Ashburton Guardian, Thursday, October 13, 2022

Bullying review under way

Ashburton College principal Ross Preece has provided more details about the review following consultation with the school board, New Zealand School Trustees Association (NZSTA), and the Ministry of Education, which included a visit from a ministry representative.

“What we want to know is if there is something wrong with our procedures that has stopped these people from coming forward.

“If there are parents with genuine concerns we want to know what those concerns are,” Preece said.

Ashburton College will start an inde pendent review into procedures relating to bullying when term four starts next week.

Potential bullying issues at the college were raised in recent coverage on na tional television which detailed at least 16 accounts of bullying over a near 10 year period. One incident, from earlier this year, suggested a 14-year old girl had attempted suicide after being bul lied at the school.

Preece was at pains to emphasise that the review had not been forced upon the school by the ministry “which had been supportive through the process”.

The review that is due to be completed by the end of the year will be conducted by an independent person recommend ed to the school by the NZSTA.

Preece said a particular focus would be the complaints procedure, after the TV coverage revealed some complaints that the school had never been told about.

Bubb takes on the lifting world

Daniel Alvey

A local powerlifter has goals of tackling the world as he makes it one step closer.

Ollie Bubb, 16, will make that step when he lines up for the Common wealth Powerlifting Federation cham pionship later this year.

“When I got the email (to confirm the selection), I was pretty excited, and pretty nervous as well.”

“It will be the biggest stage I’ve been on,” Bubb said.

He was selected to compete in the 74kg sub-junior (under 18) men’s clas sic powerlifting as a part of the New Zealand A team.

A key stepping stone to selection for the competition came earlier this year when he became the national champi on in August.

Bubb has set his sights high for the competition, setting a goal of 500kg to tal. The total combines the weight from a deadlift, squat, and bench press. If he achieves the goal he would surpass his own personal best by 47.5kg.

To prepare for the competition, Bubb has been training six days a week to make sure he is ready.

While Bubb has been lucky that the competition is being held in Auckland this year he is still looking at doing some fundraising to help with expens es.

One of his events will involve a nonstop 12-hour relay on an exercise bike to help gather donations to cover costs, more details on that are yet to be con firmed.

Bubb has made a quick rise to suc cess after only picking up the sport two years after he saw his brother doing it, and thought that’s something he would like to do.

Making an impression here will mark major step in Bubb’s journey, as power lifting is not an Olympic sport the com monwealth championships are only one step from world championships next year which he has to lift over 477kg total to qualify.

For mum Claire, she couldn’t be prouder of her son’s achievements.

“We are so proud of him, he manages all of it by himself and does all his train ings and routines,” she said.

The Commonwealth Championships will take place from the November 28 to December 4 at the end of the year.

Preece wanted to reinforce that all the school’s policies meet current legis lation, and are updated when required and get reviewed every three years.

The school uses SchoolDocs which provide approved blanket polices that are updated automatically to meet leg islation and then are adapted to each school’s own individual needs.

“All things are on the table, but we know our policies are robust, and min istry approved,” he said.

Right – Ollie Bubb, 16 on his way to claiming his national champion title in August, is now looking ahead to the Commonwealth Powerlifting Federation championship later this year.

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Ashburton College principal Ross Preece

Kmart ready for grand opening

Kmart excitement

What: Kmart Ashburton opens on Thursday, October 20, at 8am.

Kmart Ashburton’s first store manager says she’s detected a community buzz ahead of next week’s much anticipated grand opening.

She’s Kimberly Spooner, who can’t wait to see New Zealand’s 26th Kmart chain store open its doors at its River Crossing site next door to Countdown South on Thursday week.

“It is super exciting to bring Kmart to Ashburton and hear the excitement from the community,’’ said Spooner, a retail veteran of 17 years.

“They are all buzzing about opening day.’’

That buzz was hardly surprising because the arrival of the retail giant in Ashburton was a big deal. It would be the anchor tenant at a potentially town-altering shopping precinct, which would also include up to nine food and beverage tenancies in a project first considered about a decade ago when land titles began to be purchased.

Coupland’s Bakeries and St Pierre’s Sushi would be the only new eateries open by Thursday week, but in no way should that diminish the anticipation around Kmart’s arrival.

Spooner also said the Kmart store would showcase a “fresh layout being rolled out nationally’’ and that Mid Canterbury customer needs had been especially considered in its modern design.

“The new Ashburton store will include central self-serve check outs, wider aisles for easy wheelchair and pram access and bold graphics for ease of navigation.’’

Staff have been training and getting the store ready, with about 80 locals having already been employed in various roles, and with more still needed.

Kmart’s arrival in Ashburton was also another sign of the company’s continued growth, with its Australia and New Zealand chief executive John Gualtieri indicating at least four new stores nationally would follow

the Mid Canterbury site within the next year.

But Spooner and her team had just one focus – grand opening day on Thursday week from 8am.

“Our Kmart team are looking forward to meeting our new community and encourage everyone to join us on the opening day,’’ she said.

“There will be an opening ceremony nice and early prior to the doors opening, free-family fun activities instore and free gift bags for the first 100 customers, who make a purchase.’’

Right – Welcome everyone: Kmart staff ready for the Ashburton store opening are (from left) Emma Hedin (New Zealand zone manager), Angelo Santos, Mohid Kanushik, Shawna-Lee Robson Bernice Matthews, Kimberly Spooner (store manager) and David Tait.

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Where: River Crossing site by Countdown South

What can you buy?: It’s more what you can’t buy. Lowpriced everyday products are available, plus apparel, toys, home needs and more.

Opening giveaways: Free gift bags to the first 100 customers who buy something.

Other stores: Coupland’s Bakeries and St Pierre’s Sushi will also be open at the site on the 20th.

Counting down: Getting ready for the Kmart Ashburton opening are (from left) New Zealand zone manager Emma Hedin and store manager Kimberly Spooner. Kmart opens at its River Crossing site by Countdown South on Thursday, October 20, at 8am. About 80 locals have already been employed at Kmart’s 26th New Zealand store.

Daryl Holden

Uproar over emissions plan

and dairy farming and has more diverse agriculture, he said, but those in the high country would be heavily impacted.

Acland was disappointed to see that industry and politics had not been separated as requested by farmers.

The Government’s new emissions plan will rip the guts out of small-town New Zealand, Federated Farmers says.

The Government released its consultation document on He Waka Eke Noa, the system of farm gate pricing devised to reduce emissions caused by farming, on Tuesday.

The world-first scheme will see farmers paying for agricultural emissions in some form by 2025.

Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers president, David Acland, said the scheme would have a large impact on rural communities like Mid Canterbury and that the proposal does not take that into account.

“It’s the hidden cost which is the problem.”

Acland said the tax would cut farming income and would have flow-on effects in the local community. Many of the biggest companies in Mid Canterbury are based around agriculture, which would in turn affect the community outside of agriculture.

Mid Canterbury would be better off than some regions because it doesn’t jusy rely on sheep, beef

Experienced agribusiness lawyer, Tim Silva, reinforced the impacts that it would have on farmers.

“The obvious concern is that the decision has been taken away from the industry, despite initial assurances that a partnership approach would be adopted,” Silva said.

“My understanding is that was the whole point of He Waka Eke Noa.

“Our farming heritage has been forged through innovative solutions to problems, yet this prevents farmers from considering the best approach to sequester carbon, based on the range of options available for their own land.”

Groundswell NZ co-founder Bryce McKenzie took a stronger line, calling for New Zealand farmers to come together and demand the immediate resignations of industry group chairs.

“The release of the Government’s emissions pricing recommendations represents an accumulation of years of weak and ineffective advocacy, which has put our industry in an un-

tenable position.

“We have no confidence the current industry leadership has the will or ability to stand up to unworkable regulations and pro-

vide the vision needed for better policy outcomes,” McKenzie said.

Acland said the best way to make an impact on the plan that is now out for consultation is to

make a submission.

“It doesn’t matter if you are a farmer or not, if the plan has an impact on you make a submission before it’s too late,” he said.

Bollards shop’s bid to block ram raiders

Malcolm Hopwood

National’s spokesperson on Justice received a graphic description of Ashburton’s first ram raid when he whistle-stopped on Tuesday.

Paul Goldsmith met with Leah Webb, manager of Stirling Sports, who told him how a stolen vehicle rammed her shop and became stuck in the far wall. The occupants damaged the entrance and made away with Nike sports clothing.

They were there less than a minute as police were close by and escaped in another stolen car.

One of their number, who broke her collarbone in the getaway car, was left behind.

“They’re all 16 and believe they can get away with anything,” Webb said.

“About 10 Stirling Sports shops have been targeted around New Zealand because our clothing is what they want.”

Since then two concrete bollards have been installed at the entrance to the Tancred Street shop.

Goldsmith described the current situation of ram raids as unsatisfactory.

“No-one wants to throw young people in jail, but we can’t go to the other end of the spectrum and have no consequences for what is a very serious crime,” he said.

“The Ashburton ram raid was aggravated robbery.”

Goldsmith said long term, the government must deal more effectively with the 4500 students living in motels and emergency accommodation and ensure they’re at school.

“Short term we need robust consequences for serious offending. We’re looking at potential law changes and we’ll have more to say on the issue early next year.”

He believes the shift to the centre right in local body elections is partly due to people being fed up with the breakdown in law and order and voted for change “out of grumpiness”.

“When they look to the government, they’re only offered a lot of excuses,” he said.

Stirling Sports manager, Leah Webb, gets hands on with one of the recently installed concrete bollards while National’s spokesperson on Justice, Paul Goldsmith (left) and Rangitata candidate, James Meager look on.

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Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers president David Acland said He Waka Eke Noa will have a large impact on rural communities in its current form.

St John Garden Fete back after Covid break

Daniel Alvey

The organisers of the St John Garden Fete are aiming to go “bigger and better” this year.

The event is taking place today at the Rakaia Gardens after a year off due to the Covid-19 restrictions.

Organiser Elaine Vallender said the garden fete will raise funds for vital St John services needed to help the com munity.

The inaugural event in 2020 raised $28,000, and this year Vallender aims to hit a similar target.

“Anything between $25,000 and $30,000 would be amazing,” she said.

To help lure people through the gates there will be 100 boutique stalls.

These will feature mostly New Zealand made artisan jewellery and accessories, housewares, clothing, flowers, plants

and garden supplies, art, eco products, and gourmet foods.

There will be cooking demonstrations by Chantelle Quinn, owner of Twenty four Catering and Masterchef contest ant, and great lunch options with live music to enjoy.

As well as the stalls the venue offers six acres of well-prepared gardens.

“The work that Ted and Sue Rollinson (the garden owners) have done to pre pare the gardens is amazing.”

Vallender said the weather was looking fine for a good day out for all ages.

The facts

What: St John Garden Fete

Where: Rakaia Gardens, 282 Awaroa School Road, Dorie, Rakaia.

When: Today, October 13, 10am till 4pm

Admission: $20 adults, $5 children over 5.

Airport plan ready for take off

Jonathan Leask

It’s a 30-year plan, not a next-fewyears plan.

That was the message as the Ash burton District Council adopted the Ashburton Airport Develop ment Plan at last week’s meeting.

Chief executive Hamish Riach said creating the plan was about establishing a general direction for the future of the site.

“The idea of the 30-year plan is to create a framework for the devel opment of the airport over the next number of decades.”

That framework in the plan aims to make the airport more financial ly independent, support its viabili ty, ensure it is safely and sustaina bly managed for the next 30 years.

Mayor Neil Brown said it is a 30year plan to be used as a guide and “if it needs updating, we will up date it as required”.

The consultation process raised concerns that the existing grass runways are already operating near capacity, and will not cope with the forecast increase in flights pro posed in the plan.

The council recently put in place a tracking system to monitor land ings, and from the data available estimates the current annual usage to be around 7500 to 8000 move ments.

The plan states that “this level of usage can put stress on the grass

runways, requiring steps to be tak en to manage wear and tear. This could be expected to worsen if the airport grows”.

Sealing the runways is an option, but it is not defined in the 30-year plan, instead, it will be considered in any long-term plan process when the need arises.

“It will be dependent on the rate of development,” Riach said.

“There may be a development within the framework of this plan at a future point that would mean there needs to be an alteration to the runway but no-one could pre dict when that would be.”

Safety was a key issue raised during the consultation, mainly focused on the potential increased air traffic.

A majority of the concerns had centred on the potential lease of land for a large-scale flying school operated by NZ Air Academy.

The council decided the NZ Air Academy proposal is a separate but related matter, and deferred any decisions on the proposal until the development plan had been adopt ed.

Any proposal from the flight school will be presented to the council for consideration.

The plan confirmed the pro posed location of the recreation al, commercial, and hangar home precincts.

Any hangar home precinct, where people could live at the air port, will be explored and it will require a District Plan Change pro cess.

It also provides for the Ashburton Aviation Museum expansion plans.

The St John Garden Fete is expected to raise a large amount of money for St John to run its services.

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Your local reserve board needs you!

Ever wondered why the Methven Domain always looks so good? Or how the Mt Somers Memorial Hall managed its recent facelift?

It’s your local Reserve Board, Domain Board or Hall Board in action, quietly working with Council to get things done. These Boards are made up of volunteers who love and support their communities, and they make sure they have good local facilities where people can meet, celebrate and play. The boards operate in the same three-year cycle as Council, and in the next three months will be looking to elect new members.

The Methven Reserve Board held its last meeting of the cycle recently and its volunteers include a mix of long-time members and newcomers. They have all devoted countless hours to improving their domain and can also tap into a network of community helpers with a wide range of skills.

Most of the Board has a connection to or represents groups that use the reserve area and all are keen for the green space to be used well. Recent business included organising and putting up signs at each of the domain’s four entrances, an issue highlighted when an ambulance was called to the grounds recently.

Looking ahead to November, the board heard about plans by the Methven Tennis Club to celebrate its 125th jubilee, and what they can do to help.

At Mt Somers, the hall floor has been sanded and coated with polyurethane and new stage curtains installed, while further afield the Mayfield Reserve Board will be ensuring its grounds are in top condition for a major Scout camp in January involving 1000 venturers and adults.

The Mayfield Hall Board has also been busy and gained funding from the Creative Communities Scheme to frame Ngaio

McKee prints that were gifted to the hall.

Once framed, these will be put up in the supper room at the hall.

Council Chief Executive Hamish Riach said the 18 Reserve and Hall Boards did important work for their communities, and were keen to recruit new people.

“These groups will be holding their triennial meetings soon and I hope their communities support them, whether that is joining a board or committing to helping on a regular basis.”

Each board has a chairperson and finance person, and the Boards have a Council officer dedicated to helping them be as effective as they can.

Council established the special support staff role several years ago and it has proven a success – boards have help to set their budgets and workstreams, and a point of contact within Council.

Mr Riach said the Reserve and Hall Board members planned big work, like exterior painting or a new roof, and small work,

which they often did themselves. “They are resourceful and knowledgeable, and proud of their community, and in return, the assets they help look after draw people to their area, to visit or live.”

The triennial meetings will be advertised as dates and times are confirmed.

TRIENNIAL MEETINGS

Rakaia Reserve Board - Monday 31 October, 7.30pm at Rakaia Bowling Club

Ruapuna Reserve Board - Tuesday 1 November, 7pm at Ruapuna Hall

Tinwald Memorial Hall BoardWednesday 9 November, 7pm at Tinwald Hall

Methven Reserve BoardWednesday 23 November, 7pm at Methven Rugby Club

Proposal to relocate Boer War memorial

Council has applied for resource consent to relocate the Boer War memorial from Baring Square East to Baring Square West, where it will sit with Ashburton’s other war memorials.

The proposed relocation is part of a $3 million project to rejuvenate Baring Square East and build a new one-way road and plaza linking to Council’s new library and civic building, Te Pataka a ka Tuhituhi and Te Waharoa a Hine Paaka.

less appropriate as Baring Square West is the home of other war memorials.”

The Boer War memorial was unveiled in 1903 to honour soldiers of the district that served in the conflict and it bears the names of six soldiers. It was previously relocated from its original site in the square in 1978.

The final declaration of votes in the Ashburton District is expected this week. Preliminary results, before special votes were counted, are:

Mayoralty: Neil Brown 9756

Jeffrey-robert Swindley 1235

Western Ward (two vacancies): Liz McMillan 1831

Rodger Letham 1388

Lynda Topp 764

Eastern Ward (two vacancies): Lynette Lovett 1418

Richard Wilson 1369

Rob Mackle 480

Keith Townshend 436

Ashburton Ward (five vacancies): Carolyn Cameron 4408

Tony Todd 4293

Leen Braam 4113

Phill Hooper 4073

Russell Ellis 3481

Thelma Bell 2556

Hayden Tasker 1983

Brie Burgess 1480

Bev Skates 1459

Carol Johns 1253

Janet Glassey 481 Shfire Sapphire 454

Methven Community Board (five vacancies):

Richie Owen 545

Allan Lock 475

Kelvin Holmes 461

Megan Fitzgerald 418

Robin Jenkinson 317 Adam Preston 311

Braided Rivers Community Trust (six vacancies): Chantelle Quinn 6420

Chris Robertson 6091

Gerard Rushton 5784

Tim Silva 5771

Robert Harnett 4786

Kieran Breakwell 4749

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Chief Executive Hamish Riach said resource consent was needed for the relocation as the memorial had heritage status in the District Plan. “That means the application has been prepared by an independent planner and has been publicly notified, so members of the community can have their say on the matter too.

“The new location will be different, but no

Mr Riach said Council had already talked with the Ashburton RSA and the New Zealand Defence Force about how to ensure a sensitive relocation to Baring Square West, and they were comfortable with the project.

“Residents can read full details of the resource consent application online, or at Council’s main offices and make a submission by deadline on 11 November.”

Full details are at ashburtondc.govt.nz/ home-and-property/planning-guidanceand-resource-consents/notifications

Kerry Clough 4070 Kevin Clifford 3740 Shfire Sapphire 901

Voter return was 49.03 per cent, being 11, 337 votes, excluding special votes.

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Methven Reserve Board members (from left) Murray Holmes, Mark Smith, Graham Smith, Denice King, Liz McMillan, Colin Maw and Clare Harden.

Let's build a strong team

I’m proud to be leading the Ashburton District once again and looking forward to building a great team with the new and returning Councillors.

We are a mix of old hands and new blood, and that experience and energy will be needed in the next three years as we have plenty of work ahead of us.

Before I look forward, I want to acknowledge my team of the past term – we developed a great culture and achieved some good things, all working towards the best outcomes for our community.

I wish retiring councillors Stuart Wilson, Angus McKay, Diane Rawlinson and John Falloon all the best, and welcome new councillors Russell Ellis, Phill Hooper, Tony Todd and Richard Wilson to the table. The most important task for us all is learning how to be an effective team, and I’m sure that won’t take too long given everyone’s commitment and passion for our district.

The new Council will meet informally this week and it will be a chance to talk about aspirations for the term and get to know each other a little better.

Next week Councillors will meet the executive team and talk about key items and issues for Council (including the finances), and key projects like the new library and civic centre, Te Pātaka o kā Tuhituhi and Te Waharoa a Hine Paaka. New and returning members will also attend training organised by Local Government New Zealand.

The inaugural council meeting will be held on 27 October and will include swearing in of myself

as mayor and councillors, and Methven Community Board members. We’ll also adopt a meeting schedule for the remainder of the year and elect a deputy mayor.

Sometimes the work of Council can feel overwhelming and incredibly slow, but a lot can be achieved, even in the face of a global pandemic and civil defence emergencies.

While all that was going on in the past few years, we still managed to complete a business case for the second bridge, install a new sewer main in Ashburton and build a new water reservoir in Methven.

On top of that, we applied for and obtained $20 million for the new library and civic centre, which should be operational by mid-2023.

Over the three-year term we also spent tens of millions of dollars on our roading network though two wet winters have made it hard to see where the money was spent. We know the network needs more attention and money spent on it in the future.

Over the past three years, there has also been a lot of work done by domain and reserve boards and hall committees, and these volunteer groups are also important to the work of council. I thank these volunteers and hope they are well supported by their communities at their own coming elections.

So as another triennium begins, we all need to keep our sleeves rolled up.

RESOURCE CONSENT APPLICATION PROPOSAL TO RELOCATE BOER WAR MEMORIAL

The Ashburton District Council has received the following application for resource consent under Section 95A of the Resource Management Act 1991: Applicant: Ashburton District Council

Address for service: Fletcher Consulting & Planning, 4 Primrose Hill Lane, Christchurch Application number(s): LUC22/0115

Location: Baring Square West, Ashburton, zoned Open Space A

Details of proposed activity and types of consents: Land use consent for the relocation of Heritage Item 107 (Boer War Cenotaph) from Baring Street East to Baring Square West, Ashburton, zoned Open Space A Full details of the application can be viewed at:

• Ashburton District Council, Ground Floor, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton

• Ashburton Library, 180 Havelock Street, Ashburton

• Ashburton District Council Website: https:// www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/home-andproperty/planning-guidance-and-resourceconsents/notifications

If you have any queries about the application, please phone Ashburton District Council on 03 307 7700 and ask to speak to Lauren Wright, Planning Team.

Making a submission: Any person may make a submission on the application. You may do so by sending a written submission to Ashburton District Council, PO Box 94, Ashburton 7740, Attention: Planning Team or via email: Info@adc.govt.nz stating “LUC22/0115 Resource Consent Submission” in the subject line.

Visit our notifications page on the Council website for more information about making a submission and for a copy of the submission form.

Hinds School has received $7000 from the Creative Communities Scheme to create a special sculptural artwork that tells the story and identity of the school and rohe.

It will be made from a willow tree in the school grounds that was blown over in a storm and contain glass inserts that students will create with the help of local glass artist Natasha Sim.

In the school's application for a grant, teacher Roseanne Calvert said the Ngā Kōrero ō Te Kura ō Hekeao would tell local stories and history, while giving students a sense of

Feedback closing

Time's running out for residents to have their say on two consultations.

The draft Interim Speed Management Plan proposed three principles for managing speed in the district, including lowering speed limits around schools. At the time of publishing, the Council had received 64 submissions, with feedback closing 5pm, this Sunday.

Council is also seeking comments on the draft Use of Footpaths for Alfresco Dining Policy, which was last reviewed five years ago. It aims to preserve vibrant and enjoyable spaces for outdoor dining for the public to enjoy while ensuring the footpath remains accessible and safe - 18 submissions have been received with just over one week left until the consultation finishes.

People can find out more and have their say on both topics at ashburtondc.govt.nz/haveyoursay.

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Thursday 9am - 5pm

belonging and turangawaewae, their school and their place to stand. The glass artist will show and teach the 140 students how to tell their story through glass, then these will be embedded into a pou made from the school willow tree.

Ashburton District Council administers local applications to the Creative Communities Scheme and recently gave out $40,588 to 15 groups, including the school. You can see the full list of recipients in our online story.

Council is also looking for someone to join the Creative Communities Assessment Committee, which meets twice a year. Apply at ashburtondc.govt.nz.

PUBLIC NOTICES

PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE

Ashburton District Council gives public notice of a proposal to temporarily close roads to ordinary vehicle traffic to enable the holding of a community event –Ashburton Car Club Gravel Bent Sprint Meeting.

Roads proposed 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. Detours will be available and signposted.

Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge notice of their objection and the grounds for their objection in writing by post or email to the Council, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton by 4PM on FRIDAY, 21 October 2022.

NEIL MCCANN Group Manager Infrastructure Services

ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

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Sat 10am - 1pm | Sun 1pm - 4pm

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Note: A copy of the submission must also be sent to the applicant at the “Address for service” stated above or stewart@fletcherconsulting.co.nz as soon as reasonably practicable.

Submission closing date: Ashburton District Council must receive your submission no later than 5pm on 11 November 2022.

IAN HYDE District Planning Manager Strategy and Compliance Group

PUBLIC NOTICES

PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE

Ashburton District Council gives public notice of a proposal to temporarily close roads to ordinary vehicle traffic to enable the holding of a community event – Ashburton Santa Parade.

Road proposed to be closed:

• MONA SQUARE, between Cass Street and Kermode Street

• KERMODE STREET, between Mona Square and East Street

• EAST STREET, between SH1 and Cameron Street

• CAMERON STREET, between East Street and Victoria Street

• VICTORIA STREET, between Cameron Street and Cass Street

Periods of Closure: From 10.30am to 12 noon on SATURDAY, 03 December 2022. Detours will be available on adjacent roads and these will be signposted.

This proposed closure is made under the Local Government Act 1974 – Schedule 10 (11 (e). Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge notice of their objection and grounds for their objection in writing by post or email (info@adc.govt.nz) to the Council, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton by 4PM on FRIDAY, 28 October 2022.

NEIL MCCANN Group Manager Infrastructure Services

Mon - Fri 6am-9pm (pools 7pm, gym 8pm)

Sat & Sun 7am-7pm (pools 5pm, gym 6pm)

ASHBURTON ART GALLERY & ASHBURTON MUSEUM 327 West Street 10am - 4pm daily, late night Wed to 7pm

Summer school goes naked

Painting the nude is a new attraction at the Methven Summer School next Janu ary.

Among the line-up of new courses is Susie Millichamp’s painting the nude body.

Committee member, Sandy Redmond, said the naked female form is a special topic in the art world and Millichamp will offer instruction before letting her class attempt their own interpretation.

“We’ve had immediate interest in the course but now we need them to confirm their booking,” Redmond said.

The new courses for the January 5-10 summer school also include pen and ink art, floristry with Samantha Rose, fab ric lampshade making, upcycled pallet furniture, chutney making with Lynne Searle and whisky tasting with Michael Fraser-Milne from Whisky Galore in Christchurch.

The courses will join old favourites such as upholstery, basket weaving, print, soap and bread making and golf.

Redmond estimates she’s received about 150 bookings, with seven classes full, and she’s hoping to nearly double that number by the start of the summer school.

Luxton has gem of an entry in gem show

A multiple winner over the past 40 years has cut and polished his semi-precious stones, ready for the NZ National Gem Show this week.

President of Canterbury Miner al and Lapidary (the art of cutting and polishing stones) Club, Ash burton’s Malcolm Luxton, is both competing and exhibiting his stones at the October 14-16 show at Riccarton Park.

Canterbury is the home of ag ates in New Zealand and Luxton is considered the authority on the stones, which were formed from volcanic lava in the Mid Canter bury foothills about 90 million years ago.

“I’m a real enthusiast for ag ates. I like to think I’m a perfec tionist in cutting and polishing them.” he said.

“My passion is for the com bination of colour, design and beauty.”

He explained agate is very hard and takes longer to work, but gives a better finish.

“It’s at the top of semi-precious stones along with pounamu (greenstone) and can be used in a wide range of jewellery.

“Agate is plentiful overseas and was worked and preserved throughout history, in particular during the Roman era,” he said.

The gem show, being held for the first time since Covid, show cases jewellery, gems, crystals, fossils and minerals. There are competitions in each of the cate

gories and Luxton has entered a number of them with his collec tion of agate and rhodonite, an other semi-precious stone found in Otago.

In the past he’s won numerous awards and is hopeful of bringing back several more to Ashburton.

Luxton has also mounted a dis play entitled Pink and Black, a combination of agate and rhodo nite, which will be exhibited.

The show has attracted about 80 exhibitors from around New

Zealand, including three from Ashburton, Luxton, his son, Mark and Robin Hall.

The show, which was attended by about 5000 people when last held in Tauranga three years ago, features both entries for the var ious competitions and exhibits such as Luxton’s.

“It’s a great opportunity for peo ple from throughout the country to display, compete, socialise and showcase New Zealand’s distinc tive geology,” he said.

Malcolm Hopwood

Left – Malcolm Luxton dis plays an example of rhodo nite, a semi-precious stone found in Otago.

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Finally a ray of hope on bullying front

All you can ask for is a little bit of effort, and it appears Ashburton College are providing it.

Term four, which begins next week at the beleaguered school, will come with new hope after news this week confirmed a Min istry of Education representative has been in and sat down with the school board and its leaders to assist in the preparation of a review of the school’s bullying policies and procedures.

It comes after a tumultuous few months last term, in which the spotlight was shone firmly on the school where current, recent and historical cases of bullying were highlighted and shunted forth into the national news realm.

What the school’s reputation has suffered pales in significance to many, if not all the cases high lighted within the investigation.

There’s been plenty of pressure

on the school’s leaders to initiate action into the who, the how and the why in an effort to make Ash burton College a safer place for students to attend going forward.

There’s a bit of bad air out in the community that will need to be restored as well. So, the challenges for the college aren’t just contained to within their school boundaries, but ensuring the safety of students and leaving parents and caregivers feeling like their concerns, if aired, are going to be dealt with correctly are the most important steps here before anything else is worried about.

Change is needed.

No-one will argue against that, and perhaps the news this week is the first step towards a brighter, happier and safer future for all involved.

Education Counts suggest that New Zealand has one of the high est rates of bullying in schools around the modern world, and that nearly four in every ten

tunately, there’s not. While the effects of bullying are erupting at college, their origins are a lot closer to home, at home in fact, where the bullying, in so many cases that have been highlighted, seems to continue and is often at its worst.

Better education for parents and caregivers around what signs to look out for in their children as to whether they are being bullied, or even bullying someone else would be a good direction to head in.

But it does highlight an ev er-growing national problem of bullying in schools that needs further work at the highest of lev els around the country. Bullying, even in the most simplistic of forms has, unfortunately, become an all too familiar part of life for school children across New Zealand.

Statistics released last year by

students have been subjected to or continue to be subjected to bullying during their time at school.

So, it’s not just Ashburton College. Although right now it would seem they have become the scapegoat for the nation’s bullying problems.

It would be nice to think there was a quick fix for it all. Unfor

This isn’t just a school issue, it’s a community issue, it’s a national issue and it’s a personal issue for everyone who has a young adult in their lives who could be sub jected to bullying or be bullying someone themselves.

And we can’t bury our heads in the sand about it any longer.

Action needs to happen, and it needs to happen fast.

Matt Markham

This isn’t just a school issue, it’s a community issue, it’s a national issue and it’s a personal issue for everyone who has a young adult in their lives

Milestone for Blind Low Vision

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A milestone has been celebrated by the Ashburton Community Committee of Blind Low Vision New Zealand (BLVNZ). Fifty-three people attended their 60th celebration at the Hotel Ashburton. Chaired by Dennis Swaney, the committee presented a certificate to Petronella Spicer for her 10 year service as recreation and volunteer co-ordinator. The longest serving local BLVNZ member, Marilyn Galletly, cut the 60th anniversary cake. Two guide dogs were present, Henry and Cayla.

Ashburton Community Committee of Blind Low Vision New Zealand members are (from left) treasurer, Carol Hall, Petronella Spicer and Henry, Beverley Watkins, Dennis Swaney, Murray Early, Alison Shearer and Margaret Reddicliffe.

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Tough draws a challenge for Addington stars

Dreaming who has drawn the outside of the second line.

It might only be a bad draw after the race, as they say, but some of the big guns of harness racing both present and future will have a few excuses if they don’t salute on a huge night of racing at Add ington tomorrow night.

The barrier draw gods have failed to shine on many of the night’s biggest hitters, making for some intriguing contests as close to $700,000 in stake money goes on the line across the evening.

The night’s biggest race, the Harness Million for the twoyear-old colts and geldings, has thrown the most confusion, with the three biggest names in the race all drawing unfavourably.

Unbeaten colt Merlin – who has trekked down from the North Island – will need to cast a rath er impressive spell from his out side of the front line barrier draw, while it’s not much better for ri val unbeaten pacer Don’t Stop

Add to that the exciting Alta Meteor having been tucked away on the inside of the second line and there’s a recipe for an upset, with any one of the three having to be herculean to win it.

Potential New Zealand Cup contender, Akuta, will need to be as good as he can be to win the $100,000 Flying Stakes from bar rier eight, but his task is made easier by the fact his biggest rival, Republican Party has drawn on the second line, which negates his early speed and means he’ll likely settle behind Akuta.

With Cup Week rapidly loom ing, tomorrow night’s meeting is a prime opportunity for fol lowers to get in the mood for the big week with some outstand ing fields across the night’s pro gramme.

Plenty of eyes will be on su perstar trotter Sundees Son and whether or not he can produce a complete performance after gal loping fresh up a fortnight ago.

He resumes his battle with Muscle Mountain, who also gal loped last time out.

The road to the Cup continues with a standout field of pacers later in the night which includes BD Joe, Krug, Kango and Allamer icanlover.

Ashburton pacer Cranbourne is also a contender in that race,

and will start off the unruly.

It’s very much a pressure situ ation for trainers Brent and Tim White, with the big gelding miss ing away in his two runs back from a spell and taking no part in those races.

If he does get it wrong again tomorrow night, he may well face the wrath of the stewards, who could well stand him down and send him back to the trials before he’s able to return to the races.

Ashburton Bowling Club

Our Ladies Championship Triples were completed on Thursday, yes on that ex tremely cold day when mid Canterbury, apart from Ashburton Bowling Club, appeared to be covered with the white stuff!

Congratulations to the winners, Diane Gutberlet (S), Laraine Mills and Cath Muir (L) and very well done to the gal lant runners-up – Margaret Eder (S), An nette Blain and Heather Gray (L)!

As a result of which, Ashburton Ladies Championship Fours will begin ahead of time on Tuesday October 11.

It will proceed into Thursday, working around appointments made, and again towards the end of the month.

Congratulations to Heather Goodall, Leonie Spargo and Barbara Skilling on their selection to play for Mid Canter bury reps on Sunday October 9.

As mentioned in last week’s report, our first Friday Triples (sponsors Toyota/ Skip2It) will be on Friday, October 14 starting at 12.30pm.

On the October 17-21 the Chartered Clubs Tournament with be staged by Ashburton & MSA.

On an absolutely glorious day on Satur day (8th) and played on the equally su perlative lower green, a good number of members rolled up literally with 3 games of 6 ends.

The winners with 3 wins, 15 ends and 36 points were G Taylor, A Gibbs, R Dakers, R Prendergast and runners-up with 3 wins, 11 ends, 18 points were Jo Ryk, D Prendergast, L Curd, A Blain.

Names on the white board please for Saturday October 29 for the Clubs’ first Inhouse/Ingold Tray competition, spon sors Netherby Meats. Thank you.

As mentioned last week, there is always plenty happening!

Good bowling everyone!

Ashburton Dahlia Circle

September was the first meeting of the Ashburton Dahlia Circle, after our winter break.  It was also our much anticipated, annual Daffodil Show.

There were 97 vases, across the 20 classes, which is a fine effort.

The Circle were fortunate to have the expertise of John Cuthbertson, who was the judge on the night.

There were some stunning daffodil en tries and other gorgeous blooms includ ing camelia, tulips, rhododendrons and polyanthus. The daffodils were the stars of the show and Champion Bloom went to a spectacular daffodil entry, from Bri an Glassey.

Daffodil Show Results as follows; 1st plac es, 2nd places, 3rd places. Jackie Ryan: 2 7 1, Joyce Read: 3 1 2, Brian Glassey: 6 2 2, Emily Heaven: 1 1 1, John Hoogweg: 3 5 1,

Leonie Rollinson: 5 4 4, Lee-Anne Kearns: -  -  2, Kay Allen: -  -  2.

A great deal of work behind the scenes continues, for the National Dahlia Show. This is being held here in Ashburton on the 18th and 19th February 2023, and is a joint effort with the Canterbury Dahl ia Circle. Mark the date, as this will be a stunning display of glorious dahlia blooms from around the country.

We’d love to see you at our annual tuber sale, at the Labour Weekend Farmers Market in Ashburton.

Our tables will be filled with a variety of tubers on Saturday October 22, from 9am. Come early, to avoid disappoint ment, as we were sold out by lunchtime last year.

Our next Dahlia Circle meeting will be Tuesday October 18 at the Tinwald War memorial Hall at 7.15pm.

At this meeting, members Jackie Ryan and Joyce Read, will share their exper tise with a workshop on dahlia tubers.

The Ashburton Dahlia Circle continues to grow in membership, and new mem bers are always welcome.

For enquiries please contact 021 0245 8001.

Ashburton Golf Club

A beautiful Spring day was enjoyed by a big field playing in the Hydraulink Open last Saturday.

We had two trophies to play for, the Aorangi Shields for best gross scores and the Brandon Cups for best nett scores all over 36 holes.

Between Captain Tom and Greens Super Ben we had the course set up at its dev ilish best. Tom put a lot of thought into the tee blocks, and Ben was just plain cruel with the pins.

A light frost greeted us for the first few holes then by mid-afternoon the greens were baked and lightning fast, a real test of golf skill and mental fortitude.

When the dust had settled, no-one in the field had played to their handicap.

Top men’s gross score for the Aorangi Shield went to Sam McGill playing off a +2 handicap out of the Clearwater club, he shot a 72 and 69 for a 141 total.

Top Ladies gross went to Nichola Webb for the third year in a row with a 156.

In the nett scores for the Brandon cups top lady was Mary Lou Watson on 145 and top fella was Paddy Bradford on the same score.

One shot back in the mens was Robbie Bell and second in the Ladies was Jen Sheppard.

A wonderful day, many thanks to major sponsors Hydraulink Mid Canty for their continued support and to Ashburton Engravers and Etching for the beautiful trophies.

Another big milestone of the day was

yet another hole in one, this time to Ter ry Kingsbury on the 14th, well done Ter ry on your first one, that now puts you one ahead of me!

Terry is in the hole in one club, so if I didn’t catch you on Saturday then please get your $5 to me or Terry as soon as possible please.

We will be starting a new “hole in one club” collection next week, looking at doing it a bit different to take the stress out of chasing the money. Details to fol low soon.

This Saturday we have one of Matt’s Pro

shop days, and I believe we also have a visiting party from Rangiora popping along for a haggle.

Come on down, support our Pro and join in the fun.

Good luck to Jeff, Chris and Mitchell who are heading down to Timaru on Sunday to play in the Men’s Champion of Cham pions and I see that the Ladies Champ of Champs is also this Sunday at our place, so good luck to the Brandon girls, play well. That will do for now.

Good golfing.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

As the South Island Masters Games were on in Timaru over the weekend, several of our players had formed teams to play. However due to injury and sickness sev eral also withdrew, which was unfortu nate.

Congratulations to Adelys and Lani Taraunu who won Division 1, Ellen Pith ie and Kate Marriott 3rd equal, Linda Millard and Mavis Thompson 2nd in Di vision 2, and Kevin Stentiford and his Christchurch partner runners-up in Di vision 3.

There were four divisions in total, and many of the games were very close. The weather was brilliant resulting in some with sunburn, and in the setting up earlier in the week, wind destroyed a gazebo.

This Saturday several players are going to play at Ascot in Christchurch, and at the end of the month back up to play in the Piste of Origin.

My apologies for the typo in the report last week where it was stated that we play on Wednesday.  Of course that is incorrect and should have been Thurs day, so please do not hesitate to come and join us at 115 Racecourse Road, about 1pm each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Equipment and tuition are available.

Ashburton Writers’ Group

President Julie Fechney welcomed members and two visitors to the Sep tember meeting of the Ashburton Writ ers’ Group.

The quotation had been sent by Heath er – “Inspiration usually comes during work, rather than before it” by Made leine L’Engle. Madeleine died in 2007 and over her writing lifetime (from aged 40) she wrote over 55 books, fiction and non-fiction.

At age 74, she trekked across Antarctica. The assignment was “Write about an in cident that could be used against you if you ever ran for political office”.

Members wrote of night cart, jazzy dresser – gigolo, housing project, Mex ico trip, beautiful memories, Dutch cof fee house, comatose woman, curtain call and drawn curtains.

The instant exercise was “to step through a portal into a place of your choosing”.

Members spoke of Tudor times, father’s possession, show time, whirlpool colour, snooping, moving vehicle, 1950s movie, cruise boat and sulphur smell.

The October assignment is “You find a roll of film, how does the story pan out?”

Visitors are welcome, please phone Rae at 308-8927.

SPORTS RESULTS

Jordan Bird 147, Terry Kingsbury 148, Lachlan Coutts 148, Hamish Niles 148, Bruce Day 149, Se bastian McMillan 150 & Dylan Stoddart 150.

Ladies 1st Gross Winner: Nicola Webb 156, Ladies 1st Nett Winner: May Lou Watson 145.

Gross Winner (open) Sam Gill 141.

1st Gross (Inter) Jarrod Townly 170, 2nd Gross (open) Ryan Ballamy 145. 3rd Gross (open) Daniel Laughton 147, 1st Nett: Paddy Bradford 145, 2nd Nett: Robbie Bell 146, 3rd Nett: Stephen Waby 147.

Other good scores;

Other good scores were; Jennifer Shepherd 150, Angela Gherkin 151 & Hilary Ward 153.

Jackpot 2’s: Stephen Waby & Josh Smith - High light of the day: Hole in one from Terry Kingsbury on Hole #14.

Saturday Competition 18 Holes:

Competition: Stroke Round (Blue Tees) Radius Care Winner over the Field: Noel Sutton 85-16-69, 2nd Terry Molloy 70, 3rd Dave Robertson 71.

Other good scores were: Royce Jamieson 72, John Richards 73, Brent Clarke 73, Bruce Ferriman 73, Charlie Alexander 76, Chris Lovelock 76 & Tim Newton 76.

Twos: Paul Clarke, Tim Newton, Dave Robertson, Pete Morrison and Bruce Ferriman. Closest to the Pin No #4: South Island Seeds and

Processing & Storage Co: Josh Smith, Closest to the Pin No#8: Three Stooges Brown Bombers: Hamish Niles, Closest to the Pin No#12: Value Plus: Mitchell Leath.

Closest to the pin No#14: Mitre 10: Terry Kingsbury. Longest Putt no#9: Tons Thai: Josh Smith, Longest Putt No#18: Aorangi Golf: Bruce Day, Longest Drive No#2: Ashburton engravers: Jennifer Shepherd, Longest Drive No#17: Hydraulink: Blair Snowball.

Tinwald Tavern Restaurant Bonus Voucher Prize: Hayden McMillan.

John Cuthbertson (second from left) had the task of acting as judge at the Ashburton Dahlia Circle last month.

A selection of the bright and beautiful daffodil entries received for the annual Daffodil Show.

Sam McGill and Nicky Webb with their spoils after being crowned Aorangi Strokeplay Champions during the Hydraulink Open at the Ashburton Golf Club on the weekend.

Newcomers make their mark

Matt Markham

Mid Canterbury’s new open grade tennis side, Team Prince, made the best possible start to their first foray into the world of Open Grade Interclub on the weekend with success.

The opening round of the open grade season kicked off under blue skies on Saturday afternoon at the Braided Rivers Community Trust Tennis Centre, as things re ally start to heat up in the tennis world over the coming weeks.

Saturday’s opener saw Team Prince, the fifth side to join the open grade set-up, take on Team Babolat while Team Head battled it out with team Yonex in the oth er clash. Team Wilson sat out the week with the bye.

In the Prince and Babolat match, it was all Prince, who walked away 4-2 winners in the overall tie.

Led by the experienced Jayden Cromie, they won three of their singles matches.

Cromie got the better of Lach lan Adam in a tie-breaker to win 6-1, 4-6, 10-4, while Jonty Porter picked up a win against Jacob Pye 6-4, 6-0 and Tom Ellis beat Sa mantha Trott 6-1, 6-4.

Babolat got points on the board

through Ashton Cromie who bet tered Grant Breach comfortably, 6-1, 6-0.

In doubles action, Cromie and Breach weren’t able to keep the Team Prince run going, dipping out to Adam and Cromie 6-2, 7-5, but Porter and Ellis had a com fortable win against Pye and Trott with a 6-4, 6-0 win.

Team Head and Team Yonex’s clash was a lot closer, with the overall result determined by sets won after each side won three matches during the day.

A classic match-up in the No.1 singles saw Team Head’s Tyler Leonard and Team Yonex’s Rhys Cromie go to war for what must be nearly the 100th time in their playing careers. Leonard was the better player on the day, winning comfortably 6-2, 6-0.

A father-son affair unfolded in the No. 2 spot with Joshua Gilbert taking on his father, Lee (Head) and it was youth over experience with Joshua (Yonex) getting the edge 6-1, 6-1.

Caleb Kelly kept Yonex in the match with a 6-2, 7-5 win over Neil Molina, but Michael Bell’s victory over Sam Kingsbury in a tie-break 6-4, 4-6, 10-8 meant the singles matches were halved.

In the doubles, Leonard and Gilbert were defeated in a tiebreak by Cromie and Gilbert, but Molina and Bell beat Kelly and Kingsbury in straight sets to get the win and keep things level.

A countback on sets won re vealed Team Head with seven sets to Yonex’s six, and thus gave

them the overall victory. It’ll be an even busier time on the tennis courts this week with

Gorrie powers to the finishing line

Kaylib Gorrie showed a clean set of heels, producing a powerful kick to the line to record vic tory in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Mathieson Chartered Accounts, Brad Hudson Flooring, 36km handicap event around the Wakanui–Hakatere course on Sunday.

A number of marks came to gether in the final 15km, work ing their way to the front to en sure a grandstand finish.

Charlotte Clark showed she will be one to watch, charging into second place.

Tony McManus wound the clock back when he stormed into third place.

Anton Nichols will be happy with his day’s work, in the thick of the finish to take the fourth place spoils.

Ross Templeton and Marty Cuttle rounded out the top six.

Scratch marker James Wilson secured fastest time honours, riding the course in 50.09.

Kyle Gray and Brent Grieve claimed second and third time.

The juniors contested a 16km handicap event.

Thomas Stevenson had a day to remember, laying down a great ride to take the winner’s spoils.

Eliza McKenzie will be as equally happy with her efforts securing second place.

Ryan Gallagher, having his first hit-out for the season took the final podium position.

Fourth placegetter Flynn Turnbull claimed fastest time honours, riding the distance in

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both Junior and A Reserve inter club tennis kicking into gear for the first time this season.

Child returns to Black Sticks

Former Black Sticks captain and prolific goal scorer Simon Child is back after a three year absence.

Child will join an 18-strong New Zealand squad ahead of four matches in India later this month –two against India and two against Spain – with next year’s world cup in his sights.

The 34-year-old has 284 caps and 142 goals for New Zealand, but has not played for the Black Sticks since early 2020, with per sonal commitments keeping him out of the Tokyo Olympic team.

“I’d always hoped to play more games for the Black Sticks, but the timing with Covid, as well as a new business and a young family meant that I wasn’t able to priori tise hockey in the last little while,” Child said.

“I’ve spent a large part of my life playing for this team and I’m look ing forward to getting back into training and touring India with the guys.”

Coach Greg Nicol has had an al most full complement of players to select from for the series with only Dane Lett and Hugo Inglis making themselves unavailable for personal reasons.

The matches in India will play an important part in preparations for the world cup, also taking place in India.

32.20. Jack Gorrie and Leah Reid rounded out the top half dozen. Next week the club will be contesting a 45km handicap event around the Dawsons Road block.

Near perfect conditions greeted Tinwald Cycling Club riders on the weekend as they took to the roads.

Tyler Leonard picked up a big win in the first week of open grade interclub, downing Rhys Cromie in the No.1 singles in their match-up on Saturday.

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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.

Tuesdays

Ashburton Menz Shed

9am-2pm at 8 William Street.

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

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

• Rakaia St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Bridge St at 1.00pm. Hampstead Hakatere Church Rooms, Oxford St at 1.30pm.

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

Justice of the Peace

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

MSA indoor bowls

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

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, 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.

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.

Art Addicts

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

Mid Canterbury Linedancers

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

Ashburton Silver Band Practice at the Bandrooms, Cameron Street, 7.30-9.30pm.

Waireka Croquet Club

Draw 1.15 GC Handicap Doubles. Draw 9.45am AC: Draw AC 12.45pm. New players welcome; mallets available.

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 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.

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

Fridays

Age Concern Senior Social Group (50+). Speaker, quiz, morning tea, exercises. All welcome. Fridays, 10am.

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

Do you have an event for Play Planner?

Email us with all the details to whatson@theguardian.co.nz.

• 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 September, 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. 2pm - 6pm at Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern.

First Sunday of every month

Methven Market

At Methven Resort, from 9am to 1pm.

Third Monday of every month

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

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.

October events

St David’s Union Church

Friday October 14, 6.00am. St David’s. Women’s Circuit Training. 48 Allens Road.

Sunday October 16, 9.30am. St David’s Union Church. Worship Service led by Rev Henry Mbambo. 48 Allens Road.

Monday October 17. 6.00am. St David’s Union Church. Women’s Circuit Training. 48 Allens Road.

TuesdayOctober 18, 9.30am. St David’s Union Church. Walking Group meets outside church. Venue: 48 Allens Road.

Wednesday October 19, 6.00am. St David’s Union Church. Women’s Circuit Training. 48 Allens Road.

Wednesday October 19, 9.30am. St David’s Union Church. Steady As You Go Exercise Group. 48 Allens Road.

Wednesday October 19, 11.30am. St David’s Union Church. Midweek Service, & Lunch. 48 Allens Road.

Thursday October 20, 10.00am. St David’s Union Church. Fit Kidz for pre-schoolers and caregivers. 48 Allens Road.

Friday October 21, 6.00am. St David’s Union Church. Women’s Circuit Training. 48 Allens Road.

Ashburton Horticultural Society

Our meetings are held on third Friday each month. No meetings December. Meeting

Friday October 28, 2pm at Domain Pavilion.

Waireka Croquet Club

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

Creative Fibre

Monday, October 17, 10am. Plains Museum. Weavers Group October 15, 10am. Ashfords Mill House (upstairs).

Ashburton Travel Club

Wednesday October 19, 7.30pm. Meeting; speaker Alison Shearer. St David’s Church, Allens Road.

YMCA Holiday Programme

Tuesday October 13, 12 noon-3.00pm, Friedlander Park.

Salmon Run

Rakaia’s Jackson Holmes Salmon Run will be held on Sat October 15, based at the Rakaia Domain. 4 event sections = The MultiSport of Cycle Kayak and Run, Off Road Trail Run, approximately ½ marathon distance, Long Duathlon, Short Duathlon.

Vintage Car Club

86 Maronan Road, Tinwald. The Museum and Parts Shed will be open on the following Saturdays during October, from 10am to 12 noon: October 15, 22, 29.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Among the most magical things you can give another person is your sight. You may see a rarely noticed talent, a secret pain or undiscovered potential. Just seeing is a gift that can be felt.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You think you know who you are and what you would and wouldn’t do ... but those borders are as changeable as lines on a postwar map. Keep an open mind because your shape is changing.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Stress levels get uncomfortable. It’s an opportunity to look at your general management of these things. Everyone needs an arsenal of coping mechanisms for modern life. What are your top five?

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You’re learning someone. You can tell more about a person through overhearing five minutes of their conversation with an intimate friend than you can from spending five hours together in public.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): No matter how much you like someone, if they act selfishly and take advantage of your kindness, their presence in your life will diminish, instead of contribute, to your good energy.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You’ll soon be around your favourite type of people: The sort who take charge of their own happiness. They know what they want, take pleasure in their pursuits and make fun wherever they are.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Like a rock star, boxer or firewood chopper, you’ll channel your anger into something that brings people together. The way you turn bad feelings into entertainment and warmth is magical.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): It won’t take much to tip the ordinary into the realm of extraordinary, though it will be hard to pinpoint exactly what it is that tips it. It could be as subtle as lighting, fickle as mood or soft as a smile.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Sometimes it’s hard for you to say no to people, but you’ll have a much easier time of it as a new purpose takes hold of your scene. Knowing what you’re saying yes to makes all the difference.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): The best part of your routines get even better as you leap up in skill, connect with others and find comfort in the realm. This wasn’t even part of your life not long ago, soon you’ll add even more fun.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): There are many ways to ask for what you want. You like the mystery of hints and implications. Those on your wavelength will pick up on your cues. The others need more direct communication.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): All that’s standing between you and your goal is a discovery. o go forward blindly using the tools you have. Your intent will get things moving.

Process Worker

About the role

ANZCO Foods Canterbury are calling for applications for the 2022 season, we have a number of process worker positions available. Whilst NCEA level one, or relevant experience is useful, it is not essential as full training will be provided.

These positions are day and night shift positions; ANZCO Foods Canterbury is located on Seafield Road in Ashburton. Applicants must be able to work some Saturdays. These positions are seasonal full-time, minimum 30 hours per week, but hours will increase and decrease in line with workflows due to the seasonal nature of the business.

Duties and responsibilities will include the following:

• Move carcasses to chillers and freezers

• Process meat carcasses according to customer specifications

• Separate organs and glands from carcasses using safe knife handling practices

• Operate machinery to process pack and transfer carcases or products

• Pack boned meat and meat products into cartons

• Load meat products into trucks

• Clean and sanitise work equipment and work areas

We would like to hear from individuals with the following characteristics:

• Are enthusiastic, reliable and a strong team player

• Have a willingness to learn and develop

• Are committed to safety and quality excellence

The successful applicants will be offered the opportunity to work with an employee-focused and customer driven company who are committed to a safe working environment. A pre-employment Medical (including a Drug and Alcohol test) needs to be completed prior to offer of employment.

ANZCO Foods is one of New Zealand’s largest exporters employing a team of 3,000 staff worldwide. Together we deliver taste, nutrition and wellbeing to the world with products made from New Zealand’s finest beef and lamb.

To apply please go to our careers site https://careers.anzcofoods.com/ and enter the job code 10691AGU or apply directly at our ANZCO Foods Canterbury site.

Diamond Wedding Anniversary

Congratulations to Maurice and Anne (nee White) Reid who celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary today. Married 13th October 1962 at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Ashburton. With much love from all the family.

MEMORIAM

BRUCE, William James (Bill) –1924 – 2016

In loving memory of a dear Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Love always from Margaret and Family.

MACDONALD, Victor James (Jim) –Passed away October 10, 2013.

DEATHS

DUNN, Mona Winifred (Nicky) –Passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022, at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Thomas Dunn (Scotland). Cherished daughter of the late James and Evelyn Nicolson and a much loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. “Will be sadly missed”. Messages to c/Karen Ward, PO Box 44, Omarama. On Nicky’s ‘strict instructions’ a private cremation has been held.

Swan Lake – Royal Czech Ballet

2IC machine operator

We are searching for a motivated and enthusiastic person to be second-in-charge of operations at our Methven seed cleaning business.

While prior seed cleaning experience would be a distinct advantage, the right attitude and ability to learn quickly is essential.

As a family-owned business, we enjoy a close relationship with our farmer-clients and a positive working environment where your thoughts and ideas count.

The position of 2IC is varied and challenging and would suit a practical and motivated person looking to further their career by taking on a position with responsibility and autonomy. For more information please phone

John McCaw

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john@mccawseeds.co.nz

MASTER MONUMENTAL MASON

E.B.

Loved Dad and father-in-law of Crawford, Lyndia and family, Marilyn, Paul and family, Glenda and the late Paul and family. We miss your smile, your friendly face, your love, your care, your warm embrace. You left us wonderful memories. Your love is still our guide and though we cannot see you you’re always at our side.

MACDONALD, Victor James (Jim) –Passed away October 10, 2013.

A special smile, a special face, and in our hearts, a special place. No words we speak can ever say, how much we miss you every day. Love always, Stacey and Erin.

SITUATIONS VACANT PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST

A vacancy has arisen at Lochlea Lifestyle Resort for a mature, well-organised, motivated person to fill the role of part-time receptionist. This position requires excellent communication and computer skills and you should have the ability to work unsupervised. Knowledge of Xero would be an advantage although not essential.

Hours of work are 9.00am until 2.30pm, Monday to Friday, however, these hours are flexible and could be subject to change.

Applicants should have New Zealand residency, good work referees and a full current driver’s licence.

Please send your CV and covering letter to: Tony Sands, Resort Manager, 25A/25 Charlesworth Drive, Ashburton 7700 or by email to tony@lochlearesort.co.nz by Friday, October 28, 2022.

DUNN, Mona Winifred (Nicky) –

On October 8, 2022. Much

and very treasured great-aunt of Karen, Kate, and Beckie.

she was, she will always be, a very special part of our family”.

McLACHLAN, Patricia Gwenyth (Trish) (nee O’Reilly) –

McLACHLAN, Patricia Gwenyth (Trish) (nee O’Reilly) –

On October 10, 2022 at Cashmere View Care Home. Dearly loved wife of Lynton, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Adie, Dean and Valerie, Tod and Flo, Vanessa and John O’Rourke. Treasured Nana of Jemma, Jack, Hunter, Charlotte, Riley, Xander and Sawyer. Very special thanks to 'the wonderful staff at Cashmere View care home'.

On October 10, 2022 at Cashmere View Care Home. Dearly loved wife of Lynton, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Adie, Dean and Valerie, Tod and Flo, Vanessa and John O’Rourke. Treasured Nana of Jemma, Jack, Hunter, Charlotte, Riley, Xander and Sawyer. Very special thanks to 'the wonderful staff at Cashmere View care home'.

A Requiem Mass for Trish will be celebrated at Christ the King Catholic Church, 90 Greers Road, Christchurch on FRIDAY, October 14, 2022, at 1pm followed by interment at Sydenham Cemetery, 1 Simeon Street.

A Requiem Mass for Trish will be celebrated at Christ the King Catholic Church, 90 Greers Road, Christchurch on FRIDAY, October 14, 2022, at 1pm followed by interment at Sydenham Cemetery, 1 Simeon Street.

Wednesday 2nd November 7-30pm

Tickets from $65 (fees apply)

The most loved classical ballet of them all is coming to our stage bringing you a masterpiece. A love story of Prince Siegfried who falls in love with Odette who is under a spell where she is a swan by day and a women at night. Join us to see if the spell can be broken.

The Great Haua Awa – Arts on Tour

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

MOTORING

Neumanns

The Great Haua Awa – Arts On Tour

Saturday 5th November 7-30pm

Adult $25 / Group 6+ $20 (fees apply)

Grant Haua is a seasoned artist who touches all kinds of points in the blues and folk from Taj Mahal and JJ Cale to dialled down Stevie Ray and even an adventurous touch of acoustic James Blood Ulmer. Grant wants the audiences at his show to feel like they are guests in his home.

The Fleetwood Mac Experience

RULE, Kenneth Vernon (Ken) –

On October 10, 2022, at Ashburton, aged 87 years. Very dearly loved husband of Marguerite Winifred Rule (Sue), married for 65½ wonderful years. He taught me photography, motor cycling (with great patience), engineering, wild life photography, and travelling all around the South Island. I will miss him so very very much. Messages to 68 Elizabeth Street, Ashburton 7700. A private service for Ken has been held.

The Fleetwood Mac Experience –

Friday 16th

Adult

The internationally acclaimed Australian

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Grammy’s Coming Home

Grammy’s coming Home

Sunday 18th December 4pm

Adults $89 / Senior $79 / Students / Groups 6+ $74.90 (fees apply)

Join Simon O’Neill in concert along with guest artist Ashburton’s soprano Oliva Pike who has just completed her master’s degree at Otago University. With a wide array of music from solos to duets, opera to Christmas songs there is something to suit everyone. A great early Christmas gift for that special someone.

WE’RE HIRING!

FinalWhistle

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Back on the court

Mid Canterbury Tennis kicked off the new season with the first weekend of open grade interclub last Saturday. It was competition newcomers, Team Prince, who made the biggest splash during the first week. FULL STORY: P18