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Job seeker numbers surge

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

Job seeker numbers in the Ashburton District hit an all time high in September, with 776 people registered as looking for work, up 57 per cent on September last year.

Over the past six years, numbers on the district’s job seeker register for the September quarter have ranged from 357 in 2015 to 494 in September last year. The most significant surge in unemployment has come in the 25 to 39-year-old age bracket, 520, up from 366 on the same quarter last year.

Post Covid-19, numbers out of work began to surge, with the June quarter showing 702 registered job seekers.

For the September quarter, a total of 1556 people in the Ashburton District were receiving some form of benefit.

The numbers of job seekers might be rocketing up, but that does not appear to be reflected in the numbers looking for work, Personnel Placements owner Wendy Robertson said.

“We do have a lot of people on our books, but we could do with more. As fast as we’re getting people on our books they’re out. If

people are wanting jobs, the jobs are there,” she said.

There were vacancies across all sectors of the workforce from skilled trades people to labourers and while office jobs were always hard to find, there were many opportunities in most other sectors, Robertson said.

“We’re coming into seasonal work and there are really good opportunities for people who want to earn while they might be waiting for a job in their own industry to open up again.”

It came down to what people were willing to do to earn an income and while some might be reluctant to work for the minimum wage, this was now $5000 a year higher than it was two years ago, she said. “How many people can say they’ve had a $5000 wage increase in the past two years?”

Robertson said she was also finding that jobs that may originally have been part time were becoming full time as businesses moved through the post Covid-19 lockdown period.

The unemployment numbers did not tell the whole story as her recruitment agency had plenty of jobs on its bookds it needed to fill, she said.

“It’s about being realistic. We’ve got a lot of jobs for people and it will only get busier.”

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A FRIGHTFUL NIGHT Ghouls, clowns and suspect-looking brides all made for a hugely successful Big Little Theatre Company’s (BLTC) Fright Night fundraiser on Saturday night.

Committee member Daniel Jurd said the queue stretched nearly out of the Plains Museum carpark come opening time for the junior show.

“The queue was just about as long for the senior show too.

“Overall we had around 90 families come through the gates.

“I think lots of families find it a nice alternative to trick or treating,” he said.

The weather was a bit patchy in places, but thankfully heavy rain held off and, according to Jurd, the wind just added to the spooky atmosphere.

All involved were thrilled when they realised their combined efforts raised over $4000. It was a very tidy sum to put towards our 2021 production, Jurd said.

“We are looking at dates in the first school holidays, but nothing is confirmed yet. We are thinking if we have our show early in the year, we can fit in another Fright Night too.”

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Preparing for the event that helps fill pantries for people in need, the Toot for Tucker team, back from left Salvation Army community ministries Catherin Harris, Presbyterian Support Ashburton services manager Suz Hutchinson, St Vincent de Paul president Mick Hanham and Presbyterian Support Christchurch manager Victoria Newcombe with in front Karen McRae, Property Brokers and Jackie Ryan, Ashburton County Lions.

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Ready to toot up a storm

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

When it comes to digging deep to help its own, the Ashburton community takes a lot of beating, say the organising team behind this year’s Toot for Tucker foodbank drive.

The event that fills foodbank shelves ahead of Christmas will see Ashburton’s streets echoing to the sound of car horns on November 16. It’s now in its 20th year and, for many families around the Ashburton District, the food parcels they provide are lifesavers over the high pressure festive season.

And for the three charities involved – St Vincent de Paul, Salva-

tion Army and Presbyterian Support – the food drive can’t come soon enough. Stocks are running low after Covid-driven demand and managers say they expect the demand for help to be quite high this Christmas.

This is Catherine Harris’ first year in the Salvation Army’s community ministries role and she said her team was hanging out for the food drive. They’ve already started compiling hamper lists and know they’ll need a big boost to stocks to fill these.

“I’ve heard so much about it, it’s an amazing service,” she said.

Ashburton County Lions member Jackie Ryan is a Toot for Tucker veteran. She was president of the organisation for the inaugural event and has been involved for

each of the 20 years it has been held.

The idea, came from a member who had been part of a similar event elsewhere. Her fellow Lions liked the idea and Toot for Tucker was born, but back then it was on a much, much smaller scale, Ryan said.

“In the first year or so we had a few teething problems with people annoyed by the tooting, but the support has grown hugely over the years and now people know what it is and just accept the noise,” she said.

Real Estate company Property Brokers has also been involved for many years, counting this as its 19th run. This year, however, there will be no collection bags and that means donations should

be left on letter boxes, fences or people could come out to the gate with their donations when they heard a vehicle horn, real estate agent Karen McRae said.

Presbyterian Support might have a smaller foodbank than the other two charities, but the pre-Christmas food drive was invaluable for her clients, Ashburton services manager Suz Hutchinson said.

“This is so big for our community and it’s great the way we all come together. The generosity is amazing and when you’re part of it, it just about brings tears to your eyes.”

St Vincent de Paul president Mick Hanham said the food drive was critical for his organisation, not just at Christmas but it also

boosted supplies into the new year when pressure often went on families as bills arrived and school uniforms and supplies had to be bought.

Toot for Tucker relies on community generosity both in giving non-perishable grocery items to the cause and in taking on the role of drivers, runners and food sorting teams on the night.

People wanting to be part of the food drive should turn up at the Ashburton Racecourse at 6pm on Monday, November 16, with a truck, trailer or car. Each vehicle will carry several runners whose job it is to collect donated items from outside houses. Teams of sorters work their way through donations, boxing these ready for collection by the three charities.

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The Ashburton Plains Rotary Club had some extra helping hands from the Ashburton Borough School for its recent Meals on Wheels deliveries.

Youth lend a helping hand

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

Local school children have been lending a hand with the delivery of Meals on Wheels.

On the Ashburton Plains Rotary Club recent delivery week the club invited senior pupils of Ashburton Borough School to assist as part of their community service.

“They are encouraged as part of their education to involve themselves in the community by contributing and this we saw as an opportunity for them to do this,” organiser Ray King said.

The meals are collected from the Ashburton Hospital and the community organisations and volunteers – like Plains Rotary – provide the delivery.

Plains Rotary has been involved with Meals on Wheels since the

club began, King said.

“It goes back from before I joined which was in 1976.”

In the last two years the Rotarians have incorporated school-age children assisting with the deliveries with Ashburton Intermediate and St Joseph’s also participating on previous occasions.

King said it all started after talking to pupils at St Joseph’s School last year about what the Rotary does. The pupils asked if they could help and King said Meals on Wheels was the opportunity that came up and they have run with it.

“They people who receive the meals love receiving them from the children who accompany the adults in the deliveries.”

For King the youth assistance has also been a crossover with the Kickstart Leadership course he runs through the Ashburton Youth

Institute.

Members of the leadership course have helped the Plains Rotary during its Meals on Wheels delivery weeks.

“I’ve been running the leadership course for 16 years. I started it because, being a teacher, I could see there was a need for the kids to have some form of skills and knowledge of how to be a leader in their schools.”

He has around 40 Year 8 pupils, who are nominated by the schools, take part each year and he gets assistance from other parties such as the Ashburton Mayor and Sport Mid Canterbury’s Jan Cochrane.

King said over the years the attendees of the course have gone on to be head students at Ashburton College as well as Villa Maria and Christchurch Boys’ High School.

Bands come to play in the park

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

This year’s Bands in the Park drew one of the biggest crowds for many a year.

The annual event is the baby of the Ashburton Civic Music Council and committee member Fiona Maginness said it was a well-attended, lovely day at the Ashburton Domain that everybody enjoyed.

The crowd were entertained by four community bands, the Ashburton Pipe Band, the Electronic Organ Club, the Ashburton Silver Band, helped out by the Sumner Silver

Band, with the MSA orchestra rounding out the performance list.

Maginness put the increased crowd numbers down to increased advertising and people wanting to get out of the house and enjoy some fine music in the fresh air.

“We had a strong social media presence this year. I know that some of the oldies don’t have social media accounts, but their family members do.”

The lovely weather also played into their hands.

“It was hot, but not too hot, the domain’s Long Green area has plenty of shade for listeners to park up under,” she said.

Along with providing a melodic gentle afternoon full of entertainment, the organising committee also took the hat around, gathering up donations for the performing bands and for them to put towards next year’s event.

“We collected over $800 which was fantastic. The money is split evenly between the bands and the Music Council,” Maginness said.

Bands in the Park will be back next year, at the same time and in the same spot.

“It’s been years since we didn’t hold the yearly concert, and all going well next year will be no exception,” she said.

Ashburton Silver Band conductor Allan Aberhart puts the band through their paces at the Bands in the Park event on Sunday.

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TWO SIDES OF THE JOB COIN PLAY TOGETHER

Above – Ashburton employers, learning about the financial support available to them if they employ a job seeker or apprentice.

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

When you put job seekers and employers together in one room, the outcome is likely to be a winner on both fronts.

And that’s what the Ashburton District Council and the Ministry for Social Development did on Wednesday when the district’s second employment expo was held. It built on the success of last year’s event attracting job seekers of all ages in significant numbers.

Among the speakers were Limited Service Volunteer (LSV) representatives, Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce, Ministry of Social Development , Zest People employment coaches and a number of local employers.

The goal of the exchange was simply about putting the two sides of the employment partnership in the same room and allowing relationships and job opportunities to occur, organiser council people and capability manager Sarah Mosley said.

Job seekers heard from people who had successfully pivoted their career and lives, about the courses available to help them refocus, about retraining opportunities and initiatives, how to manage their career transition and ways to proactively approach the job market.

A panel of people who made employment decisions for their companies also provided ideas on how to prepare a winning job application and they gave their

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Left – Regan Jackson, Ministry of Social development Canterbury regional labour market manager, speaking at Ashburton’s Employment Exchange.

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personal tips on the things they loved and loathed in those job applications.

For employers, there was an opportunity to learn about the financial assistance available if they took on a registered job seeker or a new apprentice.

Regan Jackson, MSD’s regional labour market manager for Canterbury said assistance was available for apprentice training, upskilling staff through formal qualifications and through MSD-business partnerships. In addition there were financial incentives available to

employ people who were disadvantaged job seekers, Jackson said.

In talking to job seekers who may have been redundant, Jackson said there was one golden rule he urged everyone to live by – “you need to remind yourself that it was the job that was made redundant, not you.”

The Connected website was a gold mine for employers and spelled out very clearly the kind of assistance they could access when employing new staff, he said.

The event attracted job seekers of all ages, some looking for their first jobs, others looking for a change of direction.

Feedback from both job seekers and employers was positive, with some valuable connections made, Mosley said.

“Job seekers were saying they found it really motivational and were taking away some good points while employers found out about a lot of opportunities through MSD,” she said.

Careless driving leads to two charges Others to appear before Judge Maze in the Ashburton District Court on Monday were: Bronson Tamati Cairns pleaded guilty to two charges. It’s alleged Cairns was driving carelessly down Cross Street, causing a “sustained loss of traction” and that he completed two separate burnouts on the night of October 17. He had earlier been playing beer pong with friends, the court heard.

Cairns’ was found to have 468 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath.

Cairns was disqualified from driving for 8 months and sentenced to 50 hours community work per charge.

Hayden Johnston appeared facing multiple drug and driving charges. Johnston pleaded guilty to a breach of intensive supervision in February which he was previously convicted for family violence and drug offences.

He was later found to be in possession of an unlicensed firearm, utensils and 16 grams of cannabis at his home in June af-

ter a search warrant was executed by police.

Johnston’s lawyer argued that he had been off methamphetamine for six months and he was free of association and influence after shifting out of the area and to Christchurch.

Judge Maze sentenced Johnston to 12 months intensive supervision and was disqualified from driving for 15 months.

Warwick Graeme King pleaded guilty to a charge of burglary.

It is alleged the 38-year-old went on to a construction site in April during lockdown stole two surveillance cameras.

The court heard that the theft occurred during a period when King was struggling with a methamphetamine addiction and after he lost his job at the freezing works where he slipped into reoffending.

King offered to pay reparations of $1500 to his victim and was thought to be very remorseful and upset with himself, his lawyer said.

Although he had a number of previous

convictions, this was his first burglary.

Judge Maze was sentenced to 80 hours community work and six months supervision.

A 63-year-old man pleaded guilty to a charge of assaulting a child. The alleged incident occurred in April during lockdown in which family members had moved in together where “stresses” had simmered, his lawyer said. The man has no previous violence charges. A 5-yearold boy was living at the residence at the time.

The man’s relationship to the boy was described as a “step grandparent”. It is alleged the man got bothered with something the boy had done, before dragging him from a bedroom, seizing him by the hair, lifting him up off the ground before lowering the child and letting him go.

The court heard he had made a “modest” emotional harm payment after engaging with restorative justice. The man was sentenced to nine months’ supervision.

Discharged after run-in with Pizza Hut worker A 30-year-old man has been convicted and discharged after a home delivery earlier this year turned nasty.

Troy Baker pleaded guilty to common assault and threatening language charges when he appeared in the Ashburton District Court on Monday.

The incident occurred on the night of July 5 following a botched Pizza Hut online order.

The court heard details of an alleged altercation between the man and an Ashburton Pizza Hut delivery driver which resulted in the worker receiving medical assistance.

The summary of facts alleges that at about 9.09pm, the man mistakenly ordered two lots of chicken tenders, which he paid for online, rather than one.

The man tried to call Pizza Hut to change his order, however, due to his order being paid for online it could not be altered and an extra pizza was offered to the man.

At about 9.34pm, the driver arrived at Baker’s home address where he is alleged to have knocked several times with no answer.

An attempt to reach the man on his cellphone went to voicemail before the Pizza Hut employee returned to the door and knocked again.

The summary of facts outlines the defendant opened the door and shouted and swore at the victim.

The court heard Baker then pushed the driver in the chest away from the door into a wall where he was held for a number of seconds.

His hand deflected up following the push which struck the worker in the neck.

It is alleged Baker shouted at the driver using a number of swear words which made the victim fearful.

The Pizza Hut employee suffered a sore neck and received medical attention, the court was told.

The court was told Baker had made a $300 emotional harm payment to the victim.

Baker was convicted and discharged

by Judge Joanna Maze.

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Welcoming our new New Zealanders

In brief Young musicians The Blue Pub’s Samuels Bar in Methven will be rocking on Friday night when Wayne Pannett’s School of Rock students take to the stage. With students aged from nine to 16 years, Pannett said there will be lots of music styles on offer. Bands The Ultimate Noodlers and Livewires will be having a hit-out before heading off to BandQuest on Monday. The new-look female band Angellettas and the Crustaceans wrap up the band section. The solo selection features Emma Papworth and Sammy Mackle performing a couple of times during the evening. It starts at 6.30pm, bring a gold coin to get in and food and drinks are available from the main bar.

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Ashburton’s newest citizens with Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown after the Ashburton District Council’s final citizenship ceremony for 2020.

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

Among the thousands of events that were cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic, there were several small but very important ceremonies where newcomers officially become citizens of New Zealand.

Each year the Ashburton District Council holds several ceremonies to welcome hundreds of

new citizens to the district, but this year Covid-19 meant ceremony numbers have been cut.

The year’s first event was held in February, where 28 people took their oath of allegiance, and on Thursday only the second – and final one – for this year was held.

Twenty-four citizens representing 10 nationalities took the final step in their journey to become New Zealand citizens.

Making their oath or affirma-

tion were: Antony Paul, Nina Francis, India; Maricar Mae Madarang Gabonada, Jebbu Symon Porlit Gabonada, Marbeau Dominque Madarang Gabonada, Ebin Babu, Philippines; Ernest Henry Stern, United States of America; Johanne Stern, Australia; Sylvia Jolanda Lilley; Maria Innes, Juan Daniel Stimolo, Martin Stimolo Varela, Valentina Stimolo Varela, Micaela Stimolo Varela, Cecilia Stimolo Vareia,

Argentina; Hendrik Gerit Cronje, Kaylem James Herbert, Tracy Jane Cronje, England; Teofilo Junior Afato, Samoa; Sophie Marie Caroline Magali Beugnot, France; While they were not formally welcomed to the district yesterday, Teofilo Junior Afato, Cindy and Tatem Christiaan Claassens and Darren Smith have also received their citizenship certificates.

OUR DOMAIN

Celebrating Filipino life in miniature

Trott’s Community Garden is looking for some friends, people who want to be part of the internationally recognised Racecourse Road garden without having to get their hands dirty.

For $50 a single, or $75 for a double subscription, people can join the garden team and enjoy preferential invites to functions held in the garden. Members will also receive a complimentary copy of the Trott’s Gardens book when they make their first visit.

Walking and cycling Mid Canterbury’s updated Walking and Cycling Strategy is out for consultation and the community has until November 30 to have their say on the draft document.

It’s about making walking and cycling around the district safer and more attractive and work is planned over a 10-year period.

Proposals to the walking and cycling network include improving pedestrian accessibility; reducing gaps in the footpath network in Rakaia and Methven; improving cycle lane quality, continuity and safety and improving signage on recreational trails. The full proposals can be found in the consultation document which is now available on the council website ashburtondc.govt.nz/ haveyoursay.

By Sue Newman

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A number of CCTV cameras are mounted around Ashburton streets, as part of the Ashburton District Council’s work to keep residents safe. It has renewed its existing contract to run the cameras with Masterguard Security.

More than 1200 Filipinos now call the Ashburton District home and tomorrow they will be celebrating their culture in a festival of food, music and storytelling.

The event will also celebrate the unveiling of New Zealand’s first Filipino garden. It is the result of more than a year of design work and not only expresses the Filipino culture and identity but is a symbol of putting down roots and creating a new and bright future in the Ashburton District.

Featuring in the garden are miniature Bahay Kubo (or Nipa Huts) as well as symbols and colours from the Philippines flag.

Although most of the plants in the Philippines are tropical some sub-tropical counterparts have been sourced to represent the colour and vibrancy of the Philippine culture in bright floral displays.

The garden was created through the collaborative effort by the United Filipinos of Mid Canterbury, Filipino Dairy Workers New Zealand, Hakatere Multi Cultural Council, Office of Ethnic Communities and the Ashburton District Council.

Plan change four A change to the Ashburton District Plan, known as plan change four, has been publicly notified and submissions on this can be made until December 4. A summary of those submissions will be available in January when there will be an opportunity to make further submissions. A date for a submissions hearing is yet to be set.

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A garden that represents the culture of the Philippines is almost completed in the Ashburton Domain, ahead of its official opening on Saturday.

PHOTO SUE NEWMAN 041120-SN-6496 This is the second culturallythemed garden planted in the domain, with the first an Indian garden established in November 2018. It will be a temporary

garden and will be on show until Easter next year.

Tomorrow’s Filipino festival will be held in an area near the domain offices, accessed

through the main gates on West Street. The event will run from 6pm to 8pm. If wet the celebration will be postponed to November 21.

There’s been a steady stream of people getting tested for Covid-19 in Christchurch after two community cases were reported there. So far 13 per cent of the 237 Russian and Ukrainian seafarers at the Christchurch Airport Sudima isolation facility have come down with the virus, along with two healthcare workers who worked at the hotel.

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Fast action can save your eyesight

Thanks to quick action and modern medical treatment, Jim Kennedy’s macular degeneration has been successfully treated and he’s back to doing the things he loves.

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

Macular degeneration is the most common cause of blindness in over-50-year-olds, but often it can be treated – if caught in time.

It’s a condition that affects one in seven people, more if you’re over 80, and yet awareness of the disease and its symptoms is low.

Ask Jim Kennedy. He thought fading vision was just part of the ageing process.

He was no stranger to poor eyesight and had worn glasses since he was four, but when he found himself struggling to read and finding it difficult to identify faces, he realised something more than ageing might be in play.

Jim was in his early 60s and loved nothing better than sitting down with a good book, or work-

ing on one of his rugs, but almost overnight he started to struggle with both.

He couldn’t distinguish colours printed on a canvas or the symbols on a graph and the light always seemed to be too dim to read easily.

“And then I found that writing on the television screen seemed to be wavy. One time I was slicing vegetables and found I was having trouble with co-ordination between the knife and the product. Judging the distance was a problem,” he said.

The onset of vision problems and their escalation from nuisance to significant was quick, five or six weeks.

Jim wasn’t concerned, but as luck would have it, he had an appointment booked with his optometrist for a regular check-up.

The outcome was far from what he expected. He had mac-

ular degeneration in his left eye and an appointment was booked three weeks out with an eye specialist at Dunedin Hospital. From there things moved quickly.

“I thought initially maybe I had a cataract. I’d never heard of macular degeneration, but apparently my mum had it and there was no treatment back then.”

Today, however, treatment is available if the condition is identified as “wet”. Dry degeneration is currently untreatable.

The disease itself develops when blood vessels at the back of the eye start leaking. This leads to fuzzy central vision and, if left untreated, to blindness.

For Jim, treatment was immediate and involved the injection of a drug developed for use in cancer treatment, Avastin, into his eye.

It sounds far worse than it actually is, he said.

His eyeball was numbed, an anaesthetic injected and then the blood vessel sealing Avastin injected. Job done and your sight is preserved.

Treatment continues, along with regular eye checks for three months and then the schedule becomes maintenance three monthly injections.

When Jim first received treatment, he and wife Heather were living in Invercargill and treatment was carried out in Dunedin.

Now he heads to Christchurch Hospital and says the service he’s received there has been brilliant.

His left eye is now healed, but the condition is making itself felt in his right. Knowing how easily the problem can be fixed, Jim is not concerned.

And knowing how easily wet macular degeneration can be fixed, he’s urging anyone con-

cerned about their vision to go to their doctor or optometrist. A simple check, a 10-minute treatment might be all it takes to save your sight, he said.

“It’s a time-critical thing. If you have blurriness in the middle of your eye and lines or writing is wavy do something about it – fast. Once your sight’s gone it’s gone.”

He counts himself lucky to be living at a time when there is a treatment for macular degeneration. Twenty years earlier and he’d be blind, he said.

A simple test is available on the Macular Degeneration NZ website for people wanting to carry out a self check.

The website also contains information about the condition with tips about keeping your eyes healthy.

This week is Macular Degeneration week.

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MACULAR DEGENERATION

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he macula is the central part of the retina at the back of the eye. It processes vision and macular degeneration causes progressive macula damage leading to issues such as a loss of reading, recognising faces and being able to drive.

There are two types , dry and wet. Dry macular degeneration results in the gradual loss of central vision.

Wet macular degeneration is characterised by a sudden loss of vision caused by abnormal blood vessels growing under the retina. Immediate medical treatment of wet macular degeneration is essential for saving sight.

Early detection and prompt treatment can reduce avoidable vision loss for more than 1.5 million New Zealanders at risk.

The primary risk factor is age, although there is a 50 per cent chance of having the genetic disposition if a family member has it. Smokers have a four times greater risk and may get it 10 years earlier than non-smokers.

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There’s no place like home

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

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ever forget to count yourself lucky you’re a Kiwi, because it could be a lot worse.

You could be American.

No offence to any of our American readers out there, but watching things unfold from the other side of the world over the past 48 hours has been nothing short of a comedy show wrapped up in a blue and red silk, pretending to be an election.

It is simply mind-boggling that what is, in laymen terms, a relatively straight-forward process can be turned into such a mockery and allow itself to see fits of outrage and accusations of cheating so readily.

At the end of the day, it’s as simple as ticking a box and then that box’s contents being counted.

It should never be any more complicated than that – yet here we are, two days after the election in America closed and we’ve got the incumbent running around like a headless chook, crying foul and stomping his feet while his rival stands by and does his absolute best to impersonate a man who looks asleep, but really isn’t.

Donald Trump is the ultimate actor.

He plays to his strengths and does it so damn well that hordes actually believe what is coming out of his mouth.

When he declared victory on Wednesday night, people celebrated.

Even with facts presented in front of them that were to the contrary, they hung off every word that their man had said and refused to be told differently.

He has almost single-handedly made a joke of the US elections – singing praise when the numbers look good, then crying foul when they turned in the other direction.

Being humble in defeat is almost as admirable as it is in success.

If you can, jump online and have a search for the video of Bernie Sanders talking to Jimmy Fallon a few weeks ago. He predicted that exactly what has happened, would happen. That Trump would call it fraud as the postal vote turned in favour of the blue.

While so much of what has unfolded in America has been unbelievable, there is actual proof that many over there were expecting it.

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Divided States of America 20 metres away. Our eyes locked on each other again, once again I looked away.

I spent the next two or three minutes saying to myself, “don’t look, don’t you dare look”.

I couldn’t help myself, I looked for him again, this time he was standing 10 metres away from me.

You guessed it, he saw me looking at him again and this time made a beeline directly at me.

He bowled right up to me with his index finger waving in my face, yelling “I’ve had a really crap day and I don’t need the likes of you making it any worse”.

It felt like everyone on the platform was staring at us. Luckily two trains pulled in together at that moment, he staggered off muttering under his breath and hopped on one and with a sign of relief, I realised the other train was mine.

I sat down still counting my lucky stars the run-in didn’t escalate further. Just then another homeless man stumbled in and sat down beside me.

This guy was closer to 70 and rather drunk. He promptly went to sleep on my shoulder. I thought to myself, this is the universe paying me back for staring at the other dude.

Anyhoo, here’s hoping I’ve got it all wrong and we’ll see an election result announced in the near future, it’s accepted by the nation and they move onwards and upwards together. Insert Tui Billboard here.

Till next week, Hoo roo Phill Hooper, Homeless magnet

By Phill Hooper

OFF THE AIR

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ell wasn’t Wednesday night captivating viewing?

I spent most of the evening trying to get my head around exactly how America goes about electing their president and the rest of the night trying to figure out exactly what Donald said.

There are times I believe he has the nation’s best interests at heart and I think he has done some good work as far as getting the country back on its feet.

They appear to me have been on their knees for the past few years, with a lot of their big companies closing or sourcing product and services off shore.

The rest of the time though he appears to me to be chasing the spotlight. It’s almost some sort of theatrical game for him. I think he loves “celebrity” and craves that label.

It looks very much like a Divided States of America at the moment and far away from a United States and getting further away. I worry about the scenes we could see on the streets following this election and it feels like a civil war is brewing close to the surface.

I have so many fond memories from my two visits to the States, it’s such an amazing country to visit. Not only for its sights, but also for its people.

Apart from one run-in with a homeless person, I found every American friendly and helpful.

Maybe I just got lucky?

The run-in was my own fault as well. I was in a New York subway waiting on a train and it was packed.

I spotted this large African American man wandering done some nearby stairs. When I say large, he was a big unit, over six foot tall and over 120-kegs.

He had a button-down shirt

that was ripped open in the front. His jeans were a mess, I don’t think they had a zip and the only thing kind of holding them together and up was an old belt. Just as I was looking at him

and thinking “the poor bugger” our eyes met. I looked away immediately.

A minute later I searched him out again, he was making his way in my general direction but

Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. 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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There are two things certain in the world right now: 1) Strong returns with good growth are hard to come by 2) Food demand is through the roof Bottom-draw investments with well-known tenant covenants are few and far between but here we have exactly that, excellent lease terms and a highly functional facility situated on a 20ha. parcel of freehold land on the State Highway.

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The Complete Package 161 Baker Road, Rakaia Located close to Rakaia in a popular lifestyle area within commuting distance of Christchurch and Ashburton. An affordable lifestyle opportunity featuring 120sqm 3 bedroom home with large covered outdoor living area and set in a low maintenance landscaped section with a pond area and secure fencing for dogs or pets.

Additional 1 bedroom studio with living area plus other outbuildings provide perfect options for extended family, visitors or accommodation.

Large 3-bay shed with adjoining

enclosed garage/workshop and small shearing shed plus 3-bay pole shed provide the ideal situation for a contractor, tradesman or business base.

Well fenced, paddock subdivision plus hen house allow for all livestock options including horses, sheep or calves.

Very tidy and well presented with great shelter and privacy enhance this as the complete lifestyle package.

Inspection is recommended as properties in this value range do not sit for long.

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Lake Hood 4 Trent Place

Allenton 124 Alford Forest Road Open Home

Allenton 52B Farm Road

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Netherby 9 Kitchener Street Open Home

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Two ensuites + bathroom

Perfect First Home or Investment

Lots to love

Entertainers dream

The ideal family home with two ensuited bedrooms plus a quality bathroom. Or the ideal holiday home to share at "The Hood" with spacious kitchen/dining/living area and separate lounge. Canal frontage, jetty, kayak park, ample sealed driveway for vehicles and boat leading to the attached double garage. Thinking Lake Hood - this will get you on the move!

If you are looking for your first home or investment this could be the house for you. A three bedroom weatherboard property with open plan kitchen dining and living area, which is heated by a heat pump. An updated bathroom and an extra toilet off the laundry which will come in handy. Nice tidy carpet throughout and brand new carport out the front, easy care gardens and fully fenced.

You'll love the great layout and appearance this townhouse offers. Sunny living areas with street views. Modernised kitchen and bathroom for you to enjoy. Step down lounge and bay windows offer a unique feel. Single garage all on a neat section.

A three bedroom family home for over 25 years, this home has been renovated over during this time and will pleasantly surprise you. From its entertainers kitchen flowing to the covered outdoor deck or whether it's retreating to the sunny lounge with compliant log fire, this home is a gem. Three good size bedrooms with wardrobes, shower over bath with separate toilet, HRV system.

Tender closes 4.00pm Fri 20 Nov 2020 View Sat 7 Nov 10.15 - 11.00am Web pb.co.nz/AU79044

For Sale Buyers $265,000+ View Sat 7 Nov 10.30 - 11.00am Web pb.co.nz/AU79228

For Sale Buyers $335,000+ View Sat 7 Nov 10.45 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AU79225

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A rare find

Private and secure

More than meets the eye

Price reduction, vendors motivated to sell

Located on the popular Catherwood Close, this four bedroom double glazed home set in the most private of settings is truly a rare find and will impress all those who take the opportunity to view. Built for all day sun, the layout is such that the hub of the home is the kitchen dining living area heated by heat pump with access to the patio area.

This lifestyle property has many features that will appeal to the discerning buyer. The sealed driveway through well manicured gardens leads to the grand foyer of this spacious family home. If space is what you are after then this home has plenty. The family area is open with the dining space and elevated entertainers kitchen.

Gas hot water, insulated, solar electricity with payback benefits, open plan living and updated kitchen, three double bedrooms plus smaller fourth or home office, tiled bathroom, two toilets, aluminium windows and permanent material home. All on a large section with subdivision potential or blank canvas. Act now.

This low maintenance family home built in 2014 has generous space in all areas. You are welcomed into a large open plan living area that is perfectly situated for all day sun. The modern kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining and living areas for relaxed easy living. An office nook which can be closed off behind doors completes this area, ideal for those working from home.

For Sale Buyers $499,000+ View Sat 7 Nov 11.30 - 12.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AU78700

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Easy Living Here 3 Allison Street, Allenton Inspection of this home will not disappoint. Located in Allenton and an easy walk to the Allenton shops, local medical centre, schools and kindergartens.

Four bedroom home with an ensuite

off the master bedroom. Main bathroom has shower, bath and vanity.

Very sunny open plan kitchen and living area even with a office nook. A true double garage with room for both cars and internal access.

Great gardens and a nice sunny outdoor living area for a couple of cold Fantas.

Well landscaped private section.

Enquiries over $548,000

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150 Chalmers Avenue, Hampstead

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Enquiries over $325,000

Price $325,000

Price: $599,000

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95 Walker Street, Allenton

41 Brucefield Avenue Netherby

40 Elizabeth Avenue Rakaia

Enquiries over $330,000

Price: Enquiries over $385,000

Enquiries over $325,000

Enquiries over $140,000

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

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1 Tranquil Place, Allenton

25 Elizabeth Street, Allenton

Acton Road, Lot 1, 5, 7-9 Rakaia

18 Galbraith Street, Allenton • • • •

Modernised new kitchen Updated bathroom New carpet 2 bedrooms

8 Hillier Place, Allenton

• 3 Bedrooms • Gas fire and heatpump • Ranchsliders off lounge and main bedroom • Very easy-care section

56 Wills Street, Allenton • • • •

Architecturally designed Three living areas Four double bedrooms Three car garage

Offers over $990,000 Helena Ratten 027 457 7998

• Three Bedrooms • Interconnecting living areas • Tidy kitchen and bathroom • Outdoor BBQ patio area

• 3 Bedroom bungalow • Kitchen/dining • Family room • Single garage + off street parking

• Beautifully presented • Sunny and warm • 3 bedrooms • 3 car garage

• New modernised kitchen • Large extension to lounge and master bedroom • 3 bedrooms • Separate laundry

• Modern brick and plaster construction • 4 double bedrooms • 2 living areas • New kitchen • 3 car garaging

• 3 Large Bedrooms • Ensuite off master bedroom • Main bathroom has shower, bath and vanity • Tiled floors

Price: $740,000

Enquiries over $535,000

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• 3 Bedrooms, master with ensuite • Open plan kitchen • Tiled bathroom plus ensuite • 2 heatpumps + double glazed

• Central location • Priced under GV • Commercially zoned • Possibilities endless

• Lot 1 $250,000 • Lot 5 & 7 $255,000 • Lot 8 & 9 $250,000 • Section sizes from 2.2ha

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Time To Move In 163 William Street Netherby A lovely four bedroom home that has served the current owner well for 40 years.

A warm and cosy conservatory provides that space for hosting visitors and enjoying the sun.

Heated with a log burner and boasting a large double garage and easy care gardens. Some outbuildings for storage are also a bonus.

The property backs onto McLean Park and is within walking distance to the Intermediate and Netherby Shopping Centre.

The exterior has been recently painted and the roof was replaced several years ago.

This 1012sq metre section is certainly worth a look for new home purchasers or investors.

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NEW LISTING/OPEN HOME

Fabulous Family Home 73 Thomson Street, TINWALD Fabulous homes like this don’t last long on today’s market so take action now!

This lovely red brick home is now looking for new owners. The current owners have been busy in the gardens and inside this property.

Open plan living with a modern kitchen and the lounge room has a log burner. Freshly painted with neutral tones throughout and brand new carpets complete this home. Three double bedrooms all with wardrobes. Separate laundry

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Grand Billy Thomas and toilet. Double garage and off-street parking and fully fenced. Fabulous backyard to design your own gardens and there is room for the whole family to enjoy a game of backyard rugby.

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89 Elizabeth Street, ALLENTON Be captured by the street appeal and drawn in by the stunning manicured gardens and lawn, this grand Billy Thomas home is being offered to the market after 47 years of joyful family living.

Well situated in a central Allenton location, this picturesque home is proudly positioned on an elevated section surrounded with beautifully established gardens. This home is spacious in size and incorporates ground floor living with formal dining room, two living areas, sunroom

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Oak Grove Opportunity

and kitchen. All spacious in size and stunning in features and décor. Three spacious double bedrooms and two bathrooms complement this character home. A quality home of a kind rarely presented. An opportunity not to be missed.

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Treasure In Tinwald

A Place To Call Home

162 McMurdo Street, TINWALD

8 Cavendish Street, ALLENTON

32 Oak Grove, ALLENTON

34 Catherwood Avenue, ALLENTON

This pretty red brick home has everything you’re looking for. Three double bedrooms, open plan new kitchen with trendy light fittings over the breakfast bar. A new bathroom with a shower, hand basin and a new toilet installed. Single garage with carport, garden shed.

This tidy and convenient two bedroom townhouse will impress. Architecturally designed with northfacing living areas and bedrooms receiving all-day sun. An internal access garage and prime Oak Grove location with sunny, secure and easy care courtyard add to the impressive features. A great investment opportunity or easy care living.

A well designed residence with incredible indoor/outdoor living.

This spacious home comprises three bedrooms, three bathrooms, office and spa room and five car garaging! Seldom is a home packed with so many features.

A beautifully presented property.

Offers over: $410,000 Web ID ALW2553169 View Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

Price: $359,000

Web ID AUW2556578 View Saturday, 10am - 10.30am

Price By Negotiation Web ID AUW2338164 View Saturday, 10.45am - 11.15am

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

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

Offers over: $375,000 Web ID AUT2568565 View Saturday, 12.15pm - 12.45pm

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A Must to Impress

Calling All Character Lovers

Timeless Classic

42 Cameron Street, ALLENTON

9 Rapley Street, HAMPSTEAD

153 Racecourse Road, ALLENTON

Three to four bedroom, well maintained home with ample living areas and two bathrooms, both with toilets. Modernised kitchen/dining with log burner. Some double glazing. A 1012m2 section with double garage and garden sheds, located close to town, schools and hospital.

This beautifully restored character home will impress. Generous in size with four bedrooms, open plan living and dining will appeal to the modern family. A sunny, light-filled kitchen overlooks a spacious and immaculate garden. The covered and private rear porch is ideal for evening BBQ’s and outdoor living.

Beautifully landscaped, discover this unexpected oasis within the town boundary. A property of this size is rarely available. Make it your own with this three bedroom, two bathroom character filled home and attached two bedroom self-contained flat. The living areas give direct access to the sheltered, sunny patios surrounding the home.

Price: By Negotiation Web ID AUW2521044 View Saturday, 11.15am - 11.45am

Price: $399,000

Web ID AUE2550326 View Saturday, 12.15pm - 12.45pm

By Negotiation Web ID RX2079427 View Saturday, 1pm - 1.30pm

Prestigious Home and Location

Dream Opportunity on 8ha

20 Coniston Drive, ALLENTON

749 Winchmore Dromore Road

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

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

Inspection welcomed by appointment.

Price: On application Web ID AUW2538049

Deadline Sale: Closing 4pm, November 19, 2020 Web ID ALW2555449 (unless sold prior)

Immaculately presented four bedroom home including an office, studio/craftroom, double garage and plenty of outdoor living space.

Fenced into eight paddocks, a well for domestic and stock use with an underground mainline for the travelling irrigator – to be sold with the property. Two large sheds and set of cattle yards with fixed loading ramp complete the picture.

Ultimate Entertainer’s Dream

Private And Perfect For You 10 Middle Road, ASHBURTON A private oasis with a new kitchen and open plan living. Double doors open to a wraparound deck, and a covered pergola for entertaining friends and family. Three bedrooms with built-in storage and neutral tones throughout, this property allows you to add your own style. Beautiful window treatments add elegance and grace to this home.

By negotiation

Web ID AUW2528978

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First Home Delight AS070520 AS070520 AS070520

24 Suffolk Street, Hampstead, Ashburton

Looking for your first home or sound investment? Then this property is just what you are looking for.

Three bedroom tidy brick home, open plan kitchen living lounge area opening through into the large sunny conservatory.

New carpet in lounge and hallway, tidy throughout with new blinds in the living area, conservatory and main bedroom.

Approx Land Area 742sqm

You will find the section is spacious with a double free-standing garage, small container storage shed and raised vege garden area, ample room for family, pets and recreation.

This property is a little beauty so don’t delay, book your appointment today to avoid disappointment.

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Viewing:

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Methven Racecourse Avenue

Smart executive townhouse

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Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Mon 9 Nov 2020 View by appointment Ray Knight 027 434 0139 ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz

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Equus Park Stage One specifications: • range from 1,001sqm to 2,062sqm (STS) • section prices start from $195,000 • Titles expected for Stage One April-May 2021

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Ashburton Surrounds Methven Highway For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wed 2 Dec 2020 201 West Street, Ashburton View by appointment Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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

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

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

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Longbeach lifestyle Located in the quiet rural Longbeach area, this 1.2 hectare (more or less) lifestyle property offers an excellent opportunity to be as self-sufficient as possible, growing your own vegetables and having space for family pets or livestock. The concrete split block home has three bedrooms and a sunroom currently used for music but would make a perfect office. The open plan dining and living area is centred around a large Metro log burner, which provides heat for the whole house. Summer evenings can be enjoyed in the outdoor private and sheltered porch. The bathroom is complete with spa bath, providing a great place to rest after a long day.

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Methven 12 Memorial Crescent

Methven 29 Camrose Avenue

Ready when you are

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

Price by Negotiation View Sat 12.30-1pm or by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 Fee Ensor 021 705 014

A sunny section in the middle of stage three, Camrose Estate. A quiet subdivision at the edge of the Methven Township. Close to the new hot pools' development and a short walk to all amenities.

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Price Indication $167,500 View by appointment Olé Wallis 021 0273 7307 ole.wallis@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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Methven 18 Mackie Street 3

Stunningly presented, modern 155sqm home located close to town. Open plan living with great flow to the outdoors. Three double bedrooms, internal garage with bunk area. Landscaped fully fenced yard. Call today for more detail.

For Sale offers invited over $530,000 View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

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710sqm dwelling on 5,059sqm of sub dividable land.

Twenty bedrooms, nine bathrooms including ensuites, large living and dining areas, three bedroom apartment and a retail shop with workshop attached. Call for more detail.

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Methven 131 Main Street

Methven 49 South Belt

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

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With six double bedrooms and six ensuites this property oozes charm and personality. An option for home and income or space for a large family. With both upstairs and downstairs living, heated by a wood burner. This property comes fully furnished.

For Sale offers invited over $729,000 View Sat 1.30-2pm or by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz

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Methven 49A South Belt

Mt Somers 8 Hoods Road

Stylish home or holiday home?

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This unique home has been transformed into a stylish three bedroom home. An open plan living, dining and kitchen, offers natural light flowing in.

Master bedroom has an ensuite. An additional bonus, there is a hot rock sauna to relax in.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Tue 10 Nov 2020 View Sat 2-2.30pm or by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz

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Methven 140 Forest Drive

Live, holiday or invest

Commercial building with a great location on the main street. Leased to a café business. The hot pool complex is upcoming and property in Methven is in high demand, so act fast to secure this investment.

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Business and lifestyle opportunity Set on 10,772sqm of landscaped grounds, this unique property comprises of two restaurants, eight motel units and a manager's residence. With the business, land and buildings being sold there are many opportunities here. Call for more detail.

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Stylish home or holiday home?

49A South Belt, Methven This unique Fraemohs home has had a complete makeover and transformed into a stylish three double bedroom home.

An open plan living, dining and kitchen, offers natural light flowing in through double doors that lead out to the patio, a perfect outdoor space for entertaining guests.

Bedrooms all have a large wardrobe space, with the master having an ensuite.

The main bathroom comprises

of a stand-alone shower, large bath and neatly behind the sliding doors is the laundry.

There is off-street parking and two lockable storage spaces.

In addition this property has an easy care section with plenty of off street parking, two storage sheds and a hot rock sauna to relax in after a long day.

This home will be snapped up, so call today to view.

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Supercars: beware

November 6, 2020

‘Ludicrous’ edges Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche heavy hitters

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ew research from a leading driving experience provider – TrackDays.co.uk – shows that electric vehicle (EV) driving experiences are gradually overtaking their petrol supercar equivalents in popularity, with faster acceleration a major draw.

It also follows news that the fastest accelerating car on the planet has just arrived, with the first customer deliveries of the Aspark electric hypercar, which has managed to hit 60 mph in just 1.72 seconds.

Meanwhile, the latest TrackDays.co.uk data shows the inexorable rise of the

superfast accelerating EVs on the track for a driving experience, with bookings for these models outpacing conventional supercars such as Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches and Aston Martins.

Indeed, bookings for its fastest accelerating EV, the Tesla Model S ‘Ludicrous’ P90D, have grown by around 10 per cent over the last three months alone.

It can accelerate from 0-60 mph in a mere 2.6 seconds, compared to other supercars it has available to drive, such as the Ferrari 458 Italia in 3.3 seconds, Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder in 4.2 seconds, Porsche GT3 RS in 4.1 seconds and Aston Martin V8 Vantage in 4.8 seconds.

Dan Jones, operations manager at TrackDays.co.uk, commented: “Whether it’s on the road or on the track, there’s no stopping the EV charge.

“The lightning quick acceleration is a major draw, and quite often it takes people by surprise.

“No wonder, given the Tesla can reach 60 mph in a fraction over 2.5 seconds.

“Obviously, on the road there are legal driving and speed restrictions, but by enjoying a driving experience on a track, then it is possible to witness first-hand the real thrill and potential of these lightning quick EVs in a safe environment.”

The lightning quick acceleration is a major draw, and quite often it takes people by surprise

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One serious off-roader

By Roger Hart

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ROAD TEST

n keeping with this Navara’s N-Trek Warrior name, it seemed appropriate to use it revisit some of the sites on Banks Peninsula where an earlier warrior, Te Rauparaha, caused such mayhem during early 1830s.

These days on both sides of the ditch buyers now want higher spec, well-furnished utes with enhanced capabilities both on and off-road. Also for more style and colour to make their vehicles stand out!

This N-Trek Warrior is the halo version of the Navara range, and has been developed by Nissan Australia in conjunction with Premcar, a specialist Oz automotive product development and engineering firm.

Their factory-approved modifications, some of which are quite substantial, maximise this Navara’s off-road abilities, but in doing this also further improve on-road manners, and achieve all this while being able to retain a 3500kg braked towing capability.

That means this now the most stylish and capable Navara Warrior lines up against the likes of the Ranger Raptor and Hilux Mako.

In search of both those required standout looks together with a taller wider tougher stance as well as practicality, the front panels are different to also accommodate the wider tyres as well as a neatly integrated, hoop-less front bull-bar.

The latter is complete with an excellent (high-beam only) 470mm LED lightbar.

There’s also a black alloy sports bar and exterior orange highlights.

So just what have Premcar done to where you can’t see beyond the impressive combination of 17-inch black Rosta wheels and the impressively quiet on the seal, 32-inch Cooper all-terrain tyres?

Well this includes changes to and uprating the suspension.

Major work includes the large capacity Monroe shock-absorbers and dual rate Tenneco springs, the latter with a softer primary spring for ride comfort when lightly loaded and off for road articulation, with a higher but more progressive secondary rate to maintain composure and performance – both in cornering, heavy duty off-roading, when laden and/ or when towing.

While you sit higher and the ground clearance is 268mm, this nicely set-up suspension means

it turned in accurately through the many corners and winding roads about the Peninsula, and was a particular delight on the rough shingle sections.

Nissan/Premcar had comprehensively tested and perfected the Warrior’s offroad abilities on the harshest and most challenging Outback tracks, so the Warrior treated our dry weather, off-road excursion with disdain. Indeed I had to try very hard to test the 3mm thick, stainless steel, front under-body protection.

However to accommodate the matching, full-size spare wheel there’s a unique towbar cross member, which may in certain circumstances affect the departure angle.

The 2.3litre twin-turbo diesel four producing 140kW and 450Nm from 1500 to 2500rpm and seven speed auto is the same as for the other top Navara models, as is the 7-speed auto, which of course drives two or four wheels depending on the selected setting.

Because of the Warrior’s extra weight, its probably not quite as quick a double cab ST-X when being timed in a standstill to 100kmh sprint, but this is purely academ-

ic, as will be the slight increase in diesel consumption, which may possibly also be the result of the Warrior’s standing invitation to drive it harder!

There’s also orange stitching and highlights about the cabin including the darker shade of the fabric seat inserts of the otherwise leather clad seats.

Those in front are heated and the drivers has power adjustment front seats.

Plus there’s dual-zone climate air and an 8-inch infotainment system with sat-nav.

No adaptive cruise-control though.

While there’s a deck liner and Nissan’s excellent tracked tie-down system there’s no tonneau cover.

NAVARA N-TREK ■■ Pricing: $59,490. Other Focus models from $31,990 (all plus ORCs).

■■ Engine: 2.3-litre 4 cylinder EcoBoost turbo-petrol, 206kW @ 5500rpm and 420Nm of torque from 3000 to 4000rpm.

■■ Transmission: 7-speed auto – front -wheel■■ Safety: 7 air bags – comprehensive driver assist/safety technology packages. 5-star ANCAP rating.

■■ Size: 4388mm long, 1825mm wide, 1492mm high, 2700mm wheelbase.

■■ Kerb to kerb turning circle: 11.3 metres.

■■ Warranty: Five year, unlimited km warranty and roadside assistance.

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, November 6, 2020

Going, going . . .

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he latest member of the legendary and exclusive Black Series family, the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, is set for its New Zealand arrival in strictly limited numbers. Only three examples will be sold in New Zealand, all of which are already allocated to local customers.

GT Black Series is the sixth model to grace the most performance-focused branch of the AMG family, the

first Black Series to be offered since 2013, and sports the most powerful AMG V8 production engine to date.

The coveted 4.0-litre biturbo V8 engine that underpins other models of the Mercedes-Benz GT family has been significantly redesigned to extract a staggering 537 kW (at 6700 to 6900 rpm) and 800 Nm (at 2000 to 6000 rpm) output, capable of sprinting to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds and charging to 200

km/h in just 9.0 seconds.

The road-legal Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is firmly focused on racetrack performance, inheriting many of the aerodynamically optimised features of the awesome Mercedes-AMG GT3 race car.

Further bolstering the qualities of the GT Black Series as a trackday specialist, New Zealand-bound models will be fitted as standard with

the Track Package, which includes a lightweight bolted titanium-tube cage for rollover protection and four-point seatbelts for the driver and passenger.

The rollover system has the added benefit of increasing the already excellent vehicle rigidity, with a positive influence on driving dynamics.

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he Trident 660 enters the middleweight roadster category with an exciting all new motorcycle, designed to deliver three significant advantages.

From its unique triple engine performance advantage, to its class-leading technology and handling, and competitive price, the Trident 660 introduces a whole new dimension to a new generation of Triumph riders.

The Trident 660 marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Triumph Roadster segment and competes in what is now one of the most dynamic and exciting categories in motorcycling.

Its design, combined with class-leading technology and a new 660cc triple powertrain, constitute the perfect combination for a new generation of riders to enter the Triumph world, with a motorcycle that provides class leading riding agility, thrilling performance, enhanced by state-of-the-art safety features, and an iconic and modern British design.

Trident riders will benefit from a punchy and linear power and torque delivery, with peak power of 54PS at 8750 rpm and torque being available across most of the rev range, peaking at 59Nm at 5000 rpm.

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he long and thrilling story of one of the most iconic British sports cars is about to open a new and remarkable

chapter.

AC Cars is launching a ‘new’ limited series of 12 special cars recreated from the 1963 AC factory Le Mans cars.

They will be called the AC Cobra Le Mans electric and retain AC’s proud heritage of power – the motor maybe electric but it has 460 kw of power and 1000 NM of torque (that’s 617bhp and 738 lb.ft).

The new cars are faithful recreations of the cars conceived and built 60 years ago to secure for Britain the ultimate accolade in sports car racing – success in the 24 Heures de Mans. International motorsport’s annual test of power, speed and endurance takes place at the Le Mans circuit in France on 12 and 13 June next year, making 2021 a fitting time in which to celebrate these two bespoke, unique and iconic cars.

Since the late 1990s those AC buyers who fully appreciate the value of the brand and the quality of its products have sought to

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acquire the most accurate reproductions of the original all-aluminum bodied Cobras.

They have been able to enjoy the works of art which feature hand-beaten bodywork by AC Heritage of Brooklands Motor Circuit in Surrey, the site of many a great victory for AC. For these 2021 recreations, new ideas and new skills were required. Inside the handcrafted bodywork is a power system for a new age. AC has introduced the services of its new technical partner Falcon Electric.

Falcon’s description of itself: “We are a hard-core technology company with the mission to make electric vehicles exciting.

Passion and emotion drive us, electricity and innovation drive our vehicles”.

In 1963, AC built two bespoke AC Cobras for Le Mans. One of those was registration number 39 PH and the other one was registration number 645 CGT. Six of each of the recreated cars – bearing one of the two distinctive liveries – will be offered to customers.

The 12 ‘new’ heritage cars will each cost £600,000 plus VAT.

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Ashburton Guardian Friday, November 6, 2020

Allenton Bowling Club

How quickly the week flies by when you are having fun. It certainly is true of bowls at Allenton. The Championship games are flying through with a few surprising results along the way, also a lot of great bowls being played.

Our Ladies Wednesday Fives started with mixed results; our div1 ladies had a win over Redcliffs and our other two teams both had a loss. A long way to go in this competition, so onward and upward with more good bowls to come.

Our 2x4 ladies pennants played Saturday morning against Burnside and what great match it was, with our girls having a fantastic win on Aggregate. An excellent job well done.

The future of our club is looking strong with the first weekend results of the under five year players. We have three teams playing in this competition, with a win over Morrison Ave. and Two very Close Losses (by one point] to Parklands and West Melton, well done Donalda, for keeping the Girls end up in this. The Mens 2x4 played Rangiora with a win22-11 and a loss 24- 12 the3x4 won against Lincoln two games to one. Well done lads.

The M & G Cartwright trophy was played on Thursday, an in House triples Tournament always good fun, enjoyed by old and young alike, teams are drawn so you never know who you are with,until it is too late!

The Winners on the day were: A Sargisson, M Lloyd & M Wallace 3 Wins 16 ends, 2nd. T Johnson B. Molloy & D. Bell 3rd. R Tonks R Ford & B. Beck each had 2 wins.

Progressive Pairs played on Saturday afternoons 24th, 1st. leads M. Watson 2 wins 17 ends 2nd. D, Schmack 2 wins 14 ends Skips 1st. D Thorne 3wins 2nd. T Johnson 2 wins 15 ends 31st. October 1st Leads M. Palmer 2 wins 1 Draw 2nd. R Ford 2 wins 14 ends Skips 1st.

M Watson. 2 wins 1 draw, 2nd. P. Drury 2 wins 15 ends. Great bowls for those not wanting to play in competitions all the time.

It makes me feel tired just writing about it—and then up on the Blackboard is names up for CHRISTMAS DINNER. Are you kidding me — no!

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The Ashburton Ladies Championship 4’s runners up match scheduled for last Tuesday 27th, was postponed due to inclement weather. So, along with the runners up match for the Championship triples, both will be played at a later date. Ashburton Ladies Championship Singles starts on Thursday, 5th November, at 9.30 am.

At Friday Triples at Hampstead, we had a 3rd place. Yes, the combination of J Smart, G Eder and A McKenzie gelled yet again but, apart from 3 wins, no other details are attainable!

On Saturday 31st, the Centre Mens Interclub ¾’s R1 was played with mixed results, on a very hot morning in Christchurch. But several of the men returned to the club and after lunch, played some Championship 4’s matches, with Benny Hill competing 2 Championship singles matches. The Club Rollover Triples had a good turnout on Saturday, well it was a glorious afternoon and the pipe bands were practising for Sunday’s Music in the Park! Our winner was G.Body and C Rooke with 3 wins, 11 ends and 2nd, with 2 wins 7 ends, was C Cross, A Gibson, S Maw. Ladies are reminded that Xmas themed raffle prizes are required for the Bowman Cup coming up on Monday, 23rd November. Thank you.

About a dozen Ashburton men and ladies will be competing in the Sub Centre Over 70’s 4’s at Rakaia this Monday. Let’s hope it’s a fine day!

With our return to playing Friday Triples at Home coming up on the 27th November, it is important that we record our thanks to Allenton Bowling Club for making it possible to play on their greens for the first part of the season.

It has been a most enjoyable experience and we look forward to welcoming our ‘hosts’ and members of all our fellow clubs back to Ashburton from the 27th! Thank you Allenton! But the biggest thank you must go to our own greens staff and helpers who so carefully and assiduously repaired, tended to and regenerated our lovely green! It’s looking good! Roll on the 27th (no pun intended)! Good bowling everyone!

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Ashburton Bridge Club

This deal from a recent club night is all about defence play from the North/South partnership.

With some creative bidding, East/West are in a No Trump contract following dealer, North’s opening bid of 1 spade. East is the declarer, playing the hand. South, on lead, chooses a heart, being unable to lead his partner’s spade suit, and, upon winning with the Heart K, North’s most effective return lead is the Club J. Whether declarer covers with the Club Q immediately or not, North/South are going to score three club tricks, losing only

to the Club 1. This play gives the N/S defence at least seven tricks, putting the No Trump contract light at whatever level.

However, what happens with any other return lead at trick 2? A diamond will be finessed to South’s K, a spade gives declarer at least two spade tricks – the Spade A led would ensure three tricks in the suit for declarer. Returning the other winning Hearts sets up the Heart Q in dummy. So, and lead other than a Club J from North is going to be helpful for the No Trump contract.

South cannot lead away form his Club K as that would give an easy trick to the Club Q and once his voice in Spades is revealed, declarer can play that suit to advantage Should declarer have to attack the Club suit himself by leading the Q from hand, South must cover with his Club K thus promoting the J&10 in North’s hand.

prize followed by Marilyn Cross, Judy Webb, Roger Irvine, Steve Stratford and Kay Fox. Over the four rounds there were only 3 twos with Bruce claiming two and Steve Thomas the other.

A big thanks must go to Trish for organising a great trip that I’m sure everyone enjoyed.

Tinwald Garden Club

Ashburton Golf Club

Just a quick catch up this week, from the Jolly boys tour. Writing this after a great full day of golf. 27 holes at the wonderful Millbrook course in Arrowtown.

News from the club that has been sent to me is that a big field played in the four ball best ball pairs and that Murray Moorehead and Ivan Blain shot a great nett 62 as did Murray Wackrow and Paul Greer. Well done all four. Putting all the scores into the RMF Silva league table we finish with 3 players on the top of the pile.

Steve McCloy, Dave Morrison and Gav Douglas all sit as joint leaders and will now have 30 points each for the finals series. We then go down to a tie at the bottom with Jeff Hewitt and Sean Strange in joint 30th picking up one point each. We will only be looking at these boys from now on in the RMF Silva cup when we play this weeks Bermaline and Barnett trophies. The best score of these boys will get 15 points, second place gets 14 right down to 15th place getting one point and the rest get nothing. Count backs will be done to sort out positions. After this round we will do another cut of the top 20 for the final game.

I hope this all makes perfect sense, but we have all had a big day and I had a win so am celebrating well. Top player so far is Perry closely followed by Gaby, with old spud struggling at the moment. Jacks Point tomorrow, can’t wait See you around. Good golfing.

Ashburton Horticultural Society

President Joy welcomed 11 members & 2 visitors to our October meeting which was our first afternoon meeting. Cyril Keen spoke on his recent fishing trip into Lake Daniels which is 5 km from Springs Junction. From the car park it is a 3 hour uphill walk to reach the DOC hut which can sleep up to 28 people.

The cost to use the hut is $120 per year or $15 per night. Cyril usually goes in for 5 days at a time and will be returning mid November.

It is a magic fishing spot for Rainbow trout with the lake surrounded by native bush and native birds. The walk back out to the car park takes about 2 hours.

Table show results. Joy Jaine: 11 firsts, 2 seconds, 4 thirds, Pat Tarbotton: 2, 2, 1, John Hoogweg: 4, 4, 1, Surrey Lamont: 3, 5, 3, Graham Gunn: 3, 2, 0, Cyril Keen: 1, 0, 0, Anne Gamblin: 1, 0, 0, Trevor Gamblin: 0, 1, Premier Award: Graham Gunn with 3 orange Poppies. Raffle was won by Olivia Jaine.

Next meeting Pot Luck Lunch on Friday November 20 at 1 pm at Domain Pavilion, Walnut Avenue. New members welcome

Ashburton Pakeke Lions

Although it was Labour Day and wet weather there was a good attendance of members and partners at the monthly tea meeting.

Visitors from Mayfield Lions were welcomed.

Lion Joe welcomed a visitor who had previously been a Lions member in another area.

President Lion Jim Martin welcomed all briefly commenting on the very successful anniversary celebration held last month. Lion Joe advised that plans for the 2021 Charity market on March 6 were being set.

There has been a good response to the advertisement stating that Pakeke Lions were now accepting suitable goods and storage space was filling up. He was now requesting that members indicate where they would be willing to help. Volunteers were needed for the Dementia Appeal on November 20 and selling of the Christmas raffle has commenced.

There has been a change in the appearance of the Pakeke Raffle this year with it being displayed in a sleigh.

2nd VP Lion Jim Young advised of upcoming events. A ladies garden afternoon tea at the Martins residence on Wednesday November 4 from 2pm, and a possible Euchre afternoon at the MSA on Thursday November 19 commencing at 1.30pm. The Potluck meal that had been cancelled due to Covid19 will now be scheduled next year. Volunteers were being sought to assist with the County Lions 2020 Toot For Tucker on November 16. The next Pakeke ladies craft morning will be held on Monday November 9 at the Racecourse Tea Kiosk.

Lion Jim Young introduced guest speaker for the evening, Cynthia Tindall. Antiques has been a passion of Cynthia for many years, purchasing her first antique at the age of 16 years. Her knowledge and understanding of what is a genuine antique, its value as a family treasure and its current market value was appreciated. Articles seen as having value by a younger generation are of an era not generally considered as being antique. An interesting collection of family treasures that members had brought for Cynthia’s apprais-

John Lynch presenting an appreciation certificate to Cynthia Tindall for her speech and evaluation of antiques. al provided a highlight of the evening.

The Tail Twister session from the Duo of Lions Barry and Bob provided some light entertainment through a paradoxical analysis of the recent general election. Some good stories were well twisted to provide fines for the coffers. An enjoyable meeting concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.

Ashburton Writers’ Group

President Julie Fechney presided over the October meeting held recently. Debbie read a quotation “The first draft is just you telling yourself the story”. Stacey Broadbent gave a report on the Wham Bam event in Christchurch that she had organised, this went well. The Assignment for the meeting was a “Dictionary definition – Open a dictionary to a random word and define what that word means to you”. The words members chose were varied – scintillating, carnival, thing, mirage, photograph, dispel, foresight, prime and Guernsey. The instant exercise by Stacey was “It was Huge”. Subjects were monstrosity, flower show, break up, bubble, crown and glory, big black cat and dental needle. The members discussed the format of the meeting planned for 25 November. Members will be giving talks on self publishing and books will be on sale, the public to be invited. Visitors are welcome, contact Rae on 3088927.

Cavendish Club

On October 23, Cavendish Club members visited the Ashburton Art Gallery to view the 56th Annual Exhibition. It was a very interesting afternoon admiring the work of very talented artists in all fields. A delicious afternoon tea supplied by Café’ Time completed our afternoon.

Thank you to the girls in the Gallery for their help and allowing us the use of their room.

Garden Circle – We’ve hld a very interesting and informative afternoon recently when Trevor Gamblin spoke to us and passed on many of his helpful gardening tips. He shows us how to grow sees and tiny seedlings in little heart pts and how to strike fuchsias from mother plant.

Repotting plants that have outgrown their original pot and how to trim the plant before replanting it in a larger pot or just replanting seedlings that had outgrown their place in the nursery tray. Trover has over sixth baskets hanging on his fence at his home and he told us how prepared the baskets and what he put in them. He also showed up how he made his own fertiliser and told us how excellent it was for his garden. The afternoon went so quickly, finishing up with many questions which showed us all how interesting and fascinating his talk was. Afternoon tea was served amongst Trevor’s Goodies.

Music Circle – The Music Circle were entertained at their October 30 meeting by Sarah Heney. Sarah sang a varied selection of songs accompanying herself on the guitar. Between songs she told us how she learnt to play the guitar and how singing came into her life. She enjoys singing Country and Western and Gospel songs, plus all the old favourites, many of which she sang for us. Sarah invited us to sing along with her and many of us did. Toes could be seen tapping to the beat. A wonderful afternoon of great music was enjoyed by all. Our guest was thanks and presented with a gift in appreciation.

Library Report – Do you have a favourite book was the question posed by Norma Geddes as she began her talk to us about books? Her favourite is Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights, but she like most of us has many other favourites over the years. Norma brought with her a number of these including The Snow Goose, Milly Molly Mandy, Heidi, Astrix all of which showed signs of being well read.

Also, on display, Norma had a wide selection of recently published books which included Tom Scott’s Searching for Charlie and Lucinda Rileys very popular series, The Seven Sisters

and there were titles for children and mystery lovers too. Joan D thanked Norma for her interesting and enjoyable talk and members responded enthusiastically.

Drama – On October 9, Ruth opened our afternoon with an Irish greeting. A selection of sketches and readings were performed. Ruth, Joan Betsy and Janet’s sketch was entitled, ‘What A Place’ generated much laughter. Readings, Road Trip, With A Difference and Potato People were ready by Janet, Joan and Betty.

Lynne and Betty then performed a sketch, ‘Abandon Ship’. A humours poem, I wish I’d look after my teeth was read by Betsy.

The last items on our programme were Janet reading Paddy and Murphy, Betsy – Bob The Builders and Joan, a Blonde Joke. To conclude our day, we all enjoyed a beautiful afternoon tea.

Mid Canterbury Provincial Rural Women

It has a real feeling of Spring in the air, when we see the new foliage on deciduous trees, appear fresh and lush, on the weathered boughs of trees – It reminds one that no matter who we may be, we can always bring delight to those around us. Like Karen Hooper, who was the guest speaker at the Mid-Canterbury Provincial Rural Women meeting in October. In 1993 Karen and husband John and their two young daughters ventured to Papua New Guinea to teach, through the IEA programme. Karen relayed how theirs lives were enriched for the 5 years they spent there, teaching. For us to hear such a personal account of their teaching experience in the RWNZ “Country of Study in 2020, PNG”, was truly enlightening and interesting. At this time of year, we are also blessed with much reading from RWNZ. Reports have been sent out, so a reminder for members to vote on these promptly, as the RWNZ AGM is later this month. The next Mid-Canterbury Provincial meeting is Thursday 12th November at the Sinclair Centre, (please note change of day, because of Canterbury Anniversary Day), starting at 9.30am with a cuppa and chat before meeting starts at 9.45am.

If anyone would like to join us or find out more about the RW organisation, please feel free to contact Marg Verrall 03-302-4717 or Sandra Curd 03-302-4754.

MSA Golf

Last week 24 members of the MSA golf section travelled to Queenstown to play four of the magical courses in the District.

First up was a trip to the Arrowtown Golf course which was surrounded by mountains with superb views from every fairway. Brent Smith managed to come out on top for the day closely followed by Steve Thomas, Bruce Sampson and Jacqui Beardsley. Wednesday was a short trip to Jacks Point beside the spectacular Remarkables Mountain Range.

The course was stunning with panorama views on a beautiful sunny day. Some players had more shots with their cameras than their clubs as there were stunning views around every corner. Brent again played some good golf to take first prize followed by Bryan Donaldson, Marilyn Cross and Lindsay Jackson.

After a free day of relaxing and a bit of fishing and shopping it was time to master the Kelvin Heights course which could be seen from our Hotel.

Described as one of the most picturesque golf courses in the world it had some challenging holes with a bit of wind and rain at times just to make it interesting.

The pairs competition was won by Marilyn Cross and Bruce Sampson, with Stewart and Janice Dunlop taking out second place followed by Marilyn Bennett and Roger Irvine with Lindsay Jackson and Kay Fox in fourth position. Our final round took us to the award-winning course Millbrook which was bordered by some beautiful homes and breathtaking views. Bruce Sampson managed to keep his good form going to take out top

Darryl Nelson was the speaker for our September meeting and spoke about his life as a nurseryman. He started at Millichamps, moving on to sowing lawns for many gardens: Argyle Park, Hotel Ashburton and many others.

He worked in forestry, started Elgin Nurseries and grew shelter belt trees for farms at his nursery in Rakaia. His life was very full and interesting. We enjoyed hearing him speak.

Competitions – September 24: 1 Cup Daffodil: K Ross, A Royds. 1 Split Corona Daffodil K Ross, A Royds. 1 Multi Headed Daffodil M Robinson, P Tait, A Royds. 1 Trumpet Daffodil A Royds S Thomas, V Johnson. Bulb Icodium Daffodil V Johnson, K Ross, A Scammell. 1 Trillium S Thomas, A Royds, A Scammell. 1 Stem Freesia G Quelch, K Ross, E Stuckey. Miniature Bloom G Quelch, A Scammell, A Truman. Spike S Thomas, A Scammell, G Quelch. Cluster S Thomas.

Branch Flowering Shrub A Royds, A Scammell, V Johnson. Flower NOSS Thomas, P Tait, M Glassey. Flowering Climber G Quelch, S Thomas. Vegetables: 3 Stalks Rhubarb P Tait, V Johnson. O’Keefe/Young Trophy G Quelch. Decorative “Spring has Sprung” Beginners C Mason.

The October meeting on Thursday 22nd members had a lovely day out visiting two gardens of note. Firstly at Di & Ian McKenzie’s of “Akaunui” where Di puts her heart into making her huge garden the perfect tranquil place to live. The house built 120 years ago

by Edward Grigg, is nestled perfectly in the garden amongst the stately trees. Our second visit was to Bill and Penny Thomas’s at “Longbeach”. We had our lunch in the Cookhouse a wonderfully restored place where the workers of yesteryear have been fed. Penny explained a brief history of their estate then took us on a tour around their well groomed garden. Their lovely big home and the Chapel all well cared for with love. A most enjoyable day with perfect weather.

U3A Ashburton

This month’s speaker was Minh Tran, a current PhD student at University of Canterbury.

His research, and today’s topic centred on the South China Sea and its disputes regarding the rights of neighbouring countries with regard to supply routes through the area. Who has the power? It is complicated, and a flashpoint in world geo-politics and geo-economics. Particularly in question are the Paracel and Spratley Islands areas.

This sea is crossed by many countries as an important trade route for oil and gas to Asia and China. China is asserting its rights, claiming historical evidence of 2000 years, despite missing details on their early maps.

International law in 1970 century recognised Vietnam’s claim. It is this ambiguity that is the cause of dissent. China has lately advanced Spratley Island as their naval base, causing dismay at the highest political level, worldwide. Their perspective is that they have absolute control over the area, claiming that they are committed to peace and stability, and still this area firmly belongs to them. Vietnam and other Asian countries on the rim of the South China Sea wish to keep the area under wider control, and contain the escalation of Chinese naval and military expansion. These countries have an historic mistrust of China’s intentions and consequent actions. Freedom of navigation in this area is at the heart.

The U3A audience appreciated the opportunity to further understand this part of the world, and the issues involved.

Ashburton County Lions

The October tea meeting of the Ashburton County Lions was held at the Ashburton Hotel on Wednesday the 28. President Lynette Lovett welcomed a good turnout of members and 16 visitors from other Lions clubs in the Ashburton area.

The speaker for the night was Sandi Wood the Executive Officer of the Advance Ashburton Community Foundation.

Sandi explained the workings of the foundation in gathering together donations from the community, investing the money and returning the income back to the community in the form of grants and scholarships.

One of the special aspects to the foundation is that donors are able to specify the causes that they would like to provide ongoing support to, meaning that it is not just a one off donation but something that will continue for years to come.

Donations of toiletries were collected to be given to Community House for redistribution to those in need. Thank you letters were read from several Ashburton youth organisations that had recently received support from the club.

Preparations were discussed for the next two major events to be held before the end of the year. The annual ‘Toot for Tucker’ collection on Monday the 16th of November and a new event for the County Lions Club in the form of a ‘Christmas Tree Festival’ to be held in December.

We again look forward to the generous support we always receive from the community to help make these such successful events.

The meeting then concluded with pleasant social time, the drawing of the raffle and some entertaining fines from our tail twisters.

Friday, November 6, 2020 Ashburton Guardian OPINION

Juice not worth the squeeze

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

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s it seems to be most years following the Melbourne Cup, it’s a tough time to be a fan of horse racing. The pitchforks are out and every Tom, Dick and Karen is ready to hurtle their best abuse at you.

This week alone, I’ve been called an animal basher, a lover of an inhumane sport and a perfect candidate to have my face next to the term animal cruelty in the dictionary.

To the uneducated, it’s a simple argument.

They don’t see what happens behind the scenes, they see what’s in front of them – so it’s a hard argument to get yourself involved in.

Usually, I don’t bite.

Normally, it’s a case of ignoring for a few days and then it goes quiet again.

But one particular comment on social media this week, really irked me.

And so, I responded.

The original post came from the freshly-minted and clearly

Where I took issue with her comment, was that as a person who has a rather large following on social media, and taking into account the way that particular platform and politics seems to work around the world at the moment, she’s influencing the thoughts and opinions of a whole lot of people, without much to back it up.

So, I replied.

“Perhaps if you don’t much about sports, then it might be best not to offer an opinion.

Especially if you’re going to suggest that ‘sport’ shouldn’t happen with absolutely no knowledge of it… but hey, got to keep the social media profile up, right?”

Naturally, I didn’t get a response from Chloe, but I hope

quite popular, Chloe Swarbrick of the Green Party – and the new MP for Auckland Central.

I’m speaking entirely of my own opinion here, but Chloe clearly saw an opportunity to be relevant – and when you’re one of the hottest properties on the election scene, of course you’ve got to make the most of every chance you get.

She posted – “I don’t pretend to know heaps about sports, but if animal cruelty is an innate part of a sport…Maybe we shouldn’t do that sport.”

It’s a fair opinion, but one backed without either knowledge or fact, clearly evidenced

by Chloe herself in his acknowledgement that she doesn’t know a lot of about sport – or, in this particular case, horse racing.

she read it at least.

Politicians have this incredible power of being able to influence, and if she’d jumped on with a whole heap of statistics and facts to back her suggestion up, I wouldn’t have responded.

But don’t just throw a suggestion out into the open and hope for it to take flight.

That’s not fair.

It’s not fair to the thousands of people across this country who rely on horse racing to make a living, nor is it fair on the even more thousands of people who have a vested interest in the industry.

It’s also not fair on New Zealand as a whole.

Racing contributes $1.6 billion annually to the New Zealand economy.

It provides thousands of jobs, from stable hands right through to trainers and every little aspect in between.

Having a politician, who feels like it’s OK to make a throwaway statement like that and hope it gets some traction, is a blight on the system and does no good to anyone, except the person behind the comment.

NZ CUP

Purdon chances his arm Ricky May picks up catch-drive on Heisenberg

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

Mark Purdon has arguably rolled the biggest dice of his career ahead of next week’s New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington, and the first 50 metres of the great race will tell whether he’s come up trumps or not.

The standing start has been seen as the only Achilles heel for outstanding pacer Self Assured, and a move earlier in the season to the unruly seemed the best decision for his chances and those who had invested on him to win the Cup. But despite missing away from the stand at Ashburton in the Flying Stakes, Purdon pulled

a surprise move earlier this week and took Self Assured back into the draw – with the now Cup favourite drawing near to the outside of the front line for Tuesday’s race.

If Purdon was confident in his decision, he would have been concerned following Wednesday night’s Cup Trial, when the horse missed away from the standing start and settled last of the field.

He still managed to run second behind Spankem in the heat, but on the biggest of stages any advantage you hand over to your rivals is of huge significance.

Spankem, ever the professional,

showed he’s right on track with his win on Wednesday, while former stablemate, Thefixer and also Di Caprio both looked strong in the run to the line.

The barrier draw was released yesterday with North Island sensation Copy That landing the ace draw – a dangerous spot in the Cup if you don’t begin quickly.

Local reinsman, Ricky May has picked up a catch-drive in the race in Heisenberg for Robert Dunn after his original drive, A G’s White Socks was withdrawn due to injury. May drove Mainland Banner to success in the race in 2005 and is the most successful driver in the history

M8 Rangiora harness

of the race with seven winners.

At first glance the barrier draw didn’t look to favour too kindly for the other local hope, John Morrison and his drive Di Caprio. Wearing the No.14 saddle cloth, they’ll slot in on the second line – but have both Copy That and Heisenberg in front of them once the emergencies come out – meaning a nice trip near to the speed is likely.

May has a strong book of drives at the meeting including the locally-trained runners, Jazzy Star (Junior Free-For-All) and One Apollo (NZ Trotting Free-For-All) for Brent White.

Both look strong chances.

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RICCARTON

Splendior leads local charge

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

When Cup Week officially kicks off tomorrow, all eyes will square in on Riccarton Park for the first day of one of the biggest weeks of racing for the year.

And late in the day, when most of the big races are run and won, a dour local galloper will be hoping to upset the apple cart and enhance their chances for one of the biggest dances on the card a week later.

Ashburton galloper Splendior will tackle the Listed Metropolitan Trophy – the penultimate race of the day – in hopes of advancing his prospects for the New Zealand Galloping Cup a week later.

Trained by the husband-andwife duo of Sarah and Matt Smith, Splendior sits in a favourable position to the make the Cup field, but a strong performance in the Metropolitan on Saturday would further enhance that.

A $41 chance with bookmakers to win tomorrow and a $61 chance next Saturday, the daughter of Tavistock will be ridden this week by Corey Campbell, in one of the stronger Metropolitans in recent years.

The stable also has the well performed Diorissimo nominated for the Cup, a race in which she finished fourth last year.

They have taken a similar path to 12 months ago too with the eight-year-old mare, who hasn’t been sighted since the Spring Classic at the end of October where she ran eighth.

Meanwhile, the unbeaten Aegon and Need I Say More are battling out favouritism for tomorrow’s main feature, the $500,000 2000 Guineas.

The Te Akau-prepared Need I Say More could not have been any more impressive winning recently at Te Rapa. He’s currently the $2.70 favourite for the race.

Aegon, who hails from the Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman stable, has won two-from-two and looked very smart in both and is the clear second favourite at a $3.20 mark.

Today at Rangiora Raceway

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TENNIS

Juniors in full swing

Junior interclub points table (after two rounds) Junior A Methven Silver - Allenton Moas - Methven Gold - Dorie Hampstead - Allenton Kiwis - Dorie A - Hampstead Yellow - Southern Shakers - Southern Stars - Junior B Methven White - Methven Black - Allenton Wekas - Southern Stormers - Allenton Kokakos - Allenton Fantails - Junior C Methven Blue - Southern Strikers - Southern Skyrockets - Allenton Rurus - Methven Red - Allenton Keas -

14 9 9 7 7 7 6 3 2 12 11 6 5 4 2 14 8 6 2 2 0

Methven juniors acAllenton’s Lulu Kilworth lobs a ball on the run during junior interclub tennis second round proceedings in Ashburton on Saturday.

PHOTO ADAM BURNS 311020-AB-1657

OPINION

Origin classic spices up series

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

I

t was another State of Origin classic on Wednesday night.

The underdog Queenslanders looked set to be run off the park coming out of the sheds at halftime, but went on an 18-straight point scoring spree to seize an unlikely advantage, and held on for a memorable upset win.

New South Wales came home strong, but as they set up for one final play it was all over.

With Queensland a man down after trying to slow the play down in the final seconds, the Blues took the tap and went wide to the left, where James Tedesco was tackled and subsequently piled upon by the Maroons.

As the clock ticked down, the pile all looked sheepishly towards the referee, and as Tedesco fought his way to his feet to play the ball – with the television clock showing one second left – the referee blew full-time just as it was spread right.

In dramatic scenes, the Maroons started celebrating a win and the Blues looked in disbelief that their last shot at snatching victory had been denied by the referee – who after all is the sole

Dane Gagai on the charge for Queensland on Wednesday night. judge of time and doesn’t go by the television clock but his own.

The body pile was probably a penalty – but it wasn’t called, full-time was.

It was a slightly controversial finish; the Blues had all the momentum but who’s to say they would have managed to conjure

up a winner?

They didn’t get the chance and the Maroons are 1-0 up, a result that sparks life into what looked on paper like a Blues whitewash was on the cards.

At half-time in game 1 that looked to be the case.

But as Queensland have done

numerous times over the years, they snatched the victory In what has already been an odd 2020 season, Origin 1 was played at the end of the season and in Adelaide, but in keeping with Origin traditions the Marrons engineered the upset.

Despite the script, the

star-studded Blues left their run too late after Queensland did what Queensland sides do best.

Feed off the scraps and find a way to win.

Over the past decade, the Blues had won 10 of 14 games when ahead or level at the break.

It certainly adds some spice for the second round in Sydney next week.

The Maroons will be staring down a Blues backlash – reminiscent of another series.

The most recent underdog uprising was the Australian ambush in the first Bledisloe Cup match, but on that occasion neither side could land the killer blow.

In round two, the All Blacks at Fortress Eden Park played to form and claimed a comfortable 27-7 win.

They then dished out a record 43-5 hammering in Sydney – and will likely run out another big win in Brisbane this weekend.

I’m not sure the Origin series will follow that pattern, especially if it heads to the decider in Brisbane locked up at 1-1, but the Blues have a team on paper that could pull it off.

However, as they showed in game one, the Maroons are up for the fight.

In 2020, anything seems possible.

Friday, November 6, 2020 Ashburton Guardian

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Gallagher heats up

The ladies sizzled under the Mid Canterbury sun on Saturday as the Helen Gallagher Trophy and latest LGU round was contested at the Ashburton Golf Club’s Brandon course.

Accordingly, the competition on the course was similarly blazing.

A net score of 70 from Debbie McCaw got her home by one stroke over Hilary Ward. Another shot back was Shirley Elliott who netted 72 from her round to finish third.

A field of 25 took to the course on Saturday for the Gallagher Trophy.

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Waireka battles neighbour clubs Waireka croquet teams had varying fortunes in their latest interclub hit-outs last week.

Four of the Waireka club sides were in action, facing primary and intermediate teams from Aorangi and outfits from Ashbury and West End clubs.

In the intermediate grade Waireka Red prevailed over Aorangi seven games to three, claiming a total of 61 hoops to the South Cantabrians’ 53.

Waireka White could not repeat the dose, edged by Ashbury four games to six as Ashbury secured a total of 63 hoops, 10 more than their Waireka opponents.

In the primary grade, Aorangi toppled Waireka Red seven games to three.

Aorangi clinched 62 hoops to Waireka’s 57.

Waireka White took it out over West End 7-3 including 52 hoops throughout the meet, to West End’s 38.

Waireka Croquet Club Interclub results: Intermediate Grade: Waireka Red vs Aorangi; Singles: Janice Murta 4 v Jan Good 78; Audrey Leath 7 v Lindsey Thompson 5; Rod Webb 4 vs Gordon Hardachre 7; Pat Alston 7 v Joyce Jones 6; Janice Murta 7 vs Lindsey Thompson 5; Audrey Leath 7 vs Jan Good 3; Rod

SPORTS RESULTS

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Tinwald Golf Club

Tinwald Ladies Golf - 3 November - Ruth Cornwell Salver Val Prendergast 65, Di Lowe 67, Colleen Linney 69, Barb Cochrane 71, Mara Kennedy 73c/b 9 Hole: Stableford: Maureen Colville 16, Nancy Costin 16.

Nearest the Pin: Murray Young Property Broker (2nd Shot) #2 Marion Oakley, Sims Bakery 2nd Shot) #6 Mara Kennedy, #12 Mac & Maggie Maxine Whiting, Outdoor Adventure (2nd Shot) #16 Di

Reece McCorkindale was in good form against West End during croquet interclub action.

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Webb 4 vs Joyce Jones 7; Pat Alston 7 vs Gordon Hardachre 4; Total games won Waireka Red 7 vs Aorangi 3; Doubles: Janice Murta and Audrey Leath 7 v Jan Good and Lindsey Thompson 4; Rob Webb and Pat Alston 7 v

Lowe. Two’s: Di Lowe.

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Mid Canterbury Tennis

Twilight Tennis Famous Grouse 18 beat Family Affair 15.

We Are Stihl Suzuki 16 lost Hackers 17.

What’s the Score 16 lost Highly Strung 17.

The Gee Bee Gees 13 lost Council Crew 20.

Out of Service 15 lost The Late Starters 18. Tridents 17 beat Donald’s Dux 16.

Grand Slammers 17 beat Mighty Meerkats 16. The Racqueteers 17 beat What A Racquet 16. One Hit Wonders 21 beat Cortiers 12.

Gordon Hardachre and Joyce Jones 5; Total hoops won; Waireka Red 61 v Aorangi 53; Waireka White v Ashbury; Singles: Eva Kircher 6 vs Carole Graham 7; Colin Lamb 4

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Ashburton Golf Club

Weekend Ladies – Saturday November 7. Weekend v Mid Week Ladies, Report 8.15am for 8.45am.

Convenors S Bradford 0211590983/B Fechney 0211305366.

Mid Week Ladies Tuesday 10 November African Stableford: Report 8.30am for 9.00 am, Starter D Hinton. Nine Hole Men and Women Thursday 12 November.

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

v Helen Cooke 7; David Galvin 7 v Maurice Young 6; Sue Whyte 3 vs Trish Quinn 7; Eva Kircher 6 vs Helen Cooke 7; Colin Lamb 5 vs Carole Graham 7; David Galvin 7 v Trish Quinn 5; Sue Whyte 7 vs Maurice Young 6; Doubles: Eva Kircher and Colin Lamb 7 v Carole Graham and Helen Cooke 6; David Galvin and Sue Whyte 1 v Maurice Young and Trish Quinn 7; Total Games won Waireka White 4 v Ashbury 6; Total hoops won: Waireka White 53 v Ashbury 63: Primary Grade: Waireka Red v Aorangi; Singles:Heather Kaye 7 v Gavin Young 4; Judith Smith 6 vs Bev MacIver 7; Barbara McIntosh 5 v Fay Merrick 7; Joanne Logan 7 v Judy Houston 6; Judith Smith 5 vs Gavin Young 7; Heather Kaye 7 v Bev MacIver 3; Joanne Logan 4 v Fay Merrick 7; Barbara McIntosh 5 v Judy Houston 7; Doubles: Heath Kaye and Judith Smith 6 v Gavin Young and Bev MacIver 7; Barbara McIntosh and Joanne Logan 5 v Fay Merrick and Judy Houston 7; Total games won; Waireka Red 3 v Aorangi 7; Total hoops won; Waireka Red 57 vs Aorangi 62; Waireka White vs West End: Singles: Donna Lobb 3 v M Wood 7; Lyn Jones 7 vs K Cox 4; Joyce Davis 4 v S Prue 7; Reece McCorkindale 7 v G Tackney 2; Donna Lobb 7 v K Cox 3; Lyn Jones 3 vs M Wood 7; Joyce Davis 7 v G Tackney 2; Reece McCorkindale 7 vs S Prue 2; Doubles: Donna Lobb and Lyn Jones 7 v M Wood and K Cox 5; Joyce Davis and Reece McCorkindale 7 v S Prue and G Tackney 4; Total games won; Waireka White 7 v West End 3; Total hoops won; Waireka White 52 v West End 38.

Tinwald Golf Club

Tinwald Women’s Golf Draw 10th November - Marge Wilson Trophy Ambrose 9 Holes Ambrose Report 9.00 for meeting and club house draw.

Starters J. Bruhns M Oakley Kitchen Committee Draw steward J. Bruhns.

■■ Tennis Mid Canterbury Tennis

Mid Canterbury Junior Tennis Draw Round 3 Saturday 7 November 2020 All games to start at 9am sharp Junior A Grade – Duty Team Allenton Ki-

wis: Dorie Hampstead v Southern Shakers at Hampstead, Hampstead Yellow v Southern Stars at Hinds, Allenton Kiwis v Methven Gold at ATTC; Allenton Moas v Methven Silver at ATTC; Dorie A - BYE. Junior B Grade: Methven Black v Methven White at Methven Domain; Allenton Kokakos v Southern Stormers at ATTC; Allenton Fantails v Allenton Wekas at Allenton.

Junior C Grade: Methven Blue v Southern Strikers at ATTC; Methven Red v Southern Skyrockets at ATTC; Allenton Keas v Allenton Rurus ATTC. Please phone any defaults through to Mid Canterbury Junior Tennis 308 3020 as soon as possible.

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TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Of all the consumables available in the world, none will give you the enrichment you crave today. This can only be found in nonmaterial things, which is to say, treasures of the heart and soul.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You’ll be intrigued by something that promises to progress in difficulty. There’s a sweet spot of challenge to be met. If the task is too hard, then you’ll disengage. And if it’s too easy, then that goes double.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): People who think, believe and behave as you do are, well, geniuses, of course! You’ll have the opportunity to spend more time with such people if you set it up today.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You think you’re bothered by what’s happening, but what you’re really bothered by is your judgment of it. Perhaps, you’ve assigned a disempowering meaning to it, but you can change your mind about that.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Wanting to make people happy isn’t intrinsically negative, though you’d be wise to poke at your motives for doing so. If you think you must do and be more to earn the relationship, back off and do less instead.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): However strong passions may burn, that does not automatically lend the knowledge to make a thing happen. But at least it’s an excuse to reach out for answers.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Trying to do everything at once will lead to accomplishing nothing or worse, mistakes that set you back, nullifying the progress you’ve already made. Focus on one task until it’s done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): All things being equal, you’d prefer if others would find you interesting. It takes more work to be interesting, but since you love the way it pays off, you’ll make every effort.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): According to Socrates, the two tragedies of life are not to get your heart’s desire or to get your heart’s desire.

Today brings an interesting compromise that helps you escape either tragedy.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You seek to attract a certain sort of person. Because you know so much about who this is, including likes, dislikes, needs and wants, you can mould your offerings accordingly.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): In this dance, the other person isn’t following the same choreographer as you. It’s a little out of step. There’s a dip without support, a leap without a catch.

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WHAT’S ON Every day

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

10am

Every Tue and Fri

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

2pm - 4pm Methven Historical Society Main Street, Methven New exhibition.

There is now a display running till the end of October covering the begining, middle and end of the railway in Methven.

Make tracks in and see the display, open Tuesday and Friday 2pm - 4pm

Every Wed

Ashburton open coffee mornings Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street

If you are new to town or been living here all of your life, come and have a coffee and chat.

All welcome!

November 13

Methven High Country Fete

NEW DATE! NEW THEME! Keep checking in to see what we have in store for you this year! SAME fabulous venue.

SAME great day out in beautiful Methven.

Competitions, shopping and relaxation.

Lunch, wineries, high quality stalls and all whilst listening to our awesome line up of entertainment.

See you there!!

10am to 3pm

November 15

The Plains Railway Complex

Steam Train rides with Locomotive K88 operating. Visit The Ashburton Fire Museum, Lynn Woodworking Museum, miniature train rides with Ashburton Steam & Model Engineers, view the Ashburton Woodworkers and Combined Craft Group ladies at work fun for the kids with The Popup Playground - with coffee, hot food, snacks and Icecreams available:-) Tinwald Domain, 62 Maronan Road, Tinwald, Ashburton view our Facebook page for further insight.

11am to 4pm

November 16

RURAL SUPPORT presents Tony Christiansen

RURAL SUPPORT presents Tony Christiansen Tony is a world leading motivational and inspirational speaker.

He is humorous, bold and straight talking as he shares his story. He has no legs, the result of a horrific train accident when he was 9. Tony encourages his audience to set their own challenges, rather than accept the limitations imposed by their own attitudes and other people’s perceptions. http://www. rural-support.org.nz 0800 787 254. 0800 RURAL HELP. Tickets: Free via https://www.trybooking.com Supper is provided.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Child-friendly location.

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

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

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

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

Donations appreciated.

3 - 4.30pm

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

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

10.30am - 12 noon

Every Sat Ashburton Farmers Market.

Local grown fresh food and

Roger street, Hinds.

7pm

November 16 Toot for Tucker

Once again Ashburton County Lions in conjunction with Property Brokers is holding Toot For Tucker Starting at 6pm at the Ashburton Racecourse.

Non perishable food will be donated to the Salvation Army, St Vincent de Paul, & Presbyterian Support Services.

There will be no plastic bags this year just use whatever you have, leave at the gate or hand your donation to the collectors.

All welcome, We need as many volunteers as possible.

Come along its alot of fun

November 19

Rail Land–Arts On Tour NZ A journey of the mind, through song and story, about New Zealand’s on-and-off again love affair with passenger rail.

Equal parts tragedy, comedy, and personal memoir, Rail Land is a theatrical show that weaves the critically acclaimed songs of Anthonie Tonnon with synthesizer soundscapes, and soliloquy like story-telling. Along with touches like historical letters to the editor, and meticulous notes on taking Aotearoa’s surviving public railways, Rail Land is a story of human enterprise, sabotage, obsession and hope. The show also travels with an exhibition of historic NZ Rail Advertising Department posters and schematic maps, blown up to large scale. Sponsored by the Ashburton District Council tickets are $29 and can be purchased from the Trust Event Centre, 211 Wills Street, includes a train ride and show. The Plains Railway and Historical Museum, Tinwald.

6.30pm

November 19, 20 and 21

The Four Musketeers presented by Methven

produce, hot drinks. North End of West Street car park.

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

Open for toy exchange.

9.30am - 12.30pm

COME ALONG AND ENJOY AN EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT Live music • FOOD • DRINK & DISPLAYS

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

10am - 3pm

RAKAIA LIONS FIREWORKS NIGHT at Rakaia Domain Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road November 7th 2020 Gates open 5:30pm Gold coin donation at the gates Please support your local Lions

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

1pm - 3pm

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

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

2pm - 6pm

Theatre Company A fun frolicking musical pantomime for all ages.

Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main Street, Methven.

Adults $30, Children 16 and under $15 plus booking fee. Tickets available from the Ashburton Trust Event Centre Box Office or by arrangement in Methven, email methventheatreco@gmail.com

November 22

The River City Jazzmen THE LODGE THEATRE Returning to Geraldine to play toetapping live Dixieland Jazz at its best in an intimate atmosphere at The Lodge Theatre Talbot street, Geraldine, Sunday, 22nd November, 2pm Tickets $22 pp from “LOUK CLOTHING”, 47 - 49 Talbot Street. Geraldine. Phone 03 693 9070 Geraldine admission - Cash only - Doors open 2pm

November 28

Car Boot Sale Ashburton RSA Carpark Site $10 Phone Allan 308-3263 or email: rsaoffice@xtra.co.nz 9am - 12:30pm

November 29

The Merry Little Christmas Market Yes we are doing it again, we are proud to bring you The Merry Little Christmas Market.

This is a day where we open our venue to showcase the talent from not only our locals but also the wider regions. If you wish to give a gold coin donation this will get you a wee something to sip on while you browse a wide variety of stalls.

Mark the date in your dairy as it’s a great shopping event.

If you would like a stall at this great event please email casey@ateventcentre.co.nz 11.30am until 4pm

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Daily Diary FRIDAY , NOVEMBER 6 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

10am - 4pm

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 9am - 12pm ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. Lovely gifts, plants, woodwork and much more. West Street Car Park.

9am - 12.30pm

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

9am - 12.30pm

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

9am - 3pm

ASHBURTON AVIATION

2020 10.30am

COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. Meet and walk from the Hockey Pavilion, Walnut Avenue.

10.30am

ST STEPHEN’S PARISH CENTRE. Seniors’ Coffee Club, held 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, all welcome. Park Street.

12pm - 2pm

Signing Service, no appointments necessary and no charge, available Tuesday and Fridays. Community House, 44 Cass Street.

1pm - 3pm

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

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ASSOCIATION. MUSEUM.

Static displays with collections of up to 30 aircraft and memorabilia.

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

9.30am - 3pm

WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB.

Association Croquet, singles or doubles - new players welcome.

Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

10am - 12pm

ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB.

Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald.

10am - 4pm

NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street

Methven.

10.15am

ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

10.30am - 3.30pm

ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD. Come and join a day of Stitching and Friendship. Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

1.15pm

ALLENTON CROQUET. Association Croquet, Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

1.15pm

WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet doubles, 30 minute games - new players welcome.

Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

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2021 Notice of Elections Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd (B+LNZ) give notice that nominations are now open for B+LNZ Directors.

Written remits for the 2021 Annual Meeting are now being accepted.

Under section 42 of the Beef + Lamb New Zealand constitution, two electoral district directors will retire by rotation at the annual meeting. This year, Martin Coup (Northern North Island) and Phil Smith (Northern South Island) must retire by rotation but may stand for re-election.

Martin Coup and Phil Smith have both indicated they will be seeking re-election in 2021.

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TAYLOR, David Ivan – On October 31, 2020. With the heaviest of hearts I said goodbye to my soulmate and best friend surrounded and supported by our family.

David was a devoted and loving husband to Lynda, supportive and encouraging Dad to Lisa and Adam, a generous and fun Pop to Ruby and Jeremy, Jonty and Necho, Indiana, Mia and Harleigh, and a loving fatherin-law and friend to Carl, Reneé and Latesha. He is now at peace with his Saviour. Messages to the Taylor family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Staff at Mercy Oncology Auckland and Staff at AAU and Ward 1 at Ashburton Hospital. A service to celebrate David’s life will be held at Ashburton New Life, 58 Melcombe Street, Ashburton TODAY (Friday), November 6, at 1:30pm, followed by an interment at the Seafield Lawn Cemetery, Seafield Road. Gone too soon and will be sadly missed.

TAYLOR, David Ivan – Sadly passed away on October 31, 2020. David was a much loved leader, mentor and friend to the Mitre 10 Mega Flooring teams in Ashburton, Timaru and Oamaru, Mel, Dawn, Brian, Jazz, Paul, Hayley and Maria. Will be greatly missed by all the Mitre 10 Mega Team. Our thoughts and love are with Lynda and family.

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Sunday: Rain gradually easing and becoming confined to near the foothills. Remaining cloudy elsewhere. Strong southerlies easing.

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Freezing level: Lowering to 2600m by midday Saturday: High cloud, but fine spells about the divide, with one or two showers. Rain developing everywhere in the evening, snow lowering to 1600m in the north and to 1000m in the south. Wind at 1000m: NW 40 km/h, turning S at night. Wind at 2000m: W 55 km/h, changing SE 40 km/h in the evening. Freezing level: 2600m, briefly rising to 2900m north of Lake Tekapo, lowering to 1900m everywhere in the evening.

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Back on the water Ged Wall was in action during the Aoraki 1000m Regatta at the weekend.

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Ashburton rowers have hit the water running, and the season’s prospects look promising.

The Ashburton Rowing Club’s 2020/2021 squad were unleashed on the waters of Lake Ruataniwha near Twizel at the weekend for the Aoraki 1000m regatta.

It was the opening regatta for all of the novice rowers, with 50

per cent of races a mix of senior and novice competitors.

Ashburton Rowing Club president Justin Wall said the regatta was a lower-key event, one which provided an opportunity for the newer rowers to get among the action.

The boys’ under-16 coxed lineup of Tim Connelly-Whyte, Mitchell Taylor, Henry Wallis, Charles Savage plus Lily Davidson came first in the A final.

Another first was secured

by the contingent of Matthew Pearce, Riley Harris, Liam Taylor, Jed Amos plus Jade Jung in the 50 per cent novice men’s coxed event.

After placing second in the heat, Isabel Wall replicated her result in the girls under-15 single sculls A final.

Wall then joined siblings Veronica and Ged in the women’s open coxed quad sculls, alongside Charlotte Cox and Davidson, to clinch second in the A final.

Ged Wall secured third in the men’s open single sculls A final, one-upping his heat placing.

Top three finishes ensued in a handful of other events.

Claudia Thomas, Meagan Binnie, Chloe Braas, Leah Reid plus Jed Amos wrapped third place in the women’s 50 per cent novice coxed quad sculls’ B final.

Pearce, Harris, Reid, Sienna Skilling plus Binnie clinched third in the men’s 50 per cent novice coxed quad sculls A final.

The team of Cox, Isabel Wall, Coty Cuadrado, Sophie Gibson plus Davidson finished third in the corresponding women’s A final.

The regatta was ultimately abandoned due to high winds, meaning a number of events did not eventuate.

The Ashburton club’s squad for the season comprises of 26 rowers. The 2000 metre Ashburton Club Regatta is set to be held on November 28-29.

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