Ashburton Guardian, Thursday, October 6, 2022

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Polar blast turns countryside white

shouldn’t leave any damage around.

For Mt Hutt the snow provided a good topup as they head into their final open month.

By Wednesday lunchtime ski area manager James McKenzie said they had received about 15cm, with more forecast overnight.

“It just transforms how the mountain looks,” he said.

An October polar blast has left much of Mid Canterbury with a dusting of snow.

Mount Somers had about 10cm settle yes terday morning. Federated Farmers, Mid Can terbury president David Acland said snow around this time of year is nothing unexpect ed.

“There is usually some around the last week of September, first week of October, it just de pends how much,” Acland said.

Acland said the snow shouldn’t cause too much disruption for farmers, with the ground being quite warm and dry.

“This was probably better than hav ing heavy rain,” Acland said, adding that it

The snow dump comes right in time for the second week of the school holidays with fine weather on the way towards the weekend.

“Spring skiing is sometimes the best of the year.”

McKenzie said the wind was forecast to be quite high overnight, which will affect where the snow lands on the skifield.

The main mountain is scheduled to close on October 24, eight days later than originally planned, making up for lost time at the start of the season.

Along with the season extension there will also be spring park sessions on the terrain parks until November 6.

Phillips family apology

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death on September 30, aged 65.

The publication of an article,

confirm his identity.

an error because police had yet to

online and

We are also sorry and deeply regretful because we breached a non-publication name request

that came through after publica tion from the coroner’s office in Wellington late on Monday night.

As a result, new editorial name

checking processes in-house and with the police have been intro duced to ensure this much regret ted error is not repeated.

Snow dusted the district with sheep left out to brave the conditions.

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Daniel Alvey

Bean, aka “snow pig”, braves the wintry conditions at Highbank. Bean is a 10-monthold female English bull terrier!

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Voter turnout wanes, calls for online options

Voter turnout numbers

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Ashburton is tracking towards

tion ballot

figure will likely rank high in the participation rates nationwide, but it is still cause for concern at the dwindling number of voters.

There are growing calls for online voting to be made available next time the public return to the polls in 2025 with the current postal vote system under fire as being outdated.

The Ashburton District Council hasn’t discussed online voting, but chief executive, Hamish Riach, is supportive of any initiative that will help to strengthen local democracy and encourage voting turnout.

“It will be important that any future voting system is secure and accessible, so our community can have a high level of confidence in the integrity of the results.”

As it stands, the majority of those that are actively voting in the Ashburton District use the post, he said.

“The number of votes received through

ballot boxes is still relatively low when compared with mail.”

Under the current system, voters needed to have sent their voting papers in the post by Tuesday or place it in one of the collection boxes at either the council offices, Ashburton Library, or Methven Memorial Hall before midday on Saturday.

Those are the only three drop-off options available which is two more than in 2016 when there was only one at the council offices.

More or a mobile ballot-box may be looked at in future, Riach said, to reach the smaller towns in the district.

“We have noted that some councils are using ‘roving’ ballot boxes this election and we’ll be watching their results with interest to see if the concept would be worth trialling here in the future.”

A number of elected officials around the country have called for a move away from paper forms to digital technology including Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who

District – 2022 current (as of Oct 4) vs 2019 total Ashburton 37.68% (55.05%)

Waimate 40.42% (52.04%)

Timaru 37.09% (55.01%)

Mackenzie 36.78% (60.51%)

Christchurch 31.55% (41.10%)

Hurunui 30.09% (57.18%)

Waimakariri 29.69% (46.39%)

Selwyn 27.98% (41.86%)

said she supported exploring options to increase turnout.

One candidate during the current campaign had touched on a surprising suggestion to increase voter turnout.

Openly anti-mandate Ashburton Ward and Braided Rivers Community Trust candidate, Shfire Sapphire, suggested making voting in local body elections mandatory as a way to increase turnout when she spoke at the Grey Power meet the candidates event.

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Doocey wants local approach to mental health

National MP, Matt Doocey, deplores the “Wellington knows best” approach to mental health.

Doocey, who’s National’s spokesman on mental health, was in Mid Canterbury visiting people on the front line of mental health.

He opposes the Government’s centralised health reforms where 20 district health boards have been absorbed into Health New Zealand.

Such a move is “harmful to mental health”, he said.

“I want to bring mental health and suicide services back to the community,” he said.

“It’s important to have a local approach.”

He argues mental health needs of a young Maori in South Auckland are different from a middleaged farmer in Mid Canterbury.

“Rural people want to talk to rural people not try to relate to a centralised agency in Wellington,” he added.

“We have huge issues in mental health that can only be addressed at grass roots level.”

Despite acknowledging New Zealand has “an environment where people can ask for help”, Doocey disputes that help is there when it’s needed.

He gives the Hope Walk, this Sunday at Argyle Park, as an example of talking about mental health at a local, rather than a na-

Disappointing number of drink drivers processed

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Alcohol

consumption increases both the likelihood of a vehicle crash occurring and the seriousness of the resulting injuries.

It is disappointing to report that five drivers were processed for drink driving over the last week in the Ashburton District.

Police staff in Mid Canterbury will be testing every driver stopped with the expectation of a court appearance for any driver found to be over the legal limit.

If you make plans to go out and have a few drinks, then make a follow-on plan to get home without the need to get behind the wheel and drive. Whether you have a designated sober driver, or taxi, planning is important to keep you and the community safe on our roads.

School holidays

If you are heading away for the school holidays, make sure you take the time to stop and have a break when on the roads.

Take your time to enjoy the journey to ensure you are driving fresh. It is not a race to get to the destination.

You should also make sure your property is secure before heading away.

Always lock your vehicles when you leave them and take your keys with you.

Consider a steering wheel lock, it’s a great deterrent.

Make sure you don’t leave mail to build up as that can let thieves know you are not home.

Impounded cars

I’d like to take this opportunity to caution vehicle owners who

lend vehicles for personal or work purposes.

Please ensure you check the licence status of the intended driver.

The law dictates that police must impound vehicles if driven by individuals with a certain licence status.

The vehicle is impounded at the time of the stop, which can become costly.

On top of the $150 towing fee there is also the fee for the number of days spent in the impound lot.

This is the responsibility of the vehicle owner if they wish for the vehicle to be released.

The subsequent discussion about repayment by the driver to the owner is not a matter for the tow operator nor the police to become involved in.

Matt Doocey (right) with National’s Rangitata candidate, James Meager, met with Ashburton’s mental health administrators this week.

If you are pulled over by police, you can expect to be tested for drink driving.

Old facilities to be sold off

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

The Ashburton District Council plans to sell off its obsolete civic building and library facilities.

Once the new Ashburton library and civic centre, Te Pātaka o kā Tuhituhi and Te Waharoa a Hine Paaka, is completed next year, chief executive Hamish Riach said the old buildings will be put up for sale.

“The existing council offices, that includes the main building at 5 Baring Square West and the land that currently houses council car parking, garages and the relocatable chambers, and the library building will eventually all be offered for sale.”

A report on the proposed future sale of the buildings is expected to go to the council before the end of this year, he said.

Contractor Naylor Love Canterbury is building the new $56.75 million facility which remains on track for the revised completion of mid-2023.

At that time, the outdated buildings will no longer be required.

Riach said the council would likely relocate the building used as the council chambers to the EA Networks Centre.

“Where it could easily be converted for use by sports groups and organisations, or by health professionals like physiothera-

Arowhenua gifted the names for the new library and civic building, with the library known as Te Pātaka o kā Tuhituhi and the civic centre as Te Waharoa a Hine Paaka. Te Pātaka o kā Tuhituhi means the storehouse of written publications, while Te Waharoa a Hine Paaka derives from an ancient matai tree that once stood at Alford Forest. Known as Hine Paaka, the tree was a significant landmark to Maori travelling through the district.

pists or massage therapists.”

The three-storey council building was built in 1974 with a basement and the ability to add a fourth storey, but that was scuttled by the changes to the building standards following the Canterbury earthquakes.

Issues with the building were first signalled in 2004 and while a new facility was on the radar, the council’s administration building has been periodically

reshaped internally to accommodate growing staff numbers and changing community needs.

The earthquake-damaged library on Havelock Street was built around 1963 and has had several additions to the building over the years.

The new library, Te Pātaka a kā Tuhituhi, will be a major upgrade, both in size and modernity, from the existing library.

The project received $20 mil-

SHORT SHARP&

Winter energy payments

Mid Canterbury seniors will receive four days of Winter Energy payment with their October 11 superannuation payments. The payouts have ended for the year and will resume from May 1 to October 1, next year. Ministry for Seniors advises people with concerns about how they’ll manage without it, to refer to Work and Income’s online eligibility tool.

Covid testing centre

The Ashburton Covid-19 Community Testing Centre at 48 South Street is closing and the final operating day will be October 11. Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury’s Hector Matthews, said the centre is closing as local pharmacies and healthcare providers are able to manage the decreased demand in the area. A PCR test is available from local healthcare providers while Rapid Antigen Tests are available from Allenton Pharmacy, Tancred Street Dispensary, and Wises Pharmacy.

Bad berries

Frozen berries are being recalled after a potential link to the cases of Hepatitis A. The recall a ects all batches and date ranges of the following products: Pams Frozen Mixed Berries 500g, Pams Frozen Two Berry Mix 1kg, Pams Frozen Two Berry Mix 750g Pams Frozen Smoothie Berry Mix 500g, Pams Raspberries 500g,Pams Raspberries 350g The products are being removed from New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square stores nationwide.

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lion from the Government’s shovel-ready infrastructure programme.

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Seniors encouraged to get out there

President of Age Concern, Ashburton, Jan McClelland, is encouraging Mid Canterbury seniors to return to the activities they enjoyed before Covid.

She said seniors have shown resilience over Covid and “have done all the right things” but it’s time to start living again.

“What we’re experiencing is the new normal and, as long as seniors are careful, they should enjoy that sense

of community and connections that have been lost,” she said.

McClelland supported the UN International Day of Older Persons on October 1 and celebrated its theme of “resilience of older people in a changing world”.

“It’s an annual reminder of their value in our communities and a chance to celebrate their significant contribution,” Minister for Seniors, Ayesha Verrall said.

McClelland endorses tips for being released from Covid, listed by the Minister for Seniors, Ayesha Verrall in her monthly newsletter:

■ Call a friend you haven’t spoken to for a while

■ Reach out to someone new in your community

■ Join in – take up a new activity or learn something new

■ Join an interest group in your area

■ Volunteer your time and knowledge.

Addictions and my traumatic childhood

Hi.

My name is Phill Hooper and I haven’t had a game of disc golf for 21 hours.

Yes, my disc golf addiction is alive and well and thanks to QEII it was well fed recently.

A gang of us disc golf groupies ventured south to Waimate to play the course there. Yep, I know what you’re thinking, what the hell is a disc golf course doing in Waimate?

Well, my friend, not only do they have a really nice wee ninehole course there, they are also adding an eighteen-hole course in the near future and they have a disc golf shop in town as well.

I would hazard a guess that it’s not the most thriving business in town, but it’s there!

Unfortunately, it wasn’t open for us to check out.

A visit to Waimate is a traumatic experience for me, a real mixture of emotions. Most recently, that is where we met our family member Bowie the dog. He was bred on the outskirts of town.

So, there’s some nice fuzzies

Phill Hooper

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going on from that.

Further back (a long way now) I remember driving into Waimate and the big white horse on the hill coming into view.

I remember staying in the Victoria Park cabins and wandering down the road to the park to see the wallabies. These are also very fond memories.

But they are completely overshadowed by the memory of the reason we were staying in the cabins in Waimate, TAP-DANCING.

Oh yes, not only did Mother like to embarrass us three Hooper boys in our home town, she got her kicks by shipping us around the bloody South Island to do the same.

Maybe Mother had a tap-dancing addiction similar to our disc golf one and she also had to feed

it at any opportunity?

Wait! I think I feel some compassion and understanding towards her now. This could be a huge turning point for me. Maybe I can move on with my life without the ‘tap-dancing trauma’ counselling and waking in the middle of the night screaming “Don’t make me go out there

and sing and dance to Two Little Boys”.

Wait! Two Little Boys, that was sung by Rolf Harris!

Oh God, there’s a whole new line of nightmares.

Till next week

Hoo roo

Phill Hooper Shuffle one two.

The tap-dancing trio the Hooper brothers (from left): Mark, Greg and Phillip Hooper.

Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

We have had a Maple Villa become available in our popular resort.

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.

Situated close to the Resort Lodge.

Jan McClelland

Lovely grub

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Retiring councillors say goodbyes

It will be a long time before Cr Stuart Wilson stops looking at potholes when he drives around the Ashburton District.

The long-time councillor retired on Wednesday after 12 years around the Council table, a lot of it spent talking about ways to improve the district’s roading network.

A farmer before he was elected to Council in 2010, Cr Wilson said he might be called on to run the odd farming errand for his sons, but he and wife Betty were looking forward to driving in his vintage Morris 8 Sport to visit friends further afield.

Over the past 12 years, Council has dictated their holidays with many days spent in meetings and workshops.

“Council has been such a huge part of my life and I will miss the fellowship of other councillors and those I have worked with along the way,” he said.

“I set out to improve our roads and I have tried my best. People are now beginning to realise how hard it is for local government to make their roads better when Waka Kotahi doesn’t have money to subsidise the work.”

Cr Wilson said he would still be keeping an interested eye on Council business, including the progress of the second urban bridge.

Other retiring Councillors to say farewell at yesterday’s final meeting of the current term were Cr Angus McKay (who has served nine years), Cr Diane Rawlinson (six years) and John Falloon (three years).

Cr McKay was Mayor when the EA Networks Centre opened in 2015 and he says that landing the $35 million project

close to both deadline and budget was a highlight of his time around the Council table.

He was Mayor from 2010 until 2016, and a councillor for the Ashburton ward from 2019-2022.

He is planning to spend more time working in his private business, which cans and exports dairy milk powder from a new plant at the Ashburton Business Park.

Cr Rawlinson was first elected to council in 2016 and has served two terms. She says two bodies of work stand out for her – traffic upgrades through the Tinwald corridor and the siting of the new library and civic centre, now about half-way through construction.

As a resident of Tinwald, she looks forward to the traffic lights Waka Kotahi is now

Hamish Riach - Chief Executive

planning at the corner of State Highway 1, Agnes Street and Lagmhor Road, and she will also be keeping a close eye on the progress of the second bridge. She plans to expand on her work as a celebrant.

Cr Falloon is going back to his primary job, as an accountant, though he is considering learning to fish in his new spare time.

He says a change in his time that was positive for Council was the move to two-weekly meetings. Pre-covid, Council committees met separately and then as a full body over the course of a six-week cycle, but during the pandemic Councillors met every two weeks – often over Zoom –and dealt with all Council business at the same time.

The changes were retained post-Covid.

No let up in business during last week

There has been no easing off of the workload for both Council and elected Councillors in this last week before the Local Elections.

But there has been a bit of banter, especially from the four Councillors who are retiring from Local Government, as they tend to final duties. Cr Stuart Wilson, who leaves after 12 years, came to a recent activity briefing dressed in the same tweed jacket and shirt he wore to his first Council meeting in 2010 – and while he might have reminisced for a minute, the wheels of Council did not stop turning. The agenda for yesterday’s final meeting was also a typical workload, from progressing the Ashburton Airport Development Plan, to reviewing the Community Honours Awards Policy

and setting community grants. While that work was in the public arena, a mountain of reading and understanding of issues was done out of the public eye, as is often the case with council business.

So thank you to not only those Councillors who are retiring, but to all Councillors for their work this term. It has certainly been a memorable one as we negotiated a pandemic and learned to govern by Zoom, while also managing to keep the new civic library and administration building on track, and deal with historic flooding.

Early this Saturday afternoon, we will likely know who will sitting around the Council table for the next three years, and who will be on the Methven Community Board.

The new councillors will be sworn in at a special council meeting on 27 October, and will have already undergone some training with Local Government New Zealand. It will be a learning journey for new councillors as they are also brought up to speed by staff on Council projects and day-to-day operations. The campaign encouraging residents to vote in the current Local Elections is in its final days and you will have seen advertising in newspapers and on social media and radio urging people to have their say, and I hope you do.

It is not too late, though the deadline for votes to be received is noon on Saturday, so it is too late to vote by post. You can still vote by filling out your voting papers and taking them to Council’s main offices in Ashburton, or the Ashburton Public Library, or to

Final days to cast your vote

Only a few days remain to vote in the Local Elections, which close at noon on Saturday 8 October.

Postal voting has closed, but voting papers can still be hand delivered to one of the district’s ballot boxes – located at the Ashburton Public Library, at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall in Methven and at Council’s Baring Square West offices in Ashburton, and alll will be open up until noon on the last day of voting.

If your papers didn’t arrive, are damaged or you forgot to enrol to vote, you may be able to cast a special vote.

You need to be on the electoral roll to request a special vote and you will need to cast your special vote in person at Council's offices. See our voteashburton.nz for more information.

the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall.

Voting bins will be collected just after noon on Saturday 8 October and the contents couriered to Electionz.com in Christchurch for counting. In the event of closely-contested seats, these votes may make a difference.

By the close of voting, we are expecting that at least half of the eligible 23,124 voters in the Ashburton district will have had their say.

Residents can expect to see the result on our website within a few hours of the polls closing, however the official declaration won’t be made until 13 October, and the new Council will get down to business only after it is sworn in.

Retiring Councillors (from left) John Falloon, Diane Rawlinson, Stuart Wilson and Angus McKay.

New speed rules for safer travel to school

Council has been encouraged by the number of submissions to a plan that proposes reducing speeds around urban schools to 30km/h, but says the whole community needs to be on board for the safety measures to work.

Feedback is being sought on a draft interim speed management plan, which aims to reduce speed outside schools as part of a national programme, and Council also wants to manage speeds on the edges of towns where populations have increased, and in areas with a high number of pedestrians and cyclists.

Infrastructure Services Group Manager

Neil McCann encouraged people to take a look at the 21 maps where it was proposed to permanently drop the speed limit outside urban schools to 30km/h.

“If adopted, it would mean parts of Walnut Avenue, outside Ashburton College, would be 30km/h, as well as parts of Creek Road, Middle Road and Belt Road. This would be a permanent speed limit in place at all times.

“The 30km/h speed limits are proposed around other urban schools where there are walking and cycling facilities, and 60 km/h speed limits at rural schools where the majority of students get to and from school by vehicle, so we want people to take a look and see what they think. We are asking all residents and parents of children at those schools, people who

live by schools, and those who travel past schools to be part of the feedback.”

Mr McCann said slower speeds outside schools had been something the community had asked for previously and a recent change to Ministry of Transport rules meant Council could now do it.

Over 40 submissions have already been received on the topic.

“It will make kids safer when travelling to school and give parents more confidence to allow their children to walk or cycle to school. Lower speeds may increase journey times by a minute or so, but they will also support safer travel and recreation for local residents outside of school times.”

Mr McCann said the Council was still

committed to improving the condition of its roads, which was a separate issue to lowering speeds on some streets.

“We acknowledge there is a lot of maintenance to be done and we have budgeted $13.1m for our subsidised roading maintenance and renewal programme this year, with an additional $1.7m unsubsidised funding for rehabilitation of sections of sealed roads. However, the three key things we are proposing in this speed management plan are because of the activity at school and surrounding environment rather than the roads themselves.”

Read the consultation document at ashburtondc.govt.nz; submissions close at 5pm on 16 October.

Activities for all weather these holidays

Planning around the weather might be tricky these school holidays, but there's plenty to do inside and outside our facilities.

You can get your hands dirty at the Ashburton Public Library, which is running garden-themed activities.

The sessions run from 10.30am until 11.30am and on Monday next week they'll be making miniature forts, on Wednesday decorating a pot and planting a seed, and on Friday making a lei.

EA Networks Centre is once again running its popular holiday programme, with

Women-only pool sessions

EA Networks Centre will this month begin trialling sessions for women only at its swimming pools.

The sessions will run from 5.30pm until 7pm and the first will be on Sunday 16 October.

Community Services Group Manager Steve Fabish said that women would be able to experience swimming in a completely private space.

“Their reasons for seeking that privacy could be cultural or religious, or some women might just not be comfortable swimming with all genders together.

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Whatever the reason, we want women to be able to come to our pools for time out and to meet other women in a welcoming and comfortable space.”

The aquatic space includes a 25m lap pool, leisure pool with lazy river, learn to swim pool, as well as a spa and steam room.

Swimmers will not be able to be seen by people using the indoor courts and gym areas.

The sessions are available to women aged 16 and over, and pool users will pay $5 per person. The centre will provide all female staff for the sessions, including lifeguards and poolside support people.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

WALNUT AVENUE RAIL CROSSING CLOSURE

Waka Kotahi has advised that the railway section of Walnut Avenue, between West and East Streets, will be closed to traffic for seven weeks until Sunday 13 November.

A pedestrian crossing will operate at the site on school days from 8am until 5pm, but outside those times pedestrians will need to use the rail footbridge about 600m south of the work area. The pedestrian crossing at Walnut Avenue will not operate during school holidays, 3-14 October.

For the duration of the seven-week closure, a temporary pedestrian refuge will be in place opposite the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum to assist crossing State Highway 1.

PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURES

Ashburton District Council gives public notice of a proposal to temporarily close roads to ordinary vehicle traffic to enable the holding of a community event – Light up the Night Christmas Event.

Roads proposed to be closed:

• EAST STREET, from Moore Street to Havelock Street

• TANCRED STREET, from East Street to Cass Street

• BURNETT STREET, from East Street to Cass Street

Period of Closure: From 1.00pm until 12.00am on FRIDAY, 02 December 2022.

activities like dodgeball and basketball, as well as painting and bingo. Field trips around Geraldine, Timaru and Ashburton are planned next week.

The disc golf course beside EA Networks Centre is a free activity if you have your own disc or frisbee. The centre hires out discs as needed and the first tee is right beside the main carpark.

The Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum also has fun and creative activities and workshops over the holidays. You can create your own pinhole camera and colour swatch, enjoy paper crafts and make miniature morsels - just drop in!

RUBBISH AND RECYCLING

MONDAY 24 OCTOBER, LABOUR DAY

There is no change to kerbside rubbish and recycling collections on Monday 24 October and the kerbside collection will take place as usual. The Ashburton Resource Recovery Park will be open from 9am until 5pm, but the Rakaia Resource Recovery Park will be closed. Please use your windstrap, no matter the weather!

Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge notice of their objection and the grounds for their objection in writing by post or email to the Council, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton by 4.00PM on FRIDAY, 14 October 2022

NEIL McCANN Group Manager Infrastructure Services

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

Roads proposed to be closed:

• LE BRETONS ROAD, from Christys Road intersection

• LE BRETONS ROAD, from Denshires Road South intersection

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

Period of Closure: From 8.30am until 5.30pm on SUNDAY, 20 November 2022. Detours will be available and signposted.

Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge notice of their objection and the grounds for their objection in writing by post or email to the Council, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton by 4.00PM on FRIDAY, 21 October 2022.

NEIL McCANN Group Manager Infrastructure Services

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The scene of a mock crash to promote road safety to Ashburton College students.

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Time to alter, adapt the way we vote

We’re a pretty fussy society these days when it comes to getting things done.

The easier, the better. Anything that’s not too stressful, or requires minimal output is a task easily accomplished. Throw a few more steps in and life gets in the way and people often procrastinate.

Calls for a change in the way we vote in not only local body elections, but also general elections are starting to mount and in a world driven by technology, it’s perhaps a little bit late in coming.

As the Ashburton District tracks towards a significantly low voter turnout this week of somewhere around the 50 per cent mark, there’s enough proof in the pudding that changes need to happen that you could even have leftovers.

While the digital world is user-friendly and quick and easy, it’s also fraught with dangers.

There’s those out there in the world who like to exploit such things as elections and anything that can have a direct result on the way of life and you could bet your last pair of socks that if something was introduced to bring voting into the technological age that there would be people sitting there ready to try and cheat the system in some way, shape of form.

So, it’s got to be compact. It’s got to be secure. And people need to be able to use their

devices to make such important decisions with real confidence that it’s actually going to work and not be thwarted by some outside party.

erations who tend to live and die by the phone or device attached to their hand. I’d know, I’m one of them.

Of course, the more traditional

the eligible voting population then it’s a huge success and allows for some serious room for growth.

You’ll never get everyone, because simply put, not everyone cares what happens around the council table or at the government level, even if they should.

A 50 per cent turnout isn’t a completely horrible outcome. Especially given some of the horrifically low turnouts we’ll see across other parts of the country – but surely, we want to be better than just half?

Give an online voting platform option and you’d almost guarantee that we’d see at least a 20 per cent rise in voter turnout, especially from the younger gen-

methods must also remain. We can’t cater for the majority and completely ignore everyone else. And there will be those, like me, who live and breathe in the digital space, but still find a real sense of importance in ticking a box on a ballot paper and handing it in whether it be postal, or at the polling booths.

If we could get to somewhere close to the 75 per cent mark of

It’s good to see the Ashburton District Council boss, Hamish Riach is open to the idea of bringing change forward for discussion at some point in the future, because if we keep resting on our laurels and going with the tried and true, there’s every possibility the turnout numbers will get worse as time goes on.

Change can be tough. There’s no doubt about that. But with the right plans in place, the negatives of change in this instance wouldn’t even get close to the plentiful positives that could come from it.

Matt Markham

If we could get to somewhere close to the 75 per cent mark of the eligible voting population then it’s a huge success.

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Modern large scale dairy BCI irrigated farm with almost all cows wintered on.

Total area flat combined with good quality soils, excellent rainfall, proven production (406,000 kgs/MS average past 5 years), milking 880 cows and wintering majority on farm.

Very tidy 54 bale rotary dairy shed with in-shed feeding, double pond effluent, excellent

range of farm building, grain storage and pivot irrigation to 136 hectares.

Executive five bedroom homestead with a further three other homes.

A great proven dairy unit located in the favoured foothills of Mid Canterbury.

A great opportunity to take control of your costs.

Allenton 7 Bennett Place

Allenton 11 Walshs Road

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Home Is Where The Heart Is

161 Harrison Street, ALLENTON

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

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

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

There is a separate living room which is accessed through doors to the dining space.

The sun streams into the living area which adds to

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the appeal of this home.

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

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View: Saturday, 10.45am - 11.15am

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6 Filey Place, ALLENTON

Do not delay in viewing this beautiful four bedroom family property, located in a very quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Allenton.

The open plan kitchen, dining and living room as well as the separate lounge provides space for the whole family.

Enjoy the sun that streams into these living spaces.

The master bedroom has an en suite and walkin robe and doors that open out to the garden.

The other three bedrooms are all doubles and are serviced by a family bathroom and separate toilet.

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Ample storage throughout the home and a separate laundry.

Two heat pumps and a 'heat pad' in the living room for comfortable living.

There are two outdoor patio areas along with a gorgeous garden. This property will not be on the market long!

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Offers Over: $725,000 Web ID AUW3389393

View: Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

Modern Finishes on a Character Classic

3 Havelock Street, ALLENTON

Step inside this three bedroom plus study home and you are sure to be impressed! Located in the sought after inner west side this very tidy and spacious home will appeal to the most astute buyer whether it be a family or an investor.

Meeting the healthy homes standards all the work has been done and this property is move in ready. The living area is an absolute sun trap and this combined with the deck area make this spot ideal for those summer barbecues.

With neutral modern floor coverings throughout

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and the freshly painted interior combined with the single garage this property won't be on the market long.

You will be certain that this home and location ticks all the boxes!

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Offers over: $430,000 Web ID AUW3450012

View: Saturday, 11.30am - 12 noon

A Family Dream Opportunity

121 Racecourse Road, ALLENTON

Set on a beautifully established 2786m2 section sits this well-appointed large family home that has plenty of room for everyone. Six bedrooms have built-in wardrobes plus there are two bathrooms and two toilets in the home and a bathroom and toilet in the sleep-out. A bright and sunny kitchen with all the modern conveniences is central to the spacious living and dining making it social and convenient for family living. Keep everyone warm in winter and cool in summer with the three heat pumps, one in the lounge, one in the hall and the

other in the sleepout. Entertain on the sunny deck that stretches along the side of the house or simply just relax in the sun watching your children play. Life will be easy and convenient for a busy family with the double internal access garage and the home handyman will be happy in the large garden shed and separate workshop. Enquire today!

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Allenton Location

25 Middle Road, ALLENTON This lovely brick and weatherboard home is set on a 878m2 section in Allenton.

There are four bedrooms and the two bathrooms have been updated. You will love the open plan living consisting of a spacious lounge, flowing into the dining and updated kitchen.

There's a separate laundry that is adjacent to the kitchen and has plenty of storage.

Outside there is a deck area that catches the sun and makes the perfect spot for outdoor living.

This house has recently been re-wired, painted and has had new plumbing and a new roof. This lovely home really does tick all the boxes and is a must see!

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Offers over: $520,000 Web ID AUW3445390

View: Saturday, 12.15pm - 12.45pm

Brick

137 Walnut Avenue, ALLENTON

This permanent material home is situated on a large tidy section of 814 square metres. It will appeal to many, whether it be a first home, a renovation project or an investment with subdivision potential. Conveniently located directly across the road from the Ashburton Domain and close to restaurants, shops, Ashburton Intermediate School and Ashburton College.

There are two bedrooms with room for a third. Spacious kitchen with adjoining dining and a separate lounge heated by a lovely big log fire.

Single car garaging, carport and plenty of off-street parking.

Don't delay and come and have a look for yourself, this opportunity could be yours!

Offers over: $435,000 Web ID AUW3409411

Brand New and Coming Soon

19A Baker Street, ALLENTON

Tucked away in a private rear section, this home will be brand new. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, master with en suite and WIR.

Open plan kitchen, dining and living areas perfectly positioned for the sun and heated with a heat pump. There is a separate laundry as you walk through to the double garage. The property will be easy care with room for off-street parking.

Offers Over: $675,000 Web ID AUW3376570

Handy Location and Available Now

21 River Terrace, ASHBURTON

Solid brick four bedroom home is ready and waiting for someone to come along and make it their own. Featuring a roomy living area with polished wooden floors, heated by a heat pump and a nightstore. The bedrooms have plenty of space with built-in wardrobes. Main bathroom has a shower and toilet plus a separate shower room. A single garage with internal access and good offstreet parking.

Offers over: $415,000 Web ID AUW3378030

West Side Location

111 Alford Forest Road, ALLENTON

A property with great attributes and is awaiting new owners to bring it to life.

This solid brick home with wooden joinery is set on a private back section and ticks all the boxes.

It has a separate sunny lounge room and the original kitchen is open plan with the dining area. Three good sized double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and storage.

The bathroom has a shower and bath and there is a separate toilet.

Sit in the sun on the spacious covered veranda and

relax while your children or pets play in the large fully fenced yard.

The handy location is close to schools, shops and town.

There is plenty of room for your cars in the fully lockable four-car garage. Don't miss this opportunity!

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Don't Delay!

78A Eton Street, HAMPSTEAD

This property offers extra space for vehicles and a campervan. Open plan kitchen/dining/ living area heated by a log burner or heat pump. Well-appointed kitchen with lots of storage. Three double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. Master bedroom with en suite. Positioned for the sun with solar panels, easy care gardens and a lovely patio area. Secure fencing for small children or pets. Don’t delay, call now to view this property.

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Grand Opportunity

9 Catherwood Avenue, ALLENTON

Step inside this gorgeous architecturally designed home positioned on a double section in two titles amongst a beautiful established garden and situated in a prime location. Five bedrooms, two living areas, three counting the beautiful light filled atrium plus a separate office. Ample storage and triple car garaging. Some remedial work will be required to this property which will provide an excellent opportunity for the astute buyer.

Offers over: $835,000 Web ID AUW3358826

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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.

Wednesdays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Held at Staveley Community Hall at 2pm. Pickleball Ashburton Every Wednesday from 9.30am - 11.30am at EA Networks Centre.

St Stephen’s Anglican Church Holy Communion at 10am on Park Street. Age Concern Ashburton Programme for the elderly runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am.

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

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

MSA Tai Chi

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

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

Device Drop-In Sessions

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

Art Addicts

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

Mid Canterbury Linedancers

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

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

Waireka Croquet Club

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

Thursdays

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

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

9.30am - 11am at St Stephen’s Parish Centre.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fridays

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

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

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

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

Saturdays

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

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club Social play from 1.30pm at 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton

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

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

Seventh-Day Adventist Church

• 10am, Weekly worship & Bible Study.

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

Vintage Car Club

86 Maronan Road, Tinwald

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

Waireka Croquet Club

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

Sundays

Ashburton Anglican Parish

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

St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

10am Morning Worship. Service led by Rev. Eric Mattock. All welcome. Sinclair Centre, Park Street.

Grace Presbyterian Church 10am at 63 Princes Street.

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

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

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

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Mbambo. 48 Allens Road.

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 6, 10.00am. St David’s Union Church. Fit Kidz for pre-schoolers and caregivers. 48 Allens Road.

Thursday October 6, 7.00pm. St David’s Union Church. Spring Tour 2022 – ‘Delighting in the Word’. Speaker: Robyn Young. 48 Allens Road.

Friday October 7, 6.00am. St David’s. Women’s Circuit Training. 48 Allens Road.

Saturday October 8, 9.00am to noon. St David’s Union Church. St David’s Fair & Garage Sale. 48 Allens Road.

Sunday October 9, 9.30am. St David’s Union Church. Worship Service led by Rev Henry

Monday October 10, 6.00am. St David’s Union Church. Women’s Circuit Training. 48 Allens Road.

Tuesday October 11, 9.30am. St David’s Union Church. Walking Group meets outside church, 48 Allens Road.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, October 11, 12, 13, 9.00am to noon. St David’s Union Church. Children’s Holiday Programme. 48 Allens Road.

Wednesday October 12, 6.00am. St David’s Union Church. Women’s Circuit Training. 48 Allens Road.

Friday October 14, 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. Meting Friday October 28, 2pm at the Domain Pavilion.

Waireka Croquet Club

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

Ashburton Musical Club

A Musical Celebration, Saturday October 8, 7.30pm, at the Sinclair Centre. Features Ruth Hall’s RAD Trio. We welcome non-members $5 with students free supper will be served.

Fair and Garage Sale

St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Allenton. Saturday October 8, 9am-12 noon. Baking, preserves, jams, pickles, walnuts, plants, white elephant stall, garage sale. Morning tea, BBQ, children’s games and more.

Creative Fibre

Monday, October 17, 10am. Plains Museum.

The Plains Railway Precinct

Sunday October 9, Open 11am-4pm. Vintage Railcar & miniature Train Rides operating, Ashburton Fire Museum, Lynn Museum & Ashburton Woodworkers Open. Hot Food & Coffee available, Popup Playground & more. 62 Maronan Road, Tinwald, Ashburton.

Weavers Group

October 15, 10am. Ashfords Mill House (upstairs).

Ashburton Travel Club

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

YMCA Holiday Programme

Monday October 10, 12 noon-3.00pm, Pop-ups, Hinds Domain.

Tuesday October 11, 12 noon-3.00pm, Pop-ups, Friedlander Park.

Wednesday October 12, 12 noon-3.00pm, Mayfield Domain.

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

Salmon Run

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

Vintage Car Club

86 Maronan Road, Tinwald. The Museum and Parts Shed will be open on the following Saturdays during October, from 10am to 12 noon: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.

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Ashburton Bowling Club

At the Friday Triples played at Allenton on the September 23, a composite team including Ashburton’s M Anderson and J Kewish, came fifth.

On the September 27, Ashburton Ladies gathered to begin their campaign for the new season with the Ladies Drawn Triples – 3 games each to be played. The eventual winners were Heather Goodall’s team, with Margaret Watson and Shirley Maw.  Many congratulations Ladies!

On the September 29 Ashburton Ladies began their Ladies Championship Tri ples draw. This will continue on Tuesday and Thursday, 4th and 6th October, at 10.00am, and beyond if necessary. On Saturday the 1st, Ashburton’s Saturday Rollover Triples started off. On a very cold day we had a good turnout of trusty regulars and started our season Saturdays. Runners-up were: A Gibbs, J Ryk, M Eder, W Lee with 2 wins, 8 ends, 19 points and the winners were T Blain, N Stuthridge, R Dakers, H Gray with 2 wins, 12 ends, 18 points. Well done everyone who attended, it really was very cold!

For the diary: Ashburton’s first Friday Triples will be played on October 14 at 12.30 pm.

Whilst introducing the new members to our Club during our prize giving last week, Ashburton Bowling Club will still welcome anyone interested in taking up bowls as a leisure sport. We are in a very handy part of Ashburton town, ie inside the Domain. Please contact the Club for information or just come along!

Club Days are Tuesday, Thursday, Sat urday. A quiet start to the season, but there is plenty to come. Good bowling everyone!

Ashburton Combined Friendship Club

Our mini-speaker Athol Allington comes from Waimate where he had an af ter-school job at the CFCA, a South Can terbury Stock and Station firm which also operated, what seemed at the time, quite a large department store as well grocery stores, car dealership (Ford) and farm machinery (IH).  Rural New Zealand in the 1950s and 60s.

Athol joined the CFCA when he left school, working in the department store in display and window dressing. He transferred to Timaru but eventually Dalgety’s took over and the department store closed. Athol then worked as a contract Window Dresser in Timaru and later worked at the Timaru Top 10 Hol iday Park, and also worked in building and log cabin building.

Our main speaker was Owen Moore from the Ashburton Aviation Museum. In 1974 a small group of enthusiasts formed an Historic Aviation Society. A few years later they bought a Harvard aircraft from the RNZAF but had no money to pay for it nor anywhere to store or display it.

The people of Ashburton quickly raised the money to buy the plane but years of fund raising, and voluntary labour were required to build the hanger and start the museum. Owen explained that the goal is to build another super hang ar and develop a Function Centre with a capacity of 300–400 people. Owen showed slides and outlined the history of the more notable planes in the muse um including the DC3, Skyhawk, Harrier Jump Jet, MIG, Vampire, Gloster Meteor and amazingly a Devon with only 17 fly ing hours but unfortunately spent part of its life as a fowl house!

The museum encourages visitors to get close to the planes and have a good look. It prefers to own the planes on dis play rather than on long term loan.

The museum is a treasure and is a must visit when you have visitors from out of town. Meetings second Tuesday of month, 9.30 am Hotel Ashburton.  Vis itors welcome. Phone Joe 0274 339 018.  ashcomboclub@gmail.com.

Ashburton Country Lions

President Jeanette welcomed everyone, including 14 visitors from the Wana ka Lions club and one member from the Rakaia Lions Club. Lion Betty from Wanaka, who used to be a member of our Club when she lived in Ashburton, introduced her members.

Apologies were received. Boards cir culated for the Daycare driving Roster, Ashburton Lion’s Car Trial, the mystery bus trip and rugby gates roster. Pres ident Jeanette’s quote for the month. Time is like a river; you cannot touch the same water twice because the flow

that has passed will never come again.  Enjoy every moment of your Life.”

To get into the spirit of Spring, members were asked to wear a fancy hat – lots of interesting hats and fascinators adorned the girls. Members donated toiletries as recognition of World Service Day. This year Birthright will be the recipient of these goods.

Members also donated to Child Cancer. Lion Sue is the Mid-Canterbury co-ordi nator for this group and currently work ing with fouir local families and said the donation is greatly appreciated and will help immensely in supporting these families. The Camp Quality raffle was very successful, and once again the club is very grateful for the support from our community. The sales of Lily bulbs went well again this year. Several members had enjoyed catching up for a natter at the monthly informal lunch, and some went to the movies. The Liquid Amber tree has now been planted in the gar den at Lake Hood, alongside the plaque commemorating 35years of our club.

Thanks was received from The Daycare unit for donations of baking, their cli ents very appreciative of a sweet treat to take home.

With covid restrictions now lifted, the club will once again assist with the pickup of clients each Friday and taking them to the Daycare unit and driving them home at the end of the day. Plans are underway for the annual Toot for Tucker, November 21 and the Festive Forest in December.

After dinner, Lions Moyra and Coleen organided a Give us a Clue competi tion with a team from our club and the Wanaka ladies competing.  The Wanaka girls came out the winner. It was a lot of fun and there was much laughter from those watching the “charades”. We then all had to get up and attempt to do some line-dancing – think we need some more practice there. The raffle was drawn, and the Tail Twisters, Sheila and Cynthia finished off the evening with their usual fines and jokes.

President Jeanette thanked the Wana ka ladies for joining us and closed the meeting.  A fun night was had by all.

Ashburton Golf Club

Another busy weekend just gone down at the Brandon.

On Saturday we had the Bermaline tro phy and Barnett Vase to play for, both Par rounds. Winner of the Bermaline for handicaps under 18 was Hamish Niles who shot a very good level par round for a 4-up, just pipping Brian Mee and Bruce Day. In the Barnett for over 18 handicaps Jack Middleton snuck home with a 1-up, winning on countback from John Ramsey. Well done to everyone.

Then on Sunday we had the County Stroke, where teams from Tinwald, May field and Rakaia joined us to compete for the Mayor’s Cup. Top lady of the day was Sally Smith from Rakaia with a great nett 66, one shot clear of Mary Lou Watson. The top ladies team though went to Mayfield with a four player combined score of 290, one shot clear of Tinwald. Top man for the day was Harley Davies from Mayfield with a level par round for net 68, two shots clear of George Brown.

The men’s team was very tight with 2 shots separating the top three teams, but the home team just snuck it with

the Ash boys combined 292. Well done George, Terry, Tom and Paddy. Then the overall teams score for the Mayor’s Cup could not be split, with both Tinwald and Mayfield locked on 584, so it was agreed that the cup would be shared. A great day, great golfing friends and well presented course. Thanks to all. This Saturday we have the Hydraulink Open. 36 holes of stroke for men and ladies. It will be a wonderful day. Spon sored by Dan and Abbey Bruce and the gang at Hydraulink Mid and South Canty. A strong field will be playing the course, that will be set up to test us. We have the Aorangi Cups on the line for the best men’s and Ladies gross scores, and the Brandon Cups for net scores. There will be plenty of prizes, graded by the number of entries. Long drives, nearest the pins. This is open to any club golfer from across the district, get your entry in and come and test yourself. En try forms available on the website. The course is still open to regular 18 hole and 9 hole golfers, but please check the website for revised start times. Coming up next week we also have the Lions Charity tournament on Thursday 13th. This is always a great day, expertly run by the Lions and a great fundraiser for local charities, again, entry details on the website. That will do, see you around the course. Good golfing.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

Several of our members have been in Dunedin this past weekend competing in the SI Doubles on Saturday, SI Singles on Sunday and the SI Pointing at the end of each day.

SI Doubles: Karen & Neville Bensdorp were 3rd equal in the Championship, Richard Browne and partner 1st, Chris tine Taylor and partner 3rd respectively in the Championship Consolation, with Mavis Thompson and partner 3rd equal in the Bowl.

SI Singles: Richard Browne was runner up in the Championship, and Christine Taylor won the Plate. SI Pointing: No top placings were awarded to Ashbur ton players. The Club hosted a group of ex-teachers last week who meet annual ly and travel from all points of the South Island. They had a fun day and enjoyed our hospitality.  Many thanks to Marion, Karen, Shelagh, Peter and Kate in host ing this.

Best of luck to some of our members who are competing in the SI Masters this weekend in Timaru. Over Christchurch Show Weekend we will be hosting the Clubs NZ in town, which is open to any member of a chartered club. Numbers are growing each week so we look for ward to this event to be held over the three days.

Remember to join us about 1pm at 115 Racecourse Road, on Tuesday, Wednes day and/or Saturday to learn our game.  Equipment and tuition are available.

Ashburton Toastmasters

Our local group was joined by a con tingent from the Alpine Toastmasters Club Timaru to assist with the first club contest this year. The two contest cat egories were humorous speech delivery and table topics this time. A number of local club members took part as con

testants while the remaining members performed official duties such as judg ing, vote tallying, timekeeping, and con test chair.

The overall calibre of speeches delivered was high and entertaining to the atten tive audience. Humorous Speech contest chair, Robin, introduced the speakers David, Coby, and Matt. The winner was Coby Snowden with her speech titled ‘Say my name.’  Second and third place went to Matt Marshall and David Eason respectively. The purpose of humorous speeches is providing the opportunity for contestants to improve their speech skills and recognise the value of humour in speeches. Contest chair, Jeff, intro duced each speaker of the eight entries in the Table Topics contest.  First place went to Matt Marshall. David Eason fol lowed up in second place and Robin Mc Climont came in third.

In table topics, the speaker is given a topic without any prior preparation time and is asked to deliver an impromptu structured speech lasting one to two minutes. Judges consider speech com ponents, content, logic, purpose, body language, voice production, and gram mar. A hearty thanks to Lisa and her team from Timaru for their assistance and support. Also to our local contest officials. The top two from each contest will now progress through to compete at the area contest next month. Meetings are held fortnightly in the Do ris Linton Lounge, Ashburton RSA, start ing at 7:30 pm. Guests and visitors are most welcome. The next meeting will be on 12 October 2022.

Hinds Women’s Institute

A colourful floral display greeted the two Netherby WI judges as they entered the Hinds Community supper room. Hinds WI members certainly excelled themselves by presenting such a variety of springtime flowers and crafts. While the judging was taking place President Valmai welcomed everyone and also extended a special welcome to our NZ National President, Jude Vaughan. It was great to have her with us. After the Ode and Aspirations were acknowledged, the Minutes were read and General Business was dealt with.

An interesting letter from our UK Link lady, Joy Blenkinsop, was read. In it she described her latest WI meeting and how her area badly needed rain. Mem bers were reminded of the coming Ash burton A & P Show Bay and Tray entries to be finalised. Mention was made of the 2023 AGM/Conference, to be hosted by the Waimate Federation, but held in the sea-side city of Timaru.

The Flower Show results were: Cut Flowers – (Lowe Trophy) – 1st: E Bell 2nd J Sinclair 3rd V McKenzie, Daffodils: (Thimble) 1st  E Bell  2nd J Sinclair  3rd A Simister, Floral: (ElmsTray)  1st J Sinclair 2nd V McKenzie 3rd B Wilson, Catering: (Ellis Tray)  1st  V McKenzie.

Handcraft: (Shoe horn) 1st J Sinclair  2nd L Baughan 3rd A Simister, Novelty:  (Letter Rack) 1st L Baughan  2nd B Wil son 3rd J Wilson, Most Points Overall: (McConnell Tray) 1st J Sinclair 2nd E Bell.

Congratulations to all exhibitors, as we need many participants to make a suc cessful competition.

Afternoon tea was enjoyed by all before the various exhibits were collected by their owners.

Mid Canterbury Rural Women NZ Provincial

With some warmer days, it truly feels like spring. So much changes so quickly in the garden at this time of year and it is a pleasure to watch, but it also tells us we are creeping closer to major events of the year.

To those who attended our last meet ing and were involved with the Zoom experience, please may we thank Jenni Wiggins for getting this technology up and running for us all. Isn’t technology wonderful?

For those members who partook in de livering Meals on Wheels, a big thank you. You will not only have delivered a meal but will have enlightened some one’s day, knowing you may be the only person to have met with that person that day.

Our 90th Birthday celebrations are well under way and invite info will be availa ble at our next meeting. Keep December 9 free to attend this function.

Sandra and Marg attended the Dr Tom meeting in Methven recently. Sponsored by the Methven A&P Show committee Dr Tom Mulholland, as guest speaker emphasised the importance of good health for wellbeing. He has had such a diverse range of occupational experi ences, that his common sense approach to health risks, was well received.

Now we are in spring mode, don’t for get to slap on the sunscreen put on a sun hat and cover up when outside, par ticularly as we have increased sunlight hours.

Our next meeting is on Friday October 14, 2022, at the Sinclaire Centre, com mencing at 9.45am. See you there.

U3A Ashburton

Dr Annika Seppala spoke about changes in the Sun influencing Earth’s atmos phere and climate.

Electrons and protons fill the space around the Sun, with matter regularly thrown out. Fusion reaction in the core generates massive power, with the com plex magnetic field controlling the flow; deflecting the electron wind and acting as a shield. The Sun goes through an eleven-year cycle of daily high and low activity of coronal eruptions. Electrons rain into the atmosphere, giving energy to oxygen and nitrogen. Aurora Borealis/ Australis show diffuse red aurora above 200km: green 100-200km, and purple below 100km. Heated air near the Equa tor expands and rises, and cooled air near the Poles contracts and sinks. This polar vortex in the ozone layer is around 30km high. Wind patterns at Earth’s sur face are actively changing. Jet streams affect flight patterns. Nitrous oxides are destroyed by sunlight. Previous ozone loss is observed above the ozone layer. CFC’s cause a hole in the atmosphere, which can be taken away by ozone as it absorbs harmful solar ultraviolet wave lengths, and radiation. Seasonal surface temperatures affect solar activity, and changes in polar vortexes affect Earth’s atmosphere.

October 25: Danielle Campbell, Ashbur ton Museum, “Museums’ role: preserving history and beyond.”

Wakanui Women’s Institute

Vice President Rosemary Moore wel comed members present including vis itors from Netherby WI also the Guest Speaker Annette Lane to the Wakanui WI Flower Show meeting. Members recited the Aspirations. Motto: - “work hard in silence, let success make the noise” After a short meeting, our guest speaker was introduced.

Members had the pleasure of watching Annette demonstrate two floral arrange ments, one a small table arrangement suitable for the Christmas table and the other taller arrangement incorporating accessories. Both arrangements looked so attractive, and Annette made them look so easy to assemble. Rosemary thanked Annette and presented her with a gift in appreciation. Flower Show Judges Pam Tait and Karen Young were also thanked and presented with gifts. The Flower Show was very successful and well supported in all sections with 107 entries from all members present.

Flower Show results: Winner of the Eliz abeth Brand Rose Bowl - Tracy Fisher. Runner up - Grace Taylor Trophy - Anne Copland. Premier Bloom - Tracy Fisher. Lucky Draw - Isabell Page.

After viewing the Flower Show everyone enjoyed a chat and afternoon tea, this brought the afternoon to a close.

Owen Moore, from the Ashburton Aviation Museum spoke to the Ashburton Combined Friendship Club.

All eyes on Methven weather

Matt Markham

More than just the locals are keeping a close eye on how the weather unfolds in Methven this week, ahead of Sunday’s Methven Cup.

The popular leg of the road to the New Zealand Trotting Cup has drawn arguably one of its strongest fields in recent years for the grass track feature, including current Cup favourite, Self As sured and his well-credentialed stablemate, Spankem.

But with snow falling in the vil lage yesterday and more sched ule to tumble overnight, trainers of some of New Zealand’s most elite standardbreds are on a nervous standby to see whether the track conditions will hold up into the weekend to allow them to take part in the 3000 metre event.

With weather reports indi cating good temperatures and weather through both Friday af ternoon and Saturday and into Sunday, there’s every possibility a good, but soft surface can be presented for the Group Three feature – but anything worse than that could threaten to rob

the race of some of its heaviest hitters.

Firmly in that camp is North Island trainer Brent Mangos, who has his stable star, South Coast Arden engaged in the race.

Mangos is based in Rolleston currently alongside Mark Purdon and Hayden Cullen, and after last week’s encouraging fresh-up run in the Canterbury Classic was looking forward to putting his star on the grass.

That was until he saw the weather report.

“I’m not saying I know what will happen with the weath er but if, and it is only an if, the track came up wet on Sunday I wouldn’t want to start, so that is my only concern,” Mangos told Harness Racing New Zealand.

“But if it is a good surface like we are hoping for then I think it will suit him, because while he has never raced on the grass, he is one of those horses who keeps going and I think the big grass track will suit.”

The Purdon and Cullen pair of Self Assured and Spankem are in a similar boat to South Coast Ar den.

Their trainers unlikely to put their charges through the rigours of a tough 3000 metre journey on a wet grass track should that un fold, and the same could be said for other leading cup contenders

such as Alta Wiseguy and Kango too.

But if the weather gods do shine on the Methven club they’ll not only look forward to their big

feature, but also a bumper card of racing with big fields across the 12-race programme.

As well as the cup, the trotting fillies and mares get a crack at

a good stake of $20,000 with 22 horses, including ballots, named in the field – one of the biggest fields seen at Methven for quite some time as well.

A great field has been assembled for this week’s Methven Cup, but many of the big guns are keeping a close eye on proceedings with the weather as the big day approaches.

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and Jeff Hewitt all played from Mid Canterbury, alongside Dave Cornelius and Travis Cook from South Canterbury.

Peck turned in a fantastic weekend of golf, win ning all four of his individual match-ups to really push the Aorangi case.

Wilson conquers the beach block

Ashley Wilson proved too strong when taking victory in Tinwald Cy cling Club’s, PURE Sport Nutrition, ACL, 32km handicap event around the Wakanui Beach block on Sun day.

Oh, so close, but encouraging signs for what lies ahead.

The Aorangi Men’s Masters golf side have come within a whisker of claiming success at the annu al South Island Interprovincial golf tournament on the weekend at the Motueka Golf Club.

The team finished just half a point off eventual winners, the home-town side of Tasman in the two-day event. It was the perfect hit-out for the side as they point themselves towards the 2022 Freyberg Masters event on the same course later this year.

The Aorangi side, which consisted of four Mid Canterbury-based players, were in the hunt right throughout the weekend, especially after a strong start in the opening two rounds of play on Sat urday.

On Saturday, the team faced players from Southland and Otago to kickstart the tournament. Five out of six victories against Otago really set down a platform, while an overall half with Southland proved a pivotal result in the overall standings.

Both Hewitt and Heney picked up wins against Otago.

Saturday’s efforts had Aorangi a win and a half behind Canterbury who were the early leaders, and it was they and Tasman waiting on the tee blocks for battle on Sunday morning.

Aorangi halved their tie with Canterbury but dipped out to Tasman, who claimed three and a half of the six matches, which ultimately proved to be the difference between the two sides once the competition was finished.

Aorangi and Canterbury finished the tourna ment tied on the same number of points with Tasman one clear.

Wilson and his bunch worked well finding the front early into the final lap, before he made a bold solo bid for glory in the last couple of kilometres.

The chasing bunch was making solid headway into his lead in the concluding stages, but came up seconds short.

Maddie Lowry produced a strong ride to secure the second place spoils. Jelle Hendrikson put in a good day’s work to take the final podium spot, while Paul Chapman will be happy with his early season form, storming into fourth place.

Roger Wilson and Anthony White rounded out the top six.

Kyle Gray laid down another

strong ride in his preparation for the upcoming Tour of Southland, earning him fastest time honours, riding the course in 42.45.

Steve Hands and Brett Grieve secured second and third time re spectively.

The juniors contested a 16km handicap event.

Charlotte Neal rounded out her preparation for this weekend’s Yunca junior Tour of Southland in the best possible way, taking victo ry with a great ride.

Oscar Gorrie, having his first race day start, produced a strong effort to take the second place spoils. Big brother Jack Gorrie was hot on his heels in third place. Fourth place getter Jesse Johnson took fastest time honours, riding the distance in 26.37.

Next week the club will contest a 38km handicap event on the Wakanui–Hakatere Course.

Tinwald Golf Club

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Hampstead Slow Pitch

A group of Ashburton Run and Walk members took to Bottle Lake on the weekend to compete in the Adapt to Bottle Lake Relay event. The day was put in place to replace the Takahe to Akaroa Road National Relay which was cancelled. Even organisers of the national event, which has been held for more than 80 years on the same route, were forced to change this year after Waka Kotahi said it wasn’t satisfied the traditional route would be safe. Athletics NZ, who host the race, were told late last month that the route that hasn’t been altered for decades did not meet the legal requirements, and after

an extensive weekend of searching for alternative ways to appease Waka Kotahi, there was no solution in sight. So, instead of the 76km original route, athletes lined up at Bottle Lake Forest Park last weekend to compete in the event, with the six-person Ashburton team finishing a very credible eighth overall. The relay consisted of four five kilometre laps and two eight kilometre laps, and the Ashburton team completed the course in two hours and 44 minutes and 17 seconds. Team members pictured above (from left) Steve Carr, Matt Gregg, Gary Whiting, Jeremy Hayes and Grace Forde.

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The Aorangi Men’s Masters golf side who came within a half a point of victory at the South Island Masters Interprovincial on the weekend.

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John Smitheram, Nigel Heney, Andrew Peck

Ashley Wilson

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Cryptic

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Your Stars

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Your progress will inspire others. But if you devolve instead, that will, in time, be inspiring, too... just as long as you don’t give up. The difference between a comedy and a tragedy is where you end the story.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Even though you like a degree of bustle and noise around you, you also require serenity to thrive. You’re super productive as a result of getting different distinct moods into your day.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Your cheerful attitude is infectious and attractive to the likeminded. You’ll have interesting conversations and pick up fun facts and helpful social information to connect you to new prospects.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You expect people to spin their stories to the most flattering effect and will be caught off guard by more honest types who would rather connect with you in their vulnerability than try to impress you.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): There is no true fulfilment in conquest or winning the games of love. There may be momentary exhilaration and ego inflation, which is not the same as the wholeness experienced in healthy reciprocal connections.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Swimming against the current, you will stay in one place at best; at worst, you regress and tire yourself out. This flow is too strong. For now, go with it.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): When you’re doing what you must, it seems to take forever. Meanwhile, you feel like you have to steal your brief moments of pleasure. Is it possible to give yourself much more time for delight?

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): The relationship has gotten vague, imperfect, unreliable and full of paradoxes. In other words, it is in a good place –a place where anything can still happen.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You give interactions your own personal touch. If you knew you’d be celebrated and remembered for this, would you take it one step further? Or perhaps three?

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You appreciate and attract those with an enthusiasm for turning life into fiction. This is much better than listening to someone complain on and on about a dull reality.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You would dispel the mystery if it weren’t so fun to watch people try and figure it out. Actually, transparency would only ruin the fun. What if you kept the secret forever?

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You’ve earned trust from doing what you say you will, at times knocking yourself out to keep the agreement. Now you know to limit commitments to what you can handle with ease and pleasure.

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