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Spate of burglaries rock Rakaia Lili Haydon A recent spate of burglaries has Rakaia residents on high alert. There has been a car broken into, the pony club was burgled, and an opportunist stole from a porch. The first burglary happened to Rakaia’s Avalon Heaven and her partner whose tools were stolen on April 9. “I was at work that day, my partner had dropped the tools off on our deck and shot away for about an hour. “When he came home they were gone,” Heaven said. The tools, worth over $600,

were swiped somewhere between 3pm-4pm on Mackie Street. The couple did not contact the police at the time, believing not a lot could be done without proof. They have since reported it. The second burglary happened to fellow resident Matthew Smith’s car on April 21. Over $400 worth of tools and other items were taken from his truck on the corner of Mackie and Michael streets. “I’ve filed a report and talked to the local police about the items and what happened but haven’t heard any more. “I did hear from a few people there were a few other things being stolen around the area or they tried to break in,” Smith said. He is thinking about seeing

if there is any camera in the area which may have captured some evidence. The third burglary happened on the same evening, just 1km away at the Rakaia Pony Club on Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road. Club secretary Catherine Somerville said it was more frustrating than anything else. The club would now have to put in heavy grade locks. Somerville said that the most valuable item that was taken was a first aid kit as there is no cash kept on-site. Somerville believes the burglary is not a priority for the police. A police spokeswoman said based on the information they can’t confirm that the two incidents are related but it will form part of their enquiries.

The corner of Michael and Mackie streets where Matthew Smith’s ute was broken into on April 21. PHOTO LILI HAYDON

Breaking down the 9.4 per cent rate rise Jonathan Leask The average rate rise in the district is proposed to be 9.4 per cent but that will vary from place to place, and property to property. The Ashburton District Council’s draft annual plan, and its average 9.4 per cent rate rise, is influenced by high inflation but this year the impact of the Government property revaluations last year is another key factor as the districts. Thanks to a hot property

market the value of residential housing within the district increased by an average of 25.5 per cent since 2018 to an average of $486,000. Because a portion of the rates take is based on the property rating value, the drastic change in urban values means the increases in rates will generally be higher in urban areas than in rural areas. According to figures in the draft annual plan, the average residential Ashburton property had been worth $350,000, paying $2343 in rates in 2021-22, is now valued at $441,000 and charged $2629 a 12.2 per cent increase ($286). A Lake Hood property previously valued at $640,200 and

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paying $2839 in rates has risen in value to $764,399 and a 10.6 per cent ($302) rate increase to $3141 Included in the rates increase is $29m towards the Civic Centre construction and $2.14m for the associated upgrade of Baring Square East. There is $2.3m for the installation of UV treatment, $1.04m for water main upgrades, $5.4m on sewer main renewals and relining, and $3.1m for the northwest Ashburton wastewater servicing project. The average residential property in Methven had been valued at $350,000 and paid $2359 in rates in the current financial year but is now valued at $435,400 and will pay $2722, a 15.4 per

cent ($363) hike. Methven ratepayers have the $7.1m membrane treatment plant for the Methven and Methven Springfield schemes along with $98,000 of water treatment upgrades to meet new water quality guidelines. Methven will also receive $121,000 of water main renewal projects at parts of Main Street, Melcombe Street, and Mackie Street In Rakaia the average value had been $295,000 and a rates bill of $2235 including the wastewater contribution but has risen to a value of $366,390 and a projected rates of $2455, a 9.8 per cent ($220) rise. For those that the wastewater contribution is not paid the rates

move from $2385 to $2582, an 8.3 per cent increase. Rakaia is impacted by a second bore is planned for the town with a budget of $450,000,w a t e r treatment upgrades totalling $448,000, and expanding the sludge disposal site at the Rakaia wastewater treatment plant ($263,000).

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Alistair Perkins remains concerned for the future of the observatory at Ashburton College.

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I spy, with my little eye ... a shift on the horizon Daniel Alvey

The Ashburton Astronomy Group’s home is under threat with new college renovations. Club member Alistair Perkins is still waiting to hear back from Ashburton College on the telescope’s fate. The club has been based at the college since 1986. Perkins said it would be a shame to lose the space given

that the building has a custombuilt opening roof for using the telescope. “It’s a concrete block building so it can’t be moved,” he said. Perkins said the college is a great place for an astrology group because students can easily come and learn about space. “The college owns the telescope and the club looks after it,”

Perkins said Ashburton College principal Ross Preece could not confirm the ownership status of the telescope. He is still unsure on the club’s future as he awaits final plans for the new buildings. “At the moment we are still unsure what is going to happen with the telescope.

“We have asked the ministry if they can provide a space for the telescope but we haven’t heard back yet,” Preece said. Preece said unfortunately the telescope is not part of the curriculum and it is a “nice to have” for the college, and it would be up to the ministry of education to decide if a space is provided for the club.

Synthetic Nitrogen Fertiliser Limit What farmers need to do To help protect and improve our waterways, a limit now applies to the amount of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser applied to pastoral land. This was introduced as part of the Essential Freshwater package. Carefully managed, fertiliser is a useful farming tool. However, it can contribute to nutrient loss into soil and waterways, impacting water quality and in-stream life.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, April 28, 2022

Academy receives grant to build champions Malcolm Hopwood Building champions, both inside and outside the ring, is the goal of the Mid Canterbury Boxing Academy (MCBA) and it’s been granted $20,000 to help it achieve success. The academy, through its

Youth Charitable Trust, has received $20,000 in Advance Ashburton’s latest funding round. Boxing Academy manager, Eion Johnson, is “happy to receive continued support” and relies on local, regional and national grants and the Ministry of Youth Development to fund its programmes. Johnson said the $20,000 will go to staff salaries and operations to keep the academy operational. In addition to his own sala-

ry, the funding will assist head coach, Cornelius Grobler and part-time intern coach, Lucan Taylor-Culshaw. MCBA has 160 young people in its academy, both boys and girls from the ages of nine to 18. “Funding the staff will provide on-going coaching and youth mentoring,” Johnson said. The academy is one of five throughout New Zealand affiliated with the Billy Graham Youth Foundation. Its youth mentoring programme includes, what

Johnson calls, Passport to Success which contains eight values designed to help young participants be successful in life. “We want them to become champions, both inside and outside the ring, and contribute to the community,” Johnson said. It tailors programmes for a range of ages with its schools programme focused on mentoring and non-contact boxing where participants learn skills, foot work and bag training without contact in the ring. “It’s the

scientific art of self-defence,” Johnson said. “We also work with high risk youth with about 15-20 per cent of young people being referred by police or Oranga Tamariki. We give them hope and a vision for the future.” Johnson considers the value Mid Canterbury Boxing Academy offers young people also contributes to the wellbeing of the wider community. The academy will celebrate its seventh anniversary next month.

Seniors now get double parking time Age Concern has applauded Ashburton District Council’s decision to give older drivers more time to park. The council’s Over-80s parking policy will give motorists over the age of 80, additional

time in P30 and P60 public carparks. The council requests motorists apply for a free permit which they can then display on their dashboard. The permit allows older drivers an additional

half hour in 30 minute car parks and a further hour in P60 parks. The council said, in giving seniors more time to park, shop and move around the town centre, it’s recognising the needs of older drivers.

Age Concern Ashburton’s President, Jan McClelland, said her organisation is very supportive of the decision. “We made submission to the ADC and are pleased with their response,” she said.

“Any advantage that seniors get for shopping and driving is valuable.” In particular she said the additional time will be particularly helpful to those with mobility issues.

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Normal transmission restored Malcolm Hopwood Ashburton couple, Gael and Peter Oldham, can’t view their free-toair programmes because Vodafone has installed a tower 100 metres down the road. Since it was erected on the corner of Alison and Harrison Street, a month ago they can’t watch their favourites programmes, Country Calendar, the 6pm News and The Repair Shop. If The Repair Shop could come to New Zealand and do the job, they’d be first in the queue, but they want Vodafone to fix the problem and quickly. “Vodafone installed the tower, didn’t tell us and since then we’ve only seen ghosting on the screen,” Peter Oldham said. “We rang people in the street. One neighbour could only get black and white, others had purchased a TV filter to get improved reception while another had no problem because they had a Sky dish,” Oldham said. “We don’t subscribe to Sky and only have an aerial so we can’t see anything.” The Oldhams aren’t prepared to purchase a filter which costs about $150, so Peter rang Vodafone. On his third attempt he was told to write to their website. “That’s not good enough. They’ve caused the problem, they

Above – A mush of colours is all the viewing pleasure Ashburton couple Gael and Peter Oldham were getting on their TV. Left – The Oldhams stand in front of the offending Vodafone tower.

should fix it. The onus was on me to do something about it.” The couple, who moved to Ashburton from their Westerfield farm, 10 years ago, also believe Vodafone should’ve alerted near-

by residents. “If there’d been an explanation in a leaflet with contact details, we’d have someone to ring,” he said. “We want to know how many others are affected.”

The Oldhams were so annoyed they also contacted Fair Go and local MP, Jo Luxton, twice. Fair Go has acknowledged their call but they’ve heard nothing from Luxton whose office is round the corner. The lack of reception isn’t the only setback they’ve received. Peter still works daily on the family farm which lost stock and was partly under water last May due to widespread flooding. But late yesterday afternoon Vodafone responded. Following a call from the Ashburton Guardian on behalf of the Oldhams, Vodafone contacted the couple

and agreed to pay for the cost of a filter. Spokeswoman Nicky Preston was surprised the Oldhams reception had been affected. “This is a very unusual situation and occurred because the homeowners are connecting to a TV receiver that’s located 86kms away,” she said. “We apologise for any inconvenience and hope TV viewing will be back to normal very soon for the couple.” That’s suited the Oldhams. “I don’t see why we should have been disrupted, but we’re pleased Vodafone is doing something about it,” Peter Oldham said.

DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2022-23

The Annual Plan is our budget for the coming financial year. It explains what we’ll be doing, how much it will cost and how we’re planning to pay for it. TOPIC ONE

We’d like feedback on two main topics:

Reviewing our day-to-day services Should we reduce Council services to help ease rate increases? We’ve already reviewed operational costs. However, we could make deeper cuts if the community was willing to accept a lower level of service in some areas.

TOPIC TWO Using reserves to bring our major roading repairs programme forward Should we use money from our forestry reserves to accelerate our major roading repairs programme? This would help us renew some key roads and reduce the need for constant maintenance.

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Language app designed to help spread the word A te reo Māori app developed for Ashburton District Council staff is to be shared with the community, so others can learn more about local Māori language and protocols. The app also covers Tagalog (the primary language of the Philippines) and Samoan.

She said the online course, via Zoom, allowed people to participate live, or catch up with a recorded lesson if they were sick or had a work meeting at the time of the lesson. “I teach te reo Māori at Ashburton Borough School and people are always asking me about adult te reo courses in Ashburton, so I knew there was a hunger for this type of learning.”

The Tūwhana app came about after Council piloted a te reo Māori course for staff in 2019 to improve cultural competency, and it has been a joint project between the Welcoming Communities, People and Capability, and Strategy and Policy teams.

She said the Tūwhana app helped people learn to pronounce Māori words correctly, and contributed to the success of the course. The te reo Māori learners themselves said the course made them more confident about using and understanding Māori greetings, and found the learning environment fun, engaging and supportive.

People and Capability Group Manager Sarah Mosley said while the pilot course was great, participants still felt whakamā (shy) about their pronunciation of te reo Māori.

Keep Learning Mid Canterbury is planning another course starting on 8 June. It will be run on five consecutive Wednesdays from 11am to 12pm and people can register at https://bit.ly/tereojune

“So we looked at what other councils, Government departments and corporations such as Air New Zealand were doing, and came across app developers Kiwa. “We liked that they could customise the content to our local Ashburton community by working closely with Te Rūnaka o Arowhenua, and members of the Filipino and Samoan communities.” The app uses three different learning styles, touch, sight and sound, and people can practise pronunciation on demand. Mrs Mosley said the app was a great way to provide information to a wide cross-section of people throughout

Council, especially those wanting to gain more confidence with basic greetings, vocabulary and customs. “Then we realised the community could use it too, as it would be free to download.” The app was used by Keep Learning Mid

Canterbury recently for 34 people taking part in an online te reo Māori course. Tutor Kate White said the Tūwhana app was especially useful for course participants when they were looking at pepeha (introducing yourself) or mihi (greetings).

Features of the Tūwhana app include waiata, how to prepare for a visit to a marae, and pronunciation tips; it uses the southern Kāi Tahu dialect of te reo Māori, recognisable by the use of the distinct “k” sound instead of the more commonly heard “ng” sound. You can search for the app at both Android and Apple stores. It is free. Links are also available from the online story, at ashburtondc.govt.nz.

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Sadly, war is not confined to the past Anzac Day provided a sobering reminder about the enduring impact of war and conflict, and it was humbling that hundreds of people around our district attended services to pay their respects to the men and women who have served to defend New Zealand.

on their front fences.

We honoured the ultimate sacrifice of our district’s citizens, who are immortalised on 520 white crosses, and we hope that our own sons and daughters will never know the firsthand horrors of war.

We welcome any recommendation that will help keep people safe on our roads, rural or urban. The give way sign at this particular intersection was changed to a stop sign following the incident, and additional warning signage installed. We’re now reviewing other similar intersections across the district.

Our courageous service personnel have served in times of war and peace, and left our shores with no guarantee of a safe return. Sadly, we only have to see what is happening in Ukraine to know that war is not confined to the past. I was proud to see many people returning in person to Anzac Day services, and others who honoured the spirit of the day with poppies and flags 1

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Another sombre note this week was the release of the coroner’s report regarding the tragic collision at the intersection of Hepburns and Mitcham Roads three years ago that claimed three lives. We know this report will bring that sad event back into focus for the family, and our thoughts are with them through this tough time.

It’s also a reminder to those of us who travel along rural roads, that while many of our intersections are not busy places, we must always be vigilant and approach them with caution. At Council, the business of consulting on our Annual Plan continues, with submissions accepted up until 5pm on

Friday 6 May. We are asking for your feedback on work we plan to do in the next financial year and at the start of this week, more than 30 people had made submissions. All the details about what Council is planning, and what other people have said so far, is available at itsourplace.nz. Specifically we are asking if you want a reduction in the levels of some Council services, to reduce a planned 9.4 per cent rate rise, and if we should be using $1.7 million of forestry reserves on more roading repairs.

TOPIC ONE Should we review our day-to-day levels of service?

TOPIC TWO Should we use $1.7m from our forestry reserve to pay for major roading repairs?

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Creating spaces for our active community The Council is asking for feedback on a draft Play, Active Recreation and Sport strategy that will help ensure people have access to the activities and places they need to be happy and healthy. Community Services Group Manager Steve Fabish said being active – through play, sport and all sorts of active recreation – fostered connections within the community and had many positive spinoffs. “When we do these things, we interact with other people in our community and with our environment, so Council needs to support the sector and help keep people active, no matter their age. “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 previous strategy focused on the

whole whānau to be involved. Mr Fabish said four key challenges had emerged from discussions with local groups and organisations. “They told us that Covid-19 had changed people’s routines and habits, and reduced active participation.

development of the EA Networks Centre, which opened in 2015. Mr Fabish said it was now time for a new plan with a community focus. “We now have the facility and spaces to support physical recreation, but we need to use those spaces to their full potential and encourage high levels of active participation into the future.” The vision of the draft Play, Active Recreation and Sport strategy is “everybody included, having fun, being active” and goals include removing participation barriers and encouraging the

Save the dates: Ashburton Glow in the Park has been rescheduled to 22, 23 and 24 July. There’s also been a change of venue - the three-night light show will now be held at the Tinwald Domain, including The Plains Vintage Railway & Historical Museum area. Community Services Group Manager Steve Fabish said the special effects light show is looking to double in size, compared to the original event planned last August, but postponed by Covid-19. “We are assisting EA Networks to run this event, to celebrate their 100 years of serving the community as an electricity co-operative, but are hoping to make it bigger and better than the original plan

“The Plains Vintage Railway & Historical Museum offers great old buildings that will be lit up in interesting ways, and the domain and lake provide plenty of natural settings for some of the lighting installations.” Mr Fabish said the event was being held as a walk-through, though it could be modified to operate as a drive-through if more restrictive Covid-19 protection measures were imposed. “As well as creating a trail of light features, we are working on a podcast or audio giving people a guided history tour of the Plains area.”

Clearing Camp of wilding pines

Copies will be distributed to sports and active recreation groups and can also be requested by contacting Council on 03 307 7700 or submissions@adc.govt.nz. Submissions will be accepted until 5pm, Sunday 22 May, 2022.

The special lighting effects will be provided by Spectrum Lighting and information panels will also tell EA Networks’ story, from its beginnings as the Ashburton Electric Power Board to the present day as a provider of electricity lines and fibreoptic cables for internet. Food trucks will also be onsite. Mr Fabish said that the event was timed to coincide with the last weekend of the July school holidays and with a start time of 6pm, it will be dark enough for the lights to be at their best but not too late for young children to be out and about. “We will be releasing more details of this free event soon, and we hope people will save the dates.”

UPCOMING MEETINGS Meetings are at Council Chambers, 137 Havelock Street, unless specified

Council Activity Briefings, Wednesday 11 May, 9.30am Audit & Risk Committee, Wednesday 11 May, 1.30pm (live-streamed)

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Volunteers included members of Forest and Bird, the biodiversity working group, Lake Camp Hutholders Association, plus Council staff and their families.

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Around 35 volunteers converged at Lake Camp on Saturday to help eradicate wilding pines and rowans. Both tree species compete with natives and removing them from the landscape gets rid of the seed source.

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“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.”

Reset for Ashburton Glow in the Park and we think people will be keen to join in, given all that has happened in the past 12 months.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Council Meeting, Wednesday 18 May, 1pm (live-streamed) Annual Plan Submission Hearings, Tuesday 24 May, 9am (live-streamed) Ashburton Water Zone Committee, Tuesday 24 May (live-streamed) Annual Plan Submission Hearings, Wednesday 25 May, 9am (live-streamed)

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• Date: Thursday, 12 May 2022 • Time: 10am • Location: Ashburton District Council Chambers, Havelock Street, Ashburton Notification: The application was limited notified on 26 October 2021, and submissions have closed. For further information, please contact ADC at 03 307 7700 and speak to Nicholas Law (planning@adc.govt.nz) from the Planning team. IAN HYDE Planning Manager

ROAD CLOSURE

Ashburton District Council gives public notice of road closures for the purpose of allowing the Ashburton Car Club to hold “Wheels Week Street Sprints” (with the exception of emergency vehicles) for the period indicated hereunder. Roads to be closed: • SMALLBONE DRIVE, from RIVER TERRACE to ROBINSON STREET • ROBINSON STREET, from SMALLBONE DRIVE INTERSECTION to MCNALLY STREET • WATSON STREET, from RANGE STREET to ROBINSON STREET • MCNALLY STREET, from RANGE STREET to the end of the street • RANGE STREET, from ROBINSON STREET to WATSON STREET RANGE STREET: From 6.00pm, Friday 6 May 2022 until 6.00am, Sunday 8 May 2022 Period of Closure: From 7.30pm, Friday 06 May 2022 until 8.00pm on Sunday 08 May 2022 This notice of closure is made under the Local Government Act 1974 - Schedule 10 (11 (e)). It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised permit to use the roads / streets for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure. NEIL McCANN Infrastructure Services Group Manager

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Peter Mac pays tribute to mate, Bruce Russell Malcolm Hopwood “Bruce Russell was made for radio.” Ashburton radio DJ, Pete McQuarters, paid tribute to Newstalk ZB radio host, Bruce Russell, who died unexpectedly prior to his regular Sunday shift. Pete and Bruce worked together on Radio Caroline for about five years and McQuarters recalls Russell was a “broadcaster who could do anything”. “He had plenty of Mid Canterbury fans who listened to his encyclopaedic knowledge of New Zealand’s social history,” he said. “He knew labels, brands, personalities, movies, Hollywood celebrities and could bring to life aspects of New Zealand history. Bruce was a born storyteller.” He was likeable, larger than life, cheeky, very private but a good mate, McQuarters said. “He loved his job and was always at work.” While they kept in touch sporadically in the past few years,

Blake Broomhall showing off his new do from DNA hairdressing and loving it after raising $1000 for the Staveley Ice Skating & Curling Rinks’ upgrade.

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McQuarters said they “had a friendship that could pick up where it left off”. He has one incredible memory. During their years together from 1981-86, Russell created a character called Freddy for Radio Caroline. “He was a cross between Billy Bunter, Dennis the Menace and Russell himself. He lived in a house on oil drums at Pleasant Point with his mother and brother, Andrew,” McQuarters recalled. “Every morning he’d talk to me on air about his life and

how his mother, wearing fish nets and make up, would leave for work in a taxi. He’d also talk about his many fathers who came to stay.” Eventually Russell and McQuarters had to end Freddy. They arranged a serious accident in Sophia Street in Timaru where he gasped his last. However, for too many people, Freddy was real and they kept ringing the station to find out how he was, McQuarters said. “I can’t believe Bruce’s gone. I’ve left a tribute on Hokonui Radio.”

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10-year-old’s thousand dollar hairdo Lili Haydon After raising some cash a young Methven lad has had to chop his beloved mullet off. Sticking to his word, 10-yearold Blake Broomhall has chopped his hair short after raising nearly $1000 for a good cause. “He feels really good about having it chopped off,” mum Heather Broomhall said. This all came about when Heather told him people would pay good money to have his luscious locks. So he decided to take his mother’s advice and chop off his mullet to raise some funds to help the Staveley Ice Skating & Curling Rinks’ upgrade like his grandfather Carl Shannon has been. The rink’s committee is in the process of upgrading the rink with a refrigeration unit so that the ice can be sustained and the

skating guaranteed for generations to come. The project has now raised over $786,000 with their target being just over one million. According to Heather, Blake has only been able to skate at the rink a few times in his lifetime due to the weather conditions. Last month Blake started with a target of $200, which was achieved within a few hours with the help of friends and family. So the family decided to increase the target to $2000. In less than a month he made $900 after the fundraiser ended on May 15. “He is very chuffed with himself,” Heather said. But Blake even used his own money to make the total amount a thousand dollars. “He had a $100 donation yesterday (Monday) bringing the total to $1000, Heather said. The committee has been preparing for this coming winter and has fingers crossed for natural ice this year.

Lili Haydon A star has been made in Ashburton. Annelise Diamond who is making a name for herself credits Ashburton for igniting her passion for performing. In 2008, she joined the Mid Canterbury Children’s Theatre and performed in Les Miserables. “My mum’s friend told me to audition, Diamond said Since then Diamond has been singing, dancing and acting in both professional and community theatre. And this Friday and Saturday night she will be performing the show The Last Five Years at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre with the South Canterbury Drama League. The company performed the musical earlier this year at the Play House in Timaru “People loved it, Diamond said. The production is a two-person musical in which Diamond plays Cathy and the other actor Cameron Lines plays Jamie. The show examines their romantic relationship over a five year period. “Its unlike any theatre piece you will see. It’s very intimate and emotional to watch, Diamond said. The production is almost entirely acted through singing. “Singing is the highlight for me, Diamond said.

Annelise Diamond performing as the character Cathy for the show The Last Five Years in the South Canterbury Drama League. PHOTO SUPPLIED Diamond said due to Covid-19 many shows have not been able to go ahead, so Events Centre manager Roger Farr was approached by the company to bring the musical to Ashburton. But on the flipside, Covid has given smaller companies an opportunity. “For smaller companies to rise up the ladder, Diamond said. Diamond explains they have been able to use big and better facilities and market to more people due to the lack of bigger scale productions.

Diamond is now living in Christchurch and finishing her Bachelor of Arts degree at Canterbury University but before this completed a diploma in Travel and Management. And in 2019, Diamond put her qualification to good use and combined it her love of entertaining and got a job performing with Mickey Mouse and his entourage at Disney World in Florida, USA. Her next performance project is a lead role in the show in Singin’ In The Rain as Kathy Seldon this August.

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A week to get your motor running W

e might not all be petrolheads or have an affliction to the smell of burning rubber, but that shouldn’t stop us from allowing our wheels to spin a little at the prospect of Wheels Week. One of the most iconic events on the annual Mid Canterbury calendar, the celebrations begin this week with hundreds of people stepping into our backyard and enjoying what we have to offer. For longer than most of us can remember, Wheels Week has been a part of life. It’s been a permanent fixture each and every year and we’ve watched on transfixed as the event produces outstanding event, after outstanding event. From the hugely popular street sprints, through the tractor pull and even the slightly

Matt Markham more obscure annual wheelchair basketball match, there’s a little bit of something for everyone. And what that shows is that if you put on a good event and build it up over the years the impact that can have on the community is huge. Don’t believe it? There’s proof of it happening in the district right now. It’s not that long ago that Methven would represent an almost derelict ghost town during the school holidays. People seemed more interested in

leaving than they were coming to the township. The advent of the annual Scarecrow Trail has changed that immensely. These past 10 days of the holidays have seen the town abuzz. There are people walking the streets chasing down scarecrows as families, but they’re not restricting themselves to just grabbing the piece of paper and going. They’re stopping off at the local shops, eating at the local restaurants, buying coffee from the plethora of cafes around the town and taking in all that Methven has to offer, the Opuke Thermal Pools included. It’s created a new feel around the township, it doesn’t feel like the quiet lull before the ski season arrives, instead it’s more like an extended build-up that

will have everyone fizzing by the time the snow does start to fall on Mt Hutt. That’s the power of a wellplanned and executed event that isn’t inclusive and can welcome anybody, from any walk of life. That, in short, is Wheels Week. At last week’s Ashburton District Council meeting, Ashburton Car Club committee member Wayne Muckle spoke about the regard in which Wheels Week is held by people all around New Zealand. It’s the envy of many areas, and people can’t wait to get to Mid Canterbury and be a part of it each year. Our Street Sprints event alone is the blueprint for Motorsport New Zealand when advising other areas on how to hold and run similar events around the country.

And that’s something we should be really proud of, and in turn, celebrate. We can celebrate by getting out and supporting the plethora of events that are held as part of the celebrations and encourage and welcome any newcomers to the region along the way. It doesn’t have to be much because every little bit counts. The flipside is that if we don’t get behind such events as Wheels Week, or even the Scarecrow Trail, they become redundant, and they’ll stall. Wheels Week for this year officially begins on Saturday and we’ll have a big feature spread this weekend highlighting all it has to offer, so make sure you check it out. You never know, something in there might surprise you and really get your motor running.

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Mt Hutt Memorial Hall 10am, 160 Main Street, Methven. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and Hall of Memories. Ashburton Aviation Musuem 1-3pm, Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

Weekdays

Mid Canterbury Connector Provides low-cost return trips to Ashburton, Mondays to Fridays, any time between 9am and 4.30pm. Ashburton Aviation Museum 1-3pm. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

Mondays

St David’s Union Church 6am and 6pm at 48 Allens Road, Allenton. Womens Circuit Training. Age Concern Ashburton Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am. Ashburton Community Walking Group Mondays and Fridays at 10.30am. Walnut Avenue Pavilion. Waireka Croquet Club, starting May 2nd. Mahjong, 1pm, club rooms, Phillip Street, Ashburton. Mid Canterbury Linedancers Weekly beginner class 1pm-2pm, Easy intermediate & intermediate 2pm-4.30pm at the Tinwald Memorial Hall. Instructor Annette Fyfe.

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

St David’s Union Church Women’s Circuit training in the hall at 6am at 48 Allens Road, Allenton. Ashburton Strollers Club Meeting at courthouse 8:30am. Ashburton Menz Shed 9am-2pm at 8 William Street. Ashburton Ladies Friendship Club 9.30am, Sinclair Centre. Speeches, morning tea. St David’s Union Church Steady As You Go Exercise Group at 9.30am at 48 Allens Road, Allenton. Wednesday Walk Group 9.30am. Meet on Walnut Avenue on the west side of the Ashburton College Auditorium entrance. Age Concern Ashburton Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. All levels of ability are welcome. $2 per 1hr session. • Held at Allenton St David’s Church, Allens Rd at 9.30am. • Held at Ashburton Buffalo Lodge Rooms, Cox St at 10.30am. Held at Ashburton Buffalo Lodge • Rooms, Cox St at 1.30pm. • Held at Staveley Community Hall at 2pm. Pickleball Ashburton Every Wednesday from 9.30am - 11.30am at EA Networks Centre. St Stephen’s Anglican Church Holy Communion at 10am on Park Street.

Ashburton Menz Shed 9am-2pm at 8 William Street.

Age Concern Ashburton Programme for the elderly runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am.

St David’s Union Church Walking group meets outside the church at 9.30am, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

Hip Hop for Seniors 10am-11am at the Ashburton Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street, Ashburton, $5.

Waireka Croquet Club Golf Croquet, 9.45am Ashburton Domain off Philip Street

Waireka Croquet Club Association Croquet 10am - 12am, doubles from 1-4pm at the Ashburton Domain off Philip Street. Golf Croquet 1.15pm draw.

Age Concern Ashburton Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. All levels of ability are welcome. $2 per 1hr session. Held at Methven All Saints Anglican • Church Chapman St at 10.30am. • Rakaia St Andrews Presbyterian Church Bridge St at 1.00pm. Hampstead Hakatere Church Rooms, • Oxford St at 1.30pm. MSA Tai Chi Classes at 10.30am. Cost $3 per session at the MSA on Havelock Street. Justice of the Peace JP available for all signing services on Tuesdays and Fridays at 12pm-2pm. No appointment necessary. No fee. Community House, 44 Cass Street. Ashburton MSA Petanque Club Competition and social play, all welcome from 1pm at 115 Racecourse Road. R.S.A. Indoor Bowls Weekly social indoor bowls from 1.15pm at the RSA Linton Lounge on Cox Street. Pickleball Ashburton EA Networks Centre from 5-7pm. Paddles are provided. MSA indoor bowls At the MSA 7.00pm start. New members welcome Mid Canterbury Badminton Club Badminton Club night from 7-9pm. All abilities welcome at EA Networks Centre.

Ashburton open coffee mornings All are welcome at the Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street. 10.30am - 12 noon. MSA Tai Chi Class is at 10.30am. Cost $3 per session at the MSA on Havelock Street. Ashburton Woodworkers Clubrooms at Plains Museum site 1pm - 4pm. Device Drop-In Sessions Free Device Help Sessions at the Ashburton Public Library every Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm. Art Addicts Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids. Donations appreciated. 3 - 4.30pm. Mid Canterbury Linedancers Weekly beginner class 6.30pm-7.30pm, easy intermediate & intermediate 7.30pm-9pm at the Tinwald Memorial Hall.

Thursdays

9.30am-11am at the EA Networks Sports Centre.

Ashburton Strollers Club Meeting at courthouse 8:30am.

St David’s Union Church 10am, Fit Kidz for pre-schoolers & caregivers. 48 Allens Road, Ashburton

Grace Presbyterian Church 10am at 63 Princess Street.

MSA Tai Chi Classes at 10.30am. Cost $3 per session at the MSA on Havelock Street. Age Concern Ashburton Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. All levels of ability are welcome. $2 per 1hr session. • Tinwald Holy Spirit Church, Thomson Street at 11am. • Ashburton St Stephen’s Church, Park Street at 1pm. Ashburton Buffalo Lodge Rooms, Cox • Street at 1pm. Waireka Croquet Club, starting May 5th. Mahjong, 1pm, club rooms, Phillip Street, Ashburton. Ashburton MSA Petanque Club From 1.30pm at 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton.

Fridays

St David’s Union Church Women’s Circuit training in the hall at 6am, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 9.30am. Service led by Rev. Eric Mattock. Sinclair Centre, Park Street. All welcome. Ashburton Community Walking Group Walking for about 30-40 minutes on Mondays and Fridays at 10.30am. Meet Walnut Avenue Pavilion. St Stephen’s Anglican Church Seniors Coffee Club, 2nd and 4th of the month at 10.30am, St Stephen’s Parish Centre, Park Street.

St Andrew’s Anglican Church Holy Communion, 10am on the 2nd and 4th of the month at Thomson Street, Tinwald.

Hakatere Presbyterian Parish Morning Worship at 10am led by Rev. Johanna Warren. See website http:// hakaterepresbyterian.com or Stay Connected newsletter for venue. Pickleball Ashburton EA Networks Centre from 3-5pm. Paddles are provided. Waireka Croquet Club Casual play from 1.15pm at the Ashburton Domain off Philip Street

Every Tues and Fri

Blacksmiths Open Tuesday and Friday 2-4pm. Admission is free but donations are welcome. St Stephen’s Anglican Church Evensong at 5pm Park Street.

Every Thurs and Sat

Ashburton Toy Library Open every Thursday and Saturday from 9.30am - 12.30pm, plus every alternate Tuesday afternoon 3.30pm-5pm at 106 Victoria Street.

Second Fri of every month

In Colour, art and craft club Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a month. 10.30am - 12 noon.

Age Concern social group Seniors social group with speaker, entertainment, quiz, exercises and morning tea at 10am in the Seniors Centre on Cameron Street.

Second and fourth Friday of every month

Pickleball Ashburton EA Networks Centre from 6-8pm. Paddles are provided.

Last Sun of every month

Saturdays

St Stephen’s Anglican Church Seniors Coffee Club 10.30am on Park Street. Nor’Westers Muso’s Club All are welcome, as is any style of music. 2pm - 6pm at Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern.

Ashburton’s Winter Market North end of West Street carpark, from 9am.

First Sunday of every month

Seventh-Day Adventist Church • 10am, Weekly worship & Bible Study. • 11am, Sabbath singing & Sermon. At Grace Presbyterian Church building, 63 Princess St. Ashburton. All welcome!

Monthly

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club Social play from 1.30pm at 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton

Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport from 10am - 3pm.

Ashburton Menz Shed 9am-2pm at 8 William Street. Age Concern Ashburton Ladies exercise class at 9.30am at the Ashburton Seniors Centre at 206 Cameron Street.

Waireka Croquet Club Golf Croquet 1.15pm draw at the Ashburton Domain off Philip Street.

Mid Canterbury Badminton Club.

St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 10am Morning Worship. The service is led by Rev. Eric Mattock at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street. All welcome.

Ashburton Justice of the Peace JP available for all signing services from 12-2pm. No appointment necessary. No fee. Community House. 44 Cass Street.

Ashburton Woodworkers Clubrooms at Plains Museum site 1pm - 4pm.

Park Street Line Dancers 9.30am - 11am at St Stephen’s Parish Centre.

St David’s Union Church 9.30am at 48 Allens Road, Ashburton. Worship led by Rev Henry Mbambo.

Sundays

St Stephen’s Anglican Church Holy Communion at 8am and 10am on Park Street.

Methven Market At Methven Resort, from 9am to 1pm.

Ashburton Embroiderers’ Guild Meet Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street held on the first Saturday of the month 10.30am - 3.30pm, second Thursday of the month 1pm - 3.30pm, third Tuesday of the month 7pm - 9pm, and the fourth Thursday of the month 10.30am - 3.30pm. Ashburton Horticultural Society Meeting 2pm Friday, April 8 at Domain Pavilion, Walnut Avenue. New members welcome.

May events

May 1 Pickleball open day Pickleball Ashburton open day to promote the sport. There is no cost and all equipment is provided at the Eat Networks Stadium from 1 to 3pm.

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Heavy rugby test schedule

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Ashburton Golf Club

The Anzac long weekend, again saw big crowds hit the Brandon course. On Saturday we had the AM Bruce Cup which is a mixed foursomes stroke game. This is a great fun format, taking alternate shots and trying not to put your partner in trouble. Many of the ladies in the field found themselves in far flung parts of the course that they had never visited before. After the dust and giggling settled the winners of the day were Tonee Hurley and Kevin Smith closely followed by Wendy and Hoppy then Wendy and Eric Parr. Well played. On Monday we had our annual battle of the sexes, where you play individual stableford then all the men’s scores and ladies’ scores are averaged out to see who wins. Greig Sparrow led the way in his first outing after isolation with a gross 74 for 41 points. All those YouTube golf tip channels must be paying off. Second place and top lady was Vicki Moore with 39 points, Karen McRae had 37 then Hilary Ward, Mary Lou and Wendy Parr had 36 points each as did Timmy, Richie Mc, Arkright and Paddy. The bottom of the scoreboard was very male heavy, mentioning no names, so when the averages were sorted the ladies’ average of 33 smashed the men’s of 31. Well done to everyone who took part, the mixed days are always great fun. This Saturday we have the Murray Webb salver, which is the qualifier for the Watson Cup, the club’s premier men’s pairs trophy. Get your partners sorted and head down on Saturday, get yourself in the top 16 pairs and your are into the knockout stages. Early Watson Cup favourites are Lefty and Ken, as always, with the two Patricks as dark horses. The whole week is sponsored by the great gang at JAE services. The best carpet and upholstery cleaners in town. If you want carpets cleaned or got yourself a bit of a flood to clean up, give them a shout. Thanks guys. On Sunday we have a few pennants games going ahead. Davo takes his Redpath boys to Highfield to take on Methven. Shane and the Alex boys have a tough gig at Temuka playing the locals. Then in the Patterson grade both teams are at Mayfield. Dylan and the pups should have an easy walk in the park win against a very weak Fairlie team, whilst Paddy and the old dogs are struggling to get six fit men on the park

Rob Withers and Clare Harden (right) spoke to members of the Mid Canterbury Central Fellowship Club about exciting happenings at the Staveley Ice Skating Rink. after Covid ran rampant through the pensioners, but hopefully the team can pull off a backs to the wall win against a battle hardened Denfield team. Results next week.

Ashburton MSA Petanque

The annual Firefighters Tournament was played in Christchurch yesterday where Jan Guilford and her partner were placed third. This trophy is played for in Christchurch on Anzac Day afternoon in memory of 9/11 where a lot of firefighters lost their lives, and also of our armed services and members who had died. We are trialling Saturday play over the winter months and on our first day over Anzac weekend we had over 20 members turn up which was fantastic. It was a lovely day to be enjoying exercise. This Thursday, one of our new members, an experienced player who has recently moved down from Auckland, is going to be coaching players starting with the basics. It never hurts to revisit the basics and if we have developed

bad habits then we have the chance to change them. This will be a regular feature of our Thursdays but for those who don’t want to be involved, the usual games will still be available. We are holding our AGM in the Card Room at the MSA on Thursday, 5 May at 5.45pm. Don’t forget to come and join us on any Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday at 115 Racecourse Road, at 1pm.

the flush medians suggesting we don’t use them unless we have been waiting for two minutes. As always drive to the conditions and indicate your intentions. It proved to be a very thoughtful evening giving us plenty to think about and hopefully making us more aware of safety on the roads. Three new members were introduced

Smith who passed away last month. The mini speaker was Merv Cochrane who, when he joined the club, was surprised at the number of members he knew. He named about 14 of them and his connection with them, including Roger Paterson who told him he would always have the last word. Merv’s schooling was at Hampstead and Ashburton High School and related some of the pranks and troubles he got into, including tickling a man’s ankles with a feather in front of him when at church. After being dishonourably discharged from school he worked for his father and endured a “love/hate” relationship with him for 17 years. Eventually he and his brother took over the cartage business from their father in 1978. Eight months later they had to replace one of the trucks at a cost of $58,000. The last truck they bought in 2008 was $385,000. He also spoke about his personal life including a marriage breakup and raising a family. The business was sold after 35 years, and he is now settled into retirement with his partner Colleen. The main speakers were Clare Harden and Rob Withers who were introduced by Ken Borland. They gave us an insight into the proposal to refrigerate the Staveley ice skating rink. Rob, who as local lad spent much time skating at the local rink, and he explained how the rink will be constructed including the laying of 18kms of 25mm piping to convey the freezing liquid. At present there are three rinks with the largest being 60m x 30m and this is the one to be artificially frozen. Hopefully construction will get underway this coming spring and when in operation it should give them about 3 months’ skating. Last winter they only managed 3 days skating. The curling will be included on this rink

Inner Wheel

Inner Wheel members were pleased to see each other after a break because of Covid, with a good attendance for the monthly meeting. David Leadley proved to be an excellent speaker, catching some of us out on the current road rules. With the aid of a power point David projected questions and asked us for the answers which to start with were pretty easy, but as they progressed were open to discussion. One item he particularly mentioned is care entering an intersection making sure you have a way out, also the use of

Hockey returns to the Ashburton turf this weekend with the opening rounds of the Mid Canterbury season. by the friends who had nominated them and then inducted by our chairman. Each new member was presented with their name badge and a red rose symbolising friendship. Names were taken for our monthly biscuits for Hospice and our annual donations were announced $500.00 to St John’s Shuttle and $300.00 to Base youth centre. Ashburton Inner Wheel annual meeting will be held on May 19th when there will be a sales table so everyone, please bring some goodies to sell, as well as a show and tell of some treasures.

Mid Canterbury Central Fellowship Club Winners of the Tinwald Golf Club Anzac Trophy 7 Salver: Chris Bell (left), Jason Mactier, Michael Thomas and Emily Wilson.

President Merv welcomed 52 members to the April meeting, held at the Seniors Centre. There were 17 apologies. The members then stood for a moment’s silence in remembrance of Allan

although provision has been made for future expansion to include the present curling rink. During a very cold spell they will be able to turn the refrigeration unit off and save on operation costs. Clare who works for the Ashburton District Council is in charge of fundraising for the project. I t was originally estimated to cost about $350,000 but today’s costing is $1.1m of which $785,000 has been raised. They also have an application for $350,000 from Lotto and as they are a charitable trust, all donations are eligible for tax rebates. Included in plans for development is the replacement of the swing bridge and upgrading of the car park. A vote of thanks was passed by Ian Smith. The meeting was concluded by the singing of the National Anthem.

SPORTS DRAWS ■■ Golf

Tinwald Golf Club Tinwald Women’s Golf Draw 3rd May - LGU 3rd Ailsa Jary 2nd Twilighters 65+), 9 Holes LGU 3rd Sue Bunt GNZ): Report 9.00 for 9.30 Start. Starters J. Bruhns C. Carr, Cards B. Cochrane,

Kitchen S. Vucetich, Roster convenor J. Bruhns.

■■ Hockey

Mid Canterbury Hockey

Hockey returns to the turf this weekend with the opening rounds of the Mid Canterbury season. April 25 to May 21.

Div 2 Women, Friday 29 April 6.15 pm Tinwald v Wakani (Tinwald Div 1 Women, Wakanui Div 1 Women Purple) 7.30 pm Hampstead v Methven (Methven Div 1 Women, Wakanui Div 1 Women Black) Snr Women (Canterbury Div 1) Saturday 30 April Nga Puna Wai 1, 1.30 pm Southern Saphires v Mid Canterbury

Snr Men (Canterbury Div 1) Saturday 30 April Nga Puna Wai 2, 4.30 pm, Mid Canterbury v Southern Sluggers Div 2 Men, Sunday 1 May 5.00 pm Allenton v Hampstead Lowcliffe (Allenton Div 1 Men, Wakanui Div 1 Men Black) 6.30 pm Tinwald v Wakanui (Tinwald Div 1 Men, Wakanui Div 1 Men White).

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On court battles set to begin Matt Markham Let the battles commence. The race to supremacy in Mid Canterbury Premier Netball begins tonight at the EA Networks Centre and there’s plenty to take interest in as teams hit the court for the first time this season. And while the prospect of being able to welcome all and sundry to the sidelines to watch the opening matches of the campaign after a couple of interrupted seasons, the biggest news – and the most important – has happened off the court as Mid Canterbury Netball bucks the sporting trend and finds itself in a position where they’re growing, not declining. Too many teams, too much interest isn’t terminology used in many sports these days, but Mid Canterbury Netball centre manager, Erin Tasker has been happy to bring it into her day-to-day parlance while preparing for the season. “All up across our premier, social and senior (secondary school) competitions we’re actually up three teams on what we can generally take. “In terms of court space for our social competition we can only play 24 teams on a Wednesday night, but we had 25 enter, so one off the three grades will have a bye, and instead of three grades of six in our secondary competition we’re going to have two grades of six and one of eight.” Numbers boosting might seem enough on its own to entice a little excitement, but the return of two clubs to the Premier grade on Thursday nights is a massive talking point as well. Both Allenton and Rakaia have teams entered this year with Allenton stepping out in Premier 2 and Rakaia joining Premier 3. “Both those teams could be ones to watch as the season goes on, too, as Allenton A showed promise in those grading games, while that Rakaia team has a huge amount of experience.” Tonight, there will be plenty of eyes on the Premier 1 competition as Hampstead begin their campaign for three-straight titles, but do so with a relatively new-looking roster.

The Mid Canterbury Netball season opening round kicks off tonight. They still have the services of seasoned campaigners Alice Eddington and Jemma Stoddart but there’s a real fresh look to the defending champions this season. They play the middle game tonight, taking on Southern – who have also had plenty of player movement in the off season and will send a number of new players out onto the court for the opening round clash. The round begins with Celtic, who finished second last year, taking on Ashburton College A in the 6.15pm match. Celtic have welcomed back some familiar faces to their squad this season including Gina Woodhouse, Anna Holland, Rebecca Cochrane and Olivia Hutchinson to offer some serious experience. The young College side will also debut a number of new faces for the season but still have the experience on hand of those who stepped into the limelight last year as well. Tonight’s final round in Pre-

mier 1 sees Methven and United do battle. United, who struggled at times last season have a seriously strong roster with Abi Lunn, Sammy Holdon, Kelsey Hart and newcomer Catherine Kuyf. They’ll be keen to kick things off in style tonight but will be wary of Methven with their experienced playing group which this season includes Caitlin Adlam who has made the move from Celtic. In Premier 2 tonight, Methven B will take on Mt Somers A in the opening match before defending champs, Hampstead B square off with Ashburton College B. Newcomers, Allenton will then play Celtic B in the final game of the night. In Premier 3, Hampstead U18 take on Ashburton College 10A in the first round before Rakaia make their return against United B in the middle round and an all Methven affair rounds out the night. Rounds begin at 6.15pm, 7.15pm and 8.15pm.

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Premier team sheets for tonight Celtic: Rebecca Cochrane, Ashburton College: Sophie Anna Holland, Millie Gibson, Ruby Gray, Amelia How, Olivia Hutchinson, Harris, Poppy Jemmett, Olivia McLennan, Molly V Denise Jerao, Molly Stapleton, Shannon Milmine, Olivia Pearce, Stockdale, Amanda Ward, Grace Prendergast, Sera Gina Woodhouse. Ula, Cecillia Vaaelua. Methven: Caitlin Adlam, United: Maddie Walker, Elizabeth Bell, Anna Kelsey Hart, Catherine Bryant, Leanne Clemens, Kuyf, Samantha Collins, Meg Gilbert, Emma V Rebecca Mountford, Hill, Bridget Johnstone, Charlotte Samson, Sarah McKenzie, Anna Chelsea Corbett, Sammy Proudman, Anita Watson. Holden, Kristina Newton, Abi Lunn. Hampstead: Alice Southern: Julie Campbell, Eddington, Amelia Olivia Cunneen, Pippa Holmes, Ashlein Lyttle, Harrison, Melissa V Mathieson, Teigan Parish, Ella Davies, Hannah Glassey, Jemma Stoddart, Grace Reith, Tori Todd, Laura Bawden, Libby Anna Tonks, Shannon Ruddenklau, Molly Jones. Vidler.

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Local shooters to the fore competition “ The went off without a

Matt Markham Local knowledge proved gold on the Coronation Range on the weekend as Mid Canterbury’s sharp-shooters showed their redhot form, dominating two separate events. The event is held as a double-header with the Target Shooting Mid Canterbury Open Championships on Saturday and the Phoenix Target Shooting Club Open Championships on the Sunday – both are held at the Coronation Range on West Street. This year’s event, which marked the beginning of the open season for many shooters, saw an impressive line-up of 43 competitors on each day, ranging from the top of the South Island to the bottom, and everywhere in between. Target Shooting Mid Canterbury spokesperson, Nina McKenzie said the competition went off without a hitch with excellent scores recorded across both events – in what is a very cut-throat competition with little room for error. “It works by people shooting in their grade and there being grade prizes, but the top 10 overall qualify for the championship shootoff, and a further top 10 from the lower grades qualifying for the BCD shoot-off,” she said.

hitch with excellent scores recorded across both events – in what is a very cutthroat competition with little room for error.

Eliza McKenzie, Charlotte McKenzie and Luke Rhodes during the Target Shooting Mid Canterbury Championships at the weekend. PHOTO SUPPLIED The open events on both Saturday and Sunday went the way of the on-fire, Shania Harrison-Lee who yet again, swept all before her to continue her outstanding record for the early stages of 2022. Not far behind her though was another local, Charlotte McKen-

zie who finished second on both days, showcasing the talent of female shooters in the region in major tournaments and championships. Amelia Swann kept the local run going by winning Saturday’s BCD Championship Shoot-Off.

As well as the real serious competition, a number of events were held as part of the championships included a much-enjoyed Schools Competition in which teams of three competed alongside of each other with many of our young up and coming shooters taking part.

Other locals to perform well on the weekend included Jack Jones, Phoebe McKenzie and Breer Greer while Sama Sooialo was D Grade Champion in both events with senior shooters. Sandy Bennett, Sarah Clifford and Bryan Hunter also recording good numbers. The championships also offered the opportunity for a number of new shooters to take part in their first serious competition with Taylor Doyle, Luke Rhodes, Imogen Felton, Eliza McKenzie, Adi Avnit and Adam Avnit all competing. Doyle, who’s recent battles have been well publicised produced some outstanding results to finish runner-up in the D Grade event while Rhodes and McKenzie placed on both days as well. Many of the locals competing last week will now pack their gear and head to Dunedin this weekend for the Otago double-header.

M2 Timaru gallops Today at Phar Lap Raceway

R1 L.J. Hooker Group Mdn $12,000 1200m 11:53

11 0060x Lovebug C R Barnes (8) 54 7 9082 Holy Loch Y Atchamah (8) (A4) 57 3 50520 Darci’s Flight K Chowdhoory (13) 57.5 4 The Composer T R Moseley (5) 57 56.5 4 40350 Baby Cheeses Rohan Mudhoo (15) 57.5 R5 Central Si Owners/Trainers Hcp $12,000 1600m 5 0x600 Viva Estella D I Montes De Oca (2) (A1) 57 8 6148 Ekstrememiss G A Jogoo (7) 9 00x50 Thistle C A Campbell (14) 56.5 C A Campbell (19) 57.5 5 5x44 Lit’l Rock C W Johnson (7) 56.5 6 86209 Zacat 14:12 K Mudhoo (2) 56.5 10 80x00 Drumstorm 6 68774 More Pzazz W Papier (1) (A3) 57.5 7 870x8 Degreeofinnocence C R Barnes (3) 55 1 527 Whale Song A Comignaghi (6) 60 7 9784x Pleasurenpain C W Johnson (18) 57.5 2 0x00x Owen Patrick J D Laking (4) 59.5 R8 Equine Veterinary Services Mdn $12,000 1600m 11 80020 Fame Shines D I Montes De Oca (3) (A1) 56.5 8 0360x Drumisle L Callaway (8) 57.5 W Papier (7) (A3) 57 3 39145 Vee Twelve 12 76506 Too Ferlaxed T R Moseley (5) 56 15:54 9 x3499 Row Of Eights A Comignaghi (9) 57.5 4 90x30 Splendior 54.5 1 x2322 Noble Knight J R Lowry (2) 58.5 C W Johnson (15) 54.5 13 x0590 Super Tap 10 0x48 Sister Sarah S Toolooa (20) (A3) 57.5 T R Moseley (1) 54 5 47500 Redgum 2 x006x Eisenhower Y Atchamah (11) (A4) 58.5 14 78049 Youneverknow Rohan Mudhoo (9) 54 11 2089x Global Beauty R D Beeharry (7) 57 6 780x0 Jiminy Cricket 54 55.5 3 37475 The Cats Pyjamas 58.5 15 89x59 Prendido 12 99737 Cats In The Cradle D I Montes De Oca (4) (A1) 57 7 0x890 Sentient C R Barnes (2) 54 4 459x0 Kenki D I Montes De Oca (8) (A1) 58.5 16 5800 Oceans Away 55.5 J D Laking (13) 58.5 55.5 17 780x0 Jiminy Cricket 13 x9597 Swiss ‘N’ GigglesM J Taylor (11) (A4) 57 R6 Fay Bailey Memorial Mile-Bm65 $12,000 1600m 5 605x0 Enough Said 6 Krystalsbar B M Murray (7) 58.5 T R Moseley (2) 57 14 075x Short Stuff 14:45 C L Carmine (15) 58.5 Tavi 7 0709x Packing 15 x2000 Bluegrass Dixie 57.5 1 51400 Awatane J R Lowry (2) 60 R2 Bequeath Est Pat Harnett-Bm65 $12,000 1200m 8 24047 Castle On The Hill A Comignaghi (1) 56.5 T Jonker (12) 57 16 Indi Nindy 2 9740 Royce Roca C L Carmine (14) 58 Matt Markham’s Riccarton Selections 12:27 C W Johnson (3) 56.5 9 57703 Prima Donna 17 Philote 57 T R Moseley (5) 57 3 1700x Case Study Race 1: Commitment, Opihi Cruza, Easyrider, Bornholm 1 450 Beau Stitch D I Montes De Oca (3) (A1) 59.5 10 472x0 Sarayu T R Moseley (5) 56.5 57 18 08x Lipa Mala 4 0540x Hey Soul Sister C W Johnson (11) 56.5 Race 2: Sophistical, Tadita, Granite Ridge, Clooney 2 0x642 Clooney R Cuneen (10) 59 K Chowdhoory (4) 56.5 11 7x835 Tiratore 19 0x0x Chippewa 57.5 K Chowdhoory (12) 56.5 5 6x051 Waihora Mist Race 3: Aunt Cindy, Movie Star, Lit’l Rock, Baby Cheeses 58.5 3 1040x Granite Ridge B B Hong (11) 12 x8049 Willnotquit Rohan Mudhoo (9) 56.5 57.5 20 x878x Tellme You Loveme 6 510x7 Diamond Riviere Rohan Mudhoo (13) 56 Race 4: Ophelia Rose, Doris Dior, Take A Risk, Papa4 5x310 Hombre J R Lowry (2) 58 56.5 13 6680x Choice Moment L Callaway (10) 55.5 gena R4 Kings Family Footwear (Bm65) $12,000 1200m 7 70x87 Cast In Bronze B M Murray (8) C W Johnson (5) 56.5 5 l3715 Tadita 14 6x689 Rulzthenight G A Jogoo (12) 56.5 8 51965 Honey Honey K Mudhoo (6) 55.5 Race 5: Whale Song, Vee Twelve, Splendior, Redgum 13:37 6 4867x Make Believe 56 56.5 15 97x00 Nellie Grey 55.5 9 2058x Letz’av Bubbles C R Barnes (4) Race 6: Honey Honey, Vardon Road, Dioradelle, Royce J R Lowry (5) 59 7 60x09 Show Me Champagne K Chowdhoory (12) 54.5 1 2139x Gladroy 16 x0x70 Jaxx Be Nimble 56.5 Roca 2 256x1 Cause Celebre D I Montes De Oca (11) (A1) 58.5 10 7776 Vardon Road A Comignaghi (9) 55.5 8 x0480 Fionnuala C K Kwo (7) 54.5 L Callaway (3) 55 11 08x83 Justabelle 3 017x0 Miss Harley Quinn G A Jogoo (3) 57.5 R9 McIntosh Catering Stayers-Bm65 $12,000 Race 7: Dremus, The Composer, Fah Lun, Zacat A Comignaghi (9) 54 9 60x86 Lorna Doon 12 35x90 Barrett S Toolooa (7) (A3) 55 Race 8: Noble Knight, Castle On The Hill, Sarayu, TiraC A Campbell (7) 56.5 4 00x28 Doris Dior 2200m 16:30 10 0798x Russian Fable M J Taylor (1) (A4) 54 C A Campbell (1) 54.5 13 40x58 Dioradelle tore 5 92730 Papagena S Toolooa (10) (A3) 56.5 1 0x020 Hillersden C L Carmine (12) 59 K Mudhoo (8) 54 11 07x04 Sophistical 14 88467 Harleen Quinzel G A Jogoo (10) 54 Race 9: Too Ferlaxed, Thistle, Never Quitz, Hillersden 56.5 6 1x080 Paramount Prince B May (9) 2 97055 Red Sunday K Chowdhoory (6) 58 12 066x6 Tennessee Rock Rohan Mudhoo (4) 54 S Toolooa (4) (A3) 57.5 Race 10: While You’re There, Renault, Chamonix, PrinR7 Phar Lap 3yo $12,000 1600m 15:17 3 15766 Never Quitz R3 Nzb Insurance Pearl Series Mdn $12,000 1200m 7 x8832 Power Of The Kitty W Papier (6) (A3) 55.5 K Chowdhoory (2) 54.5 8 5200 Our Rosette 4 22000 Amazon Goddess A Balloo (16) 57 cess Nala 1 87x02 Fah Lun L Callaway (4) 57 13:02 9 743x0 Take A Risk T R Moseley (4) 54 A Comignaghi (13) 57 5 90510 Vague BEST BET: Noble Knight (Race 8) 2 x90x7 Bad Flamingo S Toolooa (1) (A3) 57 1 58x65 Movie Star J D Laking (10) 57.5 10 007x5 Ophelia Rose R D Beeharry (1) 54 6 649 Cage Phyta C R Barnes (11) 57 A Comignaghi (6) 57 3 Dremus VALUE: Too Ferlaxed (Race 9) 2 80435 Aunt Cindy B M Murray (14) 57.5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

23x33 Commitment A Comignaghi (10) 334x8 Galileo Express B May (1) Opihi Cruza J D Laking (8) 060x0 Jamieson’s Tipple C W Johnson (4) x000x Aorangi Assassin L Callaway (11) Cruzing Delboy T R Moseley (5) 44068 Easyrider K Chowdhoory (7) C L Carmine (2) Morrie 0x00x Opihi Commander C R Barnes (9) B M Murray (3) 3434x Bornholm 0x0 Archerfield A Balloo (6)

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NZ Metro harness Tomorrow at Addington Raceway

R1 IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. F & M MOBILE PACE $12,000 1980m 17:24 1 Pinup Girl S Tomlinson 2 700 Amelia Rose K Hadfield 3 7x Chrislynn B Orange 4 252x5 Chambray O Thornley 5 9666 All Too Well K Butt 6 45483 Mossdale May R May 7 2 Icee Styxie G Smith 8 90632 Killarney Dance S Ottley 9 6x La Sabina C Dalgety 10 503 Treasure Trail D van Til R2 GK FYFE PAINTERS MOBILE TROT $15,000 1980m 17:50 1 40140 Silverlinings G Smith 2 56917 Navara J Ford 3 86405 Sods Law J Geddes 4 10222 Martha Stuart R Close 5 969x7 Eurokash J Curtin 6 79169 Belisma R Jenkins 7 31305 Samanthas Moon R May 8 1187x Harold Smith B Orange 9 1487 Crusher Collins N Williamson S Ottley 10 8101 Hot To Trot 11 26293 Prince Teka K Cameron 12 41400 Sioux Princess S O’Reilly

R3 NORWOOD FARM MACHINERY MOBILE PACE $15,000 1980m 18:15 1 53241 Mabalene S O’Reilly 2 1238x No Time Like Now R May 3 24343 Terror Maria B Butt 4 10240 Midfrew Luisianabeau S Tomlinson 5 21910 Superstar Legend S Ottley 6 92337 Better’s Tart K Butt 7 79323 Soundsofcash K Newman 8 2311x Republican Party B Orange 9 40543 Samhara J Cox 10 42615 Manhattan G Smith R4 SPECTATORS BAR HANDICAP TROT $17,500 2600m 18:45 1 13964 Test The Boundaries J Ford 2 204 Red Harbour C Thornley 3 6133x Desbois K Newman 4 14539 Boyz Invasion M Heenan 5 22712 Quik Shot S Ottley 6 81105 Bj Lindenny J Curtin 7 49x36 Majestic Lavros R Close 8 600x8 Matua Tana P Nairn 9 2x277 Mataderos B Orange R5 MITRE 10 MEGA MOBILE PACE $12,500 1980m 19:15 1 0x785 Duffy Hollow

2 25824 Stephs Boy B Orange 3 86139 Shards Fury S Thornley J Morrison 4 65251 Tiger Taylor 5 41569 Rollyourown R May 6 1 The Rage B Butt 7 002x0 Serious Moonlite R Close 8 53004 He’s Tough S Tomlinson 9 71215 Heat Seeker S Boyd 10 74291 Mighty Reactor K Butt 11 1595 Ron Mckinley G Smith R6 LIVAMOL ‘RESTRICTED’ FREE-FOR-ALL MOBILE PACE $17,500 1980m 19:41 1 25155 Got You Covered R Close 2 65767 Dance Time C Thornley 3 56311 Callie’s Delight B Butt 4 6x087 Heisenberg K Newman 5 33315 Shan Noble J Cox 6 61121 Darling Me B Orange 7 5x370 Henry Hubert G Smith R7 BC PLUMBERS ‘ABOUT NOW’ F & M HANDICAP TROT $20,000 2600m 20:07 1 54071 Salvo B Orange 2 30276 Bright Glow K Cameron 3 8x000 I Dream Of Jeannie J Herbert 4 50202 The Bloss B Borcoskie 5 2340x Kahress R Holmes

R May 6 28115 Light Of Da Moon 7 41303 Time Up The Hill K Cox 8 81119 My Moment’s Now R Close 9 51312 Gold Chain B Butt R8 FAHEY FENCE HIRE PACE $12,000 2000m 20:36 1 Diana’s Joy R Close 2 7 Star Magic G Smith 3 3227x Yankee Jay J Cox 4 900 Weona Reactor C Thornley S Tomlinson 5 42 Foveaux Gambler S Ottley 6 The Coalman 7 2 Bellissimo Acquisto C Butt G Shand 8 9433 Airies Gold H Clarke 9 66060 Nadira Franco 10 3 William Gees Legacy S McNally 11 9 Rakero Storm 12 00x97 Midnight Sioux J Morrison B Zampese 13 37550 Blue On Black 14 0 Winemeup R9 FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MOBILE PACE $12,500 1980m 21:09 1 x2613 Lancewood Louie G Smith 2 37x77 Mitsi Gaynor C Dalgety G Thornley 3 1096 Tiffany’s Legacy 4 60546 Not Over R Close

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Matt Markham’s Addington Selections Race 1: Chambray, Icee Styxie, Chrislynn, La Sabina Race 2: Harold Smith, Hot To Trot, Sioux Princess, Eurokash Race 3: Republican Party, Samhara, No Time Like Now, Mabalene Race 4: Mataderos, Matua Tana, Majestic Lavros, Quik Shot Race 5: The Rage, Rollyourown, Tiger Taylor, Stephs Boy Race 6: Darling Me, Shan Noble, Callie’s Delight, Henry Hubert Race 7: Gold Chain, Light Of Da Moon, My Moment’s Now, Time Up The Hill Race 8: William Gee’s Legacy, The Coalman, Star Magic, Yankee Jay Race 9: Lancewood Louie, Invitation Only, Heaven On High, Mitsi Gaynor BEST BET: Republican Party (Race 3) VALUE: The Rage (Race 5)

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Puzzles and horoscopes

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, April 28, 2022

Cryptic crossword 1

Simon Shuker’s Code-Cracker

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ACROSS 1. 25’s sweetheart is like a dove, flower! (9) 5. Wrongly deprive one or return booty first (3) 7. Wary of change that will render one crooked (4) 8. Italian lady appeared once Tass sorted her out (8) 10. Supports let mistakenly in by some hair (8) 11. Stuff left behind when this is taken at the bar (4) 13. Right to get the bird, but be sorry for it (6) 15. Such a colourless example is no bail-breaker (6) 18. One direction on the opponents’ ground (4) 19. Credit it with being eatable, as one may believe (8) 22. Save diet-trouble if this will calm one down (8) 23. One receptacle, only just open (4) 24. ‘X’ for the Romans was not an unknown quantity (3) 25. Rugby player loved 1 Across in pantomime (9) DOWN 1. Abstainer in clear-out makes quite a bit of noise (7) 2. Big spillage of beer (5) 3. De-creased perhaps by two boys following one (6) 4. Topless chairs one takes in (4) 5. French king took South doubly in in finding composer (7) 6. Shot fired? There’s nothing in that (5) 9. A blade to brace one’s nerves (5) 12. Be powerless to fly? (5) 14. Happy retreat will warm one’s cockles (7) 16. Lasted too long and went too far? (7) 17. Club for wheel-man (6) 18. Drink upset round vessel will count in one’s favour (5) 20. In the tomb I jousted for a jewel (5) 21. Not to know the kitchen can be so irritating (4)

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): No one likes to work with substandard tools, and to feel cornered into doing so under pressurised circumstances is even worse. Yet, this is exactly the recipe for today’s magic. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): To practice peace is to feel a kinship with the people next to you even when they do not believe as you do. This requires getting to common ground, which takes creative thinking, one of your many talents. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): It’s nice when everyone gets along, but nice circumstances seldom bring out the best in people. So when the energy is harmonious, enjoy it. And when it’s not, you’ll seize the chance to sharpen yourself. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Today’s work doesn’t have to be in your wheelhouse to be worthy of you. You can find fulfilment in boring as long as you know it’s helping. To mingle as you do with the spirit of generosity is to be lifted. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): The ideology that once gave you a much-needed sense of structure and a helpful viewfinder for the world will one day seem outdated, limiting and perhaps even untrue. Ideologies age out; mystery is ageless. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): So much is possible for those who are willing to look stupid. Included among the spoils for the social and professional risk-takers is the possibility for friendship, love, profit and advancement. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You may as well make yourself comfortable, because the space between wanting and getting could be quite long. Occupy yourself in some way to lessen the tension of anticipation. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): There are endeavours you can steer and endeavours that will steer you. You’ll be led by things like ingredients, tools and materials that seem to dictate to you how they want to be used. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): The theoretical physicist wants to know: Do we exist in time, or does time exist in us? You would pose the same question about love today, as you feel you are swimming in it even as it flows from you. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You’ll be gathering intelligence, the first step on any large project and the step that tells you whether it’s worth taking on in the first place. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): The weak will bring down the strong in the manner of babies and puppies who melt hearts with their cuteness, a defence that comes straight from heaven, and usually with a ticking clock. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): If you’re making mistakes, it’s because you’re making decisions. Give yourself credit for being in the flow, for it’s not for the faint of heart. Don’t worry; the fumbles are minor, and come with the territory.

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ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF MEETINGS MAY 2022 The following meetings will be held in May 2022 in the Council Chamber, 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch unless otherwise stated: 3 May 2022 Chief Executive Employment, Performance and Remuneration Committee at 3.00pm 12 May 2022 Regional and Strategic Leadership Committee at 1.00pm 18 May 2022 Natural Environment Committee at 1.00pm 19 May 2022 Council at 11.00am 24 May 2022 Council – Annual Plan Deliberations at 11.00am 26 May 2022 Audit, Finance and Risk Committee at 10.00am Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group Joint Committee at 2.00pm, Waimakariri Room, 200 Tuam Street Regional Transport Committee at 4.00pm Regulation Hearing Committee The Regulation Hearing Committee is scheduled to meet weekly. Meetings will be held as required on Thursday 5, 12, 19 and 26 May 2022 at 8.30am.

NEW Asian, hot and sexy, friendly, busty dd. Good massage and good service with no rush. Please phone 021 0904 0157

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FOR SALE SMALL bales of pea straw. Cart your own off the paddock for $6 per bale for a limited time. Ph: 0274399136.

GRAZING GRAZING required for store lambs, Phone Mitch 0273131320

HIRE GENERAL hire. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Street. Open Monday-Friday 7.00am – 5.30pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am 12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

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

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Agendas will be available online at http://www. ecan.govt.nz/meetings at least two days prior to each meeting.

PEAVINE hay wanted, Phone Mitch 0273131320

Stefanie Rixecker CHIEF EXECUTIVE

PUBLIC NOTICES

Please contact Environment Canterbury with any queries:

0800 324 636

Ashburton College – Site Redevelopment Stage 2, Allenton, Ashburton

TRADES, SERVICES MR Green (Lawn and Garden Services) for all your Ride on and Rotary mowing, spraying, fertilising, garden and section tidy ups - Call Pat Prendergast 0274445314

Looking for a person to join your business? 73 Burnett St, Ashburton

Call the Guardian for all your classified requirements.

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Tender Closing: 11th May 2022 at 12noon Subcontractors pricing the above, please email to mizuki.azai@ naylorlove.co.nz Company Details: Naylor Love Canterbury. PO Box 31006, Ch-Ch Ph 03-374 6285 Fax 03-374 6286

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Ashburton Weather

Thursday: Fine, some morning cloud. Light winds.

Midnight Thursday

Canterbury Plains

Friday: Fine. Light winds. MAX

16 MIN 5

Thursday: Fine, apart from areas of morning and evening cloud. Light winds.

Saturday: Fine. Northeast breezes.

A ridge of high pressure remains slow moving over New Zealand through until Saturday.

Around The Region

On This Day

Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

28 April, 2020: Christchurch Airport recorded the coldest temperature in the country, with a chilly 0°C – well below the 6°C average minimum temperature for April. According to MetService data, the coldest temperature ever recorded in Christchurch during April was -4°C in 1979.

Thursday

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Saturday: Fine. Northeast breezes. MAX

Canterbury High Country

16 MIN 6

Thursday Mountain weather hazards: None issued. Fine, areas of morning and evening low cloud. Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: Light. Freezing level: 2600m.

Friday: Fine. Light winds.

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Friday Mountain weather hazards: None issued. Fine, areas of morning low cloud. Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: Light. Freezing level: 2600m.

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

MAX

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

Ashburton Airport 15.7 2.3 -0.5 0.2 19.8 SE 26 2:45pm 5.0 161.0

Methven 15.5 4.2 – – – – – – –

Tides, Sun and Moon Thursday

Friday

18 MIN 6

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 17.0 15.0 3.1 3.3 0.1 – 0.0 0.0 19.6 33.8 SE 26 SE 24 2:59pm 2:47pm 7.4 – 168.1 – Tide data sourced from MetOcean Solutions

Saturday

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3:11am 9:21am 3:00am 9:02am

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new May 1

first qtr May 9

full May 16

last qtr May 23

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, April 28, 2022

SITUATIONS VACANT

IN MEMORIAM

DEATHS

FARMING & FREIGHT H&S ADMINISTRATOR

CRAMPTON, Frank Anderson – In loving memory of a very dear friend, who passed away 1 year ago on May 1, 2021. To hear your voice, to see you smile, To sit and talk a little while To be together in the same old way, Would be our dearest wish today. Dearly loved and sadly missed by David, Lee, Tom, Luke and Ryan

HANSEN, Gwenda Miriam – On Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Peacefully, surrounded by family, at Radius Millstream Ashburton, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of 68 years of the late Jack. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Marie (deceased), Brian and Margaret, Gordon and Linda, Pamela and Kevin, Glenys (deceased) and Carolyn. Loved by her grandchildren and their partners: Wilhelmina, Rupert and Cherie; Oliver and Andrea, Flora; Lewis, Sylvia; Lorna, Gibson, and Fraser and her great-grandchildren Florence, and Archie. The family acknowledges the care and support of the staff at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Messages to the Hansen Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Gwenda’s life will be held in Our Chapel, corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on FRIDAY, April 29, commencing at 2pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Are you our next H&S Administrator extraordinaire? We are seeking a passionate Health and Safety Administrator to work alongside both our Farming and Freight teams. Reporting to the Compliance & H&S Coordinator you will be responsible for ensuring compliance is met in Health and Safety, for both the Farming and Freight teams. This role will see your time divided between the two teams where your primary focus will be influencing and engaging the teams to demonstrate safe work practices and ensuring all administrative compliance requirements are being met.

ANNIVERSARIES Diamond Wedding Kingsbury Kelly & Barbara (nee Bowers)

The successful candidate will have:

Born Free – The Oscar Winners

May 26th – 28th 7-30pm, 29th 2pm Adult $35 / Senior $31.50 (fees apply) Born Free marks the 90th anniversary of the Academy Awards so to celebrate this event we will present many of the great Oscar winning or nominated songs. We have lined up the best singers and talented ensemble to bring you an event to remember.

Traditional Brass – NZ Army Band

• Previous experience in a Health and Safety or similar role. • Knowledge of the Transport and Farming Industry (would be an advantage). • ICAM Training (preferred but training can be provided). • Experience completing JSA's and Risk Assessments . • Experience using different IT systems and Microsoft Office Excel and Word .

Married April 28, 1962, at St Stephen's Church, Ashburton.

• Highly motivated with exceptional communication and time management skills. • Thoroughness and accuracy when collecting and entering data.

BIRTHS WILSON, Riley and Rachel (nee Curd) are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Libby Diana, a little sister for Heidi, born April 13 weighing 2485g.

• Strong organisational, record keeping and listening skills. • Initiative and the ability to operate both independently and as a team player. • The ability to multi-task and adapt to ever-changing priorities. • The ability to pro-actively encourage participation in Health and Safety and be able to think on their feet

FUNERAL FURNISHERS

In return we can offer:

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• A challenging but rewarding work environment.

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• Opportunity for individual growth. • Competitive starting remuneration rates depending on experience. Ready to start? If this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your resume and cover letter via our website www.talleys.co.nz/job-openings/farming-and-freight-h-s-administrator. Talleys operate a drug free environment. All candidates will be required to under-go pre-employment and random drug screening. Applicants will need to be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand

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Situations Vacant

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For all your memorial requirements New headstones and designs Renovations, Additional inscriptions, Cleaning and Concrete work Carried out by qualified tradesmen.

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Guardian Classifieds

Book your birthday greeting, including a photo, for just $10! Ten words only*

(Under 12 children’s birthday greetings remain FREE) Phone 03 307 7900 Email classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

Friday 10th June 7pm. Adult $20 / Senior $10 / Child $5 (fees apply) The New Zealand Army Band are thrilled to be hitting the stage once again, with an exciting selection of brass band music. Featuring works by familiar composers such as Peter Graham and Philip Harper, and showcasing the band’s worldclass soloists, “Traditional Brass” promises to be an event that the whole family will enjoy.

Tom Sainsbury – Snapchat Due Live

Sunday 12th June 7-30pm All tickets GA $69 (fees apply) He’s hitting the road with his brand new show Snapchat Dude Live! No stone will be left unturned in his quest to poke fun at New Zillunders. Famous for taking the mickey out of politicians like Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges, as well as his life as Gingerbread the cat Tom will certainly make you laugh. The Boss – Bruce Springsteen Tribute Show

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TUNNICLIFFE, Raymond James (Ray) – On April 25, 2022. Passed away peacefully after a short illness, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Marion, and loved partner of Annette. Much loved father and father-in-law of Marie-Therese and Rosco Pope, Margaret and Geoff Kilpatrick, Lynette and Mick Morteson, and Barbara and Kim Tunnicliffe. Loved friend of Chris Emerson and family. Loved Grandad of his 8 grandchildren and his greatgrandchildren. Messages to the Tunnicliffe family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, April 28, commencing at 2pm., followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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Wednesday 14th September 7-30pm A-Reserve $65 / B-Reserve $55 (fees apply) Four years in the making “The Boss” is tuned to perfection bringing you a three hour world – class show featuring the entire Born In The USA album plus more than twenty of the Boss’s greatest hits. Enjoy some of the best songs ever written in rock n roll history. BOX-OFFICE HOURS: Mon to Fri – 9am to 5pm TICKET OFFICE 03 307 2010 211A WILLS ST, ASHBURTON, 7700 www.ateventcentre.co.nz

FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sports wrap

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, April 28, 2022

calling time on a week of sport

Season opener tonight

Ready set, netball The Mid Canterbury Netball Premier competition begins tonight at the EA Networks Centre with huge numbers, new teams and new faces among the usual contenders. FULL STORY: P15

Shooters on target

P16

Club News

P14

A tie at the top

P12-13