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Farmers’ treatment frustrates National campaign to highlight their value Daryl Holden The boss of powerhouse Ashburton agricultural co-operative Ruralco is “frustrated” how farmers are viewed – and he’s determined to do something about it.

He’s Ruralco chief executive officer Rob Sharkie, who thinks it’s time farmers were properly acknowledged and even thanked for the value they provide and their importance to the country. That was especially so through trying Covid-19 times in the past two years and against mounting regulatory compliance pressure and costs, and ongoing anti-farming negativity.

“I get frustrated by the way farmers are treated,’’ said Sharkie, who has 40 years’ agricultural experience, which included being the CEO of the Ruralco farming supplies business since 2015. Under his stewardship, Ruralco, formed in 1963, continues to shine.

It remains one of the district’s biggest employers, with more than 90 staff mostly in Ashburton, Methven and Rakaia, and its turnover hit $245 million in 2021.

But now, in the setting of Ruralco’s 28th annual instore promotional and exclusive deals days in Ashburton yesterday, Sharkie’s focus was crystal clear.

“I think we need to give back to the farmers and our communities and promote what we do.’’

That promotion is taking Sharkie and his Ruralco team into new territory via an innovative national campaign called: “Farmers. We’ve Got Your Back”.

The campaign aimed to highlight the importance of the men and women of the land by sharing stories of farming success, which Ruralco felt were “all too often lost in the media storm’’.

Sharkie said the campaign was a way to demonstrate loyalty to farmers, who themselves supported rural communities and backed rural businesses.

The campaign was expected to go for at least 12 months and it hoped to gain support and momentum from fellow agri-business companies. Among campaign activation plans would be using digital billboards in various cities promoting a thank the farmer message, which Sharkie hoped would simply raise awareness.

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“This is the start of a movement, I sup-

“I think we need to give back to the farmers and our communities and promote what we do.’’

Ruralco chief executive officer Rob Sharkie says it is time farmers were properly acknowledged and even thanked for the value they provide and their importance to the country. pose, that’s going to take some time,’’ he said.

“If you’re looking for nirvana in six months, then you’re dreaming. But this fits well with our values. It also fits well with our vision of agriculture.’’

Ruralco board chairwoman, Jessie Chan, echoed Sharkie’s views, saying it felt like farmers simply needed to be better acknowledged for the role they played.

“I feel like farmers need encouragement and a bit of a pat on their back for all their hard mahi and what they’ve been through in the last few years,’’ she said.

“Yes, the commodity prices are good, but farmers have taken quite a knock in terms of being painted as villains with some of the compliance stuff and some of the rhetoric that you see around farmers.’’

Chan said the farming sector needed a collective thank you for keeping the New

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Farmers. We’ve Got Your Back What is it: A Ruralco national campaign and movement to highlight farmers and their importance to New Zealand.

How to get involved? Spread the message by sharing photos on social media with the hashtag #farmersgotyourback The Guardian’s push: We’re right behind the farming message. Watch out for our involvement online and in the Ashburton Guardian and our new Rural Guardian publication, which now goes to every farm in the South Island.

Zealand economy going through Covid “because it certainly wasn’t tourism, was it?’’.

“New Zealand Inc doesn’t acknowledge that enough, so we feel like it’s part of our role to say thank you to the rural communi-

ties and the farmers for what they do.

“And to also remind the rest of New Zealand as well.’’

See P9 for photos from Ruralco’s Instore Days

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World president has innovative plan to revitalise Lions clubs

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The world president of Lions International, Brian Sheehan, has an innovative plan to restore Lions clubs in the future.

Sheehan, speaking at a luncheon organised by Methven Lions, said his message is “think outside the box”.

“If you don’t like attending meetings but want to serve the community, then we’ll support you,” he said.

Sheehan also believes Lions clubs should advocate on behalf of a community. Members must be out there listening to them, finding out what they want and then advocating with them to achieve an outcome, he said.

“It’s a way of showing them the things you’re doing.”

Sheehan, accompanied by wife Lori, who’s also involved in Lions youth exchange and leadership programmes, said his maxim for his term of office is Together We Can. That involves becoming more relevant, getting younger members to join the clubs, being flexible about how Lions operate, doing “huge things” for the community, thinking outside the box and helping people

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He was elected world president late last month and New Zealand is his first engagement.

He was a member of Lions International 12 years ago when Christchurch was struck by earthquakes and observed the work Lions members achieved in the restoration that followed.

“My first priority was to visit Canterbury and see what had been achieved,” he said.

“I’d been to the North Island before but not the South and was keen to find out for myself.”

He will return to attend a Lions forum in Christchurch in September next year.

Sheehan comes from a Minnesota town of less than 1000 people and is familiar with the achievements of service clubs in small communities.

He praised the work of Methven Lions and wants to publicise their activities at Lions HQ when he returns.

He presented members with his banner and a glass trophy inscribed with the words Together We Can. In turn Brian and Lori Sheehan received a Methven banner and pounamu carved for them.

Convenor of his visit, Mac MacElwain, explained that all Lions members had touched both pounamu “to leave their spirit with them”.

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‘Bright future for hospital’ Professor Suzanne Pitama (right) was accompanied by deputy Dean, Dr Suetonia Palmer, at the Rural Health Academic Centre Ashburton (RHACA) annual meeting in Ashburton.

Malcolm Hopwood Rural health is a priority area for the newly established Health New Zealand.

Dean of Otago University’s Christchurch campus, Professor Suzanne Pitama, emphasised there’s a “bright future for Ashburton” in the new authority

which came into being on July 1.

Health New Zealand was established to take over the day-today running of the health system across the country, including the Ministry of Health.

Professor Pitama, attending the annual Rural Health Academic Centre Ashburton (RHACA) meeting in Ashburton, said she’s had “a strong commitment from Health New Zealand to strengthen the partnership, governance and opportunities for shared work in primary care and hospital services”.

“It means we want to improve

outcomes at Ashburton Hospital.”

Professor Pitama said Thursday’s meeting between Health NZ, the University of Otago and Advance Ashburton “renews our agreement to go forward”.

Advance Ashburton is one of the major funders of the Rural Medical Immersion Programme (RMIP) where up to six, fifth year students from Otago Medical School spend the academic year experiencing medicine in a rural environment.

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Hospital and spend half their clinical time in general practice and half in hospital.

Professor Pitama, in praising Advance Ashburton for its funding the programme, said its importance is to give medical students a glimpse or snapshot of what it’s like to be a rural practitioner.

“It gives medical students more time in rural communities to see how amazing it is.”

She hopes many of them when they graduate will come back to Ashburton or, at least, become

more competent in rural areas.

Professor Pitama shares the concern of the Royal NZ College of General Practitioners that attracting doctors to primary care in rural health is a problem.

“Depending on placement we’d like to increase student numbers to hospitals like Ashburton’s,” she said.

However she said Health NZ has “set out some clear outcomes for rural health and it’s a priority for us to place graduates here and also invest in academic positions in rural areas”.

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Fighting to improve mental health Lili Haydon

Mid Canterbury farmers have joined forces to help one another.

Fonterra and The Rural Support Trust have teamed up with Tony Groves to help improve farmers’ mental health in Mid Canterbury.

Groves, an army vet, spoke to Mid Canterbury farmers in Methven and Hinds about his 10-day ordeal while serving in Afghanistan when his base was blown up.

The presentation was followed by a barbecue and tyre throwing competition on Wednesday afternoon.

Groves is passionate about giving farmers a helping hand, and believes they are just like soldiers. They seldom have weekends off and, for the most part, work in isolated places.

Groves went on to highlight the importance of asking colleagues how they were, especially if they were acting out of character.

He also wanted to help those who may be experiencing anxiety, depression or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which was a condition commonly suffered by war veterans, who have seen and experienced traumatic events.

Groves spoke about his own struggles such as alcohol abuse and PTSD, which was a result from not dealing with the after-effects of being on a battlefield for years.

There is evidence that points to farm life being more hazardous to mental health, with farmers experiencing high rates of stress and depression.

“I became a soldier without a mission, “ Groves said.

Groves gave farmers a framework to work within when navigating everyday situations, and useful breathing technique to use in stressful situations.

“People didn’t ask questions at the end (of the public session) but once we got outside by the BBQ, the questions started (like), ‘what are the trigger signs?,’’ Groves said.

The Rural Support Trust, a charitable organisation set up to work with the rural community when times are tough on the farm, hope to publish the presentation online, so more farmers can access the information.

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Bite or blight: councillors dispute food truck sites Westerly option

Jonathan Leask Councillors had mixed views on if food trucks were welcome attractions or eyesores at a central spot in Ashburton.

Baring Square East was the focal point of debate around where mobile vendors can operate during the hearings for the Trading in Public Places by-law review.

The square in the centre of Ashburton will get a makeover as part of the new civic centre and library project, and as the building will contain a café, it triggered the by-law review being brought forward.

The proposed changes to the by-law had looked to remove Havelock Street and East Street at Baring Square East as permitted sites.

A proposed alternative site on East Street opposite the old post office was considered not a suitable option as it did not have a power supply and would be opposite the newly opened Bel Air Dairy.

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Food carts have been a regular fixture around Baring Square East and the Ashburton District Council looks set to back track on an original plan to move them as proposed in a by-law review.

PHOTO DANIEL ALVEY whether to reinstate the sites around Baring Square East.

Councillor Lynette Lovett supported retaining the food trucks as they add flavour to the area.

“If we are developing this park, we want people to go sit there and spend time in it,” Lovett said.

“If the food vendors are there it adds to the vibrancy of the area.”

Councillor Rodger Letham totally opposed having any food trucks parked along East Street by the clock tower and preferred them on Havelock Street.

“To have food wagons dotted down [East Street] I think destroys the image of our town as people come into it,” Letham said.

Councillor Stuart Wilson had concerns as Havelock Street will become a “premium parking area” for the new library and civic centre.

The panel landed on having two permitted sites along East Street and retaining the three sites on Havelock Street, but will consider a time limit of after 5.30pm.

The by-law proposes introducing other sites, including two permitted sites at Lake Hood and two in Rakaia, but a proposed site on Lochhead Crescent in Methven was removed.

Ashburton Citizens’ Association (ACA) secretary Donna Favel said in her submission there were

other options to consider, such as Argyle Park and the Ashburton Airport, but there is nothing on the east side of Ashburton which “highlights the fact there is a lack of reserves on the east side”.

Another change in the by-law is extending trading hours to 10pm.

A final draft of the by-law will come back to council on July 29.

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Tu Meke BBQ’s Andrew Poswillo proposed creating a permanent food truck spot in town.

He said Ashburton needed something like Nelson’s Kirby Lane, an open-air community space frequented by food trucks and stallholders.

In his submission Poswillo opposed the proposed new site on East Street, and if Baring Square East was off the table he proposed Baring Square West.

“There is ample parking, lighting, and away from CBD businesses,” Poswillo said.

With the simple addition of power connections at Baring Square West, Poswillo said the site could be transformed into a food truck destination the town needed.“We believe this is what Ashburton needs to add vibrancy and a point of difference to the CBD.” Councillor Stuart Wilson put Poswillo’s suggestion to Donna Favel, who was presenting on behalf of the Ashburton Citizens’ Association.

In her personal opinion she said the area “demands a certain amount of reverence with the cenotaph”.

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Millions spent upgrading water supplies to meet new rules supplies of which nine are already permanently chlorinated.

The Selwyn council is working to ensure all its remaining supplies have the infrastructure in place to provide chlorination, but is also applying for exemptions for schemes that are not already chlorinated, infrastructure council group manager Murray Washington said.

“As far as we know, Selwyn was the first council in the country to file an application for an exemption from chlorination,” Washington said.

“This is in keeping with our commitment in the council’s long-term plan 2021-2031 that we would work with Taumata Arowai to clarify the requirements for exemption, and work with the community on the costs and rating options for the upgrades needed to gain exemptions.”

Where a scheme does not have an exemption on November 15, temporary chlorination will continue as required by law.

Jonathan Leask The clock is ticking for councils to be ready for compulsory chlorination by November 15 which will just be the status quo for the Ashburton District.

More than $6m is being poured into improving water quality and meeting legislative requirements in the Ashburton District which already has chlorination in place.

The Water Services Act 2021 requires all councils to be able to provide residual disinfection (chlorine) for all public drinking water supplies and to be chlorinated by November 15, unless they have an exemption from the drinking water authority Taumata Arowai.

“All of council’s water supplies are chlorinated, so it is status quo,” infrastructure services group manager Neil McCann said.

“There are no plans to seek an exemption from chlorination for any council supply.”

As all of Ashburton District’s schemes are already chlorinated, it is investing in other monitoring and upgrades.

McCann said from the coun-

Even though all of the Ashburton District’s water supplies are already fully chlorinated, it is still going to cost over $6m to meet the new legislative requirements. cil’s around $8.6m drinking water capital programme, $6.4m is for improving water quality and meeting legislative requirements on its 12 schemes.

The works include various

treatment plant upgrades, additional water quality monitoring equipment in the treatment plants, additional water quality monitoring sites and equipment in the network, he said.

The Selwyn District Council is also investing heavily in upgrading water supplies to meet new rules, with $20.2m in water supply projects in its annual plan.

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Hampstead Netball market fundraiser Lili Haydon The Hampstead Netball Club is having a market fundraiser this Sunday.

Coach of the under 18 B netball team, Lyndall Chisnall, said she has only been planning the event for the past few weeks.

“Each netball team had to come up with the ‘best’ fundraiser,” Chisnall said.

So the under 18 B team decided to have a market fundraiser as their best fundraiser.

And Chisnall and her team

have achieved a lot in a short amount of time.

According to Chisnall, there will be 28 stalls of all sorts including food, clothing, plants and much more.

“Locals get to showcase their own stuff,” Chisnall said.

Owner of Evergreen at Home New Zealand, Beth Ellis, will be taking her online business to the

event.

“I propagate indoor plants and make macrame as a hobby from home,” Ellis said.

Each market stall has paid $20 to be at the market, with all proceeds going back to the club.

The money raised will be going towards new sports gear, uniforms and gym bags.

Last weekend another netball

team hosted a lip sync fundraiser night, which had raffles and spot prizes.

The market will be on from 10am to 2pm this Sunday at the Hampstead Netball clubrooms, so even if it’s raining the event will be going ahead.

“Its been really fun organising the whole thing, I’m excited,” Chisnall said.

The next steps to ensure we’re paying a fair price at the supermarket W

e’re taking the next steps to fix the supermarket sector and ensure fair prices at the checkout.

The supermarket industry doesn’t work properly. It’s not competitive, and I know that people here in Ashburton are fed up with paying a premium for the basics, while supermarkets are earning around $1 million a day in excess profits.

The situation needs to change, and we’re working at pace to fix the sector, and make sure that people here in Mid Canterbury and around New Zealand pay a fair price at the till.

We’re introducing a mandatory code of conduct – and consultation on this is now open, so if you want to have your say,

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head to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s website ‘Have your say’ section.

Alongside this, we’re introducing compulsory unit pricing on grocery products to make it easier for consumers to compare prices. We’re also appointing a grocery commissioner to be a referee for the sector, keeping the supermarkets honest and blowing the whistle when it suspects there’s a problem.

We’re calling on supermarkets

to open up wholesale access for their competitors, at a fair price – or the Government will do it for them through law. Opening up supermarkets’ stockrooms will make it easier for new competitors to enter the grocery market, and ensure fairer prices.

These next steps come on top of our recent work to stop supermarkets blocking competitors from setting up shop in certain suburbs.

Together, these changes will help to fix our supermarket sector and ensure fairer prices at the checkout.

Taking action on supermarkets is just one of the ways that our Government is helping to ease the pressure on New Zealanders in the face

of global inflation.

We recently introduced a temporary cost of living payment for more than two million people, including many here in Ashburton, earning up to $70,000 a year. This means 81 per cent of New Zealanders aged 18 and over will receive either the Winter Energy Payment or the shortterm cost of living payment this year to help with their bills.

We’re also tackling transport costs, with our fuel tax cut and reduced road user charges.

These measures build on the work we’ve already done since taking office to lift wages and reduce cost pressures on households.

These include lifting the minimum wage, boosting

Superannuation and Working for Families, as well as rolling out cheaper doctors’ visits, free school lunches and more.

There’s no single solution for the current cost of living pressures that are being felt around the world, but, when taken together, the measures we’re putting in place are making a real difference for people here in Ashburton.

Jo Luxton is a Labour MP. The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof

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The Guardian headed along to Ruralco’s Instore Days yesterday, to ask some of the participating vendors what they thought of Ruralco’s new campaign: Farmers. We’ve Got Your Back. Here’s some of their comments.

Vendors were kept busy with plenty of enquiry from the visitors to the in-store days.

Below – Ben Pay from UBB Wireless.

“Our rural people are under such tight restrictions. Why weaken a pillar that is an important stronghold to the New Zealand economy,” Pay said.

Candace Moir and Lisa Hurley from Hynds rural.

“We share the same motto as Ruralco,” Moir said.

Frikkie Greybe and Brannon Favel from VeeHof. “It’s awesome, something we need to make people aware of, not just in the farming communities,” Greybe said.

“Brilliant - It’s what we promote and we want to support farmers to be the best they can be,” Favel said.

Right – Peter Keane from Farmguard.

“Yeah, support it 100 per cent. We have to support our retailers and the farmers,” Keane said.

Left– Darren Carlaw from Naked Baker.

“Farmers play an important role for New Zealand. Lots of people are employed because of our farming industry.”

All that shopping fired up the appetite, and the food stalls were there to provide the perfect antidote.

Gail Punselie and Mike Christie from Allenton Pharmacy.

“It’s not easy for farmers with the financial strictures that have been put on them and the rules they have to keep within,” Christie said.

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Above – The great seal of the Knights Templar.

Left – The hand written and drawn Tuarangi Preceptory No. 342 charter. The cancellation date is February 17, 1984.

Knights Templar in Ashburton

By Glenn Vallender

black rod as used by the Tuarangi preceptory.

The double cross is the insignia of an archbishop and the triple cross is the Papal Cross of the Grand Master Baron Harris.

However, the double cross has a much more detailed and fascinating history than this article can hope to achieve.

In amongst the donated items there is a document compiled by the Eminent Knight Alan C Wilson who was the Provincial Prior of New Zealand in 1980.

The document has the amazingly long title: The United Religious military and Masonic Orders of the Temple and of St John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and Malta of England and Wales and its provinces overseas: A history of the provincial priory in New Zealand for its first 50 years.

According to this document there were 22 inaugural members of the Tuarangi Preceptory with three Knights. The last entry made was in 1958 where there were 37 members.

The Ashburton Museum is fortunate indeed to have this piece of social history preserved in the archives.

W

hen local social organisations are wound up many choose the Ashburton Museum as a final repository for their records and memorabilia, a place where significant social history can be preserved and made available for researchers and the public.

A recent donation of archives and regalia to the Ashburton Museum’s collection provides a valuable insight into one of the many service orders once active in Ashburton: The United Religious and Military Orders of the Temple and the Hospital.

The Knights Templar Who were the Knights Templar, what is their history and how did this donation come to be in the Ashburton Museum?

The Knights Templar is the shortened name for the United Religious Military and Masonic Orders of St John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and Malta. It is a fraternal order affiliated with Freemasonry.

Amongst the donated items is a hand drawn and written charter for the Tuarangi Preceptory No. 342. The Knights Templar of the Tuarangi Preceptory were very active with community service for 68 years, but time and social change had made relevance and attraction for new members more difficult to sustain their work.

This is likely a familiar tale for those of you involved in service clubs and societies.

The original Knights Templar were established in the year 837 and disbanded around 710 years ago, but became affiliated with Freemasonry and other Masonic bodies in New Zealand in 1919.

Exactly how from around the mid-18th century the Knights Templar combined with Freemasonry is not precisely known, but the concept of freemasonry itself began in the mid-16th century in Scotland and England.

One of the key aims of the Ma-

CONTACT Regalia from the Tuarangi Preceptory No. 342. The rod was gifted from the St George Preceptory No. 285 on March 5, 1955. AM&HS Collection. sonic Knights Templar is to promote benevolence and charity.

Symbolism A dominant symbolic seal on the Templars’ charter is the hand painted motto ‘Non-NobisDomine’ meaning: Not Unto Us O Lord. This is the first few words in Latin of a short Christian hymn. The letters INRI on the seal are also well known in Latin as Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum: Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews. The Knights Templar Order are today intertwined with Freemasonry and other orders such as the Hospitallers of St

John.

Although the symbolism of the halo is not clear, The Lamb of God (Agnes Dei) is drawn in the centre. The central red cross is known as a croix pattée, a cross with curved arms. The red crosses on the rod and on the charter are the symbols of the office bearers within the order.

The charter is dated from the day of Saint Matthias February 24, 1955, but in year 837 of the Order. This makes the Order 904 years old today. St Matthias was the elected successor to Judas Iscariot but was apparently martyred later for his evangelism.

Another symbol that stands out is the double cross. This is known as the Cross of Lorraine, but it actually has a very long and colourful history.

The cross first appeared in Egypt around 1000 BC and it was a symbol of goodness. In the 4th century it was a pan-denominational symbol of Christianity.

The cross also became known as the Jerusalem Cross after the Frenchman Godfrey de Bouillon captured Jerusalem in 1099 and some of his followers formed the Knights Templar and adopted the cross as their symbol. This is the red cross on the top of the

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ownies. City folk. What do they know or care about farming?

You know the sort. They’re the guys and gals who jokingly suggest a power lunch for a farmer is a sandwich on a tractor.

They’re also the ones who suggest neighbourhood watch for a farmer is when someone calls to let him know his heifers are out.

And they’re the smart alecs, sipping away at their favourite wine bar or posh craft beer joint in downtown Wellington or Auckland, who suggest a farmer’s backyard ends at an electric fence.

Look, you may laugh but, actually, it’s no laughing matter.

Because there are many – try thousands upon thousands of New Zealanders – who remain

Daryl Holden oblivious to the value farmers bring to the country and their importance to our nation. In fact, they don’t even care.

Some, too, enjoy pointing the finger at farmers and blaming them for climate change irresponsibility, damaging the environment and for unnecessarily moaning because those naysayers believe farmers are always creaming it financially.

Well, the team at leading Ashburton agricultural co-operative, Ruralco, have decided enough is enough.

Something has to change, they believe so they’ve thumped their collective size 14 Red Band gumboots down to make a statement.

And it’ll come in the form of a bold national campaign to promote, highlight and educate the general public about farmers, their successes and the vital role they play to keep our country going.

Ruralco’s campaign, “Farmers. We’ve Got Your Back”, is probably more a delivery of a message, which could take 12 months or even longer to become ingrained in the New Zealand psyche.

“This is the start of a movement, I suppose, that’s going to take some time,’’ Ruralco chief executive officer Rob Sharkie admitted.

“But if you’re looking for nirvana in six months, then you’re dreaming.’’

Ditto from impressive Ruralco board chairwoman Jessie Chan, who said farmers needed a collective thank you for keeping the New Zealand economy going through the worst of the pandemic “because it certainly wasn’t tourism, was it?’’.

No siree. Now, how Ruralco gets that campaign message out there, and makes a difference in metropolitan New Zealand, is still to be seen, but they’ve got the Ashburton Guardian’s support for a start. We agree with their sentiments and their concerns, which could potentially see a generation of New Zealand family farmers lost unless their appreciation and image is changed.

Don’t believe me? Well, think about this. Why would children on farms owned by mum and dad want to take up the gig fulltime, given the regulatory compliance challenges and costs, plus the acrimony that farmers face right now?

Being a lawyer, accountant or even, dare I say it, a journalist, probably has more appeal than running or owning a farm in the existing climate.

And if the kids don’t want to inherit farms, then expect big corporates or overseas raiders to swoop. Suddenly we’d have silent farmers, who would own properties but live elsewhere.

No one wants that. Surely.

Ruralco certainly doesn’t. Maybe it’s time to support their campaign and support the message.

Farmers. We’ve got your back.

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’ve mentioned this before in past columns; we should be teaching basic life lessons in all schools.

And right up the top of the list should be vege gardening.

If things continue on current trends, the weekly trip to the supermarket will continue to hurt more and more, so learning how to produce your own food will help ease the pain in your wallet, I’m sure.

And as every vege gardener knows, food picked fresh from your own garden always tastes so much better than something that has ripened on a boat from Timbuktu.

This week I discovered it’s also good for your mental health, and we have all heard there are plenty of us facing hurdles in this department.

If you’ve been feeling down lately, or particularly stressed out, researchers from the University of Florida suggest getting more hands on with nature. Their study finds gardening helped lower stress, anxiety, and depression among a group of healthy women attending twice-weekly gardening classes.

Phill Hooper OFF THE AIR Even better, you don’t have to be an experienced gardening pro to reap the mental benefits. Each participant never gardened before taking part in the study.

And staying on a health theme, kind of . . .

A “ground-breaking” new hangover pill went on sale this week in the UK. Selling for just £1 each, it promises to “rapidly break down alcohol” so you can avoid a headache the morning after the night before.

Myrkl is a pill that the user takes before drinking that is billed as “the first product in history to break down alcohol effectively”.

The food supplement, which is 100 per cent natural and vegan, was invented in 1990, and has supposedly been “perfected over 30 years of research and design”.

A “ground-breaking” new hangover pill went on sale this week in the UK. It promises to “rapidly break down alcohol” so you can avoid a headache the morning after the night before.

Users are instructed to take two pills before drinking and according to the manufacturer, up to 70 per cent of alcohol consumed is then broken down after just 60 minutes, and the pill also claims to support immunity and boost energy levels with B12.

And finally this week...

On Thursday morning, just as I was wrapping up my breakfast show, I got a text from Skippy at the Phat telling me he was off to see Elvis.

Naturally it had been on my to-do list, but with one thing and another I hadn’t got there yet. Manda is working from 10am till 2.30pm now so our ‘Date Days’ have been thrown into turmoil. A trip to the movies was often part of our date day.

Anyhoo, I quickly checked the Regent schedule and saw Elvis entered the building at 10.30am and I thought ‘I can make that happen’.

I am so glad I did. WOW! What a spectacular movie.

Austin Butler was superb! The way he spoke and moved, you could have sworn it was the King himself.

Tom Hanks was at his brilliant best in his portrayal of Colonel Parker.

It was a nice trip down memory lane watching all the Graceland footage.

I wouldn’t call myself an avid Elvis fan, but I do appreciate what he did for music.

I left the theatre with an increased appreciation for a musical genius and an increased hatred for the Colonel.

If you haven’t seen it yet and you’re a music fan, don’t miss it.

Until next week Thank you, thank you very much.

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Bev Skates and her team of Angels of Clean have done a massive job over many years keeping Ashburton and its surroundings spic and span.

Thank heavens for Bev’s Angels Peter McQuarters PETE’S PERSPECTIVE

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hat were you doing last Sunday morning at 8.30?

Me? I was heading to the dairy to get some supplies before heading up for a lazy day in the big smoke.

But ordinarily, being a Sunday I may otherwise have been on my third cup of tea. Quite possibly still in bed.

I mean, it’s a Sunday, that’s what they’re for, right?

But there she was, bedecked in her high-viz vest, with the required equipment in hand. A big bag and a proddy pointy stick of some sort if I recall correctly.

Rubber gloves and “Litter Free Ashburton” emblazoned on the high-viz.

My giddy aunt. It was Bev. Bev Skates. Out on a Sunday morning on her own. On Bridge Street.

Continuing her crusade to keep Ashburton beautiful.

Usually, during the week, she wrangles a few helpers and they attack an area with a view to making it spick and span. It’s a fact of life that not everyone is as community minded or as community proud as Bev, and we have always had an element that treat our streets, gutters and sidewalks as a rubbish tip.

A skin-full on a Friday night, some takeaways and hey, let’s just biff it out the window at 4am.

I don’t know really what propels Bev. To take this on. To make it a commitment and see it through.

Surely it’s enough to do a sweep with her mates and call it done for a week.

But no, she hauls herself out of the scratcher early on a Sunday to make good the mess created by thoughtless, mindless others.

I reckon that takes a pretty special sort of a person. One who places others and her community before self. Someone who is not seeking any glory or accolades, but surely, if anyone deserves them it’s people like Bev and her Angels of Clean.

Bev, thank you. From all of us who care, but maybe not as proactive as your good self.

How can we thank her?

How about putting your hand up to give a hand sometime. You might make some new friends, you might get fit, you won’t be pushed to your limits. It’s all done in a friendly, fun way.

Check out Litter Free Ashburton on Facebook, and message Bev. I’m sure she’d really appreciate the help.

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LETTERS ‘Job well done’ The Ashburton Fanciers’ Society would like to thank you very much for the excellent coverage of our show held recently, especially the front page presentation.

The coverage of the young fellow, Luke Bennett, was what we have to do to encourage younger people to partake in our chosen hobby of breeding, showing and keeping purebred heritage breeds of poultry.

Luke was over the moon when we showed him the front page of the Guardi-

an. His face told the story.

Thank you for that. Job well done.

Brian Glassey, Ashburton Fanciers’ Society secretary and treasurer

Road rage rant at council As one of many locals regularly using these “semi-tourist” roads I make the following points: We know of damage to vehicles due to the horrendous state of patches on both

these roads.

We have been scared witless when oncoming traffic has suddenly veered into our path to avoid these patches.

We have despaired at the hopeless and short-lived attempts at “fixing” these patches.

Councillor Wilson saying “stiff luck” to those of us using these roads if you didn’t get more NZTA funding is shocking.

We all deserve to drive on safe roads no matter if you deem them semi-tourist roads.

Lisa Norrie

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Ashburton’s Ross Harris is Think of Ashburton’s Simon O’Neill and Tessa Birnie but don’t overlook one of New Zealand’s finest versatile composers, Ross Harris, who’s achieved just about every musical accolade.

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For the last 15 years Ross Harris has played the accordion in a Klezmer band.

oss Harris is about to compose his eighth symphony.

It’s a form of musical expression he loves. He calls it a serious statement.

There’d be very few New Zealand composers who’ve written as many symphonies and had the majority performed and recorded by a major orchestra.

Ross Harris is one of the few.

His first six have been played by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) and the premiere of the seventh was due in 2020 until the pandemic struck New Zealand.

Now the APO has scheduled it for its 2023 season.

Among New Zealand composers, Ross Harris is impressive for his style, the distinctive sound he creates and his prolific volume of work. He’s composed more than 200 works including operas, symphonies, chamber and electronic music and song cycles.

He’s an Arts Laureate, he’s won the SOUNZ Contemporary Award four times, more than any other composer and received the QSM for his opera, Waituhi with libretto by Witi Ihimaera. His song cycle, The Abiding Tides, was described by music critic, Rod Biss, as “a work that instantly enriched our heritage of New Zealand music”.

His contemporaries regard him as one of New Zealand’s leading composers. He’s proved his credentials to his peers.

Yet few people know he was almost born in Ashburton, yes almost. He missed out by seven days. His parents moved from Amberley to Ashburton when he was a week old. The young Ross attended Borough School, but it wasn’t until he went to Christchurch Boys’ High that he discovered music.

He played the B flat bass before switching to the French horn which was his instrument of choice for 50 years, including a brief spell with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

But Ross wasn’t just a performer, he composed during that time.

He studied under Douglas Lilburn at Victoria University and taught at its music school for 30 years until earlier this century. Then unshackled, he was able to work as a freelance composer.

I was keen to know if the Mid Canterbury environment resonated in his writing. The answer was not really. “The space and vast flatness might have influenced my work,” he said. “My electronic music is more spacious so I suppose there’s a connection.”

He pointed to Lilburn who tried

to capture the musical voice of New Zealand. “He wrote great music but it sounds a bit like Sibelius and Vaughan Williams,” he said.

But Ross enjoys coming home to Canterbury. He has a sister in Ashburton. “I feel quite emotional these days driving to somewhere like Geraldine on those long flat roads,” he said.

You have to be good to be invited as composer-in-residence.

Ross has achieved that status twice. In 2005-2006 he held the title with the Auckland Philharmonia and followed it with a two year residency at the New Zealand School of Music in Wellington.

It was during those years he started writing his symphonies, two in Auckland and a third in

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only one short Below – Ross poses with a painting of himself by Joan Lardell.

Above – Ross Harris rehearses in The Kugels with percussionist, Mahinarangi Tocker.

Right – Ross Harris, as a lecturer, is frequently in front of audiences addressing them about what he calls his addiction, his music.

Wellington. It’s a form of music he really enjoys.

“When you compose music, you create a world when you’re the boss and in control,” he said.

His symphonies are available on the Naxos label, the last, which will premiere next year, is based on three Gregorian chants.

When you realise the greatest symphonic composer, Beethoven, only wrote nine, Ross is already planning his eighth.

“It will be very different, written only for strings and percussion,” he said. “I want to create a piece that’s dissident and austere.”

Just as tyrants like Hitler and Stalin tried to change history, the recent Russian aggression, directed by Putin, is hovering in

Ross’s mind. “Putin is attempting to influence history and turn the clock back,” he said.

The idea is there as he contemplates a “barrage of percussion” for his next symphony.

From time to time his music can be heard in Ashburton. He wrote a work which had its first performance in a local church a few years ago. “It was for wind, brass and organ but I can’t remember anything about it,” he said candidly.

That’s understandable. When you’ve written over 200 pieces, including a violin and cello concerto performed by our best orchestras, you can be excused for forgetting.

However, he does remember a concert by The Kugels here as part

of Arts on Tour, three years ago.

“There was a very small audience but I know that was because of very little advertising,” he said.

But his compositions aren’t limited to pushing the boundaries of symphonic and chamber music.

He’s written electronic music, song cycles for soprano and jazz.

He loves the sound of the female voice and artists such as Madeliene Pierard, Anna Leese and Jenny Wollerman have performed his music.

He explains the male voice can be heard in the accompaniment, but the soprano voice rises above it. However, he does admit Ashburton’s Simon O’Neill is “doing brilliantly on the world stage”.

While lecturing at Victoria

University, he scored for the university big band and taught other musicians the art of arranging. He even became a member.

The band was always short of saxophones and, being a versatile musician, he played the soprano and tenor saxophones in the lineup for a few years.

“The main thing I got from jazz was writing in fast tempi, like bebop,” he said.

But Ross Harris, teacher, composer, singer and performer, has another talent.

He may have started blowing a B flat bass but he’s now playing the accordion in a Klezmer band, The Kugels.

Klezmer is a musical tradition that originates among Central

and Eastern European Jews and includes dance tunes, ritual melodies and virtuostic improvisations.

Ross has written many pieces for The Kugels over the past 15 years. “The music is simpler than my symphonic music. The scores are often a single page with melody and chords which is a long way from the contrapuntal world of my other music,” he said.

“That relatively simple genre has influenced all my writing these days.”

Ross, as a former Ashburton resident, returns from time to time to visit family but, as a musician, he’d love to come back and play his accordion.

“The Kugels would come again if invited,” he said.

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t all happened when Brian Shimmin gave up smoking.

Four years ago he was encouraged by wife, Melissa, to quit the habit and decided to save the money he dedicated to smokes.

Gretchen Hart from RMF Silva with premier award winner Diana Peneamene and her painting The Purple Shirt.

For three years he saved $100 a week and, with $15,000, he bought woodworking machinery.

It then gave him the chance to do something he’d cherished for decades.

Using wood accumulated over many years, Brian started making what he called “u�litarian stuff ”.

Trays, chopping and serving boards, vanity tops, coffee tables and heart rimu coasters were designed and cra�ed regularly from his workshop.

Some�mes he let the wood decide what it wanted to do. “The grain of the wood guided me as to what I wanted to create,” Brian explained.

Above – Oil painting of Ashburton

by Mandeville artist Graham Williams named Hill Street, Ashburton.

Above right – Gordon Harris Award winner Mondlicht by Cullen Higgins.

Right – Ashburton Contracting Limited Award winner, Hermit Crab by Sayoko Pettigrew.

“I made it with English ash that I saved and it took the form I had in mind,” he said. “I was stunned when the judge saw something in it.”

“It was wonderful to be recognised.”

It took an hour from star�ng as a block of wood to becoming the beau�fully cra�ed bowl. Brian might be modest about his talent but he now has a burgeoning business. He receives regular commissions and sells his work in both Ashburton and Geraldine.

His skill is no surprise. He started his working life as a builder and has been very protec�ve of na�ve and introduced �mber. What other people saw as firewood, Brian kept. “I’ve been collec�ng wood for nearly 40 years and, when I was ready, I used it to carve,” he said.

“Working with �mber is therapeu�c and gives me something to do,” he said.

Brian is responsible for security at Talleys which involves checking equipment and the engine room overnight. It allows him to devote his daylight hours, when he’s not sleeping, to his art.

“I was very surprised at my own talent.”

This year he entered the Ashburton Society of Arts Annual Art Exhibi�on and was amazed when his decora�ve bowl won a top prize.

Brian received the NBS Local Merit Award for his bowl.

However, he’s not simply limited to wood. He also works with resin and one of his spheres is also on display among the Society of Arts exhibits (pictured).

Left – Guest artist, Ashburton’s Brian Laubscher, exhibit of intricate wire trees Right – Guest artist Renate Galetzka from Christchurch’s stoneware exhibit.

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And is he glad he gave up smoking?

“I don’t feel be�er, my taste hasn’t improved but my insides must be a lot healthier,” he replied.

And his bank balance.

“My exhibit is an art piece and the fourth I’ve completed and displayed,” he said.

“I’m going to experiment further using different colours, shapes and designs.”

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FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sports wrap

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, July 9, 2022

all your sporting news

50 not out One of Mid Canterbury rugby’s most loyal servants over the past four years, Shepherd Mhembere will be the toast of Celtic today as he notches up his 50th match for the club. FULL STORY: P24

Hotshots shine

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Champ round begins

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One for Grandad

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Blindside

Mid Canterbury’s leading sports writer Matt Markham

Kiwi and Mid Canterbury proud

matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

STARS OF THE WEEK Sam Dalziel Give her a hockey stick and put a goal in front of her – and she’ll score.

Sam’s long been a star of the hockey turf, but the rest of Canterbury are seeing it now as she plies her trade with Mid Canterbury in the Division One competition in Christchurch.

Jon Dampney He cops a bit of stick, but 250 games for Southern last week by Jon is a huge achievement. He’s a Southern man through and through and has given a lot to the game, not only at the senior level but across the board.

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esults are results – but the manner in which two young Mid Canterbury tennis stars have represented not only Mid Canterbury, but all of New Zealand over the past few weeks has been the greater success.

Riley Breen and Jake Parsons, along with coach Jack Tiller, have completed their Australian tennis tour this week after taking part in some of the elite junior tennis tournaments available to players of their age.

Riley took part, for the first half of the trip, in the New Zealand 13 years and

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THINGS TO WATCH THIS WEEKEND

Rugby We were simply too good for them last week … but can we do it again? All Blacks v Ireland, round 2 – tonight, 7.05pm.

Tennis Men’s and women’s singles finals at the most prestigious tennis event in the world. Oh, and bad boy Nick Kyrgios is in finals action, thanks to Rafael Nadal’s dodgy abdominals. From 6.45pm tomorrow night.

Golf The PGA Champions Tour is in action for the Bridgestone Senior Players Championship this weekend, and revitalised Kiwi ace Steve Alker is doing his thing once again. Action both today, and tomorrow.

under team at the Australian Junior Teams event, before Jake linked up with his Mid Canterbury team-mate to take part in two elite singles competitions.

It was delight for Riley as he won the Rod Laver Lead In event, the Boys’ Tier 2 event in a rain-interrupted final, winning 5-4, 4-1 – a massive result on Australian soil.

Jake, who took part in the Rafa Nadal Event and worked his way through to the quarter-final, where he met the No.1 seed in what turned out to be a classic match of tennis that went right to the wire.

In a heartbreaking result on court for the young local, Jake went down in the match 4-6, 6-4, 13-15 in a super tiebreak, that included a 35-minute rain delay.

He managed to fight off four match points, but couldn’t grab one himself to close the match out.

As well as getting some serious time out on the court, the boys also were given a tour around the Pat Rafter Court at the Queensland Tennis Centre, including locking eyes on an old Wimbledon Draw and Pat Rafter’s US Open Trophy.

Weekend warriors

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t’s time to celebrate the legends of community sport.

Each week the Ashburton Guardian wants to highlight a weekend warrior, someone who goes over and above for their team, club or organisation and deserves a little credit for all they do.

They might be a player, a coach, a volunteer – there is no limitation.

Send an e-mail to matt.m@theguardian.co.nz with your nomination for sporting weekend warrior and include a few words about why that particular person should be highlighted along with a few contact details and we’ll take care of the rest.

Let’s celebrate all that is great with Mid Canterbury sport!

Rakaia netball Sure, things didn’t go their way this week in promotion and relegation.

But what a season it’s been so far for these ladies. Back from the wilderness and a force to be reckoned with whoever they might strike in Premier netball.

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Reps ready to go Matt Markham If she’s in any way daunted by the prospect of stepping into a new role as head coach of the Mid Canterbury Senior A netball side, then Cindy Meadows is doing a good job of hiding it.

The well-respected coach and netball aficionado has taken the reins of the side this year, and ticked off one of the first major milestones of the season this week when she named the 2022 Squad which will compete at both the Hanan Shield weekend in early August and then the South Island Senior Championships in early September.

“It’s exciting to get the team down on paper and see it official,” Meadows said.

“Getting to that point has been a great process; we’ve been really fortunate to have had a really good group of girls put their name down as being interested in playing for Mid Canterbury, which always helps.

“The quality of players has been incredible as well.”

Calling on players from within the local club mix to come and take part in training sessions and then trials, Meadows has had a plethora of players to choose from this year, which, given the continued issues around illness and Covid during the season,

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has been quite remarkable.

“It’s still a real issue out there in the netball community. There’s a lot of illness and players are being struck down and missing out on game time because of it.

“But luckily, we’ve managed to still be able to get this team together and now it’s a case of putting in the hard work and building towards the start of August.”

The journey started last night, with the squad having their first get-together for the campaign and having a hitout against the Mid Canterbury Under 18 side, as they ready themselves for representative assignments in the coming weeks.

“We’ve got a few who are away for the next couple of weeks, or still battling illness, but we’ll get through tomorrow night and then look to get together each week and go from there.”

A lot of the early focus will be on building the group as a team before really cranking into the serious training in the final few weeks before the Hanan Shield weekend.

And for Meadows, the chance to work with a new group of players, featuring some very experienced heads is an exciting prospect as well.

“I think it’s going to help me grow as a coach.

“It can be pretty daunting coming onto a new bench, but there’s a wealth of experience out there at the moment and I’m looking forward to being able to hopefully learn a few things myself along the way.”

We’ve been really fortunate to have had a really good group of girls put their name down as being interested in playing for Mid Canterbury

MC Senior side Caitlin Adlam – Methven Leanne Clemens – Methven Rebecca Cochrane – Celtic Anna Holland – Celtic Amelia Holmes – Hampstead Olivia Hutchinson – Celtic Olivia McLennan – Celtic Vicki Pluck – Methven Libby Ruddenklau – Hampstead Shannon Stockdale – Celtic Shannon Vidler – Southern Gina Woodhouse – Celtic Non Travelling Reserves Linda Kelsall – Hampstead Teigan Parish – Southern

Shannon Stockdale’s good form for Celtic has earned her a spot in this year’s Mid Canterbury Senior A Netball side.

Premier big guns signal intent Matt Markham Normal service has officially resumed.

Mid Canterbury Netball’s premier competition entered the championship round on Thurs-

Short and sharp Premier 1: United A beat

Methven A 28-19, Hampstead A beat Southern 44-22, Celtic A beat Mt Somers 49-19.

Premier 2: Methven Shearmac beat Ashburton College A 35-29, Rakaia beat Celtic B 32-31, Allenton beat Methven B 31-23.

Premier 3: Hampstead U18 beat Ashburton College B 26-23, Ashburton College 10A beat Methven Humm 38-15, Hampstead B beat United B 50-8.

day night – the final leg for the season – and despite the two bottom grades offering a little bit of a new look following Tuesday’s promotion and relegation matches, things fell into place and almost true to form.

Premier 1’s big guns, Celtic marked their intent early with a dominant win over Mt Somers 49-19, while Hampstead, who still seem like the only side truly capable of really pushing the title favourites, did the same with a big win over Southern, winning 44-22.

The night’s opening match ran a little less to script though, with United and Methven’s clash touted to be a close one with both sides showing very good recent form, but it was United who took control early and never looked back picking up the victory 2819 – and important points in the process.

Down in Premier 2, the biggest shock of the night came early on in proceedings.

Methven Shearmac, who pushed up from Premier 3 with a good win earlier in the week, kicked off their campaign in a higher grade with a really strong win over Ashburton College A, claiming a 35-29 victory.

Both Hampstead and United kicked off the first week of the premiership round in Mid Canterbury Premier netball with victories on Thursday night.

The young Methven side led almost throughout the entire match and while College crept back into the game heading into

the final quarter, trailing by just two goals – the newcomers held their nerve and grabbed the win to open their account.

Rakaia, who also played on Tuesday night – losing out to Southern – had a close one as well, beating Celtic B by one goal in a match which had more ebbs and flows than the Rakaia River after a week of high nor’west winds.

Celtic took a lead into the game’s final quarter, albeit a one-goal advantage, but Rakaia finished the stronger, edging the girls in green out to take the match 32-31.

Allenton also signalled their intent with a good win, beating Methven B comfortably after a strong start, 31-23.

The Allenton side restricted Methven to just one goal in the first quarter as they scored 11 and never looked back.

Down in Premier 3, Hampstead B buried the demons of a promotion and relegation loss to easily beat United B 50-9, to set the tone in the grade for the final round.

Ashburton College 10A were also too good for Methven Humm with a dominant 38-15 victory, and Hampstead U18 capped a good night for the blue and gold club with a narrow, but well-fought win over Ashburton College B 26-23.

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Winter weather won’t dampen rugby heat Matt Markham

The old adage that rugby games are won up front looks set to ring true today at Celtic.

A wintry Mid Canterbury afternoon appears in store for a titanic Watters Cup clash between competition leaders Methven and defending champions, Celtic, at Keenans Road today – but don’t let that fool you into the game being a non-event, it should still be a belter.

Two very good sides, with imposing forward packs – but ball-hungry backs who will want to get their hands on the ball, even if just to keep warm, sets the tone for a big clash between the two sides.

Methven are coming in hot off the back of two really good wins against Rakaia first and then Southern last week, while Celtic will be looking to dust off the disappointment of blowing a 15-point lead against Rakaia last week at halftime.

They now potentially sit in a perilous position.

Lose today and the challenge of making it into the top two for the final stages of the season looks increasingly harder, with another match against Southern waiting next week before a return clash up in Methven the week after.

But today is a big occasion, and you’d bet your last dollar the green machine is up for the challenge.

Not only is it Ladies Day for the club, but one of the stalwarts of recent seasons in the senior team, Shepherd Mhembere will play his 50th match in the green machine jumper.

A tireless worker on the paddock, the powerful loose forward and sometimes lock has been a key cog

SPORTS RESULTS ■■ Golf

Ashburton Golf Club

Wednesday, July 6 Stableford: Sega Golf Winner over the Field: John Cockburn 84-18-66 42pts, 2nd Murray Wackrow 42pts, 3rd Paul Stoddart 39pts. Other good nett scores were: Grieg Sparrow 39pts, Don McQuarters 38pts, Robbie Bell 37pts, Chris Lovelock 36pts, Richard McKernan 36pts, Rex Bennett 36pts, Kevin Smith 35pts, Robert Pawsey 35pts & Charlie Alexander 35pts. Twos: Royce Jamieson, Bevan Wilson, Richard McKernan, Peter Walker, George Brown & Norm McFarlane. Phat Duck Closest to the pin: Hole 14#: Peter Walker. McKay & Donaldson E-Bike: Closest to the Pin Hole 8#: George Brown.

Mayfield Golf Club

9 Hole – July 7 Stroke & 6th Stablefords: Jill Ludemnann 59-18-41 14 Tessa Gallagher 62-21-41 14, John Milne 60-19-41 13 Robert Schikker 60-18-41 12, Greg Sim Builders Ltd No 2: Jill Ludemann, Mayfield Transport No 5: Jill Ludemann.

Mayfield Ladies – July 5, LGU – 4th Handicap & 4th Skibo 0-20 Christine Ross 96-17-79, 21-29 Judy Webb 98-22-76, 30+ Marilyn Cross 110-37-73. 4th Putting: Marilyn Cross 30, Anne-Marie Blair 30. Val Fleming No 2-2nd shot Anne-Marie Blair. Sims Bakery: No 11-2nd shot Juliet McLeod, Ross Brothers N/p no 5 n/s. Memory Funerals. N/p No 14: Alison Vessey. Player of the Day: Marilyn Cross.

Methven Ladies Golf

Wednesday July 6 3rd Sarah Maw, Robyn Maw 39, Bev Isherwood 39. Best Scores: Bev Isherwood 101-31-70, Robyn Maw 91-21-70, Ruth Smith 96-24-72, Heather Middleton 103-31-72. Nawab Indian Restaurant Best Nett: Bev Isherwood 70 C/B. Nearest the Pins: No 4 Open Methven Foursquare Jane Helmore. No 6 Open & Br B Methven Pharmacy, Nola Hydes. No 13 Open Methven Travel Jan Lane. No 17 Open Primo Robyn Maw. No 14 Silver & Br A Supervalue Jan Lane.

Twos and Nett Eagles: Bev Isherwood, Robyn Maw x 2.

Rakaia Ladies Golf

Wednesday July 6 Championship qualifying, putting: Sandra Quinn 98-23-75. 28 putts.

9 Hole players: Faye MacLennan 54-24-60. Rakaia Hotel 2nd shot #3 Sandra Quinn. Rakaia Seed Cleaning 2nd shot #6 Sally Smith. Nearest Pin #8 in memory of Val Bell. Not struck. Chertsey Spraying 2nd shot # 15 Mandy Hurst. S. Quinn 2nd shot # 17 Bev Sutherland.

■■ Squash

Celtic Squash Club

Shepherd Mhembere is a powerful force ball in hand, as well as doing a superb job in the Celtic forward pack. in Celtic’s success in recent seasons and an integral part of the Mid Canterbury Heartland set up as well.

He’ll pack down in the engine room for today’s clash, and without doubt offer his side plenty in what is a notable milestone in his playing career.

By the time Celtic and Methven run out for their clash, players from Southern and Rakaia might have acceptably thawed out for their match under lights last night at Hinds.

The match was deferred to last night between the two sides with Rakaia out to make it two-in-a-row after beating Celtic last weekend and Southern trying to bounce back from their defeat to Methven last weekend.

Unfortunately, due to time-constraints we are unable to print a result of the match, but full coverage of that game and today’s important clash at Keenan’s Road will appear in Tuesday’s paper.

Results from the Celtic Squash Club’s winter league competition, round 11: Team Campbell Contracting Ltd lost to Team Alps Continuous Spouting 11-15: Nick Marshall lost to Chris O’Reilly 2-3, Mick Hooper lost to Ben Kruger 1-3, Hamish O’Reilly beat Paul Cartney 3-1, Amy Muckle beat Heather Bowker 3-2, Sarah Forbes lost to Neil Thompson 0-3, Blake Cummings lost to Jacinda Ryan 2-3.

Team Pat Summerfield Electrical beat Team J&N Hedgecutting 12-0: Paul Cousins lost to John McDonnell 0-3, Rob Giles beat Neil Keenan 3-1, Julie Copland beat Donna Brown 3-1, Henry Ross beat Nicky Dryland 3-0, Craig Henshilwood lost to Alex Forbes 0-3, Gabe Hamil beat Jacinda Ryan 3-1.

Team Mastercraft Kitchens lost to Team Kirsty Clay Property Brokers 2-12: Kyle Hurren lost to Wouter Myburgh 0-3, Phil Andrew lost to Shane Muckle 2-3, Emily Proffit lost to Kirsty Clay 0-3, Madi Read lost to Jo-Alta Myburgh 0-3.

Team McKain Quality Construction beat Team EuroAgri 9-7: Jason Feutz beat Scott Broker 3-0, Kyle Hurren lost to James McCloy 0-3, Jordy Hooper lost to Kade Cummings 0-3, Nick McKain beat Hayden Robinson 3-0, Chrissie Stratford beat Matt Cassineri 3-1.

Finding form at the right time Matt Markham With the indoor bowls representative window looming large, form on the mats is crucial and there’s been plenty of it in recent weeks to build the confidence levels.

It’s a double-header rep weekend this weekend ahead of the annual Paterson Trophy next weekend, which will be held in Blenheim, with the heart of the season in full swing for players.

On Thursday night the Methven Indoor Bowling Club played host at the McNally Street Stadium to a triples event, with good numbers turning up to take part.

At the end of the night, George Anderson, John Gibbs and Mat Bassett emerged with the spoils, after picking up three wins and a draw from their four matches to claim 92 competition points.

It was enough to see them head off the field with Gaylene and Kevin Smith, along with Selwyn Munro, finishing second with 89.5 points,

while Methven’s Martin Nordqvist, Louise Mason and Kyle Inch were the best of the rest in third place with 78 points.

Today, Ashburton will play host to the annual triangular representative fixture between themselves and North Otago and Timaru at the McNally Street location, with an 18-strong squad set to hit the mats to try and claim glory.

Then tomorrow, eight players will head south to Timaru to compete in the Prattley Trophy against South Canterbury in a final hit-out ahead of next weekend’s Paterson Trophy clash.

Eight players as well as a reserve and a manager will head to Blenheim next Friday for three days of bowls against teams from Canterbury, Marlborough, Golden Bay and Motueka, Nelson and the West Coast.

Final placings at this year’s event will determine where sides land in a new-look Welch Trophy – the national representative final – next year with grades to be introduced across the country.

Ashburton will send a team to Waikato in September to compete in the 2021 Welch Trophy Final which was postponed last year due to Covid.

George Anderson, John Gibbs and Mat Bassett with their spoils from play on Thursday night at the McNally Street indoor bowls stadium.

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Mid Canterbury’s horse and dog racing action

Kim lands one for Grandad Matt Markham

Terry Moseley enjoyed a red-letter day at Ashburton on Thursday when picking up three winners.

Locals on song Matt Markham The locals ruled the roost on a chilly winter’s day of racing at the Ashburton Racing Club meeting on Thursday, with Mid Canterbury connections featuring prominently across the card.

In a perfect start to the day, the first three winners all hailed from Ashburton stables, with Bevan and Robyn Wilson in particularly good form, picking up wins with Lord Darci and Victor Rogue within the space of an hour.

Both horses were heavily supported by punters but grabbing a training double at any meeting is no mean feat – with both having to work hard to get the job done.

Darci Brahma gelding Lord Darci continued his fine record on the track with the third win of his career, getting home narrowly from Sea Shepherd early in the day to win by the barest of margins, before Victor Rogue grabbed the first of his career two races later.

The Wilson double was split by another local success with Amanda Higgins preparing the handy Chandler to also salute with apprentice jockey, Tayla Mitchell in the saddle.

The fun on the home track didn’t stop there though, with Sarah and Matt Smith continuing their great association with their home track when Doris Dior turned

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in one of the performances of the day later in the programme.

Also by Darci Brahma, the four-yearold mare – who is also raced by the Smith pair, came from last on the home bend to find good ground out wide and boom home over the top of the field to win impressively. She’s now won three of her 11 starts with two of those wins coming on the home track.

While that was it for the locally trained runners for the day, stables with strong Mid Canterbury connections and associations were to the fore throughout the meeting as well.

Meg Cunneen added another victory to her already impressive breakout season as a trainer with Enough Said storming home to win during the middle of the day, and then former Ashburton trainers Russell McKay and Ashley Harrington picked up the last of the day with El Bee Jack, who won in similar style to Doris Dior, coming from last on the bend to get over the top of his rivals.

Kylie Williams was on board El Bee Jack which gave her a double for the day after winning on Lord Darci, but riding honours went to Terry Moseley who claimed three for the day winning on Victor Rogue, Matscot and Five Princes.

The meeting was slightly marred by a nasty fall early in the programme in which three horses went down. All horses were cleared of serious injury in the incident and all three jockeys were taken to hospital for further assessment.

Kimberly Butt might have upset punters but she kept her grandfather, trotting maestro Dick Prendergast, happy with her $63 winner The Fiery Spirit.

A six-year-old with just six starts to his name, the trotter made his trek from Canterbury a winning one when beating race winners to break through for a maiden victory at Wyndham on Thursday.

“I gave my grandad a share in him, he had the granddam Anreca Hest and the sash on my colours is inspired by his colours,” Butt said.

Family played more than just a role in the ownership of The Fiery Spirit.

Butt’s fiancé Jonny Cox was among those who helped The Fiery Spirit progress towards the winner’s circle while Butt was out of action having her daughter McKenzie.

“I have to say a big thank you to Jonny and his dad John Cox, who have been a huge part of helping me with the horse while I was pregnant and since having McKenzie.”

Butt headed south with the trotter to avoid a clash with another of her drives in Canterbury.

Though she expected a decent performance, winning came as a massive bonus.

“He just came down as a mate for He’s

Santa Excuse, who got into the Winter Series Final.

“They have only been having one maiden trot in Canterbury lately, so he has been clashing with Sassy Star who I have been driving.

“So when we had the other horse coming down I thought he could be a mate.”

“When I worked for Tim (Butt) he always said a trip away can be the making of horses sometimes.”

“We have always thought a bit of him, hence why we still have him as a six-yearold maiden.”

“When they put him in against the onewin horses I thought if he was in the top five maidens I would be happy.”

Since having her daughter Butt has started working for Brent White’s stable at Ashburton, while also training her own horses back at Leeston.

And she couldn’t be happier in her new job.

“I love it there and Whitey has been very good to me.”

The reinswoman also hopes Sassy Star will get her turn to win in the maiden grade for the White stable at Addington tomorrow.

“She just needs that little bit of luck and to be a little bit handier on the turn.”

“Her turn of foot is really good and she is starting to put it all together.”

Butt will also be hoping to keep the family trend going when she drives All Too Well for her brother, Chris tomorrow as well.

Kim Butt is all smiles after landing big-priced winner, The Fiery Spirit at Wyndham on Thursday for her grandfather, Dick Prendergast.

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13 x5038 Leningrad T Williams M Smolenski 14 6x877 With Grace R3 HARNESS RACING UNHINGED ON FACEBOOK MOBILE PACE $9,000 1980m 13:30 1 69009 Raging On J Dunn M Hurrell 2 60x65 No Gee Ess Tee 3 36354 Wriggles Rufus W House G O’Reilly 4 7x8x0 Searing Light T Williams 5 72070 Upsize Me 6 x3444 Hit The Beach C DeFilippi C Thornley 7 92554 Hutasa 8 0468x Pembrook’s Princess B Hope 9 84496 All Too Well K Butt R4 AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE $8000 2600m 13:55 1 8080 Honour Scroll G Thornley 2 1667 Mongolian Machete M Hill W House 3 28587 Maximilian 4 x6429 Songbird S Ottley 5 30008 Alexy G O’Reilly 6 60065 Sheeza Purla B Orange S Tomlinson 7 8x808 Mark Dunnett T Chmiel 8 30381 U R The One 9 90229 R K Finn M Williamson R Cameron 10 20597 Atomic Traveller

R5 SPECTATORS BAR MOBILE TROT $9000 1980m 14:29 1 8222 Show The Way K Cameron 2 x6323 La Reina Del Sur B Butt 3 77050 Gaytana S Tomlinson G O’Reilly 4 0x090 Palisade 5 165x0 Miss Yo T Williams 6 90096 Pat The Monkey G Thornley 7 40070 Kahntdoitalone S McNally G Smith 8 1x388 Brother Love 9 41062 Murano S Ottley 10 210x4 Night Watch K Tomlinson 11 6567 Love Is Everywhere W House R Close 12 55734 Aiguille 13 74250 Nortie Nortie B Orange 14 983 Gotta Ticket J Morrison R6 LAMB & HAYWARD (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE $8,000 1980m 14:54 1 698 Tane J J E Barron 2 44322 King Arthur S Iremonger 3 21435 Sargent Best M Hill G Thornley 4 143 Sonny Vista M Hurrell 5 30034 Seapris 6 18x95 Sweet And Sour 7 x0733 Phone Tap K Tomlinson 8 x8852 Franco Cornel

9 49342 Four Starzzz Shiraz S Thornley C Dalgety 10 76080 Rock N Diamonds 11 7433 Bettorlini B Hope 12 57650 Marshmellow Millie D van Til 13 58827 Will He Rock J Simpson W House 14 74643 The Cobbler R7 STORER MOTORS HANDICAP PACE $9000 2600m 15:30 1 0550x Nikol Franco C Thornley 2 42218 Olive Cook T Williams 3 98x36 Katherine J Cox R May 4 21315 Frank Burns C DeFilippi 5 7287x Bettor Believe It 6 00x01 The Black Shadow R Cameron 7 41857 Shards Fury S Thornley J Morrison 8 8331x Harrison W House 9 1766 Rake 10 4x992 Missmollygoodgolly L McCormick 11 31516 Artatac G Thornley S Ottley 12 18104 Kowhai Shadow B Orange 13 34460 Mogul 14 13848 Hazer A Tomlinson 15 17201 Khal Drogo B Butt S Tomlinson 16 11x0x Celebrating R8 FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MOBILE PACE $8000 2600m 16:00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

69191 27x26 3501 62295 x8911 24695 080x0 7x019 546x2

The Hornet Motor Mouth Luminite Sonic Reign Victor Bravo Sophia Bromac Sky Vale Sportscam Lynryd Skynryd

T Williams S Iremonger S Thornley C Dalgety R Close J Dunn G Smith J Cox K Tomlinson

Matt Markham’s Addington Selections Race 1: Rapid Response, Sports Babe, Pure Courage, Smokin Chedda Race 2: Sassy Star, Lookslikeatrixter, The River Boy, Emily Race 3: Upsize Me, Raging On, Pembrook’s Princess, Hit The Beach Race 4: RK Finn, Atomic Traveller, Mongolian Machete, Songbird Race 5: Night Watch, La Reina Del Sur, Miss Yo, Murano Race 6: Sonny Vista, King Arthur, Seapris, Bettorlini Race 7: Katherine, Artatac, Frank Burns, Bettor Believe It Race 8: Sportscam, Lynryd Skynryd, Sophia Bromac, Victor Bravo BEST BET: Sonny Vista (Race 6) VALUE: Sportscam (Race 8)

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WeeklyWorkout Exercise your grey cells with our weekly sports crossword and quiz

SPORTS QUIZ 1. In 2018 the Ashburton Barbarians beat the Cowboys in the Aoraki final. Who kicked the final conversion? a) Steve Gamble b) Matt Milne c) Marvin Brown 2. In the 2017 Lake Hood Slalom, who was men’s champion? a) Karl Donaldson b) Jack Engel c) Morgan Diehl 3. Who is currently top test batsman in the ICC rankings? a) Joe Root b) Kane Williamson c) Steve Smith 4. Which team was first to do the Ranfurly Shield/NPC title double in the same year? a) Wellington b) Waikato c) Canterbury 5. When the Western Force joined Super Rugby, who were their first victims? a) Hurricanes b) Chiefs c) Reds 6. Who won the 2017 edition of the Tour de France? a) Chris Froome b) Nairo Quintana c) Richie Porte

7. How old was Christian Cullen (the horse one) when he won the NZ Cup, the Auckland Cup and the Miracle Mile? a) Three b) Four c) Five 8. How many miles did the All Whites travel to achieve qualification for the 1982 World Cup finals? a) 9000 b) 14,000 c) 55,000

Answers: 1. a) Steve Gamble, 2. c) Morgan Diehl, 3. a) Joe Root, 4. a) Wellington, 5. a) Hurricanes, 6. a) Chris Froome, 7. b) Four, 8. c) 55,000

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Beautiful Blackout

F

ollowing the All Blacks’ stirring performance last Saturday (and hopefully a likely repeat tonight) a Mazda CX-30 Blackout story seems entirely appropriate.

Size-wise it slots in very nicely between the CX-3 and CX-5 and is priced at $44,390 + ORCs. There’s no Clean Car fee, or rebate.

proactive radar cruise and sat-nav.

As well as being easy to use, it’s also easy to get in and out off.

Up front both the driver’s and passenger seats (they’re fabric covered with red stitching) proved to be both comfortable and supportive over longer distances.

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24-volt lithium-ion battery.

This battery powers the electrical system and as well, provides extra torque support to the petrol engine so as to maximise fuel efficiency as well as the driving performance.

You feel its contribution, both from standing starts (0-100kph is possible in 9.7 seconds) and during overtaking.

The result is a very easy-to- drive nature, both about town

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The Blackout styling additions, including the glossy black mirrors, body cladding and 18-inch alloys complement the CX30’s already curvaceous looks complete with sleek LED headlights.

PARTS & SERVI Safety

With many safety/driver’s assist features, there’s the expected fivestar ANCAP safety rating.

Quality within There’s a classy feel about the cabin, not just in looks, but its set out including the neat instrument cluster and dash, an abundance of soft touch materials and easy both to quickly identify and operate controls.

There’s a heads-up driving display,

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Pricing: from $44,390 plus ORCs. (Zero rated

The wide opening rear doors allow easy access to the adult friendly rear seats.

With these occupied, there’s 317 litres available for luggage with a space-saver spare wheel thereunder.

Engine: 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol/hybrid–

The ‘mild’ hybrid system

for Clean Car Fees)

114kW @ 6000rpm and 200Nm of torque @ 4000rpm.

Transmission: 6-speed auto, front-wheel-drive.

Quoted Combined Fuel Use: 6.4L/100km.

Safety: Multiple air bags – comprehensive driver assist/safety technology packages. 5 star ANCAP rating.

Size: 4395mm long, 1795mm wide, 1540mm high, 2655mm wheelbase.

Turning circle: 10.6 metres.

Tows: 1200kg-(braked) Warranty/Service Plan: 5-year warranty, and roadside assistance – as well 5 years/100,000km (whichever comes first) servicing at no extra cost.

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Warrant of Fitness (WoF) Vehicle Servicing and Repairs Airconditioning Battery Town Courtesy Vehicles Available Auto Electrical Repairs

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The system comprises a 2.0-litre, 114kW/200Nm petrol engine with integrated starter/generator hybrid system which can produce an extra 6kW of power.

This “mild” hybrid predicts both energy inputs and outputs while you are driving, storing the electricity which it recovers during deceleration and from the regenerative braking system in a

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the satisfying sense of involvement the CX-30 can deliver for the driver through corners.

Thanks to the combination of nicely weighted, positive feeling steering, the G-vectoring control (which applies a little braking to the appropriate wheels as you enter the corners) and Mazda’s traditional suspension finessing.

While said suspension provides a firmer ride on some surfaces you are mostly very well insulated from this.

Also, from engine, wind, and road noise.

The brakes are efficient but have a slightly different pedal feel because of their regenerative function.

and on the open road, where the 6-speed auto is both unobtrusive and slick.

There’s a Sport mode, but for the vast majority of driving the Normal setting is fine.

While the stated overall fuel use figure is 6.4L/100km, that for our drives, which included city, SH1 and a few hills, (driven without being mindful of economy) was 6.7.L/100km.

Handling/ride There’re hints of an MX-5 feel about

While there’s 180mm of ground clearance, this CX-30 is more set up for onroad driving.

A GTX model, complete with 2.5-litre petrol engine and all-wheel-drive costs just a little more ($46,090 + ORCs).

Finale Visually appealing (even more with the ABs playing) this very capable CX30 Hybrid Blackout packs a smart, comfortable cabin, together with an engaging but refined and economical drive.

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT 1991 Resource consent reviews: Consent Holder: Valetta Holdings Limited Address for service: 884 Valetta Westerfield Road, Ashburton 7771

SITUATIONS VACANT

CRC200194 (review of consent CRC030336.1) – to take and use water for irrigation from bore K36/0631, 500 millimetres diameter and 10 metres deep, at or about map reference NZMS 260 K36/9127-1686, at a rate not exceeding 24 litres per second for irrigation at 884 Valetta Westerfield Road, Ashburton.

The Canterbury Regional Council issued a notice of review to the consent holder in July 2019, under section 128(1)(b) of the Resource Management Act 1991, to insert a new minimum flow condition for the South Branch of the Ashburton River and the Ashburton River mainstem at the State Highway 1 Bridge recorder site, which must be met from 1 July 2023, and which is set in the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan.

The consent holder proposes to have no minimum flow condition on the consent. This would mean that from 1 July 2023, the taking of water from bore K36/0631 will not be subject to the minimum flow restrictions set in the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan.

CRC200204 (review of consent CRC203381) – to take and use water for irrigation from: •

bore K36/0387, 100 millimetres diameter and 9.3 metres deep, at map reference NZMS 260 K36:9132-1676, at a rate not exceeding 18 l/s; and

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bore K36/0225, 300 millimetres diameter and 11 metres deep, at map reference NZMS 260 K36:90577-15926, at a rate not exceeding 22.7 l/s.

The Canterbury Regional Council issued a notice of review to the consent holder in July 2019, under section 128(1)(b) of the Resource Management Act 1991, to insert a new minimum flow condition for the South Branch of the Ashburton River and the Ashburton River mainstem at the State Highway 1 Bridge recorder site, which must be met from 1 July 2023, and which is set in the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan.

The consent holder proposes to have no minimum flow condition on the consent. This would mean that from 1 July 2023, the taking of water from bores K36/0387 and K36/0225 will not be subject to the minimum flow restrictions set in the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan.

Consent Holder: Address for service:

SITUATIONS VACANT

CALF REARER REQUIRED

Greenstreet Irrigation Society Limited 326 Burnett Street, Ashburton 7700

CRC200238 (review of consent CRC224627) – to take and use water from O’Shea Creek and Snowdens Creek, at a rate not exceeding 1,200 litres per second for irrigation at or about map reference NZMS 260 K36:9839-1431, Ashburton.

The Canterbury Regional Council issued a notice of review to the consent holder in July 2019, under section 128(1)(b) of the Resource Management Act 1991, to insert a new minimum flow condition for O’Shea Creek and the Ashburton River mainstem at the State Highway 1 Bridge recorder site, which must be met from 1 July 2023, and which is set in the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan.

The consent holder proposes that the taking of water is not subject to the minimum flows contained in the notice of review and instead seeks the following alternative minimum flows: a.

The taking of water will cease when the flow in O’Shea Creek is at or below 50 litres per second (compared to 450 litres per second in the Council’s notice of review).

b.

When there is water flow in the North Branch of the Ashburton River at Digby’s Bridge, at or about map reference NZMS 260 K37:0792-0512, the taking of water will be subject to full restrictions when the flow in the Ashburton River at the State Highway 1 bridge recorder site, is at or below 6,000 litres per second, and partial restriction when the flow in the Ashburton River at the State Highway 1 Bridge recorder site are at or below the flows specified in Table 1 (consistent with the minimum flow in the Council’s notice of review).

c.

When there is no water flow in the North Branch of the Ashburton River at Digby’s Bridge, at or about map reference NZMS 260 K37:0792-0512, the taking of water will be subject to full and partial restrictions when the flow in the Ashburton River at the State Highway 1 Bridge recorder site is at or below the flows set in Tables 2 and 3 (compared to the Table 1 flows in the Council’s notice for review).

Table 1 Flow in Ashburton River (litres per second

Reduction in take

At or below 7,275

25 %

At or below 6,850

50 %

At or below 6,425

75 %

DAIRY AGENTS WANTED Mid/South Canterbury and Southland

Livestock Exchange is a well-established livestock company specialising in buying and selling dairy stock throughout New Zealand.

We are looking for ambitious and self-motivated dairy specialists to join our team in the Mid/South Canterbury and Southland areas. This could be the unique opportunity you’ve been after for a change in career direction.

The role of Dairy Livestock Agent will involve looking after existing clients and developing new contacts and clients. You will need to be organised, logical and have knowledge of the dairy industry.

An attractive salary and company vehicle will be offered to the successful applicants.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If this sounds like you, please contact Scott Perkins: P: 027 474 2077 E: scott.perkins@livestockexchange.co.nz

Table 2 Flow in Ashburton River when full restriction will apply (i.e. taking must cease) Month

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Feb

Mar

Apr-Jul

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

Dec

Flow (l/s)

4.5

3.5

3.5

5.0

6.5

8.0

8.0

6.5

5.0

Oct

Nov

Dec

Table 3 Flow in Ashburton River when partial restriction will apply (50% of allocation) Month Flow (l/s)

Jan 5.0

Feb 4.0

Mar 4.0

Apr-Jul 5.5

Aug 7.0

Sept 8.5

8.5

7.0

5.5

SUBMISSIONS For details of the review proposal and to make a submission visit the Environment Canterbury website: www.ecan.govt.nz (search ‘Open notified consents’) or view at Environment Canterbury office at 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch; Any person may make a written submission on the above proposals.

A submission should include your name, address and phone number and the consent holder name and consent review number. A submission must state your reason for submitting, whether you support, oppose or have a neutral view on the proposal; and if you wish to be heard in support of your submission.

All submissions should be sent to Environment Canterbury, PO Box 345 Christchurch 8140; or emailed to hearings@ecan. govt.nz; or made online at https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notifiedconsents/.. A copy of the submission must also be sent to the Consent Holder at the address for service stated above.

For advice on the Environment Canterbury consent review please phone 03 353 9007 or 0800ECINFO (0800 324 636) or email: ecinfo@ecan.govt.nz Submissions must be received by Environment Canterbury no later than 5 p.m. on Friday 5 August 2022 Stefanie Rixecker Chief Executive

Please contact Environment Canterbury with any queries:

0800 324 636

Qualified Electrician Aotea Electric Ashburton is a well-established company that services the Ashburton region.

This is a full time position & we offer a competitive renumeration package, including company vehicle, phone & uniform.

The successful application requirements: • • • • • • •

Registered electrician Current NZ practicing licence Full current driver’s licence Quality workmanship Strong communication skills Ability to self manage, self motivate & work as part of a team Clean & tidy appearance

If you want to be part of a successful awesome team, contact us now.

Please send your cover letter & CV to Theresa.husband@aoteaelectric.co.nz

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

FOR SALE

FIREWOOD for sale: Dry Oldman Pine $350 for ANNALISE in town 3.6 m³. Green Old Man Monday and Tuesday only. Pine $170 for 3.6 m³.

Euro, 40’s and please phone 0273767770. Macrocarpa log for sale 25 tonne. Phone Shane James Firewood.

0276113334.

Calf Rearer required to help us rear 280 heifers plus bobbies.

Located at Westerfield 15 mins from town. No experience necessary but must be motivated and physically fit with own transport. Start late July, approx 8-10 weeks work with flexible hours.

We offer a great working environment with modern well maintained infrastructure and competitive remuneration based on experience.

P: 027 464 3683 E: haydonfarmltd@ gmail.com

WORKSHOP AND FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN All Farm Engineering has a postion available for a workshop and field service technician.

Experience not essential but an advantage We are a family owned small business, we offer comparable rates if you would like to work in a low stress position with a great team we are the place for you.

Please apply with your CV to: jo.allfarm@xtra.co.nz or ring Robert 027 249 1767

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

Coleridge Habitat Enhancement Trust

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Management/ Financial Accountant Permanent Role

Co-ordinator needed

The Neumanns Tyre Group operate a number of branches throughout the South Island and we are advertising for an Accountant to be based in our Ashburton office.

The role will be a permanent position, and will be between 30-35 hours per week with some degree of flexibility.

The successful applicant will be reporting directly to the owners of the group and their key responsibilities will be: – operating processes, systems and internal controls to ensure the efficient operation of the finance function, – the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts, – developing a robust budgeting and forecasting process – maintaining accurate product records – liaising with our tax agent – overview of each branch’s financial records – overview of branch GST returns – training of staff on finance processes A CA qualification would be an advantage, however significant experience in a similar role would be sufficient.

The successful applicant will possess strong commercial acumen, proficient IT skills including the Microsoft Office programmes, excellent communication skills to be able to liaise effectively between the owners, the administrative team and external parties.

The remuneration will be commensurate to the level of experience of the successful applicant.

Applicants should apply with covering letter and CV to: emma@neumannstyres.co.nz on or before Sunday, July 24, 2022.

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We're seeking a full-time Seasonal Precision Ag Technician from August 2022 until Feb 2023

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We are on the hunt for a mature reliable and friendly face to join our reception role.full training provided with immediate start duties include general reception work , as well as helping with keeping the surgery working smoothly at all timesMust be willing to take direction at all times.if this sound like you please email your expression of interest to: Dr LM Abraham

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 7.00am – 5.30pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am 12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

Do you have a passion for conservation and the natural habitat?

A co-ordinator is needed for approximately 32 hours per month on a flexible, work-from-home basis, to manage and co-ordinate environmental projects in the Lake Coleridge catchment area. Strong administration and relationship-building skills are needed.

The Trust undertakes projects in collaboration with statutory agencies and landowners to maintain and enhance the habitat. Applicants must have an interest in indigenous biodiversity and ecology and in working both in the field and with the community to support conservation outcomes.

The co-ordinator will report to the Trust meetings, held bi-monthly in Darfield.

Please contact Trust secretary, Judith Pascoe, for a full position description and for more information about the Trust:

E: jcpascoe@xtra.co.nz P: 03 318 8260 W: www.lakecoleridge.co.nz

SPECIALISED SERVICES FIRE Extinguisher sales and servicing. On farm contractors – trucks/ tractors/balers/combines/ cars/boats/caravans etc.

Phone Mack at Doors and More on 0273960361.

TRADES, SERVICES

LOCKSMITH/Door repairs.

Keys/Locks, sliding and bifold door roller SUNNY west facing well repairs. Mobile service. insulated room available Call Nigel at Doors and Melcombe Street, Tinwald More. Ph 027 516 7104 $185 a week includes power and internet –empty and MR Green ( Lawn and available now 0274228457 Garden Services) for all your Ride on and Rotary mowing, spraying, fertilising, garden and section tidy ups - Call MOTORING WHEEL alignments at Pat Prendergast 0274445314 great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns WANTED Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills GENUINE cash buyer, Street. Phone 308 6737. wanting Falcons, Holdens, Valients or any pre 1990 vehicles suitable for preservation. Phone 021 02914847 or 03 615 7930

LET OR LEASE

The closing date for applications is August 12, 2022.

Tough times can happen to anyone…

Transitional housing, budgeting advice and food support provided the wind beneath Darren’s wings to help him back on to his feet in a time of need.

Winter brings rising cost pressures for everyone, and we are seeing more people accessing our services for the first time.

Your kind gifts will warm hearts of people like Darren and Miriana this winter.

KIND GIFTS WARM HEARTS

PLEASE DONATE TODAY

Please respect any COVID-19 restrictions or requirements

MEDICAL SERVICES

HELPLINE SERVICES COMMUNITY SERVICES

services please phone Methven Medical Centre on 302 8105 or Rakaia Medical Centre on 303 5002 DUTY DOCTORS for details on how to access the For all other medical assistance outside after-hours service each weekend. of normal hours please phone your Pharmacies general practice team, 24/7, to speak with a health professional who will give Wises Pharmacy, Countdown you free health advice on what to do or Complex, East Street, will be open from 9am - 1pm Saturday, from 10am where to go if you need urgent care.

1pm Sunday.

If you don’t have a regular general practice, call any GP team 24/7 for free Ashburton Rest Homes telephone health advice.

Please contact directly for hours.

Please bring your Community Services Card. All non-New Zealanders should Emergency dentist bring their passport with them, New If you do not have or cannot contact Zealanders should bring some form your regular dentist, please phone 027 of ID. 683 0679 for the name of the rostered weekend dentist in Christchurch. Hours Methven & Rakaia areas 9am - 5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

For weekend and emergency

Healthline is a free health advice service.

IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE 111.

There was a light in the darkness…

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burnettstreetdental@ gmail.com.

WEEKEND SERVICES

Darren was a self-employed painter until Covid halted his business and his landlord sold his home.

Darren, his partner Miriana and their children were suddenly homeless.

It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The toll-free number to call is 0800 611 116.

Healthline is staffed by registered nurses who are trained to assess health problems and offer advice over the phone. The service is free and confidential.

Alcoholics Anonymous Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) or visit www.aa.org.nz for more information.

Mental Health - Call free on 0800 222 955. Ask for the Crisis Team.

Safe Care - 24hr Rape and Sexual Assault

Crisis Support. Phone 03 364 8791

Victims Support Group

24hr - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846).

Direct dials to a volunteer.

Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - 2pm, outside of these hours leave a message.

Alcohol Drug Help Line Call us free on (0800 787 797).

Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days.

Art Gallery

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Museum

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Public Library

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

Sunday: 1pm - 4pm.

EA Networks Centre - Pools

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

Information Centre

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

ANIMAL SERVICES Dog, Stock & Noise Control

Ashburton District Council 03 307 7700 - 24hr service.

Animal Welfare Centre

All enquiries - phone 308 4432 or 027 3329286.

Veterinarians

WEEKEND EMERGENCIES Please call your usual vet to be transferred to the emergency vet.

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SITUATIONS VACANT Your opportunity to tell Mid Canterbury of your next event or meeting

Retail Manager Ashburton

Here is a great opportunity for a suitably qualified person to join New Zealand’s leading retail hardware group as a Retail Manager at Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton of approximately 70 staff.

This is your chance to grow your career within our “big box” format store, where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills, while working in a role with heaps of variety and scope to advance your career.

Reporting to our Regional Retail Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the retail store to achieve maximum profitability, growth and efficiency within all the departmental aspects and procedures of the store.

This will see you taking accountability for: • Ensuring the store is effectively managed and maintained at all times; • Assisted by the Floor Manager and Operation Manager to continually ensure the store achieves and maintains high standards throughout.

• Ensure customers are the number one priority, receiving the high standard of service they deserve; and • Oversee department Supervisors to ensure they are performing their role as required, promoting a team culture that encourages a positive working environment.

We are looking for people who have: • Retail leadership experience; • Sound experience in managing and mentoring staff; • Strong organisational and communication skills; • A passion for customer service excellence; and • Ability to develop and inspire team members to recognise and meet their true potential.

If you enjoy working as part of a team and have what it takes then we want to hear from you. In return we can offer you a great working environment and staff buying privileges.

Play Planner

Daily Events is a FREE DAILY LISTING of MID CANTERBURY EVENTS to be held in the immediate future by non-commercial organisations. To arrange for events to be published in Daily Events, clip this form, fill in the applicable details and hand in to our LEVEL 3 office on Burnett Street or post to: Ashburton Guardian, P.O. Box 77, Ashburton 7740, 5 (five) working days prior to the first publication.

Previously know as Daily Events, Play Planner is printed in the Tuesday and Thursday editions of The Guardian. Not Saturday.

CONDITIONS: 1. Telephoned information NOT accepted.

2. Forms MUST be signed by an authorised representative of the organisation concerned.

3. A separate form MUST be submitted for each future event and may be lodged with the Guardian as far in advance as desired. For example: A club which meets monthly may submit, say, 12 separate forms simultaneously – one pertaining to each meeting scheduled over the following 12 months.

4. The organisation acknowledges that no responsibility for errors or omissions will be accepted by the Guardian Company.

Please send your event details at least a day in advance so we can add and update accordingly.

Fill out the form below and hand in to our LEVEL 3 office on Burnett Street. Or email details to whatson@theguardian.co.nz.

BLOCK LETTERS PLEASE Day of event ..........................................

Date of event .........................................

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DEATHS

DEATHS

LYTTLE Dulcie – Dulcie’s family thank you for your phone calls, cards, baking, visits, flowers and support and to those who attended the service for Dulcie. Special thanks to the staff at Radius Millstream for their love and care of our mum. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

MCKINSTRY, Kenneth James – Peacefully at Green Gables Rest Home in Nelson on Tuesday, 5 July, 2022; aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Phyllis.

Loved father and father-inlaw of Michael and Rosaly, Nigel and Lee Ann. Treasured Grandad of Sophie and Angus, and Samantha. In accordance with Ken's wishes a private cremation has been held.

Messages to The McKinstry Family C/- 41 Nile Street East, Nelson, 7010.

MARSDEN HOUSE FUNERAL SERVICES N.Z.I.F.H

WILLIS, David John (Dave) – Lynda, Emily, Maysie and Rory along with Ruth and John and families wish to sincerely thank those who supported us following David's sudden passing. We were overwhelmed by the many flowers, cards, phone calls, visits, food, memories and messages. A special thank you to everyone at Geoff Read Ltd, Cullimore Engineering, Jo and Kate at Memory Funerals and our local emergency services.

Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from our very grateful family.

David will always live on in our hearts and our cherished memories.

Starting time .........................................

Name of organisation ..................................................................... .....................................................................

Venue ........................................................ .....................................................................

To apply to HR.Ashburton@mitre10 .co.nz attaching your CV and cover letter.

Honest.

BERNARTE, Nimfa – 67. Our beloved partner, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister and friend sadly passed away on Monday, 13 June, 2022 in the Phillipines. We have lost our beautiful guiding angel.

Loving partner to Robert.

Devoted mother to Catherine, Rey, Randy, Cielo and Mylyn. Step mother to Jason and Tania. Adoring Lola to Danice, Clarisse, Camille, Irish, Christopher, Criss-John, Lories, Clarence, Rachelle, Reina, Ryan, Mark and Miles.

Greatgrandmother to Mia. A loving sister. A special thanks to family Editha and Jhonnel. A caring friend to so many. A special dedicated mass will be held on SUNDAY 17 July at 2pm at the Holy Name Church, 58 Sealy Street, Ashburton. A memorial service will follow immediately afterwards from 3-5pm at the Sinclair Community Centre (74 Park Street) to give support to one another, share stories, memories and celebrate the life of Nimfa Bernarte. Light refreshments will be provided.

ROUSE, Adriane Eva – On July 2, 2022, peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Aged 80 years.

Dearly loved wife of Vince.

Much loved mum and mother-in-law of Gaeline and Robert Bullard, and Gregory and Sharyn. Treasured MASTER grandma of Alicia, Joshua, MONUMENTAL MASON and Hayden; and Mark, and Loved sister and E.B. CARTER LTD Lachlan. sister-in-law of David and For all your memorial Ady, Trevor and Anne and requirements loved aunty of Tracey, and New headstones and designs Jill. Messages to the Rouse Renovations, family PO Box 472, Additional inscriptions, Cleaning and Concrete work Ashburton 7740. A service to Carried out by qualified celebrate Adriane’s life will tradesmen. be held at Our Chapel, cnr 620 East Street Ashburton East & Cox Streets, Phone 308 5369 Ashburton on MONDAY July or 0274 357 974 11, commencing at 2 pm, ebcarter@xtra.co.nz followed by private cremation NZMMMA Member at the Ashburton Trustworthy. Local. Crematorium.

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FUNERALS

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Ashburton Weather © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2022

Midnight Saturday

Jo Metcalf Saturday: Fine, light winds. Rain from late morning with a strong southerly change.

MAX

Canterbury Plains

11 MIN 2

Saturday: Fine, light winds. Rain from late morning with a strong southerly change. Snow possible to 600m in the foothills.

Monday: Cloudy with a few showers inland, rain developing everywhere late in the day.

Northeasterlies.

On This Day

9 July, 1996: A three kilometre stretch of the Tairei River at Henley, southwest of Dunedin, was covered in ice. A local said “...you can throw stones on it and they slide along. My husband saw a pukeko land on the ice and it slid right across the river and hit the bank”.

Around The Region Saturday

Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

14 12 9 10 11 10

2 3 0 1 4 1

Sunday

9 3 7 2 3 -1 6 1 7 3 9 1

Monday

10 8 5 7 8 7

6 6 2 4 8 4

DEATHS

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Sunday: Cloudy periods. Southerlies dying out in the morning.

MAX

Canterbury High Country

8 MIN 0

Saturday Mountain weather hazards: Snow, Wind, Wind Chill.

Rain spreading north from morning. Snow lowering to 500m.

Wind at 1000m: NW severe gale 100 km/h, easing to SW 50 km/h in the afternoon, and to S 30 km/h in the evening.

Wind at 2000m: NW severe gale 110 km/h easing to W gale 80 km/h in the afternoon, then to S 40 km/h in the evening.

Freezing level: Lowering to 700m.

Sunday: Cloudy with a few showers inland.

Southerlies dying out in the morning.

A deep, complex low and associated fronts affect the country on Saturday. A ridge builds over eastern areas during Sunday. Meanwhile a low centre remains to the west of central New Zealand and dominates the weather through the weekend and into the start of next week.

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Sunday Mountain weather hazards: Wind, Wind Chill.

A few snow showers.

Wind at 1000m: SE, gale 65 km/h.

Wind at 2000m: SE, gale 65 km/h.

Freezing level: About 700m.

For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com

Office and Chapel Corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton

Ph 307 7433

Monday: Cloudy, with rain developing.

Easterlies.

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 8.8 5.5 5.3 18.8 19.6 E 20 6:41am 0.0 43.6

Methven 7.8 3.3 – – – – – – –

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 10.3 8.9 6.4 5.3 5.7 – 14.0 25.8 16.0 26.0 NE 33 W 11 10:33am 2:55pm 0.1 – 41.5 –

Tides, Sun and Moon Saturday

8 MIN 5

Sunday

Tide data sourced from MetOcean Solutions

Monday

Ashburton H 11:25am 11:53pm 12:20pm 12:47am 1:17pm Mouth L 5:16am 5:44pm 6:07am 6:41pm 6:59am 7:36pm Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

H 11:18am L 5:03am H 11:09am L 5:00am

11:40pm 5:36pm 11:37pm 5:28pm

12:13pm 12:35am 1:10pm 5:53am 6:32pm 6:46am 7:29pm 12:04pm 12:31am 1:01pm 5:51am 6:25pm 6:43am 7:20pm

8:04am 5:13pm 8:04am 5:13pm 8:03am 5:14pm 1:03pm 2:29am 1:33pm 3:46am 2:11pm 5:06am

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