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Love my new wheels The smile says it all from Ashburton youngster Rebecca Oakley, proudly taking her new scooter for a whirl at the skate park. The scooter was gifted to Rebecca by a 91-yearold Ashburton man, who was horrified to read in the Guardian what the 12-year-old endured in a nasty incident at the skate park. Rebecca was verbally abused, threatened, and had her scooter forcibly taken from her, and later found destroyed.

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Gift brings back the smiles Cameras on the agenda for skate park

Daniel Alvey Thanks to a very kind donation from a Guardian reader, 12-yearold Rebecca Oakley is able to get back to learning her tricks on the scooter, after hers was stolen last week. The donor, who the Guardian agreed not to name, didn’t want publicity for his good deed, said he thought of his own grandchildren and how upset they would be if this happened to them. “When I read the story, I thought of my grandchildren. I wanted to get her (Rebecca) back on her scooter again,” the donor said.

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Rebecca was surprised with her new scooter delivered to her at the skate park and she jumped on the scooter and immediately got back to practising her tricks. Rebecca had a message for the for the kind donor: “Thank you so much, all I want to do is give you a big hug.” Rebecca’s father, Laurence Oakley, was surprised with the extremely generous donation. “I didn’t expect anything like that. “It’s good to see that there are still some good people out there,” he said. Rebecca had her scooter stolen at the park last week when she was involved in an altercation with some other young children. While the stolen scooter was eventually found, it was in an irreparable state with the handle bars bent down and brake cut. Laurence said that from now on Rebecca would always be going to the skate park with adult supervision.

A welcome surprise: The Oakley family (from left) Laurence, Rebecca, and David were very happy with the generous donation.

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The Ashburton District Council is now looking at installing cameras that cover the skate park area. After the recent incidents which included Rebecca Oakley and her grandmother sworn at and her scooter taken from her the next day, as well as another incident on Monday between different youth, the council confirmed it would look at installing cameras in the area. “In response to the recent interest in safety at the park, council is undertaking some preliminary investigation into the cost of installing CCTV in the area,” Ashburton District Council chief executive Hamish Riach said. Father of the girl involved in the incident, Laurence Oakley said the addition of the cameras “was a step in the right direction” because in future there could be video evidence of any incidents. The skate park sits between State Highway One and the rail tracks, a location which Riach said was chosen deliberately. “The location of the skate park was deliberately chosen when it was developed, as it was a highly-visible site with lighting. It is popular and safely used by most users; a Youth Council audit of 33 young people last year found 94 per cent felt safe there.” Riach said that any public safety concerns should be reported to the police.

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NEWS 3

Weather brings mixed blessings

SHORT & SHARP

Daniel Alvey Throughout Tuesday the whole district was battered with rain and snow, bringing good news for some and bad news for others. Mt Hutt Ski Area reported half a metre of snow after the storm had passed, shutting the skifield yesterday as crews worked to complete storm clean-up and vital avalanche control on the slopes. Ski area manager James McKenzie said the storm had provided a well needed topup to the upper mountain to open more terrain, as wind had meant much of the snow before the storm had settled on the lower mountain. While it was happy snow dances on the skifield, Methven

residents were left to boil water once again, with the Ashburton District Council sending a water tanker to the township to help provide clean water. Infrastructure services group manager Neil McCann said the tanker would also be visiting businesses and cafes in the town to refill water containers. “Council recognises that it’s harder for local businesses to operate under the boil water notice, and we want to support them. The tanker will check in on them daily until the boil water notice is lifted.” State Highway 77 reopened yesterday after flood waters made it impassable, highway users were still advised to travel with caution. While all the main arterial highways in Mid Canterbury are open some smaller roads remain closed due to flood waters, it is advised to check Waka Kotahi website and the Ashburton District Council website for the latest road closures.

Ashburton’s first primary school, Ashburton Borough, will celebrate its 150th anniversary on November 25 and 26. The school first opened in February 1872 on a site now occupied by St Stephen’s Church parish centre. Today the school has a roll of 340 students from new entrants through to Year 8. Further details are on its Facebook page (Ashburton Borough 150th celebration) or by emailing ashborough150@ gmail.com

Holiday activity Pop Up Playground has bought some inflatable fun to keep the kids and the big kids happy these school holidays. Local Amber Kohalmi, along with her mother Claire Kohalmi, and her partner Shane Scarth, decided to start the business after the first lockdown in 2020. The pop up playground is a collection of different inflatable themed playgrounds which will be set up in the Sports Hall until Friday.

Right – There was plenty of digging to be done at the Mt Hutt skiﬁeld before welcoming back skiers today. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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Two local arrests linked to shooting Police arrested two people in Ashburton in relation to the shooting in Rolleston. Two search warrants were executed in Ashburton on Monday after a man was shot on Maddisons Road and is in hospital in a stable condition. One address searched in Ashburton is asso-

ciated with the Mongols Motorcycle Club. A 31-year-old Mongols affiliate has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and unlawful possession of a firearm. He appeared in the Christchurch District Court on Tuesday and was remanded in custody.

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A 32-year-old patched Mongols member was also arrested and charged with drug related offences and will appear in the Ashburton District Court. Police believe a number of other people were involved in the incident and are following several strong leads, with further arrests likely.

Three Waters matters We all depend on having safe, affordable drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services.

The Community Trust of Mid and South Canterbury has made grants totalling $154,500 for its round one distribution for 2022. It was incorrectly reported that the trust distributed $2.5 million to community groups in its most recent round of grants. The $2.5 million figure was the total amount granted for the whole of the trust’s 2021 financial year.

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There’s reform underway to ensure New Zealand’s three waters system meets the needs of today, and the growing challenges of population growth and climate change, and potential natural disasters. A key focus is on creating the scale and structural changes that will enable the significant investment required to upgrade water pipes and build new treatment plants across the country. This will come at a high cost, beyond what councils and ratepayers can afford. The Water Services Entities Bill will shift water services from 67 councils to four new water service entities owned by each region’s councils on behalf of their local communities. While councils will own the entities on behalf of their communities, the entities will operate independently, enabling strategic long-term investment without being subject to competing demands. It’s important to get this right so that all New Zealanders can continue to have confidence in our three waters system into the future, so we encourage you to contribute by making a select committee submission, an important part of the parliamentary process. You can find out more about the Water Services Entities Bill at www.dia.govt.nz/Three-Waters-Reform-Programme and have your say by making a submission to the select committee through the Parliament website: bit.ly/3W-WSEB.

Submissions open until Friday, 22 July 2022.

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Former Ashburton woman receives Queen’s gong Malcolm Hopwood A commitment to zoos and conservation has seen a former Ashburton woman receive the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) from the Governor General. Chief executive of Orana Wildlife Park, Lynn Anderson, received the Queen’s award from Dame Cindy Kiro at an investiture ceremony in Christchurch last Friday. Anderson told the Ashburton Guardian, the honour “was a complete surprise, and I felt extremely humbled”. “Conservation is what gets me out of bed in the morning,” she said. As a small child in Ashburton she was “mad on horses and loved my pets”. It wasn’t surprising she accepted the position of Orana’s Park manager 26 years ago and became its CEO within 12 months. In the 1990s, she brought it back from financial difficulty, and has now turned Orana into a globally recognised zoo that makes a significant contribution to conservation. She said Orana has “taken incredible steps towards preserving New Zealand’s most threatened species”. In particular, she referred to Canterbury’s only parakeet, the kakariki karaka, of which there

Lynn Anderson in front of Orana Wildlife Park’s white rhino habitat. Inset: Lynn Anderson, formerly from Ashburton, receives the MNZM from Governor-General, Dame Cindy Kiro. are only 300 left in the wild. “We’re a key contributor to the Breed for Release programme,” she said. “We’re also involved in the Department of Conservation programme for six critical species including whio (blue duck), pateke (brown teal), Hamilton’s frog, brown kiwi and kowaru (Canterbury mudfish). With the death of Orana’s

40-year-old breeding bull three weeks ago, Anderson and her team are bringing 15 white rhinos from South Africa to Christchurch within six months and are currently extending the sanctuary for them. “White rhinos are reducing in number due to poachers and more than half of those coming here are orphans,” she said.

Anderson has held numerous governance roles with the zoo industry over the last 20 years including New Zealand representation on the Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia (ZAA) Board, a member of ZAA New Zealand management committee for 21 years and the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce for sev-

en and she’s received the Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia Professional Excellence Award in 2012. In the future, Orana Wildlife Park “needs to keep doing what it’s doing,” she said. “Conservation is something everyone can get involved in and collectively we can make a difference.”

Drive to the conditions and don’t get complacent G iven this week’s torrential weather it seems like a good time for a reminder about road safety. Last week we had quite a number of crashes due to a mix of causes including failing to give way at give way and stop signs. When you are getting close to home don’t become complacent with your driving, and always drive to the conditions.

Leigh Jenkins ON THE BEAT

4WD thefts Last week we had four cars taken, this week we haven’t had the same, but just a bit of a trend with four-wheel-drives being the

flavour of the month, but here are some simple things that can be done to keep them safe. These include always locking your vehicle when you leave it. Close all windows, including sunroofs. Park in well-lit areas if possible. Try not to leave valuables in your car. Thieves will break in for something as small as loose change. If you have to leave valuables in your car, make sure they

are out of sight, but remember hiding them is not as safe as removing them. Don’t leave documents with personal information or keys to your house, business, and boat in your vehicle. Consider installing an alarm to provide extra security Have you seen anything? We’d like to know because we need information from the community to help catch those responsible.

You can either call 105, Crimestoppers or go onto the Police website to make a report or come and see us in person at the station.

AOS in town Finally, some may have noticed the armed offenders squad around town on Monday. They were here to assist with two arrests, which were effected without incident.

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Final resting place of Moriori bones is the Chathams Malcolm Hopwood The return of more than 100 Moriori remains to New Zealand can only be completed when they’re buried on The Chathams. Ashburton’s Ray Solomon, grandson of the last full-blooded Moriori, Tommy Solomon, attended the ceremony at Te Papa last Friday when 111 sketetal remains were brought back, and said the bones must be repatriated to their homeland Rekohu (Chatham Islands). Solomon was one of 150 Moriori members who travelled to Wellington to attend the ceremony. He said the return of the 111 skeleton remains from London’s Natural History Museum was the largest repatriation of bones any iwi has received. Inside the boxes, presented at Te Papa by descendants, were skulls, mandibles, other bones and a small number of complete skeletons. “It was a very moving ceremony,” Solomon said. “To exhibit the remains overseas was one of the biggest upsets we’ve endured. Robbing them from graves was sacrilege.” “They are very sacred to Moriori.” Solomon said it was hard to identify who the ancestors they were. Some were buried in sand dunes, making them easy to rob. To him, the importance of the ceremony

The delegation carries the skeleton remains to the wahi tapu (sacred place) Te Papa’s hokomaurahiri (repatriation ceremony). Inset – Ray Solomon. was the repatriation of the bones and the powhiri to welcome them back. “There was no justification in removing them and, as part of the hui, representatives from museums apologised for keeping them for themselves.” Moriori Trust chair, Maui Solomon, a

cousin of Ray’s, called the return of the skeletal remains as “a significant milestone for my people. They were taken by bone collectors whose only interest was trading, selling and researching and they’ve ended up in museums,” he said. While at Te Papa, they won’t be dis-

played. “That’s insulting and an affront to us,” he said. Solomon said they’ll be in Te Papa’s care only temporarily and he’s working to move them back to the Chathams, a decision supported by his cousin. “When they’re finally buried, I’d like to be there,” Ray Solomon said.

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Funding Pharmac’s wonder drugs is ‘well overdue’ Malcolm Hopwood An Ashburton man who spent more than $120,000 on unsubsidised drugs welcomes Pharmac’s decision to consider funding new lung cancer medications. Three years ago Andre van Rooyen was given three to six months to live. Conventional chemotherapy might’ve extended his life, but an unfunded drug Crizotinib had the potential to treat his rare form of lung cancer. At the time Andre and his wife, Debbie, said they’d “take a step in faith and give it a go”. Over the next 12 months Andre’s health gradually improved as the drug was able to shrink the lung cancer growth, but at a cost to the van Rooyens’ savings. At about $10,000 a month, they paid over $120,000 with the community funding about half of that. Due to pressure from the family’s Christchurch oncologist and constant calls from the van Rooyens, drug company Pfizer, put Andre on the trial drug, Lorlatinib, an upgraded version of Crizotinib. “We were a pain in the neck of the drug company until they agreed to trial us on the drug at no cost,” Andre said. “It’s a new version. The nuts and

bolts of the initial drug are the same. “It’s my understanding I’m the only person in Australasia on Lorlatinib.” While Andre may have early onset arthritis and a high cholesterol level, he can now coach tennis, play golf and devote as much time as he can to the community. The van Rooyens support Pharmac’s willingness to consider more lung cancer medications, including the wonder drug, Keytruda. “It’s well overdue. A lot of people who haven’t had the funds to pay for medication have missed out,” Debbie van Rooyen said. “Andre wouldn’t have been with us if we didn’t use our savings. “We’re excited Pharmac is able to consider making those life-saving drugs available to the community.” The Cancer Society of New Zealand has been part of advocating for lung cancer medications, including Keytruda, for the past five years. National president, Alister Argyle from Ashburton, said if it’s publicly funded it “will make a significant difference to more than 20 lung cancer patients across New Zealand weekly”. He expressed disbelief it’s available in almost every OECD country, but only used in New Zealand for melanoma sufferers. “We want Pharmac to fast-track their decision as soon as possible,” he said.

Right – Andre van Rooyen, pictured with son, Sebastian, has made great progress on a trial drug, in the last few months.

Decision day for Christchurch stadium Jonathan Leask Neighbouring councils have been briefed by the Christchurch City Council on its proposed multi-use arena, Te Kaha, ahead of a landmark decision on its future today. The city council will vote on whether to proceed with the 30,000-seat covered arena that is currently forecast to cost $683 million after a $150m cost blowout.

There has been suggestions that its neighbouring Canterbury councils could help foot the bill, but when the city council sat down with its neighbours recently it didn’t pass the hat around or even broach the subject. “The city council gave us and some other Canterbury councils an update briefing last week – focused on the arena design and the process the council is following,” Ashburton District Council chief executive Hamish Riach said. “The briefing made no general or specific request of us at all, it was simply an update on where the city council is at.”

The funding request conversation may still come after today’s decision. Te Kaha Project Delivery Limited (TKPDL) has succeeded in negotiating a fixed price for the multi-use arena with its lead contractor BESIX Watpac, and the city council will consider that offer today. TKPDL chair, Barry Bragg, said that they are confident the arena can be delivered for a total project cost of $683 million, which includes sufficient contingency to cover any issues that might possibly emerge during the build. It has been estimated that $30

million would be spent on review and redesign, which would push out the completion date by nine to 12 months to 2027. Venues Otautahi, who will operate the arena, will also update the council on the key design features, economic impacts, and the lifecycle costs of the multi-use arena. The city council received around 30,000 submissions on the possibility of increasing the budget for the multi-use arena and 77 per cent were in support of putting more money into the project. Research analyst Aimee Martin said only eight per cent of the

submitters indicated they want the project paused and re-evaluated, while 15 per cent want it stopped completely. The city council meeting begins at 10am and will be livestreamed.

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LETTERS TO EDITOR Disgusting rugby Watching the rugby over the weekend, I was disgusted at the way the game has developed. Endless stoppages for foul play, and the frequent issuing of yellow or red cards. Sometimes quite justified, but almost as often, in my opinion, not justified. These cards are, of course, issued against the tackler, but what about the ball carrier? As often as not, he comes in with arm braced across his chest, and/or knee raised to ‘assault’ the tackler, who is

quite often left stunned on the turf. No penalty though against the ball carrier. Sadly, as I have said, this is the way the game has developed, and it is not pretty to watch. I am just one of many armchair critics, but am rapidly loosing my desire to even watch the game. What is the answer? Remember those great running games we used to see? Bruce Leighton

A thank you Litter-Free Ashburton Volunteers would

like to thank Peter Mac for his article in Saturday’s Guardian. Our group are so enthusiastic about making a difference in trying to keep Ashburton clean, green and litter-free. We receive so much support when we are out and about from locals and truckies who give us a toot. We know that many of you are not able to or cannot help us so we do this for you and our whole community. Thank you again Peter Mac for your positive article, it certainly means a lot to myself and our group. Bev Skates

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Library drops overdue book fines The Ashburton Public Library is hoping to see more users now it has scrapped fines for overdue books.

The library dropped fines for overdue books borrowed from the children’s library in 2019 and this month it dropped overdue fines for the adult library. Council Community Services Group Manager Steve Fabish said overdue fines had been reducing in recent years as more borrowers took advantage of online services.

“But this is more about removing barriers for some users. Nervousness about incurring fines has been keeping some people away, especially when they are busy and with the cost of living rising, as it is now.”

“Library fines particularly affect those who cannot afford to pay and then those people stop using the library. We’re hoping that by removing fines, we’re removing a barrier to using our libraries,” Mr Fabish said. “We are looking forward to welcoming back anyone who has stopped using the library because of the fear of accumulating fines.” He said income from fines was not significant.

Ash trees coming down on East St

Eight unhealthy Ash trees on the East Street green opposite Farmers will be carefully removed by contractors on Thursday 21 July.

“Council was happy to drop the overdue fines, as members can easily renew a book online now anyway to avoid fines.

The decision to remove the overdue fines was made by Council as part of setting the Annual Plan for 2022-23. It brings the Ashburton Public Library into line with many other libraries around New Zealand and the world, which have become fines free.

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The trees to be removed are between the footpath and the paved shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. A line of older Ash trees on the western side of the shared path will remain. Library manager Jill Watson returns books to the shelves in the now fines-free library.

“When you put it against the whole library budget and the investment that council makes, it’s a small amount of money really, and staff no longer have to have those negative and often time-consuming conversations with members.” Borrowers who do not return overdue books will be sent an account for items lost. If books are not returned, then Council will seek to recover the amount owing. “Borrowers will receive email reminders well before this happens and should renew their books when prompted by email.” The library is asking that members ensure their email addresses are up to date, and advise of any changes. Details can be

updated by emailing library@adc.govt. nz, with name/s, borrower number/s, and email. Among those that have also removed overdue fines are Auckland Libraries, Central Hawkes Bay District Libraries, Rangitikei District Council Libraries, Masterton District Library, Upper Hutt Libraries, Selwyn District Libraries, Nelson Public Libraries, Waimakariri Libraries, Timaru District Libraries and Ōpotiki Libraries. The new policy for the Ashburton library took effect on 1 July, so fines outstanding prior to that date will remain on borrowers’ accounts and need to be paid.

Community Services Group Manager Steve Fabish said the trees had been a lovely feature of the green for years, but had been deteriorating. “Our specialist tree staff have nurtured them for as long as we can but the trees look noticeably poorly and it’s time for them to go. They’ve had a long life and been enjoyed by visitors and locals alike, either walking along the green or seeking shade while having lunch. “We will replace them with a species of Oak trees called Quercus ellipsoidalis.” Contractors are aiming to remove the trees in a day, and will be managing traffic on East Street while work is in progress. Parking along the western side of East Street in the area will also be affected. The felled trees will be taken away for disposal.

Neil McCann, Infrastructure Services Group Manager

Keeping our essential services in shape Our infrastructure teams were on alert this week when MetService issued orange heavy rain warnings for parts of the district. When notified about such events, council staff and contractors immediately prepare by clearing drains and sumps at known flooding spots, and reducing flow in stockwater races. During the event we closely monitor our water, wastewater, stormwater and stockwater networks and respond to issues as they develop, which can sometimes be overwhelming in severe rain events, as in May 2021. The Council Infrastructure Services Group is responsible for the management of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, stockwater, roads and waste minimisation (rubbish and recycling). 1

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This past year, we have ticked off some significant projects for the district. The CBD upgrade, at around $18 million, started just before covid struck and despite some pretty big challenges, including two lockdowns and maintaining access for businesses and their customers, the project finished on time and within budget. The only outstanding issue is the installation of the parking sensors, as they are currently held up overseas due to supply chain disruptions. The upgrade was important as a vibrant CBD is essential for the town and Council is doing its part alongside building owners and businesses to encourage more people into the CBD. The $10m Ashburton Relief Sewer project was completed recently, and is already taking wastewater (sewage and grey water) from the eastern area of

Ashburton under the Ashburton River to the pump station and treatment facility at Wilkins Road. This kind of infrastructure will help Ashburton town cope with the anticipated population growth over the next 50 years, and if the demand for more development continues, we will certainly need it. Our roads continue to be a big focus with an extra $1.7m put into this year’s budget for improvements. Water is the enemy of roads, and last year’s big flood and rain like this week can lead to more potholes and failures of the road surface. When potholes open up at this time of the year, we temporarily repair them until we can permanently repair them in the warmer months. As a result of consultation on our Annual Plan, Council added some new footpaths to the roading programme.

One is a grit path alongside State Highway 77 from Methven to the new Opuke hot pools, and the other is a grit path on Racecourse Road, from Charlesworth Drive to Allens Road. This latter path won’t be sealed until EA Networks has completed undergrounding their electricity network in the area, but will provide safer passage for pedestrians in the meantime. Key projects for us in the water space include the Methven and Methven Springfield combined water treatment plant, the Mount Somers water treatment plant, a second bore for Rakaia, and a host of sewer main renewals and relining work. ashburtondc.govt.nz

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Excitement grows for Glow in the Park

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A tethered hot air balloon will add to the atmosphere at Glow in the Park at Tinwald later this month.

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Methven’s Graeme Church from Adventure Balloons will be inflating a hot air balloon on the Saturday night of the three-night lighting event, which is being held to celebrate 100 years of EA Networks providing power to the district.

The applications may be inspected at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton. Objections must be notified to The Secretary, Ashburton District Licensing Committee, PO Box 94, Ashburton by the date specified.

Ashburton District Council is partnering with the electricity lines company to host the activity, which will feature a trail of special effects light installations around the Tinwald Domain and the Plains Vintage and Railway Museum. The show will run on 22, 23 and 24 July, beginning at 5.30pm. Council Community Services Group Manager Steve Fabish said there was high excitement about the event, which was supposed to have been held last year but was postponed by covid. “We’re hoping to see hundreds of families walking around the open space at Tinwald and enjoying some pretty special lighting effects.

Council has received the following applications for new alcohol licences.

No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. A hot air balloon from Adventure Balloons will join the Glow in the Park celebration.

“The hot air balloon, on Saturday, will bring a different sort of glow and we’re thrilled to add Adventure Balloons to the line-up.” The trail of lights will include interactive displays and there will be places for selfies. Information panels will also tell EA Networks’ story, from its beginnings as the Ashburton Electric Power Board to

the present day as a provider of electricity lines and fibre-optic cables for internet. Food trucks will also be onsite. Mr Fabish said that the event was timed to coincide with the last weekend of the July school holidays and with a start time of 5.30pm, it would be dark enough for the lights to be at their best but not too late for young children to be out and about.

New garden under way at Ashburton Domain Regular visitors to the Ashburton Domain will have noticed a new garden under construction. A 70-metre strip along on the eastern edge of a path from the water feature to the domain playing fields has been dug up, composted, and rotary hoed ready for planting. The garden will mirror plantings on the western side of the path and serve to create an avenue entrance into this area of the domain. Buxus, hydrangeas, dahlias and delphiniums will be planted.

The picnic area and tables adjacent to the path is referred to as the Royal Lawn and is well used throughout the year, with access from the carpark, or via the domain’s path network. The area features a Tillia (European Lime) tree, planted on 4 August 2000 to celebrate the 100th birthday of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. The domain itself was planned when Ashburton was first laid out in 1864 and over the years it has been developed into a beautiful open space, accommodating trees and gardens, as well as swimming pools and a multitude of sports.

METHVEN RESORT - public notice of application for a new OFF licence. The Methven Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a new OFF licence in respect of the premises situated at 51 Main Street, Methven The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Remote Sales. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Sunday to Monday 9.00am to 8.00pm Objection period closes 26 July 2022.

KRUNG THEP THAI STREET FOOD public notice of application for a new ON licence. Thai Express Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for a new ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 96 Harrison Street, Ashburton. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Tuesday - Sunday; 11.00am - 2.30pm and 4.00pm - 9.00pm. Objection period closes 20 July 2022.

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July 7, 2022

REAL ESTATE IN MID CANTERBURY

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10am - 10.30am �� 5 Carters Terrace 10am - 10.30am �� 9 Catherwood Avenue 10am - 10.30am �� 55 Tucker Street 10.45am - 11.15am �� 24A Nixon Street 10.45am - 11.15am �� 141 Harland Street 11am - 11.30am �� 6 James Street, Hinds 11.30am - 12 noon �� 24 Nixon Street 12 noon - 12.30pm � 22 Millichamp Street 12.15pm - 12.45pm �� 21 Beach Road 1pm - 1.30pm �� 73 Northpark Road 1.45pm - 2.15pm �� 51 Farm Road

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10am - 10.30am �� 13 Geoff Geering Drive 10am - 10.30am �� 18 Connor Place 10.30am - 11.15am �� 54 Taits Road 10.30am - 11am �� 4 Trent Place, Lake Hood 10.45am - 11.15am �� 40 Geoff Geering Drive 10.45am - 11.15am �� 92 Melcombe Street 10.45am - 11.15am �� 31 Galbraith Street 11.30am - 12 noon �� 7 Reid Crescent 11.30am - 12 noon �� 11 Millichamp Street 11.30am - 12 noon �� 91 Glassworks Road 12.15pm - 12.45pm �� 16 Buchanan Place 12.30pm - 1pm �� 91 William Street

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winter. Excellent private setting with irrigated gardens and paddocks. Outdoor living areas 4 3 2 add to relaxed indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Tender: Be self-sufficient in vegetables, Closing Friday, eggs and fruit with glasshouses, gardens, trees and small fowl August 19 at 3pm run. Town water supply and shared Open Home: well for garden and paddock Saturday, 10.30am - 11.15am irrigation. Your own wee farm close to pb.co.nz/AL103990 town. PROPERTY BROKERS LIMITED LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL! LICENSED UNDER THE REAL

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6061sqm - This is you

Lake lifestyle awaits

Immaculately presented modern home, situated in an ever growing modern sub division of Geoff Geering Drive. You are welcomed into a beautiful and sunny open plan living area which includes the a dining and kitchen all situated in the heart of the home. A separate lounge can be shut off by double doors. All heated by two heat pumps one in the living area and the other one in the hallway.

Spacious three bedroom home set to capture the sun all day with open plan living with diesel fire opening through to the dining and modernised kitchen. All the bedrooms have built in wardrobes, modernised bathroom and new carpet throughout. Corner section with three car garaging plus workshop space.

Handy rural lifestyle living in a very popular North-east location. An inviting 4 bedroom low maintenance Oamaru stone home with a spacious sunny warm open plan, kitchen/dining family room. Master bedroom has walk in wardrobe and updated ensuite plus further upstairs and downstairs updated bathrooms - ideal for the larger family.

If it's your dream to live on the canal at Lake Hood, enjoy gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, your journey can begin right here. This home has been tastefully redecorated inside and out to maximise the contemporary Lake Hood lifestyle. The heart of the home is the entertainer's kitchen with stone bench top, butler's pantry and quality appliances.

For Sale Buyers $769,000+ View Sat 16 Jul 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU105568

For Sale Buyers $495,000+ View Sat 16 Jul 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU102976

Tender closes 3.00pm Fri 19 Aug 2022 View Sat 16 Jul 10.30 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AL103990

For Sale Buyers $989,000+ View Sat 16 Jul 10.30 - 11.00am Web pb.co.nz/AU105370

Netherby 40 Geoff Geering Drive

Tinwald 92 Melcombe Street

Open Home

Allenton 31 Galbraith Street

Open Home

Allenton 7 Reid Crescent

Open Home

Top quality - as new

House on 1012sqm section

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Vendors have purchased- Action required!

This large "virtually brand new" home located in a popular new subdivision offers two spacious living areas both opening to a private deck ideal for outdoor entertaining. Three double bedrooms with the master having an ensuite and walk in robe. Loads of storage through the home along with quality fixtures and fittings.

One owner since new, this 25 year old home was built ahead of its time offering three bedrooms, ensuite bathroom, spacious living areas, internal single garage and large 1012m2 section with possibility of sub-division or cleared section ready for large garaging or more. Spacious 170m2 home featuring open plan kitchen dining, separate lounge with access to covered patio and adjoining sunroom.

This property has great attributes. Solid red brick home with wooden joinery. Three bedrooms with wardrobes and servicing these an updated bathroom with shower, bath and vanity. The main living area is sunny and spacious and is open with the kitchen which has also been updated. The separate roomy laundry also incorporates the toilet. Well insulated in the ceiling and underfloor.

A popular neighbourhood and the enduring beauty of character are just some of the alluring features on offer at this four-bedroom bungalow which will captivate the hearts of families looking for a home they can grow into. The open plan kitchen, dining and living area is generously proportioned, and has direct outdoor access to a private and sunny patio area perfect for alfresco entertaining.

For Sale Buyers $780,000+ View Sat 16 Jul 10.45 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AU101551

For Sale Buyers $585,000+ View Sat 16 Jul 10.45 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AU104779

For Sale Buyers $468,000+ View Sat 16 Jul 10.45 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AU103831

For Sale $585,000 View Sat 16 Jul 11.30 - 12.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AU102530

Tinwald 11 Millichamp Street

Ashburton 91 Glassworks Road

Open Home

Allenton 16 Buchanan Place

Open Home

Ashburton 91 William Street

Open Home

Amazing opportunity here

Immaculate and private

Location and style

Central Living and Spacious

Three bedrooms, double glazed, gas hot water, floor heat pump, HRV, updated kitchen and bathroom, two toilets, large double garage, garden sheds and great size back yard with easy care gardens on quiet Tinwald street - the list goes on! Seize the moment and view this property today as opportunities don't come around like this very often.

Looking a for lifestyle property with a modern home and first class, low maintenance landscaping. Close to the town boundary and tucked away down a laneway with similar properties as neighbours. Exposed trusses add interest to the roof line and provide cover for the many patios and entry. The inviting entry leads to a spacious foyer and adjacent to the separate laundry and double garage.

In a delightful quiet cul-de-sac, this smart and very practical two bedroom townhouse offers an exciting opportunity for a wide range of people who would enjoy the benefits of this low-maintenance property. The owners have meticulously cared for the home during their time and made many improvements. Featuring a smart updated kitchen, bathroom, separate toilet, mostly double glazed.

You'll be amazed with what this Oamaru Stone home has to offer! Large open plan living and adjoining kitchen with street views, three generous bedrooms and amazing internal garaging! Two heat pumps, HRV, double glazing, storage galore, Jack and Jill bathroom plus second toilet, separate laundry topped off with sun drenched deck off living area, raised veggie gardens, fruit trees and sheds.

For Sale Buyers $420,000+ View Sat 16 Jul 11.30 - 12.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AU104766

For Sale By Negotiation View Sat 16 Jul 11.30 - 12.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AL103462

For Sale Buyers $489,000+ View Sat 16 Jul 12.15 - 12.45pm Web pb.co.nz/AU104407

Deadline Sale closes 2.00pm Wed 27 Jul 2022 View Sat 16 Jul 12.30 - 1.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AU104778

Ashburton 956 Christys Road

Ashburton 104 Baxters Road

New Listing

214.52 ha - "Avonlea"

156.3 ha - Strategic dairy support 104 Baxters Road and 167-191 Ruapuna School Road Located in the Ruapuna-Mayfield area of Mid Canterbury we are privileged to offer two well presented dairy support farm units with a total area of 156.3041 hectares comprising - 104 Baxters Road (75.3669 ha) and 167-191 Ruapuna School Road (80.9372 ha). Strategically situated only 5 kms apart there is the ability to farm as one entity or separately.

Tender closes 3.00pm Mon 22 Aug 2022 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AR102293

Tender closes 12.00pm Fri 5 Aug 2022 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AR103177

Murray Young 027 434 0942

New Listing

Avonlea has been an intergenerational farm acquired in 1962. In more recent years the property has been developed into an intensive irrigated arable/dairy support/lamb finishing unit. Soils have progressed with large deposits of humus from the ANZCO Wakanui beef feedlot which combined with the irrigation has seen record maize yields. Proprietary seed contracts in place for grain and seed.

Kirsty Clay 027 308 7557

Mel Perriton 022 175 0780

Chris Murdoch 027 434 2545

Karen McRae 027 436 4146

Greg Jopson 027 447 4382

Leah Harrison 027 737 2489

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24A Nixon Street, TINWALD

24 Nixon Street, TINWALD

21 Beach Road, HAMPSTEAD

51 Farm Road, ALLENTON

Situated on a private back section, perfect for an investment, first home buyers or people wanting to downsize. Two double bedrooms, built-in wardrobes, open plan living with breakfast bar and floor mounted heat pump. Spacious bathroom, separate laundry. Ranchsliders onto a sunny deck.

Deadline Sale: Closing 4pm on Thursday, August 11 Web ID AUT3360992 (unless sold prior) View: Saturday, 10.45am - 11.15am

OPEN HOME

One Not To Miss

22 Millichamp Street, TINWALD

Large four bedroom family home, open plan living with bi-fold doors opening to a family size deck. Separate lounge with heat pump. Kitchen area designed to entertain includes a wine fridge, walkin pantry, gas hob and double oven. Three heat pumps plus solar panels for hot water.

Deadline Sale: Closing 4pm on Thursday, August 11 Web ID AUT3361101 (unless sold prior) View: Saturday, 11.30am - 12 noon

OPEN HOME

Simply Stunning

This weatherboard home is situated on the west side of Tinwald. It has an open plan kitchen, dining, lounge heated with a heat pump. Updated bathroom, two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes plus a sunroom. Separate laundry and toilet, single lock-up garage and off-street parking.

5 Carters Terrace, TINWALD

Don’t miss this lovely three bedroom home complete with modern kitchen, open plan living and the comfort of a log burner and heat pump. Two bathrooms, two toilets, separate stylish laundry. Sunny conservatory and lovely deck area out front and large deck area out back. Brand new single car garage.

Deadline Sale: Closing 4pm on Wednesday, July 27 Web ID AUT3356786 (unless sold prior) View: Saturday, 12 noon - 12.30pm

By Negotiation Web ID AUT3302079 View: Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

Permanent material brick house on large 753m2 section. Floor area 120m2, three bedrooms, separate lounge, dining room and kitchen. The bathroom includes shower over bath and toilet. Fenced backyard making it great for children and pets. Stroll across the road to Beach Road shops.

Offers Over: $340,000 Web ID AUE3361096 View: Saturday, 12.15pm - 12.45pm

This absolutely beautiful home is available now for the discerning purchaser! Situated in the heart of Allenton this four bedroom and three bathroom family sized dwelling will ensure the whole family is comfortable. All this plus a stunning kitchen, ample storage throughout and private gardens.

By Negotiation Web ID AUW3366261 View: Saturday, 1.45pm - 2.15pm

OPEN HOME

Grand Opportunity

Cute As Can Be!

9 Catherwood Avenue, ALLENTON

Step inside this gorgeous architecturally designed home positioned on a double section in two titles amongst a beautiful established garden and situated in a prime location. Five bedrooms, two living areas, three counting the beautiful light filled atrium plus a separate office. Ample storage and triple car garaging. Some remedial work required,.

Offers over: $835,000 Web ID AUW3358826 View: Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

This cute little oasis is looking for new owners. A 1012m2 landscaped and easy care section, this size gives you options to landscape further. Two separate rooms each with verandah and a separate bathroom. There is a black water holding tank and a grey water system. Don't delay this wee beauty could be yours.

Price: $260,000 View: Saturday, 11am - 11.30am

Web ID HU3313859

NEW LISTING

OPEN HOME

First Home Buyers

Allenton Location

Lifestyle Living Close to Town

141 Harland Street, TINWALD

55 Tucker Street, ALLENTON

73 Northpark Road, ASHBURTON

5A Carters Terrace, TINWALD

Price: $345,000 Web ID AUT3254713 View: Saturday, 10.45am - 11.15am

Price: $515,000 Web ID AUW3261075 View: Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

Price: $978,000 Web ID ALE3296860 View: Saturday, 1pm - 1.30pm

By Negotiation

A fabulous opportunity to purchase a home directly opposite the Tinwald Primary School. Open plan kitchen and living area, heated by a log burner or the choice of a heat pump. Three double bedrooms plus office, family size deck for entertaining and a large family size conservatory which is used as an extra lounge room. Off-street parking and single car garage on an easy care section. Walking distance to local shops.

The spacious open plan living and dining area is the heart of the home, recently painted inside with neutral tones and a pop of colour with sliding doors which open from the family lounge room out onto the patio. Three double bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes. Established gardens and a sizable section with a large garage and lean-to off the side for storage. A short walk to all Allenton amenities plus fabulous Argyle Park.

NEW LISTING

Lifestyle – Ready To Go 75 Taits Road, ASHBURTON

Worth the Wait 123 Albert Street, NETHERBY

Situated in the ideal location is this large 4000m2 section with title. It provides the perfect opportunity to create your own lifestyle block. You will enjoy the peace and space of a country setting and added bonus of being close to town and amenities. With fibre, power and water already connected...all it needs is you!

This fabulous 4012m2 section is waiting for its new owners. Positioned perfectly with street frontage and all the town services to its boundary. There are substantial plantings offering privacy from the road and a great start for the keen gardener. This land is waiting for someone to build their ultimate dream home. New title issued.

Price: $320,000

Deadline Sale: Closing 4pm on Wednesday, August Web ID ALE3360894 3 (unless sold prior) View: By appointment

Web ID ALE3362631

OPEN HOME

6 James Street, HINDS

Four double bedrooms, master with ensuite and WIR, plus an office. Open plan kitchen, dining/ living room, separate lounge. Walk-through laundry from the garage with ample storage. A beautiful setting for the family to move to the country. Clad in Oamaru stone, this quality home sits on 1ha in a great location. Double garage with internal access plus an additional double garage. View to see all the wonderful features!

Time Is Now! Come purchase this piece of land. Walking distance to the town centre, and close to shops and Lushingtons Garden Centre. Build your dream home or relocate. Services to the boundary are all ready to go. Waiting on title, then you can start your new project. Don't wait too long, opportunities like this don't come up very often. Make contact today. Web ID AUT3366260

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OUR VIEW

Get ready to have your say Mid Canty W

e’ve all got a lot to say when it comes to what’s happening in and around our district. And in a lot of cases, some of us have plenty to say. But perhaps the most important decision we make as Mid Cantabrians is now looming large as we rapidly approach local government elections later this year. And so, it’s critically important that the process is followed, and we get to the booths and make our voices heard. And that starts with the enrolment phase, which has begun over the past month. Take a gander around social media channels, discussions over a pint at the pub on a Friday night or even on the side of the street on any given day of the week and you’ll find commentary about the work of the

Matt Markham Ashburton District Council and what it’s doing for this district. As the saying goes, you traditionally only ever hear about the negative and right now it seems like the parlance coming from members of the community is stronger than ever. It’s an unfair sample of opinion at times, because behind all the frustration and disappointment from locals, there’s a lot of great work that’s done to ensure our community keeps ticking along day-to-day. In 2019, the Ashburton District had an overall voter turnout of just a tick over 55 per cent. At

face value that probably felt a little low at the time for such an expansive district with clearly a lot of opinions and thoughts and feelings on how things should be run.

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booths and ensuring that the right people are there to do the job and help Ashburton, as a district, flourish is paramount. Over the coming weeks and months candidates will emerge

Getting to the polling booths and ensuring the right people are there to do the job and help Ashburton, as a district, flourish is paramount.

That ranked us in the top 15 for turnout across New Zealand though – not a bad result given that there are 78 local authorities across the country. But surely, we can do better. If we want this district which we call home to continue to be a thriving, progressive region with opportunities at every corner then getting to the polling

from the woodwork, some we will know well, some we will need to get to know and understand. And just who puts their hand up and seeks election is always an interesting development in itself. There’s a lot set to happen over the coming three years as the district continues to expand and welcome new opportuni-

ties and having a driving force behind that who are dedicated to ensuring the best for the everyday Mid Cantabrian is key to it all being successful. So, grab that enrolment pack that’s been sitting on the bench since it arrived in the mail unopened, take out the pen and fill it out to ensure you get the chance to have your say on what’s happening in Mid Canterbury. It’s all well and good to sit back from the comfort of your home and fire pot shots left, right and centre and criticise at every turn, but you really only deserve that right if you’re willing to put pen to paper and have your say in shaping this district. Fifty-five point four per cent in 2019. Let’s shoot for the stars and aim for a 60 per cent turnout in 2022.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 14, 2022

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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 Community Walking Group Mondays and Fridays at 10.30am. Walnut Avenue Pavilion.

Wednesdays

Ashburton Strollers Club Meeting at courthouse 8.30am. 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. Wednesday Walk Group 9.30am. Meet on 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 Rd at 9.30am. • Held at Ashburton Buffalo Lodge Rooms, Cox St at 10.30am. • Held at Ashburton Buffalo Lodge Rooms, Cox St at 1.30pm. • Held at Staveley Community Hall at 2pm.

Waireka Croquet Club Mahjong, 1pm, club rooms, Phillip Street. Mid Canterbury Linedancers Weekly beginner class 1pm-2pm, Easy intermediate & intermediate 2pm-4.30pm, Tinwald Memorial Hall. Instructor Annette Fyfe.

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

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

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

Tuesdays

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

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. • Rakaia St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Bridge St at 1.00pm. • Hampstead Hakatere Church Rooms, Oxford St at 1.30pm. MSA Tai Chi Classes at 10.30am. Cost $3 per session at the MSA on Havelock Street. Justice of the Peace JP available for all signing services on Tuesdays and Fridays at 12pm-2pm. No appointment necessary. No fee. Community House, 44 Cass Street. Ashburton MSA Petanque Club Competition and social play, all welcome from 1pm at 115 Racecourse Road. RSA Indoor Bowls Every Tuesday, 12.45. RSA in the Doris Linton Lounge. $2, followed by a cuppa & chat. Pickleball Ashburton EA Networks Centre from 5-7pm. Paddles are provided. MSA indoor bowls At MSA 7pm start. New members welcome Mid Canterbury Badminton Club Badminton Club night from 7-9pm. All abilities welcome at EA Networks Centre.

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

Waireka Croquet Club Euchre, 1.30pm, Philip Street, Ashburton. Ashburton open coffee mornings All are welcome at the Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street. 10.30am - 12 noon.

9.30-11am at the EA Networks Sports Centre.

MSA Tai Chi Classes at 10.30am. 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. • Tinwald Holy Spirit Church, Thomson Street at 11am. • Ashburton St Stephen’s Church, Park Street at 1pm. • Ashburton Buffalo Lodge Rooms, Cox Street at 1pm. Waireka Croquet Club Mahjong, 1pm, club rooms, Phillip Street.

St Stephen’s Anglican Church Seniors Coffee Club, 2nd and 4th of the month at 10.30am, St Stephen’s Parish Centre, Park Street. Ashburton Justice of the Peace JP available for all signing services from 12-2pm. No appointment necessary. No fee. Community House. 44 Cass Street. Pickleball Ashburton EA Networks Centre from 6-8pm. Paddles provided.

Saturdays Ashburton’s Winter Market North end of West Street carpark, from 9am. Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

Device Drop-In Sessions Free Device Help Sessions at the Ashburton Public Library every Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm.

Vintage Car Club 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald The Museum and Parts Shed will be OPEN on Saturdays during the month of June. Time: 10.00am to 12 noon.

Age Concern Ashburton Ladies exercise class at 9.30am at Ashburton Seniors Centre at 206 Cameron Street. Park Street Line Dancers 9.30am - 11am at St Stephen’s Parish Centre. Mid Canterbury Badminton Club.

Every Thurs and Sat

Second Fri of every month

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

Ashburton Woodworkers Clubrooms at Plains Museum site 1pm-4pm.

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

Blacksmiths Open Tuesday and Friday 2-4pm. Admission is free but donations are welcome.

Fridays

Ashburton Woodworkers Clubrooms at Plains Museum site 1pm-4pm.

Thursdays

Every Tues and Fri

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

MSA Tai Chi Class is at 10.30am. Cost $3 per session at the MSA on Havelock Street.

Mid Canterbury Linedancers Weekly beginner class 6.30-7.30pm, easy intermediate & intermediate 7.30pm-9pm at the Tinwald Memorial Hall.

Pickleball Ashburton EA Networks Centre from 3-5pm.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club From 1.30pm at 115 Racecourse Road.

Social play from 1.30 at 115 Racecourse Road.

Art Addicts Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids. Donations appreciated. 3 - 4.30pm.

Morning Worship at 10am led by Rev. Johanna Warren. • 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 65 Oxford Street 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 127 • Thomson Street Tinwald

Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport from 10am - 3pm.

Sundays Ashburton Strollers Club Meeting at courthouse 8:30am. 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 10am Morning Worship Service led by Rev. Eric Mattock All welcome. Sinclair Centre, Park Street Grace Presbyterian Church 10am at 63 Princes Street. Hakatere Presbyterian Parish

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.

Last Sun of every month

Nor’Westers Muso’s Club All are welcome, as is any style of music. 2pm - 6pm at Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern.

First Sunday of every month Methven Market At Methven Resort, from 9am to 1pm.

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

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.

July events Ashburton Society of Arts Annual Exhibition At the Ashburton Art Gallery 10am-4pm every day and Wednesday evenings until 7pm, until July 29. Wonderful selection of art works on display and for purchase. St David’s Union Church Friday July 15, starting time: 6.00am. St David’s Union Church. Women’s Circuit Training. Venue: 48 Allens Road. Creative Fibre Monday July 18, 9.30am-2pm At the Plains Museum, Tinwald Ashburton Travel Club July 20, 2022, 7.30pm Monthly meeting; Speaker Ruth Swansbury, Israel. St David’s Union Church Lounge, Allens Road, Ashburton.

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Suspension for Ta’avao All Blacks prop Angus Ta’avao has been suspended for three weeks after he was shown a red card in their second test loss to Ireland at the weekend. Ta’avao was sent off in the first half of the match, which All Blacks lost 23-12 in Dunedin, when he clattered head-first into Ireland centre Garry Ringrose’s face. World Rugby said the sanction could be reduced to two weeks if Ta’avao completes the governing body’s coaching intervention programme. Ta’avao admitted that he committed an act of foul play but maintained that a red card was not warranted due to the presence of mitigating factors. Having reviewed all the evidence, the committee applied the Head Contact Process and upheld the red card. On that basis, the committee deemed the act of foul play merited

a mid-range entry point of six weeks given the direction by World Rugby that “any act of foul play which results in contact with the head and/or the neck shall result in at least a midrange sanction.” Taking into account Ta’avao’s excellent disciplinary record and the mitigating factors under Regulation 17, the committee granted full mitigation of 50 per cent to three weeks, resulting in a sanction of three weeks. The committee also approved the player’s application under the Head Contact Process – Coaching Intervention Programme. If the coaching application is approved, the player’s sanction could be reduced by one week. Ta’avao has the right of appeal within 48 hours of the issuing of the full written decision. The All Blacks are due to face Ireland in the series decider on Saturday in Wellington.

Angus Ta’avao goes off due to injury and was red-carded at the same time.

CLUB NEWS

One of the knitted toys prepared to celebrate the 70th Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth.

Altrusa Club

Seventeen Altrusan members spent a day on the “Days for Girls”, an on-going New Zealand-wide Altrusa project. 211 shields were meticulously sewn, ready for sanitary products. These will be sent mostly to the Islands, but also to be distributed in New Zealand. As a social event we had an informative and enjoyable evening at the Ashburton Art Gallery, and Ashburton Museum, with thanks to Danielle and James, concluding with a convivial meal at Noble 600. We are financially supporting Breast Cancer Foundation Christchurch, as Ashburton women also regularly use this service. The June Foot Clinic had 29 clients plus a new client. There will be another clinic in July. Nola prepared a display of Royal memorabilia, magazines and knitted toys to celebrate the 70th Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth. Around thirty bags of much-appreciated books are exchanged fortnightly to Ashburton residents for Books on Wheels, working with the Ashburton Public Library.

Ashburton Golf Club

The rain put paid to most golf last week-

RESULTS ■■ Shooting

Indoor Shooting

Results from Monday, July 11

Mt Somers Rifle Club

Olivia Fews 90, 85, Peyton Fews 82.2, Noah Gerin 76, 79, Caleb Greer 91.1, Bree Greer 90.1, Tim Greer 93.2, Emily Heaven 88.2, Jess Heaven 94.3, Kevin Fews 83, 89.1, Dave Millichamp 95.2, Tony Marett 88.1, Stephen Millichamp 95.2, Blake Marett 79, Alan Broomhall

end, but one game did go ahead. Jordy talked Paddy into playing the President Plate Final early morning, to get ahead of the weather. Jordy knew he was onto a good thing when the big fella turned up blurry-eyed and still wearing his PJs. A great game was played. Paddy turned one up after 9. Then Jordy went on a scoring spree, shooting 1 under for the next 6 holes and took the game on the 15th. A good fun game, only the last 3 holes were damp, and the best player won. Well done. Shortly after that game finished the course was closed for waterlogged greens so the rest of the day was a bit of a washout. This Saturday we have club champs qualifying round number 4. Stroke off the Blue tees. This is the round when the grades are set for the Champs, whatever your handicap is on Sunday morning is where you will be for the knockout rounds. Good luck to all. On Sunday we have a few pennants games. Shane and the Alex boys are at Rakaia against Tinwald. The Scratch games are at Temuka. The A team have a bye and the B team lock horns with Tinwald B. Also, at Temuka are the Patterson Boys. The pups are trying desperately to halt their slide and may have a good chance against Highfield. The old dogs are having to play without their Dutch talisman, but are hoping to wheel out a top gun reserve for their game against Tinwald. Have fun boys and behave! One story I forgot last week was from a couple of Brandon chaps who headed over for a game at Clearwater recently. We will change names to save modesty let’s just say Richie and Greig. No that’s too easy, let’s go for Mr M and Mr S. They played the first 9 very average, to say the least. Then on the par three 11th Mr S smashed his driver 147 metres and stuck it two foot from the pin. Wrote his name on the nearest the pin sheet and tapped in his two. Into the club for the presentations. The prize for the “LADIES” nearest the pin on 11 goes to “Miss” G S. After bit of rules searching and an impassioned speech on gender equality working all ways. Mr S is now the proud owner of a beautiful Yves Saint Lauren make up bag. Wonderful. That will do for now good golfing.

91.2, Kaidyn Broomhall.

Hinds Rifle Club

Zoe Bland 87.1, Mason Bland 94.2, Simon Bland 87, Murray Bland 94, Bianca Fell 88.1, Jayden Randall 91.2, Dave Kingsbury 97.3.

Mayfield Rifle Club

Logan Wheeler 88.1, John Fleming 96.4, Peter Quigley 59, Brooke Wheeler 82.1, Caroline Lovett 73, Hamish Dalzell 90.1, 96.5, 96.4, Chloe Lovett 82, Carl Nordqvist 90.1, 94.2, Andrew Donaldson 94.3, Martin Fleming 95.4, 99.4.

The various Club committees had brief meetings and then we had a few reminders of existing services; bottle tops and wine tops can be taken by Tony Adams and used spectacles by Roger Paterson rather than be wasted. And with a lot of covid and flu circulating right now, if anyone hears that a club member is unwell, please contact Robert Keeley so his team can reach out to them and see if they need help. President Manny Sim awarded ex-President Roger with a Resting Lion award, which is given to past presidents for the service – normally for the preceding year, but Roger stood for three years in total.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

New Ashburton Lions president, Manny Sim right) presents outgoing president, Roger Paterson with a Resting Lion Award, which is given to past presidents.

Ashburton Lions

The meeting opened with the first welcome from our new President, Manny Sim. Ex-President Roger Paterson spoke about 2024 when it is hoped that we can host the District Convention as a fitting celebration of the Club’s 60th year. Roger is also investigating possible club project option/s to mark the 60th year. This month we had no guest speaker, and instead had two three-minute speeches from our members. Firstly, Ian Moore gave us a potted history of his brief stint in teaching followed by thirty years of dairy farming in South Taranaki; having to pull down a rotten house in Akaroa and rebuilding with lots

DRAWS ■■ Hockey

Mid Canterbury Hockey

Draw for July 18 to July 24 Div 1 Women Monday 18 July 6.15 pm, Wakanui Purple v Wakanui Black (M Baker, C Watson) 7.30 pm Methven v Tinwald (A Bennett, TBA). Div 1 Men Tuesday 19 July 6.15 pm Wakanui Black v Tinwald (S Mealings, M Marshall) 7.30 pm Allenton v Wakanui White (N

of the original timber, and running a B&B for ten years before moving to a Ashburton in 2012. Mike Hanham told us the story of how he came to be born in Wellington – a story he had to get from his uncles because his mother and father wouldn’t discuss it. His father, Cliff Hanham, was the New Zealand light heavyweight boxing champion and began to date his mother while his career was going well. When the War broke out he attempted to enlist but was rejected on medical grounds, but this was met with scepticism and he fell out of favour in Waimate. After someone gave him a white feather he eloped with Mike’s mother to Wellington, where Mike was born. Keenan, S Muir). Kwik Sticks Wednesday 20 July No play (July School Holidays). SSL Girls Div 1 Wednesday 20 July No play (July school holidays). Kiwi Sticks Friday 22 July No play (July School Holidays). Div 2 Women, Friday 22 July 6.15 pm Hampstead v Tinwald (Tinwald Div 1 Women, Wakanui Div 1 Women Purple) 7.30 pm Wakanui v Methven (Methven Div 1 Women, Wakanui Div 1 Women Black). SSL Boys Div 3 Friday 22 July No play (July School Holidays). Mini Sticks Saturday 23 July No play

There was great excitement on the pistes this week with the team of 12 still abuzz from their win in Christchurch. At training Adelys remarked on the improvement he has seen with our players and is happy his advice is paying off. There is a lot more confidence in our members at having a go at shots they wouldn’t normally try. With the heavy rain in town on Saturday no-one turned up to play, but sometimes we are challenged with such weather during tournaments, let’s hope the weather gods look after us over the next few weeks. Next Sunday will see some of our members competing for the Bastille Day Trophy in Christchurch, and then we have the Club Singles the following week. August is busy with Canterbury Singles and Doubles hosted by our Club, and then a few members are going to Dunedin two weekends in a row for two separate Triples Tournaments. On Sunday morning, there was a break in the weather and we were able to have a working bee at the pistes with a good turnout of members. We spent two hours having a general clean-up, inside and out and then a few of us had a quick game, never let a chance go by! We welcome you to join us on Tuesday, Thursday and/or Saturday at 1pm, at 115 Racecourse Road. Equipment and tuition are available. (July school holidays). Snr Men (Canterbury Div 1) Saturday 23 July Marist Park @ St Bedes 3.00 pm Mid Canterbury v HSOB/Burnside. Snr Women (Canterbury Div 1) Saturday 23 July Marist Park @ St Bedes 4.30 pm Carlton Redcliffs v Mid Canterbury. Connetics SSP Boys Champs Sunday 24 July Trust Aoraki Turf 6.15 pm Timaru Boys High School v Ashburton College Boys 1st XI. Div 2 Men, Sunday 24 July 5.00 pm Allenton v Tinwald (Allenton Div 1 Men, Wakanui Div 1 Men Black) 6.30 pm Hampstead Lowcliffe v Wakanui (Tinwald Div 1 Men, Wakanui Div 1 Men White).

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Mid Canterbury’s horse and dog racing action

Riccarton Synthetic gallops Tomorrow at Riccarton Raceway

R1 Grand National Tickets Spec Maiden $17,000 2200m 11:25 1 64167 Star Vista K Asano 58 2 9x062 Packing Tavi T Jonker 57 57 3 90445 All Lit Up 4 x7001 Going Steady C Johnson 56 K Williams 56 5 9351 Prima Donna 6 12900 Sarayu L Callaway 56 K Mudhoo 55 7 56x53 Heads Up 8 40x64 Sweet Virginia B Murray 55 R2 Winter Fashions 13 August (88) $25,000 2200m 11:58 1 11x89 Wannabe ‘N’ Paris M McNab 60 2 50213 Miss Tavi K Williams 55.5 3 35300 Whale Song D Montes de Oca 55.5 4 77244 Athene K Mudhoo 54 54 5 84245 Rainman 6 32216 Red Rufus C Barnes 54 7 58058 Hey Soul Sister L Callaway 54 R3 Nz Cup Week On Sale Spec Maiden $17,000 1200m 12:32 1 33214 Commitment M McNab 58 2 94268 Easyrider J Chung 57 3 x3857 Aorangi Assassin G Jogoo 57 4 1 Blacks Point K Asano 56 K Williams 56 5 371 Catalina Bay

6 271 Fetiche B Murray 56 7 x320x Miss Otis Regrets M Taylor 55 8 6x Tail Lights D Montes de Oca 55 R4 Grandstand Eatery Spec Maiden $17,000 1400m 13:12 1 x5953 Anteater K Asano 57 2 93 The Motivator K Kwo 57 3 8x7l6 Highland Fling L Callaway 57 4 9000x Lockraar 57 56 5 371 Catalina Bay 6 4221 Global Beauty K Williams 56 R Mudhoo 55 7 62352 Folktale 8 327x4 Page Three M McNab 55 9 x3039 Beauty’s Secret D Montes de Oca 55 M Taylor 55 10 4 Peut Respirer 11 8x454 Tellme You Loveme BB Hong 55 K Mudhoo 55 12 96056 Belle De Val 13 Our Vincero C Barnes 55 R5 Speight’s Handicap $25,000 1400m 13:47 1 210x1 Green Luck M McNab 62 2 84443 Anduin C Barnes 54 54 3 9x878 Augustace 4 11x Strike Force K Asano 54 54 5 16437 Shanghai Express 6 140 June Bug C Johnson 54 7 65601 Show Me Champagne K Williams 54

T Jonker 54 8 x8159 Light Up 9 66454 Lennon L Callaway 54 54 10 7103x Sorisso 11 0x053 Belasard D Montes de Oca 54 12 93300 Final Savings 54 J Chung 54 13 x5587 Masque R6 Riccarton Park Function Centre Spec Maiden $17,000 1600m 14:22 1 91 Savvy Man M McNab 58 2 x0814 Kenki L Callaway 58 3 x7337 Black Cheetah D Montes de Oca 57 4 70x55 Allasera C Carmine 57 T Jonker 57 5 0 Nortolose 6 64751 Valyrian BB Hong 56 K Asano 55 7 74x65 Perfectionist 8 25763 Degreeofinnocence K Williams 55 9 9634 Nellie Grey G Jogoo 55 10 597 Lady’s Legacy R Mudhoo 55 R7 Winning Edge Presentations Handicap $25,000 1600m 14:57 1 71710 Original Gangster K Williams 61.5 2 40621 Frankie The Fox R Mudhoo 55.5 54 3 x4400 Cannoli 4 58x45 Goodanya C Barnes 54 D Montes de Oca 54 5 715 Da Vinci Girl 6 4x450 Its So Easy K Mudhoo 54

M8 NZ Metro harness

7 3107x Kristofferson M Taylor 54 8 x5187 Platinum Bordeaux K Asano 54 9 x9136 Andrea 54 10 60555 Double Prosperity L Callaway 54 54 11 x6791 Sombra Deamor 12 0x207 Alegre J Chung 54 54 13 48330 La Cofradia R8 Martin Collins Handicap (61) $15,000 1600m 15:32 1 x7160 Drake Bay D Montes de Oca 60 2 70326 Mr Ghibson B Murray 60 J Chung 59.5 3 33600 Red Sunday 4 50x96 He’s Tunza Grunt 59 59 5 0x050 Wild Like 6 203 Global Star K Williams 58 C Barnes 57.5 7 85757 Tiffen L Callaway 57 8 64058 Oceans Away 9 x0986 Tavilight K Asano 57 R Mudhoo 56.5 10 x2377 Lady Modena 11 706x0 Sweet Fields C Carmine 56.5 K Mudhoo 55.5 12 0x654 A Little Vague 13 4050x Road To Reign C Johnson 55 R9 Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge-79 $25,000 1200m 16:05 1 20215 Ihu K Williams 60 2 4193 Beau Stitch M McNab 55 M Taylor 54 3 5147x First Rock

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Vino Bella C Barnes 54 Make Believe K Mudhoo 54 Megalomaniac K Asano 54 Our Rosette 54 D Montes de Oca 54 Twin Shot Dauphine J Chung 54 L Callaway 54 Fame Shines T Jonker 54 Kapalka Lovebug 54 R Mudhoo 54 Medalza Cause Celebre 54 54 Selfie Our Clarry 54

Matt Markham’s Riccarton Selections Race 1: Prima Donna, Going Steady, Sarayu, Star Vista Race 2: Whale Song, Miss Tavi, Athene, Rainman Race 3: Commitment, Fetiche, Catalina Bay, Blacks Point Race 4: Global Beauty, Folktale, Highland Fling, Beauty’s Secret Race 5: Green Luck, Anduin, Lennon, Strike Force Race 6: Savvy Man, Black Cheetah, Allasera, Valyrian Race 7: Original Gangster, Goodanya, Frankie The Fox, Cannoli Race 8: Global Star, Lady Modena, Mr Ghibson, Drake Bay Race 9: Our Rosette, Ihu, First Rock, Twin Shot BEST BET: Green Luck (R5) VALUE: Our Rosette (R9)

Today at Addington Raceway

R1 IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. TROT $12,500 2000m 17:01 1 45840 Random Spur John Morrison 2 0 Trot To Chevron J R Dunn K G Cameron 3 82227 Show The Way 4 4445 Blithe Craig Thornley R D Holmes 5 374 Sinner Cool 6 7 A Late Late Pressy P J Wakelin M P Edmonds 7 30 Ha’penny Bridge 8 705x6 Kiwi Colt T S Chmiel 9 63 Antonov G D Smith J F Curtin 10 66533 Emily R2 HYDROFLOW MBL PACE $13,000 1980m 17:31 1 83 Alexy J W Cox 2 6x568 Ultimate Bird R J Butt J R Dunn 3 504 Midnitetraintogeorga 4 68495 Get Back R T May G D Smith 5 13379 Rock’n Kiwi 6 6983 Tane J J Sh Tomlinson Wilson House 7 73404 Changearound 8 98080 I’ll Write The Story R D Holmes 9 08x14 Tommysonaroll R D Close S J Ottley 10 64294 Songbird 11 39776 Cab Calloway B N Orange T M Williams 12 41x40 White Star Orlando R3 TRACKSIDE DINING AT ADDINGTON PACE $12,500 2600m 18:01

R1 The Fitz 2 Sports Feature $5900 295m C3 16:06 1 61172 Impressive Sonic J T Mc Inerney 2 31111 Orisha Bale C Roberts 3 81115 Amuri Ruru J T Mc Inerney 4 5611x Hunch J & D Fahey 5 11x37 Six Pack Nugget A G Bradshaw 6 15x11 Cawbourne Carty C Roberts 7 41134 Amuri Spot J T Mc Inerney 8 62214 Mehira J M Lane 9 56512 Homebush Stasser J T Mc Inerney 10 54423 Mighty Mccook J M Jopson R2 Kolorful Kanvas Feature $6200 295mC4 16:23 1 21215 El Padrino C J Weir 2 71231 Sam And Si J T Mc Inerney 3 34812 Amuri Jet J T Mc Inerney 4 87421 Miss Adobe Matt Roberts 5 72243 Adobe Derulo Matt Roberts 6 22333 Homebush Chloe J T Mc Inerney 7 22104 Scardiny R P Breen 8 23531 Sozin’s Queen J T Mc Inerney 9 44126 Mr Festus B I Conner 10 12336 Alhambra J E Dunn R3 Clarkson’s Sign Studio Feature $7500 520m Type: C3 16:46 1 41514 Mini Adobe Matt Roberts 2 45122 Peponi Bale C Roberts 3 52414 Iced Mocha L J Waretini 4 15465 Frank J T Mc Inerney 5 11243 Go Hazel J & D Fahey 6 42541 Opawa Barrel J & D Fahey 7 54477 Claws In Rambo Matt Roberts 8 32185 Quetzal Bale D A Roberts 9 51538 Opawa Duchess L J Waretini 10 55534 Goldstar Yankee R L Evans R4 Garrard’s Horse And Hound Feature $7100 520m Type:C2 17:16 1 221x1 Deep Value J E Dunn 2 15151 Texas Jewel C Roberts 3 13x11 Opawa Dragon J & D Fahey 4 1x221 Manila Raw Lisa Cole 5 51112 Opawa Ryder J & D Fahey 6 35123 Tomfoolery L J Waretini 7 83475 Longshanks A G Bradshaw 8 44166 Smash Devil M M Grant 9 34534 Adobe Kid Matt Roberts 10 24655 Belle Ame A G Bradshaw

1 73422 Pure Courage K G Cameron 2 5098x Rocketman B Weaver R L Houghton 3 8344x Floras Diamond Deal 4 Gliding High John Morrison C J Defilippi 5 244x3 Let’s Go Ringo 6 97 Stunin Sid B N Orange P J Wakelin 7 48006 Dulcinea Brad Williamson 8 40 Knight Sky 9 22335 Sports Babe J R Dunn R D Close 10 7x062 The Elite Athlete 11 5x85x James Cagney G D Smith R4 GARRARDS MOBILE TROT $17,500 2600m 18:31 1 97367 Kowhai Monarch Gemma Thornley 2 10x67 Resolve P C Nairn K G Cameron 3 61532 Prince Teka 4 3231x Paris Prince Ellie Barron S J Ottley 5 14799 Crusher Collins 6 6x351 Royal Pride Sam Thornley K M Cox 7 x2857 Spy Da Moment R J Butt 8 16x44 Phoebe Imperial 9 94257 Tweedledee C J Dalgety R5 PAUL RENWICK JOINERY MBL PACE $17,500 1980m 19:01 1 98753 Mitsi Gaynor C J Dalgety 2 1546x Van Shard R T May K M Cox 3 21x80 Tide And Time 4 35413 Barnstormer John Morrison

5 44x62 Prima Donna R J Butt 6 621 Beach Hopper J F Curtin Sh Tomlinson 7 68011 Classie Linc 8 1 A Classical Act J R Dunn B N Orange 9 15x15 Donmaro R6 LAMB & HAYWARD MOBILE TROT $13,000 2600m 19:31 1 65x9x Kowhai Sunset M P Jones 2 8806x Heavenly Strings Craig Thornley Wilson House 3 65674 Love Is Everywhere 4 42503 Nortie Nortie S J Ottley A J Tomlinson 5 70500 Gaytana 6 54086 Sky High Flyer Sh Tomlinson B N Orange 7 x0906 Palisade R D Close 8 57349 Aiguille R7 NZB STANDARDBRED HANDICAP PACE $17,500 2600m 20:01 1 23342 All By Myself B N Orange 2 0x123 Soviet Star T S Chmiel Sh Tomlinson 3 38486 Hazer 4 51143 Serious Moonlite B N Orange Wilson House 5 44603 Mogul 6 x7644 Kruizr J F Curtin J R Dunn 7 54222 Heisenberg 8 32141 Cheezel R D Close 9 71311 Mikey Maguire Sam Thornley R8 AVON CITY FORD PACE $15,000 1980m 20:31

1 760x4 Simply Delicious S J Ottley 2 59844 Classy Dancer John Morrison Brad Williamson 3 48273 Boarding Call 4 75178 The Terrorfier R T May T M Williams 5 22187 Olive Cook 6 64113 Happy Place R J Butt Sam Thornley 7 31330 Santanna Mach J F Curtin 8 80736 Superstar Legend 9 x6131 First Class Olivia Thornley Wilson House 10 98641 Smokin Annie 11 54402 Maren Franco L F O’Reilly B N Orange 12 4x215 J R Bromac R9 SPECTATORS BAR MOBILE TROT $15,000 2600m 21:01 1 10622 Murano S J Ottley 2 74294 Winning Bones Brad Williamson A L Lethaby 3 10177 Racey Krusa 4 1986 Franco Jorik R T May Ben Hope 5 23775 Eurokash 6 22861 Clyde Craig Thornley P J Davis 7 41013 The Fox M P Jones 8 80222 Sioux Princess 9 64686 Bright Glow I R Cameron John Morrison 10 1320 Majestic Rollon R10 FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MOBILE PACE $13,000 1980m 21:31 1 2290 R K Finn Brad Williamson

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K A Butt Ben Hope Sam Thornley R T May John Morrison Sh Tomlinson Wilson House J R Dunn K M Cox B N Orange L F O’Reilly

Matt Markham’s Addington Selections Race 1: Sinner Cool, Trot To Chevron, Emily, Blithe Race 2: Tommysonaroll, Rock n Kiwi, Changearound, Cab Calloway Race 3: Knight Sky, Let’s Go Ringo, Sports Babe, James Cagney Race 4: Resolve, Royal Pride, Phoebe Imperial, Tweedledee Race 5: Van Shard, A Classical Act, Donmaro, Barnstormer Race 6: Nortie Nortie, Aiguille, Love Is Everywhere, Palisade Race 7: Heisenberg, Soviet Star, Mikey Maguire, Cheezel Race 8: Simply Delicious, First Class, JR Bromac, Maren Franco Race 9: Sioux Princess, Murano, Clyde, Franco Jorik Race 10: Jordy, R K Finn, Judgement Bay, Swell Time BEST BET: Nortie Nortie (Race 6) VALUE: Knight Sky (Race 3)

Christchurch dogs Today at Addington Raceway R5 2022 Ray Adcock Memorial Distance $20,000 732m Type:C2d 17:46 1 44342 Know Account G A Cleeve 2 25856 Diamond Crusade M M Grant 3 11112 Know Keeper G A Cleeve 4 35331 Centurion J & D Fahey 5 22634 Nighthawk Style Matt Roberts 6 56683 Willene Bale C Roberts 7 26261 Raja Bale C Roberts 8 1664 Locky Balboa Paul & Blake Scott 9 44244 Call The Tune M M Grant R6 Balcairn Stockfoods & CopRice Dog Food Feature $9000 520m Type:C4/5 18:16 1 31228 Carlos Jewel C Roberts 2 33151 Opawa Star J & D Fahey 3 62421 Tap Out Classy Lisa Cole 4 41814 Allegro Mars Lisa Cole 5 63551 Smash Ready M M Grant 6 16436 Naya Bale C Roberts 7 37516 Go Johnny Go Matt Roberts 8 52131 Mustang Charlie Lisa Cole 9 32614 Opawa Conan B C Dann 10 15127 Calculated Risk A G Bradshaw R7 2022 Springston Hotel Canterbury Futurity Sprint $15,000 295m Type:R/A 18:46 1 32431 Victoria Lu A L Hart 2 6x772 Goldstar Linda R L Evans 3 13371 It’s Better J & D Fahey 4 56162 Chatty Mavis J & D Fahey 5 66611 Claws In Marvel Matt Roberts 6 47661 Caesar Lies A G Bradshaw 7 11151 Master Porthos A L Hart 8 12251 Goldstar Larson R L Evans 9 51422 Anna Jem A L Hart 10 87732 Yoshi Moon A G Bradshaw R8 2022 Suck It Up Ltd Canterbury Futurity $30,000 520m Type:R/A 19:16 1 21552 Goldstar Carlito R L Evans 2 52211 Opawa Wayne J & D Fahey 3 55333 Goldstar Nolan R L Evans 4 22131 Opawa Superstar J & D Fahey 5 56281 Opawa Chrissy J & D Fahey 6 32342 Opawa Gina J & D Fahey 7 12142 Nighthawk Jet Matt Roberts 8 15263 Milky Tea J & D Fahey 9 85213 Opawa Anita J & D Fahey 10 32614 Opawa Conan B C Dann

R9 2022 Rose & Thistle South Island Champs $30,000 520m Type:C5f 19:46 1 54242 Bahati Bale C Roberts 2 23473 Best Ball A L Hart 3 41122 Dembe J & D Fahey 4 32234 Epic Cruze J M Jopson 5 x2x14 Oberon Bale C Roberts 6 14271 Melville Bale C Roberts 7 73653 Money Spinner C Roberts 8 11121 Talbingo Bale C Roberts 9 14175 Dalisha Bale C Roberts 10 83475 Longshanks A G Bradshaw R10 2022 Flair Ladies Bracelet $9000 520m C1/5 20:16 1 85213 Opawa Anita J & D Fahey 2 15545 Mandy Jewel C Roberts 3 23143 Big Time Kaylee Lisa Cole 4 25126 Speedy Sue B I Conner 5 23754 Goldstar Gigi R L Evans 6 14175 Dalisha Bale C Roberts 7 1x236 Not So Simple G A Cleeve 8 31234 Charlotte Lu A L Hart 9 34138 It’s A Babe J & D Fahey 10 17425 Goldstar Charm R L Evans R11 Racing Again Friday 15 July Bitches Feature $7100 295m Type:C5 20:46 1 41334 Trousseau J E Dunn 2 11142 Big Time Prada Lisa Cole 3 71221 Alternate Shot A L Hart 4 83115 Aramoana J R Guthrie 5 37333 Goldstar Portia R L Evans 6 61128 Hilton Headache B C Dann 7 18521 Sadiki Bale C Roberts 8 51422 Anna Jem A L Hart 9 42681 Made The Cut A L Hart 10 87415 Know Ratio G A Cleeve R12 All The Best In Retirement Trevor Wilkes Feature $7100 295m Type:C5 21:16 1 22211 Typhoon Tim Lisa Cole 2 22513 Barbara’s Angel J T Mc Inerney 3 11317 Theroux J E Dunn 4 55114 Helsinki A G Bradshaw 5 11214 Clark’s A Lark A H Lee 6 71118 Dave’s Deal L J Waretini 7 74113 Epic Rooster J M Jopson 8 11551 Homebush Sirius J T Mc Inerney 9 62173 Taieri Missile R Casey Craig Roberts lines up an imposing team on a huge night of greyhound racing from Addington tonight. 10 16125 Opawa Barns L J Waretini

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Ryan Gallagher (right) with his bronze medal for his effort in the Under 13 Boys’ Road Race at the South Island Schools’ Cycling event at the weekend.

Cyclists shine at South Island Schools’ event Matt Markham Cycling in Mid Canterbury continues to look in good hands for the future, following another round of excellent results from the South Island Schools’ Road Cycling Championships last weekend. More than 150 cyclists from around the mainland, representing more than 40 schools, made their way to the famed Ruapuna Motorsport Park on Saturday and Sunday for two days of competition. Cyclists competed in individual time trials, team time trials and the illustrious road race. And Mid Canterbury worked its way onto the podium during the course of the weekend. Hot-shot cyclist Maddi Lowry added another title to her already impressive list of achievements

There’s still everything to play for across all grades of Mid Canterbury Club hockey.

when she won the Under 20 Girls’ Road Race on Sunday, wearing the colours of Ashburton College. In testing conditions due to the weather around the Canterbury region on the weekend, Lowry went two places better than her third placing last year to win by a second, bettering her time from 12 months ago in the process. Wakanui School’s Ryan Gallagher also made the podium on Sunday when he finished third in the Under 13 Boys’ Road Race. In a sprint to the finishing line, only one second separated riders who finished second through to fifth, with Gallagher doing enough to hold on for the bronze medal. St Joseph’s student Eliza McKenzie was also in good form over the weekend. Competing in the Individual Time Trial on Saturday she claimed fourth placings in the Under 14 girls’ category, then produced another good ride on Sunday to finish seventh in a competitive road race.

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Turf action heats up Matt Markham More than halfway through the final leg of the club season, Mid Canterbury Hockey’s division one and two competitions are painting very different pictures. With five of the nine weeks completed across the two grades for both men and women, it’s a one-horse race at the moment in Division One, while there’s still room for anything to happen in both of the division two grades as well. Wakanui Black have stolen a march on their rivals in men’s division one with four wins and a draw next to their name to see them four points clear on

the standings from club-mates, Wakanui White. They battled it out on Tuesday night at the NBS Hockey Turf with the White side emerging victorious with a 5-1 victory. The other match in the grade from the night was a one-sided affair as well, with Tinwald overcoming Allenton 5-0. In Women’s Division One, it’s Methven who have broken away from the pack. They’re six points clear in the Judy Rennie Tray with four wins and a draw from their five games to continue their unbeaten season after taking out the Doig Cup with three from three in the opening stage of the year. They claimed a 3-0 win on Monday night against Wakanui Black, while the other match in the round saw a win by default

to Tinwald over Wakanui Purple. It’s a little tighter in women’s division two action, although Tinwald still holds a healthy lead over Methven. There were goals galore last Friday night in the grade, with Tinwald winning 7-3 over Wakanui while Methven fell to a heavy defeat, losing to Hampstead 8-0. In men’s division two it’s really tight, with Wakanui holding a slender one-point lead over Tinwald and Hampstead Lowcliffe only two further points back in the Hyde Trophy. Hampstead Lowcliffe moved themselves into contention with a 3-2 win over Tinwald on Sunday, while Allenton caused an upset when they downed the competition leaders Wakanui 5-3 in the second match.

Time to get moving in Premier netball Matt Markham It’s moving day in Mid Canterbury Premier Netball. With week one of the championship round fast becoming a distant memory, tonight’s week two clashes offer the opportunity to consolidate positions and further momentum, as the business end of the season looms at a rapid rate. And while there’s still plenty of netball to be played post-tonight, what happens on the court this evening could have a major bearing on who lands where when it comes to finding finalists for this year’s competitions.

to get a win on the board after week one losses. In Premier 3, Hampstead B, who notched up a big win last week will take on Ashburton College B to open the night before Hampstead U18 and Methven Humm play the middle game. Ashburton College 10A who were also victorious last week, will play the winless United B in the final game of the night and look to steal a march on the standings.

Tonight, Premier 1 throws up a couple of intriguing match-ups. Plenty of eyes will be on the Methven and Mt Somers clash to open the proceedings. Mt Somers surprised everyone by beating Methven when they met last month, fresh off their elevation into the top grade. They’ll be keen to repeat the dose again this evening, but a fired-up Methven will want to try and lock themselves down as the leading contender for at least fourth spot in the competition with a victory, ahead of some massive match-ups in the coming weeks. Competition favourites, and the only unbeaten side across all competitions this season, Celtic will look to consolidate their spot at the top of the standings when they play Southern in the middle

Thursday night key match-ups Hampstead v United – Premier 1, Game 3 – 8.15pm

Two sides who, at times, will feel like they’ve underperformed this season. But the underlying factor is that at their absolute best, they’re capable of beating any team in this competition. The challenge for those in Premier 1 outside favourites, Celtic, is trying to stay as close to them on the standings as is possible. Do that and you’re a chance of finals berth and with that in mind, these two sides – who both picked up wins in week one of the round will be out to make it two tonight and keep within arm’s reach of the green machine.

The schedule Premier 1

6.15pm: Methven A v Mt Somers 7.15pm: Celtic A v Southern 8.15pm: Hampstead A v United A

Premier 2 Methven will be out to right some wrongs tonight when they take on Mt Somers in the opening game of the night at the EA Networks Centre. PHOTO MATT MARKHAM 260522-MM-009

match, before a classic match between United and Hampstead to round out the night. In Premier 2, week one winners Rakaia and Methven Shearmac will do battle in the middle game of the night. Both sides started the season in Premier 3 and advanced up the

rankings, while the final clash of the evening in the grade sees Ashburton College A and Allenton do battle in what is sure to be a tight encounter between the two sides. Methven B and Celtic B round out the action in Premier 2, locking horns in the opening game of the night, with both sides looking

6.15pm: Methven B v Celtic B 7.15pm: Rakaia v Methven Shearmac 8.15pm: Ashburton College A v Allenton

Premier 3

6.15pm: Ashburton College B v Hampstead B 7.15pm: Hampstead U18 v Methven Humm 8.15pm: Ashburton College 10A v United B

PUZZLES 21

Puzzles and horoscopes

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You don’t always have to know what you’re doing, or how to do it, to successfully execute your purpose. Intention comes with its own intelligence and it will serve you well today. Head on into the thing! TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): To focus on your favourite interest to the exclusion of all else isn’t exactly healthy, but greatness is often tinged with such obsession and achieved through a process of imbalances righted. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): The thing that gets your back up isn’t all bad. Anger can be a creative resource, or it can be a distraction keeping you from more important work or, even more important, fun. So, which is it? CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You are moving ever-forward, driven by a curiosity, need, responsibility, loyalty and ambition. It’s good fuel, but you also require energy provided by proper nutrition. Look into new choices in that regard. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You’re a magnet for talented people, and you spot them even when they are not performing the thing they’re talented at. Your own talents are activated and grow in the atmosphere you create together. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): It helps to have an awareness of the price paid by those who went before. Mentally touching on that history will shield you from vulgarity and idiocy common today. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You’re known to politely decline invitations, and now you’ll take that skill to the next level by saying no while letting people know how much you like them, even if you can’t do all they want. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You make plans, and you stick to them. The same loyalty and followthrough applies whether orchestrating for yourself or for others. Integrity is a 360-degree virtue. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Explaining has a way of complicating things. If there’s a lot to explain, maybe there’s something wrong with the procedure itself. Step back, and ask yourself if there’s a simpler way to accomplish the aim. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Words are organising tools. Wordless ideas are too. Work from both directions. Get your head straight by talking or writing things out, and you’ll get your words straight by thinking things through. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): A voice is a powerful tool. Making the most of it is a responsibility most people are not aware enough to claim. Seize the opportunity, educate yourself on pressing issues and choose your words carefully. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Your idols keep you sharp, but so do your rivals. Today, you may find your rivals the more motivating of the two, as the fuel they provide will be immediate, readily available and abundantly flowing.

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HALL, Robert Edward (Bob) – On July 8, 2022, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. He was the youngest son of Bette and Cecil Hall and brother of Brian, the late Michael, and the late Robin. Special thanks to the staff of Ward 8A Christchurch Hospital for their special care. Following Bob’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

LETHAM John Gavin – Peacefully at Methven House, on July 13, 2022, aged 94 years. Only son of the late Janet and John. Devoted husband and soulmate of the late Audrey. Loved and respected Dad of Christine (deceased), and Ian and Jackie. Much loved Grandad of Mark, Hamish, and Kristie. Loved Uncle Gavin to his nieces, nephews and their families. Messages to the Letham family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to Dr Cheryl Tallon, and to all the kind and caring staff at Methven House. A service to celebrate Gavin’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven on MONDAY July 18, 2022, commencing at 10am, followed by a private interment.

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PRICE, Russell Charles Scott (Charlie) – After a long illness and a courageous battle, it is with much sadness that the family share the sad news of Charlie’s passing on Sunday July 10, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital, in his 82nd year. Dearly loved husband of Penny and Doreen (deceased), a loved father of Warren and Carolynne, Karen and Ian Croft and Brenda. A muchloved Grandad of Corinne, Reilly, Travers, Bradley, Sarah and Bryney and adored Great gang gang of Isla. Loved Brother of Monica, Helen, Lorainne, Robert (all deceased) Gary and Lois. Loved Companion of wee Rozie his dog. A service will be held to celebrate Charlie’s life on FRIDAY July 15, 2022 at 1pm at St Bartholomew’s Church, Cass Street, Kaiapoi. Messages may be addressed to the Price family PO Box 9144, Tower Junction, Christchurch

Friday

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Saturday

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Saturday: Fine. Winds tending northwest. MAX

Canterbury High Country

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Thursday Mountain weather hazard: Wind Chill. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers about and north of Arthur’s Pass. Wind at 1000m: W 30 km/h, turning light S from afternoon. Wind at 2000m: W 40 km/h turning lighter S from afternoon. Freezing level: 1400m, lowering to 1100m in the evening. Friday Mountain weather hazards: None issued. A few showers, snow to below 700m. Wind at 1000m: S 50 km/h.

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Readings to 4pm Wednesday

Ashburton Airport Temp °C Maximum 12.4 Minimum 5.8 Grass min 2.8 24hr Rain mm 9.4 79.2 Month to date W 46 Wind km/h Strongest gust 12:04am Sun hrs on Tue 0.0 47.8 Month to date

Methven 12.5 2.4 – – – – – – –

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 16.0 12.9 5.6 6.0 2.1 – 16.6 18.0 103.2 92.2 SW 37 NW 31 12:13am 8:14am 0.0 – 46.4 –

Tides, Sun and Moon Thursday

Tide data sourced from MetOcean Solutions

Friday

Saturday

Ashburton H 3:32am 4:06pm 4:26am 4:59pm 5:22am 5:54pm Mouth L 9:42am 10:19pm 10:39am 11:14pm 11:36am Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

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Wind at 2000m: S 50 km/h.

3:26am 9:41am 3:16am 9:26am

4:01pm 10:21pm 3:50pm 10:03pm

4:25am 4:57pm 10:40am 11:16pm 4:10am 4:43pm 10:23am 10:58pm

5:24am 5:53pm 11:36am 5:06am 5:38pm 11:20am 11:54pm

8:02am 5:17pm 8:01am 5:17pm 8:00am 5:18pm

Freezing level: Lowering to 900m.

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