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Rare royal visit We all know about the need to isolate when that dreaded Omicron is in town and causing carnage, but this is ridiculous. A royal spoonbill, miles and miles from home, turned up on a farm at Wakanui. The very rare flamingo-like big birds generally go looking for coastal wetlands, lagoons or mudflat areas to park up in so Mr Spoonbill clearly mistook the sodden paddock of wheat as something of a swampland. Either that, or he was taking time out from his spoonbill buddies. Either way, it was great to see him here and thanks for the photo, Raymond Logan.

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You can’t beat a pint of Guinness at Kelly’s Lili Haydon

Cathy Trembath, owner of Kelly’s Irish Bar and Café, bought the local establishment in the midst of last year’s lockdown.

Trembath, who worked at Kelly’s for seven years, slowly transitioned into becoming the sole owner from previous owners Belinda and Matt Fine. “I always wanted to buy it,” she said.

Luckily for Trembath, the Fines supported her over a six-month period and helped ease her into taking over the business fulltime last September.

Even though Trembath acknowledged they bought it at a crazy time, the hardest part has been going from being a staff member to being the boss, she said.

Luckily for Trembath, her 10 fulltime staff are “amazing”, so she doesn’t have to be a bossy boss. “It’s a well-oiled machine here,” she said.

Trembath admits that the hospitality sector has taken a hit, even more so now Omicron is on Ashburton’s doorstep – foot traffic has slowed down.

However, Trembath is grateful to her loyal customers. “We have a great local client base, and if not for them, we would be a bit buggered.”

Trembath reaps what she sows by giving the support back to local sport teams –

Cathy Trembath waiting for the early morning coffee rush to begin outside of Kelly’s.

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The Tinwald Cycling Club, Tech Stags cricket team and the Celtic rugby team just to name a few.

While also in lockdown, the team decided to offer evening deliveries, like many other cafes and restaurants in New Zealand.

It was so successful that Trembath and her team are still doing it and now even offer daytime deliveries from Monday to Friday. Now they have regular customer deliveries on the weekends too.

With the changing Omicron situation at the moment,

Trembath has made the decision to stay open for dining.

“We have locals that want to come in and have a pint of Guinness,” Trembath said.

And according to their website they are New Zealand’s third biggest seller of the Irish stout.

That is not the only thing that you can get.

Every Friday afternoon the team puts on a free sausage sizzle, so you can have a pint of Guinness outside and a free sausage or two.

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CDHB breaks down case numbers Jonathan Leask

Ready to go: Cleavers Corner Gastro Pub with its new contactless delivery and pick-up set up.

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Cleavers’ meals on wheels, Covid style Lili Haydon One of Ashburton’s most popular restaurant and bars has had to bow to Omicron by shutting down its dine-in service.

Cleavers Corner Gastro Pub owners Nikita and Andy Moore have made the tough decision to keep their staff and customers safe by offering only a contactless pick-up and delivery food service while Omicron continues to spread in Ashburton.

“We had been monitoring this situation with Omicron, knowing that we would likely end up closing to public dining at some point,’’ Andy said.

“We took the decision to switch to takeaways on Monday before it forced us to close due to Omicron cases visiting us.’’

A drop in dining patron num-

bers had also forced their hand.

“Since the first Omicron case was discovered in Ashburton, we noticed a decline in people wanting to dine out and a lot more takeaways being ordered, which encouraged our decision to contactless pick-up and delivery.’’

He said the reaction to the temporary closure of their dining service had been mostly positive.

“Some still don’t understand but you can’t please everyone,” he said.

Since the Government keeps updating the pandemic rules and changing regulations for business owners, the Moores take things on a day-to-day basis. “The sooner we can get back to normal the better for us, our staff and the community.”

He said providing a contactless delivery and pick-up option would at least allow Cleavers Corner to stay open, even if well below its normal revenue-earning capacity. Importantly, it would also provide staff with paid work,

albeit on reduced hours.

“The staff are all onboard and understand the situation we all face,” he said.

It appeared that most restaurants in Ashburton would also offer contactless takeaway and delivery services to get through the Omicron surge. But Moore was not aware of other restaurant or cafés in town following Cleavers’ lead by closing for public dining.

Covid-19 wasn’t just forcing Ashburton hospitality businesses to change or reconsider their operations, with local retail store, Chicago Joes, confirming they may need to alter their opening hours or close at short notice due to the developing spread of the virus.

Community cases have already been confirmed at Ashburton College, Hampstead and Allenton schools, while some of the team at the Tanglez Hair Studio in the Ashburton CBD were also exposed to a Covid-19 case, forcing them into isolation.

Pressure from the Canterbury Mayors has resulted in the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) now releasing Covid case numbers at a district level daily.

As of 8am on Friday, there were 37 new Covid cases in the Ashburton District bringing the total to 147, out of Canterbury’s 336 cases.

The CDHB said its numbers may differ from the Ministry of Health’s daily reported cases due to different reporting cut-off times.

Media, including the Ashburton Guardian, have been requesting a breakdown of case numbers below DHB level during the outbreak, especially when local organisations and businesses were announcing cases on social media.

Each time the CDHB had stated that due to privacy concerns it was “not breaking down the numbers further then the Canterbury region and the Ministry of Health announces the numbers each day”.

On Friday a CDHB spokesperson said “the [case] numbers are large enough now to allay concerns around privacy”.

However, Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown said that it was under pressure from Canterbury mayors that the CDHB made the change to releasing a district breakdown daily.

He said at the regional leadership group meeting on Thursday, the mayors all pushed for the CDHB to release district case numbers and they finally agreed.

Brown said it was a case of providing the community clarity on the situation at hand, with rumours swirling around the community on case numbers.

Rangitata MP, Jo Luxton, said she had only been receiving case numbers at a DHB level despite regularly asking for a district breakdown and so it was great to have the numbers released.

Brown said around 12 per cent of Canterbury’s cases were in the Ashburton District, which makes up around 10 per cent of the Canterbury population.

He said the 15 to 25-year-old age bracket was making up a bulk, around 25 per cent, of the cases.

Cases have been confirmed at several schools across the district, including Ashburton College and Ashburton Intermediate.

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Passing bays possibility on bridge Jonathan Leask Passing bays on the Ashburton River Bridge shared pathways are an option to easing accessibility issues.

But they are not guaranteed.

Councillor John Falloon said the situation is “a bit of a disaster at the moment”.

The issue is the current cycling and pedestrian shared access across the Ashburton River Bridge on State Highway 1 is width, restricting access to essentially one way, especially if a mobility scooter is crossing.

Waka Kotahi regional relationships director James Caygill said there is no room on the current

bridge to do a full shared lane but “there is room for more passing bays”.

Waka Kotahi will look into the feasibility and cost of adding in passing bays to the existing Ashburton River Bridge clip-on lane and report back to the Ashburton District Council in due course.

He said there is no certainty that any widening to the clip-on bays will get the go-ahead and

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the investigation is separate to the Tinwald upgrade project under way.

The Tinwald corridor upgrade involves the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Agnes Street and SH1.

It also includes improvements for cycling access and safety designed to increase the number of cyclists which will likely only add to the access issues across the bridge.

College holds fire on cellphone ban Malcolm Hopwood

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Cellphones are a distraction but Ashburton College principal, Ross Preece, has yet to decide whether they should be banned from his school.

He personally believes they’re “less than helpful” but wants more evidence before deciding whether to ban them, limit them or allow their ongoing use.

First, he wants to address the equity issue and he’s currently seeking information from staff, parents and students. “I want to know if, by banning cells, I’m further disadvantaging kids who could be at risk of not achieving,” he said.

Preece explains a cellphone can have a positive application as a learning tool, both to research and write information.

If a family of three or four at Ashburton College has one laptop between them and their cell phones are removed, then they are disadvantaged.

Ashburton College Board agrees and, at its November meeting last year, decided to park any decision about cellphone use until it knew that every student had access to a device.

They were also aware some teachers didn’t find cellphones an issue and want to know how they successfully manage their use.

“The board isn’t against banning cellphones, but wants more information

about those two issues before we make a decision,” Preece said.

He wouldn’t say how long the survey would take but says it makes sense to introduce a new policy at the start of a year.

That means a decision to ban or limit cellphones, would most likely apply from the start of 2023.

Preece acknowledges cellphones have been banned at other secondary schools where it’s likely every student has access to a device (laptop) but said Ashburton College’s situation could be different and wants to ensure students aren’t at risk.

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New deputy principal enjoying the south Malcolm Hopwood Aucklander Hannibal Ikahihifo can’t wait to make a difference as new Ashburton College deputy principal.

Ikahihifo is a New Zealandborn Pasifika, with a Cook Islands and Tongan background.

He’s enjoying the South Island, with previous teaching experience at Cheviot, Linwood High School and Waimate.

He’s been appointed here from a position as acting deputy principal at Pukekohe High.

He was attracted to Ashburton College because of Ross Preece’s reputation.

“I wanted to work with an experienced principal for my own development and to support my growth,” Ikahihifo said.

“He’s someone who’s ‘been there, done that’ and is an educational leader who’s taught in different settings during his career.

“From my perspective I’m bringing my sense of identity and my varied experiences of teaching to Ashburton.”

Cheviot was his first South Island experience and he saw it “as a place of opportunity”.

“Just as my own father came to New Zealand from Tonga to work and settled, had a family and bought a house, I’m driven by the same desire to meet the challenges of something different.”

Ikahihifo graduated from AUT

Ashburton College’s new deputy principal Hannibal Ikahihifo.

(Auckland University of Technology) with a Bachelor of Sport and Physical Education and has applied that discipline at several secondary schools.

At Ashburton College he teaches health, Maori studies and Ako, where students learn collectively

and off each other.

His deputy principal duties involve having oversight for pastoral and behavioural systems at college, student welfare and supporting teachers to support students.

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Ikahihifo is married to Jasmine, a teacher, and they have three sons, Kees, Tamani and Gere.

He’s yet to fully meet the Tongan community in Ashburton

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No hurry, eh, Waka Kotahi Jonathan Leask

Moving a speed limit sign 300m will take at least two years and likely cost thousands.

Deputy Mayor Liz McMillan presented Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency a petition on behalf of the Methven community asking for the 50kph zone to be extended along State Highway SH77 at the northern entrance to the town sooner rather than later.

She said the recent addition of the $15 million Opuke hotpools, alongside two subdivisions, means keeping the stretch of road at 100kph raised serious safety concerns and is an accident waiting to happen.

McMillan said she was flabbergasted to have learned that the request for such a simple task, that had strong community support and is in line with Waka Kotahi’s Road To Zero programme, would not be able to be actioned until at least 2024.

“It astounds me that a sign can’t be moved 300 metres down the road,” McMillan said.

The petition calling for the speed limit change, with over 500 signatures, was presented to Waka Kotahi asking for the speed limit change to be considered much earlier.

Waka Kotahi regional relationships director, James Caygill, said there are changes in the works around how speed limit changes can be actioned but as it stands Waka Kotahi is bound by the current legislation.

think Liz [McMillan] is ready to head “ Idown there with a shovel and pull one

sign out and just move it 500m down the road and dig it back in

The stretch of road in Methven doesn’t qualify at the moment.

“It isn’t as bad as the worst in Canterbury. It’s not a good one, it ranks high, just not high enough.”

When the rule is changed, currently slated for March, it will allow a regional discussion about priorities for speed reduction, he said.

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown said he hoped things can be ex-

pedited as he recognises the growing frustrations over something so simple.

“I think Liz is ready to head down there with a shovel and pull one sign out and just move it 500m down the road and dig it back in,” Brown said.

Councillor Rodger Letham said it beggars belief why “you can’t just go out, make a commonsense decision, and put a sign up”.

“I could do it 30 minutes,” Letham said.

“Is there nothing we can do about it? We just have to wait until someone in Wellington decides they are going to change the rule?”

Caygill said that the situation in Methven could be reviewed, but any speed limit change still takes a year to go through the process.

Methven resident Mark Harris and Ashburton deputy mayor Liz McMillan were behind a petition to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to urgently review the speed limit of a portion of highway north of Methven. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

Proposed weigh station ‘anywhere but there’ Jonathan Leask Anywhere but there.

Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown didn’t mince words at Waka Kotahi’s resuscitated plan to install weigh right stations

north of the Rakaia River Bridge.

“We don’t care where you put it, except just not between the two bridges.”

Brown was referring to the originally planned site for the station between the Rakaia Rail Overbridge and the river bridge.

Waka Kotahi had planned to build a weigh right station there, but put the project on hold after concerns about right turn access on and off State Highway 1

in what is already a dangerous stretch of road.

The new plan is to have split sites, one servicing northbound vehicles and the other for southbound vehicles, stopping the need for the big trucks to turn right across the highway.

Waka Kotahi regional relationships director James Caygill told the Ashburton District Council last week that there would not be a site on the south side of

the Rakaia River, with both to be north of the bridge, “somewhere around that road-rail bridge”.

Brown said the two-site model is better, but retaining the location between the bridges was still a major issue.

He said the original site would still be problematic even if it was left turn in and out only.

The details of the project are still being finalised.

“We are working through per-

mutations of this, which include exact location and budget,” a Waka Kotahi spokesperson said.

“The plan is to begin work on the site in mid-late 2022 with completion expected early in 2024.”

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Virtual Relay for Life a success Maddison Gourlay Relay For Life Ashburton was virtual this year, but even with that setback, they smashed their fundraising target.

With the unpredictability of Covid restrictions and to keep the community safe, the Relay For Life Ashburton committee decided last year to put the event online.

Mid Canterbury Cancer Society had a goal of $100,000 and thanks to the community they blew that goal away raising over $130,000.

“We were thrilled with the way our Mid Canterbury community embraced the virtual Relay Your Format which was a new experience for us all,” manager of the Cancer Society’s Mid Canterbury centre Annie Bonifant said.

Not being able to gather together in one place like previous years the 66 Relay For Life teams met in their own spaces and marked the day in their own way, with some walking laps in their local park, while others held small gatherings at their homes.

Bonifant said that over 3000 people viewed the event’s opening ceremony on Saturday via Facebook.

Among the 66 teams was a group of ‘older folk’ which called themselves Dog Tucker, who raised over $70,000.

That went a massive way to-

Mid Canterbury Cancer Society’s “Cancer Cops” (from left) Sharon Robinson and Mandy Casey visiting Relay for Life team, Clares Inner Wheel Wonders, Judy Skevington, Luda McLellan, Clare Chapman, Wendy Smith and Annie Bonifant on their walk in Argyle Park on Saturday.

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ECan propose 24% rate hike

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Monarchs rule the Ashburton Domain

The Ashburton District Council open spaces staff were welcomed to work recently by the sight of these colourful monarch butterflies warming up in the sun on a bench in the Ashburton Domain nursery.

Hundreds of butterflies have hatched in the domain this summer and many of them have found their way to the wild garden near the old aviary.

The council is starting to dismantle the aviary and replace it with an expanded wildlife garden.

The domain already features a butterfly garden next to the aviary and the council intends to expand the wild garden to cater for lizards, birds and butterflies and modernise the area for a fresh new look for residents to enjoy.

per cent rise.

Environment Canterbury An Ashburton farm is proposing a 24.1 per Jonathan worth $4,960,000 will cent average rates inpay $4,456.15 in rates, up crease to fund increased Leask $230.02 or just 5 per cent action in response to clion 2021. mate change.

In total ECan plans to ECan councillors apcollect $160.3 million in proved the draft annual plan for 2022/23 to go out for public con- general and targeted rates from the region sultation proposing the 24.1 per cent av- to fund the $264.02m of total expenditure.

ECan chairperson Jenny Hughey said erage rates increase, up from the 18.8 per cent indicated in its long-term plan 2021- that in developing the draft the councillors had “kept to the commitments we made 31.

A key focus of the annual plan is climate with the community in the long-term plan, change with free public transport, flood re- and carefully considered how we – as an organisation but also as a community – covery, and as the three key areas.

The main impact in the Ashburton Dis- might accelerate action in response to clitrict will be ECan proposing a reclassifica- mate change”.

“We know we need to respond with urtion for Ashburton District river rating.

It is proposing to change how the cost of gency to the climate and ecological emerflood protection is distributed across the gency. And we know that this comes at a Ashburton River rating district, to ensure cost.”

ECan want to know from the communithe amount residents pay better reflects ty what they think of the proposed plans the benefits they receive.

The number of classes (geographical with submissions opening on March 2, and area) that have been in place for 27 years closing on April 3. will reduce from 13 to 6, however, the total rates take will not change.

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Ashburton Domain being sold short Daryl Holden

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hey say it’s Ashburton’s jewel in the crown.

The problem is, it’s blimmin hard to get into and it sells itself short with the lack of a decent welcoming entrance to match its standing and importance.

I’m talking about the Ashburton Domain, our park in the centre of town covering 37 hectares and including gardens, a shaded paddling pool, a flagship playground with modern, state-ofthe-art equipment and a plethora of sporting facilities, with cricket and bowls having been played

there since the 1880s.

It all sounds, well, rather grand and appealing. And it’s certainly up there with the best parks and domains around the country.

Not as good, I must say – and admittedly I do that with a touch of Southland bias – as Queens Park in Invercargill. But Queens Park is significantly bigger, boasts a golf course and it’s just won the annual Kiwi’s Choice Award at the annual Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards, which for 50 years has celebrated favourite public spots, ranging from beaches, to parks, waterfalls or walking tracks. But look, I’m not here to bang on about Queens Park. This is about our domain and its access issue. It’s a big issue at that.

Our domain access is about be slashed in half. Once the $10 million Walnut Avenue inter-

section upgrade project is done and dusted, the State Highway 1 entrance to the domain would become left in and left out only.

The upgrade’s configuration would prevent motorists from the north turning right into the domain. By motorists, we also

break in the traffic before looping back to get in. Would you bother having to detour like that? Possibly not and that’s an issue.

Once the Walnut Avenue and West Street upgrade is finalised, an alternate entrance to the domain would be required. But the

still be able to access the domain, but “ They’ll only if they set Google Maps up properly and are prepared to drive past the domain, complete a couple of blocks, wait half an hour for a break in the traffic before looping back to get in mean travellers and tourists.

They’ll still be able to access the domain, but only if they set Google Maps up properly and are prepared to drive past the domain, complete a couple of blocks, wait half an hour for a

details to that, including most significantly who would pay for it, are still to be determined. No surprise there.

So where do we go with this?

It seems obvious, if expensive perhaps, that the council may

have to build its own new access road into the domain off Walnut Avenue and just past the paddling pool maybe.

Somehow, we need to connect the domain with an entrance that encourages people to drive into what is surely one of the council’s and Ashburton’s main assets.

It’s a public attraction and a tourism promotional opportunity. Yes, it’s true that we don’t want to pave the domain, but creating one main substantial access road is a given.

And after that? Well, maybe we could again start thinking about an Ashburton welcome sign and a marketing and promotional catch cry slogan.

OK, I’m being silly now, and thinking delusively progressive, so let’s just focus on the access to the domain. It really deserves our attention.

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Jeepers Creepers Peter McQuarters PETE’S PERSPECTIVE “I just about had kittens”, as my grandmother used to say.

And I know exactly what she meant.

I’m sure you’ve experienced the same as me and just about “chucked out a litter.”

In this crazy, impatient, impulsive world we operate in, there’s a practice that “really gets my goat”.

There’s another one.

So you are barrelling along in your vehicle in a straight line, and out the corner of your eye you see another vehicle at a compulsory stop or give way.

Just as you are about to go past them, they prematurely start to pull out before you’ve even gone past them, in a manner so close that you have serious doubts as to whether they have actually seen you.

So you swerve away and they cut around the corner or whatever as though they indeed haven’t. What they are usually doing is “saving time”.

Not for them to wait a couple of extra nano-seconds to see you safely past, their mission is so important and they are so time poor that they simply can’t wait.

But you, full of doubt, take evasive action and wonder, “WTF? Have they even seen me?”

Not good.

Another one to be a bit wary of is Carters Terrace turning right toward the bridge.

People there seem to throw the Road Code out the window and when they see the most minimal of opportunities, regardless of right of way, they earnestly plant the boot and avoid eye contact.

I kinda understand that one a bit, as it can be Ashburton’s most challenging intersection.

I’ve been stuck there myself on many occasions, sometimes wondering if I should have applied for a week’s annual leave just to get around.

On further motoring matters, this week news of a zero target for road deaths by 2050 has solicited some interesting reactions.

Unrealistic, claim some, and there’s been chortling derision from others.

I don’t know whether we will get to zero, but I reckon we’ll get pretty damn close. 2050 is 28 years away.

The way it will happen will be driverless cars.

By then I don’t only think there will be driverless cars, but that it will actually be an offence for a human to drive a motor vehicle on any public road.

The technology is really already here.

The refinements will be huge over the next decade.

Satellites will “talk” to your electric car and automatically adjust the speed through different speed zones.

For enthusiasts, human driving will still happen at motorsport venues and closed roads.

For the rest of us, our vehicles will become our chauffeurs.

Now, I really enjoy driving.

I love the freedom of it all.

I’ll still get to those places, but I’ll be the passenger.

I love the thrill of the drive, but not the potential kill of the drive.

If it’s going to make our roads as a killing field history, I’m up for it.

If you don’t think this will happen, just watch.

Broadcaster Peter Mac is Ashburton born and bred and the afternoon host on the Hokonui Radio Network.

The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

LETTERS Protesting grandmother I read with concern the extensive coverage in Monday’s Guardian about Margaret Chapman’s reasons for attending and her experiences at the protest.

I was disappointed at the lack of questions about, for example, the effects on the public if all of us decided not to have the vaccination and did she have any credible evidence, backing her claim in the last question concerning the disinformation she believed in?

She could have been asked how the country and her nursing colleagues would cope with Covid cases overwhelming hospitals and how we would cope with staff shortages at retail outlets providing our necessities of life, which would be the outcome if the vast majority of us were unvaccinated.

There may have been many people who were nervous about a new vaccine but decided, like most of us, we could trust the Government and its peer reviewed science and be vaccinated.

This would be in the best interest of ourselves and the public and the risk of any vaccine side effects was remote enough to outweigh the risk of catching Covid and overwhelming the hospitals.

Mandates shouldn’t have been needed to entice people to be vaccinated. The scientific evidence was there from around the world, warning us of the consequences of not getting the jab. Even (Invercargill city mayor) Tim Shadbolt agreed with the science.

Peter Smith Thank you for your letter about the story in Tuesday’s paper about Raewyn Chapman, not Margaret as you suggested. The focus of the interview was about her time at the controversial protest-come-occupation at Parliament, what it was like, what emotions she had experienced and why a 67-year-old grandmother from Ashburton actually got involved in the first place. Like you, I, too, totally believe in the medical science around the authenticity and importance of the Covid-19 vaccine. Chapman clearly had a different view, which, though not shared by myself, or the Ashburton Guardian, she was entitled to express. Editor

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’ve never known New Zealand to be so divided.

Or so angry.

The protest on the grounds of Parliament seems to me to be the raw, angry head of a festering wound infecting the country.

I have fielded hundreds of messages from people who’ve simply had a gutsful.

A gutsful of the traffic light system, of the shifting goalposts, of the vaccine mandates, of the border closure, of the travel restrictions, of the gathering restrictions, of the infringement on our lives.

I get it, I’m over it too.

While I’ve only been a Member of Parliament for a year, I’m rapidly learning about something John Key always used to say – that you can’t please all of the people, all of the time.

I’ve had emails from some irate with the protestors and the blockade they’ve caused to downtown Wellington, the disruption and the desecration.

They’ve wanted all cars towed

and everyone arrested.

I’ve had others from those telling me to go and meet with the protestors.

I’ve had some telling me I’m a ‘sell-out’ for supporting vaccinations, and that they are ‘so disappointed’ in me and that they’ll ‘never vote for me again’.

To be clear, all the security advice given to MPs is not to meet the protest. While I totally accept there is an element of attendees there peacefully exercising their democratic right, they appear to be a minority and, for me, it is a

safety issue and not something I feel equipped to engage in.

That said, it’s abundantly clear to me that we should not ignore the wider frustrations of law-abiding New Zealanders and businesses going through such a hard time – that’s why my office door in Rolleston is always open, and I am always available to anyone who wants to meet with me here in Canterbury.

So yes, I do understand how people are feeling.

New Zealanders have done the right thing. We got vaccinated in

record numbers. We’re getting boosted. We get tested.

We’ve tolerated being shut off from the rest of the world for two years.

But now it’s time for the Government to offer us the pathway out of this and back to a life of normality.

That’s why we’re pressuring the Government to begin removing vaccine mandates progressively once we are through the peak of Omicron.

Christopher Luxon made this point in a speech to the nation

on Monday and, not three hours later, Jacinda Ardern started parroting it like it was her idea.

But our view is this; that mandates are becoming increasingly less relevant in our highly-vaccinated population and as Covid becomes endemic.

They should begin to be removed progressively once we’re through this latest outbreak.

National is strongly pro-vaccination – and I continue my support of the vaccine programme – but the public health rationale for mandates is much less than it was just a few months ago.

The Government must step up and begin to heal the deep divisions it has created in our society before they get worse.

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Above – Lyttelton Port.

Right – Indulging in some Lyttelton delights with a view of the Lyttelton Marina.

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A group enjoying the amazing views of the Port Hills.

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A beloved gem In the middle of the harbour, Otamahua/ Quail Island, which was once used as a quarantine facility for people with leprosy.

At the same time as the lepers were confined to their one small bay, Antarctic explorers, Scott and Shackleton took advantage of the island to train their sled dogs and ponies before setting off on their ill-fated voyages.

The inner harbour island can be reached via a 15-minute ferry ride from Lyttelton.

During the summer months, Black Cat cruises operate a twice daily schedule. It necklace the harbour. makes for a great excursion, with a network Follow the winding road to the neighof walking tracks aflutter with native birds bouring communities of Rapaki, Cass Bay and a ship graveyard. and Corsair Bay. Another great island jaunt is to Ripapa As a kid, Sunday drives would often see Island. my family whisk through the 2km-long Tucked close against the southern shore Lyttelton Road Tunnel, which at the time of the harbour, Ripapa was an ideal site was New Zealand’s longest road tunnel for a fortified pa for Ngai Tahu and later, a (Auckland’s Waterview Tunnel now wears fortress to defend against possible foreign the crown). enemy attacks.

It still feels trippy to emerge out of that Its colourful history is remarkable, spanlong tunnel into the blinding daylight, ning a fortified pa and tapu burial ground, as if you are emerging from the roading quarantine outpost, prisoner of war camp, and heavily-armed fortress to repel advancing Russian, In the middle of the harbour, Otamahua/ Germany, and JapaQuail Island, which was once used as a nese invaders.

A marauding Gerquarantine facility for people with leprosy man captain, Count Felix Von Luckner, captured in the last days of World War One, was incarceratequivalent of a rabbit hole. As the cradle of ed on Ripapa for 109 days, and his signaEuropean settlement of Canterbury, one of ture can still be seen today etched into a the city’s toughest walks, the Bridle Path, wall of one of the island’s buildings. was constructed by the first settlers in 1850 Today, day-trippers can also admire the to lead them over the Port Hills to their giant disappearing guns (that were never fledgling new settlement. fired in anger), mazes of underground Today, the Bridle Path doubles as a tunnels, torpedo stores, bunkers, and tales highly popular open-air gym, serving up of skirmishes with the fearsome northern unrivalled views across the Canterbury rampager Te Rauparaha.

Plains to the Southern Alps, plus Lyttelton London Street is the beating heart of Harbour and Banks Peninsula.

Lyttelton.

One of the great silver linings to the legacy of the Christchurch Earthquake has been Lyttelton’s elevated stature as a beloved gem in the city’s crown.

By Mike Yardley

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iciously battered by the seismic storm directly beneath the ground, the port town’s raffish, historic charm is still there in spades, but it’s overlaid with an effortlessly cool and creative ethos.

It’s that grungy, boho villagey spirit that’s gone ahead in leaps and bounds, postquake.

The creative prowess positively purrs from potters and jewellers, to green-fingered plant artists and a plethora of recycled-clothing boutiques.

Bars and cafes advertise all manner of live gigs and poets, while Lyttelton is also very bookish, with a host of second-hand stores, including what is surely one of New Zealand’s best magazine shops – Leslie’s Bookshop, under the command of Paul Leslie.

At last count, he stocked over 2000 magazine titles. It’s located at the base of the JD Bundy building, which is also home to the Lyttelton Coffee Company.

The café is Lyttelton personified: businessmen hold meetings at the strippedback, rustic tables alongside heavily tattooed port workers with dreadlocks.

Just 20 minutes from the city centre, port workers and local artists co-exist amid the heady parade of spirited bars, eateries and eclectic retail offerings.

Houses tenaciously cling on to the hillside at the most implausible angles while pint-sized and princess-pretty beaches

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This wonderfully characterful main street is unquestionably Lyttelton’s beating heart, throbbing with a quirky mix of gift stores, eateries, bookshops and record stores. Henry Trading is the kind of store a quick browse can’t do justice to.

The shop is loaded with gifts, candles, ceramics, natural body products, woollen goods, toys, kitchen tools, desk supplies and so much more.

Threaded through this eclectic collection, is a commitment to selling items of quality and care, items that are made to last and made to love. Hello Christmas shopping.

It’s home to Civil & Naval, a seriously cool little tapas bar, housed in a revitalised old brick building, offering local craft beer, cocktails and delectable food.

The sharing menu is dotted with memorable plates such as hand cut chips and bottomless aioli (genius) and outrageously delicious deep fried cauliflower with maple syrup and chipotle. There are larger options too, for grub like ginger beer battered fish with pickle and preserved lemon.

Genius!

An iconic launchpad for so many musicians and a legendary Lyttelton watering hole is Wunderbar. It’s probably one of the first bars I used to frequent, legally.

Self-proclaimed as the weirdest, coolest little bar and live music venue in New Zealand, Wunderbar is a show-stopping sensory treat.

With eccentricities covering every inch of wall space, including doll heads and planetary mirror balls, you’d struggle to find a venue that stamps a stronger impression.

Every Wednesday is Open Mic & Jam Night.

Get amongst it!

Further afield, head down the harbour to Governor’s Bay, home to Ohinetahi, a garden of international significance.

Underpinning its acclaim is the fact that Ohinetahi incorporates magical garden displays, architectural works, art and sculpture. But the gardens have a special

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Above – Lyttelton Marina.

Left – Corsair Bay view towards Quail Island.

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in Christchurch’s crown

significance, dating back to 1865 when then-owner and keen botanist Thomas H. Potts began planting them.

In 1976, Sir Miles Warren, his sister Pauline and her husband John Trengrove bought the property.

After restoring the ramshackle 19th century homestead, the three set about establishing a grand garden.

As a respected artist, Pauline Trengrove, combined her talents with the two architects. What a trinity.

Over the years, the garden has expanded, taking in a woodland walkway across a swing bridge and accommodating over two dozen contemporary sculptures.

Get lost in a maze of perfect hedges, beautiful roses and native planting.

The gazebos and serene settings create dreamy fairy-tale vibes and early summer sees the gardens at their blazing best.

Left – Ohinetahi.

Above – Ohinetahi Gardens.

Below left – Civil & Naval, a seriously cool little tapas bar.

Below – Quail Island, where the lepers went.

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Gilbert Donaldson

OUR HISTORY There are many fascinating sides to Gilbert Donaldson. He’s a raconteur, collector, restorer and enthusiast for Mid Canterbury but, above all, he’s a historian and storyteller.

By Malcolm Hopwood

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ilbert Donaldson slings a leather satchel which contains a glass milk bottle, straw, ruler and tin lunch box on his shoulder, ready to tell children what it was like going to school 80 years ago.

Until Covid limited his visits, he was a regular at schools around Ashburton describing his early education back in 1940.

“It’s important for children to understand what we took to school and how we were taught over the war years,” he said. And he has plenty of stories.

He started at Lynnford School 81 years ago then moved Hinds and on to Ashburton Technical College in 1952.

Gilbert has a vivid memory of the Christchurch to Dunedin Express stopping at Hinds long enough to leave crates of milk on the platform, often lying in the sun. Gilbert was milk monitor and his job was to deliver it to the school.

“If milk was left in the sunshine, it curdled before we brought it back,” he recalls. “We still had to drink it.”

It’s amazing that Gilbert still likes milk although his enjoyment is due to a moment in 1947 when power was connected to the family farm. “We went from candles, a safe and coal range to a fridge, a washing machine and an electric stove. Milk is far better cold.”

There’s something else he dangles when visiting schools. It describes the harshness of growing up eight decades ago. It’s the school strap which was often used to discipline children, even Gilbert sometimes.

One memory sticks out above all others. Imagining they were under attack from enemy aircraft, the dozen children attending Hinds School, built a dugout. They used to scuttle there and hide when RNZ Air Force Tiger Moths based at Ashburton flew overhead.

They flew on training missions between the Rakaia and Hinds River and, if they saw them, they’d swoop down on the Hinds kids.

The dugout became a place where they imagined what it was like for children in the Second

Above – Gilbert Donaldson has either written or contributed to 10 local books on Mid Canterbury history. His next is a chapter on the Mesopotamia Station.

Inset – Gilbert shows off the leather satchel he wore to Hinds School in the 1940s. It contained a tin lunch box, bottle, straw, ruler and, we presume, writing material. He also holds the strap wielded by his teacher.

World War. When a returned soldier from the district gave them Camel cigarettes to smoke, they tried them out.

“I was about 10 years old and had never smoked. We were sick

and vomited,” he said. “When the teacher found out, he told us to write a letter about what we’d done and take it to our parents.”

“He then followed it up by visiting us at home and, if our parents

hadn’t been told, we got the strap.”

It was a razor strop, now in Gilbert’s possession which he shows off to children he visits.

Gilbert has countless memories of childhood which he includes in

his lectures to schools, retirement villages and meetings around Mid Canterbury.

One is of the extensive flood on February 21, 1945, which devastated properties, destroyed bridges and damaged Hinds School.

Children took a week’s leave until it dried out. The Donaldson sheep and cropping farm lost 200 sacks of wheat which were found days later on a neighbour’s farm three miles down the road.

“By the time we retrieved them, the wheat was mouldy and rotten,” Gilbert said.

His scariest memory was of his father, Reg, in the home guard. At weekends he was given an area of Mid Canterbury to defend in case of a Japanese attack.

“Dad was stationed at Rangitata River and had a large cylinder to roll on to the main road in case Japanese soldiers landed in Timaru and moved north,” Gilbert said.

“If that didn’t work, he then had to blow up the petrol station at Hinds to deny them fuel.”

Back in the 1940s, the prospect of invasion was serious. New Zealand was isolated and defenceless with its servicemen and women overseas.

Dad’s Army had a sequel 40 years later. When Gilbert’s daughter, Helen, was tasked with cleaning out a shed as part of a Girl Guide award, she discovered a live mortar bomb which her grandfather had retained. It had lain there for decades under the straw while farm workers slept in the shed.

Burnham soldiers were summonsed and detonated it at their West Melton range.

If it had exploded in the shed, the Donaldson family and their nearby house would be been blown to bits, Gilbert said.

His mother encouraged him to read and write from an early age and those memories and many others have been recorded in 10 Mid Canterbury books Gilbert has written or contributed to.

“She was a great correspondent, wrote to soldiers overseas and sent them food parcels via the Red Cross,” he said. “I also received early records from Hugh, my great grandfather who farmed at Longbeach and, from there, developed a liking for history.”

“If the history of our district isn’t written by our generation, then it’ll be lost. I became interested in the way Mid Canterbury devel-

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oped through my family’s involvement. It led me to researching and writing my own.”

“I would’ve been a good newspaper reporter.”

Over the years he’s written the history of Hinds School, the Hinds Young Farmers Club, the Hinds Scout and Guides Group, the Lynnford School and District’s 100th Jubilee, the Hinds Presbyterian Church and books about the Donaldson, Wright and Anderson families.

Gilbert started as a scribe while still farming at Lynnford and, when he retired and moved to a lifestyle block on Racecourse Road, his creativity continued to flow. He’s written millions of words and must be one of our foremost historians in Mid Canterbury.

But his love of being a wordsmith started in an unusual way.

The family collected the Free Lance and Auckland Weekly which included a popular comic strip. It was a character called Sam who, over the war years, graduated to become Soldier Sam. The black and white strip was created by legendary New Zealand cartoonist, Sir Gordon Minhinnick, and Gilbert collated them, coloured them in and sent his scrapbook to the weekly publication.

“They thanked me and sent them back,” he said. “I’ve retained them all.”

Gilbert is currently contributing to the history of Mesopotamia Station, focusing his attention on the Nosworthy era when Sir William Nosworthy was MP for Ashburton and Minister of Agriculture.

As yet he hasn’t written his own autobiography. He’s modest but would like to see it written as another valuable record of Mid Canterbury life. “It’s too personal for me so I’m looking for someone else to write it.”

But writing is only part of this impressive man’s career. He’s given years of service to the Young Farmer’s Club, Ashburton Museum, Staveley Camp Site, the Ashburton Vintage and Machinery Club and Hinds Presbyterian Church, to name a few.

And, at 86, he plays a mean game of tennis three times a week.

But Gilbert is also a collector of a

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huge variety of subjects, so many they deserve a separate Guardian story. If you think of pianos and organs, he’s collected them, miniature farm implements, railways and classic cars, he has them, bikes, kitchen scales, sewing machines, telephones, he’s restored them and early cylindrical record players, he owns them.

If Gilbert Donaldson is passionate about life, he’s also prepared for what happens after. In his workshop he’s built his own casket and it has very special memories.

The wood comes from poplar trees he planted over 70 years ago along the Hinds River bordering the Lynnford family farm. It’s been milled and crafted for Gilbert. He’s now staining and preparing it for his final departure.

“It’s made of timber I want to be buried in,” he explains.

“I’m going to furnish it with a cushion and a rug. I’ll be there for a long while so I want to be comfortable.”

Left – A rare 19th century Polyphon, the forerunner of the record player.

Gilbert has 40 steel disks that the machine plays once it’s wound up.

During my interview he played the Bluebells of Scotland.

Right – Gilbert tries himself out in his own casket. He planted the poplar wood on the family Lynnford farm 70 years ago, then he had it milled and shaped ready for his final resting place.

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Ashburton’s Taylor Doyle is an inspiring 14-year-old that despite it all has a smile on her face. She created a Facebook page called Getting on Taylors Nerves to update friends and family of her health journey. Reporter Maddison Gourlay met up with Taylor and her mum Zalie Doyle to talk about her journey and raise awareness for her condition.

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nspiring and phenomenal are only two of the many words that could be used to describe 14-year-old Taylor Doyle.

The Ashburton teenager has been through many trials and tribulations where simply eating and drinking can deliver severe pain, but it’s not very often there isn’t a smile on her face.

A few months ago Taylor was given a possible diagnosis of Median Acute Ligament Syndrome (MALS) as doctors in New Zealand have

Above – Taylor on her first day back at school for 2022. Missing a lot of school in 2021 due to being in hospital or being too sick and sore to be at school.

Below – Taylor helping her mum at work by modelling some clothes.

excluded all other possibilities.

MALS is a condition in which the median arcuate ligament presses too tightly on the celiac artery (a major branch of the aorta that delivers blood to the stomach, liver, and other organs) and the nerves in the area (celiac plexus). A full diagnosis of MALS can only be confirmed with surgery.

After years of fighting, the Doyle family is thrilled that something is being done to give Taylor the best chance for the future in being potentially pain-free.

“It is massive,” mum Zalie Doyle said. “It’s a trajectory change, oh my God there is a potential for a pain-free life for her. She isn’t living, she is just surviving.”

Taylor spent around 100 nights in hospital last year due to her condition.

Due to the ligament putting pressure on the artery that delivers the blood to the stomach, the constant compression also damages nerves in the area, meaning that Taylor has constantly dealt with pain eating and drinking.

She does drink things, but only about a cup worth a day. She finds sucking on ice and ice blocks the easiest way to get in her fluid.

If she’s too dehydrated she will have a tube inserted and a pump will push electrolytes into her overnight, while she sleeps. It’s not much fun for her though, because as it goes into her stomach it makes pain and nausea worse.

If the electrolytes aren’t doing the trick, it’s then on to IV fluids for Taylor. Her mum said, that isn’t uncommon as she probably ends up needing them every few weeks.

We are not talking minor pain either. Doctors have compared the pain from MALS when eating to what is similarly felt by people with end stage pancreatic cancer.

She even had to have a feeding tube installed for six months because the pain was debilitating and she had lost too much weight too quickly.

Without a feeding tube, she has to force herself to eat, but the good news is she has a 2kg buffer before needing intervention again.

“It’s an endless cycle,” Zalie said.

world is full of kin “ The the receiving end and

the community is, it’s j

“But she gets up every day and gets dressed.

“She doesn’t let it get her down, she is pretty positive.”

After years of pain, time in hospital and a struggle eating, the Doyle family felt in limbo.

But there was hope after new research came out and meant that Taylor fit the profile of MALS. After years of dealing with gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying), postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (reduced blood volume when standing

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Above (from left) Even with tubed feeding Taylor has a smile on her face.

Taylor in the wheel chair is with her brother Alex and sister Milla on one of the few times they could see her and mum Zalie during her 68 night hospital stay.

Taylor and mum Zalie hanging out during one of her hospital stays.

Taylor not letting anything hold her back, spending time at Margaret Mahy Playground when in Christchurch.

Left – Most days Taylor has a smile on her face, but this day pain and nausea was too much keeping her up to early hours of the morning.

nd people and to be on d seeing how supportive just amazing

Above – Undergoing testing at the hospital, always with a smile on her face. up), and acid reflux, it pointed to MALS’ symptoms.

A procedure that could prove a diagnosis and a surgery that could potentially resolve Taylors MALS is not available in New Zealand.

Initially, they found out the surgery could be done in America but it would come with an out-ofreach price tag of $100,000.

“Having a sick child is expensive,” Zalie said.

“I have had months off work looking after her and we can’t extend our mortgage.”

But with a stroke of luck, Doctor David Yeo in Sydney, Australia, can do the surgery and the cost has gone down by almost a third.

The Doyle family made a Give

A Little page named Help Taylor Eat Again, to raise money for the diagnostic procedure (called a celiac plexus block) and the MALS surgery.

The procedure will numb the nerves which Doctor Yeo believes are affected and if Taylor is then able to eat without pain it will indicate she’s a candidate for surgery on the ligament.

If she is eligible for surgery Doctor Yeo will release the ligament that is compressing the artery leading to her stomach, as well as

any affected nerves.

“It’s a serious operation that comes with risks, but has about an 80 per cent success rate for relieving a person of the pain and nausea experienced as a result of this compression,” Zalie said.

“After nine months of watching our daughter suffer so much, the possibility of a cure for her is the hope we have been looking for.”

But the surgery, flights, accommodation, insurance, incidentals, and a small buffer is estimated to cost $35,000 which will need to be

self-funded, a cost the family are unable to meet on their own.

Thirteen days after the Give a Little page was made $25,880 has been raised.

The generosity of the public has rendered Taylor’s family speechless.

“I don’t even have the words,” Zalie said. “We do feel uncomfortable having to ask for financial help, but we cannot let money be the only barrier standing in the way of a pain-free and bright future for Taylor.”

She has been scheduled for the plexus block procedure on March 16 and the ligament release surgery on March 22.

But Taylor will be required to be in Sydney a full seven days before accessing any health services, meaning they have about a week to raise nearly $10,000.

Many local clubs and businesses are helping with fundraising, as well as Ashburton College, which is having a mufti day to raise funds for Taylor, and Ronald McDonald House South Island.

A silent auction hosted on Hoops on Air’s Facebook page will take place throughout next week, with nearly 30 local businesses donating prizes to auction off.

“The world is full of kind people and to be on the receiving end and seeing how supportive the community is, it’s just amazing,” Zalie said.

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Agates – a blast from the past

By Connor Lysaght

The Ashburton Museum team have been hard at work developing a new exhibition on agates with the help of Malcolm Luxton from The Agate Orphanage in Tinwald.

Agates are categorised as a form of chalcedony, which is a type of quartz comprised of microscopic crystals.

These precious formations take shape over the course of about fifty million years and can eventually fall into the hands of a very lucky (or determined) collector.

But how exactly do agates form and what can they teach us?

A long time in the making The Ashburton District is considered one of the most promising areas for finding agates in New Zealand. How did we gain this reputation?

The process of agate formation begins when a volcanic eruption occurs. It just so happens that our district is bounded to the west by the great and mighty Southern Alps.

These snow-topped peaks we see looming over our little slice of New Zealand were not always such a fixed feature.

If we were to step into a hypothetical time machine and travel hundreds of millions of years into the past, we would find ourselves among a totally different landscape.

Around 540 million years ago, the land which became Aotearoa was part of an ancient supercontinent known as Gondwana. The modern countries and continents that made up this huge land mass included Australia, the Indian subcontinent, Antarctica, Africa, South America and little old New Zealand.

Oh how small our wee future islands must have felt as they clung tightly to Australia and Antarctica, essentially nothing more than a rocky outcrop.

Gondwanan rivers deposited sediments into the sea, and offshore volcanoes deposited ash on the sea floor. What resulted was a hardened, sunken layer of rocks through which mountains sprang forth, eventuating in the infancy of our islands.

Between 100 and 85 million years ago, Zealandia broke off from Gondwana and drifted into the Pacific like a teenager leaving home for the first time.

After all, could you blame it?

If your family were in the habit of causing massive volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, you would leave too.

Fast-forward another 60 million years, and this new large land mass known as Zealandia split apart and was pushed upwards by tectonic action caused by the Australian and Pacific plates.

Aotearoa as we know it was almost there.

Right place, right time The last 1.8 million years have seen

the Southern Alps rise thousands of metres, and volcanic eruptions have contributed to our islands’ transformation.

Somewhere between this point and the initial formation of New Zealand, agates came into the picture.

As volcanic lava cooled and solidified from the outside-in, bubbles of gas and liquids were trapped inside the igneous rock.

These cavaties, and those created by other geological events, lead to the formation of agates when silica and other minerals find their way inside. Layers upon layers of these deposits build up inside these hollows, and millions of years later, you have an agate!

90 million years ago, when New Zealand was still part of Gondwana, a series of powerful eruptions occurred in the Mid Canterbury foothills known as the Mt Somers Volcanics (lava flows). Molten rock pushed up through the region’s agate-producing rocks, predominantly andesite, melting and absorbing their distinctive minerals. These eruptions can account for much of our region’s geology.

Agates can be found across our district (if you know what to look for), thanks to the flow of rivers that brought agates down

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from the mountains and scattered them around our hills, riverbeds and seashores.

In the Ashburton District alone, agates can be found in areas such as: The Ashburton, Rangitata, Hinds and Rakaia rivers Mount Somers, Alford and Barossa areas Wakanui and Ashton beach Agates are not exclusive to these places, they can be found in all sorts of other nooks and niches too.

It should be noted that most of the areas where agates are found are protected either by private ownership or the Department of Conservation, but every now and then luck can be found in publicly accessible areas by the rivers and beaches.

If you would like to learn more about our agates and take a peek at some of these fascinating geological formations, be sure to check out our autumn exhibition From the Hills: Exploring our Agates, and join us for the opening on Sunday March 6 at 2pm.

This exhibition will run until June 5.

Above – Our district’s mighty rivers, including the Rakaia, have carried agates from the mountains to the sea.

Left – Early photo of the Ashburton Tramping Club taking a break at Petrifying Gully, Mt Somers.

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Blindside

Mid Canterbury’s leading sports writer Matt Markham

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STARS OF THE WEEK Des Kruger The Stags needed a hero to get them over the line in the Tweedy Cup final, and Des was up to the task, after watching his bowlers lay the platform. A well-compiled 52 not out guided his side to a well-deserved maiden title.

Holly-Jayne Feutz

Running and walking for a good cause

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he generosity, kindness and dedication of members of Run and Walk Ashburton has led to a sizeable donation being made to the Ashburton branch of the Cancer Society.

The group was able to donate close to $1500 to the society this month after two incredibly successful events in which walkers and runners of all shapes, ages

and sizes got involved and did their bit.

The club has been hosting their annual summer series over recent weeks with good strong numbers.

Money raised from the series held on February 15 was donated to the Cancer Society and then on February 19 the club took part in their own version of Relay For Life, which unfortunately had to be cancelled this year.

The club decided to continue with their own event around Argyle Park, with big numbers turning up to take part, either running or walking for as long as they wanted.

While the weather struck a cold and wet note later in the afternoon, those who were there weren’t deterred, and good money was raised for an incredibly important cause in our community.

TO WATCH THIS WEEKEND 3 THINGS Who am I? Cricket

After the excitement of last week’s Tweedy Cup, it’s rep cricket time this weekend, with a clash against North Otago in the Hawke Cup, Mid Canterbury’s last game of the season. On the Ashburton Domain Oval today and tomorrow.

Tennis We’re approaching the pointy end of the Mid Canterbury tennis season, and there’s still plenty to play for. Check out the stars of the past, present and future all day today at the tennis centre.

Bowls An intricate sport. If you’ve never watched the sport of bowls before, pop into the Allenton Bowling Club tomorrow and have a look at the district’s best in the Champ of Champs Triples; play starting from 9am.

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was born in Ashburton in 1981.

As a junior, I really made my mark, and was quickly selected into national squads.

Competing in two variances of my chosen sport, one led to me becoming professional in 2001.

My first professional contract was with a French-based team.

In 2002 I represented my country at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, winning bronze.

I won multiple national titles in both variances of my sport.

In 2008 I competed at the Beijing Olympics with good success, claiming two medals.

Upon my retirement, I took up a coaching role in my sport.

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She dominated the hockey turf for most of last season, now that form has transferred to the tennis court, with a Canterbury Secondary Schools championship victory. All class.

Ineka Lee Doing her bit for a great cause in raising funds and awareness around women’s ovarian cancer in the Team Teal racing promotion. Driving winners and banking coin for an important subject.

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Ready to take on the rugby challenge There’s a new face in charge of the Mid Canterbury Rugby Union with Tanya Dearns officially stepping into the role of chief executive this week, bringing a wealth of sporting knowledge to the role and keen to influence some positive change in the game. MATT MARKHAM caught up with Dearns at the end of her first week.

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pening the door to the storeroom at Mid Canterbury Rugby HQ for the first time this week, Tanya Dearns gained her first piece of reassurance that she was exactly where she needed to be.

Having spent the past three years living in Cairns, in far North Queensland, Australia, such an action over there would have required a cautious approach for the fear of a snake emerging from behind a box, ready to greet her.

“It was something little, but something really nice at the same time, I had to stop and think for a minute that it didn’t need to worry about here in Mid Canterbury,” she laughed.

One week into her role officially at the Mid Canterbury Rugby Union this week, Dearns said the time had flown by as she met new faces, got herself settled into the chair of chief executive and acclimatised to the Mid Canterbury region.

Taking over from long-standing boss, Ian Patterson – who stepped down late last year – Dearns admitted there was some hesitancy around whether or not the Union would be receptive to the idea of a female chief executive, but her desire to dive head-first into the role and try and bring about some positive change won on the day.

“I was in Cairns, and to be honest I’d got a little over the heat over there, and the creepy crawlies for that matter too, when I saw the job advertised.

“I actually rang a very good friend of mine, Jarrod Ross, and asked whether he thought Mid Canterbury would be ready for a female chief

executive, and he encouraged me to have a go, so I threw a cheeky application in without too much expectation.”

Within a week the job was hers, having received an interview and then notification of her success the following day, and it was full steam ahead from there to get everything organised to be on deck this month.

“It all happened so quickly, I pretty quickly realised how much I had to do – but we got through it all and it’s nice to be here now and settling into living in Mid Canterbury and getting my feet under the desk here in the office.”

Dearns will be known to many Kiwis as Tanya Cox, a fearless member of the Silver Ferns in the 90s, but since then she’s dipped into a variety of different roles from administration in a number of different sports, and even as a coach.

But rugby is a sport that’s been a huge part of her life as well.

Husband, Grant has relocated from Russia, where he was in a rugby strength and conditioning role and is now in charge of a rugby club in Wellington, while

son Warner is making a huge name for himself playing in Japan – and made his debut for the Cherry Blossoms last year when they played Portugal.

“Rugby has been there all the time and being able to watch Warner achieve so much in the past year has been really exciting for us all.”

This week has been about getting used to her new surroundings and trying to absorb as much information as she can, but Dearns said the welcome mat has been well and truly rolled out for her, which she has greatly appreciated.

“I’ve met some great people already, there’s been a few people stick their head in the door at the office to say hello, and I had my first board meeting this week which was good too.”

It’s an interesting time in rugby circles at the moment, and Dearns is keen to get a feel for the lay of the land before going full steam into tackling issues and looking to change things up, but she said the position Mid Canterbury Rugby is in will make things a lot easier.

“I have to give credit to the board and to Ian, the position the Union is in is very strong and hopefully that will allow us to really move forward over

Tanya Dearns has just finished her first official week at the chief executive’s desk of the Mid Canterbury Rugby Union.

the course of the year as we look to implement new things and try and strengthen the game here in the region.”

One area she is keen to get to work on is the teenage grade through to Colts and even a few years beyond that.

Making a pathway for players that sees them stay playing in the green and gold into their 20s is of huge importance.

“It’s an area that you can automatically see needs some work, and it’s not an issue that’s just limited to Mid Canterbury, it’s a nationwide thing.

“But the core of the work is done and it’s all there, it’s just a case of perhaps fine tuning it a little to ensure it reaches its maximum potential.

“There’s some great work being done by other Unions that we can look at it and I’m excited to see where we can take things.”

For now, though, it’s a case of getting the lay of the land and finding her feet for Dearns and she’s operating an open-door policy to help get a better feel and understanding for what is working and what isn’t out there in the rugby community.

“This is a great wee community, filled with some really passionate people who loving giving their time and energy to rugby.

“I want to see that they get recognised more for their efforts, because without them we’d be in trouble.”

A fresh face, a fresh perspective, and some fresh ideas – things are looking even brighter for the Mid Canterbury Rugby Union.

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Covid halts rep cricket season Matt Markham

Covid has struck the local cricketing scene, seeing the abandonment of the final round of the Hawke Cup, and one local side unable to field a team in the club competition this weekend.

Mid Canterbury was due to take on North Otago in the final round of this year’s Hawke Cup today on the Ashburton Domain Oval, but with players in the team having tested positive to Covid and others being deemed as close and casual contacts, it just wasn’t possible.

“We’ve got some issues across the board with players availability and a number of other issues,” Mid Canterbury Cricket manager, Mark Medlicott said.

“It wasn’t just Mid Canterbury, we had a few guys in the North Otago team who were unavailable, and we’ve got players who aren’t that keen on travelling in case it ends up impacting on their work life.”

The second match in the round between South Canterbury and Southland has also been abandoned, and after some robust discussion and debate it was determined that Southland would go through as the Zone qualifier for this season.

The play off matches have been shifted to later in the year, given the current situation around the country.

Mid Canterbury Cricket also announced this week that all junior representative cricket for the remainder of the season would be cancelled as well.

“Unfortunately, we have made the decision, it’s actually been made for us really, that we will not play any inter-district rep matches that were scheduled between now and the end of March.”

It follows suit from other cricketing organisations around Canterbury who have made the same decision.

At this stage the club scene is still going ahead, with junior

Tech default both T20 matches

Mid Canterbury’s last Hawke Cup game for the season has been abandoned due to Covid.

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cricket back in full swing last weekend, but Medlicott warned that they were keep a close eye on the situation, and that some changes may come in the next few weeks should the situation worsen.

“There’s a possibility that we might look to try and minimise the interactions and perhaps keep certain teams playing against the same club to try and take some of that risk away. It’s happening in both Queenstown and Wanaka at the moment, and seems to be going quite well.

“So, that’s an option on the table if we want it, but we’ll really be dictated to what actually does

happen. For now, though, it’s full steam ahead without too much impact.”

One area where there has been an impact is in the South Canterbury senior competition.

They finished their 50-over competition last weekend with the Tech Stags victorious, but the same side will be missing in action this weekend, having defaulted both their T20 matches for today due to player unavailability due to Covid.

“They were unable to get a team together, which is unfortunate after the great weekend they had last week, but at this stage both their games will go

down as defaults, although that could change as well.”

Medlicott said that should there be further impact on the competition in the coming weeks then they may look at a different way to determine who qualifies for the finals – the most likely situation seemingly by working out the winning average of each team irrelevant of how many matches they actually end up playing.

Allenton will be in action today, however, playing Star Celtic in the first round, before taking on Temuka later in the afternoon. Both games are away in South Canterbury.

SPORTS RESULTS ■■ Bowls

Allenton Bowling Club

On Tuesday February 15 the last round of Allenton Evening Pairs which has been played over the last 6 weeks and very fortunate not to be weather interrupted at any stage since the start.

Results as follows: 1st Mike Quinn, John Drayton 3 wins 19 ends 49 points, 2nd Richard Kane, Murray Anderson 3 wins 19 ends 37 points, 3rd Sandra Keith, Kelvyn O’Connor 3 wins 16 ends 30 points, 4th Nathan McKay, Hayden Cowan 2 wins 16 ends 23 points, 5th Trevor Johnson, Marty Watson 2 wins 15 ends 26 points.

Over the six weeks of the competition each team was awarded aggregate point and the results were: 1st Mike Quinn, Rosemary Bennett 82.5 points, 2nd Richard Kane, Murray Anderson 79. Points.

■■ Golf

Mayfield Golf Club

Mayfield Ladies Golf Results - Tuesday 22 February LGU 1st Handicap, 0-20 Christine Ross 93-16-77, 21-29 Helen Rapsey 102-26-76, 30+ Anne Marie Blair 105-3273. 1st Putting: 1st Marilyn Cross 28, 2nd Anne Marie Blair 29, 3rd Sue Graham 29.

Longest putt Sue Graham. 2nd shot no 2 & 11: No 2 Val Fleming- Christine Ross, No 11 Sims Bakery - Anne Marie Blair. Closest to the pin: No. 5 Ross Brothers: Alison Vessey. No 14 not struck. Twos Anne-Marie Blair No 11. Player of the Day- Marilyn Cross.

Methven Golf Club

Nancy McCormick Foursomes Wednesday 23rd February.

AM Winners Robyn Maw & Bev Isherwood 79, PM Winners Katrina Glass & Denise Dixey 74. Winners of the Nancy McCormick Foursomes: Ruth Smith & Sharon Burrell-Smith Total of 156. Nearest the Pins: No 4 Open Methven Foursquare Denise Dixey No 6 Open Methven Pharmacy Ruth Smith. No 13 Open Methven Travel Emma Hampton. No 17 Primo Sandra Marr.

Rakaia Golf Club

Rakaia Ladies Golf Wednesday February 23 - Stroke round Bev Sutherland 109-35-74, Fiona Rushton 113-36-77, Lillian O’Hanlon 54-20-34.

Rakaia Hotel 2nd shot #3 Judy Moore, Rakaia Seed Cleaning 2nd shot #6 Sandra Quinn, V. Bell Nearest the Pin #8: Sandra Quinn, Chertsey Spraying 2nd shot # 15 Fiona Rushton, S. Quinn 2nd shot # 17 Teresa Booker.

Twos: Teresa Booker #17.

■■ Tennis

Mid Canterbury Tennis

Twilight Tennis – February 23 Famous Grouse 14 Donalds Dux 18, We Are Sthil Suzuki 15 Tridents 18, What’s The Score 20 MST 13, Late Comers 15 Know Eye Deer 18, Hackers 20 The Newbies 13, Family Affair 17 Grand Slammers 16.

Pressure goes on as tennis season ramps up Matt Markham With only a month remaining before the pointy end of the Canterbury tennis season, the pressure is on Mid Canterbury based sides to step it up and secure themselves a shot at titles over the coming weeks.

And for all three sides playing in the Tennis Canterbury competition – that challenge starts this weekend.

The Country Mid Canterbury Premier side kicked off their year last night with a late match at Wilding Park against Waimairi.

On paper, it was a match they should have won – but without a whole lot of tennis in the past two months, anything was possible.

The side needs the win if they’re any chance of sneaking into the top four.

There’s a considerable gulf between them, as the fifth ranked team on the standings, and the fourth-based team, and with only four rounds remaining after last night, there’s not a lot of time to make the ground up.

On Sunday, the two divisional Country Mid Canterbury sides will be in action up the road in Christchurch, and it’s widely varying circumstances between the two teams.

The Division One team are in a great spot.

Second on the ladder and all but assured a place in the knockout stage of the season, as long as their wheels don’t complete fall off, but the challenge is a little tougher for the Division Two side.

They sit at the bottom of the standings in their competition after they were beaten 1-5 by Ellesmere last weekend, but all hope is not lost.

They’re only eight competition points off the top four in the standings, and a big victory tomorrow against the fourth place Elmwood side would really push their chances high heading into the final month of pool play.

The Division One team are off to play Bishopdale tomorrow in Christchurch.

They won 4-2 the last time the two sides met back in round two of the season, pointing towards another strong showing this weekend.

Meanwhile, back on Mid Canterbury ground, teams Yonex and Wilson will do battle in one match-up today in A Grade tennis action, while Babolat and Head will be squaring off in the other at the Braided Rivers Community Trust Tennis Centre on Oak Grove.

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Guardian racing

Mid Canterbury’s horse and dog racing action

Comeback pacer out to spank them be held at Cambridge in April, with some of his connections Matt fortunate enough to get their hands on a slot in the $900,000 Markham event.

While Spankem will create a lot of interest, there will be just as many eyes on his stablemate, One of the forgotten stars of Bettor Twist, who has been beopen class racing in New Zealow her usual best in her last few land is coming out to play at starts, and will need to show a Ashburton today. sharp turnaround in form toBut while the return of former with Purdon in the Miracle Mile winner, It’s not an ideal draw, but if he can day sulky.

Spankem, adds some It won’t be easy real interest to the first get some luck in the running, he though with Pembrook instalment of the newwon’t be far away Playboy, who has been ly minted Legends Mile given a slot in The this afternoon, it doesn’t mean the multiple Group One ideal draw though, but if he can Race, and the other comeback winner is just going to turn up get some luck in the running, king, One Change, both their he won’t be far away,” the stable and looking strong chances in and win. the event.

The first evidence of that said this week.

Whatever the now sevenThe race has had an extra carcame when co-trainer, Mark Purdon – who trains alongside year-old, who has won more rot attached to it, with a $5000 Hayden Cullen – elected to than $1.6 million in stakes, does bonus to be paid to the condrive class mare, Bettor Twist today he will improve on, and nections should their horse win with stable junior driver Oliv- there’s still a chance he may find and better the magical one minia Thornley getting the chance his way into the newest initiative ute and 50 second mark for the to sit behind Spankem on race in harness racing, The Race – a mile – a feat that has never been slot-holders event – which will achieved in New Zealand before. day.

The son of Bettor’s Delight hasn’t been seen at the races since April of last year, but has enjoyed two good trials to blow the cobwebs out for today.

Over the sprint trip, the second bit of evidence he might not be a winning option is that wide barrier draw, especially given the array of talent drawn inside him.

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Million dollar earner, Spankem (middle) will return to the race track today at Ashburton.

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Matt Markham’s Ashburton Selections Race 1: Mr Love, Rakero Blaze, Westar Milly, Dragon’s Sunrise Race 2: Tremendous Lover, Lone Wolf, Cut Glass, No Terror Race 3: The Peacemaker, Lancewood Louie, Lincoln Skipper, Race 4: Hurricane Hendrix, Here’s Herbie, Boudica, Tiger Taylor Race 5: T Bone Rawhide, Anna’s Boy, Tres Magnifique, Illegal Alien Race 6: Come Together, Maren Franco, Baileys Diamond, Endless Dreams Race 7: Pembrook Playboy, Spankem, One Change, Bettor Twist Race 8: Resolve, KD Hawk, Sioux Princess, Gaz Man Race 9: Lochart Shard, Betterwithbling, Just Michael, Cab Calloway BEST BET: T Bone Rawhide (R5) VALUE: The Peacemaker (R3)

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How many of that team didn’t become All Blacks? a) 0 b) 1 c) 4 6. In the 1989 World Champs, Romania defeated New Zealand 52-1 in which sport? a) Ice hockey b) Lacrosse c) Water polo 7. Which horse was known as the Washdyke Wonder? a) Phar Lap b) Waverley Star c) Grey Way 8. Which cyclist won bronze at three consecutive Commwealth Games? a) Julian Dean b) Lee Vertongen c) Aaron Gate Answers: Answers: 1. a) Matt Foxcroft, 2. c) Wales, 3. b) Craig Rogers, 4. b) Greg Chappell, 5. b) One, Amasio Valence, 6. a) Ice hockey, 7. c) Grey Way, 8.) b) Lee Vertongen

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Much has been added to your life – relationships, responsibilities, interests, material items – and going forward, you can’t take it all. It’s, once again, time to decide which endeavours are worth committing to.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): The old you would have been eager to define things early on, but you’re now wondering if it’s necessary or even beneficial. Definitions are limits. Mysteries are limitless.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): The tendency to go into debt isn’t limited to finance. In fact, the little debts that get racked up between people can have a debilitating effect on relationships. Don’t let anyone get too far in the hole with you.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): There are those who will try and convince you of a need that doesn’t exist.

Things only become outdated if there are now other things that work better. Be careful not to pay to fix a thing that isn’t broken.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Strengthen your mind/body/spirit connection with physical exertion. Every time you work on your body, it will become increasingly receptive to the command of your mind and the intuition of your spirit.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You have to set your plan in action to know where the problems are. Start now while there are people around you who can help you do what needs to be done.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Why would anyone willingly offer up their work for scrutiny? To improve, of course. Only the courageous and the serious will take this option, and you are in that group. You want to be the best.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You don’t have to be in a position to make a change to dream about your options. Fantasies are supposed to be impractical. Think of it as shopping for your future with no obligation to buy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): The line between sharing and oversharing is liable to be ignored, blurred or completely crossed. Most people won’t mind knowing a little more than they need to.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Money is not the root of all evil; evil is! Money is just a sophisticated bartering system that can be used for purposes as varied as the people who advance them.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): When you care, you care deeply. When you notice, you notice a lot. What’s going on around you will be as exciting and thought-provoking as your commitment level to it.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): As for mental arguments that only you can hear, they serve a purpose. Work out the pros and cons of a decision before you take the risk. Contain deliberations inside a time frame though, or they’ll steal your day.

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with Bernard Egan

All things motoring and otherwise

Racing to the top A

very proud and beaming grandmother delivered a press release to us recently.

It’s about her grandson Hunter McElrea, and Dawn Bruce has every reason to feel proud.

Tomorrow, Hunter will make his debut with American auto racing powerhouse Andretti Autosport, in his rookie Indy Lights season.

For Hunter, getting this far is just one step away from the pinnacle of his motorsport ambitions – IndyCar racing.

Natural talent There is no question about it Hunter has a full tank of natural ability.

The incredible success he has notched up so far is testament to that.

He’s driven the hard yards, but in his own words, “getting funding in this sport is very hard work, and for sure the hardest part is the financial side”.

Right from the start he has had huge family support, and rating Scott Dixon as one of your friends has got to be seriously advantageous in this game.

In 2018 Hunter became the first non-Australian to win their national single seater title since 1985, taking 13 wins along the way.

The following year he finished runner-up in the US2000, followed by two years in Indy Pro, last year winning three races and scoring seven podium finishes.

Shifting up Indy Lights is the next step, which Hunter describes as a big leap – “double the horsepower, turbo, heavier car, and instead of doing 250kph you’re doing 300”.

This year the Indy Lights series will feature 14 rounds, starting in

Fabulous funding

downtown St Petersburg – Hunter has already tasted success on this track – and ending in Laguna Seca mid-September.

Two of the races are on challenging oval tracks.

Along with the very important encouragement factor, the funding Hunter has received has another aspect.

It has enabled him to concentrate on the driving part of his role.

On testing, he says: “I’ve focused on getting comfortable in the car and gelling with the team, rather than pushing for top spots”.

Typically, Hunter’s approach was perfect, and he was soon quickest.

With the funding assured and the driving part going well Hunter says “it’s the best preparation I’ve had”.

A true born racer

So where did this all begin?

Hunter is a third generation race car driver, following on from his father Andy

and grandfather Rod, both very successful drivers in their own right, who are very well known around Ashburton.

It goes beyond that too.

Hunter’s great grandmother, the late Val McElrea, was a founding member of the Ashburton Car Club.

She was a lady well ahead of her time who enjoyed and participated in motorsport and encouraged her family to take part.

Rod McElrea is a life member of the Ashburton Car Club; Hunter’s dad Andy is recognised on the club’s Wall of Fame, and his great uncle Tom competed successfully, especially in his Lotus.

Family dynasty It’s fair to say there’s a powerful McElrea motoring dynasty, which Val lived long enough to see and be very pleased about.

Receiving a grant from The Tony Quinn Foundation has come at just the right time. “I’m extremely proud to be representing the TQ Foundation, and very thankful for funding which was not really expected and has been given on recognition”, says Hunter, who goes on to say he can’t thank the TQ Foundation enough for supporting him.

Support and success Now aged 22, Hunter is enjoying a stellar racing career.

Hunter started out in go karts, then followed a progression through to Formula Ford.

She predicted the success that would be achieved on the racetrack by her descendants.

While Hunter has grown up in Australia, he’s a Kiwi through and through.

He was born in Los Angeles, but Hunter has both New Zealand and American passports to his name, and he is very fond of his connection with Ashburton.

No wonder grandmother Dawn and all Hunter’s family are so proud.

Go Hunter!

Left –You have to start somewhere, and karting is as good a place as any!

Right – Hunter McElrea was born in Los Angeles, but is a proud Kiwi, definitely well aware of his connections to Ashburton.

Indy Pro and Indy Lights

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oth Indy Pro and Indy Lights are American developmental automobile racing series sanctioned by Indy Car. The Indy Pro 2000 Championship is the second official step on the Indy ladder system.

Indy Lights is the highest step on the Road to Indy, leading up to the Indy Car Series.

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he Tony Quinn Foundation was established in 2021 by businessman and motoring enthusiast Tony Quinn, the owner of Hampton Downs, Highlands and Taupo International motorsport parks.

Several well-connected motorsport players have joined Tony Quinn as Trustees of the Foundation, which aims to support young Kiwis with the talent and determination to make it on the world stage.

In less than 12 months the foundation has already provided support to several up-and-coming drivers.

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YOUR LOCAL

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Mach 1 badge on a Ford MusStopping power comes from a set of much power is poured in too early in a tang is nothing new; the world Brembo brakes, with six-piston calipers corner, but its Shelby-derived suspension first saw it in 1969, then again up front and larger rotors all around. system does wonders to keep things tidy. in 2003, and just recently it The exterior also benefits from a bunch In Sport mode, the steering is heavy, but returned as a hardcore version of GT500 parts. unashamedly direct. of the Mustang GT. A new front splitter, diffuser and Drivers will need their wits about them So what makes this one so special? undertray all contribute to a 22 per cent when driving on NZ backroads, as the Like those that came before it, the new increase in downforce. front wheels will follow the contours of Mach 1 is a performance and aesthetic On the inside, a pair of Recaro buckthe road without warning. package for the V8 GT. ets seats is the main attraction, but then In Normal mode, this is significantly In a way, it’s basically the Shelby GT350 there’s also the white shift knob taken dialled back thanks to the assistance of that New Zealand never got, and now that from the most recent Bullitt edition. the electric power steering system, but the GT350 has finished producwhere’s the fun in that? tion, it’s said to bridge the gap The Tremec six-speed The quad-tip exhaust system makes a between the regular GT and manual transmission in the plethora of wonderful noises when fully open, Mach 1 is an experience in the Shelby GT500 – and that’s a rather large gap. itself. and drivers are generously rewarded for Ford’s iconic 5.0-litre V8 The throw isn’t overly winding the 5.0 all the way out to 7500rpm. engine sits beneath the bonnet. short, but it feels incredibly It uses the manifold from the robust, and throwing the GT350, which bumps power up to 358kW. Things are pretty standard for the most shifter between gears is addictive.

This stellar-sounding V8 sends power part, except for the numbered Mach 1 For those that like to race in a straight rearward through a six-speed manual plaque on the dash. line, it not only gives drivers the ability to transmission, and on to a limited-slip Compared with the exterior of the flat-shift, but it also gets a launch control differential which gets its own cooling Mach 1, the interior feels rather plain, but system which does an impressive job of system. thankfully the driving experience more minimising wheelspin while launching All this wonderful kit is sitting on susthan makes up for it. with the throttle fully open. pension that takes a fair few components This Mach 1 feels far more sports car Speaking of a wide-open throttle, this from the GT500, including the subframes. than pony car, with the tendency to grip Mach 1 could be the best-sounding V8 on It also gets stiffer anti-roll bars, front up through the corners rather than slide the market. springs, and a new calibration for the around like a regular Mustang.

The V8 is a dying breed in itself, let MagneRide dampers.

The Mach 1 will still get sketchy if too alone a naturally aspirated one in a mod-

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early four years on from the iconic launch of Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster into space on SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket, the vehicle has almost travelled 2 billion miles in space.

That’s more than 3,202,943,800 km.

The car is currently closer to Mars than it is earth, and is travelling towards Mars at a rate of 28,682kmh.

You can track the car’s movements on the WhereisRoadster? website, which was launched shortly after the vehicle was fired into space. It has a live update feed directly from NASA. The car has completed more than 2.6 orbits of the sun, and has travelled far enough to have driven all of the world’s roads 49.5 times.

Jonathan McDowell, an astronomer at the Harvard

Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, says the Tesla is probably still in one piece, but it’s likely that it’s seen some damage from meteor strikes.

Interestingly, astronomers haven’t actually observed the Roadster with their telescopes since March 2018, but this is likely due to the fact that astronomers have better things to do with their time, with Hanno Rein, a professor of astrophysics at the University of Toronto, saying there simply isn’t much scientific value in studying its trajectory.

After all, it’s just an expensive piece of space junk at the end of the day.

A few days after the car was launched into space, a paper was published through Cornell University which stated that there’s a 22 per cent chance the Tesla could collide with Earth within the next 15 million years.

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The quad-tip exhaust system makes a plethora of wonderful noises when fully open, and drivers are generously rewarded for winding the 5.0 all the way out to 7500rpm.

The Ford Mustang Mach 1 is quite possibly the best performance car that can be had beneath the six-figure mark.

At $97,990, it’s a fair chunk of change over a standard manual GT at $84,990, but then again, it represents an improvement on every front.

But considering every Mustang Mach 1 that was allocated for NZ was snapped up before the ship even arrived, you’ll probably have quite a hard time getting your hands on one at this stage.

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Capacity charge Anytime supply

0.3560 0.0000

0.3550 0.0000

$/kW/day $/kWh

ISCF

Irrigation without harmonic mitigation

Capacity charge Anytime supply

0.4560 0.0000

0.4550 0.0000

$/kW/day $/kWh

ISCM

Irrigation Managed Trial (ending 31 March 2022)

Capacity charge Irrigation managed rebate Anytime supply

0.3560 (0.1000) 0.0000

NA NA NA

$/kW/day $/kW/day $/kWh

ICMD ICDYMD ICDPD

Industrial Supply Industrial Day Demand Industrial Peak Demand

Anytime demand charge Day demand charge Peak demand charge Anytime demand charge

0.3297 0.3297 0.0700 0.2597

0.3313 0.3313 0.0748 0.2565

$/kVA/day $/kVA/day $/kVA/day $/kVA/day

LUCM

ANZCO Seafield Plant

LUPP

Talley's Fairfield Plant

LUMH

Mt Hutt Ski Area

LUHP

Highbank Pumps

Fixed charge Anytime demand charge Fixed charge Anytime demand charge Fixed charge Peak demand charge Capacity charge

694.2752 0.0759 97.3677 0.0768 334.2198 0.0601 0.1375

693.9621 0.0754 97.3238 0.0764 334.0691 0.0576 0.1385

$/day $/kVA/day $/day $/kVA/day $/day $/kVA/day $/kW/day

LUHB LUMO LUCD LULN

Highbank Montalto Cleardale Lavington

Fixed charge Fixed charge Fixed charge Fixed charge

933.2564 95.6663 69.5061 19.2526

932.8355 95.6232 68.5883 19.2439

$/day $/day $/day $/day

MCSL

Street Lighting

Unmetered street lighting

0.1907

0.1901

$/fixture/day

This schedule is a summary ‐ for full details, including descriptions and conditions for each category, please refter to our full pricing schedule at https://www.eanetworks.co.nz/disclosures/

Happy Birthday

For just $10!* Book your birthday greeting, including a photo, for just $10! Ten words only.* (Under 12 children’s birthday greetings remain FREE)

Phone 03 307 7900 Email: classifieds@theguardian.co.nz Level 3, Somerset House, 161 Burnett Street

*Terms and conditions apply.

FIREWOOD, Dry shed stored old man pine $300 per 3m³, Oregon $330 per 3m³, Blue gum $390 per 3m³, Macrocarpa $360 per 3m³, Poplar $270 per 3m³ Delivered. Free bag of kindling with every 6m³ ordered. Please phone Jimmy on 0274414073

PUBLIC NOTICES Wakanui Hockey AGM Wednesday,16 March, 2022, 7:30pm Wakanui Hall Enquiries/Apologies to wakanuihockey@ gmail.com Brent Gray Secretary

PEA straw. $6 delivered.

Phone Molly 0278279168.

GRAZING LAMB grazing required Looking for short and long term lamb grazing. Can accommodate numbers to suit (600+) Price is negotiable depending on the quality and time. Contact: Nathan 0273377900

HIRE GENERAL hire.

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

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

You are invited to celebrate WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Salvation Army Church, Cass Street, Ashburton 10am.

A service prepared by World Day of Prayer Committee England, Wales, Northern Ireland Vaccine Pass not required, seating very limited

MOTORING

WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an MR Green (Lawn & alignment from Neumanns Garden Services) - for all Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills your Ride-On & Rotary Street. Phone 308 6737.

Mowing,Spraying,Fertilising & Garden & Section tidy ups - Call Pat Prendergast 0274445314

TRADES, SERVICES

WANTED

GENUINE cash buyer, SITUATIONS WANTED wanting Falcons, Holdens, Valients or any pre 1990 MATURE, experienced vehicles suitable for dairy farm manager looking preservation. Phone 021 for position. 02102301888. 02914847 or 03 615 7930

PUBLIC NOTICES

MID CANTERBURY PROVINCIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Mid Canterbury RWNZ are pleased to be offering 3 scholarships this year to male or female applicants with a home base in Mid Canterbury.

Applicants will need to already be enrolled in tertiary education and may be studying for a variety of qualifications.

This year, 2022, grants totalling $2000 are offered in the following forms: ► $1000 Scholarship ► $500 Resource Grant ► $500 Lamont Scholarship for a student studying for an arts, music or sports related qualification The family of the late Margaret Lamont, longtime member of RWNZ, who passed away in 2021, has donated this grant.

Advertisements will be appearing soon and all interested applicants are invited to obtain further details from Rural Women branches or the co ordinator, Pauline Hewson Phone 3036397 Email hopelands407@gmail.com

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, February 26, 2022

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

ASHBURTON

Salesperson Bathroom department

We are looking for reliable people to deliver the Ashburton Guardian along with the Christchurch Press.

ASHBURTON ASHBURTON

Full time

This position is six days aContractors week, Monday to Saturday.

Home Home Delivery Delivery Contractors Deliveries are to be completed by 6.30am.

Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton has a vacancy for a Salesperson in their Bathroom department.

This position is full-time (40 hours per week) Sunday – Thursday.

Ideally you will have the following attributes: • • • • • •

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Retail experience would be an advantage An interest in DIY or home renovation/decor Reliability Able to work in a team environment Physically fit and able to lift Have a passion for customer service

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Alternatively contact Warren Riley distribution@stuff .co.nz OR (021) (021) 944 865 Alternatively Alternatively contact Warren contact Riley Warren distribution@stuff.co.nz, Riley distribution@stuff.co.nz, 944 865 (021) 944 865

Buying or selling a vehicle?

• Marketing degree/expertise – multichannel campaign management experience • Understanding of the agricultural sector required • Ability to manage ongoing projects and multiple events

Call the Guardian today for your motoring advertising requirements.

307 7900

Due to the nature of this role and its requirement to engage with our farmer customers and supply partners, it is a requirement that you maintain vaccination status as required by these stakeholders, Ruralco or government mandate.

PUBLIC NOTICES

THE TREVOR WILSON CHARITABLE TRUST [NO. 2]

Otherwise, send your CV with covering letter to apply@agrecruit.co.nz by Thursday, 10 March 2022.

SITUATIONS VACANT

Take notice that the trustee of THE TREVOR WILSON CHARITABLE TRUST [NO. 2] will make an application to the High Court at Christchurch on 11 April 2022 at 2pm for orders, under Part 3 of the Charitable Trusts Act 1957, approving a scheme to amend the terms of the trust deed. In particular, the scheme proposes to: widen the geographic scope of the trust deed to permit distributions so long as it provides a material benefit to the Mid-Canterbury Provincial Region in New Zealand and its residents; define the “Mid-Canterbury Provincial Region in New Zealand” as the Ashburton District; update the references to St John South Island Region Trust Board and Presbyterian Support (Upper South Island) so as to refer to their current names and Charities Services Registration Numbers; update and modernise the trust deed, including to account for the expected dissolution of the settlor, THE TREVOR WILSON CHARITABLE TRUST.

•

Further particulars of the application may be obtained from the office of the applicant’s solicitors, Argyle Welsh Finnigan, at the address for service below.

The proposed scheme and the Attorney-General’s report are also available for inspection free of charge at the Timaru High Court.

Any person desiring to oppose the scheme is required to give written notice of his or her intention to do so no less than seven clear days before the date of the hearing to: 1.

2.

3.

the applicant at the address for service below; the Registrar of the High Court at Timaru; and the Attorney-General, Crown Law Office, PO Box 2858, Wellington (Attention: Bronagh McKenna).

This notice is advertised in accordance with section 36 of the Charitable Trusts Act 1957.

The applicant’s address for service is at the offices of its solicitors, Argyle Welsh Finnigan, 201 West Street, DXWA30003, Ashburton 7740 (attention: Paul Gooby).

Woodbury Downs Ltd Senior Farm Assistant – Ashburton Based We run a 200-strong pedigree holstein friesian dairy farm in Wakanui that works on a high-input system with year round milking on 19-side herringbone.

We have a small, dedicated team and our ideal applicant would have a mature and positive outlook with a minimum of 2 years in a hands-on dairy position.

Previous experience is essential, F and W endorsements desirable along with a class 2 licence or the desire to obtain.

Please note there is no accommodation with this position, it is a drive-in drive-out role.

To apply: Please send a cover letter and CV to Lyn Foord - HR Manager lyn@canterburydriedfoods.co.nz or call for further information 03 302 3817 or 022 326 0883

© Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2022

Saturday: Fine, then becoming cloudy with one or two showers around midday. S developing in the morning.

MAX

Midnight Saturday

Canterbury Plains

19 MIN 9

Saturday: Cloudy at times. One or two showers around midday south of Christchurch, then in the afternoon further north. Southerlies developing in the morning, fresh near the coast.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy.

Southwesterlies dying out in the evening.

Monday: Morning cloud then fine.

Northeasterlies developing.

SUN PROTECTION ALERT PROTECTION REQUIRED

Even on cloudy days

Data provided by NIWA

10 : 10 – 5 : 15 am

pm

Around The Region Saturday

Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

21 10 19 9 20 6 18 8 17 10 18 9

We Help Save Lives

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic hands-on Senior Farm Assistant, who is wanting to combine their passion for the industry with the desire to have a worklife balance on a 5/3 roster.

Ashburton Weather

A ridge covers the country today as weak fronts move up the east of the country. The ridge remains over most of the country this weekend through to Tuesday.

Meanwhile, a cold front over the South Island, weakens away as it moves north over the North Island on Sunday.

Visit www.agrecruit.co.nz to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

To enquire about this role in strict confidence or to request a position description, please phone Emma Wilson from AgRecruit on 021 206 5015.

Notice of Application for Approval of a Charitable Trust Scheme Under Part 3 of the Charitable Trusts Act 1957

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Due to an internal promotion, we are now searching for a Marketing Executive to join our team. Based in or near Ashburton and reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will lead the ‘concept to execution’ marketing for two key categories, being Farm Supplies and Fertiliser. You will develop and execute multichannel campaigns that align with Ruralco’s marketing strategy, ensuring objectives and targets are met. You will also project manage key business events and sponsorships.

Competencies required to be successful include:

Applications close on Wednesday 2nd March 2022.

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

Comprehensive training programmes will be offered, initially Adobe Suite training, Click Dimensions and Campaign Automation.

In return we offer solid job security and fantastic staff buying privileges.

Please send your CV and covering letter to HR.Ashburton@mitre10.co.nz

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Marketing Executive

Home Delivery Contractors

Sunday

16 10 13 9 13 6 13 7 14 11 15 8

Monday

18 10 17 10 18 8 17 9 16 12 17 9

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

Find out how you can help by visiting: www.otago.ac.nz/chchheart A University of Otago Centre of Research Excellence

Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Southwesterlies dying out in the evening.

MAX

Canterbury High Country

14 MIN 9

Saturday Mountain weather hazard: Wind Chill.

Cloud clearing for a while in the morning. Rain at times in the afternoon and evening.

Wind at 1000m: S 30 km/h developing in the morning.

Wind at 2000m: S 35 km/h developing in the morning.

Freezing level: Above 3000m.

Sunday Mountain weather hazards: None issued.

Mostly cloudy with isolated showers.

Wind at 1000m: Light.

Wind at 2000m: Light.

Freezing level: Above 3000m.

For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit

metservice.com

Monday: Morning cloud then fine.

Northeasterlies developing.

MAX

Readings to 4pm Friday

Ashburton Airport Temp °C Maximum 20.7 Minimum 8.8 Grass min 5.9 24hr Rain mm 0.0 125.0 Month to date NE 33 Wind km/h Strongest gust 10:14am Sun hrs on Thu 8.3 129.8 Month to date

Methven 18.5 10.2 – – – – – – –

Tides, Sun and Moon Saturday

Sunday

18 MIN 9

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 19.3 19.6 10.0 6.4 6.9 – 0.0 0.0 147.8 110.6 NE 43 E 28 2:35pm 1:36pm 7.2 – 115.5 – Tide data sourced from MetOcean Solutions

Monday

Ashburton H 12:27am 12:59pm Mouth L 6:50am 7:10pm

1:29am 1:56pm 7:48am 8:06pm

2:28am 2:51pm 8:42am 8:59pm

Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

1:14am 7:33am 1:13am 7:32am

2:14am 8:30am 2:12am 8:26am

H 12:13am L 6:34am H 12:11am L 6:34am

new Mar 3

12:40pm 6:53pm 12:43pm 6:54pm

1:39pm 7:51pm 1:40pm 7:50pm

2:36pm 8:50pm 2:35pm 8:43pm

7:05am 8:26pm

7:06am 8:24pm

7:08am 8:23pm

1:07am 5:38pm

2:06am 6:35pm

3:17am 7:22pm

first qtr Mar 10

full Mar 18

last qtr Mar 25

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Please note all late death notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to: deathnotices@ theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication. To place a notice during office hours please contact us on 03 307 7900 for more information.

Any queries please contact 0800 ASHBURTON (0800-274-287)

DEATHS

Canterbury owned, locally operated

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

Ph 307 7433

DEATHS

DEATHS

DEATHS

DEATHS

DEATHS

COWIE, Jean – Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Palms Rest Home Pukekohe on February 24, 2022, in her 96th year. Loved wife of the late Ian. Loved mother of Stephen and Greg. Granma of Eboni, Joey and Carlos, Great Granma of Anneke, Rico, Macey, Harper and Milan. A celebration of Jean's life will be help at Grahams Pukekohe Chapel, 31 West Street, Pukekohe on MONDAY, February 28.

Due to Covid, restrictions will apply.

Please contact Grahams Funerals for further details (09 236 8919). A further celebration of Jean's life will be held at the Rakaia Presbytery within the following fortnight. Details to follow.

WILKINSON, Alan James (Wilkie) – Died peacefully on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, in his 89th year.

Cherished husband of the late Margaret, deeply loved and respected dad and father-inlaw to Dave and Jacqui (Perth), Joy and the late Michael, Murray and Anita.

Treasured Grandad to Joseph, Matthew, Sarah, Lydia, Ruby and Eli.

BAIN, Julie Diane – Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on Monday, February 21, 2022, with her children by her side. Dearly loved wife of the late Bevan.

Adored and loved mother and mother–in–law of Mark and Robyn, and Justine and Laurence Hanrahan.

Treasured Grandma of Olivia, and Ben; and Thomas, and Jack. Loved Great–Gran of Finn, and Ted. Special thanks to Dr Holdaway and all the Radius Millstream staff for their kind, dedicated and exceptional care. Messages to the Bain family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private Memorial service will be held in the near future in accordance with Mum’s wishes and Covid restrictions.

“Gone from our sight But never our memories Gone from our touch But never our hearts.”

CRANFIELD David Henry (Crun) – On February 20, 2022.

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital after a short but courageous battle with Motor Neurone disease, aged 85 years. Loving husband of Diane, loved father and father-in-law of Jodie and Stu, Scott and Carla. Loved Grunda and Grandad of Ollie and Charlie; and Ben and Mea. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Val and the late Geoff Cranfield. Many thanks to the staff of Ward 1, Ashburton Hospital, who took amazing care of David in his last days and Raewyn and Kate from MND. In lieu of flowers, donations to Motor Neurone Disease NZ can be made online at MND.org.nz. Messages to the Cranfield family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.

At Dave’s request a private cremation has been held.

ROBERTSON, Margaret Joy (Joy) – On February 23, 2022.

Passed away peacefully at Ashburton, aged 81 years.

Dearly loved mother and mother–in–law of Christine and Kevin Pooke, Murray Rushton, and Angela Rushton. Loved Nana of Daniel, and Kim; Gena, Porsha, and Harley; Samantha, and Scott, and great-nana of all her greatgrandchildren. Loved sister and sister–in–law of Graham and Lorna, Nola, Neville and Rosemary, and the late Fay. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Robertson family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7700. A service to celebrate Joy’s life will be held at Trotts Gardens, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on TUESDAY, March 1, commencing at 2pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Vaccine passes will be required. For anyone wishing to view the service go to www.patersonsfuneralservic es.co.nz “Funeral Notices” and click on Joy’s notice for the link.

A gentle man whose kindness and big smile touched the lives of everyone he met. Psalm 23.

Messages to 449 Hill Street, Richmond, Nelson, 7020. A special thank you to Ilam Retirement Village, Christchurch and Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village, Stoke for their superb care of our dad. A memorial service to celebrate Alan’s wonderful life will be held in Ashburton, on a date to be confirmed.

DEATHS

FUNERALS

PREARRANGE YOUR WISHES FOR PEACE OF MIND

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

SLADE, Marie Aileen – On February 20, 2022, passed away suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, with her family at her side, after a very short illness with melanoma, aged 74 years.

Dearly loved wife of Kelvin, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Donald and Louise, Jennifer and Craig, and Angela and Mike Elliott.

A very treasured Grandma of Josh, Ben, and Daniel; Jamie, and Brodie.

Messages to the Slade family, c/- 4 Beach Road, Hampstead, Ashburton 7700. At Marie’s wish a private service has been held.

Jo Metcalf

WEEKEND SERVICES

MORIARTY, Gwendoline Elsie (Elsie) – On February 19, 2022, passed away suddenly at Holmwood, Rangiora, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late Evan. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Janet, Shell and Tom, Jock and Cheryl, Greg and Danette, Andy and Jo, Tim and Wendy, adored Nana of Jemma and Rollie, Beau and Zara, and Tayla; Ryan, and Amy; Conor and Alex, Sascha and George, and the late Regan; Grace, and Sean; Sam, and Kiaran; loved Nana to her greatgrandchildren Lucy, and Hugo; Macey, and Max. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Hazel and Mervin Johnston (deceased), June and Devon Crozier (deceased), George and Lois Ward (deceased), Edward and Gaynor Ward (deceased), Chris (deceased) and Gill Ward, Kathleen and David Muir, loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews.

“Elsie will be forever loved and remembered” Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Elsie Moriarty, c/PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated, and maybe made online at www.stjohn.org.nz. Due to current restrictions on large gatherings, Elsie’s service will be private, with FUNERAL invitations personally extended by the family. To FURNISHERS watch a livestream of the service, please go to MASTER lambandhayward.co.nz/obitu MONUMENTAL MASON aries and click on the link in E.B. CARTER LTD Elsie’s obituary.

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

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

Please respect any COVID-19 restrictions or requirements

MEDICAL SERVICES

HELPLINE SERVICES COMMUNITY SERVICES

services please phone Methven Medical Centre on 302 8105 or Rakaia Medical Centre on 303 5002 DUTY DOCTORS for details on how to access the For all other medical assistance outside after-hours service each weekend. of normal hours please phone your Pharmacies general practice team, 24/7, to speak with a health professional who will give Wises Pharmacy, Countdown you free health advice on what to do or Complex, East Street, will be open from 9am - 1pm Saturday, from 10am where to go if you need urgent care.

1pm Sunday.

If you don’t have a regular general practice, call any GP team 24/7 for free Ashburton Rest Homes telephone health advice.

Please contact directly for hours.

Please bring your Community Services Card. All non-New Zealanders should Emergency dentist bring their passport with them, New If you do not have or cannot contact Zealanders should bring some form your regular dentist, please phone 027 of ID. 683 0679 for the name of the rostered weekend dentist in Christchurch. Hours Methven & Rakaia areas 9am - 5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

For weekend and emergency

Healthline is a free health advice service.

IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE 111.

DEATHS

It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The toll-free number to call is 0800 611 116.

Healthline is staffed by registered nurses who are trained to assess health problems and offer advice over the phone. The service is free and confidential.

Alcoholics Anonymous Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) or visit www.aa.org.nz for more information.

Mental Health - Call free on 0800 222 955. Ask for the Crisis Team.

Safe Care - 24hr Rape and Sexual Assault

Crisis Support. Phone 03 364 8791

Victims Support Group

24hr - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846).

Direct dials to a volunteer.

Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - 2pm, outside of these hours leave a message.

Alcohol Drug Help Line Call us free on (0800 787 797).

Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days.

Art Gallery

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Museum

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Public Library

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

Sunday: 1pm - 4pm.

EA Networks Centre - Pools

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

Information Centre

Methven - Saturday and public holidays 10am until 2.30pm. Phone 302 8955 or isite@ midcanterburynz.com

ANIMAL SERVICES Dog, Stock & Noise Control

Ashburton District Council 03 307 7700 - 24hr service.

Animal Welfare Centre

All enquiries - phone 308 4432 or 027 3329286.

Veterinarians

WEEKEND EMERGENCIES Please call your usual vet to be transferred to the emergency vet.

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