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There was high praise for the Mid Canterbury Tongan community from the Tongan Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni, pictured above. He visited Ashburton to thank them for supporting disaster relief efforts after the volcanic eruption and tsunami that devastated Tonga at the end of last year. STORIES

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Time Govt stepped up as district counts ﬂood costs Jonathan Leask

A frustrated Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says it’s time for some significant flood protection action from the Government. There had been some “tumultuous weather” Brown said and while it was nowhere near as bad as the May 2021 event, when the Ashburton River was flowing twice as high as it was this time around, it has still left its mark in the district. “It’s not so much on farm this time, it’s more probably our roads and bridge approaches,” Brown said. “The main focus is getting the roads open and repair later.” The council roading team was out assessing the condition of roads and it’s understood sections of the roading network have taken another hammering, while several farms were flooded after the Ashburton River breached its banks. It was not the Civil Defence emergency of May 2021, but it’s another expensive flood cleanup, which is why Brown is pleading with the Government to step up, and step up now. “The figure is about $150m a year which the Government would need to chuck in for the whole country to get the river catchments right, which is very cheap insurance. “We know what needs to be

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Road closures

State Highway 77 in the Rakaia Gorge reopened to a single lane under stop-go management yesterday after being washed out between Blackford Road and Mt Hutt Station Road. Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road, between Forks Road and Pudding Hill Road is closed, as well as roads near the north branch of the Ashburton River, at Thompsons Track. Tramway Road is shut between Forks Road and Lochheads Road. A full list of the live road closures is available on the council’s website.

Boil water notice A precautionary boil water notice is in place for the Methven, Mount Somers, and Methven-Springfield water supplies. Water tanks have been deployed to Methven, outside the Methven Medical Centre, and a safe drinking water bladder is in place at Mt Somers on the green between the fire station and general store.

By the numbers Ashburton River peaked at 782 cumecs at around midday on Tuesday, half of what it was in the May 2021 floods when it peaked at 1448cumecs. The Rakaia River had peaked at 2606 cumecs at around 3pm while the Hinds River peaked at 100 cumecs at 9.15pm State Highway 77 entering the Rakaia Gorge was washed out on Tuesday. Inset – A rather frustrated Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says signiﬁcant ﬂood protection work is well overdue. done, so let’s do it. It’s time for action.” The issue is funding and Environment Canterbury (ECan) came out in April asking the Government to return to investing in flood mitigation. Local ECan councillor Ian Mackenzie said that prevention is a cheaper and better use of money than recovery, so the Government investing more dollars made sense. Brown said it was time the

Government responded to that request. In the meantime, there is a clean-up to pay for, the scale of which will become known in the coming days. Brown said Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has an emergency works subsidy for repairs which the council would likely apply for. The council has an additional $1.7m of funding from forestry reserves to put towards roading

in its annual plan, but Brown said it was unlikely it would be used for flood repairs.

Civil defence Ashburton Civil Defence activated its emergency operations centre on Tuesday morning but was closed by 10am on Wednesday as river levels began to subside.

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The weather woes look set to continue into today for rural areas with snow forecast down to 200 metres this morning. That will be welcome news for Mt Hutt which looked set for another decent dumping of white gold overnight, continuing a good week for the mountain.

Tinwald local caught up in ﬂooding Lili Haydon Tinwald resident, Riley Molloy, spent half of Tuesday trying to dodge potholes, and not get

stuck in water which was coming over the top of his vehicle’s bonnet. At around 8am, Molloy got to the Rakaia Gorge Road which wasn’t shut, but according to him it should have been. “You wouldn’t get a car through”, Molloy said. “The road was so eroded.” According to Molloy, who

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works as a truck driver and helps with winter grazing, most of the damage was from last week’s rain, but after Tuesday’s rain in the foothills, it became a lot worse. By the time Molloy came back over the Rakaia Gorge Road at 11am, the road was closed. The road had become so flooded, Molloy’s truck had to take on

water. “There was water coming over the bonnet on the way home,” Molloy said. He said the road being closed off would affect skiers and farmers, who use the road the most. In last year’s flood, Molloy went to help the farming community on the outskirts of Ashburton and watched the bridge on Thompsons Track collapse in

front of his eyes. “I Just watched it crumble,” Molloy said. “I hope (Ashburton Bridge) doesn’t close cos then there’s only Digby’s bridge,” Molloy said. Molloy sent in a video of some of the damage on Rakaia Gorge Road, which had more than 8000 views on our Facebook page.

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Farmers dealing with ﬂoods again BY LILI HAYDON AND DANIEL ALVEY Mid Canterbury farmers are yet again bearing the brunt from the floods. The Redcliffs bridge has been destroyed for the third time in 14 months. “Unfortunately I’m used to it,” Redcliffs Station owner, Ross Bowmar said. Redcliffs station is located on the southern banks of the Rakaia River between the junction with the Wilberforce River and the Rakaia Gorge, and Bowmar said the bridge is essential. It allows his stock to pass, and have their hydro power grid up and running. They are currently having to use a generator for power. Bowmar said he recorded 83 millimetres of rain last week, and then another 98mm of rain over the past few days. Bowmar said he is still waiting to assess the overall damage, but praised the Ashburton District Council. “They were in contact with us before the sun came up,” Bowmar said. He had a contractor helping fix the damage by Wednesday. Bowmar agreed this weather may have something to with climate change as Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown has said it is, but wants the community and council to now fo-

cus on a long-term solution. Ashburton Forks farmer Graham Lowe was incredibly frustrated after the Hakatere/Ashburton river again broke its banks on a stretch of his farm, leaving him with another clean-up 14 months on from last year’s flood event. “The river is so unsafe now, I need ECan engineers to come out and find a long-term solution.” After last year’s $250,000 cleanup bill, of which only $200,000 was covered by insurance, Lowe is now concerned what his insurance premiums will be shifted to. His insurance bill had already been increased in the past year. “You can’t claim insurance on lost pasture,” Lowe said. He is now focusing on waiting for things to dry out to assess the damage on his property. Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury president David Acland had also suffered some flooding from the Hakatere/Ashburton River, but nothing close to the May 2021 floods. “It has highlighted some areas of weakness in the river.” Acland said it is time for the government bodies to decide what they are going to do with regional river management. “The government have had a report sitting in front of them for 12 months from ECan and it is time to decide what to do,” Acland said.

The Redcliffs bridge was damaged again for the third time in 14 months.

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If it happens again, ﬁre service is ready Malcolm Hopwood

Chief ﬁre ofﬁcer, Alan Burgess, directed 37 call-outs on Monday.

“It’s about the biggest we’ve ever had,” said Ashburton’s chief fire officer, Alan Burgess, after his volunteer fire staff attended 37 call-outs throughout Monday. From 4.30am until 5.30pm, 27 staff, including Alan, attended to 111 calls in and around Ashburton. He doesn’t remember if 37 was a record number over a 24 hour period as he was equally busy as “one of the troops” during the 1975 Big Wind in Canterbury. Despite patches when calls came in at the same time, he said his team coped. “We attended every call with some volunteers never getting

home or to their work during the day,” he said. “I was more than happy with them.” “Sadly weather events such as this are becoming more frequent. It’s the second emergency in just over a year.” The calls ranged from roofs lifting, fences being blown over, sheds demolished, trees down and windows smashed to power poles and wires down, two causing two small electrical fires. Fortunately there were no injuries to people or evacuations. While his team could remove small trees, they had to call on contractors to remove larger ones. “There were only two fires, but as we’re now Fire and Emergency, we’re the service called out when there’s a wind or flood event,” Burgess explained. As a result of Monday, Burgess has praised the work of his staff

and thanked employers for allowing them to spend the day attending to call-outs. “If we didn’t have that level of support from the community, we couldn’t do our job,” he said. Among the calls, there were four for missing or damaged trampolines. “Every time we have high winds, trampolines blow away,” he said. “We had several where they landed on roofs or the neighbour’s property. “My message is for owners to know how to deal with them and secure them in high winds,” he said. He also recommends residents check out their fences, sheds and garden features. “You need to check your home, now it’s over,” he said. He’s pleased with the performance of his team and said “we coped well and, if it happens in the future, we’ll do it again”.

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No universal ﬂuoridisation, yet of the calendar year,” he said. “Council was advised in June that we were not included in a list of 14 territorial authorities that were being considered to receive a direction to fluoridate some supplies under their control.”

Jonathan Leask Universal fluoridisation is not on the cards yet in the Ashburton District, but is certainly bubbling on the horizon. A law change last year has given the authority to instruct councils whether or not to fluoridate their water to the director general of health, currently Dr Ashley Bloomfield. Ashburton District Council infrastructure services group manager Neil McCann said so far the district is not on the fluoride radar. “Not at this stage, but we may be considered again toward the end

throughout the country have been selected to begin working on fluoridating their water supplies, and others are sure to follow. A Ministry of Health spokesperson said the Director General of Health has not yet issued any local authorities with directions to fluoridate, but it is likely that they will commence issuing directions this year. “Implementation of community water fluoridation will likely take a staged approach. If directions are issued, timeframes for compliance will be based on the individual circumstances of each supply.” Other than Methven, McCann said no other council supplies have the infrastructure to fluoridate the supply and as they are awaiting Government direction there are no provisions to do so either.

Universal chlorination of council drinking water supplies will come in from November under Taumata Arowai, the national water services regulator, but Ashburton supplies are already chlorinated.

at this stage, but we may be “ Not considered again toward the end of the calendar year.

Ashburton stopped fluoridation across all its supplies in 2002, which was reconsidered in 2007, but not reintroduced, and Methven is currently the only drinking water supply that is fluoridated in the district. But mandatory fluoridisation is in the pipeline.

Fluoridisation is not a water quality issue, but a health concern so, after the Health (Fluoridation of Drinking Water) Amendment Act came into force in December 2021 the decision was taken off councils and given to the director general of health. It is understood 14 councils

“We haven’t made specific budget provision for fluoridation, however, we are considering space requirements for fluoridation equipment as part of future planning,” McCann said. It’s a similar case in Selwyn. Water services asset manager Murray England, said the Selwyn district has no supplies of fluoride and none of its schemes are currently able to be fluoridated, nor is there any budget for installing the necessary equipment.

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If you want to meet the Deputy Leader of the Opposition, she’ll be sitting in a local café on Friday afternoon. Nicola Willis isn’t planning a public meeting, but instead wants to meet the Mid Canterbury community informally. Willis, visiting Ashburton for the first time as deputy leader, will have a cuppa with the public at The Somerset Grocer from 3.15pm. “I want to assure local people the National Party has a plan for them in next year’s general election,” she said. “We’re really concerned about the regions, especially the Rangitata electorate.” With the second flooding event in just over 12 months, Willis said she has “enormous sympathy for Mid Canterbury farmers”. “The government’s slowness in removing shingle from local rivers has led to flooding events again,” she said. “Removing Resource Management Act (RMA) barriers requires urgent action.” Willis confirmed her party is targeting the Rangitata electorate and wants to return it to National. “We’re looking for a candidate who can give voice to the region,” she said. While in Ashburton she’ll catch up with National Party members, meet service providers at Community House, visit the NZ Sock Company and have a cuppa at The Somerset Grocer.

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Pothole planting sparks massive response Malcolm Hopwood

Tongan Prime Minister the honourable Siaosi Sovaleni shakes hands with members of the local Tongan community during his visit to Ashburton. PHOTO DANIEL ALVEY

A little bit of Tonga Daniel Alvey Despite the weather, the local Tongan community came together to welcome their prime minister on Tuesday. His honourable Siaosi Sovaleni and his delegation received an excited welcome from the local Tongan community at The Ashburton Event Centre with an area being turned into a little slice of the Pacific. The ceremony was filled with traditional prayer and music to provide a welcome to the prime minister and the local community took the opportunity to get up close with the prime minster. He was in Ashburton to reconnect with the local Tongan community and thank them for their support in raising funds following a recent disaster.

“It’s great to be in Ashburton, and reconnect with the Tongan community after the Covid-19 pandemic, and also to thank them for their support with the recent natural events,” Sovaleni said. In late December of last year the small island nation was the victim of a large volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami causing a large amount of damage to the community. The Mid Canterbury community rallied together to get $10,000 to purchase relief aid to send to the nation. Mid Canterbury Tongan Community secretary Naneh Manoa said it was a “once in a lifetime experience” to meet the prime minster. “We’re humbled he’s stopped off here as part of his visit,” Manoa said. The prime minster has strong links with the Canterbury region, having attended Timaru Boys’ High School in the eighties, at a later visit to the high school he was able to meet his 1st XV rugby coach.

David Favel’s initiative to plant native grasses in a pothole in the middle of Wills Street, has provoked a huge response from readers on the Ashburton Guardian’s Facebook page. His action to plant the natives, warning motorists to avoid the pothole seen by nearly 15,000 people, 183 comments and more than 2500 people talking about it. Favel, the Regent Cinema’s co-owner, said the gap in the road has been there on and off for six months and, although it’s received temporary repairs, it’s become dangerous again within days. His solution was to plant native grasses in the gap because “people generally respect our environment” and “it’s better than an orange cone.” He contacted the Ashburton District Council on the same day last week and. by Friday afternoon, it had been repaired. His story appeared in Saturday’s Guardian. But the council’s swift action didn’t deter nearly 200 subscribers commenting about the state of Mid Canterbury roads. Jill Quigley said “if we planted a plant in every pothole down Fraser’s Road, it would be like driving through a bloody forest.” Molly Blain said “if it was Beach Road, it’d be a forest.” Mark Hillier said “well done. Let’s face it the roads across the country, are horrific.” Chris Woods asked if David Favel was eligible for carbon credits and Kyle Weaver developed the idea further by saying “if we planted every hole around our district we’d

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

get enough carbon credits to build another art gallery, council building and make a pretty footpath.” “The people doing the patches obviously have no idea how to do the job properly and the council simply don’t care,” commented Tex Everett. Robin Marshall added humour by saying “do you realise the council will have to get a consultant in now, at a huge cost, to find a way to fix a pothole with a plant in it.” Chris Rogers saw the irony in cars having to have WOF and registration to drive on Ashburton roads that “aren’t up to WOF standards”. Favel is delighted with the response from people who’ve stopped him over the weekend and on Monday. “They had a laugh and said well done.” “I’m pleased the council responded quickly and filled the pothole,” he said. “From now on I’ll call the Guardian first.” While he’s sad he lost the native grasses, he has more growing outside the cinema’s toilet.

One Facebook message showed the rear of a car with the words Not Drunk Avoiding Potholes.

Have Your Say

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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Elections take main stage The lead-up to the local elections in October has officially begun, with nominations now open for seats on Council and the Methven Community Board. There are exciting times ahead for those elected, as Council has a large work programme planned over the next few years, as well as dealing with a range of external issues impacting Council and the community. It is the job of elected members to lead the Council and community through current issues, such as the Covid-19 pandemic recovery and climate change, as well as steering us through current and future Government reforms and infrastructure investment to provide for growth of our district, all the while in an environment of cost of living increases and the highest inflation rate since 1990. Local authorities are having to adapt to new legislation and technology that changes the way we do business, and we are currently dealing with the reform of Three Waters and the Resource Management Act, and the Review into the Future of Local Government. These reforms could dramatically change the traditional role and function of local government. All of these, and the day-to-day operation of what is essentially a big business, makes for important and impactful work, and standing for

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Council is an opportunity to be a voice for the community in many decisions. And voting lets you elect people you believe in to deliver great outcomes for our future. Our long term vision is for the Ashburton District to be the district of choice for lifestyle and opportunity - a place that people choose to live, work and play in. To achieve this, we need to provide great places in a healthy environment, welcome new people and ideas, and empower our community to guide our decisions. We also need to foster a prosperous economy, based on innovation and opportunity. Our decision-makers have this vision in mind and are always balancing increased demand for services against what is affordable for ratepayers - their experience and ties with the community help that process. Successive councils have helped put the district in a good space and we are rated by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research as the sixth most desirable district to do business in and 12th for quality of life. Our future Councillors will find the job both challenging and rewarding and our communities should be encouraging potential candidates with passion and a will to serve to consider standing. If you want to know more about the nomination process, visit our website voteashburton.nz

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Nominations now open Nominations are now open for the 2022 local elections and the call has gone out for candidates to contest 21 roles around the Ashburton district. Aside from the mayoral race, nine councillors will be elected to represent the three wards, as well as five Methven Community Board members and six Braided Rivers Community Trust members. Nearly anyone can represent their community, as long as they are over the age of 18, a New Zealand citizen and enrolled on the Parliamentary electoral roll. To help potential candidates prepare, Council held a candidate information evening on Tuesday and 20 people attended. Council has also launched the voteashburton.nz website to provide easy access to information for both

voters and candidates. It has a ton of information about the local elections, including nomination forms, maps for the different wards and Frequently Asked Questions. In Mid Canterbury, people will also be voting for two representatives at Environment Canterbury. Nominations for all roles are open until noon on 12 August. Candidates cannot nominate themselves and they must be nominated by two people, who are over 18 and enrolled to vote in the same ward or area the candidate is planning to stand. The local elections are conducted by postal vote, and people can expect to receive their voting packs in the mail from 16 September. Voting closes at noon on Saturday 8 October. Local candidates will be at voteashburton.nz once nominations are processed.

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Glow in the Park is all go! Wrap up warmly when you head to Glow in the Park at Tinwald this weekend. The free special effects lighting show will run on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, starting at 5.30pm, with a trail of installations around the Tinwald Domain and the Plains Vintage and Railway Museum. Saturday night's line-up will also feature a glowing hot air balloon.

Council is partnering with EA Networks to run the event, which celebrates 100 year of bringing electricity to the district. Council Community Services Group Manager Steve Fabish said there was high excitement about the event, and he hoped hundreds of families would come. The trail will include interactive displays and there will be places for selfies. The event is not suitable for dogs. Carparking will be signposted on Maronan Road.

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Civil Defence winds down after rain bomb

ALCOHOL LICENCES

When a weather bomb drops and Civil Defence activates its emergency operations centre, a big human machine kicks into gear to deal with the response, recovery and, much later, resilience sides of the event.

Council has received the following applications for new alcohol licences. The applications may be inspected at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton.

Ashburton District Council’s Civil Defence teams were well prepared for this week’s weather event, having gained valuable experience during the 1-in-200 year rain event in May last year.

Objections must be notified to The Secretary, Ashburton District Licensing Committee, PO Box 94, Ashburton by the date specified.

Three teams were rostered on in eighthour shifts around the clock, with people responsible for operations, information, logistics and welfare. They connect with Council staff who are keeping a close eye on roads, drinking water and wastewater, and any other core service that might be at risk.

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.

The emergency operations centre also includes representatives from Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ), Environment Canterbury and sometimes the likes of police, St John, Mid Canterbury Rural Support and Federated Farmers, depending on the event or emergency under way.

METHVEN RESORT - public notice of application for a new OFF licence.

Road damage in the Upper Rakaia Gorge.

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

Council Chief Executive Hamish Riach said the first response stage provided help to those who needed it and information, which was crucial to help the district’s different communities prepare and act.

Objection period closes 26 July 2022.

“In this week’s rain event, we were able to use a lot of information gained in the 2021 flooding and see the properties that would be affected if flood waters broke out of any of our rivers. “We were worried that new flood protection work done after the last flood was vulnerable to erosion. Luckily, this event was not as severe as in 2021, though some property owners along the river have been affected again. “Predictably, there were also wider concerns about the safety of the State Highway 1 Ashburton River bridge, which held up well.” Information is gathered from many sources, including Government agencies and other local authorities. Quite a lot of information is also gathered from social media, especially when people are reporting hazards and their locations; this also helps Civil Defence send specific messages and reach out to different communities.

RUBBISH AND RECYCLING

ASHBURTON RESOURCE RECOVERY PARK The roading team check surface flooding near the upper Hinds River on Wednesday.

Recovery is the next stage of the Civil Defence response and that is about restoring services, like roads, and supporting property owners access help to do the same on their land. The resilience side of the event is more long-term and looks at what can be done in the future to help the district and its people cope better. Much of this is about reviewing what happened and planning ahead for the next time. Mr Riach said Council’s roading team

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UPCOMING MEETINGS Meetings are at Council Chambers, 137 Havelock Street, unless specified Methven Community Board, Monday 25 July, 10.30am, at Mt Hutt Memorial Hall

Issues can continue to be reported to Council by phone 307-7700, email or by using the Snap Send Solve app.

Ashburton Water Zone Committee, Tuesday 26 July, 1pm (live-streamed)

The work is part of improvements to the dog park area following the May 2021 floods, when the area was under water. Part of the new work is creating a new car park and entrance behind the Kmart development on South Street.

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The pit compactor at the Ashburton park is undergoing maintenance from Friday 22 July until Monday 25 July – this means no rubbish will be able to leave the site, so we are asking people to hold off bringing in any rubbish, unless it is necessary.

Ashburton Civil Defence deactivated its emergency operations centre at 10am yesterday, as river levels continued to reduce.

The Ashburton Dog Park near State Highway 1 will be closed for the next few days while contractors erect a new fence along the river boundary.

Look out for the information pack in your mailbox or visit our website to register online.

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Council's live map of road closures, on its website, is a valuable resource at any time.

ASHBURTON DOG PARK TEMPORARY CLOSURE

It’s now time to register or re-register your four-legged friend.

All dogs over the age of three months need to be registered by 31 July.

would be out making a full assessment of roads that would need repairs in the wake of this week’s weather bomb.

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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.

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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. Waireka Croquet Club Mahjong, 1pm, club rooms, Phillip Street, Ashburton. Mid Canterbury Linedancers Weekly beginner class 1pm-2pm, Easy intermediate & intermediate 2pm-4.30pm at the Tinwald Memorial Hall. Instructor Annette Fyfe. MSA Dance Section Monday 4.00pm to 6.00pm All welcome at the MSA Havelock St.

Tuesdays Ashburton Menz Shed 9am-2pm at 8 William Street. Age Concern Ashburton Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. All levels of ability are welcome. $2 per 1hr session. • Held at Methven All Saints Anglican Church Chapman St at 10.30am. • 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 at 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.

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.

Mahjong, 1pm, club rooms, Phillip Street, Ashburton.

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

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

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.

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

Pickleball Ashburton Every Wednesday from 9.30am - 11.30am at EA Networks Centre. St Stephen’s Anglican Church Holy Communion at 10am on Park Street. Age Concern Ashburton Programme for the elderly runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am.

Fridays

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.

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

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club Social play from 1.30pm at 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton

Waireka Croquet Club Euchre, 1.30pm, Philip Street, Ashburton.

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

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

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

MSA Tai Chi Class is at 10.30am. Cost $3 per session at the MSA on Havelock Street. Ashburton Woodworkers Clubrooms at Plains Museum site 1pm - 4pm. Device Drop-In Sessions Free Device Help Sessions at the Ashburton Public Library every Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm. Art Addicts Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids. Donations appreciated. 3 - 4.30pm. Mid Canterbury Linedancers Weekly beginner class 6.30pm-7.30pm, easy intermediate & intermediate 7.30pm-9pm at the Tinwald Memorial Hall.

Thursdays Ashburton Menz Shed 9am-2pm at 8 William Street. Age Concern Ashburton Ladies exercise class at 9.30am at Ashburton Seniors Centre at 206 Cameron Street. Park Street Line Dancers 9.30am - 11am at St Stephen’s Parish Centre. Mid Canterbury Badminton Club. 9.30am-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

Seventh-Day Adventist Church • 10am, Weekly worship & Bible Study. • 11am, Sabbath singing & Sermon. At Grace Presbyterian Church building, 63 Princes St. Ashburton. All welcome! Vintage Car Club 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.

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 Morning Worship at 10a, 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

Pickleball Ashburton EA Networks Centre from 3-5pm.

Every Tuesday and Friday

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

Every Thursday and Saturday Ashburton Toy Library Open every Thursday and Saturday from 9.30am-12.30pm, plus every alternate

Tuesday 3.30pm-5pm at 106 Victoria Street.

Second Fri of every month

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

Second and fourth Friday of every month

St Stephen’s Anglican Church Seniors Coffee Club 10.30am on Park Street.

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 58th Annual Exhibition, at the Ashburton Art Gallery. Only one week remaining, so don’t miss out on viewing the amazing art on display. Daily until July 29, 2022. St David’s Union Church Thursday, 21st July, 10am. St David’s Union Church, Fit Kidz for pre-schoolers and caregivers, 48 Allens Road, Ashburton. Friday, 22nd July 2022, 6am. St David’s Union Church, Women’s Circuit Training, 48 Allens Road, Ashburton. Sunday July 24, 9.30am, St David’s Union Church, Worship Service led by Rev Henry Mbambo. 48 Allens Road, Ashburton. Monday July 25, 6am, St David’s Union Church, Women’s Circuit Training. 48 Allens Road, Ashburton. Tuesday July 26, 9.30am, St David’s Union Church, Walking Group meets outside church, 48 Allens Road. Wednesday July 27, 6am, St David’s Union Church, Women’s Circuit Training. 48 Allens Road, Ashburto.n Wednesday July 27, 9.30am, St David’s Union Church, Steady As You Go Exercise Group. 48 Allens Road, Ashburton. Thursday July 28, 10.00am, St David’s Union Church, Fit Kidz for pre-schoolers and caregivers. 48 Allens Road, Ashburton. Friday July 29, 6.00am, St David’s Union Church, Women’s Circuit Training. 48 Allens Road, Ashburton.

Ashburton Travel Club July 20, 2022, 7.30pm Monthly meeting; Speaker Ruth Swansbury, Israel. St David’s Union Church Lounge, Allens Road, Ashburton.

August events

Craft Cluster 10am, Monday, August 1, at the Plains Museum. Ashburton Travel Club Mid Winter Meal, at the Hotel Ashburton, Wednesday August 17, 2022. Meet 6pm, Meal 6.30pm.

Please send all details to whatson@theguardian.co.nz IMPORTANT: If you’re running a regular event, we only need to hear from you when you have CHANGES to this regular event.

GUARDIAN

Property

July 21, 2022

REAL ESTATE IN MID CANTERBURY

Simply Stunning 22 Millichamp Street, Tinwald

Proudly marketed by McLeod Real Estate

DETAILS Overleaf

This week's open homes SATURDAY

SATURDAY

10am - 10.30am �� 5 Carters Terrace 10am - 10.30am �� 24 Nixon Street 10am - 10.30am �� 24A Nixon Street 10am - 10.30am �� 55 Tucker Street 10.45am - 11.15am �� 206 Walnut Avenue 10.45am - 11.15am �� 21 Beach Road 10.45am - 11.15am �� 141 Harland Street 11.30am - 12 noon �� 9 Catherwood Avenue 12.15pm - 12.45pm �� 51 Farm Road 1pm - 1.30pm �� 83A Trevors Road TM

SUNDAY

1pm - 1.30pm �� 22 Millichamp Street

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office@wilsonwindscreens.co.nz 152 Wills Street, Ashburton 7700

10am - 10.30am �� 13 Geoff Geering Drive 10am - 10.30am �� 83B Tarbottons Road 10am - 10.30am �� 96 Grove Street 10am - 10.30am �� 22 Hakatere Drive 10.15am - 10.45am �� 40 Geoff Geering Drive 10.30am - 11.15am �� 54 Taits Road 10.45am - 11.15am �� 18 Melcombe Street 10.45am - 11.15am �� 6 Andrew Street 11am - 11.30am �� 18 Connor Place 11.15am - 11.45am �� 91 William Street 11.30am - 12 noon �� 116A Creek Road 12 noon - 12.30pm �� 92 Melcombe Street 12.15pm - 12.45pm �� 16 Buchanan Place

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OPEN HOME

Simply Stunning 22 Millichamp Street, Tinwald Stunning four bedroom family home with spacious open plan living area and fully extendable bi-fold doors opening to a sunny deck. Separate lounge with TV unit and book shelf included. Kitchen area is designed to entertain and includes a wine fridge and mounted TV, walkin pantry, gas hob, double oven and ample bench space.

Three heat pumps plus solar panels for hot water. Four spacious double bedrooms all with storage. A sizeable master bedroom with en suite which has a tiled shower and WIR. Double garage with laundry. Easy care gardens with a storage tank and irrigation system plus a large storage shed out back. A must view.

Deadline Sale:

Closing 4pm on Wednesday, July 27 (unless sold prior)

Viewing:

Dulcie Ellis

Sunday, July 24, 1pm - 1.30pm

Phone 027 629 32 60

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OPEN HOME

NEW LISTING/OPEN HOME

One Not To Miss!

Style and Space

206 Walnut Avenue, ALLENTON

51 Farm Road, ALLENTON

This property has been loved by the family and now it's time for someone else to enjoy and make their A two bedroom stand-alone home with internal access single car garage and off-street parking for a own. An opportunity not to miss, don't delay your visit to caravan or extra car. this wee gem. This solid brick 1970s home is one to view. Situated for the morning and afternoon sun with a good size separate lounge heated with a heat pump. 1 2 1 Two double bedrooms with ample storage. The kitchen has plenty of bench space and Deadline Sale: Closing 4pm Wednesday, August 10 cupboards and a separate laundry. Web ID AUE3370881 (unless sold prior) Easy care gardens. Viewing: Saturday, 10.45am - 11.15am

This absolutely beautiful home is available now offering space, style and location that is difficult to emulate. With four bedrooms and three bathrooms there is plenty of room here. The luxurious kitchen complete with stone benchtops, a dish drawer plus a full sized dishwasher as well as a pantry make kitchen duties a dream for the keen chef in your family. A fantastic deck area really adds the magic to the lovely outdoor space.

OPEN HOME

First Home or Investment

An Opportunity Not to Miss!

Investment or Make it Your Own

24 Nixon Street, TINWALD

24A Nixon Street, TINWALD

21 Beach Road, HAMPSTEAD

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.

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 AUT3361101 (unless sold prior) View: Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

Deadline Sale: Closing 4pm on Thursday, August 11 Web ID AUT3360992 (unless sold prior) View: Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

OPEN HOME

By Negotiation Web ID AUW3366261 View: Saturday, 12.15pm - 12.45pm

OPEN HOME

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.

Complete with a large separate laundry, double garage and ample storage throughout, you will want for nothing as the owner of this fabulous property.

Offers Over: $340,000 Web ID AUE3361096 View: Saturday, 10.45am - 11.15am

OPEN HOME

One Not To Miss 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.

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

OPEN HOME

Allenton Location

First Home Buyers

Grand Opportunity

Move in and Relax

55 Tucker Street, ALLENTON

141 Harland Street, TINWALD

9 Catherwood Avenue, ALLENTON

83A Trevors Road, HAMPSTEAD

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

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

Offers over: $835,000 Web ID AUW3358826 View: Saturday, 11.30am - 12 noon

Offers Over: $640,000 View: Saturday, 1pm - 1.30pm

Lifestyle – Ready To Go

Worth the Wait

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.

75 Taits Road, ASHBURTON

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.

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

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 will be required to this property which will provide an excellent opportunity for the astute buyer.

Spacious open plan living area with modern kitchen and appliances plus sliding doors from the living to the back of the property to enjoy the gardens and deck. Three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, master has WIR and en suite. Double garage with internal access, established garden and vege patches, not too much to maintain leaving you free to walk around the rural aspects of this area of town. Web ID AUE3271356

03 307 9176 Netherby 13 Geoff Geering Drive

Tinwald 83B Tarbottons Road

Open Home

Tinwald 96 Grove Street

Open Home

Ashburton 22 Hakatere Drive Open Home

Open Home

Move in and enjoy

Comfortable and new

Smart choice for easy living

The hard work's done

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.

Treat yourself to a brand new build in an area surrounded by similar homes and positioned on a quiet rear section. Brick and linear cladding and everything you would expect in a modern home. Master bedroom has an ensuite with tiled shower and walk in robe. An additional three double bedrooms are serviced by the main bathroom with bath, shower and vanity and a separate toilet.

Great opportunity to purchase this three bedroom permanent material home with aluminium joinery. Nicely secluded from the road on an easy care fenced section, this property has a practical design with the heart of the house having open plan living catering well for family living and enjoying all day sun. Updated kitchen and bathroom with new flooring and carpet in the living area.

Step inside and be blown away with the renovations. Two double bedrooms, open plan living, large bathroom/laundry, wrap around deck, carport and camper van parking plus garden sheds. New laminated and tiled floors, new kitchen, aluminium windows and log fire, new plumbing and wiring and fully insulated. New cladding, roof updated approx four years ago and solar system for cheaper power.

For Sale Buyers $769,000+ View Sat 23 Jul 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU105568

For Sale Buyers $780,000+ View Sat 23 Jul 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU95833

For Sale Buyers $480,000+ View Sat 23 Jul 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU105466

Deadline Sale closes 2.00pm Tue 2 Aug 2022 View Sat 23 Jul 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU105594

Netherby 40 Geoff Geering Drive

Ashburton 54 Taits Road

Open Home

Tinwald 18 Melcombe Street Open Home

Allenton 6 Andrew Street

Open Home

Top quality - as new

6061sqm - This is you

Character & charm

The property ladder awaits

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.

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.

A character home in a great setting and with a lot of renovation work done. Large hostess kitchen for entertaining adjacent to a formal dining space. The living area is spacious and opens out to a large deck area. Central hallway off the dining space leads to a laundry nook and main bathroom with a tiled shower, toilet and vanity.

A carefully renovated home brimming with charm and offering a magnificent setting for contemporary living. Superb living spaces including a large open plan updated kitchen, dining and living spaces with natural light aplenty and heated by a compliant logfire and heat pump. Three good sized bedrooms, an updated bathroom, large separate laundry and internal access garage.

For Sale Buyers $780,000+ View Sat 23 Jul 10.15 - 10.45am Web pb.co.nz/AU101551

Tender closes 3.00pm Fri 19 Aug 2022 View Sat 23 Jul 10.30 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AL103990

Deadline Sale closes 4.00pm Tue 2 Aug 2022 View Sat 23 Jul 10.45 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AU104290

For Sale Buyers $535,000+ View Sat 23 Jul 10.45 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AU104614

Netherby 18 Connor Place

Ashburton 91 William Street Open Home

Allenton 116A Creek Road

Open Home

Tinwald 92 Melcombe Street Open Home

Open Home

Here's a place with space

Central Living and Spacious

Secluded and sunny

House on 1012sqm section

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.

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.

On offer here is a modern home on a private rear section on popular Creek Road. Open plan kitchen dining and family room with access to the exterior timber decking and private lawn areas. Separate lounge adjacent to the family room. Three double bedrooms with master having an ensuite and walk in robe and also access to the private deck. Good size main bathroom with bath, shower, toilet and vanity.

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.

For Sale Buyers $495,000+ View Sat 23 Jul 11.00 - 11.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU102976

Deadline Sale closes 2.00pm Wed 27 Jul 2022 View Sat 23 Jul 11.15 - 11.45am Web pb.co.nz/AU104778

For Sale Buyers $649,000+ View Sat 23 Jul 11.30 - 12.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AU105088

For Sale Buyers $565,000+ View Sat 23 Jul 12.00 - 12.30pm Web pb.co.nz/AU104779

Allenton 16 Buchanan Place

Greenstreet 1071 Ashburton Staveley Road

Open Home

Location and style

83.24 ha - Farming & nature in tandem An attractive medium scale unit allowing for multiple land use options and revenue streams. Situated in the heart of Mid Canterbury close to services offering logistics flexibility for dairy support, all livestock grazing, finishing or arable production options. Natural attributes include a spring fed creek with fish and bird life, mature shelter belts and established river boundaries.

For Sale Buyers $489,000+ View Sat 23 Jul 12.15 - 12.45pm Web pb.co.nz/AU104407

Tender closes 12.00pm Thu 18 Aug 2022 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AR105846

Murray Young 027 434 0942

New Listing

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.

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

Paul Cunneen 027 432 3382

Hamish Niles 027 435 6265

Gemma Guild 021 901 882

Paddy Strange 027 491 5259

Robert Harnett 027 432 3562

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 21, 2022

TESTYOURSELF Test yourself with the Guardian’s quiz 1. What was the one-off Bob Dylan recording auctioned for $1.5m last week. a) Like a Rolling Stone b) Blowin’ in the Wind c) A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall 2. Which of these options is NOT a variety of cheese produced in Germany? a) Romadur b) Cambozola c) Whimbrel 3. A gang has been caught faking a sporting league to con money out of Russians. Which league? a) US college football league b) Japanese baseball league c) Indian cricket league 4. Which Kate Bush song from the 80s reached UK No 1 singles this year a) Running Up That Hill b) Waking the Witch c) This Women’s Work 5. What is being offered to young people in Japan this week to encourage them to turn out for elections? a) Free noodles b) A free pet goldfish c) Free pens 6. According to the Collins English dictionary, what does ‘octothorp’ mean? a) A symbol that is more commonly known as the hash sign b) A term used in heraldry for a double quatrefoil c) word used in bookbinding as another term for eighteenmo 7. Te Ika-a-Maui is the name for which New Zealand island? a) South Island b) North Island c) Steward Island 8. The opening lyrics of what Brooke Fraser single are “Do do do do do do do do do do”? a) Deciphering Me b) Feel Inside (And Stuff Like That) c) Something in the Water

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1. b) Blowin’ in the Wind, 2. c) Whimbrel, 3. c) Indian cricket league, 4. a) Running Up That Hill, 5. a) Free noodles, 6. a) A symbol that is more commonly known as the hash sign, 7. b) North Island, 8. c) Something in the Water

Answers:

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Even though this photo was taken before the latest wintry blast, it provides a graphic example that we are ﬁrmly in winter’s grasp. The white stuff brings joyous smiles to skiers, but for farmers and most others it is most deﬁnitely a case of grin and bear it. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 21, 2022

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OUR VIEW

A weather bullet dodged? Not quite T

he rain will ease, the flooding will disappear, but Mid Canterbury is again left with a mess to clean up in the wake of this week’s wet weather. Sure, we didn’t quite reach the disastrous levels of the May 2021 flooding that wreaked havoc on our district, but there are corners of Mid Canterbury that again face the prospect of a massive clean-up job after water and wind has once again invaded their lives. Yes, we managed to avoid a situation like just over 12 months ago, but not everyone was struck by the fortunate stick. There’s more farmland under water, crops and feedlots wiped out by a torrent of water flowing through their furrows. Our vast roading network, already fraught with dangers and issues, further damaged and, in some cases,

Matt Markham destroyed. And the unseen damage, the mental impact – that will again threaten to tug on the very fibres that ensure that part of this community get out of bed each morning and do what they do. You might sit back and say that’s the risk taken by people living off the land, especially ones that have a body of water flowing nearby. But it’s actually irrelevant in this situation. In Ashburton, the concern was largely focused on the Ashburton River, and perhaps more importantly, the impact the

rising river level would have on the already fragile State Highway 1 bridge through to Tinwald. Justified thinking of course, but only a small sample of the threatened infrastructure around the region. Add into the mix both branches of the Ash-

concern to be had everywhere. We were better prepared, without a doubt. The mass of information being released frequently by media, the Ashburton District Council, the MetService and ECan without doubt helped to prepare people for what was

no silver bullet that can just turn “ There’s off the tap and all of a sudden make everything alright

burton River, Pudding Hill, Taylor’s Stream and Bowyer’s Stream as well as other small networks that bear the brunt of heavy weather such as Thyme Stream in Methven and the often poorly named Dry Creek and there’s

coming, but being prepared is about as much as you can do when the water levels start rising and they don’t look like stopping. There’s no silver bullet that can just turn off the tap and all of a

sudden make everything alright. The good news is, and it’s potentially a long bow to draw given there’s a lot of clean up to be done again, is that with every event like this that we experience, we learn something new. Something that makes us better prepared for the next time that it comes along. We gain valuable pieces of information, spot ways to potentially stem the flow of damage and put them into the memory bank, or add them to the to-do list to ensure that next time the impact is not as bad. That’s irrelevant right now for some though, we dodged a massive weather bullet this week – and now, as the sun threatens to peek through once again and start the drying process, it’s time to get to work and tidy up what’s left behind.

CLUB NEWS 15

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 21, 2022

Ashburton Golf Club

A beautiful but frosty weekend saw some wonderful golf across the district. On Saturday a big field took to the course to play in round 4 of the Club Champs qualifying. Leading the way with a great score of 89 off 21 for a net 68 was the Brandon legend Ken Clucas. Also on 68 was Paddy, Blair shot 69, Royce carded a 70 then Robbie, young Spud and Timmy shot 71. Jeff Hewitt shot best gross of 72 and leads the way in qualifying. Terry K is presently working through the grades, to get everyone into the correct divisions. The handicaps have been set now. Whatever you were on Sunday morning is the division you will be in for Champs. One big mover that I did notice is that Greig Sparrow has gone and got himself into the intermediates after a recent handicap slip. The last time old spud was in the intermediates he was playing in school shorts, combing his flowing locks and playing with a set of hickory shafted clubs. Though he can still fit in the shorts and still has the clubs, not sure of the flowing locks. Saturday also had points on offer for the RMF Silva Cup. Ken and Paddy both took the maximum 12 points, and it seems like the big fella is running away with the top 30 qualifying. All you need to do is to get in the top 30 though and then the scores are reset for the final series. It is still all to play for. This Saturday Matt is holding one of his Sega Golf Pro Shop days. I believe we are doing a Bisque par round. I have not played one for a while, but they are good fun, when you are trying to work out where is best to take your shots. Come on down and support our club pro. Pennants on Sunday was a mixed bag of results. Shane’s Alex boys had a loss at Rakaia but new ring-ins Hayden and Darren both had good wins, well done chaps. Robbie and his Holmes team just got pipped by Tinwald, with Hoppy and Hamish having good wins. Dylan dropped himself from the pup’s team, and it seemed to work, as stand-in skip Jordy led the boys to their first win in four games, Dave M and young Spud chipped in with wins for a good 10:7 score. The old dogs are on fire and were not in a giving mood as they put neighbours Tinwald to the sword with a convincing 17:0 win to get themselves back in the top 4. This sets up the next game very well; on August 7 at Rakaia we have the penultimate round, and it will be the dog fight. We will look into the game in two weeks’ time. I might even try to get the team sheet early and do a head-to-head preview. As of writing, I see a call went out for volunteers to clean up the course after the winds. I am sure this will have been well supported, because you are a wonderful group of people who love your golf club. Good golfing.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

Wet weather has affected our ability to play for the last two Tuesdays, but last Thursday and Saturday the sun shone,

ings had a speaker. We again achieved a great deal. We have lost two members, a resignation and a life member. A relaxed meeting, with all officers returned.

Mid Canterbury Central Friendship Club

The sun shone on Saturday and allowed members of the Ashburton MSA Petanque club to get out on the piste and enjoy some play. and we had a good turnout of members. On the Thursday, one of the member’s grandsons and a few of their friends played for a short time, which increased the noise and laughter levels on the pistes. On Sunday, 9 of our players went through to Christchurch to play Bastille Day Doubles in bitterly cold conditions, where Richard Browne and partner won the Trophy, Adelys and Lani Taraunu won the Consolation Cup, and Neville Bensdorp and partner won the Plate. Some of the players dressed up or wore colours representing France, for which Jonathan Crum won the best dressed! Karine Crum was given a coche and cloth for her good play as a new competitor up there. Well done, Ashburton. This Sunday is the Club Singles, with strong entries for this popular tournament. We welcome you to join us on Tuesday, Thursday and/or Saturday at 1pm, at 115 Racecourse Road. Equipment and tuition are available.

Lynnford Rural Women

May was the Lynnford Branch’s 86th birthday month, and we had a quiet celebration lunch at Armadillo’s Restaurant in a relaxed atmosphere. The country of study this year is New Zealand, and we hope to have a meeting around this subject. The June meeting was held at the home of Marion in Al-

lenton, with a small group, and after the meeting we had a roll call on ‘What was the first job after leaving College’ and there was quite a variety of occupations, from pharmacy assistant, nurses, teachers and office workers; all the usual jobs for females of the day. Then Jill pulled out one of her general knowledge quizzes to test the brain. In July, we had a social hour and lunch before the meeting. We stood in silence for Mary Miles, one of our popular members who died recently. Mary and three other Flemington members joined the Lynnford Branch after the closure of the Flemington Branch, over 20 years ago. The Ploughing Match this year was held on a fine day, with 30 ploughmen catered for at afternoon tea. The Mid Canterbury Rural Women received a medal from the District Council for Service to the Community, and Bev brought it to show the branch members. We took the opportunity for a group photo, with only one member not present. Life Education educator Jane has resigned after 18 years, so a search is on for a new tutor. The bus will be fitted with a wheelchair life, when funding is received. Mid Canterbury Connector Bus now has a flyer out for rural residents to use for transport to Ashburton. The 86th Annual General Meeting was chaired by Ngaire Brown. President Bev read her report and as always, we have had a busy year, although not all meet-

President Merv welcomed 49 members to our wet July meeting and received 14 apologies. The members then stood for a moments silence, in respect of the passing of Rex Tarbotton, John Elms and Gavin Letham. Pres. Merv reminded us of two bus trips that are planned to the Ellesmere District and Oamaru. Our mini speaker was our well-known historian, Gilbert Donaldson, who spoke about his days at Lynford and Hinds Primary and Ashburton Technical Schools. He showed his birth certificate and baby book which stated he was a good baby. From his old leather school bag, he produced his metal lunch tin (but no sandwiches), an empty milk bottle with a cardboard top, a ruler and a pencil case with pencils, rubber, a nib and fountain pen and a biro pen. He then produced a shaving strap which was commonly used for disciplining the students. On one occasion when the children were caught smoking some Camel brand cigarettes in the school dug-out they were instructed to tell their parents. The ones that didn’t were subjected to the razor strop. One of the head teachers was a good sportsman and taught everyone to play tennis, then as the next headmaster was a very good cricketer, they all had to play cricket. Among the many other things, he showed us were some of his childhood toys, ration books from the war, and books he has written on the history of the Hinds district. After morning tea, the main speaker, Luke Sutton was introduced by Ken Borland. Luke is the Squadron Leader of the Ashburton Air Training Corp. After showing us a promotional video, he said he’s been in cadet forces for 27 years and in command of the unit for 17 years. Luke then gave us a brief history of the role of the Air Training Corps and in particular Ashburton Squadron No 24. The first unit was established in 1864 in Dunedin and in WW1 many cadets made up NCO’s and Officers. In 1919 compulsory military training was introduced but abolished again in 1932. With the risk of a Japanese invasion in 1941 ATC was formed, and the next year No 24 unit in Ashburton was formed with officers and ex-cadets serving during WW2. CMT was re-introduced in 1951 and all males aged 18 yrs of age had to attend. In 1958 CMT was abolished and replaced by a ballot system. There are about 100 ATC units in NZ today with between 15 and 20 members in the Ashburton unit. Among their activities they can be seen on duty at ANZAC services. After answering questions from the members Luke was presented with a gift and thanked by Ken Borland. The meeting was concluded with the singing of the national anthem.

Guest speaker, Jo Metcalf.

Mid Canterbury Ladies Friendship Club

President Julie opened the July meeting held recently. After the National Anthem was sung birthdays and anniversaries were celebrated. Members were reminded of the coffee morning on 20 July 2022, also of the bus trip to Oamaru on 27 September. There will be a visit to the Waitaki Boys High School, the old Port and a stopover on the way home. All members told of their first job after leaving school, and there was a variety – in a bank, tea rooms, schoolteacher, nanny, nurse, toll operator, office secretary, farm worker, drapery shop and a doctor’s receptionist. After morning tea, the main speaker was Jo Metcalf from Memory Funerals. She gave a fascinating talk on what to consider when arranging a funeral, after reminding us that nothing is certain in life apart from death and taxes. There were forms to fill in detailing our own preferences. If going overseas, Jo advises to get travel insurance. There were many questions from members on this subject. The Thought for the Month “Writing is the best way to talk without being interrupted.” If you wish to visit our friendly group, please phone either Julie 308-4254 or Rae 308-8927, we would love to meet you. Next meeting is 10am on 10 August at the Hotel Ashburton.

Netherby Women’s Institute

Fourteen members met at the home of President Patsy Huggins for a shared meal of soup, savouries and sandwiches. The Aspirations were recited followed by general business. The upcoming Cup Day and Quizco with the theme The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee was discussed and Netherby will enter two teams. Table entries were gone through from the schedule, and we will be able to enter in a few of the categories. Meals on wheels will be delivered on August 1. Birthdays for the month were acknowledged with Happy Birthday being sung to our member Doris Wakelin who will be 105 later this month. When asked for her longevity secret Doris admitted to being as surprised as anyone else. The Motto “If you obey all the rules you will miss all the fun” was read by Joan Campbell. The Roll Call Coins for Dementia was well supported. With members seated comfortably around the TV we were treated to Hits from the 50s, 60s and seventies. This was enjoyed by all and especially by our nearly 105-year-old Doris. Afternoon tea concluded our enjoyable day out.

SPORTS RESULTS ■■ Bowls

Allenton Bowling Club

On Wednesday 13th July another round of the Kiddey Cup was contested, and results were: 1st Denys McEvedy, Graeme Clarke 3 wins 15 ends 33 points, 2nd Donalda Watson, Allan Miller 3 wins 11 ends 30 points, 3rd Bruce Hopwood, Alan Behrens 2 wins I draw 14 ends 25 points. On Saturday 16th July another round of 2 bowl triples and results were: 1st Bill Clarke, Lindsay Kearns, Trish Clarke 3 wins 21 ends 38 points, 2nd Neil Sharplin, Marty Watson, Bob Holdom 3 wins 20 ends 37 points, 3rd Murray Anderson, Heather Goodall, Leonie Spargo 2 wins 18 ends 25 points.

■■ Bridge

Ashburton Bridge Club

Monday July 11, Irwin Trophy: N/S 1st Mary Bruce & Mervyn Jones, 2nd Dee Murdoch & Bruce Leighton, 3rd Amanda Watson & Cath King. E/W 1st David McCormick & George Brown, 2nd Pauline Scott & Ray Stevenson, 3rd Averil Leckey & Marilyn Cross. Tuesday July 12, Hazelmere Trophy: 1st Ian Doel & John McDonald, 2nd Maree Moore & Maryke Blignault, 3rd Debbie Seddon-Sewell & David Sewell, 4th Alan Wright & Peter Wilson, 5th Trish Downward & Maureen Kolkman, 6th Jim Rooney & Pat Jordan. Wednesday July 13, Brabant Trophy: N/S 1st Trish Downward & Peter Wilson, 2nd Mary Buckland & Bev Turton, 3rd John Shearer & Rosemary McLaughlin. E/W 1st Rewa Kyle & Sue Rosevear, 2nd Ian Doel & Wendy Parr, 3rd Johnny Wright & Trish Robertson.

Thursday Evening July 14, Eileen Willoughby Trophy: 1st Kay Robb & Rosemary McLaughlin, 2nd Rewa Kyle & Mary Buckland, 3rd Linda Baker & Pat Jordan, 4th Jim Rooney & Ian Doel, 5th Trish & Maurice Small, 6th Bev Macaulay & Trevor Coulter.

■■ Shooting

Indoor Shooting Results from July 19.

Mt Somers Rifle Club Peyton Fews 81, Jess Heaven 91.3, Emily Heaven 82, Tim Greer 96.1, Bree Greer 97.5, Dave Millichamp 94.3.

Ashburton Rifle Club Greg Menzies 97.4, 97.6, Allan Mitchell 93.2, Garth Wright 83.1, Kinsey Storey 69.1, Lachlan Storey 90.1, Abby Calder 94.2, and Bench rest, Ella Ingold 99.8, 98.4, Archie Maginness 100.8, 100.8.

Mayfield Rifle Club Logan Wheeler 90.1, John Fleming 94.1, Brooke Wheeler 82, Noah Sissons 54, Peter Quigley 64, Thomas Donaldson 67, Megan Snowden 96.4, Lillian Snowden 88.3, Hamish Dalzell 98.5, Carl Nordqvist 92.1, 96.4, 97.4, Martin Fleming 100.5, Andrew Donaldson 94.2, Chloe Lovett 85, Caroline Lovett 90.

SPORTS DRAWS ■■ Golf

Tinwald Golf Club

Tinwald Women’s golf draw 26th July - Medal 3rd

Foundation cup, 9 Holes 5th Judy Johns. Report 9.30 for meeting and 10.00 start. Starters V. Prendergast L. Glassey, Cards S. Gutsell Kitchen M. Moore, Roster convenor J. Bruhns.

■■ Hockey

Mid Canterbury Hockey

July 25 to July 31 Div 1 Women Monday 25 July 6.15 pm Wakanui Black v Tinwald (A Bennett, M Baker), 7.30 pm Methven v Wakanui Purple (C Watson, TBA). Div 1 Men Tuesday 26 July 6.15 pm Allenton v Wakanui Black (S Muir, N Keenan) 7.30 pm Wakanui White v Tinwald (M Marshall, S Mealings). Duty Club: Wakanui Kwik Sticks Wednesday 27 July 4.00 pm Wakanui Boys Blue v Wakanui Boys Black Turf a (L Adam), Wakanui Girls Yr 7 v Wakanui Girls Yr 8 Turf b (T Ellis), 5.10 pm Methven White Boys v Tinwald Bonnington Painting Boys Turf a (R Kidd), Methven Black Girls v Allenton/Tinwald Girls Turf b (G Oates), 6.20 pm Allenton Boys v Methven Black Boys Turf a (Wakanui Div 2 Men, Hampstead Lowcliffe Div 2 Men), Methven White Girls v Allenton Girls Turf b (Tinwald Div 2 Men, Allenton Div 2 Men), Tinwald Engineering Solutions Girls (bye). SSL Girls Div 1 Wednesday 27 July Nunweek Park 2 4.55 pm Ashburton College Girls 1st XI v AGHS 1st XI. Duty Club: Wakanui Kiwi Sticks Friday 29 July 3.45 pm Lauriston v Wakanui Black Turf a (K McDonnell, R Stevens), 4.30 pm Tinwald Skip-2-It v Tinwald Smith & Sons

Turf a (K McDonnell, J Muir), Tinwald The Tool Shed v Wakanui Blue Yr 5 Turf b (D Law, R Stevens), 5.15 pm Wakanui Blue Yr 6 v Methven Yr 6 Turf a (J Muir, R Stevens), Methven Yr 5 v Tinwald Mayfield Transport Turf b (Tinwald Div 2 Women), Methven Div 2 Women), Allenton (bye). Div 2 Women Friday 29 July 6.15 pm Tinwald v Methven (Tinwald Div 1 Women, Wakanui Div 1 Women Purple), 7.30 pm Hampstead v Wakanui (Methven Div 1 Women, Wakanui Div 1 Women Black). Connetics SSP Boys Champs Sunday 29 July No play. SSL Boys Div 3 Friday 29 July Foster Park 5.00 pm St Bede’s Rangers v Mid Canterbury Combined. Duty Club: Wakanui Mini Sticks Saturday 30 July 10.00 am Tinwald Black v Methven Turf a (Coaches), Lauriston v Wakanui Blue Turf b (Coaches), Wakanui v Wakanui Black Turf c (Coaches), Allenton Gold Sticks v Tinwald Orange Turf d (Coaches), Allenton Maroon Magic (bye). Fun Sticks Saturday 30 July Draws made on the day (Coaches). Snr Men (Canterbury Div 1) Saturday 30 July Marist Park @ St Bedes 1.30 pm Mid Canterbury v Carlton Redcliffs. Snr Women (Canterbury Div 1) Saturday 30 July Nga Puna Wai 2 1.30 pm Marist v Mid Canterbury. Div 2 Men Sunday 31 July 5.00 pm Wakanui v Allenton (Allenton Div 1 Men, Wakanui Div 1 Men Black), 6.30 pm Tinwald v Hampstead Lowcliffe (Tinwald Div 1 Men, Wakanui Div 1 Men White).

16 SPORT

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 21, 2022

Locals chasing Addington spoils tomorrow night Matt Markham Premierships and victories are nice, but there’s one race every junior driver wants to win. The Darren DeFilippi Memorial goes on the line tomorrow night at Addington Raceway – one of the most sought-after races for the next generation of drivers each season. DeFilippi, the son of trainers Colin and Julie, was tragically killed in a car accident while on his way home from the Orari races in 1995, leaving the harness racing community reeling at the loss of such a talented young horseman. In his second season of driving at the time of his death, DeFilippi was already making a big impact on the Canterbury harness scene with 15 winners next to his name, and was being touted for bigger and better things. The memorial race, named in his honour, has been held since 1996, with some of the best young driving talents to have worked their way through the junior ranks having been lucky enough to win it.

Local pacer Missmollygoodgolly will be out to continue her good run of form tomorrow night at Addington.

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And of Mid Canterbury’s best will be out to add her name to the trophy again tomorrow night. Sarah O’Reilly, who won the race last year with Fighting Fire

and this year will combine with consistent trotter, The Bloss tomorrow night. O’Reilly, who returns to race driving tomorrow after a four-day

suspension has picked up four drives at tomorrow night’s meeting including one for her father, Gerard, enigmatic pacing mare, Sweet Belle.

The daughter of Sweet Lou has been disappointing in her most recent starts after showing plenty of encouraging signs early in her campaign, but will be hoping for a change in luck and fortune tomorrow off the second row. It’s the first time Sarah has driven the mare at the races, but she has piloted her to success at the trials. There’s plenty of Mid Canterbury flavour to keep an eye on at the meeting, with Jason and Alan Ford looking to kickstart the night with talented trotter Navara, who is knocking on the door of success after a string of strong efforts recently. John Morrison will be out to secure his first training win from his new base at the Ashburton Racecoure with Harrison in the same race that features other local hopes, Sweet Belle, also Maren Franco for Leo O’Reilly and Missmollygoodgolly for Raewyn Low. In-form trotter, Maui, will be out to continue his good run of late in a small but select field of squaregaiters later on in the programme. A winner at his last start, the son of Peak has been showing excellent manners this campaign which could land him in the right position to strike again this week.

NZ Metro harness Tomorrow at Addington Raceway

R1 IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE TROT $13,000 1980m 16:47 1 705 Kahntdoitalone T Chmiel 2 56744 Love Is Everywhere W House 3 806x8 Heavenly Strings C D Thornley 4 2463 Navara J Ford 5 265 Ruby Seddon J Cox B Orange 6 300x1 Kohli Trouble M Williamson 7 42946 Winning Bones 8 21286 Cody Banner J Dunn B Williamson 9 210x1 Mixed Faith 10 25031 Nortie Nortie S Ottley K Butt 11 0x717 The Fiery Spirit R2 WOODLANDS STUD MOBILE PACE $13,000 1980m 17:16 1 1x806 Tide And Time K Cox 2 46952 Sophia Bromac 3 51788 The Terrorfier R May R Close 4 80 Tiger Taylor 5 50143 Luminite S Thornley 6 69 Swell Time 7 43264 Jordy 8 550x0 Nikol Franco J Morrison S Iremonger 9 x2653 Motor Mouth 10 21691 Aint No Angel B Williamson 11 23169 Absolute Dynamite J Dunn 12 x0196 Sportscam J Cox R3 HARNESS RACING UNHINGED ON FACEBOOK TROT $12,500 2600m 17:43 1 x0222 Caen B Williamson G Smith 2 636 Antonov 3 74 A Late Late Pressy P Wakelin

R1 The Fitz 2 Sports Bar Sprint $2400 295mC3 16:31 1 51x55 Spot Lu A L Hart 2 45646 Goldstar Tookie R L Evans 3 11621 Uri Bale C Roberts 4 10476 Scardiny R P Breen 5 16785 Homebush Liam J T Mc Inerney 6 31617 Lonely Guy J T Mc Inerney 7 43646 Sinha Man J M Jopson 8 32111 Homebush Rocket J T Mc Inerney 9 47774 Claws In Rambo Matt Roberts 10 25488 Homebush Glitch J T Mc Inerney R2 kiwikiwihounds.co.nz Adoption Sprint $2400 295m Type:C3 16:48 1 81883 Homebush Cardi J T Mc Inerney 2 11112 Laredo Jewel C Roberts 3 18358 Suck It Up A L Hart 4 11568 Mysterious Lady A H Lee 5 17226 Impressive Sonic J T Mc Inerney 6 13727 Mitcham King J T Mc Inerney 7 55346 Goldstar Yankee R L Evans 8 43828 Ginger Shaw J M Jopson 9 47774 Claws In Rambo Matt Roberts 10 25488 Homebush Glitch J T Mc Inerney R3 Active Electrical Christchurch Dash $2400 295m C3 17:05 1 32333 Culvie Bun A L Hart

C DeFilippi 4 86697 Paige 5 0q Trot To Chevron J Dunn 6 6506 The Fiery Countess A Clark 7 Rakero Warrior 8 Its Indi M Williamson B Orange 9 2 The River Boy 10 785 Lucinda Hest T Williams 11 x8770 With Grace 12 987x2 Circus Circus K Newman R4 TRACKSIDE DINING AT ADDINGTON PACE $12,500 2600m 18:07 1 656x3 Betterthandiva B Butt J Dunn 2 23353 Sports Babe 3 20704 Upsize Me T Williams B Weaver 4 098x2 Rocketman 5 Rebound R Close P Wakelin 6 80069 Dulcinea C Hackett 7 x0626 The Elite Athlete 8 64857 Prettyboycoby R Cameron 9 344x4 Floras Diamond Deal R Houghton R5 AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE $15,000 1980m 18:33 1 22901 R K Finn M Williamson 2 x9925 Missmollygoodgolly L McCormick 3 44026 Maren Franco L O’Reilly J Morrison 4 331x9 Harrison 5 21874 Olive Cook T Williams J Curtin 6 7360 Superstar Legend T Chmiel 7 x1233 Soviet Star 8 86413 Smokin Annie B Orange J Dunn 9 389x0 Where’s Daddy 10 89111 Victor Bravo R Close

11 13666 Sweet Belle S O’Reilly S Thornley 12 13305 Santanna Mach R6 HYDROFLOW HANDICAP TROT $17,500 2600m 19:03 1 0x672 Resolve B Butt L McCormick 2 33141 Maui 3 9414 My Moment’s Now T Williams B Williamson 4 31376 Miss Crazed 5 42571 Tweedledee S Ottley R Holmes 6 51113 Kahress B Hope 7 7576x Enghien R7 LEADING HR & IMMIGRATION MOBILE PACE $12,500 1980m 19:28 1 27x34 Tempo Warrior S Ottley C D Thornley 2 7430 Eastwood Dream 3 Alta Debonair T Williams B Orange 4 2873 Chrislynn 5 x85x0 James Cagney G Smith R May 6 34297 Man United J Morrison 7 23582 Take A Hike 8 78x78 Mamma Mia R8 STEEL & TUBE- HURRICANE MOBILE PACE $17,500 1980m 19:55 1 32539 Franco Hoffman B Orange J Curtin 2 76447 Kruizr 3 x1311 Evangalist B Butt W House 4 46034 Mogul 5 62223 Soundsofcash T Williams J Morrison 6 3x6x4 Copperhead Rose K Newman 7 35121 Smiffy’s Terror 8 42222 Heisenberg J Dunn R Close 9 5846x Terry

R9 DARREN DEFILIPPI MEMORIAL JUNIOR DRIVERS TROT $15,000 2600m 20:24 1 64752 Madeleine Stowe C Hackett T Bambord 2 71014 Make My Sundon 3 63231 La Reina Del Sur C Dalgety M Hill 4 84696 Take After Me 5 70440 King Of Love B Hope S Iremonger 6 15324 Prince Teka 7 231x3 Paris Prince 8 2645x The Bloss S O’Reilly E Barron 9 x9870 Harry Potter 10 28612 Clyde G Thornley K Newman 11 x8543 Majestic Jag 12 76x26 Show Me The Gray K Tomlinson 13 x3515 Royal Pride S Thornley K Bublitz 14 43336 Jimmy Carter 15 q0x00 Lauries Legacy M Hurrell R10 SPECTATORS BAR MOBILE PACE $13,000 1980m 20:54 1 x8770 With Grace Z Butcher 2 43502 Paytons Rock 3 60809 Rock N Diamonds C Dalgety 4 1x403 White Star Orlando B Butt 5 45077 Emmy C D Thornley D White 6 21676 Swagger Man R Close 7 77617 Petrify 8 546x5 Van Shard R May J Dunn 9 17 A Classical Act 10 60222 The Coalman S Ottley J Curtin 11 4197x Gana 12 97x74 Obsession T Williams 13 1x903 Major Gnp B Orange

R11 FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MOBILE PACE $13,000 1980m 21:19 1 80807 Honour Scroll G Thornley S Thornley 2 54582 It’s Me 3 34040 Changearound B Butt 4 x5684 Ultimate Bird 5 8x145 Tommysonaroll R Close B Orange 6 64006 Franco Stefan C Dalgety 7 87532 Mitsi Gaynor 8 2495 Judgement Bay L O’Reilly 9 86617 Tasman Tempest 10 32935 Best Trio J Morrison 11 46430 The Cobbler

3 61251 Opawa Barns L J Waretini 4 46621 Mitcham Magic J T Mc Inerney 5 55461 Peggy Lu A L Hart 6 14388 Fairly Able J & D Fahey 7 53335 Goldstar Nolan R L Evans 8 12213 Alternate Shot A L Hart 9 65148 Young Romeo R P Breen 10 70815 Romeo J T Mc Inerney R9 Kolorful Kanvas Dash $3600 295m Type:C5 19:18 1 51363 Barbara’s Angel J T Mc Inerney 2 73334 Goldstar Portia R L Evans 3 81212 Amuri Jet J T Mc Inerney 4 51385 Rose Thorn R P Breen 5 77812 Pitch Mark A L Hart 6 12144 Clark’s A Lark A H Lee 7 41138 Epic Rooster J M Jopson 8 14222 Anna Jem A L Hart 9 65148 Young Romeo R P Breen 10 70815 Romeo J T Mc Inerney R10 Selwyn-Rakaia Vet Services Stakes $5,500 520m Type:C4/5 19:37 1 11211 Talbingo Bale C Roberts 2 24265 Bahati Bale C Roberts 3 12342 Charlotte Lu A L Hart 4 22342 Epic Cruze J M Jopson 5 22113 Opawa Wayne J & D Fahey

6 64363 Naya Bale C Roberts 7 36538 Money Spinner C Roberts 8 11224 Dembe J & D Fahey 9 15526 Goldstar Carlito R L Evans R11 Racing Again Friday 22 July $2,700 295mC4 20:03 1 16746 Goldstar Flora R L Evans 2 11111 Orisha Bale C Roberts 3 55251 Little Kid J M Jopson 4 27862 Diamond Harmony M M Grant 5 23338 Homebush Chloe J T Mc Inerney 6 58225 Goldstar Ange R L Evans 7 74344 Claws In Cobra Matt Roberts 8 53154 Sozin’s Queen J T Mc Inerney 9 36671 Onesie L J Waretini 10 85266 Amuri Luck J T Mc Inerney R12 Rose & Thistle Sprint $2,700 295m Type:C4 20:28 J M Jopson 1 51726 Barber Cubed 2 43678 Opawa Pip L J Waretini 3 x2368 Not So Simple G A Cleeve 4 74214 Miss Adobe Matt Roberts 5 52464 Homebush Monkey J T Mc Inerney 6 42843 Homebush Jethro J T Mc Inerney 7 10762 Goldstar Wynter R L Evans 8 24701 Taieri Taylee R Casey 9 36671 Onesie L J Waretini J T Mc Inerney 10 85266 Amuri Luck

Matt Markham’s Addington Selections Race 1: Navara, Mixed Faith, Ruby Seddon, Nortie Nortie Race 2: Tide And Time, Tiger Taylor, Aint No Angel, Jordy Race 3: The River Boy, Trot To Chevron, Rakero Warrior, Antonov Race 4: Betterthanadiva, Upsize Me, Rebound, Sports Babe Race 5: Soviet Star, Harrison, Maren Franco, Sweet Belle Race 6: Kahress, Resolve, Maui, Enghien Race 7: Man United, Chrislynn, James Cagney, Tempo Warrior Race 8: Heisenberg, Smiffy’s Terror, Soundsofcash, Copperhead Rose Race 9: Royal Pride, Lauries Legacy, Clyde, Show Me The Gray Race 10: Van Shard, Swagger Man, The Coalman, Obsession Race 11: Best Trio, Misti Gaynor, Tommysonaroll, Franco Stefan BEST BET: Soviet Star (Race 5) VALUE: Best Trio (Race 11)

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 21, 2022

All Blacks issues run far deeper than just with Foster By Matt Markham & Malcolm Hopwood

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The focus might be on the role of head coach Ian Foster, but two of Mid Canterbury’s best rugby brains believe that troubles within the All Blacks run much deeper than just the man with his head above the parapet. As the country reacts to a historic series loss to the Irish over the past three weeks, calls have been made to see Foster ousted as coach, many largely in favour of seeing Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson enlisted as the man to lead the side through to the World Cup. But neither Jason Rickard nor Jock Ross believe that will happen – citing more internal issues that need addressed. “I’d be starting by looking at the forward pack,” Rickard, who is a former coach of Mid Canterbury and provincial rugby player, said. “The thing we often forget is that rugby is a rather simple game, us coaches like to make it a little more complicated than it is. “And it so often starts with what’s happening up front, and our forward pack was outplayed by the Irish and it’s a bit of a domino effect from there. “Without good ball, our backs aren’t able to have that extra couple of metres of space, and to a guy like Beauden Barrett, that makes a huge difference.” Rickard stopped short of saying that current forwards coach, John Plumtree, should be the

Ashburton Guardian readers had their say on the situation this week when posed with the question of what needs to happen next in order to get things back on track for the Rugby Championship and onto next year’s World Cup.

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“Credit needs to be given to Northern Hemisphere rugby, they are paying good rugby. There is definitely a lot of work for the ABs and the leadership is the starting point for change.”

Paddy Bradford Jason Rickard. one being sacked from his job, but pointed towards his input into the overall performance of the team. “Getting the set piece right is so critical, but it’s not happening and while it’s Foster with his head above the parapet and in the firing line, I think we need to be looking a little further down the chain and working on the issues there.” Former All Black and Mid Canterbury rugby legend, Jock Ross also homed in what’s happening up front, but admitted that he believes Foster will retain his position through to the World Cup. “The man is trying to do his best, but doesn’t seem to have a contingency plan,” he said. “If the series against Ireland isn’t a wake-up call for him and,

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if things don’t change, then the public will demand that heads will roll,” he said. In support of Foster, Ross said he’s “got the players but there’s something missing,” he said. “The world has caught up with the All Blacks and he has to learn to change direction.” Ross, who was 32 when he was selected to play for the All Blacks, said players in the engine room often play their best rugby when they’re in their 30s. Based on that and from form, he believes both Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick should be retained in the heart of the All Black scrum through to the World Cup, and also went as far as to suggest that Whitelock should take over as captain of the side.

“Whitelock has played exceptionally well in the test series against Ireland,” he said. “Both need more energy injected into them but, if they’re handled properly, stay fit and maintain form, they’ll be part of the team,” he said. Ross said that current captain, Sam Cane was struggling to hold his place in the side as open-side flanker. While disappointed to see the side lose to the Irish, Rickard said the result did have a positive impact. “I think it’s been fantastic for the game of rugby as a whole; we’ve got the New Zealand public back talking about the game and feeling that passion once again that’s been missing,” he said.

Premier takes a break Matt Markham With the final stages of the season looming, Mid Canterbury’s premier netball competitions take a break this week, but there’s been plenty of netball still to whet the appetite from a local perspective. With just three weeks of the normal season remaining in all three grades of Premier netball on a Thursday night, the competition sits out this week for the school holidays before resuming with big clashes across next Thursday night. While there’s no local matches to get excited about, the Mid Canterbury Under 18 netball side has been plying its trade at the New Zealand Under 18 Netball Championships this week, taking on the might of some of the biggest centres in New Zealand in the process. It’s been tough, but that was what was expected heading into the tournament for the Mid Canterbury girls, who make a return to the competition after not being able to field a team last year and having missed 2020 due to Covid. After a tough opening game loss to the powerful defending champions, Auckland A, Mid Canterbury stepped back onto the court on Monday afternoon to take on Central Lakes to whom they lost 42-11.

Mid Canterbury’s Premier Netball competition takes a break this week.

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Yesterday morning the side was back out on the court for an early clash at 8.45am with Wairarapa and while the scoreline again didn’t favour the girls in green and yellow, the performance was much stronger as they went down 35-13.

The side was back in action late yesterday afternoon, set to take on Wakatipu in a match which will determine which position they’ll fight for overall in the tournament today with their match scheduled for 10.25am.

“The Northern unions have really upped their game and the ABs have lost their aura. It starts from the top, Fozzie is not now and never was a head coach. Sam Cane’s best days were as Richie McCaw’s understudy. Many of the team are not top level athletes and seem to lack heart and passion at times. Where is our mongrel? Kano and Collins. Look at Ireland’s No.6, O’Mahony. New coach, Razor with Schmidt, new captain, Ardie Savea.”

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“I just want a clearly articulated initial series game plan and a plan B. What was the game plan heading into Game 3? If he can answer that, let him be on the plane to South Africa and show me what you’ve got. If not, I’ll send him the one I thought they should have used along with my application for his job.”

Golf courses bear brunt of wild weather Local golf courses have been impacted on by this week’s weather with closures and restricted play across the region. Felled trees, new-look waterways and hazards galore have been discovered on and around the greens and fairways with calls going out for clean-up crews to come along and volunteer some time to get courses back in action ahead of the weekend. Tinwald Golf Course was set to be closed up until today with a number of trees having fallen down on the course, but the incessant wet weather won’t have helped with the clean up process. At the Ashburton Golf Course, it’s been much the same with weather thwarting plans to get out and tidy up. In a public post, the club said that ongoing working bee sessions would be held to clear up debris. They said the course was playable, but with a few new-look hazards along the way. Up in Methven, a decision will be made today as to whether the Methven Golf Course will re-open tomorrow or have to sit and wait through until Saturday before the greens are playable again. Flooding on the outskirts of the township has created a stream of water flowing through at various parts of the course with a major clean-up job required when the water recedes.

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BRADLEY, Valmai Mary (Val) – On July 19, 2022, peacefully at home, Ashburton, aged 84 years. Loved wife of the late Max. Loved Mum of Darral and Nicky, the late Grant, Kaye and Eddie, and Sandy and Greg. Adored Nana and Great-Nana of all her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Messages to the Bradley family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Service for Val will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on THURSDAY July 21, commencing at 2pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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CAIRNS, Beulah Jean (nee Ferguson) – Beulah passed away peacefully as she slept on July 18, 2022, at St Andrew's Home & Hospital, Dunedin. In her 88th year. Beulah was the dearly loved friend and wife of the late Neil for 74 years, and a treasured Mum who will be remembered with much love by daughters Debbie Halls (Sydney), Melissa (Dunedin), Rachel Harris (Dunedin), our late son and brother Shannon; sons-in-law Graham Harris and Brady Halls, and her cherished sister Mavis Pratt. Grandchildren Jett, Indiana, Charlotte, Poppy, Ella, Louis, and great-grandaughter Evie, all have fond memories of a loving Nana. Beulah will be dearly missed by us all. Messages to cairnsbeulah@gmail.com. The service to celebrate Beulah's life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on MONDAY July 25, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. For anyone wishing to view the service online, go to www.patersonsfuneralservic es.co.nz ‘Funeral Notices’ and click on Beulah’s notice for the link.

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DEATHS JAMISON, James Henry Ross (Ross) – Peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 15, 2022, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Marjorie and much loved father of Bryan, Deborah, and Suzanne (Sue) and their families. Our family wish to thank the staff at Charles Upham Hospital for their dedication and care of Ross. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ross Jamison, c/PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Ross's life will take place on SUNDAY, July 31 at 2pm. Please email Deborah for celebration details debjamison@gmail.com

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DEATHS CAMERON Jennifer Anne (formerly Robinson) – 22.06.1947-16.07.2022. Daughter of the late George and Ida Butler. Dearly loved wife of John. Forever loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Sara and Tim (Glenorchy), Mark and Leonie (Ashburton), and Aaron (Peel Forest). A very special Nana and Great Nana. Simply the most beautiful sister and sister-inlaw to Ted and Sheryll (Waimate) and Margi and the late Russell (Dunedin) Sadly after a 6 month long and courageous battle in Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, in her 75th year. Your fight has come to an end. You can now fly high with the angels lovely lady. Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. ”God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you and whispered "come with me". Messages to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Jennifer’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on FRIDAY July 22, commencing at 1pm, followed by interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road, Ashburton.

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BLAIR Elizabeth May (Betty) – On July 18, 2022, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 93 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Blair. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Douglas, the late Alan, and Margaret, and the late Maurice, and Jannet. Treasured ‘Aunt’ of the late Susan, Elizabeth and Mark, John and Vicki, Joanna and Hamish, and a much loved great aunt and great-great aunt. Special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway and the staff at Rosebank for their loving care of Betty. Messages to the Blair family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at the Lagmhor Church, Jacksons Road, Westerfield on SATURDAY July 23, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

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Tides, Sun and Moon Thursday

Friday

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 8.6 7.8 4.5 5.4 2.8 – 0.2 4.0 105.8 113.2 SW 31 S 30 11:52am 2:01pm 0.6 – 83.4 – Tide data sourced from MetOcean Solutions

Saturday

Ashburton H 10:15am 10:42pm 11:10am 11:37pm 12:04pm Mouth L 3:58am 4:23pm 4:55am 5:24pm 5:48am 6:20pm Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

H 10:05am L 3:51am H 9:59am L 3:42am

Wind at 2000m: S 50 km/h gradually easing. Freezing level: Rising to 1000m.

Ashburton Airport 7.8 3.9 2.6 2.0 92.2 SW 33 2:47pm 0.0 78.3

8 MIN -2

10:30pm 4:18pm 10:26pm 4:07pm

10:59am 11:24pm 4:44am 5:16pm 10:54am 11:21pm 4:39am 5:08pm

11:54am 5:36am 6:12pm 11:48am 5:32am 6:04pm

7:57am 5:23pm 7:56am 5:24pm 7:55am 5:25pm 12:56am 12:01pm 2:03am 12:23pm 3:09am 12:49pm

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FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sports wrap

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 21, 2022

calling time on a week of sport

Much is being said and written about the current state of play in the All Blacks. We spoke to two of Mid Canterbury’s best rugby minds to get their thoughts on the situation, and what they think needs to be done to turn their form around after a historic series loss to the Irish this month. FULL STORY: P17

Netball takes a break

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Club news

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Racing action

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