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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, May 21, 2022

Dan Pannett films a Russian tank destroyed

by Ukrainian forces on the side of the road outside Lviv.

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Missiles rain down on Pannett while he films in the Ukraine The Russian invasion of Ukraine has not changed the “unwavering strength and confidence” of local people, reports Methven’s Dan Pannett.

Pannett and Newshub’s Lisette Reymer have been on their fourth visit to Ukraine since the invasion, and are now safe in Sweden.

Pannett, as cameraman, was overwhelmed with what he saw this week. “It’s impossible to overstate how much the country has changed in that time, and how much the people of Ukraine have endured.”

Reymer and Pannett returned to Kyiv, the capital city, visiting the surrounding towns which have been occupied by Russian troops for a month.

“These are villages that have been wiped off the map, with homes completely flattened and just a pile of rubble left behind,” he told the Ashburton Guardian.

They spent a day in the town of Bucha, a place that’s endured the most atrocious side of the war with around 400 deaths and the most harrowing reports of war crimes, he said.

“There’s sadness in the eyes of everyone you speak to.”

Pannett witnessed the destruction “everywhere you look” on the highway to Kyiv.

“Burnt out Russian tanks decorate the roadside and Ukrainian locals stop to take selfies with them, proud to have resisted the Russian advances into the capital,” he said.

“Still the fighting continues.

“We had multiple air raid sirens a day that sent us running into the bomb shelters around the city and missiles hit Lviv (another city) while we were there.”

Despite the devastation, Pannett reports the Ukrainian people “are certain they’ll win the war.”

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The lights of Kyiv shine brightly despite the Russian bombing. Newshub’s Lisette Reymer and Methven’s Dan Pannett pause to look around while in the capital this week.

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The six billion dollar man: 2022 Budget wrap Daniel Alvey As the clock struck two on Thursday, finance minister Grant Robertson delivered his 2022 budget, but what is in it for Mid Canterbury?

The headline stealer was Robertson’s cost of living package, which would see an extra $350 in Kiwi pockets from August 1. To go with the cash injection the reductions in fuel tax and road user charges were extended by another two months.

The $350 payments would be available to people earning less than $70,000 and who are not already eligible for the winter energy payments.

“The $350 payments will go some way to helping the middle income in Ashburton,” Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown said.

The wellbeing budget certainly lived up to its name, with a third of the budget being put towards the health system, with Robertson pinching from future budgets to allocate $11.1 billion to the sector, providing some long term stability.

While no direct investment has been linked to Ashburton, Brown said Ashburton will benefit indirectly through increased investment in the sector.

“Relieved,” that was the reaction from Cancer Society president

The health sector was the big winner in Grant Robertson’s 2022 Budget.

Alister Argyle, with the commitment to long term funding in the health system and the $191 million boost to Pharmac’s budget.

“We see and deal with people who are stressed with the lack of access to medicines, so we are pleased to see the focus on health,” Argyle said.

Mental health received a major boost with another $202 million dollars being pumped into the sector.

“The proof will be in the pudding,” said rural mental health advocate Craig Wiggins, adding that he did not want to see the investment in mental health get spent

on bureaucracy, and wanted it to make it out to the rural communities where help is needed.

Gone is the decile system for schools and in its place is a new equity funding model focusing on helping schools provide what is needed the most. Ashburton College principal Ross Preece is happy

to see the decile system gone.

“The devil will be in the detail,” for Preece as the initial budget announcement only signals a pledge to change, rather than action.

As with any government budget we will have to wait to see whether promises made will be delivered on.

Homes needed for Mt Hutt skifield workers Daniel Alvey With the ski season less than a month away, the housing for workers is starting to become desperate.

The housing situation in Methven is becoming pretty tight for Mt Hutt ski area manager James McKenzie.

“Even if we had a dozen or so extra beds that came forward it would make a massive difference.

“Fair to say the housing situation has become an increasing challenge, this year more so than previous years. We are

back to our full contingent of staff, the last couple of years we haven’t due to Covid,” McKenzie The skifield is now reaching out to the community for help to see what they can do.

“A little way of making extra pocket money to rent out something in your house or sleepout,” McKenzie said.

Other skifields have offered

incentives to people to offer up their home, but Mt Hutt is yet to pull that trigger.

“We’ve considered it, but at this stage we don’t think we need to go that far, but we haven’t ruled it out.”

One of those on the hunt for a home is Dr Kate Gazzard, coming to Methven from Queensland with her dog Boots, we have her full story on page 14.

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Determining MSA’s future Malcolm Hopwood Two key committee members who’ve guided the fortunes of the MSA are standing down.

At a meeting last November attended by nearly 500 members, Mike Crequer and Maurice Baker, challenged the direction of the existing committee and, following a vote of no confidence, took over running the MSA on an interim basis.

Now Crequer and Baker, both former presidents, want to relinquish responsibility, but not before they hold a Special General Meeting tomorrow morning.

“I see my role coming to an end and I’m keen to stand down from my present position,” Crequer, who’s chair of the interim committee, said.

“I’ve fulfilled the role and just want to be a member again.”

Despite assets of over $20 mil-

lion, Crequer and four committee members faced a deficit of around $750,000, which they set about reducing.

“We’re now trading profitably for the first time in three years,” he said.

“We set about cost cutting to improve our financial position.

We’ve leased the restaurant Noble 600 which was losing $30,000 a month, re-appointed a previous manager to enhance the viability of the bottle store and saw ways we could reduce costs.”

The interim committee has now set a timeline to complete its annual returns for 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22.

Crequer will present three recommendations for change to tomorrow’s meeting, which requires a quorum of 50 members.

■ He wants an election of officers held as soon as possible. They include president, vice-president, committee members and trustees.

■ He proposes the number reduces from up to 13 to seven committee members and trustees.

Mike Crequer (left) and Maurice Baker, two interim committee members, are stepping down from their existing positions.

■ If those two changes are approved and, once an election

is held, he recommends the MSA holds its first AGM in

two years on June 26.

Crequer defends the reduction by saying the MSA would be following a trend established by other chartered clubs in New Zealand. A smaller management team is more workable and essential to meet the challenges ahead he said.

“They can work as a unit.”

“Approving the changes is of high importance for the MSA’s financial future,” he said.

Once a new committee and trustees are elected, Crequer sees their first priority as appointing a general manager or operations manager to administer the MSA. The position is currently being carried out by Nicky Ellem, an interim committee member.

“I encourage those people with the time, skills and commitment to stand for the vacancies so the MSA has an exciting future ahead,” he said.

“It plays a valuable role in the community. It’s an important venue for 3100 members and part of the history of the district.”

Ashburton fuel prices ‘just too high’ Daniel Alvey Fuel prices are once again breaking $3 per litre, and will affect people more in already trying times.

“A lot of people are really hurting with these prices,” John Skevington, Automobile Association Canterbury and West Coast chairman said.

Skevington thinks it is time the fuel companies stepped in to deliver fair pricing to the regions.

“It is time for fuel companies to be nice to Ashburton locals,” Skevington said.

For Skevington price discrepancies between Christchurch and Ashburton are too large. He understands that some of the cost is incurred due to transport costs from Christchurch, but cannot understand how price differences can be up to 30c per litre between Ashburton and Christchurch.

In March fuel prices were driven up as tensions between Russia and Ukraine came to a head. The government stepped in to reduce fuel prices by 25c per litre and cut the price of road user charges for owners of diesel vehicles. But the continued tensions have once again led to a jump in prices.

With no end in sight to high fuel prices, Skevington offered some helpful fuel saving tips to

Top fuel saving tips - Sign up to petrol station loyalty cards.

- Shop around, unmanned stations are generally cheaper, just might mean no morning coffee - Check your tyre pressures, minor pressure differences can save you money. For most cars between 30-35psi is right.

- Make sure your car is well serviced, clogged air filters can force your car to use more fuel.

- Smooth driving, reading the road ahead to avoid aggressive braking or acceleration.

Automobile Association Canterbury West Coast chairman John Skevington is fed up with the region’s high fuel prices. local motorists, the main one being look for loyalty cards.

“Loyalty cards are a big one,

everyone has access to them,” Skevington said.

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Something’s just not right A

couple of things caught my attention this week and both were of local origin.

First up, I have to say the comment from councillor Lynette Lovett was bang on.

Lynette provided a fair and balanced view from the inside of what it is like to represent your constituents on a local body and it really is incredible that anyone actually puts their hand up to stand at all.

It seems the chief requirement is an extremely thick skin and I’d imagine it helps to be a duck because the ability to have water run off your back is also an advantage.

It doesn’t matter how good a job you think you are doing, or indeed are doing, there will always be the opposers standing by to take swings in the wings and while healthy debate and input is always good, the often vile nature of the faceless online world must be soul destroying.

You’ve got to have special mettle to take that in your stride.

It’s local body election year and while I think we have a pretty good council, it’s always great to see where the next fresh talent might come from.

I don’t lose sleep over it, but I often give thought to who might make a great candidate. Without exception, the few I sound out about a potential council term recoil in horror at the prospect.

The latest, a successful Ashburton businesswoman was

Peter McQuarters PETE’S PERSPECTIVE aghast at the idea.

“Why would you?” I understood where she was coming from.

But it’s what makes our local democracy tick and quite simply we must continue to seek out people with the “right stuff” to take us forward.

I’d like to see some more youthful aspirants amongst the pickings, go-ahead wise heads of both genders, but the other reality is that this demographic is usually more than pre-occupied with trying to hold businesses, careers and families together.

The other thing that resonated this week was from Mayor Neil Brown. His comment about a desire to see value for money and accountability with public spending was also bang on the mark. I read and re-read his remarks about the figures NZTA had reportedly spent on consultancy.

In case you missed it, since 2019, NZTA has apparently spent $145 million on “consultants” compared to $200 million on actually building anything.

I don’t know whether to be angry or just plain sad about that.

We are a tiny country with an infrastructure that needs major

Lynette Lovett . . . giving an insight into life in local body politics

improvement, there is never enough money, but we (along with other nations, it’s not just us), have got ourselves to this position of an empire of paper shufflers, consultants, peer reviewers and abundant hangers-on.

I call Bull Shit!

I don’t know how you turn that around, but we have to get back to a much more efficient use of our very shallow public purse. We simply cannot sustain forking out hundreds of millions for non-productive roles.

And on a broader canvas,

Grant Robertson’s budget has this week allocated $327 million over three years for the merger of TVNZ and Radio New Zealand.

We have some monstrous financial challenges and priorities which lay in the path ahead.

We are on the ropes. Why in 2022 is the Government mixed up in running TV and radio stations?

Governments should be roads, hospitals, schools, law and order and essential public infrastructure.

Flog off TVNZ to a private consortium, let the elitists who

demand Radio NZ pay for it by subscription.

There are plenty of other broadcasting choices out there.

Let’s get our priorities right and make every buck count.

Productively.

For the good of the country.

Broadcaster Peter Mac is Ashburton born and bred and the afternoon host on the Hokonui Radio Network.

The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

No goodies in Budget I

have spent the past two days trawling Grant Robertson’s fifth Budget for any sign of meaningful investment into Canterbury, and there’s nothing. Not a brass farthing.

Since 2017, the powerhouse of the New Zealand economy has been overlooked and ignored by this Government.

One of its first tasks was to axe National’s plan to continue the four-laning of SH1 from Rolleston to Ashburton. This effectively axed thousands of jobs and billions of dollars of investment from the Canterbury economy.

Labour has willingly spent $50 million on plans for a cycle bridge over the Auckland harbour bridge but apparently won’t cough up $30 million for a new bridge in Ashburton, the main thoroughfare of the South Island.

Tourism businesses across the region have been wiped out by the border closure – but didn’t qualify for the $200 million Tourism Recovery Fund. The regions that do qualify – Kaikoura, Mackenzie District, Queenstown Lakes, Fiordland, and South Westland – have now been pitted against our own operators.

Then there’s the $3 billion Provincial Growth Fund. Again, greater Christchurch was not deemed to be in need of support. If a region as beset by natural disasters as ours isn’t deemed to be in need of a little bit of accelerator funding, then I don’t know what is.

And where are the plans for the long promised expansion of the maternity wing at Christchurch women’s?

Don’t get me started on immigration.

Another woeful failure. The Canterbury harvest reduced and rotten with nobody to bring it in – despite the pleas for two years from the arable sector for offshore contractors. And what about the health sector?

Nicola Grigg SELWYN MP We’ve learnt this week the Darfield hospital and the Leeston hospital will remain closed for the foreseeable future because the CDHB just does not have the staff to keep them open.

These are just a few examples of where the Government could have invested in our region. Despite announcing the biggest Budget blow-out in New Zealand’s history this week, Grant Robertson hasn’t delivered for the regions.

Not content with a $6 billion per year spending spree (by far the largest ever), they’ve also raided future budgets – spending $2 billion from Budget 2023 and $0.4 billion from Budget 2024. That’s before you count climate spending and the cost of living payment – which are on top, taking the total spend-up to more than $9 billion per year of government spending.

Since Labour came to power Government spending has increased by 68 per cent – they will spend a whopping $127 billion this year, up $51 billion.

Surpluses have been delayed until 2025.

It is no surprise when you’re spending at these hyper levels, you have to borrow more, and government debt has therefore nearly tripled to $173 billion.

And that means Kiwis will be paying $4.9 billion by 2025 just in interest on that debt – twice what we spend on Police.

Be very clear; Grant Robertson’s out-ofcontrol spending has caused the cost of living crisis that is gripping us all.

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Fresh works by new exhibitors Malcolm Hopwood New artists feature in the Ashburton Society of Arts autumn exhibition which opens to the public tomorrow.

Among them are works by Anglican priest and celebrant, Helen Wallis, who’s returning to painting after 25 years away.

Her acrylic entitled Dipton and High County Ride, an oil on canvas, are among 40 paintings of display and for sale.

Convenor of the Selling Gal-

lery, Ngaio McKee, said the exhibition is an opportunity for members to display their works. She said the exhibition is open to all members with new or existing paintings.

She’s particularly pleased four new members are displaying their paintings for the first time.

Guest exhibitor is Livia Diaz from Christchurch, a member of Arts Canterbury. She specialises in landscapes, floral and children’s images.

The autumn exhibition will be launched to exhibitors, society members and friends this afternoon and then open to the public from tomorrow.

It closes on June 12.

Right – Convenor Ngaio McKee displays a painting, entitled Dipton, from new Society of Arts member Helen Wallis.

Hoops in line for national recognition Matt Markham

Local radio identity, Phill Hooper is a finalist at the New Zealand Radio Awards. to be able to produce local content each and every day that helped make his show what it is.

“You look around the country, at places like Timaru and Greymouth and towns up in the North Island and they’ve got empty studios just sitting there while they take a feed from somewhere like Auckland.

“Whether it’s being able to give one of my mates a bit of grief on air, or even giving the ladies golf a bit of a shout out, it’s that kind of stuff that makes the show what it is.”

competitions such as Rock Quest.

But her passion for country muLili sic had to be put on the back burner when she decided to pursue a career Haydon in agriculture.

While studying at Lincoln, she kept singing on the side. Her performances even became a good money earner.

One of New Zealand’s biggest country “(It) helped pay for my degree,” Disingers is about to hit town. reen said.

Jody Direen is playing at the Farming After graduating, she traded her Families rural ball this June at the Ho- high heels for gumboots and worked tel Ashburton, and said she on a high station farm near is stoked she can help start Omarama. But now music the party. pays the bills. In the past “Country music is aligned couple of years Direen has with rural culture,” Direen played at festivals, done said. stadium tours and even She has been hitting the lived in Nashville Tennesse. top of plenty of charts over When Covid hit, she was the years, but her perforspending most of her time mance in Ashburton will be in Australia.

Jody Direen her first in five months.

Direen is now living in Her passion for music started at a Franz Josef with her partner, profesyoung age, thanks to one of her closet sional kayaker Barny Young. family members.

She has her fingers crossed that “Grandma was a country singer in Covid restrictions will stay in orange.

Middlemarch and played guitar,” Di“I want to play songs live. Since I reen said. couldn’t, it shut me down,” Direen Born in Dunedin, she grew up in said.

Central Otago’s Wanaka, where she Direen has more gigs in the pipeline was able to take to the stage and find and is hoping to perform in Australia her passion for performing in music later this year.

OPEN DAY

Local radio identity, Phill Hooper is in line for national recognition at the New Zealand Radio Awards in July.

Breakfast with Phill Hooper on Hokonui has been named as one of three finalists in the best show from a non-surveyed market at the prestigious annual event, alongside fellow breakfast shows from Taupo and Rodney through More FM. It’s the second time in the broadcaster’s almost 30 years on the airwaves that he’s been named a finalist for the award. The other was in 2011, and he was successful, taking out the big prize.

“I’m pretty stoked to be a finalist again,” he said this week from the confines of a Covid-enforced isolation.

While the award was about his work on the airwaves, Hooper, who is also a columnist for the Ashburton Guardian, said it was the ability

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Overseas students coming to Ashburton College Malcolm Hopwood

The pork industry is in crisis, with a backlog of supply chain issues.

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Methven pig farmer gets a reprieve Pat Deavoll Methven pig farmer Hamish Mee has been thrown a lifeline as he faced the possibility of having to euthanise 219 pigs he couldn’t sell.

A contract was cancelled with short notice leaving him in the lurch, and with the local pork market flooded, he began the grim task of digging a mass grave on his Methven farm.

Mee has now secured a longterm contract with AFFCO in Whanganui and the pigs will be shipped there instead.

Mee said the pork industry was in crisis, with a backlog of supply chain issues from Covid-19, and an increase in cheap imports flooding the market.

The NZ Pork Board said Mee had been in a dire situation, and was not alone, with other farmers facing similar but less severe issues.

The pork industry is still facing longer-term issues with the Code of Welfare for Pigs, which is currently under consultation.

There are 23 proposed changes,

which if implemented, would prove very costly for pig farmers.

A new draft welfare code for pigs released by the Government for public consultation could result in the deaths of up to 60,000 additional piglets every year, require almost every indoor and outdoor pig farm to be partly or totally re-built, and force Kiwis to rely on imported pork produced using standards illegal in New Zealand, NZPork said.

New Zealand has around 90 commercial pig farms. Pig farmers say the industry is in crisis, with some fearing they’ll

have to kill and dump animals as the pork market deteriorates.

New Zealand Pork Board chief executive Brent Kleiss said Mee was not the only farmer struggling with the situation.

“A weak market for pork, the ability to sell it into the service industry, and ongoing Covid-related issues in the processes and wholesaling areas,” Kleiss said were the issues causing the crisis.

Ashburton College is welcoming three international students, ready to start term three in July.

Covid has disrupted the opportunity for overseas students to come to New Zealand over the past two years, but with the world opening up again, Ashburton College has attracted students from Japan, China and Germany.

“We’re delighted they’re coming.

We didn’t think we’d get any this year but, by working with agents from overseas, we’ve secured three students,” principal, Ross Preece, said.

“Re-establishing our international programme is an important aspect of the school’s education.”

Preece said the students, all seniors, provide colour, a different education system and appreciate New Zealand’s culture and educational opportunities.

“One of them is coming for six months and the other two for a year, returning home for Christmas if health factors allow,” he said.

Mount Hutt College is hoping to attract one or two international students, starting in 2023.

Deputy principal, Kris Canham, said the school is currently reconnecting with overseas agencies that have sent students to Mount Hutt in the past.

Students coming to Methven give opportunity for our own students to make contact with them and the culture and lifestyle they bring she said.

“We’re open to students from most countries although traditionally they come from Japan and Europe.”

HERITAGE 9

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Len receiving his Labour Party life membership from Prime Minister Norman Kirk in 1973.

Len and Reki Colville at the extended Colville family reunion in 1984.

Leonard Colville’s legacy

By Glenn Vallender

T

he Ashburton Museum recently acquired a large collection of photographs and personal records that belonged to Leonard (Len) Colville (1903-1987), a well-known Ashburton identity due to his varied hobbies and business interests. Len had strong links to early Ashburton through his father Alfred, who immigrated to New Zealand from England and arrived in Lyttelton in 1873.

Len’s mother Caroline (nee

Wyatt) was born in Temuka, and the couple got married there in 1892, both aged 22. They were married for over 50 years and had nine sons, six daughters, 44 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren (such joy!).

The items recently acquired by the Ashburton Museum tell the story of Len’s busy life. This collection is a treasure trove of photographs, documents and other fragments of Len’s years as a movie projectionist, businessman, amateur radio enthusiast, Labour Party stalwart, Scout,

One of Len’s advertisements for his business and his aperture hunting sight. photographer and family man.

There is also a first-hand account of Halley’s Comet passing the Earth in 1910, an event which only occurs once every 75 years or so. If you didn’t get to see the Comet in 1986, you will have to wait until 2061 to see it again. Good luck!

Early life and career

Len’s metal NZART (NZ Association of Radio Transmitters) badge and call sign (Reference number for all images on page: 07.2022.0054)

The following quote from Len himself may give you an idea of his character, his passion for the outdoors and a snapshot of days gone by.

“In 1912 Frank [younger brother] and I belonged to the Tinwald Boy Scouts looked after

by Bill Hopwood. The scout group wanted to go camping at Geraldine, so we borrowed Bill Clarke’s horse-drawn four-wheel wagon, filled it to capacity with tents, bedding, food etc. The wagon was so full we had to walk beside it and camp overnight at Arundel and continue to Geraldine the following day.

We returned a week later.”

Len would have only been nine years old at the time!

Len’s first job was as a messenger boy at the Ashburton Post Office in 1917. During the course of his time there, he earned a day off by volunteering to replace the rope of the flagpole so that it could fly the flag for Armistice Day. He stayed with the Post Office for a number of years and worked in various towns, with the post office at Piopio in

Waikato being the last one.

Len later became interested in movies and wanted to change careers. He returned to Ashburton and began working as a projectionist for Fuller Theatres, a business which operated for 20 years.

Fuller were pioneer producers and their shows included vaudeville theatre shows, which began with concerts set to ‘myriorama’ cards (interchangeable pictures) projected by lantern slides.

Eventually, this type of theatre gave way to silent movies.

Travelling and tinkering Len married Evelyn Rakaia (Reki) Lewis (1907-1991) in 1932. The couple had their golden wedding anniversary in 1982, 40 years after Len’s parents.

In the 1940s Len travelled around in a van with his 16mm projector, screening shows in the various country halls around the district.

Hayden Tasker was his pianist during screenings, and he later became a professional pianist on the ship Queen Mary.

Len served as an Armourer Sergeant during the World War Two and became qualified in the handling and maintenance of firearms.

After the war he decided to become a gunsmith and opened a sports shop in Moore Street.

Len created his own products such as the ‘Victory’ fishing reels, and he also patented some designs of gun sights and locks

for Lee-Enfield rifles.

He finished his working life as a gunsmith and locksmith with Tuckers & Co, and he became well known for his ability to unlock even the toughest safe.

His motto was “safe breaking – a specialty”.

Someone once asked the Ashburton Police for help opening a safe, and the police replied: “There are only two men who can help you, one is in Mt. Eden jail and the other is Len Colville”.

Len was very active and dedicated to the Labour Party throughout his life. He was honoured with life membership in 1973 and presented with a gold badge by Prime Minister Norman Kirk.

He was also a life member of the Deerstalkers Association, the original Mutual Society of Arts club, the Tinwald Hall Society, the SPCA and the Masonic Lodge.

The Ashburton Museum collections team feel very fortunate to be able to catalogue, preserve and share snippets of Len Colville’s life’s work and his contribution to the social history of the Ashburton District.

CONTACT Material for this page is co-ordinated by the Ashburton Museum and Art Gallery. Articles from other organisations are welcomed, as is any feedback on what appears.

Email: museum@adc.govt. nz Mail: PO Box 94, Ashburton 7700 Phone: 307-7890 Copies of the photos on this page are available for purchase from the Ashburton Museum and Art Gallery.

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Reporting from the front line

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t’s without doubt some of the best New Zealand television news journalism ever seen – and a Methven boy is at the heart of it.

He’s Newshub’s cameraman Dan Pannett, who with the channel’s European-based correspondent, Lisette Reymer, are producing world class coverage from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Oops, sorry Mr Putin. I really meant to say from Russia’s “military exercise’’ in Ukraine.

That should keep the KGB off my back.

Call it what you will, but Pannett is in the thick of it, as we again touch on in our page two story. But he and Reymer are working under genuine duress to do so.

Bodies, death, destruction, war crime atrocities and fear –

Daryl Holden they’ve seen and experienced it all and are now on their fourth visit to Ukraine since the invasion, now safe in Sweden.

Many of us probably take for granted just what they put themselves through to bring us the latest on the tele each night, but let’s not kid ourselves.

The term “foreign correspondent” is not a synonym for daredevil or adventurer, but it may as well be when you venture into war zones.

Yes, I get that there’s no moral or professional justification for taking undue risks and a foreign

correspondent should operate within the framework of a host country’s laws and not in deliberate violation of them – and be safe in doing so.

Well, that’s the normal playbook but I’m not sure if Putin’s read it. I’m guessing not.

more than 20 journalists have been killed in the line of duty since the invasion began.

It’s still dangerous for journalists to be there and, remember, they’re just civilians with special access passes. They don’t have weapons, which is why major

still dangerous for journalists to be “ It’s there and, remember, they’re just civilians with special access passes. They don’t have weapons.

The tricky balance is that TV war correspondents need action, movement and visible emotion to make their reports stand out.

They put themselves at risk near front lines to get those images, which is one reason why

news organisations, like Newshub, provide security and onthe-ground translators among other things.

But why do they do it? Why would Pannett and Reymer, whose simple but clever story-

telling and human touch have been such a feature of the coverage, put themselves at such risk?

Well, it’s a drug for some journalists, who live off the fear and the danger. But it’s also more than just news reporting to them. They’ll feel they’re telling stories and providing the insight, interpretation and analysis that the democratic world needs.

But to get that type of coverage it’s vital you have feet on the ground, eyes to observe and record, ears to distinguish variations in tone and human contact.

It’s what Pannett and Reymer, who not that long ago was a journalism student in Christchurch, are doing so well.

And we’re lucky we’ve got them there to tell the stories that truly do matter.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, May 21, 2022

LETTERS Well done David I wish to pay tribute to David Clark who has reached the end of his tenure as president of Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers.

David always has a down-to-earth practical attitude to issues whether it be in the spoken or the printed word.

In spite of this government’s efforts to paint farmers as the villans in their quest to regulate and control the primary industries, David, through his regular common sense articles in the Ashburton Guardian and elsewhere has championed the various agricultural issues in a way that clearly rationalised arguements in a way that even the detractors had to realise that they were losing.

Mid Canterbury farmers therefore are able to get on with what they do best, producing food, knowing they could rely on David to counter any adversity that arose.

Good luck for the future David.

Bryan Murphy

Walnut Ave Intersection

M-M-M-My Corona Phill Hooper OFF THE AIR

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he past few weeks it’s felt like we have been dodging an inevitable bullet as family and friends have contracted the Rona.

In some ways it felt like it had infiltrated our bubble long before it actually did.

Any ‘scratch’ in the throat or headache set the ‘Oh god I’ve got Covid’ alarm bells ringing.

To be honest calling them alarm bells is a bit alarmist, I wasn’t that worried about catching it and knew that it was only a matter of time and in some ways wished it would hurry up and get it over with.

A lot of my Facebook friends that had posted about their Covid journey had very little symptoms, while others had what sounded like an old-school flu.

Being the clean-living athlete type that I am, I thought there was a very good chance that I had actually had the Rona and hadn’t even realised it.

Boy was I wrong!

Wednesday last week, Manda started feeling a bit average, but tested negative (a street we had travelled a few times already). Thursday, she messaged me at work and said she felt worse and would be very surprised if she didn’t have the lurgy.

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This was followed by another negative test.

Friday morning, I woke feeling like I’d had over indulged at the Tav after golf.

Just as I was finishing my first coffee at work, Manda messaged me. Yep, ‘she had it’.

By the time I had finished my show and got home I was feeling pretty rubbish.

Headache and a sore-to-swallow throat.

Saturday, I woke up and realised two things. I knew I had Covid, and I knew I didn’t have the very-little-symptoms version of it.

I felt like I have been hit by a bus! The two lines confirmed it.

Saturday night was full of hot and cold sweats and the ache in the joints set in.

We were up watching golf before 6am on Sunday and the three of us spent a fair amount of the day on the couch.

Manda actually suggested moving the spare bed into the lounge and let’s face it, no one would have seen it and they say rest is the best thing for the virus. I was exhausted thinking about moving the bed, let alone physically doing it.

Monday was the worst day, the bus driver was a sadist and hit me several times that day!

I’ll see your aching body, sore throat, sweats and headaches and raise you, shakes and nausea.

One good thing happened on Monday, Manda said “I think I feel a bit better today”.

By Tuesday, I too felt like I had turned a corner, although my cough had got

worse. It had changed from the sore to swallow and swollen gland type to the ‘I feel like I smoked a pack of Winny Reds last night’, hack.

Wednesday, the cough was better but worse. I was coughing more but I’d downgraded from Winny Reds to Pall Mall Menthol. Or maybe I was just a little over mentholated due to the amount of Kurols I’d consumed.

Thursday, it was a Yin and Yang kind of day for me. One minute I’m feeling better and nek minnit I’m thinking, better get a bucket. Manda regressed big time, she was in bed for the day and ended up on antibiotics for her chesty cough.

Friday, I definitely turned the corner and I was feeling better. Manda had made it from the scratcher to the couch too. Although I think watching Jordan Speith in the PGA may have contributed to that.

One piece of advice for anyone yet to experience Covid, don’t go into this thing with a cheap pair of slippers. I made that mistake and by day 3 I’d had a major blowout and was denied that small comfort.

Till next week Hoo Roo Phill Hooper A positive person Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

Come and see

ong ago Jesus said to Philip “Follow me”. Philip obeyed.

Why we don’t exactly know, but Philip was impressed. Jesus was special.

So an excited Philip looked for Nathanael to tell him about this special Jesus about whom Moses and the Prophets wrote about in the Old Testament.

Nathanael was sceptical.“Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” I like that response. It was simple “COME AND SEE”.

Nathanael went and saw Jesus and that changed his life.

Today, in our modern world that Christian message should be similar.

Our churches have lost some of their previous importance in society . “Can anything good come out of Church?”. “COME AND SEE”.

Steve Murray CHRISTIAN COMMENT If Jesus is risen from the dead then all should experience a warm, loving welcome. Nathanael came to know Jesus because of three words. Come and see.

The Good News that all Christian churches promote is centred on Jesus the Son of God who painfully died on a cross for our sins.

Today people, when invited to church, say the church is full of hypocrites and bad people. Well one more won’t hurt. All have

sinned with one exception Jesus. That is why he is the WAY the TRUTH and the LIFE. Jesus reconnects us with God. Another challenge to church attendance is indifference. There are better places to go. Gone are the days where most people would gather in church because there was no competition.

Today, Sunday is not a day of rest as God intended it to be. Sports, concerts, community events abound. Churches need to provide a point of difference. What is that?

What sets a Christian Church apart from all our worldly activities? It is the place where we can meet Jesus our Saviour and God! Reverend Steve Murray is a Deacon in the Anglican Parish of Ashburton.

I applaud Mayor Neil Brown’s comments and agree with him completely in Saturday’s Guardian regarding the safety at the Walnut Avenue intersection.

For Mark Heissenbuttel from Kiwirail to say that they are still designing their rail crossing frankly just does not wash with the people of Ashburton or the wider population of Canterbury that use this intersection.

We have all known now for years that this was being upgraded to traffic lights and to be designing it now when the road works are complete is not a good PR exercise on their behalf.

Yes, sure there is one set of rail lines to take out, but that’s not a major issue. Yes, we have been all impacted by Covid supply issues on components, and I work in the importing of machinery that is why we order early, but in their defence they should have just used that excuse, none other.

In my opinion the new lights need to be unbolted and taken down until Kiwirail have done their crossing and perhaps it would have been a good idea not to have done the road markings until the lights were ready to switch on.

As for us locals that know the intersection fine, but visitors to our town get very confused with the sea of road cones even though there are warning signs either side of the intersection warning it is a roundabout still.

The roundabout needs to be better marked than just with cones so it stands out from all the other cones. Even adding the yellow and black cone connectors would help.

Nigel Prattley

Farmers’ market The Ashburton District Farmers’ market stallholders and committee wish to advise their customers and the people of Mid Canterbury that their summer market season has finished, however a number of hardy stallholders are carrying on over the winter and running a winter market.

They will be in the north end of the West Street car park on Saturday mornings, from 9am on.

Our number of stallholders has increased this past season, with that the variety has also, we encourage more if there is anyone interested or has queries please contact the secretary.

We thank all our loyal customers who have supported us, wet or fine, we have enjoyed a very successful season in this our 14th year of operation.

We encourage customers to support the Winter market and the rest of the stallholders will be back at the end of September 2022.

Judith Crozier, secretary, Ashburton District Farmers’ Market

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We reserve the right to edit or not publish Email: editor@theguardian.co.nz

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, May 21, 2022

A fall at Borough School last year has changed Ashburton youngster, Chloe Peck’s life. She’s been left in a wheelchair, suffering from chronic pain syndrome. But now a specialist centre in Sydney is offering her hope. With $30,000, Chloe and her mum, Alanna, can make that life-changing trip.

By Malcolm Hopwood

Chloe Peck was an active child 18 months ago.

Chloe Ashburton Guardian Saturday, May 21, 2022

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JUST WANTS TO WALK AGAIN ... AND BE WITHOUT PAIN

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ll options to improve 11-year-old Chloe Peck’s life in New Zealand have been exhausted.

Chloe, a Year 7 student at Borough School, has suffered excruciating pain for 15 months and is now in a wheelchair, gradually losing feeling and function in her body.

Her greatest hope to restore movement and improve her life is at the Advance Rehabilitation Centre in Sydney and Chloe’s mum, Alanna Peck, has booked a one-way ticket for two, leaving in early July.

However, there’s a cost and Alanna and Russell Peck have already

re-mortgaged their Tinwald home to meet ongoing financial demands.

Alanna believes they could be in Sydney for two months, facing a total cost of around $30,000 for treatment, travel and accommodation. As a result, close friend, Stacey McEvedy, Chloe’s second mum, has called on Mid Canterbury people to contribute to her Givealittle page.

She’s had a positive response so far, with promises of $17,000 plus, but there’s still a long way to go.

Chloe, a typical Ashburton youngster who loved tramping, athletics, Girl Guides and school drama, fell while playing tag at Borough School early in February last year. Her knee bled and she hurt the left side of her face.

She saw

her GP and was then referred to Ashburton Hospital. Chloe was checked out and discharged, but the pain never left. It was severe and over the next few days, she lost seven kilos.

“She couldn’t eat or drink,” Alanna said. “She became very stiff and started to lose the feeling in her legs.”

Very soon after Chloe was on crutches.

“The pain was always with me and started to spread all over my body,” she said.

When Chloe’s pain became too great, Alanna took matters into her own hands, drove north, calling ahead to Christchurch Hospital which sent an ambulance to meet them at Rakaia.

Chloe was in hospital for two weeks and swallowed a cocktail of medications.

Her cellphone, painting, and Play-Doh slime distracted her but, after a fortnight, was sent home and told to “deal with it”.

Even her crutches were taken away and Chloe couldn’t walk.

By Easter, 2021, she’d lost function and feeling in her lower body. “It was scary,” Chloe recalled. “The top half of my body was in a lot of pain.”

Her parents saw her misery and knew it was time to take the fight to the district health board (DHB).

“We returned to Christchurch Hospital and told them we weren’t leaving until they sorted out the problem,” Alanna said. “We were there for five weeks, followed by a week at Starship [Hospital] before we were referred to the Wilson Rehabilitation Centre in Auckland.

It was late May, a time when parts of Mid Canterbury were devastated by the 100-year flooding event.

While Chloe’s conditions, described as chronic pain syndrome with a side of central neural sensitisation syndrome, weren’t cured, she was taught strategies to lessen the discomfort, including distractions, swimming and massage.

“Swimming was something I could focus on. My body was lighter in the water,” she said.

They returned home in June and faced the challenge of reconfiguring the house to make it more accessible for Chloe. That included building a concrete ramp and a new bedroom with ensuite for her.

“Russell was able to construct it, but we had to pay for everything,” Alanna said.

They faced two of the meanest decisions imposed on them.

Their comprehensive insurance policy included trauma cover but the company declined to pay out, arguing Chloe’s condition wasn’t permanent enough.

It’s a decision the Pecks are still fighting. “We tried to do it right but they turned us down,” Alanna said.

They also received a rejection from ACC. In its evaluation, ACC claimed Chloe’s condition was neurological, not physical. It also argued her two syndromes might have been caused by a pre-existing condition.

Alanna and Russell strongly deny this conclusion. They point to Chloe being an athletic child who’d com-

peted in two Colgate Games in both field and track events and the previous Christmas had gone tramping for five nights in inland Mid Canterbury with her grandfather, staying in huts on the journey.

“I loved field sports but can’t do them anymore,” Chloe said.

“The New Zealand health system has been a total letdown,” Alanna said.

Chloe has been in a wheelchair now for more than 12 months.

While she’s managing the “new normal”, the medical profession’s buzz word, her condition hasn’t improved.

“The pain stabs and throbs all over my body,” Chloe said. Her nervous system is in overload and the pain has never left.

Despite returning to Borough School to repeat Year 7 this year, her condition is deteriorating.

She’s losing more feeling in her body.

In desperation, Alanna reached out to the Advance Rehabilitation Centre in Sydney where they have therapists who specialise in Chloe’s condition.

Chloe was accepted and, when she gets there, she’ll be harnessed inside a virtual reality machine that does the walking for her. It enables the brain to reconnect.

“Chloe’s hardware is working but we need to reboot her software,” Alanna said. “When I talked to them they wouldn’t give her a guarantee, but have been successful with people who’ve walked away following treatment.”

Chloe is “excited, nervous and hopeful” about flying to Sydney next month. “I’d like to be able to walk unassisted and have the pain lessened,” she said.

Alanna and Russell’s hope is that her movement can be re-engaged and she can be given back her childhood.

They’re particularly grateful to Dr Mick Tarry and Eastfield Health’s medical team and delighted that Cleavers Corner gastro pub is donating a dollar for every coffee sold and the May 28 Regent Cinema fundraiser where proceeds from Top Gun Maverick will go to the Givealittle page.

“It would be great if Chloe could be a kid again and the Advance Rehabilitation Centre will give her the greatest chance,” Alanna said.

Left – Two key people in Chloe Peck’s life, her mother Alanna (left) and Stacey McEvedy, who’s launched a Givealittle page.

PHOTOS MALCOLM HOPWOOD

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, May 21, 2022

The doc and her dog cross the ditch Daniel Alvey

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octor Kate Gazzard lives for the adventure, and her next stop is being one of the ski doctors at Mt Hutt, with her faithful companion Boots.

Due to arrive in a month, Gazzard is still looking for a place to stay in Methven for her and Boots.

“I think there is a bit of housing shortage for Methven this winter, so hopefully this helps.”

“Just looking for somewhere quiet, dog-friendly and warm. For a Queenslander I’ll need some warmth.”

Gazzard understands the concern that people have letting a stranger into their home.

“We’re home-owners is Australia and we’re going to be renting our house out, so I know the feeling of having a stranger in your house.”

Alongside Gazzard will be Boots, a three-year-old Border Collie Kelpie, a service dog that goes everywhere with her.

“He comes to work, he came to Canada he loves skiing, trial running, he’s run two marathons.

“He’s probably the fittest dog in the world, and just loves all activity.”

Gazzard did admit that Boots does make finding a place to stay, more difficult.

Doctor Kate Gazzard and her dog Boots will soon be embarking on their trip to New Zealand. After 23 years as a doctor in professional rugby, she tells her story of switching to life on the snow.

“I couldn’t leave him we’re a package deal.”

When Covid-19 hit, rugby stopped, and Gazzard and her husband Tim were left unemployed. He was a Qantas international pilot at the time.

Tim has since restarted his flying career, and will make the trip across when he can.

They have recently returned from Canada, after spending the winter there.

“We came back to the Queensland heat and decided we didn’t want to be here any more, and go to the mountains again.”

Gazzard spent 23 years on the rugby field as a physio and doctor across Australia.

Much of this time was spent with Super Rugby teams starting with the Western Force in Perth in 2004.

“It was the best job in the world.

“While I was physiotherapist there I got into medicine, so I went and studied medicine, always knowing I wanted to go back.”

Gazzard returned as team doctor for the Brumbies Super Rugby team.

“I’ve been fortunate to work with Australian women sevens and Australian schoolboys team, and then internationally for Hong Kong and Canada.”

For Gazzard, travelling with rugby

teams is a great way to spend time as a doctor. She loved being part of a team with fit, healthy, and fun people.

“Yes there is a high amount of stress, but it is a team working towards a goal.”

“I could also wear a tracksuit every day to work, which was good,” Gazzard said.

We asked Gazzard on what rugby team she will support.

Her answer?

“I have a Brumbies jersey, and I thought, do I bring it in the risk of getting stoned out of town?

“I love the Crusaders; I’ve visited Christchurch many times and I will certainly try get to few games, but I’m not sure I can switch allegiance,” Dr Gazzard laughed.

Gazzard’s new ski role will not be entirely new to her, having done a few seasons in the past in Canada, and she has always had a love for the snow “I’ve always loved skiing growing up we only went a few times.

“When I finished physiotherapy I went and did a season in Canada, and that’s where I really fell in love with

the mountains, and going back to Canada reignites that.”

Gazzard loves a small town vibe, and that is why she chose Methven and Mt Hutt.

“I’m from a farm. I grew up on a farm and I’m not big on cites and busy towns, so Methven seemed perfect for me.

“I love the farming life, love the outdoors and I’m happy in a smaller town.”

So if you come a cropper on the skifield this year, be on the lookout for Doc Gazzard and she will see you right.

Left – Dr Kate Gazzard will be switching her rugby boots to ski boots when she moves to Methven for the winter.

PHOTO JOHN YOUNG

Below – Dr Kate Gazzard and her dog Boots are still looking for a warm place to stay in Methven.

ANZ MID CANTERBURY BUSINESS AWARDS

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Lincoln University Recreation & Sports Centre

Sir Richard Hadlee Sports Centre

The Toka Hāpai Selwyn Health Hub

Spark Square, Christchurch HQ

Ashburton New Civic Offices & Library

Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement

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ASHBURTON EVENT CENTRE FINALIST

Now in its 14th year, the Ashburton Event Centre is a true success story.

It’s proved itself not just for the trust members who instigated the project but also for the Ashburton community.

Born out of a necessity to have a fit for purpose performing arts venue, a small group of proactive, community-minded individuals and the Ashburton Operatic Society began a 10-year project to plan, fundraise and implement the construction of its world-class venue.

The venue has been praised by such international artists as Dame Malvina Major, Simon O’Neill, Gerry Marsden (Gerry and the Pacemakers), The Ten Tenors and Kevin Bloody Wilson.

It’s from their endorsements, they can boast an occupancy rate that’s the envy of many regional venues throughout New Zealand. In addition the venue was built with a multi-purpose aspect in mind that allows for all genres of performance as well as being equipped to host meetings, conferences, film evenings, family milestones such as weddings and reunions and sporting events.

With an ethos, based on providing the best service and facilities, the venue BRINGING THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT TO MID CANTERBURY Born Free – The Oscar Winners

operates with a team of four full-time staff, five casual staff members and, currently, 25 volunteers who take pride in delivering exceptional experiences to clients.

Hosting on average 250 events a year, the Ashburton Event Centre has become home to many local performance groups including Variety Theatre Ashburton, Mid Canterbury Children’s Theatre and the Big Little Theatre Company, all of whom stage productions involving hundreds of cast and crew, across all ages and demographics.

It’s gained an impressive reputation in offering theatre training initiatives and technical assistance that allows groups to raise the standard of their production.

The Ashburton Event Centre is a finalist in the Excellence in Not For Profit Award and thanks the community for their ongoing support both in the past and future following the restrictions of the last two years.

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Celebrating 90 years of the Academy Awards Director & Musical Director - Kathi Craig MNZM Assistant Musical Director - Malcolm Hopwood Choreographer - Jessie Thomson

ON STAGE 26TH-29TH MAY 2022 Tickets available at Ashburton Event Centre

May 26th – 28th 7-30pm, 29th 2pm Adult $35 / Senior $31.50 (fees apply) Born Free marks the 90th anniversary of the Academy Awards so to celebrate this event we will present many of the great Oscar winning or nominated songs. We have lined up the best singers and talented ensemble to bring you an event to remember.

Michael Hurst In The Golden Ass – Arts On Tour NZ

Friday 10th June 7pm, Adult $20, Senior $10, Child $5 (fees apply) The New Zealand Army Band are thrilled to be hitting the stage once again with an exciting selection of brass band music. Traditional Brass promises to be an event that the whole family will enjoy.

Tina – Simply The Best

Thursday 14th July 7-30pm Thursday 13th October 8pm Adult $25, Senior $20 (fees apply) Adult $61.30, Group 6+ $56.30 pp, Child $36 (fees apply) Content suitable for 16+ Get the electrifying concert experience Michael is Lucius Apuleius a virile young of Tina Turner with this full stage Roman man obsessed with Magic. production brimming with Tina hits On a trip to Thessaly the weird centre of from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, spookiness in the ancient world he finds featuring the powerful raspy vocals himself in a position to witness an actual and thrilling stage presence of spell being cast. Come along to Caroline Borole. find out what happens next.

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

Daryl and Debbie Prebble

‘A truely local story’

to produce two prodmall Ashburton ucts – flaxseed oil and business Bio Oils flaxseed meal (the product New Zealand is proud to be recthat remains after the oil has been ognised amongst some of the region’s extracted from the seed). Flaxseed oil has long largest and most prominent primary been renowned for its high content of Omeproducers, as a finalist in the Ashburton Disga-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory trict’s ANZ Business of the Year 2022 Awards. properties and a multitude of health benefits Bio Oils joins agricultural consulting including heart health. services, Align Farms, Carrfields and Mid“Flaxseed meal is also a highly nutritional lands Apiaries as a finalist in the Excellence in product because it is low GI, gluten free and Primary Industries category. high in fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals,” Bio Oils owner-operators Daryl and Debbie Debbie says. “We are working with research Prebble say the whole Bio Oils team is very institutions to further explore the potential of excited and proud to have reached the finals. this superfood.”

“We are a proud family – proud of the quality The health benefits of flaxseed oil and meal we achieve and proud of our New Zealand are also not lost on the animal health indusstory,” Debbie says. “We would love to win try. In addition to their premium food grade the award but being recognised and getting products, which can be purchased throughout through to the finals amongst New Zealand under their retail some of the region’s realOur Canterbury brand Totally Kiwi, Bio Oils ly big players is quite an growers produce some also supplies to high-end pet achievement, and we are all food manufacturers in New looking forward to the awards of the best flaxseed in Zealand, and other animal evening.” the world ... health sectors.

Bio Oils has been Bio Oils has a sister comcold-pressing flaxseed (linpany Fourflax, now owned and operated by seed) in Ashburton for 35 years, started by a two of Daryl and Debbie’s children, Nick and group of local businesspeople and cropping Jenna. Fourflax produces nutritional supplefarmers who recognised the nutritional properments for cats, dogs and horses to help with ties of flaxseed. The Prebble family have run all manner of health issues, including skin and the business ever since and it was purchased coat, digestion and immunity, and joint and

by Daryl 15 years ago. mobility.

Debbie says Bio Oils has a truly local story, Debbie says Bio Oils is in a very fortunate with all of their growers based in Canterbury, position to be able to process all grades of and most of their suppliers also operating in flaxseed grown by their farmers, from premithe region. “Our Canterbury growers produce um food grade oil for drizzling over salads to some of the best flaxseed in the world, and raw linseed oil for protecting and preserving this reflects in the high-quality flaxseed oil we wood, and all grades in between. produce. We only process locally grown seed, no imported seed, which means our products Bio Oils are fully traceable back to the farm.”

03 308 3305 In Ashburton, Bio Oils cold presses both debbie@bio-oils.co.nz organically and conventionally grown flaxseed

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The team at Mid Canterbury Hyundai & Isuzu are proud to be selected as a finalist in ANZ Mid Canterbury Business Awards.

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t is not all about selling cars for Mid Canterbury Hyundai and Isuzu.

The locally owned business is a finalist in the ANZ Mid Canterbury Business of The Year 2022, for people’s choice award for retail finalists.

“You treat people how you want to be treated, we always endeavour to make people leave with a smile on their face,” salesman Curtis Dawson said.

“We are very proud to have a presence in the town and community.”

They chose to enter the awards because they have an excellent team, many long-standing who love working in Mid Canterbury and they are dedicated to being an active part of the success of our region.

They are a big supporter of the region’s sport helping Sport Canterbury to ensure the region’s athletes are looked

after. Alongside the sports awards they also sponsor the Santa parade, and other community initiatives.

No job is too big for the family like team at boasting a full sales team as well as qualified service technicians to get people back on the road as fast as possible.

Hyundai are also driving head on to climate change offering a range of award winning electric vehicle and plug in hybrid fleet ready for the rural community.

Its flagship EV IONIQ 5 has been racking up awards both locally and globally .Its long list of accolades includes the New Zealand Car of the Year, and the World Car of the year.

The Isuzu D-Max also won New Zealand four-wheel driver of the year to add to the dealerships award winning fleet.

– By Daniel Alvey

ew Zealand Sock Company’s mission is to make the best socks you’ll ever own.

So it’s no wonder they have been nominated in the Excellence in Export, Excellence in Manufacturing and Technology and Innovations categories in the ANZ Business Awards.

They have made socks that are comfortable on your feet no matter what situation you are in.

According to international sales manager, Gabrielle Sparrow, the right sock can be the difference between the best and worst day on the mountain, the trail, out on the farm, or in the office.

“Making great socks is our family passion; one that now spans 40 years and three generations,” Sparrow said.

Euan Sparrow is the company’s CEO today alongside his daughter Gabrielle and son Paul who is the company’s operations manager. Paul is sales executive.

The Sparrows are the stewards of a 120-year-old business that began life in Ashburton, as the maker of the humble school, work and rugby socks for Kiwis.

Today they are still based in Ashburton, but operate from a modern, purpose-built factory featuring hightech machinery that has given them the room to grow into the largest outdoor sock manufacturer in Australasia, now exporting to more than 20 countries.

They have combined exceptional materials together with their dedicated investment in exhaustive research and development, world-leading Italian

Gabrielle, Paul and Euan Sparrow

machinery, and high quality New Zealand-based manufacturing.

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Stoked to be Selected by the Community T

he team at Stoked Cycles passionately believes cycling is more than just a sport, it is a lifestyle.

The business was selected as a finalist in the people’s choice award for retail in the ANZ Mid-Canterbury Business Awards.

Owners Monique and Paul Brake said they could not have done it without their wonderful staff and the local community.

They said that the business awards are a great way to showcase some of the amazing businesses Ashburton has to offer.

Over their ownership their goal has been to deliver not just a great retail experience but also support for their local community.

Monique said that without the community’s support they would not be here, so giving back to the community was a way of showing their appreciation.

The knowledgeable team at Stoked will get your bike back on road or trail, and strive to deliver a premium product for locals to bring them to town, to support surrounding businesses, not

just their own.

They offer personalised training from qualified coaches, tips and tricks, the knowledge of trails, events and races, and the encouragement to get out and do it.

They are a one-stop shop to biking success for all - so much more than your usual bike shop & service centre.

The team is always happy to help with any cycling needs.

That’s why they’re here. To be your local, and get you excited for your next riding mission and share the stoke!

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At the forefront of Methven accommodation

fter 15 years in Methven, you can certainly call the owners of Brinkley Resort locals.

After moving from Australia, Paul and Gayle Creswick have found a home in the Methven community and are absolutely loving it.

“We enjoy Methven as a place to live and work” Paul said.

Brinkley Resort has been selected as a finalist of the ANZ Mid Canterbury Business Awards, for excellence in tourism.

“It’s great recognition for the work we have done and we couldn’t have achieved this without our loyal hardworking staff.”

The resort offers accommodation, conference and wedding facilities to guests from all over the world and has hosted most of the world’s Olympic and World Cup ski teams, plus numerous rugby and sporting teams. It features a total of 80 self-contained apartments comprised of 40 studio rooms and 40 self-contained two-bedroom apartments.

Plus a multi award-winning family restaurant.

Brinkley is unique in Methven as it offers self-contained apartments with a resort-style family friendly atmosphere, with spa pools, tennis courts, golf greens and even a bocce court.

Paul said that all the Methven businesses rally around each other to

Shackeltons’s @ Brinkley. A popular dining institution for locals and guests alike.

support success for everyone.

“Comradery between businesses locally is great” he said.

This can be seen with the packages offered by the resort with many tourism operators across the region. These packages include Opuke Hot Pools, Mt Hutt, jet boating, helicopter rides, hot air balloons, fishing and golfing.

Paul and Gayle believe Methven provides a unique tourism experience, and Brinkley resort is at the forefront of accommodation.

“The icing on the cake is that Methven is a great place to bring a family for a relaxed tourism experience and every morning we wake up surrounded by the best Canterbury has to offer” Paul said.

For the couple, working in the hospitality sector has been an institution with both sides of the family being involved in the industry for generations.

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SHARING THE TOURISM LOVE M

t Hutt is the backbone of the Mid Canterbury tourism community.

As a sponsor for the ANZ Mid Canterbury Business Awards excellence in tourism award, Mt Hutt wants to spread the great offering Mid Canterbury has to offer.

“For us we’ve been part of this Mid Canterbury community for quite some time, so our brand is reasonably well recognised, so it is an opportunity to recognise some other companies that are doing amazing things, things that we don’t even think about,” ski area manager James Makenzie said.

“Mt Hutt can’t operate in isolation it is absolutely reliant on other tourism and hospitality operators to do well and thrive, and anything that we can do to support that is really important for us.”

“It’s a symbiotic relationship really, we

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Mt Hutt can’t operate in isolation it is absolutely reliant on other tourism and hospitality operators to do well and thrive, and anything that we can do to support that is really important for us

need them and they need us. When I was judging that category there were some really impressive things that these smaller companies are doing. I think it is really important for them to be recognised because they are working really hard.”

Officially New Zealand’s Best Ski Resort for the seventh year in a row. Mt Hutt is Canterbury’s big friendly mountain with some of the most consistent snowfall in the country delivering a long, white season.

At an altitude of 2086m with a 683 vertical drop, Mt Hutt boasts the South Island’s highest chairlift, leg-burning runs and some of the country’s most spectacular views.

From the crack of dawn to day’s end, the amazing team at Mt Hutt provides service across the mountain from a morning brekkie to exceptional lift staff and ski patrol to keep your snow day running as smoothly as possible.

Whether it is your first day on the snow

or your 100th day on the snow, the mountain caters for all.

Fifty years ago Willy Huber spent a winter on the side of the mountain to gather data to build a skifield in this remote alpine environment. Huber’s efforts mean that today the mountain can be enjoyed by everyone.

Mt Hutt can offer some unique experiences. Soak up the views from the highest altitude spa in New Zealand!

Perched on the top of Hutt, and accessible from the Summit Six Chairlift, Alpine Spas have kitted the field out with a spa pool that has all the bells and whistles. Sit back and enjoy a spa with all the views across the region.

Mt Hutt draws people from across the country and globally to the region, and by doing so helps support the local tourism

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FARMING INNOVATION A

Liz Phillipps

lign Farms has only been in business since 2012 and have been making their mark ever since.

They have eight Mid Canterbury farms with a total of 5000 cows, and a team of 35 staff on the ground.

Along with a FMCG dairy brand, milk factory and a market garden.

They are completely focused on the social, environmental, and commercial responsibilities of farming and its future.

Align Farms CEO Rhys Roberts has been a part of the team since day one, starting off as a farm manager, and says that “social and environmental goals are at the forefront of what we do”.

So it’s no surprise that they have been nominated for the Excellence in Primary Industries in the Ashburton District’s ANZ Business of the Year Awards.

Fast-forward 10 years and they have im3 Sales 3 Baling 3 Cultivation 3 Drilling 3 Transport plemented changes to benefit the growth 3 Muck Spreading 3 Chopping 3 Harvesting of the business and its people.

“No intention to be the biggest, but to 0800 QUIGLEY | office@quigleycontracting.co.nz be the most innovative farmers,” Roberts www.quigleycontracting.co.nz said.

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ing their staff ’s wellbeing, to monitoring farms’ data and publishing it on their website.

The team has been monitoring their low-impact farming trials environmental, social, economic, and food quality impact, in the hopes of showing what low-impact farming can achieve for other New Zealand farms and beyond.

But Roberts knows the key to any successful business starts with its people.

“We try to attract good people, and keep hold of them,” Roberts said.

Their staff receive annual health checks, health insurance, flexible working roster, and wellbeing check-ins.

The team also hosts students from local high schools and Lincoln University.

Last year Roberts wife Kiri and her mother Liz Phillipps decided to start growing vegetables on the Clareview farm.

Each week staff are given a box of vegetables, with the left over produce being sold from Rolleston all the way to Fairlie.

Roberts plans on setting up a glasshouse to grow vegetables all-year round and to keep smashing goals alongside his staff.

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Individual clients are important to Croys T

he desire to own his own business and support Mid Canterbury has seen Ashburton man, Marcus Murdoch, purchase Croys, Accounting and Business Advisors, last year.

Croys is a Silver Partner Sponsor of ANZ Mid Canterbury Business of the Year 2022 and Marcus sees it as an opportunity to reward people for what they’ve achieved and also showcase what his firm is about.

Marcus purchased Croys in July last year following 12 years of working for Ernst and Young around the world. He graduated with a B. Com from Otago University, taking up a position with Ernst and Young in Christchurch then enriching his experience in a number of countries including the UK, Australia, India, the United States and Poland.

“I focused on management consulting in supply chain, manufacturing and accounting,” he said. “The corporate world is an awesome and exciting place to work and I developed both as an accountant and business advisor.”

In the 12 years he was based in Christchurch and in key

Marcus Murdoch, Managing Director of Croys.

offices around the world, he absorbed the outside experience needed to become Managing Director of Croys.

He saw his purchase as twofold; • Being able to develop staff and give them the opportunities they want for their lives and their families and

• Providing an exceptional client experience that adds value to their business.

“It’s the individual clients that are important to us and, through them, we hope to gain a deeper understanding of our local business,” Marcus said.

Since purchasing Croys, he’s seen “so many pockets

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of greatness” in the business community that people don’t know about. Being humble and not promoting their successes is part of Mid Canterbury mentality Marcus said. “The ANZ business awards are so important to put it out there.”

“We’re a sponsor because there’s so much opportunity for business

in Mid Canterbury,” he adds.

Croys clients extend from North Otago to the North Island and Marcus sees it as important that his staff of 20 are mobile, enabling them to visit their clients and get to know their business.

He lists three features of Croys that make them unique in Mid Canterbury. They are; • Croys Consulting where his team helps clients imagine, strategise, deliver and run their business to deliver their future • Croys Technology which helps clients think through the strategic issues and align technology to their overall purpose and business objective • Croys Accounting where the firm’s team of accounting specialists back clients up with practical, innovative and robust solutions to prevent or resolve financial needs.

Marcus is proud of the 30-year-old brand and Trevor Croy which established the business. “I’m a custodian, I look after it, develop it further, then hand it on.” He said.

“Croys isn’t the owner, it’s the staff and their reputation which delivers the client experience.”

Croys delivers exceptional client experiences through the power of consulting, technology and accounting Proud sponsors of the Excellence in Export category We will handle your annual compliance requirements and simultaneously take a proactive approach to your business development – what you should do to protect your assets, and what could be done that might facilitate expansion.

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We deliver expectational client experiences through the power of consulting, technology and accounting.

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Primary industries are the backbone of our region, and it is a privilege for us to engage with businesses on a daily basis that are integral to success and progression in that space.

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NZ Mid Canterbury Business of the Awards 2022 recognises the amazing businesses based in Mid Canterbury by sharing their stories, successes and celebrating excellence, innovation and export growth.

The winners of the 2022 Mid Canterbury

Business of the Year Awards will be announced at a special gala event on Saturday, May 28.

Thirty-one finalists in seven categories have just been announced in the Ashburton District’s ANZ Business of the Year Awards.

The category finalists are:

Excellence in Primary Industries (sponsored

by Catalyst Performance Agronomy): Agricultural Consulting Services Align Farms Bio Oils Carrfields Midlands Apiaries

Excellence in Tourism (sponsored by NZ Ski): Adventure Balloons NZ Ashburton Aviation Museum Bella Vista Motel Brinkley Resort Southern Cross Lodge

Excellence in Not-ForProfit (sponsored by Naylor Love): Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Trust Event Centre Bike Methven Methven Lions Club

Bevan Rickerby Future Business Leader Award (sponsored by Sheep Milk New Zealand): Anna Johnson George Wilson James Hannon Justin Skilling Kirsty Naish

Excellence in Export (sponsored by Croys): Midlands Apiaries NZ Sock Co Tranzalpine Honey

Excellence in Manufacturing (sponsored

by HEB Construction): Kaipak Mount Hutt Pods NZ Sock Co Transalpine Honey

Excellence in Technology and Innovation (sponsored

by Lynda Stevenson Chartered Accountants Ltd): Agricultural Consulting Services Carrfields Irrigation Kaipak Mt Hutt Aviation NZ Sock Co

Previously announced finalists in the People’s Choice for Retail Award (sponsored by MediaWorks): Big Al’s The Stork Network Stoked Cycles Hyundai Mid Canterbury Garage Gym

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FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sports wrap

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all your sporting news

Brittany taking on the Aussies

International aspirations

Local equestrian rider Brittany Fowler is Australia-bound, chasing success on the big stage while wearing the New Zealand silver fern.

But the financial toll of just getting there is huge.

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Riley gets his fern

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Celtic rules on court

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Meg chasing success

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Mid Canterbury’s leading sports writer Matt Markham

Riley to wear the silver fern

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STARS OF THE WEEK Lauren Ellis A proud Mid Cantabrian, and a wonderful advocate for our region.

Most deserving of her recognition last week at the Mid Canterbury Sports Awards.

Angela Mitchell There’s just something about passion, and Angela exudes it when it comes to netball. A star player in her day, but now a tireless worker behind the scenes as both a coach and an administrator.

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t’s the off-season in tennis circles, but the young guns of the Mid Canterbury courts are still making moves this winter.

In a big week and among some of the game’s brightest stars, Riley Breen has been named in the New Zealand Under 13 side to travel to Australia to compete next month.

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THINGS TO WATCH THIS WEEKEND

Football The Mid Canterbury United seniors are at home today on the Ashburton Domain, taking on Western AFC. Kick off 2.45pm, and a match worth heading along to check out.

Rugby It’s been a tough start to the season for the Celtic women’s side, the Sea Snakes, but they’re putting everything into it. Today they take on Linwood at Celtic, 2pm kick off, part of Celtic’s huge Club Day.

Netball Can’t make it out on Thursday nights for premier action? Why not Saturday afternoon seniors then. Games from 2pm across the board at the EA Networks Centre.

He’ll have a familiar face with him too, Mid Canterbury Tennis head coach, Jack Tiller is in charge of the side and will be travelling with Riley to compete with the silver fern on his chest.

As well as the New Zealand selection, Breen and Josh Gilbert have also gained Canterbury recognition and been named in the Tennis New Zealand High

Performance Canterbury programme to even further enhance their games.

Again, they’ll have the services of Tiller as their coach after he was named in charge of the programme.

It’s a massive achievement for all involved and further underlines that the future of tennis in Mid Canterbury is in a really good space.

Did you know . . .

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t’s one of New Zealand’s fastest growing sports, but aside from seeing it on the odd movie throughout the years, not much is known about lacrosse. We delve a little deeper into it this week and look at some things you may not know.

It’s the fastest game to be played on feet.

Native Americans are said to have invented the game, but little details are known about how it was played originally.

Indian lacrosse was often played with big numbers of players, sometimes reaching between 100 and 1000 in a game.

The game was originally used to toughen young men up for war.

Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in New Zealand with regional teams in Auckland, Waikato, Wellington

and Canterbury – as well as national teams.

Audrey Leath Another netball stalwart, Robilliard Trophy winners all have the one thing in common, dedication, and listening to Audrey’s list of accomplishments there’s few, if any, who have given as much time and effort as she.

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Big-time for Brittany Lili Haydon

Mid Canterbury horse riding champion Brittany Fowler is off to compete in Australia.

Fowler is the only South Islander selected in the New Zealand Young Rider Oceania Team, along with her horse, to compete in Melbourne.

Last time she was in Australia, she won the International Challenge for the NZ Inter-school Eventing Team in 2019.

Fowler is hoping to come out on top again, but only found out a few weeks ago she’d been selected, so now her mother, Cheryl Fowler is busy raising some cash.

“Typical of sport, (there’s) no funding,” Cheryl said.

The Fowlers need to raise $15,000 to cover the cost of the trip.

Brittany’s horse, Game Changer, alone will cost at least $16,000 to fly there and back.

“Horses are expensive,” Cheryl said.

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However, in a small amount of time, Cheryl’s had some big responses from the community.

She’s even had people coming in to donate at her workplace.

Last night, she hosted a quiz night followed by an auction and raffle, with a selection of prizes donated by generous locals.

There was jet boating, a painting, and a flight up for grabs.

Next Thursday Cheryl has organised for the premiere of Top Gun – Maverick at the Regent Cinema with tickets sales going towards the trip.

So far, she has sold 24 tickets but can accommodate 115 people.

Tickets are $20 each.

So far the Fowlers have raised $5000 in conjunction with other online funding efforts.

“It shows what a small community can do for one of its locals,” Brittany said.

The 2022 Oceania competition is being held as part of the Melbourne International Three Day event from June 9-13 at Werribee.

Brittany hopes to continue progressing up the NZ squads, with one eye firmly on the Paris Olympics in 2024.

Last time she was in Australia, she won the International Challenge for the NZ Inter-school Eventing Team in 2019.

Brittany Fowler showing off some of her equestrian skills.

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Playoffs loom, results required for Mid Canterbury sides Matt Markham Win, win and then win some more.

That has to be the modus operandi for the three Mid Canterbury sides still in contention in the Combined Country Rugby competition today, as the playoff stage of the season looms.

Game day Methven v Southbridge at Southbridge – 2.45pm

Celtic v Rolleston at Celtic – 3pm

Southern v West Melton at Hinds – 2.45pm

Rakaia v Springston at Springston – 2.45pm.

With just one more round remaining after today, the race to make the top two in each of the three pools is well and truly on and picking up five valuable competition points, and in some cases even just four, today will all but ensure sides can head into next week with a little bit of a safety net surrounding them in case of any final round hiccups.

On form alone, the task should be easy for two of the three Mid Canterbury sides still in with a shot.

Defending champions Southern take on a winless West Melton out at Mayfield today – a match they should be able to grab maximum points from.

After a first-round defeat to Saracens, who look the competition favourites, it’s been plain sailing for the boys from the south, and with Springston lying in wait next weekend, they’ll be keen to build up even more momentum today.

Likewise, Celtic should – on form – have no issues with their rivals, Rolleston.

They too are winless through the first five rounds in Pool B, and Celtic sit currently in a tie for the top spot.

Their issue is the bye next week, meaning whatever happens after today is out of their control.

So five competition points are going to be critical if they’re to give themselves the best possible chance of making the top two and guaranteeing their place in the playoffs, or it could be a waitand-see moment in the hope of grabbing one of the remaining two positions for the next two highest competition points scorers.

The side with the toughest route to success today appears to be Methven.

They head over the river to take on the might of Southbridge at their home fortress.

The two teams are in a threeway tie at the top of Pool A with Lincoln, and Southbridge will be smarting after they were beaten

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If Methven can win today and then beat Ashley next week, they’re a good chance of finishing top of the pool – a desirable position heading into the playoffs.

Lose, however, and it could come down to points differentials, with Southbridge and Lincoln set to battle it out next week.

Rakaia still have a tiny mathematical chance of sneaking into the top three in their pool, but it would require a massive win against Springston today and then victory against Hornby next week – both with win bonus points.

They’d also need Springston to then be bashed up by Southern next week to give themselves a chance.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, May 21, 2022

Celtic in control on court Matt Markham

Round one honours in Mid Canterbury Netball’s premier competition are set to go to Celtic, after they emerged victorious in a clash of the titans on Thursday night at the EA Networks Centre.

A top-of-the-table clash between the green machine and defending champions, Hampstead, in the penultimate night of play in the first round of three rounds for the season, saw the refreshed Celtic side prove too strong for their opponents, with a dominant 43-24 win to consolidate their position at the top of the table.

It’s been a season of change for the Celtic ladies, welcoming back a number of familiar faces to the squad for this year’s campaign, and the question remaining for every other side in this year’s competition is now, how do you beat them?

They’ve seemingly gone from strength to strength through the

first four weeks of the campaign, and look right on song to waltz through the first round undefeated, with a match against the winless Southern the only thing standing in their way from a perfect opening round.

Celtic raced out to an eightgoal lead at the end of the first quarter on Thursday night, and never looked back.

By halftime they had extended it to 11 goals, and with 11 goals in each of the final two quarters the mountain was too big for Hampstead to ascend.

Hampstead will need to pick themselves up from the defeat and bounce back next week when they take on a resurgent Methven, who made it two in a row on Thursday night with a 42-22 victory over the Ashburton College A girls.

That win pushed them up the standings and closed them in on United, who are third, while College A will need to pull a rabbit out of the hat next week and beat United, or hope that Celtic put a big score up against Southern if they are to avoid heading to a promotion/relegation match against the winner of round one in Premier 2.

Standings

Premier 1

Team Celtic A Hampstead A United A Methven A Southern Ash College A

P 4 4 4 4 4 4

W 4 3 2 2 0 0

L 0 1 2 2 3 3

D 0 0 0 0 1 1

B 0 0 1 0 0 0

Pts 16 12 9 8 2 2

Team Mt Somers Celtic B Allenton A Methven B Hampstead B Ash College B

P 4 4 4 4 4 4

W 4 3 2 1 1 0

L 0 1 2 3 2 3

D 0 0 0 0 1 1

B 0 0 1 2 0 0

Pts 16 12 9 6 6 2

Team Rakaia Meth. Shearmac Ash College 10A Hampstead U18 Methven Humm United B

P 4 4 4 4 4 4

W 4 3 3 1 1 0

L 0 1 1 3 3 4

D 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 0 1 0 0 0 0

Pts 16 13 12 4 4 0

Premier 2

Premier 3

Celtic, United and Methven all picked up wins in the penultimate night of round one in Mid Canterbury Netball’s premier competition.

PHOTO SUPPLIED United had to fight hard for their win against Southern on Thursday night.

Just two goals separated the two sides at the end of the first quarter before United hit their stride and took a six-goal lead into the halftime break.

Southern came out firing in the third though, and reduced that lead to four to give themselves a chance at an upset, but an 11goal final quarter saw United home 32-23.

Mt Somers are all but assured of the chance to promote themselves to Premier 1 on May 31 with their lead in Premier 2 almost insurmountable.

They would need to lose to Ashburton College B next week, and Celtic B would need to win by 70 goals in their match against Methven B to change the standings at the top of the table.

Mt Somers were too good for Hampstead B on Thursday night

Champions crowned at Ray McBeth tournament final, while Megan Bell picked New winners were found durup the Women’s A title by beating the Celtic Squash Club’s ing Jacinda Ryan.

Ray McBeth tournament last Three graded men’s comweekend. petitions were held across the A strong field of players asweekend’s play with Mat Parsembled for the annual event, sons heading off Zak Bell to which stretched across two win Men’s A, Riley Broker picknights and a full day of play at ing up Men’s B ahead of Chris the club’s Keenans Road facilMorrison, while Hamish Johnity, with hard fought matches son was victorious over John across the board.

McBride in Men’s C. Lee Barker continued his Men’s champ Lee Barker The tournament is the start great run of form in tournaments over recent years by picking up the of a busy few months for squash players Men’s Open title, after missing the event across the district, with the Mackenzie Open next weekend before the annual Ashlast year.

He headed off Kendall Sparrow in the fi- burton Open early in June.

Both the Rakaia and Methven opens will nal to take out the major prize in the men’s also be held during June as well, with plendivision.

Chris Lima was crowned Women’s Open ty of opportunities for players to test themchampion, defeating Emily Proffit in the selves against the best of the best.

winning 37-17, while Celtic were also strong, winning 44-10 against College B. The final match of the night was a belter between Allenton and Methven B, with the Allenton ladies emerging victorious 32-31.

College B look likely to have to play off for their spot in the Premier 2 competition in a promotion/relegation match, but who they face won’t be known until the final match of next week’s round.

Rakaia are the competition leaders in Premier 3, but come up against the second placed Methven Shearmac in a match which will determine who gets the chance to potentially play up a grade in the middle round of the season.

Rakaia were too good for Ashburton College Y10 on Thursday night, winning 46-25, while Methven picked up a 39-25 win over Hampstead U18.

In a low-scoring match, the final game of the night went to Methven Humm, who defeated United B 24-18.

At a glance Premier 1: United A 32 beat

Southern 22, Celtic A 43 beat Hampstead A 24, Methven A 42 beat Ashburton College A 22.

Premier 2: Mt Somers 37 beat Hampstead B 17, Celtic B 44 beat Ashburton College B 10, Allenton A 32 beat Methven B 31.

Premier 3: Rakaia 46 beat Ashburton College 10A 25, Methven Shearmac 39 beat Hampstead U18 25, Methven Humm 24 beat United B 18.

SPORTS RESULTS ■■ Golf

■■ Squash

Ladies Golf, Tuesday – May 17 LGU 2nd Handicap 0-20 Christine Ross 93-16-77, 21-29 Jan Clucas 97-23-74, 30+ Marg Read 104-30-74, Best Nett Jan Clucas & Marg Read. Val Fleming 2nd shot No 2: Jan Clucas.

Sims Bakery no 11: Jacquie Murdoch.

Nearest the pin: Ross Brother’s no 5: Lal Mulligan, Memory Funerals no 14: Christine Ross.

Player of the Day: Marg Read o/b from Jan Clucas.

Results from Week 4 of the Celtic Squash Club’s winter league competition: Team Campbell Contracting lost to Team J&N Hedgecutting 11-12: Nick Marshall lost to John McDonnell 1-3, Mick Hooper beat Riley Broker 3-1, Hamish O’Reilly beat Julie Copland 3-2, Amy Muckle lost to Henry Ross 1-3, Sarah Forbes lost to Alex Forbes 0-3, Blake Cummings beat Hollie Morgan 3-0.

Team Pat Summerfield Electrical lost to Kirsty Clay Property Brokers 4-18 (clean sweep!): Paul Cousins lost to Jimmy Hunn 0-3, Neil Keenan lost to Wouter Myburgh 0-3, Mike Keen lost to Kyle Hurren 2-3, Neil Thompson lost to Kirsty Clay 1-3, Anja Liemburg lost to Meagen Bell 0-3, Gabe Hamil lost to Jo-Alta Myburgh 1-3.

Team Mastercraft Kitchens beat Team McKain Quality Construction 12-11: Lee Barker beat Jason Feutz 3-0, Nathan Forbes beat Shane Muckle 3-1, Phil Andrew lost to James McCloy 1-3, Emily Proffit lost to Nick McKain 2-3, Andre De Beer beat Chrissie Stratford 3-2, Madi Read lost to Bryney Ward 1-3.

Team McCrea Paint & Decorators beat Team Alps Continuous Spouting 14-13: Chris Thompson lost to Chris O’Reilly 2-3, Rob Giles beat Ben Kruger 3-2, Blair Horrell beat Paul Cartney 3-2, Ian Dolden beat Heather Bowker 3-2, Lucas Raphold lost to Henry Ross 0-3, Craig Henshilwood beat Jacinda Ryan 3-1.

Mayfield Golf Club

Methven Golf Club

Ladies Golf – Wednesday, May 18 – LGU Silver: Gayle O’Duffy 92-18-74. Bronze A: Tania Wilson 94-21-73, Sharon Burrell-Smith 101-25-76.

Bronze B: Heather Middleton 106-30-76, Sandra Marr 113-32-79, Nola Hydes 115-36-79, Margaret Lilley Putting: Heather Middleton 28, Nola Hydes 29.

Nawab Indian Resturant Best Nett of the Day: Tania Wilson 73.

Nearest the Pins: No 4 Open Methven Travel Ellen Kemp. No 6 Open Primo Heather Santy.

No 13 Open Methven Foursquare Sandra Marr. No 17 Open and Bronze B 2nd Shot Dennise Hood.

No14 Silver and Bronze A Supervalue Tania Wilson.

Twos and Nett Eagles: Sharon Burrell-Smith. Ruth Smith. Nola Hydes x2. Sandra Marr.

Celtic Squash Club

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, May 21, 2022

Racing needs to accept change or be ready for the consequences Matt Markham

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hange is never taken easy, but in racing it’s accepted like a stick of dynamite.

A proposal put to all three codes of racing by an independent panel earlier this month, homing in on the racing scene in Canterbury specifically, has suggested the closure of tracks and a deep, hard look for remaining clubs about the way they conduct their meetings.

It’s nervy stuff if you’re aligned with one of the clubs in the firing line, but equally it should serve

as a stark reminder that nothing should be taken for granted any more, and there’s no guarantees for the future.

Take Methven for example.

The report is favourable toward the club and the track, but within the suggestions was a sole grass track venue in Canterbury – and it wasn’t the Mt Harding venue that was preferred. Instead, Motukarara was put forward as the selected option for grass track harness racing alongside Addington, Ashburton and Kaikoura.

Methven has long been regarded as the best grass track venue in the country. But perhaps that aura is fading in some corners – largely through no fault with a tumultuous few years given issues with the track, weather

and of course, Covid.

The truth is that suggestion will never fly. The prospect of only one grass track harness racing venue in Canterbury is preposterous and unviable, but it’s still a strong measure that shows that even the best could come under the gun at some point in the future.

When the funding model for racing changed, and became based on an overall industry performance, as opposed to individual clubs getting a cut of the money spent on their meetings, one of the biggest assets of clubs like Methven, Motukarara and even Orari down the road was removed.

Those clubs survived on big crowds, big fields and in turn big turnovers. Their percentages cuts

come the end of the meeting were substantial if it had been a good day, and even if it wasn’t the remainder of the season traditionally balanced things out.

Now, there’s no real dangling carrot to get people onto the course for meetings. The bare minimum is enough to see clubs through, and that’s to the detriment of the racing industry as a whole, because big crowds, lots of fun and people enjoying themselves have long been the greatest marketing tool it possesses.

For Ashburton, the report is fantastic.

Anything that will lift the standing of the Ashburton Racecourse is a bonus for the district.

Already there’s strong word of a number of enquiries from train-

ers outside of Mid Canterbury wanting to relocate here and call the racecourse home base, and the addition of a greyhound track to the venue would secure its future for decades to come.

But all clubs in Mid Canterbury, and further afield, need to take stock and be ready to make change.

Resting on laurels and expecting things to happen based on history and reputation is no longer enough to ensure survival and, most importantly success.

It’s going to take some robust and honest discussions around the committee tables and openminds toward what might work and what might not.

And the work needs to start now, even if there’s still uncertainty over what it all means.

Meg out to pillage North Island spoils Matt Markham Riccarton trainer Meg Cunneen will make her second venture to the North Island this week with high hopes of turning her fortunes around.

The experienced horsewoman will be represented at Trentham on Saturday by Group performer Seriously in the Listed James Bull Holdings Rangitikei Gold Cup (1600m) and Mamma Sans in the Speirs Finance Handicap (1400m).

It was with the Tavistock mare Mamma Sans that Cunneen made her first trip north earlier this year, only for circumstances out of her control to make it a forgettable exercise.

“I took Mamma Sans up for the Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (Listed, 1600m), but that plan went pear-shaped when the race was moved to Hastings,” she said.

The January meeting set down for Tauherenikau was abandoned due to an issue with the track and transferred to the Hawke’s Bay. “The whole point of going up there was to go to Tauherenikau as I thought she was better on a turning track, stepping up to open company,” Cunneen said.

“On a bigger track, she’s probably not good enough for open class but good enough for the Rating 74 grade.”

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Stablemate Seriously has been a flagship performer this term for Cunneen and finished runner-up in the Gr.2 Coupland’s Bakeries Mile (1600m) in the spring. He has since run a further four placings, including a third in the Listed Easter Cup (1600m).

At his most recent appearance, the son of O’Reilly finished midfield in the Gr.3 Canterbury Gold Cup (2000m) in his first run beyond a mile.

He will be ridden on Saturday by Brett Murray.

“Brett rides him in his work and hasn’t had the opportunity to ride him on race day yet, but with limited options as far as lightweights go he put up his hand,” Cunneen said. “He said he would be quite happy to waste all week to ride him (at 53kg) and he knows him very well.”

The six-year-old Seriously has been relatively lightly raced, with three wins and 12 top four finishes from 23 appearances.

“He’s one of those horses that it’s taken a wee while to all click for him. He is relaxing better and showing steady improvement,” Cunneen said.

“I think next season will be his go and he will put everything together, although he has been a great horse for me this season.”

Murray will also be aboard Mamma Sans, who was a last-start seventh when resuming from a three-month break.

“She ran here at Riccarton two weeks ago in a Rating 74 over 1200m and she needs a bit further so 1400m on a wet track should be right up her alley and I’ve been very happy with her work,” Cunneen said.

Meg Cunneen will venture north today with two runners engaged at Trentham.

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Matt Markham’s Rangiora Selections Race 1: Royal Deidre, Gaytana, Zsahara, Tres Magnifique Race 2: Secret Cocktail, Pat Mach, David Niven, Sweet Joy Race 3: Musclynn, Silverlinings, Prince Rainer, Madeleine Stowe Race 4: Ruby’s A Delight, Gypsy, Get Back, Bettorlini Race 5: Kowhai Shadow, Hidden Desire, Scared Stiff, Taxman Race 6: Ti Amo Belle, Lil Miss Muscles, Galleon’s Ambassador, La Dama Race 7: Shanika, Olive Cook, Better Fly, Baileys Diamond Race 8: Wheels Of Fortune, La Sabina, Absolute Dynamite, Miki Diva Race 9: Sonic Reign, Daisy Duke, Mighty Reactor, Reflectionsofmylife BEST BET: Shanika (Race 7) VALUE: Sonic Reign (Race 9)

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, May 21, 2022

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

SPORTS QUIZ 1. Brendon McCullum is now head coach of England, and what IPL side? a) Chennai Super Kings b) Royal Challengers Bangalore c) Kolkata Knight Riders 2. Katey Martin’s international cricket career lasted how long? a) 19 years b) 20 years c) 21 years 3. How many Commonwealth Games will Misha Koudinov have attened by the end of this year’s Games? a) Three b) Five c) Seven 4. Mid Canterbury’s Heartland Rugby assistant coach, Grant Polson was aligned with which provincial union? a) Wellington b) Manawatu c) Hawke’s Bay 5. Liverpool kept their Premier League title race alive by beating who 2-1 this week? a) Nottingham Forest b) Southampton c) Manchester City 6. Tiger Woods has been grouped with Rory McIlroy and which other leading golfer in the first two rounds of the PGA Championship? a) Justin Thomas b) Jordan Speith c) Cameron Smith 7. Angela Mitchell, now a Mid Canterbury sporting legend, made her international debut against which nation? a) Australia b) South Africa c) Jamaica 8. Which NZ sporting organisation is having funding cut for not meeting the quota of 40 per cent females on its board? a) NZ Rugby b) Hockey NZ C) NZ Rugby League

Answers: 1. c) Kolkata Knight Riders, 2. a) 19 years, 3. b) 5, 4. b) Manawatu, 5. b) Southampton, 6. b) Jordan Speith, 7. c) Jamaica, 8. a) NZ Rugby

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You can’t always get away when you want to. Anyone can accept a pleasant moment they wanted, planned and expected.

It’s how people behave in the unexpected moments that really tells a fuller story.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): If only you had unlimited time and attention. You’ll give all you have, and it will be more than enough. Your first priority is to invest in ones who need it most.

Then give to the replenishers who give back.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Lines that mark responsibility are like map boundaries. While many can agree where they are in theory, it’s different on the ground, and much depends on whom you ask. Good communication saves the day.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): The day presents you with a fascinating balance of opposites and, being a sensitive and astute observer of life, you’ll thrill to the “accidental” grace of happenstance.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Between the archives of past capers and the plans and models for future endeavours is a tense line of thought, vibrating like a violin string as the bow of your imagination pulls across the possibilities.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Though you think planning is often half the fun of doing a thing, some of your favourite plans are loose – more like a list of options. You’ll investigate new ones now. This list is becoming a work of art!

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You’ve noticed a pattern of yours – not exactly a bad habit, but it’s not doing you good either! And now you’ll find a juicy reason to knock it off – quick and painless – because the rewards are rich.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): The subject might be narrow, but the way you think about it is broad. Lately, you may even feel that you’re so focused on a subject that it dominates your thoughts, but don’t worry; a breakthrough is coming.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): It’s common in the animal world, but when a human baby walks before crawling, it’s a developmental rarity.

You’ll soon echo the metaphor with an extraordinary move.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Like children at a party who go wild when the parents leave the room, your thoughts have all kinds of feral fun once the uptight prefrontal cortex gets out of the way. Today brings vivid fantasies and dreams.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): It doesn’t matter how old you are. In your head, you are young and filled with wonder. From this fresh place, you will solve a very adult problem.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Unprepared? Great. Clueless?

That’s even better. After all, knowing a lot about what you’re about to embark on could hinder your progress. The best state for learning will be one of hopeful naivete.

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hat do the Originals Motorcycle Club and the Vintage Car Club have in common?

Well along with enthusiasm for their particular types of motoring the members of both clubs know how to stage a show.

Do they ever, and we have the pictures (some kindly provided by Peter Jacob) to prove it!

Wheels Week wheelie good – again These shows were staged as part of Wheels Week, which has been a resounding success.

Wheels Week is well and truly a major event on the local calendar.

Right – Daryl and Michelle Roulston each received a People’s Choice Award.

Top left – Craig Begg reckons the family Chevrolet is a great car.

He’s right!

Top right – Lots to look at; lots to talk about.

Above – Colourful cars on a bit of a dreary day.

Below – What a stunning line-up of heavy metal!

Below centre - Miah Trudgeon thinks her folks Stevo and Arnica’s Harley is one very cool machine.

Below right – Brightly shining bikes as far as the eye can see.

Far right – The times they are a changin’ – Who’d have thought it, but it had to happen – a new fully electric Harley-Davidson.

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, May 21, 2022

with Bernard Egan

As well as providing a myriad of activities motoring and other enthusiasts to enjoy, either by participating or watching, Wheels Week has once again put our town on the map.

And several charities have benefited.

Deserving of appreciation Wheels Week happened because of the people who organised it, the businesses and clubs who sponsored and supported it and the many people who in some way or other took part.

A huge thank you to you all for again giving us a spectacular celebration of things wheelie.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, May 21, 2022

Return of the T-bird?

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ord is considering bringing back the Thunderbird, as insiders reportedly claim the classic will be revived as a new grand touring coupe to compete with the Chevrolet Corvette.

It’s not uncommon for automakers to revive old favourites, just recently we heard that the VW group plans to bring back Scout.

Ford’s 1955 Thunderbird was initially launched as a two-seater to rival the Corvette, but over the years it developed and evolved.

First, into a four-door sedan in the late 60s, then into a two-door hardtop in the 70s, and finally a turbo coupe in the 80s.

The car was then pulled from Ford’s lineup, before being somewhat revitalised in 2002 as a

retro-styled coupe with elements from the mid-50s and early-60s. t ran in this form for a couple of years before being pulled again.

But in January 2021, Ford filed a trademark for the Thunderbird name, and rumours have sparked that the car will be coming back, after the Bronco and Maverick have made their own respective comebacks. Both of those vehicles have been successful in terms of sales, so this has the potential for the Thunderbird to redeem itself after a somewhat rocky ending in the early 2000s.

A new Thunderbird would likely be electrified, rather than the original 3.9-litre V8.

Whether or not this is anything more than a rumour, we’ll have to wait and see.

Finding out just who theYOUR BossLOCAL is Steve Devereux

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few days ago, while taking in some fresh air to escape the usual calm, measured atmosphere of the newsroom, I stood on the kerb outside Somerset House and watched as a 5.7 litre V8 parked right in front of me.

Ok, very nice, but hardly earth-shattering, I hear you say.

All true, except for one minor detail – this particular vehicle only had two wheels.

What fire-breathing, gargantuan monstrosity was backing up to park inches away from my toes, I had no idea, but I liked it.

The back tyre (for starters) looked as if it had been purloined from a passing Boeing 747.

The gas tank gave the appearance of a hot air balloon that had floated down

from the sky and draped itself over almost an entire parking spot.

The rest, well, was pretty much engine.

Lots and lots of engine.

A Visigoth somehow lumbered himself off the machine; think Steven Adams, except all grown up, and on steroids.

His mate pulled up beside him, on a Suzuki 1400, which on a normal day you’d look at and say, hey, that’s a very big bike.

Today it looked like a Suzuki 250; a matchstick resting beside a mighty oak tree.

I summoned up all the bravery I could muster, and asked the Visigoth if someone had built this behemoth for him.

He muttered something guttural, and waved a gigantic paw in the direction of a badge on the tank, which at first glance I thought read Boss Hogg; I assumed that was his nickname, or very possibly his real name.

Or perhaps he was referring to the other badge; the one that warned of extreme and dire consequences for any mere mortal foolish enough to actually touch this gigantic instrument of supreme power.

PARTS & SERVI Not this thing. Any remote thoughts of flinging it through the corners up the delightful Rakaia Gorge road, or blasting around the hills on the way to Akaroa, are beyond laughable.

You might as well pilot a Mack truck on the same journey.

Our motoring writer Bernard had a conversation on the subject with one of our local motorcycling friends, who confirmed that indeed, when you rolled on the power on one of these things it really didn’t want to bother with corners; it just wanted to go fast, very very fast, in a straight line, and furthermore, should only be ridden by giant Visigoths.

Perhaps it wouldn’t matter too much, this colossal beast would just swat away any cars (and most trucks) silly enough to get in its way.

Anyway, back to the badge.

A closer look revealed it was actually a Boss Hoss.

And yes, they come off a production line, somewhere in the States.

Starting price from around $NZ60,000.

Check it out on Google, you will not be disappointed.

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Occasionally, when you see a bike new to your universe, you think what it would be like to ride the thing; experience the potency and sheer muscle power of something new, see how nimbly it handled, all of that stuff.

If brother Bill ever rolls into town with his Triumph Rocket, I might entertain thoughts of donning every bit of protective clothing I could find, taking a very deep breath, and try and manhandle it round the block.

BOOK IN FOR YOUR SERVICE WITH

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ussie prices have been locked in for Nissan’s highly anticipated new twin-turbo V6 sports coupe, with the latest version of the legendary Z to be introduced at $73,300.

To celebrate the launch, a special edition Proto Spec flagship version, exclusively in Ikazuchi Yellow paintwork topped by a Super Black roof, will be offered until sold out.

The Z Proto Spec, with its bespoke interior and 19-inch bronze forged alloy wheels enclosing yellow brake calipers, will be priced at $80,700 .

Unlike the Z Coupe, which will arrive in greater numbers, the Z Proto is strictly limited, with several hundred reservations so far received by Nissan Australia.

The latest Z, proudly still rear-wheel drive and offered with the option of a close-ratio manual gearbox in keeping with the Nissan Z car sports lineage, can trace its origins back to the much-loved 240Z, which was first introduced to Australia in September 1970.

The new Z is powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6

with variable valve timing, force-fed by small-diameter turbochargers, regulated for maximum spooling speed and to balance power output and throttle-response time.

These enhancements improve power to weight by 13 per cent over the Z’s hugely impressive and much loved predecessor, and shave the acceleration time from rest to 100km/h by approximately 15 per cent.

MALCOLM LOVETT AUTOMOTIVE LTD 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Can pick up / deliver your vehicle.

Phone 03 308 9109 Corner Cass and Havelock St (use Cass St entrance)

Honda Service Store Ashburton

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To place a Trades & Services ad, call 307-7900 or email classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

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MEETINGS, EVENTS

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

Youth Health Care Co-ordinator

Ashburton Society Of Arts

Autumn Show Short Street Studio Opening Sunday 22nd May Guest Artist Livia Dias from Christchurch ‘plus 15 local members exhibiting a great selection of new work.

Continuing for 3 weeks until Sunday 12th June. Weekends 11am-4pm and weekdays when the sign is out.

Enquires Ngaio ph. 3084533

SITUATIONS VACANT

Netball Development Officer (maternity leave position) Mid Canterbury Netball is looking to find a suitable candidate to fill the Netball Development Officer role for a fixed term of five months, beginning July 25, 2022.

The successful applicant will be required to be a skilled communicator, highly organised, well planned and reliable. The ability to relate to and work closely with other netball personnel, players, coaches, umpires, and teachers in the netball community is essential. Other competencies preferred are strong netball knowledge and the ability to work unsupervised.

Mid Canterbury Netball has recently developed a new strategy adapted from Netball New Zealand’s Poipoia Strategy – Connecting and Inspiring Communities through Netball – as well as implementing new initiatives to meet outcomes of the Tu Manawa Active Aotearoa initiative, and both of these play a big role in the position.

This role is contracted for a minimum of 16 hours per week.

For a position description or any information about the position please make contact.

To apply forward your CV and covering letter

by Friday, June 3, to: Mid Canterbury Netball President Ange Mitchell info@mcnetball.co.nz

Due to our current staff member moving on from Safer Mid Canterbury we now have the position of Youth Justice Worker available. The worker is responsible for the delivery of the Community Youth Programme, Supervision with Activity and Supported Bail, all programmes that fall under the “Fresh Start” package of youth justice services. □ Are you passionate about improving life outcomes for young people? □ Do you have experience in working with, and alongside, young people? □ Are you skilled in working with hard-to-reach young people with multiple complex life experiences? □ Are you a skilled communicator with excellent relationship management? □ Do you have excellent organisational and time management skills? □ Do you have knowledge of and a commitment to delivering culturally responsive services?

If you can answer yes to these questions we would love to hear from you.

This is a hands on position supporting some of our most vulnerable young people helping them to achieve positive life outcomes. You would be part of a wider team of individuals who are passionate about improving outcomes for young people and would be given the privilege of playing a significant role in the lives of young people across our district.

This position is 40 hours per week and covers the Ashburton District.

We offer a flexible, supportive, family friendly work environment with great working conditions.

To apply for this position please go to the careers section of our website www.safermidcanterbury.org.nz to view the Job Description and download our application form.

For further information please contact Ani on 03 308 1395.

Applications close Monday, June 20.

SITUATIONS VACANT

Wheel Alignment Technician We are looking for a Wheel Alignment Technician for our busy store in Ashburton.

If you are mechanically minded, enjoy working in the service industry and pride yourself on being precise and accurate, you might like to join a team who shares your values in a job.

Literacy skills – accuracy and neatness in recording customer and vehicle details would be a priority.

Experience in wheel alignments would be an advantage for this role, however, is not necessary for the right applicant.

Working hours and pay rate are competitive and to be negotiated depending on experience.

Applicants will need to hold a current, clean NZ Driving Licence as well as NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Please send all applications of interest to enquiries@tyrejobs.co.nz

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

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Text/Phone 02040811195 BITS and bobs from general Will reply ASAP house clean out. Flat 2/121 Walnut Ave. Commencing 8am Sunday May 22.

Duty Manager – New World Ashburton

This full time position requires a high level of initiative and attention to detail, management and communication skills and has the potential to pave the way to a successful career in Supermarket Management through our ongoing training opportunities.

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Duty Manager who is committed to leading all aspects of the supermarket in a timely and professional manner. This person will need to ensure the efficient and safe running of the entire Supermarket, with emphasis on maintain high standards throughout the store.

Key responsibilities for this role are: • Managing staff • Ensuring compliance of Health & Safety and Food Safety policies.

• Following store policy in regards to customer complaints and queries.

• Making sure all shelves are kept full and faced.

• Ensuring all aspects of tobacco, Lotto and Liquor laws are upheld.

Preferred Attributes: • Experience supervising staff in a retail environment • A current Forklift Licence or the ability to obtain it • A General Managers Licence or the ability to obtain it • To be physically fit, well organized and motivated.

Hours of work will be 2.00pm – 11.00pm and will include one weekend shift.

Take up this opportunity and apply online now including a covering letter and full CV to: donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz Applications close 25th May 2022 unless filled earlier.

GRAZING GRAZING – 27 Hectares of Rape, Straw also available, would suit Cattle. Willowby Area Phone 027 4360151

MOTORING WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308 6737.

We are looking for a new person to co-ordinate Ashburton’s Youth Health Centre. This is an exciting hands on role that works directly with young people providing the opportunity to support them with their health and wellbeing. This position also involves co-ordination of the centre, providing opportunities to develop and lead initiatives to ensure young people get the support and assistance they need when they need it. The drop-in centre operates after school from 3pm to 5pm Monday to Friday. □ Are you passionate about improving health, wellbeing and social outcomes for youth? □ Do you have experience in working with, and alongside, youth? □ Do you have experience in service co-ordination? □ Are you a great communicator with excellent relationship skills? □ Do you have excellent organisational and time management skills?

Your role would be to develop, promote and run the service along with developing interagency collaboration and partnerships to achieve better health outcomes for youth. You would be part of a wider team of individuals who are passionate about improving outcomes for young people and would be given the privilege of playing a significant role in the lives of young people across our district.

There’s no specific pre-requisites for this role, we’re just looking for a person with a great attitude and skills in a similar or related field. You may not be experienced in all of the above but if you think you have transferable skills we would love to hear from you.

This position is for 20 hours per week and is based in Ashburton.

To apply for this position please go to the careers section of www.safermidcanterbury.org.nz to view the Job Description and download an application form.

Applications close Monday June 13, 2022 For further information please contact Ani on 03 308 1395.

FOR SALE

At Ashburton New World we want the best possible experience for our customers, and know that employing the right people and working together is crucial to gaining the best possible customer service.

SITUATIONS VACANT

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

Youth Justice Worker

FIREWOOD for sale: Dry oldman pine $350 for 3.6m³ Pine log for sale 25tonne.

Phone Shane James Firewood 0276113334.

MACHINERY Sales :Near New 1 Tonne Digger Excavator , 55 Hours, with 3 Buckets plus Articulated Grab. Good Condition $11,000 or near offer Phone 0273224854 VERY dry old man pine firewood for sale.

4 cubic metres. $400 delivered to Ashburton / Hinds.

0274444521.

MEETINGS, EVENTS CHARITY Market Garage Sale. 445 West St. 9am Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 May. Pakeke Lions Charitable Trust. Serving our community, helping local charities.

HINDS YFC 72nd Ploughing Match, Saturday 4th June at the property of Ian and Christine Lowe, Winslow Road. Featuring Horses and Modern Plough BYO Lunch. Entries to Neil Ross Phone 3026055 before 1st June. All Welcome.

SITUATIONS VACANT FIXED term Full time work available for a Builder / Builders Labourer. Immediate start. As we are a small team we require a person who has a high level of energy, initiative and a sense of urgency. To apply contact Thomas on 027 654 3266

HELP – Extra Hands needed and knowledge for small renovation/ LOCKSMITH/Door repairs. alteration project, suit Keys/Locks, sliding retired joiner/builder. and bifold door roller Phone Dave 027 5437632 repairs. Mobile service.

Call Nigel at Doors and More. Ph 027 516 7104

TRADES, SERVICES

SPECIALISED SERVICES

WANTED GENUINE cash buyer, wanting Falcons, Holdens, Valients or any pre 1990 vehicles suitable for preservation. Phone 021 02914847 or 03 615 7930

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

Phone Mack at Doors and More on 0273960361.

Family Wellbeing Service Co-ordinator Due to the retirement of our current staff member we are now looking to employ a co-ordinator to put their stamp on this valuable and trusted service helping change lives in our community.

The Family Wellbeing Service places volunteer support workers with parents of children aged 0 to 10 years in homes to support parents with practical parenting and household skills with the goal of building self-confidence and self-reliance. We are looking for a non-judgemental, empathetic person with the ability to support vulnerable families in obtaining their goals. This is a well-established service that has been operating in the Ashburton District for 12 years. □ Do you have experience in service co-ordination, client planning and assessment? □ Are you passionate about improving wellbeing and social outcomes for families? □ Are you a skilled communicator with excellent relationship management? □ Do you have excellent organisational and time management skills? □ Do you have experience in volunteer recruitment, support and retention?

There’s no specific pre-requisites for this role, we’re just looking for a person with a great attitude and skills in a similar or related field.

You may not be experienced in all of the above but if you think you have transferable skills we would love to hear from you.

This position is for 25 hours per week and is based in Ashburton We offer a flexible, supportive, family friendly work environment with great working conditions.

To apply for this position please go to the careers section of our website www.safermidcanterbury.org.nz to view the Job Description and download an application form.

Applications close Monday, June 13, 2022.

For further information please contact Ani on 03 308 1395.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

HIRE

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Member :ANZ Coaching Alliance.

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GENERAL hire.

Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Street.

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

Looking for a person to join your business?

Call the Guardian for all your classified requirements.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Checkout Supervisors – New World Ashburton New World Ashburton is a locally owned business, where staff share the same goals and work well together to deliver the best customer service. We enjoy a culture where people are friendly, helpful and passionate about their roles.

The opportunity to be a part of our amazing team has become available and applications are now invited for permanent positions at our fast paced store.

We Help Save Lives

Expectations for these roles will mean will: • Be well presented and possess excellent communication skills • Have prior experience leading a team in a retail environment • Be highly motivated and reliable • Enjoy delivering exceptional customer service

We help save lives every day through the research and development of improved diagnosis, better prediction and treatment of heart disease in our hospital and community.

Find out how you can help by visiting:

Days and hours to be discussed at an interview but will include one weekend shift.

www.otago.ac.nz/chchheart

Don’t miss out - apply now with your covering letter and CV to: donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz

A University of Otago Centre of Research Excellence

Applications close 25th May 2022 unless filled earlier.

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WEEKEND SERVICES

Please respect any COVID-19 restrictions or requirements

MEDICAL SERVICES

HELPLINE SERVICES COMMUNITY SERVICES

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

1pm Sunday.

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

Please contact directly for hours.

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

For weekend and emergency

Healthline is a free health advice service.

IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE 111.

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

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

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

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

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

Safe Care - 24hr Rape and Sexual Assault

Crisis Support. Phone 03 364 8791

Victims Support Group

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

Direct dials to a volunteer.

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

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

Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days.

Art Gallery

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Museum

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Public Library

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

Sunday: 1pm - 4pm.

EA Networks Centre - Pools

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

Information Centre

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

ANIMAL SERVICES Dog, Stock & Noise Control

Ashburton District Council 03 307 7700 - 24hr service.

Animal Welfare Centre

All enquiries - phone 308 4432 or 027 3329286.

Veterinarians

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

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IN MEMORIAM

DEATHS

DEATHS

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WHITE, Bruce Douglas – Passed away on May 20, 2021. Fond memories, always remembered with love.

By David, Lynda, Emily, Maysie and Rory.

CARTNEY, Scott George – On April 16, 2022, Scott Cartney, aged 54, passed away peacefully with family and friends around him in Caloundra Dove Care Hospital, Sunshine Coast, Australia. Dearly loved partner of Rachelle Corbett and her children Charlie, Stevie & Alex, much loved son of George & Val Cartney, loved brother of Paul Cartney, and the late Tanya Alsweiler and husband Carl, sister-in-law Anna Cartney and uncle of his favourite nieces Georgie & Tamsin Cartney. A lovely service was held in Australia for Scott in his local watering hole. Scotty will be missed terribly by his close family and friends. Messages to the Cartney Family, c/- PO Box 6035, Ashburton 7742. A memorial service for Scott will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 commencing at 1.30pm.

DUNN, Norman Frederick (Norm) – On May 19, 2022, peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, in his 93rd year.

Dearly loved husband of the late Marie, and the late Janet. Much loved father and father-in-law of Sue and Dave Cairns, Annette and Mike Sargisson, Peter and Karen, Paul and Gina, Loretta and Mark Hampton, Stewart and Sue, and Chris.

Loving Grandad Norm of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. ‘Rest In Peace’. Messages to the Dunn family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Norm’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, May 24, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

McDOWELL, Norman Andrew – 27.07.1930 – 16.05.2022 Very dearly loved husband of the late Maureen Ruth McDowell. Much loved father and father-in-law of Rodney and Alison, and Brenda (London). A wonderful and much loved Grandad and great Grandad of Wayne, Carly, and Quinn; Julia, Jeff, Ivy, and Milla (Perth); Livia, Baxter, and Lucy. A much loved brother and brother-inlaw and a caring uncle of his nieces and nephews.

Messages to the McDowell family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Norman’s life will be held at Hakatere Presbyterian Church, 67 Oxford Street, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, May 24 commencing at 11am followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. “Rest in Peace”.

WHITE, Bruce Douglas – Passed away on May 20, 2021. Much-loved partner of Noeline.

I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain, as life goes on without you, but will never be the same

Family notices are important to everyone and among the most well-read aspects of our newspaper. If you would like a family notice published, be that for a death, a memorial, or an acknowledgment, then please note the following: Email all notices (not just for deaths) to: deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz Information required: Please provide your full name and phone contact details.

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Canterbury Plains

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Saturday: Areas of morning cloud, otherwise fine.

Northwesterlies turning southwesterly in the morning, fresh towards the coast.

Sunday: Fine with northwesterlies, then a period of showers in the afternoon and evening with a southerly change.

Monday: Fine. Southwesterlies turning northwest.

On This Day

21 May, 1920: Masterton was visited by a violent gale during the night hours. Tins and sheets of iron could be heard clattering down the streets throughout the night, being carried along by the force of the gale.

Sheds were unroofed, chimneys collapsed, large trees uprooted and fences blown over.

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Saturday: Fine, some morning cloud.

Northwesterlies turning southwesterly in the morning.

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Within this flow, several fronts are expected. Winds should ease on Monday as a large high over the Tasman Sea slowly moves closer to New Zealand.

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JEFFERSON, John Charles – On May 19, 2022, suddenly at Oamaru Hospital, aged 56. Beloved husband of Rachael, loved and respected father of Hayden and Aaron. Much loved son of Betty and the late FUNERAL Bernard. Much loved brother of Allan and the late Phil.

FURNISHERS Much loved stepson of the MASTER late Harry Ferris. Much loved MONUMENTAL MASON son-in-law of John and Pat brother-in-law and E.B. CARTER LTD Low, uncle. Much loved and For all your memorial respected by his extended requirements family Messages to the New headstones and designs Jefferson family, PO Box Renovations, 472, Ashburton 7740.

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

Mainly fine, although a few showers north of Arthur’s Pass in the morning, with snow possible to 900m.

Wind at 1000m: W gale 70 km/h.

Wind at 2000m: SW severe gale 90 km/h.

Freezing level: About 1100m, rising to 1800m towards to the foothills in the morning.

Sunday Mountain weather hazards: Wind, Wind Chill.

Fine apart from some evening showers.

Wind at 1000m: SW gale 80 km/h, easing.

Wind at 2000m: SW severe gale 90 km/h, easing.

Freezing level: Rising to 1800m then falling to 1300m in the evening.

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

Monday: Fine.

Southwesterlies turning northwest.

MAX

Readings to 4pm Friday

Ashburton Airport Temp °C Maximum 11.9 Minimum 7.4 Grass min 4.3 24hr Rain mm 0.6 26.8 Month to date S 50 Wind km/h Strongest gust 12:01pm Sun hrs on Thu 5.8 93.3 Month to date

Methven 11.8 1.8 – – – – – – –

Tides, Sun and Moon Saturday

Sunday

13 MIN 1

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 12.2 12.3 7.2 7.4 2.0 – 4.6 0.0 40.4 12.6 S 54 SW 63 2:55pm 12:18pm 4.1 – 95.9 – Tide data sourced from MetOcean Solutions

Monday

Ashburton H 8:07am 8:38pm 9:13am 9:42pm 10:15am 10:42pm Mouth L 1:52am 2:15pm 2:55am 3:18pm 3:59am 4:20pm Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

H L H L

8:05am 1:51am 7:51am 1:36am

8:32pm 2:11pm 8:22pm 1:59pm

9:04am 2:51am 8:57am 2:39am

9:30pm 3:10pm 9:26pm 3:02pm

10:01am 10:27pm 3:50am 4:10pm 9:59am 10:26pm 3:43am 4:04pm

7:45am 5:14pm 7:46am 5:13pm 7:47am 5:13pm 10:11pm 1:02pm 11:28pm 1:38pm

last qtr May 23

new May 30

first qtr Jun 8

– 2:06pm

full Jun 14

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, May 21, 2022

ASHBURTON TIMARU OAMARU

It’s important to us to support our communities.

Below are some of the ways we show we care.

Community BBQ We enjoy helping our community raise funds, so we have a covered BBQ at each of our stores which can be booked by non-profit groups such as sports teams etc. on a weekend day to raise funds for their group or charity. We offer fifty free sausages to get them started.

Christmas Toy Donations

We provide free Fluro vests to schools to keep our youth safe and visible when on school trips or waiting for the bus.

Gardening in Schools

Christmas is about giving and each Christmas we donate over $10,000 of toys to local charities in Ashburton, Timaru & Oamaru as a way of thanking our community who supports us so well.

We started our Mitre 10 MEGA Gardening in Schools program two years ago in Ashburton and because of the success of this program we will be introducing this to both Timaru & Oamaru primary schools as soon as we can.

The Lye Foundation

Helping Hands

The Lye foundation is proud to support youth in our local schools in the Ashburton, Timaru & Oamaru areas. We work with schools to ensure children don't go without items that other children may take for granted when going to school e.g. school shoes, warm jackets, school books etc.

Together we are a stronger community and when we hear of a community project that we are able to help with, be it big or small, we do our best as a team to help out where possible.

Mitre 10 MEGA BBQ Trailer Hire

Mitre 10 MEGA Marquee

We have a BBQ trailer at each of our three stores for the community groups to use for local community events.

Big Range, Low Price, Local Advice

Fluro Vests

TIMARU MITRE 10 MEGA 23 Bank Street, Timaru PHONE 03 687 2033 OAMARU MITRE 10 MEGA Dee Street, Oamaru PHONE 03 434 9860 ASHBURTON MITRE 10 MEGA West Street, Ashburton PHONE 03 308 5119

Got an event and need a tent?

Our big, bright orange marquees can easily be spotted at a community event as we lend these out to community groups for events such as school fairs, sports tournaments etc.