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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, October 7, 2021

Opuke opening now November Jonathan Leask The opening of the Opuke Thermal Pools and Spa in Methven has been delayed further. Continued setbacks due to a shortage of building supplies and the impact from the Covid-19 lockdowns has meant they have again had to push back the opening date until mid-November. The $15 million project had planned to open in August, but the lockdown pushed back the launch date into October and ongoing supply chain issues have delayed progess by another month. Disappointed by the setbacks, the new management team still plans to make a splash when the doors finally open The facility next to the Methven Racecourse sources its water from the glacial-fed Rangitata Diversion Race and will use the largest solar thermal array in New Zealand to heat the pools – substantially reducing the requirement for energy on the South Island’s hydroelectric power network. While the project’s build is behind schedule, general manager James Mattinson has announced the appointment of the facility’s management team and is delighted to have such an accomplished and experienced team to lead the operation of the new facility. They include Olivia Attwood (marketing co-ordinator), Coral Booker (operations manager), Matt Turner (guest experience manager), and Oliver Luxton (head chef) and Mattinson said they all can’t wait to open the doors and welcome the first visitors to Opuke. Attwood is a talented marketeer with a customer focus, working as the marketing manager for a Christchurch based hospitality group for the past three years. Booker brings to the team a wealth of experience in the aquatic industry, most recently supporting the opening of He Puna Taimoana in Christchurch. Turner has been working at Mount Hutt Ski Area for the past seven years and brings a plenty of experience in customer service. Luxton is excited to be returning home to Methven and his previous work experience at Crocket has made the restaurant one of the

Methven’s Opuke Thermal Pool is nearing completion but the opening has been pushed back until November.

Solar powered There are 500 solar panels installed at the site that will generate a megawatt of energy for heating the water directly - with nothing electrical. The thermal collectors are the most efficient way of capturing the sun to heat water, which comes from the nearby Rangitata Diversion Race. most visited in Christchurch. Opuke is set to create a unique point of difference in the New Zealand hot pools and wellness market which guests will want to return to time and again. The pools will have Methven rival Hanmer as a tourist destination and have the added bonus of being almost an hour closer to Christchurch. Mattinson said Opuke boasts a spectacular mountain backdrop and is focused on clean green principles of sustainable operations.

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Second bridge moves to next phase after fiery debate Adam Burns The fear of further hold ups and the carrot of central governement funding was enough to sway Ashburton’s councillors as second bridge plans forge ahead. In a fiery meeting where Ashburton district councillors contended with a dodgy internet connection, and a small band of bridge location objectors, members moved to adopt the report findings from Stantec and proceed with the next stage of its proposal to Waka Kotahi (NZTA). The report recommended Chalmers Avenue as the preferred location for the bridge as opossed to a duplicate bridge along State Highway 1. The second part of an indicative business case was commissioned to “demonstrate the need to invest in the Ashburton transport network to improve connectivity across the Ashburton River”. Community leaders are bidding for an 80 per cent funding contribution from the agency. But not everyone was happy. Councillor Stuart Wilson slammed the Stantec report as “sloppy” and described the report writers as idiotic, prompting mayor Neil Brown to intervene. “To Ashburton people, it’s not Ashburton-Tinwald connectivity, it’s the blasted state highway,” he said. Ashburton councillor John Falloon supported the adoption of the report, despite concerns of the proposed location. “I agree the bridge should be placed at the main road,” he said. “But we need to stop kicking the can down the road.” Council chief executive Hamish Riach said the purpose of the business case was to attract co-funding from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA). “If council wanted to pay 100 per cent of the bridge, they can put it anywhere they like,” he said. NZTA regional relationships director James Caygill was at the meeting and backed Chalmers Avenue, based on the analysis on hand. Detailed design on the project would be jointly funded by the agency and council. Wilson begrudgingly moved the mo-

Ashburton resident Anne Craig expresses her views at yesterday’s meeting tion but added that it was “blackmail”. Councillor Diane Rawlinson was a sole opposer and said she was disappointed that a highway overpass had been sidelined in the process. “I certainly support having an indicative business case, but I’m disappointed that we’re not actually looking at costing a second bridge along the existing bridge.” There was a suggestion that if the report was not adopted, then it would be at least another 10 years before construction begins. The build remains earmarked for 2026/2027.

Ashburton District Council infrastructure services group manager Neil McCann speaks at yesterday’s council meeting. PHOTO ADAM BURNS 060121-AB-7367

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Two Raw Sisters take on Ashburton Maddison Gourlay

Two Canterbury sisters have taken their own trials and tribulations to inspire people to have a good relationship with food. The Two Raw Sisters, Margo and Rosa Flannigan, from Christchurch, came to Ashburton on Monday, for the first workshop on tour for their latest cookbook called Salad. The Ashburton stop-off was the first stop on their 17-town book tour. Containing a mixture of short time and low effort recipes, the cookbook was designed to be a base idea to inspire fellow cooks. They were hoping to inspire people to use what was in their pantry such as substituting quinoa for rice, and to have fun with otherwise boring, everyday ingredients. “Ashburton was our first ever workshop out of Christchurch, every time we have come down here for a book launch and workshops the people here are so lovely,” Rosa said. “It is also at the moment the only venue sold out and because we cannot go to Auckland

The Two Raw Sisters (from left), Margo and Rosa Flannigan. it’s the first stop on our tour.” They did a live demonstration of two recipes from their new book at Kitchen Kapers in the Arcade.

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They made two salads from the book, one savoury and one dessert salad. Which when it came down to taste testing time, it was evident many partici-

pants wanted seconds of both recipes. Something that the two sisters do not shy away from, is sharing their personal struggles. Using

their personal struggles as a way to inspire others. Margo suffers from endometriosis and adenomyosis, both severe conditions relating to her reproductive organs which in Margo’s case has developed chronic fatigue. Educating herself on what foods she can eat comfortably has been important. The education on food was important for her as when she would eat cauliflower she would bloat up “and look 26 weeks’ pregnant,” Margo said. “We share our experiences as everyone can relate to something we have been through, and we both used to be super restrictive with food and life wasn’t fun,” Margo said. Rosa was a professional athlete and suffered from over-exertion and an eating disorder due to constant training and personal pressure. “Marg and I have been there and done that, and struggled with body image, so for us it is important to educate people,” Rosa said. “Food shouldn’t be something we want to eliminate from ourselves, or to put pressure on ourselves for. “Our way of eating is hopefully a way that people feel good about and can go to and people can create a healthy salad or dessert and feel good about it.”

Level 2 won’t stop Rodger Fox Big Band playing Rodger Fox Big Band

Malcolm Hopwood The first Ashburton visit of New Zealand premiere jazz orchestra, the Rodger Fox Big Band, is going ahead in October even if the South Island stays at Level 2. Jazz trombonist and big band leader, Rodger Fox has confirmed his five venue South Island tour would progress, despite audiences being limited to 100. “I’ve seen so many touring shows cancel because of the lockdown, and we’re determined not to be one of them,” Fox said. “It’s important for the emotional wellbeing of the Mid Canterbury community that we can provide quality entertainment.” Rodger Fox, his big band and classical pianist, Michael Houstoun, perform at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre on October 24 at 2.30pm. Fox has wanted to present his jazz concert here for many years. He was born in Christchurch 2 8 M A Y from and, with 2Houstoun coming 8 M AY 31 JUL South Canterbury, he feels “it’s 31 JUL 2020 like coming home”. 2020

What: The Rodger Fox Big Band show in Ashburton. When and where: The Trust Event Centre on October 24 at 2.30pm. Book at: www. ateventcentre.co.nz

Play it again, Rodger. Rodger Fox and his Big Band are heading to Ashburton. Their programme includes new that Canadian great, Gino Vanjazz adaptations of classic pieces nelli, was one of his favourite artby Gino Vannelli, arranged by ac- ists, Fox immediately asked international composer/arranger, Bill claimed composer, 2 8 M A Y Bill Cunliffe. 2 8 M AY 31 JUL When Houstoun confessed 3 1 J U L Cunliffe, to arrange two of Gino’s 2020

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most enduring numbers, Brother to Brother and Storm at Sunup, for him. “Bill’s arrangements are pure pleasure. He’s a jazz genius. He’s

created something new with his arrangements without any betrayal of the original Vannelli inspiration,” Houstoun said. The big band will also present material from their New York recording of New Zealand original compositions and special guest vocalist, Erna Ferry, will perform Peggy Lee’s I Love Being Here With You, a blues version of George Gershwin’s Summertime and the big band rendition of The Rolling Stones Honky Tonk Women. “Our concerts are crafted especially for piano and big band. This is a total creation for ourselves. It’s the first time in the South Island to my knowledge,” Fox said.

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Relay For Life pushed to 2022 Maddison Gourlay

Relay For Life organisers are disappointed about having to postpone the event two weeks out from its scheduled date. The Government announcement on Monday, keeping the South Island at Alert Level 2 restrictions for at least another week, was not what the organising committee were hoping for. With the event scheduled to take place on October 16 and uncertainty around a drop to Level 1 restrictions, the committee has decided that postponing the event was the only possible course of action. “While we are very disappointed that we are having to make this announcement, the reality is that large community events such as Relay For Life cannot occur with the

limit on gatherings remaining at 100 people,” Relay For Life committee chairman Lester McLean said. “What we do know, however, is that when our community is finally able to gather to remember loved ones lost to cancer, to celebrate cancer survivors and those going through cancer currently, and to fight back against cancer by raising funds to support the Cancer Society’s work, the event will have even greater significance. Since the committee made the announcement on Tuesday they have been working to confirm a new date and venue for Relay For Life early next year, and will announce those details as soon as they are finalised. “In the meantime, on behalf of the committee, I want to acknowledge the great fundraising by all participants and encourage them to keep up their momentum over the coming months, as the Cancer Society needs your support more than ever,” McLean said.

Relay For Life committee members Karen McRae, Lester McLean, and Courtney George are disappointed that Covid-19 restrictions have resulted in the postponing the event just two weeks out from the original date. PHOTO MADDISON GOURLAY 061021-MG-001

Mother-in-laws relegated to the dickey seat Malcolm Hopwood

John Davies’ Model T Ford, pictured in Cass Street.

It’s not often you drive your 111-year-old vehicle to meet the bank manager. Former Methven man, John Davies, decided he’d take his 1910 Model T “mother-in-law” Ford for a spin to visit ANZ bank. Davies, who now lives in Mount Maunganui, visited Ashburton to check on progress to his Model T roadster which had the engine and gearbox serviced, prior to receiving a new Warrant of Fitness. The veteran car has been in Bruce McIlroy’s Rolls-Royce and Bentley workshop for a few months. Davies also toured the Rakaia Gorge to try the roadster on the hills. It was important for him as, next February, he’s returning to Ashburton to drive the Model

T home to Mount Maunganui in the Bay of Plenty. It’s a long drive and will take Davies three or four days. But he’ll love it. “You chuff along seeing and smelling everything,” he said. “It also gives people a smile.” “I just love driving it.” Davies explains the brass radiator Model T has no foot accelerator. “There’s a throttle lever on the steering wheel which controls the speed,” he explains. “It has two primitive gears, low and top, but can reach speeds of 50kph.” He doesn’t know much about its former history, but believes it spent a few years in a vintage car museum in Hamilton before it was owned by an Auckland enthusiast. Davies bought it from him four years ago. As for the “mother-in-law”, that’s the dickey seat out the back where early male motorists put their wife’s mum to be air conditioned, enjoy the elements and stay out of earshot.

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Spring storm to strike next week Jonathan Leask Make the most of the fine weather over the next few days as forecasters are keeping an eye on a developing spring storm due to strike late next week. Canterbury Weather Updates analyst, Russell Voice, said current analysis shows a potential dampener on the second week of the school holidays. “A large area of low pressure may form

off to the east coast of central New Zealand feeding in southerly gales, heavy rain and snow, with significant snowfall accumulations about the higher hills next week,” Voice said. Before the potential spring storm hits Voice said nor’westerlies will bring mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures to end this week. Then the weekend looks mostly fine with temperatures pushing 20 degrees. “A brief south-west change on Saturday may provide a shower or two.” The fine and mild conditions should continue through to Monday and then it’s a matter of how the system develops and delivers from Tuesday.

“During early or middle stages of next week, much colder southerlies, widespread rain and snow about the hills are currently possible. “We’re looking at Tuesday and Wednesday, with 20-35mm possible and snow to 400-500m. “There is some indication this outbreak may even linger into Thursday. “It’s far from locked on, but now a period of weather to watch closely over the coming days.” Looking at the rest of October, Voice said high pressure will have more influence for the second half of October, bringing drier and more settled weather overall.

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Chalmers Ave preferred as second bridge site Ashburton District Councillors discussed this week a recommendation to progress investment and detailed design for a second urban bridge across the Ashburton River, off Chalmers Avenue and linking south via a new road to Grahams Road.

The recommendation is in a report accompanying the second stage of a business case for the second bridge, which says Chalmers Avenue was technically preferred over a duplicate State Highway 1 bridge off West Street. The Chalmers Avenue bridge could be constructed largely off-line, would reduce traffic on the highway through Ashburton and make it safer for local road users, and support future growth at Lake Hood and Tinwald east, the business case said. The duplicate SH1 bridge faced potentially significant property and constructability challenges and Waka Kotahi, a partner in bridge planning so far, says it would be very difficult to build on either side of the existing bridge. It is recommended the business case progress to a more detailed and design phase and economic assessment of the Chalmers Avenue bridge option. Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown said the business case also recommended that Waka Kotahi extend the merge lanes at South Street/SH1 intersection next year and consider clip-on passing bays for cyclists on the existing bridge. “It also suggests we explore on-demand public transport like Timaru’s and in the really long-term a walking/cycling bridge across the river from Tarbottons Road to the mountain bike park. “If the recommendation succeeds, the detailed business case could be complete

The business case names Chalmers Avenue as the technically preferred option for a second bridge over the Ashburton River.

in 2024 and the project shovel ready for the next national Land Transport programme. Construction could begin by 2026.” Transportation reports since 2006 have indicated the need for a second urban bridge and this year’s major flood in the Ashburton River, which led to the State Highway 1 bridge being damaged and temporarily closed, highlighted resilience issues for not only Ashburton, but the wider South Island. A three-stage strategic business case was required to align with the 2018 Government Policy Statement, and began in September 2020. This required a fresh look at more options than before for active connectivity between Ashburton and Tinwald. The business case work is being handled by consultants Stantec. Council secured $94,500 funding from the Provincial Growth Fund for the case and Waka Kotahi have also contributed $203,694; Council's

own contribution was $101,206. Mayor Brown said the drivers for the bridge were population growth and development in Ashburton and Tinwald, road safety, and inter-regional freight movement. There was also Government policy directives like encouraging more cycling and walking and dealing with climate change, which could bring more floods. “It might seem a second bridge has been a long time in the planning, but without this detailed level of work so far, Council is highly unlikely to attract the 80 per cent funding from Government we budgeted for in our Long Term Plan.” In its plan, Council estimated the cost of the bridge at $37 million, but that was before Covid-19 began affecting the construction industry and supply chains. Council has tagged $500,000 to progress the business case to the final stage in 2021/22, which will involve design and geo-technical work at the Chalmers

Avenue site. Another $7.5m has been budgeted in the Long Term Plan for Council’s anticipated share of the cost of construction. Back in 2011, Chalmers Avenue was Council’s preferred location after evaluating eight options, and then secured land designation at a hearing in 2014. “We know the community has debated the merits of different bridge options over the years and the writers of this second stage report say there is clear evidence that Chalmers Avenue is the strongest location, for a number of reasons. “May’s floods showed how critical the existing State Highway 1 bridge is to not only Ashburton, but for transport links all around the South Island. Council has to get on with the job of improving that connectivity and the work done so far has been supported by Waka Kotahi.” Read the full report at ashburtondc. govt.nz

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Streetscape work critical to CBD health A project that has been very much in the public eye is drawing to a close over the next six weeks: Work to revitalise our CBD is 90 per cent complete.

Contractors Tru-Line Civil are working to a finish date of Monday 22 November and signs are good that they will meet that target. The final jobs are paving on East Street, between Havelock and Burnett Streets, and the reconstruction of Havelock later this month. All the tidy-up jobs will then follow, from laying grass to installing rubbish bins and speed signs. The end result will be a CBD that Council, property owners, business people and the community can be proud of for years to come. The health of the CBD is critically important for the town and the 1

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streetscape revitalisation project is a big part of supporting this health for years to come. Councillors also consulted the community last year about a District Plan change that would encourage new business to the CBD and that is now in force. It’s designed to give the CBD priority for retail and offices, and bring more people into the town centre. Already, as the revitalisation project nears completion, it is good to see more people returning to the CBD to shop. Between Covid-19 and mother nature, the work has had its challenges but the end result is becoming plain for all to see. Contractors are this week paving the last of the main street footpaths, between Burnett and Havelock Streets, and hope to finish by Friday

15 October. The large concrete slabs laid as footpaths on Tancred, Burnett and Cass Street will also be treated to some decorative cutting in the next six weeks. Havelock Street is the last street in the project for reconstruction and new kerbing and stormwater infrastructure is happening over the next two weeks. The street will be closed to through traffic in two stages later this month to enable the road surface to be reconstructed faster. We are closing it in two stages so that business owners and customers can still access their carparking areas and buildings. Havelock Street will be closed between East Street and the MSA carpark from Monday 18 October to Sunday 24 October, and then closed from the MSA carpark to Cass Street from Tuesday 26 October to Tuesday 2 November for

that work to happen. Then grass areas will be planted along the East Street green and some special treatment given to a paved area that will have an important job this coming festive season. The town’s big Christmas tree will have pride of place in the new town centre and will be lit up on November 27 during our Light Up the Night event (covid levels permitting). As people reconnect with the CBD, I'm sure they will find a space they can enjoy. ashburtondc.govt.nz

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Govt invests $2m in Fairton rail hub Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown has welcomed a $2 million Government investment in the district’s new Fairfield Freight Hub, which will see the town’s rail container terminal move to Fairton.

Construction of the $14m hub project is expected to begin early next year and be completed by late 2022. The Fairfield Freight Hub project is a joint initiative with the Ashburton District Council, Fairfield Freight Hub (part of the Wareing Group), and KiwiRail. Mayor Brown said it was exciting news for the district and a great example of people working together. “Council has been keen for years to see the rail hub relocate from the centre of town and while I’ve personally been working on it for the past two and a half, there were others before me. It is long-awaited and welcome for our community.” The project ensures an ongoing container terminal in the district, which will be good for businesses moving goods and help

NEIL McCANN Group Manager Infrastructure Services

RAIL CLOSURE ease congestion on roads; there are plans to increase local rail freight from 6000 containers a year to 20,000. "Increased local rail freight will result in reduced truck movements off our state highway one, and not having trains shunting in town will relieve congestion in Ashburton town intersections. "The hub relocation will increase road safety on SH1 and through Ashburton township, and also reduce carbon emissions."

Revitalisation work in Ashburton’s CBD is 90 per cent complete, with footpath paving on one block of East Street and a new road surface for Havelock Street to go.

The new freight hub is near Council’s north-east Ashburton Business Estate. Mayor Brown also added that Rangitata MP Jo Luxton had been instrumental in making this funding happen. “There have been a lot of people who have worked on this and it is yet another project that will bring an economic boost for the district.” Council will confirm its commitment to the project at a meeting on 20 October.

Attention will then turn to the East Street green, with tree edging to be installed around the oaks and children’s play equipment readied for use. Grass and the last of the gardens will be planted, while seats and litter bins will also be installed. The tidy-up phase also includes road markings, speed signs and parking sensors. Main contractor Tru-Line Civil is working to a completion target of Monday 22 November. For a full project update, go to ashburtondc.govt.nz

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown is supporting Government moves to fast-track residency for migrant workers in the district, saying they play a vital role in dairying and other industries. “International workers have long helped our district overcome staff shortages, not just on dairy farms but in rest-homes, construction, and other industries. “Many have had residency applications on hold since early 2020 because of Covid-19 and that has created stress and kept families apart. I’m pleased these valued workers can now start planning for a future in New Zealand.” Some 165,000 migrant workers around the country will be eligible for the pathway to residency, including 9,000 primary industry workers. More information on criteria for the new 2021 residency visa is available online at www.immigration.govt.nz.

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

Youth Council, Wednesday 13 October, 4pm Methven Community Board, Monday 18 October, 10.30am, Mt Hutt Memorial Hall Council meeting, Wednesday 20 October, 1pm (live-streamed) Ashburton Water Zone Committee, Tuesday 26 October, 1pm

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LABOUR DAY RUBBISH AND RECYCLING

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

CBD work nearly complete Fast-track residency wins support Contractors are this week paving the last of the footpaths on East Street, between Burnett and Havelock Streets, and hope to finish by Friday 15 October. Havelock Street is the last street in the project for reconstruction and new kerbing and stormwater infrastructure will be happening over the next two weeks. The street will be closed to through traffic in two stages later this month to enable the road surface to be reconstructed faster. Havelock Street will be closed between East Street and the MSA carpark from Monday 18 October to Sunday 24 October, and then closed from the MSA carpark to Cass Street from Tuesday 26 October to Tuesday 2 November for that work to happen.

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NOTIFICATION TO CLOSE RAIL CROSSING TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

Ashburton District Council with the assistance of Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will be permanently closing the rail crossing between State Highway 1 and Hendersons Road to vehicular traffic. These works are part of NZTA’s intersection improvements. Rail crossing to be closed: Longbeach Road, from Hinds Highway (SH1) to Hendersons Road. Closure to commence: Saturday 9 October 2021.

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PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE Ashburton District Council gives public notice of a proposal to temporarily close roads to ordinary vehicle traffic to enable the holding of a community event – Gravel

Bent Sprint Meeting.

Road proposed to be closed: · LE BRETONS ROAD, from Christys Road intersection

· LE BRETONS ROAD, from Denshires Road South intersection

· CHERTSEY ROAD, from Le Bretons Road intersection for 2 kilometres

Period of Closure: From 8.30am to 5.30pm on Sunday, 21 November 2021. This proposed closure is made under the Local Government Act 1974 – Schedule 10 (11 (e) and will be considered at a Council Meeting on Wednesday 20 October 2021. Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge notice of their objection and grounds for their objection in writing by post or email to the Council, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton by 4.00 pm, Friday

22 October 2021.

NEIL McCANN Group Manager Infrastructure Services

PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that Ashburton District Council, for the purpose of allowing Light Up the Night to be held, propose to close the following road to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder.

Road proposed to be closed: · EAST STREET, between Havelock Street and Tancred Street

· BURNETT STREET, from East Street to Cass Street

Period of Closure: From 11.00am until 10.00pm on Saturday, 27 November 2021.

Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge notice of their objection and grounds thereof in writing or email to Council by 4pm on Friday, 29

October 2021.

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Ex-AshColl staffer wants action over alleged teacher abuse Adam Burns Parents and a former staff member are demanding action from Ashburton College over longterm bullying allegations involving a teacher, which the school has denied. Porsha Coley is leading the charge, having been a special education teacher at the college from 2017 until the end of the first term this year. She left in April because she said she was not coping with the stress and frustration of alleged incidents against special needs’ students not being properly dealt with. Coley witnessed what she called physical and emotional abuse episodes toward students from the school’s Te Whare Manaaki (student learning support unit) head teacher, who the Guardian chose not to name. “[This teacher] physically grabs these students, as well as yelling and screaming at them,” Coley said. “I don’t ever want to teach at a school that does not put their children’s welfare or staff welfare first.” The teacher did not respond to the accusations that allegedly took place in the unit, which catered for pupils, who suffered from various conditions such as autism and down syndrome.

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Ashburton College principal Ross Preece acknowledged there had been some concerns raised, but denied claims of an ongoing investigation and complaints against the teacher. “It’s a complex situation,” said Preece, who was not prepared to make any further comment when pressed by the Guardian. Preece would not be drawn into discussing the matter because he wanted the Guardian to first reveal its sources. “It’s being addressed,” Preece said. When asked how it was being addressed, Preece said he was not prepared to comment. Coley was disappointed about the apparent inaction from the school after several concerns had been raised in a letter to the prin-

board of trustees. Board of trustees’ chairwoman Jen Muir, in correspondence dated May 31, kicked the matter back to school management because she said it was “a management responsibility rather than governance”. A mother of a pupil currently in the class, who the Guardian agreed not to name because she was scared revealing her identity could impact on her child, confirmed she had lodged multiple complaints with the school after she noted a change in her son’s behaviour. She said she had also witnessed an incident during a visiting day where the teacher was physical with the pupil, forcing the mother to intervene. It was alleged the teacher

cipal on March 16, 2018. Bullying and intimidating behaviour towards pupils and staff members were outlined in the letter. “We have seen many students upset and crushed,” the letter stated. “We have safety concerns for the students in the unit. This should be a safe place that they feel happy about going to every day.” E-mails obtained by the Guardian dating back to 2019 also illustrated other concerns from staff members, including an alleged incident where the teacher yelled and threw a pencil case at a pupil. And in May, Coley took her concerns about what she believed was ongoing verbal and emotional abuse of pupils to the school’s

Bins confiscations continue Jonathan Leask Almost 120 properties in the Ashburton District are without a yellow recycling bin. The Ashburton District Council’s recycling monitoring programme had two properties have their yellow bins confiscated in September under the threes strike rule, while 10 previously-confiscated bins were returned. The confiscation total now stands at 119 properties without a yellow bin, out of the 11,250 properties in the Ashburton District. There are 652 properties on a second strike and facing confiscation. There were 25 properties added to the watch list in September making it 1025 properties on their first strike. A council spokesman said that it will take an average of four to five visits (one visit per pick-up cycle week) before a house is taken out of the watch list. Since the kerbside monitoring began in August 2020, the district has recorded a record

September stats • Watch list (Strike 1): 1025 • Strike 2 : 652 • Strike 3 (confiscation) total: 119 • Returned bins/ monitoring: 65

low contamination rate of 2.46 per cent back in February – only to see it increase to 6.94 per cent in March. It has fluctuated around the 6 per cent mark since apart from a marked decline over the recent lockdown period but August contamination was 5.85

per cent, still well under 10 per cent within the acceptable limit. The most common yellow bin contaminants continue to be food wastes, green wastes, and clothes. There has only been two contaminated loads rejected since monitoring began, with each

rejected recycling load costing ratepayers $1,000 to be redirected to landfill. In contrast, the Christchurch City Council spent an additional $52,000 on contaminated recycling in September alone despite it being its best audit of the year.

grabbed the pupil’s arm and squeezed his hand until he answered an exercise correctly. Anna Thorpe, who has an autistic son in the class, confirmed she had also expressed concerns to school leaders. NZCare Disability support worker Amy Smitherham, who worked alongside the Thorpe family, said she had been involved with meetings between the family and the school. She said she had been obstructed by the teacher from working alongside the pupil at the school, despite being qualified to do so.

Audience extended The cast and crew of The Little Mermaid Junior are delighted in the news that the event capacity is no longer just 100 people, four days before their opening night. On Monday the Government announced that larger venues can now have more than 100 people, if the 1 metre physical distancing rule can be maintained. Tomorrow evening will be the first of five shows. This has been great news for the Mid Canterbury Children’s Theatre, who were working with a capacity of 100 people per performance and can now increase the number of tickets sold. “It is super exciting,” Mid Canterbury Children’s Theatre media adviser Nicola Walker said. “That means we are no longer sold out. “I guarantee everyone will love it. As the week has progressed with all the new things sneaked in, like lights, sound and costumes it just gets better and better.” New rules for the venue for performances will include people wearing a face mask while entering the building and moving about the foyer spaces at any time. There is a comprehensive outline of the rules on the Ashburton Trust Event Centre website when you click on the link to buy a ticket.

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Putting the spin on our jab numbers

e call it spin, the selective assembly of facts and the shaping of nuance to support a particular view of a story. It’s what PR companies and communication executives do well. It’s what they’re hired to do and why they’re paid big money to make companies, individuals and situations look, well, perhaps better than they are at times. At the moment, there’s a lot of PR workings going on, especially from the Government and the Ministry of Health around our national pandemic response, particularly when it comes to vaccinations and dosage rates. Close to home, we got yet another taste of PR dribble from our good friends at the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB). You see, one of our reporters, trying to unearth

Daryl Holden the facts for you, wanted to find out who was to blame for Ashburton’s woeful vaccination rates. So we went to the CDHB to simply ask, why? Why is it, dear CDHB, that the Ashburton district, which falls under your health command, is so poor with its vaccination performance compared to the rest of the country? Is it because some in our community are a bit slack at getting their jabs? Maybe they’re waiting for appointments to come up that were booked months ago, or perhaps there simply aren’t enough staff and clinics in the

district to perform vaccinations to be carried out at the rate they should. Whatever, we need answers because Ministry of Health data shows that Ashburton is the third worst performer out of 66 districts for vaccination rates, being ahead of only Otorohanga and Kawerau for dire jab figures.

vaccination rate was one reason why the South Island is stuck on Level 2 because we know that the Government is rightly insistent on vaccine numbers increasing quickly across the country. So what did the CDHB say in response? Not surprisingly, they avoided answering that “why’’ question.

even one-third of all residents in “ Not the entire Ashburton District are fully vaccinated. Not even a third.

The third worst in the country. Read it again folks because it’s no lie. Honestly, it’s slightly embarrassing, so embarrassing that you could argue that our shoddy

Their first line in their email reply was public relations BS at its best “It’s important we work to improve vaccination coverage across Canterbury, as high vacci-

nation rates will not only protect our communities and keep people safe, but will also mean more certainty for our community, and enable us to start to reconnect New Zealanders with the world.’’ For goodness sake. Tell us something we don’t know. The email reply then delved into current Ashburton district vaccination numbers, which could be interpreted more than one way. But what was interesting was that one of their vaccination numbers stated that only 10,200 in our community had received their second dose. That means not even one-third of all residents in the entire Ashburton District are fully vaccinated. Not even a third. Try as much as you like, but you can’t put a positive spin on that.

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Collaboration for investment in Ashburton Jo Luxton

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n one of my first meetings with Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown when I was a List MP, we discussed the potential of the Ashburton Rail Hub moving from central Ashburton to Fairfield, a topic on the minds of council for some years. From there I initiated phone calls and meetings with KiwiRail, the council, Wareings, as well as meetings with Transport Minister Michael Wood to push forward the compelling case for funding this project. I’m thrilled that that work has culminated in $2 million being invested into the Rail Hub to unlock a $14 million upgrade to freight operations. This partnership with Wareings, KiwiRail and the council will triple rail freight capacity, helping to get more trucks off the road, reducing emissions, and supporting our local economy. This re-allocation of funding from the Northern Pathway (which will no longer go ahead) completes a series of decisions that the Government has made to get the NZ Upgrade Programme (NZUP) back on track this year. We have made a number of hard decisions to take account of the need to decarbonise transport, to manage escalating costs, and to respond to clear public views. NZUP is now moving ahead strongly with five projects completed, nine projects in construction, 18 in design and consenting, and over 900 people employed up and down New Zealand. Minister Wood has also confirmed that recent Climate Impact Assessments show that with recent government deci-

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ment in our district, and one that I am proud to have played a role in making happen! I’m also proud of our community for getting out and getting

the CDHB on their plans (and have offered ideas) to get out to more parts of our region so that vaccine clinics are accessible for our rural people.

This week I am meeting with Canterbury MPs and the CDHB to get another update on the rollout. With successful clinics having taken place in Hinds, Rakaia and Hakatere Marae, I want to thank every one that has received their vaccination. We all want to get back to doing the things we love, especially with summer around the corner. We know that high vaccine uptake is our way out of lockdowns and restrictions. Please go to the Book My Vaccine website to book yours today! I am now fully vaccinated

tal the current traffic congestion. Yes it will cost more however at the rate our Labour Party is spending our hard earned dollars, this extra cost is just a drop in the ocean. Ray Woolley

of Ashburton and that water infrastructure should stay in the hands of the Ashburton District Council, not to be sold off to some big entity, who will not have our wellbeing as top of their priority list whatever guise the Three Waters organisation has. Alistair Perkins

through regarding Maori, it is deemed racist and they are trying to stifle opinion by making people worried about making a racist comment. I want our own council in charge of our water infrastructure instead of centralisation. Vicki Maw

sions, NZUP now will result in a net emissions reduction. All in all, a fantastic invest-

vaccinated. Our vaccine rollout is all go! I keep in regular contact with

thrilled that that work has culminated “ I’m in $2 million being invested into the Rail Hub to unlock a $14 million upgrade to freight operations.

– I want to get back out in the community safely, to support our local businesses so they can thrive once more. I want to do my bit to protect our communities, particularly our vulnerable people – for the team of 5 million. Let’s do it together.

think we are all stupid or something! While I’m in favour of losing the plastic bottles I’m certainly not one for greed and over-charging. Grahame B

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

LETTERS Second bridge I was born and bred in the Ashburton County and although I am now on the slippery slope of being in my 80s I still take a personal interest in what is happening in Canterbury. I see where you are expecting a decision today relating to the proposed second bridge. Personally I think they have it all wrong as this will effectively cut off all of the through traffic from Ashburton, (look at how the bypass affected Temuka!) Thinking outside of the square why don’t they move the railway right outside the town boundary? The benefits would be enormous for the total community. This would free up parking in town and the new bridge could then be built at the end of West Street which would remove in to-

Keep water control local My view regarding ownership of Ashburton’s water infrastructure is that our ratepayers have funded this infrastructure over many years and under the guidance of Ashburton District Council. There is now a very good water system for the residents of Ashburton. It matters not whether those ratepayers, who funded this water system were of different races, cultures or creeds. It now belongs to the residents

I agree wholeheartedly with Stuart Wilson’s comments and pleased that someone from the council has spoken up. It is obvious this whole Three Waters reform was about Maori getting 50 per cent control, probably with a view to them receiving some money for water use as a result of this. If people have an opinion or don’t agree with anything, this Government is trying to push

I agree with councillor Stuart Wilson’s comments on Three Waters. Paul Castelow

Synlait bottles Are Synlait expecting us to pay $5.29 for 1.5 litres of milk (in stainless steel bottles) when we can buy 3 litres in plastic for not much more? Certainly not us. That will make 3 litres of milk $10.58. Maybe they

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A Cup Day behind closed doors, a curse or a blessing? Matt Markham

t’s not for me to lament the prospect of not being able to attend New Zealand Trotting Cup Day next month, because the second Tuesday in November has fast-become a race day I’d rather not attend. But for thousands of people around the Canterbury region, and across New Zealand, the ever-increasing likelihood that the greatest race day in the Southern Hemisphere will be held behind closed doors could put a blimp in decades of tradition. As a young fella, being at Addington for the Cup in November was a must. Not because I wanted out of school, but because being there to see the best horses race on the best day was a harness enthusiast’s dream.

It is seeming increasingly likely that Cup Day at Addington this year will be held behind closed doors. It’s the same for so many others. You talk to people who have been going for decades, just to be able to say they were on course to see some of the greatest moments in the Cup’s history unfold. They were there when the immortal Cardigan Bay won in 1963, they watched Hands Down and Delightful Lady go to war in 1980, and they witnessed history

when Ricky May won his seventh on Terror To Love in 2013. When I stopped being a fully-fledged harness writer, my desire to be at Cup Day waned immediately. Not being at the heart of the action and feverishly tapping away at the keyboard opened my eyes to what Cup Day has become, and I didn’t like it. A social occasion with a side dish of harness racing.

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So, news in the past few weeks that the meeting will most likely be behind closed doors wasn’t a huge disappointment. I’d much rather be at home, taking in all the action from a racing purist point of view than pushing and shoving my way through a crowd to find a good spot to watch a race. However, Addington Raceway have confirmed that unless the rest of New Zealand is in

Alert Level 1 by the middle of this month, plans will shift to hosting the meeting behind closed doors – and you’d imagine that the same will happen for the galloping fixtures at Riccarton at some stage this month as well. That’s a real shame for those who have a long and storied history with the race day, and would have been there this year to see it unfold once more. And Monday’s post-Cabinet press conference, where the Prime Minister was almost reluctant to talk about the situation in the South Island, may well have been the dagger that stops the Cup Day heart from beating in 2021. The irony of it is, that given what will likely unfold, a Cup Day at Addington where the only people on track are those who actually understand and care what is happening in front of their eyes is quite appealing. And all of a sudden, I feel sad that I’m going to miss it.

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CLUB NEWS 15

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, October 7, 2021

Ashburton MSA Petanque

Members have been very busy and successful recently with various tournaments. On the weekend of September 25 members competed in Christchurch and Dunedin. Colin Jones was part of the team that won the Spring Drawn Triples at Ascot in Christchurch, with Francie Osborn and her team runners-up, and Adair Jones part of the team in third place. Down south, Karen Bensdorp and her Taieri partner came second in the Otago Doubles, with Neville Bensdorp and Richard Browne winning the plate. The South Island Mixed Doubles on Sunday saw Karen and Richard win the trophy, while Neville finished third equal in the consolation, and Nicky Foden and her Dunedin partner won the bowl event. On Saturday October 9 we are holding the Men’s and Women’s Club Singles. The following day a team of six from Ashburton will defend the trophy we won last year in the Piste of Origin Competition being held in Christchurch. The following weekend we are hosting the Canterbury Singles on Saturday, October 16, and the Canterbury Doubles on Sunday, October 17. We welcome you to watch any of our tournaments, and to attend or join our friendly club games every Tuesday and Thursday, starting at 1.30 at our venue at 115 Racecourse Road. Boules are available for you to play and to learn about the game.

Ashburton Woodworkers

Chair Dave Strong welcomed our 19 members to the delayed September meeting after having to cancel the previous month’s meeting. He welcomed Christchurch wood turner, tutor, Noel Graham our demonstrator for the evening and ex-Ashburton member and life member Dave Busby. Dave Strong mentioned the completion of our small extension which houses the dust extractor. The table destined for the arboretum at the Tinwald Domain for the Plains Rotary and Ashburton Rotary is now complete. It just needs to be installed in it’s place. Show and Tell: John Millichamp: kauri platter 2 apricot bowls. Les Mattingley: detailed truck a horse & cart, and a miniature lathe. Bill Healey: 3 mushrooms, bird feeder, ash bowl. Roger Scammell: 3 geometric cutting boards. Paul Sheldon: 4 mushrooms. John Smart: 2 ornate tool handles. Geoff Brown: epoxy platter and a bowl highlighted with epoxy. Kevin Challis: driftwood sculpture, a lidded container. Frank Luxton: a cherry container with an ebony lid. Noel demonstrated turning a scoop with a perfect sphere of 80mm diameter, using a special jig mounted on the lathe below the centre line. Eventually a scoop appeared from the block of sycamore. A trick he showed us was using water to moisten the unfinished scoop so that it swelled sufficiently for it to hold firm in the chuck to add detail to the item. A marvellous demonstration from a wood turner of vast experience.

Ashburton Bridge Club

Quite often there is the possibility of a game contract in two different final spots. This hand from Thursday night’s play is such an instance. Dealer, East, will open the auction 1 Heart with 5 of the suit, and following a pass

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Ashburton Bowling Club

Our Ladies Championship Triples will be continued at a future date, but our Ladies Championship Fours are due to commence on Thursday the 7th. But we all know that according to the weather forecasters, anything is possible this week. Last Thursday’s Club Day was well at-

tended, the beautiful weather and the presence of our bowling partners from the MSA, both added to the enjoyment. At Allenton’s Friday Triples, Min Hill, as part of a composite team, came 3rd. At the Club’s Combined Rollover Triples on Saturday, the first of the season due to last week’s cancellation, and as you can expect on such a lovely day, we had a turnout of 27! And again, our fellow MSA bowlers joined us. The winners with 2 wins, 11 ends were: Joe Ryk, Annette Blain, Wendy Herriott, Gus Hurrell; and 2nd with 2 wins, 9 ends were: Colin Bird, Relda Prendergast, D Walker. At the Todd Cup Fours held at Allenton on Saturday 2nd, again Ashburton were in the frame. In 2nd place was Ashburton’s team of G Eder, D Kinvig, G Taylor, W Lee – 5 wins, 25 ends. And in 3rd place was the Ashburton team of M Hill, M Anderson, J Kewish, A McKenzie 3 wins, 22 ends. Ashburton ladies outing to Rakaia on Monday 4th, to take part in the Murton Cup Ladies Fours, was cancelled due to the rain. MSA will play their 2nd “home” Friday Triples at Ashburton on Friday, 8th. At the club on Saturday 9th, Ashburton men will play Championship Triples and Fours matches – am and pm. Also, our Club’s Saturday Rollover Triples will continue on the 9th. Reps. Triangular: Country/Mid-Cant/Sth Cant will be played on Sunday 10th, at Ashburton and Allenton. A busy weekend for our Club! Let’s hope the good weather returns very soon – good bowling everyone! Stay safe!

Hinds Women’s Institute

It has been a disconcerting few months

for everyone. Hinds WI members like everyone else has had to work around the Lock-down. Good, though, that everyone has kept reasonably well for all that. May was Hinds WI’s 91st Birthday so an outing to the Ashburton Hotel was organised which resulted in a good attendance of members who enjoyed a lunch with well needed fellowship. Jo Wilson – instead of us having a birthday cake arranged – had made a lovely cup-cake for each member to take home and have with a cuppa, later on. The August meeting was, due to lockdown, cancelled. However, some of the members involved with the hopefully, forthcoming display at the Museum and Art Gallery met and enjoyed a cup of tea after discussing the lay-out of the display. Masks were removed for the afternoon tea; prior to that we looked a bit like a scene from the “OK Corral!” September 22nd saw our membership put on a great display of flowers, baking, floral arrangements, craft, novelty items and Limericks for the Spring Flower Show. It is always amazing to see so many flowers considering the nor-westers, hail, rain etc. etc. that have struck the area of late. Another opportunity to partake of some lovely baking was taken advantage of, thanks to the hostesses, Jo Wilson and Jenny Sinclair. Our judges provided some very helpful comments on the entries and were thanked with a gift of potted cyclamen. What business there was, was covered very quickly. Some of the members expressed an interest in taking part in the “Meet in the Middle” walk in the Domain on the 18th October. Rosa had an interesting letter and a copy of the Hampshire News to share as our Link Correspondent and this led to some talks of the links we have had with England since the 1940s, WI doings in England, as well as an interesting anecdote of a Link Visitor from that country and a gift of a caught fish kept in a bath tub. Roll Call, items for the Federation Raffle was well supported. And, Birthday Honours were accorded to, and a gift given to the members; as well as the sales table and raffle being well supported. Results of Flower Show. Cut Flowers: Lowe Trophy. Ruth Sheppard 1st, Daffodils: Thimble Elizabeth Bell 1st, Floral: Elms trophy Rosa Bennett and Jenny Sinclair 1st =, Cooking: Ellis trophy. Ruth Sheppard 1st, Handcraft: Shoe horn Jenny Sinclair 1st, Novelty: Letter Rack Annette Simister 1st, Overall Winner was Elizabeth with 40 points, followed by Jenny with 39. The horn vase, the lace picture, the Kent scene and the picture of the church are all gifts sent from the Sutton-at-Hone WI Link in the United Kingdom.

Ashburton Golf Club

We had a rest week in club champs, but the course was still humming at the weekend. On Saturday we had round 1 of the 3 round DCL Cup. Top score was Murray Moorhead with an 84 playing off 16 for a superb nett 68. Al Jopson was second with 69 then Dave Hampton, Grant Hastie, Greg Fleming and Hayden McMillan were all a further shot back. Top scoring, well done. On Sunday we had the County Stroke where our friends and neighbours from the other four Mid Canterbury courses

pop along to the Brandon and usually shoot the lights out. I do not have the full list of results but do have a few. I see that Ashburton’s own, the lovely Bev Chinn picked up the top lady, and Mayfields Mr Consistent, Gordon Duthie took out the men’s. When the dust had settled the Mayfield team stood proud on top of the pile with the mayors trophy held high. Well done, and I hope you all enjoyed the course. This Saturday we are back in club champs’ mode with all the champs and plate semi-finals taking place. We will dissect the results and look at the finalists next week. We had a good meeting around the interprovincials last week and everything seems to be tracking along nicely, but one thing to come out of the meeting is the lack of course maintenance by players. We have an absolutely beautiful course because of a brilliant crew of greens staff and committee, so it breaks my heart to see unfilled divots and un repaired pitch marks on the course. It is not hard to do, if you take a divot, replace it or fill it from your sand bucket. If you make a pitch mark, repair it straight away. Rule of thumb, repair your own and one more. The sooner they are repaired the quicker they will recover. Finally, if you are having a practise round then you are only allowed to play two balls. There have been instances where 4 or 5 balls have been hit from the same place, all taking divots. Please take care of the course, if we all do our part then Ben and his crew can better use their time not having to do remedial work. Many thanks. Good golfing.

Mid Canterbury Rural Provincial Women

With some warmer days lately, “spring has sprung”-funny how this seems more evident once daylight saving starts! As the seasons change, so do many things on farms and stress levels also change depending on the work load? Look out for one another, workers, neighbours and family. Over the past few months, Rural Women have been delivering food packages to farmers affected by the “Flood of 21”. Many farmers now know a clear path ahead, while others, although seeing some light at the end of the tunnel, are still in repair mode. And now some also are facing a huge clean-up of fallen trees, tree lines and repairs to farm buildings resulting from the large winds experienced over recent weeks. Not only are the trees needing to be cleared off pasture, crops and roads, fences have been impacted as well. As we race to the end of the year, let’s hope the weather is kind to the farming fraternity, as they don’t need any more challenges, all at the same time. Thank you to all Rural Women members who helped deliver Rural Support Trust goodwill packages to flood affected farmers. This has been highly valued. As it is once again our turn to deliver Meals on Wheels this week, thank you to all for making yourselves available to help. If the Covid stays at Level two or less, we will hold our MC Provincial RWNZ monthly meeting on Friday October 8, at the Sinclair Centre, starting at 9.45am (No cuppa). A guest speaker will make a short address on her Rural Business. Any enquiries; ph Marg 027 267 7600 or Sandra 027 234 5635.

Left – The winning County Stroke team from the weekend, from the Mayfield Golf Club. Above – It’s been all go at the Ashburton Bowling Club over the past few weeks.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, October 7, 2021

Green light for basketball tournament They’ve managed to work with four separate venues from which to play matches, the EA Networks Centre – which will be split into two separate venues – the Oxford Street Basketball Stadium, and also the Ashburton College gymnasium. “It means that we can make the tournament A basketball tournament which will bring more work, with no more than 100 people in one of than $350,000 of spending to the Mid Canterbury these venues at any given time. region is set to go ahead next week, despite there “It’s a little bit of a lucky break – but we were being no drop in Covid-19 Alert Levels for the redead keen to do everything gion. we could to try and make Basketball Mid Canterbury it happen for everyone inconfirmed to the Guardian on volved.” Tuesday that the event, the The tournament will be South Island Under 13 tournaone of the first in the South ment, was all systems go, with Island since the entire counsome nifty organising making it try was plunged into Level possible. 4 lockdown in August, and “It’s great news, especially for signals the intent of it being the kids,” Basketball Mid Canpossible for events to still go terbury boss, Mark Douglas said. ahead around the mainland, “We are really excited to be where possible. able to make it happen, and I’m A lot of sporting organisasure a lot of hospitality and actions around the country will commodation places around be watching with a close eye town will be as well.” to see how it runs with a view The tournament looks set to Mark ‘Roasty’ Douglas to their own sports going forhost around 35 teams for the ward. four days next week, and it’s The tournament is set to begin on Wednesday, been made possible by Basketball Mid Canterbury October 13, with up to 12 hours of basketball beworking hard to ensure that no restrictions on ing played each day through to the final day of the mass gatherings are broken during the event. event, Saturday, October 16.

Matt Markham

Mid Canterbury Tennis competitions are getting under way this week as the season looks to kick into gear.

Tennis back into action The first round of the interclub season is still a week away, but tennis has kicked off in a big way this week with a number of other tournaments getting underway for the new season. A new-look Interclub competition, including a teenage grade, begins on Saturday, October 16 but Twilight Tennis, Sunset Doubles and Masters Mixed on Saturday afternoons have all begun. The first round of Twilight Tennis was played last night with 10 teams entered in this year’s competition including reigning champions, Trident – who went through last season undefeated.

BOWLS

Rep sides confirmed Matt Markham Bowls Mid Canterbury are set to put four strong teams on the greens this weekend for the annual triangular representative tournament on Sunday. Following on from the men’s team being released last week, the two women’s teams; senior and development were announced over the weekend to take on teams from Canterbury Country and South Canterbury in the four-round competition, at the Allenton Bowling Club. There’s strength across both women’s sides, as there is with the men’s teams,

The teams Senior Women: Melva Middleton,

Wendy Watson, Sylvia Mellish, Marg Lloyd, Leonie Spargo, Pat McElwain, Shirley Pagey, Raylene Heads, Di Callaghan, Anne Reid. Development Women: Jennifer Mitchell, Lynda Currie, Colleen McFarlane, Sandy Lysaght, Lyn Fensom. Linda Osborne, Rose Johnston, Janice Bell, Millie Foggo, Barbara Ewing.

Melva Middleton, in action at last weekend’s Todd Cup, will play the singles for the Mid Canterbury senior women’s side this weekend. PHOTO MATT MARKHAM 021021-MM-004 with selectors going with the tried and true, while they look to build some strong combinations. Melva Middleton and Pat McElwain will play the two singles matches in the morning for the senior women’s teams, while Wendy Watson, Sylvia Mellish, Marg Lloyd and Leonie Spargo will form one fours side, with Shirley Pagey, Raylene Heads, Di Callaghan and Anne Reid making up the other. The teams will then split in the afternoon for pairs and triples, using the same five players. Play begins at 9.30am on Sunday

morning with the women at Allenton and the men playing at Hampstead. Meanwhile, Allenton Bowling Club’s annual Todd Cup fours were held last weekend on their home green, and it was an all-Allenton affair at the top of the standings. Sandra Keith kept up her good early season form, skipping her side to victory as the only team to claim four wins from their four matches. Keith was joined by Dan Hopkins, Richard Kane and Michael Lawson. They finished a win clear of the second placed team of Gavin Eder, Doug Kinvig, Graeme Tayler and Winston Lee.

Tonight 32 teams will begin the Sunset Doubles season across four separate divisions with promotion and relegation across each round. The Masters Mixed season, which is played on Saturday afternoons on the Allenton grass courts officially began last Saturday. Play in that competition is open to anyone over the age of 35. Draws for both the Mid Canterbury Tennis Interclub season and also the Canterbury Tennis Division One competition, in which Country Ashburton will again compete, are yet to be released.

Keith gets call-up for Island clash Ashburton bowler, Sandra Keith has been given a chance to be a part of something a little bit different next month on the national bowling calendar. The Allenton Bowling Club member has been called into the South Island side for next month’s North v South Challenge which will be played at the Hopes Dunedin Indoor Stadium from November 26 to November 28. Not originally named in the squad, Keith was given a late call-up to replace another player for the new look tournament which takes on a different looking format to anything that’s been played in the past. Teams consist of eight male and eight female competitors as well as two para-bowlers. They’ll play two games of men’s and women’s fours on the opening day of the event before playing nine mixed pairs matches the next day before a massive 18 games of singles on the final day of the event to wrap play up, from which an overall winner will be found. Keith is part of a strong South Island women’s line-up that includes noted national bowlers, Tayla Bruce, Jo Edwards and Val Smith with the South Island men’s team equally as strong with names like Gary Lawson, Shannon McIlroy and Mike Kernaghan featuring.

PUZZLES 17

Puzzles and horoscopes Ashburton Guardian Thursday, October 7, 2021

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

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Liquor Duty Manager An opportunity is available in our busy supermarket for a Full-time Liquor Duty Manager. This busy role involves work in many areas of the store including, Checkout, Lotto, Grocery, Produce, and Dairy. Supervision and training of other staff is required for the nights and Saturday shift. This role would suit a person who has excellent customer service skills, and is a team player who is able to work unsupervised. While a General Manager’s Certificate would be of benefit, full training will be provided to the successful applicant. The applicant must be at least 20 years of age due to legal requirements. Days of work will be Tuesday to Saturday and includes 3 late nights. This full-time position is 40.25 hours per week.

ASHBURTON COLLEGE ‘Individual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment’

First XV Boys’ (UC Championship Team) & Girls’ Rugby Coaches Expressions of Interest Sought Ashburton College, in association with the Mid Canterbury Rugby Union, is seeking to further enhance the sport of Rugby in the College and invites expressions of interest in key voluntary roles in the Ashburton College Rugby Programme. The persons appointed are required to maintain positive relationships and links with the College and ensure student management is consistent with College Policies and Procedures. The coaches once appointed will have the ability to appoint their own managers. The successful applicants will be responsible for leading the preparation and coaching, on and off the field, of the 1st XV to a standard of excellence that is required of teams participating in this prestigious competition, while embracing the Values of the College and the MCRU. Key attributes sought in the appointees include: • Strong technical knowledge of the modern game, combined with sound coaching and analytical skills. • Experience in coaching sport at teenage representative level or higher. • Special interest in College sport, balancing the objectives of success in the short-term, with the development of individual athletes in a team environment. • An ability to work with and challenge a group of aspiring rugby players. Applications close noon, Friday, October 22, 2021

Expressions of interest or enquiries about commitments can be made via email to Ross Preece, Principal, at principal@ashcoll.school.nz.

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Ashburton-based Potato Planting Staff needed until late November (approx). • Tractor driving experience/loader driving • Approx 6 days a week, weather dependent • Well paid • Good co-workers and boss! Text 021 431301

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ASIAN girl in town, busty, massage service available. Please phone 022 139 5223. BRAZILIAN Tantric sensual massage. Hot blonde 37 year old, size 8, nice body and good fun. Please phone 0275 242 184.

MEETINGS, EVENTS ASHBURTON SOCIETY OF ARTS Early Spring Show, Short Street Studio. Local members exhibiting. Guest Sarah Beal, on now until October 17. Weekends 11am - 4pm, other days when signs out. Enquiries 308 4533. Masks please.

HOT and Sexy, new to town, MOTORING alignments at good looking, loves to play WHEEL with toys. Good service. great prices. Maximise the Phone 021 236 2792. No text. life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308 6737.

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1998 UK Avondale Leda, 6 mtr, self contained caravan. $25,000. Please phone HIRE hire. PROFESSIONAL woman 027 438 1411 or leave GENERAL chainsaws, requires house to rent. a message 308 0350. Lawnmowers, concrete breakers, trailers, 2 or 3 bedroom. Fenced and more. All your DIY / party please as i have a small hire, call and see Ashburton elderly dog. Please phone GRAZING U-Hire. 588 East Street. 0221 968 584. Thankyou. GRASS/CLOVER finishing Open Monday-Friday 7am feed wanted for lambs. - 6pm; Saturday 7.30am GARAGE SALES Top money for top feed. - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am GARAGE Sale, flat 1/34 Phone Mitch 0273 131 320. 12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. Burnett Street. Saturday 9 www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz October, 8am. Household items, bric a brac, fishing gear etc. Clearing out elderly woman’s belongings. Covid regulations apply.

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Daily Diary THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7

9am - 2pm (summer hours) ASHBURTON MENZ SHED. Call in and have a chat and cuppa. 8 William Street. 9.30am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Ladies exercise class. Please phone 3086817. Ashburton Senior Centre, 206 Cameron Street. 9.30am-11am PARK STREET LINE DANCERS. Join our friendly group for fun low impact dance. St Stephens Church Hall, Park Street. 9.30am-11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Weekly morning games, free racket hire, all welcome. E A Networks Sports complex. River Terrace. 9.30am-12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. We are open every Thursday and Saturday morning, plus every alternate Tuesday afternoon 3.30pm-5pm. check our fb page for which Tuesday. We are based in the Triangle, 106 Victoria Street. 10am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit Kidz for pre schoolers and caregivers. 48 Allens Road. Allenton. 10am-4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street. Methven. 10.30am - 3.30pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS’GUILD. Meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at the Seniors

2021 Centre, 206 Cameron Street. 10.45am MSA TAI CHI. Cost $3 per session. MSA. Havelock Street. 11am STEADY AS YOU GO FALLS PREVENTION. Exercises designed to strengthen and improve muscles in a supportive environment. Contact Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. This session at Holy Spirit Church. Thomson Street. Tinwald. 1pm STEADY AS YOU GO FALLS PREVENTION. Exercises designed to strengthen and improve muscles in a supportive environment. Contact Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. This session at St Stephen’s Church. Park Street. (note new venue). 1pm STEADY AS YOU GO FALLS PREVENTION. Exercises designed to strengthen and improve muscles in a supportive environment. Contact Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. This session at Buffalo Lodge hall. Cox Street. 1pm-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport. Seafield Road. 1pm - 3.30pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS’GUILD. Meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street. 1.30pm ASHBURTON MSA PETANQUE CLUB. Social play for beginners and experienced. 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton.

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10am AGE CONCERN. Speaker/entertainment, quiz, exercise. Morning tea provided. Seniors Centre. Cameron Street. 10am-4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall. 160 Main Street. Methven. 10.30am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH.

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Seniors Coffee Club. Park Street. 10.30am ASHBURTON COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. Walking for about 30-40 minutes on Friday’s and Mondays. Meet Walnut Avenue hockey Pavilion. 12pm-2pm ASHBURTON JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. (Signing Centre). JP available for all signing services on Tuesdays and Fridays. No appointment necessary. No fee. Community House. 44 Cass Street. 1pm-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport. Seafield Road.

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DEATHS

BOAL, Malcolm Leonard – Passed away suddenly at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton after a short illness on October 2, 2021, aged 73 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Glen and Corienne (Sydney), and Michelle and Craig Hydes (Ashburton). Loved Grandad of Riley, and Sienna; Harrison, and Charlotte. Loved son of the late John and Myrtle Boal. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Mary and the late Alister Wooding, Jocelyn and David White, and Valmai and Geoff Parkin. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Rosebank, Bernard Egan and Memory Funerals for the care and compassion shown to Malcolm. Messages to: c/- the Boal Family, PO Box 6035, Ashburton 7742. A private service has been held for Malcolm.

MILLS, Jeffrey Hargen – On September 29, 2021, at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch, after a courageous battle, aged 55 years. Loved and adored husband and soulmate of Fleur. Loved, cherished and respected father of Grace and loved and admired stepfather of Patrick, Billy, and Luke. Dearly loved son of Bruce Mills, and Susan and Gil Rusbridge. Loved brother of Grant, and uncle of Matt, Melissa, and Annelise. Special thanks to Dr Jim Edwards, and Dr Hilary Cleland, the Nurse Maude District Nurses and Hospice staff, you are all wonderful. Messages to the Mills family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. Any donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be greatly appreciated and may be made online at bit.ly/jhmills2909 Due to the current restrictions, a private family celebration of Jeff’s life has been held.

EVEREST, Robin Margaret – Passed away peacefully in her 86th year on Tuesday, 5 October, 2021 after bravely facing the challenges of Please email your photo and 30 words or less to living with dementia. Adored classifieds@theguardian.co.nz and devoted wife of Owen for 63 wonderful years. Much FUNERAL loved mother and mother-inFURNISHERS law of Phill and Jos, Di and Nev, Sue and Phil; special MASTER MONUMENTAL MASON Nan to Mark and Mel, Anna and James, Paul and Sarah, Erin McBain E.B. CARTER LTD Brit, Loz and Jacob, Lucy For all your memorial and Ben; Great-Nan to Happy 12th birthday Erin. requirements Arthur, Emma, William, Have a fabulous day. New headstones and designs Patrick, Frank and Max. Love and best wishes from Renovations, Mum (Bridge) will be Mum, Dad and Daniel. Additional inscriptions, delighted to be reunited with Cleaning and Concrete work the love of her life, Owen Carried out by qualified (Oz). Special thanks to the Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and tradesmen. staff at Radius Millstream for under only. Free birthday greetings must be received 620 East Street Ashburton the wonderful support and at least two working days before date of insertion Ph/Fax 308 5369 care of Mum for the past 3 ½ otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear or 0274 357 974 on the day requested. Photos will be available at our years. Messages to the ebcarter@xtra.co.nz level 3 office for collection after notice has appeared NZMMMA Member Everest family c/- P O Box in the paper. 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia Canterbury would be appreciated. Due to Covid number restrictions, if you would like to attend Robin’s service, please contact Phill, p.everest@xtra.co.nz. For anyone wishing to view the service online go to www.patersonsfuneral services.co.nz, Funeral Services and click on Robin’s notice for the link.

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TAYLOR, Arthur Rossiter (Ross) – Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on October 2, 2021. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Shirley, much loved Dad of Deb and Paul Boon, Vikki and John MacPherson, Lisa and Scott Stringer, and Anna and Paul Cartney. Loved Grandad of Gemma, Liam, and the late Charlotte; Ross, Shannon, and Matthew; Gabrielle, Bethany, and Nicholas; Georgie, and Tamsin; and great-grandad of Izara, Brihanna, and Isabelle. Special thanks to the staff of Radius Millstream for their special care and compassion. Messages to, c/- the Taylor Family, PO Box 6035, Ashburton 7742. A private service has been held for Ross.

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Thursday: Partly cloudy. Northeast breezes.

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Thursday: Partly cloudy. Northerlies easing in the evening.

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Thursday Mountain weather hazard: Wind. Partly cloudy, with showers about the divide. Friday: Mainly fine with high cloud. Northerly breezes. Wind at 1000m: N 50 km/h easing to 30 km/h by evening. Saturday: Fine with northwesterlies. Showers Wind at 2000m: NW gale 70 km/h easing to 50 km/h developing with a strong southerly change late in the in the evening. day. Freezing level: 2400m.

A complex trough weakens as it moves east over New Zealand during today and tomorrow with southwesterlies over much of the country. Winds tend northwest over the South Island on Sunday as a front moves onto the lower South Island.

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Friday: Fine with high cloud. Northerly breezes.

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Saturday: Fine with northwesterlies. Showers developing with a strong southerly change late in the day. MAX 18 MIN

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