Ashburton Guardian, Saturday, November 21, 2020

Since Sept 27 1879

Saturday, Nov 21, 2020

$2.70

WEEKEND

L A N D L O R D You’re Invited A C A D E M Y November 2020 - Every Thursday at 7:00pm Helping you prepare for the biggest rental reforms.

SERIES Register for the Ray White Landlord Academy to join, watch,

and participate in your free Landlord Academy education series!

Visit landlordacademy.co.nz

Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

Ph 03 307 7900 to subscribe!

2 NEWS

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, November 21, 2020

We’re jamming

There may be the odd hint of nerves, but Pacific Tribal is primed ahead of their debut headlining concert in Ashburton tonight. Although they had played numerous family functions and community events previously, the musical ensemble will be the drawcard act at the Devon Tavern from 8pm tonight. The band draw from an eclectic range of influences, and will unleash a diverse set of covers from reggae and R&B classics to ‘90s alternative rock. Their name and logo references the blending of the members’ Maori and Pacifika heritage.

The band enjoyed a run-through yesterday ahead of tonight’s gig.

PHOTO ADAM BURNS 201120-AB-4582

BNZ CLOSURE

Methven about to lose face-to-face banking

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

Methven will join the ranks of rural towns cast into the banking wilderness next year, when it loses its last face to face banking option.

The BNZ on Thursday announced it would close 38 branches over the next seven months, and Methven is on that list.

Eight branches will close on Christmas Eve, another 14 between February and March and

Methven is on the final list of 16 closures scheduled to take place between April and June next year.

While the closure had been quietly signalled for some time in 2022, it has been brought forward for Methven and other communities on the closure list.

The BNZ has a long association with Methven, with the first office opening in July 1903.

It was located in a room in the General Store building.

A dedicated bank building opened in 1910 with an addition built in 1958.

The current large bank build-

POTTERS BARN 2100 7-PCE DINING SUITE

ing on the corner of Bank Street and Methven’s main street is currently staffed by part timers and is open for limited hours each day.

While the closure of the branch may not come as a surprise to the Methven community it will be disappointing and for some people it will leave quite a void, said Methven Community Board chair Dan McLaughlan.

“It will definitely create problems for the town’s elderly and it’s disappointing they’ve brought this forward.

“Unfortunately the bank’s ser-

vice has been on a gradual wind down,” he said.

With a new, weekly, community bus service between Methven and Ashburton starting in the new year people who relied on walking to the bank in Methven would still have an opportunity to carry out face to face banking in Ashburton if they wished, McLaughlan said.

In announcing the speed-up of signalled closures, a bank spokesperson said that Covid-19 had changed closure timeframes as customers embraced digital services during the lockdown.

CROSS 1800 7-PCE DINING SUITE

That indicated people were comfortable dealing with bank staff in ways other than face to face.

About three-quarters of customers are now digitally active, and that left staff waiting in bricks and mortar banks for customers who no longer arrived, he said.

The bank has committed to working with the bankers in the branches affected to find new opportunities within the bank.

Every affected BNZ employee would be offered another position.

STOCKHOLM 7-PCE 2100

SALE

SALE

SALE

$2693

$3043

$3993

FURNISHINGS | FLOORING | CURTAINS

Burnett Street, Ashburton Phone (03) 308 5269 | www.redmonds.co.nz

Saturday, November 21, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

NEWS 3

LIVING THE DREAM

Kate’s leap of faith The EA Networks Centre is one of the Ashburton District’s best used and best loved facilities and it now has a new manager. Reporter Sue Newman talks to Kate Fowler about her goal of making the complex a place for all people, for all ages.

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

Kate Fowler reckons she’s living the dream.

Six years ago she and husband David holidayed in New Zealand; six months later they were back on a working visa.

Now they’re here to stay and the new EA Networks Centre manager says she’s living in paradise.

The couple, from Austin, Texas came for an 18 day South Island holiday in 2014. They fell in love with the scenery and the people, Fowler said, and within 24 hours of returning home began the paper work for their working holiday visas.

They’re now residents and counting down the months until they can join their Kiwi born son, three year old Luke and become New Zealand citizens.

“I begged my husband to move.

“We made a list of why we wanted to come here and top of the list was the people and the culture. It’s amazing. People here are so genuine and they mean what they say,” she said.

It was a leap of faith. They arrived without jobs and without a place to stay.

Fowler has a long background in sports centre management and has coached a range of sports.

A job offer in Wellington saw the couple head north. For the first few months she opted to work at grass roots coaching to gain an understanding of how Kiwis approached their sport and recreation.

The difference between Americans and Kiwis was hammered home the day she introduced herself to a class as Miss Katie.

There were blank looks and a quick suggestion from other tutors that formality didn’t cut it in New Zealand, something Fowler loves.

She soon stepped up into her formal role, managing a mixed

use stadium and five pool complexes.

It was a job she loved and one that allowed her to become part of her new community.

A few years down the track, her husband’s job took the couple to Napier where Fowler stepped into a new sports complex management job.

Time ticked by and when Fowler saw the manager’s position at EA Networks was vacant, she said it was an opportunity too good to pass up.

“I looked at it and thought, wow, that would be so much fun.

This place is already doing really well but there are still so many opportunities. After five or six years a complex has its groove going but it can always do a bit more. I’s running really well and has great programmes, it’s doing the basics plus but its ready for a few tweaks and there are things we can add,” she said.

Fowler won’t be rushing in and making changes or introducing new programmes.

She wants to understand what’s on offer, what the uptake by the community is and where people see gaps. The centre should

offer options for all ages and abilities, she said.

‘We’re doing a utilisation and needs study and we’ll make our future decisions based around this. over the next year.”

She’s keen to see the centre become a recreational hub for the district and sees opportunities to take some of its programmes out into

rural areas and a programme for schools she ran in Wellington that had a huge uptake may see itself mirrored in Ashburton.

“I want to be able to fill the stadium up, not just with school kids but with youth who tend to fade away, to get them doing something here.

“To have an enjoyable life people need to be active, so I want to investigate all options for providing that activity here because this place is so comfortable for people to be in, it’s state of the art..”

Fowler is big on her crew working as one team, on creating opportunities for people to develop new skills and on having a workplace culture based on people respecting and supporting one another.

It’s about having an environment where people can shine, she said.

She credits her approach to management to a stint away from facilities management and into business management for North West Airlines.

It was a

career break that provided a great lesson in positive workplace culture, she said.

EA Networks Centre should be a place where people can feel comfortable, a place that can be there second or third home, Fowler said.

She wants to hear what people think – the good and the bad, and what people want in the way of facilities and classes.

She counts herself fortunate that husband David is able to work remotely in his job in geographic information systems.

“Everything just fell into place.

We feel at home here more than we ever have.

“Our hearts are at home right here and it’s the people that make this right.”

Life in Ashburton is as good as it gets, Fowler said and while she’s on a learning curve as she gets to know her team, the community and the individuals who make up the centre’s users, she’s committed to her goal of getting more people of all ages through the door and using the centre’s facilities.

She’s a regular runner, knocking off her first marathon on her last birthday.

And just finishing was a challenge she said, with the temperature hovering around 37 degrees. She’s also in the centre’s lap pool most days.

New face at Ashburton’s EA Networks Centre, manager Kate Fowler.

MESA 6-PCE LOW DINING OUTDOOR LOUNGE SUITE

MODE 3-SEATER XL OUTDOOR SOFA

SALE

PHOTO RUBEN GARCIA

TITAN OUTDOOR UMBRELLA

SALE

2.5M SQUARE

3.3M ROUND

SALE

SALE

$3039

$1439

$1599

$1679

SAVE $760

SAVE $360

SAVE $400

SAVE $420

FURNISHINGS | FLOORING | CURTAINS

Burnett Street, Ashburton Phone (03) 308 5269 | www.redmonds.co.nz

4 NEWS

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, November 21, 2020

In brief

ART AWARDS

Twin win

Tinwald Pool

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

Experienced painter Min Kim says her second local award in less than a month is even more special than the first.

The Ohoka-based artist has pulled off the rare feat of joint accolades for her latest masterwork during the annual Ashburton arts showcase.

Her painting Poem of Spring was adjudged the RMF Silva Premier Award at the 56th Ashburton Society of Arts (ASA) awards event last month.

It was revealed last week that the painting had also won the People’s Choice Award.

The Ashburton Society of Arts said it was uncommon for a piece of art to win both awards.

“It is rare that the judge and the people choose the same artwork but everybody loves this painting.”

Kim told the Guardian that the accolades held a significant place.

“It’s very exciting for me,” she said. “Actually, the People’s Choice is more meaningful.

“I love the Ashburton exhibitions and the place.”

Originally from South Korea, Kim has been in New Zealand for more than 20 years where she has become a full-time painter.

She also enjoyed a two year stint in Italy between 2007 and 2009 where she furthered her art studies in Florence.

Kim exhibits and runs a workshop at Ohoka’s Bryce Gallery.

She said that she wants her work to affect observers.

“I always want my art to touch people’s hearts.”

After a lengthy career of painting portraits and European landscapes, her work with flowers had only been a recent occurrence.

“The flowers are quite new to me,” she said.

“This year I just fell in love with the spring flower. It’s exciting to see people feel the same thing, the beauty of spring.”

The oil on canvas work took her three days to com- Min Kim exhibits her award-winning painting Poem of Spring at the Ashburton Art Gallery plete, she said.

PHOTO ASHBURTON ART GALLERY IT’S CHRISTMAS!

Magic of a festive forest Festive madness is about to take Ashburton by storm next month as a trio of Christmas events are staged.

One of those is newcomer the Christmas Festive Forest, an event that will see around 40 Christmas trees set up and decorated in the Ashburton Event Centre. It’s the brain child of Ashburton County Lions members and is being created as an affordable event to kick start the festive season.

It will join two pre-Christmas regulars over the first weekend in December, the town’s Christmas parade and the Light up the Night festival.

The Christmas Festive Forest is open to any group, organisation, business or individual wanting to show their creativity in decorating the best Christmas tree in town.

The rules are simple, organiser Marie McAnulty said – an arti-

ficial Christmas tree, bought or built from scratch and a collection of decorations that can be as wide as your imagination.

Entries are flooding in and there’s room for just 10 more, but Lions club members are hoping for a full house.

Tree decorators will have the morning of Thursday,. December 3 to stage their entries in the event centre, before the doors open to the public. The trees will be on display all day and evening on Friday and until 3pm on Saturday.

Trees will be judged on Thursday and winners announced during the opening ceremony at 6pm on Friday.

During the opening there will be entertainment and the trees will be lit.

There will also a number of stalls selling Christmas goodies and gifts.

The event was about club

Marie McAnulty members creating an event that boosted Christmas spirit during the lead in to Christmas in a year that had been far from normal, McAnulty said.

“Covid-19 has caused a lot of stress both financially and emotionally for families and running an affordable Christmas event that will entertain both young and old is something we were re-

ally keen to do,” she said.

The event will have a small entry fee of just $2 and if there are any profits they will go towards local youth.

The club will be inviting schools and resthomes to visit the tree festival on Thursday afternoon.

With three festive events over one weekend, McAnulty said there would be three great reasons for families to head into town.

The festive forest displays will be open from 10am until 8pm on Friday, and that would give people an opportunity to move between the civic LIght up the Nights event in Baring Square east and the event centre, and on Saturday, with the Santa Parade being held late morning, there would again be an opportunity to move between the town centre and the festive tree display, she said.

ITEMS Y R E OC R LIFE G R T U S I L O Y SPECIA FOODIE IN | E FOR TH

St urnett S 161 B co.nz r.

DDRES e A c 99 etgro 307 58 omers PH 03 www.s E IT S B WE

Summer is on its way and to help it long the Tinwald Pool is opening for the season on 28 November, 1pm to 4pm. Opening celebrations include a pool party with pool inflatables and games.

The BBQ experts will be cooking food between 1.30 pm and 3pm.

Standard pool entry applies, $4 adults, $3 per child and a family pass is $12

Water race closures A policy designed to make decisions on the closure of races in the Ashburton District’s century old stockwater system a little easier has stood up to its first two tests. Fourteen criteria are used to decide whether an application for closure should proceed. An application to close 648 metres of water race on Wards Road was not approved as three out of the four affected property owners objected to its closure. A second application for 719 metres of water race through Fairton succeeded, however, with 15 of the 18 affected parties agreeing to its closure.

Road closure Approval has been given to close sections of Le Breton’s Road and Chertsey Road on November 28 to allow the Ashburton Car Club to hold its annual gravel bent sprint meeting. Le Bretons Road from Christy’s Road intersection and from Denshires Road south intersection and Chertsey Road from le bBetons Road intersection for two kilometres will be closed from 8.30am to 5.30pm on November 28.

Video meetings Opening up meetings of the Canterbury Regional Landfill committee to remote attendance This will ensure more members attend meetings and that a quorum can be more easily reached. In agreeing to the video link meetings, the council is moving in line with other councils in the region.

Domain aviary The aviary in Ashburton domain that is up for demolition next year as one of the first projects in the 30 Ashburton Domain redevelopment plan, was built by members of Ashburton’s Round Table 13 not Ashburton Rotary.

The incorrect information was provided in an Ashburton District Council agenda.

Street closures Tancred Street will be closed on Sunday and to all traffic from 6pm on Monday until 6am Tuesday.

The closures are to allow new water pipes to be connected to the system. The work is part of the Ashburton Town Centre redevelopment project being carried out by Tru Line Civil.

Saturday, November 21, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

5

6 NEWS

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, November 21, 2020

ASHBURTON CEMETERY

Price hike on final resting place

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

The plots might be larger, the burial options greater, but all of that will come at a price – the cost of dying in the Ashburton District is about to get higher.

With the extension to the Ashburton Cemetery now open for business, the Ashburton District Council is looking to claw back costs for its development and for future maintenance of the area.

At Tuesday’s community services committee meeting councillors agreed to a new range of cemetery fees and charges.

To reflect the changing nature of the community, new burial options are available in the extension, including natural burials and a dedicated area for Muslim burials.

And to reflect the increasing size of Kiwi adults, the size of plots has increased from 1.2 metres wide to 1.4 metres.

Taken together that means fees have to be hiked up, said council community services manager Steve Fabish.

The council plans to increase the cost of a plot by $236.

The odd burial has already taken place in the new section under the old fee regime, but the council needed to do what other councils were doing as they increased plot size and burial options, increase fees, he said.

“We’ve also told people who want to reserve a plot that we’ll pencil that in, but we won’t charge the fee until this has been through council.”

The plan is to increase the cost of a conventional burial plot from $1421 to $1657 ($414 for a child). The new charge will also

apply to natural burial Muslim burial fee will be $1775 ($887 child) for a plot with a $1981 internment fee.

The higher cost for these burials takes into account the extra time that needs to be taken to prepare the site, Fabish said.

Currently Muslim burials are only available in Christchurch.

Another addition to the extension had been larger ash plots that would now take up to four sets of ashes.

In setting the fee schedule comparisons were made with 10 other councils, but mayor Neil Brown wasn’t sure the new fee regime was right.

“I’m still thinking it’s quite cheap compared to our neighbours,” he said.

Ashburton was able to keep its costs down by using its own staff rather than contractors in preparing sites, Fabish said.

And there was no fear that people from our of the district would opt for a cheaper burial in Ashburton because an out-of-thedistrict fee was charged, he said.

While the council owned the land, Brown questioned why general rates should be used to cover maintenance costs, saying full cost recovery could be the way to go.

He also wanted to know what happened to graves that decades after an interment were no longer looked after and had fallen into disrepair.

It was up to a family to take care of a headstone, but if these were in a poor state and likely to become a safety risk, council staff would lay the headstone on the ground.

Soil would be placed on graves that had slumped, Fabish said.

“We want to make sure the area is safe and we do work with families where we can.”

The cost of dying just got higher, with increased fees likely for a burial plot in the Ashburton Cemetery extension.

PHOTO SUE NEWMAN 131020-SN-6399

Saturday, November 21, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

NEWS 7

RADIUS MILLSTREAM

303 years of birthdays

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

If you’ve celebrated your 100th birthday and you live at Radius Millstream resthome, then you’re in good company.

The resthome could well be a record-breaker for the number of residents who have celebrated their 100th birthday.

At 100, Freda Green is the baby of the bunch.

She was beaten to the birthday milestone by Agnes Lister, 101 and by new resident Tom Bennett, who turned 102 today.

Resthome staff say they’ve run a quick check with a number of other facilities and believe having three residents who are 100-plus is rare.

As he celebrates his 102nd birthday, Tom says he’s still adjusting to communal living.

He moved into his new home on Monday and says he’s already measuring the benefits of regular meals and a bit of pampering in the waistband of his trousers.

He has no regrets about ending almost 102 years of independent living – except for having to leave his beloved car behind.

“I can’t drive anymore, I go too slow now,” he said.

Tom successfully passed his last driving test with flying colours a month shy of his 100th birthday.

Back then he limited his driving to roads around the district, and often headed back to Wakanui where he’d farmed for years, to see what was going on over the farm fence and to sit and look out to sea.

If Tom had been driving since he was a schoolboy, 100-yearold Freda was a latecomer to the road, only earning her licence as a 65-year-old.

She celebrated her 100th birthday in September and while she’d enjoyed driving, said she was happy to give it up when the time came to start slowing down and sticking closer to home.

The middle-ager of the trio, Agnes Lister, is just a few months shy of her 102nd birthday in January, and like her fellow centenarians, she can’t understand why there’s so much fuss made about turning 100.

The three shared a special birthday cake, and were happily swapping stories about their lives and sharing photos of their large, multigenerational families.

For each of them, their congratulatory birthday card from Queen Elizabeth was one of When it comes to centenarians, Radius Millstream’s resthome has them in numbers (from left) Freda Green, 100, Tom their prized possessions.

Bennett, 102, and Agnes Lister, 101.

NZ FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE

8 NEWS

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, November 21, 2020

Colouring up Ashburton

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

A former Ashburton artist is responsible for turning a Chorus cabinet into a work of art in Ashburton.

Jonathan Waters is a visual artist who grew up in Ashburton and now based in Dunedin.

He painted one of two recently completed cabinet art projects, with serial cabinet artist, Christchurch’s Anne McDonald painting the other – with both located in Allenton.

Waters painted a Tribute to Hine Paaka (Singletree) on Allens Road, outside the Allenton Kindergarten.

“I wanted to create a design for my home town, telling the story of Hine Paaka.

Waters said Hine Paaka was a sacred Matai tree which once stood, large, tall and proud near Alford Forest at the bottom of the foothills which helped provide shelter, food and served as a major landmark for travelling parties in pre-colonial times.

“A lot of people don’t know about Hine Paaka, so it’s quite cool that it has an educational element to it and sits outside a kindergarten.

“It was spiritually significant to Maori before Europeans arrived.”

A descendant of a pre-Maori rainforest that once covered much of the Canterbury Plains, historians believe that Hine Paa-

Former Ashburton artist Johnny Waters painted a A Tribute To Hine Paaka (Singletree) as part of the The lawn bowls inspired cabinet art of Christchurch’s Chorus Cabinet Art project.

Anne McDonald. ka was probably a sapling when Maori first visited this area.

The famous tree was named after the wife of Maru, the Ngai Tahu chief who is also remembered in the names of the New Zealand towns Timaru and Oamaru.

European settlers named it Single Tree.

The towering tree toppled in 1945 after a nor’west storm.

Waters has brought the tree and its history to life on the previously blank cabinet canvas.

“It is a tribute to Hine Paaka, but also the local wildlife, and

the Maori history of Hakatere.”

On the sides, it gives the history of Hine Paaka and a Patere – “a poem of place”, and has the yellow and green background to represent Mid Canterbury.

It was Waters second cabinet, completing his first in Dunedin – where he has been based for the past six years – near Carisbrook with a scarfies theme.

Christchurch based artist Anne McDonald completed her lawn bowls inspired cabinet on Middle Road, just around the corner from the Allenton Bowls Club.

McDonald is one of the pio-

neer cabinet artists, involved with the Chrosu cabinet art project since its inception 10 years ago and her latest creation is her third in Ashburton.

“Usually the boxes are selected

by Chorus because they are targets for graffiti.

“This particular one, the residents were building a townhouse and got my number off one of the other boxes I had done.

“They said they had an ugly old cabinet out the front and asked if I would spruce it up.”

As Chorus had already allocated funding for the boxes for the

When we call, hundreds of Kiwi businesses answer.

At Fire and Emergency, 80% of our people are volunteers, many running or working at businesses just like this. In an emergency, their businesses proudly allow them to rush out and help.

LOOK FOR THIS MARK

2019-20 year, it was placed on the 2020-21 list for McDonald to do.

“As the couple are avid bowlers it inspired me to do the bowling theme.”

Her previous two cabinets were of an owl and a lady drinking lemonade.

On Bathurst Street, Cherie Livingston is in the process of completing her artwork – Rainbow Cogs and Gears.

The cabinets are being painted under a joint venture with Chorus and the Ashburton District Council, with two more in line to be painted.

Saturday, November 21, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

                 

9

10 WEEKEND FOCUS

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, November 21, 2020

The dance fit class performing a piece from My Fair Lady.

Sharing the love of dance

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

A

shburton’s Life Dance Academy (LDA) held its fifth annual Christmas concert last weekend.

Over 350 students performed across five shows, three on Saturday and two on Sunday.

The performers range in age from three-year-olds to the adult dance fit class and everyone performed at least two shows.

LDA tutor Madison Wilson said it was a fitting end to a challenging year and they felt fortunate they even had the opportunity to put on the performances.

There had been fears that there would be no end-of-year concert, but with the country remaining in Covid-19 alert level 1 it was able to go ahead.

Wilson said the LDA usually holds medal testing in July, but had to adapt to the situation.

“We had been teaching online during the lockdown so the students had the opportunity to connect with us and each other and ended up doing the medal testing online.

“The children submitted their dance videos online which worked, but it was always in the back of our minds how we would handle the end-of-year performances.

“We had a few options to consider to still run the concert under the different alert levels but we were super lucky to be able to run the show at full scale.”

It was five big shows, with most

The Life Dance Academy’s intermediate and senior lyrical extension classes during the grand finale performance of True Colours.

of the five sold out.

“This year’s concert was themed around our fifth anniversary including many throwbacks from over the years, including our iconic Walk the Dinosaur, Mary Poppins, Glow and I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas.

A crowd favourite was the finale dance, which included the whole

school performing true colours.

“This dance was about diversity and to show how we can overcome self-doubts whether they be self-image, personality traits or many other issues.

“Dancers eventually finding their true colours within dance and their LDA family.”

Making the finale even more

special was the dance school students did a lot more than just dance, as they also sang and signed the lyrics.

“We had a bit of a sing which was really nice and all the students, even the three-year-olds, learned sign language.

“We were absolutely amazed at how all the students picked up

sign language.

“We found it tricky ourselves to learn and then to teach the students, but they loved it.

“It was their favourite dance and it ended up bringing tears to many who filled the auditorium.

“It was the perfect finale to a challenging and different year we have had.”

Saturday, November 21, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

WEEKEND FOCUS 11

Junior boys performing a highly entertaining elf dance.

Intermediate lyrical extension performing Lost Boy.

with our community For those who missed the special grand finale, Wilson said LDA will be performing it as part of their act in the Light up the Night Christmas Festival on November 27 at Baring Square East.

“We just love dancing in our community and cannot wait to spread some Christmas cheer throughout the next few weeks.”

LDA is also preparing for its annual retirement home tour which this year will go over two days.

“We go around all the resthomes in Mid Canterbury sharing our dance and a bit of Christmas cheer.”

The LDA, run by the Mid Canterbury Youth Trust, is in its fifth year and run by Wilson and fellow

tutor Anna Raukawa.

Since their debut end-of-year concert featuring 40 dancers, the LDA has grown to boast over 350 students.

“We feel so honoured to have such a large dance school that truly feels like a family.

“We started with four classes in our first concert with about 40 kids and it’s just grown from there.

“It’s definitely been our biggest year. All of our classes are full at the moment and we have a waiting list going on where we are trying to fit students in for next year.

“We are just going to keep doing what we do, sharing the love of dance.”

Some of LDA’s youngest dancers (from left) Primrose Fisher, Evelyn Yeoman and Evelyn Holdaway.

12

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, November 21, 2020

Saturday, November 21, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

13

14 OPINION

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, November 21, 2020

OUR VIEW

Changing world – a trip to the bank is no more

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

I

t appears the next phase of life is rapidly approaching – a phase where we spend more time talking to a computer than we do actual people as we go about our daily routines.

Take a trip to the bank, for example.

This week it was announced that Methven’s BNZ would close down, with a new ATM put in to handle almost all banking requirements.

It’s a huge change to a massive part of the population, who for generations have made a habit of visiting the bank to withdraw and deposit money over the counter.

Add to that the gradual phasing out of cheques, and the financial walk of life is taking a completely different path, and it would be safe to say it’s not set to be welcomed by all and sundry.

Habits are hard to break.

For a lifetime, people have been able to do one thing, and it’s going to hurt them harder than anyone when a service they’re used too, feel comfortable with, and, most importantly, feel safe about is whipped out from under their feet.

So, it’s a real shame.

But perhaps just a sign of the times.

It’s something we should probably get used to a lot more.

Because as we and technology advance at a rapid rate in front of us more and more of these changes are going to come into our lives.

They won’t be immediate, but slowly and gradually they will happen, and in a few years we’ll be able to reminisce about those trips to the bank with our deposit books, squirrelling away our hard-earned for a rainy day.

It was an experience, and in so many ways a rite of passage when growing up.

The big shame is that future generations won’t get to experience that same feeling.

Instead, they will get to enjoy feeding their money into a machine, with no real interaction with anyone else.

Just not really the same, is it?

What do you think – ????????????

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MEDIA COUNCIL This newspaper is subject to the New Zealand Media Council.

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

Write to us!

Editor, PO Box 77

Email us! editor@ theguardian.co.nz

Facebook us! facebook.com/ ashguardian

Saturday, November 21, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

OPINION 15

CBD SPECTACULAR

Murney Main. The gift that keeps on giving.

By Peter McQuarters PETE’S PERSPECTIVE

O

ne of the great things about my job at Hokonui is that I have a Dress Circle position to observe the creation of the spectacle across the road that has become Murney Main.

Spectacle is a boldy illustrative word, but almost inadequate to describe what has emerged on that high-profile corner CBD site over the past couple of years.

When word first went out that the old pharmacy building in that position was to be demolished and be replaced by something special by the Murney family trust, I think we all sat up and took a bit of notice.

Especially when we were assured it was to be something quite worthy.

Once the old building had gone, the site looked almost impossibly small, and the mind would go into overdrive wondering what the Murneys and their creative design team would come up with.

Not in our wildest imagination could we have dreamed up what has now become a reality.

Man, that building is not only dropdead gorgeous, but a functioning work of structural art.

The Murney family is a modern era product of an entity that has been shaped by living and doing business in and from our town and in turn, Ashburton has become a product of them.

They have created, they have employed, they have thrived and they have put something back.

Make that a lot!

The Ashburton Trust did a pretty good job a while back now of replacing the old Somerset Hotel with a great new building.

Now that East Street, Burnett Street intersection is looking crazy good.

The audacity, the brashness, the stretching of the norms of Murney Main says this is a town that takes itself seriously, while also having fun.

I managed a glimpse this week of what lies within, and I can tell you Ashburton is about to get a serious dose of cool.

Who cannot imagine themselves on a hot mid-20s sunny Mid Canterbury afternoon perched up on that wonderful open balcony, surrounded by sheathed

copper and greenery and supping diligently on a nice glass of something chilled?

Digital screens pumping out balcony entertainment at both ends – all visible to the passersby and screaming, “Come on up, this is where it’s at.”

Put simply, Murney Main is a game-changer.

We now have something the Aucklanders, the Wellingtonians, our Christchurch mates up the road would wish they had on their patch.

It is bold, innovative, and seriously cool.

And the temperature just keeps rising.

Once the two massive illuminated bird murals went up last week, social media lit up with accolades and wonder at just how impressive the whole package has become.

The family, the design teams, the legal and the

accountants, the operators within, have all come together to create something bespoke.

And very soon, we will all have the opportunity to experience it.

When the dust settles on the CBD refurbishment and we all slowly forget the upheaval, Ashburton will begin a whole fresh new era.

They say the only constant is change.

And in the case of Murney Main, I think we can all agree it’s a change for the spectacularly better.

Man, that building is not only dropdead gorgeous, but a functioning work of structural art.

16 OUR SCHOOLS

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, November 21, 2020

Over 500 school children from 10 schools took to the stage for the Hakatere Cultural Festival at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre on Thursday.

The two-hour showcase saw each group get a 10-minute spot on stage to perform and celebrate cultures.

The Festival, run by the Te Huka Tai Trust, was not limited to kapa haka groups with pacific island dance from St Joeseph’s and a Filipino dance performance from Hinds School.

RURAL AND FARM INSURANCE Protect Your Livelihood Qualified, experienced broker with a farming background who works for you to get more out of your insurer. You benefit from our NZbrokers membership, as we provide broader cover and policies to cover your whole business operation.

Phone: 03 3071990 | 73 Burnett St Ashburton

Good men in the making Timaru Boys’ High School Day and Boarding Enrolments welcome Ph: 03 687 7560

Learning together Growing together www.timaruboys.school.nz

J E Dennison Ltd is proud to have supplied the joinery and doors for the fit out for The Fine Lion and wish the clients all the best.

J.E Dennison Ltd / K2 Doors 5 Redruth Street, Timaru, 7910 New Zealand | Ph +64 3 6880029 | office@jedennison.co.nz | www.k2doors.co.nz | www.jedennison.co.nz

18 NOV21

2020

Ashburton’s tallest building is emerging as a stunning structure on the corner of East and Burnett streets in the heart of the CBD. Testimony to proud workmanship and meticulous planning, Murney Main is set to serve Ashburton for generations to come.

When first of all proposing the project, Willie Murney and his family knew they wanted quality, something which would not only stand out, but something which would stand the test of time.

They wanted the four-storey building to look just as good in 100 years as it would when it was first completed.

So it was that every single feature, from the materials for the exterior facade right down to the details of interior trimmings, was chosen after careful consideration.

There has been meeting after meeting with architects, planners, contractors and sub-contractors. And there has been long and intense discussion, as everyone has brought

the best of their expertise to the table.

“They are all craftsmen on this site,” Murney said.

It had been a complicated site, due to its small size, in the centre of the busy CBD, framed by roads, shops and offices.

And it had been a complicated build, being a tall structure featuring a range of unique materials.

Nevertheless, the main contractor of Bradford Building, with Dave Leslie as site manager, had ensured everything ran within budget and within timeframe.

There was of course a delay attributable to lockdown and supply disruption in the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, but other than that, everything had run smoothly with exceptional project delivery.

“Problems get sorted pretty quick, we don’t even find out about them until after and they are already sorted,” Murney said. continued over page

VENTILATION • • •

Fresh air systems Extraction systems Building compliance IQP

AIR CONDITIONING 211D Alford Forest Road, Allenton, Ashburton Ph: +64 3 308 7182 E: admin@stewartandholland.co.nz www.stewartandholland.co.nz

PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE MURNEY MAIN BUILD

• • •

Commercial systems Ducted, Hi –wall, cassettes Under floor systems

ELECTRICAL • • •

Commercial Electrical contractors Thermal Imaging

PlaceMakers Ashburton are proud to be a supplier in Murney Main build 115 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton 7700 • Ph (03) 308 9099

An official Community Partner of the Crusaders

19 NOV21

2020

Above – The Murney’s – Kate (centre), her daughter Jayne and son Willie – latest venture has been built to serve generations of Mid Cantabrians in the future.

Below – A young Hank Murney and how it all started.

Fitzgerald Steel specialises in the manufacture and installation of Structural Steel, from a house beam to a large commercial project 05 Waitohi-Temuka Road Temuka 7920 Timaru, New Zealand 7920 Phone: 021 303 898 | Email: jonathon@fitzgeraldsteel.co.nz

20 NOV21

2020

Above – The concept.

Right – The beginnings of the concept becoming a reality as GDC gets stuck into the groundwork.

From P18 At the planning stage, first of all there had been the façade to consider, and for this the choice was copper cladding, to emanate a modern, yet traditional, appeal.

It was a predetermined choice as it was a feature in common with other Murney buildings and also the nearby local landmark of the Ashburton clock tower.

The warm hues of the copper, on the building’s main frontage and northern side, are offset with natural greenery in garden beds on the first floor balcony, sills and roof.

The main column of the building on Burnett Street is concrete with a bluestone finish, topped by the Murney family crest and a flagpole flying the New Zealand flag.

These walls, which face out east and south over Burnett and East streets respectively, have been painted with a mu-

ral by New Zealand artist Flox.

After the façade was chosen, there were many more decisions to be made, and every detail has come under the scrutinising eye of the Murneys and their architect, designers and support crew.

Murney’s mother Kate remembers one meeting earlier this year, when consideration was being given to just how much tessellated tiling would go into the first-floor restaurant of Fine Lion.

Exquisite tiling is one of the many striking features of the interior at this level. Kate said it was following lockdown that she and Willie met with project consultant and adviser Julie Inwood, as well as the builder’s architect from RM Designs in Christchurch.

The initiative for the meeting had been to consider econo-

mising and limiting the amount of the tiling.

“Then we saw the computerised graphics showin what the tiling would look like in the interior,” Kate said It looked amazing, so rather than reduce it, they d cided to extend it.

“We ended up putting in twice as many,” Kate said.

“Once we started there was no going back. We thoug this is it, we can’t cut corners.”

CBA Tiling in Christchurch imported the tiles fro France, where they were specifically cut to order f Murney Main. Altogether more than 9000 are part of th

For all your Scaffolding and Edge Protection Requirements Locally owned and operated

For a

Contact Scott 021 440 364 | Office 03 307 6126 | elitescaffolding@clear.net.nz

Murney Main Providers of all Residential and Commercial Glazing and Consultancy Advice

• • • • •

Windows Double Glazing Splash Backs Shower Doors Mirrors

• • • • •

Table Tops Balustrades Shop Fronts Cat and dog doors Pool fencing

Proud to be associated to the Murney Main Development Cranfield glass is a locally owned company that can help you out with all of your glazing needs

Call Kerry and the Team On 03-308 6222 111 McMurdo Street, Tinwald, Ashburton 7700

.. .. ..

WE OFFER: H frames Aluminium scaffold towers Full edge protection Tube & clip scaffolds Propping Safety nets

Contact Mark 021 440 364 admin@elitescaffolding.net.nz

WE O • H Fra • Alum • Full E • Tube • Propi

ng d. de-

ght

om for he

21 NOV21

2020

tessellated tiling which forms a floor and wall pathway, contrasting with other tiling styles and colours in the kitchen and restrooms.

For the award-winning tiling company, the project was a dream come true.

CBA managing director Josh Prangell said it had been an honour to be part of the Murney Main project, and it had been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

“It’s probably one of the most detailed commercial projects we have been a part of,” Prangell said.

Fine Lion is to have a post-colonial African feel, with

its designers being the same as those who are responsible for the interiors which have been so well-received at Christchurch’s bars and restaurants on The Terrace.

A feature of the restaurant bar will be its large balcony, complete with outdoor fireplaces and television screens.

Murney Main’s ground floor is already open, with NBS bank operating, while its third floor is up for tenancy.

On the top floor will be the Murney Trust headquarters, where builders and sub-contractors are onto the finishing touches. It will comprise private offices, a cedar-lined conservatory and boardroom named the Cranshaw

Room in a tribute to Kate’s family. An antique table in Jamaican timber from England will be the centrepiece, and its large size will necessitate it being craned in prior to the floor’s main windows being fitted. Flooring is parquet timber floor boarding, with a brass frame, while the kitchen joinery is marble.

There is private access to the roof from this top level, which provides stunning views across Ashburton, with a Southern Alps backdrop, befitting of the highest point in Ashburton. continued over page

We’re owned by our clients and committed to our community.

Personal and Business banking has never been so easy.

Ground Floor, Murney Main Building. Corner Burnett & East Street. 03 307 6380.

Client Services - Amanda & Jacinda. Branch Manager - David Jones.

NBS is not a registered bank.

22 NOV21

2020

More work in progress as Murney Main takes off and the Bradford’s team power ahead.

From P21 The main entrance to Murney Main is from Burnett Street, leading into a beautiful foyer with an elevator and staircase.

The foyer has a light-coloured tiled floor and walls with copper trimming. Strip down-lighting leads up the staircase which has full-height copper mirrors on each stair landing.

The sub-contractor responsible for the glasswork at Mur-

ney Main is Cranfield Glass.

As well as the full-height landing mirrors, Cranfield Glass is installing exterior balustrade glass to elevate the balcony areas to meet required height standards, laminated sentry glass in the canopy area over the footpaths on East and Burnett streets, 15-millimetre safety glass for the entire staircase, and antique-looking mirrors into the Level 1 bar.

General manager Kerry O’neill said the Murney Main architects had specified some unique and high-end products that the company had never used before.

“So in a lot of ways this has been very challenging for us, having to research products and source new suppliers,” O’neill said. continued over page

Young Electrical are proud to be the chosen electricians for the Murney Main commercial development Quality electrical installations and repairs for Industrial, Dairy, Farming, Irrigation, Commercial and Domestic.

Please call us to get a quote or book in a job

23 NOV21

2020

And then came the first customer of the first Murney Main tenant, NBS. Alison Smitheram was presented with flowers by NBS manager David Jones as the first customer through the door of the bank’s new office.

GROUP

Experience Knowledge Quality

Proud to support and be the main contractor for the Exciting New Murney Main Development!

70 Bremners Road, PO Box 214, Ashburton 7740| P 03 308 9039| admin@bradfords.co.nz www.bradfords.co.nz

24 NOV21

2020

One of the finishing touches on the outside of the building was this incredible mural by New Zealand artist Flox.

From P22 He said it was fantastic to see it all coming together to make a spectacular finished product for the people of Ashburton to enjoy.

“This job has been a pleasure to work on, with all tradesmen on site taking on the challenge of meeting some very high quality workmanship in some strict timeframes,” O’neill added.

In addition to the Burnett Street entrance, there is another building entrance on East Street for Fine Lion patrons, as well as a separate ground floor entrance into NBS. There will be a brass-capped time capsule installed into a prepared cavity in the Burnett Street entrance foyer.

The capsule is to be filled with a range of items, some of which the Murney family are still deciding on.

They are likely to include newspaper articles and site work drawings of the 2020 building project, as well as family memorabilia such as Hank Murney’s work diaries, and an RX Plastics jersey.

The Murneys expect it will be some hundreds of years before the building reaches the end of its useful life and this time capsule is unearthed.

CBA Tiling

021 657 181 Josh Prangell

25 NOV21

2020

The family members conceptualised the Murney Main building as they sought headquarters for their trust, which develops and operates commercial and investment properties across New Zealand.

The trust had its origins in Ashburton where Hank and Kate co-founded RX Plastics in the 1970s, later selling the business but retaining the factories and land and building their property portfolio from there.

Initially, the trustees planned for Murney Main to have just two storeys. They then decided on a third, but demand meant they quickly extended

to a fourth. There was a serendipitous finding when they took the plans to the Ashburton District Council to apply for building consent – that the building would be Ashburton’s tallest, slightly exceeding the height of the four-storey building of Somerset House, which was then Ashburton’s tallest building, located across the road on the East and Burnett Street corner.

Construction began late last year, and there was initially a tentative opening date of May. However, the Covid-19 lockdown saw construction workers down tools, pushing out the opening until later this year.

The Ashburton branch of Busck Prestressed Concrete is a proud supplier to the Murney Main Development.

We can help with a wide range of Precast and Prestessed concrete from design to supply.

Please contact us at Ashburton@busck.co.nz or visit our web site www.busck.co.nz 7 Malcolm McDowell Rd | Phone 03 928 8013

Proud to Support the Murney Development Supporting Local Business

Contact us today for an obligation free quote

26

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, November 21, 2020

Christmas Wishes for the elderly A little smile, a word of cheer A bit of love from someone near A little gift from one held dear Best wishes for the coming year These make a Merry Christmas!

We would like to invite our older residents to send to us their wishes. It could be help with your garden, a coffee date or some fresh home baking.

Then we will ask people in the community to volunteer to make these wishes come true.

The Ashburton Guardian wants to make the festive season a little brighter for our district’s elderly by having their Christmas wishes granted by a supportive community.

Help us make someone’s Christmas extra special.

By mail: PO Box 77, Ashburton, 7740 By email: circulation@ theguardian.co.nz Or drop it in: Level 3 Somerset House, 161 Burnett Street

Send us your Christmas Wishes by Friday, December 4, 2020 Name(s)................................................................................... Contact details .................................................

Address ...............................................................................................................................................................

Wish...................................................................................................................................................................... * Terms and conditions apply

Saturday, November 21, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

YOUR PLACE 27

TEST YOURSELF

Call us!

03 307-7969

Test yourself with the Guardian’s quiz 1. How many rings are on the Olympic flag? a) 2 b) 7 c) 5

Email us! editor@ theguardian.co.nz

2. How did Spider-Man get his powers? a) He was born with them b) Bitten by a radioactive spider c) Military experiment gone awry

Write to us!

Editor, PO Box 77

3. In darts, what’s the most points you can score with a single throw? a) 20 b) 50 c) 60

GOT GREAT PHOTOS?

4. What is a pomelo? a) A old fashioned punching bag b) A breed of dog c) The largest citrus fruit 5. How many points is the letter X worth in English-language Scrabble? a) none b) 8 c) 11 6. In which Shakespeare play does the spirit Ariel appear? a) Hamlet b) The Tempest c) Julius Caesar 7. When was New Zealand actress Anna Paquin born?

A) 1972 B) 1982 C) 1992 8. What type of fruit is a Morello? a) Cherry b) Grape c) Orange

Your Place is the place to display the photos of your sports team, your pets, your school events, or just something ordinary from the present or days gone by.

4 9your photos 1 Please send to subs@theguardian.

7 6 3 co.nz with the words 9 PLACE2in the YOUR subject line and we will 9 run it in the Guardian or 6 website 3 5 7 4 our Guardianonline.co.nz 5

BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL ASHBURTON DOMAIN Often undervalued, the Ashburton Domain is looking particularly vibrant at the moment with bright colours and peaceful surrounds. This image was captured by Steve Fabish.

GOODIE GIVEAWAY

Goodie Giveaway c/o Ashburton Guardian PO Box 77 Ashburton 7740

2 7 3 9 1 5 8 4 6

4 6 5 8 3 7 9 2 1

9 3 2 4 5 1 6 8 7

6 4 7 3 8 9 1 5 2

1 5 8 6 7 2 4 9 3

3 9 1 5 4 6 2 7 8

5 2 6 7 9 8 3 1 4

7 8 4 1 2 3 5 6 9

EASY SUDOKU

Answers: 1. c) 5, 2. b) Bitten by a radioactive spider, 3. b) 60 , 4. c) The largest citrus fruit, 5. b) 8, 6. b) The Tempest, 7. b) 1982, 8. a) Cherry.

Mussel Korean style soup (Guksu-Jangguk) 500ml water or fish stock 12 New Zealand Greenshell™ mussels 6 shiitake mushrooms, sliced salt & pepper to taste 2 stalks spring onion, cut into fine ribbons 1 red chilli, diced ½ pkt soba noodles, cooked as per instructions Garnish kimchi fine strips of carrot & radish Korean chilli paste light soy sauce ■■ In a medium soup pot add the water/stock & bring to the boil. Add the mussels & allow to cook open, then remove the mussels from the pot, take the meat from the shell & set aside.

■■ Add the shiitake, spring onion & chilli, simmering for 3-4 minutes. Season to taste & add the cooked noodles.

■■ Set out 4 soup bowls, portion the mussels and noodles evenly. Ladle out the hot soup over the mussels & noodles ensuring even distribution of the vegetables. Serve with garnishes on the side.

8 1 9 2 6 4 7 3 5

Alternatively you can email goodies@theguardian.co.nz with the above details.

Entries must be received no later than 9am, the following Thursday.

ONLY ONE ENTRY PER HOUSEHOLD The winners of Peppa Pig Peppas Christmas Visit DVDs are: Ann Craig, L Wilson, Yvonne Hart

DAILY RECIPE

1 5 3

9 3 8 4

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

7 9

8

7 8

2

4 5 FRIDAY’S 9 7 1 3 8 5ANSWERS 6 7

If you would like to go into the draw to win a copy of Where’d You Go, Bernadette DVD, write your name, phone number and the DVD’s title on the back of an envelope and send to:

The Ashburton Guardian gives readers a chance to win DVDs courtesy of Universal Pictures.

Winners will be announced in this column the following week, so keep looking! If you see your name in the winner’s box, come into the Guardian and claim your prize. ID may be required. Winners have two months to claim their DVDs.

5 7

6 1 8

1 5 2 8

6

8

2 9

1 6 5 9 3 7 1

Solutions for today in Wednesday’s Your Place page.

8 3 9 4 6 5 1 2 7

28 HERITAGE

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, November 21, 2020

ASHBURTON EGG CIRCLE

Egg-cellent business The Commercial Hotel, 1912. The first meeting of the Egg Circle was held here, when P M Murray was the proprietor of the Hotel.

Sheds and chicken run, Moore Street. Date unknown, likely taken in the 1910s or 1920s.

By Connor Lysaght

A Danish system

The phenomenon of the Ashburton Egg Circle was brought to my attention recently – it is one of those funny sounding things that once you hear it you just can’t let it go until you figure it out.

Googling the term only comes up with kitchen gadgets for frying eggs – so what was this all about?

It all started at a small meeting of eight men at the office of Mr V P Boot, where they discussed arrangements for a lecture on modern “poultry culture” and “egg circle” methods.

The idea was to form a cooperative group of local poultry keepers – an egg circle – to get a foot in the door in the poultry industry to sell off Ashburton eggs.

A free lecture was held on the 26th of March 1914 at the A&P Association’s rooms in the Arcade, for anyone interested in poultry and egg production, delivered by Mr J B Merrett of Christchurch.

The following month, the Ashburton Egg Circle was born at a meeting in the Commercial Hotel, on the 14th of April.

A useful article published by the Nelson Evening Mail in December 1909 lays out the system in simple terms.

The egg circle system originated from Denmark, and was reportedly quite popular in South Australia.

The South Australian Government drafted some regulations for the egg circle system, which set them up in a similar manner to clubs and societies, wherein members would bring their eggs to the secretary to be passed on for sale.

The first egg circle in New Zealand was formed in Wairarapa in 1910.

Eggs-a-plenty The first meeting laid out the circle’s MO – to market all eggs produced by its members and to “advance the culture of utility poultry.”

They were ten members strong to begin with, and by the end of May they had made a name for themselves.

The Guardian reported on the 26th of May that the Circle had “already more than justified its existence,” having the

China egg from the Ashburton Museum collection, which was used in the nest as encouragement for hens to lay. Received by the Museum in 1979.

week prior sent 60 dozen eggs on to Dunedin where they were judged by a produce expert to be “the best he had ever handled.”

By the end of July, they had 24 members and were sending away roughly 200 dozen eggs a week mainly to Dunedin, where production was struggling due to cold weather.

As quickly as they came It is no surprise that the Great War had an impact on the poultry and egg industry, and like all other productive sectors, they did their part to help.

In August the Ashburton Egg Circle partnered with the Canterbury Egg Circle to send eggs to the N.Z.E.F. as they departed for war – the Ashburton circle pledged between 80 and 100 dozen eggs.

Subsequently for reasons unstated, the market took a hit and the circle had to temporarily suspend operations for the next month.

The following year, it appears that the Ashburton Egg Circle fell on hard times and they decided to disband.

It is hard to say what caused this – all

we have is a report from the Guardian in June 1915 which reads as follows: “Since the Ashburton Egg Circle disbanded some months ago, no attempt has been made by the members to revive it.

Some of those originally connected with the scheme, living in the north end of the town, have joined together and are finding it profitable to proceed with the marketing of their eggs on their own account.”

Perhaps some internal disagreement fractured the group, or a part of the circle splintered off to try and make more profit for themselves – either way we are left with a puzzling story with few details.

The Ashburton Egg Circle dissolved as quickly as it came into fruition, at a time when experts in the poultry industry were calling for togetherness and cooperation in order to achieve profit and growth.

The movement continued elsewhere in Canterbury and across the country, and was credited as having been a first step towards cohesion among poultry keepers and in the industry.

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, November 21, 2020

Allenton’s batting logjam WEEKEND SPORT

29

Looking to the future

P30

P31

Trending upwards GOLF

There has been a moderate increase in golf participation and membership in Mid Canterbury since Covid.

PHOTO ADAM BURNS

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

A nationwide spike in golf memberships post-Covid has been felt in the Mid Canterbury district by local club administrators.

The sport has presented a haven for residents and visitors as the residual effects of Covid-19 continue to be recognised with regional outfits profiting from an absence of overseas travel.

Ashburton Golf Club board chair Chris Robertson said there had been solid playing, with dozens of new members confirmed since the Covid period.

“Our actual Saturday numbers are up,” he said.

“People aren’t travelling overseas and they’re engaged with golf a lot more. They’re not going away on golf trips.

“A lot of people regularly and routinely go to Australia or further abroad.”

The club confirmed a membership increase of about 35-40 since Covid lockdown, with many in the 20-40 age brackets.

“Once we got out of lockdown our club days were huge,” club secretary Dee Murdoch said.

It was a similar case further inland at the Methven Golf Club.

Club president Peter Wood said

there had been a membership increase of about 4 per cent compared to the same time last year.

“We put it down to people having more time,” he said.

“We’ve maintained our subs as really good value for the year, which may have contributed to some extra members that we’ve secured this year.”

Tinwald Golf Club president Cameron Miller said there had been about 20 new members since 2019.

“There’s been good interest in playing golf, and good numbers out on the course,” he said.

“Obviously people aren’t going on holiday overseas, and they’re

spending a bit more time out and about locally.”

Mayfield have observed an upturn, but more around non-competitive playing stocks.

“Not perhaps around full members who will play in our competitions but people who want to play casual golf,” club secretary Jan Clucas said.

“We’ve basically ticked along.”

About eight to 10 new members had signed up for the club since Covid, Clucas said.

“Part of it was because we were open to members only for quite a while. Perhaps their partner might’ve played being a member but they weren’t which meant

they couldn’t come and play so they joined.”

The membership-only restrictions were lifted once New Zealand went to Alert Level 1.

New Zealand Golf released figures back in July which indicated an increase in golf club memberships across the country following the Covid-19 lockdown.

The governing body confirmed a 4.1 per cent rise in club memberships up to June 30 compared to a 2.45 per cent rise recorded at the end of last year.

An increase of 11.1 per cent in rounds played over a 12 month period was also noted at the end of June.

30 SPORT

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, November 21, 2020

CRICKET

CRICKET

Allenton battling logjam 50-over

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

The demands to perform remain in place for Allenton, despite their healthy standing.

The Mid Cantabrians are the best of a five-team gridlock atop the Canterbury Country Combined competition, with a superior run rate putting the side in the box seat.

However they will fall off their perch if they do not account for Ohoka at the Ashburton Domain today.

A top-of-the-table clash, between Peninsula and Sefton, ensures that a team moving to 22 competition points is a certainty at the end of the weekend’s play.

The Allenton contingent will want to keep the foot on the throat of their rivals as they seek a fourth competition win.

The combined competition returns to the park today after a break for show weekend.

After being skittled for 59 in their opening competition clash last month, there has been a gradual upturn in their batting durability.

They set Weedons a target of 300 in their round three match-up a month back, and they chased down 182 against Greendale in relatively comfortable fashion, courtesy of a unbeaten ton by Satveer Singh.

However it has been Allenton’s bowling, which has been the most lethal aspect of their game over their first four games, restricting teams to a touch over 105 per game.

Manpreet Hakkla has been the pick of their attack with 11 wickets at a painstaking average of just over 7.

Not far behind has been Harmandeep Sandhu despite playing one less game with nine wickets from three starts.

Sandhu was the chief destroyer during Allenton’s monstrous performance against Weedons, where took 6-16.

It speaks to the all-round strength of the current squad with contributions coming from all ends of the playing group.

They will be hoping this intent does not waver heading into today’s clash, with both a fourth win Allenton’s Satveer Singh is coming off a century in the team’s previous outing. and a grip on the competition up for grabs.

PHOTO ADAM BURNS 111120-AB-2898

rep game called off

POWERING

Opportunities for Hawke Cup dress rehearsals are fading for Mid Canterbury after their scheduled game with North Otago this weekend was abandoned.

The senior representative side was set to face North Otago in a 50-over game in Ashburton tomorrow, ahead of their opening Hawke Cup clash next weekend.

However Mid Canterbury Cricket confirmed the southerners had pulled out of the encounter.

Efforts were ongoing to have an alternative fixture arranged for this weekend.

Last week, North Otago fell to an 11-run defeat to South Canterbury in a Hawke Cup warm-up game.

Mid Canterbury have just had the one game in the lead-up, with the team beating South Canterbury in their Ron Biggar Memorial clash in Timaru three weeks ago.

Its scheduled 60-over showdown with Canterbury Country a week later in Ashburton was also rained out.

The Mid Cantabrians’ Hawke Cup campaign gets under way next Saturday when they face Southland at Invercargill’s Queens Park.

Residential

Stags desperate to regain lost form Rural

An improved performance with the bat is required from the Technical Stags today.

A revival of fortunes with the willow remains the biggest hurdle for the Technical Stags heading into a round seven clash with Temuka.

Their struggles at the crease against the unshakable bowling attacks of South Canterbury’s front-running teams again surfaced last weekend.

A turnaround on this front is vital for the Stags as they travel south today.

It is the second meeting between the two clubs, after Temuka clinched a five-wicket win back in round two.

On that day the Stags got off to a firm start batting first with an opening stand of 68.

However, the middle order stumbled and ultimately missed an opportunity to kick on, as the Stags were restricted to under 200.

Whether it was scoreboard pressure or Celtic’s persistent bowling

Irrigation

Commercial

PHOTO ADAM BURNS 141120-AB-3839

PHONE 03 307 7500 service@plainspower.co.nz www.plainspower.co.nz

+ Mid Canterbury’s Local Electricity Company +

and fielding performance, the Stags experienced a cluster of setbacks in the middle again as they wilted from 41/2 to 68/7.

Stringing some partnerships together will unmistakably be one of the key objectives, regardless of who gets first crack at the Temuka Oval today.

On the plus side, the team’s bowling and purpose in the field continues to be a robust force.

Apart from competition leaders Pleasant Point, no batting lineup has got away on the Stags thus far.

And the team continues to be a hardnosed unit out in the park.

Matt Pawsey provided one of the highlights of the day against Celtic last week, when he hauled in a spectacular one-handed catch in the covers.

Their opponents today sit in third spot and banked the points by default against Timaru last week.

Saturday, November 21, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

SPORT 31

Bigger fish yet to fry CROQUET

Logan McCorkindale has been playing at Ashburton’s Waireka Croquet Club since he was a youngster and is no stranger to the silverware.

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

Although he remains one of his sport’s brightest talents, there are bigger targets in mind for Waireka croquet ace Logan McCorkindale.

The 20-year-old has extended his rich vein of form in recent weeks after exploding on the croquet scene over the past few years.

He is again steeled for battle ahead some of the bigger dates on the croquet calendar in 2021, and even beyond.

In the meantime, McCorkindale has been building nicely on the greens in recent weeks.

He clinched a third straight Croquet NZ South Island Golf Croquet Championship in Timaru a fortnight ago.

Although he admitted the field was not as strong as it had been in previous editions, he was delighted to again walk away with the silverware.

“Winning it three times in a row, it was exciting,” he said.

“The last few tournaments

have been cancelled at the end of last season because of Covid so it was great to get a chance to go out there and play well.”

Despite Covid upsetting the croquet schedule to a degree, it had been another year of headway for McCorkindale.

Last weekend he clinched the senior spoils in the the annual Canstaff Blind and Low Vision Tournament to add to his regional three-peat.

He was also in the running for the Outstanding Senior Sportsperson gong at the Mid Canterbury Sports Awards earlier this year.

It follows a red-letter 12 months in 2019, where he became a national champion after he clinched the New Zealand Golf Croquet Championships in Auckland.

He then exceeded expectations on the world stage, with a top 30 finish at the open AC World Championships despite being only a wildcard entry.

They were startling accomplishments for the ex-Ashburton College pupil considering he had only been playing competitively

for two years at the time.

“I played club stuff and a few regional tournaments, but I didn’t really take it seriously,” he said.

“Over the last two seasons I’ve gone out and played in every major tournament I could enter into.

“Winning nationals was quite a big deal for me.”

McCorkindale is targeting back-to-back success when he defends his national crown at the CNZ National Golf Croquet Tournament in the Hawkes Bay beginning January 3.

He is also set to compete at the New Zealand Open Championships for association croquet later that month.

Beyond this season, he has also earmarked performing well on home soil when both the Under 21 GC World Championships and the GC World Championships are staged in New Zealand in 2021/22.

“The Under-21s is the last one I can go to.

“I’ve been to two of them and I haven’t performed well, which has been quite frustrating, but I’m hoping that this is my opportunity to go well.”

He has subsequently pinpointed his showing at last year’s Under-21 event in the UK as a turning point for more recent milestones.

“It wasn’t a great tournament and I really learned from that,” he said.

“Learning to focus on my own performance, and slowing down and not worrying about winning or who I’m playing against.

“Just taking a breath.”

A change in mindset that would lead him to national success a few months later.

He believes he now has made the necessary mental adjustments in the big moments which bode well for him moving forward.

Although he had shown a proficiency in both croquet formats, he veered towards association croquet, due to the greater challenge of the advanced form.

“I personally prefer association because I find golf croquet a little too easy,” he said.

“Golf croquet at the top level is a great game, but as you go down the levels it gets a bit more boring.

Due to the structure of association croquet, he said it did not matter whether you were playing a club player or one of the world’s elite – the demands remained the same.

While he has taken the initiative and taken his croquet game to the heights of international level over the past few years, he is still right in the thick of it at club level.

As one of the younger members of the Waireka contingent, he said age held little bearing within the sport.

“There’s no difference in playing an old person or a young person in terms of opposition,” he said.

“As a sport I think it should be seen as a positive.

“I’ve been playing since I was nine years old at the Waireka club, and I quite enjoy being around the older people, especially for someone like me being a younger person, being around people who have so much experience in the game and in life in general.

“It’s a great opportunity for me to learn from them.”

32 SPORT

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, November 21, 2020

OPINION

Shortage of superstars

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

P

op quiz: Who are our current superstar All Blacks?

We have to have a couple, we simply always have. That’s why we’re top of the world rugby tree.

Oh, wait. We’re slipping.

Rapidly.

Where is the present-day Sean Fitzpatrick?

Dane Coles is trying, but at the moment his best party trick is endeavouring – terribly clumsily – to provoke the opposition into doing something silly. With the ref, all his assistants, and 150 cameras all focused on the action, you have to be really good at that stuff; as good as Fitzy in fact.

Where is Ian Kirkpatrick’s alter-ego?

Well it’s not Shannon Frizell, who everyone knew had immense potential, and finally made it to the top tier, but suddenly he’s gone on holiday somewhere. Whoever the other choices at six are, they also have the likes of Jerome Kaino and Alan Whetton a fair distance above them on the big ladder.

What about the new Jonah Lomu?

There’s an issue with the current lot of wings; they either just don’t last long, or they’re replaced by surplus fullbacks. Caleb Clarke, I hear you say. Maybe, yes maybe. But he’s only been there two minutes – surely looking the goods, but will the opposition work him out after 12 months’ action, as has happened with many others? Watch this space on Eroni Clarke’s little boy.

Christian Cullen.

Ah, hardly even fair to throw him in the mix. Even after John Mitchell did his best to destroy him by shifting one of the best fullbacks ever into centre, then dropping him altogether in one of the worst coaching calls, ever.

Is Beauden Barrett actually the fullback even? Hard to tell.

And what about that midfield.

Where is our feared NonuSmith-type combo?

Frank Bunce and Walter Little went together like beer and barbecues, their differing skills complementing each other brilliantly in the black jersey for many years.

Does anyone actually know what our current midfield combo is?

There’s about a hundred No. 7s to choose from, for comparison purposes. Michael Jones.

Zinzan Brooke. Waka Nathan.

Richie McCaw. Graham Mourie.

Josh Kronfeld even.

Skipper Sam Cane has a massive amount of history to overcome, to

make it into the hallowed halls.

He may be nearly the best forward in the black pack, but that’s hardly a great recommendation at the moment.

And lashing out at the fans?

Not exactly conduct becoming an All Blacks captain, and he may be remembered for that, like Aaron Smith will firstly be recalled for extra-curricular airport activities.

The Christchurch factory is supposed to be turning out more Dan Carters, Andrew Mehrtens etc – Richie Mo’unga may be heading in the right direction, but has a fair way to travel yet.

Getting into superheated, rarified air, is there any budding Colin Meads’ anywhere?

Actually, Sam Whitelock often does a very fair impression of the great one; incredible work rate across the park, and always turns up on game day.

Always. Regardless if he has few mates in the trenches.

Brodie Retallick is in everyone’s conversation – but he’s simply not there.

Doesn’t matter if it’s injury, sabbatical, whatever – you can’t score points if you’re not on the paddock.

Something all the contemporary candidates have in common: they have all, every single one of them, played far, far better than we have seen this year.

You just don’t get to wear the black jersey unless you’re very, very good at the game. Does that signal some other common denominator? Er, yes, the man in the coaching box.

It was in the late 60s the first Fosbury Flop made an appearance; is the Fozzy Flop our sporting contribution to 2020?

I suppose it would be a fitting way to mark one very weird year.

The Argentinians had the requisite two superstars on Saturday night. Skipper Pablo Matera led from the front; a la Toddy with the Crusaders a few years back. Did you see his eyes?

Reminiscent of the Raiders’ Laurie Daley when he had his game face on.

Nicolas Sanchez ran the game from 10 – oh, and scored all their points.

Social media was awash with folks who thought it was good that the ABs have lost their lustre; makes it better for everyone, they said.

Personally, I rather enjoy the sight of a rampant, raging All Black pack charging upfield, dishing up good ball for the sharp boys at the back to show off their best dance moves. I have no problem with them repeating the process all season long, at all.

This lot don’t look like that, at all.

TENNIS

Ashburton looking for three straight

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

The lure of three straight wins should keep the Country Ashburton contingent eager heading into today.

The Mid Canterbury premier side faces off with Te Kura Hagley at the Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre today and the group should be confident as they sit in second spot after three rounds.

Their opponents sit in third spot, 11 points back in the premier standings.

The home team of Jack Tiller, Cameron McCracken, Sam Bubb and Ben Smith shouid go in as slight favourites, based on the current form book. While both sides are two from three, Ashburton have won nine individual matches in singles and doubles compared to TKH’s seven.

Mid Canterbury interclub action also returns to the court today after a break for show weekend. Team Wilson, led by Pete Leonard, Jason Feutz and co have opened up an 11-point lead at the top heading into fourth round formalities. The side face third placed Team Wilson, who are are in a three-team cluster fray behind the club leaders with only a point separating second from fourth.

It should make the other open grade duel between teams Babolat and Yonex a fairly combative and competitive one on centre court.

CROQUET

Methven heading back in time

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

The Methven Croquet Club turns 100 this year and to mark the occasion club president Jo Gerard said the club is holding a centennial celebration weekend next month.

Celebrations get under way on Saturday in the afternoon with a fun day croquet match against Ashburton and the South Canterbury clubs.

Gerard said they will be playing the games dressed in period costumes, and the public are welcome to come along and check out their activities.

“It will be fun playing in long skirts and knickerbockers, not sure how we will see the ball clearly though.”

Sunday will see club members past and present enjoy a catered luncheon at the clubrooms, followed by speeches, readings and photos.

Gerard, as president, has been charged with going back through the archives of old minutes to dig out treasures hidden, a job she has found very enjoyable.

“The minute books dating back to the very start all have the same two things in common; lawn mowing and fundraising, so not much has changed,” she said.

Croquet hasn’t always been the genteel and well-behaved game it is now. Gerard said she discovered that in 1878 Boston USA banned the game for a while, as they deemed it immoral and far too unladylike for any self-respecting Christian female to take part in.

Those in power also felt the drinking, uncontrolled whacking at the wickets, cheating and betting on the games were all behaviours they simply could not allow to continue.

The ban didn’t last long, and soon croquet scored somewhat of a moral victory when it came back stronger than ever.

The Methven Croquet club never suffered such ill repute amongst their set, quite the opposite in fact.

Gerard found a request in an early minute book stipulating that members needed to bring a cup and saucer for afternoon tea to celebrate the end of the season, and it must have a gold rim, noted the secretary.

Gerard is also gathering up as many old photos as she can.

“We will have a display in the clubrooms with photo albums and other memorabilia.”

With all the organising done, Gerard said all they need now is for the weather to provide a perfect, sunny, wind-free weekend.

Long-time Methven Croquet Club member Anne Ridge had the honour of hitting the first ball in their 100th season in September this year.

Saturday, November 21, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

SPORT 33

NETBALL

Injury prevention

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

Mid Canterbury netball bosses say a multi-million dollar cash injection into an injury prevention programme should provide more hands-on support for players in the regions.

A funding increase to the ACC-led NetballSmart programme was announced earlier this week, with $3.6 million set aside for the next three years.

Netball-related injury claims had reduced by more than 4500 over the last three years, which ACC has credited to the success of NetballSmart.

Netball remains the biggest contributor to female sport-related injuries in the country, with an excess of 25,000 ACC claims, which cost tax-payers about $30 million in 2019.

A development officer from Netball Mainland has conducted visits to the district on an intermittent basis during this period, which had been dependent on the organisation’s needs.

Mid Canterbury Netball (MCN) president Karla Newlands said a cash boost would support regional coordinators in providing a more robust program to local players.

“More money will allow her (NetballSmart co-ordinator) to be more present,” she said.

“If she’s more present then people are more likely to take on the NetballSmart programme.

“Just getting a piece of paper doesn’t help but when she’s here, she’s trained in it, she knows it all and it will just allow her to continue.”

Although MCN did not track injury numbers in the local competitions, most teams across all playing levels

were engaged in NetballSmart.

Newlands said that based on nationwide injury figures, she did not imagine it to be any different in Mid Canterbury.

“I’d say they are better prepared,” Newlands said.

She suggested that any local figures would be skewed as a move indoors had already led to fewer injuries on the court.

“Before we just used to do static stretches, but now it’s all dynamic stretches – jumping, leaving, stopping, turning.

“It’s very netball-specific.”

Non-competitive levels of netball had seen players struck down with ACC reporting about half of the social netball players who suffered an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury did not return.

“We do have a few ACL injuries in our social leagues, probably our Summer League more,” Newlands said.

“Probably because they’re not doing the same warm-ups.”

A 10-year study has also highlighted an increase in the number of teenaged players suffering ACL injury setbacks.

ACC statistics showed between 2008 and 2017, there was an increase of 120 per cent in the number of girls aged between 15-19 that had ACL reconstruction surgery.

“I always wondered that, why they get them now and why we never got them,” Newlands said.

“They’re just training harder and faster, and that’s why some of those young ones are getting those injuries.”

The fact that the NetballSmart programme was not limited to the high performance space and accommodated all the way down to the grassroots was another positive aspect, Newlands said.

Netball continues to be the biggest contributor to female sport related injuries in New Zealand.

OPINION

End of a quite remarkable era

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

N

ews from the All Stars Racing Stables of an imminent closure of their business reverberated through Australasia this week – but should we really have been surprised by it all?

There’s a saying about everything having a shelf-life, and if you’d looked closely at one of the most successful racing operations in this part of the world for the past decade, you could see that things were starting to get a little dusty.

The wear and tear on the faces of Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen was quite clearly evident, and subtle comments in various conversations suggested that a winding down of some description was in the pipeline.

I think the finality of it all though, has been what has shocked people the most.

The dynamic duo work hard, no harder than most others in the industry – but few carry the pressures of big-spending

Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen announced this week that they will close down their All Stars Racing operation at the end of the year. owners and the expectation of punters as much as they have.

Their own success has seen them criticised, judged and often persecuted by some corners, and at the end of the day, when

you’re just doing something you love and doing it well – that must be tough to endure.

So, there’s no shame in them taking themselves away for a little bit.

Everything needs a bit of a clean and a freshen up every now and then, and pretty soon they’ll have the opportunity to climb back onto that shelf and start things again.

If they want to, of course.

Do I think they’ll be lost to the game forever?

Absolutely not.

Purdon is a natural born horseman and his passion and enthusiasm for the equine animal is immense, and it will be that love which draws him back.

Rasmussen is a little different though.

Her lure will be her downright determination and fiercely competitive spirit.

It’s what makes her so good when she sits in the sulky, but it will also eventually – perhaps a little later than Purdon – bring her back into the game in one way or another.

To say that the news from Rolleston on Monday was met with mixed reviews would be a bit of an understatement.

Shock was definitely evident, but as with any case of something, or someone, successful,

there were plenty ready and willing to start singing from the rooftops.

While revered in many corners, the All Stars haven’t been without their detractors either, and little pockets of the game will be happy to see them gone for a while.

This kind of mindset is frustrating, and jealousy and bitterness really doesn’t get anyone anywhere.

Sure, they’ve won a lot of races – especially our biggest events – but they’ve also adapted their training methods and styles to lift their game considerably over recent years, with a willingness to try new training methods and theories to gain that extra advantage when it comes to the big moments.

And simply no-one has done it better.

But the sight of the blue colours with the silver stars will disappear from a while, and just when they make a reappearance is, at this point in time, anyone’s guess.

It will certainly seem different without them though.

34 SPORT

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, November 21, 2020

FAMILY FEUD

Brothers in arms on the track

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

Rakaia-based harness racing drivers Leo and Gerard O’Reilly will push their competitive sibling spirit to one side today, when they combine forces to compete in the Family Feud drivers’ challenge at Oamaru.

The duo, who have collectively driven over 1000 winners between them will take on five other sets of siblings and one father-and-son combination in the annual competition on the grass track in North Otago.

Competing in four races during the day’s meeting, the drivers will strive for both individual success as well as combined success for the family team, with points determined by finishing order in each of the races.

Due to horse numbers however, the O’Reilly brothers will only have three drives each in the competition, with one missing in each of the last two heats – but that shouldn’t stop them being a force to be reckoned with.

Gerard holds a strong chance in the first heat of the competition with the consistent Syzbka Lane, while Leo will drive Playboy Prince.

Heat two should see the pair right in the action, with Leo picking up a the drive on the incredibly talented Miss Crazed for lo-

Mid Canterbury drivers Gerard (left) and Leo O’Reilly will be practising their teamwork at Oamaru today. cal trainer Phil Williamson, and Gerard on board grass-track toff Grand Princess for fellow-Mid Cantab, John Morrison.

In the third heat Gerard will pick up points for sitting on the sideline while Leo combines with Refine, who was an excellent winner at last weekend’s Mt Hutt trials, and then in the final heat, Leo sits it out with Gerard on board Iknow for another local trainer in John Hay. The brothers will compete against local legends Matthew and Nathan Williamson, sisters Sheree and Kerryn Tomlinson, Benjamin and Zachary Butcher,

Jay and Sailesh Abernethy and the father-and-son duo of Peter and Dylan Ferguson.

Meanwhile, next week more Mid Canterbury faces will compete in a different driving series – this time in a battle of the sexes.

Ricky May, John Morrison and Sarah O’Reilly will be at the Invercargill meeting next Wednesday to drive the Battle of the Sexes Challenge, which will see six of New Zealand’s best female drivers taking on six of their male counterparts.

The competition – which was originally the Inter Provincial Driving Championship – has

M8

Oamaru harness

M7

Motukarara harness

13 57806 Shes So Right Kerryn Tomlinson R D Close 14 5x60 Summars 15 00x77 Make My Sundon S J Ottley 16 4578x Aveross Majesty J J A Young 17 Bourbon On The Rocks J P Versteeg 18 05x5 Danangus Fella 19 070x8 Mentalist L F O’Reilly R3 PICK & SHOVEL MBL PACE $8000 2000m 13:30 1 6000x Lucy P Sheree Tomlinson M J Williamson 2 66776 Bombolla R D Close 3 6000x Not Over 4 84068 Silent Shadow L F O’Reilly 5 0 Joan Jett B N Orange 6 645x0 Friendly Eyre Ben Hope Mark Hurrell 7 Trinity Star 8 Hurchana 9 54096 Aveross Spitfire J J A Young N P Williamson 10 0x0x0 K Mach R T Mcilwrick 11 8533 Santeria 12 979x0 Maldito G D O’Reilly 13 68809 Dalness First R T May 14 x067x Stella’s Delight L D McCormick R4 WILLIAMSON RACING STABLES HANDICAP TROT $10,000 2000m 14:01 1 6x116 Steve B N Orange

R D Close 2 28720 Count Eyre Craig D Thornley 3 7057 Clyde 4 14399 Superfast Lad G D O’Reilly 5 96808 Playboy’s Brother J H Abernethy 6 59297 Medusa K G Cameron 7 6332 Time In A Bottle John Morrison 8 0x009 Valmagne 9 050x0 Ideal Invasion Sarah O’Reilly 10 70413 Whatwillbeewillbee N P Williamson 11 x6496 Rebel Kibbybones J C Hay 12 x0700 Boyz Invasion M G Heenan 13 06x84 Valley Star S J Ottley R5 FAT SALLY’S PUB & RESTAURANT DRIVERS SERIES MOBILE PACE $9,000 2000m 14:35 1 5283 Paul’s Verdict J H Abernethy N P Williamson 2 65309 Pete’s Dash P C Ferguson 3 9725 Alexy 4 76000 Playboy Prince L F O’Reilly 5 5605x Get It On Kerryn Tomlinson 6 0x710 Betstars Blue Jean Z E Butcher M J Williamson 7 900 My Nikayla 8 x7365 Szybka Lane G D O’Reilly B D Butcher 9 29x00 Little Rain 10 55900 Highland Reign D P Ferguson R6 FAT SALLY’S PUB & RESTAURANT DRIVERS

SERIES TROT $9,000 2000m 15:03 1 387 Pat The Monkey S W Abernethy 2 68772 Tequila Sunset Z E Butcher 3 77218 Grand Princess G D O’Reilly M J Williamson 4 98031 Harry H 5 20821 Franco Josiah Sheree Tomlinson 6 0x769 Jaccka Jeorge B D Butcher 7 64x51 Fast Whispering D P Ferguson 8 0980x Milliondollarmonkey P C Ferguson 9 21x00 Miss Crazed L F O’Reilly 10 07x48 Deborahs Gem Kerryn Tomlinson 11 6x00x Gorilla Playboy J H Abernethy 12 90050 Majestic Rose N P Williamson R7 FAT SALLY’S MOBILE PACE $9,000 2000m 15:37 1 50159 Spicy Girl Becqui P C Ferguson B D Butcher 2 37903 Touche L F O’Reilly 3 31048 Refine 4 52464 Hells Shadow D P Ferguson 5 9224 B K Swy J H Abernethy 6 53580 Duastar Kerryn Tomlinson 7 79x13 Markham Eyre N P Williamson 8 960x2 Superstar Legend S W Abernethy 9 4877x Kiss The Girls Sheree Tomlinson 10 5569x Wee Ring The Changes Z E Butcher 11 6088 Hurricane Banner M J Williamson

G D O’Reilly 12 10061 Four Starzzz Shiraz FAT SALLY’S PUB & RESTAURANT DRIVERS SERIES MOBILE PACE $9,000 2000m 16:12 1 19607 Essence Of Easton Sheree Tomlinson M J Williamson 2 67233 Standout 3 30x89 Johnny Eyre Kerryn Tomlinson 4 67251 Ultimate Sassenach S W Abernethy 5 14120 Square Dealer N P Williamson G D O’Reilly 6 8x300 Iknow D P Ferguson 7 0x413 She’s Tough Z E Butcher 8 66460 Sagwitch 9 x6009 Georgie Zukov J H Abernethy P C Ferguson 10 00x43 Chiller Bay B D Butcher 11 1x6x4 Celebrating R9 DAVE OVENS BUILDER PACE $9000 2000m 16:42 1 10490 Champagneandwine John Morrison K G Cameron 2 98597 Pine Cone 3 99x06 Caesar’s Quest Craig D Thornley 4 80x97 Tin Roof Blues L F O’Reilly 5 x0260 Boom R T May 6 407 Dalness Arizona B N Orange G D Smith 7 0x01 Helluva Lionel Dobbs 8 x0589 Pocket Call 9 15007 Sister’s Delight S J Ottley 10 54190 Kingsdown Atom G D O’Reilly

Tomorrow at Motukarara Raceway

Sheezagoldengirl Sam Thornley R1 THANKS VIC BRYANT MOTUKARARA GROUNDS- 15 x69x0 John Morrison 16 734 Rosies Terror PERSON TROT $7500 2170m 12:30 1 9020x Muchacha Bonita R D Close R3 TOUCHDOWN CAR RENTALS PACE $8000 2170m Craig D Thornley 2 3 Illegal Alien 13:20

16 Ashes Of Desire R7 COUNTRY FEASTS PACE $8000 2170m 15:00 x7363 Voodoo Priestess John Morrison R5 CRAYTHORNES HOTEL HALSWELL TROT $8000 1

A L Lethaby 2 60064 Classy Kid 2170m 14:10

1 4537 Foreigner

G W Hunt

P J Davis 2 17079 My Eyre 3 96 Dd’s Super Stuart J D Markham M J Williamson 4 4069 Gotta Ticket 93479 5 8352 Mikemaro

B N Orange 0x325 6 17009 Sungait’s Legacy L D Mccormick x0853 G D O’Reilly 7 70x38 Sally Lindenny x80x9 8 79124 Rachmaninov T J Grant 7547 Yea You 9 26x10 557x2 10 5x960 Sunny Bill

R D Close 4 J R Dunn 11 9268 Take After Me 12 1008 The Artful Dodger C J Defilippi 13 4407q One Over Dover 5x000 14 543 Majestic Sunset J F Curtin 0 15 41x40 Appearance J W Smith 65437

J B Geddes 16 35650 Sods Law 39598 Rites Of Zhou K M Cox R4 HOUGHTON RACING STABLES MOBILE PACE $8000 17 0x007 L F O’Reilly 18 89000 Play Dough R2 RENAISSANCE BREWING MOBILE PACE $8000 2000m 13:45 2000m 12:55 1 88008 Franco Hatton Mark Hurrell R6 COMMODORE HOTEL MOBILE PACE $8000 2000m 1 0x95 Tiger Lou

J C E Thomas 2 00x96 Shadow Aveross Anj Mugford 14:35 2 00x96 Shadow Aveross Anj Mugford 3 8 Rockin Va Va C J Defilippi 1 6995 Uno Mia

Kerryn Tomlinson 3 58x76 Major Wilson S J Ottley 4 5 Times Are A Changin M J Williamson 2 0x707 Comfortably Numb 4 2304 Cristiano Buccini Ben Hope 5 48 Serious Moonlite B N Orange 3 80000 Lydia 5 40563 Kerala Star J F Curtin J R Dunn 6 44 Huego Bos Scott Iremonger 4 61930 Conquer Me K M Cox 6 2702 I Miss Mum

N Purdon 7 6 Dixie Flyer 5 4820 Bromac Hype Ben Hope 7 330x9 Midnight In Memphis J W Cox 8 No Time Like Now G T Court John Morrison 6 27391 Annie Richter 8 88008 Franco Hatton Mark Hurrell 9 Dashtothebeach J J A Young Sheree Tomlinson 7 9403x Mad Lu Li T S Chmiel 9 602 Kowhai Magic 10 94 Sportscam J W Cox 8 31585 Better Fly

Craig Smith 10 8309x Beeps

L F O’Reilly 11 7 Hope For Love Kerryn Tomlinson Sarah O’Reilly 9 9x770 Lilac Star R D Close 11 80067 Hey Tonight 12 625 Bad Hombre R T May 10 6018 Invisible Girl Mark Hurrell 12 5x650 Vesnina

J R Dunn 13 9 Ace The Dream John Morrison 11 32241 Deja Blue C T Jones

M J Williamson 13 60x2 Bolzano G D Smith 14 0 Carrera Dance 12 61940 Already Gone Olivia Thornley 14 75308 President Pat Neil Burton 15 33 Unfazed

Sheree Tomlinson 13 x8005 Be Mine Tonight Korbyn Newman 82x90 467x5

John Morrison, Sarah O’Reilly and Ricky May will contest the Battle of the Sexes Challenge at Invercargill on Wednesday.

Today at Oamaru Raceway

R1 THE WARWICK MACDONALD MEMORIAL PACE $8,000 2000m 12:20 1 9 Vintage Gold J P Versteeg 2 2033x Missmollygoodgolly L D McCormick 3 99790 Belmont Betty Craig D Thornley 4 0x4 Falcon’s Monarch B N Orange 5 8x042 Iron Woman Kerryn Tomlinson 6 00x00 Living Delight Sheree Tomlinson 7 34285 Tyke G D O’Reilly 8 60586 Jeremy Wells G D Smith 9 83898 Art Collector John Morrison M J Williamson 10 9x864 Starkers R2 MORRISONS SADDLERY TROT $8000 2000m 12:55 1 8x404 Dudes Star R T May Craig D Thornley 2 60 Pearlspur J B Patterson 3 x8203 Line A Love 4 24470 Random Jude John Morrison 5 65502 Prince Ranier G D Smith G D O’Reilly 6 69598 Pastrana 7 45230 Sacred Mountain B N Orange 8 0500x Majestic Jag G C Telfer 9 6x000 Shandon Bells M J Williamson 10 36886 This Time Gamble 11 45090 Dem Bones Dem Bones K A Butt 12 706x0 Mono Gamble

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

been altered to reflect the growing impact and success that women are having in the driving ranks.

The 12 drivers will compete in four races across the programme, shooting for collective glory for their sex as well as individual boasting rights with points allocated for top five finishes in each heat.

O’Reilly will be joined by Sheree Tomlinson, her sister Kerryn, Sam Ottley, Kirstin Barclay and Ellie Barron, while May and Morrison will team up with Blair Orange, Nathan Williamson, Brent Barclay and Mark Hurrell.

Greenbank Betty

Grant Archer Go Marg Aldebaran Floss C J Defilippi Hang On Suzie R T May Royal Del Bella Button S D Lethaby H S Clarke Tuscan Sun Break Free K V Hadfield M P Edmonds Emma Louise Silverlinings Ben Hope P J Wakelin Ready I Am Superfast Gorsey Craig D Thornley Monaro Mako Merv Bryers Kenny Keko Eilish Hall

J F Curtin

R G Anderson Ilsas Son

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

807x0 897 0057x 339x0 24273 6628 x0094 78333 80x9 7 9002x 790x0 4 0 0370x

Vincent Van Gone G D O’Reilly R G Anderson Doctor Steve Webs Reactor Neil Burton Drink The Wind G D Smith Buckingham R D Holmes Captain Confetti S J Ottley Craig D Thornley Emma’s Boy Mongolian Marshal B N Orange R M Cameron Port Elizabeth Full Of Desire B J Borcoskie J W Cox It’s A Laugh Nadira Franco H S Clarke Teds Legacy M P Edmonds Lay On Macduff Scott Iremonger Evidently

L F O’Reilly

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

6196 38804 46x80 4x020 113x9 57330 14455 1580 436 x9x08 0045x 66519 20447 x0074 x0208 66x59

Arizonawildcat J R Dunn

K A Butt The Kaik Blue Chip Delight C J Defilippi

J F Curtin Chal Be G D Smith Adam Patron The Diva Eastwood Isabella S J Ottley Bettor Believe It Terror The Christian B N Orange Khaki Nui

R H Jenkins R T May Precious Sara Penelope Bromac T M Williams Kiwi X Factor She’s A Dagg Just N Awe

Sam Thornley Go Davey

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

85550 03x00 51607 73605 x8019 x4100 87486 0x99x 089x0 23953 26335 52961 81901 10780

Bossmaro Glen Elgin Tomson B N Orange Hes Fast And Furious Korbyn Newman Craig D Thornley Playa Vista Spanna

Olivia Thornley

Sarah O’Reilly Buckskin G D O’Reilly Doctor Tim Copperhead Rose John Morrison J B Geddes Razors Edge Good On Ya Kiwi R D Holmes Skippys Delight R T May Johnny Mac S J Ottley Mongolian Conqueror Sh Tomlinson

T S Chmiel Overarm

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

609 5557x 18934 35945 60188 70000 24x10 15651 x3081 3138 99x09 40410 98206 46084 61x50 0x00x 14508 75410

Bk Dawn

P J Wakelin M J Williamson Sun Swinger The Bloss

B J Borcoskie Escargo Alvira Hest B N Orange Justamollyarcher R H Jenkins

Sheree Tomlinson Zsahara Strength Of Heart

R D Holmes Kahress Chief Of Staff J R Dunn Momentous Aristocrat

R T May That’s The Story Kerryn Tomlinson Beyond The Horizon J W Smith Bj Lindenny K G Cameron Michelle Sioux Princess Luminosity J F Curtin

R10 BOOK EARLY FOR TROTS@MOT 29 DEC MOBILE R8 CRATE & BARREL LEESTON MOBILE PACE $8000 PACE $7500 2000m 16:16 1 7003 Star Reactor Gemma Thornley 2000m 15:25

R9 LEO MAY MEMORIAL TROT $8000 2170m 15:51

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

2900 98605 86220 6x248 060x9 79x09 x0903 008x0 80000 59766 3700 61 08x80 522x0 84312

Ashes To Ashes Swap Over R D Close

Mark Hurrell Dismara Magicol Ideal Sarah O’Reilly J C E Thomas Koromiko Eyre Absolut Russian Scott Iremonger Mr Asia

Craig D Thornley C Mcdowell Baker Creek Lydia In Chevron We Trust K A Butt Mordecai

Kerryn Tomlinson Little Gee

L F O’Reilly Myrcella Jazelle Star Watch

Puzzles and horoscopes Cryptic crossword 1

2

3

4

8

Saturday, November 21, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

5

6

7

15

16

Your Stars

9

10

11

12

13

14 17

18

19

21

20

22

23

24

ACROSS 1. Forward-moving press, or – give it a whirl (11) 8. An interval with two others ahead (5) 9. Set cups out for one considered guilty (7) 10. It made her moon about: oestrogen, was it? (7) 11. Electricity supplied to influential world state (5) 12. Blue flower of a noted variety (6) 14. It follows the wrong road but with no little skill (6) 18. Trite appearance of Phoenician god around the North (5) 19. Give one the right to give it as name (7) 21. Gives company an air to arrange for child’s instrument (7) 23. Snares one’s personal luggage (5) 24. Pompous laugh, if hint is given of it (11) DOWN 1. Repaired it, but hated PC version of it (7) 2. Greek character on micro-wave (7) 3. A Dior creation set for reception (5) 4. A way of doing it my set’s wrong for (6) 5. Wishy-washy about sin, one has pickpocket up (7) 6. I sound as if I can thread cotton through it (3) 7. Croat could have been one to play his part (5) 13. Theatrical advertising one is invoicing one for (7) 15. One rejected by us to act in this way (7) 16. First thief, and the motive for crime (7) 17. Be only fifty percent on another’s account (6) 18. Stale, worthless – and out of breath (5) 20. All there is to converse about endlessly (5) 22. Has the letters to be left after burning (3)

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

WordWheel 806

R E Quick crossword 1

2

3

4

6

5

8

Insert the missing letter to complete an eight-letter word reading clockwise or Previous solution: ASTOUNDS anticlockwise. Previous solution: ASTOUNDS

10 11 12

D W ? O

7

9

E D

13

14 15 16 17

18

19 20

21

ACROSS 6. Erode (3,4) 7. Crowbar (5) 9. Friend (3) 10. Strike back (9) 12. Eternally (11) 15. Psychological battle (3,2,6) 17. With the order reversed (L) (4,5) 19. Deity (3) 21. Old-fashioned (5) 22. Sideways (7)

22

DOWN 1. Deadly (5) 2. Wicked (3) 3. Stare (4) 4. Devoted (9) 5. Fecund (7) 8. Second of two things (6) 11. Regained (9) 13. Contemplate (6) 14. Matrimonial (7) 16. Ethical (5) 18. Drench (4) 20. Gamble (3)

PUZZLES 35

WordBuilder WordBuilder

A B I R N WordBuilder A B I R N

021

021

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

There’s at least one five-letter word.

Good Very Good How 8many words 13 of Excellent three or 16 more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginningsolution: with a capital are allowed. age, aged, ager, Previous There’s leastdare, one darg, five-letter are, areg,atdag, dear,word. drag, ear, egad, era,Good erg, gad, gar, gear,16grad, Good 8 Very 13 Excellent grade, rad, rag, rage, raged, read, red

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): It is natural to do what brings you comfort. The unnatural part is judging yourself for this. If you don’t like what you do for comfort, then make it easy for yourself to try some other options, no judgment.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Wrestling with problems is the way to grow strong. The problem will meet you with resistance all over, but it’s only in your weaker areas that you will feel it.

Know that you’re being made stronger.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): No one can be liked by everyone, but you come pretty close today.

Even those who don’t believe as you do, or who are in an opposing position, will offer you respect and kindness.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): If you’re going to come to someone with a problem today, you’ll probably also have a few solutions they can choose from, as well as a backup plan that’s probably better than plan A. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You probably know what’s best for your loved ones, but that’s beside the point.

Just listening and being there with your strongly supportive presence will help more than you might imagine.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Sometimes, all that’s needed to make things work is a jostle – a little shove, a jog to the left, a swerve to the right. Be flexible, adaptable, experimental and ready.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You’ll say “yes,” even though it means extra work, even though it’s out of your way, even though it makes no financial sense. Why? Because you’re guided by something stronger than logistics and money.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Today plays out like a drama, not because of any exciting fireworks but because of the use of exquisite and extraordinary tension, which won’t get relieved any time soon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): The quickest way to earn trust is to give it. After you gain someone’s trust, you don’t need to keep asking for or earning it. It will be given again and again.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Cruel opposition has a way of unifying opposing forces. This is why the leaders will paint the other side as villains, even though down deep everyone knows most people are about the same mix of good and evil.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You have your own cosmic runner these days. Like an office runner who feels underutilised when only asked to pour coffee, your angels are itching for a juicy assignment.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You prefer it when a person’s role in your life is easy to define, even though, recently, that has not been the case.

You’ve opened your mind to new possibilities.

Previous cryptic solution

Across: 7. Tape recorders 8. Blood vessel 12. Winner 14. Tapped 16. Catnap 18. Attain 19. Scaffolding 23. Sleeping pills 5 4. Potent 9 5.1Odes 6. Oral Down: 1. Lamb 2. Demo 3. Welder 9. Lunatic 10. Explain 11. Odin 12. Wick 1 13. Era315. Ant 17. Puffin 18. Allege 19. Sale 20. Awed 21. Iris 22. Gull

5 1 3 4 Across: 1. Suspect 5. Tasks 8. Encouragement 9. Pun 7 10. Ignoramus 12. Hitman 13.2Spooky5 15. At one time 3 Previous solution: age, aged, ager, 16. Lie 18. High-pressured 20. Noted 21. Added up 3 1 are, areg, dag, dare, darg, dear, drag, Down: 1. Steep 2. Second thought 3. Elucidate 4. Trains www.thepuzzlecompany.co.nz 8 Repressed 2 712. Heathen5 ear, egad, era, erg, gad, gar, gear, grad, 5. Tie 6. Steamrollered 7. Satisfy 11. grade, rad, rag, rage, raged, read, red 14. Cinema 17. End up 19. Pad 9 2 21/11 1 8 7 4 96 8 4 5 6 9 PREVIOUS SOLUTIONS Sudoku Fill the grid so that every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

9 4 7 5 5 2 9 6 1 8 7 3 4 6 7 1 5 3 42 8 2 9 8 4 1 8 3 2 38 4 8 9 2 7 5 1 6 7 8 9 6 7 5 3 1 4 2 4 5 7 9 2 1 6 2 5 2 1 5 4 6 9 3 8 7 4 6 4 3 7 1 8 27 6 9 95 3 5 1 7 5 6 7 6 4 55 1 92 8 2 3 4 1 1 6 4 8 9 5 2 7 3 2 1 4 3 6 9 3 1 4

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

1

9 8 3

3

8

3 2

3 7 1

Previous quick solution

1

4 6 7 8 3 5 2 1 9

9

3 HARD

7 9 2 4 1 8 3 5 6

2

7 5 3 2 4 1 9 6 8

6 2

MEDIUM

4

4

5 4 6 3 8 9 1 2 7

7 3 8 1 5 2 4 6 9

1 2 9 6 4 7 5 8 3

9 5 2 7 3 8 6 4 1

3 1 4 2 6 5 7 9 8

8 6 7 9 1 4 3 5 2

6 8 1 5 2 3 9 7 4

4 7 5 8 9 1 2 3 6

2 9 3 4 7 6 8 1 5

36 CLASSIFIEDS

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, November 21, 2020

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

Trade Assistant RECEPTIONIST VACANCY FULL TIME

LIVESTOCK & BULK DISPATCHER Mayfield Transport Ltd has serviced the transport needs of farmers across the Canterbury region for over 40 years. Mayfield Transport Ltd operates a fleet of 20 trucks and under new ownership is striving to meet the needs of our clients. The transport industry is fast paced and evolving and we are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person for our dispatch team.

The successful applicant must have the following qualities and skills: • •

Enthusiasm for their work and team success Excellent communication skills with clients and the team • A ‘can do’ attitude • Have knowledge of the region, the South Island and the rest of New Zealand • Understand vehicle configurations and capacities • Provide exceptional service to ensure repeat business from new and existing clients The following attributes are preferred in this role: • • • • •

Ability to think on your feet Ability to work in a fast paced environment A high level of communication and organisational skills Be prepared to go the extra mile for client satisfaction Have a passion for this industry

Mayfield Transport can offer you: • • •

Due to Rakaia Medical Centre’s continued growth, there is an opportunity for a receptionist to join our professional, enthusiastic and friendly team. The position is for 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Job sharing this position is also an option if there are two successful candidates wanting to work part-time.

We are a well-established and forwardlooking medical Centre with approximately 2600 patients. We place a strong emphasis on providing personalised, high quality care for our patients.

We are looking for someone with that same attention to customer care and who has a positive, friendly and understanding attitude while knowing how to prioritise work flows.

If you know you have the above skills and are looking for an opportunity to be part of a diverse team of people, we would love to hear from you. A job description is available on request.

To apply please email your CV and covering letter or write to: General Manager: Jim Crouchley Email: jim@mtrans.nz Post: PO Box 151, Geraldine 7956 Enquiries can be made to Jim on 027 3078907 Applications close 17th December 2020. We reserve the right to fill the position prior to the closing date.

• • • • •

• •

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

If you are interested in applying for this position please forward your C.V. with covering letter to: Emma Jaillet-Godin, Business Manager Rakaia Medical Centre, 30 Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia, 7710 or via email to: emma@rakaiamedical.co.nz If you would like any further information, please call the Medical Centre on 03 303 5002 and ask to speak to Emma.

Applications close Friday, December 4, 2020.

Guardian Motoring

Weekend Services IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE 111.

For all other medical assistance outside of normal hours, please phone your General Practice team, 24/7, to speak with a health professional who will give you free health advice on what to do or where to go if you need urgent care.

If you don’t have a regular General Practice, call any GP team 24/7 for free telephone health advice.

• • • • •

307 7900

Overhead Line Crews Underground Crews Earth Rig Operators Assisting with Traffic Control General yard duties All the work you perform will be completed while promoting and practising positive health and safety.

Ideally you will have the following attributes: • Hold a current driver’s licence with classes 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (or be willing to complete licensing requirements to obtain each).

• Physically fit and motivated • Reliable and punctual • A team player • Excellent communication skills

Experience in a medical reception role with a knowledge of MedTech is an advantage, however not a must Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Microsoft Office’s experience Good time management skills and ability to multi task High level of accuracy with a variety of administration work and a quick learner Ability to build strong rapport with team members Discretion and appreciation of patient confidentiality and privacy a must Pleasant demeanour

You must have the right to work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

MEDICAL SERVICES

About the role We are looking for an energetic person to join our Field Services Team as a Trade Assistant. This entry level role will appeal to someone seeking onthe-job learning opportunities within a diverse field service environment.

This opportunity is a great start to a career with EA Networks and will vary from one day to the next, giving you the chance to work across most service areas within our business including:

Do you have what we are looking for?

•

A supportive team to assist your transition into this role Good remuneration with a work vehicle provided A stable established and growing business

EA Networks has a strong focus on people, culture and a commitment to leading edge technology. We own and operate our region’s electricity distribution network and fibre optic communications network and are the trusted infrastructure platform that delivers electrical energy to every home and business in our region.

Join Us A competitive hourly rate is on offer, as is the opportunity to develop your career with a stable, trusted organisation. To apply, please visit our company careers page and complete an Employment Application through our career’s portal in confidence. Applications close Monday, December 7, 2020.

Please note EA Networks is committed to a safe and healthy work environment. Successful candidates must be legally entitled to work in NZ and prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol test and a Ministry of Justice check.

For more information about the role and EA Networks please visit www.eanetworks.co.nz

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

NEW Asian, Thai beautiful, 34 years, size 6, busty DD cup, friendly with excellent massage. Phone Emily 021 1225 663.

NEW two Asian lady special, Chinese massage, excellent service, in/out calls. Phone 022 572 5823.

.

STUNNING Mature lady, in town now. Happy to please older gentleman. Discretion assured. Please phone 021 0275 9055. (no texts).

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

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 - 8pm daily.

Alcohol Drug Help Line

Call us free on (0800 787 797).

Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days.

ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm Residential Area: Mon - Fri 5pm

Information Centre

Lifeline

Methven - Saturday and public holidays 10am until 2.30pm. Phone 302 8955 or isite@midcanterburynz.com

Ashburton Rest Homes

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Dog, Stock & Noise Control

Tinwald Medical Centre, Archibald Street, Ashburton, will be the duty practice Saturday until 8am Sunday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Moore Street Medical Centre, 254 Moore Street, Ashburton, will be the duty practice for Sunday until 8am Monday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Please bring your Community Services Card. All non New Zealanders should bring their passport with them, New Zealanders should bring some form of ID.

Emergency Dentist

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Methven & Rakaia Area

Mental Health - Call free on 0800 222 955.

DUTY DOCTORS

For weekend and emergency services please phone Methven Medical Centre on 302 8105 or Rakaia Medical Centre on 303 5002 for details on how to access the after-hours service each weekend.

Healthline is a free health advice service. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The toll-free number to call is 0800 611 116. Healthline is staffed by registered

All Ashburton Rest Homes open. Please contact directly for hours.

Toll-free: 0800 353 353.

Art Gallery

If you do not have or cannot contact your regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 for the name of the rostered weekend dentist in Christchurch. Hours 9am - 5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Ashburton Museum

HELPLINE SERVICES

Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. Saturday: 10am - 1pm.

Sunday: 1pm - 4pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) or visit www.aa.org.nz for more information.

Ask for the Crisis Team.

Safe Care - 24hr Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis

Support. Phone 03 364 8791

Victims Support Group

24hr - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846).

Direct dials to a volunteer.

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Public Library

EA Networks Centre - Pools

20 River Terrace - phone 03 308 4020. WEEKEND HOURS: Sat and Sun 7am - 7pm. Public holidays 10am - 5pm.

Ashburton Operations Centre ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 5pm POST DELIVERY CENTRES Allenton & Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm Methven & Rakaia: Mon - Fri 2pm

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: Jonathan Christian.

Vet Ent and Vet Life operate a joint after-hours SMALL animal emergency service. To use this service please phone your vet as usual.

Saturday, November 21, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

CLASSIFIEDS 37

PUBLIC NOTICES

SITUATIONS VACANT

Warehouse Coordinator We are seeking someone to join our team in the Warehouse and Dispatch area. Our ideal person is comfortable with variety, can prioritise and confidently work autonomously with a positive attitude. Immediate start available!

It’s a friendly team environment, with all our staff taking a hands-on approach to jump in where necessary, so flexibility is a must.

The role centres around our warehouse store, so key responsibilities will include; • •

Responsibility for on hand raw materials for our manufacturing process, including stock control and ensuring the store is maintained in a tidy manner.

Oversee the receipting of Inwards and dispatch of Outwards goods deliveries, including liaising with freight companies regarding deliveries.

This role is one with scope for growth, so there are some attributes we consider key for the role; • • • • • • •

Experience with Logistics and Supply Chain Management is preferred.

Good communication and organisational skills with the ability to work well both in a team environment and alone as required.

A high level of self-motivation, with good initiative and a positive ‘hands on’ attitude.

Comfortable with learning computerised systems and good working knowledge of MS Office suite – Excel, is required for reporting.

An understanding of the textile manufacturing sector would be an advantage.

Clean full driver’s license, and a forklift license are a must.

Physically fit – some lifting is required and your general day to day work will keep you busy!

Please Note: Due to this position being a permanent full time role you must be a NZ Resident to apply for this.

Applications for this position close on Friday 4th December 2020.

Please email your full CV, 2 employment references and 1 referee to ismail@nzsock.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

The successful applicant will have sound curriculum knowledge with strengths in literacy, numeracy and ICT. For more information, please contact the principal; Richard Kidd: email principal@mayfieldschool. co.nz or phone 03 3036214 The fixed term position is for 2021.

Applications close 3pm Tuesday 1st December. Please email your application and CV including the names of 3 referees to: principal@mayfieldschool.co.nz.

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF MEETING A meeting of the Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Joint Committee will be held on Friday 27 November 2020 commencing at 2.00pm at The George Hotel, 50 Park Terrace, Christchurch.

Members of the public are welcome to attend this meeting, and copies of the agenda will be available at the meeting.

The agenda will be also available online at https:// www.ecan.govt.nz/meetings/ two days prior to the meeting.

SITUATIONS VACANT Finance and Insurance Manager

SITUATIONS VACANT Des Millar Construction

Mayfield School is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic and reflective teacher to join our team. We have a fixed term position- 0.4 position available in our Junior school.

SITUATIONS VACANT

Carpenter, Apprentice needed

Des Millar Construction is looking for a Builder or Apprentice to join our team. We are a family owned business, working in the Mid Canterbury area for the past 40 years. Our work is generally mid to high end new builds and renovations.

This position would best suit someone with a wide range of experience who enjoys variety in their work.

We are on the job from start to finish and take pride in completing all stages of the construction process from concrete floors to fitting joinery.

Key requirements • Experience will be an advantage • A genuine belief in excellent customer service with a “can do” attitude • Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team • Clean full driver’s licence • Knowledge and commitment to Health & Safety • A tidy dress sense but practical to the job type • Excellent remuneration based on experience If this sounds like you and you are looking for job security, a great team environment, with a large variety of work, within a company with a trading history of 40 years, we would welcome your application.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

Applicants to send CV to sam@desmillar.co.nz or call 0274641042

Systems Officer – Building Services Counter Permanent, Full Time Be the first point of contact for our building services customers, providing exceptional customer service, face to face, on the phone or via email.

To find out more about this vacancy and what the Ashburton District Council has to offer you – go to our website.

Applications close Wednesday, 25 November 2020.

MEETINGS, EVENTS

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers

MEETINGS, EVENTS

ALLENTON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB (INC)

BUSINESS WANTED/SELL

LOVE TEACHING? TIRED OF PAPERWORK? THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE CLUBROOMS ON TUESDAY 8th DECEMBER 2020 7pm --- Business--• • • • • •

Presidents Report Team Reports Financial Report Election of Officers & Committee Setting Subscriptions and Fees for coming year General Business

Secretary - Alister Glassey Email: aglassey@xtra.co.nz Phone: 021 0275 7869

Guardian Classifieds 307 7900

LIVESTOCK, PETS

HAND reared Hereford / Friesian cross calves, for sale, 100kg. Ready now.

Please phone 027 330 5152.

Are you a current teacher looking for a change or a new opportunity?

The Tutoring Centre is an opportunity to purchase an established and growing educational business, due to the current owner retiring.

This is a chance to take advantage of the increasing demand for after-school tuition, control your hours and continue to grow a profitable business.

Excellent Opportunity with following features: • Established and well resourced • After school hours, Monday - Thursday • Closed in School holidays • Low overheads • No franchise fees For more information regarding the sale contact: Jill Patterson, Director jill@kmec.co.nz 03 3076252

Guardian Real Estate

• Be computer savvy, have great attention to detail, well organised and a fast learner, specifically of our DMS and F&I sales processes and policies.

• Clear communication skills with the ability to work empathically with a diverse range of people.

• Be driven to reach monthly targets and be a team player A current, clean NZ Driver’s license is a requirement.

Previous Sale and F&I experience would be ideal, but not a requirement.

• Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

• Please send your CV to Jayden Mably, PO Box 5063, Tinwald, Ashburton. Or email him at mailto: jayden@hyundaimc.co.nz • Closing date for applications is Friday 4th December

307 7900

Mania - O - Roto District Scout Zone Annual General Meeting Tuesday December 8, 2020 at 7.30pm All welcome Mania - o - roto Scout Park Chalmers Ave.

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE sale, today, Saturday 21 November, 9am 1pm. Ashburton Racecourse, Racecourse Road, plenty of new items plus 9 new stalls and raffle. Support Riding for Disable in Mid Canterbury.

LOUNGE Suite, china cabinet, tools, hedge trimmer, garden items, office chair, household items too numerous to name and much, much, more. 25 Geoff Geering Drive, Saturday 21 November, 8am start.

MOTORING

1979 MGB, in above average condition for sale.

Please phone 302 8541.

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.

Trades & Services To place a Trades & Services ad, call 307-7900 or email classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

CALL GROUTPRO FOR AN HONEST DISCUSSION ABOUT YOUR GROUT AND TILE AFTERCARE

To deal with Dirty Tiles and Grout CALL GROUTPRO WE HELP YOU KEEP ON TOP OF YOUR SHOWER AND TILE MAINTENANCE

• Tile shower makeovers • Professional tile and grout cleaning • Re-colouring existing grout

HEAT PUMPS KEEP YOUR HOME THE PERFECT TEMPERATURE ALL YEAR ROUND

HEAT PUMPS

• Sealing and repairing/replacing tiles/grout • Replacing mouldy and tired silicon

electriCOOL Ltd

WE TRANSFORM TILES/GROUT IN BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, SHOWERS, BALCONIES, CONSERVATORIES AND ANY TILED AREA

Phone Paul Crequer, your local authorised Daikin dealer for a free quote on all domestic and commercial systems phone 0274 362 362 or 308 4573.

Contact GroutPro Brett Muir for a quote and an upfront honest discussion.

www.groutpro.co.nz

027 746 7632

Keeping your property protected with a security camera system from Masterguard Protect your biggest asset with a home security camera package from Masterguard Call me today for a free, no obligation quote

Solar power when you need it most We are experts at installing solar power systems for motorhomes.

• SOLAR PANELS • BATTERIES • DC MANAGEMENT • CAMERAS • TV SATELLITE • PUMPS • REFRIGERATION

AA Solar & SUN POWER PLUS South Island

Hartley Curd phone 0800 788 393 or 021 328 301 57 Dobson Street, Ashburton.

Mobile Mower servicing • Rotary Mowers • Ride-on Mowers • Water Blasters • Small Motor Repairs

• Reel Mowers • Chainsaws • Rotary Hoes • Generators

4 McGregor Lane Ashburton 03 307 4777 - 027 442 3103 ashsolarpower@xtra.co.nz aasolarsouthisland.co.nz

TALBOT SECURITY GROUP Key Cutting Solutions

100% locally owned and operated

Stan Keeley, Owner

• • • •

Car and house keys Electronic car remote keys Deadbolts and locks 24 Hour Locksmithing

A - 62c Dobson Street, Ashburton E - operations@talbotsecurity.co.nz P - 03 307 2409 anytime 24/7

Ph 307 0002 - Mobile 021 88 34 36

To advertise here contact Cushla on 021 959 783 or 03 307 7955 Cushla Harborne

MEETINGS, EVENTS

Lifestyle CONNECTIONS

Open all hours

Phone 308 3927 Cell 027 434 4809 Website: ashburtonapiaries.com 205 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton

Saturday, November 21, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

DEATHS

DEATHS

WARD, Phyllis Mary (Mary) – Passed away peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare on November 18, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Aged 91 years. Canterbury owned, locally operated Dearly loved wife of the late Lester. Much loved mother Patersons and mother-in-law of David and Vicki, Jennifer and Funeral Services Lindsay Stoddart, Malcolm and Ashburton and Dale, and Lesley. Loved Crematorium Ltd and loving Grandma of Amy and Jess, Alana, Dylan, Office and Chapel Ryan and Mitchell, Robbie, Louise and Angus. Special Corner East & Cox great Grandma to Streets, Ashburton Henderson and Fletcher, Harriet and Matilda, and Beck. The family would like to express their heartfelt Please note all late death thanks to the staff of notices or notices sent Coldstream Lifecare for their outside ordinary office care and support of Mary over the past nine years and hours must be emailed to: for their support of the family deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz during Mary’s last few days. to ensure publication.

Messages to the Ward family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton To place a notice during 7740. A service to celebrate offi ce hours please contact Mary’s life will be held at later date. us on 03 307 7900

FUNERAL FURNISHERS

YOUR ONLY LOCALLY AND FAMILY OWNED

MASTER MONUMENTAL MASON

E.B. CARTER LTD For all your memorial requirements New headstones and designs Renovations, Additional inscriptions, Cleaning and Concrete work Carried out by qualified tradesmen.

620 East Street Ashburton Phone 308 5369 or 0274 357 974 ebcarter@xtra.co.nz NZMMMA Member

Jo Metcalf

18-22 Moore Street, Ashburton | 0800 263 6679 027 637 1229 | www.memoryfunerals.nz

Ph 307 7433

for more information.

Any queries please contact 0800 ASHBURTON (0800-274-287)

FAMILY NOTICES 39

Daily Diary

2020

SATURDAY , NOVEMBER 21

THE DISABLED. Garage sale, book a site $20 and sell your own things or donate to MCRDA stall. Ashburton Racecourse, Racecourse Road. mcridging@outlook.com, 308 0392.

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

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

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

Waireka Croquet Club, Philip

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

9am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON FARMERS MARKET. Locally grown fresh produce, hot drinks, well worth a visit. North end of West Street Car Park.

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

9am - 1pm MID CANTERBURY RIDING FOR

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.

1.30pm - 4pm ASHBURTON WOODWORKS (INC).

All interested and likeminded people welcome to come and take a look. Open Wednesday’s and Saturdays. Plains Railway, Maronan Road.

Street.

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

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

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

Daily Diary SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 8am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Worship service led by Rev Henry Mbambo. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am ASHBURTON METHODIST CHURCH. Morning worship with Rev Heather

MONDAY , NOVEMBER 23 6am SWEATY BETTY’S. Circuit training in St David’s Union hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.45am PLAINS LAIDES FRIENDSHIP CLUB. Final meeting for this year, followed by christmas lunch. Garden Room, Ashburton Hotel, Racecourse Road.

2020 Kennedy, Paterson’s Chapel, corner East and Cox streets.

10am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning Worship service led by Rev Eric Mattock, all welcome, Sinclair Centre, Park Street.

10am HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH. Morning worship at Thomson Street led by Rev Johanna Warren.

All welcome, 127 Thomson Street,

Tinwald.

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. Holy Communion, please note services are only being held at Tinwald on the

2nd and 4th Sunday of each month.

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.

11am - 4pm THE PLAINS RAILWAY COMPLEX. Steam train, railcar and miniature train rides, Fire, woodworkers and Lynn museums open, steam and model trains, and much more. 62 Maronan

Road, Tinwald, sign posted from S/W 1.

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.

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.

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 SWEATY BETTY’S.

circuit training in St David’s Union Church 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.

Ashburton Weather

Saturday: High cloud, possible spots of morning rain. Few showers towards evening as NW, strong at times, change SW. MAX

Midnight Saturday

Canterbury Plains

25 MIN 7

Saturday: High cloud, with possible spots of morning rain. A few showers developing towards evening as northwesterlies, gale in exposed places, change strong southwest.

Sunday: Partly cloudy, and isolated showers.

Southwesterlies, strong in exposed places.

Monday: Scattered showers. Southwesterlies, dying out.

A ridge retreats to the northwest of Aotearoa on Saturday. A low dips south of the South Island and sends a front up the west of the country. An unsettled southwest flow affects the country on Sunday, followed by a weak ridge on Monday. Strong moist northerlies develop on Tuesday as a complex low approaches from Tasman Sea.

Around The Region Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Sunday: Cloudy periods, a possible shower from late afternoon. Fresh southwesterlies, easing towards evening.

MAX

Canterbury High Country

15 MIN 7

Saturday: Rain developing about the divide in the morning, possibly heavy, turning to showers in the afternoon, then clearing at night. Snow down to 1700m in the evening. Elsewhere, high cloud, with spots of morning rain, then becoming mainly fine, but a few evening showers south of the Rangitata River.

Wind at 1000m: NW gale 75 km/h, but severe gale 110 km/h in exposed places, changing to SW 50 km/h by evening, but gale 65 km/h in the far east. Wind at 2000m: NW severe gale 100 km/h, rising to severe gale 120 km/h in the morning, changing to SW gale 75 km/h by evening, severe gale 95 km/h south of Aoraki/ Mt Cook. Freezing level: Rising to 3000m in the far east early morning, lowering to 2300m north of Arthur’s Pass in the evening, and to 2000m elsewhere, then lowering further to 1700m everywhere overnight.

25 7 15 7 15 5 23 7 14 8 13 5 20 4 14 4 12 3 SUN PROTECTION ALERT 22 5 14 6 13 5 24 9 12 8 12 4 PROTECTION REQUIRED : 10 9 : 20 am – 5 pm 25 6 17 7 15 6 Even on cloudy days For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2020 Compiled by Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

Monday: A few showers. Southwesterlies dying out.

MAX

Readings to 4pm Friday Temp °C Maximum Minimum Grass min 24hr Rain mm Month to date Wind km/h Strongest gust Sun hrs on Thu Month to date

Ashburton Airport 23.5 5.3 2.1 0.0 31.4 E 28 3:40pm 4.4 109.4

Methven 20.8 4.7 – – – – – – –

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 21.8 21.6 4.1 5.1 0.7 – 0.0 0.0 51.0 26.8 E 26 E 20 3:38pm 3:30pm 5.9 – 124.4 –

Tides, Sun and Moon Saturday

14 MIN 5

Sunday

Monday

Ashburton H 9:54am 10:25pm 10:52am 11:22pm 11:48am Mouth L 3:29am 4:08pm 4:28am 5:08pm 5:25am 6:04pm Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

H L H L

9:42am 3:21am 9:38am 3:13am

10:10pm 10:36am 11:03pm 11:29am 11:56pm 3:59pm 4:16am 4:55pm 5:11am 5:49pm 10:09pm 10:36am 11:06pm 11:32am 11:58pm 3:52pm 4:12am 4:52pm 5:09am 5:48pm

Data provided by NIWA

5:50am 8:48pm

5:49am 8:50pm

5:49am 8:51pm

11:17am 1:56am 12:24pm 2:30am 1:29pm 2:59am

first qtr Nov 22

full Nov 30

last qtr Dec 8

new Dec 15

40

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, November 21, 2020

From our expert kitchen design service to offering exclusive Omega appliances with 4 year warranties, we are with you from design until completion.

Free design service NZ made cabinetry 10-15 year warranty Soft Close drawers & doors Flexible finance options We offer friendly & experienced advice as well as helping you from design to completion.

Our aim is to make sure you receive a kitchen you and your family will love.

Book your FREE kitchen consultation at mitre10.co.nz/booking-tool

ALL NEW AND EXCLUSIVE OMEGA APPLIANCE RANGE NOW AVAILABLE AT MITRE 10 MEGA

We are proud to be the exclusive agent for Omega's fantastic new range of appliances, which all boast 4-year warranties.

Omega's commitment has been strong design, innovative performance and excellent workmanship.

Team up an Omega appliance with one of our Mitre 10 MEGA kitchens, together create a kitchen you will love.

ASHBURTON MITRE 10 MEGA West Street, Ashburton PHONE 03 308 5119

TIMARU MITRE 10 MEGA 23 Bank Street, Timaru PHONE 03 687 2033

OAMARU MITRE 10 MEGA Dee Street, Oamaru PHONE 03 434 9860