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“It is going exactly as they planned it to be and one was supposed to do their job and then the other one would come after they finished. We just didn’t expect that delay (between Waka Kotahi finish ing and KiwiRail starting).

“We thought one would flow on from the other and that didn’t happen, and they never communicated that to us (Ashburton District Council) or the com munity.”However, there could be good news, with Brown speaking to KiwiRail this week.

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Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown in front of the project 12 months on.

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Neil Brown, Rangitata MP Jo Luxton and Te Runanga o Arowhenua’s Te Wera King at last year’s sod-turning ceremony.

This week a very special Ashburton land mark celebrated its birthday. It has been one year since the first sod was turned on the Walnut Avenue inter section upgrades, and look how it has grown. We have a full head of cones and some large orange barriers. Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown said he was happy with how it was looking, but frustrated with how progress was com municated to the public. “The project itself has been successful. The bit that Fulton Hogan has done is looking good and ready to go.” The project had an 18 month comple tion timeline, which they were still on track to meet, but Brown said it was not communicated well enough to the public.

“Our contractor is expected to begin enabling works, such as placing signal ducts and removing redundant struc tures, at the end of August. By October we expect the major level crossing works to be under way. The crossing is still expect ed to be fully operational ahead of Christ mas,” the spokesman said. Brown said that Waka Kotahi and Ki wiRail need to use what they’ve learned from this project and apply it to the next one.“We have learnt from this one. Let’s take the learnings from this one. Let’s not repeat the one in Tinwald.” The intersection of Lagmhor Road and Agnes Street in Tinwald, which was also being upgraded with traffic lights that would cross the railway tracks, would involve Waka Kotahi, KiwiRail and the council working together in a similar way.

Jill Stephen: KiwiRail should be fined for not keeping up for removal of railways lines. It’s beyond a joke. It’s a big untidy mess!

Louisa Farhaz: Yes it is frustrating, but I’m sure there are delays that have been an annoyance not only to those of us who use the roads, but the contractors as well. As long as you keep your eyes on the road and are a sensible driver then you’ll be fine. A few road cones for safety really shouldn’t be the complaint here. I’m sure there are several internal communication flaws within the different departments that may have equated to this being an extensive piece of “road cone scenery” in Ashburton Alistair Gray: This is the intelligence of any organisation that has anything to do with infrastructure projects within New Zealand. Imagine how long they would last in the private sector. My guess would be 5 minutes before they went broke but they don’t have rates and taxes to fall back on to keep them going. Keep up the good work ADC and Waka Kotahi. Your view

Cheryl Kerr: There have been multiple accidents there because the roundabout barricades are too high, and you can’t see through them. I have seen a few near misses. It is great that they have the lights for the kids so they can cross safely, but people tend to block the way across for others, especially big trucks.

“I was just talking to KiwiRail yester day (Monday) and they are getting their bits and pieces ready, so they are actually ahead of schedule they were telling me,” Brown said. A KiwiRail spokesman said the project was progressing as planned, with behind the scenes work continuing. That in cludes the pour of the concrete slabs that would be installed at the crossing.

The freshly renovated ofﬁce would house nine permanent staff, but has the capability to expand when needed with 14 desks and a meeting room. Along with the administration staff that were there to support volunteer crews, the new ofﬁce would also adopt a true engagement policy with the public.

Flash news digs for Mid Canterbury’s Fire and Emergency administration team in Ashburton will boost regional responses to allThat’semergencies.theview of Fire and Emergency New Zealand Mid and South Canterbury group manager Mike Johns, who praised the all-round benefits of their new premises on Havelock Street.Ashburton’s Fire Station and its voluntary crews would continue to operate out of Burnett Street, but Johns thought the new separate office building would help link the region’s total emergency service response. That would be especially so with the new Ashburton District Council building being constructed next door and the police station close by. During emergency events, the fire and emergency team’s new meeting room could be used as an operations centre for all parties involved.

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“This is going to be great for the town and great for FENZ,’’ he said.

Looking good: Mid Canterbury’s Fire and Emergency Mid and South Canterbury managers (from left) Mike Johns, Rob Hands and Paul Manson are pretty happy to be in their new space.

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“I was Ashburtonstunned.”resident, Trevor Croy, reacted yesterday to receiving Mayor, Neil Brown’s Award for Public Service. For over 30 years, Croy has provided leadership through his professional skills in accountancy and involvement and commitment to a range of community programmes.“Iﬂywellbelow the radar, but I’m happy to receive it on behalf of my wife, Linda, and myself,” he said afterwards.

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Johns said that would become very useful for larger events such as last year’s May ﬂoods.

Johns also said having staff based in Ashburton would assist FENZ’s national aim to focus on the recovery and prevention of incidents, which could involve connecting people with welfare resources or helping prevent ﬁres with smoke alarm advice.

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Mayor Brown listed Croy’s community achievements, which included the Advance Ashburton Community Foundation which he chaired for seven years, the BOOST learning programme which helps children struggling with literacy, the Rural Health Academic Centre, based at Ashburton Hospital, the Mid Canterbury Funders Forum, St Stephen’s Close Charitable Trust and the Mid Canterbury Cancer Society. He’s also held positions on school boards, the Ashburton Silver Band, the Mackenzie Charitable Foundation, the Ashburton Benevolent Fund, the Ashburton Palliative Care Charitable Trust, Lochhead Charitable Trust and the Ashburton Learning Centre. As chairman of the Trevor Wilson Charitable Trust, he realigned its activities to enable it to distribute about $600,000 annually to organisations within the community.Trevor Croy responded by saying Ashburton “has been kind to us”. It’s where I started my business and we raised our family he said. He particularly devoted his time to the not-for-proﬁt sector which he’s found “very satisfying and rewarding”. While he can’t isolate one achievement ahead of others, he recalls ﬁghting for the survival of Ashburton Hospital. Under Health NZ, “we want a viable hospital to continue in our community,” he said.

“We want to be an open door to the public that have queries,’’ Johns“Wesaid.want to immerse ourselves in the community now.’’ Ashburton chief fire officer, Alan Burgess, was pleased to see that FENZ had implemented support structures to the firefighters, as promised. He also said there would be a “sense of normality” to his station, which office staff and fire crews had been sharing for the past 12 months while the new building was taking shape.

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Real estate experts have stopped short of calling Ashburton a national hot spot, but admit a $129,000 average asking price increase is “rather significant’’. The latest New Zealand Property Re port, produced by realestate.co.nz, has revealed that Ashburton has seen a 29.9 per cent year-on-year average property price

Location, location, location – and Ashburton is just that property place. The Ashburton District has enjoyed a 29.9 per cent year-on-year average property price increase, one of the biggest nationally.

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What: Ashburton’s average house price has increased by 29.9 per cent from July last year. Show me the money: The average house sale price was $560,955 in July. That’s a jump from $431,986 in July 2021.

Comparison with Christchurch: The average asking price in Christchurch in July was $681,938. Hot propertyHoldenDaryl

Theincrease.average Ashburton property ask ing price in July was $560,955, which was a massive jump from July 2021 when it was“Compared$431,986. to other districts across the country, that’s rather significant, particu larly when compared to Christchurch city’s average asking price, which in creased 15.2 per cent year-on-year,’’ re alestate.co.nz spokeswoman Vanessa Williams said. “New (Ashburton) listings were up 12.5 per cent when compared to July 2021, but have cooled in the winter months. This is to be expected (because) the property market is cyclical. Ashburton may see a burst of new listings in time for spring.’’ Despite its rising average asking price, Ashburton was still one of the more af fordable districts to purchase a property, Williams“Comparedsaid. to the average asking price in neighbouring Christchurch ($681,938), it’s safe to say property seek ers could find a home for a great price between the Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers. So, if you’re a fan of fly fishing, Ashburton could be a dream location to call home.’’ Whether those prices and listing jumps would hold was uncertain, but the signs were positive for the Ashburton District, according to Williams. “We have seen asking prices start to cool month-on-month (nationally), but so far Ashburton has bucked the trend and kept its prices stable. It’ll certainly be an interesting district to watch as the market shifts.’’

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The Ashburton District Council operates as open and transparently as it can, chief executive Hamish Riach says.

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“I contend these museums have a mandate, too often overlooked, to represent artists in and from their communities and art museums like Auckland Art Gallery, of which I was once director, are neglectful in this regard,” he said.Johnstone added that too often public art galleries exhibit progressive contemporary artists’ work because it looks good to their colleagues, government and quasi-government funding bodies, like Creative New Zealand, rather than respond to the interests of their wider public.

Chief ombudsman Peter Boshier recently launched an investigation into concerns some councils are discussing issues and making decisions behind closed doors in workshops.Ashburton is not one of the eight councils across the country the investigation will focus on, which Boshier said were chosen “for a variety of reasons”. “Some councils are getting it right. I want to understand how they achieve this and share their good practices with other councils so we can all learn from this investigation.”Riachbelieves Ashburton has its balance right in terms of what is covered in workshops and in public excluded sessions, which he said is governed by Local Government Ofﬁcial Information Act, 1987.The executive team of the council determines what warrants a workshop, based on the act, Riach said, but the councillors can override the decisions if they choose to.Not all workshops are open to the public, with some public excluded due to commercial sensitivity concerns or contractBoshiernegotiations.saidcouncils should be aware that holding workshops could create a perception that an issue has already been decided before it is brought to an open meeting for debate and a decision.

The curator of the travelling Kelliher Art Trust Collection considers major city art museums demonstrate little, if any, interest in displaying landscape paintings. Christopher Johnstone, speaking at the launch of the Kelliher landscape collection at the Ashburton Art Gallery, has no problem with museums displaying and purchasing any form of contemporary and avant-garde art, but believes it shouldn’t be at the expense of more traditional forms of painting like landscapes.

He believes boards and elected representatives are to blame because they don’t ensure the gallery’s director and professional team are fulﬁlling their policies and strategies or regularly reviewing them to ensure “they are publicJohnstonefacing”. argues that striking, effective and innovative landscapes would look powerful and contemporary on the walls of any major art museums. He welcomed the opportunity to tour the Kelliher collection, which consists of 32 paintings comprising prize-winning entries to its annual competition, subsequent purchases and commissioned paintings.

The result is a virtual “back-toback tour of six venues over 18 months, an exhibition organiser’s dreamJohnstonerun”. was delighted Ashburton expressed interest in the exhibition and, from the response so far in Blenheim, Nelson and Arrowtown, he has “every expectation that visitation here will be equally enthusiastic”.

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The Kelliher exhibition runs at the Ashburton Art Gallery until October 2.

The Ashburton council uses workshops to discuss ideas and to provide staff with direction, but they are not used for decision“Nomaking.decisions can be made at a workshop.“All decisions of council are made via council resolution at a council meeting.” Part of the ombudsman investigation is concerns around note-taking and record-keeping during these informal workshops.Riach said for Ashburton’s workshops the “minutes are recorded and are discoverable”.Thechief ombudsman will seek input from the public, councils, and their staff up until August Ombudsman’s26.focus group councils: Rotorua Lakes Council, Taranaki Regional Council, Taupo District Council, Palmerston North City Council, Rangitikei District Council, trictandtrictcil,DistrictWaimakaririCoun-TimaruDis-Council,CluthaDis-Council.

Curator, Christopher Johnstone, admires the work by Michael Smither, entitled St Bathans Diggings: Day and Night.

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While it’s a time of some uncertainty in local government due to a range of Central Government reforms, that means there’s also opportunity.

The report noted the economic and social impacts of the bridge closure in May 2021 due to severe flooding, which Mr Riach says highlights the role the bridge could play in climate change resilience.

It’s pleasing because contested seats is one sign of a healthy local democracy. Another vital sign is a strong voter turn-out. In the 2019 local government elections, Ashburton District’s voting participation was in the top ten in New Zealand, and with a great number of candidates this year, we hope to see a good number of votes.

The business case unveils detailed concepts to link Chalmers Avenue in Hampstead with Grahams Road in Tinwald.

Report Strengthens Case for Second Bridge Investment

I would like to encourage people to find out about the candidates standing and what is important to them, read our Pre-Election report to learn about Council’s work programme and the issues, then vote on what is important to them, their family and livelihoods.

With nominations having closed last Friday for the upcoming local elections it’s time to cast our attention to voting, which opens in less than a month’s time on September 16. Pleasingly, we have enough candidates to hold an election for each available position with 36 nominations in total received by the deadline. The positions available are for Mayor, Councillors in the Ashburton, Eastern and Western ward Councillors, as well as the Methven Community Board, and Braided Rivers Community Trust.

The Council is set to pursue the government to help fund a ‘nationally significant’ $113.6 million second bridge project between Ashburton and Tinwald, after reviewing a detailed business case for investment.

In light of the detailed business case, and the significant increase in construction costs, Council will consider increasing its own contribution in the next Annual Plan process 2023/24.

The proposal includes a 360-metre long bridge for vehicles, walkers and cyclists across the Ashburton/Hakatere River, a 60-metre long bridge in the Tinwald flood plain and new roundabouts at South Street, Wilkins Road and Grahams Road intersections.

Another way local residents can take part in democracy is by joining the 100-plus volunteers across the district who are members of their local reserve, pool or memorial hall board. After the elections take place these boards hold their triennial (threeyearly) meetings, and new board members are elected to govern the next triennium. These are a great way for people to exercise their governance skills, while helping connect their community with Council.

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Chief Executive Hamish Riach says, “This is a rigorous and thorough business case which places Council in a strong position to seek funding from the government. It positions Ashburton-Tinwald connectivity as more than just a second bridge for the township, but as a solution for enhancing State Highway One – the spine of New “NowZealand”.that more detail has been outlined, we have a clear view of the costs as well as the benefits. The revised project cost reflects the ongoing increases in construction costs since the initial estimate for the bridge construction was made over ten years ago,” Mr Riach said.

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Mr Riach says that the business case demonstrates that the constraints of having only a single connection goes beyond just traffic congestion issues.

It shows that travel choice, resilience, community severance, safety and freight movement across the Ashburton Hakatere River are significant issues.

“In May 2021 we saw how the increasing frequency of extreme weather events from climate change is likely to affect communities into the future with the bridge closure. It not only physically divided our community, but it also had serious impacts on the South Island, such as affecting goods being delivered to Dunedin”, said Mr Riach. The report shows that the current Ashburton Bridge has risks that are unique to other similar bridges, such as high usage by its local community and a very long detour route.

Once funding is secured, the detailed engineering design is proposed for 2024/25 with construction planned to begin the following year.

People can view the final list of candidates and read the Pre-Election report, on our election websitevoteashburton.nz

In 2021, Council budgeted $7.5 million of debt and funding in its 2021-31 LongTerm Plan for the conceptual project when the initial estimate was $37 million.

A late surge of nominations has meant there will be an election held for all of the positions available in the 2022 local elections. 36 nominations were received by the 12pm, Friday 12 August deadline. On Saturday 8 October, Mid Canterbury voters will be asked via postal vote to elect a mayor, nine district councillors, five Methven Community Board members and six Braided Rivers Community Trust Votingmembers.papers and candidate information will arrive in mailboxes from 16 September. Voting closes at noon on Saturday 8 ResidentsOctober. who missed the deadline for the final electoral roll can still enrol for special voting by visiting vote.nz or calling 0800 367 656. Staff at the Ashburton Public Library are also happy to help people complete their enrolment. A full list of the candidates and more information about voting can be found at voteashburton.nz

However, the Ashburton District Council and local sustainability groups are working with event organisers to move towards a zero-waste future.

Going Wasteless at Public Events

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Around two large kerbside bins of material were left for landfill. Lesley Ottey says the main culprit was takeaway coffee cups, but notes that there are good alternatives for those as well.

With public events returning to Mid Canterbury, one might also expect to see the return of event-related rubbish and waste.

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Ashburton District Council is proposing to temporarily close the following roads for the purposes Roaddescribed.proposed to be closed: • EAST STREET, from Moore Street to Havelock Street • TANCRED STREET, from East Street to Cass Street • BURNETT STREET, from East Street to Cass Street

The open day includes an introduction to Worm Farming at 10.30am, a Love Food, Hate Waste presentation at 12pm and a recycling tour at 1pm. Find out more about the open day at ecoeducate.co.nz

We’ve produced a draft plan to help grow the Ashburton Airport into a vibrant facility that supports the local economy and benefits our community. We’re proposing to introduce new recreational hangar, commercial hangar and hangar home precincts. We want to hear what you think Share your feedback at ashburton.govt.nz/haveyoursay

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WINSLOW WILLOWBY ROAD, from the Longbeach Road intersection to approximately 500m from the intersection with State Highway 1 Purpose: To enable the Ashburton Car Club to hold the ‘Winslow Willowby Road Standing Quarter Mile Sprint’ Period of Closure: From 9.00am until 4.00pm on Saturday, 10 September 2022 Objections: By 4.00pm on Wednesday, 31 August 2022 This proposed closure is made under the Local Government Act 1974 - Schedule 10 (11 (e)) and will be considered at the Council meeting on 17 August 2022. Date Change: This event and proposed road closure was previously scheduled for 3 September 2022.

Objections: Any person objecting to the proposals above 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 the date noted.

One of the groups helping to reduce waste is Eco Educate, who are contracted by the Council to audit kerbside recycling bins and provide sustainability education throughout the District. Eco Educate founder, Lesley Ottey, and her team currently work with 54 schools, preschools and colleges across Mid Canterbury.

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of having a skip full of rubbish at the end of the weekend, we had a 240 litre bin full of perfect recycling, over 11kgs of food-soiled carboard for our worm farm and about 30 litres of food scraps for composting,” said Lesley.

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Purpose: To enable the holding of a community event – Ashburton Market Day Period of Closure: From 7.00am until 6.00pm on Monday, 26 September 2022 Objections: By 4.00PM on Monday, 29 August 2022 Road proposed to be closed:

The Council requires event organisers to show how they plan to minimise waste when applying for funding for community events. They also need to be smokefree and promote sun-smart initiatives.

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“One of the easiest ways we can help, is to have a reusable coffee cup with us in the car. If more people started bringing these to events, then we could see a really amazing result.”

Council staff are thanking Mid Canterbury dog owners for completing their doggy regos on time, with over 6,000 dogs registered in July. There's still time left for unregistered dogs to get sorted as well. Although a late fee now applies, registering before August 30 will save owners from being issued with a costly Registrationsinfringement.canbecompleted at the Council offices or online at ashburtondc.

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Another area of focus for Eco Educate is helping food vendors learn about sustainable options for serving food and beverages. Lesley says most operators are making a genuine effort to get it right but can be tripped up by misleading product “Apackaging.lotoftakeaway food containers say they’re compostable but can actually only be composted in commercial facilities which aren’t available to us.” says Lesley. “So, we can help businesses avoid products that will end up in landfill, despite their good intentions”

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way through the takeaway containers, which will be turned into worm castings and liquid tea - perfect for fertilising the Lesleygarden.Ottey says there’s an opportunity for the public to learn more about worm farms at the upcoming Eco Educate Open Day. Anyone interested is invited down to their education centre at the Ashburton Resource Recovery Park from 10am to 2pm on Saturday 3 September.

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The food-soiled cardboard from Glow in the Park has now found its way into a repurposed bathtub which serves as the Eco Educate worm farm. Inside, a mass of tiger worms are happily munching their

They’re also becoming a common sight at events throughout the District, such as the recent Glow in the Park in the Tinwald Domain. Over three nights, the Eco Educate team worked with the organisers and food vendors to successfully divert a large amount of material from going to “Insteadlandfill.

Ashburton Vintage Car Club chairman Peter Jacob will be one of many rolling their cars out to help sup port the Daffodil Day fundraising drive on Sunday. The club will be one of many hosting events on Sunday for the club’s National Day, with any profits going towards the Cancer Society. Jacob said it will be great to be able support a great cause like Daffodil Day, adding that any funds raised in Ashburton will stay with the Ashburton branch of the cancer society. A sausage sizzle will be provided on the day and you can bring any vehicle to show off, vintage, classic or modern.

What: Ashburton Vintage Car Club Show and Shine. When: Sunday, August 21, 11am till 2pm Where: Ashburton Vintage Car Club clubrooms, 86 Maronan Road. Cost: $10 per vehicle, and gold coin entry for spectators.

Matt Williams is facing the big gest challenge of his life. He’s playing what he calls the “most recognised name in hu man history” in the Ashburton Event Centre’s major show for 2022.Matt is the lead in Jesus Christ Superstar, a production the event centre is mounting in association with Variety Theatre Ashburton (VTA).“I’ve given time to think about the role and to portray Jesus honestly,” Matt said. There are enough triggers and Matt refers to the Bible, TV and movies and talking to church-go ing members of his extended family.“It’s not about putting on a robe and a crown of thorns,” he said. It’s about taking on the per sona from his own upbringing, witnessing other productions and absorbing the interpretation from the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.“It’sthe biggest role I’ve ever done in terms of difficulty, sing ing the music and portraying the character,” he said. It’s easy to say Matt’s had plen ty of time. He auditioned for Jesus last year and was successful, but then the pandemic intervened. Now the Ashburton Event Cen tre is rehearsing the production for the third time. He sees it as an ongoing learn ingMattprocess.says director, Roger Farr, has made some subtle changes from the first cancelled produc tion to this year’s show, and he’s needed to absorb them. “The more I do, the more I find out and get into the character,” heJesussaid. is in most of the scenes and, as well as interpreting the role, Matt has a major sing ahead of Hehim.says he’s had to extend his voice to meet the demands of the role. About six weeks out from opening night, the show’s in a good“Weplace.have a talented cast and crew and the support from our directors, Roger, Jo Castelow and Julia Bell, is just incredible,” he said.Matt also acknowledges his apostles – “a bunch of charac ters who’ve helped me get into the role” – and the background choir.Hewas about to say the show “will knock your socks off” but changes it to robes as the cast will dress in replica garments that were worn at the time of Christ. “The show is one of the greatest Andrew Lloyd Webber has writ ten and there’s something in it for everyone,” he said. “Great passion, a familiar story and wonderful music.” Jesus Christ Superstar runs at the Ashburton Event Centre from October 1-8.

It’s disappointing to report that we caught four drink drivers over the past week in the Ashburton District.Sharing the road with someone who is over the limit places us all at great risk so if you are going out, and planning to drink alcohol, ensure you have made a plan to get home safely, because drink driving is irresponsible and can have major consequences. Theft In the past week, we have had four vehicle break-ins. One in Rakaia and three in the Ashburton District, all targeting valuables inside the vehicle. Items stolen included tools, a wal let and some ski gear. Please do not leave valuables visi ble in a car. It makes your vehicle of interest to offenders, who often break a window for rapid entry. My advice is to take valuables, such as wallets, out of the car when parked up and at night park in a well lit area or secure garage where possible. Online scams Recently there has been an increase in phishing scams asking for personal information.

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A dramatic scene in Jesus Christ Superstar is the crucifixion and Matt Williams rehearses the sequence where he carries the cross.

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■ Heat the oil on medium low in a deep heavy based lidded pan. Add the onion and cook gently until the onion softens, making sure it doesn’t colour. ■ Add coriander roots and stems and chilli and cook gently for another 2-3 minutes. ■ Add the prepared pumpkin, parsnips and carrots. Stir through the curry powder. Pour over the vegetable stock. Stir while bringing to the boil. ■ Reduce heat and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. ■ Add coconut milk and tomatoes. Continue cooking for a further 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft. ■ Add the chopped silverbeet. Stir through gently and cook until it wilts. Season to taste. ■ Chop the coriander leaves and scatter over the curry before serving. ■ Serve with rice. Notes: ■ Curry can be topped with finely chopped roasted peanuts, crispy shallots or toasted coconut if wished ■ Serve with paratha, naan or poppadums. Recipe courtesy vegetables.co.nzof Mt Hutt Skifield was shining bright under the full moon at their recent Moon Ski event, and some fireworks made it even brighter.

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members of government, given the keys to control New Zealand, and to act on behalf of the everyday Kiwi by ensuring that life here is as good as it possibly can be. It’s a pretty straight up and down role, advocate for your electorate and stand up for your party beliefs. Nothing more really, nothing less. Yet it seems as though the role of politician is rapidly changing. Sitting in the chambers and debating the hot topic of the week with peers and adversaries – the stuff that used to fill the news bulletins – has been removed and in its place has come drama, scandal and conflict. Situations that were dealt with and handled better as youngsters on the playground at school. In fact, that might be a disservice to There’syoungsters.amanner in which our politicians seem to hold themselves that almost appears like they have God complexes. They go tit-for-tat with their adversaries, both on the political bench and out in the public sphere.

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It’s been a tumultuous past few years to be fair. Lots of individual behaviour that’s left a lot to be desired some in-house questionable politics across the room and a general sliding in the esteem in which politicians are held by the very people who elect them. In the past week and a bit, we’ve dealt with the historic situation surrounding National’s Sam Uffindell and his dirty university flat, his bullying and bashing of someone while at school and what he had to breakfast on January 5, 1998. Then we moved onto Labour MP Gaurav Sharma and his allegations of bullying within the Labour offices and potential misspending of funds. It’s a bizarre situation on both sides of the fence that one, but it is an issue that really shouldn’t be being aired in public. Right now, New Zealand is facing some tough times. The rebound, or is it continued bounce, from Covid-19 still plagues us, but couple that with cost-of-living crisis, a record-high inflation rate and general uncertainty and unease across the country about how the next few years are going to play out – people need security. They need to know that our politicians can go about their jobs each week without becoming embroiled in another scandal of misdeed or misfortune. They need to know that their income streams and their livelihoods are in capable and safe hands to guide them through the murky seas.Inshort, they need better than what they are getting now.

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

Ashburton Community Walking Group Mondays and Fridays at 10.30am. Walnut Avenue Pavilion. Waireka Croquet Club Mahjong, 1pm, club rooms, Phillip Street, Ashburton. Mid Canterbury Linedancers Weekly beginner class 1pm-2pm, Easy intermediate & intermediate 2pm-4.30pm at the Tinwald Memorial Hall. Instructor Annette Fyfe. MSA Dance Section Monday 4.00pm to 6.00pm All welcome at the MSA Havelock St.

Blacksmiths Blacksmith’s display among other displays. Methven Museum - Main Street, Methven. Our current display traces Methven and surrounding areas blacksmiths, their objects and Openinformation.everyTuesday and Friday 2-4p.m. Free admission but donations welcome. Every Thursday and Saturday Ashburton Toy Library Open every Thursday and Saturday from 9.30am-12.30pm, plus every alternate Tuesday 3.30pm-5pm at 106 Victoria Street.

Age Concern Ashburton Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. All levels of ability are welcome. $2 per 1hr session. Tinwald Holy Spirit Church, Thomson Street at 11am.

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Age Concern Ashburton Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. All levels of ability are welcome. $2 per 1hrHeldsession.atAllenton St David’s Church, Allens Rd at 9.30am. • Held at Ashburton Buffalo Lodge Rooms, Cox St at 10.30am. • Held at Ashburton Buffalo Lodge Rooms, Cox St at 1.30pm. Held at Staveley Community Hall at 2pm. Pickleball Ashburton Every Wednesday from 9.30am - 11.30am at EA Networks Centre. St Stephen’s Anglican Church Holy Communion at 10am on Park Street. Age Concern Ashburton Programme for the elderly runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am. Hip Hop for Seniors 10am-11am at the Ashburton Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street, Ashburton, $5. Waireka Croquet Club Euchre, 1.30pm, Philip Street, Ashburton. Ashburton open coffee mornings All are welcome at the Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street. 10.30am - 12 noon. MSA Tai Chi Class is at 10.30am. Cost $3 per session at the MSA on Havelock Street. Ashburton Woodworkers Clubrooms at Plains Museum site 1pm - 4pm.

Club Meeting at courthouse 8.30am. Ashburton Menz Shed 9am-2pm at 8 William Street. Ashburton Ladies Friendship Club 9.45am, Sinclair Centre. Speeches, morning tea, every fourth Wednesday of the month. Wednesday Walk Group 9.30am. Meet on Walnut Avenue on the west side of the Ashburton College Auditorium entrance.

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

Last Sunday of every month Nor’Westers Muso’s Club All are welcome, as is any style of music. 2pm - 6pm at Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern. First Sunday of every month

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• Rakaia St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Bridge St at 1.00pm. • Hampstead Hakatere Church Rooms, Oxford St at 1.30pm. MSA Tai Chi Classes at 10.30am. Cost $3 per session at the MSA on Havelock Street.

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• Held at Methven All Saints Anglican Church Chapman St at 10.30am.

Methven Market At Methven Resort, from 9am to 1pm. Third Monday of every month

August AshburtoneventsHorticultural Society Annual General Meeting is on Friday August 19, at 2 pm at Domain Pavilion, Walnut OurAvenue.meetings are held on Third Friday of each month. No meetings in December, June & July.

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AshburtonFridays Community Walking Group Walking for about 30-40 minutes on Mondays and Fridays at 10.30am. Meet Walnut Avenue Pavilion. St Stephen’s Anglican Church Seniors Coffee Club, 2nd and 4th of the month at 10.30am, St Stephen’s Parish Centre, Park St. Ashburton Justice of the Peace JP available for all signing services from 12-2pm. No appointment necessary. No fee. Community House. 44 Cass Street. Pickleball Ashburton EA Networks Centre from 6-8pm. Paddles provided.

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Ashburton Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am.

Justice of the Peace JP available for all signing services on Tuesdays and Fridays at 12pm-2pm. No appointment necessary. No fee. Community House, 44 Cass Street.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club Competition and social play, all welcome from 1pm at 115 Racecourse Road.

AshburtonSundays Strollers Club Meeting at courthouse 8.30am. Ashburton Anglican Parish StSundayStephen’s Anglican Church, Park St 10 am. Holy Communion StSundayAndrew’s Anglican Church, Thomson St 10 am. Holy Communion, 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 10am Morning Worship. Service led by Rev. Eric Mattock. All welcome. Sinclair Centre, Park Street. Grace Presbyterian Church 10am at 63 Princes Street. Hakatere Presbyterian Parish Morning Worship at 10am, Rev. Johanna Warren.1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 65 Oxford Street • 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 127 Thomson Street Tinwald Pickleball Ashburton Sunday is organised competition day at EA Networks Stadium from 3 - 5pm. Some courts available for social play. Every Monday and Saturday Allenton Golf Croquet Club Venue Allenton Sports Club. Monday, Saturday. Start every week Monday September 19 until March 27 2023. Starting time 1.15pm. Every Tuesday and Friday

MSA indoor bowls At MSA 7pm start. New members welcome Mid Canterbury Badminton Club Badminton Club night from 7-9pm. All abilities welcome at EA Networks Centre.

RSA Indoor Bowls Every Tuesday at 12.45. RSA in the Doris Linton Lounge. $2, followed by a cuppa & chat. Pickleball Ashburton EA Networks Centre from 5-7pm. Paddles are provided.

The Ashburton Electronic Organ & Keyboard Club meets on the third Monday of every month (except December/January) at Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street at 7.30pm

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Mid Canterbury Linedancers Weekly beginner class 6.30pm-7.30pm, easy intermediate & intermediate 7.30pm-9pm at the Tinwald Memorial Hall.

Every Wednesday, Saturday Allenton Golf Croquet Club Wednesdays & Saturdays. Start every week from Wednesday September 21 2022 until March 29 2023, starting time 9.45am.

Shed 9am-2pm at 8 William Street. Age Concern Ashburton Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. All levels of ability are welcome. $2 per 1hr session.

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AshburtonMonthly Embroiderers’ Guild Meet Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street first Saturday of the month 10.30am-3.30pm, second Thursday of the month 1pm-3.30pm, third Tuesday of the month -9pm, and the fourth Thursday of the month 10.30am-3.30pm.

Ashburton Aviation Museum 1-3pm. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

Device Drop-In Sessions Free Device Help Sessions at the Ashburton Public Library every Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm. Art Addicts Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids. Donations appreciated. 3 - 4.30pm.

Ashburton’sSaturdaysWinter Market North end of West Street carpark, from 9am. Ashburton MSA Petanque Club Social play from 1.30pm at 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport from 10am - 3pm. Ashburton Woodworkers Clubrooms at Plains Museum site 1pm-4pm. Seventh-Day Adventist Church 10am, Weekly worship & Bible Study. • 11am, Sabbath singing & Sermon. At Grace Presbyterian Church building, 63 Princes St. Ashburton. All welcome! Vintage Car Club 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald The Museum and Parts Shed will be OPEN on Saturdays during the month of August, Time: 10.00am to 12 noon.

St Stephen’s Anglican Church Seniors Coffee Club 10.30am on Park Street.

Creative Fibre Saturday August 20, 10am; Weaving Workshop, Ashfords Mill House. Contact Bev Bennett 308-4262. St David’s Union Church Thursday August 18, 10.00am, St David’s Union Church. Fit Kidz for pre-schoolers and caregivers, 48 Allens Road. Friday August 19, 6.00am, St David’s Union Church. Women’s Circuit Training, 48 Allens SundayRoad. August 21, 9.30am, St David’s Union Church. Worship Service led by Rev Jim Young. 48 Allens Road, Ashburton. Monday August 22, 6.00am, St David’s Union Church. Women’s Circuit Training, 48 Allens TuesdayRoad. August 23, 9.30am, St David’s Union Church. Walking Group meets outside church, 48 Allens WednesdayAugustRoad. 24, 6.00am, St David’s Union Church. Women’s Circuit Training, 48 Allens WednesdayRoad.August 24, 9.30am. St David’s Union Church. Steady As You Go Exercise Group. 48 Allens Road. Thursday August 25, 10.00am, St David’s Union Church, Fit Kidz for pre-schoolers and caregivers. 48 Allens Road. Friday August 26, 6.00am. St David’s Union Church, Women’s Circuit Training. 48 Allens Road. Vintage Car Club 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald. The Museum and Parts Shed will be OPEN on the following Saturdays during the month of August 2022, time 10.00am to 12 noon: August 13, 20, 27. September events Handbags & Gladrags 2022 September 23, 7pm, at the MSA. Mystery handbag auction, silent auction, raffles, music by Luke Glendining. Tickets $30pp (tables of 6) includes glass of bubbles and anti-pasto Ticketsplatter. from Safer Mid Canterbury, 44 Cass Street, Proceedsannaarrowsmith@hotmail.co.nztolocalWhiteRibbon&CanBead.

• Ashburton St Stephen’s Church, Park Street at 1pm. • Ashburton Buffalo Lodge Rooms, Cox Street at 1pm. Waireka Croquet Club Mahjong, 1pm, club rooms, Phillip Street. Ashburton MSA Petanque Club From 1.30pm at 115 Racecourse Road.

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One of the reasons LUDF managed this was to use soil moisture monitoring with a scheduled irrigation application.

“The other thing we did was improve the irrigation efficiency,” says Cameron. “We moved the centre pivot 80 metres north, we took the swing arm off the end of it and replaced it with two slower part pivots. We also introduced solar set pivots in the corners which moved away from the long line laterals. What this did was reduce the amount of excess water applied which meant that an average amount of water was reduced down to 200mm.” When cows go to the winter grazing block they are feeding on fodderbeet or kale and we know that those systems can be leaking because urine is deposited onto the bare ground over the winter time, Cameron said. A 30 per cent reduction in nitrogen leaching can be achieved by sowing a catch crop of oats after the cows have grazed the break of fodderbeet or kale. Another option is to build some standoff pads. Either a wood chip base or a synthetic carpet base – but the important thing is the animals are tipped off the winter grazing block once they have had their full ration of feed. Then there are 16-18 hours on the feed pads and the drainage from these pads is collected in the effluent pond.“On LUDF we have installed a Cleartech effluent cooling system,” Cameron said. “One of the benefits of this is that it reduces the amount of effluent requiring either storage in the pond or application to the land. “When the cows come to the yard the effluent would normally go into the effluent storage pond, but we have intersected that, put it in a clarifying tank which treats the effluent and the top part of the tank is sent to a recycle tank to wash the yard. This means we are sending less effluent to the pond so it doesn’t fill so quickly and we don’t have to apply the effluent when the soils are wet.” So to summarise, here we go!

■ Lowering the stocking rate in the autumn will reduce leaching.

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Nitrogen is the dirty word on every dairy farmer’s agenda and Government and council regulations are coming thick and fast. But there is hope on the horizon according to Professor Keith Cameron of Lincoln University. Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) has taken on a number of initiatives and is having positive results in reducing the amount of nitrogen leached onto its paddocks, he says. “Here in the Selwyn Waihora catchment, we have to reduce nitrogen leaching by 30 per cent. It is a Inchallenge.”grazedpasture systems most nitrate leaching occurs from the urine off the cows rather than fromThefertiliser.leaching loss from urea fertiliser is generally insignificant by comparison because it’s applied at times when it’s needed to create more pasture for the cows to eat.A lot of the research being conducted in New Zealand is trying to find ways to reduce the nitrogen loss from the urine patch, Cameron“Atsays.LUDF we use lysimeters – there are 60 spread across the farm – that collect the water and measure the nitrate concentration,” he says. Using Italian ryegrass reduces the amount of nitrate leaching by 25 per cent compared to a perennial ryegrass/white clover mix. Italian has a lower leaching loss, the reason being that it has a higher growth rate in the late autumn when uptake from the plant is critical to reducing the risk of leaching.Another way to reduce nitrate leaching is to use plantain, maize, orThesefodderbeet.plants can reduce the nitrogen from 700kg per hectare down to 500kg per hectare. Through the use of these plants there is a 42 per cent reduction in nitrogen leaching from the LUDF lysimeters, Cameron says. There is a lot of research being conducted on the use of plantain to measure benefits on the farm. Study has found that perennial ryegrass/white clover mixture is higher in nitrogen, but this can be reduced by putting plantain into the pasture mix. Including plantain and Italian ryegrass combined gives an even bigger reduction.“Wecan use lower input systems to reduce nitrogen leaching and still be profitable,” Cameron said.“In the Pastoral 21 Research Programme (P21) the effect of reducing a high stocking rate of five cows per hectare down to 3.5 cows per hectare was investigated. The nitrogen fertiliser application was dropped from 400kg per hectare down to 150. The grain supplement was dropped from 800 down to 100kg per cow per year. The important outcome was that the calculations showed there would be a reduction of 38 down to 30 kilogrammes of nitrogen per hectare leached. That is about a 30 per cent reduction.

The information from this electronic device went to an aerial which sent a signal back to the farm ofﬁce where it examined the soil moisture on the farm.

■ Improve irrigation efﬁciency by soil moisture managing.

■ Using nitriﬁcation inhibiting technology such as Cleartech as well as efﬁcient recycling.

Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) is leading the way trialling nitrogen-inhibiting research.

■ Use standoff pads in the winter.

■ Reduce the urinary nitrogen concentration coming out the rear end of the cow by having plantain in the pasture, or other feed options like high carbohydrate maize or fodderbeet.

■ Use cool-season active plants like Italian ryegrass.

“So what did LUDF do? It reduced the stocking rate from four cows per hectare down to 3.4 cows per hectare. That took off about 100 cows. We got the same milksolids by improving the cow’s diet. We reduced the fertiliser applied from 277kg per hectare down to 148. That gave us about a 15 per cent reduction in leaching: from 72 down to below 60,” CameronLUDFsaid. then introduced improved irrigation management and irrigation infrastructure. And these changes combined gave around about 25-30 per cent reduction in nitrate leaching, taking the farm from 72 down to about 42, and well meeting the target of 30 per cent.

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75 Harrison Street, ALLENTON Fantastic investment opportunity containing five separate tenancies with a mix of retail businesses. A prosperous Allenton suburban shopping area surrounded by an ever growing residential suburb. This investment is a great opportunity for entry level commercial property investment.

One of the last remaining undeveloped sites in the Riverside Industrial Estate. Central location close to the town centre, will suit a variety of business uses. Fully fenced 2100m2 site providing street frontage of approx. 30 metres. Three-bay pole shed with concrete floor, one bay lock-up with staffroom and toilet amenities. Could supplement the use of the site prior to future development. Some casual lease/tenancy income provides an offset to holding cost.

19A Baker Street, ALLENTON Tucked away in a private rear section, this home will be brand new. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, master with en suite and WIR. Open plan kitchen, dining and living areas perfectly positioned for the sun and heated with a heat Therepump.isaseparate laundry as you walk through to the double garage. The property will be easy care with room for off-street parking. Brand New and Coming Soon Offers Over: $675,000 Web ID AUW3376570

03 307 9176 Ashburton 283 Wills Street Open Home So close to town

"The Willows" presents a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase a quality farm in one of Mid Canterbury's most tightly held and premier farming areas. Held in the same family for over 100 years, the sale is a unique offering of a generational farm. A 195.11 ha irrigated intensive arable farm unit which features highly productive Rakaia and Templeton soils. Soils of this quality together with an efficient irrigation system enable growing a diverse range of specialist high value and yielding crops including yams, flower bulb's, small seeds and cereals plus lamb finishing. The farm demonstrates above average reliable yields.

An attractive medium scale unit allowing for multiple land use options and revenue streams. Situated in the heart of Mid Canterbury close to services offering logistics flexibility for dairy support, all livestock grazing, finishing or arable production options. Natural attributes include a spring fed creek with fish and bird life, mature shelter belts and established river boundaries. Tender closes 12.00pm Thu 18 Aug 2022 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AR105846 Greg Jopson M 027 447 4382 Rakaia 113 McKays Road New Listing

Don't miss the opportunity to purchase this four bedroom property so close to Ashburton CBD and amenities. As neat as a pin inside and out, it's so easy to see how effortless your lifestyle would be if you owned this gorgeous two-storey home. Enjoying floods of natural light, there are three double bedrooms with built in wardrobes, two bathrooms and two toilets, a study or fourth bedroom. 2 1 2 For Sale Buyers $578,000+ View Sat 20 Aug 10.45 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AU107439

Located in the favoured farming location of Anama/Mayfield area of Mid Canterbury this large-scale pivot irrigated dairy support property is well worthy of inspection. This unit has two homes, plus near new single person 1 bedroom unit, large set of cattle yards, excellent lane system, silage pit and excellent range of farm improvements. With a solid history of dairy support over many years this unit has all the requirements for sustainable environmental and resource parameters that is required in today's new world. Irrigated by seven pivots the farm has approximately 357 ha irrigated by Barrhill Chertsey Irrigation (BCI) water.

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Allenton 71 Racecourse Road Open Home Brand new and yours

Looking for a home, home + income or both in one of Canterbury's fastest growing tourism hotspots then this property maybe the one for Theyou!original 1920's villa has been extended into a functional and character lodge that can sleep up to 14 guests. There are a total of five bedrooms downstairs serviced by 3 bathrooms (one of which has wheelchair access). 6 4 2 Deadline Sale closes 12.00pm Thu 25 Aug 2022 View Sat 20 Aug 10.30 - 11.00am Web pb.co.nz/AL104746

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All you would expect from a modern, new build. Brick and oblique vertical weatherboards, double glazing and coloursteel roofing. Entry is into a lobby with living to one side. Internal kitchen with a scullery is open to the spacious dining and living area with access to a patio area. An additional separate lounge also has an outside area. Sale 21 Aug 10.30 - 11.00am Web pb.co.nz/ 49 Hakatere Drive Open Home Breathe the fresh air with a hint of an ocean view. Situated on the upper level of Bachs on the banks of the Ashburton River and Hakatere Beach. Popular for fishing, whitebaiting and general relaxation. This two bedroom Bach has a great living space, made even better with the addition of a modern conservatory a few years ago. 1/288 Wills Street Listing It doesn't get better than this bathroom, glazed of bedrooms, plan private patio very easy care section with single garaging. disappointed. Fri 26 Aug 2022 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AL107370 Staveley Road Notice 83.24 ha - Dairy support, deer & livestock

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Perfectly positioned just a short walk from town, this beautifully modern double glazed townhouse with quality fixtures and fittings enjoys so much natural light and is now available for a new owner, whether you're downsizing, retiring or maybe even purchasing an investment property. Stunning open plan kitchen dining and living spaces with sliding doors to the outdoor area. 1 1 2 For Sale Buyers $535,000+ View Sat 20 Aug 11.30 - 12.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AU12336

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2 1 1 For Sale Buyers $385,000+ View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AU106647 Ashburton 112D Smithfield Road Lifestyle opportunity not to be missed! Located at the end of a private laneway off Smithfield Road, this lifestyle section is ready for your dream home to be built. This is the last bare section in this quality subdivision, all other sections have been developed to a high standard. • 5130sqm section plus shared laneway (2505sqm) • Sealed access driveway and character fencing • Power and fibre at boundary For Sale Buyers $360,000+ View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AL106388 Winslow 38 Winslow Willowby Road 2.6 ha - Upgrade to a rural lifestyle An uncommon find nowadays just a few minutes from Ashburton. Well fenced with post and rail entry, power on site to a good well with submersible pump, tank and pressure tank reticulation to portable troughs and trickle shelter irrigation. Great views of the alps available from a number of sensible building sites. Develop as you please!! Small set of stock yards and poles in for a small shed. Tender closes 3.00pm

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From the minute you walk in you'll feel at home in this three bedroom property. It's light and bright, has great flow between living spaces and it's warm featuring compliant log fire and two heat pumps for convenience. Spacious west facing lounge, adjoining dining area with updated kitchen with plenty of storage. 1 2 For Sale Buyers $529,000+ View Sat 20 Aug 11.00 - 11.30am Web pb.co.nz/

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Strowan Fields. Selling fast. Sections limited. Contact us today. Discover the possibilities for your land... Jennian Homes Canterbury 212 Main South Road, Sockburn P 03 741 1436 E canterbury@jennian.co.nz jennian.co.nz Michele Strange M 027 491 5266 E michele.strange@jennian.co.nz Strowan Fields Strowan Fields offers stunning surroundings and views which stretch to the Southern Alps for the ultimate backdrop! ThisCommunityisasafe, connected community; a place where people of all ages and stages, from all walks of life, can come together, enjoying the beautiful wide streets and sharing the communal green spaces. StrowanAmenitiesFields has every amenity you could wish for located within walking distance. In the heart of Ashburton you’ll find everything from supermarkets, medical centres and petrol stations to an array of bustling cafes, bars and eateries. Design your own. Have a Dream? Delight in a Jennian.

18 CLUB NEWS Ashburton Guardian Thursday, August 18, 2022

What a beautiful weekend we had, the course has bounced back well after all the rain, but it was playing long off the blue tees for our fifth club champs qual ifying round. Top score of the day was young Nathan Stephen, shooting a great 90 off a 25 handicap for a net 65. Nathan was 5 shots clear of the field with Mitchell Lye, Craig Bain and Dave Morrison following him with 70s, then Hayden Mc and Pad dy a further shot back. We now have all the grades set and the draw should be out soon, but after a quick glance I can give the top seeds. Leading the way in seniors is Jeff He witt and Dave Morrison. Paddy and Tim Newton top the inters. Noel Sutton and Brad Fallaver head the junior As and then Young Nathan and Bruce Ferriman are the ones to stop in Junior B. We will look a bit more in depth at the Match play games next week. This Saturday we have round two of the DCL cup, which has now been shortened to a two-round game. Leading the field after round one are Ron Carlson and Gerard Gallagher on 68 with Gaby and Rob Pawsey a shot back. Good luck to we have the final round of the weekend pennants, with most of our teams still in the hunt for semi-finals berths. Bucking the trend is the Alex team, they are heading to Mayfield to play Point which will be their final game this season. In the scratch league, they will be play ing a double header at Point. Jeff and the A team will play Gleniti and Temuka hoping to consolidate their top 4 posi tion to play for the Holmes cup, while Robbie and the B team have a bye and then play Timaru and will hoping for a big win to get into the Holmes or may well settle for playing in the second level Hayes Cup. Davo and the Redpath boys head to Geraldine to take on the home team. They need 1 point to guarantee a semi-final berth, so even I wouldn’t back against them. Then finally in the Patterson, the old dogs sit 4th and the pups sit 7th but with only 9 points separating 3rd and 7th and 17 points on offer for a big win, it is all on for young and old. They are also at Geraldine, the Old Dogs take on Rakaia who sit in second place and the Pups take on Temuka who are third. Two big wins will see them both go through, but more than likely it will be a damp squib with tears over beers and plenty of “what ifs” and “if onlys”. Results and dissections next week. Coming up Sunday week, we have the annual Foodstuffs Trophy, where we take on our great friends from over the bridge. The game this year is at Ashbur ton. It is a mixed day individual stable ford. Every score counts. All the scores are added together and averaged out then Tinwald take the trophy home. Make a note in your diary, check the website for start times and pop along to join in the fun. Good golfing.

Mid Canterbury Ladies Friendship Club

Wakanui Women’s Institute President Juliana welcomed members to the July meeting and thanked Mar garet for her hospitality. Sympathy was extended to two families who had both lost family members. Apologies were re ceived and the Aspirations were recited.

Tinwald Golf Club Tinwald Ladies - 16 August - LGU Silver: Christine Kinita 78, Bronze 1: Di Bell, Bronze 2: Val Prendergast 75, 9 Hole: Helen Hargreaves Stroke:40. Val Prendergast 75c/b, Barb Cochrane 75, Karen Young 75, Di Bell 75. Nearest the Pin: No 2 (2nd Shot) Murray Young Property Broker; Sue Gutsell, No 6 (2nd Shot) Sims Bakery; Di Bell, No 12 Mac & Maggie; Not Struck, 16 (2nd Shot) Out door Adventure; Marilyn Bennett, Memory Funeral Longest Putt; June Bruhns. 9 Hole – LGU: Helen Hargraves 40, Denise Morgan 42, Denise Wells 43.

SPORTS RESULTS

Ashburton Golf Club

It is not often that a Bridge player opens up a hand like this one from recent club play. Dealer, South, will pass, as will West and North, (although some Norths play ing weak 2 openings may be tempted) leaving East to open 2 Clubs. For many partnership understandings this bid in dicates 23 plus points, and nothing to do with a club suit. West, with 7 points can give a positive response of 2 Spades – less than 7 points and his response would be 2 Diamonds – a negative. East now knows that between the 2 hands they have at least 32 points, and upon discovering 2 Kings missing, set tles for 6 NT, needing to make 12 out of 13 tricks. South’s opening lead of a Diamond will be taken in the dummy and declarer realises immediately that a finesse against either the Heart or Club K will be necessary. A small spade is played to the A, K, Q in hand, and the Spade 10 overtaken by the J in dum my to cash the Spade 9, discarding the Heart 2 from hand. It is now time for the finesse against one of the missing Kings! To lead a small Heart from dummy towards the A, Q in East’s hand gives less information than leading the Club Q, and, fortunately it is successful as the Heart Q holds the trick. Now, over to the remaining Diamond honour card in dummy, back to the Dia mond A, Q in hand, play the Club A and give up the remaining Club to South’s K. 12 tricks made.

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The August meeting was presided over by President Julie Begg. After the Na tional Anthem was sung, a new member, Carol was inducted into the club. The mini speaker was Alan Andrews who spoke about the trip he is organising 27 September to Oamaru and North Otago to raise money for the Cancer Society. The bus will be leaving at 8am as it will be a long day. There will be a visit to the Waitaki Boys High School, the old Port and a stopover on the way home. He gave a personal account of the battles he and members of his family have had with cancer. He told of his brother who was diagnosed with cancer as a young man and of his own and his wife’s cancer journey. That is why he wants to pay back. Members were reminded of the coffee morning on August 17 at 10am, also of the lunch date of 31 August.

The sales table and raffle were held as usual. A member read out a funny story of a bumper sticker. After morning tea there was a quiz organising by Gwen. Members did reasonably well with the history, New Zealand and general knowledge questions.

Mid Canterbury Central Friendship Club President Merv welcomed 57 members to the August meeting and received 12 apologies. The members then stood for a moments silence in remembrance of the passing of Ron Donaldson and Alistair White. Carl Ruddenklau then reported on a meeting with represent atives from other Friendship clubs at Timaru last month. Each club rep. gave an account of how their club was per forming, and while there were no issues arising, there were some concerns about falling attendances. Ron Winchester spoke about the pro posed bus trip to the Lake Ellesmere dis trict on 22nd September. Also, Ken Bor land spoke about Alan Andrews planned bus trip to Oamaru on September 27 in aid of the Cancer Society. Our mini speaker was Don Reith, who was born in Ashburton and was educat ed at Hinds Primary School and at Ti maru Boys High School where he talked about some of the incidents, After leav ing school he worked on the home farm at Ealing managing the stock. At that time Irrigation was being in stalled on the farms by Italian and Greek workers and he recounted the tough times these people lived through. Due to his father’s bad health Don started buy ing stock at sales but as a young short lad had to convince the auctioneers he was a genuine buyer. Don and his wife retired to Geraldine and later moved to Ashburton. The club then retired for a delicious morning tea with buttered scones and Ourjam. main speaker was Ray King who spoke about the Life Education Trust which has mobile classrooms that spend a few days at a primary school to ed ucate children how to look after their bodies. The idea of this type of educa tion initially came from a minister, the Rev. Ted Knox who used to try and help druggies in Kings Cross in Sydney. He decided he wanted to educate the children before they got themselves in that situation. Sadly, he died before he could implement the idea, but all the information was passed on to his friend Trevor Grice. Trevor came from a very low socio-economic family, but he was talented, and later in life when he was given the notes that Ted Knox had made, he set about establishing the Life Education Trust. Trevor’s vision was to inspire young children to make positive Thechoices.first fund raising effort was when his friend Howard Morrison rode a horse from Invercargill to Cape Reinga, raising over $1m.This was used to build the ini tial classroom. Today there are 39 trusts and 45 classrooms throughout New TheZealand.mid-South Canterbury Trust was established in 1989. It costs about $130,000 each year to operate a class room, and this is raised through dona tion from service clubs, Masonic Lodges, Lions Foundation, etc. Ray King was presented with a gift and thanked by Doug Collie. The meeting was closed by President Merv followed by singing the National Anthem.

Ashburton Toastmasters Toastmasters Area Director, Lisa Cop pins, joined the ranks of the Ashburton club this evening and gave a speech about key phases in her working life. She began with her departure from school aged 18 pursuing a career as a vet nurse. Lisa explained that experi ences as a vet nurse varied from ani mal cruelty and neglect through to the cute and cuddly with animals. She soon found her calling in training as a dog behaviourist endorsed trainer and also working with pandemic puppies. Hailing from Temuka, Lisa has four clubs under her watchful eye as an Area Director and she has been involved with toastmasters in Timaru for five years. “50 million dollars” was the title of Da vid Eason’s speech on the night. David enlightened the audience on how this money might be spent on if he won such a prize. His ideas included the purchase of a pizza franchise to movie themed Chiyospending.Hunt drew from her life experi ence for the third prepared speech of the evening where she spoke about her first job in a fruit and vegetable retail establishment. This tale of the 13 yearolds first retail experiences included detailed captivating dialogue. Veteran local toastmaster, Robin, used a popular old method as the table topics master of the Robinevening. randomly drew hidden items from a large box and many members of the group were challenged to give one-totwo-minute impromptu speeches upon being handed each mystery item. Table topics are a fast way to practice speak ing to an audience without any fore warning. The results are usually hilari ous, entertaining or informative. The group were delighted to have re turning guests Renee, Nicole, and Jan, joining in on the activities. Welcome to the newest guest to Ash burton Toastmasters, David. The next meeting is scheduled for 17 Au gust in the Doris Linton Lounge, Ashbur ton RSA starting at 7.30 pm. Guests and visitors are most welcome.

Several of our members travelled to Dunedin to compete in the Mark Cho veaux Triples Trophy this past weekend. Karen & Neville Bensdorp and Richard Browne were the Consolation winners, with Jan Guilford, Marion Harrison and their Dunedin partner coming in fourth. It was a nice change for them to be play ing in the sunshine. On Tuesday the Interclub Competition starts which involves playing 3 games each of Doubles and Triples against Pa panui, Ascot, and Christchurch. A team of six will be chosen for each match so hopefully we will have a few new faces representing us. These games will be played at the other clubs over the next few weeks, with the last one being host ed at home. This coming weekend several of our players are travelling to Dunedin for the SI Women’s and Men’s Triples. 14 of the 30 women, and 5 of the 21 men are from Ashburton, a great turnout. Have you checked out the Ashburton Petanque display in the library? It shows when we meet, a bit of history, mem bers playing in all sorts of conditions, and some of our winners. Remember we play Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday meeting about 1pm to be playing short ly after at 115 Racecourse Road. Equip ment and tuition are available.

Tinwald Garden Club

Twenty-four club members enjoyed a mid-winter soup luncheon with com mittee members providing a variety of soups while a range of delicious savoury and sweet sharing plates were brought along by members. A lot of chatter ac companied the meal. Following lunch Alison Scammell led a fun series of quizzes. These included pictures of fruit, vegetables and herbs which members were asked to name. No competitions were held this month. Our next meeting will on August 25 at the Hakatere Presbyterian Church Hall at 2.00 pm. Topic: “The garden through an artist’s eye” with guest speaker Barbara Jaine.

■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club Ashburton Ladies – Saturday 13 and Tuesday 16 August - LGU Silver – Mary-Lou Watson – 69, Bronze I – Bev Chinn – 64, Kay Fox – 67, Bronze I – Heather Rob ertson – 66, Tucker Salver: Jennifer Stoddart – 69, Nearest the Pins: No 4 Chevalier Farm Ltd – Leigh Wackrow, No 8 Samantha Rose Flowers – Alison NoHewson,12Lynn’s small Salon – Kay Fox, No 14 Todd’s of Ashburton – Alison Hewson, No 18 2nd Shot – Rob in Bennett. Twos: Alison Hewson – No 8.

Ashburton Rifle Club Abby Calder 89.1, Greg Menzies 97.4, Lachlan Sto rey 89.2, Allan Mitchell 89.1, Garth Wright 84.1, and at home club, Taylah Geddes 94.1, 91.1, Quynn Ged des 89, 94.4, Angus Geddes 85, 89.1, Sam Lovett 86.1, Ella Ingold 99.7, BR, 99.8, BR, Sam Ingold 80.6, BR, 100.9, BR. Mayfield Rifle Club Peter Quigley 74, Logan Wheeler 89.2, Lillian Snowden 88, Chloe Lovett 84, John Snowden 96.6, Brooke Wheeler 91.4, John Fleming 97.2, 98.6, Car oline Lovett 86.1, Martin Fleming 96.3, Carl Nord qvist 97.1.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

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August 15, ATSA, Final of the County Shield Series at Mayfield Rifle Club. Mt Somers Rifle Club (Won all team events.) Brent Frame 99.4, Andy Oram 97.3, Dave Milli champ 92.2, Tim Greer 98.6, Bree Greer 98.3, Jess Heaven 91.2, Hunter Lill 95.2, Jesse Lill 95.2. And at home club, Peyton Fews 79, Olivia Fews 89.3, Blake Marett 78, Holly Marett 65, Tony Marett 86.1.

Motto - If you cannot do great things, do small things great. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Roll Call: A fa vourite childhood story book, members shared many happy memories of books they had read. Display: Childs Bookmembers had brought along a variety of their favourite books. Information from Mid-Canterbury Federation regarding Cup Day was discussed, theme for the day - “The Platinum Jubilee” this also includes a Quizco in the afternoon. Na tional Project was also on the agenda. Guest Speaker: Jane Riach was our guest speaker for our July meeting. Jane presented a very informative talk on the facilities available at the Ashburton Li brary of which many of our members were unaware of, – Books on Wheels, assisting with various types of technol ogy, and books and e-books available in various languages. Jane also spoke of two rooms that are available for groups to use. Jane was thanked and presented with a gift. Our members all felt they had learnt so much about what is available at the Ash burton Library.

Richard Browne teamed up with Karen and Neville Bensdorp to win the Con solation of the Mark Choveaux Triples in Dunedin last weekend. Guest speaker for the Mid Canter bury Central Friendship Club was Ray King.

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The Thought for the Month was “the fondest memories are those made gath ered around the table.” If you wish to visit our friendly group please phone either Julie 308-4254 or Rae 308-8927, we would love to meet you. Next meeting is 10am on September 13 2022 at the Hotel Ashburton.

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Friday Mountain weather hazard: Wind. Cloudy periods. A few early showers about the divide, then rain developing later. Wind at 1000m: W gale 80 km/h easing to 20 km/h in the morning. Rising to NW 30 km/h in the afternoon. Wind at 2000m: W 60 km/h easing to 25 km/h in the morning. Freezing level: Above 3000m.

Cranbourne won the Methven Cup last year in dour fashion when it was held at Geraldine due to the track conditions at Methven. While the New Zealand Cup didn’t go to plan, his run in the NZ Free-For-All two days later high lighted his arrival in the open class ranks, and he produced many great runs during the remainder of his campaign.Whitewill also have up and com ing pacer Got You Covered headed toward spring and summer riches after he joined the stable recent ly from Robert and Jenna Dunn at Woodend Beach. Owned by Wendy Nordqvist, the four-year-old has won 10 races and made significant impressions in his last campaign, where he took on strong fields and raced with distinc tion.“He’s a really nice horse, it’s nice to pick up one like him. He’s the sort of horse with his good manners that can land himself in good spots in his races and be a factor if things go hisWhiteway.” said Got You Covered would follow a similar path to Cran bourne in the build up to the sec ond week in November. Mid Canterbury pacer Cranbourne (inside) is just under a month away from stepping out in public. Hot To Trot, Sioux Princess, King Of Love Race 10: Best Trio, Apatchofgold, He’s Santas Excuse, Franco Stefan BEST BET: Eastwood Dream (Race 3) VALUE: Matua Tana (Race 6)

Smart Mid Canterbury pacer, Cran bourne is on the slow and steady build up to this year’s New Zealand Trotting Cup and he won’t be the only runner trainer Brent White is aiming toward the great race.

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Thursday: Low cloud. Rain easing late morning then clearing in the afternoon, with fine breaks in the north from evening. Light winds, northerlies developing in the north in the afternoon.

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Friday: Often cloudy. Occasional rain from evening. Northeasterlies developing in the morning. Saturday: Rain, clearing later in the day to partly cloudy weather. Southwesterlies developing for a time.

Slow and steady NZ Cup build-up for Cranbourne

SPORT 19Ashburton Guardian Thursday, August 18, 2022

Friday: Often cloudy. Occasional rain from evening. Northeasterlies developing in the afternoon. Saturday: Rain easing to isolated showers in the afternoon. Light winds, becoming southwest for a time in the afternoon and evening.

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Unfortunately, due to timing and space constraints, the fields for tomorrow’s Oamaru Jockey Club meeting and today’s Addington greyhounds were unable to be published.

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Tue A warm moist north to northeasterly flow, with embedded fronts, covers New Zealand. The northerly flow spreads southwards later Friday as a narrow ridge over the lower South Island weakens. On Saturday a trough moves onto the far south, moving over the rest of the South Island during Sunday.

Cranbourne is back in Ashburton after having a good spell and a slow and steady build-up in the North Island at the base of Andrew and Lyn Neal, where he was based for his North Island campaign earlier in the“Heyear.did about a month jogging up there,” White said. “We opted to leave him up there to spell and jog up because of the warmer weather, and it’s meant he’s arrived here in fantastic order.” White will slowly step up the pac er’s regime over the coming weeks with a first public appearance scheduled on September 12 at the Ashburton trials, before Rangiora trials the next week and then into a race.“We’ll just see how things unfold but that’s what I have pencilled in at the moment. We wouldn’t want any hiccups or anything along the way, but we’ll work towards the Methven Cup and see how we go.”

Premier 2 6.15pm: Methven B v Methven Shearmac (5th v 6th) 7.15pm: Allenton v Celtic B 8.15pm:(semi)Rakaia v Ashburton College A (semi)

In Premier 1, Mt Somers and Southern square off while in Pre mier 2 it’s an all Methven affair with Methven B against Meth ven Shearmac, and in Premier 3 Methven Humm will take on United B.

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All eyes on Celtic

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3 is an all-Hampstead and Ashburton College affair.

Shannon Stockdale has been immense all season for Celtic and will look to carry that form into tonight’s semi-final against Methven.

Tim Harford, Scott Marshall, Michael Millar and Adam Wilson all scored for the Black side, while Jacob Gray stepped out of his usual position in goal to slot one home for the White side with Thomas White grabbing the other.

The Methven Division One women’s hockey team who clean swept all before them this season.

Semi-final action Rugby officials from both Mid Canterbury and Buller are keeping a close eye on the weather ahead of this weekend’s opening round of the Heartland Rugby Championship.

Back row (from left): Paula McAtamney, Lauren Kelly, Billie Rawhiti, Karen Fletcher, Luci Askin, Shannon Thomson-Laing, Claire Marshall, Rebecca Hurley, Tegan Nicholson. Front row (from left): Rachel Schmack, Hayley Dampney, Alannah Bell, Bridget McFadden, Nicole Lock, Sarah O’Grady.

The Mid Canterbury team is booked to trav el to Westport on Friday to prepare for their first game of the season against Buller at Vic toria Park in the heart of Westport, but with the region currently in a state of emergency, the chance of actually playing there seem slim.Mid Canterbury rugby boss Tanya Dearns said yesterday she was in constant contact with her Coast counterpart Andrew Duncan as to the unfolding situation.

“We’re speaking every couple of hours and just working through our options,” Dearns said. “The Buller Rugby Union’s offices have been taken over by the Civil Defence team, so it probably wouldn’t be a good look if we ar rived over there to play a game of rugby while the town is under so much pressure.

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Premier 1 6.15pm: Mt Somers v Southern (5th v 6th) 7.15pm: Hampstead A v United A 8.15pm:(semi)Celtic v Methven (semi)

Just one question remains as the knockout stage of this year’s Mid Canterbury Netball premier competition arrives tonight at the EA Networks Centre. How do you beat Celtic? Off the back of a major reshuf fling of their squad for this sea son where they welcomed back a few former players, the green machine has been performing in emphatic fashion, winning all 15 matches they’ve played, barely looking troubled across most, if not all of them. And so, they’ll head into the semi-final stage of the season tonight, heavy favourites to not only win this week but return in seven days and repeat the dose again to claim this year’s Premier 1 title.Their unbeaten streak of 15 aside, Celtic’s numbers make for impressive reading. Across three phases of the sea son, they’ve scored 670 goals and conceded just 303. That’s close to 45 goals a match, while at the defensive end they’ve conceded an average just over 20 per game they’ve played. It’s impressive stuff and it’s no wonder no-one has gone close to them all year. For their rivals tonight, Meth ven – it’s a daunting prospect. The Methven ladies have won just six of their 15 matches, scor ing 348 goals while conceding 462.Atough ask on numbers alone, never mind getting out on the court and physically doing it. While the numbers might sug gest the late game in Premier 1 will be a one-sided affair, the other semi-final has the potential to be a whole lot closer when de fending champions Hampstead take on HampsteadUnited.have dropped four games during the season, three to Celtic and a shock defeat to Methven in the second round. They have looked the most likely to push the competition leaders, but haven’t really man aged to achieve it. With three wins over United during the campaign they’ll have the mental advantage tonight, but will also be very wary of the threat that a fully-fledged United side with a bit of confidence can provide.InPremier 2, all eyes will be on Allenton – the top qualifier – when they take on Celtic B at 7.15pm.Returnees to the competition this year they’ve grown remarka bly over the season and become a very strong and cohesive unit, but Celtic can never be taken for granted and will be out to try and upset the applecart. The other semi-final sees Rakaia and Ashburton College A doCollegebattle. began the season in Premier 1 but dropped down af ter the first round. The last few weeks have sug gested that the side is now start ing to play some expansive net ball and finding their rhythm, and they’ll pose a tough chal lenge for Rakaia. Also new to the competition, Rakaia’s rise has been meteoric. They contested for a spot in Premier 1 at the end of the mid dle round of the season but found a happy home in Premier 2, and a draw last week saw them sneak into the semi-finals. At their best, they’re very good and if they turn up tonight they can certainly earn a finals berth nextPremierweek.

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A dominant season on the turf culmi nated on Monday night for the Methven Women’s division one hockey side as they added the only missing piece of sil verware to their trophy cabinet from this season’sUnbeatencompetition.acrossthe 12-game season with 10 wins and two draws, the Meth ven side were forced to fight hard in the Gala Cup final on the NBS Turf, coming from a goal behind at halftime to beat Wakanui Black 2-1. The Cup now sits alongside the Judy Rennie Tray, which they picked up for winning the second round of the season and also the Doig Cup, a challenge tro phy that was claimed from the opening three weeks of the season and then, nev er Wakanui’srelented. Rose Johnson opened the scoring for her side in the first half on Monday night, and momentarily it looked as though the Methven side’s stel lar season was going to falter at the final hurdle.Buttwo second half goals, one from Nicole Lock and the other from Claire Marshall, pushed them back in front and they managed to stave off the challenge to end the season as the competition’s No.1Whileside.there was no joy for Wakanui on Monday night, come Tuesday it was guaranteed as their two sides battled it out in the Men’s Division One final. A little like the Methven ladies, the Wakanui Black side were the form team right throughout the season, picking up nine wins and three draws in their 12 matches before Tuesday’s final for the McCosker Trophy. With the CD Wilson Cup and the Bow man Cup already theirs they added the extra piece with a 4-2 win over Wakanui White in the final.

Premier 3 6.15pm: Hampstead B v Ashburton College B (semi) 7.15pm: Methven Humm v United B (5th v 6th) 8.15pm: Hampstead U18 v Ashburton College 10A (semi)

“That said, the reports are that at this stage it’s not as bad as what they’d first thought.” Alternative venues are being sought for the match, with both Reefton and Hanmer capa ble of holding the match – but as much time as was possible would be given to see whether or not the game was still able to be played in Westport.Workwas being done to check the availa bility of accommodation in both locations should the match shift there.

Hampstead B and Ashburton College B will do battle in one match, while Hampstead Under 18 and Ashburton College 10A fight it out in the other. As well as semi-final clashes, the bottom two teams in each grade will battle it out for fifth and sixth placings.

A final decision is expected to be made ei ther today or early tomorrow morning before the Mid Canterbury team departs Ashburton.

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DEATHS HEAL, David Walter –On August 15, 2022, at Ashburton. Passed away peacefully into heaven aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of the late Jan. Much loved Dad of Daryl and Toni, Melvin and Janine, and Sonia. Much loved and adored Grandad of Sam, Isaac, Iris, Esther, Ryan, and Taylor. Thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway for her care and support. Messages to the Heal family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate David’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on TUESDAY August 23, commencing at 11am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. 5369 or

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Jesus Christ Superstar Sunday 28th August 2pm Tickets $20 (fees apply)

There’s An Element Of Risk – Big Little Theatre Company 6th September 7-30pm Adults $25 / Groups 6+ $20pp (fees apply)

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What you get from us: training and mentoring development opportunities Great company culture and work environment would be working 45 hours from Sunday to Thursday, 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 Pleaseculture. apply in writing – including a cover letter and current CV donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nzto: close 29th August 2022 AssistantGoods

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World music in a true folk roots fusion! Acoustic Americana meets Celtic Spirit! Here come Across the Great Divide, featuring traditional, contemporary and original songs and tunes from Celtic, Scandinavian and Americana roots. Strap yourself in for a wild toe tapping and emotionally laden journey.

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Cates was one of the first independent grain and seed companies in Mid Canterbury specialising in the multiplication and production of clover, cereals, pulses and brassicas as well as forage and pasture solutions. For nearly 50 years we have been offering strategic understanding, practical advice and huge local knowledge to the farmers we grow with. Due to continued growth and expansion, we are looking to fill a position in our Ashburton grain and seed Reportingwarehouse.to the warehouse manager your duties will include: serving farmer clients, forklift operation, on farm deliveries, handling and mixing of seed, maintaining our agri-chemical warehouse and general warehouse duties. The successful applicant will have customer contact, so a friendly and efficient manner is essential. Applicants will need to be physically fit with a positive attitude and be able to work well in a small, friendly team Knowledgeenvironment.of the grain and seed industry and a current forklift licence would be an advantage, but not necessary as full training will be given. Applicants must have a current full motor vehicle Applications,licence. including a current CV, close on Friday, September 9, 2022. Send to – The Manager Cates P O Box

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