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Howling in Ashburton

Utes, tractors, trucks and dogs. And lots of them. That’s what we can expect at Ashburton’s part in the national Howl of a Protest farmer event tomorrow.

The Mid Canterbury protest, being driven by Jodan Townshend (left) and Robbie Shefford, could see a few hundred farmers meet at the Ashburton Domain at 12.15pm.

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Farmers ‘boxed into corner’ Adam Burns Mid Canterbury’s Howl Up protest organisers feel like the agricultural sector is continuously been pushed into a corner with no alternatives to fall back on.

A proposed ‘ute tax’ which is alleged to unfairly target farmers, tradesmen and other industry support workers has been described as the last straw following a series of other policies introduced which also have had implications for the rural community.

Hundreds, and possibly more, will gather in Ashburton tomorrow – tractors and utes in tow – as part of the Howl of a Protest demonstrations, joining thousands around the country doing the same.

About 70 protests, organised by grassroots group Groundswell NZ, will take place around the country tomorrow.

“It’s to show the Government how much they’re affecting the

Howl Up protest organiser Jodan Townshend says farmers are disgruntled and being unfairly boxed into a corner.

PHOTO ADAM BURNS rural sector and how we’ve got each other’s back,” organiser Jodan Townshend said.

Last month, the Government rolled out its clean car package, including rebates for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

But fees on higher-emission vehicles such as utes has sparked further anger among the agricultural sector with no “cleaner” options available in the market.

“Where’s the EV option?”

Townshend said.

“What EV can we buy that can tow three and a half tonne, that can go through muddy paddocks, that you can get filthy, that can go through rivers.”

Townshend said there were concerns that things were piling up against the sector and there was a flow-on effect due to numerous Government regulations

which included the national policy statements on freshwater, indigenous biodiversity and immigration.

“Its just unjustified expenses that are putting pressure on the rural sector.”

Fellow organiser Hayden “Gooserooter” Shefford said the sector was far too important to neglect.

“If we stopped every plane, every boat coming into New Zealand, we’re self-sustainable, as long as its got farmers,” he said.

Shefford said there was a general perception around how farmers operated which was unjust.

“Have we improved along the way? Yes,” he said.

“And why have we improved, its because we’ve got better technology helping us and options to move forward.”

“Farming from 20 years ago to farming now is just so different,” Townshend said.

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Ray White in Ashburton, with administrator Karen Bell (pictured right) have generously agreed to sponsor the Guardian’s much-loved puzzle page.

The puzzle page will now continue to be published on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and you can find today’s version on page 12.

And for that, we’re extremely grateful and relieved because

our readers told us on Tuesday in a flood of emails and phone calls that they were, well, concerned that no puzzle page had appeared in Tuesday’s paper.

The financial cost of publishing the puzzle page in each of the three issues had become a commercial challenge, but not now.

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Collins backs ute protest

By Adam Burns National Party leader Judith Collins is backing the Howl Up protests and says she is not surprised that farmers and ute owners are resorting to rallying cries.

But Federated Farmers’ Mid Canterbury president David Clark admits he is nervous about tomorrow’s protests, whilst recognising the frustration among the fed up rural sector.

The leader of the opposition will be at tomorrow’s Blenheim demonstration, while Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg will be on the ground in Ashburton.

“It’s pretty clear that everybody is sick and tired of being told that they shouldn’t be driving utes,” Collins said.

“Because they should be having their little Hyundai Kona EV which ministers get to drive and so do I as the leader of the opposition.

“But that’s not going to be much use around here once you get out of the city.”

She added that ute drivers were being “demonised” by the Government through the omission of road user charge exemptions.

“It’s only fair in that it helps to build up the EV market but it’s not fair that it’s being paid for by the ute owners.”

Clark said farmers were at the end of their tether.

“They’ve had a gutsful with how they’ve been treated and the unworkable, unachievable and unfair legislation that is being proposed by this Government,” he said.

“It’s achieving nothing, but make food production more expensive and more difficult.”

He said the protests, especially with vehicles, would not have been his approach.

“We had no influence over the organisation of them and I’m very nervous about the safety aspects of the protest and how they’re going to be perceived by the public.

“If this goes wrong, then farmers are going to cop the blame.”

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Hunt still on for cat abusers Maddison Gourlay

Inset – The crowd that attended the flood meeting.

Left – MPI senior adviser Liz Clayton spoke to Greenstreet residents at this week’s community meeting around the flood cleanup.

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Flood-hit farmers: ‘Get the shingle out of the river’ Adam Burns Get the shingle out of the river, then come back with more money.

This was the bottom line for the flood-hit farmers of Ashburton’s Greenstreet area at the first of three community meetings held this week.

The region’s flood protection infrastructure, and funding were some of the main topics covered off during the 90-minute session at the Greenstreet community hall in which nearly 80 people attended.

Environment Canterbury (ECan) rivers manager Leigh Griffiths told attendees that there remained “some risk with the river”.

One woman, who was facing more than a year out of her home due to flood damage, told speakers of how disappointed she was around how the river was going to be managed moving forward.

“None of you have made me feel like I want to go back and live there,” she said.

“You’ve talked about the river, get the shingle out of the river, like we used to.

“For goodness sake, none of us are comfortable when it rains now, it makes me feel sick.”

The regional council has come under fire over the past month by the rural community due to

its river maintenance protocols which is alleged to have been the cause of excess shingle wreaking havoc through many properties in the wake of the floods.

ECan’s Mid Canterbury councillor Ian MacKenzie said there were discussions happening around allowing farmers to clean up areas of river berm, but the issue was “not straight forward”.

Alongside ECan, the Ashburton District Council, and other rural groups, representatives from the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) and the Earthquake Commission also faced the music of the local community.

The Government’s $4 million relief was also called into question with farmers again renew-

ing sentiments that it was not enough.

Rangitata MP Jo Luxton told attendees that it was merely “a start”, whilst Federated Farmers’ David Clark said there had been no funding precedent around natural disasters in the past.

Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown said the event had also caused about $5 to $6 million worth of damage to the district’s roading network.

Council staff floated another meeting in about six weeks’ time.

There are still no explanation for the abuse a Tinwald family pet went through and now a reward is being offered to get one.

Over a month ago, a family were left devastated when their cat, Chicago, returned home with horrific injuries that resulted in it having to be euthanised.

An initial suggestion that an explosive device was inserted into the cat and set alight has now been updated by a post-mortem report that states the cat’s rear end and tail were dipped in a type of accelerant and then set alight.

Owner Christina Lima and concerned member of the public Aaron Gairns believe that whatever version of how Chicago died doesn’t matter.

They believe he was hurt intentionally and the abusers should be brought to justice.

A Go Fund Me page was established by Gairns due to the public wanting to help the family in finding Chicago’s abusers and it has raised over $1000.

The money is being put forward as a reward for information that leads to the prosecution of the person or people responsible for the abuse.

“All the money pledged will get refunded in October if we don’t have a recipient,” Gairns said.

The SPCA is investigating the case but are wanting more help from the public to find out who inflicted such horrific abuse on an animal.

Under the 1999 Animal Welfare Act, the SPCA is the only charity with the legal powers to bring animal offenders to justice with its inspectors provided with powers to investigate cruelty, abuse, neglect, and abandonment.

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The Guardian was out and about at the Staveley Ice Skating Rink, snapping pics. Here’s a few of the best.

When on the ice, you need full concentration and Hattie McElrea’s face shows how much she is concentrating.

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Quinn Heney and his great-grandmother Lynn Smith had an absolute ball on the ice to begin the school holidays.

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The smile on Sam Chapman’s face says it all.

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A special chair used for teaching children how to skate without falling over were in hot demand on Tuesday, with many people using them as transportation like Lucy and Toby Vojta demonstrate.

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Ashburton ‘loaded with nitrate contamination’ Jonathan Leask The Ashburton District is showing unacceptably high rates of nitrate contamination in drinking water, according to Greenpeace.

A free drop-in water testing event in Ashburton run

by Greenpeace attracted concerned bore owners from across the district, with 101 samples tested.

Greenpeace senior campaigner Steve Abel said that initial analysis showed 61 per cent of the samples had over 5mg/L of nitrate contamination, and 10 samples were over the current health limit of 11.3mg/L. Abel said the samples came “from a real cross section of all around Ashburton”.

“There was a real mix of results. There were low reading and high readings, but a concerning number of higher readings.

“People have a right to know that the water from their tap isn’t making them sick.

“Everyone should be able to trust that their drinking water

Peter Livingstone was among those wanting to test their private bore water supply for nitrate contamination.

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is safe to drink, but many of the people we talked to [on Saturday] have been shocked and worried at the amount of nitrate in their drinking water.

“Our results [from Saturday] show bore water around the Ashburton region is loaded with nitrate contamination.”

Having also held testing in Dunsandel, Woodend, and Temuka, Abel said Ashburton’s as a sample area had the highest

nitrate contamination – which “is consistent with testing from other agencies”.

“It’s no surprise that areas with high nitrate levels are the same areas that have a lot of intensive dairying.”

He said that paddocks around Ashburton being “crammed with cows” and the use of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser are the main causes of rising nitrate contamination in drinking water.

Greenpeace is calling on the Government to take a precautionary approach and lower the health limit of nitrate in water to 0.87mg/L, in line with international research.

To cut the nitrate, Abel said that local and regional councils, as well as the Government, needs to “step up and regulate the dairy industry by phasing out synthetic nitrogen fertiliser and lowering stocking rates”.

Inundated with short story entries Maddison Gourlay Reading 80 short stories made for a long afternoon for the Ashburton Writers’ Group. But an enjoyable one, nevertheless.

Several members had the job of reading all of the entries for its annual short story competition and producing a shortlist for the second phase of judging.

The writers’ group has been running the competition for almost 20 years and it was still keeping its members, especially secretary Rae Magson, on

their toes.

“We enjoy doing it each year, but I was pretty exhausted by the end of Saturday,” Magson said.

It took over four hours of careful reading and marking to whittle the stories from 80 down to a top 17.

“It was taking us a long time as we all read them and marked them, but we finally got it down to a manageable level for the final judging after about four hours,” Magson said.

A final judge will now go through the shortlist and pick their favourite works before the winners will be presented at the Ashburton Museum next Tuesday.

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PM ‘posed for photos but little else’ Malcolm Hopwood It was more about staged photo opportunities.

That’s how MP for Kaikoura, National’s Stuart Smith, who grew up on a Mount Somers farm, described the flood-related visits to Ashburton by the Prime Minister and her colleagues.

Smith said the Government had been “missing in action” and the $4 million allocated to the Canterbury region for rural relief “will not go very far.”

Smith knows about the need for decisive Government disaster support. In the aftermath of the Kaikoura earthquake in 2016, Smith said Government ministers had “responded to my relentless requests and delivered timely and relevant support”.

He said $1 billion had been spent on State Highway One and the railway line and there were numerous grants from Government agencies for infrastructure replacement and support for farmers.

But he was shocked to see the recent devastation “from the almost biblical rainfall”.

Some of the local damage was irreparable, such as land lost to the rivers, but lessons must be learned, he said.

“Stopbanks must be adequate and given the best chance of protecting surrounding land by implementing a continual maintenance programme,” he said.

Smith did have praise for the work of National’s Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg, who also grew up in Mount Somers. “(She) has been a tireless advocate for the Mid Canterbury region,” Smith said.

“She and I will continue to advocate for more support.”

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Stacey Broadbent, Debbie Carter, Liz Cook, Julie Sergeant, Rae Magson, Nic Judson, Coby Snowden, and Terese Heffernan were the members of the Ashburton Writers’ Group that had the hard task of shortlisting 79 short stories.

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Hakatere Huts under watch Maddison Gourlay The Hakatere Huts community can rest easier about their neighbourhood security.

Huts’ residents Peter O’Brien and Kaylene Donaldson have established a community watch programme with the help of Mid Canterbury Neighbourhood Support co-ordinator, Sue Abel.

Although there hasn’t been anything to worry about in terms of security, having preventative measures in place was important for the outlying community, nestled on the coast near the Ashburton River mouth.

“It’s like anywhere a bit out from town,” Donaldson said.

“Mostly everyone knows everyone here.

“So we are always keeping an eye out and keeping our community safe.”

She said it had been great having Abel’s expertise to increase security by establishing a Neighbourhood Support programme.

“We really appreciate her enthusiasm,” Donaldson said.

“We have over 100 houses in the area, with 70 per cent being permanent residents.”

Abel described the small Hakatere Huts community as unique with its mix of permanent residents and holiday home users.

“There are no fences between houses in River Road so there is a real vibe of security and care,” she said.

The hall houses meetings, various get-togethers, social events, and a happy hour on a Friday evening.

“Since signing up, a meeting has taken place between Neighbourhood Support and the community to address some of the security needs the residents would like to see in place,” Abel said.

“Work will begin in addressing those needs and ensuring that we can get something in place so that safety and prevention becomes the keynote for this great area.”

Hakatere Huts’ residents Kaylene Donaldson with her granddaughter, Pete O’Brien and Neighbourhood Support Co-ordinator Sue Abel are behind getting Neighbourhood Support established at the Hakatere Huts settlement.

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No Maori ward for Ashburton District Adam Burns The prospect of a Maori ward in Ashburton appears unlikely.

The Ashburton District Council has effectively ruled out consideration on the matter with not even a discussion with local runanga taking place.

The district’s meagre Maori population, which comprised

less than 5 per cent of the general population, ultimately was the yardstick as to whether the move was necessary.

“Given this qualification situation, we have not discussed the matter of a Maori ward with local runanga,” Ashburton District Council chief executive Hamish Riach said.

Te Runanga o Arowhenua did not respond to requests for comment.

The ward discussion was a national one because, historically, Maori were under-represented at local body elections.

A Maori ward ensured the perspective of mana whenua would be represented in council decision-making by allowing people who have chosen to be on the Maori roll to elect representatives.

Some councils, including Hamilton, Palmerston North, Porirua, Tauranga, Wellington, and Whangarei, have agreed to implement Maori wards to take effect in the next local body elections in October, 2022 But the Christchurch City Council opted against establishing Maori wards following talks with iwi representatives.

Ashburton was one of a dozen councils that did not have a sufficient Maori electoral population to qualify for a Maori ward.

Riach pointed out that council officers have a regular hui with Aoraki Environmental Consultancy to ensure Arowhenua views on a wide range of matters were at the forefront of council officer thinking.

Aoraki Environmental Consultancy expressed its disappointment during consultation on the long term plan, saying that council’s relationship with Arowhenua and itself had been neglected in

the LTP. The council took the views on the chin and tweaked the document as a result.

The Selwyn District Council also decided not to establish a Maori ward, although it engaged in talks with runanga. Residents on the Maori electorate comprised 3.59 per cent of Selwyn’s general population.

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Public gathering to mark welcoming mural's final flourish

Planting Natives 101 Landowners who want advice about planting natives are being encouraged to come to a special event in September.

Planting Natives 101 will start with an information session at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall then head on-farm for a planting demonstration.

The workshop is being organised by the Ashburton District Biodiversity Advisory Group.

Cr Lynette Lovett, who chairs the group, said it was a great opportunity for people thinking about planting natives to access a range of helpful information.

Ashburton’s colourful welcoming mural will be officially launched on Saturday, July 24.

The artwork that now covers the large rear wall of Armadillo’s restaurant is the creation of Geraldine artist Koryu Aoshima and all that remains is for him to officially sign it.

The Ashburton District Council commissioned the work for its Welcoming Communities programme and Koryu’s

design was decided by public vote.

reflect the history and future of the town.

The mural is called Hakatere and the public official launch on July 24 will involve a gathering and speeches at 11am before Koryu signs his masterpiece about 12pm. People will be able to take their own photos and selfies at a special frame in the mural and post them on social media.

The creative project is a part of a Welcoming Communities initiative to foster welcoming public spaces and has been fully funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment.

The interactive design symbolises the district’s diversity and unity, and images he has carefully painted onto the wall

Armadillo’s is on the corner of Burnett and Cass Streets.

To learn more about this project or to follow updates, visit the Council’s website.

The event will address the benefits of native plants for shelter, mahinga kai and biodiversity; as well as which natives to plant, site preparation and maintenance; and funding and record-keeping.

Planting Natives 101 will be held on September 17. The morning session will be at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall from 10am until 12pm. The on-farm session will run from 1.30pm until 3pm.

Temporary road closures as Sandstone repairs for CBD work moves to East/ memorial flagpoles Moore Street intersection

The section of Moore Street between East Street and West Street/SH1 will be closed to traffic and pedestrians for about a month from Monday 19 July.

Contractors working on the CBD revitalisation will turn their attention to the Moore Street/East Street intersection on Monday 19 July and people’s regular routes to work or school may be disrupted.

The railway section of Moore Street between East and West Street/SH1 will be completely closed to traffic and pedestrians for the duration of the work, which is expected to take a month.

Traffic will still be able to travel north and south along East Street through the intersection, though it will be one lane. The eastern side of Moore Street will be closed to through traffic, though all businesses located on Moore Street between Cass Street and just before East Street will have full access to their businesses and parking facilities.

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Council Infrastructure Group Manager Neil McCann said the intersection work at East and Moore Streets was the last of the intersection upgrades.

“We understand this work will be disruptive but we hope that being able to keep one lane of East Street open for the construction period will help maintain access for businesses and customers along East Street.”

The East Street road surface will be upgraded once all four intersections have been completed. Then work will move onto footpaths.

Work on Burnett Street is on track for completion in late July.

Mr McCann said the whole project was about 70 per cent complete and the aim was to finish by late November so retailers and the community could enjoy the new environment in the lead-up to Christmas.

Taylor Coulthard from Stoneface Ltd works on one of the memorial flagpoles in Baring Square West.

Stonemasons have started work on the repair of two memorial flagpoles at Baring Square West.

Several of the sandstone blocks on the flagpole bases have degraded over the years and need replacing; the work is being covered by a $40,000 grant from the Provincial Growth Fund.

The Ashburton District Council received $181,000 in total last year from the fund for work on three community halls and the Ashburton war memorial.

The two flagpoles have been fenced off while the stonemasons work and the damaged stone is being removed and taken to Christchurch, where templates will be taken and the replacement stone carved and shaped.

The stone has been sourced from the same quarry in Gosford, Australia, that supplied the original stone for the flagpole bases.

The work is expected to take about a month and is being carried out by Stoneface Ltd from Christchurch, with help from QC Stonemasons.

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Rakaia salmon site makeover nears completion A million dollar makeover of the Rakaia salmon site is nearly complete, with new playground equipment due to arrive by the end of the month.

The bulk of the budget has been spent on a new 10-pan toilet facility, which opened last October; new paths have also been added. New playground equipment will be installed at the end of the month to replace the old swings, slide and seesaws.

Park furniture, including seats and picnic tables will also be installed, along with interpretive panels telling Rakaia’s history and new garden areas.

Ashburton District Council Community Services Group Manager Steve Fabish said staff were also investigating whether two existing lighting boxes could be recommissioned to light up the iconic salmon at night.

“We have our fingers crossed on that one, but some plain white lighting will create quite an impression on the salmon,”

Work at the Rakaia salmon site should be closer to completion by the end of the month when new playground equipment is installed.

he said.

Renovation of the site has been made possible by a $740,000 grant from Government's Tourism Infrastructure

Fund and about $250,000 from Council.

The Rakaia Lions will cover the cost of the interpretive panels.

“We would also like to thank the Rakaia

community for their patience while the renovation has been under way. Rakaia’s a popular spot to stop and they should be proud of the area.”

Flood recovery update: Applications open for $4 million Canterbury Flood Recovery Fund Mid Canterbury farmers and landowners affected by May’s one in 200-year rainfall event are being encouraged to apply for support from a $4 million flood relief fund.

Applications opened last week for the expanded Canterbury Flood Recovery Fund, which was set up to support the whole Canterbury region and is aimed at getting people back on their feet as quickly as possible.

Applications can be made retrospectively for clean-up work already undertaken.

The size and allocation of grants will be determined once all the applications have been received.

Grant applications will be assessed by an independent panel, made up of people with a strong understanding of farming businesses and rural communities in Canterbury.

Farmers have been cleaning up after the event and some face significant costs not covered by insurance.

They will confirm that grants meet the eligibility criteria and that the allocation process is fair, consistent, and transparent.

MPI will contribute up to half of the cleanup cost for uninsurable works.

Farmers can submit an application to the new $4m fund if they require extra support.

Applications for the fund close on Friday 30 July 2021.

Grants from the fund will assist farmers to clear flood debris, enabling pasture and fodder crops to be resown.

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About 180 people attended three community meetings held around the district on Tuesday to hear about flood recovery progress.

Information was shared by Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown, Environment Canterbury and the Ministry for Primary Industries.

For all the latest information and updates, including video of the Winchmore community meeting, visit Council’s Flood Recovery webpage, ashburtondc.govt.nz/recovery ashburtondc.govt.nz

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New Winz memorial good news

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humbs up to the Community House Mid Canterbury team and new boss Jess Wilson.

They’ve announced they plan to unveil a brand spanking new memorial for the two Ashburton women killed in the horrific shooting by a masked gunman in the work and income centre office in 2014.

The memorial, designed by artist Peter Green, will be significantly bigger and more robust than the one sadly left in pieces after vandals took to it last month.

And vandals, it must be said, who are still at large.

Importantly, the new memorial would be protected with security cameras. And everyone would hope they act as a boofhead deterrent when the memorial is unveiled on September 1.

Daryl Holden That day would be an especially emotional one for all involved because it’s the anniversary of the tragic incident where Peg Noble and Susan Leigh Cleveland were gunned down seven years ago.

Last month, memories of the shooting would have resurfaced unexpectedly for their family and friends, who voiced their disgust and anger at the vandalism.

They asked, as we all did, why?

Why would someone do that?

We can only presume that the vandals had no idea of the sig-

nificance and importance of the memorial to the community as a remembrance pointer to what was one of our saddest, darkest days.

ful as it would no doubt be for many.

And perhaps seeing a bigger, new memorial may also trigger some guilt for the vandals who

was a day for many to forget, but as the “ Ityears roll by it should also be a day to remember and celebrate the lives of the two slain women. That’s the least they deserve.

It was a day for many to forget, but as the years roll by it should also be a day to remember and celebrate the lives of the two slain women. That’s the least they deserve.

And the new memorial would add to their memory, as pain-

caused unnecessary pain with their needless and heartless statue attack a few weeks ago.

And one more thing . . .

I’ve had a couple of clever responses to the deserted island poser after a reader sent in the

following teaser: “If you were on a deserted island and you could only bring one item, how come people never say a boat?,’’ the reader asked.

Good question. So what would you bring?

Grahame Kelly came up with the following: “Considering it would be an abrasive experience being marooned on a sandy deserted island, I think a panic buy of toilet paper would be the one thing I would take with me.’’

And Katie Miller wrote: “I’m taking (Tesla founder) Elon Musk to the island so I can chill while he figures it out.’’

So keep them coming, folks.

Remember, the best one gets a prize.

Email your entries to: daryl.h@theguardian.co.nz

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 15, 2021

The primary sector leading NZ’s economic recovery Jo Luxton RANGITATA MP

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ew Zealand’s success in fighting Covid-19, protecting lives and livelihoods, took a team of five million – but it’s the primary sector that’s at the forefront of our economic recovery.

Through hard work and resilience, economic prospects for the sector are bright despite the challenges from the pandemic.

The kiwifruit harvest is expected to reach a record volume.

Fonterra, for the first time ever, is forecasting a midpoint pay-out of $8.

Our forestry exports are bouncing back with strong demand for New Zealand logs. And, for only the second time ever, monthly red meat exports topped the billion-dollar mark in March 2021.

This strong performance is a testament to the sector’s ability to adapt in a changing world.

Our farmers, growers, fishers, foresters and others in the sector should be immensely proud of their efforts.

Their hard work has kept us all out of harder times.

We believe treating the pandemic as a health response first has put us in the best possible position. By keeping Covid out, we’ve enabled our sectors ticking along and the export revenue flowing in.

As I get around Rangitata talking with farmers and growers, it’s clear that our food and fibre sector is making big strides in reducing the environmental im-

Rangitata MP Jo Luxton walks alongside Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and local farmer Chris Allen at his Thompsons Track farm recently.

PHOTO ADAM BURNS pacts of their production, while boosting productivity.

To further support these efforts, we’re investing significantly to accelerate the delivery of a national integrated farm planning framework.

This framework will help to streamline compliance, boost productivity, and improve environmental outcomes. We will deliver 100 more people with the skills to provide advice to farmers and growers with aspects of planning.

As we know all too well here in Mid Canterbury, when a flood,

I get around Rangitata talking with “ As farmers and growers, it’s clear that our food and fibre sector is making big strides in reducing the environmental impacts of their production, while boosting productivity.

drought, or severe storms hits, our farmers are among the worst affected.

We’ve rolled out more than $19 million to support communities affected by severe weather

ry and fishing through our Wage Subsidy scheme.

Applications for the $4 million Canterbury Flood Relief Fund are now open.

This financial support will help flood-affected farmers and growers get back on their feet as quickly as possible. MPI has been working with Federated Farmers, DairyNZ, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Deer Industry New Zealand, and councils, to determine how this funding can have the greatest impact.

I heard more about the widespread damage at a community flood meeting at Greenstreet Hall this week.

Hosted by the Ashburton District Council, it was important to hear from local stakeholders with updates, and from farmers about the challenges they are currently facing.

Applications for the fund close on July 30 and these grants will assist farmers to clear flood debris from their paddocks, such as shingle, boulders, trees and silt.

You can find the application form, checklist, criteria and a fact sheet on the MPI website.

Please don’t forget – I am here for this community. Please phone either my Ashburton office on 03-339-1030 or Timaru office on 03-688-9588 for support.

Alternatively, you can email rangitatamp@parliament.govt.nz

events, investing in animal feed co-ordination services as well as mental health and wellbeing support.

We also supported around 42,000 jobs in agriculture, forest-

Jo Luxton is a Labour MP. The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof

travelling that it would be up to them if they got caught in a Covid situation and I find that that is not the case and it is up to all of us to ensure their safe return.

What happened to taking responsibility for you own actions?

They took the chance, they should stand the cost.

Joyce Watson

Five questions . . . with David Seymour 1) How do you like to relax?

Usually I go to the House and harass the Prime Minister.

2) What was the last book you read?

I’m actually re-reading and I’m midway through The Penguin History of New Zealand

by Michael King. I think it’s really important for the constitutional debate we’re having to understand some of the things that happened in the early days of our country.

3) Has Dancing with the Stars helped you sidestep questions?

No. I still find that hard twerk.

4) With a growing public profile, what is the biggest challenge around this?

I think with every congratulation there is an expectation.

It’s like an old video game, but we’ve just moved up to another level and we’re fighting bigger dragons.

5) Five people, dead or alive.

Who you would have dinner with?

Kate Sheppard. I just think she’s one of the greatest New Zealanders.

The Queen. But not for parenting advice.

Peter Beck. I just think what

he’s doing, the guy is an absolute star. So much promise for New Zealand and the way he’s gone about his career, he treats every job like a learning experience. When he went to NASA, he thought they’d be quite clever, but what they were doing was quite simple.

I’m sure that’s how it feels to him.

Mark Knopfler. More for his later songwriting.

Ray Kroc (the American businessman who turned McDonald’s into the most successful fast food corporation in the world).

YOUR VIEW Taking responsibility As a card holding member of the Labour Party, I have to confess that I am seriously thinking of dis-

pensing with my membership.

Tonight I listened to the news about the Covid problem in Sydney, and discovered that my tax dollars are going to be used to

fund the return of New Zealanders who decided to take the chance and holiday in Australia.

I understood that the Government had warned New Zealanders

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TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): We don’t see the world how it is; we see the world how we are. The closer you can get to understanding the actuality of the world, the more effective your day-to-day actions will be. It’s a day for vision tune-up.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Take precautions to guard your time against invaders. The robbers have the faces you adore as they offer entertaining distractions and ego-involving dramas.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Language can enhance your understanding or impede it. To see the situation differently, lift the words out and observe only the action. What’s your new interpretation?

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): There is usually something absurd lurking in the normalcy of daily things that everyone takes for granted. It’s a fun thing to see and point out to kindred souls who share your sense of humour.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Do not underestimate the power of belonging. People will do the most illogical things to fit in. They will stick with their crew when it makes no sense and has no clear benefit to them. Plan for this.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You can see the merit in a thing, admire what it took to build and support what the thing stands for – all while knowing it’s not for you. You like what you like. Arguing with anyone’s sensibility is futile and unnecessary.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Are you starting to think of your consciousness and mental space as a precious commodity? The world would not be clamouring for your attention were it otherwise.

Precious commodities need protection.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Discovery brings you a particular kind of thrill that can be found nowhere else. Follow your desire to leave what you know and let your curiosity wrap its fingers around a new form.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You’re no stranger to wielding power, and your approach has matured through the years. If you’re going to be relentless at anything, you want to be relentlessly charming.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): If ever there was a day in which you could do only what you felt like doing, you do not remember it. Your duties become you and vice versa. Only take on responsibilities you wish to become.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Beliefs are often more social than factual. If you want to understand a person whose creed doesn’t make sense to you, perhaps you will be enlightened with a look into their family, friends and community.

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44A Peter Street, ASHBURTON

Properties like this don't come up very often. This home has been well maintained and we are looking for its new owners.

Drenched with sunshine this wonderful flat offers two bedrooms both with built-in wardrobes.

A good sized open plan living and kitchen area, one bathroom with shower and hand basin, separate laundry and an internal access single garage.

The home offers a choice of outdoor areas to sit and enjoy the sunshine in your own private setting, with both the front and back having paved areas and easy-care, low maintenance gardens.

At the back you will also find the garden shed and clothes line.

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Deadline Sale: Closing 4pm, Friday, July 16 Web ID AUE2904262 View Saturday, 11.30am - 12 noon

You will be instantly impressed by this warm and stylish four bedroom home. Situated in a desirable westside location this spacious family property will exceed your expectations. A log fire and a heat pump will ensure everyone stays toasty warm. With brand new carpet throughout and two brand new tiled bathrooms as well as a separate lounge this home will appeal to many. A modern open plan living, dining and kitchen complete with dishwasher and pantry, ample storage, an internal

Secure And Private This wee gem is tucked away behind the fence, located close to Rakaia School and shops.

Three bedrooms and an open plan living area, one bathroom, double garage and a separate workshop. Double glazing, heat pump and an easy care section. There is a built-in deck for entertaining off the living area. Solar panels and wind turbine for heating hot water.

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Web ID RUE2855199

with a gas fire. Four bedrooms downstairs and a fabulous rumpus room upstairs. The rumpus room is ideal for a hobby room or a room for the children to hang out. This room could be ideal for a fifth bedroom. A large section surrounds this property and there's room out back to develop the backyard with lots of off-street parking.

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Web ID MU2896161

Nest or Invest

access double garage and a detached office/hobby room. An outdoor entertainment area complete with built-in gas barbecue. Unwind with a soak in the large outdoor spa pool or read your book on the deck. With a roomy, fully fenced outdoor area for the kids and the pets as well as a recreation park across the road, this home is definitely where you will leave your heart upon viewing.

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15 Geoff Geering Drive, NETHERBY

12 Bullock Street, ASHBURTON Located in the desirable suburb of Allenton this very tidy red brick home will appeal to both first home buyers and the astute investor. Two double bedrooms, a spacious kitchen, open plan living area heated with a heat pump. Currently rented at $280 per week.

Offers over $645,000

Offers over $515,000

Offers over $320,000

Web ID AUW2895473

Opportunity Not to be Missed

19 Bowen Street, RAKAIA

A fabulous home here for your family. Four bedrooms, rumpus room and separate office.

Two living areas and a lovely covered barbecue area. Double garage, large laundry. The kitchen has a small scullery, breakfast bar, twin ovens and dishwasher. The living room has three heating options, heat pump, a pellet fire or underfloor diesel heating. There is a separate office off the living area, handy for home office working or for the children to do their homework. Double doors off the dining area to a separate formal lounge room heated

Home for the Future

Fabulous for Family 17 Digby Place, ALLENTON

17 Wayne Place, METHVEN

80 Tancred Street, RAKAIA

This home is being relocated to the Rakaia District.

Built in 1994 with Hardiplank cladding, floor area is approximately 60m2. This home has two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, separate laundry, bathroom and kitchen. The living area is open plan with a sliding door onto a small deck. Double garage. The home will have new carpets and vinyl, landscaping and stone chip on the driveway and some new paint in some areas inside and outside.

Offers over $305,000

Web ID RUE2846113

A permanent material, four bedroom home on a 574m2 easy care section. Open plan kitchen, dining and living area which catches morning to afternoon sun. All bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, master bedroom with an en suite.

There is a ranchslider off the living area onto a private patio. Solar panels on the roof will help lower your power bill. Double internal access garage.

Web ID AUE2898672

Web ID AUW2857398

Fully Serviced Lifestyle Sections

Where Town Meets Country

Racecourse Road

48 Murdochs Road

Enjoy the benefit of all town services in a convenient lifestyle setting with superb mountain views. Generous sized lifestyle sections from 4682m2 provides plenty of space suitable for the most adventurous builds. Each site benefits from a low pressure sewer connection to the town system without the need for a costly septic tank. All other services of fibre, power and water provided to boundary.

Four bare land sections of approximately 4000m2 each.

Popular location in a sheltered setting, town water, power and fibre supplied to each.

All subject to final survey and issue of title.

If you are considering selling or subdividing please call.

Priced from $335,000

Priced from $250,000

SOLD

Workshop and Office 179 Alford Forest Road, ALLENTON

Comprising a joinery workshop with loading facilities at the front and rear of workshop.

Downstairs provides an office and showroom plus storage.

Upstairs consists of modern offices with built-in joinery and a generous sized staffroom.

The rear of the property has a separate lock-up garage and room to further develop.

Building plans have been completed for a workshop extension to provide an additional 429 square metres of warehouse.

A prominent location situated on Alford Forest Road (SH 77) with good site access.

Make this property your own or further develop to suit your needs.

Tender Closing 4pm, Thursday, July 22 Web ID ACS2855181

It’s Location That Counts!

Fulfill Your Dream and Build

122 Barkers Road, METHVEN

Grahams Road, Huntingdon

Wishing for a lifestyle property? You won't be disappointed with the 18m x 18m shed with power, combined workshop plus garaging. The family home has five bedrooms and three bathrooms, master is spacious with en suite and WIR. Hub of the home is open plan with two living areas and modern kitchen plus a separate lounge. Three paddocks are post & wire fenced, perfect for small livestock plus the convenience of town water supply.

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Web ID ML2811035

8.0005ha bareland, ideal building site with great mountain views. Excellent location with massive potential, two road frontages. Fertile Wakanui silt loam soils. Sixy-four metre deep well. Options to lease unused land available If you want to be close to Lake Hood but on your own, this is for you. Inspection by appointment.

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Affordable Three Bedroom Home 99 McMurdo Street, Tinwald, Ashburton Located in a family friendly area of Tinwald, over the road from the popular Tinwald Tavern, this solid and well maintained home would make great buying!

Three good sized bedrooms, open plan kitchen, dining and living areas heated by a compliant log fire and with insulation, and positioned

perfectly for wrap-around sunshine.

Good sized fully fenced yard, off-street parking, garden shed and an open carport.

This property shares a driveway with two units which are located at the rear.

Don't let this one get away, call us now!

Approx Floor Area 90sqm WE APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK

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12 noon, Thursday, July 22, 2021 Harcourts Ashburton Auction Rooms, 114 Tancred Street, Ashburton (unless sold prior)

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Rakaia 562 Thompsons Track 3

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Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Wed 21 Jul 2021 201 West Street, Ashburton View by appointment Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Irrigated arable and grazing With a prime location, diverse soils, irrigation, a full complement of farm buildings plus two homes, this 179.5 hectare irrigated property must be considered as an add-on to support a larger operation, or as a stand alone property. Currently growing crops including cereals, grass seed, peas and radish plus bulbs, and finishing cattle and lambs. The diverse nature and consistent performance of this property allows the flexibility and capacity to farm multiple revenue streams. Irrigation is sourced via a groundwater consent and the Barrhill Chertsey Irrigation Scheme, and applied by lateral, pivot and a fixed boom irrigator.

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Hampstead 34A Eton Street 2

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For Sale offers invited over $260,000 View by appointment Sarah Smith 027 662 6209 sarah.smith@bayleys.co.nz Jen Sheppard 027 516 6266 jen.sheppard@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Starting out or starting over Here is the perfect opportunity to step onto the property ladder, downsize or add to your rental portfolio.

Set over two levels, this home is one of two units conveniently located close to the township. Downstairs the open plan kitchen, dining and living area open out to the patio, the perfect spot for relaxing and enjoying the afternoon sun. A bathroom, separate toilet and internal access single garage complete the layout downstairs. Upstairs consists of two bedrooms, both with built-in wardrobes and the master bedroom has access to its own balcony. The easy-care garden and lawn includes mature trees and shrubs and offers the green thumb of the family space to potter.

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Tinwald 5 Birchside Lane 3

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For Sale offers invited over $535,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am or by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Private Lane Three bedrooms, one bathroom, with two living areas, separate kitchen and a single garage complete the picture of this home.

The 938sqm section is mainly lawn with some perimeter plantings. There is also plenty of room for another garage/workshop if you desire.

Situated in a quiet Lane close to the town centre, cafe's and garden centre. This is a reluctant sale due to job transfer; could this be your lucky day?

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Tinwald 42 Johnstone Street 3

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Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 4pm, Thu 22 Jul 2021 201 West Street, Ashburton View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment Sarah Smith 027 662 6209 sarah.smith@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Hidden gem Nestled down a driveway on a spacious section with an abundance of mature trees you will find this Summerhill stone home. Secluded and spacious, the 1,161sqm (approximately) fenced section creates a lovely, relaxed setting and will be the perfect play area for the children or animals.

Step inside to the open plan kitchen, dining and living area which opens out to an elevated and sunny deck area, the ideal spot to relax outdoors or watch the kids as they play. Three bedrooms, main bathroom with bath and shower, separate toilet and separate laundry complete the layout inside.

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Netherby 9 Ascot Place

Terrace Downs Lot 12 The Rowans

Hidden gem ready for building

Exceptional land

Secluded 661sqm section on flat ground. Privately, located at the end of its cul-de-sac, on the west side of Netherby. There is a natural creek at the back of the section, sheltered with mature trees boasting superb tranquility.

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

Premium 4,205sqm (more or less) flat section, is north facing and set against the magnificent backdrop of Mt Hutt. Offering a rural lifestyle opportunity to build your home or holiday house surrounded by natural beauty.

Asking Price $345,000 View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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Windwhistle 2/46 Zig Zag Road

Windwhistle 4/46 Zig Zag Road

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Here is your chance to own this slice of paradise with a million-dollar upper floor view. This retro style top floor one bedroom alpine chalet is part of Mt Hutt Lodge complex, overlooking the magnificent view of Rakaia Gorge. Open plan kitchen and living.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz

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Methven 191 Main Street

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One of the best kept secret locations in the area. This retro style ground floor one bedroom alpine chalet is part of Mt Hutt Lodge complex, overlooking the majestic view of Rakaia Gorge.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz

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Methven Methven Motels and Apartments

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This property presents multiple options for an investor with two properties on one title. The downstairs property offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, while upstairs has four bedrooms and one bathroom.

For Sale offers invited over $668,000 View by appointment Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz

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Methven 10 Lampard Street

Located close to shops, restaurants, bars, and the upcoming hot pools development. With a 20 plus year lease these motels offer a fantastic lifestyle and business opportunity.

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Price by Negotiation View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 Maree Firth 027 542 1364 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Methven 143 Hobbs Road

Character and opportunity

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This quaint weatherboard, 160sqm home has been enjoyed but is now ready and waiting to begin its next chapter. This home on a 1,012sqm section hosts an inviting sun-drenched back verandah to be enjoyed on the sunny Autumn days.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

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Outstanding lifestyle location

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This 354sqm home boasts four generous bedrooms, three bathrooms, two of which have underfloor heating. The master bedroom is located on the second floor and naturally includes a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite with a double shower.

For Sale offers invited over $799,000 View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

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Private Lane 5 Birchside Lane, Tinwald This well-maintained property is situated on a 938sqm (more or less) section down a private lane, just a short drive or stroll into town, cafes and the garden centre.

Comprising three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, bathroom and separate toilet, it is perfect for a family.

Living areas are kept cosy by a clean air approved

log fire and heat pump; separate kitchen, laundry, and single garage complete the picture of this home.

There is plenty of space to add another garage or workshop as the section is mainly lawn with some perimeter plantings, the opportunities here are endless.

This is a reluctant sale due to job transfer; could this be your lucky day?

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Even its name makes you wonder if it’s a joke. Nope. It’s not. rise, as Daryl Holden has discovered.

Pickleball is a sport on the

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tay out of the kitchen.

I hear it all the time and not just at home where my culinary skills generally start and stop with making toast. Bloody good, Gordon Ramsay master chef-like toast though, it has to be said.

The kitchen I’m really referring to is the somewhat bizarrely named no-volley and player danger zone area close to the net in a weird, but hell of a fun sport called pickleball. Yes, you read it right. Pickleball.

It’s a sport on the rise in Ashburton and all over the planet. It’s a combination of tennis, badminton and table tennis.

It’s played on a badminton-sized court with a low net like tennis. Players wield a paddle that’s smaller than a tennis racquet, but larger than a table tennis bat. You smack a wiffle-type plastic ball back and forth in singles and doubles. Well, the good players do that anyway. Me, I’m a newbie, still finding my pickleball feet.

The only thing I’m really good at is feeling frustrated at the addictive soand-so little game. And I’m still trying to work out where on earth its quirky, playful name came from.

Apparently, the game has its roots in the United States where in 1965 a guy named it after his dog Pickles, who would grab the ball during their games and run off with it.

Nobody really knows how the name emerged but somehow it fits.

What I do know is that in the past few years pickleball has moved from a social get-together for the 40-plus sector – causing some cheeky sods to label it boomer ball – to becoming a serious deal for people of all ages, especially in the US. Since 2014, registered playing numbers in the States have almost doubled, stopping not far short of New Zealand’s total population at 4.2 million last year.

And internationally, players are being drawn to it at such a rate that

Pickleball power: Ashburton pickleball players set for the winter classic national championship event at the EA Networks Centre this weekend are (from left): Shyamal Ram, Jane Brosnahan, Tessa McCann and Murray Kerr. there are even whispers that it could become an Olympic sport. Don’t laugh. If breakdancing can become an Olympic sport, why not pickleball?

And if the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP) gets its way, it will certainly be in the Olympics.

Established in 2010, the IFP’s goal is to make pickleball ubiquitous around the world. And it’s well on the way.

In less than a decade, IFP country membership has mushroomed to 50plus members, including, of course, New Zealand.

In New Zealand, Ashburton’s adopt-

ed American, Ruben Garcia, is the man in charge. Let’s call him Mr Pickleball. He’s Pickleball New Zealand’s president.

He’s also the brains behind the sport in Ashburton and the Mid Canterbury Winter Classic Pickleball Tournament, which is New Zealand’s national championship in disguise.

The second classic is on at the EA Networks Centre this weekend, starting on Friday night and with 253 games being played over three days.

It’s drawn impressive numbers, with 126 entries easily making it the

biggest pickleball tournament nationally.

The oldest and youngest entries are Ashburton players, with John Roy 76 years young and Ashton Cromie the baby in the field at just 12.

They’ll be mixing it with the best – and don’t be fooled by their age.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that this is a sport anyone can play.

Some way better than others.

And they’re the ones who never go into the kitchen but sneakily and cleverly drag you in to make you lose points. They know who they are.

They’re on my kitchen hit list.

The big event What: Mid Canterbury Winter Classic Pickleball Tournament Where: EA Networks Centre, Ashburton When: Friday, 5pm to 9pm. Saturday, 8.30am to 5pm. Sunday, 9am, with prizegiving at 4pm.

How many entries: 126. That’s 54 females, 72 males.

Oldest and youngest: Ashburton’s John Roy, 76, and Ashton Cromie, 12.

How many locals: 23 from Ashburton.

How many games will be played: 253 Is the tournament a big deal: Sure is. It’s basically the pickleball national championships under another name.

What events: Singles and doubles in open and super (60+) open categories.

Prize money: Up to $1500 will be shared among gold medal competition winners Can spectators come along? Sure can. And it’s free to watch.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 15, 2021

Ashburton Golf Club

dorp and Trevor Nish; Over 70s Peter & Henry Marriott.

Coming up: Bastille Day in Christchurch 18 July, Lochlea 28th July, Ashburton Triples 7th August, Canterbury Triples (here) 8th August.

We are looking for a Tournament Director, so if you have an interest in our sport or no longer play, please contact Marion Harrison.

A beautiful day last Saturday saw a good field take to the Brandon. The top two games were the finals of the president trophy and plate.

Richard McKernan must owe me a beer after tipping against him every round; he carried on his great form beating Josh Coyle in a pulsating trophy final, and Barry Jury snuck ahead of Dave Hampton to lift the plate. Well done to the winners and everyone else who took part.

In the stableford round, the scores were a bit down on last week’s, but Gaby Jansen led the way with a solid 38 points just pipping a gaggle of others on 37.

This Saturday we have round 4 of club champs qualifying. Stroke round off the blue tees.

It is also an RMF Silva cup scoring game and the grading round for the club champs. So, whichever grade you are in after Saturday’s game is the grade you will stay in right the way through the champs.

Get yourself down to the course and give it a bash.

Good luck and good golfing.

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Ashburton Lions

President Roger Paterson welcomed all members to the first meeting of the new Lions year. He extended a warm welcome back to Lion Colin Jowers.

Graham Smith reported on the Big Smoke vs Rural Folk evening, held on Saturday June 26. It was a very successful evening.

Congratulations to the BSRF organising committee for a job well done.

This year’s recipients were Lives Worth Living and the Big Little Theatre Company. The evening was also a tribute to Rex Whiting, who passed away in March this year. He was to co-ordinate this year’s BSRF evening. President Roger extended thanks to Jeff King who did a great job taking over the event.

Lions Chevrons were presented to Tony Adams and Colin Morgan for 10 years of service, along with Murray Bonnington and Stephen Thomas for 15 years of service.

A membership key was awarded to Roger Paterson for introducing two members

The teams who competed in the very successful Big Smoke v Rural Folk evening last month which was held by the Ashburton Lions. in the last 12 months.

Garth Bateup inducted our newest member Michael Wells. Michael was introduced to Lions by Peter Kennard.

Rev. Bob Dorans gave a three-minute speech about his life. He shared memories of frozen milk at primary school and eating turnips on his way home. At 16 he wanted to be an astrophysicist and a priest.

Working with children appealed, so he did his teacher training.

Bob spent ten years working in a residential school for children with management difficulties.

Bob was ordained to the Newcastle-upon-Tyne diocese. Bob moved to NZ in 2008, and is now involved in local churches as an Anglican minister.

Tony Adams provided the Thought for the Day prior to dinner.

Manny Sim introduced our guest speaker, owner of the Gluyas Motors dealership Peter Gluyas.

He talked about the recent electric vehicle debate and the various types of electric or hybrid vehicles.

Peter believes that for Ashburton people who want to travel further afield, electric vehicles may not best serve their needs.

He acknowledged the need for the government to address the carbon emissions issue, but this, in Peter’s mind will be phased in too quickly.

Peter shared archived photographs of the early days of the business, which has been on the present site since 1929.

Peter kept us well entertained with various anecdotes of his career as well as his love of sailing, including a trip to Antarctica.

The playhouse raffle will be on again this year, the 20th year that President Roger has made the playhouse.

The members voted to sponsor the replacement of the Work and Income memorial monument at Ashburton Community House.

Ashburton MSA Petanque

Representatives of local charities at a social gathering under the auspices of the Pakeke Lions of Ashburton Charitable Trust.

Members are still keen to turn up on Tuesdays and Thursdays to play petanque in the cold.

We recently had a working bee to tidy up the pistes and gardens, once again a good turnout.

Planning is in hand for our 10-year anniversary which will be celebrated in March 2022. All past and present members are welcome to attend. Please contact the Club to register.

Recent tournaments: Silver Tray Challenge, no local winners; Club Doubles won by Colin Jones and Marion Harrison; Under 70s, Neville Bens-

The July meeting held at Bev’s home at Lake Hood was preceded by lunch.

3 members travelled to Timaru for the recent Ovarian Cancer Awareness Meeting held in Timaru.

Jill gave us an overview of the day.

There are five gynaecological cancers which take the life, on average, of one New Zealand woman every 48 hours and only one is detected by a smear test.

With the bad weather further south, the third speaker of the day was to be by Zoom but was not a successful connection. She was to speak on the use of K9 Detector dogs.

Members supplied afternoon tea to the Hinds Ploughing Match in June.

Lynnford members assisted in the delivery of food to homes in the rural areas affected by the recent floods. Regional meeting 23 July at Timaru. 5th August at Judith’s home 1.30pm.

Provincial Annual General meeting to be held Friday 13 August 1pm.

Annual General Meeting. Ngaire Brown was once again our chairperson.

Bev read her Annual Report and once again the Branch has been busy this past year with visits to St. Luke’s Church in Hinds and a bus trip to Leeston.

Speakers on Scouting, Ashburton Council.

Andrew Wilson from Heartland Bank talked us through Internet Banking and John McDonald on living in Russia and learning the language.

We celebrated our 85th birthday with a luncheon with present and past members at the Lake House.

The Election of Officers was a quick affair with all Officers returned unopposed.

President, Bev Bagrie; Secretary Jill Geddes; Treasurer Rosaleen Moore.

Pakeke Lions Of Ashburton Charitable Trust

The Club invited representatives of the local Charities, for an afternoon tea, those attending were Mandy Casey, Annie Bonifant, Mid-Canterbury Cancer Foundation, Rose Keen Idea Services (IHC), Heather O’Hara, Jane Ellis, Ashburton Riding for the Disabled, Elain Valenda, Symon O’Reilly, Ashburton St John Shuttle, Tony Todd, Ashburton Hospice, Ron Creswell, Ashburton College, Sandy McNeil, Ashburton College Special Needs Students, with Club President Jim Martin and Treasurer Peter O’Neill.

A pleasant one-hour social gathering was enjoyed by all attending.

Donations made to these and other Charites through the year totalling $19,366.00.

We would like to thank the people who supported our projects through the year, without your support we would not be able to support the organisations we have.

Professor Paul Dalziel

U3A Ashburton

Professor Paul Dalziel, Professor of Economics, from the AERU at Lincoln University, spoke on “Wellbeing Economics in post-Covid New Zealand”.

New emphases in Economics have now equal opportunity for people to realise their potential, rather than finance.

Economics has always been about wellbeing.

We live on a finite planet and cannot support infinite growth of consumption of natural resources.

Humans influence global issues of widespread greenhouse impacts.

Recent economic growth has come with greater wealth inequality.

The globally important Stiglitz-Sen-Fitoussi Commission 2019 on Measures of Economic Performance and Social Progress’s key message is to shift emphasis from economic production to measuring people’s wellbeing.

NZ’s Marilyn Waring championed women’s voices to be heard and measured in our GDP. Our Public Health Policy, and the Economic Policy, ensure people have income, allowing the circular flow of economic activity, from households through to firms, with work and income, spending and production continuing.

Savings, the finance sector and Investment are still involved.

We are part of the International Wellbeing Economy Alliance https://wellbeingeconomy.org/.

We promote wellbeing but our country can struggle to make progress.

Our July 27 meeting speaker will be Natalie Baird, University of Canterbury, speaking on “Refugees and New Zealand Law”.

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SPORTS RESULTS ■■ Bridge

Ashburton Bridge Club

Monday Evening July 5, B & C Ladder: N/S 1st Bruce Leighton & Paul Leadley, 2nd Bernie Jopson & Janine Havis, 3rd Georgina Black & Kathy Dunn.

E/W 1st George Brown & David Fisher, 2nd Jeff Williamson & Dee Murdoch, 3rd =Lynnette Adams & Ray Stevenson and Mary Bruce & Bev Blair.

Tuesday Evening –July 6, A Ladder: 1st Rewa Kyle & Peter Wilson, 2nd Trish & Pe-

ter Downward, 3rd Audrey & Jim Rooney, 4th John & Margaret Shearer, 5th Maureen & Bill Kolkman, 6th David Sewell & Debbie Seddon-Sewell.

Wednesday July 7, Valetta Trophy: N/S 1st Kay Robb & Sue Rosevear, 2nd Beth McIlraith & Maree Moore, 3rd Bev Turton & Peter Downward. E/W 1st John Shearer & John Fechney, 2nd Val Palmer & Ian Doel, 3rd Margaret Shearer & John Irwin.

Thursday July 8, Duplicate: N/S 1st Leigh Wackrow & Audrey Rooney, 2nd Trish Downward & Kate White, 3rd Kay Robb

& Rosemary McLaughlin. E/W 1st David Sewell & John Fechney, 2nd Sue Rosevear & Ian Doel, 3rd Pat Jordan & Eric Parr.

July 9, Waireka Tournament: Grade 3, N/S 1st Ian Doel & Derek Newton, E/W 1st Roy Keeling & Mervyn Jones. Grade 2 N/S 1st John & Margaret Shearer, E/W 1st Jill Brown & Maureen Kolkman. Grade 1 N/S 1st Maryke Blignault & John Fechney, E/W 1st Pat Jordan & Jim Rooney (winners overall).

■■ Golf

Methven Golf Club

(03) 307 7691 midcanty@cancercwc.org.nz Mackenzie Centre, 122 Kermode Street, Ashburton, 7700

9 Hole, July 9. Stroke and Hatem holes: Annette Maw 53-21-32 Hatem 34, Barbara Duffy 56-23-33 Hatem 34, Kevin Thompson 50-15-35 Hatem 34, Alister Goodwin 56-18-38 Hatem 34. PGG Wrightson Best Player Annette Maw. Methven Travel 2nd Shot Adrienne Goodwin.

■■ Rugby

Mid Canterbury

Results Saturday July 10, 2021 Seniors – Watters Cup Week 4: Hampstead 18 Celtic 19, Methven 33 Southern 42.

Rakaia – bye.

Senior B: Semi-Finals: Methven 29 Mt Somers 28, Celtic 28 Allenton 36 Colts Combined - July 8 2021: BDI Seniors 27 Celtic 37, July 10 2021: Ashley 83 Methven Combined 0. Lincoln Hampstead/Southern – default.

1st XV Miles Toyota Championship: St Andrews 97 Mid Canterbury Combined 5 Under 18 Combined: MCRU Alps 21 Mackenzie 21.

Under 16 Combined: Waihora 31 MCRU Plains 15, Lincoln 37 MCRU Alps 17 Under 14.5 Combined: Darfield 24 MCRU Plains 70, Leeston 55 MCRU Alps 19, Rolleston 12 Methven 53.

DRAWS ■■ Rugby

Mid Canterbury Rugby

Saturday July 17 2021 Seniors – Watters Cup Week 5 Celtic v Rakaia, Celt1, 2:45 pm Glenn Peddie – AR1 Simon Bennett - AR2 Mike Southby Methven v Hampstead, Meth1, 1 pm Kalifa Faalogo – AR1 Jeremy Robinson – AR2 Tololima Senetenari. Southern bye.

Senior B – Methven v Allenton, Meth1 2.45 pm Nathan Forbes – AR1 Charlie Kelland – AR2 Tololima Senetenari.

Colts Combined: Celtic v Ashley, 1:00 pm Celtic1 Simon Bennett – AR1 Geoff Barr – AR2 Mike Southby. Methven v Darfield, Methv2, 1:00pm Joc O’Connor.

All other grades: No rugby due to School Holidays.

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RightonTrack Guardian racing

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 15, 2021

Mid Canterbury’s horse and dog racing action

Mid Canterbury strong selected for the championship. They’ll drive in five special races over both tonight and then Sunday, with the winner the driver with the most accumulated points from those five races.

Traditionally six races would be held, but due to a lack of nominations, one race was removed from the programme.

Morrison has nabbed two nice drives to kick start the championship tonight in Pro Surfer and the impressive debutant, Sheeza Artist.

The latter was the horse which gave Ricky May his 3000th career driving win in New Zealand a fortnight ago.

O’Reilly drives the capable The Naenae Express in the first heat of the series, and will be looking for a little luck from the inside of the second row, and then she partners Take After Me later in the night following his excellent second placing last week.

Wins over this weekend still count toward the over-

Matt Markham Local harness racing identities Sarah O’Reilly and John Morrison will be two of the more focal points of interest this weekend as the New Zealand Junior Drivers’ Championships is held in Christchurch.

The low-flying duo currently sit atop the national premiership with just a few weeks remaining in the season, and it’s Morrison who holds a six-win advantage heading into this weekend.

But the premiership counts for very little this weekend, with every junior driver striving to be a part of the series that is held each year near the end of the season.

Drivers compete for points throughout the season with the top six drivers from both the South and North Island

John Morrison Age: 23 Season Wins: 57 Employer: Self-employed Favourite Horse: Time In A Bottle Career Highlight: Winning the

Darren DeFilippi Memorial and finishing second at the Jewels with Life’s A Beach.

Biggest danger in the champs: Everyone.

Person you look up to: Ricky May.

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Sarah O’Reilly Age: 21 Season Wins: 51 Employer: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety Favourite Horse: Striking Gladiator,

or Sugar Me

Career Highlight: Winning the junior champs and Australasian Young Drivers.

Biggest danger in the champs:

Whoever gets the best drives.

Person you look up to: My Dad and Sam Ottley.

NZ Metro harness Today at Addington Raceway

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all premiership, so there’s an extra carrot dangled there for both Morrison and O’Reilly over the course of the two days of racing.

Outside of the championship, Morrison looks to have a particularly strong book of drives tonight, including his own pacer, Harrison, who was a 10-length winner when last produced at Timaru.

Add him to Copperhead Rose, Tiger Taylor and the very much in-form Time In A Bottle, and a good night could well be in store for the two-time-defending premiership champion.

O’Reilly has some firepower of her own though, too.

She drives the very exciting Sugar Me later in the night for her employers, Cran and Chrissie Dalgety, and the pair will start from the inside of the front line.

After tonight’s action, the group will return to Addington on Sunday for the final three heats of the championship.

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R T May 5 85654 Songbird 6 000x0 Donegal Carrickfin R L Houghton 7 300x9 Kansas City Jim

Gemma Thornley R7 AVON CITY FORD HANDICAP TROT $15,000 K M Barron 8 8x774 Bolzano 2600m 20:28 Sheree Tomlinson 1 0x073 Zsa Zoe Sheree Tomlinson 9 7x0x0 Stephs Boy J F Curtin 10 30538 Invisible Girl 2 72514 Boyz Invasion M G Heenan 11 7800 Honour Scroll

Kerryn Tomlinson C J Defilippi 3 29815 With Ice 12 82103 Artatac 4 31232 Chief Of Staff T M Williams Alana Cameron 13 32433 Fancy 5 15213 Time In A Bottle John Morrison 14 97x15 Itz To The Macs S J Ottley 6 480x6 Monkey’s Way J Herbert J R Dunn 7 82872 Woodstone Matt Markham’s Addington Selections

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1 x706x Total Eclipse M P Jones 2 0x U R The One T S Chmiel 3 5 Still Grinnin 4 88422 Tiger Taylor John Morrison Craig D Thornley 5 63075 Rosies Terror Sarah O’Reilly 5 The Matriarch R T May R6 FIXINE FOR EQUINE MOBILE PACE $15,000 6 M J Williamson 7 445 Helen Of Troy 1980m 19:55 8 78x Sweet Affinity J W Cox 1 2121 Sugar Me Sarah O’Reilly J R Dunn 9 Daisy Duke

2 x2537 Down To The Bone T M Williams J F Curtin 3 21318 Smokin Annie R9 FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MOBILE PACE $10,000 4 4157x Wecandream S R Mcnally 1980m 21:27 5 39163 Rockntommy Rulz Ben Hope 1 53070 Markham Eyre Ben Hope 6 x9336 Copperhead Rose John Morrison 2 00x60 Serious Moonlite Craig D Thornley S J Ottley 7 3442 Mogul 3 2600x Five Star General J R Dunn 8 8x512 Somekindawonderful J R Dunn 4 x9442 Kowhai Magic T S Chmiel 0x460 40 0030x 700x5

M3 Christchurch dogs

Lincoln Skipper Race 3: Hurricane Hill, Excuse My French, Rogie Falls, Sundon’s Flyer Race 4: Sheeza Artist, Vesnina, She’s A Dagg, Reflectionsofmylife Race 5: Socrates, Yankee Jay, Proteus, Archie Race 6: Sugar Me, Copperhead Rose, That Alexander Guy, Suzie Rocks Race 7: Chief Of Staff, Time In A Bottle, Woodstone, Monkey’s Way Race 8: Tiger Taylor, Daisy Duke, U R The One, The Matriarch Race 9: Steph’s Boy, Markham Eyre, Kohwai Magic, Five Star General BEST BET: Takemybreathaway (Race 2) VALUE: Steph’s Boy (Race 9)

Today at Addington Raceway

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 15, 2021

Senior B final relocated Matt Markham

Hard at work: Gavin Green, Paul Wylie and James Reid were among those that got stuck in and got part of the Mountain Bike Ashburton track back up and running.

PHOTO MADDISON GOURLAY

Bike track on road to recovery Maddison Gourlay Mountain Bike Ashburton are pleased with the outcome of a recent working bee and that more of the track can be opened up to the public.

“There is still more to do, but over the weekend we got what we wanted to get done,” Mountain Bike Ashburton president James Reid said.

The mountain bike tracks

run beside the river and were severely damaged during the rainfall at the beginning of last month.

After a very successful first working bee on June 26, the club were able to open up the tracks between Trevors Road and State Highway 1.

The objective of the weekend’s working bee was to open up more of the track, or at least fill in holes, smooth the track a bit and make sure it was in a good condition to dry out more, Reid said.

“It is still wet, sticky and rough in some places that are now open.

“While the track is open-

ing up there is still a lot of work ahead to get things back to the state they were in before,” Reid said.

Reid said that as soon as everyone got to the end of Melrose Road at 9am on Saturday, people immediately spread out and got down to work.

With more than 30 people heavily involved in the working bee on Saturday, the group managed to open part of the track one way from Melrose Road to the Mountain Bike Ashburton Skills Park.

There is a large portion of the track that people can

use, as long as they are careful with the condition of the track and are aware it is currently not at the same standard it was before the floods, he said.

While much of the section close to the river is still under review on when it will be open again, due to the severe damage the track will need to undergo some serious work, Reid said.

“We won’t be able to do a working bee for a couple of weeks because we need to get in machinery to sort parts of the track out.

“Once that is done we can go from there,” he said.

A re-jig of the draw for this weekend’s Senior B final will see the match played at Methven, and not the Ashburton Showgrounds as initially intended.

Mid Canterbury’s Rugby Administration Committee met to discuss the issue, and it was determined that instead of playing the standalone match at the Showgrounds, that it would be moved to a more populated venue.

Methven finished top of the standings in the competition and therefore they were elected to host the final, where they will play Allenton.

“It’s the best outcome in what was a reasonably tricky situation,” Mid Canterbury rugby boss, Ian Patterson, said. “At the start of the season we had eight teams and we’d aligned the competition to finish alongside the Watters Cup, but we ended up losing a team, which has ultimately cost us a few weeks and brought things forward.”

Patterson said a lot of avenues were looked at, but ultimately wanting the match to be played in front of as many people as possible became a defining factor – and a sole game at the Showgrounds didn’t fit what was trying to be achieved.

While the match will be played at a different venue than first thought, it is still being given the highest of priority, with the rare situation where it will be played after the Watters Cup match, instead of before.

Methven and Hampstead will do battle in the final round of Watters Cup pool play at 1pm, before the final kicks off at 2.45pm.

“We had to look at things like the possibility of extra time being needed and Hampstead were great and more than willing to play at 1pm, so it’s worked out well.”

Saturday will also see the Colts final played at Celtic. There were no provisions to be able to move that match to the Showgrounds to run alongside the Senior B final, however with competition regulations stating that the final would be played at the club of the highest standing team at the end of the pool play.

The Colts team take on Ashley at 1pm.

Club rugby What: Senior B Final Where: Methven When: 2.45pm, Saturday, July 17.

Who: Methven v Allenton

Bowlers out to chase Paterson glory A battle royale awaits eight of Ashburton’s best indoor bowlers this weekend as they travel over the Southern Alps to compete in the annual Paterson Trophy in Westport.

One of the major representative fixtures in the bowling season, the event sees the eight players from six districts converge for three days of play beginning

Indoor bowls What: Paterson Trophy Where: Westport When: Friday to Sunday Stats: Players will

individually play more than 400 bowls across the course of the weekend, with more than 19,000 bowls played collectively.

tomorrow night and finishing on Sunday afternoon.

Ashburton has a proud history in the event, with the winner eligible to go forward and compete for their zone at the national final, the Welch Trophy later in the season.

All counted six zones across New Zealand will play in the event, with 33 districts represented. Players will play five matches of fours, pairs and singles against their rival districts across the five rounds of play, with each session taking roughly three hours to complete.

Ashburton selectors have named a strong squad for the event, one which features multiple New Zealand representatives and a number of current, or former South Island representatives.

The side is spearheaded by Mat Black Simon Thomas and renowned player Grant Wilson, who will skip the two respective

The Ashburton Indoor Bowls Paterson team (from top left) Colin Gilbert, Geoff Laird (reserve), Julie Thomas, Simon Thomas, Murray Bassett. Bottom: Michael Lawson, Grant Wilson, Mat Bassett, Matt Markham.

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Ashburton sides.

Thomas will be joined by fellow Mat Black, Michael Lawson, former South Island representative Matt Markham and debutant,

Colin Gilbert.

Wilson, who was named a reserve for this year’s South Island side is teamed up with Mat Bassett – a current South Island rep-

resentative, former New Zealand player, Julie Thomas and Murray Bassett who will play off the front.

Tomorrow night will see one round of play completed before three more on Saturday and then the all-important final round on Sunday morning at the completion of which a winner will be found to head to the Welch Trophy, which is this year being held in Hamilton, in early September.

Ashburton players will this weekend come up against adversaries from Canterbury, Marlborough, Nelson, Golden Bay and Motueka and the hosts, the West Coast.

The event wasn’t played in 2020, due to Covid, but Canterbury head into this weekend as the defending champions.

Ashburton won the event in 2018 and travelled to Wellington to compete in the Welch Trophy where they finished third, just five points off winners, Manawatu.

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Daily Diary THURSDAY, JULY 15 9.30am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Ladies exercise class. Please phone 3086817. Ashburton Senior Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

9.30am-11am PARK STREET LINE DANCERS. Join our friendly group for fun low impact dance. St Stephens Church Hall, Park Street.

9.30am-11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Weekly morning games, free racket hire, all welcome. E A Networks Sports complex. River Terrace.

9.30am-12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. We are open every Thursday and Saturday morning,

FRIDAY, JULY 16 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Circuit training in the hall. 48 Allens Road. Allenton.

SATURDAY, JULY 17 7.30am RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. Meet outside frontrunner, Moore Street, runners and walkers, all fitness levels welcome. Coffee and chat at Columbus Cafe afterwards.

9am WINTER FARMERS MARKET. Support our hardy stall holders at the mini market each

SUNDAY, JULY 18 9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Worship service led by Rev Henry Mbambo. 48 Allens Road. Allenton.

9.30am ASHBURTON METHODIST CHURCH. Service led by Rev heather Kennedy. The Chapel at Paterson’s. 530 East Street (Cnr).

73 Burnett St, Ashburton

2021 plus every alternate Tuesday afternoon 3.30pm-5pm. check our fb page for which Tuesday. We are based in the Triangle, 106 Victoria Street.

10am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit Kidz for pre schoolers and caregivers. 48 Allens Road.

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

10.45am MSA TAI CHI. Cost $3 per session. MSA. Havelock Street.

11am STEADY AS YOU GO FALLS PREVENTION.

Exercises designed to strengthen and improve muscles in a supportive environment. Contact Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. This session at Holy Spirit Church.

Thomson Street. Tinwald.

1pm STEADY AS YOU GO FALLS PREVENTION. Exercises designed to strengthen and improve muscles in a supportive environment. Contact Age Concern Ashburton 308 6817. This session at St Stephen’s Church. Park Street. (note new venue).

1pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong, non-counting, beginners welcome. Waireka Clubrooms. Philip Street.

1pm STEADY AS YOU GO FALLS PREVENTION. Exercises designed to strengthen and improve muscles in a supportive environment. Contact Age Concern

Ashburton 308 6817. This session at Buffalo Lodge hall.

Cox Street.

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

1.30pm ASHBURTON MSA PETANQUE CLUB. Social play for beginners and experienced. 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton.

2pm HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH. Afternoon Communion Service followed by a cuppa at Oxford Street. Led by Rev Johanna Warren. 65 Oxford Street.

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

10.30am

ASHBURTON COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. Walking for about 30-40 minutes on Friday’s and Mondays. Meet Walnut Avenue hockey Pavilion.

12pm-2pm ASHBURTON JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. (Signing Centre).

JP available for all signing services on Tuesdays

and Fridays. No appointment necessary. No fee.

Community House. 44 Cass Street.

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

Saturday, different stalls, different weeks.

North end of West Street car park Ashburton.

9am-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Static displays with collections of up to 30 aircraft and memorabilia. Ashburton Airport. Seafield Road.

10am-12pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road.

Tinwald.

10am - 3pm HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH. Craft and Hobby day, displays and demonstrations, all welcome. 65 Oxford Street.

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

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON TEDDY BEAR CLUB. 25th Anniversary display and sales table. Catholic Church Hall, 52 Thomson Street, Tinwald.

1.30pm RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. Runners and walkers, all fitness levels welcome.

Wakanui School Hall.

10am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning worship service led by Rev Eric Mattock, all welcome. Sinclair Centre. Park Street.

10am HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH. Morning worship at Oxford Street, led by Rev Johanna Warren, all welcome. 65 Oxford Street, Ashburton.

10am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH.

Holy Communion. Thomson Street. Services are only held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.

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

Ashburton.

10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

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

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

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DEATHS PULHAM, Dianne Patricia – Unexpectedly at home in Geraldine on Sunday, July 11, 2021 aged 72 years.

Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Rebecca and Damian, and Aden and Veronica. Dearly loved Nan of Indya, Jake, and Alla. A loved sister, aunty, and friend. Messages to, the Pulham Family, c/- PO Box 6035, Ashburton 7742.

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Ashburton Weather

Thursday: Possible early frosts. Brief showers in the morning as SE develop, then some rain in the evening.

Midnight Thursday

Canterbury Plains

MAX

10 MIN 3

Thursday: Possibly frosty to start. Cloud increasing, and brief morning showers as winds tend southeast.

Scattered rain developing later with northeasterlies.

Friday: Scattered rain, more persistent about the foothills, Northeasterlies easing late.

Saturday: Scattered rain, easing to isolated showers.

Southerlies developing.

A ridge of high pressure over the upper North Island moves away to the east on Thursday. A strengthening, moist northwest flow builds over the country through Friday as a low pressure system approaches the South Island from the Tasman Sea. A strong north to northwest flow lies over the North Island tomorrow, while an active trough lies over the South Island.

Around The Region Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Friday: Scattered rain. Northeasterlies, changing northwest late.

MAX

Canterbury High Country

12 MIN 5

Thursday Mountain weather hazards: Snow, Wind, Wind Chill.

Rain about the divide, heavy falls developing overnight. High cloud elsewhere, with scattered rain by evening. Snow to 1400m. Wind at 1000m: NW severe gale 100 km/h, easing to gale 70 km/h in the afternoon N of the Rakaia River, and to 40 km/h elsewhere. Wind at 2000m: NW severe gale 110 km/h, easing to gale 65 km/h S of Arthur’s Pass by midday.

Freezing level: 1800m; 1500m in the south later.

Friday

12 5 15 7 14 6 Mountain weather hazards: Rain, Snow, Wind, 10 6 14 8 13 6 Wind Chill.

Rain with heavy falls, especially about the divide, 11 4 13 6 13 4 easing in the south later, snow to 1800m at times.

9 5 14 7 13 5 Wind at 1000m: NW rising to severe gale 140 km/h for 10 5 11 7 10 7 a time. Wind at 2000m: NW rising to severe gale 9 3 10 2 12 4 150 km/h for a time. Freezing level: 2200m.

For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2021 Compiled by Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

Saturday: Scattered rain, easing to isolated showers. Northerlies dying out, southerlies developing later.

MAX 12 MIN

Readings to 4pm Wednesday

Ashburton Airport Temp °C Maximum 12.9 Minimum -4.1 Grass min -8.8 24hr Rain mm 0.0 13.6 Month to date NE 17 Wind km/h Strongest gust 12:36pm Sun hrs on Tue 8.6 82.5 Month to date

Methven 12.8 -1.9 – – – – – – –

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 11.5 10.5 -5.0 -4.7 -9.9 – 0.2 0.0 5.2 7.0 NE 22 N 15 12:37pm 1:55pm 8.5 – 90.4 –

Tides, Sun and Moon Thursday

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Friday

Saturday

Ashburton H 7:28am 7:53pm 8:22am 8:47pm 9:18am 9:43pm Mouth L 1:20am 1:38pm 2:10am 2:30pm 3:03am 3:26pm Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

H L H L

7:38am 1:24am 7:12am 1:04am

7:55pm 1:41pm 7:37pm 1:22pm

8:26am 2:12am 8:06am 1:54am

8:45pm 2:31pm 8:31pm 2:14pm

9:16am 3:02am 9:02am 2:47am

9:37pm 3:25pm 9:27pm 3:10pm

8:01am 5:18pm 8:00am 5:18pm 8:00am 5:19pm 11:07am 10:39pm 11:31am 11:50pm 11:54am

first qtr Jul 17

full Jul 24

last qtr Aug 1

new Aug 9

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FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sports wrap

calling time on a week of sport

Westport is calling

Michael Lawson will prove a critical figure if Ashburton Indoor Bowls are to claim glory this weekend against five other districts from the top half of the South Island in the Paterson Trophy in Westport.

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