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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 23, 2021

Anti-vax GP gives evidence for border workers’ case Adam Burns A Methven GP, who quit her job due to the Government’s vaccination mandate for health workers, has provided evidence in court for border workers who were also refusing to be vaccinated.

Dr Sophie Febery confirmed on a community page earlier this week that she had resigned from her job at the Methven Medical

Centre as she had been stopped from seeing patients face-to-face due to not being vaccinated.

Now it has been revealed that Febery submitted evidence as an independent expert on behalf of four airport security officers who challenged the Government’s ‘no jab, no job’ policy in the Wellington High Court this week.

Stuff reported that the evidence of the Methven GP had been put forward but suggested there was a possible conflict of interest as she “had an interest in the outcome to the challenge to the vacciation order”.

The four workers, who had name supression alongside their

workplace, were due to be terminated at the end of September.

Febery’s online post sparked a highly divisive response by the Methven community on social media during the week.

Her husband Aidan Febery has also claimed Pfizer did not benefit others in a letter published by the Methven community newspaper Snowfed.

At the weekend, Febery spoke at a Christchurch freedom rally organised by The Freedoms and Rights Coalition which was filmed and shared online.

“I’m about to lose my job but that’s okay because my conscience means more to me than

my career,” she said in the footage. She also told demonstrators that she tried to import Ivermectin into the country before it was stopped at the border and that she had been investigated by The Medical Council of New Zealand.

Ivermectin is a prescription medicine that had not been assessed or approved for the treatment of Covid-19 by Medsafe.

Additional reporting by Stuff

Husband’s anti-vax letter ‘irresponsible’ and older people who will read that.”

According to latest figures from the Ministry of Health, 89 per cent of the Methven community have received at least one dose and 73 per cent were fully vaccinated.

Adam Burns A former Methven resident says “anti-vax” messaging being distributed through the town by the husband of a local GP had left her disturbed and horrified.

Leah Phillips, 47, said she was deeply concerned that some vulnerable Methven locals, who were already anxious about the Covid-19 vaccine, had been “irresponsibly” swayed by the views of a GP and now her husband.

Aidan Febery wrote a letter in the Methven community newspaper Snowfed, claiming the Pfizer vaccine “did not benefit others” and discredited its effectiveness.

His partner is former Methven Medical Centre doctor, Sophie Febery, who confirmed earlier this week that she had resigned from her job because she refused to have the mandatory frontline health workers’ vaccination.

“Each one of us should be free to assess the risks and benefits and decide accordingly,” he wrote.

“To label someone selfish (for not taking the vaccine) has no scientific basis and is profoundly divisive.’’

Febery also said an assumption

disturbs me that “ Itit gets to some of

those vulnerable people and older people who will read that.

Methven Community Board chairman Dan McLaughlin. of reduced transmission because of vaccination was “no longer tenable and such public messaging ought to stop’’.

Phillips, who herself contributed to Snowfed when she was still at high school, said she was con-

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cerned the community may buy into misinformation.

“All of my friends and family are fully vaccinated and all of them are horrified,” she said.

“It disturbs me that it gets to some of those vulnerable people

Methven Community Board chairman Dan McLaughlin said he believed in freedom of choice but an anti-vax rhetoric could cause further doubt for the community.

“Some will have [doubts] reading stuff like that but we’re talking about a very small minority of people. But it doesn’t help the situation.

“The Methven Medical Centre have done a fantastic job in getting the vaccination rates up.”

Ashburton District deputy mayor Liz McMillan said she had not seen the letter and would not be commenting.

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Ashburton close to 90% one vaccine dose Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has revealed the Government’s new traffic light system to leave lockdowns behind.

New Zealand will move to a new “traffic light” system to manage Covid-19 when District Health Boards have 90 per cent of its eligible population vaccinated.

The traffic light system will use vaccine certificates to allow complying businesses to continue to operate at all times – it should also end nationwide lockdowns, although the Government retains the right to use smaller, localised lockdowns.

According to the latest Ministry of Health data, the CDHB has vaccinated 88 per cent of the population with a first dose and 64 per cent have had two doses.

The Ashburton District is closing in on having 90 per cent of its population having at least one dose of the vaccine.

According to the latest Ministry of Health data, 60.7 per cent of the district’s eligible population is fully vaccinated and 26 per cent has had a first dose, while 13.3 per cent are unvaccinated.

Out of the 66 districts, Ashburton is ranked at 49 in terms of the fully vaccinated population.

Ashburton has had one of the lowest vaccination rates throughout the rollout but has jumped from 76 per cent with one dose last Thursday to 86.7 per cent as of Tuesday.

Dunedin leads the nation in the proportion of eligible people fully vaccinated at 78.8 per cent, followed by Queenstown (77.8%), Marlborough (76.1%), Wellington (75.4%), and Central Otago (74.9%).

In terms of achieving a 90 per cent target of having at least one vaccination, four districts reached the milestone.

They are Queenstown (95.7 per cent), Selwyn District (94.1 per cent), Wellington (93.3 per cent), and Dunedin (91.3 per cent).

Auckland is sitting on 89.1 per cent.

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He said there was close to 20 cameras situated throughout school premises.

The Ministry of Education said decisions about the use and installation of CCTV in schools was the responsibility of the school board and principal.

Although the ministry had funded security cameras at other schools, it confirmed it had not paid for those at Ashburton College.

A ministry spokeswoman also said schools did not require permission from parents to install CCTV. But the ministry added that, according to guidance from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, there should be notices about the presence of cameras, and policies in place about storage and access to the information collected.

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The principal of Ashburton College has defended his decision not to stand down a teacher under investigation following longterm bullying allegations.

Ross Preece confirmed a teacher within the college’s Te Whare Manaaki special needs’ unit had not been stood down, despite it being part of an investigation.

The teacher, who was back at school for the start of the new term on Monday, has been the subject of multiple claims of ongoing verbal and physical abuse of students and staff.

Those claims and concerns, which dated back until at least 2018, were revealed to the Guardian by parents and former staff members.

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“At the moment it’s allegations,” he said.

“The report will be what we’re working from.”

The school had commissioned an investigative report because Preece had said there had been concerns raised about the learning unit.

That preliminary report had now been received and was being shared with some of the wider school community for review and input, Preece said.

That process was expected to take a week and Preece added that because it was an employment matter he would not be commenting further until the report had been finalised.

Ashburton mother Melanie Deuart, who had taken her autistic son out of the school following complaints to school leaders about the teacher, said she was keen to see the report after being interviewed during the inde-

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Runanga accuse council of using scare tactics Adam Burns

An alarming report into the economic impact of national freshwater standards on the Ashburton District has shaken some councillors.

But local runanga have accused the Ashburton District Council of “scaremongering” in response to its latest report which has forecast hundreds of millions of dollars lost to the district’s agricultural based GDP and significant job losses.

And scared was exactly how councillor Angus McKay felt as he expressed grave fears at this week’s council meeting when the report was reviewed.

“I actually feel sorry for the people in the service industry of the Ashburton District,” he said.

“They will most likely be the ones without the job first because of the decrease of farming spending into the town of Ashburton . . . and that really, really scares me.”

The Government last year set a national bottom line for nitrate-nitrogen of 2.4 mg/l, meaning councils could not let the nitrate level in rivers rise above that.

The new rules were expected to affect all types of farming, with a greater impact on more intensive land uses.

However the timeframes for the regulations to be met were unstipulated.

Council commissioned a “broader analysis” following its previous report from last year, utilising three analysis initiatives comprising of on-farm nutrient loss mitigations, ground water supplementation, and land use change to forestry.

The report showed that at a farm level, the interventions would result in a reduction of dairy farming and dairy support land use by over 50 per cent from current levels.

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Connector change

The Mid Canterbury Connector has made changes to the way it operates. Instead of only running on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, people can now book a seat on the Connector into Ashburton township between Monday to Friday, between 8.30am to 4.30pm. The changes were made after nine months of trialling the service had requests for a more flexible service. People can phone 03 9288164 to book a seat.

Business awards Mt Hutt Ski Area is a finalist in the Westpac Champion Business Awards. Mt Hutt is a finalist in the Christchurch Casino Champion Customer Experience - Medium/ Large Enterprise category. They are up against Catalyst Performance Agronomy and Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa. Mid Canterbury business woman Rebecca Miller, of MilkIQ, is also a finalist in the Champion Emerging Leader award up against Matty Lovell, of Electrify and Anytime Fitness and Renee Walker of Alliance Group and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.

Peak milk

Ashburton councillor Angus McKay expressed grave concerns for the district in response to the council’s Freshwater Nitrate report.

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Freshwater nitrate numbers Forecasts by the Ashburton District Council’s Freshwater Nitrate – 2.4mg and Economic Impact for Ashburton District report 3522ha less arable land 85,000,000kg less milk solids produced.

185,000 head less cattle to process.

“Agriculture is a significant contributor to the district’s GDP and the decline in farm productivity and financial performance flows through to agricultural support businesses and

102,691ha increase in forestry, lost from food production unless carbon credits are repaid.

Average $592/ha less profit across the catchment. $7.4b loss in land asset values

lion, the report said.

A letter to council staff from Aoraki Environmental Consultancy, the legal entity of Te Runanga o Arowhenua, said there was a degree of scaremongering.

“The report calculates economic loss; however, the report fails to outline that such losses could occur over a five to 40 year timeframe and this is seriously misleading.

“There is a considerable difference in the economic loss in a short and longer term timeframe, including the ability for the community and the land use to adapt.”

the wider economy.”

It also estimated a $409 million decline in the district’s GDP with the loss of 1735 jobs.

The tax take from the district would also decline by $72 mil-

Fonterra is expecting it will reach ‘peak milk’ this week. The cooperative is reaching its busiest time of the season where it said it will process around 80 million litres of milk a day across the country and over 20 million litres a day in the Canterbury region. It will then continue to process similar volumes for the next couple of months.

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.

Weekend traffic Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is forecasting the usual long weekend delays on State Highway 1 on Monday. NZTA’s traffic predictions, based on travel patterns from previous years, predicts travel between Ashburton and Christchurch to be at its heaviest from 10.30am on Monday as people head north along SH1 to Christchurch.

Back to school, car break-ins, and buyer beware Leigh Jenkins ON THE BEAT

Kids went back to school this week, so it is really important for

the community to be paying attention while driving.

This is speed and going past schools in general, drop-offs and pick-ups.

There has only been one breakin this week but I have also seen on social media, there has been a potential increase of cars being broken into.

I want to remind the public to please report any offending that you are aware of and come across.

Because if we are not made aware of it, there is not much that we can do.

The more people that report these kinds of things, the more it helps us to analyse what is going on and hopefully define a pattern

of behaviour.

I do understand that the 105 line can cause a bit of frustration among the public, but ultimately we are stuck with it, and it does help us and keeps 111 for emergencies.

There have been some concerns around Facebook Marketplace and the first thing to note is that

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There will be very little protection, so it is very easy to be ripped off.

Unregulated marketplaces should definitely be buyer beware.

I will leave you with this comment; if the bargain sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.

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Life with fewer restrictions is within reach We all want to get back to doing the things we love with the people we love.

Vaccination is our pathway to make that way of life possible again. Vaccination has the power to change the way Aotearoa manages the virus and provide the opportunity for more freedoms for everyone.

The Government has announced the next stage of our COVID-19 response plan. The COVID-19 Protection Framework brings us a world where we’re protected and freer to move. It will help us live with less disruption and provides the certainty people and businesses need to plan for the future.

When we move to the new framework, vaccination certificates will be required for guaranteed access to things we all love like sports events, gyms, concerts, restaurants and bars.

Everyone in New Zealand has a role to play. Get vaccinated today so we can all move forward safely together. If you’re already vaccinated, thank you. Do what you can to help your friends and family to do the same.

Get vaccinated today. Find a walk-in vaccination centre near you at Covid19.govt.nz

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 23, 2021

Fairton rail hub gains traction Jonathan Leask The Ashburton District Council will contribute $2.330 million towards relocating the current rail container terminal to the Fairton Freight Hub, as well as providing loan funding of $3m to the project.

In announcing its investment the council also confirmed that the new hub will be constructed at the existing rail siding at the former Fairton Meat Works site owned by Talley’s.

Earlier this month the Government announced $2m of funding towards the Fairfield Freight Hub, a joint project between, Fairfield Freight Hub (part of the Wareing Group), KiwiRail, and the council.

The project see the container terminal in the centre of Ashburton relocated to Fairton.

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown said the council confirmed its commitment to the hub at its meeting this week, contributing $2.3m and also agreed to provide loan funding of $3m to the project.

“Relocating the rail container terminal to Fairton has been an ongoing discussion for council for years and we are delighted it is finally going to happen.

“It will pave the way for increased rail freight from this district and reduce truck move-

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Fairfield Freight Hub, which is wholly owned by Wareing Group Ltd, is currently operating KiwiRail’s existing Ashburton container site before its shift to Fairton.

PHOTO JONATHAN LEASK ments on State Highway 1. It also means shunting operations will no longer result in trains blocking intersections in town.”

Following the council funding decision, Wareing Group director Mark Wareing said the $14m joint project is now fully funded.

Wareing said construction is expected to begin in early 2022 and be completed later next year.

The existing freight operations will continue at KiwiRail’s current Ashburton site on West Street until the Fairfield Hub is operational.

The new freight hub, near council’s north-east Ashburton Business Estate, will involve the re-engineering of the existing rail siding that once served the Fairton Freezing Works.

Mayor Brown said the new rail hub will set the district up for a lower-carbon future.

“Helping exporters and businesses move more freight by rail makes good sense and helps reduce transport emissions.”

KiwiRail has plans to increase the amount of local rail freight from 6000 containers a year to 20,000.

Fairfield freight hub What: $14m relocation of rail container terminal.

Open when: 2022.

Backed by: Ashburton District Council, Fairfield Freight Hub (part of the Wareing Group), and KiwiRail.

Where: Near the North Park Business Estate.

About 10,000 books to sell and not a lot of time.

The Rotary Club of Ashburton’s Bookarama ends at midday today and Rotarians have made the decision to reduce the cost of their books, CDs, and jigsaws.

From 8am, just about everything is half price, with children’s books at $5 a bag.

That means most books will be $1 with the “specials” reduced by half.

Event organiser, David Mead, said nearly $50,000 has been reached so far and his team wants to match last year’s total of $67,000, with proceeds going to charity.

All books not sold at the Sports Hall will be packed away

by Rotarians this afternoon and stored until next year.

EARTH ISSUES

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EA Network operation manager, Myles Connew, said that there was “an instantaneous, unknown fault (an earth fault) in the area around Rakaia at approximately 9.26am.

“This caused a surge arrestor on the high voltage network to operate in Rakaia township causing the power supply to

Rakaia to trip.

“The surge arrestor operating would have made a loud boom as it did so.”

Utilisng SCADA, an automated control system that enables remote control from EA Network’s control room, Connew said that they were able to switch the network and restored around 70 per cent of the town’s power within a minute.

A further 25 per cent of properties had power back on by 9.51am and the remaining 5 per cent was manually switched back on at 10.05am he said, leaving the surge arrestor isolated.

“There is some follow-up work required to replace the surge arrestor, but we are hoping this will be able to be done with the line remaining energised,” he said.

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Jenson alongside owners Katrina Wijesinghe (left) and her mum Kristina Sheppard.

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Jenson getting all dressed up in his uniform.

Jenson’s calling

The photo that made Jenson a media darling in August.

Methven’s therapy dog makes his mark Maddison Gourlay

T

he Sheppard family in Methven say they moved to New Zealand from the United Kingdom 10 years ago for a quieter life. The dog they adopted changed those plans.

Jenson, a little staffie collie cross, is a therapy and support dog, who helps people in Methven and around Ashburton.

Jenson has been visiting the Methven House retirement home since 2012 and it’s something the placid dog enjoys because he gets a morning full of belly rubs and head scratches.

“We try to go once a week, and if we accidentally skip a week or two and go back, the residents tell us we haven’t been there in months,” owner Kristina Sheppard said.

Kristina also takes Jenson to Ashburton Intermediate where she’s a teacher. But before he could go do regular visits at the school, he had to have a meeting with the board of trustees.

“We had the meeting and Jenson just went up to everyone and put his head on their lap wanting a pat,” she said. “Safe to say, he passed the interview.”

Jenson looks at whoever has a treat in their hand with a lot of love.

Now Jenson even has his own portrait up on the staff photo board.

“When we get up for the day, we ask him if he wants to go to work, and he decides,” Kristina said.

“We moved here for a quieter

life, but we are happy Jenson changed that.”

And it’s been a life that has certainly changed for Jenson, too.

Jenson was adopted by the Sheppards from a Christchurch pound right after the 2011 earthquakes when he was 18-months-

old and probably abandoned.

Kristina clearly remembers when they first saw the little staffie collie cross.

“There are signs on all the cages saying do not touch and when we got close to Jenson’s cage, he stretched and put his paws un-

der the cage as if he was wanting us to pat him,” she said.

“And so we knew he was the dog for us and took him home.”

Kristina and son Liam then got Jenson into doggy obedience school in Ashburton. “Which he only just passed,” she said.

But Kristina always thought Jenson, an earthquake survivor remember, had a bigger purpose in life.

She came across a volunteer organisation called Canine Friends Therapy, which is a national network of people who share their friendly, wellbehaved dogs with patients in hospitals and residents in rest homes/hospices. And that’s Jenson, who as well as helping out at Ashburton Intermediate, is also kind of famous.

Jenson won the big dog category in the Guardian’s popular international dog day contest on social media recently.

The photo showed the 10- year-old wearing a pirate costume.

Jenson, perhaps whether he likes it or not, gets a costume every Christmas. The family admits it’s more for their enjoyment than his, but Jenson doesn’t seem to mind the costumes.

This trailblazer of a dog will do anything for a treat.

And he’ll do anything to help people out.

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Ashburton Water Zone Committee’s newest members Adi Avnit, Clare Buchanan and Sidinei Teixera.

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Water zone committee refreshed The Ashburton Water Zone Committee has welcomed three new members.

Adi Avnit, Clare Buchanan, and Sidinei Teixera have come on to the committee to join Chris Allen and Angela Cushnie, who were reappointed.

Most of Canterbury’s water zone committees have undergone a refresh this year, with members who have served three years on the committee being replaced with new members.

Environment Canterbury states that the changes ensure a flow of fresh ideas and opinions at the committee table, and that serving members are given a break from a demanding community role.

This year’s refresh saw 30 community members from around Canterbury join their local water zone committees, to assist in decision-making around water management in catchments they care about.

The three new members on the Ashburton committee have a diverse background, but a common goal of contributing to positive water outcomes for the Ashburton catchment and community.

Avnit moved to New Zealand with his family five years ago from Israel.

Coming from a dry country he under-

stands the importance of water resources to the wellbeing of the community, and comes with a strong background in IT and community engagement.

Although a software developer by trade, for the past three-and-a-half years he has been working for the local multicultural council, supporting and empowering migrants and ethnic communities in Mid Canterbury.

Buchanan is the head of environment and innovation at Align Farms, where she is working on a regenerative agriculture trial, and splits her time between Westerfield and Christchurch.

She is passionate about biodiversity and conservation. Her previous work as a farm environmental consultant has equipped her with a strong understanding of the legislation surrounding freshwater management and the resulting on-farm compliance.

Teixera is the head of the science department at Mount Hutt College and is currently studying a masters in water resource management at Lincoln University.

She has been teaching general science and chemistry in New Zealand for over 14 years and is passionate about the environment and its conservation.

CIVIL DEFENCE

New group controller Canterbury’s Civil Defence Emergency Management Group has a new group controller.

Neville Reilly is retiring from the position after 10 years and will be replaced by Sean Poff from January 10.

Poff is currently the director of science, data and insights at the Ministry for the Environment in Wellington and has previous experience throughout military and central government sectors, both in New Zealand and abroad.

The group controller position, required under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act, supports, leads, directs and co-ordinates local multi-agency responses to emergencies and in the transition to recovery.

Chairwoman of the Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group, Lianne Dalziel, received endorsement for the appointment at the Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Joint Committee meeting earlier in the week.

“We’re thrilled to have acquired Sean’s

leadership skills in high pressure situations, combined with his extensive strategic knowledge, which will be so valued in Civil Defence operations and to the people of Canterbury,” she said Outside of emergency situations, the group controller helps ensure communities, and the agencies that support them, are resilient and prepared to deal with the risks they face.

“I am honoured to have been appointed and look forward to working with officials and staff from local authorities and partner agencies towards building resilient communities across Canterbury,” Poff said.

“I was impressed by the initiative and community spirit shown by emergency services staff, volunteers and the public during recent emergencies across the region, including flooding and the Covid-19 response.”

Environment Canterbury will continue to be the administrative authority for the Emergency Management Office and the role of group controller.

This Motorcycle Awareness Month, we’re asking all road users to look again for motorcyclists. Motorcyclists can be hard to see and one look before turning is not enough.

All road users need to look again to be sure the road is clear before turning.

Some other top tips you can take to ensure the safety of motorcyclists on the road include: Slow down behind motorcyclists.

Check your blind spots.

Drive to the conditions.

Always use your indicators.

Know that motorcycles can appear quickly.

Motorcycle indicators don’t automatically turn off.

Make sure the rider is turning before pulling out.’

Choosing the right helmet Let’s get this straight – openface helmets are significantly less safe than others. That much should be obvious when 34.6% of head impacts in crashes are to the chin area.

Flip-front or system helmets suffer from a few related weaknesses versus a conventional full-face. One is that the chin bar lock doesn’t always keep the chin bar in place in a crash. If you look at the tests published by SHARP, you’ll see a percentage figure for flip-front helmets. It shows how often the chin bar stayed closed during their impact tests. The lowest figure is 17%, and several others only stayed closed 20% of the time.

Another downside of flip-front or system helmets is that, even if the chin bar stays in place, the structural integrity of a two-piece helmet is a compromise versus a once-piece full-face. Finally, even though you’re not meant to, some people ride along with the chin piece up, as though it’s an open-face helmet.

So, a flip-front lid is better than an open-face, but the best design for protection is always full-face.

How the helmet should fit How a helmet fits you can be as important as how it performs in tests.

For a start, you must not be able to remove it without undoing the chin strap. To test for this, you try to roll the helmet forward off your head. The chin strap should adjust to fit closely under your chin without feeling like it’s strangling you.

Next come the closeness and comfort of the fit. The helmet should fit snugly and evenly all around your head, with no pinching or loose areas.

Above all, the helmet must fit close enough that it won’t move around on your head, but not so it gives you a headache.

Buying a used helmet Avoid buying a used helmet. Helmets should be replaced roughly every three to five years, mainly because the impact-absorbing lining and the inner liner will have deteriorated. And you’ll never know if a helmet has been dropped onto a hard surface, which can mean the shell is compromised.

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A personal stance is okay, but . . .

D

octor Sophie Febery’s no-jab vaccination stance continues to be divisive and not just in her home town of Methven.

News of the doctor’s refusal to have a mandatory health worker Covid-19 vaccination, which has resulted in Febery having to quit her job at the Methven Medical Centre, has not surprisingly rippled up and down the country.

And now her husband Aidan Febery has got involved, creating a further stir with his anti-vax message in a Methven community newsletter when he said, among other things, that the Pfizer vaccine “did not benefit others”.

As many have said, and will keep saying, everyone is entitled to their own personal vaccination views, which the Feberys have certainly done and ex-

Daryl Holden pressed.

But, please, make no mistake about it that the overwhelming majority of doctors are vaccinated. Their families vaccinated.

And they want their patients vaccinated.

If you’re a doctor, who chooses to reject science and refuse a simple public health measure that helps to protect yourself, your family and your patients, then you’re probably in the wrong job. End of story.

Unfortunately, the only downside with stories like these is that perhaps they get more airtime

than they deserve, but that happens because such incidents are rare and unusual.

I think it’s safe to say that stances like these are not in any way indicative of those adopted by probably 99 per cent of doctors or other health professionals, who agree and understand that vaccination is going to save lives, our health system, and our livelihoods.

What we don’t need is medical staff who don’t believe in medical science.

And one more thing . . .

Talk about an emergency police call with a difference.

That happened in Invercargill this week when constable Kurt Hodson, a policeman I know well, responded to a 111 request to look at a four-year-old’s toys. I kid you not.

In a story that went around the world, including CNN, the New York Post, The London Sun and CTV in Canada, the youngster called 111 where he was immediately asked to explain what the problem was.

The call, captured on video, went like this: “This is the police, where is the emergency?,” an operator can be heard saying.

“Hi police lady?,” a quiet young voice replied.

“Yes. What’s going on?” the dispatcher said.

“Um, can I tell you something?” the boy asks. “I’ve got some toys for you.”

“You’ve got some toys for me?”

“Yep. Come over and see them!” the young boy said, before his Dad picked up the phone and, embarrassingly no doubt, confirmed it was a mistake.

But the good-natured operator still sent out a patrol car to check up on the boy, with the dispatcher saying: “There is a four-yearold wanting to show police their toys. Over.”

Constable Hodson answered the call and quickly showed up, later confirming that the boy did indeed “have cool toys”.

A photo of Hodson and the boy was then snapped, with the pre-schooler happily sitting on the bonnet of the police car and wearing the officer’s hat.

It’s also understood that Hodson, a former Southland junior tennis coach and schoolteacher who is great with kids, took the opportunity to have a good educational chat with the boy about really only using 111 for emergencies.

Job done. With style. Nice work New Zealand Police.

TAKING ISSUE 11

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Fired up by a Fox – Rodger Fox Peter McQuarters PETE’S PERSPECTIVE

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ack in the heady days of my youth, I’d make the sprint up the road to Christchurch to catch bands on the breweries’ circuits appearing at Christchurch’s best live music pub venues.

In hindsight, there was a reasonably fertile environment for musicians making a living out of their craft in the seventies, decades before the industry matured into a world class production outfit.

Pub stages were built out of beer crates and particle board, and lighting and sound technologies for rock bands were in their infancy. It was quite embryonic and an industry was quietly being forged from the raw.

I spoke with Dave Dobbyn about those days in recent years and he told me that his crew included a qualified sparky and it was Dobbyn’s band that often installed three phase power supply in pub venues which other bands that followed were to benefit from.

The bands that really excited me though were the rock outfits with horns.

Occasionally on the tele you’d get a whiff of some great bands from “up north” and one of those involved a young trombonist named Rodger Fox. Rodger hailed from a family of brass band royalty. His father Louis had been a director of the National Band of New Zealand and his mother Betty was an accomplished pianist and teacher.

Rodger, coming up through the brass band movement, gained the grounding that most great brass players glean in that environment but was soon spreading his genre wings. He became a member of the legendary Wellington outfit Quincy Conserve, driven by the inimitable raspy smoke-forged vocalist Malcolm Hayman.

By the time I moved to the North Island in the late 70s, the

Rodger Fox is bringing the big band experience to Ashburton on Sunday.

Quincys had disbanded and Rodger had teamed up with Geoff Culverwell on trumpet, flugelhorn and flute, the Winch brothers, Martin and Rob on guitar and bass respectively, Peter Blake on keyboards, and Bill Brown on drums.

The 1860 Band took its name from the long-defunct pub of the same name on Lambton Quay and their popular run continued for years. Crowds would flock to hear this world class act, whose members often worked days out at Avalon Studios providing backing for television productions.

I would drive down from Masterton fairly regularly especially to savour the sounds of the 1860 Band and was fortunate to meet Rodger Fox who also had his other passion project in full cry.

The Rodger Fox Big Band grew from the Golden Horn Big Band and was a new-age regenerative treatment of the big band con-

cept. It was, from my recollection most of the 1860 Band with an expanded horn section of saxes, trombones and trumpets. An 18 piece powerhouse.

Rodger spent his waking hours producing acres of “charts” and would stand out front wagging his leg, waving his arms, whipping up a groove and punching life into the charts in what can only be described as a big band on steroids.

He’d punctuate everything by bringing forward dynamic soloists as required, and in turn dispensing his own stratospheric Fox Fire from his Yamaha tenor trombone. He knew all the tricks, and his performances were highly charged, driven journeys through the contemporary jazz, rock, envelope.

Not content with just being a bystander, and knowing the RFBB were fundraising to take the whole band to appear at the world-famous Montreux Jazz

I concur it’s important that we are able to maximise and enjoy that development.

Yet is this not the same seemingly reputed authority that down the years has encouraged fragmentation across a wide spectrum of community addresses by allowing developers piecemeal license.

Then, on the other hand the ink is hardly dry on a ridiculous and flawed new bridge location decision ostensibly seen to be desirable in diverting traffic away from the town centre to Chalmers Avenue and a new bridge.

What a pity we can’t find real leadership that sees the visionary picture of consistency in rule not only enhancing to centralise retail, but also sees merit in a dominant corridor keeping travelling public and locals on the controlled and developing street scape of East Street and a new bridge in West Street that influences every one into the town

centre.

It’s still not too late to show innovative leadership, courage, and independent thinking to plan for a centralised bridge that serves all motorists and a centralised retail hub of which the new chambers are an extension of.

Ken Leadley

LETTERS Council inconsistency Weird, inane, ridiculous, irrational, inconsistent, contradictory, absurd, even unintelligent, illogical, changeable; unable to find the right word, it beggars belief how our council mandates limitations on Tricroft development of its own premises.

Thursday’s Guardian carries the story of regulating retail options for Tricroft in their West Street store citing concerns around the decline of town centre retail as their reasoning.

Fair enough, there is widespread concern for that fragmentation, particularly in light of spending $15m on streetscape upgrade and $50m on new council premises to make our town both user friendly and attractive; – and then, more spending to come on refurbishing Baring Square East.

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Festival, I offered to run several fundraising concerts for them in Masterton.

I took no fee whatsoever, I built the stage risers, rigged the lights, organised the venues and publicised the gigs entirely on my own and had the ultimate satisfaction of helping the band on its way to international exposure, having played a small part.

In the decades that have followed Rodger has absolutely kept the faith. His legacy has been forged as a passionate advocate for young musicians coming through in school big bands and he frequently workshops around the country, brings out star players from the USA to guest with the RFBB and along the way earned an ONZM for his services to music.

He is a jazz educator and teaches at the New Zealand School of Music at Victoria University of Wellington.

The Rodger Fox Big Band has

never played Ashburton.

Until now.

This Sunday afternoon, the band, as part of its South Island tour, will make a one-only appearance at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre in concert collaboration with legendary New Zealand pianist, Michael Houston.

That same passion, fire and energy that propelled the horny ensemble back in the 70s is still present today.

All of the power, all of the lustre, all of the dynamic experience.

Do yourself a favour on Sunday.

Be there.

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

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

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Elvis is leaving A

unique part of Gracelands, which has been uplifted and relocated to Ashburton, could be closing for good.

It’s not because Elvis Presley died more than 40 years ago and memories of his career are fading.

But ill health is forcing owner, John Lobb, to reconsider how long he can maintain his shrine to the greatest rock and roll artist of all time.

In recent weeks John has travelled the road to Christchurch Hospital and back. However, he’ll keep his distinctive exhibition in Carter’s Terrace going over the summer months and close it in 2022.

John’s homage to Elvis is one of the great collections outside Memphis. It’s understated and there are not many people in Mid Canterbury, let alone New Zealand, know his memorabilia runs to about 3000 exhibits.

You’d expect he has a collection of LP covers, photos, programmes and media articles. But his exhibition extends far beyond the obvious. John has three Elvis train sets with one circling the tracks at the centre of his display. There’s Elvis bling, towels, tea-towels, a duvet cover, dolls, 78s, 45s, vinyl, books, watches and DVDs. Pride of place are costumes that Elvis impersonators would give their shake, rattle and rolling left leg to own. One, in particular, is John’s favourite. It’s an Elvis On Tour red jacket. It’s not just clothing from Gracelands’ souvenir shop but comes from Elvis’ close friend, Marty Lacker.

Marty was a member of the Memphis mafia and one of Elvis’ best men when he married Priscilla Presley. John received it from Marty during a visit to Memphis.

John, and his wife Donna, also attended a tribute concert on the 20th anniversary of Elvis’ death.

“When the first half was over, I walked outside and there were Elvis’s backing musicians and friends,” John said. “They were very friendly and talked about his life and how loyal he was to his friends.”

John also treasures a set of early Elvis 45s that he once owned. The set, repressed in green, includes vintage tracks for the Sun label Presley recorded in the mid 1950s.

They include his first ever single, That’s All Right as well as Good Rockin’ Tonight and Mystery Train.

John Lobb has a passion. It’s for an artist who died more than 40 years ago but is still a household name throughout the world. John has devoted his lifetime to Elvis Presley and developed an invaluable collection of memorabilia.

But now it’s coming to an end.

By Malcolm Hopwood John holds the 78 recording of Heartbreak Hotel that launched Elvis Presley to the top of the charts in 1956.

Several sets of the original Sun recordings were repressed in 1972 and one of them was sent to Elvis for his own collection. When he died, the set was made available for purchase and John bought it.

“I’ve only played it once, the recordings are too precious. But I’ve got the documentation to prove they’re

genuine,” he said.

John’s devotion to rock and roll started with Bill Haley And His Comets. It began John’s lifelong passion. “I went to see Rock Around the Clock, 13 times,” he said. Then he heard Elvis’ Heartbreak Hotel and bought it as a 78 in 1956.

The shellac disc is brittle and

is carefully placed on one of the shelves in John’s exhibition. He doesn’t play it, he has the track on other Elvis recordings, but takes it down to show it as one of his prized mementos.

By the time John moved to Ashburton with his family in 1959, he was sending away for Presley material. He joined fan clubs in Australia and Memphis and started buying everything Elvis from Beggs and Warner Harris.

His collection grew over the years and now he owns every song that Elvis ever recorded – there are 700 – including precious tapes of informal jam sessions he made with his musicians.

John’s collecting has reduced in recent months, but he still goes through overseas catalogues to see if there’s anything he should have. “Elvis memorabilia has become very expensive,” he said.

To John, Elvis was “the greatest rock and roller of all time”. To understand him you must read and The signage that welcomes fans to John Lobb’s research the man’s life and the Elvis shrine. impact he made on the musical

world, he comments.

“To me it was the voice first, then his style of dress, his movement, his complete attitude to life.

He was an extremely attractive man. His looks and hairdo were different and imitated by millions around the world.”

John’s visit to Memphis and the anniversary concert encouraged him to open his exhibition to the public just over 10 years ago.

“When I visited Gracelands, I sensed I was in the presence of a musical genius. Viewing the Elvis artifacts reinforced my commitment to develop my own collection,” he said. Looking back John has no regrets. “Elvis and the collection have been a big part of my life,” he affirms.

When John reaches the Pearly Gates, Elvis will be the first person he wants to meet. I inquired what would be the first thing he’d say to Elvis. “I’d ask him about his life before he became famous and what influenced him,” John replied.

“There’s so much about his early life we don’t know.”

Back in Tinwald, John reflected on his favourite tracks. When I asked him in January this year, he

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the building

Above – Another treasured exhibit, an Elvia Presley turntable that plays 78s, 45s and 33s. thought of Surrender, a pop version of the Neapolitan song, Come Back to Sorrento.

“It showed the quality of Elvis’ voice,” John said at the time. “He could sing rock and roll, ballads and even had an operatic repertoire. Surrender belongs to that.”

But then he thought of Blue Moon of Kentucky, Heartbreak Hotel, Don’t and I’m Left, You’re Right, She’s Gone.

Nine months on, John has added a few more favourites. He’s remembered Elvis’s up tempo Gospel music and versions of How Great Thou Art and Peace In The Valley.

“Then there’s Hound Dog, it’s a different style. How could I forget that?” he said. When it comes to Elvis, everyone has a personal favourite and they’re likely to be different. Mine is One Night With You. John has some strong opinions about the impact of Elvis on the musical world. He believes Elvis created a benchmark for artists to come. “He wasn’t just a recording artist, he was a consummate stage performer and movie actor. He was the complete all-rounder,” he considers.

And he said Memphis wouldn’t be the city it is today without Elvis.

Looking back Elvis was a phenomenon and John reminds people that Elvis didn’t travel the world to maintain his career, he only performed in the US with a brief foray into Canada. Other than his army career in Germany, he didn’t leave North America.

Now John is considering retiring his collection, he’s uncertain what to do with it. There’s the family to consider but, before he makes a final decision, he wants it valued.

Only then he’ll make up his mind.

If there’s a song that would match his decision, it’s likely to be It’s Now Or Never.

Above – John displays his Elvis in Concert jacket he received from a close Presley friend.

Left – Elvia Presley, the way we remember him.

Elvis statue in John Lobb’s valuable collection.

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Primer Four at Hampstead School, 1958, with teacher Miss White.

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Above – Fun and games in Standard Two. Above right – A more orderly Standard Two, posing for the photographer.

Above – The last reunion in 2019. Trevor Cochrane is on the third row, far right.

Right – Trevor Cochrane surveys historic photos that will be displayed at the reunion next weekend.

Hampstead class of ’56 retu S

ome major events took place around the world in 1956.

Even here.

There was the Suez Crisis, Fidel Castro landed in Cuba, Dwight Eisenhower won the Republican nomination for another term as president, Rocky Marciano retired as the undefeated heavyweight boxing champion, Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier, My Fair Lady opened on Broadway, the movie blockbuster, The Ten Commandments, premiered and Elvis Presley recorded Heartbreak Hotel.

Back in Ashburton, about 30 five-year-olds attended Hampstead School.

Next weekend, 65 years later, they’ll attend the 20th anniversary

There should be an Ashburton street called Memory Lane next weekend. If there was, former students at Hampstead School will travel down it, recalling Ashburton from the 1950s and ’60s and remembering how they looked in shorts, socks and jerseys and gym frocks, blouses and school ties. How times have changed.

By Malcolm Hopwood of their first get-together.

Organised by Paulette Quartermaine and Lisa Hauwai, they’ll celebrate dinner at Ashburton Hotel, enjoy a walkabout in and around East Street and feast on a farewell lunch before they depart.

But, more than that, they’ll

talk, reminisce, exchange phone numbers and addresses and look at each other to see how life has treated them.

One of the key contributors, Trevor Cochrane, says he might recognise about 70 per cent of the students who’ll return, but he’ll

remember all of them as individuals, classmates and friends who went through school and shared many of the highlights together.

Most of the students who started in 1956 continued through Hampstead until they left in standard six, or form two, in 1964.

All who joined the classes during those years have been invited plus their husbands, wives or partners.

“By the time we reached standard six, our number had risen to about a class and a half,” Trevor said. “Then we dispersed, many to Ashburton College, some to

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Annual class photo time. Standard 4 at Hampstead with teacher, Miss P. McKee.

Final year at Hampstead School. Standard 4 with teacher, Hilton Dalgety.

Left – Hampstead School staff (1962) with headmaster, Doug Bruce, father of All Black, Doug Bruce.

Below – Staff photo (1960) with headmaster, Jim Clemens. It was the year of the crossed legs for women.

urns to remember old times private schools such as St Andrew’s, Christ’s and Rangi Ruru or became boarders at Timaru Boys’ or Girls’ High.

“There were also families who moved out of town.”

While they went several ways, memories remained strong and, in 2001, the first reunion was held.

They’d reached 50 years of age by then and classmates planted a tree in the Hampstead School grounds.

Achievements were many and the class of ‘56 had a lot to talk about. Trevor had become a New Zealand sprint champion who competed in the 1974 Commonwealth Games and returned home as a teacher.

What kept them together was

the common heritage of growing up and attending school in Ashburton.

“While the reunions have been great, we also had pride in attending Hampstead and have fond memories of our class teachers,” Trevor said.

In particular, he remembers Brian Lynn who taught at both Hampstead and Ashburton College and Anne Reid, his standard two teacher, fresh from Teachers’ College. “They worked so hard for the good of the students at the time and helped knit our return together,” he said. Both those teachers attended previous reunions.

Other teachers included headmasters, Jim Clemens and Doug

Bruce, whose son, also Doug, became an All Black and Anne Clemens, Jim’s daughter, who taught primer four.

As well as memories of school activities – sporting events and the school picnic at Caroline Bay in Timaru – Trevor is sure many will recall the trip to Wellington in 1964. It was meticulously planned.

The class left Ashburton by train for Lyttelton, caught the overnight ferry, The Maori, and spent the day in Wellington, visiting General Motors, Lever Brothers, Petone, and Parliament. They returned via ferry and train to Ashburton, the following day.

“It was a big thing in those days,” he said.

Trevor fancied himself as the

next Minister of Finance and sat in Harry Lake’s seat in parliament. The Lyttelton MP returned, bellowing “who’s sitting in my chair?” Trevor left, displaying the speed and footwork that saw him become a 100 metres sprinter.

He still remembers the incident nearly 60 years later.

Another memory is the visit to the dental clinic. No matter how kind the nurses were, it was always called “the murder house”. After youngsters were told to “open wide”, have their teeth checked and listen to the buzzer, they had to return to class and tell the next student they were wanted.

Next weekend’s reunion will be influenced by Covid-19. Organ-

isers know former students from overseas can’t attend, nor those from Auckland. As a result, a video link will be set up to record Saturday night’s dinner and speeches.

But among the celebrations, there’ll be a moment of reflection.

“We lost a couple of classmates while still at school and there’ve been a few who’ve died since then,” Trevor said.

At 70, the former students are getting older but is this the last reunion? Trevor doesn’t think so.

He’s confident there’ll be another in 2026 when they reach 75 but, after that, the class of ‘56 might just retire while still on top of the world.

Just like Rocky Marciano, 65 years ago.

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Pleasing crowds big and small

By Connor Lysaght

E

ntertainment was highly valued in the early days of the Ashburton District.

At a time when commitments to work, farm, and family were much more demanding than they often are today, relief from stress and the daily grind were appreciated greatly.

Reading about options for entertainment in the latter decades of the 19th century and the early decades of the 20th, you can’t help but feel that sense of appreciation jump out at you from between the lines – it was something that whole communities enjoyed together.

Popular forms of amusement included music, dances, plays, elocution, puppetry, and more.

Topics of the day Public lectures and demonstrations about various topics were once very popular – much more popular than they are today.

Talks were given by travelling experts, local individuals, or on behalf of societies about every topic you could imagine.

Some examples of topics which were the subject of talks in the early 1900s, as seen from newspaper adverts, include: – The British Navy – The prospects of finding petroleum in Canterbury – Education reform – The imminent third coming of Jesus Christ – Egypt and the pyramids – Foreheads and noses – Poultry and eggs Clearly people were spoilt for choice.

One recurring theme was the sciences – or in many cases, pseudo-science – and quite often there were demonstrations at such lectures involving volunteers drawn from the crowd.

From our modern perspective, the methods and hypotheses that were involved were dubious at best – in a heritage page article from 2019, we discussed the “science” of phrenology (analysing the shape of someone’s head to determine their personality) and talked about one particular travelling phrenologist who visited Ashburton often in the early 1880s.

This fellow called himself Professor Lio Medo, but there was more to him than meets the eye.

A damning Evening Post column from January, 1881, describes how he was “recently arrested at Dunedin for false pretences” and that he was “well known in Wellington, being none other than Mr. Benjamin Strachan, who formerly carried on the practice of hair-cutting on Lambton Quay”.

Despite this shocking exposé, his popularity came out unscathed as evidenced by how he continually toured the South Island, including frequent stops in Ashburton throughout the early-to-mid 1880s.

Clearly he was charismatic, since there is no way he could have kept raking in the admissions and appointment fees without having a silver tongue and a good poker face.

Colourful characters William Vance’s book Bush, Bullocks & Boulders explores

Above – A Halma Studio portrait of the Gay Galateers, who were a local entertainment group who performed all around the County to raise funds for the Ashburton Labour Day Gala in the mid-1920s.

Above inset – Example of a mid-1800s accordion from the Ashburton Museum’s object collection. Unfortunately, it lost some buttons along the way before ending up in the care of the museum.

Left – Tommy Green (front, middle) at Hakatere Station.

Below – Staveley Hall about 1900, during its heyday as a social and entertainment hub for the area.

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Email: museum@adc.govt. nz Mail: PO Box 94, Ashburton 7700 Phone: 307-7890 Copies of the photos on this page are available for purchase from the Ashburton Museum the history and development of the upper Ashburton area, being comprised mainly of Alford Forest, Staveley, Mount Somers and surrounds.

There is an interesting chapter on early entertainment in the district, with some amusing anecdotes.

One of the early entertainers in the area was Deafy Jack Hyde, a beloved accordion player

who “played at all the dances around”.

According to Vance, the author, he was “the push bike swagger”.

He was not what you would call a real swagger but he was next door to one.

He was a real wanderer and would turn up unexpectedly always on his bicycle, probably wearing a row of medals he had won at the Dunedin Exhibition

for accordion playing.

“He was fond of his scotch and the boys at Spreadeagle gave him a hard time. On one occasion after a really hard night old Jack woke up with his head in a bag bailed up in a cow bail somewhere at Spreadeagle. Some party!”

One of the most famous performers from the area was Tommy Green, the son of the

hotel-keeper at the Alford Forest Hotel.

For almost 50 years, Tom performed for free at countless socials, balls, wedding dances, and farewells for some of the boys going overseas.

Tom played piano and “there was Bill Campbell from Spreadeagle on the accordion and George Randall from Alford who played the violin”.

Those that saw him play most likely “would have vivid memories of Tommy Green with his beaming smile and blue eyes aglow with fun, a glass of whiskey on the piano and the music which played on till daylight if necessary. He did it all free although recognised in later years for his great services when the people of Methven gave him a silver tea service and tray”.

The county band takes a plunge According to Bush, Bullocks & Boulders it was common for Ashburton artists, when their pockets were empty, to “tour the provinces” and perform around the district.

When the Ashburton County Band were short on funds in 1900, they started a fundraising tour of the Alford Forest district, which took quite an unfortunate turn.

On the night of November 21, 1900, the band took a horse and dray over the Ashburton River in heavy rain, which persisted until they arrived at the Staveley Hall.

Once they got there, the trouble began – the audience of 18 had paid 1 shilling each admission fee, but on top of the hall rent of 12s 6d, the caretaker demanded an additional 7s 6d before he would let them get started.

After a swift collection, an enjoyable evening of fun was had before the band packed up and headed back to Ashburton with their horse and dray.

When they reached the river, there was a problem – the ford had disappeared.

Before they had time to plan their next move, all and sundry plunged over a four-foot bank and into the river.

This was all too much for the cart – the king pin broke, and the horses careered away.

After the bandsmen managed to cross the river, fix the cart, and catch the horses, they eventually made it to Ashburton.

As Vance describes, a bandsman said “a suspicious policeman eyed me as I made for my lodgings with my wet garments flopping around me”.

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Classic combo

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he great thing about many of the new electrified, eco-focused models is just how well they also drive on the open road beyond the burbs/city.

And that was certainly the case with this self-charging hybrid Jazz, pictured here with Quail Island, Lyttleton Harbour in the background.

Flagship of the range With its combination of e:HEV technol-

Honda Jazz e:HEV Luxe Pricing: from $35,000. (Life is

$28,000 and Crosstar $30,000 respectively). all+ ORCs. Hybrid System: 1.5 litre fourcylinder 72kW/131Nm petrol engine, 80kW/253Nm electric motor and Lithium-ion battery.

Transmission: e-CVT front-wheeldrive.

Quoted Combined Fuel Use:

2.8L/100km Safety: Comprehensive active safety/ driver assist systems. 5 star ANCAP. Size: 4045mm long, 1695mm wide, 1537mm high. Wheelbase: 2530mm.

Turning Circle: 10.6 metres Warranty: 5-years/unlimited km – 5-years/100,000km for battery.

ogy, high spec and costing from $35,000, it sits at the top of the latest, three-model Jazz range, the others being the $28,000 Life and the higher riding Crosstar from $30,000.

Minimalist design Honda’s latest design philosophy encapsulates the Japanese notion of ‘Yoo no bi’.

The result is a more conservative exterior look, but with a huge panoramic windscreen complete with thin A pillars, front quarter lights and great forward visibility.

Also an even more comfortable and practical cabin.

These looks perhaps underscore what’s within, for there’s heaps of tech including a unique hybrid system, which is both cleverly hidden away and makes all the decisions as to what and when is happening with electric or petrol power.

So, sometimes it’s EV silent, while in other situations the petrol engine is busy either charging the battery or driving the wheels.

Nm propulsion unit) connected to a 1.5-litre Atkinson cycle, i-VTEC, 72kW/131Nm petrol engine, a lithium-ion battery and an fixed-gear transmission.

They all work together to provide a healthy, smooth flow of energy irrespective of which of the three interchangeable drive modes the power control unit decides on.

Two are pure electric, the third, the petrol motor, mostly at open road speeds, with electrical assistance as needed.

For techies – a little more about these –

All of the above make it so very easy and uncomplicated to drive. You just get in (which easily done both front and rear) and go as if you were in a Jazz Life or Crosstar.

As well, it’s very easy to park, manoeuvre, do U-turns etc.

EV Drive: the petrol motor generates power for lithium-ion battery to drive the electric propulsion motor.

Regenerative braking also charges the battery.

Hybrid Drive: the petrol engine supplies power to the electric generator motor, which in turn supplies it to the electric propulsion motor – with any excess recharging the battery.

Engine Drive: the petrol engine directly drives the front wheels via the e-CVT at highway speeds, with electric ‘boosts’ as required.

Fuel use was in the mid 3L/100km during a period of stop-start driving about Christchurch. Then an overall figure of 4.5L/100km for the weeks driving, which included some 400km of open road driving and hill work.

e:HEV Hybrid System

The ride, corners etc.

Easy to drive

This consists of two electric motors (one a generator, the other a 80kW/253

As mentioned previously, despite being focused on comfortable about town

driving, the advantage of an agile and responsive chassis shows.

The Jazz handles very tidily, turning into and sitting nicely through even sharper corners – an enjoyable experience for those who appreciate such!

Cabin: quality and comfort The contemporary cabin layout echoes the clean look of the exterior.

It’s smart, uncluttered, and very easy to use, including the touchscreen and button controls.

There’re leather furnishings for the longer distance comfy seats (heated front) while the back seat is two-adults friendly.

As well there’s plenty of in-cabin storage and the versatility of the rear Magic Seats for carting larger stuff.

The boot holds 304 litres.

Safety This includes Honda’s Safety Sensing package, with its comprehensive suite of advanced safety features and driver aids, including Adaptive Cruise Control.

Finale This environmentally friendly,

suitably frugal hybrid Jazz with its combination of unique tech, interior space, comfort, quality, and versatility proved to be very easy to live with. That’s both around town and on longer trips!

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or the latest iteration of the F-Pace SVR, Jaguar has made some adjustments to the beefy supercharged V8 engine to produce more torque, as well as overhauling the infotainment system.

The result is an unbelievably competent package, possibly the best performance SUV on the market right now.

Starting at the business end, this 5.0-litre supercharged V8 is a little more reserved than the last model, but is still an unruly beast that can wake the dead.

It makes an impressive 405kW/700Nm, which is sent to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission.

It will hit 100km/h in four seconds flat before topping out at 286km/h.

Four driving modes are available,

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including Winter, Eco, Comfort, and Dynamic.

In Dynamic mode, 100 per cent of power is sent to the rear wheels, with the front wheels only engaging when slip is detected.

To assist with traction at the rear, the SVR will squat down and pitch the nose skyward at launch, and rip-snort its way down the tarmac.

Despite being a tradi-

tional automatic, the transmission is quite harsh in Dynamic mode, and will snap through the gears under heavy acceleration.

With a supercharged V8, you could’ve probably guessed that it goes exceedingly well in

a straight line, but it will also devour corners with ease.

Despite weighing in at over 2.2 tonnes, this SVR remains extremely composed through the twisties with very little body roll.

Infotainment aside, the F-Pace’s cabin is a fantastic place to be, featuring some of the nicest sports seats going around.

While the performance SUV segment is ever-expanding, this F-Pace SVR is a hard package to beat at $169,990.

Big bucks for unique Supercar Double trouble

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V8 Holden driven to victory by Aussie superstar Chaz Mostert has sold at auction for $610,000.

Mostert first raced the Holden ZB Commodore to victory at Symmons Plains Raceway in April this year, for what was both his first ever win driving a Holden and his first since joining Walkinshaw Andretti United in 2020.

The car is also set to compete at the 2021 Bathurst 1000 later this year, and other events as part of the 2022 Supercars Championship.

It will be delivered to the buyer in racing condition, complete with a V8 engine, the livery of the new owner’s choice and a Gen II chassis, which is the last of its kind ever to be built by Walkinshaw Andretti.

Two punters became locked in a bidding war for the vehicle, which will be delivered to the winning bidder

at the conclusion of the 2022 Supercars Championship.

“Never before have we seen a complete race-winning Supercar with its V8 racing engine go to auction; this moment will go down in Australian motorsport history,” said Lee Hames of Lloyds Auctions.

Mostert crossed over to Walkinshaw Andretti last year, finishing on the podium in five of 25 races for an overall finish of 5th. He finished third at the Bathurst 1000 alongside team-mate Warren Luff.

Mostert has twice tasted victory in 2021 so far, first in race eight at Symmons Plains and then in race 12 at Hidden Valley Raceway in June.

Rare Holdens attract big money under the hammer – the same auction house sold a road-legal HSV GTSR W1 4 Door Build #017 to an enthusiast for $750,000, while a 1996 Holden HSV VS GTSR BUILD #001 in XU3 Yellah was previously sold for $1 million.

udi has committed to going fully electric from 2033, but it seems that the German brand is making the most of its final generation of internal combustion vehicles. We saw this in the ballistic RS6/RS7 pairing last year, and more recently in the fascinating new turbo diesel SQ5.

The facelifted SQ2 falls into the same category, but unlike those other two, it doesn’t feature any sort of electric power in the drivetrain.

As a standalone vehicle the SQ2 is great, but it’s something that’s facing an identity crisis of sorts, through no fault of its own. By definition, it’s an SUV, but by nature it feels more like a hot hatch with a body lift.

For 2021, the SQ2 received redesigned headlights, new bumpers, and a single frame octagonal grille that sits lower. There are narrow slits between the grille and the bonnet, which are said to pay tribute to the iconic Audi Sport Quattro rally car.

The SQ2 rides on 19-inch alloys, wrapped in Bridgestone rubber measuring 235/40. The red performance brake calipers feature Audi’s “S” logo.

At the business end of the SQ2 sits a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine making 221kW and 400Nm. It’s quattro all-wheel drive, with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The SQ2 will hit 100km/h in just 4.9 seconds – just 0.1sec slower than the new S3 hot hatch, and the 400Nm from the SQ2 hits significantly harder than the 310Nm of the S3.

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Hot wheels. Really.

Volvo – but not as you know it

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bespoke built Volvo P1800 Gasser has been selected as the UK finalist for the Hot Wheels Legends Tour, a competition that is seeking out the best in classic, modified and race cars from around the globe, with the overall winning vehicle to be made into a 1:64 scale die-cast and released in Hot Wheels’ 2022 range.

Nicknamed ‘Ain’t No Saint’, the Volvo P1800 was unanimously selected as the UK finalist as part of a live streamed event last week.

The UK judges – Car Throttle’s Alex Kersten, revered designer Ian Callum CBE, photographer Amy Shore and YouTuber Sam Fane – deemed the Volvo P1800 most fitting of Hot Wheels’ exacting standards of performance, authenticity and ‘garage spirit’.

Owned and built by Somerset-based Lee Johnstone, the Volvo P1800 is raced by him and his three daughters – Ellie, Tori and Sarah – with supportive wife Sue also part of the team, which competes under the name of JD Racing (Johnstone & Daughters).

Originally purchased as a stripped shell that was too far gone to restore as a road car, the Gasser has a 600bhp big block supercharged 454 Chevrolet V8 engine, which has powered it to run a quarter mile drag race in 10.01 seconds and reach a top speed of 133mph.

“As a team, we were ecstatic to hear our car was chosen. We never thought it would be chosen against some of the other entries,” said Lee Johnstone, owner of the P1800.

“Everyone always says it looks just like a Hot Wheels, and maybe it will now become one!”

In a record-breaking year for entries to the Hot Wheels UK Legends Tour, other notable competitors included a 1972 Ford Escort Mk1 Speedster, which was a lockdown project, and a 1964 Singer Sport that took five years to build.

The Volvo P1800 Gasser will contest in the semi-finals of the competition on November 4, with the chance of going onto the Global Final on November 13.

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PARTS & SERV Right-hand drive Corvette lands

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irst it was Australia’s turn, now one has landed on our shores – the very first factory-built GMSV right-hand-drive C8 Corvette is registered and on the road in New Zealand.

Dressed in Accelerate Yellow, the C8 3LT Coupe will be used for local validation,

as well as display and demonstration purposes.

“After so much build-up and anticipation, it’s incredibly exciting to see the C8 in the flesh – it’s even more breathtaking than I could have ever imagined,” says General Manager of GMSV New Zealand, Matthew Taylor.

The C8 2LT Coupe is available from $154,990.

News of the C8 arrival in New Zealand coincides with the start-of-production of customer cars at GM’s Bowling Green Plant in Kentucky USA, with shipment of vehicles anticipated to commence later this quarter.

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It’s the first Corvette to be manufactured right-hand drive.

In addition to the famed 6.2-litre V8, all first-allocation C8 Corvettes in New Zealand will feature the Z51 Performance Package and Front Lift as standard, as well as Magnetic Selective Ride Control.

CONTACTLESS SERVICE

Malcolm Lovett Automotive We are open for contactless business.

8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Can pick up / deliver your vehicle.

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

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All events are subject to change under Covid restrictions Every day

Mt Hutt Memorial Hall 160 Main Street, Methven NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and Hall of Memories.

10am

Every Tue and Fri Methven Museum Methven Pubs and Liquor history, call time and come visit our new display on the history of our magnificent hotels, supplemented by some interesting historical liquor laws and consumption trends. Admission free but donations welcome.

Every Tuesday/Wednesday

Mid Canterbury Connector Mid Canterbury Connector provides lowcost return trips to Ashburton from smaller towns or rural areas. Tuesday’s run is from Mt Somers or Methven to Ashburton and back, and Wednesday’s run is from Rakaia/Hinds/ Fairton/Marae to Ashburton and back. To book a trip call 03 308 1395 ext 225 Ashburton open coffee mornings If you are new to town or been living here all of your life, come and have a coffee and chat at a child-friendly location. All are welcome

at the Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street.

Please contact Adi 027 220-8791 or Sue-ann 021 679-348 to register.

10.30am - 12 noon Hip Hop for Seniors Every Wednesday 10am-11am at the Ashburton Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street, Ashburton. $5. Phone 308-6817 Art Addicts Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids. Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the gallery to get creative and explore themes in art. A great space for children to learn and interact with each other. Children of all ages are welcome. Donations appreciated.

3 - 4.30pm Little Groovers Every Wednesday during school terms Hakatere Presbyterian parish, 127 Thomson Street, Tinwald. Musical fun for 0-5-year-olds.

Gold coin donation. Call 03 308-5272 for more information.

10-10.30

Every Wednesday

Device Drop-In Sessions

October 26

Bookarama Ashburton Rotary’s annual charity book sale will end at midday at the Ashburton Sports Hall on Tancred Street.

Stepping up - Digital Steps (Beginner Level Classes) Digital Steps is a range of free beginner digital classes held at the Ashburton Public Library (and other libraries around New Zealand). These classes are one-off sessions looking at various topics. Sessions every Tuesday afternoon from 1 – 3pm at the Ashburton Library. Digital Banking and Safety sessions are held on the first Tuesday of every month.

The other topics currently offered are: Smartphones, Apps, Facebook, Digital Photos, Google and the Internet, Internet Security and Safety, Google Drive, Ancestry.com, Online Newspapers, Classroom E-Learning and Trade Me!

October 23-24

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 kid’s scavenger hunt and the Ashburton Fire Museum will be open- all at the Tinwald Domain.

October 24 Michael Houstoun/The Rodger Fox Big Band Two of New Zealand’s best-loved musicians – classical pianist, Michael Houstoun, and foremost jazz trombonist and big band leader Rodger Fox – bring their acclaimed concert series to the Ashburton Trust Event Centre at 2.30pm, featuring special guest, supreme jazz vocalist Erna Ferry.

Second Fri of every month In Colour, art and craft club In Colour is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s monthly programme for unleashing your creativity.

Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a month.

10.30am - 12 noon

Every Sun to Fri Ashburton Aviation Museum A great selection of many aircraft, from the past to the future at the Ashburton Airport.

Last Sun of every month Nor’Westers Muso’s Club A monthly open mic afternoon at Feeney’s Lounge in the Devon Tavern, Ashburton. All the gear is set up, just bring your talent - all are welcome, as is any style of music.

2pm - 6pm.

Every Sat Ashburton Farmer’s Market Local fresh food and produce, hot drinks.

North end of West Street car park.

9am start The Ashburton Toy Library Open for toy exchange. 106 Victoria Street, the Triangle.

9.30am - 12.30pm Ashburton Aviation Museum A great selection of many aircraft, from the past to the future at the Ashburton Airport.

10am - 3pm

First Sunday of every month Methven Market A local produce and craft market at the Methven Resort on the first Sunday of each month from 9am to 1pm.

Monthly

Ashburton Embroiderers’ Guild Meet Seniors Centre 206 Cameron Street.

1st Saturday of the month 10.30am - 3.30pm, 2nd Thursday of the month 1pm - 3.30pm 3rd Tuesday of the month 7pm - 9pm 4th Thursday of the month 10.30am - 3.30pm

Free Device Help Sessions at the Ashburton

October 23

Heartland Rugby Agstaff Mid Canterbury takes on Poverty Bay in the Heartland Championship at the Ashburton Showgrounds at 2:30pm.

Public Library every Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm.

October 27 Device Drop-In Sessions A session for people who need help downloading an app, sending texts and making calls, adding a contact to your phone, operating Facebook and more digital dilemmas. Held at the Ashburton Public Library every Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm.

October 28 ShakeOut Schools, businesses, families and individuals in the Ashburton District are among thousands around the country preparing for New Zealand ShakeOut 2021, the national earthquake drill on October 28. The

drill will happen at 9.30am so people can practise Drop, Cover and Hold.

October 29-30

Ashburton A&P Show The annual Ashburton A&P Show at the A&P Showgrounds. Theme for 2021 Show – Showcasing Primary Sector Industries in Mid Canterbury.

October 30

Spooktacular Halloween Spooktacular Halloween at the Rakaia Scout Den, on the corner of Railway Terrace and Normanby Street, in Rakaia. The event will start at 5pm for younger children and then get spookier for older children from 7pm. Gold coin entry.

October 31

Surrey Hills Garden Tour The Grigg family invite you to tour the gardens at Surrey Hills Station on Lower Downs Road from 10am- 4pm.

Bring a rug and some lunch and enjoy a picnic on the lawn. A small number of artisan stalls featuring local goods, plants and refreshments will be available for purchase.

Children aged 16 and under are free of charge but must be accompanied by adults.

November 6

Bite Nite The fifth annual Bite Nite event will be held at the EA Networks Centre from 5-8pm highlighting the

district’s diverse cultures through food and entertainment offerings.

Live music by Jhong Diva, Gio Talents and our headline act Rei. Wrap your taste buds around dishes from MR India Foods, Glad’s Bread Corner, Tuliana’s Kitchen and more.

Enjoy a sporting showcase from the NZ Handball team and Mid Canterbury Netball.

Selwyn Fireworks Spectacular Entertainment, food and a spectacular fireworks display at Rolleston’s Foster Park from 5pm.

Family Pass $25, Adults (17+) $10, 16-6 $5, Under 5 Free.

November 6-7

Staveley Camp Timebank Mid Canterbury’s biggest event of the year, the annual open weekend camp at Staveley Camp and Forest. It’s open to the publicwith heaps of cool stuff and learning opportunities. There is a guided forest tour, flax weaving, Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing), and more.

November 7 Charity Golf Tournament KPMG/YMCA Ambrose Charity Golf Tournament at the Tinwald Golf course from 12pm. Contact 03 6883682.

November 18

The Challenge of Change Join Cynthia Johnson, a Psychology Master Trainer, to learn four proven

steps for building resilience and managing yourself in stressful situations. Workshop held at Farm Source Ashburton, 18 Kermode Street, from 9.30am to 2:30pm.

November 27

The Exhibition and Fete Fun family friendly day at the Methven Trotting Club from 10am-4pm. All day entertainment and great food vendors. The best pre-Christmas shopping provided by stallholder and creatives from all over New Zealand. Vintage and Classic carcompetitors. Miss Exhibition and Little Miss and Mr Pageants. Military collectors displays.

Celebrating 175 years of the NZ Army.

December 28

Rods at Methven A hot rod show in Methven featuring hot rods, street machines, classic cars and motorbikes from 10am to 3pm in the Methven town centre.

February 17

St John Garden Fete Held at Ted & Sue Rollinson’s property at 282 Awaroa School Road, RD 11 Rakaia from 10am - 4pm.

All proceeds being donated to St John Mid Canterbury (Ashburton, Methven, Mayfield) to support local services. The beautiful garden is located 10 minutes from Rakaia and 30 minutes from Ashburton. Open air site with craft vendors.

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FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sports wrap

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all your sporting news

Allenton’s time P23

Time to stand tall

Junior stars

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Racing action

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The pressure goes on Mid Canterbury today against Poverty Bay if they are to even entertain the idea of playing for some silverware in the Heartland Championship.

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Blindside

Mid Canterbury’s leading sports writer Matt Markham

matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

STARS OF THE WEEK Carisbrook Toomalatai Big, powerful and a scrummaging machine, Carisbrook – the man with one of the greatest names in rugby – was a beast for Mid Canterbury last week. He’s playing out of his skin at the moment and can hopefully help turn things around today.

Busy week on the greens

They’ve plied their trade on the greens of Mid Canterbury all week, and players leaving the Clubs NZ South Island Women’s Fours yesterday did so with smiles on their faces following a successful week of play.

More than 160 players, from across the Mainland, have been staying and playing in the district all week, with the culmination of the tournament, finals day, held yesterday at the Ashburton

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THINGS TO WATCH THIS WEEKEND

Tennis Now, you might have to watch through the fence for this one, but the Ashburton Trust Junior Open, which starts today should be great viewing. The best young tennis talents in Canterbury from today through to Monday from 9am each morning.

Cricket Allenton are chasing their first win in the South Canterbury Senior competition today against Temuka at the Ashburton Domain. With the sun out, what better way to while away a Saturday afternoon. First ball 12 noon.

Rugby Beaten last week and now entering desperation territory, Mid Canterbury need to win against Poverty Bay at the Showgrounds today. That in itself should make for exciting viewing.

2.30pm kick-off.

Bowling Club in the Domain.

Organisers were also hailing the week a success, and feeling justified in their decision to go ahead with the tournament given the current Covid restrictions around the country.

Players began on Monday with three days of qualifying for post-section play which began on Thursday using the Methven, Ashburton, Allenton and

Jack Tiller He’s made huge inroads in the Mid Canterbury tennis scene as the man behind Mid Canterbury Tennis, both as a coach and a manager, but on the court he’s electric too. Big wins for the Premier team last week – a real asset to the community.

Hampstead greens, with the final stages held across the latter three greens late in the week.

A good crowd perched up yesterday afternoon to watch the final stages of the play, with out-of-town teams right to the fore in the championship.

Official results from the tournament will appear in Tuesday’s edition of the Guardian.

Time to have a flutter . . .

Our beloved Hammers couldn’t get the job done last weekend against the Thames Valley Swamp Foxes – a sloppy 15 minutes early in the match effectively seeing them without a chance of winning.

They’ll bite back again this weekend on their home patch though, they’re $1.30 to beat Poverty Bay

today – but there’s not much value in that.

We’ll stick with rugby this week though.

It’s tough to find some value in a test match that looks set to be incredibly one-sided, but there is potentially a money-making angle from the All Blacks clash with USA on Sunday morning.

A depleted USA side against a reasonably strong All Blacks team should result in a bit of a drubbing, especially with some big names in the backline.

The All Blacks to win by 80+ is paying $4.

Yes, that would require upward of 12 tries, but we think there’s enough gas in the tank to do it, with Will Jordan probably good for about half of those tries.

Chris Taylor A star on the terrain of Mid Canterbury and further afield. Chris just keeps producing excellent petanque results, no matter what competition she’s competing in and with a busy schedule ahead, the fun may just only be getting started.

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Stand tall, push back, defend Matt Markham Dale Palmer has a simple request for Mid Canterbury this weekend.

Well, it’s at least simple in theory.

After a couple of frustrating weeks in the Heartland Championship, there’s a small sense of frustration emanating from the camp, as they fail to fully deliver on what they’re capable of.

And so, the message this week has been short, sharp and succinct.

Palmer wants to see the green and gold jerseys standing tall, pushing back and treating their defensive line like an impenetrable wall when they take on Poverty Bay today at the Ashburton Showgrounds.

“We’ve put a lot of emphasis this season on showing ticker, and have had a lot of people come and talk to us about grass roots rugby and playing for Mid Canterbury,” Palmer said.

“But at times, we’ve let ourselves down a lot and let sides through when we really shouldn’t have.

“So, this week’s been about having those conversations, both as a collective and as individuals and trying to rectify those issues.”

With three rounds remaining, the equation for Mid Canterbury is straightforward.

They need to get as many competition points as possible

Michael Hennings has been given the nod to start at No.7 for Mid Canterbury today against Poverty Bay. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN if they’re to play for some silverware.

“That won’t be easy, but that’s the plan forward in a simplified way.

“Poverty Bay this week will be tough, they’re a good side and then we’ve got South Canterbury so it’s a tough couple of weeks.

“But we’re good enough to do

it, I just want to see these guys out there trusting each other a bit more and getting the job done.”

The match will prove a huge moment for young talent Michael Hennings, who will start in the No.7 jersey among a sea of experienced rugby heads in the forward pack.

“It’s a huge moment for Michael, he came into the side to give us a bit more depth – but he’s commanded his place and is really a firm part of it all now.

“We know what we’ll get from him, he’ll tackle his little heart out all day and leave nothing out on the paddock, and being amongst some really experienced players out there will be a big assist to him.”

Hennings is one of a few changes in the forward pack as he replaces Ashton McArthur.

The side also welcomes back cocaptain JJ Manning after a long stint away with injury, and he’ll pack down with Tepasu Thomas in the middle of the Hammers’ scrum.

That pushes Manasa Bari out to the side of the scrum to replace Shepherd Mhembere, who has been given some time on the bench after playing almost every minute in the opening five rounds of the competition.

“It’s a good looking forward pack, there’s a lot of power there, especially in the tight-five.”

Liam McCormack gets the No.9 jersey back this week, and an injury to Tait Chisman has him out of action, with Paovale Sofai getting a rare start on the wing as his replacement.

Locked on equal points with Poverty Bay, Mid Canterbury can push themselves right into contention for at worst a Lochore Cup spot if they can grab maximum points out of the match today.

Mid Canterbury 2.30pm, Ashburton Showgrounds – Saturday, October 23 1. Adam Williamson 2. Callum Burrell 3. Carisbrook Toomalatai 4. Tepasu Thomas 5. JJ Manning (C) 6. Manasa Bari 7. Michael Hennings 8. Seta Koritamana (C) 9. Liam McCormack 10. Tom Reekie 11. Paovale Sofai 12. Nick Foxley 13. Isireli Masiwini 14. Raitube Vasurakuta 15. Nathan McCloy

Reserves

Joel Leo Osea Baisagale Lote Nasiga Shepherd Mhembere Harvey Blyth George Williams Ashton McArthur

CRICKET

Allenton’s chance to shine Matt Markham With two matches under the belt in South Canterbury senior cricket, today is Allenton’s time to step up and ask to be noticed in the Tweedy Cup. The competition’s newcomers will host Temuka on the Ashburton Domain this afternoon – a perfect opportunity for the fledgling side to get their season moving with a winning performance.

It’s a return trip to Ashburton for Temuka, who will still be harbouring scars from a horrible batting effort seven days ago where they were rolled for 84, and Allenton will look to take advantage of that when they hit the middle today.

After struggling in their opening match against Tech, the side showed a lot more ticker to put up a good total last week against a very good Celtic side, albeit in a losing run chase.

They’ve shown that with the firepower of batsmen like Satwant Singh, Manpreet Hakkla and Satveer Singh they are capable of getting the runs on the board, but taking wickets has

Allenton will be hoping to be a little more effective with the ball when they host Temuka today. been a stumbling block in the opening two rounds.

They grabbed three wickets against Tech and six against Celtic – but will be keen to see an ‘all out’ next to the Temuka score at the end of today’s match.

Meanwhile, the Tech boys will head to Timaru to take on a winless Star side as they look to remain unbeaten through three rounds.

What’s been offered up by the Stags thus far has been ruthless, both with bat and ball, and they’ve certainly put rival sides on notice for this season.

One of Tech’s biggest strengths has been their ability to take wickets early.

In two matches, Harry Jones and Richard Print have claimed 11 wickets between them bowling at the top of the order, but

they’ve also acted as solid blocking mechanisms on the runs front, with a combined average of just two runs conceded per over thus far.

Having that kind of arsenal opening up an innings is always going to be a major advantage, and when the time comes to throw them the ball again today, the side will be hoping to see more of the same from the pair.

In the middle Allenton v Temuka at

the Ashburton Domain, 12pm.

Star v Tech Stags in Timaru, 12pm.

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Young stars on show Matt Markham

Matt Markham

The future of tennis in Canterbury will be on show this weekend for the Ashburton Trust Junior Open.

More than 150 players from around the region will converge on Ashburton during the long weekend for the annual threeday event, which caters for players from the Under 9 age group up to the 18 and under category.

Mid Canterbury Tennis Centre manager, Jack Tiller, said to see such a large number of players coming to Ashburton to compete was really encouraging.

“We are stoked with the numbers, it’s by far better than we’ve had for a long time in this tournament and there’s some really quality players coming down too, so it should be a good weekend,” he said.

Players will compete in sin-

Junior Open What: 2021 Ashburton

Trust Junior Open When: Saturday, Sunday & Monday Where: Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre Who: Many of the best young tennis talents in Canterbury including local stars; Josh Gilbert, Riley Breen, Maggie Crosby and Jess Aldridge.

Brawlers on the charge

Jess Aldridge will be one of many local players competing in this weekend’s Ashburton Trust Junior Open.

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gles and doubles across the five different age groups and there’s a strong local flavour across the 26 different events being held during the weekend.

In the older age groups, Tyler Leonard is the No.1 seeded player in the 16/18 & Under Boys’ Singles draw, and he also fills the same rankings in the doubles, where he will play with out-of-towner, Luca Landells.

Jess Aldrige and Christchurch player, Charlie Bryers, are seed-

ed to win the Under 16/18 girls’ doubles title as the No.1 pairing.

Riley Breen and Ashton Cromie fill the same spot in the Under 14 boys’ doubles, while Breen is the second seed in what should be a very competitive singles competition in that age group.

In the Under 12 boys’ singles, Josh Gilbert and Arlo Parsons are both seeded highly, and will also combine forces n the doubles event, hoping to cap a good weekend on the court.

The tournament unfortunately is being held behind closed doors due to Covid restrictions.

Due to the tournament, and the long weekend, there is no local Interclub action this weekend.

Tennis Canterbury is also taking a break for the weekend, meaning that the Country Mid Canterbury teams who are competing in Premier, Division One and Division Two are also getting an early break in the season.

The Basketbrawlers provided the most comprehensive victory this week in Women’s A Grade basketball action at the EA Networks Centre.

The side, made up largely of local teachers, recorded a strong victory in the third week of the competition beating Pass The Antiflam 59-33.

Caitlin Adlam led the way for the side, netting 17 points in a gamehigh performance, but was joined on the scoresheet by Alice Eddington, Georgia Burrows, Elliotte Strange and Libby Ruddenklau all grabbing eight points each in the match.

Young Jorja Abernethy, a Year 9 student, led the way for PTAF with 10 points while Lilly Williams (9) and Amanda Hooper (7) chipped in.

The night’s round opened with the Oldie But Goodies taking on FKW in the first round, and it was the Oldies who set the tempo from the outset, winning 42-23.

They were led by 12 points from Emily Fahey while Jemma Stoddart and Latoya Keepa added nine points each. Charlotte Waddell’s nine-point haul and Olivia Hood’s eight were the best from FKW. In the final match of the night, Bricklayers were forced to work hard for their victory over Summers Team winning 46-37.

Barrine Ross (11) and Liberty Ross (10) led the scoring for the winning side, while Summer Anderson was the pick of the Summers Team players with 14 points for the match.

Play continues in the competition next week with games from 6pm on Tuesday nights at the EA Networks Centre.

RESULTS ■■ Golf

Rakaia Golf Club

Rakaia Ladies, Wednesday October 20 Russian Roulette: Bev Sutherland and Sandra Quinn 51, Teresa Booker and Val Sisson 41 Rakaia Hotel 2nd shot #3 Teresa Booker, Rakaia Seed Cleaning 2nd shot #6 Sandra Quinn, V. Bell.

Nearest the Pin #8: not struck, Chertsey Spraying 2nd shot #15 Sandra Quinn, S. Quinn 2nd shot #17 Bev Sutherland.

Tinwald Golf Club

Tinwald Ladies, October 19 Laghmor Salver: Tinwald 34, Mayfield 32 Stableford Val Prendergast 41, Mara Kennedy 40 c/b, Karen Young 40, Marg Read 38 c/b, Barb Cochrane 38.

Nearest the Pin: No 2 (2nd Shot) Murray Young Property Broker; Anne Marie Blair. No 6 (2nd Shot) Sims Bakery; Anne Marie Blair. No 12 Mac & Maggie; Marion Oakley. No 16 (2nd Shot) Outdoor Adventure; Di Lowe. Memory Funeral Longest Putt; Ina Divers Twos: Marilyn Bennett.

9 Hole – Stroke: Diana Wellman 31, Maureen Colville 33

■■ Tennis

Twilight Tennis

Results from Twilight Tennis on October 20.

Tridents 19 Famous Grouse 14, Know Eye Deer 18 We Are Stihl Suzuki 15, Donald’s Dux 16 What’s The Score 17, Hackers 18 MST 15, Grand Slammers 14 Late Comers 19.

Springston Trophy success Methven Pony Club were delighted to win the inaugural two age group shield at the 49th Springston Trophy three-day event held in Southland during the school holidays. This year’s event hosts, Central Southland Pony Club, created the two age group shield to award those pony clubs fielding a smaller team of four, instead of the traditional six rider team.

The winning Methven team was made up of intermediate riders Molly Rudge and Zara Stewart, competing at the 95cm height, along with junior riders Ruby Stewart and Blaise France, riding at 80cm. The team was ably coached

by Jane Withers and Kristen Hubbard.

Six other pony clubs also fielded two age group teams. Methven accumulated the least penalties over three days of dressage, cross country and show jumping. The event drew 22 teams overall from pony clubs throughout the South Island. The combined Methven/Tinwald Pony Club team also performed admirably. Intermediate riders, Sami Mead and Bella Casey Solly, plus juniors, Nikita Burton and Mandy Mead, all finished on live scores.

Pictured above (from left) Molly Rudge - Northwind Holden, Zara Stewart - Medora Classic Touch, Ruby Stewart - Apache, Blaise France - Goldridge Winchester.

PHOTO TANIA CLARKE PHOTOGRAPHY

SPORT 25

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 23, 2021

RightonTrack Guardian racing

Mid Canterbury’s horse and dog racing action

Racing steps up a gear former Kiwi trainer, Chris Waller. So, our excellent tradition in winning one of the biggest races, or at least laying claim to doing so, looks set to continue at the Valley this evening.

Matt Markham

Riccarton readies for racing …

With the big carnivals, on both sides of the Tasman, just around the corner, there’s a huge weekend of racing in store, starting today with the Cox Plate.

Matt Markham looks at the weekend ahead and highlights some of the mustwatch moments that are set to unfold

A Kiwi Cox Plate?

It looks likely either way, really. Hot favourite Zaaki has the services of the legendary James McDonald to guide him around the hallowed turf, and it’s basically a case of what beats him, wins. The best contender appears to be class Kiwi mare, Verry Ellegant, for

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We’re officially two weeks away from the New Zealand Cup carnival starting at Riccarton, and today’s meeting there is a real taste test of what’s to come.

Big fields, some strong northern raiders and a South Island contingent ready to battle them out for glory.

Potential superstars like Field Of Gold are in action again ahead of the 2000 Guineas while many New Zealand Cup contenders also step out. On the local front, look out for Vermont trying to make it three in a row for Sarah and Matt Smith, and don’t be surprised to see local hoop Jason Laking in amongst all the action either. He’s got a very

strong book of rides, including Markus Aurelius.

Mad Monday at Ashburton …

The path to the New Zealand Trotting Cup continues at Ashburton on Monday with the time-honoured Ashburton Flying Stakes.

It’s been four years since the winner of this race has gone on and won the Cup, but in Self Assured this could see a return to normal service. An excellent field with many leading contenders in the open class ranks in action it should be a great spectacle.

There’s also the trotters in the Flying Mile too.

While champion Sundee’s Son isn’t in action, the next best; Majestic Man, Bolt For Brilliance, Muscle Mountain and Oscar Bonavena are and their clash could be the most exciting match-up of the day.

Bentley R Mudhoo (9) (A1)58.5 Christophe Vermeer B Grylls (10) 58.5 Demand Respect Ms K Williams (11) 58.5 J R Lowry (5) Leroy 58.5 Allasera 58.5 L T Hemi (7) T R Moseley (4) 58.5 Stan With Me Red Sunday B M Murray (3) 58.5 T L Newman (6) 58.5 The Ridla Seraphic L Callaway (12) 58.5 D R Bothamley (2)58.5 Rowin Meritorious 56.5 56.5 Eulogy Show Irish Red K Asano (8) 54

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Best Bet: Irish Red, Race 1 – Riccarton Gallops, Saturday Powerful galloper from the all-conquering Te Akau stable who has been knocking on the door for a while now. Won’t get many better chances than today, Best thing is, you can invest up to $30 on him on fixed odds and if he runs second, third or fourth you’ll get your money back.

Each Way: Midnight Dash – Race 6, Ashburton Trots, Monday Sneaky wee chance for him here with the aid of the inside alley. Good out of the gate and should be able to grab onto the back of the right kind of horse. He’ll be a big price, but with a cold shot at them, it’d be no surprise to see him run a big race up the lane late.

Place Bet: Beneficial, Race 9 – Riccarton Gallops, Saturday Under-rated galloper who looks like he’ll slip under the radar today in what is a very wide open field. Has plenty of upside about him and does go well on the big surface of Riccarton. Ticks a lot of boxes and should be a great each way bet at a nice price.

Local Hope: Adieu Flirt, Race 8 – Ashburton Trots, Monday Locally-trained mare who has been running great races recently. This is a good field, there’s no hiding from that, but over the short-course distance and with a good draw she should be on the speed which will be half the battle.

Don’t be surprised to see her lead them up early and if she does, she’s a knockout chance.

Today at Riccarton Raceway 4 Thimble Theatre Grace’s Secret 5 Jaffa Tap Dancer 6 Shazza Champagne Dream Spirited Charm

Bridget Grylls (9) T R Moseley (5) C K Kwo (2) M K Hudson (8) Ms K Williams (1) S L Wynne (7) T L Newman (3)

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1 14x70 Madam De Soir K Asano (6) 59 59 2 86577 Bluey’s Chance T Jonker (4) 3 l4141 Amazing Az L J Allpress (1) 56.5 4 5140 Queen Sweep M E Gestain (2) (A3) 55.5 5 x4011 Vermont C A Campbell (3) 54.5 6 x0023 Sulu Sea K Chowdhoory (7) (A1) 54 R4 Congrats Christchurch Casino-Bm65 $30,000 7 81034 Wannabe ‘N’ Paris Bridget Grylls (5) 54 8 x4989 King Of The Dance L Callaway (8) 54 1200m 13:30 1 424x5 Our Echo T L Newman (5) 60 R8 Betavet Protect (Bm74) $30,000 1800m 15:15 2 16204 Where’s Wally K Asano (10) 60 1 268x1 Rivaldo K Chowdhoory (3) (A1) 59.5 3 5264x Anduin L J Allpress (4) 59.5 2 6x656 Asathought 59 4 6560x Just Tickety Boo J D Laking (8) 59.5 3 23x00 Milford Sound L J Allpress (10) 59 5 36x1 Lord Darci Ms K Williams (1) 59 4 52x32 Letsbringiton G A Jogoo (1) 58.5 D Bothamley (9) 58.5 5 6x700 Bronte Beach 6 30104 Granite Ridge Bridget Grylls (11)57.5 T R Moseley (11) 58.5 6 163x0 Volvik Ms K Williams (5) 56.5 R2 Cup Week Hospitality Mdn $15,000 1400m 12:20 7 558x0 Sentient 8 1637 Bolt From The Blue M J Taylor (7) (A4) 58 7 66051 King Of The Castle B May (7) 56.5 1 7462 Beau Stitch B M Murray (9) 58.5 9 40x9x Eptimum

Wynne (2) 57.5 S L S L Wynne (4) 8 132x0 Chitter Chat

56 D Bothamley (10) 58.5 2 43497 Kenki Rohan Mudhoo (2) (A1) 55 3 230x0 Ifithappensagain J R Lowry (8) 58.5 10 98x1 Roca Fundeeda R Mudhoo (6) (A1) 54.5 9 63x84 Zouluminous K Mudhoo (6) 54.5 G A Jogoo (14) 58.5 11 93447 Radiant Rosie K Chowdhoory (3) (A1) 54.5 10 1654x Sacred Caga 4 380x5 Koputaroa T R Moseley (9) 54 5 28005 Takeiteasy 58.5 R5 Canterbury Landscape Supplies-Bm74 $30,000 11 30334 Yeah Right L T Hemi (3) 6 x22x3 Elizabeth Rose Bridget Grylls (1) 56.5 1200m 14:05 R8 War Decree Stakes $90,000 1600m 15:50 7 4293x Clubcard K Chowdhoory (6) (A1) 56.5 1 26x39 Challa S Toolooa (7) (A3) 61 1 3x11 Field Of Gold K Asano (4) 56.5 8 3x67x Just A Promiss S L Wynne (7) 56.5 2 63002 Benaud K Chowdhoory (10) (A1) 60 2 21x43 Mackenzie Lad S L Wynne (7) 56.5 9 5354x Iffraajable Ms K Williams (5) 56.5 3 0497x Tellyawhat D R Bothamley (4) 60 3 x9x32 Noverre 56.5 J D Laking (5) 10 0520x Theunnamedfeeling T Moseley (13) 56.5 4 5489x I Am A Rock M J Taylor (6) (A4) 58 4 3x177 Fireglow K Chowdhoory (10) 56.5 11 6070x Waihora Mist 56.5 5 416x0 Okay Pal R Cuneen (4) 58 5 S L Wynne (9) 1x4 Palmetto 56.5 R Mudhoo (8) 12 62 Shepherd’s Delight K Asano (12) 54 6 441x3 London Bound K Asano (1) 57.5 6 B May (2) 43 Benny Hill 56.5 13 4 Astrakhan L J Allpress (11) 54 7 41x53 Tamahine 57.5 7 16x25 Sorrento L T Hemi (11) L J Allpress (9) 54.5 L Callaway (2) 54 8 25x21 Rockland 14 0 Four By Four Ms K Williams (5) 57.5 8 15x02 Classic Diva L Callaway (3) 54.5 9 45x18 Street Fightin Man J D Laking (2) 57.5 9 21598 Venturesome 54.5 K Mudhoo (6) R3 Nzb Ins. Pearl Series 2yo $30,000 800m 12:55 C W Johnson (3) 55.5 10 26x4 Fermanagh T R Moseley (1) 54.5 1 1 Stimulant K Asano (6) 57.5 10 115x0 First Rock 11 1137x Ohio Showgirl M E Gestain (8) (A3) 55.5 11 0 Elizabeth Darci

54.5 G A Jogoo (11) 2 Heart Of Alladin Rohan Mudhoo (4) (A1) 56 3 War Time L Callaway (10) 56 Race 6 NZB Road To The Jericho (Bm82) $40,000 Race 9 Coupland’s Bakeries Mile Trial $40,000 422x2 x29x2 35x3 72 80x20 403x0 9440x 8x00x 59580 85099 76x25 80x48 3x333

Matt Markham scours the racing action over the weekend in search of some winners, some value and a local hope or two.

Riccarton gallops

R1 Riccarton Park Function Centre Maiden $15,000 4 5 1400m 11:45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

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Hasabro J R Lowry (6) 60 Whale Song K Chowdhoory (14) (A1) 60 Markus Aurelius J D Laking (2) 59.5 R Cuneen (3) 57 Owen Patrick Monza Circuito T L Newman (9) 54 L J Allpress (8) 54 Beneficial Karalino Bridget Grylls (1) 54 All About Magic S L Wynne (13) 54 Secret Amour R Mudhoo (4) (A1) 54 K Asano (11) Severine 54 El Bee Darci 54 L T Hemi (5) T R Moseley (7) 54 Augustace Goodanya C W Johnson (12) 54 Rock Sensation Ms K Williams (10) 54

R10 Sothys Spring Classic $60,000 2000m 16:58 1 2 57 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

10x09 Camino Rocoso L Hemi (15) 21x63 Mr Intelligence J R Lowry (1) 760x1 25401 11x40 47214 9x636 5x099 21x02 0x388 238x8 205x0 33212 78x74 6x656

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T L Newman (7) 55 Dee And Gee Gold’nguru C A Campbell (9) 55 53.5 Leaderboard El Gladiador R Mudhoo (14) 53 William Wallace T R Moseley (8) 53 Lincoln King K Chowdhoory (6) 53 Southern Ocean L J Allpress (13) 53 Diorissimo S L Wynne (2) 53 Bridget Grylls (5) 53 Miss Tavi Stokers Rock M K Hudson (3) 53 Original Gangster Ms K Williams (10) 53 Rainman G A Jogoo (4) 53 K Asano (11) 53 Asathought

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El Bee Jack M K Hudson (3) 60 J D Laking (1) 59.5 Clooney Sacred Giant L J Allpress (4) 59.5 Jin Lu 59 Case Study 58.5 K Asano (13) C W Johnson (9) 58 Miss Curious The Garrison S Toolooa (8) (A3) 58 Shock And Awe B May (7) 57.5 Polar Night T L Newman (16) 57 Tavilight K Chowdhoory (17) (A1) 57 Klear The Deck 56.5 R Mudhoo (5) (A1) 56.5 Lady Modena Shock Prospect L T Hemi (15) 56 Belindabella K Mudhoo (12) 55.5 K Williams (18) 55.5 Namibia Miss Fettercairn S L Wynne (6) 55 57 Colossal Magic Ivan M Gestain (11) (A3) 56.5 Call Me Coquetta 54.5 54.5 Santissima

Matt Markham’s Riccarton Selections

Race 1: Irish Red, Demand Respect, Bentley, Eulogy Show Race 2: Astrakhan, Shepherd’s Delight, Elizabeth Rose, Clubcard Race 3: Stimulant, Thimble Theatre, Grace’s Secret, Tap Dancer Race 4: Lord Darci, Anduin, Roca Fundeeda, Eptimum Race 5: Rockland, Okay Pal, Tamahine, Challa Race 6: Amazing Az, Vermont, Madam De Soir, Bluey’s Chance Race 7: Milford Sound, Asathought, Volvik, Rivaldo Race 8: Field Of Golf, Noverre, Palmetto, Mackenzie Lad Race 9: Beneficial, Markus Aurelius, Secret Amour, Karalino Race 10: Southern Ocean, El Gladiador, Leaderboard R11 Ready To Run Sale Trnrs-Bm65 $30,000 1600m Race 11: Sacred Giant, Miss Curious, Namibia Miss, Tavilight BEST BET: Irish Red (Race 1) VALUE: Beneficial (Race 9) 17:35

Ashburton harness Monday at Ashburton Raceway

R1 AURIC ELECTRICAL PACE $10,000 2400m 11:51 1 3903 Glitz And Glam Ellie Barron 2 20278 Full Of Desire B J Borcoskie 3 00x Kid Gloves J B Patterson 4 30900 Crystal Daytom R D Close 5 650 Hilda Maud John Morrison 6 54475 Eloel J R Dunn 7 0x556 Cheekygrin G D Smith 8 209x3 Vincent Vega T S Chmiel 9 67x00 Webs Reactor C J Markham R2 RON PATERSON MEMORIAL TROT $10,000 2400m 12:16 1 3x285 Harbour Queen S J Ottley 2 x7009 Bourbon On The Rocks J P Versteeg 3 021x Clicquot Craig D Thornley 4 3100x Classic Call M P Edmonds 5 5544 Shiffty 6 866x0 Break Free K V Hadfield 7 9700x Superfast Gorsey Craig D Thornley 8 286x5 Line A Love J B Patterson 9 6210 Hanover Da Moon T M Williams 10 60976 Zsahara Kerryn Tomlinson 11 47043 Tres Magnifique B Weaver 12 20302 Tyene B N Orange 13 00x93 Desbois J R Dunn 14 10 Almighty Fear G D Smith 15 88x97 He’s A Cassanova R D Close 16 08x60 Under And Over Sheree Tomlinson 17 10 Resolve P C Nairn R3 WOODLANDS STUD SIRES’ STKS HEAT 5 (MBL PACE) $22,000 1700m 12:51 1 4x3 Lochart Shard J W Cox 2 5x324 Casino Action B N Orange 3 50x43 Franco Mac N C Rasmussen

4 5x James Cagney G D Smith 5 Warhol R D Close 6 23523 Bubba Scrub 7 2140x Willow Bay 8 1x1 Blameitonthenight J F Curtin 9 12x11 Franco Indie Mark Purdon 10 8 Street Hawk R J Butt 11 1x112 Cantfindabettorman M J Williamson R4 MORRISON’S SADDLERY & FEED/ZILCO NZ TROT $10,000 2400m 13:27 1 97543 Bryan Boru J R Dunn 2 1905 Take After Me John Morrison 3 x7009 Bourbon On The Rocks J P Versteeg 4 444x4 Ali Lindenny B N Orange 5 47040 Call This Fun Jason Ford 6 96632 Prince Teka K G Cameron 7 10003 South Park C J Defilippi 8 37855 The Bloss B J Borcoskie 9 77075 DD’s Super Stuart J D Markham 10 40089 Faith No More S J Ottley 11 22084 Prince Ranier T M Williams 12 10567 Beyond The Horizon J W Smith 13 80033 That’s The Story Kerryn Tomlinson 14 x1109 Lauries Legacy Brad Williamson R5 MT HUTT TROTTING CLUB MBL PACE $10,000 2400m 14:02 1 00x00 Pink Flamingo Run B Weaver 2 36x66 Hope For Love Sheree Tomlinson 3 75298 Moody River J R Dunn 4 8x804 Times Are A Changin R D Close 5 43230 The Conqueror S J Ottley 6 42935 Tiger Lou C J Defilippi 7 51008 Rosies Terror T S Chmiel 8 09x80 Paul’s Verdict M J Williamson

9 60000 Aveross Rustler Korbyn Newman 10 61802 Safe Zone John Morrison 11 8x219 Sweet Affinity B N Orange 12 47956 Honour Scroll Kerryn Tomlinson 13 x1609 Franco Cornel T M Williams 14 50x76 Sportscam J W Cox R6 WHAT THE HILL ASHBURTON TROTTTERS FLYING SPRINT (MOB TROT) (Gr3) $30,000 1700m 14:37 1 4x336 Midnight Dash R T May 2 14603 Spy Da Moment K M Cox 3 x2179 Majestic Lavros S J Ottley 4 44x57 Majestic Man Brad Williamson 5 523x5 Oscar Bonavena Mark Purdon 6 211x4 Bolt For Brilliance J F Curtin 7 112x0 Muscle Mountain Ben Hope 8 79x70 One Apollo G D O’Reilly R7 NZB AIRFREIGHT ASHBURTON FLYING STKS (STAND PACE) (Gr2) $50,000 2400m 15:12 1 83x42 Pembrook Playboy N P Williamson 2 12343 Classie Brigade J R Dunn 3 11x31 Self Assured Mark Purdon 4 5x593 Vintage Cheddar Brad Williamson 5 2143x Krug B N Orange 6 353x6 Laver G D O’Reilly 7 24184 Henry Hubert T M Williams 8 x3164 Kango M P Jones R8 MID CANTERBURY TROTTING OWNERS F & M SPRINT (MOB PACE)$20,000 1700m 15:50 1 29096 Better Fly 2 236x1 Acento R D Holmes 3 0x673 Lulu Le Mans G D Smith 4 43x23 A Taste Of Honey R J Butt 5 11137 Adieu Flirt J C Hay 6 5x134 Darling Me T M Williams

7 15553 Callie’s Delight C J Defilippi 8 88x65 Dracarys John Morrison 9 87477 Plutonium Lady S J Ottley 10 414x6 Cheezel R T May 11 135x2 Bettor Talk Art R D Close 12 x6463 Folklore J W Cox 13 6621x Need You Now J R Dunn 14 349x7 Pelosi B N Orange R9 MAINLAND WOOL MOBILE PACE $10,000 2400m 16:25 1 18x44 Angel Of Montana R D Close 2 1032 Uncle Chan J R Dunn 3 80495 Mossman B N Orange 4 128x5 Arden’s Delight J W Cox 5 56604 Dhaulagiri T S Chmiel 6 1x2 Sand Wave N P Williamson 7 31350 Szybka Lane M J Williamson 8 12122 Socrates R J Butt 9 787x4 Caesar’s Quest Alana Cameron 10 3389x Show Me Heaven T M Williams 11 66730 Conquer Me C A Butt 12 63036 My Mate Ben Scott Iremonger R10 DBC “THE FARMERS CHOICE” HANDICAP TROT $11,000 2400m 17:03 1 1x000 Navara Jason Ford 2 x1546 Escargo Sarah O’Reilly 3 33100 Sods Law J B Geddes 4 70681 Zsa Zoe Sheree Tomlinson 5 1599x Bj Lindenny B N Orange 6 424x2 Rebel Kibbybones J C Hay 7 416x0 Full Of Hope P C Nairn 8 30510 Red Harbour R T May 9 8326x Andoverlov S J Ottley 10 525x1 With Ice Bob Butt

N P Williamson 11 130x3 Andy Hall 12 x4160 Doff Your Cap R D Close 13 6213x American Pride N C Rasmussen 14 27568 The Dominator Craig D Thornley R11 BRENT WHITE RACING & FOOTHILLS SHEARING MOBILE PACE $11,000 2400m 17:40 1 33414 Where’s Daddy B N Orange 2 507X7 Taxman S J Ottley 3 578X9 Dixie Reign K G Cameron 4 31241 Town Echo J R Dunn 5 24386 American Sniper 6 5X977 Jack Ryan B Hope 7 07X24 Kiss The Girls R D Close 8 41101 Riverman Sam T M Williams 9 X6900 The Kaik K Butt 10 2441X Archman Korbyn Newman 11 8340X Better’s Tart S McNally 12 81041 Fire Fox R T May 13 91890 Taumata VC J Herbert

Matt Markham’s Ashburton Selections Race 1: Vincent Vega, Glitz And Glam, Eloel, Crystal Daytom Race 2: Resolve, Almighty Fear, Tyene, Harbour Queen Race 3: Franco Indie, Cantfindabettorman, Lochart Shard Race 4: Prince Rainer, The Bloss, Lauries Legacy, Bryan Boru Race 5: Sweet Affinity, Tiger Lou, Safe Zone, Sportscam Race 6: Bolt For Brilliance, Muscle Mountain, Majestic Man, Oscar Bonavena Race 7: Self Assured, Pembrook Playboy, Classie Brigade, Krug Race 8: Darling Me, Pelosi, Adieu Flirt, Bettor Talk Art Race 9: Angel Of Montana, Socrates, Show Me Heavene Race 10: Andy Hall, With Ice, American Pride, Sods Law Race 11: Riverman Sam, Town Echo, Better’s Tart, Kiss The Girls BEST BET: Franco Indie (Race 3) VALUE: Andy Hall (Race 10)

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 23, 2021

Exercise your grey cells with our weekly sports crossword and quiz

SPORTS QUIZ 1. Where was Fergie McCormick born? a) Amberley b) Ashburton c) Arthur’s Pass 2. Who did Alinghi beat in the 2003 Louis Vuitton Cup? a) Stars And Stripes b) Oracle c) Australia II 3. Which Ashburton College cricketer bagged seven wickets for two runs in 2016? a) Will Graham b) Harry McMillan c) Will Tod 4. If Crowe scored 299, how many did Jones get? a) 186 b) 156 c) 116 5. What year did netball play their last games on the Middle Road courts? a) 2013 b) 2014 c) 2015 6. The Whyte Trophy was played between New Zealand and Australia in which sport? a) Darts b) Hockey c) Badminton 7. Who won the Rakaia Squash Open in 2016? a) Tim Stoddart c) Steve Leckie d) Lee Barker 8. Who won the Eventing World Championship on Bounce in 1994? a) Tinks Pottinger b) Vaughn Jefferis c) Blyth Tait

1. b) Ashburton. 2. b) Oracle.

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PUZZLES 27

Puzzles and horoscopes Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 23, 2021

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Not only will you see what others overlook but you’ll also turn these details and aspects around in your mind until you start to see how they might fit together in a more useful, interesting or lucrative way.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You use time well and energy efficiently. As others observe how you focus yourself, they will decide that you are not someone to trifle with. They’ll approach in a way that won’t waste your time.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): By using your time, energy and vitality very well, you let others know that you’re in control of your life. They will not try to derail you or distract you, because they see the futility in that.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Emotional and physical bruises are both tender until healed. You avoid touching them until one day, you realise there is no pain associated with the area. Today brings such a realisation.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Your heart is open for business, and you’re in for lively exchanges until closing time brings the welcome lull. In solitude, you can rest, process and ready your heart for another round.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): There is a thing you want because you’d like to see their faces when you get it. But if no one else could know, would you still want it? That’s the litmus test that will reveal your true heart’s desire.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You need humour. It’s not an option; it’s a requirement. Laughter releases the tension, elevates your point of view, lifts your mood and aligns you with the people who get you on a soul level.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Remember how noisy places allowed for a raucous time without the pressure of conversation? With your longing for such environments peaking, you’ll still seize the opportunity to work on developing communication skills.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): If all the options that used to be readily available were on offer now, you wouldn’t see the golden opportunity of this day: to seize what is within your control.

Don’t wait for the change. The change is you.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): A new relationship will have you seeing an old one differently.

History will take on altered significance, meaning and scale as though you’re looking through someone else’s prescription glasses.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You don’t have to stay stuck – you can let go of something and, suddenly, there’s wiggle room. Let go of something else and you can walk right out of that jam.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Most opportunities blend into the background like those camouflaged by the wallpaper they are in front of. If you scan the scene, you’ll miss it. You have to really look.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Job opportunities

Job Vacancy

Position: Refugee Settlement Support Caseworker (registered Social Worker) Location: Safer Mid Canterbury Offices, Ashburton Hours of Work: 26 hours per week

Alcohol Licensing Inspector In this part-time role you will be the subject matter expert and carry out the Council’s functions and responsibilities under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, the Building Act and the Gambling Act. You’ll need strong written and verbal communication skills, a thorough knowledge of the relevant legislation and the ability to form strong relationships.

Applications close Sunday, 31 October 2021.

Executive Assistant Manage our CE’s busy schedule.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, customer focussed Personal/Executive Assistant to provide high level administrative and executive support.

You will be a confident professional who is able to multi task, with your previous experience in office management or senior administrative roles making you our ideal candidate.

Applications close Monday, 1 November 2021.

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

Date Issued: October 2021 The Refugee Settlement Support Service, Safer Mid Canterbury Ashburton, is looking for a new team member. We are seeking someone who has a background in Social Work and who is looking for a challenging and rewarding role as a Settlement Support Caseworker. The Refugee Settlement Support Service is contracted by MBIE to assist former refugees to participate fully and integrate socially and economically in their new community during their first 12 months in New Zealand. If you like a challenge, enjoy engaging with people from diverse cultures, like working in an environment where no day is the same, and are a team player, then this could be the perfect job for you. As caseworker you will be the primary support person for newly arriving families, overseeing their settlement process for the first 12 months. This role also entails working alongside other agencies and services involved with the families. Our service is currently assisting in the settlement of former refugees from Afghanistan.

The person applying for this job must be a registered Social Worker with relevant experience and/or training in a field that furnishes them with the skills and experience needed for a position of this type. We are looking for candidates with the following key attributes:  Ability to relate with and support people from different cultural backgrounds.  A good understanding of relevant social services and agencies.  Understanding of confidentiality and privacy act practices.  Knowledge and/or experience of refugee or migrant settlement experience.  Computer skills, including Excel and Word  Excellent time management and organisational skills  Hold a current motor vehicle driver’s license and willing to travel to fulfil job requirements  Live and work in the Ashburton region  Empathy with humanitarian causes  Enthusiasm and commitment to work as a team member  High degree of cultural competency To read the job description and download an application form go to: www.safermidcanterbury.org.nz careers page.

Applications close Friday, November 5 For further question’s please contact Ani Koperu on 03 308 1395

Full Time Front of House/Barista The Somerset Grocer and MillHouse Kitchen are looking for new staff to join the teams in their busy and bustling local cafes. A community based lifestyle you can truly embrace.

At The Somerset Grocer and MillHouse Kitchen they take a huge amount of pride in bringing the best in staff.

For these roles you will need to: • Barista experience would be an advantage • Be energetic and enthusiatic • Have a friendly and approachable personality • Be a total team player • Be hard working, reliable and honest • Flexibile as weekend work is included • Excellent Customer Relation skills is a must Applicants for these positions should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Call in and collect an application form today or phone Nicky 027 544 9524 or Mark 027 644 9008.

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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.

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.

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

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GARAGE SALES

96 ElIZABETH Street, lots of home goods, toys, clothing A NEW Asian, pretty, sexy, and more. Nothing priced, busty, friendly, good service. make a reasonable offer.

Phone Tanya 021 100 3539. 8am til 2pm. Saturday 23.

ASIAN, new special, stunning, tall slim and very pretty. Size 8, 40DD. Excellent service, no rush with a great massage.

Phone 021 1533 929.

GARAGE Sale 9am 23/10/21.95 Princes Street.

Household items such as beds, kitchenware, coffee machine, kids toys, electronics and much more.

KIWI, mature plus size, very busty. In town now. Please phone 0210 883 7000.

PLANTS, PRODUCE

LOVELY lady welcomes CHEESE - Local artisan genuine callers. No texting: farmstead cheddar style Please phone 021 02759 055. 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

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

Mayfield School is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic and reflective teacher to join our team. We have a fixed term position0.6 position available at our school. This will comprise two days a week teaching our Year 7/8 class and one day a week covering CRT and planning for Special Education Provision.

We are a small rural school with a supportive and collegial staff.

The successful applicant will have sound curriculum knowledge with strengths in literacy, numeracy, ICT and have the ability to work collaboratively with your job share colleague.

For more information, a job application and a job description please contact the principal; Richard Kidd: Email principal@mayfieldschool.co.nz or Phone 03 3036214 The fixed term position is for 2022.

Applications close 3pm Friday 5th November. Please email your application and CV including the names of 3 referees to: principal@mayfieldschool.co.nz.

DAIRY SERVICE TECHNICIAN / AUTOMATION SPECIALIST

Rakaia Dairy Services are looking for the right person to manage our newly acquired Allflex Milking & Automation - Protrack Milking & Automation division. We are based in the Rakaia township 40 minutes south of Christchurch.

We are looking for a technician capable of carrying out tasks in this sector. This person must be able to plan jobs and carry them out with our already skilled staff. They must be able to work with a group and alone, deal with customers on a professional level and present themselves to a high standard.

We are currently a small business and are very eager to work with the right people to expand and are very happy to take on ideas and plans that will better the future of our business.

As we are also proud agents for Read Industrial and Wetit teatspray systems. We specialize in milking machine plants of most types, including light engineering, stainless steel and plumbing.

So although we are seeking someone who can focus on the automation sector this person would also be required to get involved in all aspects of our business. Experience in this industry would be preferred, however opportunities to learn and gain qualifications would be available to the right person.

The applicants would need to: • Ideally have experience in Protrack automation but not essential.

• Have a general knowledge of milking plants.

• Have some experience with light engineering.

• Have a desire to learn new skills and progress in the dairy maintenance industry.

• Be able to deal with customers needs in a professional manner, and appreciate the urgency required to meet these needs.

• Be able to think outside the box.

• Have communication skills, friendly and approachable manner.

• Not mind getting their hands dirty.

• Have a full NZ drivers licence.

• Have NZ residency.

• Be part of an on-call roster.

• Be willing to work longer hours when required. (which is typically the winter months leaving holidays to be taken at the best time of the year) Please send CV and cover letter to admin@rdsl.co.nz.

Also feel free to contact me on 0274 382 180.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Tony, Lisa and the team.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MEETING

Charity Market Garage Sale January 2022.

NOVEMBER 2021 A meeting of the Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Joint Committee will be held on Friday, 19 November 2021 commencing at 1.00pm, at Peppers Christchurch Clearwater Resort, Clearwater Avenue, Christchurch Agendas will be available online at http://www.ecan.govt.nz/meetings at least two days prior to each meeting.

NOTICE OF MEETINGS NOVEMBER 2021 The following meetings will be held in November 2021 in the Council Chamber, 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch unless otherwise stated: Thursday, 4 November 2021 Regional Strategic Leadership Committee at 10.30am Thursday, 11 November 2021 Climate Change Action Committee at 10.30am Wednesday, 17 November 2021 Council at 11.00am Thursday, 18 November 2021 Audit, Finance and Risk Committee at 10.30am Catchment Sub-Committee at 2.00pm Canterbury Regional Transport Committee at 4.00pm, Venue: Peppers Christchurch Clearwater Resort, Clearwater Avenue, Christchurch Thursday, 25 November 2021 Council at 10.30am

The Annual Public Meeting of the Ashburton Trust will be held at the Tinwald Tavern function room on Thursday, 28th October commencing at 5.30pm AGENDA: 1. Welcome 2. Apologies 3. Confirmation of Minutes from meeting held 29th August 2019 4. Presentation of 2020/21 Annual Report of the Ashburton Trust Consolidated Group 5. General Business Please RSVP to accounts@ashtrust.co.nz to ensure we are able to keep adequate distancing Robert Reid CEO

Agendas will be available online at http://www.ecan.govt.nz/meetings at least two days prior to each meeting.

Stefanie Rixecker CHIEF EXECUTIVE Please contact Environment Canterbury with any queries:

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Phone Dave 307 4349, John 307 6229, Clarrie 308 9629.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 7.30am RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. Meet outside frontrunner, Moore Street, runners and walkers, all fitness levels welcome. Coffee and chat at Columbus Cafe afterwards.

9am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET. Support local stall holders selling local fresh produce, plants, hot food and drinks. North end of West Street car park Ashburton.

8am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion. Park Street.

9am - 1pm METHVEN LOCAL CRAFT AND PRODUCE MARKET. Held the first Sunday of each month.

Methven Resort. Main Street. Methven.

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Worship Service led by Henry Mbambo. 48 Allens Road. Allenton.

10am

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9am-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Static displays with collections of up to 30 aircraft and memorabilia. Ashburton Airport. Seafield Road.

10am-12pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road. Tinwald.

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

160 Main Street Methven.

10am - 4pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association croquet. Singles and doubles, the domain, Philip Street.

10.30am - 3.30pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS’GUILD. Meet on the 1st Saturday of the month at the Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet, drawn Pairs. The domain, Philip Street.

ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning worship service led by Rev Eric Mattock, all welcome. Covid protocols will be in place. Sinclair Centre. Park Street.

10am HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH. Morning worship at Thomson Street, Tinwald, led by Rev Johanna Warren. Covid protocols to be followed. 127 Thomson Street.

10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

10am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH.

Holy Communion. Thomson Street. Tinwald.

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

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

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet. Casual games. The domain, Philip Street.

SIAFD SOUTH ISLAND AGRICULTURAL FIELD DAYS

MARCH 24-26, 2021 • KIRWEE

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South Island Agricultural Field Days aims to give farmers and others in the rural sector the opportunity to see the latest in agricultural machinery and services that are available on the market, particularly home-grown products.

The field days is the only agricultural show in New Zealand to feature side-byside demonstrations, with 80 to 100 tractors, headers, mowers, seed drills and other machines being put through their paces each day.

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Regulation Hearing Committee The Regulation Hearing Committee is scheduled to meet weekly. Meetings will be held as required on Thursday 4, 11, 18, and 25 November 2021 at 8.30am

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We Help Save Lives

ENGAGEMENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DEATHS

MOLLOY – BAIN Andy and Nicole along with their parents, Lynton and Dianne Molloy (Ashburton) and Trevor and Lynda Bain (Cromwell) are delighted to announce their engagement to friends and family.

SHAW, Derrick Henry – David, Stuart and all their extended families would like to thank those who rang and sent cards after the sad loss of Derrick. Your kindness is very much appreciated. A special thanks to the staff at Tuarangi Home who cared for Derrick during his time there and to David Brown for the lovely service to celebrate his life. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

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

RANTON, Marion – Passed away peacefully on October 21, 2021 at Ashburton Hospital, aged 88 years. Loved wife of the late Jack, and mother of Pam. Loved sister of Eric, and Ivan, and the late Bill, Bob, Doug, and Harry Maw. Messages to Marion’s family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private funeral for Marion will be held.

DEATHS

DEATHS

McKENZIE, Sandra Robyn (Alice) – On October 17, 2021 at the Otago Community Hospice, surrounded by family and friends. She fought a brave fight. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Karen and Colin Banks, loved awesome aunty of Nathan and Marnie, Hamish and Petra, Mark and Laura, loved great aunty of Finn, Jaxon and Will; Eleanor and Arthur; Angus and Freddie. Will be so missed. At Alice's request a private cremation has been held.

WALLS, Mary Patricia (Pat) (nee McCormick) – On October 22, 2021, Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Harry and loving mother of Garry, and the late Susan.

“RIP” Messages to the Walls family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Pat’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Thursday October 28, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the RSA Section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Wednesday afternoon, at 4.15pm at the Church.

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Weekend Services MEDICAL SERVICES

IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE 111.

For all other medical assistance outside of normal hours, please phone your General Practice team, 24/7, to speak with a health professional who will give you free health advice on what to do or where to go if you need urgent care.

If you don’t have a regular General Practice, call any GP team 24/7 for free telephone health advice.

Pharmacies

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

Direct dials to a volunteer.

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

Alcohol Drug Help Line

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Saturday: A fine start. Cloud increasing from afternoon. Northeasterly breezes.

Midnight Saturday

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17 MIN 8

Saturday: A fine start. Cloud increasing from afternoon. Northeasterlies.

Monday: High cloud. Light winds.

PROTECTION REQUIRED

Seek shade, reapply sunscreen

Data provided by NIWA

: 25 10 : 0 0 am – 4 pm

Around The Region Saturday

Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

15 14 19 16 15 17

10 10 10 11 10 9

Sunday

22 21 18 20 20 21

12 12 9 12 13 9

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22 20 19 18 16 18

Sunday: High cloud with spots of rain.

Northeasterlies, dying out by evening.

Office and Chapel Corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton

Ph 307 7433

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Canterbury High Country

10 11 8 11 11 10

Methven & Rakaia: Mon - Fri 2pm ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm Residential Area: Mon - Fri 5pm Methven - Saturday and public holidays 10am until 2.30pm. Phone 302 8955 or isite@midcanterburynz.com

ANIMAL SERVICES Dog, Stock & Noise Control

Ashburton District Council 03 307 7700 - 24hr service.

Animal Welfare Centre

All enquiries - phone 308 4432 or 027 3329286.

Veterinarians

ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 0276 838 000, 149 Cameron Street, Ashburton: Duty vet: Ben Hallenstein.

Full emergency service all weekend.

VET ENT RIVERSIDE - Ph 03 308 2321, 1 Smallbone Drive, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies.

VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Ph 03 308 5095, Cnr East Street and Seafield Road, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies.

CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, West Street Clinic, West Street, Methven. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Jonathan Christian.

Vet Ent and Vet Life operate a joint after-hours SMALL animal emergency service. To use this service please phone your vet as usual.

Monday: High cloud. Light winds.

22 MIN 10

Saturday Mountain weather hazards: None issued.

A fine start. Cloud increasing from afternoon.

Wind at 1000m: Light. N 30 km/h developing in the evening.

Wind at 2000m: N 30 km/h developing in the morning, rising to 50 km/h in the evening.

Freezing level: Above 3000m.

Sunday: High cloud with spots of rain.

Northeasterlies, dying out by evening.

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A north to northeast flow covers the country this weekend between a complex trough approaching from the Tasman Sea and a high centred to the east of New Zealand. Another trough approaches New Zealand from the Tasman Sea on Monday and is expected to move onto the South Island on Tuesday.

WALLS, Mary Patricia (Pat) (nee McCormick) – On October 22, 2021. Loved eldest child of the late Frank and Edith McCormick and loved sister of Kevin and Tari, the late Gerald, Monica and the late Johnny. Loved by all her nieces and nephews.

Information Centre

Call us free on (0800 787 797).

Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days.

Wises Pharmacy, Countdown Complex, East Street, Lifeline will be open from 9am - 1pm Saturday, from 10am - 1pm Toll-free: 0800 353 353.

Sunday.

OMMUNITY ERVICES Countdown Pharmacy, Ashburton South, 2 East Street, DUTY DOCTORS open from 9am - 8pm daily.

Art Gallery 327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133.

Tinwald Medical Centre, Archibald Street, Ashburton, Ashburton Rest Homes Open daily: 10am – 4pm. will be the duty practice for Saturday until 8am Sunday. To Please contact directly for hours. make an appointment call your regular GP. Ashburton Museum Emergency Dentist Three Rivers Health, Allens Road, Ashburton, will be the If you do not have or cannot contact your regular dentist, 327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm. duty practice for Sunday until 8am Monday. To make an please phone 027 683 0679 for the name of the rostered appointment call your regular GP. weekend dentist in Christchurch. Hours 9am - 5pm, Ashburton Public Library Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Moore Street Medical Centre, 254 Moore Street, Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. Saturday: 10am - 1pm.

Ashburton, will be the duty practice for Monday until 8am Sunday: 1pm - 4pm.

ELPLINE ERVICES Tuesday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. EA Networks Centre - Pools Alcoholics Anonymous Emergency phone until 8am Tuesday: 0800 700 155 20 River Terrace - phone 03 308 4020. WEEKEND Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) HOURS: Sat and Sun 7am - 7pm. Public holidays 10am Please bring your Community Services Card. All non or visit www.aa.org.nz for more information.

- 5pm.

New Zealanders should bring their passport with them, Mental Health - Call free on 0800 222 955.

New Zealanders should bring some form of ID. Ashburton Operations Centre Ask for the Crisis Team.

ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE Methven & Rakaia Area Safe Care - 24hr Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 5pm For weekend and emergency services please phone Methven Medical Centre on 302 8105 or Rakaia Medical Support. Phone 03 364 8791 POST DELIVERY CENTRES Centre on 303 5002 for details on how to access the Allenton & Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm Victims Support Group

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Patersons Funeral Services and Ashburton Crematorium Ltd

Please respect any COVID-19 restrictions or requirements

after-hours service each weekend.

Healthline is a free health advice service. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The toll-free number to call is 0800 611 116. Healthline is staffed by registered nurses who are trained to assess health problems and offer advice over the phone. The service is free and confidential.

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Sunday Mountain weather hazards: Wind, Wind Chill.

Rain about the divide. Scattered rain further east until evening.

Wind at 1000m: NW 40 km/h, rising to gale 70 km/h in exposed places in the evening.

Wind at 2000m: N 40 km/h.

Freezing level: Above 3000m.

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

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

Ashburton Airport 16.8 4.1 0.2 0.0 37.8 E 41 2:03pm 4.5 132.4

Methven 14.7 2.2 – – – – – – –

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 15.6 15.9 5.5 2.4 -1.0 – 0.0 0.0 63.0 18.0 NE 43 E 31 3:17pm 3:50pm 12.7 – 153.3 –

Tides, Sun and Moon Saturday

19 MIN 9

Sunday

Monday

Ashburton H 6:19am 6:33pm 7:02am 7:17pm 7:49am 8:06pm Mouth L 12:04am 12:30pm 12:47am 1:14pm 1:33am 2:00pm Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

H 6:27am 6:44pm 7:11am 7:30pm 7:55am L 12:14am 12:39pm 12:57am 1:21pm 1:39am H 6:03am 6:17pm 6:46am 7:01pm 7:33am L 12:14pm 12:31am 12:58pm 1:17am

8:16pm 2:06pm 7:50pm 1:44pm

6:26am 8:09pm 6:24am 8:10pm 6:23am 8:12pm 10:41pm 7:41am 11:45pm 8:09am

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new Nov 5

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full Nov 19

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