney 10 84331 Pooran’s Jadeja McCook & Jopson R5 Springston Hotel Stakes $3,450 520m 13:16 1 6222x Taieri Mellay R Casey 2 758x3 Captain Tim S M Hindson 3 62246 Homebush Brave J T Mc Inerney 4 35 Opawa Cameron R Wales 5 64644 Lucky Luciano L H Anderton 6 4543 Smoothie J & D Fahey 7 23354 Goldstar Devon R L Evans 8 83667 Adobe Pebbles D A Roberts

9 37465 Tomfoolery L J Waretini 10 7788x Miss Cairo J T Mc Inerney R6 Clarkson Sign Studio Dash $1,745 295m 13:33 1 45676 Amuri Mystic J T Mc Inerney 2 23514 Mitcham King J T Mc Inerney 3 33434 Dream Runner McCook & Jopson 4 23541 Mustang Megan Hart & Taylor 5 6x653 Punters Bolt R Wales 6 47766 Ring Clown M M Grant 7 43681 Homebush Liam J T Mc Inerney 8 73574 Two Be Frank B C Dann 9 28786 Khatia J T Mc Inerney 10 51673 Dr. Bravestone D Voyce R7 Kolorful Kanvas Stakes $2,565 520m 13:51 1 20461 Opawa Sandridge R Wales 2 55676 Baldrick J T Mc Inerney 3 44743 Goldstar Alaska R L Evans 4 12567 Stumpy Bill M K Dempsey 5 40267 Goldstar Sharon R L Evans 6 12672 Know Ego G A Cleeve 7 53633 Bundy McCook & Jopson 8 63431 Goldstar Linda R L Evans 9 25472 Know Ratio G A Cleeve 10 73634 Shermo Bale C Roberts R8 Casswoods For Carpet Binding & Mats Dash $1,745 295m 14:08 1 43375 Homebush Rapper J T Mc Inerney

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Cockburn nabs five-for

There was no love lost in the Allenton club derby on Wednesday, however it was Progressive Livestock who ended up celebrating in the end. The side knocked over Allenton’s senior Phat Duck side by 41 runs in the Mid Canterbury open grade decider at the Ashburton Domain, in what was a tense, low-scoring finale. Former rep hero Ryan Cockburn proved to be the difference, as he ran through his Allenton counterparts with 5-22 from an inspired 3.5 over spell. Playing on a grassy track at the Domain, runs proved difficult to come by, due to both the conditions and some

tough bowling efforts from both teams. The Progressive Livestock team, featuring a few rep veterans and AshColl stars, could only muster 104/8 inside 18 overs in what was a nine-a-side set-up. Devon Flannery hit 20 from 18 at the top to be Progressive’s top scorer, as he combined for a steady opening strut with Jordan Bird. After Flannery fell to leave his side at 40/2, the bowlers made regular inroads through the middle overs, which also bogged down the flow of scoring. Jaideep Singh and Ranvy Pannu both claimed three wickets apiece during the innings to restrict Progressive considerably.

Allenton Phat Duck got off to a disastrous start, as skipper Karmjeet Singh nicked Jack Meyrick through to Bird behind the stumps off the very first ball of the innings. Two balls later Satwant Singh was caught, to leave the Allenton seniors reeling with two gone and no runs on the board. Things did not get much better as Satveer Singh miscued, lobbing one to the keeper to leave the score at 13/3. Causing all sorts of alarm with some well-directed short stuff, Allenton Progressive were denied a fourth moments later when Sanjay Undre Singh gloved

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AshColl target rebound

■■ Athletics

Run and Walk Ashburton

Buller Gorge Half Marathon & 10KM - Saturday 13th February 2021 Half Marathon Walk: Colin Phillips 3:21:47 (7th place 70-99); Judith Crozier 2:44:34 (1st place 65-99): Lorretta Rusbatch 2:50:18 (3rd place 65-99); Kelvin Leach 3:03:49 (9th place 50-59). Half Marathon Run: Ronnie Campbell 1:51:48 (24th place 50-59); Gabby Simpson 1:51:47 (12th place 35-44); Tam Grant 1:56:51 (18th place 35-44). 10Km Run: Lisa Campbell, Kate Soal, Gary Whiting and Ryan Simpson.

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By Adam Burns

Ashburton Golf Club

adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

The job does not get any easier for AshColl’s 1st XI this weekend as they face a tough road trip north. The side take on Christ’s College’s 1st XI in the first day of their twoday Ara Championship encounter in Christchurch tomorrow, with a steely reaction necessary if they are to stay in touch in the competition. Yet to get on the board in the championship, AshColl did show some fight with both bat and ball in the final day of their clash with St Bede’s at the weekend. Resuming on 23/1 and up against it to avoid an innings defeat, College scrapped to 190 in their second dig to at least force the match into a fourth innings. Angus Jemmett and Jack Middleton jointly top scored with 36 apiece, with other contributions coming from the middle and lower order. Despite a much improved display with the bat, it still was not enough to avoid a modest target for Bede’s, with 37 required for an outright win. Liam Fuller and Devon Flannery did not make life easy for their opponents, combining to leave St Bede’s at 19/3 and then 24/4. Despite the home team’s final day heroics, Bede’s pair Kyle Stevens

a short one around head height which ballooned back to Bird. A no ball was called, despite the one bouncer per over rule, and some heated exchanges ensued between some seething Progressive players and the umpires. It counted for little, as Sanjay went with the score at 33, before Phat Duck unravelled further to slip to 39/6 as Cockburn took control with the ball. Manpreet Hakkla (37) and Pannu added 24 to offer some slight reprieve, but after the former fell, it was curtains the very next ball as Phat Duck were skittled for 63 in the 13th over.

Ashburton Ladies - Tuesday 16th February - Longbeach Cup Rd 1 Nett Pauline Bell 72 on c/b, Leigh Wackrow 72, Pam Feutz 74. Nearest Pins: No 4 Gabites: Not Struck, No 8: Jenny Stoddart, No 12 Lynn’s small Salon: Not Struck, No 14 Todds of Ashburton: Hilary Lovett, No 18 2nd Shot: Brenda Whittaker.

Methven Golf Club

Methven Ladies - Wednesday, February 17 - Competition: Harrison Trays Winners: Heather Middleton & Sara Gallagher 73, Gail Limbrick & Ruth Smith 74.5, Tania Wilson & Sharryn Bree 76.5. Nearest Pins: No 4 Open Primo Café Gail Limbrick, No 6 Open Methven Foursquare Sharon Burrell-Smith, No 13 Open & Br B Methven Pharmacy Ruth Smith, No 17 Open Methven Travel Bev Isherwood. Twos: Gail Limbrick, Ruth Smith.

Tinwald Golf Club

Tinwald Ladies - Tuesday, 16 February - Medal Silver: Leen Bell 71, Bronze 1: Jacqui Beardsley 70, Bronze 1: Kellie Kenton 66. Stroke. Marion Oakley 72, June Bruhns 76. Nearest Pin: No 2 (2nd Shot) Murray Young Property Broker; Barb Cochrane. No 6 (2nd Shot) Sims Bakery; Marilyn Bennett. No 12 Mac & Maggie; Marilyn Bennett. No 16 (2nd Shot) Outdoor Adventure; Barb Harris. Memory Funeral Longest Putt; Sue Gutsell. 9 Hole: Putting Round: Helen Rennie 16 by lot.

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Ashburton Squash Club

Round 2 – Tuesday, February 16. GDC v Guardian 6-3, ANZ vs PGG 1-9, Midlands Seed v Agri Pro 3-7, ACS v Rabo Bank 4-6.

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■■ Golf Angus Jemmett opens the face of the bat against St Bede’s at the weekend. PHOTO JAIME PITT-MACKAY 130221-JPM-022

and Seth Matheson wrapped it up to complete a six wicket win for the visitors. As far as AshColl’s opponents over the next two weekends go, Christ’s sit in second spot in the Championship.

After picking up an outright victory over North West last month, they played out a draw with St Andrews, with STAC securing first innings points. Play tomorrow at Christ’s College gets under way at 10.30am.

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Saturday, February 20: Rd1 Bonnington Cup, Betty Adios (Qual) 8.15 for 8.30 start - Starter Rhonda Gallagher. (Ph 027 5313720). Tuesday 23rd Feb: Sandhurst Cup 4BBB Qual - Report 8.30 for 9.00: Starters Jacqui Welch (021 1353630) & Leigh Wackrow. Thursday 25th Feb: Nine hole tournament: Convenor Muriel Morgan (Ph 0279645380)

Tinwald Golf Club

Tinwald Women’s Golf Draw 23rd February 1st Norma Bradford putting - 9 holes 1st Bell Trophy Report 8.30 for 9.00 start, Starters D. Bell M. Colville, Cards M. Kennedy K. Young, Kitchen J. Bruhns, Roster convenor J. Bruhns.

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Daily Diary FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19

6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Circuit training in the 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. 10.30am ASHBURTON COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. Walking for about 30-40 minutes. Meet Walnut Avenue hockey Pavilion.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20

9am - 12pm ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. Stall holders will have lovely gifts, plants, woodwork and more. West Street Car Park. 9am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON FARMERS MARKET. Stall holders will have locally grown fresh produce. North end of West Street Car Park. 9am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM.

2021 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 Daphne Rissman on Roses. Domain Pavilion, Walnut Avenue.

Static displays with collections of up to 30 aircraft and memorabilia. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 10am - 12pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald. 10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY, Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven.

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Ashburton Weather

Friday: Fine. Light winds and afternoon easterlies.

Midnight Friday

Canterbury Plains

MAX

26 MIN 11

Friday: Fine. Light winds and afternoon easterlies. Saturday: Areas of low cloud morning and evening, but fine inland in the afternoon. Light winds, easterly breezes in the afternoon. Sunday: Areas of morning and evening cloud, otherwise fine breaks. Light winds.

A ridge of high pressure persists over most of the country through the long range period. A front slowly moves over the lower South Island on Tuesday.

Around The Region Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Saturday: Fine, apart from some low cloud morning and evening. Light winds and afternoon easterlies. MAX 24 MIN

Canterbury High Country

Friday: Fine apart from morning cloud or fog in some valleys. Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: Light. Freezing level: Above 3000m. Saturday: Fine apart from morning cloud or fog in some valleys. Wind at 1000m: Light for the day, then northwest 40 km/h developing in the evening. Wind at 2000m: Northwest 40 km/h developing by afternoon, rising to 50 km/h south of Lake Tekapo in the evening. Freezing level: Above 3000m.

26 12 25 12 27 11 27 12 26 12 26 11 27 12 27 11 27 10 Sunday: Fine. Light winds. SUN PROTECTION ALERT 26 13 25 12 25 12 24 12 23 14 22 13 PROTECTION REQUIRED 9 : 55am – 5: 30pm 24 11 22 11 23 11 Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap 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

Sunday: Morning and evening cloud, otherwise fine. Light winds. MAX

Readings to 4pm Thursday

Ashburton Airport Temp °C Maximum 22.3 Minimum 4.2 Grass min -0.8 24hr Rain mm 0.0 27.8 Month to date SE 22 Wind km/h 3:39pm Strongest gust Sun hrs on Wed 13.1 131.1 Month to date

Methven 20.8 4.6 – – – – – – –

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 22.2 21.8 3.9 5.3 1.0 – 0.0 0.0 23.0 19.6 NE 24 E 20 3:34pm 3:52pm 13.2 – 153.4 –

Tides, Sun and Moon Friday

25 MIN 11

Saturday

Sunday

Ashburton H 10:37am 11:03pm 11:32am 11:55pm 12:24pm Mouth L 4:15am 4:46pm 5:12am 5:40pm 6:11am 6:32pm Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

H 10:28am L 4:14am H 10:21am L 3:59am

10:51pm 4:40pm 10:47pm 4:30pm

11:16am 11:39pm 5:05am 5:28pm 11:16am 11:39pm 4:56am 5:24pm

12:04pm 5:57am 6:15pm 12:08pm 5:55am 6:16pm

Data provided by NIWA

6:56am 8:37pm 6:57am 8:36pm 6:58am 8:34pm 2:04pm

first qtr Feb 20

– 3:06pm 12:06am 4:08pm 12:36am

full Feb 27

last qtr Mar 6

new Mar 13

Ashburton Guardian Friday, February 19, 2021

Award in his sights FRIDAY SPORT

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Green light for Mt Somers bikers

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

It was a nervous few days for organisers of the Mt Somers Bike Race, but it is all systems go for Saturday. The event was thrust into a cloud of doubt after the snap return to Covid-19 Alert Level 2 restrictions on Monday, but race spokesperson Aubrey Aitken said they made the call to wait until Wednesday.

“We thought there was no point cancelling straight away, as you just never know,” Aitken said. “We were hoping everything would be held in Auckland and it looks like it was and the Government released us [back to Level 1]. “We were lucky.” Any extension to the level 2 restrictions would have forced some difficult decisions but with the return to Alert Level 1 on Thursday “it was back to normal, all go, and we are pretty happy about that,” Aiken said.

Online entries were set to close on Thursday night, but Aitken said they had been tracking ahead of previous years and with a good weather forecast things were shaping up for a bumper turnout. “Nothing happened between Sunday night and Wednesday afternoon, but since then the phones have been busy with enquiries. “Up until Sunday the online entries were running ahead of other years, and if that trend continues

it will be a pretty reasonable day.” After a year of cancelled events, there has been a noticeable increase in participation in similar events, and Aitken hoped that would be reflected in Mt Somers on Saturday. “People seem to be taking the opportunity when they can as we don’t know what’s around the corner, as if things get out of hand we could be in lockdown again next week.” Online entry is closed but people are still able to register on the

day from 8am with the racing under way at 10am. The annual race that crosses through Mt Somers Station offers three bike course distances – the 35km Challenge 30km Foothills and the 20km lowlands – and the walk, for all ages and all capabilities, with the duathlon event scrapped after low entries in the past, Aitken said. Aitken thanked the public for their support, and patience this week, and the sponsors for continuing to back the event.