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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 21, 2021

Afghanistan chaos frustrates Ashburton former soldier Malcolm Hopwood A former soldier from Ashburton felt New Zealand’s long-time peace-keeping efforts in Afghanistan had “been for nothing’’ as the country lurched quickly into Taliban control.

The ruthless Taliban organisation, which was accused of sheltering Osama bin Laden and his Al-Qaeda movement that masterminded the horrific 9/11 attack in America, had overran the Afghan military in recent weeks.

They have swept across the country, conquering most major cities.

The chaos had erupted after US President Joe Biden ordered the complete withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan back in April, setting a deadline of September 11.

Zane Adam, who now works for the Ashburton District Council,

completed his second tour of duty with the NZDF at Bamyan Province in Afghanistan in 2010.

Bamyan was where New Zealand had a base during the 20 years it had a military presence.

The Defence Force lost 10 personnel during that time from a deployment of more than 3500, and $109 million in official development assistance to the people of Afghanistan.

Adam said the swift Taliban takeover outcome was disappointing after the NZDF spent so many years there and “it’s been for nothing”.

“We made life better for the people.”

Adam hoped the projects the New Zealand and US military achieved would still benefit the population in Bamyan Province.

They built schools and other infrastructure, while the Americans, through their agricultural advisers, improved irrigation and cultivation.

“I’m hoping the Taliban will continue the projects and give the people a better life,” he said.

More than 10 years on since serving, Adam said he struggles to justify the sacrifices Kiwi soldiers made.

He knew and served with the soldiers who were killed in Afghanistan.

“All New Zealand can be proud of our deployment and what we achieved,” he said.

With the US withdrawing its troops, Adam was sure the Taliban had been planning their move for some time. It wasn’t a coincidence that it occurred close to the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

“The Taliban have a saying, ‘you might have the watches, but we have the time’.”

He was hoping they could be more enlightened and provide opportunities for women who they have “treated poorly in the past”.

Adam, as a member of the provincial reconstruction team, served his deployment in winter, which was the quiet time in Afghanistan.

“The Taliban liked to ambush, but they didn’t do so when it’s 20 degrees below.’’

Former NZDF staff sergeant, Zane Adam, now an Ashburton District Council staff member.

Going, going, gone ... all from home An Ashburton real estate firm has proved that business can goahead in the throes of our Level 4 national lockdown.

Abiding by the restrictions of self-isolation, Harcourts Ashburton held its first fully digital auction where all the players in the bidding war completed the transaction from their own homes.

Due to technology such as Zoom, Facebook Live and Gavl, an auction app, the buyers, agents and auctioneer negotiated the sale in about five minutes. Auctioneer, Roger Dawson, was in one place, the Harcourts’ agents in another, and the successful buyer, somewhere else.

This is how it went. The auctioneer started the bidding from his own home on Facebook Live, the potential buyers contacted an agent who then rung Dawson on Zoom with their bid. He

announced it, received further offers and, after five minutes and 15 bids, the property was sold.

Harcourts Ashburton business owner, Tammy McDougall,

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said the virtual auction proved “there’s no barrier to a transaction during lockdown with the technology we have available”.

She said her team initially con-

sidered whether to delay or go ahead with the online auction.

“I was really pleased we went ahead, did the right thing and didn’t postpone,’’ she said.

“We were really excited that life can go on during lockdown.

“We’re now looking for further opportunities.”

While she’s aware that similar auctions have been held in Auckland, she believes it’s the first time it’s been attempted in Mid Canterbury.

“Afterwards there were lots of virtual high fives when the sale was completed.”

McDougall said she had held live-streaming auctions before where the buyers have bid online but the “going, going, gone” has always taken place in Harcourts’ auction room. This time, he banged his gavel from beside his laptop at home.

And, for the record, the one bedroom, one bathroom, 204 square metre house at 32 Hakatere Drive, Wakanui, was sold for less than $200,000 to out-oftown buyers.

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12-15 age vaccine rule ‘logistical nightmare’

By Adam Burns

More than 120 people have had Covid-19 swabs at Ashburton’s community testing centre during the first two days of lockdown.

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Dr pleased with Mid Canty ‘People are doing what they need to do’ Adam Burns The outbreak of Covid-19’s infectious Delta strain will keep Mid Cantabrians on edge over the weekend as those in the South Island await further developments.

An extension to New Zealand’s Level 4 lockdown was confirmed yesterday by the Government as the latest flare-up of Covid was revealed to have spread to Wellington.

No positive cases in the South

Island had been confirmed before going to print yesterday.

Thousands have been tested for Covid-19 throughout the wider Canterbury region over the past three days with a total of 185 tests conducted at Ashburton’s community testing centre during the first three days of Level 4 lockdown.

Ashburton’s testing centre clinical lead Dr Sarah Clarke said there was already eight people queued for a test before the centre opened at 10am yesterday.

“The team has been spectacular as always,” she said.

“This is what we’ve trained for and have systems for.”

She said there was a strong sense of awareness of the situa-

tion among the Ashburton public. “People have been very polite and getting out there and doing what they need.

“We’re pretty pleased with the turn-out, including people with symptoms.”

Waiting times for swabs had lengthened to up to an hour in Ashburton.

“I don’t think there is major fear but there is enough concern that people are doing what they need to do which is great.”

Canterbury DHB’s senior responsible officer for the Covid-19 response Dr Helen Skinner said a further 1003 Covid-19 swabs were conducted on Thursday throughout its community based testing centres following 1119

the day before.

The figures did not include routine surveillance testing of border workers and other community GP testing.

“There is currently incredibly high demand for Covid-19 testing in Canterbury and, while this is encouraging, we are aware this has caused long wait times for people in queues to be tested,” Dr Skinner said.

The DHB increased capacity at its testing sites and teams reported wait times reducing over the course of Thursday.

Tinwald Medical Centre’s practice manager has hit out at the Government’s advice on the vaccine rollout.

A 48-hour pause to the country’s vaccination programme was announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand entered Level 4 lockdown to ensure venues could operate safely, with the risk some patients could be infected.

Ardern later told The AM Show that clinics would likely be back up and running before the 48-hour threshold.

But Tinwald Medical Centre practice manager Viv Cameron said advice around the pause was confusing.

“With the mixed messaging from the Government, we were fully booked for Thursday and then people went online and cancelled them (appointments),” she said.

“And then the Government changed their mind so we had people turning up again.”

The practice was not offering Covid-19 swabs for its patients, but it was one of three Ashburton sites providing vaccination services.

It was then followed by an announcement on Thursday that approval had been granted for 12 to15year-olds to be administered the Pfizer vaccine.

From yesterday, parents and caregivers were able to book in 12 to15year-olds to receive their vaccination simultaneously.

Cameron said the move presented logistical headaches for practices.

“It just can’t happen like that,” she said. “We have a certain amount of vaccines, but how do you know how many are going to show up with their children.” “[The Government] need to think about the logistics because its just not possible to do that.”

She said the practice was already busy enough.

“We’ve got two people booked in every six minutes so it’s pretty full on to get through those people in that time.

“If Mum and Dad rock up with two extra kids, how is that going to work timing wise and how many children are going to turn up in a day.

“You have absolutely no idea.”

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Mayor Brown ‘keeping open mind’ on Chch stadium Adam Burns

Mid Canterbury Rugby’s boss has promised some terse conversations with council heads if money is poured into the Christchurch Stadium at the expense of local developments.

Chairman Gerard Rushton is keeping an open mind, but is worried about the possibility of more setbacks for the EA Networks Centre.

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says he remains unconvinced on the regional benefits the new Christchurch stadium will bring but was “keeping an open mind”.

There have been suggestions that neighboring councils should stump up for the new multimillion dollar venture with the Ashburton District Council “considering” the prospect if an approach was made.

But Mid Canterbury Rugby believes the funding shortfall should lay squarely at the feet of the Christchurch City Council and that the Ashburton’s community leaders should look after their patch first.

Above – Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown is keeping an open mind around the prospect of making a financial contribution to the new Christchurch stadium.

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Left – The original concept drawing of the multi-use indoor Christchurch stadium.

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A decision to reduce the planned facility’s capacity down to 25,000 was overturned by the city council last week following a heated public backlash.

Brown said the onus would be on the city council to present a case to its Ashburton counterparts of the value it would hold before any serious consideration around funding would occur.

“We would need to be convinced of the region-wide benefits out of it (the stadium),” he said.

Although no approach has

been made, Brown said any talk around funding would already be on shaky ground given the lack of involvement from other councils during the planning process.

“If they asked for something now at the tail-end of the project to get buy-in from Ashburton, they would’ve been better to involve us at the start. We always keep an open mind though.”

Mid Canterbury Rugby Union (MCRU) chairman Gerard Rushton said it was on council to decide whether it was a good move to offer funding assistance but he

hoped it would not be in lieu of local needs.

“If they do make the expenditure it’s not at the expense of local facilities,” he said.

Moves to put planned expansions of sporting facilities in Ashburton on hold were met with criticism earlier this year by local sporting administrators.

Rushton said there would be some “terse conversations” if plans at the EA Networks Centre continued to be put on the backburner

and a handout was given to the Christchurch stadium.

The MCRU, Mid Canterbury Netball and Sport Canterbury all voiced their concerns to council around the sidelining of further development at Ashburton’s EA site.

He added that the city council should stump up for the bill, after leaving the old Lancaster Park “under-insured”.

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Student earns international award Maddison Gourlay

It has been four years of hard work and determination for Mount Hutt College student Jessica Hydes and it all paid off when she was presented with her gold Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award (DoE) Award.

Hydes started her DoE journey in Girl Guiding starting in brownies and moving up into rangers where she gained her Queen’s Guide, one of the top awards in Girl Guiding.

There are three levels of the DoE all requiring participants to learn new skills, community service and expeditions, and planning expeditions.

Notable moments for Hydes was the fiveday and 10-day voyages on the Spirit of Adventure course and recently completing the five-day tramp on the Old Ghost Road on the West Coast.

Hydes said she will look fondly on one evening of The Old Ghost Road tramp when the group of five found Texas holdem poker cards in the hut, and although they did not know how to play, they came up with their own game and played it all night.

Hydes credits a lot of her determination to go after the award from her mother Alison Hydes who was involved in Girls’ Brigade and was a leader in the Ashburton Girl Guiding community.

“I had a lot of fun during this experience, and I am pleased I met some great people and gained new skills throughout the process,” Hydes said.

The DoE is an international award that has been in New Zealand since 1963 and is designed to help young people on their journey to self-development.

Mount Hutt College student Jessica Hydes holding her gold Duke of Edinburgh award.

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Moscow circus delights, amazes Adam Burns Maybe this was the tonic needed (Before lockdown returned again).

After a challenging few months for the district with historic floods and the moving clouds of Covid uncertainty, the Great Moscow Circus served as a dramatic and high octane release for Mid Canterbury families.

Quirky, theatrical and outrageous, the opening night of a ninedate circuit in Ashburton under the big top at the domain did not disappoint and had the hundreds in attendance enthralled and occasionally wowed from the outset.

Another key to the show’s success was the high level of audience participation.

Whether it be a rogue clown, who regularly sparred with staunch ring mistress Elena Chepurchenko, who he described as “a Karen”. Or the Buster Keaton-esque, jailhouse attire-clad funny guy, who kept on kicking a ball into the crowd.

The near two-hour show was propelled with a concert-like velocity courtesy of an over the top soundtrack of thrash metal and trance, while Chepurchenko graced the mic with some operatic vocal flair.

But there were plenty of mo-

ments of breathtaking stunts, none more audacious than the two dirt bike riders looped end to end at high speed inside a steel circular cage, known as the “globe of death”.

The only downer had been the postponement of Ashburton shows while the country has been at alert level 4 but a circus spokeswoman said the aim now was to stay in town for one full week of shows once pandemic regulations allowed.

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Person threatened with weapon for cigarette Most Mid Cantabrians are towing the line with Covid alert level 4 restrictions, but one non-pandemic incident caused concern.

“A person has presented a weapon to a member of the public and demanded a cigarette from them,” Ashburton police senior sergeant Leigh Jenkins.

The incident happened on the corner of Aitken and William streets in Ashburton on Thursday at 2.30pm.

No injuries were sustained but Jenkins said Ashburton police were keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed it.

“The member of the public has complained and the offender has then left the scene,” Jenkins said.

Other Covid non-compliance incidents did not warrant any arrest, with local police taking an education route with the public, then a warning and enforcement.

Talbot Security Group owner, Dean Talbot, also had no major issues to report.

“Aside from an unusual amount of traffic, everybody seems to be doing the right things,” Talbot said.

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COVID-19 ALERT

We’re staying at Alert Level 4 to stop Delta The Delta variant spreads fast, but we can stop it with a strong response.

To get on top of it, we’re staying at Alert Level 4 until 11.59pm Tuesday 24 August.

Stay home to stay safe this weekend. The Delta variant is highly infectious.

It’s possible it has spread across the country, so it’s crucial we act now.

Here are some frequently asked questions to help protect you and your bubble this weekend: Why do we need to stay home?

Which public spaces are okay to visit?

Delta can spread from people simply walking past each other, so we need to avoid interacting with people beyond our bubbles.

Any movement should only be to access essential services, like going for a vaccination, visiting a supermarket or pharmacy, or getting a test.

You can visit supermarkets and pharmacies. Playgrounds are closed. Places where people may linger or struggle to maintain a 2-metre distance should be avoided. Carefully wash your hands when you get home.

Do I have to wear a face covering?

You can only shop for essential supplies like food or medicine.

Remember: • Only one person from your household should go shopping

Wearing a face covering is mandatory when accessing essential services. It’s also recommended you take one with you and wear it whenever you leave home. Keep your face covering clean, and avoid touching your face when you put it on or take it off. Remember to respect those who can’t wear a face covering due to a health condition.

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Going for a walk, run or bike ride is good for your mental and physical health. Just remember to: • Stay close to home and go no further than your immediate neighbourhood • Only exercise alone or with people in your bubble • Keep at least 2 metres away from others • Avoid any exercise that could require emergency services if you got into trouble. Do your bit and wait until after lockdown to go surfing, tramping, boating or hiking.

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OBITUARY

Colin Redmond’s legacy is one of Ashburton’s great retail stores

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olin Redmond, who died in Christchurch last month, left a lasting impression on the Ashburton business community and the people of Mid Canterbury.

Colin was born in Christchurch on December 9, 1923 and died there 97 years later, but his working life was spent in Ashburton from shortly after the Second World War until his retirement.

During his lifetime, Colin had a strong work ethic and balanced that with his commitment to his family.

“He was committed to work. I was the youngest and saw more of him. He was a devoted father who worked hard to give us a good life,” Chris Redmond said, reflecting on his father.

Colin was born in Beckenham, attended Christchurch Technical School and started as an apprentice making radio cabinets immediately before the Second World War. During the conflict, he enlisted with the RNZAF, trained in Ashburton and saw service in the Pacific.

“He was a maintenance engineer, an exacting job maintaining US fighter planes and bombers,” Chris said on behalf of the family.

“Like many ex-servicemen he remained private about his war record.”

With his war service over, Colin chose to return to Ashburton.

He met his future wife, Shirley, and worked for Wilson’s Joinery before opening his own workshop in West Street. His joinery apprenticeship and experience in making precision components during the war, resulted in him building quality bedroom and dining furniture.

“His craftsmanship was sought after by many people,” Chris said.

In the 1950s he moved his factory to a bigger location and opened a retail store in East Street, near the railway station.

Chris said his father built all his own furniture and diversified into carpet and home appliances.

Colin also travelled to furniture fairs in Sydney in the ’60s where he found new furniture designs and saw TVs as the next big thing.

He secured the agency for several brands and sold them to most people in the Ashburton District.

In the late 1960s, Colin bought Russell and Co’s building in Burnett Street and relocated Redmonds to where it is now. “A week before he opened, part of his old premises was burned and he had a fire sale to launch the new business,” Chris recalls his father telling him.

“He was a shrewd trader, always honest and fair, and knew how to promote his business.”

Redmonds in Burnett Street was where he wanted to be, and it became Ashburton’s major furniture and appliance store.

In the 1980s Colin had the vision to upgrade the Arcade to what it is today.

“He offered small retail stores a space to go into and Ashburton shoppers a new retail experience,” Chris said.

“I used to sweep the Arcade

REMEMBERED Who: Colin Redmond (December 9, 1923 to July 20, 2021) What: Retailer, artist, philanthropist, family man War service: Served in the Pacific war, maintaining US fighters and bombers Community involvement: “His legacy is in establishing one of the great retail stores in Ashburton that still carries his name and is now run by his children and grandchildren” – son, Chris Redmond.

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Above – Colin Redmond saw the potential of upgrading and reopening the Arcade in the 1980s. He spent time during the day explaining his vision.

Below left – Colin Redmond, as people saw him.

Below right – Colin Redmond’s war service was dedicated to servicing and maintaining US fighters and bombers in the Pacific arena.

for $1 an hour as part of growing up. I didn’t mind it. By then my brothers, Barry and Graeme, had left school and joined the business.”

Colin also grew a reasonable sized property portfolio during the 1970s to 1990s and, together with Barry and Graeme, developed land for other major businesses. He retired in 2000, moved back to Christchurch and pursued his hobbies.

While in Ashburton he learned to paint with Bob McDowell and enjoyed painting up until the last week of his life. Colin started

with landscapes but diversified into other aspects of art. He was a member of the Ashburton Society of Arts and exhibited and sold through the society.

“Dad found it therapeutic and it helped his hand and eye co-ordination,” Chris said. He played golf, was a Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge and a very capable musician. He was a selftaught pianist who also mastered the piano accordian, guitar and organ.

“He played for his own enjoyment and loved the music of the 1950s and '60s,” Chris said.

Colin took a great interest in Ashburton’s growth and made significant donations to the development of Lake Hood, EA Networks, the Society of Arts and many social and sporting clubs.

“He was a devoted father who taught us business skills. He was fair and lived by strong moral standards.

“He provided well and passed on the virtues of successful trading,” Chris said.

“His legacy is in establishing one of the great retail stores of Ashburton that still carries his name and is now run by his chil-

dren and grandchildren.

“He was a skilled craftsman, musician, artist and golfer. People will remember him standing at the entrance of his shop, greeting them, chatting and offering a bit of cheek.”

Colin had final requests at his funeral. Being cremated was “like going to hell” so he was buried in Akaroa.

He enjoyed a long and loving marriage with Shirley who died before him.

Colin is survived by sons, Chris, Barry, Graeme and his daughter Janice.

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OUR VIEW

Bloomin’ heck Dr Ashley

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Dr Ashley Bloomfield, he of Ministry of Health fame, our go-to guy for the latest Covid-19 updates and the cool and calm front person of the pandemic, apparently still isn’t vaccinated.

Read that again because, like me, you may have to do a bit of a double take. I mean, what on earth is going on, big Ash? Hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders have been vaccinated – including Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern – but the director general of health is not one of them.

Surely, all important leaders in a pandemic, which is crippling parts of the world and hovers over New Zealand like a nasty dark cloud, should be vaccinated.

Daryl Holden Surely. Is Dr Bloomfield not important enough? It can’t be that.

The word is that Dr Bloomfield, in his mid-50s, was waiting for his eligibility age group to come up before booking his vaccination. Okay, so he’s not a queue jumper, which is fair play to him, but this is different.

Imagine if our health head honcho caught the virus while unvaccinated. What would we think then? What would our reaction be?

Most New Zealanders would have thought it would have been in the nation’s best interest for Dr

Bloomfield to be inoculated. And as quickly as possible.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, 41, didn’t muck around, receiving her first jab in mid-June and her second in July.

Having all our key national leaders vaccinated should also provide an important message to the masses about the seriousness and importance of getting jabbed.

The critics amongst us would say that Dr Bloomfield’s lack of urgency just mimicked and reflected our country’s rather forgettable and tardy vaccine roll-out, or “stroll out’’, as cheeky ACT leader David Seymour has called it.

National leader Judith Collins has weighed in, describing the

roll-out a “shambles”. And it is.

About 80 per cent of the country have still to be vaccinated. That’s eight people out of every 10.

That’s simply not good enough and it’s a reflection of those in charge. Our low vaccination rate is also the worst in the OECD, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation

and Development intergovernmental organisation with about 40 member countries, including all the big players. So perhaps confirmation of the Delta variant in our community this week has been a timely wake-up call.

The Government certainly sprang into gear, announcing that the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine would be available for those aged 12 to 15.

Of course, New Zealand vaccination experts will tell anyone who is prepared to listen just how disappointed they are with our low inoculation rate. They know, as we all should, that we need higher vaccination rates if we’re to have any chance of getting back to normal. And that requires everyone getting vaccinated when they should.

Or even earlier in important Dr Ashley Bloomfield cases, Dr Bloomfield.

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ear Parents, it’s lockdown again and you didnt see that one coming did ya?

If you’ve got kids, you know what’s coming. Our schools will put together activities, links to lessons, Zoom meetings, digital portfolio updates etc. This will keep them occupied for awhile.

But what about you? Feel like you’re going to go nuts doing yet another alphabet treasure hunt when all you really want to do is blob out?

There is no school for parents. We have no organisation of other parents sending out activities for us to keep entertained or learn new stuff. Lockdown with kids can be trying, but stop the press!

I can help you turn this situation of being with your kids at home into one of pure entertainment for you. All you need are some kids and basic home items. I present to you (with my tongue firmly stuck in my gob, please understand): Lockdown Activities for Parents.

Of course I have not tried these but in my mind they seem like a good idea.

Child curling Fortunately it’s still winter and we are likely to get a frost. With a little bit of preparation, this can be used to our advantage. On the night before the frost, nick some of your child’s chalk or pens and draw concentric circles on a shady path or

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Boot camp A great family game in any weather.

Get the kids to collect all of your glass recycling and with a hammer ask them to smash the bottoms off the bottles. Meanwhile you take down your clothesline.

Thread the line through the necks of the broken bottles and string it up about 30cm above the ground. Leave any broken glass on the ground as well. This will be that exercise where the kids pretend to crawl under barb wire.

Ask for all of the spray cans the kids can find in the house. Grab some matches and a deck chair. As the kids crawl towards you, activate the can and light the spray coming out. This simulates a flamethrower.

Now the game is, the kids start at one end of the barb wire and have to crawl towards you and touch your foot. You have to fend them off with your flame throwers.

Every time they lose an eyebrow or other body hair, they have to start again. Give it

a go – what could go wrong?

Wheelbarrow spa pool Kids have been driving you nuts and really jealous of the neighbour who has a spa to relax in? Don’t worry, this works a treat and costs next to nothing to set up.

Get the kids to grab an electric blanket, the wheelbarrow and all of the extension cords in the house. Place the blanket in the wheelbarrow and ask the kids to fill it up with water while you choose a suitable location to have your spa.

Once you have decided where to relax, ask the kids to plug in the blanket soaking in water. Don’t worry, it’s perfectly safe.

Once you can see steam rising from the water, get a kid to unplug it. Now is when you hop in. Once in, you are no longer touching the ground and can’t be zapped.

Have one of the kids plug it back in to keep the water temperature up. Again you will be safe, you’re not touching the ground.

After a while, if you get bored of the view, get the kids to push you to a better spot. Again, don’t worry, you can’t get pinged because you are not touching the ground! This is a must do – what could go wrong?

(Note from the Guardian’s editor: Should WorkSafe want to investigate these ‘incidents’, please go directly to Mr Livingstone) Peter Livingstone is the principal of Tinwald School. The views expressed in this column are his and do not represent the views of his school, the Ashburton Guardian or the Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association.

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concrete area outside.

Then flood the area with water before going to bed. Next morning grab the kids, some pots and frypans, a drill, cable ties and your partner. Drill holes in the pots and cable tie your kids into them. These are your curling stones.

With your partner, take turns to slide your stone down the icy path, with enough force to stop on the circles frozen underneath. The one who can get closest to the middle circle scores the highest points or wins.

Please note, you know when the ice is thawing, when one of your stones stops suddenly and tips over, causing grazing on its passenger. Simply spray the path and keep playing. Try it, what could go wrong?

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ll around us, a multitude of voices are advocating for change.

Change is not new, but it seems that there are more voices for change in our current times.

When someone of some influence advocates change about ideas, principles, lifestyles, and values that have been held closely for generations, we want to resist, and push back.

Then, some push for change about the very core of our economy, or sense of nationhood, or a way of life that we have enjoyed and that has served us well. Why change we ask.

Many people feel unsettled, wary, and on guard. We are not sure where all this is going.

The feelings and uncertainties we are experiencing are not new. The West in particular has gone through huge seasons of change. History describes massive change over the last 500 years.

Cultures, nations, and communities do go through change. In the middle of it all, what kind of posture helps the mind and soul in the face of so much change.

I’ve discovered that ancient wisdom helps.

The words of Moses, David, James, and Jesus do give perspective, understanding,

and a foundation on which to build something truly worthwhile.

For example, thinking around true justice has its beginnings in the teachings of Moses, which in turn were endorsed by Jesus of Nazareth.

Attitudes to the environment and family relationships can be found in the Book of Genesis, that equally apply to our own world.

David wrote about finding safety during stressful times, in relationship with an eternal living God. He was saying that relationship with God kept him mentally and emotionally on track when so much around him was violent.

Centuries later, James wrote, be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

Helpful for relationships.

Consider the words of Jesus, where he says “blessed are the meek”. Aggression can polarise communities.

Jesus also talked about following him, and discovering our true calling in life. His kind of communities have been through immense changes and still value his words of eternal hope, today.

What if, in the context of changes in agriculture, environmental issues, sexuality, relationships among ethnic groups and indigenous peoples, we listened to one another, and then listened to the ancient wisdom from people who shaped cultures and thinking for centuries?

I suggest we would the wiser for it.

John McMullan is Interim Pastor at the Ashburton Baptist Church

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The geothermal dreams Few New Zealand destinations offer such a therapeutic, embracing antidote to winter’s bracing chill quite like the geothermal dreamscape of Rotorua.

By Mike Yardley

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he bubbling mud, hissing geysers and steaming hot springs was a most cathartic, multi-sensory change of scenery to warm the coldest of cockles.

It’s bewitching to gaze at all that steam, coiling like a phantom as it rises from the earth’s cracks – as compelling as Rotorua’s eggy, pervasive fragrance. The thrills are free at the gorgeously landscaped Kuirau Park, where it’s crater lake ensures the mud keeps boiling and the steam keeps huffing, at every turn. They’ve even developed some free hot footbaths at Kuirau Park, which I gleefully dipped my toes in, for a fleeting warm-up.

I was particularly excited to check out one of Rotorua’s newest visitor offerings, Geyser by Night – Te Puia Light Trails. Spanning 70 hectares in Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, Te Puia Thermal Reserve is a mainstay of the tourism industry, studded with mud pools, hot springs, silica formations and Pohutu, the largest erupting geyser in the Southern Hemisphere. Te Puia boasts a variety of authentic cultural experiences throughout the day, home to a kiwi breeding programme, and the national schools of Maori wood carving, weaving, stone and bone carving. The night-time geyser encounter is a stirring new offering – fashioned for the domestic market, in the age of “doing something different”. By day and by night, Pohutu is an experience of magical proportions, erupting to a height of 30 metres, 20 times each day.

But artfully illuminated for the night-time tour, its spell-binding sense of splendour is seriously next-level. It’s the wondrous climax to the night tour which is charismatically led by a couple of convivial Te Arawa guides, who led my group and I on a leisurely 90 minute nocturnal stroll through the thermal valley, intimately sharing historic anecdotes, tribal mythology and showcasing the valley’s remarkable features. We admired a warm lake where many

Above – The Pohutu geyser at Geyser by Night – Te Puia Light Trails.

Below – Geothermal fun at Te Puia.

centuries of warriors have bathed after battle, the sulphur cleansing their wounds. No wonder this area and its prized healing waters and constant supply of hot water was fought over so ferociously. Local Maori have been living here for nearly 700 years, with the guides linking directing to Rotorua’s

earliest hosts. At a cooking pool, our guide drew a kete from the water and we indulged in a Maori version of steamed pudding, slathered with warm custard. It was magnificent.

We passed by Te Puia’s Kiwi Conservation Centre before marvelling over the site of the Waikite geyser,

once the crown-jewel of the geothermal valley – with water jets shooting as high as 100 metres, before going dormant in 1969.

There’s hope she may reawaken again in coming decades. Its vast silica terrace looks wonderfully other-worldly under the night lights. We also passed by Papakura Geyser, which has shown growing signs of life after a very long hiatus. The closure of many private bores in the wider Rotorua area has undoubtedly helped restimulate geyser activity in Whakarewarewa, although they are very mercurial forces of nature. As we enjoyed a delicious hot chocolate, mighty Pohutu started erupting.

The tell-tale sign is two other geysers, Kereru and Te Tohu starting playing first. We soaked up the power and glory of the geothermal opera.

The korowai of natural darkness and the evening calm heightened my senses, accentuating the sensory wonder at Te Puia. As we made our way back along those magnificent elevated boardwalks Left – Carvings at Te Puia.

and bush pathways by torchlight, our tour wound up by Te Puia’s two intricately carved meeting houses that form part of the Rotowhio Marae. The larger, Te Aronui a Rua, was built by students and

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Above – More stunning scenes from Hell’s Gate.

Below – Hell’s Gate also boasts New Zealand’s only outdoor mud spa.

Above and below – Hell’s Gate, is considered Rotorua’s most active geothermal reserve.

graduates of Te Puia’s carving school between 1967 and 1981. As we gazed at these flood-lit carved glories and our guides shared their insights – suddenly everything went pitch black. Spooky. Perhaps

the spirits were playing with us – or the guides, although they both looked a little bemused, too! After marvelling over the magnificent 12 tall pou, that represent celestial guardians, it was time to say Haere

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ra, after such a radiantly engaging encounter. It’s a must-do.

Craving some geothermal warmth, I headed to Hell’s Gate, just east of the city. Not only is this considered Rotorua’s most active

geothermal reserve, but it’s proudly home to New Zealand’s only outdoor mud spa. For starters, I enjoyed this thermal wonderland with a guided tour around its 50 acres of erupting waters, coloured

pools, hot water lakes, bubbling mud, steaming cliffs, sulphur crystals and land coral. Its sacred name is Tikitere and is considered New Zealand’s pioneering geothermal spa destination, welcoming visitors since 1867. In 1934, the celebrated Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw, paid a visit and it blow-torched his atheist beliefs. Awestruck by the boiling mud and steam, Shaw is reported to have exclaimed “this could be the very gates of hell,” prompting local Maori to adopt Hell’s Gate as the area’s English name. He’s also credited with coining the vividly descriptive names that adorn many of the pools, like Sodom & Gomorrah, Devil’s Cauldron, The Infants, Devil’s Bath and Inferno Pool.

It’s a tantalising landscape as is the bush walk up to gorgeous Kakahi Falls, the largest hot waterfalls in the Southern Hemisphere, where Maori warriors once bathed themselves in the sulphuric water to remove blood and cleanse their battle wounds. Medicine Lake has also been used for up to 700 years by Maori for the treatment of many different aches and skin conditions. The lake was the inspiration for the captivating mud bath complex that operates today and is an irresistibly revitalising experience. Slathering myself liberally in warm runny mud, which dries at breath-taking speed, it’s a winning detox for the skin, sucking out impurities, exfoliating the body and relaxing sore muscles and joints.

After a hot cleansing shower, I was on a very happy high, before surrendering to the sweet embrace of the hot water lagoon pool for more soothing geothermal marination.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 21, 2021

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Food and beverage have been an important part of opera and musical theatre for centuries.

Audiences always ate and drank before attending opening nights. In Ashburton Nicky Milmine has a strong connection to both. She runs a popular deli/café by day and is production manager of Jesus Christ Superstar at night.

By Malcolm Hopwood

N

icky Milmine has been a singing tree on stage but a tall kauri behind the curtain.

Nicky is president of Variety Theatre, Ashburton, and, in addition, production manager for Jesus Christ Superstar which opens on August 30.

She’s the person who heads the team to “make the show happen” during the weeklong season. Her role has also included preparing Variety Theatre for the production, arranging the auditions and working closely with director, Roger Farr.

However, her experience in theatre began at secondary school in her home-town of Oamaru. When Waitaki Girls’ High combined with Waitaki Boys to present Pirates of Penzance, Nikki auditioned. She played one of Major General Stanley’s 16 daughters and caught the theatre bug.

It’s a contagious disease which has stayed in her system for at least 25 years.

Ensemble roles for the local operatic society followed. Nicky recalls shows such as Grease, ShowBoat, Music Man and Showtime 2000. But her one starring role remains emblazoned in

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Above: The Grocer has delivered four staff members to Variety Theatre Ashburton’s 2021 production. (From left) Nicky Milmine, Molly Milmine, Kasey Higson and Libby Higson.

Left: Nicky Milmine.

Far left: Two key components of the team that’s presenting Jesus Christ Superstar. From left director, Roger Farr and Nicky Milmine, production manager. her memory. She was a talking, singing tree in The Wizard of Oz. Possibly she was out on a limb, but it did encourage her to branch out into the organisation side of musical theatre.

Nicky was a trained chef and her husband, Mark, a baker, and they ran a very successful restaurant in Oamaru called The Last Post.

By the start of this century, they were ready for a change and came north. When the Ashburton Trust looked for an experienced manager to run The Somerset Grocer, Nicky showed her credentials in managing the vibrant North Otago business.

The Somerset Grocer was a

café/deli and Nicky liked the concept and the title. There’s something unique about providing the best of food cooked on the premises or from the cabinet together with deli goods sourced locally and from all over the world.

“We’re both people persons and have been in hospitality all our lives,” Nicky said. “We work every part of the business.

Running the Somerset enables us to meet and greet, prepare the food and serve the customers.”

When the trust offered the business for sale, the Milmines bought it.

They both worked for the trust at the time, Nicky at the Somerset and Mark was boss of Speight’s Ale House.

They’ve owned the Grocer for nearly six years, time enough for them to stamp their authority on the business and ensure its popularity.

The deli remains a feature. “It can be seasonal but offers something different besides selling coffee and cakes,” Nicky says. “We’ve had a lot of people expressing how distinctive it is. Some have wanted to put it in their pocket and take it away.”

Another challenge confronted them when Ashford’s café closed down a couple of years ago. The Milmines have thrived on challenges and decided to lease it.

But first they had to do something different.

“We restored it, we redecorated it and we branded it,” Nicky said. The Mill House Kitchen opened in September, 2020,

for business. There’s great synergy between the Grocer and Mill House.

“Mark and I love working together and we flit between the two businesses,” she said.

The Somerset Grocer and Speight’s kept them both away from theatre but, with the Ashburton Trust Event Centre about to present its opening show, Nicky saw their appeal for dressers.

She’d performed on stage before but now saw a different aspect of theatre, working behind the scenes.

Then Nicky recognised a name from her past. David Williams had directed Showtime 2000 in Oamaru and now was the creative inspiration behind Variety Theatre’s first show in the Event Centre.

Nicky was captivated. The bug returned and infected her once more.

In the years that followed she’s been production secretary, committee member, vice president and now president. Mark has also been a committee member, but they’ve shared that responsibility.

Their enthusiasm has also extended to both daughters. Mickayla, 21, now studying at Canterbury University for a law degree, has been active with Variety Theatre and Molly, Year 12 at Ashburton College, is a dancer.

But, for this show, something special has happened. With Nicky as production manager, three of their Somerset Grocer staff are also in the show. Libby Higson is an Apostle, her sister, Kasey, a dancer and ensemble member and Molly completes the trinity.

She’s also doing both.

“I’m very proud of them,” Nicky said.

Jesus Christ Superstar had not been part of Variety Theatre’s long-term planning. The rights for the show became available earlier this year and the theatre, along with Ashburton Trust Event Centre, snapped it up.

“It’s the 50th anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s first West End show so it has special significance in 2021. It’s a great choice and we were fortunate to grab it,” Nicky said. “l want the show to be memorable and well supported.”

But as Superstar rolls towards opening night, Nicky also has a daytime job to attend to. She’s looking forward to the Burnett Street landscaping and road works being completed and she’s already placing her furniture on the paving outside The Somerset Grocer.

“It’s going to be great and will enhance the outdoor appeal of the café,” she said.

Then there’s a new spring and summer menu being prepared for the Mill House and both venues are taking bookings for Christmas parties and work breakups.

Nicky is also planning the arrival of new deli goods for the Grocer.

Fortunately, none of that can happen until next month when spring is heralded and the Superstar season is over.

When one show ends, another is planned and Nicky knows it’s only a matter of weeks before she sits down as president and looks ahead to 2022.

She won’t be a singing tree but her roots are firmly embedded in musical theatre.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 21, 2021

Robert King pays tribute One of the most distinctive archaeological sites in New Zealand reaches its Ashburton centenary this year. It deserves a letter from the Queen. Closely involved in its restoration is Robert King, great-grandson of one of the original founders, Robert King.

By Malcolm Hopwood

Above – Robert King recalls living, as an infant, in one of these small houses, currently being restored as part of an archaeological site.

Below – Richard Yee (left) and Young King in a 1957 parade in Ashburton.

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t’s a century since one of the most unique market garden settlements in New Zealand was established here in Ashburton.

To celebrate the event, the first stage of its restoration will be completed by the end of October.

Five Chinese brothers moved from the village of Wing Loong in southern China and leased land off Allens Road to start their market garden in 1921. The property, which they purchased in 1946, is still registered in their names; Charlie King, George Boe, James King, Ng Fook Ying and Ng King Yau. They emigrated to New Zealand to make a life for themselves

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following hundreds of Chinese gold miners, two generations earlier, initially setting up a market garden in Gore but then moving to Ashburton.

Later this year, descendants of the five Ng brothers, who changed their name to King, will admire the completion of eight buildings left on the site.

It’s been declared an archaeological site by Heritage New Zealand and is only one of eight post-1900 sites in the country to receive archaeological recognition.

Restoration work is being carried out by Joseph Builders and project manager, Tristan Ingle, believes the first stage will be

Above and below – The Chinese settlement, long abandoned, has been declared an archaeological site by Heritage New Zealand.

completed by the end of October.

He said exterior repairs are well under way and there’s further refurbishment and adjustment to be completed inside.

Robert King, who descended from Charlie King, one of the founders, was a baby in one of the eight buildings in Allenton.

“I was born in China but started my life as an infant in one of the houses. My first memories are here,” he recalls.

“Back in 1921 the elders took the risk, made the commitment and did the hard tasks. They made a life for themselves and gradually the settlement grew,” Robert King said.

They all had assigned roles.

Some grew the vegetables, some hawked their produce around Mid Canterbury, others delivered their goods to market while further family members staffed the on-site shop.

“They grew the vegetables on rural land leased at Racecourse Road, sourced fruit from the wholesale markets in Christchurch and transported it to Ashburton,” Robert said.

Life was tough. At first they worked the land by hand with primitive farming machinery.

They lived in hardship and endured few comforts. Initially they delivered their fruit and vegetables throughout Ashburton District in a horse-drawn cart,

visiting Rakaia, Hinds, Chertsey, Mayfield, Methven and Wakanui on different days of the week.

“They were seen as kind, generous and unassuming Chinese workmen whose families were finally permitted to come to New Zealand in 1939,” Robert remembers. “During World War Two they helped the war effort by supplying food to the defence establishments nearby.”

At their peak 12-14 families, comprising about 80 people lived in the settlement during the 1940s to ’60s period. King Brothers opened a shop in Burnett Street shortly after the Second World War and later expanded with a shop in Allenton.

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to years of

Below – This 2013 photo clearly shows who it belongs to.

Eventually as supermarkets began to open and specialist shops declined, the settlement closed in 1964.

“The outgoing shareholders moved on to other business interests to support their growing families and today the descendants are now scattered all over New Zealand and the world,” Robert said.

He recalls early contact with local people wasn’t easy because of racial prejudice left over from the way Chinese gold-miners were treated. It took to 1946 before Chinese were permitted to purchase land in New Zealand.

But, over the years, they “forged mutual relationships with the

local community and the respect was a two-way street,” he said.

They lived in the small houses, slept and washed there. One of the buildings was a school, teaching English and Chinese, another was used as a social hub.

“It was the centre of our world,” Robert said.

Across from the dwellings, were implement sheds which housed the horses and carts, later replaced by Bedford trucks which made regular trips to Christchurch to sell produce.

When the market garden closed in 1964, it ended a 40-year run as the South Island’s largest, selling fruit and vegetables within a 35km radius, plus the regular

Above – Robert King discusses progress with project manager, Tristan Ingle.

Below – The dilapidated state of the Chinese settlement in 2018.

sales trips to Christchurch.

There are eight structures left.

“We know their story and what these buildings stood for. When they’re finished and people come, it will be a storytelling of history,” Robert said.

The completion of the first phase is just the start, but Robert is delighted.

“It will acknowledge the families who lived here and the effort the original members made in establishing the settlement,” he said.

“I will feel very proud.”

Robert and his cousin, Yep, were present two years ago when, at a meeting in the Ashburton District Council office, the Ng

King Brothers Chinese Market Garden Settlement was declared an archaeological site.

It’s become a special place and is now protected from housing development by law.

Robert is looking forward to stage two where the surrounding area will be landscaped and become a recreational reserve managed by the district council.

There’ll be plantings, a picnic area installed and a walking track which he hopes will connect with Argyle Park and Turton Green.

Robert hopes the area will be visited and used by Ashburton people and the visiting public, but it will remember the first five brothers who came to Ashburton

100 years ago and will be special for those family members, still alive, who started their lives in the small community.

“It will be a mutually agreed memorial to the Ng/King Chinese settlers of Allens Road,” he said.

Personally, Robert can pay tribute to his great grandfather, Charlie King, who emigrated to New Zealand in 1920, paid the infamous 100-pound poll tax and settled in Ashburton.

During his 42 years at the settlement, he was chief cook and paymaster.

“He was considered one of the leaders of the group and was highly respected by all Chinese people far and wide,” Robert said.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 21, 2021

with Bernard Egan

All things motoring and otherwise

A-grade restoration

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eter Andrew was recently awarded the Ashburton Vintage Car Club Restoration of the Year trophy.

The award recognises the work which has been done on Peter’s 1930 Ford Model A Coupe.

We sat down with Peter to find out about his enthusiasm for vehicles and for driving them, as well learning about his story and of course details of his superbly restored car.

To start at the start.

For as long as he can remember Peter has liked cars, mechanics and the thought of driving.

So it was really a given he would become a mechanic and drive trucks.

Early cars.

Early in his life Peter’s family didn’t have a car but eventually they got a Austin 10.

Peter recalls it had suicide doors, and the first car bought – a Morris 10 was the same.

He wondered if he was destined to always own cars with those doors.

But not so; it all changed when he purchased a Mark 1 Ford Zephyr.

With that car he’d left suicide doors behind, but found something new.

The beginning of a lifelong liking and keenness for Fords, in part because a friend had a Ford Businessman’s Clubman Coupe.

Back then Peter thought, “Wow what a fabulous car”, and he still thinks the same.

More Fords.

A succession later model Zephyrs – Marks 2 and 4 – followed. “Not sure why I never got a 3”, said Peter.

The Zeds joined his other Ford ownerships, including a Customline and a Consul 315. And, believe it or not, an amazing very rare Chevrolet Impala SS Coupe sneaked in for a while.

Restoration ideas.

Peter’s thoughts turned to restoring a car, something he could work on in retirement.

It had to be a Ford, and it had to be a Coupe. Of course it did!

Knowing there was little chance of getting a Clubman Coupe, Peter cast his net a little wider, and found his 1930 Model A Coupe advertised in Masterton.

The opportunity came a little earlier than he planned, but he also knew the opportunity may never arise again.

Sale with a difference.

There were conditions to the sale – the buyer had to agree not to turn the Model A Coupe into a hot rod, which was fine by Peter – that never entered his mind.

The sale proved interesting – Peter bought the car sight unseen after the seller sent photos.

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“I don’t want to see good photos”, said Peter. “Send me the worst ones so I’ll know what I will be facing, and can decide if I can do what’s needed”.

The seller proved to be very helpful and reliable.

Peter purchased the Coupe in 2009.

Making a start.

Initially work commitments prevented Peter from doing much, but gradually a start was made, and parts were purchased.

Ultimately Peter was able to turn his attention the car, he did all the mechanical work himself and fitted the body panels.

Other work – painting and interior was completed by specialist.

The car, by then returned to original, was back on the road two years ago after a challenging but enjoyable project.

The end result.

Peter has his dream car – A Ford Coupe.

Both Peter and his magnificent car are worthy recipients of their Award.

There were conditions to the sale – the buyer had to agree not to turn the Model A Coupe into a hot rod, which was fine by Peter.

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eter was hoping to show his shiny 1930 Ford Model A Coupe at the Vintage Car Club’s Daffodil Day for Cancer event, but that is now postponed due to Covid, and the club hopes to set a later date.

The secret to wonderful whitewalls Peter’s quick tip for keeping the whitewalls on the tyres looking great – toothpaste!

As you can plainly see, it works an

absolute treat.

We forgot to ask him, so if you see Peter, check out if he uses fluoride toothpaste.

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F-PACE

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 21, 2021

More technology; more comfort; more connectivity; more power

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he Jaguar F-PACE is now more desirable than ever.

Jaguar is introducing more technology across the F-PACE range to enhance occupant wellbeing and comfort: there are new smart features which further improve interior air quality, and new driver assistance systems which provide greater levels of support.

Connectivity will soon be made even more convenient with the addition, via software-over-the-air updates**, of wireless Apple CarPlay®. Wireless Android Auto™ will become available at the same time.

Wellbeing and comfort enhanced

In a development of the Cabin Air Ionisation and PM2.5 filtration systems introduced to F-PACE last year to remove allergens and odours and capture ultra-fine particles, the new Cabin Air Purification Plus system includes two additional features to make cabin air quality even better, improving occupant wellbeing aand comfort.

Customers also benefit from a display on the touchscreen of the particulate levels inside and outside the cabin.

Infotainment and connectivity

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Jaguar’s fast, intuitive and responsive Pivi Pro infotainment system has a range of embedded apps, including Spotify, and has Apple CarPlay® as standard. Android Auto™ is standard too.

To make smartphone connectivity even simpler and more convenient, wireless

Apple CarPlay® will soon become available to customers in a software-over-theair (SOTA) update**. Wireless Android Auto™ will also become available at the same time**.

F-PACE’s SOTA capability enables Pivi Pro and vehicle systems to be updated remotely and seamlessly – and Pivi Pro’s dual-SIM technology means you can stream music simultaneously.

Pivi Pro can also connect two phones simultaneously via Bluetooth.

Driver Assistance Systems Joining the comprehensive suite of assistance systems already available on F-PACE is a new feature designed to offer even greater support to the driver. Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist is perfect for long motorway journeys.

It gently assists steering, acceleration and braking to centre the vehicle in lane while maintaining a set distance from vehicles ahead.

Self-sealing tyres* Self-sealing tyres are a new feature for F-PACE, complementing the Tyre Repair System, reduced-section and full-size spare wheels already offered. They feature an integrated sealant layer within the tyre cavity: should an object penetrate the tread, the sealant surrounds the object and can form an air-tight seal, maintaining air pressure and enabling the driver to continue their journey.

Electrified performance The F-PACE is available with a range of

four-cylinder and in-line six-cylinder petrol and diesel Ingenium engines.

The six-cylinder powertrains feature 48V mild hybrid systems for even greater refinement and efficiency.

All F-PACE models feature intelligent all-wheel drive and eight-speed automatic transmissions which can be controlled either by the Jaguar Drive Selector or – for added driver engagement – the beautifully tactile metal shift paddles.

continuously variable inlet valve lift control and a 250bar direct fuel injection system, this superbly refined unit enables the F-PACE to achieve 0-100km/h in 5.4 seconds.

Power train

F-PACE SVR

221kW/650Nm MHEV 3.0-litre six-cylinder series-sequential turbo.

On all six-cylinder Ingenium engines equipped with MHEV technology, a Belt integrated Starter Generator (BiSG) recuperates energy usually lost during braking or deceleration by storing it in a compact 48-volt lithium-ion battery.

This stored energy is redeployed to assist the engine when accelerating away, enhancing responsiveness.

It also makes the stop-start function quieter and faster than conventional systems.

The most impressive of the MHEV powertrains is the P400 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder petrol, which develops 294kW (400PS) and 550Nm of torque.

Featuring advanced technologies including a twin-scroll turbocharger supported by an electric supercharger,

The 405kW (550PS) F-PACE SVR is the pinnacle of Jaguar’s performance SUV range and features enhanced dynamics, motorsport-inspired design details and a luxurious and performance-focused interior.

With 700Nm from its supercharged V8

and a Dynamic Launch function it will accelerate from 0-100km/h in 4.0 seconds and reach a top speed of 286km/h.

A dramatic Gloss Black finish is applied to key details such as the grille surround, bonnet louvres, front bumper apertures, sill trims and rear valance.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 21, 2021

The all new is the pure “ Zexpression of

Thrill. It is Nissan’s passion wrapped up on four wheels.

Introducing the 2023 Nissan Z.

Developed by a passionate team of designers and engineers, the all-new Z represents an approachable sports car for the modern age – with an unmatched 50plus year heritage and global fan base.

“Z is the pure expression of Thrill. It is Nissan’s passion wrapped up on four wheels,” said Ashwani Gupta, representative executive officer and chief operating officer, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. “The new Z retains its authenticity as a pure sports car to keep you connected to the road while bringing in the latest modern technologies to make sure the car can help keep you connected to your life.”

The new Z: An exhilarating, dynamic performer The original 240Z was built to bring the joy and excitement of sports car ownership to as many people as possible – a car built for enthusiasts, by enthusiasts.

That spirit and heritage continues today with the launch of the latest reincarnation of Z. The 2023 Z’s 3.0-litre V6 twin turbo engine adds a significant bump in power output over the previous generation 370Z. The engine is rated at 400 horsepower at 6400rpm and 350 lb-ft of torque starting from 1600 to 5600rpm.

With an increase of 68 horsepower and a 30 per cent increase in torque, the engine is designed to deliver a sharp, yet smooth response to the driver’s input, along with an estimated 15 per cent improvement in 0 to 60 mph acceleration.

To achieve the marked increase in horsepower and torque, and to deliver

sharp response, small-diameter turbochargers were adopted, as well as a turbo speed sensor to ensure the capabilities of the turbos are fully utilised.

The twin turbos’ balance power output and response time, while the use of an electronic variable valve timing intake valve system ensures optimum response, adjusting the intake valve timing on-the-fly to achieve excellent response and fuel efficiency in a variety of driving scenes.

That indefinable bond One of the defining traits of Z has always been its bond between the car and the driver – a physical and visceral connection, no matter the road ahead.

That human-machine bond dominates the new Z, especially in the presence of the standard, 6-speed manual transmission.

The 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission includes an EXEDY® high-performance clutch. As a physical touch point between driver and Z, the shifter glides to the next gear, almost instinctively, with minimal effort.

An advanced, quick-response 9-speed automatic transmission is also available.

Aluminium paddle shifters are standard on all 9AT-equipped models, with unique paddle shifters, the same design as found on GT-R, on Performance models.

Serious stopping power All Z Performancegrade models (automatic and manual) utilise a mechanical clutch-type limited-slip differential.

Responsive braking is provided by 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes.

Larger sport brakes with red-painted calipers are standard on Performance grade models.

The Z Sport grade rides on dark-painted 18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels with Yokohama ADVAN Sport high performance tyres, while Z Performance grades features 19-inch RAYS® super lightweight forged aluminium-alloy mounted with Bridgestone Potenza® S007 high performance tires.

2023 Z design – past meets future The 2023 Z boasts a fresh, sleek exterior design with an appearance that communicates respect to its lineage.

Its long hood and short deck are fundamentally Z, with a fresh look that is

absolutely “love at first sight.”

The design theme for the exterior and interior of the new Z was “tradition with modern technology.”

For the exterior, the new Z takes on a traditional rear-wheel-drive sports car design, with a long hood, lower rear stance and a silhouette that pays homage to the first-generation Z. The designers utilised the latest technologies to streamline the design, and incorporated LED lighting to give dimension without unnecessary elements.

The LED headlights have two half-circles that take their inspiration from the Japan market-only 240ZG of the 1970s, which fit naturally with the new Z’s identity.

Z interior: modern tech with a vintage touch Designed to fit the driver and passenger like a glove, the 2023 Z cabin seamlessly blends modern technology with vintage Z touches.

The centre stack takes inspiration from other generations before it, with three analog pod gauges on the instrument panel, 8.0-inch touchscreen audio display in the centre and climate control switches near the shifter.

An extension of the driver “The Z is more than a sports car you drive, it is an extension of the driver that moves and responds to the driver’s intentions,” added Gupta.

“Whether on an unexplored winding road or your daily commute, the Z brings a smile and awakens the senses.”

Road-going spider a rarity

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ston Martin’s new Valkyrie Spider could be one of the meanest and most expensive new cars on the planet. The British maker is set to build only 85 examples of the Valkyrie Spider.

Prices haven’t been announced, but it is expected to be more than the circa-$5m coupe version.

The drop-top supercar packs a powerful punch thanks to its 6.5-litre V12 engine and hybrid set-up that makes 850kW. Aston Martin claims the Valkyrie Spider will deliver

a drive experience more like F1 than any road going car to date, helped by its screaming F1-inspired engine, which will rev to up to 11,000rpm.

This is about double the redline of the average car.

Shaped by renowned designer Adrian Newey, the Valkyrie promised to be a Grand Prix machine for the road.

The Valkyrie Spider can hit a top speed of 330km/h with the roof removed and 350km/h with the roof on, which makes it the fastest open-top, road-legal machine Aston Martin has ever built.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 21, 2021

Peace celebrations outside the Methven Hotel, 1945.

Eye on Methven

By Connor Lysaght With the country having returned to Alert Level 4, there is no time like the present for a bit of harmless escapism in the form of some historic photos from

the Ashburton Museum’s collection.

Our physical and digital archives are a treasure trove of Ashburton District history – the Ashburton Museum’s holdings consist of over a century and a half’s worth of images depicting peo-

CONTACT Material for this page is co-ordinated by the Ashburton Museum. Articles from other organisations are welcomed, as is any feedback on what appears.

Email: museum@adc.govt.nz Mail: PO Box 94, Ashburton 7700 Phone: 307-7890 Copies of the photos on this page are available for purchase from the Ashburton Museum

Right – Large crowd of cyclists outside R. Millar’s Canterbury Hotel, September 2, 1898.

Below – Dr David Golding and his family in front of their house in Methven, 1910-1913. Notice the very comfy looking motorcycle sidecar!

Below right–Postcard showing teams carting grain, Methven.

ple, places, and events.

Some quite interesting photographs in our collection come from Methven, and so here is a choice selection of interesting snaps from picturesque Piwakawaka.

Unveiling of the Methven & Districts Centennial monument, 1979.

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FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sports wrap

Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 21, 2021

all your sporting news

Champs on hold P24

Injury sidelines Tyler

Tactix squad

P26

A change in direction Captain of the Mid Canterbury side last year, Tyler Blackburn, is now facing the prospect of not playing rugby again. But, the 24-year-old isn’t letting that stop him from being involved in this year’s Heartland Championship. Full Story: P25

Cricket’s future P27

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 21, 2021

Blindside

Mid Canterbury’s leading sports writer Matt Markham

matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

STARS OF THE WEEK Raitube Vasurakuta Brute strength and speed are commonplace in wingers these days, and Raitube fits the bill. His ability to get past the first defender has been a shining light in two pre-season matches for Mid Canterbury thus far. There’s a lot of fun times ahead.

Hayden Sinclair

Champs bid cut short Two Ashburton Swim Team members had their bids for national glory cut short this week at the New Zealand Short Course Swimming Championships, being held in Auckland.

Swim team members, Hannah King (pictured) and Geraldine’s Ben Gould had both made strong starts to their cam-

TO DO THIS WEEK 3 THINGS Golf

Sure, you can’t hit the golf course – but there’s no reason why you can’t get the pitching wedge out and have a bit of a challenge among your bubble.

Set up a target and take turns seeing who can get closest.

Cricket It’s nearly time for the whites to come out of the cupboard. Get the lawnmower out and develop a pitch worthy of the Basin Reserve and then proceed to dismantle your bubble members from the bowling end with a run-up that starts out on the street.

Tennis Anything can resemble a tennis net.

Set one up and treat your bubble to a masterclass in serving and volleys.

Perhaps keep the grunting and noises to a minimum, or the neighbours might wonder what you’re up to.

paigns, only to see the meet taken away in light of the change in Covid Alert Levels on Tuesday night.

Hannah had enjoyed a great start, she claimed silver in the 200 metre breaststroke and was also second in her 1500m heat in the morning – picking up personal best times in both events – to continue

her great season on the water.

Ben had begun his championship with the 100 metre backstroke where he qualified for the final which was due to be held that night.

Both swimmers managed to make it back to home safely after the cancellation of the championship.

I can’t believe I just said that ...

We take a look at some of the best bloopers from commentators and athletes from the Olympic games over the years: Dressage commentator: “This is really a lovely horse and I speak from personal experience since I once mounted her mother.”

Paul Hamm, gymnast: “I owe a lot to my parents, especially my mother and father.”

Boxing analyst: “Sure there have been injuries, and even some deaths in boxing, but none of them really that serious.”

Softball announcer: “If history repeats itself, I should think we can expect the same thing again.” Basketball analyst: “He dribbles a lot, and the opposition doesn’t like it. In fact, you can see it all over their faces.”

Soccer commentator: “Julian Dicks is everywhere. It’s like they’ve got eleven Dicks on the field.”

Eight goals in the Canterbury Hockey Division One competition for Mid Canterbury is rather impressive. Three hat-tricks and one four-goal haul included in there too. When it matters, Sinclair has stood up and asked to be counted.

Elliott Ward There’s been a glowing light on the goal scoring list for the Mid Canterbury 15th grade side all season, and it’s Elliott Ward. Four goals bagged on the weekend and he’s a key component as to why the side has remained unbeaten throughout the season.

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Down, but far from out There was one glaring omission from this year’s Mid Canterbury Rugby Heartland squad – last season’s captain, Tyler Blackburn. Due to injury, the Methven halfback has had to put a hold on his playing days for the foreseeable future, but he hasn’t been lost to this year’s campaign, he has a new role within the Hammers.

By Matt Markham Faced with the prospect of never playing rugby again, Tyler Blackburn had a choice.

He could have walked away from the game that has given him so many great memories and experiences, or dust off the emotions and uncertainty of it all and offer something different.

Luckily for Mid Canterbury rugby, the 24-year-old chose the latter, and he’s now set to play a key role for the Hammers in this year’s Heartland Championship.

There were shockwaves when the nippy halfback from Methven’s name wasn’t in the initial squad named for this season, but those who know Blackburn fully understood the battles he’s been having with one particular injury for longer than he’d probably care to admit.

It’s a debilitating injury.

The muscles in his wrist have torn away from the bone, and with limited movement, there’s heavy restrictions on what he’s able to do until the opportunity arises to go under the knife.

“It’s been niggling away at me all season and unfortunately I actually think it might have happened last year – but I got some bad advice and had an x-ray when I should have had a scan, and it’s got a lot worse.

“They think initially it might have been ligament damage, but over time it’s got worse, and they’ve now confirmed the muscle has torn away from the bone.”

The prognosis is quite uncertain at this stage.

All Blackburn knows is that he’s on the sidelines from not only rugby, but work, for anywhere up to eight months post the surgery and what happens after that is really anyone’s guess.

The wrist injury, coupled with a serious knee injury during the middle of the club season, meant that he didn’t get to play as much rugby as he would have liked this

Last year’s Mid Canterbury rugby captain, Tyler Blackburn, has a new role with the Hammers. year – let alone to the high level of expectation he puts on himself when he steps out onto the paddock.

And with that, he knew a decision had to be made to declare himself unavailable for Mid Canterbury.

That in itself was frustrating, as Blackburn was a key member of the side last year – sharing the captaincy role with his good mate Nathan McCloy, and without doubt had made huge strides during the shortened 2020 campaign.

“I had to make that decision, and it was pretty tough you know – we’d gone so well last year and to not be a part of that was pretty gutting.

“I went and had a couple of

brought a “ Tyler lot to what we

wanted to try and achieve last year, not just on the paddock but as a part of our leadership group

Mid Canterbury coach Dale Palmer.

home games might have been his lot, and the prospect of being a fully-fledged member of the side never even crossed his mind.

And by the time it became a reality – having had plenty of time to come to terms with what his injuI had to make that decision, and it was pretty ry might mean – he was buzzing about tough you know – we’d gone so well last the idea. year and to not be a part of that was “I just can’t say pretty gutting enough about the management team.

“They’ve been Blackburn fantastic and it’s a real honour to on board in have been asked to be trainer and some cap- to be a part of it all.

“The first few weeks, when we acity within the team, were working through all the beand the spot of hind-the-scenes stuff, that was pretty eye-opening for me, I’d trainer was available.

“Tyler brought a lot to never really thought about all what we wanted to try and that kind of stuff that goes on.

“But these guys are a great achieve last year, not just on the paddock but as a part of our group to be a part of, I’m learning leadership group,” a lot and loving every minute of it.”

Palmer said.

And with two pre-season games “When he came out to my house under the belt, there’s a real air of to tell me I expectancy about the chances of was pretty the Heartland side this season quickly on from their former captain.

“I think it’s as good a side as the phone after he left, we’ve had for a long time, I’m reand both Jason and Sean were in ally excited about what the seaagreeance that we had to have son has in store.

“Watching them play from the him involved in some way, if he sideline and seeing how they’re was keen.

“Our concern with that being managed and coached, though was that it might have it should be a great few months been quite tough on him con- ahead.”

And while he’d rather be out sidering how much he likes to be out on the paddock, but he’s there playing, annoying rival taken it all in his stride, and is halfbacks and guiding his side a really valuable member of the around the paddock, just being a team still, which is great for us,” part of it all and offering some of In his own mind, Blackburn his own skillset and experience is thought the prospect of enough.

For now, anyway. running water out during

beers with Postie (coach Dale Palmer) one night and told him I wouldn’t be playing for Mid Canterbury this year, and at the time I thought that was pretty much it for me to be honest.”

“

Palmer, and his fellow coaches – Jason Rickard and Sean Cuttance – had different ideas though.

Knowing the impact that he’d had as a leader last season, they began discussions about getting

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, August 21, 2021

Local names feature in 2022 Tactix squad Matt Markham There’s a distinct Mid Canterbury flavour to the 2022 Tactix Squad which was announced yesterday.

Homegrown talent Kate Lloyd and Mid Canterbury-based Kelera Nawai-Caucau were both named in the squad, with preparations already well under way for next year’s ANZ Championship.

The squad comes just a few weeks after the Tactix competed in their second ANZ Championship final in a row, and while the majority of the squad has been retained – the two Mid Canterbury identities made up two thirds of new names to the

Homegrown netball talent. Above – Kate Lloyd is back in the red and black of the Tactix next season, joined by Kelera Nawai-Caucau (left). squad from those who took to the court this season.

For Lloyd, it’s a return to a familiar side, having last played for the Tactix in 2019.

She’s also made appearance for the Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic and was recruited by the London Pulse to play in London.

The former Ashburton College student, who stands at 1.92m, will offer some strong options in the defensive end for the squad in 2022.

Joining her at the defensive end of the court is Nawai-Caucau. Nawai originally moved for her home country of Fiji to Christchurch in 2014, attending

St Andrews College on on scholarship.

A frequent face in the Canterbury Netball scene, she was a member of the Mainland Beko team in 2017 and a training partner for the Tactix before becoming a member of the Pulse squad in this year’s ANZ Championship.

Tactix coach, Marianne Delaney-Hoshek said she was looking forward to working with both Lloyd, who had been regular training partners with the Tactix this season, while she was keen to see what Nawai-Caucau could add to their defensive mix.

“It’s been really important to

work with and give opportunities to players from our Mainland region, and it’s also about looking towards the future with these signings,” she said.

Delaney-Hoshek said she was excited to have the core of this year’s finalists back after such a strong second half of the season.

“Our combinations are continuing to develop and to have those same connections back for 2022 will help us raise that performance bar yet again,” she said.

“Christchurch is home to many of our team and they have those strong connections with our community.

“Our on-court connections have been stable for a while now, which is a real positive, so it’s about making little tweaks in different areas.”

“Our defensive combinations went from strength to strength this season and it’s exciting to have a multiple of options with the inclusion of Kelera and Kate.”

Tactix squad Ellie Bird, Karin Burger, Charlotte Elley, Hannah Glen, Kate Lloyd, Samon Nathan, Kelera Nawai-Caucau, Kimiora Poi, Te Paea SelbyRickit, Jane Watson.

RESULTS ■■ Golf

Ashburton County Vets

Results of game played August 16th at Rakaia Golf Club Medal Round in Grades: 0-17: John Low 72, Gavin Douglas 72. 18-25: Mike Holmes 70, Trev Kerr 71, Jim Lattimore and Bruce Collins 74. 26-36: John Cudmore 76, Norm McFarlane, Graeme Hortin and Clarrie Whiting 77. Two’s M Holmes, A Dixon, J Lattimore and I Beach.

Next Match Hidden Pairs Stableford at Mayfield August 30th

Ashburton Golf Club Ladies

Saturday 14 & Tuesday 17 August 2021 Tucker Salver - Nett Liz Cabout – 66, Alison MacGregor – 69, Leigh Wackrow – 70, Jacqui Welch – 72.

Nearest the Pins: No 4 Gabites: Shirley Elliot, No 8 Samantha Rose: Jeanette Montgomery, No 12 Lynn’s small Salon: Fiona Williamson, No 14 Todd’s: Jacqui Welch, No 18 Second Shot: Ellenor Sullivan.

Twos: Sally Lemon No 4, Hilary Ward No 12, Jacqui Welch No 14.

Tinwald Golf Club Ladies

August 17 - LGU Silver: Bronwyn Flannery 73, Bronze 1: Di Bell 76, Bronze 2: Barb Cochrane 75, 9 Hole: Maureen Colville 39.

Stroke - Barb Cochrane 75 c/b, Val Prendergast 75, Di Bell 76.

Nearest the Pin: No 2 (2nd Shot) Murray Young Property Broker; Val Prendergast.

No 6 (2nd Shot) Sims Bakery; Colleen Linney.

No 12 Mac & Maggie; Not Struck. No 16 (2nd Shot) Outdoor Adventure; Marilyn Bennett.

Memory Funeral Longest Putt; Di Bell.

9 Hole – Stroke: Maureen Colville 39 c/b, Denise Morgan 39.

RUGBY

Postponement of Heartland rugby offers some relief Matt Markham For all the frustrations of not being able to get out onto the rugby paddock today, there’s a silver lining in amongst all the uncertainty for Mid Canterbury rugby coaches.

Mid Canterbury was set to begin it’s Heartland Championship today against Thames Valley at FMG Stadium in Hamilton as part of Waikato Rugby’s 100th celebrations – but the cancellation of all rugby across New Zealand this weekend has seen the party placed on ice until later in the season.

After seven weeks of preparing for the season-opener there was some general frustration about the delay – but co-coach, Dale Palmer said there wasn’t much they could do about it.

“At the end of the day, it’s a bit bigger than just a game of rugby, isn’t it?” he said.

Mid Canterbury’s Heartland side may have to wait a little longer to get their season under way.

PHOTO MATT MARKHAM “We can’t do too much about it.

“It just means that everything gets pushed back a week in terms of the preparations and being ready

to get out and play some rugby.”

The week delay does offer some relief for the Hammers’ squad though, with players gaining a

little more time to get over any niggles or pains from an intensive club season, and two physical pre-season clashes in the past fortnight.

“There’s some good news in it, we’ve got a few guys who are bit beat up after the past few weeks, so it just gives them a chance to get back to full health.

“That in itself is a positive because it should create some real healthy competition for some of those starting spots when we get back out playing rugby again, whenever that might be.”

Palmer said communication was being kept up with all squad members this week to let them know what the plans were and to encourage all players, where possible, to keep their fitness levels up while in lockdown.

New Zealand Rugby announced earlier this week that all national level and community rugby this weekend, including competitions such as the NPC, Farah Palmer Cup and Heartland Championship would be postponed.

Matches scheduled for this

weekend will be shifted to the tail end of the competition season to ensure round are completed in full.

Should rugby resume next week, Mid Canterbury will begin with a home match against Poverty Bay at the Ashburton Showgrounds.

Rugby cancelled All rugby across New Zealand, including community rugby has been called off due to the latest Covid-19 outbreak. At this stage, all NPC, Farah Palmer Cup and Heartland matches scheduled for this weekend will be shifted to the other end of the season.

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TakingIssue

with Matt Markham

Some sports opinions you don’t want to miss

Where to next for senior cricket?

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ricket – it’s a game many Mid Cantabrians have loved and enjoyed for decades – but the cold hard truth is that at an adult level, the time and dedication required is hurting the sport badly.

And the steady flow of players falling through the sink from the never-ending tap is all but dried up, and there’s no real clear future here locally for the sport to move forward and try and rebuild.

Locally we’ve battled, for many years now, to almost justify the existence of senior cricket in Mid Canterbury.

Our two fully-fledged senior teams both do battle in outside-of-the-region competitions, and the mid-week shortened overs competition, while at least something, doesn’t really stand up to the history of the game here in the region.

Many cricketers, both past and present I speak to, recall the good days of cricket here with great gusto.

A senior competition brimming with talent, and some equally as good feeder

The lack of a local senior cricket competition has our two remaining local sides plying their trade in other regions. competitions below the top-level that ensured a steady flow of players coming through and dropping back from season-to-season.

But where did it all go wrong?

The simple answer is, life got in the way.

One training a week, plus the prospect of being away from home, work and the family for an entire Saturday afternoon – plus into the evening when accounting for the social aspect of the sport, made it too tough, too much of a juggling act.

And so, slowly but surely, we’ve seen great clubs fall to the wayside.

For clubs like Fairfield, Star, Collegiate and others it became too hard to get that level of commitment required, and so they disappeared into the ether.

The chance of a resurrection, almost zero.

Where we do seem to be OK is the younger grades.

By all accounts and looking around the grounds on a Saturday morning and into the afternoon – youth cricket is alive and well.

But the challenge is not just keeping those numbers strong but creating a pathway for players who love the game and want to play every week to be able to do so.

There’s no real silver bullet here.

Aside from a huge push to try and pull together at least four senior teams for a Saturday afternoon competition, which has been tried and failed in the past – we need something big to shift the momentum.

Cricket has a proud history here – especially senior cricket – and unless we do something quickly to try and bring people back into the senior game, there’s a strong chance it will become exactly that, history.

And no-one wants it to get to that point.

HOCKEY

RACING

Turf action on hold

By Matt Markham

Horse trainers are only permitted to give their horses a light jog each day during lockdown.

Ashburton meeting off

By Matt Markham Like almost all aspects of New Zealand this week, the racing industry has come to standstill – and tomorrow’s Ashburton meeting is officially off the table.

Race meetings are unable to be conducted under Alert Level 4, but at Alert Level 3, racing can continue, with strict protocols in place.

However, for many trainers and industry workers, there’s a much deeper issue, in that while in Level 4 they are unable to fully exercise their horses, with the only training allowed being a light jog each day for animal welfare.

On Wednesday a proactive decision was made by Harness Racing New Zealand, in conjunction with both Addington Raceway and the Ash-

burton Trotting Club, to shift the meeting scheduled for here in Ashburton tomorrow up the road to Christchurch.

It would have run alongside the Addington meeting scheduled for Friday night – making for a massive 17-race card of action. But the failure to see New Zealand move from Alert Level 4 yesterday afternoon put a rest to any well laid plans of being able to hold the meeting.

What happens to the meetings now is still be discussed, but the likelihood is they will be lost, with racing resuming, when able, by carrying on with the existing dates.

The issue in that for all codes however will be horse fitness. Without strong fast work under the belt, many will be underdone for a rapid return to racing – which

could ultimately see a decision made to not resume until later in the week, or even early into the next week to allow fitness levels to built up.

At best, a reduction in alert levels early next week could see racing return to Mid Canterbury on Thursday, with the Ashburton Racing Club set to hold their first meeting of the season.

Yesterday’s Oamaru Jockey Club meeting was completely abandoned with the view that Thursday’s Ashburton card offered many of the same opportunities for horses.

The next local meetings scheduled after that come from Ashburton Trotting Club on September 5 and then the Methven Trotting Club, who kick off the grasstrack racing season on Sunday, September 12.

The business end of the Mid Canterbury Hockey senior season is on hold, for now.

With the finals looming early next week in the both the Men’s and Women’s Division One competitions, there’s everything to play for still for the season – but the arrival of Covid-19 this week, coupled with the nation-wide lockdown has forced the sport’s local governing body to act quickly.

In line with all hockey associations across the country, matches to be held in Ashburton between yesterday and Tuesday, August 24 have been suspended.

That means the division one women’s final between Wakanui and Methven, which was scheduled to be held on Monday night, and the-all Wakanui clash in the division one men’s final on Tuesday night have been placed on hold for the foreseeable future.

In a statement this week, Mid Canterbury Hockey said that following the move to Alert Level 4 earlier this week and the growing number of cases and uncertainty around the country, the decision makes sense for both the community and the safety of everyone involved.

They did, however, continue that the Mid Canterbury Hockey execu-

Nationwide suspension until Tuesday tive are committed to completing all outstanding fixtures where possible, meaning that the season’s finales aren’t completely lost yet.

The decision also impacts of division two competitions which were still a week away from reaching their finals.

The women were supposed to play last night and the men tomorrow night but will now, like so many others, wait on further information in the coming days as to what the next steps are.

Mid Canterbury Hockey hopes to be able to release more information earlier next week.

The nationwide hockey suspension also impacts the Mid Canterbury senior men’s side who were due to compete in the Canterbury Hockey Division One final today.

Like Mid Canterbury, Canterbury Hockey has pledged it’s commitment to ensuring that matches suspended over the coming days are able to be played at some point with further decisions to be made early next week.

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Exercise your grey cells with our weekly sports crossword and quiz

SPORTS QUIZ 1. When did the All Whites soccer team make their first appearance at the Football World Cup finals?

a) 1982 b) 1983 c) 1984

2. In what athletics discipline did Yvette Williams become New Zealand’s first female Olympic medalist?

a) High Jump b) Long Jump c) Triple Jump

3. Ivan Mauger, Barry Briggs and Ronnie Moore were World Champions in which sport?

a) Basketball b) Motorcycle Speedway c) Rugby League

4. Richard Hadlee took how many wickets in the first innings of the 1985 test match in Brisbane against Australia?

a) 8 b) 9 c) 10

5. Sonny Bolstad was a World and New Zealand Champion in what sport?

a) Darts b) Snooker c) Woodchopping

6. Ryan Nelsen played the majority of his English Premier Football for which side?

a) Arsenal b) Blackburn Rovers c) Bolton Wanderers

7. Playing It My Way is an autobiography by which cricketing star?

a) Shane Warne b) Chris Gayle c) Sachin Tendulkar

8. In what year did Shaun Johnson last play for the New Zealand Warriors?

a) 2017 b) 2018 c) 2019

Answers: 1. a) 1982. 2. b) Long Jump. 3. B Motorcycle Speedway.

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TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): The needier you are in a particular area, the more fear you’ll have in that area. It comes in many forms – resistance, anxiety, aversion... all noise. What cuts through is the courage to be vulnerable.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): While you can’t go wrong following your heart, first make sure you know its voice. Sometimes the ego plays vocal tricks, pretending to be the voice of your heart. This calls for careful discernment.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): People expect more of you than they do of others, but it’s only because you’ve raised the bar so high. Make your life easier by managing those expectations on the front end of every interaction.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Movement creates mood. Manual labour, especially the sort that makes your environment look better, is a quick route to good vibes. Clean your space and your mind sparkles, too.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You’ll notice that the universe is serving up sentences today. To avoid redundancy and wasted effort, step aside, clearing the way for justice to have its due.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You’ll witness the act and suddenly know you have to do it, too.

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SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): The game isn’t designed for the purpose of friendship, and yet, you’re making friends anyway. Working together creates bonds that will be the true gift no matter what else comes of the endeavour.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Are people trying to make you happy on purpose, or is it just that what you want happens to line up with what they have to give? Either way, you win. Enjoy!

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Your social instincts are on point today, and you’ll have an excellent sense of what relationships are about, what everyone involved needs and where to take things from here.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Most people don’t enjoy lying; they just do it when they are afraid of the truth. You cultivate an atmosphere of safety around you, and this is why you’ll have honest and fascinating conversations.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): The friendship between you and you is truly the cornerstone that all other relationships are built on. What have you done lately to nurture and support it? Not mention inject some fun into it!

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REAL ESTATE

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FOR LEASE Hakatere Multicultural Council Coordinator Safer Mid-Canterbury, Ashburton Hours: 37.5 hour per week

FRIDAY 27TH AUGUST

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The Hakatere Multicultural Council is looking for someone who is passionate about celebrating the rich cultural diversity of our Mid Canterbury district. This role will involve engaging with many people from various cultural backgrounds and situations. If you are a good networker, highly sociable, enjoy new experiences, and enjoy assisting and supporting people this could be your perfect job.

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PGG Wrightson Seeds is one of New Zealand’s leading arable industry businesses.

Owing to an internal promotion, an opportunity has arisen for a reliable and enthusiastic person to take the next step in their career.

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Call the Guardian today for your situation vacant advertising 307 7900 requirements.

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

to call is 0800 611 116. Healthline is staffed by registered Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - 2pm, nurses who are trained to assess health problems and offer outside of these hours leave a message. advice over the phone. The service is free and confidential.

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

Call us free on (0800 787 797).

Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days.

Wises Pharmacy, Countdown Complex, East Street, will be open from 9am - 1pm Saturday, from 10am - 1pm Lifeline Sunday.

Toll-free: 0800 353 353.

Countdown Pharmacy, Ashburton South, 2 East Street, OMMUNITY ERVICES open from 9am - 8pm daily.

Information Centre

Alcohol Drug Help Line

Pharmacies

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Ashburton Rest Homes Please contact directly for hours.

Three Rivers Health, Allens Road, Ashburton, will be the duty practice for Saturday until 8am Sunday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Three Rivers Health, Allens Road, Ashburton, will be the duty practice for Sunday until 8am Monday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Emergency phone until 8am Monday: 0800 700 155 Please bring your Community Services Card. All non New Zealanders should bring their passport with them, New Zealanders should bring some form of ID.

Emergency Dentist

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

Healthline is a free health advice service. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The toll-free number

Onsite training will be provided and you will be required to complete training in confined spaces, at heights training, and to obtain a forklift license (if not already held).

GENERAL hire.

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

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

DUTY DOCTORS

Methven & Rakaia Area

• A good level of maths, reading, and writing is essential • Experience in the grain and seed (or similar) industry would be an advantage but is not essential • A positive approach with good attention to detail • Ability to work without supervision or within a team setting • Be physically fit to be able to cope with the demands of the role

25 Ton, truck load of pine logs for sale. Please phone

Weekend Services MEDICAL SERVICES

Seed dressing machine operation Preparing seed for customers Calculating mixes for seed blends Ensuring compliance standards are met

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Art Gallery

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

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

Ashburton Museum

HELPLINE SERVICES

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

Sunday: 1pm - 4pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Mental Health - Call free on 0800 222 955.

Ask for the Crisis Team.

Safe Care - 24hr Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis

Support. Phone 03 364 8791

Victims Support Group

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

Direct dials to a volunteer.

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Public Library

EA Networks Centre - Pools

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

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

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

ANIMAL SERVICES Dog, Stock & Noise Control

Ashburton District Council 03 307 7700 - 24hr service.

Animal Welfare Centre

All enquiries - phone 308 4432 or 027 3329286.

Veterinarians

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

Full emergency service all weekend.

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

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

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

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

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Please stay safe ... and look after each other!

When Level 3 hits, takeaways be gin

Mark and Nicky Milmine

Millhouse Kitchen will open for: • coffee • cabinet food • takeaway tea meals

PH 03 307 9249 EMAIL manager@millhousekitchen.nz ADDRESS 427 West Street WEBSITE www.millhousekitchen.nz

The Grocer will open (alleyway) for: • coffee • cabinet food

PH 03 307 5899 ADDRESS Somerset House, Burnett St WEBSITE www.somersetgrocer.co.nz

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DEATHS

Birthday Greetings Olivia King Happy 3rd birthday for yesterday Olivia.

Hope you had a fun day.

Lots of Love from Nana, Poppa , and all the family. xx Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our level 3 office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.

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Your opportunity to tell Mid Canterbury of your next event or meeting Daily Events is a FREE DAILY LISTING of MID CANTERBURY EVENTS to be held in the immediate future by non-commercial organisations. To arrange for events to be published in Daily Events, clip this form, fill in the applicable details and hand in to our LEVEL 3 office on Burnett Street or post to: Ashburton Guardian, P.O. Box 77, Ashburton 7740, midday Thursday week prior to publishing.

CONDITIONS: 1. Telephoned information NOT accepted.

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

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

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

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BEATTY, Ayleen Dawn – Passed away peacefully with the girls by her side on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, aged 87 years at Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Amazing and beautiful Mum of Lois and Robin Marshall, Gill, Jen, Di and Mark Prendergast, Colleen and Chris Helem. Adored Nana of Kevin, Daniel, Tania, Kelly, Hannah, Harrison, Jack, Cameron and Max. Great Grand Nana to Jayden, Brandon, Eadie, Chloe, Bella, Cedric, Heidi and Gemma.

At peace now.

The family wish to thank the nursing staff, especially Sobin and Rebekah at Ashburton Hospital for the wonderful care and compassion they showed FUNERAL Ayleen and her girls.

Messages to 292 Moore FURNISHERS Street Ashburton 7700.

MASTER Details will be provided at a MONUMENTAL MASON later date to celebrate E.B. CARTER LTD Ayleen’s life.

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

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

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BURGESS, Ronald Alexander (Grader Ron) – On August 19, 2021, at Ashburton Hospital. 71 years young. Cherished partner of Maree. Much loved dad of Grant. Loving grandad of James and Conrad and father of Carla. Much loved by his extended family and friends. Messages to the Burgess family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Due to the current Covid Level 4 restrictions funeral details will be advised at a later date.

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BEATTY, Ayleen Dawn – On Wednesday August 18, 2021. Dearest Nana you will be greatly missed especially at all our sporting and dance events. These will not be the same without you. You are the best Nana we could ever ask for. Hope you are having fun up there with Grandad We will miss you so much.

Hannah, Jack, and Max Helem.

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Please note all late death notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to: deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication. To place a notice during office hours please contact us on 03 307 7900 Any queries please contact 0800 ASHBURTON (0800-274-287)

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Ashburton Weather

Saturday: Fine. Morning frosts.

Northeasterlies developing.

Midnight Saturday

Canterbury Plains

MAX

13 MIN 1

Saturday: Fine. Morning frosts.

Northeasterlies developing.

Monday: Fine.

Northeasterlies.

Around The Region Saturday

Sunday

Sunday: Fine with increasing high cloud.

Northeasterlies.

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Canterbury High Country

15 MIN 5

Monday

Sunday Mountain weather hazards: Rain, Snow, Wind, Wind Chill.

Rain developing about the divide with heavy falls and snow to 1600m. Scattered falls spreading further east.

Wind at 1000m: NW 50 km/h, gusting gale 70 km/h in exposed places.

Wind at 2000m: Gale NW 70 km/h.

Freezing level: Rising to 1700m about the divide, and to 2200m further east.

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Saturday Mountain weather hazards: Wind, Wind Chill.

Fine. Morning frosts, possibly severe in sheltered places.

Wind at 1000m: Light, then NW 35 km/h developing in the afternoon, rising to gale 65 km/h in the evening.

Wind at 2000m: Light, then NW 35 km/h developing in the afternoon, rising to gale 65 km/h in the evening.

Freezing level: Rising to 1700m.

Sunday: Fine.

Northeasterlies.

Patersons Funeral Services and Ashburton Crematorium Ltd

Ph 307 7433

ASHBUR TON

A large high covers New Zealand. A ridge of high pressure extends across the North Island through to Tuesday. Meanwhile, a strong northwest flow persists across the South Island, with an embedded warm front affecting the west coast during Sunday and Monday.

BEATTY, Ayleen Dawn – On Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Much loved Nana and Great Nana of Kevin and Kristy, Jayden, Brandon, and Gemma Marshall, Tania and Bryan, and Chloe Hill. You will be greatly missed by us all.

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Monday: Fine.

Northeasterlies.

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Readings to 4pm Friday Temp °C Maximum Minimum Grass min 24hr Rain mm Month to date Wind km/h Strongest gust Sun hrs on Thu Month to date

Ashburton Airport 10.8 5.3 -1.2 0.2 41.0 S 43 3:09am 10.1 98.8

Methven 11.0 2.9 – – – – – – –

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 10.8 11.5 3.9 3.3 -1.7 – 0.8 0.2 72.6 26.6 S 59 S 46 4:00am 2:02am 10.0 – 89.8 –

Tides, Sun and Moon Saturday

19 MIN 7

Sunday

Monday

Ashburton H 2:18am 2:50pm 3:08am 3:39pm 3:57am 4:25pm Mouth L 8:25am 8:59pm 9:16am 9:47pm 10:06am 10:35pm Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

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2:08am 8:20am 2:02am 8:09am

2:41pm 8:57pm 2:34pm 8:43pm

3:02am 9:15am 2:52am 9:00am

3:32pm 9:48pm 3:23pm 9:31pm

3:54am 4:21pm 10:08am 10:38pm 3:41am 4:09pm 9:50am 10:19pm

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