Ashburton Guardian, Thursday, October 27, 2022

Zombies and an axe maniac

audience they’re performing to.”

Malcolm Hopwood

Daniel Jurd and his company of youngsters are out to frighten, but not to scare people out of their wits.

More than 20 members of Big Little Theatre are rehearsing their characters for their annual Fright Night at Plains Museum next Monday.

It’s Halloween and the company is adding finishing touches to costumes which range from broken dolls, goblins and zombies with the odd axe maniac thrown in.

“We aim to be as authentic as possible, but understand it’s also a family fun night,” Jurd, who’s directing the performance, explained.

“The actors will tailor their performance depending on the

He said nothing’s been scripted, it’s all spontaneous but his team will stay within their characters and respond if their audience joins in the performance.

“Our aim is to entertain, but also frighten people in the most enjoyable way,” he said.

“It’s our chance to present the traditions of Halloween.”

Fright Night, from 6-8.30pm, on October 31 is a fundraiser for the theatre company’s major production next April, but it’s also an opportunity for youngsters to learn their craft.

“It’s a chance to further experience their performance skills,” Jurd said. “Their stage will be the whole of Plains Museum.”

Expect something foolish, droolish and ghoulish and, if the audience want to match the performers with their own costumes, even better, Jurd said.

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Rushtons deliver impassioned vaccine plea

to 25 years “who are entering into or in their first year of close-living situations”, and a catch-up programme for people this age who are already living in close-living situations to February 28, 2024.

“Make her death mean something.”

That was the message from Claire and Gerard Rushton when they fronted the Health Select Committee on their petition to provide a free meningococcal vaccine programme for all secondary students.

An emotional Claire Rushton gave a detailed account of the harrowing experience of losing their daughter Courtenay to meningococcal disease in 2014.

It was a tragic, but avoidable loss that has the couple campaigning to ensure no other parent has to go through that anguish.

“It’s real, and will be echoed through other families without a determined effort to eradicate the disease,” she said.

The Rushtons were leading the delegation from Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand, of which Gerard is the chair.

The day before they addressed the health select committee, Pharmac announced plans to fund the meningococcal B vac-

cine from March 2023.

Pharmac plans to make the vaccine available to all children up to 12 months of age, and a catch-up programme for children from 13 to 59 months of age (inclusive) to August 31, 2025.

It will also be for people aged 13

The timing of Pharmac’s announcement was suggested to be more than a coincidence but whatever the timing, the Rushtons said the announcement “doesn’t go far enough”.

Gerard questioned why the vaccine would only be available to those attending tertiary study and living in halls of residence, and said the proposal completely misses the two most significant at-risk groups, Māori and Pasifika within the age range.

The plan was rife with discrimination, Gerard said, and he believes it should be more widely available than just for a select few.

“We need to protect all our children before they leave school,” Gerard said.

Claire said Pharmac’s announcement would not have protected Courtenay, and she

pleaded to the select committee to do more.

“Prevention must come before treatment.

“Make her death mean something.”

Awareness is also a major issue, as Rushton has concerns that the existing vaccination programme has failed to reach its target set by the government.

“People need to know they’re eligible, and that a vaccine is available,” Gerard said.

Following the submission, the Rushtons said it was a case of waiting to see if the select committee listened, and in the meantime, they will prepare to submit on Pharmac’s proposal, which closes on November 8.

Right – A Big Little Theatre company member tries their character on for Halloween.

Claire Rushton addresses the Health Select Committee on their petition to provide a free meningococcal vaccine programme for all secondary students.

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Showtime for town, country

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The first Ashburton A&P Show in three years will take place on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 and organisers are hoping for upward of 10,000 people to attend.

Show president Victor Schikker said it’s the first show since Covid, back in 2019.

And how important is the Show to the region?

“Well it’s very important to Mid Canterbury,” Schikker said.

“It just one of those things that has been in the calendar for 145 years. I would like to think that people look forward to it and

it’s a day out. But we are targeting town people to come in as well. Part of our mantra is connecting town and country.

“As much as we like to see farmers here inspecting the wares and displays, and enjoying some hospitality, we also like to see town people. And this year especially we would like to see different cultures come along,” he said.

“There are 3000 Filipinos living in Mid Canterbury and although we see some at local functions, we would like to see those who are involved in our community come along to the show.

“As far as entrants, we have 4200 exhib-

itor entries involved in the home industries, the horses, the dog trials, sheep, cattle, etc. All these make a tremendous display.”

There are some entries on the day, like the shearing, Schikker said. Shearers like to just turn up – it depends on how they feel. They might be shearing elsewhere or wake up on the day and want to attend (or not).

“Our shearing competition is part of a B grade circuit which is part of a national competition, so we would like to think that a reasonable number of shearers turn up – this might be 20 or 30.”

Schikker said the main committee had

been holding a monthly meeting right throughout the year and each section had a sub-committee which met regularly. We want to see the fruition of our hard work and a good show come out of it, he said.

“We would like a crowd of 10,000 – that would be great.”

So get along and support the show – the most important event in Mid Canterbury’s calendar. The weather forecast is looking good, the grounds are being set up as we speak – it will be a great day out for both town and country.

Victor Schikker

Angus’ blooming fundraising plan

Sunflower stall

What: At the gate on Allison Street

Where: Allison Street

Team hit the ground running after Covid

on until the end of the year.

“Everyone stayed. We didn’t lose anyone,” he said.

“I sent them home and told them to look after themselves.”

But he challenged the 40-members to do more one more thing.

“We produced graphics for major sporting events 12,000 kilometres away,” Sir Ian said.

While Covid impacted negatively on many businesses throughout New Zealand, it was “the best thing that could happen” to Animation Research Ltd from Dunedin.

Its founder and managing director, Sir Ian Taylor, told an Advance Ashburton Community Foundation meeting, his company lost all its overseas sports contracts on one day, March 13, 2020.

The company handled animation for many of the world’s major sports including international cricket, golf, motor racing and the America’s Cup.

Covid 19 saw it reduced to zero income in 24 hours.

Despite no work, Sir Ian reassured his staff he’d keep them

“Before you leave, let’s think about how we hit the ground running when Covid is over,” he said.

The idea stayed with them and, within weeks, his head of technology, came back with a question and an answer. He asked what would happen when sport started up again but the borders remained closed?

That meant his team of graphic designers would be shut out of such events as golf tournaments and Formula One.

His second question was both a query and a challenge.

“Could we do it all from Dunedin?” he asked.

For the next six or seven weeks

Sir Ian’s team sought to find a solution and then created the world’s first remote opportunity.

“We built a system that operates all the graphics for golf, baseball, NFL (gridiron) and other sports from our operation in Dunedin.”

“It had never been done before. It was a game-changer.”

Before Covid, Animation Research would’ve had a team operating around the world, now they do it from Sir Ian’s office.

“From there we do the graphics for a golfing major in Florida and a T20 cricket match in Sydney,” he said.

“We turned a challenge into an opportunity.”

Sir Ian said the opportunity presented by Covid improved his business, increased his staff and reduced their carbon footprint around the world.

“I started it in 1990 when there was no internet, and now we’ve taken on the world and delivered our sport via the electronic highway from Dunedin,” he said.

A young Allenton entrepreneur is back again for another sunflower season.

He’s six-year-old Angus Laing, and his business At The Gate On Allison Street is growing almost as fast as his sunflowers.

At a dollar a plant it’s hard to drive past a bargain like that, especially since half of all the profit goes towards charity.

Last season he was able to donate more than $300 for St John. This time round the donation will be heading the way of Camp Courage.

Camp Courage organises camps for kids in New Zealand who have had a parent pass away. These camps are positive for children of all ages, and helps build connections with other children that are in a similar situation.

“I enjoy helping people,” Laing said.

This will be the third season for Laing’s sunflowers having got the idea after a family member in Kai-

Cost: Sunflowers start at $1 per plant with a range of sizes available

kō

ura gave him some seeds, which grew so many plants he decided to start selling them for some extra money.

All the work he does himself, from potting the plants to counting the profit and making sure the stall remains well stocked.

Laing said potting all the plants is hard work, but it is worth it at the end of the day.

Mum Charlotte Riley said the community has been a great support to Laing.

“We had people donating just to give to charity.”

“It’s giving him good practice for life skills such as counting,” Riley said.

As well as sunflowers the stall also has lemons, and other vegetables when available.

Sir Ian Taylor addressed about 150 people at an Advance Ashburton Community Foundation meeting last week.

Malcolm Hopwood

Business prodigy: Angus Laing, 6, at his roadside

sunflower stall on Allison Street is now in his third sunflower season. PHOTO DANIEL ALVEY

Daniel Alvey

Bella the actor with the most potential

Malcolm Hopwood

A Methven student has won the Actor with the Most Potential award at the National Young Performers’ Competition in Palmerston North at the weekend.

Bella Casey Solly, 15, was competing against the best young theatre students from around New Zealand in the 15 to 21 year age group competition. Her teacher, Jackie Heffernan, said Bella was up against full-time drama students and gave “a very strong performance”.

Bella was required to present a 15-minute continuous performance of poetry, prose and drama in front of adjudicator, Jonathan Hendry from Wellington.

“She was delighted when the judge told her she had a gift for comedy,” Heffernan said.

“We were there for the experience and to learn from others, but she acquitted herself well alongside the best.”

While Bella, a member of the Big Little Theatre Company, wasn’t placed in the final three, she won the top award for her improvisation.

Right – When she’s not singing or composing her own songs, Bella Casey Solly is a fine actress and last weekend she competed dramatically against the best at the National Young Performers’ Competition in Palmerston North.

SHORT SHARP &

Bands in the Park

The annual Bands in the Park is back on the agenda and ready to go on Sunday, October 30. Secretary of the Civic Music Council, Elaine Vallender, said Bands in the Park is an opportunity for local bands or music groups to perform in an outdoor setting. This year four bands, The Ashburton & District Pipe Band, Ashburton Silver Band, MSA Orchestra and the Ashburton Electronic Keyboard and Organ Club, will perform. Unlike previous years, the event will be held at Mania-o-roto Scout Park on Chalmers Avenue from 2pm. A donation will be taken up for the participating bands.

Afternoon of song

Three Christchurch artists are presenting An Afternoon of Song at the Sinclair Centre on November 6 at 2pm. Katherine Doig, Jeremy Woodside and Alex Robinson, were meant to perform in June, but Covid intervened.

Doig is a soprano, musician and historian, gaining first class honours in both. She has a love of opera and has sung with the Canterbury Opera Chorus and the Freemasons Opera Chorus of NZ. Robinson, baritone, has sung with Southern Opera and appeared with his wife, Katherine Doig, in the 2020 Lazy Sunday concerts. Woodside, their accompanist, is also an organist, vocalist and composer. At present he’s assistant organist at Christchurch Cathedral.

Methven Rodeo a trouble-free, well run event

I’d like to congratulate everyone on a successful Methven Rodeo, we had very few issues from a policing standpoint.

The preparation proved key with event organisers, the local health board, Ashburton District Council, Methven hospitality providers, Methven liquor outlets and police all working together to ensure everything ran smoothly.

Police staff were rostered to cover the event from the wider

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Canterbury and South Canterbury area, who all enjoyed their day out in the Methven sun.

The crowd, both during the event and after the event, was well behaved as were the drivers of vehicles, many of whom

were breath-tested by traffic staff in attendance.

Diesel thefts

Something that I have noted is several diesel thefts from rural locations.

Diesel is currently a hot commodity due to the elevated price at the pump.

Some equipment is difficult to monitor due to isolation. One recommendation is to limit the amount of fuel contained within storage tanks.

I accept it is an inconvenience to refuel, but it will limit the losses should your property be targeted.

Please remain vigilant and note any suspicious activity, or registration plates of vehicles in the area, or around the irrigators and other diesel tanks.

New role

Finally, I am changing duties for a three-month period and will be relieving as the detective senior sergeant for the Aoraki

policing area.

That role covers both the Mid Canterbury and South Canterbury areas and will encompass the period November 7, 2022 to February 3, 2023.

I was a member of the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) for 18 years prior to shifting to my current uniform role and look forward to the task.

In my absence I will leave you in the capable hands of long serving Ashburton staff member sergeant Janine Bowden.

Consisting of two bedrooms, this 109 sqm villa has a sunny open plan living areas, two toilets, heat pump, office and single garage with internal access.

Leigh

Soloist, Katherine Doig

Richard Wood: In his sporty element

EA Networks Centre’s new manager Richard Wood loves his job, and sometimes it takes an hour for him to make it to his desk after coming in the front door.

This is important time to personally connect with some of his 100 staff or with regular swimmers, gym-goers and others using the four-court stadium.

Their unfiltered feedback is a constant reminder that the aquatic and recreation centre is the heart of a vibrant community where people are tending their physical, mental and social health.

Richard has always been passionate about sport. He was a sporty kid who went to Ashburton Borough School, Ashburton Intermediate and Ashburton College, then studied coaching, exercise and sport management at the New Zealand Institute of Sport.

He was a high level competitive water skier and pursued the sport in the United States before returning to Ashburton and becoming a personal trainer, working with high performance athletes, those wanting to get fit or lose weight and people recovering from serious injury or accident. He started out as the sports facility assistant manager in 2014 when the EA Networks Centre first opened, and is now relishing the opportunity to take charge of the $35m complex.

The centre caters for a range of swimmers and a wide range of sports, from basketball and badminton to walking netball and futsal; it also offers a modern gym and special classes for people recovering from illness or injury, or after having a baby, and runs school holiday programmes and adventure time for toddlers.

Richard said the growing range of

programmes aimed to match community interest and demand, which had changed because of covid.

“The pandemic has changed our perspective on wellbeing and we know that feeling connected and being physically as well as socially active is so important. Our team here has both energy and experience, and I’m lucky that they are also invested in building on their relationships in the community.”

Community Services Group Manager Steve Fabish said it was great to see Richard progress in the organisation to become manager of the facility.

“We really value his knowledge of both the centre and the people who visit and work in it. He knows how our community ticks and is proud to be a part of it. It’s also great for others in the sport and recreation industry to see the pathways available to management level.”

An important project that Richard is currently working on is a utilisation study to look at the EA Networks Centre, council’s swimming pools and some of the district’s green sports fields to see how they are used.

Mr Fabish said the study’s findings would inform development at the EA Networks Centre in the future.

“There are some interesting recreation trends emerging post-covid and we see this as an opportunity to refresh what we do.

“This is a community facility and one of our strengths is that we have great partners to work with, such as Sport Canterbury and Mid Canterbury Netball. Working on the Play, Active Recreation and Sport Strategy recently reinforced that those strong relationships with our user groups are so vital.”

Business rolls on, with a budget on horizon

This is a week devoted very much to tradition and process.

Today, the full council will be sworn in at its inaugural meeting. All elected members including the Methven Community Board, Councillors and myself, will be required to declare that we will do our best to perform the duties of office. Cr Leen Braam will be absent, but will make his declaration at the 8 December meeting.

Chief Executive Hamish Riach will then run through the legislation we need to be aware of, from the Local Government Act, to the Crimes Act, Public Records Act and the Health and Safety at Work Act.

The Local Government Act spells out our purpose and powers, which in a nutshell is to enable democratic local decision-making and promote the

social, economic, environmental and cultural wellbeing of our community, now and for the future.

The Chief Executive will also talk about standing orders and a code of conduct for councillors. Our standing orders are contained in a rather imposing 81-page document, but they’re really important, as they ensure the orderly conduct of our meetings. There’s no pop-quiz on the matter, but we’re all expected to know meeting procedure and behaviour, which ultimately comes down to common-sense and showing respect around the table.

At the inaugural meeting I will also appoint a deputy mayor and once again I’m recommending Cr Liz McMillan, who has so ably filled the role in the past three years.

We’ll then appoint councillors to a host of other committees, organisations

and decision-making bodies. Many people may be surprised to learn that in total there are 65 committees, groups, organisations and meetings that councillors are required to attend in addition to regular council business. Examples include the Ashburton Airport Authority, the road safety co-ordinating committee, the local Seniors Centre, the Mayfield Reserve Board and the Lower Hinds river rating group.

We’ll also discuss the pay for elected members, which has already been independently set by the national Remuneration Authority, and adopt a schedule for meetings and workshops until the end of the year.

Too early to be talking Christmas? Definitely not, as it’s crucial to ensure all those services you might take for granted (turning on the tap, flushing the toilet and driving your car on a road)

Celebrating the works of Ngaio McKee

Join

This free public event starts at 2pm and all are welcome.

Ashburton artist Ngaio McKee has maintained a creative practice since the mid-1970s, and is a versatile artist with a love of local landscapes and floral studies.

She works across a variety of media, such as pastel, acrylic, oil, and especially watercolour, in which she excels.

This exhibition presents a selection of works from throughout Ngaio’s artistic career, many of which are treasured pieces on loan from the homes of family and friends.

Together, they demonstrate that she is an artist who finds immense satisfaction in the act of capturing a scene’s beauty through colour and light.

continue over the holidays.

So, one of the first reports we’ll receive as your newlyelected council will look at how Council services will be provided over the Christmas period.

There is some meaty work for the councillors on the near horizon too, as Council staff have begun the Annual Plan 2023-24 process and are looking at budgets and the projects they want to accomplish during the next financial year.

Councillors’ first get-together in 2023 will be a budget workshop and we’re looking forward to discussing these topics with our residents further in the New Year.

The business of Council rolls on!

Richard Wood is enjoying being at the helm of the EA Networks Centre.

Neil Brown - Mayor

us at the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum this Sunday 30 October to celebrate the opening of a new solo exhibition by local artist Ngaio McKee.

Domain loses golden elm to wind damage

Open Spaces staff are planning the removal of a mature Golden Elm from the Ashburton Domain, after its trunk split during high winds and efforts to save it failed.

Community Services Group Manager Steve Fabish said the elm could be well over 100 years old, and possibly an original planting in the 37ha domain.

“We’re disappointed we couldn’t save this tree, but our arborists have carefully assessed it and it needs to come out. They’ve taken some branches off already to make it safe and it is likely to be removed towards the end of November, after the nearby tulip garden has passed its best.”

The elm has two trunks that have grown together and during high winds earlier this month, staff found a 15cm gap had developed. The tree was taped off and some branches removed so a full evaluation of the tree’s structure could be safely made.

Mr Fabish said the split likely developed over time and was made worse because of the high winds and extra weight on the branches as sap travelled to emerging flowers.

“This tree would have caused a lot of damage in the surrounding area if it had come down, not to mention it would have been a danger to domain users if allowed to remain.”

Earlier this month consultant arborists also began a project to assess all trees in the domain – each tree is being officially identified, its location mapped by GPS and its growth and condition assessed.

“We’re doing everything from the little maples to the large Wellingtonias and one of the comments we have already had back from the assessors is that we have a number of trees that are over mature.

“That means they are coming to the end of their natural life and more susceptible to the elements. Trees are living things and become fragile in their twilight years, but that is part of the cycle.

“We will create a longterm plan to replace these trees, as that keeps with our philosophy of continuous planting … one tree out, one tree in.”

The domain celebrated 150 years in 2014 and is based on an English/European theme, with many of the original trees imported. Some have already been replaced.

Mr Fabish said the general feel of the

Meet Robbie and our new councillors at the show

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machine

The ‘ski erg’ is usually found inside the gym at EA Networks Centre, but facility staff are bringing it outdoors and encouraging people to test their fitness and have a go. It’s designed to mimic the movements required for cross-country skiing and there will be prizes for the best or perhaps, most hilarious performances.

Council’s building team is also bringing Robbie the robot along. Robbie is deployed to undertake underfloor inspections and see into places that humans just can’t fit. He uses thermal imaging to send back important information to his minder and will be showing off in the marquee.

The team from Eco Educate will be on hand both days to discuss recycling and sustainable living – with plenty of great practical advice and ideas for minimising waste. On Saturday, library staff will be hosting an area for the younger attendees with lego play and colouring in.

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and Spa will also be up for grabs. Members of the Economic Development team and the youth council are asking people to take part in a five-minute survey about living in Mid Canterbury.

Questions will be about what people think makes our district a great place to live, work and play and those who take part will go into the prize draw.

Our district’s newly-elected councillors will also be at the marquee at various times, so drop by for a chat with the people who will be representing you over the next three years.

Council staff will be using tablets to show off the free Tūwhana app, which can help residents learn more about Maori, Filipino and Samoan languages and cultures. They have also helped ethnic leaders create a Cultures of Our District display in the show president’s tent, so don’t forget to check out that exhibit too.

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domain would not change as over-mature trees were replaced over time, though the odd new species would be introduced as appropriate.

“Trees are like livestock and sometimes you also get dead or diseased stock. A good example of that was on Oak Grove, where a line of badly decaying Malus Trilobata (Lebanese crabapple) was removed and some new trees put in. The art of managing trees means that your plans don’t often see a result for 30 or 40 years so you have to be able to visualise well, and these trees on Oak Grove will provide great shade and colour in the future.

“Because our trees grow in such public areas, we always try to communicate any major work to residents as widely as possible as part of our health and safety obligations.”

TRIENNIAL MEETINGS

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

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

Mt Somers Reserve BoardTuesday 8 November, 7.30pm at Mt Somers Hall (supper room)

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

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

FLUSH YOUR TAPS

Some plumbing fittings have the potential for small traces of metals to accumulate in water that has been in the fitting for several hours.

Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends you run a mugful of water through your drinking water tap each morning before use to remove any metals that may have dissolved from plumbing fittings. We recommend this simple precaution for all households, including those on public and private water supplies.

NEIL McCANN Group Manager

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PUBLIC NOTICES

ROAD CLOSURE

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that for the purpose of Mission Mt Somers, the following road will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic (with the exception of emergency vehicles) for the period indicated below.

Road to be closed:

• SYMES ROAD

Period of Closure: From 5am until 5pm on SATURDAY, 29 October 2022.

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised permit to use the roads for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

NEIL McCANN Group Manager Infrastructure Services

ALCOHOL OFF LICENCE

NOTICE OF HEARING

The Ashburton District Licensing Committee will hold a public hearing to consider an application by KD Kumar Investments Limited for an off licence under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

Date: Friday 4 November

Venue: Council Chambers Time: 10am

Committee members: Robin Kilworth (commissioner), Greg Clapp (member) and Tracy McIlraith (member).

Any person who claims an interest in the proceedings must:

• Advise the committee of the grounds of that interest (if not already notified)

• Advise if they intend to make submissions or give evidence at the hearing

• Provide four copies of typed statements of the evidence and submissions to be tendered.

All parties are required to provide all documents that will be produced as evidence to the licensing committee by close of business on Thursday 27 October. Documents must also be provided to all other parties within the same timeframe.

RICK CATCHPOWLE Secretary, District

Licensing Committee

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A golden elm in the Ashburton Domain needs to be removed after its trunk split in high winds.

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that simulates cross-country skiing and a robot called Robbie will be among attractions in the Ashburton District Council’s marquee at the Ashburton A&P Show on Friday and Saturday.

Rakaia celebrates a milestone

Everyone likes a parade, and Rakaia people turned out on Saturday morn ing to celebrate Rakaia School’s 150th anniversary.

About 20 entries featured in the parade, from the community’s early days to the present.

It brought back memories of years gone by, commented one of the or ganisers, Carolyn Nordqvist.

The anniversary provided “a love ly relaxed environment around the grounds with people wandering around the beautifully presented school, enjoying the various displays featuring the history of the school and town,” she said.

About 140 former students, teach ers and staff attended a grazing meal on Saturday night and, on Sunday, former students reflected on their memories of the school over the dec ades.

Former principal. Ivan Jones, spoke about the close involvement between the school and the community dur ing his time in Rakaia.

“All those who attended enjoyed a wonderful weekend which would not have been possible without the mas sive support of the wider communi ty,” Nordqvist said.

Right – Five years off being a centenarian, this Leyland fire engine turned it on for the crowds at the parade.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

A sobering reflection

The news of destruction of prop erty, loss of life and the suffering of people in Pakistan, the gulf states of America and now Australia from storms and flooding is a sobering reflection on climate change.

To think that my small time sheep farming activities in the lower Greenstreet area might have contributed to those events makes me curious.

As well it is still hard to believe the climate change flood when the Ashburton River burst its

banks and flooded the very land our sheep were standing on was caused by the methane they emit ted.

I am amazed to think that a tax on any meat that is produced on our land will solve the flooding that our activities have apparently caused.

Perhaps those that collect funds from us by way of compulsory levies or voluntary membership subscriptions could explain how they will use the proposed climate change tax imposed by He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN) proposals to stop these climatic events in the future?

More important, perhaps those organisations that have sided with the Government to propose a HWEN tax can explain what more I have to do to limit the green house gasses emitted by our live stock when our sheep are already outnumbered by mature trees in the ratio of three trees to each sheep?

Seems ridiculous to think my efforts to produce food are penal ised while I can gallivant round the countryside for pleasure and even take aeroplane trips overseas and not have to curtail these activ ities that must somehow contrib ute to elevated greenhouse gasses.

What an inconsistent society we live in?

Roger Bray

Gurls’ weekends away

I do enjoy Lisa Fenwick’s sense of humour and being at least twenty years her senior I do hope she is still having Gurls’ weekends away when she is my age!

If I hadn’t already died by such time and were to read about it I am sure I would die – laughing! Keep up the good work.

Jillian May

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A parade from yesteryear to the present rolled through Rakaia on Saturday morning.

Malcolm Hopwood

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It’s back to the A&P show we go

It’s welcome back to an old Mid Canterbury friend this weekend.

With no restrictions or cancellations, one of the district’s major social occasions is back on the calendar, and a big crowd is expected to flow through the gates for the Ashburton A&P Show which begins tomorrow at the Ashburton Showgrounds.

It’s been a tumultuous few years, with the show scuppered by the impacts of Covid and then even before that with mycoplasma bovis wreaking havoc for organisers.

But perhaps, it’s time for a deep breath. Everything is looking good for the show ahead of tomorrow.

And while it’s great to be able to get out and enjoy events like the show and indeed the Meth ven Rodeo that was held last

weekend, there’s an underlying golden aspect to such occasions and that’s the connections that people will resume along the way.

Late last week I spoke with rural communicator Craig Wiggins about the importance such moments have in our community. Especially after the past few years where things have been pretty tough and at times lonely.

Our rural community is facing a tough road ahead, with all that is being thrown in their direction, and for a large number the prospects have been more than just keeping them up at night.

So, by being able to get off the farm so to speak, and as Wiggins says, lean on a gate and talk to a mate, there’s the chance to eliminate the isolation.

A problem shared is a problem

understand how tough things have been in the rural sector, and to gain a better understanding of the challenges that sit in wait with government regulations and rising costs – and just what

little bit more about it all.

By all means, enjoy the hot dogs and candy floss and take a spin on the ferris wheel, but get around all of the farming aspects of the show as well. Check out the wonderfully presented livestock and the sleek, shining mechanical displays and everything else the show has.

Offer a smile, or even better extend a hand and lend your support in the most New Zealand way possible through a quick chat or acknowledgement.

solved, and just the chance for our farming community to come together in a relaxed, informal manner is a huge asset for their mental health and wellbeing.

That won’t do much for our more town-orientated members of the community perhaps, but there’s a real need for us all to

it might mean for all of us in the long run.

There are few opportunities better for the rural and urban corners of our community to come together than the A&P show, and it should be everyone’s goal to stop and talk to someone along the way and try and learn a

It feels like forever since we last enjoyed the A&P show, and it’s been a tough job just to keep the event going for those charged with organising and running it.

So, let’s get out there over the coming two days and make the most of the opportunity to enjoy a real local, community orientated event in the best way we can.

Matt Markham

There are few opportunities better for the rural and urban corners of our community to come together than the A&P show

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Serves 4

4-6 baking potatoes, washed and sliced into wedges

1 red capsicum, deseeded and sliced into thick wedges 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped

2 T finely chopped mint ½ C tomato paste (gluten free)

2 T brown sugar 2 T vinegar ½ C water 2 T canola oil

■ Preheat oven to 200°C. ■ Place potatoes and capsicums in a roasting pan. ■ Mix other ingredients together in a bowl. ■ Add to potatoes and capsicums, and toss to coat. ■ Bake in preheated oven for 25-35 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

■ Turn several times during cooking.

■ If necessary add a little extra water at the end of cooking to ensure the sauce coats the wedges.

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The Ashburton Aviation Museum was a hive of activity hosting the Militaria and Aviation Extravaganza, with many enjoying the sunny weather to come and check out the range of displays.

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Ashburton Bowling Club

On Monday the 17th Ashburton Bowling Club began the staging of the Ladies Chartered Clubs Tournament, along with MSA. It started with a warm welcome from our President Diane, who was in attendance each day - always helpful and welcoming.

Play started with the opening day be ing chilly and grey, but the remainder of the week was sunny and warm. The Championship winning team, Ashbur ton and MSA, comprised Rosemary Bennett, Sandra Holdom, Shirley Doig, Leonie Spargo. Congratulations, ladies, especially to Ashburton’s Leonie Spar go. The Championship runners-up were Richmond WMC. The Plate Winners were Dunedin Metro. Congratulations to all the winners and also to all who took part. But the overall winners, judging by the compliments galore that flooded in con cerning our hospitality, must be Ash burton Bowling Club. Not only for the tremendous effort made by the organ isers and volunteers with regards to the catering, but also to the greenkeepers, surrounds personnel and general volun teers for their efforts.

And the setting of the Domain itself in springtime enhances everyone’s efforts and is the perfect frame for staging such a tournament.

A quote from our Secretary, Margaret Eder confirms: “Thank you to all the ca tering assistance I received over the past few very busy days - Gavin, Annette, Al lison, Anne, Christine, and to the baking contributors – Christine, Allison, Heath er Gray, Lynn and Wendy Petrie. It has been a pleasure and great working with you all. It was also very heartening to receive the compliments concerning the overall experience of playing at Ashbur ton BC in the Domain.”

The 2 bowl triples which was to have been staged at Ashburton on October 22, was cancelled due to lack of en tries. Therefore our rollover triples went ahead in the sunshine. Winners were T Blain and M Flatman with 2 wins, 10 ends, 20 points. Runners-up were G Taylor, G Sparks, L Curd with 2 wins, 10 ends, 18 points.

Ashburton Ladies Championship Fours will continue on Tuesday, October 25 at 1pm and continue on to Thursday, and beyond if required.

We have our Inhouse/Ingold Tray Com petition on the 29th, (plate please) and names on the white board, thank you. Commencing time is yet to be decided. Good bowling everyone!

Ashburton Golf Club

We had a big long weekend at the Bran don, the course pulled up well after maintenance week.

The greens have had a deep core, so they will be a bit sandy for the next few weeks. They seemed to run true enough on Monday and will soon be back to their wonderful selves. Many thanks to Ben and the crew for all the effort put in, it really is much appreciated.

Captain Tom called a two-person am brose for last Saturday and, as always, fun was had on the mixed days. Winners of the day were a lovely couple visiting from Hobbiton, well done Bev Chinn and Brian Nuttall romping home with a great

RESULTS

■ Bridge Ashburton Bridge Club

Monday October 17, Individual & Walker

Trophies: N/S 1st Ken Kingsland & Da vid Fisher, 2nd Mervyn Jones & Pauline Scott, 3rd Andrea Lambie-Shaw & Alli son Lovelock. E/W 1st Ray Stevenson & Amanda Evans, 2nd Louise McCrea & Carol Efford, 3rd Joyce Johnson & Bernie Jopson.

Tuesday October 18, A Ladder: 1st Alan Wright & Peter Wilson, 2nd Debbie Sed don-Sewell & David Sewell, 3rd Wendy & Eric Parr, 4th Jan de Jong & Judith Edmond, 5th Audrey & Jim Rooney, 6th Leigh Wackrow & Mike Holdaway.

Wednesday Afternoon October 19, Bra bant Trophy: 1st Lynette Leadley & Jill Browne, 2nd Kay Robb & Eric Parr, 3rd Judith Edmond & Maree Moore, 4th Val Palmer & Bev Macaulay, 5th Rosemary McLaughlin & John Shearer, 6th Rewa Kyle & Sue Rosevear.

Thursday October 20, President’s Tro phy: N/S 1st John Shearer & Eric Parr, 2nd Jan de Jong & Pat Jordan, 3rd Paul Leadley & Bernie Jopson. E/W 1st Rewa Kyle & Mary Buckland, 2nd Maree Moore & Jim Rooney, 3rd Kate White & David Sewell.

score of 64.5. Second place was anoth er mixed pair of Tim Newton and Bevan Wilson on 66, just pipping Hamish Niles and Karen McRae on countback. Well done to all the winners.

Also on Saturday Brandon’s chief se lector President Bruce sent a team of four up to the Christchurch Golf Club at Shirley to play for the Norton Francis trophy. This is a tournament where the Christchurch club invite all the country clubs from the wider Canterbury area to send a team of four to play a combined best ball par round. Bruce was bang on point with his selections Neil Macdonald and Greig Sparrow had a 10-up score.

Charlie Alexander and Paddy Bradford had a 5-up score for a combined 15-up, which saw the trophy brought back to Ashburton for the first time since 1983.

Top work.

On reading the cup engravings, it seems the event was started in 1931 and the first ever winners were Ashburton, and to top it all off Greig Sparrow was actually in the winning team when it was first won. How great is that! He said that he remembers sneaking off work at the dinosaur farm, where he milked T Rexes, for the day to play in it. I didn’t realise you milked T Rexes, but I suppose with their short arms they couldn’t do it themselves, but I digress. Well played boys.

On Monday we had the Centennial Shield individual stableford game. Not a massive field, I think many had checked out the forecast and stayed home, but those who did front up had a great day and kept dry. Top score of the day and winner of the trophy was Brent MacGre gor shooting 80 off a 10 handicap for 38 points, just pipping Leigh Wackrow and Bruce Day on 37. Well done Arkright, it was said that the sandy greens did aid the bad putters.

This Saturday we have another captain’s pick, and the final qualifying round for the RMF Silva Cup top 30. Tom has picked a Stroke and Putting contest with an added twist. He has thrown in a “beat the Captain” game. Candy and baby spring to mind. If you do beat Tom’s net score you will get a bonus five points to your RMF score, but if Tom can manage

■ Golf

Ashburton Golf Club

Ashburton Women’s Golf results, Tues day, October 18.

Mystery Trip, Kaiapoi: Maryanne Ur quhart Brooch Marilyn Walker 40, Jean ette Montgomery 40, Alison MacGregor 38.

Tuesday October 25

Irish Stableford: Vicki Moore, Sue Simp son and Erin Porter – 82, Nearest the Pins: No 4 Chevalier Farm Ltd – Paul ine Bell, No 8 Samantha Rose Flowers

Wendy Parr, No 12 Lynn’s small Salon Not Struck, No 14 Todd’s of Ashburton Sue Simpson, No 18 2nd Shot – Heather Robertson.

Mayfield Golf Club

Saturday, October 22

Bisc Par Round Alison Vessey 12 up. Ian Beach 7up. Wayne Vessey 7up. Grant Early 5up. Paul Gardner 5up. Andrew Lake 5up. Arthur Grigg 4up. Dan Hall 4up. Kevin Clucas 4up. Dave Morrow 4up. Nearest the Pin: No 2. Aon Insurance Andrew Peck. No 11. Hydes Brothers spraying.

Kenny Read. No 5. Campbell Contract ing, Harley Davies. No 14. ANZ Bank Jeff McNeilly. 9 & 18 Ruralco 2nd shot Harley Davies. Twos: Andrew Peck 3. Wayne

some sort of score and beats you then you will lose two points off your score. Next week we will be heading into the RMF Silva Cup finals series, so we will have a good look into that next week. Well I reckon I have upset enough peo ple today so that will do for now. Good golfing.

Ashburton Pakeke Lions

President Jim Young welcomed Mem bers and Partners to the October Meet ing and Lion Joe Butchard read the apologies and welcomed the Ladies So cial Members.

Lion Robert Spencer reported on the progress of the Christmas Raffle as tick ets have already been sold at the Farm ers Market and Supervalue. A clipboard was circulated to gather names of mem bers who can help sell these tickets, and also names were required for parking duties at the Aviation Museum Extrava ganza at Labour Weekend.

Club visiting, Bus Trip to Peel Forest, Car Trial, A&P Show Setup and Special Needs Outing were also discussed. Lion Jim Martin read Grace.

Lion Trevor Andrews introduced Jan Mc Clelland from Age Concern who was the guest speaker for the evening, Jan gave a most interesting and informative talk on the services that the Age Concern provide including 206 Club, Exercises Classes, Hip Hop for Seniors, Steady as you Go Classes, Courtesy Drivers, Re fresher Courses for Older Drivers, Health Seminars, Seniors Social Group, and To tal Mobility etc. The goal is to improve the wellbeing, flexibility, general fitness, reliance and fortitude of their clients.

The organisation began in 1986 to meet the needs of the older community in Mid Canterbury and in1991 they renamed to Aged Concern Mid Canterbury. After questions from members Jan was pre sented with flowers and a certificate by Diane Young.

Raffles were drawn and Tailtwisters Jim & Diane Young extracted fines from members. Lion Jim thanked members for their attendance and the meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem.

Vessey. Jeff McNeilly. Kenny Read. An drew Bryant. Kallara Stud Player of the Day - Best Net: Allison Vessey 95-32-63.

Methven Golf Club

2022 9-Hole Tournament 63 players took to the greens on Octo ber 21 for the annual tournament.

Ladies - Grade 1 0 37.9: Best Nett Mau reen Colville 34. 1st Stableford Judith Tutton 19, 2nd Stableford Wanda Camp bell 18, 3rd Stableford Coleen White 17, 4th Stableford Pam Bourke-Shaw 16 from Catherine Boddy, Pam BourkeShaw, Karalyn Johnston, Jenny Mat thews, Glynis Panfilow.

Longest Drive (No 8) Wanda Campbell, Nearest the pin (No 4 ) Wanda Camp bell.

Grade 2 38 – 48.4: Best Nett Annettte Maw 34. 1st Stableford Adrienne Good win 20 (by lot), 2nd Stableford Judith McDonald 20 (by lot), 3rd Stableford Val Biggs 18, 4th Stableford Angela Simone tt 17 (by lot) from Barbara May. Longest Drive (No 12) Annette Maw, 2nd shot nearest the pin (No 13) Diane Sinclair.

Grade 3 48.5 – 54: Best Nett Faye Ma cLennan 33, 1st Stableford Barbara Kemp 22, 2nd Stableford Steph Mizzi 21, 3rd Stableford Eleanor Lightfoot 20, 4th Stableford Anne Moyle 20 (by lot). Longest Drive (No 15) Anne Moyle, 2nd shot nearest the pin (No 17) Anne Moyle.

The November meeting of the Ladies Craft Group is on Monday November 14. This is an outing to Leeston to the Crate and Barrel Restaurant for Lunch. Please meet at Hotel Ashburton car park

Mid Canterbury Central Friendship Club

President Merv welcomed 65 members to the meeting and received apologies.

Derek Prebble then introduced a visi tor, John Humm to the meeting. It was noted that Warren Jeffs will no longer be standing for the position as Northern South Island District Councillor.

Treasurer Bruce Welsh mentioned that there were 32 members on the day out to Lake Ellesmere and Leeston last month was a great success, and there was a $1 profit after paying for the bus.

President Merv then thanked Ron Win chester for organising the event.

Our Mini speaker was Don Prouting who spoke about his life so far. He is the oldest of eight children of Malcolm and Thelma Prouting, nee Gifkins. His first schooling was by correspondence as they lived at Mesopotamia, then at Peel Forest. He told of his escapades with his shang-eye. His secondary education was 3 years at St Andrews, then back home for a year as a musterer.

Rabbits were a problem and they used to spread poisoned carrots which was very effective. Also shooting them was another option. One rabbiter shot 3400 over five weeks, averaging nearly 100 per day. He worked on Grey Hills also, then was in a group of 5 that set up the Round Hill ski field. In 1964 he did a stint in Australia studying stud sheep bread ing and harvesting oats, which causes an itch, and when the boss told him to drive the header he said he got the itch to go home. Which he did.

The main speaker was David Jones from the Nelson Savings Bank, who spent his early childhood in Ruapuna when his father bought the school after it closed and converted it into a house.

His working life was seven years at AN ZCO in the pelt house, then off to Uni versity to complete a degree in business studies. He worked for the Nelson Sav ings Bank and eventually become the manager in Ashburton. The bank works like most other banks but includes spon soring many sports clubs. e.g. the hockey turf

His main subject was about scams and how some people have been hooked in. The old one is someone telling you that your computer is faulty and could you go and start it up. Some scams ask you to click on an attachment and that is where the damage is irreversible. Other scams are about dating and when after the scammer has the person’s confidence, will ask them for money in various ways. David answered many questions from the floor before being presented with a gift and thanked by President Merv. The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem.

U3A Ashburton

Understanding the past helps us make sense of the present, and informs future decisions and actions. Danielle Camp bell, Deputy Director of the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum spoke of the museums’ preservation of history. Donations, purchases, contemporary collecting (such as Covid 19), are utilised with community input. Modern, and her itage architecture is socially recognised by aesthetics, rarity, and representatives of eras. Conservation and preservation of materials requires temperatures of 16°-23°, and relative humidity of 30-60 per cent. Fluctuations will accelerate deterioration. Acid-free papers, roped storage for earthquake mitigation, and pest control by fumigation and quaran tine all assist preservation. Cataloguing collections is vital, a con stant work in progress; all fields should be searchable. Splitting personal col lections between institutions such as Te Papa and the National Library isn’t rec ommended. Quality of information, oral and visual, is better enhanced with dig ital technology. Covid forces new deliv ery, and accelerated change of technol ogy and ideas. Doubling up of collected artefacts gives a “Handling Collection”, utilised by schools. Exhibitions can also be created online, providing on-going access. Valued volunteer staff alongside professionals enhance the viability of a vibrant, accessible community asset.

November 22: Neill Pickard “Big Bands, soloists and making the Hit Parade”.

Men - Best Nett Alister Goodwin 31. 1st Stableford Bryan Petrie 20 (by lot), 2nd Stableford Ralph Sinclair 20, 3rd Sta bleford Peter Van Hout 19 (by lot), 4th Stableford Bob Brown 19, 5th Stable ford Brian Moyle 19, Longest Drive (No 3) Ralph Sinclair, Nearest the pin (No 6) Cliff Boddy.

Best Local Player: Alister Goodwin. Lucky cards: 1. Andre Van Rooyen, 2. Hi romi Ikehata, 3. Wendy Hollyer, 4. Irene McDonald.

Tinwald Golf Club

Twilight, Thursday October 20

Leading scores in Thursday’s twilight stroke; -6 Andrew Barrie 34, Brent Holmes, Brian Rouse 35, Dave Morrison 36. 7-10 Dave Allan 30, Craig Meyrick, Mike Sandrey 32, Gordon Rennie, Paul Hefford, Nick Wilson, Graeme Mills 34, Adam Lowe 35. 11 Plus Callum Smith, Dan Dwyer 34, Dave Kelly 35, Nathan Frew, Roger Bruce 36. Women 0-14 Di nielle King, Sue Gutsell 34. 15 Plus Barb Harris, Jacqui Beardsley 34 c/b. Nearest the pin; #6 Dave Morrison. #12 Andrew Quigley. Twos; Andrew Quigley, Alex Roa. Hokonui Hacker; Stuart Mitch ell net 48.

Saturday October 22

Leading scores in the International sta bleford played on Saturday; -18 Peter Natau 28 (76-16-60), Trevor

Taylor 13, Rod Harris 11, Johnny More 10, Neil Rayner 9. 19 Plus Des Green 15, Phil Bloomfield, Snow Pierce 12, Alan Anderson 12, Bruce Collins 10. Women; (Stroke) Linda McClea 64, June Bruhns 69. Nearest the Pin: Tinwald Liquorland #2; Gary Lee. Gluyas Ford #6; Brent Smith. The Fine Lion #12; Simon Ross. Ace Automotive #16; Selwyn Munro. G & R Seeds 2nd Shot #11; Alex Roa.

Twos; Alex Roa, Gary Lee, Poko Paraia. Net Eagle; #13 Not Struck.

The following players have qualified for the Ash Vegas shootout to be played on Sunday October 30th starting at 10am. Steve Mealings, Johnny Moore, Pete Marshall, Ross Preece, Alex Veint, Jeff Naish, Wayne Mellish, Dave Allan, Kieron Gray, Chris Bell.

DRAWS

■ Golf

Tinwald Golf Club

Tinwald Women’s Golf Draw November 1. Stroke - 9 Holes Stableford Report 9.00 for 9.30 start. As the club house will not be open we are going to lunch at Lushingtons or elsewhere if you want. Starter J. Bruhns. Roster convenor J. Bruhns.

at 11am.

David Jones of NBS told his story to the Mid Canterbury Central Friend ship Club.

Danielle Campbell of the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum.

Stackhouse coming home for Cup Week

Mid Canterbury born and raised jockey Daniel Stackhouse is making a whistlestop tour home to the South Island from his Vic torian base to ride on the last two days of New Zealand Cup Week.

Stackhouse has proven him self in Australia, after beginning his career in New Zealand and currently sits sixth on the Victo rian jockeys’ premiership with 23 wins, four at metropolitan level.

Stackhouse has made his home in Victoria for the past 11 years, and is determined to fill a hole in his CV by riding a Group One winner, an opportunity he believes could come in New Zea land.

“I’ve had a pretty good run since I started here in Victoria, but I just haven’t been able to crack that elusive Group One winner,” he said.

“I’ve gone pretty close on a number of occasions including finishing third on The Chosen One in the Caulfield Cup and then fourth on him in the Mel bourne Cup at his next start.

“The dream is always to com pete in those bucket list races, and to be able to get a win would be a dream come true.

“It is so competitive in the riding ranks over here that even getting a ride in a Group One is tough, so I’m hoping that by coming home for some of the big races and carnivals in New Zealand, it might pave the way to achieve that.

“The week of the Riccarton Carnival coincides with a quiet period over here, so I thought why not come over and try my luck.”

Stackhouse’s initial involve ment with horses was through

showjumping,

his career so far, with prizemon ey earned moving past the A$30 million mark.

“I progressed from riding track work and started my apprentice ship, and then I went up to Te Akau to work for Mark Walker at Matamata for a year.

“I got a bit heavy so I came home and had a bit of time off working on my Dad’s farm. Then I went to Tommy (Hazlett) and Pam’s (Gerard) and started rid ing over jumps.

“My weight started to get bet ter so I began to ride on the flat again.”

A permanent move to Victo ria came about following the recommendation of Australian trainer Peter Moody, who saw his talent and has seen Stack house ride over 900 winners in

His connection with Gerard, who operates Mike Moroney’s Ballymore Stables base at Mata mata, and Hazlett will be put to good use at Riccarton, with Ha zlett engaged to book his rides for the two days he is in attend ance.

“It will be great to catch up with Tommy and Pam again, plus my friends and family down in the South Island,” Stackhouse said.

“Tommy is doing my rides for me and I will hopefully get some from Ballymore, as I do a lot of trackwork and raceday riding for Mike Moroney over here in Mel bourne.

“I was also talking with Shane Kennedy the other day while he was in town, so I’m really keen to ride a couple for him and

Anna Furlong as well.

“I can’t actually pinpoint who I am on but knowing the quality of horses that those stables pro duce, I’m excited about what op portunities there may be.”

Stackhouse is also confident he has his weight well under control, although he knows when he is back at home with his parents the temptation to indulge in some good home cook ing will be one he has to manage.

“I rode at 52.5kgs in the Caulfield Cup last week (12th on Chapada) and I’m really hap py with where my weight is,” he said.

“Mind you I will have to watch things when I’m in New Zealand as the temptation will be there to overindulge a little.

“Mum is a great cook, who makes a mean vege soup, so I’ll be having plenty of that to keep things under control.”

Third title in sight for Sarah

little bit

The four-race series begins at the Mt Harding Racecourse, be fore heading up the road to Kaik oura on Sunday for the final day, with points gathered from each race determining the overall winner of the much-sought after series.

O’Reilly has won the series twice, the first came in 2019 and the next last season when she beat fellow Mid Cantab, John Morrison.

If she could pull off three wins this weekend, she’d become the only driver to have won three titles but still be one off the four that were won by Maurice McKendry from 1976 through to 1979.

Getting out onto the Methven track tomorrow for the first two heats of the series will provide a perfect opportunity for O’Reil ly to make an early mark on the series given her knowledge of the track and experience driving there compared to many of her rivals in the series.

She’s picked up two handy drives to kick things off too with the Graeme Anderson and Mike Love trained Onedin Hurricane sure to draw plenty of attention and also noted grass-tracker, Ar izonawildcat, who has been pro ducing some really good form recently.

The latter looks the best of her two chances in the series before Kaikoura, with her drives still to be confirmed for that meeting.

Twelve drivers will compete in the series, but Sunday’s two heats a day before the iconic Kaikoura Cup day at the South Bay Racecourse have drawn dis appointing numbers, with only nine horses competing in the two races.

That means three drivers miss out on drives, and will be given an average number of points for those two races.

While the Championship is the focus this week for O’Reilly, it’s already been a busy one.

She was in Manawatu on Mon day for their first meeting of the summer where she reined home two winners including one for former Mid Canterbury trainer, Scott Dickson.

She’ll have close to a full book at Methven tomorrow by the time final drivers are confirmed, and then tackle the two-day meeting at Kaikoura on Sunday and Monday.

With a 20-win lead already in the year-long Junior Drivers’ Premiership, it looks like the for mer Ashburton College student is right on track for further suc cess as well.

however, a job riding trackwork for trainers Sharon and Ricky Donnelly soon got a young Stackhouse hooked on racing and a career in the saddle ensued.

Daniel Stackhouse will return to New Zealand to ride during Cup Week at Riccarton.

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Mid Canterbury driver Sarah O’Reilly will be hoping a

of local knowledge can help kick start her bid to defend her New Zealand Junior Drivers’ champi onship title tomorrow at Meth ven.

Matt Markham

Crusaders re-sign McLeod

and defence from his chances.

Mid Canterbury ex-pat Dallas McLeod is set to remain in red and black for another year.

The Crusaders announced ear lier this week that the 23-year-old had recommitted to the fran chise for the 2023 Super Rugby campaign, and yesterday he was announced as a member of the squad for the upcoming season.

After a busy campaign with the Canterbury NPC team who finished as beaten finalists to Wellington last weekend, it’s a firming up of plans for the former Mount Hutt College student, with some rumours from up the road suggesting a move either over seas or to another franchise were in the pipeline.

McLeod first joined the Cru saders in 2020, making his debut against the Reds in Christchurch.

The powerful mid-fielder has been a frequent face since then but has had to wait for his oppor tunities to get onto the paddock, joining All Blacks David Havilli, Jack Goodhue and Brayden En nor as the squad’s midfield op tions.

Last season he played a role in 11 of the side’s matches, often coming off the bench but showed good numbers on both attack

Given the re-signing news an nounced earlier in the week, McLeod’s place in the squad an nounced as part of the nation wide announcements yesterday for all Super Rugby sides, was no surprise.

But there were a couple of sur prises within the Crusaders an nouncement.

The 38-strong squad, to be coached by Scott Robertson, fea tures a returning Crusader, a lo cal boy done good and a few fresh out-of-towners.

Popular halfback Willi Heinz is back in the squad for the first time since 2015.

After a stint overseas, he stepped out for the Canterbury NPC side this season and showed his form is still good enough to go to the next level.

While Heinz comes with plen ty of experience, new first-five signing, Taha Kemara is a relative unknown.

The young talent, who is just 19, comes out of the Waikato re gion.

He’s just a bit younger than George Bell, who was also named yesterday off the back of his im pressive season in the front-row for Canterbury.

Other new signings for the competition include Tasman star Macca Springer, Samoan interna tional Melani Nanai and Welling ton’s Pepesana Patafilo – adding some real fire power to an already

strong Crusaders backline. Robertson said the squad for the upcoming season was well-balanced. “We have a good balanced squad this year, with some seasoned veterans and in

Locals shine at Open

the visitors had the wood on the locals – there were still plenty of hometown successes to cele brate from the tournament.

Holly-Jayne Feutz continued her great run of form with dou ble delight for the weekend.

Under Boys’ title in convincing fashion.

credibly hard-working new Cru saders,” he said.

“I’m proud of the group we’ve put together this season, and I know that they’re all ready and excited to represent the Crusad

2023 Crusaders

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(Canterbury), Scott Barrett (Taranaki), Sam Whitelock (Canterbury), Mitchell Dunshea (Canterbury), Quinten Strange (Tasman), Zach Gallagher (Canterbury), Ethan Blackadder (Tasman), Christian Lio-Willie (Otago), Tom Christie (Canterbury), Sione Havili-Talitui (Tasman), Cullen Grace (Canterbury), Corey Kellow (Canterbury), Dominic Gardiner (Canterbury).

Backs: Mitchell Drummond (Canterbury), Willi Heinz (Canterbury), Noah Hotham (Tasman), Richie Mo’unga (Canterbury), Fergus Burke (Canterbury), Taha Kemara (Waikato), Dallas McLeod (Canterbury), David Havili (Tasman), Braydon Ennor (Canterbury), Jack Goodhue (Northland), Leicester Fainga’anuku (Tasman), Pepesana Patafilo (Wellington), Macca Springer (Tasman), Sevu Reece (Tasman), Melani Nanai (Worcester Warriors), Chay Fihaki (Canterbury), Will Jordan (Tasman).

They welcomed, and then faced off against, some of the best young rising tennis stars in the South Island, but Mid Canter bury’s own more than held their own at last weekend’s Braided Rivers Community Trust Junior Tennis Open.

More than 130 players from all around the mainland trekked to Ashburton for the long weekend to compete in the three-day tournament, playing both singles and doubles in the hunt for glory.

And while in some age groups

She claimed the title in the 16/18 Girls’ singles fixture, seeing off all the challenges to win the race to the title ahead of fellow Mid Cantab Isabella van Dooren, and then paired up with sister, Libby Feutz, to claim the doubles title in fine fashion as well.

Doubles action was where the locals really showed their class with a number of victories over the course of the weekend.

Isaac Adam teamed up with Jack Wheeler and the pair went about winning a strong 12 and

Ashton Cromie picked up a victory was well, teaming up with Tasman Daly in the 14 and Under Boys’ doubles for suc cess, while Ollie Bubb and Tyler Leonard lived up to their No.1 ranking in the senior boys’ dou bles to win that title – capping a good weekend for local players.

This weekend sees a return to the courts for interclub from Mid Canterbury tennis, but the centre will also host games in Canterbury Division One and Two competitions on Sunday, where the two Country Mid Canterbury teams will be out to make it back-to-back wins to open the season after strong victories a fortnight ago in the first round.

Christchurch raider claims the spoils

Christchurch visitor and long-time supporter John Doherty claimed victory in Tinwald Cycling Club’s, Advance Ashburton, Spray Marks, 47km handicap event around the Grahams Road block on Sunday.

The first warm summer condi tions of the season added to the challenge.

Doherty and his co-markers found the front of the race midway through the final lap and set about ensuring the chasing bunches did not catch them.

In the final charge to the line it was Doherty who found a bit extra to take the win.

Mark Smitheram produced his best ride of the season to storm into second place. Third place get ter Michelle Davidson was another who will be happy with her efforts finishing off the race strongly.

Chris Reid was in the thick of the finish to claim fourth place. Matt Marshall and Roger Stephens rounded out the top half dozen.

Scratch marker Larry Neal se cured fastest time honours, riding the course in 68.49. Kyle Gray and Steve Hands claimed second and third times respectively.

The juniors and division 2 con tested a 16km handicap event.

Carter Shepherd in his first sea son of riding produced a huge ef fort to take a hard-fought win.

Tom Reid was another to battle hard and was rewarded with the second place spoils.

Big sister Leah Reid will be rapt with her effort, leading the chasing group in to step onto the final po dium spot. Thomas Stevenson, Is abel Wall, and Charlotte Neal filled the top six spots.

Scratch rider Zoe Spillane rode the distance in 27.42 to secure fast est time honours.

Harriott Sutton took division 2 honours.

Next week the club will contest a graded scratch event around the Blackbridge block.

Ollie Bubb was one of a number of local players to taste success during the Braided Rivers Community Trust Junior Tennis Open during the long weekend. PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE

Young Carter Shepherd showed he’s a rider of the future with a win in his debut season during Tinwald Cycling Club action on the weekend.

PHOTO TINWALD CYCLING CLUB

ers region on the big stage.” Super Rugby begins on Febru ary 24 next year, with the Crusad ers kicking off their campaign at home against the Chiefs before a trip to Melbourne, where they will face off with the Highlanders the following the week.

Dallas McLeod has re-signed with the powerhouse Crusaders franchise for another season.

PHOTO CRUSADERS RUGBY

Matt Markham

Forwards: Joe Moody (Canterbury), Finlay Brewis (Canterbury), George Bower (Otago), Codie Taylor (Canterbury), Brodie McAlister (Canterbury), George Bell (Canterbury), Oli Jager

Tamaiti Williams

Fletcher Newell

Matt Markham

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Every day

Mt Hutt Memorial Hall

10am, 160 Main Street, Methven. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and Hall of Memories.

Ashburton Aviation Musuem 1-3pm, Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

Weekdays

Mid Canterbury Connector

Provides low-cost return trips to Ashburton, Mondays to Fridays, any time between 9am and 4.30pm.

Ashburton Aviation Museum 1-3pm. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

Mondays

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

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

Mid Canterbury Linedancers

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

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

Tuesdays

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club Competition and social play, all welcome from 1pm at 115 Racecourse Road.

RSA Indoor Bowls

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

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

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

Waireka Croquet  Club

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

Wednesdays

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

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

Wednesday Walk Group 9.30am. Meet Walnut Avenue on the west side of the Ashburton College Auditorium entrance.

Age Concern Ashburton

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

Held at Allenton St David’s Church, Allens Rd at 9.30am.

• Held at Ashburton Buffalo Lodge Rooms, Cox St at 10.30am.

• Held at Ashburton Buffalo Lodge Rooms, Cox St at 1.30pm.

• Held at Staveley Community Hall at 2pm. Pickleball Ashburton

Every Wednesday from 9.30am - 11.30am at EA Networks Centre.

St Stephen’s Anglican Church

Holy Communion at 10am on Park Street.

Age Concern Ashburton Programme for the elderly runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am.

Hip Hop for Seniors 10am-11am at the Ashburton Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street, Ashburton, $5.

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

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

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

Device Drop-In Sessions

Free Device Help Sessions at the Ashburton Public Library every Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm.

Thursdays

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Tinwald Holy Spirit Church, Thomson Street at 11am.

• Ashburton St Stephen’s Church, Park Street at 1pm.

• Ashburton Buffalo Lodge Rooms, Cox Street at 1pm.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

From 1.30pm at 115 Racecourse Road.

Fridays

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

St Stephen’s Anglican Church Seniors Coffee Club, 2nd and 4th of the month at 10.30am, St Stephen’s Parish Centre, Park St. Ashburton Justice of the Peace JP available for all signing services from 12-2pm. No appointment necessary. No fee. Community House. 44 Cass Street.

Pickleball Ashburton

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

Saturdays

Ashburton Farmers Market

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

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

Social play from 1.30pm at 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton

Ashburton Aviation Museum

Ashburton Airport from 10am - 3pm.

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

Seventh-Day Adventist Church

• 10am, Weekly worship & Bible Study.

• 11am, Sabbath singing & Sermon.

At Grace Presbyterian Church building, 63 Princes St. Ashburton. All welcome!

Vintage Car Club 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald

The Museum and Parts Shed will be OPEN on Saturdays during the month of September,

Time: 10.00am to 12 noon.

Waireka Croquet Club

Do you have an event for Play Planner? Email us with all the details to whatson@theguardian.co.nz.

AC Singles or Doubles. Draw 9.45 and 12.45, GC Draw 1.15 pm Doubles. New players welcome, mallets available.

Sundays

Ashburton Anglican Parish Sunday - St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park St, 10 am. Holy Communion Sunday - St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Thomson St. 10 am. Holy Communion, 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 10am Morning Worship. Service led by Rev. Eric Mattock. All welcome. Sinclair Centre, Park Street. Grace Presbyterian Church 10am at 63 Princes Street.

Hakatere Presbyterian Parish Morning Worship at 10am, Rev. Johanna Warren.

• 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 65 Oxford Street

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

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

Every Monday and Saturday

Allenton Assn Croquet Club Venue Allenton Sports Club. Monday, Saturday. Start every week Monday September 19 until March 27 2023. Starting time 1.15pm. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

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

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

Every Thursday and Saturday

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

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

Last Sunday of every month

Nor’Westers Muso’s Club

All are welcome, as is any style of music. 2pm - 6pm at Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern.

First Sunday of every month

Methven Market

At Methven Resort, from 9am to 1pm.

Third

Monday of every month

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

Second Fri of every month

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

Second and fourth Friday of every month

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

Monthly Ashburton Embroiderers’ Guild

Meet Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street first Saturday of the month 10.30am-3.30pm, second Thursday of the month 1pm-3.30pm, third Tuesday of the month -9pm, and the fourth Thursday of the month 10.30am-3.30pm.

October events

St David’s Union Church

Thursday October 27, 10.00am. St David’s Union Church. Fit Kidz for pre-schoolers and caregivers. 48 Allens Road.

Friday October 28, 6.00am. St David’s Union Church. Women’s Circuit Training. 48 Allens Road.

Sunday October 30, 9.30am. St David’s Union Church. Worship Service led by Rev Henry Mbambo. 48 Allens Road.

Monday October 31, 6.00am. St David’s Union Church. Women’s Circuit Training. 48 Allens Road.

Tuesday November 1, 9.30am. St David’s Union Church. Walking Group meets outside church. 48 Allens Road.

Wednesday November 2, 6.00am. St David’s Union Church. Women’s Circuit Training. 48 Allens Road.

Wednesday November 2, 9.30am. St David’s Union Church. Steady As You Go Exercise Group. 48 Allens Road.

Wednesday November 2, 11.30am. St David’s Union Church. Midweek Service, Communion & lunch. 48 Allens Road.

Thursday November 3, 10.00am. St David’s Union Church. Fit Kidz for pre-schoolers and caregivers. 48 Allens Road.

Friday November 4, 6.00am. St David’s Union Church. Women’s Circuit Training. 48 Allens Road.

Ashburton Horticultural Society

Our meetings are held on third Friday each month. No meetings December. Meeting Friday October 28, 2pm at Domain Pavilion.

Waireka Croquet Club

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

Vintage Car Club

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

November events

Ashburton Musical

Club

The club has Jeremy Woodside accompanist, Katherine Doig soprano and Alex Robinson baritone to provide An Afternoon of Song at an afternoon concert on Sunday the November 6 at 2pm in the Sinclair Centre on Park Street. They are all from Christchurch and Katharine and Alex have sung regularly in NZ Opera’s Lazy Sundays in the Botanic Gardens. They are part of Toi Toi Opera, a Christchurch based charity aimed at developing and showcasing local operatic talent in staged opera. Everybody is welcome members $10.00, non-members $20.00 and students free. Afternoon tea will be served.

Ashburton Travel Club

Meeting, Social Evening, AGM. Wednesday, November 16. St David’s Church, Allens Road, Ashburton.

Craft Cluster

November 7, 10am. Last gathering for the year, at the Plains Museum.

Weavers November 19, 10am. Upstairs at Ashfords.

Creative Fibre November 21, 10am. Plains Museum.

Half chance cure being effected by early writer (7)

Set of boxes with egg put by as savings (4)

Be irritated by sex appeal going to church (4)

Shelled creature has soul: clam loses a version of it (7)

Drive off from parking and dance around (5)

He received flood warning and went in for shipbuilding (4)

Small farmers using crest for development (8)

Practising ringcraft with big Saxon who’d adapted to it (6-6)

What childless people don’t have to publish (5)

Alkali has top distribution (6)

Beginner is free of sin, it would seem (6)

Being sick, one takes crack first: it isn’t lawful (7)

Still, it is at no time an article given to fewer (12)

Military equipment one has arrangements to meet up with (12)

Fodder provided for horses and yaks initially (3)

Fruit dried by sun at Los Angeles assembly (7)

Not being at home, is dismissed (3)

beginning with a capital are allowed. There’s at least one five-letter word.

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Just because you focus on something doesn’t mean you understand it. Take your focus off of the thing that’s baffling you. That’s when the insights will come.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You’ll check a goal off your list, but your broader aspiration to give something unique is never quite completed. This drive to create beautiful experiences for others will keep you inspired, motivated and vital.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You know your preferences, you also know their fickleness. You came by them randomly, and under other conditions, you could just as easily enjoy something else. An open mind is more easily amused.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Your favourite people tend to delight you regardless of the circumstance. Friends and family will cause heart-fortifying inconveniences. You’ll enjoy the ways they put you out.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): What makes you so wonderfully entertaining is the wide range of reactive modes in your arsenal. You’re just as adept at being gracious, humble and understated as you are at showing off.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You’ve watched from the sidelines long enough; hop into the game. You have everything it takes to make a contribution to the action. They need you more than you realise.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You’re so aware of your surroundings that it’s hard to know what to zoom in on. Trust that it’s a better position to be in than the more comfortable obliviousness so many of your peers enjoy.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Take your time. Choosing wisely is the most time-efficient action. With the right decision, you can hit the ground running. There’s nothing to work out, and the maintenance fits your lifestyle.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You have a gift for working through conflict, and the initiative to step up to challenge. You’ll apply these valuable assets in an array of ways in the weeks to come.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): People feel emboldened to stretch and learn around you. The proof is in the mistakes they make. Each mistake is evidence of the vitality of your connection. The question is: How many is too many?

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): When you think, “There has to be a better way ... “ you are in fact getting a nudge of intuition worth investigating. If there wasn’t a better way, you wouldn’t have had that feeling.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Revamp your spending plan. Or, if you’re like many Cancers right now, the plan wasn’t “vamped” to begin with. Now is your chance. What you come up with, you’ll stick to.

SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT

PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST

A vacancy has arisen at Lochlea Lifestyle Resort for a mature, well-organised, motivated person to fill the role of part-time receptionist. This position requires excellent communication and computer skills and you should have the ability to work unsupervised.

Knowledge of Xero would be an advantage although not essential.

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

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

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

Process Worker

About the role

WE’RE HIRING!

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

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

Duties and responsibilities will include the following:

• Move carcasses to chillers and freezers

• Process meat carcasses according to customer specifications

Looking for an incredible opportunity in making a difference, love the enjoyment of enriching people’s lives through promoting organisational values and culture, then this position is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skill base with a large family owned business while leading and embracing our new direction of HR support.

The above position has become available within our store; we are looking for a strong, motivated, positive team player who would enjoy the challenges of supermarket retailing, but can also add their own flare to our most important asset, “Our People”

While our values and culture are first and foremost, we are looking for someone that can continue to evolve our people strategy while maintaining our “One Team” approach to business, this combined with the development of a communication platform that enables first class interactions across all areas of the store.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Manage the talent acquisition / recruitment selection process

• Provide effective HR support to Management Team and staff members

• Develop staff retention strategies in alignment with Manager / Owner

• Provide and support Managers with both training and performance / development review reporting.

• Develop alongside management a professional career development and succession programme.

• Delivery of Excellent Customer Service

Key competencies required for this position are:

• Qualification in Human Resource Management or similar

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HIRE

GENERAL hire. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Street. Open Monday-Friday 7.00am – 5.30pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

MOTORING

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

Coordinator –International Assistant Part Time – 15 hours per week Start Date – By negotiation A fantastic opportunity has arisen to help support the redevelopment of the International Student programme at Mount Hutt College. We require an energetic and passionate community networker to help grow our homestay database and international programme. The role of Homestay Coordinator/International Assistant will involve supporting international students and homestay families as a part of our International Student team. Application packs, including the Job Description are available by contacting college@mthutt.school.nz The Application Form, Cover Letter and CV should be sent to college@mthutt.school.nz Applications close on Wednesday, November 9, 2022

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

• Operate machinery to process pack and transfer carcases or products

• Pack boned meat and meat products into cartons

• Load meat products into trucks

• Clean and sanitise work equipment and work areas

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

• Are enthusiastic, reliable and a strong team player

• Have a willingness to learn and develop

• Are committed to safety and quality excellence

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

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

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

• Experience in HR Management in a medium-sized business

Thursday: Cloudy. Rain developing in the afternoon. Northeasterlies.

Canterbury Plains

Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Rain developing south of Timaru in the morning, elsewhere in the afternoon. Northeasterlies.

Friday: Morning showers clearing and becoming fine. Northeasterlies, easing in the evening.

Saturday: Partly cloudy, with isolated showers clearing in the afternoon. Northeasterlies, turning northwesterly in the morning.

Thursday

• Sound knowledge of New Zealand employment and immigration related legislation and standards

• Solid computer skills including the ability to use spreadsheets

• Being an excellent communicator who develops strong relationships and fosters teamwork.

• The ability to influence others through positive team engagement

• Having an engaging and positive manner.

We offer great working conditions, a supportive management structure, personal and professional development opportunities, Days and hours of work will be discussed during the interview process but may be tailored to suit individual situations.

If this sounds like you then please apply now including your CV and covering letter to our Store Manager dave.mackenzie@newworld-si.co.nz

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered

Closing date 18th November 2022

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Canterbury High Country Readings to 4pm

Mountain weather hazards: Wind, Wind Chill. Rain developing south of Arthur’s Pass in the morning, spreading elsewhere in the afternoon.

Wind at 1000m: NW 35 km/h rising to 50 km/h in the evening.

Wind at 2000m: NW 35 km/h rising to gale 65 km/h in the evening.

Freezing level: 2400m rising to 2800m by evening.

Friday

Mountain weather hazard: Wind. Cloudy at first but becoming fine. However, rain, heavy at times, remaining about the divide.

Wind at 1000m: NW 60 km/h rising to gale 80 km/h in the afternoon.

Wind at 2000m: NW severe gale 90 km/h. Freezing level: Above 3000m.

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ANNIVERSARIES

DEATHS

CORBETT, Amelia June –On October 21, 2022 at Ashburton. Very dearly loved wife of Andrew. Loved younger daughter of Charles and Amelia Neal. A loved sister of Charles, Owen, and Elva. In accordance with Amelia’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to: The Corbett family, c/- PO Box 6035, Ashburton 7742.

DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Errol & Ngaire Kingsbury Married at St. David’s Presbyterian Church in Cust On October 27, 1962. Congratulations and Best Wishes from your Family.

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DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Congratulations to Kevin and Patricia O’Brien Married 27 October, 1962 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Leeston. With much love from all the family.

O’BRIEN – SUNCKELL, Kevin and Patricia Congratulations and Our Best Wishes Mum and Dad

60th Diamond Wedding Love from all the family.

MOODIE, Peter –

On October 25, 2022, at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Lois. Much loved father of John, and Sharron. Loved father-in-law of the late Herbie, and Tina, and Trish. Treasured Grandad of Kirsty, Alicia, Zak, the late Dylan, and Kylie; Tia, and Shama, and a much loved greatGrandad. Messages to the Moodie family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at the Methven Golf Club, Hobbs Road, on TUESDAY, November 1, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. For anyone wishing to view the service online go to www.patersonsfuneralservic es.co.nz ‘Funeral Notices’ and click on Peter’s notice for the link.

Wednesday 2nd November 7-30pm

Tickets from $65 (fees apply)

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

on Tour

Saturday 5th November 7-30pm

The internationally acclaimed Australian Fleetwood Mac Show Running In The Shadows is heading to Ashburton to pay homage to the superstar band. The six-piece band will cover a wide range of their songs from the band who have been inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame.

The Great Haua Awa – Arts

The Great Haua Awa – Arts On Tour

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

FinalWhistle

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