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Nurses ‘deserve more’ Ashburton’s Stacey Cunningham says underpressure nurses deserve more and she should know, having just been discharged from an eye-opening stay at Christchurch Hospital. “I was vomiting a bit on my last night, but I didn’t want to bother them because bells were going off and there’s only one (nurse) to eight people.’’

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Nurses’ situation is ‘scary’ Talking about nurses

Adam Burns An Ashburton woman discharged from hospital earlier this week says the pay clash between nurses and health leaders was becoming a “scary’’ prospect for patients.

Stacey Cunningham spent five days at Christchurch Hospital, having a feeding tube inserted and said it was clear that the embattled sector was stretched.

“They’re flat-tack constantly, like they don’t sit down,” she said.

“At night during the graveyard shift they’ve got one nurse to eight patients.

“I don’t know what they get but they deserve more.”

Further strikes by nurses around the country have been confirmed for later this month after the latest pay negotiations between the New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation and the district health boards broke down.

“It’s scary that all these nurses are going to walk off and it’s going to put other surgeries behind and it’s going to put patients at risk and it’s going to put nurses under more pressure because

Stacey Cunningham was discharged from Christchurch Hospital earlier this week. She said she observed the strain on nurses during her week-long stay.

PHOTO ADAM BURNS 040821-AB-4185 they’re going to have to catch up.”

The strain was also being felt within crammed emergency departments.

Although working under arduous conditions, Cunningham described the nursing staff as “brilliant”.

“They’ve got so many patients

to look after, but you ring the bell and they’re there.

“If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be home now.”

During her hospital stay, she said she felt reluctant to call them during the night, knowing just how under the pump they were.

Lopsided patient to nurse ratios had also been observed at

What: We asked how concerned you were that there appears to be no resolution between nurses and health care leaders, with further strike action likely.

Here are some abridged Facebook comments.

Ange Mapu: Why should they be in negotiations?

These people are taking care of us! Why do they need to do this? This is wrong. Give them what they deserve because at the end of the day they are taking care of us 24/7. This makes me so mad. The useless PM can Ashburton Hospital in recent times.

“I was vomiting a bit on my last night, but I didn’t want to bother them because bells were going off and there’s only one (nurse) to eight people,” she said.

“You kind of think before you buzz.

“On some nights they only had

give the mob money, but not our nurses.

Megan Roberts: Yep, this has taken a long time to get to this point. Not like a new Government gets in and the financial slate gets wiped. When you take over a broken economy, you’re in trouble from the start.

Mary Rose: I fully support the nurses, but I think the nurses’ union needs to talk to them more. As I understand, the nurses have rejected what they asked for. Give them more nurses so they don’t suffer burnout. Good luck. one nurse aid to help them when they usually have more and they were training temp nurses as well.”

Deputy mayor neutral on 2022 aspirations Adam Burns

Liz McMillan

After a challenging few months, Ashburton’s deputy mayor Liz McMillan cannot confirm whether she will definitely stand in next year’s local government elections.

But McMillan hinted that her experience and know-how would be significant with major decisions looming and said she was not shying away from the pros-

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pect of continuing on into another term.

“I suppose I’ve got enough knowledge to carry on for another term and we’ve got a few big decisions to make with the Three Waters,” she said.

“I think that knowledge is going to be needed going forward.

“But a year is a long time.”

McMillan was sworn in as mayor Neil Brown’s deputy in 2019 after serving a first term as a western ward councillor.

When asked if she was planning on standing again in 2022, McMillan tentatively said it was likely.

“At this stage I would say yes”

she said.

She said that she had not given much thought to having a crack at the mayoralty.

Major floods and the subsequent water infrastructure headaches in Methven had presented some profound leadership challenges for McMillan.

“It’s been very challenging that’s for sure,” she said.

“The biggest thing for me was keeping the communication flowing from my end.”

She did not believe having a Methven voice alongside the mayor was crucial, but rather being “a different person”.

“I’m the only mum of teenaged kids on the council, and I’m still the youngest on the council,” she said.

“It’s great for Methven to have a voice, but it’s also great for the rest of the district as well.”

Despite unprecedented challenges that the recent period had brought, McMillan said the role was still highly enjoyable.

“I’ve learned a lot and having the position of deputy mayor has been amazing because I’ve met so many different people and gone to so many different events that I would not normally have gone to.”

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‘Stop beating farmers up’ Methane reduction key in emission figures Adam Burns Federated Farmers say a positive decline in methane emissions painted a better picture around dairy farming’s carbon footprint.

Stats NZ revealed figures showing dairy cattle farming emissions rose 3.18 per cent during its most recent reporting period of 2018-2019.

It was the highest figure on record, dating back to at least 2007.

But Federated Farmers’ Mid Canterbury president David Clark said there was a disparity in the figures, highlighting Ministry for Environment’s figures which showed a 0.4 per cent decrease.

“Stats NZ have changed what they include as dairy farming statistics, but it’s also not capturing changes in land use with emissions out of sheep and beef going down,” he said.

“It’s just the different ways of looking at emissions out of dairy farming.”

Nationwide methane emissions from all sources have fallen 4.7 per cent since 2006 which Clark said was significant.

“That’s something the rest of society hasn’t been able to achieve,” he said.

“My message is stop beating farmers up and work out how you’re going to replace fossil fuels in every facet of modern human life.”

Clark said that innovation and efficiency within the farming sector was prominent.

“Farmers in general are incredibly innovative and early adopters of technology,” he said.

“We’ve seen almost a halving of fuel burn per kilogram of product produced on this farm in the 27 years that I’ve been in Mid Canterbury.

“New Zealand farmers are among, if not the most, efficient producers of food from a carbon point of view and the same goes for dairy farmers.”

Right – Federated Farmers’ Mid Canterbury president David Clark believes the agricultural sector is one of the most efficient producers of food from a carbon point of view.

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Aged care workers, residents receive Covid jabs

Mico Ashburton’s Kaye Young, manager Todd Walker and Eliza Hamilton holding up their Make a Wish funds.

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Some Mico magic for charity Maddison Gourlay

“This isn’t money for a beer fund.”

That was the word from hu-

morous Mico Ashburton employees Kaye Young, Todd Walker and Eliza Hamilton, who raised over $800 in the past six months for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

The charity foundation grants wishes for children with life threatening medical conditions.

The three-strong team at Mico, which is a national plumbing, kitchen, bathroom and laundry

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specialist, raised their money by selling product seconds and small unsellable parts.

The $800 came from taps that were scratched or dented and could not be sold. When customers needed the spare parts, the Mico team would ask for a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

“We have had a great response

from the community,’’ Mico Ashburton manager Todd Walker said.

“Some people, who would get something worth $10, would put in a $50 note in the fund because it is going to a good cause.

“It’s been a good way to raise funds and to stop things going to landfill when they don’t have to and create space in our shop.”

All aged residential care residents in the Ashburton District have been offered a Covid-19 vaccination.

A mobile team has vaccinated around 400 residents in Ashburton in the past two months and that included both first and second jabs.

Ashburton care facilities were part of 90 across Canterbury where 5300 residents and 1000 staff have been vaccinated as part of the Group 2 national roll out.

Ralph La Salle, senior Covid response officer for the Canterbury District Health Board said staff weren’t required to get vaccinated and don’t have to identify if they’ve had their jabs.

“We’d like to thank the aged residential care management, staff and residents, vaccinators and pharmacists for contributing to a smooth vaccination roll out,” he said.

SHORT & SHARP Rotary humour Ashburton Rotary member, Geoff Cantrell, delivered a scary thought at the club’s meeting this week. “About 20 years ago we had Johnny Cash, Bob Hope and Steve Jobs. Now we have no cash, no hope and no jobs. Please don’t let actor Kevin Bacon die,’’ he joked.

Correction A charity rugby game to raise money for communities affected by the floods kicks off in Ashburton on Sunday, August 15, at 12.30pm. It was wrongly reported that the game would begin at 2.30pm. The Crusaders’ Scott Robertson has volunteered as the Fonterra team coach, while TV sports presenter Scotty Stevenson will MC the event. The Fonterra

team will take on a Parliamentary side, with a number of former star players expected to turn out all in the name of charity.

Bookamara prep Bookarama is on the minds of Ashburton Rotary Club members. The annual fundraising event will be held in the sports hall from September 27 to October 2.

This Saturday, club members will start sorting out 600 boxes of books, which weren’t sold last year. Once the sorting is over, they’ll start delivering boxes around Ashburton later this month for people to contribute their own books. Last year, proceeds from Bookarama amounted to $67,000, which was distributed to a number of charities in New Zealand and overseas.

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Matt Johnson, Kayleigh Johnson, and Jo Metcalf were all pleased to come together and see the final product of a vinyl wrapped casket.

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Helping people think outside the box Maddison Gourlay You decorate your house when you’re alive, so why not have a customised coffin when you go?

It’s been a few years in the making, but Matt and Kayleigh Johnson, from Peak Design and Signs Ashburton, have collaborated with Memory Funerals to offer unique vinyl wrapped customised caskets.

They’re the only firm locally

that designs specialised coffin and urn wraps, but they have become popular elsewhere in the country where anything from doughnuts to Star Trek and sail boats and more have emerged to reflect the people who will eventually lie inside them.

Matt and Kayleigh wanted to get into designing casket and urn wraps in Ashburton, but getting started wasn’t that easy.

“We had people coming to us with designs. We just didn’t know where to start,” Matt said.

They approached Memory Funerals’ Jo Metcalf, who said she was excited to be able to of-

fer something unique to people pre-arranging funerals.

“Twenty years ago, funerals were very traditional,’’ Metcalf said.

“They are so much more personal now.

“People pick everything else for their funeral nowadays, so why not the designs on your casket or urn?”

There is a sample customised wrapped casket and urn on display at Memory Funerals and some people have already prebooked their unique wraps.

“My nana has already got her custom wrapping design order in,” Kayleigh said.

Your casket say Colourful, customised coffin and urn wraps are being produced locally by an Ashburton design company, but what type would you pick?

A sailboat, a fire truck, a chocolate bar or Lego blocks maybe?

Here’s what some Guardian readers thought, plus Jo Metcalf from Memory Funerals, as well as Matt and Kayleigh Johnson from Peak Design and Signs.

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James O’Connor: Sailboat.

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A helping hand for farmers

Above – Rapid Relief Team local team leader Bruce Mascull (left) and Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown were among those enjoying the sunshine and cheese burgers at Thursday’s event for farmers.

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Below – Cheese burgers were going down a treat, lucky the Rapid Relief Team members (from left) Carolyne Camp, Laura Mascull and Rilla McLean were professional cheese burger-makers.

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A cheese burger or two and some baleage.

That’s what local farmers got in Ashburton on Thursday to help cheer them up and assist their recovery from the devastating May floods.

Four hundred units of baleage were donated to farmers in the district as part of the response from the Mid Canterbury section of the international Rapid Relief Team, which provides volunteers, assistance and supplies to anyone affected by disasters and poverty in 70 countries around the globe.

The team sourced baleage from the Waikato and Manawatu districts to

assist those farmers in need.

“These farmers have been through a really hard time in recent months,’’ Rapid Relief Team local team leader Bruce Mascull said.

“We are working directly with the people in need to help lighten the load.”

A barbecue with some farmers, Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown and district councillors, and members of the Rural Support Trust also took place.

“The barbecue was designed to bring everyone together, an excuse to let farmers have a short break and to help show our support,” Mascull said.

“It was also a good way for us to work directly with people in need.

“Four hundred bales will go a long way for these farmers, who are having a rough time of it. It’s great we have been able to help them on their way to getting back on their feet,” Mascull said.

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Rakaia resident running on empty Maddison Gourlay A petrol thief is sucking a Rakaia resident dry.

Malene Andersen is that resident, who’s annoyed that someone in the community had siphoned petrol from her car for the third time in a matter of months.

Monday night particularly riled Andersen, who found her doormat disturbed and her car’s petrol door ajar.

“I thought it had been happening, but I could never truly know,’’ Andersen said.

“But when I saw the doormat like that and the gas door open, I had an ‘I knew it’ moment.’’

Andersen’s car already had an unpredictable petrol gauge, but she had noticed a few times over the months that she was refuelling more than usual.

“This time it was all gone, $60 worth of petrol stolen. And it’s not even parked on the street. It’s up my driveway and everything.

Andersen, who works part-time and travels regularly to and from Ashburton to visit her mother, said that not only was having someone steal her petrol inconvenient, but it had also caused financial stress.

Andersen let her frustration out via a Facebook post and immediately gained support, with others posting that they hoped the thief would get caught. One other Rakaia person also said they had been a victim of the petrol thief.

Andersen said she has a plan to catch the thief, but felt she shouldn’t have to go to such lengths to stop people helping themselves to her petrol and trespassing on her property.

“And it’s just frustrating because the police can’t do anything in this situation.”

Malene Andersen is fed up with someone stealing her petrol.

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Carol Haskett holds up the Ashburton Inner Wheel banner.

Her badge is the International Inner Wheel Board Director’s insignia.

Haskett’s wheel of fortune Ashburton woman holds international role

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hen the international governing body of Inner Wheel holds its major meeting remotely in October it will Zoom into Racecourse Road, Ashburton.

There it will connect with Ashburton’s Carol Haskett, who is one of 16 directors of International Inner Wheel.

Meetings are traditionally held in Manchester, England, where Inner Wheel was founded in 1934, but Covid-19 has meant the October meeting of directors will be online.

At the Zoom meeting, they’ll discuss the health and wellbeing of clubs internationally and share projects that would enhance the 103,000 members from 3895 clubs around the world.

Haskett will report on the support and help she’s given six remote clubs that aren’t part of any Inner Wheel district in Australia. That meeting attendance may also give her time to reflect on her involvement in the largest women’s voluntary service organisation operating in the world.

It’s only 18 years since she joined the Inner Wheel movement, originally established in the UK by Margaret Golding for wives and daughters of Rotarians, then an all-male organisation.

Haskett moved through the Ashburton ranks with breath-taking speed. Within six months, her business background saw her appointed secretary of the district that extends from Ashburton to the top half of the South Island.

District treasurer and chairwoman roles followed a few years later and then Inner Wheel New Zealand president for the 2019-2020 year. The national appointment saw her travel the country, visiting all of the five national districts and as many clubs as possible.

“My theme was ‘together we can’, which meant that, as members, we had the confidence and ability to go out and make

Ashburton’s Carol Haskett is something of an Inner Wheel high-flyer, as Malcolm Hopwood discovered. a difference,” she said.

With time up on her annual appointment, Haskett was nominated by her national body as a suitable international director. She was then selected by clubs throughout the world as one of 16 they wanted.

While Covid-19 prevents Haskett from travelling to the UK in October, there’s a second meeting in March, 2022. It’s usually a Zoom meeting, but Haskett said “it’d be nice if we can get together then”.

At a local level she’s been equally active and has been club secretary and club president on three occasions.

“I joined back in 2003 because I was working from home,’’ she said.

“I wanted to connect with other women and decided, through Inner Wheel, I could make a difference.

“Garry, my husband, belonged to Rotary and it was a good way of meeting Rotary wives.”

She said Inner Wheel makes a difference internationally because it “gives us unique opportunities to create positive change”.

“Our voices are heard all the way to the United Nations, with speaking rights on issues relevant to women, children, the family and the elderly.”

In Ashburton, Inner Wheel is involved with Presbyterian Support, Rotary’s youth leadership programme, Bookarama and decorating Princes Court at Christmas time.

Haskett said Covid-19 has provided an unexpected blessing. Inner Wheel’s Zoom

At a glance What: Inner Wheel It is: The largest women’s voluntary service organisation in the world.

How big: It’s active in over 100 countries, with over 100,000 members.

How did it start? The Inner Wheel organisation started after wives of Rotarians in Great Britain and Ireland met up to foster friendships among themselves.

Who is Carol Haskett? She is one of 16 directors of International Inner Wheel and she’s from Ashburton. and Google meetings during the lockdown provided a hunger for women in isolation to get together once restrictions were lifted.

“Connecting by internet made a huge difference to us and now we’re benefiting from women joining up,” she said.

As for the future, there’s the top job as international president that has obvious appeal. Haskett was aware of clubs who’d like to nominate her for the position “but I’d like to experience my year as director first before making a decision.”

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The leader of the Rodger Fox Big Band will dedicate one of his trombone specials to the late Alan McQuarters when the band plays in Ashburton for the first time in October.

Fox said McQuarters, who died last year, was an outstanding dixieland, jazz and popular trombonist for more than 70 years. He said it was “fitting we should honour him in his hometown”.

The 18-piece Rodger Fox Big Band is embarking on a five-venue South Island tour in October, culminating at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre on October 24.

Fox, who was born in Christchurch, would bring with him New Zealand’s foremost classical pianist, Michael Houstoun, who originates from South Canterbury.

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Pam Speedy, a retired farmer from Elgin, provided slices and muffins as part of a massive 400-parcel food drop to floodhit Mid Canterbury farming families and their workers in the past six weeks.

The local branch of Rural Women New Zealand took up the food help appeal.

“Our Elgin house was flooded two years ago,’’ Speedy said.

“I know all about stress. Providing relief is ongoing but this is how I can help.”

One of the Rural Women New Zealand Mid Canterbury leaders, who’s assisting with the collection and delivery of food, was also affected by the flooding.

The north branch of the Ashburton River flowed through the bottom paddocks of Marg Verrall’s Winchmore farm, washing out fences and covering the area with silt and rubbish.

Verrall, who’s provincial president of Rural Women Mid Canterbury, said about a quarter of her dairy support, cropping and Rural Women New Zealand local members (from left) Pat Bishell, Marg Verbeef farm, had been affected but despite rall and Sandra Curd are thrilled at the extra goods provided by Pam Speedy that she said: “I still want to help others’’. for flood-ravaged local families.

Bell stands down from Nats board Ashburton’s Alastair Bell (left), is not seeking re-election at this year’s National Party annual meeting and conference in Auckland this weekend.

Bell has served 12 years as a member of the National Party board of directors, but his two-year term has come to an end.

Bell said he would continue to support the National Party in any way he could “but not at board level”.

He believed National’s current support was strong, but they needed to “convince the 400,000 voters we lost in 2020 to return”.

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OUR VIEW

A golden return from our athletes T

he Tokyo Olympics. New Zealand’s performance, so golden in many ways. Where do we start?

The numbers say it all. Nineteen medals. Seven gold. And hopefully we’re not finished yet. Regardless, it’s already a record New Zealand medal haul, with the stunning lung-busting cycling track silvers to new young world stars Ellesse Andrews and Campbell Stewart on Thursday night ensuring our largest Olympic Games team of 211 also became our best, surpassing the 18 medals won in Rio five years ago.

It may be too much to hope for, but one more gold (please take note Lydia Ko) would be a record-equalling feat to match the eight won in Los Angeles in 1984 of which, interestingly, seven were on water and the other on horseback to the incomparable

Daryl Holden Mark Todd.

So how did it happen? What’s been New Zealand’s secret to success? Obviously, the big sports, the tier one codes had much resource poured into them, being heavily funded.

Rowing, canoe sprint, yachting, athletics and cycling reportedly received a combined $18.5 million annually from High Performance Sport NZ, so that’s a fair handout where you would hope for a decent return.

Some have returned way above expectations. Some, though, have not, with our much-hyped sailing

team being our biggest flop in Tokyo where a review and questions have to be asked.

Highlights? Too many to list in detail but a few stand out.

The Black Ferns, pushed to the

personality and dignity.

Emma Twigg’s singles sculls rowing gold said so much about her determination and perseverance after previous Olympic Games heartache, which would

much-hyped sailing team being our “ Our biggest flop in Tokyo where a review and questions have to be asked.

limit in a nerve-jangling women’s rugby sevens semi-final by Fiji, held tough to reveal their champion class on and off the field.

They were exceptional as they buried the ghosts of a failed campaign in Rio and won over fans everywhere, but especially internationally, with their warmth,

have forced nearly every other athlete to walk away from their sport. Not Twigg. She had unfinished business and came out of retirement to get the job done. She did so in some style.

Though they didn’t win gold, the bronze medal success for our tennis lads Marcus Daniell and

Michael Venus was every bit as special. They create history by winning New Zealand’s first Olympic medal in tennis – yes, Anthony Wilding won bronze at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm – but he was part of the Australasian team.

Venus and Daniell also did it the hard way in Tokyo. They seldom play together, they are vastly different individuals and we can’t forget that they have to fund themselves because tennis, as a sport, is one of the few codes that gets no financial support from High Performance Sport New Zealand.

There’s was not just a personal triumph, but also a major breakthrough for one of our traditional sports that for years has battled away with little help and little recognition. Daniell and Venus’ Tokyo triumph may well have changed that. Let’s hope it did.

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What’s in a name?

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re you one of those people who secretely agrees with the argument against changing the name of our country?

Like, when you hear or read about someone wanting to make it official to include the word Aotearoa as part of our countries name – do you want to scream out, but don’t because you think you will be called a racist?

Or do you agree with the statements that our former service people who went to foreign places to fight for our freedoms and values would be horrified that the name New Zealand was replaced or added on to?

See, I believe that if you do think this way then you need to commit wholeheartedly to your belief. My opinion is directed to you.

Next year we have two public holidays, Waitangi Day and Matariki. If the idea that we use the word Aotearoa to officially describe our country, really bugs you, then make sure you let people know you disagree so much that you won’t be taking the public holidays called Waitangi and Matariki.

You could be at work by yourself, contemplating how the extra hours you are doing are taken seriously by those whom you are taking a stand against.

But what about the argument that our armed forces fought under a New Zealand flag. Is it a

Peter Livingstone

Do you believe we should have a referendum to change New Zealand to Aotearoa?

OUT OF SCHOOL dishonour to them and their sacrifices to change the name of the country they represented?

Think about this. Most of the cars we drive are manufactured

by Japanese companies.

Do you not drive a Japanese car because of the atrocities committed by their troops against ours? Do you think the forces who served in the Pacific would be more horrified that you support Japanese industries or that we alter the name of this country.

Are you that committed to your belief that you will no longer use products from Germany, Italy and Japan?

Do you go to a coffee shop and order a cappucino? How dare you say an Italian word in this country. Are you that arrogant to use Italian words rather than Maori words!

My grandfather’s 24-year-old body lies in an allied cemetery in North Africa. Cut down by an Italian sniper’s bullet.

He volunteered as a stretcher bearer to try and pick up a wounded officer. He never came back.

And yet I hear New Zealanders use Italian words, drive German

New Zealand or

Terry May “I don’t think we need a referendum.”

Aotearoa?

Ruth Knubley “Everyone has the right to express their opinion.” cars, watch a Japanese TV, and don’t want a Maori word used when talking about this country.

Get over yourself.

You would rather support the opposing forces that left many families without their loved ones, than support a language and people that are what make our country unique.

Te Reo Maori is an official language, get used to it.

Peter Livingstone is the principal 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.

Aotearoa or New Zealand?

There are growing calls to refer to our country as Aotearoa instead of New Zealand.

The National Party has even suggested a referendum on the issue should be held.

Ashburton Guardian Facebook followers had their say. Here are some abridged comments.

Wendy Wilson: New Zealand!

That’s where I was born. It’s on my birth certificate and passport. End of.

Amy Murcott: What, like (the) money wasted on flag referendum that led to keeping the one we already had? Yes, let’s waste more money again E Jane Aberhart: New Zealand.

That’s how I was brought up knowing it. I am over the changing of names to Maori names.

Sylvia Wilkie: Why make a contest out of it? Why try and cause more angst where none should exist. Why is Judith Collins making it a political issue? Both names mean something to people. Call it whichever of the two is closest to your heart and you best relate to.

Kathy Lister: We don’t need to waste anymore of taxpayers’ money. Come on guys, please spend that money on the people that need it the most.

Klohe WJ: New Zealand is a perfectly good name for the country we live in. I think we have other issues that we should be trying to resolve before we go spending money to change the name we already all love.

YOU DON’T SAY?

Mark Graham “If I had to make a choice, I would prefer we were called Aotearoa.”

Maysie Willis “I don’t know if we should have one.”

TVNZ has obviously decided to use both Aotearoa and New Zealand in its Olympic coverage.

Roy McCleery: Last thing we need here in NEW ZEALAND is a referendum wasting a lot of money to find out if we should change a name Ryan Simpson: Why is this even a thing? Aotearoa New Zealand.

Nina Tangimetua: I prefer Aotearoa, but truly don’t care for a referendum. All the angry boomers are going to pretend they don’t accidentally know a few Maori words and keep calling it New Zealand anyway. Give it 30 years or so

and it won’t even be a talking point.

Andrea Scott: This is NEW ZEALAND! Don’t waste money on a referendum like they did with the flag.

Melissa Smillie: It’s always been called both. We were taught Aotearoa and New Zealand at primary school and I like both and use both. I don’t think it needs to be changed.

Gary Kitchen: Keep New Zealand and Aotearoa. Both official and both correct.

Lynne Bridge: New Zealand. We

can call it Aotearoa ourselves without officially changing the name.

Selina Gare: Doesn’t need changed. Always will be New Zealand to me DebDusty Hay: Heard a wee tot singing our national anthem in Te Reo recently. Just beautiful Matt Duncan: Australia or Straya? USA or America?

New Zealand or Aotearoa? All mean, the same thing Steven Le Comte: We can use both no big deal

Val Smith “Why spend so much money on changing the name? There are more things that money needs to be spent on. And people can still say Aotearoa.”

Bron Brady “I have always known New Zealand as New Zealand. But my main focus would be on spending money on other things than a name change.”

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Snaparazzi

Got an event happening? Invite us along: editorial@theguardian.co.nz

Over the past few weeks, Tinwald preschool Tiddlywinks has been hosting its own Olympics. Reporter Maddison Gourlay headed on down to capture the young Olympians in action.

Snaparazzi highlight

Maisy was hard to resist as the Snaparazzi highlight with her sweet, shy wee smile!

Maisy Johns.

Sophie Reith.

Matilda New.

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Levi Jenkins.

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Madeline Pearson.

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Oscar Wightman.

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The Waterton Hotel, as seen in the Cyclopedia of New Zealand 1903. From left: E. P. March (propriPlan of the Waterton Township. From Miles of Tiles: Revisited by Gilmour Blee. etor) and his wife. Daughter Doris Ann March fourth from left.

Waterton: A township lost forever to time

By Connor Lysaght

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hen you come across the scant remains of a place like Waterton, you start to wonder what led to such a fate.

The old cemetery on Grahams Road is the last inkling of what was once a popular township, which fell prey to issues caused by a need for labourers elsewhere, as well as that classic problem for many rural villages – the railroad did not pass through Waterton.

Before the decline, Waterton underwent an exciting boom period and was once described as a “favourite health resort” by the 1903 Cyclopedia of New Zealand!

As was the case with the village of Barrhill, it all started because of a need for labourers’ housing – Waterton was born out of necessity to accommodate many employees of the Longbeach Estate.

In a nutshell, it was labour requirements that gave birth to Waterton township, and a lack thereof that caused its recession into obscurity.

A town is born Waterton was surveyed by Francis Pavitt in 1876.

The intended scale was extensive – a central town belt surrounded by town streets and quarter-acre residential sections.

William Tuckett Norrish and his family were the first arrivals, who built a home and set up a blacksmith’s shop.

Lands were sold on Saturday, April 22, 1876 which included 139 quarter-acre sections, as well as 10 and 20 acre blocks totalling 6000 acres.

The initial advertisement in the Lyttelton Times mentioned that the blacksmith was already up and running, and that there were Government schools close by, daily coaches from Ashburton to Longbeach, and Reserves for a church and library.

The pitch sounded ideal – and it worked.

Bidding was “brisk” according

Material for this page is coordinated by the Ashburton Museum. 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 Waterton Store c. 1912, with Mr and Mrs W. T. Soal (third and fourth from left) and family lined up out front. From Miles of Tiles: Revisited by Gilmour Blee. to the initial sale report, and less than two years later in March 1878 the Ashburton Mail reported that “at Waterton there are signs of a township. There is a general store, butcher, baker, a general blacksmith and a saddler. Tenders are called for the erection of another store and the new Church of England is to be commenced next week. We have been shown the plans of a neat country hotel”.

Before the end of the year, progress had accelerated at an astonishing rate, and it seemed that nothing could stop Waterton’s growth.

Heyday In the later years of the nineteenth century, Waterton boasted a good number of services and facilities.

The crown jewel of Waterton was the hotel, which the 1903 Cyclopedia of New Zealand describes as having “24 rooms including the dining room and four sitting rooms. A balcony runs round the house affording on the one side, a splendid view of the sea and on the other, of the picturesque neighbouring country, with the hills in the distance.

Waterton is a favoured health resort. The house throughout is a model of cleanliness. A good table is also kept. Stabling is provided and there are accommodation paddocks for sheep.”

Despite periodic closure due to licensing issues, the Waterton Hotel was a great asset to the township.

The Waterton Store was also important, having sold groceries, confectionery, materials, clothing, hardware, and footwear – it was without a doubt an essential service.

At one point Waterton had a population of 235 people.

Concerts and balls were common at the hall – which used to be the library – and aside from the regular gatherings there were numerous special events such as a dance to celebrate the electrification of Waterton in 1925, a concert involving the new ‘wireless’ in 1926, and other entertainments.

These included magic lantern shows in the 1920s, silent movie screenings with piano accompaniment, and talkies were shown later on by Len Colville before “pressure from outside stopped them being shown”.

Improved means of transport led to the closure of the library in 1941, but it continued to be used as a hall until its final closure in November 1974.

The slow decline of Waterton eventuated in the sections that made up the township and surrounds having been turned into lifestyle blocks in the early 2000s.

Waterton cemetery The main bulk of what was once Watertown township was on either side of what is now Russells Road where it joins Grahams Road.

The cemetery at Waterton is the last remnant of that community in situ, situated just down the road on the east side of where the township once was.

The first interment was that of James Leyton in May 1881, a month before the Waterton Cemetery Board had even erected a fence or front gate.

The cemetery is still open for burials to this day – this year marked 140 years since the first burial there.

Not only is the Waterton Cemetery a symbol of what once was, but it is still an important place

for current residents and represents the enduring identity of the area.

However, the cemetery is not the final legacy of Waterton.

The Church of St Philip and St James, which once served the Waterton community for a very long time, was moved to the site of The Plains Vintage Railway & Historical Museum at the Tinwald Domain in 1976 and is expertly well cared for – a happy ending for a building that is still dear to many people.

Special thanks Research for this story came mainly from the fantastic and authoritative book Miles of Tiles Revisited: A Journey through Longbeach and Surrounding Districts History which was compiled and written by the late Gilmour Blee.

I would also like to thank the readers who provided names for the subjects of the photos published in last week’s Heritage Page.

We now have all the names for the 1975 Radio Club photo and the Canterbury Frozen Meat Rescue Squad photo c. 1983 – once more, a big thank-you from myself and the Ashburton Museum team.

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The New Zealand Sock

care, passion and What’s “afoot” with socks? A long established and successful Ashburton firm has the answer to what makes a good sock. That’s no mean feat. Malcolm Hopwood met with Euan, Paul and Gabrielle Sparrow to find out.

By Malcolm Hopwood

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Gabrielle, Euan and Paul Sparrow examine a French hiking boot. Their challenge is to design and make merino socks with anatomically shaped cushioning especially where the tongue of the boot rubs against the foot, with flexed panels and knitted for durability.

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he foot is the forgotten interface.

It’s the part of the body that’s taken for granted until it goes wrong. Only when it starts to cause problems, we take notice.

It’s like Bluff. It’s an extremity. We find it at the end of our legs.

Just over 40 years ago Euan Sparrow and his dad, Cip, decided the answer to good feet was good socks. They purchased an existing factory from the Phaup family and started to produce socks. But they weren’t the three for $10 variety that stops circulation or supermarket specials.

Euan and Cip set out to be the manufacturer and supplier of bespoke socks for New Zealand and focus on the outdoor hosiery industry.

Now 120 years on from the first Ashburton footwear, it’s time to ask what makes a good sock. I quizzed Euan, managing director of New Zealand Sock Company, his son, Paul, sales executive, and Gabrielle Sparrow, international sales manager.

“It’s the merino yarn,” Euan said. “The merino sheep have a control mechanism in their fibre.

In winter, it’s warmer, and summer, it’s cooler.”

So your socks keep you either warm or cool depending on the season. But that’s not all. Your feet don’t pong. “You can wear the same sock for three or four days and it doesn’t smell,” Euan said. He waved his sock in the air to prove it and the temperature stayed the same.

“Because of this, merino yarn has an advantage over synthetic,” he maintains.

“The foot is the forgotten interface between the skin and the inside of the shoe,” Paul added.

“It’s overlooked. Sometimes you buy the most expensive clothing and the cheapest of socks and your feet suffer blisters and other ailments.”

Paul also confirms that good socks are “fit for purpose”. That purpose could be a round of golf or a vigorous basketball game.

“Athletes compete to win and they don’t want to have problems with their feet.”

“We make socks to fit the boot or shoe,” Euan points out. “We cut a client’s shoe or boot in half to inspect and design and make the sock that fits the foot.”

Until then, I imagined the only option was to choose 6-10 or 1113 socks off the rack.

“A client brings us a boot or shoe and we design the socks

to match. Each range of shoes or boots has different pressure points, so we design our socks accordingly,” he said.

It would be great to imagine fashion buyers on the catwalks of the world looking down rather than up.

A French company has sent boots to the Sparrows to develop a sock range to “enhance the wearer use”. The client is new to them and discovered NZ Sock Company’s reputation at a trade show in Europe.

“We’re developing a range of socks and colours for the boots that contain our trademark and IP (Intellectual Property),” Gabrielle says. “They match the distinctive pressure points of the wearer.”

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Company –

innovation durable. Our socks can last “ They’re forever. If you remember to cut your

toenails, our socks will last a lifetime.

Above – Euan Sparrow is delighted his team of technicians installed and commissioned six new Italian sock machines which started production this week, in 10 days.

Right – An old sock machine Euan Sparrow inherited from Phaups Hosiery.

Trials are under way for the socks to be sold in 2022. “The potential for the order is millions of socks. It’s unlimited,” Euan said.

The Sparrows point to technology as being a further point of difference. “It’s changing so rapidly.

We buy new machinery every year and have the most modern plant in Australasia,” Gabrielle said.

Only this week six new machines started production, enabling the company to produce more socks, grow their business, increase staff and contribute further to the local economy.

“The machines have the capac-

ity to produce 25 per cent more than the existing plant,” she says.

“We’re selling merino socks to the merino market. Our whole focus is on meeting demand and being the best sock manufacturer.”

Quality wool, machinery and “fit for purpose” have certainly contributed to NZ Sock Company’s success but there are more reasons. One is loyalty.

They have long-term clients, such as Kathmandu, which has been one of their largest customers for more than 30 years.

The majority of their exports are sent overseas to regular clients with the US being the biggest

market. Their socks are sold in more than 20 countries, including China, which has delighted Euan.

He has a display area to prove it.

It’s also family owned “which bodes well for export business,” Gabrielle said.

Just like Colonel Sanders, they have secret recipes. With their leading-edge technology, they have a variety of yarns exclusive to them. Nuyarn, for example, is a unique way of twisting merino yarn to enhance wearer comfort.

“It’s our secret, developed in New Zealand and we have exclusive rights,” she said.

While their focus is on outdoor

performance socks, they also produce men’s and women’s dress socks for everyday use.

“They’re durable,” Euan said.

“Our socks can last forever. If you remember to cut your toenails, our socks will last a lifetime.

“We’ve had very few socks returned.”

They’ve even branched out with merino diabetic socks that have built-in features which help poor circulation. Euan recalls spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to get them recognised in New Zealand, but without success. However, they’ve received the Australian seal of approval,

opening up markets for them across the Tasman.

A strong, enduring message from the three of them is don’t take your feet for granted. Treat them with respect.

“If you don’t know you’re wearing them, it’s a very good sock,” Paul said. That’s an unusual and distinctive branding, but it works for them.

Euan, after 42 years, has a broad message. “We’re very satisfied with what we do. We’re happy with the direction our company is taking,” he says.

“Our socks are made for a reason.”

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Ashburton’s Pete Kemp was so far ahead of his time he was probably back to the future. He was a bright spark with a flair for innovation which saw him design and manufacture a tractor energised not by fuel, kerosene or a battery, but by connecting it to a power line.

By Malcolm Hopwood

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hen it comes to electric farm vehicles, Mid Canterbury was 90 years ahead of the rest of the world.

With the government promising electric utes for farmers and tradies sometime in the future, the Ashburton Electric Power Board (AEPB), back in the 1930s, had the satisfaction of claiming “been there, done that”.

It was due to the brilliance and innovation of engineer-secretary, Pete Kemp, who designed and built an electric tractor.

Now, to pay homage to a man who served the AEPB for nearly 40 years, engineer, Ian Cullimore, is restoring the one remaining electric tractor. Its bones sat on Bob Tarbotton’s farm for many years but are now in Ian’s

PETE KEMP

workshop.

Ian has already restored a 1924 steam road roller which was used by the Dunedin City Corporation for building roads, now his attention is turned to the electric tractor.

According to Michael Hanrahan’s valuable book, Power to the Land – the story of Pete Kemp, electricity came late to Ashburton.

Unlike the West Coast town of Reefton that had lighting by 1888, the switch was turned locally sometime after 1906 with the Ashburton Borough Council granting a 21-year concession in 1908 to a Christchurch company to supply power.

Kemp was appointed to AEPB in 1924 and, within several years, led the reticulation of power lines throughout Mid Canterbury.

He was a man with a vision ahead of his time and saw the design and construction of electric tractors as a means of using its power.

His idea was to connect a power cable, attached by an extension lead from the tractor, to a nearby power pole.

It’s like plugging an extension to your vacuum cleaner so you can clean the whole house.

With the power cable attached, the 25-horsepower tractor was used for farm work such as ploughing, harvesting and rolling the soil.

Over the next few years seven

electric tractors were built by AEPB and attracted considerable interest in New Zealand and overseas.

Kemp received a government grant of 200 pounds, an inspection from Minister of Public Works, Bob Semple, and visits from Australian farmers and a German delegation in the 1930s who, according to some sources, gave the Nazi salute.

Kemp even wrote to fascist dictator, Benito Mussolini, urging him to consider his tractors to develop Italian farming. He didn’t get a reply, however, he did receive an inquiry from All-Union Scientific Research Institute for Mechanisation and Electrification of Agriculture, based in Leningrad.

New Zealand’s first tractor ever was imported in 1904 and they were still primitive in the 1930s.

Close to 50,000 horses were being utilised to work Canterbury farms in 1929. That must have influenced Kemp’s decision to design and build his own tractor.

They had an American chassis, probably an English motor but, even with Kemp’s genius of putting them together, they’d stopped working by 1944.

Kemp’s innovation was praised

by Meat Board chairman, Sir Charles Hilgendorf, an AEPB member, who said he “was an enterprising administrator, of vision and sound commercial commonsense”.

In the book, Hanrahan wrote that “competition from internal combustion engine tractors may have been one reason construction of electric tractors did not continue. The main reason was that, when the project started there was a need to be met but, by the time it finished, the need was no longer there”.

Some of them completed 4000 hours of work which means “they must have been effective”, Cullimore said.

On Wednesday nights Ian and his brother Grant work on the tractor and other nights when they can. They started just before Covid-19 and have

stripped the tractor, cleaned the gearbox and front axle, refurbished them and built a new jib which payed out the cable to clear the tractor.

They have the winding mechanism to build, then they’ll reassemble the components. New decking will be added, steel wheels installed and the tractor will be cleaned and painted. Ian hopes to have it completed by the Wheat and Wheels Rally at Lauriston in April next year.

“It’ll take thousands of hours to complete but we’re doing it just to say it’s done,” he said. “It’s local history, it is very important.”

Ian warns it won’t be a flash looking tractor. “It was built in a workshop to do the job, it was never shiny and they had a used look about them,” he said.

But the tractors were unique in New Zealand and possibly further afield. “I don’t know of any others that were in working use,” he said.

Ironically, John Deere in Germany has built a prototype of a cable electric tractor 90 years after Pete Kemp’s invention. “What goes around, comes around,” Ian comments.

It might complement the electric ute the government has promised Mid Canterbury farmers.

Above – Ian Cullimore’s proje burton, and possibly the world tor.

Above right: The electric tracto

Right: Ian Cullimore displays which describes the genius of er, Pete Kemp.

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ect is to restore Ashd’s, first electric trac-

or’s steering wheel.

Power to the Land f designer and build-

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e was pioneer of the electric tractor, but the Kemp family’s talent extended far beyond that.

Pete Kemp’s dad, George, was a telegraphist with the NZ Telegraph Service in the Bay of

Plenty and was credited with being the first person in New Zealand to experiment with the transmission of wireless signals.

According to Ashburton man Michael Hanrahan’s book, Power To The Land, George Kemp began experimenting in 1888 and wrote to Thomas Edison in America asking for assistance.

Edison was “too busy to help”.

In 1901 Kemp tried to contact royalty. The Duke and Duchess of York (later George V and Queen Mary) were sailing from Auckland to Wellington on the Royal yacht, Ophir. It was arranged for Kemp to broadcast greetings from the Mayor of Gisborne as the ship sailed past.

The Ophir was meant to

be told in advance but never received the message. However, the signal was received by the escort ship, Juno, which didn’t understand its content and put the message down to atmospheric disturbances.

Shortly after that George Kemp gave up on his experiments in wireless telegraphy due to lack of funding, equipment and support from the boss.

However, Hanrahan said that, in a home where electricity was a common topic, it wasn’t surprising that Pete trained in electrical engineering and his brother, Harold, became a mechanic at the Post and Telegraph head office in Wellington.

Seven electric tractors were built by the Ashburton Electric Power Board and attracted considerable interest in New Zealand and overseas.

Caption: Caption: The bones of the tractor that will take nearly a year to restore.

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with Bernard Egan

All things motoring and otherwise

A man and his big cats

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ike all who have been fortunate to know him, the Guardian Motoring Team feel saddened at the recent passing of Michael (Mike) Crum.

A sign of things to come

Crum family history records that while still a toddler Mike crawled to the family car and sat behind the wheel, pretending to drive.

On his 15th birthday he did two things – he bought a Ford Model T for 30 pounds, and fronted up at the Traffic Department to get his driver’s licence.

A very special cat

Amazed when the E-Type Jaguar first appeared in 1961, Mike had two thoughts.

He felt the design was the best he had ever seen, and he decided he would get one.

Mike would end up owning an E-Type Jaguar twice.

The same one!

Purchased new for 3050 pounds, it was sold when Mike and Karina were married – “reluctantly we decided we couldn’t live in it”.

But they kept track of the car, and it was bought back some years later.

It provided favourite family transport for the Crum family; mum, dad and three daughters.

Cars and restorations When the E-Type came home, it was refurbished by Mike.

He even repainted the car, achieving a perfect finish, just as he did with the restoration of a Mark 2 Jaguar.

Other restorations included two magnificent Stutz cars and an MG TC.

Motoring and clubs Mike always enjoyed motoring, and went on many memorable trips.

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Mike Crum with two of his favourite vehicles, the Mk II and E-Type Jaguars.

He never hesitated to share his knowledge and help others.

Mike was a highly respected member of the Jaguar Owners’ Club.

He served as president of the Ashburton Vintage Car Club, and was part of an enthusiastic group who proposed

Enzo Ferrari once said, ‘Jaguar’s E-Type is the most beautiful car in the world.’ It certainly said a lot about the E-Type when the founder of a company which made some of history’s most incredible cars said that.

and ultimately built the club’s museum.

Quotes

Mike was renowned for his quotations, and had many interesting ways of summing things up.

For example, why he liked vehicles by saying “If it has an engine and wheels I’m interested in it”.

And about E-Type Jaguars “The E-Type has earned its rating as a true classic, E-Types turned heads when they were new and they still and always will do so”.

So right!

Sharing his story

Over the last 20 years Mike kindly

shared his story with us and our readers on several occasions, and he often provided suggestions or anecdotes that greatly added to our regular newspaper columns.

It was something we have always appreciated from Mike.

Our condolences As well as offering our condolences to Karine, Sarah and Steve, Jo and Ben, Amy and Brian and their families, we want them to know that we feel supremely privileged Mike has been and will be remembered as part of Guardian Motoring.

Show and Shine, for a great cause It’s called a Show and Shine, but maybe that should be the other way round.

The event is being staged at the Vintage Car Club, 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald.

And even if you don’t have a chance to shine your pride and joy, bring it along anyway, to the Vintage Car Club Daffodil Show and Shine for Cancer.

Entry for display vehicles $10, spectators by donation,and all proceeds go to the Cancer Society.

It’s on Sunday, August 22, 2021, between 11.00am and 2.30pm and all vehicles are welcome, no matter what age or type.

There’ll be a prize for people’s choice, and a coffee cart on site.

What a great chance to mix and mingle amongst great cars, and all for a good cause!

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BEV sales booming in NZ

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ith the introduction of the Government’s Clean Car Discount on July 1, Battery Electric Vehicles are suddenly a hot topic in the New Zealand new-vehicle market.

NZ’s top selling BEVs 1. Tesla Model 3 (903) 2. MG ZS EV (427) 3. Hyundai Kona (385) 4.Hyundai Ioniq (118) 5. Kia Niro (98) 6. Audi e-tron (93) 7. Porsche Taycan (80) 8. Mini Electric (68) 9. Mercedes-Benz EQC (48) 10. Nissan Leaf (55)

With the maximum rebate of Porsche Taycan $8625 available to buyers of BEVs (pure-electric vehicles) that cost less than $80,000, this new technology is suddenly becoming mainstream.

BEVs are much more affordable and we already know that they are very cheap to run.

It’s all about saving money.

Or is it?

While there was definitely a big boost in sub-$80k BEVs in July that ing an even greater audience thanks to a contributed to sales doubling compared new rebate-friendly price of $66,990 for with June, what’s more surprising is the the entry-level Standard Range Plus modconsistent demand for premium BEVs. el, don’t forget that every other variant is Luxury buyers are embracing the concept over the $80k cap.

And it outsells its closest, much more of high-priced, high-performance BEVs. Makes sense, really: it’s new technology affordable, BEV rival nearly two to one. that appeals to early adopters and risk-takAudi’s e-tron has racked up 93 sales. ers – wealthy people, in other words.

On the topic of the German brand’s new Year-to-date, at least four of the top GT BEV, Audi NZ already holds orders for 10-selling BEVs are luxury models. another 60 cars in NZ. While Tesla’s big-selling Model 3 is findThat takes us neatly to the GT’s close

R 18 B

MW Motorrad Australia will introduce the all-new R 18 Transcontinental and R 18 B to this part of the world next month following their world premiere this week.

The new models bring unique style, features, character and new levels of capability to the line-up of the R 18, BMW’s first-ever cruiser, which launched last year.

The R 18 Transcontinental is designed for travelling and long-distance rides – whether riding solo or with a pillion and luggage – while the R 18 B was created to both deliver riding pleasure and showcase its own distinctive character.

Special features of the new R 18 Transcontinental include: Front fairing with high wind shield, wind deflector and flaps

Cockpit with four analogue round instruments and 10.25 inch TFT colour display Additional headlamp Marshall Gold Series 2 sound system Engine protection bars Seat heating Chrome trim an engine finished in silver metallic The new R 18 B offers a low windshield, slimmer seat and a matt black metallic engine among other elements. It also includes seat heating and the Marshall Gold Series 1 sound system as standard.

Most powerful BMW boxer engine of all time with full torque The heart of the new R 18 Transcontinental and R 18 B is BMW’s renowned two-cylinder boxer engine – the big boxer – which was developed for the R 18.

Aside from its impressive appearance,

relation, the Porsche Taycan.

Porsche NZ has sold an incredible 80 units of the super-sports car (which costs a minimum of $178,500 and goes all the way up to $373,400) so far this year.

Even Mercedes-Benz’s EQC 400 is finding its feet after a slow start, with 48 sales year-to-date.

Compare the above to what many would consider the quintessential mass-market BEV, the Nissan Leaf, which has accumulated just 55 sales year-to-date.

It’s true that supply is an issue for many mainstream BEVs and those brands that can source cars are doing well (Tesla and MG being good examples). But don’t discount the important of premium models as technology and sales pioneers in the market shift towards BEVs. Even though they don’t actually get a discount ...

The purist design, shaped by numerous BMW Motorrad classics, lives on in many details.

Functional and styledefining elements such as the double-loop tube frame, 24-litre pear-drop fuel tank, open universal shaft drive and doubleline paintwork are reminiscent of legendary BMW boxer motorcycles.

the engine also links back to the traditional air-cooled boxer engines that have provided inspiring experiences since BMW Motorrad began manufacturing motorcycles in 1923.

The most powerful two-cylinder flat twin engine ever built for motorcycle series production boasts an engine capacity of 1,802cc and generates an output of 67kW (91hp) at 4750rpm. In the 2000 to 4000rpm range it delivers 158Nm of torque at all times as well as formidable pulling power and sonorous sound.

High quality double-loop steel tube enhances riding pleasure The foundations of the chassis of the new R 18 Transcontinental and R 18 B is a double-loop tube steel frame made of steel with a backbone of sheet metal formed parts.

High manufacturing standards and

attention to detail are evident in barely perceptible details such as the welded joints between steel tubes and cast or forged parts.

Telescopic fork and travel dependent damping The suspension elements of the new R 18 Transcontinental and R 18 B deliberately dispense with any adjustment options. Instead, a telescopic fork and a directly swinging-arm mounted cantilever suspension strut with travel-dependent damping and automatically adjustable spring preload ensure superior light-alloy cast wheel control and responsive suspension comfort.

The new R 18 Transcontinental and R 18 B feature a double disc brake at the front and a single disc brake at the rear in conjunction with BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS.

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Adding flair to the super-minis

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he award-winning Renault Clio range is now even more attractive with the addition of the eye-catching Lutecia Limited Edition.

Boasting Diamond Black metallic paint as standard, which is set off by contrasting brass detailing, the Lutecia Limited Edition has a stylish, elegant appearance that perfectly lives up to its naming that is derived from the ancient name for Paris.

The special edition, of which only 300 will be available in the UK, adds even more sophistication via a high level of standard equipment that is designed to enhance connectivity, convenience, comfort, and safety.

Its rarity and extensive specification ensure the Lutecia Limited Edition is certain to be a hit with Clio buyers who are looking for a highly desirable version of what is now an iconic supermini.

Sitting above the S Edition in the Clio range, but also with additional features to the flagship R.S. Line version, the Lutecia combines its bold, standout styling with an efficient drivetrain.

Customers enjoy the simplicity of the latest Clio variant being available solely with the turbocharged petrol TCe 90 engine, which fuses nimble performance with frugal fuel economy of up to 53.3mpg and CO2 emissions of 119g/ km.

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The finished Battista features distinctive black exposed signature carbon fibre bodywork and black gloss precision polished Impulso rims.

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Monterey Car Week will also see the US premiere of the exclusive Battista Anniversario, itself a tribute to the life and work of design icon Battista ‘Pinin’ Farina.

Limited to just five vehicles worldwide, it

represents the pinnacle of Automobili Pininfarina’s Pura design philosophy, with aerodynamic enhancements and tailored detailing providing a uniquely dynamic personality.

The exclusive hyper GT will be joined at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance by a fleet of iconic Pininfarina-designed vehicles to celebrate more than 90 years of design excellence.

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The Anniversario features a unique Automobili Pininfarina-designed livery and bi-colour tinted Furiosa Pack consisting of front splitter, side blades and rear diffuser, with outer carbon parts finished in black exposed signature carbon and inner parts in exposed signature carbon tinted in Iconica Blu.

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all your sporting news

Hammer time

Target in sight

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Shooters succeed on home turf More than 220 shooters from around the South Island converged in Ashburton last weekend for the South Island Teams event. And the locals were right in the thick of the action with good success.

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Stop! It’s Hammer time Matt Markham It’s out of the frying pan and straight into the fire for a select group of Mid Canterbury rugby players this weekend, as the representative season kicks into gear.

Seven days after Celtic and Southern fought out an epic encounter for the Watters Cup, the club jerseys will be swapped for those of the green and gold of Mid Canterbury, as this year’s Heartland side begin

Mid Canterbury 1. Brad Tarbotton 2. Joel Leo 3. Osea Baisagale 4. Eric Duff 5. Iromi Dawai 6. Shepherd Mhembere 7. Ashton McArthur 8. Seta Koroitamana 9. Harvey Blyth 10. Tom Reekie 11. Tait Chisman 12. Nick Foxley 13. Isireli Masiwini 14. Raitube Vasurakuta 15. Matt Holmes Reserves: 16. Garth Fechney, 17. Adam Williamson, 18. JJ Manning, 19. Manasa Bari, 20. Paovale Sofai, 21. Tim Lawn, 22. Nete Caucau.

their campaign to end a seven-year Meads Cup drought.

The Hammers begin their campaign with the first of two pre-season encounters against Ellesmere at the Methven Domain this afternoon, and while wins are important to build momentum, it’s not a complete necessity, as long as team goals are achieved.

“It’s nice to be able to get things under way properly,” cocoach Jason Rickard said.

“There’s been a lot of work go on behind the scenes and now that we’ve removed the distractions of club rugby and can focus solely on the campaign, we’re all really excited to get to work.”

This week has consisted of two good training sessions and the squad assembled in Methven last night to further their preparations, but they do so without more than half a dozen members of the squad who are unavailable – largely through injury – for this weekend.

“We’re missing a few names, and we’ve had to call a couple of players who weren’t part of our 28-man squad back into the mix. But that’s not a bad thing, it shows that the door is always open for opportunities, and we know those that have had a call-up will really grab the opportunity.”

A fully-fledged first-class match today means there’s no chance to take the normal pre-season approach of taking on each quarter of the match and keeping the substitute bench busy, but Rickard and

RESULTS ■■ Golf

Methven Golf Club

Ladies Golf – Wednesday, August 4 – LGU. Silver: Sara Gallagher 82-11-71, Gayle O’Duffy 8614-72. Bronze A: Robyn Maw 87-20-67, Jane Helmore 98-25-73, Denise Dixey 98-25-73. Bronze B: Heather Santy 107-28-79, Dennise Hood 113-33-80.

Aqua Japanese Resturant Best Nett of the Day: Robyn Maw 67. Nearest the Pins: No 4 Open Methven travel Jane Helmore. No 6 Primo Robyn Maw. No 13 Open & Bronze B 2nd shot Methven Foursquare Nola Hydes. No 17 Open Methven Pharmacy Robyn Maw. No 14 Silver & Bronze A Supervalue Gayle O”Duffy. Twos and Nett Eagles: Heather Santy. Wendy Wareing. Dennise Hood. Sara Gallagher.

Rakaia Golf Club He’s caused headaches for club sides all season, and now Raitube Vasurakuta gets a chance to do the same for Mid Canterbury, starting today. his fellow coaches, Dale Palmer and Sean Cuttance, have selected a well-balanced side of some new faces and some experienced heads.

“We’re lucky in that sense this year, we might not have a heap of guys with the big cap numbers, but we’ve got a lot of players who have been in and around the mix and know what it’s all about – they’ll prove valuable for the new guys to the team.”

The squad’s loan players joined the team this week and have slotted in well to the mix with two getting the nod to start this week.

Joel Leo will wear the No. 2 jersey, while Tom Reekie will run the cutter from first-five and look to stake his claim on the jersey for the season early on.

The side has some really noticeable power players in the mix with strong-ball runners in Iromi Dawai, Seta Koroitamana and the Celtic powerhouse Raitube Vasurakuta, who starts on the wing.

“There’s a lot to be gained out of a match like this and we’ll be looking at getting the chance to see how everyone gets on.

“It’s about building combinations and getting people working as a unit together – we do that and we’ll be happy come the end of the match.

“But a win would be nice to kick start the season too.”

Next week Mid Canterbury will take on the Canterbury B side in Ashburton, before they begin the season proper against Thames Valley in Hamilton.

Today’s match gets under way at 2.30pm.

Ladies Golf – Wednesday, August 4 – LGU, Bryant Cup, Champs Qualifying, 4th round putting.

Teresa Booker 87-16-71 and 27 Putts, Fiona Rushton 110-33-77, Sally Smith 107-29-78. J. Watts Trophy: Teresa Booker Richards Cup Semi-Final: Mandy Hurst beat Jill Burrowes. 9 Holers – Stroke & Putting, Championship Qualifying. Val Bell 55-20-35 and 15 Putts, Judy Moore 51-16-35. Rakaia Hotel 2nd shot #3 Teresa Booker, Rakaia Seed Cleaning 2nd shot #6 Judy Moore, V. Bell Nearest Pin #8: Sally Smith, Chertsey Spraying 2nd shot #15 Sally Smith, S. Quinn 2nd shot #17 Teresa Booker.

Tinwald Golf Club

Ladies Golf – Thursday, August 5 – Stroke.

Marilyn Bennett 72, Barb Cochrane 74. Nearest the Pin: No 2 (2nd Shot) Murray Young Property Broker; Judith Smith. No 6 (2nd Shot) Sims Bakery; Marilyn Bennett. No 12 Mac & Maggie; Not Struck. No 16 (2nd Shot) Outdoor Adventure; Marilyn Bennett.

Memory Funeral Longest Putt; Denise Wells. 9 Hole – Stableford: Denise Wells 37, Judith Smith 41.

DRAWS ■■ Golf

Tinwald Golf Club

Draw 10th August. Meeting 2nd Lloyd Trophy. 9 Holes 6th Judy Johns. Report 9.20 for Clubhouse meeting. Starters J. Bruhns M. Kennedy. Cards B. Harris M. Oakley. Kitchen M. Moore. Roster convenor J. Bruhns.

College grab first Premier victory Matt Markham A solitary competition point from a losing effort on Thursday night has kept United’s chances of making the top four in Premier Netball alive for another week.

But while they fell to another loss to remain winless through the championship round, Meth-

Three sides compete for final spot in top four ven became the third side to confirm their place in the playoffs with a victory, and Hampstead confirmed their billing as top seeds with yet another win.

United fell to a plucky Ashburton College A side, who claimed their first Premier 1 victory of the season, beating the United side 19-18 in a thriller to open Thurs-

Standings Premier 1

Team P W L B Diff Pts 4 4 0 0 110 16 Hampstead 12 Celtic 4 3 1 0 24 Methven 4 3 1 0 22 12 5 4 1 3 1 -55 College B Southern 4 4 1 3 0 -44 United 4 0 4 1 -57 1

Premier 2

Team P W L B Diff Pts 4 4 0 0 34 16 Hampstead B 13 Celtic B 4 3 1 1 47 Mt Somers 4 3 1 0 90 12 4 1 2 0 -4 6 Methven B Methven C 3 4 0 2 1 -44 4 0 4 0 -123 Southern B 0

Premier 3

Team P W L B Diff Pts 4 3 1 0 -9 12 College 10A United B 3 2 1 0 46 8 College B 3 2 1 0 30 8 College 18A 3 1 2 0 -1 4 Mt Somers B 0 3 0 3 0 -66

Ashburton College A grabbed their first competition win in Premier 1 when they beat United on Thursday night.

PHOTO MATT MARKHAM 200521-MM-007 day night’s on-court action.

Hamstrung by injuries and calling on a number of B side players, United couldn’t quite get the job done – but their one point from the game still leaves them with a shot at the top four.

They’ll now need to beat Southern next week, and do it convincingly with points differential to come into play if College can’t topple Celtic in another of

the matches. And it’s the same for Southern.

They were beaten by Methven on Thursday night, but if they can get over the top of United next week, they give themselves a chance of a top four spot, again sneaking through on points differential perhaps.

Methven have been the big movers in the championship round and appear to be peaking

at the right time.

The big question is whether they have improved enough to trouble both Hampstead and Celtic, who have had the wood on them all season.

They get a chance to see this week with their clash against Hampstead in the final round.

Hampstead retained their place as competition favourites with a strong 38-26 win over Celtic in the final game of the night on Thursday and, based on results, it’s going to take something pretty special from one of the other sides to beat them now.

Incidentally, the only side that has beaten them all season, United, is now battling hard for a spot in the top four.

In Premier 2 action this week, Hampstead pushed clear with a two-goal win over the second placed Celtic to win 32-20. Mt Somers showed they’re not out of contention with a 44-19 win over Methven C, while Methven B were on song too beating Southern B 44-13.

In Premier 2, Ashburton College B signalled their intent with a 33-19 win over United B while College 10A won the battle of the school against College 18A winning 22-15.

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Mid Canterbury’s leading sports writer Matt Markham

matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

STARS OF THE WEEK Emma Dyke It’s been a long time since Mid Canterbury could lay claim to a medal-winning Olympian – but Emma made us all proud late last week with her effort in the women’s eight. A stellar effort.

Lisa Carrington

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Celtic find their champs

The Celtic Squash club have crowned their champions for the 2021 season, with a special finals day last weekend.

An action-packed day on the courts saw Christina Lima claim the top spot in the A Grade Women’s championship, while John McDonnell was also victorious, beating Jason Feutz in a tough four-setter in the Men’s A Grade title.

TO DO THIS WEEK 3 THINGS Rugby

Mid Canterbury kicks off their Heartland season with a pre-season clash against Ellesmere today. The first chance to see the green and gold for the season. Well worth a watch. 2.30pm at Methven.

Netball It’s finals time in Mid Canterbury Netball’s junior and senior Saturday competitions this weekend. A good chance to get out and see some of the rising talent of the district on the court. From 9.30am until 4pm.

Hockey It’s a trip to Christchurch, but one worth the drive. Mid Canterbury Senior Men’s play their last round robin match before the finals today at the Waimakariri Turf against Riccarton. 4.15pm start.

Other titles went to Chris Thompson, Mike Keen, Ian Dolden and Mika Donkers.

As a part of the day’s celebrations a number of other awards were made, with Micky Hooper being awarded life membership of the squash club for his outstanding work on the committee as a long-serving treasurer and a more than

Lauriston Cricket Club set to celebrate Plans are well under way as one of Mid Canterbury’s longest standing clubs get ready to celebrate a major milestone next year.

The Lauriston Cricket Club will celebrate 100 years of existence next year, and will mark the centenary in style.

The club is calling on all players – both past and present – to signal their intent on being a part of the celebrations through the club’s Facebook page – Lauriston Cricket Club – with more information to be made available as the milestone approaches.

There’s not much local about Lisa Carrington, but can we all just stop and appreciate her. Please.

Freakishly good and deserving of the mantle of one of our great Olympians of all time.

handy player too, while Amy Muckle picked up the Club Person of the Year award. Muckle has been a tireless worker for the club over the years and does a majority of the work behind the scenes organising everything to do with the club.

Pictured above is Jason Feutz in semifinal action last weekend against Jimmy Hunn.

Elyh McKibbin The drums have been beating all season about Elyh’s talent on the rugby field, and his cameo off the bench for Celtic on Saturday in the Watters Cup final underlined it. A name for the future, for sure.

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1. At which Olympics did Ian Ferguson win three gold medals? a) Moscow, 1980 b) Los Angeles, 1984 c) Seoul, 1988 2. In what year did Mid Canterbury last win the Meads Cup? a) 2012 b) 2013 c) 2014

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3. In which event has the USA never won a Summer Olympic gold medal? a) Triathlon b) Hockey c) Fencing 4. In volleyball, each team is allowed a maximum of how many touches before the ball goes over the net? a) Three b) Two c) One 5. National champion harness racing driver, Sarah O’Reilly is the daughter of which member of the famous local family? a) Gerard b) Leo c) Kerry 6. The Mainland Tactix will shoot for ANZ Premiership glory tomorrow, who is their captain? a) Charlotte Elley b) Te Paea Selby-Rickett c) Jane Watson 7. In what year did Australia last win the Bledisloe Cup? a) 2000 b) 2001 c) 2002 8. Hayden Roulston won an Olympic silver medal in what event? a) Individual pursuit b) Team pursuit c) Keirin

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Shooters go fullbore Last weekend, more than 220 shooters from around the South Island converged on Ashburton for the South Island Teams Championship. The event is believed to be the largest indoor smallbore event in Australasia. Mid Canterbury shooters not only stood up to the task of bringing the event together, but also stood up and were counted when their time came on the mound. Matt Markham reports.

It takes a village to hold an indoor target shooting competition.

And, luckily for Target Shooting Mid Canterbury, they reside in one of the best little villages around, because without the support of the community, what they achieved last weekend wouldn’t have been possible.

The club hosted the South Island Teams Championship on Saturday.

A total of 228 shooters from around the South Island converged on Mid Canterbury for the big day of shooting, which kicked off around 6am, with winners announced more than 12 hours later.

The day itself was huge.

But the lead-up to it, and work that went in behind the scenes with the help of many people from within the Mid Canterbury community, made it one of the most successful instalments of the event in recent years.

“We’ve been blown away, to be honest,” club spokesperson, Nina McKenzie said.

“It really does go to show just what kind of place we live in here in Ashburton, people and businesses around here were so generous with not only their support, but also their time in ensuring we were able to pull it off.”

Hosting an event that is believed to be the largest of its kind in Australasia isn’t just as simple as opening up the doors and letting people walk up to the mound and start shooting.

The club’s home base on West Street was never going to be big enough to hold the tourna-

228 shooters from around the South Island converged on Ashburton last weekend for the South Island Teams Championship.

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ment, so an alternate venue was sourced and the buildings at the Ashburton A&P Showgrounds, housing South Island Seed and the Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Club, took over as temporary home for the weekend.

“We’d never used it before, but incredibly we were able to set down 16 mounds to shoot from, which meant that everyone was able to shoot at once.

Graham Hunter (left) and Colin Taylor discuss tactics.

Sharp shooters Target Shooting Mid Canterbury’s Junior team and scores.

Competitor Double Single Total Score (300) Madi Tourle 197.08 96.02 293.10 Charlotte McKenzie 194.09 94.02 288.11 Amelia Swan 194.08 95.00 289.08 Jack Jones 187.03 94.02 281.05 Phoebe McKenzie 183.02 97.04 280.06 Tane Moore (EM) 189.09 96.01 285.10

“It couldn’t have been any better really.”

Aside from a venue though, logistically there’s a lot to be ticked off before anything can happen, including ensuring that all government legislations around firearm usage are adhered to and the local Police stepped in and helped in that respect.

“It’s one of those things, you just have to make sure these days that everything is under control and is safe for the competitors, and those within the vicinity.”

Normally, the surrounding areas wouldn’t be too much of a problem, but Saturday also saw the showgrounds play host to the Watters Cup final – although McKenzie is certain many of those who filled the sidelines had no idea what was going on a few hundred metres away from them.

“If you didn’t know, you probably wouldn’t have even noticed that we were there.”

While a big-ticket event to get over the line, the success of the weekend in terms of organisation and venue now has Mid Canterbury as a potential location for other major indoor target shooting events in the future – which considering the plethora of talent around the district, can only be a good thing.

scores. The Senior team finished third behind Christchurch and Nelson in their competition, but the junior side were in sublime form, taking honours with an excellent all-round team performance.

“The juniors were incredible, just a phenomenal effort.

“They were up against some really top shooters, many of them university students, but they didn’t let that worry them.

“The winning team was made up of two Year 11 students, one from Year 10 and one from Year 9 – so to be able to win it considering their youth, is an excellent result.”

The team consisted of Madi Tourle, Charlotte McKenzie, Amelia Swan, Jack Jones and Phoebe McKenzie and emergency, Tane Moore.

Tourle and Charlotte McKenzie also doubled up with their scores which counted towards Mid Canterbury’s senior team.

“This is as big as it’s ever been for some of these shooters, and to be able to introduce them to an event like this and give them that experience will be invaluable for the future.”

As well as the Target Shooting Mid Canterbury side, a second local junior side also competed for the Ashburton Association, and posted excellent scores across the course of the competition as well.

The success of the weekend has the club in good spirits as they head towards two major events in the next few weeks.

This weekend they’ll be in action again for the National Indoor Shoot where shooting takes place at nearly a dozen venues around the country before the New Zealand Indoor National Championships later on in the month.

And if form is anything to go on, then the stocks of Mid Canterbury shooting could rise even further.

Locals shoot right to the fore If the pressures of playing a part in help organise and set up an event of the stature of the South Island Teams Championship was supposed to be tough on those competing, no-one bothered to tell the locals.

Across a full day of shooting, team members in both the Senior and Junior events shot with great distinction, registering excellent

Mt Somers shooter, Hunter Lill was in action during the event.

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Mid Canterbury’s horse and dog racing action

Pressure mounts on jumping, industry needs to respond Matt Markham

D

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The annual carnival at Riccarton is one of the highlights of the racing season for me.

I love the honour and tradition that comes with races like the Grand National Hurdles and Steeplechases, and watching future talents over the sticks stand up and ask to be noticed in some of the lower-grade races during the week.

Add to that some great flat track racing, some of the sport’s most colourful characters and excellent money-making opportunities, and it’s not hard to see why it’s a favourite carnival for so many people.

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There’s a lot of people out there who would prefer to see the end of jumps racing. A lot of them ill-informed and morally questionable, but these days you still need to allow them their voice.

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is beyond me.

I’m all for healthy debate and discussion about how things can be done differently with an animal welfare aspect taken into account.

On that note, the racing industry has made huge inroads on building that aspect of the

industry – and should be applauded for those efforts.

But what doesn’t sit well is people who swoop in, on a couple of occasions each year, and pretend like they know what they are talking about and understand the subtle intricacies that are involved.

Because quite clearly, they don’t.

Yes, unfortunately there are injuries in racing. Much the same as there are in equestrian events around the globe and in other horse sports like polo, and even the time-honoured hunting.

But is the opinion of the minority enough to see something that is celebrated and enjoyed in so many corners of the world, abolished?

Surely not.

But as the pressure mounts, the industry needs to respond – and a week like Grand National Week is the best possible opportunity to do it.

So let’s hope the momentum is stymied.

Outstanding jumper with a list of achievements nearly a mile long. Won the Grand National in Australia last season and trained by an absolute master. Look for something big here first up as they try to make a statement.

Each Way Bet: Original Gangster – Race 8, Saturday – Riccarton Gallops

Really kicking goals at the moment and might be just let go a bit here considering the depth of the field. Loves Riccarton though, and won’t mind the heavier track conditions. Jockey is in form, and with the right kind of run into should have one of the final says in the race.

Place Bet: Chal Be – Race 6, Sunday – Addington Harness

Let the side down last week with a bit of a mistake early on. Back behind the mobile here and with the feet going in the right places there’s a big chance of a top three spot here this weekend.

Local Hope: Voyeur – Race 4 Sunday – Addington Harness

Terry May-trained pacer who’s been sneaking around the workouts and trials in Mid Canterbury and is yet to taste defeat. Might need a couple of races under the belt to show the true worth, but looks a horse worth following, and can get a slice on debut.

4 7x433 Barrett J R Lowry (18) 58.5 Take The Deel T R Moseley (10) 53 C W Johnson (6) 58.5 5 545x0 Tapdog M J Sanson (14) 53 Cetus R Cuneen (19) 6 90533 Yeah Right 58.5 So Much Mour S D Khetoo (11) 53 58 53 7 00x10 Red Magician J D Laking (1) Conor O’ceirin 8 29148 Wild Like K Chowdhoory (9) (A1) 58 Queen Sweep 53 9 31724 Mistletoe Ms K Williams (3) 57 53 So Natural 10 85731 Harleen Quinzel A Comignaghi (17) 56.5 53 Point Score R8 Pure Champion@willow Glen-Bm74 $27,500 11 7730 She’s Got The Look G A Jogoo (13) 56.5 12 21643 Regal Girl 56 1800m 15:25 1 23544 Five Princes M J Sanson (7) (A4) 59 13 0840x Kajino 56 55.5 K Mudhoo (16) 2 66133 Original Gangster Ms K Williams (5) 58 14 44955 Its So Easy 15 60250 Faux Pas R Mudhoo (12) (A1) 55 L J Allpress (9) 3 1x351 Zeefa Zed 58 L Callaway (7) 55 4 56361 Way Above Sarah Macnab (3) 57.5 16 09x0x Zurafaa 54 5 18732 Ruby Marie C A Campbell (14) 57 17 54308 Cast In Bronze B M Murray (11) C K Kwo (4) 18 99606 Hey Soul Sister

54 6 43746 Keep Quiet W F Pinn (4) (A2) 57 19 0x858 Iffida

54 W F Pinn (14) (A2) J K Riddell (2) 7 55312 Sir Beets 57 20 x070x Grab The Bar 55 8 08x60 Oceans Away B M Murray (12) 56.5 54 21 55208 Play The Field 9 9x411 Seven Aajes K Asano (11) 56.5 Matt Markham’s Riccarton Selections 10 3x915 Sutherland 56.5 K Mudhoo (8) Race 1: Chief Seqyuoyah, Aigne, Jackfrost, Beau Geste 11 40331 Queen Sweep 56 12 037x3 Point Score C W Johnson (13) 55.5 Race 2: Rock Island Line, Louie Louis, Pinhead, Facetime S R Weatherley (6) 55.5 Race 3: Oxymoron, Locally Sauced, Bak Da Master, Carnaby 13 8954 Rodolfo 14 74405 Wannabe ‘N’ Paris T Taiaroa (10) (A2) 54 Race 4: Tallyho Twinkletoe, Wholetthefoxout, Country Bumpkin, A Comignaghi (17) 54 Shamal 15 45 Aquattack 16 88400 Super Tap S Toolooa (16) (A3) 54 Race 5: Chosen Peak, Scarfi, Carson River, Irish Excuse 17 051x8 Tell Me More F W Lazet (1) (A4) 54 Race 6: Adannya, The Buffer, Tap N Go, Makabar 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

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Race 7: Quiz Kid, Tappy’s One, Justaskme, Mount Ventoux Race 8: Original Gangster, Zeefa Zed, Sir Beets, Point Score Race 9: So Call Me, Belt Road, Barrett, Mistletoe BEST BET: Tallyho Twinkletoe (Race 4) VALUE: Oxymoron (Race 3)

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R1 ALABAR REGIONAL SERIES MOBILE PACE $8000 3 4 2600m 12:56

1 12223 Don’t Write Me Off R D Close 2 3421 Artatac S J Ottley Joseph Gray 3 1319x Key Reactor 4 20162 Zia Bromac T M Williams 5 030x2 Woodlea Explorer M J Williamson J W Cox 6 10636 Kennedy 7 x80x0 A Rocknroll Star G D O’Reilly 8 72728 Flamboyant J Herbert J R Dunn R2 ULTIMATE SNIPER AT ALABAR MOBILE PACE R4 CAPTAIN CRUNCH AT NEVELE R STUD PACE 9 x0781 Brother John 10 47480 Sky Vale R J Butt $8,000 1980m 13:21 $8000 2000m 14:11 Scott Iremonger 11 90x99 My Mate Ben 1 7x263 Rockin Va Va T M Williams 1 37043 Rocknroll Diva M J Williamson 12 09x0x Stamp Duty J F Curtin

2 0x326 Rollyarrrz Korbyn Newman 2 Voyeur R T May 13 0861x Sister’s Delight

M G Heenan R D Close 3 666x2 Carrera Lucia J P Versteeg 3 46007 Black Lace B N Orange 14 68719 Pay Me Visa 4 7009 Mrs Washington B Weaver 4 4094 Miss Markle R D Holmes 15 44181 Takemybreathaway John Morrison 5 260x4 King Arthur M J Williamson 5 0x035 Justace G D Smith 6 5x507 Reggie Golightly R T May R6 VINCENT AT ALABAR & NEVELE R MOBILE 6 7 Kaka Point Galanty J R Dunn 7 9x5x6 Rozha S D Anderson PACE $8,000 1980m 15:01 7 700x4 Eloel T M Williams 8 54403 Glitz And Glam J R Dunn 1 085x0 Chal Be J F Curtin 8 35322 Yankee Jay J W Cox T S Chmiel 9 76092 Lizzie Richter 2 x0499 Boulton Home Ben Hope 9 Rock N Diamonds Sarah O’Reilly 10 7000 Conquistador B N Orange Craig D Thornley

3 7x987 Mr Asia 10 38432 Watching Our Coin M P Edmonds 4 45823 Honour Before Glory R D Close R3 DOWNBYTHESEASIDE AT WOODLANDS MO- 11 60775 Full Of Desire B J Borcoskie 5 8806 Safe Zone John Morrison BILE PACE $8,000 1980m 13:46 R5 POSTER BOY ‘1.49.1’ AT NORTHERN RIVERS 6 2933 Reinimin Patron M J Williamson 1 44 Royal Jester M J Williamson EQUINE HANDICAP PACE $8000 2600m 14:36 7 43382 Fancy Alana Cameron 2 79052 Bossmaro T M Williams 75564 x0045 64843 67867 56631 13527

Best Bet: Tallyho Twinkletoe – Race 4, Saturday – Riccarton Gallops

Today at Riccarton Raceway

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B R Lammas (3) 69 2 x3523 Shamal 13 45293 Papagena S Toolooa (4) (A3) 56.5 65 R2 Nzb Rtr Sale 17-18 Nov. (Bm74) $27,500 1400m 3 2220 Country Bumpkin D Parker (6) 14 40315 Russian Fable Ms K Williams (8) 56.5 4 33640 Mr Enthusiastic M B Gillies (4) 65 12:05 15 77272 Curve K Chowdhoory (10) (A1) 56.5 65 1 45311 Louie Louie C W Johnson (8) 60.5 5 3050 Notabadrooster M R Cropp (5) 16 18x7 Luna Perfecta L J Allpress (1) 56 R Schofer (9) (A1) 58.5 6 x7054 Suffice To Say J Seivwright (2) 65 2 x1272 Facetime 17 4686 Take A Risk Rohan Mudhoo (15) (A1) 54 7 46316 Wholetthefoxout S H Fannin (8) 65 3 53424 Rock Island Line J K Riddell (11) 58 18 7880 Taupo Missy B D Rogerson (16) (A4) 54 8 47416 Mrs Twinkletoes E J Farr (7) 65 4 81348 Island Hop K Asano (12) 57 19 5680 Pearl Davone Sarah MacNab (5) 54.5 5 415x5 Pinhead L J Allpress (6) 56.5 R5 Road Metals Hcp $32,500 1200m 13:40 6 7954 Nesta L Callaway (5) 55.5 R7 Winning Edge 124th Winter Cup $100,000 1600m 1 36103 Carson River A Comignaghi (5) 60 7 15594 Dreaming Easy S Khetoo (1) (A3) 54.5 Ms K Williams (1) 59.5 14:50 2 8x47x Irish Excuse 8 221x Aljay 54.5 3 x7126 El Bee Darci Rohan Mudhoo (2) (A1) 57 1 1x351 Justaskme R H Schofer (20) 60 S Toolooa (2) (A3) 54 9 56420 Gerry Joyce 4 1x924 Chosen Peak R T Elliot (7) 56.5 2 15722 Midnight Runner J R Lowry (8) 60 10 15680 Pearl Davone T R Moseley (10) 54 5 95333 King Cougar S D Khetoo (9) (A3) 56 3 164x1 Beauty Star W F Pinn (9) 59.5 11 76x49 All Black Magic B Rogerson (3) (A4) 54 6 x264x Scarfi L J Allpress (8) 55.5 4 12215 Quiz Kid J K Riddell (6) 58 12 55208 Play The Field A Comignaghi (4) 54 C W Johnson (3) 54.5 5 0220x City Slicker 7 188x2 Imblaze Ms K Williams (3) 56.5 T R Moseley (4) 54 R3 Stallion Tender Open Mdn Stpl $15,000 3200m 8 31201 Benaud 6 40510 He’s Got Power Rohan Mudhoo (4) 56 T Jonker (6) 54 9 x8817 Celine 12:35 7 1453l Mont Ventoux S R Weatherley (18) 56 10 36484 Goodanya K Chowdhoory (10) (A1) 54 8 X0123 Happy Star 1 27230 Pierian Spring J Seivwright (1) 68 L J Allpress (13) 55.5 2 30511 Locally Sauced S Phelan (7) 68 9 51111 Tappy’s One C W Johnson (17) 55.5 R6 Gold Club (Bm65) $22,500 1200m 14:15 3 12605 Bak Da Master M Roustoby (5) (A2) 68 1 31023 Tap ‘N’ Go 10 5353 Ritani K Asano (2) 55 L Callaway (7) 59.5 4 82318 Carnaby S H Fannin (10) 68 A Comignaghi (21) 55 T R Moseley (12) 59.5 11 773x0 Wild Jack 2 32622 The Buffer 5 90484 Francis Drake G J Walsh (4) 68 M Gestain (13) (A3) 59 12 00x86 Bluey’s Chance T Jonker (16) 54 3 19018 Kapalka 6 79445 Man Oh Man R Cuneen (8) (A3) 68 Sarah Macnab (15) 54 4 7x981 Razor W F Pinn (14) (A2) 59 13 28016 Verry Flash 7 45221 Master Courtsman B R Lammas (3) 68 14 11217 Full Fury K Mudhoo (12) 53.5 5 7414 Makabar K Asano (3) 58.5

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Riccarton gallops

R1 Avon City Ford Sydenham Hurdle $35,000 3100m 8 11236 Son Of Anna Kay D Parker (2) (A2) 68 9 x006x Takeitlikeaman H A Mc Neill (9) 68 11:35

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Race 8: Immer Besser, A Guinness Dance, Ashes Of Desire,

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LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Your smooth manners provide shock absorbers and grease for the wheels of social interaction. You’re creative, spontaneous, sensitive and empathetic. Any friend of yours is lucky.

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Please contact Adi 027 220-8791 or Sue-ann 021 679-348 to register.

Mt Hutt Memorial Hall 160 Main Street, Methven. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and Hall of Memories.

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Hip Hop for Seniors Every Wednesday 10am-11am at the Ashburton Senior Centre, 206 Cameron Street, Ashburton. $5. Phone 308-6817

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Methven Museum Methven Pubs and Liquor history, call time and come visit our new display on the history of our magnificent Hotels, supplemented by some interesting historical liquor laws and consumption trends. Admission free but donations welcome.

Every Tuesday/Wednesday Mid Canterbury Connector provides low-cost return trip to Ashburton from smaller towns or rural areas. Tuesday run is from Mt Somers or Methven to Ashburton and back, and Wednesday run is from Rakaia/Hinds/Fairton/ Marae to Ashburton and back. To book a trip call 03 308 1395 ext 225 Ashburton open coffee mornings If you are new to town or been living here all

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Home & Heritage Sixteen local families, connected through in a legacy book about the heritage of the Ashburton District, will have pride of place in the Ashburton Museum. The museum’s Murney Room will be home to the Hakatere Home and Heritage exhibition, which is based on a photobook by the same name and published recently to celebrate the district’s diverse community. The photos in the book were taken

by Ashburton-based photographer Emmily Harmer and they form part of the exhibition, alongside the personal stories of those who call Ashburton home. Some were born and bred here, others came from across the world.

August 7

Heartland Rugby Agstaff Mid Canterbury takes on northern rivals Ellesmere in a Heartland Championship warmup match at the Methven Domain at 2:30pm.

The Mid Canterbury Colts take on Ellesmere Colts in the curtain raiser at 12.50pm.

Art Addicts Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids. Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the gallery to get creative and explore themes in art. A great space for children to learn and interact with each other. Children of all ages welcome. Donations appreciated.

3 - 4.30pm Little Groovers Every Wednesday during school terms Hakatere Presbyterian parish, 127 Thomson Street, Tinwald. Musical fun for 0-5-year-olds.

Gold Coin donation. Call 03 308-5272 for more information.

Every Sun to Fri

10-10.30

Second Fri of every month

In Colour, art and craft club In Colour is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s monthly programme for unleashing your creativity. Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a month.

10.30am - 12 noon

Every Sat

Ashburton’s Winter Market Local fresh food and produce, hot drinks.

North end of West Street carpark.

9am start The Ashburton Toy Library Open for toy exchange. 106 Victoria Street, the Triangle.

9.30am - 12.30pm Ashburton Aviation Museum A great selection of many aircraft, from the past to the future at the Ashburton Airport.

10am - 3pm

Shared Board Games Night Join members of the Ashburton board games club and Time Bankers for some board games and some fun. Bring your favorite games with you or join someone else’s game. Learn new games and make new friends. Held at Community House, 44 Cass St, from 8:30pm.

September 4-26

August 14

September 7

Ashburton Embroiderers’ Guild The biannual exhibition of the Ashburton Embroiderers’ Guild will be held at the Ashburton Art Gallery. The opening will be on Saturday, September 4.

Ashburton Multicultural Night The Ashburton Indian Multicultural Trust with support from the Ashburton District Council is hosting the Multicultural Night at the Tinwald War Memorial Hall from 6.30-9.30pm.

U3A Geology Series Daphne Lee speaking on the Foulden Marr Fossil Discoveries at 10am in the Bradford Room at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

Snow Holds Barred: A Brrr-lesque Show!

Warm up on a chilly winter’s night with ‘Snow Holds Barred’ - a Brrr-lesque show! You’ll laugh, cry (in a good way), and be mesmerised with a variety of burlesque performances by a blizzard of babes, entertaining you and keeping the frostbite away. Show starts at 7.30pm. R18 ticketed event.

Hakatere Parish Fair The Hakatere Parish Fair will be held at 65 Oxford Street from 11am to 1pm. Stalls include cake, preserves and produce, childrens crafts and stall, coffee, cake and cheese rolls, mystery bottles, plant stall, sausage sizzle, white elephant/garage sale and lucky numbers.

August 15

September 11

September 18

Flood Footy Fonterra has challenged the Parliamentary rugby team to a charity game to help raise money and support for farmers affected by flooding in the South Island. Gates open at 11.30am for a 12.30pm kick off at theAshburton Showgrounds.

Powerade Peak to Pub Mt Hutt’s Peak to Pub is not just for the hard core, this race is achievable for anyone who is interested in challenging themselves physically and mentally. Competitors, either individually or in teams, travel from the the Summit of Mt Hutt at 2086m to the comfort of the Blue Pub in Methven at 300m.

August 24

September 25

U3A Geology Series Hamish Campbell GNS (Geological and Nuclear Sciences) presenting at 10am in the Bradford Room at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

Bite Nite The fifth annual Bite Nite event will be held at the EA Networks Centre from 5-8pm highlighting the district’s diverse cultures through food and entertainment offerings.

August 29

September 27

Methven Craft Fair A two-day boutique Craft Fair in the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall from 10am - 4pm both days. Lots of awesome art, craft, giftware and more. Free Entry, raffle and music. A Methven Playcentre fundraiser.

Model Train Swap Meet Model train swap meet, including model trains, scenery items, track, die cast cars trucks planes construction vehicles, kitset models, paints.

Gold coin entry at the Tinwald Memorial Hall, Graham street, Tinwald from 10am-4pm.

August 8

August 30- September 5

Boulevard Day The annual fete held on South Canterbury Anniversary Day returns to the Ashburton Domain from 9am-3.30pm.

Whiteout Festival A day of winter exploration including mountain riding, pro rail jam, and a ridiculously stacked music festival lineup featuring Scribe. Held at the Methven Racecourse. Tickets $70.

NZ Mountain Film Festival The New Zealand Mountain Film Festival is coming back to Ashburton. Featuring the Kiwi Made selection of films either made in NZ or made by New Zealanders. Screening starts at 7pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

Tickets: Adults $25, Youth (14 yrs and under) $15 - prices include booking fees (credit card fees apply).

August 7-8

Ashburton Musical Club The Ashburton Musical Club is delighted to again host ‘The Chaperones’ Piano Trio (Jane Jarrett, Jillaine Watson and Margaret Maw), 6 hands on one piano at their August concert.

The second half of the concert will feature the ‘At Violinos Piano Trio’ (Ruth Hall (violin), Alan Bower (cello) and Deborah Sloper (piano).

Afternoon tea will be served after the concert.

Members of the public are welcome and admission is “Open Hat”. Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton.

August 13

Jesus Christ Superstar The Ashburton Trust Event Centre in association with Variety Theatre Ashburton presents Jesus Christ Superstar at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre over six nights as well as a Sunday matinee, brought to you by The Breeze and More FM.

August 31

Geology U3A Series David Barrell speaking on the formation of Mid Canterbury mountains and impact of glaciation at 10am in the Bradford Room at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

Mid Town Mardi Gras Mid Town Mardi Gras from 9am until 4pm with over 60 stalls and the NZ Army band appearing again this year.

October 9-10

The Extravaganza Fair The Extravaganza Fair is a community centred event with a creative and sustainable focus. It is a family affair, free entry, fun day out with a full weekend’s free entertainment. Unique & interesting market stalls, arts and craft, food, musical entertainment, the fabulous Ashton Family Circus, Dylan Daisy’s Magic Show, LuckyStar from festivals such as Splore, unique to NZ tiny homes, solar power, kids shows & games. All at the Ashburton Domain from 9am-5pm both days.

Ashburton Aviation Museum A great selection of many aircraft, from the past to the future at the Ashburton Airport.

Last Sun of every month

Nor’Westers Muso’s Club A monthly open mic afternoon at Feeneys Lounge in the Devon Tavern, Ashburton. All the gear is set up, just bring your talent - all are welcome, as is any style of music.

2pm - 6pm

First Sunday of every month

Methven Market A local produce and craft market at the Methven Resort on the first Sunday of each month from 9am to 1pm from August 1.

Monthly

Ashburton Embroiderers’ Guild - meet Seniors Centre 206 Cameron Street. 1st Saturday of the month 10.30am - 3.30pm, 2nd Thursday of the month 1pm - 3.30pm 3rd Tuesday of the month 7pm - 9pm 4th Thursday of the month 10.30am - 3.30pm.

October 14

St John Garden Fete 10am -4pm Rakaia Gardens -282 Awaroa School Road, RD 11 Rakaia. At Ted & Sue Rollinsons. All proceeds being donated to St John Mid Canterbury (Ashburton, Methven, Mayfield) to support local services. The beautiful garden is located 10 minutes from Rakaia and 30 minutes from Ashburton. Open air site with craft vendors.

October 16

Relay For Life Mid Canterbury Relay For Life will be held at th Ashburton Domain from 10am to 10pm.

The Salmon Run Jackson Holmes The Salmon Run in Rakaia is a fun day of sports activity including multi sport, mountain bike race, half marathon, long and short runs and a duathlon all based around the Rakaia Domain and adjacent Rakaia River. More details at www.thesalmonrun.nz

October 29-30

Ashburton A&P Show The annual Ashburton A&P Show at the A&P Showgrounds. Theme for 2021 Show – Showcasing Primary Sector Industries in Mid Canterbury.

November 6

Hororata Highland Games New Zealand’s biggest Scottish Festival offering a full day’s entertainment with something for everyone at the Hororata Domain. Watch the professional athletes compete in the Heavy athletic events, Highland Dancing Championships, Highland Spin, Pipe Bands, and the heart-pounding Mass Bands Closing March. Have-a-go in the Junior Warriors, Highland Spin, Archery, Tug O’ War, Kilted Mile, Children’s Colouring Competition and much more. Tickets on sale August 2021.

Entries open September 2021.

November 27

The Exhibition and Fete Fun family friendly day at the Methven trotting Club from 10am-4pm. All day entertainment and great food vendors. The best preChristmas shopping for stall and creatives from all over New Zealand. Vintage and Classic car completions. Miss Exhibition and Little Miss and Mr Pageants. Military collectors displays.

Celebrating 175 years of the NZ Army.

December 28

Rods at Methven A hot rod show in Methven featuring hot rods, street machines, classic cars and motorbikes from 10am to 3pm in the Methven Town Centre.

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Trades&Services Advertising

To place a Trades & Services ad, call 307-7900 or email classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

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Let’s start the conversation call 0800 764 846 455 West Street, Ashburton Email: ashburton@smith-sons.co.nz or visit: smithandsons.co.nz

Mobile Mower servicing • Rotary Mowers • Ride-on Mowers • Water Blasters • Small Motor Repairs

• Reel Mowers • Chainsaws • Rotary Hoes • Generators

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SITUATIONS VACANT

FOR SALE Phone Shane James Firewood.

0276113334

Checkout Operators

PGG Wrightson Seeds is one of New Zealand’s leading arable industry businesses.

Full Time & Part Time Shifts Available

The business operates throughout New Zealand and Australia and provides products and services to arable growers, livestock producers and to food and feed manufacturers.

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

Key responsibilities for these positions include: • Ensuring our customers are provided with service to a high standard • Creating a friendly and helpful environment for customers and staff alike • Working within Food Safety and Health and Safety requirements • You will be physically fit and have excellent presentation.

Positions will include one late night and one weekend shift. Full training will be provided.

To apply, please complete an application form which is available at customer services or email: donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz closing date will be 14th August, 2021.

We are looking for a Banking Consultant - Savings & Deposits for our Ashburton Contact Centre A bit about the role: You’ll support customers with term deposits and on-call accounts, and look after our customers with general banking queries.

Is this you?

You’ll have a passion for customer service, are resilient and adaptable, great at building relationships with your clients and internal teams, you’ll thrive in our growing and evolving organisation.

Apply now via the Heartland Careers website www.heartland.co.nz/about-us/careers

www.heartland.co.nz/about-us/careers

Daily Diary SATURDAY, AUGUST 7

7.30am RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. Meet outside frontrunner, Moore Street, runners and walkers, all fitness levels welcome. Coffee and chat at Columbus Cafe afterwards.

9am WINTER FARMERS MARKET. Support our hardy stall holders at the mini market

SUNDAY, AUGUST 8

9am - 1pm METHVEN LOCAL CRAFT AND PRODUCE MARKET. Held the first Sunday of each month. Methven Resort. Main Street.

Methven.

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Worship service led by Rev Henry Mbambo. 48 Allens Road. Allenton.

9.30am ASHBURTON METHODIST CHURCH. Service led by Rev Heather Kennedy. The Chapel at Paterson’s. 530 East Street (Cnr).

10am ST ANDREW’S

each Saturday, different stalls, different weeks.

North end of West Street car park Ashburton.

9am-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Static displays with collections of up to 30 aircraft and memorabilia.

Ashburton Airport.

Seafield Road.

10am-12pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning worship service led by Rev Eric Mattock, all welcome. Sinclair Centre.

Park Street.

10am HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH. Morning worship at Thomson Street, Tinwald, led by Rev Johanna Warren. all welcome. 127 Thomson Street, Tinwald.

10am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion.

Thomson Street. Services are only held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.

10am ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Morning worship, all

Storeperson • Preparing seed orders • Providing efficient and professional customer service to transport providers and clients • Maintaining the general tidiness of the store

Plant Operator - nightshift • • • •

Seed dressing machine operation Preparing seed for customers Calculating mixes for seed blends Ensuring compliance standards are met

Skills and experience: • A good level of maths, reading, and writing is essential • Experience in the grain and seed (or similar) industry would be an advantage but is not essential • A positive approach with good attention to detail • Ability to work without supervision or within a team setting • Be physically fit to be able to cope with the demands of the role Onsite training will be provided and you will be required to complete training in confined spaces, at heights training, and to obtain a forklift license (if not already held).

Heartland Bank Want to join the Heartland team?

We are currently seeking two reliable and motivated people to work at our seed cleaning facility in Ashburton.

ASHBURTON Super Liquor Ashburton is looking for a bottle store person.

You must be: • Physically fit (involves heavy lifting) • Friendly and outgoing • As this is hospitality, you must be prepared to work a range of days, nights, and weekends • Either have duty manager and/or forklift licenses, or be prepared to get these.

• Have great customer service • Be a team player Please apply to Karyn Leckie at ashburton@superliquor.co.nz or call Karyn on 308 7149 Applications close on Wednesday, 18th August.

Guardian Classifieds

307 7900

2021 open. 86 Maronan Road.

Tinwald.

10am-4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall. 160 Main Street Methven.

10.30am - 3.30pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS’GUILD. Meet on the 1st Saturday of the month at the Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street. welcome. 67 Cass Street.

Ashburton.

10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

10am-4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall.160 Main Street, Methven.

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

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

Please note you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

To obtain a full position description or to apply for either role, email recruitment@pggwrightsonseeds.co.nz Alternatively, contact Site Manager Nathan Kemp on (03) 307 6996 or call into the site office on the corner of Ford and Thomson Streets, Tinwald, Ashburton.

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

Find out how you can help by visiting: www.otago.ac.nz/chchheart

A University of Otago Centre of Research Excellence

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

FIREARMS FOR SALE Browning 22 pump action rifle.

Hungarian Under and Over shot gun and Gun case $350.00 the lot.

Please phone Ken 3071966 Proof of firearms Licence Required 25 Ton, truck load of pine logs for sale. Please phone Shane 0276

James Firewood.

113 334.

DRY Macrocarpa and Old Man Pine. 3.6m³. $380

CHURCH SERVICES

“Transforming Lives through Gospel Power” 10:30 am Worship Every Sunday 63 Princes Street

All Welcome Rev. David Bayne Ph 307 7355

GRAZING www.pggwrightsonseeds.co.nz

PUBLIC NOTICES

CENTRAL SOUTH ISLAND FISH AND GAME COUNCIL 2021 COUNCIL ELECTION In October this year, the Central South Island Fish and Game Council is holding an election for eight (8) members.

We Help Save Lives

FOR SALE

GRAZING wanted All feed types considered.

Call Steve 027 3216 060.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT CHUBBY, busty Asian lady.

Excellent massage service.

Please phone 022 1395 223.

LOVELY lady for genuine callers only.

Please phone 021 0275 9055.

Call for Candidates Nominations are now called for the eight (8) members. Candidates wishing to stand for the Council must complete a candidacy form and return it to the Returning Officer by 5pm on Thursday 26 August 2021. Candidacy forms and a candidate handbook can be obtained by phoning the election helpline on 0800 666 040, emailing iro@electionz.com or downloading from https://fishandgame.org.nz/about/elections If more than 8 nominations are received an election will be held by postal and internet voting during September/October. Voting closes at 5pm on Friday 8 October 2021 for internet votes and handdelivered voting papers, and 5pm on Tuesday 12 October 2021 for postal delivered voting papers.

Candidate Eligibility To be eligible for election candidates must: • be a holder of a current adult whole season licence to hunt game or fish for sports fish or the primary holder of a family licence • not be a bankrupt • not have been convicted of an offence involving sports fish and game • submit their completed candidacy form to the Returning Officer on or before 5pm on Thursday 26 August 2021 • submit with their candidacy form a candidate profile of up to 250 words • specify on their candidacy form which sub region they wish to represent.

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.

HIRE GENERAL hire.

Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Street.

Open Monday-Friday 7am - 6pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am 12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

Sub-Regions

RENTAL HOUSES WANTED ASHBURTON! One 2 bedroom house, a 4 bedroom house and a 3 bedroom house.

Long-term lease with great tenants.

Contact Nicolee at the Refugee Settlement Support Service E: nicolee.ayton@ safermidcanterbury. org.nz M: 027 236 1114

The Council consists of the following six sub-regions: Ashburton, Timaru City, Timaru District, Mackenzie, Waimate and Waitaki. Full descriptions of these sub regions are included in the candidate handbook Electoral Roll and Voter Eligibility To vote in the election, a person must have purchased a 2020/21 adult whole season fishing licence or family licence or a 2021 adult whole season game licence for the Central South Island Fish and Game region and have indicated their desire to be included on the Council’s electoral roll by ticking the box on their licence application form.

An electoral roll of licence holders eligible to vote in the election is available for inspection at the Council office, 32 Richard Pearse Drive, Temuka Anyone not already included on the electoral roll and who believes they qualify to be included, can complete an enrolment application form available from the Council office or by request from the election helpline (see contact details below). Applications for enrolment close at 5pm on Wednesday 8 September 2021.

Enquiries on this election process should be directed to the Election Helpline by phone to 0800 666 040 or email to iro@electionz.com

SITUATIONS VACANT PRIVATE CARER WANTED Seeking a professional and experienced carer for a pensioner with minor cognitive and mobility issues.

Anticipated 5 hours per week to begin with (1 hour per day).

Candidates will be warm, friendly and understanding.

Competitive hourly rate.

Please call 027 357-7001 to discuss.

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Inwards Goods Supervisor

Dairy/Frozens 2IC

NEW WORLD - Ashburton

NEW WORLD – Ashburton

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

Owing to an internal promotion, an opportunity has arisen for a reliable and enthusiastic person to take the next step in their career.

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

This will involve supporting the Dairy/Frozens Manager by managing staff, being responsible for achieving KPIs and assisting in the day to day running of the Dairy/Frozens department.

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

The successful candidate will have: • Excellent customer service skills • Great time management and strong communication skills • A good level of fitness • No problem working in a cold environment

What you get from us: • Ongoing training and mentoring • Career development opportunities • Great company culture and work environment

This position will be Tuesday to Saturday – 43.5 hours.

Previous experience in a retail environment would be an advantage, but ongoing training will be provided – including the opportunity to undertake industry specific training in nationally recognised qualifications.

This is a full time 45 hour position, working Monday to Friday from 5.00am – 2.30pm, with some flexibility for extra hours only when required.

We are looking for an individual who thrives on a challenge, is forward thinking, clearly driven and excels in a united culture.

If you are really passionate about a career in the retail food sector, please apply in the strictest confidence, including a current CV and covering letter to: donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz

Please apply in writing – including a cover letter and current CV to: donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz Applications close: 14th August 2021 (Applications may close if the ideal person is found earlier that the date stated).

Applications close 14th August 2021

Weekend Services MEDICAL SERVICES

IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE 111.

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.

to call is 0800 611 116. Healthline is staffed by registered Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - 2pm, nurses who are trained to assess health problems and offer outside of these hours leave a message. advice over the phone. The service is free and confidential.

ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm Residential Area: Mon - Fri 5pm

Call us free on (0800 787 797).

Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days.

Wises Pharmacy, Countdown Complex, East Street, will be open from 9am - 1pm Saturday, from 10am - 1pm Lifeline Sunday.

Toll-free: 0800 353 353.

Countdown Pharmacy, Ashburton South, 2 East Street, OMMUNITY ERVICES open from 9am - 8pm daily.

Information Centre

Alcohol Drug Help Line

Pharmacies

C

Ashburton Rest Homes

DUTY DOCTORS

Please contact directly for hours.

Moore Street Medical Centre, 254 Moore Street, Ashburton, will be the duty practice for Saturday until 8am Sunday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Tinwald Medical Centre, Archibald Street, Ashburton, will be the duty practice for Sunday until 8am Monday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Emergency phone until 8am Monday: 0800 700 155 Please bring your Community Services Card. All non New Zealanders should bring their passport with them, New Zealanders should bring some form of ID.

Emergency Dentist

Methven & Rakaia Area

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.

Healthline is a free health advice service. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The toll-free number

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

S

Art Gallery

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

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.

Ashburton Museum

HELPLINE SERVICES

Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. Saturday: 10am - 1pm.

Sunday: 1pm - 4pm.

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.

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Public Library

EA Networks Centre - Pools

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

Ashburton Operations Centre ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 5pm POST DELIVERY CENTRES Allenton & Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm Methven & Rakaia: Mon - Fri 2pm

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

ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 0276 838 000, 149 Cameron Street, Ashburton: Duty vet: Ben Hallenstein.

Full emergency service all weekend.

VET ENT RIVERSIDE - Ph 03 308 2321, 1 Smallbone Drive, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies.

VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Ph 03 307 5195, Cnr East Street and Seafield Road, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies.

CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, West Street Clinic, West Street, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Jonathan Christian.

Vet Ent and Vet Life operate a joint after-hours SMALL animal emergency service. To use this service please phone your vet as usual.

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FUNERAL FURNISHERS

DEATHS

IN MEMORIAM

MASTER MONUMENTAL MASON

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

620 East Street Ashburton Phone 308 5369 or 0274 357 974 ebcarter@xtra.co.nz NZMMMA Member

Canterbury owned, locally operated

Patersons Funeral Services and Ashburton Crematorium Ltd Office and Chapel Corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton

DEATHS

McINTYRE, Zena AMOS, Warick Ian – Josephine – August 13, 1951 Passed away peacefully at In loving memory of our Ashburton Hospital on darling eldest son.

August 4, 2021, in her 92nd Seventy years ago today our year. Loving wife of the late Alex. Mother of Les and darling son was Karen, Helen and Mark, and taken from us.

Norm and Debbie. Nana Mac Gone from the world, to Caitlin, Alex, Jacob, Harry, but not forgotten, Meg, Tegan and Josh and his love will remain in our Great Nana to Noah and hearts forever.

Arden. She will be sadly Mummy, Daddy, brothers missed. All messages to 72 and sister.

Harrison Street, Ashburton.

Farewelled in a private service.

Ph 307 7433

PREARRANGE YOUR WISHES

DEATHS

DEATHS

DEATHS

TOTTY, Sylvia Joyce (Sylvie) (nee Green) – On August 3, 2021.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, in her 95th year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Heather and Allan Lill, and Robert. Loved Nana of her grandchildren Aaron, Jason, Tara, and Janine; Amber, and Daniel and her 13 great grandchildren. Special friend of Sandy. Messages to the Totty family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the staff at Terrace View for their love and care of Sylvie. At Sylvie’s request a private family service has been held. For anyone wishing to view the service on line, go to www.patersonsfunerals. co.nz, Funeral Notices and click on Sylvie’s notice for the link.

WILLIAMS, Katharine Frances (Kate) (nee Feary) – On July 31, 2021. Passed away peacefully in Melbourne, Australia, aged 63 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Harley and Kit Feary, (late of Mayfield). Much loved sister of the late Michael, Barbara, Jeff, Brian, John, Deborah, Moira, Patrick and their families.

“Rest In Peace”

BLACKLOW, Barbara Mary (nee Dooley) – On August 5, 2021 at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Erelyn and Jeff, Karen, Sue and Ken, John and Gretchen, Michael and Kaye, Peter and Cath, Margie and Kevin, the late Paul, Julianne and Chris. Very special Grandma ‘B’ to Anna, Jessica, and Lucy; Melanie; Tom, Will, and Emily; Molly, Joe, Lewis, and Amelia; Jonty, and Zoe. GreatNanny ‘B’ to Taylor, Archer, and Jae. Dearly loved sister of Bill Dooley (Oamaru) and sister-in-law of the late Myola and Val. Messages to the Blacklow family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Very special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway and all the very caring staff at Terrace View.

A Requiem Mass to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on TUESDAY, August 10, commencing at 1pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be MONDAY evening, 6pm at the Church. ”R.I.P”

WILLIAMS, Katharine Frances (Kate) – On July 31, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Deb and Charlie Ellery, much loved aunt of Karen and Kenny Johnston, Julie and Wayne McAlister, Peter and Donna Ellery, and Simon Ellery. Loved greataunt of Marc Ellery; Max, and Sam McAlister; and Sophie Ellery.

“Will be sadly missed”

FOR PEACE OF MIND

18-22 Moore Street, Ashburton 0800 263 6679 | 027 637 1229 www.memoryfunerals.nz

Jo Metcalf

SITUATIONS VACANT

Join us as we expand to embrace the future of New Zealand farming At Ruralco we are obsessed with agriculture. As a forward-thinking agricultural co-operative, we are embracing the latest technologies in our quest to support a sustainable future for New Zealand farming. We are committed to our people and the rural communities we serve.

Based in Mid-Canterbury, we operate multiple business units – agronomic and animal performance farm advisory, on-farm and retail product sales, specialist fuel and energy services, nationwide discount cards plus e-commerce via our website.

Due to our ongoing diversification and expansion, we are now searching for three new professionals to join our team.

Product Manager, Farm Supplies - Ashburton (ref RuralcoFS)

Card Product Manager - any NZ location (ref RuralcoCPM)

Assistant Marketing Manager - Ashburton (ref RuralcoAMM)

Answering to the Group Manager – Farm Supplies and managing Ruralco’s Animal Performance categories, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of Ruralco’s procurement strategy. You will build strong supplier relationships, evaluate new and existing product offerings, plus negotiate terms of trade which enhance category performance and foster mutually beneficial partnerships. You will work with our store managers and in-field representatives, ensuring they have the resources and technical knowledge required to enable farmers to choose appropriate farming system solutions. Inventory management, campaign development and sales analysis are also key functions of this role.

With your expertise in card lifecycle marketing – either open or closed loop, you will report to the GM Cards, work alongside the Project Manager and actively collaborate with the Group Manager Marketing to ensure strategy alignment. Exploring new avenues to grow the cards’ user base and maximize usage across existing and new portfolios, you will own the end-to-end strategy and implementation of card acquisition, activation, usage and retention to drive card portfolio growth, customer engagement and profitability. This is a 2-year fixed term contract. After completion, there will be an opportunity to discuss permanent engagement in a Card Marketing Specialist capacity.

In this newly created role, you will report to the Marketing Manager and provide leadership by coaching and supporting your marketing colleagues. You will lead the ‘concept to execution’ marketing for specific business units in conjunction with their Business Unit Managers. You will develop and execute multichannel campaigns that align with Ruralco’s marketing strategy, ensuring objectives and targets are met. Other key deliverables will be to support the development and execution of the digital strategy, conduct market analysis, manage the marketing database, report quantitative target results plus manage and instruct relevant suppliers and service providers.

• Procurement, category management or similar experience • Understanding of farming systems • Ability to analyze market trends & develop strategy

• Extensive experience in the financial services sector – card • Card lifecycle marketing specialist required • Advanced strategic planning, critical thinking & analytical skills

• Marketing – multichannel campaign management experience • Understanding of the agricultural sector • Market analysis, budgeting & digital skills

To enquire about any of these roles in strict confidence or to request a position description, please phone Deb Francis from AgRecruit on 021 224 5000. Otherwise, send your CV with covering letter (include ref number) via apply@agrecruit.co.nz by Monday 16 August.

Ashburton Weather

Saturday: Fine with morning frost possible.

High cloud from evening. Light winds.

Midnight Saturday

Canterbury Plains

A cold front moving up the country on Saturday is expected to move away to the east and is followed by a west to southwest flow. A complex trough approaches the South Island from the Tasman Sea on Sunday, moving over central and northern New Zealand late Sunday and early Monday, followed by very cold southwesterlies persisting into Tuesday.

MAX

12 MIN 0

Saturday: Fine with morning frost. High cloud from evening. Light winds, but southwesterlies for a time in the morning.

Sunday: Rain developing in the morning, with heavy falls possible north of the Hurunui River, and snow lowering to 200m. Southerlies developing in the morning.

Monday: Showers clearing in the evening and becoming fine. Snow to 200m. Southwesterlies turning northwest at night.

Around The Region Saturday

Sunday

12 0 12 1 10 -1 12 -1 11 1 14 -1 For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

7 1 5 0 5 -3 6 -2 7 2 8 -2

Monday

8 0 7 2 5 -3 7 0 6 2 10 -1

Sunday: Rain and southerlies developing in the morning.

MAX

Canterbury High Country

7 MIN 0

Saturday Mountain weather hazards: Snow, Wind, Wind Chill.

Mainly fine with some high cloud. Showers developing about the main divide in the evening, with snow to 700m.

Wind at 1000m: W gale 65 km/h, easing to 50 km/h in the afternoon or evening. Wind at 2000m: W gale 75 km/h, easing to 60 km/h at night.

Freezing level: Lowering to 1000m.

Sunday Mountain weather hazards: Snow, Wind, Wind Chill.

Snow developing in the morning, with heavy falls possible north of Arthur’s Pass.

Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: Light at first.

Changing S in the morning, then rising to 50 km/h in the afternoon, but gale 75 km/h north of Arthur’s Pass.

Freezing level: 800m, lowering to 400m in the afternoon.

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Monday: Showers, clearing in the evening and becoming fine. Southwesterlies turning northwest at night.

MAX

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

Ashburton Airport 8.9 5.5 5.1 2.8 18.4 SW 19 1:36pm 2.3 13.7

Methven 9.5 4.8 – – – – – – –

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 9.2 11.7 6.6 0.8 6.1 – 8.6 0.0 40.0 4.2 SW 33 NW 15 10:57am 5:16am 3.1 – 15.3 –

Tides, Sun and Moon Saturday

8 MIN 1

Sunday

Monday

Ashburton H 2:39am 3:06pm Mouth L 8:41am 9:14pm

3:18am 3:45pm 3:57am 4:24pm 9:23am 9:54pm 10:06am 10:35pm

Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

3:17am 9:27am 3:02am 9:07am

H L H L

new Aug 9

2:34am 8:42am 2:23am 8:25am

2:59pm 9:17pm 2:50pm 8:58pm

3:40pm 4:00am 4:22pm 9:59pm 10:12am 10:42pm 3:29pm 3:41am 4:08pm 9:38pm 9:50am 10:19pm

7:38am 5:40pm

7:37am 5:42pm

7:36am 5:43pm

6:59am 3:52pm

7:41am 4:57pm

8:16am 6:07pm

first qtr Aug 16

full Aug 22

last qtr Aug 30

36

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 7, 2021