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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 15, 2020

COVID-19

A stitch in time saves lives

By Susan Sandys

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A stitch in time saves nine, so the saying goes.

And that saying is never more true than now, as Ashburton seamstresses become inundated with orders for face masks.

Mid Cantabrians are among those nationwide rushing to buy masks to help stop the spread of Covid-19.

And fabric masks, it seems, are the latest trend, generally costing around $10 each, and coming in a wide range of prints and styles.

Unique Boutique Ashburton spokesperson Rachel McKeich said one of the fellow shop staff had to go on a rescue mission and help the seamstress supplying the shop so she could keep up with demand.

The shop had sold out several times over the past three days, and sold more than 200 masks altogether in that time, with an additional up to 300 on order.

“They are still working around the clock. It seems crazy,” McKeich said.

“I have a feeling there was still elastic in Ashburton yesterday, but there’s not now,” she said.

Ashburton seamstress Mel McKenzie managed to buy the three last packets of elastic on a supermarket shelf on Thursday, and had not ventured out yesterday as she could barely get away from her sewing machine.

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Fellow Ashburton seamstress Daphne said she had lost count of how many masks she had made, but since Thursday last week when the government advised people to have masks ready for use, it had been at

least 300.

“I put a post up to say I would start making them again, I got a lot of orders over the weekend, and then after (Tuesday night’s announcement) it went mad, and it’s still going,” Daphne said.

She was using vintage florals,

bright colours and a range of other fabrics, making the masks a fashion statement.

“This is just giving people an option that is re-useable. I always say to them it might not prevent you getting it (Covid-19), but it’s giving you some protection,” she said.

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NEWS 3

COVID-19

Concerns over complacency

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

Complacency around Covid-19 protocols is concerning local businesses.

Ashburton retailers have said that the situation developing with the new Covid-19 cluster in Auckland should serve as a wakeup call for the district, and the rest of the South Island, to return to stringent practices or risk a return to Alert Level 4 lockdown.

New Zealand had been Covid-19 free, outside of managed quarantine, for 100 days leading to apathy around contact tracing and other preventative measures.

Sparrows owner Richard Wilson said the government’s announcement advising people stock up on masks had him take a look at improving his Covid-19 practices but things then escalated quickly due to the outbreak forcing people to be more diligent.

“I’ve never seen so many people using the tracing app and other people are signing in manually while there are a few that are still a bit anti but that idiotic,” he said.

“It’s common sense really.

“It is what it is, and we have to get on with it.”

Wilson said it will be the minority that don’t comply that put the rest of the community at risk.

The return to Level 2 on Wednesday had businesses back on edge, fearing another lockdown that many may not recover from, but Wilson was keeping positive.

Sparrows staff members Richard Wilson and Jolene Laxton.

“It is notably quieter now than what it has been of late, and we are concerned going forward, but lucky to be here – lucky to be in

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New Zealand, in the South Island and especially Ashburton.

“What the last few months has shown us is how loyal our locals

are in supporting local businesses.

“Everybody that comes into the shop is pretty special.”

While Wilson had seen an increase in people using the tracing app, Paper Plus Ashburton owner, Terry McNabb, said he had the feeling some people were acting as if they didn’t know Alert Level 2 was in place.

“Tracing is going to be a huge thing and I am quite amazed that I’ve seen very little in the way of the app being used to scan barcodes.

He said for the meantime the tracing app will become a part of life and encouraged people to return to being diligent.

“We have plenty of scan codes around the place, but we had to add a paper register to sign at the door [on Thursday] because on Wednesday people just weren’t using the technology.

“It’s the simplest way and quick, but it’s going to take a while to get people into that habit.”

Health 2000 owner Bob McDonald said he had seen a reasonable uptake in people using tracing app, hand sanitiser and social distancing in the arcade, but not many masks.

“I don’t see many people wearing masks at this stage probably because there have been no cases down here,” McDonald said.

“For most people it’s business as usual and just doing the right things.”

There had been complacency from the public around Covid-19 practices, McDonald said, but more had to be done at the top.

“We can do all the tracing, hand sanitising and other stuff, which is good, but it needs to be stopped at the border,” McDonald said.

Testing steps up a notch as levels stay put

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

Covid-19 testing in Ashburton yesterday at the Community Based Testing Centre (CBTC) located at the Ashburton Hospital stepped up another notch.

Seventy-eight tests were completed during the course of the four hours the clinic was open, following on from 72 tests on the first day on Thursday.

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It was then that long lines of cars were seen stretching down the street with people lining up for long periods of time to be tested.

Yesterday, things were a little less stressful although the number of people through the clinic getting a test were more.

“Things were a lot more settled and organised today,” a spokesperson said.

“I don’t think the wait times were as long today either.”

The clinic is open again today

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between 10am and 2pm.

No referral is necessary, but anyone who doesn’t show any of the symptoms of Covid-19 won’t be given a test with only those presenting with either a cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, head cold and a lose of sense of smell of taste being given a test.

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29 confirmed cases - all linked to the original cases which surfaced earlier in the week - were announced yesterday and following the 1pm announcement Cabinet met to discuss the next steps for the country.

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Ardern confirmed last night that at this stage, the deadline for moving to Alert Level 2 will be 11:59pm on Wednesday August 26. Cabinet will meet again on August 21 to review the current settings with Ardern stressing that they didn’t want to leave Auckland in Alert Level 2 for any longer than they had to.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 15, 2020

ELECTION 2020

Hands plans to shift to electorate

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

All going well, Megan Hands is planning on moving to Temuka, Rakaia, or somewhere in between.

If the Rangitata electorate National Party candidate wins the election, she plans to live right amongst constituents and is looking forward to making the shift with fiance Simon Morse, oneyear-old son Jack, and their two dogs.

However, she has not booked the removal company just yet, and is giving no clues as to any favourite spots in the electorate that she and her young family would like to live.

The 29-year-old currently lives just outside the boundary, at Homebush. She is hugely familiar with Mid Canterbury, having lived in the district previously, and finding herself on farms here most days as an environmental consultant.

Prior to establishing her own practice about three years ago, she was an environmental auditor for Irrigo in Ashburton. Morse is a rep for HarrisonBloy bathroom design, and while based in Christchurch, he travels throughout Canterbury most days.

Hands is confident of winning the seat, despite having lost valuable campaigning time after her appointment on Sunday, following the party being blindsided by incumbent MP Andrew Falloon’s sudden resignation.

After being elected by the National Party as their Rangitata candidate on Sunday, Megan Hands wasted no time in putting up her first billboard in Ashburton.

PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 100820-SS-005 In addition, she is up against Labour’s Jo Luxton, who significantly reduced the National Party majority at the last election, and could double down on that this time round considering her party’s popularity and being relatively well known in the electorate.

“You can’t take anything for granted, at the end of the day I need to take myself out to the electorate, to the people of Rangitata,

so that they can make a decision about whether I am their representative,” Hands said.

“But I’m very confident that the people of Rangitata know that we need a National government. It’s really important people understand who I am, and are able to relate to me, so I’m looking to do that over the campaign, whenever that might start up again.”

Hands, who was the highest

polling Environment Canterbury councillor at last year’s local body elections, is determined to make up lost ground after following campaigning being suspended this week as Covid-19 cases threw the country back into alert levels.

She can not wait to get out there door knocking, leaflet dropping, attending meet-the-candidate events and meeting as many residents as possible.

Hands comes from a farming background, and believes that will help her in her new political role. She was born in the Waikato, the oldest of four children to sharemilker parents, who moved to farm ownership when she was a teenager. Growing up on dairy farms throughout the North Island, she fed out to cows, as well as helped with calf rearing and milking cows.

She attended high school in Palmerston North before moving to the South Island to attend Lincoln University.

As a teenager Hands worked for LIC doing AB tech assist, and was later a two-time regional finalist in the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Contest.

“I think it helps you to understand the decisions and pressures that farmers face every day,” Hands said of her background.

“We go (into politics) to represent our community, so we need to have an understanding of what our communities are facing every day.”

Hands said she would be proud to carry on the legacy of female politicians of the region, mentioning former PM Jenny Shipley, Falloon’s predecessor Jo Goodhew, and former minister of finance Ruth Richardson. However, she could not say she would be reaching the same heights as Shipley.

“I think that would be getting very far ahead of yourself, my focus is really on winning this election, and my focus is on becoming a really good MP for Rangitata at this stage,” she said.

LOTTO

Plenty chasing $50 million dream

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

It might have already been a lucky Lotto week for some Mid Cantabrians, but there’s 50 million reasons for them to be lining up again to grab a chance at further luck today.

Tonight, Lotto jackpots to a massive $50 million and must be won a bright talking point for many on an otherwise glum week

of news with the return of Covid-19 alert levels.

In Wednesday night’s draw, which wasn’t struck, three tickets from Mid Canterbury were in on the action, taking out big prizes.

Three of the 35 winning tickets in second division, which were worth a $17,893, came from here with one purchased at New World Ashburton and two further tickets came up trumps through MyLotto.

It follows a good run of luck lo-

Paper Plus has seen a steady stream of would-be punters filing through the door in hope of buying the winning ticket in tonight’s $50 million Lotto draw.

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cally, despite none of the big winning tickets coming from here there has been a steady stream of success for players in the minor divisions.

Stores across the district were kept busy throughout the latter stages of the week with a steady stream of punters coming in the door with hopes of picking up the winning ticket.

With the escalating prize pool over the last few weeks Paper Plus Ashburton owner, Terry McNabb, said there had been an increasing flow of Lotto players through the doors.

“It’s just gone crazy,” he said.

“Everyone was rushing in on Friday thinking they might not be able to get out to get a ticket [on Saturday] if the alert level changed.”

While it had been a busy few days at the Lotto counter, McNabb said that the Covid-19 lockdown had meant a large number of regular Lotto customers had started using the Lotto App instead.

“It has certainly impacted on us.

“When we first came back into Level 2 a lot of people were coming in to check tickets that they had from before the lockdown and we would ask if they wanted a new ticket but most would say ‘no, we have it all online now’.”

“We still notice an increase on a typical Saturday but we do close early now.”

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Flox to make mark on Ashburton CBD Renowned Kiwi artist Flox is set to make her mark on Ashburton when she paints murals onto the southern and eastern walls of Murney Main.

Spokesperson Willy Murney said yesterday the design was under wraps for now, however, what he could say was the large works would fill the entire walls, have a nature theme and be in natural colours to complement the building’s copper on adjoining walls.

“It is such good real estate for a bit of art, hopefully it will

help breathe a bit of life into the CBD,” Murney said.

The start date of the painting, which would require a knuckleboom lift which would be coming down from Auckland, was yet to be determined and could depend on the movement of Covid alert levels.

Flox is an aerosol and stencil artist whose trademark native birds, ferns and flowers have been marking their mark on the inner cityscape of Auckland since 2003.

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NEWS 5

Roading number one issue

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

The state of rural roads are the single biggest cause of dissatisfaction for people living in the Ashburton District, but there were positives too.

When the results of its annual residents’ survey were revealed, councillors were not in for many surprises, but they could be forgiven for thinking that no matter how big their roading budget, the district’s roads are never going to receive a pass mark.

In a new format, the annual survey for 2019/2020 was carried out quarterly online, a change from the traditional annual phone survey and this attracted a higher number of respondents, more than 900. But the things that pleased and the things that did not were unchanged, only the numbers shifted – slightly.

Front and centre sealed roads came under fire, with just 34 per cent of people surveyed satisfied with their standard. Unsealed roads fared slightly better with a 51 per cent satisfaction rate.

Too many potholes (56 per cent), poor maintenance (33 per cent) and repairs that didn’t last (30 per cent) made up most of the sealed road complaints. On the district’s unsealed roads poor maintenance (38 per cent), potholes (25 per cent and poor or insufficient grading (24 per cent) led the complaints.

SEALED ROADS: 34 per cent satisfied 66 per cent dissatisfied Forty three per cent of those surveyed want the council to put more money in to its roading budget.

While roading might have topped the dissatisfaction list, there were also plenty of positives in the survey results, with the council’s efforts in rubbish and recycling earning it high praise.

The kerbside wheelie bin service received a 91 per cent approval rating with the only criticism, one made by 34 per cent of

respondents, that a green waste bin was needed.

Recreation and culture were given a big tick by respondents, with the Ashburton Domain and the EA Networks Centre the most visited over the past year.

The Ashburton library was a winner with a satisfaction rating of 97 per cent followed by EA Networks centre, 89 per cent and museum users, 94 per cent.

The closure of the Ashburton i-SITE still rankles with the community and 53 per cent of peo-

UNSEALED ROADS: 51 per cent satisfied 49 per cent dissatisfied ple said it should have remained open.

When it came to satisfaction with the performance of the mayor and councillors, this sat at 78 per cent, up 1 per cent last year and well up from 69 per cent in 2018.

Satisfaction with the performance of council staff was up also, from 84 per cent to 87 per cent.

Around one quarter of residents said they were unhappy with the mayor and councillors’ lack of

public consultation and believed they had their own agenda and 24 per cent said they disagreed with policies and decisions.

In terms of how the council spent rates money, 69 per cent said they were satisfied, down from 73 per cent last year.

In spite of levelling heavy criticism at some aspects of the council’s business, 91 per cent of people said they believed the Ashburton District was about the same or a better place to live in now than it was three years ago.

BACK SEAT

The silent treatment

By Bernard Egan

T

hose who attend gatherings at the RSA know club president Merv Brenton has a wicked sense of humour and he often shares funny stories.

Here’s a story he told recently.

Called The Silent Treatment, Merv’s tale was about a couple who were experiencing some issues and were giving each other the silent treatment.

Suddenly the husband realised he would need his wife to wake him at 5am the next day for an early morning business flight.

Not wanting to be the first to break the silence and lose, he wrote a note to his wife saying “please wake me at 5am”.

He left the note where he knew she would find it.

The next morning he woke up only to find it was 9am and he had missed his flight.

Furious, he was about to go and see why his wife hadn’t woken him up when he noticed a piece of paper by the bed.

On the piece of paper was a message from his wife which said: “It’s 5am. Wake up”.

Silent treatment indeed!

Speaking of wake-up calls there is a story which goes back over 40 years and it may or may not be true.

It involves two friends, both local professional gentlemen, each of whom has a wonderful sense of humour.

Through their voluntary work both have made a huge contribution to our community.

The story goes that one of these gentlemen and his family moved house on a Saturday.

Shifting is always a big effort so at the

Guardian motoring correspondent, Bernard Egan is well known around these parts. He’s agreed to share with us some of his tales from yesteryear. Some will be of his own telling while others will come directly, or indirectly, from others.

The whole truth of some can be left for public opinion. Readers are invited to share tales with Bernard by emailing geegeeber@gmail.com end of the day they were ready for a good sleep and were soon in the land of nod.

At 3am the next morning – that’s Sunday – the gentleman of the house was woken by the phone ringing.

He answered the phone to hear the caller say: “It’s your new neighbour here, welcome to the neighbourhood, but tell your dog to shut up”. The caller then hung up.

Although a bit groggy, the new resident just managed to recognise the voice on the other end of the phone. It wasn’t a new neighbour, it was his friend.

So, next morning – that’s Monday – he phoned his friend and said: “But I don’t think I’ve got a dog!” Then he hung up.

Over the years, despite being tempted, opportunities to ask the characters credited with this delightful exchange of wit have been resisted.

After all it would be a shame to find out it’s a myth in which case the truth would get in the way of a very funny story.

Anyone who knows the two people supposedly involved would agree it’s quite likely this happened.

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Malcolm calls for shake up

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

Kiwi screen legend Robyn Malcolm has renewed calls for better opportunities for local industry.

Malcolm and filmmaker David White have been on the road promoting their new film This Town, taking the picture to some of the country’s smaller communities.

This Town debuted in Malcom’s hometown of Ashburton this week where she and White, who directed, wrote and starred in the film, held a Q&A session following the screening at the Regent Cinema.

The first Kiwi film post-lockdown also had its world premiere last week in the small Hawke’s Bay town of Waipukurau.

“You thought it would take a Marvel movie to get people back out to the cinemas but they’ve come out for this,” Malcolm said.

“It’s been an absolute joy going around the country and taking it to the small theatres who are local businesses.”

Malcolm has had a long-time affinity for the little guy.

She took Peter Jackson to task around the state of actor contract agreements during production of The Hobbit films and believes there should be a quota system for actors in New Zealand.

Malcolm told the Guardian this week that she believed there were not enough opportunities in the regions for industry up-andcomers.

“There is just enough to sustain, but the attrition rate in my industry is huge,” she said.

“There are actors here who – anywhere else in the world would be owning their own homes at the absolute least – that are world class, that are renting tiny little flats and are experts in their field.

“Although we’re getting better, who we are as a people, we’re less inclined to the arts.”

Even someone with Malcolm’s pedigree, she has been forced to find work offshore in recent years.

Malcolm renewed calls for a local quota system for actors similar to the scheme implemented in Australia over the years.

“I think a quota system could work in our favour,” she said.

However, This Town sees her on home soil, embodying the characters of the small communities with her performance as Pam

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The Ashburton Domain aviary has entertained children, angered adults and has probably been hell for its residents, but it is now living on borrowed time.

When the Ashburton Domain redevelopment plan is signed off next month that signing will put an end date on the aviary’s life.

Over the years it has attracted on-going criticism from the community with repeated suggestions that it should be closed. While the council has upgraded the aviary over time, it has still repeatedly come under fire.

The removal or upgrading of the aviary was part of the draft redevelopment plan and it attracted a large number of submissions, some supporting it remaining in the domain, but most wanting it gone.

Comments made by submitters included: “Keeping birds in captivity is outdated in 2020; birds should not be in cages; it cannot be considered to be functioning well for the birds, it’s in poor condition, grey, bare, neglected and

Hall’s historic past could decide its future

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

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widely lauded and another landmark along a career highlighted by some seminal characters. Her role as family matriach Cheryl West in beloved comedy/crime drama series Outrageous Fortune between 2005 and 2010 remains a standout.

The show’s success paved the way for prequel series Westside where production on its sixth and final season wrapped last month.

Despite being a cornerstone of the world created by writers James Griffin and Rachel Lang, Malcolm admitted to having mixed feelings around the spin-off.

“It’s a weird thing for me,” she said.

“I think I watched 10 minutes of the first one and I couldn’t quite cope with it, it was like seeing your boyfriend for six years going out with someone else.”

Domain aviary living on borrowed time

By Sue Newman

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uninviting; the domain is no place for caged birds . . .”

When they discussed those submissions, individual councillor opinions were clear – most wanted the aviary removed. They carried the day.

Submitters were delighted.

Jackie Girvan didn’t mince words.

“I think it’s hideous, it’s an embarrassment. Thirty years ago it might have been a nice place when people thought it was okay to cage birds.”

The idea of replacing it with area of native plantings to attract native wildlife was a winner with Girvan.

Another objector, Peter Quinn applauded councillors for their decision.

“I think it’s wonderful. In this day and age we shouldn’t be putting anything in a cage,” he said.

He’s questioning the future for the aviary birds and suggested that if aviary life was their only option, the council would do well to look to the Timaru aviary on Caroline Bay, he said.

No date has yet been decided for the aviary’s dismantling and no decision has been made on the future of its residents.

These residents of the Ashburton Domain aviary may have to look for a new home in the not too distant future.

The Mt Somers Hall’s past is about to catch up with it in a very good way.

The hall was opened in 1922, and was built as a World War One memorial. That’s brought it to the attention of Historic Places Mid Canterbury.

Because of its age, its rarity as a World War One memorial and its excellent condition, chairperson Julie Luxton believes it would be a great candidate, not only for one of the organisation’s Blue Plaque markers, but also for a place on the Ashburton District Council’s historic buildings register.

“It’s a lovely hall, a nice looking hall and it’s not listed on the council’s schedule, but we’re suggesting it should be,” she said.

The hall’s foundation stone was laid in June 1922 and it opened in November that year. It was built in memory of the men and women from the Mt Somers district who served in World War One. At that time it was considered to be a very modern building with electric light installed. Until power became available from the Coleridge power station, it had its own private power plant.

When the hall opened, Frank Peter installed two large electric lamps outside the hall at his own cost. The light would be switched on from dark until daylight, yearround, so settlers and travellers could see where the hall was situated.

The building was opened by John Hood and a dance was held to celebrate the event. It came at a cost of 1888 pounds and in 1954 was extended with a supper room added.

Mt Somers was likely to be the oldest of the district’s memorial halls, Luxton said.

It has retained several reminders of past activities, including its role as the village’s movie theatre.

The projection window and ticket booth are still in place.

While the council only reviewed its historic building listings every 10 years, Historic Places could opt to place one of its blue plaques on the hall, she said.

These plaques recognise buildings that have historic value to the district and give a brief outline of their role and function.

Reserve board chair Kirstin Stace said she was aware of Historic Places’ interest and was interested to hear what making it onto the council’s list would entail and the options and opportunities that might offer in the future.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 15, 2020

Prescott’s job here S

teve Prescott has no regrets on walking away from the EA Networks Centre.

Prescott came to Ashburton in 2014 to guide the opening of the $35 million facility.

He leaves his role of facilities manager six years later, at what he said was simply the right time to move on.

The main reason for Prescott’s departure is to spend more time with his wife Fiona and relocating back to Dunedin.

“She had her pancreas removed during lockdown and that gave me a reality check that it was time for me to give her more of my time, and spend more time with

Six years after he took on the role of facilities manager at the EA Networks Centre Steve Prescott is moving on. Jonathan Leask talked with Prescott following his last official report to the Ashburton District Council. the family.

“She’s followed me around for 40-odd years.

“My wife’s health to me is more important to me than doing a job just for the sake of doing a job.”

He has enjoyed running the centre for five years, but the timing was right to move on.

“It’s got to a stage where it’s a

Early days, Prescott when first appointed to the role at EA Networks Centre.

good time for someone new to come in with a fresh perspective.”

With a new general manager coming in it also made sense to move on, Prescott said, allowing for some new direction as the centre enters its second phase, including proposed expansions.

He came with an impressive CV, having been the manager at Dun-

edin’s Moana Pool for 16 years.

“I had been in Dunedin for 16 years and there were no projects on the horizon for the next 10 years then this role came up which floated my boat, so I had a crack at it.

“I was lucky enough to secure the role which was pretty special, especially at the tender age of 60 I wasn’t sure they would go with some silly old 60-year-old but I got there.”

He arrived “a third of the way through construction” but had already had some input into the facility.

During the design phase then Mayor Angus McKay met with the experienced facility manager seeking some advice on the proposed new centre.

“I told him if you want to build for the future, build 10 lanes not eight, because you’ll fill it up before it’s open.

“Luckily they listened and I’m really pleased they did.”

One of the biggest headaches for McKay as mayor was finding the special person he needed to run Ashburton’s new sports complex.

They chose Prescott out of 43 applications for the role.

At the council’s activity briefing meeting last week, McKay paid tribute to the huge contribution Prescott had made to the success of the centre.

“I recall staff were running around trying to find the right

person to run this beast.

“You arrived, Steve and the beast was turned into a pussycat overnight,” he said.

EA Networks was one of the district’s most successful projects and that in large part was due to Prescott’s efforts, McKay said.

“It came in under budget and once it was opened it all just happened.

“You have the drive and the energy to make this work. It’s been a tremendous effort and I hope life treats you well into the future.”

Prescott said the EA Networks Centre is a jewel in the council crown and was proud to be involved.

“What we have now is pretty special and I think the district should be immensely proud of what they have got because you go to any town the size of Ashburton in New Zealand and there is nothing like this.

“It’s pretty special now, but if they can expand that out there and have the sports hub it will be fantastic.”

He thanked the council for giving him the opportunity and putting up with him for the last six years.

“I’m really glad that someone took a punt on me and gave me the job.

“It’s a great community and I just hope they keep this as a community asset for everyone to be able to use.

“That would be my only disap-

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is done pointment if they try to price it out of the market for the lower end of the spectrum.

“It has to be affordable for everyone or why build it to have it empty.”

As well as running the facility Prescott has enjoyed success in the pool, modestly stating he has “had a couple of wins” in reference to a long list of medals he has added to his collection competing in Masters events during his tenure in Ashburton.

And he will be back to com-

pete in Ashburton later this year.

“I’ll still swim and compete in masters.

“Water is in my blood and you’re never going to change that.

“When I go to Dunedin I’ve got a part-time job coaching, so it’s never going to be far away from what I’m doing.”

Prescott’s last day as facilities manager is August 21 and the council is in the process of finding a replacement.

Another passion is swimming, where Prescott has excelled over the years.

Departing EA Networks Centre manager Steve Prescott.

PHOTO JONATHAN LEASK

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 15, 2020

Disc golf really taking off

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

T

he Ashburton Domain could become home to one of the country’s fastest growing sports, disc golf.

During this week’s hearings on submissions on the Ashburton District Council’s draft development plan for the domain, Paul Deacon and Polly Hill made a pitch for a course to be developed in the domain.

The domain was a perfect site because a course could be established among trees and away from areas frequented by other domain users and sporting codes, Hill said.

She has canvassed the community and said there was considerable interest in the sport because it was one that could be played at any time, by people of all ages and it could be played solo or in a group.

“It will also encourage people to use the domain and it would bring in revenue with possible tournaments,” she said.

Across New Zealand there are 47 courses, 23 of those in the South Island and currently there are about 20,000 players, again mostly in the South Island.

Courses have been established in domains, on reserves in schools, business parks and aged care facilities. And while they are normally nine or 18 holes, the actual number of holes and length of the course can be varied to suit terrain and space available, Deacon said.

“Your domain is very well suited to be one of the best courses in New Zealand. A course needs to have obstacles such as mature trees and bushes to be interesting and you have to use your cunning to plan to get around those trees to the basket.

“The worst possible course is one that’s wide open,” he said.

It was a sport that did not bring players or their discs into contact with other users, Deacon said.

“The rules of the game are that other users have absolute priority. we don’t rely on pedestrians for their own safety, we rely on the good sense of players.”

Set-up costs were not high, and Hill said she would secure sponsorship for each basket. Other than that there was just the development cost of each tee area that needed to be flat and paved and for signage.

Polly Hill is keen on seeing the growing sport of disc golf added to the Ashburton Domain.

PHOTO ADAM BURNS 130820-AB-1186

WHAT IS DISC GOLF? Disc golf is played much like traditional golf.

Instead of a ball and clubs, however, players use a flying disc, or frisbee.

The sport was formalised in the 1970s, and shares with “ball golf” the object of completing each hole in the fewest number of strokes (or, in the case of disc golf, fewest number of throws).

A golf disc is thrown from a tee area to a target which is the “hole”. The hole can be one of a number of disc golf targets; the most common is called a pole hole – an elevated metal basket. As a player progresses down the fairway, he or she must make each consecutive shot from the spot where the previous throw has landed.

The trees, shrubs, and terrain changes located in and around the fairways provide challenging obstacles for the golfer. Finally, the “putt” lands in the basket and the hole is completed.

Disc golf shares the same joys and frustrations of traditional golf, whether it’s sinking a long putt or hitting a tree halfway down the fairway.

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Our trickle down problem A

nother year, another set of changes to freshwater management.

The government has just released its new national guidelines, the headlines of which include mandatory and enforceable farm environment plans, as well as further controls on high-risk practices such as feedlots and winter grazing.

The latest announcements follow numerous national and local changes over the last two decades, including the 2011, 2014, and 2017 policy statements and objectives on freshwater management, as well as the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan.

With all the objectives, frameworks, and strategies, one might imagine that water quality in Ashburton would have started to improve.

Put bluntly, it has not.

The river at State Highway 1 has been rated ‘very poor’ every year for recreational swimming for the last five years. That rating is only given when there are ‘direct discharges of faecal material’, and runoff from industrial sites or intensive agriculture. Environment Canterbury’s recommendations for the 2020 season included erecting ‘permanent signage’ at State Highway 1, indicating that ‘swimming is not recommended’. In 2018, 60 per cent of the samples taken from the river were beyond the trigger value of 550ppm for E. coli.

Groundwater is not faring well in Mid Canterbury either.

Nitrogen levels have been increasing in shallow wells, while water availability has been decreasing.

The Ashburton Water Zone Committee has developed a ‘solutions package’, which among aims to reduce nitrogen loss in the area by 45 per cent by 2035.

Yet, even with significant changes, nitrate levels are still likely to rise because of the pollution already running through the system.

As the 2017 targets progress report indicated, throughout Canterbury half of fresh water quality is listed as ‘at risk’, and one quarter as ‘unacceptable’.

It is no mystery where this pollution is coming from.

Intensive agriculture, dairying in par-

The topic of water remains hot across New Zealand and particularly here in Mid Canterbury. Dr Andrew Dean, formerly of Ashburton, draws from published research to present his argument after extensive research looking across all facets of the debate.

ABOUT DR ANDREW DEAN Formerly of Ashburton, Andrew Dean is both an academic and a writer.

Holding a PHD from the University of Oxford where he was a Rhodes Scholar, he is now a Junior Research Fellow at the Institute of Advanced Studies at University College London.

Former Mid Cantabrian, Dr Andrew Dean is now based in London.

PHOTO SUPPLIED ticular, has boomed across Canterbury.

Between 1994 and 2017 the number of dairy cattle in New Zealand rose by 70 per cent, while the number of sheep dropped by 44 per cent.

As a recent Ministry for the Environment report indicates, the rise in intensive dairying has inevitably been associated with nitrate leaching and other runoff.

More cows means more pollution, no matter what kinds of mitigation strategies might be in place.

It is local residents who now ultimately pay the price for the dairying boom in the Mid Canterbury.

In effect, over the last several decades

a public resource – water – has slowly been turned into a private good, and then redirected back into common ownership in degraded form downstream. This amounts to socialising the costs and privatising the benefits.

The consequences have been severe.

For those who live in town or near the river mouth, the right to freely make use of our natural environment has been permanently withdrawn.

Like many others brought up in Ashburton, I have never stepped foot in the river, due to the health danger it poses.

Well water is reducing in quality beyond the town. And then there is the effect for Maori. The Ashburton River is recognised in the Ngai Tahu Claims Settlement Act as a ‘major mahinga kai’, where eels, whitebait, and giant kokopu were collected.

The river is now seriously compromised, its mauri threatened.

Of course, there will be those who say the current state of water in Mid Canterbury is simply the cost of progress.

Yet that view – we could call it a kind of ‘trickle down economics’ – is short-sighted, even in economic terms.

Whether through remediation and planting or lost tourism income, the price of cleaning up our water will be paid by someone. Mike Joy estimates that it would cost $2.6b a year to remediate nitrogen pollution in all water in New Zealand to drinkable standard.

Moreover, it is well-known that many of the so-called ‘marginal cows’ would not be kept in herds if anything like the full price of pollution were paid by polluters.

Yet marginal cows pollute and require just as much feed as non-marginal ones.

Intensification in its current form only makes sense when the whole of system costs are not accounted for.

There has been considerable goodwill and collective effort in the last few decades. Many environmentally conscious farmers have led the way, developing new, sustainable models for agriculture in the region. More are promising to follow suit.

Yet there is no doubt a problem with water in Mid Canterbury. We, as a community, need to acknowledge that the ‘downstream’ effects of intensive agriculture are now readily apparent.

The current model is taking away our ability to fish and play in our collective backyard, threatening our health, and degrading the region’s biodiversity. It makes Ashburton a place that does not belong to all of us.

It is an election year, and the Resource Management Act faces being repealed and replaced. We should now be paying close attention to how our political representatives plan to address our water crisis.

It is clear by now that clean rivers need to be at the heart of our future legislative arrangements.

Aspirations are no longer good enough.

We need action.

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OUR VIEW

Community support is alive and well

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

I

t would be quite easy today to talk about all that is happening in the world of Covid-19 right now.

I could lament the failures and misgivings that have unfolded which have ultimately led to us finding ourselves facing heading back to square one.

I could talk quite simply about the impacts of any potential lockdowns for this community, this district and our people.

But I think everyone might be a little bit sick of the negative narrative.

Scaremongering about what might happen and what could happen if we are faced with a new Alert Level that sees parts of our district closed down does no one any good.

So, let’s focus on the positive – let’s focus on you, the community.

Since Wednesday morning, I have spoken with a huge amount of business owners from our district. They are fearful of what might come, but each one has also been incredibly grateful for the support they have been shown.

They have talked about the generosity of the Mid Canterbury community, how they have flooded in their doors since we came out of Level 4 lockdown and how the narrative of shopping local has been exactly what has unfolded.

It’s kept them alive and allowed them to open their doors each and every day.

Without that support the business makeup of this district could look very differently right now.

Some may no longer be where they are now, some may have gone forever but each, to a man, has spoken at great length and with great passion about how great the support has been.

So, that’s something to be proud of.

We have played our role in helping the recovery from the peril of lockdown. We’ve helped businesses rise back to the brink of almost normality and our only hope now can be that, for their sake, we don’t have to do it again.

Someone once asked me why I chose to live in Mid Canterbury when I could be up the road in Christchurch with all the social aspects, the bigger and better opportunities and all the bells and whistles of normal life.

I’ve always said that it’s the people that make this place so appealing and hearing all those great words from people who know best this week has only justified that even further.

YOUR VIEW Art Gallery and Museum I note that the art gallery’s exterior is to be repainted soon.

I trust the experts/colour consultants/etc will choose a colour more suited to the purpose of the building than what we currently have to look at.

I. Rive

‘Blatant untruths’ Regular readers will be aware

that Ashburton Guardian often struggles to maintain objective reporting around Ashburton District Council, but they don’t often resort to blatant untruths.

In the front page article on Wednesday, August 12, Sue Newman claimed “the previous team of councillors decided” to move the bowling club.

That is simply untrue.

The previous team of councillors, on August 15, 2019, decided “That council receives the draft Ashburton Domain

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This is easily verifiable by a quick search of meeting minutes on the ADC website.

By denigrating the “previous team”, Sue Newman inadvertently applies that criticism to 60 per cent of the current team, who were also on council in the previous term.

In an article published August 14, Sue Newman doubles down on this, suggesting that

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She has obviously forgotten the consultation around the library and civic centre, which resulted in a change of plan, building size, materials and other features, as the majority of the community submissions desired.

Ordinarily, one would expect a correction for the inaccuracies. I wait with bated breath.

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GOOD LOOKING

Making a spectacle

By Peter McQuarters

“

For gods sake, . . . . get yourself some decent bloody glasses.”

This refrain delivered with tedious regularity has resonated around the Mac household seemingly since the dawn of time.

It’s Mrs Mac’s only record.

And she plays it incessantly.

Being completely deaf in one ear since birth has offered me little respite.

This niggling ear worm has persisted regardless.

So not a big surprise then that on the recent occasion of my celebration of another year on planet earth (no don’t feel bad, . . I didn’t get you one either), tucked away inside the beautiful hand crafted card was a Specsavers voucher.

From all the family.

At that point things became difficult, because I had to walk that tricky line between gratitude, and feeling interfered with.

You see, if there is one thing that really pisses off us grumpy older white fellas, it’s people telling us what to do.

It has several connotations.

Coercien, bullying, manipulation and interference are a few that readily spring to mind.

Mrs Mac, her mother and my sons call it “love” and “caring.”

Largely until now, I have joked with anyone and everyone that my optometrist is Stephen Tindall.

Almost always that comment is met with a bewildered reaction.

Until I remind them that he owned the Warehouse and I get mine there for ten bucks. He’s had lots of my ten bucks over the years because I’m always losing or breaking them.

There was that time years ago in Christchurch where I had the opportunity to get “decent glasses” in a deal that had a value all up of around fifteen hundred dollars.

I can’t recall the downstream specifics but I reckon they had bitten the dust within a year, maybe eighteen months max.

Then I was back to Stephen.

And perfectly happy.

I didn’t realise that I married a con woman. Because another of Mrs Mac’s frequent refrains is that “those cheap things are damaging your eyes.”

I was able to seek a second opinion on that at my recent eye test and was flabbergasted to learn that they do no such thing.

Cheap glasses won’t stuff your eyes.

You just allegedly won’t be getting the best results you could with “proper glasses.”

I also recall the horror I felt in Christchurch all those years ago, when

they put me through the hoops.

Looking for sickness, danger, deterioration in my peeps.

Now at this point I must disclose one of my lifelong failings. I suffer medical anxiety!

It’s real folks. Some people can’t get on a plane. I am deeply suspicious of bad things with medical stuff.

I know I’m pathetic, I worked that out years ago but it makes no difference.

If there’s a one in a zillion chance they’ll find something wrong, I’ll lose sleep about it for days before an appointment.

So that’s the context around the glasses gift thing.

I knew that to get them, there’d be another test, the first one in years and who knows what they’d find?

As it turned out, pretty healthy eyes.

Another bullet dodged.

Actually the day I had the test, I had been earlier to my six monthly check up at the doc and having learned I was more or less ok for an old bugger, I felt emboldened enough to have a haircut and give the eye test a go. Really pushed the boat out.

Actually it was a pretty cool process, once they had reassured me they weren’t going to have to take both my eyes out!

Cos I ALWAYS fear the worst.

So in a few weeks, the optical wizards will have worked their magic and I’ll be sporting fit and proper optics, courtesy of family love.

But if I sit on them, break them or lose them, I always have Plan B. You may not have seen the last of me Stephen.

TV REVIEW

Mundane, ordinary and homespun

By Malcolm Hopwood

E

very so often you come across a TV series that’s so ordinary, it’s mundane.

But sometimes there’s hum in ho-hum and Tommy (Prime, Thursdays) captures a little of the pulse.

Much to the displeasure of Los Angeles Mayor, Abigail “Tommy” Thomas has become LA’s first Chief of Police.

Tommy (Edie Falco from The Sopranos) is a hands-on chief and, if her force can’t sort out problems, she’ll do it herself. She knows how to part the Red Sea and walk though mobs.

Protesters stand aside as she reaches a Mexican overstayer and her daughter who’ve been arrested by one of Tommy’s plods. She takes over, looks after the child and hands her over to her daughter.

That’s my kind of police chief.

She then sorts out the city official who’s been offering pro-

tection to mother and daughter for favours.

He runs a harum-scarum with emphasis on the harem.

Tommy wins the battle, emerges 1- nil over Mayor, Buddy Gray, but know he won’t leave her local body alone.

The series is enjoyable in a homespun kind of way. It’s not The Sopranos, more Sweet Adelines.

Knightfall (Prime, Tuesdays) has returned bloodier than ever.

It’s like the 2020 election.

While opposing parties in 14th century France are meant to be above reproach, their sins are finding them out.

Whenever knights find a spare can opener to remove their chain mail, they lose self-control.

Landry du Lauzon, an outstanding warrior, had a “knightout” with Queen Joan of France and made her pregnant.

Now he’s been demoted from the Knights Templar order for his misdemeanour.

Like Maria from The Sound of Music, Landry’s become an initi-

ate, starting from the bottom. He can sing Climb Every Mountain and not much else.

Meanwhile King Philip IV wants revenge, and is ready to attack the knights’ stronghold.

Only the influence of Pope Boniface VIII (Jim Carter), holds him back.

Knightfall is alternative history and needs to be treated with caution. It tells how the last remnants of the Crusaders were persecuted in Europe.

They should try rugby.

The best way to view Emergency (TV3, Wednesdays) is watch during meal breaks.

Record it if you’re preparing tomato soup. This stunning series, set in the Royal Melbourne Hospital, covers a day in the life of trauma physicians. It’s a sterilised “fly on the wall” look at how they care for badly injured patients.

On this particular day, Freya, a pregnant mum, dislocated her shoulder while swimming, Zac lost part of his hand in a machine, Jack crashed his ute,

dislocated his hip and broke his leg and a drunk Aussie yobbo was admitted with stab wounds to his abdomen. He had to be held down while the medical team saved his life.

The episode was gripping, and shows that emergency physicians are a race apart.

They top my list of most respected professions followed by garbologists, parking meter manufacturers and sperm donors.

Quote of the week comes from Jack who said his dislocation “feels like a prick of a thing.” It probably is Jack.

I’ve discovered the origins of the expression “I can explain”. It was first used by Thomas Seymour who tried to seduce young Princess Elizabeth around 1548.

He wanted to “see more” but his wife, Catherine Parr, sent him packing.

She was the sixth and last wife of Henry VIII who died the year before.

Catherine liked to do business with a well-established firm.

Two historians host a fascinating, tell-all documentary Elizabeth I and Her Enemies (History 73, Tuesdays) and focus on the problems of the young princess growing up.

When Dr Suzannah Lipscomb and Dan Jones used the expression “Elizabeth as she’s never been seen before,” I was enticed, more tempted than 50 Shades Of Grey.

It’s a compelling watch. If Thomas Seymour didn’t endanger her, then her protestant advisers did.

They wanted to topple half-sister, Queen Mary, from the throne and replace her with Liz. Mary dies, probably from ovarian cancer, in 1558, and Elizabeth inherits the realm.

She’s 25 and will start a glorious 44-year reign where she defies the King of Spain, the Armada and boyfriend, Robert Dudley.

Meanwhile, nearly 500 years later, Prince Andrew greets his mum with the words, “I can explain.”

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MT SOMERS SPRINGBURN

DORIE

Prepping for school camp

Smart speakers on show

Mt Somers Springburn School’s Year 7/8 Rata class headed for a walk around the hills on Okawa Farm learning about walking in the mountains. It was a beautiful day and everyone enjoyed spending time out looking at the mountains and learning new skills as they prepare for camp.

RAKAIA

Dorie School held its speech finals this week with Ashburton Intermediate principal, Brent Gray, coming along to assist with the judging. The winners were Xymon, Elliot, Shaiza, Nathan and Poppy. These five speakers will now represent Dorie at the North Ashburton Schools’ Speech Competition next week.

FAIRTON

Learning the art of magic

Magician Johnny Magic treated the middle and junior pupils at Rakaia School with a surprise show this week. The children are completing a writing focus as well as some emotional regulation work with the entertaining show an opportunity to see his magic up close, and it will act as a stimulus for further writing and discussion.

Good men in the making

Head students visit

Fairton School’s Room 1 had some special visitors this week. Ashburton College Head Boy and former Fairton School pupil Henry Chapman and Ashburton College head girl Poppy Kilworth called in to read to the class and then joined the class out in the playground. It was also Poem and Speech Competition Day with the college students acting as guest judges.

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DINING MID CANTERBURY

Alluvial

New kid on the Tinwald block

T

here is a changing face in the Tinwald hospitality scene, one Greg King is striving hard for.

Creating a distinct point of difference between the next-door Tinwald Tavern, newcomer restaurant Alluvial was designed to offer a different dining experience to patrons, stepping away from the traditional and well-regarded pub grub and looking to offer a little more finesse.

Given its name to match the surrounding Canterbury Plains, Alluvial is based on a three-step mantra: Good food, good service and a relaxed atmosphere.

Stripping everything

bare from the old Stables Restaurant, Alluvial is a breath of fresh air with its warm and inviting décor – pleasing to the eye from the moment you first step in the door.

No longer, just a restaurant, it is also a potential social hub with sufficient space provided for after-work drinks and nibbles, or a small gathering to celebrate a special occasion.

With a menu that changes with the seasons, the focus in the kitchen is on quality food and is different to anything else that can be found in or around the Tinwald corridor.

The winter offering pro-

vides a bit of something for everyone.

From mouth-watering mussels and baked brie parcels for entrée or nibbles through to dry, aged ribeye, venison and blue cod on the main meal, all tastebuds are catered for.

It’s a refreshing and welcome change for Tinwald, known for good traditional meals, the arrival of a more up-market menu has been a long time coming.

Open from Tuesdays, through to Sundays, there are plenty of dining options throughout the week and with a seating capacity of more than 60, there is plenty of space for everyone.

Entree Olives (GF,DF,V).................................................................................$10.00 Bread....................................................................................................$12.00 Mussels................................................................................................$16.50 Empanadas........................................................................................$17.00 Baked Brie Parcels.............................................................................$15.00 Seafood Chowder..............................................................................$18.50

DINING MID CANTERBURY

Formosa

Taiwanese cuisine full of diversity

F

rom the moment you first step into Formosa on Ashburton’s busy West Street, you’re taken into a whole new world.

With décor that shines, a relaxed atmosphere, complemented by the hustle and bustle of a busy dining setting – it’s something a little bit different to the normal that has become known in this district.

Established in 2017, Formosa has grown into a staple on the Mid Canterbury dining scene and draws rave reviews from all who visit it.

Offering both upstairs

and downstairs dining options as well as a private room for those more intimate moments, the restaurant has become a hub for entertaining by locals.

Taking inspiration from traditional Taiwanese cuisine and mixed in with the diverse Asian cultural style which offers fresh flavours in a chic setting, Formosa offers something like no other locally.

That diversity stretches to the dining options available to customers with options available for family feasts for up to four people, a meal for two and even

the hugely popular sushi platter.

Then from dumplings and bao to rice and noodle meals or tasty treats straight from the wok, visitors are far from stretched for choice when it comes to selecting a meal with a more popular option with diners being able to order as many dishes as possible and sharing them among the table.

Open for lunch from 11.30am to 2pm and then again for dinner from 4.30pm to 8.30pm there’s no reason not to call in and visit.

Experience Formosa where our passion for food and wine come together to create a feast!

Mains Lamb Noisette...................................................................................$34.50 Pan seared lamb loin cooked medium rare, garlic infused potato mash, seasonal vegetables, pea puree, mint jus, herb oil

Dry Aged Ribeye...............................................................................$36.00 Locally sourced 250g dry aged ribeye served with duck fat potatoes, pumpkin puree, seasonal vegetables, red wine jus

T-Bone Steak......................................................................................$39.50 T-bone steak with home cut fries, slaw, portobello mushrooms, herb butter

Venison Medallions...........................................................................$36.00 250g locally raised venison cooked medium rare with garlic infused potato mash, season vegetables, berry jus, pumpkin puree

Moroccan Chicken Breast................................................................$28.00 Succulent chicken breast marinated in Moroccan spices, Pearl cous cous, roast vegetables, spinach, preserved lemon, harissa

Blue Cod............................................................................................$35.00 Blue cod in light and crisp batter served with home cut fries, slaw, pea puree, house made tartare

Roast Vegetable Salad.....................................................................$22.00 Seasonal roasted vegetables, salad greens, balsamic dressing, dukkah (Add feta $3.00)

Roasted Beetroot Risotto...............................................................$24.00 Slow roasted beetroot risotto with candied walnuts, creamy feta

Sides Duck Fat Potatoes...............................................................................$6.00 Seasonal Vegetables..........................................................................$6.00 Home cut Fries.....................................................................................$6.00 Seasonal Salad.....................................................................................$6.00

Call for booking 03-308 7505 103 Archibald Street, Ashburton, New Zealand

Hours Monday-Saturday Lunch 11am-2pm, Dinner 5pm-10pm, Sunday Closed 173 West Street Ashburton, New Zealand | Phone: 03-308 7874 Email: info@formosainash.com | www.formosainash.com

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Hotel Ashburton

Reclaiming the jewel in the crown

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nce regarded the jewel in the Ashburton crown, the Ashburton Hotel is firmly focused on reclaiming that royal title, and its Clearwater Restaurant has a big part to play in making that happen.

As a complex, the venue offers dining options for every occasion, from the casual meals and a la carte found in the restaurant, to the more traditional bar

meals in the nearby Sports Bar. On top of all that, the complex has catering options for large-scale events.

An Ashburton icon for longer than anyone cares to remember, the hotel and the restaurant are now fast becoming a must-visit dining experience for both the local contingent and those from further afar.

With a simplistic yet elegant menu – offering wide variations of meals and

flavours, all tastebuds are catered for and the chance of disappointment of not finding something to suit your needs is minimal, if not non-existent.

Be it the renowned panseared duck breast entrée, the merino lamb shank, or shanks, for main or even the red wine-poached pear on offer for dessert make Clearwater Restaurant a must visit for anyone who hasn’t already.

Discover the meaning of hospitality

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Ming Wah

Ming Wah, a local mainstay

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ongevity in business can be measured by generations coming through the doors.

When Ming Wah opened its doors as the first Chinese buffet restaurant in Ashburton in 1987, no-one could have quite predicted that three decades later, the same business would still be serving up delights to Mid Canterbury.

But that’s exactly what’s happened and a long-lasting, loyal base of customers that were built in those ear-

ly years, continue to walk through the doors and as time has progressed their children, and even grandchildren, have continued to visit to ensure they get their Chinese food fix.

The company is now owned by Tristan Tsui and his wife, Coco, after they took over the business from his parents in 2012.

The business wasn’t new to him though, he’d been a firm part of the furniture there since his parents began running the venue

in 1992.

Tristan values the friendliness of his staff which has ensured repeat business over long periods of time and those frequent visitors have allowed him and his staff to recognise customers when they ring to place an order.

With strong roots to the Ashburton District and a love of the place and the community, Ming Wah looks set to continue a proud history of serving good, quality and enjoyable food.

MING WAH CHINESE TAKEAWAYS HOURS Lunch Thursday 12pm-2pm Friday 12pm-2pm Sunday 12pm-2pm

Clearwater Restaurant And Bar • Breakfast 6.30 – 9.30am • Lunch 12-2pm • Dinner 5pm – 9pm HOTEL ASHBURTON,THE FUNCTION SPECIALISTS PHONE US NOW TO DISCUSS YOUR UPCOMING EVENT

11 Racecourse Road • Phone 03 307 8887 • fb.com/HotelAshburton • HotelAsh.co.nz

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Dinner Monday Tue-Wed Thurs-Sat Sunday

Closed 4.30pm-9.30pm 4.30pm-9.30pm 4.30pm-8.30pm

Buffet Takeaways* Now we have more than 10 popular dishes in our buffet bar. You can fill the container with combinations of your favourite dishes.

Small $11.50 Large $16.50 This bar is open every Thurday to Sunday from 5pm to 8pm

Phone 308 6384 157 Wills Street, Ashburton 7700

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Docks Bar & Seafood Grill

The magic of seafood

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here is a certain art to the magic that is creating a seafood restaurant that requires more than just knowledge of good food.

It’s the art of knowing good fish.

When and where to cut it, how to cook it, what sauces and condiments to serve with it.

Docks Bar and Seafood Grill epitomises all of the above and more.

From the outside of its Allenton Shopping Centre base, it’s just a restaurant sitting firmly in the heart of an often understated beating heart of Ashburton, but step inside and talk to owners Anna and John McDonald and there’s a labour

of love there, too often unseen in restaurants across the country.

The McDonalds, who relocated to New Zealand in 2018, are trying to break the mould.

They’re doing something almost unseen in the South Island by offering a pure seafood restaurant sourcing the best and freshest fish available to the Mainland.

If the point of difference is what they serve, then the real dedication is the lengths to which they go to get it because you’ll struggle to find many who go as far, and as often, to ensure what is on offer is as high-quality as possible.

Multiple trips to the fish markets,

or to meet the ships in the early hours of the morning are made by John each week.

He carefully pores over each decision, ensuring he’s got the right amount of as many variations of the product as possible, but also ensuring the level of stock he has to draw from is kept at a premium to provide the ultimate experience for diners.

If it seems like a chore. Driving from Ashburton to Christchurch a few mornings each week to select fish from bins, then John doesn’t show it. In fact, he enthuses about it, drawing on memories from years spent in the industry spawned

from his father’s role as a fisherman back in Scotland.

“It’s a passion, a love – something I know plenty about and something I enjoy doing,” he said.

It hasn’t been all plain sailing since the business opened its doors for the first time in March.

They were open less than a week before Level 4 lockdown struck, closing the business doors, but the return to some normality allowed the McDonalds to find their feet, build a clientele and show Mid Canterbury what they can offer.

And the reception and feedback has been gratification for a job well done.

“I had a gentleman call me one day, saying he wanted to talk to me about our food. Naturally, not knowing what he’d eaten, or when he’d been, I was worried.

“He said he came in with low expectations, having spent time all over the world eating at some of the best seafood restaurants and that his expectations of us were well and truly exceeded and how much he enjoyed what we do.

“That was really humbling and fantastic to hear.”

Open six days a week, Tuesday to Sunday, Docks also offers special lunches for Gold Card holders on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

A special lunch offer is available to Gold Card holders on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 12pm - 2pm (Menu depends on fresh daily catch)

We look forward to seeing you at DOCKS! 90-92 Harrison Street, Allenton, Ashburton (opposite Allenton Shopping Mall). Phone 03 423 2166 OPENING HOURS: Tuesday - Thursday from 5pm till late (meal service from 5pm till 9pm) Friday - Sunday from 12pm till late (meal service from 12pm to 2pm and from 5pm till 9pm) Monday - closed.

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Mr. Man’s

Little in size, but not in heart

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n a humble little corner of the Ashburton CBD, Mr Man’s Bakery & Cafe is proving that it’s not always all about possessing the most impressive of settings, but the focus of good, hearty food will keep people coming through the door.

What they do is offer good food, at competitive prices – cooked and produced with love.

Love for the community and love for the work they

do.

And it works a treat.

From the wide-spanning cabinets of food that greet you from the moment you walk in the door, right through to the cooked menu on the wall behind the counter, you’re spoilt for choice and the hardest part about a visit is deciding on what it is you want to eat.

The display cabinets feature everything from slices and cakes to sandwiches

and salads sitting alongside hot pies and savouries with cooked chicken and chips.

The cooked food caters to everyone’s tastebuds, stretching from the humble cheese toastie, through to a full cooked breakfast.

With a focus on providing a positive and welcoming atmosphere, which leads customers to feel comfortable and cozy, the Mr Man’s Bakery team are delivering on all fronts.

Opening hours Monday - Friday: 8am – 5.30pm, Saturday: 8am -3pm and Sunday Closed Address 183 Burnett Street Phone 03 307 8666

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Robert Harris

Good coffee, great food ...

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hether it is a quick stop to grab a coffee and something to eat on the way through town, or a Sunday family brunch, Robert Harris has you covered.

Nestled just off State Highway 1 in the northern sector of Ashburton, this popular coffee spot is so much more than just good blends and well frothed milk.

With a food cabinet that is the envy of all food cabinets and a wide variety of food, there’re options for everyone and they are clearly evident from the moment you walk in the door. With a good mix of sweet and savoury options and a full menu available from the kitchen within, it’s a food-lover’s heaven.

Despite the continuous traffic passing by on

the busy stretch of road outside, you’re met with a tranquil, quiet and inviting setting which enhances the desire to sit down and take a load off for a while to enjoy your meal.

Boasting some of the best coffee in town, Robert Harris prides itself on being customer driven and friendly and ticks every box in that department and more.

CONSISTENTLY TOP QUALITY COFFEE AND FOOD ADDRESS 361 West Street PHONE 03 307 6377 EMAIL ashburton@rhcafe.co.nz

HOURS

Mon - Thu 6.30am - 4.30pm Fri - Sat 6.30am - 5pm

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Salmon Tales Cafe

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Ski Time

Ski Time, a Methven icon

“ The perfect catch

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hether it’s a quick catch-up for a coffee with a friend, or an important business meeting – there are few more idyllic settings than Salmon Tales in Rakaia.

Despite being just metres away from the hustle and bustle of State Highway 1, you’ll find yourself in a different world as you take in the peaceful ambience of the wide-open spaces the

restaurant and bar offer.

With a beautiful outdoor setting and a warm and cosy environment inside, Salmon Tales offers something for everyone and is now open to enquiries for private functions and business events with catering options available.

Offering outstanding coffee, as well as an equally appealing and beautifully presented array of food, it’s

the perfect stop on a long haul. It is also equally as perfect for a sit-and-relax while the world goes by.

After taking over the business in 2018, owners Melissa and Willie have brought a whole new level of life to the Salmon Tales complex, focusing on providing first-class food and beverages and something a little more than just your normal experience.

Salmon Tales Cafe Opposite the Big Salmon, Rakaia

We just enjoy what we do,” says Ski Time owner Pete Wood when explaining the secret behind his successful restaurant and bar on the scenic fringe of Methven.

Harking back to the early years of Mt Hutt, the restaurant and bar hold an iconic status in Methven and is a destination dining experience for both Mid Cantabrians and those from further afield.

Situated on Racecourse Road, Ski Time offers a country-style appeal with picture-perfect views.

People come not only for the views, but also for the warm ski-lodge atmosphere

enhanced by a roomy bar area and open fire which is complemented by an extensive wine list and amazing food.

Wood said Ski Time management, chefs and restaurant and bar staff focus on simplicity and consistency.

“We don’t try to do anything too fancy, I think that’s always been our strong point,’’ he said.

But it is simplicity whipped up with a whole lot of flair from the first mouthful through to the last, with a strong focus on utilising a range of flavours.

One of many restaurants in Methven who partake in the kids-for-free pro-

The perfect location for your event…

Get in early and book your Christmas/Work function and WIFI Available.

Contact Melissa for your private function arrangements Café: Tuesday - Sunday 8am - 3pm closed on Monday

Rakaia Restaurant: Tuesday - Sunday 9am - 1:30pm Closed on Monday

Restaurant and Bar Tuesday - Sunday 8am - 3pm Closed on Monday

9 Railway Terrace East, Rakaia.

Phone 03 303 5450 Email: w.m.inia@xtra.co.nz | Website: salmontalescafe.co.nz

gramme, Ski Time offers a free meal to a child under the age of 10 for every adult ordering from the main menu.

Established by Wood with his brother in 1985, the restaurant has been at the cutting edge of dining trends over the years.

It began by making its own breads and pastas, introduced cook-yourown steak grills in the 80s and was the first place in Methven to get an espresso machine.

Wood sums the Ski Time mantra up succinctly.

“It’s all about hospitality, atmosphere, creature comforts and delicious food.”

www.skitime.co.nz (03) 302 8398

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The Somerset Grocer

Coffee IS essential

and so are you!

Please support local  Cafe Food

We are OPEN

 Classy Deli  Catering

Phone 03 307 5899 or Text 027 544 9524 OR order online https://order.somersetgrocer.co.nz/ Your favourite barista-made coffee and cabinet food

See you soon!

Somerset House , Burnett St, Ashburton Phone: 307 5899 www.somersetgrocer.co.nz

The beating heart of Somerset House

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ith 10 years of experience behind them running The Somerset Grocer, Mark and Nicky Milmine know exactly what is needed to keep their customers happy – great food, great coffee and great staff.

From eye-catching, taste-tempting snacks and meals in their cabinets, through to menu dishes and daily specials, the focus each day is to ensure every customer’s experience is a good experience.

Food from the cabinets, along with fresh muffins and scones and daily staples for many inner-town workers and the café itself serves a firm purpose as a meeting place for locals.

While they ring the changes in cabinet and menu food, the regulars are the first to let them know if they’re no longer making their favourites.

But top of the list for returning visitors and customers is great coffee.

And that relies on ensuring that the best baristas are behind the coffee machine at all times.

Customer feedback is the best measure possible when it comes to knowing you are meeting the high standards you have set across all aspects of the business and that’s a real focus for the team at The Somerset Grocer.

To many the Grocer is a daily habit.

Queues of regulars can be seen lined up every morning for their coffee fix and it’s the same at lunchtime where the only difficulty is choosing what to eat from the extensive range of cabinet food which features everything from salads through to hot dishes.

Don’t forget you can order online https://order. somersetgrocer.co.nz/

RIVERSIDE FOODBAR Large selection of hot and cold drinks • Pies • Sandwiches • Barista coffee • Charleez chicken • Retirement pending, watch this space Shop hours are 6.30am untill 2.00pm winter hours

Havelock st, between East st and Baring Square East 02 2329 9831 Mon - Fri 11:30am to 2pm

Mon to Sun 11 am - 8:30 pm

22A Robinson Street, Ashburton Ph 03-307-2288

119 Archibald st, Tinwald 03 307 8063

Creek road fish and chip KFC world renowned for its Buckets of Secret Recipe Fried Chicken Hand-made every day by real cooks in-store Open daily 10am to 10pm See the full menu at www.kfc.co.nz Phone: 03-308 9094 68 Dobson Street, Ashburton 7700

LUNCH M: Closed T: 11:30am-2pm W: 11:30am-2pm T: 11:30am-2pm F: 11:30am-2pm S: 11:30am-2pm S: Closed

DINNER 4–7:30pm 4–7:30pm 4–8pm 4–8:30pm 4–8:30pm 4–8:30pm 4–8pm

53 Creek Road, Ashburton, 7700 Phone (03) 308 6686

South Rakaia Hotel

Summer Open 6 days Tue-Thurs: 11.30am - 2 pm 4.30pm - 8.30pm Fri - Sat: 11.30am - 8.30pm Sun: 11.30am - 2pm 4.30pm - 8.30pm

Phone 03-302 7058 Corner Of Railway Terrace East & Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia, New Zealand southrakaiahotelrakaia@gmail.com

Winter Open 6 days Tue-Thurs: 11.30am - 2 pm 4.30pm - 8.00pm Fri - Sat: 11.30am - 8.00pm Sun: 11.30am - 2pm 4.30pm - 8.00pm

(Monday Closed) 216 Chalmers Avenue, Netherby Phone : 03-3086391

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GOT GREAT PHOTOS?

Test yourself with the Guardian’s quiz 1. What is the capital of Cyprus? a. Limassol b. Nicosia c. Paphos 2. Who had hits in the 1960s with Mustang Sally and In The Midnight Hour? a. Wilson Pickett b. John Coltrane c. Jim Reeves 3. In which country would you find the ski resort, Whistler? a. Sweden b. Canada c. France 4. What is the cheapest property on the standard version of Monopoly? a. Whitechapel Road b. Euston Road c. Old Kent Road 5. How many metres above sea level is Mt Hutt? a. 2170m b. 2180m c. 2190m 6. What number of a dart board is between 11 and 16? a. 8 b. 9 c. 10 7. What is the literal meaning of karaoke? a. Empty audience b. Empty auditorium c. Empty orchestra 8.Which NZ city has the higher population of the following? a. Hamilton b. Tauranga c. Dunedin

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Club sport, it’s good for the soul . . .

There’s never any shortage of faces at the club sporting scene on a weekend from all different walks of life, it’s a great leveller in life. With everyone coming together with one common goal, to support their chosen team or club.

TAKEN SOME GREAT PHOTOS? Your Place is a great place to display the photos of your sports team, your pets, your school events, or just something ordinary from the present or days gone by.

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DAILY RECIPE

Fleur’s whole baked flounder 1 whole fresh flounder per person, washed with sea water Cooking spray or vegetable oil Tartare sauce 2 free range egg yolks ½ t salt 1 t Dijon mustard 2 t white wine vinegar 1 C vegetable or soya bean oil 2 t chopped spring onions 1 t chopped capers 2 t chopped gherkins 1 t chopped parsley ■■ Preheat the oven to 190°C. ■■ Grease an oven tray with the oil and place the flounder on this.

■■ Roast for 8-10 minutes, depending on size, or until the skin can just be pulled away from the flesh.

■■ Allow it to rest for 2-3 minutes.

■■ Serve with tartare sauce, plenty of lemons and a fresh garden salad or steamed seasonal vegetable on the side.

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Portrait of George Inglis Miller, featured in John Brown’s History of Ashburton.

Ashburton High School Prefects 1916. George is third from the left, front row.

Dr George Inglis Miller: our medical mayor

By Connor Lysaght

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hen you think about Ashburton’s past mayors, who comes to

mind?

Does your mind dwell on more recent names, or do you think of the Friedlanders, Thomas Bullock, Robert Galbraith, or Ernest Bathurst?

Ashburton District has had some prominent and interesting leadership since the formation of the Borough in 1878, under whom the district has become the place we know and love.

The often cruel nature of history is that so many are forgotten or overshadowed, perhaps for but a moment, or for much longer.

The story of Dr George Inglis Miller has been briefly told in a couple of local history books,

CONTACT Material for this page is co-ordinated by the Ashburton Museum. Articles from other organisations are welcomed, as is any feedback on what appears.

Email museum@adc.govt.nz Mail: PO Box 94, Ashburton 7700 Phone: 307-7890.

Copies of many of the photos on this page are available for purchase from the Ashburton Museum

reflected in how fondly many remembered him after he passed.

and he was also the topic of an Ashburton Guardian feature written by Ray McCausland 32 years ago.

Other than a scant few mentions, the story of Ashburton’s seventeenth mayor, who suffered an untimely and sudden death at the age of 41 while in office, has not been presented in full since 1988.

Serving the borough

A fitting background According to the Otago Daily Times, George Inglis Miller was born on the July 17, 1900 at the Presbyterian Manse, Milton.

It is worth briefly noting that Maurice Otley’s History of Medicine in the Ashburton County states Miller’s birthplace as Waikaka Valley, near Gore, and an obituary piece in the Guardian following his death claims that he was born in 1898 – despite these claims, it seems more likely that he was born at the Manse in Milton as reported by the Otago Daily Times.

George came from quite a fitting background – his father, the Rev George Miller, was the son of Dr H. H. Ingles, the first doctor at Mosgiel.

The Millers came to Ashburton when George was young, his father having taken up a position as minister at St. Andrew’s Church, while George attended Ashburton High School.

It is worth noting that at one time, the older George Miller was the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand.

Young George’s high school achievements were notable – he was a football XV and cricket XI captain, senior athletics champion, and Dux of the school.

In April 1923, George was engaged as the first house surgeon at £150 a year, and after one year

Ashburton Presbytery 1914. Rev George Miller is sitting, second in from the left. in this position he qualified at Otago, subsequently earning his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery.

Miller then practised for eighteen months at Kaikoura, and for four years at Waikari before returning to Ashburton to take over the practice of Dr Hugh Hunter, Mrs Miller’s father.

According to Otley, about 1937 he went to England for postgraduate work at the Chelsea Women’s Hospital and he qualified for the Diploma of RCOG – becoming the first New Zealander to do so.

His life in Ashburton During his time in Ashburton, Miller and his father were keenly and actively involved in the community.

George was a member of the Ashburton Cricket Club, president of the Golf Club, and also enjoyed membership with the trotting and racing clubs.

He was also, according to Otley, on the Board of Governors of the High School and was their chairman in 1935.

In 1938, George and his father Rev George Miller both manned the platform for the prize giving at the High School, the father giving the speech of the evening and the son, as chairman of the board, conducting the ceremony.

Miller’s involvement in clubs, societies, and associations did not stop there – he was president of the Ashburton High School Old Pupils’ Association after 1931, a director of the Permanent Building Society, a member of the committee of management of St. Andrew’s Church, a member of the Rotary Club, and he was a member of the Bowling Club.

It is clear that George had many interests and struggled to stifle his enthusiasm for many hobbies at once, which is

Miller was elected to the Borough Council in May 1938, securing the role of mayor a few months later.

At the time, Ashburton was still reeling from the economic difficulties of 1929-1933.

Miller is credited by John Brown as having given the borough “a new lease of life”, being described as a man who “with a far-seeing mind and quick decision, has grasped the problem of recovery, and has led the council through the maze of uncertainty with wonderful rapidity – the experience of travel in many lands giving him ideals that his practical mind has changed to satisfying accomplishments”.

An extensive street programme of kerbing, channelling, and sealing completed during the years 1938 and 1939 boosted the council’s reputation, with the aid of the Government’s No. 13 scheme.

Tragically, Dr George Inglis Miller lost his fight against a serious illness on November 7, 1940.

He died in Christchurch due to a months-long illness, during the course of which he underwent two serious operations, and shortly before his death it was believed that he was on the road to recovery.

On the afternoon of that day, he was suddenly taken to Christchurch Hospital by ambulance where he died in the company of his wife that night.

Dr George Inglis Miller was described as genial and thoughtful, and he was survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.

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Setting a high bar

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

Over the past few years Taylah Burrowes has blazed the karate trail.

Now, as the code flourishes in the Mid Canterbury district, her success at both national and international levels has been the yardstick which younger karate participants have beheld.

However it’s early days for the 16-year-old as the sporting outlook remains wide open, given her strengths are not limited to the one code.

Alongside some immense achievements in karate, she is also a key member of the College A netball team, who won the ACL premier netball title last year.

It is karate however in which she has taken the bull by the horns, and is now a key influence among the thriving Ashburton club.

“Our club used to be quite traditional and we weren’t big on competition, and I was the first one in the club to make the New Zealand team,” Burrowes said.

“From then on the competition squad has definitely grown.”

She has also been an integral mentor, instructing and coaching younger members during competition phases.

It is another string to her bow in which her adaptability led her to the Outstanding All Round Sports Person award at the Mid Canterbury Sports Awards earlier this year – an announcement which was met with both shock and delight.

It capped off an eventful 12 month period for the Ashburton College Year 12 pupil.

Burrowes clinched gold in the Kumite Female under-16 category at the

2019 New Zealand National Secondary Schools’ Championships before making the step up to win gold at the Australian schools’ event.

“Me and my training partners, we all push each other to be the best,” she said.

“It’s a really good feeling taking out the Australian title when you’re a New Zealander.

“I would say the competition is a lot harder (in Australia).”

Burrowes also completed the accomplishment in Sydney without the guidance of her sensei she had been preparing with.

“There were some New Zealand coaches over there, but I did a lot of it by myself,” she said.

“Not having my coach there was a bit of a scary thing, but it seemed to work out alright.”

The milestones did not end there for Burrowes in 2019, and she has become more adept in juggling her sporting commitments around school work.

She was part of the College A team which toppled a Celtic team who had previously been unbeaten for three seasons in netball’s ACL premier championship.

“That was pretty exciting for us,” she said.

Although the side was more inexperienced this year, Burrowes who is again in the mid-court for College. said the team had greatly improved as this year’s competition had progressed.

“We never expected to improve in such a small amount of time.”

The team completed a thrilling win over its Celtic A rivals last week.

“That was a big moment for us,” she said.

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CANOES HIT THE LAKE

KAYAKING

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

Organisers are paddling ahead with competition on Lake Hood this weekend as an annual South Island kayaking event descends on the area.

Entries for the Canoe Racing New Zealand (CRNZ) South Island Canoe Marathon Championships are still open, with dozens expected for the event beginning tomorrow.

It is the second consecutive year that the event, organised by Christchurch’s Arawa Canoe Club, takes to the waters of Lake Hood.

About 50 paddlers are confirmed across various classes and modes.

Racing starts in front of the Ashburton Rowing Club, before the course heads south to the bottom of the lake where paddlers turn into the canals and wind their way back past the Lake House Restaurant, before heading back up to the rowing club.

Each lap is just under four kilo-

metres, with marathon competitors completing six laps amounting to a distance of 22.6 kilometres.

Organisers say there is an aim to grow kayak racing in the South Island.

“There is a longer term view to create a southern series and link the Lake Hood event with classic kayak races like the Hard Labour Weekend canal race in Twizel,” Arawa Canoe Club spokesperson Dayle MacKenzie said.

The club added that it was going TO consider issues such as the

developing Covid-19 situation and the weather this morning, with paddlers to be advised of any changes.

“Numbers are looking good, but not expected to exceed the 100 limit imposed by Covid Level 2 restrictions.

“Registrations will be used for contact tracing, and we will ensure that protocols are in place for social distancing and hygiene recommendations to be followed.”

Racing begins tomorrow at 10am.

SHOOTING

Positive attitude driving smallbore success

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

No hint of slowing down.

Mid Canterbury continues to be a hotbed of smallbore shooting chops at both school and then senior club levels, and now the national governing body is inquiring as to what the secret is in this neck of the woods.

It was another prosperous year in 2019 for the district’s young guns.

Ashburton College’s group of shooters, led by national representative master shooter Shania Harrison-Lee won the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Shooting Championship (SSS Champs) for the fifth consecutive year in 2019.

The team finished 19 points higher than it did the previous year.

At regional level, the Mid Canterbury Association team went on to clinch the Andrew Faulkner Shield South Island team event in Oamaru.

This year’s event was scheduled to be held in Ashburton last month but was cancelled when Covid first hit the country.

Although the competitive opportunities for smallbore shooters had been limited, locals were still able to face off during postal shoots.

The AshColl team was named Outstanding Junior Sports Team of the year at the recent Mid Canterbury Sports Awards for the second consecutive year.

Always in the local sports awards discussion, a second straight win attests to the shooting prowess in the wider region.

“It definitely made our juniors smile,” Harrison-Lee said.

“We’re such a family-orientated bunch.

“We’re just waiting for the trophy now.”

The Mid Canterbury club also had several talented shooters on the rise.

Charlotte McKenzie is in her second competitive season of shooting, putting together dominant displays in B grade.

At the recent Canterbury Championships, Harrison-Lee won the master and open grades while McKenzie was B grade champion.

As far as upcoming events, questions marks hang over this year’s New Zealand Secondary School Shooting Champion-

ships with the competition’s final round earmarked for next month.

With success comes rising expectations and the Mid Canterbury teams approach each event with the anticipation that they will perform well.

Harrison-Lee said the region was regularly challenging the Manawatu as the pre-eminent shooting district in New Zealand, despite a significant disparity in shooting stocks.

“They have the highest number of competitive shooters in the country.

“We have about 32 members down in the club here, but in the

Manawatu they have about 50 master grade shooters.”

Harrison-Lee is one of only a handful of master graders in the district alongside Sandy Bennett and Steve McArthur.

Target Shooting Mid Canterbury president Nina McKenzie said local success had fed off great collaboration between the school and clubs.

“We are very fortunate to have very good coaching and very good resources,” she said.

“It’s growing but it is a well-established sport (in this region).”

Although the sport regularly lost young shooters who leave the district for tertiary study, it remained a code that allowed people to return to, McKenzie said.

She added that Target Shooting New Zealand had reached out to its Mid Canterbury association around its success.

“There’s been a lot of questions put to us in recent times from our national body on how we’re doing so well, what we’re doing, why are we getting all of these top quality juniors when our association area size is relatively small,” she said.

“The bottom line is we’re really lucky to have really great, positive and generous members.”

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All Blacks 2020 RUGBY

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

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’m looking at a good balanced team, but could have easily thrown another 10 names into the mix if I was really pushed.

I’ve gone with an experienced and talented front row, just what you need – reliability.

The locks, a surprise with Pari Pari perhaps, but he’s been sensational and so has Patrick so they get the nod.

Shannon Frizzell, Ardie Savea were lock-ins, and name me a better traditional loose forward than Boshier so far this year?

Certainly not the supposed All Black captain – he’s on the bench by the way.

Aaron Smith gets the captaincy.

I’ve watched him closely this year and 1 Joe Moody 2 Codie Taylor 3 Ofa Tuúngafasi 4 Pari Pari Parkinson 5 Patrick Tuipulotu 6 Shannon Frizzell 7 Lachlan Boshier 8 Ardie Savea

players feed of his enthusiasm.

They lift at his urging and what more do you want?

There’s probably no real surprise in the backline.

Ioane, Goodhue and Anton could play pretty much anywhere; it was more a case of getting them all in than anything else.

Beauden Barrett was very lucky to get the nod.

The bench was where I struggled.

Coles was a shoo-in.

I don’t watch props enough, so it was throw a random dart at the board for those spots.

Cane gets the nod because he clearly has something I’m not seeing and isn’t a bad guy to bring off the bench, while Perenara and Reece coupled with Damien Mackenzie offer some variety late in the match.

9 Aaron Smith © 10 Richie Mo’unga 11 George Bridge 12 Anton Lienert-Brown 13 Jack Goodhue 14 Rieko Ioane 15 Beauden Barrett 16 Angus Ta’avao

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

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he makeup of the backline and loose forward trio provided the most scrutiny for mine.

The Richie v Beaudie debate has for me has been put to bed.

Mo’unga is on another level right now and possibly the most complete footballer in the world.

Which makes the fullback position a three-way duel between the Barrett siblings and Damian McKenzie.

Happy with either brother at the back but I’ve given Jordie the nod, based on his prowess in the air, his booming clearance kick and ability to break the first tackle more often than not.

Although I still have some World Cup semi-final angst from last year when our midfield was stifled, I still believe the ALBGoodhue combo offers the best balance 15. Jordie Barrett 14. Sevu Reece 13. Anton Lienert-Brown 12. Jack Goodhue 11. George Bridge 10. Richie Mo’unga 9. Aaron Smith 8. Ardie Savea 7. Sam Cane (c) 6. Shannon Frizell 5. Sam Whitelock 4. Patrick Tuipulotu 3. Ofa Tu’unafasi 2. Codie Taylor 1. Joe Moody

16. Dane Coles 17. Alex Hodgman 18. Nepo Laulala 19. Pari Pari Parkinson 20. Hoskins Sotutu 21. TJ Perenara 22. Beauden Barrett 23. Rieko Ioane

Our ‘experts’ give it their best shot.

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Guest selector: Ian Patterson – Mid Canterbury Rugby Union CEO

17 Dane Coles 18 Alex Hodgman 19 Sam Whitelock 20 Sam Cane 21 TJ Perenara 22 Sevu Reece 23 Damien Mackenzie

with Ngani Laumape injured.

Yep, Sam Cane starts.

Ian Foster has named him as captain and is our best defensive merchant.

Hoskins Sotutu is unlucky but gets a loose forward bench spot.

I like Ardie Savea coming off the back of the scrum.

Shannon Frizell has been stirring up a Kaino-esque threat for the Highlanders this season – have we finally nailed down an ABs enforcer again?

Really wanted to pick Will Jordan but could not find a spot for him.

Alex Hodgman, Pari Pari Parkinson and Soututu are the new faces on the bench.

he most obvious surprise of the lot considering other selections on this page comes in the No.10 jersey.

Beauden Barrett is the best No. 10 in the world, and needs to be playing there.

It’s tough luck for Richie that he’s alive really.

Brayden Ennor gets a wing spot due to the fact he’s fast, strong and offers some versatility which complements the remaining members of the backline.

Ardie Savea is the best loose forward in the world, so he was a certainty, while right up front Coles gets the nod ahead of Taylor because he offers a little bit more, but both need to work on their lineout throwing.

Joe Moody is the most consistent of the loosehead props so picks himself there, but Moli isn’t that far behind him.

1 Joe Moody 2 Dan Coles 3 Ofa Tuúngafasi 4 Sam Whitelock 5 Patrick Tuipolotu 6 Shannon Frizzell 7 Sam Cane 8 Ardie Savea

9 Aaron Smith 10 Beauden Barrett 11 Reiko Ioane 12 Anton Lienert-Brown 13 Jack Goodhue 14 Brayden Ennor 15 Jordie Barrett 16 Codie Taylor

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

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am Cane is the glaring omission here.

The man who was announced as All Black captain well in advance of any squad being named wasn’t a clear choice at 7 – especially after another worrying concussion at the weekend, and when you see fellow loose forwards Lachlan Boshier, Ardie Savea, Shannon Frizell, and Hoskins Sotutu in stellar form.

Next stop was lock, where the stocks are somewhat slim in terms of experience behind the starters, with 1 Joe Moody 2 Codie Taylor 3 Ofa Tu’ungafasi 4 Sam Whitelock 5 Patrick Tuipulotu 6 Shannon Frizell 7 Ardie Savea 8 Hoskin Sotutu

steve.d@theguardian.co.nz

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Tuipolutu getting the run-on due to there being nobody else, with Brodie Retallick and Scott Barrett unavailable for selection.

In the backs, Mo’unga is easily the form 10 so gets the starting gig, leaving the tricky pickle of which Barrett to start at fullback.

Jordie is arguably the form fullback so brother Beaudan slides to the bench, providing cover.

The midfield was a three-horse race for me and I made it easier by putting Reiko Ioane, who hasn’t had enough time at centre at top level, out to the wing, pushing Sevu Reece out of my 23, as I couldn’t resist having Will Jordan proving impact off the bench.

9 Aaron Smith 10 Richie Mo’unga 11 George Bridge 12 Jack Goodhue 13 Anton Leinart-Brown 14 Reiko Ione 15 Jordie Barrett 16 Dane Coles

By Steve Devereux

ight off the top, this didn’t seem like too difficult a task; selecting those 15/23 fellas who may or may not step on to the rugby field some time this year and defend our national honour against, well, someone.

Simple; you get your seven obvious anchors, and build the rest of the team around them.

But, after pencilling in Taylor, Moody, Whitelock, Smith, Mo’unga, Bridge and Reece, questions arose, some of them quite curly, particularly around numbers like 7 and 15.

And 8, and chuck in 12

17 Nepo Laulala 18 Atu Moli 19 Pari Pari Parkinson 20 Hoskins Sotutu 21 TJ Perenara 22 Richie Mo’unga 23 Will Jordan

17 Karl Tu’inukuafe 18 Nepo Laulala 19 Pari Pari Parkinson 20 Lachlan Boshier 21 TJ Perenara 22 Beaudan Barrett 23 Will Jordan

and 13 for good measure.

Start at the back; Barrett, Barrett or Jordan?

Not McKenzie, not this year. Maybe every defensive system has got his number, and recognised that every fly-in-abottle can be swatted, or maybe his level is ‘very, very good Super Rugby player’.

The midfield/back three is a selectors’ dream/nightmare, with so much high-quality firepower, both proven and potential; it’s just getting the right mix.

Boshier, supreme in the face of premier opposition all season, gets the nod at 7; Blues star Sotutu has the opportunity to showcase his bristling abilities at 8, and Frizell has surely been watching Jerome Kaino movies in his spare time.

There’s three really good locks running around; the depth after that is a bit concerning, Quinten Strange and Jack Whetton will make their marks next year – maybe Whetton for Germany!

Oops, I’ve left out Ian Foster’s skipper.

1. Joe Moody 2. Codie Taylor 3. Ofa Tu’unafasi 4. Patrick Tuipulotu 5. Sam Whitelock (c) 6. Shannon Frizell 7. Lachlan Boshier 8. Hoskins Sotutu 9. Aaron Smith 10. Richie Mo’unga 11. George Bridge 12. Jack Goodhue

13. Rieko Ioane 14. Sevu Reece 15. Jordie Barrett 16. Dane Coles 17. Angus Ta’avao 18. Nepo Laulala 19. Pari Pari Parkinson 20. Ardie Savea 21. TJ Perenara 22. Anton Lienert-Brown 23. Will Jordan

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RUGBY

Special spirit of Senior B Ex-pat Ashburtonian Brendon Argyle, now resident somewhere west of Sydney, reminisces on the sometimes peculiar idiosyncracies of Senior B rugby, and particularly the Celtic Killer Bs.

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sn’t the internet great!

It’s at least 15 years since I was lucky enough to pull on the green top of the Killer Bees of Celtic’s Senior B side, but thanks to social media I can still be an avid supporter from half way across Australia.

That’s not the only thing that’s changed since I last pulled on the Emerald Green of the Celts – 24 names available in the squad, four coaches, two managers and a medic?

Still a few names I recognise too, including the ever-present, ever-young Donny Summerfield.

That’s the thing about club rugby, and especially the thing about B grade rugby.

We know deep down we aren’t getting a call-up for the All Blacks world cup squad, most of us will never win the Watters Cup, but the chance to win the last game of the season is only a part of the reason you keep coming back on a freezing cold Thursday night in July ... it’s your mates.

Times like these really drive that home.

Growing up at Celtic, we hit that age group where every other year we combined squads with another club.

In my time I’ve played with Hampstead (we won Lotto that year and went to Skateranch – good times), Hinds/Southern, Allenton – even Collegiate once I think, and as a result when it came time to play in the open grades we all knew each other, and we all loved playing it hard on the field, and having a beer after in the sheds.

The banter and spirit of the game was always there, thanks to refs like Chrissy, Bumble, Ant and Chatter keeping the games flowing, with a bit of guidance and waggling the finger if we all forgot we weren’t playing for the clock tower.

Week on week anything could happen.

A three-point nailbiter won in the last seconds, or suffering a 60-point thumping from a team you beat four weeks ago.

You might be playing against the Tigers, facing some MC Hammers legends in the twilight

While generally a level down from senior rugby, Senior B is still never short on commitment and resolve on the playing field. of their careers, or find yourself lining up with a 300-game club icon on your own team who’s dropped into the squad to give you a little edge (even if he gets himself sent off four minutes in to the game).

I consider myself very lucky to have been a Killer B, and to have grown up in a rugby club.

Our club – like all clubs I guess – has names that will always be associated with hard work and selfless dedication; Adlam, Casey, Hurley, Prendergast, Kev’s Green Ute, and nights that will long be remembered, if not always in great detail, that those lucky enough to have been there will always cherish.

A (rugby) team is one of the

few places left where a younger person can be moulded and shaped by their elder peers.

Guided in what is acceptable and appropriate behaviour, learn to take their turn in service and to be competitive, gracious and humble in their endeavour.

Taken aside quietly and advised “not like that here mate”, and supported by a team-mate if times are tough.

The interclub spirit of Senior B or Senior Reserve rugby is such a special feeling.

A long trip to play on the High Veld of Mt Somers could entail snow, frosty grounds or a 23 degree scorcher, and definitely an even longer trip home.

The annual cup clashes between certain teams, marking special relationships, special players or friends passed away far, far too soon, and past friends are always keenly contested, and the big one at the end of the year is not why you play the first few games of the season, but it’s a helluva carrot in those last two or three!

We played in a few finals in my time, won a few too.

It’s not just the cup you hold up at the end of the day that is the heart of Senior Reserve Rugby, it’s the people you hold it up with (and likely drink from it afterward in a covid-responsible way) that make senior reserve rugby what it is.

As I said at the start, times have changed.

The world got busier and the club rooms got just a little less boisterous.

The names and faces around a club will change, the ageing carpets and tables will be replaced, the players will become coaches, managers, and eventually players again, then spectators, but the spirit of the club lives on, in those of us scattered around the world looking on, those there now, the ladies in the kitchen, and in all those who have supported us in the 99 years so far to get here.

Good luck against Methven boys, Buzz Buzz.

Battle royale looming for Senior B glory

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

It’s incredibly likely that they won’t be able to draw on the support from the sidelines like they normally would, but when push comes to the shove there’s no need for extra motivation in today’s Second Grade Cup final in Methven.

Touted as one of the matches of

the season, across all codes, the final for the Senior B competition took an interesting turn when the country moved into Alert Level 2 earlier in the week, and it was then announced that the game would be played with the public excluded.

The bus load, and more, of Celtic supporters will instead have to cheer in spirit, and the Methven faithful will have to hide in the hedges of the nearby cem-

etery if they think they’re going to sneak a peak.

It’s a shame, because the match promises to be a cracker.

When the two teams met earlier in the season, Methven scored within the first minute of the match, only for Celtic to turn around and march down the other end of the field and do the same.

Although the scoreline blew out late in the match, it was a

reasonably even-matched effort from both sides which sets up an entertaining Round Two, today.

Methven boasts a strong squad, with a number of former senior and Mid Canterbury players walking among them, and that experience will without doubt help them rise to the occasion today at the Methven Domain.

The Celtic side have been a solid squad for a number of years

with the mixture of older players who have given plenty to their club and the game locally, and a good bunch of youngsters rising through the ranks.

They’ll be out to face up to Methven man-to-man and try and shut down their strong running game from the outset, knowing that if it becomes a battle upfront, things will be tight.

The match is set down to kick off at 2.30pm.

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BASKETBALL

College loses in a thriller Ashburton College took on Rangiora High School in front of a parochial Rangiora crowd on Tuesday night, and again it was a case of close, but no cigar.

Ashburton started well as they mitigated the zone press easily imposed on them by Rangiora.

They also worked hard on their own man-to-man defence, which had been lacking some cohesion in the last couple of games.

Rangiora exploited a couple of turnovers and looked to be getting on a roll until pressure from College gained turnovers to take them into the second quarter trailing by only five points, 23-18.

The second quarter was a tough battle as Rangiora came hard and the College team had to work hard against the taller Rangiora boys.

However good defence and good boxing out allowed College to break and they finished the quarter strongly taking a 51-44 lead into the second half.

College had a dream start to the second half as William Joyce lit up, hitting three, three-pointers to extend the lead to 18 points.

At 64-46, College were in a great place.

A time-out by Rangiora and some passive College defence on the dangerous Rangiora shooters allowed them to claw back to seven points at 75-68 at third quarter time.

The momentum had definitely turned.

Rangiora came out in the fourth and hit a three-pointer which pulled them closer, only for College to reply twice in kind.

It looked like College had

William Joyce set his Ashburton College side alight, hitting three consecutive three-pointers.

steadied the ship, however Rangiora kept chipping away until they were tied at 87 apiece.

Jamie Reid hit a three-pointer for College and it looked like that would be enough.

However, a foul allowing Rangiora to score from the line and the failure to box out defensively allowed Rangiora to go up by two points.

There was still 11 seconds left to allow College to get the ball up

and get a good look at the basket from three point range, only for it to be fractionally short of the mark, with Rangiora taking out a thriller 92-90.

For College, Riley Sa worked tirelessly at both ends of the court, finishing with 26 points.

Thomas Patterson had an excellent all-round game finishing with 23 points and finally William Joyce knocking down 14 points in a third quarter burst.

Kambell Stills claimed a load of rebounds to finish with 9 points, as did Jacob Swan who had a good game.

The College defence was vastly improved from the previous couple of weeks.

The help defence was very effective in minimising Rangiora’s inside game.

However, that can come at a risk if the outside shooters begin to find their range, which Rangio-

ra did, hitting eight three-pointers in a row to begin their fightback in the third.

Some passive defence didn’t help the College boys either though.

Unforced turnovers at key times in the fourth quarter did not help their cause either.

This was a game for the taking, however Rangiora showed a lot of determination in getting their win.

AshColl tips over Team Donkey Brian Kerr reports on Men’s A Grade Basketball from Wednesday night at the Oxford Street stadium.

Two games went ahead at Oxford Street on Tuesday night.

The first game was equal bottom-placed College taking on the equal top-placed MSA Team Donkey, who were again light on numbers.

College started the better of the two teams, however MSA Team Donkey settled and were able to get back into the game quickly.

College had a narrow 22-21 lead at the end of the quarter.

College had matched up against their senior counterparts with a half court man to man defence.

Whilst that worked reasonably well in the first quarter and early in the second quarter, their defence lost structure, especially on the help defence.

MSA Team Donkey exploited this to create isolations and went into the break leading 46-38.

College started the half this time with a full court man to man defence.

It paid dividends as their help defence improved markedly, which put pressure on the MSA

Team Donkey scorers.

This in turn seemed to enable their offence as they sped the game up and began finding some gaps in the MSA Team Donkey defensive line. College reclaimed the lead 68-62.

At the start of the fourth quarter MSA Team Donkey came back hard at the young College team, however College managed to absorb the pressure and this time they were able to control the last few minutes to take out a 93-81 win.

For College, Thomas Patterson continued his good form with 24 points.

Kambell Stills was very good on the boards, claiming a number of rebounds and finishing with 23 points in a good display.

Riley Sa with a tidy all round display finished with 15 points, Henry Hobbs chiming in with 10 points.

For Team Donkey, Pip Johnstone led the way with 32 points, again being strong on the drive and defensively good.

Fotu Hala was strong on some

inside plays and netted himself 20 points.

Cam Butler was again tidy with his 18 points.

It turned out to be a good result for the College team after their heartbreak two-point loss against Rangiora the previous evening.

This time they managed to keep their composure in the fourth quarter. The pleasing part was that they managed to reapply their defensive intensity after it had dropped a little in the second quarter, allowing an opening for Team Donkey.

Offensively they were good against Team Donkey’s zone defence and man to man.

As far as Team Donkey goes, they had good periods in the game especially the second quarter. Unusually they missed some easy put backs which could’ve had an impact.

They are also missing the services of the Hunt brothers, which would bolster their ranks and offer some more options.

The second game was Newlands against Nomads.

Newlands were out to reverse the last second loss to Nomads in the first round.

The first quarter started fairly evenly as the teams went basket for basket.

Newlands lost a key player early in Nick Fechney who went down with a bad ankle injury. Despite this setback, Newlands then found another gear and took the lead 23-16.

The second quarter started evenly, however Newlands were able to get their break going and stretched the lead to 48-36.

After the half, Nomads struggled offensively as the Newlands defence were able to pressurise the ball carriers. They were also tidy on their own boards limiting Nomads’ second shots.

By the end of the quarter they’d streaked away to a 75-52 score line.

Nomads were unable to make any inroads in the final quarter as Newlands finished the job 95-61.

For Newlands it was the Marc Juntilla show. He was everywhere and Nomads just could not shut

him down. He finished with 49 points.

He was well supported by Randy Buenafe, who finished with 22 points. Sam Rodgers played well also, grabbing some good boards as well as finding the basket. He finished with 14 points.

For Nomads the pickings were sparse with Pete Kirwan and Nick Ross both hitting 13 points. Sam Moore and Jamie Smitheram both finished with 10 points.

Overall, Nomads just struggled offensively again.

They were missing three of their starters as well which didn’t help.

What they didn’t do was manage to shut down a Newlands team also devoid of a couple of their main scorers in Fechney and Marvin Agacer.

For Newlands, the bench guys stood up, got good minutes and overall did a good job.

However Marc Juntilla was excellent as mentioned.

He pulled off some audacious drives that left you wondering how?

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OPINION

Staring down the barrel

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

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ack in its heyday, the Mid Canterbury racing scene, across all codes, was a thriving mecca.

The green of the Canterbury Plains between the Rakaia and the Rangitata rivers was abuzz with training tracks and nearly every second person you bumped into down the street had a connection.

The amount of licence holders was abundant.

The sport was thriving in general and this place was a beating heart of a prosperous industry, renowned for producing quality stock, whether it be of the human, equine or canine variety.

Now, the game here is sparse.

A handful of serious trainers, a number of hobby enthusiasts who potter around with one or two and a dwindling number of drivers and jockeys with little ahead in the future to get excited about.

So, where did it all go wrong?

What was it that made Mid Canterbury fall to its knees

and become just another small cog in the overall wheel of the industry at a national level?

The answer is quite simple, well at least so it seems.

The racing game changed.

And it changed in a manner which left districts like ours in the dark.

Built and fostered on the grassroots element of the game, racing became more about the

corporate world, and the desire to be centred around the big locations and cities and to see the majority of the racing product hailing from there meant that places like Mid Canterbury were left on the backburner.

Those infamous country meetings, where thousands would flock for a day of social activity and to enjoy the racing product, fast became redun-

dant, with a stronger aspect placed on getting as many people along to party at a concrete jungle and if they just so happened to watch a race, or heaven forbid have an investment – well that was a bonus.

We’ve lost the direction.

Lost the very purpose of the foundations of which the industry was built on, and as a result the regions have suffered, with training numbers at all-time lows.

There’s a misconception that in order to be successful that you need to be based near a big centre.

We’ve got great facilities here in which young trainers could set up camp and build themselves an empire to launch from.

Places like the Ashburton Racecourse, which already serves as a training centre, are excellent and there’s no reason why a place like Methven couldn’t be set up in a similar fashion.

If we don’t do something then the next generation will be even worse and a once proud history for this area when it comes to racing will become just that, history.

M7 Kurow harness

RICCARTON

Racing – but behind closed doors The Canterbury Jockey Club together with New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has made the decision to plan for today’s race meeting to be run under the Emergency Regulations applicable to a Level 2 Alert.

As was the case with the Taupo and Waverley race meetings this week, this will mean that only people essential to the running of the race meeting will be permitted on course.

Owners, members, and ticketed guests will not be able to attend due to there being insufficient time to make compliant arrangements as required by the regulations.

As a result, the club will have to cancel all pre-booked race day functions.

However, the club said that if the Government’s announcement later yesterday allowed, they will be endeavouring to open the gates to allow owners, members, and general attendance on the racecourse.

Tomorrow at Kurow Raceway

R1 WAITAKI AUTO ELECTRICS / WHISPERING PINES TROT NZD $10,000 2600m 12:00 1 40835 Cody Banner R D Close John Morrison 2 7 Random Jude

M G Heenan 3 Top Glider 4 x0008 Crown Range A L Clark 5 x0080 Thank You Ben Hope 6 449x4 Hashtag Faye J J A Young 7 00x Sonoma Tyron G D O’Reilly 8 Amazing Terror R T Mcilwrick 9 70x53 Gold Chain R J Butt 10 89020 Muchacha Bonita J R Dunn 11 53630 The Artful Dodger M J Williamson 12 889 American Viking C A Butt 13 9x00 Sheza Mighty Monarch C Thornley 14 Danangus Fella B N Orange 15 Prince Ranier 16 x9009 Jaguar Bay Brad Williamson R2 TEMUKA TRANSPORT/COMBINED SERVICES CLUB TWIZEL MOBILE PACE $10,000 2000m 12:28 1 50x08 Franco Hatton R D Close 2 0 Dalness First Ben Hope 3 80x0x Owhatanight 4 9x8 Ebony Banner J R Dunn 5 0000x K Mach Lionel Dobbs 6 8x Le Pole Dancer P J Davis 7 8x067 Mrs Washington R T May 8 723 Tres Chic M J Williamson 9 99 Belmont Betty Craig D Thornley 10 Rose Marsh J B Patterson 11 078x7 Santeria B N Orange

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13 27224 Mighty Reactor K A Butt 14 0x Smiffy’s Terror B N Orange R5 MAKING IT HAPPEN: G K FYFE PAINTING TROT NZD $10,000 2600m 13:44 1 8x03x Pat The Monkey B N Orange 2 0320x Grand Princess John Morrison 3 7590x Miss Moppet M J Williamson 4 00x57 Steel Dust R D Close 5 5699x One Over Dover R T May 6 0920x Ali Lindenny G D O’Reilly 7 01x6 Rugged Peak G C Telfer 8 0x506 Don’t Look Back Kerryn Tomlinson 9 90500 Jerry Garcia L F O’Reilly 10 x8009 Dora Explorer D D Mccormick 11 00x96 Chief Of Staff J R Dunn 12 38x1x Hide N Speak R J Butt 13 8x073 My Eyre P J Davis 14 421x3 Christmas Babe Brad Williamson 15 00x0x Majestic Rose Lionel Dobbs 16 x4870 Red Harbour Craig D Thornley 17 x6900 Mickey Jay R D Holmes R6 SBT MARKETING (2009) LTD JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE NZD $10,000 2600m 14:19 1 65x00 Stetson Mikayla Lewis 2 490 Highland Reign Korbyn Newman 3 84253 Four Starzzz Shiraz Mark Hurrell 4 100x0 Crosso’s Cullect Olivia Thornley 5 67579 Pete’s Dash Tayla Duley 6 2305 Crackabrie Ben Hope 7 43021 Essence Of Easton Ellie Barron 8 44184 Beaudiene Hustler Sarah O’Reilly

9 4x180 Standout John Morrison 10 42529 Champagneandwine Kn Tomlinson 11 667x9 Go Getta Sam Thornley 12 75322 Stavros The Terror Sh Tomlinson 13 8x610 Oaxacan Dream Alana Cameron 14 70531 Zambia R7 GLAMOUR HOOVES RACING STABLES HANDICAP TROT NZD $12,000 2600m 14:54 1 61365 Clyde Craig D Thornley 2 43150 She’s Allthe Craze J J A Young 3 2232x Playboy’s Brother Kerryn Tomlinson 4 11 Cochy Malc B N Orange 5 86200 Fanny Hill M J Williamson 6 712x1 Superfast Lad S J Ottley 7 10112 Missalyssa T M Williams 8 42203 Crusher Collins J R Dunn 9 12124 Midnight Dash Ben Hope 10 73351 Overzealous P J Davis 11 x4622 Doff Your Cap R J Butt 12 x8011 Chinese Whisper N P Williamson 13 25134 Rydgemont Son Brad Williamson R8 THE GOLDEN FLEECE HOTEL KUROW CUP (HANDICAP PACE) $15,000 2600m 15:29 1 76x7x Nearis Green J C Hay 2 x423x Minstrel R J Butt 3 79277 Shadow Minister L F O’Reilly 4 7001x Georgie Zukov R T May 5 86115 Prodigal Guinness B N Orange 6 45x12 Italian Lad T M Williams 7 1348x Lawrence Brad Williamson 8 2904x Franco Santino N P Williamson 9 21x11 Spirit Of St Louis M J Williamson

R9 BLUFF PROTEINS/JOHNSON GLUYAS TRACTORS MOBILE PACE $10,000 2000m 16:06 1 x8542 Dreaminsover J R Dunn 2 64557 Playboy Prince Kerryn Tomlinson 3 3837 Franco Sherborne Brad Williamson 4 x5408 Terrier K A Butt 5 x8360 I’m Jimmy James T M Williams 6 x0391 Narcissist John Morrison 7 13376 Jimmy Richter Mark Hurrell 8 1 Lovesomewhere B N Orange 9 17453 Longueval N P Williamson 10 85568 Cheddar Made Beta R D Close 11 8x236 Skippys Delight R T May 12 x0063 Spicy Girl Becqui M J Williamson 13 6x00x Touche S J Ottley 14 87413 Alexy J J A Young R10 JOHN ALEXANDER MUDIE MEMORIAL HANDICAP PACE NZD $10,000 2600m 16:43 1 35327 Flamboyant R T May 2 x0159 Darryl Kerrigan L F O’Reilly 3 12149 Glacier Coaster 4 48 Sister’s Delight S J Ottley 5 x0103 The Diva J R Dunn 6 37099 Silent Rapture R D Holmes 7 30x38 The Kaik K A Butt 8 50x0x Bobby’s My Girl P J Davis 9 632x0 Bonny’s Gem Alana Cameron 10 37028 Vintage Beach T M Williams 11 14x31 Miss Impression John Morrison 12 31x11 American Lightning M J Williamson 13 10958 Terror The Christian B N Orange 14 23463 The Maroon Marauder B Williamson

12 0398x Gifted T Jonker (8) 54 13 16x41 Athene L T Hemi (7) 54 14 6x189 Expressive Sarah Macnab (13) (A2) 54 R8 Winning Edge Pres. Winter Cup NZD $70,000 1600m Type:OPEN 15:30 1 47x38 Who Dares Wins S L Wynne (5) 60 2 30x35 Dez C W Johnson (17) 57 3 22x21 Nomen Ludi T R Moseley (4) 56.5 4 659x4 Rosewood R J Myers (13) 55.5 5 7x311 Major Tom S R Weatherley (2) 55 6 127x0 Wild Jack A Comignaghi (1) 54 7 042x7 Diorissimo C A Campbell (16) 53 8 12x11 Happy Star L J Allpress (19) 53 9 x3x18 Orepuki Lad L T Hemi (8) 53 10 10x22 Tobilicious Ms K Williams (12) 53 11 x0762 William Wallace Sarah Macnab (14) 53 12 0x056 Emily Margaret C R Barnes (11) 53 13 13x15 Frankie The Fox Rohan Mudhoo (21) 53 14 x24x1 Fly Without Wings A Bohorun (18) 53 15 4x311 Augustace R J Bishop (20) 53 16 48x50 Forged A Balloo (6) 53 17 x9633 Lord Beaver G A Jogoo (10) 53 18 22x21 City Slicker K Chowdhoory (7) 53 19 6x237 Floral Art 53 20 6x444 Savapak 53 21 5x708 Bluey’s Chance 53 R9 Hoteliers Challenge (Bm65) NZD $22,500 1800m Type:BM65 16:10 1 83x31 Full Fury Rohan Mudhoo (15) (A2) 60 2 28x00 Humble Pie R J Myers (5) 59.5 3 5x910 Apellido R Cuneen (7) 59 4 8x839 Whiskey In The Jar T R Moseley (20) 59 5 51x49 Coup Dreamwood K Chowdhoory (9) (A2) 58.5 6 x4241 Keep Quiet Ms K Williams (21) 58.5 7 31x47 My Cashier L T Hemi (14) 58 8 156x5 Our Boy Ritchie Sarah Macnab (10) (A2) 58 9 780x6 Pickup J D Laking (2) 58

10 50x17 The Saintly One S L Wynne (11) 58 11 6x000 Effervescent L Callaway (13) 57.5 12 01x58 Queen Sweep S Toolooa (8) (A3) 57 13 8x312 Reliably Perky D Prastiyou (3) 57 14 4x251 Matuki C K Kwo (12) (A2) 56.5 15 0x691 Top Ghia C R Barnes (17) 56.5 16 7x819 Kiwi Princess A Comignaghi (1) 56 17 7x503 SANCTIFY C W Johnson (19) 56 18 60x80 HOT TAP S R Weatherley (4) 55.5 19 87x33 Top Ofthe Straight 57 20 6x344 Redesdale 57 21 x8x70 Fulltothebrim 57 22 x0827 Reliable Glow 54.5 R10 Racecourse Htl &Mtr Lodge-Bm65 NZD $22,500 1400m Type:BM65 16:50 1 21x23 Golden Harvest K Chowdhoory (8) (A2) 59.5 2 3x412 Paint Me Red L J Allpress (10) 59.5 3 7x441 Ricky Baker G A Jogoo (5) 59 4 16 Where’s Wally R Cuneen (21) 58.5 5 48x15 Yannick C W Johnson (6) 58.5 6 044x4 Blackbook Rohan Mudhoo (20) (A2) 58 7 98x10 Jiminy Cricket J D Laking (15) 58 8 98x42 Tap ‘N’ Go L Callaway (16) 58 9 54x77 Taponisme L T Hemi (9) 58 10 0x417 The Buffer S R Weatherley (7) 58 11 7x485 Queen Jetsun Ms K Williams (12) 57 12 3701x Dancing Choux A Balloo (14) 56.5 13 90x21 Donnatina T R Moseley (11) 56.5 14 8x722 Faux Pas R J Myers (22) 56.5 15 88x61 Take A Risk A Comignaghi (3) 56.5 16 2x674 Ruby Marie K Mudhoo (17) 56 17 0x178 Te Mokopuna C K Kwo (4) (A2) 55.5 18 469x8 Charlie Awesome 57.5 19 490x0 Rivaldo 57.5 20 95x05 Miss Tilly Winks 54.5 21 0475x Lady Davone 54 22 0x050 Devil’s Staircase 54

Riccarton gallops Today at Riccarton Raceway

R1 Speight’s Mdn NZD $10,000 1600m Type:MDN 11:40 1 52x86 Dundee Street R J Myers (13) 58.5 2 33x90 Grab The Bar K Chowdhoory (7) (A2) 58.5 3 000x5 My Sova A Comignaghi (4) 58.5 4 0 Echo Bay B B Hong (9) (A3) 58.5 5 7 Goodanya S R Weatherley (10) 58.5 6 07x Mazzoni R J Bishop (17) 58.5 7 40x90 Red Magician J D Laking (12) 58.5 8 x0025 Figeameout T R Moseley (11) 56.5 9 00x82 Youneverknow Ms K Williams (14) 56.5 10 x246 More Than Enough C A Campbell (8) (A1) 56.5 11 0x27x Super Tap Rohan Mudhoo (16) (A2) 56.5 12 0x764 Miss Oaks C W Johnson (2) 56.5 13 6 Stiorra S Toolooa (3) (A3) 56.5 14 0 Marronelle C K Kwo (6) (A2) 56.5 15 0 Middle Island R D Beeharry (15) (A3) 56.5 16 807x0 Tantalee Z Bholah (1) (A3) 56.5 17 40x70 Volvik S L Wynne (5) 56.5 R2 Hygain/Mitavite Mdn NZD $10,000 1600m Type:MDN 12:10 1 62 Nons The Name A Comignaghi (10) 58.5 2 00x38 Brother Will S Toolooa (5) (A3) 58.5 3 x9x04 Ideal Warrior G A Jogoo (11) 58.5 4 08x0 Magie Noire Rohan Mudhoo (6) (A2) 58.5 5 5766x Mr Fahrenheit K Chowdhoory (2) (A2) 58.5 6 7 Seriously R Cuneen (8) 58.5 7 007x0 Shinnecock J D Laking (14) 58.5 8 5x82 It’s Gucci T R Moseley (7) 56.5 9 8x583 Highly Polished D Prastiyou (16) 56.5 10 24x64 Rockwithme Sarah Macnab (1) (A2) 56.5 11 87x40 Zurafaa R J Bishop (12) 56.5 12 0x975 Magical Mystery S R Weatherley (15) 56.5 13 75x89 Wondering C R Barnes (3) 56.5 14 x5x65 Itsonlymoney S L Wynne (13) 56.5 15 0x796 Star Wars Princess C W Johnson (4) 56.5 16 7 Wendy Darling B B Hong (9) (A3) 56.5

R3 Zilco NZD $25,000 1100m Type:OPEN 12:40 1 4 Pete The Driver Sarah Macnab (6) (A2) 57 2 37x84 Watchmaker K Chowdhoory (9) (A2) 57 3 6x56 Zoltan T R Moseley (5) 57 4 8x Tappy’s Lad C W Johnson (7) 57 5 0x0 Total G A Jogoo (3) 57 6 1 Matchmaker A Comignaghi (2) 56.5 7 1 Walkthisswey S R Weatherley (1) 56.5 8 3x33 Platinum Star Rohan Mudhoo (10) (A2) 55 9 Super Abba S Toolooa (4) (A3) 55 10 0 The Gift K Mudhoo (8) 55 R4 Kozzi Asano Champion App. Mdn NZD $10,000 1200m Type:MDN 13:10 1 8x22 Goose Bay Y Y Chew (3) (A4) 58.5 2 9x224 Razor Ms K Williams (5) 58.5 3 40x34 Ayappan R Cuneen (2) 58.5 4 248x9 Man Oh Man R D Beeharry (15) (A3) 58.5 5 423x3 Exclaim A Comignaghi (6) 56.5 6 7x02 Russian Fable S Toolooa (13) (A3) 56.5 7 686x4 Heartoheart K Chowdhoory (7) (A2) 56.5 8 49x50 Pearl Davone S R Weatherley (11) 56.5 9 049x0 Madam Sequoia T R Moseley (16) 56.5 10 0x05 Dancing In The Sky S Macnab (10) (A2) 56.5 11 80x58 Tradition G A Jogoo (4) 56.5 12 87 Irish Hi C W Johnson (9) 56.5 13 70x96 Jojo Roxx S L Wynne (8) 56.5 14 69x86 Kneazle K Mudhoo (14) 56.5 15 x970x Onestar C R Barnes (17) 56.5 16 0x9 Repulse Rohan Mudhoo (1) (A2) 56.5 17 Santissima L Callaway (12) 56.5 R5 David Emerson Acc.&Bus. (Bm65) NZD $10,000 1800m Type:BM65 13:45 1 x8x70 Fulltothebrim J D Laking (9) 59 2 6x344 Redesdale C K Kwo (12) (A2) 59 3 87x33 Top Ofthe Straight Y Y Chew (4) (A4) 59 4 3x800 Producer A Balloo (8) 58

5 27x97 Raff R J Myers (2) 58 6 4x070 Lincoln Zephyr C A Campbell (11) (A1) 57 7 77x88 Takeitlikeaman R D Beeharry (6) (A3) 57 8 6x530 Van Diamond C W Johnson (3) 57 9 x0827 Reliable Glow K Chowdhoory (10) (A2) 56.5 10 x78x0 Pushyaluck A Comignaghi (1) 55.5 11 68x40 Shaz The Bank S Toolooa (5) (A3) 55.5 12 2000x Vermont T R Moseley (7) 55.5 R6 C’church Casino Classic (Bm81) NZD $30,000 2000m Type:BM81 14:20 1 24x40 Riviera Rock L T Hemi (2) 62 2 88x26 The Gordonian K Mudhoo (9) 61 3 28x07 Albut Me S Toolooa (13) (A3) 60.5 4 70x70 Shakti G A Jogoo (4) 60.5 5 x7998 Just Push Play K Chowdhoory (3) (A2) 58 6 54x00 Scooby A Comignaghi (10) 57 7 1x710 Hunua Hank Ms K Williams (7) 56.5 8 6x444 Savapak S R Weatherley (12) 56.5 9 00x02 Standrews Masonic C Campbell (1) (A1) 56.5 10 370x2 Nesta C W Johnson (5) 56 11 6x237 Floral Art R J Myers (14) 55 12 53x31 Dr Velocious Y Y Chew (8) (A4) 55 13 6x132 Gee Tee Eleanor R Mudhoo (11) (A2) 54 14 0x713 Oceans Away C R Barnes (6) 54 R7 Gold Club (Bm94) NZD $30,000 1200m Type:BM94 14:55 1 125x0 Prince Oz T R Moseley (4) 62 2 951x4 He Kin Fly R Cuneen (11) 61.5 3 062x1 El Bee Darci R J Myers (5) 59 4 5x219 Turncoat W Papier (6) (A4) 57 5 x1x33 Nellie Bly K Chowdhoory (1) (A2) 54 6 6x612 Scarfi L J Allpress (2) 54 7 36x49 Upperhand C W Johnson (3) 54 8 836x5 Waimate Bill A Bohorun (12) (A3) 54 9 3x101 Celine A Comignaghi (10) 54 10 0x954 Carson River S L Wynne (14) 54 11 2x029 Nakyama S Toolooa (9) (A3) 54

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How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Approval is a fleeting and precarious thing, not to be taken too seriously. Using approval as a guiding light would be a comfortable and grave mistake.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): People get bored with one another. That’s part of the deal in any relationship. The best way to keep it interesting is to create space while you work on things that make you feel vital and renewed.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Today features an immersive, joyful and satisfying experience. The best part is you know when you’re in it; you note and document what’s going on around you; and later, you can savour this again.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You’ll consider doing more for yourself, though you worry how it will affect others. If you keep ignoring your own interests, you’ll wind up resentful and disappointed.

Choose you and things work out.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You may come across work you did long ago and discover that it makes no sense to you now, or you may be utterly baffled by a decision you made way back when. See how far you’ve come?

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Robots can repeat precise manoeuvres tirelessly but cannot respond to anything outside of their programming. For you, repetition gets tiresome indeed. You need fresh circumstances to think your way around.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You’ve heard it before but it bears repeating. Doing things for yourself doesn’t mean you’re selfish. It means you’re doing a good job with your No. 1 job in life: taking care of yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Emotional fitness is just like physical fitness. It takes practice. You have to move and lift the heavy things until they feel lighter. Practicing this will be the main achievement of the day.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Your signmate Ludwig van Beethoven’s notebooks reveal how he assembled his glorious melodies, sometimes culled from uneventful beginnings. Don’t expect miracles from the start; this is a process.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): The lesser-known aspects of your life will be a point of fascination for someone who is a wonderful fit for you. You will know those who are not good fits by their disinterest. Avoid the incurious!

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You’ll deal in two kinds of instruction. One is meant to be followed to the letter, and the other is more of a statement of purpose that allows you to achieve your mission how you see fit.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Emotional avoidance eventually causes more pain than if you’d just dealt head-on with what you were feeling.

Name the feeling, and then let yourself wallow in it. It will dissipate eventually.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 15, 2020

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

Neighbourhood Support Coordinator Neighbourhood Support is a community initiative working to: • Create safer more caring communities • Reduce the incidences and effects of criminal offending • Strengthening communities’ networks • Improve quality of life Due to our current coordinator retiring Ashburton District Neighbourhood Support is looking for an individual to continue to grow Neighbourhood Support across the Ashburton District. Although we currently have a good base to work from we are looking to further grow membership of Neighbourhood Support, particularly in rural areas of our district. As such we require someone with a proven track record in building relationships with individuals from a wide array of backgrounds and partnerships with various groups. The ideal candidate will be able to answer yes to the following questions: • Are you passionate about community safety and wellbeing?

• Are you a skilled communicator with excellent relationship management?

• Do you have excellent organisational and time management skills?

• Do you have the ability to work in a flexible manner?

Your role would be to maintain, grow, promote and coordinate Neighbourhood Support across the Ashburton District maintaining existing partnerships and seeking new opportunities to support this work. Part of the role is to also maintain our “Gets Ready” database (full training given).

This position is for 22 hours per week.

For an application pack please visit the careers section of our website www.safermidcanterbury.org.nz please follow all instructions on the application form.

Applications and inquires to mary@safermidcanterbury.org.nz 308 1395 ext 225 Applications close Friday the 28th of August

PUBLIC NOTICES

Farm Assistant Required.

40 HB aside with cup removers 600 cows.

Farm is located in Wakanui, Ashburton.

G.Carlos 0273684084 for job infomation

Farm Worker Part-time Part-time work is available on an irrigated arable property near Methven. Must have arable experience.

Engineering, mechanical skills helpful. Would suit retired farmer.

Phone 0272 302 188 to discuss.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

NEW Asian, absolutely excellent, sexy body, busty 38DD, personal massage. Great service.

Phone 022 197 4434.

STUNNING mature lady would suit mature gentleman, in and out.

Phone 021 0275 9055 for appointments thank you.

Guardian Classifieds 307 7900

MOTORING

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

HIRE

GENERAL hire.

Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Street.

Open Monday-Friday 7am - 6pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am GARAGE SALES 12.30pm - Phone 308 8061.

GARAGE sale, Melcombe www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz Street, Tinwald, signs out 9-12 today, Saturday 15 August. Something for everyone, including house hold items. All must go.

MEETINGS, EVENTS Ashburton Rowing Club AGM Thursday, August 27, 2020 at the Lake House, Lake Hood at 8pm.

Please join us from 6.30pm for drinks and nibbles.

Secretary: ashburtonrowingclub@gmail. com or 027 310 2442.

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Weekend Services

MEDICAL SERVICES

IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE 111.

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

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

DUTY DOCTORS Three Rivers Health, Allens Road, Ashburton, will be the duty practice Saturday until 8am Sunday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Three Rivers Health, Allens Road, Ashburton, will be the duty practice for Sunday until 8am Monday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Please bring your Community Services Card. All non New Zealanders should bring their passport with them, New Zealanders should bring some form of ID.

Methven & Rakaia Area

For weekend and emergency services please phone Methven Medical Centre on 302 8105 or Rakaia Medical Centre on 303 5002 for details on how to access the after-hours service each weekend.

Healthline is a free health advice service. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The toll-free number

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

to call is 0800 611 116. Healthline is staffed by registered Alcohol Drug Help Line nurses who are trained to assess health problems and offer Call us free on (0800 787 797). advice over the phone. The service is free and confidential. Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days.

ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm Residential Area: Mon - Fri 1pm

Pharmacies

Information Centre

Wises Pharmacy, Countdown Complex, East Street, will be open from 9am - 1pm Saturday, from 10am - 1pm Sunday.

Ashburton Rest Homes

Lifeline

Toll-free: 0800 353 353.

COMMUNITY SERVICES Art Gallery

All Ashburton Rest Homes open with Covid-19 restrictions. 327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Emergency Dentist

If you do not have or cannot contact your regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 for the name of the rostered weekend dentist in Christchurch. Hours 9am - 5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

HELPLINE SERVICES Alcoholics Anonymous

Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) or visit www.aa.org.nz for more information.

Mental Health - Call free on 0800 222 955.

Ask for the Crisis Team.

Safe Care - 24hr Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis

Support. Phone 03 364 8791

Victims Support Group

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

Direct dials to a volunteer.

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

Ashburton Museum

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Public Library

Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. Saturday: 10am - 1pm.

Sunday: 1pm - 4pm.

EA Networks Centre - Pools

20 River Terrace - phone 03 308 4020. WEEKEND HOURS: Sat and Sun 7am - 7pm. Public holidays 10am - 5pm.

Mail Closing Times

ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 6pm POST DELIVERY CENTRES Allenton & Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm Methven & Rakaia: Mon - Fri 4.30pm

Methven - Saturday and public holidays 10am until 2.30pm. Phone 302 8955 or isite@midcanterburynz.com

ANIMAL SERVICES Dog, Stock & Noise Control

Ashburton District Council 03 307 7700 - 24hr service.

Animal Welfare Centre

All enquiries - phone 308 4432 or 027 3329286.

Veterinarians

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

Full emergency service all weekend.

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

VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Ph 03 307 5195, Cnr East Street and Seafield Road, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies.

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

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

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PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF MEETINGS August 2020 update

Lifestyle

Further to the meetings previously advertised for August 2020 the following meetings will be held in the Council Chamber, 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch:

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

Pursuant to section 46(6) of the Local Government Official Information Act notice is here by given of the following meetings not previously advertised that were held on Friday 7 August 2020: Chief Executive Employment, Performance and Remuneration Committee followed by an Extraordinary Council meeting. The subject of both meetings was the Chief Executive Recruitment process.

Please contact Environment Canterbury with any queries:

0800 324 636

Notice is given that Lake Hood will be closed until 2pm Sunday, August 16, 2020 South Island Kayak Marathon Champs will be held at Lake Hood from 10am.

Please note all late death notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to: deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz

to ensure publication.

To place a notice during office hours please contact us on 03 307 7900 for more information.

Any queries please contact 0800 ASHBURTON (0800-274-287)

COVID restrictions in place, spectators to social distance please.

Riley Usmar Happy 5th birthday to Riley Usmar.

Lots of love from Mum, Dad and Madison.

FREE

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$49

The Herb Farm Hydrating Overnight Face Mask 20ml when you spend $59 on any The Herb Farm products

Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our level 3 office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.

Always read the label and use as directed. Offers end 31/08/2020 or while stocks last.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 15

9am - 3pm

9am - 12.30pm

Static displays with collections of up to 30 aircraft and

ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY.

memorabilia. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

Toys to hire, the Triangle, 106 Victoria Street, look us up

10am - 12pm

on facebook - Ashburton toy library.

ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16

worship led by Rev Eric Mattock, all welcome. Sinclair Centre, Park Street.

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH.

10am ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Morning worship, all welcome, 67 Cass Street.

Worship service led by Rev Henry Mbambo. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am ASHBURTON METHODIST CHURCH. Morning worship with Rev Heather Kennedy, Paterson’s Chapel, corner East and Cox Street.

1am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning

ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM.

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

10am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Thomson Street, Tinwald.

10am

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. morial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven.

HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH. Morning worship led by Johanna Warren, all welcome.

65 Oxford Street.

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

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

Guardian Motoring 307 7900

MOTORING 1985 4 berth Daihatsu campervan for sale New reg and wof, awning plus a 2nd new smaller one. Tow bar, stablisers, metal boot box, good tyres, 2 near new batteries, shower and toilet, near new cali font, 3 way fridge, gas cooker, microwave, TV and RSE aerial plays DVD’s - can use sky card. Gas and smoke alarms. Always well maintained. Sad to sell but can no longer use. Asking price $16,000 open to negotiation.

To view contact us on 027 250 7425.

EDUCATION

OPEN DAY ASHBURTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Year 1-13 MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2020 • • • •

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

Daily Diary

Stefanie Rixecker CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Lake Closed Sunday, August 16, 2020

Birthday Greetings

HYDRATE YOUR WINTER SKIN

Wednesday 19 August Greater Christchurch Public Transport Joint Committee at 4.30pm Friday 21 August Hearing panel deliberations – proposed changes to Fees and Charges Policy (June 2020) at 10.00am

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9:30am – school tour 11:30am – school tour repeated 6:30pm – Primary School presentation 7:30pm – Secondary School presentation

Enrolments Open. Spaces for preference.

Wait list for non-preference.

W: www.acs.school.nz P: 03 3076340 | E: office@acs.school.nz

Buying or selling a property?

Call the Guardian today or your real estate advertising requirements.

307 7900

MONDAY, AUGUST 17 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9am ASHBURTON VETERANS GOLF. Irish Stableford, 10am start at Rakaia Golf Club.

Facebook, Ashburton County Veterans Golf Association.

10am - 3pm 206 CLUB AGE CONCERN. Join us for a fun day filled with activities for the over 60 years. For information phone Age Concern 308 6817.

Seniors Centre, 206 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 COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. Meet and walk from the Hockey pavilion, Walnut Avenue.

1pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong - counting. Waireka Croquet clubroom, Philip Street.

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

1pm - 4.30pm THE MID CANTERBURY LINEDANCERS. 1pm - 2pm.

Beginners learn to Line Dance, following on to easy Intermediate 2.30pm - 3.30pm and Intermediate level from 3.30pm - 4.30pm. Instructor Annette Fyfe 0274 813131. Tinwald Hall, Grahams Street.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18

years. For information phone Age Concern 308 6817.

Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Walking group meets outside church. 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.

9.30am MID CANTERBURY NETBALL. Walking netball is back, $2. E A Networks Centre, River Terrace.

9.30am - 4pm ASHBURTON MENZSHED. For men of all ages and abilities, join us for a cuppa. 8 William 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.

9.40am MID CANTERBURY CENTRAL FRIENDSHIP CLUB. Monthly meeting with a mini and main speaker. Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

1pm STEADY AS YOU GO FALL PREVENTION. Otago Medical School gentle exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance in a supportive environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Main Road, Rakaia.

10am - 3pm 206 CLUB AGE CONCERN. Join us for a fun day filled with activities for the over 60

1pm - 2.30pm R AND R LINE DANCING ASHBURTON. Weekly beginner line dance class. M S A Social Hall,

2pm GREYPOWER ASHBURTON. Come along to our Annual General Meeting, all welcome. Senior Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

4pm - 7pm GIRL BRIGADE. For meeting enquiries please ring 308 5409. Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street.

6pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

7pm - 9.30pm R AND R LINE DANCING ASHBURTON. Upper Improver/Intermediate weekly line dance class.

Balmoral Hall, 240 Cameron Street.

7.30pm ASHBURTON ELECTRONIC ORGAN AND KEYBOARD CLUB. Club night concert. Visitors very welcome. Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

Havelock Street.

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

3pm - 4.30pm R AND R LINE DANCING ASHBURTON. Weekly intermediate line dance class. M S A Social Hall, Havelock Street.

3.30pm - 5pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Toys to hire, the Triangle, 106 Victoria Street, look us up on facebook - Ashburton toy library.

7pm - 9pm MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. New players welcome, rackets available. E A Networks Stadium, River Terrace.

7.30pm ASHBURTON TABLE TENNIS. All ages and abilities welcome each Tuesday, some bats available. M S A Havelock Street.

Trades & Services To place a Trades & Services ad, call 307-7900 or email classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

CALL GROUTPRO FOR AN HONEST DISCUSSION ABOUT YOUR GROUT AND TILE AFTERCARE

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Contact GroutPro Brett Muir for a quote and an upfront honest discussion.

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Let’s start the conversation call 0800 764 846 455 West Street, Ashburton Email: ashburton@smith-sons.co.nz or visit: smithandsons.co.nz

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Mobile Mower servicing • Rotary Mowers • Ride-on Mowers • Water Blasters • Small Motor Repairs

• Reel Mowers • Chainsaws • Rotary Hoes • Generators

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electriCOOL Ltd Phone Paul Crequer, your local authorised Daikin dealer for a free quote on all domestic and commercial systems phone 0274 362 362 or 308 4573.

115 Archibald Street ,Tinwald, Ashburton

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DEATHS

IN MEMORIAM

Canterbury owned, locally operated

Patersons Funeral Services and Ashburton Crematorium Ltd Office and Chapel Corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton

Ph 307 7433 A perfect venue for

Please note all late death notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to: deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz

to ensure publication.

To place a notice during office hours please contact us on 03 307 7900 for more information.

Any queries please contact 0800 ASHBURTON (0800-274-287)

Functions, Funerals and Weddings.

Trott’s Garden 371 Racecourse Road, Ashburton www.trotts.co.nz | Email: info@trotts.co.nz

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FUNERAL MERRIN, Bruce – FURNISHERS

Ken, Lee, Jill and families would like to sincerely thank the many expressions of sympathy and support shown after the passing of Bruce. The kindness shown with phone calls, cards, GREEN, Kathryn Mary – flowers and food were so Never a day goes by, always much appreciated. Thank in our hearts. you once again to all the We will never let you go, staff at Rosebank for hurts so much without you. showing such kindness and Love you always. support to Bruce while he Merv, Scott, Nicki, Mark and was in your care. Thank you Sarah, Kurt and Penny, also to Paterson's for their Harrison and Margo. sympathetic and professional guidance during this sad time. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement RODGERS, John Left us suddenly August 15, as some addresses are unknown.

1993.

Always in our thoughts, forever in our prayers.

There are so many, many things we wish you were here to share.

Lovingly remembered by Alison and all your family and friends.

MASTER MONUMENTAL MASON

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

PREARRANGE YOUR WISHES

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FOR PEACE OF MIND

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Daily Diary

2020

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19

environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. St Davids Union Church, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

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

9.30am STEADY AS YOU GO FALL PREVENTION. Otago Medical School gentle exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance in a supportive environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

9.30am STEADY AS YOU GO FALL PREVENTION. Otago Medical School gentle exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance in a supportive

9.30am - 4pm ASHBURTON MENZSHED. For men of all ages and abilities, join us for a cuppa. 8 William Street.

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

10am - 3pm 206 CLUB AGE CONCERN. Join us for a fun day filled with activities for the over 60 years. For information phone Age Concern 308 6817. Seniors Centre, 206 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 STEADY AS YOU GO FALL PREVENTION. Otago Medical School gentle exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance in a supportive environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308

6817. Buffalo Lodge Hall, Cox Street.

11.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Mid-week service and lunch. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

1.30pm STEADY AS YOU GO FALL PREVENTION. Otago Medical School gentle exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance in a supportive environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. Buffalo Lodge Hall, Cox Street.

1.30pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Euchre with prizes and raffles. All welcome.

Waireka Croquet Club, the domain, Philip Street.

6pm ASHBURTON TRAVEL CLUB. Mid-winter dinner, Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road.

6.30pm - 9pm THE MID CANTERBURY LINEDANCERS. 6.30pm - 7.30pm Beginners learn to line dance following onto easy intermediate level, 7.30pm - 9pm.

Instructor Annette Fyfe 0274 813 131.

Tinwald Hall, Graham Street.

7pm - 9pm ASHBURTON UKELELE CLUB. Weekly club night, Savage Club Hall, Cnr Cox streets and William Street.

Happy Birthday

For just $10!* Book your birthday greeting, including a photo, for just $10! Ten words only.* (Under 12 children’s birthday greetings remain FREE)

Phone 03 307 7900 Email: classifieds@theguardian.co.nz Level 3, Somerset House, 161 Burnett Street

*Terms and conditions apply.

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