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DAN’S READY FOR THE FINAL PUSH The arms and legs are getting a little bit sore and the eyes seem to get a little heavier by the minute, but a determined Dan Hopkins is showing no signs of walking away with his target firmly in sight.

Hopkins, this morning, is into the final stages of a gruelling 65-hour bowls marathon in which he’s hoping to raise funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis with the final bowl set to be bowled around lunchtime today.

“Surprisingly, I don’t actually feel too bad,” Hopkins said yesterday afternoon 40 hours into the challenge.

“The legs are a little bit sore, but I’m probably better than what I thought I would be at this point.”

Hopkins did credit his spritely nature down to the work of the Motus Ashburton team who had been down to do a few running repairs on the body in between bowls.

“That loosened things up a fair bit, it was really good – I think they’re coming back again too which will really help going into the final stage.”

Helping Hopkins through the challenge, which began on Wednesday night – is a hoard of Mid Canterbury bowlers who have been calling into the Hampstead Bowling Club and playing their role by bowling with him for a few hours at a time.

“It’s been great, the support has been immense so far,” Hopkins said in between bowls.

“Those night-time hours would be a bit lonely without them, that’s for sure.”

Hopkins was using the opportunity in between deliveries to take a seat – but quickly realised that was doing more damage than good with the body relaxing and eyes starting to droop.

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“I’m better up on my feet and trying to keep moving.”

This morning Hopkins will enter the final straight of the challenge in which he has set out to achieve. He’s got company up until 11am, the start of the final hour, but from then he’ll be inviting some of his sponsors and supporters on to the green to play with him until the clock runs down.

“I actually think sunrise is going to be the toughest point in the final stretch, like you’re getting close, but there is still a fair way to go from there.”

It’ll be into the bar for a quick drink once the bowls are finished and then home for a shower and a quick sleep before returning to the bowling club on Saturday night for the official auction with an impressive array of items up for grabs.

“Then there will be a chance to get a proper rest.”

For Hopkins, raising funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis is something near to his heart as he has been personally impacted by the condition for many years.

His 17-year-old daughter Caitlin was diagnosed with CF at 12 weeks.

“It’s pretty tough,” he said earlier in the week.

“In the early days when Caitlin was born, she had not too bad health for a start.

“That was pretty hard to take when you’re told there is something seriously wrong with your child it was not an easy thing to hear.”

The condition means a rigorous daily treatment regime including chest physiotherapy, oral, nebulised and occasionally intravenous antibiotics, and taking enzyme tablets with food.

His challenge has drawn national attention with news channels appearing in Ashburton on Thursday to document his attempt.

I actually think sunrise is going to be the toughest point in the final stretch, like you’re getting close, but there is still a fair way to go from there

Dan Hopkins in action at the Hampstead Bowling Club yesterday.

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Signalling a new era in elderly housing, as Ashburton mayor Neil Brown hands over the keys for the council’s Mona Square units to Ashburton Haven Housing Trust chair Jackie Girvan. With them are trust members (from left) Matt Marshall and Neil Donaldson and district councillors Carolyn Cameron and Diane Rawlinson.

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Everyone wins in housing deal

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

With the simple act of handing over a bunch of keys, a new era in community housing for older people in Ashburton was born.

A deal has been struck between the Ashburton District Council and the Ashburton Housing and Support Trust, one that will see eight old flats demolished and replaced with 17 new units that will be available for rent by over 60s of limited means.

The council acquired the flats from Housing New Zealand in 1982, but the cost of meeting new tenancy laws meant upgrading the units was not viable, mayor Neil Brown said.

“The housing trust came to us looking for land, we had these

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flats at the end of their useful life and we were able to come to an arrangement that will work well for everyone and for the community,” he said.

The land has been leased to the trust for 50 years and in return the community would have an affordable housing complex that ran to 17 modern units, rather than eight older flats, Brown said.

“The housing trust is doing this for the community and this location is a nice place to live, beside a park and close to town.

This deal is a win-win for both parties.”

Tenants from the Mona Square units have been relocated to other council-owned properties.

The council will soon review its elderly housing policy (it currently owns about 100 units)

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and while no decisions had been made, Brown said he couldn’t rule out more deals like the one with the housing trust.

“We do know we need to spend a lot on the units we have and we have to ask if this is the best the council can do, that’s something we will discuss.”

The partnership between the council and the housing trust was a good example of the council not needing to be the organisation that provided a service, in this case it was the enabler by providing the land and letting the trust build the units and become the landlord, council chief executive Hamish Riach said.

“We have an open mind for the future. This is a special deal and this outcome is what we want because it doesn’t matter who delivers the service,” he said.

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The new units will be built in clusters of two and three and will be available to over 60s, couples or individuals, who have limited assets. Rentals will be between market rates and those charged in the council’s elderly housing units.

Trust chair Jackie Girvan said that demolition of the flats fronting Cass Street would take place in the new year, with the first five units likely to be ready for tenants in about a year.

How quickly the remaining units were built would depend on funding and the trust was working through a number of options around this, she said.

“A lot of people who have never had private ownership of a home can’t afford market rent. this is why the trust is here. There is a clear demand as we already have

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nine people who are ready to shift in now.”

The trust bought nine units that were part of the Cameron Courts retirement home complex in 2018. Four of those still have tenants under right to occupy contracts while five are owned outright by the trust and have been let. The right to occupy units will be bought by the trust when occupants elect to move out.

It offers a wrap-around service with its housing complexes that includes access to a registered nurse and housekeeping services such as window cleaning and lawn and garden maintenance.

The trust is not a social housing provider and tenants pay their own rent and its goal is to have 100 housing units spread across a number of urban sites.

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In brief Library positions Staffing numbers have been boosted at the Ashburton Library under a 100 per cent subsidy scheme funded by the National LIbrary. Three new staff have been recruited to work in digital access and community engagement and an application will be made to secure a fourth person.

Santa Hunt The annual Santa hunt by torchlight will be held in the Ashburton Museum on December 16. The event starts that evening and cnildren will be able to continue hunting for Santas during December and January.

Mt Hutt hall plaque An plaque marking the historic value of the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall will be placed at its main entry.

This has been donated by the Methven Historical Society

Animal emergency care

Record numbers graduate A record number of 16 teachers graduated at a ceremony in Ashburton recently after completing their two years of in-school training. The NZEI Mid Canterbury dinner was held at Trott’s Garden and as well as celebrating the completion of the new teachers’ training, the dinner marked the retirement of two long-serving teachers John Hooper from Borough School and Jacqui Bonnington from Hampstead School. Guest speaker at the event was NZEI national secretary Paul Gaulter.

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Christmas tree spectacular

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

Christmas trees of all shapes and sizes have taken over the Ashburton Event Centre.

The trees have been created and decorated by community groups, organisations and businesses as an early festive celebration.

The event is the brainchild of Ashburton County Lions, with members determined to do something to create an extra bright Christmas event in what has been an extraordinary year.

Organiser Marie McAnulty and her team put out the call for entries and they flooded in with about 40 trees dotted around the event centre foyers and auditorium.

“It’s about creating an affordable event because Covid-19 has caused a lot of

stress, both financially and emotionally for families,” she said.

The rules were simple – an artificial tree, bought or built from scratch and decorations that were limited only by your imagination. And imaginations ran wild, with a giant tree cut out of hardwood and decorated by students of the Life Academy and others that were spectacular takes on the traditional tree.

The trees were judged on Thursday afternoon and the winners announced on Friday night at an opening ceremony.

In addition to the forest of trees, there were a range of stalls selling Christmas goodies and gifts.

The Christmas tree forest is open until 3pm today and Lions club members are anticipating an influx of visitors when the town’s Santa parade wraps up.

Right – Brooke, 4, and Lacey Proffit, 2, with the Ashburton Plunket Christmas tree, one of about 40 on display in the Ashburton Event Centre.

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An animal welfare management plan has been developed for the Ashburton District, with the Ashburton A&P showgrounds designated as a shelter for domestic animals during a civil emergency. An approach has also been made to the Ashburton Racecourse to take on a similar role.

Animal control Over the past three months 10 infringement notices have been issued to dog owners, 24 dogs have been seized by dog control contractors with all but one of those reunited with its owner.

Three dogs were rehomed and 25 barking dog notices were issued over the period.

River crossing The council’s river crossing project that saw Ashburton’s sewer line beneath the Ashburton River replaced, has been hailed a success. The work, one of the most challenging jobs the council has undertaken, came in with a saving of $500,000 on budget.

Walking, cycling The district’s draft walking and cycling strategy has attracted 68 submissions. These will be heard on January 20 and 21.

Axings disappoint Classics teachers say they are disappointed by an announcement to drop the subject from NCEA Level 1, and cut Latin from NCEA entirely. Minister of Education Chris Hipkins announced a series of changes to NCEA level 1 on Thursday to address what he described as an increase in “specialisation”, which was causing students to narrow their options too soon. The changes, which are expected to come into effect in 2023, follow a review into NCEA and consultation with thousands of New Zealanders, from within and outside the sector.

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Well equipped to help save lives

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

Thanks to the generosity of the Ashburton branch of Red Cross, New Zealand Hospice Mid Canterbury now has a new defibrillator.

Local Red Cross president Shelia Graham and vice-president Jan Dowie handed over the brand new defibrillator valued at $5500 on Wednesday.

Along with the defibrillator Red Cross also sent along their Mid South Canterbury trainer Donna Hitchcox to show Hospice Ashburton manager of volunteer services Belinda Brand how to use it.

Hitchcox started by reassuring Brand that you cannot do anything wrong.

The AED machine, she explained, will only deliver a shock to someone if their heart is in fact defibrillating.

Defibrillating, as Hitchcox explained it, is when the heart is behaving hysterically and needs a shock to get it back into a normal rhythm. Much like slapping the face of a hysterical person, she said.

“It can sense if the heart is beating normally or not, and if not it will say ‘shock not required’.”

Hitchcox said the machine speaks in a clear male voice as it has been proven that the low, slow tone of a male voice goes a long way to calming those about to use the defibrillator.

The calm voice starts the instructions from the moment the bright orange box is opened.

Hospice Ashburton manager of volunteer services Belinda Brand (left) with Red Cross defibrillator instructor Donna Hitchcox, president of Ashburton Red Cross Shelia Graham (standing) and vice-president Jan Dowie.

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If a step is not done, instructions are repeated, if still not done Hitchcox said he, as Hitchcox refers to the AED, then assumes you do not know how to do it and breaks it down further.

“He will never rush through steps and leave the user behind.”

The AED machine can be used on any age.

“He cannot tell the age of a per-

son, but he can sense the size of the heart and will adjust charge levels accordingly.”

As part of the training Hitchcox suggested that Brand makes up an emergency kit to sit beside the machine and should contain a dry razor, as the sticky pads have trouble sticking to very hairy chests, strong scissors to cut away clothing and a towel or

facecloth, to dry the patient.

“A heart attack patient’s skin is often damp and clammy, so having a towel handy to dry their chest off will help the pads to connect to the skin. If you don’t have one use whatever’s handy, like the bottom of your own shirt for example.”

Ideally CPR should be done by one person while someone else

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is getting the defibrillator sorted and calling 111.

“Cutting the clothing, drying or shaving the skin and putting on the pads, all has to be done around the person doing CPR which should only stop when the machine says to.

“If you are alone use the AED first, then put your phone on speaker and call 111.”

Hitchcox explains if the heart goes back into a normal rhythm the machine will say “shock not required” and start going bip, bib, bib, bib like a heart monitor machine.

“When that happens, leave the person hooked up to the machine, put them into the recovery position, and wait for the ambulance staff to arrive.”

“If not he will tell you to continue CPR and when the time is right, he says ‘clear’ and will administer a second slightly stronger shock.”

Thanks to the generosity of the Ashburton Red Cross the Hospice machine also came with an additional $200 CPR device.

This palm-sized attachment rests on the person’s chest during CPR and senses how well it is being delivered.

When you carry out CPR you are acting as the person’s heart and pumping oxygen up to the brain, the brain can only survive without oxygen for three minutes, Hitchcox said.

“The machine sets the right rhythm by chanting press, press, press, and if you are to slow, to shallow or to fast, he will let you know.”

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RDA wraps up for the year It has been a stop-start year for the children and volunteers at Riding for the Disabled (RDA) thanks to various Covid-19 lockdowns, but that didn’t stop them all from having a great time at their end of year break-up on Wednesday. It was smiles all round as each rider was presented with a personalised certificate of merit and got to shake the hand of Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown. The children were recognised for being happy, gentle riders, having nice manners, showing confidence and a great attitude and excellent communication skills. Ruby Hands took out the most improved of the year certificate. Committee chairman Brian Early thanked everybody involved with the charity. “It costs about $93,000 per year to keep this place going, so we depend a lot on donations from the Lions and grants from Lotto, etc.” He also spoke about Covid-19 lockdown levels wreaking havoc on their finances, which meant the group had to turn to more fundraising to cover some of the shortfall. Their latest garages sale efforts held at the Ashburton Racecourse, netted them $1200 the first day and $800 the second. Like the children, the RDA horses get to have a holiday now too, so everybody can come back fresh for 2021.

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Year 10 prize list 2020 General Awards

Jackson Adcock Application and Effort Harvey Apolonio Application and Effort Shimee Araguas Excellence in Japanese, Application and Effort William Armstrong Excellence in Product Design Hard Materials - Metal Rinna Bernabe Application and Effort Rachelle Bernarte Excellence in English as an Additional Language, Application and Effort Eddie Bessai Application and Effort Josh Broker Application and Effort Zara Bull Excellence in Dance, Application and Effort Tasmyn Cameron-Neighbour Application and Effort Lily Campbell Excellence in English, Excellence in Digital Information Technology, Application and Effort Riley Campbell Excellence in German Shania Cartman Application and Effort Cassie Chamberlain Application and Effort Max Clarke Application and Effort Tim Connelly-Whyte Application and Effort Kellie Corbett Application and Effort Paulina Cuadrado Application and Effort Claudia Cudmore Excellence in Japanese Jordis Double Excellence in Money Management, Application and Effort Mollie Elvy Application and Effort Danielle Faichnie Application and Effort Lani Fifita Application and Effort Sophie Fine Application and Effort Anna Ford Excellence in Art, Excellence in Agriculture Alia Forrester Application and Effort Kya Fox Application and Effort Janelle Galos Excellence in Science, General Excellence in 10M - joint award, Application and Effort Alyssa Gilbert Application and Effort Archie Glanville Excellence in Outdoor Education, Application and Effort Freedom-Lee Gleave Excellence in Maori Studies Henry Goodes Application and Effort Adam Goudie Excellence in German Jasmin Greer Application and Effort Jessica Hayman Excellence in Materials Technology – Fabrics, General Excellence in 10M - joint award, Application and Effort Kasey Higson Excellence in Drama Excellence in Food and Nutrition, Application and Effort Oliver Hobbs Excellence in Product Design Hard Materials - Metal Excellence in Design and Visual Communication Alice Homer Application and Effort Amelia Hood Application and Effort Hani Hurst-Evangelista Application and Effort Jamila Jimenez Application and Effort Zari Jimenez Application and Effort Jack Jones Application and Effort Edelma Kelsall Application and Effort Nick Kershaw Excellence in Product Design Hard Materials - Wood Jess Lamb Application and Effort Mitchell Leath Application and Effort Ruby Leverton Application and Effort Serena Levy-Marsh Application and Effort Emma Lill Excellence in Agriculture Excellence in Materials Technology – Fabrics, Application and Effort Seth Lucido Excellence in English as an Additional Language Application and Effort Braden Luxton Excellence in Outdoor Education, Excellence in Music, Application and Effort Ashlein Lyttle Excellence in Physical Education & Health, Excellence in Dance, Application and Effort Sean Madla Excellence in Digital Information Technology, Application and Effort Mia Manoa Application and Effort Mina Mataiti Excellence in Dance, Application and Effort Jasmine Matangaro Application and Effort Brooklyn McHaffie Application and Effort Jack McIntosh Excellence in Product Design Hard Materials - Wood Piper McLauchlan Application and Effort Seb McMillan Excellence in Design and Visual Communication, Excellence in Money Management, General Excellence in 10P, Application and Effort

Ashburton High School Centennial Trust Top Scholar of Year 10 - Amelia Harris.

Molly Meehan Excellence in Japanese, Excellence in Music, Application and Effort Jack Middleton Application and Effort Lyn Militante Application and Effort Mischa Moore Application and Effort Simon Moore Excellence in Outdoor Education, Excellence in Product Design Hard Materials – Metal, Application and Effort Erin Murray Application and Effort Delyna Nguyen Application and Effort Mao Nishioka Excellence in German, General Excellence in 10L, Application and Effort Hamish O’Reilly Excellence in Product Design Hard Materials – Wood, Application and Effort Jesse Oakley Application and Effort Cedrick Orena Application and Effort Sam Orr Excellence in Mathematics, Excellence in Science Excellence in Physical Education & Health, General Excellence in 10X, Application and Effort Mykel Pascual Application and Effort Nuku Penisoni Application and Effort Kate Petersen Application and Effort Byron Pincott Application and Effort Jessie Pitney Application and Effort Georgie Poole Application and Effort Sunny Rana Excellence in Japanese, Application and Effort Hershel Ranay Excellence in Food and Nutrition, Application and Effort Kash Rapaea Excellence in Maori Studies Rhea Rashee Application and Effort Jim Reyes Application and Effort Chloe Robinson Excellence in Maori Studies, Application and Effort Georgia Rowland Excellence in Dance, Application and Effort Hazel Ryan Application and Effort Waimarie Seagar Excellence in Maori Studies Taylor Shaw Excellence in English, Excellence in Social Studies, Excellence in Exercise Performance, Application and Effort Harmony Shea Excellence in German, Application and Effort Ben Sheppard Excellence in Outdoor Education, Application and Effort Orpah Sildo Excellence in Materials Technology – Fabrics, Application and Effort Maddy Soal Application and Effort Sama Sooialo Application and Effort Rose Stevens Excellence in Food and Nutrition Excellence in Materials Technology – Fabrics, Application and Effort Caitlin Stewart Excellence in Drama, Application and Effort James Stocker Application and Effort Lj Tampipi Application and Effort Nick Taojo Excellence in English as an Additional Language Henry Thomas Excellence in Product Design Hard Materials – Wood, Application and Effort Jessica Thomas Application and Effort Daniel Thompson Excellence in Product Design Hard Materials - Metal Mia Tilleyshort Application and Effort

Lloyd Tuhao Application and Effort Sera Ula Excellence in English as an Additional Language Application and Effort Cecillia Vaaelua Application and Effort Laura Walsh Excellence in Product Design Hard Materials – Wood, Application and Effort Hannah White Excellence in Art, Application and Effort Lily Williams Application and Effort Michael Wills Application and Effort Alexia Wilson General Excellence in 10N, Application and Effort Jacob Wilson Application and Effort Sarah Wilson Excellence in Exercise Performance Laura Winchester Excellence in Music, Application and Effort Katie Wood Application and Effort

Subject and Special Awards Acidera Kaimana Top Student in Digital Information Technology. Top Student in German (German Embassy Prize) - joint award. Application and Effort Bubb Ollie Top Student in Exercise Performance - joint award, Excellence in Mathematics, Excellence in Drama, Application and Effort Brightwell Khalani Most Improved Back (Girls’ Rugby Trophy) – joint award Cameron Laura Top Student in Physical Education & Health, Top Student in Materials Technology – Fabrics, Excellence in Agriculture, Application and Effort Ciora Andreea Top Student in Mathematics (McLean Cup), Excellence in Social Studies, Excellence in Money

Management, Excellence in Art, General Excellence in 10V, Application and Effort Ciora Angela Top Student in German (German Embassy Prize) - joint award, Top Student in Food and Nutrition, Excellence in English, Excellence in Science, Excellence in Social Studies, General Excellence in 10K, Application and Effort Cochrane Emma Clough Family Cup for Excellence in Investigative Science, Excellence in Music, Application and Effort Davidson Lily Top Student in Design and Visual Communication - joint award, Application and Effort Dickson Kyle Top Student in Money Management, Excellence in Digital Information Technology, Application and Effort Forster Lobato de Faria Simone Top Student in Art, Excellence in Drama, Application and Effort Harris Amelia Top Student in English (Lonsdale Cup), Top Student in Science, Top Student in Social Studies, Top Student in Music, Top Student in Japanese - joint award, Excellence in Mathematics, Excellence in Physical Education & Health, General Excellence in 10Y, Application and Effort Hobbs Fletcher Top Student in Product Design Hard Materials – Metal, Excellence in Design and Visual Communication, Application and Effort Jemmett Lachie ANZ Bank Junior Cricketer of the Year Jerao Denise Myers Junior Netball Trophy for Skill, Sportsmanship and Dedication in Netball, Excellence in

Design and Visual Communication, Excellence in Digital Information Technology, Application and Effort Lawn Maria Top Student in Agriculture, Application and Effort McKenna Molly Mihi Pai Award for receiving the most Mihi Pai acknowledgements in Year 10, Top Student in Outdoor Education, Excellence in Physical Education & Health, General Excellence in 10W, Application and Effort McKenzie Charlotte Most Elite Junior Female Sportsperson in the College (Junior Girls’ Sports Cup), ATC Trophy for Junior Shooting Champion, A member of the Smallbore Rifle Shooting Team as the team that brings the most credit to Ashburton College (Bevan Bain Trophy), Application and Effort McQuillan Sean Registered Music Teachers’ Trophy for the most promising instrumental student in the junior school, Excellence in Music, Application and Effort Mihailescu Bogdan Laura Ashburton Society of Performing Arts Trophy for a student participating to a high standard in the performing arts, Top Student in Drama, Application and Effort Pearce Olivia Top Student in Design and Visual Communication - joint award, Excellence in Mathematics, Excellence in Exercise Performance, Excellence in Food and Nutrition, General Excellence in 10J, Application and Effort Prendergast Grace Top Student in Exercise Performance - joint award, Application and Effort Pureza Princess Top Student in English as an Additional Language, Top Student in Japanese - joint award, Application and Effort Peetitumango Kaiwhaiki Top Student in Maori Studies, Application and Effort Quispe-Kim Diego Most Elite Junior Male Sportsperson in the College (Junior Boys’ Sports Cup), Ross Family Trophy - Junior Boys’ Tennis Champion Rollinson Will Top Student in Product Design Hard Materials – Wood, Excellence in Agriculture, Application and Effort Shierlaw Lara Top Student in Dance joint award, Excellence in Japanese, Excellence in Money Management, Application and Effort Strickland Rere Top Student in Dance - joint award, Application and Effort Thomas Ruby Duncan Norrie Farrier Equestrian Trophy Wall Isabel Toro Iwikau –Archie Keepa - Kaumata Ashburton College 19932003 Trophy for Top Overall Year 10 Māori student, Excellence in English, Excellence in Science, Excellence in Social Studies, Excellence in Art, Application and Effort Ashburton High School Centennial Trust Top Scholar of Year 10 - Amelia Harris

Isabel Wall – Toro Iwikau – Archie Keepa – Kaumata Ashburton College 1993-2003 – Trophy for Top Overall Year 10 Māori student.

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Accolades for EA Networks Electricity network company EA Networks was recognised with the Enduring Service Award at the recent Co-operative Business New Zealand Awards, celebrating its 25 years in business.

EA Networks owns and operates the electricity distribution network and advanced fibre optic communications network between the Rakaia and Rangitata rivers and the foothills of the Southern Alps in the west.

It started life in 1921, as the Ashburton Electric Power Board, taking over the operation of generators from a private company, and began implementing an option for connecting to the national grid.

As society grew and electricity technology developed over the decades, the services offered by the Ashburton Electric Power Board became essential in the district it served.

In 1995 the Ashburton Electric Power Board was transformed into the co-operatively owned company EA Networks.

In the last 20 years, in response to irrigation demand, EA Networks has grown its connected capacity at 9 per cent compound per annum. It now has more than $300 million of assets and is one of the most modern electricity distribution businesses in the country.

It is designed and maintained by a skilled workforce of about 120 people servicing the 20,000 network-connected shareholding customers.

Long serving chief executive Gordon Guthrie retired earlier this year after 20 years in that position and more than 40 years with the company. His era was one of growth and his legacy was one of success in enabling that growth.

As EA Networks celebrates its 25 years as a co-operative in 2020 and looks to celebrate 100 years in 2021, its focus is on continuing to deliver outstanding value to its community.

EA Networks network manager Brendon Quinn (left) accepts the Co-operative Business Enduring Service Award from SBS Bank group chief executive Shaun Drylie.

PHOTO SUPPLIED It is an essential lifeline service making long-term and large scale infrastructure investments in the community it serves. By building on its co-operative advantages, EA Networks will continue to empower the local community and deliver significant benefit to the Ashburton District.

Co-operative Business New Zealand chief executive Roz Henry said the Endur-

ing Service Award was presented annually to co-operative businesses that were celebrating milestones.

“The co-operative business model is highly enduring, so celebrating and recognising their success and longevity is important.

“EA Networks is unique in that is it the only co-operative among New Zealand’s

27 electricity distribution businesses,” she said. As well as developing a modern electricity network, EA Networks had provided multiple further benefits to its community over the years including supplying fibre optic connections, undergrounding power lines on state highways, and cornerstone investment in an industry transforming start-up irrigation schemes,” Henry said.

10 OUR SCHOOLS

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HINDS SCHOOL

Wheels set in motion Hinds School has celebrated the opening off its new bike track, a project led by the Piwakawaka senior class.

Ashburton District Council Mayor Neil Brown cut the ribbon last week before the students had their first ride along the track.

“Small schools can do great things with their children and this is a real celebration of student agency, student shared ownership of their learning, and the opportunity for leadership.”

The bike track has been busy with many bikes coming to school daily.

The next step will be purchasing and preparing a container for the bikes.

Hinds School thanked the support of the sponsors and the the community.

Right and far right – Hinds School students testing out the new bike track.

Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown cutting the ribbon on the new Hinds School bike track.

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14 OPINION

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OUR VIEW

One bowl after another after another

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

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f you’ve ever played a game of bowls in your life, you’ll know it’s not a simple task.

Although to the naked eye it might look easy, and relatively simple – it’s far from it and only until you try it do you gain an understanding of the skill that’s involved.

I’ve got mates who give me a bit of a gentle ribbing for playing a sport they deem as being easy and a little bit ‘lazy’ compared to other high action sports – but it’s a long way from it, I can assure you.

Play a game of bowls for a couple of hours and the body will always feel it.

With that in mind, what 42-year-old Daniel Hopkins will complete at lunchtime today is nothing short of remarkable.

To put your body, and probably more importantly your mind, through that for 65 hours would be really tough, yet in typical Dan fashion, yesterday afternoon he was still all smiles and even appeared to be still enjoying the experience.

But what impressed me the most was the skill level he was still showing.

Despite having bowled for 40 hours at that point, Dan was landing well within range of the jack (the little white ball) each and every time.

Sure, you’d find a rhythm which would make it easier after a while, but you’re also dealing with both physical and mental fatigue and even the best bowlers in the land will tell you it’s incredibly difficult to be consistently accurate.

Even the smallest alteration can make a huge effort. Yet Dan – for the time I was there was regularly throwing them within half a metre and doing it very easily.

With strong motivation to get himself over the line, Dan will get there this morning, I’ve got no doubt about it and when he does his achievement should be lauded by all and sundry.

Not only has he done it for a great cause, but he’s done a whole lot to lift the profile of a sport which often gets tarred with an undeserving brush as being solely for the older generation and one of the least taxing sports in the world.

Ask Dan Hopkins at about 12.01pm this afternoon and I don’t think he’ll be thinking it’s that easy.

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Become a berm donor F

or generations, mowing your lawn has been one of the great Kiwi traditions.

But, like so many things we’ve taken for granted through our lives, this time-honored chore is presently under threat.

I remember a year or two back a Saturday morning host on Newstalk ZB proclaiming something along the lines that apartment living was where it’s at and that mowing your lawn is for wowsers.

Or something along those lines.

By Peter McQuarters PETE’S PERSPECTIVE My indignation was such that I remember yelling at the radio, “You lazy, millennial twat. Get off your arse”. Or something along those lines.

But the evidence is all around us and I fear us lawn mowing enthusiasts, those of us who put in the mahi and enjoy the neatly presented results, are a dying breed.

Years ago when my son bought his first home in Auckland (yes it was actually possible once,) I suggested a lawnmower from us, his family, might be a worthy present. “Nah, I just get a bloke in to do it,” was his dismissive response.

“But,” I countered, “the sense of satisfaction of doing it yourself and saving some money is worth it.”

“Nah.” Nowadays he’s morphed of his own accord into a lawn-mowing, rural-dwelling, land-choring afficianado.

“What changed,” I recently asked?

“I grew up,” was the response.

And the others who just use and abuse and don’t give a rats. Take everything they can, offer very little, if anything back.

Like mowing the berm. It’s not that difficult. It’s about community pride.

There was a great debate going on in Auckland a few years back around the then mayor’s request that people look after their berms, technically a public area out front of their properties. The deafening chorus of indignation from the multitudes who didn’t think it was their responsibility was horrendous.

Some of us just have always done it, figuring that it makes our own assets look good and is not a lot of bother in the big picture.

But that seems far from a unanimously held view.

Every visit I’d shake my head in disbelief as street after street the evidence was clear.

Grassed areas were returning to the wild.

A few years later when he had sold up and moved to Gulf Harbour, further up the Auckland landscape, two things struck me.

One, the lovely new homes being constructed on the Whangaparoa Peninsula around a water-themed haven.

And two, the number of residents in these quite pricey and brand new homes who didn’t appear to give a flymo about their lawns.

Every visit I’d shake my head in disbelief as street after street the evidence was clear. Grassed areas were returning to the wild.

Worse out front, the berm, the place of first impressions and curb appeal.

The world is divided roughly into two types of people, I reckon.

People who mow their lawns, keep their assets tidy and well presented, engage with the community through worthy organisations and give a sh*t.

Closer to home, the Wigram Skies development in Christchurch has a few grassed areas returning to the wild.

Smart brand new homes, just ignored in their exterior grooming departments.

I’ve never been able to rationalise it.

Maybe they are tenanted and that’s where the problem lays. But there are ways to deal with that if you are a property owner.

So in this Season of Goodwill, would it be too much to ask one thing of the transgressors of propertorial presentation?

Do your neighbourhood a favour.

Become a berm donor.

Broadcaster Peter Mac is Ashburton born and bred and the afternoon host on the Hokonui Radio Network. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

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The rich culture of the Philippines The new Filipino gardens opened for the public last weekend.

The gardens are located in the Ashburton Domain and are a unique attraction not found anywhere else in New Zealand.

The Hakatere Multi Cultural Council is proud to have supported the project and the three miniature Nipa Huts (bahay kubo), a type of stilt house indigenous to the cultures of the Philippines.

The huts in the Filipino gardens represent the Philippines’ three main island groups.

The Mindanao hut represents the second largest among the three islands and the southernmost part of the Philippines. It is a main contributor of the country’s GDP in terms of agriculture, fishing, forestry, etc.

The majority of Filipino Muslims live in this island group, particularly in the Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

Because it is near the island of Borneo, historians mentioned that Sultans of Mindanao became acquainted with the leaders of Borneo who introduced them to the Islam religion.

This island group has mostly mountainous landscapes and is home to over 250 bird species. In fact, the country’s tallest mountain, Mt Apo, and the conservation centre for Philippine Eagles can be found in the Mindanao region.

The region’s surrounding waters are also known to be home to deep-sea fish and their Enchanted River located in Surigao del Sur has a depth which until today remains a mystery. Within the region of Mindanao, one may find the city of Davao which is their centre of development and is said to be one of the safest cities in the

world.

Between the regions of Luzon and Mindanao, there lies the small, scattered islands comprising Visayas — the smallest region in terms of land area.

The island group of Visayas plays an important role in Philippine history as Ferdinand Magellan discovered the country during his expedition which led him to one of its small islands – Samar.

According to historians, the Visayas group was named after the powerful Malayan Srivijaya Empire, which ruled over some of

the Visayan Islands.

Apart from its rich history, Visayas is also famous for widely celebrated cultural events such as the Dinagyang, Ati-atihan, and Sinulog festivals which are in honour of religious traditions.

Both local and foreign tourists also head over to the Visayas region to visit the white-sand beaches of Boracay, Chocolate Hills in Bohol, and see whale sharks in Cebu City. In this region, the three major languages are Cebuano, Waray and Hiligaynon.

Luzon, which was coined af-

ter the Tagalog word kalusunan (which means northern part), is the country’s largest island.

Hence, it’s expected to have the greatest population among the three island groups.

Having an area of 42,458 square miles, Luzon is further subdivided into four major areas — Northern Luzon, Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, and the National Capital Region, which is the country’s centre of economic, social, cultural, and financial development.

The island, which is considered to be the 15th largest island

in the world, is home to tourist destinations such as Palawan, mountainous terrains, volcanoes such as Mt Pinatubo, perfect cone-shaped Mt Mayon, and Taal Volcano, as well as numerous lakes, rivers, and plains. In terms of ethno-linguistic groups, the most prominent ones are Ilocano, Kapampangan, Bicolano, Tagalog, and Pangasinense.

Another feature in the gardens is the eight rays of the sun on the national flag: Manila, capital and chief city of the Philippines, the centre of the country’s economic, political, social and cultural activity; Laguna, notable as the birthplace of Jose Rizal, the country’s national hero; Batangas, one of the most popular destinations near metro Manila, and home to well-known Taal volcano (which erupted earlier this year) and Taal heritage town; Cavite or Kabite, located on the island of Luzon and known for its rich history and a large number of national heroes, including the first president Emilio Aguinaldo; Bulacan, whose name is derived from the Tagalog word “bulak”, which means “cotton”, due to the abundance of cotton plants growing in the region; Pampanga, “The Culinary Capital of the Philippines”; Nueva Ecija, nationally known as the “rice granary of the Philippines”, producing the largest rice yield in the country; and Bataan, with fishing as its primary traditional industry, and also known for being one of the last stands of American and Filipino soldiers in World War Two. And finally the centre of the garden is a rocks and flowers map of the Philippines, although it’s only a rough representation, as the nation consists of 7641 islands!

Parol – a symbol of Christmas A parol is an ornamental, starshaped Christmas lantern from the Philippines.

Traditionally constructed using bamboo and Japanese paper, modern parols have been made using other materials such as plastic, metal and shells.

Its most-common form is a five-pointed star, although it can come in various shapes and sizes.

The design of the parol evokes the Star of Bethlehem that guided the Three Kings to the manger.

It also symbolises the victory of light over darkness and the Filipinos’ hope and goodwill during the Christmas season.

Many communities in the Philippines, such as villages, schools and groups hold competitions to see who can make the best parol.

One such event is the annual Giant Lantern Festival in Pampanga, which attracts various craftsmen from across the archipelago.

The competition revolves around the illumination and performances of giant parol that can reach up to 12m in breadth.

These giant lanterns are programmed to “dance” to the accompaniment of a brass band.

In the Philippines, the parol has become an iconic symbol

Another successful year

of the Filipino Christmas and is as important to Filipinos as the Christmas tree is to Western cultures.

Its annual debut on houses and streets is usually in September along with other Christmas symbols, signalling the coming of the season.

The parol also retains its original association with the Simbang Gabi ritual, a series of dawn masses that lasts for nine days.

These lanterns remain until January.

Well another year comes to a close and what a year it has been.

Even with all of the complications 2020 has thrown at us, we have still managed to get another two learners’ licence courses completed.

The first course was interrupted with lockdown, but we still managed to work through the road code and learn what we needed to learn.

The second group for the year has just finished its course and we are busy booking licence tests now.

We hope to get the latest group matched up with mentors before Christmas.

Our practical driving students are going ahead in leaps and bounds, with quite a few students sitting their practical tests before Christmas. Won’t it be great to have their licence in

time for the holidays?

We are looking forward to starting another learners’ licence course in late February/ early March, so if you or someone you know would like to join our course, please contact Wendy Hewitt on 027 611-3301 or wendy.hewitt@safermidcanterbury.org.nz It was lovely to host a lunch for our volunteers to thank them for the amazing work they do for us.

It was a well-attended event and everyone enjoyed the opportunity to share stories and learn new tips from each other.

It’s the efforts of our wonderful volunteers, the tutors at the Ashburton Learning Centre and our professional driving instructors at driver training who make our programme such a success.

They do an amazing job and it’s thanks to them that we have such a high success rate – well

above the national average.

We will be taking a break over Christmas and will be back in the office on January 11.

So from the team here at the Mid Canterbury Rural Driver Licensing Scheme, have a merry Christmas, a happy New Year and keep safe on the roads this holiday period.

This project is a partnership between the Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust and Safer Mid Canterbury and is proudly sponsored by The Lotteries Commission, Advance Ashburton, the Ashburton District Council, COGs, The Lion Foundation, The Four Winds Foundation, The Ashburton Licensing Trust, Community Trust Mid & South Canterbury and the Ministry for Women.

Wendy Hewitt, rural licensing co-ordinator

TRANSPORT

Connection service to be launched

From strength to strength Zeira Khan was featured in our newcomer profile on April after moving to Ashburton in August 2019.

Born and raised in Durban (South Africa), Zeira established an authentic South African Indian food business, having previously owned a successful food business in South Africa.

With some support from the Mid Canterbury Migrant Centre and the Seniors Centre she has successfully opened up her own food trading business – MZ Indian Cuisine specialising in authentic Durban-style curries, bunny chows (curry stuffed bread), breyani, butter chicken, masala steak gatsby, samosas, spring rolls and Cape Malay Koeksisters. All their products are halal.

“After the lockdown period, we managed to secure a stall at The

Works Market Christchurch, we attend this market every Sunday.

This market has given me the platform to introduce my South African cuisine to the community.

“I received a huge support from the South African families in Christchurch and later our dishes have become quite popular and enjoyed by many ethnic groups.

“Thereafter we received a huge request to bring our dishes to Timaru. I then joined the Timaru artisan farmers’ market and started trading at their market every Saturday.

“Our samosas have become very popular at this market.

“Apart from both markets I also cater for the South African dance event, the Sokkie. I was approached to attend the Spencer Park Gala and Market to be held on January 1. I look forward to

this exciting day and feel privileged to be part of this event. I did partake in the Bite Nite Reimagined that was held in Ashburton.

I also cater for family functions, council events and office parties.

“A huge thank you to all for their support in helping my business grow, this journey would have not been possible without their continued love and support.”

Lucy Herbert, special project co-ordinator for The Works (Christchurch): “On Sunday, 29th November, The Works Market held their Christmas Edition with over 1200 customers through the entrance and 64 stalls with hand-made or NZ made products. To bring the festive spirit to our Christmas Edition market we asked the customers, other stallholders and the market team to vote for the Best Dressed Stall-

holders and Best Decorated Stall.

“We are delighted to announce MZ Indian Cuisine as The Best Dressed Stallholders and Nannie Di’s Knitting & Crochet as The Best Decorated Stall. Their commitment to our themed event was inspirational and has set the bar extremely high for next year’s Christmas Edition competitions.

“Since joining the market on 31 May 31, 2020, Zeira from MZ Indian Cuisine has contributed a lot towards our market with her traditional South African Indian Food and for the South African community in Christchurch.

“We’re looking forward to continuing the festive spirit every Sunday leading up to Christmas (6th, 13th and 20th) and encourage any family and friends to come along, browse the stalls and support local this Christmas.”

New community transport service, the Mid Canterbury Connector, will be launched next month.

The Mid Canterbury Connector is a new trial community transport service being co-ordinated by the Safe Communities Ashburton District programme, which is part of Safer Mid Canterbury, and in partnership with various community groups and organisations, including the Hakatere Multi Cultural Council.

A small van will bring people living in the more rural/remote areas of the district into Ashburton township for doing business with council, seeing family and friends, shopping, sports, medical appointments, accessing government and social services, etc.

The new service will be trialled for six months and commences on Tuesday, January 12.

On Tuesdays each week the Connector will pick people up from Mt Somers, Staveley, Methven and Winchmore and drop them off in town for two to three hours, before taking them home.

On Wednesdays the Connector will travel from Rakaia to Chertsey, Hakatere Marae, Fairton, Wakanui, and down to Hinds, dropping people off in Ashburton for two to three hours, then taking them home.

Fares vary depending on what stop you get on the van.

For example, Mt Somers to Ashburton will be $20 return for an adult, 0-6 is free; 6-17 years $10 return. Rakaia to Ashburton is $15 return for an adult; 0-6 free; 6-17 $5 return.

Deputy mayor Liz McMillan, who is the chair of the working group which has developed this new service, says “Our district has no public transport system and feedback from people living in the more rural/remote areas who do not drive or no longer drive, has told us that there is a need for a service allowing people to travel to Ashburton township.

“We hope the service will be well supported and help people to feel less isolated, do what they need to do in town and feel more connected to the Ashburton community.”

WANT INFO? For more information on routes, fares and pick up places and times and to make a booking: Please contact Lesley on:

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, December 5, 2020

The Bellbird Mystery

By Rosie Twamley

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ometimes mysteries pop up on our doorstep with no leads here at Ashburton Museum, and the mystery of the two record discs from Bellbird Recordings, 61 Cameron Street Ashburton are our latest mystery.

One of the records in question has details of the music that was recorded written on its label: “Ashburton Silver Band.

Hymn” on one side, and on the other side “Invercargill March. Massed bands under direction of Mr. T.J. Kirk-Burnnand.”

There is no indication of a date or any other information that can help us.

One side of the other Bellbird record, with this side having music either recorded by or used by the Ashburton Silver Band.

Can you help us?

The record sits in a pale green slip cover and lives in our photo store.

The other record, which lives in our object store is a black lacquer (acetate) disc with a round yellow label in centre with red text and has a yellow slip cover.

The label on both sides of the disc indicates “61 Cameron Street, Ashburton, Bellbird, Speed 78 Recordings”.

This is exactly the same as the other record in our collection, apart from the different music recorded.

The label states that it is a recording of Christmas Day on one side and on the other is Silver Stars both with links to the Hinds District Choir.

What interests us here at Ashburton Museum is whether or not 61 Cameron Street, Ashburton is where the discs were recorded.

It appears to originally be an un-cut record disc that was purchased as we can see a generic EMI label underneath the Bellbird label.

This indicates that Bellbird Recordings may have in fact recorded the music in the Ashburton district.

The two distinctive Bellbird Recordings discs and label.

This is where we need your help to find out more information.

It certainly makes for an interesting local history of music production, particularly if it was Ashburton’s own recording ‘studio’ in someone’s own home.

The fact that the Ashburton Museum has two records with the same label indicates it is not as simple as having been a one-off private recording.

We have attempted to trace records of Bellbird Recordings back through trade directories, Papers Past, and in our own archive, but have not found any mention of Bellbird Recordings.

A Google search of “Bellbird Recordings 61 Cameron Street Ashburton” has not given us any further hope of finding out

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The Google search turned up many articles and websites showcasing people’s recordings of a Bellbird’s calls and songs, but this is not the Bellbird of 61 Cameron Street.

Bellbirds, otherwise known as Korimako, are unique to Aotearoa New Zealand and are common in many parts of the country.

Throughout the years there has been keen interest in researchers for people to record the birds or fill out questionnaires to help with the sustainability of the birds.

It would be intriguing to know why the name Bellbird Recordings was chosen.

If you have any information regarding these records, please don’t hesitate to get

The yellow paper sleeve original to the second disc, with the attribution of the music either recorded by or used by the Hinds District Choir. in contact with us! We would love to hear from you! Either pop in to see us from 10am to 4pm Monday-Friday; alternatively you can give us a call on 03 307 7890 or email us at collections.museum@adc. govt.nz.

The Bellbird record label up close, with Christmas Day recorded on this side.

Tricroft would like to present AON House

The new Aon House on West Street breaks new ground with its co-operative and collaborative work spaces and means Tricroft Properties has taken another giant step towards cementing its position as a major property investor and developer.

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new commercial development on West Street to be known as Aon House, is another in the Tricroft development stable.

The stylish commercial property officially opened on November 26 and will add a new vibrancy to the strip of State Highway 1 from Queens Drive north.

It breaks new ground in the opportunities it offers not only to businesses looking for a permanent home, but also to those looking for office space without the commitment of a sole tenancy.

One area of Aon House is dedicated to a cluster of businesses, generally those based out of town, who require office space for one or two days each week.

This collaborative space has six hot desks and is being used by three businesses with common interests – surveyors Fox and Associates, consulting engineers E2 Environmental and consultant planner, David Harford Consulting.

The complex also provides a permanent home for Aon Insurance, a business that has been in Ashburton for 25 years, moving several times as its business grew.

A permanent home in a modern building that carried its name was an opportunity too good to pass up, Canterbury regional manager Bruce Wightwick said.

“David and the Tricroft team have delivered an outstanding building, one we can now call our home. We’ve been very impressed with the way Tricroft embraced our vision of where we wanted to go.”

The Aon team had been on a long journey together to reach this point, he said, and it could not have been as successful without the support of its loyal clients.

The PGG Wrightson merger in 2005 saw Aon buy the insurance interests of both businesses and it based itself in the merged company’s West Street premises.

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David and the Tricroft team have delivered an outstanding building, one we can now call our home. We’ve been very impressed with the way Tricroft embraced our vision of where we wanted to go

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ith the opening of Aon House on West Street, Tricroft Properties has taken another giant step towards cementing its position as a major property investor and developer.

Aon House breaks new ground with its co-operative work spaces and it brings together in one area, several tenants, all of whom work in similar fields and share similar beliefs and philosophies.

It’s a concept that’s been a while in the making, general manager Tony Gilbert said.

However, once the decision was made to develop a commercial property where there could be shared and individual tenancies, the project started moving at pace, he said.

Insurance broker Aon is the complex’s anchor tenant with Tricroft, David Harford Consulting, E2 Environmental Consulting Engineers and survey team Fox and Associates tenanting the shared work space.

This shared space includes six work stations that can be hot-desked, as well as dedicated office spaces and a board room.

Achieving the new development hadn’t been easy, Gilbert said, but the process had been made much easier by the commitment and collaboration of everyone involved.

“In spite of lockdowns, we were very, very impressed with the way our contractors were able to bring this project in well on time.”

As an investment and development team, it was important for Tricroft to undertake projects that would bring new businesses and new opportunities to the Ashburton District, Gilbert said.

“By having this collaborative space, it allows people to have a presence in Mid Canterbury without having to secure a per-

manent office.”

The businesses in the building and those likely to take up the vacant spaces would be a good fit for the district, he said.

One of the vacant spaces in Aon House is under offer and Gilbert is confident the other, the high profile West Street space, will attract strong interest.

A Japanese proverb best described the vision Tricroft had for Aon house, he said.

“Vision without action is a dream; action without vision is a nightmare. Our vision for a collaborative space was not just space, but for people working tougher and sharing their culture. The whole idea about this house is working together and growing our businesses.”

For Tricroft director, David Williams, it’s been a long journey from his early years as a grain and sheep farmer.

The seeds of his love for property investment were sown early, however, when he took the plunge and subdivided a 50-hectare block of land.

That foray in the 1970s into property development allowed him to buy his first farm, a property he named Tricroft. And from that small beginning Tricroft has grown to become a leader in property investment and development.

Its portfolio now includes office, industrial, hospitality, transport and bulk retail, leased to both New Zealand and Australian owned tenants. It also holds sites for future development.

For the Tricroft family, their commitment to the Ashburton District goes beyond bricks and mortar, as the business supports sports teams, clubs and charities.

Tricroft general manager Tony Gilbert (left) and managing director David Williams.

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on is delighted to have moved premises, into the new Aon House in Ashburton.

Every great opening deserves a great opening celebration, especially after the challenges that New Zealanders, New Zealand business and New Zealand communities have faced in 2020.

With support from the team at Tricroft, it was wonderful to see members of the community come together and celebrate with Aon last Thursday.

“The local Aon Ashburton team is very proud and excited about opening our new office.

This fantastic new building gives us the scope and room to expand our team and the open-plan, agile environment means that our colleagues and specialists from around the country can work remotely from the Ashburton branch – which will benefit both our team and our clients moving forward.

Aon have been operating in Ashburton now for almost 15 years, servicing the insurance needs of our clients in Ashburton and the Mid Canterbury region with face-to-face service and expert advice.

While many businesses are exiting away from local branches in provincial New Zealand, Aon has elected to do the complete opposite; instead we are developing and investing in our local branches. We believe that by doing so, we increase our ability to provide greater service for local communities, something we are very proud to be involved with.

Special thanks to the team at Tricroft for being part of this journey and this site is something we can all be proud of.”

– David Sutherland Branch Manager & Regional Agri Manager, Canterbury

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It also provided an opportunity to grow his business and after years of working solo, it means having his own offices as part of a larger, collegial workspace.

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The surveying business that prides itself on “creating legacies with land”, has been involved in a number of large-scale works in the district and counts the development of Lake Hood as one of its flagship projects.

With its base in Christchurch, but many working hours spent in the Ashburton District, the option of being a tenant in a collaborative work space in Aon House was too good to pass up, a

Fox and Associates Ltd director Craig McInnes said.

Long term, the goal was to have staff permanently based in Ashburton, he said.

The company offers surveying services that range from traditional to cutting edge and has worked on major projects such as Lake Hood and Kauri Cliffs Golf Course.

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They are one of the cluster of businesses now working out of Aon House, sharing a collaborative workspace and it’s an opportunity the E2 team welcomes, principal engineer Andrew Tisch said.

The company already has a working relationship with Tricroft and one of its

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, December 5, 2020

Letters may be handed in to the Ashburton Guardian Office, 3rd Floor, Somerset House, 161 Burnett Street or posted to: Santa’s Little Helpers, c/- PO Box 77, Ashburton 7740 and must reach us no later than 12 noon, Friday, December 11.

This year again, along with Santa, we would like to make a special collection of Christmas gifts from Ashburton retailers and businesses to give to families in Mid Canterbury who may not be as fortunate as others.

To do this Father Christmas needs two helpers who will each spend half a day with him, on December 15 and 16 , 2020, calling on our Christmas stores collecting gifts. Those gifts will be given to the local St Vincent De Paul, who will then distribute the gifts to families in Mid Canterbury.

Our Santa’s Little Helpers will be photographed visiting local stores during the day with Santa and we will publish these photographs on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, in the Ashburton Guardian.

All children in the Ashburton District are invited to write a letter stating why they would like to be Santa’s Little Helper and why they would like to help us collect gifts for other families.

The Finishing Company is celebrating 20 years of delivering excellence.

Craig and Sonia Bishop started the local business striving to be leaders in the professional decorating industry, setting high standards that have garnered a strong reputation.

They shared their journey with the Guardian’s Jonathan Leask.

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raig and Sonia Bishop started The Finishing Company “with $5000 and an idea”.

The Finishing Company was registered on December 5 in 2000 and they have built the business up based on a reputation of delivering quality workmanship and outstanding service.

In celebrating 20 years running a successful company, owner-manager Craig said he still maintains the simple philosophy he has had from day one.

“I just look at every job as if I am paying for it, so it has to be done right,” Craig said.

“My staff have the same philosophy and we are proud of what we do.

“Every single one of them is a professional and they are fastidious, and make sure things are dead right.”

He started the company with a vision of doing things the right way in all aspects.

“I always wanted us to be what we are today, professional.

“I wanted to be a leader and not a follower, and actually set the benchmark for others to follow. I believe we have achieved that.”

Craig has always wanted to make sure that the overall quality of service matched the high-quality work.

“The biggest one for me was there was a lot of the ‘she’ll be right’ attitude out there, but I wanted to be about respecting the job site and cleaning up after ourselves.

“We are actually guests in a house so you have to respect it, and clean up after yourself – every night.

“The client shouldn’t have to come home and pick up sandpaper or trip over paint tins.

“It’s just looking after the punter.”

It’s that all-encompassing philosophy that has built The Finishing Company a strong reputation and has them going strong after 20 years in the business.

Part of that is the repeat business, painting some clients homes three times in 20 years.

“We aim to do a great job the first time around so that the customers will want us back when the time comes to repaint and it ends up being easier and cheaper because we got it right the first time.”

Craig has been in the industry since 1983 when he started as an apprentice with Bradfords Construction.

“I got a really good grounding at Bradfords and it helped us get to where we are today.”

He worked for Bradfords up until November 2000 when he branched out on his own, starting The Finishing Company with his wife Sonia.

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mer that Craig had an epiphany.

“It felt like the time was right to go out on my own and see if I could stand on my own two feet.

“We had $5000 and a good idea, that’s all the capital we had.

“I spent $1250 on designing a logo, which is the most important thing I believe, and $2500 went on a deposit on my first van.”

He can still remember his first job.

“John and Rose Harrison’s house, an alteration at Mayfield.”

He put his years of experience into practice on his first job as a business owner, then word of mouth did the rest.

“The bush telegraph happened which is the best

kind of advertising and my name got out there.”

Since day one, Craig has taken great pride in the company’s performance and said he has always known that being a company in a smaller community means they can’t afford to be mediocre.

“It’s about trust and reliability as you are only as good as your last job.”

Once his reputation got out, the work started flowing in and within four months he had a staff of four.

“Then our reputation preceeded us and we started getting more and more work, but didn’t have the people to do it.”

Four years in and things were going so well that Craig

simply needed more hands on deck.

On his way to put a birthday notice in the Ashburton Guardian, he had a chance encounter and a conversation which ended up with him taking over another Ashburton firm, TH and TN Shaw, in 2004 and shifted the Finishing Company to the site on Grey Street where they are still based 16 years later.

Like any business, there has been ups and downs, but, along the way, Craig has always focused on maintaining their high standards of delivering high-quality workmanship and service on every job.

After the Canterbury earthquakes, there was a boom with a lot of EQC work and the company grew to a staff of 25.

Then came a downturn in the economy which forced a restructure.

“It was a hard thing to go through because they are not just employees, they feel like family,” Sonia said.

“It was hard because some of the guys had been here since the start.”

They have 12 staff now and on top of the interior and exterior painting, The Finishing Company offers plastering, spray lacquering, and are Rockcoat specialists since becoming the Ashburton franchisees in 2006.

While his staff each have their specialities, Craig likes to ensure they can work across all the divisions.

“That’s the beauty of our company, like how they are all craftsman wallpaperers,” Craig said.

“We haven’t got that one guy that can only wallpaper. Every single person, including me, can wallpaper.”

In addition to private and commercial work, The Finishing Company also provides insurance quotations for all major insurance companies.

They are generally based around Ashburton, but they’ve had interest from further afield, such as earlier this year working at Minaret Station in Wanaka.

No job is too big or too small, Craig said.

From the smallest room in a granny flat to an award-winning home, or the largest commercial building, The Finishing Company standard doesn’t shift.

The high benchmark Craig set himself back in 2000 when he started has only gone higher 20 years on.

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s The Finishing Company was counting down to its 20th birthday, this year was the first time it entered the National Awards for New Zealand Master Painters’ Association.

However, owner Craig Bishop wasn’t in it for the glory, he was all for his company’s work being put under scrutiny.

“It was not about the accolades or the trophies, I like outside audits,” Bishop said.

“It was about how other people, totally independent, judged what we do.

“It was a measuring stick for after 20 years in business, are we on the right track?”

The Finishing Company received Highly Achieved Residential Wallpapering, Gold Award for Character Home Repainting, Gold Award for Character Home Re Wallpapering, Gold Award for new residence interior painting over $25,000, Exterior new residence over $25,000, and were the overall winner of New Residence Exterior over $25,000.

The awards were quite special as Craig

said it showcased the company’s versatility and skills.

“The Ingolds’ house was a high-spec architectural home where we were given a blank canvas by a skilled building company and it was our job to make that blank canvas happen.

“The other project was a full-on restoration of an old villa where we had to use our top two inches and know what we have to do to create the canvas and then make it happen.”

The results only confirmed what Craig

knew, and expects, about the quality of The Finishing Company’s work.

The practices they use in producing the quality have also had the tick of approval.

As part of the Resene Eco Decorator programme, they have regular audits which include assessments of principles in practice, sustainable work practices, waste management, project plans, and project sign off processes.

The Finishing Company usually achieves in the high 90s out of 100.

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FIGHT NIGHT

Methven is set for a boxing spectacle tonight as the long awaited Fight Night South event hits the ring, with several boxing bouts entertaining a bumper crowd at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall. Guardian sports reporter Adam Burns spoke to a few of the fighters ahead of tonight’s big showcase.

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CRICKET

Heat turned up on Allenton

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

A tough examination of Allenton’s senior cricketers is expected today as they try and avoid consecutive defeats.

The Mid Canterbury club lost top spot in the Canterbury Country Combined competition after their batting crumbled against Kaiapoi last weekend.

After surrendering the box seat to Sefton, the side all of a sudden is under pressure as they face off with third placed-Peninsula at Tai Tapu.

Allenton have been in this position before.

They were humbled in its opening round clash back in October when its batsmen failed to chase down 72 before responding the following week to knock over Sefton.

Those batting demons came back to haunt them again in Ashburton after four wins on the trot. In search of 110, Allenton were decimated in little more than 12 overs for 44 in one of their more ill-disciplined displays of the season.

One thing the team will want to address is how the team deal with deliveries when pitched up and in line.

Kaiapoi’s Andrew Prouse capitalised by taking 5-11, all of which were either leg before or bowled, indicating Allenton’s batsmen were consistently caught on the crease.

Peninsula missed out on cricket last weekend after Ohoka defaulted to them. The previous week they fell to a 51-run loss to the competition leaders. It sets it up for an enthralling showdown between a couple of the competition contenders.

Technical also play an exhibition T20 against Celtic in Ashburton today.

The one-day competition is taking a break over the next couple of weeks as South Canterbury’s rep team face Hawke Cup challengAllenton were brought back down to earth in Ashburton last week es across consecutive weekends.

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OPINION

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Diverse lot present a winning combination Rural

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

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ecently, while surfing the late-night sporting channels (not the Spark ones; do they have channels??), I’ve found myself constantly returning to whichever one has the bowls on.

And that might be a bit of a surprise; except that this is Bowls3Five, a decidedly quirky T20-type version of the game, with a few features that you wouldn’t imagine working too well on a sedate Saturday afternoon down at the local greens.

It’s fast!

There’s actually a time clock on when you have to play, meaning there’s no wandering down the pitch, mulling over the head for five minutes to sort out your tactics; your team-mates yell those tactics loudly from the other end, and you’re into it.

Again, not quite your Saturday-afternoon etiquette.

Teams with names like the Gore Rams, the Manurewa Kites, the Hinuera Heat and the Stokes Valley Vipers are populated with a quite remarkably wide range of competitors; from bowling’s new breed of attractive young ladies and bold young men, right through to some far more mature bowlers who have seen every sort of bowls competition going, and decided that this one is well worth the effort.

Everything in between those parameters is represented, ranging from a team wearing garish colours and over-bright, large headgear, to hard-eyed middle-aged pros who really really want to win stuff.

I haven’t seen Grizz Wylie as yet this year, but he has popped up in this competition before, and he’s actually a more-thanhandy bowler – rumour has it he even smiled once, last season.

One thing this diverse lot have in common – they are very, very good at their chosen sport.

Even with the time constraints, the skill level demonstrated (to be fair some of New Zealand’s best are on show) is quite amazing; at times brilliant.

Another trick is the clever TV people putting big concentric rings around the jack, so you, the at-home punter, have the inside running on which bowls are closer to the target, and you can second-guess what instructions might be being barked out for the next shot.

And if you don’t quite know what’s going on, there’s a great team of commentators to keep you right up with the play; and not exactly in the hushed, respectful tones normally reserved for the outside game.

Miles Davis is great; Radio Sport listeners will be familiar with his outspoken but witty and knowledgable descriptions of

everything he sees before him, and he doesn’t hold back. Most of the players are up for whatever he dishes out though, adding to the whole performance.

Jo Edwards stands beside Davis, and brings a wee bit of bowls experience to the comments team. Like, say, 646 caps for the Black Jacks, and six World Cup singles crowns. She knows her stuff, and gets it across well.

Steven McIvor doesn’t quite fit so well; trying too hard to be part of a team who are way better than him, but I guess he holds things together.

Even the ever-smiling ‘lollipop man’ pushes his own personality into proceedings, well and truly doing his bit for the cause.

The whole deal reminds me a bit of darts – who, a few years ago, would have thought that the

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Definitely for the addictive personality-types.

So for those of you hanging out for the Big Bash, there is something, albeit from left field, to keep you well occupied until the December 10 kick-off.

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BOXING

Ready for the ring

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

Having been there done that, Matt Stone is cutting a composed figure heading in to tonight’s Fight Night South.

It probably helps that he is no stranger to combative combat of a different kind, on the footy field.

Stone also locks down for Mid Canterbury and Methven on the rugby field.

It is the second time that Stone has stepped into the ring after lacing up the gloves for a Papanui League Club event.

“Coming into your second (fight), you can relax a bit,” he said.

“The last few days have been about chilling out with the family and the kids and that.

“Because you can overthink it a lot.”

It was at the Papanui fight night where he proved himself as a fighter of natural ability.

“I had a good win by TKO,” Stone said.

Preparation for tonight’s fight however has been different to his previous encounter, he said.

Stone had benefited from the shared experience of training among a group, compared to hitting the punching bag on his own.

“We’ve trained more as a team here, whereas the first one I was training on my own. It’s been good to have a team to train with and spar against as well.”

Matt Stone gearing up for his bout at Fight Night South tonight.

His bout with Roman Prazak, who has also been training through the Garage Box training programme. is billed as the headline fight of the night.

“He’s pretty slick,” he said.

Although his boxing background was limited, the 27-yearold dairy farmer and rugby rep should cast an imposing figure.

“I always wanted to try it,” he said.

“As soon as I started training out at the Celtic gym, I just fell in love with it.

“It’s just one of those things that you do once and you want to keep doing it.”

Tonight’s event will feature several corporate boxing bouts, with the night being hosted by Dame Lynda Topp.

Proceeds of an auction to be held at the event will be donated to the Methven Football Club.

Former Commonwealth cruiserweight champion and heavyweight boxer Shane Cameron will be at the event as a special guest.

Kim and Mel taking boxing plunge

Kim Ross

There should be generous support in both corners of tonight’s seventh bout as a local pair go head-to-head in the ring.

Ashburton’s Kim Ross faces off with Mount Hutt College teacher Mel Wareing who have both branched out for tonight’s event, capping about three months of intensive preparation.

Ross pinpoints a move away from running and a need to do “something for herself” as a factor in putting her hand up for Fight Night South.

“Me and running divorced,” she laughs. “It was nice to have something for me. Something to focus on again.”

And after a couple of half marathons under her belt over time, Ross found her alternative physical outlet.

She said the 12-week training programme had brought about a completely new level of fitness for the 37-year-old.

“It’s been great to go in there and push yourself and do something that is way outside of your comfort zone.

“I guess we all have different

quirks, which makes us all tick.”

And in Ross’ case, it is literally a role-reversal, as the local beauty therapist makes one of the more extreme transformations.

“I’ve gone from beauty to boxer,” she said.

Having had to reschedule appointments meant she was forced to share her boxing journey with clients.

“It’s probably going to be a weird experience on the night and an environment that none of us have experienced before, but I think that’s the exciting part of it.”

It has been a similarly enjoyable lead-up for her opponent Mel Wareing (45), who admitted to feeling the nerves late in the week.

She said she had lost seven kilograms across the training programme.

“I’ve really enjoyed it, learning a new sport and new discipline,” she said. “I quickly learned it was more than just relying on aggression and hitting back, I’ve really enjoyed learning to improve my technique.”

One thing which surprised the Methven teacher was how much

technical understanding went into training.

“All of us girls have talked about how you learn a new technique and you think ‘yep okay I’ll do that now’,” she said.

“But when you get into a sparring situation or into the ring, a lot of that goes out.

“You just hope you’ve got some muscle memory with some of the things.”

Wareing was also an eager patron when boxfit classes were introduced to Methven, “It became something that me and my husband did together,” she said. “It was nice for us to do something together.”

Boxfit would prove to be a natural segue to Fight Night South with Garagebox trainer Gary Manning encouraging his student to get involved.

“He must’ve seen something in me,” she said.

“Covid and lockdown just encouraged me even more to set myself a goal and have something to look forward to.

“I’m so thrilled to have made it to the end.”

Mel Wareing

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Meyrick blazes T20 ton

CRICKET

Allenton put on a polished performance with the ball against Lauriston.

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

It was a glorious walk in the sunshine for Allenton this week.

Its two club sides were both successful in their T20 outings in Ashburton on Wednesday, with the Progressive Livestock team particularly clinical.

They stormed to a 120-run win over the Coldstream Stags after Jack Meyrick thrashed an unbeaten 106 off 57 balls.

Coming in at number four, he hit 12 fours and five sixes in an electrifying stint at the crease which hauled Allenton to 192/6 off 18 overs.

The Stags will see it as a missed opportunity to restrict Allen-

ton after having them at 26/4 – Hamish Mackenzie’s 4-16 proving he is the most potent of the Stags bowlers with the ball.

It was two late partnerships, both involving Meyrick, both totalling 62, which saw Allenton get away on their opponents.

Coldstream in response could not garner much momentum, or any semblance of a knock to rival

Meyrick’s, bowled out for 72 in the 14th over, the wickets shared around Allenton’s attack.

The club’s senior team meanwhile completed a seven-wicket win against Lauriston off the back of an impressive bowling display.

After winning the toss, Lauriston were all out for 70 (for 8 wickets) with Rob Hooper the only player to get a start with an unbeaten 20.

TENNIS

Twilight Tridents make it six

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Jaideep Singh, while expensive off his two overs, did the most damage with 3-23.

Allenton scampered through to the total in 9.4 overs, with Satveer Singh, as he so often has this season, the linchpin at the crease.

He blasted four fours and four sixes in his unbeaten 48 to drive Allenton home with ample time up their sleeves.

TENNIS

Junior champs taking centre stage It is the turn of the juniors to showcase their credentials in Ashburton today.

The Mid Canterbury Junior Age Group Championships got under way yesterday afternoon, with the tournament resuming at the Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre today.

The event caters to age grades from 8/9s and under to 16/18s and under with both the junior and open grade interclub competitions making way for the championships this weekend.

Age grade winners from last season are set to return including Tyler Leonard, Holly Jane Feutz, Sam Kingsbury, Riley Breen, Annalise King, Josh Gilbert and Arlo Parsons.

The first round of matches get under way at 8.30am this morning.

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TENNIS

Big prize elusive

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

Tennis whiz kid Riley Breen continues to go from strength to strength.

The Mid Canterbury youngster put in a mighty stint on the doubles court during the week only to be denied at the final post at the AON 12U New Zealand Junior Championships in Christchurch.

Breen, alongside Jack Hansen-Ratter, were edged by Andre Duggan and Felix Littlejohn in Wednesday’s doubles final 6-3 3-6 10-2.

Despite going down in the decider, it was a superb effort from Breen and his doubles partner, who only dropped the one set leading into the final.

Both players will be highly fancied next year, as both maintain eligibility for the age grade national event.

Fellow local star Josh Gilbert also had an excellent campaign, making the semi-finals of the boys’ singles 17/32 playoffs.

Riley Breen qualified for the doubles final of the 12U New Zealand Junior Championships this week.

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TENNIS

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OPINION

Young talent abounds in Super squads

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

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ew Zealand’s five Super Rugby franchises unveiled their squads for the 2021 season.

The Mitre 10 Cup finished with the Tasman Mako going back-to-back with a nail-biting win over Auckland, and two pieces of individual brilliance from Will Jordan were able to put a smile on captain Cane and coach Foster as they ride off into the off season.

A very short one, with Super Rugby pencilled in to kick off at the end of February.

Pending any Covid-19 complications, each franchise will play at least 13 matches next year, with two rounds of Super Rugby Aotearoa and five against the Australian sides.

With the game under a cloud internationally, I was expecting to see a few more wily veterans popping in to the squads, but it wasn’t to be.

But I am happy to be wrong and see those spaces filled with new local talent to develop – in most cases.

A quick run through some of the possible veteran pick-ups that featured in the Mitre 10 Cup include Adam Thomson, Patrick Osborne, Liam Messam, Sona Taumalolo, Nasi Manu, Jamie

Mackintosh, Quentin MacDonald, Kieron Fonotia, and Baden Kerr.

Julian Savea fits the bill returning to the Hurricanes, and fellow former All Black Bryn Evans is in the Highlanders squad.

One of the major talking points was the omission of Southland Stags captain Tony Lamborn.

He was squeezed out of the Blues squad after they recruited Dillon Hunt from the Highlanders, with many pundits thinking Lamborn would simply shift south – especially after his strong showing in the Mitre 10 Cup. But new Highlanders coach Tony Brown, who is an assistant coach with Japan, instead opted to recruit Japan international Kazuki Himeno meaning there was no room for Tony Lamborn – an American international but with strong New Zealand links.

The fact is neither is All Black eligible so should the argument not be Himeno or Lamborn, but what other young flanker should have been given the opportunity.

Another Highlanders casualty was also unlucky not to find work elsewhere in livewire outside back Josh McKay. He was at times the Highlanders best attacking option last year, but was shown the door.

He was strong for Canterbury

this year but the Crusaders went with other options.

However, with Braydon Ennor set to miss the Crusaders’ 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign and fellow All Black George Bridge to miss half the season, there may be opportunities for McKay if he is, as expected, added to the Crusaders wider training squad Sticking with the Crusaders, I see the luckiest man to be Brett Cameron.

A one-test All Black, Cameron had looked destined to be the next number 10 off the Canterbury production line, but appears to be faltered since being gifted an All Blacks cap.

The Crusaders often rely on local talent, but it feels like they have only stuck with Cameron to see if his potential pans out.

But I can’t help but think how they could help develop the exciting prospect of Lincoln McClutchie – the former schoolboy star who played a strong role in the Hawke’s Bays Championship success – including claiming and holding the Ranfurly Shield.

But Robertson and co stuck with Cameron, who couldn’t keep the starting job for Canterbury this season.

It’s the one weak area in the Crusaders squad, can the person backing Mo’unga up be trusted to steer the ship.

Lachlan Boshier is one of the more exciting prospects for 2021.

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HARNESS RACING

Herbert makes raceday return Ricki Herbert is well-known for his association with football, coaching the All Whites to an historic World Cup campaign a decade ago, but on Thursday night he made a return to his other passion – harness racing.

More than three decades ago Herbert developed a passion for the sport upon his return from playing international football when he started to help out his father Clive at his stable.

“I had been overseas playing football and when I got back and wasn’t quite sure where to go or what to do, I jumped onboard with Dad,” Herbert said.

“I didn’t know anything about horses back then.

“Ten years later I had a really good experience with it and got into the training side of things and then got my (driver’s) licence and had 10 drives.

“I thoroughly enjoyed it and then I went overseas and had national team jobs (with football).

“I haven’t been in it for a long

time, but it was a strong part of my life and I am really pleased that I have got a chance to be back involved.”

Herbert had 10 raceday drives in the early nineties, for two placings, and is enjoying being back in the sulky after a 27-year hiatus, albeit at amateur level.

He has been working his way to attaining his amateur driver credentials over the last few months, a pursuit that was motivated by his father’s passing 18 months ago.

“My Mum passed away four years ago and my Dad passed away 18 months ago. He loved the game and was heavily involved in it,” Herbert said.

“He had some nice horses and the family is really proud of the colours. I just thought we could try and get back into it.

“I always said that I would try and have another drive and it’s just come to fruition. It’s a sport I love and when I get a bit of time, I enjoy it and I like doing it.”

Ricki Herbert is happy to be back in the sulky.

Together with a group of mates, Herbert bought into the Luke Whittaker-trained Chalberg, and he has enjoyed racing the son of Art Official over the last couple of months, highlighted by his maiden win at Cambridge in September.

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“There’s eight of us who bought a 50 per cent share in him,” Herbert said.

“We have had him going around a little bit, just having a bit of fun with him.”

That sense of fun was enhanced at Cambridge Raceway on Thursday when Herbert drove him in the Downbytheseaside At Woodlands Stud Mobile Pace (2700m).

While the pair finished unplaced, Herbert was delighted to be back out on the track.

“Wherever he came was irrelevant, I was just so proud to have Dad’s colours on and being out there driving,” he said.

While kept busy with football obligations, the Cambridge resident said he tries to get down to Cambridge Raceway most mornings to help out local trainer Kyle Marshall.

“I try and get down to the track most mornings,” Herbert said.

“I am helping out Kyle Marshall and he has been great.

“I try and get some early starts and work a couple of horses, just depending on what my timetable looks like.

“I am down there doing something completely different and then it’s a long day of football activity. It’s quite a nice balance.”

Herbert said harness racing adds a healthy mix to his life and helps him unwind from the pressure of football.

“Football has been my life – it’s my passion, it’s what I love,” he said.

“The racing side of it just adds that bit of relaxation and it can just take your mind away and you can chill out a little bit and enjoy other people’s company and have some fun.”

While football will always be the leading light in Herbert’s life, he said he is enjoying being back in the sport introduced to him by his late father.

“It’s an industry that I love and it’s good to be back with it,” he said.

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Matt Markham’s Timaru Selections

Race 1: Lady Loins, Prince Rainer, Illegal Alien, Dude’s Star Race 2: Mahia, Le Tissier, Manon The Run, Rosies Terror Race 3: Brother John, Megarock, Mark Dunnett, Heza Sport Race 4: Huego Boss, Endless Dreams, Major Wilson, Perfect Cut Race 5: Orlando Magic, Muscle Bank, Horse Of Course, Count Eyre Race 6: Vincent Van Gone, Go Davey, Champagenandwine, Bettor Believe It Race 7: Carlos Bromac, Sagano, Good On Ya Kiwi, Yossie Race 8: That Alexander Guy, Cheezel, Franco Niven Race 9: The Player, Superfast Lad, Rebel Kibbybones, Kahress Race 10: Reinimin Patron, Admirable, Paul’s Verdict, Szybka Lane BEST BET: The Player (R9) VALUE: Carlos Bromac (R7)

Akaroa harness Tomorrow at Motukarara Raceway

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Matt Markham’s Akaroa Selections

Race 1: Shardan Suzie, Jenabella, Pete’s Dash, The Go To Man Race 2: Aldebaran Floss, Emma Louise, Make My Sundon, Superfast Gorsey Race 3: Tombelina, Sister’s Delight, FlamboyAnt, Conqueror Me Race 4: No Time Like Now, Rollyourown, Cristiano Buccini, Unfazed Race 5: Judgement Bay, Fraud, Le Pole Dancer, Hope For Love Race 6: Safe Zone, Mongolian Marshall, Drink The Wind, Teds Legacy Race 7: Call This Fun, My Eyre, DD’s Super Stuart, Tequila Sunset Race 8: Kiss The Girls, Mad Lu Li, Glen Elgin Thomson Race 9: Fynn Frost, Laver, Skippy’s Delight, Arden’s Reality Race 10: Test The Boundaries, Momentous, Full Of Hope, Prince Teka Race 11: Southerly Change, Deja Blue, Ava Adore, Jazelle BEST BET: Kiss The Girls (R8) VALUE: Fynn Frost (R9)

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OPINION

Putting the squeeze on his rivals

By Matt Markham

Blair Orange goes to work.

matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

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f you’ve ever sat back and watched a game of rugby and zoned in on just the one player, you’ll have a much stronger appreciation for what they do in a game than if you were just a normal observer.

Rugby’s latest adaption, player cam, has been great for this – and being able to fixate in on one person and see what they do and how they go about their business is great stuff.

Last weekend I applied the same principles to watching races.

Watching replays, I decided to watch Blair Orange intently throughout his big book of drives at Orari, and what I was treated to was a masterclass in horsemanship, and also intimate knowledge of the horse you’re driving and those around you.

To say Orange drove inch perfectly all day might seem like a bit of a false statement.

He didn’t win every race, but what he did was ensure that every horse he sat behind was given the absolute best possible chance of finishing in as high a spot on the pecking order.

To break it down like that and watch just him was really enlightening.

Granted, Blair had some outstanding chances at the meeting, and with that kind of horsepower

it’s easy to see why punters so heavily invest on him when he jumps into the cart.

But his split-second decision making was right on point, when he needed to move he moved and when he needed to sit and wait that little bit longer he did exactly that.

Few people could have expected us to find someone who would dominate so impressively so quickly after the departure of Dexter Dunn, but it took all of just a few months for Blair to assert his dominance, and there really has been no looking back.

In the four or so seasons since Dunn left, he’s only 100 or so wins away from having driven 1000 winners – a frenetic pace for accumulating wins considering it took him almost two decades to drive his first 1000 winners.

Having some big stables attached to your name certainly helps, and being able to drive for some of the best strike-rate trainers in the land doesn’t hurt either, but it’s a tough old slog from week-to-week.

But that dominance doesn’t relate to big pay days, although the earnings are solid enough.

In the last four and a half

years, Orange has won $487,989 in winning stakes – which works out to a little more than $2200 per week.

That’s pretty good going.

But add into that flights, accommodation, travel and expenditures that aren’t usually covered by anyone else and the figure is significantly less.

But while it’s financially ok, it’s more physically and mentally taxing.

There’s races three or four times a week, one of which is in Southland, and then you can throw workouts and trials into the mix.

So, there’s more time looking at a steering wheel or the rear end of a horse than much else in life.

So, it’s not all glitter and glam – although there are certainly those moments too.

But to be at the absolute top of your game for such a long period of time and to continually deliver incredible results is quite the feat.

It’s also a certain guarantee that Blair Orange will go down as one of the greats of all time.

Don’t believe me?

Sit back and watch just him in action and you’ll see what I mean.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): No matter how dreamy an experience may be, the fun will become work. Also, work will get to a similar turn and become something you smile through.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You thought that if you didn’t stay true to a certain belief, you wouldn’t be you. But years later, having let go of the belief long ago you’re still somehow you – simultaneously changed and unchanged.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): The hotter a relationship is, the more attention it needs. It’s happening in a skillet, not a crockpot. There’s no “set it and forget it” mode. It needs constant watching and stirring to keep from going up in flames.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): As the expert fisher knows, what you catch often has to do with the lure.

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327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

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.

Mental Health - Call free on 0800 222 955.

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.

Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - 2pm,

307 7900

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

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

Information Centre

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.

Saturday, December 5, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

CLASSIFIEDS 41

SITUATIONS VACANT

Account Manager - South Canterbury Incorporated in 2006, Southfuels has grown significantly, supplying bulk fuel, lubricants, fuel cards and real-time information tools to our primary sector customers. We support farmers, growers and rural contractors plus the marine and aquaculture industries.

As we continue to grow, our journey from good to great revolves around us becoming the supplier of choice to our customers by striving to ensure their needs are always met.

Southfuels’ Fuel for Schools programme, support of NZ Young Farmers and community sponsorships keep us focused on what is important to the rural communities we serve.

See www.southfuels.co.nz for more information on how we add value in your community.

Due to significant growth in the region, we are now seeking a highly motivated rural professional to join our on-farm Account Management team. Alongside your colleagues, you will live by our two guiding principles – respect and results. We will provide you with coaching and ongoing technical support plus the tools to enable your personal success.

You will become engaged in the farming community, delivering on-farm solutions to new and existing customers.

Competencies to be successful include: • Affinity with the rural community.

• An understanding of farm systems and seasonality.

• A business growth mentality – drive and passion to succeed.

• Ability to work remotely and autonomously.

Ashburton District Community Christmas Lunch 2020 The 2020 Community Christmas lunch is being held at the Tinwald Hall, Cnr Graham & McMurdo Streets, Tinwald at 12.30pm on Christmas Day. Transport is available - please fill in below. This lunch is for anyone who would like to share Christmas Day with others. There is no charge.

If you have any questions please phone Ann 308 0333 and leave a message.

You are warmly invited to share this special time with us.

To enquire about this role in strict confidence or to request a Position Description, phone AgRecruit – either Deb Francis 021 224 5000 or Sue Jennings 021 226 2923.

Otherwise, please register your interest by sending your CV and covering letter by Thursday 17 December

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MEETINGS, EVENTS

ALLENTON RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB (INC)

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE CLUBROOMS ON TUESDAY 8th DECEMBER 2020 7pm --- Business--• • • • • •

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL FLATMATES wanted, must be working. $120 per week plus expenses.

Phone 027 357 3157.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

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

ASIAN Angel, sweet, hot, sexy, busty 40DD. Very good service, professional massage. MOTORING KEA BREEZE Phone 021 0860 1853. 2016 Motorhome for sale, 4 berth, mileage, excellent NEW Asian, busty 38D, low sexy body, professional condition. $84,990. Please massage, best service. phone 027 739 2744.

Phone 022 1974 434.

WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the TWO girls, two nights only. life of your tyres with an 27 year old blonde, and 35 alignment from Neumanns year old brunette. In calls Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills only. Phone or text 021 0906 Street. Phone 308 6737.

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PLANTS, PRODUCE

NEW Potatoes, dug daily GREEN Pine $180 – $3 per kg, 2 kg for $5.

R Bennett, 22 Melrose 3.6m³ split and delivered Road. Phone 308 4015.

Phone Shane James 027 611 3334.

FOR SALE

PREDATOR Auto Nav Kontiki, 54lb thrust motor and batteries. Brand new, never used. New $2,700, selling $2,200.

Please phone Mike 021 196 0655.

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

MEETINGS, EVENTS

ASHBURTON Society of Arts Christmas Show, Short Street Studio.

Starting Sunday 22nd November 11am - 4pm.

Guest BLANCHE FRYER CERAMICS and a large group of members exhibiting PAINTINGS AND CRAFTS continuing until Sunday 13th December at 4pm.

Weekends 11am 4pm, Monday and Wednesday 10am - 1pm or when sign out.

Enquiries phone 308 4533.

Guardian Classifieds Call the Guardian for all your classified requirements.

307 7900

SITUATIONS WANTED ADMINISTRATION/ Reception Due to moving to the locality I am looking to obtain a part time position in Ashburton in 2021 Currently working in a legal practice as an office administrator and have had experience in various front line positions (ins and mortgage broker admin manager, medical reception and legal admin.)

I take pride in my appearance, I am honest reliable self-motivated and hard working with a good sense of humour. I learn new skills quickly and work well in both sole charge and team situations. I consider myself an asset to any employer so if I can assist you please phone – Charlotte 027 633 1111

WANTED

WANTED TO BUY Old horse racing memorabilia wanted. Old race books, badges etc. gallops and trotting, looking to fill gaps collection. Please 73St, Burnett Ashburton Members I.B.A.N.Z & & Brokernet Ltd. NZin LevelSt, 2, 73 St,|Ashburton Members of NZBrokers I.B.A.N.Z & NZ Brokernet Ltd. my 2, 73 Level Burnett Ashburton | Members of|of I.B.A.N.Z Level Level 2, 73 Burnett St,2, Ashburton |Burnett Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd. call Steve on 03 324 2064. www.visioninsurance.co.nz Level 2, 73 Burnett St, Ashburton | Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd.

Special dietary needs:.....................................................................................

Do you need help with transport? (please circle one): Yes / No We will arrange a pick-up time with you before Christmas Day.

Please return this form to: Community House Mid Canterbury, 44 Cass Street, Ashburton Presbyterian Support at the Trevor Wilson Centre, 215 Tancred Street, Ashburton or to PO Box 581, Ashburton by Monday 14th December if possible.

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Birthday Greetings Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested.

Photos will be available at our level 3 office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.

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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.

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

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

• Reel Mowers • Chainsaws • Rotary Hoes • Generators

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

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

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TALBOT SECURITY GROUP Key Cutting Solutions

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

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

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CONNECTIONS

To advertise here contact Angeline on 027286 6527

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

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BIRTHS

DEATHS

DEATHS

DEATHS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

GEORGE – James and Laura (nee Trudgeon) are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Daisy Carolina George on December 1, 2020 weighing 7lb 8oz. A little sister for proud Jack and Annabel. A special thanks to Sandra Scott, midwife and the team at Ashburton Maternity.

CLELAND, Marion Jean – On December 4, 2020 at Ashburton Hospital. In her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Eddie, much loved mother and mother-in -law of Alison and Robin Martin.

Loving Gran of Michaela Anderson, and Polly and WaiMarama. Great Gran to Ariana, and Jakob, and baby Ava. Special friend to her Ashburton family. Our grateful thanks to the doctors, nurses and all staff of Ward 1 and Ward 2, Ashburton Hospital for their loving care of Marion.

Messages to the Cleland family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial Service for Marion will be held at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton on TUESDAY, December 8, commencing at 2pm.

Followed by a gathering at Mania-O-Roto Scout Park, Chalmers Avenue, Ashburton at 3.30pm.

HUSBAND, Jean Ellen (nee Hayman) – On December 3, 2020.

Passed away peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Max. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Lorraine and John Ross, Stuart and Shona, Ronda and Phil Bellew, and Valmai and Ian Copland. Loved Nanny Jean to her 30 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.

Beloved daughter of the late Norman and Betty Hayman, dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Edna and Don Horsnell, the late Mervyn, Gordon and Maureen, the late Joan, and Bill Hetrick, Wally and Jenny, the late Shirley and Ian Millett, and Noel and Norma Hayman. Loved sister-in-law of Unita and Joe Green, Ivey and Norman Brooks, Marion and Berkley Isted, and Bub and Mary Husband (all deceased), and loved Auntie Jean of all her nieces and nephews. Many thanks to the staff at Terrace View and Dr Penny Holdaway for their excellent care and unconditional love for Mum over the last five years.

Messages to the Husband family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial Service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on WEDNESDAY, December 9, commencing at 2pm.

WARD, Phyllis Mary (Mary) – Passed away peacefully at Coldstream Lifecare on November 18, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Aged 91 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Lester. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Vicki, Jennifer and Lindsay Stoddart, Malcolm and Dale, and Lesley. Loved and loving Grandma of Amy and Jess, Alana, Dylan, Ryan and Mitchell, Robbie, Louise and Angus. Special great Grandma to Henderson and Fletcher, Harriet and Matilda, and Beck. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Coldstream Lifecare for their care and support of Mary over the past nine years and for their support of the family during Mary’s last few days.

Messages to the Ward family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday 8 December, commencing at 2.30pm.

Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. For anyone wishing to view the service live online, go to www.patersonsfunerals.co.nz, Funeral Notices, and click on Mary’s notice for the link.

DOCKRILL, Roy Bodley – Caroline, Paul, Graham, Josh and Anna sincerely thank all those who supported us by sending flowers, baking, letters and cards during the loss of a very special father and grandfather. Thank you to all those who attended the funeral service and helped us celebrate the life of someone so very dear to us.

As many addresses are unknown, please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

HOFMEESTER – Cheyenne Elizabeth Hofmeester, was born at Christchurch Women's Hospital on November 20, 2020 at 1.45am weighing 3.45kg to proud parents Sean and Moira (nee Stolp).

GREETINGS

Happy 60th Birthday Gregory Small Love from all the family

DEATHS BURROWS, Cynthia Pauline (Cyndi) – Peacefully at Rosebank Residential Care, Ashburton on Friday, December 4, 2020, aged 74 years.

Devoted and dearly loved wife of Rod. Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Chris and Joanne, Brendon and Trish, and Tim and the late Adele. Loved Nana of Daniel, and Jamie; Dwayne, and Ebony; Jayden, Shantelle, Cindy and Jamie, Chrissie and Sam, and Kadeym; and Great-Nana of Makenzie, Hudson, and Maddon. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society of Ashburton would be appreciated and may be made at the service.

Messages to: The Burrows Family, c/- PO Box 6035, Ashburton 7742. A Memorial service to celebrate Cyndi’s life will be held at the Doris Linton Lounge, Ashburton RSA, 12 Cox Street, Ashburton on TUESDAY, December 8 at 1.30pm.

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JESSEP, Harry Miles – 80 years young. Passed away in Samoa on December 2, 2020. Loved by his family, Sandra and Keleva, Leanne and Shane, Michelle and Graham, Gaylene and Tim and his 25 grandchildren and 4 greatgrandchildren. Thanks to our aunties, uncles and cousins for the fabulous family photos and memories that you have shared with us during this difficult time.

Forever in our hearts.

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Ashburton Weather

Saturday: Occasional rain from late morning, possibly heavy with thunders/ hail. N changes S in the afternoon.

MAX

Midnight Saturday

Canterbury Plains

23 MIN 7

Saturday: Scattered rain from late morning, becoming widespread in the afternoon with a southerly change.

Possible thunderstorms with heavy rain and hail south of Ashburton in the afternoon and evening.

Sunday: Isolated early showers clearing, but high cloud remaining. Northerlies developing.

Monday: Fine with high cloud. Northerlies.

A slow-moving frontal system sinks southward onto Northland Saturday afternoon. A disturbed westerly flow affects the rest of the country. An active front within this flow moves onto the South Island this morning then moves northeastwards onto the lower North Island Saturday night. A narrow ridge moves away to the east on Sunday followed by a disturbed westerly flow, which persists over the country until Wednesday.

Around The Region Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Sunday: Chance early shower, then high cloud. Northerlies developing.

MAX

Canterbury High Country

22 MIN 10

Saturday: Rain about the divide, heavy with thunderstorms and hail, and snow to 1700m.

Elsewhere, scattered rain developing morning, easing to isolated showers by evening. Wind at 1000m: NW gale 65 km/h, easing to 60 km/h afternoon and 35 km/h evening. Wind at 2000m: W gale 80 km/h, easing to 65 km/h afternoon and 40 km/h evening. Freezing level: About 2000m.

Sunday: Cloud increasing, with scattered afternoon rain south of the Rangitata River. Rain about the divide from evening, with heavy falls possible at night. Wind at 1000m: Light, rising to NW 45 km/h in the evening, and to gale NW 80 km/h north of Lake Tekapo at night.

Wind at 2000m: SW 45 km/h, rising to gale W 65 km/h around midday, and to severe gale NW 100 km/h in the evening. Freezing level: About 2300m, rising to over 3000m at night.

23 8 20 13 29 14 21 7 19 12 26 14 18 5 18 8 23 13 SUN PROTECTION ALERT 20 6 20 10 24 13 21 10 18 14 25 15 PROTECTION REQUIRED : 20 9 : 20 am – 5 pm 23 8 20 7 27 10 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: Fine and very warm with some high cloud. Northerlies.

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 24.0 5.8 2.4 0.0 0.0 NW 43 2:07pm 14.7 32.0

Methven 18.9 11.7 – – – – – – –

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 24.0 23.7 5.4 7.4 1.3 – 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.0 NW 46 W 44 3:21pm 1:56pm 14.8 – 29.2 –

Tides, Sun and Moon Saturday

27 MIN 11

Sunday

Monday

Ashburton H 8:10am 8:33pm Mouth L 1:55am 2:27pm

9:02am 9:29pm 2:44am 3:18pm

9:56am 10:24pm 3:35am 4:13pm

Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

9:00am 2:42am 8:46am 2:28am

9:48am 3:30am 9:40am 3:19am

H L H L

8:13am 1:56am 7:54am 1:39am

8:39pm 2:29pm 8:17pm 2:11pm

9:27pm 3:17pm 9:13pm 3:02pm

10:16pm 4:06pm 10:08pm 3:57pm

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5:43am 9:05pm

5:43am 9:06pm

5:42am 9:07pm

12:24am 9:32am

1:05am 10:39am

1:39am 11:50am

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