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Kate’s tragic irony When former Eiffelton woman, Denise Davidson, was diagnosed with breast cancer, daughter, Kate Twigg, came to her aid, raising $80,000 for the Breast Cancer Foundation. Now Kate has breast cancer herself and another Mid Canterbury woman, Kate Guild, has accepted the challenge and will raise funds for her in Methven tomorrow. READ MORE

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, May 26, 2022

Breast cancer fundraiser is now a cancer survivor Malcolm Hopwood A former Mid Canterbury woman, who topped Pink Ribbon fundraising nationally in 2019, has been diagnosed with breast cancer herself. For three years, Kate Twigg held Pink Ribbon fundraisers for the Breast Cancer Foundation, raising more than $80,000 in Wellington, culminating in $55,000, three years ago. When her mother, Denise Davidson, was diagnosed with breast cancer, Kate knew the most effective way to assist was raising money for the foundation. “I was living elsewhere and this was one way people could help,”

“I burst into tears. It’s been a massive roller coaster. We’re now focused on the path to recovery,” she said. “What I learned is that no-one is immune.” Twigg is thankful with the outcome and believes detection and treatment gives her the best overall chance to survive. Prior to detection, she’d established Twigg and Tonic, an event and fundraising business, which she’s now put on hold temporarily. Instead, she wants to be an advocate for the Breast Cancer Foundation, telling her story through a social media page she’s set up. “Because of the lack of government funding for Pharmac, there are so many vulnerable women left behind,” she said. “When it comes to breast cancer drugs, we’re a third world country.” “There are 15 crucial drugs available in Australia that we

“The foundation is so important for women and money raised will “do so much over so many levels”.

it comes to breast cancer drugs, “ When we’re a third world country

she said. “I was delighted with the response which got bigger each year.” She looked after her own health, regularly having mammograms. The last, in 2020, showed she was clear, but then in October last year she felt a lump in her breast. It had grown to the size of a golf ball. “It was big and it was hard. I knew it wasn’t right,” she said. Twigg, 41, was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive forms of cancer. Before surgery last week, she had to endure 15 rounds of chemotherapy to shrink the size of the tumour. It was extremely tough on Twigg, her husband, Sam, and children. Then, surgery at Wakefield Hospital, followed. To her relief, no cancer cells were detected. “I’ve had a complete pathological response. The tumour had reduced to nothing,” she said.

don’t have here. The government needs to pump $300 to $400 million into Pharmac to meet the need in New Zealand.” Kate Twigg’s message for Mid Canterbury women is to check their breasts monthly or find regular time for self-examination. “Take advantage of mammograms on offer,” she said. “If you catch it early, you may not need chemo or radiation.” Twigg was born in Mid Canterbury, and attended Eiffelton School, Intermediate and Ashburton College, before completing her education in Christchurch. “Mid Canterbury is home and brings back lots of lovely memories,” she said. She acknowledges she’s the inspiration for the Pink Ribbon Breakfast in Methven tomorrow and completely supports the fundraising organised by close friend, Kate Guild, for the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Eiffelton’s Kate Twigg endured 15 rounds of chemotherapy and, last week, underwent breast cancer surgery.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, May 26, 2022

Mayor Brown eyes second term; Wilson bows out Jonathan Leask Neil Brown will run for a second term as Ashburton Mayor because there’s “more work to do’’. The big question will be if he runs unopposed, with local body nominations to officially open on July 15, with the election day itself on October 8. Brown has got in quickly, saying he would be seeking re-election as mayor because there were still things to see through from his first term, which has been a tumultuous one with a shifting political and economic landscape reshaped by a global pandemic and historic floods. “The journey has been enjoyable, but with its challenges of Covid and the May floods to name a couple,” Brown said. “I am going to stand for another three-year term as there is still

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work to be accomplished, such as completion of the library and civic building, three waters reform and the second Ashburton urban bridge funding.’’ The majority of the other sitting councillors have confirmed their intention to also seek another term, except for Stuart Wilson. After four terms and 12 years at the council table, Wilson has decided it was time to bow out. Wilson’s fellow Eastern Ward councillor Lynette Lovett has decided to stand for council again but only “after much thought”. Deputy Mayor Liz McMillan would seek re-election in the western ward, along with fellow sitting councillor Rodger Letham. Ashburton Ward councillors Carolyn Cameron and Leen Braam both intend to stand for re-election, while John Falloon, Angus McKay, and Diane Rawlinson have all said they were still undecided about seeking another term. With Wilson’s retirement there will be at least one new face at the council table for the next term and it could likely be a returning face. Former councillor Russell Ellis, who was disqualified from standing at the last election because of a nomination form error, has returned to the district with an eye to getting back on

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown has conﬁrmed he will be running for a second term. the council. Former Mayor Donna Favel has reaffirmed that she has no intentions to run for council

again this year. Another former councillor Selwyn Price has also ruled out running again.

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Thelma Bell, who lost her place at the council table in the last election, is still considering her options.

Historic race intake on the chopping block Jonathan Leask An investigation into the proposed formal closure of the historic Pudding Hill stockwater intake has been approved in what is the first major race facing closure in the district. The Ashburton District Council approved an investigation to determine if there are any signif-

icant impacts that would prevent it from progressing with the closure process. The Pudding Hill intake opened in 1818 as the then Ashburton County Council’s first intake of the stockwater network taking water from the North Branch of the Ashburton River. It is now one of three intakes that is non-compliant, with their resource consents, which expired in 2015, now requiring the installation of fish screens. The council is reluctant to install fish screens due to costs being between $300,000 and

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$600,000, as well as operational difficulty and ongoing race rationalisation. The investigation will allow the council to engage with key stakeholders to determine the impacts of a closure and consider any significant issues that will prevent closure. The intake currently supplies a network of around 220km, encompassing 181 rateable properties. It includes 26.2km of main race feeds, 186.3km of local race as well as being the main tributary of the Mt Harding Creek.

Asset manager Andy Guthrie said the creek is primarily supplied by the stockwater scheme and they will need to “engage with ECan and just find out their appetite for returning Mt Harding Creek back to perhaps its natural state which may not be all-year round flow”. The majority of the area serviced by the intake now has alternatives options available including Spaxton Stock Water Limited and Barrhill Chertsey Irrigation Ltd. In his report, Guthrie said that due to the cost of fish screens and

alternative sources being available the “closure of this intake and consequentially the races supplied is considered “low hanging fruit” in terms of council aims to rationalise the network.”

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, May 26, 2022

Steaks are indeed high Methven woman ready for MasterChef Lili Haydon

From Methven to MasterChef stardom. That’s the possible storyline for Annie May McDonald, who grew up on a dairy farm in Methven, and is now a finalist in the MasterChef New Zealand reality TV show. The show is where amateur cooks compete in a series of increasingly difficult food challenges to avoid weekly elimination and, eventually, be crowned the winner. McDonald, who now lives in Auckland, will be showing off her cooking skills and knowledge to previous winner and food entrepreneur Nadia Lim, and the rest of New Zealand on national television on TV3 from Sunday night. McDonald is a self-confessed fan of the programme and other cooking shows, which she credits for her love of food, including exotic taste experiences in trips to Asia as a child. “Always loved food, but didn’t want the chef lifestyle, so mum said check out food science,” McDonald said. And it was the best decision of

her life, McDonald said. The 24-year-old works as a product development technologist. “I develop new recipes of muesli.’’ Developing meals to die for will be the focus on the MasterChef show, which McDonald wasn’t originally going to apply for. She thought her lack of experience would count against her, but in the end her family encouraged her to push the submit button. “I was going to wait until I was in my late 20s to enter the show, but my brother said, ‘why don’t you do it now?’,” McDonald said. And so she did and here she is, ready to hit our screens, with her own style to fall back on. “I don’t cook the same food,’’ she said. “Just big bowls of flavours.’’ And after making it on to the show, McDonald had to tell her boss she would have to take leave for the foreseeable future. “I told him I might be away for one week or eight weeks,” she said. His reply? He wouldn’t stop her chasing her cooking dream. Although McDonald can’t say how she fared in the pre-recorded MasterChef series, she’s planning on coming home to do all the cooking for Christmas before moving to Melbourne at the end of the year to further her skills.

Annie May McDonald, who grew up on a dairy farm in Methven, has made the ﬁnals for MasterChef New Zealand 2022. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, May 26, 2022

Variety Theatre Ashburton brings the Oscars to the stage. V TA company pays homage to West Side Story One of the greatest Hollywood movies of all time that won 10 Academy Awards is West Side Story. Because of its enduring success, Born Free – the Oscar Winners, is paying special tribute to the 1961 movie with a montage of songs and dance sequences from the Leonard Bernstein score. Born Free – the Oscar Winners opens tonight at Ashburton Event Centre. The full ensemble, singers and dancers, with soloists Joe Danielson, Murran Carter-Buller, Matt Williams and Emma Gilkison will present a montage of songs, including Something’s Coming, Maria, Tonight, Somewhere, I Feel Pretty and America in a special arrangement by former Ashburton musician, Roger Buchanan. He was approached earlier this year to score the arrangement for Variety Theatre Ashburton (VTA) and orchestrate the majority of Oscar winning songs the company will present. He spent several hundred hours arranging the songs and dance interludes for specific artists in the line-up. Buchanan also prepared the big screen images from the movies that will visually enhance the Oscar winning numbers. While songs such as Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Unchained Melody, Moon River, My Heart Will Go On, Let It Go and SkyFall, are all enduring chart-toppers, director, Kathi Craig, and choreographer /co-director, Jessie Thomson, wanted the first half to end with a special dedication. West Side Story is one of the

all-time favourite musicals, which has translated to the big screen on two triumphant occasions and Craig and Thomson decided it deserved special treatment. The montage starts with Something’s Coming and Maria, leading into ensemble singing and dancing as the full 26-member company presents Tonight, America, Somewhere, and I Feel Pretty. Other major numbers include the opening Lullaby Of Broadway, Love Is A Many Splendid Thing, Born Free, White Christmas, You Must Love Me from Evita and the pulsating This Is Me from The Greatest Showman, which ends the show. Interspersed are memorable songs, some of which have stayed in the memory much longer than the movies themselves. They include Cheek To Cheek, Some Day My Prince Will Come, As Time Goes By, Up Where We Belong, Can You Feel The Love Tonight and Take My Breath Away from the original Top Gun movie. The line-up of soloists also include outstanding Mid Canterbury singers, Kasey and Libby Higson, Molly Milmine, Leanne Gichard and Chris Woods. The show has never been presented in Ashburton before and Craig and Thomson believe the gtitz and glamour of an Academy Award event makes for an incredible night out. Born Free – the Oscar Winners, presented by Variety Theatre Ashburton, opens tonight at the Ashburton Event Centre and runs for four performances through to Sunday afternoon.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, May 26, 2022

Where’s Freyja? Missing pooch leaves owner distraught Lili Haydon A Mid Canterbury woman says she’s heartbroken after the suspected theft of her beloved therapy support dog. Lyla Arthurs’ dog, Freyja, went missing last Saturday from her property, which is surrounded by farms

Have you seen Freyja, a six-month-old swedish vallhund, who went missing between Leeston and Rakaia? There is a $2000 reward for any information.

in Kings Road between Leeston and Rakaia. Freyja, a six-month-old purebred swedish vallhund, is one of less than a 1000 of that breed in New Zealand. They look similar to german shepherds, but only grow to the size of a corgi. Arthurs thinks that being a distinguished looking pooch may also point to her having been stolen by a passerby after the dog may have got out from under the fence. “I saw her 20 minutes before. She wouldn’t have gotten far,” Arthurs said. Because Freyja was still a puppy, and was still very much attached to her family pack, it was also unlikely she wandered off, according to the dog’s breeder, Her disappearance has left Arthurs upset because Freyja isn’t just a dog to her. “I can’t have kids, so she filled that void for me,” Arthurs said. Arthurs also suffers from immune disorders, including chronic fatigue syndrome and needs Freyja to cope. “I struggle to function with the pain. “She gets me through those hard days,” Arthurs said. The community, along with Ar-

thurs and her partner, have been searching for Freyja ever since and they’ve put up a $2000 reward for any information regarding her whereabouts.

“She has a remote control collar which beeps loudly and we have never heard it go off.” “I know in my gut, she has been taken,” Arthurs said.

Lyla Arthurs shares a cuddle with therapy dog Freyja, who went missing last Saturday. PHOTO SUPPLIED

REVIEW

Born Free – an Oscar-winning performance

implicity in the purest of forms, can often become brilliance. On the musical stage stripping something bare and laying it out for all to witness is a bold step. One that leaves no room for error or fault. But when executed well, it can be breath-taking and enjoyable. And Born Free – the Oscar Winners, Variety Theatre Ashburton’s latest show, which opens tonight, nails that. Forget obtrusively large sets and big-ticket dance and movement numbers, this walk through the movie world’s version of a musical memory lane shines through in its simplicity. It’s about the music and those charged with performing it vocally. Nothing more, nothing less – just the bare essentials. But they’re done exceptionally well. A carefully plotted journey, mapped out by the keen and learned direction team of Kathi Craig, Malcolm Hopwood and Jessie Thomson, Born Free is a musical treat. A show can’t be a show without a few stars, and while all did a wonderful job, a number deserve mention. Matt Williams carries a heavy workload across both acts – Up Where We Belong is delivered perfectly, his tone and range on show for all to see. While excellent as a soloist, when he teams up with others it’s just as good. Unchained Melody with two other Mid Canterbury crooners, Tony Kelly and Chris Woods is a masterfully put together

Born Free - the Oscar Winners, is full of ensemble numbers, many arranged for Variety Theatre Ashburton by former Mid Canterbury musician, Roger Buchanan. The first half ends with a montage of songs from West Side Story performed by the singers and dancers (pictured above). piece with the kind of incredible harmonies we’ve come to expect from three of Mid Canterbury’s best male performers. Woods is again to the fore with Can You Feel The Love Tonight and his combination with Sarah Yeoman in The Prayer is a wonderfully moving duet. Emma Gilkinson brings her experience to the stage with a rousing performance of Somewhere Over The Rainbow and You Must Love Me and Murran Carter-Buller puts all her skill

and finesse on show with a standout effort in Skyfall. Then there’s Libby Higson. Powerfully brilliant. My Heart Will Go On was breath-taking, but her effort in This Is Me in front of a full ensemble for the final number is one of the best songs this reviewer has ever heard on a Mid Canterbury stage in almost two decades. It’s powerful, meaningful and quite simply brilliant and Higson’s work as the lead soloist

should not for one minute ever be understated. That one song is worth the admission price alone. But you expect great things from experienced performers. So, perhaps the most exciting aspect of Born Free was the introduction of some unfamiliar faces to the front of the stage. Younger performers who have underlined that the future of performance in this district is in good hands. Joe Danielson goes from the

tenderness of When You Wish Upon A Star to the challenge of singing while riding a bicycle around stage in Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head with a skill far beyond his years. His combination with Ella Shanks in A Whole New World was a passionate number from both performers. Kasey Higson, much like her sister, is polished and perfection – Someday My Prince Will Come delivered beautifully and Molly Milmine steps up to the challenge of the well-known Let It Go with aplomb. With strong group numbers nestled among the solo performances, everyone gets their chance to shine. The first act is a walk of history, songs you’ll remember and associate with. But if the first act is good, the second act will leave you wanting more. The power of the songs and the performances is incredible and it’s a wonderful feeling to walk out of a show remembering everything that has just unfolded in front of your eyes. If this reviewer can offer one piece of advice to the cast, then it’s to simply believe. The hard work is done and while finding the confidence within oneself inside the final hours before a season opens can be tough, take the knowledge that you have something great, but with a little more self-belief, it can be brilliant. Born Free opens tonight at the Ashburton Event Centre and runs through until Sunday, May 29. Reviewed by Matt Markham

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, May 26, 2022

Draft Waste Management & Minimisation Plan 2022 Did you know that in 2020 nearly 4000 tonnes of material was prevented from going to landfill, through recycling and reuse? That’s a great result, but we want to do better.

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One action we’re proposing is to introduce a kerbside food waste collection for households and offer it as a user-pays service to businesses. Do you agree?

Making sure household food waste doesn’t go to the landfill is our single biggest opportunity to lower our waste volumes and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

Should we introduce food waste collection?

In other districts, this costs about $50 per household per year or roughly $1 per week. We expect it would be a similar cost here, but we’ll need to investigate further.

ashburton.govt.nz/haveyoursay

Draft Trading in Public Places Bylaw Mobile shops, stalls and trading in public places adds character and vibrancy to our district and can help us to attract visitors, but it needs to be well managed so it doesn’t cause a nuisance for our residents. We have reviewed our bylaw (currently known as the Mobile Shops, Stalls and Hawkers Bylaw), and we are proposing a few changes including adding more permitted sites for trading.

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Visit ashburton.govt.nz/haveyoursay or scan the QR code to view the consultation documents and share your feedback by 5pm, Thursday 23 June.

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Food scraps a focus in new waste plan Trading in

public spaces under review

A new kerbside collection for household food waste is among key actions in a proposed new Waste Management and Minimisation Plan for the Ashburton district.

A bylaw that regulates mobile shops like food trucks and coffee carts is being refreshed by the Ashburton District Council and will include more spots for people to set up temporary shops, as well as a new name.

A waste audit undertaken in November 2021 identified that approximately 40% of our kerbside rubbish collection is food waste, which is transported to landfill for disposal at significant cost. Although the food waste collection could cost about $50 a household per year, based on the experience of other councils, it would divert food waste from landfill and thereby reduce transport and disposal costs. Also, when food ends up in landfill, it decomposes without oxygen and releases methane, a harmful greenhouse gas. Ashburton District Council Infrastructure Services Group Manager Neil McCann said the food waste collection service could be extended to businesses on a user-pays basis. “Our surveys of rubbish sent to landfill show that there is a large percentage that doesn’t need to go there and could instead be recycled, composted or reused in some way. “Diverting household food waste is the single biggest opportunity to increase diversion rates, decrease greenhouse gases and reduce costs.” Council has this week launched community consultation on the draft new waste plan and people have until 23 June to give feedback. Other key actions of the draft plan include more education, diverting green waste from landfill, extending kerbside recycling

Council is reviewing its Mobile Shops, Stalls and Hawkers Bylaw and proposing to introduce more permitted and discretionary sites around the district.

for businesses, providing a new transfer station in Methven and improving the Ashburton Resource Recovery Park. “In 2020, nearly 4000 tonnes of material was diverted from landfill in our district but we still sent just over 13,000 tonnes to Kate Valley which works out to about 370 kilograms per person. “Our focus in the next six years is to increase the amount we divert and play our part in working towards regional and national plans to manage and minimise waste.” If the community supports a food waste collection, Council will investigate further and report back with more information about how it will operate. This would likely be during consultation on our 2024 Long Term Plan. Mr McCann said feedback from the

community would let Council know it was on the right track and the easiest way was for people to go to the online form at ashburtondc.govt.nz/haveyoursay. ”Managing waste and ensuring good outcomes for the community can be complex. We need to look after the environment, take care of people’s health, and make sure this is done at an acceptable cost to the community. “To achieve these outcomes, we all need to work together.” In the consultation process, people can indicate their support for a kerbside food waste collection service and offer their thoughts on other parts of the proposed action plan. Paper copies of the consultation document will also be available at Council’s office and can be mailed out on request.

It’s also proposed to change its title to the Trading in Public Places Bylaw, which will better reflect the activities it regulates. It was not originally up for review until 2026, but has been brought forward by the need to look at sites near the new library and civic centre. Strategy and Compliance Group Manager Jane Donaldson said that mobile shops and stalls added character to the district and attracted visitors when well-managed, but a bylaw was needed to manage any nuisance factors and maintain public health and safety. “The current bylaw has been working well so it’s mostly unchanged, however we have made some tweaks to ensure it is relevant for today and into the future.” Ms Donaldson said another focus of the review was ensuring the bylaw will not adversely affect existing businesses. The draft bylaw is out for consultation until 23 June. Go to ashburtondc.govt.nz/ haveyoursay.

Neil Brown, Mayor

Adversity can also bring opportunity We will mark two special events in the coming week, both which demonstrate the remarkable ability of the Ashburton district to recover from adversity and prove its economic resilience. On Friday, the ANZ Business of the Year Awards will conclude with a gala evening at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall in Methven. There, some outstanding businesses will be recognised – outstanding because they have survived covid by using their talent to grow, pivot or recreate themselves in a time that has been universally bleak around the world. All those who entered deserve congratulations and I know the judges had a very difficult time when it came to choosing finalists and then ultimately winners. It is timely to thank all our local 1

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businesses for choosing to trade right here in this district. Our communities need you and should be supporting you. The second event marks the one-year anniversary of the May 2021 floods, when we hit the national headlines because of a weather bomb that effectively cut the South Island in two. This time 12 months ago, 540mm was falling out of the sky at Mount Somers, resulting in record flows in the Hinds and Ashburton Rivers and a state of local emergency being declared. Around 1500 people living in Allenton and Netherby were warned they might need to evacuate but the Ashburton River breached upstream and relieved pressure on the river closer to town and this was avoided. Others living much closer to the Ashburton River, and the Hinds, self-

evacuated. Several key roads were closed, KiwiRail halted trains, boil water notices were issued for Methven, Montalto, MethvenSpringfield and Mt Somers; schools closed. Then, on 1 June, a pier of the Ashburton River State Highway 1 bridge slumped and the bridge was closed; traffic was re-routed via the inland route. Suddenly, this was an event that affected everyone in the district and the wider South Island. It is fair to say though that farmers and people living by the rivers were hardest hit where floodwaters escaped and spilled gravel and debris onto farms, and a few houses were flooded. Nearly 280 properties were affected, with uninsurable damage up to $14m. While Civil Defence and the usual helping agencies came together to assist where they could,

individuals also stepped up offering physical and emotional help. This was hugely appreciated. Our Council infrastructure was also damaged and roads in particular took a hammering. While emergency repairs got under way as soon as possible, the work took priority over regular maintenance and that has had a knockon effect. However, out of adversity brings opportunity. Covid and the floods have presented challenges that have tested us but we will look back in time and see that we have performed very well under pressure … after all, that’s how diamonds are made. ashburtondc.govt.nz

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Keeping our watermains in good order Ashburton District Council has spent around $2 million in the past 12 months renewing drinking water pipes around the district and one of the latest renewal projects is on the side of a very busy urban road.

PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Ashburton District Council, for the purpose of allowing Ashburton Event Centre to hold the Ashburton College Ball, proposes to close the following road to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder.

Hundreds of orange road cones have been separating traffic from diggers and work crews on Moore Street/State Highway 77 as the southern side of the road was dug up and new water mains installed.

Road proposed to be closed:

Another team is replacing water mains on Allens Road. Infrastructure Services Group Manager Neil McCann said traffic management is always very important when working on well-travelled roads, but especially so when work involves open trenches in the road corridor. “We thank those motorists who are reducing their speed in the work zones to keep workers safe and we hope to be finished soon. "Another tricky aspect of works in town is locating and avoiding other services like fibreoptic cables. The contractor has to be very careful.” Water main renewal is programmed every year and pipes for replacement are chosen based on their age and maintenance history. The oldest water pipes in the district are around 80 years old. Mr

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replacement was not an exact science but regular renewals reduced the ongoing maintenance burden and the risk of a burst pipe. “We take the same approach with wastewater pipeline renewals and we will have spent about $2.8 million on renewals and relining in the wastewater network at the end of this financial year.” The Moore Street and Allens Road pipe renewals involve installing new polyethylene and PVC pipe, new valves and household tobies (connections). Mr McCann thanked residents for their patience during the work, which

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sometimes affected access to homes. “This is important work and as the pipes near the end of their life we need to replace them, ensuring a reliable drinking water service for years to come.” Watermain renewal work that has already been completed this year includes Hanrahan Street, McDonald Street (Methven), Pitt and Dunford Street (Rakaia), Archibald Street (between Johnstone and Grahams Road), Chalmers Avenue (between Dobson and Wellington Streets), McKerrow Street (Forest Drive to Main Street, in Methven), Delamaine Street (between Hinds Arundel to Rodgers Road), Reed Street (Hinds).

UPCOMING MEETINGS Meetings are at Council Chambers, 137 Havelock Street, unless specified Council meeting, Wednesday 1 June, 1pm (live-streamed)

Everyone who visits the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum over the next few weeks will be invited to make an origami crane for peace.

Submission hearings (Play, Active Recreation and Sport Strategy), Wednesday 8 June, 9am (live-streamed)

A project to make 1000 cranes started on 9 May and will continue to 13 June, when the cranes will be gifted to the Children's Peace Monument in Hiroshima, Japan, to celebrate Sadako Peace Day.

Methven Community Board, Monday 13 June, 10.30am at Mt Hutt Memorial Hall

About 500 cranes have been made so far and according to Japanese legend, any person who folds 1000 origami cranes will be granted a wish.

Council Activity Briefings, Wednesday 22 June, 9.30am

The Sadako Peace Day originates from Sadako Sasaki, who was two years old when a nuclear bomb was dropped on the city on 6 August 1945. Sadako later developed leukaemia, caused by radiation exposure, and died. Throughout her illness, Sadako, her friends and family folded more than 1000

Council meeting, Wednesday 15 June, 1pm (live-streamed)

origami cranes. Paper and folding instructions are supplied if you want to make a crane at the art gallery and museum, or you can make some at home and drop them in. A public origami crane folding session will be held at the art gallery and museum on Wednesday 1 June, between 5pm-7pm.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Audit and Risk Committee, Wednesday 22 June, 1.30pm (livestreamed) Ashburton Water Zone Committee, Tuesday 28 June, 1pm (live-streamed) Council meeting, Wednesday 29 June, 1pm (live-streamed)

RUBBISH AND RECYCLING

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The Brazilian Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for an issue of an ON licence in respect of the premises situated at 36 Forest Drive, Methven. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday; 8am to 1am. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with: The Secretary, Ashburton District Licensing Committee, PO Box 94, Ashburton District Council. No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. Objection period closes 10 June 2022.

BIKE SAFETY TIPS Shine bright at night: Be visible from the front and the back.

There will be no changes to the kerbside collection on Monday 6 June, so put your wheelie bins out at usual by 7.30am.

The Rakaia Resource Recovery Park will be closed on Monday 6 June.

180 Havelock Street, Ashburton 7700 Mon - Fri 9.00am - 8.00pm Sat 10am - 1pm | Sun 1pm - 4pm

Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge notice of their objection and grounds thereof in writing or email to Council by 4pm on Friday 3 June 2022.

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY MONDAY 6 JUNE 2022

The Ashburton Resource Recovery Park will be closed on Monday 6 June.

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Period of closure: From 7pm until 9.30pm on Thursday, 23 June 2022.

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Show brings a hint of normality T

here’s always light at the end of the tunnel and after a tumultuous time, perhaps the speck of light that’s looked way off in the distance is growing brighter for the Ashburton Event Centre. Like it has for so many places around Mid Canterbury, Covid has hit one of the jewels in this district’s crown hard. There’s obviously been times where the venue’s manager, Roger Farr has wondered whether it’s the end as countless shows, performances and bookings have had to be cancelled. But like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the resurrection is under way. And tonight, and over the course of the weekend, it can really start to burn bright once again. The event centre’s survival relies solely on bums on seats.

Matt Markham Ticket sales are what drives the venue towards success financially and people flowing through the doors of the world class venue are its bread and butter. But what do you do when you have nothing to put on for people to come and watch? Nothing really, there’s not much you can do. But as New Zealand lifts itself out of the shackles of Covid restrictions and begins to open up the doors once again to people being able to move freely – we’re met with an opportunity as a community to get behind our

local establishments and help them revive. Tonight, Born Free – The Oscar Winners, opens at the event centre. Four shows across the course of the weekend highlighting the incredible array of local talent we have in Mid Canterbury while offering up an evening of entertainment on our own back door – something we’ve missed for the past two years. And Mid Canterbury should be charged with the task of getting behind it. We’re lucky to have a venue like the event centre and in some way or another it’s been a part of our life here in the district since it first opened its doors. It might have been through a show, but it could have also been through a conference,

event, funeral, school ball or just a simple function – we’ve all directly, or indirectly had an involvement. And we don’t want to lose the privilege of having such a space. A lot of work goes in behind the scenes to bring something like a stage show together. Variety Theatre Ashburton are old hands at it, they’ve been doing it in both their current existence and also in their former identity – the Ashburton Operatic Society – since the 60s. But they’ll agree that having the use of the event centre has broadened the capabilities in a way which few would have thought possible when the curtain first opened all those years ago. It allows for cleaner, crisper productions – the technical capabilities within the venue far exceed anything else

within under an hour’s drive of Ashburton. Tonight, the stage opens up again for the first time in a while with a full production of local performers and tireless workers behind the scenes. It’s one of the first steps in getting the Ashburton Event Centre back on track and working towards being a fully-functional and almost self-reliant business within Mid Canterbury. I had the pleasure of heading along to a dress rehearsal on Tuesday night, and walked out of there proud to not only live in a district full of such great performers, but also, of a venue that is so often understated within our own community. Don’t believe me? Go along this weekend and check it out for yourself. You won’t be disappointed.

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, May 26, 2022

PlayPlanner What’s on Where

Do you have an event for Play Planner? Email us with all the details to

whatson@theguardian.co.nz.

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Every day

Mt Hutt Memorial Hall 10am, 160 Main Street, Methven. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and Hall of Memories. Ashburton Aviation Musuem 1-3pm, Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

Weekdays

Mid Canterbury Connector Provides low-cost return trips to Ashburton, Mondays to Fridays, any time between 9am and 4.30pm. Ashburton Aviation Museum 1-3pm. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

Mondays

St David’s Union Church 6am at 48 Allens Road, Allenton. Womens Circuit Training. Age Concern Ashburton Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am. Ashburton Community Walking Group Mondays and Fridays at 10.30am. Walnut Avenue Pavilion. Waireka Croquet Club Mahjong, 1pm, club rooms, Phillip Street, Ashburton. Mid Canterbury Linedancers Weekly beginner class 1pm-2pm, Easy intermediate & intermediate 2pm-4.30pm at the Tinwald Memorial Hall. Instructor Annette Fyfe. MSA Dance Section Monday 4.00pm to 6.00pm All Welcome at the MSA Havelock St .

Tuesdays Ashburton Menz Shed 9am-2pm at 8 William Street. St David’s Union Church Walking group meets outside the church at 9.30am, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

At the MSA 7.00pm start. New members welcome

Mid Canterbury Badminton Club Badminton Club night from 7-9pm. All abilities welcome at EA Networks Centre.

Wednesdays

Ashburton Strollers Club Meeting at courthouse 8:30am. Ashburton Menz Shed 9am-2pm at 8 William Street. Ashburton Ladies Friendship Club 9.30am, Sinclair Centre. Speeches, morning tea. Wednesday Walk Group 9.30am. Meet on Walnut Avenue on the west side of the Ashburton College Auditorium entrance. Age Concern Ashburton Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. All levels of ability are welcome. $2 per 1hr session. • Held at Allenton St David’s Church, Allens Rd at 9.30am. • Held at Ashburton Buffalo Lodge Rooms, Cox St at 10.30am. Held at Ashburton Buffalo Lodge • Rooms, Cox St at 1.30pm. Held at Staveley Community Hall at • 2pm. Pickleball Ashburton Every Wednesday from 9.30am - 11.30am at EA Networks Centre. St Stephen’s Anglican Church Holy Communion at 10am on Park Street. Age Concern Ashburton Programme for the elderly runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am. Hip Hop for Seniors 10am-11am at the Ashburton Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street, Ashburton, $5. Waireka Croquet Club Euchre, 1.30pm, Philip Street, Ashburton.

Age Concern Ashburton Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. All levels of ability are welcome. $2 per 1hr session. • Held at Methven All Saints Anglican Church Chapman St at 10.30am. • Rakaia St Andrews Presbyterian Church Bridge St at 1.00pm. • Hampstead Hakatere Church Rooms, Oxford St at 1.30pm. MSA Tai Chi Classes at 10.30am. Cost $3 per session at the MSA on Havelock Street.

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

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

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

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club Competition and social play, all welcome from 1pm at 115 Racecourse Road. R.S.A. Indoor Bowls Weekly social indoor bowls from 1.15pm at the RSA Linton Lounge on Cox Street. Pickleball Ashburton EA Networks Centre from 5-7pm. Paddles are provided. MSA indoor bowls

MSA Tai Chi Class is at 10.30am. Cost $3 per session at the MSA on Havelock Street. Ashburton Woodworkers Clubrooms at Plains Museum site 1pm - 4pm. Device Drop-In Sessions Free Device Help Sessions at the Ashburton Public Library every Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm.

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

Thursdays Ashburton Menz Shed 9am-2pm at 8 William Street. Age Concern Ashburton Ladies exercise class at 9.30am at the Ashburton Seniors Centre at 206 Cameron

Street.

Sundays

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

St Stephen’s Anglican Church Holy Communion at 8am and 10am on Park Street.

Mid Canterbury Badminton Club. 9.30am-11am at the EA Networks Sports Centre. Fitz Kidz for pre-schoolers & caregivers 10am, St David’s Union Church, 48 Allens Road, Ashburton. MSA Tai Chi Classes at 10.30am. Cost $3 per session at the MSA on Havelock Street. Age Concern Ashburton Steady as you Go Gentle Falls Prevention Exercises. All levels of ability are welcome. $2 per 1hr session. Tinwald Holy Spirit Church, Thomson • Street at 11am. • Ashburton St Stephen’s Church, Park Street at 1pm. Ashburton Buffalo Lodge Rooms, Cox • Street at 1pm. Waireka Croquet Club Mahjong, 1pm, club rooms, Phillip Street, Ashburton. Ashburton MSA Petanque Club From 1.30pm at 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton.

Fridays

St David’s Union Church Women’s Circuit training in the hall at 6am, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. Ashburton Community Walking Group Walking for about 30-40 minutes on Mondays and Fridays at 10.30am. Meet Walnut Avenue Pavilion. St Stephen’s Anglican Church Seniors Coffee Club, 2nd and 4th of the month at 10.30am, St Stephen’s Parish Centre, Park Street. Ashburton Justice of the Peace JP available for all signing services from 12-2pm. No appointment necessary. No fee. Community House. 44 Cass Street. Age Concern social group Seniors social group with speaker, entertainment, quiz, exercises and morning tea at 10am in the Seniors Centre on Cameron Street. Pickleball Ashburton EA Networks Centre from 6-8pm. Paddles are provided.

Saturdays

Ashburton’s Winter Market North end of West Street carpark, from 9am. Seventh-Day Adventist Church • 10am, Weekly worship & Bible Study. • 11am, Sabbath singing & Sermon. At Grace Presbyterian Church building, 63 Princess St. Ashburton. All welcome!

Ashburton Strollers Club Meeting at courthouse 8:30am. St Andrews Presbyterian Church 10am Combined Service, service hosted by Methodists. Paterson’s Chapel, corner East and Cox Streets. There is no service at St Andrew’s this morning. Grace Presbyterian Church 10am at 63 Princess Street. St David’s Union Church 9.30am at 48 Allens Road, Ashburton. Worship led by Rev Henry Mbambo. Hakatere Presbyterian Parish Morning Worship at 10am led by Rev. Johanna Warren. See website http:// hakaterepresbyterian.com or Stay Connected newsletter for venue. Pickleball Ashburton EA Networks Centre from 3-5pm. Paddles are provided.

Every Tues and Fri

Blacksmiths Open Tuesday and Friday 2-4pm. Admission is free but donations are welcome. St Stephen’s Anglican Church Evensong at 5pm Park Street.

Every Thurs and Sat

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

Second Fri of every month

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

Second and fourth Friday of every month

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

Last Sun of every month

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

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

Monthly

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

Ashburton Embroiderers’ Guild Meet Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street held on the first Saturday of the month 10.30am - 3.30pm, second Thursday of the month 1pm - 3.30pm, third Tuesday of the month 7pm - 9pm, and the fourth Thursday of the month 10.30am - 3.30pm.

Social play from 1.30pm at 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton

May events

Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport from 10am - 3pm. Ashburton Woodworkers Clubrooms at Plains Museum site 1pm - 4pm.

May 28 & 29 Ashburton Pakeke Lions Charity Market RX Plastics building 445 West Street. 9am to 1pm.

Play Planner is printed in the Tuesday and Thursday editions of The Guardian. Not Saturday. Please send your event details at least a day in advance so we can add and update accordingly. Events should be sent in with the following: Date, time, and location. Please send all details to whatson@theguardian.co.nz.

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, May 26, 2022

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Ashburton Dahlia Circle

On Tuesday of last week, the Ashburton Dahlia Circle held its 2022 AGM, which was a well-attended and convivial affair, preceded by a shared dinner and lively chat. Special thanks to our gracious hostesses Jackie Ryan and Alison Donald for the lovely meal and venue enjoyed by all. Well done, ladies! After dinner, the official 30th AGM was held, commencing with a warm address from our President, Brian Glassey. Officers for 2022/23 nominated and duly elected, and reports were presented on finances and other matters. This was followed by the presentation of the trophies for the various classes, an event that’s always exciting. So nice to see recipients being rewarded for their efforts throughout the year. Well done to everyone who received a trophy this year! The Circle has grown, with many novice members joining over the last 12 months, which is a wonderful thing, and our senior experienced members have proven themselves wonderful coaches and mentors for our newbies. Attendance at our monthly meetings throughout the season has been very good and our Ashburton Dahlia Circle feels like a family. We’re very fortunate to have some very experienced growers and breeders in our circle who are a font of knowledge and advice for those of us still learning about growing, showing, and breeding our favourite flowers. What a treasure! It was a challenging season for dahlias, with weather conditions through the summer keeping us on our toes, but now that the season has ended, members are busy preparing their dahlias for their winter sleep, and already looking forward to the start of the new season in the spring. If you’d like to join us next summer to learn more about growing and showing dahlias, please reach out to us through our Facebook page, and we’ll be in touch with more information. Or, come chat to us at our fundraising stall at the Ashburton Farmers Market on Labour Weekend. See you there! Results of the 2021/22 Season (Points per Class): T & M Morgan Medal (Overall Points - Open Section): Winner: A Davey, Runner Up: J Read. Ashburton Dahlia Circle Trophy (Overall Points - Intermediate Section): Winner: A Donald, Runner Up: J Hoogweg. Cameron Medal (Overall Points - Novice Section): Winner: K Allen, Runner Up: R Pearce. G. Gunn Trophy (Class 67) Dahlia of the Year: Winner: L Rollinson. Patron’s Trophy (Class 68) 5 Blooms in 1 Vase: Winner: K Allen, J&J Cuthbertson Shield (Most Points Small Classes): Winner: K Allen, Runner Up: J Hoogweg. Ryan Trophy (Most Points Fimbriated Classes): Winner: K Allen, Runner Up: A Donald. Rosewood Bowl (Most Points Giant/Large Decorative Classes): Winner: A Davey, Runner Up: M Bruger-Ranson. Houston Trophy (Class 70 Tipped/Variegated): Winner: J Hoogweg, Joint Runners Up: J Ryan/J Read/K Allen. Hampton Trophy (Class 69 Vase): Winner: J Ryan, Joint Runners Up: J Read/A Donald. Tarbotton Trophy (Most Points Pompom Classes): Winner: A Davey, Runner Up: K Allen. Donald Trophy (Most Points Waterlily Classes): Winner: J Read, Runner Up: A Donald.

Ashburton Electronic Organ And Keyboard Club

We were welcomed into our last Club night by Lorraine, playing the piano. Lorraine never ceases to amaze me how she can play nonstop for 30 minutes with not a sheet of music in sight, only a list of song titles in front of her. After a welcome to everyone by President Bev, the evening was handed over to our organiser for the night, Janet. First to play was Michael. Michael played the organ, and his choice of songs were “It is no Secret”, “The Old Piano Roll Blues”, “Pretty Baby”, “You Made Me Love You” and lastly “La Paloma”. Lovely to hear the organ being played. Alan was next up playing his electric piano. “Sprig of Lilac”, “Wayside Chapel”, “Pokarekare Ana”, “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” and “Maggie” were Alan’s chosen tunes – some old favourites there. The always popular Skiffle Group was next. They played and sang “Okie from Muskogee”, “Going Back to Where I Came From”, Walking in the Sunshine”, “Underneath the Arches” and “Maybe it’s Because I’m a Londoner”, followed by “Round and Round”, Blacksmith Blues” and “Silver Wings”. Next up was Barbara’s Band playing “Rhythm of the Rain”, “Rags to Riches”, ”You’re the Cream in my Coffee”, and “Cherry Pink and Apple

Dahlia Circle trophy winners: From left to right, L. Rollinson, K. Allen, J. Hoogweg, J. Read, G. Gunn, A. Donald. Absent: A. Davey. Blossom”, followed by “Tammy God’s Little Candles”, “ Immorata”, and “Tenderly He Watches”, then “Grandfather’s Clock”, “May I Sleep in Your Barn” and “Ready, Willing and Able”. Final bracket was “Dear Hearts and Gentle People”, Heart of my Heart”, “Somebody Loves You”, “One Dozen Roses” and “Goodnight, Sweetheart”. Last up, but not least was Bernard playing keyboard. Bernard’s choices were “Cottage by the Lea”, “Forty Shades of Green” and “Lace Covered Window”. Once again, a lovely evening of great music to listen to, to sing along with or just toe tap to. Thanks to all who entertained us. Next club night is Monday June 20. Play in starts 7.00pm. All welcome, Non-members $2.00.

Ashburton Golf Club

The great weather keeps turning up on Saturdays, and the golfers just love it. Another crowd of over a hundred played the course. All eyes were on the Watson cup and Newton trophy semi-finals, four great games were played and we are now left with two very competitive Finals to be played this Saturday. In the main event Steve McCloy and Stephen Lee will face Chris Lovelock and Greg Fleming. I think the handicaps are very similar, Steve and Chris will equal each other out, and it will come down to which of the higher handicappers has a good day. The two Steves have cruised through the rounds so far, whereas Chris and Greg have had to battle most weeks. Which is the best prep for a final? Too close to call. The Newton Final, however, is certainly a one-sided affair. How the two Pats are there is anyones guess, but they are certainly out of their depth. Both handicaps have been sliced and diced. I reckon Ivan and Muzza have only got to turn up and claim the title. Still, I suppose we had better go through the formalities of playing. The biggest shock of the final is that there were two pairs of pups in the semis, but neither got through. Rumour has it that Jordy only had to two-putt the 18th to extend the game, but the anchored long putter let him down. Ah well! We have two great finals in store, good luck to everyone. Top score of the stableford round was Matt Tait with a superb gross 79 for 42 points, well done Young Spud. Two wonderful rounds of note by our elite golfers. Hamish chucked in 4 birdies and an eagle followed it with 3 doubles and 4 bogeys to finish a rollercoaster round with 34 points, but beating that effort was the Hopster, who snaffled himself 5 birdies then followed it up with a 4 putt from a metre and an air swing, but still came in with 36 points. If you see the boys, you can ask them about their textbook games. This Sunday we have another round of pennants, most of our teams are sitting out or have byes, but the Patterson grades are playing at Tinwald. Dylan and the pups will be trying to con-

solidate themselves in the top four when they take on Geraldine, but the old dogs are in disarray. Talks of mutiny, and bad blood. Someone even suggested we should try more practise and less drinking; have you ever heard such a thing? I am sure this week will be the start of the revival. We will discuss tactics in Kelly’s on Friday evening over a Guinness or two. All results next week. Good golfing.

Ashburton Lions

President Roger Paterson opened by welcoming all to the meeting, at which we were joined by District Governor Christine Stewart and guest speaker Jessie Chan, Chair of RuralCo. Although covid precautions meant that this was the first tea meeting in three months there was a reasonably good turnout. The meeting began with a tribute to Lion Peter Gibson, who passed away on March 5 of this year. Garth Bateup spoke of Peter’s long and distinguished service from his induction in 1982, including his tenures as Club President and Secretary, and his Lloyd Morgan Life Membership award. Business for this month included a proposal for the Club to offer to host the 2024 District Conference, which was approved by the members present. Outgoing President Roger Paterson is to head up an organising committee. Incoming President Manny Sim’s proposed Board was also approved. This month’s three-minute speaker was Mike Wells who gave members a potted self-history of his childhood passion for aviation, when he worked to earn flying tuition time with his father, a professional helicopter pilot. He explained “It turns out that flying through a storm in the middle of the night in a helicopter with the side open is quite exciting for a ten year old.” Mike set up a tech business building websites, then a new thing, straight out of university and ended up designing New Zealand’s first online hotel booking system. The guest speaker this month was Jessie Chan who is currently serving as Chair for

RuralCo. She told us about the lessons she learned from the hardships faced by her mother, who immigrated to New Zealand from China as an orphan. After her mother left the young Jessie was raised by her father Victor Sorenson, who taught her values and ethics and showed her by example how to lead people. Jessie spoke of the importance of understanding your own motivations and grabbing hold of each day, and about getting the best out of people by encouraging them to build on their strengths but also helping lift them out of their weaknesses. Christine Stewart was pleased to make a number of long service chevron awards, including a fifty year service chevron to Michael Hanham.

Ashburton Pakeke Lions

President Lion Robert Spencer extended a warm welcome to Members and Visitors to the May meeting of Pakeke Lions. Apologies were read by Lion Dave Bennett and the Social Ladies were welcomed. Incoming President Lion Jim Young read the names of his incoming 2022/23 Board Appointments and their duties for the forthcoming year. Lion Malcolm McCormick reported on forthcoming Social Events. Lion John Lynch introduced Bernard Egan the speaker for the evening. Bernard spoke of his career as a Celebrant and all the amazing people he has met over the years. Bernard is also a contributor to the local Ashburton Guardian newspaper, writing articles on Motoring History, and has written about a large variety of motor vehicles. He also holds another very important position, being the Big Red Man in the Arcade at Christmas time. Bernard also entertained all present with his entertaining stories and jokes and was presented with a Certificate of thanks by Lion Milner Jacob. Dave Bennett reported on the Charitable Trust and next month’s Changeover meeting. Joe Butchard outlined duties for members for this week’s Annual Charity Market to be held in the RX Plastics Building

Ashburton Lions guest speaker for this month was Jessie Chan.

on West Street on 28th & 29th May. Raffles were drawn and tailtwisters Bob & Judy extracted fines from members for misdemeanors recently incurred. Robert thanked all those present and wished Jim Young all the Best for his term as President. The National Anthem concluded an entertaining evening.

Mid Canterbury Central Friendship Club

President Merv welcomed 49 members to the May meeting and accepted 16 apologies. The members then stood for a moments silence in remembrance of the passing of Bruce McLauchlan. President Merv mentioned a proposed trip to Ellesmere later in the year. Our mini speaker was Neill Skirten, Christchurch born, attended Heathcote Primary then moved to Waimate for primary and secondary school. Left school as an apprentice mechanic, then joined Forest Service at Tapanui in their workshop. Neill then moved on to Hokitika then transferred to Palmerston North with the Forest Service. In 1976 applied for MOW job in Wellington servicing buildings including Parliament House. Neill was seconded to Tonga for 3 years, mechanical maintenance 1981 back to NZ as Manager of MOW Christchurch, spent 4 weeks in Antarctica In 1988 the workshops closed down. Neill bought a small property at Rakaia, then learned he had been successful in getting a job for three years in Bangladesh then time in Papua New Guinea before returning in 1995 and eventually selling Rakaia property and moving to Ashburton. Neill and his wife had four children. The main speaker was Kevin Clifford from Safer Mid Canterbury, formerly the Ashburton Safer Community Council, and he spoke to us about the roll they play in our community. Safer Mid Canterbury is a non-profit community organisation that has been operating as a charitable trust for more than 20 years, employing 32 people. They provide free and confidential community services for the Ashburton district, such as supporting vulnerable families, children, new migrants and youth justice and adult offenders. Along with delivering crime prevention projects, they prioritise the delivery of early intervention programmes, to support and strengthen individuals and families. They help people to make good choices, providing positive opportunities and pathways for change. Safer Mid Canterbury employ a wide range of staff across many different programme areas. They also have a team of dedicated volunteers supporting these programmes, alongside extensive community support, and engagement with other agencies and providers across the district. Safer Mid Canterbury is the largest locally-driven provider of community services in the Ashburton District. Ken Borland then passed a vote of thanks. The meeting was closed with the singing of the National Anthem

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, May 26, 2022

Cranbourne out to rock them in Auckland Cup Matt Markham The rise and rise of Mid Canterbury open class pacer, Cranbourne, will take another step forward tomorrow night when the big pacer with the even bigger ticker steps out in the Group One Auckland Cup at Alexandra Park. And while the son of Sir Lincoln might be seen as a side serving beside two of the stars of the open class pacing ranks in Self Assured and Spankem, the man charged with having him ready to rock and roll in one of New Zealand’s biggest pacing events thinks otherwise. In fact, such is the confidence emanating from the base of Andrew and Lyn Neal where the horse has been staying during his northern sojourn, trainer Brent White is quietly confident his horse can give the big bangers a run for their money. “Tim (White’s son) has been up with him this week, and he rang me after his fast work run and said he couldn’t be happier with him, and that it’s the best he’s ever worked,” White said. “I don’t think we ever imagined

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Ross McCutcheon, Neale Pierce, Barry Phillips and their co-owner Ross Smith will be hoping for smiles after tomorrow night’s Auckland Cup with their star pacer, Cranbourne. PHOTO SUPPLIED how much benefit he would take out of this trip up north, but everything with him at the moment seems right where we want it to be. “He’s there and ready to race this week and he’ll make them earn it, I’m sure of that.” An $11 chance with bookmakers to take out the $400,000 event, Cranbourne will need to get it all right at the start, where he’ll begin off the unruly – wedged in between two other runners.

He’s there and ready to race this week, and he’ll make them earn it

“I thought the unruly was a great spot for him, but I wasn’t so happy when I saw him in between two others out there. “But he’ll get his chance to step away with them, I just hope it’s a fair start and everyone gets afforded the same opportunity to get away on the right foot.” Matty Williamson has struck up a strong association with the pacer, and will travel north to drive him tomorrow night in a star-studded field of pacers, multiple Group One winners and some of the best pacing stock in the land. “It’s a good field, but we haven’t had a lot of luck up there – but

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he’s been running huge races. “The two miles should suit him right down to the ground, you’d think, and he’s going to make his presence felt if we can get the start right.” The Auckland Cup is just one of a number of features on the night, with the time-honoured Rowe Cup for the trotters also set to be raced and won. Champion trotter, Sundees Son will be looking to win his third edition of the great race. Local connections will also be out to chase Group One glory earlier in the night. Highgrove goes around in the Northern Trotting Derby for the Robert and Jenna Dunn stable at a short quote for his owners, Alan and Ian Neumann, Vinnie Neumann, Emma Hintz and Brent Clarke.

Auckland Cup field R8 2022 TRILLIAN TRUST AUCKLAND CUP (Gr1) NZD $400,000 3200m 21:06 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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Bettor Twist Bad To The Bone Mach Dan Spankem Kango Self Assured South Coast Arden Cranbourne A G’s White Socks

T M Williams Z E Butcher M W Mckendry A G Herlihy D J Butcher N C Rasmussen B M Mangos M J Williamson J R Dunn

Tomorrow at Addington Raceway

R1 IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MBL PACE $15,000 2600m 17:47 1 838x4 Casino Action B N Orange R D Close 2 x0225 Serious Moonlite 3 41x85 Winegum C J DeFilippi 4 x8000 Claus K G Cameron 5 10591 Opawa Louie 6 x058x First Class O Thornley 7 710x3 Arabian Blue D van Til 8 69012 Artatac Sarah O’Reilly 9 40x14 Invitation Only R2 SPECTATORS BAR HANDICAP TROT $12,500 2600m 18:12 1 79662 Navara Jason Ford P J Wakelin 2 x1237 Musclynn B N Orange 3 00x07 Sunnivue Phileah P J Davis 4 32213 Madeleine Stowe G D O’Reilly 5 23410 Murano S R Mcnally 6 1x063 Kahntdoitalone 7 16908 Belisma R H Jenkins 8 35103 Take After Me John Morrison Sam Thornley 9 4x966 Royal Del

R1 THE FITZ 2 SPORTS BAR SPRINT $2700 295m Type C4 16:18 1 25443 Goldstar Larson R L Evans 2 51657 Caesar Lies A G Bradshaw 3 8x215 Amuri Rock J T Mc Inerney 4 12142 Homebush Monkey J T Mc Inerney 5 41187 Money Bags J T Mc Inerney 6 54814 Goldstar Whitsy R L Evans 7 34517 Right On Ramsay A G Bradshaw 8 33247 Onesie L J Waretini 9 17187 Smash Jagger M M Grant 10 67746 Bushvale Briley J M Jopson R2 MAYHOUNDS.ORG.NZ REHOMING GROUP SPRINT NZD $2400 295m Type:C3 16:36 1 66731 Helsinki A G Bradshaw 2 31275 Goldstar Brynley R L Evans 3 23423 Alhambra J E Dunn 4 74127 Rowdy’s Message J M Jopson 5 63113 Reddy Moth A L Hart 6 11278 Homebush Jessie J T McInerney 7 14425 Sapporo Bale C Roberts 8 32363 Miss Madrid J T Mc Inerney 9 52745 Mitcham Ivan A G Bradshaw 10 13825 Free For All M M Grant R3 AMERICAN WARRIOR@STUD SPRINT $2400 295m Type:C3 16:54 1 24362 Smash Shadow M M Grant

2 22214 Martha Stuart R D Close 3 38342 Clyde Craig D Thornley 4 7808 Sioux Princess Sarah O’Reilly 5 3x900 Desbois B N Orange 6 70214 Willangus Lad John Morrison 7 6x154 With Ice C J DeFilippi 8 91673 Miss Crazed Brad Williamson R6 PAUL RENWICK JOINERY MOBILE PACE $17,500 2600m 20:09 1 2312x Smiffy’s Terror Korbyn Newman 2 6145x Eastwood Ideal Craig D Thornley R4 BRECKON FARMS 2YO MOBILE PACE $12,000 3 11x55 Onedin Miki O Thornley 1980m 19:10 4 16475 Sam’s Town B N Orange 1 Cardwell Bay R D Close 5 84764 Mikey Maguire Sam Thornley 2 45 With Style O Thornley 6 87745 Heisenberg G D Smith 3 76 Commander Ben K M Cox 7 14544 Warloch Wilson House 4 0 Uptown Funk G D Smith 8 67501 Dance Time E Barron 5 Wish Me Luck C J DeFilippi R7 DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS MOBILE TROT $17,500 6 Dare Devil J W Cox 1980m 20:36 7 33 Vinke B B N Orange 1 40x55 Kahress R D Holmes R5 RICOH HANDICAP TROT $15,000 2600m 19:39 2 41120 Franco Josiah John Morrison 1 37461 Bright Glow K G Cameron 3 30077 Outamyway B N Orange

A L Lethaby 10 7974 Jakarta 11 623 Hanover Da Moon R3 GARRARDS MOBILE PACE $12,000 1980m 18:42 1 86437 Hikoi Hine 2 23533 Bubba Scrub R D Close 3 7x54 Chrislynn 4 2 Shell Shock B N Orange 5 Howling Wolf Korbyn Newman 6 43429 Man United 7 39x Dancing Desire

J Herbert 4 7913 I Dream Of Jeannie 5 084x2 Spy Da Moment K M Cox Brad Williamson 6 x3591 Love N The Port 7 5x845 Tweedledee G D Smith Craig D Thornley 8 50450 The Dominator 9 x9211 Andy Hall N P Williamson 10 x1162 Smokin Bandar Mark Hurrell R8 ALABAR JUNIOR DRIVERS MBL PACE $12,000 1980m 21:06 1 13245 Legenda Franco Gemma Thornley 2 63234 Betterwithbling Mark Hurrell Sam Thornley 3 6592 Big Mama Morris 4 42143 Sargent Best Max Hill Kerryn Tomlinson 5 3513 Rock’n Kiwi 6 0866x Evangalist Korbyn Newman Wilson House 7 35346 Greenback Boogie R9 FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MOBILE PACE $12,500 2600m 21:36 1 45528 Charlie’s Ace Gemma Thornley 2 64835 Cab Calloway B N Orange 3 28351 Ruby’s A Delight Sarah O’Reilly 4 40923 Emma’s Boy G D O’Reilly

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1 12421 It’s Better J & D Fahey 2 42175 Diamond Harmony M M Grant 3 24231 Homebush Archie J T Mc Inerney 4 47226 Monty Mad Hammer A G Bradshaw 5 13127 Homebush Sirius J T Mc Inerney 6 16851 Barber Cubed J M Jopson 7 61623 Simon The Pieman A H Lee 8 34x12 Made The Cut A L Hart 9 33736 Homebush Chloe J T Mc Inerney 10 26828 Goldstar Gigi R L Evans R9 CAMSIDE STUD STAKES $5500 520mC5 18:47 1 25111 Talbingo Bale C Roberts 2 37224 Dembe J & D Fahey 3 56x35 Fond Of You A G Bradshaw 4 16143 Opawa Wayne J & D Fahey 5 45121 Money Spinner C Roberts 6 41562 Goldstar Nolan R L Evans 7 66313 Raja Bale C Roberts 8 41736 Epic Cruze J M Jopson 9 51478 Opawa Chrissy J & D Fahey 10 16186 Diamond Warrior M M Grant R10 ACTIVE ELECTRICAL CHRISTCHURCH DASH FEATURE NZD $2700 295m Type:C4 19:05 1 15333 Goldstar Flora R L Evans 2 18568 Little Kid J M Jopson 3 86737 Nighthawk Jink Matt Roberts 4 55x66 Know Baby G A Cleeve

5 15425 Rose Thorn R P Breen 6 21117 Anna Jem A L Hart 7 83473 Goldstar Harper R L Evans 8 27554 Goldstar Charm R L Evans R11 RACING AGAIN 27 MAY@11.26AM SPRINT $3600 295m Type:C5 19:23 1 22121 Yoshi Moon A G Bradshaw 2 68127 Homebush Honey J T Mc Inerney 3 21161 Rosehip A L Hart 4 8x714 Alternate Shot A L Hart 5 33152 Young Romeo R P Breen 6 51374 Claws In Marvel Matt Roberts 7 16212 Sadiki Bale C Roberts 8 27516 Amuri Luck J T Mc Inerney 9 33736 Homebush Chloe J T Mc Inerney 10 18824 Taieri Missile R Casey R12 ROSE & THISTLE SPRINT $2700 295mC4 19:41 1 17663 Lucas Jewel C Roberts 2 15111 Epic Rooster J M Jopson 3 22485 Amuri Fury J T Mc Inerney 4 27254 Homebush Glitch J T Mc Inerney 5 11785 Goldstar Warrior R L Evans 6 14751 Tiggerlong Demon D A Roberts 7 32116 Razor Rufus A G Bradshaw 8 13476 Goldstar Tookie R L Evans 9 17187 Smash Jagger M M Grant 10 15478 Mitcham Magic J T Mc Inerney

33623 Barnstormer 53352 Arizonawildcat 52x51 Chambray 160 The Coalman 537x1 Hail Lucius 35351 Jordy

John Morrison G D Smith J W Cox R D Close Korbyn Newman

Matt Markham’s Addington Selections Race 1: Invitation Only, Casino Action, Artatac, Serious Moonlite Race 2: Murano, Madeleine Stowe, Hanover Da Moon, Musclynn Race 3: Shell Shock, Bubba Scrub, Man United, Howling Wolf Race 4: Vinke B, Dare Devil, With Style, Cardwell Bay Race 5: Willangus Lad, Miss Crazed, With Ice, Martha Stuart Race 6: Onedin Miki, Dance Time, Smiffy’s Terror, Mikey Maguire Race 7: Smokin Bandar, Andy Hall, Franco Josiah, Love N The Port Race 8: Legenda Franco, Big Mama Morris, Evangalist, Sargent Best Race 9: Chambray, Hail Lucius, Barnstormer, Jordy BEST BET: Chambray (Race 9) VALUE: Invitation Only (Race 1)

Christchurch dogs Today at Addington Raceway 2 23255 Impressive Sonic J T McInerney 3 12743 Adobe Derulo Matt Roberts 4 63354 Sam And Si J T Mc Inerney 5 83144 Sir Clive R P Breen 6 16162 Homebush Grimmen J T McInerney 7 82234 Culvie Bun A L Hart 8 43512 Goldstar Clover R L Evans 9 52745 Mitcham Ivan A G Bradshaw 10 34535 Thunder Hallows A G Bradshaw R4 GARRARD’S HORSE AND HOUND STAKES NZD $4000 520m Type:C3 17:13 1 38x33 Milky Tea J & D Fahey 2 26243 Peponi Bale C Roberts 3 44211 Goldstar Butters R L Evans 4 11321 Melville Bale C Roberts 5 75222 Homebush Ranger J T Mc Inerney 6 28035 Chatty Mavis J & D Fahey 7 833x2 Goldstar Tanner R L Evans 8 24367 Tokyo Bird C Roberts 9 8x634 It’s A Babe J & D Fahey 10 48787 Palesa Bale C Roberts R5 THURSDAY PLACE PICK SPRINT FEATURE $2700 295m Type:C4 17:32 1 64632 Nova Rapide A G Bradshaw 2 32857 Penny Jane A L Hart 3 36568 Goldstar Ange R L Evans 4 8x322 Taieri Finn R Casey

5 83178 Ginger Shaw J M Jopson 6 24184 Lonely Toni J T Mc Inerney 7 34431 Rebel Boom D A Roberts 8 16522 Goldstar Wynter R L Evans R6 BOLTY@STUD SPRINT NZD $3600 295m Type: C5 17:51 1 51713 Peggy Lu A L Hart 2 68821 Romeo J T Mc Inerney 3 34334 Goldstar Portia R L Evans 4 13661 Know Ratio G A Cleeve 5 11618 Nighthawk Swift Matt Roberts 6 31148 Homebush Jethro J T Mc Inerney 7 41437 Barbara’s Angel J T Mc Inerney 8 14423 Smash Ready M M Grant 9 33736 Homebush Chloe J T Mc Inerney 10 41558 Opawa Pip L J Waretini R7 SANDRIDGE HOTEL STKS $4700 520m C4 18:10 1 84557 Opawa Star J & D Fahey 2 76223 Opawa Gina J & D Fahey 3 41356 Longshanks A G Bradshaw 4 33314 Mandy Jewel C Roberts 5 34136 Goldstar Yankee R L Evans 6 22535 Fairly Able J & D Fahey 7 67x42 Opawa Anita J & D Fahey 8 11573 Best Ball A L Hart 9 26188 Minter Rise J M Jopson R8 SUCK IT UP LTD SPRINT $3600 295mC5 18:28

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Promotion and relegation matches loom in local netball Matt Markham With promotion and relegation matches lying in wait next week, the pressure is still firmly on a number of sides heading into the end of the first round in Mid Canterbury’s Premier Netball competition tonight. While the situations have settled down to just a few sides battling it out for either top or bottom spot in the respective three grades there’s nothing to lose, but

At a glance Premier 1: 6:15pm –

Hampstead A v Methven A. 7:15pm – Celtic A v Southern. 8:15pm: Ashburton College A v United A. Premier 2: 6:15pm - Methven B v Celtic B. 7:15pm – Allenton A v Hampstead B. 8:15pm – Mt Somers A v Ashburton College B. Premier 3: 6:15pm – Ashburton College 10A v United B. 7:15pm – Hampstead U18 v Methven Humm, 8:15pm – Methven Shearmac v Rakaia.

everything to gain for every team in the approach to the end of the first third of the season. Mid Canterbury Netball will hold both promotion and relegation matches next Tuesday night at the EA Networks Centre, where teams will be sorted for the middle round of the campaign before play resumes on Thursday night. In Premier 1, there’s a little room for movement on the ladder, which could make things interesting. A lot of it hinges on the final match of the night between Ashburton College A and United A, in which the bottom-placed side will be found. If College A can pull off the upset and knock over United then they might be able to lift themselves off the bottom of the standings and push Southern to the bottom spot, where they’d face potential relegation. Southern face a tough task themselves in the unbeaten Celtic side, who should end the round as Premier 1 winners, but if there’s a slip-up then Hampstead who were beaten by Celtic last week will be ready to push their case to reclaim the top spot. They take on Methven in the first game of the night, smarting from only their second loss in the past two years which they’ll be keen to bounce back from. The real action may come from the two lower grades tonight. Although, Premier 2 looks relatively clear-cut, with the competition’s top side Mt Somers A

Ashburton College A could cause the biggest upset of tonight’s play if they can topple United to lift themselves off the bottom of the standings. taking on the bottom placed Ashburton College B in the late game of the round. On form alone, Mt Somers would have to seriously fall over to lose the match, meaning they’ll get a shot at a promotion next Tuesday night, while College B would seem resigned to having to play the winner of Premier 3 on the same night as the bottom-ranked side. Celtic B and Allenton A lead the chase behind Mt Somers and both get good opportunities to gain momentum heading into the second round with clashes tonight. Celtic B take on Methven B in the opening game of the night,

while newcomers Allenton A, who have shown plenty of promise through the opening four weeks will take on Hampstead B as they look to continue to improve in their return to Premier netball. In Premier 3 all eyes will be on the last game of the night as Methven Shearmac look to do what no one else has been capable of doing – beating Rakaia. In their return to Premier netball, the Rakaia side have swept all before them scoring 205 goals across their four matches while conceding just 62. Methven Shearmac sit three points behind them on the standings though, so if there’s to be an

upset on the standings heading into the evening’s play – this match might be the one that provides it. Ashburton College 10A sit third on the standings, but can’t actually get ahead of Rakaia or even Methven dependent on that game’s result. College play United B in the opening game of the night with United still chasing their first success of the season against a side who have only been bettered by Rakaia. The middle match of the night sees Hampstead U18 and Methven Humm, who both sit middle of the standings on the same points, battling it out.

First round of hockey silverware handed out Matt Markham Just a few weeks into the 2022 Mid Canterbury Hockey season and already some silverware has made its way into the trophy cabinets for the remainder of the season. The first round of the season has been completed over the past week, with three games making up the respective competitions before teams regroup and return again this week to start a nine-

week round robin to determine the next set of winners for the season. In Division One women’s action, the Doig Cup for the first round has been claimed by Methven, who were untouchable during the round winning all three matches. They tidied things up with a 3-0 victory over Tinwald to win the title on Monday night, while the battle of Wakanui in the other match went to Wakanui Black, who were victorious in a hardfought match against Wakanui White, 5-4. The four sides will now branch off to compete for the Judy Ren-

nie Tray, with Methven the side with the target on their backs. In Men’s Division One it’s been an all Wakanui affair so far, with Wakanui Black claiming the CD Wilson Cup with three wins from their three matches. They finished the first stage of the season with a strong 5-1 win over Tinwald on Tuesday night while clubmates, Wakanui White, took second spot on the standings with a 7-4 victory over Allenton. The Division One men will now tackle the nine rounds of the Bowman Cup. In Division Two women’s play it’s been a little closer.

No side picked up three wins from their three matches, but Tinwald claimed two wins and a draw to pick up the AWHA Competition Cup. They finished with a 4-0 win over Wakanui last Friday night to take the win while Methven, who finished just two points behind them with a win and two draws downed Hampstead in the final round. The Division Two women’s competition will now enter nine weeks of play to find the winner of the Watson Shield. In Men’s Division Two it’s also been a close-run race. Hampstead Lowcliffe picked

up the J. Hunt Memorial Trophy with two wins and a draw, but had to fight hard in the final round on Sunday, winning a high-scoring match 5-3 over Allenton. Wakanui picked up second place thanks to a win and two draws, including a 4-0 win over Tinwald on the weekend. They’ll now head into the Hyde Trophy for the next stage of the season. Play resumes again with the Women’s Division Two action on Friday night for the first round of the new competitions, before taking a break for Queen’s Birthday weekend, next week.

SPORTS RESULTS ■■ Golf

Ashburton Golf Club

Ashburton Ladies – May 21 and May 24 – LGU Silver – Vicki Moore – 70, Hilary Lovett – 72, Bronze I – Bev Turton – 68, Rhonda Gallagher, Lynn Small – 73, Bronze II – Jan McArthur – 68, Madeleine Stoddart – 72, Jeanette Montgomery -73. Nearest the Pins: No 4 Chevalier Farm Ltd – Kay Fox, No 8 Samantha Rose Flowers – Bev Turton, No 12 Lynn’s small Salon – Maryann Blair, No 14 Todd’s of Ashburton – Kerry Pevy, No 18 2nd Shot – Jeanette Montgomery. Twos: Bev Turton – No 8, Kerry Pevy – No 14.

Tinwald Golf Club

Ladies Golf – May 24 Medal. Silver: Jenny Harrex 80, Bronze 1: Sally Lane 78, Val Prendergast 74. Stroke: Val Prendergast 74, Barb Cochrane 75. 9 Hole – Stroke: Denise Wells 33, Denise Morgan 42 c/b. Nearest the Pin: No 2 (2nd Shot) Murray Young Property Broker; June Bruhns, No 6 (2nd Shot) Sims Bakery; Emily Wilson, No 12 Mac & Maggie; Emily Wilson, 16 (2nd Shot) Outdoor Adventure; Emily Wilson, Memory Funeral Longest Putt; Denise Wells.

DRAWS

■■ Golf

Tinwald Golf Club

Tinwald Ladies, May 31. Alice Baker (grandmothers), Celebration Rosebowl (Non grandmothers), 9 Holes Pauline Boon Trophy (Grandmothers): Report 9.30 for 10.00 start. Note change of time. Starters V. Prendergast C. Carr. Cards D. Bell. Kitchen M. Moore. Roster convenor J. Bruhns.

■■ Hockey

Mid Canterbury Hockey May 30 to June 5.

Div 1 Women Monday 30 May 6.15 pm Wakanui Black v Tinwald (M Marshall, A Bennett), 7.30 pm Methven v Wakanui Purple (M Baker, C Watson). Div 1 Men Tuesday 31 May 6.00 pm Allenton v Wakanui Black (R Leigh, S Mealings), 7.30 pm Wakanui White v Tinwald (N Keenan, S Muir). Duty Club: Tinwald Kwik Sticks Wednesday 1 June 4.00 pm Wakanui Boys Black v Tinwald Bonnington Painting Boys Turf a (E Shapland) Allenton/Tinwald v Allenton Girls Turf b (tba) 5.10 pm Wakanui Boys Blue v Methven Black Boys Turf a (G Oates) Wakanui Girls Yr 7 v Tinwald Engineering Solutions Girls Turf b (R Kidd) 6.20 pm Allenton Boys v Methven White Boys Turf a (Wakanui Div 2

Men, Hampstead Lowcliffe Div 2 Men) Methven Black Girls v Wakanui Girls Yr 8 Turf b (Tinwald Div 2 Men, Allenton Div 2 Men), Methven White Girls (bye). SSL Girls Wednesday 1 June No play (Queens Birthday weekend). Kiwi Sticks & Div 2 Women Friday 3 June No play (Queens Birthday weekend). Connetics SSP Boys Champs, Friday 3 June No play (Queens Birthday weekend). Mini Sticks & Fun Stick Saturday 4 June No play (Queens Birthday weekend). Snr Men & Snr Women (Canterbury Div 1) Saturday 4 June No play (Queens Birthday weekend). Div 2 Men Sunday 5 June No play (Queens Birthday weekend).

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Puzzles and horoscopes Ashburton Guardian Thursday, May 26, 2022

Cryptic crossword 1

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W H E A L WordBuilder How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make HusingE W from the five letters, each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed. Aone five-letter L word. There’s at least 255

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, May 26, 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.

FAMILY NOTICES 19

CLASSIFIEDS ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

HOUSE WANTED IN ASHBURTON

MOTORING 1999 Sapphire Blue Jaguar Sovereign Car, Reduced twice to $7,000 ono Phone 3026120

ASHBURTON

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.

ANNIVERSARIES

DEATHS

Valarie and Ian Johnson Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary Congratulations for reaching a huge milestone Best Wishes from your family

MARTIN, Fiona Margaret – On May 20, 2022, unexpectedly at Ashburton Hospital, aged 71 years. Loving Mother of Richard (UK), and Scott and partners. Devoted Nona of Talen. Friend of Lorna and Duncan and Nona of Isla. Beloved daughter of the late Jack and Betty McKenzie, sister and sister-in-law of Alisdair and Janice (Wellington), Susan and Kerry Jackson (Methven), and the late Claire McKenzie. Dearly loved auntie of Emma, Caroline, and partners and Tim and Catherine Jackson. Great aunt of Alice, and Nava. Messages to the Martin/Jackson families, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. As per Fiona’s wishes a private family service has been held.

A three bedroom property PUBLIC NOTICES is required long ASHBURTON term for great SOCIETY OF ARTS tenants. Contact Nicolee at the Refugee Settlement Support Service E: nicolle. ayton@safermidcanterbury.org.nz M: 027 236 1114

Autumn Show

Short Street Studio Sunday 22nd - Sunday 12th June

May

Guest Artist Livia Dias from Christchurch ‘plus 15 local members exhibiting a great selection of new work. Weekends 11am4pm and weekdays when the sign is out. Enquires Ngaio ph. 3084533

TRADES, SERVICES MR Green ( Lawn and Garden Services) for all your Ride on and Rotary mowing, spraying, fertilising, garden and section tidy ups - Call MAN to Man, New Asian, Pat Prendergast 0274445314 Attractive with Best Massage and Good Service. Phone 021 1540820 WANTED

FOR YOUR LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PLACES TO VISIT READ THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

NEW Asian, hot and sexy, YAMAHA friendly, busty dd. Good Keyboard massage and good service 027 with no rush. Please phone 021 0904 0157

FUNERAL FURNISHERS MASTER MONUMENTAL MASON

E.B. CARTER LTD

Tyros Phone 6059801

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

SUSAN, Cuddly, mature, discrete. Available most days, in-calls and out-calls. Text/Phone 02040811195 Will reply ASAP @AshGuardian

TRANSSEXUAL , Hot and Sexy, Beautiful and Versatile with Great Service. Phone 021 2948089

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HIRE GENERAL hire. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Street. Open Monday-Friday 7.00am – 5.30pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am 12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

For all your classified requirements.

Book your birthday greeting, including a photo, for just $10! Ten words only*

CHARITY Market Garage Sale. Bargains Galore. 9am This Saturday and Sunday. 445 West St, Ashburton. Pakeke Lions Charitable Trust. Serving our community, helping local charities. Masks preferred please.

(Under 12 children’s birthday greetings remain FREE)

Ashburton Weather

Thursday: Cloudy with possible drizzle, becoming fine in the morning. Light winds.

Midnight Thursday

Canterbury Plains

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Thursday: Cloudy with patchy drizzle, clearing to fine in the morning. Southwesterlies dying out in the morning. Friday: Fine with morning frost. Northeasterly breezes. Saturday: Fine with morning frost. Light winds.

A disturbed southwest flow eases today as a ridge builds over New Zealand. The ridge of high pressure dominates through Saturday.

On This Day 26 May, 1988: Severe air and ground frosts were recorded throughout the country, from the 24th to the 28th. Some of the temperatures reached were the lowest May temperatures on record for 20 or 30 years. Air minimums of -8.8°C were recorded at Queenstown, while Alexandra recorded minimum air temperatures of -6.0°C for a week.

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MEETINGS, EVENTS

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Friday: Fine with morning frost. Northeasterly breezes. MAX

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Thursday Mountain weather hazard: Wind Chill. Cloudy with morning drizzle, becoming fine by the afternoon. Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: S 30 km/h becoming light in the evening. Freezing level: 800m, rising to 2000m by evening. Friday Mountain weather hazards: None issued. Fine. Morning frost. Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: Light. Freezing level: About 2000m.

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

Saturday: Fine with morning frost. Light winds. MAX

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

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FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sports wrap

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, May 26, 2022

calling time on a week of sport

Auckland assignment

Mid Canterbury pacer, Cranbourne will look to ruin the party of the favourites in tomorrow night’s $400,000 Group One Auckland Cup for his trainer Brent White and local connections. FULL STORY: P15

It’s all on the line

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Hockey heating up

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Club news

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Property May 26, 2022

GUARDIAN

REAL ESTATE IN MID CANTERBURY

Braebrook Beauty! 16 Magnolia Drive, Netherby

Proudly marketed by McLeod Real Estate

DETAILS Overleaf

Interiors and Exteriors

SERVICES INCLUDE: • Wallpapering & Decorating

• Licensed Rockcote Plasterers

• Factory Lacquer Finishes

• Textures & Specialist Coatings

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Phone: 03 3071990 73 Burnett St Ashburton

NEW LISTING/OPEN HOME

Braebrook Beauty! 16 Magnolia Drive, Netherby If you are in need of a modern, stylish and warm home then look no further! This three bedroom plus office home is perfectly positioned to capture all the sun and light on offer and is set amongst other quality homes. An attractive open plan kitchen, dining and living room is complemented further by the separate lounge. Doors open out to the outdoor living area complete with louvres to enable you to enjoy those summer

barbecues. Sit back and relax in the gorgeous but low maintenance garden space. You will be impressed by the master suite complete with walk-in robe and en suite. The other bedrooms don't disappoint either in size or position. All of these features combined with a double garage and ample storage throughout complete the perfect picture. Do not delay in viewing as this fantastic property will not be on the market long

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Offers Over: $735,000

Viewing:

Saturday, May 28, 12.15pm - 12.45pm

Susie McLeod Phone 021 668 783

Website ID AUE3304970

MCLEOD REAL ESTATE LTD LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

Build with your local, award winning builder... Come on over... ...and build your new home with Jennian Homes Canterbury. Mid South Canterbury’s most awarded builder 2020. Visit our award winning Display Home Crn Whiteoak Grove and Waterford Place, Oaklea, Ashburton.

At PlaceMakers® we are well equipped to help you turn your landscaping dream into a reality

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115 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton 7700 • Ph (03) 308 9099 Jennian Homes Canterbury Michele Strange M 027 491 5266 E michele.strange@jennian.co.nz jennian.co.nz

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NEW LISTING/OPEN HOME

Old Charm, Modern Features 24 Farm Road, Allenton Homes like this are sought after in this location on Farm Road in Allenton. This beautiful bungalow offers you three bedrooms, two doubles, one single plus an open plan dining/ living room. Walking through the large hallway to a lovely modern kitchen with granite bench tops and ample storage. Double doors opening onto a family size sunny deck. One large bathroom with spa bath, shower and vanity. Separate

laundry and separate toilet. You will also enjoy the double glazing throughout, large log fire with ducted heating and new underfloor insulation and a heat pump. You will be very cosy in this home. A good size garage for storage and vehicles and off-street parking. Established grounds, easy to maintain and red brick edging complement this charming bungalow.

1 Price:

$530,000

Viewing:

Sunday, 1pm - 1.30pm

Dulcie Ellis

Phone 027 629 32 60

Website ID AUW3306660

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WE APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK

ADVERTISING Sonia Gill | sonia.g@theguardian.co.nz | 03 307 7936

OPEN HOME

Allenton Location

55 Tucker Street, Allenton This beautifully maintained home is located in Allenton. The spacious open plan living and dining area is the heart of the home. Recently painted inside with neutral tones and a pop of colour gives the new buyers time to sit back and enjoy this lovely home. Sliding doors open from the family lounge room out onto the patio, perfect for a morning coffee or relaxing in the evening. Three double bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes.

Established gardens and a sizeable section with a large garage and lean-to off the side for storage. A great location with the convenience of a short walk to all the Allenton amenities plus fabulous Argyle Park walking area. Extremely proud to bring this gorgeous property to the market.

By Negotiation:

Viewing: Sunday, 12.15pm - 12.45pm Dulcie Ellis

Website ID AUW3261075

Phone 027 629 32 60

OPEN HOME

Don't Miss Me! 5 Allens Road, ALLENTON

This fabulous property will be absolutely perfect for one lucky family! With four bedrooms and a spacious back yard there is plenty of room here for the pets and the kids. This is the perfect set up for your furry friend with a substantial fully fenced dog area. This property is located nearby all amenities. The master bedroom has been recently renovated and includes a gorgeous WIR and beautiful new en suite complete with tiled-in shower. A modern kitchen and modern family bathroom as well as a separate toilet will suit the whole family. Neutral decor throughout and a heat pump, log burner and

Family Oasis two heat transfer systems. A double garage, sunny deck area and a separate laundry complete this perfect picture! Please do not hesitate to view to avoid disappointment.

77 Wilkins Road, TINWALD

Dulcie Ellis

Phone 027 629 3260

Susie McLeod

Phone 021 668 783

Offers Over: $535,000 Web ID AUW3286798 Viewing: Sunday, 1pm - 1.30pm

Architecturally designed and built by the vendors makes this the perfect family home. With contemporary colours, modern fittings and quality drapes this home was designed to maximise comfort and style. The open plan family living area has gable ceilings with two skylights to capture the sun and evening night sky. The kitchen is designed with family in mind with workable bench space and breakfast bar. There is a lovely size family lounge to relax in plus an office situated near the living area. A choice of two outdoor areas to relax in, one deck with a built-in barbecue. Four double bedrooms, three with built-in wardrobes, the master bedroom

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with WIR and en-suite. Main bathroom has a bathtub, shower, vanity and toilet. Separate laundry and a large double garage with a gym/games room or storage and a bathroom for convenience.

By Negotiation

Dulcie Ellis

Phone 027 629 32 60

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NEW LISTING/OPEN HOME

OPEN HOME/FINAL REMINDER

Move in and Relax

Lifestyle Living Close to Town

88A Alford Forest Road, ALLENTON

This lovely three bedroom home is everything you need for easy and comfortable living. Situated on a rear section, the property is ideal for privacy. Sun streams into the spacious open plan living and a well-designed modern kitchen has a sliding serving window opening out onto the barbecue area. Open plan living allows for entertaining with an indoor/outdoor flow through large sliding doors out on to the sunny private patio. Three double bedrooms with the convenience of

two bathrooms and separate toilet. Your home will be lovely and warm with the heat pump and double glazing. Double car garage plus an extra parking space. An ideal location in Allenton.

Deadline Sale: Closing 4pm Thursday, June 16 Web ID AUW3295356 (unless sold prior) View: Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

OPEN HOME

Style and Space

Braebrook Bound

73 Northpark Road, ASHBURTON

This lifestyle home is private with mature gardens and trees. With four double bedrooms, master with ensuite and WIR, plus an office, you have plenty of space. Open plan kitchen/dining/living with a separate lounge. A modern walk-through laundry from the garage with ample storage. You will have plenty of room for entertaining inside and outside. A beautiful setting for the family to move to the country with many options for this

property in a great location. A quality home in Oamaru stone sitting on 1ha, ideal for the family who want a bit of space. Double garage with internal access plus an additional double garage. Needs to be viewed to see all the wonderful features!

Deadline Sale: Closing 4pm Thursday, June 2 Web ID ALE3296860 (unless sold prior) View: Saturday, 1pm - 1.30pm

OPEN HOME

First Home Buyers

Gardener's Paradise

20 Westpark Close, ALLENTON

26 Braebrook Drive, NETHERBY

141 Harland Street, TINWALD

53 McMurdo Street, TINWALD

Offers Over: $875,000 Web ID AUW3183667 View: Saturday, 10.45am - 11.15am

Price: $735,000 Web ID AUE3279592 View: Saturday, 11.30am - 12 noon

By Negotiation Web ID AUT3254713 View: Sunday, 12.15pm - 12.45pm

Offers Over: $650,000

Home Sweet Home

Walk to Town

48 Michael Street, RAKAIA

124A Chalmers Avenue, ASHBURTON

Don't miss your opportunity to secure this beautiful and spacious family home. Five bedrooms plus an office, separate lounge, separate laundry and ample storage throughout. Gas fire, two heat pumps and under tile heating ensures you are kept toasty warm. A gorgeous manicured garden combined with a triple car garage with insulated garage doors, it's time to make this home your own.

This beautifully presented four bedroom, two bathroom home is located in the Braebrook subdivison, and originally a GJ Gardner show home. Designer kitchen which includes double door pantry and an engineered stone benchtop. The kitchen flows into the living and dining areas. Plenty of storage throughout the home including in the garage, you also have a bonus area to park your boat or campervan.

Move in and Relax 83A Trevors Road, HAMPSTEAD

Spacious open plan living area with modern kitchen and appliances. The open plan living area is a great size with sliding doors out to the back of the property to enjoy the gardens and deck with privacy. Three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, master bedroom has WIR and ensuite. Double garage with internal access and auto remote for safety. The morning sun appears in the kitchen/ living area and settles in the back of the property in the evening.

Room for the keen gardener to enjoy the benefits of the established garden and vege patches, but not too much to maintain to leave you free to walk around the rural aspects of this area of town.

Offers Over: $660,000

A fabulous opportunity to purchase a home directly opposite the Tinwald Primary School. Open plan kitchen and living area, heated by a log burner or the choice of a heat pump. Three double bedrooms plus office, family size deck for entertaining and a large family size conservatory which is used as an extra lounge room. Off-street parking and single car garage on an easy care section. Walking distance to local shops.

Fabulous opportunity to own your own home. This lovely red brick home sits to the left of the property which is being subdivided. Beautifully decorated with lovely open plan living with a log burner and heat pump, two good size bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. The property will have a boundary fence, however part of the drive will be shared. You won't want to miss out on this one.

Web ID AUE3271356

By Negotiation

Web ID RU3261061

FOR LEASE

This four bedroom home is perfectly positioned on a large section and will appeal to many. The kitchen, dining and living areas are all open plan and offer views and access to the established garden. The master bedroom has its own en suite, walk-in robe and also its own heat pump. An additional heat pump as well as a log burner are in the living room. Two garden sheds, a greenhouse and internal access double garage.

Web ID AUT3250654

Ideal location to build your very own townhouse. You could enjoy the luxuries of a new home with an easy care section and short walk to town. This 545m2 section is well suited to a dwelling of approx. 150m2, sufficient size for three bedroom, two bathroom home with double garage. All services in place along the drive ready for development. Existing single garage and carport shall be removed prior to issue of title. To be fully fenced to all sides and an exclusive driveway. Price: $175,000 Web ID AUE3248933

FOR RENT

Tiny House Anyone?

Options are Endless

Retail Space

New Home in Allenton

22A Albert Street, NETHERBY

79 Chertsey Line Road, CHERTSEY

190A East Street, ASHBURTON

118F Allens Road, ALLENTON

By Negotiation

Rent: $530 pw

This one bedroom home is waiting for a new owner. A double bedroom with an open plan living area and old style funky kitchen which has lots of cupboard space. A separate bathroom with laundry and separate toilet. A sunny home with a small deck to relax on and close to Netherby shopping centre. Ample off-street parking, room for garden sheds or carport. This property is subject to completion of survey and title to be issued. Offers Over $265,000

Web ID AUE3142721

Currently used as a residence this property provides endless options. The current zoning of Business A permits many uses from retail, hospitality, community, residential and commercial activities including visitor accommodation. This two storey building provides up to eight upstairs bedrooms and large bar and lounge downstairs. One 2464m2 title with spacious grounds, swimming pool and storage sheds. An adjoining 1012m2 title available on request Price $550,000 Web ID CU3029266

Located in the CBD and main street of Ashburton this space would be ideal for your retail business. Use the boutique style space by utilising the existing cabinetry and shelving or make it your own to best suit the needs of your business There is a heat pump, an office and plenty of storage space. This space comes with two parking areas at the rear of the building for easy and convenient access.

Web ID ACL3292706

Sunny three bedroom, two bathroom home with open plan kitchen and living areas. This home has all the comforts of a new build including double wardrobes in each bedroom and master with en suite. Easy care fenced yard with an outdoor patio area, a single attached garage with internal access and located a short distance from the Allenton Primary School and Allenton shopping centre.

Web ID RX3306189

NEW LISTING

Allenton Lot 1 Racecourse Road 4,001sqm Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wed 22 Jun 2022 201 West Street, Ashburton View by appointment Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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

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NEW LISTING

Allenton 55 Harrison Street 494sqm

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 9 Jun 2022 Phone for viewing times Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Heart of Allenton Located in the heart of Allenton, a short stroll to the bustling Allenton Shopping Centre and close to the popular Allenton School and preschool. This modern three-bedroom home was built in 2017 and is attractive and inviting. With a lovely open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area, the home is located on a rear private section with a sliding door giving access to the sunny deck and private yard. The master bedroom has a walk-in robe and ensuite while the two remaining bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. This lovely home will tick all the boxes with a heat pump, separate laundry, double glazing, a double garage with internal access, and off-street parking.

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Lake Hood 14 West Bay Place 1,026sqm Price by Negotiation View by appointment Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Secure your spot Those wanting to build in the highly sought-after Lake Hood will be drawn to this 1,026sqm section in West Bay Place. Bordering a canal and set at the end of the cul-de-sac, with power, water, and sewer available at the boundary, it's the perfect blank canvas to design a waterfront home. House plans designed by Moore Architecture Limited have been approved and are available to view on request. The makings of a private jetty have already started, with the remaining timber available as an additional purchase. Located in the perfect spot for all kinds of water sports and recreational activities, with the added bonus of the popular Lake House restaurant a short walk away. Boundary lines are indicative only

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

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

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Windwhistle Lot 34/623 Coleridge Road

Methven 13 Memorial Crescent

Build your dreams at Terrace Downs If a peaceful setting appeals to you, then you must view this vacant land area. Located within a magnificent rural setting, this 670sqm section (more or less) is surrounded by established planting.

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670sqm

All the hard work is done

805sqm

Asking Price $265,000 View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

This generous sun-soaked 805sqm (approximately) section in Camrose estate is titled, development levy paid and is ready to go. Plans have been approved for a four bedroom 220sqm home on the section, all you need to do is call a builder.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

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Methven 2 Talbot Place 3

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 9 Jun 2022 Phone for viewing times Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Alpine charm A charming holiday home or perfect first home is the ideal property, beloved for the last 20-plus years it is time for a new owner. Three double bedrooms (two downstairs, one upstairs), master featuring an ensuite, all have built-in wardrobes. The modernised open plan kitchen flows easily to the lounge and dining area, heated by a log fire that is on wetback. The main bathroom has a shower over bath, a vanity, a private toilet, and behind shutter doors is the laundry.

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Methven 132B Forest Drive 636sqm

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 16 Jun 2022 View Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Why build when you can buy! Tucked away on a very private 636sqm (more or less) back section. This beautiful property perfectly balances the needs of low maintenance living with contemporary style and quality, you will love everything about this idyllically situated home. As you walk in the picturesque main entrance, you are greeted by sun-soaked spacious interiors, with the open plan kitchen, dining and living area being the main hub of the home, heated generously by both a log burner and a heat pump. There is seamless indooroutdoor flow onto the outdoor entertainers area, with an enviable fully fenced section with established gardens that ensure your young family or pets needs are met.

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Methven 26 Alford Street 809sqm

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 15 Jun 2022 View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Loaded with potential Opportunity here for young families, investors, keen gardeners, and lovers of character! This solid weatherboard three-bedroom home is situated on an established, sun-soaked 809sqm (more or less) section. The grounds are certainly a focus for summertime entertainment with a concreted patio area perfect for the BBQ and outdoor furniture. There is also sufficient fencing, and gorgeous shade-providing trees, enabling you to let young children and pets have the freedom to explore their environment free of care. With ample outdoor storage, a single car garage and off-street parking, you will have room for the whole family. The house is kept cosy with two heat pumps and a log burner.

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Methven 73 South Belt 700sqm

Asking Price $659,000 View Sat 11.30am-12pm or by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Owner ready to move Located on a generous 700sqm freehold section, this beautiful home is ready for its new owners. This private haven has modern conveniences aplenty whilst keeping that lovely character charm. Comfortable and thoroughly inviting, this lovely home features four great size bedrooms. Modernised bathroom has a separate bath and shower plus toilet and is on gas hot water. In addition there is a separate second toilet. In the living room the log burner offers a fantastic heating solution for those chilly Methven days and nights. An updated kitchen that flows through to the dining area has beautiful wooden floors. The home sits on the outskirts of town on a back section and borders a farm.

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9/369 Wrens Road, Rangitata Huts

35 Queens Drive, Allenton

OPEN HOME | 12.15pm - 12 .45pm

85 Bowen Street, Rakaia

3 Bowen Street, Rakaia

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

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

• Four good sized bedrooms • Two living areas • Lovely fenced backyard with good size deck • Good sized Skyline garage 6m x 7m

OPEN HOME | 11.30am - 12 noon

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

Offers Over $625,000

$200,000

Enquiries Over $730,000

Enquiries Over $565,000

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

Debbie Boon 027 448 4006

Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

OPEN HOME | 10.45am - 11.15pm

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54 Havelock Street, Allenton

10 Cavendish Street, Allenton

31 Tarbottons Road, Tinwald

Enquiries Over $359,000

$425,000

Enquiries Over $549,000

Enquiries Over $599,000

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46 Lot 2 McGrath Road, Elgin

23 Company Road, Ashburton

32 Clark Street, Allenton

• Two double bedrooms • Freshly decorated • Compliant log burner • Great sized 678m2 section

• Four bedrooms • Eco-friendly log burner and heatpump • Heat transfer system • Double garage with internal access

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

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

48B Elizabeth Street, Allenton

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

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

Enquiries Over $480,000

Enquiries Over $355,000

Price by negotiation

Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

Craig Philip 027 952 8722

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

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

Enquiries Over, $1,300,000 Mark Williams 027 442 2281

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03 307 9176 Netherby 22 Porter Street

Tinwald 52 Johnstone Street

Open Home

What a beauty Lots of work done here. Solid red brick home that has been renovated to a high standard. The living area has been opened up to introduce more light and ambience. A new kitchen has been installed to further utilise this area. Painting has been done throughout including the three double bedrooms. A spacious separate laundry and a separate toilet. The bathroom off the central hallway has a shower, bath and vanity. New floor coverings throughout including carpet and vinyl. Good insulation in ceiling and underfloor and with a heatpump and compliant logburner, this homes heating is well catered for.

Open Home

Perfect start

For Sale Buyers $475,000+ View Sat 28 May 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU101418

Netherby 103 Princes Street

If you've been looking for an opportunity to add some value to a property then this lovely three bedroom home is the perfect choice. Offering sunny and spacious dining and living areas as well as a large separate kitchen, there is plenty of scope to add your personal touches. In addition there is a well laid out 862sqm section with veggie garden, various fruit trees, garden shed and a single garage.

It's time for this loved home to be handed on for new owners to enjoy. There is opportunity here for first home buyers, investors or developers. With two living areas and three double bedrooms, a large kitchen and separate laundry, this home has good space throughout. Heated by a compliant log burner and heat pump in the lounge. The internal access double garage together with a further single garage is a huge bonus here. All this is on a large tidy 994sqm section.

Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 31st May, 2022 at 3.00pm, (unless sold prior) View Sat 28 May 10.30 - 11.00am Web pb.co.nz/AU102471

Allenton 71 Racecourse Road

Perfect central location

If you've been looking for a modern home with great garaging, room to park the caravan or campervan and also close to town on the west side, the search is over! This home has been completely renovated from top to bottom with double glazing, insulation, heat pumps, LED lights, paint inside and out, new kitchen and bathrooms. The spacious lounge opens to a private sun filled patio area. With three double bedrooms, the master has an ensuite and walk-in robe. Awesome storage is another advantage as is the safe and secure automatic gate on the front of the 668sqm section. This property will suit so many people so get in quick and call now ...

Nest or invest

For Sale $875,000 View Sat 28 May 10.45 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AU91081

Murray Young 027 434 0942

• Partially double glazed and insulated top and bottom • Brand new heat pump • Brand new range hood in kitchen • Easy care section • Close to Intermediate, primary schools, shops and not far from town.

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For Sale Buyers $415,000+ View Sun 29 May 1.00 - 1.30pm Web pb.co.nz/AU14077

Three bedroom bungalow full of character with wooden doors and tongue and groove features, a perfect first home or investment with tenant already in place paying $360 a week. Updated carpet throughout and flooring in laundry and kitchen, vanity in the bathroom is updated and new paint. The living and kitchen are open plan and heated with a fire. Easy care section, close to schools, town and off street parking.

Open Home

Ticks all the boxes for a first home or an investment property with a tenant already in place paying $400 a week.

Open Home

Netherby 62 Princes Street

Potential on Princes

For Sale Buyers $745,000+ View Sat 28 May 10.45 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AU102401

Netherby 29 Princes Street

Open Home

All you would expect from a modern, new build. Brick and oblique vertical weatherboards, double glazing and coloursteel roofing. Entry is into a lobby with living to one side. Internal kitchen with a scullery is open to the spacious dining and living area with access to a patio area. An additional separate lounge also has an outside area. The central hallway leading from the foyer connects to four double bedrooms with the master having an ensuite and walk in robe. Main bathroom consists of bath, shower and vanity and the toilet with basin is separate. A large laundry leads through to the double garage.

Open Home

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Ashburton 60 Winter Street

Open Home

Opportunity here!

For Sale Buyers $438,000+ View Sat 28 May 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU103195

Kirsty Clay 027 308 7557

Mel Perriton 022 175 0780

Chris Murdoch 027 434 2545

Karen McRae 027 436 4146

Greg Jopson 027 447 4382

Leah Harrison 027 737 2489

Paul Cunneen 027 432 3382

Hamish Niles 027 435 6265

For Sale By Negotiation View Sun 29 May 12.15 - 12.45pm Web pb.co.nz/AU100447

Gemma Guild 021 901 882

Paddy Strange 027 491 5259

Robert Harnett 027 432 3562

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