Ashburton Guardian by Ashburton Guardian

APRIL 23 2022

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Street sprints threatened

Anzac Day dedications have come in many shapes, sizes and materials. Two women, Dellwyn Moylan and Judy Skevington, have designed and donated an impressive poppy artwork to Hakatere Marae as their tribute to Anzac Day.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 23, 2022

Road closure objection threatened street sprints Matt Markham Brent McLaren is far from being anti-car racing, and with a name like his, he wonders how could he be? But it hasn’t stopped the local business owner from fighting tooth and nail to object to a road closure proposal that would see the Wastebusters Recycling Centre closed for two days, costing thousands of dollars in lost income. McLaren went to the Ashburton District Council meeting this week to object to the closure of roads around his business during the iconic annual street sprints conducted by the Ashburton Car Club as part of their annual Wheels Week celebrations, citing no possible avenue in which he could provide an alternative route for those wishing to utilise his services. “We just can’t afford to close down for a weekend where it’s our busiest time,” he told councillors and council staff at Wednesday’s meeting. “In previous years I gained access to come in through the neighbouring property behind me and we took down some concrete blocks and signs and it cost me some money, but back then we didn’t have Covid and we also didn’t have other problems.” Those other problems appear to stem from a brewing feud between McLaren and the Ashburton Car Club with a raft of issues, aside from the road closure being raised during the meeting. The Ashburton Car Club were represented at the meeting by secretary Kim Adams and longstanding committee member Wayne Muckle, who stated they’d done everything possible to ensure that McLaren’s business wasn’t affected by the closures. The club had gone as far as to seek permission from the same neighbouring business for an accessway to be formed

The iconic Ashburton street sprints, which have been held for more than 30 years, were under threat this year when an industrial area business owner objected to the street closure.

Brent McLaren so Wastebusters could remain open. “I spent a considerable amount of time with Mr McLaren yesterday to try and resolve the concerns, including investigating

possibilities to have his business open. “Many of us here are business owners, we know what it’s like at the moment and I’m fully sympathetic to him.” The meeting between McLaren and Muckle had also led to the suggestion, supposedly made tongue-in-cheek, by McLaren, that if the Ashburton Car Club was to pay him for lost revenue, he’d shut his doors. That didn’t sit well with councillor, Angus McKay. “Do you believe that could be taken as blackmail?” he asked Muckle. “I would say yes. And that there was no negotiation. I was just told this is what it’s going to cost you to close down,” Muckle replied. McLaren also brought to the meeting a suggested alternative route for the street sprints which

didn’t impact on his business – but kept the distance of the course roughly the same by his calculations. In response to those suggestions, Muckle said that the course had been the way it was for more than 30 years, with only minor adjustments made, and it had become one of the most anticipated races on the calendar as the top end drivers attempted to break the course record, which had dropped by more than a minute since the race first started. A number of health and safety issues were also pointed out as reasons as to why the course couldn’t be changed, with more than 600 bales brought in to protect both competitors and spectators during the racing. “This event is now the blueprint for all street sprints in New Zealand and is held in very high regard within Motorsport New

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Zealand who use us to govern what happens at other sprints.” Councillors debated the objection and application at length following both presentations before electing to grant permission for the road closures. Despite confirmation that he could gain access through an alternate route and that the Ashburton Car Club would help with the erection of signage to provide a clear path to his business, McLaren confirmed to the Guardian yesterday he would be closing the gates for the weekend. “I’m pretty frustrated, not just at the decision, but the whole process. It’s going to cost me about $2500 to be closed for the weekend, but I can’t see any other way around it.” This year’s street sprints will be held on the weekend of May 7 and May 8 in the Riverside Industrial Area.

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Preece wants dozer on site ASAP Malcolm Hopwood Ashburton College Principal, Ross Preece, is looking forward to when the first bulldozer starts work towards the end of this year. With Ministry of Education approval given for a new school, tenders for the first block of classrooms close next month. Already three from nationwide companies who Preece describes, as “having a track record of building schools,” have been received. “While they specialise in major school developments, I’m hoping they’ll use local subcontractors,” he said. The first priority is building Block One comprising 32 classrooms, housing the science, maths, special needs, agriculture and art departments. When that block is completed and students and staff move in, the existing A and S blocks will be demolished to make way for the second stage of development, Block 2. Preece is confident work will

start on building Block One probably in August this year with a completion date 18 months later. “I’m hoping Block One will be available from the start of term one in 2024,” he said. “In my experience of the Ministry of Education, I’ve learned they’re slow to start but, with the tender process confirmed, it’ll be exciting when work begins later in the year,” he said. The tender goes to the ministry’s procurement committee which carries out its own evaluation process. It’s an “All of Government” contract, which means the ministry pays the cost, but Preece is still confident work will begin around August. In addition to Block One, changing rooms for Ashburton College’s two gymnasiums will be demolished with fresh rooms built. A new services unit, to heat and cool the college using the latest technology, will be constructed. When Block One is completed there’ll be a new tender process for Block Two rather than the existing developer continuing. Preece won’t speculate when the new college will finally be completed, just some time in the future.

Thumbs down to Ashburton College’s Blocks A and S. Principal Ross Preece wants them gone as soon as possible. PHOTO MALCOLM HOPWOOD

Cowboy Challenge a test for horse and rider Lili Haydon Horses and riders have the chance to test their partnership and skills this weekend. Midnite Fury’s Cowboy Challenge, run by Methven’s Hayley Staples and daughter Tamara, is hosting a training day on their family property at Mt Hutt Station Road Methven today. “Anyone can join as long as they have a horse,” Staples said. Like most cowboy challenges, the Staples’ event will differ from most equestrian competitions. They’ll run a number of courses with 13 obstacles in each, totalling 76 overall. The obstacles have a practical element, Staples explained.

The competitors will overcome traffic and even rubbish challenges, obstacles all riders face at some point on their horses. “When a bottle smashes, the noise can be quite loud,” she said. The challenges teach both the rider and the horse how to safely overcome situations which are out of their control. Competitors will be judged on how well they deal with these obstacles and their horsemanship skills. The mother and daughter will be working at the event to ensure horses and riders complete the obstacles. Cowboy Challenge first started in New Zealand in 2009. This weekend’s challenge will help riders gain the confidence to go through or over the obstacles when riding their horse. The event, hosted at 121 Mt Hutt Station Road, Methven, starts at 10am.

Left – Tamara Staples on Diesel completes another task in a previous cowboy challenge.

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Cat alerts owners to flooding Daniel Alvey Rakaia huts residents were saved by their cat as flood waters rose on Thursday evening. Shane and Sarah Clinton opened the door to let their cat in at 9pm to find it had been drenched, which they thought was odd, given that it was not raining. “The cat came inside and it was drenched, and we were like what happened to the cat, so we looked outside and we could see all the water coming up the car park,” Clinton said. Shane made sure he went around all the neighbours to alert them of the encroaching water. They had half an hour to move what they could from the bottom floor of their two storey home. Southbridge fire service were assisting in pumping remaining water from the properties’ front

lawns on Friday morning, at the request of Selwyn Civil Defence manager Al Lawn. “We believe this may have been a blockage at the mouth of the Rakaia River which caused water to back up into the lagoon, but we are waiting on that to be confirmed by Environment Canterbury river engineers, who will also address the issue,” Lawn said. Environmental health officers and building inspectors were also on the scene advising residents on potential water contamination, and any flood damage to homes. Another bach owner, Jay Anderson, said that it was unusual that water got as high as it did. “I’ve never seen it ever get this high before. “We’ve had it up to 10,000 cubic metres (flow in the river) before and it was only 1500 cubic metres last night.” Anderson owned the property next to the Clintons and the water only made it up to his deck, and not inside the home. The tight-knit community is now focusing on helping each other clean up.

Cleaning up: Local firefighters assisted with the clean-up on Friday morning.

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Celebrating 90 years of the Academy Awards Judy Skevington and Dellwyn Moylan present the hanging to marae representatives Tania Reuben and Michelle Brett. PHOTO DANIEL ALVEY

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Labour of love gifted to the marae Daniel Alvey Judy Skevington is once again spending her time giving back to the local community. Yesterday Skevington and designer Dellwyn Moylan presented a poppy fabric artwork to Hakatere Marae, as her tribute to Anzac day. She has spent countless hours creating the artwork, which consists of 42 locally made poppies. The poppies were left over from an RSA fundraiser, Poppy Flight. Hand-made pop-

pies were distributed around the country to raise money for the RSA. Mid Canterbury made 700 poppies to contribute to the fundraiser. The black poppy in the centre of the artwork was made by marae co-ordinator, Tania Reuben. The corners consist of three buttons to represent the three forces, and one animal button symbolising animals lost in war. The edge of the artwork combines the colours of the poppy and a traditional Maori pattern. The artwork is the second of its type; the first is hanging in the Ashburton RSA. Marae chairman Michelle Brett said she is really happy with the artwork. “Many thanks. It’s beautiful.” The artwork will be hung inside one of the marae buildings.

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Mt Hutt skifield is still on the hunt for hospitality staff as the ski season approaches. Skifield area manager James McKenzie said that he is not panicking yet. He hopes as borders open it brings more people on working holiday visas back to the country. The skifield is well staffed for operational personnel. Which include lift operators and groomers as more locals have come on board to fill these roles during the pandemic. McKenzie is excited to see a season that runs without restrictions on the field in place.

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Family gathers: Back row (from left) Ann, Valerie, grandson Mark. Front row: Ngaire, and Marie, celebrating Ngaire’s 98th birthday in 2020.

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‘Queen’ Ngaire turning 100 Daniel Alvey

Crowning Moment: Ngaire Whittle (Rainey) takes her position on the throne in October 1926. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Living until you celebrate your hundredth birthday is a major achievement in itself, but to be crowned a queen on the way is certainly special. Ngaire Whittle will make the century achievement on Monday. Due to her resthome currently being in lockdown, we spoke to one of her four daughters, Ann Days, as she approaches the milestone. “Mum always said she didn’t want to turn a hundred,” Days said. Whittle’s claim to fame has always being crowned queen of Ashburton in 1926 during a hospital fundraiser in which people voted for their favourite person. Despite only being two years old, she still had fond memories of the occasion. “Mum’s lived on that all her life, that was always very special to her.” Whittle spent over two years in the Ashburton Hospital with tuberculosis. When fully recovered the horrible disease left her with most of her hearing gone. The lasting tuberculosis effects did

not slow her down though. She taught the four daughters how to roller-skate and made all the costumes for their skating competitions. Due to her deafness, any skill she learnt was self taught, including oil painting, sewing and cake decorating. Because of her illness Whittle is very small. “She is very tiny, about the size of a ten-year-old.” “She looks so frail, but she is very tough on the inside. “When we were teenagers she would always hear the things we didn’t want her to hear. She was very good at lip-reading,” Days said. Whittle was always the stay at home mum, but helped her husband when he had a coffee parlour. Whittle was in charge of making brandy snaps which helped pay for their overseas travel. Whittle now lives in a Christchurch resthome. When Days visits Whittle she uses a white board to communicate with her, and up until the last month Whittle was in great shape. Recently Whittle suffered a small stroke, which is tough on Days, because she no longer recognises her. Current Covid restrictions mean the hundredth celebrations will be muted with the family locked out of the resthome. But nevertheless the family is all coming together to eat some cake.

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Argyle appointed Advance Ashburton has appointed Alister Argyle, senior partner of local law firm, Argyle, Welsh, Finnigan, as the new trustee on its Foundation Board. Argyle has wide experience in working with charities and is currently president of the Cancer Society of New Zealand and an executive member of the Canterbury-West Coast Division of the Cancer Society.

Lake monitoring Six extra pieces of water monitoring equipment are now in place at Te Puna-a-Taka/ Lake Clearwater as part of wider efforts to address concerns about water quality in the area. The piezometers were installed four metres below the ground by Environment Canterbury around the local huts settlement and will provide valuable insight into the health of Ōtūwharekai Ashburton Lakes. Environment Canterbury senior scientist – surface water, Dr Tina Bayer, said the piezometers will help clarify nutrient and water pathways to Lake Clearwater, which will help to more effectively target lake restoration efforts.

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Cadets Declan Pretorius and Ashleigh Clarke joining forces to hand out poppies on Burnett Street.

Brisk poppy sales Lili Haydon Ashburton Cadet Unit and RSA members were out in force on Ashburton streets yesterday selling poppies to commemorate Anzac Day. Thousands of New Zealand troops landed on Gallipoli Peninsula on April 25, 1915, and spent the next eight months, alongside

servicemen from Australia, Great Britain, Ireland, France, India and Canada, battling the Turkish and German forces. Cadets, Ashleigh Clarke and Declan Pretorius, volunteered their time to “make sure we remember the people who fought in the war”. Pretorius, who’s been selling poppies for the past three years, said it’s about doing good deeds and helpful “when you apply to join the army”. “You get to learn while you’re having fun,” Clarke said. An ex-pat from Glasgow and RSA member for 12 years, Colin Cameron, said that donations have been

Above – Hamish, Claire and their toddler Elizabeth Bullock buying a few poppies off Colin Cameron. Below – Rose Stead plucking the best poppy from Colin Cameron’s basket.

promising so far. “People are putting in quite a lot of money,” he said. Clarke observed $10 and $20 notes being handed over. Rose Stead always buys a poppy on poppy day while Hamish, Claire and Bullock, with toddler Elizabeth, also bought poppies off Cameron. “We always attend the Anzac ceremony and go to my great grandfather’s (grave),” Claire Bullock said. Wilfred Emmanuel Smith served at Gallipoli. This year they’ll remember him when they travel to Rarotonga on holiday.

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Get me to the church ahead of time Malcolm Hopwood Sixty years ago today Trish Moylan arrived 10 minutes early for her wedding. The ceremony at Holy Name Church was due to start at 11am but, when she arrived at 10.50am, the driver suggested he should go round the block. “Don’t,” said Trish, “I’m ready now.” Fortunately, John Moylan was in place at the front of the church and the service began. Six decades on the couple look back on their wedding and laugh at the early start. They’d planned the morning nuptials so Trish’s nanna could get to the wedding from Oamaru and home again before dark. “The day started with an early frost and then brightened,” John Moylan recalls. They had their wedding breakfast at the Jaycee Hall and then drove in a car full of confetti to the Geraldine Hotel. “We got out and had fish and chips for tea,” Trish remembers. She’s retained memorabilia from the ceremony including photos, crocheted lace and two wishbones from their wedding breakfast. John’s chooks gave their lives for the occasion. In the years that followed, he worked as a painter/paperhanger and Trish ran a hair dressing salon called the Vogue in the Arcade. They have two children and three grandchildren. Tonight, an anniversary dinner for family and friends, is planned at Noble 600. Trish has been a rep netball player and is active in community work. She still volunteers at St Vinnies and both have been members of Holy Name,

John and Trish Moylan, who celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary today, look back on valuable photos from six decades ago. PHOTO MALCOLM HOPWOOD and now Holy Spirit Church in Tinwald. John and Trish, both 82, said the secret of their marriage is good communication. “It’s been great to be able to talk, share and laugh,” they added.

If they had a disagreement, Trish would commune with her garden and they’d resolve their issues before going to bed. They’ve received a card of congratulations from Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern,

and would like another one on their 80th wedding anniversary. While Trish claims she’s glided over the last 60 years, they both admit they’re still very much in love.

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Shared loss brings us all together A

nzac Day. It’s that time of the year again where we should dip our hats to our veterans and their families because April 25 really is their day. More than a century after the doomed assault began at Gallipoli, large crowds of New Zealanders will again turn out to remember and salute the fallen and their efforts in towns and cities all over the country on Monday. Though commemorations may be more subdued than usual because of the Covid-19 enforced absence of the defence force’s involvement, it will be no less special. It’ll be no different in Mid Canterbury where big crowds are again expected across the district at dawn and late morning services and functions that follow, but there will be changes. The Ashburton RSA, for one, won’t have its cemetery service

Daryl Holden or the traditional marches prior to the dawn and civic services. That’s all because of the ongoing pandemic and the need for social distancing and a safety-first virus approach. And that’s why most of the armed services have been told to stay away, meaning personnel from Burnham military camp won’t be coming. Still, crowds of 1000 or so are expected at Ashburton’s civic service from 10.45am around the cenotaph at Baring Square West. And it’ll be no surprise if those numbers were exceeded because, nationally, attendances at Anzac Day services seem to grow every year.

But for outsiders, that could seem surprising. Why? Well, everybody now knows that the Gallipoli campaign, fought over a century ago in a distant Turkish peninsula, was a military fiasco, which ended in ignominious and tragic defeat. It needlessly cost the lives of nearly 3000 New Zealanders, which was about a fifth of those who landed on the peninsula.

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includes the very young, who quite rightly would feel no duty whatsoever to ever go to war for the Mother Country to protect the British Empire, as was the case all those years ago. Well, Anzac Day is even more important now because in many ways it has become our de facto national day, an expression of our identity. That’s partly because

Anzac Day is even more important now because in many ways it has become our de facto national day.

So why, you may wonder, should we commemorate such a catastrophe? And why does Anzac Day continue to grow each year and continue to really connect with all New Zealanders? That

Waitangi Day, our country’s actual official day, has often divided opinion and has been as much about what still separates us rather than brings us together. Waitangi Day can, and does, cre-

ate headlines and impressions for all the wrong reasons. But that’s not the case at all on Anzac Day, where all cultures come together, where the New Zealand public are very much front and centre of a nationally inclusive day. And we come together as one to remember our loss, as hard and painful as it remains for many. Because the slaughter at Gallipoli and in World War One scarred New Zealand then and it still affects us now, and that’s decades after the personal grief has passed. It’s a loss of thousands of lives that still unites us as a country. And that’s why Anzac Day matters. And that’s why I hope to see you at a commemorative service remembering that on Monday. It’s an important day for all of us. We should never lose sight of that.

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Ashburton absolutely blooming Peter McQuarters PETE’S PERSPECTIVE

ou can’t help be struck at the moment, by the multitudinous development happening right across our town. I’ve been around the place on and off for six decades and never have we seen anything like this. Its kind of ironic that it’s all taking place at a time when I would rate the world being the least stable it’s been in the corresponding period. I’m hoping to get through this column before my head physically detaches as I seem to spend every day shaking it from side to side. It may come unscrewed. There’s plenty to be concerned about if you let it. The trick apparently is to not let it. That’s a work in progress. Anyway back to Ashburton. East Street is looking so good. How amazing is that Murney Main! Burnett and East Street intersection is now a quality precinct with the Murney building complementing Somerset House across the road. It is concerning that there have been long-term vacant tenancies in several newish buildings though. Hopefully we will grow into them in time. Earlier in the piece, Redmonds tastefully developed their East Street frontage which is now partially tenanted by a pharmacy, and various other stores have upped their game. Somehow, even the ones badly needing an upgrade seem to fade into the background a bit more now. The best are doing all the heavy lifting and getting the attention. We have to remind ourselves that not that long ago the bridge approach was alongside a fairly average-looking transport yard.

The new supermarket, alongside the emerging K Mart and associated retail/hospo precinct is set to change that out of sight, and the town now boasts not one, but two impressive big electronic billboards which cement our AshVegas credentials. I love those things. Okay, I’m easily entertained. The new civic complex continues to fill-out on its Baring Square East site, the Methodists alongside are getting a facelift, new fuel stations are bringing

options to the market in volatile times. Tinwalds new NPD will provide the most dramatic change to the Archibald Street landscape in a while. Although I did have someone comment that it would have been a great site for a new supermarket on the south side of the bridge. There’s plans for further fuel options up near the new Walnut/West intersection and a number of other upgrades and renewals are happening across

the landscape. Take a Sunday drive if you can afford the fuel, there are new residential developments happening all over the place. East of Hampstead is going to be transformational. I never thought I would see it. If you are looking for a non-qualified amateur property tip, Trevors Road, facing the new development could be a good move for buyers. I drive along there and see a lot of potential. Handy to my old school too.

So all in all, plenty of positivity around us when we need it most. See you at the dawn service on Monday. We must never forget. Broadcaster Peter Mac is Ashburton born and bred and the afternoon host on the Hokonui Radio Network. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

Inﬂation, the big bogey, rears its head Y

ou could almost hear a collective tightening of belts this week. Inflation has hit a new 30-year high of 6.9 per cent. In a race we didn’t want to win, we are now outpacing Australia’s, and many other countries. Rents are up, interest rates are rising and wage increases are barely a third of inflation. Kiwis are going backwards and many families are struggling to make ends meet. A December 2021 Quarterly Economic Monitor (QEM) from Infometrics showed that Selwyn’s economy strengthened through to the end of the year, with GDP growth sitting at 7.8 per cent pa, which was higher than in New Zealand (5.5%pa) and Canterbury (7.2%pa). The monitor highlighted that employment of Selwyn residents has been relatively strong too, up 2.9 per cent over the past year, compared to a 1.3 per cent increase for the Canterbury region. Selwyn continues to be an attrac-

Nicola Grigg SELWYN MP tive destination to move to for residents and businesses alike. The QEM noted that residential building consents for the quarter was 429 following on from 443 in the same quarter last year. This shows the continued growth. But, the one blight on an otherwise pretty good report card was, once again, inflation. Infometrics noted that even here, costs and interest rates are putting pressure on businesses. While predictions have varied wildly, the think tank predicted the Selwyn District’s GDP to shrink by 0.9 per cent over the year to March 2021, and 0.7 per cent over the year to March 2022. The largest declines in the economic activity are predicted

to take place in the construction industry, with GDP down by $48m or 25 per cent between 2020 and 2022. And it’s that overall economic recovery that should be keeping the finance minister awake at night. Particularly after Reserve Bank Governor, Adrian Orr, said central banks grappling with inflation need support in the form of “more targeted effective fiscal

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It’s not credible for Grant Robertson to keep claiming inflation is a mysterious visitor from overseas over which he has no control. This is not just an international story. The domestic ‘non-tradable’ element of inflation is the highest on record, at 6 per cent. He must do his bit to remove inflationary pressure in the domestic economy: stop adding

It’s not credible for Grant Robertson to keep claiming inflation is a mysterious visitor from overseas over which he has no control.

policies” as he acknowledged New Zealand’s central bank is “not in a great place now” as it works to get inflation under control. The Finance Minister must heed this warning.

costs to business, quit wasteful spending and remove bottlenecks to productive growth. This is absolutely not the time to put fuel on the fire with the biggest Budget spending allowance in history – a whopping $6

Your say Do you agree with the view of National’s Nicola Grigg? Be part of the debate. Have your say. Tell us what you think in less than 200 words by emailing: editor@ theguardian.co.nz billion – which he has foreshadowed for his May Budget. The OECD and many bank economists have already warned against expansionary Government spending policies. The Reserve Bank’s plea for help should be the final straw. New Zealand is in the midst of a cost of living crisis and the Government needs to support efforts to bring things under control, not make things worse.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 23, 2022

Rocking it out

in the Catlins The Catlins is a road-tripper’s dream, a rolling medley of picture-perfect landscapes and tub-thumping seascapes, fringed with high cliffs and lonely bays, writes Mike Yardley By Mike Yardley

kirting Otago’s south coast, the rugged natural splendour of the Catlins and all its bewitching attributes is wedged between Invercargill and Balclutha. Gnarly and windswept Nugget Point is the first major sightseeing attraction on the touring route. This spectacular spur bears an uncanny resemblance to a chunk of China’s Great Wall, delivering a cracking coastal panorama, with the roar of the sea, the endless ocean and the sheer cliffs on either side of the track. The well-formed walkway is a 30-minute amble, flanking the razorback ridgeline of Nugget Point. The walkway climaxes at the 1869 lighthouse, pinned to the jagged summit, and towering over New Zealand’s most dynamic marine mammal zone. The lonely lighthouse stands guard over the roaring ocean. You’ll spot numerous fur seals, elephant seals and sea lions snoozing on the rocks below you, doing convincing impressions of stranded driftwood, while the fingers of seaweed caress the sea. Adjacent to Nugget Point, blue and yellow-eyed penguins can be viewed late in the day, at the lovely little cove of Roaring Bay. Jacks Beach is a beautiful coastal setting, also home to a delightful cluster of eccentric Kiwi cribs. From the beach, an easy 20-minute stroll across private farmland takes you to the dramatic Jacks Blowhole. Over 200 metres from the beach, the hole is 55 metres deep and the boom of the blowhole at high tide is thunderously impressive, particularly in rough sea conditions. In an area awash with waterfalls, Purakanui Falls, within a beautiful bush setting, would be my pick of the bunch. None of the Catlins’ falls are particularly high – so don’t expect to stumble upon the Niagara! But the dense and lush forest settings accentuate the splendour of cascading water. I visited the falls on a particularly wet day, which turbocharges the visual spectacle. Ten kilometres east of Maclennan, the walkway to the Purakanui Falls starts off Waikoata Valley Road. The track is a gentle 20-minute stroll, winding through a mix of silver beech and podocarp forest, climaxing with a sweeping view of the falls. Descend down the stream level viewing platform which provides a far more intimate spectacle of the three tiers of jet black rock that

Top left – Purakanui Falls is Mike Yardley’s is the pick of Catlins waterfalls. PHOTO SOUTHLAND NZ

Left – Cathedral Caves are a collection of spectacular sea caves, guaranteed to thrill. The main cave reaches a height of over 30 metres . PHOTO SOUTHLAND NZ

combine to make these falls so divine. My second favourite falls spectacle in the Catlins is McLean Falls, the region’s highest falls and just a 20-minute walk through enchanting rainforest. Cathedral Caves are a collection

of spectacular sea caves, guaranteed to thrill. The main cave reaches a height of over 30 metres and some of the caves go deep into the cliff, so a torch is recommended. The caves are only accessible at low tide, so you’ll need to time

your visit accordingly. The acoustics are incredible. Tide times are helpfully posted on the entrance gate, where a small cash fee is required, and the gate is normally closed if the tide isn’t conducive to visitors.

An essential stop beckons at Papatowai, a sweetheart village of 30 residents, nestled in native bush and edged by spectacular beaches. But the biggest traffic-stopper is the Lost Gypsy art gallery, where the outrageously creative artist and tinkerer extraordinaire, Blair Somerville holds court.

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Right – Perched rather precariously on Nugget Point, the wooden lighthouse has certainly stood the test of time.

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Below – The Catlins abounds with walks of all types like this rather sedate walk along the shore. PHOTO SOUTHLANDNZ

Above right – A typical Catlins coastal view with rugged cliffs and picturesque bays. PHOTO SOUTHLAND NZ

Left – Petriﬁed wood specimens on show at the recently opened Tumu Toka Curioscape. PHOTO SOUTHLAND NZ

Right – The biggest trafﬁc-stopper at Papatowai is the Lost Gypsy art gallery. PHOTO SOUTHLANDNZ

Fashioned from recycled bits and bobs, including scrap collected from the beach, Blair’s ingenious flair in intricately crafting automata, kooky contraptions and “electrickery” as Blair calls it, is wondrous, whimsical and irreverent. There’s a sheep skeleton riding a bicycle, a tin whale that you can hand-crank into life . . . and on its goes. Positively Pythonesque. The main gallery is housed in a converted 1951 Leyland Comet house bus, while an adults-only gallery beckons in what Blair calls the theatre, where a carnival of even more extravagant creations await. Te Papa has been keen to get their dibs on Blair’s marvellous creations but he has resisted. He’s planning a national tour next year. Be sure to stop by and pre-

pare to be bamboozled by his wonderfully wacky works. Carol powers the neighbouring espresso caravan – and she makes the best mochas on the South Coast! Call into Curio Bay for nature’s masterful expression of might, power and magnificence. This is a most unusual coastal setting, over 180 million years old, and distinctive for the petrified tree stumps, trunks and fern imprints that are clearly identifiable on the bay’s rocky shelf. Once again, low tide is the best time to experience the novelty of this time-defying, ancient forest. I marvelled at this rare phenomenon of Jurassic-era trees, preserved by silica in the ashy floodwaters that submerged this forest in the debris field a volcanic eruption. The forest grew back only to be covered again by further volcanic activity. It is remarkable to think these trees stood before birdlife emerged in the world. Curio Bay has been accentuated with the recent opening of the multi-million dollar Tumu Toka

Curioscape. Their Gateway Experience is an interactive, stateof-the-art museum experience, with touchscreens and fabulous exhibits of that petrified forest. Curio Bay is also home to a colony of yellow-eyed penguins who will appear out of the surf late in the day. It never ceases to amaze how human-like some of their behaviours are, waddling out of the surf like shoppers in a mall. Further west, a melancholic mood awaits at the Waipapa Point lighthouse. A passenger steamer called the SS Tararua struck the reef off Waipapa Point, on April 29, 1881. It took 20 hours to sink but, with stormy seas, few could make it to shore on the lifeboats. Of the 151 passengers and crew, 131 were lost and it remains New Zealand’s worst civilian maritime disaster. Three years later, the lighthouse you see today was built. It was the last wooden one to be erected in New Zealand and serves as a poignant reminder to the wrenching tragedy.

Below – The outrageously creative artist and tinkerer extraordinaire Blair Somerville holds court with a couple of visitors at the Lost Gypsy. PHOTO SOUTHLANDNZ

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A remarka with so Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 23, 2022

f you lived in Ashburton earlier this century, you’d remember a hot air balloon hovering above the town at Christmas. You’d also recall the sounds that floated out over the CBD. They came from a dozen New Zealand Army Band members who celebrated Christmas with Jingle Bells and Silent Night. The organiser of the event was top brass himself and a former member of the Ashburton Silver Band, George Currie. For nearly 20 years he was managing director of Aoraki Balloon Safaris which operated out of Methven. “I became known as the balloon man,” he said. But his job was more than administration. He looked after the pilots, the staff who secured the balloons, did the ground work, organised the rides and was the human penguin holding a bottle of bubbly, who helped them aboard. But what a penguin. George dressed for the occasion, resplendent in top hat, bow tie, blue waist band and evening suit. He was costumed for any event on board one of his six balloons. If contacted by someone who wished to propose to his girlfriend at the highest level, George would organise it. Brides, grooms and wedding parties travelled from all over the world to get married in his balloons. “There’s romance in hot air ballooning and they came from everywhere. My job was to take them aloft over our landscape and organise a marriage celebrant,” George said. Surprisingly, he never initially thought of ballooning but, when it came, he was full of enthusiasm. “I was listening to Radio Pacific in 1992 and the host was a hot air pilot,” he said. “I thought Methven was a great centre for such a wonderful idea. We have the right conditions, we’re elevated and can fly north, south, east or west from here,” he said. “It appealed to me as a business proposition.” George purchased two balloons off Ray Smith, a colourful balloon operator and established his business. “It became very successful, almost my fulltime job and I made a living out of it. Methven people were very supportive.” George’s balloons flew wherever the wind took them, it might be two kilometres or 22, even over the heart of Ashburton at Christmas. His sales pitch included three mysteries. “You don’t know where you’re going, you don’t know where you’re going to land and you don’t know who you’re going to meet when you get there,” he promised all his customers. After nearly 20 years of being Mid Canterbury’s “balloon man” George felt the urge to move on. He’d put Methven on the map, but

George Currie can look back on a remarkable career. There were a few downs but most of them were up, especially during his time as Mid Canterbury’s balloon man. By Malcolm Hopwood

early mornings were starting to wear his body down. He was in his 60s. It was time to move on. It was also time to reflect on a remarkable career that started with his grandfather, also named George, who was born in Scotland but came to New Zealand in 1909. He became a grocer at Staveley, then Methven and finally in Ashburton where he owned Buxton and Thomas in the Triangle.

But, with four sons and two daughters all interested in farming, he purchased a property in Highbank to give them practical experience. It worked well and his four sons – Walter, Tom, Bill and George – became men of the land with George moving to Australia. Walter, the oldest, bought a farm in Springfield and that’s where his son, a third generation George, was born.

In his 20s, George went farming on his own, then bought the property next to his dad’s. “I had to do it by myself, get burnt and then feel the success,” he said. “What challenged me was the intrigue of developing the business side of farming.” The next step was to lease his father’s property and run them both as one block. It wasn’t long before the creative

side of farming took over. “Dad loved canaries and, when I won a trip to Victoria in 1962, I ordered a bag of canary seed,” he said. But George wasn’t bringing it back as a duty free gift from Australia. “I wanted to see if I could grow the seed commercially in Mid Canterbury. I could, and it opened up a market for bird fanciers. The canaries, budgies and parakeets loved my seed.”

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able career many ups Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 23, 2022

Above – Aoraki Balloon Safari, with mine host, resplendent as ringmaster, George Currie. Left – George Currie proudly holds the photo of his daughter, Ruth, at her investiture at Government House. Inset – Members of the New Zealand Army Band, who serenaded Ashburton shoppers over several Christmases.

George was the second bird seed producer in New Zealand and he sold and marketed it through bird clubs, individual fanciers and companies that packaged the seed for supermarket shelves. “As long as there are budgies and canaries, they must have seed. I’ve always claimed mine made them whistle and sing.” He was starting to be noticed as a mover and shaker in the rural

scene as a cropping farmer and National Silver Plough competitor and judge and his reputation was advanced by his involvement in Methven’s Young Farmers’ Club. “It widened my scope of farming knowledge and created so many new ideas. YFC helped farmers accept change,” George said. “I was into farming education, debating, stock and pasture judging and field trips.”

In addition he was club secretary, chairman and a member of the Canterbury YFC Council. In addition George loved sport, anything that had a racket or bat to hold. He played tennis, badminton and was a Mid Canterbury Table Tennis champion. When you add his farming, business acumen, YFC involvement and sport together, he was making a name for himself and, it came as no surprise, he was nominated by Ashburton Jaycees as the young New Zealander of the Year. George reached the final twice, two years in a row. On the first occasion he was beaten by All Black captain, Wilson Whineray and, on the other, by cardiologist, Sir Brian Barratt-Boyes, who performed New Zealand’s first open heart surgery. “It was a very big honour. I believe it was a culmination of all my community activities put into one,” he said. The Curries were freemasons and George followed the family

tradition. He joined Methven Lodge 51 and moved through the ranks to become Master. He enjoyed the ceremony, the friendship, the values and the training. “It’s a way of life. It brings respect and teaches you the qualities of good living, community involvement and the history of masonry,” he said. “Freemasons are one of the oldest organisations around, based on the journey of a stonemason who built the pyramids. “Where there was a cathedral or castle to build, a mason did it.” Being a freemason has taken George around the world many times. He’s been to Israel, Turkey, Scotland, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and Canada. “I’ve visited Masonic lodges throughout the globe and got an insight into the whole organisation,” he said. “Many of the world’s great leaders were freemasons although I don’t think Putin is.” George has a milestone birthday next month which he’ll share

with members of his family. His wife June has died but he’s close to their three children, Fergus, who installs kitset buildings south of Melbourne, Andrew, who runs the family farm and Ruth, a former colonel in the New Zealand Army, now in the top echelon of the NZ Police Force. A proud moment for George was attending her investiture at Government House three years ago when she was awarded the DSD (Distinguished Service Decoration) for her military service. George admits his health isn’t good – “medication is keeping me alive” – but he has two projects to complete. He has a few thousand slides he wants to convert into digital format and then there’s the story of the first George Currie. He’s written 60 pages but there are many more yet. There are two more generations of George to go and George the Third requires a book all by himself.

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TESTYOURSELF Test yourself with the Guardian’s quiz 1: Why does the British PM live in 10 Downing Street? a) King George II gave the first prime minister of England the house as a gift b) 10 is a lucky number c) The first prime minister lived there and gave the house to the government 2: How many people have landed on the moon? a) 12 b) 7 c) 24 3: What is the world’s oldest known plant? a) Great Basin Bristlecone pine b) Giant redwood tree c) Algae in the ocean 4: Which of these is NOT a delicious cheese produced in Scotland? a) Dunsyre Blue b) Dandie Dinmont c) Red Anster 5: Where was Leonardo da Vinci born? a) Padua in Veneto b) Perugia in Umbria c) Vinci in Tuscany 6: Which artist released albums called Music Box, Daydream and Butterﬂy? a) Whitney Houston b) Celine Dion c) Mariah Carey 7: Harper Lee wrote To Kill a Mockingbird in 1960. What is her second book? a) Go Set A Watchman b) Nightmare of Eden c) Where I Lay 8: Belgium has added illustrations from Tintin comics to which document? a) Driving licence b) Birth certificate c) Passports 9: Which website reported its ﬁrst ever drop in daily user numbers in 18 years? a) Twitter b) Instagram c) Facebook 10: Iceland has announced that from 2024 it is going to stop what? a) Commercial whaling b) Petrol cars c) Seal culls

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Don Lyford rammed keep the K

Force veteran Don Lyford has vivid memories of the Korean War he fought in around 70 years ago. Don, who’ll a�end Ashburton RSA’s Anzac Day civic ceremony at the cenotaph on Monday, came across a rogue truckload of Turkish soldiers who’d aligned themselves with the enemy in the Korean War. It was late 1953 and Don, a driver, was part of a 20-truck convoy taking supplies to United Na�ons’ forces at the border. He became aware of an enemy truck charging down the hill in front of them, spraying the convoy with bullets, fired from a machine gun. The windscreen and side window of his open deck truck caught the force of the bullets, but fortunately there were no casual�es. However, Don’s truckload of men and provisions were vulnerable. He was not armed and, with the enemy truck storming in his direc�on, he ins�nc�vely turned to face them. Don drove at the truck, catching it near its front door and propelling it into a bank where it plummeted down the cliff face. He recalls it crashing, then exploding with loss of life. “They were s�ll firing at me when I hit the truck,” he said. Don sought refuge in the bushes near-

One of Don Lyford’s prizes possessions is a citation from the South Korean Embassy recognising Don’s years of service during the Korean War.

by while the soldiers he was carrying crouched behind the truck in case there were further a�acks. “I yelled ‘get behind the bloody wheels’ and they did.” But Don’s quick thinking and headlong a�ack ended the incident. His truck wasn’t badly damaged and, by driving across country, he re-joined the convoy at the rear. Later he heard the Turkish soldiers were “kicked out because they violated the 38th parallel” which divided the two

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Koreas. Don joined the New Zealand Army from his home in Blenheim and volunteered for service in Korea. He arrived in 1953 and stayed for four years working as a driver, delivering fuel, food, mail and other supplies to UN troops around the divided country. His parents never knew he was serving overseas. They thought he was living somewhere in the North Island. “When I returned my mother didn’t recognise

me,” he said. “I got off a Newman’s bus, knocked on the door and she didn’t know who I was.” He’d matured in his years away and grown a beard. “You mad bugger,” his mother said. Don’s engagement with the renegade Turks wasn’t his only contact with the enemy. He was on guard duty with a Bri�sh solider at the border when a bullet grazed his ear. It came from nowhere. “It was five �mes colder than Ashburton in winter and a 44-gallon drum of diesel had been lit to keep us warm,” he said. “I was trying to get warm when I saw a flash and the bullet passed my ear. I crouched down and yelled at my colleague, telling him we were under fire.” Almost immediately American Military Police arrived and charged in the direc�on of the rifle fire. Don doesn’t know if they caught the sniper or not but does admit it was “the scariest part of my �me in Korea”. Looking back he enjoyed the experience of serving as a K Force soldier. “I’m personally glad I went. I survived and came home unscathed,” Don said. He didn’t stay long in Blenheim on his return. Instead he travelled to Ashburton where other family members lived.

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d the enemy truck to convoy safe During his career he’s enjoyed a number of different jobs including driving for Bob Burne�, building a culvert over a creek in North Canterbury, labouring and leaving midnight Saturday to deliver the Sunday News to places between Christchurch and Oamaru. The heavy li�ing which was part of his employment has finally caught up with him. “My vertebrae is stuffed and I wear a brace around my neck except when I’m in bed, however, I’m turning up at Anzac Day.” One of his priori�es when he came to Ashburton was joining the RSA in 1957. He’s been a member ever since. At one stage the RSA had 16 K Force veterans. To Don’s knowledge, he’s the only one le�. “I’ve just found that out. It makes me feel lonely. I have no-one to turn to,” he said. He’s having a wreath prepared to be laid at the cenotaph at the 11am service on behalf of himself and other K Force veterans. Don, accompanied by son Bryce, will be dressed in his beret and K Force jacket which contains his medals from his years of service. “Anzac Day is very important to me. I haven’t missed a service since I’ve been back,” he said.

Don Lyford proudly wears his K Force jacket and beret.

Don Lyford holds the jacket he’ll wear at Monday’s Anzac Day ceremony.

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month ago, this year’s Anzac Day ceremonies were only being commemorated at home. Because of Covid, the Ashburton RSA was planning an observance where people would remember Anzac Day from their driveways. However, with

the relaxa�on of Covid regula�ons, RSA president, Merv Brenton, decided the day should be commemorated in its tradi�onal format. With only four weeks to plan, he’s organised the observance with only a few changes. Gone is the cemetery service and the march to the civic service at the cenotaph, but everything else is the same. Ashburton was one of the few places to hold a cemetery service and Brenton decided to abandon it for safety reasons. It was diﬃcult for people to space out at the cemetery. The RSA members also felt the pressure to a�end the dawn service, followed by the cemetery service, then the civic ceremony at the cenotaph at 11am. “It was a logis�cs prob-

lem,” he said. People a�ending the dawn or civic services, which tradi�onally a�ract crowds of more than 1000 can ﬁnd their own space in and around the cenotaph at Baring Square West, Brenton added. “I’m asking those who normally march to ‘fall in’ at 6.25am for the dawn service and 10.45am for the civic service,” he said. “Areas will be allocated for RSA members, scouts, guides and service groups so they can assemble together. “The public is invited to both services but, if they feel compromised, they can stand and observe at their gateway, like they did two years ago.” Major Cezarne Rogers, oﬃcer in charge of the Ashburton Cadet Unit, and Merv Brenton, will speak at the dawn service and Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown and Merv Brenton at the 11am civic ceremony. Kate Guthrie, Gavin Hunt and Jim Lischner will play Reveille and Last Post at respec�ve services. Army and air cadets will lay all wreaths this year. Brenton asks people who are

asking those who normally “ I’m march to ‘fall in’ at 6.25am for

the dawn service and 10.45am for the civic service

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Anzac Day will be outdoors preparing their own wreath to deliver them to the RSA tomorrow between 1-4pm. An air cadet will read In Flanders Field, wri�en by Canadian doctor, John McCrae, who served in World War One, a poem o�en read at Anzac Day services. The civic ceremony will be led by Lieutenant Elizabeth Walker-Ratu from the Salva�on Army and head students at Ashburton College, Jack Brown and Jorja Roulston, will give brief addresses. Brenton sees Anzac Day as the most important day in the RSA’s life as it provides an opportunity to commemorate lives lost during New Zealand’s conﬂicts and to recognise names on cenotaphs and gravestones around New Zealand. “We also remember those veterans who are s�ll suﬀering from war and mental health issues.” Brenton is also pleased with the sale of poppies around Mid Canterbury yesterday. They are an important part of

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Anzac Day and worn in days leading up to April 25 and at the ceremonies on Monday. When asked if there was a wet weather venue, Brenton replied “yes, an umbrella”.

DriveThru All things motoring and otherwise

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 23, 2022

with Bernard Egan

Vintages on safari I

t’s a question often asked on Monday. But this week, because of the long weekend, the question would have arisen on Tuesday. “What did you do at the weekend?” The answers are always varied, and can be especially so after a longer break. Here are two responses. We’re aware of two local groups who made two trips over Easter.

A smaller group The first group of 18 friends did an urban tour around part of our town, following a route which took in some landmarks and focused on homes designed by the late Billy Thomas. A renowned local architect, Billy Thomas practised for around 40 years from the early 1920s. His designs included both domestic dwellings as well as commercial and other buildings. The group who took the tour on Easter Saturday saw a range of Billy’s designs, all of which are enjoyed by their owners and continue to be admired. After visiting a unique and fascinating garden along the way those taking part enjoyed lunch.

A bigger group

The historic RDR intake, downstream from the rugged Rangitata Gorge.

A much larger group – of around forty cars – took a longer trip on Easter Monday when they went on the Vintage Car Club Chairman’s Run. Club president Peter Jacob mapped out a route to Klondyke, in our hinterland, the site of the Rangitata Diversion Race (RDR) intake. The vehicles ranged in age from quite old to modern, and there was a variety of makes and models. They looked great travelling in convoy,

and it was obvious the drivers and their passengers were enjoying their trip and the magnificent scenery, both along the way, at their destination and on the return journey. Klondyke and the RDR are special and significant in local history, from day one having made a huge contribution in so many ways to our district. The installation of the new fish screen adds another dimension to the historic Klondyke site. A very large dimension! It’s an amazing engineering feat, and the earthworks required are incredible. Especially so because all of the rocks – some huge – and shingle are being re-used for very practical purposes on site. Ultimately the cylindrical pointed shaped fish screen will be submerged, but seeing it above ground observers could well be excused for wondering if a space ship has landed.

Responses When asked “what did you do at the weekend?”, people from each group invariably said: “we went on a great trip”. For three of those people who were on both outings, the answer was in the plural.

The long and the short of it

Two trips – one a short urban jaunt, the other a long drive towards the hills and the magnificent Rangitata Gorge. A small group on one, a much larger contingent on the other. Quite different! Well yes and no. The trips have things in common; they were both enjoyed by all who took part, there were great sights along the way and they are reminders motoring long or short can be fun, especially around here where we have such wonderful places to see.

How come our motoring writers know about these trips? One went on both trips, one test drove a vehicle on the second trip. Our writer who went on both journeys was fortunate to accompany Roger and Rowena Hart, and their granddaughter Eve, in the vehicle being test driven. In the fullness of time (couldn’t resist using that phrase) Roger will, in his usual brilliant style, describe the vehicle. Without pre-empting his words, no doubt they will portray a fantastic automobile – because it is.

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he 2022 Harley-Davidson® Nightster™ model starts a new chapter in the Harley-Davidson® Sportster® motorcycle story – a leap forward in performance and design while remaining an accessible entry point to motorcycling and the brand. This all-new motorcycle combines a classic Sportster model silhouette with the on-demand performance of the new Revolution® Max 975T powertrain and a host of contemporary electronic rider aids and features. The 2022 Nightster model redefines the Sportster motorcycle experience for a new generation of riders.

New Revolution® Max 975T Powertrain At the heart of the 2022 Nightster model is the new Revolution® Max 975T powertrain.

It is a liquid-cooled, 60-degree V-Twin with a torque curve that stays flat through the broad powerband – and engine performance designed to deliver strong acceleration and robust power through the mid-range. The length and shape of the intake velocity stacks, combined with the airbox volume, are tuned to maximise performance across the engine speed range. The profiles of dual overhead camshafts and Variable Valve Timing phasing on the intake valves are designed to match the performance of this engine.

Powerful agility The Nightster™ model pairs a nimble, lightweight chassis with a powerful engine tuned for strong mid-range performance, an ideal combination for navigating urban traffic and charging along curving backroads. Mid foot controls and a low-rise handle-

Honda Service Sto bar put the rider in a centred, comfortable posture on the bike. Unladen seat height is 705 mm. The low seat height combined with a narrow profile makes it possible for most riders to confidently place feet down flat at a stop. The Revolution® Max 975T powertrain is the central, structural component of the Nightster™ motorcycle chassis, which significantly reduces motorcycle weight and results in a very stiff chassis. The swingarm is formed of welded rectangular steel tubing and is an attachment point for the dual rear shock absorbers. Front suspension is 41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks designed to provide improved handling performance by keeping the tyre in contact with the road surface. The rear suspension features dual outboard emulsion-technology shock absorbers with coil springs.

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enesis premiered the Genesis X Speedium Coupe this week at Genesis House, a cultural space located in the heart of New York City’s Meatpacking District. The concept car incorporates Genesis’ DNA (Audacious, Progressive, Distinctly Korean), while looking ahead to the next wave of EVs, highlighting Genesis’ future as a true luxury electric vehicle brand. The Genesis X Speedium Coupe was born out of a freestyle design exercise based on the Genesis X Concept led by the 2022 World Car Person of the Year, Luc Donckerwolke. The name Speedium was inspired by the passion for motorsports felt by Genesis designers. The name also encapsulates Genesis’ belief that the emotional value of driving will remain strong in the era of electrification. The addition of the word “coupe” further accentuates the enjoyment of driving through aesthetic designs.

X Speedium Coupe it is not a conventional concept car that previews plans for the production line-up. Genesis has experienced significant growth in the US market, achieving monthly sales records for the past 16 consecutive months. The brand recorded over 11,700 car sales in the first quarter of 2022, the largest quarterly sales achievement since its foray into the US market in 2016.

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South Canterbury Mounted Rifles parade in the domain, Colonel Milton in front. (Photo reference 03.1985.0724)

Looking at Anzac Day, 1917 By Connor Lysaght

s Anzac Day approaches, our thoughts fall on those who have made sacrifices many people have never had to face. Anzac Day was first observed on April 25, 1916, to commemorate the many soldiers who lost their lives at Gallipoli. Since then, the scope of our national day of remembrance has broadened and now many of us acknowledge not only the fallen from all conflicts we have been involved in, but all servicepeople alike including army nurses. I often feel that the old adage is true, that a picture is worth a thousand words, and so I think it’s best that I leave as much space on this page as possible for you to see how the events leading up to, and including Anzac Day in Ashburton panned out during its second occasion in 1917.

CONTACT Material for this page is co-ordinated by the Ashburton Museum and Art Gallery. Articles from other organisations are welcomed, as is any feedback on what appears.

Email: museum@adc.govt. nz Mail: PO Box 94, Ashburton 7700 Phone: 307-7890 Copies of the photos on this page are available for purchase from the Ashburton Museum and Art Gallery.

Parade of soldiers with Mayor Robert Galbraith. (Photo reference 03.1985.0724)

Firemen on parade, led by Superintendent Tammy Barber. (Photo reference 03.1985.0724)

Sergeant Webb and Corporal Bramley (presumed), March 1917. (Photo reference 03.1985.0724)

FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sports wrap

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 23, 2022

calling time on a week of sport

Rakaia

Submissions

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Shania shines

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Test yourself

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ready to roll After an up and down start to the season, Rakaia will be out to show their full potential today when they tackle Saracens on the Rakaia Domain field. FULL STORY: P27

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Blindside

Mid Canterbury’s leading sports writer Matt Markham

matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

STARS OF THE WEEK Gerard O’Reilly Just a hard-working, dedicated and talented achiever in the Canterbury harness racing scene. Wins in $100k races don’t come along every week, so it’s a fantastic effort for one of the game’s nice guys.

Chasing delayed national success

wo Ashburton indoor bowlers will vie for national glory this weekend, as the sport’s national body looks to catch up on national events that were postponed last year due to Covid. Dubbed Super Weekend and to be held in Christchurch, the husband and wife pairing of Simon and Julie Thomas will be in action in the New Zealand Mixed Pairs competition, looking to extend their

THINGS TO WATCH THIS WEEKEND

Rugby The Country Combined competition returns this weekend and there’s a bit of local to sink the teeth into, Rakaia, Celtic and Southern all play at home, kicking off at 2.45pm.

Squash The Midlands Squash circuit rolls into Hinds this weekend for the Hinds Open, some of the best of the best from around the region in action. Check them out all day today and into the evening.

Races The Ashburton Trotting Club kick off after lunch on Anzac Monday, and what better way to spend the rest of the public holiday than perched up at the races enjoying what’s on offer.

incredible record as a combination on the mats. Simon, who is a current national representative and Julie, who has also seen national duty, were seen as the power couple of bowls during their time in the Black Mats together, but they find themselves up against outstanding combinations from all over the country this weekend as they look to chase success.

Here she is again, once again having completely dominated the target shooting scene. It would seem as though the sky is the limit for Shania, and it’s going to be great to sit back and watch it all unfold.

As well as the Pairs competition, players will also square off in Mixed Fours, Masters Fours, the 1-5 Years Singles, the 1-5 Years Pairs, the Junior Singles and the Henselite Singles. Simon Thomas will also represent Ashburton in the Henselite Singles. In order to qualify for the events players must have won their regional competition then successfully won their way through the zone playoffs to qualify.

Getting to know . . . e return to looking a little deeper into some of the minority sports on offer around Mid Canterbury this week and look to shine the spotlight on badminton. A long standing sport here, the Mid Canterbury Badminton Club operates on Tuesday nights and Thursday mornings out of the EA Networks Centre, and is well worth checking out. To get you in the mood, here’s a little more about the sport. Badminton is the second most popular sport in the

Shania Harrison-Lee

world, ranked behind only football. A shuttle is made from the left wing of a goose, weighing between 4.74 and 5.5 grams – 16 feathers are used in the manufacturing. In the early days, before the adaptation of synthetic strings, many badminton racquets were made using the stomach lining of animals such as cows, or cats. The longest match on record lasted 124 minutes, while the shortest recorded lasted just six. In the professional game, where the play is it’s quickest, shuttles have been recorded to reach speeds of over 200 miles per hour.

Glenn Moore Too often we can get caught up in our own business and not think about the impact it’s having on those around us. Glenn didn’t. Family comes first and for that he should be commended.

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Rakaia determined to bring it all together Matt Markham In parts, it’s all there – the challenge for Rakaia is to bring it all together on the paddock this season. Two games down for the 2022 campaign and it’s been two polarising performances from the lads next to the river, but head coach Kyle Gray isn’t losing the faith, as he knows what he has at his disposal is exciting. Strong in a confident win against West Melton to open their Combined Competition campaign, a vastly different Rakaia turned up at Celtic five days later and allowed themselves to be controlled by the green machine in the opening round of this year’s Watters Cup. “That was a little bit frustrating, we’d played very well the previous weekend, but that’s going to be it for us this year,” Gray said. “It’s critical that we play to our full ability. When we do, we will be more than competitive, but if we don’t then we might get found out.” With some new faces joining the group this season and the farewell of some of their longer serving members, Gray described the squad as still being very much in a rebuilding phase, but what they did have was really promising for the future, and potentially this season, if they can unlock it. “Like every squad, we’ve felt the impacts of Covid in the lead into this season. “We’ve got a young squad again with plenty of new names, but there’s some strong, experienced players there as well to help guide everyone along.” One notable name missing in

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action this season is Seta Koroitamana. The barnstorming loose forward who has played for the New Zealand Heartland side on multiple occasions has elected to ply his trade in Christchurch this year in the Metro competition, joining Linwood. But almost as if to cancel out that departure, the side has welcomed back an old friend in William McGoon, whom Gray said is invaluable. “We unfortunately didn’t have him against Celtic and won’t have him this weekend either, but his experience and presence are great for the side, especially the younger, new players – he brings such a wealth of knowledge with him.” Front-rower, Garth Fechney is again at the helm of the side as captain this year, and has an explosive and skilful forward pack around him to rally in the trenches. Out wide the club has also welcomed Romeo Touli to the mix, adding some serious extra firepower to the strong ball-running game that Rakaia are known for. Today the side get the chance to play in front of their faithful at the Rakaia Domain for the first time this season, when they take on Saracens in the second round of the Country Combined competition. “That’s huge for us, everyone is really excited about playing at home for the first time and hopefully we can step up and play as we know we can and deliver an effort worthy of it.” Saracens made an early statement in the competition when they smashed defending champions, Southern, a fortnight ago, so Gray said preparations this week had been intense to ensure the side was ready for the challenge. “They’re obviously a very good side, you don’t beat Southern if

His experience and presence are great for the side, especially the younger, new players – he brings such a wealth of knowledge with him

Harvey Blyth has slotted into the No.10 jersey for Rakaia this season. you’re not. “So, we’ve got to do what we can and play our game if we’re to get the job done.” While Rakaia do battle at home, so do Mid Canterbury’s other two sides in action today – both of whom suffered first round losses only to win their first Watters Cup game the next week. After a narrow opening round loss to Waihora, Celtic will be out to get on the board when they host the traditionally tough Glenmark Cheviot at Keenans Road, while Southern will be out to bury some demons when they host Ohoka at Hinds. All three games kick off at 2.45pm.

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STARTING LINE-UPS Rakaia:

1. Masima Fakaosita, 2. Gordon Hausia, 3. Garth Fechney, 4. Todd Boag, 5. Lote Limadeni, 6. Uaisele Fono, 7. Rowan Kingsbury, 8. Sairusi Turvua, 9. Angus Mackenzie, 10. Harvey Blyth, 11. Peter Taylor, 12. Kane Peters, 13. Romeo Touli, 14. Tom Innes, 15. Thomas Whittaker. Reserves: George Denis, Warren Taylor, Harry Ashworth, Gijs Heinen, Cory Sinclair, Luke Nabulagi.

Celtic:

1. Keanu Huria, 2. Max Stapleton, 3. Harry Burgess, 4. Nick McKain, 5. Henry McManus, 6. Kaydis Hona, 7. Ashton McArthur, 8. Shepherd Mhembere, 9. Devon Coyle, 10. Cam Butler, 11.

Dube Vasurakuta, 12. Sireli Masiwini, 13. Paovale Sofai, 14. Nixon Brown, 15. Kody Stuthridge. Reserves: Connor Mackinnon, Taualai Tofilau, Mark Tait, Sean McCormack, Monty Nixon, Elyh McKibbin, Dave Morrison.

Southern:

1. Brad Tarbotton, 2. Bailey Chisnall, 3. Mason Briant, 4. Scott Martin, 5. Eric Duff, 6. Scott Vessey, 7. Hamish Mackenzie, 8. Maukie Otukolo, 9. Will Mackenzie, 10. Will Green, 11. Josateki Raratabu, 12. Tom Middleton, 13. Makasiale Kauvanua, 14. Thomas McCormick, 15. Matthew McAtamney. Reserves: Andrew Jackson, Callum Burrell, Jake Jarman, Jacob Pairama, Ethan Reith. TBC, TBC.

Sport and recreation strategy open for public submissions Matt Markham They’ve sought feedback from sporting groups and organisations around the district but now the Ashburton District Council want to hear from individuals to ensure the community has access to the activities and places they need to be happy and healthy. Earlier this year submissions were sought on the draft Play, Active Recreation and Sport Strategy which is being revisited by council for the first time since before the EA Networks Centre was opened in 2015.

The initial invitation was limited to sporting organisations and groups from which they received positive feedback but Ashburton District Council Community Services group manager, Steve Fabish said it was time to extend that further. “We’ve already talked with local sports clubs, teams and organisations about their key issues and priorities which has helped us to draft the new strategy. “Now we want people in the wider community to take a look and tell us what they think.” The strategy focuses on community-wide inclusion, fun and being active with key goals around removing participation barriers and encouraging everyone to be involved. From the initial feedback and discussions held, Fabish said there were four

key challenges that had emerged. “They told us that Covid-19 had changed people’s routines and habits and reduced active participation. “They also said it was important to maintain opportunities for older people to keep active and socially connected, that digital technology was increasing the sedentary lives of young people and that the cost to participate was a key barrier for organised sport.” Submissions on the strategy will be accepted until 5pm on Sunday, May 22 with the consultation document available on the Ashburton District Council website and copies will be distributed to sports and recreation groups. Alternatively, people can contact the Council directly to receive the relevant Ashburton District Council Community Services group manager Steve Fabish. documents.

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Domination extends to Australia for Shania Matt Markham She’s dominated the New Zealand shooting scene, but this week Shania Harrison-Lee extended her run of form to Australia. Mid Canterbury’s sharp-shooter, who is currently based out of Christchurch while she studies, travelled to Brisbane over the past week to compete in the 2022 Australian Nationals, and again came home with plenty of spoils next to her name as she officially became the No.1 women’s shooter in the 50m Rifle Prone in both New Zealand and Australia in all categories: women, junior and open. As the only Kiwi competing at the Queensland event, Harrison-Lee was up against the hardy locals with their knowledge of the local winds and conditions, but didn’t let that deter her as she worked her way through the week’s competitions in her usual outstanding manner. Harrison-Lee said that early in the week particularly, the purpose-built arena for the 2018 Commonwealth Games offered up tough conditions for shooters.

RESULTS ■■ Golf

Methven Golf Club

Ladies Golf – Wednesday, April 20 – LGU Silver: Sara Gallagher 88-12-76. Bronze A: Sharon Burrell-Smith 9427-67, Jan Lane 95-24-71, Bronze B: Lee McLintock 104-34-70, Roz Grant 98-27-71. 3rd Tuis Trophy: Sharon BurrellSmith 42, Lee McLintock 39. Nawab best Nett of the day: Sharon Burrell Smith 67. Nearest the Pins: No 4 Open Methven Pharmacy Lee McLintock. No 6 Open Methven Travel Lee McLintock. No 13 Open & Br B 2nd Shot Primo Roz Grant. No 17 Open Methven Foursquare Roz Grant. No 14 Br B 2nd Shot Supervalue Bev Isherwood. Twos and Nett Eagles: Becky Hood. Jan Lane. Nola Hydes. Sharon BurrellSmith x2.

Rakaia Golf Club

Shania Harrison-Lee in action at the recent Australia Championships. “Weather over the week was probably cold for most Australians,” she said. “During the women’s match the wind was strong and variable, switching directions every five to 10 minutes.” In the late stages of the week, Harrison-Lee competed in the coveted Jim Smith event and again showed her class.

She qualified for the final day in third position, but stepped up to the mark on the second day and completed a great run to take out the award in superb style. For her efforts over the week, she also picked up second placing in the 3 x 60 grand aggregate. The success on Australian soil

Rakaia Ladies – Wednesday, April 20: LGU, Bryant Cup, Championship Qualifying, Thomas Trophy, Harrison Trophy. Sandra Quinn 98-22-76 and 32 stablefords, Sally Smith 103-27-76 and 31 stablefords. Harrison Trophy: Sandra Quinn. Rakaia Hotel 2nd shot #3 Teresa Booker, Rakaia Seed Cleaning 2nd shot #6 Sandra Quinn, V. Bell. Nearest the Pin #8: Fiona Rushton, Chertsey Spraying 2nd shot # 15 not struck, S. Quinn 2nd shot # 17 Sandra Quinn. Twos: Fiona Rushton #8. PHOTO SUPPLIED

backs up a dominant performance at the recent New Zealand Outdoor National Championships where Harrison-Lee dominated almost every category she competed in. Trips are on the cards for later in the year as well, with the Junior World Championship in Korea at the forefront of her planning.

DRAWS ■■ Indoor bowls

Ashburton Indoor Bowls

Next Thursday night, April 28 the Ashburton Association will be running a pairs tournament. Bring along a guest and the guest plays for free. Entries can be taken as either a team or as an individual. Tournament play begins at 7.30pm with raffles available.

Bright future ahead for Combined XV after successful week Matt Markham There’s no competition this year to look forward too, but there’s still a lot of positivity coming from within the camp of the Mid Canterbury Combined Schools 1st XV. The side have just completed what would have been their final acts of the pre-season this week at the annual Easter tournament down in Oamaru, winning both their games in convincing fashion, underlining that there’s plenty to look forward to in 2023. Earlier this month the management group behind the squad of young men announced they had withdrawn from this year’s Secondary Schools’ competition, due to a lack of playing numbers and a youthful squad that would have found the going tough against the big schools from around the Crusaders region. But with a new-look competition that may serve the smaller schools better planned for next year, a decision was made to continue with the scheduled pre-season matches and the Mid Canter-

bury side went through their five games unbeaten. That included a successful trip to Hanmer earlier this month, and then two good wins in Oamaru this week. The results prove that there’s still something to work with, and that the group behind the squad are keen to continue to grow that this year despite not playing any further rugby at this stage. “We have created an environment in which our kids can succeed locally, and from this year we will be able to get stronger and stronger with a larger player base,” management group member, Brent Hobbs said. “Whatever the competition format is next year we will be in a position to compete competitively with most, if not all of the teams, as shown in the pre-season this year. “We will keep working throughout the year to maintain the positive momentum we have from the group, and try and have the odd interschool game throughout the year to keep things moving.” The side trekked south to Oamaru this week for two matches with a squad of 22 players. The group consisted of seven props, six players who are eligible

Fonongo Lisala on the charge for the Mid Canterbury Combined Schools 1st XV this week. for Under 16 rugby and two from the Under 15 age group. But that didn’t stop them piling on the points. They kicked off on Monday with a 50-14 victory over St Kevin’s 1st XV, scoring eight tries. Fonongo Lisala scored three,

while both Oliver Hobbs and Tala Touli bagged braces and Izayih Harris picked up the other. Sonny McMillan added 10 points off the boot as Mid Canterbury dominated from the outset. Then on Wednesday they squared off with the Waitaki Boys

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1st XV and again were victorious, winning 27-0 in a strong defensive performance. McMillan, Hobbs, Lisala, Fletcher Hobbs and Paulo Kamoe all crossed the line in the match with Devon Flannery kicking the sole conversion.

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Mid Canterbury’s horse and dog racing action

Canterbury JC gallops Today at Riccarton Park Raceway

58.5 14 Peace Lover C R Barnes (1) 54 R1 Riccarton Park Function Centre Maiden $15,000 18 009x Un Agenda Seven Eleven T L Newman (5) 54 1400m 11:08 R3 Double Tree By Hilton (Bm65) $30,000 1400m 12:10 15 1 3x232 Noble Knight J R Lowry (9) 58.5 1 50045 Beau Stitch D I Montes De Oca (9) (A1) 60 R5 Kam Transport Hcp $35,000 1200m 13:14

11 38x02 Tantalee S Muniandy (20) 56.5 12 3x4x0 Day Light M K Hudson (10) 56 13 34210 Sweet Lilly Rohan Mudhoo (7) 56 14 6648 Cheekini D I Montes De Oca (8) (A1) 55.5 2 x396x Authority J D Laking (17) 58.5 1 20x15 Midnight Runner T L Newman (5) 62 2 5033x Island Hop J R Lowry (17) 60 15 7776 Vardon Road D Turner (19) 55.5 3 6459x Kenki T L Newman (1) 58.5 2 2463x Live Drama K Chowdhoory (2) 60.5 3 46163 Rocastano 59 55 4 44068 Easyrider 58.5 3 9823x He’s Got Power D Montes De Oca (9) (A1) 59 16 93330 Float Tayla Mitchell (2) (A4) 4 4x455 Lord Darci J D Laking (12) 58.5 54 5 3234x Master Marko K Mudhoo (2) 58 4 80732 Khimar War A Comignaghi (11) 58.5 17 74603 Sure Is A Comignaghi (14) 5 64630 Sacred Giant L J Allpress (10) 58.5 6 87x02 Fah Lun A Balloo (4) 58 5 x4538 Johnny Jones Tayla Mitchell (8) (A4) 57 18 30580 Oceans Away T L Newman (3) 55.5 6 x642x Pownce Rohan Mudhoo (6) 58 19 98846 Harleen Quinzel 54 7 Star Ballot A Comignaghi (5) 58 6 18177 Okay Pal S L Wynne (4) 57 7 73545 Shanghai Express G A Jogoo (11) 58 20 56405 Road To Reign 54 8 00x60 Viva Estella D R Bothamley (6) 58 7 4917x Monza Circuito C A Campbell (6) 56 8 x4717 Savvy Boy A Comignaghi (20) 58 21 89x59 Prendido 55 9 54283 Folktale Rohan Mudhoo (12) 56.5 8 x2119 Chokito C R Barnes (10) 55.5 9 9x461 Tiger Fire S Muniandy (4) 58 22 780x0 Jiminy Cricket 55 10 7x83 Tiratore C W Johnson (10) 56.5 9 16645 Eptimum M K Hudson (3) 54.5 10 5317x Capital Gains S O’Malley (13) 58 11 5x064 Valyrian B B Hong (3) 56.5 10 211x1 Chilly Filly L J Allpress (12) 54 R8 NZ Bloodstock Warstep Stks $60,000 2000m 15:04 11 10x0x Dettifoss D Turner (2) 58 12 56496 Areyouokay D Turner (7) 56.5 11 42231 Street Fightin Man K Mudhoo (1) 54 1 51111 Reputabelle A Comignaghi (7) 56.5 12 100x2 Doris Dior C A Campbell (7) 57 13 6x0x7 Jaxx Be Nimble M K Hudson (15) 56.5 12 8x712 Ihu Ms K Williams (7) 54 2 286x2 Unusual Countess B M Murray (5) 56.5 13 331x7 Paze The Power C K Kwo (18) 57 14 x8872 Aerial Blue K Chowdhoory (8) 56 K Mudhoo (6) 56.5 14 78751 Radiant Rosie K Chowdhoory (15) 56.5 R6 North Canterbury Cup Bm74 $30,000 2500m 13:49 3 30501 Classic Diva 15 x9597 Swiss ‘N’ Giggles 56 4 29525 Burgie T R Moseley (9) 56.5 15 43019 Santiago Miss M K Hudson (21) 56 1 33731 Are You Cereal A Comignaghi (1) 59.5 16 0870x Degreeofinnocence C R Barnes (13) 56 5 56413 Divine Sava C R Barnes (2) 56.5 16 3044 Venturesome Ms K Williams (8) 55.5 2 82345 Miss Tavi J D Laking (5) 58.5 17 78x90 Mr Rafiki 58 6 4324 Belle Of The Ball L J Allpress (13) 56.5 17 9x790 Megalomaniac 57 3 8151 Second Thought K Mudhoo (10) 56.5 18 009x Un Agenda 58.5 7 5616 Mazzini S L Wynne (8) 56.5 56.5 4 9132 Pinhead D I Montes De Oca (6) (A1) 55 R2 Punters Challenge 7/5 Mdn $15,000 1400m 11:38 18 68002 Fame Shines 8 22610 Above The Clouds T L Newman (1) 56.5 56.5 5 46836 Volvik 54.5 1 75432 Koputaroa Tayla Mitchell (6) (A4) 58.5 19 660x0 Tavilight 9 34410 Champagnes On Me W F Pinn (3) 56.5 20 x0480 Fionnuala 54.5 6 12247 Heidi Hi Ms K Williams (3) 54 2 54 Matscot T R Moseley (5) 58.5 10 3140 Taimate Diva K Chowdhoory (4) 56.5 21 65665 Selfie 55.5 7 52462 Vicenza T L Newman (7) 54 3 37475 The Cats Pyjamas M K Hudson (9) 58.5 11 15308 Just Maybe Ms K Williams (11) 56.5 54 R4 NZB Insurance Pearl Series 2yo $30,000 1000m 8 70614 Ekstrememiss G A Jogoo (11) 4 80x Bailador S Muniandy (7) 58.5 12 63272 Par Tee C A Campbell (10) 56.5 9 43717 Vulture Street W F Pinn (8) (A1) 54 12:42 5 6662 Tomyturbo K Chowdhoory (2) 58 13 76227 Pickens S Muniandy (12) 56.5 10 810x0 Hey Mickey C R Barnes (9) 54 1 1 Turf War S L Wynne (3) 57.5 6 x5353 Victor Rouge J D Laking (13) 58 11 19705 Red Sunday K Chowdhoory (4) 54 R9 Coca-Cola Canterbury Gold Cup $100,000 2000m 2 27 Correction C W Johnson (9) 56 7 705 Litigator L J Allpress (4) 58 3 3 Guitar Man Ms K Williams (11) 56 8 7x90x Bad Flamingo J R Lowry (3) 58 R7 Norwood Machinery (Bm65) $30,000 1800m 14:29 15:41 1 26516 Prise De Fer J D Laking (3) 59 4 69 Pow Tong C A Campbell (4) 56 9 Busy Lad A Comignaghi (12) 58 1 9x320 Jack Knows Best J R Lowry (4) 59.5 2 13144 Hasabro J R Lowry (9) 59 5 Tavanasia D I Montes De Oca (7) (A1) 56 10 Goddard D Turner (8) 58 2 31064 Just Tickety Boo L J Allpress (5) 59.5 3 36198 Kilowatt K Mudhoo (12) 59 6 21 Defiant Rohan Mudhoo (14) 55.5 11 453x4 Dushku T L Newman (14) 56.5 3 481 Prince Alby K Mudhoo (11) 58.5 4 72171 Original Gangster Ms K Williams (13) 59 7 104 Diss Is Dramatic A Comignaghi (13) 55.5 4 x5215 Double Prosperity J D Laking (15) 58.5 12 40350 Baby Cheeses C L Carmine (16) 56.5 5 76000 Camino Rocoso S L Wynne (5) 59 8 2x Cheveux W F Pinn (15) (A1) 54 13 0360x Drumisle 56.5 5 334x3 Darcee Que W F Pinn (21) (A1) 57.5 6 33358 Bully Boy S O’Malley (7) 59 9 Decision Time T R Moseley (6) 54 14 7080x Diceland K Mudhoo (17) 56.5 6 75147 Decisive T R Moseley (9) 57.5 7 45253 Seriously L J Allpress (1) 59 10 Forever Babe L J Allpress (8) 54 15 99737 Cats In The Cradle 7 83186 Carlos K Chowdhoory (16) 57.5 8 486x0 Southern Ocean W F Pinn (6) 59 11 Garden City K Chowdhoory (10) 54 D Montes De Oca (11) (A1) 56 8 30064 Cage Phyta C R Barnes (22) 57 9 50162 Summer Festival C R Barnes (4) 59 12 Secretxpress K Mudhoo (12) 54 16 687x9 Luscious Lover S L Wynne (15) 56 9 59083 El Bee Jack C L Carmine (1) 57 10 32211 Irish Girl T R Moseley (2) 57 13 My Degree G A Jogoo (2) 54 17 78x90 Mr Rafiki Rohan Mudhoo (10) 58 10 47003 Red Rufus C A Campbell (6) 57

R10 Anzac Day - Lest We Forget - Bm74 $30,000 1600m 16:21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

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Zelenski D Montes De Oca (18) (A1) 60.5 El Bee Darci Rohan Mudhoo (2) 58.5 Milford Sound L J Allpress (10) 58 Rainman G A Jogoo (8) 58 The Buffer D R Bothamley (1) 58 Avaquinella A Comignaghi (16) 57.5 Capo Dell Impero J R Lowry (5) 57.5 Goodanya K Chowdhoory (6) 57.5 Ceddy Smith S L Wynne (4) 56.5 Fettercairn B M Murray (17) 55.5 Madam Sequoia T Jonker (9) 55.5 Redgum W Papier (3) (A3) 55.5 Itsonlymoney 55 She’s Recommended B B Hong (7) 55 Da Vinci Girl T L Newman (14) 54.5 Feelin’ Fancy K Mudhoo (13) 54.5 Yamuna W F Pinn (12) (A1) 54.5 Hey Soul Sister 54

Matt Markham’s Riccarton Selections Race 1: Noble Knight, Star Ballot, Aerial Blue, Folktale Race 2: Matscot, Victor Rogue, Litigator, Dushku Race 3: Savvy Boy, Sacred Giant, Lord Darci, Ventursome Race 4: Turf War, Diss Is Dramatic, Guitar Man, Decision Time Race 5: Chilly Filly, Chokito, Ihu, Live Drama Race 6: Second Thought, Heidi Hi, Volvik, Vicenza Race 7: Just Tickety Boo, Darcee Que, Decisive, Day Light Race 8: Reputabelle, Belle Of The Ball, Unusual Countess, Divine Sava Race 9: Prise De Fer, Seriously, Hasabro, Irish Girl Race 10: Fettercairn, Madam Sequoia, Avaquinella, Ceddy Smith BEST BET: Prise De Fer (Race 9) VALUE: Just Tickety Boo (Race 7)

Geraldine harness Tomorrow at Orari Raceway

R1 PLACEMAKERS TIMARU TROT $8500 1950m 12:42 1 8 Ti Amo Belle T M Williams 2 96068 Mc Squared S J Ottley 3 895 Penelope Hall J P Versteeg 4 60455 Random Spur John Morrison 5 47409 The Beat G D Smith 6 6383 Take Notice J W Smith 7 7 Phoebe K R T May 8 x88x8 Dashing Dutchy C McDowell R2 BC STOCKFEEDS LIMITED PACE $8500 1950m 13:07 1 70943 Airies Gold G A Shand 2 72442 Sargent Best R T May 3 83400 Lay On Macduff Scott Iremonger 4 000x9 Midnight Sioux John Morrison 5 4330 Cheekygrin Korbyn Newman 6 35373 Prettyboycoby R M Cameron 7 Amp It Up J C Hay 8 90 Weona Reactor Daniel Reardon 9 4 Foveaux Gambler Sheree Tomlinson 10 089x Glamour Boy Sarah O’Reilly 11 400x Apache Warrior S J Ottley 12 66407 Melando Chief J F Curtin R3 GERALDINE BUTCHERY MOBILE PACE $8500 1850m 13:32 1 96882 Six Times A Lady M J Williamson 2 98026 Frosty Reception L F O’Reilly 3 60279 Gosakhi R M Cameron

11 22811 Wannabe ‘N’ Paris C W Johnson (11) 57 12 13192 Asathought C A Campbell (10) 57 13 68172 Beneficial A Comignaghi (8) 57

4 60933 Kansas City Jim J R Dunn 5 46760 Rafa Novak Michelle Krijgsman Gemma Thornley 6 58804 Honour Scroll 7 33095 Essence Of Easton R T May 8 35267 Beeps R D Holmes 9 9308 Sheezagoldengirl Sam Thornley Sheree Tomlinson 10 34008 Get It On 11 759 Pennetta R J Butt 12 99000 Changeover Jo Neil Burton 13 854 Webs Reactor S J Ottley R4 FRESH CHOICE GERALDINE TROT $8500 2500m 14:07 1 9412x El Conqueror R J Butt 2 85008 Robo Trouble R T May 3 30513 Zsahara Sheree Tomlinson 4 67605 Beyond The Horizon J W Smith 5 11316 Illegal Alien T M Williams 6 34675 Prince Ranier J R Dunn 7 94692 DD’s Super Stuart J D Markham 8 7744 Cody Banner Mark Hurrell 9 71605 Nordic Prince Gemma Thornley 10 7006 Mentalist L F O’Reilly 11 0x088 Granny Rose M J Williamson 12 6514 President Pat Neil Burton R5 BRENT WHITE STABLES/EQUINE VET MOBILE PACE $8500 1850m 14:39 1 23459 Rock To The Boss Korbyn Newman 2 8510 All Together Now J W Cox

3 58800 Spicy Girl Becqui Sheree Tomlinson 4 88940 Evidently J F Curtin 5 82521 Buddy Reign T M Williams 6 80000 Don’t Quote Me M J Williamson 7 48657 Times Are A Changin Sam Thornley 8 65353 Jordy John Morrison 9 22618 Friendly Eyre Mark Hurrell 10 69637 Journo R6 VILLAGE INN GERALDINE HANDICAP PACE $9000 2500m 15:04 1 90090 Pocket Call Sheree Tomlinson 2 50x40 Full Of Desire B J Borcoskie 3 0x522 A Rocknroll Star Sarah O’Reilly 4 18008 Grinning Again R T May 5 30445 Charlie’s Ace Gemma Thornley 6 00x00 A Cracker Knight Lionel Dobbs 7 8 She’s Tough M J Williamson 8 10010 Piece Of Gold S J Ottley 9 44094 Hidden Desire K M Cox 10 13001 Angus Stephen Boyd 11 x3x11 Franco Marek John Morrison 12 2x370 Peraki Seelster J R Dunn 13 6413x Copperhead Rose R M Cameron R7 GERALDINE GLASS YOUNG AT HEART MOBILE PACE $8500 1850m 15:31 1 47 Dalness Arizona T M Williams 2 60000 Aveross Rustler Mark Hurrell

3 64901 Four Starzzz Shiraz S J Ottley 4 9600x It’s Me Sam Thornley 5 990x0 Star Reactor Gemma Thornley 6 44363 Betterwithbling J W Cox 7 14158 Refine R T May 8 80x67 Not Really Blonde R M Cameron 9 18613 Shards Fury Sheree Tomlinson 10 71949 Wolfenstein M J Williamson 11 61046 Champagneandwine John Morrison 12 1570x Claus B J Borcoskie 13 83210 Szybka Lane J R Dunn R8 MAINLAND AGRICULTURE LIMITED HANDICAP TROT $9000 2500m 16:05 1 10030 Majestic Rollon John Morrison 2 55691 Navara Jason Ford 3 71900 Hanover Da Moon J R Dunn 4 11x Masterly R J Butt 5 x7201 Aldebaran Heather M J Williamson 6 7177 Buffy Northstains Sheree Tomlinson 7 14014 Silverlinings D Burrows 8 21453 Boyz Invasion M G Heenan 9 83130 Samanthas Moon R T May 10 63879 Missalyssa T M Williams 11 23414 Sioux Princess S J Ottley 12 x7160 Aveross Majesty J W Cox R9 TEMUKA TRANSPORT MOBILE PACE $8500 1850m 16:33

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John Morrison S J Ottley Sarah O’Reilly R T May R D Holmes J C Hay R M Cameron J R Dunn T M Williams M J Williamson Gemma Thornley

Matt Markham’s Orari Selections Race 1: The Beat, Take Notice, Penelope Hall, Phoebe K Race 2: Amp It Up, Sargent Best, Prettyboycoby, Cheekygrin Race 3: Six Times A Lady, Essence Of Easton, Frosty Reception, Beeps Race 4: El Conqueror, Illegal Alien, DD’s Super Stuart, Zsahara Race 5: Times Are A Changin, Jordy, Evidently, Buddy Reign Race 6: Franco Marek, She’s Tough, A Rocknroll Star, Angus Race 7: Champagneandwine, Refine, Betterwithbling, Not Really Blonde Race 8: Masterly, Aveross Majesty, Sioux Princess, Boyz Invasion Race 9: Hurricane Banner, Betterthanhope, Bettorlini, Arizonawildcat BEST BET: Six Times A Lady (Race 3) VALUE: Hurricane Banner (Race 9)

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R1 CHELSEA PROPERTIES & PARKING TROT $8500 2400m 13:15 1 467x0 Miss Millie R H Jenkins 2 42974 Rush Craig D Thornley 3 98403 Raining In My Heart S J Ottley 4 079x6 Aditi G D Smith 5 7x792 Racey Krusa A L Lethaby 6 0x8x0 Slainte John Morrison 7 97x00 Tight N Bright Korbyn Newman 8 89030 Barrytown J R Dunn 9 x09x7 Trueblue Waihemo Sam Thornley 10 53690 Superfast Whizz L F O’Reilly R2 THE PHAT DUCK BREW BAR & KITCHEN MOBILE PACE $9000 2400m 13:46 1 29063 Killarney Dance S J Ottley 2 8 Airpark Lightning R T May 3 7 Move It On Over J R Dunn 4 98345 Young George Brad Williamson 5 56053 Justin Fun M J Williamson 6 37606 Lone Wolf T M Mcmillan 7 40936 Oh No Nana Sheree Tomlinson 8 Knockshanbally J W Cox 9 59x43 Man United R T May 10 266x Frank Burns T M Williams 11 9602 Magical Miles K A Butt 12 00x94 Sir Monty Sam Thornley R3 PREMIUM PEAS 2YO MOBILE TROT $10,000 1700m 14:16 1 7046 The Fiery Countess A L Clark 2 Virginia Clowers John Morrison 3 9 Love A Patrick R T May 4 3 Krackaling Brad Williamson 5 5 Patrick Swayze J F Curtin 6 46 Maxwell Edison R D Close

7 1 Show No Fear M J Williamson R4 ASHBURTON PAPER PLUS FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE $9000 1700m 14:46 1 43802 Millwood Melody T M Williams 2 5 Macy Black M P Edmonds 3 44454 Sheza Manipulator J F Curtin 4 Millwood Nike Olivia Thornley 5 32437 Splash Of Crimson Sarah O’Reilly 6 Luvstruck N Rasmussen 7 Tiffs Little Sister J W Cox 8 7x Chrislynn 9 Miki Diva I M Lee 10 0x Classie Linc Sheree Tomlinson R5 LIQUORLAND RACECOURSE ROAD TROT $9000 2400m 15:15 1 200x3 Dwindle Star P M Williamson 2 90x00 Make My Sundon J R Dunn 3 030x2 Franco Jorik Ben Hope 4 4270x The Fox P J Davis 5 41323 Paris Prince Sam Thornley 6 21070 Kohli Trouble R T May 7 0x907 Pat The Monkey Gemma Thornley 8 2010x Pyramid Mystic M J Williamson 9 80809 Classic Call M P Edmonds 10 63007 Merlot Leonie Newton 11 0x907 Gaytana Kerryn Tomlinson 12 10 Cheval Rouge Sheree Tomlinson 13 7571x Kahntdoitalone S R McNally 14 15x88 Our Pinocchio Brad Williamson R6 SIMS BAKERY FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE $9000 1700m 15:45 1 22452 Ruby’s A Delight 2 554x5 Kusanova G D Smith

3 36970 Better Fly 4 132 Legenda Franco Craig D Thornley 5 42121 Maren Franco L F O’Reilly 6 80571 Jenabella J R Dunn 7 85311 Kowhai Magic T S Chmiel 8 56265 Cheezel R D Close R7 DOUG COLEY FLOORING MOBILE PACE $9000 1700m 16:15 1 70224 Emmy Craig D Thornley 2 18x8 Queen Of Diamonds J W Cox 3 x1577 Javasa R J Butt 4 107x Apatchofgold Sheree Tomlinson 5 67106 Home Grown S J Ottley 6 1 Bo Duke T M Williams 7 4x154 Van Shard R T May 8 80x10 Ajira C J Dalgety 9 737x7 Mitsi Gaynor Sarah O’Reilly R8 MORGAN FENCING PACE $8000 2400m 16:47 1 90090 Pocket Call Sheree Tomlinson 2 00x00 A Cracker Knight Lionel Dobbs 3 600x6 Reflectionsofmylife T S Chmiel 4 90098 Boulton Home Sarah O’Reilly 5 87540 Get Back 6 62503 Taxman R D Close 7 51008 Real Men Wear Pink John Morrison 8 86419 Gana J F Curtin 9 62721 Follow Me Fantasy M J Williamson 10 47108 Hey Tonight 11 39462 Morrissey J R Dunn

Matt Markham’s Ashburton Selections Race 1: Racey Krusa, Rush, Slainte, Barrytown Race 2: Man United, Frank Burns, Lone Wolf, Killarney Dance Race 3: Show No Fear, Krackaling, Patrick Swayze, Maxwell

Edison Race 4: Luvstruck, Tiff’s Little Sister, Millwood Nike, Miki Diva Race 5: Dwindle Star, Pyramind Mystic, Cheval Rouge, Paris Prince Race 6: Cheezel, Maren Franco, Legenda Franco, Kowhai Magic Race 7: Queen Of Diamonds, Bo Duke, Emmy, Van Shard Race 8: Real Men Wear Pink, Get Back, Gana, Reflectionsofmylife BEST BET: Cheezel (Race 6) VALUE: Real Men Wear Pink (Race 8)

Champion Mid Canterbury reinsman Ricky May will be looking to add to his winning tally, with a nice book of drives at Ashburton on Monday.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 23, 2022

Exercise your grey cells with our weekly sports crossword and quiz

SPORTS QUIZ 1. Who hoisted the Watters Cup at the presentation following last year’s ﬁnal? a) Ashton McArthur b) Nick McKain c) Hamish Finnie

2. Wayne Smith is now the head coach of Black Ferns, when did he ﬁrst coach the All Blacks? a) 1999-2000 b) 2000-2001 c) 2001-2002 3. Devon Conway, Ollie Robinson, Dane van Niekerk, Rohit Sharma and which other player were named as cricketers of the year by Wisden this week? a) Joe Root b) Lizelle Lee c) Jasprit Bumrah 4. Lewis Hamilton and which other sporting star have joined the bid to buy Premier League Club, Chelsea? a) Tiger Woods b) Serena Williams c) LeBron James 5. The Crusaders welcome back which All Black from injury this weekend? a) Codie Taylor b) George Bridge c) Jack Goodhue 6. Cindy Meadows returns as coach for what side in Mid Canterbury Premier netball this season? a) Hampstead b) United c) Celtic 7. In American Football, a touchdown is worth how many points? a) Five b) Six c) Seven 8. What number is immediately above 6 on the traditional dart board? a) 10 b) 13 c) 15 1. c) Hamish Finnie, 2. b) 20002001, 3. c) Jasprit Bumrah, 4. b) Serena Williams, 5. c) Jack Goodhue, 6. a) Hampstead, 7. b) Six, 8 b) 13.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 23, 2022

Cryptic crossword 1

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 23, 2022

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Proposal to close road(s) to vehicular traffic Pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974 and the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Ashburton District Council and NZ Transport Agency, for the purpose of allowing Ashburton Returned and Services’ Association to hold ANZAC Day services, proposes to close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder. Roads proposed to be closed: • HAVELOCK STREET, from Park Street to East Street • BARING SQUARE WEST, from Havelock Street to Cameron Street • SH1 (WEST STREET), from Wills Street to Burnett Street • CAMERON STREET, from West Street to Park Street Period of Closure: From 6am to 8.30am and 10am to 12.30pm, Monday, 25 April 2022. During the proposed period of closure, the following detour routes will be made for ordinary vehicular traffic, which would otherwise use the road: South Bound - WILLS STREET, PARK STREET and BURNETT STREET North Bound – TANCRED STREET, PARK STREET and WILLS STREET It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised permit to use the roads for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure. NEIL McCANN Infrastructure Services Group Manager

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Woodbury Downs Limited has a 200-strong pedigree Holstein Friesian herd on a 42-hectare block in Elgin, Ashburton. The farm runs on a high input feeding system, with year-round milking through a 19-aside herringbone shed. We are looking for a part-time relief milker/calf rearer to assist when required, with all farm duties (including but not exclusive to) milking, animal health, shed hygiene, calving, and calf rearing (when in season) and other tasks as reasonably requested. Honesty, reliability, and punctuality are essential; a positive outlook and ability to work well individually and as a team member; maturity when working with others and initiative in new situations. Ability to work over weekends is essential and be flexible with hours (within reason). Must have a full driver’s licence, along with reliable transport to get to our rural location in Elgin, Ashburton. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. This is not a live in position as there is no available accommodation. To apply: Please send a cover letter and CV to Lyn Foord - HR Manager lyn@canterburydriedfoods.co.nz or call for further information 03 302 3817 or 022 326 0883

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Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust AGM Monday, May 16, 7pm Senior Citizens Centre 206 Cameron Street, Ashburton Contact Georgie King rst.treasurer.midcanterbury@gmail.com

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ANZAC Gathering at the NZ ﬂag Maple Lane off East Street, Grove Street Tinwald. Time 5.55am. All welcome.

Ashburton Country Scottish Society Pipe Band Annual General Meeting Tuesday, May 10, 7.30 pm Pipe Band Hall, Creek Road. All Welcome.

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WEEKEND SERVICES

Please respect any COVID-19 restrictions or requirements

MEDICAL SERVICES

HELPLINE SERVICES COMMUNITY SERVICES

services please phone Methven Medical Centre on 302 8105 or Rakaia Medical Centre on 303 5002 DUTY DOCTORS for details on how to access the For all other medical assistance outside after-hours service each weekend. of normal hours please phone your Pharmacies general practice team, 24/7, to speak with a health professional who will give Wises Pharmacy, Countdown you free health advice on what to do or Complex, East Street, will be open from 9am - 1pm Saturday, from 10am where to go if you need urgent care. 1pm Sunday. If you don’t have a regular general practice, call any GP team 24/7 for free Ashburton Rest Homes telephone health advice. Please contact directly for hours. Please bring your Community Services Card. All non-New Zealanders should Emergency dentist bring their passport with them, New If you do not have or cannot contact Zealanders should bring some form your regular dentist, please phone 027 of ID. 683 0679 for the name of the rostered weekend dentist in Christchurch. Hours Methven & Rakaia areas 9am - 5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. For weekend and emergency

Healthline is a free health advice service.

IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE 111.

It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The toll-free number to call is 0800 611 116. Healthline is staffed by registered nurses who are trained to assess health problems and offer advice over the phone. The service is free and confidential.

Alcoholics Anonymous Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) or visit www.aa.org.nz for more information.

Mental Health - Call free on 0800 222 955. Ask for the Crisis Team.

Safe Care - 24hr Rape and Sexual Assault

Crisis Support. Phone 03 364 8791

Victims Support Group

24hr - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846). Direct dials to a volunteer. Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - 2pm, outside of these hours leave a message.

Art Gallery

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133. Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Museum

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890. Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Public Library

Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. Saturday: 10am - 1pm. Sunday: 1pm - 4pm.

EA Networks Centre - Pools

20 River Terrace - phone 03 308 4020. WEEKEND HOURS: Sat and Sun 7am - 7pm. Public holidays 10am - 5pm.

Information Centre

Methven - Saturday and public holidays 10am until 2.30pm. Phone 302 8955 or isite@ midcanterburynz.com

ANIMAL SERVICES Dog, Stock & Noise Control

Ashburton District Council 03 307 7700 - 24hr service.

Animal Welfare Centre

All enquiries - phone 308 4432 or 027 3329286.

Veterinarians

Alcohol Drug Help Line

Call us free on (0800 787 797). Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 23, 2022

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ASHBURTON

STOCKDALE, Russell Thomas – Maureen, Paul, Christopher, Jodene and Andrew and Josh and Daniel would like to thank all of our family and friends who supported us at the time of our sad loss of Russell. A big thank you for all the flowers, cards and food you gave to us, to those who attended the funeral and all who watched online, we FOR YOUR LOCAL NEWS, thank you too. We would like to say a very special thank COMMUNITY EVENTS AND you to the management and PLACES TO VISIT READ staff at Princes Court and THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Tuarangi Home for their care and devotion shown to Russell during his stay with Your opportunity to tell Mid Canterbury them. Please accept this as of your next event or meeting our personal thank you to you all. Daily Events is a FREE DAILY LISTING of MID CANTERBURY EVENTS to be held

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MURCHIE, Judith Margaret – Hughie, along with Jane, Carmen and Katie, would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the many people who supported us in so many ways after Judith’s passing and also during her illness. Thank you to those who helped us care for her, especially Penny Holdaway, the Ashburton District Nurses, Nurse Maude in Christchurch and the Nurses from Health Care NZ. We appreciated the practical support of meals, baking, managing Judith’s garden, and also those of you who sent cards, messages, flowers and other tributes to Judith. It was very humbling and we know it was symbolic of the legacy of kindness Judith has left for us. The wonderful stories and memories shared with us have been a source of comfort. We are so proud to learn about the many things she did for others; she certainly deserves her rest and will always be remembered with great love and lots of laughter. Please accept this as a personal thank you and know that what you have done for Judith and us all means so much. We love her and miss her; she will never be forgotten.

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DUNLEA, Albert Lewis – Son-in-law of Jack & Daphne McGee (deceased). Respected brother-in-law of the McGee family. Passed away in Brisbane, Australia on April 16, aged 69.

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DUNLEA, Albert Lewis – Loved husband of Frances, father of Suzanne & Nesley, loved grandfather & great grandfather, aged 69. Passed away on Saturday, April 16, at 7.45pm in Brisbane, Aussie. Will be missed by all.

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Midnight Saturday

Saturday: Fine. Westerlies turning northeasterly for a time in the afternoon. MAX

Canterbury Plains

19 MIN 9

Saturday: Fine. Westerlies turning northeasterly for a time in the afternoon. Sunday: Fine with westerlies, then cloud increasing and isolated showers developing in the afternoon with a southwest change. Monday: Fine with light winds, then late cloud with a southwest change.

A ridge of high pressure lies over most of the country on Saturday. A weak cold front then moves north on Sunday, followed by a showery southwesterly flow, easing on Monday.

Around The Region Saturday

Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

18 7 18 11 15 8 18 9 18 8 19 8

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Sunday

21 20 16 19 19 21

7 8 5 6 9 5

Monday

19 18 18 18 18 18

6 7 5 6 6 5

Sunday: Fine with westerlies, then cloud increasing and a possible shower from afternoon with a southwest change. MAX

Canterbury High Country

Jo Metcalf

20 MIN 7

Saturday Mountain weather hazard: Wind. Fine with high cloud. Wind at 1000m: W 35 km/h, rising to gale 65 km/h from afternoon. Wind at 2000m: SW 45 km/h, rising to W gale 65 km/h from afternoon. Freezing level: 1900m, rising to 2500m. Sunday Mountain weather hazards: Wind, Wind Chill. Rain about the divide. Fine with high cloud in the east, then scattered rain spreading there in the afternoon. Wind at 1000m: W gale 70 km/h, easing to SW 40 km/h in the afternoon then dying out. Wind at 2000m: W gale 85 km/h, easing to SW 40 km/h in the afternoon. Freezing level: 2400m.

For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com

Monday: Fine with light winds, then late cloud with a southwest change. MAX

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

Ashburton Airport 14.1 7.2 3.6 3.0 16.8 SW 50 1:11pm 8.5 132.7

Methven 13.5 7.9 – – – – – – –

Tides, Sun and Moon Saturday

Sunday

19 MIN 6

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 15.7 15.1 7.7 9.4 4.0 – 0.2 2.8 17.2 29.2 S 65 SW 33 1:37pm 8:50am 6.4 – 132.2 – Tide data sourced from MetOcean Solutions

Monday

Ashburton H 9:32am 10:01pm 10:35am 11:03pm 11:33am Mouth L 3:13am 3:37pm 4:20am 4:41pm 5:23am 5:42pm Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

H L H L

9:20am 3:08am 9:16am 2:57am

9:47pm 3:28pm 9:45pm 3:21pm

10:18am 10:46pm 4:09am 4:28pm 10:19am 10:47pm 4:04am 4:25pm

11:16am 11:45pm 5:07am 5:27pm 11:17am 11:46pm 5:07am 5:26pm

7:14am 5:49pm 7:15am 5:47pm 7:16am 5:46pm 11:08pm 2:21pm

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new May 1

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first qtr May 9

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 23, 2022

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