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Ashburton Plunket received a helping hand this week as it prepared toys for the organisation’s pre-loved toy sale. The pre-Christmas sale provides an opportunity to buy a bag for $5 and fill it with toys. Ashburton College students spent their work day cleaning toys and sharing time with Plunket mums and their children. The toy sale will be held at Plunket’s Cameron Street rooms on December 11 from 4pm to 7pm. PHOTO SUE-ANN CARR

Six in a row for Mt Hutt Skifield By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

Mt Hutt has taken out the title of New Zealand’s best ski resort for the sixth year in a row at the World Ski Awards in Austria this weekend. With another trophy winging its way from Europe, Mt Hutt Ski Area Manager James McKenzie said it was a fantastic result in a disrupted season. “It’s great to get that endorsement on the work we have been doing and it gives us a mandate to press forward with our plans for development,” McKenzie said. This year was a trying season McKenzie said, with the impacts of Covid-19, having no international visitors, and a frustrating number of closed days due to inclement weather. “Our staff pulled out all the stops to get us up and running. “Our plans changed so many times in the lead up to opening and staff numbers were low to

begin with, but we were still able to deliver a strong season.” While the official vote count is not disclosed, McKenzie had been advised by the organiser that the voter turnout was high again this year and to be voted as the best ski resort in the country again was a big pat on the back for his staff’s hard work in a turbulent season. While 2020 was a big season for a number of reasons, 2021 shapes to be a huge one for Mt Hutt with plans to install a new eight-seater chairlift that can carry up to 3000 people an hour to the top of the run in two minutes. McKenzie said the countdown was on to a major decision on Tuesday on whether they proceed with the plans to install the new chairlift. “It’s a critical day next week when we will decide to proceed or not, but barring any major

changes we will likely move forward.” The chairlift will come from Italy in 51 containers, with the first containers already on their w a y

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and the others ready to be shipped. If the project is given the green light as planned, it will replace the existing 30-year-old quad chair which will start to be deconstructed. McKenzie said the Nor’west Express lift should be up and running in time for next year’s ski season.

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Population drifting, but not our way By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

Volunteers at last year’s Community Christmas Lunch.

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Ready for another community Christmas lunch By Heather Mackenzie heather.m@theguardian.co.nz

Making a list, and checking it twice is second nature for Ann Allott when it comes to organising the Ashburton District’s Community Christmas Lunch these days. After an impressive seven years at the helm, organising the event for the wider community, Allott has become a dab hand at getting things in place and 2020 is no different with things well under control for another instalment. Officially the Community Christmas Lunch comes under the Presbyterian Support umbrella who take care of the administration side, while Allott and her team of volunteers look after everything else. All Fed Up catering owner Dan Lysaght, has again put his hand up to be the Christmas Day chef for the eighth year running. “We are very lucky to have Dan Lysaght

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doing the cooking again this year, without a cook the day simply couldn’t happen,” Allott said. Lysaght said although the day is a long one, he gets to the Tinwald hall at 7.30am, it’s an extremely rewarding one. “This is such a feel-good thing to do. It is my way of giving back to a community who have supported me throughout the year. It’s a fun day, it really is.” Both Lysaght and Allott stress that all

members of the community are welcome at the Christmas table. This is a community Christmas Day for everyone and anyone to come and enjoy, they said. People may be new to the district, have family living elsewhere or are at a bit of a loss, if that is the case get in touch and book your place, Allott said. “We would be upset if people didn’t join in because they felt they hadn’t met some imagined criteria. There is no such thing, it’s open to all, young, old and in between.” “Please don’t be alone on Christmas Day, there is no need to be.” Allott is constantly amazed by the kindness of businesses who donate goods or help out financially. “We have never run short of anything, thanks to the generosity of those who donate.” Watch out for the registration forms in the Ashburton Guardian, they will run several times leading up to Christmas.

New Zealand’s population is on the move, out of cities and into the regions, but few of those upping sticks and relocating appear to be coming to the Ashburton District. Net internal migration statistics released by Stats NZ, show that 2020 has been a year marked by people opting to abandon city life and resettle in rural parts of New Zealand as working patterns change and the number of jobs that can be completed remotely increases. Net internal migration counts people from one part of New Zealand moving to another part of the country. The biggest winner has been Selwyn, with a net internal migration gain of 2100 people this year. Waimakariri is also near the top of the list with a gain of 1100. Ashburton, however, has had a net internal migration loss of 90. It was one of 21 territorial authorities to see a net outflow of locals heading to other parts of the country. During the year, Auckland lost 12,600 residents to other areas, but brought in 36,7000 international migrants to make up the loss. Christchurch had the second largest outflow of residents, 1900, followed by Wellington, 1400. One of the few cities to benefit from an internal migration surge was Tauranga, up 1900 people.

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Their work is done, Karl Russell (left) and John Waugh, retiring after filling key roles on the Ashburton Water Zone Committee. PHOTO SUE NEWMAN 251120-SN-6628

Water zone stalwarts retire By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

The Ashburton Water Zone Committee has been meeting for 10 years and over those years members have joined, served their terms and made way for new blood. And this week two of the committee’s current members John Waugh and Karl Russell called time on their service. As a hydrologist, Waugh brought with him a huge store of knowledge when he joined the committee in 2017.

He had spent a working life involved in water issues and while he did not officially become a committee member until that year, he had attended water zone meetings since their inception in 2010. In leaving, Waugh sounded a warning on the state of the Ashburton River. “Even when the Ashburton River resource consent review is completed, the river will still be the most heavily over allocated river in New Zealand. “If you want to see what happens to an over allocated river, look at parts of the Darling River

in Australia. It’s now a septic soup of blue green algae,” he said. In spite of the over allocation issue, Waugh commended actions that were being taken to meet the minimum flow target for the river by 2023. Problems with water quality were years in the making, he said, citing a 1978-1979 study on wells that showed elevated levels of nitrates. “Today’s problems have taken 40 to 50 years to develop, it’s not something new, it’s just getting worse. This problem showed up long before the dairy boom.” Russell, who represents Te

Runanga o Arowhenua on the committee said he counted achievements during his time as a member in the development of a harmonious, one team approach to resolving water related issues. “We now sit in the same room and discuss things; 15 years ago that didn’t happen,” he said. There was now a real sense of respect for one another and an environment where people could disagree on an issue, discuss an issue and still make good decisions, Russell said. “To be respected for what you talk about and share and then

Aiming for a baby-covered Christmas tree By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

Wanted: photos of babies of all ages, from all generations. Ashburton Plunket is putting out the call for baby photos and it’s hoping they’ll come in by the hundreds. Those photos are needed to create a novel Christmas tree, one that Sueann Carr hopes will be a winner in next weekend’s Festive Forest event, organised by Ashburton County Lions. The event will see about 40 trees created and decorated by community groups, businesses and individuals. These will be set up and judged in the Ashburton Event Centre on December 3. They will then be part of a twoday festive celebration. Carr has put out a call for baby

photos that will be turned into snow globes and used to create a uniquely Plunket style tree. “We’re hoping to get a range of photos so ask your mum, your aunt, your granddad. We want photos across the decades and you don’t have to have been a Plunket baby, you can be a Plunket supporter as well,” Carr said. She’s wanting copies of photos only, as those submitted won’t be returned. Anonymity of the snow globe babies will be guaranteed as just the year of birth, not the baby’s name will be used. Photos of babies or children up to five years of age are suitable for display, as this covers the Plunket age catchment. “We wanted a Plunket themed tree and what better way to do that than with Plunket babies,” she said.

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make decisions. Sometimes we need to rewind ourselves to listen. “Some of the things we talked about in the past are now starting to come true.” In retiring, Russell said he’d done his dash, he was mentally and physically “burned out”. Russell has served two stints on the water zone committee since its inception. The departure of Waugh and Russell will now see three vacancies on the zone committee, with the position left by Ben Curry’s resignation in June last year yet to be filled.

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irst it was Tauranga, now it’s Invercargill, two local authorities where disharmony, discord and dissent are rife. Tauranga, the golden city, the city of sunshine and ridiculous house prices, the place that’s one of the fastest growing in the country is in a mess. Its councillors are fighting and there are power struggles and dissent. First term mayor Tenby Powell was clearly not capable of handling the political infighting, pulling the pin and calling for the running of the city by commissioners. Invercargill, on the other hand, is dealing with a long standing mayor who might well have reached the end of his

By Sue Newman FROM THE PRESS BENCH run. He’s no longer the brash upcomer who headed south and declared “I don’t care where as long as I’m mayor”, and appears to be losing his grip on the council’s leadership leaving a rudderless team. What’s happening in both cities could easily also be happening on a lesser scale with any council team around the country because of the way in which local body elections are run. They’re an open door to

anyone who has the confidence to put their name in the hat and who has the public presence to muster enough votes. There’s no preparation, no qualification needed, no standards to pass. Any training that comes a councillor’s way is after the event – a one-day initiation to do what is undeniably an incredibly important job. It’s no wonder some flounder, others struggle to be part of a team and not top dog. Maybe it’s time for an overhaul, for a rewriting of the election process, with some form of training or screening process put in place before names go on the ballot paper. At least the chaff could be sifted from the wheat at that point,

motivation would be tested, the reality of the job would be revealed and the depth of the commitment required hammered home. Communities would still have a chance to vote for the candidates they wanted, but they’d then have the assurance that those standing were up to the job. And candidates would know exactly what they were getting into, that their team was just that, rather than a collection of individual egos. Currently we’re pretty lucky in Ashburton. If there are any cracks, they’re not showing. what we’re seeing is healthy debate, rigorous challenging and a clear desire to get on with business. Long may it last.

Out with the old, in with the new By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

For decades of pilots it’s been home base, but the Mid Canterbury Aero Club’s headquarters is now just a patch of bare ground. The elderly club rooms have been demolished, the site cleared and plans for a new clubrooms are firing ahead as the replacement headquarters prepares to leave its site in Ashburton centre for a road trip to a new future. In a two-bid contest, the aero club won the race to secure the building once used to house Ashburton’s Information Centre, and it is now in another race to be moved out of the town centre before the Christmas shopping rush starts. The demolition was a pretty quick affair, club member Keith Pickford said. Once asbestos issues were dealt with, roofing iron was removed, the wooden structure was bowled, crushed and carted away and that just left the foundation to be removed. That done,

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Two planting projects that will boost biodiversity values in the Ashburton District have been given the money and the greenlight to proceed. Under the Environment Canterbury’s Immediate Steps biodiversity funding scheme, that provides funding for a biodiversity partnerships between water zone committees and residents, approval has been given by Ashburton’s Water Zone Committee for plantings in the Glens Wetland and Mt Harding Creek. Both projects, however, come with a request that water quality

Water consents Forty-five of the 88 consents to take water from the Ashburton River that are undergoing review, have been granted, one has been declined, one surrendered and one is subject to public notification. The review of the remaining 40 are on hold while holders produce a plan to resolve outstanding issues.

Weighbridge A project to construct a heavy truck weighbridge just north of the Rakaia River Bridge is on hold after objectors demonstrated it was impractical. The NZ Transport Agency is now looking at alternative locations, with one site being investigated on Old South Road/Heslerton Road opposite Synlait’s Dunsandel factory.

Bridge lights Lights on the river bridge have been unlit for about four months because EA Networks was reluctant to work on the bridge poles because of safety concerns. The NZ Transport Agency has worked with the lines company to ensure the streetlamps are replaced.

Student drivers Seventeen students took part in the first AA Licensing Mobile Unit driver’s licence tests at Mount Hutt College. The students achieved a pass rate of 78 per cent. The initiative had been developed as a trial between Mount Hutt College, Ashburton College, AA and the Ashburton District Council to target students who, for financial reasons, struggle to get to a licensing office. College students have also taken part in licence tests.

Warning signs Since active ‘stop ahead’ signs were installed at the high crash rate intersection of Thompson’s Track and Somerton Road last year there have been no serious or fatal crashes reported.

Eruption toll rises to 22

For decades it’s been the headquarters for the Ashburton District’s private pilots, but the Mid Canterbury Aero Club’s gathering spot has been demolished to make way for the relocated Ashburton town centre building that served for many years as an i-SITE. PHOTO KEITH PICKFORD the site was bare and Pickford said foundations are now close to being laid for the new building.

The plan is to have the new building settled on site before Christmas, Pickford said. Removal crews are working

on the i-SITE building, inserting stablising beams and removing a front verandah before the relocation.

Local wetlands receive funding boost By Sue Newman

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is monitored as part of the funding deal. The area proposed for the Glens Wetland is on a Lower Downs Road property. It covers 2.2 hectares and contains two streams that flow off the lower slopes of Surrey Hills as well as several wetland areas. About 1100 native plants have already been planted at the site with an initial grant from the Immediate Steps Fund and the second grant of $19,704 will complete the project. This will be used to buy 4200 ecosourced native plants and plant guards. The project has an allup cost of $43,640. When the pitch was made for funding at Tuesday’s Ashburton Water Zone meeting, mayor Neil Brown suggested the wet-

land should be tested before the plantings were completed and at intervals after that to see how fencing the area and the filtering effect of plantings improved water quality. “Testing could confirm the success of the project,” he said. Committee member and ECan councillor Ian Mackenzie agreed and said testing water quality would be a great way to show the quality and value of wetlands. “Without water quality monitoring the projects are half cocked,” he said. Funds were also approved for Mt Harding stream plantings. This stream runs for 33 kilometres from the base of Mt Hutt, through about 20 prop-

erties in Methven and joins the Ashburton River. It has recreational and amenity values. The zone committee, through the funding programme, has already supported a number of individual riparian projects along the stream, but no overall management plan has been developed. One property owner has already planted 6 kilometres of the stream bank and intends to plant an additional one kilometre each year. In December and January ECan staff will walk the catchment and engage with landowners. From this a prioritised work plan will be developed. The project would come with a $100,000 price tag.

Police have confirmed Horst Westenfelder, 64, died overseas in July, bringing the number of people who died as a result of the eruption in December last year to 22. Whakaari / White Island erupted on December 9, 2019 while tour groups were still on the volcanic Bay of Plenty island. Westenfelder died due to medical complications while receiving treatment for his injuries in a hospital overseas on July 2. A public remembrance event marking one year since the eruption will take place at Mataatua Reserve from 11.30am on December 9.

Covid-19 cases Genome sequencing has showed the Air New Zealand crew member who tested positive for Covid-19 in China is not linked to known cases in New Zealand, the ministry of health says. The ministry reported one new case of the coronavirus in managed isolation yesterday. The person arrived on November 14 from the United Kingdom via the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia and tested positive around day 12 of their stay in managed isolation. The Air New Zealand crew member was likely exposed to the virus overseas, but the ministry said it would continue to take precautions because the source of infection was still unknown

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Would you like milk with that? By Heather Mackenzie heather.m@theguardian.co.nz

“We worked on the bottom floor of Beaths, which was right across the road from the Ballantynes building. I saw the fire start on the lower floor and then travel upwards.” When you have been around for 90 years like Joan McKay has memories pile up on one another like oat stookes drying in the summer sun. Born in Ashburton Hospital in 1930 to parents Jeanie and Ralph Chambers, McKay grew up on the family farm on Pole Road in Methven, where she and her sister Margaret and brother Trevor all attended the Lauriston School. War time hit and with it came a shortage of manual labour to help on the farm, so Ralph and Jeanie decided it was time to sell the farm and look for something else. That something else came in the form of work for Ralph at the Belfast Freezing Works. McKay said her dad liked that kind of work. A chance conversation with a chap in a plumbing shop, who said to Ralph: “There must be more to life than this”, led to the family going into the milk run business in St Albans and Papanui. McKay remembers getting up at 3am and going out to the Devon Milk Factory on the corner of Johns and Main North roads to collect the milk bottles, loading up the truck, driving back and starting the delivery. Milk safely delivered, McKay and her father would return home at 7am, to enjoy their breakfast cooked by her sister Margaret. When her father’s back was playing up McKay said her mother Jeanie, sister Margaret and brother Trevor would all step in to lend a hand. Those who are familiar with McKay know what a hard worker she has always been, and back then it was no different. Milk run finished, she would eat breakfast and then jump on her bike to get to her day job as a tailoress at Beaths Department Store in the centre of Christchurch. Here she worked a full eight hours, sewing men’s suits and fancy ladies’ clothes.

Joan McKay helped source the stories for the book Coal Range by Candlelight and the image is of her beloved Angus (left). PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 241120-HM-204 “There was an alleyway between Beaths and the DIC building next door where I could leave my bike. It was always there after I finished work, you couldn’t do that today, someone would swipe it,” she said. McKay has happy memories of working with the other two to three women in her department and of her boss, who used to sit crossed-legged on the wooden table hand-sewing interfacing into suit lapels.

tried their best to reach them, but their ladder was too short and the fire moved too quickly, they couldn’t save them, she said. McKay said when they went back to Beaths the next day all their building’s windows were all cracked to pieces due to the heat from the fire across the road. “I enjoyed my time in Christchurch, but Angus squashed that when I married him

We worked on the bottom floor of Beaths, which was right across the road from the Ballantynes building. I saw the fire start on the lower floor and then travel upwards.

Joan McKay at her 90th birthday party with Hillary Hutton (nee McKay) who made the cake.

Not all of her memories from the four years she was there are as pleasant, McKay had the misfortune to be working at Beaths the day of the Ballantynes fire on November 18, 1947. “We worked on the bottom floor of Beaths, which was right across the road from the Ballantynes building. I saw the fire start on the lower floor and then travel upwards.” She recalls seeing around eight people trapped on the third floor. The fire brigade

and followed him to Methven.” For her all her hard years of service at Beaths, McKay was given a nineteen pounds and six shillings bonus when she left. A paltry amount in her opinion and one that still rankles all these years later. Romance for the young tailoress and the farmer began when they met at a wedding dance in the Lyndhurst Hall. “Dad and Angus started chatting by the stage, the rest of us were sitting at a table further down the hall.”

During the conversation the men discovered they both belonged to the same Lodge. Common ground established, Ralph brought Angus over to meet the rest of the clan. Lingering glances, shy smiles, and sisterly giggles prompted Angus to ask the city girl to dance. “Halfway round the hall Angus asked me how long I had been at school for. I told him I attended West High in Christchurch, but that was three years ago. He must have thought I looked very young.” Wedding dance over the pair went their separate ways. However a smitten Angus was not about to let the young girl slip through his fingers. Putting his amateur detective skills to work Angus tracked her down via her brother Trevor who was working at Matson and Co, a stock and station agent in Christchurch at the time. Family address supplied, Angus soon dropped by and asked her out. Marriage followed in June 1951 when they tied the knot in the Knox Church in Christchurch. “We went to Timaru for our honeymoon and found a nice place to stay, but had to keep it short as Angus said he had to get back to the farm. ‘I have work to do’, he said. “We have two sons, Angus and John, they are both pretty good fellows. I also have three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.” Husband Angus has been gone for 15 years now, and I miss him every day, she said. Mention cups of tea in Methven and just about everybody will tell you McKay’s tea pouring capabilities and ongoing commitment to the task is legendary stuff. Albeit at Presbyterian Church functions, Methven House meetings, Coal Range and Candlelight book committee meetings, Methven Foot Clinic afternoons or in the early days when up to 20 men were working on the farm, everybody knows none of this would have ever been right without McKay holding on to a two-handled aluminium tea pot and asking: “Would you like milk with that?”. Living in Terrace View it is now up to the carers to bring her cups of tea, however in a twist of irony the champion tea maker only drinks hot water these days.

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There’s no place like home By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

’ve always felt like the Ashburton District is a pretty good place to live. I had the pleasure of growing up here, before leaving for a while, but always with the intention of coming back. A nice quiet way of life, where you are far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Christchurch up the road, but not too far away if you need to sneak up the road and grab something or to attend an event. With good people, plenty to do and a really relaxed and largely welcoming community, it was where I wanted my children to grow up – and luckily, they are. And I know I’m not alone. A lot of people I grew up with are doing the same. They’ve gone away, lived it up for a few years, but have returned to settle back down into life and to enjoy what the place we call home has to offer. So why aren’t others seeing it that way? The latest population statistics show that New Zealanders are looking at uprooting their lives from the major centres of our country and moving to the country. In search of the quieter life, perhaps. But they don’t appear to be choosing our back doorstep. And the question is, why? Despite what some social media commentators will tell you, this district has plenty going for it and plenty to do and see. You’ve just got to get out and see it. From recreational adventures right through to educational opportunities all bases are covered and done so in a manner that works a lot smoother than what you’ll find in major areas of this country. With a plethora of jobs available in all variations of sectors of employment, there’s no shortage of opportunities – but something is holding the masses back. There’s something stopping them from breaking down those initial barriers and making the decision to come and join us. Talk to anyone who’s moved here in recent times and they’ll likely tell you it was one of the best decisions that they’ve ever made. They love the wide open spaces, the quiet, yet just busy enough way of living and would recommend it to anyone else who asked. Perhaps we need them to be fronting our next welcoming campaign. They’re the living proof that it works.

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OPINION 9

A-FLUSH with GERMS I

n the past I have written about my concerns around the anti-bacterial world we live in. I worry that we are killing off all the good bacteria as well as the nasty ones. Don’t for a minute think I’m trying to stop people using soap to wash their hands, it’s all the sprays on the market these days that I’m concerned about. You know the ones you see on the telly ads where the lady is wiping down her kitchen bench with raw chicken legs before making the world right again with a few sprays from the magic bottle. Bacteria are pretty smart little buggers and I fear they will be busy working away in the back room on a plan to combat all these sprays from the magic bottles.

By Phill Hooper

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Things aren’t going to get better in a hurry with this virus floating around the world. It’s an opportune time for big companies to prey on the world’s growing fear around anything bacteriary and virusary (yep I just made up two words). Here’s an example of that. The world’s first anti-bacterial phone has been introduced. As you know, our phones are among the most contaminated objects we regularly come into contact with and that was BEFORE COVID-19.

Now, Bullitt Group says it has enhanced its Cat S42 smartphone with antimicrobial protection, which prevents bacteria from spreading or multiplying on the device. The new version of the existing Cat smartphone is treated with silver ions during manufacturing, which they say inhibits growth of microbes. Tests show the Biomaster antimicrobial technology reduces bacteria growth by 80 per cent within 15 minutes and eliminates 99 per cent of microbes within 24 hours. The phone is also dust and waterproof, and can be washed with soap, or even bleach for greater protection. And, yes, Cat is the same company that makes Caterpillar farm and construction equipment. I don’t really understand the

need for this product. It’s your phone, used predominantly by you and therefore carrying your germs. So if you don’t already have Covid, you probably aren’t too likely to catch it off yourself. Of course, your other option for keeping nasty germs off your phone is not to take it to the toilet with you. While we are talking toilets and new inventions, a Spanish company has invented a self-cleaning toilet that could make flushing obsolete. Kekatron Desarrollo SL has released a video showcasing their new loo’s capabilities. In the video, it is loaded with a mountain of imitation refuse (insert poo emoji) and toilet paper. Instead of swirling it away as a normal toilet does, this unit re-

tracts the bowl into a dishwasher-like device that automatically cleans, dries and disinfects it with ozone gas after each use. Afterward, the toilet springs back into place, looking no worse for wear. And best of all, the cleaning process only requires two litres of water – about a third of what an average toilet uses per flush. I’m picking that any parents of teenagers will be thinking “challenge accepted”. Till next week Hoo roo Phill Hooper Flush with germs Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

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Beautifully appointed family home, 8ha 214 Mayfield Klondyke Road Located only 2kms west of Mayfield and 25 minutes west of Ashburton this impressive 5-year-old home with character features is looking for new owners. This beautifully appointed home has been built for all-day sun and the views to Mt Peel, the Surrey Hills and the Southern Alps. A landscaped garden with large lawn provides plenty of space for children, pets and outdoor lovers. The home has two living areas, four bedrooms or three with a large office looking out to the garden. The master bedroom which has beautiful views, has an ensuite with double tiled shower and walk-in robe.

The open plan living areas have excellent indoor/outdoor flow to the two patios. The high spec’d kitchen has a scullery, wine cellar-look cabinet. This home is heated by central heating, meaning it’s always warm when you come home, it also has a logburner to add to the ambience in winter. This property is located next to the south branch of the Hinds river and offers plenty of space in the quiet countryside, only 1 hour 20 from the Christchurch CBD and 1 hour to Mt Hutt skifield. It is a great warm family home in a lovely garden setting.

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Focused for great results “Leah Harrison sold us the most perfect retirement home and we both have been in awe at the friendly service we have received. Nothing was a problem and everything came together without any stress. Leah kept in contact and even after a month still popped in to see how things are going. We both wish her well in her profession and know others will agree at the lovely friendly service she provides.” Marg and Markham Lloyd – 24A Oxford Street

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Located on the popular Catherwood Close, this four bedroom double glazed home set in the most private of settings is truly a rare find and will impress all those who take the opportunity to view. Built for all day sun, the layout is such that the hub of the home is the kitchen dining living area heated by heat pump with access to the patio area.

A well-presented lifestyle property that will appeal to any buyer looking for space to enjoy country living at its best at an affordable price. Excellent views of Southern Alps and rural aspect are a feature along with well-maintained 2 bedroom, modern kitchen and bathroom separate laundry home with outdoor living and low-maintenance section.

Here is a great opportunity for a new owner to put their stamp on this treasure located in a good spot close to town. This home boasts three double bedrooms and a smaller single bedroom at the rear. The open plan kitchen, dining and living areas are heated by a compliant woodburner. A sliding door off the living gives outside access to a private sunny yard.

Upon visiting this gorgeous home, people often comment that it should be in the House and Garden magazine and they are not wrong. Simply stunning - this four double bedroom home in the ever popular Pages Road offers you the opportunity to take advantage of the current owners efforts.

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Lake Hood 4 Trent Place

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Not to be missed

Designed for family living

A perfect place to call home

The ideal family home with two ensuited bedrooms plus a quality bathroom. Or the ideal holiday home to share at "The Hood" with spacious kitchen/dining/living area and separate lounge. Canal frontage, jetty, kayak park, ample sealed driveway for vehicles and boat leading to the attached double garage. Thinking Lake Hood - this will get you on the move!

Two bedroom front unit in a very sunny position and close to many amenities. A great outlook from the kitchen and living area and with your own outdoor courtyard. Very tidy with some work done but adding personal touch will enhance. Heated by heat pump A stand alone single garage with automatic door is also part of the property.

Located in a well established neighbourhood close to Argyle Park, this quality home is well suited to families. Capturing all day sun you can happily enjoy the comfort and warmth of the large windows and sliding doors in this quality built home. The home is on two levels and includes four good sized bedrooms (one downstairs) with a bathroom on each level.

If you are looking for a house with a difference this could be the home for you. From the moment you walk up to the door with the polished concrete feature wall which goes inside to create an entrance way to the black and white theme with black detailing everywhere from light surrounds to kitchen sink and tapware.

For Sale $662,500 View Sat 28 Nov 11.00 - 11.45am Web pb.co.nz/AU79044

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For Sale Buyers $620,000+ View Sat 28 Nov 11.30 - 12.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AU79585

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Ashburton 214 Walnut Avenue

Ashburton 142 William Street

Tinwald 101 Maronan Road

Tinwald 72 Grahams Road

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Central Haven

A world of your own - 2 ha

13 ha Blue chip farming

Be impressed with this wonderfully warm and stylish elegant home situated within walking distance to Schools, shopping centre and Domain. Extensive refurbishment throughout including new kitchen with new appliances, updated bathrooms, one with freestanding bath, new carpet and paint throughout and LED lighting.

Country style kitchen, open plan living, pallet log fire dividing dining from lounge, stunning character window, four bedrooms with option to restore to original, separate toilet and laundry plus HRV. Wooden deck overlooking tranquil gardens and veggie plot. Sectioned off area featuring double garage and extra off street parking, this home could be your central retreat with that lifestyle feel.

The three bedroom home nestles amongst a park-like garden accessed down a tree studded drive to your sanctuary. Enjoy the peace of sheltered privacy. A warm family home with spacious open plan kitchen/dining/living area with slider to a summer friendly veranda. Large windows along the frontage enhance the garden view from most rooms. Mum's kitchen with dishwasher, rangehood and good bench space.

Sounds like a town address and almost is! Residential D zoned land (subdivide to 4,000sqm) situated 158 metres from the town boundary. Excellent shape with over 200 metres of road frontage. Productive deep Wakanui silt loam soils, excellent shelter and great views from the development to the mountains. Land bank, farm, invest, develop - your choice!

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Huntingdon 15 Lake View Terrace

With construction being completed in 2017 this large scale family home now has a fully established feel and the sheer amount of living space ensures you can spread out and relax in complete comfort. The higher stud ceilings throughout the four bedroom home frame the spaces nicely and the entire home has abundant natural light. Fabulous kitchen with walk-in pantry, the open plan dining area and kitchen is a superb platform for hosting guests. The property promotes effortless access out to the landscaped and low-maintenance gardens. Four double bedrooms, the master with luxurious ensuite and WIR is separate to the other three bedrooms.

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Deadline Sale closes Thursday 17th December, 2020 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior) View Sun 29 Nov 1.00 - 1.30pm Web pb.co.nz/AL79843

Hamish Niles 027 435 6265

Kirsty Clay 027 308 7557

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Karen McRae 027 436 4146

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Robert Harnett 027 432 3562

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Treasure In Tinwald 162 McMurdo Street, Tinwald This treasure won’t last long so be in quick! This home is ready to welcome new owners who want warmth and adventure. Open plan with modern kitchen and breakfast bar. Double glazing throughout, four bedrooms and two bathrooms, one with a spa bath. Heat pump and log fire. The children’s bedroom has a play

loft which they love to climb. Two toilets and a separate laundry. Double garage with offstreet parking. Child friendly property with playground, fully fenced. Easy care section and a barbecue area to entertain family and friends. Properties like this don’t come up very often. A must view.

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Comfortable Classic 80 Elizabeth Street, ALLENTON Perfectly positioned on a super sunny section this charming three bedroom home will suit many. Spacious updated kitchen, new carpet, floor mounted heat pump and the natural light that beams into this home will ensure you’ll be extra warm and cosy. All of these features combined with the hobbies/games room, double garage and well maintained spacious section make this a great family home.

Time To Move In There’s room for both the kids and the dog here making it a happy place for all.

Offers over $375,000 Web ID AUW2588120 View Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

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163 William Street, Ashburton A lovely four bedroom home that has served the current owner well for 40 years. Warm and cosy conservatory provides that space for hosting visitors and enjoying the sun. Heated with a log burner and boasting a large double garage and easy care gardens. Some outbuildings for storage are also a bonus. The property backs onto McLean Park and is walking distance to the Intermediate and Netherby Shopping Centre.

The exterior has been recently painted and the roof was replaced several years ago. 1012sq metre section, this is certainly worth a look for new home purchasers or investors.

Offers over: $345,000 Web ID AUE2564182 View Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

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A Great Investment Opportunity 100A Alford Forest Road ALLENTON This is must view from an investment opportunity. The first flat is open plan with two bedrooms and a separate laundry. Shower over bath with hand basin. Separate toilet. This flat has a carport. Fridge included. Previously tenanted at $250 a week. The second flat is open plan with one bedroom, separate laundry and shower over bath with separate toilet.

Opportunity To Add Value Off street parking and a deck and an outdoor area. Washing machine included. Previously tenanted at $180 a week.

Offers over $280,000 Web ID AUW2579954 View Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

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

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

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117 Grove Street, TINWALD

89 Elizabeth Street, ALLENTON

73 Thomson Street, TINWALD

3/169 South Street, HAMPSTEAD

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

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

This lovely red brick home is now looking for new owners. Open plan living with a modern kitchen and lounge room with log burner. Freshly painted with neutral tones throughout and brand new carpets complete this home. Three double bedrooms all with wardrobes. Separate laundry and toilet. Double garage and off-street parking and fully fenced.

Yes this property needs a handyman. Are you ready? The living room has indoor and outdoor flow onto a small courtyard with garden shed. Two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. Shower, hand basin and toilet. Single carport.

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Ultimate Entertainer’s Dream

A Must To Inspect

66 Carters Terrace, TINWALD

20 Coniston Drive, ALLENTON

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

34 Catherwood Avenue, ALLENTON

42 Cameron Street, ALLENTON

An outstanding property of high quality finishes - giving an air of style, space and sophistication. In two separate titles, this beautifully landscaped property is unique. Multiple living areas including a large loft retreat. Outdoor living for all seasons with a retractable louvre roof system. With four bedrooms, office and four living areas this property can cater for all families. No open homes. Inspection welcomed by appointment.

A well designed residence with incredible indoor/outdoor living. This spacious home comprises three bedrooms, three bathrooms, office and spa room and five car garaging! Seldom is a home packed with so many features. A beautifully presented property.

Three to four bedroom, well maintained home with ample living areas and two bathrooms, both with toilets. Modernised kitchen/dining with log burner. Some double glazing. A 1012m2 section with double garage and garden sheds, located close to town, schools and hospital.

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34 Saunders Road, Allenton, Ashburton

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bathroom, separate laundry and second toilet. Compliant fire and heat pump. Double garage plus workshop or hobby room, beautiful gardens and huge gated off-street parking.

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Motoring November 27, 2020

Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series

ow close the new Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series actually is to motorsport has now been impressively demonstrated by GT3 racer Maro Engel on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring. With an officially measured and notarised certified time of 6:43,616 min for the 20.6 kilometre-long track (measured without the straight at track section T13) and 6:48,047 min for the 20.832 kilometre-long total track (measured with the straight at track section T13), the new V8 meteor is placed in the top group of the street-legal “sports cars” category and number one among the fully standard, unmodified models. Maro Engel made full use of all the possibilities offered by the new Mer-

cedes-AMG GT Black Series as standard: such as the most powerful AMG V8 series engine ever with 537 kW (730 hp), the sophisticated aerodynamics and extensive suspension adjustment options. For example, the front splitter made of visible carbon fibre was extended to the Race position, and the lower and upper wing blades of the rear spoiler were each adjusted in the middle position. The adjustable AMG coilover suspension with adaptive adjustment damping was lowered by five millimetres at the front and three millimetres at the rear to further enhance the venturi effect of the front diffuser.

The AMG GT Black Series is significantly faster than my GT3 race car.

The camber was adjusted to the maximum possible values of negative 3.8 degrees at the front axle and negative 3.0 degrees at

the rear. In the case of the adjustable anti-roll bars, racing professional Engel opted for the hardest of the three possible settings, and the 35-year-old adjusted the ninestage AMG traction control between positions six and seven -depending on the section of the track. AMG GT Black Series customers can also take advantage of all these settings and variations. This also applies to the Michelen Pilot Sport Cup 2 R MO tyres with soft compound, which are completely standard

equipment on the AMG GT Black Series. The highest possible level of safety was ensured not only by the standard AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system, but also by the Track Package with rollover protection system and four-point safety belts offered as standard equipment. “That was a really impressive ride,” said Maro Engel after completing the record lap. “With speeds of up to almost 270 km/h in the Kesselchen section of the track or well over 300 km/h on the long Döttinger Höhe straight, the AMG GT Black Series is significantly faster than my GT3 race car. To finally drive around the Nordschleife in 6:48.047 minutes with a production road car in these track conditions is really awesome.”

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, November 27, 2020

WEIRD AND WONDERFUL

By Bernard Egan

MOTORING WRITER

urfing YouTube seemed the best option on a particularly dull old day recently. And a clip featuring a French car museum proved to be a good

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choice. Some of the cars – all magnificent – had familiar names. Bugatti, Panhard – Levassor, Delahaye to name a few. But then one appeared with an unusual name, from the “heard about that before?” category. A Voisin. Amazing, incredible, distinctive, superb – what a car! To have come up with designs for the cars which bear his name, Gabriel Voisin must have been creative, artistic, forward thinking and probably a bit of a character. He certainly was. And more as well. A Frenchman who was born in 1880, and was – to say the least – mad about engineering from a very early age, Gabriel Voisin is regarded as unique among car designers. Voisin was a dashing man around town, who enjoyed the company of the ladies and hosted grand parties at which it was not at all uncommon for guests to be pushed into swimming pools. He entertained presidents and crown heads of state on his yacht.

Designing cars was, in fact, a second career for Voisin. He began as a pioneering aircraft designer, only switching to cars after World War One. Voisin’s uncompromisingly individual designs made extensive use of light alloys, especially aluminium. Various motors were used. His cars soon became noteworthy for their imaginative and spectacular bodywork, which to some extent reflected his earlier work with aircraft and art deco themes. The cars met with almost instant success, and celebrities like Rudolf Valentino, Maurice Chevalier and author H. G. Wells wanted to be seen in them. The cars were fast, and proved very competitive in racing. But as often happened to manufacturers in those glory days Voisin’s design skills were not matched by financial realities, and he did lose control of his business, got it back and then finally lost it in 1937. Never one to give up, and with design in his blood, at age 70 he manufactured the Biscooter, a two-seater mini-car built in Spain between 1951 and 1958. At age 80 he drove a 30-year-old Voisin 17-CV from Paris to Nice, a distance of nearly 1000 kilometres, in 14 hours. Gabriel Voisin died in 1973, but not before leaving a reputation for, and legacy of, incredible designs of both aeroplanes and cars. Cars which are now highly sought after and collectable. And discovering them on YouTube proved that dull old days don’t have to be all bad after all.

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, November 27, 2020

Magical Morgan

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he Morgan Motor Company is marking the end of production of one of its most loved models, the 3 Wheeler, with the announcement of the P101 edition. The 3 Wheeler – which was introduced in its current form in 2011 – will cease production in 2021, once type approval on its S&S V-twin engine finishes. P101 stands for Project 101, the internal name given to the project to revive the 3 Wheeler when development began more than a decade ago. Limited to just 33 examples, the P101 was conceived by Morgan’s inhouse Design and Engineering departments to celebrate their original project, and its resulting model success

throughout its production run. Characterised by a purposeful and utilitarian aesthetic, the P101 features a range of unique components and bespoke detailing, many of which have been inspired by the prominent design features of Morgan’s three wheeled models. Black and white ceramic coated, straight cut exhausts alternate left to right. Further detailed additions include torque markers on each front tyre, a fly screen, additional louvres, exposed rivet details, and unique P101 markings. Together, they evoke the sense of excitement felt around the company when the original prototypes were being developed.

Ava inspires strongman

ttempting to break a world record by dragging 16 cars along a runway obviously involves a lot of perspiration, but it’s just as much about inspiration, according to Aussie strongman Troy Conley, who attempted to do just that at Bankstown Airport as part of the fundraiser Car Pull for Kids. Conley’s first attempt at pulling 16 brand-new Hyundais over a distance of five metres had been unfortunately halted by someone mistakenly putting their foot on the brake in one of the vehicles. That first effort left him “too gassed” to get through a second attempt, but then Conley found himself staring at Ava, who had come to watch his brave effort to raise money for kids just like her. The goal of Car Pull for Kids was to raise a much-needed $30,000 for Hyundai Help for Kids

partners; Little Wings, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation and Ronald McDonald House. “That third attempt only happened because Ava was there – I spent 10 minutes just looking at her, and thinking the strength kids like her have to show day in, day out, when they’re sick or injured just to keep fighting, it’s so much harder than what I was trying to do, and the least I could do was to give it one more go, and get it done”, Conley explained. Chaining himself up again to the 16 vehicles, each one with a driver on board to make sure they steered straight behind him, which all added up to more than 25 tonnes of weight, Conley somehow managed to break the moment of inertia and get them rolling. With his veins and eyes popping and his chest bursting, he just kept his eyes on Ava, and kept pushing.

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Mid Canterbury Junior Tennis

Round 5 Saturday 28 November 28 2020 All games to start at 9am sharp Junior A Grade – Duty Team Dorie Hampstead Southern Shakers v Methven Gold at ATTC; Dorie A v Methven Silver at ATTC; Dorie Hampstead v Allenton Moas at ATTC; Hampstead Yellow v Allenton Kiwis at Hampstead; Southern Stars - BYE. Junior B Grade Allenton Kokakos v Allenton Wekas at Allenton; Methven Black v Allenton Fantails at ATTC; Methven White v Southern Stormers at ATTC. Junior C Grade Methven Red v Allenton Rurus at Methven Domain; Methven Blue v Allenton Keas at ATTC; Southern Strikers v Southern Skyrockets at Hinds. Please phone any defaults through to Mid Canterbury Junior Tennis 308-3020 soon as possible.

ALL BLACKS TEAM

The basketball courts took on a slightly breezier form at the weekend for Ashburton’s 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Sunday. Participants were split into 12-16 and over-16 divisions as players utilised just the one hoop. All teams were also entered into three-point and skills competitions. John Kasiano (above) keeps defenders at bay during Sunday’s event. PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 221120-HM-106

1. Joe Moody (49) 2. Dane Coles (73) 3. Nepo Laulala (28) 4. Scott Barrett (39) 5. Samuel Whitelock (121) 6. Akira Ioane (1) 7. Sam Cane (73) - captain 8. Ardie Savea (48) 9. Aaron Smith (96) 10. Richie Mo’unga (21) 11. Caleb Clarke (4) 12. Jack Goodhue (17) 13. Anton Lienert-Brown (48) 14. Jordie Barrett (22) 15. Beauden Barrett (88) Reserves: 16. Codie Taylor (56) 17. Karl Tu’inukuafe (16) 18. Tyrel Lomax (5) 19. Patrick Tuipulotu (34) 20. Hoskins Sotutu (4) 21. TJ Perenara (68) 22. Rieko Ioane (33) 23. Will Jordan (1)

HARNESS RACING

May dominates in Southland By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

It was supposed to be a battle of the sexes, but no one bothered to tell Mid Canterbury horseman Ricky May. The Methven-based legend of harness racing trekked down to Invercargill on Wednesday as part of a sixstrong men’s team to take on their female counterparts in a drivers series for the day, but before anyone had even settled into their work, May had individual honours for the day completed. He won the first three heats of the series, and by the time he’d saluted for the third time the competition horse had well and truly bolted. He won the first heat cour-

tesy of a perfectly executed front-running drive on Swift Robyn, and then was equally as confident and aggressive with the Nathan Williamson-trained Kiwitrix in the next event, after working to the lead with a lap left to run. But May’s third was more of a trademark effort on the wellbacked Onesmartfella. Punted into favouritism, May had the chance to slide forward early, but elected to take cover and play the patient game, and it worked the oracle as he came down the outside of the track to hit the front just before the winning post to make it three from three. Finishing fourth in the fourth heat of the day was enough to secure May the overall driving honours for the competition, and also push

the men into a comfortable position over their female rivals. He finished the day with 33 points, almost double that of his nearest rival, Ellie Barron, on 17. The men won with a total of 77 points over the females’ 53. Mid Canterbury also had representation in the series from John Morrison, who picked up 15 points with a number of placings, and Sarah O’Reilly who finished with 10 points for the day. May’s winning treble moved him closer to the magical 3000 win mark with his official New Zealand tally now sitting at 2968 – a figure he will be looking to enhance further with a busy weekend of harness racing ahead beginning tonight at Addington Raceway.

Ricky May.

NZ Metro harness Today at Addington Raceway

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TENNIS

Wilson extend lead

OPINION

Long time between drinks By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

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Wilson - Babolat - Head - Yonex -

By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

A four-match sweep in the doubles last week ensured interclub front-runners Team Wilson remain top dog. Their doubles dominance was the difference in the end as Wilson completed their fourth straight interclub win over Team Head 8-4. The team are unbeaten after four rounds of the open grade competition. Team Babolat edged Team Yonex 7-5 in what was a competitive joust between the two outfits.

Making his return to tennis after a two year break following a back injury was Neil McCann, who moved around the court like he’d never been away. Although he was overcome in the singles, he and Peter Leonard combined for Wilson in the doubles to beat Head pairing of Connor Brosnahan and Mike Kerr 6-1 4-6 1-0 (5). It would be one-way traffic in the other three doubles meetings, as Gareth Evans and Nishitha Maarka, Mia Lui and Josh Gilbert, and Maggie Crosby and Isobel Brook all completed straight sets victories. The teams were harder to sep-

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Neil McCann is full concentration during tennis open grade interclub action on Saturday. PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 211120-HM-908 arate on the singles court with honours split four wins apiece. Brosnahan, Riley Breen, Jess Aldridge and Jake Parsons (by default) were winners for Team Head. They were matched by Evans, Gilbert, Brook and Crosby for Wilson to round out the contest. The circumstances were somewhat reversed in the other interclub clash, with Babolat’s 5-3 singles win the deciding factor. Yonex’s Rhys Cromie dragged himself right back into the fight

against Tyler Leonard during the second set. It was not enough however as Leonard completed a 6-2 7-6 (74) win for Babolat. Phil Crozier, Holly Jane Feutz, John Leslie and Angela Ciora added to the Babolat singles tally. It was two wins apiece in the doubles with the showdown between Cromie and Kirwan and Ollie Bubb and Leonard the highlight on court. Leonard and Bubb clinched a thrilling win 6-3 2-6 1-0 (10-7).

Methven setting the pace JUNIOR STANDINGS

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Methven’s Zanthe Butterick delivers a shot during her team’s junior interclub game against Allenton at the weekend. PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 211120-HM-015

t’s been a long time between drinks breaks for the Black Caps, but it’s finally back to business. The Black Caps haven’t played a match since March 13. As the Covid-19 global pandemic began to develop, the Black Caps took on Australia in an empty Sydney Cricket Ground, in what was to be the first of three ODIs. Australia ran out winners by 71 runs, before the rest of the series was cancelled as Covid-19 ramped up world-wide. Ten months later, Covid-19 is still a factor on the global landscape, but we are fortunate in New Zealand that, at the moment, it can be considered under control, to the point where international sport can be played in front of crowds. After the West Indian squad and several Black Caps players have served their 14-day quarantine, New Zealand returns to international cricket today. The West Indies were released from managed isolation in time to have warm-up matches against New Zealand A before their series against the Black Caps begins with the first of three T20s at Eden Park tonight. The Windies are the current T20 world champions, but have an ICC ranking of ninth, compared to the Black Caps at six, and their calypso style should hopefully provide an exciting return to international cricket on our screens after an elongated rugby season – if you can watch them of course. Spark Sport has the exclusive rights to this summer of cricket on its streaming service, with TVNZ broadcasting a selection of games. After the T20s the Black Caps meet the Windies in two tests in early December, in Hamilton and Wellington respectively. There are no ODIs matches. Then Pakistan will arrive for a similar three T20, two-test tour. In the new year we meet Australia in five T20s and then the Black Caps play Bangladesh in three ODIs and three T20s. The Black Caps will only play four test matches this summer. There are 14 T20s and just three ODIs. Is that a case of giving the people what they want, or putting up the product that gets more bang for their buck? The recent success of the Black Caps at test level, sitting second on the ICC rankings, has renewed my love of test cricket, and I for one would have loved to see a few more on the calendar. With the looming possibility of cancellation at any moment from another Covid-19 wave, I assume the string of shorter, sharper matches was the safer option – as well as a way to boost New Zealand cricket’s coffers.

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32 PUZZLES Puzzles and horoscopes Ashburton Guardian Friday, November 27, 2020

Cryptic crossword 1

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

Your Stars

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): What needs to happen will happen. You won’t have to force it. You won’t have to arrange it, invite it, manipulate it or even think about it. It will naturally go your way today, and you can’t stop it. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): When people are nice to you, you assume that it’s just the way they are. You don’t typically stop to think, “What do they want from me?” although, today, that wouldn’t be a bad thing to privately consider. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Simplicity and economy are excellent values to uphold in times of plenty and in times of want. Regardless of your current comfort level, knowing that you are operating without a lot of waste will feel good. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Your intuition is spot-on today. Not only can you trust your free associations, first impressions and gut responses but when you act on them, you’ll be super lucky. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): When someone is trying to lead your thoughts in a particular direction, it’s a dead giveaway of selfish intent. Those who love you and want the best for you will trust your own knowing of what that is. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): There are many seeds inside of you. Becoming who you want to be is a matter of growing the right ones. Unfortunately, many seeds look alike, and you won’t totally know what’s growing until it does. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Put your powers of imagination to excellent use by dreaming up a version of your future in which you are strong in relationships and you have everything that’s needed to help a relationship thrive. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): If you only love those who love you back, how limiting life would be! Don’t be afraid to invest the best of yourself where it won’t be returned immediately. Sacrifice is essential for spiritual health. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): What you do originates with you, so how could it be anything but? Copying those you admire is part of learning. You might be surprised at how differently it comes out, though. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You give full attention to anyone who needs it. The most telling mark of character is how a person treats those who can clearly do nothing for them. This is always in the back of your mind. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You don’t give much thought to where each raindrop falls, you accept such details as part of a system. Today, forget the system. Look closer. Not every drop is rain. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You focus better when you’re interested. Sometimes your ability to hook into a subject comes down to scale. Zoom in and out to see if you can find a sweeter view.

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

Every Tue and Fri

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Every Wed

Ashburton open coffee mornings Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street

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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

The Ashburton Toy Library

Second Fri of every month

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

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. 9am – 12.30pm

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

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Ashburton District Community Christmas Lunch 2020

Every Sun to Fri

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

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The 2020 Community Christmas lunch is being held at the Tinwald Hall, Cnr Graham & McMurdo Streets, Tinwald at 12.30pm on Christmas Day. Transport is available - please ﬁll in below. This lunch is for anyone who would like to share Christmas Day with others. There is no charge. If you have any questions please phone Ann 308 0333 and leave a message.

You are warmly invited to share this special time with us. Name(s): ....................................................Phone: ....................................... Address: ........................................................................................................ Number attending ............ How many adults and names..............................

November 28

Car Boot Sale Ashburton RSA Carpark Site $10 Phone Allan 308-3263 or email: rsaoffice@xtra.co.nz 9am - 12:30pm

November 28

Ashburton Car Club Ashburton Car Club are holding their annual gravel sprint meeting on Le Bretons Road at Chertsey, from 8.30am. 8.30am

November 29

The Merry Little Christmas Market Yes we are doing it again, we are proud to bring you The Merry Little Christmas Market. This is a day where we open our venue to showcase the talent from not only our locals but also the wider regions. If you wish to give a gold coin donation this will get you a wee something to sip on while you browse a wide variety of stalls. Mark the date in your dairy as it’s a great shopping event. If you would like a stall at this great event please email casey@ateventcentre.co.nz 11.30am until 4pm

November 30

Food Lovers Masterclass The Resource Recovery Park, Ashburton Is your fridge bursting at the seams? Are you filling your compost bin quickly? Are your chickens fat? Perhaps you are wasting food. At this educational masterclass, learn lots about what Kiwis waste and how we can save money. Plus, lots of other interesting

topics like the difference between Use by and Best before dates, and how much of what we throw out can be composted, or frozen for another day! 6pm - 8pm

December 3,4 and 5

Christmas Festive Forest Take a walk through a Forest of Fabulous Christmas Trees and enjoy the many stalls. Entertainment and lighting of the trees will be 6.30pm on Friday 4 December. Santa will be in his Grotto, Friday 3.30-5pm and Saturday 11-2pm. The Christmas trees will be judged on Thursday and then open to the public, schools and rest homes from 2-5pm. Friday 4, open to the public 10am – 8pm and Saturday 5, 10am-3pm. If you would like a stall or to enter your group, workplace, organisation, or schools Christmas tree. Contact Marie McAnulty 0273 111 227 or 308 1377. Entry fee $2 pp or $5 per family. Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Wills Street. This is another Ashburton County Lions project with proceeds going to the Ashburton County Lions Charitable Trust and Local Youth Organisations. Thursday 2-5pm, Friday 10am8pm and Saturday 10am-3pm

December 6

The Plains Railway Complex Christmas Celebration Steam Loco Ja1260 operating. Live entertainment, Stalls, view the Christmas Cottage & Church and kids can join the Candy Cane Hunt. Santa arrives at 2pm. Browse in the Ashburton Fire Museum, Ash-

burton Woodworkers and Lynn Museum and take a miniature train ride with the Ashburton Steam & Model Engineers. Coffee, Hot Food, Icecreams and snacks available. Tinwald Domain, 62 Maronan Road, Tinwald, Ashburton view our Facebook page for further insight. 11am - 4pm

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December 6

The ABBA Show – Showtime Australia Direct from Australia, the world’s premier live ABBA tribute is back by popular demand after a sell-out mega NZ concert tour in 2018! Tickets available form Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Wills Street. 8pm

December 11 and 13

Mid Canterbury Choir Christmas Concerts Friday 11th December at St Stephens Church, Ashburton join us at 12 noon and 5pm. Sunday 13th December at St Andrews Church, 10 Cox Street, Geraldine 2pm. Admission $5 at the door plus a gift of food for the foodbank. Musical Director Kath Woodley Accompanist Deborah Sloper. Friday 12 noon and 5pm and Sunday 2pm

December 19

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

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SWEATY BETTY’S.

Circuit training in St David’s Union Church hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 10am - 4pm

NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY.

Open for viewing, Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven. 10.30am

COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP.

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

ST STEPHEN’S PARISH CENTRE.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 9am - 12pm ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. Lovely gifts, plants, woodwork and much more. West Street Car Park. 9am - 12.30pm

ASHBURTON FARMERS MARKET.

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

ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY.

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

ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM.

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Static displays with collections of up to 30 aircraft and memorabilia. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 9.30am - 3pm

WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB.

Association Croquet, singles or doubles - new players welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street. 10am - 12pm

ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB.

2020 Seniors’ Coffee Club, held 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, all welcome. Park Street. 12pm - 2pm

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ASSOCIATION.

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

ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM.

Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 7pm

ST STEPHEN’S PARISH CENTRE.

Quizco and mystery auction, all welcome. Park Street.

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. 10.15am

ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB.

Golf Croquet. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street. 1.15pm

ALLENTON CROQUET.

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

WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB.

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

ASHBURTON WOODWORKS (INC).

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

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Ashburton Weather

Friday: Rain and a fresh southerly change late morning, with a risk of thunderstorms and hail, all easing at night. MAX

Midnight Friday

Canterbury Plains

A front over the South Island moves north over New Zealand today followed by a cool southwest flow. A narrow ridge spreads briefly over the country tomorrow as another front approaches from the southwest. The front reaches the lower South Island late Saturday and quickly moves north during Sunday, followed by a deep low and associated fronts on Monday.

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Friday: Rain spreading north with a fresh southerly change from late morning, with a risk of thunderstorms and hail. Clearing south Canterbury through the evening and elsewhere overnight. Saturday: Areas of morning cloud, and isolated showers north of Christchurch, then fine spells. Light winds, then northeasterlies from afternoon. Sunday: Showers developing early with a southerly change, becoming isolated later and winds tending northerly.

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Saturday: Morning cloud then fine spells. Northeasterlies from afternoon. MAX

Canterbury High Country

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Friday: A period of morning rain about the divide, but fine in the E. Rain then developing in the E through the afternoon, mainly north of the MacKenzie District, with possible thunderstorms, and snow to 1200m late. Wind at 1000m: NW rising to 50 km/h early morning, changing SW 40 km/h around midday, then becoming light in the evening. Wind at 2000m: NW rising to gale 65 km/h early morning, changing SW 45 km/h around midday, then becoming light in the evening. Freezing level: Lowering to 1400m by evening. Saturday: Light rain and cloud in the N early morning, then fine spells. Rain developing in the evening about the divide. Wind at 1000m: Light, then NW 50 km/h developing later in the afternoon. Wind at 2000m: W 45 km/h developing in the morning, rising t0 NW gale 70 km/h by evening. Freezing level: Rising to 2600m.

24 6 18 9 20 10 20 6 18 9 18 10 19 4 18 6 18 7 SUN PROTECTION ALERT 19 4 19 8 17 9 17 8 16 11 15 10 PROTECTION REQUIRED : 20 9 : 15 am – 5 pm 18 4 20 7 18 9 Even on cloudy days For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2020 Compiled by Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

Sunday: Showers developing early with a southerly change, becoming isolated later and winds tending northerly. MAX

Readings to 4pm Thursday

Ashburton Airport Temp °C Maximum 19.9 Minimum 10.5 Grass min 9.1 24hr Rain mm 0.2 34.8 Month to date NE 35 Wind km/h 5:36am Strongest gust Sun hrs on Wed 5.3 145.8 Month to date

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Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 19.2 19.7 11.8 8.1 11.5 – 4.0 0.0 57.2 26.8 NE 33 NE 28 3:34am 2:48pm 1.2 – 154.4 –

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Ashburton H 2:32am 2:54pm Mouth L 8:40am 8:58pm

3:15am 3:34pm 3:56am 4:12pm 9:21am 9:36pm 10:02am 10:15pm

Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

3:11am 9:24am 2:59am 9:05am

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2:26am 8:37am 2:16am 8:24am

2:45pm 8:56pm 2:38pm 8:42pm

3:28pm 3:55am 4:10pm 9:40pm 10:09am 10:23pm 3:18pm 3:40am 3:56pm 9:20pm 9:46am 9:59pm

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, November 27, 2020

3-on-3 on the court FRIDAY SPORT

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LOCALS RULE AT METHVEN

The locals were not overawed by a chocka field as they led the way at Methven’s annual two day golf tournament at the weekend. Home advantage paid dividends at the Philip Wareing Ltd 2-day Multi Sponsored Tournament for a handful of Methven stars. Eric Grimwade, Frank Sandys, Jenny Senior and Tania Wilson were all among the big winners at the tourney, which hosted its largest field in more than a decade. About 100 teams took to the Mid Canterbury 18-hole course with more than 200 players in action.

More than 20 line-ups were visitors to the club. Wilson overcame tricky conditions to blitz the round on Sunday with a superb nett of 67, as she and Senior clinched victory in the women’s section with 210. A mere shot back was last year’s winning line-up of Sharon Burrell-Smith and Sandra Marr alongside Bev Chinn and Wendy Bruce. Next best was Catherine Knight and Emily Wilson. It was competitive on the men’s side of the draw. Paul Plimmer utilised all his intimate nous as head green-keeper to hit 65

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Gary Kermode follows through from the tee during the opening day of the Methven Golf Club’s Philip Wareing Ltd Multi Sponsored Golf Tournament. early in the piece as he and Craig Middleton set the pace with 199. The pair were followed by Rakaia’s Ross Moore and James Blackburn on 201. It was well into the afternoon before Sandys and Grimwade each completed nett 71s to clinch victory with 197. The weekend was packed with individual highlights also. On Saturday, 86-year-old Bill Mason flew in the face of his experienced years with a remarkable 78 gross.

It was followed the next day by James Anderson clinching his first hole-in-one on the par 3 number 4 pin. The field included players as far-off as Mount Maunganui, with a scattering of contenders from throughout the South Island. Rakaia was awarded the best visiting team trophy. The club paid tribute to the local businesses who have supported the tournament.