Ferns bid farewell to Hamilton in style

The Black Ferns Sevens farewelled the Hamilton World Series tournament on a winning note.

Dominant throughout the event, the New Zealand women thumped the USA 33-7 in Sunday night’s cup final at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.

New Zealand were superb all weekend in the women’s event, scoring 225 points and conceding just 19.

In the cup final, Michaela Blyde scored a hattrick in a 33-7 win over USA, while Australia claimed bronze thanks to a 33-17 victory over Ireland.

New Zealand now lead the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings on 58 points with bronze medal winning Australia second on 54 points and USA third on 50 points.

New Zealand were denied a match-winning try in the last play of the men’s final, edged 14-12 by Argentina.

Argentina came back from 12-0 down to win the final while USA took bronze with a thrilling 15-14 win over France.

New Zealand now lead the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings on 63 points with USA second on 61 points and Argentina third on 59 points. The tournament was the last on New Zealand soil for the foreseeable future.

World Rugby has opted not to bring the tournament to New Zealand beyond 2023.

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Utilities Service Person

Ashburton Contracting Ltd is looking for a Utilities Service Person to work in our ACL Water Department. If you are a methodical problem solver with a can-do attitude, then this could be the position for you. This role is focused around maintenance repair work to the water reticulation and full training is available for the right person.

The right person should be:

• Physically fit and willing to manually dig in conjunction with machine operation/plumbing and drain laying activities

• Have a high level of focus on safety and delivering high quality work

• Be able to show initiative and an ability to follow instructions

• Be prepared to be rostered on Call

• Successful applicants must be comfortable with technology (tablet, computer data entry).

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• Class 2 licence, W, T, R, D

• Working towards or have a National Certificate in

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Deaths

CAMERON, Judith Mary (nee Parsons) –23 May 1941 - 21 Jan 2023. Passed away unexpectedly at home. Loved wife of the late Angus Cameron. Much loved mother and mother-inlaw of Carolyn and Johnny, Juliet and Peter, Guyon and Fiona, and Sarah and Seaun. Adored Grams to Jack, Laura, Sophie, Ella, Angus, Milly, Molly, Hugh, and Tilly. Messages to the Cameron family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Judith’s life will be held at the St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, January 27, commencing at 1pm, followed by a private interment.

MANSON, Garry James –

Passed away on January 17, 2023 in Blenheim, aged 55 after a short illness. Loved son of the late Bob and Mabel Manson and a loved brother by his sisters and brothers. Remembered by all his nieces and nephews for the love and support of their uncle. At Garry’s request, a private cremation has been held. May he rest in Peace.

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Ashburton Weather

Midnight Tuesday

A weak trough affects the upper North Island while a ridge of high pressure covers the rest of New Zealand. The ridge remains over the country on Wednesday before moving eastward on Thursday. A cold front edges closer to Fiordland on Thursday and moves eastwards across the South Island on Friday. In the north, a subtropical area of low pressure moves towards the country late on Thursday.

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Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with the chance of an early morning spot of drizzle. Easterlies developing in the morning.

Canterbury Plains

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers clearing for a time in the morning. Easterlies developing in the morning.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy. A few showers developing about the foothills for the afternoon. Northeasterlies, becoming fresh for a time in the afternoon and evening.

Thursday: Mainly fine, isolated showers in the afternoon and evening. Northerlies developing in the afternoon.

Around The Region

Wednesday: Fine breaks with northeasterlies.

SNOWBALL, Valarie Margaret (Val) –On January 21, 2023, peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Gavin and Cheryl, Ian and Jo, and Karen and Kevin. Adored nana of Nick; Daniel, Karl, and Blair; and Ben, Nicole, and Simon and greatnana of Aaliyah, Tessa, Ollie, and Millie. Messages to the Snowball family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Val’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on WEDNESDAY, January 25, commencing at 10.30am followed by Cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Thursday: Fine. Easterlies.

Canterbury High Country Readings to 4pm

Tuesday

Mountain weather hazard: Wind Chill.

Mostly cloudy with isolated showers.

Wind at 1000m: Light, becoming NE 30 km/h south of Lake Coleridge in the afternoon.

Wind at 2000m: Light.

Freezing level: Above 3000m.

Wednesday

Mountain weather hazards: None issued.

Partly cloudy. Isolated afternoon and evening showers, mainly about the foothills.

Wind at 1000m: Light, NW 35 km/h developing at night.

Wind at 2000m: Light, NW 35 km/h developing at night.

Freezing level: Above 3000m.

Monday