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Ashburton Intermediate principal Brent Gray
Ross Preece’s call follows fresh allegations of a female student being the victim of such extreme and prolonged bullying and physical threats that she feared for her safety, and had to leave the college and district to continue her education. Preece said the reality is that “bullying happens in all schools” and the college was no different. But he emphasised there was no culture of bullying at Ashburton College, though this was the fifth known high-profile incident they have had to deal with in recentPreece’syears.defence over the latest incident followed a full school assembly taking place on Monday, with the Ashburton police youth aid officer in attendance, to address the issue of bullying. The assembly pre-empted an explosive TVNZ report on the bullying incident, which has not painted the college in a good light. Preece said the TVNZ report didn’t provide a full picture, but he was not prepared to comment to protect the privacy of students, staff, and whanau. Nor would he confirm that several students have since been disciplined because of their bullying. Preece said a challenge facing all schools was that they could only attempt to control situations between 9am and 3pm, but social media was a 24-7 window outside of school control. Regardless, the allegations have rocked the college’s reputation, with members of the community airing concerns about the safety and wellbeing of their children attending the school. Asked if he could reassure parents that the college was a safe environment for their children, Preece’s reply was to the point. “Of course”.“Wehave processes and policies in place, and we follow those,” Preece said. “In any matter we follow, we don’t just ignore the issue. We follow the processes, which may involve pastoral (care). It may involvePreecediscipline.”didnotdeny that the incidents had occurred, but he refrained from going into detail to protect the privacy of all partiesButinvolved.theGuardian has received an unsigned letter from a close associate of the bullied student and her family. It is a detailed account of the saga, which apparently stretched from April through to July. The letter also included a leaked copy of an email sent by Preece to his staff, alerting them to the TVNZ bullying story. The author details how the victim was increasingly tormented inside and outside of school for months and felt let down by the lack of action by the college, the Ministry of Education, and the police. The writer also provided balance, saying the victim’s parents – out of desperation and frustration at the perceived inaction and lack of support – may have escalated the situation by being confrontational with the school when all other avenues and approaches had failed. It’s understood the school attempted restorative action, but the attempts at mediation were declined, while the Ministry of Education also confirmed it was contacted by a parent in June. Preece said the college also sought police assistance, but the nature of the matter didn’t meet the threshold for further intervention.Inthe end, the situation escalated to the point where the victim felt her only option was to leave the school. The letter writer simply asked for justice “for this child and her family, as it is all just wrong’’. See editorial, page 8.
Ashburton College’s defiant principal maintains there’s no bullying culture at his school, and their challenges are no different than anywhere else.
Back in the bullying spotlight
Individual schools will have their own policies and procedures around dealing with bullying, he said. He said social media had its role in many of these situations and parents and caregivers were often referred to Netsafe, New Zealand’s online safety organisation, and the police if it was happening outside of school. “It is clearly an issue for families and schools. And, in most schools, education around this is increasingly becoming part of the yearly programme, even though many social media applications are age restricted,” Gray said.
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“There are clearly differences between the assault and incidences of ongoing bullying, although we also know these can go“Knowinghand-in-hand.about these incidents and taking the time to deal with them can be ongoing.”
The incident comes at the same time fresh bullying allegations have come to light at Ashburton College. Gray, as the Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association chairman, said “many schools will be dealing with these issues, unfortunately, on a daily basis”.
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Ashburton College principal Ross Preece
Ashburton Intermediate is dealing with a nasty incident where a female student was recorded being assaulted by another girl at Principalschool. Brent Gray confirmed the attack had been circulated online and was being dealt with, but he could not divulge any further details, citing privacy“Therereasons.wasan assault captured on video last week, which was extremely disappointing and distressing for all involved, especially the victim,’’ Gray said. “We have worked closely with all families concerned and also contacted the police so that they were aware of the incident.”
The school’s board is working through their policies and procedures in dealing with such a harmful situation, he said. “We are in regular contact with the victim and their family to support them on the student’s return to school.”
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Mayor: Neil Brown, Jeff Swindley Western Ward (2): Rodger Letham, Liz McMillan. Eastern Ward (2): Lynette Lovett, Richard Wilson. Ashburton ward (5): Russell Ellis, Leen Braam, Hayden Tasker, Bev Skates, Tony Todd. Intending to stand: Carolyn Cameron. Undecided: John Falloon.
They’re out there helping people in their moment of need, and have been doing so for 25 Theyyears.arethe four latest recipients of a 25 year service gold star for Fire and Emergency New Zealand. They’re Glenn Sowman, Wayne Moore, Mark Dickson and Andrew Rattray, who treat the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Service like their second family. All four have completed the 25 years in Canterbury, Dickson has always been a part of the Ashburton crew. Sowman started in Christchurch, moving to Ashburton in 2009. Moore started out in Willowby and remains in the rural crew in Ashburton. Rattray started in Hinds and switched to Ashburton when he moved into town. “It’s all about doing your bit for the community at the end of the day,” Rattray said. The quartet recalled some of the biggest events they responded to, including the Kaikoura and Christchurch earthquakes and the Port Hills fire. For Sowman the Kaikoura earthquake was not the biggest job ever, but one of the most rewarding because it was helping out anotherRattraycommunity.alsowanted to acknowledge their employers who allow them to drop everything and go to call-outs and have the time “Withoutoff.the support of our employers we wouldn’t be able do what we do.”
Ruled out: Stuart Wilson, Angus McKay, Dianne Rawlinson. Methven Community Board (5): Kelvin Holmes. Braided River Community Trust (6): Tim Silva, Chris Robertson,Robert Harnett, Kerry Clough, Kieran Breakwell.
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Ashburton chief fire officer Alan Burgess said that the gold stars are a great way to recognise the work that volunteers do to reach the milestone. ”It’s an absolute credit to all of them and the work they do,” Burgess said. The Ashburton service has now got 22 members in the team that have served for 25 years or more in the fire service.
An Ashburton businessman will challenge incumbent Neil Brown for the Ashburton mayoralty. Jeff Swindley, who owns the Bald Barber in Ashburton, has entered the race to be Ashburton Mayor, while another well-known businessman, Tony Todd, is running for a seat on the Ashburton District Council.Swindley declined the opportunity to comment on his nomination.Todd, a retired businessman, unsuccessfully ran for the mayoralty in 2019, finishing with the second highest number of votes behind Brown.Thistime around he is only running to be a councillor in the Ashburton Ward. “I think I still have something to contribute, so decided to throw my hat in the ring,” Todd said. He has previously served 30 years on the former Ashburton Licensing Trust, including 12 as chairman. Todd’s nomination in the Ashburton Ward means that, with under a week until nominations close, all the vacancies will at least be filled on the council. With sitting councillor Carolyn Cameron still to file her nomination in the Ashburton Ward, and reports of others considering standing, there will be an election for at least one ward as well as the mayoralNominationsrace. have been slow for the Methven Community Board, with only Kelvin Holmes putting his hand up for another term so far with the potential of a by-election looming large. For the Braided River Community Trust there are five names in the mix, all men, for the six vacancies. Jonathan Leask “Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air”
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The four latest recipients of a Fire Service Gold Star, back row (from left) Wayne Moore, Mark Dickson, front row: Glenn Sowman, and Andrew Rattray, have been rushing to the rescue in fire trucks for 25 years now. PHOTO DANIEL ALVEY
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Yuri Soshnikov holds jars of honey that should be destined for 28 overseas countries.
Shipping delays cripple exports
Meeting the knitted knockers challenge
Covid, lack of shipping, fuel prices and the war in Ukraine has created the perfect storm for Trans Alpine’s owner and export manager, Yuri Soshnikov. Trans Alpine, based near Lake Hood, is facing a three-month delay in shipping their product to markets in Europe, Asia, North America and the Middle“MostEast. of the shipping companies are privately owned and we are hostages to them,” he said. “There is a reduced number of vessels on the water that should be taking our product to 28 countries overseas.” Before Covid, Yuri could book space on a cargo ship the following week. Now he’s facing a three month delay with the likelihood of a rollover week after“Perishableweek. goods take priority and we’re told to come back again and again,” he said. “There’s a demand for our goods around the world, but we can’t supply them.”Soshnikov, who came to Ashburton from Ukraine 16 years ago, is aware the United States government is attempting to pass legislation to make shipping companies more transparent, but is uncertain how it will affect New Zealand exporters. “I have a backlog of containers at Trans Alpine and I’m having to tell customers I’m in a queue and they have to wait,” he Soshnikovsaid. acknowledges his multi-million dollar business is being affected by cash flow problems, but said he hasn’t lost clients, just the ability to reach them with Canterbury honey. Trans Alpine, which won the ANZ Mid Canterbury Business of the Year award for excellence in export, is one of a large number of medium to small businesses throughout New Zealand who can’t get their goods to market, he said.“Right now, access to shipping is 90 per cent of my problems. We have a good product, a big demand and are developing new clients in the United States and Malaysia.” In addition to his concerns, he has family in Dnipro, a major city in Ukraine. His sister is remaining there because her husband is a member of the territorial force defending the city, but Yuri has approval to bring his dad, Anatoliy, and neice, Julia, to New Zealand late next month. “Almost every day rockets are hitting the city and I’m relieved to get them out,” he “Russiasaid.has too many weapons for Ukraine and can continue the war for a long time. Unless the West provides additional resources and support, it will be difficult for Ukraine to win.”
A group of women have formed a group to use their knitting skills to help other women in need.The project Knitted Knockers was started two years ago, by three of the Cancer Society Mid Canterbury volunteers Sharon Thomas, Marilyn Cross, and AvisKnittedWakelin.knockers are handmade breast prostheses, used by women who have undergone mastectomies or other procedures to the breast. The knockers are used by women who are waiting for breast reconstruction, or want an alternative option. Sharon Robinson, of the Cancer Society, said after seeing some publicity about knitted knockers being made in other parts of New Zealand, Cancer Society Mid Canterbury’s amazing volunteers decided to accept theNowchallenge.theyhave a decent supply available which are free to any women who want them. “Ashford’s very kindly donated materials to get the project started,” Robinson said. Thomas said it takes her on average an hour to make each knocker, depending on how savvy you are with a knitting needle. “They are made out of cotton, so they are washable and breathable,” Thomas said. Volunteer, Linda Croy, who works in reception, said people love them. In the past two weeks, five women have come in and picked some up. The volunteers knit a variety of sizes and colours, and they won’t be stopping anytime soon. Lili Haydon Left – Volunteer, Linda Croy, next to some of the knockers on offer, which women can pick up free of charge at the Cancer Society Mid Canterbury centre.
Warriors come to the rescue
Bella Casey-Solly helps the youngest cast mem ber, Grace Rollinson, perform her moves. Malcolm Hopwood Arlo Bruce gets into character in a role from There’s an Element of Risk.
Mid Canterbury’s Rescue Warriors team will now be part of every emergency flight the Canterbury rescue helicopter makes. Four local men, Bruce Kell, Warren Har ris, Willy Leferink and David Keeley set out to raise $25,000, but ended up with more than $100,000 for the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust. They cycled from Cape Reinga to Bluff, a distance of 3000km. This week they were recognised with the addition of their team name to the heli copter.Theteam never set out to get their name on the helicopter, but now they can look to the skies and think of it when it flies over head.“Itis not something we did it for, but it is lovely to have it there. I see it fly over home quite regularly,” Rescue Warriors team member Harris said. The team name takes its place next to names like Airman Ron, an 89-year-old Royal Air Force veteran that has raised $90,000 for the trust. “To raise over $100,000 is amazing and will really make a difference and help save lives,” Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust CEO, Christine Price said. “It has been such a tough couple of years with the impact of Covid-19 which makes it so inspiring when members of our com munity step in and help us in this way. “We are blessed to get such support from Bruce and the team, the whole of Ashbur ton embraced this initiative and helped,” PriceThesaid.team also got a tour of the base and a chance to meet and greet some of the crew that attend a wide range of rescues from ones at sea to alpine rescues and just about everything in between, what ever the emergency the team is always on standby ready to respond. The team does not have any plans yet for future fundraisers, but will definitely be doing something to help the trust.
The Rescue Warriors team (from left) Bruce Kell, Warren Harris, Willy Leferink and David Keeley cycled 3000kms for the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust.
Creating an original wartime production
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There’s an element of risk about presenting shows during Covid. Due to the pandemic, Ashburton’s Big Little Theatre Company delayed its April produc tion until later this month, but it’s definitely goingEntitledahead.There’s an Element of Risk, it’s set in wartime 1942 where a motley cast from the local village is rehearsing a show to cheer the spirits.The show takes the audience on a jour ney into the hearts and minds of those who served in both wars, those who loved, those who lost and those who stayed behind. There’s An Element of Risk is the latest of fering from the young actors whose ages range from eight to 19. The show grew out of the company’s annu al week-long summer school in January this year. Their goal was to create a piece of the atre inspired by the sacrifices made by those who experienced the horrors and futility of both world wars. On this occasion the company breaks new ground by including the participants’ origi nal writing. The goal also required them to be “site specific” which meant the venues them selves should be part of the theatre piece. Originally it was intended to tour in April, but will now be presented in three cen tres later this month. There’s An Element of Risk opens at Mount Somers on August 19, Halswell the following night and at the Ash burton Event Centre on August 29 at 2pm. Under the guidance of director, Jackie Hef fernan, the company has been producing im pressive theatre in Ashburton for 12 years. Previously Heffernan took a group of 15 students to train at Globe Theatre in London and, last year, the company performed its first touring show in a sold-out season around Canterbury.There’san Element of Risk is “a tribute to those people who fight and die for freedom and is a huge credit to these amazing young writers and actors, of whom I am immensely proud,” she said.
He has concerns about “professional councillors” targeting the opportunity which “would be the worst thing that ever happened”.“Especially some of these university do-gooding young ones, no life experience, turn up here, get paid to come. Paid to be a councillor,” Wilson said. Fellow outgoing councillor, Angus McKay, supported the move. “It gives more people the opportunity to put their names forward for this council.”The councillors in attendance were split 4-4 on supporting the proposed change, with Brown using his casting vote to support it. The Remuneration Authority had asked for all council’s feedback by the end of July so it can decide in time for the upcoming local elections. The decision may not be known by the time nominations close on August 12.
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Opening the door for ‘professional outsiders’ to run for council
Sitting councillors have grave concerns that the door may be opening for “professional outsiders” to target seats at the table.Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown had to use his casting vote to support the Remuneration Authority’s proposed changes to claiming travel allowances that some saw as a new loophole for non-residents to be elected and paid to travel to theThecouncil.Remuneration Authority, which governs council salaries and allowances, has proposed an amendment to allow councillors to claim for travel allowances when residing outside of the district, but any claim will go before the council to provide a recommendation to the Remuneration Authority. Some councillors saw it as opening the door for candidates to now come forward that do not currently live in the district to, if elected, be paid to travel to the council. That didn’t sit well with outgoing fourterm councillor Stuart Wilson. “We want people within the district to represent the district,” Wilson said. He believes it will open the door for people from outside the district to be elected “purely because of race, gender, or something on our council” when they should be locals. “Our council should represent this district, no matter who they are or what they are.”
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Mixed views on $8.6m plan to foster sustainable farming A “no-brainer” or a “waste of money”.Councillors had mixed views on a proposed multi-million dollar plan to foster successful and sustainable farming in the district.Aproposed five-year $8.6 million dollar project will aim to boost the primary sector by using collaboration to tackle the impacts of government legislation and the need to respond to a changing climate. The Ashburton District Council-led resilient business project is a multi-organisational approach to align the work of farmers, lead bodies, irrigation companies, farm advisors, and local and regional government that will develop solutions together. Council’s economic development manager, Simon Worthington, said the project has the backing of the farming community and the lead bodies, and the collaboration has been in development for 18 months to get to the funding application stage. Councillor Leen Braam said a decision to support the project applying to the Ministry for Primary Industry’s sustainable farming futures fund was “a nobrainer”.“Ifthe farmers are doing well, this whole district does well,” Braam. Councillor Carolyn Cameron shared his view, but not all were as supportive, with councillor Stuart Wilson suggesting it was a waste of money. “One of your planks is to teach farmers, who you call ignorant about climate change. Are you going to push the Government line or what are you actually going to tell,” Wilson said. “The way it reads is farmers are not [adapting]. They are [adapting], that’s what farmers do. “I can’t see what we are going to spend $8.6 million on telling farmers to suck eggs.” He supported the funding application progressing, but had doubts if it will achieve what is hoped.Councillor Lynette Lovett, who voted against the funding application, asked if getting involved in the farming industry was a core function of council. Worthington said supporting businesses is a core council role. “The primary sector is such a significant part of our local economy, absolutely the more we can do to stand alongside and assist our primary producers I think that’s absolutely within the remit of the economic development team within council.” The council approved the application which will be sent to MPI and will be assessed to see if it proceeds to the business case phase.Ifthe MPI funding is approved, the council will invest around $20,000 per year to the project for the five-year period. “Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air” Jonathan Leask Councillors were divided over whether to support a proposed multi-million dollar plan to foster successful and sustainable farming in the district.
Left – Methven Primary School students outside their beloved community pool, with its new Save Our Community Pool sign. From left: Charlie, Isabella, Kamana, Emma, Henry, Lucy, Jane McCulloch (teacher), Lenny, Georgia and Justin.
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Methven’s Community Pool won’t be opening this summer, unless enough cash for extensive pool repairs is raised. Pool chairman Jimmy Newport said the pool had to close for three weeks last year, while the pump got repaired, only to discover more repairs needed to be done. Now the pool is in need of some major upgrades to ensure it can continue to operate this sum mer, but to fix all the problems, the committee needs to find $250,000.AndNewport would like to see the council relieve some of the fi nancial pressure off the commit tee.The committee receives $15,000 from the Methven Community Board annually, however New port said this is generated from a ‘targeted rate’ added to Methven rates and is simply collected and passed on. “The majority of these funds is used up by rates and water bills, and that’s compounded by the pool being rated as commercial, despite being a non-profit entity run by a dedicated team of vol unteers,” Newport said. The pool costs approximately $50,000 each year to run. The committee is eligible to apply for a council grant as well, however, in the past this hasn’t beenThesuccessful.poolisused by local school students who learn swimming skills, and get to practise kayak skills in a controlled environment. “ We are surrounded by water and sadly have some of the worst drowning statistics. The pool is vital for the rural community,” Newport said. The pool committee has decid ed to raise the money in a threepronged fundraising campaign through grant applications, lo cal fundraising, and a Givealittle pageSo far they have raised over $1000 from only seven donors on their Givealittle page, but they have a long way to go to reach their goal of $250,000. “Ideally they would like to com plete all the upgrades in one go, but it might be possible to oper ate if they raised $140,000 initially and complete the rest of the up grades in the following off-sea son,” Newport said. Methven Primary School has raised $365 by having a Save our Pool mufti day. They will also be hosting a quiz night in an effort to raise some funds.
Right – The Ashburton College Cook Island dance group from left to right, Ngahuia, Naupare, Mere, Jasmine, Mina, Rere and Christine.
Ashburton Borough School have announced a new dance group for the students after celebrating Cook Island Language Week. This week the school chose to celebrate Cook Island Language Week by having an ‘Ei for the Day’ event.Ei,in Cook Island Maori trans lates to necklace, garland, wreath, chaplet or scarf. Eis were proudly worn by all of the school students at assembly on Tuesday. Borough School teacher, Jan Church, said on Monday each class was given the task to come up with a creative way to make their own ei to wear either on their head or around their neck. “They have simultaneously been learning about what life is like on these beautiful islands and practising some everyday phrases,’’ Church said. During Tuesday’s assembly, the Ashburton College’s Cook Is land dance group entertained the school with an inspiring Polyne sian dance piece. The college students even got a couple of teachers and students up on stage to learn some Poly nesian dance moves. They were pleased to see the students and teachers partici pating in Cook Island Language Week.The classes then shared how they made their eis to the rest of the assembly, which were made out of straws, cupcake holders and turned into flowers. “It was also announced that students may soon join an Ash burton Borough Polynesian dance group,” Church said. Church told the assembly an yone Year 3 and above can join the dance group, and it doesn’t matter what gender the students are or what their cultural back ground is.
On a mission to try to save Methven pool
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Adding Polynesiana flavour
College principal Ross Preece denies the school has a bullying problem and he cited privacy reasons for not being able to respond in detail about the latest allegations. He would also have followed Ministry of Education advice not to be interviewed on camera for the TV item on the latest incident, but initially telling the reporter that he’d never heard of the stu dent victim was confusing. The victim’s family said they raised the bullying issue with school leaders on multiple occasions. They’d also gone to the police and contact had been made with the Ministry of Edu cation. We can only assume that Preece would have been involved at some stage and, thus, been familiar with her name. What all this suggests is that perhaps the school’s processes in dealing with bullying needs some serious attention. Because the increasing emphasis on the prevention of bullying in schools nationally is vitally important because children who spend the day frightened for their safety, or humiliated by insults, can’t focus on their studies. Childhood bul lying can cause lifelong psychological damage and, in the worst incidents, make kids contemplate or commit suicide. And, yes, parents have a responsibility to be good role models and promote the right values at home to knock this sort of behaviour on the head early. Teachers and school leaders can also remind kids every week to be kind. They can also encour age anyone feeling victimised to be brave and come forward. But if a student tells a teacher they’ve been bullied, and the bul lying continues, then the problem is only made worse. Bullying vic tims will quickly realise no one is standing up for them and bullies will be emboldened to increase their aggression. Of course, these are not new issues because bullying has been a problem at schools probably as long as there have been schools. But now it’s graduated from schoolyards and been taken on line. It’s gone viral. It’s everywhere and it has to be treated like the horrid disease it is. The only people who survive bullying are the ones who stand up to Ashburtonit. College has a re sponsibility to get better at doing just that before things get out of control and escalate as they clear ly have in this latest forgettable incident.
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Bullying in schools is a serious matter – as Ashburton College knows all too well. The college is again in the national bullying spotlight after revelations by a former 15-yearold female student, who felt so threatened at the school that she had to leave because she feared for her safety. The girl, who continues to ask for anonymity, now boards outside of the district at another school. She’s been left to pick up the pieces, and it won’t be easy. She says she was the victim of repetitive name-calling, threats of violence from multiple students in person and online over several months.Shesays graffiti was repeatedly left on school walls, including one falsely describing her as “whore”. A fake Instagram account, which impersonated her, was also set up to add to the torment. It’s a sad and sorry tale. Though we can never forget there is always two sides to every story, and we don’t yet know why the bullying even started, this is not a great reflection on anyone involved, including the college, which unfortunately has had to deal with some high-profile cases of this nature in recent times. Last year there was an inde pendent investigation into longterm bullying allegations involv ing a teacher against students and staff in the college’s Te Whare Manaaki special needs unit. The investigation cleared the teacher of all allegations, which stretched back at least three years, but the report was not made public.In2018, there was a violent group attack on a boy, while in 2017 a young girl had her head stomped into the ground in a vi cious attack captured on camera. In 2015, three students were also suspended after putting a cloth bag over a boy’s head and telling him “this is just like Isis”, the terrorist militant group in the MiddleAshburtonEast.
Jo Luxton is a Labour MP. The views, opinions, positions or strat egies 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 Guardi an Co Ltd or any employee thereof
More health workers for Rangitata RANGITATA MP Jo Luxton
What is burn-out? There is no doubt we’ve all thought wouldn’t it be nice to just walk away from the job and have the freedom and means to maintain a healthy and wealthy lifestyle. But those are just dreams. What would it be like to just no longer have any want, wish or desire to go back to work one day?Or to simply shut down and ask the world to move on without you for a while? I’ve been an educator for more years than not. I’ve enjoyed success and I’ve endured very stressful moments, but they passed and I got wiser to the conditions that led up to those black moments. But I’ve never crashed men tally or been physically sick by the notion of going back to work. I can’t really imagine what it means to burn out. I’ve just finished reading about ‘quiet quitting’. It simply means you do not quit your job, you just don’t make any extra effort, you do the minimum that needs to be done and don’t buy into any work mantras about what is good for the company is good for you. People interviewed in the article who have begun this work method talk about the higher quality of life they enjoy and the de-stressing it Unfortunately,brings.there are many jobs that couldn’t allow quiet quitting. A teacher couldn’t just sit and ignore students or only supervise them with busy work. A contractor couldn’t just work eight hours and have an hour off for lunch. A farmer couldn’t just spin the herd on the rotary milker three more times so they could have a longer morning tea or avoid the next lot that need milking.Sohow do you go about re ducing the conditions that could push you to the limit? I think the notion of work/life balance is a load of crap. If I wanted to balance my life I would expect to be paid what I earn now, but only work three days a week. Again, only a dream.Ifexperience means simply changing what you do to avoid negative situations, then I am very experienced, but a bit of a slow learner. It has taken time for me to figure out when I’m head ed in the wrong direction. Simply put – life has been my biggest teacher and failure is definitely an option. If I hadn’t gone through certain stressful times, I wouldn’t have learnt what leads up to them and if I could have done anything different to avoid them. I’m not saying that’s how you avoid burn-out, but I do think you can look to reduce the stress by figuring out the situation you are in and taking some actions to make it not so stressful. When I used to windsurf (yes, I was not just a desk jockey) I learnt that if any part of your body is being stressed, you’re not sailingWhencorrectly.youare balanced in the way you stand, work the sail and trim the board, you sail the best and can sail for longer periods of time. As soon as you get sore arms, legs or shoulders, you were doing something wrong.
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Peter Livingstone OUT OF SCHOOL
There is no glory in being stressed
Since taking office in 2017, we’ve made building our health workforce a priority. There are now thousands more doctors and nurses working for Health New Zealand than when we came into Government. We’re training more nurses than ever, and we’ve changed immigra tion rules to make New Zealand one of the easiest places in the world for health workers to come to.However, as we face the worst flu season in living memory and with the Covid-19 pandemic put ting pressure on health systems right across the world, we know we need to do more. That’s why we’ve announced a number of initiatives to continue to grow our health workforce. For example, we’re making it easier and cheaper for interna tional health workers to get professional qualifications recognised in New Zealand, so they can get to workWe’resooner.providing up to $10,000 to support overseas nurses with registration costs, and covering international doctors’ salaries during induction courses and training internships. We’re also establishing a new one-stop recruitment service within Health New Zealand, to make it easier for overseas health workers to move here and find jobs. We’re also focused on our homegrown workforce. We’re pro viding financial support to help New Zealand nurses who are no longer practising get reregistered and return to the profession. We’re training more doctors, nurses and radiographers, and encouraging Covid-19 workers like vaccination support workers to consider moving into a health career.Initiatives like these weren’t possible under the old bureau cratic structure which had 20 different district health boards all doing their own thing. There isn’t a quick fix, but to gether, these measures will ensure we have more health workers here in Rangitata to look after us and our families when we need it the most.
Phill Hooper OFF THE AIR has to change
I apply the same principle to my work. As soon as I feel the stress, I change my stance. If my gut feel starts telling me that things are going to get hairy, then I change what I am doing.
I’m not interested in being the hero who shoulders the burden. I’m interested in being the one who loves the job and wants to come to work. I am the tortoise in the race, a slow, steady plodder who finishes.Tothose of you who are facing high stress, change before it hits. Again, I’ve not experienced burnout and I am not wanting to. I have had many stressful times when I did wonder how I got through and from that I’ve learned to avoid them as much as possible. There is no glory in being stressed. Peter Livingstone is the prin cipal of Tinwald School. The views expressed in this column are his and do not represent the views of his school, the Ashburton Guardian or the Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association.
Iwas very sad to see my old school, Ashburton College featuring on the 6pm News in such a bad light this week. While I didn’t necessarily agree with all of the bullying story and felt it focused entirely on the negative (typical of news these days) I felt I couldn’t ignore it. So, I asked the following question of my Facebook family: “What’s going on at Ash Coll?” Please stick to the facts and may be some positive suggestions. Although I didn’t read all 395 comments, two comments stuck out to me as pretty close to the mark. Kate Galbraith: We can’t raise a generation of kids with a lack of boundaries and no respect for authority and then blame the school when they are lumped with the problems. It has to start at home and par ents need to be accountable as well. The school can for sure do better, but I just see it as a much bigger issue in gen eral.
Anna Tonks: Do the parents of the bullies realise their chil dren’s actions…??? I don’t feel it should ALL be down to the school to discipline these bul lies, that needs to start from home! Also, social media, why do the kids need phones at school? This is on the par ents. We never needed phones at school, if we needed to get hold of our parents there was a phone at the office that we could use…? Get rid of phones at school. I agree that a lot of kids don’t have respect. For themselves or others. Respect needs to be taught at home. Before they turn up at College at 13. The horrendous lan guage that gets thrown around by youngsters these days is appalling. This also comes from home. Are parents teach ing their kids what’s right and wrong? Doesn’t seem like it to me! Instead of blaming the school outright, I’d be looking to the parents of these bullies! I totally agree with Anna around cellphones at school. Completely unnecessary! I know I was a big enough womble when I was at Ashbur ton College and that would not have been any less the case if I’d had a cellphone in my hands. I also can’t help but wonder and I’ll probably get some haters for suggesting this, but are we reaping what we have sown? Bullies, truants, ram-raiders and the like, did we make a rod for our own backs when we stopped parents being able to smack their kid’s butt when they needed it. Or teachers strapping and caning kids that deserved it. I know when I received those deterrents, I thought twice about doing it Somethingagain.needs to change and I think we can all agree it needs to start at home. Till next week Hoo Roo Phill GreenHooperHouse 302 Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui ra dio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employ er or the Ashburton Guardian.
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By Lili Haydon Talk about one hell of a journey. Jamie Ross has survived just that to open her Soulful Hair Studio in Chertsey. Lili Haydon reveals a remarkable story.
Jamie Ross in her business domain. Her purpose-built salon includes a bathroom, and a small kitchenette along with all the salon’s bells and whistles.
A symbol of hope Family puts heart and soul into Chertsey rebuild
“Over the five months (to build it), my parents have only had four weekends at home,” Jamie laughed, explaining her parents played a huge part in helping get the salon off the ground and built. The opening of the hair salon was also part of Jamie’s desire to really immerse herself in the Chertsey community. “I’ve found my feet,’’ she said. “I’m involved with the preschool and the Mid Canterbury Country Music Club.’’ Country music and showing community spirit are important to Jamie, which is why she played her part in a cancer shave fundraiser for the Topp Twins singing sister act, Lynda and Jools Topp. Jamie shaved off the mullet of 12-yearold Matthew Hawker, who had been proudly growing it since he was four. Hawker’s efforts raised over $3000 for the Topp Twins before letting Jamie cut it all off.
Jools and Lynda Topp, Jamie Ross, Matthew Hawker and his mother Lynette up on stage at the Topp Twins fundraiser. Just some of the friends and family members who helped over their weekends to get the salon built.
Alfie-J and Dustin Ross in the digger with Tommy Calder, one of the many friends who helped create Soulful.
“His hair was so thick, my clippers got stuck,” Jamie chucked. The fundraising success was another sign that life is going well for Jamie. Michael, too, is happy and thriving as a quarry manager for Martin Excavating and Contracting in Rakaia. He’s even joined the Pendarves Volunteer Rural Fire Station, appreciating more than most the work they do. But now the couple, with their pre-schoolers in tow, really want to do their bit for Chertsey. They hope their hair salon, alongside the attraction and drawcard that is the second-hand Book Barn, will not only provide a community service but also help put Chertsey on the map a little more. And they’ve certainly got some story to tell to help make that happen, with a salon emerging – and a family’s future being rebuilt – quite literally from the ashes.
“And in that moment of walking through the doors of our brand-new house we felt a sense of gratitude come over“Weus.didn’t have just a house anymore, but an appreciation for each other as a team for what we’d overcome and our new home.’’Andthat self-appreciation was just as relevant for their new business, with a dream five months ago to bring some much-needed beauty to Chertsey finally realised.“Iwanted to bring something positive to the community,” said Jamie, who’s been hairdressing since she was 16 and who felt now was the time to go back to work after having children Dustin, 4, and Alfie-Jay, 2. It was also the right time to be her own boss, so with help from family and friends the hairdressing salon on their Maldon Street property was born.
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From the outside, it probably looks like just any normal small town hair Butsalon.diga bit deeper and you’ll find a story of bravery and courage behind the opening of Soulful Hair Studio in Chertsey lastTheweek.Maldon Street salon is very much a symbol of hope for anyone who’s been dealt a rough hand, the worst kind of luck. Salon owner Jamie Ross and husband Michael know all about that, because the opening of their business comes three years after their world came tumbling down or more to the point, burning down, in a horror start to newlywed life. On Easter Monday in 2019, and just six weeks after getting married, their house burnt down. Dreams of an exciting new start in Chertsey literally went up in smoke for the couple, who had moved to the area from Timaru. Jamie, who was away with 18-monthold son Dustin for the Easter break, will never forget arriving back to their gutted home, the fire having been caused by their cat, who knocked over a scented candle.Luckily, the cat was saved, but nearly all their belongings went up in blazing flames.“Everything, just like that, was: ‘poof, gone’,” Jamie said. And losing everything hurt deeply, as anyone who has suffered that sort of personal devastation would understand. Well-meaning friends, supporters and community members tried to provide some comfort by explaining that items and belongings could at least be replaced. ‘‘It’s just things they would continue to say to us. Just things. But it was our things. Our family’s and children’s things. Some lifelong memories and much-loved treasures, and some that were irreplaceable,” Jamie said, adding that the trauma and stress changed them because “sadness ruled our lives’’. “The smell of smoke or burning would take me right back to that night.’’ Eventually adversity has a habit of shap ing people, making them even stronger after grief. The Ross family are just like that.“Now what I now remind myself is that it’s okay to wear the scars of your life’s experiences,’’ Jamie said. “It’s okay to be broken and fall apart. And it’s also okay to be who you are in that moment.’’Ittaught the couple the importance if keeping life in perspective, and sacrifices needing to be made in their recovery. That included Michael having to commute from Timaru to Rakaia for nearly a year while they stayed with Jamie’s parents during the rebuild of their house. “The builder was determined to have the house completed for us before (second child) Alfie-Jay was born,” Jamie said.
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By Connor Lysaght
The Ashburton Guide Book, published in 1954 by the South Island Publicity Association of New Zealand Inc, aimed to promote our town and district as an attractive location for visitors, potential residents andThebusinesses.booklet,with its eye-catch ing blue cover, is persuasive at first glance and the message it conveys is clear: this place is prosperous, picturesque and ready to impress. Let’s look at several areas of The Ashburton Guide Book and see how our district chose to advertise itself to the rest of Aotearoa in the mid-1950s. Farming, facts and figures When this booklet was published, Ashburton County boasted the title of “The Granary of New Zealand” due to our rep utation for growing vast amounts of cereals such as wheat, oats, barley and more. Over two million sheep grazed across the plains of Mid Canter bury during this time and according to the booklet, farming in our district was “the most highly mechanised in New Zealand”. The population of Ashburton County at the time was 10,400 and the Borough was home to an additional 8000 people. Ashbur ton’s steady growth in popularity was evidenced by the fact that the Borough’s population increased by 10 per cent from the time of the last census in 1947, to Our1954.primary and secondary industries were considered sec ond-to-none.Thebooklet boasted proudly of our freezing works, knitwear factories, brick kiln, coal mines, lime works, dairy factories and most importantly, our regional transport system which was ar guably our local economy’s most important asset. A two-page advertisement in the booklet for Mid-Canterbury Transport Ltd (MICANTA) claims that the company was the biggest in New Zealand with a fleet of over 100 vehicles. This included everyday con veniences such as buses and taxis, but MICANTA’s real assets were their sheep trucks, cattle conveyances, transport vans and cargo trucks. Life and leisure
The Ashburton Guide Book
Material for this page is co-ordinated by the Ashburton Museum and Art Gallery. Articles from other organisations are welcomed, as is any feedback on what appears. Email: museum@adc.govt.nz Mail: PO Box 94, Ashburton 7700 Phone: 307-7890 Copies of the photos on this page are available for purchase from the Ashburton Museum and Art Gallery.
Local clubs and associations feature heavily in the booklet, which gives summaries for groups that catered to a variety of interests.Forexample, the Cavendish Club is mentioned as an example of a ladies’ club which provided members with afternoon teas, bridge games, a lounge, library, repertory activities and other facilities.TheAllenton Sports Club’s fullsized bowling green, eight tennis courts and four croquet lawns are touted as impressive assets for Allenton. For a club with just over 200 members, having that many facilities for various sports was undoubtedly impressive. Hunting and fishing are presented as two of the district’s biggest sporting attractions. The Ashburton Acclimatisation Society is given special credit in the booklet, as it was responsible for stocking the district’s waters withThefish.society had its own fish hatchery at Tinwald, where “hun dreds of thousands of rainbow trout ova and salmon ova [were] hatched each year”. Young fish born at the Tinwald hatchery were released in the Ashburton lakes to maintain stocks, and the society also controlled anglers’ reserves at the mouths of the Hakatere/Ashbur ton, Rakaia and Rangitata rivers.
Right – Cover of The Ashburton Guide Book (1954). AM&HS Collection (archive reference: 05.2013.0788).
The Ashburton Museum is fortunate to have a copy of The Ashburton Guide Book in the Ashburton Museum & Historical Society’s community archives. If you would like to view the booklet for research or nostalgic purposes, feel free to get in touch withDous.you have memories or stories from the 1950s that you would like to share? Did you believe that Ashburton was as prosporous as the guide book claimed, or do you have another perspective? Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have anything to share.
Fishing is touted as one of the district’s main attractions in the booklet.
CONTACT Aerial view from the booklet, facing west across Ashburton township.
Attractive Ashburton: Our district in 1954
The Ashburton Guide Book does not solely focus on the industry of our town and district, the booklet also has plenty to say about ordinary life and the fun activities that were on offer. Photographs of people fishing along the seashore accompany street scenes and snapshots of local landmarks, which presents a very welcoming and leisurely sense of our district. Readers are presented with a list of motor trips around our district, including routes to visit Longbeach, Wakanui Beach, Lake Clearwater and more beauty spots.
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within this group, across the board and everyone is putting their hand up to get out on the court.”Hanan Shield netball might be a new experience for Mid Can terbury’s coach, but it’s not for a number of her players, with many having featured for the past few years, and others who have returned to the fray this sea son after stepping away from the game for a while. “We’re going to learn a lot with in that first 15 minutes in that opening game, I think. “That’s going to tell us where we are at, but the aim is to treat it like it’s just another game of net ball and go out there and play to our best.”
Mid Canterbury squad: Caitlin Adlam (Methven), Leanne Clemens (Methven), Rebecca Cochrane (Celtic), Anna Holland (Celtic), Amelia Holmes (Hampstead), Olivia Hutchinson (Celtic), Olivia McLennan (Celtic), Vicki Pluck (Meth ven), Libby Ruddenklau (Hampstead), Shannon Stockdale (Celtic), Shannon Vidler (Southern), Gina Woodhouse (Celtic). Non-travelling reserves: Linda Kelsall (Hampstead), Teigan Parish (Southern).
Matt Markham Cindy Meadows will swap the blue and gold of Hampstead for the green and gold of Mid Canterbury this weekend as head coach of the Mid Canterbury Hanan Shield side.
Cindy Meadows might have ad mitted she’s heading into the unknown this weekend, but she’s heading in as prepared as she possibly can be for the challenge that is Hanan Shield Netball. The Mid Canterbury senior netball side heads to Waimate to compete in the annual repre sentative fixture against South Canterbury and North Otago, Meadows’ first official challenge as coach of the side – and poten tially her last for this season. As well as this weekend, the side is also earmarked to play in the Senior South Island cham pionships at the start of next month, but there is some con jecture floating around that the weekend might not go ahead. But that’s a concern for next week, because right now – and for the past month – the focus has been on the Hanan Shield, and getting it back into Mid Can terbury territory. “It’s been a good wee training block, a good chance to get to know everyone a little better and spend some time watching them on the court in the team environ ment,” she said. “There’s been a lot of work go in to get us to this point. “We’re taking a wide group of players and bringing them to gether and trying to build new relationships and partnerships, and it’s been exciting to see that unfold from my teamtoball,CelticplayerssquadUnsurprisingly,perspective.”thisyear’sisheavilyweightedwithfromtheunbeatenAsideinpremiernetandwhileitcouldbeeasytakethosesixandbuildaaroundit,Meadowssaideveryonewithinthesquadhasbroughtsomethingtothetableduringtraining.“Youcouldlookatitandgo,wellthosegirlsallplaytogethereachweekandknoweachother’sgames,butit’snotthatsimple.“We’vegotsomerealtalent
The Mid Canterbury girls open their account against South Can terbury on Sunday morning be fore playing North Otago in the afternoon, with the winner de termined from the three matches played during the day.
Finals puzzles remain unsolved
Ross vividly remembers the try he scored. He was “trailing up the middle of the field, taking the fat man’s track” while McCaw, Donald, Muliaina and Kaino were creating magic around him. “Kaino squared up Fourie beautifully and I sort of roped it (the ball) back and flopped over the line,” he said. “I thought I’d run 15 metres, but it was more like 4.5 metres.”
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Even against the odds, All Black, Isaac Ross, believes the All Blacks will win the first test against the Springboks, early tomorrow morning.
In the absence of Adam Williamson this week, Logan Bonnington will co-captain the side alongside Tyler Blackburn today – the latter of whom has made a remarkable comeback to rugby after a serious injury threatened his career. “Tyler has impressed us from the outset,” Sherratt said at the team naming ceremony last week. “His leadership and skill around the paddock, alongside the way he is viewed by other players makes him a perfect fit for what we are wanting to achieve this season. “He’s an impressive leader.” Blackburn will combine with fellow Methven player Tom Reekie, who slots into the No.10Reekiejersey.was a loan player to the Heartland side last season but played his club rugby for the Watters Cup winners this year, making him a local player. They both feature in a star-studded back line which includes debutants Tuisaga and fullback George Hufanga. In the forward pack, Stewart is joined on debut by hooker Ben Bartlett and openside flanker Kaydis Hona from Celtic. Today’s match gets under way at 2.45pm, with the Mid Canterbury Development Squad also in action in the curtain raiser against Ellesmere’s side at 1pm. Tom Reekie will run the cutter again for Mid Canterbury in their season debut today against Ellesmere. 6 Shepherd Mhembere, 7 Kaydis Hona, 9 Michael Hennings, 9 Tyler Blackburn, 10 Tom Reekie, 11 Raitube Vasurakuta, 12 Paovale Sofai, 13 Waitangi Tuisafa, 14 Tait Chisman, 15 George Hufanga. Reserves: Max Stapleton, Ben Crawford, Mason Briant, Henry McManus, Angus MacKenzie, Xavier Barlett, Tom Middleton plus one more play to be confirmed. Mid Canterbury
Hammers set to get season under way
New season, new coaching set up and new-look Mid Canterbury. The Heartland Championship side get their campaign under way with the first of two pre-season clashes today against Ellesmere at Prebbleton, with coaches John Sherratt, Pete Manson and Grant Polson naming five debutants in their starting line-up, with a further seven players set to make their debut off the bench. The annual clash against our closest neighbours is always the perfect starting point for the season and today will be no different, with Ellesmere naming a strong side for the clash at Penguin Park. Sherratt and co have gone for a good mix of youth and experience in their side which will also see the introduction of two of the squad’s new faces, prop Hunter Stewart, who is the player of origin, and also centre Waitangi Tuisaga, both of whom are in the starting line-up.
While the top four sides in Mid Canterbury’s Premier Netball competition have now been confirmed, there’s still another week to wait to see who lands where on the final Competitionstandings.favourites Celtic will be joined by United, Hampstead and Methven in the next phase of the championship round in a fortnight, but all four sides play one of the others next Thursday, in the final shuffle for standings.Thegreen machine did as they have done all season on Thursday by winning against Hampstead, in another classic encounter between the two teams. Celtic controlled the match from the outset and never really looked back, but a strong Hampstead final quarter narrowed the margin right up with the match finishing at 36-28. What the result did do, however, was see Hampstead knocked out of the top two for the first time this season, with United’s victory against Mt Somers enough to see them push into second, one point clear of the blue-and-golds. And so, there’s now an outside chance of United finishing top of the heap in the championship round with the only thing standing in their way, Celtic next week in the final round of games before theUnitedplayoffs.managed to hold of a valiant Mt Somers on Thursday night to win 32-28, but they’ll be fully aware they need to step it up another level next week if they’re to knock over Celtic. Thursday night’s other match saw Methven consolidate their playoff berth with a 36-23 win overTheSouthern.Methven ladies were strong from the outset, with particular fluency through the midcourt with plenty of long-range passes finding the hands of shooters Meg Gilbert and Leanne Clemens, who duly converted.
Southern were as determined as they have been all season and young goal shoot, Grace Reith had a strong game in the circle, and they’ll now turn their attention to a wooden spoon match against Mt Somers this week to round out their season. In Premier 2, Allenton booked their spot at the top of the table with a comprehensive 35-17 win over Celtic B. They’re now seven points clear on the standings, with a log-jam below them. Ashburton College A’s crushing victory over Rakaia pushed them right into contention heading into the final week. The College side were in control from the outset and never looked back, winning 35-17. They sit in third now, tied on points with Rakaia, with Celtic B one point clear ahead of them in second.Methven B picked up a win over clubmates Methven Shearmac on Thursday night, but they still sit one point below them on the standings and a win against Rakaia next week would lift them into the top four. In Premier 3, it’s all about Hampstead heading into the finalTheirweek.two sides top the table with the B side ahead on goal differential from the Under 18 team. They both picked up good wins on Thursday, Hampstead B beating Ashburton College 10A 37-30 and Hampstead U18 getting the better of United B 48-25. Ashburton College B kept their chances of a playoff spot alive by beating Methven Humm 31-22 in the other match.
Methven’s Leanne Clemens had a strong night under the net during her side’s win over Southern on Thursday night. PHOTO MATT MARKHAM 040822-MM-001
PHOTO MATT MARKHAM 250921-MM-012 Matt Markham Premier 1 Team P W L B Diff Pts Celtic A 4 4 0 0 89 16 United A 4 3 1 1 15 13 Hampstead A 4 3 1 0 27 12 Methven A 4 2 2 0 1 8 Mt Somers A 4 0 4 0 -53 0 Southern 4 0 4 0 -79 0 Premier 2 Team P W L B Diff Pts Allenton 4 4 0 0 38 16 Celtic B 4 2 2 1 -1 9 AshColl A 4 2 2 0 18 8 Rakaia 4 2 2 0 -24 8 Methven Shear 4 1 3 1 -15 5 Methven B 4 1 3 0 -16 4 Premier 3 Team P W L B Diff Pts Hampstead B 4 3 1 0 77 14 Hampstead U18 4 3 1 0 41 14 AshColl 10A 4 3 1 0 55 12 AshColl B 4 1 3 1 -38 5 Methven Humm4 1 3 0 -29 4 United B 4 0 4 0 -106 0 Standings Matt Markham 1 Hunter Stewart, 2 Ben Bartlett, 3 Osea Baisagale, 4 Logan Bonnington, 5 Lote Limadeni,
He supports the inclusion of Jason Ryan, who’s “reaping the fruits from what he’s done for the Crusaders and Fijian rugby”. Ross believes the ABs are under-selling themselves but have unbelievably talented players.
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Isaac Ross has been called in from the US to play in Japan to cover for a six week season, then the family is home for Christmas for the first time in 11 years. there
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“To win the All Blacks have to shut out the armchair and keyboard warriors and start believing in themselves.“I,ofallpeople, know this feeling and learned the hard way after my experiences in 2009,” he said.“The ABs are playing like their menu is too full. They feel like they have to make the big plays, which have not been their recipe to success.”
Ashburton’s Ross should know after playing in a losing test series in South Africa in 2009 and experiencing the might of the Springboks. He quotes the saying “back a dog up into a corner, it’s going to bite you” and considers the ABs will bite but they have to “shut out the noise, shut down the Springbok strength and combat them with a simplified and collective belief in their gameWhileplan”.Ross is upfront about the All Black victory, he’s more cautious about the future of coach, Ian“WeFoster.arespoilt for choice and the ‘Razor carrot is being dangled. Give Fozzie till the end of the year before any major changes may look to be done.”
Instead key players must have absolute clarity. If they can align a simplified game plan that everyone believes in, they should get that mojo back, RossRosssaid.recalls playing in South Africa. “It’s one, if not, the most hostile and toughest places to tour. The crowds will be a big factor and the Boks in Africa, grow another foot,” he said. “They become the 16th man on the field.”
The clean-up work is done, and now members of the Waireka Croquet Club are ready for the season ahead. The past few weeks of turbulent weather resulted in a large amount of debris gathering on the pristine terrains of the club, but when the call went out for helpers to get things looking as they should, club members answered in their droves. Twenty people turned up to the working bee to help get things back in ship-shape order armed with buckets, gloves and rakes to clear the way for the lawnmower to add the finishing touches. Donald Reith played the role of transport operator, using his mobility scooter to ferry away collected debris to a nearby pile. The Waireka Club officially opens for the season on Saturday, September 3, but there is some hope the weather gods may fall in their favour and they can get action under way earlier, hoping to have a season uninterrupted by Covid or other illnesses as had been the case in recent years.
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ing shooter Jack Jones, as his inclusion in the South Island Under 21, or Junior, side is a first for him. He’ll be joined in that team by noted locals Charlotte McKenzie and Madi Tourle who also been selected in the South Island Women’s side. McKenzie is in for a big event as she’ll captain the South Island Under 21 side for the event as well as well as competing in the Open event across all categories.Amelia Swan has been named as oncall for the junior team. In the senior ranks, Bryan Hunter and Colin Taylor will line up in the South Island Veterans side, while Dave Thompson will shoot for both the South Island Men’s team and also the South Island Open side. In the women’s teams, Sarah Clifford, Sandy Bennett, Nina McKenzie and Jolie Thompson will all take part, with Thompson and Bennett also stepping into the South Island Open team asThiswell. year’s Nationals will be held from August 19 through to August 22, with the best target shooters in the land lining up for a crack at national glory. And the way things generally unfold, a little bit of success as well. Madi Tourle is one of a number of local shooters who have gained selection in South Island teams for the upcoming target shooting nationals in Palmerston North.
Heartland live One match per week in this year’s Heartland Championship will be broadcast live on Sky Sport and be available on free-to-air Prime. And Mid Canterbury fans will get two opportunities to see their side on the box this season over consecutive weeks, late in the competition. Their match against defending Meads Cup champions, South Canterbury, at the Ashburton Showgrounds on October 1 will feature, as will their clash with old foe Whanganui the following week from Cooks Garden.
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Men’s and ladies’ champs Gaylene Smith and Mat Bassett added another championship to their tallies in Ashburton Indoor Bowls action this week. Bassett’s red-hot form continued when he claimed the Men’s Championship singles while Smith was victorious in the Ladies event. Bassett had to stave o the challenge of Ken Mackenzie in the final while Smith’s match against Bernice Laird went to an extra end before she was crowned champion.
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The targets just keep getting larger for the Mid Canterbury Target Shooting community.Freshoff the back of a successful visit to Oamaru last weekend, another strong contingent of locals are now in full preparation for another major event later this month, the Nationals in Palmerston North. The championships feature a North v South clash in which shooters are selected to represent their islands during one day of shooting, and Target Shooting Mid Canterbury is providing the bulk of the Mainland’s stock. Eleven locals feature on the team sheets for the various teams at the event, with national selection also up for grabs with selectors choosing from the shoot the New Zealand team for postal shoots against Great Britain on the same weekend. There’s a host of familiar names listed among the Mid Canterbury group, but it’s extra special for up-and-com-
SHORT SHARP& Club champions The Celtic Squash Club has conducted its club championships over the last couple of weeks. After some intensive and competitive matches, Lee Barker downed John McDonnell to take out the men’s A grade; Donna Brown proved too good for Kirsty Clay in the women’s finale; Micky Hooper beat Blair Horrell in a torrid B grade final; Nick McKain held out Hamish O’Reilly to win the C grade title, and Matt Cassineri beat Andre De Beer to finish best in the round-robin men’s D grade. At the awards ceremony, John McDonnell was presented with the G. Dolden Club Person of the Year award, for his stellar work with the club’s younger brigade.
Southland trainer Leda Beck has opted to look on the bright side when it comes to Firoden’s wide barrier draw for today’s 125th Winter Cup at Riccarton. The Denman seven-year-old gelding goes into the Winter Cup as a form runner, with wins at two of his last three starts, most re cently winning last month’s Win ter Cup Trial at Ashburton after a break of two and a half months. Beck is pleased with Firoden’s condition going into the fea ture but admits she was initially shocked when she saw his barrier draw of 17. “I was horrified when I first saw it, but I’ve had a think about it and if he does go back it’s not go ing to be a worry,” Beck said. “If he’s back and out of trou ble and as long as there’s a bit of speed on, it shouldn’t be too bad. If he’s up handy he goes too hard. “He’s put in some big efforts when he’s led up, but for a race like this, if he can chill out in be hind them and run home strong ly, I’d be pleased. “If he’s back doing his own thing, he’s happy. He doesn’t like to be overcrowded.”
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TAB bookmakers opened Firo den at $16 in the final field mar ket on Wednesday afternoon, with the Kevin Myers-trained pair of Verry Flash and Kick On at the head of betting at $4.50 and $4.80 respectively.Beckwilltry to maintain an en viable strike rate for Southland horses in recent years after the success of Timmy Tyler in 2015, Miss Three Stars in 2016 and Ritani last “Southlandyear.horses have always been quite competitive in this race. But with those ones coming down from the North Island, es pecially Dummy’s (Myers’) hors es, it’s always going to make the fieldFirodenstronger.”has won five of his 42 starts and four of the 16 starts since he transferred from South Auckland trainer Steven Reid, who remains in the ownership, to Beck in February last year. Beck said Firoden’s Winter Cup Trial win trumped his previousbest wins and had him on target for his main winter assignment. “It was a pretty good win at Ashburton. He was fresh-up and he seems to go good races fresh,” she said. “It was shorter than he prefers but the track was wet and Rohan (Mudhoo) rode him really well. He kept at him and he fin ished it off strongly. “I’m not worried about the mile because in reality it’s going to play longer anyway by the sound of how wet it is there. I wanted to keep him fresh for this and he’s thriving. If anything he’s done too well.”Meanwhile, Ashburton jockey, Jason Laking will make a return to the saddle following an inju ry-enforced layoff in the Winter Cup.He has picked up the ride on the Paul Harris-trained Green Luck in the race. The former Hong Kong gallop er, who raced up the elite level there before coming to New Zea land is rated a $41 chance with bookmakers but is more than ca pable of causing an upset on what should be a testing track.
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Firoden winning the annual Winter Cup trial at Ashburton last month.
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Sheza Manipulator T Williams 3 x3455 Secret Cocktail K Newman 4 4480 Spark It Up S Boyd 5 6384x Rita Bonita G O’Reilly 6 422 Crimson Rock K Butt 7 Sweet Mila Jean J Dunn 8 580x The Matriarch K Cox 9 63 Moet Shard C DeFilippi R5 LOCHARBURN AT PHOEBE STALLIONS HAND ICAP PACE $9,000 2600m 15:04 1 x0600 Pink Flamingo Run S Ottley 2 x3129 Let’s Go Ringo C DeFilippi 3 60868 Rake W House 4 81396 Megarock G O’Reilly 5 42251 Pure Courage K Cameron 6 30599 Santanna Mach B Orange 7 80671 Maybe J Dunn R6 13 ALABAR STALLIONS SUPPORTING NZ BREED ERS MOBILE PACE $9,000 1980m 15:30 1 7765 Emmy C Thornley 2 60030 Apatchofgold C DeFilippi 3 34445 Seapris J Dunn 4 14345 Luminite S Thornley 5 7x060 Southerly Change G Smith 6 x0740 Sky Vale B Orange 7 1147 Classie Linc S Tomlinson 8 38110 U R The One T Chmiel R7 ERIDAN STANDING AT HARAS DES TROTTEURS TROT $9000 2000m 15:55 1 87217 The Royal Gamble S Thornley 2 78455 Musclynn P Wakelin 3 9x300 Reindeer Trouble G O’Reilly 4 22271 Show The Way K Cameron 5 88005 Brother Love G Smith 6 55272 Ginas Majesty I Cameron 7 06x80 Heavenly Strings C Thornley 8 49223 Aiguille S Ottley 9 83090 Gotta Ticket Z Butcher 10 3831x Take Notice J Smith R8 SKY MAJOR STANDING WAI EYRE FARM MO BILE PACE $9000 1980m 16:25 1 25846 Hes Santas Excuse G Thornley 2 x4034 White Star Orlando K Newman 3 60697 Asian Elvis E Barron 4 x6510 No Gee Ess Tee M Hurrell 5 43365 Bettorlini B Hope 6 82758 Will He Rock J Simpson 7 45701 Kennedy O Thornley 8 52078 Franco Cornel K Tomlinson 9 77666 Cab Calloway D van Til 10 43025 The Cobbler W House 11 x0733 Phone Tap S Thornley 12 56x31 Betterthandiva C Dalgety 13 6107 Rakanotta S O’Reilly Matt Markham’s Addington Selections Race 1: Moody River, Wolfenstein, Itz To The Macs, Maximilian Race 2: Make My Sundon, Ruby Seddon, MC Squared, Sioux RacePrincess3:Raging On, Rakajed, Vincent Vega, All Too Well Race 4: Crimson Rock, Sheza Manipulator, Sweet Mila Jean, Rita RaceBonita5:Let’s Go Ringo, Maybe, Santanna Mach, Rake Race 6: Sky Vale, Classie Linc, Emmy, Apatchofgold Race 7: Brother Love, Aiguille, Show The Way, Musclynn Race 8: Betterthanadiva, Asian Elvis, He’s Santas Excuse, The BESTCobblerBET:Crimson Rock (Race 4) VALUE: Sky Vale (Race 6) R1 Avon City Ford Sydenham Hrdl $50,000 3100m 12:03 1 83662 Mizzena Charlie Case (7) (A3) 68.5 2 423l0 He’s Ric 67 3 14001 Hey Happy D Parker (4) 67 4 6451x Interllectus S H Fannin (5) 67 5 84406 Ringbolt H A Mc Neill (6) 66.5 6 74l53 Candy Cross G J Walsh (3) 65 7 x0954 Dal Kilchoan Portia Matthews (1) (A3) 65 R2 Gavelhouse.Com-61 Lots 8/8 3yo $30,000 1200m 12:36 1 Carignan L Sutherland (1) (A4) 57 2 Specialty R D Beeharr y (2) 57 3 6x6x1 Shazza M J Taylor (5) (A4) 56 4 3x Delphillius L J Allpress (4) 55 5 4x Vickezzrose T R Moseley (3) 55 R3 Racecourse Hotel/Motor Lodge Steeple $50,000 4250m 13:09 1 x0321 Carnaby Charlie Case (4) (A3) 69 2 x9623 Albaron D Parker (3) 67 3 0x733 Mandalay H A Mc Neill (2) 65 4 x8213 West Coast S H Fannin (1) 65 5 80x46 Whiskey Tango 65 R4 Stallion Tender Hcp $40,000 1200m 13:44 1 2291 Midnight Runner F W Lazet (4) (A3) 62 2 1x182 Louie Louie C W Johnson (1) 57 3 56x8x The Growler K Asano (6) 54 4 8384 Benaud Ms K Williams (8) 54 5 x4549 Goodanya C R Bar nes (9) 54 6 0x511 Makabar D I Montes De Oca (5) (A1) 54 7 63175 Radiant Rosie T L Taiaroa (3) (A2) 54 8 5150x Redford K R Hercock (2) 54 9 62255 Tap ‘N’ Go L Callaway (7) 54 R5 Winter Fashions Here 13/8-Bm65 $30,000 1200m 14:19 1 52212 Iron Mike T R Moseley (4) 60 2 x4523 Make Time L Sutherland (9) (A4) 60 3 83243 Where’s Wally S Toolooa (12) (A3) 59.5 4 18850 He’s The Man C L Carmine (8) 59 5 221 Robbie Burns T Jonker (6) 59 6 8410x Proserve D Montes De Oca (1) (A1) 58.5 7 95602 Cause Celebre T L Taiaroa (10) (A2) 57 8 44401 Sympathique L J Allpress (13) 56.5 9 92418 Barri Hyde M Mudhoo (3) (A2) 56 10 42906 Fame Shines F W Lazet (7) (A3) 56 11 7x088 Kapalka Ms K Williams (15) 56 12 50755 Gallery Girl C R Bar nes (2) 54 13 30x04 Gemstone Jewels G A Jogoo (14) 54 14 620 Take A Risk K Asano (11) 54 15 46653 A Box Of Tricks L Callaway (5) 54 R6 Gold Club (Bm75) $30,000 1800m 14:54 1 54371 Deels Done C R Bar nes (13) 60 2 24771 Happy Star R T Elliot (9) 60 3 x5711 Burnvue L Callaway (5) 58.5 4 0x626 Bluey’s Chance 57 5 22163 Red Rufus Ms K Williams (8) 57 6 x3394 Sir Beets 57 7 x1331 Splodge C Dell (1) 56.5 8 44006 Cannoli K Asano (3) 55 9 0x425 Anjameme L J Allpress (6) 54.5 10 x9082 Husk T R Moseley (10) 54 11 4472x Kiddo F W Lazet (12) (A3) 54 12 6064x Des De Jeu 54 13 40580 Oceans Away T L Taiaroa (11) (A2) 54 R7 Vernon & Vazey Trucks (Bm75) $30,000 1400m 15:29 1 x6624 Rock Island Line L Sutherland (9) (A4) 59.5 2 44x71 Belardo Boy J K Riddell (2) 58 3 31152 Sea Shepherd C A Campbell (10) 58 4 3134x Aljay R T Elliot (11) 57 5 x4361 Hunter Villain Ms K Williams (4) 57 6 x4549 Goodanya 56.5 7 0x511 Makabar 56.5 8 25632 Facetime L J Allpress (7) 56 9 35135 Hooks K Asano (5) 56 10 41051 Matscot T R Moseley (13) 56 11 81085 Pandde C R Bar nes (8) 54 12 x5827 I’m A Tiger F W Lazet (1) (A3) 54 13 08x00 Whiskey In The Jar C K Kwo (3) 54 R8 Winning Edge 125th Winter Cup $100,000 1600m 16:04 1 0x168 Green Luck J D Laking (18) 60 2 x1721 Verry Flash F W Lazet (11) 55 3 17107 Original Gangster 54.5 4 45110 Mont Ventoux M K Hudson (15) 53.5 5 010x1 Firoden C A Campbell (17) 53 6 8331 Summer Festival C R Barnes (6) 53 7 51313 Kick On K Asano (7) 53 8 8x473 William Wallace L J Allpress (20) 53 9 6211 Frankie The Fox Rohan Mudhoo (16) 53 10 4x853 Silent Battler L Callaway (5) 53 11 8101 Kusuda K R Hercock (1) 53 12 52112 Lord Darci T R Moseley (9) 53 13 30658 Nomen Ludi K Mudhoo (19) 53 14 64214 Wild Rover D I Montes De Oca (12) 53 15 12847 Are You Cereal W Papier (14) 53 16 020x4 Tamahine T L Taiaroa (13) 53 17 21234 Yamuna C W Johnson (2) 53 18 15221 Mister Roquette 53 19 0x626 Bluey’s Chance T Jonker (3) 53 20 x4549 Goodanya 53 21 35135 Hooks 53 R9 Speight’s (Bm65) $30,000 1600m 16:44 1 107x8 Kristofferson B M Murray (11) 60 2 17083 Acquittal D I Montes De Oca (6) (A1) 59 3 73371 Black Cheetah R T Elliot (3) 59 4 90235 Rocktilyoudrop M Mudhoo (5) (A2) 59 5 314x8 Camping Ms K Williams (17) 58.5 6 35010 Taramea Lad K Mudhoo (12) 58.5 7 94810 Paze The Power C K Kwo (8) 58 8 0x044 Sadler’s Lass S Muniandy (1) 58 9 9x224 Honesty F W Lazet (18) (A3) 57.5 10 81460 Kenki T L Taiaroa (4) (A2) 57.5 11 3260 Mr Ghibson L J Allpress (13) 57.5 12 0x090 Easy On The Eye K Asano (7) 57 13 93265 Zacat C W Johnson (14) 56 14 00x09 Ifithappensagain C A Campbell (16) 56 15 560x0 Lovingyourwork T R Moseley (2) 55.5 16 49548 Tantalee Rohan Mudhoo (9) 55.5 17 07x06 King Khan L Callaway (10) 55.5 18 08x00 Whiskey In The Jar 55 Matt Markham’s Riccarton Selections Race 1: Hey Happy, Mizzena, Interllectus, He’s Ric, Candy RaceCross2: Shazza, Delphillius, Vickezzrose, Specialty Race 3: Carnaby, West Coast Mandalay, Albaron Race 4: Mightnight Runner, Louie Louie, Benaud, Makabar Race 5: Barri Hyde, Robbie Burns, Iron Mike, Make Time Race 6: 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1. What year did Richie McCaw turn up for some touch rugby at the Methven Domain? a) 2013 b) 2015 c) 2017 2. What year did Watters Cup-winning coach Shane Enright leave Ashburton College to go to Timaru Boys’ High School? a) 2013 b) 2014 c) 2015 3. Defending champ Joelle King didn’t feature on the podium this time round; who did she beat in the last Comm Games singles final? a) Nicol David b) Sarah-Jane Perry c) Laura Massaro 4. Who top-scored with 101 for the Black Caps against Scotland last week? a) Daryl Mitchell b) Martin Guptill c) Mark Chapman 5. Before this weekend, which NRL player has given up the most penalties this season? a) Cameron Munster (Storm) b) Izack Tago (Panthers) c) Jazz Tevaga (Warriors) 6. Which team drew 1212 with the Springboks on the infamous 1981 tour? a) Canterbury b) Otago c) NZ Maori
7. How old was Jack Foster when he won marathon silver at the 1974 Commonwealth Games? a) 39 b) 41 c) 46 8. Welsh forward Huw Richards was sent off while unconscious. Who had knocked him out? a) Richard Loe b) Buck Shelford C) Jerry Collins Answers:1.b)2015,2.a)2013, 3.b)Sarah-JanePerry,4.c) MarkChapman,5.b)Izack Tago,6.c)NZMaori,7.b)41,8. b)BuckShelford
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About us: The Fine Lion kitchen focuses on good honest food with fun flavours, creativity and sustainability. We work with some of the best produce from around the South Island and a lot of local suppliers from our own backyard. About The Role: This position would suit someone operating at Demi ChefCDP level. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be passionate about food & service. Have the ability to be a team player and follow instructions. Some of your responsibilities include: Preparing vegetables, meats, sauces, etc for the daily requirements. Ensuring foods are prepared & presented to a high standard. Consistent food hygiene standards are maintained & FCP records kept up to date. Ensure sufficient stocks of ingredients are kept & stored under the correct conditions. Check the quantity & quality of incoming stock. Reporting any issues & matters to the Head chef and solving problems if necessary. This position would best suit someone who is highly motivated with attention to detail. An experienced proactive chef who is honest, reliable, & uses initiative. You must be available on weekends & public holidays. So if you think you have what it takes, we’d love to hear from you! You can email your CV and application letter to: thefinelion@xtra.co.nz
• Ensuring that any customer issues (including shoplifters) are dealt with in a professional manner You will be:
PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES SCVCC Annual Swap Meet Winchester Domain SH1, September 10, gates open 7.30am. All makes car MichelleSomethingDisplayforeveryone.Sites–Munro Ph 03 6864824 Or scvccswapmeet@Emailhotmail.com No dogs allowed. SITUATIONS VACANT RELIEFREQUIREDTRACTORMILKER/DRIVER Flexible roster and goodexperiencePreferablyremuneration.withbutfulltrainingavailable.ThefarmisinDunsandel. G.Carlos 027 368 4084 SITUATIONS VACANT RELIEFREQUIREDTRACTORMILKER/DRIVER Flexible roster and goodexperiencePreferablyremuneration.withbutfulltrainingavailable.ThefarmisinDunsandel. G.Carlos 027 368 4084 CHURCH SERVICES “Transforming Lives through Gospel Power” Easter Sunday Service 63 Princes10.30amStreet You are Welcome Rev. David Bayne Ph 307 7355 Gospel“TransformingLivesthroughPower” Service starts at 10:00am 63 Princess Street All Welcome Rev. David Bayne Ph 307 7355 TRADES, SERVICES LOCKSMITH/Door repairs. Keys/Locks, sliding and bifold door roller repairs. Mobile service. Call Nigel at Doors and More. Ph 027 516 7104 SPECIALISED SERVICES FIRE Extinguisher sales and servicing. On farm contractors –MorePhonecars/boats/caravanstractors/balers/combines/trucks/etc.MackatDoorsandon0273960361. MOTORING WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308 6737. ADULT ENTERTAINMENT NEW Asian – Sweetie, Beautiful, Busty, 40DD, Friendly. Good Service and Good Massage. Phone 0210372083. GRAZING GRAZING wanted for store lambs. Phone Steve 0273216060 LAMB grazing wanted for the spring, top money for top feed. Phone Mitch 0273131320 HIRE GENERAL hire. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Street. Open Monday-Friday 7.00am – 5.30pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am12.30pm - Phone 308 www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz8061. WANTED GENUINE cash buyer, wanting Falcons, Holdens, Valients or any pre 1990 vehicles suitable for preservation. Phone 021 02914847 or 03 615 7930 SituationsGuardianVacant 307 7900 *Terms and conditions apply. Book your birthday greeting, including a photo, for just $10! Ten words only.* (Under 12 children’s birthday greetings remain FREE) P: 03 307 7900 E: classifieds@theguardian.co.nz Level 3, Somerset House, 161 Burnett Street For just $10!* Got something to sell? Having a garage sale? Call the Guardian today for your advertising requirements. 307 7900
• Self motivation and be a team player
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weights • Punctual, reliable and honest • Great with time management and be able to make sound decisions under pressure • Passionate about the delivering excellent customer service • Able to able to comply with our Food Safety and Health and Safety policy A current Duty Managers Certificate and forklift license will be an advantage. If you believe you are up for the challenge, please email your expression of interest to: donalda.hartley@newworldsi.co.nz including a cover letter and current CV. Overseas applicants must hold New Zealand Residency or Valid New Zealand work visa. Applications
•Customer focused • Willing to learn Cleaning and record keeping is a vital part of this role and an understanding of, or the ability to learn our Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures is essential. Is this the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Apply now including a cover letter and CV to: donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz Applications must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Applications close: 19th August 2022 SITUATIONS
These branch meetings will elect delegates from qualified members in order to form the Rangitata Electorate Selection Committee to select the candidate for the 2023 General Election
Timaru Branch Thursday August 25, 7pm West End Hall, Maltby Ave, Timaru Ashburton Branch Tuesday 23 August, 7pm, St Stephen’s Parish Centre, Park St, Ashburton Milford Branch Wednesday 24 August, 7pm, Winchester Hall, Avenel St, Winchester The Fine Lion is on the hunt for new talent to join our kitchen team.
SITUATIONS VACANT Sunday to Thursday 2.00pm – 11.00pm New World Ashburton are looking for an eager individual to join our locally owned and operated store as a Duty ThisManager.position
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MHV Water Ltd 326 Burnett St, Ashburton 7700 www.mhvwater.nz
• A commitment to Health and Safety, including being Covid-19 vaccinated due to working closely in a small group. Ideally we are looking for a practical, computer literate person to enable operation of our modern technology and infrastructure.
A competitive salary package, laptop, mobile phone and work vehicle, along with training, is available for the successful candidate, so if you are a team player with initiative and enjoy a varied work environment, this role is perfect for you. Accommodation may be available. A position description is available on request.
• Fast moving and physically able to lift heavy close: 6th August 2022
• Reliable, honest and energetic • Physically fit as some heavy lifting is required.
• Taking responsibility for supervising evening shifts and organizing resources to ensure that Store presentation standards are met and exceeded
• A good standard of fitness and presentation
Please apply with CV and cover letter to Melanie Brooks, info@mhvwater.nz. close Wednesday 10 August 2022.
• Solid level of computer and numeracy skills
• Liaising with general staff, Department Managers, Store Manager and Owner / Operators when required
• Being the go to person instore during evening shifts
• A team player & customer focused
Duty Manager –New World Ashburton 19th August 2022
CLASSIFIEDS 21Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 6, 2022 For all requirements.classifiedyourPhonetheGuardian3077900 MR Green ( Lawn and Garden Services) for all your Ride on and Rotary mowing, spraying, fertilising, garden and section tidy ups - Call Pat Prendergast 0274445314 TRADES, SERVICES BURNETT STREET DENTAL Minu Abraham BDS Dr LM burnettstreetdental@gmail.comAbrahamDentalAssistantRequired• Looking for a permanent secure role with guaranteed 30 hours per week? • Are you looking for a supportive team and friendly environment? • Immediate start, experience preferred but not a must for the ideal person. • Full training will be provided. • Must be willing to learn in a fast paced environment. If this sound like you please email your expression of interest to: SITUATIONS VACANT At MHV Water Limited (MHV) we are one of the leading water delivery and environmental management companies in NZ, servicing approximately 58,000 hectares via open race and pressurised pipe systems in the Mayfield, Hinds, Valetta and Ruapuna areas of Mid Canterbury. Our vision is to deliver solutions that are both environmentally and economically sustainable and continue to embrace our innovative heritage. We are seeking a Scheme Operator to join our Operations team and support the efficient and equitable delivery of water to our farmer shareholders, maintain accurate records, ensure compliance is met, and undertake general maintenance of assets. In addition, you will need to have solid computer skills with the ability to learn, use and where necessary, implement new software.
• Strong communication skills
Bakery Packer / Assistant – New World Ashburton Do you enjoy working with food? Are you looking for a full time position that offers variety? We are seeking a positive person with a ‘can-do’ attitude to join our friendly Bakery team, where you’ll be assisting our talented team in creating a wide variety of tasty products, ready to be consumed by our
Thiscustomers.isafast paced department and you will need to be an organized person and manage your time well as there are time frames to work to. You will have an eye for detail and the ability to present product that satisfies our customer’s expectations. You will be: • An excellent communicator
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20 River Terrace - phone 03 308 4020. WEEKEND HOURS: Sat and Sun 7am - 7pm. Public holidays 10am - 5pm. Information Centre Methven - Saturday and public holidays 10am until 2.30pm. Phone 302 8955 or isite@ midcanterburynz.com ANIMAL SERVICES Dog, Stock & Noise Control Ashburton District Council 03 307 7700 - 24hr service. Animal Welfare Centre All enquiries - phone 308 4432 or 027 3329286. Veterinarians WEEKEND EMERGENCIES Please call your usual vet to be transferred to the emergency vet. Please respect any COVID-19 restrictions or requirements MEDICAL SERVICES HELPLINE SERVICESCOMMUNITY SERVICES “Professional Earthmovers Shaping Your World” 0274 832 712 or (03) 308 0287 192 Racecourse Road, www.granthoodcontracting.co.nzAshburton NISSAN FACTORY5YR W150,ARRANTY000KM’S 2.9 APR 36ZEROFIXEDDEPOSITMONTHTERM* % X-TRAIL RUNOUT ON NOW *Finance offer available on new Nissan Navara and X-TRAIL only. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Additional terms and conditions apply and can be viewed at www.nissan.co.nz. GluyasMotorGroup.co.nz0800GLUYAS79KermodeStreet A University of Otago Centre of Research Excellence Find out how you can help save lives by visiting: www.otago.ac.nz/chchheart We Help Save Lives Guardian Classifieds 307 7900Guardian ASHBURTON Our news, online, all the time. Your opportunity to tell Mid Canterbury of your next event or meeting Daily Events is a FREE DAILY LISTING of MID CANTERBURY EVENTS to be held in the immediate future by non-commercial organisations. To arrange for events to be published in Daily Events, clip this form, fill in the applicable details and hand in to our LEVEL 3 office on Burnett Street or post to: Ashburton Guardian, P.O. Box 77, Ashburton 7740, 5 (five) working days prior to the first publication. CONDITIONS: 1. Telephoned information NOT accepted. 2. Forms MUST be signed by an authorised representative of the organisation 3.concerned.Aseparate form MUST be submitted for each future event and may be lodged with the Guardian as far in advance as desired. For example: A club which meets monthly may submit, say, 12 separate forms simultaneously – one pertaining to each meeting scheduled over the following 12 months. 4. The organisation acknowledges that no responsibility for errors or omissions will be accepted by the Guardian Company. Previously know as Daily Events, Play Planner is printed in the Tuesday and Thursday editions of The Guardian. Not Saturday. Please send your event details at least a day in advance so we can add and update accordingly. Fill out the form below and hand in to our LEVEL 3 office on Burnett Street. Or email details to whatson@theguardian.co.nz. BLOCK LETTERS PLEASE Day of event .......................................... Date of event ......................................... Starting time ......................................... Name of Venue.....................................................................organisation........................................................ Play Planner
IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE 111. DUTY DOCTORS For all other medical assistance outside of normal hours please phone your general practice team, 24/7, to speak with a health professional who will give you free health advice on what to do or where to go if you need urgent care. If you don’t have a regular general practice, call any GP team 24/7 for free telephone health advice. Please bring your Community Services Card. All non-New Zealanders should bring their passport with them, New Zealanders should bring some form of ID. Methven & Rakaia areas For weekend and emergency services please phone Methven Medical Centre on 302 8105 or Rakaia Medical Centre on 303 5002 for details on how to access the after-hours service each weekend. Pharmacies Wises Pharmacy, Countdown Complex, East Street, will be open from 9am - 1pm Saturday, from 10am1pm Sunday. Ashburton Rest Homes Please contact directly for hours. Emergency dentist If you do not have or cannot contact your regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 for the name of the rostered weekend dentist in Christchurch. Hours 9am - 5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Healthline is a free health advice service. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The toll-free number to call is 0800 611 116. Healthline is staffed by registered nurses who are trained to assess health problems and offer advice over the phone. The service is free and confidential. Alcoholics Anonymous Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) or visit www.aa.org.nz for more information. Mental Health - Call free on 0800 222 955. Ask for the Crisis Team. Safe Care - 24hr Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis Support. Phone 03 364 8791 Victims Support Group 24hr - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846). Direct dials to a volunteer. Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - 2pm, outside of these hours leave a message. Alcohol Drug Help Line Call us free on (0800 787 797). Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days. Art Gallery 327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133. Open daily: 10am – 4pm. Ashburton Museum 327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890. Open daily: 10am – 4pm. Ashburton Public Library Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. Saturday: 10am - 1pm. Sunday: 1pm - 4pm. EA Networks Centre - Pools
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DRUMMOND, Ian Kirkpatrick –On August 2, 2022 at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean. Much loved father and father-in-law of Ross, Keith and Inna, and Andrew. Loved Grandad of Lisa, and Natasha. Special thanks to the staff of Terrace View and the Ashburton Hospital for their care of Ian. Messages to the Drummond family, PO Box 361, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on TUESDAY August 9, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
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DEATHS FAMILY NOTICES 23Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 6, 2022 18-22 Moore Street, Ashburton 0800 263 6679 | 027 637 www.memoryfunerals.nz1229 FORARRANGEPRE-YOURWISHESPEACEOFMINDJoMetcalf FUNERALS WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008 Call me for MickneedsestaterealyourallHydes 027 437 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nzmick.hydes@9696 Honest. Trustworthy. Local. WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008 Call me for MickneedsestaterealyourallHydes 027 437 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nzmick.hydes@9696bayleys.co.nz Honest. Trustworthy. Local. WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008 Call me for MickneedsestaterealyourallHydes 027 437 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nzmick.hydes@9696bayleys.co.nz Honest. Trustworthy. Local. DEATHS Canterbury owned, locally operated Office and Chapel Corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton Ph 307 7433 CrematoriumFuneralPatersonsServicesandAshburtonLtd ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Members of the Menz Shed note with sadness the recent passing of Lindsay John Barnett, life member and member
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Saturday: Periods of rain, easing to isolated showers in the afternoon. Northwesterlies, possibly severe gale gusting 120 km/h in exposed places before dawn, easing from the south in the morning or afternoon. Sunday: High cloud, then rain spreading north in the afternoon, snow possible to 400m in the north and 200m in the south. Southerlies developing in the afternoon, strong in exposed places from evening. Monday: Rain becoming scattered. Snow possible to 200m. Southeasterlies.
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Sunday Mountain weather hazard: Wind Chill. High cloud, snow spreading north from afternoon. Wind at 1000m: SW 20 km/h becoming SE 30 km/h in the evening. Wind at 2000m: S 20 km/h rising to 35 km/h in the evening. Freezing level: Gradually lowering to 600m but 400m in the south.
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Darren was a self-employed painter until Covid halted his business and his landlord sold his home. Darren, his partner Miriana, and their children were suddenly homeless. There was a light in the darkness… Transitional housing, budgeting advice, and food support provided the wind beneath Darren’s wings to help him back on to his feet in a time of need. Winter brings rising cost pressures for everyone, and we are seeing more people accessing our services for the first time. Your kind gifts will warm hearts of people like Darren and Miriana this winter. Periods of rain, easing to a shower or two the afternoon. N, possibly gale before dawn, easing in the Sunday: High cloud, then rain from afternoon. Southerlies in the morning. Monday: Rain easing to a few showers. Southeasterlies.
JONES, Brenda –On August 4, 2022, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 74 years. Much loved partner and friend of Colin Sheehan. Messages to 342 Havelock Street, Ashburton, 7700. A private service for Brenda has been held, with a Memorial Service to be advised. of the founding committee of the Ashburton Menz MembersShed. to acknowledge Lindsay’s initiative and determination to get the Ashburton Menz Shed established. We offer our condolences and sympathy to the family. ChairmanDurie E.B. CARTER LTD For all your headstones East Street Ashburton Phone 308 5369 or 0274 357 974 ebcarter@xtra.co.nz NZMMMA Member RANSON, Eileen Frances –On August 4, 2022, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Ashburton Hospital, aged 71 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig, and Kylie and Fanus, and Nanny of April, Toby, Liam, Brosnan and Jan. GreatNanny of Jaxon. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Daphne and Brian Early, the late Selwyn, and Jan Dalton, the late Rhonda, and Des Ferriman, and a loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Ranson family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the staff at AAU and St John for their care of Eileen. A service to celebrate Eileen’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on FRIDAY August 12, commencing at 11am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. TODAY times can happen to anyone…
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