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Terrace Downs Resort and Golf Course has sold for $6.6 million.

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$6.6m for Terrace Downs

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

Regarded as one of the finest golf courses in New Zealand, Terrace Downs Golf Resort at the top of the Rakaia Gorge has sold for $6.6 million.

In tough circumstances, the resort found itself on the market following the death of its now former owner, Japanese investor Hiroshi Hasegawa who passed away from Covid-19 earlier this year.

Aged 59 when he died, Hasegawa purchased the resort in 2012 and went about turning the venue into a worldwide recognised destination for tourists.

Much conjecture had been circulating within the community about what the future might hold for the resort following the death of Hasegawa.

A nearby resident, who asked not to be named, said that their

only wish was to see the resort get back to its full potential and become a must-visit spot for anyone travelling through the area.

“If Terrace Downs is going well, then it usually means that the rest of the area is as well,” they said.

“Honestly, it probably hasn’t been managed as well as it could have been at times, so a fresh set of eyes and a new direction will be fantastic for it.

“But one of the biggest challenges will be getting more local people to see its worth and to use what it has to offer.

I think it’s a market that hasn’t really been invested into.

“Paying that kind of money to purchase the place would suggest that they are ready to make a serious investment and get things going as they should again, which is great.”

Strong interest was immediately shown in the resort following news of it going on the

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market and that interest flowed through to the auction with plenty keen to get their hands on the prime piece of real estate.

Tim Rookes, managing director of CBRE Christchurch, who hosted the auction, told Oneroof this week that the property was purchased by an undisclosed private investor.

“We are delighted to get such a fantastic result for this stunning property,” Rookes said.

“The level of interest demonstrates that investors have ongoing appetite for high-quality assets.”

Less than an hour’s drive from Ashburton, Terrace Downs hosts 78 privately-owned residential sites, including a cluster of 52 apartments and 26 freestanding chalet-style homes.

The venue also boasts a par 72 golf course which was ranked in the top five courses in New Zealand recently by New Zealand Golf magazine.

A popular place for golfing enthusiasts to visit, the course is known for its unforgiving nature with strong winds an almost constant challenge for even the best of players.

The venue is also accompanied by other sporting adventures including claybird shooting and archery as well as all the other recreational activities available nearby including Mt Hutt Skifield and the Rakaia River, renowned for its fishing.

The resort has remained closed to the public since the Level 4 lockdown earlier this year. Currently it is not taking bookings for accommodation, restaurants or golf with only financial members able to play on the course.

With wedding season fast-approaching, the new owners will likely be keen to get the doors open again quickly with the location and nearby scenic spots a popular choice among those planning their special day.

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State Highway One keeps Rakaia constable Trevor Gurney busy in his policing role.

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

Beaches and big city life has its attractions, but nothing beats small community policing, says Rakaia constable Trevor Gurney.

The dad of three children, aged two to six, lives with his wife in the riverside town, having come from Christchurch about two years ago.

He was based at Christchurch Central for about 12 years, and prior to that was at the Henderson Station in West Auckland, where he began his policing career.

“You are going from job to job to job, you don’t get that five minutes to have a sit down and have a break with the locals.

“I’m lucky I can do that here, that’s why I like this job, it’s more

me, I’m a community cop,” he said. Gurney grew up on Auckland’s North Shore, enjoying the beaches and family life. He said he never even considered becoming a policeman while at school, and can’t recall any career options he may have considered besides the fantastical one of perhaps one day becoming a sports star.

“I was just on the sports field all the time, whatever sports was going I was playing, or at the beach,” he said.

He was adjusting to Mid Canterbury’s lack of a sandy coastline, something he became aware of one day when he went for a drive to the eastern edge of the district.

But the beauty of the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps, alongside the community feel of small-town Rakaia, more than made up for that, and his family was still in West Auckland, so he

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was able to visit regularly. ries, helping to build trust and Gurney left school part-way confidence. through Year 13 and went on to Christchurch’s command bus do a range of jobs including panel made an appearance at one of beating and working in a lighting the sessions, which was run like shop. an open day where people could He joined the army in his 30s, get a look inside to see how the where he became a telecommu- bus and its communication centre operated at major incidents. nications operator.

One thing that never fails to “I left the army and somehow I put on another uniform,” he said. keep Gurney on his toes at Rakaia Among favourite tasks at is its busy state highway.

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Gurney is also busy raising awareness of keeping possessions safe in the face of a spate of burglaries in the area, and urging residents to make sure they lock up their homes and cars, keep a photo log of valuables, and keep an eye out for themselves and neighbours.

“There are people that will take your gear, some people just don’t care,” he said.

“Your best neighbour is your nosey neighbour.”

Gurney hopes to stay in Rakaia for many years to come, giving his young family the benefit of growing up in a small and caring community in a beautiful part of New Zealand.

“I enjoy the community and I hope *the community enjoy me so I can stay around for a bit,” he said.

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Snow welcomed after wind, rain

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

Some Mid Canterbury residents woke to five centimetres of snow on the ground yesterday after winds which caused thousands of dollars damage at nearby Mt Hutt.

Heavy rain turned to snow overnight, transforming the town into a white wonderland and bringing an end to howling nor’westers.

Schools around the foothills cancelled their afternoon bus runs on Thursday due to the strong gusts, and Mt Hutt was closed for four days in a row.

Ski area manager James McKenzie said speeds peaked at 6am Thursday, with one gust measuring 246 kilometres per hour and others at well over 170 kilometres per hour for most of the day.

“It was Thursday that was the real killer, the wind was pretty vicious for the whole day,” he said.

Having four closed days in a row was the longest period of consecutive closed days since 2014 when there was five days in row due to nor’westers.

“That’s why we are calling the chair the Nor’west Express, it’s part of our DNA, we just have to embrace it I think,” he said.

The new eight-seater chairlift was announced by the skifield yesterday, and will replace the quad and ensure there will not be as many closed days.

However, it seems sometimes the nor’west will win no matter what, and winds on Thursday would have been too strong for it to operate.

Damage included six Summit Six chair safety bars broken, the triple chairlift derailed with its cable knocked off, two Summit Six DTL gates smashed, two windows in the base lodge blown out, windows broken in huts around the mountain, and one damaged groomer.

In addition there were four large pine trees blown across the access road, requiring crews with machinery and chainsaws to remove them.

McKenzie expected the cost of

Ella Walsh-Oakes was among Methven residents who found themselves having to clear their cars of snow yesterday morning.

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repairs to reach into five figures.

The storm did however finish with a silver lining, in the form of 10 centimetres of fresh snow.

The ski area will host the 21st Peak to Pub with more than 600 competitors today, and is expecting a good weekend with fantastic weather.

Lions launch new-look motorshow

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

With events being cancelled weekly under Covid-19 conditions, the Methven Lions Club have announced a new event for Methven later this year.

The inaugural Methven Motorshow has been scheduled for November 15 at the Methven A&P Showgrounds.

At a time when events are getting canned all over the shoe, the Methven Lions saw an opportunity.

“Sometimes you zag when everyone else zigs,” Lions member Mac McElwain said.

“Most weekends some car club or another comes through Methven and stops for lunch, but as we know there are many, many more of these cars hidden way in people’s sheds.”

It will be a typical car show, with a chance for anyone in the

Car shows are nothing new, but a brand new event will be held later this year.

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country to bring their vehicle to Methven and display it for the day and for spectators to come along and take a look.

With other car shows and

events across the South Island all cancelled, there is potential for the new show to be inundated with entries.

“It’s the kind of problem we

would like to have.

“We are a bit scared as to what might turn up because it didn’t take us long to come to the view that we may have the tiger by the tail here.”

McElwain said it all came about over a conversation about how many of the Methven Lions, “who are predominantly all of a certain age”, had an old car tucked away.

“It turned out there were heaps – around 60 cars among our 75 members.

“Then some bright spark suggested we convince them all to drag them out on a certain day and hold an event.”

The Methven Motorshow was born.

The date has been set to tie in with Methven’s High Country Fete on the Friday.

“Having the two events run consecutively then the chances of having something that benefits the wider community increase.

“Some of these car owners are just looking for the next excuse to jump in and take it out for a run.

“We also get the sense that there are people sitting about at the weekend bored witless, dying to get out and do something.”

That will make Methven the place to be mid-November.

McElwain said they waited for the government to announce a move back to Alert Level 1 before giving it the go-ahead, with the obvious proviso that it can only go ahead under Alert Level 1.

It isn’t the first car show of its kind in Methven, McElwain said, but the others have been sporadic in nature and the aim will be to make it a regular thing – either annually or biennially.

Any money that is raised will go to the Lions Charitable Trust for distribution within the Methven community, McElwain said.

The Methven Lions also has its Mud and Steel event coming up on October 3.

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Mt D’Archiac stars at art show

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

As winter brought snow to mountain peaks, Ashburton artist Debbie Lambert was able to get a bird’s-eye view of an area she had previously only seen from a distance.

The result is a stunning closeup landscape of the towering Mt D’Archiac in Mid Canterbury’s Two Thumb Range, a painting which has been selected in the top 10 at the inaugural Auckland Art Show.

Lambert had initially planned to fly into the area to see mountains in the range about two years ago when she was part of the Put Some Colour In Your Life television series on artists.

But strong winds grounded the flight, and it was not until this year in June that the opportunity came up once again.

She flew with Malcolm Prouting of Station Air into the Rangitata Gorge as part of a commission she was doing for a farming family in the area.

She asked Prouting if he could just go a little further, so she could get closer to the Two Thumb Range and one of its shining stars of Mt D’Archiac.

“It’s not actually easy to get good photos from a helicopter

Debbie Lambert’s painting of Mt D’Archiac has made the prestigious top 10 of the Auckland Art Show.

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because you have that perspex bubble,” she said.

But the beauty of the area left a lasting impression, and what the camera did not capture, Lambert’s mind did.

“The whole mountain range

was just absolutely stunning,” she said.

“You have so much more detail and you can see glaciers, there’s a lot more to it.

“In the distance it’s just shapes, simplified shapes, whereas this

is a lot more involved.”

She got to work on a series of paintings based on the area. And for the Mt D’Archiac painting, it was one of 15 she entered in the inaugural annual Auckland Art Show.

The $3500 oil-on-canvas work made its debut among art lovers as the show opened on Thursday night for ticket holders, prior to opening to the public yesterday.

It will run through to midnight tomorrow and is being held online at theartshow.co.nz/auckland due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Lambert said she was thrilled with the accolade of making the art show’s prestigious top 10, and the extra exposure this would give her as an artist, particularly in the North Island.

“And it’s quite special taking South Island paintings and South Island scenery to the North Island, so it’s hopefully a way of encouraging people to come down here and see the area.”

Meanwhile, Lambert has been awarded the one-month Earthskin Creative Residency at Muriwai, to begin October 4. For that month she will live in isolation and focus solely on her painting.

Lambert’s home studio is her two-car garage, where finished works overflow into the loungeroom and spare bedroom.

While she will no doubt miss husband Ken and her children and grandchildren on the residency, she is looking forward to extending her artistic inspiration and living and breathing art day in and day out for a whole month.

Food and festivities on the menu at Bite Night There will be a feast of culture, arts, activities, entertainment and international cuisine at the EA Networks Centre on October 2.

Bite Nite Re-imagined is the Ashburton Youth Council’s annual event and it is set to be bigger and better than ever before, with plenty of family-friendly entertainment on offer, headlined by rising Kiwi hip-hop star, Rei. Ashburton Youth Council chairperson, Kavan Faoagali, said Bite Nite will celebrate everything great about the district.

“Bite Nite is all about bringing something fun and flavourful to town for families and young people to enjoy.

“This year, we are upping the ante to showcase some amazing performances and we are so ex-

cited that Rei and Wishlistt will be joining us to headline the night.

Event-goers will be kept entertained with performances from the Kadodo African Drummers and Dancers, and sport showcases from local futsal, basketball, and netball teams before Christchurch band Wishlistt and Wellington-based artist Rei take the stage.

The EA Networks Centre stadium inflatables will be up and running and as the event’s name suggests there will be mouth-watering treats from the food trucks including Yes Chef Catering, Vagabond Chefs, Black Forest Waffle Hut, Aoraki Lil Orbit Donuts and Exotic Candy Straps.

“This year has been a really tough time for many of us, so why not treat yourself to some-

thing a little bit special and come along for what is sure to be an incredible time at Bite Nite Re-imagined.”

As with previous years, Faoagali said the money raised from Bite Nite will be going to a good cause.

“This time, we are raising funds for Kanuka Trust of Mid Canterbury.”

Tickets are on sale from the Ashburton District Council, EA Networks Centre and NBS. Youth 16 years and over are $10 per person, children between five and 16 years are $5 per person and families (three people or more) are $20.

Tickets will be available at the door, which opens at 5.30pm on October 2, but event-goers are encouraged to secure theirs before the day.

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Olé takes on new career

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

Olé Wallis is always on Facebook, and he likes to talk, a lot.

But far from those being negative qualities, they have helped him turn 2020 around as he has taken on a life-changing career.

Wallis is a new addition at Bayleys Mid Canterbury, based at the Methven office, where he is into his second week of being a licensed real estate agent, alongside stalwarts Rosa Dekka, Maree Firth and Fee Ensor.

Wallis and husband Bruce were among New Zealand’s Covid-19 hospitality industry casualties, their Methven Resort management company being forced into liquidation.

As they shut the doors and had to leave behind everything they had put into their dream hotel, it was hard to contemplate things getting better and they were not sure what the future held.

But as Wallis scrolled on his Facebook news feed a classified ad from the Methven branch popped up, and he texted Firth to find out more.

He knew Firth from when he and Bruce had bought their Methven home through her last year.

They went and had a coffee and the rest is history as they say.

Wallis got to studying and passed the course with flying colours, becoming a fully-fledged licensed real estate salesperson last week.

He said there were at least a couple of things which had appealed to him about being a real estate agent.

Husband Bruce had always said to him that sales or marketing would suit him, noticing how he liked to talk to their hotel customers about the many activities and services around the area.

And he had had experience

Olé Wallis has plenty of clients wanting to buy, he just needs properties to sell. through owning properties himself, both having had to buy and sell in the past.

Wallis is a salesperson for both residential properties and businesses, and has already made his first sale.

Just this week a Thai friend in Invercargill contacted him wanting to sell their business, and Wallis was able to find a buyer.

Wallis is originally from Bangkok, where he worked as an event organiser prior to coming

to New Zealand about 15 years ago, where he met Bruce about two years later.

He said as well as speaking Thai and English, he can speak a little Mandarin. He hoped his experience would stand him in good stead for dealing with real estate customers of all nationalities.

He is looking forward to Methven residents approaching him if they have either homes or businesses to sell, and said Facebook

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messaging on his personal page is a good way to touch base.

“I’m on Facebook all the time,” he said.

He has plenty of Thai friends in New Zealand who are looking at buying in Mid Canterbury, but supply is not high at the moment.

He is keen to get to know Methven people more, and do appraisals for home owners to give him some industry experience. Appraisals are free with no

obligation.

Wallis has a message for people who may think there is no light at the end of the tunnel after the kinds of blows dealt by 2020.

“If you find yourself in a dark place, seek help, don’t just sit around and let it eat into you,” he said.

For himself, he felt blessed that the opportunity of new training and a career helped turn around what has been a tough year.

Mid Cantabrians ‘paying higher power prices’

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

Some residents in Mid Canterbury are paying higher power prices than they should be.

That’s the word from EA Networks chief executive, Roger Sutton this week and data provided by the Ministry of Business and Innovation and Employment (MBIE) would certainly back that up.

In that data there is evidence that retailer margins in the Ashburton District appear higher compared to other regions around New Zealand.

So much so in fact, that Sutton is seeing some retailers offering up to 24 per cent higher costs than can be found in regions nearby.

“On average power retailers in Mid Canterbury are offering energy prices that are 13 to 24 per cent higher than our neighbouring regions and the New Zealand average,” Sutton said.

“We are frustrated that our low residential line charges are not always clearly passed on to our

Roger Sutton, Chief Executive of EA Networks. customers in our network region.”

This week’s news came hot on the heels of Sutton last month sounding his first warning about ensuring that all opportunities and potential retailers are looked at.

Customers were then encouraged to shop around for the best electricity retailer, get more than one price and do not simply agree to roll over existing prices or enter into fixed price contracts.

That advice came following news of the potential closure of

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the Tiwai smelter from August next year. With the smelter consuming about 13 per cent of New Zealand’s electricity, the closure will result in surplus electricity supply. This in itself should reduce electricity prices, particularly in the South Island.

“It’s one thing to have excess generation but getting this electricity from Manapouri to customers across the country is another matter entirely.

This week’s announcement that Transpower will complete upgrades of its transmission network to enable this is great news for customers,” Sutton said at the time.

This week EA Networks began a marketing campaign which will highlight what electricity retailers, which are available locally in Mid Canterbury, offer some of the lowest costs on average.

“The best thing our customers can do is to shop around and look for the best deal they can.

“Go to Powerswitch or another comparison website and see what’s out there – it’s really easy to get a better deal.”

A website like Powerswitch will take customers’ information on how they use electricity and estimate how much energy households might use in a year. Using that estimate, people can then compare the different pricing plans available and identify the cheapest.

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Delving into the history of the Methven Railway

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

Methven Historical Society member Jeanette McLennan got to brush up her detective skills when putting together the Methven Railway exhibition at the museum.

“I focused on what I knew and filled in the gaps from there,” she said.

The exhibition that is on display until the end of October is the culmination of 12 months’ work, with the last three or four months being the most intensive.

“There was lots of surprise discoveries along the way, some amusing and some sad.”

The story of John Gordon, a railway guard in 1881 fell on the sad side.

Gordon took a leave of absence in 1881. Clutching his leaving cheque of 15 guineas, he boarded the Tararua bound for the UK and his wedding. However tragedy stuck off the coast of Dunedin when the Tararua went down, taking his body with it.

Working with photos from local archives, old railway magazines, publications like Unto The Hills and anecdotes from local residents, McLennan has pieced together a comprehensive picture of the railway, what it looked like and the influence on the region.

“It has been a fun journey.

When researching, I often trip over bits of information that can then be fed back into the railway story.”

She unearthed an image dated April 11, 1910 of live sheep on double-decked wagons. The caption notes that 3721 fat sheep were transported to Islington freezing works in Christchurch

In brief Farmers’ Market The Ashburton Farmers’ Market is set to make its annual return on September 26. The weekly market is held at the north end of the West Street carpark, with stalls operating 9am to 12.30pm. Stallholders will be selling wares ranging from plants and produce to cheese, fresh fish and artisan products.

There will also be hot food and coffee available. The market started in 2007 and runs each spring and summer through to autumn.

Spokesperson Judith Crozier said the return would be alongside that for the neighbouring Ashburton Craft Market. She said the northern most entrance to the carpark would be closed to traffic for the duration of the market, in the interests of safety.

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A photo from the Methven Railway exhibition at the museum. on 32 wagons.

McLennan, a qualified geologist, who has worked all over the world, said it’s a matter of putting what was happening at the time into context to understand how important the railway system was.

“Back in 1880 when the railway opened from Rakaia to Methven, it was the essential transport system for at least 50 years before motor vehicles began to become common.

“At one point the railway employed around 20 staff, that is a lot of people for one employer in

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such a small town.”

Also on display is railway memorabilia on loan from The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum.

McLennan said she was hesitant to contact them to begin with, but then thought if she didn’t ask they couldn’t say yes.

Decision made, she headed for the phone and they were more than happy to help out.

On loan and adding to the depth of the display are late 1880 ticket clippers and a NZ railway whistle named The Acme Thunderer.

“We even have a miniature steam locomotive on display that was kindly lent by Ian Marr.”

McLennan, reasonably new to the district by local standards, said knowing more about a town gives you more ownership. It’s about preserving local history and understanding how the town evolved, she said.

“There is always more to do and I could keep going with my research. The big question being where to stop,” she said.

The museum is open Tuesdays and Fridays 2 to 4pm and the exhibition runs until October.

Council aims to lead the way with te reo

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

Maori Language Week may be wrapping up for another year, but at the Ashburton District Council it’s business as usual speaking te reo.

ADC people and capability manager, Sarah Mosley said they had fun during Maori Language Week with the distribution of familiar games, translated into te reo within staff social areas across all facilities and promoting everyday words that can be used in regular conversations, with the aim being to continue to grow Maori culture within the organisation.

To further common use of te reo, council are currently working with Kiwa, a development company who specialise in cultural competency apps, who are tailoring their product to suit the Ashburton District.

“The content is currently being reviewed by our local iwi, and Samoan and Filipino communities for their review and blessing,” Mosley said.

Once the app has been given the official go-ahead, Mosley said it will be used internally by ADC employees, but more excitedly it will be shared with the wider community to encourage te reo usage within workplaces

ADC people and capability manager, Sarah Mosley.

PHOTO SUPPLIED and schools. “Within the app we will showcase pronunciation and cultural norms through ‘swipe to hear’ technology,” she said.

The council also recognises the importance of having te reo speaking members of staff and having that as a skill set could give

job seekers an advantage.

“We have certain roles within council where understanding te reo is a preference, and for a number of other roles it is a skill that can be further developed while at council,” she said.

“We are intertwining te reo and cultural competency objectives into our induction process, which includes training programmes for new staff.”

Mosley said Maori language and culture were officially introduced in 2017 as part of their welcoming communities programme.

The holding of regular huis and the strong relationship ADC officers have built with Aoraki Environmental Consultancy (AEC) since [2017] have also served as a knowledge platform within the council.

Mosley explained the AEC was established

by Te Runanga o Arowhenua to provide an entity which would enable the creation of meaningful relationships between themselves, councils, local resource users and community interest groups.

“Internally, council provides in-house and online te reo training, inter-cultural competency will be of greater prominence in our induction review, and all council reports consider the level of impact on our local runanga through a significance and engagement assessment,” she said.

Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown is reminding local electors to check that they are enrolled ready for the General Election and referendums happening on 17 October. Brown said the right to vote and decide who will represent you is a fundamental component of our country’s democracy and one which all eligible voters should take very seriously. Residents who are 18 years or older, are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident and have lived in New Zealand continuously for 12 months or more at some time in their life are eligible to vote. Advance voting will open on Saturday, October 3.

Voting places will open on election day (October 17) from 9am until 7pm.

Local on TV The SPCA has recently faced a funding crisis, a national restructure and criticism from former staff and volunteers.

Sunday TVNZ will be focusing on the charitable organisation at 7.30pm tomorrow on TV1. Among interview subjects is Rebecca Dobson, Ashburton centre manager and area manager for the West Coast and rural Canterbury.

According to its promo, the show is set to investigate whether the SPCA will be able to survive and whether Kiwi animals are receiving the protection they deserve.

Wilding pines A nationwide plan to tackle more than 800,000 hectares infested with wilding pines over the next year will generate 171 new jobs and investment of $17.2 million in Canterbury projects. The Hakatere wilding pine management unit has provisionally been allocated $1.45 million over the next four years, with $700,000 confirmed for this year.

SH1 night detours Nearly every night next week, from Sunday to Friday, there will be detours in place on the Main South Road north or Rolleston for construction work as part of the Christchurch Southern Motorway stage 2 extension. The detours, from 8pm to 6am, will be clearly signposted.

No new cases There were no new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand yesterday, for the first time since early August. There was no media conference yesterday. In a statement, the Health Ministry said the number of active cases had dropped to 70, with seven more people now recovered from the virus.

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All for one and one for all in Methven

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

Live theatre is set to return to the Methven stage later this year with rehearsals under way for the Methven Theatre Company’s production of The Four Musketeers.

After almost two years without a show, a dedicated group of committee and organisers have come together to get things back on track and they’re kicking off things again with a tried and true pantomime-style show which have always been well received in the past.

“Pantomimes seem to really work in Methven,” chairman, Chris Woods said.

“We’re really excited to be getting back into it, we’ve got a good cast of around 25 and as many again working behind the scenes to ensure the show is a success.”

The company will put on three shows in November, opening on Thursday November 9 through to Saturday, November 11.

A fun and frolicking panto, The Four Musketeers follows the journey of a young D’Artagnan who leaves home to follow in the footsteps of his father and become a musketeer.

With plenty of familiar characters from the original story line, there are a few twists and turns as well.

“It’s a great script, there have been plenty of laughs around the room as we’ve begun reading through at rehearsals,” Woods said.

Woods is taking an overseeing

Directors, Rich Norrish and Kath Woodley work through a scene with Fran Stoves and Donna Topp. role in the show with Kath Woodley and Rich Norrish co-directing.

Woodley and Norrish have been putting the cast through their paces for the past two weeks with music, lines and scenes to adapt and learn.

A number of familiar faces to

the Mid Canterbury stage will fill various spots in the cast with the experienced Gavin Templeton playing the role of the evil Cardinal Richelieu and Dayle Stoliker fulfilling the role of Dame. Denesa Chan will play D’Artagnan and Santana Wicken is his love interest,

Lady Caroline. Full Cast: Richelieu: Gavin Templeton, Rougeforthe: Jack Scott. D’Artagnan: Denesa Chan. Dame: Dayle Stoliker. Athos: Fran Stoves. Aramis: Donna Topp.

Porthos: Matt Markham. Milady De Winter: Jolene McGuire. Queen Anne: Linda Young. King: Pop-

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py Mawle. Lady Caroline: Santana Wicken. Inkeeper: Jason Ree. Guard 1: Malcolm Nell. Guard 2: Jenny Thompson. Girls: Kayla Thompson, Charlize Franklin.

Chorus: Doreen Nell, Penny Nell, Mary Cressey, Marine Dumte, Jenny Barnaby.

BACK SEAT

Who doesn’t like a fun fact or two

By Bernard Egan FROM THE BACK SEAT

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ho doesn’t like a “fun fact” – hope you’ll enjoy these ones.

Fact: The first oranges weren’t orange.

The original oranges from Southeast Asia were a tangerine-pomelo hybrid, and they were actually green. In fact, oranges in warmer regions like Vietnam and Thailand still stay green through maturity.

Fact: There’s only one letter that doesn’t appear in any US state name You’ll find a Z (Arizona), a J (New Jersey), and even two Xs (New Mexico and Texas) – but not a single Q. Fact: A cow-bison hybrid is called a “beefalo”.

You can even buy its meat in at least 21 states in America.

Fact: Johnny Appleseed’s fruits weren’t for eating.

Yes, there was a real John Chapman who planted thousands of apple trees on US soil. But the apples on those trees were much more bitter than the ones you’d find in the supermarket today.

“Johnny Appleseed” didn’t expect his fruits to be eaten whole, but rather made into hard apple cider.

Fact: Scotland has 421 words for “snow”.

Yes – 421! Some examples: sneesl (to start raining or snow-

Bernard Egan is a well known man around these parts. Through Tales from the Back Seat he endeavours to put a light-hearted spin on tales from yesteryear.

Samsung’s jeans-wearing, butt-shaped phone testing robot. ing); feefle (to swirl); flinkdrinkin (a light snow) – maybe the latter word was invented after one or two or three drams.

Fact: Samsung tests phone durability with a butt-shaped robot.

People stash their phones in their back pockets all the time, which is why Samsung created a robot that is shaped like a butt and yes, it even wears jeans – to “sit” on their phones to make sure they can take the pressure.

Fact: The “Windy City” name has nothing to do with Chicago weather.

Chicago’s nickname was coined by 19th-century journalists who were referring to the fact that its residents were “windbags” and “full of hot air”.

Maybe Wellington could adopt the nickname – but I didn’t say that.

Fact: Peanuts aren’t technically nuts.

They’re legumes. According to Merriam-Webster, a nut is only a nut if it’s “a hard-shelled dry fruit or seed with a separable rind or shell and interior kernel”. That means walnuts, almonds, cashews, and pistachios aren’t nuts either. They’re seeds.

Fact: Armadillo shells are bulletproof.

In fact, one Texas man was hospitalised when a bullet he shot at an armadillo ricocheted off the animal and hit him in the jaw.

Fact: The longest English word is 189,819 letters long.

We won’t spell it out here, if we did there wouldn’t be room for anything else in this edition of the paper. But the full name for the protein nicknamed titin would take three and a half hours to say out loud.

Fact: “Running amok” is a medically recognised mental condition.

Considered a culturally bound syndrome, a person “running amok” in Malaysia commits a sudden, frenzied mass attack, then begins to brood.

Not only Malaysia me thinks!

Fact: Octopuses lay 56,000 eggs at a time.

The mother spends six months so devoted to protecting the eggs that she doesn’t eat. The babies are the size of a grain of rice when they’re born.

Fact: Cats have fewer toes on their back paws.

Like most four-legged mammals, they have five toes on the front, but their back paws only have four toes. Scientists think the four-toe back paws might help them run faster.

The reference to this fun fact ended with the question “Do you know any other fun facts about cats?”

As it happens one does – there are four of them sitting next to me as I write and they know and I know who the boss is. And they know and I know it is definitely not me!

Fact: Kleenex tissues were originally intended for gas masks.

When there was a cotton shortage during World War One, Kimberly-Clark developed a thin, flat cotton substitute that the army tried to use as a filter in gas masks. The war ended before scientists perfected the material for gas masks, so the company redeveloped it to be smoother and softer, then marketed Kleenex as facial tissue instead.

Fact: That tiny pocket in jeans was designed to store pocket watches.

The original jeans only had four pockets: that tiny one, plus two more on the front and just one in the back.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, September 19, 2020

One family’s save their sons Two young Methven brothers were diagnosed with a rare motor neurone disease earlier this year, but what made it much harder for their parents was finding out the treatment was out of reach.

The Guardian’s Jonathan Leask spoke to mum Lani McLeod about their situation.

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incoln McLeod has a cheeky smile and an infectious laugh.

As the two-yearold sits on his lounge floor with four-yearold sister Thea, playing with bubbles, they both crack up with laughter without a care in the world.

Then Thea gets up and moves on to the next activity, but Lincoln cannot.

He is unable to move without assistance.

The charismatic boy has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 2, a motor neurone disease.

So too does his 12-week-old brother Harlan.

Four months ago, their parents Lani and James McLeod had never heard of SMA. They had no idea that they were both carriers of the rare genetic disorder until Lincoln was diagnosed in June.

People with the condition have healthy muscles, but because they lack the gene that creates the protein necessary for sending the signals to those muscles, the muscles waste.

Untreated, it makes sufferers weaker over time before causing an early death.

The medicine Nusinersen (Spinraza) is not a cure, but has been proven to slow or stop the effects of the disease.

Lani said the diagnosis was not an easy thing to hear, but to learn the treatment was not funded in New Zealand was harder.

When Lincoln was around nine months old, the McLeods noticed his motor skills were not developing.

“He was still the same as when he was six months old,” Lani said.

“He was rolling and dragging himself along the floor and commando rolling perfectly well, but he just hadn’t made any progression. So we started thinking he might have needed a bit of support physio-wise or something wasn’t quite right with his motor skills.”

They went to the doctor and began a harrowing process of elimination looking for an answer.

Lincoln underwent physio treatment, but, Lani said, at 18 months he still had not progressed “and was losing things if anything”.

“We were stressing a bit at that point which was right at the beginning of the lockdown.

“We had his paediatric appointment the day before we went into lockdown.”

A series of tests finally narrowed

it down and then in June Lincoln was diagnosed with SMA Type 2.

Lani was 36 weeks pregnant.

Three weeks later she gave birth to Harlan and because of Lincoln’s diagnosis, they tested him hours after birth.

At three days old, he too was also diagnosed with SMA Type 2.

“It was a rough, rough time.”

Lani said they had watched Harlan kicking about and trying to roll over for the first three days hoping for the best.

“He was doing normal baby stuff and seeing that kind of got our hopes up, but it was always in the back of our minds that there was a 25 per cent chance he had it too and a 75 per cent chance he didn’t.

“Watching Harlan thriving as a newborn definitely got our hopes

up and you still wouldn’t know, but the blood tests have shown he has got it.”

It was devastating news.

But what was worse, Lani said, was learning a treatment was available, but was out of their reach.

The treatment, Spinraza, is a drug that is funded in 50 countries worldwide, but not in New Zealand.

Pharmac, the New Zealand Crown entity that decides which medicines and pharmaceutical products are subsidised for use in the community and public hospitals, have included the drug in its prioritisation process.

But it did not have the budget to fund all the drugs on the priority list – including Spinraza.

With 35 cases of children under

18 with SMA in New Zealand, Lani said it has been estimated to cost around $6 million per year to fund the life-changing drug.

To go it alone, the McLeods would need around $1m in the first year – per child.

Then it costs around $600,000 each year after that.

“To fund it ourselves we would be a third of the cost for [Pharmac] to fund it for all 35 cases.”

Their frustration is growing with each passing day in the lead-up to the election.

“I’ve never been so invested in politics.”

The way Government has been throwing the cash around and political parties announcing big-spending policies, Lani said, $6m a year seems like a drop in a big bucket.

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Lani and James McLeod, with Thea, 4, Lincoln, 2, and 12-week-old Harlan.

“It’s a massive amount of money and we are not saying that it is not, but for what I’ve seen them spending some money on is the big thing.

“When you compare [$6m] to what else is being asked for and given, it’s infuriating.

“Seeing that and knowing the treatment is unfunded is harder than a diagnosis, and the diagnosis was not an easy thing to hear.”

Lani pointed at the likes of the racing industry being given $72.5m, the $5.1m given to AJ Hackett Bungy and then the Taranaki Green School, which had been granted $11.7 million to expand the private school.

Then there is the $500m spent on Covid-19 quarantine hotel stays.

She questioned how some of

the government funding gets across the line when “the drugs go through such strict criteria just to get approved and then they don’t even get the funding”.

“Things like that slide at parliament gets pushed through and funded, whereas lifesaving, lifechanging things are nit-picked and put to the side as there is no money apparently.

“Pharmac are failing and the consequences aren’t on them, they are on the people who need the treatments and their families.

“Pharmac is blaming the Government for no funding and the Government is saying it’s not our job to step into Pharmac’s territory, but it’s the patients that

are suffering.

“If the boys were born in Slovakia, Lincoln would be able to walk with assistance and Harlan would possibly never even know.”

Without treatment, Harlan will also likely only progress as far as sitting.

“He won’t ever have the ability to walk unless we can get the treatment.”

Lincoln could also get some benefits from the treatment.

The family have been desperately trying to get a wheelchair for Lincoln and after three months had moved to a waitlist, however, after a television appearance last week, Lani said they miraculously moved through two of the 21 cases

that had been ahead of them.

The wheelchair will provide Lincoln with some independence and the opportunity to chase after his sister.

Now they hope to get some progress on getting Spinraza.

As a mother of three under five, Lani said life is busy enough without playing politician in whatever spare time she can manage.

“There is only so much time that I have and it’s for their future, but they also need me to be present now with them.

“Life must continue, but when I do have time, I’ve been emailing the politicians.”

But getting anywhere is proving a long, slow process.

A petition with 37,000 signatures is also going to help.

They could go overseas to get access to the drug, but under Covid-19 it has so far proved impossible and is seen as the last-ditch option.

“We don’t want to go. We do not want to leave our home and our families.

“But we could go almost anywhere else in the developed world and be looked after by the health system.

“We still have some time, but as the Covid-19 situation eases and if our Government is still failing, then we will have to consider it.”

After a challenging journey so far, the young family is at a crossroads of where to turn and how long they can wait.

For now, Lani said they are fortunate to have the support of their family, friends and the community.

But the sooner they get the drug, the better.

Motor neurones can be rebuilt, Lani said, but if they are gone that is it.

For the McLeods time is of the essence to give their boys a fighting chance.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, September 19, 2020

Loving someone doesn’t mean your life together will always be plain sailing. And when one of you is diagnosed with earlyonset dementia your journey takes a new and very different path, one with no road maps, no clear directions. The Guardian’s Sue Newman talks to Brenda and John Hunt about living with Alzheimer’s disease that robs one person of their past and a couple of their future.

T

en years ago John and Brenda Hunt were celebrating 20 years as a couple, looking forward to many more shared years.

They counted themselves fortunate.

Home was a 13-metre bus that John had built, and home base was Kaikoura.

They had a large family network – brothers, sisters, parents and John’s four children from his first marriage.

But there was an uneasy feeling that something was not quite right with John.

His memory was patchy and he often joked that he might have the first stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

Brenda dismissed his comments, saying she too was forgetful, but when she noticed John often became anxious over small things, she started to worry.

Looking back, she believes his workmates had begun to notice changes too, in his attention to detail and his ability to complete his work.

“They started giving him a list of instructions for jobs and at the time he was doing a lot of driving. On his last trip he actually went off the road and he rang me in an absolute mess,” Brenda said.

That was John’s last driving job and in some ways that accident prompted the couple to start asking serious questions about his health.

“His brother in Blenheim had died and after that John became quite paranoid about his own health.

“His memory was going and he was tired all the time.”

His Kaikoura doctor was concerned and John was entered in a Canterbury University study on Alzheimer’s. He was tested and returned a year later for a follow-up test. Nothing had changed and the couple were told John did not have the disease.

One year later, in February, 2014, John was diagnosed with early-onset dementia. He was 62.

“Even though we’d been through so much up until then, it still came as a shock, but at least we had a diagnosis,” Brenda said.

That was the catalyst for change. The couple decided to move back to Ashburton where they had a strong family support network and John resigned from his job. They took their first steps into the unknown territory that comes as part of the Alzheimer’s package.

Back in Ashburton John continued to pick up part-time work,

but retired at 64 and, while Brenda continued to work part-time, within a year she retired too.

No matter how willingly you take on the role, no-one can prepare you for becoming your husband’s fulltime carer, she said.

“I think you mentally adjust. it does take some adjustment but you can’t go through life resenting the amount of time he takes up, but once you’ve adjusted, you realise they want and need as much love and reassurance as you can give them,”she said.

That doesn’t mean it’s easy.

Caring for someone with dementia means you are on duty every minute they are awake. Yes, there’s the option of respite care – up to 28 days per year – if you want a break, but that involves emotional upheaval for both people, Brenda said.

Needing a break, she opted to take both John and her 92-yearold father on a trip to Australia.

Yes, it was a change of scenery, but it came with the stress of John struggling to adapt to an unfamiliar environment.

One of the toughest jobs for Brenda was telling John he could no longer drive.

“Cars and driving have been his life, but it got to the stage where I had to say that I didn’t

think he was safe driving any more.

His decline was gradual from diagnosis until last year, but between September and December, Brenda said that decline was quite dramatic, mentally and physically.

By December she was struggling to cope and, at her doctor’s urging she took a break, moving John into respite care at Princes Court. That, however, came with its own problems as John was completely lost in his temporary surroundings.

On the positive side, she says she did come home recharged and refreshed.

How John’s disease will progress is unknown, how long Brenda can cope at home is something she’s not thinking about – yet.

“That’s a decision all carers eventually have to face.”

Yes, it’s tough, but John is quite gentle and he will still engage in a conversation. He recognises people, but not names. He loves music and enjoys watching the couple’s pair of budgies.

And the rewards come in simply having him around – the moments of clarity, in a smile or an unexpected comment, in outings in the car and the odd overnight trip – but Brenda knows their

lives together will continue to change.

“I live week by week, sometimes day by day at the moment.

It can be a bit of a lonely journey,” she said.

The hardest parts are being constantly available and alert, as is the guilt you feel if John is just sitting staring into space while she enjoys time doing a craft activity or reading. She feels responsible for ensuring his days are as active and fulfilling as possible.

“His skills are lessening all the time and you just have to deal with it as best you can and while he does talk, sometimes it’s hard to work out what he’s trying to tell you about, but he’s my number one focus and my life has to revolve around him.”

Finding things that will engage John’s attention are not easy and he’s now reluctant to go to groups and activities he once enjoyed.

She counts herself fortunate to have support from both her and John’s family and from their Jehovah Witness family.

Dementia Canterbury has a great support network and the couple are also involved with Hospice Mid Canterbury with volunteers recording John’s life story.

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World Alzheimer’s Day September is World Alzheimer’s month with Monday being World Alzheimer’s Day. Dementia New Zealand affiliates [Auckland, Hawke’s Bay, Lakes, Waikato, Wellington and Canterbury which together cover 70 per cent of New Zealand’s population] are running an awareness campaign during the month challenging stigma, providing education and challenging society to recognise and support programmes that enable people to live well in the community for as long as possible. The campaign is supported by Westpac and The Public Trust.

Dementia Canterbury While there is still no cure for dementia, there is much that can be done within the social realm to ensure that people with dementia continue to live well within their community At Dementia Canterbury we frequently say that “a diagnosis of dementia is not the end of the road, but more the beginning of a new journey”.

And once a referral reaches Dementia Canterbury, the service is able to be the ‘map and compass’ for the family members of a person with dementia, as well as being able to walk the journey with the person who has been given the diagnosis.

It is the concept of “living well with dementia” that forms the heart of Dementia Canterbury. The importance of the social prescription [social connection and social stimulation] is one of the most important aspects of all Dementia Canterbury services.

As a not-for-profit organisation, Dementia Canterbury has been in existence for almost four decades, and is almost entirely self-funded, receiving approximately only one-third of its operational budget from the Canterbury District Health Board.

Such resources are used towards breaking down societal barriers associated

with dementia, providing education, therapeutic and support groups, carer and family support and employing a range of allied health professional staff as key workers (social workers, occupational therapists, a speech language therapist and nurses) alongside a team of activities co-ordinators who provide a wide range of community-based activities. Dementia Canterbury has over 2500 clients and receives more than 600 new referrals each year.

Services across Canterbury and the West Coast are provided free of charge to the person with dementia and their whanau and family.

In Ashburton there are regular (usually monthly) opportunities for people with a diagnosis of dementia, including a Memory Group (based on the cognitive stimulation therapy model), a community café, and a DIY group which is held at the Ashburton Menz Shed.

For family members in the Ashburton area (Mid Canterbury), there is a monthly dementia-specific carer support meeting, the community cafe (previously mentioned) and a range of education opportunities, including a specific day-long course for family members and carers of someone living with dementia in the community.

Community seminar Carol Hamilton, gerontology nurse specialist who is based at Ashburton Hospital will speak at a free community seminar next month.

She will talk about the process to access funded supports at home; what happens during an InterRai Assessment; how this specific assessment tool is used to determine the need for residential care; how does one know when it might be time to consider residential care and will answer further questions.

Registrations for the October 15 seminar are essential and can be made by contacting Dementia Canterbury, phone 0800 444-776, 03 379-2590.

Email: admin@dementiacanterbury. org.nz The event will be held in the St Stephen’s church hall at 10.30am

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, September 19, 2020

OUR VIEW

Mental health – we need to talk about it

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

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ext week should be one of the most important weeks of the year.

No, not because we’d be celebrating, commiserating or pondering the result of our now delayed election, but because of one of the most silent killers in our society.

From Monday, through to next Sunday it’s Mental Health Awareness Week.

And just as the name suggests, we should all be aware of it. Yet for some reason, we’re not.

There are literally hundreds of days, weeks and months dedicated to awareness for diseases and illnesses that impact on our lives far too often, but mental health is one we usually downplay a little. Largely because noone seems to want to talk about.

And that’s frustrating, because not talking about things is half the reason we have so many problems with mental health in the first place.

Everyone in our community will know someone who is affected or has been affected in some way, shape or form. Sadly, some in far worse ways than others.

So much work is being done by some incredible individuals, both out there in our community and even further afield to open the lines of communication up a bit more and to get people feeling like it is okay to start talking about the inner demons that are impacting on our lives.

I’ve admitted in the past, in these pages, to my own struggles with mental health at stages in my life.

It’s never been done to inflict sympathy or to draw attention, but more to show that it can be done. I’m going to write something for later next week, and I encourage anyone else who wishes to do the same to do so as well.

We’ll treat every story with the respect it deserves, but also put a spotlight on the fact that it’s okay to admit to, or to reflect on times where you’ve struggled mentally.

Collectively we can all make a difference, it’s actually that simple.

And you never know, reading about someone else’s battles might be enough to make just one person stand up and get help, or admit that they’re struggling too.

Even just that one is a huge win.

YOUR VIEW Te Reo Oh my! Maybe our reader Mr Leighton has been in hibernation, and woke from his long slumber, switched on his telly and there was Daniel with the weather. Totally unaware he woke up during Maori Language Week.

His gripe should have been with the inaccuracies of said weather report, but no, he chose to whinge about a pakeha chal-

lenging himself to a very good effort in delivering a speech in an unfamiliar language – ever tried that?

He thinks he missed out on a vital part of the forecast? Before any of the graphics even showed up?

Don’t worry mate, you did not miss a crucial warning of impeding danger.

He questions the purity of the language as spoken today, has he not realised all languages go

through change as the world and we evolve?

Take English, were the following words in the dictionary a generation ago: selfie, laptop, podcast, rap music, email, botox, and are gidday, cheers, bugger, spagbol pure English words?

Maori IS relevant in this country, it means respecting our people.

As an immigrant to NZ I would hate to see the language die and encourage my children to prac-

tise the words, as for any other language we come across in our international travels.

I applauded Daniel for his brave korero.

Coby Snowden

* * * I totally agree with all Bruce wrote and hope there will be a national public vote on the outcome.

Doug Forsyth

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Who is responsible?

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hat’s why you’re paid the big bucks”. I cannot tell you how many times that has been said to me.

This statement implies that there is something tricky that needs dealing with and as the school leader and manager, that is my job.

I’m sure all principals have heard this said to them.

Whether it is an upset parent, a serious behaviour problem or dealing with the Ministry of Education, principals are the leader and manager in the school, no matter what size of school.

So it was no surprise to hear a number of Taranaki principals were seriously indignant that public money was given for a private/public partnership.

Their schools were rotting and leaking! What was the story.

These schools need money!

Hang on, hang on. Who is responsible for making sure their school is fit to be used?

The principal is. Who is responsible for attending to property matters such as leaks and rot and holes in the carpet? The principal is.

By Peter Livingstone Out of school

Now who pays for it? The ministry does.

Every school must complete and submit a five-year property plan, that includes what is called a conditional report.

Now, as the name says, the conditional report is a detailed report on the condition of the school’s buildings and infrastructure.

This report is used to plan five years worth of property work to fix any issues. Once this is done the ministry approves funding and the school can carry out its plan.

The ministry does not sit there waiting for whining principals to have a go at them if their classrooms are leaking.

This should be identified in the five-year plan. It is very rare that a school suddenly starts developing rot and leaks. It takes time.

It is the principal’s responsibility to identify property issues and get them sorted.

So, I have to ask, what have

these Taranaki principals been doing? Have they let their school buildings fall into disrepair? Where have they spent their property money?

Not only that, since Labour took over, the minister has introduced two extra rounds of funding for schools. I never asked for it, but in the last three years Tinwald got half again of my five-year property money and then we got an extra amount to tackle projects that we wished we had the money for.

Next year our school will have more than half a million dollars worth of upgrades, all because of our current five-year plan, and the extra two investments from the minister.

So again, what have these principals been doing?

Go ahead and have a Rumpelstiltskin about how unfair it is to have nearly $12 million given to a school, but I think what should be happening, is their management of a school should be investigated.

This is what we get the big

bucks for. To manage schools, property, learning, personnel, administration, community and so forth.

Our children deserve well maintained schools and they are expensive to run, but principals are expected to be stewards of money and property.

Peter Livingstone is the principal of Tinwald School. The views expressed in this column are his and do not represent the views of his school, the Ashburton Guardian or the Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association.

Bidwell: Who runs rugby in New Zealand?

By Hamish Bidwell

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ew Zealand Rugby and their players truly are the strangest of dance partners.

The continual tangle they get themselves into around fixtures and selections and availability is a sight to behold, so long as you subscribe to the theory that the All Blacks’ jersey means something.

It’s a brand that both NZR and the players exploit, often leaving the rest of us to feel confused and disenfranchised.

The All Blacks are playing some test rugby this year. We think.

The where, when and how has – or is – proving a little tricky, but the bottom line is they’ll play. Yes, no health or logistical hurdle will stop the powers that be from staging international matches in 2020, otherwise they’ll go broke.

It remains to be seen whether every All Black will be available for every test, but then that’s all part of that complicated dance routine.

Players have always made themselves unavailable for games or tours. Whether it was due to work commitments or on compassionate grounds, religious and political beliefs or parental leave, opting out is not

The All Blacks will play Australia in two Bledisloe Cup tests in New Zealand before heading across the Tasman for the Rugby Championship. out of the ordinary.

Money’s been at the root of most arguments in the professional era, though.

Where games were once few and far between, now they’re plentiful. Where teams were once settled and squads small, now we have mass changes from week to week.

Where matches and series were played for glory and trophies and legacies, now they’re merely a mechanism to pay the bloated salaries of the players.

When, as the governing body, you stage games simply for revenue’s sake and you endorse and encourage rotation and rest weeks, then you diminish the product. Not just in the minds of fans and broadcasters and sponsors, but the players too.

Give your highly paid employees every excuse not to participate and – guess what? – a few are going to take you up on it.

The players are hardly blameless, obviously. If their appetite for cash – and all the other

trimmings that come with being a professional rugby player – was matched by their desire to actually play, then we wouldn’t have such a big problem.

But our heroes, in concert with the players’ association, are becoming increasingly specific about how many times they’re prepared to play and train each year and at what intensity. How many media commitments they’ll fulfill, how many promotional activities they’ll attend, how many weeks in camp they’ll cop and for how much coin.

Worst of all remains this idea of ‘sabbaticals’. The chance to stay on your NZR money, but sit months or even entire years out, while some other dopes pay extra for the privilege of your services.

You hesitate to say NZR have become accustomed to begging their better players to stay under contract, but when you’re having to incentivise their deals to this extent then you’re hardly in a strong bargaining position.

Again, when these are the employment conditions, it’s little wonder some blokes profess a reluctance to play.

Some people will say these players are under contract and should do as they’re told. We don’t tell our employers when we’re prepared to work, and when we’re not, so why should

footy players?

Too bad if Super Rugby Aotearoa’s a bit hard on the body, or if the 2020 test schedule comes with too many quarantine requirements. You’re on massive money and you can sling your hook if you don’t like it.

Unfortunately, it’s all a bit late for that. New Zealand Rugby took the lead, in terms of trying to cash in on the All Blacks’ brand, but now it’s the players in control.

I’d be fascinated to know how people feel about the All Blacks now. How connected to the team they are and tied to the games and results.

I retain a professional interest and I have friends who care about the team and enjoy the matches. But, hand on heart, I genuinely wouldn’t be bothered if I never saw the All Blacks play again.

Am I on my own here? Am I talking absolute rubbish? Is the relationship between NZR and its players actually incredibly healthy and the All Blacks as popular and relatable as ever before?

All I tend to see is a governing body who need money, a playing group who crave it and various contortions designed to create a mutually beneficial outcome.

It’s almost become more of a spectacle than the game itself.

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Chertsey from above, 1978. The sheer expanse of paddocks fading into the distance just goes to show how big our own slice of New Zealand really is.

Eye in the Sky

By Connor Lysaght From its practical uses in surveying to the novelty factor of seeing your house from above, everyone can agree that aerial photography is a very useful, if not purely interesting, form of photography.

For a good few decades, the Ashburton Guardian published the popular Eye in the Sky segment, which showcased places around the town and district as seen from above.

Nowadays we are able to access a wealth of satellite photographs and information through Google Maps, Bing, and more localised services such as Canterbury Maps on the internet, but the perspective and scale of aerial photography still has the potential to impress even today.

Anyone with access to a computer can find these run-of-the-mill resources, so I have picked out some of our more interesting aerials from the Ashburton Museum’s photograph collection for your viewing pleasure.

This blurry shot of the Hakatere Huts, taken September 14, 1958, demonstrates some of the challenges of aerial photography. The camera is focused on the wing instead of the landscape, rendering the photo useless from a utilitarian point of view. However, the soft blur present gives the photo an almost painterly aspect – it’s nice and unique in its own way.

Millichamps Nurseries, Tinwald, November 10, 1985.

An impressive aerial shot of Methven township, taken c. 1970 – the sight of the major roads all converging on a single central point is most apparent from above.

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This one is a bit faded, but you still make out the details of this 1980 Ashburton A&P Show aerial. How many parked cars can you spot along the roads?

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ell hasn’t spring become all mixed up!

Finally, after a chilly winter, and an average autumn, here comes all the warm stuff, bringing with it sunshine, lambs, daffodils, oh … and snow.

Honestly, 2020 has been that kind of year, so naturally on day one of spring noone really blinked when we all woke up in the farmy foothills to a complete and utter white-out.

It was a breathtakingly beautiful sight as though a movie set had been put up overnight, but to the farmers, it was a dire situation that saw them reach for the Panadol.

Was it forecast? Absolutely. Did I take that forecast seriously? Nope, not even as a fleeting thought. It was spring people!

So here I was, completely caught out

FARMY PRINCESS with DONNA-MARIE LEVER

and scrambling to put together a snow outfit so I could set off and play with the kids and watch the farmers work from the comfort of my window.

Unfortunately as I was not prepared, all I could muster together was a bad combination of active-wear and a few non-matching thermal bits and bobs, with a bit of lipstick just in case.

Did we build a snowman? Yes, the children and I put in a stellar effort, although they never look as good as they do in the movies and in reality it’s tricky putting the carrot nose in place.

I then took it upon myself to do a circuit of the farm to check on everything, or if

I’m being honest, mainly to take some pretty pictures and finally utilise the 4WD function on my car for the first time this year.

It was here I discovered a humble new tool used by farmers.

I watched on with curiosity as a nearby farmer moved cows through one paddock into another, and in the absence of a dog to encourage them to skip along, he hung his arm out the side of his truck, slamming an empty two-litre milk bottle container against it.

It worked a treat and the animals clopped along happily.

I couldn’t tell if he was actually playing a tune, or there was any rhythm involved, but it did occur to me, I could use this very technique to run my own little human farm.

So when dinner was ready I could simply bang on an empty milk bottle to get the family’s attention – or maybe when it was time for the children to leave for the school bus, again I’d just grab the milk bottle, possibly two, and tap out a loud tune.

I will let you know how I get on with this new routine.

One thing I am grateful for is at least when you live on a farm there are no neighbours to stare over the fence and through your windows while you bang on a milk bottle, thinking you’ve gone completely and utterly mad!

TV reporter, journalist, mum and born and bred Aucklander Donna-Marie Lever talks about life after marrying a farmer and moving to rural Mid Canterbury

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– For the topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon in a bowl.

– Add the butter cubes and rub into dry ingredients to resemble breadcrumbs.

– Stir in the oats, then set aside in a fridge while you cut the apples.

– Toss the chopped apples well with the caramel sauce and salt.

– Split the mixture between 4-6 ramekins, top each with a knob of butter then sprinkle the oaty topping evenly all over each.

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Be careful not to let them get mushy.

Smear 2/3 of the dulce de leche over the baked base then top with apples.

Use your hands to crumble the remaining crumble mixture over the apples.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Leave in the tin to cool completely before cutting into squares.

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“I didn’t even want to leave the house, that’s how bad it got and I constantly felt like I was going to faint. I was exhausted all the time.”

Having a diagnosis didn’t mean her symptoms disappeared, but after years of therapy and group therapy, Carole said those symptoms are now usually under control. Her life, however, is all about managing situations and using the right tools to cope.

Anxiety is a normal reaction for anyone when they’re faced with danger, but for someone with an anxiety condition, your body adopts a flight-or-fight reaction at times when it is not needed.

For Carole those situations can include simple, everyday tasks – going to the supermarket, talking to a stranger, talking on the phone, being in a busy place, driving, going somewhere on her own, or being anywhere where she feels trapped.

“In those situations I feel anxious and panicked and that affects me through physical symptoms. When your brain wants to escape a situation, it makes it very hard to remain present and to participate in what is happening,” she said.

Physical symptoms can include, blushing, zoning out, a complete brain freeze, sweating, increased heart rate, dizziness, nausea, muscle tension, feeling light-headed and crying.

“The symptom that affects me the most is dizziness and lightheadedness.

I feel as though I’m going to faint and this is made worse by the social anxiety where I don’t want any attention on me,” Carole said.

Therapy has been critical for her in gaining back control of her life. It will never be perfect, anxiety will always be part of who she is and fighting the agoraphobics fear of open spaces will always be a battle, but today Carole knows her triggers and has a range of coping strategies she can call on when needed.

Distraction is one of the critical tools she uses when she becomes aware that she’s becoming inwardly focused and that physical signs of her condition are starting.

“When that happens, I try to move my focus outwards. For example, when I’m driving and feel stuck at traffic lights, I’ll pick cars and make up stories about where they’re going and what they’re going to do.”

Having a focus on being relaxed also

helps. As she works to achieve a state of relaxation, Carole tells herself her brain will keep her safe and that she needs to accept and trust that.

“I tell myself it’s okay, I’m safe. I also try to be aware of my thoughts. Excessive worrying doesn’t help in most situations, so I tell myself, there is no new information. It also helps not focusing on the bad things that could happen,” she said.

Keeping fit is also another important coping strategy. Regular workouts mean that the physical symptoms that come with exercise – shortness of breath, a fast heart rate and sweating, that are also symptoms of anxiety, become more acceptable and more normalised when related to a physical activity.

And there’s medication. While there’s no magic pill, no silver bullet, for her medication has been helpful in managing anxiety.

“The pills don’t do the work for you, but they’ve helped lower my anxiety to a more manageable level and they help reduce the physical symptoms,” she said.

For Carole, it’s been a long journey to reach a place where she feels her conditions are largely under control. She now knows her triggers, understands what her mind and body are telling her and has coping mechanisms that allow her to take control.

Coping with mental health issues means coping with issues that are unseen and that means while you may appear to be functioning normally on the outside, inside you are struggling to cope. And that struggle is often fought alone.

For her therapy and, eventually, a diagnosis have brought huge, positive changes.

Simply understanding what is happening and why and having a toolkit of coping strategies mean you finally feel you have control over your life, Carole said.

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This annual event led by the Mental Health Foundation is a chance for workplaces to look at the experiences, actions, relationships and surroundings that make people feel good, stay well and uplift your wellbeing.

MHAW 2020 is an opportunity for everyone to redefine and rediscover what wellbeing looks like, during Covid-19 and beyond.

The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand is a charity that works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health and wellbeing.

It works to influence individuals, whanau, organisations and communities to improve and sustain their mental health and reach their full potential.

Mental Health Foundation (MHF) chief executive Shaun Robinson says the theme of the week acknowledges that this year has not been an easy one.

“Many of us have had to reconsider the experiences, actions and surroundings that make us feel good, stay well, and uplift our wellbeing,” he said.

“Restrictions on living have presented challenges for many of us – and opportunities too. I’m hearing from New Zealanders about the good things they’re doing to acknowledge their own mental wellbeing right now. We want to learn more about the simple, everyday things you’ve done this year to look after yourself and your whanau.”

Robinson acknowledged that everyone went through ups and downs in life – that’s a completely normal part of being human. Sometimes our sense of wellbeing might feel strong, sometimes not, and that’s okay, he said.

“Wellbeing is for everyone and isn’t just for people who’ve experienced mental illness. One in five Kiwis experience a mental illness each year and it’s important to remember that with the right support many people can and do live well with mental illness.”

Robyn Shearer, Deputy Director General, Mental Health and Addiction at the Ministry of Health says “MHAW is a great opportunity for us to reflect on the simple but powerful things we can all do every day to maintain our wellbeing.

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End of winter is nigh

fter what has felt like a tumultuous year, we have reached the light at the end of the tunnel for the home gardener – spring!

While it can often be a wet and windy month, the days are getting longer and temperatures are on the rise, so it’s a very active month in the indoor or outdoor garden.

Houseplants Many houseplants can look tired towards the end of winter – a combination of a lack of nutrients and withstanding growing conditions that have been very cold or very warm (near fires or heating systems).

It’s still a little early for repotting, wait until the end of the month as temperatures rise.

Pay careful attention to the light where your houseplants are located as very few thrive in dark parts of the home.

Continue watering your houseplants as required rather than routinely as overwatering kills more houseplants than any other factor.

Always use lukewarm water so there is less shock to the plant.

Dust gathers easily on plants with large glossy leaves, so clean them regularly with a moist cloth.

Remember, a well-lit bathroom is an excellent part of the house to rejuvenate ailing houseplants as the warm, moist air from showers provides excellent growing conditions.

Vegetable garden

Due to the impacts of Covid-19 and the subsequent nationwide lockdowns, we have been reminded of how empowering self-sufficiency can be.

While it is still too early to plant traditional summer vegetables eg tomatoes and cucumbers, you can continue planting year-round vegetables – celery, lettuce, silverbeet, beetroot and spinach.

Sow seeds of summer vegetables in pots or seed trays for planting into the garden in late October. Where possible, ie not too wet, start preparing areas of your vegetable garden for summer crops, adding fresh compost to existing soil.

Flowering annuals Remove finished winter annuals (into the compost bin) and prepare for planting summer flowering annuals.

You can plant annuals that flower all year round, including alyssum, calendulas, cornflowers, lobelias, pansies, and violas.

Bulbs The last of the spring bulbs will now be flowering.

Allow all the foliage on your bulbs to go brown later in the season as this ensures they have sufficient stored nutrients for flowering next year. Note the most successful bulbs in your garden as you may

wish to plant more of these.

Fruit trees All pip and stone fruit trees should be in full flower by now. Remember that apples are usually the last to come into flower.

Hopefully warmer and calmer conditions will be favourable for pollination this season.

Strawberries Strawberry plants are now in active growth.

Continue removing flowers to hasten the development of the plants and mulch around them with pea straw or crushed bark.

This helps keep the plants clean and provides a bed for the berries when they begin to form next month.

Lawns In warmer areas of the country, the grass is beginning to grow.

Lawn fertiliser can be applied towards the end of the month and seeds can be sown on bare patches.

Add new clean topsoil before broadcasting the seed. Start mowing the lawn regularly to encourage vigorous, healthy lawn growth.

Roses

Most rose bushes are producing new growth and, in some instances, breaking into flower.

Apply a side dressing of rose fertiliser around plants towards the end of the month. Fresh compost can be spread around rose beds now, and throughout the growing season.

Container gardens It’s time to consider what to grow in containers over summer months – flowers, herbs, or summer salad vegetables.

Prepare by emptying the containers, washing thoroughly and ensuring drainage holes are adequate. Start planting towards the end of September/early October.

Herb garden Herb gardens may be looking rather sad in September, as most herbs prefer a hot, dry climate.

Prepare for re-planting in October by removing old plants now and raising the area to be planted and adding fresh compost.

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My fig tree has gotten huge. Can I prune it back hard to a reachable height and if so when? It fruits really well, but the birds get the crop before it ripens.

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Fig trees should be pruned back very hard each year as they only produce fruit on new season’s growth.

Winter is the best time to do this. First, reduce the main leaders (branches) down to a reachable height, then remove any excessive, inward-growing branches, as well as any branches that are overlapping. Do not be afraid to severely prune any thick wood. This may require a handsaw, although most can be done

with loppers and secateurs as big wood can be quite soft.

Most birds simply adore figs so as the fruit begins to ripen in late January/February, cover the entire tree with bird netting (from your local garden centre), ensuring there are no points of entry.

If your fig tree produces particularly tasty fruit, take some cuttings from your prunings as they grow very easily from cuttings 20cm long. Simply push these into your vegetable garden or into potting mix.

Once rooted, re-plant into the area of your choice or pot up and give to friends or family.

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Books and budding artists LONGBEACH Longbeach School pupils had a day out at the Ashburton Public Library and the Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre.

The Eiffelton and Flemington classes rotated from place to place having at least an hour at each activity.

At the library, they were treated to story time and then they were able to look around the library, as

well as participate in a scavenger hunt.

Over at the art gallery, public programmes co-ordinator, Simone Barnsdale, showed them a different kind of art, called pastel printing.

To start off with they did a quick sketch of a buddy and then started outlining the faces, from a printed photo. After they had finished tracing, they wet some paper then roughly dried it.

The paper was then put on top

of the sketch and rolled over it so it was ready to peel off before being allowed to dry.

After creating their own works of art, the pupils then toured the art exhibitions at the gallery, The artist who made these wonderful pieces of art was Gregory O’Brien with a challenge to spot as many horses as they could.

The art gallery offers local schools the opportunity to attend an exhibition and a hands-on activity each term.

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Hats off to youngsters Ashburton Netherby School’s juniors put on a school production this week.

The Years 0-3 put on Hat’s Off, a fun and educational musical tour through the changing seasons of the year as Apple the pony tries to find a hat suitable for the weather.

To celebrate, Maori Language Week, the Kapa Haka group also performed to the school.

Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, parents and families were unable to attend.

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Hampstead all class NETBALL

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

After more than a decade between drinks, Hampstead again reigns supreme.

The Ashburton club proved too slick for a dogged Methven outfit, winning the premier 1 netball final 46-32 to cap a dominant season where the side won all 11 competition games, including Thursday’s decider.

It is the club’s first premier 1 title since 2009, with goal attack Nicole Hands the sole survivor from the previous title-winning group.

Maybe Hampstead insiders sensed it was going to be a momentous occasion, with a club banner hung and cardboard supporters occupying a section of the EA Networks Centre near the main court as finals night ran without spectators.

Earlier in the night, Hampstead’s under-18 A team won the premier 3 final after a seesawing battle with Ashburton College 10 A, and Hampstead B sealed third in premier 2 after winning their playoff to make it a memorable night for the blue and golds.

“This season has been pretty bloody special for our club,” Hampstead A coach Cindy Meadows said.

“It’s been a season I won’t forget.”

Methven, to their credit, threw everything at Hampstead as they nabbed several turnovers early in the game.

The side enjoyed a strong second period as they reduced Hampstead’s lead to three early in the stanza.

However this Hampstead team is a clinical outfit – distribution of possession from midcourt remained razor-sharp and their high octane game consistently kept Methven on the back foot.

Hampstead midcourter Kelsey Bewley looks to her support during Thursday’s premier 1 final against Methven.

After leading 24-18 at halftime, Hampstead continued to control proceedings in the second half, extending their lead to 10 by the end of the third period.

Hampstead added another 11 goals to Methven’s seven in the final quarter as the scoreline mirrored the third period tally.

“The score definitely didn’t reflect how it felt out there,” Hampstead captain Jemma Stoddart said, during the post-match presentation.

Meadows said the focus during the week had been more on nailing their own performance.

“For us it was about linking in together and working for each other.

“That was really important.”

“We felt if we put our game out on the court that would be enough, and thankfully it was.”

Alice Eddington was again a secure presence in front of goal for her side as she kept the scoreboard ticking over.

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“Having someone like Alice who is cool, calm and collected has been amazing,” Meadows said.

“I’ve never had that luxury before.”

The evening was significant for many seasoned Hampstead netball figures, with some biding their time outside the arena before kick-starting the celebrations.

Former coach Andrea Cousins, who was at the helm in 2009,

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greeted the squad outside the arena following the final.

“She was waiting outside for us.

“They sprayed us with bubbles and let off party poppers.”

Meadows added that Thursday’s victory was particularly sweet after the 2014 final, when Hampstead were edged in the final quarter by Celtic.

“That was my first year coaching prem.

“I’m pretty pleased to right the wrong that way.”

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Mt Somers bounce back

Losing their spot in Premier 1 halfway through the season might have been a tough pill to swallow for the Mt Somers ladies, but they made good of a tough situation to dominate the Premier 2 division through the second half of the season. Unbeaten following the promotion and relegation match, they were too strong for Southern A in Thursday night’s final, winning 30-17.

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More glory for Hampstead

Untouchable through the second half of the season with five wins from five matches, the Hampstead Under 18 A side capped off a strong finish with victory on finals night in the Premier 3 grade by beating Ashburton College Year 10 A 33-29, in a match which, at most points of the game, could have gone either way.

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RUGBY

Hammers buoyant despite reshuffle

By Adam Burns

Mid Canterbury number 8 Seta Koroitamana will again look to provide the Hammers more go forward ball today against North Otago.

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Injury has forced a late change in the Mid Canterbury camp in what has been another curve ball for coaching staff.

Hooker Elama Touli has been scratched from today’s Heartland clash with North Otago in Hinds, after copping an injury at Wednesday night’s training.

Coach Jason Rickard said that Touli is believed to have pinched a nerve in his lower back.

“It’s giving him a bit of grief and he can’t run at the moment,” he said.

Touli was initially named to start today’s encounter after coming off the bench against Buller last weekend.

The late withdrawal means Callum Burrell is reinstated in the number 2 jersey, with Ashton McArthur added to the pine.

It is the latest setback for the Hammers this week, after openside Luke Gilbert was ruled out with strep throat.

Lock Matt Stone also had to go under the knife earlier in the week after starting the previous two weeks.

“By no fault of anyone’s we’ve had a few curve balls this week, and our first priority is to make sure those guys are okay.

“We’ve got full confidence in the guys to go out there and do the job.”

Burrell is set to be utilised in a different manner to what Rickard

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and Dale Palmer had originally intended, as Mid Canterbury looks to run the Old Golds off their feet this afternoon.

“The fact that they’ve (North Otago) got a relatively sizeable pack and we think Callum’s very good when the game frees up a

little bit,” Rickard said.

“Unfortunately for someone when you have injuries and illnesses it creates another opportunity for someone else.”

Although the make-up of the pack will look markedly different from the side that beat Buller last

TENNIS

Bittersweet farewell

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

One of the region’s brightest sporting talents has waved adios.

Mid Canterbury tennis whiz kid Diego Quispe-Kim and his family have made a permanent move to the North Island less than a week after clinching another tennis title in Ashburton.

The 14-year-old national age grade champion who has played for the Fairton club in Mid Canterbury in recent years is set to be reunited with his former coach Mark Belcher who is the head coach at New Plymouth’s Pukekura Park Tennis Club.

Belcher, who has had international playing and coaching stints over the years, coached a budding Quispe-Kim in Christchurch before the Taranaki man moved back home three years ago.

The Guardian spoke to his father Juan Quispe-Chavez a couple of hours before the family were set to relocate permanently to New Plymouth during the week.

Securing a job in the Taranaki region was previously the biggest hurdle for Quispe-Chavez however had since nailed down a job at Tegel.

“The main thing is Diego will get good support there.”

He said the move to the North Island would make it easier for his son to get onto the ITF circuit and nail down a world ranking.

“All the ITF tournaments are in the North Island.

“It’s a good age for Diego to start playing ITF and that’s why we made the decision to go there.”

The teen most recently clinched the open men’s event at the JTT Ashburton Sunday Classic six days ago.

The move north was not without a hint of sadness for the family as they farewelled some of the Mid Canterbury tennis community during the week.

“Diego was a bit sad and they were sad.

“Sometimes we have to make a step that is hard.

“We will try our best and see what happens.”

Right – Diego Quispe-Kim with his father Juan Quispe-Chavez.

week, the Hammers’ backline is largely settled.

“Dale said to me I don’t think we’ve been able to field a starting backline the same two weeks in a row, let alone three weeks in a row for ... who knows exactly how long.”

Despite heavy rainfall during the week, conditions underfoot are expected to be ideal in Hinds with fine weather also forecast for the region today.

“I think you will see a spectacle of rugby and I think North Otago will be of a similar mindset.”

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HOCKEY

Twin triumph targeted

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

Wakanui’s two senior hockey outfits have a chance to clinch dual titles in Timaru today, in what is a big day for the Mid Canterbury club.

Both the senior men and women are vying for glory in their respective grand finals, which form a South Canterbury hockey championship double-header.

The Wakanui senior women take on Cambridge in the women’s division one final before the men take on Temuka later this afternoon.

Wakanui finished second in the South Canterbury men’s division one grade after a five win-three loss record.

Temuka, meanwhile, were top qualifier before going down to Wakanui in the first week of the finals a fortnight ago.

The South Cantabrians earned their spot in today’s final after knocking over Cambridge last week.

It is one win apiece in the two regular season clashes between the two finalists.

Wakanui’s senior women will be redhot favourites to secure the silverware against Cambridge.

The team have won all nine of their games in the competition, including a 7-1

hammering of today’s opponents a fortnight ago.

Other Mid Canterbury sides will also be gunning for titles in the lower grades.

Tinwald face off with Roncalli’s 1st XI in tomorrow’s women’s division two final in Timaru, which follows on from the plate final between Wakanui and Cambridge.

Allenton face off with Geraldine in the division three boys’ grand final on Monday night in Timaru, which follows Wakanui’s 5th/6th playoff with Mackenzie.

A top-of-the-table clash in Mid Canterbury’s first grade men’s competition is the weekend’s big local drawcard fixture.

Probably the form team of the moment, Tinwald Orange face off with Hampstead/ Wakanui at the NBS Turf tomorrow.

Tinwald Orange made a statement last week when it defeated a previously unbeaten Wakanui outfit 3-0 which puts the side on top in the Jonny Hunt Memorial Trophy ladder.

Wakanui take on Tinwald Black to kick off tomorrow’s first grade action.

The last match on turf is between Allenton and Hampstead/Lowcliffe, who are both coming off losses last week.

The first grade women’s final between Methven and Hampstead Blue was played last night after going to print.

Wakanui’s Sam Dalziel will be key for her team in today’s final against Cambridge in Timaru. .

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United wary of the UC enigma

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

United youngsters up for semi showdown Although Mid Canterbury United’s senior teams have confronted constant challenges, the club’s 15th grade youth outfit have been an outand-out pacesetter in their Mainland competition. Now they’re set for knockout football as they take on Cashmere Tech this morning in the 15th grade Div 1 Cup semi-final at the Ashburton Domain. Last week the team knocked over frontunners Coastal Spirit 3-1 in what was the Wainoni club’s first defeat of the season. Mid Canterbury United’s Kingsley Olawale (above) glides towards a Coastal Spirit attacker during Saturday’s game.

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A team which has recorded just the one win this season theoretically should be ripe for the plucking.

However, Mid Canterbury United should avoid any hint of complacency as they host Universities at the Ashburton Domain today.

The Christchurch club could be considered an enigmatic proposition despite their unfavourable season’s footing.

Knowing which UC team will show up provides somewhat of a conundrum for the Mid Cantabrians. Universities’ sole win this season was when they whacked Mid Canterbury United 7-0 back in June.

Two weeks earlier they held unbeaten competition leaders Halswell to a 2-2 draw, albeit in the opening round of the Canterbury Championship League.

The side have not been far off the pace against bigger teams, however have faded in other outings.

Mid Canterbury United did manage to get them back in their return meeting last month in Ashburton when the locals won 3-1 to record the second of their total three wins of the competition.

Another big effort is required at home today as United target a fourth season win.

Universities have proven more competitive at Reserves level, and will offer another hard-nosed test for United earlier in the day.

The temperature rises in senior division 2 as Methven travel to Christchurch to face second placed Western AFC Roar, in a game which is hard to call.

Methven thumped the Roar 5-1 at home in July, however they may provide a stiffer challenge on their patch in what will be a mouthwatering contest.

United is back home in senior division 4 where they face the Halswell Bombers. The home team will be eager to rediscover some confidence in a game they should win, however the team has been a shadow of their earlier season incarnation.

Methven International is up the road in division 7 where the third placed Halswell Globe Trotters await in another difficult assignment for the team.

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OPINION

The enduring quest for the maillot jaune

By Steve Devereux steve.d@theguardian.co.nz

W

hile the guys on the bikes think they’ve got a hard road to hoe, they have no idea how hard life really is, trying to explain to an unbeliever the mysteries that are encompassed in the Tour de France.

You see, it goes for three weeks, and there’s this guy in the yellow jersey, who sits in the peloton safely surrounded by all his team-mates, who this year also have yellow jerseys, and he just cruises along, chatting to all and sundry (even his closest rivals) until the last day, which is even cruisier as it is almost always just a ceremonial ride to the Champs Elysees and the finish line, and lots and lots of glory.

In the meantime, every night there’s one hell of a race going on up the road, often literally miles up that road, with a heap of sprinters and support riders and members of teams with no show of winning the Tour making breaks, getting reeled in by the peloton, making more breaks, pushing themselves to and beyond the normal limits of human endurance, so they can cross the line first and win a highly-prestigious stage.

No matter how many stages these guys win, they still don’t bother the bloke wearing that yellow jersey; he’s still quite happily bowling along a few miles

back, swaddled in the protection of his mates, and just keeping one eye on those close rivals, making sure they stay just a few seconds behind him, all the way to Paris.

Simple, really.

I usually try to see four or five Tour stages right through to their 3.30-4.00am finish, but this year I’ve only managed one, due to various reasons, probably advancing years a major one.

I have no doubt that many of the cycling freakos in Mid Canterbury have been doing the marathon TV thing many nights over the last three weeks, at the negligible cost of square eyes and a great deal of yawning the next day or days, just as they did last year, and the year before that and also the year before that.

I caught a good one – ok, they’re all good – as German Lennard Kamna rode a superb tactical race.

He caught the right break early, and watched as various riders late in the race tried to stamp their mark.

When Ineos’ Richard Carapaz made what looked like a winning break, Kamna was hanging on to his back wheel, and at exactly the right moment, when Carapaz faltered just for a few seconds, Kamna made his own move, and held an increasing advantage to the line, leaving a trail of broken riders behind him – although of course they would all be turning up the next morning to do it all again. Top sporting viewing.

For the record, the man in yellow, Jumbo-Visma’s Primoz Roglic, crossed the line a full 17 minutes later, in company with his nearest rival, Tajed Pogacar.

Oh, yeah, Roglic and Pogacar also both come from Slovenia, so they probably have plenty to chat about.

But here’s how the whole thing really works.

The next stage was a famous climb, up the Col de la Loze, easily the highest, steepest climb of the 2020 version of the epic race.

There’s no sprinting down the road here, no show-ponies setting up a winning break and holding that edge to a highspeed finish.

This is gut-busting, excrutiating, men-from-the-boys stuff, and who was in the top three at the end of it all?

Primoz Roglic and Tajed Pogacar.

Not a sprinter for miles, support riders all left gasping and shattered in their wake, this is where the big boys come out to play, and where that yellow jersey is supremely hard-earned.

If you’re anywhere near the front bunch after this massive obstacle in the road to Paris, only then you might be talked about as a genuine contender.

The race has been going since 1903, so it’s reasonably well established on the cycling calendar, and even has one or two interesting things dotted along its history, not to mention a free, absolutely stunning pictorial travelogue along the way.

It actually began life as a tool to increase sales for a newspaper, the L’Auto, an interesting concept in this day and age.

If a newspaper now could develop some sort of race that became one of the world’s great sporting occasions, it might secure its own survival in these testing times.

Maurice Garin won the inaugural race. He had another shot at glory in 1904, but was caught cheating – he was on a train at the time. A portent of some intriguing times ahead perhaps.

This year the touring cyclists will cover 3483 kilometres; in 1926 they stood at the starting line with a daunting 5745 kilometre journey in front of them.

It’s tough, desperately and frighteningly difficult to win a stage of the Tour – Eddy Merckx won 34 of them.

For the weight-watching fraternity: the average cyclist will burn 123,900 calories during the race. I’m led to believe that’s a lot.

Up until the 1960s, it was common for riders to drink alcohol during the race, to numb the pain.

In normal years (this is not a normal year, if you hadn’t noticed) around 12 million spectators line the route to watch the riders stream past, and 3.5 billion watch events unfold on the telly.

1919 was obviously a punishing year – eventually just 10 riders rode into Paris.

Greg LeMond knows how to

judge a race nicely – his winning margin, after three gruelling weeks on the roads all over France, was eight seconds.

Five-time Tour winner Bernard Hinault gets the last word.

“An amateur should think long and hard before attempting one of these stages. Two would probably necessitate a visit to a doctor, and three would require a psychiatrist – any more and you should be checking if that person has written a will.”

Sporting notes from the week: The US Open. An incredible, high quality final between two superb tennis players. It begs the question; how come when the Big Three are playing, they almost always march all over this lot on their way to yet another Grand Slam final? Roger, Rafa and Novak are simply on a different planet.

Watched a memorable rugby game the other night; Otago and Waikato battling out an NPC final.

Fantastic memories revived, watching the likes of Josh Kronfeld, Anton Oliver, Tony Brown, Brendon Laney and Byron Kelleher do battle with Matt Cooper, Keith Lowen, Mark Cooksley, and the man who is going to guide the All Blacks to another historic winning season, Ian Foster.

But the biggest memory was of what an agonisingly, atrociously bad commentator Murray Mexted was.

Some rugby memories you don’t need.

BASKETBALL

Newlands, Donkey advance Brian Kerr gives his report on semi-final action in Men’s A Grade basketball at the Oxford Street stadium on Wednesday night.

So, the first of the two semi-finals were between College and Newlands.

It had only been three weeks since College had toppled Newlands, so the confidence was there to repeat the dose.

The first quarter was scrappy as neither team were able to dominate, with College’s man-to-man defence generally doing a good job. However Newlands started finding their mark and went into the second quarter leading 23-15.

The second quarter found Newlands able to work their offence better as they pushed out the lead. College were getting the looks but the ball was not dropping. College trailing 48-33 at the halftime break.

Newlands came out fast and quickly pushed the lead out to 20 points, until College increased their defensive intensity. They

A 23 point effort from Marc Juntilla helped lead Newlands into the final of Men’s A Grade basketball. went to a full court man-to-man and they were able to create turnovers drawing the score back to 63-53 by the end of the third quarter.

College continued pressing the Newlands team and worked hard on defence, however they could not get a break on the scoreboard. With three minutes gone in the quarter, Newlands hit a switch and everything changed.

They increased the tempo of the game and within a minute or

so had pushed the score out past 20 points.

Even a time-out during that time did not stop the bleeding, as Newlands took charge of the game, eventually taking out the match 90-66.

For Newlands, Marc Juntilla top-scored with 23 points. He was always dangerous and made the College defenders work hard.

Randy Buenafe continued his good form as he accumulated 22 points, with Nick Fechney strong

on the inside with 14 points.

College was led by Riley Sa with 24 points who was tireless at both ends of the court.

Kambell Stills finished with 16 points, even though being well managed by the Newlands defence.

Thomas Patterson finished with 11 points, however his defence was excellent. He had the unenviable task of matching up with Juntilla in what was a terrific battle.

The second semi-final was between defending champs MSA Team Donkey and Wildlife. The last time these two played, Wildlife had taken the honours.

Team Donkey came out meaning business as they found the net early to open up a lead. It took Wildlife time to settle, but things were already looking ominous as Team Donkey led 33-19 going into the second quarter.

Team Donkey started off the quarter as they’d finished the last one pushing the lead out further.

They then followed that up with a series of missed shots and turnovers as Wildlife found some life.

Back to 10 points and a real battle beginning to brew, Team Donkey flicked a switch and tidied things up at both ends of the court to restore the lead out to 56-40.

Team Donkey then took charge in the third quarter as things got a bit heated on court. Wildlife did not have any answers as Team Donkey went into the final quarter leading 81-55.

The pain did not ease for Wildlife as Team Donkey pushed the difference out to past 30 points.

It was here that Team Donkey sat on 99 for about four minutes until they finally managed to post three figures. Wildlife weren’t able to take any real advantage of this scoring lull as Team Donkey took out the game 101-75.

For Team Donkey it was Cam Butler doing the job with 31 points. He was always a constant threat on offence and Wildlife just couldn’t shut him down.

Fotu Hala found a return to shooting form as he finished with 26 points including a 14-point run in the fourth quarter. Pip Johnston was again in the action, ending up with 24 points.

For Wildlife, Sean Hunter led the way with 21 points with Emiliano Guerra finishing with 18 points, Xavier Bartlett 13 points.

So, we have the two best teams to battle it out for the title next Wednesday at 7pm.

The only thing separating these two teams was a points differential and they both have a win each from the round robin.

This should be a good tussle.

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NETBALL

Tania rules the bench

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

Countless trips up the road have paid dividends for Mid Canterbury’s Tania Rule.

The Ashburton bench official has secured a national bench qualification after a period of crunching numbers and jotting stats in Christchurch’s premier competition for the past few years.

Her officiating duties have led her to travel north up to three times a week for various games.

Daughter Sophie has also been playing in Christchurch over the past two years, which made the long haul netball transits even more justified.

“I’m always up there on a Saturday anyway,” Rule said.

The latest qualification allows her to officiate national netball tournaments alongside ANZ

Premiership and Beko League games.

Although she had benched Beko games in the past, she was relishing the prospect of travelling to other tournaments beyond the Mainland.

“Was I nervous before my first Beko game? Hell yes.

“I turned up two and a half hours before it started.

“But I did it and it was a total buzz.”

Although Covid had dashed any hopes of further Beko experience, she has her sights set on other event landmarks.

“My main aim probably is to go to the New Zealand Secondary Schools”.

A major incentive for Rule in moving up the bench official pecking order was seeing unfamiliar players in action and working alongside new people.

“That’s when you get to see other schools and other clubs

Tania Rule play,” she said.

“It’s quite nice to do a bench for clubs that you don’t know.”

She credited Mid Canterbury netball stalwart Gail Benseman, who has served as a bench official trainer, as her biggest influence throughout her officiating stint.

“She was the one who first started going to Christchurch and was the one who got it all started.

“Now she’s got a new batch of people coming through, so its like a cycle.”

The prospect of getting on the telly during big time netball coverage however counted for little in her drive towards her latest milestone.

“I don’t really care if I don’t get a televised game,” she said.

“It gives me a chance to go to further tournaments and get the exposure to those higher games.”

There are numerous duties for bench officials, including maintaining scoresheets, timekeeping and other player statistics.

However for Rule, it is very much a labour of love.

“It is another way of looking at a game that you’re interested in.”

MULTISPORT

Covid claims Salmon Run

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

The Rakaia Salmon Run has joined the growing list of cancelled events in 2020 due to Covid-19.

The sixth Salmon Run multisport event organised by the Rakaia Lions was to be held on October 17, however, with the uncertainty caused by Covid-19 has forced the cancellation to the disappointment of the organisers.

“After a lot of deliberation and discussion it was decided that the health and safety, and also welfare of our competitors, volunteers, marshals and general community was more important than the risks involved,” Rakaia Salmon Run organising committee member, Jo Burrows, said.

The government had announced the country outside of Auckland will likely go to Alert Level 1 on Monday.

However, that wasn’t enough to allay the concerns of the organising committee when it met on Wednesday to weigh up their options.

“It was just too risky.

“Many of our marshals and volunteers are elderly and are in the deemed risk category.

The annual Rakaia Salmon Run has been cancelled.

“The Covid uncertainty at this time has also brought with it a lot more rules and protocols to abide by, and so for the Rakaia Lions and the small volunteer committee it was too large a responsibility to run a successful and stress-free event.

“Our decision, I can assure you, was not taken lightly, with preparation and promotion well under way with only a month to go.”

The gathering restrictions

SPORTS RESULTS

■■ Golf

Mayfield Golf Club

Ladies LGU. 4th Skibo, 6th Stableford. Grade 0-20: Christine Ross 93-11-82, Grade21-29: Judy Webb 98-2177 Grade 30+: Sanae Hydes 116-42-74. Sue Graham 107-30-77.

Stablefords Sanae Hydes 34, Twos Jacinta Schmack No 14. Mr Manns Bakery & Café 2nd Shot 2 or 11 Alison Vessey, Sims Bakery Nearest the Pin 5 or 14, Sanae Hydes.

Methven Golf Club

Ladies Bisque Par: Heather Middleton 7up, Jan Lane 6 up, Nola Hydes 4 up.

Mackenzie chasing a national crown

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

Ashburton indoor bowler, Ken Mackenzie will take on a group of New Zealand’s best bowlers today while on the hunt for national glory.

Mackenzie, a former South Island representative, is the zone winner from Canterbury, Ashburton and South Canterbury and will play against his fellow zone winners today in Masterton.

He squares off against seven other players from around the country in the Henselite Singles, with each player playing the other throughout the tournament, with the winner determined by the most wins during the day which leaves no room for slipups.

Mackenzie will be well favoured to go far in the competition.

His record this season has been strong and he beat two very good players to qualify for the tournament.

He’ll have his eye on a couple of key match-ups for the day including a clash with current New Zealand representative Daniel French of Otago, and two former national singles winners, Steve Fisher (Auckland) and Tim Veale (Manawatu).

Play begins this morning and then runs throughout the day with the winner determined by early evening tonight.

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were also going to be an issue, Burrows said, as they would have around 700 people at the Rakaia Domain.

“Social distancing would have been a nightmare and sanitising everything – bikes, bike stands, kayaks – after everything would have required more volunteers.”

The event being weather dependent added another level of risk to consider.

“A number of the committee have been involved for all six

Best Scores: Heather Middleton 101-29-72, Robyn Maw 94-19-75, Sharon Burrell-Smith 10328-75. Aqua Japanese Resturant best nett of the day-Heather Middleton 72.

Nearest the Pins: No 4 Open Methven Foursquare Jan Lane, No 17 Open Supervalue Heather Middleton, No 13 Open & Br B Methven Travel Ruth Smith, No 6 Open Methven Pharmacy Sandra Marr. Two’s and Nett Eagles: Marg Kelk, Ruth Smith.

Pink Lady Tournament Monday, September 14 1st Candy Floss Kids Mayfield 114, 2nd M & M’s Methven 111 B/L, 3rd Snes Crew Tinwald 111, 4th 4 Natural Hazzards Rakaia 110, 5th Pink Bow Dollies Geraldine 107 B/L, 6th Ellesmere Ellesmere 107.

Straightest Drive Gail Limbrick, Longest Putt Sandra Quinn, No 13 Open Teresa Booker, No 4 0-20 Nicky Muir, No 6 21-26 Barb Williams, No 17 27-42 Marg Read. 2’s Sally Lane.

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years and they are gutted, but there is nothing more we could do,” Burrows said.

The committee had previously agreed that if the Salmon Run was cancelled for any reason due to government regulations around Covid-19, all competitors will be refunded in full.

The event will be rescheduled for October 2021, Burrows said, if New Zealand’s Covid-19 alert levels are in a stable or non-existent position to run it.

Ken Mackenzie on the mats.

Rakaia Golf Club

Smallbone Trophy (S) – Report 8.45am for 9.00am.

Convenors S Bradford 0211590983/B Fechney 0211305366 Mid Week Ladies – Tuesday 22 September Rnd 2 Smallbone Trophy (S) Report 9.00am for 9.30am Starters M Watson/D Hinton Nine Hole Men and Women - Thursday 24 September.

Report 9.15am for 9.30am Convenor: M Morgan 0279645380.

Club Captain V Moore 0272437724.

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Tinwald Golf Club

Ladies Wednesday 16 September Connelly Cup, Extra Medal - Val Sisson 97-32-65, Fiona Rushton 106-36-70, Jo Johnson 93-16-77 9 Holers Best Gross, Val Bell 57. Railway Hotel 2nd shot #3: Marion Wederell, Rakaia Seed Cleaning 2nd shot: Bev Sutherland, V.Bell Nearest the Pin #8: Val Sisson, Chertsey Spraying 2nd shot #15: Bev Sutherland, S. Quinn 2nd shot #17: Jill Burrowes.

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Ladies Golf Club Weekend Ladies – Saturday 19 September, Rnd 2

Ladies Semi Final Championships Pat McLauchlan All Irons 9 Hole final championships Stroke. Report 9.00 for 9.30 start.

Starters M. Kennedy L. Glassey. Cards B. Cochrane D. Lowe. Kitchen J. Bruhns. Draw steward J. Bruhns.

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Locals cheer The Growler home

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

Race meetings in Mid Canterbury are usually big social affairs.

Families enjoying picnics, punters enjoying a flutter on the nags and owners standing and cheering on their charges as they thunder down the straight.

Yesterday’s meeting for the Ashburton Racing Club paled in comparison though.

Level 2 restrictions mean that almost no-one is allowed on course for thoroughbred racing meetings, not even owners – so the Ashburton Racecourse yesterday resembled something similar to a ghost town.

The decision by New Zealand Throughbred Racing to not allow owners on course has left many in the industry baffled, especially as Harness Racing New Zealand are allowing it.

Despite the lack of people on course, that didn’t stop the action on the track at yesterday’s meeting, with some really competitive racing across the huge 11-race card.

One of the more popular wins of the day, for some of the locals anyway, came later in the day when the Les and Richard Didham-trained The Growler was victorious in the Sims Bakery R87 1400m event.

Owned by two large syndicates, the Incitatus Syndicate and the Hairy Syndicate, a large group of locals are involved in the own-

ership, and while not on course, could well have been heard across the district cheering their charge home.

Trapped well back on the fence turning for home, Kylie Williams kept the son of Darci Brahma to the inside and rode for luck – and it appeared.

When given a chance he burst

through to win impressively.

The seven-year-old has now won five of 25 starts and close to $80,000 in stake money.

He was on leg of a winning treble for Williams yesterday who was in red hot form. She won early in the day with the heavily supported Stella Creek who delivered in fine style and then saluted again a few

races later with Scarfi.

Both horses were trained by Riccarton Park trainer, Terri Rae. Chris Johnson was in good form too picking up a riding double early in the day. He won the second with Aqua Attack for trainer Danny Frye and then was in the winners’ circle again with Louie Louie for Rangiora horseman, Steven Woodsford.

The field turns for home in the eighth race at yesterday’s Ashburton Racing Club meeting. Eventual winner, The Growler is partially obscured in the yellow and blue back on the fence.

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OPINION

Mistakes made sure, but Johnson shouldn’t be vilified

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

S

o, let’s get the obvious out of the way first, last weekend’s incident in which Chris Johnson was stood down after returning a positive breath test to alcohol was unacceptable.

It was dangerous, against the rules and the right calls were made.

However, where things don’t get so quite straight up and down is the public vilification of

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Johnson as a person.

An individual’s mistakes should never be what defines them – yet in this case it seems as though it is.

And it’s hard not to wonder that it’s because it is Johnson and that if it was anyone else the situation wouldn’t be being painted in such a light as it is.

This week I’ve seen comments to the tone of calling him a disgrace, a disgusting human being and a menace to the racing industry.

Well, I’ve known Chris for more than a decade, and will without fear refute every single

one of those opinions.

In fact, I’d almost go the complete opposite.

Sure, he’s a little rough around the edges.

Like’s a smoke and enjoys a drink, but he’s a true-blue character of the racing industry, and would do anything to help anyone who hadn’t wronged him.

I’ve seen him giving encouragement and advice to young jockeys, speaking about his troubles in the past to youngsters in an effort to try and stop them going down a similar path, and I’ve seen him work, harder than most jockeys could imagine, to

get a result for trainers, owners and the punters in between.

People make mistakes in life, and Chris would be the first person to put the hand up and say he’s done wrong and no-one would be harder on him than he himself. He’ll be kicking himself.

There’s a little conjecture over the way the whole situation works, that Johnson was able to walk away from the racecourse, get into his car and drive home and not have a fear of blowing over the legal limit for a driver, he’s been hung out to dry by the racing industry who have a lower standard.

There’s a way back though and Chris will find it, especially with a good support network around him.

That end goal of beating David Walsh’s all time wins record.

He’s just nine wins away from that target, and although a few months on the sidelines seems certain, he’ll come back and do it.

And then one of the final chapters in the book of one of the greatest we’ve seen in a saddle will be completed, but not first without this most recent little adaption sneaking it’s way into the page.

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1 54754 Hayden Bromac G D Smith 2 7x004 Mach O’melley R T Mcilwrick 3 83633 Von Art C R Ferguson 4 0020x Manon The Run R N Needham 5 06x08 Silent Shadow L F O’Reilly 6 0x70x Dream On Jaffa Kerry Kelly 7 6569 For Today J R Dunn 8 9x040 Itz The Con Artist S J Ottley 9 9309x Rocknroll Mama R G Anderson 10 450x5 Loyalist Ben Hope R4 DAVID OVENS BUILDING/PICK & SHOVEL WINE MOBILE PACE $8,000 2000m 14:06 1 95540 Kerala Star J F Curtin 2 8x Southern Starr Scott Iremonger 3 36x7 Booraa K M Cox 4 Surfers Delight J R Dunn 5 0x78 Smiffy’s Terror B N Orange 6 997 Belmont Betty Craig D Thornley 7 8x738 Santeria R T Mcilwrick 8 99 Duffy Hollow G D Smith 9 Sneak A Peek M J Williamson 10 6654 Riveered 11 4 Delight My Fire Sarah O’Reilly 12 x4479 Hot N Gold R D Holmes R5 VETERINARY CENTRE OAMARU BY THE BIG

BLUE CROSS MOBILE PACE $8,000 2000m 14:41 1 45577 Playboy Prince Mike Love 2 82x88 Canardly Remember K Tomlinson 3 0790x Dalness Arizona S J Ottley 4 x0804 Crosso’s Cullect J J A Young 5 9368 Jenabella G D Smith 6 x80x9 Smooth Debate B N Orange 7 674x0 Ohoka Chopper G D O’Reilly 8 60863 Glenthorne Brad Williamson 9 9450 Woodlea Diego R T May 10 24814 Mighty Reactor M J Williamson 11 2097x Pro Surfer J R Dunn R6 WAITAKI REFRIGERATION TROT 2600m 15:16 1 53186 Gold Chain R J Butt 2 0907x Deborahs Gem Mark Hurrell 3 00x41 Sonoma Tyron Sarah O’Reilly 4 0x330 Ali Lindenny G D O’Reilly 5 x5060 Don’t Look Back Kerryn Tomlinson 6 03x60 Pat The Monkey B N Orange 7 217x9 My Moment’s Now M J Williamson 8 203 Jerry Garcia L F O’Reilly 9 6874 Tehoro Dazzle R D Holmes 10 69000 Mickey Jay C R Ferguson 11 24121 Jaguar Bay Brad Williamson 12 030x0 Rites Of Zhou K M Cox

34 PUZZLES Puzzles and horoscopes Ashburton Guardian Saturday, September 19, 2020

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You’ve made overgenerous gestures in the past and never been sorry for them, though you’ll toss and turn at night if you think you could have done more in the situation.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Those who are cut off from their own experiences will be uncomfortable embracing the full realm of experience, including some that most others experience in their day-to-day lives. Try to understand instead of judge this.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You’ve still got a chance to go where the sun is hot and the sunbathers are cool. Get your work done so you can enjoy your leisure. Get busy so you can have your fun.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Because you are open and ready for new experiences, life will come rushing in to greet you. You’ll have fascinating exchanges, and you’re an essential part of the experience for others.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You’re in the middle-person position and therefore tasked to translate and mitigate. What one person thinks is hilarious will fall flat with the next. Consider your audience before you forward.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): A friend minimises the mistakes and maximises the attributes and is generally on your side. Such friends help you understand what loyalty really looks like.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): The way things are laid out will make a huge difference in your efficiency and also in the feeling you have about an experience. You’ll do much in the way of organising – an effort well spent.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Tension is rigidity; relaxation is flexibility. A very special relationship will thrive because you strike just the right balance between these two states.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Vacations aren’t always tremendously relaxing. In these times, they aren’t even tremendously vacationing. Nonetheless, there’s a place in your mind where you can take a break. Find it; do it.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You’ll put in the extra effort to take good care of yourself. Since you know that lack of sleep or proper nourishment makes you cranky, you’ll be sure to plan to get both.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): The voice of inspiration is difficult to hear if your inner chatter is loud enough drown it. Exercise is the easiest and fastest way to quiet your mind.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You feel powerful but it’s not even the start of what you can become. Take charge of what you have control over and give no energy to the things outside of that.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

METHVEN PHARMACY 101 Main Street, Methven, Ph 302 8103, Fax 302 8104

Trainee/Qualified Pharmacy Technician An exciting opportunity exists for someone to join our team on a part time basis as a Trainee Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician.

The position is 30 to 35 hours over 5 days a week. Training will be provided to do both the dispensary and retail sides of the business.

The position will require you to enrol with Open Polytechnic’s Pharmacy Technician course if not fully qualified.

If you are a fast learner, good with computers and have great customer service skills then this could be the opportunity for you.

Send your CV or any questions to: methven.pharmacyltd@gmail.com

OR 1ST/2ND YEAR APPRENTICE

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FOR SALE

FIREWOOD. Green Old Man Pine. 3.6m³.

ANGELA and Ava, 2 Asian $170 split and delivered. lady special, excellent Phone Shane James service, in/out calls. Firewood 027 6113 334.

Phone 022 5725 823.

IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE 111.

For all other medical assistance outside of normal hours, please phone your General Practice team, 24/7, to speak with a health professional who will give you free health advice on what to do or where to go if you need urgent care.

If you don’t have a regular General Practice, call any GP team 24/7 for free telephone health advice.

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Workshop Administrator

Are you our Workshop Admin superstar – if so we want to hear from you!

What are we looking for? An outgoing, vibrant & energetic person with a sense of humor to join our workshop admin team at ACL in Ashburton.

ACL has established itself as a leading company in the local civil contracting field with a workforce in excess of 130 staff and has proven itself in a dynamic and challenging market through performance and quality. We have recently opened our state-of-the-art Workshop at Range St and a retirement in the team has led to this vacancy.

Reporting to the Accountant/Workshop Manager you will be member of our small Finance team and will be required to carry out a variety of administrative activities along with answering the phones and greeting clients who come to our front counter.

Key tasks include: • Processing of timesheets.

• Prompt charging out of workshop jobs.

• Processing of supplier invoices.

• Answering the phone, greeting people and dealing with queries.

Previous experience working in a workshop environment would be preferable but not essential as full training will be given. We are looking for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, a bit of pressure and has great attention to detail.

Written or emailed applications, including a current CV, close at 4.00pm on Friday 25th September 2020.

Workshop Administrator Ashburton Contracting Ltd P.O. Box 264, Ashburton 7740 Email: nickye@ashcon.co.nz

20.09.20 Happy 1st Birthday to our handsome baby boy!

We love you so much! You are one cool wee boy!!

Lots of love from Mummy, Daddy, Lucas and Mila xxx

Johnson Raukete

Wishing you a happy 1st birthday Johnson! You are growing up too fast Have a fantastic party!

Heaps of love from Nana and Grandad and All your Family xoxox

Kayla Lynch

Happy 4th Birthday Kayla.

We hope you have a enjoyable day.

Lots of love from Nana and Grandad.

Permanent / Casual Bar Person Required at the Ashburton RSA. Duty Managers Licence preferred.

Must be able to work nights and weekend shifts.

If you are interested please email rsaoffice@xtra.co.nz

Libby Jackson

Happy 12th Birthday Libby.

Lots of love from Nana, XX Grandad, Aunty Iona, Uncle xxx Andrew, Jackson, Angus and Hadley.XXX

HIRE D O W N S I Z I N G ?

COLLECTING NOW for Ashburton Pakeke Lions Charity Market February 2021. Quality secondhand furniture, household, garden, and workshop goods.

No TVs or Computers.

Phone Ron 3085660, John 3076229, Trevor 3072629.”

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

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MOTORING

GARAGE SALES

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.

Cnr Range & Robinson Sts, Ashburton Phone 03 308 7400

Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our level 3 office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.

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.

Weekend Services MEDICAL SERVICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Johnson Raukete

Requires experienced cutter/ barber.

2 positions available • Full Time • Part Time Casual Must be friendly, quick and efficient!

Call 0211488941, leave a brief message and which position you would like to apply for.

Applications close Saturday 3rd October 2020.

Please apply or enquire to Sarah: Email: sarah@msconstruction.co.nz Applications close: 28/9/20

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Wises Pharmacy, Countdown Complex, East Street, will be open from 9am - 1pm Saturday, from 10am - 1pm Sunday.

Countdown Pharmacy Ashburton South, 2 East Street, open from 9am - 8am daily.

Ashburton Rest Homes

Alcohol Drug Help Line

Call us free on (0800 787 797).

Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days.

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All Shareholders of Electricity Ashburton Limited (t/a EA Networks) are invited to attend the 2020 Annual General Meeting.

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 5.30pm The Gallery, Hotel Ashburton 11 Racecourse Road, Ashburton

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

Dog, Stock & Noise Control

Toll-free: 0800 353 353.

All Ashburton Rest Homes open with Covid-19 restrictions. Art Gallery 327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133.

Emergency Dentist Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

If you do not have or cannot contact your regular dentist, Ashburton Museum please phone 027 683 0679 for the name of the rostered 327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890. weekend dentist in Christchurch. Hours 9am - 5pm, Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

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Three Rivers Health, Allens Road, Ashburton, will be the duty practice Saturday until 8am Sunday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Three Rivers Health, Allens Road, Ashburton, will be the duty practice for Sunday until 8am Monday. To make an ELPLINE ERVICES appointment call your regular GP. Alcoholics Anonymous Please bring your Community Services Card. All non New Zealanders should bring their passport with them, Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) or visit www.aa.org.nz for more information.

New Zealanders should bring some form of ID. Mental Health - Call free on 0800 222 955.

Methven & Rakaia Area Ask for the Crisis Team.

For weekend and emergency services please phone Methven Medical Centre on 302 8105 or Rakaia Medical Safe Care - 24hr Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis Centre on 303 5002 for details on how to access the Support. Phone 03 364 8791 after-hours service each weekend.

Victims Support Group Healthline is a free health advice service. It operates 24hr - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846).

24 hours a day, seven days a week. The toll-free number Direct dials to a volunteer. to call is 0800 611 116. Healthline is staffed by registered

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DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

nurses who are trained to assess health problems and offer Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - 2pm, advice over the phone. The service is free and confidential. outside of these hours leave a message.

Pharmacies

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Ashburton Public Library

Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. Saturday: 10am - 1pm.

Sunday: 1pm - 4pm.

EA Networks Centre - Pools

20 River Terrace - phone 03 308 4020. WEEKEND HOURS: Sat and Sun 7am - 7pm. Public holidays 10am - 5pm.

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ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 6pm POST DELIVERY CENTRES Allenton & Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm Methven & Rakaia: Mon - Fri 4.30pm

ANIMAL SERVICES Ashburton District Council 03 307 7700 - 24hr service.

Animal Welfare Centre

All enquiries - phone 308 4432 or 027 3329286.

Veterinarians

ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 0276 838 000, 149 Cameron Street, Ashburton: Duty vet: Ben Hallenstein.

Full emergency service all weekend.

VET ENT RIVERSIDE - Ph 03 308 2321, 1 Smallbone Drive, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies.

VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Ph 03 307 5195, Cnr East Street and Seafield Road, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies.

CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, West Street Clinic, West Street, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Steve Williams.

Vet Ent and Vet Life operate a joint after-hours SMALL animal emergency service. To use this service please phone your vet as usual.

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Daily Diary

PUBLIC NOTICES

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. 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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Worship service led by Rev Henry Mbambo. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet, Canterbury vs South Canterbury. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

9.30am ASHBURTON METHODIST CHURCH. Morning worship with Rev Heather Kennedy, Paterson’s Chapel, corner East and Cox Street.

10am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning Worship led by Rev Eric Mattock, Covid 19 protocols will be in place. All welcome, Sinclair Centre, Park Street.

10am ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Morning worship, all welcome, 67 Cass Street, Ashburton.

10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

10am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

10am - 3pm 206 CLUB AGE CONCERN. Join us for a fun day filled with activities for the over 60 years. For information phone Age Concern 308 6817. Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

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

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

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

1pm - 4.30pm THE MID CANTERBURY LINEDANCERS.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO DEMAND A POLL ON ELECTORAL SYSTEM Canterbury Regional Council electors have the right to demand a poll on the electoral system to be used at the next two triennial general elections (2022 and 2025) for the Canterbury Regional Council.

The choice is between the First Past the Post (FPP) and the Single Transferable Vote (STV) electoral systems. Unless a poll determines otherwise, the Canterbury Regional Council will continue to use the FPP electoral system.

A valid demand for a poll must be: • Made in writing.

• Signed by at least 5 percent of eligible electors of the Canterbury Regional Council. This will require a minimum of 20,356 elector signatures.

• Delivered to the Canterbury Regional Council office, 200 Tuam St, Christchurch by 5pm Monday, 22 February 2021.

If a valid demand for a poll is received after 22 February 2021 a poll will be held after 21 May 2021 with the outcome applicable to the 2025 and 2028 triennial elections.

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Every elector who signs a demand must also set out in it his or her full name and the address for which he or she is qualified as an elector of the Canterbury Regional Council.

Stefanie Rixecker Chief Executive 16 September 2020

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9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Walking group meets outside church. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am MID CANTERBURY NETBALL. Walking netball is back, $2. E A Networks Centre, River Terrace.

9.30am - 4pm ASHBURTON MENZSHED. For men of all ages and abilities, join us for a cuppa. 8 William Street.

9.40am MID CANTERBURY CENTRAL FRIENDSHIP CLUB. Monthly meeting with a mini and main speaker.

Seniors Centre, Cameron Street.

9.45am WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet handicap singles, new players welcome.

Waireka Croquet Club. Philip Street.

10am - 3pm 206 CLUB AGE CONCERN. Join us for a fun day filled with activities for the over 60 years. For information phone Age Concern 308 6817. Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

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

12pm - 2pm JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ASSOCIATION. Signing service, no appointments necessary and no charge, available Tuesday and Fridays. Community

2020 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.

Holy Communion, please note services are only being held at Tinwald on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. Thomson Street, Tinwald.

10am HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH. Morning worship at Thomson Street led by Rev Johanna Warren. All welcome, 127 Thomson Street, Tinwald.

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

11pm - 4pm THE PLAINS RAILWAY COMPLEX. Open today for a belated Father’s Day with vintage railcar rides operation, fire museum, museum village, woodworkers, steam and model engineers, coffee and food available. Maronan Road, Tinwald.

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

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet doubles, new players welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

1pm - 2pm. Beginners learn to Line Dance, following on to easy Intermediate 2.30pm - 3.30pm and Intermediate level from 3.30pm - 4.30pm. Instructor Annette Fyfe 0274 813131. Tinwald Hall, Grahams Street.

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

4pm - 7pm GIRL BRIGADE. For meeting enquiries please ring 308 5409.

Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street.

6pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

7pm - 9.30pm R AND R LINE DANCING ASHBURTON. Upper Improver/Intermediate weekly line dance class. Balmoral Hall, 240 Cameron Street.

7.30pm ASHBURTON ELECTRONIC ORGAN AND KEYBOARD CLUB. Club night concert, visitors always welcome. Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

House, 44 Cass Street.

1pm STEADY AS YOU GO FALL PREVENTION. Otago Medical School gentle exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance in a supportive environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Main Road, Rakaia.

1pm - 2.30pm R AND R LINE DANCING ASHBURTON. Weekly beginner line dance class. M S A Social Hall, Havelock Street.

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

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf croquet handicap range, 6 to 8 and 9 to 16 singles. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

3pm - 4.30pm R AND R LINE DANCING ASHBURTON. Weekly intermediate line dance class. M S A Social Hall, Havelock Street.

3.30pm - 5pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Toys to hire, the Triangle, 106 Victoria Street, look us up on facebook - Ashburton toy library.

7pm - 9pm MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. New players welcome, rackets available. E A Networks Stadium, River Terrace.

7.30pm ASHBURTON TABLE TENNIS. All ages and abilities welcome each Tuesday, some bats available. M S A Havelock Street.

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Bring back the tearooms

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emember the tearooms you visited on your day out in Christchurch? Ladies who lunch went there.

The meals are a distant memory, but I remember they cost about five and sixpence, including a cup of coffee and chicory.

The tearooms also had customer toilets, otherwise you trudged to Cathedral Square or hung on until you got home.

Chicory, an herbaceous plant, has gone, so too have the tearooms. Reincarnation instead has visited an Auckland landmark.

In a new series of Grand Designs NZ (TV One, Mondays), the tearooms at Farmers have been preserved.

Located on the top floor, they

By Malcolm Hopwood

were haunted by the Ponsonby and Remuera elite at lunch. The tearooms had style and swank, words often used to describe Frank Sinatra. About two years ago, Bridget and Steve Varney bought the top floor for $2.5 million and then spent another $3.5 million converting the space into a unique New York loft.

Host, Chris Moller, praised the design and said the contemporary look combined well with existing 1920s elegance. I thought they looked awful. The ornate bones of the space were impressive, so was the modern, indus-

trial look of the apartment. But they didn’t go together. Exclusive Brethren don’t vote Labour, the Pope is still a Catholic.

The opening episode of Grand Designs NZ was fascinating. It’s great to see something exciting being created. But remember, you don’t have to like the outcome to enjoy the programme.

I have this lasting impression of pruning shears being embedded in an Australian man’s face.

John, the victim, was probably practising an underarm bowl when the shears leapt up and lodged alongside his eye. Just as well it wasn’t a chainsaw.

In a new series, Paramedics (TV One, Tuesdays), an Air Ambulance team from Royal

Melbourne Hospital was flown by helicopter to uplift the man and take him directly to surgery.

The pruning shears stayed imbedded. The medical team didn’t want anything to vibrate in case it fell out although Ray, a paramedic, described the helicopter as “a bucket of bolts glued together, trying to shake themselves apart”.

That was encouraging for John.

Afterwards he claimed, “a bit of divine intervention helped”.

I imagine God held the bolts together.

The episode blended action with personal anecdotes as the paramedics explained what made them become first responders.

Also featured were two young men brutally beaten by a gang

and a motorcyclist from Canada, badly injured when his bike hit a tree. That’s the way Niagara Falls.

The highlight of hump day is The Chase, The Bloopers (TV One, Wednesday). There’re plenty of them and Bradley Walsh isn’t afraid to showcase the takes and mistakes. The show should be as polished as the dark destroyer’s head he says. But it’s not.

One question which caused him huge hilarity concerned William Crotch. As well as being a 19th century composer, what was other instrument he played asked Bradley – oboe, bagpipes or organ? With a name like Crotch, it had to be the organ.

The others were scrotally wrong.

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ANNIVERSARIES Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary!

LEASK Matthew and Rosalie (nee Woodhouse) Married September 20,1980 Your marriage and friendship is so special and we are so proud of everything you have done for our family. We love you so much and we thank you for being the best parents, mates and role models we could have asked for.

Love you more - Anna, Jonathan, Anna, Millie and the wider Leask and Woodhouse family.

DEATHS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ARROWSMITH, Mathew – Died suddenly August 29, 2020. Dearly loved father of Elijah, Pearl, Willow, Asher and Sadie and loved husband of Anna. A small private funeral has been held for Matt on September 5 in Nelson.

RANSON, Lois Margaret – 28/3/1941 - 21/8/2020 Lois' family wish to extend their thanks and gratitude to all who came to celebrate her life. Thank you for the messages, flowers and cards. They were much appreciated. The sincere love and respect for our mum expressed by all, has made this time a little easier for us to farewell a much loved mother, grandmother and friend. Please accept this as a personal thank you to you all.

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.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display.

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

9.30am STEADY AS YOU GO FALL PREVENTION. Otago Medical School gentle exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance in a supportive environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. St Davids Union Church, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am STEADY AS YOU GO FALL PREVENTION. Otago Medical School gentle exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance in a supportive environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am - 4pm ASHBURTON MENZSHED. For men of all ages and abilities, join us for a cuppa. 8 William Street.

10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

10am - 12pm.

WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet, Tasmanian doubles, new players welcome.

Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

10am - 3pm 206 CLUB AGE CONCERN. Join us for a fun day filled with activities for the over 60 years. For information phone Age Concern 308 6817. Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

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

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Ashburton Weather

Saturday: Fine. Southwesterlies dying out in the evening.

Midnight Saturday

Canterbury Plains

Sunday: Fine with light winds.

MAX

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Saturday: Fine. Southwesterlies dying out in the evening.

Sunday: Fine with light winds.

Monday: Fine with light winds.

A southwest flow over New Zealand slowly eases today as a ridge begins to build over the country.

The ridge establishes over New Zealand this weekend through Monday. A front approaches the lower South Island on Monday, moving up to Westland on Tuesday and onto the North Island on Wednesday with a strengthening northwesterly flow for the country.

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

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1pm - 4pm.

WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet doubles, new players welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

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

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

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1.30pm STEADY AS YOU GO FALL PREVENTION. Otago Medical School gentle exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance in a supportive environment. Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. Buffalo Lodge Hall, Cox Street.

5.30pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Youth Group. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

6.30pm - 9pm THE MID CANTERBURY LINEDANCERS. 6.30pm - 7.30pm Beginners learn to line dance following onto easy intermediate level, 7.30pm - 9pm.

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7pm - 9pm ASHBURTON UKELELE CLUB. Weekly club night, Savage Club Hall, Cnr Cox streets and William Street.

7.30pm ASHBURTON TRAVEL CLUB. Meeting with Speakers Carters on Machu Picchu. St David’s Union Church, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

Around The Region Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Monday: Fine with light winds.

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Canterbury High Country

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.

Sunday: Fine, some cloud about the divide.

Wind at 1000m: Light, rising to northeasterly 45 km/h in the evening.

Wind at 2000m: Light.

Freezing level: About 2600m.

15 4 16 3 18 4 13 3 16 5 18 7 13 2 14 4 15 5 13 3 16 4 17 7 Monday: Fine, some cloud about the divide.

13 5 17 5 17 4 Northwesterlies developing.

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Readings to 4pm Friday

Ashburton Airport Temp °C Maximum 16.4 Minimum 2.1 Grass min 3.1 24hr Rain mm 17.8 57.6 Month to date NW 33 Wind km/h Strongest gust 11:31am Sun hrs on Thu 9.7 127.2 Month to date

Methven 14.0 0.1 – – – – – – –

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 16.1 17.4 2.5 1.7 2.7 – 7.0 9.2 39.2 34.2 SW 39 W 39 12:02am 11:14am 8.9 – 125.8 –

Tides, Sun and Moon Saturday

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Sunday

Monday

Ashburton H 4:36am 5:03pm 5:30am 5:57pm 6:27am 6:54pm Mouth L 10:51am 11:17pm 11:46am 12:12am 12:43pm Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

H 4:40am L 10:56am H 4:20am L 10:35am

first qtr Sep 24

5:05pm 5:36am 6:01pm 6:33am 6:58pm 11:22pm 11:50am 12:16am 12:46pm 4:47pm 5:14am 5:41pm 6:11am 6:38pm 11:01pm 11:30am 11:56pm 12:27pm

6:26am 6:28pm

6:24am 6:29pm

6:22am 6:30pm

7:37am 8:33pm

8:05am 9:52pm

8:35am 11:11pm

full Oct 2

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new Oct 17

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