Ashburton Guardian, Saturday, December 31, 2022

And the Christmas photo competition winners are . . .

And we thought this would be easy. Silly us.

Trying to pick the top three entries in our Christmas-themed photo competition was way harder than we thought.

Why? Because there were sooooo many good shots. Seriously, so many.

We had a bit of everything from adorable pets trying to look cute and happy in Christmas costumes their human owners pushed on them, to snaps of children and adults with Santa, to Christmas family fun and more.

But in the end, we decided the magnificent shot of those wellschooled pooches from the Dusty Dingo Dog Training business, amazingly all sitting in a line and all with Christmas hats and accessories on at the Ashburton Domain, had to be one of our top three shots.

We also loved the don’t-youtry-kissing-me photo of Ashburton siblings Keiana Tuara, 10, and Tanner Rouse, 6. Theirs was an unforgettable and highly amusing pose. The third winner went to a family photo with a difference, that being the cute Christmas-themed jersey wearers’ team shot, submitted by Kaitlin Blakemore.

So, for the victors there’s one box of chocolates for each winning photo. And if you want the choccies, you’ll have to collect them from the Guardian office on level 3 in the Somerset Building from Monday, January 9. If they’re not collected, the

let that happen.

Thank

Guardian’s chocolate-loving staff will power through them, so please don’t

you to everyone who made this such a fun and engaging Christmas Facebook and newspaper competition.

Magnificent: Looking the part in their matching Christmas jerseys are, (from left), a family gathering involving Terry Hewitt, Ian Blakemore, Wendy Hewitt, Ray Hewitt, Dianne Hewitt, Joy Newth, Des Newth, Sophie Shearer, Ollie Shearer, Sam Shearer, Jazmin Blakemore, Kaitlin Blakemore, Ruby Kingsbury and Chloe Shearer.

Daryl Holden

Right – What are you doing? Ashburton siblings Keiana Tuara, 10, and Tanner Rouse, 6, cheekily revealing their true family love for each other.

Good pooches: Posing better than most humans were these pooches from the Dusty Dingo Dog Training business at the Ashburton Domain. One of our clear Christmas photo competition winners.

Lions’ loss upsets elderly couple

An elderly Ashburton couple have been left shaken after their outside concrete lion ornaments were stolen, with the thief then leaving a mean-spirited calling card.

Ann and Phil McKay said the two precious ornaments, which were quite visible at either side of their Havelock Street garage about 8 metres from the road, would probably have been stolen at night on Christmas Day or the 24th. And it wouldn’t have been an easy steal because the larger of the two ornaments weighed about 50kg.

“It was a struggle to lift so you wouldn’t want to carry it more than about 20 or 30 feet,’’ Phil said.

“They (whoever stole the ornaments) had to have a vehicle.’’

Phil knows walking with them would not have been easy because a couple of years ago “they did go walkabout’’.

“They were found up the neighbour’s drive,’’ he said.

“That was probably just some idiot coming home from the pub, being smart and shifting them. But they couldn’t shift them far.’’

The McKays, who have had the ornaments since the late 1980s, said what upset them even more was what they believed was deliberately left for them to find in the absence of their big cats

“Where one of the ornaments sat, they (thief) left a 50-cent

coin on the ground,’’ Ann said.

“I thought that was a real smartarse thing to do.’’

Ann said the incident was very upsetting because the lions had taken pride of place at three different houses.

“ When we lived at Fairton, they sat either side of the front

door,’’ she said.

“We shifted to Tinwald and they sat either side of the garage door in public view. We’ve been here for five-and-a-half years, but now they’re gone.’’

They reported the theft to the police, who Ann said “could not have been nicer’’, but the in-

cident had naturally left them feeling a little worried.

“We’ve gone and got more security lights and put them up yesterday,’’ Ann said.

“But my husband and I are both in our 80s.

“It gives you a sort of sick feeling in your stomach.’’

Ann hopes whoever stole the ornaments, of which one was a gift, hasn’t destroyed them for reckless fun.

All she wants is to get them back, no questions asked.

“I’m hopeful that someone will come in the dark of the night and put them back.’’

I can take your order for February 1

Malcolm Hopwood

A lack of chefs has seen MSA’s restaurant, Noble 600, close until February 1, 2023.

Lease owner, Tony Potts (left), who also co-owns Speights Ale House, is three chefs down and has been alternating his other five chefs between both restaurants.

“I took the decision this month to close Noble 600 and give my existing chefs a week off between Christmas and the end of January,” he said. “It’s enabled me to keep Speights operational.”

Potts said he’s met with the MSA committee and they’ve accepted the situation that “we couldn’t keep going with the number of chefs we have.”

However Tony Potts is upbeat about 2023. He’s engaged two chefs from Fiji and made an offer to another from Jordan.

“We’re going through the visa process but it takes time. We’re hoping they’ll be with us in the first few months of the year,” he said.

Two of the chefs are currently working at the Novotel in Fiji while the third chef, who’s responded positively, works at the Grand East Resort and Spa at the Dead Sea, Jordan.

Until they arrive, Tony’s team will again mix and match at both restaurants from February 1 operating a reduced menu at Nobel 600.

He said during Covid, so many chefs left the industry because there was little hospitality work available.

“They’ve secured other jobs and it’s difficult to get them back,” he said.

Potts also acknowledges it’s difficult to attract chefs to a smaller provincial centre like Ashburton.

He’s forthright about 2023, both in attracting key staff and introducing new ideas to Nobel 600 and its menu.

Angry and upset: Ashburton couple Phil and Ann McKay with the 50-cent coin meanly left by the thief, who stole their two treasured concrete lion ornaments from their property.

PHOTO DARYL HOLDEN

Daryl Holden

Readers reach for Reacher

The popularity of Lee Child continues unabated at the Ashburton Public Library.

While his brother Andrew now writes his novels with Lee’s help, the Child siblings are the most popular authors over the Christmas holiday period.

Librarian, Jill Watson, ordered eight copies of their latest novel, No Plan B, and all have been issued over Christmas. When they’re returned there’s a waiting list to take them out.

“Jack Reacher is an exciting character. He’s a loner who appeals to New Zealanders,” Watson said. “He has a strong following locally.”

“People like a very capable individual who sets things to right.”

A close second is James Patterson who co-authors a range of novels. The Ashburton Library has 22 of his books with only two currently left on the shelves.

“He has such as wide stable of writers,” Watson said.

Other popular authors are John Grisham, Michael Connelly and Jeffrey Archer. Readers who enjoy those authors will be pleased to know there are titles still on the shelves.

Popular women’s authors include Lesley Pearse, Anna Jacobs and Julia Quin who’s written the Bridgerton series.

But the most popular women’s author this Christmas isn’t from the US or England. She’s local. Ruby Tui’s Straight Up is doing so well that Jill Watson is seriously considering buying more titles.

New rules mean eggs in short supply

Eggs are off the menu for many Mid Cantabrians as many supermarkets have none left on the shelves due to supply chain shortages.

The shortage is due to a number of factors, mainly a ban on battery caged eggs which comes into force today.

The change has been known since 2012, and it was always understood there would be a shortage around the time of the changeover.

“Back in 2012, the New Zealand Government introduced legislation phasing out caged eggs by 2023, which means during the phase out, there’s a temporary decrease in their overall supply,” Foodstuffs spokesperson, Emma Wooster said.

Both Countdowns and New World in Ashburton had bare shelves on Thursday in the egg section leaving shoppers without one of their staple foods.

“I eat eggs every day, they are what I live on,” one shopper said as she passed the barren shelves.

The sign in Countdown read: “Our egg stocks are currently a little low. Apologies if your choice is unavailable.”

“Thank you for your understanding as we work with our farmers to get more back on our shelves soon.”

While the battery caged eggs have been phased out, the colony farming process which allows the hens more space in the cage, will still be allowed to be sold, but this is something that Foodstuffs is looking to phase out as well.

“As we phase out caged eggs from our

stores, we’ll be working with the egg industry to increase our offer in colony, barn and free-range eggs and we’re committed to working closely with government and New Zealand egg suppliers to meet our target to become fully cage-free by 2027,” Wooster said.

One supermarket that did have stock

was

“I put the sign out just before 8am and I already had people coming in to buy eggs.”

Naiker said one of the reasons he can

supply the eggs is because he is supporting a local producer and not relying on a large provider to supply the stock.

“We like to support local as much as we can, we could go to Christchurch to get what we need but we choose local.”

It is unknown how long the shortage will continue.

Librarian, Celeste Bennett, holds one of the few copies left of John Grisham’s latest novel The Boys from Biloxi.

Malcolm Hopwood

the Bel Air supermarket, which relies on a local fresh supplier. Manager Kush Naiker said people had been flocking in looking for eggs.

Bel Air Supermarket manager Kush Naiker said people had been rushing in to get as many eggs as they could. Inset– Empty egg shelves in the Countdown supermarket.

PHOTO DANIEL ALVEY

Daniel Alvey

Craig brings international artists to outdoor concert

Alvey

Affairs of the heart have encouraged Ashburton soprano Kathi Craig to host an outdoor concert at Terrace Croft in Tinwald on January 8.

Craig, a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her outstanding career as an operatic diva and singing teacher, wants to fundraise for the Heart Foundation.

She thinks the best way to do that is via an outdoor operatic and musical theatre favourites concert, entitled: With a song in my Heart.

And it will be very much a personal performance after her husband received a double bypass last month, while her son recently recovered in a Perth hospital following a heart attack caused by a blocked artery.

“I can’t travel to see him but I’m dedicating this concert to all those people and their families who’ve come through heart surgery or treatment in recent years,” Craig said.

Craig has called on her family to help present the concert, with son in-law Daniel Rodriguez, who arrived in Ashburton for a holiday on Christmas Eve, one of the headline acts.

Rodriguez, a former New York policeman, served at ground zero – the site of the World Trade Center that was destroyed during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 – and was then chosen to sing to the American

nation from Yankees Stadium following 9/11.

His career has seen him perform for every president since 2001 at White House functions, for the opening of the Winter Olympics, at Madison Square Gardens and Carnegie Hall, and

for many ceremonial and patriotic occasions. His wife, Marla Kavanaugh, recently featured at the Royal Edinburgh Tattoo where her group, the Highland Divas, sang to 9000 people every night.

Craig, who has starred in many New Zealand operas, has ded-

icated herself to teaching and speaking engagements since coming to Ashburton but now it’s her chance to move into diva singing mode.

“Mid Canterbury hasn’t heard me sing so the concert is my opportunity to join my family in

Heartfelt concert

What: Heart Foundation fundraising operatic and musical theatre concert in Ashburton.

Where: Terrace Croft wedding and events venue in Tinwald.

When: Sunday, January 8, 3-5pm.

Who: Ashburton’s operatic diva Kathi Craig is fronting the concert, involving some of her celebrated family singers.

song,” she said.

“What we can’t express in words we do in song, and it will be a joy for family to come home and take part in this concert.”

The Heart Foundation concert theme is also personal to Craig, who 20 years ago suffered a transient ischemic attack, which is similar to a stroke.

She was rushed to Wakefield Hospital, Wellington, with blocked carotid arteries, which had to be replaced.

“I was unable to sing for a year but have made a full recovery,” she said.

“I know the trauma of heart problems and how frightening it is.

“Singing gives you so many health benefits. It’s an opportunity to exercise mind, body, and spirit.”

Borough School’s AB record looks likely

Malcolm Hopwood

The chances that Borough School has produced more All Blacks than any other primary school in New Zealand, is looking likely.

Since former All Black, Jock Ross (left), appeared on TV One’s Seven Sharp a fortnight ago challenging primary schools throughout New Zealand to beat Borough’s record of seven, he’s “had no takers”.

“I’ve had former All Blacks contact me to say they know of two other ABs who attended their school but no-one to con-

firm eight former students went on to wear the black jersey,” he said.

“I’m quietly confident Borough has the record,” he said. “It’s looking likely.”

“The school has a very proud record.”

Neither the Ashburton Guardian that broke the story nor Seven Sharp has been contacted by a school to say they can match or beat the achievement.

Ross thought the school the Barrett brothers or the Whitelocks attended, may have had a head start, but they’d “still have to confirm five more All Blacks,” he said.

Ross acknowledges some schools may still be checking their past rolls, but he’s now feeling good about the record that extends from Alan Robillard who attended Borough in the early 20th century to Adam Thompson who was there 90 years later.

Daniel

Kathi Craig (centre), her daughter Marla Kavanaugh and son-in-law Daniel Rodriguez at Carnegie Hall in 2018.

May 2022

At the end of each year, Guardian staff choose the best of the year’s photos to share with you all and reminisce.

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A myriad of reasons would later result in him remaining in Ashburton for now.

Above – Jeck Marr and Bridgette Andrews proudly display one of the many auction items as part of Pink Ribbon breakfasts across the district.

Left – Born Free – The Oscars, a musical look back at the songs that have made the movies over generations opened in Ashburton.

Below – A hardy group of souls from Croys took on the challenge of getting over Arthur’s Pass in scooters while raising funds for the Cancer Society.

Left – David Bennett and Joe Butchard had put all the hard yards in to have everything ready for the Pakeke Lions annual charity market.

left – Local news videographer, Daniel Pannett detailed his trips into the war-torn Ukraine to bring footage back to the rest of the world.

right – Local identity Anthony Bartlett, aka Goldberg, shocked his fans when he announced he was leaving town.

Above

Left – Bird lovers from all over the South Island converged on Ashburton for the annual Ashburton Fanciers’ Society South Island Show.

Right – Maddy Bensdorp became a frequent face around the district as she began walking upward of 40 dogs a week as part of a walking and training programme she initiated.

– A large section of Elizabeth Place was cordoned off after an old piece of gelignite was found in a garden shed which was then removed and destroyed by Police.

Mt Hutt Skifield opened for the season with big numbers racing up the hill to check out the first slopes of the year.

Ashburton College students danced the night away at their annual school ball.

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I stood at the gate of the year

Few people will remember a memorable Christmas speech delivered by King George VI in 1939.

Britain was at war and he sought words of assurance to deliver to people in the United Kingdom and the empire. He chose verses given to him by his daughter, 13-year-old Princess Elizabeth.

The poem, written in 1908, began “And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year ‘give me a light that I may safely tread unto the unknown’.”

The verse, full of religious sentiment, is almost forgotten and unlikely to be read from pulpit or lectern on Sunday.

But it contains a challenge. It reminds us that tomorrow isn’t just another 24 hours.

While for many, it’s a day to relax, endure, sleep through and

recover from, it’s also the start of the new year.

It kicks off 2023, a year of challenge and uncertainty as there’s conflict abroad, major issues at home and a general election.

A breakfast of bacon and eggs might be off the menu as cage free and barn laid eggs are in short supply. But there’s more to it than eggs.

They’re symbolic of the problems of shortages, rising costs, increased mortgages and another predicted wave of Covid.

So tomorrow could be a chance to reflect on where we’re

going, what we’re doing and how we should focus our future. It’s worth a few minutes.

We could start by checking the car, confirming travel arrangements, factoring in an erratic summer and ensuring we’re in a fit state to drive.

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influence our community and nation?

Big thoughts, but they have to start somewhere and with someone.

Traditional new year’s resolutions aren’t necessarily the way to go

But there’s more to January 1 than a holiday. New Year’s Day is also an historic freeze frame when we can address the year ahead.

But there’s more to January 1 than a holiday. New Year’s Day is also an historic freeze frame when we can address the year ahead.

What do we want to achieve, how do we get there, how can we

They can be spur of the moment and last as long as your next visit to the bottle store.

Between attempting to lose weight, going to bed earlier, developing a taste for brussels sprouts and cleaning the spouting, there

are more pressing issues.

They address the family dynamic, security in your job, checking your emotional and physical health and setting long term, achievable goals.

King George read the verse as 1940 approached. It was a grim year for our armed services and families at home, yet the words were a beacon of hope for the free world facing evil and oppression.

An escalation of the war in Ukraine and a world failing to address climate change are issues worth people’s time tomorrow. If there’s something we can do, let’s do it.

Perhaps the words of Minnie Louise Haskins’ poem, from both the spiritual and secular perspective, have relevant meaning.

They’re worth reading.

Malcolm Hopwood

A lesser-known Royal visit

By Connor Lysaght

Many readers may be aware of, and even remember the visits made to Ashburton by the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, the first being during their 195354 tour, and a short visit which they also made in 1981.

While these occasions were memorable for the many people who watched and greeted the Royal couple, these are of course not the only times that Ashburton has had the pleasure of hosting famous or important individuals.

On June 25, 1901, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, then-future king George V and Queen Mary, visited Ashburton as part of their eight-month global tour following the death of Queen Victoria.

The Duke and Duchess toured across the British Empire, which at the time included Gibraltar, Malta, Egypt, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Mauritius (now the Republic of Mauritius), South Africa, and Canada.

The Ashburton Guardian reported on the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York’s visit to Ashburton, during which a great crowd assembled to greet and cheer on the Duke and Duchess.

Let’s look at how Ashburton greeted the Royal family way back in 1901.

Royalty arrives in Ashburton

According to the Guardian, on the morning of June 25, 1901, people had been gathering in droves all around the railway station and post office several hours before the Duke and Duchess were due to arrive in Ashburton.

Bunting and flags were hung from the post office tower, the Borough Council offices, and many other buildings in town.

A collection of prominent townsfolk had congregated on the station platform, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to greet the Duke and Duchess and welcome them to Ashburton.

These people included Hugo Friedlander, the former mayor, as well as Mayor William Henry Collins, their wives, a number of borough councillors, and at least three reverends.

At ten past eleven that morning, the pilot train arrived which carried the Government guests, officials, and a portion of the Royal staff. Fifteen minutes later, the Royal train arrived at the Ashburton station. The mayor and his wife were immediately introduced to the Duke and Duchess by Lord Ranfurly, and then the mayor’s daughter, Nellie Collins, presented a bouquet to the Duchess. After this, the mayor read a short address:

“As loyal subjects of our most gracious King, we, the councillors and citizens of this town and district, most heartily welcome

your Royal Highness and Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cornwall and York, and we earnestly pray that Almighty God may ever guard your Royal Highnesses from all harm.”

Ashburtonians out in force

According to the Guardian, the crowd that had amassed in Ashburton that day totalled between four and five thousand people. Many of these were local schoolchildren, and while some of whom impressed the royal visitors by singing a verse of the national anthem, one child in particular caught the attention of the Duchess and the Countess of Ranfurly:

“One young child who was crying attracted the attention of the Countess of Ranfurly, and she endeavoured to console the little person, and the Duchess noticing the incident also stepped over and kindly used her efforts at pacification.”

Other efforts made by the people of Ashburton to impress the Royals included the assembly of a guard of honour, which was formed by the Ashburton Guards and the Ashburton Rifles, under Captains Dolman and Sparrow, and the Ashburton Mounted Rifles were also mustered in the adjoining street.

The Duke and Duchess only stayed at the station for about 15 minutes, after which, once the train was ready to carry on, they

stood on the platform of their carriage and waved at onlookers as they steamed off down the railway line to their next destination.

According to the Guardian, “the whole of the eastern side of the line almost to the bridge was occupied by onlookers, and as the train’s progress was made very slow all had a chance of seeing the Duke and Duchess who bowed their acknowledgements of the cheers that were given as they passed.”

Then and now

Nine years later, on May 6, 1910, George F. E. A., the Duke of Cornwall and York, became King George V of the United Kingdom and Dominions, and Emperor of India. His wife the Duchess, Mary of Teck, became Queen Mary and Empress of India.

Over a hundred years later, our world has become a very different place, and it can be mind-boggling – even alarming – to look back on the power structures that once existed, not to mention the justifications for them, and the modern remnants of colonialism and imperialism.

We have the Commonwealth instead of the British Empire, and surprisingly after having endured numerous minor and major shake-ups, including the abdication of Edward VIII, the Royal family is still standing.

However, its place in the world

is very different today when compared to what it was back in 1901.

Many Commonwealth countries have become republics, the newest of which having been Barbados last year.

With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of King Charles III, who knows how many more countries whose Head of State is the Sovereign will follow in Barbados’ footsteps?

Will Australia or New Zealand be next?

It’s an interesting thought.

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A photographic souvenir commemorating the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York in Ashburton, June 25, 1901. AM&HS Collection, photo reference 04.2005.0081d.

New Year Honours list

The New Zealand Order of Merit

DNZM

To be Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:

Ms Miranda Catherine Millais Harcourt, ONZM

For services to the screen industry and theatre

Professor Farah Rangikoepa Palmer, ONZM

For services to sport, particularly rugby

Dr Janice Claire Wright

For services to the State and the environment

KNZM

To be Knights Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit:

Dr Ashley Robin Bloomfield

For services to public health

Mr Markus Dunajtschik

For services to philanthropy

Gibbs, ONZM

For services to netball

Mr Trevor Horowaewae Maxwell, MNZM

For services to Māori and local government

Mr Paul Te Poa Karoro Reginald Morgan, QSO

For services to Māori and business

Mr Eric Gordon Murray, MNZM

For services to rowing

Emeritus Professor David Gerard Simmons

For services to tourism and tertiary education

Ms Kereyn Maree Smith, MNZM

For services to sports governance

Ms Lisa Tumahai

For services to Māori development

The Honourable Mititaiagimene Young

Vivian

For services to Niue

Mrs Kaa Kataraina Kathleen Williams, QSO

For services to Māori and education

Mr Tawhirimatea Te Auripo Rewita Williams, MNZM

For services to Māori and education

Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association

Dr Bruce Dudley Clarkson

For services to ecological restoration

Mr Grant Cleland

For services to disabled people

Mr Paul Daniel Coll

For services to squash

Professor Emerita Jennie Lynne Connor

For services to alcohol harm reduction

Mr John Terence Darby

For services to wildlife conservation and science

Mr Brian Patrick Donnelly

For services to social housing Deputy Commissioner Glenn Murray Dunbier

For services to the New Zealand Police and the community

Mr Nathan Edward Fa’avae

For services to adventure racing, outdoor education and the Pacific community

Mr David Rodney Fane

For services to the performing arts

Mr Grahame Boston Fong

For services to powerlifting

Dr Natalie Joan Gauld

For services to pharmacy and health Mrs Joanne Lisa Gibbs

For services to public health

Ms Cindy Leigh Johns

For services to people with learning

Mr Ian Keith MacEwan

For services to addiction services

Ms Beryl Te Haumihiata Mason

For services to Māori language

Mr Waihaere Joseph Mason, MNZM

For services to Māori and education

Professor Rangiānehu Matamua

For services to Māori astronomy

Ms Anita Jane Mazzoleni

For services to corporate governance

Mr Bernard Joseph McKone

For services to the pharmaceutical

Ms Janine Rania Morrell-Gunn

For services to children’s television

Mr Don Edward Mortensen

For services to the prevention of Ms Pānia Christine Papa

For services to Māori language education and broadcasting

Mr Khoa Dang (Mitchell) Pham

For services to the technology sector and New Zealand-Asia

Professor Edwina Pio

For services to ethnic communities

Ms Christine Anne Rogan

For services to alcohol harm

Ms Nicola Maree Smith-

For services to anaesthesiology

Dr Apisalome Sikaidoka

Talemaitoga

For services to health and the Pacific community

Ms Lisa-Jane Taouma

For services to Pacific arts and the screen industry

Mr Charles Richard Veitch

For services to wildlife conservation

Dr Kathleen

For services to drug harm reduction

Dr John Douglas Armstrong

For services to Māori health

Mr David Wallace Bain

For services to health and the community

Priscilla June Baken

To be Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit: Dr Hafsa Ahmed For services to ethnic communities and women Ms Wendy Allison

Dr Heather Anne Came-Friar For services to Māori, education and health

Mr Malcolm James Campbell For services to local government and the community

Mr Lloyd Russell Chapman

For services to the community and heritage rose preservation

Mr David Christopher Chapple

For services to the community and heritage preservation Mr Brian Raymond Coffey For services to people with disabilities Dr Gina Annette Cole For services to literature

Actress Miranda Catherine Millais Harcourt, ONZM, was made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the screen industry and theatre.

Leigh Helen Gibbs, ONZM, has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to netball.

Ashley Robin Bloomfield has been made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to public health.

Ms Catherine Mary Cornish

For services to the performing arts

Mrs Carlotta Brigid Dann

For services to addiction advocacy

Professor Christine Margaret Davies

For services to education

Ms Dale Winifred Farrar

For services to the State

Father Paulo Sagato Filoialii

For services to the Pacific community

Mr Bruce James Ford, JP

For services to the community

Ms Ruth Beatrice Gerzon

For services to community development and social justice

Mr Tony John Gray, JP

For services to education

Mr Albert Christopher Grinter

For services to education and Māori

Mr Phillip Ross Halse

For services to local government and the community

Mr Sefita ‘Alofi Hao’uli

For services to Tongan and Pacific communities

Ms Christina Angela Hape

For services to Māori and governance

Mrs Anna Maree Harrison

For services to netball and volleyball

Mr Ian Robert Archibald Hastie

For services to education

Mr Paul Leslie Hodge, JP

For services to the hospitality industry

Mr John Maxwell Inger

For services to education

Miss Dayle Olive Jackson

For services to education and sport

Ms Penelope Jane Jackson

For services to art crime research and visual arts

Mr Mohamed Abdi Jama

For services to the Muslim community

Mrs Tina Maria Jones

For services to suicide prevention and mental health

Ms Lakiloko Tepae Keakea

For services to Tuvaluan art

Ms Marilyn Rhonda Kohlhase

For services to Pacific arts and education

Ms Debra Joy Lampshire

For services to mental health

Dr Alana Marissa Lopesi

For services to the arts

Mr Stanislaw Manterys

For services to refugees and the Polish community

Dr Paul Allan Maunder

For services to the arts and the community

Mrs Felorini Ruta McKenzie

For services to Pacific education

Mr Richard Mark McNamara

For services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and emergency management

Senior Sergeant Clifford Gordon Metcalfe

For services to the New Zealand Police and Search and Rescue

Ms Betty-Anne Maryrose Monga

For services to music

Mrs Henriette Michel Nakhle, QSM

For services to the Lebanese community

Mrs Melony Robin O’Connor

For services to basketball

Mrs Jocelyn Jane O’Donnell

For services to business and community development

Mr Sullivan Luao Paea

For services to youth

Mr Corey Nathan Peters

For services to sit-skiing

Mr Nico Porteous

For services to snow sports

Mr Russell John Postlewaight

For services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Mrs Rita Keka Powick

For services to Māori, education and governance

Ms Shirleen Vinita Lata Prasad

For services to addiction services and the South Asian community

Mrs Helen Ngairie Rasmussen

For services to Māori and conservation

Ms Rosanna Marie Raymond

For services to Pacific art

Ms Bonnie Jane Robinson

For services to seniors and social services

Mr Christopher Stephen Rooney

For services to education

Mr Reweti Ratu Ropiha

For services to Māori health

Ms Zoi Katherine Sadowski-Synnott

Mrs Jennifer Robyn Shattock, QSM, JP

For services to local government and economic development

Ms Sarah (Sally) Margaret Shaw

For services to nursing

Dr Gregory Howard Sherley

For services to conservation

Dr Jane Elizabeth Skeen

For services to children with cancer

Mrs Cheryl Smith

For services to rugby

Ms Margaret Teresa Tai Rākena

For services to victims of sexual violence and the community

Mr John Maxwell Tait

For services to education and Māori

Dr Amama Bagem Thornley

For services to health

Mr Charles Beswick Wilkinson

For services to arts governance and the community

The Queen’s Service Order

QSO

To be Companions of the Queen’s Service Order:

Mr John Robert Dobson

For services to people with disabilities

Dr Caroline Ann McElnay

For services to public health

Mr Kura Te Rangi Moeahu

For services to Māori and the arts

Mr Hayden Paul Waretini Wano

For services to Māori health

QSM

Mrs Naomi Ruth Baker-Wenley

For services to opera

Mrs Margaret Anne Bourke

For services to the community

Mr Rodger Henry Brickland

For services to athletics

Mr Brendan Sean Butler

For services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Mr Geoffrey Denis Clews

For services to the arts and the community

Mr Maurice James Cowie

For services to Search and Rescue

Mr Trevor Michael Crosbie, JP

For services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Mrs Rosemary Jane Ensor

For services to the community

Mrs Kinaua Bauriri Ewels

For services to the Kiribati community

Mrs Lynore Ann Farry

For services to the community

Mr George Rafton Flavell

For services to Māori culture and heritage preservation

Mr Matthew Vincent Frost

For services to people with autism

Mr Galumalemana Fetaiaimauso Marion Galumalemana

For services to the Pacific community

Mr James William Gordon

For services to the community

Ms Hana Melania Halalele

For services to Pacific health

Mr Clyde Harris Hamilton

For services to the community and heritage preservation

Mrs Afife Skafi Harris

For services to migrant communities

Mrs Eileen Margaret Jean HarveyThawley

For services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community

Mr James Richard Strachan Higham

For services to rugby and education

Mrs Barbara Noeline Jeffries

For services to equestrian sport and war commemoration

Mrs Judith Ann Johnson, JP

For services as a Justice of the Peace

Mrs Teurukura Tia Kekena

For services to the Cook Islands and Pacific communities

Mrs Carol Anne Martin

For services to the community and netball

Mr Kevin James McComb

For services to cycling

Ms Agnes (Nancy) McCulloch

McShane

For services to women and pay equity

Mrs Karen Anne Morris

For services to the community

Mr Kenneth Michael Morris

For services to the community

Mr Nanai Pati Muaau

For services to Pacific health

Mr Euon Graham Murrell, JP

For services to the community

Reverend Woo Taek Nam

For services to the Korean community

Mr Lomia Kaipati Semaia Naniseni For services to the Tokelau community Mr James Allan Ngarewa, JP

For services to the community and education

Mr Gavin Russell Alan Nicol

For services to veterans Mrs Yong Rahn Park

For services to the Korean community Ms Linda Susan Rutland

For services to the community

Mr Ma’a Brian Sagala

For services to Pacific communities

Ms Mamaitaloa Sagapolutele

For services to education and the Pacific community

Mr Ian Rankin Smith, JP

For services to Civil Defence and the community

Mrs Patricia Isabel Smith

For services to the community Mr Donald Bruce Thomas

For services to the community and the legal profession

Mrs Muriel Patricia Tondi

For services to the Italian community and language education Mrs Mavis Emlen Tweedie For services to the community Mr Kevin Victor Watkins

For services to the community and New Zealand-China relations Ms Helen Whittaker

For services to art and the community Mr Robin Young

For services to the community

HONORARY

Mrs Tofilau Nina Kirifi-Alai

For services to education and the Pacific community

Tuifa’asisina Kasileta Maria Lafaele

For services to Pacific health Mrs Nemai Divuluki Vucago For services to Fijian and Pacific communities Mrs Kyo Jin Yun For services to the Korean community

Hamish Bryon Bond and Eric Gordon Murray have been made Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rowing.

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Canterbury call-ups

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Mid Canterbury’s standing as a breeding ground of talented young age-group cricketers has taken another huge surge forward recently, with a number of players selected for higher honours.

Devon Flannery’s season of good fortune continues, with selection into the Canterbury Under 19 side, which will compete at the New Zealand Cricket Under 19 men’s national tournament early in the new year.

Flannery has been in red-hot form so far this season, starring not only for the Ashburton College 1st XI where he frequently scored runs, including a double-hundred, but also the Tech Stags in the South Canterbury senior competitions, and also the Mid Canterbury Hawke Cup team.

An explosive, yet level-headed, opening bat with a decent bowling arm, Flannery’s selection is a nod to his form over recent seasons, and he’ll be out to help Canterbury regain the national title they won two years ago.

His selection wasn’t the only reason for

Mid Canterbury Cricket followers to smile however.

Three Mid Canterbury players will feature for the Canterbury Under 17 men’s

ton and Toby Robinson have all been given the nod to join the side, in what is a huge result for local cricket and the effort and work being put in to grow the game at the junior levels.

Their selection comes hot on the back of four local female players featuring in the national Gillette Venus Cup final, played last week, for the Christchurch Girls’ side.

side in their national tournament in the new year as well.

Lachie Jemmett, who made his Hawke Cup debut earlier this year, Jack Middle-

Alexis Arnold, Sacha Arnold, Freya Jemmett and Marlie Ross all played for the Christchurch side, but weren’t quite able to bring home national glory, losing to Epsom Girls’ Grammar in the final.

Matt

An explosive, yet level-headed, opening bat with a decent bowling arm, Flannery’s selection is a nod to his form over recent seasons

Devon Flannery’s good form across a number of competitions so

this season has seen him called into the Canterbury Under 19 Men’s team for the national tournament early in the New Year.

International flavour in Cotula Cup

At the completion of Tuesday’s first day Bester, Davies, Hopkins and Quinn had their noses in front with four out of five wins for the day, but a further four teams were also sitting pretty with the same results.

There was a strong international flavour on the greens of the Ashburton Bowling Club this week when the annual Cotula Cup Holiday Classic was held.

The once-a-year tournament, which draws teams from all over Canterbury for two days of play saw Canadian international lawn bowler Ryan Bester stepping out in Mid Canterbury for the first time – and, for the first day at least, wearing the Allenton Bowling Club shirt.

Noted more on this side of the world for his involvement in the Bowls Premier League in Australia, but a frequent face here in other tournaments and events across Australasia, Bester is a Commonwealth Games silver medallist on two occasions, and also has a bronze medal from the Games as well.

He teamed up with former Mid Canterbury local Rachel Davies, who stepped back out in her old club’s colours for the tournament, and locals Dan Hopkins and Mike Quinn, and the quartet

NZR ‘between a rock and a hard place’

RNZ

New Zealand Rugby must tread carefully in deciding whether to keep All Blacks boss Ian Foster after the World Cup, said excoach Steve Hansen.

Foster’s contract runs until after the World Cup in France, and while the 57-year-old could apply to stay in the job, a poor run of form earlier this year has made Crusaders coach Scott Robertson the favourite to take over.

Hansen said NZR are caught between a rock and a hard place, knowing that they could lose their preferred candidate if they wait too long, but may also alienate Foster by announcing a decision before the end of his contract.

“If you’re going to name a new coach before the World Cup’s over, then you’ve got people looking at who is the boss and looking at two different people. That is a possible derailer and you don’t want that,” he said.

“They need to sit down and then, if they do make a decision to do it, they would have to put some boundaries around what the incumbent coach could and couldn’t do.

“Basically I think he should be told, then leave it at that until such time as the World Cup is over and then announce it.”

Hansen, who led the All Blacks to World Cup glory in 2015, said naming a successor to Foster while he is trying to guide the team to the title in France would create problems.

“You don’t want someone distracting, because he’s ... all excited and starts having conversations that aren’t necessary until after the World Cup,” he said.

“The ironic thing is that if they win the World Cup, what do they do with Ian Foster if they’ve already appointed someone?

“So they’re in between a rock and a hard place.”

Wins in the pairs on Wednesday morning put the side in control, and a draw and win in the triples and singles had them in the box seat needing just a win from their final fours game on Wednesday afternoon, which they achieved to take out the title.

In an all-Allenton affair, Graeme Bishop led his team to second placing with eight wins.

He was joined on the green by Rosemary Bennett, Graeme Clarke and Rodney Greaney, while the Ashburton MSA team of Tony Inwood, Gus Hurrell, Russell Ward and Wayne McCarthy were third with six wins.

It’s a busy time on the bowling greens, with a handful of local players heading away next week to play in the Bowls New Zealand national singles and pairs in Auckland.

Locally many will be heading to Temuka for the annual two-day Jolly Potter tournament, and the Allenton Women’s Fives will also be held on their green next week also.

Djokovic back for Aussie Open

RNZ

Novak Djokovic has been welcomed back into Australia, almost a year after he was deported over his Covid vaccine status.

Officials have confirmed the 21-time Grand Slam champion, 35, had landed in the country for January’s Australian Open.

Serb Djokovic, a nine-time Australian Open winner, had an automatic threeyear visa ban overturned in November.

“I think that he is going to be again the player to beat,” said Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley.

Last January, when Djokovic arrived in Australia for the 2022 tournament, Covid cases were skyrocketing and government rules required anyone entering the country to be vaccinated – unless they had a valid medication exemption.

Djokovic, who was detained by the Australian Border Force on entering the country and forced to stay at an immigration hotel, claimed he had obtained a medical exemption to defend his title without being vaccinated because he had recently recovered from Covid-19.

However, after 10 days of legal argument, the government ruled he did not meet the requirements for entry, so his visa was cancelled and he was automatically not allowed to return to Australia until 2025.

Djokovic, the world number five, said in November he was relieved to be able to return to Melbourne.

“[The] Australian Open has been my most successful Grand Slam,” he added. “Of course, I want to go back there, I want to play tennis, do what I do best, hopefully have a great Australian summer.”

Djokovic is one Grand Slam behind Rafael Nadal’s record of 22, and will play in the Adelaide International, beginning Sunday.

emerged victorious in a tight finish which saw them finish with eight wins and a draw just ahead of the next placed team, who

picked up eight wins.

The Cotula Cup sees players taking on a myriad of formats, with each team playing in a game

of fours, singles and triples and then 2-4-2 pairs, teams play 10 games of bowls across the two days of play.

This year’s Cotula Cup Holiday Classic winners, Mike Quinn (left), Dan Hopkins, Rachel Davies and Ryan Bester.

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Steve Hansen was one of the All Blacks’ most successful coaches.

Currie’s last-minute decision pays supreme dividends

The text message came across the desk on a Thursday afternoon. I didn’t believe it.

Braden Currie has made a last-minute decision to return to the Coast to Coast and is on his way to Hokitika now to get everything in order to make it to the starting line on Saturday morning.

Couple of blinks and a shake of the head, and it was soon very real.

An internationally-renowned athlete, known for taking on some of the toughest ironman and multisport challenges in the world, going back to where it all started for him – the annual Coast to Coast.

No real training for it.

He hadn’t been up Goat Pass for a very long time and his kayak, well – it was still sitting damaged in his garage from the last time he took on the race before the world came calling.

It actually didn’t seem fair.

People from all across our district had been training and planning their Coast to Coast challenge for months – and here’s a guy who less than 48 hours from the race starting has decided to make a late entry and see how he goes.

As another sporting year comes to an end there’s plenty to reflect on. From victories at club level right through to international and national success Mid Canterbury has again produced the goods. Matt Markham works through 10 of his favourite story subjects in no particular order from 2022.

Well, he didn’t just go. He went.

Footage of Currie as he stepped up to the start line and took off could have been footage from years gone by when he dominated the Southern Alps.

He leaped up Goat Pass like a gazelle, just as he used to, and then transitioned onto the bike and away he went.

Nine hours and 45 minutes later he was at the finish line, having won his fourth edition of the race.

It was his first since 2015 – a performance which really kickstarted his multisport career and led him to become one of the most respected ironman racers

in the world at the moment.

A few comments came across my desk before and after the race, at how it wasn’t fair Currie could just rock up and take his place, and perhaps there’s some truth to that in some ways.

But the far-reaching impacts of his appearance will be felt in years to come.

The Coast to Coast is already an iconic multisport race, but through Currie’s victory it reached a whole new level, and stretched some athletes to suggest they’d be keen on coming over and taking on the challenge at some point in the future.

You can’t buy that sort of publicity and promotion.

The Tech Stags roaring to Tweedy Cup success

Abandoning all that they knew in 2020, the Tech Stags broke away from tradition and tried something new.

Two years later, their plan to test themselves against the best from down the road in South Canterbury came to fruition when they claimed their first Tweedy Cup – the pinnacle of South Canterbury senior cricket.

With dwindling numbers and a non-existent senior cricket competition on their own back doorstep, the decision came off the back of a few years playing in the Canterbury Country competition where they were very successful.

But they found that competition not up to the standard of cricket they wanted, and so set about building a short-term plan in South Canterbury to lift the club back to champion status, in a competition that has proven to be very strong at the top end.

Winning was always the goal.

But being able to provide a platform for local young cricketers who didn’t rush away to university but instead stayed in Mid Canterbury was a part of it too.

And that’s seen them help some of Mid Canterbury’s star

The Stags were built with a

And

A two-year-long rivalry with the competition’s heavyweights, Pleasant Point, created some intriguing match-ups during the year.

The Stags were able to beat them for the first time during the normal season, and then eked out a six-wicket win on Timaru’s Aorangi Oval to grab their maiden title.

What was most pleasing about their story, though, is that when faced with nothing locally to play in, there was still the foresight and drive to make sure that cricket could be played.

If they’d disappeared into the abyss like many other clubs, cricket in Mid Canterbury would be on its last legs at a senior level.

But Tech’s contribution to keeping things going, along with their fellow Mid Canterbury side Allenton, has ensured there’s still pathways and still opportunities for homegrown talent to achieve higher honours without having to play for a team, or club that doesn’t sit within the Mid Canterbury boundaries.

Tweedy Cup success was a special moment in the Mid Canterbury sporting year for sure.

But what comes in the future is almost just as exciting.

younger players transition from schoolboy cricket to playing with the big boys, and in turn led to them gaining selection into Mid Canterbury teams as well.

core group of experienced heads. Names, like Jason Morrison, Bevan Ravenscroft, Richard Print and Des Kruger, the nucleus of the team were there and the rest all came together with them.

over the 2021-2022 season they reached their mountain top. A great season unfolded for the Stags from the outset. They looked the dominant force, and played like it too.

The Tech Stags after winning South Canterbury Cricket’s Tweedy Cup.

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Braden Currie celebrates winning his fourth Coast to Coast longest day title.

More in store for Cup winner

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wins at the start of the year, and Manson was delighted that his gelding is back on track after his ninth-placed first-up run at Timaru last month.

“Timaru was a disaster, he got caught up in an electric fence the night before, it poured with rain, and I think the tape hit him and he has been looking at it since,” Manson said.

The win was his fifth from just seven starts for trainer and part-owner Greg Manson, and the Lincoln horseman believes the four-year-old is only going to get better.

Franco Marek was quietly away from his unruly position behind the 10m tape, and settled off the pace behind Folklore for driver John Morrison.

The son of A Rocknroll Dance enjoyed an economical trip and wasn’t called upon by Morrison until turning for home, where he was able to reel in his opposition from out wide and pipped Katherine at the post to win by a head.

“He went well, he is pretty fast with a sit,” Manson said.

“That was the plan, just to take a sit. He has got a very fast last quarter in him, so it doesn’t really matter how hard they go.”

It was Franco Marek’s first victory since posting four successive

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“He isn’t going away with the speed he can at the moment. On the unruly is not ideal when the tape lands at your feet.

“He is getting more professional every day and the good thing about him today is that he went away, he didn’t bobble, but he just didn’t go away fast.”

While Manson said Franco Marek is still a work in progress, he has been delighted with his progress and believes his patience is paying off with the gelding.

“He is still just a boy, but he is a smart horse,” Manson said.

“We have been patient with him and tried to give him time to mature. He has got a wee way to go, but he knows what it is about.”

Manson is eyeing the Country Cups Final with Franco Marek and will seek advice before picking a path towards the rich feature.

John Morrison gets Franco Marek up to edge Katherine in the shadow of the post in the Motukarara Christmas Cup on Thursday.

Franco Marek’s victory with Morrison in the sulky was just one of a number of highlights for Mid Cantabrians during the unbelievably hot day at The Mot.

He was one of two wins on the day for Morrison, who also saluted on maiden pacer Melton

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Not to be outdone, Gerard O’Reilly also bagged himself a driving double, saluting with Kiwi Colt in the first race of the day and then with Matua Tana in the day’s feature trot.

Michael Heenan produced evergreen trotter Boyz Invasion to

get a long-priced victory late in the day, continuing his great career.

He’s now saluted the judge in 10 races for Heenan, who races the now eight-year-old with his wife, Diane and also Andy Gorman – a long-time supporter of the stable.

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SPORTS QUIZ

1. In 2008, Ashburton College Red scored a good win over Timaru Boys’ High. Who scored 106?

a) Ryan Fahey

b) Robert Batt

c) Tainui Kuru

2. That was also the first year of the local T20 comp; who won it?

a) Collegiate b) Tech Sharks c) Lauriston

3. Mid Canterbury beat Buller in a Hawke Cup match that year. Who took a five-fer in Buller’s second innings of 107?

a) Garth Jemmett b) Wayne McDowell c) Dylan Stoddart

4. Who top-scored for Mid Canterbury in the match with 37?

a) Jason Overend b) Robert Madden c) Lyall Jemmett

5. The Black Caps thumped Bangladesh back then, as you would expect. How many runs did opener Craig Cumming score in the first test?

a) 5 b) 54 c) 268

6. It was tougher later in the year against Australia; in Adelaide the Aussies won easily. Brendon McCullum scored 114 runs in the match; how many did Chris Martin score?

a) 0 b) 1 c) 19

7. A test against the Windies was drawn that year due to bad weather, but not before one of the visitors fashioned a fine century. Who?

a) Chris Gayle

b) Shivnarine Chanderpaul c) Jerome Taylor

8. One NZ bowler gave up over a century for no wickets; who?

a) Kyle Mills b) Daniel Vettori c) Mark Gillespie

1. c) Tainui Kuru, 2. b) Tech Sharks, 3. b) Wayne McDowell, 4. c) Lyall Jemmett, 5. a) 5, 6. a) 0, 7. c) Jerome Taylor, 8. c) Mark Gillespie.

Answers:

The last word

We already know that beginning as early as tomorrow there’ll be motoring activity around our district.

Today, on the eve of a whole new year, many of us will reflect upon the year which is about to end.

And no doubt for many, if not most or all of us, those reflections will begin by wondering where on earth 2022 has gone. Wherever it went, it’s gone there quickly.

At about or the same speed or faster than the incredible wind-powered world land speed record set by Team New Zealand.

Here at Guardian Motoring we can reflect on a great year, during which, thanks to the support of readers, advertisers, car companies, motor dealers and enthusiasts we’ve been able to enjoy providing motoring news.

And we’ve had fun doing so.

We’re very grateful for that.

Roger has test driven a diverse range of great vehicles, this writer has enjoyed sharing personal and historical stories, and without our media producer Steve, sometimes assisted by Donald, none of our words would appear in print.

But reflecting isn’t limited to looking back, and we can also reflect upon what’s ahead.

And thinking of our district we can’t help reflecting on the many wonderful and interesting places to visit right here on our doorstep

Enjoy them if you can.

Reflections

Of course every day we use another form of reflection.

Mirrors.

Maybe in our homes or in our cars.

Upon reflection, renowned collector of fascinating titbits and reader Aine Whiting found a delightful motoring story to conclude this final column for the year.

In the inaugural Indianapolis 500 race in 1911, all but one of the entrants carried an observer, whose role was to warn the driver about others cars approaching from behind – a normal arrangement in races at the time.

Upon reflection, racing driver Ray Harroun took the outrageously risky decision to drive alone.

He raced his self-designed, six-cylinder Marmon Wasp, which was named for its distinctively sharp-pointed, wasp-like tail.

Ray experimented with a 20x7cm mirror attached to the dashboard, believed to be the first ever recorded use of a rearview mirror.

In a car which was one person lighter and more aerodynamic, Ray won the race.

After the race he resumed his retirement and never raced again, but he always had something to reflect and look back on.

Drivin’ on a prayer

Tomorrow the Vintage Car Club will hold its annual New Year’s Day Run. Stuart and Anne Hart are planning to take part and rumour has it they and other entrants may reflect upon this psalm: The vintage is my car, I shall not want another, It maketh me to lie down in wet places, It soileth my soul, It leadeth me into the paths of ridicule,

For its name sake, It prepareth a breakdown for me In the presence of others, Yea thou I run through the valley I may be towed up the hill, I fear great evil when it is with me, Its rods and its engine sometimes discomfort me, It annointeth my face with oil, Its tank runneth over, But surely to goodness if this thing follows me all the days of my life, I shall dwell in the house of enjoyment forever.

We understand you may be wondering who this interesting and intriguing little character is, and more to the point what his connection with motoring is.

We’ll tell you in the New Year.

Inaugural Indy 500 winner Ray Harroun in the Marmon Wasp.

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Above – Sandra Keith was crowned Mid Canterbury Sportsperson of the Year at the annual Mid Canterbury Sports Awards at the Hotel Ashburton.

Left – Josh Mitchell claimed his third Ashburton Street Sprints title, breaking his own race record in the process.

Below – The Bassett siblings, Mat and Caitlin showed their form on the mats by winning the Ashburton leg of the New Zealand Mixed Pairs.

Left – Celtic were the early movers and shakers in Mid Canterbury Netball’s premier competition claiming first round glory.

Below left – The Mid Canterbury United football season took full shape with Saturday morning and afternoon time slots seeing plenty of football played locally.

– Olympian, Emma Dyke announced she was taking a step away from competitive rowing.

Above – They came from all around and it was the visitors who walked away with the spoils at the annual Methven Squash Open

Left – With the combined country competition out of the way, Mid Canterbury’s senior rugby sides turned their attention toward the Watters Cup

Right – Local boxer, Lucan Taylor-Walsh showed his prowess in the boxing ring by walking away from the annual Golden Gloves with success next to his name

Mid Canterbury Rugby boss, Tanya Dearns was kept busy working through all the positives to come out of the confirmed deal between NZ Rugby and Silver Lake.

An all family affair unfolded at Addington when Lawrence McCormick combined with his Dad, David to win with their smart trotter, Maui.

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The sort of type one will meet head-on (4)

What verse does is produce a body-picture (4)

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Coat of gloss I left to gasp for breath (4)

A rendering off the cuff I'm making provision for at entry (13)

It will take us back to church of that sort (4)

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Security for one's appearance with one less alibi to arrange (4)

Was sensible of its being material, but not woven (4)

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Private retreat will finish up with its tail in front (3)

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): It is not always obvious that you have the freedom to activate the energy and emotion through which you experience life. It takes practice to cultivate the mindset you desire. Be patient with yourself.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Nobody needs to point out to you what is rare and wonderful. Beauty comes in many forms to you today, and you are open to recognising it in whatever form it takes.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Today there is no one philosophy or method that will bring you success and happiness. However, there are people who make you feel positive about being a member of the human family. Following them won't hurt.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): It's a good sign if you ask for what you want, and several people rush to give it to you. Either you're on a lucky path, or you're reaping rewards of past action. Chances are you've earned it, so make the most of it.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): A new interest piques your curiosity. It's not obvious whether the endeavour will provide lasting attraction. This is a slow burn. Fan that tiny spark; it won't catch fire unless you do.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): The excitement of trying new things brings a cheerful mood. How much you like matters very little. When you're experiencing something for the first time, your senses awaken and all of life becomes vivid.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): An adventurer at heart, you've taken an uncommon path. Now that path will intersect with the conventional route. This is a chance to rejoin a group, report on your findings and enjoy safety in numbers for a while.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Imagination is a superpower. You will use it to create optimistic pictures in your mind. You really will feel your freedom to choose, at any given moment, the palette of your emotional sky.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Quirky things will make you happy. Also, the usual traditional things make you experience your happiness in quirky ways. Your senses tingle and your creativity whirrs like a magical engine.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): It is your pleasure, and indeed an automatic response, to offer your grace, courtesy and attentiveness to the proceedings. Without even trying you will call in higher energies to your surroundings.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): As relationships evolve, you'll trust their direction and surrender to the flow. Interesting new dynamics form. The overall effect will be comfortable, interesting, pleasing and beautiful.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Someone who seems in control could be more lost than one who asks for help. But you're too keen and observant to be fooled. You'll lend a hand to those who need more assistance than they are comfortable asking for.

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Storage Notice - No Contact

Attention of Mal Morunga and Teakatai Pokipoki, of Ashburton

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the above named persons is asked to bring this notice to their attention Please urgently make contact with the above company

Please phone 03 3070 401 or 021 554 570 or email office@rainbowstorage.co.nz

If no contact is made, goods will be deemed as abandoned and will be sold at Auction to recover debt. As per the Storage Agreement This a a 7 day notice from published date

Yours faithfully Rainbow Storage Management Ph 03 3070 401

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HIRE

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A ridge of high pressure remains over Aotearoa New Zealand through until Monday, although an easterly flow brings unsettled weather to eastern regions of the North Island. A low approaches from the north later Monday and Tuesday, turning the flow northeasterly and strengthening it over the upper North Island.

MOTORING

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DEATHS

HAYMAN, William Donald (Donald) –

On December 21, 2022, peacefully at Lister Home, Waimate, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Lorna for 65 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Grant and Robynne (Waimate), and Barry and Beth (Ashburton). Adored and loved Pop of Lilee and Steve, Matt and Abbey, and Esther and Kyle. Loving great-Pop of Kobe, Isla, and Meadow; Elliot; and Alby, and Zaylen. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Ian and Margaret, the late Annette and Arthur Bell, and the late Cynthia Tobin. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. “Now at Rest” Messages to the Hayman family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family interment for Don will be held at the Waimate Lawn Cemetery. A Memorial service for family and friends will be held at the Gunns Bush Camp, 36 Gunns Bush Road, Hunter, Waimate, on WEDNESDAY, January 4, commencing at 2pm.

DEATHS

LANGLEY, Denis Roland –On December 26, 2022 passed peacefully at the Merivale Retirement Village with Valmai his soulmate and wife of 64 years by his side, aged 87 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Timothy and Janet, Simon and AnneMarie, Jane and Andrew, David, Sara and Paul, Andrew and Barbara, Emma and Luan. Treasured Grandad of Chloe, Jeremy, Joseph, Isaac, Max, Adam, Michael, Casey, Tom, Maddison, Callum, Luke, Tessa, Hannah, Mitchell, Austin, Grace, and Luca and adored Great-Grandad of Georgia. A special thanks and heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the Merivale Retirement Village. Messages may be addressed to the Langley family, 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A Requiem Mass for Denis will be Celebrated at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch on THURSDAY, January 5, 2023 at 10.30am followed by a private interment at the Rakaia Cemetery.

DEATHS

KNIGHT, Donna Lee –Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on Friday, December 30, 2022 surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of George, cherished mum of Jason and Vanessa, and Charlene, and special grandmother of Eli. Messages to: The Knight family, c/- PO Box 6035, Ashburton 7742. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ in memory of Donna would be appreciated, and can be made at the service. A memorial service to celebrate Donna’s life will be held at The Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on THURSDAY, January 5, 2023 commencing at 1.30pm.

On

years.

IN MEMORIAM

SMITH, Michael Barrie (Mike) –Passed away 1 January 2022. A year has passed, always remembered, always in our hearts. Miss you Dad. Love Craig, Vicki, Gail and families.

DEATHS

McKAY, Isabel Daphne Joan (Joan) –

Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Margaret and John Collins. Dearly loved aunt and greataunt of Robyn and Gary McNicholl, the late Angie, Nicky and Mark Robinson and John and Nicola Collins and their families.

Dearly loved and loving wife of the late Angus. Loved and loving mother and mother-inlaw of Angus, and John and Stephanie. Loved Grandmama of Philip and Gabrielle, Dean and Ellen, and Craig, and greatGrandmama of Mahe, Asher, and Summer. Messages to the McKay family, PO Box 673, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Cnr South Belt and Jackson Street, Methven on THURSDAY, January 5, 2023, commencing at 11am, followed by cremation.

Saturday

Mountain weather hazards: None issued.

Cloudy periods. Isolated afternoon and evening showers.

Wind at 1000m: Light.

Wind at 2000m: Light.

Freezing level: Above 3000m.

Sunday

Mountain weather hazards: None issued.

Partly cloudy.

Wind at 1000m: Light.

Wind at 2000m: Light.

Freezing level: Above 3000m.

5:14am 5:47pm

1:08am 1:38pm 7:23am 7:46pm

5:24am 6:00pm 12:28pm 6:09am 6:40pm

12:27pm 6:14am 6:42pm

12:55am 1:22pm 7:12am 7:34pm

12:12am 12:44pm 6:25am 6:56pm 12:52am 1:22pm 7:07am 7:30pm

5:51am 9:21pm 5:52am 9:21pm 5:53am 9:21pm

2:43pm 1:42am 3:52pm 2:02am 5:01pm 2:24am

McKAY, Isabel Daphne Joan (Joan) –

December 28, 2022, in the loving care of Terrace View Retirement Village, surrounded by her loving family, aged 92

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