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right now than Methven family doctor Sophie Febery.

The Methven GP has resigned because she refuses to have the compulsory Covid-19 vaccination for doctors.

Feber, who wouldn’t talk to the Guardian about her controversial move, appears staunch in her beliefs. She was one of a handful of doctors to speak at rallies around the country organised by The Freedoms and Rights Coalition whose members include polarising Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki.

“My conscience means more to me than my career,” Febery said at Saturday’s Christchurch rally.

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Escalating airport use sparks land plan debate Letham said, at last week’s airport authority sub-committee meeting.

“If in five years we have training facilities or helicopter repair shops, suddenly we are a pretty industrial sort of airport.

“That could cause a lot of noise pollution.”

Wanaka Helicopters were served a warning by council after using the airport, without permission, for night flying training during July, sparking complaints from residents.

Councillor Lynette Lovett added that the matter was needing immediate attention.

“We need to do something with some urgency on this because a lot of the blocks of land are wanting to be subdivided (by developers),” she said.

“We don’t want to let people build and then start complaining about the airport development.”

Adam Burns The future of Ashburton Airport is set to come under “urgent” scrutiny due to an increase of activity in the air and on the ground.

Mapping out a clear path for the airport will be discussed in the coming months as the Ashburton District Council looks to navigate away from a possible clash between an expansion of airport facilities and residential growth on neighbouring land.

A workshop was set to be held in the new year where community leaders contemplate a future direction for the site.

Some councillors believed establishing a plan was crucial to avoid grumbles from prospective neighbours as nearby land was beginning to be increasingly utilised by developers for residential dwellings.

This trend sat in company with increased use of the airport by

A workshop is to be held in the new year as the Ashburton Airport becomes a hive of activity PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

more of the aviation sector, some from outside the district.

Discussions had previously been held between the airport committee and the Canterbury Aero

Club who were looking to shift basecamp away from the busy Christchurch Airport site.

Helicopter and sky diving outfits had also used the site in recent

times.

“There is a reasonable possibility that air traffic at the Ashburton Airport is going to increase quite dramatically,” councillor Rodger

Tricroft disappointed at consent decision Adam Burns An Ashburton property developer is disappointed in a decision requiring conditions on retail activity at its West Street complex, despite consent being granted for a Smith’s City to continue to trade from the site.

Tricroft has been granted resource consent for its tenant Smith’s City to continue to operate out of the former Bunnings building site after the decision by an independent comissioner was revealed.

But the application has been subject to conditions, preventing retail activity being carried out in

Smith’s City will continue to trade out of the old Bunning’s building, but no other retail activity is allowed in the complex. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN the building not occupied by the furniture and appliance retailer.

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Tricroft said, in a statement, that

it was disappointed with the decision.

“We were hoping for a decision that aligns with and supports the long term aspirations of Smiths Ashburton in Mid Canterbury,” general manager Tony Gilbert said.

Concerns around Ashburton’s fading town centre were highlighted as key factors in the decision report’s summary.

“The Ashburton town centre is in a state of decline,” the report said.

“It has an ageing building stock in need of repair, earthquake strengthening and redevelopment.

“The town centre has been losing amenity along with retail employment and the lack of private investment.”

Council’s plan change 4, which was formally adopted on June 30, was in response to community

concerns around numerous large scale developments channelling activity away from Ashburton’s town centre.

A plan change is an amendment to an operative district plan, which could be initiated by a council or the public.

Tricroft first lodged a resource consent application back in March after first approaching Smith’s City in November 2020.

The report said the timing of plan change 4 processes had made the situation “very unique”.

“A viable and vibrant town centre is necessary for the economic, social and cultural well-being of the Ashburton District community.”

The developers did not confirm whether they would appeal before the November 9 cut-off.

“We will take our time to explore our options.”

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Unvaxed GP quits – ‘My conscience means more to me than my career’ administrators.

“There are a number of people in [Methven] who remain in a similar position to me and fear for their jobs,” she said.

She said that she may be available to her patients for phone and video consults following October 30.

Adam Burns A Methven GP, who spoke at an anti-lockdown rally on Saturday, has resigned after the Government made the Covid-19 vaccination compulsory for doctors and other health workers.

Dr Sophie Febery, of the Methven Medical Centre, revealed on a community Facebook page on Tuesday that she had been halted from seeing patients face-to-face from next weekend onwards as she was refusing the Pfizer vaccine.

Febery’s post sparked a highly polarising response by the Methven community on socal media.

She was also one of a handful of doctors who spoke at rallies around the country, organised by The Freedoms and Rights Coalition.

The organisation has co-ordinated multiple illegal anti-lockdown demonstrations in Auckland, which have been attended by thousands.

Febery’s speech was filmed and then shared online by the New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science (NZDSOS) website.

“My conscience means more to me than my career,” Febery said at Saturday’s Christchurch rally, which was met with applause by

found out quite “ Iearly on that I was not allowed to talk about this to my patients

Ashburton District Deputy Mayor Liz McMillan said it was Dr Sophie Febery’s personal choice whether she got the jab.

PHOTO ADAM BURNS patrons.

She also hit out at the amount of censorship that was going on in the health sector after the Medical Council of New Zealand told her not to spread “an anti-vax message”.

“I found out quite early on that I was not allowed to talk about

this to my patients,” she said.

Febery’s husband Aidan told the Guardian that his wife would not be making any further comment.

Last week, the Government moved to mandate the vaccination of high-risk workers in the health and disability sector by

December 1.

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said workers need to receive their first dose by October 30.

Febery did not elaborate as to the reasons why she was refusing the vaccine in the post which had since been taken down by page

Ashburton District deputy mayor Liz McMillan said it was Febery’s personal choice and that she had played a significant part in Methven’s favourable vaccination rates.

McMillan said she was unaware that Febery spoke at a rally in Christchurch at the weekend.

Last year Febery launched a Facebook campaign in an effort to get everyone wearing masks in public.

The Methven Medical Centre administered 336 jabs during Super Saturday.

The practice did not respond to requests for comment yesterday.

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Go-ahead for St Andrew’s upgrade Malcolm Hopwood Work will begin in the new year on upgrading St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.

The Presbyterian Church of New Zealand has approved a grant of around $800,000 for earthquake strengthening and the parish council will shortly seek quotes for design and upgrading.

The church has been closed for five years following an engineer’s report which required the church structure to undergo strengthening work to bring it to acceptable earthquake standards.

St Andrew’s Church was built in 1906 and the loft and sanctuary added in the 1940s.

Minister, Rev Eric Mattock, is pleased St Andrew’s has received the go-ahead.

“I support the wishes of the people,” he said.

“However, when we reopen, we should do some lateral thinking so it’s not just a place which is used for two hours a week.”

He said it should be available for community functions such as concerts and public gatherings.

“It has great acoustic properties.

“It’s also a beautiful, iconic building that makes a statement on its own.”

Initially the parish council hoped to redesign the interior, but the approved funding will only meet the cost of the earthquake strengthening, some delayed maintenance and an improved heating system.

Since it closed, the congregation has

Rev Eric Mattock met in the neighbouring Sinclair Centre.

Rev Mattock, a former army sergeant and Transport Department traffic officer, before training as a minister, said the Sinclair Centre has created some new habits which he hopes will continue.

“Church can no longer be a place where you go for sermons, hymns and prayers, it’s about community,” he said.

“The Sinclair Centre has stimulated the fellowship of the church where we worship and meet afterwards.”

He hopes in the future a covered walkway can connect the church and the Sinclair Centre.

“It’s the people who are important.

We must be part of a community that serves Christ in a contemporary generSt Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. ation.”

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House prices on the rise, but fewer sales September median prices

Jonathan Leask House prices are up and the number on sale is down in the Ashburton District, according to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ).

The median house price in the Ashburton District was $413,000 in September, a 5.9 per cent increase from last September ($390,000) but a 6.1 per cent drop from August 2021 ($440,00).

Last year 54 properties were sold in September but only 38 this year, a 29.6 per cent drop, coming from a reasonably busy August where 53 homes were sold.

Regionally, Canterbury reached a record high in September of $660,000, up 31 per cent year-on-year.

While Ashburton had a 5.9 per cent increase, four dis-

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Ashburton District Christchurch City Selwyn District Timaru District Waimakariri District

tricts reached record medians – Christchurch City ($670,000), Hurunui District ($651,000), Waimate District ($395,000) and Selwyn District ($775,000) – Selwyn’s

fifth record median in a row.

The number of properties sold in September was down 30.4 per cent in Canterbury REINZ chief executive, Jen

Baird, said that like so many other regions around the country at this time, the Canterbury region has experienced uncertainty around Covid-19 Alert Levels and confusion around what real estate activity can be undertaken.

“The region has seen a decline in viewings and attendees at open homes.

“Buyers have a fear of not finding anything which is seeing some people hesitant to list their property on the market in case they are unable to secure another property.

“Whilst listings have decreased 8.5 per cent, buyer enquiry is still strong, particularly from people

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$413,000 $670,000 $775,000 $460,000 $670,000

(2020)

($390,000) ($510,000) ($580,000) ($395,000) ($490,000)

out of town.

Stock remains low in Canterbury, down 36.6 per cent when compared to September 2020.

Auctions continue to be the popular sales method, with 36.9 per cent of properties sold by auction in September compared to 16.8 per cent in September last year.

“When the Canterbury region reaches Alert Level 1, there will be more certainty in the market and people will start to list their properties which should see a strong finish to the end of the year.”

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Emergency MIQ bid to scatter dad’s ashes OK’d

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Plains Railway

The Plains Railway and Historical Museum will be open from 11am to 4pm this Labour weekend on Saturday and Sunday. There will be steam hauled train rides with Ja1260, museum village buildings open, a kids’ scavenger hunt and the Ashburton Fire Museum will be open – all at the Tinwald Domain.

NZ Herald A former Ashburton man living in Europe who was denied an emergency MIQ spot to attend his father’s funeral has received approval to return home and spread his dad’s ashes.

The good news came earlier this week following an apology from the MIQ Emergency Allocation Team, which said “we are sorry to hear of the passing of your father, please accept our sincere condolences”.

Darin Paterson’s father, Bruce Paterson, was diagnosed with a tumour four weeks ago and admitted to Ashburton Hospital.

Paterson had applied for an emergency MIQ voucher earlier this month when his father fell seriously ill.

It included a letter of support from his father’s doctor, but his application was turned down and he was told to reapply.

Unfortunately his father died the next day.

Paterson missed his father’s funeral in Ashburton last week, and instead watched it online and gave a video eulogy over the internet.

In an email to Prime Minister

Christmas concert The Mid Canterbury Choir is cancelling all its Christmas concerts planned for December, including its school event, scheduled for December 9, at St Stephen’s Church. In all, the choir has cancelled six concerts during 2021 with The Messiah in April being the only performance it’s given. Mid Canterbury Choir manager, Carol Gunn, said that, under Alert Level 2, it’s not practical to stay socially distanced and to rehearse with masks.

Youth MP Darin Paterson (middle) with his dad Bruce, in a family photo spreading across four generations.

Jacinda Ardern he said it “simply is not fair” and his concerns were passed on to Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins.

Last week he reapplied for an emergency MIQ spot and it was

approved.

Paterson said “they have given me a voucher under section 3a”.

“It’s a bit late, but at least I can go back to New Zealand and be with family, and take his ashes to

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Stewart Island as dad wished.”

Paterson will arrive back in New Zealand on October 25 and will isolate for two weeks before heading home to the South Island and then to Stewart Island.

Meeting of memorable Mercedes Malcolm Hopwood A publication entitled 101 Things To Do With A Classic Car, changed a Dutch couple’s life.

One thing was to talk about it, another was to travel the world in a classic car.

Tonight Fred and Elisabeth Smits are guests of the Ashburton Vintage Car Club where they’ll deliver their 100th address while in New Zealand.

They have one left to give to meet the publication’s criteria.

The “other thing” is to continue their global journey when Covid-19 allows them to leave.

The Smits are currently based

Vintage Car Club members, Colin Sweetman and Stuart Hart, pose with their classic Mercedes, which will form a guard of honour at tonight’s car club meeting.

PHOTO MALCOLM HOPWOOD in Cromwell, but have travelled 182,000 kilometres around the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, and England in their 1957 Mercedes Benz.

However, due to the lockdown, their Mercedes is in storage at Amsterdam so they’re travelling to Ashburton in their second car, a 1929 Willy’s Overland Whippet.

Rangitata’s MP Jo Luxton is seeking applications for a new Rangitata Youth MP to attend Youth Parliament 2022.

Applicants need to be a student aged 16 to 18 years and live within the electorate. Luxton is asking for a three minute introductory video including details of what the applicant will advocate at Youth Parliament.

Applications close on October 29.

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Ashburton Vintage Car Club secretary, Colin Sweetman, said the visit is a special occasion for the club which has invited service club representatives to the meeting as well as car club members.

He said that Mercedes Benz in the 1950s and 60s are classified as classic cars and were sought after in New Zealand.

“They were quality cars, few and far between and very collectable,” he said.

“They were quite advanced with heaters on either side of the car, a steering lock and a dipswitch on the column.

‘The Mercedes were very reliable and could do big mileages.”

The Smits, now in their 70s, will be greeted at the Hotel Ashburton tonight by members, Sweetman and Stuart Hart, who both own classic Mercedes.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is forecasting the usual long weekend delays on Friday and Monday. NZTA’s traffic predictions, based on travel patterns from previous years, predicts travel between Ashburton and Christchurch to be at its heaviest between 3 to 4pm on Friday and then from 10.30am on Monday for anyone using SH1 to head north to Christchurch.

Gumboot Friday Mental health charity I AM HOPE has had to adapt and overcome Covid restriction challenges to launch its second Gumboot Friday – virtually. A Virtual Gumboot Friday aims to raise funds for free counselling services for young people across Aotearoa, and will go ahead on the originally scheduled date of November 5.

Website launch for education events Jonathan Leask A new website is about to launch in Mid Canterbury putting all the adult education events in one place.

Keep Learning Mid Canterbury, formerly known as the Learning Exchange, is launching a website for groups, organisations, and businesses who run training, workshops, or talks of any kind will be able to list their events on the new website.

The head of Adult and Community Education (ACE) Aotearoa, Analiese Robert-

The special launch of the son, is coming down from website will take place at Wellington to be the guest 1.30pm at the Ashburton at the launch on October Seniors Centre.

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“Not only will you find Co-ordinator Kate White out more about the new said the website is so the website and how to get people of Mid Canterbury your events on there, but can find in one place all our guest speaker, Analiese the interesting learning Robertson, will speak to us events offered around the about the value of comdistrict. munity education,” White “We want to make it easy Kate White said. for people in our district to The launch includes a know about and access opportunities that help them to ‘Keep Learn- chance to chat with Roberrtson “who is keen to find out more about our coming’ – one of the Five Ways to Wellbeing.

“If you organise any kind of learning munity’s learning needs and the current event that you’d like to let people know provision of community education here, about, get in touch with us for details of so she can see how ACE Aotearoa can support us,” White said. the website launch.”

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Historic hall set in final slab pour

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Take a break to boost your mental resilience

Ashburton District Council is partnering with Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust, Federated Farmers and Waitaha Primary Health to host a special event on Wednesday 3 November about the mental cost of flood and disaster recovery.

Historic Pioneer Hall will be concreted into the final floor slab pour this week.

Contractors working on the Ashburton District Council’s new library and civic building will this week undertake a delicate concrete pour inside the heritagelisted Pioneer Hall, which is being incorporated into the new facility.

The hall was built in 1916 and will have a new future as part of the children’s library.

Its roof will eventually be removed and the red brick walls will be absorbed into the new building.

Contractor Naylor Love Canterbury plans to pour a new structural floor slab inside the hall on Thursday 21 October, as part of the final ground floor structural slab poor.

Pioneer Hall’s varied history will form part

of a reading nook in the library; the hall was the town’s first museum but has had many uses over the years.

Naylor Love Canterbury Regional Director Graeme Earl said the last of the concrete foundations had been poured for the two main buildings. All the main building’s large timber wall panels have been stood up and beams, columns and structural steel is now being installed.

“Over the next month, people will see more of the laminated veneer lumber beams being installed as well as the construction of a cantilevered floor adjacent to Havelock Street.”

He said engineered timber flooring units would be installed on top of the beams.

There are about 30 people on site each day, though that number will increase as the project progresses.

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown said Councillors had also been discussing some of the internal design features, including the use of floor coverings made from wool grown in the district.

Work has also begun on a detailed landscaping design plan for Baring Square East, which will be revamped while the library and civic building is constructed.

“We are keeping a close eye on the whole project because of international freight and supply chain issues that might put pressure on the completion date at the end of 2022,” Mayor Brown said.

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Keep up vax momentum The response by people in the Ashburton District to Super Saturday was great to see - almost nine out of every 10 people eligible for the vaccine in our district have had their first dose and more than half are now fully vaccinated with two doses.

As the country waits for further details of vaccination targets and how those will impact our daily lives, the push continues to have as many people as possible protected from Covid-19.

Ashburton District was among the top five local territorial authorities to improve vaccination rates last weekend: 577 people received their first dose and 1316 their second.

We know it’s hard to take time off work or the farm to attend a vaccination clinic, so thank you to all who did.

The work continues for those in the primary health sector, with clinics still operational for booked and drop-in people.

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As a region, the Canterbury District Health Board is hoping to have 90 per cent of the eligible population vaccinated with one dose by this Labour weekend. Now is a good time to talk with friends and family, and help them get over the line too.

People are encouraged to book online at BookMyVaccine.nz to find a clinic nearest to them; walk-ins (with no appointment) are available at Life Pharmacy on East Street, Ashburton.

Covid has impacted several Council events and uncertainties have forced the cancellations of Bite Nite and Christmas-themed nights, but we are determined to pop up smaller events and activities where we can, or support community groups with great ideas.

Our Business of the Year Awards are continuing and it’s good to see people voting for their favourite retailer.

There have been 10 nominations in the People's Choice for retail category, which is decided by public text vote – keep a lookout on shop windows in

town for voting codes and don’t be shy about sending us your vote, it won’t cost you a cent but it will help our retailers.

The awards have other categories, including excellence in primary industries, export and not-for-profit, and an award for a future business leader. Nomination forms and criteria are available on Council’s website until 30 November and finalists will be announced in December.

Let’s hope the big gala night to announce winners in February will be free of most of the current covid restrictions.

The free event, which starts at 7pm, will be at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall and include guest speakers Michael Hempseed and local Craig Wiggins.

Mr Hempseed is the author of Being a True Hero, a book used by the New Zealand police, Fire and Emergency, GPs and counsellors, as well as many parents and teachers.

He is coming to Methven following the big floods in May and will speak about overcoming the difficulties and challenges of disaster recovery.

Heavy rain caused a 200-year flood in the Ashburton River in May of this year, the river breached its banks and flooded farmland. The Hinds River and adjacent farmland were similarly affected.

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown said Mid Canterbury had been through a lot with the floods and then ongoing recovery.

"People might really benefit from coming along on 3 November. You will hear about what science says are the long-term impacts of a disaster and how to look out for those who are struggling.

"You’ll learn some strategies to strengthen your own resilience too."

Mr Hempseed’s talk will cover the psychological impacts of a disaster and how to protect yourself, why sleep is important and signs when someone may not be coping.

Mr Wiggins will bring his local experience and rural perspective and talk about looking after neighbours, your own wellbeing and knowing when to ask for help.

The event is able to be held at Alert level 2.

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New sewer line on track for March finish Contractors working on the new wastewater pipeline from Bridge Street to Milton Road South are ahead of schedule, despite having to deal with continuing high groundwater levels.

The pipeline is being laid about five metres below the ground, requiring sheet piling to stabilise the trench during construction and pumps to keep groundwater out of the work area.

Ashburton District Council Infrastructure Services Group Manager Neil McCann said the $10 million project was on target to be complete by the end of March and had been given the tick of approval by Government engineers recently.

"We are still encountering high groundwater levels more than a kilometre from the Ashburton River, following the May floods. But that, and covid lockdowns, have not adversely affected the work timeframe."

The section of the pipeline along Wakanui Road and Albert Street is complete and both roads have been reinstated for traffic, and the intersection of Beach Road East and Milton Road South has also re-opened after the pipeline was laid across Beach Road.

Milton Road South from the river to Beach Road remains closed to traffic (except for residents). The section between Beach Road and Wakanui Road is on target to

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open before Christmas, however, the river end will not be reinstated until the end of February.

Mr McCann said it was on Milton Road South that the groundwater was still high.

Ashburton Contracting Ltd (ACL) is currently laying a section of pipeline along Mill Creek, between Geoff Geering and Braebrook subdivisions. A footbridge over the creek connecting the two subdivisions is closed for up to two weeks.

"In total, ACL and Seipp Construction teams have laid 70 per cent of the 5.1km of new wastewater pipeline,” Mr McCann said.

"Engineering inspectors from the Department of Internal Affairs were onsite recently because the Government subsidised a large portion of the project, and they were impressed with the progress of the work thus far.

"We know the project has caused some disruption for people, but the new wastewater pipeline is needed as the town grows and more houses connect to our wastewater network."

For a full update on the ARS project, visit ashburtondc.govt.nz/ARS.

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

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

Institute members have created 11 bays for the display – called For Home and Country – and it also features information about how Women’s Institute started locally and nationally.

Each of the bays says something special about the women who went to institute meetings and the big and little events in their lives. Items on show range from tea cups to homemade jam and Lady Diana memorabilia.

Institute members had a private viewing of the display on Monday before it opened to the public.

Mid Canterbury Federation Women’s Institute president Mavis Wilkins was among those to see the exhibition and said it was great the project had been able to go ahead. Masks were worn and numbers were limited inside the Murney Room at

the museum as institute members took a trip down memory lane.

The national Federation of Women’s Institutes marked 100 years in February and over the years up to 30 groups operated around Mid Canterbury. Over time, some amalgamated or closed.

Ashburton District Council Community Services Manager Steve Fabish said the history of Women’s Institutes in Mid Canterbury was on show and he hoped people would pay a visit.

"There’s plenty of memories that are part of this display and plenty of family connections. These groups played an important role in the social fabric of the district over the years."

Institute members still meet regularly to share skills and companionship, while having fun with drama, music and crafts.

The museum display also includes clothing, photographs and the Rugby Cup, which was donated by the Mid Canterbury Rugby Union in appreciation of catering services provided by members during the British and Irish Lions Tour of 1950.

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

Parking Strategy Submission Hearings Thursday 21 October, 9am (live-streamed) Ashburton Water Zone Committee Tuesday 26 October, 1pm Road Safety Co-ordinating Committee Meeting Tuesday 2 November, 9.30am Biodiversity Advisory Group Tuesday 2 November, 1pm Council Meeting Wednesday 3 November, 1pm (live-streamed) Council Activity Briefings Wednesday 10 November, 9am Audit & Risk Committee Wednesday 10 November, 1pm (live-streamed) Youth Council Wednesday 10 November, 4.00pm Council Meeting Wednesday 17 November, 1.00pm (live-streamed) Ashburton Water Zone Committee Tuesday 23 November, 1.00pm

PUBLIC NOTICES

LABOUR DAY RUBBISH AND RECYCLING

There will be no change to kerbside collections on Labour Day, Monday 25 October. The Ashburton Resource Recovery Park will remain open but the Rakaia Resource Recovery Park will be closed.

EA NETWORKS CENTRE 20 River Terrace Mon - Fri 6.00am - 9.00pm Sat & Sun 7.00am - 7.00pm

Tenders are to be enclosed in an envelope enfaced “Fairfield Road, Fairton Licence to Occupy” and are to be either delivered or posted to reach Council by closing time of 4pm, Wednesday 27 October 2021.

Tenders for the sections close with The Chief Executive Officer, Ashburton District Council, PO BOX 94, ASHBURTON 7700.

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South Island National MPs remain in the dark Malcolm Hopwood

Essential Physiotherapy’s Lesley Coffey thinks that the proposal for ACC to cover some childbirth injuries again “is a good start”.

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Proposed childbirth injury help needed Maddison Gourlay An Ashburton women’s health physiotherapist believes ACC’s proposal to start funding some childbirth injuries is “a good start”.

Essential Physiotherapy’s Les-

ley Coffey said childbirth trauma took up only a quarter of her practice currently.

It would be more, but she said “I need to make sure I have time to sleep’’. So the ACC decision was an important breakthrough to allow more women to have treatment.

“I think having [childbirth injuries] funded would open the doors to a lot more women, even to get an assessment done to see where they are at. I think that

would be a game changer,” she said.

“And it would definitely be a good start, but there is a long way to go.”

Ongoing issues after childbirth were common and they need to be talked about more, to keep conversations open and to let others know they are not alone, Coffey said.

An ACC guide for perineal injuries during childbirth in June 2020 highlighted the growing

concern, with tissue injuries and tears during childbirth affecting about 85 per cent of women.

After childbirth, women that suffered any injuries get treated by a pelvic health physiotherapist while in hospital, but after leaving they were often paying for help out of their pocket, or not getting help at all.

“Men can get covered for lots of injuries, and birth trauma is a very real thing and we don’t talk about it,” Coffey said.

A month on from South Island National MPs asking the Government to explain why the region remains in Alert Level 2, they’ve heard nothing.

The National MPs requested the release of the expert advice that led Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announcing on September 20 that the South Island would remain at Covid Alert Level 2.

The letter was referred to the Minister for Covid-19 Response, Chris Hipkins, but the MPs have yet to receive any reply.

Kaikoura MP, Stuart Smith, originally from Mid Canterbury, said he’s not surprised but annoyed.

“We haven’t had a response but then they haven’t shared the advice for any lockdowns,” he said.

In the jointly signed letter, the MPs said “the decision for the South Island to remain at Alert Level 2 for the foreseeable future will have a deep and irrevocable impact on South Islanders and inevitably force more businesses to close if this is prolonged”.

“Those who have been impacted deserve to be aware of the rationale that has led to the decision to extend Alert Level 2 restrictions in the South Island,” the letter said.

Smith is also calling for a rapid antigen test for people before boarding a flight or ferry bound for the South Island.

He pointed out one of the first things the Government did when it realised Covid-19 would become an issue, was to ban the importation of antigen test kits.

“Now they’ve allowed them into the country,” he said.

“These have an accuracy rate very similar to PCR (nasal) tests, are not invasive, they’re faster with results in 15 minutes, are far cheaper and can be done at home with no expertise.”

A stunning garden walk Jonathan Leask Take a stunning garden, a beautiful spring day, add in Devonshire tea and you have the makings of a successful St John Garden Walk on Saturday.

The garden walk with Devonshire tea was a replacement for the planned garden fete which should have been held last Thursday but was postponed due to Covid-19 alert level restrictions.

However St John Mid Canterbury executive officer, Ellaine Vallender, said that as the Rollinson family garden was looking so good “we needed to use the opportunity for

people to see it”.

“Sue and Ted Rollinson have been very generous with their time and talent, to support us with this fundraiser,” Vallender said.

“The walk was well supported, and people were positive in their praise for the gardens.”

Around 200 people attended the event which raised close to $3000 for St John activities in Mid Canterbury, she said.

“We couldn’t have done it without the support of many of our St John members along with the extended Rollinson family, and both Rakaia and County Lions’ Club members.”

Now the attention turns to the running of the postponed garden fete on February 17 at the Rollinson property.

Vallender said they have plans for 90 stalls, food and music all in the beautiful garden setting.

Around 200 people enjoyed spring sunshine in a stunning setting for the St John Garden Walk at the Rollinson’s property in Dorie on Saturday.

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No jab. No job. Methven doctor gone S

o what to make of Methven Medical Centre doctor Sophie Febery Actually, that’s former Methven Medical Centre doctor.

Because Febery, as you would have read in Adam Burns’ revealing story on page three, has quit her job because she refuses to have the Covid-19 vaccine, which is compulsory for nearly all health workers.

As was announced by the Government last week, all high-risk healthcare workers must have a first vaccination by October 30, or face losing their job.

So Dr Febery has gone, “since I am (and will remain) unvaccinated’’, she explained on a Facebook page before her post was taken down.

She’s not quite lost to the

Daryl Holden medical centre just yet, with Febery suggesting she may be available for phone and video consults for a “few weeks” after the October deadline.

We imagine Febery’s no-jab call is the talk of the Methven community, who lined up in good numbers on Super Saturday with 335 vaccinated at the medical centre.

And though it’s true that everyone has the right to make their own personal choices, even around the Covid vaccine, something about this just

screams supremely irresponsible that a family doctor, of all people, should dig their heels in, tighten their grip on their stethoscope and refuse to get jabbed.

It’s a similar situation to the 10 Taranaki midwives, who are set to lose their jobs after indicating they also won’t be getting vaccinated against Covid-19.

That sort of scenario just leaves me shaking my head.

Why? I expect all self-respecting medical professionals, particularly doctors, to exercise sound leadership and provide community guidance around something as deadly serious as a virus that has killed millions and has shut down the world like no-one could ever have imagined.

If Dr Febery can’t see that,

then she’s better off not doctoring, especially in the midst of such a crippling pandemic.

The irony with Dr Febery is that she’s the same person that last year launched a campaign to get everyone wearing face masks in public.

“As Jacinda says, we should all assume we’re infected and, if we’re infected, then of course we will want to do everything we can to stop passing that onto others, and wearing a mask is just kind,” Febery reportedly said back then.

Go figure. So the Government’s workplace vaccine mandate has done what it should have in this case, but perhaps it should go much further and be extended to other industries.

For a start, can someone explain why the must-jab man-

date has not been introduced for the police, first responders and even social workers?

And why, among hospital workers, do cleaners not have to be vaccinated?

I’ve spent time in hospital with family members in recent months and cleaners made an appearance in the same room nearly every time I was there visiting, often stopping to talk to patients.

Some things just don’t make sense, but the Dr Febery situation has at least played out the correct way because she’ll be removed from a position where she could have spread a deadly disease.

No jab. No job. No doctor anymore.

Few could argue with that end result.

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Celebrating a vaccination milestone for Mid Canty Your say

Jo Luxton

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t was wonderful to see 1893 Mid Cantabrians step up and get vaccinated on Super Saturday – thank you for putting our community first.

Thanks also to the many health workers, volunteers and local businesses who helped the day run smoothly and made Super Saturday so successful.

Your efforts led to the Ashburton District being the second highest territorial area in the whole country!

More than 3.5 million people – or around 85 per cent of our eligible population – have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

We can all be proud of these huge gains.

The team of five million is safer because of them, but our work isn’t yet done.

It’s up to all of us to make the choice to be able to do more of what we love, see the people we love, and protect those who can’t be vaccinated.

We know that the vaccine is highly effective if people have both doses.

That means, if you do catch Covid-19, you’re far less likely to fall seriously ill and less likely to pass the virus on to others.

That’s why we want to see as many Kiwis vaccinated as possible, as soon as possible.

If you haven’t managed to get your first shot yet, I’d really encourage you to do so now, to ensure you’re fully protected in time for summer.

You can book online at book-

layer of protection, so every conversation makes a difference.

I know some people are still a little hesitant about getting vaccinated.

It’s okay to have questions, but it’s really important that you’re getting reliable information to make this choice.

A great place to start is covid19. govt.nz, where you can find accurate, evidence-based information, along with advice from medical experts.

You might also like to check in with your GP or other health provider if you have specific queries.

Thanks again for all of your efforts to look out for each other at Level 2, make Super Saturday a success, and keep Mid Canterbury a supportive, vibrant community.

Now, let’s keep working to get those vaccination rates up!

We want to see as many Kiwis vaccinated as possible, as soon as possible. myvaccine.nz or by calling 0800 28 29 26. Some vaccination centres don’t even require a booking – you can simply turn up.

If you’ve had your first dose and are waiting for your second, you might be able to bring it forward.

You can get that second dose three weeks after your first one,

so if you’ve already waited three weeks, it’s a good idea to change your booking online or try a walkin centre.

Once you’re fully vaccinated, there are still ways you can help with the vaccine rollout.

You can chat to people you know who aren’t yet vaccinated, to

help them make the best choice for them and their community.

You could even offer some practical assistance – a ride to an appointment or babysitting to free them up – to make the choice easier.

Every extra person who gets vaccinated in Rangitata is another

Jo Luxton is the Labour MP for Rangitata. The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof

Inflation shocker, thief on the loose

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his week saw the release of inflation data for the September quarter and it was a shocker.

Inflation is an insidious ‘thief in your wallet’, to quote a former Reserve Bank Deputy Governor, eroding purchasing power and savings and distorting decisions on spending and investment.

The thief is becoming increasingly bold and brazen, with Consumer Price Index up 2.2 per cent in the September quarter and up 4.9 per cent for the year to September. Both were much stronger than anyone expected.

Apart from the one-off impacts of GST hikes this was the biggest quarterly increase since June 1987’s 3.3 per cent and also the biggest annual increase since the year to September 2008’s 5.1 per cent.

Housing and household utilities rose 2.6 per cent in the quarter and 6.0 per cent for the year; transport rose 4.2 per cent in the quarter and 13.2 per cent for the year; food rose 2.7 per cent in the quarter (and 3.1 per

Andrew Hoggard FROM THE FARM cent for the year), and recreation and culture rose 2.9 per cent in the quarter (and 5.3 per cent for the year).

Businesses have been experiencing intensive cost pressures and this is now spilling into higher consumer prices, threatening a 1970s and 1980s pricewage spiral. Farmers are feeling it too with big recent jumps in fertiliser, fuel, and electricity prices as well as creeping increases in business overheads.

Although Covid-related supply chain shocks have helped drive up inflation, increases in prices seem widespread indicating higher inflation might be more enduring rather than just a oneoff blip.

Economists are now expecting annual inflation to exceed 5 per

cent in the December quarter, which risks imbedding higher inflationary expectations.

Government policy is not helping. More and more costs are being imposed on businesses, directly or indirectly through, for example, big increases in the minimum wage, immigration restrictions, a surging ETS impacting on fuel and electricity prices, and tighter regulation or threats of tighter regulation

across multiple policy fronts to meet the Government’s ambitious reform agenda.

Meanwhile, the Government’s fiscal policy has contributed to overheating the economy and exacerbating supply-demand imbalances. Although it certainly had to support the economy during Covid it has spent big over the past four years, with core Crown expenses up 41 per cent from 2017 to 2021. The

abandonment of its first term fiscal rules after last year’s election was disappointing.

And it’s not just central government, with local authority rates and payments up 7.1 per cent, in the September quarter – more than double the 3.1 per cent increase in September 2020.

The Reserve Bank has rightly started on the path to normalising monetary policy but if higher inflation is allowed to bed in it’ll be forced to hike interest rates even more than would otherwise be the case. This would be painful for borrowers and could drive up the exchange rate, hitting exporters.

Politicians, from central and local government, need to get serious about inflation and help the Reserve Bank put the thief back in jail before it can steal anymore of our hard earned money.

In short, monetary policy needs mates.

Andrew Hoggard is president of Federated Farmers of NZ

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, October 21, 2021

Ashburton Bowling Club

The weather, the nasty part of it, showed its face this past week, affecting both our men and women bowlers.

And on our three outings to Methven in particular! Those taking part in the Hefford Shield on Monday, the Noel Bilby Cup on Tuesday and the Edna Low Open fours on Sunday all felt the bite of the cold coming off those mountains. High winds, rain, hail and cold saw to our not always playing to the best. However on Sunday at the Edna Low, the Ashburton team, skipped by Jo Ryk with Doug Kinvig, Min Hill, Colin Bird, came 2nd with 3 wins. Very well done, gentlemen!

At the Friday Triples at Hampstead, the Ashburton team of John Smart, Alistair McKenzie, Jo Ryk came 1st with 3 wins!

Well done gentlemen and a good couple of days for our past President, Jo! Saturday’s Rollover saw a good turnout of Ashburton and MSA bowlers, the results of which are: 1st with 3 wins, 10 ends, 18 points were R Petrie, W McCarthy; 2nd with 2 wins, 1 draw, 11 ends, 20 points were D Murcott, G Sparks and 3rd with 1 win, 1 draw, 9 ends, 15 points were J Kewish, D Taylor.

The Ladies Chartered Clubs tournament started at the Club on Monday 18th and will continue until Friday, 22nd. Club days scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday at 1.15 pm will depend on green availability.

A reminder that the rearranged Murton Cup Ladies fours will now be played at Rakaia on Monday November 1 starting at 9.30 am.

Ashburton are staging the Open Triples 2 bowls competition, sponsored by Skip To It, on Saturday 23rd at 12.30 pm. No rollover triples are scheduled at the club for that day.

Good bowling everyone – may the sunshine! But remember the protocols and stay safe!

Ashburton Golf Club

We had a superb finals day last Saturday, the course was in tip-top condition, the weather played ball and we had some great matches. In the 9-hole section Joy Nicholas and Tong King played really well and picked up the Ladies and Mens Sega golf Trophies. Tonee Hurley took out the Ladies Champs again and Sam Prince continued his dominance in the mens.

In the Ladies section Jeanette Montgomery, Leigh Wackrow and Wendy Parr picked up plate titles. Then Liz Cabout overcame Lynn Small in the Bronze II. Marilyn Walker prevailed in a good tussle with Nicky Gill to take out Bronze I. The Ladies Silver final saw Jen Shepherd throw everything at Sharon Bradford in a gutsy display. Sharon got her nose in front early on and played great consistent golf and finally finished Jen off with a superb 2 on the 32nd hole. Great game and well-deserved champion.

Moving to the mens section. Bryan Donaldson had to go extra holes to beat Dave Robertson in the Junior B plate.

Mitch Stoddart proved a bit too strong for Daz Peace in the Junior A plate.

The veterans battle in the Inters plate saw Tim Newton come out on top over Pete Morrison, and the senior’s plate between Paul May and Brendon Davidson was a game for the purists. I only caught a couple of holes and it looked like they had swapped clubs and were both playing wrong handed, but when the dust

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Methven Golf Club

Men’s winners from finals day at the Ashburton Golf Club on the weekend. had settled Davo had given away more holes than Lefty, so well done Paul.

Most of the Champs games were strong wins. George Brown got ahead early on Don Mac and did not let go for a good win. Matt Tait smashed a screamer of a drive on the first, never looked back and poor Al Jopson felt the full force in Junior A. In the Inters Young Seb jumped out quick to be 2 up in 3, but Blair didn’t panic, dialled his driver in and took out a great game on the 33rd hole, then in the Seniors Hoppy struggled to get the pace of the greens, Owen was in his usual, consistent, great form, was in no mood to hand out any favours and took out a strong win for his third title and second in a row.

Well done to all the players who made finals day, there were hundreds of other players who would love to have made it, but were not good enough. To the victor go the spoils, but I am sure that everyone else will bounce back stronger next year.

Well done Murray Wackrow and Greg Fleming in the Sutherland Trophy and commiserations to the Redpath team for a 1 point defeat in the pennants final.

Till next week, good golfing.

Ashburton Horticultural Society

President Joy welcomed 11 members to our October meeting. Members agreed to continue with an afternoon meeting on 3rd Friday of each month. Members discussed the new programme and suggestions for Guest Speakers or activities for each meeting.

Table show results: Joy Jaine – 13 firsts, 3 seconds, 1 third, John Hoogweg – 5, 5, 0, Brian Glassey – 5, 2, 1, Pat Tarbotton – 2, 0, 1, Cyril Keen – 1, 3, 0, Anne Gamblin – 1, 1, 0, Trevor Gamblin – 0, 0, 1, Premier Award: Joy Jaine – Small flowering Rhododendron. Raffle was won by Joy Jaine.

Next meeting will be a Pot Luck Lunch on Friday November 19 at 12.30 pm at Domain Pavilion, Walnut Ave. New members welcome.

Ashburton Musical Club

The final concert for the year was held

Above – Chris Taylor after winning the Ashburton MSA Petanque Club’s women’s singles.

Right – Methven Golf Club winners: From left to right: Steve Schwass, James Anderson, Stuart Wilson, Bruce Dickson, Angela Mowbray, Jan Lane, Bev Isherwood.

on Saturday October 9 at the Sinclair Centre. After having to cancel the September concert, it was good to have a variety of items presented by talented young students mainly from the Ellesmere district and Timaru.

The Scholarship of $700 was awarded to Emma Johnson, a pianist. Emma also plays the Euphonium, flute, tenor horn and french horn.

The programme was as follows: Piano Duet - Emma & Harvey Johnson, March Militaire - Schubert. Piano Solo - Charlie Burns, Berceuse - Burgmuller & Valse Sentimentale - Schubert. Piano Solo - Harvey Johnson - Terminal 2 - Bera-Tagrine. Vocal Solo - Abigain Jones - Misty Islands of the Highlands - Carr & Kennedy and I’ll Walk With God - Brodzsksy & Webster.

Piano Duets - Saphra & Thalia Peterson Slavonic Dance No 2 in E minor - Dvorak, Minuet - Debussy & La Toupie - Bizet. Piano Solo - Hannah Juipers - Melodie Op 4 No 2 - Fanny Hensel. Vocal Solo - Brie Arnold - Wishing you were somehow here again - A Lloyd Webber & Air Romantique - Poulenc. Cello Solo - Juhyeong Kim - Sonata in E minor - 2nd Mvt Op 38 - Allegretto Quasi Menuetto - Brahms & Concerto in C Major - 1st Mvt - Haydn. Piano Solo - Emma Johnson - Song Without Words - Mendelssohn & Sonata in C - 1st Mvt - Mozart. Accompanists: Helen Hinson, Heuijeong Kim, Pearl Wood.

Supper concluded a very enjoyable concert and another successful year even though two concerts had to be cancelled.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

The last two weekends have been busy with Men’s and Women’s Club Singles and Doubles, followed by the Canterbury Singles and Doubles all played locally.

The Men’s Singles top three winners were Neville Bensdorp, Richard Browne and Jonathan Crum. The top three women were Chris Taylor, Rewa Kyle and Carol Hogg. There were a lot of very close games which keeps our tournaments interesting and competitive.

Last Saturday the Canterbury Singles

were played with men from Christchurch and Dunedin taking out the two top places, followed by local players Christine Taylor and Richard Browne 3rd equal. Jonathan Crum was 3rd equal in the Consolation, while Bernice Laird and Trevor Nish were 3rd equal in the Bowl.

On Sunday Jan Guilford was 3rd equal with her Christchurch partner in the Canterbury Doubles Championship. Richard Browne and Neville Bensdorp took out the Consolation, with Peter Marriott and his Christchurch partner in 3rd equal. Christine Taylor and her Dunedin partner won the Plate, with Linda Millard and Jonathan Crum 2nd in the Plate Consolation. All other places were won by players from Christchurch, Dunedin or Alexandra in both competitions.

These are great tournaments to be a part of, and while it is competitive it is still friendly with some of the players giving some coaching during the game to less experienced players.

This Thursday we are giving some time to Shooting and Pointing which should be an interesting change for some training on this aspect of the game.

Remember you are most welcome to join us any Tuesday and Thursday, just after 1pm, at 115 Racecourse Road.

Ashburton Photographic Society Club

October has been a busy month!

We started with a Field Trip to Willowbank where members were joined by a couple of members of the New Brighton Photographic Society. Then 18 members headed off to Kaikoura for a weekend.

We had a busy weekend with a visit to Bernies Diner, where Gaynor had organised a couple of models. This was a great location and I look forward to seeing photographs that were taken. Our final competition of the year was Digital Only because of the logistics of sending prints to judges. Well done to those that entered.

3rd Open: A Grade Digital Acceptance: “White Faced Heron” Bill Cabout, “Knobbly Wood” Carol Efford, “Calm After The Storm” and “When Nature Takes Over”

After all the setbacks with weather and covid it was a relief to have the Club Championships Day dawn sunny with just a chilly morning breeze on Saturday.

With the course in superb condition to help the golfers, a small crowd gathered at No 1 tee for the early tee times to wish the protagonists’ good luck for their 36 holes. They were entertained by some great tee shots from most of the finalists, which seemed to set the tone for the day.

There was some great golf played to keep the following supporters entertained. All games were still very much alive by the halfway mark with some great scrambling keeping them close.

Angela Mowbray took charge after lunch, in the Ladies Silver, winning five of the first 9 holes against Sara Gallagher and sealed the match at the 31st.

In Bronze B it was a close tussle all the way between Bev Isherwood and Denisse Hood with Isherwood finally winning on the 35th. Jan Lane defeated Jane Helmore earlier in the month to win the Bronze A Championships.

In the Senior Men’s match, Steve Schwass took an early lead but Alister Maxwell fought back and kept it close.

As the group of supporters following the game increased throughout the afternoon, the standard of golf increased with some great shots seen. Schwass held on to win at the 35th.

Both James Anderson and Stuart Wilson applied the pressure, early, in the Intermediate and Junior A Finals, respectively, to build big leads at the end of 18 holes. Their opponents, Pete Wood and Tim Robinson, fought back valiantly in the afternoon with some great shots but it was in vain. The morning deficit was too much to overcome.

In the Junior B final, played over 18 holes, Bruce Dickson was 2 up after 2 holes against Ian Lucas. This was to prove crucial as the match progressed. Dickson won the match at the 16th.

In the Senior Knockout Frank Sandys came from behind to beat Paddy Helmore at the 33rd hole. Flights were also played, over 18 holes.

Men’s Club Champions: Senior - Steve Schwass, Intermediate​James Anderson, Junior - Stuart Wilson, Junior B - Bruce Dickson.

Ladies’ Club Champions: Silver Angela Mowbray, Bronze A Jan Lane, Bronze B Bev Isherwood. Men’s Flights: Senior - Frikke Greybie, Intermediate - Keith Middleton, Junior A - Mike Gray, Junior B - Jim Rooney.

Knockout champions: Senior Frank Sandys, Junior – Still to be played.

14 RACING

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, October 21, 2021

Behind closed doors Matt Markham The fight to see some form of normality on one of the biggest social weeks of the year in Canterbury has been lost across all codes of racing.

Cup Week in Christchurch this year, which generally attracts close to 50,000 racegoers across the entire week, will in large be held behind closed doors, with no set time frame being announced on a reduction in alert levels in the South Island this week.

It means that the normal 22,000 who attend Cup Day at Addington on the second Tuesday in November will be cut to about 10 per cent of the usual crowd, and the same for the big day at Riccarton on Saturday, with more than 15,000 usually attending, now a crowd of 1500 is being suggested.

But both those figures will be largely taken up by racing officials, horse trainers, jockeys, drivers and attendants as well as owners and sponsors – meaning public inclusion will be at an absolute minimum, and only as a last resort should the allocated spaces not be filled by those mentioned above.

Addington Raceway boss, Brian Thompson said it was a disappointing outcome.

“We are very disappointed not to be able to share this year’s Cup Week with Canterbury, but we have no other option than to turn Cup Week into a smaller racing industry day for members, owners, trainers and business partners, given there is no

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Big crowds won’t be part of the picture in Christchurch this year for Cup Week. indication when we will come out of Level 2”.

“Addington Cup Week for many is all about the race day experience, getting dressed up and sharing good times with great friends, hosting clients and mingling with other people all in a party like atmosphere. It’s just not an event where anyone wants to social distance from others”.

Addington race twice during the week for harness and once for the greyhounds, with all meetings expected to be held under the tight restrictions.

Meanwhile, over at Riccarton, their three meetings will go ahead as well, with limited numbers of people on course.

The Canterbury Jockey Club announced on Tuesday that owners of competing horses, event sponsors and members of the Canterbury Jockey Club can attend.

If demand for attendance is not exhausted by the key stakeholders,

limited seated tickets may be available for the public.

Canterbury Jockey Club chief executive Tim Mills said the decision was “soul-destroying”.

“That is the only way to describe it, we’re going from a sell-out crowd of 15,000. We just have to work with the measures the government has put in place.”

Both Addington and Riccarton will take huge financial hits from the decisions – just how much is hard to measure.

Ashburton also plays a key role in Cup Week, with the Ashburton Trotting Club meeting on the Thursday a big part of the week for many enthusiasts.

Given the nationwide restrictions, it is almost certain that meeting will also be held behind closed doors.

Cup Week for 2021 begins at Riccarton on Saturday, November 6, with the final day the following Saturday, also at Riccarton.

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Matt Markham’s Addington Selections Race 1: El Dorado, Dismara, Senorita Margarita, Refine Race 2: Boss Kenny, Love Rose, Paige, Awesome Impee Race 3: Romeo Shard, Evangalist, Shanika, Fernleigh Cash Race 4: Asian Elvis, Classey Robin, Immer Besser Race 5: Regal Attire, KD Hawk, Tedesco, Faith No More Race 6: Remember Me, Allegra, Cover Girl, Mary Austin Race 7: Shan Noble, Pace N Pride, Steel The Show, Taipo Race 8: Wanna Play With Me, Kahress, Miss Crazed, Majestic Action Race 9: Dashing Major, Enjoy Me, Riveered, Katherine Race 10: Heaven On High, Tornado Banner, Invitation Only, Tide And Time BEST BET: Romeo Shard (R3) VALUE: Heaven On High (R10)

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Fears that the Ashburton Flying Stakes Matt may be left in the and lacking the Markham lurch quality of recent seasons have become a distant memory this week with a strong field set to take to the Ashburton Racecourse on Monday.

The relocation of the iconic Kaikoura meeting early in November to Addington Raceway due to Covid looked set to rob the Ashburton feature of many of the big names of the New Zealand pacing scene, with many signalling their intent to head there instead of Mid Canterbury.

However, this year’s field looks set to be one of the better editions for a number of years with many of the noted big names from the Canterbury area, and further afield, set to take their place on Monday afternoon as the build-up to the New Zealand Trotting Cup on the second Tuesday in November continues.

The field is headed by the defending Cup champion, Self Assured – fresh off the back of his promoted victory at Addington last Friday. The Mark Purdon and Hayden Cullen trained pacer finished second in the event 12 months ago behind Copy That.

He’ll be joined on Monday by other cup contenders including Pembrook Playboy, Henry Hubert and Classie Brigade. Boom pacing colt, Krug is also among the nominations for Cran and Chrissie Dalgety.

He’s not a cup contender, but is expected to take his place in the second pacing feature of the Cup Week, the New Zealand Free-For-All on Show Day. Meanwhile, the Ashburton Trotters Flying Mile will also have some of the big names with Bolt For Brilliance, Muscle Mountain and Oscar Bonavena all in attendance.

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SPORT 15

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, October 21, 2021

Country Mid Canterbury make winning starts to season Matt Markham If starting how they intend to finish was the plan for Mid Canterbury in the Tennis Canterbury’s Premier Interclub competition, then there’s a lot to look forward to this season.

The Country Mid Canterbury side, as they are to be known this season, started in the best possible fashion on Saturday – going within one match of a complete clean sweep against Waimairi at the Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre, winning 5-1.

Premier interclub Singles:

Jack Tiller won 6-3, 6-2 Ben Smith won 6-1, 3-0 Cameron McCracken won 6-2, 6-3 Rhys Cromie lost 6-7, 0-6

Doubles:

Tiller and Cromie won 6-2, 6-2 McCracken and Smith won 4-6, 6-3, 10-8

The obliteration, on paper, looks as though it may have been a mismatch in sides, but team member Jack Tiller said discussions have been had about how the team intends to start this season and it was nice to put it out on the court and into action.

“We’ve talked a little bit about how we want to handle matches that we should win,” he said.

“It’s a really good opportunity to really push for as many points as you can get to try and keep with those up the top of the ladder.”

Country Mid Canterbury won singles clashes courtesy of Tiller, Ben Smith and Cameron McCracken, with Rhys Cromie unable to make it four-from-four, but he played a critical role in that he and Tiller recorded a dominant win in their doubles match.

“Having a player of Rhys’ ability out on the court in a doubles match, you just can’t put a price on it, he was huge.”

The duo won 6-2, 6-2 but it was a little tougher for McCracken and Smith who were forced into a tie-breaker, eventually winning 4-6, 6-3, 10-8 to round out a good day at the office.

At the top of the standings this week, the side heads to Christchurch this weekend to take on Burwood Park at Wilding Park.

Meanwhile in other Premier action, two well-known local fe-

male players produced good results for their sides on Saturday.

Ashleigh Leonard had a winning day for her Te Kura Hagley side in their clash with Kaiapoi, while Tessa McCann picked up her doubles, but dropped her singles clash for her Cashmere team.

As well as a Premier team this season, Country Mid Canterbury also has sides in Tennis Canterbury’s Division One and Division Two competitions.

On Sunday morning the Division One side kicked off in a winning way, with a 5-1 win over Te Kura Hagley.

The side grabbed three singles wins and two doubles victories with Cromie again the unlucky player to miss out on success, playing in this match as No.1 in the side.

He was joined in the team by Jason Feutz, Connor Brosnahan and Ollie Bubb.

Feutz and Cromie won a tight tussle in their doubles match, losing the first 5-7 before winning the second 7-5 then grabbing the tiebreak 10-7 while Brosnahan and Bubb were slightly more convincing, taking out their contest 6-3, 7-5.

The Division Two side missed out on play in the opening weekend of the competition, with their first round rivals pulling out of the match in the days leading up to the clash.

Jack Tiller in action for Country Mid Canterbury in Tennis Canterbury’s premier competition on the weekend.

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CYCLING

Tough conditions no barrier The tough, windy conditions had their say in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, White Fox and Jones Lawyers, 45km handicap event around the Dawsons Road block on Sunday.

The conditions set up a chance for the scratch markers to work their way through the field for victory, and they took the opportunity, finding the front inside the final three kilometres.

Larry Neal had the best of the four-up sprint to claim the major spoils, and in doing so recording the fastest time of 63.02.

Kyle Gray who continues to impress, picked up second place.

Steve Hands secured the final podium position.

Tony Ward dug deep to take fourth place.

The ever-improving Mike Pearce and Cole Harris rounded out the top six.

The juniors and division 2 contested a 15km handicap ride.

Front marker Tom Reid produced a top shelf effort to keep the chasing marks at bay to lift the trophy.

It was a great day for the Reid stable, with Tom’s big sister Leah Reid laying down her best ride of the season to secure second place.

Isabel Wall was in the thick of the finish to record a well-de-

RESULTS ■■ Golf

Vets Golf

Results from 18th October 1st = on 39 Murray Beach, Trev Kerr and David Fisher 2nd = on 38 D Robertson, C Alexander, D Osborn, K Borland, J Duncan, I Beach, A Dixon and G Munro.

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by Selwyn Vets.

DRAWS ■■ Bowls

Ashburton Bowling Club

Ashburton Bowling Club Open Triples Saturday October 23, 12.30pm start.

Our grateful thanks to our sponsors: Skip-2-It Flooring Xtra. Whites or club colours to be worn.

The following skips have entered teams; M Anderson, N Atkinson, M Behrns, G Bishop, T Blain, G Eddington, G Eder, GT, A Gibbs, R Gutberlet, A Hill, B Holdom, T Inwood, C Kellett, B Mayson, E Maw, R McGarry, A Mackenzie, D Muir, M Otene, M Reid, Rakaia, J Ryk, M Skilling.

For information contact: G Eder 3077498.

Members of the Tinwald Cycling Club had not only each other to battle on Sunday, but also the weather.

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served third placing.

Cooper Spillane made his trip north worthwhile with a solid ride to record fourth place.

Fifth place getter Mitch Brookland claimed fastest time

honours, riding the distance in 22.29.

Fellow scratch marker Cam Anderson was hot on his tail in sixth place.

Ryan Spillane had the final

say to take the win in Division 2, from Kerry Clough and Kenny Johnston.

Next week the club will contest a 48km handicap event around the Grahams Road block.

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GAME

VENUE

TIME

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Dunedin

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Oct. 23

Taranaki v Manawatu

Inglewood

2.05pm

Wellington v Southland

Wellington

4.35pm

Hawkes Bay v Waikato

Napier

7.05pm

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2.05pm

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1

3

5

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2

4

3

2

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3

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2

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7

3

2

1

2

2

23

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3

3

5

2

0

2

22

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): There’s no ideal condition for bringing out the best. What works for one person is useless for another. Whatever condition makes you want to be where you are – that’s the right one for you today.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Whatever you do, get warmed up for it. When you’re warm, you’re supported internally. You can trust yourself.

Just as cold muscles are prone to injury, cold states of being are prone to mistakes.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You’re that risk-taker who is beloved because you’re not afraid to be yourself. You welcome levity whether you come by it accidentally or on purpose. All will be raised by you.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Maybe you’re not sure what you have to say, but you can be sure that you have something to say. Think and write about it. Talk it over. Others will benefit from hearing your unique take.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You feel cool when you give recommendations that others turn out to love or spread awareness about a piece of culture that opens minds and brightens worlds. You ARE cool. Share your good taste today.

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SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): It doesn’t matter that some come by proficiencies easier than others.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Fight your two biggest enemies: fear and distraction. You might also consider that distraction is fear in disguise.

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CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): When the environment is habit-forming, the person doesn’t have to be. Take pressure off by being in the location that will do the heavy lifting for you because it’s structured and organised around a task.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Our understanding of our motives is limited. What you do know is that you’re trying to create unity, not discord. With this as your lodestar and the willingness to check yourself, move forward.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Solid organisation helps you deal with the unexpected. More importantly, it allows you to be confident and relaxed whether things are going to plan or not.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Autoglaziers • Experienced Autoglazier • • Autoglazier Assistant • Wilson Windscreens is a localy-owned company in Ashburton seeking staff members to join our small team.

We work on a large variety of vehicles with some overtime available to service our customer base.

Applicants must be hard working, have good communication skills and a high quality work ethic.

The assistant role could become an apprenticeship for the right person and will have ongoing training.

Both positions must have a clean driver’s licence.

All applications to be sent via email with any relevant references.

Woodbury Downs Ltd are looking for an experienced mixed farming worker, to work across both our dairy and arable farm with no two days the same. You will be involved in typical farming practices such as machinery operations, general farm maintenance, working across some day-to-day dairy and arable operations.

Required Duties • General farm work both dairy and arable • Shifting of irrigators on both arable and dairy • Tractor work • Farm machinery maintenance • Farm maintenance, fences, spot spraying Honesty, reliability, and punctuality are essential; a positive outlook and ability to work well individually and as a team member; maturity when working with others and initiative in new situations, along with flexibility in roster.

FUNERALS

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SMITH, Helen Esme – 12-4-1931 – 30-8-2021 MASTER Karen, Grant, Brent, Vicki MONUMENTAL MASON and family would like to E.B. CARTER LTD welcome and invite you to a memorial afternoon to be For all your memorial held at 2pm Friday, October requirements 22, at the Ashburton Club New headstones and designs and MSA in their Social Hall.

Renovations, We would also like to take Additional inscriptions, Cleaning and Concrete work this opportunity to sincerely Carried out by qualified thank everyone who sent tradesmen. their heartfelt sympathy and 620 East Street Ashburton love by cards, calls and/or Ph/Fax 308 5369 flowers. It was of great or 0274 357 974 support at this very sad time ebcarter@xtra.co.nz when our loving mother NZMMMA Member slipped from our lives.

Thanks again to all.

Love you Mum. You were "Simpy the Best".

CRAWFORD, Marylin Ann – Peacefully at Rosebank Residential Care Ashburton after a long illness, on October 20, 2021, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Kevin and mother of Jayne, and Paule, and grandmother of Jack, and Molly.

Reunited with Kevin at last.

Messages to, c/- the Crawford family, PO Box 6035, Ashburton 7742. A service to celebrate Marylin’s life will be held graveside, at Arundel Cemetery, Pratt Road, Peel Forest on FRIDAY October 22, at 1pm.

Must have a full driver’s license, F and W endorsements or the ability to obtain along with reliable transport to get to our rural location.

Please send CV through to Bob at office@wilsonwindscreens.co.nz or phone 03 308-8485 for a confidential discussion

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Please note this is not a live-in position as there is NO on farm accommodation.

To apply contact Lyn Foord 022 326 0883 lyn@canterburydriedfoods.co.nz

Daily Diary THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 9am - 2pm (summer hours) ASHBURTON MENZ SHED. Call in and have a chat and cuppa. 8 William Street.

9.30am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Ladies exercise class. Please phone 3086817. Ashburton Senior Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

9.30am-11am PARK STREET LINE DANCERS. Join our friendly group for fun low impact dance. St Stephens Church Hall, Park Street.

9.30am-11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Weekly morning games, free racket hire, all welcome. E A Networks Sports complex.

River Terrace.

9.30am-12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. We are open every Thursday and Saturday morning, plus every alternate Tuesday afternoon 3.30pm-5pm. check our fb page for which Tuesday.

We are based in the Triangle, 106 Victoria Street.

10am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit Kidz for pre schoolers and caregivers. 48 Allens Road.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22 10am AGE CONCERN. Seniors Social Group with speaker, entertainment, quiz, exercises and morning tea.

Seniors Centre. Cameron Street.

10am-4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall. 160 Main Street.

2021 10am-4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street.

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10.30am - 3.30pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS’GUILD. Meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at the Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

10.45am MSA TAI CHI. Cost $3 per session. MSA. Havelock Street.

11am STEADY AS YOU GO FALLS PREVENTION. Exercises designed to strengthen and improve muscles in a supportive environment. Contact Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817.

This session at Holy Spirit Church. Thomson Street.

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1pm STEADY AS YOU GO FALLS PREVENTION. Exercises designed to strengthen and improve muscles in a supportive environment. Contact Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817.

This session at St Stephen’s Church. Park Street. (note new Methven.

10.30am ASHBURTON COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. Walking for about 30-40 minutes on Friday’s and Mondays. Meet Walnut Avenue hockey Pavilion.

10.30am ST STEPHEN’S PARISH CENTRE. Seniors’ Coffee Club. Park Street.

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1pm STEADY AS YOU GO FALLS PREVENTION. Exercises designed to strengthen and improve muscles in a supportive environment. Contact Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817.

This session at Buffalo Lodge hall. Cox Street.

1pm-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport.

Seafield Road.

1pm - 3.30pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS’GUILD. Meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

1.30pm ASHBURTON MSA PETANQUE CLUB. Social play for beginners and experienced. 115 Racecourse Road. Ashburton.

7pm ASHBURTON INNER WHEEL CLUB. Monthly meeting with speaker Kathi Craig. Ashburton Hotel Gallery Room. Racecourse Road.

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HIRE GENERAL hire.

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

Open Monday-Friday 7am - 6pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am 12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

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.

PLANTS, PRODUCE CHEESE - Local artisan farmstead cheddar style cheese, buy 2 for free delivery in town. We have courier options if you wish to send to a special friend check us out www.hipicheese.co.nz

PEACE. (Signing Centre).

JP available for all signing services on Tuesdays and Fridays. No appointment necessary. No fee. Community House. 44 Cass Street.

1pm-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport.

Seafield Road.

Ashburton Weather

A ridge covers much of the country, while a warm front associated with a low over the north Tasman Sea moves onto northern New Zealand during Thursday.

The high retreats eastwards during the weekend, allowing a north to northeast flow to develop over the country.

MANSON, Phyllis Margaret – On October 15, 2021 at Radius Millstream. A much loved sister and sister-in-law of Ngaire and Ken, a loved Aunty P of Stacey and Adam, Brody and Zoey, Ashleigh and Hayden, Avah, Harley and Ollie. Thank you to the District Nurses, Ashburton Hospital and Radius Millstream for your love and care of my sister.

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

Find out how you can help by visiting: www.otago.ac.nz/chchheart A University of Otago Centre of Research Excellence

We are the only Mid Canterbury funeral home providing local, caring and dignified cremations.

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Friday: Mostly cloudy, then afternoon fine breaks. Northeasterlies developing.

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Cloudy, with drizzle near the foothills in the afternoon.

Friday: Mostly cloudy with patchy morning drizzle, Wind at 1000m: Light. but afternoon fine breaks. Northeasterlies developing. Wind at 2000m: Light.

Freezing level: 2000m, rising to 2400m during the Saturday: Fine, morning and evening cloud. Scattered day. late rain. Northeasterlies.

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NEUTZE, Mervyn Stanley – Passed away on October 19, 2021 aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Audrey. Much loved father and father-in-law of Beverley, Geoff and Shelley, Errol and Miyuki, and Chris and Simon Pease. Loved grandfather of Callum and Thalia; Ruby; and Jennifer and Robert. A private service for Mervyn is to be held.

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Areas of morning and evening cloud, otherwise fine.

Wind at 1000m: Light.

Wind at 2000m: Light.

Freezing level: Rising above 3000m.

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

Saturday: Fine, morning and evening cloud.

A few spots of late rain. Northeasterlies.

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