Ashburton Guardian, Friday, September 18, 2020

Local at Lord’s

September

18, 2020

INSIDE

P36

Property & LIFESTYLE

9 Davidson

Position plus poten tial

Come on over...

Jennian Home

s New Displa

Corner of Whiteo

ak and Waterfo

Wednesday

y Home Now

Street, Allen

ton

Proudly mar keted by Bay leys

rd Place, Tinwald , Ashburton.

Display Home hours: and Thursd ay 12-3pm, Sunday 12-3pm or by appoin tment

4

2

2

Open hours: 11am to 12pm Saturday or by appoin 19 and Sunday 20 September tment Call Mich

Contact:

ele today

FURTHER DETA

ILS

PRIVATE SALE OPEN HOM E

P12

Open

for more

informatio

n.

Michele Stra nge | M 027 491 5266

At PlaceMake rs ® we are well equipped to help you turn your landscapin g dream into a reality

FENCING

115 Alford Forest TOGETHER,

WE’RE BUILDI

Road, Ashbur

ton 7700 •

Ph (03) 308

9099

NG NEW ZEALAN

D An official Community Partner of the Crusaders

FRIDAY

Contact: Michele Strange M 027 491 5266 E michele.strange @jennian.co.nz jennian.co.nz

Since Sept 27 1879

Friday, September 18, 2020

$2.20

NO GO FOR SHOW FULL STORY

P3

Ph 03 307 7900 to subscribe!

We know your town We call it home too Ashburton 217 West Street | P 03 307 9176 | E ashburton@pb.co.nz

Property Brokers Licensed REAA 2008

2 NEWS

Ashburton Guardian Friday, September 18, 2020

Go-kart mayhem

INSIDE TODAY Hunters welcome news P4 Expo on wheels

P7

Motoring P25 100th celebrations begin P31

CONTACTS Editor Matt Markham 03 307-7969 Journalists Jonathan Leask 03 307-7971

Sue Newman 03 307-7958

It was go-kart mayhem at Methven Primary School on Tuesday, when the go-kart building project for Years 5 and 6 Opuke technology students wrapped up with a contested derby, the winner of which still remains a mystery.

Over the last few weeks the students have been working in small groups to design and build a go-kart. The process involved searching internet for ideas, making a small cardboard model,

then moving to a larger cardboard model and finally the real thing.

Teacher Jane McCulloch said there was some fairly lofty and unrealistic ideas to begin with, but they were soon pared back.

“What was really good was how the groups had to work together, listen to everyone’s ideas and compromise in order to achieve their goals,” she said.

Opuke team leader Adele Warburton said the school enlisted the help of grandparents, parents and caregivers’ expertise on go-kart building days.

“We had parents, grandparents and caregivers here all sawing, hammering and painting. Some of whom hadn’t been back since they or their children left the school. Everybody had a great time.” PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 150920-HM-102

YAWNING GAPS

Social service needs unmet

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

The Ashburton District might be built around a strong and supportive community but a survey has found there are many yawning gaps in several key social service areas.

The survey was commissioned by Safer Mid Canterbury and the district’s Caring for Communities Welfare Recovery Group established to gauge Covid-19 social recovery needs.

And through in-depth, district-wide interviews with a range of service providers, community organisations and

health and well-being services, it found there were a number of unmet social, well-being and community needs.

Key among those were issues around the capacity of, and access to mental health services and a lack of local acute response outside normal working hours.

Access to GPs was still limited and a shortage of social housing and a lack of emergency housing were identified. There was also limited access to stopping violence services, especially for men.

The survey also found that there was significant stress and burnout among many profes-

sionals and community workers in the not for profit sector as well as across government agencies and providers.

An area of hidden hardship was found in people who might still have jobs, but who had had their hours reduced or the number of part-time jobs that had been an important part of a family’s income that had been lost. The survey found that there were families under considerable financial stress who were experiencing food poverty and for some of those it was the first time they had been in a situation of hardship.

As at the end of August, seven per cent of survey respond-

ents reported struggling to pay for basic living costs that week while 3 per cent had lost their main source of income. Thirtyfive per cent had applied for the wage subsidy or their employer had applied on their behalf.

The Social Recovery Needs group and an Economic Recovery group were formed under the umbrella of the Ashburton District Council. Rather than drawing together a new collection of community agencies, the social recovery group drew its membership from groups that are part of the Safer Communities network.

The survey was conducted by Sarah Wylie.

Susan Sandys 03 307-7961

Adam Burns 03 307-7957

Heather Mackenzie 03 307-7956

Heather Chalmers 03 307-7900

After hours matt.m@theguardian.co.nz Advertising Sales manager Sonia Gill Call 03 307-7976 advertising@theguardian.co.nz General enquiries Call 03 307-7900 enquiries@theguardian.co.nz Missed paper 0800 ASHBURTON (0800 274 287)

Friday, September 18, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

NEWS 3

Show canned amid Covid concerns

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

The hot dog stand won’t be there, nor will the ferris wheel or market stalls but aspects of the Ashburton A&P Show will still go ahead this year despite organisers electing to cancel the overall event this week.

On Tuesday night the general committee announced that they had met to discuss the event and after much deliberation they’ve

made the tough decision to cancel the 2020 event.

In doing so they said they were acting in the best interest of all those involved with the show due to the uncertainty and unpredictability of Covid-19 and just where the country, and the region might be by the end of next month.

But despite the sad news, there is a silver lining for some corners of the A&P Show scene with a number of events, which usually form the overall Show, locked

in to go ahead still – just without the big crowds and bright colours.

And for show’s right-hand lady, administrator, Lucille Brown it’s made some conversations which could have been tough, a lot easier this week.

“The events that we’ve managed to reschedule, or keep locked in have been grateful,” she said.

“But the phone’s been ringing pretty red hot, there’s a lot to sort through.”

With one hundred site holders to contact and organise refunds for, there has been lot to do, but doing it now instead of a week out from the show made the task a little easier.

So far, events for the Alpaca Association, the Tux dog trials, Highland dancing and most likely the show jumping have been confirmed as being held, although the latter is expected to be confirmed during the middle of next week.

The cancellation of the popu-

lar two-day event comes hot off the heels of a number of other shows around the greater Canterbury region doing the same.

After beginning in 1878, it will be the only time other than during World War Two, when the showgrounds were used as an army camp, that the show hasn’t been held.

More information on what events are still going to be held and what events won’t be seen until next year is expected to be known in the coming weeks.

HARRIS RESERVE

Volunteers cultivate Mid Canterbury’s plant museum

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

Volunteers got stuck in at Mid Canterbury’s plant museum on Sunday.

More than 20 green-fingered enthusiasts planted about 350 seedlings, ensuring the Harris Scientific Reserve retains its status as a refuge for some of Mid Canterbury’s most endangered botanical species.

An old water race has been utilised to create a wetland at the reserve, where Carex secta grasses were planted.

These plants will provide shade over the waterway and inhibit weed growth, while further wetland natives will be planted as the site is developed.

Seedlings of rare Craspedia wakanui flowering plants were also planted, these having been propagated at the Landcare Research herbarium at Lincoln.

The 11-hectare reserve is located about 10 kilometres southwest of Ashburton. It is owned by the Ashburton District Council, and run by the Ashburton Community Conservation Trust.

Trustee Val Clemens said the reserve contained plants all sourced from the plains of Ashburton District.

“These plants are disappearing so quickly from the roadsides, less than one per cent of the plains of Canterbury still have native vegetation on them. I would say there’s an even lower number than that in Ashburton, it’s like a plant museum,” Clemens said.

Right – Volunteers plant seedlings along an area destined to become a wetland near Ashburton.

Inset – Rare Craspedia wakanui seedlings are among new specimens at the reserve.

PHOTO SUPPLIED

Eight-seater chairlift on the way for Mt Hutt

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

Mt Hutt Ski Area will begin installation of a multi-million dollar eight-seater chairlift next month.

The Nor’west Express, like its name suggests, will be more robust in strong winds, so reduce the number of closed days each year.

The lift, from Leitner Ropeways, will replace the ski area’s current quad chairlift, and follow the same route.

Ski area manager James McKenzie said the ride time would be just two minutes, and the capacity 3000 people per hour. This compared to a seven-minute ride time on the 30-year-old quad, which has a capacity of only 1500 per hour.

“We’re excited that our guests will be able to enjoy more time on the slopes with this new addition,” McKenzie said.

The eight-seater Nor’west Express is set to defy Mt Hutt’s notorious nor’west winds.

PHOTO SUPPLIED Each chair on the Nor’west Express lift would weigh almost one tonne and would be equipped with a swing dampener, meaning the lift would be more stable and able to operate at higher speeds in windy conditions.

And a cable de-icing and

night-drive system, coupled with fully automated in-terminal chair parking, would drastically improve start-up times on icy mornings.

“It will be much more robust in variable weather, allowing us to get up and running faster after

new snow,” McKenzie said.

It would be able to operate in stronger winds, which in turn would reduce the number of closed days during ski season.

This capacity to defy Mt Hutt’s notorious nor’west winds would have come in handy this week, when the ski area has had four closed days in a row. Gusts have been strong, with the highest speed recorded at 6am yesterday, of 246 kilometres per hour.

This caused damage to the Summit Six chairlift, breaking the safety bars on some chairs. It is the highest gust measured since 259.1 kilometres per hour was recorded on the skfield in the 2013 windstorm.

McKenzie said instead of four closed days, there would have been just two this week if the Nor’west Express was in operation.

He said comfort, speed, safety and resilience would be key highlights, with features including

padded seats, foot-rest bars and a loading carpet with access gates.

McKenzie added that it was an exciting time for Methven.

“Between the new chairlift at Mt Hutt and the Opuke Thermal Pools and Spa development in town there’s significant investment happening in the community over the next 10 months.”

NZSki CEO Paul Anderson said the ski area has seen sustained growth over the past five years, and the investment was part of a long-term commitment to Mt Hutt and the ski industry.

“We are thrilled to be making this investment for Mt Hutt and our loyal community of skiers and snowboarders,” Anderson said.

Work is set to start on the new Nor’west Express at the end of October and continue through summer. Construction in time for the 2021 season is subject to regulatory approvals and Covid restrictions.

4 NEWS

Ashburton Guardian Friday, September 18, 2020

Tahr cull changes welcomed

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

Hunters are welcoming the news that Himalayan tahr culling operations have been reduced within the South Rakaia and Upper Rangitata area after a revision of the control operations.

Kelvin Williams, who is the treasurer of the Ashburton branch of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association, said the changes were a small consolation.

“It’s good the changes they have made but a lot of damage has been done already,” William said.

“The changes will help because those areas they were going to cull are really low now and certainly couldn’t afford to be taking any more tahr out of those areas.”

The Department of Conserva-

tion (DOC) and the Game Animal Council considered two years of operational data, observations from DOC staff and contractors, as well as advice from tahr stakeholders to determine where the remaining hours of planned control outside the national parks’ management unit could be undertaken.

Operations Director Dr Ben Reddiex said DOC was reallocating some of the 77 remaining control hours to target less accessible areas of the feral range.

“Outside the national parks’ management unit, DOC is avoiding popular hunting spots and huts, and is instead focusing on less accessible locations where tahr have built up into high densities.”

Included in that is a reduction of the previously planned control hours within the South Rakaia and Upper Rangitata manage-

ment unit.

Williams said the changes are in line with what hunters have been saying from the start, that DOC should have been charged with culling in the overpopulated hard-to-reach areas.

“To start with they went for the real easy country and took thousands of tahr out, that could have been done by foot hunters.

“Now they are shutting the stable door once the horse has got out.

“They should have been concentrating on areas where hunters don’t go so much or there isn’t allowable access, like on the West Coast.

“To walk into some of those areas would take a week.”

The tahr control has been hotly debated as both sides of the argument seek a balance between protecting the native environment and managing the

introduced species – one that has been here for 116 years.

However, Williams said so far it has been tipped heavily to one side.

“They could have stopped mass culling after the first round when they shot about 6000 and then done a little bit each year or encouraged hunters to organise their own culls.

“But it’s been three years of intensive culling and the numbers are probably a third of what they were.

“We enjoy doing it, it’s great recreation and food for our families whereas they are just shooting them and leaving them to rot at the expense of hundreds of thousands of dollars to the taxpayer.”

Reddiex stated the targeted control programme was not a plan to eradicate Himalayan tahr from New Zealand.

“Within the feral range, and outside of the national parks’ management unit, we’re only targeting high densities of female and juvenile tahr,” Reddiex said.

However, hunters remained concerned by the approach and its impact on the future population.

Williams has been out hunting recently and noticed a lot of bulls but a lack of nanny tahr.

“That’s not sustainable.

“They are shooting as many nanny tahr as they can which is bad because that’s your population reproduction.”

Over July and August, DOC completed 118 hours of aerial control throughout the feral range.

As well as the 77 hours discussed with the Game Animal Council, DOC is undertaking a further 55 hours in the national parks’ management unit.

• Modern Spreader Trucks • Spreadmark Certified • Equipped with GPS Guidance and Mapping • 4 Wheel Drive – low ground compaction • Single Wheels for Tram Line Spreading • Experienced Operators with over 50 years combined service CALL TODAY TO DISCUSS YOUR FERTILISER REQUIREMENTS

Locally owned and operated

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

T

R

A

N

S

P

O

R

T

Proud to service the farming community in Canterbury

L T

D

Phone 03-308 4079

www.ruraltransport.co.nz

We have several vehicles offering VARIABLE RATE SPREADING technology.

Call today for more information.

Friday, September 18, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

NEWS 5

DISTRICT COURT

Guilty plea after intersection crash Christian Javier Alderete, farmhand, drove through an Ashburton intersection, colliding with another car and injuring the occupant.

The 31-year-old had previously pleaded guilty to careless use of a vehicle causing injury, and was yesterday charged court costs of $130 and disqualified from driving for six months in the Ashburton District Court.

Community magistrate Sally O’Brien did not impose a fine, taking into account a payment of $700 the defendant had already made to the victim to cover out-ofpocket expenses and emotional harm.

The victim suffered a laceration to her right forearm, a large bruise on her right shoulder, severe bruising down the righthand side of her body and a sore lower back.

The defendant told police at the time he had stopped at the intersection and did not see the oncoming car until it was too late.

He was travelling east on Nelson Street and was supposed to give way to the victim driving north on Cambridge Street.

He struck the victim’s vehicle in the lefthand side, causing it to swerve left and hit the curb. The car rolled onto its right-hand side, trapping the victim in the vehicle.

Bruce Candy-Karotu, 38, butcher, was “extremely lucky” to have reached Ashburton safely on July 12, considering his high level of intoxication, said community magistrate O’Brien.

“I’m not sure you know how lucky you were,” said O’Brien to the defendant in the dock, however Candy-Karotu assured her that he did.

“I have no doubt that during that drive you were a risk to everyone around you and yourself, you were extremely lucky.”

Candy-Karotu drove from Christchurch to his home in Ashburton along State Highway One, with a blood alcohol level of 247 micrograms per 100 millilitres of blood, nearly five times the legal limit of 50 micrograms.

Candy-Karotu will now have to be alcohol free behind the wheel for at least the next four years.

The magistrate fined him $600, court costs $130, blood analysis fee of $111.99, sentenced him to six months’ supervision and disqualified him from driving for 28 days after which time he would need to apply for an alcohol-interlock licence, and after 12 months he would be able to apply for a zero alcohol licence lasting three years.

Cornelius Jorbus Petrus Louw, 22, was fined $520, ordered to pay court costs of $130 and disqualified from driving for six months.

He pleaded guilty to driving with excess breath alcohol, after being found to have a level of 574 micrograms per litre of breath on September 5 after police stopped him on Chalmers Avenue.

Leonaitasi Ngu Takeivulangi Tuiniua was fined $720, ordered to pay court costs of $130 and disqualified from driving for seven months.

He pleaded guilty to drink driving, after police found he had an alcohol level of 797 micrograms per litre of breath.

Tuiniua had been celebrating his 40th birthday and offered to drop one of his friends home about 12.45am on September 6. Police stopped him after noticing his vehicle swerving over the centre line on Burnett Street.

“At this level you were very dangerous behind the wheel and clearly just the driving the police observed raised sufficient concerns,” community magistrate O’Brien said.

Joseph Tokoha Te Are Daniel was fined $290, ordered to pay court costs of $130 and disqualified from driving for three months.

the offending was moderate.

The consequences related to the defendant’s ability to remain in New Zealand on an essential worker temporary visa and the ability to travel to other countries and obtain employment.

Immigration authorities would be aware Singh had offended and pleaded guilty, regardless of whether there was a conviction.

He had a number of factors in his favour, such as having a long history of being in New Zealand and a very supportive employer, and such a conviction would not be the only factor authorities would consider in assessing character.

She convicted and fined Singh $300 on the careless driving charge and fined him $720 on the drink driving charge, disqualified him for seven months from driving and ordered him to pay court costs of $130 and the blood analysis fee of $111.99.

The Ashburton District Court might be closed, but Restorative Justice operations are continuing online.

PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN He had earlier pleaded guilty to excess breath alcohol while driving as a person aged under 20.

Danny Ngametua, 33, pleaded guilty to having a level of 908 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath.

Sally O’Brien said the defendant was found asleep at the wheel of his car in the McDonald’s drive through on August 28 at 2.45am.

It was an alcohol level nearly four times the adult legal limit, and looking back on the defendant’s history he had a similar reading from eight years ago.

O’Brien sentenced him to six months’ supervision, fined him $450, ordered him to pay court costs of $130, and disqualified him from driving for 28 days after which time he would have to apply for an alcohol interlock licence.

times the adult legal limit of 50 micrograms per 100 millilitres of blood.

His counsel Tiffany McRae sought a discharge without conviction, asking the magistrate to give consideration to the effect of a conviction on her client.

Magistrate O’Brien said she would have to deem the direct and indirect consequences of a conviction would be out of proportion to the gravity of the offending.

However, in her summing up she decided that was not the case.

Magistrate O’Brien said the gravity of

The decision of Richard Sidney Parore-Ruka to drive to get his sober driver showed what alcohol can do to the decision-making process, said magistrate O’Brien.

The 26-year-old shearer was found to have an alcohol level of 673 micrograms per litre of breath when he was stopped for speeding on Allens Road on July 25.

Magistrate O’Brien fined him $620, ordered him to pay court costs of $130 and disqualified him from driving for six months.

Lukhan Frost was convicted and discharged for driving while forbidden.

Magistrate O’Brien said Frost now had his driver’s licence and she was satisfied the charge was proven in the defendant’s absence.

Des Millar Construction

Michael Robert Young, freezing worker, was fined $350 and ordered to pay court costs of $130. The 34-year-old had pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while suspended.

Ranpreet Singh was unsuccessful in seeking a discharge without conviction on careless use of a vehicle and drink driving.

The 23-year-old farmworker of Mitcham was driving on June 8 about 12.30am on Winchmore Dromore Road, when he veered left onto the grass where he lost control and went into a tree.

He was travelling below the speed limit and did not sustain any injuries.

At Ashburton Hospital he was found to have a blood alcohol level more than three

Direct Property Buyers

WE ARE BUYING! •

Cash buyers

•

Hassle free

•

Any property, any condition

•

Fast settlement, no agent fees, no open homes

•

We pay fair market price & we do it fast!

Looking at selling fast?

We can help.

Call us today 0800 810 810 for a free appraisal or email us: info@directpb.co.nz

Glen Colquhoun 021 468 289

Louis Barreto 021 295 8297

A family-owned business, building homes in Mid Canterbury for over 40 years Contact Sam Millar any time for a free no-obligation quote

Des Millar Construction on 03 308 9936 or 0274 641 042

sam@desmillar.co.nz

6 NEWS

Ashburton Guardian Friday, September 18, 2020

In brief

PRESS BENCH

Win a roading contract, win a headache

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

T

here might have been a few raised eyebrows among the contracting fraternity this week when the winner of the Ashburton District Council’s big roading contract was announced.

It’s been in the hands of Fulton Hogan for the past five years, but this time round an out-of-towner won the day, HEB Construction.

There’s serious money involved – $30 million – so you can understand why those who missed out might be far from happy, but at the end of the day it’s about getting the best pos-

sible deal for our rates money.

And given that roading makes up most of the council’s spending each year, it’s more than important they get it right.

A contract of this size is not awarded lightly. Councillors aren’t involved so there’s no chance of jobs for the boys, rather those making the decisions are the people with the knowledge, the council’s roading managers, with input from the government’s people through the NZ Transport Agency. And to make sure they don’t get anything wrong, there’s an independent referee on board too.

Add to that, the fact that money doesn’t even come into the mix until the contenders

have all been rated against the same performance criteria. It’s a pretty rigorous process.

At first glance, roading’s pretty boring stuff. It’s just kilometre after kilometre of seal or shingle in varying stage of repair. It might be boring, but everyone’s keen to wade into roading debates if they can sling the mud, fire the criticism, berate the council for doing a poor job.

Hold that thought, it’s actually the council’s contractors doing the job, but that’s probably splitting hairs.

Bottom line, good roads are important, good roads mean it’s easier to get wherever we’re going in reasonable comfort and good roads are what we expect.

And that means whoever lands

the council’s five-year maintenance and operations contract has to get it right. We should expect no less.

It’s a tough job meeting council and community expectations. With the best will in the world and the most skilled team of experts, road surfaces fail.

All you need is a dose of rough weather – too much rain, snow, hail or excessive heat. The weather is the roading contractor’s nightmare.

Let’s hope the HEB team have not just a high level of expertise, but also thick skins.

Because no matter how well they perform, they’re unlikely to meet the exacting standards of our team of 35,000 amateur experts.

Brown pushes the district’s cause with PM

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

It might have been an official lunch, and he might have been one guest among many, but when Ashburton mayor Neil Brown had an opportunity to bend Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s ear he grabbed the chance.

Brown was on the guest list when the Timaru District Council hosted Ardern earlier this week and while the event was about announcing an $11.6 million cash injection for the restoration of the city’s Theatre Royal and heritage precinct, Brown used the time to push the case for a number of the Ashburton District’s causes.

He went looking for outcomes on several projects that are still in the mix for a share of the government’s Shovel Ready Projects fund. While the district won $20 million from the fund for the civic centre and library project, it had still not heard whether its other projects had been successful.

“She said she’d discussed those with cabinet the previous day and that it was an oversight.

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown pushing the Ashburton District’s cause with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at a civic function in Timaru.

PHOTO SUPPLIED

She apologised that they hadn’t got back to us, but said if you haven’t heard that’s it’s positive by now, it’s likely to be negative,” Brown said.

On that list were the relocation of the Ashburton rail head, the second Ashburton River bridge, and the widening and strengthening of freight routes.

Projects involving the Ash-

burton and Methven water supplies did not make the first cut.

The second river bridge might have missed funding from the Shovel Ready fund, but it is still in the mix for a share of the Provincial Growth Fund pool.

The council has already been funded by the government to prepare a business case for

the bridge and this needs to be completed before the project can be considered for PGF funding.

Brown also raised the contentious National Policy Statement for Fresh Water Management, telling Ardern that its impact on the rural sector would be huge because it was taking a one size fits all approach to fresh water issues.

“I suggested she gets down and talks to the farmers on the ground. We need to get the people who are making decisions, out of Wellington to talk to farmers, not their consultants,” he said.

Some of the solutions proposed simply wouldn’t work on the farm, Brown said.

“She was listening and said they have pulled back on some things.”

When Ardern raised issues such as pictures she’d seen of cows standing around in mud up to their hocks, Brown said he agreed that this was unacceptable, but said that this was a small minority of farmers.

“They’re regulating for the lowest common denominator and I think she’s recognised that,” he said.

Scam warning It would seem there is a new phone scam doing the rounds.

This time the same posh voice that used to tell phone users their Spark account is about to be cut off, has changed tack and is now using a strange charges on your Visa account ruse, that need to be okayed over the phone. The police.govt.nz website has the following information regarding cold calling scammers. Always be alert to blocked or unknown telephone numbers on your caller display before answering the call.

Beware of any requests made over the phone for your financial details and/or personal details. Identify the unreasonable demand for you to make immediate payment whilst remaining on the call. Do not comply with any request for someone on the phone to have you install software to give them full access to your computer.

Seven new cases There were seven new cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday, all in managed isolation facilities. In a statement yesterday afternoon, the Ministry of Health said there were no new community cases.

It says, with the exception of one arrival from Uzbekistan, all new cases were detected as a result of day 3 testing and are now in quarantine.

Escape from isolation A man escaped from the managed isolation Sudima Hotel in Rotorua on Wednesday night.

The person was located within half-an-hour near the facility.

Air Commodore Darryn Webb, head of managed isolation and quarantine, said the person was taken to hospital for support and assessment. Risk to the public health is low, officials said. The man was reported missing from his room at 11pm on Wednesday.

Sex abuse The school at the centre of an historical sex abuse investigation says it has previously reported allegations of sexual abuse to the police which have resulted in convictions. Seven men with links to Dilworth School in Auckland have been arrested on charges of indecent assault, sexual violation and supplying prohibited drugs.

The charges relate to offences spanning four decades involving 17 victims at the boys’ Anglican boarding school. In a statement, Dilworth Trust Board chair Aaron Snodgrass said he was unable to comment on the specifics of these charges while the matters were before the court.

Giant Christmas tree set to return For three years a giant Christmas tree has appeared in Baring Square east, with its lighting signalling the start of the festive season.

And this year is likely to be no exception, with the tree again likely to be erected in the square, but next year it could find itself a victim of two major projects – the redevelopment of the town centre and of Baring Square East.

In spite of an early suggestion that the tree could move to the site of the former i-SITE building on East Street if it was removed in time for this year’s event, it will return to its usual home this year.

Options for a relocation will be looked at in January when the cost of a relocation, the impact on retailers and community feedback will be taken into account.

The giant Christmas tree be-

came part of the pre-Christmas street scape in response to the lack of festive decorations in the town centre.

Its lighting became part of the Light up the Night festival that now attracts large crowds who listen to music, share picnics or buy food from a range of food vendors.

The tree’s lights are turned on by the mayor.

Left – The big Christmas tree is likely to be erected in Baring Square again this festive season.

PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

NEWS 7

Friday, September 18, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

A career expo, on wheels the history of New Zealand navy divers there had never been a female, but that didn’t mean she couldn’t be the first, he said.

The 13.5 metre coach is owned

by Doake and his wife who are both passionate about helping young students find career paths that interest them.

“The idea for the coach came about when I was a motivational speaker,” Peter said.

“I would ask young people to put their hands up if they had an idea of what they wanted to do and very few hands would go up.”

So, Peter set about changing that, by designing and building the coach locally at Designline.

The duo have been travelling the length and breadth of New Zealand delivering careers information to thousands of students since 2003 for up to 20 weeks at a time.

“Our one-stop shop system of careers research works well for schools and students.”

As Doake pointed out, this is a fast-paced world that we live in and so it is nigh on impossible for careers advisers to have this amount of information readily available, let alone kept up-todate.

“The software system behind the kiosks means that we can update them remotely. When we have new information to add, it’s just a matter of going in overnight, loading it, and it is there on all the portals in the morning.”

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

Mount Hutt student Byron Campbell enjoyed looking into what a career in adventure might look like.

PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 050920-HM-602

Bowler along to answer questions in person.

Bowler was put on the spot when Year 10 student, Zanthe

Retirement villages seen as safe havens The New Zealand retirement village sector’s ability to demonstrate that it can protect its residents from Covid-19, coupled to the Government’s decision to go early and go hard, is paying significant dividends for the industry with a strong level of enquiries since the end of lockdown, according to the Senior Trust Retirement Village Income Generator Limited.

Executive director, John Jackson, said that despite some concerns around how the retirement village sector would weather Covid-19, the local industry is proving a haven for senior New Zealanders worried about protecting their health, social isolation and security.

“Retirement villages have done a great job in protecting residents in these challenging times,” Jackson said.

“However, the next six months will provide greater clarity when it comes to whether there will be a slowing of sales rates due to the potential for reduced activity in the residential property market.

“There may be no increase in values over the next one or two years, although the longer-term positive view on the sector remains unchanged. The industry is well regulated and populated by operators who are acutely conscious that they are in the care industry and that they need a holistic approach to the needs of their residents.”

However, confidence remains strong.

“It is this confidence in the retirement sector, coupled to a low yield environment in so many other sectors, that prompted the launch of a further investment offer from Senior Trust Management Limited, the Senior Trust Retirement Village Income Generator (Income Generator).”

Jackson said that in the event of a slow-

ing of sales in the residential market due to Covid-19, the retirement village sector will effectively manage risk by expanding their village in response to demand and modulating the building programme in response to forward sales – a case of sell some and then build some more.

“We believe that the premium retirement villages that the Income Generator lends to are providing superior homes and environments to an increasingly discerning segment of retiring New Zealanders past experience suggests that this top end of the market will continue to perform well.”

Honest.

Honest. Trustworthy.

Trustworthy. Local.

Local.

Honest. Trustworthy. Local.

Call Call me me Call me for all for all for all your your your real real real estate estate estate needs needs needs Mick Hydes Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 027 437 9696 Mick Hydes mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

Butterick asked about being a navy diver.

He thought very carefully before pointing out to her that in

Private Sale 25 Hanrahan Street Allenton Ashburton

* Open plan living * Four bedrooms plus ensuite * Double garaging * Tranquil stream se�ng * Viewing by appointment * Price $570,000 Construc�on near comple�on

garage

dp

s/b

w/m

dp

h/p

laundry

entry

h/p

bedroom 4 bedroom 3 dining

kitchen

lounge

bedroom 1

bedroom 2

dp

wc

vanity

bathroom wir

ensuite dp

Shower vanity

13B Charlesworth Drive Allenton Ashburton 27 Hanrahan Street Ashburton Floor Area:- 196m2 GSPublisherEngine 1980.11.12.100

h/p

dp

dp

h/p

* Open plan living * Three bedrooms plus ensuite * Double garaging * Viewing by appointment * Price $550,000 Construc�on near comple�on

wc bedroom 3

kitchen

vanity

bath

w/m

laundry

lounge

bedroom 2

Shower

vanity

Floor Area

dining

wir dp

bedroom 1 entry switch board

dp

garage

dp

Contact Tony Sands - 027 2727 837 Email tony@lochlearesort.co.nz Lochlea Investments Limited

Lochlea Investments

GSPublisherEngine 1980.11.13.100

13b Char Drive As

ensuite

hallway

mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008 LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

dp

N

with whanau,” she said.

As one of the major sponsors, the New Zealand Defence Force sent navy marine engineer Jemal

N

The task of deciding what to be when leaving school became a whole lot easier for Mount Hutt College students this week, thanks to a locally created careers expo on wheels which paid the school a visit.

The Inzone Careers Coach, established by Peter Doake and his wife, Donna, is equipped with 26 interactive kiosks, at which students can view videos, watch presentations of those working in different fields and find out about scholarship availability.

Divided into six headings, construction and infrastructure, primary, services, social and community, creative and manufacturing and technology, the students can click further down within the headings to find out more.

Once the students find something they are interesting in, they can click ‘yes’ and will be sent a text with relevant info links.

Year 8 student Conor Heneghan said he was interested in the adventure career information and was also enjoying watching a presentation on the Maori history of Aotearoa.

Mount Hutt College careers advisor Naomi Waghorn said it was great to be able to take advantage of this technology.

“The students can also carry on their career journey at home

8 OPINION

Ashburton Guardian Friday, September 18, 2020

OUR VIEW

Roading contract decision perplexing

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

T

here’s a saying that if you want something done properly, you’re always better to do it yourself.

It seems there were plenty of people more than a little bit shocked this week when it was announced that the major roading contract for this district – carrying a price tag of $30 million – had been awarded to an outside firm with no real strong link to this district.

Roading is an important part of this district. Often, it’s all anyone wants to talk about.

In the recent Ashburton District Council resident survey, the biggest work-on handed down to council staff was to improve satisfaction from residents with our roading network.

Both sealed and unsealed road satisfaction had dropped four per cent on the previous year. Unsealed roads still at a reasonably satisfactory 51 per cent, but sealed roads dropping to a dangerously low satisfaction level of 31 per cent.

Further to that, 42 per cent of people said that roading issue was the top reason for dissatisfaction with council’s overall performance. So, it’s a big issue and getting it right is paramount.

Now, there’s not much to suggest that the company enlisted with the contract won’t come and deliver a tidy job.

But that’s not the point here.

The point is that at a time when we’re screaming from the rooftops that we must support and shop local, surely the onus falls on our leaders to show the way.

There would have been no shame in going public and announcing that for the next three years, or however long, all necessary steps were going to be taken to ensure that many, if not all, of the major projects around the district would be handled by local businesses where possible.

Yes, there’s red tape that needs to be adhered to, but there’s always a way to make it work too, it’s just usually those steps aren’t public knowledge.

Not only is it a case of supporting local though, there’s also no question that a local firm, charged with the upkeep of our roading network, would treat the job with far more precision and care than an outside entity, irrelevant of pre-work promises.

Why? Because the very people fixing those roads will be the very people driving them and they know better than anyone else just how important good roads are to the people of this district.

YOUR VIEW Te Reo Last night I watched TV 1 for the weather forecast for the coming week.

Our Daniel’s introduction, which was a preface to the weather news to follow, was in, what I presume, good Te Reo Maori.

Like probably 90 per cent of the viewers, I had no idea what he said.

It made me think about this apparent ‘conversion’ to Te Reo. How much of the Te Reo Maori taught today is really Maori?

I would suggest that 70 to 80 per cent (a guess) of the language taught has been ‘created’ by us, as I am sure that the Maori had never heard of, for instance, ‘deep depressions forming in the Tasman’, or a thousand and one other things that are common usage in our present ver-

nacular.

I would not like to see the Maori language disappear, so teaching the children, and others interested, the basics of the language is worthwhile.

However, to make it almost compulsory for us to learn Te Reo, if we want to be able to understand what is being said, is ridiculous.

The policies of the powersthat-be seem to be headed in

this direction.

The use of Maori on TV has increased considerably in recent times, and I consider this serves no useful purpose.

Watch the Maori programmes if you are interested in Te Reo. Not an infinitesimal percentage of people in other countries would know what you are talking about if you addressed them in Maori.

Bruce Leighton

What do you think?

Join the conversation on Facebook, or send in your thoughts by letter or email.

LETTERS EMAIL US/WRITE US editor@theguardian.co.nz

PO Box 77 We welcome your letters and emails, but:

■■ They should be of no more than 300 words.

■■ We reserve the right to edit or not publish.

■■ They must include your name. We will only publish under a nom de plume if a suitable case for anonymity is made clear.

■■ They must also include your address and phone number, which will not be published.

CONTACTS News tips Call 03 307-7969 After hours news tips matt.m@theguardian.co.nz Advertising Call 03 307-7976 sonia.g@theguardian.co.nz Classifieds Call 03 3077-900 classifieds@theguardian.co.nz Missed paper Call 0800 ASHBURTON 0800 274 287

PRESS COUNCIL This newspaper is subject to the New Zealand Press Council.

■■ Complaints must first be directed in writing to editor@theguardian.co.nz ■■ If unsatisfied, the complaint may be referred to the Press Council, PO Box 10-879, The Terrace, Wellington 6143 or email info@presscouncil.org.nz ■■ Further detail and an online complaints form are available at www.presscouncil.org.nz

Write to us!

Editor, PO Box 77

Email us! editor@ theguardian.co.nz

Facebook us! facebook.com/ ashguardian

Friday, September 18, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

OPINION 9

It’s the little things!

YOUNG DJs

By Phill Hooper Off the air

A

ll these years later I am still getting a kick out of the McDonald’s Young DJs. It never gets old watching two kids wander sheepishly into the studio absolutely kakking themselves and leaving an hour later full of confidence, with huge grins on their faces.

I’m sure the fact that they are on their way to Maccas for a free breakfast plays a part in the grin though.

There has been some changes over the years.

In years gone by the answer to the question; when you’re not at school what do you like doing? was usually sports, dancing or arts. That has been replaced with Gaming or ‘hangin’ out’.

What do you want to do when you leave school?

These replies have also changed over the years.

Fifteen years ago it was your run of the mill response, doctor, farmer, nurse or something similar. Now I often hear professional sports person or You-Tuber.

I can’t help but think back to one of my many meetings with

Mr Bain at AshColl, and what his response would have been if the following had happened.

“Hooper, having more absent days than attended ones is not the type of example a House vice-captain should be setting, it is time you looked at leaving school. What do you want to do with yourself?” “I want to be a You-Tuber, Mr Bain!”

I’m sure once he picked himself up off the floor and stopped laughing he would have said either “Get out of my office, you’re a waste of my time” (wouldn’t have been the first time he said

that) or “No, seriously, what PAID job do you want to do?”

Apart from those changes, which are a sign of the times, basically the kids are much the same.

On the back of what I see every Thursday morning between 7 and 8, I think the schools in Mid Canterbury do a fantastic job.

Pretty much all of the kids are engaging, polite and respectful and I’m sure that’s all down to the nerves.

I also get a huge kick out of the e-mails I receive from the

teachers and messages from the parents, saying how much the kids loved it and how they came to school ten foot tall and bullet proof.

Much like the kick I get when parents tell me about their kids’ faces lighting up when they hear their birthday call read out on the radio.

One father in particular comes to mind when I think of birthday call reactions.

He took things to the next level and confessed to me that he cried when he watched his kids’ reactions to their birthday calls.

I’m sure we are all guilty of taking our jobs for granted at times, and I’m especially guilty of that because my job is a wee bit special.

Till next week Hoo Roo Phill Hooper No so Young DJ Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station.

The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

WHISTLE-ASSIST

A new challenge on the rugby field

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

T

he opening round of the Mitre 10 Cup was full of action, big-name players and an underdog causing an upset.

What it was lacking was something a lot of other codes have introduced and the NZRU could have trialled.

The captain’s challenge.

We can’t have a game without the people with the whistle, and these days they are mic’d up to their sideline officials as well as a direct line to the man upstairs.

But they are only human and can only call what they see.

They don’t see everything, and the other three sets of eyes, one which can currently utilise instant replay to call on foul play, help, but things still get missed.

Wrong calls can be made, but it’s the ones at the crucial times, those ones that can swing the momentum of a match, that players, coaches, and the public end up talking about post-game.

However, when it’s live on the field, the decision is made and on the play goes.

Referees can review try-scoring plays and possible acts of foul play, but what if the captain could send an on-field decision upstairs for a review?

That knock-on, potential ruck turnover that was penalised or even a technical scrum collapse.

The onus then falls to captains to be sure before attempting to overturn a decision at those crucial moments.

The NFL has had a challenge system for years, introducing the opportunity to challenge on-field calls of plays in 1999 in which coaches throw a red challenge flag – of which they have two per game.

Cricket has had a challenge system for a number of years now, which has helped undo a lot of bad calls when used correctly, and not just on a whim by an opening batsman – see David Warner highlights.

The NBA introduced a challenge system to the current 2019/20 season.

The coach’s challenge allows a head coach to trigger one instant replay review per game of a called foul, called out-of-bounds violation, or called goaltending or basket interference violation.

The NRL also introduced a captain’s challenge this season, with the new rule shifting pressure onto players to make the right call over contentious rulings and reduce controversy over stripping calls and knockons.

It could be used in a similar way in rugby.

Setting the parameters of what is challengeable is where things get interesting.

There has to be a time limit to call a challenge and it has to be made on something with a set number of phases, two or three maximum, from the stoppage of play.

Then it’s a case of what can and can’t be challenged.

Forward passes are tricky

territory, but it’s the breakdown where I see it coming into play the most.

Was the player supporting his own weight or had they flopped over, was the player on the ground holding on, did the tackler roll away fast enough?

I’m sure the backroom of former whistleblowers would be able to roll out an initial set of challengeable calls, and as with any rule changes you make adjustments.

If football can take the step to embrace technology – to varying degrees of success so far – and these other sports are utilising the technology available, why not rugby?

I guess the flip side of the argument is, do we have enough stop-start in the game as it is with referees not backing themselves to make the call and going upstairs at what seems like every opportunity.

In the age of sport being entertainment, a challenge system can add an extra dose of drama – or if it is used correctly take the drama away.

10 YOUR PLACE

Ashburton Guardian Friday, September 18, 2020

TEST YOURSELF

3

Test yourself with the Guardian’s quiz 1. Outlawed from 1603 to 1774, which Scottish clan was known as the ‘Faceless Clan’? a) Campbell b) MacGregor c) MacLeod 2. In which Australian state is Darwin? a) Queensland b) Western Australia c) Northern Territory 3. Which planet is said to influence the way we communicate? a) Venus b) Mercury c) Mars 4. Which tennis player, famous for her two-handed backhand and baseline-dominated play was nicknamed ‘The Ice Maiden’? a) Steffi Graf b) Chris Evert c) Evonne Cawley 5. What type of cheese is Stilton? a) Blue b) Green c) Hard 6. What word is missing: Bright eyed and ? tailed. a) Busy b) Busty c) Bushy 7. The Ashburton Golf Course is known by what name? a) Brendon Links b) Brandon Links c) Brayden Links 8. Which former Mid Canterbury rugby player is playing for Waikato in the Mitre 10 Cup? a) Dallas McLeod b) Adam Thomson C) Ollie Sapsford

2

7 1 6 2 8 6 4 3

9

1 2 9 3 3 2 6 8 Age no barrier in Maori language week 4 1 2WEDNESDAY’S ANSWERS 5 EASY SUDOKU These four little cuties might not have had much idea on what was happening at Tinwald Aubrey Mason Kindergarten this week with pois, but they still managed to make sure they were part of all the action.

PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE

6 3 9

3 1 5 8

4

8

8 2

7 6 5 8 1 2

1. B) MacGregor, 2. C) Northern Territory, 3. B) Mercury, 4. B) Chris Evert, 5. A) Blue, 6. C) Bushy, 7. B) Brandon Links, 8. B) Adam Thomson

Answers:

DAILY RECIPE

6 8 9 2 4 5 3 7 Beef Wellington 5 3 1 7 9 8 2 6 2 Spinach 4 7and3mushroom 6 1filling 5 9 Beef 750 - 800g Quality Mark eye fillet 3■■ Wipe 6 frying 5 pan 4 with 8 kitchen 7 9paper1if necessary.

Spinach and mushroom filling ■■ Add the finely chopped mushrooms and 12 large spinach leaves, blanched and pat- 7 2 8 1 3 9 4 5 cook, stirring regularly until all the water ted dry using kitchen paper from 9 1 the4mushrooms 5 2has evaporated.

6 8 3 500g mushrooms, finely chopped ■■ Stir through the chopped herbs and sea2 T fresh parsley, finely chopped 8 son 7with6pepper.

9 Set5aside4to cool.

1 2 2 t fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped Pastry Pastry 1■■ Spread 5 3the Dijon 8 mustard 7 2 evenly 6 over 4 2 t Dijon mustard browned beef. Place a piece of plastic 400g frozen puff pastry, thawed wrap on the bench top and lay spinach 9 evenly 2 6 1 plastic 3 wrap.

7 Then 8 1 egg, lightly beaten with a pinch of salt to 4 leaves over the

make an egg wash To serve Green vegetables Gravy Beef ■■ Heat a large frying pan over a high heat.

Rub some oil and freshly ground pepper over the beef and brown on all sides.

■■ Sprinkle with a little salt and set aside on a large plate to cool.

spread the mushroom mixture evenly over the spinach.

■■ Place the beef in the middle and using the plastic wrap to help you, roll up tightly.

Place in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.

■■ On a lightly floured bench top, roll out the pastry large enough to fit around the meat. Brush egg wash over the edges, remove plastic wrap from the beef and place beef in the middle of the pastry.

3

6 5 9 4 8 6 4

2 7 5

8 3 1 9 6 5 7 4 2

9 7 6 2 4 1 3 5 8

5 4 2 8 3 7 9 1 6

Write to us!

3 1 5 6 8 2 4 7 9 Call us!

6 9 7 1 5 4 2 8 3

03 307-7969 1 Editor, PO Box 77 4 8■■ Cut out 4 corners from the pastry (this be excess pastry once you fold), but 2 will being careful not to cut away too much, fold the pastry over to completely 6 then enclose the beef, and turn over. Line a roasting dish with some oil spray 7 shallow and place in the beef Wellington. pastry well with egg wash. Score 3■■ Brush the top of the pastry with a small sharp knife, then place in the refrigerator for 5 9 minutes to set the pastry.

■■ Remove from the refrigerator, brush once with egg wash and sprinkle with a 5 more little flaky salt.

■■ Place in the oven and cook for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

To serve ■■ Serve with steamed green vegetables and gravy.

Recipe courtesy of Beef + Lamb New Zealand

2 8 4 3 7 9 1 6 5

7 2 8 5 1 3 6 9 4

1 5 9 4 2 6 8 3 7

4 6 3 7 9 8 5 2 1

Email us! editor@ theguardian. co.nz

Property

September 18, 2020

& LIFESTYLE

9 Davidson Street, Allenton

Position plus potential Proudly marketed by Bayleys

Come on over...

Corner of Whiteoak and Waterford Place, Tinwald, Ashburton.

Display Home hours: nesday and Thursday 12-3pm, Sunday 12-3pm or by appointment

2

P12

PRIVATE SALE OPEN HOME

Jennian Homes New Display Home Now Open

4

FURTHER DETAILS

2

Open hours: 11am to 12pm Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September or by appointment

Call Michele today for more information.

Contact: Michele Strange | M 027 491 5266

At PlaceMakers® we are well equipped to help you turn your landscaping dream into a reality

FENCING

115 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton 7700 • Ph (03) 308 9099 TOGETHER, WE’RE BUILDING NEW ZEALAND

An official Community Partner of the Crusaders

12

Position plus potential 9 Davidson Street, Allenton, Ashburton This great looking 1970s brick home has excellent street appeal in a sought after location.

Constructed of brick with alloy windows, some of them have been double glazed providing extra warmth, the main heating is provided by a heat pump.

There is an open plan kitchen/dining/living area and as a bonus, a second living area provides a space to relax.

Both these spaces are north-west facing for sun most of the day. This space has excellent indoor/outdoor flow onto a patio where the easy care, mature, well kept gardens and lawn can be enjoyed.

Four bedrooms with beautiful big windows allowing lots of natural light and all with good size robes, master with a walk-in robe and dual access to the family bathroom

which has a shower, toilet and hand basin in one room and the bath in a separate room side by side.

This home has a second toilet for convenience next to the laundry.

The garage has the luxury of internal access and there is also a single garage at the rear of the property which could be used for housing your boat, car project or any hobby you might have.

This is an ideal first home, where the new owner could make a few tweaks to put their personal mark on it and make it their home as well as improving the value of their investment.

Do not wait for an open home, make your call for a private viewing today to avoid disappointment.

4

1

2

Deadline sale

(Unless sold prior) 3pm Thursday, October 8, 2020 Vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $418,000

Viewing

By Appointment

Mick Hydes

Phone 03 307 7377 or 027 437 9696 Email mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/5513170 WHALAN & PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

WE APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK

ADVERTISING Sonia Gill | sonia.g@theguardian.co.nz | 03 307 7936

Build with confidence.

Build with us.

• New housing • Additions and renovations • All types of maintenance • Commercial and farm buildings

Domestic Insurance Protect Your Investment

Get your next ‘home inspection’ from the specialists FROM ONLY

$495

+GST

Qualified experienced brokers who work for you to get more out of your insurer. You benefit from our NZbrokers membership, as we provide broader cover and policies for both domestic and commercial properties

Our experienced team can meet your needs.

Call us today!

Locally Owned Local People Local Pride.

Licensed Builder • Registered Master Builder TM

Mark 0276 623 590 brownandcobuilders@gmail.com

2

Phone: 03 3071990 73 Burnett St Ashburton

Book your inspection today! p. 0800 422 388 e. info@bettainspectit.co.nz facebook.com/bettainspectit www.bettainspectit.co.nz ACCURATE QUALIFIED

THOROUGH TRUSTED

13

Healthy Homes Compliance Statement deadline December 1 The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) is reminding property managers and landlords that the Healthy Homes Compliance Statement deadline is less than three months away for any new or renewed tenancies, coming into effect on December 1, 2020.

This is a five-month extension period from the initial deadline set by the Associate Minister of Housing, due to delays caused

by Covid-19.

Bindi Norwell, chief executive at REINZ says: “The advice we are giving to landlords and property managers, as we did earlier in the year, is to not leave Healthy Homes Standards inspections until the last minute.

We would encourage people to have their inspections booked at their earliest convenience – obviously still taking Covid-19 safety and physical distancing requirements into account.

“With the second round of lockdown in Auckland, and Level 2 restrictions throughout the rest of New Zealand over the last few weeks, we are conscious that there may be a backlog of properties that need suitably qualified people to confirm the information required to complete Compliance Statements prior to the December 1 deadline,” concludes Norwell.

Under the new requirements, from December 1, 2020 all landlords must include a statement of their current level of compliance with the Healthy Homes Standards in any new

or renewed tenancies.

Inspections by qualified tradespeople (or people with sufficient, relevant experience) are typically necessary given the type of information required for Compliance Statements, including: ■■ For each ceiling insulated, either the insulation’s R-val-

ue and, if known, the date it was installed and when it was last inspected, or the thickness of the insulation and, if known, the date when it was last inspected ■■ For each underfloor space the insulation’s R-value and, if known, the date it was installed and when it was last

inspected ■■ For each ceiling and suspended floor that isn’t insulated, the reason why not ■■ If a landlord relies on the tolerance or ‘top-up’ allowance for existing heaters, they will need to state this, with a brief description of why it applies

■■ A statement that the rental property has an efficient drainage system and ventilation systems ■■ Either, that the property does not have any enclosed subfloor spaces or that each enclosed subfloor space has a ground moisture barrier.

Do your homework when buying When you’ve found the property you want to buy, it’s important to read the official documents about the property before you make an offer.

Summary of important things to know ■■ We recommend you get your lawyer or conveyancer to search the record of title, which is often referred to as a title search. The title will be specific to the property you are buying and has a record of things that can have an impact on what you can do with the property and any access you need to provide to others.

■■ A land information memorandum (LIM) provides a summary of property information held by the different departments at the local council. It will show you the consents granted for any work on the property and information such as the flood risk for the area and the

rates. The LIM will also show whether the property was part of any scheme offered by the council to retro-fit insulation.

■■ The property file at the council may contain a lot of relevant information that isn’t on the LIM such as a site plan and the original plans of the house.

■■ There are a few websites that will give you an estimate of what a property is worth, but paying a registered valuer will give you an accurate view.

■■ If you’re interested in a property that is part of a body corporate, the owner must provide you with a pre-contract disclosure statement, but it is also helpful to obtain additional information such as the minutes from the last 12 months of body corporate meetings.

This information on doing your homework may not cover everything that is relevant to you or the property. You should always get advice from your own lawyer or conveyancer and

other registered professionals.

Land information memorandum (LIM) reports A LIM is a report prepared by the local council at your request. It provides a summary of the current property information held by the different departments at council on the day the LIM was produced. It does not provide all information on the property, for example, if the council hasn’t been notified of a weathertightness issue with the property, it won’t show on the LIM. A LIM provides information about some or all of the following: ■■ Storm water or sewage drains.

■■ Any Heritage New Zealand protection.

■■ Special land features such as erosion or flooding.

■■ Any rates owing on the land.

■■ Permits, building consents or requisitions, and other certificates previously issued

by the local council or building consent authority.

■■ Zoning - how the land may be used and any conditions that apply.

■■ Any notices to the council by any statutory organisation that has the power to classify land or buildings for any purpose.

■■ Any notices to the council given by any network utility operator under the Building Act. ■■ Any other information that the council thinks is relevant.

Other council information

The property file may contain relevant information that isn’t on the LIM, including a site plan showing an outline of any buildings in relation to the boundary and the original plans of the house.

Look for permissions, building consents or resource consents that relate to the original property and any changes since it was built. Compare what is on the file to how the property looks now to identify any altera-

tions. There should be consents filed in the property file or the LIM for any work completed if consent was required for that work. Completed works are usually required to have a code compliance certificate (CCC), which will also be found in the LIM or property file.

Where alterations to the property were carried out without consent or where the council cannot issue a CCC, a certificate of acceptance (COA) may be issued instead. You can ask the seller to apply to the council for a COA. The seller does not have to comply with your request, and the council may or may not issue a COA. The file should also show up old issues such as complaints made by current or past neighbours in the area.

Some councils have this information available online, or you can go into council’s office. You may have to pay to view files that have been archived.

It may save you time if you make an appointment to meet with a planner as this gives you the opportunity to ask questions.

14

NEW LISTING

Allenton 9 Davidson Street 4

2

1

2

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 3pm, Thu 8 Oct 2020 201 West St, Ashburton View Sat 11.30am-12pm or by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Position plus potential Vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $418,000. This great looking 1970's brick home has excellent street appeal in a sought after location. Constructed of brick with alloy windows, the main heating is provided by a heat pump. There is an open plan kitchen/dining/living area and a second living area, both these spaces are northwest facing for sun most of the day. This space has excellent indoor/outdoor flow onto a patio where the easy care gardens can be enjoyed. Four bedrooms all with robes, master with a walk-in robe and dual access to the family bathroom, which has a shower, toilet and hand basin in one room and the bath in a separate room side by side. The garage has internal access a

bayleys.co.nz/5513170

NEW LISTING

Hampstead 1/8 Patching Street 2

1

1

1

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 3pm, Wed 7 Oct 2020 201 West St, Ashburton View Sat 10.45-11.15am or by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Park view Vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $235,000. Sunny front unit facing Northwest, with a park/reserve across the road. Open plan living, kitchen and dining space with a ranch slider leading off the living area onto a lovely raised patio, with a mobility friendly ramp. All within an easy stroll to the Netherby shopping centre. An attached internal access garage for peace of mind with a private driveway. Constructed of Summerhill stone with alloy joinery and iron roof that has all been well maintained. Easy care grounds and fenced for your privacy. Brilliant starting or retiring property.

bayleys.co.nz/5513159

Ashburton 279 Tancred Street

Elgin 252 Beach Road East

Surprise package

3

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

Asking Price $385,000 View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

1

2

1

1

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

A cut above the rest

4

• • • • •

Asking Price $1,150,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment Mike Preston 027 430 7041 Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087

Tastefully remodelled luxurious home Stunning patio overlooking the pool Woodsman log burner and heat pump Double garage with attached sleepout Sheds with paddocks bounding river bush line

bayleys.co.nz/5512723

bayleys.co.nz/5511028

FINAL VIEWING

Tinwald 153 Grahams Road

2

2

2

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 1pm, Wed 23 Sep 2020 201 West St, Ashburton View by appointment Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Ideal location on the outskirts Approximately 1.5km from State Highway One and on the main access road to the thriving development of Lake Hood is this 13.1674ha (more or less) of freehold bareland. A great rural setting, in close proximity to all amenities of both Tinwald and Ashburton.

With two road frontages (Grahams and Gartartan Roads), this allows many options to position the new home to soak up the beautiful views of the Southern Alps. With excellent Wakanui Silt Loam Soils, arable, livestock, horticulture or a fantastic garden are all possible. Currently in permanent pasture, previously used for arable farming. There are a number of useful sheds plus an older set of sheep yards.

bayleys.co.nz/5512782 Boundary lines are indicative only

bayleys.co.nz

15

Tinwald 18 Millibrook Place

Rakaia Gorge Tui Estate Subdivision

Family need more space?

4

Act now to secure this welcoming 270sqm home for your family. Spacious open plan living areas with great outdoor flow. Secure 755sqm manicured section. Schools and amenities nearby. Don’t miss out, call Fee today to view.

For Sale offers invited over $615,000 View 11.30am-12pm Sat 19 Sep or by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/5511895

2

2

2

Build the dream - live the life A unique opportunity to build the home of your dreams in the heart of nature's playground. One hectare (more or less) sections available from $279,000. Call for more detail.

bayleys.co.nz/5510074

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Rakaia Gorge Lot 8 620 Coleridge Road 2

Methven 29 Camrose Avenue

Modern luxury

4

Located near the Terrace Downs Golf Course and Mt Hutt Ski Field, surrounded by dramatic mountain views, this stylish modern 314sqm home on 1.0113ha offers a luxury rural retreat in the heart of nature's playground.

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

4

2

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

The perfect package

4

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

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

bayleys.co.nz/5510044

bayleys.co.nz/5512448

Methven 67 Barkers Road

Methven 40/43 Barkers Road

A cut above the rest

3

This home has an open plan kitchen, dining/living area with great indoor/outdoor flow. The master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite plus two double bedrooms with built in wardrobes.

Heated by a wood fire and underfloor heating.

Price on Application View Sat 12.30-1pm or by appointment Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz

1

2

2

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

For Sale offers invited over $729,000 View Sat 1.30-2pm or by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz

2

6

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Asking Price $119,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz

Staveley 234 Flynns Road 6

2

3

Methven 49 South Belt With six double bedrooms and six ensuites this property oozes charm and personality. An option for home and income or space for a large family. With both upstairs and downstairs living, heated by a wood burner. This property comes fully furnished.

2

Located in scenic Methven, gateway to Mt Hutt Ski field. The package includes a two bedroom unit plus a studio unit, fully furnished and available (up to 90 days per year) for the owner to use. Both units have access to a laundry. These units are fully managed.

bayleys.co.nz/5512796

Large home or opportunity

2

Unit 40 Brinkley Village

bayleys.co.nz/5513006

bayleys.co.nz/5512560

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

1

2

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Time for a change?

5

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

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

3

4

2

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

bayleys.co.nz/5510565

bayleys.co.nz

16

OPEN HOME Saturday | 10.00am – 10.30am

Storage Plus 196 Grove Place, Tinwald, Ashburton This neat property has a rural outlook and loads of storage.

With interconnecting living and situated for the sun, it is toasty warm.

and entertaining whilst the back yard is fully fenced for your furry friends.

Take this opportunity to get into your first home or invest today.

Three bedrooms and tidy bathroom with separate WC and laundry and good garaging.

The patio area provides outdoor living for summer barbecues

Price: $325,000

3

Debbie Boon –Sales Consultant

1

Ashburton

027 448 4006 | debbie@fnash.co.nz WE APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK

1

SBW DEVELOPMENTS LTD LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

ADVERTISING Sonia Gill | sonia.g@theguardian.co.nz | 03 307 7936

Local news for local people Mid Canterbury’s only locally-owned daily newspaper

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Looking for a trustworthy property manager?

One that only focuses on management and not sales?

For a fully guaranteed service Call the No 1 independent property management company in Ashburton • Full residential property management • Rural cottage inspections

www.facebook.com/ashguardian www.guardianonline.co.nz 0800 ASHBURTON

W: www.bnproperties.co.nz E: admin@bnproperties.co.nz P: 0800 111 252

firstnational

17

326 East Street 03 307 4222

Real Estate Ashburton

SBW Developments Ltd, Licensed under the REAA 2008 OPEN HOME | 11.15am - 11.45am

OPEN HOME | 10.45am - 11.15am

31 Philip Street, Borough

95 Walker Street, Allenton

• 3 Bedrooms, master with ensuite • Open plan kitchen • Tiled bathroom plus ensuite • 2 heatpumps + double glazed

• 3 Bedroom bungalow • Kitchen/dining • Family room • Single garage + off street parking

Price: $599,000

Price: Enquiries over $385,000

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

219 Seafield Road, Elgin

• Big kitchen with butler’s pantry • Great indoor/outdoor flow • Easy care fenced paddocks • 100m2 high stud garage

7 Cherry Lane, Tinwald

• 4 bedrooms • Open plan kitchen, dining, separate lounge • Ensuite off master bedroom • New curtains, carpet, paint

$445,000

OPEN HOME | 11.15am - 11.45am

2/130 Melcombe Street, Tinwald

• Sunny and warm • Two double bedrooms • Open plan living with heat pump • Easy care section with storage shed

Enquiries over $215,000

Debbie Boon 027 448 4006

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

Roberta Rutledge 027 228 7843

6 Witney Lane, Lake Hood

33 Chalmers Avenue, Hampstead

100 Wilkins Road, Tinwald

• 4 Bedrooms • Master with ensuite and WIR • Polished concrete floors • Huge living with canal views

Deadline sale Mark Williams 027 442 2281

OPEN HOME | 10.30am - 11am

Debbie Boon 027 448 4006

• • • •

3 bedroom plus office townhouse Low maintenance, well maintained 2 bathrooms Open plan living with great indoor outdoor flow

• 4.2 hectares of land, 4 paddocks • 310m2 two storey home • 5 bedrooms, 2 living areas • Renovated kitchen and updated bathrooms

Offers over $490,000

$980,000

Debbie Boon 027 448 4006

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

We put you first Call us for your free market appraisal today 153A Michael Street, Rakaia

1 Tranquil Place, Allenton

Enquiries over $440,000

Price: $750,000

• Modern open plan living • Heatpump and log burner • Off street parking • Large shed with its own shower and toilet

Roberta Rutledge 027 228 7843

• Modern brick and plaster construction • 4 double bedrooms • New kitchen • 2 living areas • 3 car garaging Helena Ratten 027 457 7998

18 NEW LISTING

OPEN HOME

Spacious Easy Living You’ll Love 18-20 Nixon Street, Tinwald Step inside this spacious home and you’ll be amazed.

With two living areas complemented by great indoor-outdoor flow and four bedrooms, this property will tick all the boxes.

An inviting and modernised kitchen along with the cosy dining area will surely be the hub of the house.

The home is well planned and inviting and has the convenience of three bathrooms and ample storage throughout.

Warmth abounds with two heat pumps and a gas fire and partial double glazing.

An extra-large double garage ensures there is room for all the equipment a modern family requires.

This lovely home is situated on gorgeous grounds which are presented beautifully. The extralarge section has the bonus of being in two titles and will appeal to the most astute of investors as well as discerning family buyers.

4

3

2

Deadline sale: Closing 4pm, Thursday, October 8, (unless sold prior)

Open Home

Saturday, September 19 11.30am – 12 noon Web ID AUT2523501

Susie McLeod Phone 021 668 783

MCLEOD REAL ESTATE LTD LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

WE APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK

ADVERTISING Sonia Gill | sonia.g@theguardian.co.nz | 03 307 7936

Keep it local Drive your business forward with digital & mobile advertising.

Ashburton Guardian products reach 96% of the Ashburton District per month Contact Simon on 027 265 2966 or simon.b@ashburtonapp.co.nz

OPEN HOME

OPEN HOME

Home with a Warm Heart

One Of A Kind

55 Wills Street, ASHBURTON Calling all villa lovers. Much loved by the current owners for years, it’s now time to let her go.

There’s plenty of room for everyone with three double sized bedrooms, two living areas, two log burners, two toilets, separate laundry, spa room.

The modern kitchen has bi-fold windows opening to the view of the backyard and deck area.

Fruit trees and extra garden sheds. Four car garaging. What more could you want?

The kitchen opens through to the dining and living

area with a log fire.

High ceilings and character features.

Situated on a large private section with plenty of space for family. Close to town, Ashburton Domain, local schools and walking distance to the town centre. A must view!

3

1

4

Price: $380,000 Web ID AUW2493791 View Saturday, 1pm - 1.30pm

117 Grove Street, TINWALD This family home is one to admire. A spacious two storey home with loads of storage. Three double bedrooms plus store rooms and two offices, two bathrooms, first floor with spacious landing opening to first floor deck and large open plan living areas with separate lounge.

Master bedroom with walk-in robe and access to bathroom.

So much space and features to admire including

spacious secure yard beautifully landscaped.

What more could you want?

This is a must view!

3

2

2

Deadline Sale: Closing 4pm, October 2nd, 2020 (unless sold prior) Web ID AUT2514441 View Saturday, 12.15pm - 12.45pm

OPEN HOME

OPEN HOME

OPEN HOME

OPEN HOME

Ultimate Entertainer’s Dream

A Family Delight

Allenton Oasis

Timeless Classic

34 Catherwood Avenue, ALLENTON

48 Catherwood Avenue, ALLENTON

18 Country Place, ALLENTON

153 Racecourse Road, ALLENTON

For Sale $725,000 Web ID AUW2383496 View Saturday, 11.15pm - 11.45pm

By Negotiation Web ID RX2079427 View Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

A well designed residence with incredible indoor/ outdoor living.

This spacious home comprises three bedrooms, three bathrooms, office and spa room and five car garaging! Seldom is a home packed with so many features.

A beautifully presented property.

Family home located close to schools and shops. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, sunny conservatory off lounge, spa pool, double tandem garage, plenty of off-street parking.

Fully fenced for children and pets, this home has recently had a makeover and is ready for new owners.

Price By Negotiation Web ID AUW2338164 View Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

For Sale $520,000 Web ID AUW2368915 View Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

Surrounded by quality homes is a three-bedroom family oasis with a games room or a fourth bedroom. Living area is open plan with office nook, all heated by a log burner plus HRV and double glazing throughout with great indoor-outdoor flow onto a large sunny deck. Well landscaped, double garage with single garage door to the side. A family home complete with everything you need.

Beautifully landscaped, discover this unexpected oasis within the town boundary. A property of this size is rarely available. Make it your own with this three bedroom, two bathroom character filled home and attached two bedroom self-contained flat. The living areas give direct access to the sheltered, sunny patios surrounding the home.

OPEN HOME

Complete Me

Desirable Sections Close to Town

Superb Mountain Views

18 Albert Street, NETHERBY

Rosedale Lane, ASHBURTON

Racecourse Road, ASHBURTON

This property provides an opportunity for the astute buyer. The dwelling is part-way through renovation with the removal of amenities ready for upgrading.

Essentially a blank canvas to reconfigure.

Deadline Sale: Closing 4pm, September 24th, 2020 (unless sold prior) Web ID AUE2389880 View Saturday, 10.45am - 11.15am

Sealed driveways and pedestrian access, excellent fencing and shelter. Town water, power and fibre optic cable to boundary at each section, septic tank to be installed at purchaser’s expense.

2 Rosedale Lane, Lot 3 – 4563m2 - $235,000 4 Rosedale Lane, Lot 5 – 4415m2 - $225,000 6 Rosedale Lane, Lot 7 – 4956m2 - $235,000 Web ID ALE2490514, ALE2496437, ALE2496467

Stunning mountain views in a prime Racecourse Road location.

So close to town amenities and just a short walk to Allenton and so convenient that kids could bike to school.

These sections benefit from town services including water supply and fibre connection.

Generous sized lifestyle sections provide plenty of space suitable for the most adventurous

SOLD

SOLD

Attention Please!

Red Brick Delight

13 Suffolk Street, HAMPSTEAD

101 Belt Road, ALLENTON

This home is family friendly and has three double bedrooms all with wardrobes. Open plan kitchen and dining room which gets all the morning sun.

Separate lounge with log burner. Freshly painted in some rooms and new carpet. One bathroom, separate toilet and separate laundry. Insulated top and bottom. Double garage with off-street parking.

Fully fenced property with a sizeable backyard for the family.

Step inside this immaculately kept family-friendly home and you’ll be amazed. With three double bedrooms, attached single garage and spacious living, this property will tick all the boxes. With a large sun-filled living space, a sun room and a large laundry, this home offers a lot. Located near the kindergarten and the college, the convenience of this home will suit many. Act now to add value to your future.

Web ID AUE2489600

Web ID AUW2486074

builds and surrounded with some of Ashburton’s finest homes.

General covenants for this subdivision will ensure standards are maintained to protect your investment. The rear lots are to be accessed by either sealed road or shingled accessway.

Enjoy the peacefulness of rural living. The perfect balance of lifestyle choice.

Priced from $350,000 Enquire now for more information and to secure your new lifestyle

20

Three Bedrooms. Westside AS070520 AS070520 AS070520

48A Elizabeth Street, Allenton Ashburton

Come and view this three bedroom permanent material home with a private back garden.

This home is in a great location close to the domain, hospital, schools and shops.

Separate living and kitchen.

Heated by a heat pump.

There is a single garage and some off-street parking.

So if you are looking for your first home this could be the one for you.

This property could bring a rental return of $330 to $350 per week.

3

1

1

1

Price $269,000

Open Home Saturday, September 19 11am - 11.30am

Janine Reinecke PHONE 027 772 0692

Approx Floor Area 100sqm WE APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK

harcourts.co.nz/AS130920 ASHBURTON REAL ESTATE LTD LICENSED REAA 2008

ADVERTISING Sonia Gill | sonia.g@theguardian.co.nz | 03 307 7936

You may be stuck inside, But the rest of the world is at your fingertips …

Subscribe now www.guardianonline.co.nz or Phone (03) 307-7904 Email circulation@theguardian.co.nz Text 021 271 3399

Guardian ASHBURTON

21

GET YOUR PROPERTY SEEN

BY MORE PEOPLE harcourts.co.nz had almost twice as many unique visitors than any other real estate group for April to June 2020.*

154K

96K

Bayleys

77K

Barfoot & Thompson

64K

Ray White

41K

Property Brokers

*Figures based on the average number of unique visitors over a three month period. Source: Nielsen Online Ratings Average Unique Audience Apr-June 2020. Harcourts Group Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008.

22

100.67ha Uptop Farm, Highbank 294 Rakaia River Road, Highbank, Methven Perched on silt terraces above the Rakaia River, this high quality farm unit ticks all the resource boxes – soils, climate, rainfall – that underpin low cost productivity and profit.

The farm has been in the family for 41 years and they never shirked on inputs, leaving the farm in excellent heart.

Modernised, comfortable character home in park-like grounds, six-bay implement/ header shed, four-bay implement

shed (two bays lock-up) and three-bay haybarn.

Two stand woolshed. 440 tonne grain storage.

Wheat, barley, peas, potatoes, sheep and cattle have been the mainstay, but a broad variety of disciplines could be practised here.

Highly recommended.

The vendors have bought and are ready to start the next leg of their journey.

Sold by Auction:

At SkiTime, Racecourse Avenue, 3pm Friday, October 23, 2020

Open farm:

1pm - 2pm Wednesday, September 23, 2020 pb.co.nz/

Paul Cunneen

027 432 3382 | 03 307 9176 paulc@pb.co.nz

PROPERTY BROKERS LIMITED LICENSED UNDER THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS ACT 2008

WE APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK

ADVERTISING Sonia Gill | sonia.g@theguardian.co.nz | 03 307 7936

Just look for the Property button

DOWNLOAD

NOW!

23

Lake Hood 18 Torbay Avenue

Auction

Canal living awaits Entertain family & friends in style in this updated family home featuring an entertainer’s kitchen with Granite bench top, large open-plan living which flows onto a sunny and private outdoor entertaining area. In addition there is a separate lounge room, four large bedrooms and two updated bathrooms, separate laundry, double garage with workshop area and an additional covered in carport. Fantastic indoor/outdoor flow to the fully fenced and secure section with canal frontage and jetty and the added bonus of being located in a quiet cul de sac.

4

2

3

2

Auction 11.00am Sat 3rd Oct 2020, on site 18 Torbay Avenue Web pb.co.nz/AU77849

Lake Hood 19 Torbay Avenue

Auction

Ashburton

Canal front living Idyllic canal side living awaits you in this vibrant spacious 4 bedroom plus office family home. Larger lounge connected to the expansive deck allows a free flow lifestyle between indoors and outdoor water adventures. Large kitchen dining with spacious scullery. Master bedroom connects to the deck and has both walk in wardrobe and high quality ensuite. Three family sized bedrooms (two with walk in wardrobes) connect to a rumpus/TV room so all can enjoy their pursuits. Triple garage allows you to take the boat through and out of sight.

Provincial New Zealand’s premium real estate auction events are coming!

Saturday, 3rd October 2020 Onsite – 11:00am • •

18 Torbay Avenue, Lake Hood 19 Torbay Avenue, Lake Hood

2

2

3

Ashburton 11 Galbraith Street

Auction

Rental property- must be sold!

Auction Day 1

4

Auction 11.00am Sat 3rd Oct 2020, on site 19 Torbay Avenue Web pb.co.nz/AL77801

Vendor wants action on this three bedroom, red brick property with fixed term tenants until 31st March 2021. Compliant log fire (2018), insulated ceiling and underfloor plus heat pump in kitchen/dining area. Good size bedrooms and main bathroom with shower over bath and featuring separate toilet. Single + garage, large garden shed for extra space plus wood shed.

All set on 787m2 section in Allenton, close to amenities and schools.

3

1

1

Auction From 5.30pm Wed 14th Oct 2020. Property Brokers Ltd, 217 West Street, Ashburton Web pb.co.nz/AU77354

Ashburton Corner Wakanui & Milton Road

Auction Day 2

Auction

Wednesday, 14th October 2020 Property Brokers 217 West Street, from 5.30pm • •

11 Galbraith Street Cnr Wakanui & Milton Road

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | 217 West Street, Ashburton | pb.co.nz

Location - location - location Only three kilometres from town is this attractive bareland block. 8 hectares of quality Wakanui clay loam. Currently all in Lucerne for silage & haylage. Two road frontages giving opportunities for access.

Auction From 5.30pm Wed 14th Oct 2020. Property Brokers Ltd, 217 West Street, Ashburton Web pb.co.nz/AL77934

Proud to be here

Property

Open Homes

GUARDIAN

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

10am - 10.30am ........ 279 Tancred Street, Ashburton 10.45am - 11.15am .....1/8 Patching Street, Ashburton 11.30am - 12 noon ..... 18 Millibrook Place, Ashburton 11.30am - 12 noon .......9 Davidson Street, Ashburton 12.30pm - 1pm ................ 67 Barkers Road, Methven 12.30pm - 1pm ............ 29 Camrose Avenue, Methven 1.30pm - 2pm ......................49 South Belt, Methven

F

12 noon - 12.30pm ................ 40 Brucefield Avenue 12.30pm - 1.15pm .................... 179A Harrison Street

SATURDAY

10am - 10.30am ......................170 Racecourse Road 10.30am - 11.15am .................. 179A Harrison Street 10.45am - 11.15am ....................... 18 Orchard Grove 11am - 11.30am ......................... 48 Elizabeth Street 11.30am - 12 noon .................... 145 Harrison Street 11.30am - 12 noon........................126 William Street

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

12.30am - 1.30pm .....11 Galbraith Street, Ashburton

10am - 10.30am .....153 Racecourse Road, Ashburton 10am - 10.30am .... 34 Catherwood Avenue, Allenton 10am -10.30am ..... 48 Catherwood Avenue, Allenton 10.45am - 11.15am .......... 18 Albert Street, Netherby 11.30am - 12 noon ..............18 Nixon Street, Tinwald 11.15am - 11.45am ...........18 Country Place, Allenton 12.15pm - 12.45pm ............117 Grove Street, Tinwald 1pm - 1.30pm ................ 55 Wills Street, Ashburton

Ashburton

SATURDAY

10am - 10.30am ........ 18 Torbay Avenue, Huntingdon 10am - 10.30am ............. 84 Hoods Road, Ashburton 10.30am - 11am ...............8 Manse Place, Ashburton 10.30am - 11am ....1/49 Churchill Avenue, Ashburton 10.30am - 11.15am ..... 19 Torbay Avenue, Huntingdon 10.45am - 11.15am .......... 19 Trent Place, Huntingdon 10.45am - 11.15am 2. 5 Geoff Geering Drive, Ashburton 11am - 11.30am ..............62 Cross Street, Ashburton 11.30am - 12 noon ......... 131 Harland Street, Tinwald 12.15pm - 12.45pm.............137 Belt Road, Ashburton

SUNDAY

SATURDAY

11am - 11.30am ........ 18 Smithfield Road, Ashburton

10am - 10.30am ................ 196 Grove Place, Tinwald 10.30am - 11am.................... 7 Cherry Lane, Tinwald 10.45am - 11.15am ........95 Walker Street, Ashburton 11.15am - 11.45am ......... 31 Philip Street, Ashburton 11.15am - 11.45am .. 2/130 Melcombe Street, Tinwald

Lake Hood Methven

F

F

Tinwald

F

F

Tinwald

Tinwald

Tinwald

F Tinwald

Ashburton ®

We believe in being loyal, committed and dedicated to the success of our customers.

Contact Trident Homes Ashburton to start your build journey!

Ph 03 308 2127 | www.tridenthomes.nz

Motoring September 18, 2020

F

or Maserati, this is the start of a new era.

The Trident brand takes centre stage with revolutionary new cars, innovations and projects: for the Brand, the focus is strongly on the future.

After the spark ignited by the Ghibli Hybrid, presented in July, the power of the Trofeo Collection launched in August, and the world première of the MC20 supercar, revealed to the world with an unprecedented event, the time has now come for a real journey into the future of Maserati in Modena, where the brand’s tomorrow is being built, starting from its roots.

Innovation, passion and uniqueness guide the brand in this phase of total renewal.

The starting-point for this journey is the historic plant on Viale Ciro Menotti in Modena.

The Modena plant, where the Trident has had its home for over 80 years, is a magical location that combines the Brand’s “made in Italy” DNA and its heritage with an irrepressible drive towards the future and innovation: the plant has been modernised with new production, engine assembly and painting facilities specifically for the new MC20.

In fact the Nettuno, the supercar’s ground-breaking V6 power unit, is the first creation of the Maserati Engine Lab, the new engine hub recently created within the Modena site.

MC20 is the first step in the new Era, the first model that marks out a new path to the future.

The supercar’s strikingly elegant design is achieved by finely balancing a series of opposites: a blend of crafts-

manship and engineering, elegance and performance, racing spirit and pleasure at the wheel.

The new Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio will be the brand’s first cars to adopt 100 per cent electric solutions; they will be engineered in Modena and built at the Turin production hub.

There will also be an electric version of the MC20, to be produced at the Maserati plant in Modena.

26 MOTORING

Ashburton Guardian Friday, September 18, 2020

W

ith an assertive new exterior, beautifully crafted all-new interior, latest generation Pivi Pro infotainment and the choice of in-line four- and six-cylinder engines including MHEV technology, the new Jaguar F-PACE is more luxurious, connected and efficient.

The new exterior design gives the award-winning F-PACE performance SUV a cleaner, more assured presence, featuring a new sculpted bonnet with a wider power bulge and smoother, more precisely defined surfaces.

An enlarged grille features Jaguar’s heritage logo-inspired ‘diamond’ detailing.

New super slim all-LED quad headlights with Double J Daytime Running

Rental Fleet

Light signatures deliver increased resolution and brightness.

The new F-PACE is available with Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle technology on selected engines for the first time.

All F-PACE models feature intelligent all-wheel drive and eight-speed automatic transmissions.

The in-line six-cylinder 221kW (300PS) diesel delivers strong performance from low speeds while returning fuel economy of up to from 7.4l/100km and CO2 emissions from as low as 194g/km. As well as the competitive efficiency, performance is just as impres-

sive with 0-100km/h in 6.4 seconds.

The new diesel engine meets stringent emissions targets thanks to a raft of advanced technologies and an advanced after-treatment system make it one of the leading diesels in the world.

Petrol customers can also choose between the 294kW (400PS) version of the 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder producing 550Nm of torque.

Featuring the latest engine technolo-

gies including an electric supercharger supported by a twin scroll turbocharger, for a strong combination of refined performance and efficiency.

In 294kW (400PS) form, the new F-PACE is capable of 0-100km/h in 5.4 seconds.

Finally, the 2.0-litre four-cylinder 183kW (250PS) Ingenium petrol engine produces 365Nm of torque, delivering 0-100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

RENTAL COMPANY CLEARANCE SAVE THOUSANDS ON THESE LATE MODEL LOW MILEAGE VEHICLES

MITSUBISHI MIRAGE XLS 5-Star ANCAP Safety | Integrated Audio and Air Conditioning 15” Alloy Wheels

$12,990

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS XLS

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 4WD VRX

5-Star ANCAP Safety | Forward Collision Mitigation | Lane Departure Warning | Smartphone Link Display Audio System

5 star safety rating with 7 airbags | Rear view camera Touchscreen infotainment with Bluetooth connectivity Electronic traction control | Central locking

$24,990

$34,990

*Vehicle supply is limited and colour choice cannot be guaranteed. Vehicle images are for display purposes only.. Finance criteria, terms and conditions apply.

CHRISTCHURCH MITSUBISHI

386 Moorhouse Avenue,Christchurch | 03 379 0588 | christchurchmitsubishi.co.nz

Friday, September 18, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

MOTORING 27

RILEY’S REPUTATION

Innovation a Riley trademark

B

By Bernard Egan

S

eeing a Riley parked in town is not exactly a common sight.

So seeing two parked together was a rarity.

And of course, seeing these two rather special cars begged the question: “how come they’re here?”

It didn’t take long to find out.

Three gentlemen emerged, and were more than happy to have a chat.

A very good chat.

Two of these gentlemen, Tony Gooding and Peter Harris, are the owners of the cars; the third gentleman was ex-pat Ashburtonian Ken Boucher.

Ken was travelling with Peter in his 1957 Riley Two Point Six. Tony was driving his 1960 Riley One Point Five saloon.

The gentlemen concerned, along with several other Riley enthusiasts, had converged on Ashburton for a weekend run.

It turned out to be an enjoyable weekend, during which they visited several

local attractions, including Lake Hood and Barrhill, enjoyed some great motoring, and as always happens when likeminded people who have a common interest meet up, they had a great time.

Mind you, when motoring in a Riley it would be pretty hard not to have a good time.

And thanks to Tony Gooding we have the photos to prove the Rileys, understandably thought of as quintessential British classics, looked right at home in local surroundings.

There were eight Rileys – and three other vehicles – on the run.

The earliest model Riley was a 1931 9hp Special; its younger cousins on the run were born between then and 1966.

Ken Boucher’s interest in Riley cars goes back to his school days, and in fact this very newspaper – the Ashburton Guardian – can take some of the credit for that.

Back in the day Ken spent four years working for this newspaper as a paper boy.

Along his route he saw – and was always impressed by – some Rileys, and decided one day he would have one.

Ken joined the Air Force, and an opportunity to buy his first Riley, a 1936 Kestrel

1.5 four-door sporting saloon with sweeping guards, arose while he was stationed at Ohakea. The car was being sold by an officer returning to the UK, and Ken wasn’t about to let that chance go by.

Ken has owned several Rileys over the years; at the moment he has a very low mileage Riley Elf, and has previously owned two Pathfinders and two 2.5-litre saloons.

Currently his fully restored 1929 9hp roadster is being repainted, hence Ken came on the recent run as navigator for Peter Harris.

One of the Rileys which Ken noticed along his paper run was a Riley Adelphi.

All these years on, he still sees that lovely car quite often, because it’s now owned by Karen and George Calder in Christchurch.

Ken’s purchase of his 1929 model proves correct the old adage about good things come to those who wait.

He had been aware of the car since 1956, but attempts to purchase it didn’t come to fruition until fairly recently.

For Ken being a paper boy paid off in more ways than one, not the least being his lifelong interest in and enthusiasm for Riley cars.

efore building the cars which bear their name members of the Riley family made bicycles and cycle wheels.

In fact one of the ancestors was totally opposed to producing motors, so his sons set out to do so themselves.

With the motto “as old as the industry, as modern as the hour”, the family took an innovative approach, resulting in great motors and very stylish cars.

The saloons were designed for comfortable motoring, and sporting and racing models achieved notable successes on race tracks.

Ultimately Riley became part of Nuffield and then BMC. Some Rileys were enhanced versions of models in the BMC. range Often the Riley touches, like woodgrain dashboards with additional instrumentation and upgraded upholstery, were added to successfully project a refined English sporting look.

Sadly the name was discontinued in 1969, but not before Riley had achieved an enviable reputation and made its mark in the annals of motoring history.

It’s a reputation being preserved by people like Ken, Peter, Tony and other members of the Riley Club.

Let’s hope it’s not too long before we see them and their stylish cars back in town again.

Information about the Riley Car Club of New Zealand can be found on their website, or by contacting the South Island Area Secretary Karen Calder, phone (03) 338 5372.

ies Think Brakes... Think Robb ies Think Clutch... Think Robb obbies Think Specialist... Think R

Insurance work Insurance Work Insurance Work

MOTORING SERVICES

Being the experts in their field Robbies can give you professional, efficient service when repairing or replacing your brakes or clutch at a competitive price.

R

OBBIE’S

Specialing in

&

PANEL BEATING SPRAY PAINTING

of Cars, Trucks, Buses, Horse Floats & Motorhomes, Caravans, Trailers, Farm Machinery, Jet Boats, Light Engineering and Aluminium Welding 17 Range Street, Ashburton Phone: 307 0378 Mobile: 0274 274 007 busandtruckbodywork@xtra.co.nz

undercar specialists

“Good on ya, Robbie!”

Cnr Cass & South Streets Phone 308 9984 •Mob Experts027 in their499 Field 9565 • On-site shock tester • Call us today & book your next Service or WOF

• • • •

WOFS Towbars/ Batteries Oil changes/service Exhausts

• • • •

Tyres and puncture repairs Brake and clutch Mechanical repairs Suspension and driveline components

Phone 308 9984 Robbie Kok DIRECTOR 14 Cass & South Streets, Ashburton Mob 027 499 9565

28 MOTORING

Ashburton Guardian Friday, September 18, 2020

ARRIVING SOON

The internationally award-winning Ford Puma fuses stunning exterior design and sophisticated technology. Engineered for a busy lifestyle and packed with state-of-the-art features including: Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection2, Award-winning EcoBoost™ engine, Wireless charging3, FordPass Connect, Smart Storage – adjustable luggage floor

1. Limited time launch offer is available on the Ford Puma (Base Model) until 31st December 2020, or while stocks last at participating Ford New Zealand dealerships only. This offer excludes on road costs, options, and accessories. It is not available with any other special offers or for fleet customers. 2. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. May not operate in some driving and road conditions (including at certain speeds) or adverse weather. 3. Wireless charging - mobile phone compatibility see: www.owner.ford.com/ support/how-tos/technology/convenience/wireless-charging.html 4. Warranty conditions and exclusions apply. Visit www.ford.co.nz/owners/warranty for further information. The internationally awardwinning Ford Puma fuses stunning exterior design and sophisticated technology. Engineered for a busy lifestyle and packed with state-of-the-art features including: Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection2, Award-winning EcoBoost™ engine, Wireless charging3, FordPass Connect, Smart Storage – adjustable luggage floor 4

Gluyas Motor Group Chris Hart Vehicle Sales Manager Mob 027 439 0887

Ray McLaren Vehicle Sales Mob 027 602 3311

Adam Banks Vehicle Sales Mob 027 312 0028

www.gluyasford.nz 79 Kermode Street (03) 307 5800

Friday, September 18, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

MOTORING 29

It’s all about safety A

MOTORING SERVICES

major new international study has revealed the most, and least, valued technologies among luxury vehicle owners.

The J.D. Power 2020 US Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study of more than 82,500 respondents, provides an overview of how vehicle owners perceive advanced technology features.

The research found having a wide array of cameras which enhance driving visibility across multiple angles is rated by luxury vehicle owners as the most desired technology.

A camera rear-view mirror has the highest index score (894) followed by ground view camera (884).

Similarly, in the mass market segment, camera rear-view mirror also receives the highest overall score (889), followed by transparent trailer view (874) and ground view camera (858).

Among luxury owners, interior gesture controls – technology that allows the user to control various features in the vehicle using hand gestures instead of touching anything – is the lowest-rated technology by far across all satisfaction attributes.

The technology is not yet available in mass market vehicles.

Owners who have this feature on their vehicle experience a high rate of problems (36 problems per 100 vehicles), which is more than twice the rate of the next closest technology.

A high proportion (61 per cent) of these owners use the technology less than half of the time they drive, with 14 per cent having never tried it and 16 per cent having tried it but no longer using it.

The research also found many owners don’t trust technologies necessary for more automated driving.

Active driving assistance is designed so that the vehicle is able to perform functions such as acceleration, braking and steering, while the driver remains engaged in the driving task.

Some drivers mention the positive experience they have from using the system (e.g., lower stress and arriving at their destination more refreshed), yet this necessary step to achieve higher levels of automated driving is failing to earn the trust of most drivers who consider it to be annoying or distracting.

According to the study authors, there is

Volvo’s new cross traffic alert with brake support system.

wide variation in the execution strategy across brands for how the technology works and when or why it engages.

“The race never ends to develop ‘must have’ vehicle technologies,” said Kristin Kolodge, executive director of driver interaction & human machine interface research at J.D. Power.

“New technology continues to be a primary factor in the vehicle purchase decision. However, it’s critical for automakers to offer features that owners find intuitive and reliable.

“The user experience plays a major role in whether an owner will use the technology on a regular basis or abandon it and feel like they wasted their money.”

The researchers found Volvo Cars’

implementation of vehicle technology ranked higher than any other brand for its level of innovation.

Key findings showed that Volvo’s Oncoming Lane Mitigation (known as Automatic Emergency Steering in the study), Cross Traffic Alert with auto brake (Front and Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Rear Automatic Braking), and Pilot Assist (Active Driving Assistance) were among the most valued technologies.

“At Volvo we believe in applying technology with purpose, not just for the sake of it,” said Anders Gustafsson, Senior Vice President Americas and President and CEO, Volvo Car USA. “We have always been about safety. The innovation in our new cars adds to that

THE NAME IN COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR Your local authorised Mitsubishi Parts and Service We service and repair all makes and models Book your service at Malcom Lovett Automotive today MALCOLM LOVETT AUTOMOTIVE LTD

299 Havelock St, Ashburton 03 308 9109 mitsubishiadmin@malcolmlovett.co.nz

and the J.D. Power Tech Experience Index clearly shows how much our customers appreciate it.”

The study, now in its fifth year, has been redesigned for 2020 and specifically focuses on the most advanced technologies when they are first introduced in the market.

The TXI Innovation Index measures how effectively each brand brings these technologies to market, measured on a 1000-point scale. The index combines the level of adoption of new technologies for each brand with the excellence in execution. The execution measurement examines how much owners like the technologies and how many problems they experience while using them.

• Automotive servicing, repairs and diagnostics • Latest scan tools and service data • Cars, 4WDs, campervans • European, Japanese and everything in between • Vehicle transport and recovery Call Dave and the team in the Big Blue Shed, cnr McLean and John St Phone 03 308 6646

AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTICS & SERVICING

30 SPORT

Ashburton Guardian Friday, September 18, 2020

ASHBURTON

Anderton on the hunt Claire Anderton will try to continue her strong start to the new season when she heads to Ashburton today with a potential contender for the Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas.

The Wingatui trainer, who has two wins under her belt from only five runners so far in the new season, will saddle Petty’s Legacy in the Barneswood Farm Stakes Day 18 October 3YO. The unbeaten daughter of Sweynesse will jump from barrier 14, with Rohan Mudhoo booked for the ride.

Petty’s Legacy’s only previous start came in an 820m race at Wingatui on February 29, when she scored a tenacious victory over Chokito in a photo finish.

That rival had won her previous start and has scored in both subsequent appearances.

“It was a really good performance to win on debut,” Anderton said.

“But there’s a bit of a difference between an 800m race on her home track and what we’re asking her to do this week – an overnight trip up to Ashburton, and racing first-up against a good field of three-year-olds.

“But I think her build-up has gone pretty well, apart from the fact that she was entered for a three-year-old race at Wingatui a couple of weeks ago that didn’t get enough entries to run.

“Her work’s been good leading into this and I’m happy with her.

“We could have done with a better draw for this week, but that’s beyond our control. We’re hoping she’ll run well.”

Raced by the Southern Ness Syndicate, Petty’s Legacy holds a nomination for the New Zealand 1000 Guineas at Riccarton on November 14.

“The 1000 Guineas is definitely Plan A, and it would be absolutely fantastic if we could get her there,” Anderton said.

“But there’s a lot of water to go under the bridge between now and then.

RUGBY

Changes up front for the Hammers

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

Petty’s Legacy will be out to chase further success at Ashburton today.

“She’s got to prove that she’s up to that sort of level.

“She’s up against some talented opposition tomorrow, so how she performs will give us a good idea of whether we should continue along the Guineas path or not.

“Even if we can’t quite get her to the 1000 Guineas, I think we can still look forward to some nice three-year-old races with her around Christmas and the New Year.”

Anderton has found a rich vein of form with her small team in recent weeks, winning races at Wingatui with Club Spirit and I’m A Tiger.

“I’ve got a nice wee team at the moment who are performing well, and I’m lucky enough to have the support of a love-

ly group of owners,” Anderton said.

“It’s been great to have some early success to start off the new season.

“You have to really enjoy that when it happens, because we all know it’s not always the case in racing.

“I’ve got a team of five in work at the moment.

“Three of them are at racing stage, and there’s another couple of young ones as well.

“One of those might get up to racing in this preparation, and the other one’s just having a bit of education this time in.”

A notable absentee from Anderton’s stable this season is black-type performer The Precious One, whose career ended with an unplaced finish in the

M6 Ashburton gallops

PHOTO WILD RANGE PHOTOGRAPHY

South Island Breeders’ in March this year.

The daughter of Darci Brahma and The Jewel raced in the colours of owner-breeders the Dennis Brothers. She won five of her 20 starts, headed by the Listed Hazlett Stakes last year.

“She’s gone to stud this season,” Anderton said.

“She was a lovely horse, and I don’t think we ever saw the best of her. She had such bad luck with injuries throughout her career.

“I’m glad that we got that Listed win, but I wish we’d had the chance to have a long, injury-free preparation with her. I think she could have achieved a lot more.

“But she was certainly a delight to have in the stable.”

Mid Canterbury coaching staff have rung the changes in the engine room ahead of their only home game this year, against North Otago.

Jason Rickard and Dale Palmer have made five changes to the starting 15, all in the forward pack that outclassed Buller in Hanmer last week.

Harry Ashworth starts at 7 in place of Luke Gilbert, who was sick during the week.

Elsewhere, Hamish Finnie starts at loosehead for Hamish Allen who drops to the bench, with Adam Williamson packing down on the tighthead.

Alipeti Polutele starts at lock with Lote Nasiga reverting to the blindside.

Iromi Dawai also returns in the second row, with Matthew Stone left out altogether.

Hooker Elama Touli comes back into the run-on side in place of Callum Burrell, who goes back to the bench.

Lloyd Stephens, the squad’s sole senior B representative and Celtic’s Cam Butler get their first opportunity of the competition from the bench.

Kickoff is at 2.30pm tomorrow from the Hinds Domain.

Mid Canterbury: 1. Hamish Finnie, 2. Elama Touli, 3.

Adam Williamson, 4. Alipeti Polutele, 5. Iromi Dawai, 6. Lote Nasiga, 7.

Harry Ashworth, 8. Seta Koroitamana, 9. Tyler Blackburn (captain), 10.

Nathan McCloy, 11. Tait Chisman, 12.

Paovale Sofai, 13. Matthew Holmes, 14. Raitube Vasurakuta, 15. Inoke Tonga Reserves: Callum Burrell, Hamish Allen, Lloyd Stephens, Evan Blyth, Harvey Blyth, Lepani Seitava, Cam Butler.

Today at Ashburton Raceway

R1 Mt Somers Honey Mdn $10,000 1600m Type: MDN 12:02 1 0229x Danny Green J D Laking (8) 58.5 2 7x853 Eisenhower Gosen Jogo 58.5 3 4x930 On The Rivet T R Moseley (13) 58.5 4 6x65 Point Break L Callaway (11) 58.5 5 8x000 Magie Noire Rohan Mudhoo (7) (A2) 58.5 6 07x00 Mazzoni K Chowdhoory (12) (A1) 58.5 7 64383 Miss Oaks K Asano (3) (A1) 56.5 8 893 Turn Your Eyes A Comignaghi (6) 56.5 9 0x946 Repulse Z Bholah (5) (A3) 56.5 10 0x487 Spindleshanks Brett Murray 56.5 11 x7808 Nifty A Balloo (1) 56.5 12 6x890 Tennessee Rock R Beeharry (14) (A3) 56.5 13 709 Wendy Darling B B Hong (4) 56.5 14 8x9 Tappy’s Lad C W Johnson (2) 56 R2 Kaiso Syndicate Mdn $10,000 1600mMDN 12:32 1 37 Jack The Ripper T R Moseley (8) 58.5 2 x804x Maxwell K Chowdhoory (1) (A1) 58.5 3 450x9 Kristofferson D Prastiyou (4) 58.5 4 47x90 Van Halen C R Barnes (13) 58.5 5 68 Little John J D Laking (6) 58.5 6 98x60 Klassic Zed L Callaway (9) 58.5 7 9x80 Not Usual Wings A Comignaghi (3) 58.5 8 56283 Aquattack C W Johnson (10) 56.5 9 27x92 Super Tap Rohan Mudhoo (12) (A2) 56.5 10 9x464 Blackjakk Y Y Chew (2) (A4) 56.5 11 x7x85 Last Hoorah B M Murray (14) 56.5 12 0 Middle Island R Beeharry (11) (A3) 56.5 13 0x788 Trekolure T Jonker (7) 56.5 14 66x7 Vardon Road K Asano (5) (A1) 56.5 R3 Dave & Jill Quigley Mdn $10,000 1250m Type: MDN 13:07 1 x2232 Goose Bay Y Y Chew (2) (A4) 58.5 2 Southern Ocean K Mudhoo (7) 58.5 3 3x972 Meritorious C R Barnes (12) 56.5 4 x0300 Ophelia Rose 56.5 56.5 5 x447x Authentic Charm 6 7450x Chitter Chat R D Beeharry (10) (A3) 56.5 7 6370x Sweet Dreams S L Wynne (6) 56.5

8 48x07 Queen Of The Prom L Callaway (15) 54 9 2x25 Stella Creek Ms K Williams (1) 54 10 4 Miss Tycoon Rose Chowdhoory (3) (A1) 54 11 8x Chamonix 54 12 9x0 Miss Penvose B M Murray (8) 54 13 Street Fightin Man 56 14 Spook Rohan Mudhoo (4) (A2) 58.5 15 Izzy Houdini R Cuneen (5) 56.5 16 8 One More Chance 56 17 0 Vague 56.5 18 2678x Resuscitate 58.5 R4 Rd Petroleum Mdn $10,000 1250mMDN 13:42 1 323 Lady Canto Ms K Williams (8) 56.5 2 33 Drift On By C A Campbell (4) (A1) 56.5 3 535x Qiji Olympia L Callaway (15) 56.5 4 x046x Emma’s Chance R Beeharry (11) (A3) 56.5 5 x5865 Tradition G A Jogoo (18) 56.5 6 2 She’s Recommended T Moseley (14) 54 7 4 Sooo Dusty K Asano (3) (A1) 54 8 4x0x Popcorn Kate Chris Johnson 54 9 6 Elizabeth Rose A Comignaghi (5) 54 10

Florentia Rohan Mudhoo (17) (A2) 54 11

Green Express A Balloo (6) 54 12

Kitty Cugat K Mudhoo (2) 54 13

Street Fightin Man 56 14

Spook 58.5 15

Izzy Houdini 56.5 16 8 One More Chance 56 56.5 17 0 Vague 18 2678x Resuscitate 58.5 R5 Paul Brand (BM65) $10,000 1250m Type:BM65 14:17 1 126x3 Louie Louie C W Johnson (16) 59 2 41205 Paint Me Red K Mudhoo (15) 59 3 7312x Aristotle R Cuneen (7) 58.5 4 x0x34 Dutch Courage J D Laking (3) 58 5 2144x Bordeaux Le Rouge S L Wynne (2) 57.5 6 68462 Arnage Ms K Williams (5) 57.5 7 89406 Expressive T R Moseley (10) 57.5 8 4x12x Our Frankie K Chowdhoory (4) (A1) 57.5

9 6x71 Irish Girl L Callaway (12) 57 10 42x31 Ripa Ruby A Comignaghi (13) 57 11 140x Can’t Say Enough R Mudhoo (1) (A2) 56.5 12 207x0 Where Angels Walk G A Jogoo (18) 56 13 36x97 Admiral Rous D R Bothamley (6) 57.5 14 77x09 She’s A Smash Hit 55 15 5x058 Miss Tilly Winks 54 16 0x800 Our Prom King 56 17 69x0x Benaud 55.5 18 6098x Tarabeebee 54 R6 Gary Mccormick T’port Hcp (91) $15,000 1250m Type:RST91 14:51 1 x5633 Rocanto Y Y Chew (4) (A4) 62 2 314x6 Johnny Jones C K Kwo (8) (A2) 61 3 61240 Saber K Chowdhoory (11) (A1) 58.5 4 67x90 Pippi Rea 57.5 5 0x000 Darci Mac C A Campbell (6) (A1) 56.5 6 455x1 Equinox Rohan Mudhoo (12) (A2) 55 7 x6126 Scarfi Ms K Williams (10) 54 8 15x01 Gigolo George T R Moseley (2) 54 9 x3444 Devious S L Wynne (1) 54 10 1x30x Green Dispatch A Comignaghi (13) 54 54 11 8209x Miss Doherty 12 3346x Solomon C R Barnes (3) 54 54 13 25x0x Jessie Janet R7 Barnswood Farm Stks Day 18/10 $10,000 1250m Type:OPEN 15:28 1 x5612 Zoltan T R Moseley (16) 57.5 2 17 Show Bazz R Cuneen (6) 57.5 3 1x321 Eva James S L Wynne (4) 56.5 4 104x6 Lovebug K Chowdhoory (5) (A1) 56.5 5 57x3 Koputaroa C W Johnson (8) 56 6 0 Jack Attack Ms K Williams (3) 56 7

Mister Reliable 56 8 1x Petty’s Legacy R Mudhoo (14) (A2) 55.5 9 329x4 Showemhowitsdone B M Murray (10) 54 10 x35x0 Pikey Princess C R Barnes (7) 54 11 0x Decisive A Comignaghi (9) 54 12 Bluegrass Dixie G A Jogoo (2) 54 54 13 088x0 Follow Your Heart

14 2144x Bordeaux Le Rouge 57.5 15 4 Sooo Dusty 54 16

Florentia 54 R8 Sims Bakery Hcp (87) $15,000 1400m Type: RST 87 16:02 1 171x9 Neeson K Asano (3) (A1) 62 2 84731 Raise You Ten C A Campbell (13) (A1) 61.5 3 x9036 Belle Fascino S L Wynne (10) 59 4 76548 Dynamic C W Johnson (11) 58 5 65x77 Remington Rohan Mudhoo (9) (A2) 57.5 6 1x009 Nowhere Man K Chowdhoory (12) (A1) 57 7 517x5 The Growler Ms K Williams (8) 56.5 8 196x0 El Bee Jack A Comignaghi (4) 56 9 8x0x4 Spider L Callaway (6) 55.5 10 398x0 Gifted T Jonker (5) 54 11 9x164 Linedanceking A Balloo (1) 54 12 31583 Papagena Terry Moseley 54 13 8x708 Jewel Of Patch 54 R9 Richie McCrea Painting Hcp-90 $15,000 2200m Type:RST90 16:37 1 x0500 Kaharau Rohan Mudhoo (17) (A2) 62 2 x1803 Orepuki Lad J D Laking (1) 57.5 3 x4066 Riviera Rock S L Wynne (3) 56.5 4 9x221 Splendior C A Campbell (4) (A1) 54 5 8x08x Pamir C K Kwo (12) (A2) 54 6 x0008 Strad K Chowdhoory (18) (A1) 54 7 71050 Hunua Hank Ms K Williams (5) 54 8 x1056 Stop Making Sense A Balloo (14) 54 9 60048 Beam Me Up Scotty C R Barnes (2) 54 10 3x001 Vee Twelve T R Moseley (13) 54 11 31203 Reliably Perky K Asano (8) (A1) 54 12 80304 Hot Tap G A Jogoo (10) 54 13 2008 Nathan Detroit A Comignaghi (15) 54 14 40x00 Tamalin Rahual Beeharry 54 15 34489 Redesdale 54 16 590 Producer 54 17 0x600 Pickup 54 18 7x853 Eisenhower 54 R10 Gilbert Butterick Mem. (BM65) $10,000 1600m Type:BM65 17:12

1 25x50 Khafeef J D Laking (7) 59 2 109x9 Trumpet S L Wynne (12) 58 3 90756 Montserrat R Cuneen (10) 57.5 4 047x9 Red River Rock K Asano (4) (A1) 57.5 5 90x06 Rivaldo A Comignaghi (16) 57.5 6 4x5x0 Master Lincoln Tanya Jonker 57 7 0x600 Pickup D R Bothamley (19) 57 8 020x7 Bridget Town C A Campbell (2) (A1) 56.5 9 0x391 Mah Girl C R Barnes (5) 56.5 10 53035 Van Diamond C W Johnson (11) 56.5 11 9x004 Sweet Oak B B Hong (6) 56 12 18x08 Zareeba B M Murray (3) 56 13 x8840 Takeitlikeaman R Beeharry (15) (A3) 55.5 14 389x0 Super Girl G A Jogoo (18) 54 15 x0000 Pure Class 54 16 x0508 Devil’s Staircase 54 17 590 Producer 55 18 x0609 Shock And Awe 54 19 800x8 Miss Diorella 54 R11 Tony Prendergast Mem. (BM65) $10,000 1600m Type: BM65 17:42 1 54890 Are You Cereal T Jonker (3) 59 2 71300 Oceans Away D R Bothamley (9) 58.5 3 x744x Panzer K Chowdhoory (14) (A1) 58.5 4 44x43 Blackbook S L Wynne (15) 58 5 17037 The Buffer L Callaway (11) 58 6 x1093 Jiminy Cricket J D Laking (1) 57.5 7 0x005 Outram C A Campbell (2) (A1) 57.5 8 00x01 Vermont B M Murray (8) 57 9 70 Effervescent Rohan Mudhoo (4) (A2) 57 10 20x03 Granite Ridge C R Barnes (13) 57 11 70x75 Never Back Down K Mudhoo (19) 56.5 12 4000 Noah R Cuneen (16) 56.5 13 1x307 Secretaria Ms K Williams (18) 55.5 14 269x9 Sure Is A Comignaghi (5) 54 15 x0000 Pure Class 54 54 16 x0508 Devil’s Staircase 17 590 Producer 55 18 x0609 Shock And Awe 54 19 800x8 Miss Diorella 54

Friday, September 18, 2020 Ashburton Guardian TENNIS

Cream rises to the top

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

The big guns were out in force in Ashburton at the weekend as the upcoming tennis season was given a dress rehearsal.

About 60 participants took to the court for the JTT Ashburton Sunday Classic, including some of the region’s biggest and brightest with the racket.

Diego Quispe-Kim and Southern club hotshot Jess Aldridge were the chief winners of the day after clinching the open men’s and women’s titles respectively.

It was not a great surprise to see Quispe-Kim the last man standing in the open grade.

His victory came off the back of wins over Caleb Middlemiss (6-1, 6-0), fourth seed Peter Leonard (6-0, 6-0) and second seed Tyler Leonard in the final.

The New Zealand age grade champion took just over an hour in toppling Leonard 6-2, 6-0.

It was not as clear-cut in the women’s side of the draw as Aldridge outlasted top seed Maia Elisha Liu in the competition’s decider.

The first set went to a tie-breaker with Aldridge prevailing 7-6 (2) before stomping the follow up set 6-1.

En route to the final she knocked over Angela Ciora and third seed Sophia Amyes.

Other winners on Sunday included Josh Johnson Karathra (14s boys’) and Riley Breen (12s boys’).

Josh Karathra took out the 14s Boys’ event at the JTT Ashburton Sunday Classic on Sunday.

PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 130920-HM-018

SPORT 31

HOCKEY

Methven, Hampstead Blue to face off A bumper weekend of local hockey begins tonight as the top two teams in the women’s first grade clash at the NBS Turf in the final.

Methven take on Hampstead Blue in the decider, in what is set to be an absorbing contest in their fifth meeting this season.

While top qualifier Methven were comfortable in beating Wakanui 5-0 in last week’s semi-final, Hampstead Blue needed a shootout to beat Hampstead in the other qualifier after it finished 0-0 at the end of regulation time.

Hampstead Blue have arguably had the wood over Methven despite finishing below that club in the standings.

In their previous four clashes, Hampstead Blue have registered two wins over the competition frontrunners alongside a draw and a loss.

It was the only two defeats Methven had suffered this season, while Hampstead Blue also dropped games to Hampstead and Wakanui during the round robin to finish second qualifier.

Several other Mid Canterbury outfits will be vying for silverware this weekend at senior level in South Canterbury’s competition.

CROQUET

100-year celebrations begin

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

Methven croquet club’s season got under way on Tuesday.

The privilege of hitting the first ball went to long time club member Anne Ridge.

While all eyes were on Ridge and her opening stroke, there was a tinge of excitement around the 2020 opening, as the club turns 100 this year.

Club secretary Heather Santy said they will be celebrating their 100th in December.

“We are looking at having a dinner on the Friday night and then an invitational tournament the following day.”

For a while the club membership had dwindled to single digits, and the future looked a bit bleak.

The plucky committee were not ready to give up, and in a bid to boost numbers the association croquet players bit the bullet and agreed to include the faster-paced golf croquet on their programme.

Santy said the plan worked a treat, and membership numbers quickly trebled.

Having new members walk through the door is a two-fold win for the club.

Clearly clubs always welcome fresh faces into the fray, but on the practical side Santy pointed out more members means more funds.

The club’s biggest expense is maintaining the croquet lawn and the hedge, she said.

“Nobody comes and mows the lawn for free.”

Anne Ridge hits the first ball of the new season at Methven croquet.

PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 150920-HM-205

32 PUZZLESand horoscopes Puzzles Ashburton Guardian Friday, September 18, 2020

Cryptic crossword 1

2

3

7

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

4

5

Your Stars

6

8 9

10

11 12

13

14

15

16

17 18

19

20

21 22

23

24

25

ACROSS 1. Senior students, perhaps, may be aristocratic (4-5) 5. Scott’s Roy would take something from one (3) 7. Being mean, one loses head − and arm, almost (4) 8. If Vestal is so disposed there may be a joyous celebration (8) 10. One for the monarchy Tory could sail with (8) 11. Be acquainted with a ski centre at present (4) 13. Managed not to meet the party, dog having lost heart to editor (6) 15. Supplies needs of the Queen among spiteful people (6) 18. Promising to look like Ena Harkess? (4) 19. Introduction made before blame can be attributed to it (8) 22. Where to walk with the infantry on the way (8) 23. It is profound, but is done on leaving the East quietly (4) 24. A girl men would first lose their head to follow (3) 25. Need us to gain the 3Rs in order to yield to it (9) DOWN 1. The number of an old English county in part (7) 2. Unexpected profit made by the elegy poet, around five (5) 3. Is reluctant to give poetry a start (6) 4. Parts of match one devises questions for in examination (4) 5. What’s coming in that is concerned with the meeting-place (7) 6. It is not as high as the Spanish in an obeisance (5) 9. It’s hardly a comedown for the French in the collection (5) 12. Cold dish for a youngster from Cape Town (5) 14. I’d turned up with wrong body of sheriff’s men to get rid of (7) 16. One who is off may have the rail to support (7) 17. Trace out the right part of a volcano (6) 18. Trumps the appropriate neckwear for Elizabethans? (5) 20. It will curve round the end of the bowl and mix in smoothly (5) 21. Piece of music means nothing to a Manx cat (4)

WordWheel Insert the missing letter to complete an eight-letter word reading clockwise or anti-clockwise.

WordWheel 778

A L Quick crossword 1

2

3

4

5

6

?

L

L Y E S

7

Insert the missing letter to complete an

8

eight-letter word reading clockwise or Previous solution: VOLATILE anticlockwise. Previous solution: VOLATILE

9

10

11

12

13

14 15

19

16

20

17

21

18

22

23

ACROSS 7. Various (13) 8. Dead (8) 9. Cast off (4) 10. Rivulet (6) 12. Swindles (6) 14. Type (3) 15. Cowardly (6) 17. Method (6) 19. Lean (4) 21. Took a chance (3,1,4) 23. Win everything (5,3,5)

DOWN 1. Ominous (8) 2. Elaborate plan of action (6) 3. Run away (4) 4. Searches destructively (8) 5. Tenant (6) 6. Sand hill (4) 11. Less than half (8) 13. Hold dear (8) 16. Facade (6) 18. Grief (6) 20. Wail (4) 22. Require (4)

WordBuilder WordBuilder

D A E W S WordBuilder D A E W S

882

882

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.

There’s at least one five-letter word.

Good Verywords Good of 15 three Excellent 17 How 12 many 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.

There’s at least one five-letter word. sew, swive, Previous solution: Good 12 Very Good sei, 15 Excellent 17 vie, vies, view, views, wis, wise, wives

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Transitions are disruptive, but don’t let that stop you from making a change.

You’ll be so glad you seized the opportunity, and then it won’t take you very long to settle into a new groove.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): When you slip into that certain mindset, it’s as though you can fix anything. From the smallest decision to the grandest long-term plan, there are no problems that resist clear thinking.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): When it’s not convenient, practical or safe to travel in the typical ways, micro travel may be just as fortifying. There is so much you haven’t seen in your own backyard.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Your productivity today will have everything to do with the amount of interference you get from yourself. Why would you interfere with your own work? A wonderful question only you know the answer to.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Emotions come and go. Moods settle in for a handful of minutes or hours or days. Today, you have a talent for shaking off certain feelings and turning them around before they settle into full-blown moods.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): It takes guts to be assertive, but the alternative is that you let your wishes, preferences and needs go unknown and run the risk of later becoming unsatisfied or disgruntled.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You know the way you talk to yourself profoundly impacts your mood, and yet, often, you are not aware of the particulars. Today, there will be benefits to listening closely to that you-to-you dialogue.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Is it really possible to organise your thoughts? How? Alphabetical? First come, first served? By numerical urgency level? You’ll intuitively stumble upon the best way and have astounding clarity for the effort.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You’ll find a simple path to feeling better. Pause to reflect on what happened, what you felt about it and whether there might be another way to think about it than the reaction that caused you such pain.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): To irrationally anticipate future threats or dangers is just an overactive version of the related rational skill. Consider your vigilance a talent, and then rely on outside opinions to keep yourself in check.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Words that follow lines of logic and heart connect you to humanity – illogical, heartfelt words perhaps even more so. Logic without heart is practically useless, if not dangerous today.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You are trying to have more discipline. Occasional lapses don’t mean too much. What makes a difference is what you do most often and persistently. Don’t quit.

Previous cryptic solution

Across: 1. Origin 4. Campus 9. Nothing 10. Nyala 11. Tige 12. Mist 13. Ego 15. Rain 16. Itch 19. Orc 21. Malt 22. Grab 24. Imply 25. Surgeon 26. Tirade 27. Posset 9 5 1 Down: 1. Ornithologist 2. Integer 3. Iris 5. Annotate 6. Plate 7. Shadow cabinet 8. Again 14. Dismayed5 17. Harness 18. Blasé 20. Caper 23. Trio

8

1 7 8 6 9 1 Across: 1. Displace 7. Aware 8. Reassures 9. Tar 10. Ship 3 16.

5 Spin 1 8 11. Luxury 13. Peace offering 15. Sombre 18. Age 20. Innermost 21. Trend 22. Get ahead 9 3 4 6 Down: 1. Dares 2. Stamina 3. Last 4. Circumference 5. Tasty www.thepuzzlecompany.co.nz 9 4 Previous solution: sei, sew, swive, vie, 6. Jeering 7. Assured 12. Mermaid 13. Penalty 14. Improve vies, view, views, wis, wise, wives 15.

Sever 17.

Noted 19.

Aria 2 1 18/9 7 4 55 3 2 9 4 1 6 PREVIOUS SOLUTIONS Sudoku Fill the grid so that every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

6 824 77 9 2 5 91 3 32 7 9 4 1 5 2 6 18 9 8 1 3 7 3 8 3 9 47 4 5 2 1 6 6 5 8 2 6 9 3 4 1 7 3 7 8 6 9 5 8 7 8 7 4 6 3 5 7 1 8 9 2 9 7 1 9 1 2 3 4 8 6 5 7 3 5 8 2 6 2 61 4 3 95 13 9 7 8 4 2 3 6 1 5 4 7 8 9 4 9 8 8 1 9 5 7 2 5

2 8 5 4 7 4 2 5 1 1 9 7 9

6

2

3

2

Previous quick solution

8 1 4 6

1 2 6 7 9 8 6

7 4 HARD

MEDIUM

2 8 7 4 6 1 3 9 5

3

9 8 7 1 6 5 3 4 2

8 4 5 9 3 7 1 2 6 1 8 6 2 7 5 4 3 9

4 3 2 6 1 9 8 5 7

5 9 7 4 3 8 6 2 1

8 7 3 5 6 1 9 4 2

6 4 5 7 9 2 3 1 8

2 1 9 8 4 3 5 7 6

3 2 4 1 8 6 7 9 5

7 5 8 9 2 4 1 6 3

9 6 1 3 5 7 2 8 4

WHAT’S ON Every day

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

10am

Every Tue and Fri

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

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

Methven Maternity Hospital display, many Methven residents were born in this hospital.

Visit our museum and view the display.

Why not try your hand at nappy folding!

On till the end of July, Tuesday and Friday.

2pm - 4pm

Every Wed

Ashburton open coffee mornings Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street

September 18

New Zealand Army Band Live Event Centre Join the New Zealand Army Band in Concert, for a memorable evening of music.

This variety concert will feature world class vocal and instrumental soloists and include Big Band, Classical and Brass Band music for all ages.

Tickets (fees apply*) Adults $25 / Senior $20/ Child under 18 $10/ Family (2 adult, 2children) $60 7.30 pm

September 20

From Scratch Ashburton Trust Event Centre From Scratch is like no other.

It has its own characteristic Pacific-region sound, performed on a unique array of original, DIY invented instruments, including their PVC slaptubes.

From Scratch guide their audience through a magical journey, part sculpture, part music, part ritual. Open hat.

2pm

September 20

Belated Fathers’ Day Event The Plains Railway Complex will be open, with vintage Railcar Rides operating (Dads ride free with a fare-paying child), The Ashburton Fire Museum, Historic Museum Village, Ashburton Woodworkers will be open and take a miniature Train Ride with the Ashburton Steam & Model Engineers.

Coffee and hot food available.

Find us in the Tinwald Domain, Maronan Road, Tinwald. Phone: 033089600 Facebook: The Plains Railway & Historical Museum 11am - 4pm

September 28

The Mid Town Mardi Gras Over 70 stalls and fundraisers ---20 new stallholders this year plus all the favourties.

NZ Army Band and entertainment during the day.

One lucky shopper will win a wheelbarrow fill of goodies on the day.

9am till 4pm

Friday, September 18, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

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

All welcome! Child-friendly location.

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

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

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

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

Donations appreciated.

3 - 4.30pm

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

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

September 29

The Shows Must Go On Dust off those musical theatre cobwebs and return to your seats to indulge in the magic of the very best songs from stage and screen.

Featuring an all-star cast of New Zealand voices from the international stage, this glittering concert of musical theatre showstoppers is not one to miss. The Shows Must Go On features a spectacular song list of your favourite toe-tapping numbers from the world’s greatest musicals including The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Hairspray, Dreamgirls, The Greatest Showman, We Will Rock You and Priscilla Queen of the Desert. With stunning backdrops and theatrical staging, The Shows Must Go On is a night set to delight.

Featuring an exquisite cast of some of our best international performers, The Shows Must Go On will be a night to remember. https://www.theshows.co.nz/ Tickets (fees apply*) Adult $89.90 | Senior + Groups 8+ $79.90 7.30pm

October 9 and 10

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

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

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

October 10

St David’s Church Fair &

10.30am - 12 noon

CLASSIFIEDS 33

SPORT

Every Sat

The Ashburton Toy Library 106 Victoria Street, the Triangle.

Open for toy exchange.

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

10am - 3pm

Every Sun to Fri

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

1pm - 3pm

Last Sun of every month

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

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

2pm - 6pm

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

9am to11-30am

October 14

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

Showcasing our 2020 collection that has everything a cyclecentric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is unashamedly and utterly designed and devised for the two wheel devotee!

Adults $22, under 17 $17.

7pm - 9.15pm

October 15

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

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

October 17

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

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

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

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

Hampstead Rugby & All Sports Club Bowling Section We would like to invite you to join us on our season opening day Being held on Saturday 19th September, starting at 2pm 79 Cambridge Street New bowlers young and not so much Come enjoy a great afternoon of lawn bowls with our existing members Please wear flat shoes, whites not necessary All welcome

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ANGELA and Ava, 2 Asian lady special, excellent service, in/out calls.

Phone 022 5725 823.

STYLISH, mid 60’s in Ashburton Monday 21st and every fortnight. No texts 0274 378 345.

GARDENING

PEA STRAW $5. 2.3km past the airport. 124 Single Tree Road. Saturday mornings 9am to 12pm. Phone or text 027 734 6005 for weeknight deliveries $6 each Ashburton.

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)

Call the Guardian today for your situations vacant advertising requirements.

307 7900

www.realestatenewzealand.net.nz

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 12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

Looking for a new person to join your business?

Your Local Real Estate Company ‘Supporting Our Community’

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.

PUBLIC NOTICES DEADLINES Ashburton Guardian RUN-ON classifieds close at 4.30pm, DISPLAY classifieds close at 2pm. Every week day, and on the day prior to insertion.

Phone 03 307 7965.

P: 033086173 E: admin@renz.net.nz Trevor Hurley Real Estate Ltd LREA - MREINZ

Daily Diary FRIDAY , SEPTEMBER 18 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

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

10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 9am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Toys to hire, the Triangle, 106 Victoria Street, look us up on facebook - Ashburton toy library.

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

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

10am ASHBURTON SAILING CLUB.

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

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

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

welcome. Park Street.

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

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

BBQ fundraiser and promotional day. Mitre 10 Mega carpark, Moore Street, Ashburton.

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

10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven.

10.15am ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet. Allenton Sports

Club, Cavendish Street.

1pm - 4pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet, singles or doubles - new players welcome.

Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

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

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

Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

34 TELEVISION/WEATHER

Ashburton Guardian Friday, September 18, 2020

Friday, September 18, 2020 tVNZ 1

tVNZ 2

©TVNZ 2020

©TVNZ 2020

tHREE

PRIME

CHOICE

MAORI

Miranda, at 8:55pm

Man Of Steel, at 7:30pm

Transformers – The Last Knight, at 7:30pm

Seal Team, at 8:30pm

Ugly House To Lovely House, at 7:30pm

6am Breakfast 9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3 0 10am Tipping Point 3 0 11am The Chase 3 0 Noon 1 News At Midday 0 12:30 Emmerdale PG 0 1pm Coronation Street PG 3 0 2pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show PG 3 0 3pm Tipping Point 0 4pm Te Karere 2 4:30 One World Kitchen 0 5pm The Chase 3 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 House Rules – High Stakes The teams have their work on Lenore’s house appraised as their total scores are tallied and displayed on the scoreboard. 0 8:55 Miranda PG 3 Miranda makes an effort to get over Gary’s departure to Hong Kong by reinventing herself as a worldlier, sophisticated woman. 0 9:30 The Secrets She Keeps 16L Supermarket shelf-stacker Agatha is obsessed with Meghan’s seemingly perfect life, but is there more to her envious gaze? 0 10:30 1 News Tonight 0 11pm Project Blue Book 16VL 0 11:55 Dinner Date 3 0

6:30 Book Hungry Bears 3 0 6:50 Maia The Brave 3 0 7am We Bare Bears 3 0 7:25 Beyblade Burst Rise 3 0 7:50 Miraculous – Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 0 8:15 Esme And Roy 0 8:35 Moon And Me 3 9am Dorothy And The Wizard Of Oz 3 9:10 Religious Programming 10:10 Neighbours 3 0 10:40 Murphy Brown 0 11:10 Grey’s Anatomy MC 3 0 12:10 Come Dine With Me Couples 1:10 Judge Rinder PG 2:05 The Middle 3 0 2:30 Home And Away PG 3 0 3pm Shortland Street PG 3 0 3:35 Bluey 0 3:40 The New Legends Of Monkey PGV 3 0 4:05 Brain Busters 0 4:35 Friends 3 0 5:05 The Simpsons 3 0 5:35 The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6pm Neighbours PGC 0 6:30 Home And Away PG 0 7pm Shortland Street PG 0 7:30 M Man Of Steel MV 2013 Action. Searching for answers about where he came from, a young Superman faces a new threat, and must let the hero in himself emerge if he is to save the world. Henry Cavill, Amy Adams. 0 10pm The Sex Clinic 16LS 0 10:55 2 Broke Girls M 3 0 11:25 Instant Hotel 3 Saturday 12:25 Alone Together PG 3 0 1:10 Shortland Street PG 3 0 1:35 Regular Show 3 1:45 Infomercials 2:45 Once Upon A Time PG 3 0 4:20 Scrubs 3 0 4:45 Emmerdale PG 3 0 5:10 Neighbours PGC 3 0 5:35 The Lodge 3 0

6am The AM Show 9am The Café PG 10am Infomercials 3 11:25 Millionaire Hot Seat 3 0 12:20 Face The Truth PG 3 (Part 2) 12:50 Dr Phil PG 1:45 Love Island USA PG 2:45 MasterChef UK – The Professionals PG 4pm The Fishing Show Classics PG The best fishing action from around New Zealand and the world. 0 4:30 NewsHub Live At 4:30pm 5pm Millionaire Hot Seat 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm The Project 7:30 M Transformers – The Last Knight M 2017 Action. With the Autobots warring against the Decepticons, humans find themselves on the side-lines, but the secret to a peaceful future lies in the past. Mark Wahlberg, Josh Duhamel. 0 10:20 NewsHub Late 10:50 Bob’s Burgers PG On a family trip to the mall, Tina is mistaken for a sleeping boy’s girlfriend; Gene and Louise are turned loose on motorised animals.

11:20 The Goldbergs PG 3 When Adam tries to start a Mel Brooks club after he sees the movie Spaceballs, Jackie mistakes his advertisement for political satire, and puts it in the school paper. 0 11:45 Millionaire Hot Seat 3 0 12:40 Infomercials 3

6am Jeopardy 3 6:25 Top Wing 3 0 6:50 Ready Set Dance 6:55 Butterbean’s Café 3 0 7:20 Double Dare 0 7:45 Henry Danger 3 8:10 The Moe Show 3 0 8:40 Batman – The Animated Series 3 0 9:05 A Place In The Sun 3 10am The Doctors PGC 11am The Nineties PGC 3 0 Noon Hot Bench PG 12:30 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road PGL 3 0 1:30 Married…

With Children PGL 3 2pm The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PG 3pm Wheel Of Fortune 3 3:30 Jeopardy 3 4pm American Pickers PG 5pm Frasier 3 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm Storage Hunters PG 3 0 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 The Force MC 0 8pm Border Security PG 0 8:30 Seal Team MVC In Azerbaijan, Bravo Team help an American soldier retake a power plant to stop political unrest in the area; the team welcome a new commanding officer. 0 9:30 Raw PGV 10:30 Suits – Jessica Pearson MVLC Jessica’s reputation in the press puts the police contract in danger; the press criticises Mayor Novak when news of Jessica’s hiring becomes public. 0 11:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PG Saturday 12:30 Cycling – Tour De France (HLS) 1am Closedown

6am Gardeners’ World 7am Gordon Ramsay – Ultimate Home Cooking 7:30 Field Trip With Curtis Stone 8am Earthflight 9am Baggage Battles 9:30 Uncommon Grounds PGC 10:30 Mysteries At The Museum PGC 11:30 Salvage Hunters 12:30 Treasures Decoded PGC 1:30 Lost In Transmission 2:30 Ice Vikings PGCLV 3:30 Deadly Australians 4:30 James Martin’s Islands To Highlands 5:30 Mysteries At The Museum 6:30 Salvage Hunters 7:30 Ugly House To Lovely House British architect George Clarke, with the help of other architects, gives a makeover to unloved homes in Britain.

8:30 Money For Nothing 9:30 Best Laid Plans 10:30 Salvage Hunters 11:30 Mysteries At The Museum Saturday 12:30 James Martin’s Islands To Highlands 1:30 Baggage Battles 2am Off The Beaten Track With Kate Humble 2:30 Paul Hollywood – A Baker’s Life 3am Deadly Australians 4am Money For Nothing 5am Mysteries At The Museum

Saturday

12:50 Te Karere 3 2 1:10 Infomercials 0

BRAVO 10am Judge Jerry 3 10:30 How Do I Look? 3 11:30 Snapped M 3 12:25 The Kelly Clarkson Show 1:30 The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills M 3 2:30 Below Deck – Mediterranean PG 3 3:30 Southern Charm PG 3 4:30 Millionaire Matchmaker PG 3 5:30 Keeping Up With The Kardashians PG 3 6:30 Million Dollar Listing LA 3 7:30 50 Ways To Kill Your Mum Baz and Nancy encounter ostriches, lions, and great white sharks in South Africa, and a bungee jump is also on the to-do list.

8:30 M The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo 16 3 2011 Crime Drama. As a journalist is helped in his search for a woman who has been missing for 40 years by a young computer hacker, they uncover massive corruption.

Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Christopher Plummer.

11:35 Buried In The Backyard 16 3 12:25 Infomercials

SKY 5 6am Jeopardy! 6:25 Wheel Of Fortune 6:45 The Simpsons PG 7:10 Survivor Worlds Apart PG 8am The Force MC 8:25 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away MVL 9:15 Hardcore Pawn PGL 9:40 MacGyver M 10:25 NCIS MV 11:10 Survivor – Worlds Apart PG Noon Jeopardy!

12:25 Wheel Of Fortune 12:50 NCIS – LA MV 1:40 Hawaii Five-0 MV 2:25 MacGyver M 3:10 Survivor – Worlds Apart PG 4pm The Simpsons PG 4:30 Jeopardy!

5pm Wheel Of Fortune 5:30 Hardcore Pawn PG 6pm Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away MVL 7pm The Force MC 7:30 MacGyver M 8:30 Scorpion MV 9:30 Salvation MV 10:30 CSI – Cyber MV 11:15 CSI – Cyber MV

Saturday

12:05 Survivor – Worlds Apart PG 12:55 Wheel Of Fortune 1:20 Jeopardy!

1:40 The Force MC 2:05 Salvation MV 2:50 Scorpion MV 3:40 NCIS MV 4:25 Hardcore Pawn PGL 4:50 MacGyver M 5:35 The Simpsons PG

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREAtS

7:47 Charlie’s Angels MV 2019 Action.

9:42 Instant Family M 2019 Comedy. 11:37 John Wick – Chapter 3 Parabellum 16VL 2019 Action. 1:45 Bad Date Chronicles MC 2017 Romantic Comedy. 3:10 Charlie Says 16VLSC 2018 Drama.

5pm Booksmart 16LSC 2019 Comedy.

6:40 The Hummingbird Project ML 2019 Drama.

Jesse Eisenberg, Salma Hayek.

8:30 The Front Runner ML 2018 Drama. The rise and fall of US Senator Gary Hart, who seemed to have a clear path to the White House, but became caught up in a love affair.

Hugh Jackman, JK Simmons.

10:25 21 Bridges 16VLC 2019

7:20 The Ninth Gate 16VS 1999 Thriller.

James Russo, Johnny Depp.

9:35 Watchmen 16VLS 2009 Action. Malin Akerman.

12:20 Dinner For Schmucks MLS 2010 Comedy. Steve Carell, Paul Rudd. 2:20 Take The Lead PGC 2006 Drama.

Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown.

4:20 Zoolander MS 2001 Comedy. 5:55 The Dark Knight MV 2008 Action.

8:30 Bean PG 1997 Family Comedy. The bumbling Mr Bean travels to America to take a valuable painting to a Los Angeles museum.

Rowan Atkinson.

10:05 Last Vegas MLS 2013 Comedy. Four old friends decide to give a Las Vegas bachelor party for the last single one among them in order to relive their glory days. Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Christopher Walken.

11:50 Take The Lead PGC 2006 Drama.

Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown. Saturday 1:45 Zoolander MS 2001 Comedy. 3:15 The Dark Knight MV 2008 Action.

5:45 Bean PG 1997 Family Comedy.

Action. Saturday 12:05 47 Metres Down – Uncaged MC 2019 Adventure.

1:35 Bad Date Chronicles MC 2017 Romantic Comedy.

3am Charlie Says 16VLSC 2018 Drama.

4:50 Booksmart 16LSC 2019 Comedy.

SKY SPORt 1

UKtV

6:30 Gallagher Premiership Gloucester Rugby v Harlequins.

8:30 First XV Rugby Revision 9am Mainfreight Rugby 10am Gallagher Highlights Show 10:55 The Aussie Rugby Show 11:30 Mitre 10 Cup North Harbour v Canterbury. Noon Mitre 10 Cup 12:30 Mitre 10 Cup 1pm Mitre 10 Cup 1:30 Mitre 10 Cup 2pm Mitre 10 Cup 2:30 Mitre 10 Cup 3pm Farah Palmer Cup Highlights Show 3:30 First XV Rugby Revision 4pm Bledisloe Cup 2019 6pm Farah Palmer Cup Highlights Show 6:30 First XV Rugby Revision 7pm L Mitre 10 Cup Tasman v Northland.

9pm Mainfreight Rugby 10pm Farah Palmer Cup Highlights Show 10:30 First XV Rugby Revision 11pm The Aussie Rugby Show 11:35 Mitre 10 Cup Saturday 1:35 Mainfreight Rugby 2:35 Farah Palmer Cup Highlights Show 3:05 First XV Rugby Revision 3:35 Mitre 10 Cup 4:05 The Aussie Rugby Show 4:40 Mainfreight Rugby 5:40 First XV Rugby Revision

0 Closed captions; 3 Repeat; 2 Maori Language; HLS Highlights; RPL Replay; DLY Delayed. CLASSIFICATIONS: 16/18 Approved for persons 16/18 years or over; C Content may offend; L Language may offend; M Suitable for mature audiences 16 years and over; PG Parental guidance recommended for young viewers; S Sexual content may offend; V Contains violence. Local Radio: NewsTalk ZB 873AM/98.1FM FM Classic Hits FM 92.5; Port FM Local 94.9, 98.9 and 106.1

Ashburton Weather

Friday: Rain clearing to a fine afternoon with some high cloud. SW changing gusty NW for a time in afternoon and evening. MAX

Midnight Friday

Canterbury Plains

16 MIN 3

Friday: Rain clearing from the south to a fine afternoon with some high cloud. Southwesterlies changing gusty northwest for a time in the afternoon and evening.

Saturday: Fine, apart from some morning cloud.

Southwesterlies dying out in the evening.

Sunday: Fine with light winds.

A cold front, followed by a cold southwest flow, moves northwards over central and northern New Zealand Friday. A ridge establishes over New Zealand this weekend through Monday. A front approaches the lower South Island on Monday, moving up to Westland on Tuesday with a strengthening northwesterly flow for the country.

Around The Region Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Saturday: Fine, apart from some morning cloud. Southwesterlies dying out in the evening.

MAX

Canterbury High Country

DISCOVERY

6:55 EastEnders PG 7:20 The Graham Norton Show ML 8:15 The Bill MVC 9am Inspector George Gently M 10:35 Call The Midwife PG 11:35 Father Brown PG 12:20 Midsomer Murders PG 1:50 The Bill MVC 2:40 New Tricks MS 3:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown MLS 4:30 The Graham Norton Show ML 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are? USA PG 6:20 Qi M 6:55 Insert Name Here PG 7:30 Qi MS With Sarah Millican, Jimmy Carr, Johnny Vegas, and Alan Davies.

8pm Would I Lie To You? PG Previously unseen material from the comedy panel show.

8:30 Dragons’ Den PG 9:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown MLS 10:25 Alan Davies – As Yet Untitled 16LS 11:15 Midsomer Murders PG Saturday 12:45 Qi M 1:15 Qi MS 1:45 Would I Lie To You? PG 2:20 Who Do You Think You Are? USA PG 3:05 Dragons’ Den PG 4:05 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown ML 4:45 Insert Name Here M 5:15 Alan Davies – As Yet Untitled M 18Sep20

6:35 Fast N’ Loud PG Troll’s Choice Rolls-Royce.

7:30 Strange Evidence PG Midnight Train to Hell.

8:20 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:10 Gold Rush – Dave Turin’s Lost Mine PG The United States of Gold.

10am How Do They Do It? PG 10:25 How Do They Do It? PG 10:50 How It’s Made PG 11:15 How It’s Made PG 11:40 Railroad Australia PG 12:30 Web Of Lies MVLSC Crime Scene Selfie. 1:20 Killer Instinct With Chris Hansen MVLSC A Trust Betrayed.

2:10 Top Gear 3pm Gold Rush – Parker’s Trail PG 3:50 Gold Rush PG 4:45 Gold Rush – Dave Turin’s Lost Mine PG 5:40 Railroad Australia PG 6:35 Aussie Mega Mechanics PG 7:30 Outback Opal Hunters PG 8:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:25 Aussie Lobster Men PG 10:15 Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! PG 11:05 Naked And Afraid MC Saturday 12:45 Car Crash Global Caught On Camera PG 1:35 Gold Rush PG 2:25 Moonshiners MVL 3:15 Gold Rush – Parker’s Trail PG 4:05 Strange Evidence PG 4:55 Naked And Afraid MC

metservice.com | Compiled by

Sunday: Fine with light winds.

15 MIN 3

Friday: Fine, but snow, possibly heavy at first, north of Mt Hutt clearing in the morning. A few showers developing in the afternoon about the divide.

Wind at 1000m: Southwest 30 km/h rising to westerly gale 65 km/h around midday. Wind at 2000m: Westerly 45 km/h rising to gale 75 km/h around midday.

Freezing level: Rising to 1200m in the morning and to 1600m in the east in the afternoon.

Saturday: Fine, but some morning cloud about the divide. Isolated showers developing in the afternoon about and north of Mt Hutt. Wind at 1000m: Westerly 55 km/h easing to light in the morning. Wind at 2000m: Westerly gale 65 km/h easing to light around midday. Freezing level: Around 1600m.

16 3 15 4 17 3 14 4 14 4 17 6 12 2 12 2 15 4 14 3 13 3 16 5 15 5 13 5 16 4 Sunday: Fine, some cloud about the divide.

17 3 14 1 15 2 Light winds.

For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2020 Compiled by Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

6:30 Pipi Ma 6:35 Takaro Tribe 3 6:50 Kia Mau 3 7am Te Ao Tapatahi 8am Takoha 3 8:10 Te Nutube 8:20 ZooMoo 8:30 Cube 8:40 Huritua 8:50 Paia 9am Whanau Bake-Off 3 9:30 Opaki 3 10am Whakatauki 3 10:30 Whanau Living 3 11am Huia Rau 3 Noon #whiuatepatai ML 3 12:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 1:30 Ako 3 2 2pm Toku Reo 3 2 3pm Korero Mai 3 3:30 Pukuhohe 3 4pm Te Mana Kuratahi 3 4:30 KTK – Next Level 3 5pm Pipi Ma 5:05 Takaro Tribe 3 5:20 Kia Mau 3 5:30 Takoha 3 5:40 Te Nutube 5:50 ZooMoo 6pm Tangaroa With Pio 6:30 Te Ao Marama 7:30 Piri’s Tiki Tour PGC 3 8pm He Aha To Say? A picture says a thousand words.

Cherished portraits, social media, and the news in Maori.

8:30 M The Dead Lands 16 2014 Action. After his tribe is killed through an act of treachery, the teenaged son of a Maori chieftain seeks to avenge his father’s murder and bring peace and honour to the souls of his loved ones.

James Rolleston, Lawrence Makoare, Te Kohe Tuhaka.

10:25 Ki Tua 3 10:55 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 11:25 Closedown

MAX

Readings to 4pm Thursday

Ashburton Airport Temp °C Maximum 20.5 Minimum 8.9 Grass min 2.2 24hr Rain mm 0.0 39.8 Month to date NW 96 Wind km/h Strongest gust 11:37am Sun hrs on Wed 11.3 117.5 Month to date

Methven 19.8 12.2 – – – – – – –

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 22.6 20.1 8.4 1.7 2.0 – 0.0 0.0 32.2 25.0 NW 83 W 74 1:47pm 12:36pm 11.5 – 116.9 –

Tides, Sun and Moon Friday

17 MIN 3

Saturday

Sunday

Ashburton H 3:45am 4:13pm 4:36am 5:03pm 5:30am 5:57pm Mouth L 9:58am 10:24pm 10:51am 11:17pm 11:46am Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

H 3:45am L 10:02am H 3:29am L 9:42am

first qtr Sep 24

4:11pm 4:40am 5:05pm 5:36am 6:01pm 10:29pm 10:56am 11:22pm 11:50am 3:57pm 4:20am 4:47pm 5:14am 5:41pm 10:08pm 10:35am 11:01pm 11:30am 11:56pm

6:28am 6:27pm

6:26am 6:28pm

6:24am 6:29pm

7:09am 7:14pm

7:37am 8:33pm

8:05am 9:52pm

full Oct 2

last qtr Oct 10

new Oct 17

Friday, September 18, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

DEATHS

DEATHS

CORBETT, Colin – On Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Aged 70 years. At Narrabri, NSW. Loved husband of Catherine, loved brother-in-law and friend of Russell Lewis, Marg and Bruce Watson, and uncle of Jason and Ira and families.

At peace after a long battle.

CORBETT, Colin Alister – On Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Aged 70 years. At Narrabri, NSW. Loved husband of Catherine, loved son of the late Ivy and Jock, brother to Andrew and June, Robbie (deceased) and Joan, Duncan and Jenny, Keith (deceased) and Chris and sister Christina and Brian Humm. Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews.

At peace and always remembered.

FAMILY NOTICES 35

FUNERAL FURNISHERS MASTER MONUMENTAL MASON

All Family Notices available on the Ashburton App now

E.B. CARTER LTD For all your memorial requirements New headstones and designs Renovations, Additional inscriptions, Cleaning and Concrete work Carried out by qualified tradesmen.

620 East Street Ashburton Ph/Fax 308 5369 or 0274 357 974 ebcarter@xtra.co.nz NZMMMA Member

You can download the Ashburton App onto your smartphone or tablet.

Visit the App Store for iPhone or Play Store for Android.

We Help Save Lives We help save lives every day through the research and development of improved diagnosis, better prediction and treatment of heart disease in our hospital and community.

2

1

App Store

Play Store

The Ashburton App

GET

Click GET to Download

3

Find out how you can help by visiting: www.otago.ac.nz/chchheart A University of Otago Centre of Research Excellence

4

We are the only Mid Canterbury funeral home providing local, caring and dignified mortuary care.

Complete Local Care Since 1982

iPhone/iPad

Icon will appear on your home screen

Android Phone/Tablet

Rochelle Embalmer

Click Family Notices

Tammy

6

Funerals

5

Click Funerals

36

Ashburton Guardian Friday, September 18, 2020

Hinds hosting Hammers P30

P31

FRIDAY SPORT

Trying his luck at

LORD’S

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

Just the mention of Lord’s Cricket Ground in London is enough to invoke nightmares for most New Zealand cricketing fans, but for one former Mid Cantabrian, this weekend it will bring forth some incredible memories.

Former Ashburton representative cricketer, Andrew Robertson, will step his way out onto the hallowed turf of the ground, made famous last year for New Zealand’s dramatic loss to England in the Cricket World Cup Final, this weekend for his club side Colwall.

The Herefordshire-based club will play in the National Village Knockout Final on the famous ground, and take on Redbourn in a match which will see both sides competing in their first final appearance in the Village Knockout competition.

Robertson moved to the UK in 2002.

Before heading overseas though, he’d played in Ashburton for a number of years and then moved to Christchurch, where he played for High School Old Boys.

In his first four years in the UK, Robertson played in the Middlesex League, ironically playing for two clubs whose names have a familiar ring back home, the Ealing Cricketing Club and the Winchmore Hill Cricket Club.

He then stepped into the Yorkshire scene, and played for Harrogate in the Yorkshire Premier League and then into the Bradford League for five seasons.

“That was tough, uncompromising cricket,” Robertson said in an email this week.

After training as a groundsman, and filling that role at Ealing, Harrow School, The Elms School and currently Malvern College, Robertson then relocated to Worcester – incidentally the home of one of New Zealand’s

Top guns on the court

cricketing greats, Glenn Turner.

Robertson moved to his current location of Colwall in 2019, where his side earned promotion into the Worcestershire Premier League.

In a good run of form they also won two evening titles and on a personal note, Robertson received both the bowling and player of the year trophies for his efforts.

But all focus this weekend is on the Village Knockout final, and hopefully playing a part in helping his side to victory.

But after that?

“Over 50s Country Cricket in 2021 for Herefordshire and hopefully another winning run in the Village Knockout.”

Back here in Ashburton, Robertson’s father, Trevor will be waiting on with interest for a result from the match.

“It’s a good effort to get a game at Lord;s,” Trevor enthused. “The only problem is that I can’t be there and if I could have been, I would have.”