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SHOP smart SHOP loca Stay healthy, shop locally, survive Malcolm Hopwood When Blair Watson first joined ElectraServe, he was the sole sparky in a staff of five. He spent the first three years on the roof or under the floorboards.

Now, just over 25 years later, he’s managing director and part owner of the electrical firm which employs 45.

ElectraServe services the Mid Canterbury community with clients extending from Wanaka to Blenheim.

“Our focus is between the rivers, but clients are scattered around the South Island,” Watson said.

“They’re local people who have holiday homes or baches elsewhere or previously lived in Ashburton and have taken ElectraServe with them.”

Watson is grateful to their loyalty as he is to decades of people who’ve supported Smith & Church initially and then its two divisions – retail and electrical – created 27 years ago.

Now ElectraServe “does everything electrical” from farm irrigation and powering and maintaining dairy sheds to wiring a new house or business or rewiring an older dwelling.

“We’re pretty vital in the community. I regard our on-call service as second to none in Mid Canterbury with 12 staff working on a shared roster,” Watson said.

ElectraServe is finding more people wanting to have automation and multi-room sound systems installed.

“With high end automation, you can run your house from your phone,” Watson explains.

“This comes in handy when you can control your lakeside holiday home from Ashburton.”

With such a local identity, ElectraServe’s business relies on Mid Canterbury clients.

“They’re hugely important,” he said. “Our whole business is built on serving the community

From being the lone electrician, Blair Watson now commands a staff of 45 at ElectraServe. from our staff to clients to businesses.”

“We’d be nothing without them.”

Watson admits Ashburton wouldn’t be such a thriving place without a strong shop local focus. He’s aware of increased parochial pride since Covid and the CBD development. The Guardian’s campaign has been a touchstone for this.

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Our whole business is built on serving the community from our staff to clients to businesses. We’d be nothing without them.

invest and purchase within Mid Canterbury,” he said.

“All our vehicles are bought and serviced locally, and we use local subcontractors.”

His local commitment also extends to sponsorship. He lists

hockey, football, basketball, the Ashburton Rifle Club shooting range, golf and swimming as sports he’s supporting.

Watson has also taken the lead in keeping Ashburton safe from Covid. Most of his office

staff work from home with a small number based at Moore Street to meet customers.

Wife, Allanah, is the scheduler who matches the right tradesperson with the right client and gets them there on time.

They are despatched from home and then return home to complete the paperwork afterwards.

It’s important for Blair Watson to not just shop locally, but stay healthy locally and survive.

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David McIntosh, Donna Harkness and Bryan Pitt in front of their new van.

DAM, they’re good at lots Lili Haydon Donna Harkness and Nigel Brough opened up DAM Doors and More Limited in 2017, when they saw a gap in the market in Ashburton.

The couple started their mobile business as locksmithing, key cutting, installing and repairing doors and windows as well as erecting and repairing fences and gates.

“We provide locksmiths, key

systems and provide a call-out service because people lock themselves out.”

And quite regularly, according to the team.

The team of four includes Ashburton born and bred David McIntosh and Bryan Pitt, who have all been friends with their boss Brough for the past 30 years.

When McIntosh came on board last July, the operation expanded by adding a fire division to the long list of services they provide.

This includes fire extinguishers and servicing, brackets, cabinets, signage, onsite fire training and emergency oper-

ations.

The team are masters of all trades with “collective experiences”.

The team have a wide array of skill sets as they have all done different things and had their fingers in different pies, Brough explained.

Being his own boss Brough makes his own rules and according to Pitt he’s a pretty good boss at that.

“Every day you get to work with your mates, even though Nigel has no mates,” Pitt chuckled.

The team of locals all agree as you get older you realise everything you need is on your

own doorstep in Mid Canterbury. That’s why shopping locally is important to them, to keep locals in business much like themselves.

Throughout Covid the team were able to work as an essential service.

“It slowed us down, but we couldn’t do much about that,” Brough said.

And there is only one work policy and that’s, “we don’t work with grumpy people,” Brough said.

Luckily for the team all of their customers have been great to work with. From local residents to Mid Canterbury corporate companies.

The team work with the likes of RuralCo, Rylock Ashburton and Shearmac Aluminium & Joinery Methven.

Although they are locals, the team will travel for jobs if need be. They have done jobs as far south as Twizel, but haven’t got to the West Coast yet, but that might be on the cards, according to Pitt.

However, most of their projects are residential jobs from the Rangitata River to the Rakaia huts.

So next time you need a new door or even if you need your current door unlocked, make sure you give the guys at DAM doors a call.

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Tongan family escapes tsunami by climbing onto roof Malcolm Hopwood

For five days following Tonga’s volcanic disruption and tsunami in January, Ana Taufa from Ashburton didn’t hear from her family.

Her brother Frank and his family lived on the foreshore and she didn’t know whether they’d survived the flooding that devastated part of Nuku’alofa, the capital city, and the island.

“I was worried. I didn’t know if they’d escaped and were alive,” she said. “Then I received their call. I was so relieved. I heard my mum’s voice.”

It was only then she learned about their miraculous escape.

They knew the tsunami was on its way and the extended family of Frank, his wife and four children, sister Vika and parents, tried to flee in two cars.

But the road was congested, blocked by vehicles and they couldn’t move. As night approached, they escaped and climbed on top of a neighbour’s house as the water washed over the foreshore and into Nuku’alofa.

“They were very afraid. They cuddled together and waited for hours until the army rescued them after midnight,” Taufa said.

The family was evacuated, firstly to an uncle’s home and then inland to where their parents live. Frank’s house was destroyed and the nine family members now live in crowded conditions with their parents

Ana Taufa, her daughter Natalie, 7, and son Peni, 9, start to sort out donations at the Hampstead Rugby Club. until sometime in the future they can rebuild on the site.

“They’re getting no financial help, but a relief agency is providing food,” Taufa said.

“I’d love to get home and help but I can’t because of Covid.”

Instead Taufa and Ashburton’s Tongan community are planning to send a container with goods to support affected families in Nuku’aofa on the main island of Tongatapu and other islands.

To fill the container they need

clean bedding, non-perishable food, clothing, bottled water, medical kits and personal hygiene items.

They’re also seeking financial help as the container costs $6500.

Mid Canterbury are asked to drop off donations to the Ashburton Baptist Preschool at 10 Eton Street, Hampstead, from 9am3pm where Ana Taufa teaches or the Hampstead Rugby Club at 44 Bridge Street at the weekend.

Ashburton College rebuild a step closer Malcolm Hopwood

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The first stage of Ashburton College’s new school has finally begun.

Ashburton College made application to Ashburton District Council last week for resource consent to build a new 32 classroom block on a site being cleared for development.

The new complex, currently called Block 1, will be built on the former swimming pool and Phoenix Pre-school sites and the adjacent horticultural block.

It will contain Te Whare Manaaki, the college’s special needs unit, eight science labs, seven maths classrooms, two art rooms and a drama space.

The Ministry of Education has approved $60 million for the new school and, while Block 1 has yet to be priced, principal, Ross Preece, says it “will comprise a major part of the cost”.

The go-ahead for the block to proceed follows an agreement reached between the Ministry of Education and Ashburton College about its size, appearance and scope.

“We’re satisfied it will meet our brief requiring an indoor/outdoor flow, have flexibility within its spaces and include useable corridors,” Preece said. “A priority has been great lighting, ventilation, heating and acoustics.

“A central control unit will provide heating in winter and cooling in summer.”

He said the block will be state-of-the-art and contain the flexibility needed for sub-

Ashburton College principal Ross Preece

jects to be taught alongside each other. For example, if a project involves maths and science there can be collaborative teaching of both those subjects.

Preece anticipates the resource consent will take two months to approve and, following a tender process, construction should start during the second half of this year.

“We’re hoping it will be completed in time for the start of the 2024 school year,” he said.

“The Block 1 site is partially cleared and will be shovel ready by the time the work begins.”

Stage two of the new school will begin once Block 1 is completed. When students

vacate their existing classrooms and move into Block 1, their former classrooms will be demolished to make way for Block 2.

“Details of Block 2 have yet to be confirmed, but we know it will house the new library and English department,” Preece said.

He explained that development beyond the two blocks will depend on the level of funding.

“After three years of planning I’m pleased work will finally begin this year,” he said.

“I’ve come to realise the ministry is noted for the thoroughness of its build rather than its speed.”

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Staff shortage puts pressure on hospital Jonathan Leask Staffing shortages are already putting the pressure on at Ashburton Hospital while the threat of an omicron outbreak in the region looms large.

The Canterbury DHB has confirmed that the current number of nursing vacancies in Ashburton is 10.6 full time equivalent positions which is putting pressure on the DHB’s acute and inpatient nursing workforce in Ashburton.

CDHB general manager rural health services, Berni Marra, said

they were reshuffling staff and reviewing services to cope with the shortage.

“To minimise disruption to our Ashburton-based services, we are making full use of our talented Ashburton team, with nursing staff from various outpatient, community, day surgical and education work forces being redeployed to assist the areas currently under pressure.

“We’re also reviewing outpatient clinic and community care bookings for the next six weeks, with urgent and acute care, eg. emergency and palliative, being prioritised.

Where people may notice a difference is in the way other services are delivered in Ashburton Mara said.

“While our district nursing ser-

vice continues, more clinics will be taking place virtually via telehealth for example.

“Our colleagues across the DHB are also supporting our community and our services, as we work through an active recruitment programme including talent sourcing from overseas, multi-channel advertising across all job boards, targeted campaigns, recruitment open days and attendance at Career Expos.

“While we work to overcome this short-term challenge, our community can be confident that they will continue to receive quality care from our Ashburton teams, when and where they need it.”

Acute and inpatient services will continue to be available she said and people should continue

to access the care they need when they need it.

“This includes making their GP their first port of call – they can tell you what to do and where to go if you need to be seen urgently.

“After hours, people can call Healthline for general health advice on 0800 611 116 anytime,” Mara said.

If you or someone you know needs mental wellbeing support or advice: Call or text 1737 to speak with a trained counsellor.

This service is free of charge and is available day and night.

Jonathan Leask is the Ashburton Guardian’s new local democracy reporter (LDR).

Leask, who will oversee LDR reporting in Mid Canterbury and the Selwyn District, is one of 16 reporters nationally in the programme The LDR programme is managed by Radio New Zealand, with the support of the News Publishers’ Association and New Zealand On Air. Leask brings much experience to the role and a true local feel. Having attended Mount Hutt College, Leask worked at the Guardian newsroom from 2009 to 2015 when he filled the role of sports reporter and web editor.

He then joined the Northern Outlook in the Press communities’ team at Stuff before returning into the Guardian family in 2018 when he was appointed the Selwyn App reporter. In 2020, he returned to the Guardian as the deputy editor.

Leask said he was excited to take up the role.

“I’m looking forward to immersing myself into the realm of governance and holding the decision makers to account.”

15.76% pay hike for next council Current councillors uneasy about pay rise Jonathan Leask The newly elected Ashburton District councillors later this year will walk into a pay rise.

The Remuneration Authority, which dictates the elected councillors’ salaries, is proposing to increase the remuneration pool from $383,524 to $450,195 to be distributed to Ashburton District councillors following the elections in October.

The pool doesn’t apply to the mayor and the Methven Community Board members.

Currently the deputy mayor’s salary is $58,365 and the other eight councillors receive $40,645.

The pool increase would boost an Ashburton District councillor’s salary to around $47,000.

Some councillors spoke of being uneasy about a pay increase,

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown

Councillor John Falloon

Councillor Carolyn Cameron

which is outside their control, during what is tough economic times.

“I just find a 15.76 per cent increase a little bit unjustifiable in my own mind,” councillor John Falloon said.

“Basically, we only have inflation up to December at 5.19 per

cent, but admittedly this does go back for three years so there may be some justification there, but to me I feel a little bit uneasy about a 15.76 per cent increase.

Councillor Carolyn Cameron said she felt uncomfortable with the level of the increase.

Cameron said that with wag-

es not keeping up with inflation, there seemed to be a disconnect “that elected members such as ourselves can benefit to a greater extent than the people that voted for us”.

However, mayor Neil Brown said the increase will hopefully entice new, potentially younger,

candidates to come forward for the next election.

“There’s been talk over the years that if the role paid more, then more younger people with full time jobs could go to parttime jobs and spend a lot more time doing council and not miss out on any salary. This goes that distance I believe so we may get more young people around the table, we might not. Time will tell.”

The councillors have their opinions but ultimately the Remuneration Authority determines the salaries.

“You can’t determine what you get and what you don’t get, but once it’s delivered you can decide what you do with it.

“If you don’t want it you can give it away,” Brown said.

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Walk this way Ashburton’s Mady Bensdorp walks people’s dogs through town for her business, Dusty Dingo Training. Second from the right is her own dog, Cass.

Lauren Pattemore Walking dogs for a living might seem far-fetched, but it’s reality for Ashburton’s Mady Bensdorp.

She recently started her business, Dusty Dingo Training,

where Bensdorp focuses on socialising dogs, pack walking, and loose leash walking.

Named after her first dog Dusty, her services are in hot demand. She travels across Canterbury, training dogs big and small.

On Tuesdays, you’ll find her in Ashburton, on Wednesdays she’s in Temuka and Geraldine, Methven on Thursdays, and Rakaia on Fridays.

“I’ve loved dogs forever, it’s

been my dream to work with dogs,” said Bensdorp, who’s worked with canines for five years in dog kennels and daycare centres.

Eleven months ago, she took the knowledge she’d garnered and started walking independently, turning her personal passion into a full time job.

Bensdorp spends her days with a dozen dogs in tow and has built close relationships with them.

“I am always there with them, they know that I bring lots of fun, we get to adventure, explore and play. I guess it’s that whole work hard, play hard thing,” Bensdorp said.

She believes pack walks are important, allowing dogs important physical and mental stimulation.

“The way I walk the dogs within the packs allows for structured socialisation, this helps nervous

Lack of red light info frustrates Maddison Gourlay A high-profile Ashburton hair salon admits temporarily closing is a possibility if a client tests positive with Covid.

DNA hairdressing manager Kylee Hurst said understanding business restrictions, under the red light setting, has been challenging, requiring them “to do a lot of [their] own research”.

DNA hairdressing has put in place their own Covid procedures, such as shutting down the salon and calling clients if a positive test emerged within their salon, she said.

Hurst explained reaching that decision was not straightforward because there was no industry specifc advice on whether they are required to close their doors if a client was positive while in the salon.

There is currently no industry-specific advice on whether they were required to close their doors in that situation.

“It was easy to adapt to new regulations, but we had to do a lot of the research ourselves,” Hurst said.

“We had to do a lot of digging to understand what we had to do.”

The Ministry of Health (MOH) website hasn’t made it easy for DNA or other hair

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dogs become confident and over excited dogs to learn boundaries.’’

And some of those boundary expectations are led by Cass, her black shepherd, who comes along for walks.

“He’s my 2IC,” Bensdorp said affectionately.

“He’s the leader of the pack.

He shows the other dogs how to do it, new dogs follow along his path.’’

SHORT & SHARP Governance training Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown served a blunt reminder to Environment Canterbury as to who runs water zone committee meetings.

He directed a direct request to ECan chairwoman Jenny Hughes that her staff be trained on how a meeting should be run and who runs it. “The ECan council staff who attend seem to want to run the meetings, and that’s not true governance,” Brown said. “There is a chairperson that I selected and they run the meeting, not the [ECan] staff.” He said the ECan staff are great at their job “but they are not governors”.

Building consents Building consents continue to be processed at record levels by the Ashburton District Council. The number of dwelling consents for the last financial year, 229, was one of the highest on record and this year is following suit with 144 dwelling consents received, including 17 in one day in January. The value of consents for the last financial year, $212.7m, was the highest on record and the first half of this financial year hasn’t let up with $111.2m of work received.

DNA hairdressing manager Kylee Hurst and apprentice Debbie Thomson are happy they can still operate with the current red traffic light Covid restrictions.

PHOTO MADDISON GOURLAY 080222-MG-004 salons. “Whether you are contacted following a customer visit will depend on the level of risk and the type of interaction the customer has had at your workplace, a hairdresser or a gym may be notified, but a simple transaction in a retail environment may not,” the MOH website said.

DNA is still waiting to find

out if they would receive a Government subsidy if their doors had to close due to Covid exposure.

To protect staff and customers DNA Hairdressing has invested in the N95 masks, but due to the high demand, they are still waiting on their order.

They are also providing surgical masks to clients for a small

charge.

DNA Hairdressing, like many businesses, is relieved that they are able to still continue operating even at the highest restrictions.

“Everyone has been really good, and there’s not a lot of changes from the levels, we just can’t serve coffees or magazines.”

Clarification In Tuesday’s ‘Unused water to boost MAR project’ story it stated the Hekeao-Hinds Water Enhancement Trust supplementary use consent application is currently with Environment Canterbury. However, the consent application has been prepared, but is awaiting finalisation of further MAR consent applications before all consents are lodged at the same time.

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$2m extra roading work in draft budget Grant helps

hut-holders invest in fire-fighting water source

Ashburton District Councillors are proposing to use $2 million from a rainy day reserves fund to boost roading work in the 2022-23 budget.

Councillors have so far spent three days with senior Council staff giving them direction on spending priorities for the next financial year and a draft budget is being prepared.

Council is also having to factor in the rising cost of goods and services because of inflation and new Government drinking water compliance.

Mayor Neil Brown said it would be a nofrills budget on basic services, but Council wanted to inject extra money into its roads.

“Ninety per cent of our roads are in good order, but there are potholes and other issues that need sorting to make them safer. We know the standard of some of our roads is a concern of ratepayers.

“We are doing our best to keep the total rates requirement percentage increase in single digits and budgeting for only what we need to do.

“Some work is on the nice-to-do list and some on the do-later list.”

Mayor Brown said drinking water compliance, to meet new Government regulation, would be responsible for a good chunk of the rate increase.

“We need equipment to continuously test and report the quality of our drinking water to meet new quality assurance rules and that is on top of the money we tagged

Council's drinking water equipment building at Bridge Street, Ashburton.

in the Long Term Plan for big upgrades to some water treatment plants, like Methven’s.”

Proposed spending in the water area includes: $430,000 on installing new tools that will automatically sample drinking water on the Ashburton, Methven, Rakaia, Hinds and Mt Somers supplies and send the results online to Council. $5.3m over two years for new filtration and UV treatment equipment at water treatment plants in Ashburton, Tinwald, Rakaia and Hinds. $1.12m on water main renewals on Chalmers Avenue, Elizabeth and Grigg

Street, River Terrace and Main Street, Methven.

Mayor Brown said it was a challenging budget and would contain only projects that Council knew could be achieved in the financial year.

“We also know that some urban people will be affected by the recent higher revaluation of their properties, as rates are collected in proportion to the value of their buildings and land.”

Councillors also indicated they wanted to drop library fines for overdue books, as other councils have done. Borrowers will instead be invoiced for books overdue by four weeks or more.

Hamish Riach, Chief Executive

Drop-in with a great view Despite the wet and chilly weather last weekend, we had just under 50 people (47 to be precise) visit our dropin information event at Lake Clearwater.

Council is consulting on a 30-year development plan for the Lake Clearwater and Lake Camp area and this information session was one of the ways we are gathering feedback.

It would also have to be one of the more remote drop-in sessions we have held.

Staff based themselves at the hall and were delighted to talk to visitors.

It was heartening that everyone we chatted with was passionate about protecting the area and ensuring the next generations could also enjoy the recreation that the lakes offered.

There were differing opinions on recreation values and activities in the area, as you would expect.

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At Clearwater, we heard a range of ideas and feedback on the various activities in the area and what effect they may be having on water quality.

We're keen to hear more about this from various stakeholders.

Amongst attendees, there was also a good understanding of the shared nature of responsibility, with hut

The hutholders’ society plans to use a tank that was once part of the Lower Hakatere drinking water scheme, until it linked into the Upper Hakatere Council supply last year.

The combined settlement has around 100 houses, occupied mainly by retired people.

Historically when there was a fire in Lower Hakatere, hutholders who were fit and able responded by connecting a small petrol driven portable pump and hose to the nearest small hydrant in the drinking water system. Those hydrants will not be able to be used when the huts’ water delivery network is upgraded in the next few years.

Upper Hakatere uses an old concrete water storage tank for firefighting purposes.

Council Chief Executive Hamish Riach said it made sense for the Lower Hakatere residents to retain one of the two 30,000 litre plastic water storage tanks and repurpose it as a reservoir for firefighting.

We know the area has special significance – not only from an environmental point of view but for the families of those who have holidayed there over generations. Many a special memory has no doubt been made, from learning to water-ski and catching a fish, to climbing nearby Mt Guy. But tests show water quality in Lake Clearwater is degrading and the lake is at risk of "flipping", which would mean it's extremely difficult to restore back to its natural state. That is one of the big reasons why we have initiated this plan and those who use or own land in the area have a big role to play.

Council has granted $9547 to help Hakatere Huts residents set up a water source for fighting fires in the coastal settlement.

“Water could be used by the first volunteers on the scene and to refill New Zealand Fire Service trucks that responded.”

holders, visitors, campers, DOC, neighbouring landowners, iwi, and regional council amongst others all having a part to play. People who attended agreed that a collaborative approach was important - that is exactly the way the Council intends to tackle the issues, by working closely with all stakeholders.

We are pleased with the number and quality of the submissions we've received so far and we are urging hutholders, visitors and residents to have their say before 13 March. https://www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/ haveyoursay

The tank will be moved to a flat area near the existing old hall and will be filled from the existing underground drinking water supply network. A manual ball cock float valve will be fitted so that no back contamination into the drinking water supply can occur.

“When the drinking water pipe network is eventually upgraded, the tank will simply be reconnected to the new network.”

Mr Riach said there was currently no access in Upper or Lower Hakatere to water in the volume and pressure needed to fill NZFS appliances.

“This new repurposed reservoir will benefit the whole Hakatere community, making it more resilient and reducing the risk of major fire damage to homes and nearby plantations.” ashburtondc.govt.nz

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Over-80s can Inland route under repair soon park for free, longer

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

UPCOMING MEETINGS Meetings are at Council Chambers, 137 Havelock Street, unless specified Council meeting, Wednesday 16 February, 1pm (livestreamed) Ashburton Water Zone Committee meeting, Tuesday 22 February, 1pm Council Agencies six-month report presentations, Wednesday 23 February, 9.30am

Ashburton District Council is introducing special parking permits for drivers over 80 years old, allowing them to park longer in free parking spaces around the town centre.

The permits will come into force in April and will need to be displayed where parking wardens can see them. It means an over-80 driver parking in a 30-minute spot can stay for 60 minutes, and in a 60-minute spot they can stay for up to 120 minutes (two hours).

There will be no concessions for parks with time restrictions under 30 minutes or over 60 minutes, or in the Eastfield pay and display car park.

Council Strategy and Compliance Group Manager Jane Donaldson said the over-80 permit recognised that these older drivers sometimes needed a bit of extra time to park and move around the CBD. “They will first have to come into Council and provide their details, but the permit process will be easy.”

Population data shows the district has 2200 people over the age of 80 years, though not all will be driving.

Council also provides designated mobility parks, marked in blue, for people with a mobility parking permit issued by CCS Disability Action. Those parks are for people who use a wheelchair, can’t walk any big distance or have a medical condition meaning they can’t safely get around.

COMMUNITY GRANTS Contractors are making good progress on a $1.3 million rehabilitation of Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road, with the first section of work to be complete by Easter.

Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road is one of the Ashburton District’s busiest rural roads and also part of the Inland Scenic Route.

Council has a two-year plan to reconstruct almost 6km of the road, to make it wider and stronger.

Infrastructure Services Group Manager Neil McCann said two sections of Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road, south of Mayfield, were to be rehabilitated.

Over 15,000 cubic metres of gravel will be used in the reconstruction of Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road over this year and next, with about $1.3m to be spent.

“Work on this first 2.5km section started in January and should be finished by Easter.

It will cost around $600,000, which is nearly a third of our annual reconstruction budget.

“This is one of our busiest rural roads, but sections have deteriorated over the years.

It should be another 15 or 20 years before major repairs are needed again.”

“The second section of the road will be rehabilitated in the 2022-23 financial year

“Sometimes we have older drivers who do not meet the criteria for a mobility permit, but they do need just that bit of extra time to get around and shop in a more leisurely fashion.”

The local Tongan community is sending drums filled with non-perishable food, clothing, and other goods family-to-family, though members of the public can also help out.

The over-80 parking permits will come into force in April and Council will advise when residents can apply.

The first container of drums will go this week but another is planned later in the year, and the Tongan community is hoping Ashburton people will support events to fundraise the $6500 needed to ship the second container from Ashburton to Tonga, via the port of Lyttleton.

Mayor Brown was visited by members of the newly-created Ashburton Pacific Island and Associates Trust last week and heard how families in Tonga were struggling in the aftermath of the eruption.

They needed clothing and bedding, amongst other things.

“It was good to hear how the local Tongan

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HEB Construction is undertaking the road rehabilitation for Council.

Local community, Mayor offer support for Tonga

Over-80 parking permit holders will not be able to park in mobility parking spaces unless they hold a mobility permit.

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The road rehabilitation involves digging out the failed pavements and potholes and replacing them with a strong base material.

“Then we build a new road on top of the existing road with gravel to at least 150mm thick. The original road was constructed with only 70mm of gravel years ago,” Mr McCann said.

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown is supporting members of Ashburton’s Tongan community, sending goods to family and friends back home as the Pacific Island recovers from an undersea eruption and tsunami.

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and when that is complete, we will have rebuilt about 8km of road since 2019.”

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Council is supporting Waka Kotahi and ACC’s Drive Parents Campaign, which promotes the parents.drive.govt.nz website where people can access free tools and coaching resources.

Drivers between the ages of 16 and 24 are most at risk of being in road crashes.

Drive has been developed specifically for this age group and is a free, learnto-drive programme that helps young people get their licence and develop the right habits for a lifetime of safe driving.

community is already helping on a personal family-to-family level, but people in Mid Canterbury can also donate goods or support one of their fundraisers.”

On Saturday 12 February the local Tongan community will be running a huge barbecue and bake sale at the Ashburton Farmers’ Market and they hope people will turn up in droves. Money raised will go towards paying the $6500 to send the second container.

Mayor Brown said Tongan people were an important part of the district’s workforce and their families back home had a long road ahead in recovery mode.

“Often people are too shy to ask for help but our district is a generous one and will do its best to support them.”

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Freedom convoy – not impressed S

elf-described freedom convoys and their protests. Who have they really impressed?

Their supporters? Naturally, of course. But the rest of the country, the wider public and the significant masses at that?

Not on your nelly.

Their support numbers simply mark them as representative of a significant minority.

That cannot be denied.

That was touched on by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who put into perspective the relative size of the convoys and protesters, estimated to be about 3000 outside Parliament yesterday.

“I’ve seen a range of protests over my time and this is certainly not large in scale and not representative of the vast majority of New Zealanders,”

Daryl Holden Ardern was reported as saying, while acknowledging the group was still “part of New Zealand’’ and had a right to be heard.

Ironically, though, the only reason the protesters could actually move around was because the majority of New Zealanders were getting vaccinated or had received all their jabs.

Smallish numbers or not, the protesters certainly made their presence felt as tensions almost threatened to turn into violence when about 100 police officers had to form a protective guard at Parliament’s front steps.

They were there protesting against vaccine mandates, the Government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Bill of Rights and even censorship.

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rolled through town on Sunday, with hundreds lining the streets in support or just out of curiosity.

“I’m not a science project,’’

Ironically, though, the only reason the protesters could actually move around was because the majority of New Zealanders were getting vaccinated or had received all their jabs.

Some also appeared to be protesting about the three waters reform and 1080. But their real issue was clearly with the vaccine mandates.

Most of their placards pointed to that, which we saw in Ashburton when the convoy

one placard read.

“My body. My f….. choice,’’ another said rather pointedly.

Many fear that the vaccine issue is leaving us a country divided. Look, I don’t think that’s the case at all but clearly it is tearing some families apart,

costing friendships, jobs and livelihoods.

But those of a certain age know exactly what it’s like for a country to be split. Remember 41 years ago and the Springboks’ rugby tour of New Zealand and the apartheid issue?

From July through to September 1981, New Zealanders were divided against each other in probably our largest ever civil disturbance.

More than 150,000 people took part in over 200 demonstrations in 28 centres, and 1500 were charged with offences stemming from the protests.

We’re nowhere near that level but yesterday, in our capital city, there were images and anger shown that were concerning to say the least.

Everyone will be hoping we don’t see a repeat anytime soon.

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Mt Hutt Memorial Hall NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and Hall of Memories, 160 Main Street, Methven. 10am Ashburton Aviation Musuem Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display from 1-3pm.

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

Weekdays

Mid Canterbury Connector On demand service, Mondays to Fridays, any time between 9am and 4.30pm. Book via the direct phone line for bookings, which is 03 928 8164.

Ashburton Aviation Museum Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display daily from 1 - 3pm.

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

Monday

St David’s Union Church Women’s circuit training in the hall at 6am and 6pm at 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

Age Concern Ashburton Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am.

Ashburton community walking group.

Mondays and Fridays at 10.30am.

Meet Walnut Avenue Pavilion.

R And R Linedancing Upper Improvers/intermediate weekly line dance classes from 7 - 9.30pm at Balmoral Hall, 240 Cameron Street.

Tuesday

Ashburton Menz Shed Call in and have a chat and a cuppa from.

9am-2pm at 8 William Street.

St David’s Union Church Walking group meets outside the church at 9:30am, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

Mid Canterbury Badminton Club.

Badminton, daytime section from 9.30am and Club night from 7-9pm. At EA Networks Centre.

Waireka Croquet Club Golf Croquet, handicap singles from 9.45am then Golf Croquet, singles -6 to 8 handicap and 9 to 16 handicap at 1.15pm at the Ashburton Domain off Philip Street.

Age Concern Ashburton Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. $2 per 1hr session. Held at Methven All Saints Anglican Church Chapman St at 10.30am MSA Tai Chi. Classes at 10am. Cost $3 per session at the MSA on Havelock Street.

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

R and R Line Dancing Ashburton

12:30-2:30pm at Variety Theatre on Willis Street.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club.

1pm at 115 Racecourse Road.

Age Concern Ashburton Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. $2 per 1hr session. Held at Rakaia St Andrews Presbyterian Church Bridge St at 1.00pm.

R.S.A. Indoor Bowls.

1.15pm at RSA Linton Lounge on Cox Street.

Age Concern Ashburton Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. $2 per 1hr session. Held at Hampstead Hakatere Church Rooms, Oxford St at 1:30pm.

R and R Line Dancing Ashburton Weekly intermediate line dance class.

3-4:30pm at Variety Theatre on Willis Street.

Pickleball Ashburton 5-7pm. Paddles are provided.

Mid Canterbury Badminton Club From 7-9pm. At EA Networks centre.

Wednesday

St David’s Union Church Women’s Circuit training in the hall at 6am at 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

Ashburton Menz Shed Call in and have a chat and a cuppa from 9am-2pm at 8 William Street.

Age Concern Ashburton Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. $2 per 1hr session. St David’s Church, Allens Rd at 9.30am.

Pickleball Ashburton.

9.30am - 11.30am at EA Network Centre.

St Stephen’s Anglican Church.

Holy Communion at 10am on Park Street.

Age Concern Ashburton Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am.

Enquiries to 308 6817.

Little Groovers Hakatere Presbyterian parish, 127 Thomson Street, Tinwald. Musical fun for 0-5-year-olds.

Gold Coin donation.

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

Waireka Croquet Club.

Association Croquet 10am - 12am, doubles from 1-4pm at the Ashburton Domain off Philip Street.

Age Concern Ashburton Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. $2 per 1hr session. Buffalo Lodge Rooms, Cox St at 10:30am.

Ashburton open coffee mornings All are welcome at the Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street.

MSA Tai Chi. Class is at 10.45am. Cost $3 per session at the MSA on Havelock Street.

Age Concern Ashburton

Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. $2 per 1hr session. Buffalo Lodge Rooms, Cox St at 1:30pm.

Device Drop-In Sessions Ashburton Public Library between 2 - 4pm.

Art Addicts Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids. Donations appreciated. 3 - 4.30pm.

Thursday

Ashburton Menz Shed Call in and have a chat and a cuppa from 9am-2pm at 8 William Street.

Age Concern Ashburton.

Ladies exercise class at 9.30am at the Ashburton Seniors Centre at 206 Cameron St. Mid Canterbury Badminton Club.

9.30am-11am at the E A Networks Centre.

Fit Kidz 10am at St David’s Union Church, 48 Allens Road.

MSA Tai Chi. Classes at 10.45am. Cost $3 per session at the MSA on Havelock Street.

Age Concern Ashburton Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. $2 per 1hr session. Contact 3086817. Held at Tinwald Holy Spirit Church, Thomson Street at 11am.

Age Concern Ashburton Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. $2 per 1hr session. Contact 3086817. Held at Ashburton St Stephen’s Church Park Street at 1pm.

Age Concern Ashburton Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. $2 per 1hr session. Contact 3086817. Held at Ashburton Buffalo Lodge Rooms Cox at 1pm.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club.

Social play for beginners and experienced players from 1.30pm at 115 Racecourse Road.

Ashburton.

Friday

St David’s Union Church Women’s Circuit training in the hall at 6am, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

Ashburton Community Walking Group.

Walking for about 30-40 minutes on Mondays and Fridays at 10.30am. Meet Walnut Avenue Pavilion.

St Stephen’s Anglican Church.

Seniors Coffee Club 10:30am on Park Street.

Ashburton Justice Of The Peace.

JP available for all signing services from 12-2pm. No appointment necessary. No fee.

Community House. 44 Cass Street.

Age Concern social group.

10am in the Seniors Centre on Cameron Street.

Pickleball Ashburton From 6-8pm. At EA Networks Centre.

Saturday

Run And Walk Ashburton.

Meet outside frontrunner on Moore Street at 7.30am, runners and walkers.

Ashburton’s Farmers Market West Street car park Ashburton from 9am 12.30pm.

Craft market.

9am - 12pm in the West Street carpark.

Ashburton Vintage Car Club.

10am-12pmat 86 Maronan Road. Tinwald.

Ashburton Aviation Museum A great selection of many aircraft, from the past to the future at the Ashburton Airport from 10am - 3pm.

Waireka Croquet Club.

Association croquet. Singles and doubles from 10am - 4pm at the Ashburton Domain off Philip Street.

Sunday

St Stephen’s Anglican Church.

Holy Communion at 8am and 10am on Park Street.

St David’s Union Church Worship Service led by Rev Henry Mbambo from 9.30am at 48 Allens Road, Ashburton.

St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Morning Worship led by Rev Eric Mattrock from 10am at Sinclair Centre Park Street.

Vaccine passes mandatory.

Hakatere Presbyterian Parish 127 Thomson Street led by Rev Johanna at 10am. Note - My Vaccine Pass mandatory please.

St Andrew’s Anglican Church.

Holy Communion at 10am on Thomson Street, Tinwald.

Pickleball Ashburton Come and have a go at EA Networks Centre from 5-7pm. Paddles are provided.

Waireka Croquet Club.

Casual games from 1.15pm at the Ashburton Domain off Philip Street.

Every Tues and Fri

Blacksmiths View horse and blacksmith equipment and learn more about this fascinating part of our history. Open Tuesday and Friday 2-4.

Admission is free but donations are welcome.

St Stephen’s Anglican Church.

Evensong at 5pm Park Street.

Every Thurs and Sat

Ashburton Toy Library Open every Thursday and Saturday from 9.30am - 12.30pm, plus every alternate Tuesday afternoon 3.30pm - 5pm at 106 Victoria Street.

Second Fri of every month

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

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Working from home

Ensure your home working environment is fit for purpose W

orking from home has become a popular trend during the last decade.

Instead of a 9am to 5pm job in an office, staff members have been relocating their work to their home base. It’s part of a growing reality that people can work effectively from a laptop anywhere in the world.

While there’s always a need for a headquarters somewhere and people to staff it, other employees can provide a valuable service and be stimulated from their home environment.

For years it’s become more and more popular and beneficial to businesses in Ashburton, New Zealand and the world.

But, with the onset of Covid, working from home has accelerated.

Limitations imposed by the government for reasons of health and safety, have meant people are far more secure at home. While initially, people felt exiled and isolated, many realised they could benefit from the situation.

There’s likely to be data that shows the percentage of people actively employed from their study or a workroom they’ve created but it will have escalated from the status quo since Covid.

In Ashburton, there are examples of businesses who’ve encouraged staff to work from home or who only call in to work when they have to. The reason is to keep them safe and limit the spread of the virus.

However, working from home requires more than a desk or table, a chair and a computer.

The Health and Safety in Employment Act sets out guidelines for working from home. It’s important that people access it and know what it contains. It states that employers are responsible for health and safety. Computer users working from home, whether teleworkers or self-employed, need to apply the same principles as at any other workplace.

Employers should be satisfied that staff take potential hazards associated with their home work environment, into account, the equipment being used and work practices. It could be that a homeplace assessment may be required.

Because they don’t have direct control, employers should also ensure com-

puter users are well trained to self-manage safe working practices.

If you’re self-employed and work from home, you must take responsibility for your workplace set-up and adopt healthy work practices.

It should also be no different if you use your laptop or computer for recreational, study and other nonwork purposes. You should also follow guidelines for computer set-up and use.

Otherwise, you may expose yourself to

considerable risk of discomfort, pain and injury by working from furniture and equipment that doesn’t fit your postural needs.

That becomes very important when you’re working for long periods of time without taking breaks.

TV can play an important part in people’s lives and most series and movies can show lead actors in strange positions writing, creating, dictating, researching or tossing their tablet through

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While it’s fun to watch, those are not good practices to adopt.

While there’s uncertainty in the world today because of Covid’s grip, the phenomenon of working from home will continue long after our planet becomes safe once more.

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Pokémon GO with a side of mimosas

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Mid Canterbury’s horse and dog racing action

McKay happy to be in race mode Nearly four years of challenges, toil and determination had their reward for Invercargill horsewoman Sally McKay when Palmetto was victorious the Listed Positive Signs Dunedin Guineas (1500m) at Wingatui last Saturday.

In 2018 McKay suffered serious injuries after a young horse she was riding took fright, threw her heavily and stood on the side of her head.

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“I’ve been purposely targeting the bulk of my team at the meeting,” she said.

“We don’t get these good stakes too often down these parts, so you’ve got to make the most of them.”

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an easy task, but what happened made it so much more difficult,” Ascot Park-based McKay said.

“I suffered a massive head injury but I gradually came right and now health-wise I’m good as gold.”

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Saturday’s feature three-yearold win by the horse she partowns was her first in a black-type race since the 2017-18 season and hopefully a sign of better to come.

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Matt Markham’s Addington Selections Race 1: Harbour Queen, Sioux Princess, Royal Diedre, Martha Stuart Race 2: Mr Lincoln, Glorys Delight, Coachella, Swift Guy Race 3: Alta Wiseguy, Cranbourne, Beach Ball, Soundsofcash Race 4: Time Up The Hill, The Player, The Bloss, Cochy Malc Race 5: Bollinger, Brother John, Here’s Herbie, Boudica Race 6: Bettor Twist, Allamericanlover, Belle Of Montana, Darling Me Race 7: Lochart Shard, Star Casino, Mossdale Terry, Rollyourown Race 8: Midnight Dash, Chief Of Staff, Regal Attire, Heavyweight Hero Race 9: Onedin Miki, Stephs Boy, Celtic Spirit, Mr Perfect

Christchurch dogs Today at Addington Raceway 3 23168 Onesie L J Waretini 4 83183 Amuri Rock J T Mc Inerney 5 64435 Goldstar Harper R L Evans 6 23534 Smash Achiever M M Grant 7 21557 Fireball Fudge A G Bradshaw 8 62417 Know Smokey G A Cleeve 9 56275 Sinha Man J M Jopson 10 87871 Homebush Dream J T Mc Inerney R4 Camside Stud Sprint $2,700 295m Type:C4 17:58 1 43655 Miss Adobe Matt Roberts 2 22422 Taieri Taylee R Casey 3 11577 Homebush Archie J T Mc Inerney 4 84551 Barbara’s Angel J T Mc Inerney 5 64753 Young Romeo R P Breen 6 14347 Free For All M M Grant 7 13784 Goldstar Ange R L Evans 8 55315 Gary A L Hart 9 88377 Epic Addi J M Jopson 10 75886 Dr. Bravestone D Voyce R5 Thursday Place Pick Stakes $4000 520m Type: C3 18:17 1 42613 My Curly L J Waretini 2 14455 Longshanks A G Bradshaw 3 55x34 Adobe Bro Matt Roberts 4 44667 Money Spinner C Roberts 5 67878 Tokyo Bird C Roberts 6 72147 Opawa Rowan R Wales

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CLUB NEWS 15

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, February 10, 2022

Ashburton Golf Club Well, the rain took a slight toll on Saturdays numbers, but we still had around 50 hardy souls, wrapped up against the elements, kick off in the prestigious Gordon Blacklow Memorial Trophy, sponsored by Blacklows Tradezone.

Young Matt Tait picked up the trophy with a great score of 38 points, closely followed by Terry Molloy, Dave Hampton and Brent MacGregor.

Well done boys.

When I said that nearly 50 started the day, we seemed to be about three light when everyone got back in the club rooms.

Now nobody is surprised when Perry pulls out of a round; if he sees a cloud on the horizon, he gets a panic on, and with Gaby being a Dutch boy, when he sees rain, he runs to find a dyke to stick his finger in.

I was somewhat surprised however by the withdrawal of the self-proclaimed “toughest man in Ashburton” Sean Strange.

I think it shows a distinct lack of ticker there Big Rig. Rumour I heard is that he is moving to UK for a while.

That’s just the place to go if you don’t like rain.

On Monday, a very strong Ashburton team went to Rakaia to play in the Aorangi Waitangi Cup, and they came home carrying the trophy.

Well done Vicki Moore, Jenny Stoddart, Rhonda Gallagher, Tom Blacklow, Terry Kingsbury and Bruce Day. Top effort.

This weekend we have our world famous Harvey Norman Classic, two day extravaganza.

The long-range forecast is not showing the best of weather, but we are very hopeful that the sun will shine on the righteous.

Everyone playing should receive an email before Saturday, giving them the rules and protocols for the tournament.

Please read these and help us have a wonderful and safe weekend.

Many thanks. Good golfing.

The winning team from the Aorangi Waitangi Cup. Terry Kingsbury, Tom Blacklow, Bruce Day, Vicki Moore, Jenny Stoddart and Rhonda Gallagher.

Altrusa Club

Our 2022 Health Bursary recipient, Easterlin Faamausili attended our February meeting, and spoke about her career plans.

In December 2021 the Christmas Tree of Remembrance in The Arcade was again successful in helping to raise funds for the Ashburton Palliative Care Trust, which is under the auspices of Advance Ashburton.

Thanks to Redmonds for their assistance with the tree.

We hope to participate in the Cancer Society Relay for Life, meeting at the Clock Tower at 9.45am on February 17, prior to chosen activities, including walking and helium balloons.

Books on Wheels continues, and the Foot Clinic hopes to run their next clinic on March 10.

Scrapbooks have been made for dementia patients.

Covid restrictions affect ongoing activities.

Our beginning-of-year social outing was cancelled, and no drivers are needed for Day Care at present.

Our annual Fabric Bazaar is postponed until further notice.

Participation in Meals on Wheels will involve masks and vaccine conditions.

Twenty-two years ago, to celebrate the Millennium, we commissioned the two statues of women, created of Mt Somers

The results will be forthcoming.

Re-scheduling of Ashburton’s rained-off Friday Triples of the 4th has yet to be confirmed.

Our Saturday Rollover triples was also a victim of the weather.

Good bowling everyone, but stay safe!

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

Gordon Sparks was in the Ashburton Bowling Club’s team that claimed third place in the 2022 Peters Cup. stone, which are on the East Street Green, and carved by Russell Menary.

Following the reconstruction of the Ashburton CBD roadworks etc. these need to be cleaned, with assistance from Peter Doak.

Ashburton Bowling Club

Easterlin Faamausili was the 2022 Health Bursary recipient from the Altrusa Club, and she attended the club’s February meeting, and spoke about her career plans.

Days of persistent rain in the area since Thursday have seen cancellations and/ or postponements aplenty!

But firstly, going back to the Peters Cup last Sunday the 30th, whilst it was reported who the Ashburton winners were, the 3rd place – also an Ashburton team – was not reported.

Apologies to Gavin Eder, Graham Taylor, Gordon Sparks and Winston Lee who were those placed third, with three wins.

Well done gentlemen!

Our rearranged Dorothy Cup was played on the 31st of January on a very warm Monday evening.

The placings were: 1st – John Kewish, Gordon Sparks, Neil Stuthridge with two wins, 12 ends; 2nd – Laraine Mills, Roy Keeling, Jo Ryk with one win, 10 ends; 3rd – Gavin Eder, Des Prendergast, Heather Gray with one win, 9 ends.

The Ashburton Men’s Triples Championship Final which was to have been played on Saturday 5th, at time of writing will be played on Monday 7th at 5.30 pm.

The teams are Tony Blain, Doug Kinvig, Russell Lowe versus Gavin Eder, Brentton Donaldson, Winstone Lee.

We hosted the Canterbury Triples for two days of Waitangi Weekend and despite the rain this went off very well.

Jan Guilford and her Christchurch partners won the trophy, with Chris Taylor and her Christchurch partners coming third.

Raffles and an afternoon tea finished off the tournament.

The previous Sunday we held a Club Pointing Competition, where each player had four attempts at different challenges, with points being awarded depending on the boule’s position.

A very interesting exercise enjoyed by all of those participating.

This Sunday we hold the Club’s President’s Triples Tournament where the teams are drawn.

Let’s hope the rain has eased off by then!

You are most welcome to come and watch the games.

On Saturday February 19, we are holding a “Have A Go Day” where we encourage you to bring a friend and come along to have a game of petanque.

Please be at the piste at 1pm to start play at 1.15pm.

You will be partnered with one of our players, and be taught the basics of our game.

The day will finish with a chat over a cuppa in the clubrooms.

There is no charge for this day.

Please note a Vaccine Pass will be required.

We invite you to join us each Tuesday and Thursday for a game at 1pm.

Find us at the MSA Bowling Club, 115 Racecourse Road.

in delivering Meals on Wheels.

Roll Call/Display. Subscriptions due.

Favourite book: Three members had brought along a book to share, and others spoke of recent books they had read.

The Treasurer presented the financial statement.

The Tongan appeal was discussed.

Federation information was read to the meeting with a number of future events being interrupted by Covid.

The meeting then moved into the An-

nual Meeting. The minutes of the 2021 Wakanui WI AGM were read and confirmed.

The Secretary read the Annual report for the 2021 year and the Treasurer presented the Financial Report.

The Officers for the 2022 year: President: Juliana Prothroe. 1st Vice President: Diane Carter. 2nd Vice President: Rosemary Moore. Treasurer: Jeanette Begg. Secretary: Isabell Page.

The meeting closed with a lovely supper provided by committee members.

Wakanui Women’s Institute

The January meeting of the Wakanui WI was held at the home of Isabell and Murray Page.

Vice President Dianne Carter presided over the meeting.

Members stood as a mark of respect for two former members and one family member, all who had passed away during the month.

Aspirations were recited by members.

Motto: “All progress occurs outside the comfort zone”.

The minutes of the November meeting were read and confirmed.

Congratulations to Marlene who won 2nd prize in the Federation raffle.

Members were thanked for their efforts

Marion Harrison in action on the petanque terrain.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, February 10, 2022

Visitor grabs bragging rights at Wakanui Bragging rights were up for grabs when the Tinwald Cycling Club contested the Canterbury Tree Topping Ltd, The Sausage Man, 48km graded scratch event around the Wakanui block on Sunday.

All four grades where well represented with the final results wide open until the end.

A grade saw the visiting riders filling the podium positions, with Timaru rider Glen Gould timing his sprint to the second to claim the victory.

Gould covered the distance in 67.47.

Close on his heels in second was Jordan Gilmore, with Cam Alexander taking the third place spoils.

Gareth Lewis made a bold break with 2km to go and held on strongly to secure the B grade win.

Rob Hooper led in the chasing bunch to lift second place, with Nick Grijns producing his best race of the season in third.

Jamie Smitheram continued his good form to claim the C grade honours.

Paul Williams finished the race off strongly, storming into second place, with Paul Brake in the thick of the finish to take out third spot.

Jake Jarman having his first start was the victor in D grade.

He was made to work hard by second placegetter Mark Smitheram, with Patrick Barton rewarded for his hard efforts taking the final podium position.

The juniors and division 2 contested a 16km handicap event.

Ryan Gallagher had enough in the tank to edge clear in the final 200 metres to take the win and secure fastest time honours, riding the course in 31.42.

Co-marker Honor Bradford had a great ride to take second place by the barest of margins from the ever-improving Charlotte Neal.

Kaidyn Broomhall secured the fourth place spoils.

Allan Johns took division 2 honours from Nigel Leary and Allan Broomhall.

Next week the club will travel across the river to contest 47km handicap event at Terrace Downs.

There was action aplenty in the annual The Sausage Man race for the Tinwald Cycling Club on the weekend.

PHOTO MEGAN ELLIS TINWALD CYCLING CLUB

Focus shifts to T20 format Matt Markham Throw the form book out the window, it’s T20 time in South Canterbury cricket.

A local derby between Mid Canterbury’s two sides in the South Canterbury competition this year will kickstart the shorter format of the game for this season when Tech and Allenton lock horns tonight.

The Tweedy Cup – the association’s longer format competition – takes a break this week before the finals next weekend and two rounds of play will be completed over tonight and Saturday in the T20 competition to get things moving.

And the prospect of Tweedy Cup contenders, Tech and the unpredictable Allenton creates an intriguing clash this evening on the Ashburton Domain.

Tech are one of the form sides of the season, there’s no doubting it – but if there’s a strength to the Allenton side it’s their ability and willingness to play a little free and loose cricket which could see them cause more than just the odd upset in the T20 competition.

They’ve got some powerhouse hitters who are able to take a match away for their rivals in the blink of an eye and with a full head of steam up they could be capable of rolling anyone.

So, Tech will be very wary tonight to not let their neighbours get in control of the match at any point.

They too though possess some powerful hitters within their line-up and have shown on more than one occasion during the Tweedy Cup that they are capable of pushing the run rate sky high if they need to.

So, all counted it should create an entertaining match tonight.

Post this evening, Tech will head to Timaru on Saturday to take on Star/Celtic at the Celtic Sports Ground while Allenton will have a slightly shorter drive to get to Temuka to play on the Temuka Oval.

Then next weekend it’s Tech against Temuka in the major semi-final of the Tweedy Cup with the winner of that match facing Pleasant Point the next day in the grand final of the traditional 50 over format.

Tonight’s match gets under way at 5.30pm.

Pushing through Covid barriers burysecreta@gmail.com or by calling or texting 021 247 8672.

Matt “It’s a lot of fun.

“It’s a real Mums and Dads comMarkham petition, with a lot of laughs but a good chance to get out and play some hoops too.”

Games in the competition are Bigger and better, that’s the Mid around 40 minutes in length, with a Canterbury Basketball motto for slightly modified version of the tra2022. ditional game of basketball through After a ground-breaking year the removal of things like last year where they We’ve got another week or so for players and free throws to keep the introduced a numgame flowing. ber of new initiatives teams to come forward, even just someone Covid restrictions and created new roles who wants to play, we’d be happy to help them inWith place, Douglas said they with the help of Basget into a team were well prepared to conketball New Zealand, tinue on with solid systems it’s onwards and upwards for the forward-thinking as- um, kicking off on Tuesday, Febru- at the Oxford Street stadium, and sociation this year, and the return ary 22, and Douglas said they were that basketball in general was in a reasonably good space to continue of a successful competition which still taking entries for it.

“We’ve got another week or so for through the coming months. debuted last year is kickstarting “You really feel for a lot of sports, players and teams to come forward, proceedings.

Last year they introduced a mixed even just someone who wants to but we’re in a good position. summer basketball competition, play, we’d be happy to help them “At the moment the biggest isand were pleasantly surprised to get into a team.” sue is the inter-school basketball He said anyone interested just competitions and what will haphave nine teams come on board to had to contact the association pen with them, but everything else play in the social competition.

So, buoyed by that, it’s back again through it’s Facebook page or by should be able to continue which is basketballmidcanter- great.” in 2022, and Basketball Mid Canter- emailing bury boss, Mark Douglas is hoping it’ll be even bigger and better.

“We’ve been in touch with the initial nine teams who were a part of the first season of it and most, if not all, are keen to get back on board again and there’s some talk of a few new teams as well,” he said.

The competition will be played on Tuesday nights at Basketball Mid Canterbury’s Oxford Street Stadi-

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Basketball Mid Canterbury are set to launch their mixed summer basketball competition this month off the back of a successful inaugural season last year.

PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

PUZZLES 17

Puzzles and horoscopes

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, February 10, 2022

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Your creative endeavours are like a net you cast into the world. They will bring you some of the things you chase, as well as what just happened to be drifting by, caught in the middle of that pursuit.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Getting positive feedback and encouragement is helpful but not as helpful as shining a light on where you can improve. Dare to ask for that, and you’ll get both respect and valuable information.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Limits lift with the acceptance of this truth: Our minds, as reliable as they may be, can only witness the smallest slice of any reality. Wisdom is not knowing more but embracing that you don’t.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Today, you will read the signs better than the Oracle at Delphi herself. Just remember criticism isn’t a sign you shouldn’t be doing a thing, it’s actually just an opportunity to get better. Everyone can get better.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Nobody likes to do what they are not good at. When you’re not enjoying the work, the culprit is a knowledge gap that needs filling. Take a breath, stay receptive to learning, and it will get better.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You can’t prove it but you may as well believe that this destiny unfolding includes the right people at the right time and the opportunities that lead to your ultimate fulfilment and what’s best for all.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You made your choice, and now you’re baffled. You cannot remember your reasons. Did outside forces have a hand in this fate? Perhaps, though it is yours to handle now, and handle it you will.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Everyone has worries.

You’re braver about this than most. You realise that hiding can be more energy than it’s worth. You also know your story cannot inspire other people if you don’t tell it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Taking on too much leads to diminished results. But how do you tamp down ambition? Maybe you can’t, but instead of rushing to tell everyone, air it somewhere safe, like a diary.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): One difference between a bouquet of wild roses and a bouquet of weeds is that the wild roses can draw blood.

Expensive tastes require sacrifice that may or may not be worth it.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): The negative space is part of the silhouette. You’ll understand what matters because it will stand out against a backdrop of so much that doesn’t.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): It’s hard to say why people come down hard on one another, but usually, it’s about something different than the situation at hand. You’ve a gift for steering clear of drama and staying in your own business.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

WHAT’S YOUR REASON?

Online Shopping is coming to Ashburton New World!

There’s a heap of opportunity and it keeps me fit and healthy.

We are seeking the following superstars who love to shop to become integral parts of our new Online Shopping team here at Ashburton New World.

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ADULT ENTERTAINMENT LOVELY looking lady, seniors welcome. No texting, please phone 021 02759055 NEW Asian, hot and sexy, friendly, busty dd. Good massage and good service with no rush. Please phone 021 0904 0157.

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3 Concierge/Personal Shoppers Days and hours to be discussed and will include 1 weekend day. 2 positions of 40 hours per week, and one position which would suit a student of 9 hours per week over 2 days.

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1 Personal Shopper/Delivery Agent Tuesday – Saturday, 36 hours per week.

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Personal Shoppers/Dry Goods Assistants Ranging from 10 hours to 40 hours per week, specific days and hours will be discussed, but will include 1 weekend day.

All roles will be required to assist the Online Champion to plan and organize the day to day picking, packing and processing of all customer orders for the online shopping department. A key component of this position will be the ability to ensure all tasks are efficiently and accurately completed in a timely, professional manner along with the capability to substitute items and products should the need arise with a practical common sense approach all while providing excellent customer service.

Due to the daily changing workloads to meet customers’ expectations, you may be required to work in other areas of the store as needed.

We are looking for honest, reliable people who are looking for their next challenge of being part of the ever changing environment of how people like to grocery shop.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to read your cover letter and CV so please apply online to donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz, or drop them into Customer Services instore.

Overseas applicants must hold New Zealand Citizenship, New Zealand Permanent residency or a Valid New Zealand Work Permit.

Closing date for applications is 21 February 2022.

Mechanical Engineer There’s something seriously satisfying about fixing stuff - using your hands, skills and practical know-how to give something a new lease on life, or make it better than it’s ever been before. You do it right now - and whether it’s maintaining big industrial machinery, or tuning a muscle car, your reason for the work is no doubt a mix of a passion for the mechanical, and the pride that comes from getting something working as well as it possibly can.

So, in keeping with that theme we’ve got an awesome reason why you should join our trades team here at ANZCO: it’s the huge opportunity to give your career a quality overhaul and build it up to be in optimum working order.

As an experienced engineer, machinery servicing tech or mechanic, you’ll already have some miles on the clock when it comes to industrial maintenance and the associated mechanical engineering. That’s great news, because it means you’ll be able to jump straight in here and do what you do best.

There’s plenty going on here that’ll make the most of your mechanically-minded expertise, and make the day fun and rewarding. Whether it’s welding, stripping down and rebuilding parts or fitting/assembling components on our processing lines, we reckon you’ll be in your element.

Ultimately, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our production process running and in line with the required standards and regulations. It’s the ideal mix of installation, inspection, repair and preventative maintenance - keeping things running and in great condition, so when little issues crop up they don’t turn into massive problems (and unscheduled outages).

At ANZCO Foods Canterbury we look after our team - the pay is good, provide ongoing learning and development, and respect the unique skills and experience people bring to the business. And our team look out for each other, too. We all enjoy a laugh, have each others backs and whilst we take our work seriously, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. So, if you’re looking for a few great reasons to try something new, or to grow your career with a stable, essential company, we’re confident we’ve got you sorted. Get in touch today.

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

Open Monday-Friday 7.00am – 5.30pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am 12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

LIVESTOCK, PETS WANTING to buy five wether or ewe lambs phone Barry 0272292313

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.

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To apply please go to our careers site https://careers.anzcofoods.com/ and enter the job code 9767AGU

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DEATHS

STOWELL, Bevin William – On January 24, 2022, passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine. Loved father and father-in-law of Tony and Claudia, Terry, Damon and Paula, and Darren and Heidi.

Loved grandad of Tony, Cloe and Amber and loved greatgrandad of Lillith, and Arabella. Special thanks to Until we meet again.

Love and miss you, from the staff of Tuarangi Home Vince, Tania, Geoffrey, for their amazing care of Bevin. Messages to the Susan, Jack and Harry Stowell family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Bevin’s request a private cremation has been held.

SOAL, Barbara Jane – 10 February, 2021 We think about you always, We talk about you still, You have never been forgotten, And you never will.

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain, To walk and guide us through our lives

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Ashburton Weather © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2022

Midnight Thursday

Thursday: Rain, clearing in the morning and becoming fine. Northeasterlies dying out in the morning, then light winds.

MAX 24 MIN

Canterbury Plains

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Thursday: Rain, possibly heavy at first, clearing in the morning and becoming mainly fine. Isolated afternoon showers about the foothills. Northeasterlies dying out in the morning, then light winds.

Friday: Mostly cloudy, with isolated showers from afternoon. Winds turning easterly.

Saturday: Rain developing. Easterlies, changing southwest later in the day, fresh along the coast.

A warm humid air mass of sub-tropical origins covers New Zealand with an active front becoming slowmoving over the north of the South Island Thursday afternoon. A warm, moisture-laden trough spreads across central New Zealand on Friday, ahead of a deep low passing across the North Island and upper South Island late Saturday through Sunday. A south to southeasterly flow affects most of the South Island.

Around The Region Thursday

Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

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Friday: Mostly cloudy. Winds turning easterly.

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Thursday Mountain weather hazards: Rain, Wind.

Rain, clearing from the south in the morning to mainly fine, but isolated afternoon showers about the foothills. Wind at 1000m: In the north: N gale 65 km/h, easing to 50 km/h in the evening. Elsewhere: NE 40 km/h, turning NW 55 km/h in the morning.

Wind at 2000m: In the north: NW gale 80 km/h, easing to gale 65 km/h in the morning, and to 50 km/h in the evening. Elsewhere: NE 55 km/h, turning NW in the morning. Freezing level: Above 3500m.

Friday Mountain weather hazards: None issued.

Fine at first, then becoming cloudy with isolated showers in the afternoon, but rain north of Christchurch.

Wind at 1000m: Light.

Wind at 2000m: Light.

Freezing level: Above 3500m.

For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com

Saturday: Rain developing. Easterlies, changing southwest later in the day.

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

Ashburton Airport 18.8 13.0 11.4 2.6 34.8 E 20 1:28pm 11.9 28.8

Methven 16.7 11.7 – – – – – – –

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 18.3 17.8 15.1 11.4 12.7 – 0.8 4.4 40.0 56.0 E 28 NE 15 12:21pm 11:41am 6.0 – 15.5 –

Tides, Sun and Moon Thursday

Tide data sourced from MetOcean Solutions

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Saturday

Ashburton H 12:02am 12:32pm 12:55am 1:22pm 1:46am 2:09pm Mouth L 6:17am 6:40pm 7:12am 7:28pm 8:01am 8:12pm Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

H 12:12pm 12:37am 1:03pm L 6:03am 6:23pm 6:56am 7:12pm H 12:16pm 12:39am 1:06pm L 6:01am 6:24pm 6:56am 7:12pm

1:29am 7:47am 1:30am 7:45am

1:52pm 8:00pm 1:53pm 7:56pm

6:42am 8:51pm 6:44am 8:49pm 6:45am 8:48pm 4:10pm 12:45am 5:12pm 1:17am 6:09pm 1:55am

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FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sports wrap

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, February 10, 2022

calling time on a week of sport

Bragging rights P16

Breaking through

Club news

P15

Racing action

P14

Covid

Basketball Mid Canterbury is full steam ahead despite Covid restrictions wreaking havoc with most sporting endeavours around the country. Their plans include a mixed summer basketball league which starts later this month. FULL STORY: P16