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Borough students blew away the competition

By Maddison Gourlay maddison.g@theguardian.co.nz

What started out as a simple afternoon of arts and craft, could end up with a trip to Wellington for two Ashburton pupils.

Ashburton Borough School pupils Eva Redwood and Martina Naydonova, both in Year 6, have placed in the top five out of 15,000 entries of the Wellington Lantern Festival schools’ competition.

Both pupils are excited they placed in the top five of all entrants.

“I’m excited, I am surprised, because I didn’t think I would get this far,” Martina said.

Eva said that she hopes she gets in the top three.

When questioned about their

artistic process and how they came up with their chosen concepts, they were humble in their answers.

“I just decided to put pompoms and pipe cleaners on so the bird would look fluffy,”Martina said.

Eva had an unintentional New Zealand nature theme, with her bird resembling a takahe sitting on a pohutukawa tree.

“I just wanted it too look soft and to stand out, it just turned out that way,” she said.

Voting for the Wellington City Lantern Festival closes on Tuesday, where the top three will be flown to the event in October and the winner will be announced.

Both Ashburton pupils hope to make it into the top three together and said they would take their mums with them on the trip to Wellington for a joint girls’ trip.

Right – Creative kids: Ashburton Borough School pupils (from left) Eva Redwood, 10, and Martina Naydenova, 10, have placed top five in the Wellington Lantern Festival.

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Forecast big low to boost Mt Hutt Mt Hutt Ski Area got another

By Jonathan Leask boost towards what shapes as jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz a bumper opening on June 11 and could be in line for a record dump this weekend.

With its new high-speed eightseater Nor West chairlift ready to roll, the stormy weather that rolled through mid-week delivered a nice addition to its base on the slopes.

“We received 8-10cm of wet snow in that last storm which has set up for what is a great base and starting point,” Owen said.

“We are keeping an eye on the impending weather for this weekend.”

Canterbury Weather Updates analyst Russell Voice said the forecast was shaping up for “some of the biggest snowfall accumulations in many years above 1400m”.

“There is even the chance of 2 metres falling about Mt Hutt,” Voice said.

A complex low was set to move on to central New Zealand late yesterday, he said, before “stalling over the weekend, feeding in a prolonged period of heavy rain and snow at higher elevations” through to Monday.

Voice said the forecast had remained “fairly consistent” during the week but there was always “some doubt on what areas will be hit the hardest and specific snow levels remain fluid”.

Right – It is already looking white up at the Mt Hutt ski area after some midweek snow, but a forecast big low is expected to provide a big dump of fresh snow this weekend.

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Tew sidesteps Silver Lake talk

By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

Former New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew has cleverly sidestepped talk around the contentious Silver Lake commercial rights deal.

Tew was a guest speaker at the annual Mid Canterbury Rugby Union’s (MCRU) junior fundraiser on Wednesday and was careful about what he said about the national body’s funding bid with US investment giant Silver Lake.

The deal would be worth $387 million for 12.5 per cent of NZR’s commercial rights, but it had reached a touchy stalemate situation, with NZR unable to convince the New Zealand Rugby Players’ Association (NZRPA) to support it.

And if there were any lingering questions around the proposal, the local rugby community would have left the Hotel Ashburton none the wiser after Tew’s address.

Tew, who stepped down as NZR chief executive in 2019 after a 12year term, declined a request for an interview with the Guardian.

He also urged everything to remain in house during his address and he made it clear that it would be “inappropriate” for him to comment publicly on the matter.

His speech was followed by a Q&A session with attendees, where questions around schoolboy rugby, shifts in rugby culture and the ongoing Silver Lake quarrel were put towards Tew. Mid Canterbury rugby legend and former All Black Jock Ross was one of the hundreds who

Former New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew was not prepared to speak publicly on the proposed Silver Lake deal with the NZR

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attended the function. He later described the high-profile administrator as “reasonably forthcoming” during his appearance.

“I don’t think the general public really know anywhere near (about the Silver Lake proposal) as much as they should,” Ross said.

But Ross also said Tew was

adept at handling some curly questions from the floor.

“Anybody who has been in that position for that long, it’s just old hat for him now, isn’t it?” said Ross, who played a record 161 appearances for the Hammers and five games for the All Blacks on the 1981 tour of France and Ro-

mania.

Ross felt the Silver Lake deal “looked pretty good” and it had been unanimously backed by the provincial unions, including the MCRU. Ross was also sceptical about the claims of NZRPA boss Rob Nichol, who has said there was a

“false narrative” around the players’ desires to inflate their slice of the financial pie.

“I can tell you that if these players in the players’ association were offered a couple of million dollars to play in Japan, they would be off like a robber’s dog,” Ross said.

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Olympics clash ... before the starting blocks

By Malcolm Hopwood

Mid Canterbury’s former Olympic powerbroker is convinced the Tokyo Games should go ahead, but that’s in contrast to what a leading epidemiologist believes.

The Methven-based Barry Maister, the former secretary general of the New Zealand Olympic Committee and, until 2019, a member of the International Olympic Committee, is in favour of the Games taking place as sched-

uled from July to August 8 after they were already postponed a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

But Maister certainly doesn’t have an ally in top New Zealand epidemiologist Michael Baker, who has been a high profile Covid-19 spokesperson and a pandemic advisor to the NZ Government.

Baker, who is also the professor of public health at Otago University, thinks the Olympics should be cancelled.

Baker told Reuters there could be no justification for holding the Tokyo Olympics during a pandemic

and to go ahead would be absurd and cost lives.

“It’s going to cost lives having the Olympics at the moment. I love the Olympics and I really feel for the athletes who trained so hard to go, but there’s no reason, no justification whatsoever to have them.”

Baker’s views add to the pressure facing the IOC and the Japanese Government, with calls being made for a further postponement or cancellation because of rising coronavirus cases in Japan and elsewhere.

Maister, having retired to Meth-

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He said the Olympics brought in huge revenue for the IOC. In turn, that funding “props up sport in many world countries”.

“If countries don’t get the money from the Olympic Games, there’ll be a lot of hurt.”.

He said the IOC has a strong science team, which would keep competitors safe and make the final decision about the Olympics.

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Council for elderly ‘foolish’ the table for that initiative.”

Ashburton Ward councillor adam.b@theguardian.co.nz John Falloon dismissed the idea as “foolish” and said The need for further representathe matter should not tion for the elderly has been even be discussed during rubbished by some Ashburton long-term plan deliberDistrict councillors. ations.

Ashburton Ward council“It would just be anlor Carolyn Cameron eagerly other layer of bureauproposed the formation of an cracy to set up another elderly persons’ commitcommittee which tee during recent longhas to be serviced term plan deliberations by someone,” he around the funding of said. elderly housing.

“What is it goBut some councillors ing to achieve?” dismissed the idea as Eastern Ward foolish and unneccouncillor Lyessary, agreeing that Ashburton Ward councillor Carolyn Cameron be- nette Lovett there were adequate lieves there needs to be further support for the el- said there were services for the ageing derly in the Ashburton District. plenty of clubs population of the disPHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN and organitrict. sations in the In response to a community for elderly residents, who were submission from a member of the public, already receiving support from elected Cameron said elderly residents in the Ash- members. burton District needed more representa“The shared cost for another organisation, to streamline access to decision-mak- tion, can we keep putting on these meetings ing at the council table. and organisations?

“Older people are becoming more and “We can’t just keep stacking things on more marginalised,” she said. here.”

“Life is changing very quickly for older Fellow councillor Stuart Wilson agreed people and they’re not always able to cope.” with Cameron’s proposal.

An idea for over-80 parking was also Options around the funding of elderly briefly floated. housing was one of the key talking points She then said council members should during council’s long-term plan talks, with consider the creation of an older persons’ the majority of submitters favouring a move council, in the similar vein to the already for elderly housing to be self-funded via inestablished Youth Council. cremental rent increases over a two-year “I believe there is some support around period.

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Algal bloom warnings removed

By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

Restrictions at the Ashburton River mouth for algal bloom have been lifted.

There has been health warnings at multiple areas of the river since March 30 but the Canterbury DHB confirmed yesterday that they have been removed.

“Recent cyanobacteria surveys of the Hakatere have shown the cover of potentially toxic algae benthic cyanobacteria in the river had reduced and are now below levels that are of concern to the public,” a DHB spokesperson said.

The areas previously affected were the

river at Hills Rd, State Highway 1, Boundary Rd and the hapua (river mouth).

The latest caution at the State Highway 1 site was reapplied after being lifted less than fortnight beforehand.

Canterbury Medical Officer of Health Dr Cheryl Brunton said Environment Canterbury’s monitoring of the river would resume next summer when there is increased likelihood of cyanobacteria growth.

Algal blooms are influenced by a combination of available nutrients in the water and sediments including nitrogen and phosphorus, alongside a sustained period of low and stable flows improved weather conditions.

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Bumper forecasts

By Heather Chalmers heather.c@theguardian.co.nz

Mid Canterbury looks set to benefit from bumper Fonterra payout forecasts for this and next season which have defied predictions of a Covid-19 downturn.

Fonterra is set to pay its suppliers more than $7 a kilogram of milksolids for the second year in a row and has made a bullish midpoint forecast of $8/kg for the 2021-22 season.

On an $8 payout, the co-operative will contribute more than $12 billion to the New Zealand economy next season.

Hinds dairy farmer Cole Groves said it would have a massive flow-on effect for Mid Canterbury, “as that money gets used two or three times going around the district”.

“I haven’t bought myself a new ute, but I know Toyota can’t keep up.

“It flows on to the other dairy support sectors, such as winter graziers and grain growers as the demand will be there.”

Dairy farmers would also have the cashflow for deferred maintenance such as upgrading tracks, or maybe more technology on-farm.

Groves said paying off debt would be a priority.

“This takes the pressure off when things do turn around and we have a lower payout, which can be just around the corner unfortunately.

“The forecast $8 is not in the bank

“However, we are apprehensive as many things can change between now and the final payout being confirmed in September 2022.

“Despite the strong headline number, the advance rate schedule for next season is more conservative.

“This is a clear warning that farmers still need to be wary,” Glass said.

Dairy Holdings, Fonterra’s largest milk supplier and shareholder, comprises 59 dairy farms producing 17 million kilograms of milksolids from 50,000 milking cows, mainly based in Mid and Central Canterbury.

The Ashburton District has some of New Zealand’s biggest and highest producing dairy herds, according to dairy industry statistics. Mid Canterbury’s 414 herds have an average herd size of 880 cows, the second-largest in New Zealand.

Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell said global demand for dairy, especially New Zealand dairy, was continuing to grow.

“China is leading the charge as its economy continues to recover strongly. Prompted by Covid-19, people are seeking the health benefits of milk and customers are wanting to secure their supply of New Zealand dairy products and ingredients.”

On the supply side, growth in global milk seemed muted and the global supply of whole milk powder was looking constrained, Hurrell said.

until the end of the season. The advance rate at $4.80/kg is fantastic, but everybody has learnt their lesson and are cautious of getting too excited.”

Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers’ dairy chair Nick Giera said $8 was a record opening season forecast, with range of $7.25 to $8.75 a kg/MS. “We have had five years of milk prices over $6 and this looks to continue for another year.

“Combined with very low interest rates, this puts farmers in a very strong cashflow position.”

Most farmers were repaying debt, Giera said.

Fonterra’s midpoint for 2020-21 is $7.55, a figure unlikely to change much this close to the end of the season.

However, for dairy farmers supplying Canterbury-based Synlait Milk the outlook is not as positive, with the dairy exporter earlier this week forecasting a loss of $20 million to $30m this financial year in the wake of Covid-19 sales and freight disruptions.

Its last payout forecast, in January, was $7.20.

Colin Glass, chief executive of Ashburton-based large-scale corporate Dairy Holdings, said it “welcomed Fonterra’s confidence in the dairy outlook for next season when other dairy businesses are experiencing tougher times,” in a reference to Synlait.

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Rakaia woman delayed in Aust Nicola Kelly from Rakaia never thought she’d be caught up in the Victorian lockdown.

This week she flew back to Melbourne with her 4 1/2-year-old grand-daughter (both below), Maddie, and was due to return home today.

Now she’s spending an enforced holiday with her daughter, Dionne, and family in the Melbourne suburb of Hawthorne.

Nicola is aware of frustration among Victorian residents but, while they’re an-

noyed, they understand that, by following the routine, they can stay safe she says.

“They don’t want Covid-19 to get out of hand.”

Meanwhile Nicola is having another week’s holiday even if the restrictions mean she must wear a mask when outside, restrict her exercise to two hours a day and ensure there’s a maximum of five people in any one household.

Nicola knows that, when she returns, she might have to isolate at home. She’ll be used to it by then.

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Many of her orders are from the retail area and she prefers to deliver personally.

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barriers, stop signs, wire netting, hundreds of red cones and the railway line to get to West Street, she doubles the distance.

So this week she’s delighted. The Burnett Street crossing reopened after a couple of months of closure as part of the CBD upgrade work.

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Mid Canterbury’s recycling habits are improving and also faring much better than others in Canterbury.

Since the Ashburton District Council began its kerbside auditing in October there have been no rejected loads as of the end of April.

More importantly, that means unlike other Canterbury councils, no additional money has been spent on disposing of rejected loads, Ashburton District Council’s infrastructure services group manager, Neil McCann, said.

The district’s contamination rate in April was 5.61 per cent, which was 1.33 per cent lower than March (6.94 per cent) McCann said. However, it was still far off the record low contamination rate of 2.46 per cent in February since the monitoring began in August 2020.

General waste and soft plastics continued to be the main items that should not be found in the yellow bins, while McCann said there was a rise in adult toys being discarded in the recycling in April.

At the end of April there were 122 properties, out of 11,250 properties, that have had their yellow bins confiscated.

“We saw the same number of bins removed from March to April, with six returned and six more removed.”

In total, 34 households have had their bins returned, he said.

There were 277 properties on their final warning with 1281 on a first strike.

With a rejected load costing ratepayers

over $1000 to have the recycling redirected to landfill, Ashburton was faring better than neighbouring councils.

Comparatively, the cost of contaminated recycling loads is approaching $2 million for the Christchurch City Council.

In October only 68 per cent of Christchurch’s recycling loads were processed and the rest sent to landfill.

There has been a steady improvement to be at 90 per cent in April but that still equated to a cost of $58,000 in additional dumping costs.

It has also confiscated almost 700 yellow bins.

The Selwyn District Council has spent $1300 on contaminated recycling, one truckload, since it introduced kerbside monitoring in December.

Selwyn District Council’s solid waste manager, Andrew Boyd, said the only truck rejected since they began kerbside monitoring was over New Year’s Eve when the contamination crew had stopped for the Christmas break.

Selwyn’s average contamination level has gone from 8.65 per cent down to 3.6 per cent, and had yet to confiscate any bins.

The Waimakariri District Council started its kerbside monitoring in October and at the end of April had 253 truckloads of recycling sent to the landfill, costing its ratepayers $307,896.

It is averaging over 50 per cent contamination, improving to an average under 20 per cent in April, but has only confiscated six bins so far.

In Timaru, 42 per cent of its recycling was contaminated as of the end of April, which is a drop from 48 per cent from in January.

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Answers to your COVID-19 vaccine questions Here are the answers to your frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, the plan, and how it will roll out for our whānau and our communities: Where are we at with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout?

What are the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine?

The rollout is going well. More than 600,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine have been administered.

You might experience some side effects 1–2 days after getting your vaccination such as pain at the vaccination site, aches and pain, headaches or fever. This is common, and a sign your immune system is learning to fight the virus.

Everyone aged 16 and over will get the chance to be vaccinated.

This is a big job and the programme will run until December.

To pace this out, we’ve divided people into four groups – based on the risk of catching COVID-19.

Group 1 is people working at the border and managed quarantine facilities and the people they live with– we’ve vaccinated most of this group.

Group 2 is high risk frontline workers in health and aged residential care; people living in long-term residential care; older Māori and Pacific people and those who care for them. It also includes people who live in the Counties Manukau District Health Board area aged 65 and over or people with underlying health conditions and disabilities. We are well underway with Group 2.

Group 3 is all people aged 65 and over, and people with an underlying health condition or disability – we are vaccinating this group now. People in it will be contacted by their district health board or other local health provider to book an appointment Group 4 is everyone else in New Zealand aged 16 and over – this group will start in late July.

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Dickson reaches career milestone

By Malcolm Hopwood

When Murray Dickson receives his double Gold Star in Methven tonight, his life-long friend, Selwyn Allred, will be there.

Dickson has completed 50 years as a volunteer firefighter with the Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade and it was Allred who encouraged him to serve.

“My best mate, Chief Selwyn Allred, invited me to join,” Dickson said.

As a farm worker, he was already involved in the community and was a member of St John Ambulance, but firefighting eventually took over.

“There’s never ever been two fires the same. When you reach the fire, you have a split second to make up your mind and decide how to attend to it,” he said.

“You then hope like hell you’ve made the right decision.”

In a long career where Dickson has risen from volunteer fireman to senior station officer and now provides operational support, he has many vivid memories.

One, he recalls is taking the fire truck up to Sumner the day after the Christchurch earthquake.

“The crew had already arrived and were securing chimneys and roofs of houses.

“We left the truck and brought their van back,” he said.

However, while there, he saw the extent of the devastation and was taken round other areas of the city damaged by the quake.

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Murray Dickson (far left, standing) and the Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade at a house burn training exercise back in 2012. bers gave support in shifts over several days.

In the days that followed, Dickson also provided respite for international firefighters.

“We did whatever we could,” he said. Over his 50 years, he was

an enthusiastic member.

He recalls blacking out twice while in training.

“I didn’t quite know what was going on, but I came right and carried on.”

Despite his fire service pres-

entation tonight, he wants to “carry on for a little while” and enjoys the company of a good team who he affirms provides “good value” to Methven.

But it’s the company of his “great mate” – retired fireman,

Allred – that he cherishes.

“We grew up together, we lived side by side, we went to school together, I was his best man and he was mine.

“He’ll be there on Saturday night.”

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It’s all for a good cause, was the motto of the evening at the Ashburton Hotel on Wednesday night.

Where the rugby crowd of Mid Canterbury came together to give some of the coins in their wallet to a good cause. The Mid Canterbury Rugby Union fundraiser, an evening with Steve Tew and an auction that saw bids on more than one pair of underpants.

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Mid Canterbury Rugby legend and former All Black Jock Ross says he has faith in the Mid Canterbury Rugby Union who have backed the Silver Lake deal, alongside the country’s other provincial unions.

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Above – Guest speaker Steve Tew, opened up a little about his young rugby days and his personal life during a question-and-answer session and shared some intimate stories about his life in rugby with the attendees.

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Right – Ged Rushton, the chairman of the Mid Canterbury Rugby Union, having a laugh holding a framed pair of Damian Mackenzie’s Jockey underwear for auction.

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Above (from left) – Pete and Vicki Topham, Jessica and Willie Murney had a great time at the fundraising event, making sure to place a bit in a few items in the auction.

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A Chiefs rugby jersey was up for auction and it was one of the lowest selling auctions on jerseys of the night. The auctioneer blamed that on the fact there was a lot of loyal Crusader fans in the room.

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Local excellence to be recognised at new Business of the Year Awards Mid Canterbury’s leading businesses will have the chance to showcase their achievements next year in the Ashburton District Council’s brand new Business of the Year Awards.

The Council will celebrate excellence, innovation and business success in the region, and is inviting local businesses to begin preparing their nominations for when the awards open on 1 August 2021.

Awards will be presented for excellence across six categories: primary industries, export, tourism, manufacturing, not-forprofit, and technology & innovation. There will also be awards for people’s choice in retail and future business leader, as well as a supreme award judged from the winners of the six excellence categories.

Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown said Mid Canterbury has long been home to outstanding business people and it is time to recognise their creativity, innovation, and dedication.

“Our district likes to punch above its weight and lead the way across a number of sectors, but sometimes we shy away from giving ourselves a well-earned pat on the back.

“While there’s certainly something to be said of our community’s humble ‘get on with the job’ attitude, Council wants

to recognise the business expertise and leadership that we know is out there helping to drive our economy.

“These awards will be a wonderful way to acknowledge the hard work our business community puts in, and I’m looking forward to seeing the nominees later this year,” he added.

Entrants will be judged by a panel consisting of five business representatives.

Businesses can enter themselves into the awards and are able to nominate for multiple categories.

There is no cost to enter the Ashburton District Business of the Year Awards and any business within the district is eligible, provided they have been operating for 12

months or more as of 31 March 2021.

Nomination forms and criteria will be available on the Council website until 30 November 2021, ready for finalists to be announced in December 2021.

The Ashburton District Business of the Year Awards night will take place on Friday 18 February 2022.

March quarterly monitor crunches the numbers on Ashburton District economy

Nation-wide lockdowns in June 2020 and decreased activity in both the December 2020 and March 2021 quarters have seen Ashburton’s economy decline 2.1 per cent, the Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor March 2021 reports.

The monitor has been released on the Council website, highlighting several indicators of the district’s economic health.

Commercial vehicle registrations in the district are up 15.5 per cent, pointing to strong business confidence in investing in the future, a stark difference from the national decline of 16.5 per cent.

While local employment is down 1.4 per cent led largely by a decline in agriculture, manufacturing and transport, an increased dairy payout is forecast to yield an additional $91 million, suggesting positive impacts for both farmers and their suppliers over the current season.

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seen strong price growth – its strongest in more than a decade.

While house values have grown 14.2 per cent, the report does not reflect more building activity in the district but building consent numbers typically have a lagged reporting time, Council Chief Executive Hamish Riach says.

“We have been experiencing a significant increase in requests for information and consent applications for a number of months now, which is really keeping us on our toes. Building consents take a number of weeks to process and sign off, which explains why the Economic Monitor does not yet reflect this growth in activity.

“For instance, for the year to March 2021, we have issued consents totalling $123 million, which is $33 million more than for the same period the year before,” he added.

Ashburton’s population has also picked up since the pandemic, indicated by a 1.4 per cent growth in health enrolments.

Although consumer spending is down

2.7 per cent, car registrations have been particularly strong in the district, pointing to a degree of consumer confidence.

The Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor is made available through Ashburton District Council to provide economic information for the district.

community and businesses to inform their decisions moving forward. We’re pleased to have this information freely available on our website,” Mr Riach adds.

Read the full Infometrics Economic Monitor March 2021 on the Council's website ashburtondc.govt.nz.

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Audit identifies improvements for community swimming pools

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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

DOG REGISTRATIONS 2020/21 Dog Registration fees from 1 July 2021 - 30 June 2022 are as follows:

A report commissioned to assess the condition of six Ashburton District swimming pools has made several recommendations to improve their durability, maintenance and comfort for the community.

The Pools Status Report 2021, commissioned by Ashburton District Council has investigated the state of the Rakaia, Hinds, Tinwald, Ruapuna, Mount Somers and Mayfield community swimming pools, with Council planning to work with the pool and reserve board committees to consider the timing of works and funding sources to implement the recommendations.

The report found most of the pools require re-painting, water valve replacement and general servicing to pumps, and chemical dosing equipment in the years ahead.

It was recommended that the addition of toilets at both the Mayfield and Mount Somers pools would improve the facilities, while wall displacement and general poor quality of the Rakaia, Tinwald, and Hinds pool changerooms prompted the audit to recommend seismic assessments be conducted.

The report also suggested that installing chemical dosing controllers would reduce

manual water testing requirements and simplify staff duties for the rural volunteers who look after the pools.

Estimated costs for implementing all 21 key recommendations total $1.47 million across 15 years, however Community Services Group Manager Steve Fabish says Council is optimistic that funding from grants and other means could be sourced, rather than dipping into Council budgets.

“This report has provided really valuable insights into the condition of our community swimming pools. We know how important they are to our rural towns, and it’s crucial that they continue to receive the right maintenance and improvements to safeguard them well into the future.

“We’ll use these findings to help plan the programme of work as funding becomes available.”

Rural zone owners (1st and 2nd dog)

$60.00

Rural zone owners (per subsequent dog)

$28.00

Penalty fee for late registration - rural

$28.00

Urban zone owners

$90.00

Penalty fee for late registration - urban

$42.00

Desexed dogs in urban zone

$60.00

Responsible dog owner - per dog

$55.00

License to keep 3 or more dogs (urban area)

$49.00

Renewal of license to keep 3 or more dogs

$25.00

Dangerous dog - urban Dangerous dog - rural

$135.00 $90.00

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The audit was carried out by architecture and engineering consultants, Architecture HDT and Powell Fenwick, and focused on the condition of the pools’ water service plants and equipment, pool tanks, concourse and buildings.

The full Pools Status Report 2021 is available on the Council website ashburtondc.govt.nz.

Phone us 24 hours a day for animal control issues on 03 307 7700.

Public Notice DOG EXERCISE AREA

Ashburton dog park will be closed on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd June 2021 for tree maintenance.

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Donna stirred, Over the past 20-plus years, Donna Favel has been stirred into action. Since opening the Regent Cinema with husband David, she’s been a business woman, councillor, mayor and now advocate for Ashburton and beyond. James Bond may “only live twice” but Favel is only living once and making the most of it. She talks to Malcolm Hopwood.

Donna Favel says the Regent Cinema plays an important role in the life of the Ashburton community.

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onna Favel, like James Bond, has no time to die.

Since the start of the 21st Century, she’s been an integral part of the Mid Canterbury community.

She’s the business brains behind Regent Cinema Ashburton but, surprisingly, it was her husband, David, who had the passion for movies.

He was a robust loose forward for Technical, when he caught the performance bug.

He starred as Danny Zuko in Grease in the 1980s and the love of theatre and movies never left him.

When the opportunity arose to take over the ageing Regent from Alistair and Barbara McKenzie 23 years ago, David and Donna went to the Performing Arts Theatre Trust with a proposal to purchase and run the cinema, with support from ANZ and two business partners.

The trust proposed a dual-purpose building for movies and the performing arts, with the cinema to be constructed first.

After lengthy negotiations, the Favels had their wish.

When it opened in November 2003, they felt anxious and nervous.

“We depended on local support. We’d taken our debt to the hilt,” Donna said.

They were busy days before the theatre had a bulldoze-ectomy and was rebuilt.

The Favels sold tickets for both the cinema and the theatre and recall scheduling Shrek and the first Harry Potter movie at the same time.

“We filled 800 seats,” Donna said.

She saw her role as supporting David.

“My parents owned a number of businesses in New Zealand, so my priority was to make the Regent a successful business,” she said.

“When we negotiated with the trust, we made it clear we were there for the long haul.”

She sees the cinema as playing an important role in the lives of the Ashburton community.

“The Regent is a safe, social environment to escape from reality, especially from the effects of Covid-19, enjoy quality cinema and talk about it,” she said.

“It’s also a good meeting place for people new to town.”

Donna considers a portion of our demographic has been well-served with movies such as Nomadland, The Father, Finding You and Land.

“But from a business model perspective, we need blockbusters, so movies like Peter Rabbit 2, No Time To Die, the Marvel franchise and Fast And Furious 9 are important to the box office.

“We’ve been waiting 16 months for James Bond.

“My focus is primarily on the business and getting to know my husband again,” Donna said.

While many industries are in survival mode, Donna and David are confident there’s still a place for cinema, particularly in Ashburton.

As an example, she said Tuesday this week was a wonderful example where the Regent hosted residents from a retirement village and young mothers with their toddlers, all there to see Peter Rabbit 2.

“There was a genuine connection and joy when they all came out. It gave me great satisfaction to be part of that community.”

Donna has many memories of the first 23 years, none more so than when a woman and her daughter made a video which was projected on the screen before the main feature.

It was a marriage proposal, asking her boyfriend if he’d be her husband and the daughter’s father.

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but not shaken “All the cinema patrons heard his ‘yes’ that night,” Donna said.

But she doesn’t recall moments when patrons got over-amorous in the back row.

“There were nooks and crannies in the old cinema where they could get intimate, but fortunately we have none, by design.”

The cinema provided a platform for people who knew who she was but also gave her a greater awareness of the needs of the community and the processes of the Ashburton District Council.

She’d originally thought council was the place where she paid her rates, received limited services and changed her library books.

“But as a business owner, I learned a lot more about council.

“I learned about the regulatory arm of council and its building department.”

In particular, she was annoyed with inconsistent parking requirements imposed on the cinema but not the theatre.

“That made me get my head out of my corner of Ashburton and look at what was happening to the district as a whole,” she said.

Unlike Bond, she was stirred up, rather than shaken.

It led to standing for council and being successful for three terms.

Donna spent six years as a councillor and three as mayor.

In 2016 she ran for the top job and was successful, being the first female mayor of Ashburton.

“When I was first appointed, David Ward, chief executive of the Selwyn District Council, at a Local Government NZ (LGNZ) conference, described council and its governance as a slow-moving train.

“As elected members, the best you could hope for was to jump on board and influence the path of the train,” she said.

While a councillor, Donna was introduced to a phrase called “fairity”, an amalgamation of fairness and equity.

It aligned with another maxim – a rule is a rule for everyone – about which she firmly believes.

“My optometrist once told me I’m long-sighted and it’s a blessing because I embraced it for my business and my time on council,” she said.

Looking back, Donna’s satisfied with projects she supported and led as mayor, which are now being implemented.

They include the domain development plan, the East Street development, including the civic centre and library, the council’s representation review, the programme for migrants and newcomers across Canterbury, refugee resettlement and heritage embracement.

“The work programmes the council is delivering at present was budgeted, laid out and approved in the 2018 long-term plan when I was mayor,” Donna said.

These days her priority is David, their business and family and, with just over a year on from the next local authority election, she’s made no decision.

However, it hasn’t stopped her being an independent voice outside council.

She’s submitted twice on issues she believes should be their focus.

Above - Donna Favel hard at work at the Regent Cinema Ashburton.

Right - Donna and David Favel have been the faces behind the current Regent Cinema since 2003.

She’s calling for equitable services for the east side such as toilets, parks and reserves and undergrounding of power lines.

She’s strongly opposed to the second bridge being accessed from Chalmers Avenue. Donna’s preference is a ring road through green fields with the crossing either east or west of the town.

Donna is also encouraging the council to develop a comprehensive plan for arts, culture and heritage.

“They spend close to $3 million annually but have no vision,” she said.

When the Government sought new locations to settle refugees, Donna championed Ashburton and was delighted to this week welcome refugee families to the district.

“It’s part of a multi-cultural strategy, acknowledging and embracing the changing face of Ashburton that I’m advocating for,” she said.

There’s one landmark that plays an important part in Donna and David’s life.

It’s the town clock.

“We got married under it because it was where we used to meet as teenagers and walk to school together,” she said.

While the clock is still ticking, there’s no “time” to die.

My optometrist once told me I’m long-sighted and it’s a blessing because I embraced it for my business and my time on council

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Two member of Grey Watch, receive the latest fire engine to add to the dozen other appliances at the Ashburton Fire Museum.

Dennis Dixon is in the cab with Dave Eddington (standing).

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Bigger, larger and squirted more water

By Malcolm Hopwood

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he fire engine that was once the Ashburton Brigade’s “shiny new toy” has returned.

This week the Ashburton Fire Museum took delivery of the latest addition to its fleet.

It’s an International 1850D that operated in the town for about 10 years in the 1990s.

Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade chief, Alan Burgess, recalls it arrived in Christchurch in 1989, was then used in and around Canterbury, before motoring 80km south to Ashburton in 1991.

“It was the first of the modern era of appliances powered by diesel motors,” he said.

“It heralded the arrival of diesel engines here, which saved fuel and were more suited to industrial use.”

Burgess loved it.

“It was bigger in size than the others, the cab was larger and the pumps had greater water capacity,” he said.

“It gave us more volume of water and we had greater control over its capacity.

“It was our shiny new toy and our front-line appliance over the decade.”

But with every new make of car, there are always fire engines that have extra bits and pieces.

By the turn of this century, the appliance was sent to smaller North Island brigades and Ashburton, in turn, received a later model International.

But if you take a fire engine out of Ashburton, you can’t take Ashburton out of a fire engine and Burgess, and members of Grey Watch, who run the museum, kept track of it.

“We followed its journey in the North Island and saw, on a private operator’s site, it was about to retire.

“We applied through Fire and Emergency NZ for it to come here and join our collection,” Burgess said.

He used his influence and reputation, some red tape was cut and the International was sent from Hamilton, arriving in Mid Canterbury this week.

Burgess said that having an impressive museum to go to, would’ve helped.

Museum volunteers will restore it as close to its original livery and then display it somewhere in the museum after a few weeks.

They’re not quite sure where.

However, Burgess points out it was a working fire engine until about a month ago.

“You could put it out there (on a callout) and it would work fine,” he said.

“But it’s passed its use-by date and so couldn’t be part of our existing fleet.”

With such a fond memory of it, Burgess is “absolutely delighted to get it back and believes it deserves retirement at the museum”.

“It will fill a gap in our history, covering the 1990s,” he said.

“It represents an era of change to more modern appliances.”

Grey Watch members are proud of their museum which, they said, is quite unique in the world.

While there are other heritage museums around the globe, Ashburton’s museum is the history of one voluntary fire brigade which began with an old manual pump in 1874, through the steamer in 1889, to the International, the latest acquisition.

“Ours is a history of our fire brigade in our town,” Burgess said.

Back in the cab where it all began

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t was a drive down memory lane for Alan Burgess but there was no fire at the end.

Burgess, as Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade chief, visited the Fire Museum on Wednesday to receive the latest addition to the fleet, but couldn’t help reminiscing about his first fire engine.

On his first day on the job as a volunteer fireman, he left aboard the 1938 Ford V8 engine to attend a house fire.

“The Ford V8 was my first appliance and I, as a raw recruit, was heading to my first fire,” he said.

He remembers that day back in 1969. A house was destroyed and the occupant perished.

Fire chief Alan Burgess warms the seat of “My job was to run out the the 1938 Ford V8 fire engine. hose,” he recalls.

The V8 was “a great old pump” and was finally retired to the the past. museum in the mid-1970s after Fire engines have come a long way about 35 years’ service. since the V8 and now Ashburton has So on Wednesday, Alan climbed a modern fleet and a full quota of 40 back in the cab and reminisced male and female volunteers. about things.

He’s made no final decision about His thoughts were private but, in his future.

52 years on the job with a double “As long as my body keeps going, Gold Medal to remind him about his I’ll do it for a while yet, in whatever length of service, he looked back on capacity,” Burgess said.

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hirty years ago Robbie Kok was a young man with a burning ambition – he loved nothing more than tinkering with engines and his dream was to turn that love into a thriving business.

That was in 1991 and today Robbie celebrates 30 years as owner of a business that sends its customers away with a happy car and a smile on their faces.

Motorbikes and cars are Robbie’s passion. He owns several of each and over the years has built a formidable reputation as a bike racer to be reckoned with.

But racing bikes doesn’t earn money.

With 12 years in the motor trade behind him as a motorbike mechanic and a fleet service person for Firestone, Robbie was keen to strike out on his own.

In 1991 Des Joyce owned a well-established exhaust fitting and repair business and was keen to sell. Robbie was

an equally keen buyer. A few months of discussion, debate and negotiation and a deal was done.

Robbie and business partner Henry Hendricks, a man with 27 years in tractor cab design and general engineering, found themselves owners of Des Joyce Exhaust and Brakes.

The business continued to tick along – same name, new owners – but Robbie was keen to stamp his mark and took what many said was a brave step, changing the business’ name.

Robbie’s Speedy Exhaust and Brake Shop was born and his leap of faith was rewarded.

“I look back now and realise it was a big move to change the name of a business, but it wasn’t too long before we found we needed to change it again,” Robbie said.

The first change was choice, but the

second came after leaded fuel was taken off the market and with it the work of exhaust repair and replacement. On the back of that Robbie changed the business name to reflect the breadth of work his team were now doing to Robbie’s Undercar Specialists.

“We do it all now – warrants, servicing, shocks, tyres, the lot,” he said.

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“I was a bit worried initially because people sometimes don’t

understand why their vehicle fails a warrant, but if we get caught not doing our job properly, then we’re gone,” he said.

His business is busy, all day, every day, including Saturday mornings. Robbie runs a team of three on the workshop floor and that tight team means they’re all up to speed with current jobs.

“The phone often goes nonstop but we’ll fit everyone in if we can and with a small team, it means we’re all hands-on.”

The team approach is key to running a successful workshop, Robbie said.

Computer diagnostics may have changed the work of a mechanic, but beyond that, engines

are still engines, he said.

Robbie is the team’s multi-tasker – he’s as likely to be found in the office, answering phones and talking to customers as he is out in the workshop. And like many business owners, when the working day is over, his job is not, as he is the business office and accounts person too.

Robbie has been in his current Cass Street premises for around 10 years and admits he’s seriously out of space. Vehicles are stacked in his yard and along the street waiting for their turn in the service bays.

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expansion off the table, he said.

His business is a member of the Motor Trade Association (MTA) but he’s not allied to any vehicle franchise. Most of his work is on cars older than five years.

Customer service is number one, for the Robbie’s team.

“We want our customers to walk away when the job is done,

completely happy and not feeling they’ve paid a fortune,” Robbie said.

Work doesn’t leave much time for the other loves in Robbie’s life, his classic cars and motorbikes.

They’re all in storage at home, waiting for the day their owner has a spare hour or so to take them for a spin.

His number one car is a FJ Holden that he’d love the time to work on and get back on the road. He bought it five years ago and it’s spent most of that time in storage.

It has plenty of company, with around nine other cars and four motorbikes.

He’s been a huge supporter of

Ashburton’s Wheels Week since its inception. Initially as a competitor where he earned a slew of trophies on the moto-cross track and latterly as a sponsor.

Robbie’s loving what he does and looking back is pretty chuffed with the way his business has grown and the reputation it has established. Thirty years seem to

have gone by very, very fast, he said.

He counts those years in the friends he’s made through his loyal and growing customer base and said he takes a quiet satisfaction in knowing that he and his team are providing a great, value for money service to the district’s motorists.

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or the past 30 years Robbie’s Undercar Specialists has been the go-to business in Ashburton for anything to do with cars – Warrants of Fitness, tyres, parts and servicing.

They’re the Robbie’s team’s bread and butter and they’re a team that are experts in their field.

Robbie’s deals in the parts of vehicles that don’t draw admiring glances – the important parts that ensure vehicle safety and reliability on the road.

His team can be relied upon to provide expert advice and high quality service when it comes to vehicle maintenance and servicing.

Vehicles – no matter what make, model or year – need to retain reliability and this comes with regular servicing, Robbie said.

“We pride ourselves on providing efficient work to an exceptionally high standard; brakes and exhausts are our specialist areas and WOF testing is all part of our service.”

The business is located on the corner of South and Cass streets, just a short walk from town for customers who have an hour or two to fill in while their vehicle is serviced.

In-store at Robbie’s, you’ll find a comprehensive range of exhaust and brake parts for sale.

The re-manufacture of a large range of parts for vintage, classic and modern vehicles can be procured as well. New customers and visitors are always welcome at Robbie’s.

Our line-up of staff are professional, well experienced mechanics and welders. Equipped with the latest technology, the workshop includes a Snap-on scanner plus a vast assortment of tools to carry out hydraulic, mechanical and exhaust work on classic and modern vehicles.

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Robbie’s stocks a vast range of parts in-store.

From P22 Robbie’s has a vast range of parts available to fit all makes and models.

“Our specialist parts team can source new, quality secondhand and aftermarket parts to suit any budget and requirement. Parts are competitively priced and can usually be shipped overnight within New Zealand.

“If the part you require is not currently in stock, we will endeavour to

source it for you,” he said.

Out of stock or specialist parts can usually arrive within a week. Any parts carried in stock that are ordered before 4pm will be dispatched by courier the same day.

The business offers a full range of servicing options for all types of vehicles and will deal with major insurance companies on issues such as cover for mechanical breakdown insurance.

As the business has grown and

changed, there’s one thing that has remained a constant and that’s his philosophy of dedication to top quality, personalised service, Robbie said.

A detailed check of a vehicle is made before any major work begins and the clients are informed of their vehicles’ requirements and future maintenance needs, he said.

“Quality and personalised service is always at the forefront of Robbie’s servicing strategy.”

Robbie and the team want to thank all of their customers over the last 30 years.

We have enjoyed working with you all and without you we wouldn’t be here.

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Fighting for lower voting age

By Natalie Akoorie

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youth-led campaign to lower the voting age to 16 will take its case to the Court of Appeal in an effort to push through the change before next year’s local body elections.

The Make It 16 campaign failed in the High Court in Wellington last year to convince a judge to declare the current minimum voting age of 18 discriminatory on the basis of age.

Only Parliament can change the law, but a ruling it was discriminatory could have helped the cause.

Make It 16 co-leader Gina Dao-McLay said the group would now take their fight to the Court of Appeal in August, with the help of lawyers who took on the case pro-bono.

They want 16- and 17-yearolds to be able to vote at the next local body elections on October 8, 2022. Voter turnout across New Zealand in 2019 was 42 per cent.

Dao-McLay said lowering the voting age to 16 would mean most of those eligible to vote for the first time would still be in high school and it would make sense to offer more robust civics and citizenship education.

The Wellington university student, who voted for the first time in last year’s general election, said she found out about civics and politics through doing her own research.

The Make It 16 campaign’s

Gina Dao-McLay position was that students were affected as much by local government decisions as adults.

“The city council here in Wellington is looking at cycleways, the regional council is looking at public transport,” Dao-McLay said.

“About 5 per cent of students own a car so the decisions they make on transport are really going to affect us.”

Equally, decisions on housing would affect students now and in the future, she said.

The campaign also planned a petition and hoped to be heard before select committee on the issue.

University of Canterbury associate professor of political science and international relations, Bronwyn Hayward, said lowering the voting age should go hand-in-hand with more

focused civics and citizenship education.

In 2019, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern acknowledged the need for more civics education, particularly around the electoral system, and last year, in her leaders’ debate against National Party leader Judith Collins, she said such education was needed ahead of lowering the voting age.

Hayward said the Government now had the resources available through the Ministry of Education’s Civics and Citizenship Teaching and Learning Guide, which was published last July, “so how about the vote?”

“There’s lots of good and sensible reasons for votes at 16. It’s kind of a no-brainer, it’s just that New Zealanders haven’t thought about it.

“We have this strong, older resistance – only about 7 per cent of New Zealanders think it’s a good idea ... but it increases the vote for confidence and engagement.”

Aotearoa Social Studies Educators Network national facilitator and former social studies teacher, Maria Perreau. said research had shown that countries which lowered their voting age to 16 had higher youth engagement.

“And if young people start voting younger, they are more likely to vote for the rest of their lives,” Dr Perreau said.

“People are afraid that young people don’t know or understand enough and couldn’t possibly make these important decisions,

but they are already making fairly big decisions for themselves around really important things.

“And they are affected by stuff.

The decisions that get made about them and for them are already quite impactful on their lives and giving them a voice does engage them, and keeps them engaged.”

For the first time in Wales, 16- and 17-year-olds were able to vote in the parliamentary election on May 7.

The lowering of the voting age there followed a campaign that gathered cross-party support.

It also followed Scotland, where 16-year-olds were allowed to vote for the first time at the 2014 independence referendum and the 2016 Scottish parliament election.

Christchurch City Councillor Sara Templeton, a former secondary school teacher, said more young people were getting involved in civic discussion and action.

“A lot of that is focused around social justice and the environment, especially climate change.”

The council worked with mostly primary schools on projects that exposed students to civics education, Templeton said.

In a submission to the government’s justice committee inquiry into the 2019 local body elections to address low voter turnout, Christchurch City Council added its voice to the

growing campaign to reduce the voting age from 18 to 16.

But it said lowering the voting age must be accompanied by a greater focus on civics in schools.

“One of the things that’s really clear is that as human beings we all retain information more if we see that it’s relevant in a relatively short period of time,” Templeton said.

“So if you had the voting age at 16 for example, students would be more likely to be paying attention to education about how the system works, the importance of the democratic system, what councils and governments do and how laws are made, if they saw within this relatively short period of time that they would have a chance to vote.

“And we know that your early habits tend to dictate what you do later in life.”

The notion that 16-year-olds were too immature to vote did not wash with Templeton.

“If we trust them to learn how to drive then surely we can trust them to think about how the future of their city or country might be and to vote appropriately.”

Minister for Local Government Nanaia Mahuta said no changes were planned to the voting age for the 2022 local elections.

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Civics and citizenship education ‘left to chance’

By Natalie Akoorie

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civics and citizenship curriculum should be cemented in New Zealand schools because knowledge students are entitled to is being left to chance, says a leading academic.

It follows the Ministry of Education’s publication last July of a Civics and Citizenship Education Teaching and Learning Guide, as part of the School Leavers’ Toolkit.

The guide is optional, which means schools do not have to teach it.

Victoria University of Wellington senior lecturer Dr Bronwyn Wood said she had no idea whether schools had taken up the guide, which was released a year after other components of the toolkit, that included financial literacy and how to apply for a job.

According to the guide, civics education develops students’ knowledge of their rights and duties as New Zealand citizens, and of civic processes, such as how laws are made, how voting works and how to deal with government agencies.

Citizenship education develops “active citizens”, including how to listen respectfully to the views of others and how to effect change.

The guide says Aotearoa has a robust democracy but its resilience should not be taken for granted.

Dr Bronwyn Wood wants civics and citizenship education cemented in New Zealand schools.

In 2019 a digital survey by Seed Waikato, a charity for young Waikato people, found two in five respondents aged between 15 and 34 did not know how to cast a vote in the 2019 local body elections, and eight out of 10 felt disconnected from their council.

Wood said while it did not need to be compulsory, civics and citizenship education was a necessary part of schooling.

“What it does is encourage development of critical thinking skills about society, how we form governments, human rights, and how young people can participate themselves as citizens.

“They have a role to play and a responsibility for the social issues they encounter.”

Wood, who was consulted in

the development of the guide, said it was “buried”, came out later than planned with little fanfare and even now was hard to find. Where the resource now fitted within the curriculum was confusing, she said.

The Ministry of Education said the $5.2 million budgeted for the School Leavers’ Toolkit across 2018 and 2019 enabled the design of two websites, one for school leavers and one for teachers, which included the civics and citizenship guide.

Deputy secretary Ellen MacGregor-Reid said the student website had 69,000 users accessing it since it was launched in 2019.

The guide had 2000 users access it since being launched last

June, and MacGregor-Reid said they were likely social studies teachers and those figures were expected.

“The social sciences area of the New Zealand curriculum allows schools to develop their students’ knowledge and skills to participate in, and contribute to, political processes,” she said.

“These can include student councils or providing practical opportunities to help familiarise students with civic processes including voting.”

Schools had the flexibility to design their own curriculum, under the guidance of the national framework, including decisions about teaching civics and citizenship.

The social sciences curriculum is currently undergoing a refresh, prompted by a new history curriculum with a stronger focus on matauranga Maori, with the first draft due in October.

Secondary Principals’ Association president and Onehunga High School principal Deidre Shea said she was not sure how many of the country’s 350 secondary schools were using the civics and citizenship guide.

She said schools offered education in a variety of ways and the School Leavers’ Toolkit overall was well known among teachers.

Massey University senior lecturer Andy Asquith wants compulsory civics and citizenships education in schools.

He said students learning the

topic would talk about it at home with whanau.

“A lot of kids come from families that are disengaged. The hope is if they start to question what’s going on that it will get people thinking differently.”

Not all advocates of civics and citizenship education want it to be compulsory.

Aotearoa Social Studies Educators Network national facilitator and former teacher Dr Maria Perreau said there was a misconception that it was not being taught because it was not compulsory. The guide highlighted the fact it was being done through social studies, she said.

“This just makes it a little more robust. I wouldn’t like to see it become something that’s dry and disengaging for young people.”

Longitudinal research showed the only type of education that had a long-term impact was when students gained active experience in working on issues – and particularly on issues that mattered to them such as climate strike action.

The New Zealand Political Studies Association (NZPSA) also did not want students learning about civics and citizenship without authentic experience of what it meant to be actively involved in the process.

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An opportunity gone begging

By Daryl Holden daryl.h@theguardian.co.nz

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etter on his feet than a jinking, jiving and fast-stepping Richie Mo’unga.

No, not me in my halcyon days when I was an undoubted primary schoolboy star heading for All Blacks’ greatness.

OK, I’m delirious.

Perhaps it’s time for my medication.

I’m really talking about Steve Tew. Most of you will know him.

He was New Zealand Rugby’s highly successful chief executive officer from 2007 to 2019.

An officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to rugby and sports administration.

The guy who played such a vital role in setting up Canterbury and the Crusaders to becoming an all-conquering double act as the chief executive of both bodies from 1996 to 2001.

I’ve known Steve since those early days and I’ve always respected him, appreciated his honesty and transparency in media dealings.

He’s always been a good rooster and a very accomplished administrator, as his outstanding career has so clearly shown.

Which is why his cagey and guarded response and attitude as a guest speaker at a key Mid Canterbury rugby fundraising event

Former New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew spoke in Ashburton on Wednesday but it was what he didn’t say that will probably be remembered most. in Ashburton this week was so perplexing and so disappointing.

Tew refused to be interviewed by the Guardian, then hid behind that ridiculous Chatham House Rule principle where information disclosed at a meeting could not be identified

back to its source.

He was also very considered with what he told the audience in a question and answer session.

Why did Tew adopt that stance?

Because of the contentious

Silver Lake and New Zealand Rugby commercial deal that’s been on the table but unable to be advanced because of a standoff between the national body’s board and the players’ association.

NZR wants the $387 million

deal from the US investment giant to get the green light.

The players’ association doesn’t.

It’s become a rather prickly situation, so much so that now even a former outstanding and recent rugby leader like Tew is too scared to publicly give his thoughts.

Tew remains one of our leading administrators and business leaders, who has joined High Performance Sport New Zealand in a short-term role as its acting chief operating office.

But he’s really a rugby man through and through.

And Tew, as much as anyone in this country, knows exactly what’s at stake with the Silver Lake opportunity.

I’ve no doubt any response he did make would be a typically reasoned, thought out one.

So why shouldn’t he give his view and share it publicly, just like the “Silver Lake’’ All Blacks’ former coach, Steve Hansen, and others have?

If this deal is such a key one for our national game and potentially such a pivotal, game-changing moment then we need to hear from the right people, the influencers.

People like Steve Tew. Unfortunately, his Silver Lake side-stepping speaking performance in Ashburton was an opportunity missed, a five-pointer well and truly gone begging.

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Match-fit, or out of shape?

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NZR will need Prime Minister Arena Williams or Simeon Brown onside. ports Minister Grant RobRobertson may be diplomatertson wants to stay on the ically keeping mum, but NZR bench but may yet need and NZRPA would be wise not to to take the field, if only as ignore his and Jacinda Ardern’s referee. perspectives, and those who may As talks carry on between New follow them.

Zealand Rugby and the New ZeaIt is extremely unlikely a Labour land Rugby Players’ Association, Government would be happy with Robertson says commercial deciNZR selling 12.5 per cent of the sions about rugby and its players All Blacks’ commercial rights to are “ultimately” up to NZR. He a California technology investsays he continues to encourage ment firm. If anything, National’s NZR and NZRPA to reach agreeconservative base would be even ment about the most “approprimore appalled. ate” path forward.

The Silver Lake deal is the Whatever they decide, Robertson says the Government, through legacy project of long-serving NZR chairman Brent Impey. It is Sport NZ, will continue supporting grassroots rugby, and promote an attempted response to NZR’s ongoing losses as a consequence growth areas of the game, includof its broken business model. ing women’s rugby.

Despite hundreds of millions Sport NZ’s $700,000 each year is immaterial alongside NZR’s losses of dollars from the likes of adidas and AIG, Impey and his board of $35 million last year and $7m have so far failed to make NZR the year before. But the Governfinancially sustainable. They and ment is a bigger stakeholder than NZR’s 26 provincial union shareSport NZ’s cash implies. Rugby’s holders have been convinced the national importance means answer is setting up a new Comgovernments both red and blue mercialCo, with two Silver Lake put their hands in the taxpayers’ pockets for major events like next directors on its board.

Apparently, these two directors year’s Rugby World Cup (RWC) for will open doors in Silicon Valley to women and the 2011 and future help CommercialCo transition the RWCs for men.

All Blacks from a team of 5 million While David Lange boycotted RWC 1987 over the previous year’s to one of 7 billion.

As someone who still buys Cavaliers tour, RWC 2011 wouldn’t tickets to actual All Blacks games, have happened without Helen I confess to not knowing what that Clark’s extraordinary support, all means. Then again, I couldn’t nor would it have been a success without John Key. For Eden Park to imagine watching yachting host an RWC final for men in 2035, through Animation Research

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Grant Robertson when listening to Pete Montgomery on Newstalk ZB in 1986. There is clearly much more to do, to bring rugby to life for a wider audience, especially women’s rugby, one of the world’s fastest growing team sports.

Silver Lake would pay $387m for 12.5 per cent of CommercialCo, valuing it at $3.1 billion. If Silver Lake’s networks double that, it will make a cool $387m in capital gains, while NZR thinks it would then own 87.5 per cent of a $6.2b company, albeit equity that would presumably never be sold.

In fact, there’s no reason to think CommercialCo would do better than NZR alone.

Even if Silver Lake is the rainmaker Impey believes, it will have just two seats on an eight-person board controlled by NZR. That board will then hire an international recruiter recommended by Silver Lake to appoint a CEO and senior managers.

It will be those executives who determine whether Commercial-

Co succeeds. If they’re available, NZR should hire them now, perhaps using Silver Lake’s preferred recruiter. Silver Lake directors don’t do day-to-day management.

The real driver of Impey’s plan is NZR’s thirst for cash. Revenue keeps growing strongly, but costs by more. The only part of the empire turning a profit is the All Blacks.

The salaries for 270 fully professional All Blacks, Super Rugby and National Provincial Championship (NPC) players take 36.5 per cent of NZR’s revenue.

Despite their best talent being paid by NZR, the provincial unions collectively make losses, which is hardly surprising since they try to run 14 professional NPC teams off a population of 5 million, plus 12 Heartland teams.

To stop them becoming insolvent, the provincial unions take 16 per cent of NZR’s revenue. Impey is promising even more cash for the grassroots.

NZR has decided its broken business model can only be solved by selling equity rather than increasing sponsorship revenue. The NZRPA agrees, with its Forsyth Barr proposal calling for a 5 per cent Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the New Zealand Exchange (NZX).

If, as NZRPA and Forsyth Barr chairman David Kirk says, the idea is to keep the All Blacks brand out of foreign ownership, then this would need to include a Kiwishare concept, restricting ownership to New Zealand citizens.

That could include people like Sir Ian Taylor, Rod Drury, Sir Peter Jackson, Sir Richard Taylor and Peter Thiel, all of whom know a thing or two about making money from new technologies. It might be easier to just invite them to invest directly, to avoid an IPO requiring CommercialCo to notify the NZX whenever an All Black sprains an ankle.

Whatever happens, the much bigger question is whether NZR has the governance arrangements to ensure, first, that the new capital is invested wisely to generate sustainable returns and, second, that new grassroots spending is effective. We might start by asking where all the adidas and AIG money has gone. What assurances are there that the new grassroots spending won’t just be wasted on fixing up decrepit provincial stadiums and subsidising loss-making NPC teams, than genuinely make a difference for young players the way the adidas and AIG money hasn’t?

This time, the stakes will be higher, since equity in the premium brand will have been sold, never to return. Unfortunately, the new chairman to take over from Impey on Monday will not have a background in technology, international finance or marketing.

Until all rugby stakeholders are convinced the rugby establishment knows what to do with a cool $300m-plus in cash, NZR shouldn’t be selling any equity in one of this country’s most sacred icons.

Intuitive eating could save lives A

m I too bold to say this?

Not at all.

The mind-body practice proven by over 80 clinical studies in the past 30 years has shown us how we could genuinely save ourselves from health problems, eating disorders and mental conditions such as anxiety and depression by turning into our inner guidance.

It has been found that those who practice intuitive eating are healthier, happier and feel more fulfilled in their lives.

So how can this intuitive eating save millions of lives?

We are born intuitive eaters, but as our lives go on, the ability to tune into our body’s needs and cues may become disrupted.

It is the only path that warns us when something is wrong with our body, the only connection that is innate to us and knows what’s the best for us.

Our ability to listen to our inner wisdom rather than external rules may be disrupted at a young age.

Did your mum ever tell you that you could not leave the table until you had finished the food on your plate?

When was the first time you followed a diet or meal plan to “alter” your body or health?

Last year my uncle passed away due to serious health problems caused by diabetes mellitus type 2.

For as long as I can remember, he was always large – some of

By Vera Prazak

HOLISTICALLY SPEAKING

you would say obese.

And as long as I can remember, he was under the care of health professionals that tried to “fix” him by offering well-meant advice.

He was told to stay away from sugar, carbs and fat. He was told to count calories, macros, adjust his portions, use meal replacement, or face deadly consequences such as loss of limbs, blindness, kidney failure and death.

The problem was that my uncle loved food. He didn’t eat poorly, but he loved to enjoy food.

So the thought of living for years on salads, tasteless meals or shakes was horrifying for him.

He was under the care of many dietitians, nutritionists and other medical providers, but not one of them worked with him on the reasons he over-ate at night.

Not a single person asked about his eating habits and sought the reasons behind them.

He was trying hard; he really tried to limit his calorie intake by not eating over the day.

He chose healthy foods to face uncontrollable cravings and insatiable hunger in the small hours when he finally gave up and ate, and ate, and ate.

I couldn’t understand either, and I thought he was simply not trying hard enough or just didn’t care if he died.

And he did. My uncle passed away last year after multiple surgeries to his eyes due to diabetic blindness after his leg was amputated due to diabetic necrosis, and finally, his kidneys gave up.

Today I see how he was just a victim of our diet mentality.

They say it’s about control, and it’s about willpower, it’s about calories etc. Not at all, it’s about allowing yourself to make peace with food.

To listen to your body cues, to eat when you are hungry and listen to what makes your body feel good.

Our body is fantastic in telling us what’s good for them and

what’s not good for them.

It can tell us when to eat, what to eat and when to stop, maintaining the best possible health and healthy weight range.

Today we know that dieting causes weight cycling and weight gain, which is dangerous for our health.

We know that restrictions lead to a binge, which harms our mental health and makes us feel like a failure no matter how hard we try, worsening our anxiety and causing depression.

We also know that having unrealistic goals and not respecting ourselves can lead to chronic dieting and to eating disorders in some cases.

Under-eating leads to changes within your body to survive, leading to hormonal imbalances,

low energy, anxiety and slow metabolism.

Dieting puts immense pressure on your body, your mind, your life and your finances.

So why, after so many clinical studies have proved it, we are still prescribed a diet to save our lives when it does the opposite?

Save yourself, don’t let diets ruin your life.

Learn how to listen to your body once again.

Vera Prazak is a holistic nutritionist and runs the growing Food Freedom for Women group on Facebook.

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

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First blood to Hampstead

By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

Hampstead will take the mental advantage of round one success into the second stage of the Mid Canterbury Premier Netball season starting next week.

And it comes with a warning too for the other teams in the grade, they’re only going to get better as the season progresses.

The defending champions secured their billing as the top team in the competition with a comprehensive victory on Thursday night over Ashburton College A, and will now look to take that momentum into the second round – where the target on their back, despite already being rather large, just got even bigger.

But coach Cindy Meadows knows her side is up to any challenge, and she’s looking forward to seeing her charges really settle into their rhythm during the middle part of the season.

“I know we can be better than what we have been, the first round is so often about just settling into the season and getting all the things you need to get in place, in place – and I think we’ve done that now,” she said.

“One thing we know is how close this competition is going to be, you can’t give another team anything at the moment, or you’ll find yourself in trouble.”

Missing three players on Thursday night due to illness, Hampstead were good against College winning 36-22, but Meadows knows they also could have been a whole lot better.

“It was good to get the win, you never want to turn those down, but as a complete performance I don’t think we were quite there on the night.

“But that’s as much a credit to College as it is a negative against us, I think.

“They’re a really good young side, and I think they’ll come back even stronger and you just know they’re going to put a really strong performance on the court one night and get a big win, they’re certainly good enough.”

One positive was the reintroduction of a well-known netball

Ashburton College’s Olivia Lill is at full stretch to try and get in the way of a pass from Hampstead’s Laura Bawden. name, Kirsty Naish, for his firsttime in the competition. Naish slotted in perfectly and showed her natural distribution game, feeding the inner circle confidently.

“We’re really fortunate to be able to have a player like her to call on.”

Across the board, Hampstead were strong on Thursday night, Meg Ashworth in her second game back from injury was influential at the defensive end, creating lots of pressure and turnovers while they moved quickly through the midcourt and found shooters Alice Eddington and Natasha Waddell with ease.

The shooting duo are a combination to be reckoned with,

Sharp-shooter Alice Eddington was right on form on Thursday night.

working in perfect tandem together they found space for each other on multiple occasions and the fact that Eddington seems like she’s shooting into a six-foot wide hoop certainly doesn’t hurt either.

She landed all but three attempts during the match, but her work off the ball was almost as good as her shooting.

It was a tough night for College, who despite again showing their promise, were unable to secure a victory, and they will now drop down into Premier 2 for the next stage of the season.

It’s a chance to refocus and start again for the side who should have no problem in making sure they’re vying for their spot back

again at some point later in the season.

In other matches on Thursday night Methven overcame a defiant Southern in the middle game of the night, winning 34-26, while Celtic put on a masterclass to shut down United and leap ahead of them on the final standings for round one with a dominant 35-25 victory.

Down in Premier 2, Mt Somers made it a clean sweep for the first stage of their season when they comfortably won on Thursday night. They’ll have to throw on the big girl skirts from next week though, with an elevation into Premier 1 for the next stage of the season.

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whisker of being there anyway, with only an extra-time loss to Southern stopping them from claiming a spot in Prem 1 before the season started.

They beat United 49-15 in a very one-sided affair, with United now dropping down into Premier 3 for the next stage of the season.

Hampstead B were in good form like their senior counterparts, winning against Methven 49-27, while Celtic B also put together a strong performance to beat Ashburton College B 32-22.

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Hampstead captain, Jemma Stoddart looks to find one of her shooters during her side’s win over Ashburton College A on Thursday night.

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Mid Canterbury’s reputation as a breeding ground of tennis talent took another positive step last week when 11-year-old Josh Gilbert was named in a Tennis New Zealand national junior side for an upcoming tournament in Australia. Matt Markham caught up with Gilbert to talk about his selection.

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udging by the smile on his father’s face, Josh Gilbert knew something was up.

The 11-year-old was sitting down for dinner onenight last week when dad, Lee wandered into the room holding a piece of paper.

Not to be confused with a bad report card, or a letter sent home from a disgruntled teacher though.

Lee was grinning like a Cheshire cat.

“There was a bit of a weird grin on his face, he kind of shuffled around a bit smiling away and then gave me the piece of paper,” Josh laughed.

“It was all pretty suspicious, but when I started reading, I think I went a bit like Dad, and then I was bouncing around the house for ages.”

The letter congratulated Josh on his selection into the Tennis NZ U11 Boys’ Team for the upcoming junior teams’ event in Australia next month – his first selection into the silver fern.

“I was, and I’m still, pretty stoked.

“It took quite a while for it all to sink in to be honest.”

It’s been a rapid rise up the tennis ranks

for Josh, who picked up the sport by chance one day when he was around five years old.

Older brother Drew – an accomplished player himself – was playing a lot at that stage and Lee is a wellknown name down at the Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre, so there was a high chance it was going to happen anyway.

“I think I picked up one of Drew’s old racquets one day, and started smacking a ball up against the wall, and it all unfolded from there, really.

“I started playing hotshots, and then went from there and now we are where we are now.

has been a huge influence on his career.

The pair have coaching sessions together four or five times a week, and it’s through Tiller’s encouragement and guidance that Gilbert puts this selection down to.

“Jack was pretty stoked to hear the news I think, Dad rang him when get got the email and we had a really good catch-up at our next coaching session.

“He’s a great coach and I’ve learnt a lot from him.”

If the challenge of having to represent his country was providing some timid moments, Josh is far from showing it.

In fact he’s looking forward to getting over there and giving it his all.

It helps that the two players he’s been named alongside he knows well, having competed against them plenty of times in junior agegroup tournaments and events, but the pleasure of playing with them and not against them is the biggest plus.

“They’re both really good players, so it’ll be nice to play alongside them for a change.”

But before he even gets on the plane next week, Josh knows there’s plenty of training to be done.

And so, you’ll see the youngster on the tennis courts preparing for the opportunity of a lifetime for most of the next month to ensure he’s nice and ready to make not only his country, but also his family and all of Mid Canterbury proud.

It was all pretty suspicious, but when I started reading, I think I went a bit like Dad, and then I was bouncing around the house for ages “It’s been a bit of a dream ride really.”

Having a big brother and a father into tennis as much as he is has really helped hone the skills, with many hours spent on the grass court at home practising, as well as the odd family rivalry being formed too.

“Dad’s too scared to play me these days.

“I haven’t quite beaten him yet – but I’m pretty sure he’s worried about it, so he’s avoiding it,” Josh laughed.

Josh also paid credit to local tennis coach, Jack Tiller, who he said

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RUGBY

Off the pine; on the paddock

By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

He’s waited almost three months for his second crack, and tonight Dallas McLeod gets it.

After running out on to the paddock in a starting jersey in the opening round of Super Rugby Aotearoa, the former Mount Hutt College student has since warmed the pine, grabbing the odd minute here and there at the business end of matches.

But tonight, coach Scott Robertson has rewarded McLeod for his patience, and he returns to the starting line up for the Crusaders in their Round Three Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash with the Waratahs in Wollongong.

McLeod comes in for David Havili, who has been given a chance to refresh for a week, and is the only change to the starting line up from the side that last week destroyed the Reds at Suncorp Stadium.

It’s a golden opportunity for the 22-year-old McLeod, who in his limited opportunities has shown his ability, but there’s never really been an opportunity for the young talent to show his full array of skills.

With a strong defensive game already, McLeod will have the opportunity to shine in a backline that is firing on all cylinders, with Richie Mo’unga inside him and an in-form Braydon Ennor outside him at centre.

On the resting of Havili, Robertson said that after a big few weeks on the field, one of the stars of the Crusaders backline was deserving of a rest, and with Richie Mo’unga due to spend some time refreshing at some point in the next two weeks, the timing was right.

“He’s had a massive load, played big minutes, and important minutes,” Robertson said.

“He’s one of the form players in the comp and we just thought it was a great opportunity for us to freshen him up.

“Also a great opportunity for Dallas McLeod, who took a couple of games at the start of the season and played extremely well when he had those chances.”

Meanwhile, Sunday’s match between the Highlanders and the Rebels has been moved to the other side of the Tasman due to the unfolding Covid-19 outbreak in Melbourne.

The Highlanders had been scheduled to play the Rebels on May 30 at the Sir John Davies Oval in Queenstown, but will now travel to Australia on Saturday to play their Round 4 match at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney.

The match in Sydney will now kickoff at 5pm NZ Time and will be live and exclusive on SKY TV in New Zealand.

The Reds relocated to Sydney on Wednesday in the hope of being able to fly to New Zealand.

CRUSADERS

Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Braydon Ennor, Dallas McLeod, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Richie Mo’unga, Mitchell Drummond, Cullen Grace, Sione Havili Talitui, Whetukamokamo Douglas, Scott Barrett (c), Quinten Strange, Michael Alaalatoa, Codie Taylor, George Bower.

Reserves: Nathan Vella, Tamaiti Williams, Oliver Jager, Samuel Whitelock, Mitchell Dunshea, Bryn Hall, Fergus Burke, Manasa Mataele.

Right – Dallas McLeod gets a rare start in the No.12 jersey tonight for the Crusaders.

Out to control their own destiny

By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

The most simplistic approach is often the best approach and Southern are hoping it will help lead them to a semi-final berth in the Combined Country Rugby competition today.

Mid Canterbury’s form side of the season, Southern host Darfield in a quarter-final of the top flight of the competition today at the Hinds Domain and their focus is solely on one thing – themselves.

Coaches Richard McLea and Jon Dampney have spent most of this week trying to instill a belief in their players that by only worrying about what they can control will help guide them to victory against a very good side.

“There’s a lot you could focus on, but we’ve chosen to just look at ourselves,” Dampney said.

“If we can do that, we’ll be right – it’s just a case of not getting caught up in anything else other than going out there and doing what we do best.

“We know we’re capable of getting the job done, it’s been all

Petero Tuwai could prove to be a key figure for Southern today as they look to down Darfield in the quarter-finals of the Combined Country Rugby competition.

PHOTO ADAM BURNS 100421-AB-5863 about convincing the guys that too so that they are all in a good mindset when that first whistle blows.”

Only a small blip on the radar when they lost to Prebbleton has sullied the Southern season thus far, but they took some key learn-

It’s just a case of not getting caught up in anything else other than going out there and doing what we do best

ings from that match and have applied them well in the weeks after.

They’ll have the luxury of a near full strength starting line-up this week with the competition’s leading local point-scorer, George Williams, back in the No.10 jersey and Matt McAtamney coming back into fullback.

But with wet weather looking likely, the onus could fall more on the forward pack today, in what looks set to be trying conditions.

“We’ve obviously prepared for wet-weather rugby, we’ve got some big boys in the forward pack

who are up the challenge and if it becomes a game up front, we’ll be ready for that.

“But on the other side of the coin, if the sun is shining we’ll be ready for that too.”

If the prevailing weather does come, Southern will look to their experienced heads in the forward pack – players like Adam Williamson, Logan Bonnington, Eric Duff and Scott Vessey will all be asked to step up and lead from the front.

A strong platform up front will allow Will McKenzie to set the tone of the match from behind

the pack and unleash his talented backs, including leading try-scorer Petero Tuwai, who has an impressive nine tries next to his name for the season.

Meanwhile, at the other end of the spectrum, while Southern will boast an almost full-strength side for their quarter-final, Methven will go into their match with Southbridge with some big names out of action.

Most notably, they’ll be without the services of halfback, Tyler Blackburn, who is set to miss up to four weeks of rugby, at least, through injury, but the list is long, and it puts even more pressure on the former winners to try and pull something out of the hat today against a strong Southbridge side.

There is some depth though, and Methven will need to rely on that if they are to be any chance of causing an upset and advancing through to the semi-finals.

In other action today, Hampstead will be out to continue their forward momentum when they take on Ohoka in the Plate division. Getting a home game was crucial for the Hampstead side, who looked strong last week when they dispatched Rakaia in front of their faithful.

Down in the Plaque Division, Celtic should have no problems getting past a winless Hornby in their match at Keenans Road, while Rakaia will be out to get their season back on track when they take on Woodend at the Rakaia Domain.

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OPINION

Change in birthdays creates opportunites aplenty

By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

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arness racing in New Zealand is changing as we know it – with a refreshed and revitalised calendar the next step in a major overhaul for the industry.

This week clubs from around the country voted to enforce a chance which will see horses’ official birthday shifted from their current position on August 1 to January 1 to fall in line with the calendar year.

In laymen’s terms, the change will allow horses a lot longer to develop before they’re put under the pressures of

becoming a racehorse.

A foal born in December this year, won’t officially turn one until January of 2023, whereas before the decision it would have turned one in August next year.

That extra five-to-six months will make for a huge difference in the development of a young horse, given there won’t be as much pressure to have them ready to go as early season two-year-olds.

Australian harness racing implemented this change last year, so it was only natural that New Zealand would follow suit, especially given the disparity between the two countries as it stood.

And while animal welfare is, and should be, at the forefront of every decision made, this latest change has opened up a

world of possibilities for racing officials to completely reshape the calendar year of racing, with some key meetings set to face the axe, or a relocation to a different point in the year.

With horses’ coming of age changing, some traditional age group racing will now no longer be able to be held at its current spot on the calendar, and so a working group has been established to produce a draft calendar of meetings and feature races which will then be given to the industry for consultation.

The brief for the group, as it is understood, was simple.

Nothing is sacred, except when it comes to the second Tuesday in November, and the time-honoured

New Zealand Trotting Cup. It’s the only certainty to stay in its current position.

Every other Group One race on the calendar is up for debate as to whether it should find a new date within the year, or remain where it currently sits.

For too long now the annual racing calendar has been stagnant.

The same meetings at the same time of the year, every year for decades.

New races come and go, but with the ability for a two-year-old to now be racing in September and October and horses being able to have a much more structured looking season, the opportunities are endless.

It’s an exciting time.

HARNESS JEWELS

Draws don’t favour the faves And now we have a race meeting with a bit of interest.

It wouldn’t be untoward to say that for the past couple of weeks the 14th edition of the Harness Jewels, to be held at Cambridge next weekend, were looking a little ho-hum.

Red-hot favourites, dominant stables and just general par-forthe-course racing seeming likely.

But in the push of a button yesterday somewhere in Christchurch, the day was turned on its head.

And now, in some cases, what seemed a forgone conclusion is anything but, with the official barrier draw throwing the cat among the pigeons in more than just a few of the nine Group One races on the day.

But for the most important stuff first.

Mid Canterbury’s two representatives at the meeting drew a mixed bag of marbles.

Three-year-old filly Sweet Belle drew four in the Diamond, but has a stack of gate speed inside her and will need to find a good position early if she’s to be a player.

The only major advantage is that she’s drawn inside race favourite Bettor Twist who will start from the outside of the front line.

Meanwhile, three-year-old trotter Maui will have to over-

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PHOTO SUPPLIED come a second line draw in her Ruby, but he does follow out a potential early leader, which could give David McCormick some options early.

Locally owned runners, Highgrove (barrier seven), Dance Til Dawn (inside second row) and One Majic Kenny (eight) didn’t get much luck while Samhara,

who is part-owned by Gavin Douglas, will also have to come off the second line.

From the other barrier draws, the biggest fly in the ointment

comes in the opening race when the day’s likely shortest favourite, Amazing Dream, drew the inside of the second line.

She could have started as short as $1.10 in a very weak field, but now she’ll need a bit of luck from a tricky spot over the mile with the potential for her to find bad luck everywhere she turns.

Outstanding three-year-old Krug also suffered the same fate, but his draw isn’t quite as bad due to the fact he follows out a likely leader in BD Joe, and with Blair Orange in the bike, you’d back the chances of him being able to extricate himself from any tricky situations.

But perhaps the biggest loser of all from the draw was Copy That, racing in the Four-Year-Old Emerald.

He’s drawn the outside of the second row, which over a mile isn’t ideal in the best of circumstances, but when you’re biggest dangers have all drawn to be on the speed, and there’s every conceivable chance of a special time over the mile, he’s going to have to see a lot of things go in his favour.

Much of that will fall to the skills of former Mid Cantabrian, Maurice McKendry, who will need to plot a path that has Copy That on the speed turning for him to give himself the best possible chance.

NZ Metro harness Sunday at Addington Raceway

R1 SPECTATORS ICONIC KIWI ROAST MOBILE PACE NZD $8,000 1980m 12:41 1 52060 Full Of Desire B J Borcoskie 2 7x769 Itz The Con Artist Brad Williamson 3 60000 Conquistador Korbyn Newman R D Holmes 4 70508 Taliesin 5 x3666 Greenback Boogie J F Curtin J W Cox 6 55532 Leconte 7 40585 Stella’s Delight L D Mccormick 8 24334 Luminite B N Orange 9 6888 Nadira Franco H S Clarke Neil Burton 10 90 Maximilian P J Davis 11 36669 Owhatanight R2 IRT - EXCELLENCE IN EQUINE AIRFREIGHT TROT NZD $10,000 2600m 13:06 1 Boss Kenny John Morrison 2 6050 Tinted Stuart M G Heenan 3 0788x Dreamsinthe Mist G T Ward 4 64062 Moment Of Kaos J J A Young-Grant R D Holmes 5 72482 Jesper Fast 6 555 Cheeky Monkey L F O’reilly 7 088x5 Emma Louise M P Edmonds 8 8x The Terrorist B N Orange 9 74044 Majestic Upstart S R Mcnally K V Hadfield 10 09x See It Thru 11 5644 Bourbon On The Rocks J Versteeg R3 AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE NZD $8000 1980m 13:31

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D J White 2 5 Pat Mach J W Cox 3 3 Lil Ripper 4 57888 Tiger Taylor John Morrison 5 50x40 Mach’s Eliminator G D Smith 6 Coachella 7 446x0 Sporty Celine 8 8x8x Doubt I’m Dreaming M P Jones 9 First Rose T M Williams 10 90275 Hey Tonight 11 600x3 Rocknroll Diva K V Hadfield 12 32667 Royal Ruby R6 LAMB HAYWARD HANDICAP PACE $8000 2600m 14:46 1 0 The Optimist K G Cameron 2 x4125 Teds Legacy M P Edmonds 3 9x0x0 No Time Like Now J W Cox 4 8x1 Maybe John Morrison 5 1x062 Harrison 6 10x9x The Black Shadow R T May 7 50913 Caesar’s Quest Laura Mckay 8 16x38 Overarm T S Chmiel 9 21846 Rockntommy Rulz M J Williamson 10 77093 Lulu Le Mans Craig D Thornley 11 45466 Hes Fast And Furious Korbyn Newman 12 8474 Sky Vale R J Butt 13 46453 Queenofdance R D Close R7 STORER MOTORS MOBILE PACE NZD $8,000 2600m 15:11

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Matt Markham’s Addington Selections Race 1: Luminite, Leconte, Ohwhatnight, Taliesin Race 2: Majestic Upstart, Jesper Fast, Emma Louise, Boss Kenny Race 3: Twilight Bromac, The Terrorfier, Ultimate Bird Race 4: Sheezagoldengirl, Yankee Jay, All By Myself, This Is Bettor Race 5: Pat Mach, Lil Ripper, Rocknroll Diva, Sport Celine Race 6: Harrison, Maybe, Teds Legacy, Sky Vale Race 7: Bettor Beontoit, Reflectionsofmylife, Woodlea Diego, Markham Eyre Race 8: Samantha’s Moon, Royal Del, Harry Potter, Michelle Race 9: Songbird, Smooth Debate, Magic Sign, Fancy BEST BET: Songbird (Race 9) VALUE: Pat Mach (Race 5)

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INDOOR BOWLS

Southern Zone selection

By Matt Markham matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

Five Ashburton bowlers have been selected in the Southern Zone Academy and master’s sides to compete against their Northern Zone rivals at the upcoming National Championships in Blenheim.

The annual fixture, which is held at the national championships each year, is a final chance for up-and-coming bowlers to get themselves in front of selectors ahead of the naming of the North and South Island teams for the season.

Ashburton usually has a strong representation in both sides each year, and 2021 is no different.

Two new players to the AshGOLF RESULTS

Ashburton Golf Club

Saturday May 22 2021 Newton Trophy Semi-Finals: Paul May & Ken Clucas bt Jordan Bird & Dylan Stoddart, Steve McCloy & Stephen Lee bt Hamish Niles and Tom Blacklow. Watson Cup Semi Finals: Dave Fisher & Robert Pawsey bt Paul Greer & Brian Fauth, Kevin Smith & Barry Jury bt Chris Lovelock & Chris Ralston.

American Stableford: Radius Care player of the day was: Paul Clark 59pts, 2nd Guildford Lane 55pts c/b, 3rd Bruce Ferriman 55pts c/b.

Other winning scores; Terry Molly 55pts, Richard McKernan 54pts Steven Tait 54pts, Bev Chinn 53pts, Royce Jamieson 53pts, Greig Sparrow 53pts, Shane Beaven 53pts, Dave Morrison 53pts, Adrian Hopwood 53pts, Dennis Mably 53pts, Mike Holmes 52pts, Darren Fairweather 52pts and Terry Kingsbury 52pts. Twos: Darren Fairweather, Owen Millar, Robert Pawsey, Paul Clark, Ken Clucas, Adrian Hopwood, Brendon Davidson and Bev Chinn.

Nearest The Pins: Hole 4# The 3 Stooges: Hamish Niles: Hole 8# Docks Bar and Seafood Grill: Bev Chin: Hole 12# Value Plus Processing: Craig Bain: Hole 14# South Island Seeds: Vicki Moore: Hole6# Hamish Niles Shout!!: Brent MacGregor, Hole 9#

burton district this season have made the Academy side, while three locals feature in the Masters team.

Rakaia’s Heather Dodds will skip the ladies triples, while clubmate Jeremy Markham will play off the front in the Men’s Fours.

In the Masters event, Bernice Laird is the sole ladies representative form the Ashburton district.

She’ll play two in the women’s fours, while husband Geoff plays in the same position in the men’s fours side.

Neil Atkinson is the fifth local member of the side, he will play lead in the same side as Laird.

The event is held on the Wednesday of the National Championships, with teams squaring off against their northern counterparts in a best of three games Ton’s Thai Longest Putt Ivan Blain; Bonus Spot Prize: Alluvial Restaurant Tinwald Spot Prize: Ian Rive: Birdie Jackpot Hole: #3 Nett Eagle Jackpot Hole: #11 Nine Hole Results: Stableford Competition: The Harvey Bakehouse Player of the Day was Mitchell Leath 22pts.

Other winning scores were: Peter Stechman 21pts, Wendy Hopwood 21pts, Richard Hansen 20pts, Laurance Hanrahan Jnr 20pts and Sam Prince 18pts.

Ashburton Ladies Golf

Tuesday 25th May 2021 - 9 Hole Eclectic Jenn Shepherd 29, Pam Feutz 31.5, Sue Hastie 33, Leigh Wackrow 33.5 Nearest the Pins: No 4 Gabites: Jenny Williams, No 8: Samantha Rose: Leigh Wackrow

Ashburton County Women’s Vets

Results for the Ashburton County Women’s Vets Golf played 21 May at Rakaia.

Winner of the Goldsbrough Trophy: Heather Middleton 33points, 2nd Sue Grahan 32, 3rd Heather Robertson 32’, 4th Joan Undy 30’, 5th Leigh Wakrow 30. 9 Holes: Chris Anderson Nearest the Pins: #6 Chris Anderson, #8 Marilyn Bennett, #15 Heather Robertson, #17 Heather Middleton. Ton’s Thai Voucher: Longest Putt #9 Di Bell, Tinwald Supervalue Lucky Card: Barb Cochrane.

Tom Palatchie (left), Martin Nordqvist, Jenny Nordqvist and Louise Mason who won the Scottish Society Fours on Thursday night. fixture with the overall scores counting towards the final tally.

Meanwhile, Martin Nordqvist’s good run of form continued on

Ashburton 9-Holers Last week’s winners of the Netherby Pharmacy H. Smith Trophy Stableford Round 4 were: First, on countback, with 21 points Fiona Williamson. Second, also with 21 points, was Peter Stechman followed by Bruce Sim (20) and Gavin Johnston (19).

Close behind with 18 stableford points were Terry O’Reilly, Chris Anderson, Peter Wright and Stewart Bennett. Richard Johnson, Stewart Bennett and Muriel Morgan scored Smith & Church Gobblers and Stewart Bennett also scored a two. Next week, 27th May, we’ll play Hotel Ashburton Hidden Holes. The week after, the first Thursday in June,we’ll switch to winter times, reporting at 9:45 for a 10.00 tee time. On 3rd June, we will play a stroke round sponsored by Flowers @the Gate. This is also a qualifying round for the Club Championships.

No 9 and 18: Ruralco second shot – Harley Davies, Twos: Arthur Grigg and Grant Early.

Kallara Texel Player of the Day: Arthur Grigg 82-12-70.

Mayfield Golf Club

Saturday 22 May 2021 Winning pairs of the second round of Four ball: Kerry Read and Mark Scharder, Murray Keir and Ian Beach. Winners of the Four ball Par Round: Wayne Blair and John Sim 8up, Arthur Grigg and Matt Steffensen 8up, Harley Davies and Jeff Ryan 5up, Neil Fox and James McCormick 4up.

Nearest the pins: No 2: Aon Insurance – Harley Davies, No 11: John McAullfie Bayleys – Andrew Peck, No 5: Campbell Contracting – Steve King, No 14: ANZ Bank – Grant Early,

Mayfield Ladies

May 18.

LGU 2nd Handicap: 0 -20 Judith Webb 97-20-77, 21-29 Lal Mulligan 100-25-75, 30 + Lynley Mackenzie 106-34-72. Sim’s Bakery 2nd shot 2 or 11, Sue Graham. Ross Brothers no 5: Lal Mulligan 9 Hole May 27 - Stroke & 4th Stablefords Ladies Bernie Morrison 58-23-35 19 Stbfd Jill Ludemann 55-17-38 16 Men: John Greenslade 60-19-41 13 John Milne 59-17-42 13 Greg Sim Builders No2: Tessa Gallagher Mayfield Transport No 5: John Greenslade

Methven Golf Club

Results 22nd May. Senior: Ben Rutter 80-8-72. Intermediate: Rod Carson 84-15-69. Junior A: Mike Gray 88-18-70 Junior B: Geoff Rhodes 94-22-72.

Other good scores: 72 Roger Callaghan. 73 Frank Sandys, Phi; Elliott. 74 Piers Rolton, Gary Foy, Tim Robinson, Stuart Wilson, Paul Plimmer. Twos: Gary Foy, Frank Sandys Greg Overall, Paul Plimmer. Closest to the Pins: Aqua Japanese #4 Michael Kemp.

Hunters wine #6 Gary Foy, Ski Time #13 Frank Sandys. Brown Pub #14 Simon Ware-

Thursday night, when his side took out the annual Scottish Society Fours at the McNally Street Stadium.

Nordqvist combined with wife, Jenny, Louise Mason and Tom Palatchie to take out the tournament, ahead of sides skipped by Mat Bassett and Graham Ransom.

A field of 22 players will take to the mats today for one of the big events of the season, the Henselite Singles.

With a spot in the national final up for grabs a strong field of players has been drawn for the event with the number of entries up considerably on previous years.

Then on Sunday it’s the Mixed Pairs, which also has a shot at national glory attached to it. ing. Green Parrot #17 Tim Robinson. Dubliner Best Nett: Rod Carson 69. Methven Foursquare Second Best Nett: Mike Fray 70.

Bar Voucher Best Gross: Ben Rutter 80.

Next Week: Stroke Round

Methven Ladies

Wednesday May 26 at Terrace Downs.

Best Nett Birthday Girl Dennise Hood 10740-67. Best Stableford: Jan Lane 37. Nearest the Pins: No 4 Open Sharon Burrell-Smith, No 6 Open Gail Limbrick, No 10 Open and Bronze B 2nd Shot Faye Redfern, No 16 Open Dennise Hood. Today we gave our wonderful sponsors the day off. Twos and Nett Eagles: Dennise Hood. Jan Lane. Sharon Burrell-Smith. Thankyou to Butch and Jo Stern another one of our sponsors for hosting us on our journey home.

Methven 9 Hole May 14 4th Stableford: Hiromi Ikehata 438-35, 19 Stablefords, Bryan Petrie 60-2535,18 Stablefords, Bob Brown 61-25-36, 17 Stablefords, Kevin Thompson 51-15-36, 17 Stablefords.

PGG Wrightson Best Player Hiromi Ikehata, Cafe 131 Stableford Hiromi Ikehata, Methven Travel 2nd shot Mike Markillie.

May 21 3rd Mary Fahey: Alister Goodwin 52-17-35, Mike Markillie 50-14-36, Karen Currie 5619-37 PGG Wrightson Best Player Alister Goodwin. Methven Travel 2nd Shot Karen Currie.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You do not want people to be overly reliant on you. This would lead to them feeling disempowered, and you feeling like a babysitter. When everyone knows what to do on their own, the whole team progresses.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): It happens today, as it has from time to time, an instance of profundity, quick as a hand clap, jarring you into an experience of all life as a sudden, painful flash of beauty, and then it’s over, back to normal.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): One essential part of knowing yourself well is knowing what triggers your responses to the world. It’s often a minor cue that sets major events in motion for you.

Now, you’ll recognise just what is that cue.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Vague abstractions and big explanations will get no traction. You just want to know what to do next. You’ll ask for, receive and deliver communication that’s direct and succinct.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You’ll spend hours focusing on a particular aspect of the larger picture. You’ll do it fast, do it slow, do it differently and when you do it wrong, you’ll stop and correct in small moves until you get it just right.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): In this circular life, perhaps nothing is ever really complete. Yet, today it will lift your entire being to feel that a matter of importance has been resolved to whatever degree it can be.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): It is engaging and motivating to do purposeful work. Sometimes, you have to find that or even create it. You will reconnect with the reasons you are doing a thing, and this will reenergise you.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): In an ideal relationship, it’s easy to see the confluence of interests. Needs match and what is given and received makes sense to both parties. In a less-than-ideal relationship, you can still focus on what’s working.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You’ll be thinking about the many ways you build a lifestyle, and then your lifestyle builds you. You are very much in control of this construction project today.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): The bad habit you want to lose is not going to be gently tossed aside; rather, it will need to be ejected with great force. Do this and you’ll experience radical results as early as the weekend.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): It is dangerous to spend too much time imagining the outcome because this could set up a dynamic in which fantasising is so pleasurable a payoff that no further action feels necessary.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): There is no need to rigidly stick to a joyless plan. Your life is constructed of flexible stuff. Agreements can be changed, appointments moved around, relationships reconsidered or reconstructed.

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Ashburton Guardian Saturday, May 29, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Electricity Ashburton Shareholders Committee Ashburton District Council is looking to appoint a person to represent Council’s interests on the Electricity Ashburton Shareholders Committee.

Expressions of interest are being sought from people who have the necessary skills to join this Committee. You’ll be an active member of our community who can demonstrate an understanding of the electricity distribution and fibre network.

This is an opportunity to show your commitment to our district by using your expertise in one or more of the following fields; contracting, governance, finance or strategic planning.

For more information on what’s required or to submit your application, please visit the Council’s website at www.ashburtondc.govt.nz Postal applications can be addressed to: Jim Henderson People and Capability Advisor Ashburton District Council PO Box 94 Ashburton

We Help Save Lives We help save lives every day through the research and development of improved diagnosis, better prediction and treatment of heart disease in our hospital and community.

Find out how you can help by visiting: www.otago. ac.nz/chchheart

Applications close Wednesday, 9 June 2021.

A University of Otago Centre of Research Excellence

PUBLIC NOTICES

Free learner’s licence course The Mid Canterbury Rural Driver Licensing Scheme are running another free Road Code Course.

EXPERIENCED ENGINEER We are looking for an Experienced Engineer to help with Manufacturing truck bodies and fertiliser spreaders.

Please apply with cover letter and CV to: Engineering Repairs (2012) Ltd 14 Watson Street, Ashburton engrep@xtra.co.nz or phone 03 308 1506 SITUATIONS VACANT

PAINTER WANTED SHAREHOLDERS COMMITTEE ELECTION NOMINATIONS FOR CANDIDATES SHAREHOLDERS’ COMMITTEE The Shareholders’ Committee of Electricity Ashburton Limited, trading as EA Networks, comprises four members elected by shareholders and three members appointed by the Ashburton District Council. The Company’s constitution requires that every two years, two of the four members elected by the shareholders retire by rotation and a postal ballot is held to elect two new members.

Mr Robert Newlands and Mr Alister Lilley will retire by rotation.

Both have indicated that they will be seeking re-election.

The course is open to adult newcomers who live in the rural areas of Mid Canterbury. The course runs for 9 weeks beginning in June, on a Tuesday from 11am – 1pm in Ashburton.

We can help you with transport and child care where needed.

On gaining a learner’s licence we will begin working towards a restricted licence, or to convert your international licence. Spaces are limited so get in quick.

Visa holders are most welcome. Sorry, the programme is not open to school students.

To register, please contact: Wendy Hewitt, Rural Licensing Co-ordinator Phone 03 308 1395 ext 228 or 027 611 3301 wendy.hewitt@safermidcanterbury.org.nz

Contact Martin Hyde on 027 602 61111

Please phone or text Richard 0274 330 114

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ANNALISE in town Monday only.

Please phone 027 376 7770.

To appoint Directors of the company in accordance with the criteria established by the Shareholders Committee.

(b)

To receive the Statement of Corporate Intent for the Company and to discuss the performance of the Company with the Directors.

FIRST time Asian, beautiful, sexy, size 8, 40DD, hot body. Amazing massage.

Phone 022 624 2931.

(c)

To report on the performance of the Company, including the assessment of its performance on a comparative basis, against other similar companies.

Nomination of Candidates for election close at 4.00 pm on Friday 26 June 2021.

Nominations shall be on the prescribed form obtainable from our website www.eanetworks.co.nz or EA Networks, 22JB Cullen Drive Ashburton Business Estate or by emailing enquiries@ eanetworks.co.nz. Nominations must include a brief curriculum vitae, limited to no more than 500 words and suitable for posting out with ballot papers. An optional passport size photo may be included.

ELECTION AND APPOINTMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS COMMITTEE MEMBERS If the number of nominations exceeds the two vacant positions, a postal ballot will be conducted to elect two members of the Shareholders Committee.

Guardian Classifieds

FOR SALE

Dry bluegum firewood for sale 3.6 m2 $450 delivered within 30km of town boundary.

Smaller loads by negotiation.

Phone Dave 027 492 0875

GRAZING GRAZING Block wanted 5-20 acres approx. Long term preferred but will look at short term options. Please contact Bess 027 342 8412.

GRAZING Wanted for store lambs.

Phone Steve 027 321 6060.

HIRE

Roger Sutton Chief Executive Officer EA Networks

SITUATIONS VACANT

307 7900

GENERAL hire.

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

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

LIVESTOCK, PETS

Cleaner

Mitre 10 MEGA has a vacancy for a Cleaner. This position is permanent part-time for 2 hours 8am – 10am Saturday and Sunday.

CASUAL FENCING POSTITION

You will need to be fit, hardworking, reliable and honest.

Be able to listen, able to follow instructions and learn new skills Work and follow best practices Fencing is a physically demanding job and you will be working outside.

Pay rate will be relevant to experience.

High standard of workmanship required.

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Permanent Part-time

Mid Canterbury based and operating mainly in Ashburton.

FCANZ Fencing Contractor.

We specialise in rural, lifestyle and equine fencing.

We are looking for a fencer to join us on a casual basis.

For complete house interior in stages.

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Phone 021 153 3929.

The duties of the Shareholders Committee are:

NOMINATIONS OF CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE SHAREHOLDERS COMMITTEE

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

The successful applicant will require the following skills: •

Previous experience as cleaning needs to be a high standard

•

Reliable If you think you are the person we are looking for please email your covering letter and c.v. stating which position you are applying for to: HR.Ashburton@mitre10.co.nz.

Applications close on Thursday 3rd June 2021

WEANER Pigs, 10 weeks old. Large white Cross, very healthy. $120. Please phone 0274 864 013 or 303 7993.

MOTORING WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308 6737.

PERSONAL GENT - mid 60’s, semi retired businessman, widower, seeks attractive lady or single widow for dining, shows and friendship. Prefer christian.

Please text, so we can chat and meet for coffee. Life is for living. Text 027 3906 936.

Saturday, May 29, 2021 Ashburton Guardian

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SITUATIONS VACANT ASHBURTON COLLEGE “Individual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment”.

Finance Manager We are a mid-Canterbury based farmer co-operative, our nationwide network delivering transparent savings with real value to meet the needs of NZ farming businesses and support the rural communities our farmers live and work in. We are obsessed with agriculture, and experts in our field.

Due to our ongoing diversification and expansion, we are now looking to increase our capacity within the finance team. As our CA qualified Finance Manager, you will be supported by the Group CFO and lead our finance team.

There will be some opportunity to work remotely but expect to spend the majority of your time working in our Ashburton based head office, as well as with each of the Business Unit Managers to assist them with maintaining efficiency and profitability.

Working within a co-op requires both a customer centric and highly commercial approach, ensuring that our shareholder needs are always met. Your ongoing success in this area will enable us to maintain our competitive pricing model, while continuing to pay the annual rebates our shareholders have come to expect.

Competencies required to be successful include: • Experience working in a multi-faceted, commercial environment • Successful history of change leadership, coaching and mentoring • Continuous improvement focus To enquire about this role in strict confidence or to request a position description, please phone Deb Francis from AgRecruit on 021 224 5000.

Otherwise, send your covering letter and CV to us via apply@agrecruit.co.nz by 5pm Thursday 3 June.

Learning Support Assistant – Alternative Education

Property Manager Position A position has come available in our Property Management Department with flexible hours available.

We are the largest Property Management Company in Ashburton and pride ourselves on providing the best customer service for our owners and tenants alike.

We require a conscientious, friendly person with excellent communication and customer care skills and who is above all a team player.

This person would preferrably have some knowledge or experience in payment of accounts and bank reconciliations.

Any experience in property management with knowledge of the “Palace” Software program would be an advantage, but full training will be given to the right applicant.

If you are considering a change or think this position may suit you please apply in strict confidence with your CV by Monday 7th June 2021 to our office at 191 Burnett Street, Ashburton otherwise email : admin@renz.net.nz All applications will be kept in the strictest of confidence.

This position is part of a team delivering an Alternative Education Programme based off-site from the College.

The role of the Learning Support Assistant is to support individuals and small groups of students with identified learning, emotional, behavioural, and physical needs.

The successful applicant would ideally have a passion/experience to support students in achieving NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy and have some knowledge of the Te Kura Platform. Skills to implement a range of teaching methods to overcome learning barriers would be beneficial.

If this sounds like you and you would enjoy a challenging and rewarding work environment, we welcome your application.

This is a permanent, part-time, term-time only position for commencement as soon as is practicable.

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, to be confirmed with the successful applicant.

Employment is under the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement Grade B. Initial payment step commensurate with experience.

Applications close noon, Friday 11 June 2021.

Information package enquiries and applications please contact

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Call the Guardian today for your situation vacant advertising requirements.

307 7900

Weekend Services MEDICAL SERVICES

IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE 111.

For all other medical assistance outside of normal hours, please phone your General Practice team, 24/7, to speak with a health professional who will give you free health advice on what to do or where to go if you need urgent care.

If you don’t have a regular General Practice, call any GP team 24/7 for free telephone health advice.

DUTY DOCTORS Eastfield Health, 135 Tancred Street, Ashburton, will be the duty practice for Saturday until 8am Sunday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Moore Street Medical Centre, 254 Moore Street, Ashburton, will be the duty practice for Sunday until 8am Monday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. Please bring your Community Services Card. All non New Zealanders should bring their passport with them, New Zealanders should bring some form of ID.

Methven & Rakaia Area

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

Healthline is a free health advice service. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The toll-free number to call is 0800 611 116. Healthline is staffed by registered

Jodee Ross, Principal’s Secretary Phone (03) 308 4193 ext 809 Email: rj@ashcoll.school.nz

Engineering Repairs 2012 Ltd

FRONT OF HOUSE Trevor is retiring and we are looking for a new ‘Trevor’ for our busy environment.

A jack of all trades, must have mechanical/ engineering background.

The role is fulltime and includes: • Purchasing and stock management • Telephones • Accurate with figures • Steel & parts sales • Receiving and dispatching orders • Meeting sales reps Some training will be given.

Please apply to Colin or Matt engrep@xtra.co.nz

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Re-opening Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9am-5pm plus 3 late nights Phone Sue for an appointment

03 308 5284

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

nurses who are trained to assess health problems and offer outside of these hours leave a message. advice over the phone. The service is free and confidential.

Business Area: Residential Area:

Call us free on (0800 787 797).

Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days.

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

Toll-free: 0800 353 353.

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

Information Centre

Alcohol Drug Help Line

Pharmacies

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Ashburton Rest Homes Please contact directly for hours.

Emergency Dentist

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

HELPLINE SERVICES Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Mental Health - Call free on 0800 222 955.

Ask for the Crisis Team.

Safe Care - 24hr Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis

Support. Phone 03 364 8791

Victims Support Group

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

Direct dials to a volunteer.

Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - 2pm,

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Art Gallery

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Museum

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm.

Ashburton Public Library

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

Sunday: 1pm - 4pm.

EA Networks Centre - Pools

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

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

Mon - Fri 5pm Mon - Fri 5pm

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

ANIMAL SERVICES Dog, Stock & Noise Control

Ashburton District Council 03 307 7700 - 24hr service.

Animal Welfare Centre

All enquiries - phone 308 4432 or 027 3329286.

Veterinarians

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

Full emergency service all weekend.

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

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

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

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

Trades & Services To place a Trades & Services ad, call 307-7900 or email classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

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electriCOOL Ltd Phone Paul Crequer, your local authorised Daikin dealer for a free quote on all domestic and commercial systems phone 0274 362 362 or 308 4573.

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Heat Pumps Lights & Plugs Switchboards Air conditioning

149 Kermode Street, Ashburton 03 308 2621/022 676 2966 www.aoteaelectricashburtonltd.co.nz

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Saturday, May 29, 2021 Ashburton Guardian

Daily Diary SUNDAY, MAY 30 8am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion. Park Street.

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Worship led by Rev Jim Young. 48 Allens Road. Allenton.

10am ASHBURTON METHODIST CHURCH. Combined Worship at Hakatere Presbyterian Church (10am) , 65 Oxford Street. No service at Paterson’s Chapel this morning.

10am HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH. Combined morning worship at Oxford Street, led by Rev Johanna Warren. 65 Oxford Street.

10am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Combined service at Hakatere

MONDAY, MAY 31

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

10am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON, 206 CLUB. Programme for the elderly runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Enquiries to 308 6817.

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

10.30am ASHBURTON COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. Walking for about 30-40 minutes on Mondays and Fridays. Meet Walnut Avenue Pavilion.

1pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong, counting. Waireka Clubrooms. Philip

TUESDAY, JUNE 1

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Walking group meets outside church. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am-11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Badminton, daytime section, all abilities welcome. EA Networks Centre.

10am MSA TAI CHI. Cost $3 per session, classes start this week, MSA, Havelock Street.

10am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON, 206 CLUB. Programme for the elderly runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Enquiries to 308 6817.

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

10.30am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Steady As You Go. Fall prevention programme. Contact 308 6817. Held at All Saints Anglican Church. Chapman

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Presbyterian Church, 65 Oxford Street.

No service at St Andrew’s this morning.

10am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion. Thomson Street.

Services are only held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.

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

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

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

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

Street.

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

1pm-4.30pm THE MID CANTERBURY LINE DANCERS. 1pm-2.15pm, weekly beginners learn to line dance, following on to easy intermediate. 2.30pm-3.30pm and intermediate level from 3.30pm4.30pm. Instructor Annette Fyfe 0274813131. Tinwald Hall, Graham Street.

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

7pm-9.30pm R AND R LINEDANCING ASHBURTON. Upper Improvers/intermediate weekly line dance classes. Balmoral Hall, 240 Cameron Street.

Street, Methven.

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 AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Steady As You Go. Fall prevention programme. Contact 308 6817. Held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church. Bridge Street, Rakaia.

1pm ASHBURTON MSA PETANQUE CLUB. Competition and social play, all welcome. 115 Racecourse Road.

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

7pm-9pm MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Badminton Club night. All abilities welcome. EA Networks Centre. River Terrace.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DEATHS Wilkie, John – The Wilkie family would like to extend their grateful thanks for the many expressions of sympathy, kindness and support shown following the loss of our much loved “Johnny”. Due to further unfortunate family circumstances the Memorial Celebration of John’s life will not go ahead but please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our WEST, Jenny Lynette – deep gratitude for the 12.02.1950 – 23.04.2021 respect and love that has Roger, Hamish, Rachel and been shown for John. family would like to thank all those who attended Jenny's funeral at Trotts Garden. FUNERAL Thanks to all those who sent cards and those who rang to FURNISHERS give support and sympathy MASTER at Jenny's passing. Support MONUMENTAL MASON from people at Lake Hood and Ashburton was gratefully E.B. CARTER LTD For all your memorial received. Gifts of food, requirements flowers and support has New headstones and designs been unbelieveable. Thanks Renovations, to Dr Cox, Palliative Care Additional inscriptions, nurses, the District nurse Cleaning and Concrete work team and carers, for all your Carried out by qualified help and care over recent tradesmen. months. Thanks to St 620 East Street Ashburton Georges Hospital for your Phone 308 5369 care of Jenny over the time or 0274 357 974 of her sickness. This has ebcarter@xtra.co.nz been a time of great sadness NZMMMA Member for the family but all your support is helping us get through. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from all of us.

GRIEVE, Lawrence Wallace – Wally's family wish to thank everyone for the cards, phone calls, texts, flowers and caring wishes given to us on the passing of our wonderful Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad and Friend.

Your support was overwhelming.

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ELDER, Peter Ronald Sinclair – On May 27, 2021 at home, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Hazel, very much loved brother and brother-inlaw of Yvonne Ashton, and Janet and Chris O’Brien.

Beloved uncle of Keri and Craig, Meg, and Dana Ballantyne, and Julie and Grant Mclean.

ELDER, Peter Ronald Sinclair – On May 27, 2021. Loved son-in-law of the late Freda and Jack Bond and brotherin-law of the late Lynnette, and the late Lindsay, Dianne and Lynton Molloy, Alan, and Wayne Bond (England), and Jon and Kate Bond. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

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Canterbury Plains

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Saturday: Rain developing in the morning, with heavy falls from afternoon. Southeasterlies, becoming strong in the evening.

Sunday: Rain with heavy falls. Strong or gale southeasterlies.

Monday: Rain with heavy falls, gradually easing.

Strong southerlies.

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Sunday: Rain with heavy falls. Strong southeasterlies.

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Canterbury High Country

12 MIN 8

Saturday: Rain setting in by afternoon, with heavy falls. Snow to about 800m, especially in the morning and evening. Wind at 1000m: SE 30 km/h developing in the morning, then gradually rising to 50 km/h but gale 70 km/h in exposed places in the afternoon. Wind at 2000m: E 50 km/h developing in the morning, then rising to SE gale 75 km/h in the afternoon, but severe gale 90 km/h at times. Freezing level: 1500m in the north sloping to 1300m in the south, gradually rising to 2000m sloping to 1400m in the south.

Sunday: Persistent heavy rain, with snow to about 800m. Wind at 1000m: SE 55 km/h but gale 75 km/h in exposed places. Wind at 2000m: SE gale 75 km/h but severe gale 95 km/h at times. Freezing level: About 1900m, but 1300m between Aoraki/Mt Cook and Arthur’s Pass.

12 9 13 9 12 7 10 7 11 8 11 6 9 5 10 4 8 3 9 6 10 7 10 4 11 10 11 9 10 8 Monday: Heavy rain gradually easing, with snow to 12 7 12 7 12 5 800m. Winds tending strong or gale S. For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2021 Compiled by Christchurch Darfield Lake Coleridge Methven Rakaia Timaru

DEATHS GOULD, Peta Francis (Pepe). – On May 26, 2021, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital; aged 67 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Jim and Pat Gould, loved sister and sister-in-law of Sharon, Heather and Frank, Bob and Judy, much loved aunt of Stephen, Kylie, Grant and Yan Yan, Chantelle and Kieran, Natalie and Dane and a cherished lifelong friend of Julie. No flowers by request. A memorial service for Peta will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch on WEDNESDAY, June 2, at 2pm.

‘Dearly missed’

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Saturday: Rain developing in the morning, with heavy falls from afternoon. SE, strengthening in the evening.

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DEATHS ELDER, Peter Ronald Sinclair – On May 27, 2021 peacefully at home, aged 75 years.

Beloved husband of Hazel.

Dearly loved father of Carlene Lawn, Cameron, and Gregory, father-in-law of John, and Rae. Devoted grandpa of Jacob, Ellie, Maria, Liam, and Charlie.

“Will be sadly missed and not forgotten.” Messages to the Elder Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Peter’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road on THURSDAY, June 3, commencing at 1.30pm.

Followed by a private cremation at Ashburton Crematorium.

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Ashburton Weather

A complex low moves east across New Zealand directing a moist easterly flow on to the South Island and remains over the country this weekend, before slowly drifting away to the east on Monday and early Tuesday. Another front is expected to move onto the lower South Island late on Tuesday.

EVANS, Jean May (nee Neill) – 14 May 1940 - 27 May 2021.

Formerly of Fairlie and Rakaia.

Passed away peacefully at Radius Millstream Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of the late Tony.

Loved mother and mother-inlaw of Wayne and Dorothy and the late Robyn. A very special grandma to Harri and Abigail. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Janice and Bill Penno, Ross and Lex and the late Rex, Colin and Joan, Jack and Dennis.

Special aunt, great aunt and great great aunt to all her nieces and nephews.

Messages to the Evans Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Funeral details to follow.

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Monday: Rain with heavy falls gradually easing. Strong southerlies.

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

Ashburton Airport 9.6 0.5 -4.6 1.8 23.4 W 24 1:19pm 8.0 174.4

Methven 10.4 5.9 – – – – – – –

Christchurch Timaru Airport Airport 11.8 11.0 -0.1 -2.0 -3.7 – 0.8 0.0 26.2 4.0 SW 26 NW 22 3:19pm 2:25am 8.4 – 170.8 –

Tides, Sun and Moon Saturday

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H 5:48am 6:19pm 6:48am 7:17pm 7:48am L 12:00pm 12:37am 12:57pm 1:33am H 5:28am 6:02pm 6:29am 7:02pm 7:34am L 11:42am 12:19am 12:42pm 1:19am

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