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Ashburton nurses forced to work sick - ‘We need to Adam Burns

Adam Burns***LDR LOGO*** ***POSSIBLE POINTER TO LETTER*** Upset Ashburton nurses have admitted coming to work sick to make ends meet, putting patients at risk in the process. Ashburton Hospital nurse Tessa McIntosh has hit out at health leaders, describing employment con-

cisions. “Working part time and having young children, I have often used all five of my sick days to care for my family, leaving none available for when I myself am sick,” she said. She said she had opted to come to work sick in the past just to make ends meet. “I either go to work sick or take leave without pay. “Having sick nurses at work endangers our vulnerable patients but we also need to pay our bills. McIntosh added that she had fought for better access of discretionary sick leave in the past and had involved the nurses’ union.

sick nurses at work endangers “ Having our vulnerable patients, but we also need to pay our bills.

ditions for the strained profession as woefully inadequate and in the “midst of a crisis’’. It follows threats of legal action by the district health boards (DHB) after collapsed pay negotiations sparked further rounds of planned strikes by nurses and health care workers. Tens of thousands of nurses will walk off the job in seven days for an eight-hour period. McIntosh has been at the hospital for 17 years but working part time, which had afforded her a total of five sick days annually that had forced her to make some tough de-

Easier access to discretionary leave entitlements was part of the DHBs offer to the New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation, but McIntosh said there was no faith in health leaders to follow through on this front. Midwives have also walked off the job this week as part of rolling strikes that began on Monday, in-

Longtime nurse Tessa McIntosh says she come to work whilst sick to make ends meet.

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Re-election plans not yet a focus for current mayor Your say

Adam Burns Ashburton mayor Neil Brown says he “hasn’t put much thought’’ into whether he’ll seek re-election at next year’s local Government elections. Brown is a first-term mayor and would probably be well positioned if he was to stand again after no existing councillors signalled their desire for the top job. The mayor, who earned much kudos for the community leadership he displayed through the devastating May floods, said he was likely to make a decision on a possible second term bid over the next six months. Local body elections were expected to be held on October 8, 2022. “I haven’t put much thought into it, there have been other things on my mind,” Brown said. “I’m enjoying the job and it has its challenges, which are good.” If most of the elected members were ambivalent about retaining their seat in chambers, then it was more clear-cut when it came to

Tell us who you would like to see stand for Ashburton Mayor at next year’s local body elections and why? Are you happy with the performance of your councillors? Email: editor@ theguardian.co.nz Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown said he would confirm whether he would stand at next year’s local government elections “early next year”. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

the prospect of dethroning their leader. Ashburton ward councillors Carolyn Cameron, John Falloon and Diane Rawlinson were not interested in becoming mayor. “I think you can make positive change as a councillor and I don’t think you have to be mayor to do that,” Cameron said. Fellow urban ward councillor Leen Braam, who did challenge for the mayoralty in 2019 along-

side Brown, Donna Favel and Tony Todd, backed a second term for the incumbent. “He’s doing a darn good job,” he said. Former two-term mayor and current councillor Angus McKay also said he would not be pursuing a return to the mayoralty trenches. “I’m enjoying the cut and thrust of decision making and having the residents and constituents in mind as to what is best for them,”

said McKay, who was Ashburton mayor from 2010-2016. Deputy mayor Liz McMillan told the Guardian last week that she had not given much consideration to a possible step up, while Stuart Wilson, who has served four terms, said he believed the district was being well served by mayor Brown and council chief executive Hamish Riach.

Government tells councils they don’t have to consult on water reforms Adam Burns The Government has told local councils that it does not need to consult the community on proposed water reforms. However, Ashburton district mayor Neil Brown says it plans to open it up to the public, but was unsure how the process would look. Plans on the impending water reforms, where the Government plans to inherit the management

of water infrastructure off local councils, continue to be shrouded in uncertainty as Ashburton’s community leaders crunch the numbers. September 30 is the cut-off date for local councils to decide as to whether they want to opt in to the Three Waters scheme and time was running out for leaders to digest the detail of the biggest shake-up of water and sewage infrastructure seen in generations. “Not much more has happened apart from the fact that we’ve got less than eight weeks to chew over that information and give feedback back to government,” Brown said.

When asked on timeframes around public consultation on Three Waters, Brown said there was no obligation based off advice from the Department of Internal Affairs to seek the views of the community. “The papers we’ve had says we don’t have to,” he said. “That doesn’t mean we don’t consult, but that we don’t have to consult.” However, Brown said council would look to find a way to engage the views of the community. “We need to take the community with us,” he said. “We’ll see what sort of consultation and information sharing

we will do.” A report that came out of the department suggested that the average household water bill in Ashburton could reach $9000 by 2051 without reform, compared to $1640 if council opted in. “We need to get the understanding of why are those two figures so different and after that we can feed back our questions and concerns,” Brown said. A council workshop on the reforms was expected to be held next week. Neighboring councils have indicated canvassing the views of their respective ratepayers with the Westland district set to turn to a referendum.

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Bridge closure

The repair works on the Ashburton River Bridge have been brought forward an hour with the bridge to now be closed from 9pm on Sunday night until 5am Monday morning, with a signposted detour route for overnight travellers. One of the bridge’s piers settled slightly in the high rainfall flood and bankto-bank river flows at the end of May/ early June and on Sunday the deck will be jacked back up to level. The upstream footbridge is permanently closed at present and during the repairs there will be no pedestrian access available on the downstream side either.

Flood donation Agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank New Zealand has donated $50,000 to the Federated Farmers Adverse Events Trust to support farmers impacted by the wide-spread flooding which hit the Canterbury region in late May. Rabobank South Island regional manager Micheal Dunn said the funding had recently been transferred to the trust and would assist with the recovery of farming businesses, wellbeing support for those affected by flooding, and specialist technical advice.

New toilets New public unisex toilets at Wakanui Beach and Bowyers Stream are now operational. The Wakanui Beach toilet replaced an old long-drop loo and the old Bowyers Stream toilet wasn’t coping with increasing numbers of users. The two new toilet units cost a combined $149,000. Both are a dry vault system, which operates like a composting toilet and will only need to be emptied every few years. The toilets are not designed to take camper van waste or caravan cassettes. The Bowyers Stream toilet has had battens and boards added so it resembles a back country hut. The Wakanui Beach toilet is at the same site as the old toilet, which was demolished.

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“We nurses are putting our own health and wellbeing at risk constantly as we care for our communities.”

Ashburton registered nurse Tessa McIntosh standing up for her colleagues: “The stress of working in a life and death environment without the required resources is massive.’’

Nursing system in ‘crisis’

Experienced local nurse pleads for industry help By Tessa McIntosh

have been a nurse at Ashburton hospital for 17 years. I and my colleagues have been fighting for safe staffing for nearly as long. In those 17 years, we have had one good pay rise. Most other years, we have had offers, which don’t keep up with inflation. Pay and staffing are inextricably linked. Without pay that reflects our level of education, knowledge, experience and responsibility, we cannot hope to attract nurses to the many vacant positions within district health boards. This is not a new issue. There have been warnings of the impending nursing shortage crisis for many years, which have been ignored by successive governments. We are now very much in that crisis. I can only say that we are extremely lucky to have kept Covid mostly out of the community as there would have been no way our health system could have coped with a widespread outbreak. The stress of working in a life and death environment without the required resources is massive. Our base staffing has recently

been proven to be inadequate under Care Capacity Demand Management, which is a tool and process that help DHBs better match the capacity to care with patient demand. Yet, we are often staffed below this (unsafe) level. This isn’t sustainable and we have recently lost experienced staff members due to the pressure of working in an unsafe environment.

am exposed not only to the stress and moral injury (burnout) of working short staffed in a life and death environment, but also to multiple infectious diseases, aggressive and sometimes violent and/or drunk/drug-fuelled patients and visitors, as well as the general physicality of our work. What we are being offered is 10 days (not pro rata) as per the new sick leave law that has just

can only say that we are extremely “ Ilucky to have kept Covid mostly out of the community as there would have been no way our health system could have coped with a widespread outbreak

That’s unsafe for both staff and patients and we are constantly working overtime and extra shifts to plug the gaps. Adequate sick leave is the other important issue for me. We currently get 10 days pro rata with the ability to apply for further discretionary leave. For me, working part time, this means I have five sick days available per year. This is woefully inadequate when in my role I

come into effect, plus easier access to five discretionary days. This is simply not adequate and most nurses do not trust management to allow access to those discretionary days. In my own personal experience of working part time and having young children, I have often used all my five sick days to care for my family, leaving none available for when I am sick myself. I either go to work sick or

take leave without pay. Having sick nurses at work endangers our vulnerable patients, but we also need to pay our bills. Discretionary sick leave is difficult to access currently. I’ve had to fight for it in the past with union involvement. I contracted swine flu from a patient, who coughed in my face at the initial triage assessment before I had a chance to put infection control measures in place and became very ill. I had used all my five sick leave days caring for my mum during cancer treatments. I returned to work after two weeks, still weak and tired, but not infectious, as I couldn’t afford to take anymore leave without pay. I was eventually successful in having discretionary leave back paid after union involvement. I don’t trust the DHBs to make accessing these five “extra’’ days easier. They also won’t accumulate, meaning they can’t be held over to another year to use for things like surgery. I have known nurses to hold off on necessary surgeries for years until they have banked enough sick leave to enable them to take the required time off post-operations. We need at least the same sick

Nursing crisis Do you sympathise with what nurse Tessa McIntosh has to say? What should be done to improve the situation for nurses up and down the country? Share your good news stories about nurses who have helped you or a family member out above and beyond the call of duty. Email: editor@ theguardian.co.nz leave entitlement as doctors. We nurses are putting our own health and well-being at risk constantly as we care for our communities. All we ask is that the DHBs take care of us, so that we can safely care for you and your whanau. Nga mihi, Tessa McIntosh, registered nurse

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Call me Malcysaurus Rex Malcolm Hopwood I’m a dinosaur. I’ve joined a dying breed and, for the past six months, I’ve worn a suit. Remember them? They used to stride New Zealand cities, especially Wellington, the home of the three-piece with shirt and tie. Stuffy Government servants, MPs and business magnates would shuffle along Lambton Quay in the face of a howling northerly. Wellington is the second windiest city in the world. The windiest blew away. But now Farrys has joined Munns Menswear and put their wool polyesters into mothballs. They can’t make a buck. You’ll only find a suit at a funeral, mostly on the deceased. I blame Covid-19.

Your suit say Do you think the day of the three-piece suit, shirt and tie are now gone? Are you happy with a change in business dress fashion standards where suits are not as common or as popular? Email: editor@ theguardian.co.nz East Street and smile at every male who’s not wearing a Pierre Cardin. And then I’m going to end the crusade. There’s a reason. Suits don’t keep you warm in snow, four degrees of frost. Cotton shirts don’t keep out the cold and

suits were on life support prior “ Merino to March 2020 but then we all went

into exile. You don’t wear a pocket handkerchief with singlet and track pants at home.

Merino suits were on life support prior to March 2020 but then we all went into exile. You don’t wear a pocket handkerchief with singlet and track pants at home. British fashion house Hardy Amies became Ilam Hardy. We may have returned to normal, but our clothes have stayed in Level 4. Serious trendy garments were sent to Saint Vinnys’ charity shops. Women have embraced freedom and fashion, but their blokes have chosen gummies over gaberdine. So I’m trying to change things in Ashburton. I’m on a one-man protest. I was thinking of holding a rally of suit wearers, but I couldn’t find a telephone booth where we could meet. For the month of August, I’m going to stride up and down

ties are no longer chest warmers. I’ve also had a problem with the top button. It’s hard to do up with arthritic fingers over a turkey neck. There’s an expression “mutton dressed up as lamb” but, as you get older, it’s easy to be offal dressed up as mutton. From September, I’ll embrace warm casual. I’ll be like everyone else. Smart in a sweater, tidy in a tank top, anonymous as an ostrich. The suits will go back in the wardrobe waiting for museum day at The Plains, the opening of parliament or a walk-on role in a period movie. But, just once in a while, I’ll brave Baring Square in my Sunday best and remember the days when you wore a three-piece double breaster, tight under the armpits, with fob watch, button fly, top hat and looking stupid.

Walk this way Five thousand reasons to be happy. Mount Somers Walkways Society’s Charles Ross (left) was delighted at the very big cheque presentation of $5000 from Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains president Bob Girvan. Ross spoke at the Rotary club’s meeting about his passion for tramping and his involvement with the Mount Somers Walkways Society. The $5000 donation would be used to assist with further development for the Mount Somers Walkways. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Suiting up. Malcolm Hopwood looking his sharpest.

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Special effects bring Ashburton Domain to life Ashburton Glow in the Park will feature a trail of light installations starting from the centre of the Ashburton Domain in a three-night show to celebrate EA Networks’ 100 years of connecting Mid Canterbury.

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The show is free and opening night begins with fireworks at 6 pm on Friday 27 August. On Saturday 28 August and Sunday 29 August, the show will run from 5.30 pm until 9.30 pm.

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A powerful storm sequence will be among the light installations at Ashburton Glow in the Park later this month. The special effect lights will be played out on a towering Cedar tree in the Ashburton Domain and visitors will be able to watch as the tree transitions through a simulated “storm” including thunder, lightning and snow.

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“EA Networks as a co-operative has played a big role in the development of our district and in the last 20 years has built up the network to deliver electricity to our productive farmers and internet to all.”

People who wear white can have extra fun in the UV light area and there will also be activities using special effect lighting.

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Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown said the glow show was a fitting and spectacular way to mark EA Networks’ 100th year in business.

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Bringing the community together It’s great to see the interest being generated by Ashburton Glow in the Park, an event that will well and truly light up the Ashburton Domain later this month (27 to 29 August). Council is partnering with EA Networks for this show, to help them celebrate 100 years of business. It’s a wonderful milestone for Ashburton’s community-owned electricity network, and we are very pleased to help them acknowledge the achievement in such a public and easily accessed way. The lighting event spectacle is a first for Ashburton and we hope you can visit on any one of the three nights it is running. Council has several major events this year, all aimed at involving the

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community we serve. The ANZ Business of the Year is underway at the moment, with entries being encouraged. We know things have been challenging on the business front but this is a chance to acknowledge we have had some success too. More than 50 people came along to a networking event to officially launch the awards and that has resulted in entries to help the event gather momentum. Entries must be received by 5 pm on 30 November and winners will be revealed at a gala evening on February 18 next year. Look out for voting codes as well, for those in the People’s Choice retailer of the year award. Council is also busy finalising the details for the Bite Nite Cultural Fest, on 25 September. This is a family-

friendly event, with fantastic food, a variety of entertainment and sports to try, like handball or fast-five netball. There’s also plenty of planning going into the Nights of the Lights festival in the lead-up to Christmas. That festival will also be the ideal chance to celebrate the end of the two-year CBD revitalisation project and usher in a traditionally busy time for retailers and those in the hospitality trade. Community events are vital for Council and an important aspect of our work outside providing essential services.

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Rain gardens clean up stormwater in CBD Special rain gardens in Ashburton’s new CBD have been environmentally designed to soak up and filter stormwater. Rain run-off from roads typically includes contaminants like fuels, oil, grease, brake and tyre residues but these will be filtered out by the rain gardens before the water goes into Council’s stormwater network. The hard work is done in the deep layer of soil and sand that sits under the plants. Size and placement of the gardens depends on stormwater captured in the surrounding area. Infrastructure Services Group Manager Neil McCann said the rain gardens needed to be large enough to cope with high rainfall events. “They proved their worth in the big rain event at the end of May. There was no flooding in the CBD,” he said. Some of the smaller garden beds are just for colour and to improve the aesthetics. All the new gardens will eventually become the responsibility of Council to maintain. The $15 million two-year CBD project is on track for a finish in late November, with work about 80 per cent complete.

Speed signs and road markings will be added once physical work is complete, and pedestrian crossings will have their pale strips painted white to make them more visible. Paving work at the intersection of Moore Street and East Street is on schedule to

finish by 23 August and Moore Street will re-open fully to traffic and pedestrians. Mr McCann said there had been a lot of interest in the work and a list of frequentlyasked questions and answers had been posted on Council's projects webpage.

PUBLIC NOTICE

PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE

Ashburton District Council gives public notice of a proposal to temporarily close roads to ordinary vehicle traffic to enable the holding of a community event – Ashburton Car Club ‘Winslow Willowby Road Standing Quarter Mile Sprint’. Road proposed to be closed: • WINSLOW WILLOWBY ROAD, from the Longbeach Road intersection to approximately 500m from the intersection with State Highway 1 Period of Closure: From 9.00am until 5.00pm on Saturday, 11 September 2021. Detours will be available on adjacent roads and these will be signposted. This proposed closure is made under the Local Government Act 1974 - Schedule 10 (11 (e)) and will be considered at the Council meeting on 18 August 2021. Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge notice of their objection and the grounds for their objection in writing by post or email to the Council, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton by 4.00PM, Friday 13 August 2021. NEIL McCANN Group Manager Infrastructure Services

Council to review and RECOVERY improve 12 intersections UPDATE

The New Zealand Parliamentary rugby team will take on a Fonterra Good Together team at the Ashburton Showgrounds on Sunday in a match to show support for floodaffected farmers. Gates will open at 11.30 am, ahead of kick off at 12.30 pm. Scott “Razor” Robertson will coach the Fonterra team, while the Parliamentary team will contain Members of Parliament and others connected to the Beehive. The Parliamentary team celebrated its 25th anniversary last year and travels all around the country to take part in fundraising fixtures. Former All Blacks are expected to feature in both sides. It’s a great chance for some family fun. Council’s Flood Recovery team returns to normal duties at the end of this week, though Council will continue to advocate and represent the district on recovery matters. Information for those affected by the end of May floods remains available on Council’s website ashburtondc.govt.nz.

Ashburton District Council will be reviewing 12 intersections this financial year having recently received an analysis of crash data information recorded over the past few years. Eight rural and four urban intersections make up the list and their level of risk has been based on injury crash data over the past five years. Four intersections have been ranked medium risk, including the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Oak Grove near Ashburton Hospital. The other three with medium risk are rural: Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road/Boyds Road/ Symes Road, Fairfield Road/Singletree Road, and Braemar Road/Thompsons Track. A site audit will be conducted by roading engineers at all 12 intersections and if required, improvements will be undertaken.

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Minor issues will be fixed by Council’s roading maintenance contractor. Bigger issues, like a new traffic island or seal widening, will become the subject of a project report and may result in a submission for funding. Other intersections found to be at medium-low risk included: Urban: Tancred Street/William Street, Bridge Street/Princes Street, and Cross Street/Elizabeth Street. Rural: Back Track/Barkers Road, Boltons Road/Cracroft Maronan Road, Maronan Valetta Road/Tinwald Westerfield Mayfield Road, Milton Road South/Wakanui Road, and Grahams Road/Grove Farm Road. Signage and pavement markings for intersections along Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road are also programmed for improvement this financial year. Improvements include changing some give way intersections to stop, and installing additional permanent warning signs.

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ew Zealand’s Nurses’ Organisation may not be on life support just yet, but it feels like they’re pretty close to it. Horror stories from experienced nurses, who say they’re overworked, underpaid and leaving the profession in large numbers, are common and alarming. And it’s not just in New Zealand. There’s a huge demand for nurses in the developed world and industry staffing shortages are placing numerous countries’ healthcare systems under increased strain, especially as they try to fend off the dreaded pandemic and overcrowding in hospital wards and makeshift clinics across the globe. It’s certainly no different in New Zealand, including right on our Ashburton doorstep. That’s been pretty clear in the past few

Daryl Holden days where Ashburton woman Stacey Cunningham gave a warts and all account in support of stretched nurses from her recent stay in Christchurch Hospital. “I was vomiting a bit on my last night,’’ Cunningham said. “But I didn’t want to bother them because there were bells going off and there’s only one nurse to eight people.’’ Read that last bit again because that’s the crux of the problem. One Nurse. To eight patients. Holy heck. That’s just crazy and dangerous. No nurse should be expected

to cope with that. Not even Florence Nightingale, the founder of nursing also known as the “lady of the lamp’’ because she carried a lamp when she walked the wards of hospitals every night to check on patients. Cunningham’s deeply concerning Christchurch account wasn’t a one-off and it was followed today by courageous Ashburton registered nurse Tessa McIntosh, who bravely spoke up and told it like it is. On page 4, she used the word crisis when talking about the challenges the industry faced to fill nursing vacancies and to attract newcomers. That nursing shortage, she pointed out, had “been ignored by successive Governments’’ and that patients’ safety also ran the risk of being compromised. And McIntosh, of course,

is dead right. For years, we’ve heard that nurses have been overloaded and overworked. The widening nurse-to-patient ratio continues to have telling consequences on service delivery. Ideally, it’s been suggested that a nurse should be attending to just six patients in a general ward, four in a paediatric ward or one in an intensive care unit. But in third world countries, much less developed than New Zealand, you might find a nurse tending to twice or even three times that number. How can that be good or safe for anyone, especially the patient? So, not surprisingly, New Zealand’s 30,000 nurses are poised to walk off the job again in what really is a show of defiance of Jacinda Ardern’s Government. They just want to be listened to and they want to know they can

trust the Government to deliver on staffing promises. That trust issue is a biggie. Last month it was revealed that only half the district health boards had implemented the safer nursing staffing accord numbers, which were agreed to be introduced three blinking years ago. So where to now? Moves to introduce considerably better pay look hopeful, but more cash alone, without sorting out safe staffing numbers, won’t help recruitment and it won’t help retention. Simply, it would help stop the bleeding and buy more time. And for our beleaguered nurses, that would at least be some progress in a battle that should never have gotten this far. In many ways, they’re fighting for their nursing lives.

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The Great Moscow Circus is back in Ashburton until August 22, with the first show on tomorrow from 7.30pm.

Circus ticket warning Daredevil stunts. Twists, turns, enchanting acrobatics and family fun. Yes, the Great Moscow Circus is back in Ashburton. The popular circus, starring members of the famous Weber family, who feature in a Bravo TV show about their lives called The Circus, is performing at the Ashburton Domain from tomorrow until August 22. Tomorrow’s show starts at 7.30pm and customers should take note to ensure they have purchased official tickets after scamming issues soured the Christchurch stopover. Legitimate tickets could be bought only online through the iticket site or at the circus’s big top entrance in the domain. But Nicole Daza, of Great Moscow Circus, told Stuff that many Christchurch families through the recent school holi-

Circus time What: The Great Moscow Circus Where: Ashburton Domain When: From tomorrow until August 22. Tomorrow’s show starts: At 7.30pm. How to buy tickets: Online via the iticket site or they could be bought at the circus’s big top entrance in the domain. days had unknowingly purchased fraudulent tickets online at “massively inflated prices” via ticket reseller Viagogo. She said its records showed children’s

tickets had been purchased online, “doctored” and sold as adult tickets on Viagogo’s website. “This is happening every single day,’’ she said. Viagogo was the first outlet that came up when people looked online for tickets, Daza said. “Kids are turning up here excited, their families have paid ridiculous prices for these fraudulent tickets, and we have to tell them they’re worthless.” Tickets aside, circus promotional material said those that attended would be able to “delve into the whimsical world of Moscow where the decadence of Russian tradition meets a multi-sensory experience with modern twists and turns’’. The circus had scoured the globe to find an array of stunts and performers, including the famous splitting globe of death, organisers said.

Mid Canterbury family carers are invited to respond to the state of caring survey. The survey has been released by the Office for Seniors and is encouraging feedback from all carers across New Zealand. The Government agency said more than 430,000 Kiwis care for friends and whanau, who are unwell or have a health condition or disability. “All of us can expect to give or receive family care during our lives,’’ an agency spokesperson said. “Two-thirds of family carers are women, most of whom are middle aged or older, and almost 90 per cent of carers are workforce age. The often unpaid work of family carers has an annual economic value of at least $10 billion.” Carers NZ and the Carers Alliance said carers were often invisible in the decision making that affects them, although they are a significant group numerically. Meanwhile, senior organisations in Mid Canterbury were being encouraged to apply for age friendly community funding before the funding round closes on Monday, October 4. The fund has an annual budget of $100,000 and supports projects that promote the inclusion and contribution of older people in community life. The programme makes one-off grants of between $5000 to $15,000 for projects that demonstrate innovative approaches to age friendly communities. The Age Friendly Fund is open to any New Zealand council, community organisations or registered non-profit organisation. All proposals must be supported by their local council.

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Freshwater consultation open Jo Luxton

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s I get around Rangitata talking with farmers and growers, it’s clear that our food and fibre sector is making big strides in reducing the environmental impacts of their production, while boosting productivity. To further support these efforts, we’re investing significantly to accelerate the delivery of a national integrated farm planning framework. This framework will help to streamline compliance, boost productivity, and improve environmental outcomes. We will deliver 100 more people with the skills to provide advice to farmers and growers with aspects of planning. We know that our primary sector is the backbone of our economy and a huge part of our national identity.

Rangitata MP Jo Luxton with fellow Labour MP Kiri Allen at the Rangitata River for the announcement of $16m for the restoration, protection and enhancement of the Rangitata River. PHOTO SUPPLIED We’re committed to working alongside industry to take care of our people and our environment, generate greater returns for farmers and growers’ hard work, and position New Zealand as the world’s most sustainable provider of high-value food and

primary products. We’re actively looking at the issues that have been raised by farmers. We want to work together to resolve these issues, and ongoing communication is incredibly important.

For example, Ministers for the Environment and Agriculture have been working through areas to improve the implementation of the Essential Freshwater package, and we’ve recently made changes to address implementation concerns around the Intensive Winter Grazing regulations. The Government is inviting farmers and growers to provide their practical ideas to help develop high-quality and workable freshwater farm plans. Comment is being sought on a new, more accurate, mapping approach for stock exclusion that better reflects what farmers see on the ground. Consultation will run until September 12 – I encourage our local farmers to have your say on freshwater. It is important to us to get your input. You can contribute to the consultation on the Ministry for the Environment’s website. You will also find discussion documents. Please don’t forget – I am here for this community. Please

Your say Do you agree with the view of Rangitata MP Jo Luxton? Be part of the debate. Have your say. Tell us what you think in less than 200 words by emailing: editor@ theguardian.co.nz phone either my Ashburton office on 03-339-1030 or my Timaru office on 03-688-9588 for support. Alternatively, you can email rangitatamp@parliament. govt.nz. 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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TESTYOURSELF Test yourself with the Guardian’s quiz 1: On this day in what year was it the first time two people went into space? a) 1962 b) 1965 c) 1969

2: Lansing is the capital of which US state? a) Illinois b) Michigan c) Wyoming

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Was the juice worth the squeeze? Jonathan Leask

as the risk worth the reward? New Zealand won 20 medals, a record Olympic haul. With the jubilation of the medal haul already beginning to fade, it pays to ponder if the Tokyo Games was really worth all the risk. Pre- the games kicking off there were protests from locals who didn’t want the games going on in their backyard – while Covid restrictions kept them from enjoying that same backyard. I’ve always been a fan of not allowing sport and politics to mix, but at some point it does in some large grey area. The Olympics getting the goahead, and the vast number of people migrating to and from Tokyo for the event, had to require political strings being pulled.

Athletes were encouraged to vaccinate, many did, and the Kiwis will complete a stay in managed isolation upon their return – and I won’t delve into just how they managed to achieve getting all those bookings. The concern is if the same restrictions and preventative measures are being followed so stringently by all involved on the return voyage, which

isn’t really our problem – unless Covid comes knocking on our border, which it already is. Australia states have been thrown back in lockdowns, and meanwhile the NRL floats the possibility of playing its grand final in Auckland, just so they can have a live crowd in attendance. To achieve such a sporting event requires mingling in exactly the political grey area

sport should be avoiding. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has already drawn a line in the sand saying she would welcome hosting the game – as long as all players, coaches and management completed the required 14-day isolation prior to kick-off. Not going to happen. At some stage life has to start moving on again. Everyone stopped for four weeks while we stayed at home, and now over a year on – or 17 months on the post-lockdown calendar – things are gradually returning towards a new normal. So, circling back to the Olympics, and whether they should have gone ahead. Hindsight shows yes. There hasn’t been any evidence to suggest a spike in cases or major spread, even though there were concerns right up until the torch was lit. What will be interesting now is whether Covid will still be as front-of-mind when the Olympics returns in Paris in just over 1000 days.

ABs designated giant-killers By Gregor Paul

here’s a growing sense that the Springboks have become the big bad wolf of world rugby. They were the darlings of the rugby fraternity when they won the World Cup on a ticket of unity, inspired by the adversity many in the team have faced growing up in a nation where life is cheap. But the feelgood has gone, and the perception is deepening that the Boks have morphed into an unlovable beast, roaming the international landscape with a giant pack, a crushing defence, a goal-kicking first-five and a director of rugby who, when he is not running the water, produces hour-long character assassinations of match officials and posts them on social media sites. What is seemingly upsetting everybody is the simplicity of the Boks game-plan, as if it is the tactical equivalent of failing to observe a dress code or having the telly on while eating dinner. The validity of this objection hinges on the argument that test teams have an obligation to entertain – that test football comes with big ticket prices and huge broadcast contracts that need to be justified. It’s a grey-area argument as winning, it could be said, ticks the entertainment box. There’s also a strong case to be made

that Super Rugby is in the entertainment business, and international teams carry just one obligation, which is to play in a style that produces victories. The Boks are unrepentant, citing their victories and domination as the only validation they need to continue pursuing such a limited and basic gameplan. What’s making the Boks yet more unpopular outside of South Africa, is that they are winning the big moments in the big games, and have taken a Lions series to add to their World Cup triumph. They have made winning ugly an art form and the strangest thing has happened in the wake of the Lions series, which is that the All Blacks have become the great hope for rugby fans everywhere other than South Africa. The noises coming out of the UK suggest that the All Blacks, derided and hated for much of the last 10 years when they were sweeping aside everything they met in a blaze of pass and catch rugby, are now the global community’s champion. The world needs someone to slay the Boks, and the All Blacks are the designated St George it would seem. Rugby, if you believe those now protesting the Boks’ success, stands on the edge of the abyss – one into which it will fall if the catastrophically dull football produced in the Lions series becomes the norm.

What makes this scenario yet more complicated is that the most significant tactical finding to come out of their review of the first Bledisloe test, is that the All Blacks need to be prepared to tighten their attack for longer periods and kick more. It was only when the forwards produced sustained telling bursts of ball-carrying closer to the ruck in the second half that the All Blacks built the momentum and subsequent space they needed to play wider. What effectively came out of that 33-25 victory is confirmation that the All Blacks need to strike a better balance in their game and understand that an investment in hard yards up the middle of the field early can pay rich dividends later. What’s clear, or should be, is that while the Boks have their attacking compass set exclusively to go North to South, the All Blacks can’t beat them by having theirs exclusively set on going East to West. The rest of the world will have to accept that the All Blacks can be their pass and catch champions, but almost ironically, they will have to emulate the South Africans to some degree if they are to deliver the sweeping rugby they feel best suits their athletes. The world is egging them on to play faster and wider, and yet such a path is not one they can follow if they are to succeed.

Drawing the lines Steve Devereux

ow that the dust has settled in Tokyo, with many eyes already on Paris a mere 36 months away, what were the good bits about the 2020 Olympics? First-up; they actually happened, a huge achievement in itself, with the monumental hurdles the organisers had to battle with. One extra-large hurdle – for the athletes themselves – was the lack of atmosphere at the venues, care of the Covid-inspired ban on spectators. Some, like the cyclists powering around the velodrome, were ok because in the much smaller space, the crews and other hangers-on made it feel like a crowd – and a couple of our own responded fantastically to that vocal support, notching up medals that the preGames pundits didn’t have on their radar. But most were in vast stadiums, with the camera-people desperated trying to avoid panning around to show just how bleak the landscape was. Quite a few competitors tried to gee-up the non-existent crowd anyway, even it was just their opponents and their cadres filling the first couple of rows in the stands – maybe it worked for them. Interesting sidelines – is Olympic silver a good thing or a bad thing? I saw a couple of our own athletes delirious with joy to take home that prize, while on the other side of the coin, one Russian (sorry, ROC, completely different outfit) was completely, inconsolably distraught at ‘only’ getting silver, and a British relay runner all-but punched a team-mate who wanted to commiserate over winning that same coloured medal. And amatuerism. After our sevens glory, I mentioned to a few folks how good watching their skills, speed and strength was, but I was met with “They’re professionals, they do it for a job, week-in, week-out, and they shouldn’t even be there”. I had some trouble with that notion; tennis is a big item at the Olympics now, and the two top male and female players in Japan earned well over $100 million between them last year. Basketball – Kevin Durant is just one player in the USA squad, he earns over $40 million a year. Lesser team-mates like Damian Lillard take home a paltry $30 million. Every year. Football – Winning team Brazil had Malcom in the ranks; he signed for Barcelona for 40 million euros a couple of years ago, and then signed for Zenit for another 40 million. Don’t even go near golf. So, our sevens guys and gals, in comparison, are absolute paupers. Where are you going to draw that line? Any semblance of amateurism has long, long disappeared from the Olympic story. But, somehow, the ultimate dream equally for the lot of them, rich or poor, is still the Olympics.

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Finals jigsaw awaits last piece Jonathan Leask Three teams are still in the hunt for the final top spot in Mid Canterbury Premier Netball, as the championship round robin comes to a close tonight. College A, Southern A and United are all in the running to finish fourth, and the tough task of toppling defending champions Hampstead in next week’s semi-finals. But only one team will get the opportunity to play giant-killers.

Tonight’s matches Premier 1

6.15pm United v Southern 7.15pm College v Celtic 8.15pm Hampstead v Methven

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6.15pm Methven v Southern 7.15pm Hampstead B v Methven 8.15pm Mt Somers A v Celtic B

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7.15pm College U18A v United B 8.15pm College B v Mt Somers B

All eyes will be on the opening match at EA Networks Centre when a winless United – the only team to topple Hampstead thus far – takes on Southern. The winner will then hold fourth spot for at least an hour, while they wait for the result between Celtic and College. Southern, with one win under their belts, need only to win and then cheer on Celtic to see them advance to the playoffs. United needs to win by a margin of at least three goals, to supplant College A in fourth on goal difference – that is if College A were to then lose without a bonus point to Celtic. College A, coming off their first win of the round over United last week, lead the pack and needs a win over Celtic, or depending on the earlier result at worst lose with a bonus point, to advance, or their season is likely over. Rounding out the night’s action, the hot competition favourites Hampstead have already secured the top seeding, and will be out to complete a clean sweep of victories in the round against Methven – a side locked in to take on Celtic in the semi-finals next week. In premier 2 one of the Methven sides will finish fourth. The current fourth-seeded Methven side takes on top-ofthe-table Hampstead, while their club-mates are up against bottom-of-the-table Southern and every chance of edging ahead into fourth. Mt Somers and Celtic B go head-to-head in what shapes as

Southern will have their eyes on the prize – a place in the top four – when they take on United in Mid Canterbury Premier Netball tonight. PHOTO ADAM BURNS a preview to next week’s semi-final clash. In premier 3 action things are all but set, depending on whether Mt Somers B can end their losing streak against thirdranked College B, While United B can clinch top spot if they can beat College U18A. The current top of the table side, College Y10A, have the bye.

South Island Championships Mid Canterbury’s senior representative team is heading to the Edgar Centre in Dunedin this weekend to contest the South Island Championships. The side was unable to defend the Hanan Shield last month, after losing to South Canterbury, but will look for a repeat dose when they take on North Otago in pool play along with an Invitational side and Dunedin.

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Methven juggernaut marches on Jonathan Leask The Methven seniors’ fine run continued in Mainland Football action as they extended their lead on the division 1 ladder on Saturday. Methven United had a convincing 3-0 win over Waimakariri United, to open up a six-point

Methven are on top of their game in Mainland Football.

buffer at the top of the ladder ahead of a clash with the bottom of the table Universities. Methven’s 15th grade side also registered a strong 4-1 win over St Bede’s. Meanwhile it was a mixed weekend for Mid Canterbury United sides. Mid Canterbury 15th grade side hammered Cashmere Technical 7-0, with four goals from Elliot Ward. The visitors had led 2-0 at the break, and stepped up a gear in

the second half to fire a further five goals in the Cashmere Tech net to remain unbeaten at the top of the table. They will be expecting a tougher test at home to second placed Nomads on Saturday. Mid Canterbury United was outgunned 2-5 by Burwood in the senior men’s Championship League in Christchurch to remain fourth, but will be looking to bounce back when they take on bottom of the table St Albans-Shirley this weekend.

The senior reserves went down to Universities 1-3, and will have a rematch at the same Ilam Park venue this weekend. In division 3, Mid Canterbury lost 0-1 to Prebbleton United, who play under the Christchurch United banner, allowing Prebbleton to jump ahead of them into seventh. Sunday’s women’s league fixtures were all postponed due to the weather, with Mid Canterbury now looking ahead to hosting Universities this weekend.

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MC senior men in semi-final ByJonathan Leask Mid Canterbury senior men are set for the semi-finals in the Canterbury Hockey men’s division 1 championship. The final round had Mid Canterbury down 0-4 to Avon before fighting back with two goals to Andrew Fisher and Tim Harford. Despite the loss Mid Canterbury finished the regular season fourth and will meet top seeds Carlton Redcliffs in the semi-finals on Saturday. In Mid Canterbury men’s division 1 on Tuesday night, the challenge trophy holders Wakanui Black beat Tinwald 3-2. Tim Harford, Scott Marshall, and Jeremy Moore scored for Wakanui while Hayden Kuyf scored twice for Tinwald Wakanui White had a 5-1 win over Allenton. In women’s division 1 on Monday night, competition leaders Wakanui hammered Hampstead 9-0 with doubles from Laura Cameron, Kimberley Campion, and Sarah Wilson. Methven and Tinwald drew 0-0.

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Family footsteps With four generations of harness racing success behind him many may have thought Carter Dalgety was destined to become a junior driver. But the path the son of trainers Cran and Chrissie Dalgety has taken to the track isn’t typical of a youngster effectively born into the sport. Dalgety admitted driving hasn’t always been on his agenda, but that changed sharply around three years ago. “I bought a horse from the sales quite a few years ago – Sezana – and I drove her every day,” the junior driver said. “That was probably the time when I fell in love with the horses. “From that point on I thought I would get my trials licence and I was lucky enough that Dad sent me to Auckland with Krug and a few two-year-olds and I got to drive at the trials up there. “That was when I really caught the bug, I went over to Menangle and worked with Jack Trainor for two weeks, after that and that was really good, too. “All of those things sort of added up, I thought you can have a bit of fun doing this and you can learn every day, so I thought I would give it a good crack.” Dalgety is not only following in his family’s footsteps. His parents’ Kentuckiana Lodge stables have been the home of two superstar junior drivers in Mark Jones and the now American-based Dexter Dunn. Rising star Sarah O’Reilly is currently in their ranks and her career is on a huge upward turn. Dalgety has talked to Dunn about how to approach his driving and the champion reinsman has passed on valuable advice. “We do speak a lot, he told me to give

Carter Dalgety: Harness racing most definitely in the blood. him a ring before my first drive so I will do that. He has been super, I have talked to him a lot about the pressure. “Obviously Dad being Dad and having nice horses, he has said there is not going to be just one person watching me there is going to be a lot of eyes on you. “So, we talked about that sort of stuff and with him being as good as he is – we talked about how he handles all the attention. “He is a huge help, he was pretty much an older brother to me when he was here – and now – even though he is far away.” Harness racing won’t be the only focus for Dalgety moving forward. The junior driver is studying a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Supply Chain

Management at Lincoln University. Dalgety is hopeful he has drives lined up for this week, and said he is prepared to travel far and wide for driving opportunities. Dalgety has a harness racing pedigree like few others in the sport. His father Cran, grandfather Jim and great grandfather the late Jim Dalgety Snr have enjoyed huge success between them. Mother Chrissie is one of four siblings to have enjoyed Group One glory, alongside brothers Tim, Anthony and Roddy Butt. The reinsman also has two champion trainers among his mother’s family in great grandfathers the late Wes Butt and the late Derek Jones.

Sword in a healthy state Last season’s outstanding juvenile Sword Of State was back in action at the Cambridge trials on Tuesday, where he finished second under a hold over 800m. The Group One winning son of Snitzel was given an easy time of things by Opie Bosson, with his spring campaign looking to get back on track after a minor setback following his initial trial at the same venue on July 20. Sporting the colours of Cambridge Stud’s Brendan and Jo Lindsay, the Jamie Richards-trained Sword Of State was narrowly shaded by twotime winning stablemate Vincere. “We had a very small setback with him after his last trial, just a little blood picture that wasn’t quite right, so he has had a couple of easy days since that trial,” Cambridge Stud chief executive Henry Plumptre said. “He wasn’t asked to go flat out here today as he has another trial in Sydney a week from Friday. “He has quite a schedule between now and then, including the flight, so I think coming off a little setback we are as happy as we could be.” Should Sword of Stake please in the coming 10 days, the Gr.3 San Domenico (1100m) on August 28 at Rosehill is a possible starting point, while the Gr.2 Run To The Rose and Golden Rose are the likely targets. Sword Of State was a $600,000 yearling purchase by Te Akau principal David Ellis, with the Cambridge Stud team keen to see the colt further enhance his race record to add to his appeal as a stallion.

In search of southern gold Fresh from his 90th birthday, Tauranga horseman Cliff Goss is looking towards the Gr.2 Coupland’s Bakeries Mile early in November as the major spring target for his exciting galloper Gold Watch. Goss celebrated his birthday at the weekend with his family, including his daughter and son-in-law, Cherry and Brent Taylor of Trelawney Stud, but Gold Watch has given the nonagenarian just as much reason to celebrate in the past year. “I’m still feeling 100 per cent,” Goss said. “Well, maybe 90 per cent,” he said with a laugh, thinking that he’s still got a few years in him yet. A once-raced maiden at the beginning of the season, Gold Watch won all four of his races in 2020-21 in the style of a horse going places. In each victory he made up several lengths in the straight and put his nose in front where it mattered to secure his victories. Gold Watch was Goss’ only runner last season. If the trainers strike rate award didn’t have a minimum start requirement, he would have won or at least shared it with his 100 per cent strike rate. The five-year-old hasn’t raced since winning at Te Rapa in February.

Cliff Goss welcomes back Gold Watch after one of his four victories. He went for a break of about eight weeks at Trelawney Stud in Cambridge and has now been back in work for about 10 weeks. “He’s still maturing and I didn’t want to overdo him while he’s still growing,” Goss said of his decision to put him in the paddock after Te Rapa.

“If you put them out while they’re well they’ll always come back when they’re feeling good.” Gold Watch was heading for a midweek trial this week, a run that Goss says he will need. “He’s strengthened up a lot. “He’s probably a six-length better horse

now, because he’s got real strong,” Goss said. “We’ve been working him hard, but we’re finding it harder to keep the weight off him. “He’s a little bit fat so he’ll need the trial to get him going. I’d like him to have a good blowout.” Goss expects Gold Watch will probably start at Hastings in a rating 74 event on September 11. He’s then likely to have one more race, in October, before heading to Riccarton for the Coupland’s Mile on November 10. Apart from his maiden victory, all Gold Watch’s successes were at 1400m last season, but the way he has relaxed in his races suggests he should be well suited by 1600m. “The mile at Riccarton, with the big track there, you could have him last at the corner and he’d still be able to win,” Goss said. Helping his prospects this season will be his versatility with conditions. He has won on tracks ranging from a Good 3 to a Slow9. Jonathan Riddell, who rode Gold Watch to his four victories last season, will be aboard again this season, provided he can make the weight.

CLUB NEWS 15

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, August 12, 2021

Altrusa Club

Our speaker in July was Linda Brodie from the Ashburton Parents’ Centre, talking about the support they give for new mothers, and their aspirations for further practical assistance. We have been pleased to help them with a donation. We also have given donations to the Canterbury Westpac Helicopter Service, and to St John for the Health Shuttle. At our most recent “Days for Girls” 219 sanitary shields were sewn and prepared. We have entered a team in the Relay for Life. Archives continue to be stored at the Ashburton Museum, with a need for more named photographs. Our Foot Clinic has had 34 clients, with a five-week turnaround. On September 8, World Literacy Day will be acknowledged with a display in the Ashburton Public Library. “Design a Bookmark” competition entry forms have been delivered to Ashburton primary schools. After consultation with the Hakatere Marae we will provide them with activities for visiting children as they offer their premises for disasters such as recent floods. We have also provided meals and baking for the Flood Relief appeal to support our farming community.

Ashburton Bridge Club

Monday Evening August 2, Irwin Trophy: N/S 1st George Brown & Eric Parr, 2nd Bev Blair & Fiona Williamson, 3rd Bernie Jopson & Jackie Chisnall. E/W 1st Janine Havis & Paul Leadley, 2nd Ann Gilbert & Joyce Johnson, 3rd Pauline Scott & Catherine Robins. Tuesday Evening August 3, A Ladder: 1st Leigh Wackrow & Mike Holdaway, 2nd Val Palmer & Mike Holmes, 3rd Sue Rosevear & John Fechney, 4th Anne & Maurice Reid, 5th Paul & Pauline Fergus, 6th David Wilkinson & Derek Newton. Wednesday Afternoon August 4, 3 rds, diff ptr each round: N/S 1st Maree Moore & John Fechney, 2nd Evelyne Taylor & Peter Wilson, 3rd Beth McIlraith & Lynette Leadley. E/W 1st Leigh Wackrow & Anne Trappitt, 2nd Wendy Parr & Edna Segers, 3rd Eric Parr & John Shearer. Thursday Evening August 5, 3 rds handicap, diff pt each rd: 1st Maureen Kolkman & Trish Small, 2nd Mike Holmes & Mike Holdaway, 3rd Peter Downward & Kate White, 4th Kay Robb & Rosemary McLaughlin, 5th John Shearer & Wendy Parr, 6th Evelyne Taylor & Peter Wilson.

Ashburton Golf Club

Another beautiful Saturday saw a big crowd take to the course in round 2 of

the Brandon Cup. The leaderboard had a sort of upside down look to it, with Perry Hunt on top of the pile. I know! I was as shocked as you are, but the scores were re-counted and the cards double checked. It turns out Perry did actually score 40 points, well done matey. He was followed closely by Darren Peace on 39 then Murray Moorehead, Gaby and Davo on 38. Solid scores all around. After 2 rounds of the Brandon Cup, Greig Sparrow and Blair Snowball lead the way with 75 points. Jeff Hewitt sits just behind on 73 then Brad Fallaver and Gaby round out the top five with 72. Round three is this Saturday, who will hold their nerve and finish with a flourish to pick up the cup? Tight call but I will find it hard to look past young Blair, he has been very consistent all year. On Sunday we have two groups of pennants playing. The scratch Holmes teams are at Tinwald for a double header. First up they have to play each other. I am not sure of the teams, but with Owen, Blair, Jeff, Josh, Dave and the Hopster plus others, there are surely going to be some great matchups. In the second games Ash 1 take on Temuka and Ash 2 face the strong Composite team. Good luck to all. If you like your golf R18 with a tad of violence and a smidge of adult humour. Then get down to the Brandon on Sunday afternoon as in the Patterson grade the Vision Insurance pups will be getting their tails docked by the Brandon rottweilers. Tom has been frantically calling players as it seems that many of them are washing their hair on Sunday, hopefully he can pull a team together. In the other corner Arkrights phone has been running hot, with players wanting to step up and be part of the battle, the hardest part will be who to leave out. If anyone can spare a bit of time on Sunday we could do with a referee or two and if anyone knows first aid, the triage tent will be set up outside the clubrooms. Results and stories next week. Good golfing.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

Five of our players took part in the Bastille Day tournament in Christchurch, with Neville Bensdorp being a member of the winning team, while Ellen Pithie and Marion Harrison won the Plate, coming 5th overall. Results of the Triples Tournament held last weekend: Men’s Triples: Neville Bendsdorp was part of the winning team. A Dunedin team came second. Women’s Triples: Karen Bendsdorp was part of the winning team. Shelagh Field,

SPORTS RESULTS

Equal numbers of runners and walkers turned out to compete in this annual event, with the weather also playing its part in another successful competition. 3km handicap Strong Walk: Bill Hood 24:37 (1st on handicap and winner of the Strong Walk); Noel Batty 20:31; Paul Severins 20:51; Dave Strong 21:16; Marie Batty 22:05; Judith Crozier 22:06; Kelvin Leach 23:36; Lynda Bayne 24:10; Bill Hood 24:37; Barbara Taylor 25:50; Janet Hood 25:50; Colin Phillips 27:07. 3km handicap Larkin Pace: Flynn Gooseman 10:42 (1st on handicap, fastest time, and winner of the Larkin Pace); Ian Broadbelt 13:04; Tam Grant 13:43; Gary Whiting 13:51; John Conway 14:05; Gus Simpson 15:35; Alison Conway 16:27; Eamon Hooper 16:41; Carina Lupse 17:11; Trevor Cox 17:36; Mike O’Callaghan 24:00; Jamie Hooper 5:30 (1km only). Thank you to our time keepers Richard Giller, Gordon Clinton, Viv Strong and Steve Skilling, and to Ian Broadbelt and Paul Severins for laying out the course.

Wakanui WI

Ellen Pithie in action on the petanque court. Jan Guilford and Ellen Pithie were second. Canterbury Triples: This was played in very cold wet and snowy weather on Sunday, with a Christchurch team winning the trophy. Jan Guilford was part of the runner up team. Lochlea: Our visit there was very enjoyable with 12 of our members taking part. We have them back to visit us on September 15. Coming up: We have a busy schedule of tournaments coming up in August and September to be played i Dunedin, Christchurch and at home. Please feel free to come and watch any of our tournaments, and to attend or join our friendly club games on each Tuesday and Thursday, starting at 1.30 at 115 Racecourse Road. Boules are available for you to play and to learn about the game.

President Julianna Protheroe welcomed members to the meeting plus our Guest Speaker Yvonne Lister a member of the Mid-Canterbury Federation. Motto – When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on. The Roll Call was baking for 206 Club members at the Seniors Centre, and a good supply of baking was received. Display for the month was a pair of

gloves. A variety of gloves from thermal and leather varieties to glamorous long white gloves for weddings and balls. Correspondence included thanks to members for food supplied to Rural Support during the recent flooding and from Mavis Wilkins for our support at Cup Day and Quizco. Ashburton St John also thanked for a donation to the Health Shuttle. Wakanui members and their families were also thanked for their help in supplying, dressing and modelling gowns for the recent Bridal Parade at Cup Day. A wonderful collection of bridal and bridesmaids dresses through the years. Wakanui WI once again gained most points for the table entries and were presented with the Rugby Cup. Names were taken for cars and runners to deliver Meals on Wheels on Wednesday August 4. Discussion was held on the Centennial of WI display at the Museum later in the year. One team will be entered in the WI Indoor Bowls competition on September 24. Our speaker Yvonne Lister then gave an outline of all the volunteer services she supports which gained her the Ashburton District Council Civic Award for 2020. This award is made in recognition of volunteer work undertaken by a person in the community that benefits the Ashburton District and its people. A very busy person who certainly deserved this award. Next meeting Wednesday 25th August at 1.45pm.

Run and Walk Ashburton

Strong Walk and Larkin Pace held Saturday August 7, 2021 at Argyle Park in Ashburton. Dave Strong and Tam Grant did a superb job of setting the handicap times for our walkers and runners to start. This made for great competition amongst both fields, and kept our time-keepers on their toes at the finish line.

Tam Grant was competing in the 3km Handicap Larkin Pace when Run and Walk Ashburton did their thing at Argyle Park on Saturday.

SPORTS DRAWS

■■ Bowls

■■ Hockey

■■ Rugby

Further rounds of Winter Tournament was played during the week and results as follows: Friday’s Round of the Kiddey Cup was postponed due to weather conditions, and will now be played this Friday the 13th starting at 12 noon. Saturday’s round of the Winter Trophy Aussie Pairs format was played, and the results were as follows: First: Murray Smallridge, Richard Kane 3 wins 16 ends 39 points, Second: Bob Holdom, John Forde 3 wins 14 ends 39 points, Third: Graeme Dowie, Lester McLean 2 wins 12 ends 30 points

August 16-22 Div 1 Women Monday 16 Aug 6.00 pm Hampstead v Tinwald [K McIntyre, B Gray] 7.30 pm Methven v Wakanui [S Moore, J Gray] Div 1 Men Tuesday 17 Aug 6.00 pm Tinwald v Wakanui White [C Watson, A Soper] 7.30 pm Allenton v Wakanui Black [S Mealings, R Leigh] Kwik Sticks Wednesday August 18: 3.45pm Wakanui Blue v Collegians/Rakaia [B Greer, S Geeson] 4.55pm Tinwald Engineering Solutions v Tinwald Bonnington Painting [E Shapland, L Ellis] 6.05pm Methven White v Methven Black [Wakanui Div 2 Men, Allenton Div 2 Men] 7.15pm Allenton v Wakanui Black [Hampstead Lowcliffe Div 2 Men, Tinwald Div 2 Men] SSL Girls Div 1 Championship Draw unknown [Umpires supplied] Div 2 Women Friday 20 Aug 6.15 pm Hampstead/Tinwald v Wakanui Black [Wakanui Div 1, Women Hamsptead Div 1 Women] 7.30 pm Methven v Wakanui Purple [Wakanui White Div 1 Men, Tinwald Div 1 Women] SSL Boys Div 1 Draw unknown [Umpires supplied] Saturday 21 Aug Snr Men [Canterbury Div 1 Men Champs] Draw unknown [Umpires supplied] Div 2 Men Sunday 22 August 5.00 pm Tinwald Orange v Hampstead Lowcliffe [Tinwald Div 1 Men, Methven Div 1 Women] 6.30 pm Tinwald Black v Allenton [Wakanui Black Div 1 Men, Allenton Div 1 Men] Wakanui [BYE]

August 14 Heartland Team (Pre Season) Agstaff Mid Canterbury v Canterbury B, Showgrounds 2:30pm Referee Chris Paul (NZR) AR1 Kalifa Faalogo, AR2 Simon Bennett, Subs/Time Nathan Forbes Mid Canterbury A Mid Canterbury A v South Canterbury, Showgrounds, 12.50pm North Otago Referee / ARs. Seven a side @Celtic Under 11.5 – Under 13 ( Referees –TBC) •Report to Celtic 12:00pm for 12:30pm start Under 10 Celtic Field 1A, Field 1B (Club Refs) •Report to Celtic 10:00am for a 10:30am start Under 9 Celtic Field 2A, Field 2B, (Club Refs) •Report to 10:00am for a 10:30am start Under 8 Celtic Field3A, Field3b, Field4 (Club Refs) •Report to Celtic 10:00am for a 10:30am start Under 8/9/10 Team Representative to report to the Celtic Club Rooms at 10:10am to receive the draw and tournament conditions Under 11.5/U13 Teams Representative to report to the Celtic Club Rooms at 12:15pm to receive the draw and tournament conditions U8/9/10 - presentations in the Celtic Club Rooms at 12.45pm ( BBQ supplied for all players) U11.5 /U13 Presentations in the Celtic Club The Mid Canterbury Hammers, coming off a good win rooms 2.45pm (BBQ supplied for all play- against Ellesmere last week, will take on the Canterers). bury B boys in another pre-season match on Saturday.

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Mid Canterbury Hockey

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GAME

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August 15 Southland v Bay of Plenty Invercargill

2.05pm

Waikato v Wellington

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2.05pm

Northland v Taranaki

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PUZZLES 17

Puzzles and horoscopes

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, August 12, 2021

Cryptic crossword 1

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

Your Stars

ACROSS 1. Pull it apart for a time in prison (7) 5. Sign on the Navy Leo, maybe (5) 8. It’s a mistake to print it word for word (7) 9. Indicate there’s nothing in a glass of beer (5) 10. It is round twenty at the top (9) 12. Use the centre first to institute a lawsuit (3) 13. Manage to find a strap leading to the collar (5) 17. Childlike being will almost run away backwards (3) 19. Conductor had cot reeled out (9) 21. It is down to the bungling of a shot (5) 22. Coming down at the top of the stairs (7) 24. The poor have to have a little Japanese currency (5) 25. Getting outside of it is boring (7) DOWN 1. Waldorf, Russian and the South Africa boys (6) 2. Used to work as one went to bed for the night (7) 3. Top rock starts to overload recording (3) 4. Sesame seed sweet for Prince Henry and Virginia (5) 5. A shift of index Pete arranged (9) 6. The loins are what rider takes up (5) 7. It is used for patient removal of rubbish (6) 11. Stroke of a comma, say (9) 14. Condition of poor is confused about five (7) 15. Make one hear nothing of fee, and arrange it (6) 16. Roadsides might serve around Gateshead (6) 18. Accidental success getting part of whale’s tail (5) 20. Striking effect of having 150 in to dine (5) 23. Show one agrees with fellow who turns up (3)

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Down 2. Become smitten (4,2,4) 3. Uncommon (4) 4. Rising (6) 5. Donors (6) 6. Slanting (8) 7. Small island (4) 11. Close shaves (4,6) 13. Stick out (8) 16. Uproar (6) 17. Gun dog (6) 18. Chicken (4) 20. Lean (4)

WordBuilder

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Keep things brief, especially conversationally. You’re captivating in this mode. If you’ve stopped talking but your audience is still listening, then you have them. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): While action is favoured, too much business ruins the mood. Temper activity with bouts of lackadaisical daydreaming of sunny skies behind the faces you love so much. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): It’s considered vulgar to acknowledge the business aspect of interpersonal relationships and discuss the financial end of beautiful experiences, which supposedly transcend such banality. And yet... everything has a bottom line. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): There is no more favourable aim today than to lighten up. Shift a burdensome thought to the external world by writing it down, projecting it into a physical symbol or sweating it away through exercise. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): One benefit of living a principled life is that the rules can simplify small decisions in the way that “no wheat” or “no meat” eliminates an entire category of menu options. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Remote bits of personal history will pop to mind, likely called up by new information that speaks to the choice you made in the distant past. It wasn’t ideal, but you’ll do better next time. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): The line between audacity and bravery seems fine until you consider the origin of action. Audacious moves are made out of self-regard while brave moves involve moving through fear for what’s right. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): This day unspools like a good conversation, you participate by relating unrelated ideas, going with the flow of tone, feeling and new information and sidestepping the hot spots, triggers and danger zones. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): It’s hard to say why life skills are left out of school curriculums in favour of classes that have limited application. You’ll fill holes of knowledge today. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Evidence carries more weight than personal testimony due to the fallibility of human memory, morality and prejudice is high, whereas pictures and written contracts are far less corruptible. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Models sit in makeup for hours. Lawyers are paid to argue, and doctors deal mostly with the minutiae of illness. Glamorous or important roles are seldom as they seem, as you’ll personalise today. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You’re firing on all cylinders, and the realisations come one after the other. These ideas are adding up to something big. Before you go to sleep tonight, ask your subconscious to work on tomorrow’s ideas.

Previous cryptic solution Across: 1. Melon 4. Larders 8. Tutor 9. Tapioca 10. Ewe 11. Abstinent 12. Oryx 13. Spin 18. Phenomena 20. Ass 21. Animism 22. Drama 23. Latency 24. Pedal Down: 1. Mother-of-pearl 2. Lottery 3.7Normal 4. Latest 5. Repair 6. Erode 7. Starting stall 14. Placard 15. Motion 6 16. Seemly 17. Hard up 19. Evict 2

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2 6 9 5 3 8 4 9 2 1

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, August 12, 2021

SITUATIONS VACANT

Birthday Greetings

Inwards Goods Supervisor

Greta Jackson Happy 8th birthday tomorrow Greta. Lots of love from Nana, Grandad, Uncle Andrew, Aunty Iona, Jackson, Angus and Hadley xxx

NEW WORLD - Ashburton

Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our level 3 office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.

New World Ashburton are looking for an Inwards Goods Supervisor to lead our efﬁcient Inwards Goods Team. In this role you will be accountable for managing the day-to-day running of the storeroom including unloading delivery trucks and vans, checking off deliveries and receipting goods into our computerized system, as well as general storeroom housekeeping.

CHURCH SERVICES 50th Jubilee Celebrations

We are big on Health & Safety at Ashburton New World, so we are looking for someone who is proactive and who shares in this passion, given the high risk environment that is “Inwards Goods”

We Help Save Lives

What we need from you: • A current OSH and F Endorsed Forklift License • Experience using a forklift • Experience using SAP or other computer management inventory systems • Comfortable managing a busy storeroom with team, merchandisers, drivers and other visitors that use the storeroom • Being reasonably ﬁt and strong, as much of the work involves lifting, moving on and off vehicles and standing for long periods

We help save lives every day through the research and development of improved diagnosis, better prediction and treatment of heart disease in our hospital and community.

What you get from us: • Ongoing training and mentoring • Career development opportunities • Great company culture and work environment This is a full time 45 hour position, working Monday to Friday from 5.00am – 2.30pm, with some ﬂexibility for extra hours only when required. We are looking for an individual who thrives on a challenge, is forward thinking, clearly driven and excels in a united culture. Please apply in writing – including a cover letter and current CV to: donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz

The person we require will need to have some experience in the above functions & have a general understanding on how an office & business runs. You will be working alongside of the managing director & factory manager. The position is 37.5 hours a week 8.30am to 4.30pm daily, Monday to Friday. Please reply with your CV & application letter to: Dougal Lamont - Managing Director rotowiper1@gmail.com Rotowiper Ltd P.O. Box 333 Ashburton 7740

For Sale

Garage Sales

Ashburton Guardian

Raffles 307 7900

A warm invitation to ex parishioners and friends.

Monday 30th August – Saturday 4th September 7-30pm, Sunday 5th September 2pm Adult $65 / Senior $55 / Student up to 18 $49 Saturday 4th “Last Supper” tickets $95 (fees apply) Presented by More FM and The Breeze The Ashburton Trust Event Centre in collaboration with Variety Theatre Ashburton and presented by More FM and The Breeze bring you the global phenomenon that has wowed audiences and now celebrating it’s 50th anniversary. Set against an extraordinary set with a large local cast this is a show for all.

Venice

Church Office ph. 3085174

GRAZING GRAZING wanted All feed types considered. Call Steve 027 3216 060.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

www.otago. ac.nz/chchheart

LOVELY lady for genuine callers only. Please phone 021 0275 9055.

CHUBBY, busty Asian lady. Excellent massage service. Please phone 022 1395 223.

Thursday 9th September 7pm All Tickets $20 (fees apply) This talented 18 year old singer song writer from Auckland is hitting our stage after having to postpone her concert due to the floods. Venice has beautiful powerful voice with a personality to match. Supporting act The Angellettas from Mt Hutt College will be joining Venice.

The Little Mermaid Jr – Mid Canterbury Children’s Theatre

HIRE GENERAL hire. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Street. Open Monday-Friday 7am - 6pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am 12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

MOTORING

ASHBURTON

The position entails every aspect of office administration with reception, processing, wages, banking, accounting plus much more. Computer skills is a must with our own in house system.

Sunday 22nd, 9:30am, Celebration service.

A new Asian, pretty,sexy, busty, friendly, good service. Phone Tanya 0211003539.

A University of Otago Centre of Research Excellence

Rotowiper Ltd have a sole charge office administrator position available for immediate start. We are a small manufacturing company based in Ashburton & selling to the world.

Saturday 21st August, 6pm, Dinner.

Find out how you can help by visiting:

Applications close: 24th August 2021 (Applications may close if the ideal person is found earlier than the date stated).

Office Administrator

St David’s Union Parish, Allenton

Jesus Christ Superstar

Super Liquor Ashburton is looking for a bottle store person. You must be: • Physically fit (involves heavy lifting) • Friendly and outgoing • As this is hospitality, you must be prepared to work a range of days, nights, and weekends • Either have duty manager and/or forklift licenses, or be prepared to get these. • Have great customer service • Be a team player Please apply to Karyn Leckie at ashburton@superliquor.co.nz or call Karyn on 308 7149 Applications close on Wednesday, 18th August.

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.

Fri 8th Oct 7-30pm Sat 9th 5pm, Sun 10th 2pm All Tickets $25 (fees apply) In a magical underwater kingdom the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home and her fins behind and live in the world above, but first she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch and convince a handsome Prince that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking.

Stars In Your Eyes

GARAGE SALES HOUSEHOLD items, toys, Christmas sundries, clothes and much much more. Something for everyone. signs out on Tancred Street from 8am12pm. Saturday 14 August.

Looking for a new person to join your business? Call the Guardian today for your situations vacant advertising requirements.

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Saturday 16th October 7-30pm Adult $35, 16 & under $15, Group 10+ $25 each / Family $85 (fees apply) Join us for a magical evening of music, singing and dancing. Based on the British TV Show Stars in their Eyes there will be 12 acts on the evening so come along and support the amazing talent we have in our community.

BOX-OFFICE HOURS: Mon to Fri – 9am to 5pm TICKET OFFICE 03 307 2010 211A WILLS ST, ASHBURTON, 7700 www.ateventcentre.co.nz

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, August 12, 2021

SITUATIONS VACANT

Checkout Operators

Full Time & Part Time Shifts Available

Dairy/Frozens 2IC

Applications are invited from exceptional people to join the team at our Checkout.

NEW WORLD – Ashburton

Owing to an internal promotion, an opportunity has arisen for a reliable and enthusiastic person to take the next step in their career. This will involve supporting the Dairy/Frozens Manager by managing staff, being responsible for achieving KPIs and assisting in the day to day running of the Dairy/Frozens department. The successful candidate will have:

Key responsibilities for these positions include: • Ensuring our customers are provided with service to a high standard • Creating a friendly and helpful environment for customers and staff alike • Working within Food Safety and Health and Safety requirements • You will be physically ﬁt and have excellent presentation. Positions will include one late night and one weekend shift. Full training will be provided. To apply, please complete an application form which is available at customer services or email: donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz closing date will be 14th August, 2021.

• Excellent customer service skills • Great time management and strong communication skills • A good level of fitness • No problem working in a cold environment This position will be Tuesday to Saturday – 43.5 hours. Previous experience in a retail environment would be an advantage, but ongoing training will be provided – including the opportunity to undertake industry specific training in nationally recognised qualifications. If you are really passionate about a career in the retail food sector, please apply in the strictest confidence, including a current CV and covering letter to: donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz

Applications close 24th August 2021

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We are the only Mid Canterbury funeral home providing local, caring and digniﬁed cremations.

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Daily Diary

2021

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12

9.30am-12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. We are open every Thursday and Saturday morning, plus every alternate Tuesday afternoon 3.30pm-5pm. check our fb page for which Tuesday. We are based in the Triangle, 106 Victoria Street. 10am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit Kidz for pre schoolers and caregivers. 48 Allens Road. Allenton. 10am-4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street. Methven.

10.30am - 3.30pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS’GUILD. Meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at the Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street. 10.45am MSA TAI CHI. Cost $3 per session. MSA. Havelock Street. 11am STEADY AS YOU GO FALLS PREVENTION. Exercises designed to strengthen and improve muscles in a supportive environment. Contact Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. This session at Holy Spirit Church. Thomson Street. Tinwald. 1pm

STEADY AS YOU GO FALLS PREVENTION. Exercises designed to strengthen and improve muscles in a supportive environment. Contact Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. This session at St Stephen’s Church. Park Street. (note new venue). 1pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong, non-counting, beginners welcome. Waireka Clubrooms. Philip Street. 1pm STEADY AS YOU GO FALLS PREVENTION. Exercises designed to strengthen and improve muscles in a supportive environment. Contact Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. This session at Buffalo Lodge hall. Cox Street.

1pm-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport. Seafield Road. 1pm - 3.30pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS’GUILD. Meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street. 1.30pm ASHBURTON MSA PETANQUE CLUB. Social play for beginners and experienced. 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13

NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall. 160 Main Street. Methven. 10.30am ASHBURTON COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP.

Walking for about 30-40 minutes on Friday’s and Mondays. Meet Walnut Avenue hockey Pavilion. 10.30am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Seniors’ Coffee Club. Park Street.

12pm-2pm ASHBURTON JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. (Signing Centre). JP available for all signing services on Tuesdays and Fridays. No appointment necessary. No fee. Community House. 44 Cass Street.

1pm-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport. Seafield Road.

9.30am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Ladies exercise class. Please phone 3086817. Ashburton Senior Centre, 206 Cameron Street. 9.30am-11am PARK STREET LINE DANCERS. Join our friendly group for fun low impact dance. St Stephens Church Hall, Park Street. 9.30am-11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Weekly morning games, free racket hire, all welcome. E A Networks Sports complex. River Terrace.

6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Circuit training in the hall. 48 Allens Road. Allenton. 10am-4pm

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, August 12, 2021

FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sports wrap

calling time on a week of sport

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Marching on

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The finals countdown

Three teams have qualified for the Mid Canterbury Premier Netball finals, leaving the other three in a fight forMORE fourth READ P13 place at EA Networks Centre tonight.

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