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BENTLEY CASE

Reward in no way a final step Matt Markham There’s no intention of stopping the fight to bring the murderer of Kirsty Bentley to justice.

After it was announced this week that a $100,000 reward would be offered for information that leads to a conviction in the case that has remained unsolved for almost 24 years, the man in charge of the investigation told the Ashburton Guardian that it was in no way a final plea from police.

Detective inspector Greg Murton, who took over the case in 2014, said that despite the time that’s lapsed and a lack of solid information on who might have killed the Ashburton teenager in 1998 that his team and the police were determined to get answers.

“After more than 20 years, police remain focused on finding out what happened to Kirsty,” he said.

“Everyone involved in this case

since 1998 has been committed to the same goal – holding the person, or people responsible to account.

“We will remain open to all possibilities and objectively consider any new information that comes to light.”

Following the announcement of the reward on Monday, the phones have been ringing with people wanting to share information. Murton said that more than 20 pieces of information had come in from the public overnight to Tuesday alone.

In the wake of public interest since the case was once again put under the spotlight, Murton has also gone on record and said he believes that police may have already spoken to the person, or persons responsible for Kirsty’s murder, with between 30 to 40 prime persons of interest interviewed in the initial investigation.

When asked about the need to bring forward another reward to try and help solve the case, Murton said that the answers required necessitates using all options available.

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Everyone involved in this case since 1998 has been committed to the same goal – holding the person, or people responsible to account.

Detective inspector Greg Murton explore all options and avenues to resolve a crime. As such, a reward may be offered in certain situations to encourage the public to supply material informa-

tion leading to the conviction of an offender or offenders.

“The gravity and seriousness of this matter warrants the offer of a reward,” he added.

Anyone with information was asked to contact police via 105 and reference Operation Kirsty, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Rain, rain, and more rain Daniel Alvey The Canterbury district was hit with its third bout of heavy rain in just as many weeks, leaving the district saturated.

The cumulative rainfall made it one of the wettest Julys on record for the region. Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury president David Acland said he had recorded 240mm of rain for July at his Mt Somers farm, compared to last year’s 90mm.

Ashburton farmer Chris Allen, whose farm borders the Ashburton River, said they got lucky this time, but some long term solutions are needed to make sure there are measures in place to ensure the river is as safe as it can be.

“The river is very vulnerable at

A Ford Falcon found itself parked in the front yard of The Suites motel on Tuesday evening, after the driver lost control on the flooded road. PHOTO DANIEL ALVEY

the moment. There are three repairs that ECan has done up above us, and one is pretty marginal.

Floodwaters are believed to be the cause of a car ending up in the front yard of The Suites motels on Racecourse Road on Tuesday night, with a Ford Falcon coming through a hedge and colliding with a parked car.

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Mt Hutt is now well topped up with snow with the latest storm bringing a further 20cm of snow.

Yesterday the weather cleared to reveal good skiing conditions.

Ski area manager James McKenzie said the snow base is very strong, and has survived the rainfall.

Two animals die in caravan fire

Two animals died in a caravan fire on Tuesday morning. The fire destroyed one of the caravans parked at the Tinwald Domain, and damaged others. Thanks to brave bystanders they were able to stop the fire spreading by hosing it down until fire crews from Ashburton arrived. The caravan was left completely gutted by the fire.

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Masks ‘strongly recommended’

and that changes again.”

Mount Hutt College principal, Jack Saxon, said the recent second wave saw 25 per cent of the college’s teaching staff test positive for Covid either over the last three days of term 2 or early in the holidays, and there was a similar spike in cases among students.

He said they have started the new term with 99 per cent of staff back on board, and continue to enforce mask wearing as per the Government recommendations.

“The only students not in masks in assembly [on Monday] were those with exemptions, a clear indicator that our community is on board with the move,” Saxon said.

The Government is providing 10 million child masks for Terms 3 and 4 and continues to make adult-sized masks available to schools for staff and older students.

The Ministry of Education also stated it will advise whether it may be necessary to extend the mask policy beyond the first four weeks of Term 3.

Jonathan Leask Masks in schools have gone from optional to “strongly recommended”, but the Government has stopped short of making them compulsory.

For most schools in Mid Canterbury, principals are saying nothing has changed.

The Government issued the recommendation to schools to enforce mask-wearing for the first four weeks of Term 3, but hasn’t made it compulsory, instead leaving it to individual schools to decide.

Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association spokesman and Ashburton Intermediate principal, Brent Gray, said that was already the case.

“Individual schools will have their own procedures around this, which is what the Ministry of Education are expecting.

“Ultimately it’s up to each school to do what they see is fit for their community and needs at the time.”

Gray said at the intermediate it was the status quo from how they operated last term.

“We have put it to parents and students that mask wearing is

Ashburton Intermediate student Kinsey Storey in class and masked up. recommended and have provided classes with masks for those who need them. This does not differ from Term 2,” Gray said.

The main issues driving the

mask use is protecting the work force, he said, with schools forced to close or have year groups stay home due to staffing shortages last term.

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Gray said the intermediate was coping, for now.

“We are managing at the moment, but really it only takes a couple of staff members to be ill,

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And that’s a wrap . . .

Jonathan Leask Damage to the temporary protective seal around Ashburton’s $56.7 million library and civic centre project isn’t expected to add further delay to the already under time-pressure project.

The protective wrap that was severely damaged in the recent wild weather is being restored and construction resumed, and Ashburton District Council chief executive, Hamish Riach, said the project remains on track for a mid-2023 completion.

The council is well aware of the pressure on the project’s $56.7m

budget, which includes $20m from the Government’s ‘shovel ready’ project funding, after its delivery date had to be pushed back from the end of this year into 2023 due to supply chain issues.

The May 2021 floods had initially contributed to delays and the recent bouts of wild weather are the latest disruption.

The temporary plastic wrap didn’t stand up to the ferocious 150kph winds that whipped through the district last week, but Riach said it was only a minor inconvenience.

“Immediate work has been undertaken by the contractor to get the building weather tight to allow critical activities to continue,” Riach said.

“There will be ongoing work over the next week to secure non-critical elevations of the building.

“This is to provide a dry internal environment for contractors and additional protection for future works.”

He said the plastic wrap has been in place as temporary weather protection until the facade is installed and while it had previously been effective it was unable to contend with the extreme gusts.

“The plastic has been deliberately cut to reduce wind resistance and prevent damage to scaffolding.”

Riach said preliminary inspections of the building and scaffolding had been undertaken and remediated where required to ensure the building remains safe for access and construction activity.

“There was some damage to an onsite materials storage tent, which is set to be rectified this week, subject to shrink-wrap

The wind-ravaged remains of the protective plastic wrap around the library and civic centre.

PHOTO JONATHAN LEASK contractor availability.”

Riach said the primary waterproof membrane layer of the roof has been installed and it was unaffected by the winds.

“Flapping material observed was temporary weather protection. This has been removed and reinstated to ensure all critical elements of the building remain protected,” Riach said.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 28, 2022

Matching passion, purpose Malcolm Hopwood The legacy of Covid has highlighted the importance of volunteering.

The CEO of Volunteering New Zealand, Michelle Kitney, spent part of two days in Ashburton this week, emphasising how volunteering contributed to supporting the local community during the pandemic.

Together with local manager, Dellwyn Moylan, she referred to Hakatere Marae delivering 1500 meals over a three to four week period to those shut in because of Covid, people dropping off groceries, others picking up rubbish or helping farmers in distress or connecting with friends and neighbours.

She said the work of volunteers is often invisible yet there are 100 member organisations that belong to Volunteering NZ, each representing 50 to 100 community groups.

In all, she estimates there are 200,000 volunteers in this country.

They are the tip of the iceberg.

Nearly half the population of New Zealand give their time voluntary to organisations and groups in the community she said.

“People don’t often see what volunteers do. These are people who contribute to the community without payment or the ex-

SHORT & SHARP

Former mayor passes

A man who devoted 18 years of his life to leading both the Ashburton Borough Council and then the Ashburton District Council, has died in his 90th year.

Geoff Geering was the longest serving mayor in Ashburton local government history. He became borough council mayor from 1977 until local government amalgamation in 1989. He was then voted the first Ashburton District Council mayor from that year until 1995. The previous longest years in office were served by Robert Galbraith from 1915 to 1930. Geoff Geering was awarded the QSM for services to local government and the community. His funeral was held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church yesterday.

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CEO of Volunteering NZ, Michelle Kitney (left), spent time with local manager, Dellwyn Moylan, and volunteer groups in Ashburton this week. pectation of it,” Kitney said. “The power of volunteering often isn’t considered, yet it shapes our future. It’s overlooked and needs to be celebrated.”

Kitney has been the CEO for three years and her visit to Ashburton is her third. Yesterday she celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Ashburton centre, and then travelled to Timaru to cele-

brate its 15th anniversary.

The previous evening she talked to managers of 13 different organisations about changes to volunteering and about how they build wellbeing and resilience in a community.

She said volunteering matches passion with purpose and every time someone steps up to make a change, they are “helping to cre-

ate the New Zealand they want to live in”.

Kitney said the future for Volunteering NZ is “to ensure what we deliver is as accessible and supportive for as greater a number of organisations as we can.”

Mid Canterbury manager, Dellwyn Moylan, based at Community House, welcomes organisations that want to join Volunteering NZ.

Health officials are warning people to steer clear of waterways in the Canterbury region while flood waters subside. Dr Matthew Reid, Canterbury medical officer of health, said the recent heavy rain has resulted in added pressure on sewerage systems, and overflows into many waterways. “Flood waters may have been contaminated with sewage and the most important thing to remember when cleaning up is to practise basic hand hygiene,” Dr Reid says.

“In general people should avoid rivers and beaches for at least two days after any significant rainfall event.” The warnings are in place for at least two days.

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Left – The Fairy King and Fairy Queen played by Max Nicol and Zoe Ritchie are set to rule the sprites in the magical world of the forest.

Right – Puck, played by Charlotte Livingstone catches a moment with the show’s furry star, Freddy.

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Shakespeare goes steampunk Malcolm Hopwood Shakespeare has been adapted, acted and designed in many different ways over the centuries, but Ashburton College is plunging it into Victorian steampunk.

Because of Covid, the college hasn’t been able to mount a large scale production for two years, but this year it’s chosen to refresh the greatest playwright of all time with a totally unique adaptation.

Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s

Dream has been shortened, translated in modern English and set in the Victorian steampunk age of control, restrictions and morality.

“Our courtly world on stage is totally white, restrictive and tied up in its own judgemental laws, dominated by a huge clock which keeps everyone in line,” said director of performance and head of drama, Claire Bubb.

In contrast when the people of the court pass through the forest, they are changed by an alternative view of life which allows the possibility of personal choice, she said.

While Ashburton College has written its own version, Shakespeare’s comedy is the same. When Hermia disobeys her father to marry the man of her choice, the cou-

ple run away to the magical forest so they can be together. There they encounter king and queen, Oberon and Titania.

Bubb is delighted the production, which runs from August 11 to 13 in the Ashburton College auditorium, is being presented.

“It’s so important in the life of a college that the performing arts are focused on and celebrated as they’re such a vital part of the fabric of everyday lives,” she said.

“Students grow and change when they are touched by the camaraderie and expressive nature of theatre, providing an experience and memory which will last long past their school years.”

Bubb has defended the modern adaptation.

“It provides accessibility for young stu-

dents without destroying its traditional impact,” she said. “It’s a ridiculous and crazy story line, yet we still capture the humour.”

About 50 Year 9 to 13 students, aged between 13 and 18, are in the production.

“It’s a pleasure to see them able to express the creativity and grow, develop and enjoy themselves,” she said.

Her production team includes Candy Clark, as costumer designer, Cherie Livingstone, set designer, and choreographers, Anna Raukawa and Madi Wilson.

“We also have a large team of students and staff within college who are supporting the cast in terms of set, props and costume construction, backstage and in a technical theatre sense,” she added.

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Check out these great images of Ashburton's first Glow in the Park event!

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Nearly 10,000 people visited Tinwald Domain over the course of three evenings to view the lighting spectacular, with 5,000 people attending on Saturday night alone.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Steve Fabish, Group Manager Community Services

Celebrating people power Last weekend’s Glow in the Park celebration was a thank you from EA Networks to the community to mark their centenary - 100 years of providing power in Mid Canterbury.

Just under 10,000 people attended the event at the Tinwald Domain and Plains Vintage Railway precinct.

A steady stream of visitors came through across three nights, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Saturday was the biggest night, hosting over 5,000 people.

A hot air balloon from Adventure Balloons proved to be a hit with attendees as were the food trucks.

Each pathway was lit by children and their glowing painted faces, glow

sticks, lights and toy swords wrapped in candy floss. Installations featured coloured, moving, neon and flashing lights, with audio effects that brought displays to life.

It was great to see groups and families across ages, cultures and abilities experience something special together this winter. Glow in the Park was a free event, and it seemed to bring the community together again, after what has been a challenging past few years with the ongoing pandemic and extreme weather.

It was a pleasure to also highlight the attributes of the Tinwald Domain and Plains Vintage Railway precinct, which people discovered either for the first time or in a whole new light.

FINAL DAYS FOR DOG REGISTRATION

We have received an overwhelmingly positive response to the event. We’re currently gathering our thoughts as to how we might provide an event like this again in the future.

Don't get caught out by fines! It's the final days to make sure your pooch has their new registration tag. All dogs over the age of three months must be registered by 31 July.

Visit the council offices or ashburtondc.govt.nz/dogs

Thank you to the many organisations that also provided support including: The Plains Vintage Railway & Historical Museum, Mid Canterbury Children’s Day Committee, Ashburton Fire Museum, Tinwald Reserve Board and local Lions and Rotary clubs.

KEEPING STOCKWATER RACES CLEAR

One way we can help reduce the risk of flooding due to blocked culverts over the winter months is ensuring stockwater races are clear of rubbish and debris. If you have a stockwater race on your property, please check that items such as plastic wrapping, dead branches, wood and plastic containers are cleared away and can't be washed into the waterway.

Community events take many hours and a lot of people working together, so I’d like to thank our sponsors, volunteers and staff who worked to make this special event happen.

Are you flood ready?

As we've seen recently, flooding is Canterbury's most common hazard. Our large braided alpine rivers flow across the Canterbury Plains and can flood during northwesterly rainstorms, often when it is warm and sunny on the Plains.

We also have many smaller rivers which can flood during southerly or easterly rainstorms. Flooding is also possible in low-lying coastal areas during storm surges or big seas. Floods can be dangerous if water is deep or travelling fast, if it's risen very quickly, or if it's carrying debris like trees, gravel or building materials.

The impacts of flooding can include

Three things you can do now to prepare for a flood are:

1. Find out from the Ashburton District

If you notice an issue that needs attention, please report it to Council on 03 307 7700.

2. Make a plan for where you will go

and what you will need to take to evacuate, including what you will do with pets and livestock.

Council website ashburtondc. govt.nz or Environment Canterbury 3. Take measures to reduce potential website ecan.govt.nz if you are in a flood damage and make sure your flood hazard area and how you will be insurance policy covers your property told if you need to evacuate. and contents for flood damage.

blocked roads, loss of communication, disruption to water services and damage to your home or workplace. All of these, we've unfortunately experienced in the Ashburton District within the last 12 months.

For more information about how to prepare for this or other natural disasters

visit the Civil Defence Emergency Management Canterbury website cdemcanterbury.govt.nz

ASHBURTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Free masks available at Council facilities Free boxes of medical masks are now available at Council facilities as part of a Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora initiative to help slow the spread of Covid and winter illnesses.

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Each family can pick up one box of 50 masks (3-play) or two boxes if their household has six or more people.

The masks are available at: EA Networks Centre, Ashburton Public Library, Ashburton Museum and Art Gallery, Ashburton District Council Administration Building.

There are also masks available at the Ashburton Event Centre, Safer Mid Canterbury and Mt Hutt Memorial Hall / Methven iHub.

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The masks have proved popular with stocks already running low at some sites, however more boxes are on the way.

The Government has recently expanded access to free RATs and masks as part of additional measures to help tackle the second Omicron wave and ease pressure on the health system.

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Bentley case: More than 20 years on and the connection still exists I

t’s hard, even more than 20 years on, to not feel a sense of connection to the cold case of the murder of Ashburton teenager, Kirsty Bentley.

Mid Canterbury has lived with this story since its inception. In no way have we lived in the same manner as which Kirsty’s family and friends have, but we still feel it, because it’s on our own backdoor, in our own community and a member of our Mid Canterbury family.

We walk the same streets Kirsty did, often with her dog, Abby in tow. We too visit the same spots that she was both, last seen, and then, sadly, almost three weeks later discovered.

We take extra notice when the

Matt Markham case is mentioned because it’s home that they’re talking about.

Generations of Mid Cantabrians have come and gone in the 24 years since Kirsty’s story first broke, but any mention of the case brings memories flooding back for those who still remain.

These days, the story flitters in and out like the wind. Brought to prominence by a new piece of information, a new claim or, in this week’s instance, the offer of a new

reward for information by police.

People are talking about it once again. The theories and beliefs from those who were here at the centre of it all again resurface and once more the young girl from Ashburton, who almost everyone in New Zealand came to know, is back in the forefront of our minds.

It’s sad that it could take the offer of financial gain for someone to finally come forward and give the police the final pieces of the puzzle that they’re looking for in order to solve the mystery surrounding Kirsty’s death.

But then again, if that’s what it takes to bring closure to her friends, family and the Ashburton District, then it’s money well spent.

Detective inspector Greg Murton is right when he says that someone out there knows what happened. Be it through their direct involvement, or indirectly.

Someone knows something.

Sure, we’ve heard those words before, and chances are that we will hear them again, perhaps not in this case – but definitely in others.

More than two dozen phone calls were received within the first 24 hours of the reward being announced earlier this week. It will bring forth renewed spirit for Murton and his team, knowing that each phone call that comes in could be the one they’re waiting for – that vital piece of information that’s been missing.

You can’t say that there is light at the end of the tunnel just yet.

But it’s comforting in some ways to know that despite all the time that has gone by and all the deadends that have been reached in the pursuit of justice, that there’s still effort being put in to make that happen.

After nearly a quarter of a decade of searching, investigating and wondering, it would be easy to close the file and just walk away.

But Kirsty doesn’t deserve that.

The final chapter in her story needs to be told and all we can do is hope that it ends with someone being held accountable for taking a beautiful life away from someone so young and undeserving.

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03 307 9176 Tinwald 83B Tarbottons Road

Tinwald 96 Grove Street

Tinwald 18 Melcombe Street

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Allenton 7 Reid Crescent

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Comfortable and new

Smart choice for easy living

Character & charm

Vendors have purchased- Action required!

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.

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 popular neighbourhood and the enduring beauty of character are just some of the alluring features on offer at this four-bedroom bungalow which will captivate the hearts of families looking for a home they can grow into.

The open plan kitchen, dining and living area is generously proportioned, and has direct outdoor access to a private and sunny patio area perfect for alfresco entertaining.

For Sale Buyers $780,000+ View Sat 30 Jul 9.30 - 10.00am Web pb.co.nz/AU95833

For Sale Buyers $480,000+ View Sat 30 Jul 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU105466

Deadline Sale closes 4.00pm Tue 2 Aug 2022 View Sat 30 Jul 10.15 - 10.45am Web pb.co.nz/AU104290

For Sale $585,000 View Sat 30 Jul 10.45 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AU102530

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Ashburton 91 William Street

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Allenton 116A Creek Road

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Ashburton 22 Hakatere Drive Open Home

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Neat and tidy

Central Living and Spacious

Secluded and sunny

The hard work's done

This property has great attributes. Solid red brick home with wooden joinery. Three bedrooms with wardrobes and servicing these an updated bathroom with shower, bath and vanity. The main living area is sunny and spacious and is open with the kitchen which has also been updated.

The separate roomy laundry also incorporates the toilet. Well insulated in the ceiling and underfloor.

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.

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 $468,000+ View Sat 30 Jul 11.00 - 11.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU103831

Deadline Sale closes 2.00pm Wed 27 Jul 2022 View Sat 30 Jul 11.15 - 11.45am Web pb.co.nz/AU104778

For Sale Buyers $649,000+ View Sat 30 Jul 11.30 - 12.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AU105088

Deadline Sale closes 2.00pm Tue 2 Aug 2022 View Sat 30 Jul 12.15 - 12.45pm Web pb.co.nz/AU105594

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As good as new

The property ladder awaits

Potential plus-first home-investment

Alpenhorn Chalet - home + income options

This beautiful character home has basically been rebuilt from the ground up including new piles, flooring, Linea cladding, double glazing, new insulation in the ceiling, walls and underfloor, vapour barrier and a new roof. Three double sized bedrooms with awesome storage are serviced by a generous sized bathroom with bath, shower, vanity, toilet and two heated towel rails.

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.

A character home with good bones that will appeal as the perfect first home or renovation project. Immense potential, located in the heart of Rakaia township, a few minutes walk from all amenities including Primary School. Situated on a large 1014 sqm section with potential for future subdivision. Built in the 1920's with new roof/spouting (2012) and structurally sound.

Looking for a home, home + income or both in one of Canterbury's fastest growing tourism hotspots then this property maybe the one for you!

The original 1920's villa has been extended into a functional and character lodge that can sleep up to 14 guests. There are a total of five bedrooms downstairs serviced by 3 bathrooms (one of which has wheelchair access).

For Sale Buyers $639,000+ View Sat 30 Jul 12.15 - 12.45pm Web pb.co.nz/AU106265

For Sale Buyers $535,000+ View Sat 30 Jul 1.00 - 1.30pm Web pb.co.nz/AU104614

For Sale Buyers $389,000+ View Sat 30 Jul 10.30 - 11.00am Web pb.co.nz/AL106308

Deadline Sale closes 12.00pm Thu 25 Aug 2022 View Sat 30 Jul 11.30 - 12.15pm Web pb.co.nz/AL104746

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

With proprietary seed contracts in place for both grain and pasture seeds, dairy support history and good quality improvements this farm stands out as "opportunity plus" in a keenly sought after location.

Maybe a once in a lifetime opportunity in a tightly held area.

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz

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Tender closes 3.00pm, Mon 22nd Aug, 2022 (unless sold prior), Property Brokers Ashburton View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AR102293

Kirsty Clay 027 308 7557

Mel Perriton 022 175 0780

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Chris Murdoch 027 434 2545

Karen McRae 027 436 4146

Greg Jopson 027 447 4382

Leah Harrison 027 737 2489

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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

Proud to be here

Storm clean-up W

hat a couple of weeks it has been with the wild and wet weather!

Now is the time to book your tradies in to help with the clean-up.

With fallen trees, over-flowing gutters and fences being blown over not only is it essential to get this damage fixed, but here are some handy hints to prevent further damage: GUTTERS – Keeping your gutters on your home clear of debris, this will help prevent overflowing water and potential damage to your spouting.

Cleaning out should be done a couple of times a year and it is also a good chance to check any damage and the support brackets.

FENCING – Check that any boards and palings aren’t split or rotten as this can cause weakness and increases the possibility of your fence being blown over.

Make sure the uprights, either wood or metal are well secured.

Replace any bent or rusted nails and bolts. Regular upkeep to the paint or stain will increase the longevity of the materials.

Storms end up depositing all sorts of rubbish over a property and for safety’s sake it pays to clear away any debris as soon as possible.

OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND TRAMPOLINES: See if you can place your outdoor furniture in your garage or shed.

If you don’t have the space invest in some quality strops to tie them down securely.

The safety nets on the trampoline should be taken off and the trampoline laid on its side or upside down and secured to a fence or washing line with strops.

Sail shades and umbrellas should be taken down and stored until the summer.

TREES: Fallen branches and trees can cause major damage so keeping them trimmed of loose branches and keep an eye on the health of the tree. Any dead or dying trees should be removed as they no longer have a secure root system to keep them in place.

INSURANCE: Most home insurance policies will cover damage to property, vehicles and belongings. Be sure to check your policy before the next storm. Most importantly keep up-todate with any warnings and stay safe.

TALK TO OUR TEAM FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE ON THE RIGHT SHED FOR YOU. WE CAN SUPPLY KITSETS OR HELP YOU DESIGN AND BUILD TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

Trees take a hammering in storms and if any trees are sick or dead they create a greater danger as their root structure has more likely been weakened, making them more vulnerable to toppling.

Urban and Rural Fencing, Over 20 years experience

Call Martin Hyde 027 6026 111

www.midcanterburyfencing.co.nz

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60 Cross Street, ALLENTON

Enough room for everyone and a fabulous location.

Modern kitchen with a new plumbed in fridge.

Great family size lounge with log burner.

Three double bedrooms, master bedroom has en suite.

An office currently being used as a single bedroom, two bathrooms, three toilets and a rumpus room as an extra living area.

This family home has an inground swimming pool with barbecue area, the pool is well maintained by the vendors. Single car garage.

The family have loved this home not only for the size but also the location.

Close to Allenton schools and shops.

Come view and see for yourself.

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Offers Over: $675,000 Web ID AUW3374655 View: Sunday, 12.15pm - 12.45pm

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One Not To Miss!

206 Walnut Avenue, ALLENTON

22 Millichamp Street, TINWALD

Deadline Sale: Closing 4pm Wednesday, August 10 Web ID AUE3370881 (unless sold prior) Viewing: Saturday, 10.45am - 11.15am

By Negotiation Web ID AUT3356786 Viewing: Saturday, 10.45am - 11.15am Sunday, 1pm - 1.30pm

This solid brick 1970s home is one to view. Two bedroom stand-alone home with internal access single car garage and off-street parking. Situated for morning and afternoon sun, kitchen has plenty of storage, good size separate lounge heated with a heat pump and two double bedrooms with ample storage. A separate laundry and easy care gardens.

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

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First Home or Investment

An Opportunity Not to Miss!

24 Nixon Street, TINWALD

24A Nixon Street, TINWALD

5 Carters Terrace, TINWALD

51 Farm Road, ALLENTON

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

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

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

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.

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One Not To Miss 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.

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

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Grand Opportunity

Allenton Location

Investment or Make it Your Own

9 Catherwood Avenue, ALLENTON

55 Tucker Street, ALLENTON

21 Beach Road, HAMPSTEAD

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.

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

View to see all the wonderful features!

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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Lifestyle – Ready To Go

Worth the Wait

Where Town Meets Country

75 Taits Road, ASHBURTON

123 Albert Street, NETHERBY

Lots 1 & 2, 48 Murdochs Road, ASHBURTON

Price: $320,000

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

Price: Lot 1-offers over $310,000, Lot 2-offers over Web ID ALE3379183 & ALE3379217 $285,000 View: Saturday, 10.30am – 11am

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!

Web ID ALE3362631

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.

Two subdivided fenced sections, Lot 1 approx.

4025m2 and Lot 2 approx. 4273m2 in a popular sheltered setting with country outlook. Town water, power and fibre supplied to each section.

Front section with own well and plantings on two boundaries. Lot 1 access off Murdochs Road, Lot 2 with driveway formed.

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Lifestyle Living Close to Town 73 Northpark Road, ASHBURTON

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 28, 2022

What’s on Where

Do you have an event for Play Planner?

Email us with all the details to

whatson@theguardian.co.nz.

whatson@theguardian.co.nz

Every day

tea, every fourth Wednesday of the month.

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

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

Ashburton Aviation Musuem 1-3pm, Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

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.

Weekdays

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

Ashburton Aviation Museum 1-3pm. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

Mondays

Age Concern Ashburton Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am.

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

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.

St Stephen’s Anglican Church Seniors Coffee Club, 2nd and 4th of the month at 10.30am, St Stephen’s Parish Centre, Park Street.

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

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

Monthly

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

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

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

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.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club Social play from 1.30pm at 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport from 10am - 3pm.

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

Seventh-Day Adventist Church • 10am, Weekly worship & Bible Study.

• 11am, Sabbath singing & Sermon.

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

Vintage Car Club 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 Combined Service with Hakatere Parish Thomson Street. No service at St Andrew’s this morning.

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.

Park Street Line Dancers 9.30am - 11am at St Stephen’s Parish Centre.

Hakatere Presbyterian Parish Morning Worship at 10a, Rev. Johanna Warren.

Mid Canterbury Badminton Club.

9.30am-11am at the EA Networks Sports Centre.

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

Ashburton Ladies Friendship Club 9.45am, Sinclair Centre. Speeches, morning

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

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

Age Concern Ashburton Ladies exercise class at 9.30am at Ashburton Seniors Centre at 206 Cameron Street.

Wednesdays

Last Sun of every month

Third Monday of every month

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club Competition and social play, all welcome from 1pm at 115 Racecourse Road.

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

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

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

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

MSA indoor bowls At MSA 7pm start. New members welcome

Second and fourth Friday of every month

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

Tuesdays

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

First Sunday of every month

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

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.

Fridays

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

Ashburton Justice of the Peace JP available for all signing services from 12-2pm. No appointment necessary. No fee.

Community House. 44 Cass Street.

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

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

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

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

Grace Presbyterian Church 10am at 63 Princes Street.

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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.

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.

Every Tuesday and Friday

Waireka Croquet Club Mahjong, 1pm, club rooms, Phillip Street.

Second Fri of every month

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.

In Colour, art and craft club

Methven Market At Methven Resort, from 9am to 1pm.

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 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.

Sunday July 31, 9.3 am. Name of Organisation: St David’s Union Church.

Worship Service led by Rev Henry Mbambo.

Venue: 48 Allens Road, Ashburton.

August events Craft Cluster 10am, Monday, August 1, at the Plains Museum.

Creative Fibre Monday August 15, 9.30pm. Venue: Plains Museum, Tinwald.

Contact Bev Bennett 308-4262.

Saturday August 20, 10am; Weaving Workshop, Ashfords Mill House.

Ashburton Travel Club Mid Winter Meal, at the Hotel Ashburton, Wednesday August 17, 2022. Meet 6pm, Meal 6.30pm.

St David’s Union Church Monday August 1, 6.00am. St David’s Union Church. Women’s Circuit Training. Venue: 48 Allens Road, Ashburton.

Tuesday August 2, 9.30am. St David’s Union Church. Walking Group meets outside church, 48 Allens Road.

Wednesday August 3, 6.00am. St David’s Union Church. Women’s Circuit Training. 48 Allens Road, Ashburton.

Wednesday August 3, 9.30am. St David’s Union Church. Steady As You Go Exercise Group. 48 Allens Road, Ashburton.

Wednesday August 3, 11.30am. St David’s Union Church. Midweek Service, Communion & lunch. 48 Allens Road, Ashburton.

Thursday August 4, 10.00am. St David’s Union Church. Fit Kidz for pre-schoolers and caregivers. 48 Allens Road, Ashburton.

Friday August 5, 6.00am. St David’s Union Church. Women’s Circuit Training 48 Allens Road, Ashburton.

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.

CLUB NEWS 15

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 28, 2022

Ashburton Combined Friendship Club

Our July meeting at Hotel Ashburton had several apologies due to poor weather and Covid concerns.

Our Mid-Winter lunch is Tuesday August 16. Our mini speaker was Mid Canterbury Friendship Area Representative Carl Ruddenklau, who grew up on a Methven farm and farmed himself. He explained that representatives from the Mid and South Canterbury clubs would be gathering in Timaru for a liaison meeting later in July.

Our main speakers were Alistair and Krisztina Hansen from Cromwell, Christian missionaries working with Operation Mobilisation helping disadvantaged groups in Hungary. They work at Tata, about 40 minutes from Budapest, with the Roma (Gypsy) people, a disadvantaged minority in Hungary. The Roma people came from India several centuries ago but are still subject to racism and discrimination. The families are young, and the parents are young when they have children. The Roma people live as a community in one area of Tata, property belongs to everybody. The children are very active with short attention spans and the tall poppy syndrome is rife. They are hard to keep in the school system, so education attainment is low, limiting opportunities outside the Roma Community.

The Hansens and Operation Mobilisation build connections through childrens’ programmes, music, crafts, games, and sports. It is hoped to have a community house close by soon. The war in Ukraine has seen thousands of refugees pouring into Hungary. Human trafficking is a risk for the fleeing refugees. There is a refugee centre in Tata where the city and church work together to provide aid. Jobs are available, but people need to be registered at the Refugee Centre.

Children are able to go to school, but it is difficult as there is often no common language. Working with the children is a good way to build links with refugee families.

Meetings second Tuesday of month, 9.30 am Hotel Ashburton. Visitors welcome.

Phone Joe 0274339018. ashcomboclub@ gmail.com

Ashburton Electronic Organ And Keyboard Club

After playing in on the organ President Michael Kingsbury welcomed a small gathering of members and visitors to our July meeting. He also welcomed our new incoming office bearers and committee.

Thank you to all who braved a very wet and wild evening to support our performers.

The night’s programme was put together

by Colin Crone. First group on was the accordion trio of Robin, Rose and Alison playing together as a group for the first time. We played a waltz, a foxtrot, Snow Waltz and Lace Covered Window with Rose harmonising.

Colin and The Wednesday Pickers from the Christchurch area played many lovely tunes on their ukeleles including a Swedish folk song, an Irish medley, a Cossack tune from Ukraine, Chopsticks, a recorder ensemble and a Spanish number. Included in their program were two duets.

Suzie Early is a very entertaining Boogie Woogie pianist playing 3 brackets including Mona Lisa, Bill Bailey and Elvis tunes from the movie just out. We all end up ex-

hausted!! Great fun to listen to as always.

After the raffles we were entertained by local country music singers Lanae and Bruce Hill. They sang a lovely bracket including a song written by Lanae’s Mum with the music written by themselves.

Thank you for coming to sing to us.

Next on was the Wednesday Pickers again with another group of tunes, all played without music. This time we had a Boogie, The Israeli National Anthem, a couple of waltzes, including the Skaters Waltz by Colin, a great rendition of Chariots of Fire and finishing off with a Brazilian folk song called Samba Ole. Thank you so much for travelling down to entertain us. Nice to see you taking some raffle prizes home too. I enjoyed seeing all your different instruments.

Thank you, Colin, for organising such a lovely, varied evening.

Ashburton Friendship And Entertainment Club

A bit of a slow start on the third, but we got into the swing with the club orchestra Lorraine, Robin, Geordie, Shirley, and Neil. They played an excellent line-up of music from the past. Lorraine usually only plays if she has Geordie for support, so we had a lovely item from the two of them. We have been working on getting a solo out of Lorraine as she can certainly play that piano.

Next up – Neil and Jessie, who as always are good value and very encouraging to other members trying new things. Crossword puzzle sketch champions Graham and Bill were very entertaining. Good one fella.

Shirley did a solo stint on her accordion. A great sound and she played some memorable old songs.

Our guest artists Barry and Glenys Kirwan delivered some beautiful songs and were very well received. Alan Andrews followed with some good old renditions on his keyboard, and he is another great musician.

The Cross St Gang played several songs, and they are great to listen to. They have regular rehearsals and sound cohesive.

We can’t forget the skiffle group. This is anybody and everybody who wants to have a go. Neil and Robyn lead it and ensure the music is for everyone to play. I would like to see more of this.

The 17th afternoon was looking a bit bleak for a while. Ann and I went off to stay with grandchildren for a few days and our program for the concert began to dwindle due to sickness. First, we lost John due to covid contact and then our guest artist was out of action with the flu.

Another muso Bill, who was to join Neil and Jessie also had to pull out.

BUT… we have a great pool of musicians in our club, and they all rallied to ensure we had a full program. Thanks so much to everybody.

After the ever-enjoyable orchestra of Lorraine, Robyn, Neil, and Shirley playing, Lorraine did a solo bracket. Thankyou Lorraine. You know I will be ringing you again now.

Neil and Jessie were up next, and this time Jessie played the ukulele as well.

These two are very talented and have a great sound. There is often a bit of banter as well! Then we had Harold with his ditties, poems, and a wee story. Humour there for sure. Hope you have more in that repertoire because I’ll be asking again.

Robyn put the whole Cross St gang up

Good numbers turned out at the petanque singles this week. and Irene did a few solos during their program. Great to see so many different people playing and all with something different to offer musically.

Last, but not least the skiffle group played.

Everyone looks happy and it seems to remove stress from most of us for a few minutes. Maybe it’s because if someone makes a mistake nobody cares, and we carry on. That’s how it should be.

Once again thanks to Jessie for the afternoon teas, Donalda, and Jim for the raffles.

and try to reel Paddy back into the pack.

The movie night last Sunday was great fun. The Phantom of the Open is a very funny film and well worth a watch. Lots of action shots in there, that we can all relate to. One fault that I did pick up, and maybe it was the director’s artistic licence, but surely the worst golfer in the world should have been left-handed.

Oh well, until next week, good golfing.

Ashburton Golf Club

On Sunday the Club held the Men’s and Women’s Singles, with the largest numbers we have had competing in this competition.

Neville Bensdorp won the Men’s Trophy, runner-up Stephen Fitzgerald, and third was Bruno Falco. In the Women’s section, Lani Taraunu was the victor, with Karen Bensdorp 2nd and Karine Crum in 3rd place. The strength and growth in our Club continues with a few new members joining recently from out of town. They like the fact that we are playing on Saturdays, which gives them a chance for more practice and games.

Numbers are also strong for the Canterbury doubles and singles tournaments that we are hosting in the first weekend of August, with competitors coming from Christchurch, Alexandra, and two clubs in Dunedin. We are pleased to announce that The Warehouse, is sponsoring these two events.

Congratulations must go to Peter and Kate Marriott, two popular members who recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.

We welcome you to join us on Tuesday, Thursday and/or Saturday at 1pm, at 115 Racecourse Road. Equipment and tuition are available.

Please note if a tournament is being held on a Saturday, there will be no social play, but you are most welcome to come and watch.

Another frosty morning did not deter a good crowd turning out for Matt’s Pro Shop Day on Saturday.

The Bisque Par seemed to play into the higher handicap target area. Top score of the day was a great 93 for Brent McCabe playing off a 30 handicap saw him get a +11 for his par round. Top scoring Brent.

Close behind on +9 was Brian Fauth.

Then we had Rob McMillan, Eric Parr and Pat Turton on +5. Hang on, I will just double check that last score. Yep, it was correct Pat scored +5, though counting was never his forte. Well done to all the winners. Thanks to Matt for all your work at our club.

Working Bees were the name of the game last week, with many members putting on their gumboots and safety jandals and getting into the tidy-up. The wind certainly left a good mess, but luckily all the trees that fell were not on fairways or greens, but debris was strewn all over the place. Dave Hewitt and Knocker put in a massive shift last week, and all the club send out their heartfelt thanks for everything they do. We are very blessed.

I believe another call will be going out again this week, because there are still parts of the course that need to be tidied.

If you can spare a couple of hours, pop along when the call comes and offer your services. Thank you all.

This Saturday we have the DCL Cup round 1. This is a three-round combined nett score cup. I think we have two rounds in the next two weeks, then a break for club champs round 5 and DCL round 3 will be on August 20.

The next four weeks are all RMF Silva Cup counters. Get out on the course, score well

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

keeper and others to maintain a full agenda for the evening. Matt delivered an inspirational keynote speech entitled ‘Which path will you take?’ The opening scene was set by a rendition of poet, Robert Frost’s ‘The road not taken.’ Matt then led us through three major phases of his life where he weighed up his future options at each crossroad. The message here was to weigh up the options, make decisions, move on, and not dwell on whether the appropriate choice was made or not.

‘Finding MY way’ was the title of Mike’s speech, where he encouraged listeners to find a trusted mentor who can provide non-judgemental advice when one is needing direction. Both speakers were introduced and evaluated by Adi and Grace, respectively.

The short impromptu speeches section of the programme called table topics was facilitated by Jelle, with a variety of unexpected but humorous talk topics. The entertaining topics ranged from salmon dancing awards to life as a stubby bottle of beer. Ben lead the overall detailed general evaluation of the evenings programme praising the efforts of everyone for an entertaining evening of fun and variety.

We had three new faces in our midst on this evening. Welcome Renee, Nicole and Jan. The next meeting is scheduled for August 3 in the Doris Linton Lounge, Ashburton RSA starting at 7.30 pm. Guests and visitors are most welcome.

Hinds Women’s Institute

Ashburton Toastmasters

Members of the Ashburton Toastmasters braved the adverse weather recently to gather for their regular dose of speaking and communication leadership.

Robert was toastmaster of the day, supported by a team of evaluators, time-

July is our birthday month and we are now in our 92nd year of friendship and service in our community.

To celebrate the occasion members met at the Hotel Ashburton for lunch. Prior to the meal President Valmai welcomed those attending, lead the WI Grace, conducted a bit of business and asked for assistance in catering for the Cup Day luncheon. Helpers for the August Meals on Wheels delivery were also named.

Rosa told us of the recent letter she had received from our UK Link Lady, Joy Blenkinsop. It is good to hear of other WI experiences in these trying times.

Notice was given of the August meeting to be held in the Hinds Community Centre Its to be a “messy” craft afternoon, so bring an apron and a hand towel to wipe the sticky hands!

Valmai produced a lovely coffee birthday cake, complete with lighted candles which were most reluctant to be snuffed out. Our thanks to the Ashburton Hotel staff for serving a delicious meal.

Keep well everyone!

Inner Wheel

On a lovely sunny but cold day the Inner Wheel club met at our Immediate Past President’s home, as our President was overseas for a family wedding.

There was a small amount of business to arrange as we are catering for the Youth Leadership Course on August 5. Baking was offered and accepted, and helpers arranged. At our annual meeting we were without a nominated vice president, the position has now been filled.

Members and one visitor enjoyed a tasty lunch of a variety of soups and some buns.

Members are reminded that subscriptions are due before the end of August.

SPORTS RESULTS ■■ Petanque

Ashburton MSA Petanque

Club Women’s Singles: Winner: Lani Taraunu, Runner up: Karen Bensdorp, Third: Karine Crum, Fourth: Lyn Whinham. Club Men’s Singles: Winner: Neville Bensdorp, Runner-up: Stephen Fitzgerald Third: Bruno Falco, Fourth: Richard Browne.

■■ Shooting

Target Shooting

Ashburton District Rifle Club, 24 July 700 yards at The Butts TR, John Snowden 50.5, 50.8, 100,13, Martin Fleming 49.5, 50.7, 99.12, + 50.4, Allan White 49.5, 50.6, 99.11, John Miller 43.2, 48.2, 91.4, + 50.5, Barry Brown 42, 48.3, 90.3. Brian Hawksby 46.3.

FO, Mike Chui 59.5, 59.2, 118.7, Murray Cook 58.5, 58.3, 116.8, David Smith 58.2, 57.5, 115.7, Phil Nicol 57.2, 53.1, 110.3.

FTR, Mark Alexander 55.2, 57.1, 112.3.

Mt Somers Rifle Club

Peyton Fews 78.1, Olivia Fews 91.1, 83, Noah Gerin 84.1, 83, Tony Marett 85.1, 81, Blake Marett 70, 79, Kaidyn Broomhall 87.1, Blake Broomhall 73, Felix Bruce 88, 84.1, Zoey Reveley 84.1, Nina Reveley 71,

Emily Heaven 70, Jess Heaven 90, Ruben Birt 84, Brent Frame 98.4, 98.6, Stephen Millichamp 84.2, 186.4, 95.4, Dave Millichamp 94.1, 96.4, Tim Greer 97.4, 98.6, Bree Greer 94.5, Kevin Fews 94.2, Hunter Lill 90.2, Jessie Lill 91.2.

Ashburton Rifle Club

Quynn Geddes 94.4, Andie Geddes 89.1, Taylah Geddes 91.4, Angus Geddes 70, Greg Menzies 97.6, 100.6, James Storey 89, 90.2, Abby Calder 91, 96.4, Allan Mitchell 98.5, Garth wright 88.1, Murray Cook 99.7. Bench Rest - Ella Ingold 97.6, 99.5, Archie Maginness 99.8, 99.6.

Mayfield Rifle Club

Lillian Snowden 92.3, Logan Wheeler 83, Hamish Dalzell 94.3, Peter Quigley 72, Brook Wheeler 83, John Snowden 95.4, Martin Fleming 97.7, Andrew Donaldson 93.1

SPORTS DRAWS ■■ Golf

Tinwald Golf Club

Tinwald Women’s golf draw 2nd August - 1st Lloyd Trophy 3rd Foundation Cup, 9 Holes 5th 2J’s Cup. Report 9.30 for meeting and start at 10.00. Starters J. Bruhns C. Carr, Cards D. Bell

Kitchen I. Divers, Roster convenor J. Bruhns, Committee meeting after golf.

■■ Hockey

Mid Canterbury Hockey

August 1 to August 7 Div 1 Women, Monday 1 August 6.15 pm Tinwald v Wakanui Purple (A Bennett, C Watson) 7.30 pm Wakanui Black v Methven (M Baker, TBA).

Div 1 Men Tuesday 2 August 6.15 pm Tinwald v Allenton (M Marshall, S Mealings) 7.30 pm Wakanui Black v Wakanui White (S Muir, N Keenan).

Duty Club: Tinwald Kwik Sticks Wednesday 3 August 4.00 pm Allenton Boys v Tinwald Bonnington Painting Boys Turf a (L Adam), Wakanui Girls Yr 7 v Tinwald Engineering Solutions Girls Turf b (T Ellis), 5.10 pm Methven Black Boys v Wakanui Boys Black Turf a (R Kidd), Allenton/Tinwald Girls v Allenton Girls Turf b (G Oates), 6.20 pm Methven White Boys v Wakanui Boys Blue Turf a (Wakanui Div 2 Men, Hampstead Lowcliffe Div 2 Men), Methven Black Girls v Wakanui Girls Yr 8 Turf b (Tinwald Div 2 Men, Allenton Div 2 Men), Methven White Girls (bye).

SSL Girls Div 1 Wednesday 3 August Nga Puna Wai 1 5.05 pm Marian 1st XI v Ashburton College Girls 1st XI. Duty Club: Tinwald

Kiwi Sticks Friday 5 August 3.45 pm Wakanui Blue Yr 6 v Tinwald Smith & Sons Turf a (R Stevens, K McDonnell), 4.30 pm Methven Yr 5 v Wakanui Black Yr 5 Turf a (TBA, J Muir), Lauriston Yr 5 v Wakanui Blue Yr 5 Turf b (R Stevens, K McDonnell), 5.15 pm Tinwald Mayfield Transport v Allenton Yr 5 Turf a (R Stevens, J Muir), Methven Yr 6 v Tinwald Skip-2-It Turf b (Tinwald Div 2 Women, Wakanui Div 2 Women), Tinwald The Tool Shed (bye).

Div 2 Women Friday 5 August 6.15 pm Tinwald v Wakanui (Tinwald Div 1 Women, Wakanui Div 1 Women Purple), 7.30 pm Hampstead v Methven (Methven Div 1 Women, Wakanui Div 1 Women Black).

Connetics SSP Boys Champs Friday 5 August Draw unknown SSL Boys Div 3 Friday 5 August Draw Unknown Duty Club: Tinwald Mini Sticks Saturday 6 August 10.00 am Allenton Maroon Magic v Methven Turf a (Coaches), Tinwald Black v Wakanui Black Turf b (Coaches), Lauriston v Tinwald Orange Turf c (Coaches), Wakanui v Allenton Gold Sticks Turf d (Coaches), Wakanui Blue (bye).

Snr Men (Canterbury Div 1) Saturday 6 August Mid Canterbury (bye).

Div 2 Men Sunday 7 August 5.00 pm Allenton v Hampstead Lowcliffe (Allenton Div 1 Men, Wakanui Div 1 Men Black), 6.30 pm Tinwald v Wakanui (Tinwald Div 1 Men, Wakanui Div 1 Men White).

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 28, 2022

NZ Cup mooted for return to a handicap race Matt Markham

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here’s a quiet storm brewing away in Christchurch this week, and it’s got nothing to do with the weather.

It’s racing related, and more than just the odd person has their knickers in a twist over it.

Harness Racing New Zealand sprang a surprise over the weekend; that the board had voted on a move to see a number of the sport’s greatest races, including the New Zealand Trotting Cup on the second Tuesday in November, revert to being a handicapped race with back markers for highly performed horses.

The Cup was last a handicap event when Flashing Red won for the second time in 2007. Since then, it’s been a free-for-all with all horses starting off the same mark.

Addington Raceway, despite having a member sitting on the board, were blindsided by the decision, and have upped stumps and marched into the HRNZ offices demanding to know why they weren’t consulted on the matter, imploring the board to reconsider the decision for this year’s event, and for the future.

Harness Racing New Zealand have confirmed the discussion was raised in an effort to try and enhance the product from

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Last year’s New Zealand Trotting Cup winner, Copy That would likely be impacted by a handicap for his title defence this year if a decision by HRNZ goes ahead.

PHOTO SUPPLIED you’ve got the favourite jumping straight to the front.

“I don’t have an issue either way they go, but can see why it is being discussed.”

What hasn’t helped the discussion is a strong input from the other side of the Tasman, with one trainer pushed into saying that if the New Zealand

That part of the discussions around aborting Cup plans if he has to start behind other horses.

No announcements have been formally made into what the final decision will be for this year’s Cup contest, but there’s plenty of interested parties sitting on the fence waiting to see what happens.

Cup was a handicap that his horse wouldn’t even consider coming over for the race in November.

It’s a sentiment echoed by a number of other stables across Australasia, but whether it’s smoke and mirrors or not remains to be seen, with horses like defending champion Copy

NZ Metro harness Today at Addington Raceway

R1 IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE $8,000 1980m 17:02 1 1399x Valynda Cheree Wigg Blair Wilmott 2 90649 Moody River Andrew Fitzgerald 3 98067 Maybe 4 88275 Will He Rock Shannon Manawatu B G White 5 84885 Wolfenstein 6 8060 Mark Dunnett P A Wallace 7 97766 Cab Calloway A N Edge Sheryl Wigg 8 87235 Maximilian 9 42743 Four Starzzz Shiraz C P Negus 10 83221 Tane J J Jo-Ann Buckland-Stevens Ben Laughton 11 33798 Rock’n Kiwi R2 HARNESS RACING UNHINGED ON FACEBOOK MOBILE PACE $12,500 1980m 17:32 1 8077 Honour Scroll J Herbert 2 40408 Changearound Sarah O’Reilly S J Ottley 3 22039 Taliesin 4 35028 Paytons Rock J R Dunn B N Orange 5 x5201 Sharp Lou 6 64302 The Cobbler 7 16762 Swagger Man D J White 8 66175 Tasman Tempest Wilson House J W Cox 9 x2160 Elouisa Dale 10 759 Sister’s Delight G D O’Reilly

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a turnover point of view, with a wider market spread creating more individual turnover on races.

Handicaps have always been a contentious issue in harness racing circles.

They’re the thoroughbred equivalent of using weight, an effort to try and keep races as level-pegged as they possibly can be to ensure everyone is given an equal opportunity to win.

Some believe they’re a fantastic tool, while others tend to view them as an unnecessary penalty for the best horses.

Leading trainer Mark Jones can see both sides of the argument, and has a strong insight into the initial decision to move to a freefor-all for the Cup, as he sat on the committee who pushed for it to happen.

“It was so the best horse on the day won and no-one had excuses,” he said.

“But that was when we had a pool of genuine Cup class horses, and now we don’t.

“A handicap does make the best horse have to be the best horse on the day, and in the past champions have become champions by overcoming handicaps to win big races.”

Jones cited Lyell Creek, arguably the greatest trotter to have raced in the Southern Hemisphere, as an example.

“He was the best I’ve seen, and he won an Inter Dominion off a 40-metre handicap in Melbourne.

“It just creates better racing as most races are boring if

11 37x40 Rosies Terror T S Chmiel R3 TRACKSIDE DINING AT ADDINGTON TROT $12,000 2600m 18:02 1 Mighty Logan John Morrison 2 65062 The Fiery Countess A L Clark C J Defilippi 3 66977 Paige 4 745 A Late Late Pressy P J Wakelin J Smith 5 With Purpose 6 65337 Emily T Williams 7 40035 Cosmic Angel M G Heenan 8 305 Ha’penny Bridge K Hadfield B N Orange 9 9003 Butcher Kate 10 Rakero Warrior G D Smith R4 FAHEY FENCE HIRE MOBILE PACE $15,000 1980m 18:32 1 4x104 Jimmy James Maguire T M Williams 2 80114 Classie Linc J W Cox G D O’Reilly 3 2211x No Terror 4 x8062 Tide And Time K M Cox 5 54133 Barnstormer John Morrison 6 16913 Aint No Angel Brad Williamson B N Orange 7 5x151 Donmaro R5 HYDROFLOW MOBILE TROT $12,500 1980m 19:02 1 34922 Aiguille R D Close

2 90658 Palisade G D O’Reilly 3 67448 Love Is Everywhere Wilson House 4 65x00 Miss Yo B N Orange 5 38800 Brother Love G D Smith 6 5x9x7 Kowhai Sunset 7 910x1 Tyron Arohanui J R Dunn 8 6641x The Peaky Blinder Craig D Thornley 9 29461 Winning Bones M J Williamson 10 31275 Dwindle Star P M Williamson 11 50316 Nortie Nortie 12 58721 The Royal Gamble Sam Thornley 13 10x15 Mixed Faith Brad Williamson 14 2228 Sioux Princess S J Ottley R6 AVON CITY FORD HCAP PACE $15,000 2600m 19:32 1 64477 Kruizr M J Williamson Sam Thornley 2 85701 Shards Fury J W Cox 3 x3622 Katherine 4 73602 Superstar Legend S J Ottley 5 25396 Franco Hoffman Wilson House B N Orange 6 60348 Mogul A J Tomlinson 7 84861 Hazer J R Dunn 8 22222 Heisenberg R D Close 9 846x5 Terry R7 XCM SPORT MOBILE PACE $12,000 1980m 20:03 1 35823 Take A Hike John Morrison

2 5 He’s A Ripper J R Dunn 3 Bettor Reaction T S Chmiel 4 7x Major Icon Sarah O’Reilly 5 44423 Hit The Beach C J Defilippi 6 2333 Bobby Waterhouse K A Butt 7 2 Alta Meteor T M Williams 8 484x South Seas Rock G D O’Reilly 9 More Gooda B N Orange 10 696 Dulcinea P J Wakelin 11 84 Vrilo R D Close M J Williamson 12 38522 Bondi Lustre R8 SPECTATORS BAR HANDICAP TROT $15,000 2600m 20:33 1 98704 Harry Potter S J Ottley P C Nairn 2 x6725 Resolve Sam Thornley 3 231x3 Paris Prince 4 6x265 Show Me The Gray R D Close K G Cameron 5 53247 Prince Teka 6 6x95x Fighting Fire 7 0x000 Lauries Legacy Brad Williamson M J Williamson 8 33360 Jimmy Carter J R Dunn 9 85430 Majestic Jag D D McCormick 10 31414 Maui G D Smith 11 33212 Repeat Pat 12 9x528 Springbank Mason John Morrison

R9 FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MBL PACE $12,500 1980m 21:03 1 695 Swell Time S J Ottley 2 12548 Ruby’s A Delight Sarah O’Reilly J R Dunn 3 6634x Chris Kyle 4 60x49 Simply Delicious B N Orange M J Williamson 5 82730 Boarding Call Brad Williamson 6 29015 R K Finn G D O’Reilly 7 x2157 J R Bromac 8 33059 Santanna Mach Wilson House Sam Thornley 9 0440x Trinity Star 10 0000x Takemybreathaway John Morrison 11 99258 Missmollygoodgolly T Chmiel Matt Markham’s Addington Selections Race 1: Cab Calloway, Maximilian, Maybe, Moody River Race 2: Swagger Man, Sharp Lou, The Cobbler, Rosie’s Terror Race 3: With Purpose, Emily, Rakero Warrior, Mighty Logan Race 4: Donmaro, Classie Linc, Jimmy James Maguire, Barnstormer Race 5: Tyron Arohanui, Sioux Princess, Mixed Faith, Miss Yo Race 6: Heisenberg, Katherine, Terry, Hazer Race 7: Major Icon, Bobby Waterhouse, Alta Meteor, He’s A Ripper Race 8: Resolve, Maui, Prince Teka, Paris Prince Race 9: Chris Kyle, Ruby’s A Delight, Swell Time, J R Bromac BEST BET: Swagger Man (R2) VALUE: Prince Teka (R8)

Riccarton gallops (synthetic) Tomorrow at Riccarton Park Raceway

R1 GN Racing Fest 6-13/8 Mdn $12,000 2200m 12:18 1 7267 Bailador R Mudhoo 58.5 M Taylor 58.5 2 00x00 Lockraar R Beeharry 56.5 3 8244 Gabby Diaz 56.5 4 6x533 Heads Up

56.5 5 0x424 The Bold Lioness 6 57635 Degreeofinnocence K Williams 56.5 56.5 7 x8084 Jacksantens

K Asano 56.5 8 0x646 Sweet Virginia 9 3908 Beauty’s Secret B May 56.5 S Wynne 56.5 10 x0675 Trekolure R2 Stallion Tender Open-Bm65&Jmps NZD $12,000 2200m 12:53 1 4451 All Lit Up M McNab 59 K Asano 58.5 2 41675 Star Vista 57 3 70014 Going Steady C Johnson 57 4 x9140 Platinum Petals B May 57 5 60050 Red Sunday S Toolooa 56.5 6 57157 Youneverknow D Montes de Oca 56 7 57573 Tiffen 8 80586 Hey Soul Sister L Callaway 55.5 54 9 x6546 A Little Vague

54 10 050x7 Road To Reign R3 NZB Insurance Pearl Series Maiden $12,000 1400m 13:32 1 x2525 Diceland

57.5 M McNab 57.5 2 27x42 Page Three M Taylor 57.5 3 43 Peut Respirer 57.5 4 6x3 Tail Lights

R Mudhoo 57.5 5 468 Cora Lee 57.5 6 600x0 Annexception

57.5 7 Kiz S Muniandy R4 Pure Champion@w.Glen Stud Maiden $12,000 1600m 14:08 1 420 Devil In Disguise L Allpress 58.5 K Asano 58.5 2 59535 Anteater S Muniandy 58.5 3 08x27 Peria’s Legacy R Mudhoo 56.5 4 23527 Folktale K Williams 56.5 5 7x672 Amaterasu S Wynne 56.5 6 x5695 Arabia 56.5 7 96347 Nellie Grey

R5 El Doute At Leithfield Bm74 $12,000 1600m 14:44 1 60x62 Bluey’s Chance 59

13 7190 Ophelia Rose 55.5 54 14 620 Take A Risk 54 15 200x0 Medalza 54 16 39690 Justabelle 55 17 74650 Selfie R7 Highly Recommended@berkley Maiden $12,000 1200m 15:53 00x3 Doc Martyn L Allpress 58.5 R6 Jon Snow@Clearview Pk-Bm65 $12,000 1400m 1 58.5 2 38574 Aorangi Assassin 15:18 K Kwo 58.5 3 The Bold Look 1 24440 Stop Yelling

59 4 4696x Marching On Tavi L Callaway 58.5 2 931 The Motivator K Kwo 59 B Murray 58.5 5 08x Raardy Raar C Johnson 58.5 3 52081 Platinum Road 6 320x6 Miss Otis Regrets 56.5 4 71608 Drake Bay L Callaway 57.5 56.5 7 6x3 Tail Lights

5 1379 Mr Rafiki R Mudhoo 57.5 W Paiper 56.5 8 8030x Sister Sarah 6 56010 Show Me Champagne K Williams 57 9 77788 Lightning Ridge B May 56.5 56.5 7 33731 Back Hut

56.5 10 00x Shesofabulous 8 43633 Russian Fable S Toolooa 56.5 R8 Echoes Of Heaven (Bm74) $12,000 1200m 16:28 9 64290 Fame Shines B May 56.5 1 6403x Love Squirrels C Johnson 60 10 x3023 Show Bazz K Asano 56.5 2 147x1 First Rock M Taylor 58 M Taylor 56 11 60x94 Shameless Tart B May 55.5 3 26317 Radiant Rosie G Jogoo 56 12 103x0 Sorisso 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

7152 52563 x4505 51873 1404 7x440 7960

D Montes de Oca 57 Da Vinci Girl Facetime 57

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55.5 Platinum Bordeaux K Asano 55.5 C Johnson 54.5 June Bug M Taylor 54.5 Yeah Right Tennessee Rock 54

4 5 6 7 8 9

11688 273x5 0545x 77729 0x090 74650

Galileo Express Y Atchamah 55 K Asano 54.5 Vino Bella S Toolooa 54 Sooo Dusty 54 Lovebug

R Beeharry 54 Our Clarry 54 Selfie

Matt Markham’s Riccarton Synthetic Selections Race 1: The Bold Lioness, Degreeofinnocence, Gabby Diaz, Heads Up Race 2: Hey Soul Sister, All Lit Up, Going Steady, Platinum Petals Race 3: Page Three, Peut Respirer, Annexception, Diceland Race 4: Amaterasu, Folktale, Arabia, Anteater Race 5: Da Vinci Girl, Platinum Bordeaux, Its So Easy, June Bug Race 6: Shameless Tart, Show Me Champagne, The Motivator, Mr Rafiki Race 7: Tail Lights, Doc Martyn, The Bold Look, Sister Sarah Race 8: First Rock, Radiant Rosie, Selfie, Vino Bella BEST BET: Page Three (Race 3) VALUE: Amaterasu (Race 4)

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 28, 2022

Heartland 10s turns on a show Matt Markham Women’s rugby took centre stage in Mid Canterbury on Sunday when it was Methven’s turn to host a leg of the Heartland Women’s 10s festival.

More than 80 women rugby players from as far south as North Otago and stretching across to the West Coast converged on the Methven Domain for the day, as a real concerted effort continues to provide avenues in which the game can grow across the Mainland.

And it was the locals, with a little help from their friends at Prebbleton, who lifted the trophy.

The Mid Canterbury representation was made up of play-

ers from the Celtic Sea Snakes women’s rugby team alongside players from the Prebbleton Rugby Club’s women’s side, and the group proved to be the perfect mix as they went through the tournament undefeated.

They began their campaign with a tense encounter against South Canterbury, emerging victorious 21-14 before comfortably beating the West Coast and Buller combined team 34-5.

That set up a last round clash against North Otago, and the battle went right to the wire, with the Mid Canterbury side winning 2924 in a gripping match.

As well as the rugby, the event was turned into a real festival affair, with bouncy castles and coffee carts, and a special appearance by the Women’s Rugby World Cup which was on hand for fans to get up close and personal with.

Mid Canterbury Rugby’s Women’s Development officer Kirsty Arps said the day was definitely a big success.

“Everyone seemed really happy with how everything went,” she said.

“The games were played in a great spirit, and we’ve now got this fantastic blueprint from which to continue building on for the future.”

The Women’s World Cup’s entry into Mid Canterbury stretched through until Tuesday when it stopped off at a number of schools during the day.

“It was terrible weather to try and do our Cup Tour, but we managed to see more than 500 kids during the day, which was fantastic.”

The third and final day of the Heartland 10s festival will be held on Sunday, August 7 at the Mackenzie Rugby Club in Fairlie.

The Mid Canterbury Women’s side, made up of players from Celtic and Prebbleton, who took part in the Heartland Women’s 10s festival in Methven on the weekend.

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Defeat almost as defining as success Matt Markham Tonight, it’s not so much about the winning as it is the losing in Mid Canterbury Premier Netball.

With just three more rounds of play before the finalists are found in the three divisions across the competition, the top sides have sorted themselves out in each of the three competitions – but it’s who will fill the spots below them

Key match-up Rakaia v Allenton – Premier 2, 8.15pm

It’s been a productive year for the two returnees to Premier netball and tonight, for the first time, they clash head-tohead on the court. And just to add a little more fire to the cause, the two sides are the only two unbeaten teams in Premier 2 after two weeks of play, so the winner will go forth and become the favourite to finish top of the pool as the finals rapidly approach.

that is still wide open.

And so, while victories are always important, defeats tonight could have major ramifications too.

In Premier 1, form would suggest that the three top teams this season in the grade; Celtic A, Hampstead A and United A should all get wins in their matches against Mt Somers, Methven A and Southern respectively.

That will draw the three of them clear of the pack with the last spot in the top four still very much up for grabs.

With a win next to their name, Methven are in the box seat there, but a loss this week could leave them in a tricky position, with games against Southern and then Hampstead still remaining.

Mt Somers and Southern will both be out to get points on the board, in any way they can tonight.

Mt Somers has United next week before a last-round clash with Southern and if Methven were to slip up at any point the winner of that match could sneak their way into the top four in the final hour.

Premier 2 action tonight sees a top of the table clash, and the first time this season that the competition’s two newcomers will lock horns when Rakaia and Allenton

Thursday netball Premier 1

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

Premier 2

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

Premier 3

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

In a battle of the newcomers, Rakaia and Allenton will meet for the first time this season in Premier 2 of Mid Canterbury Netball with the winner taking the outright lead as finals approach. battle it out in the late match.

Both have made massive inroads in their return to premier netball, and get a chance to steal a march on the pack tonight.

Injuries within the Rakaia camp haven’t helped their cause, but with two good wins on the board they’ve shown they are more than capable of getting the job done tonight, but Allenton have been steady as she goes all season and pose a serious threat.

One of either Celtic B or Methven Shearmac will push themselves right into contention with the two sides set to clash in the early game tonight, before either Ashburton College A or Methven B lift themselves off the bottom of the pool in the middle match.

Down in Premier 3, there’s a three-way tie at the top of the standings with Hampstead B, Hampstead U18 and Ashburton College 10A all with two wins

from their two matches.

Part of that puzzle will be sorted out tonight when the two Hampstead sides meet while Ashburton College 10A get their chance to extended again when they take on Ashburton College B in another all-club match.

Methven Humm and United B will get the chance to get their first win on the board in the championship round when they play in the other match.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): One way to conquer fear is to learn all you can about what you are afraid of. Look at it; get involved; figure out what it needs and, importantly, what it’s afraid of.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): How you feel around people will make a huge difference. Ideally, you have people around you who help you stay loose, creative and solution-oriented.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Don’t leave yourself an out.

Go for the hike, not the treadmill, which can be abandoned on a whim. Once you commit to the hike, however far in you get, that’s the distance you’ll have to go to get back.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Praise is like food. A certain amount is required. The more nutrientdense, the better. But praise too sweet, empty or overabundant may be useless, even treacherous. Be disciplined in give and take.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): One simple principle will organise the rest. Decide what and who is important, and spend all your yeses there. Everything else is a no that you don’t even have to say.

Everyone will see you’re busy!

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You’ll see examples of ugly entitlement, an effective deterrent. How will you keep yourself from being spoiled?

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LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): If you start comparing yourself to others, where will you stop? There are well over 7 billion people in the world, many of them with social media accounts. Minding your own business will pay off in healthy and productive ways.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): There is no way to learn less. You can forget the lesson, rebel against it or even adopt its opposite belief, but the learning still happened, and you’re still changed by it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You’ll be challenged to difficult tasks, instructionless or unpopular, cryptically laid out, requiring of your courage and ingenuity. In other words, it’s just another day at the office.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Steer away from the overglorification of the intangible magic you wield. Stick with the nuts and bolts of the job.

All charmed outcomes will come together through the proficient execution of tasks.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Your big heart cannot be contained. It will pump joy into everything, beat faster for someone special and stay in rhythm with your highly choreographed world.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Everyone is great in a different way. With each person you meet, you make a habit of finding out just what kind of greatness you’re dealing with so you can feature and enjoy it.

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DEATHS DONALDSON, Ronald Thomas (Ron) – On July 25, 2022. Suddenly, but peacefully at home, Ashburton, in his 81st year.

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Saturday: Early showers then fine. Southwesterlies dying out.

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FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sports wrap

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 28, 2022

calling time on a week of sport

Crunch time

With only three rounds of play remaining before the playoffs in Mid Canterbury Netball, it’s crunch time as teams jostle for positions on the overall standings and do everything they can to book a spot in knockout netball next month. FULL STORY: P17

Women’s 10s a success

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Dilemma for NZ Cup

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Club news

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