Ashburton Guardian, Thursday, November 17, 2022

College bans cellphone use

learning, which is what the basis of school should be.

“We were concerned about the distraction and the impact on socialising.’’

He said cellphones were addictive and a huge distraction.

wanted to “reach that point where we are confident that students will have access to devices for their learning”, according to Preece.

Principal Ross Preece says removing the use of cellphones at Ashburton College is about eliminating a major disruption.

The new policy comes into effect next year and will make cellphones invisible at the school, which Preece said would allow the teachers to teach, provide a better learning environment for students and help stamp out the distribution of harmful content.

He said the policy had not been introduced because of the ongoing independent review of the college’s procedures relating to bullying, which had captured national television attention.

“It’s actually been on the agenda for over a year with the board of trustees,” Preece said.

“It’s about how we can ensure our students are free to get on with

“We are convinced students are far more likely to interact and be positive with each other if they are not on their phones.”

Removing cellphones would also reduce harmful and anti-social behaviour, he said.

“We can’t control what’s happening outside our school environment, but we can certainly control what’s happening between the hours of 9am and 3pm.”

Bullying on social media platforms usually occurred outside school hours but the effects overflow into the school day, Preece said.

The new policy would remove cellphones from the equation, allowing the teachers to focus on being educators and students to concentrate on learning.

The reason cellphones weren’t banned earlier was that the board

When Preece informed the staff of the new policy it was met with applause and had already had messages of support from parents, he said.

From the start of the school day until the end, including interval and lunchtime, phones must be turned off and kept in a bag - not in a pocket.

Students would carry cellphones at their own risk and if a phone was seen by a staff member it would be confiscated, he said.

The only exception was Year 13 students, who would be allowed “discreet use” of their cellphones’’.

Making meal times even easier

Delivereasy’s national expansion that allows customers to download their app and pay for door-todoor delivery of their food.

“We operate in quite a few small or regional towns,” Davis said.

The arrival of an online food ordering and delivery service in Ashburton has been called a “no-brainer’’ by the company’s owner.

That’s the view of Delivereasy’s Wellington-based chief operating officer Quinn Davis, who was confident the Ashburton move would be a winner

He said they have had good feedback from participating businesses on day one of operation yesterday.

“We’ve already had orders coming for a majority of our restaurant partners and we’re excited to see how it trends going into our first weekend.”

The Ashburton arrival is part of

“As long as there is a want from the restaurants, and enough of a population to support it, we can bring something cool.”

The platform, which already has between 15 and 20 delivery drivers locally, and around 16 Ashburton restaurants signed up, is hoping more come on board as it grows traction locally.

Davis said the bonus for restaurants to adopt their delivery service, as opposed to retaining any existing arrangements, was that it took a lot of effort and cost to deliver food. They would also not have to keep a permanent driver on staff all of the time if they used the Delivereasy option.

“They (Ashburton restaurants) are all very positive and excited.”

Ashburton College principal Ross Preece.

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Takeout for dinner tonight? On demand food delivery app Delivereasy launched this week, chief operating officer Quinn Davis stopped in to have a chat with Formosa Modern Asian Cuisine owner Don Chen.

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Farmer calls for help from all corners

“It has been independently verified that New Zealand farmers are the most efficient producers of food in the world in terms of greenhouse gas. We have the lowest footprint.”

Mid Canterbury farmer Steve Schmack says changes must be made to combat climate change but not by starving the population.

The self-confessed “simple farmer” is calling for support against the Government’s proposed agricultural emissions policy that he believes will only decimate the local economy in the name of climate change only to see another global player take New Zealand’s place in food production without the efficiency.

“We need a rational, considered, intelligent response to reducing our emissions,” Schmack said.

“He Waka Eka Noa isn’t perfect, but it is a positive start and will continue to evolve into something we can all benefit from.”

He is pleading with New Zealanders to speak up and have their say on legislation that will impact the whole country, not just farmers.

“Regardless of your political bias, whether you are a rural or urban dweller, townie or cockie the proposal by the Government is predicted to have a significant adverse effect on New Zealand food production and therefore your standard of living.”

He Waka Eka Noa, a partnership between the Government, Māori, and major agricultural organisations set up to address the issue of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.

Schmack said that many farmers are not happy with a proposal to charge for gas emissions generated as a result of food production, “but doing nothing is not an option.”

New Zealand only produces 0.2 per cent of the world’s greenhouse gas but he said “we all need to do our bit to reduce our impact on the climate”.

“Let’s be real, whatever New Zealand does won’t make much difference to climate change, but it will hopefully encourage other countries to follow us.

He Waka Eka Noa proposed a system which had many of the partners making compromises, but they arrived at an agreement that addressed the issue of greenhouse gas while ensuring that there was a limited adverse impact on New Zealand food production.

The Government then made changes that Schmack said will have food prices rise and farm spending reduced by necessity.

“Everyone in New Zealand will be worse off, including the Government with a reduced tax income.

“New Zealand is a market garden for the world with 80 per cent of our exports coming from agriculture.

“Instead of saving the world with reduced greenhouse gases, we will be opening the door for other countries to step in and produce food at a higher environmental cost.”

He is calling for all New Zealanders to show their support and submit on the proposal before consultation closes on Friday.

Mayfield farmer Steve Schmack says doing nothing on climate change is not an option but the agriculture emission policy will have a significant impact on New Zealand food production and its standard of living.

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We need a rational, considered, intelligent response to reducing our emissions. He Waka Eka Noa isn’t perfect, but it is a positive start.

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CANCER SOCIETY

Ashburton’s ‘overwhelming generosity’ continues

Cancer Society Mid Canterbury manager Annie Bonifant says she’s overwhelmed at a $26,000 donation to her organisation from the Ashburton Charity Golf Classic.

The $26,216 donation from the annual tournament has left Ashburton’s hard-working cancer team “incredibly grateful’’, according to Bonifant.

“The donation will be used to support Mid Canterbury people and their families,’’ she said.

“It enables the Cancer Society to provide a free driving service and accommodation, welfare grants in the form of grocery and petrol vouchers.’’

The money would also be used to help maintain the Cancer Society’s various programmes, counselling and childcare services.

Bonifant knows the importance of donations to the Cancer Society, which is a charitable organisation and receives no government funding.

“Donations allow us to provide assistance and support to those affected by cancer and their families in Mid Canterbury,’’ she said.

“It helps us to continue our mission of reducing the incidence and impact of cancer in our community.’’

And what has she got to say about the Ashburton Charity Golf Classic committee’s donation gift to her organisation?

“We are always overwhelmed by the generosity of everyone involved, from sponsors to participants,’’ she said.

“The continued support of the Bradford Group, Brophy Knight and Placemakers is also truly appreciated.’’

POLICE

Be wary of all the different scams around

Marketplace has minimal protection for either buyer or seller. It is very much a buyer-beware model.

It’s International Fraud Awareness Week, so I’d like to take the time to remind everyone to be safe online, as scams can take many shapes and forms.

Online scams and fraud cost $4.5 million in the 2020-2021 financial year, according to Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT NZ).

More than one-in-five reports (22 per cent) responded to by CERT NZ in the year to June 30, 2021, were scams and frauds. The majority of those were fraudulent online sales, but also included relationship fraud.

Police regularly see reports relating to instances where a fake, or doctored screenshot has been shown or sent to the seller. However, these can be spotted if you

know what you’re looking for.

Look for differences in formatting: Are there different fonts used or does the text size vary?

Compare the screenshot to one of your own bank – does it look

legitimate? Is the sender’s name clearly listed? Often an account name does not appear on a fake screenshot.

Where possible, use reputable platforms, the likes of Facebook

Unfortunately, we often see more scams at this time of the year as people turn to online shopping, to find a bargain for Christmas, but remember if the deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.

If you’re not sure, police urge sellers to make sure the money is in your account and the funds have been cleared, before handing over or posting the items.

We suggest the following for every time you choose to buy and sell online:

Check the social media profile of the seller. Is it a new profile or relatively blank? There’s a chance it may be a fake profile.

If the trader insists on meeting at a public place or unusual location to make a sale, be cautious.

It may be that they are selling stolen items or don’t want to be identified for some other

reason. Equally, if purchasers are reluctant to meet in person or insist items are dropped off at a location, they may be avoiding being seen or identified.

Another form scams can take are rego or bank scams, which come through as a text or email.

The links in the message will take you to a website that will ask for personal information, including bank and credit card details.

No organisation will ask for personal details from you through a link especially bank account details. So, if you see a message like this please delete it immediately.

If you are unsure please check with the organisation directly either online by logging into the website yourself (not by following a link) or via phone to ensure you’re safe.

Delighted Cancer Society Mid Canterbury manager Annie Bonifant thanks Ashburton Charity Golf Classic organising team member Paul Robinson for their massive donation.

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Sergeant Janine Bowden is acting senior sergeant of Ashburton police

Links within scams will often ask for personal details such as bank information.

Janine Bowden ON THE BEAT

Unwanted addition to the Ashburton Art Gallery

stopped for fear of damaging the special surface on the gallery’s external wall.

It has now been painted over.

The Ashburton Art Gallery prefers to display its artworks on the inside of the building.

Unfortunately, someone decided to show off their ‘artistic talents’ on the southern wall of the building with an act of vandalism by adding an unwanted art installation.

And for the ratepayers, it is an unwanted waste of money to clean it up.

“Disappointingly, it is graffiti, not art,” Ashburton District Council group manager community services Steve Fabish said.

“Staff have reported the intentional damage to police and the culprit can be seen on CCTV at 4am on November 9.

Public buildings all over the country are targets for graffiti and Ashburton is not immune, he said.

“It is our policy to remove graffiti as soon as it is reported as this discourages more.”

The art gallery staff had attempted to remove the graffiti with turpentine, Fabish said, but

“Graffiti is frustrating for us and an unnecessary cost for our ratepayers, particularly when that budget could be better spent on maintenance and improvements to our facilities.”

Determining the annual cost of graffiti on council property is challenging Fabish said, as some clean-up costs are absorbed into existing budgets and contracts.

It is the latest incident in an increasing trend that had the council take the drastic action in September of closing some public toilets at night in an attempt to deter vandals that have been targeting facilities.

The move came after the council reported that twice a week over several months the staff cleaning the public toilets at Argyle Park and East Street had arrived to find graffiti on the walls or soap dispensers ripped from their fittings, and toilet paper strewn about.

A fire was even deliberately lit in one cubicle at the Ashburton Domain playground.

“Closing some public toilets at night means vandals no longer have access to them, so graffiti at those public conveniences has reduced,” Fabish said.

It wasn’t a new art installation on the side of the Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre, it was vandalism that is cleaned up by the ratepayers.

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“We will continue to close these overnight, as residents end up paying for vandalism through their rates.”

Public toilets open as usual are

Proposed water reforms fixes ‘don’t go far enough’

“Having a better representation of rural mayors is a slight plus, but it wasn’t the guts of the submissions.”

the ones near the domain entrance, which are well used by the travelling public, the East Street disabled access toilet and a toilet block at the Ashburton cemetery.

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says proposed changes to the Three Waters Reform haven’t gone far enough ahead of the bill’s second reading in parliament.

There were 80,000 submissions on the Water Services Entities Bill, the first of three bills aimed at reforming New Zealand’s water infrastructure and services, including one from the Ashburton District Council.

Ashburton, and the rest of the member councils in the Communities for Local Democracy collective, “will not be backing off ” Brown said, especially when an alternative model proposed by Mayor Brown of Auckland has garnered more widespread support.

But the Government is surging ahead with its model, with some new recommended changes likely to be adopted.

One of those is that the Bill requires a mix of rural, provincial, and metropolitan councils on the regional representative group (RRG).

Another recommendation is to remove the limit of members on the RRG, which may make things quite complicated, Brown said.

There will be at least six representatives from the 22 councils in the zone 4 entity, which now needs an even spread of rural, provincial, and metropolitan representatives, and any increase in representatives will also increase the mana whenua representatives under co-governance.

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Parliament’s cross-party Finance and Expenditure Select Committee has considered those submissions and proposed some recommendations to improve the workability of water reform legislation.

Mayor Brown said the changes were fairly minor.

“Not a lot of changes that the councils in opposition to Three Waters would like to have seen.

Hosted by James Meager National Party Candidate for Rangitata

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Feedback sought on highway speeds

Waka Kotahi - NZTA is proposing to lower the speed limit through Rakaia township to 50km/h and Mid Canterbury residents are being urged to have their say on that and other changes in their Interim State Highway Speed Management Plan.

The national transport authority wants to lower the speed limit on State Highway 1 through Rakaia from 70km/h to 50km/h; and lower the speed limit north of Rakaia and over the river and rail bridges from 100km/h to 80km/h or 60km/h.

The other proposed changes are on State Highway 77.

The authority is proposing a 30km/h variable limit past Ashburton Borough School (related to school hours), and a 30km/h variable limit past Our Lady of the Snows primary school and Mt Hutt College in Methven. It’s also proposed to lower the speed limit from Methven township to the new Opuke Thermal Hot Pools to 80km/h.

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown urged Mid Canterbury residents to have their say during Waka Kotahi’s consultation, which will run for four weeks until 12 December.

“The speed limit through Rakaia has long been a concern for our local road safety committee and for Rakaia locals who struggle to get across the highway safely at times.

“The new hot pools in Methven have also created a lot of vehicle and foot traffic, and locals there have been lobbying for the limit on that stretch of road to be lowered from 100km/h.”

He said the proposed speed limits around schools were in line with changes Council wanted to make as part of its own draft Interim Speed Management Plan for the district.

Council’s draft plan attracted over 80 submissions and Council will be hearing verbal submissions on Wednesday 23 November.

“Waka Kotahi’s plan is about proposed changes to its highways, and Council’s

McMillan - Deputy Mayor

Combined team effort makes district a safer place

As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, it is great to be able to get out for walks in the evening.

One of my favourite walks is along the Methven walkway, either through the Enchanted Forest or along the new track through the cemetery.

The path through the Methven cemetery is a good example of Council collaborating with service groups.

Our Open Spaces team have worked with Methven Lions with a planting day held last month. The rhododendrons that were planted a few years ago at another planting day organised by the Methven Community Board are growing well and the space is looking good.

Last term I presented a petition with over 500 signatures to Waka Kotahi NZTA asking to reduce the speed on

State Highway 77 from Methven to the racecourse entrance. While this is still a work in progress it led to our Council agreeing on putting in a shingle footpath to make it safer for people to walk along the side of the road.

I am pleased to say this path is scheduled to be in place before the end of this year.

One of my roles as a Councillor is to chair the Safe Communities steering group. This is a group of 27 agencies who meet bimonthly to discuss safety in the community.

After a two-year break we were able to organise the Safety Village at the Ashburton A&P show. This year saw 11 different agencies set up, with one of the main attractions being the kitchen fire display by FENZ.

I spent the morning at the Safety Village on the Saturday and it was pleasing to see so many people come through to

plan is for its local roads. The aim is for everyone to be safe as they move around, whether they’re in a car, walking or cycling.

“Anyone who has an interest in the safety of our roads should take a look at Waka Kotahi’s plan and provide feedback.”

Details of the draft Interim State Highway Speed Management Plan (ISMP) can be found on Waka Kotahi’s website at www. nzta.govt.nz/ISMP

Clock tower message for community

Ashburton’s iconic clock tower will begin glowing orange next week for the duration of Zonta’s 16-day international campaign against domestic violence.

Orange is the signature colour of the Zonta Says No campaign, which will run from Friday 25 November until Saturday 10 December.

The campaign is recognised by all 66 countries where there are Zonta Clubs, including 28 Clubs in New Zealand and the local Zonta Club of Ashburton.

Local club spokesperson Alison Grant said the campaign was about increasing awareness of domestic violence, as only 25 per cent of cases were reported.

“Our mission in Zonta is to give women and girls equal rights and opportunities, to eliminate violence and to improve the lives and women and girls worldwide.”

Council Chief Executive Hamish Riach said Council supported the campaign message and lighting up the clock tower orange at night would help raise awareness within the Ashburton community.

“Family violence happens at all levels of society, and affects all members of a family, so it is important people know where they can access help and support.”

Council staff change the colour of the LED strip lighting by accessing an electronic controller in the base of the clock tower. The lights are usually one colour, though there is an option for a multi-coloured display.

The lights are currently glowing purple to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer and premature babies. Council receives several requests throughout the year for colours to mark special events.

get information on services in our community. Congratulations to Lesley our Safe Communities co-ordinator for organising the village and to all those who took part.

After a disruptive couple of years I think we are all glad to be back attending events.

One of my projects outside of Council is restarting up the Methven & Foothills Walking Festival which will be held next year in the April school holidays.

This was a popular walking festival in the early 2000s and our group has been meeting regularly to put together a programme to suit all ages. We hope it will attract people from near and far.

I think you will agree that when you live in a district as beautiful as ours, you want to share it with everyone and hope they will keep returning.

After the Zonta Says No campaign finishes on 10 December, the multi-colour mode will be chosen to run through the festive season.

Mr Riach said the clock tower was widely recognised as a symbol of Ashburton and the celebration lights had been a feature for almost seven years.

Liz

Time to share the Christmas cheer

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, as the Council unwraps the festive season with three free community events guaranteed to spark joy in even the biggest grinch!

Share the wonder as the town’s Christmas tree comes to life at Light Up the Night, hit the right notes at the Christmas Busker Days and settle in for a Christmas favourite at the outdoor Family Movie Night.

Mayor Neil Brown says big crowds will be expected this year as the community enjoys the chance to celebrate without covid restrictions. “We can see from recent events, like the A&P Show, that people are more than ready to get out and be part of an occasion, and we expect our Christmas festival to attract bumper crowds.”

Opening the festival is the official lighting of the town’s giant Christmas tree at Light Up the Night. People are invited to join Santa, the elves and the team from Hokonui at East Street on 2 December from 6pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring a folding chair and settle in for an evening of music, festive lighting and entertainment. There will be plenty on offer for everyone, with three kids' activity zones and a range of mouth-watering offerings

available from the nearby food trucks. The Christmas tree will be lit up about 9.30pm.

Hokonui will run a charity auction in the lead-up to the night, selling off the opportunity to push the button on the Christmas tree lights. Money raised will go to the Phat Bastards Bike Club, whose members are doing a 48-hour charity ride in the new year to raise money for Farming Families, Hospice Mid Canterbury and Methven Search and Rescue.

A touch of Hollywood arrives at the picnic ground area of the Ashburton Domain on Saturday 17 December at the Christmas Family Movie Night. Starting at 6pm,

the whole family will enjoy this special outdoor screening of a classic holiday favourite. Movie goers should bring chairs or blankets to sit on and come dressed for the occasion in Christmas garb!

While entry is completely free, the Hokonui team will be collecting donations of canned food items for the Salvation Army foodbank, which will help local families doing it tough over the holiday period. Members of the Ashburton Youth Council will be handing out free popcorn. The Mayor also encourages people to support their local retailers in the lead up to Christmas. The Christmas Busker Days will see a line-up of local talent spread Christmas cheer through music for shoppers in the CBD on Friday 23 December and Saturday 24 December, between 10am and 2pm.

“This is a good chance to come down and enjoy the atmosphere and buy local. It’s been an uncertain couple of years because of covid, but now things are getting back to normal, and we have a town centre to be proud of.”

Nights Of Lights is kindly supported by Hokonui. More information about the events can be found at nightsoflights.co.nz

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, 137 Havelock Street, (unless otherwise advised).

Ashburton Water Zone Committee – Tuesday 22 November, 1pm (livestreamed)

Submission deliberations for Draft Alfresco Dining Policy and Draft Speed Management Plan – Wednesday 23 November, 9am (live-streamed)

Council Meeting – Wednesday 23 November, 1pm (live-streamed)

Submission deliberations continued – Thursday 24 November, 9am (live-streamed)

Council Activity Briefings –Wednesday 30 November, 9.30am Audit and Risk Committee –Wednesday 30 November, 2pm (livestreamed)

ALCOHOL OFF LICENCE

NOTICE OF HEARING

A hearing before the Ashburton District Licensing Committee in the matter of an application by KD Kumar Investments Ltd for an off licence under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 has been adjourned until Friday 2 December

Venue: Council Chambers, 137 Havelock Street, Ashburton.

Time: 10am

RICK CATCHPOWLE

Secretary, District Licensing Committee

TRIENNIAL MEETINGS

PUBLIC NOTICES

ROAD CLOSURE

Ashburton District Council gives public notice of a road closure for the purpose of allowing the Ashburton Car Club to hold its “Gravel Bent Sprint Meeting” (with the exception of emergency vehicles) for the period indicated:

Roads to be closed:

• LE BRETONS ROAD, from Christys Road intersection

• LE BRETONS ROAD, from Denshires Road South intersection

• LE BRETONS ROAD, from Christys Road intersection for 2km

Period of Closure: From 8.30am until 5.30pm on Sunday, 20 November 2022

This notice of closure is made under the Local Government Act 1974 - Schedule 10 (11 (e)). It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the roads/ streets for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

NEIL MCCANN Group Manager Infrastructure

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PUBLIC NOTICES

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO LEASE LAND

The Ashburton District Council seeks expressions of interest to lease some, or all, of land described below;

1. 15-35 Bryant Street, Tinwald

Area: Approximately 1 hectare

2. 20 Bryant Street, Tinwald

Area: Approximately 1.3 hectares

Both sites contain a number of sheds, as well as yard space. A lease of up to 2.5 years will be offered to the successful tenderer/s.

Interested parties are welcome to contact Council officers to arrange an inspection of the land and buildings prior to lodging a tender.

Interested parties may express their interest by completing the appropriate tender documentation which may be obtained from Council’s Commercial Property Team at 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton, by phoning Council on 03 307 7700 or by e-mailing commercial@adc.govt.nz.

Tenders are to be enclosed in an envelope labelled “Bryant Street Lease Tender” and are to be either delivered or posted to reach Council by closing time of 4pm, Friday 18 November 2022. Address for tenders: Bryant Street Lease Tender, The Chief Executive Officer, Ashburton District Council, PO BOX 94, Ashburton 7700.

The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Officer for enquiries – Michelle Hydes, Property Advisor: 027 573 0265

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Greenstreet/Ashburton Forks Reserve Board - Monday 21 November, 7pm at Greenstreet Hall

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Dorie Reserve Board - Thursday 24 November, 7pm at Dorie Hall

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Decision a small bung for large hole

Trying to solve one problem by creating another is a dangerous road to, in this case, drive down.

Surely we can all agree that the Road to Zero campaign, launched in 2019 with a vision toward zero deaths and serious injuries on New Zealand roads is high-hope kind of stuff.

As long as there are motor vehicles with humans at the wheel there are going to be accidents. Mistakes are made and accidents do happen – that’s unavoidable. So, how do you combat it?

Sweeping changes to speed limits around the country is the answer it would seem. Waka Kotahi NZTA have come out with a radical plan to adjust and reduce speed limits at 440 locations around New Zealand – largely focusing on State Highways and their impact outside of schools and maraes.

It’s only a drop in the ocean

given that the changes will impact on roughly 500km of the 11,000km of highway roading network in this country – but it’s also got the potential impact of doing more harm than good.

Slowness causes impatience, which causes frustration which ultimately leads to bad decisions. And from those bad decisions come mistakes, accidents, injuries and sadly, death.

Locally the changes are minimal and mainly focus on reducing speed outside schools in our district. But there’s a few on the main network such as an area north of Rakaia leading into the township that will see reductions

should the changes be made and also in Methven heading north out of the township toward the Opuke Thermal Pools and Spa.

township.

While it’s encouraging to see proactive approaches towards making our roads safer for those

nowhere.

The Southern Motorway is a perfect example. One struggles to remember a fatal or serious accident occurring on that fine piece of roading since its inception – but travel a mere kilometre south to the small stretch of road between the southern edge of Rolleston and Burnham and there’s been countless accidents in the past few years.

That last one shouldn’t even be one to consider, it should just happen. Methven’s northern boundary is rapidly extending with the rapid increase of the Camrose sub-division on the eastern side of the main highway out of town and the increased amount of foot traffic towards the hot pools and the popular walkway that surrounds the

who use them there’s an element of imbalance about the whole situation that will cause even more frustration.

It’s all well and good having appropriate speed limits in place around heavily populated areas, but unless the roading networks around the country are improved to meet the current standards and requirements, you’re getting

Some of us may have initially laughed at the prospect of a fourlane highway from Ashburton through to Christchurch, but there’s proof in the numbers that in terms of a safety aspect it could be the best money spent in Canterbury on roading in quite some time.

Money much better spent than what this latest proposal from Waka Kotahi which, while holding some merits, is yet again another small bung trying to fix what is a very large hole.

Matt Markham

It’s all well and good having appropriate speed limits in place around populated areas, but unless the roading networks are improved to meet the current standards and requirements, you’re getting nowhere.

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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

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

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

Ashburton Pipe Band practice Pipe Band rooms, Every Monday, 7.30pm onwards.

Mid Canterbury Linedancers

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

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

Tuesdays

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

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

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

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

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

MSA Tai Chi Classes at 11am. Cost $3 per session at the MSA on Havelock Street.

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

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

Competition and social play, all welcome from 1pm at 115 Racecourse Road.

RSA Indoor Bowls

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

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

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

Waireka Croquet  Club

Draw 9.45am GC Handicap Singles. Ist Tuesday in the Month Handicap Singles 19 hoops. Draw 1.15pm. Singles Handicaps -0 5; 6-9; 10-16.

Wednesdays

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

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

Wednesday Walk Group 9.30am. Meet 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,

What’s on Where

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.

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

Thursdays

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

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

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

Mid Canterbury Badminton Club 9.30am-11am at EA Networks Sports Centre.

MSA Tai Chi Classes at 11am. 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.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

From 1.30pm at 115 Racecourse Road.

Fridays

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

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

Ashburton Justice of the Peace JP available for all signing services from 12-2pm. No appointment necessary. No fee. Community House. 44 Cass Street.

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

Saturdays

Ashburton Farmers Market Saturday mornings, 9am-12.30pm, north end West Street car park. Plants, hot and cold food, vegetables.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

Social play from 1.30pm at 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton

Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport from 10am - 3pm.

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

Seventh-Day Adventist Church

• 10am, Weekly worship & Bible Study.

• 11am, Sabbath singing & Sermon. At Grace Presbyterian Church building, 63 Princes St. Ashburton. All welcome!

Vintage Car Club

86 Maronan Road, Tinwald

The Museum and Parts Shed will be OPEN on Saturdays during the month of November, Time: 10.00am to 12 noon.

Waireka Croquet Club AC Singles or Doubles. Draw 9.45 and 12.45, GC Draw 1.15 pm Doubles. New players welcome,

mallets available.

Sundays

Ashburton Anglican Parish Sunday - St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park St, 10 am. Holy Communion

Sunday - St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Thomson St. 10 am. Holy Communion, 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month

St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 10am Morning Worship. Service led by Rev. Eric Mattock. All welcome. Sinclair Centre, Park Street.

Grace Presbyterian Church 10am at 63 Princes Street.

Hakatere Presbyterian Parish Morning Worship at 10am, Rev. Johanna Warren. 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 65 Oxford Street

• 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 127 Thomson Street Tinwald

Pickleball Ashburton Sunday is organised competition day at EA Networks Stadium from 5-7pm. Prior registration through our facebook page is required. Some courts are available for social play.

Every Monday and Saturday

Allenton Assn Croquet Club

Venue Allenton Sports Club. Monday, Saturday. Start every week Monday September 19 until March 27 2023. Starting time 1.15pm.

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

Methven Croquet Club We play croquet every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1.30pm at the Methven Domain. All welcome to come along

Every Tuesday and Friday

Methven Museum 60 Main St. Open Tuesday and Friday 2-4pm Does Dalgetys or Wright, Stephenson & Co or Pyne Gould Guinness ring a bell? Our current display is Farm Supplier Stores of Methven & districts (history since the early 1900s). Come in and learn how the stores evolved and fill out your name if you worked at any of them. Admission is free but donations are welcome

Every Thursday and Saturday

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

Every Wednesday, Saturday

Allenton Golf Croquet Club Wednesdays & Saturdays. Start every week from Wednesday September 21 2022 until March 29 2023, starting time 9.45am.

Last Sunday of every month

Nor’Westers Muso’s Club All are welcome, as is any style of music. 2pm6pm at Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern.

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

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

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.

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

of the month -9pm, and the fourth Thursday of the month 10.30am-3.30pm.

November events

St David’s Union Church

Day of Event: Sunday Date of Event: 20th November 2022 Starting Time: 9.30 am Name of Organisation: St David’s Union Church Nature of Event: Worship Service led by Rev Henry Mbambo Venue: 48 Allens Road, Ashburton

Day of Event: Monday Date of Event: 21st

November 2022 Starting Time: 6.00 am Name of Organisation: St David’s Union Church Nature of Event: Women’s Circuit Training Venue: 48 Allens Road, Ashburton

Day of Event: Tuesday Date of Event: 22nd

November 2022 Starting Time: 9.30 am Name of Organisation: St David’s Union Church Nature of Event: Walking Group meets outside church Venue: 48 Allens Road

Day of Event: Wednesday Date of Event: 23rd November 2022 Starting Time: 6.00 am Name of Organisation: St David’s Union Church Nature of Event: Women’s Circuit Training Venue: 48 Allens Road, Ashburton

Day of Event: Wednesday Date of Event: 23rdh

November 2022 Starting Time: 9.30 am Name of Organisation: St David’s Union Church Nature of Event: Steady As You Go Venue: 48 Allens Road, Ashburton

Day of Event: Thursday Date of Event: 24th

November 2022 Starting Time: 10.00 am Name of Organisation: St David’s Union Church Nature of Event: Fit Kidz for preschoolers & caregivers Venue: 48 Allens Road, Ashburton

Day of Event: Friday Date of Event: 25th November 2022 Starting Time: 6.00 am Name of Organisation: St David’s Union Church Nature of Event: Women’s Circuit Training

Venue: 48 Allens Road, Ashburton

Ashburton Horticultural Society

Meeting on Friday November 18. Pot Luck Lunch at 1pm. Ashburton Domain Pavilion, Walnut Avenue. This our final meeting for 2022, new members welcome.

Waireka Croquet Club

Philip Street. Tuesdays, Waireka Croquet Club GC Draw 9.45am and 1.15 Singles.

Vintage Car Club

86 Maronan Road, Tinwald. The Museum and Parts Shed will be open on the following Saturdays during November, from 10am to 12 noon: November 19 and 26.

Mini Market

At St Andrew’s Church Hall, Rakaia, by the 2 Big Trees. Saturday Novembe 26, 10.00am to 12-noon. Lots of interesting goods for sale. Christmas Opportunity to sell surplus goods. Have a stall for $10.00. Bargains galore. Project supporting the Rakaia Community. Contact dottsknights@gmail.com

Methven House and Garden Tour Sunday, November 27, 10am until 4 pm. Methven Aged Persons Welfare Association and Methven Care Trust are holding their House and Garden Tour to raise funds for our small community rest home. This year there are seven unique and exciting properties mostly hidden away from view. Lunch is available in the garden of one of our homeowners. Maps supplied to ticket holders prior to the day.

Weavers

November 19, 10am. Upstairs at Ashfords.

Creative Fibre

November 21, 10am. Plains Museum.

Celtic Squash Club

Annual general meeting, November 24, 7pm, at the clubrooms on Keenans Road.

Reigning supreme on a gorgeous 2023sqm section, this gorgeous Billy Thomas character home with original timber and window detailing throughout offers exciting possibilities for homeowners or developers in a sought after location across from the Ashburton Domain.

The open plan kitchen/dining area offers a generous countrystyle kitchen with access outside while the sunroom and large separate lounge provide

inviting spaces to relax.

Another formal lounge at the front of the house has gorgeous views to the domain.

There are four bedrooms, one downstairs and three upstairs with built-in wardrobes, three bathrooms – one downstairs and two upstairs.

Great storage throughout as well as a large double garage. Private, quiet and secluded, this home is ready for a new owner to restore or develop. Call now to view.

Something special here

For Sale Buyers $768,000+ View Sat 19 Nov 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU97002 For Sale Buyers $678,000+ View Sat 19 Nov 1.00 - 1.45pm Web pb.co.nz/AU109840

$730,000+ View Sat 19 Nov 10.45 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AU111634 Netherby 14 For Sale Buyers $195,000+ View Sun 20 Nov 11.00 - 12.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AU106204

Orchard Ashburton 19/1242 River Road Open Home Fulltime home or holiday destination Located in Lower Hakatere, this 75m2 home has been in the family for 11 years receiving numerous upgrades including new roof, new Hardiplank exterior, aluminium windows, rewiring and plumbing and features spacious lounge, modern kitchen and offers two bedrooms; one double and one single. Part of the Hakatere Hut Association community, this property is only 15 minutes from Ashburton. 2 1 1

Grove Open Home Entertainers For Sale Buyers $160,000+ View Sun 20 Nov 11.00 - 12.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AU112083

2 2 For Sale For Sale Buyers $590,000+ View Sat 19 Nov 2.15 - 2.45pm Web pb.co.nz/AU111591 Ashburton 11/1242 River Road Open Home Front row sea views Outgrowing their family home of 16 years, this property at Lower Hakatere makes the ideal weekend getaway or everyday retreat. Offering three bedrooms, two living areas, central kitchen and great outdoor living, this home has been lovingly renovated over the years, retaining its character and charm, but updated to withstand the elements. New internal and exterior cladding, large log fire. 3 1 2

Davidson

Ashburton 319 Havelock Street For Sale Buyers $270,000+ View Sun 20 Nov 12.15 - 12.45pm Web pb.co.nz/AU105594

Hampstead Allenton 131B Walnut Avenue Open Home Modern with superb location Only six years old, this modern two bedroom townhouse is privately tucked away, across from the Ashburton Domain. Spacious open plan living featuring entertainers kitchen, great storage and central island, sunny north/west facing lounge with heat pump and sliding doors out to patio and easy care backyard with pop-up irrigation. Two large bedrooms, master with triple wardrobing. 2 1 1

4 Ashburton 22 Hakatere Drive Open Home Price Adjustment Completely renovated featuring new kitchen, bathroom and log fire, this two bedroom home has new flooring throughout, is fully insulated, offers new exterior cladding, new plumbing and wiring and has open plan living capturing all day sun and wrap around deck for summer BBQ’s. With its easy care gardens, carport and extra off street parking for a second car plus camper van. 2 1 1 1

For Ashburton 14 Hakatere Drive Open Home Sea views, village setting Upper Hakatere - a peaceful village offering community and tranquillity with sea views right from your kitchen. Privately nestled away, this unique two bedroom home offers a spacious lounge with heat pump and log fire, separate kitchen with great storage and indoor outdoor living with covered BBQ area the whole family can enjoy - all on a Freehold title. 2 1 1 2

Allenton For Sale $350,000 View Sun 20 Nov 1.00 - 1.30pm Web pb.co.nz/AL107740 Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 Proud to be here

Mount Somers 7 Pattons Road

NEW LISTING/OPEN HOME

NEW LISTING/OPEN HOME

Cosy and Quiet

17 Woodham Drive, ALLENTON

This lovely two bedroom home is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac.

A front standalone townhouse which gets the morning sun in the kitchen then pours into the dining/living rooms.

The kitchen has ample storage, a separate laundry and a heat pump and log burner in the lounge room.

A sliding door opens onto a covered veranda. Two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. Bathroom with bath, shower and vanity and a

separate toilet.

Outdoor gardens are well maintained with some vege planter boxes.

A single car garage with a shared driveway, fully fenced.

This property will make the perfect home for you so don't delay your viewing.

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Offers Over: $440,000 Web ID AUE3493382

View: Sunday, 1pm - 1.30pm

Don't Miss This One!

141A Bowen Street, RAKAIA

Ready for a change or to buy yourself your first home?

This is a fabulous opportunity to buy a four bedroom home, three doubles, one single, all with built-in wardrobes.

Large family size deck for entertaining friends and family. New fencing and new carpets throughout.

One bathroom, separate toilet and separate laundry cupboard.

Open plan kitchen with indoor/outdoor flow. Ample off-street parking and room for family and

pets. Fully fenced and ready for you to enjoy. Call today to book a viewing or see you at the open home.

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Offers Over: $465,000 Web ID RU3499416 View: Sunday, 2.30pm - 3pm

Dream Big

Character Beauty

Brand New And Waiting For You

163A William Street, ASHBURTON

This brand new build is now wanting new owners. A private property with indoor-outdoor flow.

The property has two bathrooms and three double bedrooms, master has en suite plus sliding door onto the backyard.

Open plan living area with sliding door, heated with a heat pump.

A fabulous style kitchen with modern features and ample storage. Room for the double fridge and a corner pantry.

The garage is a generous size with loft storage.

Tucked in the rear of the garage is the laundry. Easy care section with new landscaping and concrete paths surround the property for easy access.

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Offers Over: $655,000 Web ID AUE3125730

View: Sunday, 12.15pm - 12.45pm

Opportunity Knocks!

69 Eton Street, HAMPSTEAD

Don't look past an opportunity that allows you to choose your own path! With options of subdividing, buying your first home or investing, 69 Eton has come up with the goods!

Set on a 916m2 section you will find a split level stone home with three double bedrooms. You will enjoy preparing meals in the modernised kitchen and there's plenty of room for the family in the spacious lounge that is made cosy with the free-standing log burner. Keep that home handyman or woman happy with

the large garage with games room or workshop attached.

You can relax when the children or pets are outside as the section is fully fenced. Don't delay with this one. Call today!

11.30am - 12 noon

Home Is Where The Heart Is

161 Harrison Street, ALLENTON

Do not miss your opportunity to view this very spacious four bedroom home in the heart of Allenton.

Situated on a large section amongst an established garden this home offers plenty of options for the whole family.

The kitchen, complete with dishwasher and pantry and dining area are open plan.

There is a separate living room which is accessed through doors to the dining space. The sun streams into the living area which adds to

the appeal of this home. With a large separate laundry and fabulous attached bonus room, for those who want to work from home this is possibly the perfect place to do it from, your new working space could be right here. Do not hesitate to view.

Grand Opportunity

9 Catherwood Avenue, ALLENTON

Step inside this gorgeous architecturally designed home, filled with amazing architectural features and you will be instantly impressed.

Positioned on a double section in two titles amongst a beautiful established garden and situated in a prime location.

This five bedroom home offers space and comfort that the whole family will enjoy. Some remedial work will be required to this property which will provide an excellent opportunity for the astute buyer.

Two living areas, three counting the beautiful lightfilled atrium plus a separate office. Two to three bathrooms, gives options to have extended family.

With ample storage, triple car garaging and a separate laundry this property will appeal to everyone.

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By Negotiation Web ID AUW3358826

View: Saturday, 10.45am - 11.15am

Offers Over: $675,000 Web ID AUW3376570

Three-bay

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25 Middle Road, ALLENTON

This lovely brick and weatherboard home is set on a 878m2 section. Four bedrooms with two updated bathrooms. You will love the open plan living with a spacious lounge flowing into the dining and updated kitchen. Separate laundry with plenty of storage. Outside deck area is the perfect spot for outdoor living. This home has recently been re-wired, painted, new plumbing and new roof. This lovely home really does tick all the boxes and is a must see!

Allenton Location

19A Baker Street, ALLENTON

Tucked away in a private rear section, this home will be brand new. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, master with en suite and WIR. Open plan kitchen, dining and living areas perfectly positioned for the sun and heated with a heat pump. There is a separate laundry as you walk through to the double garage. The property will be easy care with room for off-street parking.

Brand New and Coming Soon

53 Robinson Street, ASHBURTON

One of the last remaining undeveloped sites in the Riverside Industrial Estate. Central location close to the town centre, will suit a variety of business uses. Fully fenced 2100m2 site providing street frontage of approx. 30 metres.

pole shed with concrete floor, one bay lock-up with staffroom and toilet amenities. Could supplement the use of the site prior to future development. Some casual lease/tenancy income provides an offset to holding cost.

Riverside Industrial Estate

Negotiation Web ID ACS3401118

65 Tancred Street, ASHBURTON

Situated right in the heart of Ashburton's CBD, this 84.65m2 ground floor space offers different options to suit your business. Create one large retail space or utilise the current configuration which comprises a large front space, two private rooms, a separate kitchen, three toilets and two heat pumps. With the private consulting rooms it would be ideal for beauty therapy, physio/ massage clinics or similar nature business.

Central Retail Space

By Negotiation Web ID ACL3287589

FOR LEASE

Sarah to finally defend title

Matt Markham

Sarah O’Reilly will finally get to defend her Australasian Young Drivers’ crown.

The Mid Canterbury horsewoman, who is setting all sorts of records and pace as she rockets up the historic standings of junior drivers in New Zealand, was named this week by Harness Racing New Zealand as one of three young Kiwi drivers who will head to Australia later this year.

She won the title when it was last held, back in 2019 in New Zealand. Since then, Covid restrictions have put a halt to the series, but it’s rejuvenated this year and will be a part of the Inter Dominion Series in Victoria.

O’Reilly will be joined on the flight over by fellow talents Sam Thornley and Crystal Hackett.

Both O’Reilly and Hackett gained selection by being the best performed drivers in the South and North Islands

this year while Thornley grabbed his spot in the series by finishing second in the recent New Zealand Junior Drivers’ Championship.

That series was won by O’Reilly who claimed the title for the third time in her career.

The series will see the drivers compete in nine separate races across five different race tracks during the course of a week. They’ll drive at Ararat, Ballarat, Maryborough and Bendigo before competing on one of the biggest stages in harness racing, Inter Dominion Grand Final night at Melton on December 10.

It’s a busy week for O’Reilly who was in Manawatu on Tuesday where she drove a winner for Michael House. She was then at Rangiora yesterday before heading south to Winton to drive today.

Saturday will see her driving at Timaru before getting back to the grass track racing circuit at Motukarara on Sunday.

With 58 wins for the season, she’s odds on to claim this year’s national junior drivers’ premiership with a 20 win margin over her closest rival, Mark Hurrell.

Altrusa Ashburton

Our October Progamme Meeting was at the Hakatere Marae, where we were warmly welcomed by Michelle Brett, Tipene Phillips and others, with the waiata “E Hara e te Mea”. After our two-course meal, Michelle outlined Māori history, customs, the Treaty of Waitangi and the foreseeable future of Maoridom. The Literacy Committee collected three boxes of children’s books, for Christmas gifts through St Vincent’s, Salvation Army and Presbyterian Support, and are also making picture cards for refugees. Quilts have been made for community needs, and toiletries collected for donations to Women’s Refuge. We donated food for the Ashburton Food Bank. Our Service Committee co-ordinated the distribution of swimming bags made by our Altrusa working bee, to children at five local schools, each containing a swimming towel. A morning tea with Afghani women refugees helped them practise their English. Our Christmas Party will be held at the end of November. Denise will represent us in the Lions Project in early December, decorating a Christmas tree. Our own annual Christmas Tree of Remembrance will be in the Arcade from December 12

Ashburton Bowling Club

At the Sub Centre O’80’s triples competition played on 7th November at MSA, Ashburton bowlers, playing as part of composite teams, fared very well! Trevor Watson played in the team coming 1st; Tony Blain and Shirley Maw played in the team coming 2nd; Murray Anderson played in the team coming 3rd; Charlie Leech played in the team coming 4th. Well done to everyone and to your fellow team octogenarians! Ashburton Ladies Championship singles has now reached the Final! This was played on Tuesday morning (the 15th) at 10am. The Finalists were

Laraine Mills and Leonie Spargo – good luck ladies! Ashburton Ladies Championship pairs will commence this week and will continue on the coming Thursdays and Tuesdays. The men’s Championship matches are progressing at a satisfactory rate. At the Allenton Show Day triples on the 11th, Murray Anderson and John Kewish came 3rd as part of a composite Allenton team. We had a good turnout for our Saturday Rollover triples this week and the weather helped a great deal! The placings are as follows: 1st T Blain, G Sparks, N Stuthridge – 2 wins, 11 ends, 2nd G Taylor, K Walker, D Murcott, C Corbet – 2 wins, 10 ends, 3rd M Anderson, C Bird, M Watson – 2 wins, 9 ends. To come: Milsom Cup – Men Only – 2 bowl triples – 10am – 20th November, Friday Triples – Plate – 12.30 pm – 25th November, Inhouse Quaich Trophy – Plate – Names on board – 1.15 pm - 26th November, Bowman Cup – Ladies Fours – 10am28th November. So, some busy times ahead! Good bowling everyone!

Ashburton Golf Club

Well the first part of the RMF Silva Cup finals series was played last Saturday and what a topsy turvy day it was, so we now head into final round with a real game on our hands. Big mover of the day was the Adrian Hopwood, before the game started he was not even in the top 20 and was just there for a casual hit, but a couple of late call offs from finalists saw him bumped up to 20th place and a shot at the big prize. He grabbed his chance with both hands, shooting a level par round off a 5 handicap for a net 67. Everybody else in the top 20 were either level with their handicap or worse. Now I reckon every one, down to Gaby in 12th place has got a decent chance of winning. As we move into the final round, with all the bonus shots taken into consideration, Paddy still sits on top with net 66, one

SPORTS RESULTS

Waireka Croquet Club

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McCorkindale 7 vs Janet Skerrett g; David Galvin 6 vs Jamie Perry 5; Doubles: Chris Spittal & Logan McCorkindale 7 vs Graeme Simpson & Oscar Baird/Gosling 4; Reece McCorkindale & David Galvin 7 vs Jamie Parry & Janet Skerrett 2; Total games won: Waireka 9, Aorangi 1; Total hoops won: Waireka 6, Aorangi

Intermediate Grade: Waireka Red vs Aorangi White: Singles: Bev Blair 7 vs Judy Houston 3; Audrey Leath 5 vs Lindsey Thompson 7; Colin Lamb 7 vs Peter Rae 4; Bail Benseman 7 vs Gavin Young 5; Bev Blair 7 vs Lindsey Thompson 3; Audrey Leath 5 vs Judy Houston 7; Colin Lamb 7 vs Gavin Young 2; Gail Benseman 4 vs Peter Rae 7: Doubles: Bev Blair & Audrey Leath 3 vs Judy Houston & Lindsey Thompson 7; Colin Lamb & Gail Benseman 7 vs Peter Rae & Gavin Young 6; Total games won: Waireka Red 6, Aorangi White 4: Total hoops: Waireka Red 59; Aorangi White 51.

Waireka White vs Aorangi Blue: Singles: Pauline Scott 5 vs Bob Penty 7; John Davis 7 vs Joyce Jones 5; Eva Kircher 7

shot ahead of Richard Mc and Hoppy on 67. Arkwright, Hayden, Kev Smith and John Ramsey sit on 71 then Lefty, Robbie, Bruce, Charlie and Gaby are on 72. We have 4 prizes up for grabs, of course first place takes the sub thanks to RMF Silva. Second place will get a beautiful brand new golf bag thanks to Matt Davis and Sega golf, then third and fourth get club bar vouchers, so all in all, well worth digging in for a good score. The game of the day is the Santa Marie trophy which is a stroke round off the blue tees. Good luck to all. The actual winner over the field last Saturday was Rob McMillan with a nett 66 just pipping Grant Hastie on countback and Shane Beaven was a shot further back with Hoppy. Top pick up of the day was $200 by Lefty May for having two 2’s in the round, thanks to the jackpot system kindly set up and sponsored by Richie Mc and the JAE Services team. Coming up soon at the club we have the club closing day, then the Radius Care Xmas salvers and the very popular Property Brokers Shootout qualifying. There is no time to catch your breath, its gonna be busy. Next weeks report could be more of a garbled mess, coming to you from Palmy North and the Jolly Boys tour. Good golfing.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

The Clubs NZ Tournament was held over the weekend with good placings from the local players.

Triples Championship Winners: Bruno Falco, Erik Ross, Karen Stephen. Third = Karen and Neville Bensdorp, Mark Richardson, Adelys Taraunu, Jonathan Crum, Trevor Nish. Consolante Winners: Jan Guilford, Lani Taraunu, Karine Crum, Third: Ellen Pithie, Lyn Whinham, Adair Jones, Plate: Winners: Nicky Foden, Carol and Gary Hogg, Third: Kate Marriott, Mavis Thompson, Anne Rutherford, Ashburton / Tima-

ru. Doubles: Championship Winners: Erik Ross, Bruno Falco, Runners Up: Jan Guilford, Marion Harrison, Third: Mavis Thompson, Ron Paterson. Ashburton / New Brighton, Championship Consolante Winners: Neville Bensdorp, Peter Marriott, Third: Jonathan Crum, Kevin Stentiford, Plate Runners Up: Lani Taraunu, Nicky Foden, Third: Karine Crum, Mick Little, Plate Consolation Third = Adair Jones, Kate Marriott, Ellen Pithie, Lyn Whinham, Bowl Runners up: Shona Husband, Trevor Nish. Singles Championship Winner: Neville Bensdorp, Consolante Winner: Erik Ross, Plate Runner Up: Mick Little, Third: Trevor Nish. The Club enjoyed hosting this event and was very pleased with the numbers attending. The year is winding down with our break up in a month’s time. In the mean time we invite you to join us at 115 Racecourse Road on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday about 1pm to play.

Ashburton Musical Club

The Club was presented with ‘An Afternoon of Song’ on Sunday, November 6. The musicians were Jeremy Woodside –pianist, Alex Doig – baritone, and Emma Gilkinson – soprano. Alex commented on the comparative small number of songs for baritone soloists. Many of the lyrics came from English poets some of whom wrote the accompanying music. The subject matters of the songs were sea, land and military endeavour; all of which told a story. His selection included; The Vagabond, bright is the ring of words, Fair Robin I Love, Sea Fever, The Bells of San Marie, Vagabond, from Masefield poems, a Shrophshire lad, the Old Superb, Fear no more the heat o’ the sun, Silent Noon and Three Saltwater Ballads. Emma in a strong soprano voice sang from musical theatre; Spring, Somewhere over the Rainbow, Wishing You were somehow here again and finishing with the Irish blessing. The

CLUB NEWS DRAWS

vs Gordon Hardacre 5; Joyce Davis 7 vs Dan Stevens 6; Pauline Scott 7 vs Joyce Jones 5; John Davis 7 vs Bob Penty 4; Eva Kircher 7 vs Dan Stevens 5; Joyce Davis 7 vs Gordon Hardacre 5; Doubles: Pauline Scott & John Davis 5 vs Bob Penty & Joyce Jones 7; Eva Kircher & Joyce. Total games won: Waireka White 7; Aorangi Blue 2; Total hoops: Waireka White 66, Aorangi 53.

Primary Grade: Waireka Red vs Awamoa Gardens: Singles: Judith Smith 7 vs Mary Bear 4; Jocelyn Molloy 5 vs Janie Milan 7; Heather Kaye 4 vs Julie Pringle 7; Geoff Beaumont 3 vs Kay Scrivener 7; Judith Smith 3 vs Janie Milan 7; Jocelyn Molloy 3 vs Mary Bear 7; Heather Kaye 7 vs Kay Scrivener 5; Geoff Beaumont 7 vs Julie Pringle 6; Doubles: Judith Smith & Jocelyn Molloy

5 vs Mary Bear & Janie Milan 7; Heather Kaye & Geoff Beaumont 2 vs Julie Pringle & Kay Scrivener 7; Total games Won: Waireka Red 2, Awamoa Gardens 8;

Total hoops: Waireka Red 46; Awamoa Gardens 64.

Waireka White vs West End: Singles: Carol Greer 7 vs Sandra Prue 6; Jan McClelland 3 vs Gins Tackney 7; Jenny Adams 4 vs Kate Cox 7; Gaylene Smith 4 vs Dan Evans 7; Carol Greer 3 vs Gina Tackney 7; Jan McClellend 6 vs Sandra Prue 7; Jenny Adams 3 vs Dan Evans 7; Gaylene Smith 7 vs Kate Cox; Doubles: Carol Greer & Jan McClelland 7 vs Sandra Prue & Gina Tackney 5; Jenny Adams & Gaylene Smith 2 vs 3 vs Kate Cox & Dan Evans 7; Total games won: Waireka White 3, West End 7; Total

piano accompaniment was demanding and played by Jeremy with sympathy and emphasis, when required. The programme was thought provoking and well received. The musicians were generous in sharing their experiences with the members at the finish of the recital. A great afternoon for the club.

Mid Canterbury Ladies Friendship Club

President Julie Begg welcomed members to a recent meeting of the Friendship Club. Birthdays and Anniversaries were celebrated after the singing of the National Anthem. There was a report on the trip to Coniston, and a member read a poem about dunnies. Members were reminded of the meal at the RSA on 30 November and the Christmas meal at Hakatere on 14 December. The coffee morning is on Wednesday 16 November at Taste. Members were looking very smart in hats and sharing their Royal memorabilia. Some members told the stories of their hats, one even had knitted vegetables on the glamorous item she was wearing. One hat had been purchased for a wedding in France, but another wore a gardening hat. We were reminded of the Panama hats that many of us had to wear to secondary school. Some had badges on their hats as a reminder of places they had visited, and several wore their “going away” hats. One member told of her mother purchasing a hat for 7 ½ guineas, extremely expensive, and then being reluctant to tell her husband how much it had cost. The Royal items were shown, several members having met members of the Royal Family. The thought for the month was – “Friends pick us up when we fall down, and if they can’t pick us up, they lie down beside and listen for a while.” Next meeting is 14 December, if you would like to join us phone Julie 3084254 or Rae 3088927.

hoops: Waireka White 46; West End 62.

■ Bowls

Ashburton Bowling Club

Milsom Cup Triples – Sunday, November 20. 10am start, 9:30am cup of tea. Our grateful thanks to our sponsors, Patersons Funeral Services. Whites of club colours to be worn.

The following skips have teams entered; G Eder, R Gutbertlet, M Hill, Hinds 1, Hinds 2, Hinds 3, T Inwood, C Kellett, B Mayson, A Miller, L Muir, B Osborne, M Skilling, K Walker, 1 reserve. Another team wanted. For information contact G Eder 3077498.

Having been defending champion since 2019, Sarah O’Reilly will finally get to defend her Australasian Young Drivers title in Australia later this year.

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Tennis stars shine once again

Incidentally, after taking each other on in the singles, the pair combined to win the women’s doubles title winning the final 6-2, 3-6 and 10-7.

Ashburton tennis players put their names up in lights over the long weekend in Christchurch competing in both the Canterbury Open and Canterbury Primary and Intermediate School Championships.

Tessa McCann continued her standing as one of the region’s brightest female stars with a great weekend on the court picking up a runner-up finish in the women’s open singles and then took out the women’s doubles to boot.

McCann is now based in Christchurch, but considers Mid Canterbury home and is one of our most decorated Gala Cup identities with seven straight singles victories.

She lined up against a small but talented field of eight players at the weekend working her way through to the final with two strong wins.

In the final she met Abby Mason and after a tight first set which finished 5-7 in favour of Mason the match looked well poised.

Mason had other ideas though and breezed through the second set to win 6-1 and take the match and the title.

Early on in the season it’s been busy times for McCann who as well as preparing for notable tournaments such as the Canterbury Open has been plying her trade up and down the country.

She’s featured as the No.1 in the Cashmere side in Tennis Canterbury’s Division One competition and gained an invitation to play in Auckland’s premier interclub competition the Caro Bowl as well.

Running alongside the Canterbury Open on the weekend was the Canterbury Primary and Intermediate School Championships which were also held at Wilding Park.

Riley Breen was among the action during the tournament finishing runner-up in a field of 16 players in the Intermediate Year 7 and 8 boys’ singles.

He breezed his way through the early rounds before taking on Alvin Na, the competition’s No.1 seed in the final.

Breen was unable to withstand the game of his peer but put in a huge fight, losing 5-7 3-6.

Breen’s efforts over the competition earned him qualification to compete in the South Island Primary Schools’ Championships later in the season.

Blind and Low Vision the winners

Croquet players from all around the Canterbury region converged on Ashburton last week.

And they did so for a great cause.

The annual Canstaff Blind and Low Vision tournament was held

at the Waireka Croquet Club last Friday with 56 players stepping out onto the lawns to compete for the day.

Play was split into the sport’s two formats, Association Croquet and Golf Croquet with 14

players from Waireka, Methven, Allenton, South Canterbury and Canterbury clubs taking on the Association Croquet competition.

After five hours of play, consisting of two matches – Allenton Croquet Club’s Barbara Field was crowned victorious in the senior competition ahead of Owen Evans, a visiting player from Cashmere.

St James Park’s Marguaritte Rogers took home the junior title ahead of Allenton’s Ann Sunbeam.

The Golf Croquet tournament which featured 42 players from Waireka, Waimate, South Canterbury, Geraldine and Canterbury clubs, drew a strong field but one of Mid Canterbury’s most in-form players continued his great run of form.

David Galvin, just a week after a victorious trip to South Canterbury for their handicap doubles picked up the Section one title for a home club success. He defeated Leath Geddes from Geraldine who claimed the runner up prize.

Section two also went down to the wire with Herman Zegerman from Hornby victorious ahead of Waireka’s Geoff Beaumont, who was incidentally Galvin’s partner in South Canterbury earlier in the month.

Following the completion of the day’s events, Waireka Croquet Club’s president Audrey Leath made a presentation to Alan Hall of the Blind and Low Vision Foundation of all the proceeds from the day’s tournaments.

A coast challenge for everyone

By Rachael Rickard

Haven’t competed in this event yet?

Then come and make 2022 your year and be charmed by this fantastic event.

Challenge yourself with the 35km Classic or 23km Recreational mountain bike ride.

Or get the family together for the 12km Family Ride. If biking is not for you then lace up your trainers and test yourself with the 21km off-road half marathon or get your running buddies together for the 12km or 5km recreational and fun run.

After less huff and puff?

Then why not soak up the scenery on the 12km or 5km walks.

There is an event for everyone, and you can register online today. Register online at www.longbeachcoastalchallenge.com

Rachael Rickard is a committee member of the 2022 Ruralco Longbeach Coastal Challenge. This Committee is made of up representatives from the Longbeach School and the Hinds and Districts Lions. Funds from the event are split 50/50 between the groups with each using its share to assist with the charities it supports.

Tessa McCann finished runner-up in the Women’s Singles at the Canterbury Open last weekend, but then turned around to win the doubles final.

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Matt Markham

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Waireka Croquet Club president, Audrey Leath makes a presentation to Alan Hill of the Blind and Low Vision Foundation.

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for wealth via care, perhaps (7)

Spread in the US managed by the church (5)

Dress to a different layout, including various types (8)

Troublesome child may choose the French (6)

Hanging ornaments an author might stand for (8)

One’s appearance after fifty has nothing to sanction (4)

To stick in it is more than one can bear (6)

Big Westminsterite, Democrat leader, will not be rigid (4)

Harsh turn verse takes round end of rhyme (6)

Those who bat first for corkscrews (7)

Let dog go, Leah: sun is out! (7) 13. The locality where I’d turned up was harsh (8) 14. Puts something over players in the field (6) 15. Sees pictures of me as doctor, perhaps (6) 16. Mean to be at home to be conducive (6) 19. There isn’t any Japanese drama one loses head for (4)

Ring of sanctity for Prince Henry came to nothing (4)

Your Stars

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Time passes differently depending on your company. Some friends make six hours seem like a blink. Other times, 10 minutes can seem an eternity. Today’s minutes will stretch or snap according to rhythms of the heart.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): There are altars in churches and altars embodied – rooms of the heart open for prayers and offerings, burning to be kneeled at, longing for the sacredness of your attention.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): One record broken is all you need to be a record-breaker. One beautiful feature and you’re a beauty. One talent is all you need to be successful. Don’t even think about the flaws; focus on the one shining thing.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You don’t need to leave the world to find yourself, create yourself or improve yourself. Spiritual enlightenment could happen on a retreat, but it is more likely to happen while cleaning your house.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You show up for the needs of others, provided you know who needs what. The first step is having open channels of communication, and the second is being available to them.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): One of the best things you can do for your creative spirit is to love its products no matter what they look like. Receive your own work as you would the drawing of a child – with sweet enthusiasm.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Your power move: Withdraw your outwardly directed attention, and aim your life-force to a place inside you. The doorway to your dreams is front and centre of your own mind.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You have your own beliefs about how much reciprocity and justice is in the world. But if you knew for certain your every action, thought and intention would return to you, how would you proceed?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): People see you. You don’t have to tell others who you really are because your character radiates through your every action. Beware of those who talk about how good they are. Why do they need to?

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): To fret over mistakes or obsess about shortcomings is the very definition of drama – right for television, wrong for your life. You’ll let it go, shake it off and continue to find what works.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): As you give, so shall you receive – although the time frame is anyone’s guess! Still, your aim is to put something fascinating, unique, warm and loving into the world, and on this, you will succeed.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You have behaved honourably in a situation. Would a bit of publicity steal from the nobility of your action? Absolutely. The definition of nobility is that it’s done for its own sake. Avoid the tarnished trophy of glory.

Assistant SextonMachinery Operator

Performing a range of tasks to keep our cemeteries beautiful, you will also operate a number of different machines from line trimmers to chainsaws to our excavator.

You will also be involved in a number of operational cemetery tasks such as burial preparation and care and adornment tasks.

Our standard working week is Monday to Friday, 8 hours each day starting at 7.30am. This position will provide a challenge, satisfaction and you will ensure that our customers needs are met during a most difficult time.

To find out more about this vacancy and what the Ashburton District Council has to offer you - go to our website.

Applications close on Tuesday, 22 November 2022.

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers

FIRE EXTINGUISHER TECHNICIAN

We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our team!

We are looking for someone enthusiastic to be a fire extinguisher technician.

No experience required and full training will be provided, but experience is a bonus.

You just need to be…

• Physically fit,

• Willing to learn and be trained,

• Ready to be out and about most of the time servicing extinguishers on our clients’ sites,

• Happy to help any team member that might need assistance,

• Good in following instructions and knows how to listen, and most importantly, have a pleasing personality and proper work ethics.

Having a full NZ driver’s licence is a must as a work vehicle would be provided.

If this sounds like you, please send your updated CV and cover letter on why you want to work with us to info@talbotsecurity.co.nz

XMAS SHOW

Opening Saturday, November 19, and will run till December 11. 10am to 4pm Daily

Short Street Studio

Guest artist – Paul Smith with 18 members exhibiting a great selection of artworks.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Rakaia Rugby Club AGM

Monday,5 December 7.30pm

Rakaia Bowling Club. Players,members and intending members welcome to attend J.M.Lawler. Secrretary

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 8.30am12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

MEETINGS,

DEATHS

FERGUSON, Murray (Fergie) –Passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home, on November 13, 2022. Loved son of the late Mildy and Bob Ferguson (formerly of Bushside), and brother of the late Ian, and Jackie.

Respected uncle of his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Ferguson family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets.

Ashburton on MONDAY, November 21, commencing at 2pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

DEATHS

INESON, Judith Ann –On November 13, 2022, peacefully at home, Ashburton. In her 86th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Mervyn. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Geoff and Judy, and Warren. Loving grandmother of Connor. At Judith’s request a private cremation has been held.

A low pressure system over the Tasman Sea influences New Zealand’s weather through the weekend with strengthening northeasterlies and a series of fronts crossing the country. The low crosses the country on Sunday and gives way to strengthening northwesterlies.

MOTORING

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

FERGUSON, Murray (Fergie) –Passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home, on November 13, 2022. Dearly loved and respected cousin and friend of the late Ron, and Edith Paterson, and family.

“Your cheeky sense of humour will be missed by all.”

Our sincere thanks to the staff at Tuarangi Home for the wonderful care of Murray over the past 10 years. It was very much appreciated.

WHYTE, Veronica Louise (Ronnie), (nee Evans) –On November 15, 2022, peacefully in Ashburton, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Donald and Leigh, and Ann. Much loved Gran/Granny of Glen and MJ, Angela and Regan, Damian and Alison, Alicia and Tim, Monica and Laura, Nicole and Vaun, and Ethan and greatGran/Granny of her 8 greatgrandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made online at bit.ly/vlwhyte1511. Messages to the Whyte family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Ronnie’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on TUESDAY, November 22, commencing at 2pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Thursday

Mountain weather hazards: Thunderstorm, Wind Chill.

Partly cloudy. Early showers about the Mackenzie District becoming isolated this morning. Showers becoming widespread around midday, some heavy and possibly thundery in the afternoon and evening, then easing.

Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: Light.

Freezing level: About 2800m.

Friday

Mountain weather hazards: Thunderstorm, Wind Chill.

Rain developing, heavy falls possible and the chance of a thunderstorm.

Wind at 1000m: Light becoming E 40 km/h in the afternoon.

Wind at 2000m: Light becoming E 50 km/h in the afternoon.

Freezing level: About 2800m.

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2:57am 12:58pm 3:20am 2:03pm 3:41am 3:10pm

FinalWhistle

calling time on a week of sport

Holding court

Tessa McCann’s standing in Canterbury tennis circles continued last weekend when she won the Canterbury Open women’s doubles and also finished runner-up in the women’s singles.

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