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Location, location, location From today, and every Thursday, your slick, newlook Guardian Property real estate lift-out will be heading your way. And it’s no ordinary liftout at that. It’s the only glossy Mid Canterbury focused real estate publication in the district. Better still, your Guardian Property will be delivered to every home in Mid Canterbury and at no cost. “We’re delighted to be able to produce such a modern and impressive Guardian Property publication,’’ Ashburton Guardian sales manager, Sonia Gill, said. “It has come about because we identified a gap in the market for an ultra-modern real estate lift-out, which printed on special glossy paper would make the properties inside it sparkle even more for the vendors and also easily catch the eye of buyers. It’s also a major advantage for

real estate firms having their properties advertised in that way. Basically, it’s a win-win for all.’’ Gill said the lift-out had also emerged after telling readership survey results emphasised that the advertising section in the Guardian was so highly read. “Those readership results, which we would unveil in more detail soon, showed that 74 per cent of those surveyed read the Guardian real estate section, even when they were not in the market looking to buy or sell a property. “That survey result, conducted by a respected independent organisation, demonstrated the popularity of our property section. “On the back of that significant survey result, it was a no-brainer to provide our readers with another compelling and quality product that is a pacesetter in Mid Canterbury.’’

Ashburton Guardian sales manager, Sonia Gill proudly shows off a copy of the new-look Guardian Property real estate lift-out. PHOTO MADDISON GOURLAY

Ashburton Bridge night works pushed back Adam Burns Scheduled repairs to the Ashburton Bridge have been delayed this week with recent rainfall and river flows prompting a push back. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) originally planned to resume its night works at the State Highway 1 overpass this week. The works are to repair a pier at the bridge foundation that

be reduced to single lane Stop/ Go traffic management. A full night closure and detour has also been pushed out to August 15 – from 9pm to 5am – as part of the repair works to jack the bridge deck back up to level. The speed will be reduced to 30km/h while the bridge is down to single lane and motorists should expect brief delays from each direction.

slumped a total of 13cm after being battered by the historic heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding at the end of May. However, a lack of accessibility due to ongoing high river flows meant that tonight’s works had been postponed and will now take place on Monday. “Given the current river flows, our repair crew cannot get close enough to the damaged pier,” NZTA maintenance contract manager John Keenan said. “However, we are working to divert the main flow away from this pier this week.” NZTA are co-ordinating night repairs on August 2 and then August 8-9 where the bridge will

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Farmer airs concerns to O’Connor – ‘Better off with M. bovis’ Adam Burns “I wouldn’t want to go through this again.” This was the enduring feeling for dairy farmer Laurence Rooney who believes he would have been better off if his farm caught M. bovis after “taking a hit” for the Ashburton town during the May floods. Laurence and Philippa Rooney received a fleeting visit from the Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor yesterday to his flood-ravaged Ashburton Forks property and are facing a long farming and financial road after losing half of its herd during the May 30-31 Canterbury floods. Rooney said it was good to illustrate the scale of the impact to the Minister. “More people in his position need to see this,” he said. “We’re not holding our breath for any favours though.” Their farm, which sits ominously close to the North Branch of the Ashburton River, copped a battering and the family was expecting about $500,000 worth of damage and a “million dollars in lost income”. O’Connor admitted that the initial $4 million Government relief would only go so far. “It’s a matter of working through and prioritising and that those who need assistance gets a fair opportunity to get something,” he said. “Obviously it’s not going to cover all the costs that farmers have incurred,“ he said. “But it’s a start.” Assessing flood damage in the regions has been somewhat of a theme for the Minister in the past

Rangitata MP Jo Luxton, Laurence Rooney, Honer Rooney 7, and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor at the Rooney farm yesterday.

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people in his position need to see “ More this. We’re not holding our breath for any favours though.

few weeks. O’Connor said the May floods were more extensive compared to flooding on the West Coast earlier this month. “There are more farmers affect-

ed here,” he said. “Some of the scouring on farms here and the impact on community infrastructure has been far greater. “The farmers are pretty resil-

ient here.” The question of money in the ongoing flood recovery has been a major sticking point, particularly among the flood-hit rural sector. “We would’ve been better off getting M. bovis and culling the herd starting from scratch,” Rooney said. The Ministry for Primary Industries paid out more than $180 million for M. bovis compensation last year. “We have to help with immedi-

ate recovery,” O’Connor said. Rangitata MP Jo Luxton, who joined O’Connor at the Rooneys property, said it was good for the Minister to see the extent of the impact now that the water had subsided.

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Water quality survey released By the numbers

Jonathan Leask The Ashburton water zone stands out for the wrong reasons in Environment Canterbury’s (ECan) annual groundwater quality survey. ECan has released the results of the survey for 2020, which tests for levels of contaminants like nitrate-nitrogen and E.coli bacteria in bores and wells across the region and it shows nitrate levels are on the rise in nearly half the wells tested. Of the 10 Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) zones, the Ashburton water zones account for 55 (17 per cent) of the 322 wells in the survey. Across Canterbury, 20 of the 322 wells exceeded the maximum acceptable value (MAV) for nitrates (11.3mg/L) of which 13 were in Ashburton – down three from the previous year. There were also 29 wells in the Ashburton zone that registered between 5.65 to 11.3mg/l and 10 between 1-5.65mg/L and just three below 1mg/L. Groundwater science manager Carl Hanson said the results in the report were to be expected. Hanson said all wells with nitrate and E.coli above the MAV were privately owned and they had all been notified of the find-

322 – wells sampled by ECan 55 – sampled in the Ashburton Water Zone 13 – that exceeded 11.3 mg/L Nitrate-nitrogen limit in the Ashburton zone 15 – that exceeded were greater than 1 MPN / 100 ml E. coli in the Ashburton zone ings. “Most of them are not used for drinking water,” he said. Nitrate concentrations in groundwater have been increasing for many years, he said, due largely to nutrient losses from agricultural land. “Canterbury has some of the strictest land-use rules in New Zealand to protect the region’s water quality. “Over time, these steps will help ensure that less nitrate enters Canterbury’s water,” Hanson said. The Ashburton water zone also accounted for 15 of the 37 wells that exceeded the E.coli levels (one bacterium per 100 millilitres of water). In the long term monitoring, between 2001-2020, there were

Environment Canterbury has released its annual groundwater quality survey for 2020 and it shows that nitrate levels are on the rise in nearly half the wells it tests across Canterbury. 34 sites with 20 or more tests in the Ashburton zone – of which two sites recorded an E.coli reading in over 50 per cent of its tests, and 21 between 5-50 per cent of the time. Only one Ashburton well was in the 11 that exceeded the MAV for manganese (0.4mg/l). The report also showed nitrate

trend analysis between 2011 to 2020. ECan’s data showed 251 of the 322 wells sampled in 2020 had enough data to analyse trends (at least 8 samples each from the last ten years). Of those, 78 wells (31 per cent) showed ‘very likely increasing’ trends in nitrate-nitrogen con-

centrations – of which 15 were in the Ashburton zone – and a further 16 per cent were likely increasing. There were 70 wells (28 per cent) with no decreasing or increasing trend in nitrate-nitrogen concentrations, while 25 per cent were ‘likely or very likely decreasing’.

Dry conditions easing An ECan map showing rain tally totals for June recorded at their monitoring sites around Mid Canterbury.

Some of the driest conditions ever recorded across parts of Canterbury have eased slightly following heavy rainfall in late May and June according to Environment Canterbury (ECan) data. The data from the start of July shows a boost in soil moisture and rising groundwater levels. In May, water levels in 93 per cent of the wells ECan monitors were below median levels and as of July 1, they remain below the median in only 58 per cent of the wells. According to data for the three months to July, rainfall was near average for most of Canterbury – although, in some areas, most of that rain fell within a short period.

ECan groundwater science manager, Dr Carl Hanson, said the data shows that while river and stream flows, as well as shallow groundwater levels, have increased, there has not been enough rain to fully make up for the preceding dry months. Comparing data from July 1 with the same sites in late May, Hanson said the impacts of the heavy rainfall event of May 30 to June 1, which was the largest three-day rainfall ever recorded at 28 of ECan’s 84 measurement sites, can be seen more clearly. Soil moisture levels that were extremely low across the plains are now well above the winter average while groundwater levels show a more mixed picture, with

most wells still lower than the median for the season. The data shows that the extreme rainfall event resulted in rainfall well above the three-month normal for a large section of the Mid Canterbury foothills and a section of the Mid Canterbury plains, however, when balanced with the preceding dry months, the rest of Canterbury saw average rainfall levels for the period. The record rainfall and subsequent precipitation in June means that soil moisture, as of July 1, was slightly above or well above normal levels for this time of year across most of Canterbury, with only South Canterbury and the eastern Banks Peninsula drier than normal.

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Southland farmers are sending truckloads of feed north, to help out flood-hit Canterbury Farmers. Federated Farmers reported the second round of donated baleage and silage was heading north at the weekend bound for the hardest-hit farmers who had paddocks scoured by new river courses, and winter crops wiped out by June’s 100-year flooding event.

Tour delayed Australian comedian Kevin Bloody Wilson has postponed his tour of New Zealand due to the closure of the travel bubble with Australia for at least the next eight weeks and uncertainty whether it will be reopened after that time. His tour was due to commence in September, which included a show at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre on September 15. The tour will be rescheduled and an announcement of new dates will follow as soon as possible. All tickets remain valid for the new dates, however, refunds will be available.

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Christmas in the Park organisers (from left) Maddi Wilson, Megan Roberts, Jadah Wilson, Caitlin Reid and Ruby Bowman are excited to be back planning the Christmas in the Park event for the community. MADDISON GOURLAY 280721-MG-004

Christmas in the Park returning for 2021 Maddison Gourlay It’s back. Christmas in the Park is returning to the Ashburton Domain this year. Carols and Christmas cheer will again fill the domain, having been absent since 2019. The Ashburton New Life

Church’s organising team is back and bigger than ever, prepared to handle the potential crowd of around 15,000 people. “Last week, Facebook exploded with excitement as the Ashburton Mitre 10 Mega Christmas in the Park organising team announced that the popular community event will be returning in 2021,” event promoter Carmen Lye said. The event, which has grown

since it was first held in 2013, will again showcase homegrown entertainers. “We are excited to bring back Julia Bell and Nikita Hyde: two original Christmas in the Park favourites, as well as showcasing some great local talent like Libby Higson, Brian Taylor, and Chris Woods.” The Life Dance Academy will also feature while mother and daughter duo Lisa Anderson and Ruby Bowman will

be the hosts for the evening, which will end with a fireworks display. Lye said that entry for the event is free as usual for the community event, as the original vision of Christmas in the Park is still in place – providing a free local family concert that celebrates the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas in the Park will take place at the Ashburton Domain Oval at 7pm on December 4.

Sign up for Methven’s JP service Maddison Gourlay Methven residents now have a regular drop-in service to get documents certified. The Coleridge Law duo of Madeleine Henderson and Olivia Fitzgerald are trialling a scheme similar to the Justice Of The Peace weekly signing service at Mid Canterbury’s Community House. They would trial their witness documentation service at the Methven Library and Historical Society Building on Tuesdays between from 2pm to 4pm. “We are starting out with a trial to see if there is enough demand,” Henderson said. The service would allow residents to get copies of documents certified, have decla-

Mid Canterbury’s flood hit farmers and landowners affected by May’s one-in-200year rainfall event have until Friday to apply for support from a $4 million flood relief fund. Grants from the fund will assist farmers to clear flood debris, enabling pasture, and fodder crops to be resown. Applications can be made retrospectively for clean-up work already undertaken. The size and allocation of grants will be determined once all the applications have been received.

Film festival The New Zealand Mountain Film Festival National Tour hits Ashburton next month. Six Kiwi-made short films, with a total of 123 minutes screen time, make up this year’s festival at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre on August 7, and is a fundraiser for the Ashburton Youth Council’s Bite Nite event later in the year. Film festival tickets are available online or from the event centre and screening starts at 7pm.

Museum redevelopment The Canterbury Museum has been granted resource consent for its proposed redevelopment. Canterbury Museum Trust Board chair David Ayers said the consent is a major milestone in the museum’s project to protect its heritage buildings and bring its facilities into the 21st century. Resource consent was granted by Christchurch City Council on Monday following a hearing on June 9 and 10. The museum’s proposed redevelopment is costed at $195 million of which the museum already has over half, but faces a $70 million dollar shortfall. Ayers said the museum is in active discussions with possible funders and has developed a business case seeking funding from the Government.

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Engineering a Maori change Maddison Gourlay Ashburton’s Alyce Lysaght is making her Maori ancestors proud. Lysaght is in her fourth and final year studying natural resource engineering at the University of Canterbury. But she’s also on a mission to support young Maori in engineering. During her undergraduate study, Lysaght has seen an alarming decline of Maori students in her classes. So she wanted to do something about it. “I had a fire in my belly to learn and to support Maori students to stay in their degree because of the inherent lack of Maori in engineering,” Lysaght said. “There was always a small number of Maori people in my classes, but that number has gotten smaller and smaller each year.” She wanted to do something about it. She thought about a video interview series, or an event, but none of those felt quite right or sustainable to give her support to young Maori. So Lysaght combined her love for podcasts, which are digital

Maori in engineering podcast host Alyce Lysaght. PHOTO SUPPLIED audio files on the internet, to develop a Maori in engineering podcast. “This podcast is something I wish my 16-year-old self (had) heard when I was at high school in Ashburton.” The main focus was to highlight Maori in the engineering

sector and for those within the industry to hear first-hand the success of Maori. “I have had a person reach out to me and tell me that my podcast has motivated her to keep going,” said Lysaght, who’s also been aware of people outside of her listener demographic using

the podcast as a guideline of success. Lysaght credits a lot of her passion to make a difference back to an experience she had in Ashburton in the Tuia programme when Donna Favel was mayor. The Tuia programme is a oneon-one mentorship scheme

where local mayors select a young Maori from their district to mentor and develop leadership skills. “Tuia was a massive game changer for me,’’ Lysaght said. “Without it, and Donna Favel, the Maori in engineering podcast would not be a thing.’’

Let the world attend, when you can’t be there Malcolm Hopwood Barry Hayman can remember a time when no-one came to a funeral. It was during Level 4 of Covid-19 last year and the deceased had no-one with him when he died. The funeral service was carried out by the celebrant and Hayman, as funeral director. “Only people with the person at the time of death could attend, but he was alone,” Hayman said. Instead, the brief service was witnessed by many people, both in Ashburton and around the

world. In recent years, funeral directors have engaged an Auckland company to provide a web streaming service which, through an email and link, enables family members and friends to witness the funeral from anywhere in the world. “While web streaming is available, many people aren’t aware of it,” he said. “It’s been particularly valuable during Levels 3 and 4 when numbers have been severely restricted. “In turn when a service has overflowed, it provides a visual link to another venue.” Hayman, manager of Paterson’s Funeral Services, said web streaming proves vital when family members and friends are spread far and wide.

They can watch it live, view at a later date or access it archivally. “The service is offered to every family and the feedback from people, who are able to say their goodbyes from next door or the other side of the world, has been positive,” he said. “We held a service this week where an equal number of people viewed it from overseas.” The web streaming is enhanced by a Christchurch firm that can provide a similar mobile coverage via cellphone or internet when family members want a funeral at home, or outdoors, in a church or from a favourite venue. But now web streaming is about to be extended. “In the future technology will allow people who can’t attend, to participate,” Hayman said. He’s yet to be informed

of the details but believes that friends or family members can take part in the ceremony short of carrying out the casket. He said that, while family members can record a service itself or Zoom proceedings via a cellphone, web streaming enables them to focus on the funeral. “It’s a way of bringing people together.”

Funeral director, Barry Hayman. PHOTO MALCOLM HOPWOOD

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We’re rolling out COVID-19 vaccinations to Aotearoa New Zealand Everyone aged 60+ can book their vaccination now New Zealanders aged 60+ can book now at BookMyVaccine.nz or call 0800 28 29 26. If you’re in one of our priority groups (Groups 1, 2 and 3) and haven’t been vaccinated, don’t worry, you can still make your booking. We’re rolling out Group 4 in age bands Everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand will be able to get the vaccine – it’s free and there’s enough vaccine for everyone. With more than 2.5 million people aged under 65, to make the process flow smoothly, we’re breaking it down by age bands. We’re starting with the oldest and working our way down to the youngest.

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When it’s your time to book a vaccination Step 1: Receiving an invitation When you’re eligible, you’ll receive a letter inviting you to book at BookMyVaccine.nz. We’ll follow up with an email and text. Step 2: Make your booking Once you’ve received your invitation, or when your age band is open, go to BookMyVaccine.nz to book your appointments. If you’re unable to book online, you can ring the COVID Vaccination Healthline on 0800 28 29 26 (8am to 8pm, 7 days). We’ll make the booking for you and answer any questions. Interpreters are available if you need them. You can expect to have your first vaccination six to eight weeks after you make your booking. Depending on where and when you’d like to be vaccinated, you might find an appointment earlier. You’ll need to leave at least three weeks between your first and second doses.

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Thursday, 29 July 2021 | ISSUE 39

Ashburton District Community Honours Awards Nominations are being sought for the 2021 Community Honours Awards, which recognise individuals and/or organisations who have carried out meritorious voluntary community service in the Ashburton District.

Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown said the awards are an opportunity to publicly acknowledge the valuable and important work of our volunteers. “We have a lot of incredible people from diverse backgrounds who work so selflessly for the benefit of others and it's important to show them how much the community appreciates what they do.” People can be nominated from four categories: the Mayor’s Award for Public Service, the Ashburton Medal, Civic Awards, and Honorary Citizens. Selecting the recipients from the nominations will be Mayor Brown, Deputy Mayor Liz McMillan, and Councillors Leen Braam, Angus McKay, and Stuart Wilson. “The awards' sub-committee is looking for individuals and/or organisations who, through their volunteer work, make this community more welcoming, vibrant and inclusive,” Mayor Brown said. “I know there are many people who work tirelessly to support others and those new to our community to settle and feel more at home. Many are volunteers from a variety of cultures who offer their skills and time to support community members.

“As our district continues to welcome people from diverse backgrounds, it would be great to see some of these volunteers rewarded for the work they do.” Volunteering can include being involved in organisations like school boards, managing or coaching sports teams, assisting with church activities, conservation projects, helping in the health, elderly, or social service sector, being a leader or helper with a youth organisation or giving your time in the area of art, culture or heritage. Individuals or organisations can be nominated in any of the following four categories: Mayor’s Award for Public Service - The Mayor’s Award for Public Service is the highest civic honour bestowed by Council. Mayor’s Awards are rare awards given to people who have made a significant and

sustained contribution to the district. The award recognises the recipients as stewards of the district and as people of special note. Nominees must have made a significant contribution to the district for more than 20 years. This civic honour is bestowed upon an individual for their lifetime. There is no limit to the number of people recognised as worthy of the Mayor’s Award for Public Service. Worthy nominees are identified and assessed on a case-by-case basis. Ashburton Medal - The Ashburton Medal honours the significant achievement of individuals or teams who have been very successful in their chosen field and who have made an outstanding contribution to the district as a whole, or outstanding national or international achievements. Only one Ashburton Medal may be awarded each year.

Civic Awards - Civic Awards are awarded in recognition of substantial service, usually of a voluntary nature or beyond normal employment, benefiting Ashburton District and its people. The nominees will have generally carried out predominantly voluntary work but payment for services will not necessarily disqualify receiving an award. Substantial service includes shortterm or long-term projects or activities that have benefited the whole of the district, adding to the quality of life of residents. In exceptional circumstances an award may be granted to a non-resident of Ashburton, if the service has been carried out in Ashburton District. No more than five Civic Awards may be made each year. Honorary Citizens - Honorary citizenship is an extraordinary honour granted to individuals who have given great service to Ashburton. Honorary citizenship is a symbolic gesture. It does not grant any legal rights to citizenship of New Zealand. Honorary citizenship may be granted to an individual, organisation or a position/title. Honorary citizenship may be awarded at any time. Nominations can be made by organisations, associations, societies, or clubs with two members as nominators.

Nominations are open until Friday 20 August and volunteers of any age can be nominated.

Hamish Riach - Chief Executive

New business awards need your backing The health of a district’s economy can often be seen in the number of businesses that trade within its boundaries - from farmers to manufacturers to coffee shops. Growth in the number of businesses shows entrepreneurs are prepared to take risks and start new ventures.

We hope that the Mid Canterbury community will get on board - this is your place, and you have plenty to be proud about.

The good news here is the number of businesses in the Ashburton District rose to just over 5,300 in 2020. Go back 20 years, and the number was 3,738.

Two important events have happened in the past seven days in the life of these awards. ANZ has joined as a platinum sponsor and the first halfdozen entries have been received.

Most of those businesses are small to medium enterprises but collectively, they employ nearly 20,000 people, about two-thirds of our population.

We are keen to spread the word and encourage as many entries as possible, so next Friday, 6 August, Council is hosting a networking event at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. It’ll be a chance to learn more about the different categories and register.

Those businesses that breathe life into all parts of our community are being

toasted at the inaugural ANZ Business of the Year Awards, and Council is partnering with event managers Ri Ra to stage these awards.

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We know things have been tough for some businesses over the last 18 months, but these awards are an opportunity to talk about some of our successes, those businesses - big and small - that have adapted, grown, changed, or completely pivoted to survive in this challenging pandemic environment. Resilience is a common theme. One of the categories is the People’s Choice Award, and people in the community have a significant role in selecting the winner. They will be able to vote by text, so look out for signs on retailers’ shop windows with details of voting codes. As well as the People’s Choice, there is also a Future Business Leader Award and a Supreme Winner, chosen

from the winners of categories for primary industries, export, tourism, manufacturing, not-for-profit, and technology and innovation. Entries must be received by 5 pm on 30 November, and winners will be revealed at a gala evening on 18 February next year. The business networking event will be at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre on Friday, 6 August, from 4 pm to 6 pm. We’d love to see you there.

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Flood relief

New event funding round about to open

RECOVERY UPDATE

Landowners who suffered fresh flood damage this month are being encouraged to apply for financial help from funds set up especially to help them. Almost 250 flood-damaged properties have been assessed following May’s big rain event but the Ashburton River broke out again in places after high flows midJuly. Farmers and those who live next to the river have been cleaning up debris and shingle deposits and dealing with lost fences, pasture and crop damage.

People organising Mid Canterbury events that will attract visitors from outside the district are being encouraged to apply for up to $10,000 from a regional event fund set up by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment to help boost domestic tourism. Mid Canterbury has $230,000 to spend over four years.

The Ministry for Primary Industries is reminding people that applications from its Canterbury Flood Recovery Fund close on Friday, 30 July.

Nine events were allocated about $50,000 in the first round earlier this year and the second round will open soon for applications, with $36,000 to distribute.

Council’s Mayoral Fund remains open for emergency relief funding.

The South Island Secondary Schools mountain bike championships were hosted at the Mt Hutt bike park this year by Bike Methven and organisers were allocated $3,764 from the regional fund to help run the event.

It is estimated 13,000 hectares in the district has been affected by the flooding events and while work is being carried out in the river by Environment Canterbury to create shingle bunds for protection, properties remain vulnerable. Flood-affected properties who have not yet completed a needs assessment, that is part of the financial aid criteria, should call Federated Farmers on 0800 327 646. Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust is also available to help on 0800 787 254.

The champs attracted several hundred riders, and their support crews, who stayed in the district for several days. The organisers of a three-day national pickleball tournament held in the EA Networks Centre earlier this month were also among those nine first-round events and were allocated $5,000 for their

sporting event. The tournament attracted over 100 players from outside the district, from as far away as Auckland and Gore. Another 20 local players also took part in the national event. Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown said anyone with a great event idea and a plan to make it happen should apply for funding, especially if it would attract visitors to the district for an overnight stay. "This is an opportunity for our community to put our district on the map with events that will be a real drawcard for visitors and drive spending in our local economy." To be eligible for funding, events need to have a duration of between two and four years and must demonstrate how they will attract out-of-region visitors. Applications for the second round of the Regional Event Fund open on 1 September and close on 30 September. Event organisers can apply for up to $10,000 per event to be held between 1 February and 30 June 2022. To apply for funding, visit the Council's website (ashburtondc.govt.nz).

Artist signs welcoming mural, completes beautiful addition to the CBD Ashburton’s new welcoming mural has been described as a positive and happy addition to the urban landscape. The mural was officially finished on Saturday (24 July) when artist Koryu Aoshima added his signature to the street art that stretches 27 metres along the southern side of the Armadillo’s building on the corner of Burnett and Cass Streets. The final flourish was witnessed by Ashburton District Deputy Mayor Liz McMillan, mural panel members, and others who have been involved in its evolution. Koryu said it was significant to him that the mural was launched at the same time as the opening of the Olympic games in his homeland Japan. He said seeing the flags of the world come together was aligned with his inspiration to paint a rainbow flag on the mural, representing people around the world coming together in Ashburton. Building owner Brian Davidson praised Koryu’s talent and said he had spent a lot of time watching him work; others had watched the mural progress with interest too and been inspired. He said street art had come a long way ashburtondc.govt.nz

PUBLIC NOTICE

PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE

Ashburton District Council gives public notice of a proposal to temporarily close roads to ordinary vehicle traffic to enable the holding of a community event – Ashburton Car Club ‘Winslow Willowby Road Standing Quarter Mile Sprint’. Road proposed to be closed: • WINSLOW WILLOWBY ROAD, from the Longbeach Road intersection to approximately 500m from the intersection with State Highway 1 Period of Closure: From 9.00am until 5.00pm on Saturday, 04 September 2021. Detours will be available on adjacent roads and these will be signposted. This proposed closure is made under the Local Government Act 1974 - Schedule 10 (11 (e)) and will be considered at the Council meeting on 18 August 2021. Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge notice of their objection and the grounds for their objection in writing by post or email to the Council, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton by 4.00PM, Friday 06 August 2021. NEIL McCANN Group Manager Infrastructure Services

PUDDING HILL BRIDGE TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS

Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road at the Pudding Hill stream bridge will be closed for five days next week for emergency repair work on the bridge and bridge approach. The approach was temporarily reinstated after being washed out in the May flood because the road was a detour when the SH1 Ashburton bridge was closed. Contractors now need to permanently repair the approach and the side rail of the bridge, which were also damaged in the flood. The bridge approach will be completely rebuilt. This involves building up a strong foundation in layers from the river bed to the bridge deck with large rocks, then constructing the road on top of that strong foundation. Kerbing and railing that was damaged in the flood will also be replaced. Detours will be in place for the length of the closure, from 6am Monday 2 August until completion on Friday 6 August, weather dependent. NEIL McCANN Group Manager Infrastructure Services

STOCK IMPOUNDED Welcoming mural panel members (from left) building owner Brian Davidson, Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre director Shirin Khosraviani, Council's Welcoming Communities' Janice McKay, artist Koryu Aoshima, Ashburton Youth Council member John Magyaya and Tiipene Philip, of Hakatere Marae.

in 30 years and was pleased to see the mural had been painted in collaboration with the Ashburton District Council and Government. Tiipene Philip of the Hakatere Marae said the Maori name Hakatere had been used to describe Ashburton at least 800 years ago and he was pleased to see the artwork respect that connection. The mural was described by those at the celebration ceremony as a beautiful addition to the CBD and street art that captured a sense of belonging and invited

people to engage, with its film frame for selfies and photographs. The Welcoming Communities project sought ideas for the mural from the community and then invited artists to submit designs. Over 600 people took part in a public vote and Koryu’s design was selected. The Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment supplied funding for the project and it was also supported by Resene, Armadillo’s, Gordon Harris, Steeltech, and Spraymarks.

Ashburton District Council was dispatched to wandering piglets on Pannetts Road on 17 July 2021. Two piglets are being kept in a temporary stock pound. They are saddleback piglets, white and black and the other is pink. If you are the owner of this stock, please contact pound keeper Rick Catchpowle at Ashburton District Council regarding fees and release of this stock. Where stock has not been released from the pound before the time fixed for the sale thereof in the notice referred to in subsection (2) of Section 46, the stock shall be sold by public auction. Stock must be claimed by Monday 1 August 2021. Rick Catchpowle Environmental Monitoring Manager

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Vaccinations a Govt credibility test Y

ou could quite rightly argue that it’s credibility testing time for the Government. Because from yesterday the guts of the New Zealand population apparently became eligible to receive their Covid-19 vaccines. They’re the people, many like you and I, deemed to be in group 4, which is basically the rest of the population aged 16 and over. First up would be those aged 60-plus, with the 55-year-olds and over to follow in two weeks and other age bands next. Until now, border staff, frontline workers and the vulnerable had been the priority in the first three groups, and correctly so. But now it gets serious because for months the Government had been pointing to July

Daryl Holden as the time when the vaccination programme would really ramp up. Well, we’re here, so let’s wait and see. The Government certainly needs to back up the talk because, quite clearly, there have been major challenges in the way they’ve responded to the pandemic. Contact tracing has been nowhere near as good as it should have been. And border controls? Don’t get me started. So to get a credibility pass mark in terms of how the Government manages Covid, it

really hinges on them delivering a vaccination programme that’s extensive enough to the point that we can finally move towards reintegrating with the rest of the world. It sounds easy. Just a couple of million jabs and we’ll all be sweet. Oh, how I wish.

increase that to 300,000 a week towards the end of next month. They want to vaccinate everyone over the age of 16 by the end of the year. That’s more than seven million doses all up. Seven million. Is that doable? Talk to many in the health sector, especially frontline GPs

Government certainly needs to back “ The up the talk because, quite clearly, there have been major challenges in the way they’ve responded to the pandemic.

The Government has a huge task ahead of it, as the numbers suggest. The plan was to give out 200,000 doses this week – which would be 50,000 more than last week – and then

having to administer the doses in their clinics, and they’ll say: ‘No Way Jose’. Many clinics are still working through group 3. They believe a delay before group 4 started

was inevitable. The problem is that central Government sets the overall vaccine rollout timeline, but it’s up to individual district health boards to deliver it. And the vaccination variations between the DHBs has been obvious from the get-go, which has simply added to people’s confusion. Even now, more than half of those in group 3 have apparently still to have their first dose. And now, with the shift to group 4, that could further divert officials’ attention and resources from the vulnerable and hesitant, who still don’t have their shots. What a mess. These are without doubt trying and stressful times. That Government credibility question would be answered soon enough.

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long with securing a strong recovery, the Government’s top priority remains protecting the country from Covid. That means keeping the virus out of our communities, and rolling out safe, effective and free vaccines to everyone in New Zealand. Many countries around the world are still reporting surges of new Covid cases and it’s clear that we’re going to be living with the impact of this pandemic for some time. Our border measures and managed isolation and quarantine facilities continue to serve us well. But we all know we cannot afford to become com-

Jo Luxton

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placent. It’s good to see people here in Mid Canterbury sticking to the basics. Little things like staying home when you’re sick, practising good hygiene and keeping track of where you’ve been can make a big difference. Just as last year our team of five million stayed home to save lives, this year the team is stepping up to be vaccinated. The Government has secured

enough Pfizer vaccine for the whole country and our vaccine roll-out plan is helping us to reach the New Zealanders most at risk first, before rolling it out to the wider population. Locally, my offices are getting a lot of vaccination roll-out related queries. Locally (as of last week), over 3500 doses had been administered. The Canterbury District Health board is ramping up its roll-out – with another vaccination site now opened in Ashburton and a third on the horizon also. If you are in Group 3 and have any queries about booking you can call through to the national call centre on 0800-28-29-26 or email CANVAX@cdhb.health.nz

The Prime Minister has also shared more information about the next phase in our vaccine roll-out. The largest shipment of doses (370,000) arrived in the country recently and are being delivered to vaccination centres. From now we’ll start receiving the bulk of our 10 million vaccine doses and can broaden our roll-out to the wider population. Getting New Zealanders immunised is first and foremost about keeping you, your family and community safe, but it also has economic benefits, allowing us to avoid costly lockdowns and to gradually start reopening the border when it’s safe to do so. This is the biggest and most

complex vaccination campaign New Zealand has ever run and it is tracking well. There’s an enormous amount of work going on to get everything lined up for the second half of the year. People here in Mid Canterbury can expect to be offered vaccines by the year’s end. We’re securing our recovery and there is plenty to look forward to. Jo Luxton is a Labour MP. The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof

Ashburton still has good samaritans L

uckily for me I never carry and cash in my wallet, because I always misplace it. Frequently. And yesterday was the perfect example. When I got back to the office I couldn’t find my wallet. I had the initial panic of “where is it?” and my immediate thought was “Oh well it will turn up eventually”, followed soon after by: “This is my chance to finally change that awful licence photo”. While the three-year-old licence photo disappearing would not be the worst thing in the world, I recently got a new bank card after years of wanting a new one with my name on it – I like the idea of my bank card saying M R Gourlay … get it … Mr Gourlay.

Maddison Gourlay Anyway, a good samaritan was able to reunite me with my wallet with the ugly licence photo and the nice new bank card still inside. It was at 2pm I received a message on Facebook from someone I didn’t know saying “Hey I’ve found your wallet on the side of the road”. What a relief was my initial thought. My second though, was where in the world was I when my wallet dropped onto the road, and how? The young lad (he is actually

possibly my age or slightly older) let me know where the building site he was working at was and said I could drop by to pick it up. After a quick exchange of “thank you so much” and a reply of “no worries” my wallet was back where it belonged. And you might be wondering, Maddi, did you check if he took any money from your wallet? Well I would love to answer that question for you – I was never worried because there wasn’t any in there anyway. So it just goes to show, Ashburton still has some good samaritans left, whether it’s people stopping their cars to let you cross the street, someone opening the door, or giving back your wallet when you loose it, there are still some good people around Ashburton.

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South Island racing gets cut a raw deal Matt Markham

or a long time, South Island racing has been seen as the poorer cousin of its northern counterpart. If there’s a raw end of the stick to be dealt, it’s usually the mainland that cops it in the face. Yet, as Mainlanders seem to be so good at doing, they just brush it off and carry on. But there should be a tipping point.

A moment in time where someone stands up and asks for better. Take this week for example. It’s the last week of the racing season and Canterbury, in particular, is closing in on one of the major racing carnivals of the year, the Grand National Carnival at Riccarton. A number of horses will be targeting that meeting, and preparing diligently for it. Yet this week, there’s no opportunity for them to get out onto the track and get a run under the belt. From the completion of the Oamaru Jockey Club meeting last Sunday, to the first race at

sistently, but the entire model is broken, and a track that will only be suitable for a percentage of the population is nothing more than a band aid to help stem the flow. With three meetings, the Grand National Carnival does create some opportunities – but the length of time between the last opportunity and then is far too long, and will leave many horses slightly underdone as they head into the week. It’s a tough situation, but one which would have been easily rectified if a little more care was given by those in charge to what happens beneath Wellington.

are minimal, with jumping events taking up a number of races across the course of the week. So, why isn’t there a meeting this weekend? Ashburton could have been a really suitable venue. It’s been a few weeks since their last dash, and it’s a few weeks more until their next, so a suitable card could have been drawn to at least ensure there’s a racing opportunity every week in the South Island. Riccarton’s synthetic track, which is coming at some point in the near future, will obviously help for its ability to race con-

Riccarton next Saturday, there’s nothing in the South Island for a thoroughbred. And that’s far too long. Close to 120 horses went around at Oamaru on Sunday. Good-sized fields and some strong competitive racing. Momentum should have continued into this week, with another country-based track before hitting the big smoke of Riccarton next Saturday for the first of three meetings. Adding to the frustration for a number of licence holders whom I’ve spoken to, is that when the Grand National Carnival does roll around, the opportunities

Juniors to take centre stage Matt Markham They’ve driven a combined total of more than 900 winners, but the group of junior drivers contesting tonight’s prestigious Darren DeFilippi Memorial at Addington would give most, if not all, of those wins back to claim

victory in tonight’s special event. Premierships and victories are nice. But a win in one of the most sought-after races a junior driver will contest in their time in the ranks is high up the pecking order, and any young driver will tell you of their desire to get their name on the trophy that means so much to the harness racing industry, particularly in Canterbury. DeFilippi, the son of trainers

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Local lad John Morrison heads into the race as the defending champion, having won the race last year with Sod’s Law. Sarah O’Reilly will be out to continue her red-hot run of form in the race, and has picked up the plum drive on the talented Fighting Fire for Paul Kerr. Two locally trained horses also contest the event. Michael Heenan lines up Boyz Invasion, while Carl Markham starts an inform DD’s Super Stuart.

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14 CLUB NEWS

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 29, 2021

Age Concern Ashburton

Age Concern Board members are looking forward to hosting our wonderful team of volunteers to a luncheon on Friday 6 August at the Seniors Centre. This is always a lovely occasion, and we welcome the opportunity to say ‘thank you’ for the great support they so generously give to the organisation. During volunteers week their contribution was colourfully acknowledged with a star covered window created by Adair Pethig. Steady As You Go co-ordinator, Dianne Moss is pleased to have started 2 new classes – one in the Hampstead area and one up at Staveley. This gives Mid Canterbury 10 groups altogether. Our other 2 exercise groups, the Ladies Exercise class, and Hip Hop for seniors continue to enjoy good numbers. The 206 Club will have a new Director of Day Services - Julie Luxton will take up her post on Monday 26 July. We welcome Julie to this role and look forward to her participation in Age Concern activities. We wish Adair Pethig all the best for her retirement and are delighted that she is continuing as a Board Member. We greatly appreciate the dedicated input during her years as Director of Day Services for the 206 Club. Mary Harrison has completed the first sessions of 50+ for the year and has been ably assisted by Julie Begg. The varied and interesting programmes, along with the fellowship were greatly enjoyed by all attendees. Thank you. 50+ will start again on Friday 13 August. Enquiries for Total Mobility assessment, courtesy drivers and all concerns are welcomed at Age Concern’s office, 206 Cameron Street, or phone 308-6817.

Ashburton Citizens Association

Ashburton Citizens Association 2021 Annual General Meeting, Thursday July 22 – Greer Ricketts was reappointed, unopposed as chairperson. The group was delighted to welcome guest speaker Michelle Brett – Chair of Hakatere Marae. While significant progress and development has occurred at Hakatere Marae during Michelle’s Chairmanship, the group was particularly interested in understanding the role that the Marae played, as a Welfare Centre, during the June floods. It was reassuring to hear how prepared and well organised the Marae Komiti and Volunteers were. The Marae were immensely humbled by the community support and offerings of food, time and the very generous donations from both Harvey Norman and Noel Leemings. It was a revelation, that the Ashburton Hospital had supported with laundry and laundering services. It is never too early to start preparing for the next State of Emergency response – contact the Marae directly, to clarify their needs. Interest was shown for the Marae Te Tiriti O Waitangi – Treaty of Waitangi workshops – Friday 30th July (10.30am-12.30pm) and Tuesday August 3 (5.00pm-7.00pm). Ashburton Citizen’s Association priority for the next twelve months is to become better informed on Civic matters, Civil Defence and Transport Solutions – for the betterment of the people of the Ashburton District.

Ashburton Combined Friendship Club

Our first speaker was Sue Abel, who recently took over the role of Ashburton Neighbourhood Support Co-ordinator. Neighbourhood Support aims to foster connections and community between neighbours and so reduce isolation. It helps neighbours to work together to keep themselves and their properties safe. It is about neighbours looking out for each other. Sue is also working on the “Ashburton Gets Ready” program. This is the Civil Defence system that enables the Council to quickly communicate to residents in times of emergency by way of texts. It came into its own during the recent flood events when subscribers received timely updates as conditions changed. More information can be found by Googling “Ashburton Gets Ready”. Our main speaker was Fr Dan Doyle, a retired Catholic Priest who has made many trips to the American McMurdo Station and the other American Bases in Antarctica. The day he spoke to us, the NZ Airforce had just returned from a successful winter rescue flight to McMurdo so he explained how a mission like this would operate. He explained that if a plane needed to land on the ice runway in winter the graders to clear the snow would be operated remotely from the USA; drivers were not needed. He told us a series of interesting and

89. Good on you David. Next up was Karen Smith on the keyboard. She played a super medley plus “Hopscotch Polka”, “Castle on a Cloud”, please others. A really good choice of songs. The members were singing along and enjoying themselves. Michael Kingsbury played the piano accordion. He doesn’t usually play solo, but it was delightful to say the least. Michael played a scottish and irish medley, “The Umbrella Man”, “Wheels” and “In the mood” just to name a few. No music for some of them! He is too clever. Last up was Ann Allott on the piano. Ann also teaches the piano. A real pleasure to listen to her professional performance. She played “Alone but not lonely”, “Wishing you were somehow here again” and “Always there”. Irene then joined Ann. Irene played the piano accordion and Ann played the Melodica (reminded me of my school days). They played “Pokarekare” and “The long white cloud”. Really good duet. Special thanks to Irene for a great programme. Supper was served by Lyn Peterson and Janet Smith. Thank Ladies. Rona Hayward has Richard Hore CDs for sale. If anyone would like to purchase one, please phone Rona on 308 0189. Our next club night is at 7.30 pm on the 16th August at the Senior Centre, 206 Cameron Street. All are welcome.

Ashburton Woodworkers Ashburton Neighbourhood support co-ordinator, Sue Abel. amusing anecdotes from his many trips south. The big military planes they flew south in were not always well set up for passengers and could be very cold. Sometimes if vehicles were being transported it was possible to get a more comfortable seat in a cab. The coldest temperature he encountered was -100 degrees. The South Pole moves a few metres from year to year and a new marker is put in every year. Back in the day there was an arrangement with the Americans for Catholic Chaplaincy services to be supported from Christchurch and a number of priests were rostered on for a month at a time over the summer season. Meetings second Tuesday of month, Senior’s Centre 206 Cameron St, 9.30am. Visitors welcome. Phone Joe 0274 339 018. ashcomboclub@gmail.com

Ashburton Golf Club

He has been knocking on the door over the last few weeks and eventually Men’s Captain Terry K kicked it down with a great score of 85 points in the Irish stableford played on Saturday. He finished up 8 points clear of Blair Snowball in second place, and a further 3 in front of Noel “It’s the way I tell em” Sutton. These boys also pick up big points for this years RMF Silva Cup, giving their chances of a top 30 finish and a place in the finals series a major boost. This Saturday we have round 1 of the Brandon Cup, which is a 3 round stableford competition over the next 3 weeks. Best combined points over all 3 rounds will pick up the trophy. All the rounds are RMF Silva qualifiers as well, so you can give your score a great help over the next few weeks. On Sunday, all our pennants teams are in action. The scratch Holmes teams are down in North Otago, where our number 1 team will face the hosts, and our number 2 team play Temuka. Two nailed on wins there, I am sure! The high-flying Redpath team, hopefully keep Davo warming the bench when they travel to Levels to take on Tinwald. Captain Dave and his Alex boys are playing Gleniti at Mayfield which will be a tough ask. Finally in the Patterson grade both teams are at Pleasant Point. Tom and the Vision Insurance pups are taking on a much-weakened Temuka team, and anything less than 15 points will be deemed a loss, and Captain Arkwright will lead the struggling old dogs against a very strong Mayfield team. I think the thought of locking horns with Harley, Big Grizz, Kingsize and all the Mayfield monsters has put the fear of God into the old dogs, as I have never received so many call offs. It got that bad that I even had to give Perry a shout. He should be fine though as there are no bunkers on the Point course. Results and stories next week. Good golfing.

Our July Club night was organised by the lovely Irene Williams. Play in was Iris Taylor on the keyboard. Irene is one talented lady. She writes her own songs and music. That’s very clever to say the least. She has been doing this for a number of years. Iris entertained us with a selection of toe tapping tunes. First up was Bev Lister on the keyboard. Irene had to twist her arm to play for us. I don’t know why, as she played beautifully. Some of the pieces she played were “Amazing Grace”, “I’m look over”, “The Rose”, “Sailor” and more. Thanks Bev, we are looking forward to her next performance. Next up was Rose Stead on the Piano and Irene Williams on the Piano Accordion. Rose has such a bubbly personality, and she has a wee giggle while playing. Poor Irene wasn’t feeling so well, but that didn’t stop her playing or organising the programme. They played a dance medley, “Schon 1st Die Jugend” and “Curtains of the Night”. Thanks Ladies, it was lovely. Then Margaret Twamley played the Technics GA3. Well it takes two hands and two feet to play! Margaret played it so well. We enjoyed the four super tunes she played for us. Raffles were drawn and the winners were Jean Tilson, Kate Tilson, David Ford, Alison Shearer. I’ll tell you a secret – David Ford is 89 years old, and he took number

Chair Dave Strong welcomed our 16 members to the July meeting then reported on the progress of the extension to our clubrooms and advised that Noel Graham, from the Christchurch club will be next month’s demonstrator. Show and Tell: Dave Strong; walnut bowl. Les Mattingley; model car with fine detail and several display works of pyrography. Bill Healey; bowl, with a paua embellished epoxy rim. Roger Scammell; another example of marvellous segmented jewellery boxes. Clarrie Brake then gave us an illustrated talk on the finer points of photographing our wood turnings then demonstrated how adjusting the image using the computer coming up with a desired finish. Roger Scammell showed us the results of restoring old family photos, for prosperity, and how to store on USB sticks, thus no photos, albums, slides. Thanks to Clarrie and Roger.

Mid Canterbury Central Friendship Club

President Ken welcomed 69 members and 1 visitor to the meeting and received 13 apologies. He also inducted Mervyn Cochrane and Brian Collins into the club. Our mini speaker was John Waugh, a retired hydrologist, who gave his views on the recent flooding in the district and showed graphs on the amount of rainfall around the foothills. He said when the water escaped upstream it released pressure on the flood banks lower down and probably saved the town from flooding. The only part of Ashburton that would

RSA Women’s Section

President Colleen Hands welcomed members on Thursday July 22, 2021. Apologies were received. The RSA song was sung, no birthdays this month. Sympathy was given to anyone wo had sadly lost a loved one and sick members were wished better health. Thank you to the ladies who helped with the RSA raffles. One more person is needed for Thursday July 29, this has been filled now. Members were asked to refer to their programmes regarding competitions. Next month we will play Housie. No competitions. Our speaker Dave Strong, was introduced. Dave has spent most of his life dealing with wool. He worked on a high country station, then at a woolstore in Christchurch, he became a wool classer and owns his own sheep and he judges at A and P Shows 3–4 times a year, he is also very involved in Scouting, especially in the Mania-o-roto district and he makes wine. A very interesting speaker. The member’s handled the wool samples Dave brought along. A huge thank you Dave for sharing with us. The raffle was won by Joan Scott. Competitions. – Winter scarf. 1st Wendy Marr, 2nd Kelly Rose Blackburn, 3rd Ayleen Beatty. Egg cup. 1st Kelly rose Blackburn, 2nd Judy Peck, 3rd Ayleen Beatty. Hostesses Judy and Kelly Rose served afternoon tea to end a very interesting afternoon.

Wakanui Women’s Institute

Ashburton Electronic And Keyboard Club

Welcome to our visitors and apology from Margaret and Bernard Reddecliffe.

be safe would-be upper part of Allenton and down to the hospital. In the 48 hrs of the flood, the river moved as much sediment as in the past 10 years. This was the largest flood since 1951 and all the places where damage was done then, was done in the same places this time. Our main speaker was Craig Wiggins, who has had many vocations. He grew up in Raetihi and through the love of riding rodeo made some quick money. This led to also commentating the sport round New Zealand and in Canada. After involvement with the administration, he took groups of NZ High School rodeo teams to Australia to compete. Involvement with jet sprinting led to commentating for them which included 3 world series competitions. After marrying a local girl and settling down in Mid Canterbury, he become involved with Young Farmer of the Year, auctioneering, and writing for the Farmers Weekly. This led to testing farmers physical and mental health from the back of a horse float at sale yards and ewe fairs. Surprisingly as many as 26-28 per cent tested in poor health. He also started up Zoom meetings with farmers to discuss their problems. As an escape from work pressure, he rides as Clerk of the Course at harness race meetings between Timaru and Rangiora. Recently he was presented with the “Ravensdown Agricultural Communicator of the Year” Award. Craig was thanked for his enlightening talk by Roger Paterson.

Guest speaker, and renowned rural commentator, Craig Wiggins.

Wakanui WI members met at Jenette Storriers’ home for their June meeting where President Juliana Protheroe welcomed members and accepted apologies. Motto – All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them. The Federation newsletter had been distributed to members which included a report from Federation President, Mavis Wilkins, on the National Centennial AGM in Wellington which three Wakanui members had attended. All agreed it was an enjoyable meeting, plus a Church service in the Wellington Cathedral and excellent entertainment by a brass Quartet from Wellington University and the “Operatunity” group. Congratulations were extended to Isabell page and Dianne Carter, who had been placed with articles in the National Handcraft competition. Members were thanked for supplying and serving food at the recent ploughing match and scones to the Friendship group. Baking or meals were also requested for the Rural Support Trust to be delivered to the Federation Executive by July 2. Further details were also given regarding Quizco and Cup Day on Friday July 23 at the Senior Centre. The meeting closed at 5.45pm and members then travelled to the Regent Cinema to see the movie Dream Horse, an entertaining film set in Wales where village residents purchase a racehorse. To finish the evening members had a lovely meal at Ton’s Thai restaurant. Next meeting Wednesday July 28.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 29, 2021

Squeeze on; playoffs loom Matt Markham

Everyone still in play with three weeks to go

Premier netball returns to the courts of the EA Networks Centre tonight after the school holidays break. And, with just three rounds to go until the playoff stage of the season, the championship round is really set to heat up as sides jostle and fight hard for a spot in the post-season. And right now, those four spots still belong to anyone. Hampstead and Celtic currently set the pace with eight competition points and on form so far throughout the season seeing one of those two sides miss out on the top four seems impossible, but it’s below them where things get interesting.

Back on court What: Mid Canterbury’s

Premier Netball competition Where: EA Networks Centre When: Tonight, first games from 6.15pm Who: Game of the round comes at 8.15 when United and Methven do battle in Premier 1.

Methven and Southern currently hold down third and fourth respectively with Ashburton College three points behind them, while United who are 0-2 are at the bottom. The late clash of the night, between Methven and United, may well prove to be the most-important of the evening, with major permutations for both sides depending on the result. United are yet to pick up a point in the championship round and find themselves languishing at the bottom of the standings. Granted though, their two matches thus far have been against Hampstead and Celtic, so their run home looks very appealing – but they’ve also been a little out of sorts in recent weeks. A freshen-up and a chance to get a few of their walking wounded back on the court might be the key to turning things around. At their best, they’re more than capable – as evidenced by their round one victory over the otherwise unbeaten Hampstead – but there’s a lot of ground to be made up. Win tonight and they give themselves a good chance – but defeat could really pile the pressure on, and leave them susceptible when it comes to Southern and College in the final two weeks. Tonight’s other matches begin with the plucky Southern side taking on Celtic in the opening match. Celtic have looked strong

through two rounds, but like all sides will be conscious of the threat that the Southern ladies possess, especially as they continue to gain confidence and momentum throughout the season. Tonight’s middle game sees competition leaders and favourites, Hampstead take on Ashburton College A for just the second time this season. College are on the upward trend after advancing from Premier 2 back into Premier 1 at the start of this round, and while few would favour them to topple Hampstead, other sides in the competition will be keeping a close eye on their progress looking ahead to the final two rounds. For Hampstead, it’s really just a case of doing what they’ve been doing – winning. Tonight’s a good opportunity to blow out any cobwebs ahead of the final few rounds and to build momentum toward defending their title in a few weeks. In Premier 2 tonight, a battle of Methven kicks off the round when the two sides in Premier 2 take each other on, before a top-of-thetable clash between Mt Somers and Hampstead, which will determine who takes the favourite tag toward the playoffs. The round is completed by Southern and Celtic. In Premier 3, Ashburton College U18 take on Ashburton College B in the first game of the round while Mt Somers B will tackle Ashburton College Y10A in the other clash.

Without a win next to their name for the championship round, the pressure goes on United to deliver tonight when they take on Methven.

HOCKEY

Wakanui retain newly minted Doig Cup Left – The Wakanui Women’s Division One team receive the newly named Doig Cup from Kieren O’Grady.

Matt Markham It’s the same trophy that’s sat in their trophy cabinet all season, but now it’s even more special. When Mid Canterbury Hockey reconstructed their playing season earlier this year and moved to a straight local competition, over the normal trips to South Canterbury, the need for some new trophies was introduced and up until recently one sat unnamed. The Challenge Cup had been held by the Wakanui Division One women’s side throughout the season thanks to their unbeaten run of form, but when they took on Methven on Monday night – it was under a new name. Mid Canterbury Hockey have elected to name the trophy, the Doig Cup – in honour of one of the most synonymous names in hockey in the Ashburton District. The association’s patron, Mrs Aileen Doig, is a life member of Hockey New Zealand and Mid

RESULTS ■■ Shooting

Target Shooting

Canterbury Hockey, while her daughter Kieren O’Grady is also a life member of the local association and a former Black Stick, while her sister, Leanne McFadden, was also a New Zealand representative. So, to honour the contribution made by the family over many decades in all facets of the sport, the Doig Cup was born. And, on Monday night, Wakanui ensured that it remained in their safekeeping when they took on fellow competition leaders, Methven in the

return round of Division One hockey following the school holidays. The two sides drew 0-0 when they met earlier in the season, so the return match promised to be a good one, and it didn’t fail to deliver. Wakanui started strongly, excelling in their distribution from one end of the turf to the other and it wasn’t long before Sam Dalziel showed all her class to get her side on the board. The goal-scoring machine grabbed her second by the end

of the first half, and Wakanui were in complete control leading 2-0 at the break. Methven were determined though, and stuck to their guns, making Wakanui work hard, but a third goal, by Anna Gray put the match beyond doubt and the Doig Cup remains with Wakanui for at least another week. The match turned out to be the only game of the night with the other match between Tinwald and Hampstead seeing Tinwald claim points after Hampstead defaulted.

Smallbore Target Shooting Results, July 26 Mt Somers Rifle Club: Liv Fews 84.0, 91.2, Peyton Fews 79.0, 86.0, Zoey Reveley 75.0, 65.0, Hunter Lill 92.1, Jessie Lill 91.1, Tim Greer 94.1, 96.5, Bree Greer 91.2, 93.1, Brent Frame 98.3, 97.5, Eddie Millichamp 95.4, Kevin Fews 91.3, 94.3, Peter Peilua 80.0, 88.1, Dave Millichamp 94.2, 96.5, Stephen Millichamp 93.2, 94.4, Wayne Tubb 87.0, Andy Oram 7.3, 91.2. Ashburton Rifle Club: Greg Menzies 98.5, 99.5, 100.7, Sam Lovett 84.1, Corey Geddes 91.3, Quinn Geddes 98.7, Andie Geddes 86.0, Taylah Geddes 94.1, James Storey 94.2, Kinsey Storey 76.1, Lachlan Storey 91.2, Abby Calder 95.2, 91.1, Leo Wildey 94.3, Murray Cook 95.3, Garth Wright 90.1. Mayfield Rifle Club: Robert Spencer jnr 91.2, Lillian Snowden 83.1, Logan wheeler 75.0, Dylan Boyd 69.1, Tessa Boyd 59.0, Brooke Wheeler 77.0, John Snowden 96.6, Alan Wakelin 95.3, John Fleming 99.8, Carl Nordqvist 97.3, Martin Fleming 97.4, Andrew Donaldson 96.7.

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Puzzles and horoscopes

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 29, 2021

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Jesus Christ Superstar

SITUATIONS VACANT

Inwards Goods Supervisor

Trainee Concrete Placer Full-time permanent position Monday to Friday, Saturdays optional Company Health Scheme Apprenticeship Opportunity Local, highly respected company.

NEW WORLD - Ashburton Monday 30th August – Saturday 4th September 7-30pm, Sunday 5th September 2pm Adult $65 / Senior $55 / Student up to 18 $49 Saturday 4th “Last Supper” tickets $95 (fees apply) Presented by More FM and The Breeze The Ashburton Trust Event Centre in collaboration with Variety Theatre Ashburton and presented by More FM and The Breeze bring you the global phenomenon that has wowed audiences and now celebrating it’s 50th anniversary. Set against an extraordinary set with a large local cast this is a show for all.

Soundz Great Ashburton

Sunday 12th September, 2pm Adult $20 / Senior $15 / Family 2 Adults, 2 Children $50 Join us for an afternoon of singing with the Mid Canterbury Choir, joined by school choirs from both Ashburton College and Mt Hutt College along with special guest Ali Harper. The Choirs will perform individually and in mass items, Mid Canterbury Choir is thrilled to be sharing the stage with these wonderful young singers and of course Ali.

Wonderland Glow Show

New World Ashburton are looking for an Inwards Goods Supervisor to lead our efﬁcient Inwards Goods Team. In this role you will be accountable for managing the day-to-day running of the storeroom including unloading delivery trucks and vans, checking off deliveries and receipting goods into our computerized system, as well as general storeroom housekeeping. We are big on Health & Safety at Ashburton New World, so we are looking for someone who is proactive and who shares in this passion, given the high risk environment that is “Inwards Goods” What we need from you: • A current OSH and F Endorsed Forklift License • Experience using a forklift • Experience using SAP or other computer management inventory systems • Comfortable managing a busy storeroom with team, merchandisers, drivers and other visitors that use the storeroom • Being reasonably ﬁt and strong, as much of the work involves lifting, moving on and off vehicles and standing for long periods What you get from us: • Ongoing training and mentoring • Career development opportunities • Great company culture and work environment

0-5 years 10am All Tickets $13.50 (fees apply) 6-12 years 11-30am All Tickets $15.50 (fees apply)

Join the Glow Show team with a ‘Kiwified’ interpretation of Alice and Wonderland. Let your imagination soar as you are transported into another world of giant scale glow-in-the-dark puppetry for tamariki, educators and whanau. Come along and see the 8 metre caterpillar, giant flowers and march hare on the loose!

This is a full time 45 hour position, working Monday to Friday from 5.00am – 2.30pm, with some ﬂexibility for extra hours only when required. We are looking for an individual who thrives on a challenge, is forward thinking, clearly driven and excels in a united culture.

Applications close: 2nd August 2021 (Applications may close if the ideal person is found earlier that the date stated).

SITUATIONS VACANT

Office Administrator We require a full time Office Administrator to join our friendly support team in our busy Ashburton Accountancy practice. Saturday 4th December 7-30pm Premium starting from $ 84.90 / A Reserve starting from $74.90 / B Reserve starting from $64.90 (fees apply) A Celtic Christmas by a Taste of Ireland is set to tour New Zealand this Christmas. Watch two star-crossed lovers twirl beneath the mistletoe as award winning Irish musicians complement the world’s best Irish Dancers to deliver a heart-warming performance that will leave your toes tapping

BOX-OFFICE HOURS: Mon to Fri – 9am to 5pm TICKET OFFICE 03 307 2010 211A WILLS ST, ASHBURTON, 7700 www.ateventcentre.co.nz

Ashburton Furniture Movers

are a local Removal company that have been undertaking household removals within Ashburton and nationwide for over 25 years.

A Celtic Christmas

The role includes duties which will range from managing the front office to more challenging tasks. To be successful you will need to pride yourself on accuracy and attention to detail and have excellent communication and customer service skills and ability to deal with people across the business and externally. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, liaison and assistance with the Directors and staff, management of external communications, office payables and receivables, and HR assistance. You should possess: • Sound time management • Be able to work well autonomously • Have a flexible attitude • Possess clear and concise communication skills • Have an affiliation for numbers • Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of applications Interested persons should apply in writing with their C.V to swallis@gabitesltd.co.nz

Paveco Ashburton Ltd 13 Robinson St Ashburton

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

HIRE

NEW Asian, excellent service, beautiful sweetie, sexy, busty DD. Friendly with a good massage. Phone 0211 533 929.

GENERAL hire. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Street. Open Monday-Friday 7am - 6pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am 12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

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GRAZING

CHUBBY, busty Asian lady. Excellent massage service. Please phone 022 1395 223.

WHEEL alignments at GRAZING wanted All great prices. Maximise the feed types considered. life of your tyres with an Call Steve 027 3216 060. alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308 6737.

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Please apply in writing – including a cover letter and current CV to: donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz Monday 13th September,

Contact Martyn Wheeler, General Manager 0274 508 196 or email admin@paveco.co.nz

Due to population growth and demand we have the following positions available. 1)Full time Driver (Class 2 Minimum) – Involves Driving, Loading and unloading. Applicants must possess the following attributes *Be physically fit * Good communication skills * Be Punctual * Have Clean Driver’s licence * Able to work unsupervised Removal experience would be an advantage although full training will be provided. Hours of work and Remuneration will be negotiated on Application. If this sounds like you and think you can work in our friendly environment, we would love to hear from you. Phone Reuben 0274733018 or email afmovers@xtra.co.nz

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9.30am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Ladies exercise class. Please phone 3086817. Ashburton Senior Centre, 206 Cameron Street. 9.30am-11am PARK STREET LINE DANCERS. Join our friendly group for fun low impact dance. St Stephens Church Hall, Park Street. 9.30am-11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Weekly morning games, free racket hire, all welcome. E A Networks Sports complex. River Terrace. 9.30am-12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. We are open every Thursday and Saturday morning, plus every alternate Tuesday afternoon 3.30pm5pm. check our fb page for which Tuesday. We are based in the Triangle, 106 Victoria Street. 10am - 4pm ASHBURTON SOCIETY OF ARTS INC. Annual Exhibition is open to the public until July 30. Ashburton Art Gallery, West Street. 10am-4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street. Methven. 10.30am - 3.30pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS’GUILD. Meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at the Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street. 10.45am MSA TAI CHI. Cost $3 per session. MSA. Havelock Street. 11am STEADY AS YOU GO FALLS PREVENTION. Exercises designed to strengthen and improve muscles in a supportive environment. Contact Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. This session at Holy Spirit Church. Thomson Street. Tinwald. 1pm STEADY AS YOU GO FALLS PREVENTION. Exercises designed to strengthen and improve muscles in a supportive environment. Contact Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. This session at St Stephen’s Church. Park Street. (note new venue). 1pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong, non-counting, beginners welcome. Waireka Clubrooms. Philip Street. 1pm STEADY AS YOU GO FALLS PREVENTION. Exercises designed to strengthen and improve muscles in a supportive environment. Contact Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. This session at Buffalo Lodge hall. Cox Street. 1pm-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport. Seafield Road. 1pm-3.30pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS’GUILD. Meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street. 1.30pm ASHBURTON MSA PETANQUE CLUB. Social play for beginners and experienced. 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 29, 2021

Daily Diary

SITUATIONS VACANT

FRIDAY, JULY 30

Dairy/Frozens 2IC NEW WORLD – Ashburton Owing to an internal promotion, an opportunity has arisen for a reliable and enthusiastic person to take the next step in their career. This will involve supporting the Dairy/Frozens Manager by managing staff, being responsible for achieving KPIs and assisting in the day to day running of the Dairy/Frozens department.

6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Circuit training in the hall. 48 Allens Road. Allenton. 10am-4pm ASHBURTON SOCIETY OF ARTS INC. Annual Exhibition is open to the public until July 30. Ashburton Art Gallery, West Street. 10am-4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall. 160 Main Street. Methven. 10.30am ASHBURTON COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. Walking for about 30-40 minutes on Friday’s and Mondays. Meet Walnut Avenue hockey Pavilion. 10.30am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Seniors’ Coffee Club. Park Street. 12pm-2pm ASHBURTON JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. (Signing Centre). JP available for all signing services on Tuesdays and Fridays. No appointment necessary. No fee. Community House. 44 Cass Street. 1pm-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport. Seafield Road.

The successful candidate will have:

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• Excellent customer service skills • Great time management and strong communication skills

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• A good level of ﬁtness • No problem working in a cold environment

Tricroft would like to present AON House

This position will be Tuesday to Saturday – 43.5 hours. Previous experience in a retail environment would be an advantage, but ongoing training will be provided – including the opportunity to undertake industry speciﬁc training in nationally recognised qualiﬁcations.

The new Aon House on West Street breaks new ground with its co-operative and collaborative work spaces and means Tricroft Properties has taken another giant step towards cementing its position as a major property investor and developer.

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Saturday, March 13, 2021 | YOU AND YOUR LIFESTYLE

Netball is the number one chosen sport in New Zealand and in Mid Canterbury around 1300 people take to the netball court each season. This feature celebrates the Mid Canterbury clubs that keep this ever-popular sport alive and well in our district. ALLENTON CELTIC COLLEGE

HAMPSTEAD METHVEN MT SOMERS

Guardian Classifieds Canterbury Plains

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Thursday: Fine, apart from areas of morning cloud or frost. Northeasterlies developing in the afternoon. Friday: Areas of morning and evening cloud, otherwise fine. Northeasterlies. Saturday: Cloudy periods, especially morning and night. Northeasterlies.

A narrow ridge of high pressure is slowly receding to the east of the country, allowing a weak trough to spread onto the west of New Zealand from Thursday afternoon. A northeast flow covers New Zealand on Friday ahead of an active cold front that is moving eastwards over the Tasman Sea. The trough moves slowly onto the South Island late Saturday and Sunday, then weakens as it reaches central New Zealand late Sunday.

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E.B. CARTER LTD For all your memorial requirements New headstones and designs Renovations, Additional inscriptions, Cleaning and Concrete work Carried out by qualified tradesmen.

We are the only Mid Canterbury funeral home providing local, caring and digniﬁed cremations. Complete Local Care Since 1982

Friday: Areas of morning and evening cloud, otherwise fine. Northeasterlies. MAX

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Thursday Mountain weather hazards: None issued. Fine, apart from areas of morning fog. Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: N rising to 30 km/h in the evening. Freezing level: 1700m, rising to 2000m in the evening. Friday Mountain weather hazards: None issued. Cloudy periods. Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: Light. Freezing level: Rising to 2400m.

12 4 15 7 13 7 13 6 16 6 13 7 On This Day 13 4 15 4 15 3 29 July, 1962: A Taradale man broke his ankle when he 15 6 17 5 14 5 and several other people were swept off their feet by a huge wave which tore across the wall at the foot of the 13 7 13 9 12 8 Napier Breakwater. Hundreds of people watched the 12 1 14 3 12 5 huge seas from vantage points around the wharves. For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2021 Compiled by Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

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620 East Street Ashburton Ph/Fax 308 5369 or 0274 357 974 ebcarter@xtra.co.nz NZMMMA Member

They can be called into action anytime, anywhere, for almost anything. And they volunteer to do it. Guardian reporter Jonathan Leask spoke to our volunteer fire brigades about what they do. They all talked about giving back to their communities and helping people in need and the commitment required to do so.

RAKAIA SOUTHERN UNITED

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Midnight Thursday

CRUM, Michael Ralph – On July 24, 2021. Passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Karine. Much loved father and father-in-law of Sarah and Steve Duder, Jo and Ben Needham (London), and Amy and Brian Lowe. Very special Grandad of Lois; Riley, Kinneir, Archer, and Hazel. Our heartfelt thanks to the staff of Tuarangi Home for their kind and compassionate care of Michael and his family. Messages to the Crum family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family service has been held.

FUNERALS

Applications close 4th August 2021

Thursday: Fine with morning frosts. Northeasterlies developing in the afternoon.

DEATHS EVEREST, Owen Wilfred – On July 25, 2021, at Ashburton. Passed away peacefully after a short illness, aged 86 years. Adored and much loved husband of Robin (Bridget) for 63 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Phill and Jos, Di and Nev (Australia) and Sue and Phil. Loved Grandad of Mark and Mel, Anna and James, Paul and Sarah, Loz and Jacob, Brit, Lucy, and Ben and special Great Grandad of Arthur, Emma, William, Patrick, Frank and Max. Messages to the Everest family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Owen’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on MONDAY, August 2, 2021 commencing at 11am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

ASHBURTON

If you are really passionate about a career in the retail food sector, please apply in the strictest conﬁdence, including a current CV and covering letter to: donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz

Ashburton Weather

DEATHS ALBON, Frank Robert (Bob) – Passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021, aged 87 years. Peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loving family, at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Loved husband of Heather. Loved father and father-in-law of Graeme and Glenda, David and Ree, Peter and Karine, and Bruce. Much loved Grandad to his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Loved son of the late Jean and Frank. Loving brother of Jean and brother-in-law of the late Rowley. Messages to the Albon family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Bob’s request a private service has been held.

Saturday: Cloudy periods, especially morning and night. Northeasterlies. MAX

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 29, 2021

FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sport wrap

calling time on a week of sport

Back on court

Doig Cup

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Racing action

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Club news

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Premier netball returns tonight After two weeks away from the courts, Mid Canterbury Netball’s Premier competitions return this evening with everything to play for as the playoff stage of the season fast approaches. Full story P27

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