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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, December 26, 2020

Education’s ‘green’ man, si John Hooper has made his mark as a teacher who has inspired students with his love of the environment, but he’s calling time on his years in the classroom, signing off from the staff list at Borough School. He talks to reporter Sue Newman about a career that has been filled with highlights.

ith close to 45 years in the classroom ticked off, retiring teacher John Hooper says he has never had a moment’s regret about his chosen career.

During a career that’s spanned almost 45 years John has been on a journey from Ashburton to Papua New Guinea, via Central Otago and back. And now he knows it’s time to stop, call time on that career and head for his favourite fishing spots.

Over those years, John has taken just one break from the classroom, a two-year stint overseas with wife Karen, also a teacher. As much as they loved the freedom of life as travellers, it was inevitable they’d return home, he said.

“We missed our family so much so we came back and picked up work again in Central Otago.”

He went on to teach at Goldfields, Wilden and Oturehua schools, all at the heart of rural communities that were unfail-

One of John Hooper’s proudest achievements, helping Borough School’s student environmental team become a national leader in achieving Enviroschool status at several levels.

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ingly supportive of their school and its staff, before heading back to Ashburton and a deputy principal’s job at Netherby School.

Over the years John’s worked his way around several schools in the Ashburton District – Allenton, Rakaia, Lowcliffe and Netherby – before finally settling at Borough where he became an environmental leader.

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those years was a five-year stint in Papua New Guinea. That, John says, was a defining period in the life of himself, wife Karen and their daughters Kirsten and Jacqui. He was part of an exodus of local teachers to the Korobosea International School.

“At the time the principals from Lagmhor, Willowby and St Joseph’s were all going to the same school. We all went there to make money, but we found a

lot more, we got a real appreciation of a new culture,” he said.

Life wasn’t easy for the Hooper family there, but the experience was an enriching one, John said.

“There were real health risks outside the school. It was a bit like living in an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie, it was so wild, but it was fun though.

Not many of the others lasted as long as we did, but we persevered, we didn’t give up because

we loved the people.”

With their daughters becoming teenagers, however, the family realised safety had to be the number one priority and they decided to head home, but Papua New Guinea had buried deep in the family’s soul, its impression would be enduring.

“It did take a while for us to get used to being back in a safe place, in Godszone. For our girls it shaped who they are today.

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igning off for retirement something along environmental lines at the school and he saw that I was interested in this, so I guess I arrived there at the right time,” John said.

That was the start of a project that would see Borough become a school environmental leader.

He attended a course to learn about an Enviroschools programme and, in 2002, the school became a pilot Enviroschool with the Ministry of Education.

From there the school’s involvement and national recognition continued to grow. It was accepted as an official Enviroschool and in 2005 achieved a bronze level award, followed two years later by silver level award and in 2009 it was recognised as a green-gold Enviroschool, the first in the South Island.

“It was a programme ahead of its time really and quite an achievement and it’s student led. One of our students said that the best part about it was that children got to influence adults. They come up with the ideas, the knowledge and how to make it happen. And coming from the kids, it’s quite meaningful.”

The green/gold award is renewed two yearly through a process of self-evaluation.

John might be retiring, but the environmental programme will continue. It is now very much a part of what the school is about.

The school’s gardens, orchards and chooks will also continue, cared for by the green team.

For John, there are no regrets, no looking back in terms of his decision to retire. He’s loved every minute of the past 45 years, enjoyed students of all ages, but says if he had to choose, Years 3 and 4 would be his first choice of ages to teach “The time was right, I was ready. I didn’t want to be a teacher who kept hanging on.

Young teachers bring a lot of ideas to a school and it’s good to see those new ideas coming through.”

Retirement is likely to include the odd spot of relief teaching, plenty of fishing, more time indulging his passion for gardening, midweek time on Mt Hutt’s slopes and time with his grandchildren.

“For me this is a really positive move.”

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, December 26, 2020

TERRACE DOWNS

Reopening ‘unknown’

By Sue Newman

By Jonathan Leask

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It may have new owners, but Terrace Downs remains closed to the public.

The golf resort, nestled in the Rakaia Gorge, was auctioned off in September and purchased for $6.6 million by CPG Hotels – one of New Zealand’s largest privately owned hotel groups.

However, three months later the resort remains closed, except to staff and the few golf club members who have been allowed to play golf.

CPG Hotels director of sales and marketing, Lisa Breckon, said the company “are still awaiting settlement to be done for this property – hoping this to be in the New Year”.

Terrace Downs general manager Katherine Baker confirmed that she was yet to have a reopening date.

Baker has worked at the resort since 2007, starting as an accounts administrator, and was made the general manager in September 2019 and would not have been expecting the tumultuous year ahead of her.

Covid-19 struck creating a big challenge for Terrace Downs, and the rest of the hospitality industry, but Terrace Downs’ situation was exacerbated by the unexpected death of 59-year-old Japanese owner Hiroshi Hasegawa from the virus in April.

Hasegawa was the sole share-

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holder and co-director of the company, and his estate put the resort up for auction.

In similar circumstances, CPG Hotels also purchased the former Heritage Hotel in Hanmer which had been closed since March and has reopened as the Hanmer Springs Hotel.

Next year, the hotel will undergo a full refurbishment to transform it into a luxury five-star Fable Hotel & Resorts branded hotel.

Just what the new owners have planned for Terrace Downs is yet to be unveiled, however it

is believed that it is also set to be relaunched under the Fable Hotel & Resorts brand.

Hasegawa had purchased the resort in 2012 after approval from the Overseas Investment Office and turned the resort into a globally recognised luxury golf and adventure destination.

However, the resort is yet to meet the full vision of the original owner, Japanese professional golfer Shinnosuke Saito.

It is most well known for its golf course designed by the late Sid Puddicombe.

The resort currently has 78 privately owned properties. Fifty-two are luxury villa/ apartments and there are 26 individual luxury chalets dotted around the property.

A portion of land at the property’s southern end, known as The Peaks, was previously consented for subdivision into 20 large luxury home sites, however this consent has lapsed.

Saito also had grand plans for the likes of swimming and spa pools, spa facility and fitness centre to provide the remote location onsite facilities.

Clear line on child supervision, welfare

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

The welfare of children and young people using its facilities is being given increased priorities by the Ashburton District Council.

The council has recently revised its child protection policy which spells out how employees should respond to any suspected or actual abuse or welfare concerns relating to children and young people

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visiting council facilities. The revised policy aligns with industry best practice, and also includes expectations surrounding child supervision within the facilities.

While the council is committed to protecting the safety of children and young people who visit facilities, it is important the community understands that council employees are not de-facto caregivers, people and capability manager Sarah Mosley said.

“We have had a couple of

close calls regarding the safety of unsupervised children and communicating our expectations with the community about child supervision and welfare is an important step in preventing a tragedy from occurring,” she said.

Children under the age of 14 may be left by a parent or caregiver at facilities such as the EA Networks Centre, Ashburton Library or Ashburton Museum, if they are attending a council programme that provides supervision and does not

require a caregiver to stay.

At all other times, however, parents and caregivers retain full responsibility for their child’s welfare, Mosley said.

The policy makes it clear that if the welfare of a child or young person is of serious concern, council staff will contact the police immediately.

Where the concern relates to an unsupervised child, staff will first try and make contact with parents or caregivers but if unsuccessful, will they will then contact the police, she said.

That large tree on your property might be more nuisance than a thing of beauty, it might be dropping leaves, and blocking the sun from your house, but think twice before you take out the lopping shears or call in the removal crews.

The Ashburton District Council has a long list of trees that have earned themselves protected status and that means those trees have more rights than you when it comes to staying put untouched.

With summer holidays meaning time off work, the council is warning home owners to think twice before they cut and if in doubt about the status of a tree on your property, then a quick check on their website will let you know whether to push ahead or halt with your pruning plans.

The council was recently made aware of a protected tree on a private property that was badly damaged by a home pruning job.

Trees on the protected list cannot be removed, trimmed or root trimmed without a council consent.

Not everyone with a protected tree on their property might be aware of the tree’s status and if they were unsure, they should check with the council before they started work, said council compliance manager Jane Donaldson.

“The district plan recognises that there are a number of trees that make a significant contribution to the character of our district, be rare or unique, or may also have heritage value.

“It’s up to all of us to do our research before removing protected trees or undertaking work on or near them as failing to do so could lead to some very hefty consequences,” she said.

Failure to obtain a resource consent to work on a protected tree can result in a fine of up to $300,000 or imprisonment of up to two years.

A full list of protected trees in the Ashburton District is available in Section 12 of the operative District Plan on the council website ashburtondc.govt.nz.

Have you heard?

SPCA Ashburton’s Centre has moved!

We are now on 4 Seafield road and the entrance is beside the cemetery.

This move is an exciting one and will help us better care for the animals in our community who need us.

We are still open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 1pm and we can be contacted on 03 307 1019 or via email ashburton.info@spca.nz

Please spread the word!

Saturday, December 26, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

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BACK SEAT

The origins of Boxing Day

By Bernard Egan FROM THE BACK SEAT

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

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o it’s Boxing Day. Again!

And again it’s come round quickly.

But why is today called Boxing Day? Celebrated on December 26, Boxing Day is a day for Santa and many of us to catch their breath.

We know a local Santa who has certainly been looking forward to catching his breath after meeting so many wonderful people, both young and old, who have really embraced the spirit of Christmas.

Boxing Day has nothing to do with fisticuffs, the trashing of empty boxes left over from Christmas or the return of unwanted presents to department stores.

Mind you a bit of that may go on.

The name given to today has British origins dating back to at least 1833, four years before Charles Dickens referred to Boxing Day in The Pickwick Papers.

The exact roots of the name are unknown, but there are two leading theories, both connected to charity traditionally distributed on the day after Christmas.

In days gone by on December 26, lords of the manor and aristocrats distributed “Christmas boxes” to their household servants and employees, in recognition of good service throughout the year.

Often the boxes contained small gifts, money and leftovers from Christmas dinner. They were like holiday bonuses.

Another popular theory suggests the Boxing Day moniker arose from the alms boxes that were placed in churches during the Advent season for the collection of monetary donations from parishioners.

Clergy members distributed the contents of the boxes to the poor on December 26, which is also the feast of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr and a

A certain local ‘Santa’ was looking forward to a break today. He’s pictured here with the Ashburton Guardian’s Bruce Bell. figure known for acts of charity.

Although the practice of almsgiving on December 26 has faded, the Boxing Day name has endured.

These days, Boxing Day is often associated with shopping sales and sports events.

No question about it, Boxing Day 2020 comes near the end of a year which will go down in history as unusual to say the least.

Covid has affected us in so many ways.

This column – Tales From the

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Back Seat – is proof of that.

Last Boxing Day this newspaper and this yarn teller – a description bestowed by our subeditor Steve Devereux – would never have thought around 80 of these columns would appear before the year was over.

Tales From the Back Seat came about at the suggestion of Judy Swaney.

Judy’s typically unselfish idea was to provide a bit of fun as we entered lockdown and faced uncertain times.

I was going to say hopefully we’ve achieved that, but actually I know we have and that’s all thanks to the support, ideas and encouragement we’ve received.

Many of you have shared great stories with us.

Passing them on and being a yarn teller has been great fun.

In case you’re wondering how this column got its name this yarn teller really doesn’t know, although the first story referred to passengers in the back seat of a Morris Minor with their feet in

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Some folk including Guardian owner and publisher Bruce Bell and motoring writer Roger Hart have suggested other possible connotations relating to back seats but one cannot possibly comment.

As for the title yarn teller – this writer likes it very much indeed.

More Christmas crackers have been cracked and we’ve heard some more riddles: Q: Which reindeer has the worst manners?

A: Rude off.

Q: What do Elves call it when Santa claps his hands at the end of a show?

A: Santa applause.

Q: What do sheep say to shepherds at Christmas time?

A: Season’s bleatings.

Q: What did the salt say to the pepper on Christmas Day? A: Season’s greetings.

So it’s Boxing Day and Santa will take some time out to catch his breath after carefully hanging up his red suit.

But back in 1870, and in days prior to that, Santa would not have been doing that.

Well, he probably caught his breath, and hung up his suit, but it wouldn’t have been a red one.

It may have been tan or green.

Then he saw Thomas Nast’s portrait depicting him in red.

Santa liked it and has dressed that way ever since.

The colour suits him and it’s hard to imagine Santa in any other shade.

Afterall red sets off Santa’s resplendent and bushy white hair and beard perfectly.

The change to red is often mistakenly attributed to the work of Haddon Sundblom, who drew images of Santa in advertising for the Coca-Cola Company.

Santa doesn’t mind that at all because as he catches his breath on Boxing Day he’ll be enjoying a Coke.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, December 26, 2020

Creating a wall-long story It might be the longest wall in Ashburton, but the wooden barriers around the site of Ashburton’s new civic centre and library construction site could soon be the town’s most interesting and informative. Graphic coverings are being placed on those walls telling the story of the new complex, due for completion in late 2022.

What goes on behind the wall will not be kept totally under wraps, however, as a number of peep holes are planned for the wall, placed to accommodate viewers from toddlers to towering teens.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Non-humans have a way of bringing out a different side of people, and you can learn a lot about someone by the way they interact with different species. An animal will bring you luck today.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): In the premodern world, the people who could read did so to understand god or their civic duty. In the modern world, people read what they wish. Your knowledge wishes will be quickly and literally granted.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Turn your eyes inward to the heart cellar and there will be everything you need: feelings, paths to other feelings, foundational memories silent as boulders, wordless dreams.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Do you have confidence in your ability to charm? If not, pretend you do.

Because it’s important to spend time on the niceties and small talk instead of rushing to the ask before the other person can get away.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You know firsthand how wonderful it feels to receive an unexpected compliment or a token of appreciation out of the blue and this is why, when you see the opportunity to give this to someone, you do.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You’re duty-bound to certain conversations you’d rather not participate in.

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LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): When friends do kind and generous things, the burden of reciprocity is heavy on you. That’s a sign that you’re a good friend. Fun relationships are actually a lot of work when you’re doing them right.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You’re having trouble committing. It’s not because you’re fearful or lazy; it’s a sense you’re getting. There’s something at the root of the idea that seems fundamentally flawed. Address it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): When you witness gusty, high-pressure tactics you see them for what they are – weakness. The person who has the goods can afford to be cool, knowing offers will be plenty, no need to hard-sell.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Love is so often confused with masqueraders such as ego gratification, the settling of old scores or the answer to a shortage of capital. You’ll be keen to all imposters.

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Boat Harbour ramp looking towards Lake Coleridge.

LAKE COLERIDGE

Lake enhancements bring shelter Boaties heading to Lake Coleridge will have a place for launching and shelter this summer, thanks to work carried out by Trustpower during the year.

The small inlet known as Boat Harbour near Trustpower’s Lake Stream Dam is a popular boat launching and fishing base, but has been prone to silting.

Trustpower cleared the inlet of the silt build-up earlier this year, deepening the channel between the harbour and the main lake and creating a more usable haven for boaties during summer.

Coleridge site leader Chris Sharpe said it is important to Trustpower that recreational lake users have a place to launch their boats safely from the northern end of the lake over summer months, following Selwyn District Council’s closure of the access track to the ramp near the Harper Delta.

“The previous ramp could be dangerous at times due to its location being near an area of high water flows and natural erosion processes, so we wanted to make sure boaties had a safe place to launch their vessels at the top end of the lake.”

The inlet is also surrounded by large trees, which provide shelter from the high winds known to whip across the lake, which can be prone to sudden changes in conditions.

“It’s also important that boats have somewhere to shelter from adverse weather when needed, so making Boat Harbour more useable meets that need as well,” Sharpe said.

Boat Harbour is also just a short drive from the Harper Campsite for people who

wish to stay overnight, or spend a few days at the lake.

Summer is also nesting season for a number of endangered or threatened native river bird species present in the area, particularly on the Harper River delta.

The previous ramp could be dangerous at times due to its location being near an area of high water flows and natural erosion processes Trustpower has worked with Canterbury environmental group Braided River Aid (BRaid) for a number of years to carry out predator trapping, weed removal to reduce predator habitat, and to install signs around the area to create awareness for the public.

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March 2020 At the end of each year, Guardian staff choose the best of the year’s photos to share with you all and reminisce.

Left – Ocean Waitokia cleaned up at the Tamworth and Mudly Rivers Musical festivals.

Below – Work began on the Ashburton CBD revitalisation project.

Right – Big numbers trekked up Mt Hutt for the annual open day.

Bottom – Mid Canterbury’s official community-based Covid-19 assessment centre opened.

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Above – The pending threat of lockdown didn’t stop St Patrick’s Day revellers.

Below – Kate McDonald and Tabitha White had a ball at the Mayfield A&P Show.

Left – Brian Glassey was all smiles following the Ashburton Dahlia Circle’s annual show.

Below – Ralph and Fleur Tompsett were named Canterbury/North Otago Share Farmers of the Year.

Below left – Students rejoiced while parents pondered when it was announced schools would close.

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April 2020 At the end of each year, Guardian staff choose the best of the year’s photos to share with you all and reminisce.

Left – Dr Sophie Febery and her daughter, Holly, joined the nationwide movement to wear masks.

Right – Alex Carr turned in an impressive effort when undertaking a litter clean-up in the block around her home.

Below – Luke Bain had the perfect set-up for his roadside teddy bears’ picnic.

Above – Alissa Grieve’s first day at school was unlike many others as she spent her first day at home due to lockdown.

Left – A number of campers were forced into camping lockdown when stuck at various venues around the district.

Below – After 50 years on the farm, Graeme Chapman retired for a quieter life.

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Above – A lone worshiper was spotted outside the Holy Name Catholic Church.

Below – Mid Canterbury fences and driveways became a sea of red as the district got behind Anzac Day celebrations.

Above – When lockdown lifted, people flocked back to cafes to get their hands on quality coffee.

Below – Neil Brown was one of a select few to attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Cenotaph.

Left – The Mid Canterbury Choir’s performance of Messiah became an online event.

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uxuriating in the heart of Lake Taupo, onboard a private fishing charter with Chris Jolly Outdoors, the bright spring sunshine had cast the great lake in a deep shade of oceanic blue, as the water glinted like freshly cut diamonds.

The immensity of this inland sea, which encompasses the size of Singapore, transfixed me as much as the wrapround totems to a deep and dramatic history.

The mighty snow-capped peaks of the volcanic plateau brooded on the horizon and Motutaiko Island seemingly floated in the middle of the lake like a mirage. I was lost in the reverie of this storied landscape, while trying my hand at landing a fish. It had been a long time between drinks, given the last time I had caught a fish was on Akaroa Wharf as a 10-year-old. And I had managed to bag myself a dog fish.

But I was in the best of hands because the Jolly family are synonymous with trout fishing in Taupo, ever since launching their outdoors excursions in 1980. With a wealth of activity options, I was living it up onboard their gleaming Levante Rivera 4000 Offshore Sedan, on a private luxury charter.

Suitable for up to six guests, the glamour and elegance of this launch is irresistible, with a full-slate of amenities. My personal crew were impeccable hosts, effervescent and outgoing, serving eats and drinks, kitting me out with the fishing gear and catering to my every whim, while illuminating me greatly about the grandeur of the lake.

As much as I’d love to brag about my

Taupo is the sparkling jewel in the crown of the North Island, power-packed with outdoors adventure from trout fishing to mountain-biking, as Mike Yardley explored. personal fishing prowess, I only landed a decent-sized rainbow trout courtesy of their proven expertise and intuitive knowledge of the lake.

Whether you opt for a private fishing charter or join a scenic cruise with Chris Jolly Outdoors, an unrivalled highlight is to drool over the gobsmacking artwork that adorns the rock face of Mine Bay, tucked away in Lake Taupo.

We got an intimate, up-close encounter, just metres away from this spell-binding rock carving called Ngatoroirangi. Back in the 1970s, Matahi Whakataka Brightwell’s grandmother asked him to create a likeness of her ancestor Ngatoroirangi. Mine Bay’s rock alcove became the canvas for one of the most sublime contemporary carvings New Zealand has ever seen, towering 14 metres above the deep water.

Wearing just speedos and safety glasses, while standing on bamboo scaffolding, it took four years for Matahi and three fellow artists to complete this heroic artwork.

The Jolly family are synonymous with trout fishing in Taupo.

I was itching to rock some of Taupo’s much-vaunted mountain bike trails and they won’t disappoint. I hooked up with Johnny Clapcott who recently switched from being a teacher (a serious loss to our education system) to power up his bike hire and guiding business, Four B. Alongside rentals and guiding, Four B also offers accommodation and shuttle services to all the popular trails in the Taupo region. Based right across the road from the entrance to Craters Mountain Bike Park on Huka Falls Road, there’s over 50km of trails in the park alone, that span all grades and abilities.

Equipped with a top-of-the-line ebike, Johnny led me on a gripping ride, that felt like a highlights reel of Taupo’s MTB offerings.

First up, we purred along some of the Huka Trails that vividly showcase the blinding beauty of those translucent aquamarine waters of the Waikato River as it charges from the lake to plunge down the falls. There are some stupendous vistas and soothing native bush sections, including punga tree groves, as we threaded higher and higher above the Huka Falls for a balcony view of nature’s intense splendour.

The clarity of the Waikato River’s water at its inception (sorry Hamilton) is beyond belief. It’s like liquid cellophane as it rushes past you. Johnny remarked that the brilliance of pumice as a trusty filtration system underpins the water’s gin-clear quality.

Whether you’re on foot or by bike, the Huka Trails lustily excel in accentuating the exuberant visual splendour.

We then hot-footed it into Craters Park, where those volcanic pumice soils deliver again, ensuring year-round riding on free-draining, grippy terrain. The trails thread through exotic pine and eucalyptus plantations, with a smattering of geothermal features adjoining the tracks, including gorgeous hot water streams, if you fancy a quick, curative dip.

I do love thundering water works and If you need a further fix to complement Huka Falls, take a short ride down to the nearby Aratiatia Dam, which turns the narrow gorge into raging river within five minutes,

If it’s thundering water works you’re after there’s the iconic Huka Falls, and just a short ride down the road is the nearby Aratiatia Dam. several times a day.

Loud sirens ring out before the dam control gates open, before the trickling stream transforms into a torrent. It’s the next best thing to watching a flash flood, without any property damage.

For movie buffs, you’ll probably know that in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, the dwarves escaped from the captivity of the elves by hiding in barrels which were thrown down stream.The Aratiatia Rapids on the Waikato River was one of the filming locations.

Dam opening times between now and March occur four times a day at 10am, 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm.

For a supremely languid contrast, treat yourself to the Wairakei Thermal Terraces which is a ravishing spot for a therapeutic soak. It’s such a dreamily beguiling setting, because the fern-fringed hot pools are tucked around the base of those wondrous silica terraces and waterfalls, which are constantly gushing and changing shape.

To accentuate the tranquillity, pool access is restricted to adults only.

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Lakefront bliss in Taupo.

The author got to grips with one of the many bike trails around Taupo.

For Jonny Clapcott from FourB this is the view from his outdoor office.

The Taupo waterfront in all its glory from the air.

An unrivalled highlight is to drool over the gobsmacking artwork that adorns the rock face of Mine Bay, tucked away in Lake Taupo.

Catch of the day.

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Christmas Wishes for seniors granted

Above – Felicity (above) and mum Katie baked some treats for Mel. Felicity loved Mel’s present in return of gorgeous Christmas lillies (right).

Left – Maureen was over the moon with her baked goodies from Scott and Lisa from Cafe Time.

Left – June was thrilled to get her windows washed by Guardian advertising representative Cushla and her family.

Below and right – Mary’s garden (below) needed a tidy-up and Viv (right) was happy to oblige.

A huge thank you to you for your amazing generosity in giving your time and energy at a very busy time of the year to the senior members of our community!

You are amazing and your efforts are so appreciated … people like you are what makes Ashburton a great place to live.

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5. Who was the first Ashburton District mayor? a) John Davidson b) George Glassey c) Geoff Geering

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OUR VIEW

Memories of great Boxing Days of the past

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

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t’s been a few years since we last had a Boxing Day race meeting here in Ashburton, but every year memories of years gone by come flooding back, offering a glimpse into history.

The decision to move the iconic race date in Mid Canterbury to before Christmas has been an absolute failure.

Not through the doing of anyone here locally, but more because of people in suits sitting in offices outside of our region who just don’t get it.

Like so many, I’m sure, packing up the chilly bin, and the car, and heading out to the racecourse on Boxing Day was a highlight on the social calendar.

With everyone home for the festive season it was a wonderful opportunity to catch up with old friends and perhaps make new ones too.

Writing as a fan of the day and not as a racing enthusiast here, this district lost something significant on the day the meeting was stripped of its date and shifted to a less than ideal spot on the calendar.

Sure, crowd numbers had been dwindling, but a few bad weather days here and there didn’t help, and the crackdown on alcohol certainly played a fairly big role too.

Things would happen on occasion, but they always do – no different to any other big gathering of that kind of nature in the district, but usually most things were quickly forgotten about and life moved on.

What I liked most about the occasion was the community nature of it.

Hundreds of locals, gathering for one day – supporting a big part of the district – and enjoying a day out in the sunshine (sometimes). Those occasions are few and far between now.

With no street party or any other hugely significant event, those great moments where you can walk up to someone you haven’t seen in years, and it becomes just like the old times, are all but obsolete.

I’d like to think there’s a possibility in the future that the Boxing Day races at Ashburton can return and we can once again welcome big crowds back to the day.

The big question though is when?

YOUR VIEW Christmas lights I would like to thank all those homeowners who have spent

hours of time and money to decorate their homes for the Festive Season.

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credit to you all.

A big thank you also to the Beckley Family who arranged for the tour to view the lights

around all areas of Ashburton and Tinwald.

Thank you.

Bev Bennett

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The McFarlane Shield being presented to the Lyndhurst School in 1948. The presentation was made by Mr F. G. Armstrong, chairman of the Agricultural Committee of the Canterbury Education Board.

The McFarlane Shield

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n interesting recent addition to the Museum and Historical Society’s object collection was the McFarlane Shield for Agricultural Science.

Made in 1917, the shield first belonged to the Education Board and was then passed on to the Canterbury Horticultural Society in 1989 when the Education Board closed.

The shield was awarded to schools showing the best improvement in agriculture or dairying, or combined, and care of grounds and buildings including a scheme of beautification.

It was competed for by primary schools of Canterbury and judged by the chairman of the

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Education Board, the chief inspector and the chief instructor of agriculture.

It was first presented in 1917 to the Carlton School; a school of 23 pupils under the headmastership of a Mr W J Sloane (Christchurch Sun. Vol. IV (1275) March 14, 1918).

This school was near Oxford but the shield’s instigator was Andrew McFarlane of Glenara at Alford Forest, and it was designed by Mr T Stagpoole, headmaster of Springburn school in 1917.

Who was McFarlane?

A pioneer of the Ashburton District, Andrew McFarlane was born in Stirling, Scotland in 1835 and is listed in the Alford Forest section of the Cyclopedia of New Zealand (1903) as a farmer at ‘Glenara’.

He had published in serial form an autobiographical sketch of his life – a fascinating insight into life in Canterbury and Ashburton District in 1860!

He was an apprenticed and qualified blacksmith who came to NZ in 1860 with his wife, and along with George Thompson of Thompsons track fame became one of the early blacksmiths in the Ashburton County.

His third son, (also Andrew) worked out of Lyndhurst with William Cook in 1887.

Mrs McFarlane died in 1912 aged 76 and is buried in the Alford Forest cemetery.

Her obituary was published in the Ashburton Guardian March 6, 1912 under the heading of “An Old Pioneer”.

Andrew McFarlane gave up blacksmithing and became a farmer grazing and fattening

Andrew McFarlane posing outside Arthur Clarke’s. sheep on a 4500-acre property at ‘Glenara’.

He was a member of the Mt Hutt Road Board and a member of the Ashburton County Council for two terms.

He was also chairman of the Alford Forest school committee hence his dedication to establishing the Shield named after him.

One claim to dubious fame was that it was McFarlane’s property that was subdivided into quarter acre plots in the false ‘diamond rush’ of 1883!

McFarlane died in December 1926 aged 90 leaving four sons, three daughters, 34 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

The shield itself is of solid silver on a dark oak base.

The shield On each side of the top are figures of a bull’s head and horses head with a scroll of roses and oak leaves.

The shield has been won by 34 different schools with Willowby nine times and Weedons eight.

Other local district schools to

have won the shield are: Rokeby, Lowcliffe, Lismore, Mayfield, Lyndhurst, Flemington, Fairton, Westerfield, Ruapuna, Eiffelton and Anama.

Take a bow.

The last record placed on the shield was in 2001 with Lismore school and Mr A D G Thomson as principal.

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

The Canterbury under-19s were crowned national champions this week, following a polished few days of cricket.

Heading into the final day on top, the red-and-blacks romped home in their final hit-out against Northern Districts, winning the T20 clash by 58 runs on Wednesday.

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ously on top, lost their final two games to fall out of contention, while Central Districts came from behind in their last two matches to finish in second.

It all turned up rosy for Canterbury on the penultimate day of the tournament as they hammered Otago by 87 runs, followed by a hard fought three-wicket win over Auckland.

Mid Canterbury paceman Harry McMillan enjoyed a solid showing at the tournament, finishing the tournament with six

wickets and having the fifth highest dot ball percentage of any bowler at the tournament (65.22 per cent).

The red-and-blacks began Tuesday in a belligerent mood, thrashing 210/6 off the Otago bowlers in their 20 overs.

Once Otago lost early wickets at the top, they never looked likely as the side stuttered their way to 123/9 from their 20.

Both McMillan (2-28) and WA Anderson (2-19) claimed two wickets apiece in the win.

Later in the day, Canterbury faced a stiffer challenge in the form of Auckland.

After winning the toss, Auckland finished its 20 overs on 155/5, before Canterbury ran down the total with five balls to spare, having lost seven wickets throughout the innings.

Rhys Mariu’s 49-ball 74 proved to be the pivotal knock for the hosts.

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Northern Districts were mopped up for 115 in the 19th over in reply with Canterbury’s Jesse Frew causing all sorts of havoc for ND, taking 5-11 in what was a destructive three overs.

It completed a sixth win for Canterbury as they secured the silverware, having only dropped the one game during an outstanding campaign.

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Top 10 Mid Canterbury Sporting In a sporting year like no other where Covid-19 threatened to plunge local sport into a logistical oblivion midway through 2020, there were highlights aplenty which popped throughout the district. Sports reporter Adam Burns looks back at the year’s top 10 sporting storylines in Mid Canterbury.

Hampstead beating Celtic in the Watters Cup Hampstead’s senior rugby side broke a decade-long drought when they tipped up Celtic 25-19 in the opening weekend of the Watters Cup back in June.

The longtime cellar dwellers of the Mid Canterbury cup competition got an early jump on the Celts in the first half, before withstanding a huge second half comeback, not to mention going down to 13 men in the second 40.

The six point win was their first Watters competition game win since 2010, and also gave them the Travis Durham Trophy, which had been residing in Celtic’s cabinet for many a year.

Wakanui senior women’s hockey team Wakanui made a long-awaited return to senior hockey down in South Canterbury and did so in style.

The team collected a first-ever McLay Cup crown after the Mid Canterbury side, made up of young talent and experienced campaigners, went on an unbeaten run in the division one competition, capping it all with a 5-2 win over Cambridge in the final in Timaru.

The club hammered home a total of 46 goals in their nine wins on the turf, conceding only 13 in the process, a nod to how dominant the club was throughout the season. *Special Mention: The Ashburton College 1st XI Boys who were unbeaten winners of Canterbury Hockey Secondary Schools League Division 1 Boys’ grade.

Angus Jemmett’s 100 on Hawke Cup debut Angus Jemmett made a notable impression during his Hawke Cup debut against Otago Country back in January.

In what was set to be a baptism of fire for the 16-year-old after being asked to open the innings, the youngster defied his slender years and experience with 108 at Molyneux Park to put the visitors in a commanding position.

He shared in a record partnership (for any wicket against Otago Country) of 176 with Archie Redfern which led Mid Canterbury to a total of 327.

Despite this, Otago Country returned serve at the crease to eclipse Mid Canterbury’s first innings tally in a match where the batsmen feasted and a young star was uncovered.

Hampstead’s supremacy in premier netball Hampstead re-emerged as a force to be reckoned with after more than a decade on the local netball fringes.

The Ashburton club established themselves as the clear-cut supreme outfit of this year’s premier netball competition, winning all 11 of their competition clashes.

The Cindy Meadows-coached side were a cut above their rivals in all areas of the court, as they secured their first title in 11 years when they toppled Methven in the final.

Key players Alice Eddington, Kelsey Bewley and Meg Ashworth also played starring roles for Mid Canterbury in the Hanan Shield.

Ricky May’s remarkable comeback Champion harness racing driver Ricky May completed a comeback for the ages when he returned to the sulky in June.

It came only five months after the Methven veteran suffered a frightening episode during the running of the Central Otago Trotting Cup in Omakau on January 2.

May was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital that afternoon after his heart stopped beating while driving A G’s White Socks.

Doctors later diagnosed the event as hyperpothic obstructive cardiomyopathy.

Just getting back on the track at Addington was an achievement in itself, but the seven-time New Zealand Cup winner proceeded to add a further 18 wins to his tally during the second half of the year.

Awe-inspiring.

Spartans’ near-boilover in the UC Championship

A young Mid Canterbury Combined outfit went remarkably close to causing a massive upset in the UC Championship back in August.

In probably their best and most courageous performance of the campaign, the Combined side were consigned to a 35-30 defeat to Christchurch’s St Andrew’s College.

It was a late long-range try by hulking midfielder Isi Saumaki which finally undid the plucky Mid Cantabrian boys after they had held a 24-14 lead at halftime over STAC, who eventually went on to win the UCC. Although the win would just elude them, it was an astonishing showing from a team low on experience and size but big on guts, having battled injuries through a brutal schoolboy campaign.

Here’s hoping for better fortunes in 2021.

Methven’s Watters Cup win Although there may be some bias among (some of) the editorial team, Methven righted the wrongs of previous years including the 2019 edition to lift the Watters Cup after a 22-9 win over Rakaia in the final.

It capped a sharp campaign to clinch the silverware for the first time in eight years.

However they almost missed out on the big dance altogether after Hampstead took them to the brink a week earlier.

In probably the match of the competition, Methven overturned a first half blitz by the Ashburton club in the semi-final which had them 25-3 down.

The country frontrunners hauled themselves off the canvas in the second half to win 37-30.

Left – Alice Eddington was an integral part of the Hampstead team that swept all before it on the netball court.

Above – A milestone year for the Hampstead boys; breaking a decade-long drought to win a Watters Cup match, and then going on to nearly score a massive upset over eventual champions Methven.

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Moments of the Year Rep weekend Covid-19 had wiped out numerous opportunities for representative code throughout the year.

But the green and gold of Mid Canterbury collided in early September.

With the Heartland Championship canned for the year, the Hammers were unleashed for a truncated rep window.

They escaped with a 31-all draw against South Canterbury in Timaru, coming from 25-9 behind.

First five Nathan McCloy was the hero for the Hammers with a sideline conversion in injury time which squared the ledger.

The next day it was the turn of the netballers in the Hanan Shield in front of no spectators in Ashburton.

After disposing of South Canterbury, the home team engaged in a tough tangle with North Otago.

After falling behind, Mid Canterbury scrapped their way back into the green.

AshColl teen Hayley Tallentire stepped up to the plate with a composed and crucial display in the front third, as Mid Canterbury claimed a consecutive Shield triumph.

Diego’s Gala Cup win If anything signalled the gap between tennis prodigy Diego Quispe-Kim and the rest of the Mid Canterbury pack, his dominant Gala Cup run would be it.

The 14-year-old national champion only dropped eight games in his title run, four of which occurred in the second

set of the final against top seed and Mid Canterbury Tennis coach Jack Tiller.

The majority of the time it was simply one-way traffic as the young star’s technical proficiency on court was too much for his opponents.

Quispe-Kim has since departed the Mid Canterbury plains, however there is no doubt the youngster has a huge future ahead.

Emergence of Senior B Rugby Maybe it was the residual impact of Covid-19 and the increased appetite for sporting competition.

However Mid Canterbury’s Senior B competition emerged as a viable footballing drawcard for the local punter.

While perhaps lacking some of the finesse of their Senior A counterparts, the enterprising MO of the Bs offered an enthralling and highly entertaining alternative and the significant fanfare attested to this (breaking Covid restrictions in some cases).

Although there were some blowout results, there were also some thrilling encounters including the epic Allenton-Celtic semi-final, played in glorious sunshine in front of a large, raucous crowd.

Even Allenton’s Lloyd Stephens waved the Bs’ flag for the Hammers at rep level.

Pundits say there has always been a charm to the senior reserve level and its continued, or maybe evolving, viability amid ongoing challenges to the grassroots is something to be celebrated.

Above – Sam Dalziel was a big player for Wakanui this year.

Above right – Champion harness racing driver Ricky May produced a comeback for the ages, after suffering a major medical incident in a race last year.

Right – Diego Quispe-Kim is a tennis prodigy on the way up, and his time in Mid Canterbury included a Gala Cup victory.

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ASHBURTON

Locals in winner’s circle

A happy band of owners of Georgie Zukov following his win on Wednesday.

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

Two outstanding performances by two local pacers brought the curtain down on another Mid Canterbury racing year at Ashburton on Wednesday when both Georgie Zukov and Cranbourne were victorious.

Both proved popular successes on their home track with Georgie Zukov’s large band of owners particularly thrilled to start Christmas celebrations a few days earlier.

Trained by Ben Waldron at Winchmore, the talented pacer made it five wins from 24 starts when he looped the field to find cover and won with plenty in the tank in the hands of Matthew Williamson.

Raced by Allison and Charles Hunt, Bruce Taylor and Oh Yeahh Syndicate and Renee Williams, Georgie Zukov has put himself in a good position to push toward some feature Cups racing in the coming months.

Later in the day, Brent White picked up success from over the back fence when Cranbourne produced the most impressive performance of the day.

Incredibly talented, but also boasting an impressive bag of tricks, the big pacer blew the score up adding a huge margin

to his rivals but was still good enough to sit parked for the last three quarters of the race before bursting away to win.

A four-year-old son of Sir Lincoln, Cranbourne has now won five of his 12 starts with three coming in his last four appearances.

Like Georgie Zukov, he too could find himself chasing some nice races over the summer months.

Meanwhile, West Melton trainer Jimmy Curtin began a big week when his star charge, Tango Tara won the Ashburton Cup – turning the clock back 32 years.

Curtin is a regular to the annual West Coast harness racing circuit at this time of the year, and with the Ashburton Cup formerly falling on Boxing Day, his appearances in the race have been minimal.

He last drove the winner of the race 1988 when victorious on Wait A Moment for Jeff Whittaker.

“I missed the first day at Westport and drove at Ashburton,” Curtin said.

Tango Tara’s victory was as tenacious as they come.

In front turning for home, the pacer withstood the challenges of the Robert Dunn pairing of Steel The Show and Franco Niven to pick himself up off the canvas and win in a display of brute courage.

Franco Niven (outside), eventual winner Tango Tara and Steel The Show fight out the finish of the Ashburton Cup on Wednesday.

“My horse does try like hell,” Curtin said.

“He is pretty laid back and he doesn’t overexert himself.”

“But one thing about him is he does pick up when you ask him.”

Curtin will seek more cup race success with Tango Tara in the Invercargill Cup late next month.

“We were tempted to go to Omakau, but the timing wasn’t going to be ideal.”

“I think the Invercargill Cup will be the race for him.”

“He will probably have anoth-

er run at Addington before going down there.”

By January 31 Tango Tara should strip a fitter horse as he thrived, and possibly did a little too well, after enjoying some time off after his 12th placing in Self Assured’s New Zealand Cup. “You wouldn’t believe how well he has done.”

“We gave him 12 days off and he is as big as a bull.”

“We thought he would improve from the run at Addington.”

“We didn’t give him a trial be-

fore that, we just took him to Motukarara one day and worked him.”

Another former local was in on the action on Wednesday when Sudaman won the second event on the programme.

The four-year-old mare is part-trained by Stacey White, formerly of Methven, who trains in partnership with her husband David.

Included in the ownership of the well-bred mare is Methven farming contractor, Chris Woods.

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Boxing Day Christmas gift for Elliot While most people are busy gorging themselves on festive fodder, Christmas can be a challenging time for jockeys, particularly those that count every gram.

With Boxing Day one of the premier days of racing on the New Zealand calendar, jockeys are prepared to forgo what others enjoy as they ply their trade the day after Christmas.

One of the many going the extra mile is 21-year-old Ryan Elli-

ot, one of the rising stars of the jockeys’ ranks.

The Hamilton-based rider is tall for a jockey and has to closely watch his weight but has even greater incentive this year as he prepares to ride Rock On Wood in the Gr.1 Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic (2000m) at Ellerslie today.

Not only is the six-year-old gelding the $4.20 favourite to win the Group One feature, he is trained by Elliot’s mother Leanne,

who also part owns the horse with her sister Yvonne and mother Jill Ker. “I am on my way to Levin today (Wednesday) to spend a day with the wider family and then Mum and I are travelling back to Hamilton tomorrow,” Elliot said.

“I won’t be doing anything for Christmas. I will probably be sitting in the spa.”

Rock On Wood will also make the Levin to Hamilton journey

ahead of time and will be based at Graeme and Debbie Rogerson’s Tuhikaramea property.

The son of Redwood provided the emerging rider with his maiden Group One success when winning the Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Trentham earlier this month and has trained on well since that performance.

“Mum rang me last week after he galloped and said ‘woohoo’ – he felt really good,” Elliot said.

“She told me that after the Captain Cook he was bucking in his paddock and got straight into his feed, so it’s a pretty encouraging sign.”

Drawn three, Elliot is mindful that the Zabeel Classic could be run sedately, which has undone the back-marker previously.

“He hasn’t got the best record at 2000m. He is always dashing home late or running into a bit of trouble,” Elliot said.

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Westport harness Today at Ashburton raceway

R1 QUAY MARINE SHIP REPAIRS PACE $8500 2000m 11:35 1 Annerie

Craig D Thornley L F O’reilly 2 70 Sharp Lou 3 Rocknizzy Rulz G D Smith 4 90099 Unchanged Memory K G Cameron 5 Dancemyster R T May 6 556x9 Pembrook Tilly B N Orange J F Curtin 7 70x97 Evidently The Hyena J H Abernethy 8 T J Walsh 9 Mrs Beau K B J Borcoskie 10 70 Full Of Desire Neil Burton 11 57x00 Webs Reactor 12 Tas Girl Bromac J R Dunn 13 7598 Caballe Beach R D Close R2 CRITERION HOTEL PACE $8,500 2000m 12:05 1 x0520 Nadira Franco H S Clarke P J Davis 2 Love A Dance Ben Hope 3 80975 Dalness First 4 Melando Chief K G Cameron 5 x890x Charlie’s Ace Gemma Thornley 6 9x040 Drink The Wind G D Smith J B Geddes 7 Lumberjack J W Cox 8 4270 Iron Woman 9 x0090 Pocket Rocknroll B N Orange Craig D Thornley 10 6 Manzini 11 0 Ars Gratia Artis C J Markham 12 00x00 Changeover Jo L F O’reilly 13 0x90x Sa Fact J H Abernethy R3 PROPERTY BROKERS TROT $8500 2600m 12:35 1 47959 Hang On Suzie S J Clarke J B Geddes 2 Lucky Legs 3 48 Dashing Dutchy C Mcdowell 4 0 Moonlight Angel G D Smith 5 53375 Bella Button S D Lethaby J R Dunn 6 x0000 Monaro Mako 7 30280 Maranatha Atlas B N Orange H S Clarke 8 x9887 Tuscan Sun 9 Our Pegasus Pearl D C Morrison Ben Hope 10 00x Tedesco 11 Far More Zealous P J Davis L F O’reilly 12 x8620 Mentalist

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13 4 Kenny Keko Merv Bryers J F Curtin 14 70378 Eilish Hall R4 GRAEME & JOAN MCMASTER MOBILE PACE $8,500 2600m 13:10 1 33864 Betancourt B N Orange 2 90x0x Wayne’s Dream K G Cameron C J Markham 3 4x00x Pennetta T J Walsh 4 x608x Hello Adele 5 2x608 It’s A Laugh J W Cox 6 07x Didjaseethat G D Smith R T May 7 Songbird 8 0x040 Conquistador Kendra Gill 9 68x0 Dennis Denuto R D Close 10 8 Starvin Marvin J R Dunn Ben Hope 11 5 Jacinda Eyre J F Curtin 12 Buddy Reign 13 08x66 Owhatanight P J Davis R5 PAT SCANLON MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE $8500 2600m 13:45 1 6 Wickenheiser J R Dunn Ben Hope 2 Morries Girl B J Borcoskie 3 09x98 Beeps Neil Burton 4 967 President Pat 5 67960 The Black Shadow B N Orange 6 7 Big Mama Morris K G Cameron Kendra Gill 7 Amarla 8 Waite For Mee R T May 9 x2602 Le Pole Dancer P J Davis L F O’reilly 10 9 Flo Motion J F Curtin 11 63658 Kerala Star 12 800 Franco Hatton J W Cox R6 BULLER REFRIGERATION ELECTRICAL PACE $10,000 2000m 14:20 1 76655 Edamfast J H Abernethy 2 97000 Tin Roof Blues L F O’reilly M C Purvis 3 22620 Jenabella J R Dunn 4 73300 The Diva 5 x0000 Precious Sara P J Davis J W Cox 6 82404 Unico Gem 7 02x80 Zippidy Doodah J F Curtin R D Close 8 62830 Terrier K G Cameron 9 97428 Pine Cone

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Matt Markham’s Westport Selections Race 1: Cabelle Beach, Tas Girl Bromac, Dancemyster, Pembrook Tilly Race 2: Dalness First, Manzini, Nadira Franco, Drink The Wind Race 3: Tedesco, Far More Zealous, Mentalist, Bella Button Race 4: Jacinda Eyre, Starvin Marvin, Pennetta, Ohwhatanight Race 5: Wickenheiser, Morries Girl, Flo Motion, The Black Shadow Race 6: Unico Gem, Tombelina, Penelope Bromac, The Diva Race 7: Safe Zone, Myanmar Prince, Rockntommy Rulz, Bettor Believe It Race 8: Ultimate Rocker, Rocknroll Mama, Delma Crze, Shardan Suzie Race 9: Rocknroll Rod, Belmont Major, Fynn Frost, Johnny Eyre Race 10: Terror Maria, Jazelle, Duastar, Bettor Grunter Race 11: Escargo, DD’s Super Stuart, Bright Glow, Chief Of Staff BEST: Ultimate Rocker (Race 8) VALUE: Cabelle Beach (Race 1) 1 0x21x Ford Rule R T May R D Close 2 2156 Canstar J B Geddes 3 6876 Razors Edge P J Davis 4 68082 Johnny Eyre 5 9050 Benjamin Button J H Abernethy 6 6x774 Shillelagh B N Orange K G Cameron 7 67775 Fynn Frost J F Curtin 8 75302 Kruizr 9 1274 Blue Chip Delight J Herbert 10 923x0 Queenofdance G D Smith 11 88865 Homebush Lad Ben Hope 12 28429 Belmont Major J R Dunn 13 4092 Rocknroll Rod J W Cox R10 AFLEX HOMES MOBILE PACE $10,000 2600m 16:40 1 24582 Shezsomethinspecial R T May G D Smith 2 2x045 Jazelle B N Orange 3 55084 Bossmaro K G Cameron 4 95190 Tiger Lou 5 45743 Terror Maria J R Dunn 6 70069 Hes Fast And Furious D A C Roberts 7 89965 Adieu Flirt J H Abernethy 8 90145 Play Ball J F Curtin

J W Cox 9 8641x Fast Ace 10 88651 Hayden Bromac M C Purvis 11 x09x0 Matthew Eyre Ben Hope R D Close 12 58021 Duastar 13 9050 Benjamin Button 14 66143 Bettor Grunter R11 IT@WORK HANDICAP TROT $10,000 2600m 17:20 1 50623 Sods Law J B Geddes 2 x180x Regal Appointment G D Smith Kendra Gill 3 95000 Gotta Ticket J H Abernethy 4 52127 Littlebitoflove 5 66335 Bright Glow I R Cameron 6 07q08 One Over Dover B A Waldron 7 6250l Dd’s Super Stuart J D Markham T J Grant 8 46969 Rachmaninov W E Higgs 9 x0980 Michelle R T May 10 x1000 Thank You 11 4 Kenny Keko J R Dunn 12 13840 Chief Of Staff 13 45169 Escargo K D Townley 14 84293 Prince Teka K G Cameron 15 52101 Mikemaro B N Orange

Today at Wingatui Raceway

Hombre C W Johnson (8) 58.5 Swampman J R Lowry (9) 58.5 Gary D R Bothamley (11) 58.5 C A Campbell (15) (A1) 57 Carisbrook William John T Jonker (12) 57 Raise Ya Cards C R Barnes (14) 56.5 Lugano’s Ace K Asano (5) (A1) 56.5 Robina Joy B M Murray (4) 56.5 Verdigris S L Wynne (3) 56.5 Nevets R D Beeharry (10) (A3) 56.5 Sadler’s Lass R Cuneen (7) 56.5 Chamonix K Mudhoo (1) 55 Belle De Val T R Moseley (13) 55 Miss If Formax K Chowdhoory (2) (A1) 55 Listenlikethieves L Callaway (6) 58.5

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Gerry Joyce G A Jogoo (5) 58.5 He Ain’t Heavy A Bohorun (9) (A3) 58.5 Shanzino T Jonker (1) 58.5 Belindabella K Mudhoo (4) 58 Our Boy Ritchie R Mudhoo (3) (A2) 57.5 Coup Dreamwood Chowdhoory (12) (A1)56 Scandalous C R Barnes (7) 55 Francis Drake S Toolooa (6) (A3) 55 Countess Ruby C Campbell (2) (A1) 54.5 Lady Byron C W Johnson (8) 54 Rumour Has It K Asano (14) (A1) 54 Nippy The Hippy L Callaway (11) 54

9 24400 Meara Mary 57.5 10 9x091 He’s Mi Brother A Bohorun (11) (A3) 57.5 11 77493 Hee’s Our Secret J R Lowry (8) 57.5 12 16240 Bronte Beach A Comignaghi (15) 56 13 81371 Glorious Ocean S L Wynne (18) 56 14 1424x Skaaboom 56 15 10319 Rock Sensation 57 16 3x295 Cabernet 55 17 x1360 Severine 55 R6 Alleviate Admin. Hazlett Stks NZD $50,000 1200m 18 28450 Yamuna 55 Type:OPEN 15:37 19 56137 Montserrat 54.5 1 1x986 Enzo’s Lad L Callaway (9) 60 20 x0005 Selfie 54.5 2 0x601 Prince Oz T R Moseley (2) 58.5 R8 Alleviate Admin. (Bm65) $22,500 1600m16:47 3 57171 Johnny Jones A Comignaghi (3) 57 1 42132 Henley S Toolooa (6) (A3) 60 4 2x115 Wekaforce K Mudhoo (6) 56.5 2 x4l49 Poniard Rohan Mudhoo (7) (A2) 60 5 41400 He Kin Fly R Cuneen (4) 56.5 3 x0x50 Fire Show K Mudhoo (8) 58.5 6 63362 Rocanto S L Wynne (7) 55.5 4 x0007 O’guy K Asano (18) (A1) 58.5 7 x5936 Sheezallmine C W Johnson (1) 53 5 10454 Seriously T R Moseley (5) 58.5 8 49207 Shirley Maude C A Campbell (5) 53 6 92125 Sure Is A Comignaghi (13) 58 9 73422 Khimar War C R Barnes (11) 53 7 x0043 Aristotle S L Wynne (19) 58 K Asano (12) 53 10 4720 Tobilicious 8 7918 Running Man J R Lowry (4) 58 11 14115 Our Girl Gilly K Chowdhoory (13) 53 9 x0041 Ginny C A Campbell (12) (A1) 57 12 9x003 Amastar B M Murray (8) 53 10 45147 Watchmaker K Chowdhoory (11) (A1) 57 13 50419 Waimate Bill A Bohorun (10) 53 11 22x02 Larippa C R Barnes (16) 56.5 R7 Speights (Bm74) $27,500 1400mBM74 16:12 G A Jogoo (15) 56 1 171x2 El Gladiador M E Gestain (12) (A4) 60.5 12 16020 Aquattack 13 88083 Cannoli M E Gestain (14) (A4) 56 2 x0216 Whale Song K Asano (20) (A1) 60.5 14 61705 Vardon Road D Prastiyou (3) 56 3 x3281 Ripnroll K Mudhoo (3) 60 15 x4090 Monash 57.5 59 4 15253 Golden Harvest 16 x07x6 Heidi Hi 54.5 5 x2406 Zabay C A Campbell (6) (A1) 58.5 17 59x00 Havana Heights 54 6 43873 Final Savings G A Jogoo (13) 58.5 18 086x8 Master Lincoln 55.5 7 400x6 Manhattan Flame R Cuneen (5) 58.5 55 8 14x10 Ray’s In Command C W Johnson (14) 58.5 19 0808x Friday Knight 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

R4 Ben Patston Media Hcp NZD $32,500 2200m Type:OPEN 14:26

1 2x593 Wild Jack A Bohorun (8) (A3) 62 2 6x325 Kilowatt K Asano (12) (A1) 60.5 3 1x179 Picture Me Rollin S L Wynne (3) 59 R2 Wingatui Functions Centre 2&3yo NZD $22,500 4 87209 Sitarist A Comignaghi (7) 57.5 5 21221 Beached As Bro K Mudhoo (4) 57 1200m Type:OPEN 13:16 6 3680 Diorissimo B M Murray (9) 56 1 191x Grand Gesture J R Lowry (8) 58.5 7 33348 Dr Velocious Rohan Mudhoo (5) (A2) 56 2 21x1x Chokito R D Beeharry (6) (A3) 57.5 8 89081 Nopele G A Jogoo (1) 56 57.5 3 6x415 Ceddy Smith S L Wynne (3) 9 4538 Sister Monica T R Moseley (6) 54.5 4 66211 The Gift K Asano (9) (A1) 56.5 10 23186 Nesta C W Johnson (11) 54.5 5 63854 Lovebug M E Gestain (10) (A4) 56.5 11 61027 Asathought C A Campbell (10) (A1) 54 6 Fangio R Cuneen (1) 56 12 34113 Chitter Chat R D Beeharry (2) (A3) 54 7 8x Fantasea Rohan Mudhoo (7) (A2) 56 8 7x Our Clarry G A Jogoo (2) 56 R5 Waikouaiti Races 16/1 (Bm65) $22,500 1200m Type: 9 535x2 Ohio Showgirl K Chowdhoory (4) (A1) 55.5 BM65 15:02 10 1x754 Petty’s Legacy C R Barnes (5) 55.5 1 x0756 Exuberant R D Beeharry (14) (A3) 61.5 R3 Champions Day 6 Feb (Bm65) $22,500 2200m 13:51 2 15089 Ricky Baker B M Murray (18) 59.5 3 5816 Straight Sets S L Wynne (19) 59.5 1 22602 Ying Resolute T R Moseley (13) 59.5 4 022x7 Plutonium L Callaway (5) 58.5 2 9010x Colossal A Comignaghi (10) 58.5

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10 88500 Canardly Remember Ben Hope J D Harrington 11 58610 Jeremy Wells Craig D Thornley 12 x6525 Tombelina 13 51980 Penelope Bromac R T May 14 08x00 Rafa Novak 15 4478 Kiwi X Factor G D Smith T J Walsh 16 x23x7 Malinka B N Orange 17 12352 Boilover R7 APPARELMASTER PACE $10,000 2000m 14:55 1 72212 Scelta Uno G D Smith K G Cameron 2 75x55 Sonic Reign 3 5x0x0 Myanmar Prince J F Curtin 4 61082 Krystal Delight Ben Hope 5 3918 Kingsdown Atom R T May 6 72442 Rake B N Orange P J Davis 7 x5197 Golden Lace R D Close 8 5 Martin John 9 3323 Bettor Believe It Craig D Thornley 10 09x7x Frosty Reception L F O’reilly 11 20x04 Garry’s Legacy J R Dunn Alana Cameron 12 028x5 Quarterback 13 31306 Peter Forsberg J H Abernethy J D Markham 14 90580 Go Davey 15 70069 Hes Fast And Furious D A C Roberts 16 21 Safe Zone 17 479x5 Rockntommy Rulz J W Cox R8 KAWATIRI PALMS BEACH PARK MOBILE PACE $10,000 2600m 15:30 1 08x00 Rafa Novak C Mcdowell 2 8749x Olde Oak Emma B N Orange 3 x0343 Shardan Suzie L F O’reilly 4 90x90 Donegal Carnbouy Alana Cameron 5 0x379 Speciale Uno J F Curtin 6 83965 Maria Kirilenko J H Abernethy 7 8370x Franco Sherborne Gemma Thornley 8 58840 Contractual Issues G D Smith Jordan Simpson 9 8980x Laterintheday 10 6395x Ultimate Rocker R T May 11 8214 Rocknroll Mama J R Dunn J W Cox 12 09x46 Delma Craze R9 PULSE ENERGY WESTPORT CUP $20,000 3200m 16:05

Wingatui gallops

R1 Alleviate Administration Mdn NZD $10,000 1400m 3 4 Type:MDN 12:41

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Champion jockey Chris Johnson is chasing the winners at Wingatui.

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Secret Sound C W Johnson (13) 58 Our Rosette K Chowdhoory (2) (A1) 57.5 Not Usual Litening A Comignaghi (12) 57.5 Giveherago C R Barnes (17) 57 Imakeepa K Asano (11) (A1) 57 56.5 Ripa Ruby Arnage M E Gestain (9) (A4) 56

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Authentic Charm D R Bothamley (8) 56 Blue Eyed Susie C Campbell (16) (A1) 56 Ocean Point K Mudhoo (1) 55.5 57.5 Full Of Grace Deceptio Visus R Mudhoo (10) (A2) 56.5 Johnnie Redmond 55.5 Out Of Aces 54 Epic Dreamer 54

Ellerslie gallops Today at Ellerslie Raceway

R1 Blue Bubble Taxis Hcp $50,000 1400m Type:OPEN 12:30 1 120 The Mitigator S M Mc Kay (3) 62 2 5x007 Amarula 57 3 8x448 Battle Time M Kareem (2) (A3) 54 4 4x341 Star Of Bombay C J Grylls (4) 54 5 6x316 Raposa Rapida D S Johnson (8) 54 6 48326 Money Trail M Hashizume (1) (A2) 54 7 97963 Braavos J J Fawcett (7) 54 8 41001 Our Alley Cat S T Collett (5) 54 R2 Dunstan Feeds C’ship Qual-Bm74 $50,000 2200m Type:BM74 13:05 1 38220 Orakei Overlord Hashizume (12) (A2)62.5 2 x0144 Swords Drawn O P Bosson (5) 60 3 43745 Sweet Clementine A Calder (14) 58.5 4 x6070 Za Za Gabor C J Grylls (8) 58.5 5 16100 Plushenko S R Weatherley (10) 58.5 6 42712 Because T L Newman (9) (A2) 57.5 7 15025 Rising Renown J J Fawcett (7) 57 8 12781 Cassio M Kareem (6) (A3) 56.5 9 x9103 Monlula V A Colgan (11) 56.5 10 10477 Wordsworth R T Elliot (2) 55.5 11 x3083 Couturiere S T Collett (4) 55 12 33325 Super Gee D S Johnson (3) 55 13 2373 Flomiline S M Mc Kay (1) 54.5 14 0x023 Iskander E Mc Call (13) (A3) 54 R3 Skycity 2yo $50,000 1100m Type:OPEN 13:40 1 112 Follow Your Dreams M Mcnab (9) 58.5 2 1x Palamos O P Bosson (8) 57.5 3 1x Sophisticardo T N Harris (12) 57.5 4 236 King Of Reds S M Mc Kay (2) 56 5 2 Sneaky Shark D S Johnson (4) 56 6 4 Bergheim S R Weatherley (10) 56 56 7 4 Coyote 8 Burgundy Dancer L H Satherley (15) 56 9 6 Berbizier 56 10 2217 Miss Ipenema A Calder (6) 55.5 11 4 Beldarra L G Innes (13) 54 12 5 Lady Pristina S T Collett (11) 54

13 3 Dragon’s Kiss C J Grylls (7) 54 14 3x Seven Twenty M Hashizume (5) (A2) 54 The Night King 56 15 16 8 The Charging S C Spratt (1) 56 54 17 9x7 Molinara R4 Auckland Co-Op Taxis (Bm74) $50,000 1200m Type: BM74 14:15 1 41x07 Acutus V A Colgan (8) 61.5 2 84987 New York Jazz 61.5 3 x1752 Ripped A Calder (5) 57.5 4 36x1x Pimms ‘N’ Pearls L G Innes (10) 57 5 47327 Je Suis Tiger J J Fawcett (6) 56.5 6 60892 Mumms Jewel T Newman (1) (A2) 56.5 7 40x61 Appellant A C Goindasamy (12) (A1) 56 8 1x036 O’charm S C Spratt (3) 56 9 x4642 Showboat D J Danis (2) (A2) 56 10 211x2 Vamos Bebe 56 11 112 Entriviere D S Johnson (7) 55.5 12 32531 Lookseasy M Hashizume (4) (A2) 55.5 R5 Hallmark Stud Hcp $60,000 1200m OPEN 14:50 1 12x73 Its Destinys Child A Calder (4) 60 2 17132 Monaco T L Newman (9) 60 3 x3343 Vigor Winner T N Harris (1) 58.5 4 13x05 Rocket Fuel S T Collett (5) 56 5 169x9 Love Squirrels L G Innes (3) 55.5 6 84987 New York Jazz J J Fawcett (8) 54 7 5x441 Breezon S C Spratt (6) 53.5 8 6x221 Familia C J Grylls (10) 53 9 x5141 Madam Hass S R Weatherley (7) 53 10 211x2 Vamos Bebe D S Johnson (2) 53 R6 Shaw’s Wire Ropes Uncle Remus $60,000 1400m Type:OPEN 15:25 1 83511 Opalescence J J Fawcett (2) 58.5 2 211 Brando O P Bosson (8) 58.5 3 124x3 Play That Song D S Johnson (4) 57.5 4 1925x Suffused L G Innes (7) 57.5 5 15x The Irishman M Mcnab (5) 57.5 6 1x435 Tokorangi A Calder (9) 55.5

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R9 Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic $200,000 2000m Type:OPEN 17:15 1 7x211 Rock On Wood R T Elliot (3) 59 59 2 64599 Tiptronic S C Spratt (6) 59 3 x3231 Gino Severini M Mcnab (1) 4 28 Charles Road C J Grylls (10) 59 5 x5401 In A Twinkling O P Bosson (2) 59 6 x0070 On The Rocks S T Collett (11) 59 59 7 1335 Vadavar T N Harris (7) 59 8 x7x21 Vernanme C K Ormsby (8) 57 9 x2112 Concert Hall V A Colgan (9) 57 10 x2662 Supera D S Johnson (4) 7 14 Illumination C J Grylls (3) 55.5 57 11 x6016 Fiscal Fantasy L G Innes (5) 14 46212 Secret Amour 54 8 21 So Gorgeous S T Collett (10) 55.5 15 x7072 Virtuoso Lad A Goindasamy (14) (A1) 54 R10 Barfoot & Thompson (Bm65) $50,000 1400m Type: 55.5 9 16 One More Time 16 2x133 Mouton S M Mc Kay (1) 54 BM65 17:53 10 253 El Roseay S R Weatherley (1) 54 54 17 96843 Manrico 1 108x6 Giant Gem T N Harris (13) 60 54 18 22155 Lord Painton L H Satherley (3) R7 Stella Artois C’ship Final $80,000 1500m Type: 2 96843 Manrico T L Newman (1) (A2) 59.5 19 210x5 Light Brocade 54 SPEC 16:00 3 367x7 Memories Only S R Weatherley (4) 59.5 20 4x047 Loose Cannon 54 1 x1121 Super Strike A Calder (2) 60 4 40x44 O’he Can C J Grylls (7) 59.5 21 26x77 Medalza 54 2 x2211 Marroni O P Bosson (15) 57.5 5 x0x02 Silent Truth L G Innes (9) 58 22 x3317 Foodie King 54 3 2x243 Hasabro S R Weatherley (12) 54.5 6 4x047 Loose Cannon M Mcnab (14) 57.5 4 86723 Royal Prince D J Danis (22) 54.5 R8 Eight Carat Classic $100,000 1600m Type:OPEN 7 26x77 Medalza S T Collett (8) 57.5 5 x1811 Arrivederci 54 8 45120 Sussex J J Fawcett (6) 57.5 16:35 6 46562 Jakkalbomb 54 D S Johnson (3) 57.5 9 x10x2 Tabata 1 65102 De La Terre R T Elliot (14) 56.5 7 52211 Deep Beauty C J Grylls (21) 54 10 32x75 Three Sixty C K Ormsby (5) 57.5 2 23x62 Moana C K Ormsby (11) 56.5 8 22114 Edit L G Innes (8) 54 11 22155 Lord Painton O P Bosson (15) 57 3 5126x Sweet Anna M Mcnab (8) 56.5 9 21341 Mai Tai D S Johnson (9) 54 12 54802 Rusavy M Hashizume (10) (A2) 57 4 x2322 Helsinki D S Johnson (9) 56.5 10 10334 Make Time 54 13 250x9 Tiny Terror C Dell (16) 57 5 513 Fleetwood Maca A Calder (3) 56.5 11 5x953 Quick Preview S T Collett (17) 54 14 97853 Makabar R Beemud (11) (A4) 56.5 6 21 Amarelinha O P Bosson (12) 56.5 12 91356 Wild West 54 L H Satherley (2) 55.5 7 1 Cheaperthandivorce V Colgan (10) 56.5 15 44x72 Laurant 13 0x461 Mighty Aslan S C Spratt (19) 54 16 30x60 William Tell M Kareem (12) (A3) 55 8 6371x Royce Roca S M Mc Kay (4) 56.5

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, December 26, 2020

March 202O At the end of each year, Guardian staff choose the best of the year’s photos to share with you all and reminisce.

Above – A long-standing record in the under 16 1/2 boys’ 100m fell to Charlie Brown on Mount Hutt College Athletics Day. Left – The Methven Golf Club celebrating winning the Coleridge Cup.

Above – Jacob Fahey braved the cooler temperatures for the annual pond swim.

Above – Sandra Keith was in red hot form leading her team to victory in the National Fours.

Left – After a glittering career Julia Grant called time on professional racing.

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Horse trainers around Mid Canterbury began preparations for a return to racing following lockdown.

Multisport athlete Braden Currie was forced to change a few habits when lockdown curtailed his season.

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Greg Trudgeon

Local hockey player Anna Gray won signed merchandise from the Black Sticks as part of a lockdown giveaway.

Rising women’s rugby player Mel Puckett was forced to put her career on hold due to injury.

Since publishing our feature to acknowledge being in business for more than 65 years, then following up with a branding package in the Ashburton Guardian, new clients have rolled in the door. We recommend all businesses to advertise in the Ashburton Guardian, even if you are run off your feet, to increase your growth

Fijian rugby player, Michael Hennings came to NZ to play for the Combined Schools 1st XV, but had to put things on hold when rugby was postponed.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, December 26, 2020

SITUATIONS VACANT

Advertising Representative You will be selling into our newspaper, monthly rural publication and community app. Delivering great local content & news around the district and South Island.

Enabling local clients to promote their businesses effectively, through a variety of media.

The skills required for this position include: • Great knowledge and passion for ALL things sales & customer service • Sales and office experience • Good level of English, both verbal and written • Organised and confident • A great personality and enjoy dealing with people In return, we will provide you with an attractive base salary and uncapped commission structure.

The application form will include these questions: • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?

• Do you have experience in a sales role?

• Do you have customer service experience?

• Do you have experience working towards targets and KPIs? • Do you have experience in a cold calls sales environment?

If this is you, please send your CV and cover letter to: Sonia Gill, Sales Manager, PO Box 77, Ashburton 7740 Or email sonia.g@theguardian.co.nz Applications close Thursday, January 14, 2021 Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and a current New Zealand driver’s licence.

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

Local Democracy Reporter – Ashburton Are you an outstanding reporter looking for a new challenge in public-interest journalism?

Ashburton Guardian, with the support of RNZ and NZ On Air, is hiring a multimedia journalist to join the Local Democracy Reporting (LDR) programme.

You will be covering local authorities and other publiclyfunded organisations, but also going out and talking to the people affected by these organisations’ decisions, sharing their stories, and coming up with your own stories on similar topics.

You will report to Ashburton Guardian’s Editor. You will receive extra training and support from RNZ, and your work will be made available at the same time to all of the programme’s media partners, including RNZ. We are looking for someone with as many of the following qualities as possible. You don’t need all of these to apply, but you do need to have at least two years’ experience in daily news journalism.

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Moore Street Medical Centre, 254 Moore Street, Ashburton, will be the duty practice Saturday(Boxing day) until 8am Sunday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Three Rivers Health, Allens Road, Ashburton, will be the duty practice for Sunday until 8am Monday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Three Rivers Health, Allens Road, Ashburton, will be the duty practice for Monday until 8amTuesday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Please bring your Community Services Card. All non New Zealanders should bring their passport with them, New Zealanders should bring some form of ID.

Methven & Rakaia Area

MOTORING

WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308 6737.

PERSONAL

TO the Countdown blackberry jam lady. Would you like a coffee? Popeye 169.

Make contact through the Guardian reception.

PUBLIC NOTICES

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

GRAZING

Weekend Services

DUTY DOCTORS

HIRE

GENERAL hire.

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

Open Monday-Friday 7am - 6pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am 12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

This is a full-time role for a fixed term. Assistance with relocation costs may be considered.

Applications close 31 December 2020. Your CV, cover letter, work samples, etc should be sent to Matt.M@theguardian.co.nz Visit RNZ’s website for more information about the LDR service: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr

LAMB Grazing wanted.

Good prices paid. Please TWO Asian lady special, phone Jason 0274 288 402. good massage, excellent service. in/out calls.

Phone 022 572 5823.

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.

May Brothers Contracting Ltd is an agricultural contracting business based 10 min from Methven, Mid Canterbury.

We are currently looking for a skilled and hardworking Tractor Operator to work in the cultivation part of our business with two years’ experience in the agricultural sector.

The successful applicant will operate one of our four seed drills and other cultivation implements.

Apart from drilling, daily tasks involved in the role are: raking, mowing, windrowing, baling, chopping, cultivating, fodderbeet harvesting, truck driving, and other general agricultural activities.

Show initiative and flexibility by assisting in other areas of operation as needed. Ensure vehicles and machinery used is maintained in a safe operating state.

Comply at all times with the health and safety requirements.

The position can start early January.

Applicants must be able to work as part of a team as well as unsupervised, should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa, two years’ experience within the agricultural sector, full clean driver’s licence.

Pre employment drug testing will be required. Applicants must be able to pass a police and drug check and have an up-to-date CV with current and contactable references If it sounds like you, please send us your CV and covering letter to: office@maybrothers.co.nz

Able to spot a strong story and make it come alive for your audience Able to meet the highest standards of accuracy, fairness and balance Understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o Waitangi Knowledge of te reo Māori Knowledge of local government processes Excellent writing skills

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

MEDICAL SERVICES

FULL TIME AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY OPERATOR

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 nurses who are trained to assess health problems and offer advice over the phone. The service is free and confidential.

Pharmacies

WANTED

RECORDS, tapes and Hi fi gear wanted.

Excellent prices paid.

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

PROFESSIONAL couple (ex-Ashburton) are returning home for work assignment from January 11 for about a fortnight.

Would appreciate the opportunity to house sit in Ashburton, cats no problem. We would look after your valuable home. Please ring or text 027-3541234.

Thank you.

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency Direct dials to a volunteer.

Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - 2pm, outside of these hours leave a message.

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

Alcohol Drug Help Line

Information Centre

Call us free on (0800 787 797).

Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days.

Wises Pharmacy, Countdown Complex, East Street, Lifeline will be open from 9am - 1pm Saturday, from 10am - 1pm Toll-free: 0800 353 353.

Sunday, public holidays 10am - 1pm Countdown Pharmacy, Ashburton South, 2 East Street, OMMUNITY ERVICES open from 9am - 8pm daily.

Art Gallery 327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133.

Ashburton Rest Homes Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Please contact directly for hours.

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Emergency Dentist

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

HELPLINE SERVICES

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Ashburton Museum

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Public Library

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

Sunday: 1pm - 4pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous

EA Networks Centre - Pools

Mental Health - Call free on 0800 222 955.

Ashburton Operations Centre

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 For weekend and emergency services please phone Support. Phone 03 364 8791 Methven Medical Centre on 302 8105 or Rakaia Medical Victims Support Group Centre on 303 5002 for details on how to access the 24hr - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846). after-hours service each weekend.

Available now

A 40 page colour booklet featuring the history of over 30 houses in Methven township.

Set out as a walk around the town (with map) it can also be used to discover Methven history a bit at a time. $10 per booklet.

Methven Museum, 60 Main St, Methven.

Hours: 2-4 Tuesday & Friday.

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

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

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

ANIMAL SERVICES Dog, Stock & Noise Control

Ashburton District Council 03 307 7700 - 24hr service.

Animal Welfare Centre

All enquiries - phone 308 4432 or 027 3329286.

Veterinarians

ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 0276 838 000, 149 Cameron Street, Ashburton: Duty vet: Ben Hallenstein.

Full emergency service all weekend.

VET ENT RIVERSIDE - Ph 03 308 2321, 1 Smallbone Drive, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies.

VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Ph 03 307 5195, Cnr East Street and Seafield Road, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies.

CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, West Street Clinic, West Street, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Cody Wong.

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

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Daily Diary

2020

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26

Static displays with collections of up to 30 aircraft and memorabilia. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. (not public holidays).

10am - 12pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald. - (Closed - reopens 16 January 2021).

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

9am - 12pm ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. Some stall holders will have lovely gifts, plants, woodwork and more. West Street Car Park.

9am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON FARMERS MARKET. Some stall holders will have locally grown fresh produce. North end of West Street Car Park.

9am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27

10am ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Morning worship, all welcome, 67 Cass Street, Ashburton.

8am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH.

10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH.

Holy Communion, Park Street.

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH.

Holy Communion, Park Street.

10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY.

Worship service. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

10.00am HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH.

Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven.

Morning worship at Oxford Street, led by Rev Johanna Warren. All welcome. 65 Oxford Street.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM.

10am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

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2. Forms MUST be signed by an authorised representative of the organisation concerned.

3. A separate form MUST be submitted for each future event and may be lodged with the Guardian as far in advance as desired. For example: A club which meets monthly may submit, say, 12 separate forms simultaneously – one pertaining to each meeting scheduled over the following 12 months.

4. The organisation acknowledges that no responsibility for errors or omissions will be accepted by the Guardian Company.

Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

Morning Worship, led by Rev Eric Mattock, all welcome, Sinclair Centre, Park Street.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 28

Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Methven.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM.

10am - 4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY.

Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29

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

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

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Walking group meets outside church. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

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

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LOCKSMITHS / DOOR REPAIRERS • Ashburton based locksmiths • Keys, door locks, padlocks • Window stays and latches • Sliding/bifold door rollers • WE REPAIR ALL

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Keeping your property protected with a security camera system from Masterguard

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

HEAT PUMPS KEEP YOUR HOME THE PERFECT TEMPERATURE ALL YEAR ROUND

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

Lifestyle

Let’s start the conversation call 0800 764 846 455 West Street, Ashburton Email: ashburton@smith-sons.co.nz or visit: smithandsons.co.nz

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ASHBURTON LEARNING CENTRE Do you need help with:

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Contact the Centre Phone 308 5322 Corner Park and Havelock Street, Ashburton

We service and repair all makes and models of sewing machines and overlockers Open 7 Days | P 03 307 6277 | Main South Road, Tinwald | www.anniesquilts.co.nz

Saturday, December 26, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

IN MEMORIAM

HARRIS, Tim – 29/12/1957 - 27/12/2016 I watch you everyday, I am always very near, I know deep in your heart you realise I am here.

I watch you while you sleep, In your bed at home; I hear you when you speak to me, when you are on your own.

You cannot understand the reason why I have gone, But I will never leave you, I am there to keep you strong.

Talk to me, I hear you, Though you may not see we share an unbroken bond that will always be.

Death won't keep us apart for our love is forever, just remember me in your heart and one day we will be together.

Live your life and live it full, don't waste a single day.

Remember I am always with you every step of the way.

Always loved and forever missed. You will always remain in our hearts. Shirley, the late Keith and the late Ngaire, Rosy, Carolyn, Richard, Robert, Merran, Lenny, Trina, Wayne, Emelia, Michael, Issy and all his amazing friends.

Dance forever.

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DEATHS KERR Veronica Lucy, on December 23, 2020.

Passed away peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 90 years.

Loved daughter of the late Annie and John Kerr.

Much loved sister of Bernadette (Ashburton), and Arthur, Anne, Molly, Jim, Joe, Bill, Lex, and Sister Maureen (all deceased).

Loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Kerr family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Veronica’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Wednesday December 30 commencing at 11.00am Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. Recitation of the Rosary will be at the Church on Tuesday 29 December at 6.30pm.

DEATHS

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Click Funerals

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Funerals

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Office and Chapel Corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton

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Ph 307 7433

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

Clip this form, fill in the applicable details and hand in to our LEVEL 3 office on Burnett Street.

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

For just $10!* Book your birthday greeting, including a photo, for just $10! Ten words only.* (Under 12 children’s birthday greetings remain FREE) *Terms and conditions apply.

P: 03 307 7900 | E: classifieds@theguardian.co.nz Level 3, Somerset House, 161 Burnett Street

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

FOR PEACE OF MIND Jo Metcalf

We Help Save Lives We help save lives every day through the research and development of improved diagnosis, better prediction and treatment of heart disease in our hospital and community.

Find out how you can help by visiting: www.otago.ac.nz/chchheart A University of Otago Centre of Research Excellence

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