Ashburton Guardian, Thursday, January 26, 2023

Prepare for jurassic domain

are powered by at least 10 motors to create realistic movement across their body.

“Not many people have the opportunity to witness mechatronic puppets come alive before your eyes so be ready to be amazed.”

The Ashburton Domain will take a trip back in time this weekend.

The domain will host The Amazing Dinosaur Discovery Roadshow that will have over 30 life-like dinosaurs on display.

Dino director, Paul Johnson, said it is a 90-minute interactive walk that brings prehistoric times alive again and the dinosaurs “attract everyone”.

“We get people of all ages and knowledge come along,” he said.

“You get to experience what it was like to walk amongst some of the biggest creatures known to mankind.”

Among the dinosaurs is a tyrannosaurus rex, triceratops, a 12m-long neck of brachiosaurus and the robotic raptors.

“These animatronic dinosaurs

The roadshow will have the Ashburton Domain resembling Jurassic Park from Saturday until February 5.

Johnson and his team have been running the pop-up theme park for the past four years and are making their first tour around the South Island.

As well as the life-like dinosaurs there are activities such as fossil panning, wooden puzzles, the learning lab and rides.

Johnson is encouraging people to book before coming as they are expecting between 250 to 500 people over the week.

Tickets are $25, or $88 for a family pass and can be booked at the Eventfinda website, www.amazingdinosaurdiscovery.co.nz, or door sales one hour prior to each session.

Right – Dino director Paul Johnson showcasing his most famous puppet of The Amazing Dinosaur Discovery Road show.

Dinosaur heads are ready to come out of their shells for this upcoming weekend.

Charlotte Mulder

The crew setting up the last remaining dinosaurs. PHOTOS CHARLOTTE MULDER

McElwain disappointed with BNZ response

Malcolm Hopwood

The BNZ is “looking into possible options” to address concerns expressed by Methven’s business community last year.

In April, 2022, and again late last year, Methven people were critical of the performance and location of the town’s only ATM machine.

When BNZ closed its branch, it left the machine on the street with no protection for people either depositing or withdrawing money.

In April the business community wrote to BNZ’s Solutions Centre asking if the ATM machine could be enclosed in a small lobby that users could access with their card.

The reply was vague but suggested the bank’s support team could “look into other ways to improve user security”.

By Christmas the BNZ had done nothing further and the Ashburton Guardian, on behalf of businessman, Mac McElwain, approached it once more.

They were promised a reply by mid-January.

Yesterday, an unnamed BNZ spokesperson said the bank understood “how important this

service is to the local community”.

“We’re committed to keeping our presence in Methven and have listened to the community’s concerns and are looking into possible options to address these,” the spokesperson added.

McElwain is disappointed with the response, pointing out it “was the answer BNZ gave last April”.

“You can look into it all you like but, until you take action, it’s meaningless,” he said.

The business community also complained about the occasions the ATM machine spat out notes instead of accepting them.

The BNZ spokesperson replied that “in Methven’s case, we can see where notes have been rejected. It was because they were folded or the number of notes deposited exceeded the 50-item limit per transaction”.

It explained notes can be rejected due to factors including folding or being damaged by paper clips, staples and post-it notes etc.

McElwain said people can’t help but fold money on their way to the ATM machine and putting a 50-item limit is “unrealistic”.

While he’ll welcome the bank’s “possible options” he’s reminded the community waited eight months last year and then nothing happened.

“It’s corporate speak for not doing anything,” he said at the time.

Restrictions get closer

Mid Canterbury remains in an open fire season.

Fire and Emergency NZ (Fenz) announced the areas of Canterbury north of the Rakaia River will move into a restricted fire season today.

Fenz senior adviser of risk

Ashburton man spearheads

Guide Dog Puppy Appeal

Malcolm Hopwood

Andrew McDonald is hoping to raise $4000 to $5000 for the Guide Dog Puppy Appeal when collectors hit the streets in March.

McDonald, who’s been blind from birth, is organising the event in Ashburton on March 24 and 25.

He’s being assisted by Mid Canterbury Lions clubs and says the money raised is crucial to fund the breeding and training of guide dogs.

reduction, Don Geddes, said it was greener in Mid Canterbury “but the risk is climbing by the day”.

Fenz had already imposed restrictions on the Ashburton hill and high country on January 20.

McDonald said the appeal helps keep Blind Low Vision New Zealand ticking over.

“There are hundreds of trained dogs around New Zealand and the appeal is also an awareness issue,” he said.

He’s seeking volunteers to collect at four or five locations

around town.

McDonald has had five guide dogs during his lifetime and his current black labrador, Carla, has been with him for five years.

“She’s very attached to me and enjoys what she’s doing,” he said. “Her main task is to help me avoid obstacles such as trees and road works. She likes the exercise.”

Despite never having sight, McDonald hasn’t let the disability prevent him from living life to the fullest.

“It’s part of my life, it’s something I’m used to. It doesn’t figure too much in what I do,” he said.

He resigned from AgStaff last September after 20 years as a recruitment consultant and is currently looking for other opportunities.

“It was time for a change. I’m trained in braille and computer skills and enjoy dealing with clients and staff. I’d like to remain in the agriculture sector,” he said.

“Over the years I’ve built up a

knowledge of the industry and have an empathy and understanding of what’s going on.”

In the meantime he owns four rental properties in Ashburton and maintains “most of them”.

McDonald also cuts and sells firewood by the trailer-load and maintains his own gear.

He’s also a member of the Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Club, takes caterpillar crawlers to rallies and drives them “with a little bit of help”.

“I’m not going to let my disability get the better of me,” he said.

McDonald, 42, has demonstrated his talent as a Blind Cap since the age of 18. He’s been a New Zealand cricket representative for most of the past 24 years.

He represented his country against Australia in Brisbane last year and had played against India, Pakistan, England, West Indies and Sri Lanka.

McDonald’s a talented batsman and this season he’s playing a summer series as part of a national domestic competition.

Ashburton man, Andrew McDonald, at home with his guide dog, Carla.

Historic council hui takes place at Arowhenua

“Having regular scheduled meetings quarterly will enhance this important treaty partnership,” Brown said.

The mid-January hui was an opportunity to come together Pimm said and for Arowhenua to welcome the mayors, councillors

Water zone works on budget focus

There is some work still to be done by the Ashburton Water Zone Committee to finalise its action plan budget.

The committee has been allocated $50,000 by Environment Canterbury to support its plan initiatives in this financial year, ending June 30.

A workshop on the action plan budget allocation was held before its public meeting on Tuesday, but those in attendance were unable to finalise the plan.

“It’s been agreed we need to do a little bit more work on our strategy so we are going to set up some more workshops in February,” ECan zone facilitator Dave Moore said.

“We need to have everything pretty much in place by the end of April so we can make sure we have all our funding agreements and all our administration done to get it in by the end of the financial year.”

The committee provided significant investment to support the establishment of the Mid Canterbury Catchment Collective last year which it stated “had paid huge dividends and that the MCCC is now quite self-sufficient”.

This year the committee was looking to focus on Ō t ū whar ekai/Ashburton Lakes, river margins, mahinga kai and community engagement/education, while also maintaining some momentum with Wakanui hāpua.

The Ashburton District mayor and councillors were part of an historic hui at Arowhenua Marae recently.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua chairperson Fiona Pimm said it was the first time all four district councils and Environment Canterbury that operate within the Arowhenua takiwā (area) had been welcomed to Arowhenua Marae as a roopu (group).

Representatives from the Ashburton, Mackenzie, Timaru, and Waimate district councils, as well as ECan, attended the hui on a Saturday in the first step in forging a collaborative partnership.

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown said it was good to get mayors from the region together and agree to work collaboratively to honour the treaty.

and community board members after last year’s election.

“Arowhenua were delighted with the positive response from the councils and it was a great opportunity for us to get to know our local governors and to hear their aspirations for the communities within our takiwā.”

Pimm said in the past, some agencies have either engaged retrospectively with mana whenua on issues of significance or not

at all.

“Mana whenua are keen to engage with councils around a broad range of community wellbeing matters.

“Councils have largely been good at engaging with mana whenua on te taiao (environ-

living within our takiwā.”

Arowhenua and the Ashburton council have partnered on a range of projects over the years with Arowhenua’s operational arm, Aoraki Environmental Consultancy (AEC), in regular six-weekly hui with council officers.

Arowhenua and all five councils will meet quarterly moving forward to discuss mutual priorities, such as social wellbeing, improving economic wellbeing for whānau, and job creation alongside environment and water related kaupapa (policy).

ment) related matters, but Arowhenua is just as interested in collaborating with councils about economic development, tourism opportunities, health, education, and all things that contribute to whānau and community wellbeing.

“We believe by working more collaboratively we can share resources, consider different perspectives, and improve outcomes for the betterment of all whānau

“We look forward to continuing to work together in partnership kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) to achieve better outcomes for all,” Pimm said.

Hekeao/Hinds Water Enhancement Trust (HHWET) have submitted a biodiversity funding request towards its planned native planting and maintenance at NRR1 (South Hinds) and MAR17 (Lennies Road) sites.

The zone committee has tabled the request and will address it once it has finalised its action plan budget.

The committee is jointly organising Ōtūwharekai Open Day on February 25 with the Ōtūwharekai Working Group to share the work under way to address water quality issues within the Ashburton lakes and give people the chance to ask questions and learn more.

Newly-elected mayors, councillors, and community board members were welcomed to Arowhenua Marae recently on a Saturday in the first step in forging a collaborative partnership.

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Jonathan Leask

Jonathan Leask

Having regular scheduled meetings quarterly will enhance this important treaty partnership

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BRIEF

Building consents still flowing in

Economists continue to predict a downturn in the housing market, though the number of building consents being processed by the Ashburton District Council remains high.

Council finished the 2022 calendar year with 769 consents received, at a value of $250,437,888, and that included 271 new house consents.

As a comparison:

• In the 2021 calendar year, Council received 786 consents, including 275 for new house consents, with a value of $200,344,271

• In the 2020 calendar year, Council received 631 consents, with a value of $173,933,552

• Pre-covid in 2019, Council received 633 consents, worth $120,602,124.

Strategy and Compliance Group Manager Jane Donaldson said March was the busiest month of 2022, when 35 new house consents were received.

“December was the quietest with only 12 new house consents, so the average was roughly 22 new house consents per month.

“In the first 18 days of 2023, we received 16 new house consents and there are currently no signs of things slowing down just yet.”

The number of consents dropped slightly in the last six months of the year, though the value of the work remained the same.

Crane zone off limits

Havelock Street, from Council’s admin building to Park Street, will be closed to through traffic for one day on Wednesday 1 February when the spire of St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is lifted off by crane.

The church is undergoing earthquake strengthening and the spire is being removed by a crane that will be positioned on Havelock Street.

Traffic will be detoured using Baring Square West Road, Cameron Street and Park Street. The operation is expected to take most of the working day, and is weather dependant.

Pedestrians will be directed to footpaths outside the work zone.

Ms Donaldson said the number of amendments had risen significantly, and was up 57 per cent.

“Amendments are changes to a building consent that has been issued, but that we have to reassess for compliance. We can see this relating to supply chain issues in the building industry, where builders are using different brands of materials, like plasterboard.

“It will be interesting to see how interest rates and the continuing uncertainty about a recession will affect numbers in the next six months.”

The large number of building consents had been putting pressure on Council staff to meet processing timeframes, but a big push over the past couple of months has cleared some of the backlog.

“We should be able to meet the processing target for the rest of the year, though compliance timeframes are affected if there is a delay in answering Council’s request for information,” she said.

Planning staff processed 49 Land Information Memorandums in December, down from 74 in November. The number of resource consents decided in December was 16, up from 15 in November.

Leen Braam, Councillor Amsterdam to Ashburton

Late last year, after a five-year gap, Lianne and I were able to travel back to the Netherlands.

Covid and other unknowns stopped us for a couple of years, and it was great to reconnect and see our Hollandse Familie (Dutch Family) and friends.

Another reason for us was an invitation to the wedding of our nephew and his bride-to-be. They waited until New Zealand covid restrictions were ended to make sure that we could attend the wedding.

It writes like a fairy tale - the wedding was at a beautiful small castle, a beautiful bride and the wedding party staying the night at the castle, including breakfast. No, I wasn’t in the dungeons, we had a great room overlooking the park. Just magic!

But back to reality. I always try to compare the Netherlands with good

ol’ Ashburton district and reading de Telegraaf (a Dutch daily newspaper) I realised that the main stories are exactly the same as the Press in New Zealand.

Unpopular Government decisions, climate crisis, fuel/food prices, Ukraine/ Russian war, staff shortage, building materials shortage, housing shortage, farmers are polluters, energy crisis, high building costs. Plus, Covid is still having an impact all over the world.

The only difference between the two newspapers are the languages. Sorry, the only other exception was a small item about the Three Waters reform pushed upon us. I am sure that the Dutch have their own issues with clear and clean waters but I could not find any story in the newspapers, maybe they have a better solution or more options (cheaper and fair) or am I just day-dreaming?

EVENT NOTICES

7pm - 8:30pm

Pool inflatables

27 JANUARY SUMMER

Pool entry $4.50 children (8 - 18 years)

Adult supervision Advised.

So now we are back to good ol’ Ashburton with quiet nights, not much light pollution and space to swing a cat. An amazing community and a great district to live, love, work and play. Yes, we have similar issues as most of the populations of this world, but I am positive that if we respect each other, work together and find solutions, this district will strive to create an environment where its people can excel.

Covid has proved to be “a gift that keeps on giving” and after returning from our trip I was diagnosed with long covid. I am pleased we found the problem, but the cure is slowing down for a while.

And that is not easy for a busy person.

Timeline agreed for ward by-election

A timeline for the Ashburton District Council Western Ward by-election has been agreed to with nominations for candidates set to open from Thursday 16 February and voting to start in late April if more than one eligible candidate stands.

The by-election will fill the seat left vacant by Councillor Rodger Letham, who passed away in December, shortly after being elected for a second term.

Council Chief Executive Hamish Riach said Cr Letham was highly respected amongst both colleagues and constituents, and the community now had the significant task of nominating and electing a candidate who could bring the same dedication and enthusiasm to the Council table.

“The dates won’t be official until the formal Notice of Election is issued in February; however, we hope releasing this early timeline will get people thinking about who might make a good candidate or to consider standing themselves,” said Mr Riach.

Under the planned timeline, a Notice of Election will be sent to the District’s Electoral Officer on 13 February. Nominations for candidates will be open from 16 February until 16 March, and if more than one eligible nomination is received, postal voting will take place between 20 April and noon on Friday 12 May.

Mr Riach says the timing will meet statutory timeframes while avoiding a clash with the busy Easter period when

many people would be travelling.

“We want our residents to have the best possible opportunity to make a considered choice about who will represent them,” said Mr Riach.

Those wishing to stand will need to be nominated by two electors who live inside the ward, however the candidate themselves can live anywhere in the country as long as they’re on the parlimentary electoral roll. Mr Riach says more information about standing in the by-election will be made available in February.

It’s expected that there will be strong interest amongst residents in the Western

Ward - 53 per cent of votes in the ward were returned during October’s local elections, the highest in the Ashburton District and well above the national average.

The successful candidate will join Deputy Mayor Liz McMillan in representing the Western Ward on Council and become a member of the Methven Community Board.

Mr Riach encouraged those who were new to the area, had moved recently or didn’t receive voting papers during the October elections to check their enrolment details were up to date at vote.nz.

You can check the boundaries of all wards in the Ashburton district on our website.

Services upgrade coming for domain kiosk

Regular users of the Ashburton Domain will see contractors in action in the coming weeks as they upgrade services to the existing kiosk in the picnic ground off Grigg Street.

The kiosk is a popular spot and can be hired for private use – it has running water, electricity, a Zip water heater and facilities to wash dishes and prepare food. It is hired for $30 a use, plus a $25 refundable key bond.

Open Spaces staff are overseeing

the upgrade work, which will involve contractors digging a trench alongside the sealed path that runs east from the corner of Grigg and Elizabeth Streets. The work area will be taped off and people are asked to use other paths.

Infrastructure and Open Spaces Group Manager Neil McCann said upgrading services to the kiosk was part of long-term planning for the domain.

“The kiosk is regularly booked by people or businesses hosting outdoor functions in the picnic ground area and this is a

good opportunity to upgrade services to it. Council used the building itself to distribute popcorn during the outdoor Christmas movie in December and it is hired by a variety of family and business groups, and other organisations.”

He said staff would also carry out larger maintenance work on trees and shrubs in the area while it was taped off.

Signs will be posted at the domain entrance off Grigg Street and near the kiosk advising when the work is in progress.

TRIENNIAL MEETINGS

Rakaia Memorial Hall - Wednesday 1 February, 7pm in the hall supper room

Mayfield Reserve and Hall Board - Tuesday 28 March, 7.30pm at the Mayfield hall

ROAD WORKS NOTICES

Thompsons Track – current to 31 March. Thompsons Track between Winchmore Lauriston Road and Line Road is temporarily closed for roading maintenance and reseal works. Detour available.

Mayfield Valetta Road – current to 6 April. Mayfield Valetta Road between Tinwald Westerfield Mayfield Road and Anama Valetta Road is temporarily closed during the day for rehabilitation. Resident access remains, detour available.

Holmes Road – current to 17 March. Holmes Road between Mt Hutt Station Road and Barkers Road is closed for a full road reconstruction and drainage installation. Detour options available. Railway Terrace East (Rakaia) –current to 28 February. Railway Terrace East from Rolleston Street to Bridge Street SH1 is temporarily closed for work associated with Waka Kotahi’s weigh bridge project.

Cass Street – 23 January to 30 January. The northbound lane of Cass Street between Victoria Street and Peter Street will be closed to enable an upgrade of power lines. Detours available.

Intersection of Williams and Havelock Streets – Current until 2 February. This intersection is closed while sewer mains are upgraded. Detours are in place. Allens Road and Middle Road – current until 1 February. Allens Road, from Reighton Drive to Alton Place, and Middle Road, from Osborn Grove to Parkdale Close, are closed while sewer mains are upgraded. Detours are in place.

View a map of all current and upcoming road closures in the district by going to our website ashburtondc.govt.nz

COUNCIL MEETINGS

Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, 137 Havelock Street, (unless otherwise advised).

Methven Community Board -

Monday 30 January, 10.30am at Mt Hutt Memorial Hall

Council Meeting - Wednesday 1

February, 1pm (live-streamed)

Budget Workshop - Thursday 2

February, 10.30am

Road Safety Co-ordinating Committee - Tuesday 7 February, 9.30am

Biodiversity Advisory Group -

Tuesday 7 February, 1pm

Council Activity Briefings -

Wednesday 4 February, 9.30am (live-streamed)

Audit & Risk Committee -

Wednesday 4 February, 1.30pm (live-streamed)

Dates:

Dates: 8 Feb & 15 Feb | 22 Feb & 1 Mar Time: Wednesdays, 10am—12pm

Council Meeting - Wednesday 15 February, 1pm (live-streamed)

Council Agencies (6 month report presentations) - Wednesday 22

February, 9.30am

This map shows ward boundaries in the Ashburton distict and the Western Ward is shown in orange.

Glasses, glitter and glamour ... Elton John does not disappoint

Teenage Elton

John aficionado, Charlotte Mulder, has been a fan since the age of five and got to experience Rocketman live for the first and last time on Tuesday. This is her first-hand experience of the night.

Wow, what a night. My dream to finally see the man who created my love for music came true this week.

I got to see the Rocketman.

Screams filled the room when I heard he decided to add a show in Christchurch as part of his farewell tour.

It all began with childhood movies, particularly Gnomeo and Juliet.

This rom-com was created around 13 of Sir Elton’s songs, bringing his music to a younger generation.

So it’s fair to say I was quite excited about this concert, he certainly did not disappoint.

I went with family and we all put on our matching Elton John glasses and feather boas.

Not only did this attract plenty of looks from fellow concertgoers, but we managed to feature on the big screen twice throughout the night. This was nearly my highlight.

To my surprise, not many peo-

ple were dressed up, however, I did spot a woman dressed in his iconic sequined baseball outfit from afar.

The clock hit 7.30pm and in walked Elton and the crowd roared. It nearly gave me ear damage at the age of 18.

It’s known that artists always start off with one of their biggest hits and what else but the iconic Bennie and the Jets could have topped this.

The piano chords created a pounding suspense across the stadium sparking a big uproar.

His sense of humour brought smiles to thousands of people in their seats.

While Elton may have been seated for the majority of the perfomance, he sure did have the crowd on their feet for most of the night as he pounded out hit after hit.

His voice transported the crowd back to the1970s when he burst on to the scene and Elton gave some background to each

song, the meaning or how it was written.

The last two songs, Your Song and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, brought tears to my eyes because I knew it was his way of saying farewell, and I’m sure I wasn’t the only one shedding a tear.

It truly was the performance of a lifetime for me.

Sir Elton, you have New Zealand’s heart.

Above – Charlotte Mulder with her family at Elton John’s Farewell Tour at Orangetheory Stadium on Tuesday.

Below – Confetti flies through the crowd during Elton John’s final two songs.

The crowd is momentarily seated during one of Elton John’s slow songs.

PHOTOS CHARLOTTE MULDER

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OUR VIEW

A fitting farewell to the Rocketman

Goodbye to the yellow brick road and farewell to a legend.

Elton John bid farewell to Christchurch on Tuesday night in the most stunning of fashions, playing to a crowd of more than 27,000 as he continued his worldwide farewell tour.

In all the grandeur and theatrical brilliance that you’d expect one of the greats of the music industry left no stone unturned as he played in the city for the first time in over 30 years.

And there was an almost strange feeling to being there.

Knowing it’s the last live concert he’ll perform in the South Island, the last opportunity to be in the presence of musical royalty and one last time to dance and jive to some of the great songs he’s been a part of for so many years.

It felt nostalgic. But it also felt like the end of an era.

Because they just don’t make them like Elton anymore.

Artists just aren’t cut from the same cloth as they were when Elton was at his peak. He’s not there now, even he’d admit that, but boy – he’s still got it all, and then some.

And few have the backstory that goes with it that endears you even more, let alone the collection of designer glasses that have become a trademark.

At 75, he shouldn’t be able to perform with the gusto he did

on Tuesday night. A solid three-hour block with barely a break between and if anything, the energy level rose as the night went on. The crowd did help with that. Many on their feet for the better part of the last half of the show.

of the more than 27,000 standing in the audience who would disagree.

They rocked and partied all night long and after almost every song, Elton made his way across the stage and gave thanks with the noise at times deafen-

in the world who travel here should be no more.

They should have taken notice of Tuesday night and were shown that Christchurch, Canterbury and the South Island are capable of coming to the party and while it still exists, Orangetheory Stadium is actually a venue that works.

A new stadium, whenever that might come, will obviously ease some of the frustration but it’s been proven this week that there’s no need to wait.

But the night was about Elton John, not the stadium in which he played in.

From the opening notes of Bennie and the Jets, down to the final belt in his encore medley which finished with Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Elton produced a master class and you’d struggle to find anyone

ing as thousands cheered for a man who has been a part of their lives for pretty much forever.

What the concert did show too is that the continual overlooking of Christchurch as a location by some of the biggest name artists

A musical icon for what feels like the longest time, saying goodbye, in the manner in which he knows best.

And it was a privilege and an honour to be there. Go well, Rocketman.

Matt Markham

It felt nostalgic. But it also felt like the end of an era. Because they just don’t make them like Elton anymore.

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a) The start of a story

b) In the photo

c) At the top of the front cover

2. What sate is Daytona in?

a) Las Vegas

b) Oregon

c) Florida

3. Where is Chris Hipkins from?

a) Wellington

b) Hutt Valley

c) Nelson

4. In what New Zealand town was Ed Sheeran spotted this week?

a) Featherston

b) Gisborne

c) Pokeno

5. In what year was the Rainbow Warrior attacked by French saboteurs?

a) 1990

b) 1980

c) 1985

6. What is the collective noun for a group of cats?

a) Heard

b) Clowder

c) Colony

7. What planet has the most confirmed moons?

a) Jupiter

b) Uranus

c) Saturn

8. Which country did the French fry originate from?

America b) France c) Belgium

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Ashburton Weather

Midnight Thursday

Thursday: Fine, but cloud increasing in the afternoon. Easterlies.

Canterbury Plains

Thursday: Fine, but cloud increasing in the afternoon with a few showers near the foothills. Northerlies developing in the afternoon.

Saturday: Partly cloudy. Northeasterlies.

Wednesday

Thursday Mountain weather hazards: None issued.

Friday: Cloud increasing, with showers developing in the afternoon. Northwesterlies, turning southerly in the afternoon.

A large high moves away to the east during Thursday, but maintains a ridge over large parts of the country.

A subtropical low approaches northern New Zealand, while a series of fronts approach southern New Zealand. The low approaches Northland on Friday, directing fronts across the North Island, while a weakening cold front moves up the South Island.

Around The Region

Mainly fine, but chance of a shower west of the divide in the morning. Isolated showers developing in the afternoon, but clearing in the evening.

Wind at 1000m: NW 35 km/h rising to 60 km/h in the morning, then easing to 45 km/h in the afternoon. Wind at 2000m: NW 35 km/h rising to 60 km/h in the morning, then easing to 40 km/h in the afternoon.

Freezing level: Above 3000m.

Friday Mountain weather hazards: None issued.

Fine spells in the morning. Cloud increasing and showers developing in the afternoon, easing overnight.

Wind at 1000m: Light.

Wind at 2000m: NW 35 km/h easing in the afternoon.

SE 30 km/h developing in the evening.

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An exhibition of tattooed portraits by John Agcaoili, a Filipino American artist, currently at the Ashburton Art Gallery, attracted the interest of Conrad Lowe and his eight-year-old daughter, Atalia, from Ashburton.

Brand new and waiting

This brand new build is now ready for new owners. A private property with indoor and outdoor flow.

The home has two bathrooms and three double bedrooms, master has en suite with sliding door onto the backyard. Open plan living area with sliding door, heated with a heat pump.

A fabulous style kitchen with

modern features and ample storage.

Room for the double fridge and a corner pantry.

The garage is a generous size with loft storage. Tucked in the rear of the garage is the laundry.

Easy care section with new landscaping and concrete paths surround the property for easy access.

Viewing: Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

Website ID AUE3125730

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Picture Perfect

68 Allens Road, ALLENTON

This lovely home is ideal for the family providing four bedrooms and secure grounds all within close proximity to Allenton School.

This quality 1960s home provides comfortable living with feature high ceilings plus many benefits of a modern home including double glazing, heat pumps, HRV plus log fire.

Two bathrooms are ideal for a family and have recently been renovated including tiled floors and walls with finishing to an excellent standard. Well-presented grounds and sunny north-facing

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living with a covered outdoor entertaining area is perfect for all occasions.

Internal access garage with storeroom plus exceptional cupboard storage is most convenient.

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Offers over: $675,000 Web ID AUW3564929

View: Saturday, 10.45am - 11.15am

Fabulous Opportunity

17 Brucefield Avenue, NETHERBY Fabulous location, walking distance to local shops, schools and Ashburton Domain. This wee beauty is waiting for new owners with three double bedrooms, open plan new kitchen and living room heated with a log burner plus an outdoor covered area to relax in. Separate toilet, new bathroom and separate laundry room. Partially fenced, single carport and plenty of off-street parking.

By Negotiation Web ID AUE3529744

View: Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

Brand New and Coming Soon

19A Baker Street, ALLENTON

Tucked away in a private rear section, this home will be brand new. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, master with en suite and WIR. Open plan kitchen, dining and living areas perfectly positioned for the sun and heated with a heat pump. There is a separate laundry as you walk through to the double garage. The property will be easy care with room for off-street parking.

Offers Over: $675,000 Web ID AUW3376570

View: Saturday, 10.45am - 11.15am

Room For Everyone

138 Thomson Street, TINWALD

This gorgeous home offers so much with impressive off-street parking, a double car garage with internal access to the house and a double carport. Open plan kitchen/living room with double doors opening to an easy care backyard and a covered private entertaining area. Kitchen with double dish drawers, wall oven, cooktop plus a skylight. Four bedrooms, three doubles, built-in wardrobes, one single. A must view!

Offers Over: $565,000 Web ID AUT3487447

View: Saturday, 11.30am - 12 noon

A Piece of Paradise

1 Torbay Avenue, HUNTINGDON

Fabulous lifestyle living at the lake, this could be perfect for you and your family. Open plan modern kitchen and dining/living room with heat pump and log burner plus a separate lounge to escape to. Four double bedrooms, master with en suite and WIR and sliding doors opening to a lovely patio area. Established gardens, stunning barbecue area plus a work shed.

Offers over: $750,000 Web ID AUH3526000

View: Saturday, 2.30pm - 3pm

A Family Dream Opportunity

121 Racecourse Road, ALLENTON

Set on a beautifully established 2786m2 section sits this well-appointed large family home. Six bedrooms, two bathrooms and two toilets in the home, one bedroom sleepout with bathroom and toilet. Bright and sunny kitchen with all the modern conveniences is central to the spacious living and dining. Three heat pumps, two in the home, one in the sleepout. Double garage, large spacious garden shed and separate workshop.

Offers over: $815,000 Web ID AUW3449919

View: Saturday, 11.30am - 12 noon

Character Beauty

24 Wakanui Road, HAMPSTEAD

Do not miss your opportunity to view this gorgeous family home on an 1868m2 section. Many classic features including ornate fireplaces and beautifully in-built furniture. With three bedrooms and numerous options for living this property will appeal to many. Two heat pumps, log burner plus some underfloor heating. A workshop and hobby room added attractions.

Offers Over: $595,000 Web ID AUE3482309

View: Saturday, 12.15pm - 12.45pm

All About Location

6 Filey Place, ALLENTON

This four bedroom family property is located in a quiet cul-de-sac in Allenton. The open plan kitchen, dining and living room plus a separate lounge provides space for the whole family. The master has an en suite and walk-in robe. The other three bedrooms are all doubles and are serviced by a family bathroom and separate toilet. Ample storage and a separate laundry. There are two outdoor patio areas along with a gorgeous garden.

By Negotiation Web ID AUW3389393

Ideal Lifestyle Opportunity

Lot 4, Boundary Road

Magnificent mountain views will appeal. Secure your dream build with this 8ha bare land lifestyle block. Close to Ashburton town boundary, Tinwald shopping centre, Tinwald School and Lake Hood. Sealed road access to the property boundary is beneficial. Larger land holdings like this close to town don’t come up often. Contact us today to make sure you don’t miss this opportunity.

Price: $575,000 Web ID AR3100427

Charming and Picturesque

12 Ferrier Place, TINWALD

Open plan living room with a sliding door onto a sunny verandah for you to enjoy the quiet peaceful surroundings and overlook the gardens. Three good size bedrooms, one bathroom. The backyard is suitable for family and pets to enjoy. The property has a double car garage and off street parking.

By Negotiation Web ID AUT3558096

Don't Delay This Opportunity

29 Burrowes Road, RAKAIA

A relocated home is ready for new owners. A fabulous opportunity to buy a four bedroom home, three doubles, one single, all with built-in wardrobes. Open plan modern kitchen/living area, double glazing and panel heaters, one bathroom, separate toilet, laundry positioned behind cupboard doors. Single car garage, with off-street parking and easy care gardens. This home is positioned for the sun with a good size back yard.

By Negotiation Web ID RUE3532975

Options Are Endless

79 Chertsey Line Road, CHERTSEY

Currently used as a residence this property provides endless options. The current zoning of Business A permits many uses from retail, hospitality, community, residential and commercial activities including visitor accommodation. This two storey building provides up to eight upstairs bedrooms and large bar and lounge downstairs. One 2464m2 title with spacious grounds, swimming pool and storage sheds. Excellent prominence from SH1.

By Negotiation Web ID CU3029266

Perfectly Finished

31 Willow Street, HAMPSTEAD

This newly renovated home has been finished to perfection and the neutral colours will appeal to many. Spacious open plan kitchen and living with bifold doors opening onto a sunny deck that flows onto the private and safe backyard. Just a two minute walk to the Beach Road shops and close to schools and preschools. Enquire today to view this wee gem.

Offers Over: $395,000 Web ID AUE3524159

Thinking of Building in Methven?

Lot 156, Camrose Estate, METHVEN

Here is a fabulous opportunity to build your holiday or dream home in the stunning rural town of Methven. We have a section on offer in the popular Camrose Estate subdivision. Lot 156 is a generous 1080m2 bare land section. Title is expected mid-year June 2023 (to be confirmed). Opuke Thermal Pools and Spa is right on your doorstep. Don’t miss this opportunity!

By Negotiation Web ID MU3549131

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Opportunity Knocks!

69 Eton Street, HAMPSTEAD

Don't look past an opportunity that allows you to choose your own path! With options of subdividing, buying your first home or investing, 69 Eton has come up with the goods! Set on a 916m2 section you will find a split stone home with three double bedrooms plus a large garage with games room or workshop attached. Call today!

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Every day

Mt Hutt Memorial Hall

10am, 160 Main Street, Methven. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and Hall of Memories.

Ashburton Aviation Musuem

1-3pm, Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

Weekdays

Mid Canterbury Connector

Provides low-cost return trips to Ashburton, Mondays to Fridays, any time between 9am and 4.30pm.

Ashburton Aviation Museum

1-3pm. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

Mondays

Age Concern Ashburton

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am.

Ashburton Bridge Club

7.05pm, Bridge Club Rooms, 79 Alford Forest Road.

Ashburton Community Walking

Group

Mondays and Fridays at 10.30am. Walnut Avenue Pavilion.

Ashburton Pipe Band practice

Pipe Band rooms, Every Monday, 7.30pm onwards.

MSA Dance Section

Monday 4.00pm to 6.00pm. All welcome at the MSA Havelock St.

Mid Canterbury Linedancers

Weekly class new beginner 12.30pm, beginnerimprover 1pm-2.15pm, low intermediateintermediate 2.30pm-4.30pm at Tinwald Memorial Hall. Instructor Annette Fyfe.

Tuesdays

Ashburton Menz Shed 9am-2pm at 8 William Street.

Age Concern Ashburton

Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. All levels of ability are welcome. $2 per 1hr session.

Held at Methven All Saints Anglican Church Chapman St at 10.30am, starting February 7. Rakaia St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Bridge St at 1.00pm.

MSA Tai Chi

Classes at 11am. Cost $3 per session at the MSA on Havelock Street.

Justice of the Peace

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

RSA Indoor Bowls

Every Tuesday at 12.45. RSA in the Doris Linton Lounge. $2, followed by a cuppa & chat.

Pickleball Ashburton

EA Networks Centre from 5-7pm. Paddles provided.

Mid Canterbury Badminton Club

Badminton Club night from 7-9pm. All abilities welcome at EA Networks Centre.

Waireka Croquet  Club

Draw 9.45am GC Handicap Singles. Ist Tuesday in the Month Handicap Singles 19 hoops. Draw 1.15pm. Singles Handicaps -0 5; 6-9; 10-16.

Ashburton Bridge Club

7.05pm at the Bridge Club Rooms, 79 Alford Forest Road.

Wednesdays

Ashburton Menz Shed 9am-2pm at 8 William Street.

Ashburton Ladies Friendship Club

9.45am, Sinclair Centre. Speeches, morning tea, every fourth Wednesday of the month.

What’s on Where

Wednesday Walk Group

9.30am. Meet Walnut Avenue on the west side of the Ashburton College Auditorium entrance.

Age Concern Ashburton

Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. All levels of ability are welcome. $2 per 1hr session.

• Held at Allenton St David’s Church, Allens Road at 9.30am.

Pickleball Ashburton

Every Wednesday from 9.30am - 11.30am at EA Networks Centre.

St Stephen’s Anglican Church Holy Communion at 10am on Park Street.

Age Concern Ashburton

Programme for the elderly runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am.

Hip Hop for Seniors

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

Ashburton open coffee mornings

All are welcome at the Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street. 10.30am - 12 noon.

Mid Canterbury Linedancers

Weekly class new beginner 6pm, beginnerimprover 6.30pm-7.45pm, low intermediateintermediate 8pm-9pm at Tinwald Memorial Hall. Instructor Annette Fyfe.

Ashburton Bridge Club

1.05pm at the Bridge Club Rooms, 79 Alford Forest Road.

Thursdays

Ashburton Bridge Club

7.05pm, Bridge Club Rooms, 79 Alford Forest Road.

Ashburton Menz Shed 9am-2pm at 8 William Street.

Age Concern Ashburton

Ladies exercise class at 9.30am at Ashburton Seniors Centre at 206 Cameron Street. Mid Canterbury Badminton Club 9.30am-11am at EA Networks Sports Centre.

MSA Tai Chi

Classes at 11am. Cost $3 per session at the MSA on Havelock Street.

Age Concern Ashburton

Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. All levels of ability are welcome. $2 per 1hr session.

• Ashburton St Stephen’s Church, Park Street at 1pm.

• Ashburton Buffalo Lodge Rooms, Cox Street at 1pm.

Fridays

Ashburton Community Walking Group

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

St Stephen’s Anglican Church

Seniors Coffee Club, 2nd and 4th of the month at 10.30am, St Stephen’s Parish Centre, Park St. Ashburton Justice of the Peace

JP available for all signing services from 12-2pm. No appointment necessary. No fee. Community House. 44 Cass Street.

Pickleball Ashburton

EA Networks Centre from 6-8pm. Paddles provided.

Saturdays

Ashburton Farmers Market

Saturday mornings, 9am-12.30pm, north end West Street car park. Plants, hot and cold food, vegetables.

Ashburton Aviation Museum

Ashburton Airport from 10am - 3pm.

Ashburton Woodworkers

Clubrooms at Plains Museum site 1pm-4pm.

Seventh-Day Adventist Church

10am, Weekly worship & Bible Study.

11am, Sabbath singing & Sermon.

At Grace Presbyterian Church building, 63 Princes St. Ashburton. All welcome!

Vintage Car Club

The museum and parts shed, 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald, will be open ONLY on the following Saturdays during the month of January, 2023 (times 10am to 12 noon):

January 14, 21, 28.

Waireka Croquet Club

AC Singles or Doubles. Draw 9.45 and 12.45, GC Draw 1.15 pm Doubles. New players welcome, mallets available.

Sundays

Ashburton Anglican Parish

Sunday - St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park St, 10 am. Holy Communion

Sunday - St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Thomson St. 10 am. Holy Communion, 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month

St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Sunday January 29, 2023: 10am Combined Service at St Andrew’s. Service led by Rev. Eric Mattock. All welcome. Sinclair Centre, Park Street.

Grace Presbyterian Church

10am at 63 Princes Street.

Hakatere Presbyterian Parish

We have several combined services in January and this is the service schedule –

Sunday January 29 – joining in a Combined Service at 10am at St Andrews, Park Street.

Each week from Sunday February 5 – Morning Worship at 10am. All welcome. 65 Oxford Street.

St Paul’s Church, Mid Canterbury CCAANZ

Chertsey Community Hall, Chertsey Line Road, Chertsey, 10am Sunday. Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays. “Knowing Jesus and making Jesus known”.

Pickleball Ashburton

Sunday is organised competition day at EA Networks Stadium from 5-7pm. Prior registration through our facebook page is required. Some courts are available for social play.

Every Monday and Saturday

Allenton Assn Croquet Club

Venue Allenton Sports Club. Monday, Saturday. Start every week Monday September 19 until March 27 2023. Starting time 1.15pm.

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

Methven Croquet Club

We play croquet every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1.30pm at the Methven Domain. All welcome to come along.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton. Please be there by 1pm to play off at 1.15pm each day. All welcome. Equipment and tuition available.

Every Tuesday and Friday

Methven Museum – Christmas Display

60 Main St, Methven. Open Tuesday and Friday 2-4pm. Believe it or not an orange was once a treat as were nuts. Many families could only afford these treats if they saved up all year. Come to the museum and see what gifts were given at Christmas of yesteryear, and what decorations were put up in the home. There are puzzles for the children to do and the history of Methven is on display. Admission is free but donations are welcome.

Every Thursday and Saturday

Ashburton Toy Library

Open every Thursday and Saturday from

9.30am-12.30pm, plus every alternate Tuesday 3.30pm-5pm at 106 Victoria Street.

Every Wednesday, Saturday

Allenton Golf Croquet Club

Wednesdays & Saturdays. Start every week from Wednesday September 21 2022 until March 29 2023, starting time 9.45am. Last Sunday of every month

Nor’Westers Muso’s Club

All are welcome, as is any style of music. 2pm6pm at Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern.

First Sunday of every month

Methven Market

At Methven Resort, from 9am to 1pm. Ashburton Anglican Parish

5pm Taize-style reflective worship (even months) or 5pm Evensong (odd months).

Third Monday of every month

The Ashburton Electronic Organ & Keyboard Club meets on the third Monday of every month (except December/January) at Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street at 7.30pm

Second Fri of every month

In Colour, art and craft club

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

Second and fourth Friday of every month

St Stephen’s Anglican Church

Seniors Coffee Club 10.30am on Park Street.

Monthly

Ashburton Embroiderers’ Guild

Meet Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street first Saturday of the month 10.30am-3.30pm, second Thursday of the month 1pm-3.30pm, third Tuesday of the month -9pm, and the fourth Thursday of the month 10.30am-3.30pm.

January events

St David’s Union Church

Tuesday, 24th January, 9.30 am. St David’s Union Church. Walking Group meets outside church. 48 Allens Road.

Run and Walk Ashburton

Summer Park Series, Run or Walk, 1, 3, 5km. January 17 to February 21, Tuesday, 6pm start. Ashburton Domain, Walnut Avenue Pavilion. Adults $2, under 18 free. Everyone welcome –all ages, all abilities, walker or runner.

Waireka Croquet Club

Philip Street. Tuesdays, Waireka Croquet Club GC Draw 9.45am and 1.15 Singles.

Vintage Car Club

The museum and parts shed, 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald, will be open ONLY on the following Saturdays during the month of January, 2023 (times 10am to 12 noon):

January 28.

February events

Craft Cluster Workshop

Monday February 6, 10am, at the Plains Museum. Bring $2, cut lunch and craft.

Dorset Button Workshop

Monday, February 6, 10am, at the Plains Museum. Cost $10, covers material and tutoring fee. Bring small scissors and tapestry needle.

PLEASE NOTE

Send all details to: whatson@ theguardian.co.nz

IMPORTANT: If you’re running a regular event, we only need to hear from you when you have CHANGES to this regular event.

Locals chase black type at Addington

Matt Markham

One of the first major targets of the new year goes on the line at Addington tomorrow night for the mares.

And there’s a Mid Canterbury lass hoping to make her mark in black type racing.

The Brent and Tim White trained Better’s Tart will contest the Group Two Premier Mares Championship tomorrow night, looking to continue a wonderful start to the season in which she’s won twice from two starts.

But it won’t be easy.

As good as she has been so far in 2023, the dour mare hasn’t faced the quality of Group One credentialled mares such as Allamericanlover, Manhattan, Life’s A Beach and Callie’s Delight – all of whom she faces, among others, tomorrow.

And then there’s the small case of a niggly barrier draw.

From the outside of the second row, Better’s Tart and her pilot, Kimberly Butt will need plenty of luck if they are to punch through and find a handy position in the $50,000 event but if she does make her way near to the speed her toughness alone will have her fighting out the finish.

And with key players like Allamericanlover and Manhattan both drawn wide, there’s an opportunity for that to happen too.

Southern move working for Tiger Fire

A move to a quieter environment has done the world of good for Tiger Fire, who is emerging as one of the most exciting stayers in the South Island this summer.

Since his move to the stable of Winton trainer John Phillips, Tiger Fire has won four of his eight starts, including his last three in a row, and he’s now being targeted at the time-honoured Invercargill Gold Cup (2600m) on February 18.

Tiger Fire began his racing career with Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman in Cambridge but was unplaced in six starts, often due to problems at the start.

“He had a nomination in for the Derby, so it’s obvious Murray had a bit of an opinion of him, but they had a few barrier issues with him – he was missing the kick quite badly there,” Phillips said.

Better’s

contest the $50,000 Group Two Premier Mares Championship at Addington tomorrow night.

The daughter of Bettor’s Delight is just one of a number of Mid Canterbury chances out for success at the first Addington meeting of the season tomorrow night.

Bettor Be Sharp gives Sarah O’Reilly a strong hand in the junior drivers’ event.

The pacer, trained by her father Gerard, has been excellent this time in with three placings and a win from the last four starts and was victorious when last produced on the track prior to Christmas.

Talented trotter Maui will be out to ensure his Ashburton win last week was no fluke when he steps up in grade in a

strong intermediate grade trot from a wide draw for David McCormick. The ever-consistent, Sonoma Tyron also features in the same race and looks a knockout chance from her handy barrier draw.

Ricky May also looks to have a handful of chances to continue his good start to the year with maiden pacer, Field of Poppies a leading contender during the middle stages of the programme in a wide open fillies and mares non-winners event.

May takes the drive on Boudica in the Group Two event with the pair out to cause an upset.

“He had been gelded by the time he came down here and it’s a bit of a quieter environment, and he’s enjoyed that. We haven’t had any barrier problems with him since he got here.

“He’s out in the paddock most of the day, and later on he comes into a box, and he’s a pretty happy fella. There’s three or four trotters and three or four gallopers going around. It’s a bit different than having more than 100 going around like at Cambridge.”

Phillips was chosen as a South Island trainer for Tiger Fire due to his association with bloodstock agent Stuart Hale, who bought the horse at the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale at Karaka in 2020 for $100,000.

Tart will

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Ashburton Bowling Club

Our Open Triples 2 bowls – sponsored by Skip2it – took place mid-week on the 18th.

The top placings were: 1st: B Mayson, P Whinham, P Brooks – 3 wins, 23 ends, 50 points, 2nd: R Bennett, M Quinn, C McFarlane – 3 wins, 23 ends, 49 points, 3rd: R Gurberlet, G Sparks, B Kellett –3 wins. 22 ends, 41 points, 4th: R Hazeldene, J Argyle, C Cleghorn – 3 wins, 20 ends, 31 points.

At the Friday Triples held at Hampstead on the 20th, the Ashburton team of M Hill, P Collins, T Pearce came 1st with 3 wins and 17 ends. Well done, gentlemen!

From a small attendance, the winners of our Saturday Rollover triples on 21st were G Taylor, K Walker, N Stuthridge, L Curd, with 2 wins, 10 ends, and in 2nd place were C Bird, T Watson, M Flatman with 1 win, 9 ends. Well done all!

A couple of February dates to note –Friday, 3rd – Friday Triples sponsored by Toyota and NBS at 12.30pm.

And Wednesday the 8th, 2-4-2 Open Pairs, sponsored by Milestone Financial & Truscott Hamilton at 12.30pm.

Things are ticking over at Ashburton Bowling Club, even whilst the holiday season is still upon us.

Good bowling to you all!

Ashburton Golf Club

We had a massive field last Saturday for the 2023 Club Opening day and what a day we had.

All players were welcomed to the 2023 season with a wonderful speech by our club patron Bill Hetrick, who, though not playing at the moment is still looking as sprightly as ever and always gives a good stirring speech.

On the course we played a pairs ambrose and you could here the laughter across the holes. When the dust had settled we had some amazing scores.

I don’t have the full list of results to hand as of writing, but I do know that the winners of the AC Browne Cup for mixed pairs were Karen McRae and Hamish Niles with a superb net 60, that is some amazing shooting, well done Karen!

Then the Smith Salver for best men’s pair went to Jeff Hewitt and Craig Bain who shot 9 birdies on their way to a 63. Jeff and Craig were playing behind us and it seems you can never get out of their firing line. The boys were beasting their drives. It’s a bit emasculating when you have just played your third shot and two drives come bouncing past you.

Well played chaps, top golfing. After golf finished we had our auction for the racers in the final of the Property Brokers shootout, and Hamish was in fine form again, teasing money out of people who didn’t know that they had any. There were some good early bargains to be had and then we had some massively inflated prices.

It seemed like a ceiling had been set with many runners going for a similar price, until the final lot came up for grabs. Hilary was looking to purchase herself, but it looked like a fellow left hander wanted her as well. The ceiling was then smashed with Hilary finally buying herself for nearly double the second favourite.

Thanks to all buyers and to Hamish and Arkright for keeping the books. This Saturday we have Men’s opening day playing fourball best ball for the Jim MacKenzie trophy.

Pick your partner and pop along or let Matt matchmake for you, he seems to have a good knack of putting the right players together.

Then Sunday morning we have the great spectacle that is the Property

Brokers Shootout final taking place.

Tee off will be at 10am, all finalists report for 9.30am please.

Come on down to watch the start, at least. It is great fun to watch the 19 finalists all wait their turn, some calm as you like and some shaking like constipated dogs. The first hole takes around half an hour to complete and for one person that’s the end of the game. We should be coming down 18 at around 4pm. We have a drinks and food buggy following us round and if any of you fancy helping out for a few holes, we always need counters and marshalls to keep the game moving, just give Paddy a shout.

That will do for now, see you around the course. Good golfing.

Ashburton Horticultural Society

President Joy welcomed 11 members to our Garden Group’s January meeting which was held at Domain Pavilion. Three of our members each spoke on growing dahlias. John spoke on lifting and splitting in May, replanting, staking, labelling and picking out buds.

Graham spoke on standard required for showing and pest control, Brian spoke on staging the dahlias for show and all the different varieties. All three members are involved with the National Dahlia Show at Tinwald Hall next month.

Table show results – 8 exhibitors, 74 entries, Graham Gunn – 8 firsts, 5 seconds, 2 thirds, John Hoogweg – 4, 1, 2, Joy Jaine – 4, 2, 0, Cyril Keen – 2, 2, 0, Anne Gamblin – 2, 1,1, John Johnson – 3, 0, 0, Brian Glassey – 1, 2, 0, Trevor Gamblin – 1, 1, 0.

Premier Award: Graham Gunn, Class 19 – 1 dahlia bloom medium or large – Tioga Dawn.

Raffle was won by: Cyril Keen. Next

meeting will be on Friday 24th February 2023 at 2pm, Domain Pavilion, Walnut Avenue. New members and visitors welcome.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

2023 Club days have started well although the heat last Thursday so most players pull the plug after two games. We had eight of our players take part in the Arthur Diaper Triples at Ascot a week ago with Jan Guilford being in the winning team, and Karine Crum’s team finished 3rd.

Last Saturday we had seven players take part in the Alan Pickard Triples at Ascot and was won by two of our players Kate Marriott and Bruno Falco. Jan Guilford and partner were 3rd. Ellen Pithie, Karine Crum and Mavis Thompson were placed in the Plate, and Shelagh Field in the Bowl. A good effort to all concerned.

We have received the South Island Ranking List and out of the 40 players ranked, 10 were from Ashburton. 25 per cent is to Ashburton’s credit. Jan Guilford was the top woman, and Karen Bensdorp the second ranked woman. Well done all of you. Our club days start at 1.15pm now so you are welcome to join us at the earlier time. Over the school holidays you might like to make it a family outing and you would be most welcome.

Ashburton Pakeke Lions

President Jim Young welcomed members, partners, and visitors to the traditional January Burns Night meeting. MC Jim Martin asked members to stand as Piper Bill Doak piped the top table into the meeting.

A special welcome was extended to District Governor Jules Ellis and Michelle. Lion John read the apologies and welcomed the Social Ladies. President Jim reminded members of the Remembrance Service for Mary Smith who passed away recently, and who contributed so much to this club over many years.

Lion Malcolm reported on the upgrade to the Domain Bridge and the Bus Kiosk. Lion Trevor reported on the forthcoming Social Events including an outing to the Court Theatre on the 4th March and the usual Coffee Morning. Also a clipboard requesting names for Meals on Wheels in the month of March was circulated.

The District 202J Convention is to held in Fairlie from 31st March to 2nd April and members were urged to attend this wonderful event. Lion Bob then recited the Selkirk Grace.

bie Burns poem in appreciation of the Haggis.

Members then all joined in with the singing of a medley of well known Scottish songs with solos from Jim, Peter and Diane accompanied by Moira on the piano.

The tasting of the Haggis took place and a Scottish quiz with 20 questions was then answered by members. Raffles were drawn and the Tailtwister Lion Jim collected fines from members. The meeting closed with the singing of Auld Lang Syne led by Piper Bill.

Ashburton Toastmasters

The final toastmasters meeting for 2022 included the staging of a local 5 to 7 minute speech contest where the top two go forward to Area Level to compete for the international speech contest.

Matt Marshall scored top marks for his speech ‘The obstacle is the path’ and David Eason was placed second with his speech ‘Money equality.’ Coby Snowden came in third with her speech entitled ‘Find yourself.’

A general comment overall was that all participants furnished speeches of high calibre.

The highlight in the second phase of the evening was a special toast by Mike to Jeff Withington paying tribute to Jeff’s 24 years in Toastmasters. Jeff’s toastmasters journey began in Blenheim in 1999 with the Sunbelt Speakers club.

In 2004, Jeff moved to Ashburton and continued his involvement at all levels until present day.

One of the highlights during this period was being named Area Toastmaster of the Year in 2015.

Jeff plans to take a break from Toastmasters to pursue other interests.

District Governor Jules addressed those present on the importance of the role that Lions International and our local Lions Clubs have in our community. He emphasised the importance of fellowship and the four Cs being Care, Compassion, Commitment and Community. He also pointed out that Robbie Burns was a farmer, interested in drama and was a humanitarian just like many members in this club.

After a very imformative and inspiring address which involved some of our members to speak, Jules was thanked by Lion Jim.

The induction of two new members was then carried out by DG Jules, Richard Mabon sponsored by Lion Jim Young and Neil Gibbs sponsored by Lion Bob Crane.

These new members and their wives Christine and Jessie were warmly welcomed by members into the Pakeke Lions Club.

The Scottish theme for the night opened with three local Highland Dancers, Lucy, Leah and Brianna, who delighted everyone with their precise highland dances.

A poem The Star ’O Robbie Burns was read by Moira Whiting.

The swirl of pipes, played by Lion Bill Doak then sounded with the piping in of the Haggis.

The Haggis was addressed by Bob Frame who recited the traditional Rob-

■ Bowls Allenton Bowling Club

On Tuesday 17th evening pairs was played and results were as follows:

First Martin Watson, Trevor Johnson 3 wins 14 ends 33 points, Second Gregg Kellett, Logan Ford 3 wins 12 ends 21 points, Third Joc O’Connor, Liam O’Connor 2 wins 15 ends 35 points, Fourth Les & Tracy Fickling 2 wins 15 ends 35 points, Fifth David Hickman, Neville Alexander 2 wins 14 ends 26 points.

Upcoming Events: Friday 27th Allenton Friday Triples 12.30pm, Saturday 28th Club Day, Tuesday 31st Ladies Club Day morning, Allenton evening pairs 5.30pm, Good bowling everyone.

The first Ashburton Toastmasters meeting for 2023 was held on 18 January led by toastmaster Adi.

There were two formal speeches on the agenda. The first speech titled ‘Looking towards the future’ was delivered by Adi where he spoke about the previous year’s performances in terms of different participation perspectives. Supporting his content was a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate the information he had gathered.

Adi’s opening remarks explored why people take on Toastmasters and the summary asked what may be on the horizon for the club in 2023.

Adi’s speech was evaluated by Robert. Mike’s speech, ‘Moments of truth’, was a workshop-style presentation. He discussed why people choose Toastmasters to gain public speaking skills and personal growth benefits. What sort of impression do visitors or prospective members experience? The importance of ensuring they have a positive inviting impression.

Part of this workshop involved working in two sub-groups to address searching questions that highlight areas that require strengthening for the future starting in 2023.

Meetings are held fortnightly in the Doris Linton Lounge, Ashburton RSA, starting at 7.30pm.

The next meeting will be on 1 February 2023.

Guests and visitors are most welcome.

SPORTS RESULTS DRAWS

80. 75– 79: John Low 90 by a lot, Don Law 90. 80 +: Mike Gray 94, John McArthur 97. Winner of Merrett Salver: Peter Walker

Twos: Rod Carson, Wayne Ross, Jim Latimore Brent Holmes, Tufuga Sa, Barry Jury

Reminder to all Ashburton Vets Players visit to Vets golf at Ellesmere on the 2 Feb 9.30am start, bring own lunch.

Our next Ashburton Vets Game is February 7th Heartland Champs 1st round at Tinwald.

■ Golf

Tinwald Golf Club

■ Golf

Ashburton Vets Golf

Results of play for Ashburton Veteran Golf January 23rd played at Mayfield. 70 years: Peter Walker 76, Barry Jury

Tinwald Women’s Golf Draw 31st January - Gwen Forbes Salver 9 Holes Sylvia Williams Tray: Report 9.00 for meeting. Start 9.30. Starters V. Prendergast D. Wells, Cards S. Gutsell. Kitchen L. Marsh. Roster convenor J. Bruhns.

Winners are grinners: Victory on the 2023 Club Opening Day for the Ashburton Golf Club went to Hamish Niles, Karen McRae, Jeff Hewitt and Craig Bain.

Summer series catches on

Not even a little bad weather here and there is stopping the numbers from turning up to take part in the Ashburton Run/Walk Club’s Summer Park Series.

Two weeks into the challenge and already close to 200 people have lined up at the start line across two nights with the promise of more to come as the series progresses.

Opening night last week saw 82 people arrive to check it all out and 108 arrived this week to get their run or walk on.

Open to all ages, sizes and fitness levels the series is aimed at getting people out and about and enjoying a wander or a run around the Ashburton Domain each week as many try to burn off the excess baggage brought about by the festive season.

Such has been the success of the opening two nights, that the call is going out again for people to come and take part. The series sees people take part in either a 1km, 3km or 5km run or walk.

“Ninety per cent of people that come across the line won’t stop smiling, it’s quite rewarding,”

Ashburton Run/Walk president Gary Whiting said last week. The club welcomes anyone

More than 100 people turned out for the second week of the Summer Park Series hosted by Ashburton Run/Walk.

There’s no barrier to age when it comes to the Summer Park series.

along who wishes to take part with spot prizes awarded during the evening.

The event begins each Tuesday night at the Ashburton Domain pavilion with registrations open from 5.30pm and a kick-off at 6pm. There is a $2 cost for adults to take part while for those under the age of 18 it is free.

Local cricketers star for Canterbury Under 17 side

Mid Canterbury’s three young cricketers who donned the red and black of Canterbury in the National Under 17 tournament over the past week might not have found glory, but they played their part in the week.

Jack Middleton, Toby Robinson and Lachie Jemmett all featured in the seven-day-long competition in Lincoln, playing throughout the week as part of a Canterbury side who struggled to get over the top of some of their rival regions, but made their mark all the same.

Two wins from their six matches highlighted the week’s work – both wins coming against Central Districts first in the longer format of the game and then in the final act of the competition in a T20 match on Monday.

Their week began with a seven-wicket loss to Otago to open the competition. Asked to bat first they made it through to 169 all out with Jemmett making a valuable contribution with the bat of 58 to start encouragingly.

Otago made light work of the run chase, but Robinson made an impact with the ball grabbing two of the three wickets taken.

The second match came against Northern District and after being set an imposing 306 for victory, the red and blacks fell short by 130 runs. Rob-

inson was again in on the bowling action with two wickets.

Up against Auckland in the third game they gave themselves a chance by restricting their rivals to 212 but couldn’t get the necessary runs on the board and were all out for 169.

Both Jemmett and Middleton grabbed a wicket each in the bowling attack.

A first innings total of 291 against Central District pave the way for success with Robinson leading from the front with 39 runs near the top of the order and then 3-11 with the ball to help rip through the Central batting line up.

Wellington on Sunday was an-

Azarenka: ‘We’re not villains’

Australian Open semi-finalist Victoria Azarenka says she feels sympathy for Novak Djokovic and pleaded for players not to be treated as “villains”.

Belarus’ Azarenka, 33, is in her first Melbourne semi-final since 2013 – when the legitimacy of her medical time-out against Sloane Stephens was questioned.

Serbia’s Djokovic has been accused of dramatising the extent of a hamstring injury during the Australian Open.

“We are regular human beings that go through many, many things,” she said.

“There is sometimes, I don’t know, an incredible desire for a villain and a hero story that has to be written.

“But we’re not villains and we’re not heroes.”

Nine-time men’s champion Djokovic, who played Russian fifth seed Andrey Rublev in the men’s singles quarter-finals on Wednesday, said earlier this week he was an “easy target to be the villain”.

other tough day out. Set 280 to win, Canterbury could only manage 187 with Jemmett grabbing his second half-century of the week with a 57-run innings. Robinson was again the pick of the bowlers taking 4-31 off his seven overs.

Results during the week resulted in a rematch against Central on Monday in a T20 format and Canterbury batted hard to reach 142-7 from their 20 overs with Robinson scoring 20 of those.

Canterbury managed to make it two for the week against their Central rivals by rolling them for 127 to finish the week on a high with both Jemmett and Middleton snaring wickets in the bowling effort.

Djokovic was reportedly unhappy the validity of his toilet break during a second-round win over France’s Enzo Couacaud was questioned.

The fourth seed has been wearing heavy strapping on his left thigh all tournament, taking a medical time-out against Couacaud and also during his third-round win over Grigor Dimitrov.

Following his fourth-round win over Australia’s Alex de Minaur, Djokovic was also reported to have told Serbian media that only his injuries “were doubted”.

“I leave the doubting to those people – let them doubt,” he added.

“Only my injuries are questioned. When some other players are injured, then they are the victims, but when it is me, I am faking it.”

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Jack Middleton was one of three local players to feature in the Canterbury Under 17 side last week. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Matt Markham

Matt Markham

Plenty of young competitors are also taking part and putting their fitness to the test.

Puzzles and horoscopes

Cryptic crossword

ACROSS

1. It's an agreement one has to grow smaller (8)

4. Non-metallic mineral piece of wood on board (4)

8. Aries would spoil it being put back (3)

9. Around 3rd November make it better not to go straight (5)

10. At first light, topless, show a beard (3)

11. Sign over one's red discomfiture (7)

12. Is taken behind mechanically now, to put it differently (2,3)

13. Nose around the top of the garden, if one is so watchful (2,4,5)

17. Heavenly body company came across (5)

18. Forbidding a card to pull a face (7)

20. A melody one may make public (3)

21. A carafe-top one swirls with a lot of water (5)

22. It's published, but it's not fashionable now (3)

23. Water given to girl in Lotus (4)

24. Tie confused the entry, but it's all there (8)

DOWN

1. Transport operative for a former President (6)

2. Is cited as having a calling (5)

3. Bad language, use of which may be compounded with credit (5)

5. Spread it all over with mixture of pastel, right? (7)

6. Competition won, erroneously returning a bit of fame (6)

7. Complete turn-around the Americans had in 1700s (10)

9. Cairo not on 7 for this year of 1953 England (10)

14. Number, or half of it suffering real change (7)

15. Hasty note from last of swimmers on his stroke (6)

16. No Mayfair wives attempt to find room in church (6)

18. Olive doesn't have the experience (5)

19. One is after a novice behind the wheel who's unaccompanied (5)

Quick crossword

WordWheel

WordBuilder

WordBuilder

How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No words beginning with a capital are allowed. There’s at least one five-letter word.

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): There's more to be interested in than is readily apparent in these early stages of learning a place. An environment will reveal itself to you over time. Metaphorically press on walls to find the secret doors.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Anything fresh out of the fire is too hot to touch. You'll pay attention to the cycle things are in and approach accordingly. To catch a person or project at the perfect time takes more than luck; it takes careful observation.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Thoughts are magnets that bring realities into being. Your focus is powerful. You may need to articulate your troubles for a limited time to mentally put them behind you and apply your mind to only what you want.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Some people have a personality and some people are a personality. Today, you're in the latter category, free to be uniquely yourself. You'll enjoy complete acceptance, possibly because you give it so generously.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Incurious people are tiresome, though they can also help you figure out the triggers and enhancements that will make your work appeal to a wider audience. If you can win the incurious, you can win anyone.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Do you have a strategy for grocery shopping? How about for getting along with a difficult family member? You'll be lucky today as you apply, hone and share your strategies with the world.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): The passive approach would work if you were on a raft floating down a river, but instead you are standing on the path that splits into different directions. Don't stress the decision. Follow your instinct and walk.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Some beliefs are more helpful than true. Is there harm in adopting an improbably optimistic way of thinking that keeps you on track? You will find that what soothes your mind is also good for productivity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You want to get to the good part, but this real-life story you're living today is filled with exposition and logistics. Luckily, the value of the entire adventure is not diminished by what you have to do to pull it off.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You'll rearrange your domestic scene to make it more comfortable and liveable. This could have to do with better lighting, different furniture placement or a plan to invite your favourite people around more often.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Your awareness of energy and how it flows through people and environments will be helpful today. You'll be attuned to subtle cues and body language. You'll correctly assess what others are thinking.

ACROSS

1. Considered (11)

8. In the middle (7)

9. Seize (5)

10. Speech defect (4)

11. Moneyboxes (7) 12. Bind (3)

13. Insult (4)

15. Assistant (4)

17. Exclude (3) 19. Nonetheless (7) 20. Tumble (4)

Guide (5)

Gruelling (7)

Gain full understanding (3,3,5)

DOWN 1. Gentle, easily managed (6) 2. Joins (5) 3. Incinerate (4) 4. Lessen (6) 5. To and fro struggle (3-2-3)

6. Blind alley (4,3)

7. Remove from office (6)

How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No words beginning with a capital are allowed. There’s at least one five-letter word.

Previous solution: ewe, ewes, pee, pees, pew, pews, see, seep, sew, spew, sweep, wee, wees, weep, weeps

Previous solution: ewe, ewes, pee, pees, pew, pews, see, seep, sew, spew, sweep, wee, wees,

Bulge 14. Dabbled 16. Dessert 17. Oyster 18. Copra 20. Argue 21. Firm

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You're all heart. Feeling so acutely is a gift that sometimes feels like a curse. Emotions will richly inform your moments. It's a blessing to be so vividly alive. Sudoku

Assistant or Trainee Cemetery Caretaker (Sexton)

Performing a range of tasks to keep our cemeteries beautiful, you will also operate various machinery from small handheld equipment to our excavator.

You will also be involved in a number of operational cemetery tasks such as burial preparation and care and adornment tasks.

Our standard working week is Monday to Friday, eight hours each day starting at 7:30am. This position will provide a challenge, satisfaction and you will ensure that our customers’ needs are met during a difficult time.

Applications close on Sunday, 29 January 2023.

To find out more about this vacancy and what the Ashburton District Council has to offer yougo to our website.

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers

SITUATIONS VACANT

BAKERY ASSISTANT/FINISHER

Ashburton New World

Like early starts?

Enjoy your afternoons off?

Then this position is a fantastic opportunity for you, as we require a motivated, positive and self-starting team player who would enjoy the challenges of supermarket retailing. As an integral member of the team, reporting to the Bakery Manager, you will play a significant part in the values and culture of this business.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Ensuring the Bakery department provides a superior level of customer service.

• Presenting product to a high standard.

• The ability to adhere to Food Safety and Health & Safety policies

Key competencies required for this position are:

• Delivering a superior customer experience.

• Being an excellent communicator who develops relationships and fosters teamwork.

• Having an engaging and positive manner. We offer great working conditions, a supportive management structure, and personal and professional development opportunities, Funeral Cover (after 12 months employment) and an attractive hourly rate.

Days and hours of work will be Sunday to Thursday 5.00am - 1.30pm. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Please apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter to: vacancies.ashburton@newworld-si.co.nz

Applications close on 12th February 2023.

SITUATIONS VACANT

Utilities Service Person

Ashburton Contracting Ltd is looking for a Utilities Service Person to work in our ACL Water Department. If you are a methodical problem solver with a can-do attitude, then this could be the position for you. This role is focused around maintenance repair work to the water reticulation and full training is available for the right person.

The right person should be:

• Physically fit and willing to manually dig in conjunction with machine operation/plumbing and drain laying activities

• Have a high level of focus on safety and delivering high quality work

• Be able to show initiative and an ability to follow instructions

• Be prepared to be rostered on Call

• Successful applicants must be comfortable with technology (tablet, computer data entry).

Desirable Qualifications

• Class 2 licence, W, T, R, D

• Working towards or have a National Certificate in Utilities Maintenance L4

Applicants for this position must have at least NZ Residency

Please send applications, including current CV to: Email: aaron.gairns@ashcon.co.nz

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

SITUATIONS VACANT

CHECKOUT OPERATORS

New World Ashburton

Permanent - Full Time/Part Time Positions Available

We are seeking customer focused individuals to join our Checkout team.

You should possess ability and enthusiasm, as you will play an important role within our overall team.

You will be:

• Able to work under pressure

• Self-motivated

• Presented to a high level

• An excellent customer service provider with good communication skills

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that our customers are provided with service to a high standard

• Creating a friendly and helpful environment for customers and staff alike

• Dealing with cash and customer transactions, ensuring accuracy at all times

• Working within Food Safety and Health and Safety requirements

These positions will include a mix of day, evening and weekend shifts. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Please apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter to: vacancies.ashburton@newworld-si.co.nz

Applications close on 12th February 2023.

DEATHS

BRUCE, Margaret Edna –

On January 24, 2023

Peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Barry and Sue, Ian and Carolyn, Stuart and the late Philippa Waddell. Much loved nana of Jo, Tim, and Annabella; Esther, Peter, and Philip; and Amanda, Tom, Sarah, Kate, and James. Loved great-nana of her 11 greatgrandchildren. Special thanks to the staff of Terrace View for their care of Margaret. Messages to the family of the late Margaret Bruce, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Margaret will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on SATURDAY, January 28, commencing at 11am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

DEATHS

EADEN, Donald Frank (Don) –

On January 24, 2023. Passed away peacefully, with his family, at Ashburton, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Maureen. Much loved father and father-in-law of the late Peter, Tim and Pam, David and Denise, and Jane and Cyril. Treasured Grandad of Ashleigh, and Brad; Grant; and Tesha.

Great-Grandad of Alita, and Lalya; Sophie, Hunter, and Ivy, and loved friend of Trish. Messages to the Eaden family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Don’s request a private service has been held.

DEATHS

MIDDLETON, Gary Francis

William –

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MOTORING

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SITUATIONS WANTED

MATURE , Honest, Reliable Lady available for Housework. Phone 021776121.

CAMERON, Judith Mary

(nee Parsons) –23 May 1941 - 21 Jan 2023. Passed away unexpectedly at home. Loved wife of the late Angus Cameron. Much loved mother and mother-inlaw of Carolyn and John, Juliet and Peter, Guyon and Fiona, and Sarah and Seaun. Adored Grandma to Jack, Laura, Sophie, Ella, Angus, Milly, Molly, Hugh, and Tilly. Messages to the Cameron family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Judith’s life will be held at the St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, January 27, commencing at 1pm, followed by a private interment.

KENNY, Sallyann (Sally) –

On January 20, 2023

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 75 years.

Dearly loved wife and soul mate of Gordon. Much loved mum of Stephanie, Caroline, and Belinda. Much loved nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Messages to the Kenny family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Sally’s request a private family service has been held.

On January 24, 2023, at Ashburton, aged 67 years. Gary passed away surrounded by his beloved family. Much loved and adored best mate of Jan. Much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Vikki and Grant, Karen and Dave, Tracey and Rob, and Scott and Tara. Beloved and fun Poppi of his grandchildren, Brooke, and Holly; Keylah, Aleesha, and Brylee; and Kane. Messages to the Middleton family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia Canterbury may be made on line at bit.ly/gfmiddleton2401. A Service to celebrate Gary’s life will be held at the Methven Memorial Hall, Main Street, Methven on FRIDAY, January 27, commencing at 11am, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery. For anyone wishing to view the service online go to www.patersonsfuneralservic es.co.nz Funeral Notices’ and click on Gary’s notice for the link.

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CAMERON, Judith Mary –23 May 1941 - 21 Jan 2023. Much loved and respected friend and JuJu of the Davidson and Polson families. Our hearts are broken.

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MIDDLETON, Gary Francis

William –

On January 24, 2023, at Ashburton, aged 67 years. Gary passed away surrounded by his beloved family. Much loved son-inlaw of Graeme and Betty Deiley, brother-in-law of Chris and Carol, and Melissa, and uncle of Jonathon and Lani, and Hayden. ’ Remembered with love and always in our hearts.’

MIDDLETON, Gary

–

On January 24, 2023. Dearly loved youngest son of the late Frank and Lois Middleton. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Russell and Raylene, and Keith and Sharryn. Much loved uncle and great-uncle of all his nephews and nieces. "You will always be in our hearts".

MASTER MONUMENTAL MASON

E.B. CARTER

The Guardian’s sports wrap

FinalWhistle

calling time on a week of sport

Ready . . . set . . . run, or walk

There’s been close to 200 starters on the start line over the opening two nights of Ashburton Run/Walk’s Summer Park series and there’s a promise of even more to come as things progress.

FULL STORY: P17