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Group makes wish come true

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

The festive season is about goodwill to all, so in keeping with that, a band of six twenty-somethings from Auckland have been travelling around the South Island challenging themselves, creating memories, helping others and enjoying life.

Stumbling across the Ashburton Guardian’s Christmas wishes page when down south, four of the group, Alex, James, Phillip and Jack decided to swing by Ashburton on their way north, and help Heather Stewart with her overgrown garden.

“The other two couldn’t make it, so it was just the four of us in Ashburton,” Jack said.

Stewart said she let her garden go to seed on purpose for the birds and the bees.

However, when it came to replant the vegetables this season the ongoing pain in her hip and subsequent hip surgery, meant taming the intentional wilderness was beyond her.

“It was really lovely to have them here. When they left I told them what they did for me was life-giving, as now I can plant my vege garden.”

As payment for their efforts Stewart gave them a hearty lunch of ham, salad and new potatoes.

“We had a lovely lunch together, chatting and getting to know each other.”

Heather Stewart had her Christmas wish granted when Alex (left) James, Phil and Jack (right) sorted out her garden woes for her.

Job done and the trailer packed full of weeds, the boys waved goodbye and set off for their next adventure clutching a dozen

eggs, some potatoes from Stewart’s garden and a block of cheese, all supplied by Stewart.

“I wanted to make sure they

had something with them to eat,” she said.

Jack said there is detailed footage on their facebook page of how

the group, calling themselves The Go Code, got together, what they hope to achieve and their journey so far.

Weaving into a new class

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

Stephen Millichamp may have been a secondary school teacher for over 30 years, but a basket weaving course he’s running at this week’s Methven Summer School is only the second basket weaving class he has ever taught.

“Normally I teach agriculture and horticulture at Ashburton College, so this is a bit new to me.”

Millichamp said he was first introduced to basket weaving through a Wanaka Autumn Art School course a few years back and from this first seed his weaving and willow growing pursuits

took off.

“Living in Staveley I needed something that would grow in the cold and damp and I knew willow would do that here.”

Millichamp said he now has around 1000 willow plants on the property, but any pictures of weeping willows, swaying gently by a babbling brook were quickly dashed when he explained they are actually just sticks.

“The willow sticks grow straight up. When they get to the right height I harvest them in the winter by cutting them off at the ground and they grow again for the next year.”

It takes a special kind of willow to make baskets from.

“Most willow is called ‘cracking willow’ for a reason, it is too brittle to weave,” he said.

In getting ready for his two-day Summer School class, Millichamp cut the willow sticks around twelve months ago, then left them to dry out.

Just before the class he soaked them in water to make them supple enough to work with.

“You can work with this type of willow green, but it tends to shrink as it dries out, making the basket looser than they should be.”

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Singers set for showcase

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

The Mid Canterbury Summer Singing School (MCSSS) is putting on its 21st show this Friday and Saturday night at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

Musical director and producer Jo Castelow said the show, featuring 100 kids, divided into junior and senior sections, is set to be a fabulous display of local talent.

“We have put together a great mix of new and well known music, there is certainly something for everybody,” she said.

One of the most moving songs in the show is from a new musical about the life of Harriet Tubman.

Tubman, Castelow explained, was born into slavery.

When she was 25 she made the decision to escape, leaving her family behind.

The powerful story, set in the deep south of America, lends itself to powerful music and the song the seniors are singing from the musical is as haunting as it is moving.

The soloist’s performance, is guaranteed to leave even the most emotionally stable audience member with tears in their eyes.

The show is titled Moving Toward the Future and is a reflection of the changes within the singing school.

“When Alice Sollis stepped down

Elle Partridge takes the lead during Mid Canterbury Summer Singing School rehearsals. as choreographer after 20 years, I thought it was an opportunity to get in a different choreographer each year from our alumni pool.”

Castelow’s first pick is Julia Bell.

“Julia has been a member of

the summer programme here in the past and is a graduate from the National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art, based in Christchurch and has gone on to perform in musical theatre.”

Having someone who knows the school and also knows the stage set up here is a big bonus.

Castelow said so many of the MCSSS alumni moved on to bigger and better things, so I shouldn’t

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have any problems getting choreographers, she said.

The two evening performances are the culmination of the MCSSS singing school that has been running all week.

Christmas trading better than hoped

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

It might not have hit the highs of the best of the past, but Christmas 2020 had Ashburton retailers smiling.

In spite of a trading year that was disrupted by Covid-19, there was no let-up in the traditional pre-Christmas spend up, says Robilliards Showcase Jewellers owner Mark Douglas.

It wasn’t the best year on record, but it was far better than many could have hoped, he said.

“It wasn’t crazy busy, I’d call it solid. People seemed a bit more relaxed this year and there didn’t seem to be the urgency around.

Mark Douglas It had a pretty good rhythm to it.”

With the majority of his stock sourced from within New Zealand, Douglas said he hadn’t faced the stock shortages that had

plagued some businesses relying on imported goods.

“We’ve come out of Christmas in pretty good shape.”

East Street retailer Lyn Gallagher, who co-owns Fusion Gallery said it had been a great retail Christmas and the solid trading patch appeared to be continuing over the holiday period.

“We’re pretty positive about how the New Year will go and we’ve seen more people than previous years as the New Year starts – locals seem to be supporting locals,” she said.

During the Covid-19 lockdown, Fusion Gallery established an online business and that had continued to flourish, Gallagher said.

“People still like to come in and

shop face-to-face, so online is a bonus now for us.”

She also saw a different pattern to Christmas shopping this year, with people starting earlier than other years.

“Maybe people knew it might take longer if they were sending things, or they felt if they didn’t get in early they might miss out on items.”

In terms of stock levels, Gallagher said she had no shortages as she relied mainly on New Zealand made products.

One retailer to benefit from New Zealand’s closed borders was florist Samantha Trott. While flowers might not be a traditional Christmas gift, for people who were unable to travel home from

overseas, sending flowers became a popular way of being part of their family’s Christmas, she said.

“It’s the instant gift really, a phone call and they’re delivered.”

She’s positive about the retail sector’s fortunes in 2021.

And while the lead-in to Christmas was high pressure for the district’s bars, restaurants and cafes, for those that kept their doors open over the holiday break it was manic, says Somerset Grocer owner Nicky Milmine.

Her cafe was closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day only and on many occasions over the holiday period, she said there were times when every table was full and there were long queues at the counter.

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YEAR IN REVIEW

Plague, pestilence, perseverance

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

If there’s one word that local government around New Zealand has become all too familiar with over the past year it’s water.

More than many parts of New Zealand, the Ashburton District has a heavy reliance on water, not just for people, but for the district’s economy through irrigation of farmland that in turn enables us to be a rich and thriving community.

But water is under fire from all quarters as our council staff and elected members discovered this year. With Covid-19 thrown in the mix, 2020 must have seemed a bit like a year of plague and pestilence. They just got over the Covid-19 plague when pestilence arrived – in the form of two waves of water reforms.

As long as there’s been local government, individual councils have looked after their own drinking water supplies and their storm and wastewater disposal. In some cases it’s been a bit of a hit and miss affair, but most councils have done a pretty good job of keeping drinking water healthy and ensuring the other stuff is disposed of safely.

Havelock North changed all of that after its drinking water became contaminated and hundreds of people became ill. That was the catalyst for what will be the most dramatic change in the history of public water supplies.

More recently drinking, storm and wastewater became known

The CBD revitalisation project has been a big mover this year. as The Three Waters and in the wake of the Havelock North debacle, the government has opted, quite sensibly it might seem, to launch a Three Waters Review.

Sounds simple – it’s anything but.

The review, announced in July, is likely to see councils around the country handing over their water assets to the government who will in turn place the running and maintenance of all council water supplies into the hands of a small number of publicly owned entities.

The implications of this are huge and the first task of our council team in the new year will be getting their heads around how that will play out for the Ashburton District; is opting out and keeping our assets and their care in our own hands the right way

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to go (if that is possible) or is it a better deal to throw our hat in with the bulk deal.

This could be one of the heaviest and most important decisions a council team has ever been called on to make.

And if that’s not enough, this year also saw the government toss its national policy statement on freshwater management in the ring. The implications of this for our district are horrendous. The requirement to work towards dramatically reducing the nitrogen levels in fresh water came into effect in September.

The goal – conceivably unreachable has been set and it needs to be reached within a generation.

That’s 20 years to undo the damage wrought by many generations.

A council-commissioned report on the district’s economy makes horrifying reading, but reaching the required levels is not optional.

That’s another huge challenge this council has to grapple with over the coming year.

With water’s big two arriving on the table within months of one another, our council team must have been thanking the local government gods they were well down the track with most of the major projects on their books.

The Ashburton Civic Centre and Library project has been decades in the making, with work hotting up over the past couple of years. The bulk of the planning had been done when 2020 dawned and while momentum had to be maintained over the

time of Covid, and a string of contracts still had to be let, the project was on a roll and gaining momentum to the point where the main contract tender could be let as the year wrapped up.

Work will start when the world starts turning again in the New Year. Tick.

The year-end also saw another major, big ticket item completed, one that might be a whole lot less sexy than the new build, but one of equal, if not greater importance. When you flush the loo, run the tap, that’s not the end of the wastewater journey. The stuff no-one wants has to find its way to a final home.

And reaching that home is now by a safe and secure system of pipes that run through new sewer lines, under the Ashburton River, to a high tech pump station and then out to Ocean Farm where it finds a new life as farm fertiliser.

Millions of dollars spent, new facility open. Tick.

Finally the town centre redevelopment project. Again, one that’s been a long time in the making, but one that was off the books and on the street by the start of the year. And work crews are still on the street.

It’s a project where we’ve had to keep the faith, to hang on to an end result that will be worth the not inconsiderable pain our retailers and shoppers have had to endure.

It’s been the most visible of our projects this year and the most disruptive, but when it wraps up next year, it will also be our visually most worthwhile. Tick.

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Heaven a paddock full of dogs

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

Holidays might mean time to relax for most people, but for Kirsten Diack they mean a world of busyness.

She’s owner of canine retreat, The Dog House, and like most doggeries around New Zealand, the full house signs are up and it will be that way for most of the summer, she says.

Diack’s been providing day care and longer term accommodation for canines for coming five years, and said this summer has broken all records for demand. It’s been huge and shows no signs of letting up.

Summer holiday bookings closed months ago, but she’s still fielding calls from dog owners hopeful of finding a bed for their pet. It’s the same for owners of other boarding kennels. And demand shows no signs of easing, with people booking as early as May last year to make sure they secured a spot in the doggery for Christmas 2021.

“A lot more people seem to have dogs now, there’s more and more dog ownership and there’s enough demand that we could easily open another boarding kennels,” she said.

Covid-19 changed life for Diack – and for dogs. Rather than their owners heading overseas for three or four weeks and wanting longer term care for their pets, people were now tak-

While the rest of the world goes on holiday, Kirsten Diack and her team at The Dog House, provide a home away from home for holidaying canines.

PHOTO SUE NEWMAN 060121-SN-6836 ing shorter breaks and more of them and that meant high demand across the year, not just over the summer and school holidays.

She’d planned to take a break last winter, but the six-week Covid-19 lockdown meant no income and no holiday. This year, however, May has a ring

around it on the calendar and The Dog House will be closed for three or four weeks.

It’s about staying sane, Diack said.

Covid-19 lockdown key factor in reduced crime rates

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

The number of people who were victims of crime was down in Ashburton in 2020.

There were 768 total crimes reported in 2020, down from 992 in 2019, according to New Zealand Police statistics.

Canterbury Rural Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant Dylan Murray said Covid-19 had an obvious impact on the crime rate last year.

Murray said that during Alert Levels 3 and 4, there was a drop in burglary and theft-related crimes right across the country which is reflected in the year’s statistics.

“However it is hard to quantify the flow-on effect following that period and some of our dishonesty offences, such as burglary, have continued to decline since we came out of Level 3.

“Ashburton Police have a real focus on burglary prevention and response, and we work hard to identify and target repeat offenders, as well as support victims, so that may contribute to the decline in these kinds of offences also.”

Murray said the full impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic are yet to become apparent.

“There is international evidence which suggests that ris-

A significant drop in reported crime in the Ashburton District in 2020 has been attributed to Covid-19 lockdown. ing unemployment can lead to more property and dishonesty based crimes such as burglary and theft, but it is too early here in New Zealand for us to have seen any of that play through yet in our figures.”

There were 328 burglaries, down from 382, while thefts were well down with 333 reported compared to 502 in 2019.

There were six robberies compared to five in the previous year.

Police have seen an increase in family harm incidents throughout New Zealand this year, and this has been reflected in the Ashburton area, Mur-

ray said. “Part of this may be attributed to the additional strain that Covid-19 has put on many in the community, however, we also believe the increase in reporting reflects the growing confidence those impacted by family harm have in local Police to fairly resolve problems and look to long-term solutions.

“The family harm team in Aoraki was increased from two to five staff this year, and the work they do with other agencies and local iwi is making a real difference,” Murray said.

Assaults remained at a similar level with 88 reported in 2020 and 97 in 2019.

Sexual assaults were down from 15 to 12.

There was also one abduction.

Ashburton Central East had the highest rate of crime with 119 incidents and there were 83 incidents in Ashburton Central West while Allenton East had 73.

Rakaia (54) and Methven (50) had a similar period of incidents.

Murray said there had also been a decrease in road deaths as a result of fewer cars being on the road during those lockdown periods.

“As 2019 was an especially bad year for road deaths it is difficult to say whether road deaths are on the decline as a whole at this stage.

“We continue to focus on restraints, speed, distraction such as mobile phones, and impairment and believe this is having an effect.

“We’ve also improved partnerships with outside agencies to address identified issues with roads and drivers.”

In Canterbury, there were 31 road deaths in 2020, down on the 55 fatalities in 2019.

It was the lowest total in the last five years in Canterbury, with 33 deaths in 2016.

The national road toll for 2020 was 320, down from 352 in 2019.

While she loves what she does, there’s plenty of stress involved when you’re living with 20 dogs, all with their own personalities, foibles and needs. And yes, she said, you get very attached to many of those visitors, particularly the regulars or those who’re in residence for several weeks.

The large paddocks, sawdust pit, tunnels and digging spots are a doggy paradise, and it’s rare to have a guest who doesn’t enjoy the chance to run free with new friends.

For Diack, ensuring every dog on the guest list is a happy dog, relies on owners making sure the likes, dislikes and personality quirks of their pets are made known.

“We get dogs of all shapes and sizes in here and we do everything we can to help them settle, but we rely on owners to let us know. If their dog has any peculiarities then we can deal with that,” she said.

Small dogs get to spend quiet time for part of each day after their morning run, in her companion house, The Little Dog House.

Where possible she prefers her guests to come for a ‘trial visit’ before they book in for a longer term stay, but with demand so heavy this summer that has rarely been possible. Many of her summer guests have been out of town dogs whose owners missed out on finding beds in the high demand Christchurch market.

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Every reason to love being a Kiwi

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

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ver the past year we’ve had yet more reasons than ever to say, ‘thank God I’m a Kiwi’.

If the Covid-19 pandemic and our rapid reaction wasn’t enough, then the mayhem and madness that has surrounded the American elections has to have tipped the balance. Who in their right mind would want to admit to being an American?

It’s almost impossible to imagine living in a country that claims to be a world leader, but when election time comes round, it abandons any trappings of civilisation and becomes a seething mass of anger, riots and outrage. But that’s America and what has taken place in both the lead-up to this election and most definitely in the aftermath has set respect for the nation that claims to be the world’s greatest, on a downward spiral.

And it all comes down to one man. While the US elections are always a sideshow, running on a system that’s an anathema when measured against our simple system, this election will go down in history as the one that was America’s fall from grace.

Donald Trump has managed to single-handedly cast a giant smear across the country he claims to love.

There’s a lot to be gained in accepting defeat with grace. Check out the post-election wash up in virtually every other civilised nation. The loser might shed tears, sulk, and rant behind closed doors, but in public they smile.

You didn’t see Judith Collins slamming doors when national took its spectacular tumble in our election. They lost, she lost her chance to be prime minister.

Move on.

Not so Donald Trump. His reaction to losing was nothing short of manic. He refused to accept defeat, fought tooth and nail to find loopholes in the voting system, tried to bully any and every official into supporting his accusations of corruption and in doing so drove America into chaos.

The world has watched three months of Trumpesque insanity, but let’s hope, with the Georgia votes counted and falling against the man, he’ll have the good grace to pack his bag, move into some quiet, redneck backwater and allow the US to begin the tough job of regaining world respect.

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We are so grateful for such support and we because of this were able to brighten Christmas for many families.

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Allenton 25 Kelvin Crescent

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This stunning architecturally designed home is located in the heart of Allenton, opposite Devon Park. From the time you walk into the grand entrance of this home, you feel the style and space. Directly ahead is the open plan living, dining and kitchen, which then flows to an outdoor area ideal for relaxing and outdoor entertaining.

Netherby 107 Princes Street

Perfect investment property

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Ashburton 247 Cameron Street

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Right in town Just a hop, skip and a jump from town this four bedroom villa is ready for you to love it! It has four double bedrooms, modern kitchen and updated bathroom, separate Lounge heated by log burner and heat pump with a heat transfer system. Open plan dining and kitchen. Spacious backyard with room for backyard cricket, several fruit trees and a grapevine.

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Ashburton Ashburton 188 Adam Jackson Road

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Quality dairy - Quality irrigation - 202 ha • 54 bale modern rotary dairy shed, cup removers, meal feeder • Excellent shape with central lines system • Lateral, pivot, long line and gun irrigators • Mayfield Hinds Valette Irrigation Scheme (low cost water) and bore • 3 Homes, 2 of which are modern • Good shedding - new effluent system • Excellent farm looking for new owners to take to the next step

Winchmore 676 Winchmore Lauriston Road

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"Winchmore Downs" • Highly profitable dairy farm • Sustainable best practise • Low environmental foot print • Quality ALIL/bore water & irrigation • Excellent pasture, soils, lanes & climate • Reliable proven production • Efficient 45 cup herringbone shed • Executive main home & 3 other homes • Dairy base proven low cost system

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Once In A Lifetime!

4 Wilkin Street, Tinwald A truly unique property that has been in the family for over 75 years.

Situated on a full acre section (4047m2) with three street frontages offering great development potential.

The dwelling is a category

B listed heritage building of local significance being a former Presbyterian manse.

A large land holding of this scale and close proximity to town provides plenty of scope for the astute buyer.

Enquire for further information and viewing.

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Be Quick!

Spacious Easy Living You’ll Love

12 Porter Street, NETHERBY This red brick home will suit many, investors or first home buyers.

Three bedrooms, open plan modern kitchen and living area, separate laundry and bathroom, single garage.

The yard is easy care and has fruit trees and vege garden. Close to Netherby Shopping Centre and schools.

A fabulous opportunity to acquire an investment.

This property is currently tenanted and the tenants would like to stay, (current rent $350 per week).

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Location Location 2.0324ha 45 Hepburns Road, ASHBURTON Are you looking for a lifestyle property in an ideal location? Only two minutes drive to the town boundary, close to Allenton School and shopping centre. This home is 173m2, however don’t let this stop you from adding on. Three bedrooms, open plan kitchen and dining room, separate lounge with log burner, heat transfer system, separate laundry and a double garage.

The house opens onto a deck outside the living areas with plenty of room for the whole

Opportunity To Add Value

18 Nixon Street, TINWALD Step inside this spacious home and you’ll be amazed. With two living areas complemented by great indoor-outdoor flow and four bedrooms, this property will tick all the boxes.

An inviting and modernised kitchen along with the cosy dining area will surely be the hub of the house. The home i has the convenience of three bathrooms. Warmth abounds with two heat pumps and a gas fire and partial double glazing. With ample storage throughout

the family is well catered for. An extra-large double garage ensures there is room for all the equipment. This lovely home is situated on gorgeous grounds. The extra-large section has the bonus of being in two titles and will appeal to the most astute of investors as well as discerning family buyers.

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Peaceful Location family to enjoy. Three-bay pole shed, one being enclosed. Two main paddocks front and back surround the house. Domestic and stock water bore. A well fenced and well sheltered productive block of land with baleage recently harvested. You will be sold the instant you see the potential in this property.

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Prestigious Home and Location

177 Mitcham Road, ALLENTON The moment you step into the front entrance you are greeted by colours throughout that give this home a warmth and personality. All heated by a large log burner in a private lounge that continues to flow into the open plan modern kitchen. There is also another lounge to relax in.

The three living areas have access to courtyards and the gardens. The wing to the right of this home has three bedrooms and a hobby room/ office, two bathrooms, one an en suite in the

master bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe. The second wing has two bedrooms and a bathroom.

Situated on 8.7540ha of land, fully deer fenced, with a central laneway leading to the deer shed/ cattle yard facilities, this property has historically been used for fattening deer, cattle and lambs and latterly used for ewes and lambs.

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Treasure In Tinwald

4 Houston Place ALLENTON

20 Coniston Drive, ALLENTON

117 Grove Street, TINWALD

162 McMurdo Street, TINWALD

Ground floor presents a fantastic open plan kitchen/living/dining area with an impressive recently renovated bathroom and laundry and two good sized bedrooms. First floor contains two more bedrooms with a bathroom space that provides plenty of untapped potential. On top of this is a detached, double garage and shed adding further desirability.

An outstanding property of high quality finishes - giving an air of style, space and sophistication.

In two separate titles, this beautifully landscaped property is unique. Multiple living areas including a large loft retreat. Outdoor living for all seasons with a retractable louvre roof system. With four bedrooms, office and four living areas this property can cater for all families. No open homes.

Inspection welcomed by appointment.

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

This treasure won’t last long so be in quick!

Open plan with modern kitchen and breakfast bar. Double glazing throughout, four bedrooms and two bathrooms, one with a spa bath. The children’s bedroom has a play loft. Two toilets and a separate laundry. Double garage with offstreet parking. Child friendly property. Easy care section and a BBQ area to entertain.

Offers over $375,000

Price: On application

Web ID AUW2588122

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SOLD

Price $485,000

Web ID AUT2514441

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17 Kitchener Street, NETHERBY

A Great Investment Opportunity

Charming Character Oasis

100A Alford Forest Road ALLENTON

66 Carters Terrace, TINWALD

First flat is open plan with two bedrooms and a separate laundry. Shower over bath with hand basin. Separate toilet. This flat has a carport.

Previously tenanted at $250 pw. Second flat is open plan with one bedroom, separate laundry and shower over bath with separate toilet, plus outdoor decking and off-street parking.

Previously tenanted at $180 pw.

Partially renovated with a new kitchen, laundry and shower area most of the work has been done. Heated by a compliant Masport log burner in the updated living area. Extra storage with a four-bay shed, a single paddock with a cattle yard and a loading ramp. A great opportunity to enjoy rural surrounds on a 5402m2 site so close to town.

Price: Offers over $280,000 Web ID AUW2579954

Web ID AUT2553765

SOLD

59 Dolphin Drive, SOUTH RAKAIA HUTS

Offers over: $375,000

Web ID AUT2568565

SOLD

80 Elizabeth Street, ALLENTON

SOLD

89 Elizabeth Street, ALLENTON

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Ashburton Surrounds Methven Highway For Sale offers invited over $670,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

The golden triangle Located on the corner of Racecourse Road and Methven Highway, opportunities like this seldom arise!

8.3 hectares (subject to survey) bare land in one of the most favoured locations in Mid Canterbury.

Have you dreamed of owning your own lifestyle property in this location? If so you cannot look past this block. Two road frontages, numerous building sites, excellent soils coupled with almost 360-degree shelter make this an exciting proposition for any buyers looking to build their dream home with mountain views, or you may wish to hold onto it for the future.

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Wake up and smell the roses If you are looking for a property with the potential to create income whilst having all the luxury of an architecturally designed home, then this all round appealing property must be considered.

Located just minutes from the centre of Ashburton, this 8.4 hectare lifestyle property has the business Kakariki Flowers currently operating out of two substantial glass houses located at the rear of the property.

Boasting an executive two storey home which is set amongst established gardens, with five bedrooms and three bathrooms the home is unique in all respects.

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Methven Racecourse Avenue Price by Negotiation View by appointment Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Equus Park Equus Park is Methven's newest neighbourhood, located on Racecourse Avenue between the racecourse and the northern boundary of the Methven township, with uninterrupted views of Mount Hutt and the Southern Alps. Offering premium land parcels in a highly desirable location, these sections are perfect for first home buyers, families looking for more space, or investors looking to build in a progressive town.

Equus Park specifications: • ranging from 985sqm to 2,533sqm subject to survey • section prices start from $195,000 • Titles expected for sections April - May 2021 Located only a short distance from the Methven town centre.

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Windwhistle 3A/46 Zig Zag Road

Windwhistle Villa 254 Coleridge Road

Own a million dollar view

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Here is your chance to own this slice of paradise with a million dollar view. This top floor one bedroom alpine chalet is part of the Mount Hutt Lodge complex, overlooking the magnificent view of Rakaia Gorge.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Olé Wallis 021 0273 7307 ole.wallis@bayleys.co.nz

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Spectacular living

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This superbly designed luxury villa enjoys beautiful views overlooking the immaculate Terrace Downs Golf course with views across to Mt Hutt and the Rakaia Gorge. The villa features three large double bedrooms with an ensuite off the master bedroom.

Asking Price $390,000 View by appointment Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/5513942

bayleys.co.nz/5513276

Methven 29 Camrose Avenue

Methven 18 Barkers Road

The perfect package

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

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 Olé Wallis 021 0273 7307 Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387

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Methven 20 Barkers Road Character charm Traditional charm with this 150sqm, two storey chalet style, three bedroom home that is ideally positioned for privacy and convenience. Featuring stunning exposed wooden beams and wall panelling.

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Get a gift that keeps on giving

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Either a Christmas present or New Year resolution for yourself or your family. Set up as three bedrooms upstairs and one bedroom downstairs; all with builtin wardrobes, two bathrooms, open plan kitchen/dining and a second lounge upstairs.

Price by Negotiation Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz Olé Wallis 021 0273 7307 ole.wallis@bayleys.co.nz

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Situated in the centre of Methven, this weatherboard bungalow ticks all the boxes for the astute first home buyer to create the perfect family home. Set on a fully fenced 801sqm section with plenty of room for children and pets to securely play.

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bayleys.co.nz/5513762

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Methven 21 Blackford Street

Ashburton Surrounds Alford Forest Settlement Road

Simply superb

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This three bedroom home is the epitome of more than meets the eye, the current owners have spent the past three years modernising and renovating this unassuming home with the new landscaping plan as the finishing touch.

For Sale offers invited over $475,000 View by appointment Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/5513949

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A unique opportunity Defined by potential, this sprawling 15 hectare (more or less) plot represents an enthralling development opportunity in a favoured setting of Alford Forest, just 15 minutes from the town of Methven. Subject to final survey.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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Location, space and opportunity 140 Forest Drive, Methven If you are looking for a lifestyle change, this unique property offers an array of options.

Known as Forest Lodge and located just minutes’ walk from the central township, this 710sqm property is set on 5,059sqm of sub-dividable land.

Offering two large spacious living areas, a dining area and featuring a large log burner, this property delivers the quintessential lodge lifestyle.

These areas are supported by a generous kitchen, laundry, and entry foyer with an office.

For the warmer months, various outdoor entertaining areas with mountain views and fantastic decking are there to be enjoyed.

This outstanding property consists of 20 bedrooms over two levels, with nine bathrooms and ensuites in various configurations. They are all heated by a boiler system and radiators are located throughout.

This fantastic property also offers additional buildings including a three bedroom apartment currently utilised as a rental property. Plus an additional building currently used as a retail shop with a large workshop.

Located just over an hour’s drive from Christchurch, with a host of outdoor activities including Mt Hutt Ski Resort and the Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa complex, this fantastic property really does present a great opportunity for the astute buyer or group.

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YOUR PLACE 19

TEST YOURSELF Test yourself with the Guardian’s quiz 1. Methven Summer School started in what year?

A) 1987 B) 1995 C) 2004

2. Guadalajara is the second largest city of what country?

A) Chile B) Mexico C) Costa Rica

3. Who won Mid Canterbury’s premier netball competition in 2020?

A) Celtic B) College C) Hampstead

4. How many von Trapp children are there in The Sound of Music?

A) 5 B) 7 C) 8

5. In what year was the original Brown Pub in Methven built?

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A) Detroit B) Miami C) Los Angeles

7. The Scouts Staveley Adventure Camp is held how often?

A) Annually B) Biennially C) Triennially

8. How many Lethal Weapon films have been released?

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6 8 9 1 3 7 4 5■■ Lay ¼ C poblano peppers, stemmed, seeded 2 aioli a parchment paper sheet on work and minced ¼ C roasted bell peppers, stemmed, surface and lay butter down one side.

1 T tomato paste peeled6 4 8 9 1 2 ■■ Roll into a log shape - with a diameter of 5 seeded, 3 7 1 bay leaf 1 t capers 1 1/2”/4 cms.

2 oregano sprigs 1¼7 C mayonnaise ■■ Twist ends tight to compress butter and 4 2 8 5 1 3 6 9 ½ C black beans, cooked Additional ingredients required for roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate. ¼ C chicken stock assembly (per serve) Shrimp, tomato and red onion pico 6 6 8New 5Zealand 1 Greenshell™ 3 7 2mussels, 9 4■■ Combine 2 t fresh coriander, chopped ingredients in bowl and mix sea salt cooked together.

3 Black 2 bean 1 sofrito 4 9 6 8 5 7■■ Season with sea salt, black pepper and black pepper Garlic butter 2 C unsalted butter, at room temperature, diced ½ C young garlic (bulb & shoots), minced Shrimp, tomato and red onion pico ½ C white shrimp, poached al dente, shelled and sliced ½ C red tomatoes, seeded and diced ¼ C red onion, peeled and diced 1 T lemon zest, fine 2 t mint leaves, minced 1 T coriander, minced

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■■ Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, onions and peppers and sauté until they soften – about 5 minutes.

■■ Add tomato paste, bay leaf and oregano and sauté 3 minutes, stirring as needed.

Add beans and stock and cook 5 minutes more. Season to taste.

■■ Remove bay leaf and oregano sprigs.

■■ Transfer beans to food processor and pulse to break up texture – do not puree.

■■ Cool and transfer to clean container, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

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■■ Transfer to clean container and cover with plastic wrap.

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■■ Using funnel transfer to plastic squeeze bottles and refrigerate.

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■■ Separate mussels from half shell using a sharp knife.

■■ Divide black bean sofrito between shells.

■■ Put a mussel on top of each.

■■ Top each with green garlic butter and roast in oven until warm.

■■ Remove from oven. Top each mussel with the shrimp tomato and onion pico.

■■ Arrange mussels in shells in a bowl or plate and drizzle with charred Cuban red bell pepper aioli.

■■ Serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy of Seafood New Zealand www.seafood.co.nz

Motoring January 8, 2021

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or over two decades and three generations Kia’s eight-seat Carnival has been the go-to vehicle for anyone needing to move a tribe in both the private and commercial world.

Since its arrival in 1998 as the affordable choice for those who most needed a purpose-designed people mover, through to the new fourth generation model with style and sophistication to rival even its

most aggressive SUV challengers, Carnival remains the most sensible and desirable choice for anyone prioritising space, comfort and safety.

Based on Kia’s new mid-size platform which is shared with the new Sorento, the Carnival offers more value, space, refinement and capability than its predecessors.

The design journey of the new Carnival has moved closer to a stylish SUV-like

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profile, reflecting the all-new Sorento, particularly in the side and front profiles from the C-Pillar forward. The distinctive people mover styling becomes more evident from the rear.

The fourth-generation Carnival will be available in four specification levels – S, Si, SLi and Platinum – in both petrol and diesel engines.

Both the Smartstream 3.5-litre GDI V6

petrol (216kW and 355Nm) and Smartstream R2.2-litre CRDI diesel (148kW and 440Nm) drive the front wheels through a Kia-developed 8-speed automatic.

As always with Kia, the Carnival will come stacked with features right across the range along with an extensive range of both passive and active safety and driver assistance systems, protecting the driver and passengers on every journey.

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MOTORING 21

A tribute to Maurie Allan

By Bernard Egan

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ith the passing of Maurice Charles (Maurie) Allan many within the motoring fraternity, including the Guardian Motoring team are now missing a good friend.

Over the years Maurie who spent most of his working life in the motor trade often contacted us with ideas for stories or in response to articles we published.

This happened quite recently when Maurie told us about looking after Vanguard cars while working at Wilkinson’s Garage where he served his apprenticeship.

Maurie had a great sense of humour and wonderful outlook on life both of which were reflected in the delightful words he shared at that time.

It was a story which not only drew on Maurie’s wonderful memories but rekindled the thoughts of many readers and provided amusement.

Maurie’s most recent form of personal transport was a mobility scooter which he loved driving, often referring to as his sports car and making jokes about speed limits.

Typically Maurie quickly got used to his new vehicle and used it extensively.

But not before deciding it had been detuned and discovering how to soup it and up and improve its performance.

Some years ago, with help from son Brian who did much of the panel work, Maurie restored a 1924 Maxwell car which he and his late wife Chris motored extensively.

Maurie never lost his enthusiasm for cars and has often been a passenger on Vintage Car Club runs sometimes with daughter and son in law Pauline and Colin Read.

Only recently Maurie decided the family needed another classic car so he went looking.

The first idea didn’t work out as planned but Pauline says the return trip to Dunedin to look at a car was a great day out even if the trailer came home empty!

Maurie then discovered a very nice Triumph 2000 for sale in North Canterbury and much to the delight of all concerned – buyer, seller and family members – the car was purchased and is being enjoyed.

The Guardian Motoring Team offer our condolences to Maurie’s family and we want them to know we are very grateful Maurie has been our friend, we’ll remember his humour, his amazing knowledge and the support he has given us.

A proud Maurie Allan with his much loved 1924 Maxwell.

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n extract from the delightful story Maurie shared with us.

Mention of a Standard 8 in a recent article had special significance for Maurie Allan.

The late Eric Wilkinson had the local Standard Vanguard agency.

Maurie was his first apprentice.

Eric Wilkinson took pride in his premises and instilled in his staff the need to keep the workshop and lube bay clean and tidy.

Maurie says “you could have eaten your lunch off the floor in the lube bay”.

In the days before the current Health and Safety regulations which limit access to workplaces, Eric Wilkinson would welcome customers into the workshop to see their vehicles being serviced.

Over the years Eric Wilkinson owned a variety of cars produced by the company he represented.

All his personal cars were immaculately maintained.

On at least one occasion Eric Wilkinson successfully competed in the New Zealand Mobil Gas Economy Run driving a Vanguard.

He knew a fair bit about engine performance and economy.

Preparing for economy runs competitors often test a car by seeing how far it would run on a measured amount of fuel.

Maurie Allan remembers the story of a client who was unhappy with the fuel consumption of his vehicle.

Tests undertaken at Wilkinson’s Garage including the use of a measure of fuel indicated everything was as it should be and no one could understand why the car was using more fuel than it should.

The car was booked in again, it was arranged for the client’s wife to deliver

it and then be driven home with the car then being brought back to the workshop.

Maurie says the usual practice was for the client to drive the car home which meant the staff member, in this case Eric Wilkinson, would know the correct route and get an idea of how the car was been driven.

They hadn’t moved far before Eric realised why the car was using much more fuel than it should.

It was in the days of manual chokes, the lady got behind the wheel pulled out the choke and hung her handbag on it.

The choke never got pushed in.

Taken aback and amazed, Eric asked if she always did that and the lady replied: “Yes, I’ve got to have something to hang my handbag on and this is ideal”.

She may have even gone on to say she thought that was what it was for!

Economy issued solved!

A bit of a day at Barrhill

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llie Hurst is having a bit of a day at Barrhill.

Writing in last Saturday’s paper our editor Matt Markham reminded us we don’t have to go far from home to enjoy interesting places – because “it’s all right at our own back door”.

Matt is right and a really good example is Barrhill, the delightful English style village on the banks of the magnificent Rakaia River.

The village is always a splendid place to visit and it will be especially so on Sunday, January 17 when Ollie Hurst is having another “bit of a day at Barrhill” for motoring enthusiasts and spectators.

It’s on from around 11am, everyone is invited, and Ollie says “bring a picnic lunch and a seat or just come along during the day”.

Ollie’s day out will be a wonderful opportunity to see some classic cars in a truly classical setting.

And also an opportunity to take in spectacular views of the Rakaia River from the cliff at the end of Oak Avenue.

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BOWLS

Bowlers set to chase elite titles

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

The battle for Mid Canterbury Bowl’s two elite singles titles will begin this weekend when the qualifying stage of both the Lowry Cup for the men and the Nan Marsh Women’s Singles are held.

Strong fields have been drawn for both events with 30 men taking to the Ashburton and Hampstead bowling greens, with 12 women doing battle at Allenton.

While the Nan Marsh will be held for the first time having not been played since it was switched from a triples tournament, the Lowry Cup is steeped in Mid Canterbury bowls history, with some of the best bowling names in the district having their name etched on the honours board.

But this year will see the event without defending champion, Tim White – who is absent from the list of entries.

That leaves the door open for a new winner, although four previous winners from the past decade feature on the starting list.

Jeff Nowell (2013-2014 season), Mat Bassett (2015-2016), Brentton Donaldson (2017-2018) and Brent Mayson (2018-2019) are all entered for this year.

Players will compete in four matches today, with three wins required to

earn a spot in the knockout stage of the competition, which is set down for next weekend, with the women back at Allenton and the men playing at Methven.

A highlight of this year’s Lowry Cup will be the appearance of 11-year-old bowler, Bronson Kellett who will step out on the Ashburton Bowling Club green in the Ashburton Domain, with father, Craig also playing there.

Play begins tomorrow morning at 9am.

Lowry Cup entrants: Hampstead Bowling Club: Alan Miller, Linton Muir, Murray Smallridge, Aaron Allred, Shane Calder, Reg McGarry, Manu Otene, Tony Inwood, Mike Grice, John Kewish, Wayne McCarthy, Rob Fensom, Boyd Marsh, Richard Kane, Brent Mayson, Craig Fowles.

Ashburton Bowling Club: Bronson Kellett, Brentton Donaldson, Matt Markham, Tom McLean, Simon Fleetwood, Alex Crawford, Mat Bassett, Jeff Nowell, Mike Skilling, John Argyle, Graham Clarke, John Drayton, Craig Kellett, Murray Anderson.

Nan Marsh Women’s Singles entrants.

Allenton Bowling Club: Emma Prichard, Rachel Broker, Kat Vallance, Jo Collis, Jaimee Carrodus, Wendy Suttie, Heather Goodall, Barbara Skilling, Ann Brent Mayson will be out to repeat his effort of two years ago when he plays in this weekend’s Lowry Cup Gibson, Alison Gibbs, Wendy Herriott, Lyn qualifying rounds.

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Todd pumped for Friday features Regan Todd will be keeping close tabs on two venues today.

The Canterbury trainer has runners at both Nelson and Cambridge meetings, and he is particularly excited about the feature races on both cards.

At the top of the South Island, Todd will contest the Nelson Pine Industries Nelson Cup (3000m) with in-form pacers Cheezel and That Alexander Guy. Cheezel heads into the race off the back of three placings, including a last start third at Motukarara over 2810m.

“I was quite happy with Cheezel’s run at Motukarara on the grass,” Todd said. “She went in quite fresh, so you would like to think that she would improve a bit.

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“She should be alright over 3000m, she ran over 2810m last start, so another 200m shouldn’t worry her.

“She is a bit hit or miss sometimes (in standing starts), so we are just hoping she steps away.”

While Cheezel has drawn the ace marble, stablemate That Alexander Guy will have to navigate his way around the field from his 20m back mark.

It’s the Group Three performer’s first start since his third-placing at Timaru early last month, but Todd said he wouldn’t be surprised if the gelding featured in the finish today.

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got his knee around that last himself and he is going well,” bend when they were trying Todd said. “You would like to to run into it, but it’s just one think that he will tighten up a of those things that you have lot better for the mile on Sungot to put behind you,” Todd day. said.

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Matt Markham’s Nelson Selections Race 1: Jagara, Ned Kelly, Le Pole Dancers, Mabalene Race 2: Shifty, Ilsas Son, Desbois, Far More Zealous Race 3: Teagan Banner, Sweet Affinity, Reggie Golightly Race 4: Five Wise Men, Idle Stuartia, Regal Appointment Race 5: A Rocknroll Star, High Flying Harry, Annerie Race 6: Magicol Ideal, Fun In The Dark, Dynamite Race 7: Striking Gladiator, Anamajor, Boom, Silk Race 8: Off N Gone, Sport Mental, Rockntommy Rulz Race 9: That Alexander Guy, Laver, Cheezel, Franco Niven Race 10: Overzealous, Puzzled, Valley Star, Sunny Glenis Race 11: Immer Besser, B K Swy, Judgement Bay BEST BET: Off N Gone (R8) VALUE: A Rocknroll Star (R 5)

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OPINION

Is home dominance ruining test cricket’s contest?

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nother quick-fire series.

Another dominant home display by our Kiwi crick-

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Following one of our most emphatic test performances in recent memory this week, the unbeaten tally on home soil moved to 17 tests.

In recent times, our conditions have proven to be a graveyard for most, and I stress most, visiting teams.

You have to cast your mind back to March 2017 at the Basin when the Black Caps were last tipped up – the Proteas claiming a decisive test win which ultimately was enough to hand them the series.

However, as we claimed the top echelon with a 2-0 sweep of Pakistan, our standing continues to be greeted with a caveat.

A casual attitude to our test deeds is that we are best de-

By Adam Burns SPORTS REPORTER

scribed as courteous backyard bullies rather than the best test team in the world.

A team which is versed with the nuances of our home conditions and dominant against nations making up the bottom half of the ladder, yet still vulnerable overseas.

While that may be true to an extent, (don’t forget we claimed series wins over England and India over the past 15 months) gleaning success abroad generally speaking even for some of the test heavyweights, has been a Herculean task.

Recently it feels the outcome

follows a pre-subscribed narrative in favour of the home team, or in some some eagerly hyped test matchups eventuate into a lopsided let-down – the Black Caps were on both sides of that coin last summer.

Of the 32 test series played since the 2018/19 window, only seven have been won by the visiting team and three drawn.

An even more indicatory statistic is that the home team has hammered the opposition, by margins of an innings, 10 wickets or 200-plus runs, a total of 34 times during that period.

The big three test playing nations who you expect to be a steelier force overseas have not been immune to being humbled on foreign pastures.

Not to mention our spirited Black Caps outfit who boasted number two billing upon arrival in Australia more than a year ago

before we were sent packing 3-0, all three tests ending in crushing defeat.

There have been calls to remove the coin toss in the past, with first dibs offered to the visiting side.

There is a legitimate argument that the comforts of playing at home from a sporting sense are inflated in cricket with the unknowingness of foreign pitch conditions, climate and the coin toss – another critical variable.

Is the notion of playing test cricket away shaken even further by the elevation of the shorter formats?

Possibly.

However maybe a one in four chance based on the recent success rate of touring sides is where the difficulty level should be.

Cricketing adherents get off on records being broken and history being made.

Just ask Francis Payne.

And there have been memorable examples over the past couple of years (or even weeks) where the visitors have embraced the scrap and cauldron of being offshore.

India produced a redress for the ages by winning the Boxing Day Test last week at the MCG after being skittled for 36 in the series opener.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is now all set up.

South Africa’s usually imposing home record has taken a jolt over the past two years following home defeats to Sri Lanka and then a 3-1 dismantling by England last summer.

And while the Black Caps were pumped in Australia last summer, it was only 12 months prior where they knocked over Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates for the first time in nearly half a century.

RUGBY

Barrett starts his Japan sabbatical

Hardy bunch tackle Heron A small and dedicated group of swimmers tackled the fourth annual open water swim at Lake Heron on Monday.

Organised by the Canterbury Open Water Swimming Association, secretary Simon Olliver said the seven swimmers met crisp 16 degree conditions. Ely Uemura took the honours for swimming the longest distance, clocking 6.2km. Having previously held the annual New Year swim at Lake Clearewater, Olliver said they made the switch four years ago when it was too windy and enjoyed Heron so much they have continued the annual pilgrimage.

“It’s such a beautiful spot for a swim that if it wasn’t two hours away we would be up there more often,” he said.

Beauden Barrett hopes to remain in contention for the New Zealand number 10 jersey by impressing in Japan’s Top League, as he was unveiled as a Suntory Sungoliath player in Tokyo on Wednesday.

Part of Barrett’s contract with New Zealand Rugby allows him to play a sabbatical overseas, and the two-time World Rugby Player of the Year has joined Suntory for the 2021 Top League season, which begins next week.

Despite taking a year out from Super Rugby and the spotlight of playing at home, the 29-year-old is eager to impress All Blacks’ boss Ian Foster and claim the No. 10 jersey, having featured heavily at fullback in recent years.

“I have got a little bit of work to do in terms of slotting back into that role (first-five),” Barrett said.

“I think one would expect me to play a little more at number 10 and that is certainly something I am aspiring to do back in New Zealand for the All Blacks.”

Barrett is one of a number of high-profile foreign players who have joined Japanese clubs this season, including compatriots Kieran Read, TJ Perenara and Ben Smith.

Barrett could have chosen to play a season in France where, as a non-exempt foreign-based player, he would have ruled himself out for contention for the All Blacks. But he chose Japan in large part because that would allow him to better prepare for the 2023

Beauden Barrett Rugby World Cup. “It isn’t Japan versus France at all. It was about 2023,” Barrett said.

“I am really happy about the decision that I made.”

Top League, which was completely scrapped last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, is due to begin next weekend and Barrett said all the players were prepared to be flexible should the virus disrupt the league schedule.

Since arriving in Japan late last year, Barrett has also been working on his Japanese and was asked to say a few words on Wednesday.

He mustered a few phrases, much to the pleasure of the Japanese media.

“Gosh, I have been put on the spot,” he said. “I promise you I am better (at Japanese) than what I am presenting right now.”

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, January 8, 2021

Mid Canty slide at tourney

Hanroux Wessels plays a shot down the leg side.

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

Fortunes have fluctuated like a yo-yo for Mid Canterbury’s cricketing youngsters this week.

Mid Canterbury moved into the Neville Hoskin Cup phase of the South Island Primary Schools’ Tournament in Ohoka yesterday after finishing the first three days in 10th spot.

The side won the silverware in the corresponding section at last year’s Buller-based edition.

Prior to its match-up with Marlborough yesterday, the team’s record read two wins, four losses.

On Wednesday, Mid Canterbury fell to Canterbury Country White (7th) and tourney frontrunners South Canterbury in its two T20 encounters where strong bowling and fielding displays were undone by fragile batting.

The day began with a 40 run loss to CCW after posting 81 (all out for the loss of eight) in 16.3 overs.

A half century opening stand by Joseph Whalley and Austin Earl had Country in the box seat.

However the introduction of Blake Robinson into the attack proved to be an inspired move for Mid Canterbury as CCW went from 53/0 to 77/5.

Robinson produced absurd figures of 5-6 from 2.3 overs, even more dizzying considering there was a no ball among the half a dozen runs conceded.

Unfortunately, Mid Canterbury were all at sea in reply.

At one point Mid Canterbury were four down with only six runs on the board after six overs.

However Robinson, who was having a match to remember, bravely hauled his team out of potential catastrophe with 14 much needed runs.

The team would still fall well short, all out for 41 in the 14th over.

It was more competitive later in the day in its final qualifying match-up against neighbours South Canterbury.

After winning the toss and electing to bat, Mid Canterbury notched 87/7 from its 20 overs.

It was again the young Robinson who steered his team’s march, top scoring with 23 from 19 balls.

Hanroux Wessels was the only other to provide support with 13, however Mid Canterbury posted a defendable total for its bowlers.

It was a steady start for South Canterbury in response, however Mid Canterbury continued to chip away at its order.

At 68/5, it was neck-and-neck between the rival teams.

Despite the loss of a further wicket, Jacob Gilkison (22no) and Jack Parry (9no) were able to guide the South Cantabrians home with 16 balls to spare.

STANDINGS (As of noon yesterday)

South Canterbury - 12 CJCA Black - 10 Canterbury Country Red - 10 Otago Country - 10 CJCA Red - 8 Dunedin - 8 Canterbury Country White - 6 Nelson - 6 Southland Country - 5 Mid Canterbury - 4 Marlborough - 3 Invercargill - 2 North Otago - 0 Buller - 0

Mid Canterbury’s Blake Robinson has been a star all-rounder for his team this week at the South Island tournament.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Your work will be elevated not by doing more of it, nor by doing it better, but by giving it better packaging and positioning it in the world so as to help people understand why what you do is important.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You have that mysterious quality that is difficult to describe, but people know it when they see it. They are attracted.

It’s about confidence but also vulnerability. It takes a lot of confidence to be vulnerable.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You’re in a position to state the facts. That’s what’s being asked of you.

Some facts are more comfortable to state than others, but don’t let that get in the way of saying the truth.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You’re never completely in charge of who’s in your world or what they do there. You’ll give of yourself and the gift gets redistributed to the ones who need you most.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Your intuition will come in the form of a wish. There’s something that seems just right for you, and as you send your wish out to the universe you are also attracting it with your powerful heart magnet.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You process and appreciate life with the heart of an artist, and you’ll turn your experiences into something tangible so that others can be delighted as well.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): A distraction-free block of time seems like a real luxury these days, though it’s a luxury that you could, with a little planning, have more often. This is the first in a string of ultra-productive days.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Instead of judging things as wrong or right, try thinking more in terms of “for me” and “not for me.” This frees up energy, as it requires much less thought, as you sense immediately which category things fall into.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You will not be dealing with psychics today, and this may explain why people won’t know what you want or how to treat you until you tell them. Your clear, verbal communication will open doors.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You decide what counts as an accomplishment. It’s not for others to say.

If you did something small and strange that you’re none-the-less proud of, that counts.

Scale doesn’t always match significance.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Institutions that support collectivist values survive on the sacrifice of individuality for the good of the group.

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PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You are connected to others in ways beyond comprehension. You don’t mean for people to be overly influenced by your actions but, nonetheless, what you do today will cause a chain reaction.

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

10am

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

New display- the history of six Methven women’s sports clubs are on display. Come and see if your mum, sisterin-law, grandmother or even you are featured in the display. Tee up a day and bowl on in. Donations appreciated.

2pm - 4pm Methven Historical Society Keeping the history of the greater Methven area alive, come for a drive and visit us.

Every Wed Ashburton open coffee mornings Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street

living here all of your life, come and have a coffee and chat.

All welcome!

Child-friendly location.

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

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

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

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

Donations appreciated.

3 - 4.30pm

Second Fri of every month

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

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

10.30am - 12 noon

Every Sat

Local grown fresh food and produce, hot drinks. North End of West Street car park.

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

Open for toy exchange.

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

10am - 3pm

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

1pm - 3pm

Last Sun of every month Nor’Westers Muso’s Club Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern, Ashburton Monthly open mic afternoon.

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

2pm - 6pm

MEETINGS, EVENTS

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROAD STATE HIGHWAY 1 RAKAIA RIVER BRIDGE RIDE THE RAKAIA Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the NZ Transport Agency for the purpose of the Ride the Rakia proposes to close: The Rakaia River Bridge on State Highway 1 On Saturday, 20 February 2021, for a 15 minute period between 8:00am to 8:15am During the period of closure there will be no alternate route. There may also be minor delays before and after the stated closure time.

Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge notice of their objection and grounds thereof in writing before Friday, 15 January to Jude Ward, PO Box 1479, Christchurch.

Peter Connors Manager, Systems Management Christchurch

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

South Rakaia Bach Owners Association (Inc).

Annual General Meeting will be held at the Settlement Shed at 3pm, on Saturday, 16 January 2021.

A McDowell Secretary

SITUATIONS VACANT

PART-TIME RELIEF MILKER/ TRACTOR DRIVER required.

40 HB aside with cup removers 600 cows. The farm is located in Wakanui, Ashburton.

G.Carlos 0273684084 for job info.

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

Phone 03 307 7965.

WANTED RECORDS, tapes and Hi fi gear wanted.

Excellent prices paid.

Pennylane has a buyer in your area. Please phone 021-222- 6144.

HIRE

GENERAL hire.

Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Street.

Open Monday-Friday 7am - 6pm; Saturday 7.30am TWO Asian lady special, - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am good massage, excellent 12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. service. in/out calls. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz Phone 022 572 5823.

ASIAN Angel, sweet, hot, sexy 40DD, beautiful, good service, professional massage.

Phone 021 0860 1853.

If you are new to town or been

Ashburton Farmers Market.

January 10

dancers, including stars of February 2021 you will ride Riverdance and Celtic Illusion, across the Rakaia River Bridge Celtica is the stage event not with up to 1,000 other cyclists MOTORING to be missed. all at once. The peloton will GARAGE SALES WHEEL alignments at be approximately 1 kilometre GARAGE SALE, Saturday Prepare to be mesmerized great prices. Maximise the 9th January, 10am till long and will be in a controlled as you’re transported to the 1 pm, McMurdo Street. life of your tyres with an start until you have crossed Emerald Isle. Witness firstHousehold bits and alignment from Neumanns the Rakaia River Bridge and Call the Guardian today hand some of the fastest taps pieces. Signs at the gate. Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308 6737. the Rakaia Overhead Bridge in the world, awe inspiring for your situations vacant on State Highway one. contemporary Irish music and GRAZING advertising requirements.

LAMB Grazing wanted.

Two Events: spectacular costumes. This Good prices paid. Please Traffic R Us Ride the Rakaia show stopping performance phone Jason 0274 288 402.

100km takes the passion and power 73St, Burnett St, Ashburton Members I.B.A.N.Z & & Brokernet Ltd. Level 2, 73 Burnett St,|into Ashburton Members of NZBrokers I.B.A.N.Z & NZ Brokernet Level 2, 73 Level Burnett Ashburton | Members of |of I.B.A.N.Z Ride the Bridge, Level Recreation of Irish 20th 2, 73 Burnett St,2, Ashburton |dance Members of the I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd. NZ Ltd. Level 2, 73 Burnett St, Ashburton Ride - 26km century!| Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd. 8:00am – 1:00pm Whether it be a night out with the family or friends, let March 11 Celtica enthrall and entertain Tutus on Tour 1pm - 3pm you.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 The Royal New Zealand Ballet ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Tickets available from 10am - 4pm Static displays, collection of aircraft and returns in 2021 with their Ashburton Trust Event Centre, NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, much-loved regional touring Wills Street.

AND THE ART GALLERY. Seafield Road. programme, Tutus on Tour, Open for viewing, Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 7:30pm presenting an enchanting Main Street Methven. summer programme. Enjoy April 17 the ‘White Swan’ pas de deux The NZ String Quartet, from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Four Suits & A Soprano Static displays with collections of up to 30 aircraft SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 Lake; Jules Perrot’s Pas de and memorabilia. Ashburton Airport, Seafield New Zealand’s most 9am - 12pm Quatre (1845), a gorgeous Road. accomplished performers, ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. showpiece from the Romantic 10am - 12pm Dame Kiri Te Kanawa protégé Some stall holders will have lovely gifts, plants, era; and two bold, colourful ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Ipu Laga’aia, tenor Chris woodwork and more. West Street Car Park. works by Andrea Schermoly Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, 9am 12.30pm McRae, musical theatre stars Tinwald. - (Closed - reopens 16 January 2021). and Sarah Foster-Sproull that ASHBURTON FARMERS MARKET. Sophie Morris and Rutene 10am - 4pm were originally created for the Some stall holders will have locally grown fresh Spooner, and music legend NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE Venus Rising season in 2020. produce. North end of West Street Car Park.

Laughton Kora join forces ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. A family programme for all 9am - 3pm Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 with The New Zealand String ages, watch the dancers of the ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Main Street Methven.

Quartet to today announce a RNZB perform their favourites nationwide tour of The New works.

Zealand String Quartet, Four Tickets available from Suits and a Soprano in April Ashburton Trust Event Centre, and May 2021. www.ateventcentre.co.nz Wills Street.

The concert tour, including 6:30pm 16 performances, will be a March 26 night of operatic classics from Nessun Dorma through to pop Celtica classics. So whether you’re a From the producers of the fan of the classics or a lover smash hit show Celtic Illusion, of pop’s high notes, there’s comes the most exhilarating something for everyone in this dance production of 2020! night of magic.

Celtica, a high octane modern Tickets available from Irish Dance show will storm Ashburton Trust Event Centre, the stages of New Zealand on its National tour in 2021.

Wills Street.

Mid Canterbury Summer Singing School this Friday Starring an elite troupe of 7:30pm – 10:00pm

The Plains Railway Complex The Plains Railway Complex will be Open - 11am - 4pm.

Steam Train rides with K88 operating, visit The Ashburton Fire Museum, Lynn Woodworking Museum, miniature train rides with Ashburton Steam & Model Engineers, view the Ashburton Woodworkers workshop inflatable fun for the kids with The Popup Playground, and Coffee, cold drinks, hot food & snacks available from Loren’s Trailer.

Tinwald Domain, 62 Maronan Road, Tinwald, Ashburton view our Facebook page for further insight.

11am - 4pm

January 28

Gypsy Jazz Duo – Arts On Tour Violinist Fiona Pears and Guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall share the love of Gypsy Jazz.

They will play a selection of Gypsy Jazz with origins dating back to France in the 1930s, come along and enjoy two 45 minute sets with Fiona’s fiery mix of Tango and Gypsy Jazz and Connor making a name for himself as one of the top Guitarists in the Country.

Tickets available from Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Wills Street.

7:30pm

February 20

Ride the Rakaia Welcome to Traffic R Us Ride the Rakaia This amazing event is different than any other bike race because you can’t do what you can in this event any other day of the week.

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ANNIVERSARIES Golden Wedding Anniversary DONALD AND WENDY GREENE (NEE AYERS) 8th of January 1971

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary Mum and Dad. Lots of Love from Tania, Jaylen and Kody.

DEATHS MOLLOY, Morris Henry – 30-04-41 – 05-01-21 Son of the late Richard and Annie Molloy, brother of the late Gavin Molloy, Valerie Fitzwilliam, Barry Molloy, Marion Lynley (Dunedin). A loving dad, grandad and father-in-law. Morris we will treasure all our memories of you in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. At peace now. Love Hamish, Lisa, Olivia, Samantha and Josh Molloy.

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SINCLAIR, Graham (Robert Graham) – Passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in Wanaka, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Helen, father and fatherin-law of Judy and Grant, Ian and Margot, Jacqui and Brendon, Mark and Rachel.

Loved Gramps to his grandchildren; Emily, Tim, Hannah, Erin, Alice, Melanie, Ben, Kane, Hana, Hugo and Olive, and their partners Jess, Brendon, Nathan, SCOON, Noreen – Matthew, Sanjay, and Isis, 8 January 2019 and also to his great- When someone we loved grandchildren Molly, becomes a memory Alexandra, Daphne, Ella, the memory becomes Ruby, Jackson, William, a treasure.

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January 11, 2021 at 1.30pm, 620 East Street Ashburton followed by private Ph/Fax 308 5369 cremation. Messages to or 0274 357 974 helen@sinclairshouse.com. ebcarter@xtra.co.nz Donations to the Otago NZMMMA Member Community Hospice (Dunedin), or at the celebration.

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Ashburton Weather

Friday: Mostly cloudy. Occasional rain, clearing in the afternoon and fine breaks developing. SW dying out by evening. MAX

Midnight Friday

Canterbury Plains

A trough of low pressure and fronts continue to affect the country today. A southwest flow spreads northward behind the fronts. A ridge gradually builds over the country this weekend, becoming dominant

by Monday. A ridge builds over the country during the weekend. However, a weak front approaches the far south late Sunday, moving up the east coast on Monday. Another front approaches the far south late on Tuesday.

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Saturday: Morning cloud then fine. Light winds.

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Friday: Cloudy with occasional rain, clearing in the Friday: Mostly cloudy. Occasional rain, easing to afternoon and fine breaks developing. Southwesterlies isolated showers in the afternoon with fine spells dying out by evening. increasing.

Wind at 1000m: Light.

Saturday: Morning cloud, then fine. However, a few Wind at 2000m: Southerly 40 km/h. afternoon and evening showers, mainly inland. Light Freezing level: About 3000m. winds.

Saturday: Fine spells. A few afternoon and evening Sunday: Morning cloud and a few showers, then fine. showers.

Light winds.

Wind at 1000m: Light.

Wind at 2000m: Light.

Around The Region Freezing level: 3000m, rising to 3400m in the evening.

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Billy breezes in Showing the finger are Billy Bowden alongside members of Mid Canterbury’s Primary Schools’ rep team this week.

PHOTO MID CANTERBURY CRICKET ASSOCIATION CRICKET

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

Billy Bowden continues to be a drawcard cricketing figure, years after his international tenure ended.

The former international umpire has been a star attraction at this week’s South Island Primary Schools’ Cricket Tournament.

Several teams including Mid Canterbury’s group of cricketing youngsters have jumped at the opportunity for a photograph with the umpiring icon.

Bowden has been umpiring games at this week’s tournament in North Canterbury.

Mid Canterbury was sitting mid-table in the 14 team tournament earlier in the week.

The 57-year-old forged a cult following during an international career between the late-90s and 2000s

due to his unconventional delivery of traditional cricketing signals including the “crooked finger”.

He has also been known for the “crumb-sweeping” wave of the arm to signal four, and the “double crooked finger six-phase hop” to signal a six.

Bowden’s rheumatoid arthritis condition is understood to be the reason behind his off-the-wall variations.

He has umpired more than 300 international matches between 1995 and 2016, including 84 tests.

The veteran official was axed from New Zealand Cricket’s international panel five years ago.

He was dropped from the International Cricket Council’s elite panel in 2013, returned in 2014, but was omitted again after umpiring the test between the West Indies and England in Barbados in May 2015.

Billy Bowden in action during the South Island Primary Schools’ cricket tournament.