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hard to swallow Don’t be fooled by how the water looks in Katie Berry’s glass, with daughter Frankie Ridgen watching on. The water in Methven is undrinkable, dirty and unhygienic. Now Berry and others have had enough of Methven’s ongoing water supply issues. “..we’re not getting the basic human rights that we’re entitled to.”

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 22, 2021

Mayor ‘not comfortable’ Brown grapples with Three Waters proposal

But those waters also appear to be murky following the conference as mayors discussed their rights to opt out of the proposed reforms.

Brown said he was getting a sense that a mandate could be in the reckoning.

“The Minister (Nanaia Mahuta) never said that it’s not going to be voluntary, but she hasn’t said it is going to be either,” he said.

“She’s silent on it.”

A $2.5 billion funding package “to support local government transition through the reforms” was outlined in a joint statement

by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Mahuta.

Brown was not prepared to label the incentive a bribe for councils.

“Sweetner is probably a better word . . . bribe’s probably a bit harsh,” he said.

“The devil will be in the detail.”

Adam Burns Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown admits the recent Local Government conference brought him no further comfort around impending water reform decisions.

Furthermore, there’s doubt as to whether the Three Waters proposal would be voluntary or enforced by the Government.

Three Waters is the Government’s proposal on how to improve regulation and supply of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater.

It’s the biggest shake-up of water and sewage infrastructure in generations.

Proposals to merge infrastructure into four regional entities was one of the key topics during last week’s LGNZ conference in Blenheim.

When asked if he was feeling more comfortable on the pro-

Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown says there is still some uncertainty around the Government’s water reforms following the LGNZ conference in Blenheim last week.

PHOTO MADDISON GOURLAY posals following the conference, Brown said “not really”.

“I haven’t committed either

way as to whether to go in or to stay out,” he said.

“Listening to the people of Ash-

Bulk govt reforms ‘becoming excessive’ Adam Burns There are growing concerns from Neil Brown that the Government’s multi-reform approach is bordering on overkill.

Local councils are continuing to absorb numerous proposals of reforming various sectors – everything from three waters, health, resource management and local government.

Brown said the mass overhauls was the key takeaway from last week’s Local Government NZ (LGNZ) conference and AGM in Blenheim last week.

“There’s a lot of reforms going on

and a lot of money being splashed around,” he said.

With community leaders throughout the regions already struggling to get their heads around Three Waters, Brown feared the raft of reforms on the table was becoming excessive.

“It’s just too much at one time and moving too fast,” he said.

“That’s the feeling among the mayors.”

A mayors’ taskforce was also covered off during Saturday’s AGM which focuses on job growth for people under 25.

Latest figures from the Ministry of Social Development indicates that the number of registered job seekers has nearly tripled in the past eight years.

Brown said he would be crunching the numbers around this age group for the Ashburton District.

CBD progress: Moore Street closed Jonathan Leask The intersection of Moore and East Streets is now closed as part of the $15 million Ashburton CBD Revitalisation Project.

The traffic lights at the corner of Havelock and East Streets are back in action.

A smaller short-term signal has been installed on the south-east corner of the intersection so it can be fully open to traffic and pedestrians, which is to allow the contractors to move on to the intersection of Moore and East streets.

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“As long as we have that choice it’ll be good.”

Neil McCann said the temporary short signal would be replaced by a permanent cantilevered signal when some adjustments were made.

“The intersection has been shut to through traffic on Havelock Street for five weeks and it is important the rest of the programmed work be able to continue.”

Work started at the last of the major intersections, East and Moore Streets, on Tuesday.

The railway line section of Moore Street between East Street and West Street/SH1 will be closed to traffic and pedestrians for about four weeks while this last intersection is upgraded.

Traffic will still be able to travel north and south along East Street with stop/go personnel in place during the daytime to let vehicles through a single lane.

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Mum: ‘Basic human rights’ lacking Adam Burns A frustrated Methven mother of two says the town’s inability to provide basic water and hygiene needs is putting her family “at breaking point”.

Tensions are boiling over out west around the town’s water supply as a seven-day boil water notice extension has added to community woes.

Mother and business owner Katie Berry is facing daily struggles, including an inability to bathe her two young daughters properly.

“I can’t shower or bath the kids because they drink the water,” she said.

“I don’t want to shower them because the water is brown.”

Floodwaters, jam-packed with sediment following the weekend’s South Island floods, have been saturating intake galleries, prompting further precautions from the Ashburton District Council.

Boil water notices have become a typical occurrence Methven over the past few years and the patience of residents was starting to run dry.

Methven mother Katie Berry with daughter Frankie, 2. She says the constant water issues in the town were “frustrating” and like “living in a Third World country”.

PHOTO ADAM BURNS 210721-AB-2570 Berry and her fiance Brendon were making multiple daily trips to a water tanker parked in the middle of town.

“It’s been a massive pain in the arse,” she said.

“When I’m picking up the kids at 5 o’clock at night and it’s dark,

Afterwards, one of the parents would trek out to a water tanker – sometimes as late as 10pm – for a second run to stock up for the next day.

“We’re not on a farm so we don’t have these huge tank containers, which you fill up and it lasts us a week, our container lasts us a day.

“We have bottles lined up in the kitchen.”

And now she has to deal with eight-month-old daughter Evie becoming sick, her mother fearing it was a result of rinsing her bottle under the tap in the middle of the night.

“In 24 hours, she had diarrhoea and has been vomiting – it might be timing, but I feel like it might be connected.”

The family has been in the town for two years, but with Methven’s water headaches and a 10.79 per cent rates increase, Berry is having doubts around their future in the town.

“Now that we’re paying upwards of $700 a quarter on our rates, we’re not getting the basic human rights that we’re entitled to.”

and then I have to go pick up the container which takes another 20 minutes, or more if there is a queue.”

Methven ‘like living in the Third World’ Adam Burns Anger and embarrassment is simmering for Methven business owners around the town’s shoddy water supply that’s been described as “like living in the Third World”.

In what is peak season for the Mid Canterbury alpine town, there are fears its reputation would be tarnished as out of towners are served water in plastic bottles.

Ski Time’s Pete Wood said it

was a bad look in a busy period when you were trying to attract visitors and investment into Methven.

“We need to be able to address it somehow as going down to a tanker three or four times a day isn’t ideal.”

Brinkley Village general manager Paul Creswick said the council needed to figure out what was going on. The accommodation provider has more than 200 guests and was having to dish out bottled water to visitors.

“I get the cost of infrastructure, but you expect to turn the tap on and get fresh water,” he said.

“What’s going on here is a joke.

“It’s ridiculous. We are like a Third World country.”

Residents connected to the Methven and Methven-Springfield water schemes are facing at least another week of boiling water due to sediment-infected flood water infiltrating intake galleries following the weekend’s South Island floods.

The Ashburton District Council was considering a report on the planned Methven water supply upgrade next week, including the possibility of expediting this work. “(The) council agrees that this situation is not acceptable and needs to change,” council infrastructure group services manager Neil McCann said.

Brinkley Village general manager Paul Creswick has described the water issues in Methven as laughable.

PHOTO ADAM BURNS 210721-AB-2606

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Donations from Methven’s heart Maddison Gourlay Barbara and Barry Wackwitz thought they would fill their car boot with items to take to flood-ravaged people in need in Westport, but the Methven community have stunned them with their support.

The Methven couple have property in Westport and headed there today to set it up for those left homeless after the recent devastating floods.

The one-in-a-hundred-year Westport flood forced 2000 people – half the town – to evacuate and many could be homeless for months.

The couple wanted to help and asked for good donations on a Methven Facebook page.

“We are so overwhelmed by the amount of generosity in

Methven,’’ said Barbara Wackwitz, who considers Westport a second home.

“I thought people might just have dropped the odd duvet in and we would only have a boot full.’’

They’ve received clothes, blankets, children’s toys, and baby clothes. The couple have been so inundated with donations that they now have to take their caravan to the coast.

They also had to remove the back seats from their car to fit everything in. Sadly, they still have to leave some donated goods behind, so a second trip to Westport was planned for early August to cater for a donation windfall that they still cannot believe.

“I was at work all day [Tuesday] and Barry left the house for three hours,’’ Barbara said.

“When he got back, our porch was full of donations. That’s how generous the Methven community is.’’

Right – Barbara and Barry with their caravan full of donations as well as many more donations that they will not have room in their car to take all the donations they were given over the last couple of days.

Free lunch for nearly 1000 local children Malcolm Hopwood

Jo Taylor stocks the new Kai for Kids refrigerator with food, ready for the new term next week.

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By the end of the year almost 1000 youngsters will receive a warm lunch.

Kai for Kids, established by Jo Taylor last year, has received $56,675 from Advance Ashburton to purchase new equipment and extend its meals to three more schools.

Already the organisation provides lunches to nearly 600 children but, with the additional funding, can introduce the programme to Hinds School, Ashburton Intermediate and possibly Ashburton Christian School.

Taylor, who is chair of the Board of Trustees, is studying for a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Aberdeen, and last year investigated the nutritional needs of Mid Canterbury children.

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She read of a pilot programme in the North Island which provided healthy lunches for children in schools but thought “it would take too long to get here”.

In conversation with Netherby principal, Phil Wheeler, she ran a pilot programme at the school and then, with funding from the government’s Free and Healthy Lunch School Programme, extended it to Hampstead and Chertsey schools.

“I read that one in five children in New Zealand are living in an insecure environment where there’s no guarantee they’ll receive three meals a day,” she said.

“Local figures aren’t available but Mid Canterbury would be similar.”

Taylor met with school principals who told her of children coming to school with no lunches or very little or only a packet of jelly crystals.

“That was all that was available in the cupboard at home,” she said.

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and offer a range of food to ensure children are getting a good balance of nutrients in each meal.

“We decided to make it a universal programme where every child received a meal and there was no stigma attached,” Taylor said.

“If youngsters brought their own food, we’d encourage them to try a Kai for Kids lunch first and then eat their own if they were still hungry.”

Taylor “couldn’t be more delighted and grateful to Advance Ashburton for supporting my vision and the children of Mid Canterbury”.

“Without the grant we couldn’t have extended the programme.”

Kai for Kids is also preparing a pilot programme to provide cooking lessons for families and to establish an urban farm at Trott’s Gardens where they can grow their own food.

Taylor said it would complete a circle where Kai for Kids could grow their own food, teach families how to cook and provide lunches for school children.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 22, 2021

Domestic tourism filling the void Mt Hutt on course for record winter

The Mt Hutt Ski Area is on track for another record season as domestic tourism continues to fill the gap of international tourism for a second straight winter.

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the void. winter and that is having a flow“We have had a pretty strong on effect.

Jonathan start to winter despite the bubBrinkley Village general manble,” Mt Hutt Ski Area manager, ager Paul Creswick lost a lot of Leask James McKenzie, said. bookings from Australian can“Last year we enjoyed a stellar cellations, but said the continstart to what was a record-break- ued domestic market has filled ing season and this year we are the void.

No international tourists, no actually ahead of last year and “People are a bit reticent to worries. into a record start to the season jump on a plane and go to AusMt Hutt Ski Area is tracking again which is great for the dis- tralia in case they get stuck, so towards a record-breaking sea- trict as well as Mt Hutt.” it’s like last winter with New son and businesses in Methven A skifield that usually relies Zealanders all staying in New are busy despite the ongoing ab- heavily on domestic patronage Zealand, Creswick said. sence of international tourists.

“We were disappointed to lose anyway, McKenzie said they The trans-Tasman travel bub- have noticed the impact of the a lot of Australian bookings, but ble has burst with travel from trans-Tasman bubble bursting. those vacancies were taken up Australian in a state of flux with “We have seen a reduction by New Zealanders. rising case numbers and state with probably half the number “We have had a lot of people lockdowns, while New Zealand’s of Australians than expected, from the North Island who had borders are closed to the rest of certainly not as many as we had never been to Methven before.” the world.

Ski Time’s Peter Wood said the hoped – but more than last year While no tourists are coming obviously.” increase in domestic tourism in, they aren’t getting out either The region’s major tourist at- and decrease in international and domestic tourism is filling traction is having a booming tourists due to the bubble situa-

tion is something that isn’t likely to change anytime soon.

“I think Covid will be around for a while, so we need to expect a bit of fluctuation, but the Kiwis are still coming in droves,” Wood said.

“They can’t go overseas so might as well spend their money somewhere and we are fortu-

Customers switch power suppliers Malcolm Hopwood TrustPower has lost 300 customers or 10 per cent of Mid Canterbury people who use the electricity retailer in the past 12 months.

In the past, TrustPower had 100 per cent of local consumers but, according to EA Networks, “has not reduced prices as other retailers in the market have”.

EA Networks is continuing

to encourage customers to shop around for the best deals in electricity.

EA Networks is a retailer, but supplies the infrastructure and lines that connect the power to its 20,000 customers in Mid Canterbury.

“We’re a co-op and the best ways to serve customers is to find the best electricity deals for them,” chief executive Roger Sutton said.

He said consumers should visit the Consumer New Zealand site – www.powerswitch. org.nz – to ensure they’re on the best plan.

The front runners on its leaderboard for July 2021, are

Roger Sutton Energy Online ($1971 per annum), Ecotricity ($2047pa) and Powershop ($2060pa).

Sutton said that the best deal depends on a customer’s particular useage.

“For example someone who uses a lot of hot water or electric heating will find one retailer better than the other,” he said.

“At present more local customers are shifting to Power Shop, Meridian and Genesis.”

EA Networks has run its awareness campaign since last year and “we don’t have plans to stop it at the moment,” Sutton said.

In addition, as the locally infrastructure operator, it talks to community groups about saving power.

nate enough Mt Hutt has good snow.”

A further boost to the tourist town is on the horizon with Methven’s new Opuke Hot Pools on track to open in August.

The only downside is in the middle of a busy school holiday period, Methven is hampered with a boil water notice.

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Methven, Methven-Springfield water supplies on extended boil water notices Residents connected to the Methven and Methven-Springfield water schemes can expect boil water notices to last into early next week as sediment-laden flood water continues to infiltrate intake galleries.

Both schemes take and treat shallow groundwater from the north branch of the Ashburton River but turbidity levels following the weekend’s rain remain a concern.

Ashburton District Council Infrastructure Services Group Manager Neil McCann said 125mm of rain was recorded on Mt Hutt between Thursday and Saturday had resulted in sediment-laden water overwhelming the intake galleries.

“The impact of this water at the weekend was similar to the May flood event. We have to wait for the turbidity to settle down so the treatment plant can function as normal.”

Floodwaters that affected the Methven township and Methven-Springfield intake galleries resulted from a breakout on Pudding Hill Stream and the Ashburton river at the weekend and is a repeat of what happened in the May floods. As well as affecting the turbidity of shallow groundwater, the floodwaters deposited a layer of silt on the Methven gallery, blew culverts, washed out geo fabric and stone used for filtering, and exposed the water

Methven's intake gallery needs repairs following flooding at the weekend.

pipes leading to the treatment plant.

Repair work is under way and Council officers are closely monitoring turbidity levels at the treatment plant; while it has been dropping, this morning’s reading was at 2.5 NTU but this needs to drop to below 1.0 to be considered safe. Water leaving the plant needs to be compliant for three consecutive days before the boil water notice is lifted.

Ashburton District Deputy Mayor Liz McMillan says Council recognises the growing concerns Methven residents have

and alternative clean water sources are being provided.

"We realise that this situation is having a significant impact on people who rely on water from the two schemes; Council has arranged for other water sources to be in Methven for as long as needed," she said.

A 10,000-litre ACL tanker is parked near the Methven Medical Centre and residents can take their own containers to fill with clean, safe drinking water. The tanker is being topped up daily.

Tanks have also been delivered to the town’s two pre-schools and Methven House, as well as to local schools by Monday when the new school term starts.

Residents connected to the two schemes are advised to boil water used for drinking or food preparation and hygiene purposes for at least one minute before consumption.

Residents are also encouraged to sign up for Council alerts by texting their postcode to '4196', to be notified when boil water notices are issued and lifted.

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Methven water treatment upgrades on agenda Rain at the weekend caused more issues for those on the Methven and Methven Springfield water schemes but planned upgrades mean boil water notices might become a thing of the past.

The turbidity, or cloudiness, of the shallow groundwater that feeds these schemes, is the problem but a future new water treatment plant would be able to deal with that. Council will be working through a report on that very subject next week.

The report is the outcome of a feasibility study into a water treatment plant that would serve the Methven, Mount Somers, Methven Springfield, and Montalto areas. It says one plant serving all four areas is not financially viable, but one that

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serves both Methven and Methven Springfield is.

Councillors will be asked if they want to progress that combined plant.

Methven’s current treatment plant can only operate when turbidity levels drop below a certain point and while floodwater continues to infiltrate the intake gallery this will be a problem.

No one likes boil water notices, but they are issued for public health reasons.

At the same meeting next week we will also be discussing and awarding the contract to upgrade Methven’s reservoir capacity. The old concrete reservoir was built in the 1960s and is an earthquake risk.

There are plans to build two new reservoirs and as part of Council's 30-years plan, eventually demolish the old one and replace it with a third new reservoir.

While the weekend’s rain was devastating for the West Coast, it was also a reminder that we are still in recovery-mode ourselves.

I’ve been in touch with Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine and Grey Mayor Tania Gibson offering support from the Ashburton District as they manage their own clean-ups.

Higher flows in the Ashburton River caused breakouts of temporary stopbank repairs in the north and south branches and river engineers are keeping a close eye on things. I

understand how vulnerable those living next to the river are feeling and permanent repairs will get underway as soon as land conditions dry out.

Landowners affected by the May floods here can still apply for financial help from a $4 million Canterbury Flood Recovery Fund. Applications close 30 July and can also be made retrospectively for clean-up work areas undertaken.

We do not underestimate the job ahead of some and I urge people to apply.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 22, 2021

Building activity keeps consents team busy

UPCOMING MEETINGS

An unexpected surge in building and development has resulted in the Ashburton District Council receiving its second highest value of total building consents on record.

Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, 137 Havelock Street, (unless otherwise advised).

For the financial year ended in June, Council received building consents with a value of $212 million and issued consents worth $162 million.

The number of consents received for the year was 751, compared to 593 the previous year.

Strategy and Compliance Group Manager Jane Donaldson said economists had predicted an economic downturn because of Covid-19.

"But we, like other councils around the country, are seeing high levels of building activity."

She said it would take another three months for the surge to be processed and in the meantime Council was processing just over half the number of building consents in the statutory 20 working day timeframe.

Council regularly updates its webpage with the expected processing times and the average for June was 21 days.

An extra staff member had been hired to help deal with the extra activity and Council hoped to be able to help out other councils when it had cleared its own backlog.

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Ms Donaldson said the consents were for new builds and renovations.

bricks were taking eight weeks after order, and some trusses 12 weeks.

“Generally we receive consents for 12 houses a month but in March and April we received 50 – they are normally more spread out.”

“We urge people to be patient, we are doing the best we can to process consents as quickly as possible and we will keep them informed,” she added.

While home-owners and their builders are waiting longer for consents, they also face supply chain issues. There is a six-month delay on plywood coming into the country,

Check building and consents information on the Council’s website (ashburtondc. govt.nz) for regular updates.

Methven Community Board Meeting, Monday 26 July, 1.00pm at Mt Hutt Memorial Hall Ashburton Water Zone Committee Meeting, Tuesday 27 July, 1.00pm Council Meeting, Wednesday 28 July, 1.00pm (live-streamed) Submission Hearings & Deliberations (Draft Dog Control Bylaw & Policy, and draft Open Spaces Bylaw), Thursday 29 July, 9.00am (live-streamed) Ashburton District Road Safety Co-ordinating Committee, Tuesday 3 August, 9.30am Biodiversity Advisory Group, Tuesday 3 August, 1.00pm Council Activity Briefings, Wednesday 11 August, 9.00am Audit & Risk Committee, Wednesday 11 August, 3.00pm Youth Council, Wednesday 11 August, 4.00pm at Council Meeting Rooms Council Meeting, Wednesday 18 August, 1.00pm (live-streamed) Ashburton Water Zone Committee Meeting, Tuesday 24 August, 1.00pm.

Submit your creative design Flood recovery grants to feature in street art still open Ashburton's streets will receive some creative flair in the coming months as part of Chorus’ cabinet art programme, and local artists are being invited to submit their designs by 1 September 2021.

Chorus is working with the Ashburton District Council to deliver the programme, which will see five cabinets in the town painted. One of these is to be a Rainbow cabinet - the criteria for the Rainbow cabinet is that the design celebrates and supports diversity and inclusion in the community.

Chorus Community Relations Manager Jo Seddon said the programme has been very successful around the country at discouraging graffiti on some of its more frequently-tagged cabinets and Chorus was excited to be extending the programme even further in Ashburton.

"These cabinets become works of art in the street, often telling stories about the communities who live there and helping to foster community pride.

"Last year Council answered the call for a partnership and it was really great to work with them to bring art to the streets of Ashburton. We’re looking forward to seeing more amazing designs this year."

Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown said the initiative was a great opportunity for artists to showcase their talent and he is encouraging people to make a submission.

“This is a chance not only to share your work with Mid Canterbury, but also much further afield. The programme is a real win-win for our community. We get to

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Two native birds feature on this Chorus box in Ashburton thanks to the artistic talents of Nick Lowry.

have fantastic artworks in our streetscape that celebrate our people and stories, and also provide work and promotion of our local artists."

Design submissions are open until Wednesday 1 September. A Council panel will select the finalists before they are submitted to Chorus for final approval.

The successful applicants will need to be able to complete the work by 30 March 2022.

All of the successful artworks will be included on the Chorus website and will be considered for the 2022 Chorus Cabinet Art calendar, copies of which are sent around the world.

Ashburton District’s roading network and stopbanks suffered again over the weekend as a result of rain in catchment areas.

Prior to the weekend, access to all roads had been restored following floods at the end of May. Repair work waiting to be done included road reconstruction on Ashburton Gorge Road, dig out and repair of failed pavement sections on Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road between Staveley and Alford Forest, as well as general scouring repairs and remetalling around the network.

Submit your design online at chorus. co.nz/form/rainbow-cabinet-form. Further information about the programme can be found at chorus.co.nz/community/ cabinet-art-programme.

Last weekend’s rain caused the closure again of several roads, including Hakatere Potts Road beyond Lake Clearwater, Blackford Road and Methven roads impacted by the flooding of Dry Creek, especially Methven Chertsey Road.

Existing cabinet artworks and murals can be found at chorus.co.nz/blog/cabinet-artgallery/

Council understands that people were understandably nervous about flows in the rivers rising again, breaking through

temporary repairs and causing more damage.

Landowners affected by the floods are still being encouraged to apply for financial help from the Government’s $4 million Flood Recovery Fund. Applications close 30 July.

Farmers cleaning up after the event face significant costs not covered by insurance and those who have already undertaken the work can apply for a grant retrospectively.

The size and allocation of grants will be determined once all the applications have been received and applications will be determined by an independent panel, made up of people with a strong understanding of farming businesses and rural communities in Canterbury.

Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust is advising help is available for people to fill out the grant forms.

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The Back to Basics expo attracted a lot of people on Saturday. Many people in Ashburton were keen to go Back to Basics and try something new, and the Hakatere Presbyterian parish crafts and hobby display was a way for people to share their talents. Reporter Jonathan Leask headed along to see the action.

Snaparazzi highlight Happy in his work, Trevor Gamblin shows how to nail the finer points of knitting.

Above – The most important part about the crafts and hobby display is to share skills and collaborate as Alison Scammell (left) and Carol Efford demonstrate.

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Alison Jones was among those demonstrating her skills and talents and willing to pass those skills on to anyone who wanted to learn.

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The cobalt collector Bruce Arnst was at the Hakatere Presbyterian parish crafts and hobby display showing off his incredible blue bottle collection to the public.

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Above left – At the Back to Basics Expo, Eva Greenland was one of the many people that came along to learn from expo stallholders.

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Left – Ellie and Jim Leak were keen to get their hands on some goodies and resources from the Back to Basics Expo.

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Above – Bernie Mentink getting an insight into products Mary Lowe had for a more natural lifestyle.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 22, 2021

Clock ticking on Govt response Jonathan Leask The message has been delivered loud and clear. The response has been silence.

The Howl of a Protest, organised by farmer group Groundswell New Zealand, had around 1000 tractors, trucks and utes converge on the Ashburton Domain – scenes that were replicated around 57 centres across the country last Friday.

Groundswell NZ’s founding member Bryce McKenzie said the rural community turned out in massive numbers to have its say. The Government response was “a deathly silence” but the clock was ticking.

“We have given [the Government] until August 16 so we have to honour that and we are not planning on doing anything further until that date.

“Depending on how they respond to us, we will decide

The message was sent loud and clear as farmers, tradies, and contractors drove more than 1000 utes, trucks and tractors into Ashburton last week to protest what the say are unworkable and poorly designed government regulations.

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where we go from there.’’

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern went on social media on Friday night and addressed the protest-

ers by video, saying there were big challenges ahead for both rural and urban New Zealand in regards to freshwater and cli-

mate change.

“My commitment is that we will keep working together.”

McKenzie said it was a “noth-

ing’’ response.

“There was four minutes of head and hand shaking but nothing was said.”

He said if the Government and the rural community were working together, Friday’s protest action wouldn’t have been necessary.

McKenzie said they were simply hoping to be listened to and consulted with, rather than being dictated to with unworkable regulations.

“Had these regulations been workable, people wouldn’t have kicked up a fuss, but they are not.

“They can’t possibly work,” McKenzie said.

Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers’ president David Clark said the mass turn-out on Friday was unprecedented in New Zealand’s history.

The message of frustration has been delivered and had “put the Government on notice”.

“The Government would be wise to start listening and understanding why they have such a groundswell of rural public opinion against them,” Clark said.

Jason preaches ten gallon gospel Malcolm Hopwood From Dallas to Dunedin to Ashburton.

Jason Pickard, associate pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Ashburton, grew up in Dallas and was ministering to international students at a Texan University when he decided to study for his Ph.D. There was no better place than Otago University so Pickard, his wife Sarah, and three children moved to Dunedin in 2018.

He’s now completed his PhD in systematic theology, studying under Professor Chris Holmes, and the family has fallen in love with New Zealand.

“We love the country. We don’t intend to leave here short term,” Pickard said.

The family moved to Ashburton and, with his visa approved

initially for two years, Pickard now supports the ministry of Rev David Bayne.

Both Bayne and Pickard studied at the Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, and that connection saw Pickard contact Bayne when he transferred to Dunedin.

It was a good move as Bayne is “stepping aside as senior pastor and reducing my hours.”

He describes Grace Presbyterian Church as a separate denomination within the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa which is a “broad church in its views on scripture and other matters”.

“We have a more unified expression of scripture and our doctrinal statement,” Rev Bayne said.

“Systematic theology is where we take the whole of scriptural teaching on a topic and put it into systematic order,” Rev Pickard said.

When he’s not “proclaiming the gospel and preaching the scripture” Pickard has joined the local tennis club and is a keen runner.

Jason Pickard, from Texas, joins Rev David Bayne as associate pastor.

When I arrived in Dunedin, I bought a wool shirt, raincoat and ran,” he said.

If he’s had a reversal it’s with

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He used to coach his son, John, in Dunedin but he’s now been told, “Dad, I need a better coach.”

Pickard is playing a straight bat.

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Time to pull trigger on armed police debate Your Say S o most New Zealand police officers want to be regularly armed. Is that a surprise?

Hardly. If anything, the findings from a police association survey that found 69 per cent of New Zealand officers wanted to be armed was perhaps a little lighter than expected.

And that’s because violence against our boys and girls in blue is most definitely on the rise, with 1500 officers assaulted in 2020.

It’s probably safe to assume that the numbers for 2021 will continue to rise. And when you have police commissioner Andrew Coster saying violent criminal behaviour directed at police was ramping up like never before, then you know we have a problem.

A serious problem.

That was highlighted again

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at the weekend when a video showed an Auckland police officer on the ground and almost defenceless as a man repeatedly swung punches at his head. But at least the attacker was only using his fists and feet.

“Probably most concerning for us [are] the situations we’ve seen more recently that have involved higher levels of violence, particularly where offenders have been prepared to use firearms towards police,’’ Coster said, spelling out the gun warning that every officer should heed.

Police officer concerns and

awareness about frontline safety have probably been top of mind for many since the fatal shooting of Auckland constable Matthew Hunt just over a year ago during a traffic stop.

may well see more deaths result.

More police officers may get shot.

Ditto for members of the public.

On the flip side, no one wants to see a police officer shot in the line of duty and we want them to

we want to live in a society in which “ Do police officers wear guns as a matter of

course? How comfortable would you be seeing Ashburton police armed with guns at all times?

Hunt was only 28 when he was killed on the line of duty, while another police officer at the scene was seriously injured.

So no one could blame any officer who wanted a gun at their hip but would that really be the answer? With armed police, you

do their job safely and with confidence to protect you and I. But the call to arm officers needs to be weighed up against the almost intangible concept of our values as a society.

Do we want to live in a society in which police officers wear

What: Should we arm our police at all times?

How comfortable would you be seeing all Ashburton police armed?

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guns as a matter of course? How comfortable would you be seeing Ashburton police armed with guns at all times?

These are tough questions for tough times.

Somewhat ironically, the armed police or not dilemma requires a silver bullet solution.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 22, 2021

Time to reconnect our international farming families

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he Government’s recognition of the importance of our international labour force was clearly shown last week by the extension of the essential skills visa to a 2-year period. This helps us retain our valued farm staff who are providing just what their visa says – essential skills to the New Zealand dairy industry.

This change sits alongside the Government’s announcement that it will let 200 new farm staff into the country; a drop in the farm vacancies bucket, but another significant recognition of their importance.

This new border exception has also highlighted the other major immigration problem – separation of overseas farm staff and their families. These new workers coming in can bring their families with them, but those that are already here and working still cannot.

It appears until Newshub recently pointed it out to the immigration minister, he wasn’t aware of this widespread disparity.

We’ve had several members contact us recently advocating on behalf of their valued staff and asking why can’t the partners/children come here, live in their farmhouses and help out with the home and farm life?

We have a case of both parents living and working here for the last year and half while their three young kids are at home in Fiji being looked after by family members and they’re parenting via facetime. How is that ‘kind and caring’?

There are so many farm staff for whom the highlight of their

Chris Lewis FROM THE FARM day is catching up with their overseas family at dinner time via skype or facetime.

The consistent message from international farm staff is at the busiest time on farm when they are tired and stressed they just want to come home like we do, see their partner and kids and feel at home. They need the support of their family in person, not just through a screen.

What makes it worse is that there have been thousands of vacant MIQ beds since January, which remain empty for no good reason.

We are asking to #reunitefamiliesNZ for our valued farming staff, not a huge number, but essential to keep our staff here in NZ, focused on looking after our cows, our environment and our rural economies.

When you allow comedians, movies stars, the Wiggles, rugby teams, etc, to come in, we assume that it’s just about what works best for the economy.

But what we are talking about here are families; it’s not just an economic issue, it’s an issue of being fair, caring and helping our rural communities hold onto staff so they don’t take their essential farming skills to countries where they are welcome with their families.

Our international farming families need a roadmap to reunification. We understand why

Chris Lewis chairing a session on regenerative agriculture at the recent Primary Industries NZ Summit in Christchurch.

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this separation had to happen in the first place, but there’s been enough time and wasted resources in MIQ to put it right by now.

As we have said before these people are not ‘migrants’, they are now Kiwis. We are banning the use of the word ‘migrant’ from our communications. It is disrespectful and not even accurate.

We need these high skilled international farm workers to stay in New Zealand.

To make it very clear: let’s reunite these families and make them feel at home. #BringThemHome is our Twitter/Facebook hashtag for the workers and their families stuck overseas.

Farmers should use it wherever they can.

Chris Lewis is Federated Farmers workforce and immigration spokesperson. 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

Migrant labour force in limbo

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mmigration.

It is by far and away the number one issue people come to me for help with.

Since the border closures over a year ago, members of our community have been left bereft by a system that has shown no flexibility, only callousness.

I have written countless letters to the Government on behalf of people seeking emergency spots in MIQ for compassionate reasons – often in an attempt to spend days or hours with dying relatives, for migrants wanting to reunite their families, migrants wanting to extend rapidly-expiring visas to stay here and work, or on behalf of business people desperate for migrant workers – and all have fallen on deaf ears.

The Government’s stonewalling on this is simply not good enough.

Right now our migrants have no reason to believe the Government cares whether they stay in New Zealand, or leave.

Since our border closed a year ago, many of our temporary visa holders have had their lives thrown into turmoil and our critical workers – people we invited here to nurse our elder-

Nicola Grigg SELWYN MP ly, rear our calves and teach in our children’s classrooms – are being kept apart from their families.

Kiwi businesses already hurt

by Covid-19 have lost vital, highly-specialised workers who had no option but to return to their families because their partners and children couldn’t join them.

Equally, virtually every industry across New Zealand screaming out for migrant workers – whether skilled or unskilled – cannot get them into the country.

Since the beginning of the year, there have been 11,000 unused MIQ rooms that could have been better utilised.

National has raised a petition seeking for 12.5 per cent of MIQ beds to be allocated to support the agri sector to address the labour shortage.

Spearheaded by our Immigration spokesperson, Erica Stanford, the National Party called

for Parliament’s Education and Workforce Select Committee to open an inquiry into the migrant issues created by Covid-19 and New Zealand’s closed border, as well as Immigration New Zealand’s policy settings and rules.

This was vetoed by Labour.

Many of our migrants have

had their lives upended by our closed border and the Government’s inaction is eroding our critical migrant workforce and damaging New Zealand’s reputation abroad.

At a public meeting I held recently, many said they were looking to leave for Australia.

Little wonder.

Nicola Grigg is the MP for the Selwyn District. 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

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Ready And Waiting For You

102 Alford Forest Road, ALLENTON

189A Walnut Avenue, ASHBURTON

This is a solid, three bedroom home that has a great sunny aspect with north facing open plan kitchen, dining and living area.

The kitchen has all the necessities, with lots of cabinets and bench space.

Doors open from living area to a wooden deck that gets morning and afternoon sun.

Aluminium double glazed windows and new carpet to all bedrooms.

There is room to stamp your mark if you choose.

Close to neighbourhood shops, sports grounds and

easy access into town.

This property is in the process of being subdivided and will comprise a convenient size section of 746m2 and a double garage to be repositioned on site. Immediate possession is available.

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Price: $375,000 Web ID AUW2932698 View Saturday, 11.30am - 12 noon

Large modern townhouse, built in 2014 on a well-manicured 555m2 section, designed for sun, privacy and comfort. Open plan living, kitchen and dining room. Modern kitchen with breakfast bar, double doors onto a private courtyard. Three double bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes.

Master bedroom has en suite, heated towel rail and underfloor heating. Main bathroom has shower over bath, under floor heating and separate toilet.

Laundry is situated in the double garage with new garage carpet which looks fabulous. The gardens

are easy care and the property is secure. Walking distance to local shops, dry cleaners, Mobil station and a quick stroll to the Ashburton Domain. Don't delay as this property is ready for new owners.

Move in and enjoy.

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Deadline Sale Closing 4pm, Tuesday, July 27 Web ID AUE2904777 (unless sold prior) View Saturday, 11.30am - 12 noon

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Home for the Future 17 Wayne Place, METHVEN

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

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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By Negotiation Web ID MU2896161 View Saturday, 2.30pm - 3pm

Fabulous for Family

Nest or Invest

17 Digby Place, ALLENTON

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 $320,000

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 access double garage and a detached office/hobby room.

Web ID AUW2895473

Web ID AUW2857398

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Opportunity Not to be Missed

Secure And Private 19 Bowen Street, RAKAIA

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.

By Negotiation

Web ID RUE2855199

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

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.

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

Web ID RUE2846113

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SOLD

Fully Serviced Lifestyle Sections

Perfect Location

Home for the Future

Racecourse Road

44A Peter Street, ASHBURTON

15 Geoff Geering Drive, NETHERBY

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.

Priced from $335,000

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.

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.

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.

SOLD

It’s Location That Counts!

122 Barkers Road, METHVEN

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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Bringing Family and Work Together 826 East Street, Netherby, Ashburton Balance your home/work life here.

A purpose-built office with reception and separate offices, alongside the family home offering generous kitchen/ dining and living areas and spacious bedrooms upstairs.

Configure this home to

suit your needs with the potential to have up to 6 bedrooms!

PLUS swimming pool, three heat pumps, compliant log burner and outdoor entertaining area.

With so much to see, viewing is highly recommended.

Call now!

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

Viewing:

By appointment only

Sarah Everist

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Approx Floor Area 210sqm

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Easy Living Here 156 Thomson Street, Tinwald

What a great time to purchase this solid brick home on an easy care section with potential.

This home has a large kitchen with dishwasher and plenty of cupboard space.

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The windows in the home are of good size letting in plenty of light.

Close to schools and kindergartens.

Shopping centre with lake hood just down the road.

Ideal rental or home.

Enquiries over: $285,000

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98C Bowen Street Rakaia

144 Railway Terrace Rakaia

• 3 bedrooms • Easycare section • Ideal rental or home • Large kitchen

• Deadline sale: 1pm July 28, 2021 • Purchasing in an ‘as is’ condition • All offers considered • 2 bedroom rear section unit

10 Bowen Street Rakaia

Enquiries over $285,000

Deadline sale 1pm July 28, 2021

Enquiries over $390,000

Enquiries over $365,000

156 Thomson Street Tinwald

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

8 King Street Chertsey

Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

56 Wills Street Ashburton

Allens Road Subdivision Lot 2

• 1007sqm • Large sheds • Semi-rural • Lots of opportunity

• Blue chip location • Three living areas • Four double bedrooms • Two bathrooms and guest toilet

Offers over $115,000 Debbie Boon 027 448 4006

Allens Road Subdivision Lot 3

• Three bedrooms • Open plan living, dining, and kitchen • Double garage • Private patio area

• On the west side of Rakaia • 2024sqm over two separate titles • Residential zoned • Kitchen, bar, men’s and women’s toilets and plenty of parking.

Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

14 Jag Way Tinwald

• Open plan living • Fully insulated and double glazed • Three bedrooms • Tiled showers, vanities in both bathrooms

• Interconnected living • Great indoor/outdoor flow • Second living area • Double garage with internal access

Price $1,100,000

Enquiries over $485,000

Offers over $699,000

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Allens Road Subdivision Lot 5

Allens Road Subdivision Lot 4

1 Kelburn Place, Tinwald

Enquiries over $485,000

Enquiries over $485,000

Price $711,000

Enquiries over $485,000

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

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• Three bedrooms • Double glazing and fully insulated • Single garage • Open plan living

• Single garage • Three bedrooms • Tiled showers • Ensuite in master • Fully insulated and double glazed

• Lovely sunny corner section • Four bedrooms with ensuite • Open plan kitchen, dining, living • Good sized media room or second lounge!

• Three bedrooms • Single garage • Open plan living • Double glazing • Fully insulated and double glazed

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Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 3pm, Wed 4 Aug 2021 201 West Street, Ashburton View by appointment Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Highly productive deer farm This 32-hectare (more or less) farm is split into five titles and is located in a reliable rainfall area; this has allowed our vendors to produce much sought-after velvet and breeding animals.

The property is complemented by a modern, well-designed home sited for sun and mountain views.

Large kitchen/dining/living area is the hub of the home with log fire and vistas of bush and mountains.

There are three large bedrooms with the master having the convenience of an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. A family bathroom, second toilet, office nook and separate laundry completes the internal layout of the home.

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Price by Negotiation View by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Central town living Fantastic central location within an easy stroll to shops, cafes, and restaurants. Oamaru block exterior and built around 1990 it has single glazed joinery; however, the living areas have been retrofitted with double glazing. Internally divided into kitchen, open plan dining and living, the space is flooded with natural light and a heat pump will keep you cozy through the winter months. There are two double bedrooms, bathroom, separate toilet, and garage with laundry facilities. The property is currently tenanted, and they are eager to stay on if possible. Ring today to book in your viewing before its too late.

bayleys.co.nz/5515579

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Tinwald 5 Birchside Lane 3

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Private lane 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?

bayleys.co.nz/5515446

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Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 4pm, Thu 22 Jul 2021 201 West Street, Ashburton View 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

Methven 25 Lochhead Crescent

Hidden gem ready for building

The perfect family home

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Privately positioned on a 920 sqm site this largescale four bedroom family home effortlessly meets the demands of modern living. The substantial openplan living encompasses a dining area, lounge and kitchen with significant storage.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 1pm, Tue 3 Aug 2021 View Sat/Sun 12-12.45pm or by appointment Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz

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.

For Sale offers invited over $170,000 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

Terrace Downs Lot 12 The Rowans

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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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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.

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Methven 191 Main Street

Methven 10 Lampard Street

Investors - act now!

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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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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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Methven 16 McMillan Street

Methven 143 Hobbs Road 3

Quaint, cosy and warm home, featuring three bedrooms and one bathroom. This home has a lovely light open plan living and kitchen area. Set on a 1,013sqm section there is a garage with workshop and additional room for office along with a carport.

Asking Price $469,000 View by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz

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Character and opportunity

bayleys.co.nz/5514499

Ideal location

Asking Price $345,000 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 includes a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite.

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

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The Perfect Family Home 25 Lochhead Crescent, Methven Privately positioned on a 920sqm site on sought after Lochhead Crescent, this large-scale family home can effortlessly meet the demands of modern living.

You will love the peace and tranquillity of living next to a reserve and park with stunning views of Mt Hutt.

Family life unfolds in the substantial open-plan living zone that encompasses a dining area, lounge and kitchen with significant storage.

A sliding door provides effortless access out to the patio and established landscaped gardens,

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which basks in the afternoon sunshine, making it the perfect venue for outdoor entertaining or unwinding.

Of the four sizeable bedrooms, the master is a superb retreat that enjoys an ensuite and sliding doors to patio area.

Functionality is enhanced by a separate office area, family bathroom, a dedicated toilet and a separate laundry that capably support the household.

With the large log burner, heat transfer and HRV system this home will keep your family warm and comfortable year-round.

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Deadline Sale

(unless sold prior) 1pm, Tue 3 Aug, 2021

Viewing

Sat and Sun, 12 noon 12.45pm or by appointment

Rosa Dekker

Phone 027 465 5387 Email rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz

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26 CLUB NEWS Ashburton Inner Wheel Club

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Ashburton Bridge Club

Analysing the value of declarer’s hand with the dummy, when it is placed on the table, is always crucial to making the most of your chances, but never more so than with this deal from Thursday nights’ club play.

Dealer, East, opens either 1 Club or 1 Spade, and eventually the partnership will play in a game contract of 4 Spades or 4 hearts. Of the two 4 Hearts is more preferable.

In a contract of 4 Hearts is more preferable. In a contract of 4 Heats, west will be declarer and Norths’ lead could well be a Club.

Wests’ analysis of his hand and dummy will show 2 affordable losers – the Heart A, the Club K, and either the Q or J of Spades. He has enough trumps to cope with the 3 Diamond losers in dummy and needs the Spades to break 3-2, or at worst 4-1.

What must be avoided if possible is a ruff from either defender, so take the Club A at trick 1 and attack trumps immediately. As the cards lie, once the Heart A and Club K have been forced out, it remains to draw the last 2 trumps from South and then work on the Spade suit, losing just one more trick.

Contract made with 10 tricks for East/West.

Ashburton Golf Club

I hear the course was set up nice and tough last Saturday. It was round 4 of club champs qualifying, and the round that the grades got settled for the knockout stages.

Young Matt Tait led the way with a great nett score of 67. Five under off the Blue tees is a great effort. He was 3 shots clear of second place, which went to Rob Coyle on countback from Darren Peace.

Its good seeing Daz keeping the Yorkshire flag flying at the club during my absence.

Craig Bain and Terry K shot nett 71s and there were many others at level par.

I had a look on NZ golf at the grades, not sure if they are all correct but they seem to be taking shape. With one qualifying round to go Jeff Hewitt leads the Seniors grade with Owen, Robbie and the Hopster making the top 4.

Ross Chatts, young Jordy and Arkright lead the way in the Intermediates. Matt Tait, Jim Mc, Davey Hampton and matchplay king Ken are looming large in Junior A. Jamie Stone, Stu Dunlop and George Brown will be the ones to beat in Junior B. The final qualifying round will be on August 21. All the grades will be posted well before then so you will know exactly what you need to do in the final round to make the top 16, and remember if you are not available to play every round of champs matchplay and the plate then please let Matt or Terry know so you can be removed from the draw.

This Saturday we will be playing another round for the RMF Silva Cup, pop along and snaffle yourself some points for this great tournament and see if you can end up with a club sub for next year thanks to our great friends.

That will do for now, see you around, good golfing.

RESULTS ■■ Shooting

Target Shooting

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 22, 2021

Ashburton Target Shooting Association. Annual 20 yards competition at Mt Somers Rifle Club, 18 July.

First two targets were in drawn pairs, plus individual grading handicaps.

Third target winners in new drawn pairs did fourth target to determine competition winner, but fifth target was needed to find the winner. Won by Martin Fleming, from Eddie Millichamp second and Carl Nordqvist third.

Individual scores: Martin Fleming 100.6, 98.9, 98.4, 99.5, 98.6, Eddie Millichamp 92.3, 97.1, 92.1,

As with most service clubs Ashburton Inner Wheel club celebrated their years activities with the annual Changeover recently.

Inner Wheel District 297 which is the top of the South Island held a business meeting in Ashburton in the morning with the Changeover during the afternoon.

A delicious lunch was provided for all the delegates from Christchurch West, Motueka, Blenheim, Avonhead, Otautahi, Riccarton and Ashburton by the local members.

The retiring District Chairman, Judy Kingsbury, with the National Chairman advising members of branches success during the year. Almost $300,000 given to charity. The guest speaker Dr Anibal Martinez from Three Rivers health medical centre gave an inspiring and entertaining address of advice and encouragement for living a healthy life.

He told us that studies show the Mediterranean diet is worthy of adhering to, to keep active, keep connected to people as sharing our lives with others serves us well.

The day finished with a Friendship dinner where the incoming District Chairman, Barbara Chapman, was presented with the Chain of Office by outgoing Chairman Judy Kingsbury.

A box auction was held raising $500 for Ronald McDonald House.

The Ashburton Club’s Changeover took the form of a powerpoint presentation where many activities of the year were shown to members reminding us of the activities we had completed during the year. Our outgoing President Clare Chapman thanked everyone for their assistance during the year and advised us all to step forward or you will always be in the same place.

Our guest choir the decibels at their first outing sang some lovely songs with beautiful harmonies with Jo Costello at the piano. These ladies in the choir seem to pop up in various places especially at variety Theatre productions. Thank you, ladies it was, a first-class performance.

To complete the evening outgoing President Clare Chapman presented the Chain of Office to incoming president Carolyn Nelson. A very enjoyable evening was had by all.

Creative Fibre

Our Mid-winter Christmas themed birthday was echoed with tables decorated with red and white crackers, serviettes and small wreaths of Rosemary at each place setting and some ‘early’ Christmas cards.

A large group of Creative Fibre members were welcomed with a Christmas themed quiz by the Co-Chairperson with answers

presented Debbie with a fruit tray. The raffle was drawn and afternoon tea was served. The meeting closed at 2.45pm.

Next meeting Monday August 16, speaker to be announced.

Mid Canterbury Ladies Friendship Club

Outgoing president of the Inner Wheel Club, Clare Chapman and incoming president, Carolyn Nelson. coming from all around the room. A lovely meal was enjoyed before the party broke up and ‘real’ life took over and we went our various ways. A different birthday enjoyed in friendship.

The monthly meeting began with a smaller group meeting at the Plains Museum on a cold and miserable day – which cleared up later on. The usual business was quickly sorted and our Almoner was pleased to announce that we had had 2 months without falls or unexpected hospital trips – well done everyone.

She also announced that her 2nd great grandchild had arrived this week.

Applications for a weekend at Glen Tui are invited, cost $170 for the whole weekend. Staveley Camp on 6th–10th September. Registrations close 27th August. Day visitors welcome. A member has donated a bag each of pine cones and kindling to help with the heating. Thanks was given for the thoughtful donation.

Registrations also close on 6th August for Nynke Piebenga’s Learner and Novice weavers course. Cost $100 for the 2 days

The Creative Fibre folks produce some wonderful work.

95.5, 92.2, Carl Nordqvist 95.4, 97.4, 98.3, 99.4, Robbie Hewitt 94.2, 94.2, 92.2, Stephen Millichamp 93.1, 95.3, 94.0, Greg Menzies 99.4, 100.7, 96.3, David Millichamp 87.0, 93.3, Brent Frame 97.5, 94.3, Wayne Tubb 87.1, 89.1, Tim Greer 94.1, 93.3, Jess Heaven 89.2, 88.1, John Fleming 97.4, 96.5.

Target Shoot Results, July 19 Ashburton Rifle Club: Zoey Sargent 85.0, Greg Menzies 99.4, 100.6, Allan Mitchell 95.1, Leo Wildey 94.2, 91.2, Garth Wright 86.2, Murray Cook 90.1, 92.2.

Mt Somers Rifle Club: Peyton Fews 86.0, Will Murphy 80.1, Henry Murphy 62.0, Liv Fews 75.0, Zoey

Reveley 79.0, 80.1, Madz 80.2, 79.0, Jess Lill 85.1, 80.1, 65.1, Warwick Lill 95.3, Jamie Tristan 68.0, 76.2, Suzy Zina 64.0, 62.0, William Shirbin 68.1, Emma 64.0, 67.0, Hunter Lill 84.1, Eddie Millichamp 93.2, Emily Heaven 80.0, 77.0, Jess Heaven 82.1, 75.0, Tim Greer 93.2, 95.4, Andy Oram 95.2, Dave Millichamp 96.2, Pete 83.0.

Mayfield Rifle Club: Dylan Boyd 64.0, Logan Wheeler 81.1, Tessa Boyd 63.1, Lisheia Barrett 89.0, Brooke Wheeler 79.0, Ella McDowell 80.1, 88.1, Andrew Donaldson 96.5, Alan Wakelin 97.5, Martin Fleming 96.4, Carl Nordqvist 96.4, John Fleming 98.4.

Seafield Rifle Club, at Mayfield: Peter Wilson 93.2, Robbie Hewitt 96.3, Neville Martin 81.0, Ross Duncan 95.4.

of 4th and 5th October.

The Craft Cluster at the Plains Museum earlier this month had a good turnout considering the awful weather. A request for a ‘Hostess’ to be responsible for supplying the milk was made. As August and September days have other Creative Fibre commitments it will be October 4 for the next Cluster gathering.

There being five Mondays in August a Spin In has been arranged for August 30 at 56 Harland St, Tinwald. 9.30am – after lunch.

A request for someone to spin 200grams of fine fibre was made – for more information contact Pam on 027 370 3253.

Two looms are for sale – one an 8-shaft, the other 16-shaft table loom. Show and Tell: 4 teddies (knitted), 10 crochet/knitted rugs (3 being donated to wrap Angel babies in) Baby knitting (made when learning to knit – many years ago!!!), 2 adult jerseys, woven tea towel, Japanese style bag and a miniature beaded purse.

It was then an investigation to see what members had on their hooks and/or needles.

Grey Power Ashburton

On Monday July 19, President Joy Jaine welcomed approx 30 members to the monthly general meeting of Grey Power Ashburton at the Senior’s Centre on Cameron Street. Joy announced that there was a booklet available regarding the banking changes. Apologies were received from Jo Register, Daphne Early, Marg Prendegast, Bill Allnutt and Sandra Sinclair. These were accepted and leave of absence granted. As there was no other business, Joy then introduced the speaker; Debbie Mackle from Hospice Mid-Canterbury. Debbie gave a comprehensive outline of the free services offered by this voluntary organisation for people with life limiting conditions.

Hospice offers a wide variety of services and is mainly run by volunteers. They have a shop in Tancred Street with good used clothing and many other items for sale. There were several interesting questions. Natalie passed a vote of thanks and

President Julie welcomed members to the July meeting held recently. The National Anthem was sung and afterwards members stood in silence as a mark of respect to Kathleen, a former member of the Club who passed away recently. Birthdays and Anniversaries were celebrated.

Dot, at the age of 97 years told us a little of the recent events in her life after she had a bad fall. Arrangements were made for a group booking to Jesus Christ Superstar at the Event Centre. The raffles were drawn.

Kate then told of her experiences years ago of her nursing training in Oamaru, there were 12 people in the class. She lived in the Nurses’ Home for two years where they had lots of fun but had to keep to the rules too. Many friends were made. Kate enjoyed working in the operating theatre and afterwards became a Public Health Nurse. After morning tea there was a “Show and Tell” session by members. Some of the fascinating items were a photo taken in 1918 of the surrendered German fleet, a gravy bowl that was 120 years old, a knitted teddy, a picture made of little dots and stuffed toys.

Memories were shared of a grandmother’s crib board, a photo of an Uncle receiving a sword of surrender after World War II and newspaper articles about Cargill’s Castle where family members used to live. Unfortunately now it is a sad ruin.

Other members showed beautiful paper craft, including jewellery boxes and cards, a pram cover, patchwork, glass mirror and ceramics.

Family memorabilia included a christening gown, an old small evening bag, picture made with butterfly wings and a tapestry more than 100 years was also shown. Many treasures and memories were shared which made a great meeting.

The President closed the meeting with the Thought for the Month: You can’t have everything: where would you put it all!

Next meeting is 11 August, 9.45am at the Hotel Ashburton, visitors welcome.

Phone Julie 3084254 or Rae 3088927 for more information.

Netherby Women’s Institute

President Adrienne welcomed 16 members plus the Secretaries Grand daughter Madeline Hann to this lunch meeting.

Following Grace we all enjoyed a light luncheon of soup, savouries etc. Aspirations were recited together and the Motto “Real friends are like are like a ray of sunshine on a dull day was read by Diane Bradley. Roll Call – gold coin for Dementia Canterbury was collected from those present. A report on the National AGM in Wellington was read out and Catherine Thomas was placed 3rd for her photo Under the Veranda.

Happy birthday was sung to 5 members including Doris Wakelin who will be 104 on 24th July.

Raffle was won by Catherine Thomas.

Mid Canterbury Federation are holding Cup Day/Quizco on Friday July 23 at the Seniors Centre. A parade of wedding gowns/bridesmaids frocks supplied by members will be the highlight of the morning and the public are invited to attend. $5 entry. These dresses range from 1871 to 2009. The rest of the afternoon was taken up playing several games of Housie.

Competitions Results – The Moylan Trophy won by Nancy Christey and Northchurch by Barbara Burst. Afternoon tea completed the day.

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 22, 2021

TakingIssue Some sports opinions you don’t want to miss

The pathways are there Matt Markham

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f you take the right person and put them in the right place at the right time, anything is possible.

So often you hear and see of stories of pure luck leading to something quite remarkable, especially in the world of sport.

A chance finding by someone who probably wasn’t even really looking, leading to the next global superstar being unearthed.

We don’t see those moments occurring here in Mid Canterbury too often, but in the past few weeks something about as close as it gets did, with Southern rugby player, Petero Tuwai, being snaffled up by one of the most recognisable rugby clubs in the world, Toulon.

And while obviously it’s a huge result for Petero, it’s a big result for Mid Canterbury too, and shows that even from the strangest of instances, there are pathways for our own sporting stars to be discovered and, ultimately, thrown an opportunity that would in normal circumstances seem impossible.

Kelera Nawai went from playing Premier netball in Mid Canterbury to lining up for the Central Pulse within 12 months.

People are watching, constantly.

And no-one really knows what lies just around the corner.

Exposure certainly plays a big part.

Sporting folk from around our district are being given more and more opportunity to be noticed and thus, in turn, their stars are more often aligning.

Petero is just one example in

a very long list of recent elevations that no-one probably saw coming.

Take netballer, Kelera Nawai.

This time last year she was plying her trade in Mid Canterbury Netball’s Premier 1 competition, switching between defence and attack for the Methven A side.

This year she’s making a name for herself while playing for the Central Pulse, having been hand-picked by renowned

coach Wai Taumaunu.

There’s a misconception that growing up in Mid Canterbury can be a bit of a handbrake on advancing yourself in the sporting realm.

I know this, because as a kid growing up, I felt it and saw it among many of my peers.

But the truth is, there’s plenty of opportunities to be noticed, and they seem to be growing by the year.

Our Combined schools’ rugby side is playing against some of the biggest schools in the South Island each week, and getting in front of some of the most influential rugby eyes in the land in doing so.

Our school netball side is playing up in Christchurch in front of similar sorts of identities.

So, we need to embrace all these possibilities, and encourage our sporting folk to be as good as they can be each and every week, whether they are lacing up the boots to step out and play a game of football or dusting off the mouthguard to go out onto the hockey turf.

You never know who’s watching, and what that might mean for the future.

We’ve got pathways, for sure.

Often, we just don’t know that they are there.

What have we learned?

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t took three attempts, but on the weekend, the All Blacks finally put on a performance that left us talking about them rather than the opposition.

Week one it was the dismal state that Tongan rugby is currently in, week two it was the punishing Fijian showing, however normal transmission resumed with the routine 60-13 win in Hamilton.

While the Fijians piled on the pressure in the first 25 minutes, the side clearly benefited from having Samuel Whitelock back in the pack to absorb it and then launch the retaliation. But while the score was 7-6 for a lot longer than they would have wanted, overall this was a much more reassuring showing at the end of the first phase of what is shaping up to be a 15-test season.

This block, which had a bit of a Phoney War feel about it, is now done – the end of the

beginning, so to speak.

So what has been learned?

Firstly that the jury is very much still out on Ian Foster, as the reaction to the first two tests showed.

There is a feeling that we’re really not going to know what to make of his coaching stint until the Bledisloe Cup series is done.

It’s worth remembering that the massive trophy has been taking up a considerable amount of space at NZ Rugby headquarters for 18 seasons now (long enough for the governing body to have moved premises three times), so if it were lost it would be another bit of unwanted history for Foster after becoming the first All Black coach to lose to Argentina last year.

However, there is a precedent here: John Mitchell’s underwhelming start to his tenure saw consecutive losses to England and a draw with France.

The 2003 Tri Nations series then blew that perception apart with record wins over the

Springboks and Wallabies in consecutive weeks and suddenly Mitchell went from being reviled to revered.

To his credit, the new players Foster has brought into the side proved to be solid selections.

While Ethan Blackadder needs a bit of work if he’s to be a viable openside option, his presence on the other side of the scrum was impressive.

Finlay Christie picked up where he left off with

the Blues and probably gave TJ Perenara a few concerns as to whether he will slot back into the All Blacks after his stint in Japan.

Ethan de Groot showed enough to be part of the propping rotation from now on, but arguably the biggest impact was made by late call up Samisoni Taukei’aho with two tries on debut.

Ethan Blackadder – impressive on the blindside

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Would you have gone?

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o, it’s really happening.

The Tokyo Olympics, whether they be the 2020 or 2021 version, are starting tomorrow (lots of events have begun already), and will – in theory – carry on until Sunday August 8.

There’s a few mindsets around all this.

There’s the spectators; saving up for years to get to this sporting pinnacle, to support friends, family or team-mates on the track, or just to say they were there.

No point dwelling on that lot; the governing bodies finally blinked, and decreed that nobody at all would be filling the seats of all those purpose-built stadiums.

So they, and all their money that was one of the major reasons the whole thing was still going ahead, are instantly out of the equation, dooming the event to financial catastrophe right there.

Then there’s the tens of thousands of support staff, photographers, newspersons etc, for whom the Olympics is many things; a huge boost to their careers, an enormous adventure, a life experience, and a massive junket.

Many of them, including a large number of Kiwis, have given the situation a great deal of thought; factoring in that if, if there was a major disaster in Tokyo, they would be abandoned by their governments, travel agents and workplaces, and left to fend for themselves in a foreign country under siege, and accordingly made the call that this year’s (or last’s, depending on how you read the literature) Olympics are not for them.

The last lot to consider are the athletes themselves.

Their focus is entirely different from any other group’s.

This is it, the mountaintop.

Many won’t be ever getting another shot at it. They are acutely aware that nobody remembers Bill Smith who didn’t go to Moscow, or LA. They do remember his brother Bob, who DID go, because he’s forever in the sporting annals as winning a gold medal.

And there’s the crux; you can only achieve the immortality they crave, and that’s what it is, if they’re there.

So, there they are.

One NZ athlete had an interesting view of it all; he didn’t think they’d be on, and thinks they shouldn’t be on – but they are, so he’s gone.

Would you?

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 22, 2021

National success for Sa

SHORT & SHARP No Premier netball Mid Canterbury’s Premier Netball competition takes a week off this week for the final stages of the school holidays. With no premier action on the court, teams have to wait until next week to further advance their chances of playing a role in the championship round when the business end of the season rolls around in a few weeks.

While there’s no Premier action, Saturday afternoon senior netball is back on the courts this weekend.

Matt Markham Mid Canterbury basketballer, Riley Sa, has played a strong role in helping the Canterbury Under 17 basketball side to national glory at the Under 17 national tournament in Dunedin.

Sa – an Ashburton College student – was a vital cog in Canterbury’s success, gaining game time across the entire tournament for the red and black side, and putting in some really solid shifts at the business end of the competition.

Canterbury went through the tournament relatively untouched, registering four good wins during the pool play stage, in which Sa was reasonably quiet, averaging seven points a match – but when knockout ball arrived, he really came into his own.

Canterbury took down Counties Manakau without too much trouble in the round of eight, winning 109-54, with Sa bagging six of his team’s points in the match.

In the semi-final against Harbour A, he was on the court for 21 minutes bagging five points.

Riley Sa proved a vital cog for the Canterbury Under 17 side as they marched to national glory in Dunedin last week.

PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN He produced some strong work on defense in the match, forcing four turnovers and also grabbed two assists for the match to play his role as Canterbury rolled Harbour 106 -89.

That set up a final with Auckland on Saturday afternoon – the final match of the tournament, and Sa left his best until last.

Playing 30 minutes on the court, he grabbed 12 points, landing six out of his nine attemps from the floor, but also proved instrumental with six assists for the match, adding two rebounds and four turnovers to help his side to a 107-91 domination over their northern counterparts.

Winning run

Pool Play: beat North Canterbury 101-32, beat Harbour B 103-62, beat Franklin 129-65, beat Tauranga 127-76.

Quarter-final: beat Counties Manakau 109-54 Semi-final: beat Harbour A 106-89 Final: beat Auckland 107-91

Puckett strong Mid Cantabrian, Mel Puckett made a strong start to her return to the Farah Palmer Cup on the weekend when coming off the bench. Puckett, who spent all of last year out with injury, came off the bench for the last 15 minutes of the match, replacing Black Fern Kendra Cocksedge.

The nippy halfback was decisive in her cameo, distributing strongly and controlling the match as Canterbury beat Counties Manakau 59-12 to make a strong start to their title defence.

HALF MARATHON

Entries flying in; but still room for more Matt Markham Time to dust those running shoes off, the South Island Half Marathon is just over a week away.

And the call is going out for locals to get involved with the hugely successful event over the coming days as the deadline for registrations rapidly approaches.

Ten days out from the annual event and three-quarters of the 700 odd spots available in the event in the event have been

taken, but of those received only slightly more than 10 per cent are from within the Ashburton District.

Race director, John Moore of CJM Events, said that traditionally the final 48 hours before registrations was when a large number of people made the decision to take part.

“Historically, it’s a busy few days for entries – just before they cut off,” he said.

Already this year’s entries far exceed those received for the event last year.

The half marathon is run at Lake Hood next Sunday, August 1 and Moore wants to get as close to, if not bang on the 700 entries

mark when it comes time to start the race.

“That would be the absolute max for us, but it would be nice to get there.”

Split into a number of different categories, the marathon gives an option for everyone from the serious runners wanting to complete the full half marathon, which is three laps of Lake Hood, through to the more relaxed entrants who want to walk, or even those who want to mix it up and enter the hybrid event.

“We try and cater for everyone, even the young ones with the Kids’ Dash over 1500 metres, which is a great way for them to be involved as well.”

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There is a minimum age of 13 for the kids’ dash event.

Moore said entries received to this point saw a large number of people travelling into Mid Canterbury for the weekend, to take part with competitors from as far north as Whangarei to the deep south of Invercargill, and every where in between.

Walkers and Hybrid entrants will begin their race at 9.30am with the main events kicking off at 10am and the kids’ dash at 10.08am.

Further information on the event and how to enter can be found at the South Island Half Marathon website www.southislandhalfmarathon.co.nz

Last-minute loss A stellar season for the Celtic colts side came to a heartbreaking end on Saturday when an 81st minute try halted their hopes of becoming Combined Colts champions. Playing Ashley in front of a strong home crowd on Saturday afternoon, the colts side led throughout the entirety of the match, before a try with time up on the clock and a subsequent conversion saw Ashley grab the win 27-26.

Tomorrow at Addington Raceway

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Puzzles and horoscopes Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 22, 2021

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Everyone has faults, though none more annoying than those of your nearest and dearest. You’ll be wise to accept an unpleasant aspect of a loved one, as it’s going nowhere.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): People need. They think that fulfilling the need will bring happiness.

Whether it is really so is beside the point. The point is asking yourself if you know the need.

Can you address it?

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): The root of all feelings is within. When we are upset, we tend to blame others. At least this makes it easier to articulate the problem. Once articulated, bring it back to yourself for solutions.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Those who’ve had adventures and can regale you with tales of survival are an inspiration. In-person contact makes the strongest impression, but media role models can be surprisingly affecting.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): The ego is a necessary and useful contributor to your survival, and yet it often contributes to a lot of unnecessary and useless noise. Keeping it in check is the name of the game today.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Friction polishes the jewel.

Don’t be afraid to clash with others. If done well, it will make both of you better. If done badly, the outcome will be the same, only more painfully accomplished.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Of all your choices, none is so clear an indicator of how you think about yourself than your choice of company. Selflove is surrounding yourself with supportive, encouraging, inspiring people who get you.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You don’t like wasting time.

Once you’re at that irritated feeling that your time is being wasted, it’s already too late.

Disinterest and boredom were a few miles back. Get off at the next exit.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Just as a movie director becomes known for turning out a particular kind of film, your audience has come to expect a certain emotional tone from you. Today, you’ll enact a genre-cross.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Want a shortcut to creating meaning in your life? Help someone else do what’s meaningful to them. You get the residual impact of joy as well as a dose of inspiration to apply to your next venture.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You’ve stopped many conflicts before they began by simply making a prediction about what would happen if you said X, Y or Z. You’ve been rewarded by your forethought, now you’ll be commended for it.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You could be the best in the world at something but if that thing is not popular, few will notice. If such a fact doesn’t diminish your passion to practice, then it means you’ve chosen the right endeavour.

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This position is for a 40 hours per week, fixed term, to cover another employee’s period of parental leave.

The fixed term employment period is anticipated to be between six and twelve months beginning 16 August and will end upon that employee returning to work. You will be part of a passionate team whose goal is to promote positive change for clients who are accessing this service.

We are seeking a person to work with young people aged 12 – 19 years inclusive, from the Mid Canterbury area, with mild to moderate metal health and addiction issues.

Your priority will be to support clients to move forward in their recovery journey.

The ideal appointee will: • • • •

Have a tertiary qualification and experience in mental health or related areas.

Ability to network with the youth sector and other mental health services.

Knowledge and experience in engaging and working effectively with youth and their families.

Have skills in effective assessment and risk management.

If you are interested in a challenging and diverse role, have a passion for working with people and want to work in a team environment we would love to hear from you.

Application’s close in 28 July 2021 For a Position Description and application please contact: acads@xtra.co.nz

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Hours: 15 hours per week, to be confirmed with successful applicant.

Employment is under the Support Staff in School’s Collective Agreement. Initial payment step commensurate with experience.

Applications close noon, Friday 6 August 2021.

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We are big on Health & Safety at Ashburton New World, so we are looking for someone who is proactive and who shares in this passion, given the high risk environment that is “Inwards Goods” What we need from you: • A current OSH and F Endorsed Forklift License • Experience using a forklift • Experience using SAP or other computer management inventory systems • Comfortable managing a busy storeroom with team, merchandisers, drivers and other visitors that use the storeroom • Being reasonably fit and strong, as much of the work involves lifting, moving on and off vehicles and standing for long periods What you get from us: • Ongoing training and mentoring • Career development opportunities • Great company culture and work environment This is a full time 45 hour position, working Monday to Friday from 5.00am – 2.30pm, with some flexibility for extra hours only when required.

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10am - 4pm ASHBURTON SOCIETY OF ARTS INC. Annual Exhibition is open to the public until July 30.

Ashburton Art Gallery, West Street.

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 R.S.A. WOMEN’S SECTION. Afternoon social with a speaker, competition, winter scarf and egg cup. Please check your programme for our monthly competition. R.S.A. Cox Street.

FRIDAY, JULY 23

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.

10.30am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Seniors’ Coffee Club. Park Street.

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.

9am - 12pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Children’s holiday programme for 5 to 12 year olds. Last day today. St David’s Union Church, 48 Allens Road.

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

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

10am - 4pm ASHBURTON SOCIETY OF ARTS INC. Annual Exhibition is open to the public until July 30.

Ashburton Art Gallery, West Street.

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REDMOND, Colin James – (Formerly of Ashburton) Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on July 20, 2021, aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley, loved father and father-in-law of Barry and Barbara, Graeme and Debby, Janice and Andrew Cowdy, Chris and Rachael.

Adored grandfather to the late Kate, Phil, and John; Ryan, and Kurt; Sam, Nick, and Olivia; George, Louis, Hazel, and Frances, and their partners.

Much loved by his nine great grandchildren.

Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Colin Redmond, c/o PO Box 25187, City East, Christchurch 8141. A Service for Colin will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on MONDAY, July 26, at 2pm. A private burial in Akaroa.

CRACK, Ursula Forrest – Passed away on July 15, 2021 at Ashburton. A loved wife of George. A much loved mother and mother-inlaw of Stephen and Janine, Caroleen and Cheryl, Sharon and Albert, Phillippa and John. A very much loved nana Ursh to all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A loved twin sister of Rodger and the Paul family, and aunty and friend.

Messages c/- the Crack family, 2 Maple Lane, Tinwald, Ashburton 7700. A celebration of Ursula's life has been held.

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GUASTA, Livia – Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on July 13, 2021 aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Luciano, and loving mum of Sabrina, and Claudia. Messages to: the Guasta Family, c/- PO Box 6035, Ashburton 7742. A private family only memorial will be held in due course.

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Ashburton Weather

Thursday: Rain developing as NE change fresh SW, then clearing later in the afternoon to fine with easing winds.

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Thursday: Rain spreading north during the morning and early afternoon as northeasterlies change southwest, strong in exposed places, then clearing later in the afternoon through evening to fine with easing winds.

Friday: Fine with morning frosts. Northerlies.

Saturday: Fine, apart from evening low cloud.

Morning frosts. Northeasterlies developing.

A broad trough, with embedded fronts, crosses New Zealand during Thursday. A ridge of high pressure is building over the South Island from late Thursday morning, in the wake of the trough. A ridge builds over New Zealand on Friday and Saturday, then moves away on Sunday as a frontal system approaches the country from the west.

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Friday: Fine with morning frosts.

Northerlies.

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

Rain spreading north during the morning, clearing the Mackenzie District by midday and elsewhere through the afternoon to fine. Snow possible to 900m at first, affecting high level roads.

Wind at 1000m: NW gale 70 km/h, changing SW 55 km/h morning, becoming light by late afternoon.

Wind at 2000m: NW gale 75 km/h, changing SW 60 km/h morning, becoming light by late afternoon.

Freezing level: Lowering to 1200m.

10 -2 11 -1 12 1 Friday 9 1 11 2 12 2 Mountain weather hazard: Wind Chill.

8 0 11 1 12 0 Fine, apart from areas of morning and evening Morning frosts.

8 0 12 1 13 1 cloud.

Wind at 1000m: Light.

8 1 10 0 11 4 Wind at 2000m: Light.

11 -2 12 -1 12 -2 Freezing level: Rising to 1800m.

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Saturday: Fine, apart from evening low cloud. Morning frosts. Northeasterlies developing.

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Ashburton Airport Temp °C Maximum 13.7 Minimum 1.7 Grass min -0.9 24hr Rain mm 0.0 46.8 Month to date N 31 Wind km/h Strongest gust 12:12pm Sun hrs on Tue 7.6 104.2 Month to date

Methven 12.2 3.9 – – – – – – –

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 14.9 8.3 1.9 -1.5 -1.7 – 0.2 0.0 15.0 15.8 E 24 NW 13 3:10pm 1:26am 4.8 – 108.0 –

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FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sports wrap

Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 22, 2021

calling time on a week of sport

Taking issue

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Cantab U17s take out the big prize Mid Canterbury basketballer, Riley Sa, proved a vital cog in the wheel, helping the Canterbury Under 17 Boys’ basketball team claim glory at the annual national tournament last week – including a big shift in the final against Auckland.

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