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You’ve got to love the say-it-how-it-is approach of Ashburton councillor Stuart Wilson (pictured).

Wilson is angry at his own council’s roading department proposal to spend $1.7 million of additional funding on what he calls “tourist roads’’ used mostly by visitors.

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Pacific Ocean gobbling up the Lowcliffe coastline Lili Haydon Climate change is on our doorstep – and it’s becoming increasingly visible and now a safety issue in Lowcliffe.

A section of Ocean View Road, between Brodgens Road and Crows Road had become more unstable as a result of coastal erosion in the area, according to Ashburton District Council infrastructure services group manager, Neil McCann.

“During the May 2021 floods, a new sight rail was installed around the corner with approximately one metre of stable land behind it,’’ McCann said.

But that didn’t do much.

Now, less than a year later, the erosion from a recent exception-

ally high king tide has washed away the extra width, completely eroding the land right up to the sight rail.

And the road is only about 100 metres away from a driveway in the Lowcliffe area which is home to about 1500 residents, who are mainly farmers.

“The road has been closed until a decision is made about future options,’’ McCann said, adding that a report would go to the council about what to do next.

The council’s roading manager, Mark Chamberlain, is hinting towards closing the road, saying in the past 50 years “that coastline has got a lot closer”.

“There is quite a bit of erosion.

A closure is probably the only way to go.

“We are not going to be building a new road for those low volumes there and the local farmers are pretty much the only ones to use it,” Chamberlain said.

The erosion that is becoming a safety issue in Lowcliffe.

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SPCA backs kitty tagging Jonathan Leask

SPCA Ashburton team leader Ashleigh Murray.

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Ashburton SPCA team leader Ashleigh Murray would be right behind any moves to follow Selwyn’s lead and make cat microchipping mandatory.

Her cat tagging view comes after our neighbouring Selwyn District Council has introduced mandated microchipping of domestic cats aged over four months old from July 1.

There are currently no plans for the Ashburton district to follow suit, but Murray said microchipping cats would free up a lot of time and resources.

“It would help reunite stray and missing cats to their owners a lot faster,” she said.

Currently the majority of cats coming into the SPCA are not chipped, she said.

Unchipped cats then become the responsibility of the SPCA if an owner is not found after seven days.

The SPCA already microchips all of its cats up for adoption, so Murray’s

Kitty tagging Cat owners are responsible for the one-off cost of microchipping and registration for the life of their furry friend with the approved microchip registry, the New Zealand Companion Animals Register (NZCAR).

Microchipping can be done at any local vet while the registration with NZCAR is often done by the vet at the time of microchipping, or by SPCA/Rescues at the time of adoption. tagging of our furry friends is understandable.

But mandatory cat microchipping is not common in New Zealand, with Selwyn to become just the first council in the South Island, and the fourth nationally to do so.

They would join the Palmerston North City, Wellington City, and Whanganui District councils to have made it compulsory.

The Selwyn council could also fine cat owners up to $20,000 for repeated microchipping and registration breaches.

Making cat microchipping mandatory in Ashburton hasn’t been ruled out, but Mayor Neil Brown said the topic hadn’t been raised.

“To do as the Selwyn council has done, we would need a request from the public,’’ he said.

“If council deemed it necessary, we would have to amend our bylaw to allow cats to be microchipped or wait until the bylaw is due for review and look at it then.

Rather than the council instigate the process, Brown said it was appropriate for the community to raise and council then pick up on it.

“In the last year, we haven’t had a request for microchipping of cats.”

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Road rage rant at council

Wilson fires up over funding ‘tourist roads’ Jonathan Leask An Ashburton councillor is furious at the intention of spending more money on “tourist roads”.

Councillor Stuart Wilson slammed the proposed direction of the Ashburton District Council’s $1.7 million of additional roading funding, saying it was all going on just two roads.

“I’m very disappointed with where you are spending the money,” Wilson told the council’s roading manager Mark Chamberlain.

“You are spreading $1.7m on (Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road), which is a damn tourist road.

“I know it’s a busy road, but I thought we put $1.7m in to be spread across the district.

“The majority of our maintenance is going into those two roads.”

In the council’s subsidised road rehabilitation funding, Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road, part of the Inland Scenic Route 72, has $1.75m of works across five sections and Thompsons Track has $730,400. That equates to 67 per cent of the total $3.68m budget.

From the additional $1.7m taken from the forestry reserve for unsubsidised road funding, Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road

Road rage: Ashburton Councillor Stuart Wilson (inset) is disappointed that even more money is earmarked for repairs on Arundel Rakai Gorge Road. It’s part of a planned $1.7 million spend on what he calls “tourist roads’’.

PHOTO SUPPLIED/ASHBURTON DISTRICT COUNCIL ($492,200) and Thompsons Track ($424,200) combine for 53 per cent of the spend.

Wilson said he knows the decisions were based on traffic volume, but “there are roads just as important” to the district.

Chamberlain said that the two roads have the most work scheduled because they have most of the potholes and the

failures on the network.

“If we look 10 years down the track we shouldn’t have to be spending money there.”

He said they are the roads that, from a safety aspect, need the work done.

In his report to the council, Chamberlain said the rehabilitation work would eliminate anything other than minor rou-

tine maintenance, second coat seals and reseals for at least 25 years. It would also avoid using resources for ongoing patching to hold the older failed sections of pavement.

But Wilson disagreed, suggesting the funding should be spread further across the district and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency should be stumping up more

money for the two busy roads.

“Those [two] roads are semi-tourist roads and I think if NZTA don’t want to help us spend more money on those roads, I say stiff luck,” Wilson said.

“People can growl and you can say to NZTA, ‘you are not giving us enough money to maintain those roads’.”

‘Realistic’ annual plan budget adopted Jonathan Leask The adoption of one of the Ashburton District’s biggest rate increases in over a decade is a “realistic budget”.

The near 10 per cent average rates increase was green-lighted

by the Ashburton District Council yesterday when it adopted its 2022-23 annual plan.

“I think we have done a very realistic budget,” councillor John Falloon said.

“It will be interesting to see where other territorial authorities are in 15 months’ time when they report on their actual results to the end of June 2023 and where we will be because I don’t think we will have to dip into reserves or anything like that to get

through because we have done a realistic budget.”

Mayor Neil Brown highlighted that the external pressures from inflation, Covid-19, and supply chain issues were “not our friend in this year’s budget”.

“It is going to be an interesting year ahead,” Brown said.

“This is our best estimate and I think it is a pretty accurate estimate.

“We will be doing everything we can to stick to it and deliver

the work programme.”

Deputy Mayor Liz McMillan said the council had left no stone unturned during the process.

“The 9.4 per cent seems very high but we have put the work in.

We have looked at everything.”

Behind the 9.4 per cent average rise is inflation factored in at 5 per cent, flood recovery, new drinking water regulation compliance and the completion of the new library and civic centre.

Any projects carried over from

the 2021/22 financial year will go before the council in a report for deliberation over the future of those projects.

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Ag Class reunites

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Daniel Alvey They don’t know why they get together every few years, but now they do they can’t stop.

They are the Ag Tech class of 1961, who met this week just over 60 years after they first walked into teacher, Bill Corbett’s class at the Ashburton Technical College.

Event organiser Phillip Crozier keeps the class together through regular email updates of any news amongst the group.

There were about 40 students in the class and all were still alive into their 70s, including the teacher. In the past few years nine of the class have passed.

Crozier said almost all of the class went on to do something based with the land. At the get together he told a story of him and a fellow classmate who were the first to get the cane in the class after talking when the teacher was.

Teacher Bill Corbett now lives in Methven and is very much cemented in the community, being one of the founding group of Methven Lions and helping Mt Hutt skifield get off the ground.

Corbett, who could not make the meeting due to illness, still remembers his teaching days fondly, according to his wife Patricia Corbett.

The ag class lasted three years for most, taking the 13-year-olds up to 5th form and School Certificate. It covered everything to do with farming and land with Corbett taking the class on trips across the region.

“Without Bill teaching me English I’m not sure if I would have passed school cert,” said class member Colin Maw, adding that most did ag because they did not want to be lawyers or accountants.

Now the class has passed its 60th anniversary there is no sign of stopping anytime soon.

Back row (from left): Geoff Linton, Graham Harris, Lloyd Robinson, Brian Davidson, Brian Digby, Keith Hood, Colin Reeves.

Second back row: Colin Maw, Ian Cartwright, Kevin Connolly, Keith Girvan, Ian Vessey, Philip Crozier, Alan Haslett, Alan Proctor.

Middle Row: Rex Green, Graham Wells, Jim Petrie, Ian Lilley, John Knox, Alister Sutherland, Neil Connelly, Ian Joyce, Greg Prendergast, Alister Bird, Wayne Robertson.

Sitting: Larry Watson, Trevor Pawsey, Peter McMillan, Kevin Cartwright, Owen Haack, John Stewart, Michael Bartlett, Richard Reddicliffe.

Front: Graham Bishop and Tom Gundry.

Absent: John Hands, George Brown, Neil Clucas, Bryan Wilkins, Peter Hulme, Murray Nordqvist, Wendy Blackler, John Linton, Derrick Connelly, Ken- The remainder of the 1961 Ashburton Technical College Ag Tech class with Patricia Corbett standing in for neth Chaney and Mathew Kirdy. teacher Bill Corbett.

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Brave the cold and see Matariki up close Daniel Alvey The Ashburton Astronomy Group will be braving the freezing morning temperatures over the next two Saturdays and wants to share the experience.

The group will be looking at the Matariki star cluster from Argyle Park, this Saturday July 2 and next Saturday from 5.30am to 6.45am.

A platinum experience Let it grow: Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown with some Mayfield Playcentre youngsters, who took part in the tree planting ceremony at Mayfield Domain. Brown planted seven trees at seven domains to mark the platinum jubilee year of Queen Elizabeth II. PHOTO SUPPLIED

The facts What: Ashburton Astronomy Group, Matariki viewing.

Where: Argyle Park, access will be from the south-east end of the carpark off Middle Road.

When: 5.30am until 6.45am July 2 and 9 Group member Alistair Perkins said the reason why the viewings are after the public holiday was because the cluster will be higher in the sky and easier to view.

“We thought we’d give it a couple of weeks to let it get higher in the sky and make it clearer to see.”

Perkins is hoping the weather delivers a clear sky to make it as visible as possible.

While the star cluster is the focus of the viewings Perkins said there will be other things to look at.

“There should be at least three planets in the morning sky, there should be Jupiter, Saturn and Mars,” Perkins said.

Perkins said he was unsure how many people will brave the cold, but events in the past have drawn 30 to 40 people.

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Mark possessions; foil thieves P

lease mark your tools and property so they are easily identifiable.

That’s the message I would like everyone in Mid Canterbury to take note of after a recent burglary at a local contracting business where tools were stolen.

Fortunately because the tools were marked they were recovered following two search warrants being executed in Ashburton last week and resulted in two people being charged.

can contact “ You Crimestoppers

anonymously when you know about a crime that has been, or is being committed

There have been no new reported tool thefts in the past week and, once again, Ashburton police are thankful for the support of the community.

The public can continue to help and talk to police confidentially, either by contacting Crimestoppers or visiting the police station. If you start the conversation by saying you wish to engage confidentially, then the content would remain confidential.

You can contact Crimestoppers anonymously when you

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know about a crime that has been, or is being committed, or any other activity you think is illegal.

To report a crime anonymously, please call Crimestoppers free on: 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers gives an absolute guarantee that calls cannot be traced.

Police rely upon the support of, and information supplied by the community to identify and resolve crime problems as they arise.

Thanks Judge Maze I would like to acknowledge the service Judge Joanna Maze has given to the South and Mid Canterbury Districts. She has served our community diligently for about the past 11 years.

Judge Maze has always had the wellbeing of the community at the forefront of her mind when considering sentencing.

I, and my colleagues, wish her well in retirement.

Winter driving It’s time to remind drivers to stay vigilant now that wintry conditions have settled in.

Drivers should allow more time for their journey and exercise caution when experiencing

Marking your possessions in some form is the best chance you will have of them being returned to you if you are burgled. rain, ice, or snow. Often adverse weather will reduce visibility and increase stopping distances.

So please remember to increase your following distances behind vehicles when in traffic.

It’s important to slow down and drive to the conditions.

While you may be able to see the road ahead of you without your headlights on, other motorists might not see you.

When driving in the morning and evening please remember that you are required to have your headlights on from 30 min-

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

utes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise.

We all have a part to play in making our roads safe.

Leigh Jenkins is the senior sergeant at the Ashburton Police Station

Have Your Say

There’s reform underway to ensure New Zealand’s three waters system meets the needs of today, and the growing challenges of population growth and climate change, and potential natural disasters.

A key focus is on creating the scale and structural changes that will enable the significant investment required to upgrade water pipes and build new treatment plants across the country.

This will come at a high cost, beyond what councils and ratepayers can afford.

The Water Services Entities Bill will shift water services from 67 councils to four new water service entities owned by each region’s councils on behalf of their local communities. While councils will own the entities on behalf of their communities, the entities will operate independently, enabling strategic long-term investment without being subject to competing demands.

It’s important to get this right so that all New Zealanders can continue to have confidence in our three waters system into the future, so we encourage you to contribute to this process.

You can find out more about the Water Services Entities Bill at www.dia.govt.nz/Three-Waters-Reform-Programme and have your say at https://bit.ly/3W-WSEB.

Submissions open until Friday, 22 July 2022.

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Skatepark now vested with Council Waste plan

draws good feedback

Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown politely declined to take a spin around the Methven skatepark yesterday; the body was willing but the mind called caution.

A waste minimisation plan that proposes a new kerbside collection for food waste has attracted 129 submissions and the Council is pleased with the enthusiastic response.

The skatepark was built by a group of parents who wanted a healthy outdoor activity for their kids and it has now been officially handed over to Council to maintain into the future.

Parents Sally-Ann Kircher and Liz McMillan sealed the exchange by handing over a much-loved stakeboard that has seen plenty of action on the concrete bowls and ramps since the skatepark opened in 2020.

Infrastructure Services Group Manager Neil McCann said the majority of the submissions on the draft Waste Minimisation and Management Plan focused on the proposal to introduce a food waste collection for households and offer it as a user-pays service to businesses.

The project has been a mission for more than 10 years, after the Canterbury earthquakes damaged Methven’s indoor skatepark.

Parents of the town held a public meeting and proposed some alternative activities, then Mrs Kircher spotted a skatepark in Wanaka and thought it would be an ideal fit in Methven.

Deputy Mayor Liz McMillan was among parents to join KidzMethven and she said the group first had to find appropriate land, then set about fundraising $150,000 to build the skatepark.

Council offered land on McMillan Street and a design first sketched on the back of a serviette at the Green Parrot became the concept plan.

The idea was to provide a safe place for young people to ride their skateboards, scooters and bikes.

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown, Sally-Ann Kircher (centre) and deputy Mayor Liz McMillan at the official handing over of the Methven skatepark this week.

Ms McMillan said the group applied for grants and ran fundraisers that ranged from selling teeshirts to organising fireworks and movie nights. The Methven Community Board also gave its backing, and some financial help.

“We begged and borrowed and leaned on our community, which has been so generous, helping with fencing, lights and landscaping. We think the skatepark is a real asset to Methven and it has the potential to host skate jams and other competitive events.”

Mayor Brown said Council would now oversee maintenance on the skatepark, and that included the gardens, rubbish collection and mowing.

“Methven parents have worked very hard to create this great facility and it is well used by the kids of the town. It would be great to see some skateboarding tourists check it out too.”

Council contributed $10,000 to the skatepark project in its development stages and has included $7540 in its 202223 Annual Plan to maintain the site.

Standing the test of time We started the year trying to bring many roads back up to scratch following the floods of May 2021 and have ended it by agreeing to draw $1.7 million from reserves to keep up that momentum - through a roading programme of repairs, renewals and maintenance that is part of our Annual Plan 2022-23.

That Annual Plan sets out an average 9.4 per cent rate rise for the coming financial year, and that has been driven by the rising costs of goods and services everywhere and property revaluations that will impact urban people the most.

The budget for this period was difficult and is about needs rather than wants.

We have some big projects still on the go: the library and civic centre continues to take shape on Baring Square East and will inject many more 1

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workers into the CBD when Council moves into it next year.

The detailed business case for a second urban bridge is also progressing and that will be back before Council on 17 August. Our roading staff and the consultant engineers have been meeting with stakeholders about the proposed design, and I will be on a plane to Wellington to talk to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and deputy Grant Robertson as soon as the costs are known.

Much of our other work has been business as usual, and that is ongoing but crucial work to ensure we get clean water from our taps, that our wastewater is dealt with properly and our rubbish collected and disposed of.

It has been great to see the CBD come back to life and the importance of that project, and the job well done, was acknowledged with a commendation at local government awards recently.

A Royal tree planting tour around the

“Some other submitters were against the food waste collection altogether.”

If Councillors adopted the plan as proposed, staff would investigate options for how the food waste collection could operate and how much it would cost.

Further consultation with the community would be held once that work was completed, likely during an upcoming Annual or Long Term Plan.

The draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan aims to reduce waste going to landfill; in 2020, nearly 4000 tonnes of material was prevented from going to landfill, through recycling and reuse.

“We know we can divert more and at this stage, and we wanted to obtain the community’s feedback regarding a household food waste collection service and our other proposed actions.”

Neil Brown, Mayor The last day of June marks the end of Council’s financial year and a 12-month period that has been challenging, uncertain and rewarding all at the same time.

“There was a range of views from the community, with some supporting an opt-in service and others wanting the collection expanded to include garden waste as well.

district, to plant seven London Plane trees to celebrate the Queen’s platinum jubilee year, was another reminder about projects that will stand the test of time.

This will be my last column ahead of the Local Body Elections, as the preelection period begins on 8 July and there are rules around communication and campaigning in my role as Mayor.

That doesn’t mean elected members stop work, we will all be carrying on in the business of Council until a new group is elected on 8 October.

Councillors will hear from submitters and deliberate on feedback on the draft on 6 July, with the final form of the plan due to be adopted by Council on 27 July. Both meetings will be livestreamed.

On 6 July, Councillors will also consider 28 submissions received on the draft Trading in Public Places Bylaw.

People can view the submissions for both consultations online at ashburtondc.govt. nz/haveyoursay

Nominations for roles as district councillors, Mayor and Methven Community Board members open on 15 July and Council will hold an evening for potential candidates on 19 July. If you are thinking about standing, then this is a great time to see what is involved in shaping our district. ashburtondc.govt.nz

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Water meters rolling out for Methven trial ACL is making good progress on a project to install 1200 water meters on Methven properties, as part of a trial to assist with the management of the water supply and identify leaks.

“Now they have begun installing the water meters and as at the end of last week about 300 had been fitted.”

The contractor is working street-by-street and Methven residents can expect a card in their letterbox advising when water will be shut off in their area for meters to be installed.

“The card will tell residents the date and time of the shut off, and how long it will last. We advise people to make sure they have enough drinking water and the jug full. It can take three or four hours to do a typical street.”

Staff undertaking the work may also require access to an outside tap.

Methven Community Board, Monday 25 July, 10.30am, at Mt Hutt Memorial Hall Ashburton Water Zone Committee, Tuesday 26 July, 1pm (live-streamed) Council meeting, Wednesday 27 July 1pm (live-streamed)

PUBLIC NOTICES A typical water connection in Methven, during and after meter installation.

Installing the water meter usually involves excavating around the toby, installing a manifold (if there is not one already) and then fitting the meter.

“A survey in April showed there were about 400 properties that required new manifolds and they typically have older pipe connections,” Mr McCann said.

“The meters will be read digitally using radio technology similar to bluetooth, by a staff member in a vehicle, going down the street every six to eight weeks.”

Council has previously estimated up to 65 per cent of water in the Methven community water supply was

unaccounted for in the system.

“Once we get meters on all the connections we can determine where the water is actually going and whether there is leakage is on the public network or on private property.

“The information will also eventually be used to prioritise acoustic leak detection activities on the public network.”

He said education around water use was also part of the wider programme and in the future Council would be helping residents understand the data collected from their meters.

Gallery prepares for arts society annual event The Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum is preparing for one of its busiest times of the year, when it hosts the Ashburton Society of Arts' annual exhibition.

The gallery traditionally records its highest visitor numbers during the exhibition, which features about 200 works that are also available to purchase.

Entries began arriving last weekend and staff have been busy working on displays, and helping artists arrange their work.

Winners in the various categories will be announced at a special opening night event on Monday 4 July.

The visual feast is provided by local, national and guest artists in a vareity of media, and commissions from sales help run the society's Short Street studio.

It is the society's 58th annual exhibition and it will be open to the public daily from Tuesday 5 July until Friday 29 July.

Vanja Venrooy prepping her art for the exhibition.

There are 11 awards for art and sculpture, three for applied art, craft and photography, and one for miniatures.

There is also a People's Choice award.

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Meetings are at Council Chambers, 137 Havelock Street, unless specified Submission hearings: Waste Management and Minimisation Plan, and Trading in Public Places Bylaw, Wednesday 6 July, 9am (live-streamed)

Covid supply chain delays meant the bulk of the water meters have only just arrived in the district and ACL will install them over the next few months on behalf of the Ashburton District Council.

Infrastructure Services Group Manager Neil McCann said ACL had previously identified the location of toby boxes, and which connections would also need manifolds.

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Environment Canterbury has started its winter air campaign and is urging people to remember these three things to ensure a smoke-free fire: • Use of dry, well-seasoned wood • Adopting good burning technique • Use of a modern, well-maintained burner.

Ensuring your wood is dry and wellseasoned is key to burning a hotter, more efficient fire with less smoke. It’ll also save you money as you’ll use less wood to achieve a better result.

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Society members will be present at the gallery everyday throughout the exhibition, so this is a great opportunity to visit and learn more about one of Ashburton’s longest established art organisations.

The society was formed in 1964, with the philosophy to encourage the study, practice and creativity of the visual arts.

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Playground above the clouds

Test yourself with the Guardian’s quiz 1. Why is it so difficult to find a four-leaf clover? a) It’s not – the idea that it is hard is a myth b) Because cows love to eat them, so they’re usually gobbled up first c) Because they’re very rare – only one in 10,000 has four leaves 2. How many volts of electricity does a lemon produce? a) None b) 7/10 of a volt c) 2 volts 3. Who is the new president of Colombia? a) Gustavo Petro b) Rodolfo Hernández c) Iván Duque 4. When did the Glastonbury music festival start? a) 1966 b) 1968 c) 1970 5. McDonald’s restaurants in Russia are now named Vkusno & tochka, which (roughly) translates to what? a) Burgers and that’s it b) Tasty and that’s it c) Fast food and that’s it 6. What is Lady Gaga’s new film role? a) Batgirl. b) Harley Quinn. c) Poison Ivy. 7. Which rock star’s stamp collection will be on display at the Postal Museum in London in July? a) Rod Stewart b) Freddie Mercury c) Harry Styles 8. How many people have been to space? a) Over 800 b) Around 609 c) Exactly 53

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■ Heat olive oil in a saucepan over low heat.

■ Add onion and cook slowly until it begins to soften or about 5 minutes.

■ Add garlic, celery and bay leaf and cook for a further 1-2 minutes.

■ Increase heat to medium and add the pork slices, tossing until just beginning to brown.

■ Add kūmara or potatoes then pour in the hot stock. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until almost tender.

■ Season to taste.

■ Add cabbage and more stock if needed.

■ Cook gently for 5-7 minutes or until cabbage is tender.

■ Serve hot sprinkled with parsley.

Recipe courtesy of vegetables.co.nz

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You’re physically strong. When you move, life moves with and because of you. A sense of connection prevails. The whole universe breathes with you.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Ambition is a form of optimism. It’s a quality that has its drawbacks, but there’s something innocent and playful about this latest ambition of yours, which will set an interesting chain of events in motion.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Gather up inspiration. It may feel passive at first, but you need to take things in before you can expect yourself to turn out good work. What expands your dreaming power expands your doing power.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Eliminate obvious distractions, activities that occupy time without feeding you in any meaningful way – the equivalent to junk food. Good things rush in to fill the void.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): People want to please you. While you’d love it if they could figure out how to do this on their own, it’s a lot easier just to share your preferences, clarify your boundaries and make your expectations known.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): To achieve what someone has, learn the routines that brought the result. Ask for the steps, and learn the best practices.

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LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): More togetherness may not be the answer. Brilliant affiliations require space and freedom. Relationships shine when there is enough atmosphere around them to let the light beams bounce, stretch and gleam.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): People feel comfortable and open around you. The flow of information might be a little more than you bargained for. Stay focused and you’ll sense where the healthy boundaries need to be erected.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): There’s a time to say yes to everything, and you’ve already been there and done it. Now you have many more options than you have time to properly fulfil, and it’s time to start saying no.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Take care of responsibilities as early in the day as possible so you can seize an afternoon adventure. The lead will be as subtle as a thread. One tug and everything starts to open.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Because you make it look easy, someone will say, “I could have done that,” and maybe so, but they didn’t. Be proud of your choices and your timing. Your strut is earned.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): No need to chase assets or hide flaws. Instead, look around and ask, “What more can I accept here?” A power surge comes from letting go of that energy drain known as resistance.

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OUR VIEW

Break the shackles, it’s time to be free M

aybe it’s time to break the shackles and let New Zealand live free once

more.

It’s been such a long time since we’ve felt like there’s been an element of normalcy to everyday life.

It might feel like we’re not very restricted in the way we operate day-to-day life, but compared to other places in the world, we’re what seems like a decade behind in a whole lot of aspects.

I’ve just returned from a trip to England for a couple of weeks and to say the freedom enjoyed there was refreshing would be an understatement.

Now, before someone jumps up and down and suggests that it’s negligent of me to suggest we should return to pre-Covid life, and that there are still cases out there in the community and we need to be cautious – I’m aware.

Matt Markham But it’s the same around the world. And while our protections have been largely successful, there comes a time in life where you need to break free of it all and just get on with life.

Spending some time in London for a few days, I couldn’t believe the way people were just moving about everyday life.

Hundreds of thousands of people using the London Underground on a daily basis with its poor ventilation and close quarters, yet not a mask in sight.

The same at the London Theatre, more than 2000 people jammed in like sardines, but not a

Covid related message in sight, no requirement to cover up and look out for your fellow human.

Even getting off the plane upon arrival was an eye-opener.

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one instance where the threat of Covid interrupted life during my time over there. And it came in the most bizarre of locations.

A ten-pin bowling alley.

I’ve just returned from a trip to England for a couple of weeks and to say the freedom enjoyed there was refreshing would be an understatement.

After being reminded frequently to keep a mask on for the entirety of the close to 30 hours of transit, being able to remove it as soon as I stepped off the plane at Heathrow airport and not having to put it back on again until I boarded to come home made a mockery of it all.

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There was no requirement to social distance, or to wear a mask – but I wasn’t able to get my hands, or feet in this instance, on a pair of bowling shoes. They declared they weren’t handing them out due to the threat of Covid.

Yes, that’s right. Transmission of Covid through sharing of shoes.

I can’t actually begin to de-

scribe how different it felt. Covid was still around and people near and around us while we were there contracted it, but they carried on with life – no isolation, no rigorous testing regime, no loss of modern-day life simplicities.

They just deal with it and move on.

And as we move closer to the day that our borders open completely and we welcome all and sundry back to the Kiwi way of life, it’s hard – having experienced how the other half live, so to speak – to see why we can’t be moving in the same direction.

Going to a café or restaurant and not wearing a mask, but needing to put one on in shops is almost laughable. And if that’s what we’re still offering up to international visitors when the time comes, it’ll be them who are laughing.

All the way home.

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whatson@theguardian.co.nz Every day

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

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

Weekdays

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

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

Mondays

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

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

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

Mid Canterbury Linedancers Weekly beginner class 1pm-2pm, Easy intermediate & intermediate 2pm-4.30pm at the Tinwald Memorial Hall. Instructor Annette Fyfe.

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

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

Age Concern Ashburton Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. All levels of ability are welcome. $2 per 1hr session.

• Held at Methven All Saints Anglican Church Chapman St at 10.30am.

• Rakaia St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Bridge St at 1.00pm.

• Hampstead Hakatere Church Rooms, Oxford St at 1.30pm.

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

Justice of the Peace JP available for all signing services on Tuesdays and Fridays at 12pm-2pm. No appointment necessary. No fee. Community House, 44 Cass Street.

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

RSA Indoor Bowls Every Tuesday at 12.45. RSA in the Doris Linton Lounge. $2, followed by a cuppa & chat.

Pickleball Ashburton EA Networks Centre from 5-7pm. Paddles are provided.

MSA indoor bowls At MSA 7pm start. New members welcome Mid Canterbury Badminton Club Badminton Club night from 7-9pm. All abilities welcome at EA Networks Centre.

Wednesdays

Ashburton Strollers Club Meeting at courthouse 8.30am.

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

Ashburton Ladies Friendship Club 9.45am, Sinclair Centre. Speeches, morning tea, every fourth Wednesday of the month.

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

Age Concern Ashburton Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. All levels of ability are welcome. $2 per 1hr session.

• Held at Allenton St David’s Church, Allens Rd at 9.30am.

• Held at Ashburton Buffalo Lodge Rooms, Cox St at 10.30am.

• Held at Ashburton Buffalo Lodge Rooms, Cox St at 1.30pm.

• Held at Staveley Community Hall at 2pm.

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

Street at 1pm.

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

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

Fridays

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

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

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

Community House. 44 Cass Street.

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

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

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

Saturdays

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 11am, Sabbath singing & Sermon.

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

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

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

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

Device Drop-In Sessions Free Device Help Sessions at the Ashburton Public Library every Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm.

Vintage Car Club 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald The Museum and Parts Shed will be OPEN on Saturdays during the month of June. Time: 10.00am to 12 noon.

Art Addicts Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids. Donations appreciated. 3 - 4.30pm.

Mid Canterbury Linedancers Weekly beginner class 6.30pm-7.30pm, easy intermediate & intermediate 7.30pm-9pm at the Tinwald Memorial Hall.

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

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

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

Mid Canterbury Badminton Club.

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

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

Age Concern Ashburton Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. All levels of ability are welcome. $2 per 1hr session.

• Tinwald Holy Spirit Church, Thomson Street at 11am.

• Ashburton St Stephen’s Church, Park Street at 1pm.

• Ashburton Buffalo Lodge Rooms, Cox

Sundays Ashburton Strollers Club Meeting at courthouse 8:30am.

St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 10am Morning Worship service led by Rev Eric Mattock. Induction of Eric Mattock as minister.

All are welcome at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street.

Grace Presbyterian Church 10am at 63 Princes Street.

Hakatere Presbyterian Parish Morning Worship at 10am led by Rev. Johanna Warren.

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1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 65 Oxford Street 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 127 Thomson Street Tinwald

Pickleball Ashburton EA Networks Centre from 3-5pm.

Every Tues and Fri

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

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

Second and fourth Friday of every month

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

Last Sun of every month

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

First Sunday of every month Methven Market At Methven Resort, from 9am to 1pm.

Third Monday of every month The Ashburton Electronic Organ & Keyboard Club meets on the third Monday of every month (except December/January) at Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street at 7.30pm

Monthly

Ashburton Embroiderers’ Guild Meet Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street first Saturday of the month 10.30am-3.30pm, second Thursday of the month 1pm-3.30pm, third Tuesday of the month -9pm, and the fourth Thursday of the month 10.30am-3.30pm.

June events St David’s Union Church Nature of Event: Fit Kidz for pre-schoolers and caregivers. Venue: 48 Allens Road, Ashburton. Day of Event: Friday 24 June 2022 Starting Time: 6.00 am Day of Event: Sunday July 3, 2022, Starting Time: 9.30 am. Name of Organisation: St David’s Union Church Nature of Event: Worship & Communion Service led by Rev Henry Mbambo Venue: 48 Allens Road, Ashburton Day of Event: Monday July 4, 2022, Starting Time: 6.00 am. Name of Organisation: St David’s Union Church Nature of Event: Women’s Circuit Training Venue: 48 Allens Road, Ashburton Day of Event: Tuesday July 5, 2022. Starting Time: 9.30am. Name of Organisation: St David’s Union Church Nature of Event: Walking Group meets outside church. Venue: 48 Allens Road Day of Event: Wednesday July 6, 2022, Starting Time: 6.00 am. Name of Organisation: St David’s Union Church Nature of Event: Women’s Circuit Training Venue: 48 Allens Road, Ashburton Day of Event: Wednesday July 6, 2022, Starting Time: 9.30 am. Name of Organisation: St David’s Union Church Nature of Event: Steady As You Go Exercise Group. Venue: 48 Allens Road, Ashburton Day of Event: Thursday July 7, 2022, Starting Time: 10.00am, Name of Organisation: St David’s Union Church Nature of Event: Fit Kidz for pre-schoolers and caregivers. Venue: 48 Allens Road Day of Event: Friday July 8, 2022, Starting Time: 6.00am. Name of Organisation: St David’s Union Church Nature of Event: Women’s Circuit Training Venue: 48 Allens Road, Ashburton

July events

Every Thurs and Sat

Creative Fibre Monday July 18, 9.30am-2pm At the Plains Museum, Tinwald

Second Fri of every month

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

Ashburton Toy Library Open every Thursday and Saturday from 9.30am-12.30pm, plus every alternate Tuesday 3.30pm-5pm at 106 Victoria Street.

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

12 CLUB NEWS Ashburton Golf Club

No frost last Saturday and a lovely mild winter’s day brought a good crowd down to the Brandon. The main games of the day were the quarter-finals of the Presidents Trophy and plate. Some great games took place and we now have eight very strong semi-finalists.

The Trophy has got a very over 60s look to it and not a lot of shots given or taken across the games.

First up is Peter Walker against Chris Lovelock. Pete had a very close game against Stu Dunlop whilst Chris sent young Seb to bed with no supper. On the other side of the draw Brian Nuttall will take on Brent MacGregor.

Nutts had a tough game, only getting over Brian Fauth on the last, whereas Arkright had to go one hole more to finish off Lefty.

Two cracking semi-finals.

Who makes the final? Pete and Brent is my call.

In the plate semis we have Jordy Bird, he spanked top seed and top qualifier Richie Mc, who can’t seem to buy a win at the moment. Jordy now takes on his young pups team-mate Matt Tait in what should be a great game. They will play alongside Paddy and Hoppy who will battle it out in the other semi.

I reckon this will be a bit of a one-horse race, so who will make the final? Jordy will be playing a six foot plus, 50-something hunk!

After golf on Saturday, we have a social night to watch the first All Blacks v Ireland test. Happy hour from 5pm, pool competition, $1000 on the bar if the first try scorer bet comes in.

A bit of halftime Karaoke featuring Ash Vegas’ very own Elvis and a courtesy van to get you home. Members, partners and friends, come on down and have a blowout. Hopefully everyone doesn’t party too hard as we have pennants across the district on Sunday.

The scratch teams head to Timaru Levels.

The A team take on the hosts the B team play Point and Davo’s Redpath boys take on Tinwald. Shane and the Alex boys head to Point to play Rakaia.

In the Patterson grade, Brandon’s only team, the Old Dogs take on Temuka at Highfield.

The other team, previously known as Young Pups have been cast out and are now known as the Black Lambs, also travel to Highfield to give Mayfield an easy win.

Good luck to everyone playing this weekend. Pop on down to the club and join in the fun.

Good golfing.

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Dealer, North, with 15 points and 5 Diamonds will open 1 Diamond. Now Eats can make the bold decision to pre-empt with 3 Spades, showing less than 10 high card points and a 7 card suit.

South enters the bidding with 4 Hearts and West, with his excellent Spade support and high value Diamonds, contributes 4 Spades. North raises to 5 Hearts, and an assertive East bids 5 Spades.

Let us take the case where 5 Spades is the final bid.

South, on lead, has no way of knowing that a Club lead will hold declarer, East to his contract of 5 Spades (11 tricks), and will probably choose a Heart of his singleton Diamond. Either of these 2 leads will allow East to make all 13 tricks, as he discards his 2 losing Clubs on dummy’s Diamond suit.

Now the alternative scenario where North could decide to bid 6 Hearts – West, on lead, could well choose the Spade K which will hold the trick, but what comes next?

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Of course, should South have been left to play in 5 Hearts, exactly the same defence is necessary to stop the making of an overtrick.

Ashburton Pakeke Lions

The 42nd Annual Changeover Dinner of Ashburton Pakeke Lions was held at Hotel Ashburton and in the absence of President Lion Robert Spencer the MC for the evening was Lion Milner Jacob.

Milner extended a warm welcome to a large turnout of members and visitors from various local Lions Clubs.

He also welcomed District Governor Christine Stewart & Vice District Governor Garth Bateup.

Apologies were read by Lion Bob Rodgers.

Lion Malcolm McCormick proposed a toast to the Visitors which was replyed to by DG Christine Stewart. Lion Joe Butchard then toasted Lions International outlining the work that LCIF does around the world to elevate disasters and various medical problems which has continued by the 1.4 million members of the Lions Clubs which was started by Melvin Jones in Chicago in 1917.

VDG Garth Bateup replyed on behalf of Lions Club International.

A Toast to Wives and Partners was proposed by Lion Trevor Andrews and replyed to by Stephanie Butchard. Grace and Thought for the Day was read by Margaret Pawsey.

DG Christine then inducted a new member, Mr. Dennis Bird, into the Club. Dennis was sponsored by Lion Jim Young, and he was welcomed and wished all the best by those present.

Presidents Appreciation Club Awards were presented by DG Christine to Lion Bob Crane and Lion Derek Prebble.

Lion Trevor Tindall & Robin Ford 10 year chevron; Lion Graeme Mabley 20 year chevron; Lion Derek Prebble 25 year chevron; Lion Arthur Pawsey 40 year chevron; & Lion Murray Falconer 50 year chevron.

The prestigious Melvin Jones Fellowship Award for exceptional services to Lions over a long period of years were presented to Lion Bob Rodgers and Lion John Lynch.

The Presidents Report was read on behalf of Robert Spencer by MC Milner Jacob.

In Robert’s comprehensive report he thanked the Club Membership for another successful year and lamented the loss of four members during the year being; Lions Noel Lowe, Ron Paterson, Owen Everest and past member Jim Allison.

These members gave their all for Ashburton Pakeke Lions.

He concluded that another successful Charity Market had been run.

Induction of the New Board for 2022/23 was performed by VDG Garth Bateup in the absence of President Elec. Lion Jim Young who honoured his oath of office by telephone. Lion Dave Bennett read Jim Youngs acceptance speech whose theme for the year is “Be Realistic - Yet Optimistic”.

All members of the board were invited to stand at the front of the gathering to honour their oath.

VDG Garth thanked Lion Robert for his year as President and wished the Club and new President Lion Jim Young all the best for the coming year.

Lion Jim Martin thanked DG Christine for all her help, during what was a difficult year, and presented her with flowers.

Raffles were drawn and Tailtwister Trevor Andrews fined members for misdemeanors that had happened to them during the month.

MC Milner thanked all present for attending and the meeting concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.

Members showed their appreciation to Milner for officiating the evening.

The July Meeting of the Ladies Craft Group is to be held on Monday 11th July at Edith Paterson’s Home at 10 a.m.

Ashburton Woodworkers Ashburton Woodworker Bill Healey’s walnut ‘porcupine’ stand.

President Steve Wise welcomed 18 members to a mid-winter turnout.

Brief mention made regarding the Fun Day held in Timaru and who the eventual

winners of the competition were. It appears Timaru woodworkers won all the trophies.

Show and Tell: Les Mattingley: several model trucks, bulldozer, pyrography figures, Geoff Brown: walnut platter, John Howe: partly constructed chair, Roger Scammell: recycled timber, too good to burn, a case to hold a cornet instrument, Bill Healey: a cleverly made zip up vase, a walnut “porcupine” stand holds 25 pens.

Merv Peck demonstrated multi axis turning. A three glued block of wood, using two cedar blocks on the outsides with a walnut block in the middle.

Mounted in the lathe using a worm chuck at the head stock end and a steb end at the tail stock.

The centres already marked and predrilled.

With a slow speed Merv with a sharp roughing gouge began to turn the block into almost a cylinder, leaving the mid-section untouched. The block then turned sideways between centres, rounded then sanded.

The block then band sawed through the middle using a specially adapted jig to hold the uneven item for stability. Merv then marked the centres of the two blocks on the walnut side then drilled a hole for the worm chuck.

Back into the lathe a recess turned into the cedar side, once satisfied the rounded block turned round so that the walnut end was on the outside. Using a turn master gouge Merv hollowed out the centre creating a two toned interestingly shaped bowl.

Thanks, Merv, for you showing your skills in this demonstration.

Hinds Women’s Institute The Hinds Women’s Institute members met recently in the Hinds Community Centre for their annual Winter Mini Show.

Sadly, attendance was down due to illness or prior commitments, which in turn meant that entries were down too.

However, the entries, which were judged

by Mrs Rae Wilson, were of a very pleasing standard.

The results are as follows: Hanna Cup for Most Points – Jenny Sinclair. The Douglas Vase for Flower section – Jenny 1st, Betty Wilson & Rosa Bennett 2nd equal, The Bronze Vase for Vegetable section – Jenny 1st, Ruth Sheppard & Annette Simister, The Craft Thimble – Jenny 1st, Ruth 2nd, Betty 3rd. The Teal Cup for Cooking section – Ruth 1st, Jenny 2nd.

Meanwhile, in the Davison Room, the formal meeting was being conducted by President Valmai McKenzie.

Members were welcomed, apologies accepted, the Ode and Aspirations delivered, Minutes and Conference notes read, and Business dealt with.

Silence was observed to honour the passing of our former members Rona McConnell and Gwen Mattingley.

Food parcels and soup, donated by the members and later delivered to Hinds elderly, were much appreciated.

Thanks to everyone who helped with this spirit of giving.

The Thought for the day was very appropriate – “In life, as in knitting, don’t leave loose ends: take time to thank the people who matter in your life.”

A welcome cup of tea and fellowship concluded an enjoyable afternoon.

PS. We congratulate Jude Vaughan on being elected as the NZ Women’s Institute President.

She will do well!

Marg Verrall on behalf of Mid Canterbury Rural Women receives the Ashburton Medal for significant achievement or contribution for the organisation’s work during the Floods of May, 2021.

Mid Canterbury Rural Women NZ Provincial

It was a great pleasure to attend the Ashburton District Council Awards where Mid Canterbury Rural Women Provincial was awarded the Ashburton Medal for their contribution to the Ashburton District, in particular to the Rural Community in 2021.

It was very special to receive this honour which I consider was made possible by the huge contribution or many groups and individuals from our local community and from many outside our province.

What a wonderful area we live in when you consider how much was so generously given in time, food, goods and compassion when the Flood of ’21 affected many of our farmers.

This award is for all those who contributed in some way, which in turn enabled our Rural Women to support those farmers in need.

A big reminder of planned events for you to attend.

The Chainsaw information Day on Tuesday July 5, will focus on battery chainsaws, maintenance, safety and operation.

The Movie fundraiser “Phantom of the Open” on Sunday July 17 at 5pm.

Tickets are still available. Proceeds go to supporting our Scholarship programme and Life Education through the Harold Club.

Our next meeting is on Friday 8th July at the Sinclair Centre, 9.45am. Guest Speaker.

Any queries please contact President, Marg on 302-4717 or 027 2677 600.

SPORTS RESULTS ■■ Shooting

Ashburton District Rifle Club

Scores 26 June at 500 yards TR, Martin Fleming 50.6, 50.8, 100.14, Gareth Miller 49.6, 50.8, 99.14, John Miller 49.4, 48.3, 97.7, Allan White 50.5.

FO, Ran Bao 59.5, 60.5, 119.10, Mike Chui 60.5, 57.4, 117.9, David Smith 58.3, 59.5, 117.8, Murray Cook 57.3, 54.2, 111.5.

FTR, Brian Graystone 55.1, 57.3, 112.4.

FPR, Darral Bradley 60.1, 57.1, 117.1.

Indoor Shooting, June 27 Ashburton Rifle Club

Greg Menzies 97.6, Mathew Lee 83.1, Taylah Geddes 86.1, Quynn Geddes 96.4, Andie Geddes 68.0, Angus Geddes 77.1, Ella Ingold 97.7BR, A McGinness 97.4BR, 100.9BR, James Storey 89.1, Lachlan Storey 92.3, Kinsey Storey 73.0, Abby Calder 93.2, Allan Mitchell 91.2, Garth Wright 80.0.

Mayfield Rifle Club

Peter Quigley 74.1 John Snowden 97.3 Logan Wheel-

er 87.0, Chloe Lovett 91.5, Brooke Wheeler 90.1, Lillian Snowden 90.2, Andrew Donaldson 97.4, Caroline Lovett 88.2, Hamish Dalzell 96.4, 191.6, Ben Nordqvist 94.2, Carl Nordqvist 99.5, 94.3, Martin Fleming 99.7, 98.5.

SPORTS DRAWS ■■ Golf

Tinwald Golf Club

Tinwald Women’s golf draw 5th July - LGU Maree Moore 4th Norma Bradford Trophy, 9 Holes LGU 5th Bell Trophy. Report 9.30 for 10.00 start. Starters S. Gutsell D. Wells, Cards J. Undy Kitchen I. Divers, Roster convenor J. Bruhns.

■■ Hockey

Mid Canterbury Hockey

July 4 through to July 10.

Div 1 Women, Monday 4 July 6.15 pm Methven v Wakanui Black (A Bennett, J Gray), 7.30 pm Wakanui Purple v Tinwald (D Baker, C Watson).

Div 1 Men, Tuesday 5 July 6.15 pm Wakanui White v

Wakanui Black (S Muir, N Keenan), 7.30 pm Allenton v Tinwald (M Marshall, S Mealings).

Duty Club: Methven Kwik Sticks Wednesday 6 July 4.00pm Allenton Boys v Methven White Boys Turf a (J Adam) Methven Black Girls v Wakanui Girls Yr 7 Turf b (T Ellis), 5.10 pm Wakanui Boys Blue v Methven Black Boys Turf a (G Oates) Methven White Girls v Allenton/Tinwald Girls Turf b (R Kidd) 6.20pm Wakanui Boys Black v Tinwalding Bonnington Painting Boys Turf a (Wakanui Div 2 Men, Hampstead Lowcliffe Div 2 Men) Tinwald Engineering Solutions Girls v Allenton Girls Turf b (Tinwald Div 2 Men, Allenton Div 2 Men), Wakanui Girls Yr 8 (bye).

SSL Girls Div 1, Wednesday 6 July Nga Puna Wai 1 5.05pm CGHS 2nd XI v Ashburton College Girls 1st XI. Duty Club: Methven Kiwi Sticks Friday 8 July 3.45 pm Methven Yr 5 v Lauriston Yr 5 Turf a (D Law, K McDonnell) 4.30 pm Tinwald Smith & Sons v Methven Yr 6 Turf a (J Muir, R Stephen), Wakanui Blue Yr 5 v Allenton Yr 5 Turf b (D Law, K McDonnell), 5.15 pm Wakanui Blue Yr 6 v Tinwald Skip-2-It Turf a (D Law, R Stephen) Tinwald The Tool Shed v Wakanui Black Yr 5 Turf b (Wakanui Div 2 Women, Tinwald Div 2 Women), Tinwald Mayfield Transport (bye).

Div 2 Women Friday 8 July 6.15 pm Wakanui v Tin-

wald, (Tinwald Div 1 Women, Wakanui Div 1 Women Purple), 7.30 pm Methven v Hampstead (Methven Div 1 Women, Wakanui Div 1 Women Black).

Connetics SSP Boys Champs Friday 8 July No play (July school holidays).

SSL Boys Div 3, Friday 8 July Nunweek Park 2 5.45 pm Mid Canterbury Combined v Christ’s College Colts XI. Duty Club: Methven Mini Sticks Saturday 9 July 10.00 am Allenton Maroon Magic v Tinwald Black Turf a (Coaches), Wakanui v Methven Turf b (Coaches), Allenton Gold Sticks v Wakanui Blue Turf c (Coaches), Tinwald Orange v Wakanui Black Turf d (Coaches), Lauriston (bye).

Fun Sticks Saturday 9 July Draws made on the day (Coaches) Snr Men (Canterbury Div 1) Saturday 9 July Nga Puna Wai 1 1.30 pm Southern Sluggers v Mid Canterbury.

Snr Women (Canterbury Div 1) Saturday 9 July No play.

Div 2 Men Sunday 10 July 5.00 pm Wakanui v Tinwald (Allenton Div 1 Men, Wakanui Div 1 Men Black) 6.30 pm Hampstead Lowcliffe v Allenton (Tinwald Div 1 Men, Wakanui Div 1 Men White).

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, June 30, 2022

To the visitors, the spoils Matt Markham A strong contingent of locals lined up to face them, but it was the visitors who took home the major spoils last weekend during the Mt Hutt Methven Squash Open.

The annual leg of the Midlands

Full results: Men’s Open: Winner: Paul

Moran, 2nd: Simon Slade Plate: Steven Leckie. Men’s A Grade: Winner: Lester McKee, 2nd: Flynn Brookland - Plate: Ben Wilkinson. Men’s B Grade: Winner: Jeremy Duckmanton, 2nd: Blake Gordon - Plate: Richard Houston. Men’s C Grade: Winner: Joshua Mannering, 2nd: Zak Bell Plate: Daniel Hall. Men’s D Grade: Winner: Josh Verberne, 2nd: James McKenzie - Plate: Deon Biggs. Men’s E Grade: Winner: Zachary Colligan, 2nd: Julian Main - Plate: Cameron Glass. Men’s F Grade: Winner: Kurt Cockburn, 2nd: Aaron Henderson.

Women’s Open: Winner: Lily Rae, 2nd: Kelsi Carrick - Plate: Steph Sim, Women’s A Grade: Winner: Meagan Bell, 2nd: Ellen Pryor - Plate: Tanya Hawley. Women’s B Grade: Winner: Mellory Watson, 2nd: Elyssa McDonnell.

Squash circuit was held last weekend at the Methven Squash Club’s courts at the Methven Domain with strong numbers, and a strong quality of players stepping onto the court for the popular event.

Played across three days, the competition saw the best of the best on court going head-tohead across 10 separate grades, including an impressive seven men’s grades.

Blenheim’s Paul Moran was the best of the bunch in the men’s competition, taking out the open event in a line-up described by many as one of the best seen for a number of years.

He emerged victorious ahead of Simon Slade in the final.

The Women’s Open went the way of Timaru’s Lily Rae, who edged past Kelsi Carrick in the final to take the top spot in another hotly contested competition.

The Men’s A Grade title went to Lester McKee ahead of Flynn Brookland, while Meagan Bell claimed the women’s event ahead of Ellen Pryor.

The circuit takes a break this weekend ahead of the Pleasant Point Open on July 8 and 9, before returning to Mid Canterbury for the following two weeks for the Ashburton Collegiate Open and then the Mayfield Open.

Methven will get another chance to impress later in the season when they hold the annual Midlands Open early in September.

Right – Eyes firmly on that little black ball. Action from the Methven Squash Open last weekend.

PHOTO DANIEL ALVEY

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Riccarton gallops Today at Riccarton Raceway

R1 GRAND NATIONAL FESTIVAL TICKETS ON SALE 7 8 MAIDEN $12,000 2200m 13:07

9

Nortolose The Motivator Spicy Filly Blacks Point Peut Respirer Reenvest

C Carmine K Kwo L Allpress M McNab M Taylor B Murray

58.5 58.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5

R4 SPEIGHTS MAIDEN $12,000 1600m 14:54

1 8X208 Ceedoublejay 58.5 9 Y Atchamah 58.5 2 0300X Seraphic 1 69044 All Lit Up 58.5 10 3 770X5 Allasera C Carmine 58.5 R Mudhoo 58.5 2 538 Krystalbar 11 B May 4 59X08 Kenki 58.5 3 70906 Packing Tavi 58.5 T Jonker 12 7X88X 5 57239 Tiratore L Allpress 56.5 4 3 Vital Perfection 56.5 G Jogoo 56.5 963 Nellie Grey 5 340X6 Sweet Virginia T Moseley 56.5 R3 NZB INSURANCE PERAL SERIES RACE $12,000 6 7 447 Baby Cheeses R Mudhoo 56.5 K Mudhoo 56.5 6 756X5 Heads Up 1400m 14:17 K Williams 56.5 8 32767 Amaterasu 7 9X700 Going Steady K Williams 56.5 1 36235 Folktale R Mudhoo 57.5 9 88508 Royal Khan L Callaway 56.5 8 0X Porotene Dundee L Allpress 56.5 B May 2 X0422 Global Beauty 57.5 C Carmine 57.5 R2 WINTER FASHIONS AUGUST 18 MAIDEN $12,000 3 3X322 Mia Sorella R5 RICCARTON PARK FUNCTION CENTRE R65 K Williams 57.5 4 4327X Page Three 1200m 13:42 $12,000 1600m 15:29 5 474X6 Perfectionist L Allpress 57.5 1 60X72 Sport Mode C Johnson 58.5 1 2X321 Choisia Prince L Allpress 59 6 5X303 Beauty’s Secret L Callaway 57.5 C Barnes 2 89426 Easyrider D Montes de Oca 58.5 2 82274 Yeah Right 58.5 7 X9605 Belle De Val 57.5 T Moseley 3 6859 Anteater 3 00X09 Easy On The Eye K Williams 58 K Williams 58.5 M McNab 57.5 8 59 Lady’s Legacy L Callaway 58.5 C Johnson 57.5 4 58X7L Highland Fling 4 86363 Copy Me In 9 5 Ruby Sunrise

57.5 5 83642 Fame Shines 5 Alwayswantedone T Jonker 58.5 L Callway 57.5 K Mudhoo 57.5 10 7X6 In Vegas BB Hong 57 6 0X9X Mackenzie Chief S Toolooa 58.5 6 0X664 Chandler

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7 8 9 10 11 12 13

50020 51290 X5805 94857 0X237 3X679 37X00

Global Star Sarayu Hey Soul Sister Tiffen Lady Modena Sombra Deamor Alaskan Gold

R Beeharry 56 T Moseley 56 K Kwo 55.5 M Taylor 55.5 R Mudhoo 55 55 S Toolooa 55

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

45208 33223 800X0 100X0 65746 96777 0X909

Platinum Road Our Rosette Our Clarry Lady Cora Selfie Lovebug Run For Cover

C Johnson 56.5 K Williams 56 K Atchamah 55.5 L Callaway 55 R Mudhoo 55 C Barnes 54 55

R6 VALACHI DOWNS DISPERSAL SALE R65 Matt Markham’s Riccarton Selections $12,000 1200m 16:04

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

40X96 6815 X3321 9281 50X49 70182 271 07X00 8956

Blair Flight Light Up Commitment Megalomaniac Caitlyn Jay Make Believe Fetiche Twin Shot Cause Celebre

K Kwo 59 C Carmine 59 M McNab 58.5 L Allpress 58.5 T Moseley 58 K Mudhoo 58

D Montes de Oca 57 56.5 B May

Race 1: Vital Perfection, All Lit Up, Heads Up, Sweet Virginia Race 2: Sport Mode, Spicy Filly, Mackenzie Chief, Easyrider Race 3: Mia Sorella, Global Beauty, Folktale, Perfectionist Race 4: Amaterasu, Tiratore, Allasera, Ceedoublejay Race 5: Choisia Prince, Yeah Right, Chandler, Easy On The Eye Race 6: Our Rosette, Commitment, Blair Flight, Megalomaniac BEST BET: Vital Perfection (R1) VALUE: Amaterasu (R4)

NZ Metro harness Tomorrow at Addington Raceway

R1 BALANCING YOUR BOOKS MBL PACE $12,500 1980m 17:20 1 74 Eastwood Dream Craig D Thornley 2 546 Howling Wolf J R Dunn 3 x6385 Bondi Lustre T M Williams 4 36485 Prettyboycoby R M Cameron 5 20x2 Live On Legend J W Cox 6 0x344 Hit The Beach C J Defilippi 7 Vrilo R D Close 8 54402 Chrislynn 9 2229 Shell Shock 10 265x2 Trouble Supreme M G Heenan 11 27x3 Tempo Warrior S J Ottley R2 TOMLINSON HANDICAP TROT $13,000 2600m 17:48 1 55716 Majestic Whisper R T May 2 x165x Miss Yo B N Orange 3 86541 DD’s Super Stuart C J Markham 4 x0x98 Harry Potter M P Jones 5 20013 Majestic Rollon John Morrison 6 96704 King Of Love Ben Hope 7 37084 Take After Me J R Dunn 8 670 Samanthas Moon G D O’Reilly 9 91647 Madeleine Stowe P J Davis 10 42549 Boyz Invasion M G Heenan R3 RETIRING TOMORROW 2YO MBL PACE $12,500 1980m 18:15 1 6 Meet Me At The Beach S M Payne

2 Sucitra R J Butt 3 Cougar Express S J Ottley 4 Lusaka J W Cox 5 7 Rakero Raider G D Smith 6 Maddi’s Tiger B N Orange 7 5 Major Torque M P Jones R4 CAANZ RUN MOBILE PACE $15,000 1980m 18:43 1 5x806 Eastwood Ideal Craig D Thornley 2 6x131 Evangalist R D Close 3 x5136 Sweet Belle G D O’Reilly 4 41168 Shanika K Butt 5 44807 Superstar Legend Wilson House 6 2295 Midfrew Luisianabeau R T May 7 50x76 Kruizr J F Curtin 8 43253 Franco Hoffman B N Orange 9 2x351 Smiffy’s Terror J R Dunn R5 TAMING THE TAXES MOBILE PACE $13,000 1980m 19:11 1 12231 Absolute Dynamite J R Dunn 2 23541 Barnstormer John Morrison 3 15440 Maren Franco L F O’Reilly 4 x24x2 J R Bromac B N Orange 5 45984 Classy Dancer T M Williams 6 0080x Sky Vale G D Smith 7 324x1 Jimmy James Maguire R T May 8 15x1 Donmaro J F Curtin 9 07x01 Sportscam J W Cox

10 83204 Mossdale Mac Ben Hope 11 661x9 Major Gnp 12 51000 Tiger Taylor R D Close 13 621x8 Tide And Time K M Cox 14 86023 Heaven On High R6 AVON CITY FORD HANDICAP TROT $15,000 2600m 19:39 1 110x6 Resolve R J Butt 2 5176 Baxter Ben Hope 3 10001 Beyond The Horizon J W Smith 4 66615 Prince Teka K G Cameron 5 35x85 Majestic Jag J R Dunn 6 476x2 Show Me The Gray R D Close 7 99094 My Moment’s Now T M Williams R7 SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS HANDICAP PACE $17,500 2600m 20:07 1 25114 Serious Moonlite B N Orange 2 13x6x Copperhead Rose John Morrison 3 154x6 Last Of The Mohicans R T May 4 54542 Heisenberg J R Dunn 5 47131 Mikey Maguire Sam Thornley 6 4921 Henry Hubert T M Williams R8 CANTERBURY INSULATED BUILDERS FFA MOBILE TROT $17,500 1980m 20:35 1 72377 Eurokash Ben Hope 2 34333 Jimmy Carter R T May 3 4x285 Spy Da Moment K M Cox

4 7887 Cochy Malc B N Orange 5 216x4 Phoebe Imperial R J Butt 6 55111 Kahress R D Holmes 7 50131 The Dominator Craig D Thornley 8 4209x Majestic Man Brad Williamson R9 SMALL PRYCE TO PAY FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE $13,000 1980m 21:03 1 24507 Emmy Craig D Thornley 2 x5765 Marshmellow Millie John Morrison 3 15550 Arden’s Sweetheart T M Williams 4 19875 Mitsi Gaynor C J Dalgety 5 x4006 Apatchofgold J F Curtin 6 344x6 Prima Donna R J Butt 7 x7000 Swell Time R T May 8 3313 Bri Express J R Dunn 9 9864 Smokin Annie B N Orange 10 82469 Sophia Bromac 11 82507 Reflectionsofmylife T S Chmiel 12 216 Aint No Angel Brad Williamson R10 R & CO BUSINESS ADVISORS MOBILE PACE $13,000 1980m 21:30 1 7608 Rock N Diamonds 2 22184 Morrissey G D O’Reilly 3 60602 The Coalman S J Ottley 4 36x56 Ultimate Bird R J Butt 5 23448 Emma’s Boy T M Williams 6 44322 King Arthur R M Cameron

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

7x640 83293 17435 77886 9x642 57397 508x1

Franco Stefan B N Orange Best Trio John Morrison Paytons Rock J R Dunn Tasman Tempest Wilson House Songbird Cab Calloway Tommysonaroll R D Close

Matt Markham’s Addington Selections Race 1: Howling Wolf, Shell Shock, Live On Legend, Trouble Supreme Race 2: Boyz Invasion, King Of Love, Majestic Rollon, DD’s Super Stuart Race 3: Major Torque, Meet Me At The Beach, Cougar Express, Lusaka Race 4: Smiffy’s Terror, Evangalist, Sweet Belle, Midfrew Luisianabeau Race 5: Absolute Dynamite, Barnstormer, Donmaro, JR Bromac Race 6: Resolve, Show Me The Gray, My Moment’s Now, Majestic Jag Race 7: Heisenberg, Henry Hubert, Copperhead Rose, Mikey Maguire Race 8: The Dominator, Kahress, Majestic Man, Jimmy Carter Race 9: Bri Express, Aint No Angel, Prima Donna, Emmy Race 10: The Coalman, Morrisey, Best Trio, Franco Stefan BEST BET: The Coalman (Race 10) VALUE: Major Torque (Race 3)

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GRIBBEN, Virginia Cuva Edith – (Born 7 September, 1946).

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Sister of Barry and Sally Lucas, Ashburton, and Roger Lucas, Christchurch.

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Midnight Thursday

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Thursday: Fine with morning frosts. A few showers developing in the evening, possibly heavy with hail. NW becoming gusty. MAX 15 MIN

Canterbury Plains

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Thursday: Fine with areas of morning frost. Scattered showers developing in the evening. Northwesterlies rising to gale in the afternoon, gusting 100 km/h in exposed places, then changing southerly in the evening.

Friday: Isolated early showers, clearing and becoming fine. Winds turning northwesterly early in the morning.

Saturday: Fine with a frosty start. Northwesterlies.

A low is moving away to the east of the North Island this on Thursday. A cold front is moving northwards over the South Island, followed by a strong cold southerly change. The front moves up the North Island on Friday while the strong southwest flow affects the South Island. A ridge spreads over the country during the weekend, though a front brushes the far south late Saturday.

Around The Region Thursday

Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

14 -1 13 1 10 -1 14 0 13 0 13 -2

Friday

10 0 9 3 5 0 10 1 9 1 11 -1

Saturday

11 11 8 11 11 12

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Mostly cloudy. Rain developing about the main divide in the morning, heavy at times, then showers developing elsewhere in the evening. Snow level lowering to 600m by evening.

Wind at 1000m: NW 50 km/h rising to gale 80 km/h in the morning, then turning SW 40 km/h in the evening.

Wind at 2000m: NW rising to severe gale 110 km/h around midday, turning SW gale 70 km/h evening.

Freezing level: 2000m, lowering to 1000m evening.

Friday Mountain weather hazards: Wind, Wind Chill.

A few snow showers early in the morning then becoming fine.

Wind at 1000m: W 50 km/h.

Wind at 2000m: Gale SW 65 km/h, easing to 50 km/h later.

Freezing level: 1000m, rising to 1500m by evening.

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

Saturday: Fine with a frosty start.

Northwesterlies.

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FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sports wrap

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, June 30, 2022

all your sporting news

Racing action

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With promotion and relegation matches lying in wait next week, there’s a lot to play for in Mid Canterbury Premier Netball tonight.

Laying it all on the line

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Matt Markham

Tonight’s match-ups Premier 1

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

Premier 2

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

Premier 3

6.15pm: Hampstead U18A v Ashburton College 10A 7.15pm: Methven Humm v United B 8.15pm: Ashburton College B v Methven Shearmac

Giant-killers they may not yet be, but you can bet your last dollar it won’t stop Southern from trying it out tonight at the EA Networks Centre, with their spot in the top flight of Mid Canterbury Netball on the line.

With promotion and relegation looming ahead of the final, championship, round of the season in Premier Netball for this season, it’s all on the line tonight for a number of teams across the three competitions with a number of outcomes still very much possible.

The challenge for Southern is immense.

And if they’re to keep their standing in Premier 1 then they’ll need to do what no other team has been capable of this season, beat the high-flying Celtic.

Joint on the bottom of the standings with Methven, Southern’s issue is a far greater points differential than their fellow country club.

They’d need to win and hope Methven lose against Hampstead to overtake them.

While it will have no significance on the overall standings,

the opening match in Premier 1 tonight could be just as entertaining.

Mt Somers, who caused an upset last week when they beat Methven, will have the chance to do it again when they take on United in what promises to

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their match tonight against Methven B the opportunity to head into next week’s clash with the bottom placed team in Premier 1 after tonight’s round.

At the other end of the table, Hampstead B will head to promotion relegation next week

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In Premier 2, Rakaia are assured a shot at the top-grade next week in what has been a remarkable return to the local Premier competition for the club.

be an intriguing match.

United come in off a loss last week to Southern, so will be out to right some wrongs – but certainly won’t be taking the match easy considering what unfolded last week.

In Premier 2, Rakaia are assured a shot at the top-grade next week in what has been a remarkable return to the local Premier competition for the club.

They started in Premier 3 and are yet to taste defeat, with

with no points to show for their round two efforts, and will take on the winner of Premier 3, which will be Methven Shearmac should they beat Ashburton College B in the final game of the night, tonight.

If they happened to lose, the winner of the Ashburton College 10A and Hampstead U18 game will draw level with them on points and the final standings will come down to points differential, in which the Methven side are well served.

Club news

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Property June 30, 2022

GUARDIAN

REAL ESTATE IN MID CANTERBURY

Is it Time to Downsize?

4/131 Harrison Street, Ashburton

Proudly marketed by Bayleys

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Is it Time to Downsize?

4/131 Harrison Street, Ashburton This practical, comfortable, sunny 130sqm stand-alone townhouse offers low maintenance living in Allenton.

Comprising open plan living, dining and kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, separate toilet, separate laundry along with an internal access double garage with automatic

opener, this house would be a solid choice for those looking to downsize.

Set off the road, this rear townhouse is heated by a heat pump, nitestore heater and is partially double-glazed where you need it most, ensuring comfort all- year round.

Move in and add your own touches to make this house your home.

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Methven 83 Barkers Road 832sqm

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Premium property, premium location Neatly positioned on a rear section in a quiet subdivision, this home sits on a beautifully landscaped 832sqm fenced section. The home boasts three spacious double bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes.

The master bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe as well as a disability access ensuite. The family bathroom includes a bath and a separate shower. There is also an additional separate toilet with a vanity unit. This home was built with winter in mind. The heat pump, electric heating and wood burner are complemented by wall, ceiling, floor insulation, and double-glazed windows. Structured with brick, stone and timber, this home is both low maintenance and aesthetically pleasing.

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Windwhistle Lot 38/623 Coleridge Road 546sqm For Sale offers invited over $249,000 View by appointment Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Slice of paradise On offer is Lot 38 Tussock Lane, a quiet, peaceful and private part of Terrace Downs Resort, situated overlooking the fifth fairway and has the fourth green on your doorstep. This 546sqm (more or less) section in the heart of an alpine paradise has mountains views and the bonus of mature trees surrounding for shelter.

Terrace Downs is a world-renowned resort located only a short hour drive from the Christchurch international airport or 20 minutes to the thriving ski village of Methven. The resort boasts a top level 18-hole golf course, with the clubhouse offering an excellent restaurant and bar.

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Methven 60 Spaxton Street 513sqm

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Snug as a bug This alpine styled home presents an opportunity for the savvy investor, a lock and leave for the holiday maker or a lovely home for the first home buyer. The 70sqm floor area is perfectly positioned on a 513sqm section and boasts three bedrooms and one bathroom. A pitched alpine ceiling with quaint feature lighting makes the open plan kitchen and living area feel spacious. The grounds are well established, with room for the BBQ and plenty of sunshine for sitting on the patio and listening to the birds with your morning coffee. There is a cosy log burner in the hub of the home that creates a relaxing atmosphere.

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Methven Lot 223 Camrose Estate 676sqm Asking Price $260,000 View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Start your build now in Camrose Estate Get your hands on this highly sought-after section in the stunning Camrose Estate. This 675sqm (more or less) section, is located within walking distance to the Methven Township.

Whether you are looking to make Methven your home, or you are a local resident looking for a change, this section offers an opportunity to create something magical for you and your family. The attractive subdivision is near the new Opuke Thermal Pools, a multitude of biking tracks and trails and is at the doorstep of the remarkable Southern Alps.

Be quick - this front section with some fencing included, takes full advantage of the afternoon sun and is perfect to build on, it won’t be on the market long.

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Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Fri 8 Jul 2022 201 West Street, Ashburton View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment Ray Knight 027 434 0139 ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Is it time to downsize?

This practical, comfortable, sunny 130sqm stand-alone townhouse offers low-maintenance living in Allenton. Comprising open plan living, dining and kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, separate toilet, separate laundry along with an internal access double garage with automatic opener, this house would be a solid choice for those looking to downsize. Set off the road, this rear townhouse is heated by a heat pump, nitestore heater and is partially double-glazed where you need it most; ensuring comfort all year round. Move in and add your own touches to make this house your home.

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Allenton Lot 1 Racecourse Road 4,001sqm Price by Negotiation View by appointment Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Blank canvas to build on Located on Racecourse Road, this large 4,001sqm (subject to survey) area of land is the perfect blank canvas for those looking to build in an excellent location. Neatly presented with post and rail fencing, an asphalt vehicle crossing will be completed before settlement. Power and water are available at or near the boundary, as well as one connection to a private sewer scheme. On the edge of existing high density residential zone, with possible subdivision potential in the future (subject to rezoning). This section is located a short distance from the Allenton shops, Allenton Primary School and Ashburton College.

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Ashburton 97 Wills Street 1,014sqm

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For Sale offers invited over $649,000 View Sun 3-3.30pm or by appointment Sam Gregory 021 0283 8791 sam.gregory@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Timeless character villa This timeless 1910s villa is built to last with many of the original features; ornate finials, high-stud ceilings, rimu flooring and stained-glass accents. The 193sqm home comprises four generous double bedrooms which are accessed from a central hallway. One has an additional space that can be used as an office, sunroom, or walk-in wardrobe. The family bathroom has a shower over the bath, vanity, and toilet, with a second shower and toilet beside the laundry. A spacious lounge adjoins the modernised galley-style kitchen and dining area.

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ABOUT

SIMON SHARPIN Having been involved in the Ag sector his whole life and having a passion for dealing with people, moving to real estate was a natural fit for Simon.

Simon was offered the prestigious Bayleys Country Scholarship and trained with some of the country’s leading agents and is putting his skills to work as part of Team Preston. He is a young, polite, honest person with a passion and dedication for his town, industry and business.

If you need a hand with selling your property, purchasing something new, or just want to have a yarn, get in touch with Simon today.

Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 03 307 7377 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz

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Elgin Smithfield Road 3.3727ha Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wed 6 Jul 2022 201 West Street, Ashburton View by appointment Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Bare land opportunity Offering 3.372 hectares (more or less) in two titles, this opportunity is not one to be missed. The freehold titles are made up of 1.34 hectares (more or less) and 2.02 hectares (more or less) and are available to purchase separately or together. Situated between Smithfield and Seafield Roads, dual access is available maximising potential building options. A two-bay pole shed and storage shed with two horse loose boxes are located on the larger title. Established hedging provides excellent shelter, while the pasture has been historically used for making hay.

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Ashburton 132 Burnett Street 909sqm Price by Negotiation View by appointment Ray Knight 027 434 0139 ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Central Ashburton office building Perfectly positioned in the heart of Ashburton's CBD are these attractive and modern office premises.

Recently refurbished with an extension added in 2013, this building could present the perfect opportunity to occupy or tenant and enjoy the returns.

With an NBS rating of 67%, the property is currently leased for $85,500 plus GST plus outgoings until the end of June 2022.

Included with the property are six off-street carparks and there is plenty of on-road parking for clients.

Vendors are willing to entertain options of a lease.

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Ashburton 92 East Street 207sqm Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Fri 8 Jul 2022 201 West Street, Ashburton View by appointment Ray Knight 027 434 0139 ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Vacant commercial land Located in the main street of Ashburton, 92 East Street comprises a 207sqm freehold title ready for immediate occupation or development.

Set between two existing buildings with access from East Street and Dobson Street, this property will suit a wide range of buyers including developers, owner occupiers and land bankers.

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to purchase a vacant commercial section in Ashburton township.

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Tinwald Tinwald Westerfield Mayfield Road 4,000sqm Price by Negotiation View by appointment Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Westview - new beginnings Secure the dream now and lock in your slice of Ashburton's exciting new subdivision with 4,000sqm plus sections. Situated in Tinwald, Westview sections offer the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of country living with town amenities and entertainment right on your doorstep. With uninterrupted countryside and mountain vistas, making Westview your home promises an enviable lifestyle encompassing the best of town and country. Section sizes 4,000sqm plus (more or less) with prices starting from $315,000.

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Real Estate Ashburton

SBW Developments Ltd, Licensed under the REAA 2008 OPEN HOME | 11.30am - 12 noon

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6 Lane Street, Allenton

3 Bowen Street, Rakaia

• Solid as a rock • Large open plan kitchen, dining, lounge • Renovated bathroom • Good double garage with auto doors and work bench

8 Normanby Street, Rakaia

• 3 bedrooms • Log burner • 515sqm, low maintenance section • Single garage

Enquiries Over $480,000

Enquiries Over $420,000

Enquiries Over $520,000

Enquiries Over $545,000

Craig Philip 027 952 8722

Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

Debbie Boon 027 448 4006

Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

135 Walnut Avenue, Ashburton

OPEN HOME | 10am - 10.30am

• Three double bedrooms • Updated heatpump and pellet fire • Generous living area opening to a conservatory.

• Double garage

• 3 double bedrooms • Beautiful rimu throughout • Logburner and 2 heatpumps • Established 1012sqm section located on the west side of Rakaia

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85 Bowen Street, Rakaia

48B Elizabeth Street, Allenton

54 Havelock Street, Allenton

118A Allens Road, Ashburton

$700,000

Enquiries Over $355,000

$425,000

Enquiries Over $599,000

Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

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Mark Williams 027 442 2281

31 Tarbottons Road, Tinwald

18 Rolleston Street, Rakaia

• Two separate toilets • Four good sized bedrooms • Underfloor heating in living areas • Eco friendly log burner

8 Carters Road, Allenton

• Three spacious bedrooms • Double garage with internal access • Ensuite with tiled shower • 157.5sqm home on a 450sqm section

Enquiries Over $599,000

$669,000

Enquiries Over $450,000

$200,000

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

Debbie Boon 027 448 4006

• Spacious open plan living, with heat pump and log burner • Master bedroom with ensuite, plus two more double sized bedrooms • 1012sqm section with plenty of off-street parking • Glasshouse and woodshed

• Great Location • Good sized well fenced yard • Three double bedroom and good sized living area • Tenant of 9 years, reliable and keen to stay

• Freshly renovated • Two bedrooms • New kitchen • Attached garage

• Three bedroom roughcast home • Open plan living with heatpump • Large, secure backyard with double garage, off-street parking and entertaining area • 1012sqm section close to the town’s facilities

• Brand new and just for you in this new subdivision!

• Three bedrooms • Ensuite off the master • Single garage with internal access

9/369 Wrens Road, Rangitata Huts

• Three bedrooms • Great living, family bathroom/ laundry • Two fabulous outdoor areas • Excellent sheds to store the toys and tools

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15 Jag Way, Tinwald

26 Rolleston Street, Rakaia

• Four double bedrooms • Double garage, internal access • Two living areas • Open plan kitchen and dining

• Two spacious bedrooms • Heatpump and log burner • 1012sqm section with subdivision potential • West side location close to town facilities

Price $865,000

Enquiries Over $480,000

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

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23 Company Road, Ashburton

46 Lot 2 McGrath Road, Elgin

Enquiries Over, $1,300,000

Price $330,000

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

Craig Philip 027 952 8722

• Four bedrooms plus a rumpus/ games room • A swimming pool which is fully fenced and heated by solar panels • Open plan kitchen and dining • Three car garaging

• Power and fibre to the gate • Quiet laneway • 5,000m2 section • Complete with title

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03 307 9176 Allenton 71 Racecourse Road

Tinwald 83B Tarbottons Road

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Hampstead 6 Willow Street

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Hampstead 14 Manse Street

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Brand new and yours

Comfortable and new

Warm and welcoming on Willow

Modern town house

All you would expect from a modern, new build. Brick and oblique vertical weatherboards, double glazing and coloursteel roofing. Entry is into a lobby with living to one side. Internal kitchen with a scullery is open to the spacious dining and living area with access to a patio area. An additional separate lounge also has an outside area.

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

This well presented, modern three bedroom home situated close to town is a first home buyer's dream. Three double bedrooms, insulated ceiling and walls and double glazed on an easy care, low maintenance section with an almost double garage, workshop, two 3x3 garden sheds and plenty of off street parking. What more could you want? Located close to Hampstead School, preschool, Beach Road shops.

Nice quiet area and positioned among similar properties. Three double bedrooms with the master linked to the main bathroom through a walk in robe. The bathroom consists of a bath, shower, vanity and toilet and there is also another separate toilet. The double garage also incorporates the laundry space, The living area is well proportioned and includes the kitchen and dining.

For Sale $875,000 View Thu 30 Jun 5.00 - 5.30pm Web pb.co.nz/AU91081

For Sale Buyers $780,000+ View Fri 1 Jul 12.00 - 12.30pm Web pb.co.nz/AU95833

For Sale Buyers $479,000+ View Sat 2 Jul 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU102229

For Sale Buyers $535,000+ View Sat 2 Jul 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU103311

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Here's a place with space

Modern and sun drenched

The property ladder awaits

Neat and tidy

Spacious three bedroom home set to capture the sun all day with open plan living with diesel fire opening through to the dining and modernised kitchen. All the bedrooms have built in wardrobes, modernised bathroom and new carpet throughout. Corner section with three car garaging plus workshop space.

This four bedroom home is sure to impress! Sun drenched living areas, great size bedrooms, large central log fire, plus heat pump, keeps it warm and toasty and excellent indoor outdoor living with west facing deck overlooking easy care gardens. Quietly tucked away, it's fully fenced with off street parking, garden sheds and utility area for tinkering, there's even parking for the caravan!

A carefully renovated home brimming with charm and offering a magnificent setting for contemporary living. Superb living spaces including a large open plan updated kitchen, dining and living spaces with natural light aplenty and heated by a compliant logfire and heat pump.

Three good sized bedrooms, an updated bathroom, large separate laundry and internal access garage.

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

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

For Sale Buyers $495,000+ View Sat 2 Jul 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU102976

For Sale Buyers $685,000+ View Sat 2 Jul 10.30 - 11.00am Web pb.co.nz/AU83446

For Sale Buyers $535,000+ View Sat 2 Jul 10.45 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AU104614

For Sale Buyers $468,000+ View Sat 2 Jul 10.45 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AU103831

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Classic character

Immaculate and private

Location and style

2.02 ha - Lifestyle living & location

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

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

Looking a for lifestyle property with a modern home and first class, low maintenance landscaping. Close to the town boundary and tucked away down a laneway with similar properties as neighbours. Exposed trusses add interest to the roof line and provide cover for the many patios and entry. The inviting entry leads to a spacious foyer and adjacent to the separate laundry and double garage.

In a delightful quiet cul-de-sac, this smart and very practical two bedroom townhouse offers an exciting opportunity for a wide range of people who would enjoy the benefits of this low-maintenance property.

The owners have meticulously cared for the home during their time and made many improvements. Featuring a smart updated kitchen, bathroom, separate toilet, mostly double glazed.

Time for change-then consider a trade-up, relocate or even retire to this well-presented Rakaia 2-hectare lifestyle property. Offering a quality home, sheds and land package, only a short drive from Rakaia shops, schools services and amenities and in a great rural community. Enjoy the benefits of great country living at its best with privacy, shelter and ample storage sheds.

For Sale Buyers $625,000+ View Sat 2 Jul 11.30 - 12.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AU102530

For Sale By Negotiation View Sat 2 Jul 11.30 - 12.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AL103462

For Sale Buyers $489,000+ View Sat 2 Jul 12.15 - 12.45pm Web pb.co.nz/AU104407

Deadline Sale closes 2.00pm Thu 14 Jul 2022 View Sat 2 Jul 11.00 - 11.30am Web pb.co.nz/AL103771

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Ashburton 360 Ashburton Staveley Road

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2.0 ha - Self sufficient gem This private irrigated productive smallholding sits in a rural laneway in an enviable location with wonderful hill views. Over the years feijoa, apricots, pears, apples, golden and blackboy peaches, peachcot, plum, olives and lemon trees have been planted and the fruits enjoyed immensely. A modern warm brick home with double glazing sits front and centre in an expansive lawn and irrigated garden. Large open plan kitchen/diving/living area sited to enjoy all day sun in the living areas which lead out to decks. Heated by large Metro logburner and heatpumps. Expansive kitchen benching, pantry, 2 underbench ovens and dishwasher.

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Allenton Location 55 Tucker Street, ALLENTON

This beautifully maintained home is located in Allenton. The spacious open plan living and dining area is the heart of the home.

Recently painted inside with neutral tones and a pop of colour gives the new buyers time to sit back and enjoy this lovely home.

Sliding doors open from the family lounge room out onto the patio, perfect for a morning coffee or relaxing in the evening.

Three double bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes.

Established gardens and a sizeable section with a

First Home Buyers large garage and lean-to off the side for storage.

A great location with the convenience of a short walk to all the Allenton amenities plus fabulous Argyle Park walking area.

Extremely proud to bring this gorgeous property to the market.

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

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The vendors have completed this home and are now ready to sell.

Don’t miss this lovely three bedroom home complete with modern kitchen and you can enjoy the open plan living area with the comfort of a log burner and heat pump to keep you warm.

There are two bathrooms, each have toilets and a separate stylish laundry.

Enjoy the sunny conservatory with doors opening to a lovely sunny deck area out front.

Easy care gardens and a large family size deck

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Off-street parking and single car garage on an A fabulous opportunity to purchase a home directly easy care section. Walking distance to local shops.

Highly recommend you view this property, don’t opposite the Tinwald Primary School. delay and call now for a viewing.

This property offers you the opportunity to own your own home.

Open plan kitchen and living area. Heated by a log burner or the choice of a heat pump.

Three double bedrooms plus office, family size deck for entertaining and a large family size conservatory 3 1 1 for the summer and winter months which is used as an extra lounge room.

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

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One Not To Miss 5 Carters Terrace, TINWALD

141 Harland Street, TINWALD

Cute As Can Be! area out back to entertain. Good size back yard with garden planters boxes and a beautiful large shade tree.

Brand new single car garage with off-street parking. The complete package is here on Carters Terrace.

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By Negotiation Web ID AUT3302079 View: Saturday, 11.30am - 12 noon

6 James Street, HINDS

This cute little oasis is looking for new owners.

Enjoy the sun drenched verandah overlooking a 1,012m2 landscaped, easy care section.

This size gives you options to landscape further.

One separate room to the right with a sunny kitchen/dining room with doors opening onto the verandah to catch the evening sun.

There is another separate room which is the bathroom with bath, toilet, vanity and hot water cylinder.

Then there is a separate room which is the

bedroom/living room, with double doors opening to the verandah which captures the morning sun.

Black water holding tank and grey water system.

Close to the mountains and local rivers for fishing, this could be the perfect location for all your hobbies.

Don't delay this wee beauty could be yours.

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Price: $260,000 View: Saturday, 1pm - 1.30pm

Web ID HU3313859

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Grand Opportunity

Lifestyle Living Close to Town

Move in and Relax

Walk to Town

9 Catherwood Avenue, ALLENTON

73 Northpark Road, ASHBURTON

83A Trevors Road, HAMPSTEAD

124A Chalmers Avenue, ASHBURTON

Offers over: $835,000 Web ID AUW2855183 View: Saturday, 1pm - 1.30pm

Offers Over: $980,000 Web ID ALE3296860 View: Saturday, 1.45pm - 2.15pm

Offers Over: $640,000

Step inside this gorgeous architecturally designed home positioned on a double section in two titles amongst a beautiful established garden and situated in a prime location. Five bedrooms, two living areas, three counting the beautiful light filled atrium plus a separate office. Ample storage and triple car garaging. Some remedial work required, an opportunity for the astute buyer.

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

View to see all the wonderful features!

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

Web ID AUE3271356

Ideal location to build your very own townhouse.

You could enjoy the luxuries of a new home with an easy care section and short walk to town. This 545m2 section is well suited to a dwelling of approx. 150m2, sufficient size for three bedroom, two bathroom home with double garage. All services in place along the drive ready for development. Existing single garage and carport shall be removed prior to issue of title. To be fully fenced to all sides and an exclusive driveway.

Price: $175,000 Web ID AUE3248933

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Options are Endless

Braebrook Beauty!

79 Chertsey Line Road, CHERTSEY

Currently used as a residence this property provides endless options. The current zoning of Business A permits many uses from retail, hospitality, community, residential and commercial activities including visitor accommodation. This two storey building provides up to eight upstairs bedrooms and large bar and lounge downstairs.

One 2464m2 title with spacious grounds, swimming pool and storage sheds.

Price $550,000

Web ID CU3029266

16 Magnolia Drive, NETHERBY

If you are in need of a modern, stylish and warm home look no further! This three bedroom plus office home is perfectly positioned to capture all the sun and light on offer and is set amongst other quality homes. Wonderful open plan indoor-outdoor living, impressive master bedroom complete with walk-in robe and en suite. All these features combined with a double garage and ample storage throughout complete the perfect picture.

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From 1 January 2019, real estate agents are required to verify the identity of their vendors in accordance with Anti-Money Laundering legislation. In some situations, real estate agents will also be required to verify the identity of purchasers. If your real estate agent cannot verify your identity in line with the legislation, they will not be able to act for you.

Identity verification can take days and sometimes weeks if a Trust or company is involved, or where parties reside overseas.

The below gives an indication of some of the documents your real estate agent may ask you to present in person or as a certified document as part of this process: Individuals: Passport, NZ Firearms Licence or NZ Drivers Licence with another document such as a bank statement or statement issued by a Government agency. You will also need to provide a document with your residential address (for example, a utility bill).

Trusts: The Trust Deed and, for all trustees and settlors, the information required for individuals as noted above, together with information regarding the Trust’s source of funds or wealth. Additional information may also be required for beneficiaries and appointers.

Companies: Details of the company, together with the information for individuals noted above for every individual with more than a 25% shareholding, all individuals with effective control of the company and all individuals acting on behalf of the company. Information regarding source of funds or wealth may also be required.

Note: The above list is not exhaustive and is indicative only. Your real estate agent will assist you with the specific requirements in relation to your situation.

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