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Chch stadium part funding ‘considered’ – Riach Below – Ashburton District Council chief executive Hamish Riach was the boss of the Crusaders for 17 years. PHOTO JOHN DAVIDSON

Adam Burns Ashburton District Council chief executive Hamish Riach says the prospect of part-funding the Christchurch’s multi-million dollar new stadium would be duly considered if an approach was made. It follows ongoing debate and criticism of the Christchurch City Council who last week agreed to the design of a new stadium, at reduced capacity of 25,000, following a $130 million budget blowout. More than 20,000 people have signed a petition calling on the city council to overturn its decision to reduce its capacity from the original 30,000. There have also been reports that incentive fees to attract major All Blacks tests to the city could cost about $1.2 million with a reduced capacity, compounding matters even further. The plans have endured a long and frustrating existence since the Canterbury earthquakes caused irreparable damage to

The original concept drawing of the multi-use indoor Christchurch stadium.

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mated to cost more than half a billion dollars. Riach, who was the Crusaders boss for 17 years before taking on the chief executive role at the Ashburton District Council three years ago, confirmed there had been no approach or formal discussion around the planned

facility. “The Ashburton District Council has not received an approach from the Christchurch City Council,” he said. “If such an approach was made it would, of course, be duly considered.” Riach has hinted at the region-wide benefits of a new

the old Lancaster Park, which was demolished in 2019. There has been consideration of neighbouring councils including Selwyn and Waimakariri stumping up funding alongside Environment Canterbury (ECan) over the past few years for a project that at one point was esti-

Christchurch stadium once it is completed, although admitted it was hard to quantify just how much benefit it would bring to Mid Canterbury. “An international stadium in Christchurch will no doubt be enjoyed from time to time by a wider group of people than just those that live in Christchurch,” he said. “However, we have no data on what such a stadium would deliver in economic benefit to the Ashburton district.”

Costs for Methven tree lights plan blow out Adam Burns Costs to light up two aged oak trees in Methven have ballooned to nearly $25,000, prompting a rethink around the plans. The old age and condition of the trees, one of which was the 102-year-old oak “peace tree” in the town centre, was cited as the reasons for the additional costs forecasted. Extra reinforcements, cabling and the power supply had led the

project to blow out to $24,939. A reluctance to forge ahead with the expensive project meant further investigation on its options would be the next steps. Western ward councillor Rodger Letham speculated as to how much detriment to the town and Methven residents if the plans were shelved. Deputy mayor Liz McMillan asked if there were alternative tree options. “It’s a lot of money for the two (oak) trees,” she said. Ashburton District Council economic development manager Simon Worthington told the Methven Community Board that

the project was “a little bit more problematic than first thought’’. The costs for the lighting of the trees was to be split between the community board and the council, but community board member Ron Smith proposed the costs of the lights be met by one of the local businesses rather than “burdening the ratepayer”. Thousands of fairly lights have lit up trees along East Street in the Ashburton CBD occasionally over the past few years.

Plans to light up two oak trees in Methven have been put on ice due to the high costs of the project. PHOTO MADDISON GOURLAY 270721-MG-002

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Emotional day for Dyke family Matt Markham Michael and Nicky Dyke can’t wait to give their daughter a hug. The Mayfield couple were in Auckland yesterday, at Olympic HQ, watching alongside the rest of the nation as the New Zealand women’s eight rowed for glory at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. But their investment stretched further than almost everyone else, as their daughter, Emma Dyke took her place in the boat that would go on and claim a silver medal behind Canada. “It was a whole raft of emotions, for the entire day,” Michael said yesterday afternoon. “But we are just proud, all the hard work that the entire group has put in to getting to this point and to pick up a silver medal, it’s fantastic.” The Dykes travelled to Auckland alongside their other daughter, Sarah – who is based

in Christchurch – to be a part of the action at New Zealand’s home Olympic base, spending time with the families of other members of the eight’s team and watching the race alongside them. “It’s pretty amazing up here, there’s so many people. But it’s also been nice to be alongside other families of members of the team, they’re going through the same emotions you are.” The Dykes were yet to speak to Emma when contacted by the Guardian, but were hoping to get the chance through a live feed later on yesterday afternoon. Once she returns to New Zealand and completes her two weeks in isolation, Dyke will spend some time at the family home before deciding on her next move. “It’s going to be nice to see her and spend some time with her to reflect on it all and give her a hug too.” The 31-year-old Dyke is the first Mid Cantabrian to claim an Olympic medal since Hayden Roulston’s silver and bronze on the bike at Bejiing in 2008.

Silver smiles, Nicky (left), Sarah and Michael Dyke in Auckland following their daughter and sister, Emma’s silver medal effort in Tokyo.

Fears aired after ‘near miss’ at CBD crossing Adam Burns An Ashburton mother of two believes the unfinished pedestrian crossings amid CBD upgrades are confusing and an accident waiting to happen. The concerns of Mikayla Hindson were brought about after a near miss at an East Street pedestrian crossing this week where her seven-year-old daughter Aliya allegedly came within centimetres of being struck by an oncoming truck. Hindson said that she and her two children waited for traffic to stop at the pedestrian crossing near Kelly’s before proceeding to walk out. However, it was a truck coming in the opposite direction that opt-

Ashburton mother of two Mikayla Hindson says the pedestrian crossings on East Street are confusing and an accident waiting to happen.

ed to speed through the crossing, causing Hindson to swiftly grab Aliya and drag her back towards

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her to prevent her being hit. “It was so close, I literally grabbed her and pulled her back

and if I hadn’t done that it (the truck) would’ve clipped her,” she said. “It gave me a fright and it gave my daughter one as well.” She said she was too preoccupied busy protecting her childrent to identify the truck’s registration. But while she points the finger at the carefree attitude of the driver, she also believes the pedestrian crossings on East Street are confusing. “It’s just very hard to see, because they’ve still got the lollipop sticks which indicates a crossing. “It’s always been a crossing, but I think it’s just confusing with the cobblestones and their colour. “But I don’t know if he (the driver) wasn’t looking, but I’ve heard a lot of it happening lately.” The Ashburton District Council earlier this month said pedestrians at zebra crossings have the right of way and that the crossings had alternating dark and

light stripes which may be painted or paved. Infrastructure services group manager Neil McCann said some of the crossing points on East Street were incomplete and temporary caution signs had been placed near these spots. Hindson said the crossings were still not distinct enough. “I definitely think they should put some white lines on it, just to make it more obvious that it is a crossing. “Because it’s not safe . . . it’s definitely an accident waiting to happen and I’d hate to see a little kid get hit.” Social media reactions, P13

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Tim Davie A new report shows Lake Clearwater and the other Ashburton lakes are in a delicate state and are at risk of long-term degradation.

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Ashburton lakes at ‘tipping point’ Jonathan Leask Ashburton’s high country lakes are at a tipping point they may not recover from. A new scientific report commissioned by Environment Canterbury (ECan) and the Department of Conservation (DOC) found that significant reductions in nutrient loads was required to preserve

water quality in the high-country lakes. The study included lakes Heron, Emily, Clearwater, Camp, Emma and Denny, and two of the Maori Lakes. ECan director of science Dr Tim Davie said it was clear from the report that the water quality of those lakes was in a delicate state. “Some of the lakes are at risk of flipping, which means entering a long-term turbid, algal-rich, degraded state, from which lakes usually do not recover easily,” Davie said. “Lakes are often accumulators

of nutrients and legacy issues can persist for years after nutrient loads are reduced.” Davie said the science also showed there was not one single cause of degradation. “While farming land use is a contributor, so are the impacts of amenity users and birdlife. “The situation is further complicated by differences between each of the lakes. There is no single solution that will address these issues.” In December, a health warning was issued for Lake Clearwater after testing found high concentra-

tions of potentially toxic cyanobacteria. The lake was described as looking “like pea brown soup” by Forest & Bird regional conservation manager Debs Martin, who at the time was visiting her family bach of 50 years. The water quality at the Ashburton Lakes has been a concern for some time. A working group of statutory agencies Environment Canterbury, DOC, Toitu Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand, Ashburton District Council and Fish & Game, along with local farmers and other resource us-

ers, had been looking at the issue since 2019. Possible solutions also emerged out of a recent nutrient reduction report discussed on Monday and explained to the Ashburton water zone committee. Action suggestions included taking catchment level information to develop farm scale options, new requirements for sewage systems at Lake Clearwater village, including monitoring the effectiveness of new systems, and further work on quantifying the impacts of birdlife on different lakes.

Former top policeman leads Talley’s review Jonathan Leask New Zealand’s former top cop is leading an independent investigation into health and safety allegations at the Talley’s Ashburton factory. Former Police Commissioner Mike Bush is the Bush International Consulting Ltd chairman of their risk management group, which has started its review in Ashburton of allegations made three weeks ago. The review was called after an Ashburton whistle-blower aired serious concerns about Talley’s operations and prompted others to come forward with similar worries.

Talley’s Ashburton factory will come under the WorkSafe microscope, as well as a Talley’s instigated independent investigation. PHOTO SUPPLIED Bush and his team would also review the overall health and safety culture at the site and present its findings to Talley’s in August. The report would be delivered

to WorkSafe, which was itself undertaking a full health and safety review into all sites at Talley’s, which is one of New Zealand’s biggest food production and supply companies.

Talley’s chief executive, Tony Hazlett, said the company was serious about health and safety. “Talley’s takes the well-being of our staff seriously, and the changes we have made in health

and safety over the past few years have been extensive,” he said. “I believe that our systems will withstand scrutiny and validate the work our staff have been doing to improve our health and safety.’’ WorkSafe’s national manager critical response, Karl Maddaford, said they expected its own first complex intervention visit to Talley’s Ashburton factory to be carried out “shortly”. The intervention, as described by WorkSafe chief executive Phil Parkes, would be a top to bottom review of how Talley’s was meeting its obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act. “This will involve our inspectors reviewing health and safety performance from the boardroom to the workplace front-line with a particular focus on directors’ duties, and on worker engagement,” Maddaford said.

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Defence force adds support to $70 million campus Malcolm Hopwood Members of the New Zealand Defence Force have added their support to the ambitious $70 million sports campus proposed for Lake Hood. Southern Parallel Sports Campus (SPSC) executive director, Catherine Stuart, briefed them on the project last weekend and gave them a site tour. They’ve expressed support for the project, which required resource consent from Ashburton District Council to turn it into reality. The project could be one of the most significant developments in Mid Canterbury, with up to 1000 jobs to possibly result from it. Stuart has purchased Lake Hood land worth several million dollars for the campus, which she said would see hundreds of paying veterans from New Zealand and around the world attend its sports resilience and education programmes. She said the veterans would be men and women from coalition force countries, including Australia, Canada, England, France, Ger-

New Zealand Defence Force representatives on a site tour of the proposed $70 million Southern Parallel Sports Campus at Lake Hood. many and North America. “These are people who’ve served their country and secured peace around the world,” she said. “The purpose of the campus and its programmes is to build confidence, fitness and prepare participants for a more positive and productive future, enabling

them to support their families.” Aaron Horrell, a former special forces member of the NZDF, said the project had “so many beneficial outcomes not just for the local community’’ and would help create closer ties with other countries and their vets. Horrell, who served four terms

in Afghanistan, said New Zealand had about 11,000 veterans who’ve served overseas since Vietnam, many from East Timor and Afghanistan. “I look forward to being part of this project in helping our veterans get the assistance they rightly deserve,” he said.

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Stuart said the project team was progressing to finalise its submission to Ashburton District Council before the end of September. “This vital consent process has become even more urgent when we take into account support from New Zealand’s brave men and women,” she said.

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Roses have inspired the People’s Choice Award at the Ashburton Society of Arts annual exhibition. A watercolour by Christchurch artist, Svetlana Orinko, won the award which comes with $100 prize money from the Society of Arts. The award enables visitors to vote for the exhibition piece they like best and Orinko’s Sally Holmes Roses was the popular choice this year. Orinko, who came to New Zealand from Ukraine in 1992, started painting in state care and was encouraged by her teacher to enter Art School. There, she was required to produce 20 watercolour and 60 drawing sketches per week which were destroyed at the end of each term to ensure the same work wasn’t presented twice. She likes painting watercolours because it’s “transparent, glowing and a very seductive medium”. Orinko migrated to New Zealand nearly 30 years ago seeking “a better world . . . and to give my growing daughter a better future”. At the time of writing, the painting, with a price tag of $4750, had yet to be purchased. The annual exhibition closed yesterday after running for nearly a month.

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Police fleet facelift begins Maddison Gourlay The Mid Canterbury police fleet has undergone something of a facelift with the arrival of a new Skoda Superb Combi. It’s not the electric plug-in hybrid Skoda vehicles, which are undergoing nationwide testing before being rolled out for police duties, but the latest Skoda was still an important step up. It has significantly lower Co2 emissions, which was expected to decrease emissions of New Zealand police cars by 38.6 per cent per vehicle. Ashburton police senior sergeant Leigh Jenkins has already given the thumbs up to the new Skoda, with his team getting one on Thursday and second one is expected to arrive next week. “There is a lot more room to put stuff in, so when they have to cart cones and spike and in an emergency situations,” Jenkins said. The existing police Holden Commodores would eventually be swapped out for a new Skoda when they clocked up 120,000km.

Senior Sergeant Leigh Jenkins and Senior Constable Rob Hooper stand with the first Skoda police car to be introduced into the Mid Canterbury fleet. PHOTO MADDISON GOURLAY 290721-MG-005 It’s expected that by the end of the year all 16 Mid Canterbury police primary response vehicles would be the Skoda Superb Combis. One of Jenkins’ favourite features of the new Skoda police car was the lights on the inside of the boot door.

“Before, when you lifted the boot when you pulled someone over, people didn’t always see the flashing red and blue lights,’’ he said. “Now with these lights it gives a little more warning to oncoming cars.”

Patrol cars to get more life saving equipment Maddison Gourlay Mid Canterbury Police will soon be better equipped to help members of the rural

community with more life saving defibrillators (AEDs) in their fleet. New Zealand Police has announced a roll out of AEDs going into 368 vehicles throughout the country as part of its commitment to safe homes, safe roads, and safe communities.

Fourteen are expected to go Police in the Canterbury District and the Guardian understand there at least four police cars in the Mid Canterbury region that are already fitted with a defibrillator, with more expected. “In rural areas we can be the first on the scene, so if we can

have AEDs it can make all the difference,” senior sergeant Leigh Jenkins said. An AED can increase someone’s survival chances by up to 44 per cent. Without an AED the chance of survival decreases by 10 per cent for each minute that passes without defibrillation.

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Focusing on safety at skifields Police are currently focusing on skifields to make sure vehicles and drivers are safe to be on the roads. Operation Hannah is a multi-site operation targeting vehicles in and around skifields including passenger services vehicles (PSVs). Police national commercial vehicle safety team manager, Inspector Mike Brooklands, said the focus is on improving both vehicle safety and work-related road safety through road safety prevention, compliance and education. “Operating a vehicle or PSV in a skifield environment is unique,” Brooklands said. “The roads to and from the skifields are mountainous, are more likely to have fewer road safety infrastructures than our state highways, and more likely to have ice and snow on the road surface. “These combined conditions place greater strain on a vehicle and driver ability.” Police are targeting PSVs to make sure they are in a safe condition, compliant, and being operated in a safe manner. Police will also be checking drivers for signs of fatigue and impairment and making sure everyone is wearing a seatbelt. The operation started on Tuesday and will end on Sunday and includes Mt Hutt as well as Coronet Peak. The Remarkables, Mt Ruapehu – Whakapapa and Mt Ruapehu – Turoa. Eleven-year-old Hannah Francis was tragically killed when a bus carrying 31 passengers crashed near Turoa skifield in 2018. Her death was in every way avoidable.

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From Rakaia with love Writing’s romance queen’s novels being reproduced Malcolm Hopwood

Essie Summers wrote 55 romance novels, selling more than 19 million copies in 105 countries and published in 25 languages. PHOTO SUPPLIED

There must be something rustic and romantic about Rakaia. New Zealand’s queen of romance, Essie Summers, wrote her first Mills and Boon novel while living there. Essie went on to write 54 more novels in a career that lasted 40 years, selling more than 19 million copies in 105 countries and her romantic output was translated into 25 languages. Encouraged by her husband, William Flett, a Presbyterian minister, Essie was inspired to write New Zealand Inheritance in Rakaia, being published in 1957. After she died in 1998, her novels went out of print until a USbased fan, Ken Pierce, became frustrated he couldn’t find any available to read. According to Stuff, Pierce is now on a quest to republish all of Summers’ books electronically. He’s republished two titles, Sweet Are the Ways and Moon Over the Alps with three more to follow by the end of this year. Pierce plans to republish her autobiography, some of her po-

etry, short stories and newspaper columns. He’s also commissioned Tekapo photographer, George Empson, to provide photos for Moon Over the Alps. “I am adding brief explanatory notes and photographs of the settings of the novels, for the sake of international readers such as myself,” Pierce has said. Despite Summers’ novels being out of print, Ashburton Library retains four copies, including her debut novel New Zealand Inheritance. At the time of writing, all four have been issued to local readers. For those who are unfamiliar, the blurb reads “Roberta was sure Muir Buchanan’s interest in

her arose only from the fact she was to inherit Heatherleigh, her grandfather’s farm as Muir had always wanted it for himself. This was unfortunate as, against her better judgement, she found herself falling more and more deeply in love with him.” Summers’ heroines were said to be “brave, caring, intelligent and loved for their uniqueness. None of her heroes were violent.” Ashburton Library also has 20 copies of Mid Canterbury’s other successful novelist, Dorothy Eden, who wrote romances and thrillers. Described in Wikipedia as “one of the 10 best-selling novelists” in the world, in 1980.

Methven water upgrades to be fast tracked Adam Burns The Ashburton District Council is greasing the wheels on planned multi-million dollar water upgrades in Methven following a backlash in the town. Council approved in committee this week to move forward plans to build a $7.7 million membrane treatment plant at the Methven and Methven-Springfield water schemes.

The installation of two new reservoirs was also signed off at Wednesday’s meeting in an effort to bolster the current water scheme’s capacity.

treatment plant when it adopted its latest long-term plan a month ago, but the work was not expected to begin until the second year of the plan.

had already planned for some of the “ We work and now we have brought it forward to meet the needs of the community.

The $1.7 million build was expected to take nine months. Council budgeted for the design and construction of a new

But further boil water notices in the Mid Canterbury alpine town, the result of two major South Island rain events, sparked frustra-

tion for residents and businesses during what is considered its peak economic period. Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown said the new membrane treatment plant will mean boil water notices were a thing of the past. “These upgrades are great news,” he said. “We had already planned for some of the work and now we have brought it forward to meet the needs of the community.” During both events, water that overwhelmed the Ashburton River’s North Branch infiltrated nearby gallery intakes, impairing the quality of water supplied to

the town and neighbouring areas. Both the council and Brown have acknowledged that the ongoing water issues in the town were not acceptable. A combined water treatment plant for the Methven, Methven Springfield, Montalto, Mount Somers, and Mayfield schemes was considered, but was deemed not economically viable.

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Tuarangi Home over-90s, no date – presumed mid-century (1950s roughly) based on information provided by the donor.

Putting names to faces By Connor Lysaght

he Ashburton Museum is always acquiring new photos depicting a variety of people, places, and events across the Ashburton District. Often these photos will have captions describing what’s pictured, but this is not always the case. Without dates and details, it is not too hard to figure out. Photos of events and photos of places are dead easy, but pictures of people without names are the real problem! The photos on this page for example, all being groups of men, need naming. These images are of the Ashburton Radio Club in 1975, what is presumed to have been the fire team at the Fairton Freezing Works, and the over-90s at Tuarangi Home. The photo of the Tuarangi Home over-90s is a bit of an odd case – there are names written on the back in pencil, but some of them are very hard to read which casts some doubt on how we have interpreted them. The back row seems to read as follows: Mr McEwen, Mr Weston, and Mr

Above – Presumed to be the fire team at the Fairton Freezing Works. Right – Ashburton Radio Club, 1975.

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CONTACT Material for this page is coordinated by the Ashburton Museum. Articles from other organisations are welcomed, as is any feedback on what appears. Email: museum@adc.govt.nz Mail: PO Box 94, Ashburton 7700 Phone: 307-7890 Copies of the photos on this page are available for purchase from the Ashburton Museum Johnson. The front row is more difficult to read, and only the first and third gentleman from the left have legible names, being Mr Haworth and Mr Wright. We would appreciate any and all help afforded to give all these gentlemen the proper names – if you have any clues, feel free to contact the Ashburton Museum with your tips.

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New Zealand rowing’s glorious hour R

ow, row, row your boat – all the way to Olympic ecstasy. That was the situation yesterday in one of the most exhilarating hours in not just New Zealand rowing, but all of our sporting history at the Tokyo Olympics. Two golds and one dramatically close silver all achieved in our most dominant position – on our backside. How good? How good indeed? And how good that there was a Mid Canterbury connection, with Mayfield’s Emma Dyke pulling her weight as part of the women’s eight who came oh so close to gold, just unable to catch the impressive Canadian boat. Just try to imagine what it must have been like being Dyke’s Mum and Dad, Michael and Nicky, and sister Sarah, all anx-

Daryl Holden iously watching on a big screen with other rowing crew supporters in Auckland, willing Emma on as they chased Olympic gold in a gripping finish. No gold in the end, but jubilation nevertheless, with Dyke also becoming the first Mid Cantabrian to claim an Olympic medal since Hayden Roulston’s cycling silver and bronze in Beijing in 2008. The women’s eights were preceded by a dominant performance by single sculler Emma Twigg who, in her fourth Olympics, was rewarded for years of

heartache to start our Kiwi gold rush. That rush was bookended by the men’s eight, who probably surprised even themselves with what was an astonishing performance, especially given they had to make it to the final by coming through the repechage after they couldn’t win their heat.

winning the men’s pairs gold in London and Rio. As we know, Olympic glory is often decided by the smallest of margins. The women’s eight know all about that, missing out on gold by just 0.91 seconds. Not much more than a click of the fingers, a click which prevented

win meant a third Olympic gold for “ Their the remarkable Hamish Bond, who formed half of one of the most dominant rowing crews in history alongside Eric Murray.

Their win meant a third Olympic gold for the remarkable Hamish Bond, who formed half of one of the most dominant rowing crews in history alongside Eric Murray, the duo

Kerri Gowler and Grace Prendergast from making Olympic Games history. They wanted to do something that had never been done by winning gold in the coxless pair

and then hopping into the eight to try and do it all again the following day. The only rower ever who had gone close to doing that was legendary Brit Sir Steve Redgrave, who won five Olympic gold medals in a row. But he could never win two golds at the same Olympic Games. So perhaps we were expecting too much from Gowler and Prendergast. Perhaps the demands of their extra workload may have been a crucial difference in the women’s eight yesterday. Maybe. Maybe not. But who cares now? This is a time to celebrate some remarkable rowing by our Kiwi crews, with three gold and two silver medals from this Olympic campaign saying it all. And yesterday, in an hour never to forget, Mayfield’s finest Emma Dyke was just oarsome.

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Does size really matter?

omewhere in the dark recesses of what passes for a mind, I have vague recollections of a population sign at one of the entrances to Ashburton and the figure I’m visualising is either 13,550 or 14,500. Since those days, I had moved around a bit and lost track of where we were heading. It was after all the 1980s. A few times recently, noticing the rampant development opening up in our town, I thought I had better seek updated knowledge. When I say noticing, how could you not? Signs of fresh construction sprouts are everywhere. Flash new subdivisions on all fronts. Surely, I figured, we must be heading for city status now? Back in the 70s I received a posting with Kerridge Odeon to

Peter McQuarters PETE’S PERSPECTIVE Masterton. Not having moved very far from Hampstead to that point I was both fascinated and a little nervous as to what I would find when I arrived. Joan Barr of Barrs Mini Market in Nelson Street assured me that it was “much like Ashburton”. A little larger, at that time 19,600 and struggling to make the magic figure of 20,000 which would have given it city status. So back to the present day, I’m on the net and wahooo, Wikipedia tells me Ashburton has an urban population of 20,200. Really, that seems about

right given all the new housing everywhere. Other sources quote a lower figure of around 16,000. That seems too low. I’m glass halffull today so I’m hanging on the 20,200 number. If that is correct, why has there not been fireworks displays, street carnivals and general euphoria? Well, I’ll tell you why. Cos I missed the memo. A very important memo dated 1989. It decreed that the threshold for identifying as a city in New Zealand was to be increased from 20,000 to 50,000. Fifty Blinkin Thousand! That’s quite some shifting of the goalposts. Timaru, home to our carnival-loving seaside mates down the road was always regarded as a city. I worked there for five years and always considered

the place “the big smoke,” next to Christchurch’s much bigger smoke. But now it seems, despite our best efforts at growth, encouraging citizens from all over to live the dream in Mid Canterbury, we are never going to be a city. Just a big town with new shiny bits like our regional neighbours of not dissimilar size, Rangiora and Rolleston. Maybe our new slogan could be, “Ashburton. Born a town. Identifying as a city.” Broadcaster Peter Mac is Ashburton born and bred and the afternoon host on the Hokonui Radio Network. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

Public air concerns over CBD crossings From P3 An alleged near miss at a pedestrian crossing on Ashburton’s East Street has sparked a response from the community. Are the crossings discernible enough? Do motorists know the pedestrian crossings are indeed crossings? Or do pedestrians need to heed even more caution around the busting town centre amid extensive roadworks right now? The following comments are from the Ashburton Notice Board. “My kids are taught not to cross until they see the cars slow to a stop. It’s very poorly marked at the moment.” - Samantha Caldwell “How dare cars be on the road. Stop. Look. Listen.” - Liam Jack “Sounds like the drivers’ fault not paying attention. There are a lot of very lazy unsafe drivers in this town.” - Teariki Jnr Takairangi

YOU DON’T SAY? Should the Ashburton District Council consider funding a portion of the planned multi-million dollar Christchurch Stadium if approached?

Jake Tull “No. They’ve had enough time to sort it out, considering how long it’s been going on for.”

Sally Box “Definitely not. We have a lot going on here, such as roading. There’s a lot of things that already need funding in Ashburton.”

Emmily Harmer “Yep. I know a lot of Ashburtonians who already go north. And if it helps increase the size for gigs, etc. People shouldn’t be short-sighted and need to think long term.”

Eddy O’Malley “No we don’t need another rates increase to help fund that. There’s enough on here already.”

The pedestrian crossing on East Street where the alleged incident occurred. “I find you need to stop and wait as while the road works are on, its not clear enough for motorists. I never walk straight onto a pedestrian crossing, as there is always one motorist who might be in a ‘dream’ and not see you.” - Karen Harcourt “I must admit I didn’t realise it

was a crossing at first. I always look for the white lines for pedestrians they need to make it more visible.” - Anita O’Keefe “The East Street crossings are a council problem due to lack of correct signage.” - Fubar Gom “The fence and outdoor dining distracts from drivers seeing pe-

destrians clearly.” - Deborah Manhire “The traffic management down there at the moment is a disgrace. Safety is the number one reason and with the number of near misses, it’s obvious that they are failing it in many areas.” - Kirsten Diack

Catherine Markillie “Yes agree with Sarah. We need a bridge first and foremost.” Sarah Holmes “Yes, but only if we get a new bridge as a trade.”

LETTERS New slogan I thought a good slogan might as follows: Ashburton – Hakatere: Mountains to the Sea, What a Great Place to Be Craig Bishop

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Bob Brown “Yes I think they should. Surprised they haven’t approached us already. A lot of Ashburton people will use that stadium.”

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Blue Duck Station’s rustic sign.

Gorgeous high country scenes as far a

Blue Duck Station’s Frontier Lodge.

The old Depot building, which was once the supplies store for those who broke in the rugged country at the ill-fated Kaiwhakauka settlement.

Finding Horse-trekking at Blue Duck Station.

t’s a kingdom of long soulful valleys, striking geological formations, beautiful gorges, stirring rainforest and stupendous balcony views high on the hilltops, reaching right across the central North Island. Owned and operated since its establishment in 2005 by Dan Steele, Blue Duck Station is dedicated to farming smarter, honouring the history and environmental regeneration on a grand scale. He’s like a sustainable Fred Dagg, a happy conservation warrior, a good keen man with a deepseated environmental conscience. Never one to rest on his laurels, his grand vision for environmental restoration sees him frequently expressing frustration at the lack of hours in a day. He’s a natural raconteur who will instantly cast you under his

Deep in the heart of the Ruapehu District, at the confluence of the Retaruke and Whanganui Rivers, lies a realm of rugged wonder, a wilderness experience to blow your socks off. By Mike Yardley inspirational spell. Dan dreams of the day when there are so many kiwi thriving on the land, you have to shoo them out of your way. Dovetailing with his parents’ farm, Retaruke Station, and wrapped in the rainforest splendour of Whanganui National Park, Dan’s kingdom spans nearly 3000 hectares. One of the first things I noticed on arrival at this sprawling high country station are the wetland

projects that Dan has embarked upon, determined to improve the water quality of the rivers. The newly-created wetlands act as giant water purifiers that catch the water flowing off the hills, before it spills into the rivers. Sheep and beef farming continues, but conservation is at the heart of Blue Duck Station, including bolstering the local population of its namesake, the endangered whio or blue duck, which adorns our $10 note.

Passionate about protecting the species, Dan tells me they are now registering the highest-ever recorded duck counts on the station. Dan took me on a comprehensive ATV safari tour all over the station, crossing burbling rivers, mounting formidably steep hillsides and basking in the ravishing blanket of the rainforest. At every turn, conservation endeavours are a constant, it dictates every decision made, with much of the farmland retired from service

and reverting to native bush, while waterways have been fenced off. Predator control is a relentless tour de force, with hundreds of traps located across the station. Alongside the usual suspects, like rats, possums and stoats, wild cats are a major problem even in the remote far-reaches of Blue Duck Station. Hunting is central to the conservation programme, taking aim at the wild goats, pigs and deer. Many visitors to the station

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as the eye can see.

The Blue Duck Cafe.

Stunning scenes like this make the station a magical place.

Conservation is at the heart of Blue Duck Station, including bolstering the local population of its namesake, the endangered whio or blue duck.

Blue Duck Station’s Dan Steele.

are drawn by the guided hunting offerings. You can also head here to learn and to get involved with the dayto-day conservation work. It’s a place that fast gets under your skin. For the past decade, manuka honey has blossomed into another revenue stream, with over 49,000kg of high-grade manuka production off the farm last year. Be sure to stock up on the good stuff, from Blue Duck Café, which crackles into life at night, with the family-style dinner served around the fabulous communal dining table, as the fire roars and the conversation flows. Mountain-biking, kayaking and guided horse-trekking are all hugely popular here and the station has also launched multi-day horse treks, rediscovering the remote

wilderness landscape of forest, mountain tops and river valleys. The sense of history is ever-present, there’s a cluster of preserved historic dwellings on the station – remnants of the era when World War One returned servicemen tried in vain to farm the nearby Mangapurua Valley. Such a treasure is the old Depot building (circa 1919), which was once the supplies store for those returned servicemen who broke in the rugged country at the ill-fated Kaiwhakauka settlement. From Blue Duck Station, you can take a guided jetboat tour, an hour down the Whanganui River to Mangapurua landing for the stroll to the iconic Bridge to Nowhere, which stands testament to those settler farmers and their valiant efforts to tame the landscape. You’ll also relish immersing

yourself in the watery wonder of the river and its papa cliffs. Maori history runs deep. Blue Duck Station offers great-value accommodation in five rustic lodges. I stayed in the Frontier Lodge, paying homage to the first pakeha settlers in the valley. Sitting modestly in its meadow-like surroundings, the lodge has been designed to have a minimal impact on the environment. With ultra-thick insulation and thermally efficient glazing, it’s a warm and toasty roost to lay your head. With three en-suite rooms, each with their own entrance, you also have access to the shared kitchen and living area, while the wonderful café is just a 200-metre stroll away. If you want to have a seriously

good splurge at Blue Duck Station, the latest next-level offering elegantly graces the farm’s loftiest mountain ridge. Chef’s Table at Blue Duck Station is a daring addition, serving up one of the most remote accommodation and fine-dining experiences in the world. Accessible only by chopper or 4WD, the venture is a collaboration with youthful British star chef Jack Cashmore who visited, fell in love with and now makes his home on the farm. With three luxury double en-suite cabins crowning the ridgeline, a short boardwalk leads you to the restaurant, where a 10-course degustation menu awaits. The whole experience begins with an all-terrain vehicle safari through the vast station’s extraor-

dinary rainforest. Foraged and sustainably farmed produce from the land surrounding you, powers the refined tasting menu, from wood ear mushrooms and native herbs to farm meats. The stripped-back, unique fine dining experience under the pollution-free star-flecked sky of Blue Duck Station all combines to create a distinct bucket-list experience. Standing atop this towering terrain, it’s the horizon-wide views across the rows of ridgelines that took my breath away. Looming large to the east, Mt Ruapehu gleamed in the sunshine, while the banished one, Mt Taranaki studded the western horizon. It’s a spine-tingling location to match the experience. www.blueduckstation.co.nz

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tacey Broadbent loves it when one of her books come back from the publishers. “My heart fills up. I want to hold it. It’s the sense of achievement,” she said. That feeling of accomplishment has occurred time and again over the past six years. Since she wrote Dancing In Circles, based on her love of salsa, she’s been hugely productive. Stacey’s written 18 adult novels, five children’s books, three Super Mum novellas and a recipe book. That’s a huge outpouring for an Ashburton mother of three who also works part-time for a building company and proof-reads scripts from overseas. Stacey had a long apprenticeship before she started to write. She didn’t want to put pencil to paper or, in the 21st century, fingers to the keyboard until she was confident she could write and have something to say. Her preparation consisted of reading and absorbing stories. Her grandmother read to her and her parents supported her appetite for books. She could read before she attended Linwood Primary in Christchurch and then found a soul mate in Roderick Lonsdale at Ashburton College. “He inspired me to read, write and love Shakespeare,” Stacey said. There were even occasions when she became a publishing magnate. “As children, my sister and I used to create magazines and write for them,” she said. “Even then, I loved seeing it as a whole, the finished product,” Stacey said. She read a wide variety of stories and her inspiration came from life’s experiences and the styles and subject matter from published authors. “I got to see how others phrased things,” she said. Writing was in her DNA but she still lacked confidence. So Stacey took a practical step towards overcoming her misgivings. She took an online course in proof-reading and copy editing. Her first book was published in 2015 and it’s been followed by 26 more. She’s written comedy, romance, thrillers, short stories and poetry. There are children’s books illustrated by her son, Eli, a book that showcases zombies and some steamy literature with lesbian, gay, bi and transsexual characters. Stacey has a particular love of crime thrillers and authors such as Karen Slaughter populate her shelves. “I like to be surprised and not know where the story’s going or least suspect what’s going to happen,” she said. She knows she has a crime thriller inside her just waiting to be let out. It’s some time in the future but first she has a few other priorities. Because she has such a vast imagination, Stacey writes under three names. She authors children’s books as Stacey Jayne, she becomes Cyan Tayse for her LGBT novels and everything else as Stacey Broadbent. Her organised day starts around 9am when Bella and Kaylee are at school and she writes until lunchtime, then there’s an afternoon creative session until she picks them up. But the creative juices don’t end there. “I take notes throughout the

Stacey Broadbent has an imagination that extends upwards, outwards and inwards. As a novelist, she’s written about everything but first she wanted to read, absorb styles and know she was ready to be a successful author. Then she started creating. By Malcolm Hopwood

Above – Stacey has written books about her children, Kaylee (left) and Bella (right). Right – Stacey opens her computer, pauses and then starts to write her next novel. Top right – Words on the wall of her ofﬁce that stimulate Stacey and give her courage and strength. Far right – Stacey’s latest published work, Mine, a dark sins novella.

day, on my cellphone or in a notebook,” she said. An idea can strike at any time. In fact, there are eight different stories bouncing around in her brain, all waiting to come out. Her picture books, illustrated by Eli when he was 15, are about problems confronting children such as bullying, emotions and imagination. There’s another about aliens to break the mould. Her Super Mum books, based on her life have been very popular. “They are realistic, fictionalised accounts of how to be a super mum. It’s about rolling with life, my fun times and my accomplishments,” she said. “I address how children changed my body completely

with stretch marks, bladder issues and how things don’t go back the way they were. “I’ve also had a lot of mums reach out to me and I’ve incorporated their stories into mine.” If there’s a message from her Super Mum books it’s listen to your kids, your body and what it needs, listen to your inner self and don’t be so hard on yourself, ask for help and do the best you can. Then there’s her adult stories, some of which are pitched to the gay and lesbian community. They have totally different storylines relating to subjects she’s passionate about. “They’re based on my imagination, rather than my experience,” she said. “Whatever story is singing the

loudest, I’ll focus on,” she said. Her picture books are sold at Stork Network in Allenton and her adult novels and children’s books at Unique Boutique in the arcade. When she is not writing Stacey is proofing American novels, attending Ashburton Writers’ Group meetings and “dancing with my kids”. This month has been special. It’s seen the publication of her latest novel, Mine, a dark sins novella. Stacey said that she’s writing about the seven deadly sins and Mine is based on lust. “It’s about a girl with an abusive father who’s returned from the dead to persuade her to join his way of living,” she said. “I’m not telling you the ending.” You’ll

have to buy it. She’s already written about gluttony with other deadly sins to come. Stacey has many goals. One of them is to appeal to a bigger audience, another is to have one of her novels turned into a movie. “I’m receiving an income from my writing which is starting to grow as people come to know me,” she said. Her next assignment is a small-town motorcycle club romance but her crime thriller isn’t far away. “I have an idea in my head and I’ll try to start it this year,” Stacey said. “What’s so important is having my words mean something to someone.”

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Mid Canterbury’s Di Ruth Hall is in tune with what people want. From milking cows at Winchmore, she’s established the cream de la cream of musical attractions in New Zealand, at Violinos. By Malcolm Hopwood

uth Hall loves the Southern Alps. She looks out on them every morning and they remind her of Switzerland where she was born. Ruth, dairy farmer, skier, violinist, has chosen the alps as her backdrop for a unique tourist venture, she’s been developing for just over 10 years. At her property, called At Violinos, about 6.29 kilometres from Ashburton, she’s established a music wonderland, a Disneyland of music, on the top paddock of the 23 hectares she owns near Winchmore. Ruth was born into a musical family in Russikon, a small country town in Switzerland. Her mother played the piano and organ at the Reformed Church and taught Ruth and her four sisters, recorder, piano and violin. Ruth chose the violin and, with her sisters playing cello, guitar and flute, gave regular house concerts. But Ruth had another passion which took her to the other side of the world. “My family were teachers and I grew up in that environment, even attending teachers’ college in Zurich, but my heart was somewhere else,” she said. “I wanted to milk cows.” It was 1979 and, in the six months before she was due to train as a teacher, she bought an airfare to New Zealand. “I was 19, scared of the big wide world but wanted to milk cows,” she said. Her parents knew a Swiss family who farmed in Taranaki, the Bruns, and so she settled there. She milked their cows, learned farming and helped with the children and, when they moved to Whitianga, Ruth went as part of the extended family. The farm was close to the sea and, after she’d finished farming duties, she swam in the Pacific Ocean. “It was incredible for a Swiss girl to bathe in the sea. Back home we could only swim in the cold alpine lakes.” But then an introduction changed her life. Just as she was about to return to study at teachers’ college, she met Robert Hall. It was a chance meeting, but she was smitten. He owned a farm at Te Kauwhata and she stayed there in the week before she flew home. For the next two years they corresponded, with a month-long break in between, when Ruth returned to work on his farm. “I’d write weekly, the mail took two weeks to get to New Zealand and back and he’d write monthly,” Ruth said. But, by 1983, she knew where her future lay. “I came to New Zealand with my violin, skis, ski boots and a few clothes,” she said. They married in 1984 and travelled the country on their honeymoon. One place seemed like home Ruth plays one of her favourite instru- to Ruth. It wasn’t Te Kauwhata, but ments, the alpine horn.

Ruth’s outdoor chessboard, for the crochety or quavering. inland Mid Canterbury where the mountains resembled the Swiss Alps. Robert agreed to shift, but selling a farm isn’t like auctioning a house, post Covid-19. It takes time. With their property on the market, Robert and Ruth sharemilked north of Oamaru. Their trip south created national attention. They decided to take their two tractors and trailers, animals and possessions on the 1166km journey to North Otago. The pilgrimage was recorded by Country Calendar and shown to Sunday night viewers. In 1988 they purchased 150 hec-

tares near Winchmore and developed one of the best jersey herds in the country. “The cows were among the top New Zealand herds genetically and productively,” Ruth said. “We inherited a farm with few fences, thistles, old machinery and a basic brick house. We had a lot of upgrading to do.” The farm expanded to 400 hectares with 700 cows and four jersey bulls whose semen went to artificial breeding centres. The farm is where Ruth and Robert brought up their four children who now live in the North Island and Austin, Texas.

Ruth’s collection of gnomes. She’s given When they sold in 2001, to downsize closer to town, the farm auction lasted all day. “The sale of the farm and 800 animals was massive,” Ruth said. “Our cows were sent around the country with some to Brazil. I’m sure our legacy of quality jersey herds is still alive in New Zealand.” They bought their lifestyle property on the Methven Highway and, with the marriage over, Ruth started to develop what she called, At Violinos. She was also able to pursue other interests. She took up skiing again and entered the Masters Ski Racing Competition at Mt Hutt.

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Disneyland of music Left – Ruth Hall and five colleagues assembled and installed the pipe organ over nine months. Right – Welcome to Musical Croquet.

Above – Ruth’s studio and private concert venue. Left – The violin is the instrument she’s played for the past 50 years.

them a gnome away from gnome.

Ruth competing in a Masters Sik Racing Competition on Mt Hutt.

The toilet, flushed with pride, that serenades its visitors.

There she competed against some of the former national representatives and brought home a gold medal, two silver and two bronze in the slalom, giant slalom and super giant slalom events. “It was the thrill, the freedom and the speed of the competition that attracted me,” she said. But her main passion was her music farm. Ruth completely upgraded the home and developed the property to become a musical wonderland. Her studio is her own private performing venue where she arranges concerts by invitation. Its imposing feature is an organ

that Ruth and five others, mostly from Ashburton, restored over nine months. It’s like a blended family with the organ body, built in 1900, coming from London and the pipes, also crafted by the same London organ builder, coming from another instrument. The two organs met in Christchurch and now the best bits have been assembled in Mid Canterbury. “It’s there in my studio/ concert room not just as a display piece but to play,” Ruth said. The organ is only one of 35 musical instruments installed in the home and around the property. She

with him to the Antarctic. Ruth placed the needle on a Joe Loss 78 then serenaded on her violin to accompany the dance band. Outside, the garden is resplendent with features that would delight any musician. You can play musical croquet or enjoy an outdoor chess board that has a melodic touch. There’s a strong Swiss influence to her collection of handcrafted musical instruments and, as her reputation has grown, she’s had more and more distinctive instruments donated to her wonderland. “Switzerland is still part of my life. I’ve always been attracted to

has possibly the biggest collection of cow bells in New Zealand – more than 100 of them – all tuned to play melodies. There are tubular bells, Swiss cow bells, gongs, a piano, harp, chimes that play Pokarekare Ana, drums and a musical toilet that gives you a recital of stirring brass and symphonic music while you’re seated on the throne. There’s no music played by wind instruments. Her farm also features a musical museum. At the other end of her studio is a 1910 HMV phonograph, identical to the one Robert Falcon Scott took

the country of my birth but I’ve made my home in New Zealand,” Ruth said. Ruth also likes to perform. She learned the violin at nine and has played it regularly ever since. She’s just returned from Wellington where she studied with the Aroha String Quartet and will perform in a trio at the Ashburton Musical Club next month. “I do a hands-on demonstration for people and then involve them in a band. “It’s my baby, my hobby, my passion and it’s now a musical journey that I want people to discover.”

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Nissan Navara ST-X

A beaut ute

iwis are generally fair minded, accept change and acknowledge that serious moves are necessary to slow down global warming/climate change. But I, like many, have difficulty in seeing just how the Clean Car price penalties

Nissan Navara ST-X Costs: $67,490. Other Navara from

$41,990 (all plus ORCs). Engine: 2.3-litre 4 cylinder, twinturbo diesel, 140kW @ 3750rpm and 450Nm of torque from 15002500rpm. Transmission: 7-speed auto with low ratio transfer box–selectable four-wheel-drive – rear diff lock.

Quoted Overall Fuel Use:

7.9L/100km. CO2: 208 g/km.

Safety: Driver assist/safety

technology systems - 5 star ANCAP rating. Size: 5255 mm long, 1850mm wide, 1830mm high, 3150mm wheelbase. 1936kg kerb weight. Tows: 3500kg (braked).Kerb to kerb turning circle: 12.5 metres. Ground clearance: 224mm. Wading Depth:700mm. Warranty: Five year, 150,000 km warranty and roadside assistance.

to be incurred by most diesel utes as from January 2022 are fair. Especially as this extra cost to ute buyers will then be used to subsidise the purchase of new/used EVs, the increased numbers of which will create even more demand for electricity from Huntly’s high carbon-emitting, coal-fired generators! (Huntly currently is providing up to ten per cent of the total electricity generated). Accordingly, here’s a ute story.

In your face looks.

What’s most visually obvious about the Navara range’s recent make-over as it poses with Mt Sunday in the background, is the size and aggressively confident look it has from the front. As well there’s lots of other upgrades and revised features within and thereunder, some of which are inherited from the now shelved Mercedes-Benz X250d – including quietness!

Powertrain.

The 2.3-litre twin-turbo diesel four very quietly and smoothly delivers 140kW and 450Nm from 1500 to 2500rpm, as well as pulling strongly to 3500rpm. So the ST-X is suitably swift away from standstill and then delivers a quick and lively drive with reassuring overtaking ability, even more so in Sport mode (other modes are Normal, Off-road, or Towing) when it’s possible to edge under 10 seconds for 0-100kmh. The also-revised seven-speed auto, now with closer, well-sorted ratios, matches up so well and seamlessly with the diesel’s

peak torque, and certainly contributes to this! There’s two- or four-wheel drive (high or low ratio) and locking rear diff – depending on the selected settings.

The cabin.

With side-steps and well-placed grab handles entry and exit, both front and rear into the suitably spacious, well-furnished cabin was easy, irrespective of the vintage of the occupants. The back seat occupants said their leather accented seats were comfy. Those in front are heated, the drivers with power adjustment, most certainly were very comfortable for all the situations driven. Once under way, the consistent comments from everyone were just how so very quiet it was. The infotainment system, with satnav, operates through an 8-inch colour screen. It’s all tasteful, but not high-tech flash. There’s dual-zone climate air, but just standard, rather than active/adaptive cruise-control.

On road dynamics.

The Navara is rather unique with its five-link, coil sprung rear suspension and for a ute, a notably lively handler. This is now even more so, for the suspension has been modified and now incorporates many of the refinements/ changes made for the Mercedes. The result – even better balance, composure, and stability, both on and off the seal, where it turns into and tracks very nicely, with lots of grip from the Toyo

Open Country, 255/60 R18 tyres and well controlled body movement through corrugated shingled corners.

Towing stuff.

Which is of course a strong reason for people pay extra to buy a double-cab, turbo-diesel ute, rather than other vehicles for both work and recreation. Nissan say the revised rear suspension is stronger as well. The braked tow rating is 3500kg, but we couldn’t test this as the ST-X didn’t have a towbar.

Carrying stuff.

There’s a deck liner and Nissans excellent tracked and sliding rail, adjustable load securing system to secure the payload, which is now1000kg.

Safety.

Otherwise, the ST-X has a full set of advanced active and passive driver assist/ safety tech including a surround view camera, lane departure, bind-spot rear traffic alerts and more.

Finale With their new looks, driving dynamics, performance, comfort and practicality, the latest Navara certainly both reﬂect and deliver on Nissan’s slogan “built for the week or the weekend” so are well placed to strongly feature in the highly competitive ute market.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, July 31, 2021

Aussies get 5th gen

ia Australia has shared behindthe-scenes images of the allnew Sportage taken during its recent local ride and handling program around greater Sydney and rural New South Wales. Like all Kia models being launched in Australia at the start of their model life, the fifth incarnation of the brand’s most popular vehicle will be subject to Kia Australia’s stringent ride and handling programme. The Sportage’s domestic tune program, which has been developed over thousands of kilometres and a six-month period, is designed to cater to the unique nuances of Australian roads and the style of driving Australians’ best exhibit.

Identifying the market For Kia’s Chief Operating Officer, Damien Meredith, the localised programme – while challenged by Covid – underpins the brand’s recent growth in the Australian market. “Tuning our vehicles to suit Australian conditions is a huge factor in the satisfaction of our divers and has attributed significantly to the growth in our overall sales,” said Meredith. “Localisation remains an important process for our product range, and despite the constraints posed by Covid, Graeme and the Product Planning Team together with Namyang, have persevered to work around the obstacles, to deliver an Australianised product to suit our roads and driving styles. “The fifth-generation Sportage promises to be an excellent all-round package.” Kia Australia’s Ride and Handling Engineer, Graeme Gambold, who not

The heavily disguised Kia Sportage gets put through its paces. only tuned the current QL Sportage but has also localised the ride of over 50 Kia models across a ten-year period, is always looking to dynamically improve each new ride he tunes.

The all-new Sportage which will be coming to Australia with a choice of three engines; 2.0-litre MPI, 1.6-litre TGDI and the R2.0-litre diesel.

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onington Park is no stranger to the screams of racing engines, but it recently echoed to the glorious howls of a naturally aspirated 675hp (503kW) Cosworth GPV8. Working up to 10,000rpm, the operatic notes from the V8 engine signalled the first laps on UK soil for the Rodin FZED single-seat track car. “It was great to be back in the Rodin FZED,” said ace Kiwi driver Liam Lawson, Red Bull Junior

in FIA Formula 2 and DTM. I’d forgotten just how fast the car is but straight away I felt comfortable and realised how manageable the car is to drive close to the limit. I didn’t want to stop and nearly did more laps than I was allowed.” The Rodin FZED has been painstakingly developed by the team at Rodin Cars, led by CEO and founder, David Dicker. “After years of development and thousands of kilometres of testing on Rodin’s own circuits in New Zealand we’ve established the Rodin FZED as one of the fastest open-wheel race cars in the world. “More than that, we’ve also ensured that it’s easy to run, giving amateur drivers a true taste of top-level open-wheel motorsport.”

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Lawson proclaimed it to be among the fastest open-wheel race cars in the world. Weighing just 609kg, the Rodin FZED is powered by a 3.8-litre Cosworth GPV8 engine that produces 675bhp (503kW) at 9600rpm and 490Nm at 7600rpm. Its 826kWper-tonne power-to-weight ratio embarrasses that of a Bugatti Chiron (553kW/tonne) or even a big sports bike such as a Yamaha R1 (735kW/tonne). Indeed, to find a more impressive power-to-weight ratio, one needs to look at a current LMP1 racer or Formula 1 car. Despite a screaming 10,000rpm rev ceiling, the engine is capable of 5000km on 98-octane fuel before it requires a teardown inspection. That is 3175 laps of Liam Lawson Donington Park.

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lfa Romeo bids farewell to an icon with the Alfa Romeo 4C 33 Stradale Tributo, the last production run of the Alfa Romeo 4C, that 15 Australians have been lucky enough to secure. Uniquely numbered one of 15, the Alfa Romeo 4C 33 Stradale Tributo will soon arrive in this part of the world in the form of 10 Coupe variants and five Spider variants, each vehicle a true collector’s item for Alfa Romeo enthusiasts. First launched in February 2015, the Alfa Romeo 4C took the local performance market by storm, offering supercar speed, stunning looks and F1-inspired technology. Today, the Alfa Romeo 4C 33 Stradale Tributo pays homage to the 4C’s racing roots, remaining the epitome of Italian style, celebrated by its iconic sporty interior and exterior design.

“The Alfa Romeo 4C is a beautiful representation of the Alfa Romeo brand, culminating both Italian style and technical performance,” said Tom Noble, Director of Marketing for Alfa Romeo. “We’re thrilled to be able to provide enthusiasts with an opportunity to own a piece of history with the Stradale Tributo.” A true driver’s car, the beautifully handcrafted dual-mode, lightweight titanium Akrapovic exhaust system assists in the roadster’s handling and performance. The Alfa Romeo 4C 33 Stradale Tributo exterior is celebrated with a striking Special Ville d’Este red coat of paint, paired with gold wheels. Competition twotone seats, a leather stitched upper dashboard and the ‘33 Stradale Tributo’ dashboard insert combine to create a refined and premium cockpit, all further elevated with a uniquely numbered centre console badge – a lucrative adornment for the Alfa Romeo collectors.

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Still got that old Corolla?

1987 AE86 Toyota Corolla GT originally bought to cheer the owner up after separating from her partner has achieved a record price of £46,250 on Car & Classic’s online auction platform. Known to be the highest UK recorded price for a car of this type sold at auction, this rare 1987 AE86 beat the US record price of $40,000 achieved in March this year. Ordered new from Hallens Toyota in Cambridge, the time-warp survivor, complete with period Nokia phone cradle, Toyota mudflaps and dealer-badged registration plates underlines the continuing demand for original, usable modern classics from the 1980s and 90s. Originally costing the lady owner £12,500 in 1987, the now 92,000-mile GT was ordered without any factory fit extras, but the generous standard specification meant the owner could enjoy the sunroof, radio-cassette player and alloy wheels. Carefully serviced every year (at a Toyota dealer for the first nine times of its life), it was loved by its first and only owner. So much so, that even when vandals ‘keyed’ the paint in 2006 and it was deemed uneconomic to repair, the car was bought back from the insurers and repaired to an ‘as new’ standard. She simply couldn’t contemplate her beloved car being unjustly sent to the crusher. the generous Reluctantly selling the car standard after 34 years, the owner, who kept all the paperwork specification and even the brochure she meant the owner was given to choose the Wine Red colour, only decided could enjoy the to sell via Car & Classic’s sunroof, radioonline auction platform after a recent injury made the cassette player non-power steering car less and alloy wheels. than ideal as a daily. “We talk a lot about survivor cars, but this is the true definition of one,” says Chris Pollitt, head of editorial at Car & Classic. “So many of these ended up as drift or track cars or just rotting away. “Only the true adoration of this ‘86’ prevented the insurance company from obliterating it after incurring paint damage. The frantic bidding in the dying minutes confirmed the demand for a car that is now rightly cast as a legend in its homeland.” The record sale was further proof of the success of Car & Classic’s online auction as a place to buy and sell enthusiast-owned vehicles. “Our emphasis will continue to be on focusing on interesting and special cars and motorcycles,” adds Pollitt. “With escrow providing security to buyers and sellers alike and a hammer price that is what you actually pay, we are delighted to have sold over 1500 cars over the past 12 months.”

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he iconic Nissan Patrol has continued to outright winner of the gruelling Australasian Safari drive into uncharted territory and become four times. one of the longest-running continuous In 2021, the Nissan Patrol is as popular as ever with automotive nameplates as it celebrates its year-to-date sales up by more than 20 per cent compared to the same period in 2020. 70th anniversary in 2021. While the current Y62 Patrol is one of the most techThe legendary four-wheel drive has been a mainstay for off-roading enthusiasts, adventurous families nically advanced vehicles in its class, equipped with a and overland tourers since it was first released in full suite of Nissan Intelligent Mobility safety features, 1951, collecting an enviable cabinet of trophies and cutting-edge hydraulically linked suspension, a powassisting a number of milestone explorations across erful V8 engine and a spacious and luxurious cabin the globe along the way. crammed with modern conveniences, the Patrol’s origins are much more humble. Australia has played a Through five major generational The fifth-generation GU significant role in the Patrol’s heritage, becoming changes, Nissan has sold more than Patrol launched in 1997 one of the first internaand brought a sleeker, more 238,000 Patrols tional markets to sell the spacious body as well as rugged off-roader outside significant improvements to of Japan when it arrived locally in 1961 with the introchassis, suspension and driveline components that duction of the second-generation G60 Datsun Patrol. increased overall refinement. One year later, a Nissan Patrol was the first moIt was powered by either an improved version of the torized vehicle to cross the Simpson Desert when 2.8-litre turbo-diesel six, which now featured elecgeologist Reg Sprigg, his wife Griselda and children tronic fuel injection and an intercooler, or a revised Marg and Doug, charted a path over more than 1100 4.2-litre naturally-aspirated six. A turbo charged variant of the big six arrived in sand dunes. 1999, an all-new ZD30 3.0-litre turbo four-cylinSince its arrival in Australia, and through five major der replaced the smaller six in 2000 and the petrol generational changes, Nissan has sold more than six-cylinder increased its capacity to 4.8-litres in 2001, 238,000 Patrols. producing 185kW and 420Nm – making the Patrol the It has also chalked up a record 15 consecutive Australian Off-Road Championships and has been the most powerful four-wheel drive in its class.

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

Every Tue and Fri

Methven Museum Methven Pubs and Liquor history, call time and come visit our new display on the history of our magnificent Hotels, supplemented by some interesting historical liquor laws and consumption trends. Admission free but donations welcome.

Every Tuesday/Wednesday

Mid Canterbury Connector Mid Canterbury Connector provides low-cost return trip to Ashburton from smaller towns or rural areas. Tuesday run is from Mt Somers or Methven to Ashburton and back, and Wednesday run is from Rakaia/Hinds/Fairton/ Marae to Ashburton and back. To book a trip call 03 308 1395 ext 225 Ashburton open coffee mornings

July to September

If you are new to town or been living here all of your life, come and have a coffee and chat at a child-friendly location. All are welcome at the Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street. Please contact Adi 027 220-8791 or Sue-ann 021 679-348 to register. 10.30am - 12 noon

Hip Hop for Seniors Every Wednesday 10am-11am at the Ashburton Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street, Ashburton. $5. Phone 308-6817

July 31 Rugby Finals It’s Mid Canterbury club rugby finals time at the Ashburton Showgrounds Southern Tarbotton Land & Civil vs Celtic Paul Summerfield Plumbing in the Watters Cup final at at 2.15 pm. The Colts final between Celtic EuroAgri and Methven Combined at 12:30pm, the U14.5 has MCRU Plains v Methven at 12:45pm, and lower grades from 11.45am Floral Design The Geraldine Floral Art Group is hosting the South Canterbury Area Floral Art Society (FASNZ) annual Floral Designer of the year competition at the St Andrews Church Hall in Geraldine from 1.30-4.30 pm. In addition to the competition there will also be a floral demonstration by six Geraldine Floral Art Club members. This is a prestigious event on the floral calendar which attracts the very best of the South Canterbury floral designers. The winner will represent South Canterbury Area at the National FASNZ Floral Designer of the year in 2022.

August 1

South Island Half Marathon The South Island Half Marathon is being held at Lake Hood and will cater for all runners; whether you’re a beginner or an elite runner, the fast-flat course will give you the opportunity to do one of the fastest half’s you’ve ever done. All Walkers start at 9:30am, runners at 10am and the Kidz Dash (Under 12s) will start at 10:08am.

August 7

Whiteout Festival A day of winter exploration including mountain riding, pro rail jam, and a ridiculously stacked music festival lineup featuring Scribe. Held at the Methven Racecourse. Tickets $70. NZ Mountain Film Festival The New Zealand Mountain Film Festival is coming back to Ashburton. Featuring the Kiwi Made selection of films either made in NZ or made by New Zealanders. Screening starts at 7pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. Tickets: Adults $25, Youth (14 yrs and under) $15 - prices include booking fees (credit card

Second Fri of every month In Colour, art and craft club In Colour is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s monthly programme for unleashing your creativity. Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a month. 10.30am - 12 noon

Every Sat

Little Groovers Every Wednesday during school terms Hakatere Presbyterian parish, 127 Thomson Street, Tinwald. Musical fun for 0-5-year-olds. Gold Coin donation. Call 03 308-5272 for more information.

9.30am - 12.30pm

August 7-8

Methven Craft Fair A two-day boutique Craft Fair in the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall from 10am - 4pm both days. Lots of awesome art, craft, giftware and more. Free Entry, raffle and music. A Methven Playcentre fundraiser.

August 8

Ashburton Musical Club The Ashburton Musical Club is delighted to again host ‘The Chaperones’ Piano Trio (Jane Jarrett, Jillaine Watson and Margaret Maw), 6 hands on one piano at their August concert. The second half of the concert will feature the ‘At Violinos Piano Trio’ (Ruth Hall (violin), Alan Bower (cello) and Deborah Sloper (piano). Afternoon tea will be served after the concert. Members of the public are welcome and admission is “Open Hat”. Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton.

August 13

Shared Board Games Night Join members of the Ashburton board games club and Time Bankers for some board games and some fun. Bring your favorite games with you or join someone else’s game. Learn new games and make new friends. Held at Community House, 44 Cass St, from 8:30pm.

August 14

Ashburton Multicultural Night The Ashburton Indian Multicultural Trust with support from the Ashburton District Council is hosting the Multicultural Night at the Tinwald War Memorial Hall from 6.30-9.30pm. Snow Holds Barred: A Brrr-lesque Show! Warm up on a chilly winter’s night with Snow Holds Barred – a Brrr-lesque show in Methven at the Blue Pub! You’ll laugh, cry (in a good way), and be mesmerised with a variety of burlesque performances by a blizzard of babes, entertaining you and keeping the frostbite away. Show starts at 7.30pm. R18 ticketed event.

August 29

Model Train Swap Meet Model train swap meet, including model trains, scenery items, track, die cast cars trucks planes construction vehicles, kitset models, paints. Gold coin entry at the Tinwald Memorial Hall, Graham street, Tinwald from 10am-4pm.

August 30- September 5

Jesus Christ Superstar The Ashburton Trust Event Centre in association with Variety Theatre Ashburton presents Jesus Christ Superstar at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre over six nights as well as a Sunday matinee, brought to you by The Breeze and More FM.

Every Sun to Fri

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Art Addicts Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids. Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the gallery to get creative and explore themes in art. A great space for children to learn and interact with each other. Children of all ages welcome. Donations appreciated. 3 - 4.30pm

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Home & Heritage Sixteen local families, connected through in a legacy book about the heritage of the Ashburton District, will have pride of place in the Ashburton Museum. The museum’s Murney Room will be home to the Hakatere Home and Heritage exhibition, which is based on a photobook by the same name and published recently to celebrate the district’s diverse community. The photos in the book were taken by Ashburton-based photographer Emmily Harmer and they form part of the exhibition, alongside the personal stories of those who call Ashburton home.

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Ashburton’s Winter Market Local fresh food and produce, hot drinks. North end of West Street carpark. 9am start

The Ashburton Toy Library Open for toy exchange. 106 Victoria Street, the Triangle. Ashburton Aviation Museum A great selection of many aircraft, from the past to the future at the Ashburton Airport. 10am - 3pm

September 4-26

Ashburton Emroiderers’ Guild The biannual exhibition of the Ashburton Embroiderers’ Guild will be held at the Ashburton Art Gallery. The opening will be on Saturday, September 4.

September 11

Hakatere Parish Fair The Hakatere Parish Fair will be held at 65 Oxford Street from 11am to 1pm. Stalls include cake, preserves and produce, children’s crafts and stall, coffee, cake and cheese rolls, mystery bottles, plant stall, sausage sizzle, white elephant/garage sale and lucky numbers.

September 13

Wonderland Glow Show The Glow Show team is back with a ‘kiwified’ interpretation of Alice in Wonderland at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. Let your imagination soar as you are transported into another world of giant scale glow-in-the-dark puppetry for tamariki, educators and whanau. Wonderland Glow Show promotes Te Reo Mãori, the exquisite art of ultra violet puppetry, literacy and “Being your most creative self! Hei tino auaha koe!” Shows: 0-5 years at 10am, 6-12 years at 11.30am.

September 18

Powerade Peak to Pub Mt Hutt’s Peak to Pub is not just for the hard core, this race is achievable for anyone who is interested in challenging themselves physically and mentally. Competitors, either individually or in teams, travel from the Summit of Mt Hutt at 2086m to the comfort of the Blue Pub in Methven at 300m.

September 25

Bite Nite The fifth annual Bite Nite event will be held at the EA Networks Centre from 5-8pm highlighting the district’s diverse cultures through food and entertainment offerings.

September 27

Mid Town Mardi Gras Mid Town Mardi Gras from 9am until 4pm with over 60 stalls and the NZ Army Band appearing again this year. Boulevard Day The annual fete held on South Canterbury Anniversary Day returns to the Ashburton Domain from 9am-3.30pm.

October 9-10

The Extravaganza Fair The Extravaganza Fair is a community centred event with a creative and sustainable focus. It is a family affair, free entry, fun day out with a full weekend’s free entertainment. Unique & interesting market stalls, arts and craft, food, musical entertainment, the fabulous Ashton Family Circus, Dylan Daisy’s Magic Show,

Ashburton Aviation Museum A great selection of many aircraft, from the past to the future at the Ashburton Airport.

Last Sun of every month

Nor’Westers Muso’s Club A monthly open mic afternoon at Feeneys Lounge in the Devon Tavern, Ashburton. All the gear is set up, just bring your talent - all are welcome, as is any style of music. 2pm - 6pm

First Sunday of every month

Methven Market A local produce and craft market at the Methven Resort on the first Sunday of each month from 9am to 1pm from August 1.

Monthly

Ashburton Embroiderers’ Guild Ashburton Embroiderers’ Guild – meet Seniors Centre 206 Cameron Street. 1st Saturday of the month 10.30am - 3.30pm, 2nd Thursday of the month 1pm - 3.30pm, 3rd Tuesday of the month 7pm - 9pm, 4th Thursday of the month 10.30am - 3.30pm.

LuckyStar from festivals such as Splore, unique to NZ tiny homes, solar power, kids shows & games. All at the Ashburton Domain from 9am-5pm both days.

October 14

St John Garden Fete 10am -4pm Rakaia Gardens -282 Awaroa School Road, RD 11 Rakaia. At Ted & Sue Rollinsons. All proceeds being donated to St John Mid Canterbury (Ashburton, Methven, Mayfield) to support local services. The beautiful garden is located 10 minutes from Rakaia and 30 minutes from Ashburton. Open air site with craft vendors.

October 16

Relay For Life Mid Canterbury Relay For Life will be held at the Ashburton Domain from 10am to 10pm. The Salmon Run Jackson Holmes The Salmon Run in Rakaia is a fun day of sports activity including multi sport, mountain bike race, half marathon, long and short runs and a duathlon all based around the Rakaia Domain and adjacent Rakaia River. More details at www.thesalmonrun.nz

October 29-30

Ashburton A&P Show The annual Ashburton A&P Show at the A&P Showgrounds. Theme for 2021 Show – Showcasing Primary Sector Industries in Mid Canterbury.

November 6

Hororata Highland Games New Zealand’s biggest Scottish Festival offering a full day’s entertainment with something for everyone at the Hororata Domain. Watch the professional athletes compete in the Heavy athletic events, Highland Dancing Championships, Highland Spin, Pipe Bands, and the heart-pounding Mass Bands Closing March. Have-a-go in the Junior Warriors, Highland Spin, Archery, Tug O’ War, Kilted Mile, Children’s Colouring Competition and much more. Tickets on sale August 2021. Entries open September 2021.

November 27

The Exhibition and Fete Fun family friendly day at the Methven Trotting Club from 10am-4pm. All day entertainment and great food vendors. The best preChristmas shopping for stall and creatives from all over New Zealand. Vintage and Classic car completions. Miss Exhibition and Little Miss and Mr Pageants. Military collectors displays. Celebrating 175 years of the NZ Army.

December 28

Rods at Methven A hot rod show in Methven featuring hot rods, street machines, classic cars and motorbikes from 10am to 3pm in the Methven town centre.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, July 31, 2021

calling time on a week of sport

Who will it be? After an intense season, Mid Canterbury rugby supremacy comes to a head this afternoon when Southern and Celtic lock horns for the historic Watters Cup at the Ashburton Showgrounds. The showpiece of rugby locally, there’s no love lost on the paddock, and the race to the title this year is as close as it’s been. Full coverage: P28 and P29.

Sharp shooting

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Hanan Shield

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Swim success

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Blindside

Mid Canterbury’s leading sports writer Matt Markham

matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

STARS OF THE WEEK Hannah King Hannah is a bit of a fish. There’s no doubt about that. Two victories at the South Island Short Course championships last weekend continued a stellar 2021 for her.

99 years of waiting finally over

Methven claim Vale It’s been a long time coming, but the Methven Clay Target Club finally have the monkey off their back. The Vale Shield is one of the most prestigious and longstanding events in clay target shooting in Canterbury, and earlier this month, the Methven club finally etched their name on it when winning impressively.

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK

Watters Cup It’s the grand ﬁnale of club rugby for the season where local supremacy is on the line. Southern v Celtic on the Ashburton A&P Showgrounds Oval today. 2.15pm kick-off.

Netball Fancy a wee Sunday road trip? Head to Waimate and cheer on Mid Canterbury as they try to retain the Hanan Shield. Their ﬁrst game of the day is 12 noon, and the second at 2.30pm.

Football Mid Canterbury United kick back into gear in the Trophy round of the New World Championship, and are out to make it two-from-two today at the Ashburton Domain against Universities. 2.45pm kick-off.

The event has been running for 99 years and sees some of the best clay target shooters in the region – and from further afield – gather for a day of competition. The Methven side pushed away the struggles of tough shooting conditions under grey murky skies and claimed a total of 68 points from a possible 75 to win by three points.

Search on for Mid Canterbury’s own GOAT For a small region, Mid Canterbury has forever punched well above its weight. We’ve produced sporting star after sporting star be it on the hockey turf, the rugby field or even on the race track. But we want to know who you think is the greatest sportsperson of all time to hail from Mid Canterbury. Tell us who you think needs to be put up for consideration for Mid Canterbury’s Greatest of All Time sporting stars. Email your suggestions to matt.m@theguardian.

George Williams It’s never easy to step up to the plate and try and knock over a match-winning penalty. But Williams did it with aplomb on Saturday, landing Southern in today’s Watters Cup final.

The Methven Clay Target Club is now based out of their own grounds on Wightmans Road, and comprise of around 20 members meeting monthly for a get-together and a shoot. Pictured above with the Vale Shield (from left) John Berry, Richard Lilley, Shane Watson, Andrew Oram and Bruce Lilley.

Sam Dalziel If there’s a goal to be scored on the hockey turf, Sam’s your girl. A frequent scorer for Wakanui, she landed two on Monday night to help lift the newly minted Doig Cup.

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Defending the Hanan Matt Markham Claire Tappin has seen all she needs to see to know her Mid Canterbury netball side is ready for battle. And while there’s been plenty of graft going in over the past month in training, the hard work is really set to start tomorrow when they travel to Waimate for the annual Hanan Shield tournament, against rivals North Otago and South Canterbury. And Mid Canterbury trek south with the added pressure of being the defending champions. But it’s a challenge their coach is more than confident they’re up to. “I’ve been really impressed over the past few weeks, the effort that’s gone in at training has really brought them forward and they’re ready for some game time now, which is exciting,” she said. “What I’ve been really impressed with is the level of communication between them. “It’s tough sometimes bringing players from different teams together and getting them to mould into one and gel, but this group have been excellent.” There’s a lot of new faces in the Mid Canterbury squad.

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When: Sunday, August 1 Who: Mid Canterbury, North Otago,

South Canterbury Mid Canterbury are out to defend their title from last year, boasting a new-look squad with some exciting netball talent set to take the court.

But equally, there’s a lot of experience there, which players can draw on to help them through the rigours of representative netball. “It’s a noticeable change up from the usual club stuff, the players really notice it when they get on the court. “The pace of the game is a lot quicker, and even the umpiring tends to be different with a lot more play allowed to continue. “So, there’s had to be some preparation in that aspect, but those who have been there before have been great for talking the team through it all and helping them prepare.” This year’s squad, which will grow by a further two players when the side heads to the South Island Championships in a few weeks, is top-heavy in both attack and defence and that’s forced a number of players to adapt their game to potentially wear a different bib than what they might normally be seen in at the club level. But Tappin said those who’d been asked to take the

capable of switching from the defensive circle into the wing defence position as well. Abi Lunn will be one of the linchpins in the defensive circle, with her experience and ability to force pressure on opposing shooters a real feather in the cap for the Mid Canterbury side, while Laura Muckle also provides plenty of experience there as well. Sharpshooter Olivia McLennan will carry a lot of work in the shooting circle under the goal post with her shooting percentages and ability to land an attempt a real strength for the Mid Canterbury side. The team is being led this year by the experienced Leanne Clemens, along with Caitlin Adlam, the latter of whom looks likely to carry the majority of the workload in the centre position. Tomorrow’s tournament starts with North Otago and South Canterbury locking horns. Mid Canterbury will get on the court for the 12.30pm match where they take on Caitlin Adlam North Otago, and then again at 2.30pm when they play step had done so with open minds and accepted the chal- South Canterbury. lenge. “We were particularly light in the wing defence and wing attack positions, but we’ve got a number of girls Olivia McLennan who have put their hands Caitlin Adlam up and shown they are more than capable of Sophie Worsfold stepping into those Leanne Clemens positions, which has Natasha Waddell been great to see.” Noted shooters, LouAbi Lunn maile Manumua, Shannon Loumaile Manumua Vidler and Natasha Waddell, Shannon Vidler have all shown their ability in the wing attack position, Kelsey Hart while Laura Muckle and Laura Muckle Kelsey Hart are more than

Mid Canterbury

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Hampstead, Celtic book ﬁnals berths Matt Markham Both Hampstead and Celtic can now turn one eye towards knockout netball, after victories on Thursday night assured them spots at the business end of the season. But what happens beneath them is still very much a case of wait and see, as the remaining four sides jostle for the third and fourth spots on the standings with just two weeks of the championship round remaining. Celtic continued their excellent run of form with a strong 35-25 win over Southern on Thursday night to go three-from-three in the championship round. The plucky Southern side weren’t completely out of the action though, and will have their tails up as they head into two important clashes which provide an opportunity to meet their season goal of making the playoffs. Celtic get a really good chance

to see exactly where they stand next week, when they take on Hampstead in what many will perceive as an early final match up between the two form sides of the season. But, just in case anyone was still in doubt who the actual top seed of the competition is, Hampstead did some real Hampstead things and overpowered an answerless College A side to win by a big margin, 55-18, in the middle game of the night. However, the most important match of the night in terms of the run to the playoffs unfolded in the late game, when Methven, who have been quietly chipping away in the background for most of the season, toppled United to stake their claim on a top four spot. They won the low-scoring match 28-21 to jump into third on the standings, and now just need a victory against Southern next week to assure themselves of a semi-final spot in a few weeks. It’s not quite so pleasant for United. Already a heavy weight of pressure was on their shoulders with-

out a victory next to their name in the championship round, but a third consecutive loss has them in a perilous position now. They take on College A next week, and if they can’t get a win on the board out of that game then their push to the finals will become

At a glance Premier 1:

Celtic 35 Southern 25, Hampstead 55 Ashburton College A 18, Methven 28 United 21.

Premier 2:

Methven B 28 Methven C 28, Hampstead B 33 Mt Somers A 28, Southern B 14 Celtic B 42.

Premier 3:

Ashburton College B 37 Ashburton College 18A 21, Ashburton College 10A 36 Mt Somers B 15.

impossible heading into the final round. Even victory against College A this week doesn’t completely solve the problem, with a win enough to bring them level with Southern – provided they don’t win against Methven – who they play in the final round of the normal season. Down in Premier 2, there was plenty happening. The night started with an all-Methven battle and at the end of the match neither side could be separated with a 28-all draw recorded – leaving both sides with work to do heading into the final two weeks if they want to make the playoffs. It was Hampstead B who caused the upset of the night though when they toppled Mt Somers A 33-28 to move into a share of the lead with Celtic B, who were also victorious on Thursday night, beating Southern B 42-14. In Premier 3, College B got a win on the board when they beat College 18A 37-21 while the College 10A side also picked up valuable points with a 36-14 win over Mt Somers.

The Hampstead train kept rolling on Thursday night as they secured a spot in the semi-ﬁnals of Premier netball.

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The Watters Cup battle Matt Markham

Could history be in the making for Southern?

Just another Saturday afternoon of rugby, nothing more. That’s the Southern mindset this week as they head into today’s Watters Cup final with a chance at making a little slice of history. No side in Mid Canterbury, who has won the Combined Final in the early stage of the season, has gone on to win the local competition in the same year. It’s not been talked about at training this week, in fact there’s been very little discussion about the occasion that awaits them, but in both instances there’s a common understanding of the significance. “You can get a little bit caught up in it all, and it can actually change how you approach the game,” co-coach Jon Dampney said. “So, we’ve been really focused on just us this week – worrying about what we can control and treating it as just another week and another game of rugby.” As the Combined winners, Southern have had the target on their back throughout the Watters Cup campaign, and it’s resulted in some brutal encounters which has come at a cost. In the last month they’ve lost up to five players with season-ending injuries, including the loss of fullback Matt McAtamaney last week with a fractured jaw. “It’s not ideal, to lose so many players at such a vital point of the season – but I’ve got to give credit to those who we have asked to step up into their place. “They’ve had some big boots to fill,

ity of the work, I think. “Watters Cup finals are generally won up front so it’s a case of being ready for that confrontational battle there.” It’s been a huge season for the club, who introduced a lot of new names to the Mid Canterbury rugby scene, and delivered a telling blow for the region when they lifted the Combined Trophy, but you get the impression that putting the icing on the cake today would supercede everything else. With the chance at making history, making it even sweeter.

Southern but they’ve done it well and it’s exciting for them that they get the chance to be a part of something like a Watters Cup final.” With the loss of some key players, the emphasis to lead by example has been placed heavily on the leadership group within the Southern camp, and in that sense they’re lucky with many decorated players featuring in their line-up. “You can’t put a value on players with experience at a time like this, they’re really what you feed off and we’ve got a few guys who know what it’s all about, and they’ll set the tone.” Southern have shown constantly that

they’re most effective when placed under a bit of pressure by rival teams. That extra motivation to be better usually lifts them out of some tricky spots, but they’ll be keen not to give Celtic a sniff this afternoon. “They’re a very good side, some really exciting young players and some strong and experienced heads there too. “We need to be 100 per cent for the full 80 minutes, because if you give them a chance, they’ll take it.” Dampney said a lot of the questions asked of his side this week would be directed toward their forward pack. “It’s them who will need to do the major-

1. Brad Tarbotton 2. Callum Burrell 3. Adam Williamson 4. Eric Duff 5. Scott Martin 6. Scott Vessey 7. Hamish Mackenzie 8. Angus McKenzie 9. Will Mackenzie 10. Tom Bell 11. Finnian Cleary 12. James Hastings 13. George Williams 14. Makasiale Kauvanua 15. Ryan Nicholls. Reserves: Ben Naylor, Mason Briant, Jon Dampney, Jake Jarman, Elgan Pugh, Ethan Reith, Adaam Ross.

Celtic hoping there’s 101 reasons to celebrate in 2021 Irrelevant of the outcome of today’s Watters Cup final it’s been a big year for the Celtic Rugby Club. Turning 100 is a massive achievement for any club or organisation, and they celebrated in fine style earlier in the year – hoping all the while that their senior side might get the chance to hoist some silverware up into the air at some stage of the season. And now they’ve got their chance. But while it’s been a big year for the club, it’s been a huge year for the senior team. They’ve welcomed in a new coaching set-up in Matt Winter and Danny Hurley, introduced a plethora of new, young and exciting players to the local senior competition and dented a few reputations along the way too. “It’s been a big year for sure – and I’m pretty proud of the way the entire squad has grown and developed,” Winter said.

Celtic 1. Jake Edwards 2. Max Stapleton 3. Hamish Finnie 4. Jack Harrex 5. Shepherd Mhembere 6. Kaydis Hona 7. Ashton McArthur 8. Logan Flett 9. Liam McCormack 10. Nathan McCloy 11. Paovale Sofai 12. Isireli Masiwini 13. Monty Nixon 14. Raitube Vasurakuta 15. Cam Butler. Reserves: Mitchell Coyle, Keanu Huria, Mark Tait, Angus Lindsay, Cameron Turpin, Troy Edwards, Elyh McKibbin.

“But there is one more job to do, and we’re up for the occasion and looking forward to the challenge of taking on a really good Southern side this week.” It’s been a good week at Keenans Road. Both Winter and Hurley have been impressed with the way their men have stepped up to the challenge of preparing for a final – especially considering that for many, it’s an entirely new experience for them. In that sense, they’ve looked to their leadership group to set the conversation tone. “It’s been something really noticeable in the past few weeks actually, our leadership group have really stepped up their game and are now doing a lot of the talking. “These are the guys who know what it’s like to be out there and doing it in a Watters Cup final, and they’ve provided plenty of knowledge and conversation to the wider group.” What Celtic do well is the little things. And they’re quick to identify weaknesses and address them. Defensively they are excellent – especially in a scrambling situation when the opposition side is getting into the danger zone. It’s been a key standout for the side this year. “I think that’s down to the players themselves more than anything. “It’s something that really only they can control

out on the paddock, and they’ve done it so well, especially in the last few weeks.” In Southern, Celtic know that they have a huge

task ahead of them today, and Winter never once shied away from that fact, but his main message to his players in the build-up this week has been to worry about themselves, and not what they’re up against. “You know what Southern are capable of. “We’ve played them a couple of times already this season so there’s not much point on dwelling on what’s happened in the past. “I think it’s a case of the fact we’re well aware of them and the experience they have, but the focus for us is on our own roles and how we can be better right across the paddock than perhaps just in a couple of different areas.” No matter what happens at the showgrounds today though, there’s a real air of excitement around the Celtic camp about the future. The Celtic side has grown from what was a youthful and excitable team at the start of the Combined Competition, into a really polished and slick outfit on the rugby paddock. And a Watters Cup medal around the necks later on this afternoon would be the perfect way to acknowledge a season well done.

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Those who could change the course of the match …

Guardian sports reporter, Matt Markham identiﬁes four players worth keeping an eye on in today’s Watters Cup ﬁnals. Directly, or indirectly they could be the names who change the course of their match for the team and step up and deliver when it really counts. Hamish McKenzie

Southern

A few months ago, when Southern had their backs against the wall in the Combined final against Southbridge, they needed someone to stand up and make a statement – and Hamish McKenzie did exactly that. With an engine that seems indestructible and an uncanny ability to get himself across the paddock like a winger instead of a loose forward, he’s involved in everything. Equally as good off the ball as he is with it in hand, McKenzie will be looked toward to set the tone today, and if he’s in the right mind frame, then Southern will lift around him.

Nathan McCloy

Celtic

Every ship needs a captain, and what Nathan McCloy does incredibly well is guide his team around the paddock. There’s a level of experience there beyond his years, and the level of decision making from the slot at No.10 this season has been excellent. Not afraid to take on a gap if there’s one presented, McCloy is one of those players who if you give him an inch, he’ll take a mile and make you pay for it. Look for him to shine when the ball’s moving forward and there’s freedom there to create some magic with some big ball-runners on both his inside and outside shoulders.

Shepherd Mhembere

Will Mackenzie

There’s some life in the old dog yet, don’t you worry. It feels like Will Mackenzie has been playing rugby forever. Largely, because he has. But on a stage like the Watters Cup final, you can’t put a value on experience – and that’s what the nuggety little fella behind the scrum presents for Southern. Like the pesky fly that follows you around your house, but you just can’t seem to swat it, Mackenzie will chip and chirp for as long as he’s on the paddock, and if he can get his forward pack marching and deliver up some good pill to his backs, Southern will be hard to beat.

One of the key components in the green machine engine room, Shepherd Mhembere offers up a slice of the new kind of lock you’ll find across the board in topflight rugby. A strong-running, imposing character who is not afraid to get his hands dirty, but equally happy producing a deft offload to a player off his shoulder, he’s caused many a problem for defensive lines this season and will do exactly the same again today. It might look like he loafs along a bit, but the work rate is quite spectacular, and he’ll be a key player for Celtic getting on the front foot and going forward this afternoon.

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Swimmers shine at short course champs Matt Markham

Small on numbers, but big on success. The Ashburton Swim Team returned home this week from the annual South Island Short Course Championships with plenty of smiles on their faces, with some outstanding results to boast about. Four swimmers from Ashburton travelled to Blenheim for the championships and came home with four victories, plenty of placings and some outstanding individual efforts across the course of the threeday event. Local swimming dynamo, Hannah King was again to the fore. She claimed gold in the 800metre freestyle, the 1500-metre freestyle and picked up second placings in both the 400-metre freestyle and the 100-metre breaststroke, as well as a silver medal in the 200-metre individual medley. Not to be outdone, up-andcoming swimmer Harrison Doak was also in fine form. He registered personal best times in all five events he competed in over the weekend, winning gold in the 100-metre breaststroke and bronze in the 50-metre equivalent. Hannah-May Joyce was also on the winners’ podium, pick-

Trackspy Matt Markham Matt Markham scours the racing action over the weekend in search of some winners, some value and a local hope or two.

Best Bet: Bossmaro – Race 8, Addington Harness Fresh up for a new stable tomorrow and has always looked a really handy type. Look for some sharp improvement with new surroundings and even from the wide draw looks the horse they have to beat.

Each Way Bet: Auchtercairn – Race 6, Sunday – Addington Harness

ing up the gold medal in the 400-metre individual medley, while Ella McDowell turned in some outstanding performances of her own to make the

200 metre individual medley final, as well as the 200-metre backstroke final, where she finished seventh and fifth respectively.

Above – Harrison Doak (right) on the podium after claiming the bronze medal in the 50-metre breaststroke. PHOTO SUPPLIED

RESULTS ■ Golf

Ashburton Golf Club

Ladies Golf: Saturday, July 24 & Tuesday July 27 - Truman Trophy Round 2 – Putting Vicki Moore – 28 on c/b, Wendy Parr –

DRAWS ■ Golf

Tinwald Golf Club Tinwald Women’s Golf Draw August 3 - 1st Lloyd Trophy 4th Foundation. 9 holes Irish Stableford. Report 9.30 for 10.00 start. Starters J. Bruhns J. Smith, Cards D. Bell D. Lowe, Kitchen K. Young.

28, Sheryl Reid – 29 on c/b. Nearest the Pins: No 4 Gabites: Marilyn Walker, No 8 Samantha Rose: Daphne McDonnell, No 12 Lynn’s small Salon: Hilary Ward, No 14 Todd’s: Trish Robertson, No 18 Second Shot: Brenda Whittaker. Twos: Jacqui Welch No 8.

Methven Golf Club

Methven Ladies – Wednesday, July 28 – Sealed Holes Wendy Wareing 24, Sharon BurrellSmith 28. Margaret Lilley Putting: Wendy Wareing 27. Best Scores: Bev Isherwood 102-29-73, Wendy Wareing 111-37-74. Aqua Japanese Resturant Best Nett of the Day: Bev Isherwood 73. Mount Hutt Lodge best nett for July; Sharon Burrell-Smith 68. Nearest the Pins: No 4 Open Primo

Robyn Maw. No 6 Methven Foursquare Gayle O’Duffy. No 13 Open Gail Limbrick. No 17 Open Gail Limbrick. No 17 Open & Br B 2nd Shot Methven Travel Gail Limbrick. No 14 Br B 2nd Shot Supervalue Gail Limbrick. Two’s and Nett Eagles: Ruth Smith. Gail Limbrick x2. Wendy Wareing. Gayle O’Duffy.

Rakaia Golf Club

Ladies Golf – Wednesday, July 28 – Thomas Trophy, Eagles. Mandy Hurst 32 stablefords, Sally Smith 29 stablefords, Val Sisson 29 stablefords. Richards Cup Plate final - Feutze plate: Teresa Booker beat Fiona Rushton 3/2. 9 Holers – Stableford round: Judy Moore 16. Rakaia Hotel 2nd shot #3 Val Sisson,

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Rakaia Seed Cleaning 2nd shot #6 Bev Sutherland, V. Bell. Nearest the Pin #8: Sally Smith, Chertsey Spraying 2nd shot #15 Mandy Hurst, S. Quinn 2nd shot #17 Sally Smith.

Tinwald Golf Club

Ladies Golf – Tuesday, July 27 - Medal Silver: Marilyn Bennett 76, Bronze 1: Di Bell 72, Bronze 2: Barb Cochrane 76. Stroke: Di Bell 72, Marilyn Bennett c/b 76, Sue Gutsell 76. Nearest Pin: No 2 (2nd Shot) Murray Young Property Broker; Val Prendergast. No 6 (2nd Shot) Sims Bakery; Di Bell. No 12 Mac & Maggie; Not Struck. No 16 (2nd Shot) Outdoor Adventure; Di Bell. Memory Funeral Longest Putt; Not Struck. Twos: Val Prendergast.

Made up a stack of ground last week from well back to finish fifth and from a much better draw today should be a lot handier. Nice race to drop into and with a bit of luck will be right in the thick of it.

Place Bet: Reggie Golightly – Race 4, Sunday – Addington Harness Smart trialist back after a quick freshen-up. Has looked way better than a maiden so far, and the patient hands of Ricky May might just be the trick to unlocking the potential here. Good draw and a favourable run make him a good place chance.

Local Hope: DD’s Super Stuart – Race 7 Sunday – Addington Harness Only a smattering of local hopes tomorrow at HQ, but on his recent form the big trotter looks a big chance over the 2000 metres to get a much-deserved win. Field is arguably weaker than he’s been racing against, and with a good run should be a grand each way prospect.

Tomorrow at Addington Raceway

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www.groutpro.co.nz

027 746 7632

57 Dobson Street, Ashburton.

Mobile Mower servicing • Rotary Mowers • Ride-on Mowers • Water Blasters • Small Motor Repairs

• Reel Mowers • Chainsaws • Rotary Hoes • Generators

Stan Keeley, Owner

Ph 307 0002 - Mobile 021 88 34 36

Let’s start the conversation call 0800 764 846 455 West Street, Ashburton Email: ashburton@smith-sons.co.nz or visit: smithandsons.co.nz

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Inwards Goods Supervisor

Checkout Operators Full Time & Part Time Shifts Available

NEW WORLD - Ashburton

Applications are invited from exceptional people to join the team at our Checkout.

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.

Key responsibilities for these positions include: • Ensuring our customers are provided with service to a high standard • Creating a friendly and helpful environment for customers and staff alike • Working within Food Safety and Health and Safety requirements • You will be physically ﬁt and have excellent presentation.

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

Positions will include one late night and one weekend shift. Full training will be provided. To apply, please complete an application form which is available at customer services or email: donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz closing date will be 14th August, 2021. SITUATIONS VACANT

The Hakatere Maori Komiti Trustees are looking for a person with passion for Te Ao Maori and our community. The role will involve connecting with community groups, supporting wellbeing initiatives and developing projects relevant for the Marae.

The person we are looking for must be:

Please apply in writing – including a cover letter and current CV to: donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz Applications close: 14th August 2021 (Applications may close if the ideal person is found earlier that the date stated).

HAKATERE MARAE CO-ORDINATOR

HAKATERE MARAE PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR

This position is a part time, fixed term contract reviewed annually.

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.

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• • • •

Knowledgeable in Te Ao Maori and ti kanga Self motivated, enthusiastic and honest Communicate well with all people Knowledgeable in funding, fundraising and project management • Able to work with all ages • Work flexible hours If you think this is you, please email your cv before 5pm on the 16th August 2021 to mabrett42@gmail.com

The Hakatere Maori Komiti Trustees are looking for a person with passion for the tikanga me Te Ao Maori & our community. The role will involve being the Ahi Kaa of the marae in all aspects of what this means. This position is a part-time, fixed-term contract reviewed annually. The person we are looking for must have: • Knowledge in tikanga & Te Reo on a marae • Self-motivated, enthusiastic & honest • Communicate well with all people • Able to work with all ages • Work flexible hours If you think this is you, please email your CV before 5pm on August 6, 2021, to mabrett42@gmail.com or post to

Or post to Hakatere Maori Komiti C/- Michelle Brett 51 Mayfield Klondyke Road RD 8 Ashburton 7788

Hakatere Maori Komiti C/- Michelle Brett 51 Mayfield Klondyke Road RD 8 Ashburton 7778

REAL ESTATE

Lifestyle CONNECTIONS

ASHBURTON LEARNING CENTRE Do you need help with:

Learning English as a second language? Your apprenticeship paperwork? With reading, writing or maths? Developing your computer skills?

Check out our courses now!

www.ashburtonlearningcentre.co.nz

Contact the Centre Phone 308 5322 Corner Park and Havelock Street, Ashburton

Modern Multi Purpose Warehouse Ashburton 51 Robinson Street, Ashburton, Canterbury

Riverside Industrial Estate Ashburton 488m2 Workshop, 112m2 Reception and Offices, 112m2 Mezzanine with large office and smoko room, 4 container height doors, 3 Phase power, Current tenant vacates 30th August, Empty 2000m2 section at 53 Robinson st next door also available if required, 51 Robinson st $5798 per month plus gst and outgoings. 53 Robinson st $2500 per month plus gst and outgoings. Available from 1st September Contact Tony Worsfold ph 0274 508191

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Join us as we expand to embrace the future of New Zealand farming At Ruralco we are obsessed with agriculture. As a forward-thinking agricultural co-operative, we are embracing the latest technologies in our quest to support a sustainable future for New Zealand farming. We are committed to our people and the rural communities we serve. Based in Mid-Canterbury, we operate multiple business units – agronomic and animal performance farm advisory, on-farm and retail product sales, specialist fuel and energy services, nationwide discount cards plus e-commerce via our website. Due to our ongoing diversification and expansion, we are now searching for three new professionals to join our team.

Product Manager, Farm Supplies - Ashburton (ref RuralcoFS)

Card Product Manager - any NZ location (ref RuralcoCPM)

Assistant Marketing Manager - Ashburton (ref RuralcoAMM)

Answering to the Group Manager – Farm Supplies and managing Ruralco’s Animal Performance categories, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of Ruralco’s procurement strategy. You will build strong supplier relationships, evaluate new and existing product offerings, plus negotiate terms of trade which enhance category performance and foster mutually beneficial partnerships. You will work with our store managers and in-field representatives, ensuring they have the resources and technical knowledge required to enable farmers to choose appropriate farming system solutions. Inventory management, campaign development and sales analysis are also key functions of this role.

With your expertise in card lifecycle marketing – either open or closed loop, you will report to the GM Cards, work alongside the Project Manager and actively collaborate with the Group Manager Marketing to ensure strategy alignment. Exploring new avenues to grow the cards’ user base and maximize usage across existing and new portfolios, you will own the end-to-end strategy and implementation of card acquisition, activation, usage and retention to drive card portfolio growth, customer engagement and profitability. This is a 2-year fixed term contract. After completion, there will be an opportunity to discuss permanent engagement in a Card Marketing Specialist capacity.

In this newly created role, you will report to the Marketing Manager and provide leadership by coaching and supporting your marketing colleagues. You will lead the ‘concept to execution’ marketing for specific business units in conjunction with their Business Unit Managers. You will develop and execute multichannel campaigns that align with Ruralco’s marketing strategy, ensuring objectives and targets are met. Other key deliverables will be to support the development and execution of the digital strategy, conduct market analysis, manage the marketing database, report quantitative target results plus manage and instruct relevant suppliers and service providers.

• Procurement, category management or similar experience • Understanding of farming systems • Ability to analyze market trends & develop strategy

• Extensive experience in the financial services sector – card • Card lifecycle marketing specialist required • Advanced strategic planning, critical thinking & analytical skills

• Marketing – multichannel campaign management experience • Understanding of the agricultural sector • Market analysis, budgeting & digital skills

To enquire about any of these roles in strict confidence or to request a position description, please phone Deb Francis from AgRecruit on 021 224 5000. Otherwise, send your CV with covering letter (include ref number) via apply@agrecruit.co.nz by Monday 16 August.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Trainee Concrete Placer Full-time permanent position Monday to Friday, Saturdays optional Company Health Scheme Apprenticeship Opportunity Local, highly respected company. Contact Martyn Wheeler, General Manager 0274 508 196 or email admin@paveco.co.nz Paveco Ashburton Ltd 13 Robinson St Ashburton

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Ashburton Rowing Club AGM Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the Lake House, 8pm. Please join us for drinks and nibbles 6.30pm on Secretary ashburtonrowingclub@ gmail.com 027 310-2442

A.G.M Ashburton District Farmers Market Monday 16th August 2021 7:30pm at St John Rooms Tancred Street, Ashburton. All Welcome Committee members a plate please.

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Weekend Services MEDICAL SERVICES

IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE 111. For all other medical assistance outside of normal hours, please phone your General Practice team, 24/7, to speak with a health professional who will give you free health advice on what to do or where to go if you need urgent care. If you don’t have a regular General Practice, call any GP team 24/7 for free telephone health advice.

DUTY DOCTORS

Three Rivers Health, Allens Road, Ashburton, will be the duty practice for SATURDAY and SUNDAY until 8am Monday. To make an appointment call your regular GP.

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

RENTAL HOUSES WANTED ASHBURTON! One 2 bedroom house, a 4 bedroom house and a 3 bedroom house. Long-term lease with great tenants. Contact Nicolee at the Refugee Settlement Support Service E: nicolee.ayton@ safermidcanterbury. org.nz M: 027 236 1114

FREE OF CHARGE

Please email your photo and 30 words or less to classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

Pharmacies

Call us free on (0800 787 797). Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days. Wises Pharmacy, Countdown Complex, East Street, will be open from 9am - 1pm Saturday, from 10am - 1pm Lifeline Sunday. Toll-free: 0800 353 353. Countdown Pharmacy, Ashburton South, 2 East Street, OMMUNITY ERVICES open from 9am - 8pm daily.

Ashburton Rest Homes

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Art Gallery

Information Centre

Methven - Saturday and public holidays 10am until 2.30pm. Phone 302 8955 or isite@midcanterburynz.com

ANIMAL SERVICES Dog, Stock & Noise Control

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133. Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton District Council 03 307 7700 - 24hr service.

If you do not have or cannot contact your regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 for the name of the rostered weekend dentist in Christchurch. Hours 9am - 5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Ashburton Museum

All enquiries - phone 308 4432 or 027 3329286.

HELPLINE SERVICES

Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. Saturday: 10am - 1pm. Sunday: 1pm - 4pm.

Please contact directly for hours.

Emergency Dentist

Alcoholics Anonymous

Please bring your Community Services Card. All non Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) New Zealanders should bring their passport with them, or visit www.aa.org.nz for more information. New Zealanders should bring some form of ID. Mental Health - Call free on 0800 222 955. Methven & Rakaia Area Ask for the Crisis Team. For weekend and emergency services please phone Safe Care - 24hr Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis Methven Medical Centre on 302 8105 or Rakaia Medical Support. Phone 03 364 8791 Centre on 303 5002 for details on how to access the Victims Support Group after-hours service each weekend. - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846). Healthline is a free health advice service. It operates 24hr Direct dials to a volunteer. 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The toll-free number Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - 2pm, to call is 0800 611 116. Healthline is staffed by registered outside of these hours leave a message. nurses who are trained to assess health problems and offer advice over the phone. The service is free and confidential. Alcohol Drug Help Line

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890. Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Public Library

EA Networks Centre - Pools

20 River Terrace - phone 03 308 4020. WEEKEND HOURS: Sat and Sun 7am - 7pm. Public holidays 10am - 5pm.

Ashburton Operations Centre ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 5pm POST DELIVERY CENTRES Allenton & Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm Methven & Rakaia: Mon - Fri 2pm ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm Residential Area: Mon - Fri 5pm

Animal Welfare Centre Veterinarians

ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 0276 838 000, 149 Cameron Street, Ashburton: Duty vet: Ben Hallenstein. Full emergency service all weekend. VET ENT RIVERSIDE - Ph 03 308 2321, 1 Smallbone Drive, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies. VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Ph 03 307 5195, Cnr East Street and Seafield Road, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies. CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, West Street Clinic, West Street, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Cody Wong. Vet Ent and Vet Life operate a joint after-hours SMALL animal emergency service. To use this service please phone your vet as usual.

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At Hiltons, we’vebegan kept things moving we madeTimaru our startin back the Hilton Haulage trading in since Washdyke theinlate 1960’s,with and today our 500+Having team operate trucks right across the 1960s 20 staff. beenover on230 a significant growth country. journey, we now have numerous locations spread throughout Our Hillsborough division is one of the 280 largesttrucks, container fleets Christchurch New Zealand. We operate over and weinmove and operating 24/7 providing handling services and refrigerated store a multitude of container products across our storage network. transport solutions to a wide range of clients in both metro and regional The 2021 harvest season weare need to out dig environments. Approximately 10 is of approaching, our drivers in thisand division based up some new talent to help us tackle the crops. This season of Ashburton and predominantly complete transport tasks for our customer, we will –have V-Bin truck plant and based traileronunits and drivers based at ANZCO a meat processing the outskirts of Ashburton. Pendarves (North East of Ashburton). The fixed term will run We currently have vacancies for a day shift driver and a night shift driver to from mid-March to mid-May, these dates are weather, and join the team at Ashburton. The role would ideally suit someone who loves harvest depended. variety as the role will see you operating a variety of class 5 units (Skele/ IfRefrigerated your application youare will find yourself carting units). Bothisofsuccessful these vacancies Monday-Friday, with the potatoes to storage ortoonions to business a localneeds. packaging flexibility to work weekendssheds from time time to suit shed. You will be on a rotating roster of one week of day shift We are looking for applicants who have: (Monday to Saturday) followed by one week of nightshift • At least 3to years’ experience 5 driving role; season therefore (Sunday Friday). This in is aaClass flowing harvest flexibility with day and night shift will beand required. • A strong geographical knowledge of Ashburton surrounding areas; • Experience working within a dynamic environment; If this sounds like youa team, then inplease email people@hiltons.

co.nz or contact Chris Newtonand onability 027to564 9448. • A can-do attitude, good time management go above and beyond for our customers

You can look forward to a competitive pay and benefits including full uniform, guaranteed paid minimum hours and a medical insurance package (after 12 months of service). And if all that wasn’t enough, you’ll join a team that’s skilled, passionate and inclusive of everyone. What could be better? Please go to our website to apply https://www.hiltonhaulage.co.nz/vacancies/ or for more information email people@hiltons.co.nz

MEETINGS, EVENTS ASHBURTON SPEEDWAY ASSOCIATION (INC) THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Inwards Goods

WILL BE HELD AT THE CLUBROOMS

2 Full time 1 Permanent Part-time

SEAFIELD ROAD, ASHBURTON

Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton has three vacancies to join their Inwards Goods team.

Business: • Presidents Report • Presentation of Life Members • Financial Report • Election of Officers and Committee • Appointment of Grade Reps • Setting Subscriptions and Fees for coming year • General Business Nominations for Officers and committee, and names of Grade Reps to be received by the Secretary at ashspeedway@gmail.com by August 5, 2021.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

Three positions

• Full time (40 hours) with a Tuesday – Saturday roster. • Full time (40 hours) Monday - Friday • Permanent part-time (16 hours) days can be flexible.

GRAZING

Dairy/Frozens 2IC

• Must be Physically fit • Full clean drivers licence • Current Forklift licence would be an advantage or ability to get one is preferred • Be motivated and work at a fast pace • To be Computer literate • Attention to detail and accuracy is essential to this role • Able to follow instructions • Reliable • Ability to work in a team. If you think you are the person we are looking for: Please email your c.v. and covering letter stating which position you are applying for to: HR.ashburton@mitre10.co.nz Applications close on Monday 9th August 2021

HIRE

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 MOTORING - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am WHEEL alignments at 12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. great prices. Maximise the www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308 6737. GRAZING GRAZING wanted All feed types considered. Call Steve 027 3216 060.

We are looking for experienced forklift operators to join our team early August to November on a fixedterm basis.

NEW WORLD – Ashburton

We are located in the new Ashburton industrial park.

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. The successful candidate will have:

• Great time management and strong communication skills

This is a dayshift role Monday to Friday with some Saturdays when required In return we are paying a great hourly rate which is negotiable on skill and ability

Fixed Term Process/Grading Operators Potato Seed Co-op

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

Applications close 14th August 2021

The successful candidates require a current OSH Forklift endorsement.

If this sounds like you, please call 022 528 3151

• Excellent customer service skills

The roles will include computerised entry of stock and other Inwards Goods duties. The successful applicant will need the following skills:

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LAMB grazing wanted from late august onwards on grass/clover. Numbers to suit, top money for top feed. Phone Mitch 027 3131 320.

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The 2021 season Class 5 harvest Drivers Wanted

ON SUNDAY AUGUST 8, 2021 AT 2PM

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We are building an operations team starting early August to November on a fixedterm basis. Located in the new Ashburton industrial park. Training and support will be provided to The successful candidates. This is a dayshift role Monday to Friday with some Saturdays when required. In return we are paying a competitive hourly rate If this sounds like you, please call 022 528 3151

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Office Administrator EXPERIENCED SPOUTING INSTALLER REQUIRED We are looking for an experienced spouting installer to join our small friendly team based in Ashburton that services the greater Mid, South and North Canterbury areas. Applicants must be experienced in spouting installation and be flexible with working hours and available to travel, work weekdays and Saturdays as required. At Alps Continuous Spouting we mainly do maintenance and replacement on commercial and domestic fascia, spouting and flashings as well as install snow hooks, leaf guards and down. Skills and Experience Requirements • • Ability to forward think and have team leading experience • • Good attitude and communication • • Good all-round health and safety awareness • • Will be working with roll forming machines and power tools • • Ability to pass a drug test • • Full Driving Licence In return we offer a great team environment, safe working conditions and competitive remuneration. To apply for the this position please contact Ben Kruger via email – benkruger@xtra.co.nz

We require a full time Office Administrator to join our friendly support team in our busy Ashburton Accountancy practice. 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

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Daily Diary

2021

SATURDAY, JULY 31

North end of West Street car park Ashburton. 9am-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Static displays with collections of up to 30 aircraft and memorabilia. Ashburton Airport. Seafield Road. 10am-12pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road. Tinwald. 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 1st Saturday of the month at the Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street. 1.30pm RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. Runners and walkers, all fitness levels welcome. Hosted from 38 Jordan Avenue, Tinwald. Everyone welcome.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1

9.30am ASHBURTON METHODIST CHURCH. Service led by Rev Heather Kennedy. The Chapel at Paterson’s. 530 East Street (Cnr). 10am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning worship service led by Rev Eric Mattock, all welcome. Sinclair Centre. Park Street. 10am HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH. Morning worship at Oxford Street, led by Rev Johanna Warren. Speaker from Presbyterian Support, all welcome. 65 Oxford Street. 10am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion. Thomson Street. Services

held on 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. 10am ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Morning worship, all welcome. 67 Cass Street. Ashburton. 10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. All age and Holy Communion, Park Street. 10am-4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall.160 Main Street, Methven. 5pm ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Taize Service, Park Street.

7.30am RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. Meet outside frontrunner, Moore Street, runners and walkers, all fitness levels welcome. Coffee and chat at Columbus Cafe afterwards. 9am WINTER FARMERS MARKET. Support our hardy stall holders at the mini market each Saturday, different stalls, different weeks.

8.30am ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB. Lake Coleridge, all welcome, phone Jenny 308 6862. Meet Ashburton Courthouse, Baring Square West. 9am - 1pm METHVEN LOCAL CRAFT AND PRODUCE MARKET. Held the first Sunday of each month, check out our 1st market. Methven Resort. Main Street. Methven. 9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Worship service led by Rev Henry Mbambo. 48 Allens Road. Allenton.

MONDAY, AUGUST 2

ASHBURTON COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. 6am Walking for about 30-40 minutes on ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Mondays and Fridays. Meet Walnut Avenue Circuit training in the hall. 48 Allens Road, Pavilion. Allenton. Honest. Trustworthy. 1pm Local. 9.30am Honest. Trustworthy. Local. WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. ASHBURTON COUNTY VETERANS GOLF. Honest. Trustworthy. Local. Mahjong, counting. Waireka Clubrooms. Methven Golf Course. Facebook: Ashburton Philip Street. County Veterans Golf Association. 1pm-3pm 10am ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON, 206 CLUB. Static displays, collection of aircraft and Programme for the elderly runs Monday, memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, Tuesday and Wednesday. Enquiries to 308 Seafield Road. 6817. 10.30am 1pm-4.30pm

THE MID CANTERBURY LINE DANCERS. 1pm-2.15pm, weekly beginners learn to line dance, following on to easy intermediate. 2.30pm-3.30pm and intermediate level from 3.30pm-4.30pm. Instructor Annette Fyfe 0274813131. Tinwald Hall, Graham Street. 6pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Circuit training in the hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 7pm-9.30pm R AND R LINEDANCING ASHBURTON. Upper Improvers/intermediate weekly line dance classes. Balmoral Hall, 240 Cameron Street.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DEATHS SYMONS, Sydney Osburne (Ossie) – 12 July 1918 29 May 2021. The Symons family sincerely thank everyone for expressions of sympathy following the death of Ossie. Thank you for the thoughtful cards, letters, food, telephone calls, visits, and flowers, and to those who attended Ossie’s funeral. Special thanks to the carers of Dad over the past few years.

WHITE, Bruce Douglas – 31-07-2041 – 20-05-2021 Noeline, Kim, Robert and Lynda, with their families wish to sincerely acknowledge everyone for their expressions of love and support in so many ways throughout Bruce’s illness and his passing. To the many who attended Bruce’s farewell from family, and friend, from his sporting career of cricket, rugby, indoor and outdoor bowls and racing, thank you so much. To the medical team, Palliative Care Team, Dr Cox, Dr Emma McDonald and the Netherby Pharmacy, thank you for your care of Bruce. To Bruce’s “mates” who supported him through his journey, a big thank you. To Paterson’s Funeral Services and Bernard Egan, thank you for your support during our sad time. Today would have been Bruce’s 80th Birthday. A real gentleman gone but never forgotten. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from us all.

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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.

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Best wishes for your 5th birthday Ryan. Lots of love Mum and Dad xxx Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our level 3 office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.

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Ashburton Weather

Saturday: Fine, then becoming cloudy in the evening with some rain. Northeasterlies, dying out at night.

Midnight Saturday

Canterbury Plains

A ridge lies across central New Zealand, while a low lingers to the north of Northland and a front moves up the lower South Island. A complex trough moves up the South Island on Sunday, then weakens as it moves across the North Island early Monday, followed by a narrow ridge. An active front approaches South Island from the Tasman Sea late Sunday, and moves across the country during Monday then away to the east early Tuesday, followed by another ridge from west.

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Saturday: Fine, then becoming cloudy from afternoon, and some rain south of the Rakaia River in the evening. Northeasterlies, dying out in the afternoon and evening. Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain developing in the morning, then clearing from the south in the afternoon. Southwesterlies dying out. Monday: Partly cloudy, with scattered rain developing in the afternoon and evening. Northeasterlies, changing southwest in the afternoon.

Around The Region Saturday

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Canterbury High Country

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Saturday

Mountain weather hazards: Snow, Wind Chill. Becoming cloudy. Rain from afternoon south of Lake Coleridge. Snow level lowering to 700m in the south of the region. Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: NW 40 km/h. Freezing level: 2500m, lowering to 2200m. Sunday

Sunday

Monday

Mountain weather hazards: Snow, Wind Chill.

16 5 12 1 13 3 Scattered rain, clearing in the south in the 15 4 11 3 13 3 morning and else in the afternoon. Snow possible to 15 3 11 2 13 1 1800m. 14 4 11 3 14 2 Wind at 1000m: Light. 12 4 10 2 13 5 Wind at 2000m: Light. 12 2 11 -1 11 1 Freezing level: About 2000m. 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

IN MEMORIAM CHRISTEY, Susan Francis – 07-07-63 – 30-07-20 Passed away one year ago on July 30, 2020, aged 57. When we speak your name, it still brings back memories. We can still see your smile, and hear your laughter near. You are loved and remembered everyday, even though you are no longer here. You are a much loved daughter, sister and aunty. Your loving family. Nancy, Mary, Jane, Helen, Pauline, Lois and Brigid.

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Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Rain developing in the morning, clearing in the afternoon. Southwesterlies dying out. MAX

ROBERTSON, Karen Mary– At Rosebank Rest Home, Ashburton on July 21, 2021, 70 years young. Loved Mum and friend to Philip and Deborah Sloper, Haylee and Vaughan Reed, and Heidi and Darren Stowell. Cherished Nan to Hamish, Charlotte, Brianna, and Liam Sloper; Matt, and Nick Reed, and Special Nan and to Amber Stowell (Nan's Little Helper). Sister and Sister-inlaw of Wayne and Lyn Robertson, and Gary and Tricia Robertson. Messages to: the Robertson family, c/PO Box 6035, Ashburton 7742. At Karen's request a private family service has been held in her garden.

Monday: Partly cloudy, with rain towards evening. NE developing, changing SW in the afternoon. MAX

Readings to 4pm Friday Temp °C Maximum Minimum Grass min 24hr Rain mm Month to date Wind km/h Strongest gust Sun hrs on Thu Month to date

Ashburton Airport 15.9 0.2 -2.2 0.0 63.0 NE 33 3:07pm 9.0 154.9

Methven 16.6 4.6 – – – – – – –

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 14.6 7.5 7.3 2.4 4.6 – 0.2 0.2 25.2 21.8 E 30 N 17 1:18pm 1:34am 5.7 – 159.7 –

Tides, Sun and Moon Saturday

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Sunday

Monday

Ashburton H 9:32am 9:55pm 10:24am 10:48pm 11:14am 11:39pm Mouth L 3:14am 3:35pm 4:07am 4:31pm 4:59am 5:28pm Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

H L H L

9:25am 3:11am 9:16am 2:58am

9:45pm 3:33pm 9:39pm 3:19pm

10:13am 10:35pm 4:00am 4:27pm 10:08am 10:32pm 3:51am 4:15pm

11:03am 11:26pm 4:49am 5:20pm 10:58am 11:23pm 4:43am 5:12pm

7:47am 5:33pm 7:46am 5:34pm 7:44am 5:35pm 12:06am 11:26am 1:09am 11:48am 2:11am 12:12pm

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