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INSIDE TODAY Liquor licence in balance P3 Let’s Chalk About It

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Meet the candidates

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Hoops’ reeferendum P9 Motoring milestones

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School holiday fun The EA Networks Centre has been alive with the sounds of children throughout the first week of the school holidays thanks to the school holiday programme being held there. Large numbers of children have been attending the centre each day for fun and laughter with a special trip to Christchurch on Wednesday included in the programme as well. From movies and fun on the inflatables through to sports and swimming, everything has been on the agenda and will again be the same next week when the second week of the programme begins. Pictured above is Noah Gill ready to take strike in cricket action.

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Eats, beats, and balls at Bite Nite

By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

There should be something for all tastes at Bite Nite Reimagined in the EA Networks Centre tonight.

It’s the fourth Bite Night run by the Ashburton District Youth Council, a celebration of the district, the food, entertainment, sport and people, but this year it has been revamped for its new venue.

“It’s a totally new venue, totally new format and the whole thing has just been totally reim-

agined,” Youth Council liaison officer Verity Jackson said.

“It is all led by the youth council organised by youth for youth.”

The first two events were held in Baring Square East and then at the Trust Event Centre last year, but this year it has moved to the EA Networks Centre, opening up new opportunities.

As well as the multicultural food vendors and main entertainment stage, Jackson said they have the giant inflatables and a series of sporting showcases.

The Canterbury Futsal Drag-

ons and members of the Canterbury Rams men’s basketball team will mix in with the locals as well as Mid Canterbury Netball in interactive 40-minute sessions.

There will be seven food vendors offering a wide variety of international cuisine, so there should be something for everyone, Jackson said.

On the main stage things kick off with Kadodo African Drummers and Dancers, followed by Wishlistt and then headlining is rising Kiwi hip-hop star, Rei. The doors open to Bite Nite at the EA Networks Centre at

5.30pm and Jackson is expecting a good crowd.

“We are doing really well with the ticket sales so far so it’s looking good.”

The first 100 through the door with a pre-purchased ticket will receive a free Bite Night face covering while youth council member Michael Baker has “put in an excessive amount of work to organise some really exciting giveaways on the night as well”.

Youth Council members will also be taking donations for the Kanuka Mid Canterbury Regeneration Trust.

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WORD ON THE STREET Q: What do you like to do most in the school holidays?

NOAH GILL “I love that I get to play sports all day.”

MARLIE ROSS “I like to go away to Lake Hawea. I am looking forward to going soon.”

IZZY BROOK “I like to see all my friends and chill.”

ADEN MOLLOY “I like to build stuff with my Lego and see my friends. It’s good I don’t have to go to school.”

WILLA BATTY SAMMY WOOD HILARY FITZGIBBON “I like being [at the EA “I like to spend more time “I like to visit my Nan’s Networks centre] with with my family and go house in Christchurch. everybody and having a on trips. I’d like to go to Soon she is moving; she break from school.”

Nelson next holidays.” is moving back to her old house in Waikari.”

Liquor licence renewal challenged

By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

Paul Millichamp cut a lonely figure on Wednesday when he fought to keep his nightclub Arcadia, open.

With his on licence up for renewal, Millichamp faced opposition from both the Police and the Ashburton District licensing inspector, Leo Ratten, with both parties giving a raft of reasons why the renewal application should be declined.

Millichamp said he had been in the hospitality business since 2006 and had operated within the conditions of the Sale and Supply of Liquor Act. However, he said he was issued with an infringement notice after an incident on June 7 this year, for being intoxicated while duty manager.

“I’d had five glasses of whisky and water, late at night. I don’t deny being influenced by alcohol, but some of this was due to being tired and skipping dinner,” he said.

It is the only time he has been assessed for intoxication, Millichamp said.

He has paid the fine and accepted that drinking on duty was something he should not have done.

In terms of crowds of people on the street outside his bar, this usually occurred after the 2am closing and none of those people left his bar with alcohol

in their hands, he said. If people were drinking in the alcohol ban areas it was with alcohol they’d obtained elsewhere.

“We do a street walk at the end of every night and pick up the bottles and cans, and we don’t even sell cans. We don’t sell three-quarters of the bottles in the bins.”

Millichamp said it was critical his licence was renewed as he had the bar on the market and wanted to sell it as a going concern.

“I don’t want to walk away with nothing after 14 years in business.”

Aorangi alcohol harm reduction officer Sergeant Sam Winchester told Ashburton District Licensing committee members Robin Kilworth (chair), Simon McDonnell and Gregg Clapp that Arcadia was not complying with the Sale and Supply of Liquor Act. Police responded to a high number of calls from incidents around the nightclub, and that the owner had been issued with an infringement notice after he was found to be intoxicated while in the role of duty manager.

In the year to June 30 there were 12 calls to police on a range of issues including violence, property damage and anti-social behaviour. Bar visits by police indicated multiple instances of intoxicated people, Winchester said.

“In my opinion staff at Arcadia

do not manage the intoxication levels as required under the act.”

Calls to police were also far higher to Arcadia than for similar venues in Timaru and from July 30 to September 8 alone there had been nine, he said.

“It is the highest concern of all my areas.”

Ashburton constable Jack Thomson said he attended many incidents outside Arcadia, particularly around 2am when large numbers were leaving the nightclub.

Police usually parked near Arcadia on Friday and Saturday

nights.

“We have to step in when people flare up, but most often arrests are not made,” he said.

Constable Andrew Turner said he attended an incident in January after a woman stopped his car and told him someone was lying on the ground outside Arcadia.

Two constables attended and called for back-up. Turner and another constable then entered the bar at 2.20am and he said there were numerous patrons by the bar drinking, some with two or three bottles lined up, some

with tops still on.

“I told patrons the bar was closed and that they should leave.”

Millichamp approached him.

He had a drink in his hand and appeared intoxicated. He was yelling at patrons and telling them not to leave, he said.

An infringement notice was subsequently served on Millichamp.

While on duty, Turner said he had been inside Arcadia at least 20 times and it was somewhere late at night and in uniform he would not go alone.

His previous encounters with Millichamp had been amiable ones, but this time he was obstructive to police.

Ratten said that when he visited Arcadia and raised the issue of intoxicated patrons with Millichamp his reply had been: “it’s a nightclub, people get intoxicated”.

Ratten also challenged Milichamp on allegations that people were still coming into the nightclub after 1am in spite of its one- way door policy and said he believed he had not completed all of the conditions laid down after his last licence renewal.

In his role, Ratten said, he supported the police in opposing the renewal.

All parties now have 10 working days to make their written closing statements before the committee deliberates and decides the outcome of the Arcadia application.

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‘It’s OK not to be OK, but let’s talk’

By Heather Mackenzie heather.m@theguardian.co.nz

Ngawaiata Williams believes that suicide should be talked about more openly across all parts of society.

“It’s OK not to be OK, but let’s talk about it,” she said.

The Let’s Chalk About Mental Health organiser said she has lost friends and family members to suicide and that prompted her to put her hand up for the organiser role.

“People tell me time heals.

What time and when? After losing my dad and two brothers, the most recent only a year and a half ago, time hasn’t healed me.”

Now in its second year, Williams said they will be back on the East Street Checkerboard on Sunday from 11am to 2pm.

Pup Chamberlain, from Lives Worth Living, along with Nicola “Nix” Adams, Kloe Romana and Jahrese Dowdle, known as Jah the Jester, are guest speakers at the event.

“They are the official guests, but anyone is welcome to stand up to share their mental health experiences or journey.”

There will be plenty of sausages on the barbecue, thanks to Netherby Meats and bread courtesy of Sim’s Bakery, and colourful pavement chalk from The Warehouse.

Vital to the fight against suicide is the number 1737, dial it or text 24/7 to be put in contact with a trained counsellor or peer

Let’s Chalk About Mental Health organiser Ngawaiata Williams is pleased with the community support for Sunday’s event.

PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 290920-HM-112 support worker.

“Having a qualified perfect stranger on the end of the phone to listen to you is a great thing, and it’s free.”

Having grown up in Ashbur-

ton, Williams said there has been a lot of progress made over the last 30 years in relation to mental health support.

“The amount of organisations offering help now is great, we just

need to get the word out about how to find them.”

Williams understands suicide is a complex and not easily solved issue, and getting together for an afternoon writing messages of

hope and numbers to call on the checkerboard will not solve the problem, but it is great start.

“You never know, someone may be having a really bad day, feeling like they don’t belong and read a chalk message that lifts their day.”

Everyone has bad days, we all know that, Williams said, but people need to be able to recognise when it is more than just a bad day and know where to get the right help for them or how to build a support network.

“It touches me to be involved with this project for the second year and I am proud to see it grow.”

Williams said having the grant from Ashburton District Council has made all the difference this year. Collectively this event and the Hope Walk planned for the following weekend received $1800, or $900 each.

“To start organising the event with money in our account made a big difference. I cannot thank the Ashburton District Council enough.

“Thanks to them we could pay for the things we needed with that money and not use our own funds.”

Williams also wanted to acknowledge the help He Waka Tapu have provided her in the way of introductions and sending her in the right direction to find what she needed.

“This event is planting seeds, it is then up to the community to make sure they grow,” Williams said.

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Sparks fly at candidates meeting

By Susan Sandys susan.s@theguardian.co.nz

It was mostly a sedate affair, but some sparks flew at the Meet the Candidates evening on Wednesday night.

“Rubbish!” was the heckle of one audience member to the claim that the Prime Minister’s Covid response had been sluggish, while NAP candidate James Rae added light relief and had audience members and candidates alike laughing.

Eight of the Rangitata electorate candidates turned up on the evening – Labour List MP Jo Luxton and National’s Megan Hands, alongside Hamish Hutton for ACT, Gerrie Ligtenberg for the Greens, Lachie Ashton for New Conservative, Brannon Favel for Social Credit, Grant William Kelynack for NZ Outdoors Party, and Rae for NAP, while an apology came from the ninth candidate of Aroha Maru for Advance NZ. The evening at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre was attended by about 300 people, and began with MC Matt Markham urging attendees to keep it civil.

“I don’t want to see like we saw in America today with a certain presidential debate.”

He got his wish as candidates largely stuck to delivering information about themselves and their party’s policies, although there were some attacks and heated exchanges.

Rotary Club of Ashburton organised the evening, presided over by president Rodger Letham. Candidates were each given seven minutes to address the crowd, followed by three minutes for people to bring questions from the floor.

Speaking order was drawn from a bag, and first up was Hands, where she impressed upon the audience her ability to be a strong voice in the thriving Rangitata electorate, promoting her party’s policies as the answer for steering New Zealand away from economic crisis.

Her talk was followed by polite applause, and introduced next, to more applause and even a cheer, was Ligtenberg.

She covered the Greens’ commitment to public transport, replacing coal burners, community housing, guaranteed personal income of $325 per week, increasing taxes for high income earners and regenerative farming.

Favel was up next, and presented a solution to the predicted $5 billion per year New Zealand will be paying in interest on borrowing by 2024, which included the government instead borrowing from its own bank of the Reserve Bank.

Kelynack, a long-time South Canterbury hunter and fisher, told the audience about his party’s vision for a chemical-free environment, and commitment to nurturing the industries of farming, fishing and forestry, banning overseas ownership of farms and a moratorium on 5G. Luxton offered a point of difference for the evening by focusing more so on her personal story, saying when she entered politics she genuinely wanted to make a difference for her community. This government had invested more money in the district this term compared to any previous government, including $50 million for rebuilding Ashburton College and a $7.5 million loan for the Methven hot pools.

Ashton was next, bringing a hard-hitting tone as he called for the country to stop “ridiculous spending” and to stop borrowing. The Zero Carbon Bill, Emissions Trading Scheme and lockdowns all needed to go, while mining needed to come back with new technologies. Ashton thought David Seymour was “a bit of a fraud” after the ACT leader jumped on the anti-firearms law bandwagon and did not speak out against New Conservative being excluded from the televised minor parties leaders’ debate.

There was just two more candidates to go when Rae’s name was drawn, and shortly after he took the podium, audience members were in stitches. Rae recited a

Megan Hands, Jo Luxton and Hamish Hutton enjoy a light moment while listening to James Rae’s poem. poem making fun of himself and the other candidates, including suggesting National won’t get the four-lane road between Ashburton and Christchurch completed until 3009, and that for Luxton there was “not much to be said, in an electorate deathly allergic to voting red”.

Last up was Hutton. He quickly eradicated the mirth as he brought back a hard-hitting tone, telling the audience about himself and his background knowledge of the “self-defeating leftist politics of envy” overseen by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Ardern knew nothing about the economy and her response to Covid had been “sluggish and unimaginative”.

This evoked a call of “rubbish” from one audience member, while another told Hutton at the end of his talk that he had done a good job dividing the room, and yet another told him his response to one of the questions had been the most fascist and right-wing statement ever heard.

Questions from the audience at the close of speeches included one from a woman whose two grandsons had spinal muscular atrophy. She wanted to know how candidates would ensure Pharmac funded the medicine they so desperately needed.

Hands choked up while giving her answer, saying she had a great deal of sympathy with regard to such cases, as her younger brother has a disability and her family had had to fight in their pursuit of the right outcomes.

Other questions from the floor included one about the government’s freshwater policies. Each candidate had 45 seconds to give their answer to the end-of-evening questions.

Luxton said it was not her area of expertise, however she spoke generally for the time she had on the issue, mentioning amendments and the continuing dialogue

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between Federated Farmers’ members, ministers and government departments.

Hands sensed a weak spot, and went on the attack. She said the new regulations were impractical and unworkable. And she struggled with Luxton saying she was no expert, considering the Labour Party member had represented this community for three years as a List MP.

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Methven growth forces rethink

By Susan Sandys susan.s@theguardian.co.nz

Mustangs take to the lake The Canterbury Mustang Owners’ Club run descended on a glorious Lake Hood on Sunday. Nearly 50 Mustangs enveloped the Lake House, providing an attraction for locals in the area enjoying the sunshine. More than 80 members enjoyed a lunch near the lake before trekking to a club member’s sheds for dessert. Enjoying the day out on Sunday are Ashburton club members Patrick Forde (left) and Colin Sweetman.

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PRESS BENCH

Uphold the law or protect a livelihood?

H olding a liquor licence is a privilege, not a right and it comes with plenty of conditions.

It’s something that can be taken away far more easily than it can be gained and depending on the business you’re running, keeping within the requirements of that licence may not always be easy. Ask anyone who runs a bar or nightclub. With the best will in the world getting it right all of the time is not easy.

This week one of Ashburton’s night club owners, Paul Millichamp, had to make the case for his business to stay in business.

By Sue Newman From the Press Bench

Yes, he admits he’s probably stretched the rules on occasion, but if he loses his licence he loses his business. He’s no newcomer to the game and he’s battled the odds on several occasions over more than a decade.

Give him his due, he’s stuck it out during some pretty testing times.

On the other side there are the police, they’re the ones who clean up late night when revelling goes wrong, when alcohol

tempers flare.

And, understandably, they’re keen to clean up Ashburton’s late night streets, to ensure that everyone who wants to be out late at night is safe, that they won’t become victims of some idiot’s alcohol-fuelled actions.

A liquor licence hearing involves some pretty difficult decision-making for the licensing committee members who have to listen to evidence, mull that evidence over and consider whether or not what’s being asked by the parties involved is reasonable.

They have to be guided by the basic principles of fairness, by

ensuring every party involved has an opportunity to have their say and that no questions are left unanswered.

And then they have to decide who gets what they’re asking and who does not. For the three people deciding the future of this licence renewal application that will not be an easy task.

It’s one of those very difficult situations where whoever is mediating has to find the right balance – lean too far one way and they’ll clearly fly in the face of the law, lean too far the other and they’ll risk someone’s livelihood.

Methven is growing, and it is time for its town boundary to grow as well.

This is the opinion of Methven Community Board members, who have set the ball in motion for pushing out the town boundary to include an additional 36 sections.

Currently the Methven Community Board rating boundary does not incorporate new developments and subdivisions in Methven, specifically Thyme Stream on Mt Harding Road with 16 lots and Kakariki View on Pudding Hill Road with 20 lots.

At their six-weekly meeting on Monday, board members recommended the Ashburton District Council approve a minor amendment to the Methven Community Board rating map, so the proposal can be sent through to the Local Government Commission.

If the commission determines this can go ahead, the new boundary maps would take effect from July 1 next year.

In a report to the board at its meeting, council officers said the rating map had not been amended as part of the 2020 Revenue and Financing Policy, due to the need to amend electoral boundaries through the Local Government Commission.

“Amending the MCB rating boundary would mean that some properties would have been rated for the MCB activity, even though they are unable to vote for the board members through the local body elections,” officers said.

Board chairperson Dan McLaughlin said it made sense to have residents in the new subdivisions come into the town boundary.

“It’s very good that the ball is rolling and that’s the way it’s heading,” he said.

Pass and fail marks for the Ashburton River

By Sue Newman sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

As the Ashburton River flows to the sea, its water quality deteriorates with bacteria and nitrogen levels rising and water clarity declining.

The latest Land and Water Aotearoa (LAWA) river water quality report paints a picture of a river that is in the top 25 per cent across all measures in its upper reaches, but falls into the bottom 25 per cent in some measures by the time it reaches measuring sites at Digby’s Bridge and Hills Road.

The LAWA data measures bacteria (E.Coli), clarity, nitrogen, ammoniated nitrogen and phosphorus.

On the clarity scale the river is in the bottom 50 or 25 per cent at all

nine sites, but it is in the top 25 per cent for phosphorus and ammoniated nitrogen readings at all locations except the Ashburton River bridge, where the ammoniated nitrogen reading was in the worst 25 per cent nationally.

Nitrogen readings were highest at the Ashburton Bridge and Hills Road, in the worst 50 per cent.

Two sites were measured for swimability, with Lake Hood’s Bayliss Beach receiving a pass mark, and the Ashburton River Bridge a fail.

In terms of water quality, the district’s lakes did not fare well. Only Lake Camp and Lake Heron were rated average. Lake Clearwater and the Maori Lakes were rated poor with Lakes Emma and Emily ranked very poor.

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New Life Church, 58 Melcombe Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

ALFORD FOREST Alford Forest Hall, Corner Highway 72 & Alford Forest Settlement Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Sinclair Community Centre, 74 Park Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

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Arowhenua Māori School, 33 Huirapa Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Carew Hall, Corner Ealing Montalto & Trevors Roads Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

ASHBURTON Ashburton Trust Event Centre, 211A Wills Street Sat 3 Oct - Sun 4 Oct 10am - 3pm Mon 5 Oct - Fri 9 Oct 9am - 6pm Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 10am - 3pm Mon 12 Oct - Wed 14 Oct 9am - 6pm Thu 15 Oct 9am - 8pm Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Tinwald War Memorial Hall, Corner Graham & McMurdo Streets Thu 8 Oct - Fri 9 Oct 10am - 6pm Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 10am - 3pm Mon 12 Oct - Wed 14 Oct 9am - 6pm Thu 15 Oct 9am - 8pm Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

CHERTSEY Chertsey Primary School Library, 83 High Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

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Allenton School, 110 Harrison Street Sat 10 Oct 10am - 4pm Sun 11 Oct 10am - 3pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

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Ashburton Baptist Church Foyer, Corner of Havelock & Cass Streets Mon 5 Oct - Fri 9 Oct 9am - 5pm Sat 10 Oct 10am - 3pm Mon 12 Oct - Wed 14 Oct 9am - 5pm Thu 15 Oct 9am - 7pm Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Hampstead School, 55 Wellington Street Sat 10 Oct 10am - 4pm Sun 11 Oct 10am - 3pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Fairton School, 14 Fairfield Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

HINDS Hinds School, 54 Reed Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

LAGMHOR Lagmhor Site, Ashburton Borough School, 770 Tinwald Westerfield Mayfield Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Walnut Avenue Pavillion, 66 Walnut Avenue Mon 5 Oct - Fri 9 Oct 10am - 6pm Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 10am - 3pm Mon 12 Oct - Tue 13 Oct 10am - 6pm Wed 14 Oct 9am - 6pm Thu 15 Oct 9am - 8pm Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Ashburton Intermediate School, 144 Cass Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

LAURISTON Lauriston Soldiers’ War Memorial Hall, Coleridge Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

LOWCLIFFE Lowcliffe/Coldstream Hall, 9 Trig Pole Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

MAYFIELD Mayfield School, 14 Lismore-Mayfield Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

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Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Thu 8 Oct - Fri 9 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 10am - 3pm Mon 12 Oct - Tue 13 Oct 9am - 4pm Wed 14 Oct - Thu 15 Oct 9am - 5pm Fri 16 Oct 9am - 3pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Muslim Community Centre, 9 Napier Street Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 10am - 3pm

Mt Hutt College Hall, Corner Main & McDonald Streets Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

MT SOMERS Mt Somers Springburn School, Ashburton Gorge Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

ORARI Orari Coronation Hall, 8 MacDonald Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

PLEASANT POINT Pleasant Point Primary School, Victor Wilson Hall, 33 Halstead Road Sat 10 Oct 10am - 4pm Sun 11 Oct 10am - 3pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

RAKAIA Rakaia Community Centre, Corner Elizabeth Avenue & Mackie Street Sat 10 Oct 10am - 4pm Sun 11 Oct 10am - 3pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

SEADOWN Seadown Hall, 729 Seadown Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Te Aitarakihi Multi Cultural Centre, 50 Bridge Street Sat 10 Oct 10am - 4pm Sun 11 Oct 10am - 3pm Gleniti School, 22 Heath Street Sat 10 Oct 10am - 4pm Sun 11 Oct 10am - 3pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Ara Institute of Canterbury Confucius Room, North Street Entrance, 65 North Street Mon 5 Oct - Fri 9 Oct 9am - 5pm Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 10am - 3pm Mon 12 Oct - Wed 14 Oct 9am - 5pm Thu 15 Oct 9am - 6pm Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

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South School, 44 Queen Street Sat 10 Oct 10am - 4pm Sun 11 Oct 10am - 3pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

The Southern Trust Events Centre, upstairs room, 70 Morgans Road Sat 3 Oct - Sun 4 Oct 10am - 4pm Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 10am - 4pm Mon 12 Oct - Tue 13 Oct 10am - 6pm Wed 14 Oct 10am - 7pm Thu 15 Oct 10am - 8pm Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

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St John Ambulance Rooms, 47 King Street Thu 8 Oct - Fri 9 Oct 9am - 5pm Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 10am - 3pm Mon 12 Oct - Wed 14 Oct 9am - 5pm Thu 15 Oct 9am - 6pm Fri 16 Oct 9am - 3pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Temuka Primary School, 9 Hayhurst Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

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Timaru Central (old National Bank Building), 15 Church Street Sat 3 Oct - Sun 4 Oct 10am - 3pm Mon 5 Oct - Fri 9 Oct 9am - 6pm Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 10am - 3pm Mon 12 Oct - Wed 14 Oct 9am - 6pm Thu 15 Oct 9am - 7pm Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Timaru Indoor Bowls Stadium, 20 Ranui Avenue (opposite Northtown Mall) Sat 3 Oct - Sun 4 Oct 9am - 4pm Mon 5 Oct - Fri 9 Oct 9am - 6pm Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Mon 12 Oct - Wed 14 Oct 9am - 6pm Thu 15 Oct 9am - 8pm Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

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Bluestone School, 46 Raymond Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Church Street Bible Chapel, 213 Church Street (corner Avenue Road) Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Grantlea Downs School, 65 Grants Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Methodist Church Hall, Corner North Street & Woodlands Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

Oceanview Heights School, 241 Selwyn Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, October 2, 2020

OUR VIEW

Standing up for what you believe in

By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

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’ve always felt that it takes great courage to be willing to stand up in front of people and fight for what you believe in.

At any corner you turn, there’s usually someone standing there ready to tear you down because their opinions or feelings are different to yours.

It’s basic common courtesy for humans to allow people to their opinion, but it doesn’t stop us debating the fact and the pressure seems to intensify when you throw the art of politics into the mix as well.

It’s there that opinions are open to being torn down, it’s there that people’s passions, thoughts and beliefs are hung out to dry by others and it’s also there where you never quite know what’s coming next.

Which is why I think I find events like Wednesday night’s Meet the Candidates Evening so interesting. Eight people on the stage, each ready to stand up and fight for what they think is right – all with the same common goal, a simple tick in a box on a piece of paper in a few weeks.

It’s a thankless task really.

For many, standing up and speaking into the microphone was never going to make much difference to their overall results at the coming election, but it’s still a necessity that they are given their time to express their thinking and their reasons for all variances of topics.

And for at least one person in the audience throughout the night, something that one of the eight candidates said would have resonated with them. Perhaps it was all the same topic, but individual ideas, policies and statements would have also rung true.

It’s critically important we have these nights, but it’s also critically important that we have candidates, especially so many with such differing views from the person sitting next to them on the stage.

Nothing was the same, noone spoke the same kind of words, it was unique to that particular person, or at least to their party and that’s what made it valuable listening for those who attended.

So, to the eight candidates on Wednesday night – well done.

Not everyone could do what you do, it takes guts and passion and you all showed just how much of that you do have.

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OPINION 9

The Reeferendum

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sat down on Wednesday evening with my ‘grown-up pants’ on and watched the Leaders Debate.

Truth be known, I wasn’t feeling that tired and my bedtime was rolling around quickly, so I thought that will help!

I found it captivating, well maybe that’s a bit over the top, let’s say interesting viewing.

At times it felt like a rather staunch mother trying to pull her rebellious teenager into line.

The teenager spent a lot of the time skirting around the questions in an aloof manner but did spark up occasionally especially when referred to as “Dear”.

The aloof teenager pulled

By Phill Hooper Off the air

out some side-steps that Bee Gee Williams would have been proud of when asked about having a puff in the magic garden. She did front up and admit to trying it in the past, but that “was a long time ago”.

Sadly, it appears that’s one of the biggest talking points from the debate. Should Cindy spill the beans on which box she’s ticking when it comes to having a quiet cone after a tough day in the debating chamber.

Personally, I don’t give a rat’s if she coughs up the info or not, it’s certainly not going to influence my decision either way.

I think local social media commentators Paddy and Cathy summed it up nicely when they said the following: Cathy: “Democracy means everyone has one vote that they can choose to use how they wish. It’s a SECRET ballot.

That means you can go into the polling booth on Election Day and make your vote for what you want and you don’t need to tell anyone what you have voted for. Some chose to do so, others don’t. Regardless of who Jacinda is, she still has that right to a secret vote. I don’t know why anyone would care one way or another.”

Paddy: “In a democracy everyone has the right to an anonymous vote. When you are

in the voting booth it is just you and the voting paper. Like her or not, she is still a private citizen and her one vote is allowed to be her choice without having to tell everyone else. As is yours and mine.”

Although, like Kylie, I question why she has let the cat out of the bag when it comes to the end of life bill.

Kylie said: “She’s very open on how she voted on the abortion law and what she will be voting for the end of life so why is it so important for her not to be honest about this one. Her saying that she doesn’t want to influence our vote, so the end of life doesn’t matter that we know?”

I put it to my Facebook friends in a poll yesterday, I do

like my polls. “Should Jacinda say which way she is voting on the Cannabis Referendum?”

At last check there was approaching 200 votes and 65 per cent were in the NO camp.

Whatever way you lean, make sure you get out and have your say on the Reeferendum on Election Day. Till next week, Hoo Roo, Phill Hooper Voting Yes 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.

Labour employment policies miss the point T

he Labour party’s recently released employment policies are focused on providing greater benefits and support for employees. But what happens to employees if employers cannot afford these new obligations?

Labour’s employment policies promise to increase sick leave for workers, introduce a new public holiday for Matariki, increase the minimum wage, develop and implement fair pay agreements, strengthen employment legislation, and protect vulnerable workers.

Yes, I’m an employer, which means I’m looking at this from an employer’s point of view. But the employer’s point of view is important here. Prior to these policies being announced some business owners would have already been spending sleepless nights wondering how they were going to hold onto staff during a sharp recession. Now the decision may have been made for them.

Individually these are significant changes. Collectively they will inevitably mean employers

By Chris Lewis From the Farm

will look seriously at cutting staff because of the new costs and complexity for businesses, particularly smaller businesses.

It could also mean employers seriously considering whether it is worth the increased cost and risk of taking on new staff.

This is at a time we are meant to be digging ourselves out of a Covid-19 driven recession.

The policies propose an increase in the available sick leave, from five days to ten days per year. Not all employees are going to take the additional sick leave. But to make the math easier, if even half the 30,000 dairy farm employees take the extra five days off, that’s an extra 75,000 days of lost productivity. Not easy when you’re located in a rural area with a small team.

That’s before you account for a new statutory holiday for Matariki. While we all like a bit of time off, an extra day’s leave means 30,000 days of lost

productivity for the dairy sector alone. The increased minimum wage is another concern.

Since the end of May 2014, the minimum wage has increased from $13.75 to $18.90 an hour this year, with another increase to $20 signalled for 2021. This is an increase of over 45 per cent.

I don’t know about other industries, but my income hasn’t increased by that much, over the same period.

Most workers in the dairy industry are paid more than the minimum wage, but increases to the minimum wage cascade and put pressure on the wages for those paid above it.

The proposal for Fair Pay agreements sounds nice (after all, who can possibly be against pay that is ‘fair’), but there is a reason the Government has been sitting on a working group report since late 2018.

That’s because there is much complex devil in the detail with things like redesigning how employers engage with employees, with no easy answers. They will be especially tough for small businesses at risk of having

their terms of conditions of employment set as a result of deals done after talks between the big businesses and big unions in their sectors.

I won’t get into the policy details on the strengthened legislation, other than to point out that from a farming perspective we are already facing a raft of new and strengthened legislation from all angles, and this adds to the pile without adding to productivity.

Finally, even for those employers who can jump these hurdles while staying in business, having to pay additional costs at a time when the Government is seeking to promote investment is a little contradictory.

Right now businesses are being squeezed. If the costs of keeping employees on increase, but earnings don’t, employers will have to look seriously at whether or not maintaining staff levels is worthwhile. You don’t think fast food joints and supermarkets have introduced self-checkouts just to improve the customer experience, do

you?

At any time, but especially now, the ideal would be for businesses to look at investing in a way that can retain labour market flexibility and improve productivity so they can afford more staff, not pushing employers to consider employing fewer staff and making it harder and riskier for them to take on new staff.

Increasing the costs of employing people misses the point, and once the Covid-19 wage subsidies have stopped, more and more employers will start to look seriously at staffing levels. Will these employment policies help employers keep staff on? I’m picking the answer is a firm no.

Chris Lewis is the Federated Farmers employment spokesperson 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

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, October 2, 2020

Confronting ageism head-on Yesterday was International Day of Older Persons, and there was double the reason to celebrate with the day also marking the World Health Organisation’s Decade of Healthy Ageing 2020 to 2030.

Seniors Minister Tracey Martin penned the following to mark the occasion.

International Day of Older Persons is a chance to think about the individual older New Zealanders we know and to confront ageism, Seniors Minister Tracey Martin said yesterday.

“What happened around Covid-19 is a reminder that our over65s are a very large and diverse group of people and we need to recognise this across government and in our lives,” Minister Martin said.

“Like the rest of the developed world, New Zealand has an ageing population, which reflects more of us are living longer, healthier lives than ever before.

“This group – and I say group reluctantly – aren’t all the same. Seniors, those over 65, are 800,000 very different individuals with very different circumstances and needs.”

Some older people do have health or mobility or income issues and they do need extra support and care.

“However, many are still in paid work and lots of our seniors are people who look after others – their children, grandchildren, others in their communities – rather than people who need help themselves.

“The more seniors there are, and the numbers are growing all of the time, the more diverse this group is.

We need to recognise this if we are to do the right things as a society and get the right government policies,” Martin said.

“For example, New Zealand’s response to Covid saw community groups, businesses, government and individuals all doing things to reach out and help older people who needed contact or extra assistance. But initially, there was also unfortunate use of the word ‘vulnerable’ to refer to those over 70.

“Language is important. There are extra health risks with age, but not everyone over 70 is ‘vulnerable’ or ‘elderly’ and it’s certainly not how they see themselves.”

The Minister said New Zealand needs to think differently about ageing if we are to tap into the potential of the growing seniors population and to offer people the best possible futures.

“Covid has seen us behave better overall, but I don’t want it to set our attitudes back. Our progress has been because everyone, including seniors, did their bit in staying home and keeping others safe.

“Some over-65s were also the first to get out and travel domestically after lockdown and the Office for Seniors is currently working on travel promotions for this group to support the tourism sector.

“We’ve got a large senior market and workforce the country simply can’t afford to overlook.

“On the International Day of Older Persons, let’s remind ourselves that older people are our parents and grandparents and move away from casual ageism.”

Seniors Minister Tracey Martin.

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Research shows that hearing loss contributes to increased isolation, less social engagement, less confidence and worsening relationships with family.

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The tile roof has recently been resealed and painted.

Approx Land Size 693sqm

Approx Floor Area 110sqm

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Allenton 9 Davidson Street

Ashburton 279 Tancred Street

Position plus potential

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This great looking 1970's brick home has excellent street appeal in a sought after location. There is an open plan kitchen/dining/living area and a second living area, with excellent indoor/outdoor flow. The garage has internal access.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 3pm, Thu 8 Oct 2020 View Sat 11.30am-12pm or by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

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Prepare to be surprised. This property was refurbished; an ensuite was added, a new kitchen, new bathroom, carpets, soft furnishings and decorations. The roof has been replaced, insulation installed and all windows are double glazed.

Asking Price $385,000 View by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

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Tinwald 18 Millibrook Place

Windwhistle Lot 8 620 Coleridge Road

For families of all shapes

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270sqm home with spacious open plan living areas flowing to the outdoors. Mater suite peacefully located away from the other bedrooms. Secure 755sqm manicured section. Schools and amenities nearby. Call for more detail.

For Sale offers invited over $615,000 View Sat 11.30am-12pm or by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 Olé Wallis 021 0273 7307

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Luxury in an adventure paradise

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314sqm luxury home awaiting a discerning owner.

One hour from Christchurch in a private gated community of only 16 lots. Adjoining and overlooking Terrace Downs Resort and Golf Course, Mt Hutt and outdoor activities on your doorstep.

Asking Price $1,189,000 View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

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Akaroa 261 Beach Road

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A very rare Banks Peninsula opportunity This spectacular 3,685sqm section has 360 degree views of Akaroa harbour, the surrounding hills and Akaroa Township. Situated in Glen Bay, within the Akaroa town boundary, this is a once in a life time opportunity to own a prestigious section that has a substantial area of flat land and views that cannot be built out. Not only will you have the best views in town, but also access to Glen Bay for water skiing, swimming, sailing or a short stroll past Akaroa lighthouse and into the village. Located 80kms from Christchurch International Airport, Akaroa is a vibrant town and one of New Zealand’s favourite destinations.

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Methven 29 Camrose Avenue

Methven Barkers Road

The perfect package

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This is a classic home thoughtfully designed to maximise space and comfortable living. With four double bedrooms, a family bathroom and an ensuite, the home is well appointed and suited to a range of lifestyles.

Price by Negotiation View Sat 12.30-1pm or by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 Fee Ensor 021 705 014

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Methven 67 Barkers Road

Camrose Estate - Stages 5 & 6 Now available Starting from $145,000. Sections range from 625 1,000sqm. The prestigious 31ha Camrose Estate subdivision development is situated right on the edge of Methven township.

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Methven 49 South Belt

A cut above the rest

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Price guide mid $600,000’s. This home has an open plan kitchen, dining/living area with great indoor/outdoor flow. The master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. Heated by a wood fire and underfloor heating.

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With six double bedrooms and six ensuites this property oozes charm and personality. An option for home and income or space for a large family. With both upstairs and downstairs living, heated by a wood burner. This property comes fully furnished.

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Methven McKendrys Road

Staveley 234 Flynns Road

Wanting rural aspect with views?

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Ready to leave the hustle and bustle behind or looking for a change of pace from your current rural lifestyle? Then this remarkable 461sqm property on 2.468ha just 20 minutes from Methven could be just what you are looking for. Call Fee for more details.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

Build your dream home on this fantastic 2023sqm section with views of the Alps. Be a part of this lovely quiet rural community in Lyndhurst, which is only a short drive to Methven and Mt Hutt. The Lyndhurst water scheme is there to connect to.

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Mt Somers 59 Pattons Road

Winchester 32 Harrison Road

Packed with potential

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Ticking all the boxes for the astute first home buyer or investor looking for a project they can add value to. Secure 896sqm section, 116sqm home with great potential. Next door to the local store and close to Methven and Ashburton.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 15 Oct 2020 View Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

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This 7.3578 hectares offer mature gardens and a beautiful renovated home, a double carport, two double garages with workshop space and a summerhouse. This property offers a lifestyle with a rural outlook.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 22 Oct 2020 View by appointment Hamish Lane 027 685 6204 Georgie Robson 027 562 4100

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Meadowgate 32 Harrison Road, Winchester On the fertile Canterbury Plains is a little bit of paradise. Set on 2.3578 hectares (more or less) of flat land, with a stream on the boundary, mature gardens and a beautiful welcoming home.

An acre of gardens and a winding gravel driveway, a double carport, double garage, second double garage with workshop space and a summerhouse offer exceptional amenities.

The remaining five acres (more or less) are divided into three paddocks, currently leased and host a three-bay implement shed and hen house. A bore meets all the water needs.

The house was completely renovated in 2017. The alterations included new plumbing and wiring, LED lighting,

double glazing throughout, two heat pumps, a security system and new bathrooms and kitchen.

The ground floor living room features a wood burner with wet-back and three bay windows. The dining room has French doors opening to the garden.

The kitchen will delight the home chef, with its granite countertops, two Belfast sinks, Italian cabinetry, large range cooker and breakfast bar.

Down the corridors lie two double bedrooms. Also on the ground floor are a shower room, powder room and a large laundry. The top floor contains two bedroom suites.

Meadowgate offers exceptional living and a haven of glam and beauty in today’s stressful world.

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11.30am - 12 noon ......... 18 Millibrook Place, Tinwald 11.30am - 12 noon .......9 Davidson Street, Ashburton 12.30pm - 1pm ............ 29 Camrose Avenue, Methven 12.30pm - 1pm .................67 Barkers Road, Methven 1pm - 1.30pm ......... 59 Pattons Road, Mount Somers 1.30pm - 2pm ......................49 South Belt, Methven

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10.30am to 11am ........... 153A Michael Street, Rakaia 10.45am - 11.15am.......... 31 Philip Street, Ashburton 11am - 11.30am ............95 Walker Street, Ashburton 11.30am - 12 noon ............8 Hillier Place, Ashburton 11.45am - 12.15pm ............. 196 Grove Place, Tinwald 11.45am - 12.15pm .. 2/130 Melcombe Street, Tinwald

12 noon - 12.30pm ............................ 18 Kerr Street 12.30pm - 1.15pm ........................ 26 Russell Avenue 12.45pm - 1.15pm ................... 33 Brucefield Avenue

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10am - 10.30am .......................159 Archibald Street 10am - 10.30am .........................10 Waterford Place 10.30am - 11.15am ...................... 26 Russell Avenue 10.30am - 11.15am ................... 179A Harrison Street 11am - 11.30am ................................224 River Road 11am - 11.30am ................................. 18 Kerr Street 11am - 11.30am ......................... 145 Harrison Street 11am - 11.30am ...........................126 William Street 12 noon - 12.30pm......................... 9 Jordan Avenue 12 noon - 12.30pm ..................33 Brucefield Avenue 12 noon - 12.30pm ..................170 Racecourse Road

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10am - 10.30am ............ 18-20 Nixon Street, Tinwald 10.15am - 10.45am ...........105 Grove Street, Tinwald 10.45am - 11.15am .......66 Melcombe Street, Tinwald 11.15am - 11.45am ............ 117 Grove Street, Tinwald 11.30am - 12 noon . 34 Catherwood Avenue, Allenton 12.15pm - 12.45pm ............23 Middle Road, Allenton 12.15pm - 12.45pm ........... 120 Belt Road, Ashburton 1pm - 1.30pm ...........153 Racecourse Road, Allenton 1pm - 1.30pm ................... 10 Middle Road, Allenton 2pm - 2.30pm .............. 5 Harrison Street, Allenton

SUNDAY

10am - 10.30am ....1/49 Churchill Avenue, Ashburton 10am - 10.30am ............. 14 Trent Place, Huntingdon 10.45am - 11.15am ... 329 Havelock Street, Ashburton 11am - 11.45am ...............20 Beach Road, Ashburton 11.30am - 12 noon ......... 13 Roxburgh Place, Tinwald 11.30am - 12 noon ...... 18 Torbay Avenue Huntingdon 12.15pm - 12.45pm ..... 12 Torbay Avenue, Huntingdon 1pm - 1.30pm ...........11 Galbraith Street, Ashburton 1pm - 1.30pm ............. 109 George Street, Ashburton 1.45pm - 2.15pm ............. 85 Eton Street, Ashburton

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11.30am - 12 noon ......136 Wakanui Road, Ashburton

1pm - 1.30pm ..................... 120 Belt Road, Allenton 2pm - 2.30pm ............... 5 Harrison Street, Allenton

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Beef ’n’ beer Beef 750g Quality Mark cross-cut blade 1 large onion, finely sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 T flour 1 x 300-330ml bottle beer 400ml hot water 1 bay leaf, 2 sprigs thyme and 3 parsley stalks tied with kitchen string Good pinch grated nutmeg 1 T red or white wine vinegar To serve 8 x 5mm thick slices of French stick Dijon mustard 1/2 C finely grated parmesan cheese Steamed vegetables Beef ■■ Preheat the oven to 170°C. ■■ Cut the beef into 2.5-3cm pieces and place in a bowl with a dash of oil. Season

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■■ Push the slices down below the surface ensuring they are soaked in sauce, they will rise back to the surface.

■■ Sprinkle over the parmesan cheese then return beef to the oven and cook until the bread and cheese are golden.

■■ Serve beef with plenty of steamed greens or mixed vegetables.

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he all-new M 1000 RR – the first-ever BMW M Model from BMW Motorrad that was revealed this week – will arrive in Australia in

Q1, 2021.

The new model, or M RR for short, is a race homologation-special based on the all-conquering S 1000 RR, but with a substantial power hike and numerous aspects directly adapted from BMW’s Superbike World Championship contender.

Its introduction as the first BMW M model is the headline development of a strategic partnership between BMW Motorrad and BMW M that has already seen launch of M equipment and M Performance parts for BMW motorcycles since late 2018.

“Based on the current S 1000 RR, the product contents of the M 1000 RR were consistently aligned with the motorsport requirements from

customer sport to WSBK,” said Rudi Schneider, BMW Motorrad head of S and K model series.

“This will be clearly measured in lap times from 2021 on.

“We are certain it will resonate with our fans and high-performance enthusiasts Downunder.”

At the heart of the M 1000 RR is a highly tuned four-cylinder engine based on the S 1000 RR engine developed for racing.

It uses a water-cooled four-cylinder in-line layout with BMW ShiftCam technology for varying valve timing.

Valve lift has also been modified comprehensively for track applications.

It achieves its peak output of 212hp (156kW) at 14,500rpm, while maximum torque of 113Nm is applied at 11,000rpm.

In addition to a maximum engine speed increase to 15,100rpm, the M

RR engine has extensive technical optimisation such as new two-ring forged pistons from Mahle, adapted combustion chambers and compression increased to 13.5.

It also features longer and lighter titanium connecting rods from Pankl, slimmer and lighter rocker arms, fully machined intake ports with new duct geometry and enhancements for the camshafts and intake area.

The exhaust system is also made from titanium, which delivers a weight reduction of 3.5 kilograms compared with the unit fitted to the S 1000 RR. The new M RR engine is more powerful than the RR powertrain from 6000rpm to 15,100rpm – a range that is particularly relevant for race track riding dynamics – but without losing its qualities as a source of power for focused riding on country roads.

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, October 2, 2020

ANNIVERSARIES

By Bernard Egan

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n upcoming and eagerly anticipated celebration for friends who have been married 50 years brought to mind thoughts of anniversaries.

Which (naturally) led to research into automobile anniversaries which occur this year.

Quite a few vehicles, many rightly regarded as classics, celebrate milestones in 2020.

Rileys have been on our minds a lot lately, so we have to mention the Riley RM, introduced to the market 75 years ago.

Regarded as one of the last true Rileys, the RM was launched just after WW2, although it’s styling and wooden frame owed more to the 1930s.

Probably a case of the war getting in the way between original design and manufacture.

However it wasn’t all retro. Rack and pinion steering and double wishbone suspension helped make the most of the punchy 1.5 and 2.5-litre engines.

In 1960 Aston Martin produced the fabulous DB4GT Zagato.

Zagato was definitely having one of its really good days when Ercole Spada cre-

ated the ultimate incarnation of the DB4, swapping steel panels for lightweight aluminium, and ditching non-essential fripperies such as bumpers.

Collectors of great works of art usually receive far more when they sell than the sometimes struggling artist received.

The same can be said of the Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato.

It wasn’t as successful on track as Aston Martin had hoped, and was not popular among buyers at the time.

Consequently Aston Martin reduced their planned limited

In case you’re thinking that’s a bit too steep, Aston Martin recently started selling modern recreations for a mere £6 million.

This brings to mind the story of an English nobleperson, who approached David Brown, who were at the time manufacturing Aston Martins and rather magnanimously offered to purchase one of their cars. The nobleperson said that his ownership would bring prestige to the marque, so

production run from just 25 down to only 20 models.

One doesn’t have to be a car enthusiast to recognise the DB4GT Zagato is a work of art, and ironically despite being unpopular when new it’s now a regular, massive winner on the auction circuit.

In fact, one sold was Bonham’s Auctioneers in 2018 for more than £10m.

he expected to only be charged the cost rather than retail price for his car.

David Brown Ltd accepted without hesitation.

Upon delivery the noble person was surprised to find his car came with an invoice higher than retail price and queried the amount.

In response he was told the price was

The delightful little Mazda R360 Coupe

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correct, because the cars were costing more to produce than they were selling for – in other words David Brown was losing on them – so they were more than happy to sell for cost price.

A case of being careful what you wish for!

Fact or fiction?

It may be no more than a myth, but it definitely comes into the category of not letting the facts get in the way of a good story.

Readers may be surprised to learn Mazda turns 100 this year.

Mazda started life as a cork manufacturer back in 1920.

In 1931 Mazda, then called the Toyo Kogyo Co. Ltd, launched the Mazda-Go, a tricycle truck which was the first vehicle produced by the company.

Mazda launched its first passenger car, the R360 Coupe, in Japan in 1960. The cheap and economical car was a best-seller in Japan.

Although on a slightly different level, like the Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato, the little Coupe has become a sought-after collectable car.

There are other notable automobile anniversaries this year – in fact too many to include right now – and some which may surprise readers.

We’ll bring you some more sometime soon.

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yundai Motor Company this week introduced the next-generation electrified RM20e Racing Midship Sports Car to the world at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2020.

The RM nomenclature refers to the N prototype model’s Racing Midship rear-drive, midship powertrain configuration, a fundamental design differentiator that yields ideal handling balance and agility from a low polar-moment of inertia.

This RM platform facilitates an engineering rolling lab for testing high performance technologies, with outstanding connection to the tarmac at all speeds and driving conditions.

This inherent balance and grip is also essen-

tial to help connect RM20e’s copious 596 kW (810 horsepower) and 960 Nm (708 lb.-ft.) of torque to variable road surfaces.

In 2012, Hyundai embarked on project RM to develop and connect new high-performance motorsports technologies with future N models.

In 2019, Hyundai’s first electric race car was developed for the eTCR electric touring car series: ‘Veloster N eTCR’, unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Featuring an explosively powerful 596 kW (810 horsepower) electric motor with 960 Nm (708 lb.-ft.) of torque, RM20e is expected to yield superb blasts from zero-100 kph (zero62 mph) in less than three seconds and zero200 kph (zero-124 mph) at 9.88 seconds.

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, October 2, 2020

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Selectors go for experience

By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

The first bowls representative side for the new season has been named, with Mid Canterbury selectors sticking with the tried and true for the annual Triangular fixture.

The men’s clash, in which Mid Canterbury, South Canterbury and Canterbury Country will line up against each other at the Allenton Bowling Club on Sunday, October 11, features many prominent names in the senior men’s side while the development side includes some strong up-and-coming names in the sport.

The representative fixture is always a much-anticipated clash between the three regions, and proves a solid point to start for all three at the beginning of the season with many other fixtures on the calendar.

In the senior side, experienced players Brent Mayson, Craig Carter and Alec Crawford will be expected to set the platform.

They are joined in the first team by last season’s Lowry Cup singles winner, Tim White and also Hinds’ Neil Atkinson.

Team two again features some well-respected players including Simon Fleetwood and Tony Inwood, who will be joined by Linton Muir, Bruce Redmond and Richard Kane.

The reserves for the senior men’s side are Cecil Tubb and Gary Brown.

Play for next weekend begins at 9.30am.

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Team One: Brent Mayson, Craig Carter, Alex Crawford, Tim White, Neil Atkinson.

Team Two: Simon Fleetwood, Tony Inwood, Linton Muir, Bruce Redmond, Richard Kane.

Reserves: Cecil Tubb, Gary Brown.

DEVELOPMENT MEN

Team One: S Calder, W Lloyd, M Buchanan, C O’Connor, C Kellet.

Team Two: J Eddington, S Hyndman, M O’Connor, J O’Connor, T McLean.

Reserve: D McDonnell

Tim White has been selected in the Senior Men’s side for the annual Triangular clash on October 11.

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BADMINTON

SPORTS RESULTS

■■ Golf

Ashburton Golf Club

Women’s Golf, Tuesday September 29 2020 Par round Debbie McCaw 5 up, Sally Lemon 3 up, Margaret Bean 2 up. Nearest the Pins: No 4 Gabites: Pam Feutz, No 8 House of Travel: Catherine Trott, No 12 Lynn’s small Salon: Daphne McDonnell, No 14 Todds of Ashburton: Mary Lou Watson, No 18 2nd Shot: Heather Trott.

Two’s: Mary-Lou Watson No 14, Vicki Moore No 14

Methven Golf Club

Methven Ladies Golf, Wednesday September 30 Competition: Captains Choice. Fairways and Putts Roz Grant +39, Heather Santy +36, Wendy Wareing +33.

Best Scores: Heather Santy 96-29-67, Roz Grant 97-2671. Aqua Best Nett of the day: Heather Santy 67. Mt Hutt Lodge Best Nett of the Month: Heather Santy 67.

Nearest Pins: No 4 Open Methven Pharmacy: Jenny Senior. No 17 Open Methven Travel Jenny Senior. No 13 Open & BrB Surprise Hole: Bev Isherwood. No 6 Open Methven Foursquare: Dennise Hood. No 13 Sat Girls Supervalue: Ellen Kemp. Twos and Nett Eagles: Gail Limbrick x2

Tinwald Golf Club

Ladies, September 29. Stroke: Di Bell 75, Maddy Smith 76

9 Hole

Stroke: Maureen Colville 33, Denise Wells 35.

Nearest the Pin: Murray Young Property Broker (2nd Shot) #2 Mara Kennedy, Sims Bakery 2nd Shot) #6 June Bruhns, #12 Mac & Maggie Not Struck, Outdoor Adventure (2nd Shot) #16 Sue Gutsell.

■■ Shooting

Mt Somers Rifle Club

Mountain Trophy Handicap.

Wayne Tubb 95.3, 8.8, 103.11, Stephen Millichamp 97.5, 5.7, 102.12, Eddie Millichamp 96.4, 6.7, 102.11, Brent Frame 100.5, 2.5, 102.10, Bree greer 90.1, 12.9, 101.10, Dave Millichamp 95.2, 6.7, 101.9, Andy Oram 93.2, 3.6, 96.8, Kevin Fews 87, 9.8, 96.8, Tim Greer 91.0, 5.7, 96.7.

■■ Squash

Celtic Squash Club

In match mode this week during club night are (from left) Antony Hinton and Melmar King.

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Badminton club doors ‘are always open’

By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

The Mid Canterbury Badminton Club is asserting its open doors with several weeks still remaining in the season.

An enthusiastic faction of players continue to get in on the act across two weekly club hit-outs, however a drop off in player numbers had been noted following Covid.

“There’s a lot of exchange students and transient workers that come through –

we haven’t had those,” club spokesperson Mason McGrath said.

“We’re hoping things pick up and get back to normal.”

Like many other codes, a planned tournament scheduled for this month was cancelled.

Players of all abilities and ages were welcome, McGrath said.

“It’s very relaxed,” he said.

Some club first-timers had their first stab during an evening session this week.

McGrath said the club doors were al-

ways open for prospective participants who were considering trying their hand.

“We’re always looking for new patrons and casual members,” he said.

“Would be great to see a few new faces coming down and having a hit.”

The club run sessions at the EA Networks Centre on Tuesday nights and Thursday mornings with casual and season subs available.

First nights were free of charge for patrons.

The season wraps early December before restarting in February.

Results from this week’s first round of the Celtic Squash Club’s Spring League: Mick Hooper lost to Ben Kruger 0-3, Hamish Trott beat Ian Dolden 3-0, Nicky Dryland lost to Hamish O’Reilly 1-2, Tate Dryland beat Sarah Forbes 2-1.

Matt Speedy beat Paul Cousins 3-0, Craig Donaldson beat Mike Keen 3-0, James Bowker beat Kirsty Clay 3-1, Hailey Beevor lost to Kate Williams 0-3.

Jimmy Hunn beat Wouter Myburgh 3-1, Chris Lima lost to Rob Giles 0-3, Amy Muckle beat Trudy Dalton 3-1, Craig Henshilwood lost to Maggie Clark 1-2.

Chris Thompson lost to Chris O’Reilly 0-3, Ian Dolden lost to Phil Andrew 0-3, Stacey Smith lost to Riley Broker 0-3, Andre De Beer beat Jacinda Ryan 3-0.

James McCloy lost to Chris O’Reilly 1-3, Brendan Clark lost to Shane Muckle 1-3, Hayden Robinson lost to Guy Stanway 1-2, Sarah Forbes beat Sian Hurley 3-1.

SPORTS DRAWS

■■ Golf

Ashburton Golf Club

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Ladies Golf, Tuesday October 6 Mystery trip Meet car park 8.15. Cost $25 and buy your lunch. J. Bruhns draw steward.

OPINION

Contrasts from cross-code consumption

By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

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t was a weird and wacky world of sport across my television screen last weekend.

I consumed a lot of oval ball action, with the final round of the NRL regular season and the first Mitre 10 Cup round sans All Black squad throwing up plenty of story lines to pull out.

The viewing began with Thursday night’s calamity that was the Brisbane Broncos washout season.

A Broncos fan since I was a young boy, and the Warriors were still a twinkle in the eye of the

code’s administration, watching their season unravel has been difficult.

But as I told a fellow NRL fan, at least I know how Warriors fans feel now in a lot of seasons. The Broncos went from being 10-0 up chasing a win to avoid the wooden spoon, to losing their best player to injury and going on to lose the match 32-16 to their bitter rivals in such a pitiful way that summed up their season.

On Friday night the Rabbitohs came out and piled on a 60-8 win over the two-time defending champion Roosters, a week out from the start of the playoffs.

Instead of a cat among the pigeons, it was throwing a bunny among the chooks heading into

a tight looking title race.

Then the Warriors, missing key players and still under a caretaker coach who didn’t want the job long term, go and put in a typically stellar last game of the season performance to beat the Sea Eagles 40-28.

Like I said last week, the Warriors were not that bad – only two wins shy of the top eight.

But again, they were just not good enough.

Code hopping over to rugby union, and the question must be asked if Canterbury’s provincial dynasty is crumbling.

Canterbury have been NPC champions nine times in the last 12 seasons – and not the last two.

So far this year they beat a

weak North Harbour side, lost the Ranfurly Shield to Taranaki, and then got pipped at the death

by Hawkes Bay – in typically Canterbury fashion to boot – with a try after time had expired.

Hawke’s Bay’s first win over Canterbury in 38 years.

That shield Canterbury lost, well its stay in the North Island wasn’t long enough for the spilt beer to dry off before Otago claimed the shield off Taranaki.

It could quickly change hands again, with the Magpies ready to swoop fresh after taking down Canterbury.

Tasman look the goods to be favourites to defend their crown, while the pre-season wooden spoon favourites Southland

ground out another win, 11-10 over North Harbour.

That’s right, Southland have more wins than Canterbury.

The biggest factor for me in round three of the Mitre 10 Cup was that there were 37 – or however many it is now – All Black squad members watching on from their training base. The All Blacks are in camp preparing for a Rugby Championship many of them may not end up playing in – if it goes ahead at all.

But there is no substitute for match fitness, and in the shortened season many of the All Blacks squad have had, why not throw a few back into the mix each weekend – even if it is on limited minutes?

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): There are options that are only visible after the first person sees them. Then, suddenly, everyone will. Your calm and open mind allow you to be that early observer today.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): “Take the bull by the horns,” they say without regard to what the bull wants, which is usually not to be touched. A rough ride will calm down pretty quick once you let go and get out of the way.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): People don’t do or say what you want them to, and that’s good. Your way would have been smoother, easier and better all around, but you wouldn’t have been surprised or challenged, which is more fun.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You have some stories to share, and not everyone should hear the same ones. You’re getting better at reading the room and choosing the information most likely to be a hit with a given audience.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): The best kind of fun will be the kind you make yourself. You may include friends and similar feats later, but this first run is most wonderfully experienced on your own.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): The day is marked by two things: ambition and challenge. That is why, instead of wanting and ordering what everyone else does, you’ll ask for twice as much.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Mental blocks are there for a reason. Maybe it’s best to think of them not as blocks at all but as temporary barriers erected so as to keep thought traffic flowing to the places believed to be the safest.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Does feeding yourself well mean eating what’s nutritious, or what’s delicious? If it comes all in one food, you’re golden. If not, moderation on both sides will add to today’s excellent health and mood.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): It’s a day to focus on your own needs, wants and goals, however hard for you that may be, especially considering the current demands of your crew. Everybody wants you at once.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): It’s rare that jewels and gold are just sitting out in plain view. You usually have to mine dark places to get to the riches. If you want the good stuff enough, put on your hard hat and brave the unknown.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Try not to compare yourself to others now because what they are doing is irrelevant to your situation. If you can stick to your own scene for a few hours of deep focus, you’ll have a remarkable breakthrough.

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

10am

Every Tue and Fri

Methven Museum Main Street, Methven Keeping the history of the greater Methven area alive, come for a drive and visit us.

2pm - 4pm Methven Historical Society Main Street, Methven New exhibition.

‘There is now a display running till the end of October covering the begining, middle and end of the railway in Methven.’

Make tracks in and see the display ,open Tuesday and Friday 2pm - 4pm

Every Wed

Ashburton open coffee mornings Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street

If you are new to town or been living here all of your life, come and have a coffee and chat.

All welcome! Child-friendly

October 9 and 10

RocknPop 2020 – Solid Gold Featuring songs from legendary song writers like Elton John, Billy Joel, The Beatles, Queen, Pink, Toto and Cold Play, and performed by a cast of 70 performers, RocknPop is a tribute to the talent within our community, in support of our performing arts venue. Under the direction of Producer and Musical Director, Jo Castelow, Director Roger Farr and Choreographer Jessie Thomson, RocknPop will be the perfect night out listening to sound dripping harmony in a full stage production that will shake off the post lockdown blues.

Funds raised will go towards an upgrade of the technical infrastructure, which will benefit the community in the future.

Tickets Adults $37 | Child/ Senior $27 | Group of 10 plus $32 7.30pm

October 10

St David’s Church Fair & Garage Sale 48 Allens Road, Allenton All the usual stalls, Baking, Preserves, Jams, Walnuts, Plants, Cards, Children’s Activities, BBQ, Devonshire Teas, White Elephant, plus more.

9am to11-30am

October 10

The Ashburton Musical Club The Sinclair Centre Park Street ‘Sounds Triumphant’ the final concert for 2020 and announcement of this year’s Scholarship winner We welcome non-members cost $5 and students free.

Supper will be served afterwards 7.30 pm

October 14

The Big Bike Film Night 2020 Regent Cinema, Ashburton The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission – sharing the best cycling short films from around the world with you.

Showcasing our 2020 collection that has everything a cycle-

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

10.30am - 12 noon Art Addicts Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids.

Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the gallery to get creative and explore themes in art.

A great space for children to learn and interact with each other. Children of all ages welcome.

Donations appreciated.

3 - 4.30pm

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

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

10.30am - 12 noon

Every Sat Ashburton Farmers Market.

Local grown fresh food and

centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is unashamedly and utterly designed and devised for the two wheel devotee!

Adults $22, under 17 $17.

7pm - 9.15pm

October 15

Garden Fete Rakaia Gardens Home of Sue & Ted Rollinson. 282 Awaroa School Road. Dorie 11RD Rakaia (signposted off SH1). Come join us for a great day – 60 + stalls, live music, food and beautiful gardens to explore. Raising funds for Ashburton St John.

Presale tickets $15. Gate tickets on the day $20 (Children 5yrs+$5) Prebook a lunchbox for $10 10am -4pm

October 17

Jackson Holmes Salmon Run Rakaia Domain The Jackson Holmes Salmon Run has something for everyone, competitive and non-competitive, individual or teams.

With seven events and several categories, there is plenty of choice.

All events are staged around the splendour of the Rakaia River and its riverbed.

The choice is yours: half marathon, duathlon x2, multisport, run/walk x2 or mountain bike. A must-do lead up to the C2C. 9am - 4pm

October 22

Hopetoun Brown–Arts On Tour NZ The set-list will be peppered with tunes from Hopetoun Brown’s latest album Look So Good which features guests turns from Tami Neilson, Marlon Williams and their touring buddy Finn Scholes. If you’re looking for a jazz journey that starts in New Orleans and ends at your back door this could be your night.

News of the exciting developments have just come in; the band is launching their new album Hopetoun Brown - Live At WOMAD recorded by RNZ

produce, hot drinks. North End of West Street car park.

9am – 12.30pm The Ashburton Toy Library 106 Victoria Street, the Triangle.

Open for toy exchange.

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

10am - 3pm

Every Sun to Fri

Ashburton Aviation Museum Ashburton Airport A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future.

1pm - 3pm

Last Sun of every month

Nor’Westers Muso’s Club Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern, Ashburton Monthly open mic afternoon.

All the gear set up, just bring your talent, all welcome, any style of music.

2pm - 6pm

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Taite Prize finalists Hopetoun Brown enlist the country’s finest trumpet player Finn Scholes for a unique journey through rhythm and blues.

These three multiinstrumentalists travel with a boot-load of exotic instruments.

Bass clarinets, tubas and trombones are swapped for trumpets, saxophones and an assortment of strange keyboard instruments throughout the two stomp-heavy sets. Lead singer Tim Stewart’s large boots will rattle floors throughout the nation as the band work through their repertoire spanning blues, soul, funk, jazz, Americana and stomp.

7.30pm

November 4

Tina - Simply The Best Ashburton Trust Event Centre Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner with this full stage production brimming with Tina hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s.

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November 4

TTINA – Simply The Best Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner with this full stage production brimming with Tina hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s.

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Artist NGAIO McKEE Introduces her Exhibition ‘80 PLUS’ at Ashburton Society of Arts Short Street Studio Doors open 1pm Sat 26 September to 4th October daily veiwing from 11am - 4 pm

KING size bed, mattress and base, complete with electric blanket, wool MOTORING alignments at underlay, sheets etc. $500 WHEEL ono. Phone 302 6120. great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills GARAGE SALES GARAGE sale, sign out on Street. Phone 308 6737.

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Saturday 3 October from 8.30am - 12pm. All usual household items, plants, PUBLIC NOTICES baking and much more. DEADLINES Ashburton Guardian SATURDAY 3rd and Sunday RUN-ON classifieds 4th, 9am to 3pm. Bullock close at 4.30pm, Street. We have a huge DISPLAY classifieds amount of fabric, craft and close at 2pm. Every sewing materials. Also week day, and on the loads of household items. day prior to insertion.

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Daily Diary FRIDAY , OCTOBER 2 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

10am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. 50+ Social gathering, morning tea provided. Senior Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 9am - 12pm ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. Lovely gifts, plants, woodwork and much more. West Street Car Park.

9am – 12.30pm ASHBURTON FARMERS MARKET. Local grown fresh food and produce, hot drinks. North End of West Street car park.

9am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Toys to hire, the Triangle, 106 Victoria Street, look us up on facebook - Ashburton toy library.

2020 ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven.

10.30am COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. Meet and walk from the Hockey Pavilion, Walnut Avenue.

10.30am ST STEPHEN’S PARISH CENTRE. Seniors’ Coffee Club, held 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, all

welcome. Park Street.

12pm - 2pm JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ASSOCIATION. Signing Service, no appointments necessary and no charge, available Tuesday and Fridays. Community House, 44 Cass Street.

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

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

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

9.30am - 3pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet, singles or doubles - new players welcome.

Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

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

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

Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven.

10.15am ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

10.30am - 3.30pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD. Come and join a day of stitching and friendship. Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET. Association Croquet, Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet doubles, 30 minute games - new players welcome.

Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

Ashburton Weather

Friday: Fine, with high cloud from afternoon. Northerlies strengthening.

Midnight Friday

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Friday: Fine with early frosts. High cloud from afternoon. Northerlies strengthening.

Saturday: Mainly fine with some high cloud. Winds turning northwesterly, strong and gusty in exposed places.

Sunday: Fine with strong northwesterlies at first, then some cloud from afternoon with a southerly change.

Winds dying out later.

A ridge persists over much of the North Island today, while a front makes its way up the South Island. The ridge affects the far north, while a front weakens over central New Zealand on Saturday. A westerly flow then prevails over much of New Zealand, with a slow moving front affecting the far south. Another front, moves north over the country on Tuesday.

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Friday: Rain spreading north about the divide from afternoon, with snow possible to 1800m. Mainly fine with high cloud elsewhere, scattered rain at night.

Wind at 1000m: Northwest rising to gale 65 km/h in the morning and severe gale 90 km/h in exposed places in the afternoon. Wind at 2000m: Northwest rising to gale 80 km/h in the morning and severe gale 100 km/h in the afternoon. Freezing level: Rising to 2200m.

Saturday: Rain about the divide, with snow to 1200m in the morning. Scattered rain in the east, clearing from the south in the afternoon. Wind at 1000m: Severe gale northwest 100 km/h, easing for a time.

Wind at 2000m: Severe gale westerly 120 km/h.

Freezing level: Rising above 3000m.

19 8 22 13 24 9 17 9 20 13 21 10 14 9 17 10 19 9 SUN PROTECTION ALERT 16 8 20 12 20 10 Sunday: Occasional rain about the divide. Mainly fine 17 11 21 15 20 11 PROTECTION REQUIRED elsewhere. Gale or severe gale westerlies, easing : 50 later.

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Readings to 4pm Thursday

Ashburton Airport Temp °C Maximum 17.8 Minimum 0.3 Grass min -5.4 24hr Rain mm 0.0 0.0 Month to date NE 31 Wind km/h Strongest gust 10:28am Sun hrs on Wed 8.4 255.7 Month to date

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It may be a familiar tune, but a strong team culture delivers results.

This is what the Ashburton College 1st XI boys’ hockey team is pinpointing its success to after it completed an unbeaten title-winning run last week.

Another classy performance sealed the Canterbury Secondary School League (SSL Division 1 silverware on Friday as the team accounted for St Bede’s College 2nd XI 7-1 to record its 12th season win.

The team boasted a staggering

goal differential after 13 games, scoring a total of 73 goals and conceding only 15 throughout the campaign.

Led by Jacob Gray, there were several vital contributions throughout the season, including Tim Harford who topped the goal scoring tally, and midfield linchpin Jed Cameron.

Gray said it was very special for the team.

“We’ve had a few challenging years in that competition,” he said.

“This year it was just great to go through unbeaten and see some of the younger boys really contribute as well.”

Gray said the team were able to

build some camaraderie off the turf which significantly contributed to their positive results on it.

“It’s been something we’ve been lacking over the past few years.

“We’ve been really good at looking out for each other, just around school and that.”

The only time the side did not come away victorious was when they drew 2-2 with St Bede’s back in August – the same night as the AshColl senior ball when the side were missing seven frontline players.

Coach Tom Walkham echoed his skipper’s sentiments, adding that it was especially rewarding for the squad’s Year 13 pupils who

missed out on tournament week this year.

“I think having the right team culture is what got them to this point.

“Everyone is included and they all look out for each other on the field and off it.

“It makes it easier to implement a game plan when everyone is on the same page.”

AshColl staked their credentials for promotion to the Canterbury premier grade in 2021 after a fearless performance against one of the hockey powerhouse schools last week.

Although the side made numerous inroads on attack, the team went down 3-1 to Timaru

Boys’ High School’s 1st XI in a friendly last Wednesday, after the South Cantabrians put on a third quarter clinic.

Walkham said an elevation to the Connetics Secondary School Premier (SSP) division was worthy of consideration after the team was able to foot it with some well-resourced Christchurch schools.

“We do have seven strong boys leaving this year, but I think it’s worth a crack.

“These boys really do punch above their weight.

“We’ve won the tournament by an average of six goals a game; I think that’s pretty outstanding for an Ashburton team.”