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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, January 1, 2022

SHOP smart SHOP loca Investing locally – just the way Bob and Alan want it Malcolm Hopwood It’s not just the shop local movement that motivates brothers Bob and Alan Johnston. Try invest local, too.

That’s the mantra for the retired Carew farmers, who for the past 12 years have provided financial assistance to Ashburton that has benefited hundreds of locals.

It started when they sold the family farm, while still maintaining the right to live in the house until they passed away or chose to be nearer to medical facilities.

About the time they sold their first block of land, they were approached by the Advance Ashburton Community Foundation, which is a registered trust set up to facilitate personal giving from donors for the benefit of organisations and causes.

Advance Ashburton suggested that the brothers might like to create their own fund for specific use of their money to the community.

“They sowed a seed and left it to us,” Alan said.

Eventually, it came to reality.

“It took us a couple of years and then someone watered the seed and we started with one medical scholarship,’’ Bob said.

They invested $50,000, which grew to $200,000 and enough for the ongoing interest to meet several medical scholarships.

But they made a proviso. The scholarships were limited to first or second-year students, who’ve decided on an area of medicine they wanted to pursue. And they must come from Mid Canterbury.

Bob and Alan’s funding is very indigenous because applicants need to be local and go to Ashburton or Mount Hutt College. But there’s one exception. Because

Retired farmers and private local community donors Alan (left) and Bob Johnston. “We donate locally because we can.’’

Carew was close to the Rangitata, they allowed students who attended Geraldine High School. But nothing else.

Over the years, they’ve invested several hundred thousand dollars in Advance Ashburton scholarships and have now extended their criteria.

“If Advance Ashburton approaches us seeking funds for a specific project, we’ll give it some thought,” Bob said.

“If it spins our wheels, we’ll consider it,” Alan commented.

Neither do they limit their funding to Advance Ashburton. They have a soft spot for the Sallies, IHC and St John Ambulance. Then there’s Kai for Kids lunch

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And that’s why they endorse Ashburton Guardian’s shop smart, shop local campaign. And they encourage others to do the same – do as I do is their maxim.

“All our lives when we’ve run the farm, we’ve shopped local,’’ Bob said.

“We could have gone to Christchurch, but we didn’t. We donate locally because we can.”

Alan said it also gave them something to do and because they’ve never married, they don’t have families to receive their inheritance.

Instead, their investment goes to Ashburton and that’s the way they want it.

programme for children in need, life-like CPR training mannequins for Ashburton Hospital and the Boost programme, which offers one-on-one tuition to young students.

Their horizon also expands as far as Christchurch, with Ronald McDonald House and Westpac Helicopters having received grants. Bob and Alan argue that both benefit Mid Canterbury people.

But Ronald McDonald House in Auckland is out unless the patient was a local child. They’re very wary of giving to national causes where the funding goes overseas or beyond Ashburton.

“We like the money to be spent in Ash-

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, January 1, 2022

al MID CANTERBURY Leading from the front Ruralco boss loves getting stuck in for customers

gettable year by consolidating her standing as one of New Zealand’s finest female farming figures. She was awarded a New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in the 2022 New Year Honours list for services to dairy and agriculture (story, page 4).

By his own admission, RuralShe also scooped a major co’s Rob Sharkie is not your win at the 2021 Women in Govtypical chief executive officer. ernance Awards, being named Sharkie has been the boss Inspiring Leader of the Year, at the impressive Ashburwhile Ruralco won the Gender ton-based Ruralco agricultural Diverse Organisation Award. co-operative since 2015 and Chan was another mostly it’s his hands on, getting down homegrown success story for and dirty approach with cusa company, which knows the tomers and shareholders that MID CANTERBURY value of developing staff and perhaps sets him apart. supporting local talent and His staff will tell you that services district-wide. he’s a different kind of CEO, alHence its support of the ways one to pitch in and lead community-boosting shop loby example, as well as attend cal campaign. key events to maintain those “It is so important to celeall-important relationships brate and recognise local busiwith the agricultural communesses and local workers in nity. our community,’’ Sharkie said.

“I love being out with my And Ruralco certainly does customers on farm, underits bit for the community in standing their business and an extensive sponsorship progetting stuck in to help them gramme. wherever I can,’’ said Sharkie, “We have been a longstandwho jumped at the chance to Ruralco chief executive officer Rob Sharkie: “It is so important to celebrate and recognise local businesses and ing supporter as naming rights throw his and Ruralco’s sup- local workers in our community.’’ sponsor of the Ruralco Longport behind the Guardian’s Shop Smart, Shop Local – Put competitive pricing for their which is one of the district’s 4000 mark and increased by beach Coastal Challenge, plus we support local schools, Your $ Where Your Heart Is businesses and a sustainable biggest employers with more more than 2 per cent. campaign. future, was its people-focused than 90 staff mostly in AshburThat’s all been on the back charities and causes that are “You could say that I’m ob- mantra. of one of the best years for close to our members and ton, Methven and Rakaia. sessed with agriculture and “We make a difference every Despite Covid-19 pandemic commodity prices for arable community hearts.’’

But few things were closer have been for the past 30- day in everything we do from issues, and the seemingly ev- and dairy farming, with strong plus years of my career as it the person C H working on the er-growing farming regulatory market returns also for lamb to Sharkie’s heart than family.

They’re his go-to for downtime developed. Staying close to shop floor, the SA I R O front-line team compliance challenges, Rural- and beef. and relaxing. the industry means I can un- and the services in The company’s popular Ruco’s performance again shone Nsupport PR H I2021.

C T right “For me personally, my famderstand the real issues af- behind through to • Cin ralco credit card, with its disA • S them, Y U -turnover was $245.3m, counts and membership deals, ily plays a big part of my life as R fecting farmers and navigate the C Its A SA management T I TexecuA N A R Cand N U A Y A NCChe this business towards where tiveN team and to $241.3m the pre- continues to be a success. The we are fortunate to have five • Scompared • Ssaid.

C T C T board,’’ K • I -year. Gross profit also card has more than 3000 net- grandchildren.

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Mid Canterbury farming leader surprised at New Year Honour Cover story

Malcolm Hopwood Rakaia’s Jessie Chan believes her commitment, passion and involvement in the dairy and primary sector could have contributed to her New Zealand Order of Merit recognition.

Chan received her New Year Honour for services to dairy and agriculture through her management and governance roles over 20 years.

She expressed surprise at being nominated, saying “there are so many deserving people working in the sector”.

When she receives the MNZM from the Governor-General next year, Chan will dedicate the moment and honour to her father, Victor Sorenson, who died in August 2021 and was a “very important part of my life”.

“He raised three daughters and a son by himself and encouraged us to be everything we wanted to be,” Chan said.

“He taught us leadership is patient, kind and forgiving, to be a good human being and see the good in others.”

“He believed in us and loved us unconditionally.”

Chan is motivated by working in the primary sector and said: “It’s great for building people up because there’s nothing greater than producing food.”

“I look to be identified in a sector that produces good food for society and encourage others to excel in the industry.”

Excel is something Chan has done for a long time.

Chan is the Ruralco board chairwoman, having served on the board since 2013.

She’s also current director of Ngai Tahu Farming, Alpine Energy and Bioprotection Aotearoa.

She is also a member of New Zealand Asian Leaders, an organisation aimed at accelerating their contribution to the country, while in 2017 she was awarded the Fonterra’s Dairy Woman of the Year title, which led

Rakaia’s Jessie Chan, shown here with her Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year gong, was surprised by her New Zealand Order of Merit recognition: “There are so many deserving people working in the (dairy and agriculture) sector.” to her delivering more than 40 presentations nationwide to empower women to think outside the square when contributing to businesses and communities.

Chan, originally from Palmerston North, has been a Fonterra shareholders’ council-

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lor, an associate director of Dairy New Zealand and is on the Land Use Futures Board.

She was also the first provincial president of the Wellington Young Farmers and, in 2009, she moved to Dorie with husband, Haydn Dorman, as sharemilkers.

Chan quickly took on administrative roles as vice-president and chairwoman of the dairy sector of Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers and, nationally, was a member of federated farmers’ dairy sector.

Not surprisingly, Chan wants to champion dairy farmers and overcome the negative image they’re receiving.

“They’re not feeling loved by their fellow New Zealanders,’’ she said.

“They feel they’re villains for ruining the environment, being greedy and are cast as terrible employers.

“Farmers are family members too and are doing their best to look after the environment, people and animals and market their food to high end consumers throughout the world.”

She points out the primary sector has been the backbone that has kept the country ticking over for the past two years. Yet, there’s little acknowledgement of their contribution.

“I want to advocate for them and have their contribution acknowledged,” she said.

Fast facts Who: Jessie Chan, from Rakaia.

What: Awarded New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) Why: For services to dairy and agriculture through her management and governance roles over 20 years.

The award would honour her late father Victor Sorenson: “He raised three daughters and a son by himself and encouraged us to be everything we wanted to be.’’

Other major achievements: Fonterra’s Dairy Woman of the Year in 2017. Ruralco board chairwoman. Director of Ngai Tahu Farming, Alpine Energy and Bioprotection Aotearoa. * Full New Year Honours list, PAGES 10-11.

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June 2021 At the end of each year, Guardian staff choose the best of the year’s photos to share with you all and reminisce.

Above – The first eight people to ride the new Nor’west Express lift at Mt Hutt’s record breaking opening day.

Below – Molly Harrison (left)and Savena Fagalima were the MCs on the opening night of the Heartland Bank Schools’ Music Festival.

Stella Clyne performing at the the Ashburton Highland Dancing Association’s Annual Competitions at the Ashburton Event Centre.

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The Ashburton District was hit by an historic weather event with 540mm of rainfall recorded at the ECan Mount Somers weather station and 185mm at the ECan Hinds Plains weather station causing flooding across the district.

Right – Laurence Rooney looks across his flood-ravaged Winchmore dairy farm with around 50 hectares of the200ha farm covered in thick sand, silt and shingle following the floods.

Below left – Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern survey the flood-ravaged Ashburton district from the air.

Below right – Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern returned to Ashburton three weeks after the flood to announce a $4 million flood response funding and meet with farming leaders.

Below – Staveley ice rink redevelopment project team members Ivan Syme, Carl Shannon, Rob Withers and Clare Harden. They Staveley Hall Society announced a $1.4m redevelopment that will guarantee it can operate for at least three months a year by installing a refrigerated concrete pad.

Area Commander Inspector Dave Gaskin fronted media outside the Ashburton Police Station following a four people died when a van collided with a truck on the corner of Cochranes and Wakanui roads.

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Sweet sounds from the past Malcolm Hopwood

It’s a 1910 phonograph and it’s turned up in Mid Canterbury.

You will find the early form of gramophone, which uses cylinders and is able to record as well as reproduce sound, at Violinos on the Methven Highway.

And it fits right in at Violinos, which is a music adventureland, featuring more than 30 handcrafted musical instruments The phonograph takes pride of place and as it should because when it emerged it was an exciting invention. It was so state-of-the-art that British explorer, Robert Falcon Scott, even took one to the ice with him.

The origins of the identical one in Methven are uncertain, but it lived in Christchurch for many years.

At Violinos, the phonograph, made of English oak, is a talking point and often a loud listening one.

But then it probably needed to be loud for Scott to listen to above the elements at Scott Base.

Right – Sweet music: Listening to the sound coming out of the horn of a 1910 phonograph is Violinos’ owner, Ruth Hall, and Ashburton GP, Dr Anibal Martinez.

Riding for Disabled funding boosted Malcolm Hopwood The Mid Canterbury Riding for Disabled (RDA) has responded positively to its “great news”.

It’s received $10,000 in the final round of Mackenzie Charitable Foundation grants for 2021, which has thrilled administrator, Liz Quaid.

young adults with physical, intellectual, emotional and social challenges.”

Funding for Mid Canterbury’s RDA comes from charitable agencies, service clubs, individuals, grants to schools from the Ashburton Benevolent Trust for riding fees and its own fundraising activities.

RDA’s two coaches provide therapeutic riding for 18 young people on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting back again from February 15, 2022.

Liz’s husband, Tony Quaid,

have 26 volunteers, but it’s always “ We great to increase numbers for the year ahead.

Loving it: Freddy Grieve enjoys the experience at Mid Canterbury’s Riding for Disabled.

“We’re very grateful for local support, including the Mackenzie Foundation. It’s always great news.

“The payment will contribute towards the $100,000 we need annually to maintain the grounds, horses and equipment and pay salaries.

“It enables us to meet our core purpose of providing interaction with horses and to develop increased ability, independence and self-esteem for children and

has been involved in RDA for 45 years and both say the “smiles on kids’ faces makes it worthwhile”.

“We see the therapeutic value that RDA brings to youngsters,” Liz Quaid said.

While Riding for Disabled has a strong team of volunteers, she’s issuing a challenge to increase numbers for 2022.

“We have 26 volunteers, but it’s always great to increase numbers for the year ahead,” she said.

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On the tip of his tongue

’ll miss Ross Taylor’s pukana.

You know what I mean.

The sight of Taylor’s tongue cheekily poked out after he’s removed his helmet and raised his bat after scoring another cricket century for New Zealand.

Taylor and his pukana have been around for a long time, originally being a poke at the selectors in 2007, but one he kept going for daughter Mackenzie’s amusement while she watched dad do his stuff on TV. It was Taylor’s calling card, if you like. His trademark century celebration, but soon it’ll be no more for a retiring great of our game, who’s announced that he’s about to sign off from international play.

Taylor will say goodbye to the test arena after the home series against Bangladesh and then bow out entirely from Black Caps’ duty following one dayers

Daryl Holden against Australia and the Netherlands.

And then that’ll be it for Luteru Ross Poutoa Lote Taylor, who turns 38 in March and is of part-Samoan descent on his mother’s side. No more matches for the Black Caps, dismissed for the final time. Call it what you will.

Black Caps’ cricket fans should all feel a little sad because Taylor’s been such a force, such a reliable mainstay of our batting line-up in a truly glittering and remarkable international career.

It was a career that began

against West Indies in March 2006 and progressed to a test debut in South Africa 20 months later. And it was a career that saw him adapt and transform his game from being a brash, audacious shot-maker, when he first arrived to being a clever accumulator, who could adjust his batting tempo to suit playing

nationals says it all, as will his 112 test appearances that will see him equal Daniel Vettori’s record.

He’s most definitely one of our all-time greats. A legend.

A champion. They all fit and please, whatever you do, don’t be so simplistic to judge Taylor on recent form. His lack of runs,

leave with more New Zealand records “ He’ll to his name than you can heave rocks at, but being our leading run scorer in both tests and one-day internationals says it all

and match conditions.

He’ll leave with more New Zealand records to his name than you can heave rocks at, but being our leading run scorer in both tests and one-day inter-

and questionable application in the two recent tests in India, is not the way he should be remembered. After all, he certainly wasn’t the sole Lone Ranger to struggle against the spin and

guile of the Indian bowlers.

Instead, think back to just six months ago when Taylor hit the winning runs in the Black Caps’ world test championship final victory over India in England.

Taylor says it was his proudest achievement and it’s easy to understand why.

It was our first World Cup triumph and, at 37 years old, he showed his class and temperament to steady the chase that wobbled at the start and partner captain Kane Williamson to our most famous of victories.

There was no pukana, but the beaming smile, and hugs his way from Williamson after the winning runs had been scored, said it all. Job done. Greatness assured.

Ross Taylor can leave the international scene with nothing to prove. His records speak for themselves.

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New Year Honours list The New Zealand Order of Merit DNZM

To be Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: Ms Lisa Marie Carrington, MNZM For services to canoe racing Ms Sophie Frances Pascoe, MNZM For services to swimming Ms Janet Marie Shroff, CNZM, CVO For services to the State and the community

KNZM

To be Knights Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: Mr Christopher Patrick Thomas Farrelly For services to health and the community Mr Robert Nairn Gillies For services to Māori and war commemoration Professor Joel Ivor Mann, CNZM For services to health

CNZM

To be Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit: Mr Peter David Broughton (Rāwiri Paratene), ONZM For services to Māori, film and theatre.

Mr David Ronald Brunsdon For services to engineering and emergency management.

Professor Philip Howard Butler For services to science, education and health.

Dr Michael William Dunbier For services to agricultural science.

Mr

Rodger Denis Fox, ONZM For services to music.

Dr Michèle Margaret Hawke For services to gymnastics.

Professor Harlene Hayne, ONZM For services to health and wellbeing.

Mrs Helen Christine Lake For services to Plunket.

Dr Geoffrey Bevan Lorigan For services to business and leadership development.

Professor Emeritus Stuart Alan Middleton, ONZM, JP For services to education.

Mr Neil Andrew Richardson For services to business and philanthropy.

Mr John David Rosser For services to choral music.

Dr Arapera Royal Tangaere For services to Māori and education.

Faumuina Professor Fa’afetai Sopoaga For services to Pacific health and tertiary education.

ONZM

To be Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit: Tuita’alili Vaitava’e Su’a Aloese-Moe, JP For services to the Pacific community.

Mr George Chandrakumar Arulanantham, QSM, JP For services to the community.

Mr William John Blakey For services to education.

Dr Linda Julia Morcombe Bryant For services to pharmacy and health.

Ms Gaye Maree Bryham For services to sport and recreation.

Ms Alison Pauline Cadman For services to housing and the

community.

Emeritus Professor Ralph Paul Cooney For services to science and innovation.

Mr Prodhumun Dayaram For services to orthopaedics.

Dr Peter Francis Fennessy For services to agricultural science and business.

Ms Deborah Louise George For services to education and governance.

Dr Anthony Jonathan Royce Godfrey For services to disabled people, particularly blind and low vision people.

Ms Anne Marie Te Puata Grennell For services to health.

Ms Bronwyn Elizabeth Hayward For services to people with disabilities and the arts.

Mr Richard Bond Hoskin For services to the blind and people with low vision.

Professor John David Hutton For services to women’s health education.

Mrs Clare Francesca Jacobs (Dr Clare Healy) For services to medical forensic education.

Dr Angela Jean Jury For services to victims of family and sexual violence.

Mr Phillip Ross Ker For services to tertiary education.

Mr Raymond Stanley Lind For services to industry training governance.

Mr John Bowden Mackintosh For services to the legal profession.

Superintendent Peter Andrew McGregor For services to the New Zealand Police and the community.

Ms Rosemary Margaret McLeod For services to journalism and television.

Dr Lindsay Francis James Mildenhall For services to neonatal intensive care and resuscitation training.

Mr Roger Holmes Miller For services to governance and the community Mrs Dianne Mary Milne For services to the rural community Mr Ross Mitchell-Anyon For services to the arts.

Professor Evan Paul Moon For services to education and historical research.

Dr Christopher David Moyes For services to health.

Mr Alexander Nathan For services to Māori and art.

Ms Celia Mary Patrick For services to tennis.

Detective Superintendent Peter Dunbar Read For services to the New Zealand Police and the community.

Mr Peter James Simpson For services to education.

Mr Campbell Roy Smith For services to the music industry.

Mrs Monica Stockdale For services to Māori health.

Ms Jane Tehira For services to sport.

Ms Laura Gail Thompson, MNZM For services to Paralympic cycling.

Mr James Edward Tucker For services to journalism.

Mr Victor Thomas Walker For services to the Māori community.

Ms Sina Moana Wendt For services to governance Mr Malcolm Ashley Wong For services to the community and New Zealand-China relations.

MNZM

To be Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit:

Jessie Chan has been contributing to the dairy and agricultural industry through her management and governance roles for 20 years.

Mr Farid Ahmed For services to interfaith communities.

Ms Louise Ānaru-Tangira For services to education.

Dr Alison Patricia Barrett For services to women’s health.

Mr Nigel John Floyd Borell For services to Māori art.

Ms Anne Marie Borren For services to ceramic art.

Ms Vivien Anna Bridgwater For services to governance and

Lisa Carrington is New Zealand’s most successful Olympian, having won six Olympic medals, five gold and one bronze, across a total of 23 medals in her canoe racing career.

Mr Robert Gillies is the last remaining member of the 28th Māori Battalion and served in B Company during World War Two from 1942 to 1945, across Africa, Europe and the Middle East, and primarily in Italy education.

Ms Jessie Chan For services to dairy and agriculture.

Mr John William Cheyne For services to conservation.

Mx Moira Janet Clunie For services to LGBTQI+ communities.

Mrs Rebekah Helen Corlett For services to education.

Mrs Beverley Grier Douglas For services to netball and the community.

Mr Kevin William Evans For services to wildlife conservation and the community.

Mrs Meijia Feng

For services to health and Asian communities.

Dr Graeme Holt Fenton For services to Māori and rural health.

Mr Alfred Meredith Filipaina For services to the New Zealand Police and the community.

Mr William Eccles Fleury (Bill) For services to conservation.

Ms Elizabeth Anne Goodwin For services to education.

Mrs Gillian Margaret Gordon For services to musical theatre.

Mrs Cheryl Anne Greer (Cheryl MacDonald) For services to oncological nursing.

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for 2022

Sophie Pascoe is New Zealand’s most decorated Paralympian, winning 19 medals across four Paralympic Games, 28 medals across five World Championships and four medals in two Commonwealth Games.

Ms Tanea Jane Heke For services to the arts and Māori.

Mrs Alison Maynard Henry For services to conservation and the community.

Ms Melanie Lyn Hewitson For services to governance.

Dr Kathleen Gaye Irwin For services to Māori education.

Mr Ian James Jackson For services to the plumbing industry and the community.

Mrs Judith Anne Jessop For services to lifesaving and water safety.

Mr Ian McKenzie Jordan For services to the livestock industry.

Mr Anthony Rangi Kake For services to Māori.

Mr Noel James Inglis Kay For services to surf lifesaving.

Mr Shane Patrick McManaway For services to agriculture and the community.

Mr James Anderson McPhee For services to Judo.

Mrs Susan Mary Miller For services to agricultural journalism.

Mrs Marilyn Joan Moffatt For services to surf lifesaving.

Dr Rose Namoori-Sinclair For services to the Kiribati community.

Mr Patrick William Newman For services to education.

Mr John Rutherfurd Oliver For services to philanthropy.

Mr Robert Mark Oliver For services to the food industry and Pacific communities.

Ms Shane (Shannon) Karen Pakura For services to social work.

Mrs Shelley Aileen Payne For services to people with intellectual disabilities.

Mrs Margery Sylvia Pita For services to music.

Mrs Helen Bernice Purcell For services to public health nursing.

Mr Venkat Raman For services to the Indian community.

Mr George Haig Reedy For services to people with disabilities and the community.

Namulau’ulu Taotua Leaoa Joshua James Potoa’e Robertson For services to the Pacific community.

Dr Kenneth Robert Romeril For services to haemotology.

Mr Hans Rook For services to wildlife conservation.

Professor Jacinta Arianna Ruru For services to Māori and the law.

Mr Leicester Malcolm Rutledge For services to rugby and the community.

Mrs Rukumoana Tira Marie Schaafhausen For services to Māori and the community.

Dr Angela Denise Sharples For services to education.

Ms Rochana Sheward For services to the community.

Ms Gwendoline Smith For services to mental health.

Mr Allan Stowers For services to the Samoan community.

Mrs Kolokesa Uafā Māhina-Tuai For services to cultures and the arts.

Mrs Helen Muriel Tuhoro For services to education.

Ms Frian Percy Wadia For services to disability and education.

Mr John Tahana Ward-Holmes For services to Maori and conservation.

Air Commodore Darryn Robert Webb For services to the New Zealand Defence Force.

Mr Alan Bruce Whiteman For services to fullbore target rifle shooting.

Ms Michele June-Marie Whiting For services to education.

Mrs Beryl Joan Wilcox For services to the community.

Dr John Douglas Wilson For services to health and seniors.

Mrs Rosalie Myrtle Martha Wrathall For services to golf.

Mr William Richard Wright For services to conservation.

Mrs Teremoana Yala For services to the Cook Islands community.

The Queen’s Service Order QSO

To be Companions of the Queen’s Service Order: The Honourable Stephanie (Steve) Anne Chadwick For services to local government and as a Member of Parliament.

Mr Kenneth James Durbin For services to the community and youth.

Ms Margaret Ann Hartley, JP For services to local government and the community.

Mr Lewis Vernon Sanson, NZAM For services to conservation and public service.

The Queen’s Service Medal

QSM

Mrs Jennifer Agnew For services to historical research and the Chinese community.

Mr Trevor Gordon Agnew For services to children’s literacy and historical research.

Mrs Nonu ‘Unga Alatini For services to the Tongan community and education.

Mrs Robyn Baldwin For services to seniors.

Mr Aart Brusse For services to music.

Mr David John Bullock For services to bowls administration.

Mrs Lynley Ann Bunton For services to education and the community.

Mr Peter Powles Caccia-Birch For services to the community.

Mr Keith Raynor Carter For services to the community.

Mrs Gina Blaize Chaffey-Aupouri For services to Māori.

Mr John Lawrence Cocking For services to theatre and the community.

Mr Glenn Graeme Cockroft For services to traffic safety.

Mrs Claire Annette Eyes For services to midwifery.

Mrs Hazel Beatrice Georgantis For services to the community.

Mrs Ina Mary Hansen For services to rugby and education.

Mr William Mervyn Harris For services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community.

Mrs Brenda Mary Hayes For services to theatre.

Mr David Dennis Hinman For services to tramways and heritage.

Mr Thomas Edward Howard

For services to conservation, particularly wildlife conservation.

Mr Alan Wayne Kissell For services to the community.

Mrs Catherine Mary Knight, JP For services to the community.

Mrs Jacinta Maria Krefft For services to youth.

Mrs Jillian Meryl Lord For services to genealogy.

Mrs Coral Ann Macdonald For services to floristry.

Mr Alistair Donald MacDougall For services to the community.

Mrs Vaisamoa Manoa For services to the Tuvalu community.

Mr Wayne Calven Martin For services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Ms Ailsa Diane McGilvary (Ailsa McGilvary-Howard) For services to conservation, particularly wildlife conservation.

Mrs Gloria Elaine McHutchon For services to the community.

Mr Ernest Ryburn Meyer For services to the community and education.

Mrs Maureen Stuart Meyer For services to the community.

Reverend Canon Ihipera Waikare Morrell For services to the Māori language and community.

Mrs Irene Edith Mosley For services to the community.

Mrs Janet Elinor Oakley For services to the community and the arts.

Mrs Yvonne Margaret O’Dowd For services to the community.

Mrs Taulapu Oliver, JP For services to the Pacific community.

Ms Glorious Marie Oxenham For services to the Melanesian community.

Mrs Jane Painter For services to the community.

Mr Nicholas David Perrin For services to historical research.

Mr Nigel Ernest Perry For services to tennis and table tennis.

Mrs Jan Maree Rutledge For services to transitional housing.

Mrs Sandra Maree Spier For services to health and the community.

Mrs Alison Rosemary Stanes For services to the environment.

Mr Garry Manson Taylor For services to the community and philanthropy.

Mr Kevin Manson Taylor For services to the community and philanthropy.

Mrs Ingi Kulesa Sale Tusini-Rex For services to the Niue community.

Mr Brian William Vincent For services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community.

Mrs Noeline Ann Watson For services to the community.

Mr Paul Henry Wilkins For services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand the community.

Mr John David Thomas Williamson For services to the community.

HONORARY

Ms Jessica Wim Geertje Buddendijk For services to the aged care sector.

Mr Tito Daurewa For services to the Pacific community and Pacific rugby.

Mrs Falanisesi Fusitu’a Hafoka For services to the Tongan community.

The NZ Distinguished Service Decoration DSD

Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Dean Blythen For services to the New Zealand Defence Force Wing Commander Richard Francis Deihl For services to the New Zealand Defence Force

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All things motoring and otherwise

Bentley cleans up B

entley Motors has rounded off a memorable year of international recognition picking up a number of impressive accolades.

The world’s most sought-after luxury car brand claimed ten titles across multiple and varied disciplines, including Best Dream Machine, Luxury Car of the Year, the number one Great British Automotive Executive, and the innovative

response of the Crisis Management Team to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a year that truly summed up the diversity of Bentley’s achievements, its newest models won great praise with the world’s finest luxury four-door grand tourer, Flying Spur, strengthening that position and named as Best Dream Machine at MotorWeek’s ‘Driver Choice Awards’ and Luxury Car of the Year by Auto Express.

Further recognition was passed down from Robb

Report’s coveted, ‘Best of the Best’ for the ‘Best Automotive Interior’ award, praised for showcasing ‘the finest British craftsmanship and design blended with innovative technology.’

The unrivalled excellence of a Bentley interior was also once again highlighted as one of ‘Wards 10 Best Interiors’ for the third consecutive year. This time, the benchmark luxury SUV, Bentayga, was praised for ‘taking bespoke to another level.’

Is your car a modern classic?

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very year British valuation and insurance specialist company Hagerty compiles its Bull Market list, which identifies classic and modern-classic cars offering a pleasurable driving experience that may appreciate in value.

There are no guarantees, of course.

The company says its standout advice is for people to “buy a car they like first and foremost.

Should it deliver a healthy return financially, it should be considered an added bonus.”

The numbers don’t always translate to the New Zealand market of course, and some on Hagerty’s top 10 list each year are older classics you won’t necessarily see in any number in this country.

But the company’s business is global and its choices always make for fascinating reading.

We’ve chosen five “modern classics” from Hagerty’s 2022 Bull Market list that Kiwi enthusiasts might like to consider.

Mini Cooper R50 (2001-06) BMW’s new Mini made its public debut at the turn of the 21st century.

It offered a delightful homage to the original Austin, no longer quite as mini in stature but still carrying off that effortless, classless vibe.

Ferrari 458 Italia

Most importantly of all, the new Mini was still fun.

The R50 model is instantly recognisable and one that Hagerty believes will be increasingly collectable.

Ferrari 458 Italia (2010-15) Heralded by many as the end of an era for Ferrari, the 458 Italia was the last naturally aspirated V8 made in Maranello.

Pininfarina’s striking styling is clean and dramatic, and with a 4.5-litre V8 and rearwheel drive it offers driving perfection.

Is the Ferrari 458 Italia a “keeper” within collector circles?

Hagerty says yes. The average value of the cars it insures worldwide have increased by 3.7 per cent in 2021 compared with the previous year.

Also, there has been an increase in younger buyers: 46 per cent of these own-

ers were born between 1964-81 (“Generation X”) compared with 34 per cent across all vehicles insured.

Maserati 3200 (1998-2002) Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the 3200 is both elegant and muscular, with signature details such as the boomerang-shaped rear light cluster and the distinctive Maserati trident badge set into the C-pillar.

It was a car that encouraged you to share it with the world, even if you knew, in your heart of hearts, that the sensible thing would be to take your money and spend it on a Porsche 911 or Jaguar XKR. Coming from such an evocative marque, and offering such striking design and high performance, the 3200 GT remains a great-value package.

Porsche Boxster (1996-2004) The Boxster, by sharing its componentry with the 996-generation 911 and debuting far more efficient production methods at the company, helped save Porsche.

Today the 986 Boxster is seen as one of the most affordable ways to own a Porsche, with many early reviews claiming it to be a better driver’s car than the 911 of the day.

The original 986 Boxster has found its place with the modern-classic crowd, with a rise in average values of nearly five per cent.

Volkswagen T3/T25 Camper (19792002) Marketed under numerous names, including Transporter, the T25 was the third generation of Volkswagen’s practical rear-engined working vehicle and was introduced in 1979.

Family lineage to the “bay window” Type 2 was clear to see, but its squaredoff detailing brought the new van more in line with Volkswagen’s contemporary passenger car range.

Some of the older or more specialised vehicles recommended by Hagerty, included the MG TB (1939-40), Renault 4L (1961-94), Renault Clio Williams (199395), Rolls-Royce Carmargue (1977-86), Triumph TR6 (1969-76).

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prilia Australia is excited to confirm the introduction of the most advanced, engaging and off-road-capable adventure bike for learner riders: the Tuareg 660 L. Expected to arrive in local showrooms

by July – after the highly anticipated full-power Tuareg 660 in May/June – the LAMS-approved Tuareg 660 L is the perfect partner for dirt-seeking learner riders by guaranteeing confidence, comfort and capability, thus ultimately enhancing the rider’s skills and ability.

As such, outputs of the 660cc parallel-twin engine have been retuned to 35kW (47.6hp) of power at 5500rpm and 61Nm of torque at a flexible 5000rpm.

All other technical features of the allnew mid-capacity adventure bike are unchanged.

The 660 platform represents the start of a new era for Aprilia.

One defined by lightweight and high-performance motorcycles with an attractive design and unique, unequivocally premium technological content.

It is Aprilia’s response to the new generation’s demand for easy and fun vehicles capable of being just as thrilling on the daily commute as they are on dynamic rides. The result is a range of medium-engine bikes that introduce a new conception of sportiness, in line with the expectations of a younger and more knowledgeable market.

Following on the heels of the highly popular RS 660 and Tuono 660, dedicated to street sport riding, this is a true offroad bike.

It bears a name that was introduced

by Aprilia in 1985, which subsequently became legendary. With such a significant history, the Tuareg name expresses a unique set of values: a guarantee of riding quality, performance and fun.

Tuareg 660 is also exceptional on the road and on even the longest and most adventurous trips.

It was designed to accompany those seeking freedom – a core value in the culture of the Tuareg people, who identify with the name “imohag”, meaning “free men”. Granting the gift of freedom is Tuareg’s real mission.

Tuareg 660 was designed, developed and built to be the best combination of single-cylinder enduro bikes and medium-engine capacity adventure bikes.

Two opposing worlds – until now.

Tuareg 660 raises the bar for off-road adventure bike riding.

The parallel configuration of the Aprilia twin-cylinder engine allowed the designers to maintain a contained saddle height off the ground and come up with a much lower straddle arch, making it easy for riders of any height to reach the ground.

Character and performance

But, at the same time, it places its supreme travelling spirit centre stage thanks to its impeccable performance on asphalt, its premium technical content, the performance of its 80hp (58.8kW) twin-cylinder and its reduced weight of just 187kg without fluids.

Ergonomics and ride Defining the ergonomics was one of the most complex development challenges, given Tuareg 660’s primary goal of representing the best combination of two distinct worlds: the single-cylinder enduro world and the adventure bike world.

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Taking on the Tesla

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exus is preparing to take on the likes of Ferrari, Porsche and Tesla with an electric alternative to the world’s top supercars.

The Japanese brand says its follow-up act to the V10-powered Lexus LFA will be a battery-powered beast with shocking acceleration.

The machine will take on the long-delayed Tesla Roadster sports car, along with the likes of Ferrari and Porsche.

Lexus International president, Koji Sato, said the machine will offer world-class performance.

“With bold proportions and low ride height essential to a sports car, it will showcase the unique driving performance of a Lexus, and become a model that symbolises the future of the brand,” he said.

“Acceleration time will be in the low two second range, cruising range over 700km, and with the possible use of solid-state batteries in mind, we will aim to create a truly high performance battery EV.”

The ultra-modern 660 twin-cylinder, the base of the new Aprilia family, was designed to equip a range of bikes intended for various uses: versatility was one of the design goals, along with performance and reduced weight. This was one of the reasons for the decision to create a forward-facing twin-cylinder, a latest generation, extremely compact unit derived from the front bank of the 1100cc V4, from which it draws concepts and measurements, and Euro 5 approved.

This configuration stands out for its compact dimensions and light weight; an engine with reduced horizontal and lateral bulk allows for great design freedom, both in terms of arranging the fundamental organs such as intake and exhaust.

The new Aprilia twin is the result of experience gained from the ultra-powerful engine that equips the RSV4; it therefore benefits from an extremely high performing and tried and tested foundation: the head, combustion chamber, ducts, cylinders and pistons derive from the V4.

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Mid Canterbury’s 2021 sporting events in retrospect – June

Women’s 10s rugby came to town with Jason Ree from MCRFU one of the driving forces behind it.

The Watters Cup got under way, and Celtic made a lot of the early play, producing some outstanding results.

Local horseman Graeme Ward broke a threeyear drought when he reined Dreamsinthemist to success at Timaru.

The Mayfield ladies; Christine Ross, Lynley Mackenzie, Lal Mulligan and Judy Webb won the Aorangi Open Women’s Pennants.

Jeremy Markham added his name to the list of local bowlers to have won a national title when his side won the New Zealand Indoor Bowls Fours.

Southern became the toast of Canterbury Country rugby when they won the Combined final beating Southbridge at Hinds.

Things really started to heat up in Premier netball, with the only clear question – who can beat Hampstead?

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FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sports wrap

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calling time on a week of sport

To the limit

Josh Kingsbury will ride from the Southern Alps to the ocean on Monday – 315km – all in the name of raising awareness around meningitis. A subject very near to his heart. FULL STORY: P16

Meg’s rise continues

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Test yourself

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Sporting ABC of 2021 P17

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Josh going to the limit in the name of his sister Josh Kingsbury is about to go to hell and back, but he’s looking forward to the ride. On Monday, the Mid Cantabrian will embark on a 315km mountain bike ride that will take him from the Southern Alps to the ocean – and it’s all in the name of raising awareness around meningococcal vaccines. A subject dear to his heart. MATT MARKHAM caught up with Josh ahead of the ride.

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onday will mark eight years to the day that the lives of Josh Kingsbury and his family were forever changed.

A carefree Mid Canterbury mid-twenty something, enjoying the summer break of 2013-2014, his world came crashing down early in the New Year when his little sister, Courtenay Rushton, suddenly and tragically passed away after contracting meningitis.

She was 16.

“Courtenay was a real star – happy, smart, talented and beautiful,” Josh said.

“And now, since she passed away, all we have left is a memory. A memory not to be forgotten, a strong memory which I hope can help many others not to have to live with only a memory.”

Kingsbury’s extended family have since been strong advocates for all manner of discussions around meningitis, and in the past year have launched a petition to see funding for vaccinations for the disease be available for free to all school-aged children.

And next week, Josh is going to do his bit by embarking on the bike ride of a lifetime.

“Any element of awareness being raised is a good thing, and the hope is that by doing this we can raise a lot more.

“Everyone knows about the meningitis shot that we all got, but not many are aware about the four or five other strains that are out there that we need protected from as well.

“Mountain biking is my passion, and I’ve always wanted to the Alps to Ocean ride and the more I talked about it the more enthused people seemed to become

Meningitis Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges (the membrane lining the brain and spinal cord).

It usually refers to infections caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and other micro-organisms such as parasites.

The most common form of meningitis is bacterial meningitis. It is life threatening and can cause death within hours, if not properly treated.

Some of the bacteria that cause meningitis can also cause septicaemia.

This is an infection of the blood.

The toxins released by the bacteria into the blood can cause damage to blood vessels and organs throughout the body.

Some people develop meningitis or septicaemia. Other people develop both meningitis and septicaemia at the same time.

There are many types of meningitis including pneumococcal meningitis and meningococcal meningitis.

Whilst the symptoms are similar for each, the causes, treatments and outcomes do vary.

Josh Kingsbury will embark on a 315km mountainbike ride on Monday to raise awareness and funds around meningitis. with me doing it.

“So, after a while, I thought why not tie it in with trying to raise some awareness and funds.”

The ride will see Josh begin at 4am on Monday morning from the top of Lake Pukaki, and he’ll make his way through Twizel, Omarama, Kurow and Duntroon, with the aim of reaching the beach at Oamaru around 8pm.

It’s a challenge only for the brave, with some tough terrain and serious time in the saddle, but Josh is looking forward to it.

“I’ve been trying to get as much training in as possible, but I’ve actually had to take it easy with a shoulder injury.

“It’s mainly been just getting time in the saddle though and getting used to that; it’s a long time to be biking so trying to get match fit for that has been the main goal.”

The obvious motivation aside, Josh has drawn plenty of inspiration from his friends and family, many of whom will join him at various points on the ride to keep him company, and the support he’s received has been overwhelming.

“There’s people that have come out of everywhere, families who have been impacted by meningitis who I’ve never met before who want to be a part of it, and I know that having all that extra motivation will help me along the way.”

One special person who will join him at various points along the trek is five-yearold daughter, Ruby.

“That’ll be the best bit, I think.”

Kingsbury said a number of businesses had come on board and helped with the cause, including Pushbikes in Christchurch, who had offered him advice and supplied gear to help him along the

way, Emma Todd and the team at Chicago Joes and Josh’s partner, Leeanne from Fancy Fox’s Grooming, who have been selling wristbands.

“The support has been incredible.

“I’m honestly blown away by it, and my aim is now to go out there and make it all worth it for everyone who has supported me.”

While awareness and funds are near the top of the priority list for the entire adventure, Josh is adamant that just one piece of news will make him smile the most at the end of it all.

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“If I hear that even just one child has been taken out and been vaccinated as a result of what I’ve done, knowing that it could potentially help save that child’s life is all I need.”

Follow Josh Monday – January 3 (approximate times)

4am: Start at top of Lake Pukaki 7am: Arrive in Twizel 11am: Stop in Omarama 3pm: Arrive in Kurow 5pm: Arrive in Duntroon 8pm: Arrive in Oamaru Keep up with his progress on Facebook. Search for Ride for Meningitis Awareness To contribute, head to Givealittle and search for Ride for Meningitis Awareness

Josh Kingsbury in action on his mountainbike.

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Sporting year in review – The ABC of it all Matt Markham

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ickleball

Talk about a meteoric rise from virtual obscurity.

I don’t think anyone probably realised when this new sport arrived in town a couple of years ago, just how big things would get. But through the dedication and passion of a number of key people and a core nucleus of players who are keen to get out onto the court and play the game they love, pickleball has prospered in Mid Canterbury.

From club nights, right through to the elite level tournaments it’s an ever-growing beast with more and more people picking it up and falling in love with it.

And the best news?

We’re actually quite good at producing top-line players.

Groups of locals have travelled across the country to compete in national events and come home with gold, silver and bronze medals putting them right up in the the top of the three nationally in the sport in our country.

There’s also the Mid Canterbury Winter Classic – a huge event on the pickleball calendar for everyone who plays in New Zealand with big numbers of players converging in Ashburton for a weekend of play. Not only does the sport give locals a chance to try their hand at something different, but it also opens up a whole new world of possibilities for this district in terms of the people coming in to play and stay here during tournaments.

They call it a combination of tennis and badminton, but perhaps it’s time they dropped that tag because it won’t be that

As the curtain on 2021 starts to fall we take a look back through the months of sporting achievements, results and stories that shaped the year that was with an ABC of Mid Canterbury sport for the year. long – at the current rate – until there’s enough players that it should just become known what the sport of pickleball is all about.

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Local pickleball players, Shyamal Ram, Jane Brosnahan, Tessa McCann and Murray Kerr.

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Mid Canterbury has always been able to produce a good swimmer

or two.

Someone who stands up on the national stage and delivers time and time again and in 2021, it was the year of Hannah King.

The Ashburton Swim Team member had a golden year on the water that culminated with her being named as a finalist for age group swimmer of the year at the Canterbury awards.

King’s crowning glory for the year came in Wellington, where she travelled north to compete at the New Zealand Age Group Championships.

A relative unknown on the national scene, few would have glanced her way when she walked through the doors – even more so when she finished fourth in her heat.

But the then 15-year-old pulled a rabbit out of the hat in the final of the 200-metre breaststroke, driving hard to the wall to win by the barest of margins to become a national champion.

King not only won the race, but smashed her personal best time in the event by more than seven seconds in the process, underlining her desire to succeed and passion in the pool.

Not content with just the one medal around her neck, King then stepped out later in the

week and grabbed a bronze medal in the 1500-metre freestyle event too.

The future is bright for this young local talent and now when she walks into swimming meets around the country, everyone knows exactly who she is.

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icky May

One of the greats of Mid Canterbury sport – and this year he wrote his name into the record books, once again.

In July, May did what only two other drivers in the history of harness racing in New Zealand have done and drove his 3000th winner when he saluted at Addington.

For four decades, the Methven farmer has been at the top of the heap in terms of those who sit in the sulky in New Zealand, and joining Tony Herlihy and fellow Methven man, Maurice McKendry in the club was a goal he set out to achieve.

Let’s not forget that it’s only two years ago that May lay on the track at Omakau racecourse while many wondered if he would even live, let alone drive winners again.

But here he is, out there with his trademark style, driving in a way that

only he can and getting winners frequently.

With seven New Zealand Cups next to his name and a win in almost every single big race on the annual calendar, there’s nothing left for Ricky May to achieve in harness racing. but the passion he still shows for the sport suggests that whatever lies around the corner, he’ll be involved in one way or another and that famous gold cap, the one we’ve seen driven to success on so many occasions isn’t quite ready to be retired to the shelf just yet.

Ricky May

Hannah King on her way to gold at the Age Group Swimming Championships in Wellington.

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Meg’s trajectory continues to shoot ever skyward The trajectory of Meg Cunneen’s burgeoning training career took another upward spiral at Timaru on Tuesday when William Wallace took out the Timaru Cup, It was Cunneen’s first stakes victory, and she was duly jubilant with the result so early on in her career.

“That was my first stakes win and my third win as a trainer, it was very exciting,” Cunneen, who hails from Ashburton, said.

“I have been lucky, I have got a good group of owners who have supported me with some really nice horses.

“I had Seriously run second in the Coupland’s Mile during Cup Week which was exciting, but it is very cool to go one better.”

William Wallace was having just his second start for Cunneen and she took plenty of confidence into Tuesday when she saw rain in the forecast.

“He ran fourth in the Cromwell Cup at the end of November.

“He ran the fastest last 600m of the day over 2000m, so he has got a very good turn of foot,” Cunneen said.

“I was quietly confident leading into the race when the rain was forecast.”

The Darci Brahma gelding settled at the rear of the field from his outside barrier in the 14-horse field where jockey Brett Murray bided his time until injecting his charge into the race at the 600m mark, looping the field to sit

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Brett Murray and Meg Cunneen with William Wallace after his Timaru Cup win this week.

Rangiora harness Today at Rangiora Raceway

R1 HOGMANAY TROT $9000 2600m 13:02 1 29447 Show The Way K G Cameron 2 6 Dragons Sunrise C A Butt 3 0970x Raining In My Heart 4 Ruthless Lindy B J Borcoskie 5 0 Kiwi Colt B N Orange 6 Tight N Bright J R Dunn 7 99x8 Terror Cove R D Close 8 9x036 Galway Girl Craig D Thornley 9 559x0 See It Thru K V Hadfield 10 549 Lookslikeatrixter J W Smith 11 969 Sassy Star R T May R2 TAGGART EARTHMOVING MOBILE PACE $9000 2000m 13:27 1 8 Magical Miles Sheree Tomlinson 2 Prima Donna R J Butt 3 65 Hutasa Craig D Thornley 4 3047x Art Cracker 5 85x6 Barnstormer M J Williamson 6 7044 Zusak B N Orange 7 32222 Phone Tap J J A Young-Grant 8 57 Hells Art R D Close 9 48092 Pure Courage T M Williams 10 25577 Opawa Louie K G Cameron 11 74069 Taliesin R T May 12 47x Mossdale Terry Ben Hope 13 Emma’s Delight 14 8 Cosmic Star S R Mcnally 15 57x7 Still Trying T S Chmiel R3 RANGIORA HRC COMMITTEE STEWARDS PACE

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William Wallace opened up down the home straight to win by 3-1/2 lengths over Beneficial, with a further 1-1/4 lengths back to Goodanya in third.

“It was a wonderful ride from Brett Murray, he works pretty hard with the horse.

“It was good to see him get rewarded for this hard work,” Cunneen said.

Cunneen is in her second season of training and she is loving every moment of running her boutique operation.

“I have got four in work – William Wallace, Seriously, Mamma Sans and Bornholm. They are all lovely horses,” she said.

“Seriously is only on the way up. I know he is six years old but he is pretty lightly raced. He came back into work a week ago and he will probably be looking towards some targets around Riccarton in the autumn.”

While she has an exciting summer ahead of her, Cunneen was still left pinching herself after Tuesday’s stakes win.

“It has been incredible,” she said.

“I am lucky to have people like my Dad (well-known Ashburton identity Paul) giving me a handful of horses and I have got a couple of Steve Ridley’s, and Adrian and Robyn Bull (owners of William Wallace) have been very good to me.”

$9,000 2600m 13:58 1 50 Don’t Bring Lulu 2 0 Beyond A Shadow J R Dunn 3 Buena Vista J W Cox 4 He’s A Jackalack R D Close 5 5554 Hey Tonight John Morrison 6 7x804 Atomic Traveller M J Williamson 7 6x026 Platinum Prince T S Chmiel 8 2 Here’s Herbie C J Defilippi 9 7980x Fine By Me 10 8 Hit The Beach R J Alfeld 11 6343 Rocketman B N Orange 12 Gana J F Curtin 13 6356 Cheekygrin G D O’Reilly 14 07x4 Come Together R J Butt 15 75x73 Delta Three C A Butt R4 NORTH CANTERBURY TROTTING WORKOUTS HANDICAP TROT $9,000 2600m 14:24 1 55556 Tres Magnifique 2 36378 Rachmaninov T J Grant 3 27214 Trixton Time C J Dalgety 4 804 Take After Me R L Houghton 5 0x80x Wynberg Watch 6 64000 Monrika S R Mcnally 7 80938 Sundons Flyer J J A Young-Grant 8 0 Red Harbour Craig D Thornley 9 54152 Majestic Action M J Williamson R5 NEW WORLD RANGIORA FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE $9,000 2000m 14:54 1 9 Racey Rach

2 63x8 Floras Diamond Deal R L Houghton R J Alfeld 3 Strawb’s Class Act 4 4x478 Get Back 5 472 Rakero Rebel G D Smith 6 75383 Sheza Manipulator M P Edmonds 7 3x020 Joes Rock R D Close 8 Emma’s Delight 9 3 Woodlea Jewel K M Cox 10 Millwood Dior S J Ottley 11 7x849 Splash Of Crimson T M Mcmillan 12 Alcippe’s Delight Craig D Thornley 13 64940 Pembrook’s Princess 14 7 Straight Flush B N Orange 15 Always B My Honey T S Chmiel R6 RANGIORA HRC 75TH ANNIVERSARY MEETING MOBILE PACE $9,000 2000m 15:32 1 5018x Ned Kelly R L Houghton 2 5210 Sister’s Delight Sarah O’Reilly 3 7070x The Optimist K G Cameron 4 9900 Pay Me Visa R D Close 5 00x61 Scotlynn Beach Boy John Morrison 6 42341 Show Me Heaven T M Williams 7 20021 Terror Maria R J Butt 8 11231 Republican Party B N Orange R7 WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE $9,000 2600m 16:07 1 440x0 Lincoln Skipper Sam Thornley 2 65241 Heaven On High Ben Hope 3 58754 Donegal Carrickfin Olivia Thornley 4 13180 Times Are A Changin

5 77750 Dhaulagiri 6 3470x Teagan Banner Devon Van Til 7 33136 Cloudy Bay Ellie Barron 8 45152 Franco Hoffman Sarah O’Reilly 9 096x8 Boarding Call Max Hill 10 25778 Storm Gemma Thornley 11 23512 A Taste Of Honey C J Dalgety 12 43044 Town Echo Korbyn Newman R8 CUST MOBILE PACE $9,000 2000m 16:42 1 900x3 Fast Ace Craig D Thornley 2 14445 Carrera Lucia Sarah O’Reilly 3 8780 The Go To Man 4 72489 Angel Of Montana J R Dunn 5 77165 Pixie R T May 6 740x3 Chevrons Bypass B N Orange 7 4480x Celtic Spirit Ben Hope 8 420x8 Kowhai Magic T S Chmiel 9 46207 Sneak A Peek M J Williamson 10 33109 Snow Robyn S R Mcnally 11 53089 Skidaddle R J Butt R9 ASHLEY TROT $9,000 2000m 17:18 1 8000 Illegal Alien T M Williams 2 806x1 Missy Nova T S Chmiel 3 4154 Magnifique Dimanche K M Cox 4 8208 Bourbon On The Rocks J P Versteeg 5 38728 Tedesco Ben Hope 6 29262 Make My Sundon S J Ottley 7 0x002 Classic Call M P Edmonds 8 59570 Ready I Am P J Wakelin 9 55556 Tres Magnifique Craig D Thornley

10 0x600 Moons Way J R Dunn 11 09x09 Muscle Bank G D Smith 12 x6007 Merlot Leonie Newton R10 HAPPY NEW YEAR MOBILE PACE $9000 2000m 17:43 1 83162 Tide And Time K M Cox M J Williamson 2 80913 Shes Watching J W Cox 3 1007 Hilda Maud 4 70950 I’ll Write The Story Craig D Thornley Sarah O’Reilly 5 8000x Lilac Change B N Orange 6 x2202 Endless Dreams C A Butt 7 81778 Prodigal Son Ellie Barron 8 80x67 Get It On G D O’Reilly 9 90010 Reggie Golightly R T May 10 79019 Nordy Star Ben Hope 11 96178 Morries Girl

TURAL MOBILE PACE $12,000 2000m 16:31 1 62033 Suzie Rocks 2 83061 Glassy Webb John Morrison 3 x0050 Off The Edge G D O’reilly 4 22x38 Yankee Party Oliver Kite 5 40715 Better’s Tart M J Williamson 6 96711 Love On The Rocks Mark Hurrell 7 81320 Callie’s Delight C J Dalgety 8 57707 Especial 9 48496 Art Courage B N Orange 10 0x911 Swedish Franco Gemma Thornley R9 RANFURLY TRANSPORT LTD/RD PETROLEUM FFA (Gr3) $30,000 2000m 17:10 1 x5158 Terry R D Close 2 5612 Plutonium Lady S J Ottley 3 x2131 Alta Wiseguy T M Williams 4 59x15 Warloch B N Orange 5 68311 Laver G D O’reilly 6 35976 Vintage Cheddar Brad Williamson 7 1938x One Change J W Cox 8 21545 Classie Brigade J R Dunn R10 ANDREW MAY CONTRACTING/ALEXANDRA 4 SQUARE FFA $20,000 2000m17:40 1 47014 Crusher Collins 2 21464 Missalyssa T M Williams 3 10733 Andy Hall N P Williamson 4 82674 Tweedledee S J Ottley 5 71425 The Dominator Craig D Thornley 6 11131 Sundees Son J R Dunn 7 x6311 One Two Menny K N Larsen 8 4658 One Apollo B N Orange

R11 CENTRAL LAKES AUTO/DAVID COCKBURN CONSTRUCTION MOB PACE $10,000 2000m 18:10 1 3416 Tartan Raider Mark Hurrell 2 1667x Mossdale Ben Ben Hope 3 52922 Franco Stefan Ellie Barron 4 770 Mach O’melley John Morrison 5 42144 Nyla M J Williamson 6 15430 Unsurpassable B N Orange 7 x8172 Waite For Mee Sarah O’reilly 8 0x1 Franco Macho Gemma Thornley 9 60x00 Don’t Quote Me Sheree Tomlinson 10 41068 Mr Mclaren Tristan Larsen 11 33500 Mighty Reactor Kerryn Tomlinson 12 86740 The Conqueror S J Ottley 13 86897 Four Starzzz Shiraz Tom Nally

Matt Markham’s Rangiora Selections Race 1: Galway Girl, Tight N Bright, Show The Way Race 2: Prima Donna, Barnstormer, Mossadale Terry, Art Cracker Race 3: Here’s Herbie, Come Together, Rocketman, Platinum Prince Race 4: Trixton Time, Majestic Action, Red Harbour, Rachmaninov Race 5: Rakero Rebel, Millwood Dior, Strawb’s Class Act, Racey Rach Race 6: Republican Party, Show Me Heaven, Terror Maria Race 7: Cloudy Bay, A Taste Of Honey, Heaven On High, Town Echo Race 8: Angel Of Montana, Chevrons Bypass, Celtic Spirit Race 9: Make My Sundon, Moons Way, Tedesco, Missy Nova Race 10: Tide And Time, Endless Dreams, Nordy Star, Morries Girl

BEST BET: Tide And Time (Race 10) VALUE: Cloudy Bay (Race 7)

Omakau harness Tomorrow at Omakau Raceway

R1 BECKERS TRANSPORT/FLOORING XTRA AMATEUR MOBILE PACE $9,000 2000m 12:40 1 00x60 Edge Sheeran A N Edge 2 1670x He’s Tough R A Reekie 3 409x8 Bolzano Blair Wilmott 4 70673 Dismara G A Cook 5 26922 Wolfenstein B G White 6 9080 Pete’s Dash S Blake 7 64000 Dreaminsover Cheree Wigg 8 62405 Senorita Margarita J-A Buckland-Stevens 9 55306 Spicy Girl Becqui M F Maynard 10 74231 Changearound Sheryl Wigg R2 GRAEME KEOGH MEMORIAL TROT $10,000 2000m 13:10 1 294x3 Meghan A L Lethaby 2 50 Streaming Live R T May 3 3q844 Vertigo L D Mccormick 4 64x Charlie P N P Williamson 5 Tony Mac 6 7 Diedre Franco Craig D Thornley 7 287x One Tree Hill Kerryn Tomlinson 8 Our Countdown Brad Williamson 9 4q2 Pyramid Mystic 10 250x3 Jordan Anne M J Williamson 11 3078 Cool Phelan John Morrison 12 80x0 Hot Saucy Betty T M Williams 13 9043 Westland Peak B N Orange R3 MACCA LODGE/CRAIG & MARIE McNEILL MOBILE PACE $10,000 2000m 13:42 1 Lady Arts John Morrison 2 8x00x See Me Now L D Mccormick

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Matt Markham’s Omakau Selections Race 1: Wolfenstein, He’s Tough, Changearound, Dismara Race 2: Our Countdown, Pyramid Mystic, Vertigo, Meghan Race 3: Meghan Markle, Lady Arts, Ann Maree, See Me Now Race 4: Glorys Delight, Lou’s Deal, Sweet And Sour, Glorafilia Race 5: Play Philly, Bettastar, Classy Dancer, Ariella Race 6: Franco Norton, Mr Cash Man, Harrison, Midfrew Luisianabeau Race 7: Love N Port, Sheza Gift, Light Of Da Moon, Maui Race 8: Suzie Rocks, Love On The Rocks, Callie’s Delighto Race 9: Laver, Alta Wiseguy, Terry, Classie Brigade Race 10: Sundees Son, The Dominator, Missalyssa, One Apollo Race 11: Mossdale Ben, Unsurpassable, Franco Stefan, Tartan Raider BEST BET: Play Philly (Race 5) VALUE: Our Countdown (Race 2)

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GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): They say, “Work smarter, not harder,” though we can only work to the level of intelligence we have. It’s about being smarter. Take time off of work to read, get other experiences and develop skills.

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VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Blame is only one of many ways to package an outcome, and today it’s an entirely unnecessary one. Forget about blame. There is only what happened, and various ways for it to not happen again.

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SIAFD SOUTH ISLAND AGRICULTURAL FIELD DAYS

MARCH 24-26, 2021 • KIRWEE

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South Island Agricultural Field Days aims to give farmers and others in the rural sector the opportunity to see the latest in agricultural machinery and services that are available on the market, particularly home-grown products.

The field days is the only agricultural show in New Zealand to feature side-byside demonstrations, with 80 to 100 tractors, headers, mowers, seed drills and other machines being put through their paces each day.

Whether you are targeting direct to your buyers, or placing a classified, talk to us about strategically marketing your company within the Guardian Farming and Dairy Focus today

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Ashburton Weather © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2022

Saturday: A fine day, then some evening cloud. Easterly breezes developing by midday.

MAX

Midnight Saturday

Canterbury Plains

21 MIN 1 3

Saturday: Fine, however some cloud near the coast south of the Rangitata River from afternoon.

Northeasterlies developing by midday.

Monday: Fine with some high cloud. Light winds.

SUN PROTECTION ALERT PROTECTION REQUIRED

Whatever your skin colour

Data provided by NIWA

: 00 9 : 05 am – 6 pm

Around The Region Saturday

Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

25 23 26 21 20 20

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Sunday

24 25 29 26 24 24

1 5 1 8 1 6 1 8 1 7 1 5

Monday

28 27 27 25 23 24

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Sunday: Fine, apart from morning and evening cloud. Northeasterlies, dying out in the evening.

MAX 27 MIN

Canterbury High Country

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Saturday Mountain weather hazard: Wind.

Mainly fine, areas of evening cloud.

Wind at 1000m: W gale 65 km/h, dying out in the morning.

Wind at 2000m: SW gale 65 km/h before dawn, easing to 30 km/h in the morning then dying out.

Freezing level: Above 3000m.

Sunday: Fine, apart from areas of morning and evening cloud. Northeasterlies, dying out in the evening.

A ridge of high pressure builds over the country on Saturday and covers the country on Sunday and Monday. On Tuesday, a subtropical trough approaches the northeast corner of the North Island, while a weakening front with a southerly change moves up the South Island.

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Sunday Mountain weather hazards: None issued.

Fine, apart from areas of morning cloud.

Wind at 1000m: Light at first, then NW 40 km/h developing in the afternoon.

Wind at 2000m: NW 30 km/h, rising to 50 km/h in the afternoon.

Freezing level: Above 3000m.

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

metservice.com

Monday: Fine with some high cloud. Light winds.

MAX

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

Ashburton Airport 21.4 11.0 9.7 0.0 143.4 NE 30 9:36am 10.0 158.8

Methven 20.0 9.4 – – – – – – –

Tides, Sun and Moon Saturday

Sunday

25 MIN 1 5

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 20.1 19.0 11.2 10.9 10.3 – 13.6 5.6 129.8 107.8 E 37 N 22 9:14am 2:15pm 9.3 – 159.9 – Tide data sourced from MetOcean Solutions

Monday

Ashburton H 2:42am 3:06pm Mouth L 8:53am 9:13pm

3:34am 3:57pm 4:25am 4:48pm 9:48am 10:07pm 10:42am 11:00pm

Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

3:39am 9:54am 3:30am 9:44am

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new Jan 3

2:47am 8:59am 2:39am 8:49am

3:12pm 9:19pm 3:02pm 9:09pm

4:03pm 4:30am 4:54pm 10:13pm 10:49am 11:06pm 3:53pm 4:21am 4:44pm 10:03pm 10:38am 10:57pm

5:52am 9:21pm

5:53am 9:21pm

5:54am 9:21pm

3:48am 7:51pm

4:36am 9:06pm

5:39am 10:08pm

first qtr Jan 10

full Jan 18

last qtr Jan 26

FAMILY NOTICES 23

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, January 1, 2022

DEATHS

DEATHS

DEATHS

ANDERSON, Ralph Vaughan: On December 26, 2021. Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village Ashburton. Aged 86 years.

Much loved husband and best friend of Lorna. Father and father in law of Vaughan and Lyn, Stephen and Kathryn, and the late Brenda.

Stepfather to Sandra and Jeff. Loved grandfather of Zach and Campbell, and step grandfather to Corey, Daniel and Matthew. Brother and brother in law of Zena and the late Jimmy, Merlyn and Bruce, Sue and the late Owen. Messages to the Anderson Family c/- PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. Thank you to Dr Penny Holdaway and the caring staff at Terrace View Retirement Village for his care. At Ralph’s request a private family service will be held on Thursday January 6, at 11.00am.

For anyone wishing to view the service online go to www.patersonsfuneralservic es.co.nz funeral notices and click on Ralph’s notice for the link.

FINE Janice Beverley (Jan)– On December 28, 2021, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her family, aged 72 years.

Dearly loved wife of Barry (Bazza). Adored and loving mother and mother in law of Amanda and Skip Joyce, and Matt and Belinda.

Treasured Nan of Willie, and Han; and Soph and Nick.

Messages to the Fine family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donation to Hospice Mid Canterbury would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Jan’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Wednesday January 5, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. At the family’s request Vaccine Passes will be required. For anyone wishing to view the service online go to www.patersonsfuneralservic es.co.nz ‘Funeral Notices’ and click on Jan’s notice for the link.

PARKER Annie May Lorraine (May), (nee Whittington) – On Tuesday December 28, 2021, peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, in her 104th year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Geoffrey Maxwell Parker.

Treasured and dearly loved Mum of Susan and the late Rupert Thomas, Phillippa and Tony Mason, Rose and Dave Thomson, Deborah Parker and Alister McDonald.

Adored and precious Nanny and Grandma of Victoria, Lisa, Tim, and Christina, Sarah and Sam, Roberta and Andy, Katie, Amy, George, and Charlotte. Devoted great Nanny of Hugo, Baxter, Oliver, Isabella and Ben, Etta and Xabi, Woody and Tara, Stella, Grace and Louis.

Messages to the Parker family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. The funeral for May will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday January 5th, commencing at 2.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. At the family’s request Vaccine Passes will be required. For anyone wishing to view the service online go to www.patersonsfuneralservic es.co.nz ‘Funeral Notices’ and click on May’s notice for the link.

BOON Michael John.– RAF 4237657. 15.3.39 – 31.12.21 Darling husband of Maureen for 61 years. Dearest and much loved Dad and Dad-inLaw of Paul and Deb, Stephen and Lane, Katie and Phoebe. Adored Grandad of Mitch and Kirsty, Daniel and Adele, Devan and Katie, Tyler and Elyse, Maia and Taj, Gemma and Nick, Liam and Shannon and the late Charlotte. Great Grandad of Taiea, Harper, Paityn, Ellie and Willa. We will miss our big boss, his guidance, love, support and humour. Rest in peace now your battle is over. We all love you very much. A very big thanks to Sue and her team at Rosebank rest home for their care of Mike over the last few weeks. A private cremation has been held

KANE William Vincent (Bill) – Passed away peacefully on December 25th 2021, at Coldstream Lifecare Ashburton, in his 90th year.

Dearly loved husband of the late Barbara and much loved father of Sue and Jock Fulton, Terry, Richard and Sandra. Much loved and devoted Grandad of Millie and Blake, Sophie and Carter, George , Rosa and great grandad of Finn. Loved son of the late William and Winifred and a loved brother, brother in law, and uncle to his many nephews and nieces. The family would like to thank the staff at Coldstream for their love and care of Bill during his time with them.’ At peace with his beloved Barb’. At the family’s request a private interment has already been held and a Memorial Requiem Mass will be held and notified at a later date.

KINNEY, Thomas PatrickPat – 639440, 2NZEF J Force, 27/Bn 2/Sect 07.02.1925 – 29.12.2021 Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton with family by his side on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, in his 97th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, dedicated father of Anna and Aaron Schmack, and Andrew Kinney. Loved Grandad Pat of Thomas, and Georgia. A much loved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin. Thank you to all the lovely residents at Terrace View for their companionship together with Pat over the years, and a special thank you to all the wonderful, dedicated and caring staff at Terrace View who cared for Pat and treated him with such care and kindness, we are so grateful. Messages to: The Kinney family, c/- PO Box 6035, Ashburton 7742.A Rosary will be held for Pat at The Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 4, at 7.00pm. All welcome. A Requiem Mass for Pat will be held at The Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 52 Thomson Street, Tinwald, Ashburton on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 commencing at 1.30pm. Due to Covid restrictions, a vaccination passport is required. Pat will be laid to rest with his beloved Margaret at the Timaru Cemetery, Domain Avenue, Timaru on Thursday, January 6, at 10.30am for those that wish to attend.

PITT, Margaret Rona (nee Simpson) – Passed away peacefully with loving family at her side, on Thursday, 30 December 2021; aged 92 years.Loved wife of the late Don. Dearly loved foster mother and mother in law to Issie and John Kyle.Special nana to Thomas and Victoria, and special adopted nana to Hana and Harry Dunstan.Dearly loved aunty to Christine and Bill Hubbard, and great aunty to their family.Loving daughter of the late Nettie and George Simpson (formerly of Gleniti).A special thanks to Margaret Wilson Home staff for their love and care given during Margaret’s stay, and The Croft for their outstanding love and care, and going above and beyond their call of duty.A service for Margaret will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru on Monday, 10 January 2022, at 2pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of floral tributes donations to Hospice South Canterbury would be appreciated and may be left at the service. The family have chosen unlimited attendees, therefore Vaccination Passes will be required. A livestream of the service is available, please email your interest to office@aoraki.kiwi.nz.

Messages to: The Pitt family,C/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.Aoraki Funeral Services South Canterbury FDANZ

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

SEEDS Family Wellbeing Service Coordinator Due to the retirement of our current staff member we are now looking to employ a coordinator to oversee this service.

S.E.E.D.S places volunteer support workers with parents of newborns/ pre-schoolers in homes to support parents with practical parenting and household skills with the goal of building selfconfidence and self-reliance.

We are looking for a non-judgemental, empathetic person with the ability to support vulnerable families in obtaining their goals. This is a well-established service with a good pool of trained volunteers and good referral base.

• Do you have experience in service coordination, client planning • and assessment?

• Are you passionate about improving wellbeing and social • outcomes for families?

• Are you a skilled communicator with excellent relationship • management?

• Do you have excellent organisational and time management • skills?

• Do you have a commitment to strength based processes?

• Do you have experience in volunteer recruitment, support and • retention?

• Do you have knowledge of and a commitment to delivering • culturally appropriate services?

If you can answer yes to these questions we would love to hear from you.

This position is for 25 hours per week and is based in Ashburton Applications close Friday January 21st 2022 For an application pack please go to the careers section of our website: www.safermidcanterbury.org.nz We offer a collegial, family friendly and flexible work environment.

TALBOT SECURITY GROUP Are you a self-motivated person that enjoys something different each day?

Locksmith Services

We’ve got a great position custom made for that person who wants great hours with • Car Keys a few added bonuses which include a Company Car, Cell phone and laptop.

• to House The hours of work are 6am 2.30pmKeys Monday to Friday. We’re looking for someone who’s keen to learn and• is motivated to get ahead in life, keys we also have CCTV, Alarms Electronic Car Remote & Locksmithing so on larger jobs you might get to head out with them to assist, so • Locks variety is something you must enjoy.

E - operations@talbotsecurity.co.nz P - 03 307 2409 anytime 24/7 If it sounds like your kind of job and you have the following skills then make sure you apply.

• • • • • • • • •

Self motivated Work unsupervised Good work history Clean drivers licence Great with people Have basic computer skills Great phone manner Quick learner Good sense of humour

Please apply via Email ONLY : info@talbotsecurity.co.nz.

No walk in’s or phone calls will be accepted.

Each application Must have a cover letter outlining why they would be a good fit for this role.

MOTORING WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308 6737

Recruiting Now! • • • •

Heavy Diesel Mechanic STMS Hydro Vac Operator Civil Sitework Workers

0800 432 583 www.gdc.net.nz

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What the job entails? We’re looking for a person to call around to businesses and farms around Mid Canterbury and service Fire Extinguishers during working hours of 8.30-2.30pm & from 6am to 8am you’ll be doing some other jobs for the for the company, nothing super difficult and we’ll explain to those that make the interviews what this entails.

WANTED a kind and caring person to look after my 93 year old partner in our own country home, it could be a live in position. Wages commensurate with your abilities and you need to be fit.

Apply to Marie 03 3026120

Proud to Support Mid Canterbury

027 437 437 9696 9696 027 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

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ADULT ENTERTAINMENT CHURCH NOTICES

NEW Asian, hot and sexy, friendly, busty dd. Good massage and good service IRE with no rush. Please phone GENERAL hire. 021 0904 0157.

Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / party ANTED hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Street. LOOKING to rent a spot in Open Monday-Friday 7.00am Ashburton/surrounds to put – 5.30pm; Saturday 7.30am 30 ft caravan to live fulltime.

- 5pm; Sunday 8.30am - Fully employed, tidy,quiet.

12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. Power/water required. txt www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz 0273359182.

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FUNERAL FURNISHERS

Canterbury owned, locally operated

Office and Chapel Corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton

Ph 307 7433

FUNERAL FURNISHERS MASTER MONUMENTAL MASON

IN MEMORIAM

Patersons Funeral Services and Ashburton Crematorium Ltd

Gospel Power” 63 Princes Street Two services 10.30am 9:30 and 11:00 am are Welcome 63You Princess Street Rev. David Bayne AllPhWelcome 307 7355

Easter Sunday Service

Rev. David Bayne Ph 307 7355

YOUR ONLY LOCALLY AND FAMILY OWNED

DUNGEY Alan Trevor (Dunge) Twenty years ago today you left us Dunge.Great mate & Dear friend.Talked about & thought about often.Miss your one-liners that always had us in fits of laughter.Time slips by but memories stay .Miss you always.

Ian & Janene, Birdy & Frana, John & April.

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

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

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, January 1, 2022

Garden Fete

Thursday 17 February 2022 10am - 4pm

Rakaia Gardens

Home of Sue & Ted Rollinson

282 Awaroa School Road, Dorie 11RD Rakaia (signposted off SH1)

Come join us for a great day 100+ stalls, live music, food and beautiful gardens to explore Gate tickets on the day $20 Presale tickets Adults $15 Children 5yrs+ $5 Pre-booked lunchbox $15 ATM and EFTPOS available onsite VACCINE PASS REQUIRED ON ENTRY Tickets now available:      

Eventfinda website www.eventfinda.co.nz St John Office and Shop, Tancred St, Ashburton Rakaia Four Square (cash only) Mayfield PGG Wrightson (cash only) Joosh, Geraldine Phone 03 3087132 to arrange an online payment – tickets will be posted (St John office: 241 Tancred St M - F, 9am - 12.30pm)

Raising funds for Mid Canterbury St John