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Move over, buddy. Shona McGrath is pleased to be back home with her attention-seeking babies, miniature schnauzers Alfie, Mikki and Louie-Mack. McGrath has returned to Ashburton after spending six months in Burwood Hospital after a mountain bike accident left her paralysed from the shoulders down.

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Changes benefit funeral services Malcolm Hopwood Barry Hayman can now plan his funerals earlier in the week – and he’s contacted the Ashburton Guardian to say thanks.

Hayman, the manager of Paterson’s Funeral Services, was one of the first to congratulate the Guardian for this week changing its publication days to Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. It had been a Wednesday, Friday and Saturday sequence for the past year. In the funeral world, that old sequence was problematic.

“The delay was too great,” Hayman said.

Hayman said that under the Guardian’s previous publication sequence if a death occurred on a Friday evening, after the Saturday edition went to print, then his company wasn’t able to publicise the funeral details in the paper until the following Wednesday.

“It was having an effect on grieving families, who had to

wait until the week after to hold the funeral.

“They relied on the Guardian and weren’t familiar with Apps, Facebook or computers to relay information.”

Hayman was now able to plan funerals earlier in the week and had already advised people of the Guardian’s Tuesday issue so they could bring forward their funeral arrangements.

Hayman’s business delight at the change of publication days was also great news for Ashburton Guardian managing editor Daryl Holden.

“Barry’s reaction is another vindication of our move to a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday sequence,’’ Holden said.

“The change in publication days is obviously more convenient for all of our readers but in this particular instance it has also proven to be a highly positive business-changing decision.

We’re thrilled to make a difference and appreciate the support and thumbs up we have received from Barry and many others since we made the change.

“Your feedback to our publication change and the look of the paper has been fantastic.’’

Barry Hayman admires a page from the Ashburton Guardian’s new look Tuesday issue. Hayman is the manager of Paterson’s Funeral Services. He has given the thumbs-up to the Guardian’s publication day change, saying it was highly positive for the funeral business.

Slogan review under way, PM backs ‘hearty debate’ Adam Burns Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has backed the Ashburton community’s discussion on a town branding shakeup.

Ashburton councillors unanimously agreed to scrap the town’s maligned and now redundant Ashburton: Whatever it Takes slogan.

Ardern declined to comment specifically on Ashburton’s existing slogan, which actually does not appear to have been used in any capacity for years.

But the PM, who was in Ashburton recently on a flood recovery visit, understands the need and benefits for marketing and branding.

“Those conversations are good to have locally,’’ she said.

Jacinda Ardern The Ashburton District Council is co-ordinating a review of its slogan.

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Ardern said discussions around town branding and identity, whilst not always straightforward, were ultimately positive conversations to have.

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“I lived in a town which had a couple of goes,” she said.

“Growing up in Morrinsville it was: Morrinsville: We’re not far from anywhere. But then we realised we were promoting ourselves as a positive place to live because it was quick to go some

place else.

“We used to have good hearty debates about how we wanted to brand ourselves as an area and the great thing is that it brings out all the passion of why they love living where they live.

“So having those conversations in the long term can be a really beneficial thing.”

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also appears to understand the slogan and town catch-cry conversation benefits.

The merits of the existing slogan, alongside an outline of a forthcoming review into it, were thrashed out behind closed doors

by Ashburton councillors.

A report on that workshop would be completed by next month.

The report would also include the formation of a panel to consider a new slogan. That panel would comprise council and community representatives, who would decide on an alternative phrase.

“The review panel will be tasked with developing options and undertaking public consultation,” Mayor Neil Brown said.

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Shona’s strength Who: Shona McGrath What: Back home in Ashburton after spending six months in Burwood Hospital in Christchurch after a mountainbike incident left her paralysed from the shoulders down.

Weekend Guardian: Make sure you get Saturday’s Guardian for a personal profile story on our brave and determined Shona McGrath.

Shona faces challenges after six months in Burwood Malcolm Hopwood Shona McGrath, continuing to adjust to life in a wheelchair, has mixed feelings about coming home to Ashburton.

She says it’s wonderful to be back with family and friends, but disappointed ACC had yet to modify her Burnett Street home as had been promised.

“It’s been a ridiculous delay,” said McGrath, who’s paralysed from the shoulders down after a

mountain bike accident in January.

“They’ve known for some time I was coming home yet haven’t started.”

McGrath said ACC needed to spend a week in a wheelchair to understand her predicament and the urgency of the upgrade.

In particular, she required ramps, paths, a modified kitchen and a wet shower in the ensuite.

But there’s no point in getting angry or upset, she said.

She’s also had mixed feelings about leaving Burwood Hospital where she’s been for six months.

“It became my home. They had facilities suitable for a para-

plegic with trained staff looking after me,” she said.

For the past eight weeks, she had lived in a transition flat

ing to teach us how best to get round the flat and use the kitchen,” she said. “They also took us to the parks and central busi-

been a ridiculous delay. They’ve known “ It’s for some time I was coming home yet

haven’t started, McGrath said on the lack of modifications to her home.

where she had her own bedroom and bathroom, and shared a lounge and laundry with three others.

“We had life coaches, who were disabled themselves, com-

ness district.

“We’d prepare a grocery list and go to the supermarket accompanied by a life coach or occupational therapist, physio or health care worker.”

Each patient in turn cooked for the other three.

Family and friends visited regularly, including her three miniature schnauzers, who visited one at a time.

Back home now, McGrath is starting to move around Ashburton in her wheelchair, taking her dogs for a walk, one at a time.

But the town’s CBD upgrade is proving difficult for people with disabilities.

“I’m having trouble with the roadworks. I go from shingle to concrete and the surfaces don’t ever seem to be at the same level,” she said.

“Fortunately there’s always someone there to help.”

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Falls track not forgotten Track talk

Maddison Gourlay The Mt Somers Walkways Society are gaining traction with their hopes to reopen the popular track into Sharplin Fall this summer.

The Sharplin Falls track in Staveley has been closed for the past seven years due to earthquake-triggered rock-falls.

Discussions about reopening the track have been going on for more than three years now, but Mt Somers Walkways Society chairman, Charles Ross, said they were confident work on the new track could happen soon.

A lot of background work had already gone into the project, from mapping out the new track, communicating with local iwi, and working alongside the Department of Conservation (DOC) and preferred project contractors.

Late last month, the Sharplin Falls working group had a meeting with representatives from Engineering Repairs 2012, Fulton Hogan, Engineering Design Consultants Christchurch and Dirt Trail Building to finalise the progress of the project, which awaits DOC approval.

Ross said that once the society’s easement was accepted by DOC, they estimated the construction

Mt Somers and Staveley locals formed the Mt Somers Walkways Society in 1983, which led to the creation of what is now known as the Mt Somers Track.

The track officially opened in 1987 when management of the area passed to DOC. Mt Somers Track is a 1–2 day circuit around Mt Somers, linking the popular Pinnacles and Woolshed Creek huts.

The Sharplin Falls track is a 1km offshoot alongside Bowyers Stream to the falls. of the new track to take three months.

The project, completing a new track and two bridges, is expected to cost around $400,000 and an estimated $100,000 has already been raised.

“Jack Alan our fundraising manager is working to find the considerable funds required to complete the project,’’ Ross said.

Sharplin Falls working group, Fulton Hogan, Engineering Repairs 2012 Ltd, and Engineering Design Consultants Christchurch come together to discuss the update of the Sharplin falls routes. From left: Barry Austin, Alan Totty, Cam Bisset, Charles Ross, Sam Polson (on screen) and seated Colin Hunt, Shane Reynolds, Jack Allan, and Matt Hunt.

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“This Sharplin Falls area is a locally treasured destination for which we already have had generous support from many in the community.”

The working group was relieved that the new proposed track route did not suffer any extensive damage due to the heavy

rainfall at the end of May. “We are pleased there is no damage,” Ross raid.

“The bridges will be completely clear of the streams on the proposed route, which the rainfall helped reinforce that was a good route.”

Having the new 1km track re-

open access to Sharplin Falls would be a big boost to the area as a tourism hot spot, coupled with the neighbouring Staveley Ice Rink’s $1.1 million redevelopment plans. It hopes to refrigerate the main rink, which would allow it to operate for at least three months every winter.

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The Crusaders, with support from Farmlands, have donated over $22,000 to support the flood clean up in the region.

Crusaders players and Farmlands representatives were on Chris Allen’s flood ravaged farm in Ashburton Forks on Monday to mark the $22,671 donation to Rural Support Trust and Federated Farmers with each receiving an even share.

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Jones said the Crusaders are going to be working with both Rural Support Trust and Federated Farmers moving forward. “[We] look forward to seeing what we can do to continue to highlight that the flooding doesn’t just affect farmers in the short term, rather that the effects of this event are going to continue for years to come,” Jones said.

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Locals helping the locals Maddison Gourlay The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service will now be able to save even more lives thanks to generous Mid Canterbury sponsors.

Methven’s Philip Wareing Limited was one of those chopper backers, helping contribute to the $250,000 needed for the implementation of new technology for the Canterbury region fleet that would now allow the helicopters to perform rescues in poor weather.

The Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust, which manages the region’s rescue chopper fleet, yesterday expressed their gratitude to Wareing’s transport business heads, who did not want to say how much of the $250,000 they had donated.

“When we decided to start this project and we needed this funding, we like to have local funding, and so [Philip Wareing] was the first place we called and they came through,” Trust chief executive,

Philip Wareing Limited’s Simon Wareing, Philip Wareing and Mark Wareing stand with Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust chief executive Christine Prince, senior pilots Grant Wither, and Matt Boulcott when the trust made a special visit to thank the company for its generosity in Methven yesterday.

PHOTO MADDISON GOURLAY 070521-MG-004 Christine Prince said.

The money would see instrument flight rules (IFR) technology introduced into the region, ex-

panding the life-saving ability of the critical service.

The IFR technology was similar to that in airplanes. It allowed res-

cue pilots to fly the helicopters in compromised weather conditions.

“Low cloud is particularly problematic in the Mid Canterbury

region, and IFR will be a game changer, enabling the crew to fly in these conditions and save lives,” Prince said.

It would be particularly relevant in Mid Canterbury, which makes up an average of 25 per cent of missions in Canterbury each year.

Prince said they were “anticipating missions will increase by up to 30 per cent due to this new technology”.

Yesterday, rescue chopper sponsors and supporters were invited to a training display of the IFR equipment in Methven.

On site was Air Rescue Trust ambassador, Alan Johnston, who needed the lifesaving service himself several months after signing up as a supporter.

Johnston had a heart arrhythmia episode at home on the farm in March and had to be flown to Christchurch in the Westpac rescue chopper.

“If you live south of Hornby, the rescue helicopter is a necessity,” he said yesterday.

The Airbus H-145 rescue helicopter would be at the Ashburton Aviation Museum at 2pm today for a presentation to around 100 local supporters.

Volunteers faced with monumental clean-up Adam Burns Small steps in what is an enormous clean-up job – but more help is still needed.

That’s the recovery scenario facing famers on their flood-ravaged properties, with additional Government-supplied labour having been recruited to help clean up properties clobbered by a one-in-200-year rain event.

Following the May 30-31 Canterbury region floods, the Government allocated $500,000 towards the enhanced taskforce green (ETFG) programme, which is co-ordinated by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD).

Teams employed by Conservation Volunteers New Zealand have been assigned to help remove debris, clear trees, fix fenc-

Enhanced Taskforce Green volunteers work tend to a fence at a Greenstreet farm last week.

PHOTO ADAM BURNS 010721-AB-4788 es, clean buildings, among other general repairs required.

Crews were in the Greenstreet area last week after the programme began a week prior.

Local farmer Darryl Butterick, who hosted ETFG workers on his

property and had been hit hard by the floods, said the recovery remained a monumental task.

“This is a massive disaster and we seem to have worn the brunt of it,” he said.

He said the Taskforce Green

Collins, Seymour to visit Adam Burns In comes the cavalry.

ACT Party leader David Seymour and National Party leader Judith Collins will descend on Ashburton on consecutive days starting today.

While details around Collins’ visit remain scant, Seymour is jumping at the opportunity to tackle some topical issues as he kicks off the first of his 45 public meetings in Ashburton tonight.

It also follows comments from Seymour this week that the ACT Party are pulling the strings as far as the lead opposition voice

rather than the National Party.

Seymour said he was looking forward to beginning his speaking tour in Ashburton.

“It seemed like the perfect place to start following feedback we’ve had from people across Mid Canterbury about the rising cost of living, property rights and freedom of speech,” he said.

“Whatever the people of Ashburton would like to have their say on, we’ll hear them out and take their concerns back to Wellington.”

The economic recovery from Covid-19, law and order and housing will be the wider focus for Seymour during his nation-wide tour.

It is understood the leader of the opposition will arrive in Ashburton tomorrow but details are yet to be revealed.

Tonight’s appearance will be at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre from 6.30pm.

staff had made great progress.

“They’re picking stuff off fences and we’ve got some stuff to trim up and plant . . .

“They’re ticking along pretty good.”

More than 50 properties throughout the Ashburton, Selwyn, Mackenzie and Waimakariri districts have appealed for assistance through the initiative.

A total of 17 volunteers were employed on fixed contracts, but MSD regional commissioner Diane McDermott said the taskforce could employ up to 30 at one time.

“We are currently working to timeframe of approximately eight to 12 weeks. However, this may be affected by the level of need, weather, work availability and other circumstances,” she said.

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Socking it to them Maddison Gourlay

Artwork by an Allenton School pupil will now be on feet all over New Zealand.

Lexi Moore won the Design a Sock competition run by Ashburton’s New Zealand Sock Company as part of their Red Nose Day fundraiser for Cure Kids.

The company is knitting socks to raise money for Cure Kids, and enlisted the help of the New Zealand public to come up with the design.

“We wanted to grow awareness for Cure Kids and the work and research they do, and the Design a Sock competition was something fun to do while raising awareness,” NZ Sock Company international sales manager Gabrielle Simpson said.

The national design a sock competition received hundreds of entries but it was the eight-year-old from Allenton School who produced the winning effort.

When Lexi made her sock design as part of a class assignment she never thought she would win, but now her design will be sold all over New Zealand to raise funds for the Cure Kids charity.

From every pair of socks purchased $5 will go directly to Cure

Road closures A number of roads have now reopened since suffering flood damage at the end of May. Hakatere Potts Road and Hakatere Heron Road are now fully open. Repairs are currently underway on Methven Chertsey Road and River Road which are expected to be completed this week. Lower Downs Road from Mayfield Klondyke Road to Blairs Road, remains closed. Three roads are only open to 4x4 access for residents only – Blackford Road and Double Hill Run Road from SH77 and River Road from Beach Road East to Wakanui School Road. The Sunshine Bridges, unbridged shingle crossings over Hinds River, remain impassable on Hackthorne Road, Winslow Road, and Boundary Road.

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Out of the huge number of entries in the Cure Kids and NZ Sock Company collaboration for Red Nose Day, three runners-up and one winner were chosen from Allenton School for their incredible sock designs. The runners-up were (from left) Sofia Polson, Jack Stanley, Daniel Taylor (absent) and design a sock competition winner Lexi Moore. With Alica Reid from Cure Kids (back, left) are, Gabrielle Simpson from the NZ Sock Factory and Will Hall from Cure Kids.

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Simpson said the NZ Sock Company asked its workers to help decide on a charity to support last year and Cure Kids was a unani-

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mous winner due to the number of staff that recommended the charity.

Following the decision to become a brand partner with Cure

Kids last year, the Covid-19 lockdown meant a change of tack for the company with the fundraising venture changing to red nose masks.

Applications open for $4m Canterbury flood recovery fund Mid Canterbury’s flood-stricken farmers will have until the end of the month to apply for financial aid.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is set to open applications for the expanded $4 million Canterbury Flood Recovery Fund tomorrow.

The fund has been set up to support the farmers and growers’ recovery from the flooding at the end of May. “This financial support will help flood-affected farmers and growers across Canterbury to get back on their feet as quickly as possible,” MPI’s deputy director general of agriculture and investment services, Karen Adair, said.

“The clean-up task ahead of primary producers is massive and some are facing significant costs not covered by insurance.’’

Almost 100 of the worst-affected farmers have already been offered grants from the initial $350,000 fund established shortly after the flood.

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flood-affected farmers and growers to get back on their feet as quickly as possible

Applications for the Government’s $4 million relief fund for uninsured land remediation are to open tomorrow.

Adair said those farmers were encouraged to submit a new application to this larger fund if they required extra support.

Grants would assist farmers to clear flood debris, enabling pasture and fodder crops to be resown.

“Our highest priority is the clean-up of debris, such as shingle, boulders, trees and silt, to return paddocks to a productive state.’’

Grant applications would be assessed by an independent panel consisting of people with a

strong understanding of farming businesses and rural communities in Canterbury.

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

“MPI will contribute up to half of the clean-up cost for uninsurable works,” she said.

Applications for the fund will open on Friday and close on July 30.

Ashburton will be overrun with the sound of tractors, utes, trucks, and howling dogs as part of a nationwide protest against government regulations on July 16. In the nationwide event organised

by Groundswell, business owners, tradies, farmers and growers are planning to unite against “increasing Government interference … unworkable regulations and unjustified costs”. In Ashburton the convoys will come from both north and south to meet at the Ashburton Domain at midday.

Nurses to strike Nurses are planning to walk off the job on three separate occasions, causing further disruption for embattled health departments. The NZNO confirmed its 30,000 members had voted in favour of three more strikes, two of which will be for 24 hours.

Strikes occurred throughout the country last month in a fight for better working conditions for healthcare workers, including Ashburton.

There are about 140 nurses at Ashburton Hospital. Further discussions with the DHBs are set for later this week, and mediation is scheduled for next week. The first strike will take place for a 24-hour period on July 29-30.

Feed and seed The winter feed and seed fund set up by Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg and her colleague Dale Stephens has raised almost $22,000.

The GiveaLittle page raising money that will go towards helping flood-affected farmers buy winter feed for their stock, or seed to remediate lost pasture. The campaign closes on July 31.

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TESTYOURSELF Test yourself with the Guardian’s quiz 1: What did Chester Carlson invent in 1959? a) Fax Machine b) X-rays c) Photocopier 2: Ted Badcock boasts the first test cap for what New Zealand team? a) All Blacks b) Black Caps c) All Whites 3: What kind of animal is a chukar? a) Bird b) Lizard c) Dog 4: Author of The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood is from what country? a) USA b) Canada c) France 5: In what year did Columbia Records introduce the first 33 1/3 long-playing record (LP)? a) 1928 b) 1938 c) 1948

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Anthea Moore and her six-year-old son, Angus, view the night sky over Ashburton at the weekend.

The Matariki star cluster rising in the pre-dawn sky was observed by more than 20 Ashburton Astronomy Group members at the weekend.

They set up at Argyle Park before dawn and also observed the moon, one day beyond its last quarter phase, Jupiter, accompanied by its four Galilean moons and the distinctive planet, Saturn.

If the weather permits, they’ll repeat the public viewing of Matariki this Saturday, starting at 5.45am.

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AFFECTED BY THE FLOODS? Apply for help from the Mayoral Relief Fund Property owners hit by the May floods are being encouraged to apply for money from the Mayoral Relief Fund.

Some $13,000 was allocated last week and another $60,000 remains so Council is encouraging people to apply if they need help.

Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown said the fund was available to those who needed a range of relief following the floods.

“The criteria is very broad and so far we’ve helped people repair driveways, buy feed, fix fences and funded mental health breaks off-farm.

“Some people are holding back asking for help because they think that others are in a worse position, but there is money there for those who meet the criteria,” he said.

A special flood recovery page has been created on the Council's website (ashburtondc.govt.nz) with flood-specific advice. The page also includes regular updates on recovery progress. Criteria for the emergency Mayoral Relief Fund and application forms can be found there.

Council officers can also take Mayoral Relief Fund requests over the phone by calling 03 307 7700.

RECOVERY UPDATE

People granted money from the relief fund do not have to pay it back. It is money given to help them return to business as usual.

Council is hosting three community meetings on Tuesday July 13 at Greenstreet, Winchmore and Mt Somers to provide an overview of the flood recovery progress. Speakers from organisations including Council, Environment Canterbury and Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust will outline responses so far, and work identified for the future.

COUNCIL COMMUNITY MEETINGS - Tuesday 13 July 2021 Times and venues: • Greenstreet Hall at 11am • Winchmore Hall at 2pm • Mt Somers Memorial at 5.30pm

Hakatere: Home & Heritage Art gallery merges with museum as Council activity to be celebrated at museum Sixteen local families, connected through in a legacy book about the heritage of the Ashburton district, will have pride of place in the Ashburton Museum for the next three months.

From Saturday, the museum’s Murney Room will be home to the Hakatere Home and Heritage exhibition, which is based on a photobook by the same name and published recently to celebrate the district’s diverse community.

Ashburton District Council Chief Executive Hamish Riach said that a new deputy director position is also being created with a museology focus.

The exhibition will open on Friday night, at an invitation-only event to be attended by local dignitaries and those who are featured in the exhibition and on the pages of the visual time capsule.

Councillors decided last week that the combined model was the best way forward and will create a closer and more connected operating environment for both the museum and art gallery.

“Appointing a new deputy director with museology training, qualifications, and experience to complement the art gallery background of the centre’s new director will ensure the museum has the professional expertise to continue to thrive,” he said.

The photos in the book were taken by Ashburton-based photographer Emmily Harmer and they form part of the exhibition, alongside the personal stories of those who call Ashburton home. Some were born and bred here, others came from across the world.

The museum has been a Council-managed operation since 2014, since the Heritage Centre opened, whereas the art gallery has been managed separately from Council by Ashburton Art Gallery Incorporated.

“There will now also be the opportunity for the art gallery and museum to be open at the same time and synchronise operations, including programmes and offerings where possible.”

Those residents have also provided their cultural dress as part of the exhibition, which will run until late September.

The proposed new staffing structure will see the gallery’s current curator and manager Shirin Khosraviani become the centre’s new director overseeing both operations.

Council consulted with both the Art Gallery Committee and Ashburton Historical Society over the merger and is now working on transitioning the art gallery into Council and setting up the new combined structure.

The Ashburton Art Gallery will merge with the Ashburton Museum with one director now overseeing the combined in-house activity of the Ashburton District Council.

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Community Services Group Manager Steve Fabish said the exhibition area would also include comfortable seating, where people could take time to read the book.

“Their stories are told with pride and we are expecting a lot of family groups to visit this exhibition,” he said.

Ashburton's Refugee Resettlement Cultural Navigator Navid Bashir provides a Hazara Afghan garment that men wear for special occasions.

Another area of the museum will be devoted to crafts associated with the different cultural groups that call Ashburton home.

For more information, visit the Ashburton Museum's website ashburtonmuseum.co.nz ashburtondc.govt.nz

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Council plans for future growth, invests $420m in Three Waters and Roads A 10-year budget that invests $419.7 million in the District’s three waters network and roading and transport systems has been adopted by the Ashburton District Council.

Mayor Neil Brown said Council heeded residents’ calls to focus on core services while still planning for growth during challenging times.

"The 2021-31 Long Term Plan that we adopted last week is all about spending within our means but also looking to the future and creating a district where the community feels included, has a sustainable environment, and a prosperous economy."

The budget includes investment in Three Waters infrastructure to meet more of Central Government compliance requirements, building resilience for our future.

Mayor Brown said Councillors and Council officers worked to realise savings and adjusted other spending after hearing from 431 people through submissions and at public meetings during consultation on the plan.

"This is a balance between keeping costs down for ratepayers and meeting the needs of our growing community.

"We look after about $935 million worth of

infrastructure, assets and facilities – that includes roads, pipes, buildings and land, right down to the bins at the domains.

"We estimate it will cost us around $574 million over the next 10 years to look after what we have and provide all of our services (operating costs).

"It will cost another $349 million to upgrade our assets and build new ones (capital costs)," Mayor Brown said.

Included in the 10-year plan is: • $234 million for transport infrastructure, including roads and footpaths.

• $185.3 million for upgrading and protecting the Three Waters ($92.7m drinking water, $66m for wastewater and $26.6m for the stormwater).

• $7.5 million for Council’s contribution to the planned second urban bridge.

• $49.8 million for the new Library and Civic Centre.

• An average rate rise of 6.3 per cent in the 2021-22 financial year.

Mayor Brown said the Ashburton District rates were similar to neighbouring councils of similar size while also maintaining one of the biggest roading networks in the country.

"This was a big piece of work spanning nearly two years and I’m pleased that Council have been able to achieve this result.

"It has not been easy but I think we have struck a good balance," he said.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF BROTHEL LOCATION BYLAW

Council has rolled over its Brothel Location Bylaw, which was due for review in September.

The Prostitution Reform Act 2003 gives councils the right to regulate brothel locations and signage, and the current bylaw aims to ensure that brothels are not located within 100m of sensitive sites like schools, churches and maraes.

Officers reviewed the bylaw and determined no changes were required, with the exception of an update to the team responsible for implementing the bylaw.

This is a reflection of recent organisational change.

Since the last review of this bylaw, Council has received no complaints nor queries about where brothels can be located.

Jane Donaldson Group Manager - Strategy & Compliance

PLAN CHANGE 4 TO THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT PLAN

Notice is hereby given that the Ashburton District Council has made its decision on submissions to Proposed Plan Change 4 to the Ashburton District Plan (2014). From the date of this notice, the Plan is amended in accordance with those decisions.

The Plan as amended by decisions, as well as the decisions themselves are available on the Council website at www.ashburtondc. govt.nz. Copies may also be inspected during office hours at the following places: • Council Offices - 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton • Ashburton Library - 180 Havelock Street, Ashburton Jane Donaldson Group Manager - Strategy & Compliance

Dogs a big focus for Council this July

Dogs are a big focus for Council in July, with registration of around 6600 dogs beginning on July 1 and consultation on a draft Dog Control Bylaw and Policy open until July 11.

The law requires all dogs over three months of age to be registered. If your dog is registered, you will be sent a reregistration form; any new dog will need to be registered with Council. Owners who do not register their dogs may be issued with an infringement and fined.

We are reviewing our documents and are proposing some changes.

ashburtondc.govt.nz/ haveyoursay

Strategy and Compliance Group Manager Jane Donaldson said registration was just one of the obligations and responsibilities of owning a dog, and most owners comply.

"We estimate that about 93 per cent of owners in the district register their dogs."

Council is also nearing the end of its consulting period on its draft Dog Control Bylaw and Policy and has received about 20 submissions already. The deadline for feedback is Sunday, 11 July.

The bylaw and policy includes two new clauses: • owners must make sure their dogs are wearing current registration tags while away from home, and • owners must carry plastic bags or something else to remove their dog's poo from public land.

If you find the registration tags hard to fit onto your dog's collar, then try softening the tag in hot water for 10 seconds or so.

You will find you can easily bend it.

COUNCIL OFFICE 5 Baring Square West Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 8.30am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm ashburtondc.govt.nz

Simon, a rescue dog, is training to be part of the Council's DogSmart education programme.

Council is also proposing in the bylaw and policy that the dog exercise area at Argyle Park be extended and a new dog exercise area created in north-east Ashburton next to the Ashburton Business Estate. The new north-east exercise area would run between Company Road and Taits Road.

Council recognises the importance of exercise for dogs and provides dog parks and exercise areas across the district for them to run and socialise. Your dog must be on a leash unless it is in a designated exercise area, and even then, owners must have their dog under control.

Another aspect of Council's work with dogs is its DogSmart education programme.

This is a free one-hour dog safety and bite prevention programme aimed at school

ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 180 Havelock Street, Ashburton 7700 Mon - Fri 9.00am - 8.00pm Sat 10am - 1pm | Sun 1pm - 4pm

children, taught by an Animal Control Officer. Children are taught to avoid being bitten by dogs, the correct way to approach a dog they don't know, and the golden rule "if a dog's on its own, leave it alone".

The programme is also available to workplaces where staff might encounter a dog regularly; people like meter readers, midwives and Council's own staff.

Dog attacks can be costly for employers as injured staff may need time off work to recover. Last year, 1144 dog-related injuries were recorded by ACC just for Canterbury. Every day in New Zealand, an average of two people will be bitten by a dog. Many of those incidents can be prevented.

EA NETWORKS CENTRE 20 River Terrace Mon - Fri 6.00am - 9.00pm Sat & Sun 7.00am - 7.00pm

Draft Dog Control Bylaw & Policy The bylaw and policy work together to regulate dog control matters in our community.

Draft Open Spaces Bylaw This bylaw addresses potential problems that may arise from the misuse of Council owned or managed parks and open spaces.

We are accepting feedback until 5pm Sunday 11 July 2021.

ASHBURTON MUSEUM 327 West Street 10am - 4pm daily.

Closed Public Holidays.

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That’s us. The Ashburton Guardian. Your Guardian, no less. We’re 142 not out, with a double century not in our sights just yet, but we’re looking as rock solid and dependable as a forward defensive shot from cricket’s captain fantastic, Kane Williamson.

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Daryl Holden out in the coming weeks and months. Of course, the non-cosmetic change of moving to a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday publication sequence was a biggie and we know it’s got the proverbial thumbs up.

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following Wednesday to place a death notice. That meant some funerals had to be delayed until they could be advertised in the Guardian, the power of the press working in a way no-one

given the old girl a bit of a touch-up, “ We’ve freshened up some pages to lift the look and feel of the paper to make it an even more enjoyable, visual read.

and Saturday was problematic for advertising funerals.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 8, 2021

Govt delivers rules and regs, and little else Nicola Grigg SELWYN MP

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t was very difficult trying to decide what to write about this week.

There are just so many areas that the Government is abjectly failing to deliver on and the harm some of its more divisive policies are causing to New Zealanders is deeply worrying.

This remains the most socialist Government this country has seen in half a century, with Jacinda Ardern using her parliamentary majority to her advantage.

She will ram through every single vanity project that she wishes to for as long as she has this mandate – no matter how tribal or ideological.

This Government no longer bothers to deny its desire to control and centralise almost every sector of society.

And we on the ground will be the ones to pick up the tab.

We’ve already been told our DHBs will be disbanded and health services will be merged

As farmers work on repairing their flood-ravaged properties, Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg is concerned at the impact new Government rules and regulations are having on the welfare of rural communities and the agricultural industry. into a mega-authority in Wellington – and the Three Waters reform is another case in point.

Just like health services, water management is complex.

There is undoubtedly a need for change but under the Government’s plans to centralise control, but we, the ratepayers across Canterbury, face losing

local assets we’ve paid for over generations, while being asked to foot the bill for poorer-performing neighbours.

Nor are the benefits of scale convincing.

The result will be large service organisations that won’t work together or create any savings.

The last thing New Zealanders

need is more bloated bureaucracies.

This Government, unable to deliver on much else, appears to want to regulate New Zealanders in every facet of our lives.

Not content with just telling us what car we are allowed to drive, they want to restrict and regulate the words that come out of our mouths.

Labour has moved to criminalise language that causes offence.

Let’s be clear; abhorrent language is vile and not to be condoned – but freedom of speech is a fundamental right and the use of language that incites violence is already provided for in New Zealand law.

On the topic of being told what to do on a daily basis, I really worry about the cumulative impact that totally unworkable rules and regulations are having on the welfare of our rural communities and agricultural industry.

A recent report from KPMG confirms farmer morale has slumped over the past year – mostly due to the unprecedented speed of regulatory change.

With farmers having to try and do business in the context

of failed immigration policies, freshwater reforms, controversial significant natural area rules, a pending national policy statement on biodiversity, climate change commission recommendations – not to mention recent weather events – it is little wonder.

Each new rule brings compliance and reporting requirements. That often requires change to core business systems.

And it does absolutely nothing to improve productivity or ease of doing business.

National’s Nicola Grigg grew up in Mt Somers and is currently the Selwyn MP.

Your Say Do you agree with the view of National’s Nicola Grigg?

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Be part of the debate. Have your say.

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For David, every heartbeat counts Guardian readers show support for Methven boy

There’s a long road still ahead, but young Methven boy David Dirks, pictured at Starship Hospital in Auckland, finally has his new heart after waiting almost a year for a suitable donor.

Ashburton Guardian readers have been touched by David’s journey and his successful heart transplant story in Tuesday’s paper.

Here’s a selection of abridged Facebook comments about news of David’s new heart story.

hands at the moment. The crew in Auckland are amazing.

Graeme Smith: Thoughts going to both families at this time. Giving the gift of life has two sides. Best wishes David. Be Strong.

Darrell Henwood: Good on you young fella. It’ll be way better. I’m two years post (operation).

Lee McLintock Te Wekepiri: Kia Kaha David. You got this. Onwards and upwards.

Jessica Mona Beardsell Campbell: Amazing!! Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Peter Jill Stirling: Hopefully you’ll (be) up and about soon. Love your quilt cover.

Steph Benny: Best wishes to David and his family.

Mel Meynell: All the best for your recovery sweet boy. That’s fantastic news.

Tania King: That’s fantastic news for David and his family.

Shannon Hamilton: All the best for your recovery young man. You got this.

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Deby Henwood: All the very best wishes for a great recovery and the next steps in your journey.

You honestly couldn’t be in better

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): The very nature of leadership is to head into the unknown while acting as though you do, in fact, know a lot. Were you to act otherwise, no one would follow. People are counting on you. Steel up. March forward.

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stud allowing ample space for trophy ornaments or a library wall.

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.

Farm sheds, accredited deer shed, and paddock layout are all to a high standard which allows easy management.

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(unless sold prior) 3pm, Wed 4 Aug, 2021

Jon McAuliffe

Viewing

Call for viewing times

Phone 027 432 7769

Email jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz

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FINAL NOTICE

Ashburton 2/350 Burnett Street 2

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Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 3pm, Wed 14 Jul 2021 201 West Street, Ashburton View Sat 10-10.30am or 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

FINAL NOTICE

Allenton 45 Churchill Avenue 3

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Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 3pm, Wed 14 Jul 2021 201 West Street, Ashburton View 10.30-11am Sat 10 Jul or by appointment Ray Knight 027 434 0139 ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Colonial character on Churchill Situated in Churchill Avenue on an easy-care 690sqm (more or less) section, this very attractive and sunny colonial home has excellent street views and a previously award-winning alpine-style garden.

The family is well catered for with three spacious bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes, separate lounge, dining and kitchen, a generous bathroom, and large laundry with an abundance of storage. An external garage with a carport and ample off-street parking completes this tidy package.

Our Vendor is the original owner of the property and has faithfully maintained it throughout their 46 years of ownership.

bayleys.co.nz/5515603

OPEN HOME

Tinwald 42 Johnstone Street 3

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Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 4pm, Thu 22 Jul 2021 201 West Street, Ashburton View 11-11.30am Sat 10 Jul or by appointment Sarah Smith 027 662 6209 sarah.smith@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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

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

bayleys.co.nz/5515597

OPEN HOME

Tinwald 5 Birchside Lane 3

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

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

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

bayleys.co.nz/5515446

bayleys.co.nz

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Windwhistle 2/46 Zig Zag Road

Terrace Downs Lot 12 The Rowans

Welcome to paradise

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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 Olé Wallis 021 0273 7307 ole.wallis@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

bayleys.co.nz/5515719

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

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

bayleys.co.nz/5514654

FINAL NOTICE

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Windwhistle 4/46 Zig Zag Road

Methven 10 Lampard Street

Own a slice of paradise

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

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Olé Wallis 021 0273 7307 ole.wallis@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/5515454

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Character and opportunity

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

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 15 Jul 2021 View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/5515395

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FINAL NOTICE

Methven 6 Wayne Place

Methven 16 McMillan Street

When location matters With 782sqm of vacant land in a highly sought after location of Methven, this land is sure to catch your eye. This property is fully fenced with post and rail, including extensive views of the southern Alps.

There are no covenants or building guidelines.

bayleys.co.nz/5515514

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 4pm, Thu 15 Jul 2021 View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Ideal location

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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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bayleys.co.nz/5515088

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Netherby 9 Ascot Place

Methven 143 Hobbs Road

Hidden gem ready for building 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.

bayleys.co.nz/5515417

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

Outstanding lifestyle location

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

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

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bayleys.co.nz/5515216

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27 Brucefield Avenue, Ashburton

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3 Allens Road, Ashburton

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176 South Street, Ashburton

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39 McMurdo Street, Tinwald

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Ashbury Grove, Tinwald

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SUNDAY 11TH JULY NO OPEN HOMES TODAY

14 Walshs Road, Ashburton

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Private and Sunny. *3 bedroom home on 574m2 back section in Allenton * Modern style kitchen with open plan living * Separate laundry and bathroom, Separate toilet * Private back yard with off street parking * Large storage shed * Heat pump in lounge and heat transfer kit * Insulated underfloor and ceiling (unsighted)

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View Saturday 10:00 - 10:30am

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB23155 Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

What’s your home worth?

39 McMurdo Street, Tinwald

Contact Ray White for a free market appraisal on your home 03 307 8317

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*3 Sizable Bedrooms all with built in storage *Open plan, warm & sunny spacious dining/living area *Separate bathroom, toilet & laundry *Separate extra length garage *Easy care section with additonal garden shed storage

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View Saturday 11:00am - 11:30am

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB23152 Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

REMINDER: Tender Closing Thursday 8 July 2021, at 4:00pm

19 Peters Street, Hinds

176 South Street, Ashburton

Many options on offer with this 9104m2 property *4 bedroom house with open plan living (tenanted) *2 bedroom unit upstairs with a double garage below (tenanted) *Commercial style building containing a cafe (tenanted)

Tender closing 8th July 2021, 4:00pm

Bruce McPherson 027 438 4250

View By appointment only

Denise McPherson 027 242 7677

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Real Estate Mid Canterbury Property Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

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Kim Miller Sales Consultant 027 236 8627

Denise Russell Sales Consultant 027 432 9717

Armand van der Eik Sales Consultant 021 597 527

Cheryl Fowler Sales Consultant 027 461 2614

Chrissy Milne Sales Consultant 027 290 6606

Lynne Bridge Sales Consultant 027 410 6216

96 Tancred Street, Ashburton 03 307 8317

Mike Grant ncre Sales Consultant 021 272 0202

Set Date of Sale closing 20 July 2021, at 4:00pm (unless sold prior)

* Turn Key Investment Property * Healthy Homes compliant * 1940’s 3 Bedroom stucco home * Open plan kitchen/dining/living area * Tidy fully fenced 706m2 section with single garage

Margaret Feiss Sales Consultant 021 751 009

Mark Totty Sales Consultant 021 664 113

Main Road, Tinwald 03 307 8317

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Shirley Fitzgerald Sales Consultant 027 220 1528

Bruce McPherson Sales Consultant 027 438 4250

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Denise McPherson Sales Consultant 027 242 7677

Justin Waddell Sales Consultant 027 437 1111

Janene McDowell Property Manager 027 287 3388

Carey Von Lubke Property Manager 027 697 6948

36 McMillan Street, Methven 03 303 3032

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Live the Dream!

56 Wills Street, Ashburton

Often admired and presented in immaculate condition, now is your chance to own a top of the range architecturally designed home within the avenues and walking distance to the domain, museum and town amenities.

Step into the imposing entry foyer with impressive modern chandelier, move through to the sunny spacious family, living and dining room with doors that open to your private glassed pergola ideal for barbecues and entertaining or just a nice place to sit.

The family lounge flows through cavity sliders to your

formal lounge with doors that open to both your covered patio and to a separate timber deck area.

This room has a gas fire for winter warmth and ambiance.

Master bedroom is on the ground floor with a walk-through wardrobe and a full bathroom including spa bath and sensor wash toilet. Bedroom four is on this level along with a third 'visitors' toilet and separate laundry.

Access upstairs is via a beautiful modern timber staircase where you find your third living area with kitchenette with a fridge for that refreshing drink you could take out to

the upstairs deck and enjoy mountain views.

Prefer your master bedroom upstairs? Bedroom two with its walk-in wardrobe and views could be ideal. Bedrooms two and three are located upstairs and share a Jack and Jill bathroom.

Internally accessed drive-through three-car garaging. Fully fenced family sized section. With low maintenance gardens so your weekends are free.

This lovely home features many extras and could make an ideal B & B.

Price $1,100,000

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027 457 7998 | helena@fnash.co.nz WE APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK

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326 East Street 03 307 4222

Real Estate Ashburton

SBW Developments Ltd, Licensed under the REAA 2008

SOLD

301 Moore Street Ashburton

• Four bedrooms • Open plan kitchen and dining • Double garage with internal access • Security doors and screens

OPEN HOME | 10am - 10.30am

10 Bowen Street Rakaia

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

144 Railway Terrace Rakaia

Allens Road Subdivision Lot 1

• 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.

• Three bedrooms • Single garage with internal access • Master with ensuite • Perfect location

Enquiries over $365,000

Enquiries over $485,000

Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

Allens Road Subdivision Lot 2

14 Jag Way Tinwald

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

1 Kelburn Place, 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

Allens Road Subdivision Lot 3

Enquiries over $485,000

Offers over $699,000

Enquiries over $485,000

Price $711,000

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

Debbie Boon 027 448 4006

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

Price $680,000 Helena Ratten 027 457 7998

Allens Road Subdivision Lot 4 • Single garage • Three bedrooms • Tiled showers • Ensuite in master • Fully insulated and double glazed

Enquiries over $390,000

56 Wills Street Ashburton

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

Allens Road Subdivision Lot 5 • Three bedrooms • Single garage • Open plan living • Double glazing • Fully insulated and double glazed

Enquiries over $485,000

Price $1,100,000

Enquiries over $485,000

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

Helena Ratten 027 457 7998

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

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

Call us anytime 307 4222

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Opportunity on Oxford 18 Oxford Street, Hampstead, Ashburton Set on a private easy care large 1012m2 section, this well maintained solid neat brick home is instantly appealing and ready for it's new owners.

It features three double bedrooms, an updated bathroom with bath, shower and vanity, separate toilet and large separate laundry, excellent storage throughout.

The large modern kitchen flows to the spacious open dining area and sunny lounge.

This home is kept warm with a compliant log burner, heat pump,

insulation and heat transfer system. The outdoor area is beautifully set up for those evenings under the stars with a spa and barbecue area for you to enjoy.

All set on a secure section ideal for children and pets, with awesome sheds and a single garage with auto garage door.

Here is a great opportunity to purchase a lovely home.

Avoid disappointment, call now to view or come to a scheduled open home.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK

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Viewing:

Saturday, 10.30am - 11am

Leah Harrison

027 737 2489 | 03 307 9176

pb.co.nz/AU87900

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Allenton 8 Miller Avenue

Hampstead 33 Nelson Street Open Home

Hampstead 96 Beach Road

Open Home

Hampstead 18 Oxford Street Open Home

Open Home

What a great start

Loads of space

Nest or invest

Opportunity on Oxford

A neat and tidy home on a neat and tidy street. Solid construction red brick home, very warm and well insulated in ceiling and underfloor. Heat pump and pellet fire in the open kitchen/dining and living area. Three double bedrooms off the central hallway and bathroom having a bath, shower and vanity. The toilet is separate as is the laundry. Good carpet throughout including new to bedrooms.

This town house offers plenty of space both inside and out. Two bedrooms, roomy living areas, single garage with workshop. Need some space for a vege garden, some lawn or even off street parking. Here it is.

Some refreshing would enhance.

Looking for your first home or investment then you need to take the time to look at this Beach Road property. This four bedroom brick home sits on a 1158sqm section with plenty of room for the family. The house has 4 double rooms and separate laundry and toilet. The open plan kitchen and living area is warm with a compliant fire and is insulated in the ceiling.

Set on a private easy care large 1012m2 section, this well maintained solid neat brick home is instantly appealing and ready for it;s new owners.

It features three double bedrooms, an updated bathroom with bath, shower and vanity, separate toilet and large separate laundry, excellent storage throughout. The large modern kitchen flows to the spacious open dining area and sunny lounge.

Deadline Sale closes 4.00pm Tue 13 Jul 2021 View Sat 10 Jul 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU92137

For Sale Buyers $245,000+ View Sat 10 Jul 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU92792

For Sale Buyers $338,000+ View Sat 10 Jul 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU84524

For Sale Buyers $395,000+ View Sat 10 Jul 10.30 - 11.00am Web pb.co.nz/AU87900

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Open Home

The perfect solution

Superb location

Large, central living

Affordable quality

Immaculately presented three bedroom home minutes from local schools, shopping centre and sports grounds. All day sun is complemented by efficient heating options including heat pump, compliant fire and insulation in the ceiling and underfloor. Updated kitchen/dining area with French doors to patio and a butlers pantry/storage room. Bathroom is updated also with bath, shower and vanity.

So close to our soon to be completed, revitalised town centre and all amenities on offer. This two storey substantial home will cater for all the needs of a busy family. Entry is into a spacious foyer which also has the open staircase leading to the first floor. Off the foyer, through french doors, is the formal lounge and adjacent, the dining room which opens out to an enclosed BBQ area.

This two bedroom unit, close to town offers space, space, space.

Featuring open plan living with conservatory, generous bedrooms with ample storage, wet room shower with separate toilet and laundry facilities and single garage with internal access. Make the most of this opportunity and view today.

If you're looking for brand new and an easy care property at an affordable price then look no more. Featuring three double bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk in wardrobe.

For Sale Buyers $355,000+ View Sat 10 Jul 10.45 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AU92933

Deadline Sale closes 4.00pm Tue 13 Jul 2021 View Sat 10 Jul 11.00 - 11.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU87273

For Sale By Negotiation View Sat 10 Jul 11.15 - 11.45am Web pb.co.nz/AU87065

For Sale Buyers $578,000+ View Sat 10 Jul 11.30 - 12.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AU83572

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Tinwald 142 Tarbottons Road

Mount Somers Lots 1-3 Tramway Road

Open Home

Plenty of space

Make me yours!

Unique + stylish

Mt Somers Lifestyle-Mountain Views

Large kitchen with lots of cupboard space and a pantry, open plan living and dining area with an inbuilt fire with a fan that keeps you toasty warm in winter and a heat pump to keep you cool in summer, plus HRV and heat transfer system. Four bedrooms, separate bathroom and laundry with lots of shelving and storage. Three bay garage and workshop for the home handyman as well as a carport.

Lovely two bedroom unit featuring open plan living, compliant log fire, floor heat pump and sunny outlook with sliding door access to private courtyard. Good size kitchen with plenty of storage, tiled splash back and updated flooring, generous bedrooms with built in wardrobes, central bathroom and single garage with automatic door. Second unit of four, this property is privately nestled away.

A golden opportunity has presented itself to purchase this architecturally designed property that really is refreshingly different in all respects. Built by the vendor to his own design, specifications and exacting standards this 332sqm home is an absolute eye opener in these times where there is so much of the ordinary on offer.

We are excited to offer these 3 x 8-hectare bare land lifestyle titles located close to Mt Somers village. Titles of this size are not often available in the Mid Canterbury foothills area, especially with 360-degree panoramic mountain and rural views. Exceptional mountain views are combined with available services of town water supply, electricity, telecommunications at the Tramway Road.

For Sale Buyers $495,000+ View Sat 10 Jul 12.00 - 12.30pm Web pb.co.nz/AU89317

For Sale Buyers $255,000+ View Sat 10 Jul 12.00 - 12.30pm Web pb.co.nz/AU87111

For Sale Buyers $1,050,000+ View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AU88158

For Sale By Negotiation View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AL91442

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Rakaia 1 Birch Avenue

Ashburton 101 Dromore Station Road

Ready, Set, Build @ Barrhill

Endless opportunities!

Picture yourself in the idyllic rural-Mid Canterbury village of Barrhill, situated on a large 1593sqm section and the freedom to enjoy the historic peaceful ambience of this unique country location. Enjoy walking, biking or walking the dog, on the quiet and expansive tree lined avenues with Rakaia River access. A golden opportunity presents itself, to save time and money.

Retiring vendors are selling which presents a unique opportunity to purchase this 14.2303-hectare property. Previously run as an iconic free range turkey farm with clients of 60 years throughout New Zealand. This is definitely the last chance to secure an iconic brand and poultry operation or alternatively the land, buildings and infrastructure could be utilised for multiple options.

For Sale $249,000 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AL92102

For Sale By Negotiation View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AR90016

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Kirsty Clay 027 308 7557

Mel Perriton 022 175 0780

Chris Murdoch 027 434 2545

Karen McRae 027 436 4146

Greg Jopson 027 447 4382

Leah Harrison 027 737 2489

Paul Cunneen 027 432 3382

Hamish Niles 027 435 6265

Gemma Guild 021 901 882

Paddy Strange 027 491 5259

Robert Harnett 027 432 3562

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NEW LISTING/OPEN HOME

Perfect Location 44A Peter Street, Ashburton Properties like this don't come up very often. This home has been well maintained and we are looking for its new owners.

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

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

The home offers a choice of outdoor areas to sit and enjoy

the sunshine in your own private setting, with both the front and back having paved areas and easy-care, low maintenance gardens.

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

Location is superb, close to a Countdown supermarket and local shops including the Ashburton Event Centre and Cinema.

There is the Triangle Café and other amenities also within walking distance, including an easy stroll into the town centre.

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Viewing:

Saturday, July 10 11.30am - 12 noon

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Phone 027 629 32 60

Website ID AUE2904262

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OPEN HOME

Home for the Future

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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15 Geoff Geering Drive, NETHERBY

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.

Ideal home for your family or add to your rental portfolio.

Call now, this property won’t last long.

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

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19 Bowen Street, RAKAIA

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 Web ID AUW2895473 View Saturday, 11.30am - 12 noon

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17 Digby Place, ALLENTON

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

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

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

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80 Tancred Street, RAKAIA

122 Barkers Road, METHVEN

Racecourse Road

48 Murdochs Road

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

Four bare land sections of approximately 4000m2 each. Popular location in a sheltered setting, town water, power and fibre supplied to each. All subject to final survey and issue of title. If you are considering selling or subdividing please call.

Priced from $335,000

Priced from $250,000

This home is being relocated to the Rakaia District.

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

Offers over $305,000

Web ID RUE2846113

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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Workshop and Office 179 Alford Forest Road, ALLENTON

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

Downstairs provides an office and showroom plus storage.

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

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

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

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

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

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Grahams Road, Huntingdon

81 Bridge Street, NETHERBY

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

Offers Over $499,000 incl GST Web ID ALE2741318

If you're looking for a solid, easy care property for your first home, this is it! This property would make a great family home, three bedrooms, permanent material. It has a compliant log burner, plus a HRV. There is a separate laundry and a separate bathroom, shower over bath and separate toilet. Fully fenced. Single garage with carport with workshop. Private backyard, with vege planter boxes, wood shed, garden shed and glass house. This home is an excellent first home, or it could be an addition to your portfolio.

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Great Family Home in Prime Location 22 Pages Road, Allenton, Ashburton Not to be missed!

This three bedroom, one office home is located in sought after Allenton.

The 180 sqm floor space on a 933 sqm section is a great size for the family.

This property has an open plan kitchen and dining with a semi open plan living.

Heated by a log fire and a heat pump.

The bathroom has a separate bath and shower.

The internal access double garage houses the second toilet.

The section is well fenced to make it secure and private.

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 8, 2021

Ashburton Golf Club

Big weekend for Brandon golfers. I got a 50 per cent pass on my predictions.

Of course Josh Coyle smashed Ram Clarke.

Clarkie might say that it went to the 16th, but it looked like Josh was just toying with him, like a cat playing with its prey.

In the other semi, Richard and Sean played a game of “to me, to you” where they both tried to give each other holes. I don’t actually think either of them won a hole, but Sean was more insistent when it came to giving holes, so Richard won on 15.

In the plate Barry had a good win over Steve and Dave tore young Tommy a new one.

We have 2 good finals in store for this Saturday, I am going to leave the predictions alone, I just hope the best men win.

Oh, so Josh and Barry it is then!

In the game of the day young Seb McMillan has finally put the ghost of Perry to bed and shot a great 41 points, just pipping Terry K and George Brown. Well done to all the players.

The course was certainly in fantastic nick, the day was lovely, so if you did not play well then it must have been your golf clubs’ fault.

On Sunday we had pennants across the district. In Shane’s absence it is nice to see captain David stick to the well-used game plan.

He and Ron picked up good wins, but that was it for the team in a 12-5 loss. David tells me that Chris Lovelock is still sat in a darkened room after playing well but getting a net 68 shoved up him.

Davo captained the Redpath team well by only picking good players, Robbie and Terry had close losses put snaffled the fourball and then Craig and Blair won the lot for a good result.

In the Patterson grade the Vision Insurance pups just fell short of a great win over a top Fairlie side. Both Stoddart boys took losses, Tom and James had great wins. Young Spud was 7 down but got a draw. It all came down to Sean. After blowing up on Saturday he was due. All square on the last, a miraculous recovery shot from a hazard. Two putts for a team win and all the glory he could drink.

Three putts for a great halve and a good result. Oh well I’m sure the boys will forgive him eventually.

The old dogs had a bad day at the office only Bruce and Gaby managed wins.

Old Spud won the first four holes, then it seems his opponent turned up and won the next 12, but the story of the day goes to a certain realtor and Ashburton legend who shall remain nameless.

Lets just call him Mince Farr. I am reliably informed that he did not make the ladies tee with his tee shot or his second shot or even his third, and only just snuck by it for his forth. We certainly have not seen a triple twotty in many a day. Top effort.

Last note that I have is a story from the MacGregors. Turns out that Arkwright and Nurse Gladys Emmanuelle were having a hit on Saturday, and for the first time ever the lovely Nurse Gladys shot a better gross score than the old fella.

Market had been run.

Induction of the New Board for 2021/2022 was performed by DG Christine Stewart in the absence of President Elect. Lion Robert Spencer, due to ill health, who honoured his oath of office by telephone. All members of the board were invited to stand at the front of the gathering to honour their oath.

DG Christine thanked Lion Jim for his year as President and presented him with a past Presidents Pin and Retiring Lion.

Raffles were drawn and Tailtwisters Milner & Jan Jacob fined members for misdemeanors that had happened to them during the month. Past President Jim thanked all for attending and the meeting concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.

The July Meeting of the Ladies Craft Group is a finger lunch to be held on Monday July 12 at Anne Marsden’s Home at 11am.

That must be why he was dropped for pennants.

That will do for now – Good golfing.

Ashburton Pakeke Lions

President Lion Jim Martin extended a warm welcome to a large turnout of members and visitors from various local Lions Clubs, to the 41st Annual Changeover Dinner at Hotel Ashburton.

He also welcomed District Governor Christine Stewart, Zone President Richard Watson & 2nd Vice District Governor Garth Bateup. Apologies were read by Lion Graeme Mably and Grace and Thought for the Day

by Lion Jim Young. Lion Jeanette Tarbotton proposed a toast to the Visitors which was replied to by Lion Richard Watson. Lion Dave Bennett Toasted Lions International outlining the work that LCIF does around the world to elevate disasters and various medical problems which has continued by the 1.4 million members of the Lions Clubs which was started by Melvin Jones in Chicago in 1917. DG Christine Stewart replied on behalf of Lions Club International. A Toast to Wives and Partners was proposed by Lion Dave Horrell and replyed to by Marion Martin.

Special Awards were presented by President Jim and DG Christine to Lion Murray Faulkner 50 year pin; Lion Derek Prebble for Membership; Lion Clarrie Galway & Lion Les Briggs 35 year chevron; Lion John Lynch 15 year chevron; and Presidents appreciation awards to Lion George Cartney & Lion Graeme Neal.

The prestigious Melvin Jones Fellowship Awards for exceptional services to Lions over a long period of years were presented to Lion Bill Doak; Lion Ron Paterson; & Lion Joe Butchard.

Lion Jim Martin presented his Presidents Report and thanked the Club Membership for another successful year and lamented the loss of two members during the year being Lion Jack Hansen & Lion Barry Bluet. He concluded that another successful Charity

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Ashburton 9 Holers

On Thursday 1st July, the winner of Flowers @the Gate putting was Murray Lister (11 putts). Runner-up was Peter Stechman (13 putts), followed by 3 people who scored 14: Don McLeod, Chris Anderson and André van Rooyen.

Ashburton Veterans Golf

Monday 5th July played at Rakaia Golf Course. 1st George Brown +7. 2nd = Earle Jackson and Brian Winchester +5 3rd Mike Gray 4th = David Robertson, Doug Osborn, Graeme Hortin, Dave Tilson + 3. twos G Brown, T Sa, J Fechney and G Sparrow. Next game change of venue to Darfield 19th July.

Ashburton Golf Club

Saturday 3/7/2021 President Cup & Plate Semi Finals: Cup winners are; Richard McKernan & Josh Coyle. Plate winners are; Barry Jury & Dave Hampton.

Stableford Round: The Radius Care player of the day was: Sebastian McMillan 41pts, 2nd Terry Kingsbury 40pts, 3rd George Brown 40pts.

Other winning scores; Sam Clarke 39pts, Paul Greer 38pts, Chris Ralston 38pts, Wilson Hii 38pts, Noel Sutton 38pts, Dylan Stoddart 37pts, Dave Robertson 37pts, Royce Jamieson 36pts, Bruce Day 36pts and Dave Hewitt 36pts by a lot from Chris Lovelock.

Twos: Blair Snowball, Tom Blacklow, Barry Jury, Dave Hewitt and Hamish Niles. Nearest The Pins: Hole 4# Value Plus: Blair Snowball. Hole 8# 3 Stooges (Brown Bombers): Joyce van der Hyde. Hole 12# South Island Seeds: Royce Jamieson. Hole 14# Dock’s Seafood Bar & Grill: Adrian Hopwood. Hole6# Hamish Niles Shout!!: Jennifer Shepherd Hole 9# Ton’s Thai Longest Putt: Josh Coyle. Bonus Spot Prize: Alluvial Restaurant Tinwald Spot Prize: Charlie Alexander.

Nine Hole Results: Nett Medal: The Harvey Bakehouse player of the day was Mitchell Leath 33 Nett.

Other winning scores: Peter Macaulay 36, Robynne Nicoll 36, and Elaine King 36. Two’s: Sam Price N.o 4#.

Mayfield Golf Club Saturday 3 July 2021

Ashburton Toastmasters

much more. It was an interesting and pleasant visit and members all expressed their pleasure at having the opportunity to visit this Mid Canterbury landmark.

Arts and Crafts: We were delighted to have Kelly-Rose Blackburn to show us various pieces of her crafts she designs herself.

They included lovely pieces using old jewellery, paintings and papier mache. Kelly-Rose was thanked for such a lovely presentation.

Travel Club: On one of the coldest days this year Father Huynh Tran Spoke on Neitram a country of one hundred million. After living in Auckland he has been in Ashburton for three years. A video of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City was the first of two, Hanoi with all day and night markets, food stalls, puppet shows, shops, new building and temples hundreds of years old. People walking on the roads with lots of motorbikes weaving their way through. In Ho Chi Minh the capital, sky scrapers the temples, food stalls and markets.

The second video about villages in the hills and valleys in Northern Neitram Father Huynh Tran sends money to his family on one of the islands he was born, if possible visiting every one or two years. As all water is contaminated, he made a water purifier it was so successful he made others giving them to other villages.

Hearing of families in poverty he visited finding the failure of their crops, they had no work often no food and corrupt government officials. One family no clothes for a child and an elderly couple living on 50c a day. No money for power, water, house, doctor for a hospital or ways to get there, and no government assistance.

They are trying to help these people, after many questions Father Huynh Tran joined us for afternoon tea.

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Mid Canterbury Provincial Rural Women

Hugh stepped into the Toastmaster role at the last minute and did a great job chairing the meeting. Sheree’s word of the evening was a bit “subtle” for most.

Matt’s speech was designed to test his ability to deal with different types of audience members including chatterers, interuptors, arguers, and talkers. The theme of his speech was goal-setting and involved a 5–7-minute speech followed by a 5–7-minute discussion. Thank you to those that filled the roles.

Robin introduced a novel table topic that was akin to a murder mystery. Matt had been murdered and participants selected a murder weapon and had to explain why they were driven to kill Matt. Despite being shot, strangled, bludgeoned, stabbed, speared and run over it was a thoroughly entertaining set of mini-speeches.

Presidents and Vice Presidents Day: Scott stringer from Café Time gave members an interesting insight into his career as a baker.

Scott spoke on his life growing up in Ashburton and his experiences working in the different aspects of the food industry. He outlined his very busy daily lifestyle on baking bread, biscuits and cakes. Also making the very popular fudge and icing cakes is a very important part of his daily routing.

Members enjoyed sampling Scott’s tasty treats.

June Library report: On a sunny winter afternoon 14 members carpooled for the drive to Chertsey to visit the Book Barn.

Book Barn occupies the former Railway goods shed and contains thousands of books and articles of interest.

It is a veritable treasure trove for book lovers, over whelming at first sight the basic shelving soon reveals the huge range of authors and subjects available to searchers.

Our members were soon engrossed in searching the shelves and were delighted with their choices. There were novels, biographies, a song book, gardening books, patterns, children’s books and games and

Winners of the second semi-final four ball- Murray Keir and Ian Beach beat Jeff McNeilly and Neil Fox 1up. Winners of the Par round Paul Gardner even, Logan Tasker, Kenny Read, Harley Davies, John Low and Jeff Ryan all one under.

Nearest the pins: No 2: Aon Insurance – John Low, No 11: John McAullfie Bayleys – Charlie Rapsey, No 5: Campbell Contracting – Ian Beach, No 14: ANZ Bank – Logan Tasker, No 9 and 18: Ruralco second shot – Kenny Read, Twos: Ian Beach, Murray Keir, Logan Tasker, Neil Fox, Kallara Texel Player of the Day: Paul Gardner 85-13-72.

Methven Golf Club

Methven Golf Club Mens Results 3rd July.

Senior: Graham Gunn 78-7-71. Intermediate: James Anderson 84-11-73 by lot. Junior A: Stuart Wilson 8817-71. Junior B: Ian Lucas 96-24-72.

Other good scores: 72 Craig Middleton. 73 Frank Sandys, Michael Kemp, Keith Middleton. 74 Dayle Lucas, Phil Elliott, Pete Wood, Steve Schwass. Twos: 2Keith Middleton, Steve Schwass. Closest to the Pins: Aqua Japanese #4 Alister Maxwell. Hunters wine #6 Stuart Wilson, Ski Time #13 Frank Sandys. Brown Pub #14 Phil Elliot. Green Parrot #17 Dayle Lucas.

Dubliner Best Nett: Graham Gunn by lot. Methven Foursquare Second Best Nett: Stuart Wilson 71. Bar Voucher Best Gross: Graham Gunn 78. Next Week: Gerard Fitzgerald Memorial.

Much will be said about the June Flood of 2021 and the raw empty feeling of helplessness as the flooding subsided and the damage revealed. The enormity of the recovery phase on farms is daunting, to say the least.

And with major events on the farming calendar fast approaching, a lot of discussions, decisions and planning is needed to meet these deadlines and get the best outcomes.

At times like these it is heartening, so many caring people offering help to neighbours and friends.

Also the wider community and many from afar offering goods and services to help ease the burden of recovery. I know those farmers who have received such help are just so grateful and are humbled by the offerings and help. A huge thank you to all those who have generously given food and goods that Rural Women have co-ordinated, with Rural Support and the Rural Recovery Team, to deliver to many of these affected farms.

Having talked to farmers who have been badly affected with flood damage and still trying to comprehend the enormity of it all

Methven Travel 2nd Shot Angela Simonett.

02/07/21: 7th Stableford, 5th Putting: John Barwell 54-23-31, 23 Stablefords, 11 Putts, Kevin Thompson 48-15-33, 21 Stablefords,16 Putts, Alister Goodwin 54-18-36, 18 Stablefords, 16 Putts. PGG Wrightsons Best Player John Barwell. Methven Travel 2nd Shot Alister Goodwin. Café 131 Stableford Prize John Barwell.

Tinwald Golf Club

Saturday July 3rd Stroke.

Grade winners in the stroke round played on Saturday for the third round of the Alan Teale Memorial Trophy were Poko Paraia 74, Pete Marshall 68, Blair Wedderall 66. Other good scores; Neil Rayner 68, Percy Kelsall, Ray Wards 75, Sake 76.

Women: Sue Newman 79, Elizabeth Collins 80 b/l.

Nearest the pin: Tinwald Liquorland #2; Gary Lee. Gluyas Ford #6; Steve Cowie. The Fine Lion # 12; Tetua Tuakeu. Ace Automotive #16; Paul Hefford. G & R Seeds 2nd shot #11; Percy Kelsall. Two’s; Dave Rush.

Net Eagles; #10 Not struck.

The finalists for the RSA Trophy and Cup were decided with Paul Hefford taking on Gary Lee in the Trophy and Phil Bloomfield against Snow Pierce in the Cup.

Methven 9 Hole

11/06/21 - 5th Stableford: Baden Somerville 51-1833, 20 Stablefords, Bryan Petrie 60-20-35, 18 Stablefords, Bob Brown 65-25-40, 15 Stablefords. PGG Wrightson Best player Baden Somerville. Café 131 Stableford Baden Somerville.

18/06/21 - 6th Stableford, 4th Putting: Kevin Thompson 47-15-32, 21, Stablefords, 16 Putts. Hiromi Ikehata 43-7-36,19 Stablefords, 15 putts. Mike Markillie 5014-36, 18 Stablefords,14 Putts. PGG Wrightson Best player, Kevin Thompson. Methven travel 2nd Shot, Alister Goodwin. Café 131 Stableford, Kevin Thompson.

25/06/21 - Hatem Holes: Hiromi Ikehata 46-8-38, Hatem Hole Nett 36, Mike Markillie 49-14-35, Hatem Hole Nett 37, Kevin Thompson 49-15-34, Hatem Hole Nett 40. PGG Wrightons Best Player Hiromi Ikehata.

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Target Shooting

Mt Somers Rifle Club: Olivia Fews 95.3, 96.2, Peyton Fews 77.0, 82.0, Archie Rooney 78.1, Henry Murphy

and how it will affect their farming operations, I think it would be great if an offer was made to fund the removal of shingle from pasture land. Some sort of assurance like this would be a major step forward for these farmers.

As in all walks of life, when the going is tough, like with the present flood damaged farms, it good to take time for yourself. One day away may will not change what has happened but it may give you the energy and fore sight to engage with a lighter mood and clearer mind.

Last week I attended a Health Forum on Ovarian Cancer, run by Rural Women NZ, in Timaru. Guest speaker Ele Ludemann, relayed the journey of their daughter on her Ovarian Cancer journey. Listening to Ele gave a real perspective on Life. She shared how their family had dealt with other family tragedies and now this one.

Dr. Kristen Jensen, a gynaecologist, gave a medical perspective on Ovarian Cancer.

Did you know, 1000 women in NZ are diagnosed with one of the 5 gynaecological cancers every year?

And approximately 400 women in NZ will die from one of them! With one woman dying every 48 hours from Ovarian Cancer, alone. Just think, this is every year! There are no screening tests for 4 of the 5 genealogical cancers – Ovarian, Uterine, Cervical, Vaginal, and Vulva. Cervical smears can detect cervical cancer but not the others.

These cancers can occur in women of all ages, so don’t just think it is for the elderly. If you experience any of the following possible symptoms for more than 2 weeks, please see a doctor immediately—bloating, abdominal/pelvic/back pain, feeling full quickly, indigestion, frequent and urgent urination, change in bowel habits, unexpected weight loss or gain, painful intercourse, fatigue or menstrual irregularities.

And keep going back to the doctor, if the issues are not resolved. Many things have happened to us, to shape who we are today, how we cope in adversity and show true togetherness in caring for those about us in need. Take care and keep in touch with neighbours and friends.

Next meeting for Mid Canterbury Provincial RWNZ is on Friday July 9, at the Sinclair Centre, starting with a cuppa at 9.30am and meeting at 9.45am.

For more info contact Marg Verrall 027 267 7600 or 3024 717.

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69.0, Billy Philpot 77.0, Emily Heaven 82.0, 86.2, Zoey Reveley 77.0, 86.1, Bree Greer 90.0, Eddie Millichamp 98.5, 93.2, Tim Greer 95.3, 95.2, Andy Oram 97.3, Pete Peilva 84.1, 89.1, Brent Frame 100.7, 96.3, Dave Millichamp 96.3.

Ashburton Rifle Club: Zoey Sargent 80.1, Taylah Geddes 92.0, Andie Geddes 88.3, Quinn Geddes 95.4, Sam Lovett 82.0, Corey Geddes 86.1, Lachlan Storey 88.2, Kinsey Storey 73.0, and at Mayfield Rifle Club, Leo Wildey 94.4, Garth Wright 82.0, Greg Menzies 99.5, Abby Calder 91.3, 96.3, James Storey 85.0.

Mayfield Rifle Club: Robert Spencer 90.1, Logan Wheeler 76.0, Dylan Boyd 68.0, Brooke Wheeler 81.0, Lusheia Barrett 82.1, Tessa Boyd 54.1, Lillian Snowden 74.1, Ella McDowell 79.2, 80.0, John Snowden 100.6, Andrew Donaldson 95.1, John Fleming 98.7, Carl Nordqvist 98.7, Martin Fleming 100.5.

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Celtic Squash Club

Results from the Celtic Squash Club’s winter league competition: Team Pat Summerfield Electrical lost to Team McCrea Paint & Decorators 9-11: Chris Thompson lost to Paul Cousins 0-3, Wouter Myburgh beat Chris Lima 3-0, Kade Cummings beat Kirsty Clay 3-2, Rebecca Abernethy lost to Ian Dolden 0-3, Amy Muckle beat Megan Bell 3-0, Hollie Morgan lost to Kate Williams 0-3.

Team Euro-Agri lost to Team Campbell Contracting 8-15: Jason Feutz lost to Jimmy Hunn 2-3, Hamish Trott lost to James Bowker 0-3, Hayden Robinson beat Nicky Dryland 3-2, Chrissie Stratford beat Maggie Clark 3-2, Jacinda Ryan lost to Tate Dryland 0-3.

Team J&N Hedgecutting beat Team Alps Continuous Spouting 15-9: John McDonnell beat Paul Cousins 3-0, Mick Hooper beat Phil Andrew 3-1, Kade Cummings beat Brendan Clark 3-2, Neil Thompson beat Matt Cassineri 3-0, Andre De Beer lost to Gary Stratford 2-3, Anja Liemburg lost to Mika Donkers 1-3.

Team Robbies Speedy Exhaust & Brake Shop 12-4: Chris O’Reilly beat Scott Broker 3-0, Neil Keenan beat Shane Muckle 3-1, Hamish O’Reilly beat Guy Stanway 3-0, Henry Ross beat Chrissie Stratford 3-0, Taylor Moore lost to Kate Williams 0.3

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Ashburton Guardian Thursday, July 8, 2021

RightonTrack Guardian racing

Mid Canterbury’s horse and dog racing action

Season comes Farewell to Forbury to a close Matt Markham The curtain will fall on another thoroughbred racing season in Ashburton today, and it’s doing so with a cracker day of action for a midweek winter race meeting.

Following a week without racing in Canterbury last week, there’s big numbers lining up for today’s meeting, with good sized fields across the nine-race programme.

And the locals may just have something to say in their last chance of hometown success for the current racing term too.

There’s a strong number of chances across the day’s racing and after many narrow misses, but still some excellent

A number of Mid Canterbury racing faces will feature on the final night of racing at Forbury Park tonight.

The historic racecourse in Dunedin is set to close and be turned into a residential development in the near future and big plans have been put in place to send it off with a bang this evening.

Local drivers, Ricky May, Leo O’Reilly, John Morrison and Sarah O’Reilly, along with trainers, Brent White and Stuart Sutherland, will make the trek down to Dunedin to play a part in the celebrations, and commiserations.

The night will spell the end of a 110-year association with harness racing in Dunedin, and news of the closure has been met with mixed reviews around the country, including here in Mid Canterbury.

But a lack of financial security and a desire for racing to be more centralised has left the club with no alternative.

Meetings next season will be hosted at various other venues, including Wyndham and also the Wingatui thoroughbred racing surface.

May, who this week notched up career win 3000, will be a special guest for the evening.

He’s the second most successful driver ever at the venue with 258 wins, second only to the all-conquering Dexter Dunn, who amassed

results the small gathering of local trainers will be out to dominate their visitors from the north and the south.

Local galloper, St Andrews Masonic will be out to continue his good record on his home track in Race 4 for Cheri Trembath. The eight-year-old son of D’Cash has a 50 per cent record of finishing in the top three on the Ashburton track, with his eight starts netting a win, two seconds and a third.

Terry Moseley will do the riding of the gelding today in what looks to be a wide-open affair over the 2200 metres.

The Ashburton Racing Club kicks off its new season with another mid-week meeting on Thursday, August 26.

The club has been granted seven licences for the new season, one meeting less than the current one.

Five of those meetings fall on midweek dates, while a double-header of Sundays feature in October.

M4 Ashburton gallops

close to 450 winners at the track.

With seven drives across the programme, he’ll be hoping to go out on a winning note, and his best chance looks to lie with the Sutherland-trained Girls Let Loose, who was a strong second at the track last week, also with May in the bike.

They’ll meet fellow Mid Cantab Samantha’s Moon, who May incidentally drove to victory at her last start, and is one of two runners for Brent White at the meeting.

He also has maiden pacer Cute Art engaged with May to do the driving.

Leo O’Reilly, who has driven 16 winners on the Forbury track during his career, will head south for just the one drive, Cheeky Monkey, in the opening race of the night while his niece, Sarah – who has formed a good strikerate on the track winning 10 races, has three drives.

John Morrison will bid farewell to a track which really began his career in the sulky with five drives at the meeting, looking to add to the 26 winners he’s already reined home at the venue.

As well as special racing guests, the club is also enlisting a few former commentators into the box for the evening, with Jason Teaz, Kevin Payne, Craig Rail and perhaps Tom Wood via audio link from Hong Kong.

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One step at a time Huge uptake on pilot scheme

Matt Markham A pilot scheme to boost participation by young females in basketball launched this week with great success.

Girls Got Game, an initiative established by Basketball New Zealand and adopted locally by Basketball Mid Canterbury kicked off on Monday night, with 70 young aspirants hitting the court for the first session in a six-week pilot scheme.

After weeks of promoting the scheme around the district, including visits to all 26 schools in the greater Mid Canterbury catchment, the hope was to see around 40 children attend the two sessions on Monday night – but the results were much greater than that.

“We’ve got roughly around 40 for the first session here, and then another 30 coming along to the second session, which is just huge – by far exceeding our expectations,” Basketball Mid Canterbury’s Mark Douglas said.

Working largely off a blank piece of paper, the promise shown in this inaugural programme already has Basketball Mid Canterbury excited about what the future could hold. Players who register, and take part in the scheme, all receive a free basketball, tee-shirt and a drink bottle after the six weeks are completed.

“It’s about introducing the sport to a new demographic and showing them that there are pathways for the future too, while also having a whole heap of fun.”

Sessions are being run by a group of enthusiastic and talented local players who have given up their own time to give back to a local sport that has served them well.

Local players Ashlee Strawbridge, Sophie Adams, Taryn Douglas, Eva Kelly and Jorja Ab-

Leading the way in growing the strength of girls basketball locally are (from left) Sophie Adams, Ashlee Strawbridge, Jorja Abernethy, Eva Kelly and Taryn Douglas.

PHOTO MATT MARKHAM 060721-MM-009 ernethy are running the sessions, putting the groups through their paces and introducing them to some of the basics of the game.

“We are really lucky to have the girls on board. They are a group that young players can identify with and relate to, and considering the success they’ve had in the game it really highlights the opportunities that are available.”

At this stage, the initial sixweek programme is a pilot, but there’s a lot more planned for the future. In an ideal world, the programme would become a permanent fixture on the calendar, and at some stage also extend to a boys’ programme too.

“We are currently exploring our options around securing this for the future, and I think after the

NETBALL

College back in Premier 1 Matt Markham Ashburton College A will return to Mid Canterbury Netball’s Premier 1 division for the final round of the season.

The young side secured their spot for the championship round in the top-flight of the local competition when they held off the valiant effort of Mt Somers A in Tuesday night’s promotion and relegation match at EA Networks Centre, winning 32-27.

It’s a solid return for the College side, who were bundled out of Premier 1 and sent down to Premier 2 at the end of the first third of the campaign after failing to win a match.

But, now with a few weeks of good netball under their belts, where they waltzed through Premier 2 undefeated, rival sides will be wary of a threat the College side possess, especially with some momentum on their side.

During the first round, College wasn’t that far off

Ashburton College will make a return to Mid Canterbury Netball’s Premier 1 competition.

PHOTO MATT MARKHAM 290421-MM-003 winning a number of matches. They pushed a number of Premier 1 sides very close and at times, looked likely to win matches only to see things unfold during the final quarter, or half.

They’ll get their chance to kick off on the right foot too when they take on Southern tonight in the second match of the night.

They were comfortably beaten by the Southern side a few months ago when they last met, but a slow start was the catalyst for defeat – and righting that wrong tonight will be critical if they’re to push on and be a contender

in Premier 1.

Meanwhile, Mt Somers A will drop back into Premier 2, where they also began their season after a tough few weeks up in Premier 1, where they went without success.

They were dominant in the early stages of the season, so get the opportunity to do the same again in the final stage of the year and push for a play-off spot and to finish their season on a high.

They’ll be met there by a new side after Methven C gained the right to advance up a grade through their

promotion and relegation match on Tuesday for Premier 2 and 3.

Winners of Premier 3, Methven beat Ashburton College B, who finished bottom of Premier 2, convincingly, 37-24.

They get a tough clash first up this evening with a match-up against Mt Somers A who will likely be smarting from Tuesday night’s defeat – but will also have one eye on a future clash with clubmates, the other Methven side in the coming weeks too.

Tonight’s matches Premier 1

6.15pm: Hampstead v United 7.15pm: College A v Southern 8.15pm: Celtic v Methven

Premier 2

6.15pm: Southern B v

Hampstead B 7.15pm: Mt Somers v

Methven C 8.15pm: Celtic B v Methven B

Premier 3

7.15pm: College 10A v

College B 8.15pm: United B v

Mt Somers B Bye: College U18A

success of this initial programme, it’s something we will definitely put a lot of time into ensuring the future of it.”

While the sessions began this week, Douglas said that anyone else who wished to take part was more than welcome, and could do so by registering through the Basketball Mid Canterbury Facebook page.

Exchange a close encounter Matt Markham Rangiora High School claimed overall honours this week in their exchange with Ashburton College.

But their victory came down only to being the current holder of the title, after the two schools couldn’t be split through 16 different events across the day.

The annual event between the two schools sees students competing in a wide-ranging variety of winter sports, from rugby and netball through to e-sports and things were reasonably evenly split across the day of competing.

Rangiora dominated proceedings on the basketball court, winning three of the four fixtures.

The local senior boys’ side suffered a tough loss 84-91, but the senior girls got one back, beating their opponents 61-50. In the junior matches, Rangiora won both – their girls winning 107-40 and the boys 85-56.

It was also a clean sweep in the netball fixtures with Rangiora winning all four matches; Senior A, Senior B, Year 10 A and Year 9 A, but AshColl bounced back on the rugby paddock winning matches courtesy of the Girls’ 1st XV (43-20) and the Under 15 Boys (43-10).

College picked up wins in both smallbore shooting events for Senior and Junior, while they also tasted success in eSports, winning 2-0 and both hockey matches with the Boys’ 1st XI winning 5-0 and the Girls’ 1st XI 7-0.

Rangiora were the dominant force on the football field, though, with their 1st XV girls’ side picking up a big 7-0 win over AshColl.

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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.

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FUNERAL FURNISHERS

DEATHS

MASTER MONUMENTAL MASON

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

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

Raising the bar, always Consistently one of Bayleys high performers, Mike has enjoyed continuous success with Bayleys Canterbury. Backed by a boundless energy, informed intellect and determined hard-work, Mike’s rise to the top of Ashburton’s rural property sector is no means by accident.

LOACH, Russell Arnold – On July 6, 2021. Passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with cancer at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 64 years.

Dearly loved husband of Mary. Father and father-inlaw of Nicola Loach, and Regan and Katrina.

Treasured Grandad of Monty, and Gus Loach.

Loved son of the late Margaret and Ian Loach, and beloved son-in-law of the late Maureen and Pat Connell. A special thank you to Russell’s medical support teams for their amazing care and support. Messages to the Loach family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Russell’s life will be held at Trott’s Gardens, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on MONDAY, July 12, commencing at 2pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

We are the only Mid Canterbury funeral home providing local, caring and dignified cremations.

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HOOD, Elaine Edith – On July 4, 2021. Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. In her 86th year.

Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Wayne and Sandy, David Patterson and the late Maree Hood, Grant and Carolyn, Nigel and Amber, and Aaron. Loving Gran of Jessica; Oliver, and Laura; Leighton, Olivia, and Joshua; Levi; and Tayla.

Great Gran of Edward, and Violet. Messages to the Hood family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Elaine’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox streets, Ashburton on SATURDAY, July 10, commencing at 11am.

Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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Ashburton Weather

Thursday: Fine in the morning with frosts.

Cloudy periods and SW from afternoon with the chance of a shower.

MAX

Midnight Thursday

Canterbury Plains

9 MIN -1

Thursday: Fine in the morning with frosts and light winds. Cloudy periods and southwesterlies from afternoon with isolated showers.

Friday: Fine with morning frosts. Cloud increasing in the evening with possible shower. Northwest breezes, turning southwesterly at night, fresh about the coast.

Friday: Fine with early frosts. Possible evening shower. Northwest breezes turning southwest in the evening.

Canterbury High Country

MAX

9 MIN -1

Thursday Mountain weather hazard: Wind Chill.

Fine with morning frosts.

Wind at 1000m: W 30 km/h.

Wind at 2000m: SW 55 km/h.

Freezing level: Lowering to 800m.

Saturday: Partly cloudy with possible showers at night. Southwesterlies, fresh about the coast at times.

A strong cold southwesterly flow covers New Zealand through Saturday with several troughs moving over the South Island. A narrow ridge moves over central New Zealand on Sunday while a complex low approaches the upper North Island from the Tasman Sea.

Around The Region Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Friday Mountain weather hazards: Wind, Wind Chill.

Partly cloudy.

Wind at 1000m: W rising to 60 km/h.

Wind at 2000m: SW rising to gale 75 km/h.

Freezing level: About 800m.

10 -2 9 -2 11 0 9 0 8 -1 9 0 8 -2 7 -2 8 -2 10 -3 9 -3 10 -2 8 1 8 1 10 2 9 -3 11 -2 12 -2 For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2021 Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

Saturday: Partly cloudy, with possible evening shower. Southwesterlies at times.

MAX

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

Ashburton Airport 9.2 5.6 4.8 12.6 13.0 SW 69 3:05am 2.5 35.3

Methven 7.1 4.2 – – – – – – –

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 10.6 9.0 6.5 6.0 4.1 – 3.6 6.6 4.4 6.8 SW 78 S 63 4:29am 1:57am 4.5 – 40.3 –

Tides, Sun and Moon Thursday

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Friday

Saturday

Ashburton H 2:27am 2:54pm 3:07am 3:34pm 3:46am 4:13pm Mouth L 8:28am 9:02pm 9:09am 9:43pm 9:51am 10:24pm Rakaia Mouth Rangitata Mouth

H L H L

2:22am 8:30am 2:11am 8:12am

2:49pm 9:07pm 2:38pm 8:46pm

3:05am 9:15am 2:51am 8:53am

3:31pm 9:50pm 3:18pm 9:27pm

3:48am 9:58am 3:30am 9:35am

4:12pm 10:32pm 3:57pm 10:08pm

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FinalWhistle The Guardian’s sport wrap

all your sporting news

Girls Got Game

Forbury farewell P28

Up or down

P29

Club news

P27

In an effort to boost numbers and introduce new potential players to the game of basketball, this week Basketball Mid Canterbury launched Girls Got Game with resounding success, as 70 young girls from around the district took part.

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