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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 30, 2022

Ashburton comes to new mum’s rescue

Connor Wiggins, four-months-old, peacefully sleeping yesterday. That was in stark contrast to the birthing challenges his mum Kayla Wiggins, by his side, faced in January.

Lili Haydon An Ashburton mum is thankful for local support after being told to leave a Christchurch hospital in the middle of the night just hours after giving birth.

Kayla Wiggins, who gave birth to Connor on January 8, said she and husband Luke were lucky they received Ashburton medical

support after their Christchurch ordeal.

That support came to their rescue after Christchurch Women’s Hospital (CWH) staff asked them to leave about 3am after baby Connor was born at 11.39pm the previous day.

“They just wanted our bed – that’s what it felt like,’’ Wiggins said.

Wiggins complained to the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB), which, in a written reply, acknowledged their concern stopped short of offering an apology.

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The whole ordeal began after Wiggins had planned to have a home water birth, but was advised by her community midwife to travel to Christchurch.

They arrived at CWH on January 7 because there were concerns that the baby was not moving. Wiggins was then induced, with Connor being born a few hours later.

But Wiggins and husband Luke, who was forced to sleep on the hospital floor, were then asked to leave by 3am. Wiggins believed that was due to Covid-19 pressure on the maternity ward.

“A lot was happening with people (having babies) but no (not enough) staff,’’ Wiggins said.

Wiggins told her community midwife, who had come to the birth from Ashburton, they didn’t feel safe driving the one hourplus trip back home after such an ordeal and with little to no sleep for three days.

The midwife then asked the hospital neonatal unit to allow the family to stay in the birthing unit for a few more hours, which was granted. They left about 8.30am, driving straight to Ashburton Hospital where staff there

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were shocked to hear of her treatment.

“They asked us why we had come back so soon,’’ Wiggins said.

Wiggins was shown by welcoming Ashburton staff how to bottle feed and how to correctly change a nappy. She was also thankful that Luke was acknowledged by the local team.

The staff even told Wiggins she could stay for two nights, but they opted to stay for only one.

“There was more staff in Ashburton than Christchurch maternity (per person).”

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Must act to avoid ‘terrible event happening’ again

Rural roads intersection review to take place Jonathan Leask They certainly weren’t to blame for the tragic car crash that saw a mother and two babies killed – but the Ashburton District Council knows roading changes must happen.

That’s why there seems certain to be more stop signs and roading improvements across the district in response to a coroner’s report into a triple fatality at an intersection near Ashburton in 2019.

Coronor Marcus Elliott has asked the council to review the road signage and markings at 79 rural intersections similar to the one at Hepburns Road and Mitcham Road where the triple fatality occurred.

In his inquest, the coroner found that it was probable the deceased driver did not see the existing give way sign in 2019 before driving into the path of another vehicle.

Chante Harmer, 30, died alongside her 19-month-old Te Awanuiarangi and 8-month-old Wysdom after their car collided

A coroner’s report into a fatal crash at the intersection of Hepburns and Mitcham roads in April 2019 has recommended the Ashburton District Counci review 79 rural intersections to see if they should have stop signs installed.

Inset Neil Brown with another vehicle.

Harmer was driving two of her six children and other family members along Hepburns Road and, after failing to give way at the

Warning signs, indicating there is a stop intersection ahead, have now been installed 200m ahead of the Mitcham and Hepburns roads intersection.

intersection of Mitcham Road, ploughed into an oncoming ute.

Ashburton District Council Mayor, Neil Brown, has promised action.

“We know that this report will bring the crash back into focus for the families and everyone else involved, so our thoughts are with them during this time,” Brown said.

“As a council, we now need to look at how this report can help us lower the risk of this sort of terrible event occurring again.”

Council infrastructure services group manager Neil McCann said the review of the similar intersections has already begun and “will carried out over the next few months by our roading staff”.

Staff would specifically look at the 79 intersections to see if there were any that should be changed to by installing stop signs, he said.

The coroner also recommended Waka Kotahi NZ Transport

Agency review its guidelines around rural intersections, which could lead to changes in intersection compliance.

McCann said the Hepburns-Mitcham intersection was compliant under Waka Kotai’s guidelines in April 2019 when the fatal crash occurred.

“Once the accident happened, we changed it from a give way to a stop sign, cleared away all the vegetation from one property, and removed a concrete irrigation drain headwall,” McCann said.

“It’s a completely different now than what it was when the accident happened.

“But it’s not like it wasn’t complaint – it was just as complaint as all the other intersections.”

He said the changes the council made after the crash were “extra precautions” and they would now be placing additional large stop signs on the right-hand side of

each of the approaches on Hepburns Road as recommended.

Following the coroner’s recommendations, the council would consider similar additional precautions when it reviews the 79 similar intersections.

“We have hundreds of intersections with different layouts, and our records of reported incidents/ accidents at intersections do not suggest those 79 intersections are inherently more unsafe than other intersections,” McCann said. * Triple fatality forces change, page 8 See also editorial, page 10

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 30, 2022

Three Waters closer to reality Jonathan Leask Three Waters reforms have moved a step closer, but locally there will still be concerns.

Yesterday, it was announced that the Government’s contentious Three Waters plans would go ahead with local councils taking non-financial shareholdings in four new public water entities.

Cabinet agreed to the bulk of

the 47 working group recommendations for the planned overhaul of the country’s three waters – drinking, waste, and storm water systems – which it aims to complete by July 2024.

The proposed co-governance of regional groups, which would appoint the new entities’ governance boards and provide public accountability for the entities, was also set to remain.

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown, attending a Canterbury mayoral forum event yesterday, couldn’t be reached for comment, but he would have no doubt discussed the announcement with

his peers. As a member of the Communities 4 Local Democracy (C4Ld) action group, Ashburton would be in line with its belief that Government plans to force through the reforms virtually unchanged was a worrying attack on property rights and community voice.

Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton was pleased the Government had listened to the recommendations but said “the benefit to Selwyn is yet to be proven”.

After months of deliberations, Mahuta confirmed councils would be given non-financial shareholding interests in the

four-water service entites, guaranteeing ownership. That would be allocated based on population, with one share per 50,000 people (1 for Ashburton, 2 for Selwyn).

The co-governance provisions proposed – to have mana whenua and councils given equal number of seats on a representation group that sets the entities’ strategic direction but has no say in operational matters – would remain, but with the additional option of having co-chairs. The separate boards of the entities would be appointed by the regional representation group.

Mahuta acknowledged that there was still anxiety about the changes, but services had been underinvested for too long.

“We need to move forwards, we can’t keep looking backwards,” Mahuta said.

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Keeping rural families connected Lili Haydon A group of passionate rural professionals are making sure their neighbours are taken care of.

They’re Farming Families, who host events that connect people within their community.

The initiative started two years ago when Bruce Taylor and Craig Wiggins helped their community when farms were affected by bacterial cattle disease, Mycoplasma bovis.

And they haven’t looked back. Initially the group’s aim was to get farming families off to enjoy some down time with others in their community. But now they run multiple programmes to help rural communities in Mid Canterbury. They started off by hosting a quiz night in Hinds and Methven. And last year, they were able to buy a barbecue trailer to use at events to support communities, especially around schools in the area.

“Money raised goes towards other events,’’ Taylor said.

Now, they’ve been lucky enough to be sponsored by various companies, including ANZCO Foods, who donate burger patties on a barbecue that has come in handy.

“We are already having people book for us to rock up with the barbecue,’’ Taylor said, explaining that people just needed to provide buns and coleslaw.

With winter approaching, they’ll be continuing their frozen meal deliveries to rural families.

That’s been another service they’ve provided and has been used a lot through Covid-19 lockdowns and challenges.

Their next event they’ll be running is the Mid Canterbury rural community ball on June 25, which was all part of their connecting communities’ service.

Farming Families member Rebecca Miller (left) with Genevieve Wiggins and her father Craig Wiggins at a fundraiser at the Lagmhor Westerfield War Memorial Hall. The Farming Families group host the events to connect communities.

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‘It’ll be finished before Christmas’ –Kiwirail Malcolm Hopwood

The new signs were added to the intersection to improve safety.

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Warning signs in place Daniel Alvey The addition of more warning signs have addressed Walnut Avenue safety issues for Ashburton woman Shirley Falloon.

“I’m pleased to see something has been done to help with safety.”

“Motorists have been more careful,” Falloon said.

Falloon was concerned that the inter-

section was an accident waiting to happen, but she’s now happy that motorists were now slowing down and paying attention.

Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency spokeswoman, Frances Adank, said the electronic signs were put in place to increase safety and visibility of the roundabouts.

“The aim will be to have the signs available for long weekends and when traffic volumes are higher, but they may not be in place all year given many daily travellers will quickly get very used to them,” Adank said.

The traffic lights were still not due to

be switched on until later this year as KiwiRail has to complete work on the nearby rail crossing.

Falloon, though pleased about the sign improvement, thought the delay in the traffic lights being switched on was unacceptable.

“I still think it is unacceptable that we have to wait until the end of the year (for the lights to be turned on).”

The monitored pedestrian crossing would return next week when school holidays come to an end and school resumes.

“The contractors are doing great work.

It’s Waka Kotahi where the issue is.’’

KiwiRail has confirmed it’s on track to complete its level crossing project at the Walnut Avenue/State Highway One intersection before Christmas.

With Waka Kotahi’s roading work near completion, KiwiRail will begin its upgrade later this year and expects the completed work to be fully operational in December, ahead of Christmas.

General manager operations – South Island, Mark Heissenbuttel, explained KiwiRail’s work is starting later than Waka Kotahi’s because of time needed to complete its “intricate detailed design and planning of the level crossing”.

The complex design and supply chain issues have delayed the arrival of some crossing components, he said.

“We appreciate the inconvenience ongoing work at Walnut Avenue causes the community and appreciate their patience,” he added. “We’ll work as hard as we can to meet the timetable.”

The upgrade work includes; ■■ Removing one of the existing three rail tracks, making the crossing narrower and quicker to drive over ■■ Building a new crossing pad across the tracks ■■ Installing new warning lights, bells and road barrier arms, which need to be integrated with NZTA’s traffic signals before they become operational ■■ Installing an upgraded footpath, guide fencing and automatic gates for pedestrians.

Heissenbuttel said KiwiRail is also making improvements to its Ashburton depot, removing old buildings and constructing new ones.

“The existing container transfer terminal will move out to Fairton Freight Hub, eliminating shunting activity in Ashburton, improving safety across the rail network around town and reducing road traffic delays,” he said.

“Construction of the Fairton Freight Hub is expected to begin later this year.”

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Giving mums a helping hand Lili Haydon A group of mothers new to Mid Canterbury are connecting thanks to a shared safe space at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

They’re Kowhai Mums, who meet every second Wednesday from 10.30am to 12 noon in the Ashburton Art Gallery’s learning centre The group provided new arrivals, ethnic, migrant mums or caregivers the chance to connect with others and relax in a non-judgemental environment.

“The aim is to reach out to women, who feel a bit isolated and provide them and their youngsters with a space to interact with other women over a cuppa, while their babies/toddlers get creative,’’ Mid Canterbury Newcomers Network co-ordinator, Mercedes Walkham, said.

The gallery team prepared each session’s activities for the children aged zero to five years.

“The first session we had bubbles and paint, leaves and sticks that provided the babies and toddlers a chance to play with different textures and colours,’’ Walkham said.

“We have also played with foam, jelly, bubble wrap, mirrors, drip and spray paint, and high contrast art.’’

Mid Canterbury Newcomers Network in collaboration with the gallery even puts on a spread and it’s all for free.

“We provide morning tea, and have bean bags around for breastfeeding,’’ Walkham said.

The programme started this month as a trial and it has gone so well that it would continue.

That may have something to do with how Mid Canterbury Newcomers Network makes a point of making new mothers to the district feel welcomed.

“So far, we have had nine different nationalities, including New Zealanders, who have recently moved to the district from other parts of the country, and we hope to keep getting more women who like the idea,’’ Walkham said.

Kōwhai Mums experimenting with high contrast art and messy play at their last session. The group caters for new mothers and their children to relax and have fun in a shared safe space at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

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Vodafone installed a site in Allenton late in March and its schedule also includes cell sites in Tinwald (July/August) and Dromore, early next year.

Geraldine, Temuka and Glenavy in South Canterbury are also planned for later this year or early 2023.

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“We’re pleased Ashburton customers are benefiting from Vodafone’s turbocharged digital infrastructure investment programme to improve mobile phone and internet coverage, following the new site going live on April 4.”

Preston points to Covid-19 accelerating the use of digital services and data consumption, particularly in regional parts of the country.

Data use increased 60 percent last year as more Kiwis relied on mobile technology and digital services to work, live and play remotely she said.

“Our investment programme for 2022 will see Vodafone upgrade or build approximately 200 mobile cell sites to bring better mobile coverage and capacity to a range of locations, across Aotearoa, New Zealand.”

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Parishioners to have say on new vicar

Shared passion for theatre Three generations of one Ashburton family all have the same passion. They came together this week to celebrate the matriarch’s 78th birthday and contribute to Variety Theatre Ashburton’s forthcoming show – Born Free, the Oscar Winners – from May 26-29. Displaying her chocolate birthday cake, is Yvonne Harrison, VTA life member, former president and Show Gran, now helping wardrobe and front of house. Supporting her (left) are daughters, Bridget Danielson, production manager and Jo Hooper, production secretary. Looking on is grandson, Joe Danielson, who will ride a bicycle and sing Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head among other numbers in the upcoming show.

Ashburton Anglicans have a chance to recommend the sort of vicar they want for St Stephen’s Church after tomorrow morning’s service.

Following the retirement of Archdeacon Joan Clark, the Bishop of Christchurch will appoint a new vicar, but first he wants to know the type of person local parishioners want.

His representative, Archdeacon Mark Chamberlain, will preach the sermon and afterwards hold a consultation meeting.

Bishop’s warden, Roger Paterson, said it will give people the opportunity to express their thoughts on the sort of person they want the bishop to appoint.

“It’s an important meeting because it only happens on the retirement or departure of the incumbent,” he said.

“I’m hoping more than 100 people will attend and express a range of views about the church, its performance, outreach and the qualities they see in a new appointment.”

Paterson said the bishop will then consider their opinions, create a profile and advertise the vacancy throughout the Anglican Church of New Zealand.

He anticipates it’ll be three months before the appointment is made and a similar period before a new vicar is installed.

He added it’s usual for the bishop to make an interim appointment in the meantime.

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Triple fatality forces change Coroner calls for rural intersection review

By Ashburton Guardian and NZME

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ragic, needless deaths of a mum and her two babies in a high-speed crash in Ashburton may yet result in positive roading changes in the district.

That’s a key result to emerge from a coroner’s inquest into a crash near Ashburton in 2019 when Chante Harmer, 30, died alongside her 19-month-old Te Awanuiarangi and 8-month-old Wysdom after their car collided with another vehicle.

Harmer was driving two of her six children and other family members along Hepburns Road and, after failing to give way at the intersection of Mitcham Rd, ploughed into an oncoming ute.

Police investigated the crash and the matter was referred to coroner Marcus Elliott, who, at the inquest, heard details about the crash and the intersection where it happened from police, the Ashburton District Council and Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency.

Coroner Elliott ruled the cause of the crash was due to the fact Harmer “did not obey the give way sign”. But he also determined that the intersection should have been controlled by a stop sign.

“I have concluded that Ms Harmer did not see the give way sign. Even allowing for some difference in size, it is equally possible that she would not have seen a stop sign in the same spot . . . and the crash would still have happened.

“Therefore, even though I have found that the council should have acted differently by erecting a stop sign at this intersection before the crash, this did not contribute to the crash.”

At the inquest, the coroner heard from police that the give way sign at the intersection Harmer was travelling towards was clearly visible from 120m away, but could easily be missed from a distance as it “blended into the background of the Canterbury landscape”.

The intersection itself had visibility issues for all drivers.

It was one of Ashburton’s most devastating road accidents, with a mother and her toddler and baby dead. Now a coroner has now asked for a roading review.

Chante Harmer failed to give way at an intersection and collided at speed with a ute. She died alongside her toddler and baby in 2019.

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“Road signs and markings were not adequate to provide the safest environment possible for road users,” the coroner was told.

coroner was told that multiple stop signs – and warning signs further back along the road that a controlled stop was imminent – have been erected.

signs and markings were “ Road not adequate to provide the safest

environment possible for road users

Concrete irrigation culverts on both sides of the road, a tall hedge and a row of poplar trees also resulted in reduced visibility.

Since the fatal crash, the

The council, along with property owners, had also worked to improve overall visibility at the intersection.

Coroner Elliott said given the circumstances of the crash there

The remains of a ute and car after a high speed crash near Ashburton saw a mother die alongside her toddler and baby in 2019. A coroner has now asked for a review of 79 similar intersections in rural Mid Canterbury.

was a basis for him to make recommendations “directed to ensuring that motorists at this and similar intersections are given warning of the approaching intersection which gives them sufficient time to give way to vehicles travelling on the opposing road”.

In the Ashburton district alone, there were 79 intersections considered similar to the one where Harmer crashed.

“The crash which is the subject of this inquest illustrates the extremely high cost of a high-speed crash. There is a risk that deaths will occur in similar circumstances,” he said.

“This crash illustrates the danger that drivers on long, straight rural roads may not identify the presence of an intersection in sufficient time to stop.

“Drivers should be alert to the possibility of intersections on rural roads and pay close attention to signs and road markings warning of an approaching intersection.”

His main recommendation was that the ADC conduct a review of the 79 intersections noted at the inquest to see if the existing combination of road signs and markings were “adequate for the purpose of providing the safest possible environment for road users”.

Further, he recommended Waka Kotahi NZTA conduct “a review of international, national and regional practice of the use of traffic signs and markings that relate specifically to controlling risks at rural crossroads”.

“This should include consideration of the issues identified above in relation to warning signs,” he said.

“As part of its research study of rural crossroads, Waka Kotahi should identify those authorities who are responsible for rural crossroads which are subject to the same potential risks as those identified in this case and provides advice about how to address these risks.”

ADC infrastructure services group manager Neil McCann said he welcomed any recommendations that “help reduce the risk of accidents on our roads”.

“And we will consider the issues raised in the findings when undertaking a review of our similar intersections,” he said.

A Waka Kotahi NZTA spokesperson confirmed that, based on the coroner’s recommendations, a review had been undertaken by consultants as well as a review by Waka Kotahi staff.

The review was at the draft stage.

The agency also recommended to the coroner during the later stages of the inquest process that a risk assessment of rural crossroads was developed so they could be “ranked according to severity”.

“We have engaged a consultant to develop a risk assessment process that can be used for the entire road network or by individual road controlling authorities,” said the spokesperson.

“The work is complex and although it is well advanced it is not yet complete or ready for distribution.”

It was also agreed that a “programme of improvement works, prioritised to risk, that increases the level of management of the safety risks at rural crossroads” was established.

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ntersections on rural roads.

Hands up anyone else who gets nervous about approaching some of them?

Thought so. Too many hands to count.

It’s not that all rural intersections are dodgy. It’s just that on some long straight stretches of roads in the country, some lined with hedges, trees and massive farm equipment that could restrict your view, I’m not confident fellow motorists will always stop and give way when they should.

And now, it seems, a coroner has similar intersection quality concerns.

He’s Marcus Elliott, whose inquest findings into the tragic deaths of Chante Harmer and her two babies (see pages 3 and 8) in a high-speed crash on a

Daryl Holden rural Mid Canterbury intersection in 2019 has sparked a major review of similar sections of road to prevent future fatalities.

The crash occurred at the intersection of Hepburns Road and Mitcham Road.

The speed limit on both roads is 100kmh, with Harmer driving through the intersection and into the path of a utility vehicle.

Police calculated that Harmer was travelling at between 59 and 94kmh.

The other vehicle was travelling at 99kmh.

The remains of Harmer’s vehicle was distressing and still is.

The coroner’s report said she didn’t give way because she probably didn’t see the give way sign, the intersection or an approaching vehicle. Why? Because, according to the coroner, the sign may have blended into the background.

tion in time to stop.

Now coroner Elliott wants the Ashburton District Council to review the road signage and markings at 79 rural intersections similar to the one at Hepburns Road and Mitcham Road.

The coroner has also recommended that the Waka Kotahi

had been 26 recorded crashes “ There at 18 of the 79 identified intersections,

with two involving fatalities, including the Hepburns and Mitcham one.

Simply, that crash illustrated the danger that drivers on long, straight rural roads may not identify an upcoming intersec-

New Zealand Transport Agency conduct “a review of international, national and regional practice of the use of traffic

signs and markings that relate specifically to controlling risks at rural crossroads”.

Good on him. Long overdue in my books, and for many others, I’m sure.

His report also stated that in the past 10 years there had been 26 recorded crashes at 18 of the 79 identified intersections, with two involving fatalities, including the Hepburns and Mitcham one.

That’s not great reading but if changes can help save lives then no one would dear grumble about what is a long overdue call for a review.

The family of Chante Harmer, who died alongside her 19-month-old Te Awanuiarangi and 8-month-old Wysdom after their horrific crash in 2019, would no doubt agree.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 30, 2022

Watch out! I just may smile at you Lisa Fenwick MY FORKING LIFE

J

ust seeing or hearing the word Covid is making me want to pack a paddy and throw my toys at the moment.

It’s like every disease in the world has faded into the background and made way for Covid … maybe because of the tricky little viruses’ potential to wipe out a good portion of the human race.

I dunno, but what I do know is it feels like people are going mental, that the past two years have pushed us marshmallow feel-good westerners to the max.

I myself have the tolerance of a carnivore with PMS, although I mostly manage to bite my own lip and shut up, albeit with a minor face twitch. I’m not sure if it’s the big M word that we’re not allowed to say in public (menopause), or just a little Coviditis.

But I’ve noticed that generally there’s a feeling of feral out in the community. I’ve chatted to a supermarket employee who’s emphatically said the tolerance level (and the level of crazy) out in the community seems to be amplified. She and her colleagues are copping more aggression and anger than normal.

I’ve had café owners, a policeman, medical personnel and many other people out there dealing with the vast unwashed at the coal face, say the same thing. They’ve been yelled at more, abused … you name it.

What’s going on you ask? Well, I like to think of myself as a psycologist in my spare time and I put it down to Coviditis.

People are scared, anxious, tired and, many, are hurting.

The world is a changed place from two years ago, our reality is different.

Families and friends have been ripped apart, whether

by Covid itself with illness, or a basic difference of opinions about freedoms and vaccines.

Businesses have closed down at a rate just about faster than an Omicron spread and, not only

that, so many people couldn’t even be with their family members in the situations of birth or death, illnesses, funerals … many major life events.

the Government handled it like it did.

There’ve been mistakes sure, but there also has been a lot to be grateful for (dear right

are scared, anxious, tired and, “ People many, are hurting. The world is a changed place from two years ago, our reality is different.

Logically, I know that New Zealand and New Zealanders have been lucky and, dare I say it, I feel incredibly thankful that

wingers, please don’t shoot me, I’m not that dedicated to the statement above).

But people are stressed and

I think we’re going to see more about that come out in the wash as time moves on.

And don’t get me started on domestic violence. Time magazine called domestic violence a pandemic within the Covid-19 pandemic. It would be good to start to see more coverage given to the ‘hidden’ costs of these clever wee viruses wouldn’t it?

We know that during or after large-scale crises or disasters all sorts of violence can escalate and this crisis has gone on for two years.

The ongoing costs of this pandemic could be felt for a few generations, I reckon.

So, here’s what I’m going to do in my simplistic and underwhelming way I used to walk past people and smile (often thinking something not ok).

Two years down the track I consider it a win if my face doesn’t twitch into a snarl … but I’m going to change that and go back to smiling at strangers.

It will probably scare people, and I might be done by police for public nuisance, but I’m going to share my gappy grin with anyone who walks past … and don’t bother wondering what I’m thinking, you probably won’t like it.

New Zealand is open for business I

was privileged to attend the Anzac commemoration service at Hinds on Anzac Day this year, it was a small gathering remembering those we lost to war. Some local services were still affected by Covid this year, but I appreciated seeing all the photos from memorials around the district – the silhouettes of the soldiers, crosses and poppies that were placed around the district were a lovely tribute to our fallen soldiers.

This past week was a recess week full of community visits.

A real highlight was catching up with local farmers to see first-hand some of the remarkable progress that’s been made since the devastating flooding

Jo Luxton RANGITATA MP

last year.

I also met with Mid and South Canterbury Federated Farmers where we discussed food security, climate change, inflation, workforce and training among other things.

I always appreciate meeting with such strong advocates for our farmers and rural communities.

Over the past few weeks we’ve seen the Covid-19 case numbers and hospitalisations

continue to drop so we’re confident a move to Orange and help the country return to a greater degree of normality.

With our economy growing and Kiwi exports in high demand, we’re continuing to position New Zealand globally as a place to visit, trade with and invest in.

The Prime Minister and a number of Kiwi business leaders have recently returned from a successful trip to Japan and Singapore, focusing on unlocking international opportunities for New Zealand businesses, and supporting our economic rebuild.

These countries are New Zealand’s fourth and fifth largest trading partners respectively,

and represent nearly $15 billion worth of two-way trade.

Here in Mid Canterbury and across the country, we can be proud of our innovative and hard-working exporters. They have continued to grow and enter new markets despite the global pandemic.

In fact, our goods exports have played a vital role in sustaining our economy over the past two years, and are now actually at levels 5.7 per cent higher than before Covid.

This work builds on our historic free trade agreement with the United Kingdom, which sees a boost of almost $1 billion to New Zealand’s GDP and unprecedented access for our exporters.

We’re also continuing our efforts to conclude more free trade agreements, including with the European Union which has a market of more than half a billion high income consumers.

As we reconnect with the world, we’ll continue to make the most of our economic head start and Kiwi businesses to thrive.

Jo Luxton is a Labour MP. The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof

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Urban safari in

Palmerston North Any self-respecting urban safari in Palmerston North must surely start with food and the city centre’s astonishing array of edible temptations, writes Mike Yardley.

By Mike Yardley

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oasting a true town centre, framed by The Square, an afternoon stroll through Palmy’s verdant heart laid bare how embracing and embraced the city centre is.

Shoppers flocked along the wide footpaths grazing from the inviting retail and hospo offerings, locals enjoyed a languid autumn picnic on The Square’s vast grassy carpet, while kerbside buskers revved up the ambience of Palmy’s beating heart.

I noshed heartily from the vast array of eateries in the town centre and here’s a round-up of my top recommendations.

Foodie finds are thick on the ground along the hospo sweep of Broadway Ave, which beckons like the world on a plate. I joined the effervescent weekend crowd who flock to Brew Union, which has cultivated a red-hot reputation as a trendy social nexus. It was absolutely cranking.

This ebullient industrial themed brewpub boasts 21 taps of NZ craft beers and cider alongside wood fired pizza, house-pressed burgers and lip-smacking sharing plate options. Add to that, a dizzying array of 100 gins.

I ordered up a Brew Union Golden Ale, which was delightfully crisp with a hint of grapes and citrus, alongside a sensational Buffalo Prawn pizza.

Just a few doors down from Brew Union, another firm local favourite, where reservations are highly recommended, is Haru Japanese restaurant. The all-wooden interior delivers a warm and rustic ambience, while the food is meticulously presented and utterly divine.

The dinner set is brilliantly crafted if you happen to be indecisive.

I plumped for the Tempura Platter, which comprised a generous assortment of prawns, fish, seasonal vegetables and dipping broth. It’s a reasonably priced menu and the service is faultless.

Turning heads in Palmy, the city’s latest addition to the foodie scene is Little Savanna, a South African-fusion restaurant, with a zest for fresh seafood and a passion for flame-grilled meat.

Enjoy sumptuous, generous portions at great value with outstanding service, all in a wonderful setting, from the bustling indoor dining space to the al fresco courtyard. Their build-your-own platters are particularly eye-opening, as are their combo mains.

Order up a combo, like Scotch fillet and calamari, served with

Top left – Spanning the Manawatu River is the 194 metre long He Ara Kotahi Bridge It’s a head-tuner come nightfall, lustily lit up by luminous spheres.

PHOTO MANAWATU NZ

Left – The Dugald McKenzie rose garden is a revelation, with over 5500 varieties and incorporating the International Rose Trial Grounds.

PHOTO CEDA garden salad and Cape Malay chilli chutney.

Another must-try destination eatery on Broadway is Munch, who specialise in catering for people with food allergies and intolerances. Entirely gluten free and nut free, they offer keto, vegan, low fodmap and vegetarian options.

The concept is proving wild-

ly popular with a wide range of diners – particularly for new food adventurers seeking to dabble.

Fancy a coconut milk cappuccino and vegan banana muffin?

You’ll equally be illuminated by their art-filled walls.

I ventured to NZ Rugby Museum, a compelling shrine to the heritage and glory of our nation-

al religion – and how rugby has shaped the nation. Home to the world’s first museum dedicated to the oval ball, it was established 40 years ago as a tribute to the founding father of New Zealand rugby, Charles Monro, who is immortalised in bronze, on the outside forecourt.

Home to one of the world’s

largest collections of rugby memorabilia spanning 40,000 items, the treasures include the first ‘fern’, a 1905 ‘Originals’ jersey and the whistle from the final test of the ‘Invincibles’ tour, our oldest rugby ball and all manner of famous player boots, from Don Clarke to Dan Carter.

Amid the treasures from our

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Right – Wildbase Recovery is a specialist centre provides shelter and care for injured or ill native wildlife recovering after treatment at Massey University’s Wildbase Hospital.

PHOTO CEDA

Below – Brew Union, has cultivated a red-hot reputation as a trendy social nexus.

PHOTO CEDA

Above right – The NZ Rugby Museum, a compelling shrine to the heritage and glory of our national religion.

PHOTO CEDA Left – George Street is a bastion of boutique and bohemian chic owner-operated stores, plus a slew of convivial cafes, like Cafe Cuba, Barista and Moxie’s.

PHOTO CEDA Right – A mouth-watering meat platter at Little Savanna.

PHOTO LITTLE SAVANNA

formative years as a rugby-playing nation, I was struck to discover the first Kiwis to play overseas, in 1884, sported a dark blue jersey, decorated with a hand-stitched gold fern. It was the New Zealand Native tour of Britain in 1888 when the black jersey and silver fern emblem were first worn.

A quirky exhibit is the stuffed kiwi in his specially designed wooden travelling case – it was the “Invincibles” mascot when they toured the UK and France in 1924-25.

The mascot was to be handed over as a gift to any team that beat the All Blacks. But Invincible the team proved to be and the kiwi returned home – its final resting place being the museum.

Another star feature is the “Have a Go” area, where you can put your rugby skills to the test, from pushing in a scrum and tackling,

to sprinting and kicking. Kids love it – I was pretty useless.

Another charismatic city haunt that always seduces me is alluring George Street, a bastion of boutique and bohemian chic owner-operated stores, plus a slew of convivial cafes, like Cafe Cuba, Barista and Moxie’s, which have underpinned its gravitational pull. Moxie’s offers a great all-day breakfast menu, while I highly recommend “The Elvis” for lunch, the king of open sandwiches, a construction of toasted focaccia stacked with hash browns, bacon and fried eggs, drizzled with hollandaise and sweet chilli sauce.

Sparking so much buzz in the city is the new He Ara Kotahi Pathway. There aren’t many pathways in New Zealand where you traverse dairy farms, forests, pa sites, a military camp, streams and a river in less than nine kilometres, but that’s precisely what He Ara Kotahi weaves together.

Just a few minutes from the city centre, a highlight is the 194 metre long bridge that spans Manawatu River. It’s a head-tuner come nightfall, lustily lit up by luminous spheres.

I grabbed a Beam e-scooter, ad-

jacent to the bridge, and struck off on the pathway taking in the rolling medley of picturesque sights.

Explore Victoria Esplanade, another urban oasis where formal gardens, bush walks and leisure facilities including a fabulous miniature railway, grace this 26-hectare park.

The Dugald McKenzie rose garden is a revelation, with over 5500 varieties and incorporating the International Rose Trial Grounds.

After recaffeinating at the gorgeous Café Esplanade, under that graceful avenue of 90 year old towering phoenix palm trees, I ventured over to Wildbase Recovery.

Free to enter and just celebrating its third birthday, this specialist centre provides shelter and care for injured or ill native wildlife recovering after treatment at Massey University’s Wildbase Hospital. They have some resident wildlife, including tuatara, kaka, kereru, whio and pateke, but the centre is primarily focused on after-care and rehab, prior to their patients being released back into the wild.

Below – Munch, who specialise in catering for people with food allergies and intolerances. Entirely gluten free and nut free, they offer keto, vegan, low fodmap and vegetarian options.

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Illustration of the Somerset Hotel, 1895. (Photo reference 03.1987.0167a)

The Somerset Hotel

By Connor Lysaght and Natalie Liverant

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ince the late 1800s, the same name has adorned each building that has occupied the corner of East and Burnett Streets on the northern side.

Have you ever wondered how Somerset House, and the adjoining The Somerset Grocer café got their unique names?

It’s because the site was once home to the Somerset Hotel, built in 1873.

Early years John William Oram and his sister-in-law Mary bought the section on which the Somerset Hotel was built in the early 1870s. In the beginning, the Somerset boasted 50 brand-new bedrooms, as well as writing rooms and tidy, well-lit sample rooms. Sample rooms in early hotels were set aside especially for commercial travellers to present their merchandise to local retailers in an attractive and businesslike space.

Robert Shearman was the hotel’s first owner/manager and he operated the establishment

during its fledgeling years. In 1884, the bar’s licensee Mr F.L K. Hill appears to have struggled to keep the hotel’s bar patrons under control, which resulted in the police objecting to the renewal of the bar’s liquor license.

Apparently excessive drunkenness was tolerated and the bar opening up onto the street was a great nuisance to the public.

Despite this hiccup, and a few other hang-ups involving the law, the Somerset thrived in its early years.

Tragically Robert Shearman died from a freak accident in 1885, in which he drowned after falling down the well at his home in Allenton. Robert was well liked throughout the town, having been very popular in his role as the Somerset’s proprietor. His widow retained ownership of the hotel until she sold it in the early 1890s.

Saving the Somerset After switching hands a few times throughout the 1890s, the Somerset’s lease was purchased

by Henry Stark Drummond in 1897 (the hotel itself was owned

by James Lane). Drummond was

The ‘mystery’ Somerset fork, which may have been used at the Somerset Hotel.

operate as a private hotel until it was bought by the Ashburton Licensing Trust in June 1951.

By the time the building was demolished in 2007, it had been home to a number of different businesses, restaurants, bars and cafés. Now, all that remains to remind us of the Somerset Hotel at its former site is the name.

A fork of distinction

Somerset Hotel mug from the Ashburton Museum and Historical Society’s collection. (Object reference 04.1997.0019) a seasoned hotel manager, which helped explain how the Somerset survived what was perhaps its most challenging period of existence.

The Somerset was condemned due to a lack of fire escapes, among other reasons. The condition of the hotel was described as a disgrace, and during the quarterly meeting of the Ashburton Licensing Committee in June 1901, Henry Drummond admitted that many former customers were looking for better accommodation. In response to these problems, it was decided that the hotel should be rebuilt. A plan for a new hotel building was put forward by the owner, Mr. Lane.

Once completed, Lane’s new Somerset Hotel was met with praise and enthusiasm across the board, having managed to turn things around and remain the principal hotel in Ashburton. In 1903, it had a telephone, post office box, public and private bars, a parlour, two sitting rooms, a dining room, billiard room, 20 bedrooms, 8 sample rooms and

many more modern amenities.

Although the new Somerset Hotel was constructed with builtin bars, the vote in favour of ‘No License’ which passed during the November 1902 election meant that no hotel bars could carry or sell alcohol in Ashburton.

Surviving no license The ‘dry’ period devastated the hotel sector in Ashburton. The Somerset fared best, due to its reputation among commercial travellers and other tourists, but other hotels were not so lucky.

Hotels that went out of business during the dry period included the Commercial Hotel (corner of East and Peter Streets), the Tinwald Hotel (Main South Road), Devane’s Family Hotel (Corner of Havelock and Cass Streets) and the Ashburton Hotel (Corner of East and South Streets.) Only two hotels in town ultimately survived the no license period: the Somerset Hotel and the Central Hotel (today’s Devon Tavern).

The Somerset continued to

The Ashburton Museum and Historical Society’s collection holds a unique collection of souvenirs from the Somerset legacy, including a railway-style ceramic mug stamped with a logo that reads “Somerset Hotel Ashburton”.. You can see it for yourself in the permanent exhibition space at the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum, next to other objects related to Ashburton lodges and hotels.

Recently, a fork electroplated in nickle and silver, stamped with “Somerset” and possibly the intials JW, was brought to the museum without any provenance.

If you have any information that directly links this piece of cutlery to the Somerset Hotel in Ashburton, please do get in touch with us.

CONTACT Material for this page is coordinated 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.

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At home on and off-road

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ince driving the GR Sport I’m inclined to the view that those fortunate enough to have taken delivery of a new Land Cruiser 300 with its impressive engine, on-road driving dynamics and almost unstoppable off-road capability should indeed count their lucky stars!

For with the order book currently closed, having one to enjoy and knowing its likely retained value seems a much more gratifying way of coping with inflation and possibly much better than money in the bank!

This top of the range, five-seat GR Sport has a driveaway price of $144,990. If you want less aggressive looks and seven seats, the VX and VX Limited versions cost $124,990 and $138,990 respectively.

All are powered by a new twin-turbo 3.3 litre V6 diesel. With emissions of 235g/ km, a ‘feebate’ of approximately $4715 will be payable.

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 GR Sport

Get amongst its looks and size Visually the GR Sport looks tougher than its VX siblings. This includes the ‘TOYOTA’ across the grille, matte grey 18 inch alloys, and flared wheel arches.

Which give notice of readiness for both everyday driving and serious off-roading.

This LC300 trio, sit on a new lighter/ stronger platform and full-frame chassis.

They’re longer, higher, and wider, but with aluminium bonnet, roof and tailgate weigh in at 2630kg.

The V6 powerhouse This new 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 diesel so very willingly delivers 227kW and 700Nm right from 1600 to 2600rpm.

That’s 27kW and 50Nm more than the previous models 4.5L V8 diesel!

Accordingly, there’s heaps of torque always on hand for all tasks, together with

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 GR Sport Pricing: $79,990. (Including on-road costs).

Driveaway price: $144,990.

(Includes ORC’s but not ‘Feebate’)

Engine: 3.3-litre V6 twin turbo diesel,

227kW @ 4000rpm and 700Nm of torque from 1600-2600rpm.

Transmission: 10-speed auto with low ratio transfer box– locking front and rear differentials, full time four -wheeldrive.

Quoted Overall Fuel Use:

10.2L/100km.

Safety: Comprehensive driver assist/ safety technology systems - 5-star ANCAP rating.

Size: 4955mm long, 1990mm wide, 1945mm high, 2850mm wheelbase.

Tows: 3500kg (braked) Kerb to kerb turning circle: 11.8 metres.

Ground Clearance: 235mm Wading depth: 800mm Safety: 5-star ANCAP. .

Warranty: Up to Five years, roadside assistance, WOFs, and capped price service available

immediate response to the accelerator, with the also very smooth operating, perceptive ten-speed automatic gearbox quickly selecting the best gear for the drive situation.

A 100kmh cruise shows 1400rpm while 0-100km/h can happen in under 8 seconds!

There’re five selectable driving modes, although most drivers will be happy with either ‘Normal’ or ‘Comfort’.

The stated average diesel use figure is 10.2L. That indicated for my expeditions, including 220km towing a trailer then back roads/off-road stuff was 12L/100km.

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system.

The comfort and quietness of the back seats was also commented on. They fold forward but don’t fold flat. That said, there’s still 1000+litres of space available with them in use. Double that with them folded.

The powered tailgate rises high for easy loading. The full-size spare resides beneath the chassis.

Highways and byways The feeling that it’s smaller than it is continues on the open road. Where the separate chassis so neatly isolates those

There’s heaps of torque always on hand for all tasks, together with immediate response to the accelerator, with the also very smooth operating, perceptive tenspeed automatic gearbox.

Cabin finery You climb up into the cabin and appreciate the neat Gazoo Racing touches including black and red accented leather seats in rather plush, easy to use surroundings.

The very supportive and comfortable, power operated front seats have both heating and ventilation (as do the rear seats). From the driver’s seat the fine views to the outside seem to create the impression the GR Sport is smaller in outer size than it is.

The centre console has a 12.3 inch infotainment screen and there’s lots of other info including a head-up display.

All controls are well marked, and easy to use, including the drive-modes and 4WD

aboard from what’s happening below with road noise and vibration minimised for a very quiet and refined ride.

The same applies for coarse seal, shingle, tracks and dry riverbeds. Where the comfort, ride and handling is a treat to experience.

Given the weight and great long-travel suspension, you expect and there is well controlled body movement through tighter corners, where the benefits of the selectable drive modes can be appreciated..

Ultimate off-road companion To really go off-road you need a strong diesel engine, a ladder chassis, and efficient four-wheel-drive system. This GR

Sport has all these plus height adjustable suspension, lockable front, and rear differentials.

Also, an easily selected, multi-terrain select (MTS) control system which adjusts power/braking to suit the selected condition. There are six modes – dirt, sand, mud, deep snow, rock and auto – which I was more than happy to leave to very ably sort things out.

Ground clearance is 235mm, wading depth 700mm and approach/departure angles 32 and 25 degrees respectively.

There’s also a great array of cameras (including one underneath) to warn of likely hazards.

Toyota Safety Sense This advanced, comprehensive package of active safety systems (including dynamic radar cruise control) is designed to keep the vehicle on the road and all aboard protected as much as possible in all types of driving situations.

Finale OK - I’ll finish as I started - with the view that those fortunate enough to have taken delivery of a new Land Cruiser 300, particularly so a GR Sport should indeed count their lucky stars!

For it has a great cabin and performs, drives, and tows as you would expect of the latest Landcruiser. So proudly continues the 70 year heritage of being a benchmark for durable, go-anywhere, conquer-anything fourwheel-drives.

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Golf R – it’s landed G

olf R. It’s the racing simulator that’s real … and right now it’s ready.

Volkswagen New Zealand’s highly anticipated 2022 performance R Range has landed.

Greg Leet, general manager of Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles said the new Golf R is Volkswagen’s most powerful iteration yet, and it will be the most powerful model in Volkswagen’s passenger fleet until the new Touareg R plug-in hybrid arrives.

The Golf R delivers an extensive ride and handling upgrades alongside its powerful 2.0L TSI petrol engine. Boasting 235kW of power, 400Nm of torque and a 7-speed DSG with a launch control drivetrain – all contributing to a 0-100km/h acceleration in less than five seconds.

But what helps set it apart is its all-new drive system - 4MOTION with R-Performance Torque Vectoring.

This technology ensures power is brought to the road as effectively as possible.

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Kia has revealed the Niro Plus, its first ‘purpose-built vehicle’ (PBV).

Kia is exploring diverse ways to help people and businesses move beyond traditional automotive, and the company expects its PBV models to be an important part of future mobility.

The Kia Niro Plus will be deployed as a general model and zero-emission taxi in Korea, with the company modifying the first-generation Niro EV to make it suitable for the demands of modern-day car-hailing.

Its introduction follows the launch of the Ray Van in February, Korea’s first single-seater van designed to satisfy the growing national demand for small cargo delivery services.

Kia is developing a dedicated platform upon which PBVs of different shapes and sizes can sit, meeting evolving customer needs and market trends.

Kia will launch its first dedicated PBV model in 2025, by which time the global PBV market is expected to mature. The

brand’s first dedicated PBV will be similar in size to a mid-sized vehicle, with inherent scalability.

The Niro Plus is firmly part of Kia’s plans to become a Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider and leader in PBV de-

velopment. It also reflects a greater public demand for more sustainable means of working and travelling.

Kia is planning a general version of the Niro Plus for private owners, which can be used for many business and rec-

reational purposes including car-hailing services.

For example, Kia is envisaging a scenario where a small business owner uses the Niro Plus for work during the week, before making the most of its versatility at the weekend for leisure activities such as camping or visits to the seaside or mountains.

The demand for delivery and logistics services has increased significantly following the acceleration in e-commerce during the Covid-19 pandemic.

As the PBV market grows, Kia plans to gradually expand its range from micro to large PBVs that can potentially offer an alternative to public transportation or even be used as mobile offices.

In addition to the battery electric vehicle (BEV) version, the Niro Plus will be available as plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hybrid (HEV) electric vehicles in these markets, reflecting country-specific characteristics and diverse customer needs.

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2022 Wheels Week can be anything with a wheel – planes, trains, cars, scooters. If it has wheel it is probably in wheels week. Daniel Alvey has been checking out all the events that will drive Mid Canterbury over the next fortnight.

week 2022

Welcome back Wheels Week He’s our resident petrolhead which is why Daniel Alvey can’t wait for Wheels Week. He previews all the action.

problems for organisers.

Despite those losses, the event has plenty on offer with the first weekend sporting a jam-packed event at the Ashburton Speedway.

There are four titles being decided over two days of racing.

There is also a motokhana, classic car run, and a motorcycle TT. The second weekend Daniel Alvey has just as much to hat once was one week offer with the one-of-kind Ashburton has morphed into an acStreet Sprints, which offers a chance to tion-packed fortnight of get up close to some very fast machinevents for all ages. Yes, it’s Wheels Week. ery from across the country.

The April 30 to May 15 programme That weekend also features a motorhas suffered a little bit with delays in cycle show and shine and an open day the removal of Covid restrictions meanat the Plains Railway. ing some events have dropped off due The final of three weekends offers a to logistical challenges. But organiser Wheels Week first, the Mayfield tractor Peter Jacob is really happy with the pull, complete with food and market line-up. stalls.

“There was one point we didn’t think Along with the tractor pull, you are it was going to happen,” he said. spoilt for choice with a 4WD play day “We are very pleased with the sponand a classic car show. sors and event-holders, with what they Wheels Week has certainly been have put together.” around a while. Jacob can recall his Unfortunately the swap meet and father organising it, when some of the mountain bike run fell victim to Covid. events were mobility scooter racing and The usually popular downtown street Ashford spinning wheels. parade was unable to happen due to “There is a range of events to ensure challenges with the new CBD road there is something for everyone,” Jacob layout, with one-way streets causing said.

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Proud to support Wheels Week

2022 programme SATURDAY | APRIL 30

SATURDAY | MAY 7

Ashburton Speedway Assn 2 days of racing) Day 1, Street Stocks, Adult Ministocks, Production Saloons, CTRA - NZ Speedway Wingless Sprint Car Title, CTRA - NZ Youth Ministocks Title, CTRA - South Island TQ Title. Seafield Road adjacent to the Airport. From 12.00 pm. $15.00 adult, $25.00 for a two-day pass, Gold Card holders $10.00/day, under 14 free (must be accompanied by an adult).

Contact: Graham Ackroyd 0274 555 387

Ashburton Car Club Street Sprint 2022 Riverside Industrial Estate 8.30 am. Watch one car at a time as they race against the clock, down to a two-car run off on Sunday. Entrance fee by donation.

Entry Robinson Street past Roscos. Contact: Malcolm Lovett 0274 301 065 or Daniel Tew 0272 276 637 admin@ashburtoncarclub.org.nz

SUNDAY | MAY 1

Originals Motorcycle Show and Shine RSA Cox Street Ashburton, 11.30 am – 4.00 pm. Open to all makes and models to be on site by 11.00am. Entry $10.00 per bike, prizes for top 10 bikes. Gold coin entry, money raised goes to charity.

Contact: Gerald McKenzie, 021 259 4761

Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains Classic Car Run Registration: 9.00am – 10.15am at the Ashburton Show Grounds Depart from Ashburton 10.30am. Note that everybody is welcome to participate with any car, finish at Mt Somers. Cost, $20 per vehicle There will be NO food or drinks to purchase this year, please take a picnic lunch.

For any further information please contact either: Alan Sim – sim.family@xtra.co.nz , 03 308 8835

The Plains Railway & Historical Museum Complex Maronan Road, Tinwald: 11am - 4pm.

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Ashburton Car Club Motorkhana $40.00 per person entry fee to compete; enter on the day. Cars must be roadworthy to warrant of fitness standard. Location, Spray Marks yard Dobson Street West.

Contact: Kim Adams 027 907 4001 admin@ashburtoncarclub.org.nz Ashburton Speedway Assn Day 2 of racing, Stockcars, CTRA - NZ Speedway Wingless Sprint Car Title, CTRA - NZ Speedway Saloons Title, CTRA - NZ Youth Ministock Title, C Grade. Seafield Road adjacent to the Airport. From 12.00 pm. $15.00 adult, $25.00 for a two-day pass, Gold Card holders $10.00/day, under 14 free (must be accompanied by an adult).

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WEDNESDAY | MAY 11 Suzie Morrison & Grant Gordon Memorial Trial; Night Car Trial Meet at the MSA. Entries on the night. Will need licensed driver, navigator, pens, torch or spotlight, clipboards, and road legal. Documentation starting 6.30pm, start 7.00 pm $30.00 per car.

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Coffee & Classics Vehicle Show Bring along your pride and joy, Vintage, Classic or modern, cars, motorcycles, trucks etc at the Goodyear/ Robert Harris car park West Street Ashburton, Opposite Phat Duck. 11.00am – 2.00pm. VCC event.

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Contact: Michael Gallagher 0274 430 453 Mid Canterbury 4X4 Club. Play day at the 4WD Park located at the river end of Cochranes Road just off Beach Road, starting at 11.30am. Weather dependant.

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he Mayfield tractor pull has always been a feature at the annual show, but now it gets a spot in Wheels Week.

After Covid restrictions cancelled the A&P show, tractor pull event organiser Robbie ‘Gooserooter’ Shefford, wanted to see it back in action.

“We’ve got spectators coming from Auckland and Invercargill,” Shefford said.

The May 14-15 event welcomes all types of tractors old, new, big, small, stock or modified.

Combined with food and drink trucks, bouncy castles for kids and market stalls, the tractor pull looks like a great way to spend a weekend with the family. And Shefford can’t wait.

Two years ago Shefford decided to build a tractor of his own after helping organise the event at the A&P show for four years.

“During the lockdown I thought, ‘let’s build a tractor’.”

Then Shefford decided to also build a weighted sled.

“I was going to build a second tractor, but thought what’s the point of having two tractors for one event,” Shefford said.

The sled is Kiwi ingenuity at its finest, with it built on a track chassis and a cab from an aircraft loader truck for fertiliser planes, combined with bits of diggers and a rotary cow shed.

The sled was a team building effort, with Shefford getting advice from the UK and USA where the sport is big.

Above – Brent Jones driving his V16-powered Case tractor.

“As far as we know it is the biggest sled of its style in New Zealand and (I) was told it would take over two years to build and have done it in six

months,” Shefford said Along with organising, Mayfield’s Shefford hopes that he can make tractor-pulling a staple in South Island

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The 82-year-old is still racing his 2016 Porsche GT3 RS and wants to keep it that way.

“I want to keep going till at least 90,” Williams said.

He has been a member of the Ashburton Car Club for nearly 60 years and has only missed a handful of the 33 street sprints events held, even attending the very first in a Fiat.

Despite waiting on a knee operation, Williams is good to go for this year’s May 7 event, with his goal to just get out there and have some fun.

The Porsche is certainly not slow, with almost 500hp and massive brakes wrapped in 21-inch Michelin tyres.

The Porsche has its work cut navigating the tight and twisty haybale-lined course, but Williams said all the electronic aids in the car go a long way to helping.

“The car can either shift manually with paddles on the steering wheel, or it has an automatic mode, which I use for the sprints.”

Williams is no stranger to getting up close and personal to the haybales.

He recalled an incident he had in his Fiat.

“I was going around and hit a curb, which broke the axel, so I parked on the side of the track went home got a new axle and changed on the side of the track,” Williams said.

Williams has run a wide range of cars

Bruce Williams, is not letting his age stop him in his 2016 Porsche GT3 RS. PHOTO DANIEL ALVEY

in the street sprints, including the Fiat and Porsche.

He also ran what is claimed to be the fastest road-going Citroen in the country. At first glance you would not know

that it has 300hb in its turbo-charged engine. “It certainly surprised a few people (how fast it was), it’s a bit of a sleeper really,” Williams said.

The Citroen is still in the shed amongst

his other collectable cars, some of which are the only ones in the country.

But next weekend it’s street sprints time for Williams. He plans to go out and have some fun while he still can.

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espite being three months away from getting his driver’s licence 15-year-old Braeden Harris, will be out on the track.

Braeden has loved cars ever since he can remember. “I used to wait till dad got home and drive the car down the driveway,” Braeden said.

This year’s Ashburton Street Sprints, May 7 and 8, will be Braeden’s first. For his dad Phil Harris it will be his second.

Braeden said that his mates at school think it is pretty cool that he gets the chance to race.

The pair will be racing in the same car, a 2007 Suzuki Swift. Prior to the Harris family owning the car, it spent some of its life in the Suzuki Swift Sport Cup, where Phil believes it won a championship.

When they bought it the car had already been fitted with a roll cage, bucket seats and racing steering wheel.

Due to the rules of the Suzuki Swift Sport Cup, the engine is the same as what came from the factory.

Given that they will be in the same car there will be a bit of inter-family rivalry going on. “At the last event we did he (Braeden) was only a second off my time,” Phil said.

Getting into the cars at a young age means that kids are more experienced when they come to get their licence, Phil said.

All Braeden had to do was a theory test and fitness test and he was good to race in the street sprints.

“It’s so easy to get the licence, that it

Braeden and Phil Harris, are keen to get behind the wheel of their race ready 2007 Suzuki Swift.

doesn’t discourage young people to get into it,” Phil said.

The way the street sprints are organised

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the Ashburton Car Club’s motokhana this weekend, prior to the big event the weekend after.

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he University of Canterbury Motorsport (UCM) team is aiming high at this year’s street sprints.

UCM National Motorsport Programme principal Jared Parker is looking forward to getting the car out on the Ashburton streets.

“The car is the best it’s ever been.”

“We are aiming for a top eight finish,” Parker said.

Being a two-wheel drive car, the team is hoping the weather stays dry for the event.

“We’re hoping that it doesn’t rain,” Parker said.

The car has recently completed a shakedown run at title sponsor Rodin Cars race track in North Canterbury.

It went well for the UCM, which has been building cars to compete in the Formula Student (a global engineering student event) for nearly 10 years. This is only the second year it has competed in New Zealand motorsport events.

The team is comprised primarily of engineering students wanting to get a handson experience in motorsport.

“We see real job opportunities from this programme,” Parker said.

The car was originally built to compete in the 2018 formula student competition, and has since been adapted to conform to NZ motorsport rules to compete in hill climb and autocross events.

The biggest changes to adapt the car were safety improvements, strengthening the roll cage to meet New Zealand Motorsport standards. The programme sits alongside building electric race cars to

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compete as part of a global student competition, which involved building, running and marketing a race team as you would in the real world.

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aircraft grade pneumatic shifting system.

The carbon fibre monocoque chassis means the car is very light, weighing in at around 250kg. It is certainly a pocket rocket. Since they were last in Ashburton the biggest advancement in the car has been

the shifting system, which was getting stuck in gears at the last street sprint.

“We have been further developing the shifting system with DeviceCo using aircraft grade parts,” Parker said.

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The team has mostly been competing at autocross events in Christchurch, where it has often been the top of its class.

The team is not just here to race, Parker

would be speaking to Ashburton College students about the programme and other opportunities that the university has on offer for practical projects on May 6.

The team will be in action in next weekend’s street sprints.

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1: Ashburton Street Sprints

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t number one for my top picks is the Ashburton Street Sprints, purely because of how unique it is. The street sprints is one out of only a handful of events of its type left running nationally.

A tight narrow street course will certainly challenge the drivers.

The competition races drivers against the clock in a knockout competition around the industrial area.

At only a gold coin donation entry, an event like this would be a great Mother’s Day outing that would not break the bank.

Where: Entry via Robinson street past Roscos.

When: Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May 8, with knockout finals on Sunday.

2: Mayfield Tractor Pull

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itting in my number two spot, is something I would not normally go to, the Mayfield tractor pull.

The first time the event has been run as a standalone, it will be a great watch. When I have been to A&P shows, the crowd-pleaser has always been the tractor pull.

The event is great place to watch pure power hit the dirt, as each competitor challenges their mate to see who has the bigger tractor.

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peedway events are always packed full of action and can be great event to bring the whole family to.

This weekend’s event will feature a special one minute silence to honour Palmerston North driver Stephen Penn, who died in a speedway accident in Palmerston North last weekend.

The event schedule is jam packed, with four championships to be decided. The weekend’s weather looks like it will turn it on too.

Where: Seafield road, adjacent to Ashburton Airport When: Saturday April 30 and Sunday May 1, racing starts at 12pm.

4: Suzie Morrison and Grant Gordon; Night Car Trial

5: Ashburton Car Club Motokhana

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Where: Meet at the MSA, 231 Burnett Street.

When: May 11. Sign up on the day at 6.30pm, starting at 7pm.

Where: Spray Marks Yard Dobson street When: Sunday May 1 10am start time.

any people will remember being loaded in a car with map and series of destinations to find at a car run.

This event encompasses all of that but at night. The event is open to anyone. Entry is only $30 per car so it can be a fun night exploring the Ashburton township.

So grab your pens, clipboard and torch and get involved in an Ashburton classic.

otokhanas are always a fun challenge for any driver.

You get to test your skills on tight course following the arch nemesis of any driver, the road cone. The car club has opened the event to anyone that wants to show.

The only car requirement is that is has to be up to warrant of fitness standard.

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how and shines are always a place where people can show of their pride and joy.

If you are already in town to watch the street sprints, why not stop in and check some beautiful motorbikes from old to new? It seems a no-brainer to me.

Entry is a gold coin donation which all goes to charity. The RSA is 20 minute walk from the street sprints.

Where: RSA Ashburton, Cox street When: Saturday, May 7. Open 11.30a-4pm, bikes need to be on site by 11am.

7: Ashburton Aviation Museum

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heels are not just about cars, planes have them too.

Aircraft have always amazed me how these big hunks of metal can gracefully fly through the sky like a bird.

The museum features over 20 aircraft and is a great place to learn about some flying history.

Ashburton has a strong aviation history, being a training base in World War 2. There were 50 Tiger Moths based there.

Where: Ashburton airport, Seafield road.

When: The exhibit will be open from 1pm – 4pm Sunday, May 1, May 8, and Saturday, May 14.

8: The Plains Railway and Historical Museum Complex

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f the street sprints are not up your alley, take a chance to slow down and enjoy a ride through history.

With K88 train rides, vintage machinery, the museum village, and much more – the railway and museum has you covered.

After doing a feature on Ashburton volunteer firefighters, I would love to delve more into more of the history in the Ashburton Fire Museum.

The museum even has enough stuff that mum would be entertained.

9: McKay and Donaldson E-Bike, Family Fun Bike Ride

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ike rides can be a great opportunity to see the world, slowing down a bit and observing the local landscape.

The fun ride is going to the beautiful local gem of Lake Hood and is open to families and individuals. It is free to come along, and there is even some spot prizes. Grab you bike and helmet and come along for fun day out.

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oing on car runs are something I have always enjoyed, it is a great place to get amongst fellow peers in the motoring community.

Despite the title being classic cars, any and all cars and people are welcome to come along.

At only $20 per car it is a great chance to get the family out and about exploring Mid Canterbury.

So pack your picnic lunch and get involved in this community event.

Where: Meet at the Ashburton A&P Showgrounds When: Sunday, May 1, registration 9am10.15am, departing 10.30am

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The very best coach-athlete relationships run much deeper than mere wins and losses. Ashburton tennis coach Andre van Rooyen and Finn Holden share such a bond where illness and death of a friend is part of their special journey.

By Daryl Holden

A special bond that reaches T

o an outsider, it probably looked like a normal tennis lesson. A coach and his student going through a few drills.

But this was so much different. It was the reuniting for the first time in two years of a tennis partnership and a friendship that started 12 years earlier, a bond that is as strong now as it was back then.

There was also a touch of relief that it could even take place because it involved long-time Ashburton coach Andre van Rooyen, who at 56-years-old continues to fight advanced lung cancer, and former Southlander Finn Holden, 19.

The pair having a quiet hit and a few laughs on the well-worn but pleasant grass courts at the Allenton club.

“I just love to be out and hitting a few balls with you again Finn,’’ van Rooyen said, just as a volley from his young charge whizzed past him.

“It’s just so much fun and just

like the old days.’’

Those old days, as van Rooyen put it, were back in Invercargill.

Finn was just starting out, a precocious seven-year-old with quick hand speed on his forehand that produced unexpected power from someone his age and provided the foundation to dominate Southland junior play through all the age groups.

The forever smiling van Rooyen was his first coach, memories of playing in cold conditions and in near darkness into early evening sessions in Invercargill such a contrast to the 20-plus degree days like the one in Allenton that recently forced the pair off the court and into the shade sooner than expected.

In Invercargill, you never leave tennis courts because it gets too hot.

Never, as van Rooyen laughed, recalling the infamously shoddy Invercargill weather.

“And I can always remember Finn as a little fellow all those

years ago in Invercargill,’’ he said.

“To see him now, shaped as a whole person and knowing that you have had a small part shaping him, just means so much to me.’’

It means a lot to Finn, too, now a second-year engineering student at Canterbury University, but with Ashburton officially his new home.

“It was so good to see Andre and to see him looking healthy and smiling.

“He may have been my first tennis coach but to me he was much more than that.’’

That’s because the pair instantly connected, with van Rooyen being one of a young Finn’s key male role models for the short time they were together in Southland.

When Stadium Southland collapsed in 2010 because of snow, it took out the indoor courts and tennis coaching revenue opportunities, so van Rooyen headed to Nelson and eventually Ashburton.

But the pair stayed in touch,

with Finn catching up for a hit and coaching whenever he could.

A proud van Rooyen was even courtside when the youngster led his Invercargill high school team to a top five finish at the national secondary school champs in Christchurch in 2018.

But then the worse kind of news filtered back to Invercargill in 2019. Debbie van Rooyen had made contact to say her husband had been diagnosed with stagefour lung cancer.

It hit Finn hard, but only as you would expect because cancer is terrifying. It’s one of the few diseases that continually eludes attempts at a cure, devastating the lives of many of those it affects.

But despite its ability to ruin lives, there remain remarkable stories of survival and hope, and the power of the human spirit to endure. And van Rooyen is such a story because in June it will be three years since his cancer was detected. He has been kept alive by his unquestionable spirit and

will to live, and a trial drug Lorlatinib, provided by Pfizer.

Importantly, the global drugs giant isn’t charging van Rooyen for what would otherwise be highly expensive targeted medication, which few could afford.

Their only requirement was that they could use the data from van Rooyen’s treatment and reaction to the drug for further development of the trial product.

Four small tablets daily is all van Rooyen has had to take since being on the drug for about the past 18 months. And so far, so good.

“Absolutely,’’ he said of the drug’s success, the only noticeable side effects being stiff joints and a slight limp on his right leg.

He’s also not the tennis force of old, but still plays social doubles and trains beginners in Hinds and Methven.

“And I can stay on the drug trial, for free, for as long as it continues to work.’’

All the signs and tests suggest

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Giving back to a community that gave ‘so much’ to him T

Above – The early days: Andre van Rooyen with Finn Holden, then just seven-yearsold, after a tennis training session in Invercargill in 2010.

PHOTO SUPPLIED Left – The master and the apprentice: Tennis coach Andre van Rooyen with Finn Holden at the Allenton courts in Ashburton.

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was so good to see Andre and to see him “ Itlooking healthy and smiling. He may have

been my first tennis coach but to me he was much more than that

he irony isn’t lost on Andre van Rooyen.

As he battles to keep the cancer wolves at bay, and enjoy life to the fullest, he spends some of his own precious spare time saving others.

Every Monday, van Rooyen works as a volunteer lifeguard at the EA Networks Centre swimming pool.

“Yes, it is ironic,’’ van Rooyen says, laughing.

“I don’t know why I chose to do that, but I think it is about giving back.

“I want to give back because I have received so much from this community.’’

It’s a Mid Canterbury community that stepped up for van Rooyen big time.

Never more so than when it went into fundraising mode in the early stages of his advanced lung cancer diagnosis in 2019, holding numerous events and making donations to a givealittle campaign.

Those efforts helped the van Rooyens meet the exorbitant $10,000 per month cost required to pay for the unfunded tumour-shrinking drug, Crizotinib.

It was spirit lifting, inspiring stuff and it gave van Rooyen and his family hope.

That hope moved into a whole new universe about 18 months ago when American multinational pharmaceutical powerhouse Pfizer confirmed, after tests and scans, that van Rooyen would be a perfect clinical programme candidate for a new life-saving cancer drug called Lorlatinib.

Better still, Pfizer said it would fund the trial medication indefinitely on compassionate grounds for van Rooyen, making him the only person in Australasia to be on the drug.

It’s why van Rooyen says he “feels so blessed’’. But, like any cancer drug or treatment, he knows there are no guarantees.

“But as long as the drug works, I will be on it,’’ he said.

“I have just learned to pace myself and stay away from stress.

“Stress is not a good thing.’’

Family affair: Andre van Rooyen corrects the backhand technique of his highly promising tennis playing daughter Christine.

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beyond coach and player the drug is doing its job, which is something van Rooyen thanks God for every day.

“I am a very lucky man. I truly am.’’

Equally, Finn remains just as grateful.

When he found out about van Rooyen’s cancer news, he bought movie vouchers to send to the family in Ashburton so that the

“It wasn’t much but I hoped it helped.’’

It certainly did, with his coach touched by the gesture. But while van Rooyen will tick off three years of cancer-beating success in June, it will still be a poignant time for young Finn.

Because, in a raw and ironic twist, this June will be the second anniversary of the sudden demise

died suddenly in Invercargill from motor neurone disease (MND) on June 28 in 2020 after being diagnosed only four months earlier.

MND is a group of degenerative diseases, which cause nerve cells to die. People with MND lose the ability to control the muscles that allow them to move, speak, swallow and breathe.

White’s rapid and very public

see him [Finn Holden] now, shaped as a whole person and “ To knowing that you have had a small part shaping him, just means so much to me

kids, Christine, now 11, and Sebastian, 15, could enjoy some big screen film relief.

“It was only a little thing, but I hoped it would give the kids something to look forward to, even for just a short while,’’ Finn said.

and death of his only other regular tennis coach and a very close adult friend.

He was Pete White, who guided Finn for 10 years after van Rooyen left Invercargill.

White was Tennis Southland’s head coach for two decades and

demise was as cruel as it was sad and it left Finn questioning the fairness of it all and wondering why.

He was already fearing the worst for van Rooyen, wondering if he would ever see him again.

But now White, the other inspi-

rational tennis figure in his life, had gone too soon for any young teenager to comprehend.

They were difficult times but, at the White family’s request, the then Year 13 high school student did the right thing by courageously saying goodbye to his mentor in a heartfelt speech at a high-profile funeral attended by close to 1000 mourners for the well-known Southland identity.

It was a death and devastating news that impacted on van Rooyen, too, because he and White had worked closely together in Invercargill.

“That really rocked me. It really did,’’ he said.

“I really respected Pete. We became good friends. It wasn’t just about tennis with Pete. He really took an interest in everything I did.’’

White’s death was also a reality check, as those things often are, because you never know what’s around the corner and when your number is up. And, as they say,

there is always someone worse off than yourself.

That’s why seeing Finn and van Rooyen reconnect again on court for the first time in two years was much more than a normal tennis lesson, because the pair have an unshakable bond and a connection with a fallen tennis friend and coach.

And as van Rooyen approached the net, hitting a groundstroke with the excitement and the enthusiasm of a man who had just won Lotto, it was as real and as joyous as it gets.

Yes, it was a coach and a student having fun, but sometimes there can be much more to it than meets the eye.

This was most definitely one of those occasions.

Finn Holden is the son of Ashburton Guardian managing editor Daryl Holden. Quite clearly, Finn inherited his father’s good looks and tennis playing ability ...

He made us write that

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The photo remains, but roll of honour’s missing A

shburton historian, Lindsay Holland, stared at a blurred photo of a roll of honour being unveiled by Governor-General Lord Jellicoe, at Methven Primary School.

The year was 1921 and the memorial listed the names of local men who served in World War One. It was an historic event in the life of a young community. People, mostly wearing hats, filled the foreground, as Lord Jellicoe, naval commander at the Battle of Jutland, greeted officials on stage.

The photo remains, but the roll of honour doesn’t.

It’s one of about a hundred memorials or honours boards installed around Mid Canterbury to commemorate men and women who served in both world wars.

Most remain, but several have been lost.

Lindsay, a member of the Ashburton District Family History Group, feels it keenly in the aftermath of Anzac Day. As schools closed or public halls were demolished so were their rolls of honour.

Methven Primary School’s roll, which contained 70 names, has been missing for many years.

Lindsay, former chairman, editor and now committee member of the Family History Group, has set himself the task of finding them.

“Some were tossed out when a memorial hall was bulldozed, others were sent to the dump but there’ll be some left abandoned in haysheds or attics around Mid Canterbury that we’d love to know about,” he said.

“While we have evidence of men who died in the wars, we don’t have a good record of those who survived. It’s part of our history.”

He’s appealing to people to contact his group if they know where they are.

He regards Anzac Day as very important because men who fought in World War One had no choice. Every male, 14 or over, was required to register for military training under the government’s emergency act. He has the posters to prove it.

“About 500 men, who had a connection to Ashburton, died in World War One. That’s a huge percentage of the population,” he said.

The work of the family history group extends far beyond searching for lost memorials. It’s there to help people research their family tree.

Ancestry is what attracted Lindsay to the group 25 years ago.

“I had some elderly aunts who wanted to find out where we came from in Ireland.

It’s a major undertaking, uncovering headstones and seeking missing memorials, but not to Lindsay Holland, he loves it, and his research is adding to the rich fabric of Mid Canterbury life. Malcolm Hopwood reports.

Lindsay holds posters dating back 110 years that demand all men from the age of 14 register for military training.

I joined the group to help the research.”

The group met in an upper room above Tekau on Elizabeth Street and Lindsay was impressed with the information available.

It included births, deaths and marriages from throughout New Zealand on microfiche plus extensive records from local churches.

He traced the journey of his great, great grandfather Samuel Holland and brother, James, from their home town of Bleary to Ohoka in North Canterbury. From there Samuel travelled south to work for John Grigg at Longbeach and then purchased land at Waterton and Lagmhor.

James stayed at Ohoka and then Kaiapoi where he was murdered by an intruder in 1916. Lindsay believes the last man to be hanged in Lyttelton, Frederick William Eggers, was the culprit.

This valuable 1826 book on Captain Cook’s voyages around the Pacific is part of an anthology of 3000 rare books that Lindsay Holland has collected.

“I kept the aunties happy and it whetted my appetite for research,” he said. “The group plays a valuable role in identifying Mid Canterbury history and helping people discover their family identity.

“It’s an anchor for people to understand their own community.”

Recently a Geraldine man, who’d discovered he was adopted, approached Lindsay.

“We gave him advice on how to find his birth parents in Dunedin and he was very grateful.”

Lindsay’s also found a few skeletons in a few cupboards. “I haven’t met a family who hasn’t had a black sheep,” he admits.

There’ve been a family member who’s disappeared for a few years, often to Rolleston Prison, or mums, at a mature age, who’ve given birth without being pregnant.

“I’ve worked with people who suddenly say ‘there’s something funny about the children’ or ‘why have members of a family been left out of the will’,” he said.

Their research uncovers some interesting domestic secrets.

But if you think Lindsay’s life has focused on the dead, you’re wrong. He also has a great grasp of the living. In his lifetime he’s been an electronics technician who worked for the New Zealand Broadcasting service (NZBC) and helped to build the TV studios in Gloucester Street, Christchurch.

He recalls the first video tape recorder arriving in the mid-1960s. It weighed two tonnes, had 2000 radio valves and often didn’t work. He returned home to Ashburton after 10 years, married Elizabeth, took over his dad’s seed cleaning plant and then opened Holland & Holland, a woodwork company, making toys, games and puzzles which he sold throughout the world.

Lindsay’s been a Rotarian, a National Party member, a mountaineer who’s climbed the Himalayas and is curator of the Lynn Museum at the Plains which

displays 12,000 hand tools, woodworking tools and one of the world’s finest collection of treadle operated, ornamental turning lathes.

In his spare time Lindsay’s a collector of rare and valuable books. He possesses a 1699 book on French politics, western writer, Zane Grey’s 1926 account of fishing for marlin in New Zealand waters and Cook’s voyages to New Zealand, published in the 1820s.

“I started with collecting rare books on mountaineering and then extended to historical books,” Now that’s an under-statement. Lindsay has about 3000 books both up and down stairs in the house he’s built.

“I collect things that interest me,” he said.

Those skills extend to Bookarama where he’s the official sorter of thousands of books.

But back to history, Lindsay’s part of a team that’s imaging headstones from 20 cemeteries in Mid Canterbury. It’s a grave undertaking and, with funding from Ashburton District Council, he now has 26,000 images of internments.

“It’s valuable work and we’ve handed them on to the council where people can access them online,” he said.

“We’ve done the bulk of the work with only a few hundred to go.”

But there’ll always be casualties. Some cemeteries have closed, others are overgrown with graves ploughed over and there’ve been some maverick clergy who’ve decided the dearly beloved can’t be buried in consecrated graves.

“I recall a case in Chertsey when a minister refused to bury a suicide victim in consecrated ground so the family crept back at night and buried him alongside the other graves,” Lindsay said.

At 82, Lindsay’s led an active life. He doesn’t intend to slow down and makes a distinction between retiring and what he does.

“I’m still working. The difference is I don’t get paid.”

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, April 30, 2022

FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sports wrap

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calling time on a week of sport

In with a grin ...

Ashburton College’s Ruby Gray is all smiles as she sends one through the net on the opening round of Mid Canterbury Premier netball on Thursday night.

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New head coach

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Girls Got Game

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Blindside

Mid Canterbury’s leading sports writer Matt Markham

Words of wisdom

matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

STARS OF THE WEEK Jason Laking Starting to feel like a broken record, but another big race success for one of the best in the business last weekend. Pure class ride it was too, from start to finish.

Charlotte McKenzie A rising star, without a doubt. Some excellent results across the two local championships last weekend going down on both occasions to perhaps one of the most in-form sportspeople in the country currently. Big things ahead for Charlotte.

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ore than 30 young aspiring rugby players got to learn of the pathways one of the game’s brightest stars took on Thursday when Mid Canterbury Rugby held a Girls Have A Go Day at the Ashburton Domain.

The one-day programme which focused on an introductory level had been a huge success according to MCRFU Women’s Rugby Development

officer, Kirsty Arps.

“We’ve been really happy with the turnout,” she said.

“There are even some new faces here who have never played before which is really encouraging. Today has been about the basics, but we’ve focused a lot on the tackle aspects of the game and preparing them for that.”

As well as skills and drills throughout the day the group were treated to talks

from some notable local names in the game.

Megan Hurley and Madison Trusler-Clark talked about their experiences in the morning while in the afternoon, Blues Super Rugby player, Mel Puckett was on hand to talk about her time in the game.

Puckett is back in Canterbury after the debut season of Super Rugby Aupiki.

TO WATCH THIS WEEKEND 3 THINGS Did you know . . .

Rugby

You’ll need to trek for Country Combined Rugby this weekend with all teams out of town, but there’s also Senior B to whet the appetite. Games on across the region, all afternoon.

Hockey The Mid Canterbury Hockey season officially began last night, but there’s action to sink the teeth into tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday. Div 2 Men tomorrow, Div 1 Women, Monday, Div 1 Men Tuesday.

Speedway Kick off wheels week the right way.

Two days of racing at the Ashburton Speedway Assn featuring all manner of styles of racing. 12pm, $15 adult, $25 for a two-day pass, Under 14 free.

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inter is coming and there’s renewed hope that we might get to see some ice on the Staveley Ice Skating rink this season before they get the refrigeration system underneath that will guarantee hours of fun. That fun will include this week’s did you know, Curling.

- It is believed that the sport of curling was first played in 1541. Using stones on a frozen pond.

- The longest mar-

athon curling match on record lasted 105 hours, six minutes and 51 seconds.

- The sport was officially introduced to the Winter Olympics in 1998 with the Swiss winning the men’s gold medal and Canada winning the Women’s.

- Un i v e r s a l ly the sport is known as ‘The Roaring Game’ due to the noise that stones make as they make their way down the rough ice.

Girls Got Game Everyone involved in getting this off the ground is a star. A really popular and successful programme to help grow girls’ basketball in Mid Canterbury. We’ve got a proud tradition with the sport and with schemes like this it’s set to continue for a long time to come.

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Short and sharp Premier 1: Celtic A 54 Ashburton College A 13, Hampstead A 40 Southern A 11, United 31 Methven 23.

Premier 2: Mt Somers A 25 Methven 17, Hampstead B 30 Ashburton College B 30, Celtic B 29 Allenton A 27.

Premier 3: Ashburton College 10A 33 Hampstead U18 19, Rakaia 56 United B 14, Methven 49 Methven 8.

Gina Woodhouse and Poppy Jemmett square off on Thursday night.

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Celtic open with fun, laughter and success Matt Markham

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etting out on the court and enjoying themselves might be the key focus for Celtic this netball season, but don’t be fooled by the smiles and the laughter – they mean business.

The green machine’s women started their 2022 Mid Canterbury Premier Netball season with real intent on Thursday night when beating Ashburton College A 54-13, joining Hampstead and United as first round victors.

Boasting a new-look squad for the season, Celtic were excellent. But given that many of the new-look faces from last season are returning players from years gone by, it really should have come as no surprise.

They’ve welcomed back some serious experience into the side and coach Angela Leadley said it’s a wonderful opportunity for them to show they’ve still got what it takes.

“We’ve got a lot of mums in the side, and it’s their chance to show they’re not just cooks and cleaners and all that, but actually really good netball players as well,” she said.

“But we’ve adopted the key focus of being able to enjoy ourselves out there and I think it’s going to put us in a good place this year. We’re keen to have fun – but we’re really serious about being very competitive too.”

From the outset on Thursday night, it was apparent that Celtic are the real deal this season. Their ease around the court and awareness of space around them had Ashburton College on the back foot from

Shannon Stockdale looks to feed the circle during her side’s big win to open the season.

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the outset.

“We’re really pleased with how the first game went, like most teams the preseason has been tough, I don’t think we’ve had the whole team at a training yet and for many it was the first time they’d played together. So, to get a win was really encouraging.”

There’s a real balance to the Celtic squad with serious depth across the court.

Anna Holland and Molly Stapleton are a defensive end to fear and their linkage work with a busy midcourt created quick transitions from one end of the court to the other. Rebecca Cochrane slotted into the Mid Canterbury netball life once again with ease and Gina Woodhouse and Steph Polson were fearless inside the circle, linking well to keep the goals flowing throughout the match.

Ashburton College, to their credit, were brave.

The young side couldn’t have actually asked for a much tougher ask first up given the experience of the Celtic side, but they toiled hard throughout the match and showed plenty of promise.

What was encouraging was their willingness to play an enterprising brand of netball.

When they did have the ball, there was no fear of throwing it around a bit and looking to find space for their shooters with Cecillia Vaaeula particularly strong underneath the goalpost, barely missing an attempt at goal all night.

They’ll improve each and every week without a doubt as they come together as a squad and there’s bound to be more than one or two surprise performances

from the young ladies.

Meanwhile, defending champions, Hampstead, began their season on the right note in the middle game of the round with a dominant 40-11 victory over Southern.

With plenty of new faces among their side, the blue and golds took the first half to warm into their work but really stretched out in the second half to extend their lead while keeping Southern at bay at the other end of the court.

And in the late match, United started strong with a good win over Methven – but they were forced to work for it.

United took a six-goal lead at the end of the first quarter which Methven cut back to five by half time. The Methven ladies then put the foot to the floor in the third to draw within one goal heading into the final quarter before United took back control to win the match 31-23.

With games in Premier 1 largely one-sided during the opening round, it was Premier 2 which offered up the close matches – including a draw.

Mt Somers A opened their campaign with a 25-17 win over Methven before Hampstead B and Ashburton College B couldn’t be split in their match which finished at 30-all.

The final match of the night was also tight with Celtic B taking on competition newcomers, Allenton A. Celtic B won the match 29-17, but not without a few frights from the new side who look set to have a real impact this season.

In Premier 3 the other new side this season, Rakaia, made a statement with a 56-14 win over United B while Ashburton College 10A began on the right note with a 33-19 win over Hampstead U18.

The last game of the night saw a Methven battle unfold with Methven Shearmac the victors over their club mates 49-8.

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Momentum key to success Matt Markham Keep the momentum rolling, or risk being left behind.

That’s the approach Mid Canterbury teams will be taking into the third round of the Canterbury Country combined competition this afternoon as they look to consolidate their place within the three pools following a messy start to the season.

With sub union rounds, byes

and two long weekends, it’s hardly felt like the season has begun, but even despite the infancy, every week from here on is vitally important to sides if they harbour desires of playing knockout football in June.

Methven, Southern and Celtic all get a run around today away from Mid Canterbury with Rakaia sitting out this round with the bye.

For defending champions Southern this weekend is as much about continuing to build as it is winning. They trek to Christchurch to play Hornby on the Denton Park Oval after a good win against Ohoka last week.

The match has given the side

Starting line-ups Southern: 1. Mason Briant, 2. Callum Burrell, 3. Bailey Chisnall, 4. Scott Martin, 5.

Eric Duff, 6. Scott Vessey, 7. Hamish Mackenzie, 8. Maukie Otukolo, 9.

Jacob Pairama, 10. James Hastings, 11. Josateki Raratabu, 12. Hugo Monie, 13. Tom Middleton, 14.

Makasiale Kauvanua, 15. Thomas McCormick.

Reserves: Andrew Jackson, Adam Williamson, Logan Bonnington, Angus McKenzie, Jon Dampney, Will Green, Ethan Reith, Jack Leonard, Matthew McAtamaney.

Celtic: 1. Mark Tuapawa, 2.

Connor Mackinnon, 3. Harry Burgess, 4. Mark Tait, 5.

Henry McManus, 6. Nicholas McKain, 7. Shepherd Mhembere, 8 Kaydis

Hona, 9. Devin Coyle, 10.

Nathan McCloy, 11. Raitube Vasurakuta, 12. Isireli Masiwini, 13. Paovale Sofai, 14. Nixon Brown, 15. Kody Stuthridge. Reserves: Keanu Huria, Taualai Tofilau, Ross McKay, Jake O’Grady, Jesse Whitcombe, Jayden Faunge.

Methven: 1. Matt Groom, 2. Ben Bartlett, 3. Osea Baisagale, 4. Matt Stone, 5. Manasa Bari, 6. Josh Harkness, 7. Harry Bonifant, 8. Michael Hennings, 9.

Henry Millar, 10. Tom Reekie, 11. Manasa Vula, 12 Nete Caucau. 13. Kris Wilder, 14. Tait Chisman, 15.

Brenton Connell. Reserves: Andrew Henderson, Mitch Pannett, Isaac Breach, Lewthwaite, Charlie Brown, Kipione Manumua, Hugh Griffiths.

Nete Caucau will be a key player if Methven are to roll Darfield this afternoon. the chance to rest some legs after a month of rugby.

Callum Burrell gets his first start for the season at hooker while other notable changes see James Hastings slot into the No.10 jersey for the game and Thomas McCormick shifting to fullback in place of Matthew McAtamney.

It’s a good balanced side still with some serious experience in the forward pack including Eric Duff and Scott Vessey and form analysts would be predicting a five-point haul for the Southern men against their winless opposition.

It’s perhaps Celtic who have the most to both gain and lose from this weekend’s round.

After dropping their first match against Waihora they ground out a

tough win against Glenmark Cheviot last week to get on the board.

Their pool looks considerably close with a number of teams all vying for play-off spots.

Today it’s a big road trip to Culverden to take on the also winless Hurunui.

Coaches Matt Winter and Danny Hurley have named a very experienced side, particularly in the backline, with captain Nathan McCloy getting his first start for the season in the No.10 jumper.

He’ll have the advantage of strong ball runners outside him all day with Raitube Vasurakuta, Isireli Masiwini and Paovale Sofai likely to be charging onto the ball all day.

Methven are in an interesting position. They’ve played just the

Currie ready for tilt at dual World Championships Matt Markham Braden Currie would still rather do his talking on the racecourse than off it.

The elite multisport athlete has arrived in the Cedar Valley in Iowa, USA for his final training block ahead of the first of two Ironman World Championships for the year and wasn’t going to be pulled into any trash talk ahead of the race in three weeks.

“I’m not a big outspoken MMA fighter,” he told Tri-Rating in an interview.

“I don’t need to trash talk to anyone. I’ll keep my profile relatively low and then put it all down on the racecourse.”

After winning the Port of Tauranga Half Ironman earlier this year and then making a surprise winning appearance in the Coast to Coast it’s been all about training for the World Championships for Currie with the St George race on May 7, and then the big one, at Kona Hawaii later in the

year. And the training has been good, especially here in New Zealand before he departed for overseas.

“I’ve been really lucky actually we’ve had very similar weather to St George. Beautiful days, colder mornings.”

Being able to get back out an compete in a World Championship has spurred Currie on through the training blocks, having not been able to compete in one for a number of years due to Covid.

“It’s cool to have the opportunity to race a World Champs. Obviously, we haven’t had one for a few years now.

So, I’ll be there, it’ll be fun and I’ll be excited to race.

“If I managed a great day and pulled of a win at St George or a podium, I know I would still feel as committed to Kona as ever before. I think of us are treating these world champs as a good warm-up for Kona.”

Currie will square off with some of the best in the world at St George with 44 professional athletes confirmed to take their place on the start line in the men’s race.

The race consists of a 3.8km swim, a 180km bike and then a 42km run to the finish line.

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one game in the competition so far, a win against Woodend in week one, but then had the bye. They’ll head over the Rakaia Gorge today feeling refreshed and ready to take on one of their old foes in Darfield who also beat Woodend by a similar margin.

If Methven can go two-fromtwo they’ll be in a good space early on in the season and have the perfect launch pad from which to propel themselves from.

They welcome back busy winger Tait Chisman this week for his first run of the season in what is an experience and powerful backline. Henry Millar gets the nod to start at halfback in front of forward pack featuring Manasa Bari, Matt Groom, Matt Stone and Michael Hennings.

SPORTS RESULTS ■■ Golf

Mayfield Golf Club

9 Hole, Thursday, April 28 – 3rd Handicap & Putting 1st John Greenslade 54-20-34 15 Putts John Milne 60-19-41 16 Greg Sim Builders No 2: Jill Ludemann Mayfield Transport No 5: Jill Ludemann

Rakaia Golf Club

Ladies Golf, Wednesday, April 27 – Nancy McCormick.

Am winners: Sandra Quinn and Sally Smith, Pm winners: Sandra Quinn and Sally Smith V.Bell Nearest the Pin #8 am: Sally Smith, pm: not struck.

■■ Indoor bowls

Ashburton Indoor Bowls

Colin Gilbert and Heather Dodds claimed success in the first tournament of the year held at the McNally Street stadium on Thursday night.

Fourteen pairs combinations competed in the opening event with Gilbert and Dodds registering four wins and 21 ends from their four games to take out the top spot.

Second, also with four wins, were Jeremy Markham and Joyce Cleghorn.

DRAWS ■■ Hockey

Mid Canterbury Hockey

Braden Currie is in American preparing for the first of two World Championships for the year.

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Division One – Monday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 3.

Division One Women – Monday 6:15pm: Wakanui Black v Wakanui Purple.

7:30pm: Tinwald v Methven.

Division One Men – Tuesday 6:15pm: Wakanui White v Allenton, 7:30pm: Tinwald v Wakanui Black.

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Girls certainly got game

SHORT & SHARP McLeod on the pine Mid Canterbury’s Dallas McLeod will make a rare appearance in the gameday line-up for the Crusaders this weekend when he plays off the bench against the Waratahs tonight. After spending some time out of action with Covid and then facing a fight to get back into the 23, McLeod has worked his way in for the clash tonight which kicks off at 7.05pm New Zealand time.

United at home Mid Canterbury United will be out to keep their home ground a fortress today when they take on Waimak United in the New World Premier League. With a win and two losses next to their name, the Mid Canterbury seniors get a chance to improve that record against Waimak who have won two of their four matches so far. The match kicks off at 2.45pm at the Ashburton Domain. Division One side, Methven are also at home today playing Christchurch United with a 2.30pm kick-off at the Methven Domain.

Young female basketball players have been put through their paces this week.

Matt Markham The future of female basketball in Mid Canterbury appears in good hands.

That’s the summation following a successful two-day Girls Got Game programme at the Oxford Street Stadium this week in which close to 50 young ballers from across the district have taken part.

After an initial pilot programme last year was introduced with

good success as well, Mid Canterbury Basketball was keen to see the repeat in 2022 and after this week’s efforts, it might not be the last time this year either.

Community lead of the North Canterbury, Canterbury and Mid Canterbury catchment for Basketball New Zealand, Tessa Morrison – who is also homegrown in here in Mid Canterbury – said she’d been really impressed with what she’d seen across the two days.

“It’s been a lot of fun and considering everything that’s been going on over the past few months, we’ve got to be happy with the turnout,” she said.

Morrison, who will step onto

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the court later in the year for the Mainland Pouakai side in the new-look national women’s basketball league, spent most of Thursday on the sidelines allowing her band of helpers to run the sessions.

“It’s important that they can run these sorts of events in the future, we’ve got some great girls here who are really keen to give back to the sport and it’s been nice to watch them in action today.”

Focusing more on the fun aspects of training through ball skills and working on spacing out on the court, the sessions ran across both Wednesday and Thursday with three different age

brackets taking part in one-anda-half hour sessions.

Morrison believes that Mid Canterbury’s standing as a good producer of players is set to continue.

“We’ve always been strong when it comes to producing good players, I remember when I was starting out and the girls I looked up to. It’s nice to be on the other side of the fence now and hopefully we can inspire and show there are pathways for the future.”

As well as her Basketball New Zealand duties, Morrison is in full-swing preparing for the now franchised women’s basketball league which begins in late June.

Big hockey clash Mid Canterbury’s Senior Men hockey side face a massive match-up today at Nga Puna Wai when they take on the powerhouse Southern Sluggers outfit in the fifth round of the Division One competition. Mid Canterbury have been excellent in their last few matches, but Southern are yet to taste defeat this season. The Mid Canterbury women’s side will also take on Southern as they hunt their first win of the season. They play at Nga Puna Wai at 1.30pm while the men’s match is at 4.30pm.

The new man behind the Hammers Matt Markham

John Sherratt will take over the head coach role of Mid Canterbury’s Heartland Rugby side this year.

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The new man at the helm of the Mid Canterbury Heartland rugby side knows he’s got some work to do, but he’s looking forward to tackling the challenge head-on this season.

And while John Sherratt might not be a name too familiar with many Mid Canterbury rugby aficionados it’s his hope that in time, he can earn both the understanding and respect of the rugby loving locals.

The current head coach of the Christchurch Division One side in the Canterbury Metro competition, Sherratt was named as head coach of the Mid Canterbury Heartland side this week as part of a completely new look management lineup for the Hammers in 2022.

He’s joined by Pete Manson, who has been in charge of Mid Canterbury A for the past three seasons, Grant Polson who returns to the mix having last been a part of the side back in 2015 and also Jason

Tennant who will take up the role of manager.

“It’s an exciting time for us all, I think,” he said this week.

“We’re coming in with a bit of a fresh, blank piece of paper and looking to go from there.”

Sherratt boasts an expansive coaching history that stretches back almost 30 years.

From school teams to Premier club sides in Canterbury and Dunedin, Sherratt has also coached at a high representative level handling Otago Development and Under 18 as well as head coach of the Canterbury Farah Palmer Cup side and even a stint in Japan as the head coach of the Honda Heat in the Japanese top league.

Following this week’s announcement, Sherratt is looking forward to rolling the sleeves up and getting to work, although he did admit that the wheels had been set in motion already with some work being done behind the scenes.

“I managed to make it out to the Methven and Southern match the other night and I’ve now had the chance to view the footage of the Celtic and Rakaia game from the same time so we’re under way.

“We’ve got a lot of work to do, a

lot of conversations to have, but I’m looking forward to that and just seeing where everything is and setting some plans in place as we move forward.”

With the Hammers the main priority as they look to turn around some indifferent form in recent years, there’s a real desire to foster better relationships across the board between the representative set up down to the club level.

“It starts a lot lower down than just the Heartland level, we’ve got to be looking at the Senior B competition and the Colts as well as we look to build, but getting out and talking to the clubs and building relationships with them is key for us.”

With commitments to the Christchurch Football Club and their division one side, Sherratt won’t be as hands-on early on in the process, but is relying heavily on those around him to help build a knowledge of players and how they are tracking.

He’ll get a close up look at one of Mid Canterbury’s most elite players of the past few years today though with last season’s Heartland captain, Seta Koroitamana set to take the paddock for Linwood against his Christchurch side.

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Mid Canterbury’s horse and dog racing action

Adlam’s overdue some luck Matt Markham Oliver Adlam is due a bit of luck, and there’s a chance it might just come tomorrow.

The young, up and coming horseman has spent the best part of the past week in hospital after suffering a horrific injury while playing rugby for the Celtic Senior B side last Thursday night.

After getting cleaned out in a tackle, Adlam fell awkwardly, and both dislocated his ankle and broke it in two places as well as breaking his leg in the process. That set about a week-long stint in Christchurch Hospital, but after surgery he was finally back home later in the week.

“It’s been a long week for him – but he’s pretty happy to be home and resting up

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day and was run down late to finish fourth.

“He worked really well this morning,” Adlam said.

John Morrison will combine with the horse again today and from a good draw

Tomorrow at Rangiora Raceway

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it’s likely the pair will be looking to trot forward again if the manners come to the party once more.

Before that though, the family’s attention will be on Invercargill today where Simon has his own horse, Wavethebill engaged on a huge day of racing for the Southern region.

The four-year-old has been excellent since joining the Ashburton stable and his last two performances in good fields at Addington should stand him in good stead for today’s assignment.

“You’d like to think it’s a bit of a drop back for him, I don’t pay too much attention to the form – but he’s going well enough. We’ve sent him down there because it’s such a good day of racing.”

Sarah O’Reilly will handle the driving duties of the gelding today in Race 6 on the programme.

That means there’s a lot of Irish about the chances of the Adlam runners this weekend and if anyone needs a little luck of the Irish on their shoulders, it’s them.

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now,” his father, Simon said.

In the early stages of his training career having just had the one horse to the races, Adlam has had to pass on the instructions to his dad this week to ensure that his maiden trotter, Slainte is ready for business at tomorrow’s Rangiora meeting.

“He ‘s been out giving me a few instructions this morning.”

Slainte was purchased by Adlam after showing some promise early on his career when trained by Phil Williamson.

Named after the Irish term for expressing feeling towards one’s companions before drinking, he was far from pleasant.

“When Oliver first got him, he was a lot to handle, but he’s done a great job with him now and he’s really turned the corner.

We’ve done a lot of work up the side of the road with him.”

Tomorrow will be the third start of the campaign for the trotter. He led at Motukarara a fortnight ago and galloped on the home turn when travelling well and then he led again at Ashburton on Anzac Mon-

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Matt Markham’s Rangiora Selections

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Matt Markham’s Wingatui Selections

Race 1: Avaquinella, Stella Creek, Deels Done, Prowler Race 2: Back Hut, Valyrian, Zendora, Eisenhower Race 3: Jessie’s Rock, Poniard, Jimmy Five, Willpower Race 4: Giveherago, Tap N Go, Desert Magic, Darci Vino Race 5: Chous In, Vulture Street, Oceans Aways, Nevets Race 6: Iron Mike, Global Beauty, Qiji Spirit, Tail Lights Race 7: Quavered, Easyrider, Look At Me, Voralto Race 8: Benny Lincoln, Beau Stitch, Rita Hayworth, The Lost Boys BEST BET: Quavered (Race 7) VALUE: Back Hut (Race 2)

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WeeklyWorkout Exercise your grey cells with our weekly sports crossword and quiz

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Phone us on 03 308 5774.

Or call into the bakery at 123 Main South Road, Ashburton.

1. In 2007, a silver All Blacks strip caused controversy against which nation? a) Agrentina b) Scotland c) England 2. The autobiography, The Playing Mantis was written about which sporting star of yesteryear? a) Sean Marks b) Ian Jones c) Jeremy Coney

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3. Jason Wynyard set multiple world records in which sport? a) Wood chopping b) Shearing c) Gumboot throwing 4. Joe Moody was this week ruled out of rugby for the rest of the year with an injury to where? a) His shoulder b) His neck c) His knee 5. Dame Sophie Pascoe is the eldest member of the NZ Swimming team for the Commonwealth Games, how old is she? a) 27 b) 28 c) 29 6. When Mid Canterbury played in the NPC 2nd Division in 2001, who was captain? a) John Ellis b) Jason Gill c) Jason Feutz 7. The Cometz were a team in the National Bank Netball competition, from where? a) Counties Manakau b) Cambridge c) North Harbour 8. Who scored the Warriors second try in their embarassing loss to the Storm on Anzac Monday? a) Reece Walsh b) Wayde Egan c) Josh Curran

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PUBLIC NOTICES

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

Public Meeting

ARE YOU OUR NEXT BOTTLESTORE SUPERSTAR!!!

Come and hear from National Party Leader Christopher Luxon about the challenges New Zealand faces and how National will tackle them.

Friday 6 May, 2.30pm Ashburton Event Centre 211 Willis St, Ashburton 027 534 9251

Christopher Luxon Leader of the Opposition

Authorised by Jacqui Dean, Parliament Buildings, Wgtn.

SITUATIONS VACANT

PUBLIC NOTICES

Ashburton College – Site Redevelopment Stage 2, Allenton, Ashburton

Stock Picker position Permanent Part-time

Mitre 10 MEGA have a vacancy for a stock picker. This role is based in the retail store 4 hours per day, 20 hours per week (the hours could be flexible and agreed by both parties).

Additional hours of work maybe available in the future.

This role involves picking stock for customer orders and stock transfers between our branches.

Requirements for this position: • Excellent communication skills • Be able to work unsupervised • Basic Computer skills • Able to be trained in use of EDA • Be fit and able to lift as some lifting is involved.

If you think you have the skills required for this position, please send your c.v. and covering letter to HR.Ashburton@mitre10.co.nz Applications close on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

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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FOR SALE FIREWOOD for sale: Oregon $200 for 3.6m³. Dry oldman pine $350 for 3.6m³.

Oregon logs for sale, 25 tonne. Phone Shane James Firewood 0276113334.

SMALL bales of pea straw.

Cart your own off the paddock for $6 per bale for a limited time. Ph: 0274399136 VERY dry old man pine firewood for sale.

4 cubic metres. $400 delivered to Ashburton/ Hinds.

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GRAZING required for store lambs, Phone Mitch 0273131320

Special General Meeting of members to be held on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at the club at 10.00am.

A door check of membership cards will be enforced.

Agenda and business on club notice board.

Interim Committee

Ashburton Weather

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

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.

Saturday: Fine. Light winds.

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Sunday: Fine. Northeast breezes.

Monday: Cloudy with scattered light rain.

Northeasterlies.

SUN PROTECTION ALERT PROTECTION REQUIRED

Wear a hat and sunglasses

Data provided by NIWA

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Duties will include: • Basic Inwards Goods duties • Entering stock and other administration duties • Responsible for locating and preparing customer orders for collection • Back up for unloading trucks

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To be successful the applicant will require the following skills: • Excellent customer service skills • Administration skills • Basic computer skills • A current Forklift licence or the ability to get one • Work in a team environment • Show initiative • Be reliable • Physically fit and able to lift If you think you are the person we are looking for, please email your c.v. and covering letter to:

HIRE

FIRE Extinguisher sales and servicing. On farm contractors – trucks/ tractors/balers/combines/ cars/boats/caravans etc.

Phone Mack at Doors and More on 0273960361.

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Canterbury Dried Foods Ltd are looking for a temporary staff member for our afternoon shift for approximately 6-8 weeks.

Hours of work are 2pm – 10pm Monday to Friday for the months of May and June, immediate start.

TRADES, SERVICES LOCKSMITH/Door repairs.

Keys/Locks, sliding and bifold door roller repairs. Mobile service.

Call Nigel at Doors and More. Ph 027 516 7104

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Tuesday, May 3 2022 6.30pm Ashburton Learning Centre 71 Park Street, Ashburton All welcome Enquires Phone 308-5322

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Saturday Mountain weather hazards: None issued.

Fine, areas of morning low cloud. Showers developing in the west in the afternoon.

Wind at 1000m: Light.

Wind at 2000m: Light.

Freezing level: 2600m.

Sunday Mountain weather hazard: Wind.

Showers turning rain in the evening.

Wind at 1000m: NW 50 km/h.

Wind at 2000m: NW developing and rising to gale 65 km/h.

Freezing level: 2800m.

For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit

Does this sound like you? If yes, please email your CV through to ops@ashburtonclub.co.nz

Please contact Lyn on 022 326 0883

MEETINGS, EVENTS

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

Key Attributes: Great customer service Cash handling Positive attitude 18 years and over Do you hold a Duty Manager’s Licence (not essential) Honest & Reliable Fit & Able to be kept on your toes

The position is shift operator working in the factory packaging boxes, there is some lifting involved so good physical fitness is essential.

HR.Ashburton@mitre10.co.nz Applications close on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

Sunday: Fine. Northeast breezes.

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Mitre 10 MEGA has a vacancy for a team member to join their Inwards Goods department. This position is fulltime (40 hours) per week with a Tuesday to Saturday roster.

MENTAL Health Wellness “I promise to listen, care and believe in you.” Call Pete on 0272800889 .Dip Social Work. Dip Life Coaching. RURAL TRADING POST 30 years Tradie Business PEAVINE hay wanted, experience.

Member Phone Mitch 0273131320 :ANZ Coaching Alliance.

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Midnight Saturday

Ashburton Club & MSA are looking for a part-time person to assist in our Super Liquor Bottle Store.

The successful candidate must be able to work weekends and public holidays.

Inwards Goods Team Member

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WANTED GENUINE cash buyer, wanting Falcons, Holdens, Valients or any pre 1990 vehicles suitable for preservation. Phone 021 02914847 or 03 615 7930

Guardian Motoring Call the Guardian for all your classified requirements.

307 7900

For all your classified requirements.

Phone the Guardian 307 7900

Monday: Cloudy with occasional light rain.

Northeasterlies.

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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

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WEEKEND SERVICES

MEDICAL SERVICES

Please respect any COVID-19 restrictions or requirements

HELPLINE SERVICES COMMUNITY SERVICES

WEEKEND 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 MEDICAL SERVICES For all other medical assistance outside after-hours service each weekend. of normal hoursOFplease phone your Pharmacies services please phone Methven IN EVENT AN EMERGENCY general practice team, 24/7, to speak Medical Centre on 302 8105 or PHONE 111.

Countdown RakaiaPharmacy, Medical Centre on 303 5002 with a health professional who will give Wises DUTY DOCTORS for detailsEast on how to access the Street, will be open you free health advice on what to do or Complex, after-hours service each weekend.

9am - 1pm Saturday, from 10am where go ifmedical you need urgent care.

For all to other assistance outside from 1pm Sunday. of normal hours please phone your Pharmacies If you don’t have ateam, regular general general practice 24/7, to speak Pharmacy, Countdown with a health professional practice, call any GP teamwho 24/7will forgive free Wises Ashburton Rest Homes Complex, East Street, will be open you free health advice on what to do or telephone health advice.

Please contact for hours. from 9am - 1pmdirectly Saturday, from 10am where to go if you need urgent care.

Please bring your Community Services 1pm Sunday.

If you don’t have a regular general Emergency dentist Card.

All call non-New Zealanders practice, any GP team 24/7should for free Ashburton Rest Homes bring their health passport with them, New If you do not have or cannot contact telephone advice.

Please contact directly for hours.

Zealanders should bring some form Please bring your Community Services your regular dentist, please phone 027 dentist of ID. All non-New Zealanders should Emergency 683 0679 for the name of the rostered Card. bring their passport with them, New Ifweekend you do not haveinor cannot contact dentist Christchurch.

Hours Methvenshould & Rakaia areas Zealanders bring some form your dentist, please phoneand 027 9am regular - 5pm, Saturdays, Sundays of ID. 683 0679 for the name of the rostered public holidays.

For weekend and emergency weekend dentist in Christchurch. Hours IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE 111.

Methven & Rakaia areas For weekend and emergency

9am - 5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Healthline is a free health advice service.

Art Gallery

Healthline is a free health advice service.

Art Gallery

It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133.

Please COVID-19 restrictions or requirements The toll-free number to call isrespect 0800 611 116. any Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Healthline is staffed by registered nurses who Ashburton Museum are trained to assess health problems and offer 327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890.

HELPLINE SERVICES COMMUNITY SERVICES advice over the phone. The service is free and Open daily: 10am – 4pm. confidential.

It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Alcoholics Anonymous The toll-free number to call is 0800 611 116.

Healthline is staffed by registered nurses who Call 0800 AAto WORKS (0800problems 229 6757)and offer are trained assess health or visit over www.aa.org.nz more information. advice the phone.for The service is free and confidential.

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

Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) or visit Care www.aa.org.nz for more Safe - 24hr Rape andinformation.

Sexual Assault

Crisis Support.

Phone 03 free 364 8791 Mental Health - Call on 0800 222 955. Ask for the Crisis Team.

Victims Support Group

Safe Care - 24hr Rape and Sexual Assault

24hr - Support.

FreephonePhone 0800 03 VICTIM (0800 842 Crisis 364 8791 846).

Victims Group Direct dials Support to a volunteer.

24hr - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am 846).

-Direct 2pm, dials outside these hours leave a message. to aofvolunteer.

Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am Alcohol Drug Help Line - 2pm, outside of these hours leave a message.

Call us free Drug on (0800Help 787 797).

Alcohol Line Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days.

Call us free on (0800 787 797).

Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days.

Ashburton Library 327 West Street,Public Ashburton, phone 308 1133.

Open daily: 10amPh – 4pm.

Havelock Street.

308 7192. Saturday: 10am - 1pm.

Sunday: 1pm - 4pm.

Ashburton Museum

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890.

EA Networks Centre - Pools Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

20 River Terrace - phone 03 308 4020. WEEKEND HOURS: Sat and Sun 7am - 7pm. Public Ashburton holidays 10am - Public 5pm. Library Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. Saturday: 10am - 1pm.

Sunday: 1pm - 4pm.

Information Centre

Methven - SaturdayCentre and public- holidays EA Networks Pools 10am until 2.30pm. Phone 302 8955 or isite@

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

Information Centre

ANIMAL SERVICES

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

Dog, Stock & Noise Control

Ashburton District Council 03 307 7700 - 24hr service.

ANIMAL SERVICES

Animal Welfare Centre Dog, Stock & Noise Control

All enquiriesDistrict - phone 308 4432 or 027 Ashburton Council 03 307 77003329286.

- 24hr service.

Animal Welfare Centre Veterinarians

All enquiries - phone 308 4432 or 027 3329286.

WEEKEND EMERGENCIES Veterinarians Please call your usual vet to be transferred to the emergency vet.

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Your opportunity to tell Mid Canterbury of your next event or meeting

How to send family notices

Daily Events is a FREE DAILY LISTING of MID CANTERBURY EVENTS to be held in the immediate future by non-commercial organisations. To arrange for events to be published in Daily Events, clip this form, fill in the applicable details and hand in to our LEVEL 3 office on Burnett Street or post to: Ashburton Guardian, P.O. Box 77, Ashburton 7740, 5 (five) working days prior to the first publication.

CONDITIONS: 1. Telephoned information NOT accepted.

2. Forms MUST be signed by an authorised representative of the organisation concerned.

3. A separate form MUST be submitted for each future event and may be lodged with the Guardian as far in advance as desired. For example: A club which meets monthly may submit, say, 12 separate forms simultaneously – one pertaining to each meeting scheduled over the following 12 months.

4. The organisation acknowledges that no responsibility for errors or omissions will be accepted by the Guardian Company.

Family notices are important to everyone and among the

most well-read aspects of our

newspaper. If you would like a

family notice published, be that for a death, a memorial, or an acknowledgment, then please note the following: Email all notices (not just for deaths) to: deathnotices@ theguardian.co.nz Information required: Please provide your full name and phone contact details.

DEATHS

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BATHGATE, Alastair Kimball Thomas (Rev. Kim) – On 26 April, 2022, peacefully, at Wesley Care, Christchurch, aged 91 years.

Cherished husband of Lola for 59 years. Much loved father, father-in-law and grandfather of: Karin, Chloe, Izzie, Ollie; Michael and Jo, Caitlin, Meg; Sara and Jonathan, Abi, Becky; Adrian and Karen, Emily, Rachel, Angus. Loved uncle and great-uncle. Special thanks to the staff at Wesley Care for their love and care for Kim and his family.

Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Kim Bathgate, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, and in memory of Kim, donations to Forest & Bird would be appreciated via www.forestandbird.org.nz/. A livestream of the service will be available at lambandhayward.co.nz/obitu aries by clicking on the link in Kim’s obituary. A Celebration of Kim’s life will be held in Knox Presbyterian Church, 28 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch, on Monday, May 2 at 1.30pm, private cremation thereafter.

FECHNEY, John Laurence – On April 28, 2022. John passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with Leukaemia, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Brenda, much loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Hannah, Ryan, and Simon and Daria. Loved special Grandad to Ben and Ella, and Riley and Emilie. The family would like to thank all of the staff of Ward 6B Waipapa, and the District nursing team for the wonderful care they provided. Messages to the Fechney family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for John will be held at the Ashburton MSA, Havelock Street, on Wednesday May 4, commencing at 2pm, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton.

HIGHT, Lillias Margaret – Passed away peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on April 27, 2022, aged 92 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Ernest Hight and loved mother and mother-in-law of Isabel (Sydney), Allan and Elena (Isle of Man), Ian and Sally (Auckland) and Kathy (Adelaide) and grandmother of Maddie, Gabby, Georgi, Jian, Samuel and Jackson.

The family expresses its gratitude to the staff at Rosebank Lifecare for the exceptional care and compassion shown to our mother. Messages to the Hight family PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance, Ashburton, would be appreciated and can be made on line at bit.ly/lmhight2704.

A celebration of Lillias life will be held at Our Chapel, corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, May 6, 2022, commencing at 2pm followed by an interment at Ashburton Cemetery, open to all.

INGLIS, Lynda Suzanne – On April 26, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital; aged 65 years. Dearly loved partner of Graeme. A much loved mother and mother-inlaw of Sam and Minna; Tessa and Toby. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Ivan and Sue, Jeanette and Wayne, Alister, Beverley and Michael and Polly, Ian and Christine, and Brian and Margaret. The family wish to acknowledge the tender care extended to Lynda by the staff at Christchurch Hospital Clinical Assessment Ward. Messages to the Inglis family, c/o PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443.

A Funeral Service for Lynda will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, on Tuesday, May 3, at 2pm.

PENDER, Kathleen Theresa – With deep sadness we advise that our much-loved Kath passed away peacefully with Lois by her side at Tauranga Hospital on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, after a long and brave journey. Dearly loved partner and soulmate of Lois for the past 45 years. Loved daughter of the late Mabel and Jack Pender, loved sister of Margaret, Ellen, Michael (RIP) and sister-inlaw Janne, Frank (RIP) and sister-in-law Paula. Much adored Aunty to her nieces, nephews, extended family and friend to many.

Forever in our hearts Messages: for Lois Houston – 39 Westminster Drive, Bethlehem, Tauranga 3110.

Messages: for the Pender family – 58 Waterford Avenue, Northwood, CHCH 8051. In accordance with Kath’s wishes a private family celebration will be held.

WILSON, Margaret Joy (Joy) – On April 28, 2022, peacefully at home, Ashburton, after a long illness. Aged 82 years.

Dearly loved wife of Don Wilson and the late Dallas Rountree. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Nic, Rose and John Winter, Melinda and Jim Lattimore, Nic and John Zijlstra, and Lea and Aaron Moates. Loving Grandma of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Messages to the late Joy Wilson family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.

A celebration of Joy’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on THURSDAY, May 5, commencing at 2pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

INGLIS, Lynda (nee Burrowes) – On April 26, 2022. Passed away surrounded by family.

Dearly loved daughter of the late Nan & Jim Burrowes, sister of the late Ivan & Sue, Jeanette & Wayne, Alister, Helen, Polly and the late Gigi, Beverly & Michael and much loved aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Lynda, you will always be with us in PROTOS, Katerina – our hearts.

On April 26, 2022, peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, with her DEATHS 2 children George, and Pelayia (Paletza) by her side, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Kosta, and mother and mother-inlaw of George and partner Su, and Paletza and Canterbury owned, Brendon Hurley. Messages locally operated to the Protos family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Patersons service to celebrate Funeral Services Katerina’s life will be held at Greek Orthodox Church, and Ashburton the 58 Malvern Street, Crematorium Ltd Christchurch on TUESDAY May 3, commencing at Office and Chapel 10.30am, followed by Corner East & Cox interment at the Ashburton Streets, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery at 1.30pm.

WILSON, Ritchie Thomas (Dick) – 19-5-1932 – 28-4-2022, passed away at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, surrounded by family.

Loving husband of the late Dorothy Wilson. Loving father and father-in-law of Sandra Wilson and Steve Olsen, Carolyn and Stuart Walkham, Tania and Richard McGee, and Edward and Teresa Wilson.

Dearest loving Poppa to his grandchildren and partners and great-grandchildren.

Son of the late Alice and Ralph Wilson. Brother of Rayna, the late Noeline, and Gwenda. Messages to 5 Nicolson Street, Ashburton 7700. A graveside service for Dick will be held at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery, on MONDAY, May 2, commencing at 11.30am.

RIP – Always loved, never forgotten

GRANT, Donald Graham – May 5, 1950 – April 25, 2022, as a result of a tragic accident on Anzac Day. Devoted husband and Guardian soulmate to Judi. Loved, admired and respected father and father-in-law to Cathrine and the late SITUATIONS VACANT Hayden Baker (Christchurch), Sarah and Andrew Carr (Mayfield), the late Virginia Grant, Louise and Daniel Bowie (Makuri).

Adored and cherished Grumps to Angus, Isabella, Maxwell, Ella, Tom, Olivia, Lucia, George, and Lucy.

Son of the late Ian and Eleanor Grant, loved brother to Alan, Murray and Robyn.

Master of Toss and the late Zeke. Messages to the Grant family, PO Box 472, Are you our next H&S Administrator extraordinaire? We are seeking a Ashburton 7740. In lieu of passionate Health and Safety Administrator to work alongside both our Farming flowers, donations to the and Freight teams.

Westpac Helicopters would be appreciated and may be made online at Reporting to the Compliance & H&S Coordinator you will be responsible for bit.ly/dggrant2504.

A ensuring compliance is met in Health and Safety, for both the Farming and celebration of Don’s life will Freight teams. This role will see your time divided between the two teams be held at the Hotel where your primary focus will be influencing and engaging the teams to Ashburton, Racecourse demonstrate safe work practices and ensuring all administrative compliance Road, on THURSDAY, May requirements are being met.

5, commencing at 11am, followed by private cremation The successful candidate will have: at the Ashburton Crematorium.

• Previous experience in a Health and Safety or similar role.

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HYDES Phyllis Eileen,– On April 29, 2022, peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 89 years. Much loved mother and mother in law of Mick and Sanae, Alison and Alan Jackson, and Vicki and John Blair.

Adored Nana of Shannon and Alysha, Corey and Solero; Emma and Justin, Nick and Aaron, John and Anna; Trent and Denise, Sophie, Charlie and Alex, and their families. Messages to the Hydes family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Phyl’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday May 3rd, commencing at 2,00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Academy Funeral Services.

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• 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 .

• Highly motivated with exceptional communication and time management skills.

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• Thoroughness and accuracy when collecting and entering data.

• 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 In return we can offer: • A challenging but rewarding work environment.

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• Opportunity for individual growth.

• Competitive starting remuneration rates depending on experience.

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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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