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Heather Chalmers 03 307-7900 Public urged to attend freshwater meeting Members of the Ashburton com- ty, even if they aren’t of a farming tions include regular farming ac- steeper hill and high country. munity, and those from further background, understand exactly tivities such as winter grazing of Under the Government’s new afield are being urged to attend a what they mean and the impact forage crops, stock exclusion from freshwater regulations, dairy public meeting in relation to fresh- they will have.” waterways, land use intensifica- farmers must also limit syn- water management rules on Mon- Clark added that many wouldn’t tion, application of nitrogen and thetic nitrogen fertiliser day night. be aware of the impact the rules stocking rates. applications to 190kg of ni- It will be there that people will will have further down the line, in- The unworkability of some of the trogen a hectare from June learn of the far-reaching impacts cluding to business owners and the Government requirements, as well 1, 2021. relating to the Government’s fresh- downstream economic effects. as a range of deadlines for imple- Canterbury is by far the water management rules on farm- At the meeting Federated Farm- mentation has led to uncertainty region most affected by ing and provincial communities. ers’ national water policy staff will and stress amongst farmers. the new nitrogen cap, with Organised by Federated Farmers, outline the impacts of the rules, Agriculture Minister Damien DairyNZ estimating that 600 Mid Canterbury president David some of which took effect from O’Connor has already had to make dairy farms in the region cur- Clark said it was their hope that September 3, while others have a some adjustments to winter graz- rently exceed this limit, by an av- as many people as possible would longer timeframe. Members of the ing rules after these were found erage of 60kg/N/ha. be able to attend and gain a better federation’s national board will to be unworkable, particularly in The meeting will be held at the understanding of exactly what the also speak. Southland. Ashburton Trust Event Centre, rules will mean for local farmers. A meeting last year when the Government maps of land starting at 7pm. “It’s a complex set of rules which proposals of the plan were first deemed “low slope” for the pur- will have a massive impact,” Clark put forward drew more than 500 poses of stock exclusion from wa- David Clark said this week. people and Clark is hopeful of the terways are also being revisited by “For us, it’s important that as same again this time around. the Ministry for the Environment many people in the communi- Practices covered by the regula- as these were found to include

Complete Local Care Since 1982 Saturday, October 3, 2020 Ashburton Guardian NEWS 3 Final call for sales at Bookarama

nal time today at 8am and will By Jonathan Leask close at midday on what Mead [email protected] said has been “probably the best Bookarama we have had It’s last chance saloon at Boo- in many years”. karama today. Before the event, the Ro- After a busy week at the Ro- tarians had received a record tary Club of Ashburton’s book number of books and assort- sale there are a few empty ed items to put on sale and tables, but convenor David the crowds had flocked in all Mead said there was still a bar- week. gain to be had. That had the Rotarians on “There are a few bare tables, track towards a record fund- but we still have plenty to sell,” raising figure, but Mead said Mead said. that wouldn’t be known until “It’s been busy all week and next week after a final count we still had a steady flow of up. people on Friday. Last year’s event raised “Hopefully that continues around $50,000 and earlier es- and we end up with a few timates from Mead had them more empty tables by the time set to surpass that figure, es- we close.” pecially if bookworms swarm The doors open for the fi- for a final bargain today.

Right – Bookarama 2020 has had a steady stream of bookworms since the doors opened on Monday. PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE National’s Hands sneaks ahead of Labour’s Luxton in poll

with 225 (49 per cent) saying on the electorate. Labour is still through to next week. vote yes and only 22 per cent By Susan Sandys they would give their candidate winning in the party vote stakes, Mid Cantabrians are generally saying they will vote no. [email protected] vote to Hands, compared to 197 only just though, with 190 (41.2 opposed to legalising cannabis, Meanwhile, advance voting (43 per cent) saying they would per cent ) saying they would give with only 37 per cent of respond- booths open this weekend in The National Party’s Megan choose Luxton. their party vote to Labour, com- ents saying they will vote yes in Mid Canterbury in the lead-up to Hands has climbed ahead of La- The result is a turnaround pared to 188 (40.8 per cent) say- the referendum, compared to 54 election day on October 17, with bour’s Jo Luxton in the Guardi- from almost two weeks ago ing they would give it to Nation- per cent saying they will vote no. some open weekdays as well. an’s online Political Poll for Mid when the poll began, when Lux- al. And for the referendum ques- For a list of booths and times, Canterbury. ton was taking a significant lead, The poll is accessed by the tion on euthanasia, Mid Can- go to https://vote.nz/voting/ As of 4pm yesterday, 462 peo- raising the spectre of National Guardian’s Facebook page, and tabrians are generally in favour, ways-you-can-vote/find-a-vot- ple had responded to the poll, losing its traditional stronghold is open for Mid Cantabrians with 67 per cent saying they will ing-place-from-a-list/

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An ode to candidates About Jo Luxton, not much to be said, in an electorate deathly allergic to voting Red. Here we have our MP from the list, Vote for her, or Don’t, your vote won’t be missed. If polls this year show us any true line, She’ll have an- other three years as list MP number 39. Forget Feisty Falloon, Megan Hands brings no stock to the table, of that task our farmers shall prove per- fectly able. A typical Nat, at the top of her workload, A shiny new bridge, a big ol’ four-lane road. If they stay true to National’s regular timeline, these things will be done by Spring, 3009. Representing a party that they call Social Credit, same only in name to C.H. Douglas’ edict. In the party system Douglas called ‘Criminally Absurd’, This rhyme is the reason this verse has come third. Douglas said only experts should rule, to be fair, So wel- come Brannon Favel, future minister for Hoofcare. Aroha Maru, the candidate for Advance NZ, the party for spreading unsubstantiated dread. Not sure if she’s Advance, or from the Public Party, Nei- Not A Party’s Rangitata candidate, James Rae. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 011020-SS-045 ther branch famous for putting forward a smarty. While she’s got Billy Jr’s big theories sitting on the boil, Would she like a new hat? From this piece of tin foil? From New Conservative, Lachie Ashton dreams of a time, When New Zealand had no drugs, racism, or gang related crime. ‘Don’t vote for me, Brace yourselves, don’t assume he’s gone away with the pixies, but the time he refers to well that was the sixties. Now I know that turns the confusion up to eleven, but I’d make an awful MP’ remember at the end of the sixties, he was seven. From the Outdoors Party, it’s Grant Kelynack I see, might be science illiterate, he’s scared of 5G. By Matt Markham Wants sugary drinks erased from freedom of choice, yet we’re supposed to believe he likes freedom of [email protected] voice? Perhaps I should lend him Aroha’s new hat, While he It was supposed to be a night where reads up on real science, now how about that? the community got to learn more As for Gerrie from the Greens, she’s last on the list, yet about the candidates standing for about that she’s not miffed, disgruntled or pi**ed. election later this month, but no Were I put that low I might be a bit sore, I’d disown Not one bothered to tell Ashburton lo- A Party if I were number 24. cal James Rae. To get Gerry in they need 20 per cent of the vote, so Thrust into the limelight through don’t bother voting, scrub the car, wash the boat. his desire to stand for the Not A Party and willing to stand up in Party vote ACT is what Hamish Hutton wants to score, front of close to 300 people and ask a man who looks suspiciously like David Seymour. them not to vote, not just for him I’m sure old Hamish will take this in stride, but have any – but for anyone at all, Rae had the of you seen the two of them side by side? large crowd in stitches as he took Nice try David, but see now we’re on to your game try- a light-hearted approach to the ing to steal Rangitata’s votes...Shame. evening. Grant Kelynack, Lachie Ashton and Brannon Favel couldn’t help but laugh at Rae’s Then Me, for Not A Party, the name is true, we didn’t It was a moment that could have register this year, had better things to do. efforts at the podium. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 011020-SS-050 gone one of two ways. Either Rae I stand here before you to urge “Don’t vote for me” I tell would have been demolished by you I’d make a God-Awful MP. Wednesday night. that, because that’s the modus op- the crowd in front of him, or they’d I’d take all the money and spend all my time, playing With no real policies, no real erandi – it’s just he’d prefer as fewer see his seven-minute speech for video games and probably shopping online. what it was, an opportunity to views on much at all, Rae walked a votes for anyone at all. highlight so much of what is wrong fine line to even qualify being there, Rae’s speech took the form of If you think that is funny, well the joke is on you, Be- with politics in New Zealand. but that’s the great thing about poem and to highlight one of the cause that’s exactly what these jokers will do. A barman by trade, a political democracy, anyone is allowed to moments of the evening from the To my non-voters, keep the good work going, Join the candidate by choice. Rae might not stand up for what they believe in. most unlikely of sources, we’ve de- party, let’s keep our wee movement growing. have the profile of a Jo Luxton or a From his gentle jibes at his fellow cided to share it with readers. Not If you vote that’s whatever, it’s not your stats I’ll see, Megan Hands, but his slightly odd- candidates, to his overall standing one person across the Ashburton So if you’re gonna not vote, might as well not vote ball approach to how to address a on politics in general the Not A Par- Trust Event Centre failed to crack a for me. crowd of people was a highlight ty candidate might not draw the smile listening to his words and so – James Rae of the Rotary Club of Ashburton’s attention of too many voters in a it’s worthwhile sharing them with meet the candidate’s evening on few weeks, but he’ll be happy about an even wider audience.

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Three bridges that cross the Rangitata Diver- sion Race (RDR) on Inland Scenic Route 72 will be closed from Monday as new bridges are built that can withstand heavy vehicles over 44 tonnes. Work to demolish and replace the three RDR bridges along Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road SH72 is expected to take two months, with work wrapping up before Christmas. Bridges 233 and 234 south of Staveley as well as Bridge 232 south of Mt Somers will be closed to traffic while they are demolished and replaced, however, all local roads will remain open with detours in place. Route 72 will be open and traffic will have ac- cess to the two townships. All three bridges are due for replacement and the council is using this opportunity to upgrade There was plenty of mud at Mud and Steel last year, but this year’s event is expected to be much drier and faster. their weight capacity which would allow trucks PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN carrying 44 tonnes or more to cross them. Currently, heavy vehicles this size cannot use the bridges and are unable to access roads west of the bridges. Council Infrastructure Services Group Man- Getting down and dirty ager, Neil McCann said the $1.8 million up- grades will make a significant difference for Covid-19, but still one of the few events ferent kind of challenge. heavy vehicle operators and the businesses By Jonathan Leask happening. This year will comprise different tests who rely on them in this area of the district. [email protected] “We’re expecting quite a different of the crews’ courage and ingenuity to “Feedback from our road reference groups event this time since the course is a lot complete along with old favourites like and transport operators over the years has Methven’s annual Mud and Steel 4WD drier than it was last year when we had barrel racing, he said. highlighted the impact these current weight re- Winch Challenge is all go in Alford Forest more mud than you could poke a stick at. “With plenty of opportunities to get strictions have on their productivity, and we are today. “There will still be some mud, but it close to the action it’s a must-see for en- really pleased to be delivering a solution that Custom built trucks will tackle pur- will be a lot drier which means the driv- thusiasts and families alike.” will open up this area and support growth.” pose-built tracks in a race against the ers will be much quicker and these guys The gates to Mud and Steel open at To mitigate disruption, the council has de- clock at the Carneys Road site. like pushing the envelope.” 8.30am and racing is set to get underway signed the construction programme in a way Methven Lions member Mac McEl- As well as a change in conditions, from 10am, leaving plenty of time for one that reduces the duration and length of closures wain said Mud and Steel has been scaled McElwain said the course has changed of the Lions famous burgers for break- as much as practicable, meaning the bridges back to a one-day event this year due to completely to offer the 21 drivers a dif- fast, McElwain said. will all close and reopen on different dates.

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Phone 03 308- 3191 | Facebook www.facebook.com/RMFsilvaashburton | www.rmfsilva.co.nz Saturday, October 3, 2020 Ashburton Guardian NEWS 7 Doocey’s focus: Mental health the time for mental health to be By Susan Sandys responded to politically was now. [email protected] He had a long career in mental health and healthcare manage- Matt Doocey is busy, but still ment, including for the British finding time to get to the Rangi- NHS while on his OE. tata electorate offices in Ashbur- This week, Doocey and Na- ton and Timaru once every few tional’s health spokesperson Dr weeks. Shane Reti announced the party’s The Waimakariri MP and Na- mental health policy. tional Party junior whip is the National would undertake caretaker MP for the electorate a range of initiatives includ- following the sudden resignation ing establishing New Zealand’s of Andrew Falloon in July. first inisterM for Mental Health, Doocey is husband to Viktoria strengthening the frontline with and dad to their two children – a primary care navigator in every six-year-old Emily and four-year- general practice, establishing a old James. $10 million mental health sup- He is also National’s first-ever port package for small and me- spokesperson for Mental Health, dium businesses where mental as well as the associate spokes- health has been identified as a person for Health. concern, and commit to a na- As if all that was not enough to tionwide zero suicides compre- have him running around seven hensive multi-sector prevention days per week, Doocey is cam- strategy. paigning for the coming election, Doocey said that in New Zea- determined to retain his seat land, urban suicide had de- against hopefuls including Dan creased by seven per cent, while Rosewarne for Labour. rural suicide had increased by 17 It should not be too hard, con- per cent. Research had shown ru- sidering he won the last election ral communities had barriers for Matt Doocey at National’s Rangitata electorate office in Ashburton this week. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 021020-SS-002 by more than a 10,000 majori- accessing services. ty against Rosewarne in 2017, a However, he had been heart- huge increase on his 2014 ma- good team around you, and just ing in his offices at Kaiapoi and being able to talk to their elected ened by a discussion on sui- jority against then Labour can- genuinely being interested in Rangiora as well as the recent representatives. cide prevention at a woolshed didate Clayton Cosgrove of more people and wanting to help,” he addition of overseeing the Ash- Being able to meet with peo- meeting he recently attended in than 2000 votes. said. burton and Timaru offices are his ple face-to-face on these dates Lumsden. Doocey said being busy suits His Wellington duties are favourite. has been supported by constit- “I’m not sure you would have him down to the ground, and he conducted between flying up “I get a lot of reward helping uents being able to be in touch got farmers turning out to that is enjoying the visits he is making Monday night and coming back people one-on-one,” he said. via email, phone calls and video sort of discussion 10 years ago,” to this electorate to address any Thursday night each week while Doocey is visiting the Rangita- calling. Doocey said. More people were constituent matters. Parliament is sitting during the ta electorate once every three to In his role as mental health open on the topic today, and their “It’s just about managing your year. Constituency days on Mon- four weeks, upholding the dem- spokesperson, Doocey said if vocabulary around the topic of time effectively and having a day and Fridays, comprising be- ocratic process of constituents politics were about timing, then mental health had increased. 8 NEWS Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 3, 2020

In brief Case confirmed A case of cysticercosis tapeworm infection has been notified for the week ending September 25 in Mid Canterbury. Medical officer of health Dr Cheryl Brunton said the disease was an uncommon one, however, there would be no further comment specific to the case. Cysticercosis is an infection caused by the larvae of tapeworm, occurring after a person swallows tapeworm eggs. The larvae get into tissues such as muscle and brain, and form cysts. It is spread by contact with tapeworm-infected human faeces. Contaminated food, water and dirty hands are all sources. Pigs are the intermediate host and people are advised to avoid consuming raw or undercooked meat. Ashburton’s Jared Heney fishing from his kayak at Lake Heron in the 2019 season. PHOTO SUPPLIED Garage sale Have some stuff you want to sell, all while supporting a good cause? Mid Canterbury Group, Riding for the Disabled (RDA) is Fishing season under way holding a garage sale 9am to 1pm on October 10. People can book a headwaters could be affected by be worth fishing”. home this year, the time is right site for $20 to sell items, or they By Jonathan Leask rain. There is a nor’wester due to “High country tarns and la- to have a go at fishing when you can donate them to the RDA stall. [email protected] hit the West Coast and is likely to goons don’t open until the first are camping, tramping or just The group is hoping to get as spill over into Canterbury’s head- Saturday in November, so don’t visiting your local lake, river or many people along as possible to Hundreds across the district will waters which will bring all the be tempted to jump the gun.” stream. support its riding programmes in head to waterways this weekend alpine rivers down in a fresh this Fish & Game staff will be moni- “Kiwis are exploring New Zea- the district. Contact mcriding@ after the fishing season opened weekend, he said. toring the fishing and conducting land like never before. Every river outlook.com or 308-0392, or on Thursday. The Rakaia River is currently licence checks. you cross is a fishing opportuni- check the group’s Facebook page Early reports indicate there is running dirty and is likely to be “If you haven’t yet secured your ty,” Taylor said. for further information. some excellent fishing to be had for at least the next week follow- new 2020-2021 licence, get a Across the Central South Island this coming season and Cen- ing more rain in the alps, with Ad- wriggle on,” Adams said. zone, from the Rakaia River down Fundraising breakfast tral South Island Fish and Game ams advising the best option for Multiple types of licence are to the Moeraki, Adams said Octo- Tickets still remain available for Officer, Rhys Adams, said the anglers is likely to be the lowland on offer, from those catering to ber is a big month for anglers at a charity breakfast hosted by the weather is set to play ball. rivers or one of the lakes opening. families and individuals for a full the Waitaki River. Lions Club of Ashburton next “I’m confident there will be “It’s best to keep a close eye on season, or short-term licences A recent survey showed it was month. The group have legendary some great local fishing options the Environment Canterbury riv- for people who want to try their the most targeted and productive former cricketer Richard Hadlee this weekend for those raring to er flow website and make an edu- hand at freshwater fishing for the trout fishing month on the river. lined up to speak at the breakfast get out there,” Adams said. cated decision.” first time. “Over the season we expect on Saturday, October 8 at the “Low country river flows The Ashburton and Rangitata Fish & Game New Zealand about 13,000 trout to be caught in Ashburton Golf Club. Funds should remain good to go, but main stems were also discoloured chief executive Martin Taylor said the Waitaki, with one-quarter of raised from the event will go waterways with main divide but “some of their tributaries will with more Kiwis holidaying at those caught in October.” towards the Ashburton Cycleway, the Ruth Foundation and the Lions Charitable Trust. Tickets are $35 with breakfast included and anyone interested is asked to contact John Richards on Board chasing better relationship 0272483445. Monday, board members final- sult with the board on issues improve communication be- Big Bike Film Night By Susan Sandys ised the terms which will now go that impact on the Methven tween the council and board. A collection of international and [email protected] to council for approval. area, that the board consider “I think the board and council New Zealand cycle movies is Among roles is having more matters referred by council such have come a long way over the rolling into Ashburton for the first involvement in administering as reports relating to the provi- last three to four years,” he said. Methven Community Board time in October. The Big Bike Film community funding, reflected sion of services, that the board McLaughlin said an example members are looking forward to Night will be screening at the after council approved increas- promotes and identifies oppor- of something the council could new terms of reference support- Regent Cinema at 7pm October 14. ing the Methven discretion- tunities for economic growth, consult with the board on was ing a better relationship with the Described as a feast of short films ary grant fund from $10,000 to and that the board represents what footpaths needed to be Ashburton District Council. devoted to the bicycle and all who $25,000 in the 2020-2021 finan- the interests of Methven at worked on. Members held a workshop in ride it, the Big Bike Film Night is cial year. council meetings. “If they are taking rates off August to prepare a draft as they a collection of movies specifically The Methven Community Board chairman Dan Methven people for Methven sought better definition of their selected by Taupo based Film Board Draft Terms of Reference McLaughlin said he believed the projects, then the board should roles and responsibilities. Pedlar, Brett Cotter. At their six-weekly meeting on require that council shall con- new terms of reference would be consulted on it,” he said.

FINANCE PUBLIC MEETING Monday 5 October 2020, 3.00pm Paul Goldsmith Finance Spokesperson Megan Hands Rangitata Invite you to join them to discuss financial issues. Hotel Ashburton, 11/35 Racecourse Road, Allenton, Ashburton All welcome.

Authorised by Megan Hands, 115 Pages Rd, Ashburton. Saturday, October 3, 2020 Ashburton Guardian NEWS 9

BACK SEAT Spilling the beans on idioms

t would be impossible to write By Bernard Egan a tale from the back seat of Ithis car. FROM THE BACK SEAT Bernard Egan is a well known man around these parts. Through Or in fact about the back seat of this car. Aine is interested in and quite Tales From the Back Seat he endeavours to put a light-hearted That’s because it hasn’t got one! likes idioms. This delightful little car is a Seems the most popular expla- spin on tales from yesteryear. Bond Bug. nation for why we say “let the cat The Bond Bug is a small British out of the bag” dates back to the two-seat, three-wheeled automo- Middle Ages. bile which was designed by Tom As the story goes, shady Bond Bug Karen of Ogle Design for the Reli- livestock vendors in medieval ant Motor Company, who built it marketplaces sought to swindle from 1970 to 1974. their buyers. Sometime soon Roger Hart will When someone went to pur- provide details of his test drive of chase a pig, the vendor would a Land Rover Defender which is sneak a cat into the bag instead, a heck of a lot different than the cheating the buyer out of the Bond Bug. higher price for a pig. The Defender has a backseat. It wasn’t until the buyer arrived For the first part of the drive home and, literally, let the cat out Roger was accompanied by Ron of the bag they’d realise the scam Winchester. hence the phrase’s association This writer was fortunate to join with revealing a secret. them for the second segment of The idiom “spill or spilling the the journey. beans” also refers to disclosing a Apart from saying the Defender secret. is a terrific vehicle we’ll leave it One explanation about what to Roger to share the technical it means to spill the beans dates details. back to ancient Greece, when Earlier this week a TV character a pickle is in a difficult position. This phrase may have come Which he will no doubt do in people used beans to vote anon- referring to his predicament said By the way the word ‘pickle’ from Haslar Creek in Portsmouth his usual clever and interesting ymously. “I think I’ll be up the Swanny”. comes from the Dutch word harbour which is a salt creek. way. White beans were used for pos- “The Swanny” (Or Suwannee, “pekel”, meaning “something Being up there without a paddle It was a great motoring expe- itive votes while black beans or to give its proper name), is a river piquant” and originally referred to would be hopeless, hence the rience, which included a tale or other dark-coloured beans were in America, popularised in an old a spiced, salted vinegar that was phrase “up the creek (without a two from both the back and front used for negative votes. folk song. used as a preservative. paddle)” meaning being trapped, seats – enough said – don’t want These votes were cast in secret, Being “Up the Suwannee” or Getting back to the Suwannee stuck or in trouble. to let the cat out of the bag. so if someone knocked over the “Down the Suwannee” indicates River and the possibility of being Back to the trip with Roger and Mentioning that to Aine Whit- beans in the jar, by accident or failure or like of our unfortunate either up there or down there Ron in the Land Rover Defender – ing led to an interesting discus- intentionally, they “spilled the TV character ending up in a bit of brings to mind the danger of be- it really “took the cake”. sion regarding the aforemen- beans” and revealed the results of a pickle. ing “up the creek” and even worse We’ll spill the beans on that tioned idiom. the votes prematurely. Speaking of which someone in being up there without a paddle. idiom in due course.

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The existing Methven House is too small, a new one By Susan Sandys needs to be built, and funds need to be raised. [email protected] Methven Care Trust (MCT) administrator Hen Royston, who joined the trust in February, has got her For the first time ever Mt Hutt is fundraising groove on and is organising a formal spring running a Super Earlybird Sale. ball at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall next month. Skiers and snowboarders can Royston understands how important it is for many buy an adult 2021 season pass for of the district’s elderly to stay in the area they know so $449 until October 31, following well. which the Earlybird Sale starts “A purpose built, 20-bed community-owned facility and the cost will be $499, still a in Methven is vital to provide care for the elderly in our saving on the pre-season price of community. $649 and in-season price of $799. “Ashburton may only be 20 minutes down the road, Ski area manager James McKen- but it is a whole different world for them.” zie said there had already been Less than one month out from the big night, Royston sales of the new passes since they said things are shaping up well thanks to help from the were launched on September 25. MCT trustees and the Mid Canterbury business com- Mt Hutt was holding the Su- munity putting their weight behind the worthy cause. per Earlybird Sale to align with “Our sponsors Studio 85, Arch Eyebrows and Dress NZSki’s other skifields in Queens- Collective in Ashburton have been really easy to town which held such sales. work with, without them and our other sponsors this The price compared to the 2020 wouldn’t be happening.” season pass earlybird price of Royston said the night’s auction items are looking $379. pretty impressive already. McKenzie said that while for “Jackson Holmes Agricultural Contracting have do- some people that represented nated a $4000 voucher, and I am about to pick up an a significant increase, Mt Hutt accommodation voucher as well.” considered the 2021 season pass Due to the catchment area for the ball, Royston said would still be exceptional value there will be transport home for those living in rural ar- for money, particularly consid- eas around Methven, Staveley, Mt Somers Village, Lau- ering the improvements planned riston, Barrhill and Lyndhurst, with Ashburton ball-go- for next year. ers having the option to catch a return bus if they wish. These included the Nor’west “We will do our best to accommodate other desti- Express eight-seater chairlift, nation transport, people should ask when purchasing continuing investment in snow- tickets.” making systems and grooming Coming up soon on the fundraising calendar for fleet, and other improvements yet MCT is the ever popular Methven House and Garden to be announced. Tour in November and the group also have a new house The price was still below what for sale on Methven’s Camrose Ave. it was in 2015, following which Mt MCT, as a charity, was registered in May 2015 and Hutt brought down the price of have been charged with raising the five million dollars earlybird season passes. required to build the new facility on behalf of its sis- Meanwhile, Mt Hutt is gear- ter charity Methven Aged Persons Welfare Association, ing up for a fun finish to its 2020 who currently govern Methven House. season. The ski area is planning Before her death long-time supporter of Methven its annual pond skim on the last House Alma Lochhead gifted the land for the new day of the season, October 11. On build, on Lochhead Crescent, to MCT on behalf of her- October 10, skiers can bring their self and her late husband Allan. pet pooches for the dog derby, Currently MCT have raised over one million dollars while this weekend there will be in their quest to reach the required target of five million Hen Royston has her attire sorted for the Methven Care Trust Spring Ball this month. the fun banked slalom event for dollars to begin the build. PHOTO PHOTO SUPPLIED snowboarders. Opuke hot pools open day planned He said the power lines along Mt By Susan Sandys Hutt Station Road would be able to [email protected] be removed when electricity was con- nected, meaning branches of the tall Power poles along Mt Hutt Station redwood trees along the road would Road on the outskirts of Methven be able to grow to a more natural may soon be dismantled as electricity shape. EA Networks currently has to lines are installed underground. trim the trees regularly to keep them The installation work, which began off the power lines. last month, is to connect Opuke Ther- McKenzie said about 90 per cent mal Pools and Spa to underground of the foundations for the main hot infrastructure in the town. pools building was completed, while Contractors are digging a channel building the hot pools themselves from the town boundary up the road would take contractors right through to Opuke. The channel is for power to January. Currently the pools had cables, as well as water pipes, sewer- been excavated and pipes were being age pipes and fibre optic cable. installed. Director James McKenzie said the Mid Cantabrians are invited to an channel into Opuke itself would run open day at 2pm on October 17 to see about 200 metres, and take anoth- the work under way for themselves. er couple of weeks to complete after McKenzie said pre-cast concrete work began out on Mt Hutt Station panels for the main building were road last month. At some point the currently under construction in Ash- channel would be dug across the burton and one or two of these may road. be installed on site by that date. McKenzie said traffic management “It’s a very exciting time and it’s at the site to date had worked well, all happening so quickly. Every day while building work at the hot pools there’s something new to see on the Mt Hutt Station Road has been reduced to one lane as power, water, sewerage and fibre optic cable are site itself was also progressing well. site,” he said. installed to Opuke Thermal Pools and Spa. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 300920-SS-003 Saturday, October 3, 2020 Ashburton Guardian OUR SCHOOLS 11

CHRISTIAN SCHOOL LDA dance champs go on tour When the schools couldn’t come to the dance competition, the Life Dance Academy (LDA) de- cided to take the competition to the schools. After having to cancel its inter- school dance competition, LDA tutors Madi Wilson and Anna Raukawa have instead spent the last three weeks of term three touring around Mid Canterbury schools holding dance sessions. The LDA kicked off its schools’ dance championships last year, where they provide 10 choreo- graphed dances to the partici- pating schools to select one from, which they put their own spin on before performing it on the championship night. “It’s all about giving it a go and getting children in dance, but due to Covid-19 we decided to cancel the championship event this year,” Wilson said. The Life Dance Academy taking Ashburton Christian School pupils through a dance champs on tour session. PHOTO SUPPLIED “We didn’t like the thought of cancelling completely, so we gave “It was danced-based fitness, eral other schools for the start of we may need three nights. music, modest costumes, and it a wee twist. starting with warm-up stretch- term 4. The LDA, run by the Mid Can- good body imaging.” “Instead we turned it into a es and then they learnt two full Wilson said it has been a huge terbury Youth Trust, is in its fifth They currently have around dance champs tour, going to the dances. success and she hoped it would year. 350 students, and more on the schools so they could still dance “Then it was on to the next mean a bigger turn-out if they are “It started when two local wait list, for Wilson and Raukawa in their bubbles.” group or we packed up our gear able to return to the original for- mums decided that Ashburton to tutor in the after school class- Over a three-week period, LDA and went to the next school, so it mat next year. needed something new within es. visited 12 schools, taking 45-min- was a busy few weeks. “It went so well last year we ac- dance,” Wilson said. At the moment Wilson said ute sessions with groups of up to “It was madness, but so much tually had two nights booked out “Our whole vision is to provide they are busy preparing for their 100 pupils, ranging from Years fun.” this year before we had to cancel, dance lessons that are affordable end of year performance in No- 0-8, at a time. They have also picked up sev- and so we are thinking next year and appropriate, so appropriate vember.

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St Joseph’s School’s Enviro team tasted the fruits of their labour in the last week of term. The Enviro team always have something in their vegetable garden and this past season saw an explosion of green with mint, kale, and silverbeet flour- ishing. Most children don’t love cooked veges, so when a juicer was kindly donated by a parent at the school, teachers Gabby Simpson and Rosie Peck knew exactly what to do. The children harvested their crops and juiced up the vegetables, mixed in some apple juice and enjoyed a refreshing green smoothie in a nutritious end to the term. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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Businesses in the Ashburton CBD have become accustomed to road cones, temporary fencing and contractors in hi-viz gear. The roadworks associated with the CBD upgrade have been disruptive but, as Jonathan Leask reports, the businesses are happy to put up with it for the finished product.

A maze of cones and fences at the corner of Burnett and Cass streets. PHOTOS JONATHAN LEASK he end is in sight for Cass Street businesses that have Tendured ongoing road works as another block is set to reopen next week. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, or, in this case, the road. Canvassing the businesses along Cass Street, the focal point of the major works to begin the two-year project, it has been a case of dealing with short-term pain for long-term gain. But it has had its hassles along the way. The works, as part of the $15 million CBD streetscape up- grades, started in February and as some parts of the project near completion, it’s not just the phys- ical landscape that has changed since. The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown measures have impacted businesses and delayed the completion of the road works. After a trying and stressful few months, many business owners in the CBD have been battling a tough economic climate and road works right outside their doors. However, most of them have accepted it’s work that had to be done at some point and will be better off for it, but they are looking forward to the contractors moving on. deal with,” Lovett said. Next door is Allan Fuller’s trial area, a spokeswoman said. closed walkways have also been At the northern end of the road- “We haven’t been too bad as Ashburton Electronics Servic- Next door at Resene, store man- worrying, she said. works on Cass Street is Malcolm we have always maintained some ing which has been isolated for ager Ruth Lassen said it hasn’t Across the road, Speights Ale Lovett Automotive. form of access and have been months. Fuller’s clients have had been without its hassles, but was House owner Wendy Ritchie said When asked about the road busy enough. to park at least a block away and all about the greater good. they were managing with the road works Lovett couldn’t help but let “We have probably been im- navigate the walkways to access “Emotionally it has been quite works that were impacting on its out a laugh. pacted by it but not as severely as his shop. stressful, but the contractors have access points and carpark. “It will be nice to see them some of the other businesses on “It’s more of an inconvenience done their best to make it as easy “We still have no carpark this gone,” he said. “Hopefully, the the other side of Cass Street.” having to find a different way. as possible,” Lassen said. week, but it is what it is until they gain is worth the pain. Lovett said the work had to be “The guys working have been “For the business, I suppose it finish,” Ritchie said. “It’s going to be nice to see it all done at some point, but has had really good and helped us move has had an impact, but we have “Our more mature clients can’t fixed up.” “unfortunate timing”. some televisions across from the been doing quite well. park where they like to which is His business sits on the cor- “The Covid thing in the middle church carpark. “It will all be worth it when it’s right outside and it’s quite dan- ner of Cass and Havelock streets of it all hasn’t helped, so in any “But you don’t know how many completed.” gerous for them out there at the where the roundabout has been other year it would have been just people you missed,” Fuller said. Like others, Lassen said access moment. removed over the past few months been a bit of a glitch.” Further down the block, Skip- had been an issue. “At lunchtime, we usually have causing some disruptions. Through the soon-to-be- 2-It Flooring Extra has been busy “Car parking has been an issue a few [seniors] in and hopefully “There has been the odd cus- opened intersection is the since reopening after the lock- and carrying 10-litre buckets of they will start coming back once tomer who has just parked up Ashburton Dental Centre, whose down and as for the impact of paint can be quite problematic at it’s finished.” in the middle of the road as they patients have had to deal with roadworks, the business has the the best of times.” Ritchie said Speights had been didn’t know where to go, so just walking a little bit further to get advantage of its installers working Watching people try to navigate planning its renovation work for left it (their car) there for us to their teeth fixed. out of a separate site in the indus- the maze of road crossings and a year and it just so happened to Saturday, October 3, 2020 Ashburton Guardian WEEKEND FOCUS 13

Resene’s (from left) Keyy Muggeridge, Ruth Lassen, and Chelsea Back are eagerly awaiting the end of the road works along Cass Street.

A reopened section of Cass Street, between Burnett Street and Tancred Street, which only has landscaping to be completed.

coincide with the early part of the carparks available, so it is back to road works. business as usual. “We didn’t know this time last “There was some disruption, year there would be road works but overall it wasn’t too bad. like this, but it was planned for “We do roll-up appointments, our quieter time of year with so if people want to come for an The Cass and Burnett streets intersection will be mences in the new year. lambing and calving going on. eye exam they are coming in with closed to all through traffic from Tuesday to October “The work will be carried out in two stages,” Mc- “Even with Covid, it still needed a purpose, so they were making 14. Cann said. to be done – like the road works.” the effort. “This is the last Cass Street intersection to be up- The first stage will see the western (East Street) end While Cass Street is going to “I’m glad it’s [the CBD work] graded – Cass Street will then be complete except for (of Tancred Street) upgraded first down to about the be opening up to through traffic, gone ahead and we have been the installation of street furniture, litter bins, signage, AMI/Colour Plus buildings. Ritchie still has the works along looking forward to the finished and the planting of the gardens,” McCann said. This stage is expected to be completed by Novem- Burnett Street to deal with for a bit product,” Mullan said. The landscaping along Cass Street is scheduled to ber 30, he said. longer still. Ashburton District Council be completed by mid-November, he said. “The second stage will be the remainder of Tancred Further down Cass Street, infrastructure services group Elsewhere, Tancred Street will become a one-way Street to Cass Street, which is programmed to be between Burnett and Tancred, the manager, Neil McCann, said street – flowing from East Street to Cass Street – from completed by December 23. road is open and freshly paved. the council is working closely Monday, McCann said, when work commences at the “Work will commence in Burnett and East streets Specsavers franchise owner, with business owners to ensure East Street end of Tancred Street. in the new year. Douglas Mullan, said they had pedestrian access is maintained Burnett Street will change to one-way – flowing The entire project is expected to be completed by also had access issues while their to all shops while there are road from Cass Street to East Street – once work com- November 2021,” McCann said. road front was being worked on. closures and other road works Now the road was open and the around the CBD. 14 WEEKEND FOCUS Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 3, 2020

Generally the drama unfolds on the stage for opera star Simon O’Neill, but this year it has unfolded in real life. Susan Sandys reports.

pera star Simon O’Neill feels brow on display. blessed for how 2020 has Instead the world of opera will col- Oworked out. lide with the worlds of musical theatre The internationally-acclaimed tenor and pop, as O’Neill, Clarke and Bever- had to fly home prior to lockdown, as idge explore their shared love of great his performance calendar was laid to songs and each other’s company. waste by the Covid-19 pandemic. Nessun Dorma, The Prayer, The “It’s been quite dramatic,” he said, Music of the Night, Be My Love, Don’t when asked for one word which would Rain on My Parade, You Are So Beauti- sum up the year for him. ful, Danny Boy and Night and Day will O’Neill was in his hometown of Ash- be among songs. burton this week as he and his family, It will be the first time since Opera today based in Auckland, took a road in the Park at Rotorua three years ago trip through the South Island. that the trio have performed together. O’Neill said Covid had slashed his They wish to tour the country with income by more than 90 per cent in the concert over summer and O’Neill’s what would have been a phenomenal road trip this month is part of casing year in terms of the events which were out potential outdoor venues. initially scheduled. “A lot of them have natural amphi- This year altogether would comprise theatres,” he said. just two around-the-world trips, com- That includes the Ashburton Do- pared to about one dozen last year. main, which has its performance area However, that one word, when he surrounded by trees. thought about it, was “grateful”. “We have had some lovely classical “That we are safe, that we are concerts there in the past, but I would healthy, that we have our country,” love us to do a Tim, Jackie and Simon O’Neill said. show there, it would be fantastic,” he

The year had given him time to be a said. vvz dad, he and his family had done plenty The road trip has given many oppor- of cooking and baking and indulged tunities for exercising his vocals and in their new puppy Fritz the schnauzer. companionship with family members “We loved lockdown,” he said. he has been playing Caraoke, which is And right now, they were doing plen- Tesla’s version of karaoke. ty of singing, as he and wife Carmel Requested songs play, complete with and their three children Tom, Violet text for lyrics. The greatest hits of both and Grace ventured on the road trip. Queen and Billy Joel have featured, O’Neill is gearing up for a New alongside New Zealand’s own Six60. Zealand show – Simon O’Neill, Jackie Even nine-month-old Fritz enjoys Clarke and Tim Beveridge in Con- the singalongs, being in his element as cert on October 23 at 8pm at the he listens intently, O’Neill said. Christchurch Town Hall. He was a “cultured dog” after all, This year the world’s performance having been used to performers com- loss has been New Zealand’s gain as ing to his home for rehearsals. O’Neill prepares to join with veteran “He’s been around music since he musical theatre baritone Beveridge was eight weeks old.” and much-loved pop diva Clarke for Meanwhile, O’Neill has masks, the sparkling evening of music. gloves and hand sanitiser at the ready While O’Neill is a German Wagner as he prepares for his next overseas specialist, those considering going to jaunt. Simon O’Neill, Jackie Clarke and Tim He goes to Berlin for three months Beveridge in Concert can rest assured next month, for a new production of there will be very little of the high- Siegfried.

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PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 300920-SS-004 ABOVE – Nikolas Parker LEFT – Daniela Yankov- of Methven Resort peels Reid is seeing an upsurge back the layers of history in bookings at Methven at the venue. Resort.

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They have since had contractors on and Dynasty Group which resulted in a from October 15, with Friday night hap- By Susan Sandys site, painting the interior of the foyer, mortgagee sale in 2008 when the com- py hour followed by Saturday and Sun- [email protected] lower bar and dance floor areas and pany failed to pay a long list of creditors. day operation. first-floor restaurant and dining are- The hotel was steered back to stabili- Daniella said bookings were already Methven Resort’s past has been uncov- as. The top layers of an outdoor sign ty by former French Farm Winery own- coming in for weddings and confer- ered, literally, as the hotel looks to a prepared for painting this week were ers Mark Smith and Ann Tillson, who ences. The hotel’s hot pools were open bright future. peeled off, revealing the words “Centre- operated it for five years followed by and the large swimming pool would be The Covid-19 pandemic closed the point Resort Hotel” with a retro list of various owners. open over the summer. resort earlier this year, but its new op- facilities including banquet rooms and Covid dealt another blow this year “We want to have people eating and erators are freshening up the iconic in-room TVs with video movies. with cancelled bookings, and the hotel drinking out in the sun, enjoying the Methven facility and the bookings are The sign harks back to the origin of closed in May as the lessees were forced beautiful surroundings,” she said. rolling in. the hotel, which opened as Centrepoint into liquidation. The hotel was booked out over La- Daniela Yankov-Reid and husband in 1982. Today the only sign of the pandem- bour weekend with a Mopar Chrysler Nick moved to the landmark hotel from It was a large and ambitious project ic which has ravaged the hospitality rally. their home in Christchurch this winter, for Methven at the time, and the facility industry worldwide is a tracer-app QR She and Nick were considering hold- and are sprucing it up as they fling open has seen both success and failure over code and hand sanitiser in the hotel’s ing market days on Sundays, and also the doors for accommodation book- the years. reception. getting live music at the venue. ings. While thousands of locals and tourists It is fresh and inviting to walk into, “Not many places have a disco ball Daniela’s father’s company Maxim have enjoyed its magnificent facilities, spring is in the air with the gardens and and lights and all of that,” she said. Fashions owns the hotel. there have been numerous changes in grounds looking fantastic, and Daniel- The Methven resort disco ball and “We have come in to save it, as much ownership and even a blaze damaging la and Nick and their staff are on board lights bedeck a large dance floor on the as we can, for my family and the com- the hotel’s interior in the 1990s. ready to serve. ground floor of the resort, and are an- munity,” Yankov-Reid said in August Owners have included hotel chains Daniella and Nick will open the re- other feature harking back to the facil- shortly after moving to the premises. such as Grand Chancellor, Sovereign, sort’s bars with bar menu to the public ity’s early days. 16 TRAVEL Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 3, 2020

NEW ZEALAND

The brilliantly constructed rustic living space on Tawanui Farm includes a solar-powered hot shower, kitchen facilities and even a USB charging port. Hurunui farm-stays he Hurunui is a region loaded with unexpect- Ted scenic surprises and Nestled between Kaikoura and North Canterbury, the Hurunui District embodies the distinctive outdoorsy adventure – best experienced by bedding very best attributes of the New Zealand heartland, writes Mike Yardley. down on a farm-stay. From Cheviot, I turned right at the Hurunui River mouth for a night of stupendous farm-stay tions to stake out including the Nestled on a gentle hillside of a central camp kitchen and liv- ation of Loughnans to farm and hospitality at Tawanui Farm, in Manuka Bay Track, Cathedral lush and rolling farmland, their ing space and a generously-sized live this land. the Blythe Valley. Cliffs, Gore Bay and Nape Nape glamping affair consists of two gas-fired cedar hot tub. The tents Mike and eldest son Tim share There’s a host of nearby attrac- Beach. super spacious lotus belle tents, are loaded with home comforts the workload running the 330ha to keep you toasty, while the bril- sheep and beef farm along with liantly constructed rustic living its tourism ventures. space includes a solar-powered Tawanui embraces regenera- hot shower, kitchen facilities and tive farming practices, a far cry even a USB charging port. from bingeing on agrichemicals. Booking out the glamping site All the animals are grass-fed is incredibly inexpensive and be- year-round on healthy, nutri- cause both tents can sleep four tious pastures. people, you could have a wild You’ll see how healthy the family getaway here. Similarly, green pastures look across their if it’s just you or you’re a loved- undulating property as you’re up couple seeking a romantic taken on an ATV farm tour, shift- escape, you’ll have the place to ing the sheep and cattle from yourself. (Rates start from just one paddock to the next, along $240 a night.) with their trusty farm dogs. From the lofty hillside perch Reggie, the young pup, kept me wrapped in kanuka and pine thoroughly entertained, running plantations, I soaked up the wide around like a headless chook, horizon views, that look down only too eager to help round on the artery-like braids of the up the livestock but complete- Hurunui River, across the patch- ly clueless on what it actually work farmland and towards the entails. inward Kaikoura ranges. Tim also operates Energy Jet, You could never tire of the the only jet boat riding operation panorama – nor the operatic on the South Island East Coast. birdsong, seasonally backed by We met up down at the mouth bleating baby lambs. of the Hurunui River for an en- With next to zero light pollu- thralling ride on the Hamilton Jet tion, on a clear night, stargazing 171, first downstream, passing at the chandelier of constella- under several bridges, while tions is my idea of celestial. navigating the shallow river My hosts were the lovely braids, colossal boulder fields Matai Peak is named after the 1000-year-old matai trees growing in the valley below. Loughnan family, the fifth gener- and pencil-thin canyons. Saturday, October 3, 2020 Ashburton Guardian TRAVEL 17

At Tawanui Farm you take an ATV farm tour, shifting the sheep and cattle from one paddock to the next, along with their trusty farm dogs.

On the upstream return, we Each frozen box will be hut, which has been lavish- ventured out into the surreal made up of individual vacu- ly repurposed into a rustic river mouth lagoon, where umed packed cuts. luxury lodge, with frills and the majestic river intersects Not only do the Loughnans comforts galore, complete with the power of the Pacific serve up hearty country with covered outdoor kitchen, Ocean. hospitality at its best as you roaring wood fire and su- The lagoon is constantly stay and explore their pocket preme dining setting. changing shape, as is the sand of the world, but you can now The floorboards were pulled bank that tenuously guards savour the taste of Tawanui from the historic Wadi Nimrin the lagoon from the thun- Farm in the comfort of home. woolshed and have been derous breakers. Walking up For a next-level mountain- relayed at Matai Peak Lodge, onto the sand, to marvel at side hospitality experience, while ancient adze from the surging surf was a sensory Matai Peak might have your pre-European Maori, discov- blast. name on it. ered in the area, are embed- The lagoon is like an oasis Named after the 1000-year- ded in the dining table. of calm with a storied history, old matai trees growing in the From this unrivalled perch, with Maori settlements and valley below, this ultra-luxury witnessing the first rays of inter-tribal battles playing out accommodation option is sunlight rise out of the Pacific Tim Loughnan and some of the hairy hard workers on Tawanui Farm. below the striking cliffs. housed on one of New Zea- Ocean and gilding the snow- Adze have been discovered land’s most acclaimed Angus capped peaks of the Kaikoura here, dating back to the 17th stud farms, Te Mania. Ranges will be an indelible century from Maori making Since 1934, the Wilding highlight. their way down from the family have based their angus In addition to the exclusive North Island. stud farm at this sprawling accommodation packages, Back at Tawanui farm, Tim, Conway Flat property, adja- Matai Peak is launching a Mike and his charming wife cent to the Kaikoura coastline. range of day experiences Elspeth popped over in the Will Wilding looks after the including wedding functions early evening for a chat and to prized cattle operation, while and coastal farm tours, which cook me dinner. Sam tends to the tourism and will give you a first-hand It was the most spectacu- events side of the business. insight of Te Mania’s prized lar paddock-to-plate dinner Sink into the mountainside bulls, the history and scenic of my life, because the meat spa to watch the stars come beauty of the farm, Charles patties and beef were fresh out followed by a nightcap by Upham’s old residence, before from the farm! They’ve just the large open fire. finishing up at the iconic launched Tawanui Farm beef With nature as your only Saloon Bar for a drink, which and lamb boxes, regenera- neighbour, you’ll enjoy sky- is festooned with fascinating tively farmed, which can be line-high privacy in what was memorabilia. https://visi- The Lodge on Matai Peak. What was once a working shepherds’ hut has been lavish- delivered direct to your door. once a working shepherds’ thurunui.co.nz/ ly repurposed into a rustic luxury lodge,

If you ever needed an excuse for a drink, the iconic Saloon Bar on Matai Peak Station which is Tim Loughnan operates Energy Jet, the only jet boat riding operation on the South Island East festooned with fascinating memorabilia is it. Coast. 18 NEWCOMERS’ NETWORK NEWSLETTER Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 3, 2020

PROFILE Olé’s loving small-town life i, I am known by Olé (pro- Oamaru to run our two businesses nounced O-lay) Wallis. (a motel and a Thai restaurant). H My original Thai name With family expanding, we once though is Supalert Termnuwong. again sold all our businesses to So, it is not difficult for you to move to Methven to take over a pick which name you would like hotel business in Methven, be- to refer to me as, is it? fore we lost it all due to Covid-19. I was born and raised right in The biggest project for me right the middle of Bangkok, Thailand. now is to rebuild our lives. So now I mean right in the centre of the I am a new salesperson working chaos cosmopolitan (over 8 mil- with Bayleys which is a real estate lion people living in one city). company. I do not miss living in Bangkok I can use my previous experi- that much, but I certainly miss ences to help my clients in both visiting it. I am especially missing property and business. Especially local Thai food. for migrant clients who may not I first arrived in Invercargill 15 fully understand the process of years ago to study English, as I was buying or selling property or busi- planning to start my own compa- ness in NZ. ny in Bangkok. There are so many things Somehow, that led to a diploma to love in Methven. I love course. the view, the climate, the Then I moved to Te Anau and welcoming and supportive Queenstown for work. By then I local community. realised that a small town is where I have met many I would rather be. people here who I am So I shifted to Alexandra grateful to call friends. (Central Otago) where we ran our I would like to get to sheep farm and a small takeaway know more people in business for nine years. the area and to make The challenge I struggled with friends and be as suc- in the early days of operating a cessful in this new role business was to understand the of mine so that I can Aquafaba meringue different systems, regulations, and help as many people compliances in NZ. in the real estate quafaba (a made-up Latin I overcame this challenge market as I can. name that means “beans through trial and error and by My message to water”) is a recent discovery seeking advice from an account- readers is that “It’s A with the power to mimic whipped ant and a solicitor (lawyer). OK to not be OK”. egg whites when used properly. However, opportunity knocked Seek help if you feel While there have always been on our door, so we shifted to the need. Olé Wallis various egg substitutes for baking or making omelettes, people who don’t eat eggs (either because they CULTURE are vegan or due to an allergy) struggled making foods such as meringues or marshmallows. That is until December, 2014, when the French vegan musician Joël Roessel found that water from The value of cultural canned beans can form stable foams. Roessel shared his experiments on a blog and published recipes for humility and self-reflection floating island of Chaville, choco- late mousse and meringue made from chickpea liquid to demon- Dr Kathy Harrington-Watt the way we see and understand expectations and biases, we can strate its foaming capabilities. others. become more self-aware and Around the same time, vegan “Humility and understand- Therefore, it is important to more respectful of difference. food enthusiast Goose Wohlt dis- ing comes first before we study recognise that to understand Being culturally humble en- covered that the cooking liquid can or work with people from other another person’s cultural point of courages us to accept that there replace egg white without the need cultures” view we also need to understand are many things we do not know; for stabilisers. our own. We are often unaware that it is ok to make mistakes In March, 2015, he published a he Mid Canterbury region of our own cultural beliefs, and learn from them; that being recipe for egg-free meringue using has become a region rich values and behaviours and how self-reflective will help challenge only chickpea liquid and sugar. Twith cultural diversity. much they influence the way we our assumptions, judgments Now, the Aquafaba (Vegan Me- As we work, socialise, go to think and behave. When we meet and biases and, finally, that we ringue – Hits And Misses!) Face- school, meet neighbours, attend people whose cultural point of are always open to learning and book group has more than 100,000 church and play with team- view is different to our own, we improving our knowledge and members. mates, we are constantly engag- can experience a sense of curios- understanding of others. Under- ing with people with different ity, excitement, uncertainty, and standing each other is a two-way cultural points of view. sometimes fear. We can some- process. Aquafaba meringue Taking time to learn and in- times respond to this uncertainty There are a few questions we form ourselves about our diverse by negatively judging the other can ask ourselves to help us im- communities helps us to under- person and dismissing their cul- prove our cultural humility: Water from one can of 1. Pour the chickpea water stand and connect with them. tural point of view as irrelevant – What is my culture? (Who do chickpeas (must be chick- into a mixer bowl and mix When we talk about culture we or unimportant. I identify as belonging to?) peas in pure water, not on high speed until you see are talking about the patterns of Given that Mid Canterbury is – What are my intrinsic values? brine) – should be around white stripes. behaviour and responses that a richly diverse community, with (What is proper, good, bad?) 150ml 2. Slowly add the sugar and we have learned over time from people from all corners of the – What are my biases, assump- 200g caster sugar continue mixing for about parents, family, teachers and the globe working, schooling and liv- tions and blind spots? 1T lemon juice 10 minutes. society we live in. ing together, it is good to reflect – Do these match with my 1t cornflour 3. When the meringue is sta- Our culture acts as a kind of on how we interact and engage intrinsic values? (What is 1t vanilla essence filter or lens through which we with each other. If we accept that proper, good, bad?) view others. Our culture affects we have our own cultural values, – What is my world view? Diwali – biggest and brightest iwali is the biggest and the triumph of good over evil and victory of Rama, special day for brightest of all Hindu light over darkness. Arya Samaj and the Sikhs. Dfestivals. The festival commemorates In each of the above legends Diwali, also known as the the return of Lord Rama (the lies the significance of the victory festival of lights, is celebrated seventh avatar of the god Vishnu) of good over evil, light over dark- by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and along with Maa Sita (his wife) ness, knowledge over ignorance Jains across the world. and Lakshman (his brother) from and hope over despair. The celebration includes mil- 14 years of exile after a long war During this festive season Hin- lions of lights shining on house- and conquering the demon king dus light diyas and candles, dec- tops, outside doors and windows, Ravana. orate their homes, shop for new around temples and other build- In joyous celebration of the clothes and homeware, play with ings in the communities and return of their King, the people fireworks, pray to the goddess of countries where it is observed. of Ayodhya, the city of Rama, wealth (Laxmi) and exchange Aquafaba meringue The festival preparations and illuminated the kingdom with the gifts and sweets. rituals typically extend over a earthen diyas (oil lamps) and set This year the Ashburton Indian five-day period, but the main off firecrackers. Multicultural Charitable Trust, festival night of Diwali coincides There are many historical and together with the Hakatere Multi with the darkest, new moon mythical reasons for celebrating Cultural Council, will celebrate night. Diwali, such as goddess Laxami’s Diwali on October 24. It is the festival which coin- birthday, Vishnu’s rescue of Lax- Please follow our Facebook cides with the Hindu New Year, ami, Krishna killing Narakaasur, pages and the newspapers for celebrates new beginnings and the return of the Pandavs, the announcement and registration. A daunting prospect riving in another coun- try can be very daunting Das the road conditions, traffic behaviour and unfamil- iar countryside can all become overwhelming to our new arrivals. On top of that, learning the road rules when English is a second language, and having quality driv- ing practice can be difficult when your immediate family or friends don’t hold a full NZ licence to be able to supervise your driving practice. In NZ, you can drive for a year on your overseas licence without having to take a test. So of course our newcomers drive the only way they know how – following beautiful Mid Canterbury coun- tor Wendy Hewitt on 027 611 3301 the rules of their home country. tryside. or wendy.hewitt@saferashburton. This explains why we see people We are now back in class, with org.nz – Spaces are limited, so get making simple mistakes, which our sixth group on the road code in quick. Aquafaba meringue can have huge consequences. course. It’s such a friendly group This project is a partnership be- At the Mid Canterbury Ru- who I can see will become firm tween the Mid Canterbury Rural ral Driver Licensing Scheme friends, as well as safe drivers. Support Trust and Safer Mid Can- we really enjoy helping people We are looking forward to getting terbury and is proudly sponsored ble add the lemon juice, spoon meringue ‘droplets’ convert their overseas licence. them through the learner’s test by The Lotteries Commission, cornflour and vanilla es- on to a lined tray and put It’s very rewarding to see them and out onto the road to start the Advance Ashburton, The Ashbur- sence and continue mixing in the oven for 2-3 hours. grow in confidence with a friendly journey to a restricted licence. ton District Council, COGs, The for a minute. The desired 6. Turn off the oven and let it empathetic driving mentor next Follow us on Face Book to see Lion Foundation, The Four Winds texture should be cream- cool. When the individual to them. Not only do they get how they get on. Foundation, The Ashburton like. meringues are fully baked driving practice and learn to drive If you are interested in joining Licensing Trust, Community Trust 4. Heat the oven to 70-80°C. they are easy to take off under our rules, but it’s a social our learners licence course or Mid & South Canterbury and the 5. Use two teaspoons to the tray’s lining. outing as well, an opportunity to helping out as a driving mentor, Ministry for Women. improve their English language we would love to hear from you. Wendy Hewitt is a and a wonderful way to see the To register contact the coordina- rural licensing co-ordinator 20 HERITAGE Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 3, 2020 Mr Walker likes stale bread By Connor Lysaght Left – The Radiant Hall, just prior to t was early June in 1940 and its demolition in December 1995. the Radiant Hall was abuzz Iwith all the activity that Below – Cookson’s Livery Stables, comes with preparing for a new Wills Street. Built in 1882. The first show. stable for E. Cookson was built in While standing there watching 1878, but was destroyed by fire in the stage and scenery fall into 1881. This building was most fa- place for the Repertory Society’s mous as the Radiant Hall. play The Last Hour, Mr J. Dundas Walker – who took the principal role in the play – shared some of his reminisces with a Guardian reporter. In this article which was subtitled “Mr Walker Likes Stale Bread”, Walker remembered “when he last stood in that building it was a stables, the chief depot in Ashburton for the receipt of parcels to be sent to country districts by coach”. He had enjoyed quite an exciting career on stage, having CONTACT been a member of companies “that have travelled in many countries”. He also performed at the Material for this page is co- Oddfellows’ Hall on Wills Street, ordinated by the Ashburton which was later the Majestic Museum. Articles from other Theatre, and is now the site organisations are welcomed, of the Ashburton Trust Event as is any Centre. feedback on what appears. His strong memories were Email not confined to the realm of the [email protected], theatre, however, as during this mail to PO Box 94 interview and an earlier one he Ashburton 7740 gave great detail on his life and the life of his father, William or phone 307-7890. Campbell Walker, and their time farming at Mount Possession. Copies of many of the “Talking of the old times, I photos on must tell you that I still like stale this page are available for bread.” purchase from the Ashburton Mount Possession Museum Mr Walker explained to the Guardian reporter that “when we were at Mount Possession we had difficulty in getting cooks and our bread had to be brought from Ashburton once a week. Naturally, the last of the loaves were very stale by the time they were eaten. Then, if there happened to be a big load on the coach, the loaves were flattened by the time we got them”. His father W. C. Walker, and his brother Alexander, bought Mount Possession station from Thomas and John Colton Rowley in 1864 and before this they had dealings with Lake Heron in 1862. His father spent most of his early years at Mount Possession, and bought Valetta about 1870 while still living at Mount Posses- sion until 1878. The Walkers erected the first homestead on Mt Possession, along with the first woolshed. Alexander eventually packed up and left for England, selling his share to William. In a 1996 article by Noel Guthrie, he says that “perhaps due to his political affiliations, the Hon William Walker, as he became known, was not a good Old slab house on Mount Possession Station, built 1860. Clearly Walker was in dire need of new lodgings upon his Hon William Campbell Walker, farmer”. arrival – it must not have bothered the Rowleys much though! county chairman from 1877 to George Macdonald, who com- 1893 and MP from 1884 to 1890. piled the Macdonald Dictionary of Canterbury Biography project made up for with his political Greenstreet, as well as the expe- terrier was lost somewhere north the interview stating that William in the 50s and 60s, described career – he held titles including riences of one particularly lucky of the Rakaia. took “a very active interest in William Campbell Walker as that of county chairman, MP for – or determined – skye terrier his Miraculously, the determined theatre work and his talents are seeming “to have been one of the Ashburton electorate and mother owned. little creature managed to make frequently availed of by organi- those people who are unable to Minister of Education and Immi- His mother made many its way back to the station three sations in Christchurch. look after their own affairs but gration, among others. journeys over the Rakaia on the weeks later, “an awful rag of its “He is at present staying in are sufficiently well thought of ferry and according to him, “she former self, as Mr Walker put it”. Ashburton, rehearsing with other to be allowed to look after other always hated the experience”. “It had swum the Rakaia River members of the cast of the play people’s”. One tough terrier She had a little skye terrier she and all the creeks and dragged which the Repertory Society is What William Campbell Walker William junior also recalled took everywhere with her and itself many miles back home.” presenting for patriotic purpos- lacked in farming prowess he his family’s time on a station at on one trip to Christchurch the The Guardian reporter finishes es.” Saturday, October 3, 2020 Ashburton Guardian YOUR PLACE 21

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OUR VIEW A chance for greater learning going begging

By Matt Markham

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ou can never know enough in life, or at least Ythat’s what I was once told. Learning is something that happens daily, whether we like it or not. Sometimes it’s even subconsciously happening without us even knowing about. But we do get to have some control over what we know. If we’re willing and ready to absorb information, then all the better for us too. It’s a good trait to have. I can’t sit here and pretend that I know all there is to know about farming. I wouldn’t know the first thing about what laws and regulations mean for our farming community, but I do know that I want to know more, so I can make my own informed decision about what it means for the country as a whole. YOUR VIEW And so, at any opportuni- ty that presents itself where learning and gaining a deeper knowledge is possible, I’m all in. What do you think? Monday night’s public meet- ing in regard to the new fresh- Join the conversation on Facebook, water laws is a perfect example. or send in your thoughts by letter or email. I’ve read plenty about it, talked to plenty of people in our farming community – but there’s always more to learn. And to learn exactly what im- pact it’s going to have on them, LETTERS CONTACTS PRESS COUNCIL but also the rest of us in the long run is critical information. And just by being there, it’s a EMAIL US/WRITE US News tips This newspaper is subject to the New Zealand Press good way to show support to a Call 03 307-7969 Council. huge part of our everyday life [email protected] ■■ Complaints must first be directed in writing to edi- here in Mid Canterbury. PO Box 77 [email protected] So much has been said about After hours news tips ■■ If unsatisfied, the complaint may be referred to the our urban and rural divide, but We welcome your letters [email protected] Press Council, PO Box 10-879, The Terrace, Welling- the more I look at it, the more it and emails, but: ton 6143 or email becomes blatantly obvious that ■ They should be of no more [email protected] we actually work in together ■ Advertising than 300 words. ■ Further detail and an online complaints form are really well. Call 03 307-7976 ■ ■ We reserve the right to edit available at www.presscouncil.org.nz We’ll be in the pub on a Friday ■ [email protected] night and have a chat over a or not publish. beer, with someone who we will ■■ They must include your Classifieds say hello to as we walk down name. We will only publish the street and we’ll quite gladly under a nom de plume if a Call 03 3077-900 Write to us! stand together on the sidelines suitable case for anonymity [email protected] Editor, PO Box 77 on the weekend cheering on our is made clear. ■■ They must also include your sporting teams. Missed paper Sure, there might be some address and phone number, Call 0800 ASHBURTON disagreement on the odd sub- which will not be published. ject – but you can find those 0800 274 287 Email us! with anyone, it doesn’t matter editor@ what corner of life they sit in. theguardian.co.nz That’s just called having an opinion. If our farming community is telling us that these new laws are going to impact on us down- Facebook us! stream courtesy of the ripple facebook.com/ effect, then surely it’s pertinent ashguardian that we learn how and why it’s going to happen? Saturday, October 3, 2020 Ashburton Guardian OPINION 23 Let your undies guide your vote

By Peter Livingstone

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nlike the US election that will mimic the voyage Uof the Titanic, we have a relatively straightforward vote counting exercise coming up in the next few weeks. Now, unless you are a ‘crop- duster voter’ – (spread your vote over different parties each elec- tion), you have probably made up your mind about who is going to receive your deeply thought out tick of approval. If, for some very unknown reason you haven’t yet decided, then let me unbiasedly guide you to vote for a political party whose name begins with a letter you can find in the alphabet. Or you could simply click on this link – https://policy.nz/ – and marvel at the work it has taken the team at The Spinoff to put together every party’s poli- cies on almost all subjects. Well done to them, it certainly makes the job easier for the voter. Now, if you chose to stick with Unsure which way to vote? Your undies may be able to point you in the right direction. my misguided approach to pick- ing a side, then let’s start with semble Granny Knickers because ble hemp boxers and matching vote National. If you have a bike Demio. your underwear. you have had them for so long singlet and sandals – then it is or electric scooter, Greens, Out- So, should you still have no Are they blue, smell of Lismore – definitely a NZ First supporter. the Greens for you all the way. doors Party or Sustainable New idea who to put back in charge Loam and have a wide waist- It’s probable you have a favourite Your conscience is at ease even Zealand. for the next three years, don’t band – then go with National. pair that have expanded over though you know the chance of If it’s an electric motor that worry, the US has had no-one Nothing gives away a National time, much like the investment hemp undies catching on is very spins your wheels or you own a for four years and look how well supporter more, than practical in the racing industry. small. Brethren Wagon (any 7-seater they are going. knickers that last more than Maybe you prefer a thong But what if you wear no vehicle), Labour all the way. Let’s On election day, simply check three years. and privately twerk in it while underwear at all – definitely a say you like small retirement your pants for what you are Are your under-garments red, wearing a matching head- swing voter. Tick the name of the campervans and non-Asian built wearing or remember what you came in a two-pack so you could band – you are squarely in the candidate that has the same or machines – definitely vote NZ drive and that will help you give a pair to someone who is Act Party camp. Known as the closest number of letters as your First. make a serious decision. less fortunate and have rainbow Epsom Shuffle, keep your secret name. However, if you are serious elastic inserts – then go with moves until the end and then Okay – now let’s get serious. about your Ranger/Hilux/XR6/ Peter Livingstone is the prin- Labour. bust a deal with the Lismore If you don’t believe it’s possible SV6 then go for National or Act. cipal of Tinwald School. The While flashy in colour, they Loam Lovers in order to hold to to choose because of the type of A vote for either one of them views expressed in this column make no economic sense and your dream of public money for undies you wear, then do it by makes no difference as they are are his and do not represent the will require further investment private schools. what you drive. so alike in policies and they will views of his school, the Ashburton at some point. What about if you have gone If you don’t have a car because always back those who drive Guardian or the Mid Canterbury Perhaps your briefs now re- for a pair of crocheted sustaina- you got caught drifting – don’t anything that crushes a Prius or Principals’ Association. Lipstick and Power

s women, beauty and ap- Claire Inkson ended, many were reluctant to Angela Merkel pearance have never been return to the way things were. Amore under the spotlight. Provincial Perspective The 1920s came with all The social media age adds the wantonness of an F. Scott pressure for women to be under gain status that was above their Fitzgerald novel. Cosmetics that a digital microscope in ways we station. Already cosmetics were once were ordered covertly via have never been before. Add to giving women power and con- mail order were now worn with this pressure the ideals of beauty fidence which the male-dom- defiance as hemlines crept up pedalled by a cosmetics indus- inated society of the time was and motorcars became symbols try that markets to and actively uncomfortable. Following that, of reckless abandon. During feeds women’s supposed inher- a societal shift meant that make- World War II, makeup again ent feelings of low self-worth. up was only to be associated surged in popularity, helped Our relationship with cosmetics, only with prostitutes and show- by the fact that Hitler made it however, is much more complex girls. Women who wore makeup very clear his intense dislike than the marketing machine were now considered either ‘low of cosmetics on women. Once behind the industry would lead class’ or ( worse) ‘fast’. again, Elizabeth Arden used us to believe. The suffragette movement lipstick as a weapon, sending impact on women’s career suc- and blogger who is passionate Cosmetics have been part of helped to change that. Suffra- tubes of ‘Montezuma’ red to cess, both as a hindrance and an about telling the stories of our our lives the since days of Cleo- gettes marching in New York in those women working as nurses advantage. So, what we can we people and landscapes through patra rimmed her eyes in black 1912 wore then-taboo red lip- abroad. Soon after she created gain from this? Wear makeup, both these mediums. Claire is kohl. Women in the 19th century stick in a show of determination ‘Victory Red’ so women at home but not too much, but also...not also passionate about Rural New used makeup to elude to higher and rebellion. Elizabeth Arden, could paint their lips with pat- too little? Be attractive, but not Zealand: the people, the stories, social standing: pale powdered who herself had broken societal riotism as well. World War I and too attractive? the history and is dedicated to skin suggested days out of the norms to own her own compa- II highlighted that life was too The answer is what it al- the positive promotion of New sun by ladies who spent their ny, handed out red lipsticks to precious and too precarious for ways should have been, and Zealand agriculture. Find her time with embroidery needles the protesters in support. The women to remain hidden under hopefully, one day will be. That online at www.claireinkson.com instead of laundry tubs. After result was a sea of red lipstick long skirts and societies expec- make-up, like the length of our The views, opinions, positions this, attitudes to makeup began clad women who shook the tations. Since then, makeup has hair and our skirts, is a tool of or strategies expressed by the to change. At this time beauty norms of society to the core. been about power, ritual and expression, not definition. author and those providing and virtue were entwined. A From then on, red lipstick be- transformation. As Elizabeth Arden herself comments are theirs alone, beautiful woman was perceived came associated with feminine Within all this, the gender said: “Standards should be set by and do not necessarily reflect as ‘good’. Thus, cosmetics were defiance and power. When the bias remains alive and well. me and not imposed on me”. the views, opinions, positions seen by a patriarchal society as a war struck, women took on roles Studies have shown that how or strategies of the Ashburton tool for deception, as if women in society that were otherwise much makeup women wear in Claire Inkson is an award- Guardian Co Ltd or any who wore makeup were trying to forbidden, and when the war the workplace can have a real winning freelance photographer employee thereof 24 Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 3, 2020 Top Shania’s tips biggest target

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Mid Canterbury finished the month-long repre- sentative window with three wins and a draw from their four games.

PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 190920-HM-914 ans, before beating Buller and impressed with how well the lieved that it had been a positive lent series of games. By Adam Burns then North Otago back-to-back. group gelled together, consider- move. “We’ve unearthed some talent, [email protected] About 20 new representatives ing the varying lag time between “It tends to be who has the best and it’s really pleasing to see the were unleashed over the four- club and representative rugby. imports, tends to do the best,” he spirit the game has been played The Hammers’ shortened rep week window, which was a key- “The guys were having so said. in. campaign has been declared a note of the campaign, Hammers much fun that it didn’t really feel “You take that away from “The boys have played really success by Mid Canterbury Rug- coach Jason Rickard said. like work to them. everyone, it makes it exciting and positive rugby, and played with a by bosses and coaching staff, de- “Now those guys have had a “There were no cliques with you fit your game plan around bit more freedom.” spite the team’s limited opportu- taste of what Heartland rugby is club stuff in it, that’s probably the guys that you’ve got in your The Mid Canterbury Rugby nities on the field. all about and they’ve also got a one of the most proudest things. group. Union (MCRU) also dismissed With less emphasis on results taste of what winning feels like,” “They all came together so “Local supporters would gen- any suggestion it “backed out” compared to previous seasons he said. “Success breeds success, quickly and played for each other erally go and watch a local team; of a return match with last year’s and restrictions on player im- which is a great place for those and had fun on and off the field.” they’re either working with some- Lochore Cup winners. ports, there were several pos- guys to start their careers. Another feature of the trun- one or watched them at club rug- Patterson said the MCRU’s po- itives gained as the Hammers “Hopefully it’s given the guys cated competition had been the by, or they know their mum and sition had not changed since the finished their four-game stretch an opportunity to know if you put omission of loan player alloca- dad. schedule was signed off several undefeated. your best foot forward there is an tions. “From what I’ve found you get weeks ago, where a return game The Hammers began their opportunity and a pathway in Although he would not be a better community buy-in.” against South Canterbury was campaign with a gutsy 31-all Mid Canterbury to go forward.” drawn into the policy moving MCRU chief executive Ian Pat- unworkable within a feasible draw against the South Cantabri- Rickard added that he was very forward, Rickard personally be- terson said it had been an excel- time frame. Saturday, October 3, 2020 Ashburton Guardian SPORT 25

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However it was local master grade “It was very exhilarating to stand BIGBy Adam Burns TARGET shooter Steve McArthur, who is a up on a podium in Sydney, at a most- [email protected] good friend of her dad’s, who per- ly Australian event and be standing suaded her to give it a go down at the with my two senior team members Shania Harrison-Lee certainly found Coronation Target Shooting Club. (Rachel McLaren and Kirsten Bir- her niche – like a shot. “I went down near the start of the rell). Within a couple of years since she season and absolutely fell in love “It’s like you’re going completely first began getting involved in the lo- with it.” against the grain.” cal smallbore rifle scene in 2016, she The following year she was shoot- Having led the way for her school, would be representing her country. ing competitively when she compet- region and country, a thriving small- The results, milestones and tro- ed in the Inter-School Match for the bore talent pool was now following phies have continued to flow to- South. in her footsteps. wards the Ashburton College senior, However it would be 2018 before Pre-Covid she believed she was however there is a bigger bullseye she really staked a claim, by making in peak shooting form, before lock- in mind as far as the 18-year-old is the New Zealand women’s and jun- down prevented any live firing. concerned. ior teams after shooting the second She bounced back to come sec- Right now she is gunning for se- top score in the New Zealand wom- ond in the overall individual cate- lection towards the 2022 Common- en’s match (296/300) during the New gory in the New Zealand Secondary wealth Games in Birmingham. Zealand team postal shoot against Schools’ competition, whilst lead- “I’m definitely embracing it but it’s the British Home Counties. ing the top AshColl team to a record absolutely terrifying,” she laughed. She admits she was star-struck breaking win. Now in her fifth year, Harrison-Lee when she first donned the silver fern “The other day Charlotte (McKen- has continued to operate at a as a 16-year-old. zie) beat me by one point in a club pre-eminent level as a master grade “You always have the goal to get match and that’s quite a big thing,” shooter, where she has emerged as these things, but it’s quite breathtak- she said. “She’s two grades below me one of the best in the country. ing when you actually get there and and she’s one of the next ones who is And it has been a marked rise, you get to take home this silver fern going to come up. considering she first became inter- pocket to put on a blazer.” “It’s a really proud moment to see ested in the sport from a humble These moments will only become her doing so well.” starting point when she was a Year more profound for the Mid Canter- Her source of motivation comes 9 pupil. bury teen. from a very subjective place, where She said her interest was first A pinnacle showing at the Oceania she strives to better herself each piqued when she stumbled across Championships in Sydney ensued time. a smallbore table, set up by teach- last November, where she scooped a “It is definitely the enjoyment er Stephen Millichamp, during a gold as part of the 50m Prone B Team of the sport, but also trying to beat school orientation day. grade and an individual bronze, the person you were yesterday,” she “I walked past all these activities knocking off two Oceania records in said. and then stumbled across smallbore the process. “My biggest competitor is myself.” rifle shooting,” she said. Her biggest shooting moment Next year, Harrison-Lee will be at “I signed up and wrote my name thus far, she was also preparing for the University of Canterbury study- down.” NCEA Level 2 exams at the time. ing a Bachelor of Commerce but has Even after receiving an e-mail re- “Thinking about that now even every intention of going full noise minder a few weeks later, she was though it was a year ago seems like towards the Commonwealth Games. still hesitant about tackling the such a silly concept, to not even be “It’s going to be very difficult,” she sport. at the end of your high school edu- said. “At that point, I had completely cation and you’re already overseas “But it (shooting) can’t take too forgotten about it,” she said. representing your country,” she said. much of a backwards step.” PHOTOS ADAM BURNS

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OPINION What to make of tepid cricket schedule

By Adam Burns strength Australia T20 outfit to travel here as piddling as the home summer looks, and two tests beginning next month, in- in February, at the same time their test we haven’t lost anything to Covid. cluding a Boxing Day test in the summer [email protected] team take on the Proteas in the Republic Despite being the second-ranked test holiday nerve centre that is Mt Maunga- (watch this space). team, we already knew we are low on the nui. ou can’t always get what you want. Reining that all in though, having any ICC’s food chain. In recent times, the thought of a touring On first glance, it is hard to international cricket against any touring From a playing point of view, the Black West Indian team has been met with in- muster much enthusiasm for New team should be pegged as a minor accom- Caps have been out of action since the difference, as they have been undoubted Zealand Cricket’s summer sched- plishment. abandoned ODI series in Australia back in whipping boys in the modern era. uleY which was confirmed this week. Peering over across the ditch, Austral- March, which feels like a lifetime ago. The Caribbean boys showed glimpses A T20-heavy programme (14 in total) ian Cricket is still working through the Getting some cricket under their belt during test cricket’s restart a few months with a further four tests and three ODIs logistical obstacles of hosting a test series will come as a relief regardless of the back, and would have been more compet- pencilled in. against the touring Indians – an unmis- opposition. itive if it were not for a primed Ben Stokes. As a test cricket tragic myself, the for- takable cash cow for both nations, not to With a T20 World Cup on the horizon, After last summer’s blockbuster pro- mat has become such a treasured anom- mention a Boxing Day test in Covid-rid- ample preparation in our lowest ranked gramme where we got smacked by Aus- aly in New Zealand, it is deflating how dled Melbourne. format is where clearly some value can be tralia but knocked over England and India little value it is given by those running the Taking a more comprehensive look, it is gleaned, even if the average cricket pundit on home soil, the upcoming summer is game. easier to feel philosophical about it. shimmies at the disposable aspect of the undoubtedly ho-hum, even if the world The Windies, Pakistan and Bangladesh The ICC’s Future Tours Programme was format outside any tournament. has since changed. are the slated tourists, with an under- confirmed more than two years ago, and We play the West Indians in three T20s Of course, beggars can’t be choosers.

FOOTBALL High-drama shootout

By Adam Burns

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The region’s football youngsters continue to make their mark. Mid Canterbury United have secured their second piece of silverware in a matter of days, after their 12th grade boys clinched a dramatic tourna- ment final in Christchurch on Thursday. The junior team edged Coast- al Spirit 4-3 on penalties to win the Mainland 12th Grade Tier 2 regional tournament at QEII Park after the two teams fin- ished 0-0 at the end of regula- tion time. It caps an outstanding week for the club’s age grade teams, after the 15th grade team won the Mainland division 1 cup at the weekend. The 12th graders qualified for the final as top seed in the tier 2 division, after finishing pool play on Thursday morning with four wins and a draw. United began the three-day tournament on Tuesday with wins over the Halswell United Hawks and the Ferrymead Bays Stingrays. The team then played out a 0-0 stalemate with Coastal Sprit on Wednesday, a portent of what was to come on the fi- nal day. Further wins were recorded against St Albans Shirley and the Papanui-Redwood Blaze, to finish as the only unbeaten side in the six-team pool. Two 11th grade teams were also away at a regional tourna- ment this week, with both sides performing admirably at the three-day event in Lyttelton.

Right – The Mid Canterbury United 12th grade boys cele- brate winning the Mainland 12th grade tier 2 regional tournament in Christchurch on Thursday.

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RUGBY Kendra back for another holiday camp

The region’s budding female rugby stars are set to learn off one of the best next week. New Zealand Rugby’s Small Ferns to Black Ferns Holiday Camp descends on Ashburton on Wednesday, and will be run by Black Ferns and Canterbury halfback Kendra Cock- sedge. It is one of a handful of sessions taking place across the South Island. The session at Allenton Rugby Club was originally to include a session for both junior players (Years 3-6) and intermediate pupils, however a NZR spokesperson said it will now be only the junior session between 9am to midday. The holiday programme was limited to 50 spots. Cocksedge was also in the region last month where she observed some of the young talent during Mid Canterbury Rugby’s Girls Series for under-11 and under-13 players.

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Netball summer league chocka More than 30 teams have wasted no time in cementing spots for Mid Canterbury Netball’s Summer League. The mixed netball social competition is at full capacity ahead of the 10 week competition which begins in a fortnight. The league will comprise of three grades including social, competitive, social and business house. Mid Canterbury Netball reiterated that there will a post-Christmas league in the new year for teams who missed out. The Summer League’s opening night is on October 14 and runs through to Decem- ber 16.

CRICKET CRICKET Cricket’s Cricket season revealed holiday By Adam Burns terbury begin their campaign next month with a Ron Biggar trophy [email protected] showdown with South Canterbury on November 1 in Timaru. programme Time to dust off the whites. Their first Hawke Cup game is As the winter codes wind up, the against Southland in Invercargill on summer of cricket is about to be set November 28-29. for next week in motion with senior competitions Hawke Cup action then descends getting under way in seven days time. on Ashburton on December 12-13, The Technical Stags who were a when Mid Canterbury host Otago A cricket coaching session for dominant force last summer get their Country. primary school pupils is set to get club season under way next weekend Ashburton College’s 1st XI has a under way next week. on home turf. heavyweight showdown in a fort- The three day holiday pro- The Mid Canterbury club is taking night when they host Christchurch gramme aimed at year 2 to 6 part in South Canterbury’s senior 50 Boys’ High’s 1st XI in their opening pupils begins on Tuesday at the over this season, with the side set to ARA Championship One Day compe- Ashburton Oval. meet Celtic next Saturday. tition game. Each day will have planned ac- Mid Canterbury Cricket advised AshColl and Methven each have tivities, with skill development there would be the occasional venue a Year 9 and 10 team playing in the in batting, bowling and fielding change for the Stags, depending on Canterbury Country age grade com- spanning 90 minutes. when the Ashburton Oval would be petition which also kicks into gear on Mid Canterbury Cricket said it ready. October 17. had upgraded the sessions this Allenton meanwhile is on the road Mid Canterbury Cricket confirmed year to make it “more fun, rele- first-up next weekend in the Canter- junior cricket starts the same week- vant, and a shorter cooler expe- bury Country Combined competi- end for 4th-6th grades, with the open rience”. tion where they take on Cheviot at grade Wednesday night competition Sessions would move to the the Waiau Domain first-up. getting under way after Labour Week- indoor nets if the weather inter- In terms of rep fixtures, Mid Can- end. vened. 28 SPORT Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 3, 2020

GOLF Interprovincial honours By Matt Markham

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Four Mid Canterbury names feature in the recent- THE SIDE ly selected Aorangi Golf men’s side who will shoot for mainland glory later this month and a chance Alex Kelliher (Pleasant to earn the right to compete for national success Point) too. Cameron Grant (Rakaia) Aorangi Golf announced an eight-strong team Daniel Perham (Timaru) of players from across Mid and South Canter- David Morrison bury earlier this week, and local players featured (Ashburton) strongly in the team to tackle the Men’s South Is- Jeff Hewitt (Ashburton) land Interprovincial tournament on October 17 Marcus Tessier (Timaru) and October 18 at St Clair Golf Course in Dunedin. Ryan Cockburn (Rakaia) Aorangi finished third in the tournament last year and earned a place in the National Interpro- Tim Leonard (Timaru) vincial tournament off the back of that. No playing order has been determined for the Unavailable: side yet, but two local players who returned to the Josh Smith (Ashburton) side last year after absences will be expected to Damian Rodgers feature highly. (Timaru) Cameron Grant and Jeff Hewitt were both in the mix last year and performed with distinction across both tournaments, and their experience will be relied on when it comes to travelling to Dunedin in a fortnight. Grant’s ability to play in any playing position is a big asset. while Hewitt has proven his worth on countless occasions at the higher levels. The duo are joined by fellow locals Ryan Cock- burn and also newcomer David Morrison, who has earned selection in the squad. The side again features Timaru’s Daniel Perham, who last year notched up his 100th appearance for Aorangi. Ryan Cockburn has been selected in the Aorangi The tournament is played in a matchplay for- Golf Men’s side for the upcoming Men’s South mat, and Aorangi will take on teams from Tasman, Island Interprovincial. Southland, Otago and Canterbury over the course of the two days’ play.

OPINION Watch out for that sneaky little brother

but how many All Blacks games more players for their well-oiled they had lost their home ground, Not surprisingly, the on-field By Steve Devereux between them? on-field machine, a team in the their very own fortress. results took on a rapidly-as- [email protected] Not many, is the answer, in top flight as opposed to grab- In fact many onlookers saw cending parabola, and promptly fact less than not many. bing a rare player or two from the hybrid quickly going the the new kid on the block was a anterbury’s unfortunate All of those gentlemen, their other official feeder-un- way of the Central Vikings, who major player. results on the rugby Christie especially, might well ions, including us of course. a decade earlier showed great In 2013 they were promoted paddock in the last harbour thoughts of a future in But the birth of the brand promise in the NPC second divi- to the Premiership, the very next couple of weeks may black, and fair enough too, but new union was far from easy, sion (well, you would too, if you year they charged into the final, Chave come as a surprise to some where’s the experience of tough with disappointing early results, had Christian Cullen up against going down 36-32 to Taranaki to pundits, after all, these are the tours to England, South Africa plenty of in-fighting between second graders), but the whole just miss out on a serious fairy- mighty Cantabs, renowned for and Australia against the world’s Nelson and Marlborough scrap- thing collapsed under the weight tale finish. winning the tight ones since, best? ping for control of their new of serious financial issues. Suddenly they were regular well forever. Add in Scott Mel- Somehow, though, semi-finalists in the big league, One- or two-point wins, after low, Finlay Brewis, Tasman made it and with a touch of irony, it being down by almost anything Fletcher Newell and through pre-school, took the might of Canterbury (it just didn’t seem to matter) in Fergus Burke, and kindergarten, prima- to knock them over in the finals the last 10 minutes; that’s what you’ve got a very ry school and college, of 2016 and 2017, and also the the fans thrived on, whether in promising group. despite having to semi-final of 2018, but in 2019 the Lancaster Park fortress or on But promising sidestep continued the Mako weren’t to be de- the road. doesn’t cut the mus- pitfalls all along the nied, beating Wellington in the Under the likes of Don Hayes, tard, not when the way. Premiership final. Alex Wyllie, Todd Blackadder, chips are down and While in the early Facing names like Fifita, Kirifi, Reuben Thorn, Richie McCaw, a fired-up Bay side is years they couldn’t Garden-Bachop, Umaga-Jensen, Rob Penney, any number of storming inexorably break into the com- Proctor, Aso, Lam and Renata, Whitelocks and Kieran Read, you towards your line in petition’s top five, Tasman didn’t blink, coming just knew the red-and-blacks the dying stages, sort that was about to away with a commanding 31-14 would, more often than not, be of like Taranaki the change. victory. able to pull a remarkable win- week before. Leon MacDonald The point of it all? ning rabbit out of the hat. So, where has that and Kieran Keane In the last couple of seasons, But – the times they have seemingly endless took on the coach- the Cantabs would likely have changed. depth disappeared ing duties around had the services of the likes of During last Saturday’s game, to? 2011, and demanded Taufua, David Havili, Will Jordan, halfway through the second half, Up the road to some investment in Mitch Hunt, Quinten Strange, with a bit of unease creeping little brother’s place, better players from Tim Perry, Wyatt Crockett, into proceedings, I stole a glance that’s where. coalition, and money troubles their union, to add to the solid Leicester Fainga-anuku, Kieron at the Canterbury bench, to see The Tasman Rugby Union was plagued them, so much so that but unspectacular line-up they Fonotia, Ethan Blackadder, Pete how many All Blacks were sitting born more than ten years ago, at one point the BNZ came in already possessed. Samu and a heap more. there, waiting their opportunity and the grandparents, the Cru- and demanded Lansdowne Park A young fella called Tim Perry Is a selection of those names to come on, add a measure of saders, were absolutely rapt with be sold to raise funds for loan was one new recruit, along with coming off the bench likely to steel to the pack, and spark up their new offspring. repayments. the likes of Liam Squire and turn those tightest of results in the backline. Ostensibly designed to allow Eventually the Marlborough Jordan Taufua. the red and blacks’ favour? Hmmm, Reed Prinsep, Tom the north-of-the-south to field District Council stepped in and In fact, Tasman is where The In a game that nowadays truly Christie and Ereatara Enari, yes, an NPC team, the Crusaders saw bought it, but many Marlbor- Legend of Marty Banks was is often a matter of centimetres, very good players one and all – an opportunity to develop even ough supporters were furious formed. that’s a deafening yes. 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RICCARTON ALL ROADS LEAD TO TRENTHAM

NZ Racing Desk “Windsor is carrying a fair Rae has a strong team entered bit of condition this time in but for the Riccarton meeting with Talented Canterbury sprinter they are both pretty forward impressive last-start maiden Wekaforce will begin a cam- with the trials and both have winner Stella Creek slated for paign towards the JR & N Ber- drawn well,” Rae said. the Listed New Zealand Blood- kett Telegraph at Trentham in “Barrier one is a really good stock Canterbury Belle Stakes. January when she steps out at draw for Wekaforce because she “She ran pretty well at Timaru Riccarton today. jumps and runs. after racing wide two starts back The Terri Rae-trained Show- “She likes to get the wind in and then she won really nice- casing five-year-old mare re- her teeth. She’s pretty ready to ly at Ashburton the other day,” sumes in the Rangiora New go. Rae said. World Open Handicap, her “Windsor is carrying that little “We would have liked a better first start since a close second more weight and he might need draw (than barrier 10) in a field to two-time Telegraph winner more racing before showing up. that strong. Enzo’s Lad in the Listed Light- “We’re looking towards the “But she’s really honest and ning Handicap at Trentham in Coupland’s Mile with him, genuine and she’ll go a good March. whereas she’ll head towards the race. A trial winner at Rangiora in Stewards.” “She’s still in the 1000 Guineas August before a trials second at The Coupland’s Bakeries Mile but we’ll just take her one run at Rangiora last month, Wekaforce and the Lindauer Stewards a time.” force will join stablemate Wind- Stakes Handicap are both run at Rae also has Southern Ocean sor, also first-up, in the feature Riccarton on November 11. and Paint Me Red in action at sprint at Riccarton. TAB bookmakers have Weka- Riccarton, with Ocean Park “They are both coming up force as a shortening $2.70 fa- four-year-old gelding Southern nicely. vourite for today’s race with Ocean making his debut after “They have both had two tri- Windsor on the seventh line of four trials for three wins and a Exciting sprinter Wekaforce will resume today at Riccarton with Kylie Williams in als. betting at $13. placing. the saddle. 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Defilippi 2 70080 Mack Sheer R D Close 13 7 Sheza Mighty Monarch L O’Reilly 14 677x0 Drum Beat 13 907x4 Deborahs Gem R D Holmes 16 2x746 Classy Kid A L Lethaby 3 x2993 Ripsnorter B N Orange 14 862 One Over All G D Smith 15 309x0 Rocknroll Mama R G Anderson 14 0x0x9 Majestic Rose Lionel Dobbs R9 EMPIRE HOTEL (TEMUKA) SOCIAL CLUB MOBILE 4 70537 Square Dealer J R Dunn 15 73 This Time Gamble J R Dunn 16 83225 Kingsdown Atom G D O’Reilly 15 44189 Faith No More Laura Mckay PACE $8,500 2600m 16:29 5 274 Bonny’s Gem Alana Cameron 16 000x3 Ilsas Son R G Anderson 17 00x Dash For Cash L D McCormick R7 SOUTHFUELS LIMITED “YOUNG AT HEART” 1 x4317 Been To Jenny’s K G Cameron 6 90x03 Dismara S J Ottley R3 EZYKONECT RURAL BROADBAND MBL PACE R5 LASER ELECTRICAL TIMARU F & M MOBILE PACE MOBILE PACE $8,500 2000m 15:20 2 70964 Essence Of Easton R T May 7 7700x Comfortably Numb T M Williams $8500 2000m 13:00 $8500 2000m 14:11 1 x0190 Woman In Charge 3 629x8 Already Gone J R Dunn 8 7666 Pete’s Dash R T May 1 6654 Riveered 1 87834 Dolce Vita J R Dunn 2 5x005 Bettor Beontoit S J Ottley 4 47541 Hayden Bromac G D Smith 9 0050x Mister Mighty G D Smith 2 50x53 Loyalist Ben Hope 2 87 Valynda J W Cox 3 36841 Jenabella G D Smith 5 25x98 Play Ball J F Curtin 10 25857 Dreaminsover J J A Young 3 7x0 Caballe Beach K M Cox 3 I’m Always Dreaming G D O’Reilly 4 40078 Cheddar Made Beta 6 x5518 Minnelli Smile S J Ottley 11 80479 Crosso’s Cullect J W Cox 4 2 Surfers Delight J R Dunn 4 309x0 Rocknroll Mama R G Anderson 5 77x01 Barkley L F O’Reilly 7 6623 Opawa Mach Sarah O’Reilly 12 5009x Pocket Call Lionel Dobbs 5 8362 Major Moose T M Williams 5 0 Szybka Ethan G C Telfer 6 45929 Rake B N Orange 8 56400 Ideal Rule A L Lethaby 13 24990 Sweeney Todd B A Zampese Riccarton gallops M6 Today at Riccarton Park Raceway R1 Pryde’s Easifeed Mdn $10,000 1400m Type: MDN 6 0x075 Rocket Ship C R Barnes (13) 57 18 13000 Oceans Away 58 1 1x414 He Kin Fly R Cuneen (5) 62 17:18 11:30 7 4327x Shock Prospect Ms K Williams (16) 57 19 7x475 Madam De Soir 55.5 2 25x0x Prince Oz T R Moseley (3) 61.5 1 6520x Anythingcouldhappn A Comignaghi (14) 59 1 00x32 Laphroaig C J Grylls (13) 58.5 8 749 Stella Daze T R Moseley (1) 57 20 10688 Apellido 57.5 3 30644 Irish Excuse Y Y Chew (16) (A4) 61 2 x2162 City Slicker Rohan Mudhoo (8) (A2) 58 2 x3x54 Lethal C M Burdan (9) (A2) 58.5 9 0x800 Our Prom King J J Fawcett (7) 57 21 09x90 Trumpet 57.5 4 024x0 Killarney A Comignaghi (10) 59.5 3 x2331 Jin Lu B M Murray (9) 57.5 3 542x7 Zakunda A Comignaghi (1) 58.5 10 9372x Major Ish Choux K Asano (4) (A1) 56 R7 Dyer Decorating $27,500 1200m Type: BM74 14:55 5 14x65 Johnny Jones S D Khetoo (4) (A4) 59 4 010x0 Cinto Bay C R Barnes (2) 57 4 358 Barrett K Asano (10) (A1) 58.5 11 00x40 Belindabella K Mudhoo (3) 55 1 70x52 Aotea Lad C M Burdan (10) (A2) 60.5 6 19531 Turncoat K Chowdhoory (17) (A1) 58.5 5 x30x7 Green Dispatch S Macnab (16) (A1) 57 5 Southern Ocean Ms K Williams (6) 58.5 12 x458x Mamba T Jonker (12) 55 2 19x82 Summer Monsoon Rohan Mudhoo (1) (A2) 60 7 1118x Windsor K Mudhoo (7) 58 6 6x923 Zelenski T R Moseley (11) 57 6 7x923 Super Tap Rohan Mudhoo (8) (A2) 56.5 13 0x60x Miss Curious A Balloo (17) 55 3 30715 Final Savings K Mudhoo (4) 59 8 2112x Wekaforce Ms K Williams (1) 57.5 7 x6716 Bronte Beach K Asano (17) (A1) 56.5 7 305 Sunny Lady R Cuneen (11) 56.5 14 x0080 Quality Prevails L Callaway (6) 55 4 1397x Hee’s Our Secret R Cuneen (7) 59 9 x1957 El Bee Darci Sh Macnab (12) (A1) 57.5 8 8x708 Jewel Of Patch L Callaway (19) 56.5 8 0x649 The Emporess S L Wynne (7) 56.5 15 6098x Tarabeebee A Comignaghi (18) 54.5 5 233x0 I Am A Rock Ms K Williams (8) 58.5 10 2232x Monza Circuito R Mudhoo (14) (A2) 56.5 9 41615 Ricky Baker Y Y Chew (15) (A4) 56.5 9 89 Betathedeviluno S Macnab (4) (A1) 56.5 16 800x8 Miss Diorella Y Y Chew (15) (A4) 54 6 0321x Tee Cee Coup K Chowdhoory (12) (A1) 58 11 12402 Saber M E Gestain (18) (A4) 56.5 10 62737 Tuilana J J Fawcett (12) 55 10 80 Santissima T R Moseley (2) 56.5 17 08x97 Iffida 54 7 113x2 Phantom Witness S L Wynne (15) 58 12 14x24 Shirley Maude K Asano (19) (A1) 55.5 11 98x08 Gifted T Jonker (18) 54.5 11 8909 Tennessee Rock R Beeharry (12) (A3) 56.5 18 8x0x0 Holy Loch 56 8 4361x Express Rip Sarah Macnab (11) (A1) 57.5 13 0x8x8 Age Of Fire C M Burdan (20) (A2) 55.5 12 6886x Real Beach C K Kwo (5) (A2) 54.5 12 x445 Watchmaker K Chowdhoory (5) (A1) 56 R5 Inglewood Stud Guineas Trial $25,000 1400m 9 0322x All About Magic C J Grylls (13) 57 14 4x501 Karalino C J Grylls (15) 54 13 436x1 Asathought Ms K Williams (13) 54 13 0 Goodonyamate B M Murray (3) 56 Type: OPEN 13:45 10 3217x Live Drama A Comignaghi (17) 56.5 15 0x220 Tobilicious C R Barnes (9) 54 14 744x4 Panzer K Chowdhoory (7) (A1) 54 R2 Auto Express Wash Mdn $10,000 1400m Type: 1 144x5 Bordeaux Le Rouge S L Wynne (1) 57.5 11 926x6 Clooney J J Fawcett (14) 56.5 16 66x9x Amastar S L Wynne (11) 54 15 x0025 Qwerty C A Campbell (1) (A1) 54 MDN 12:02 2 56125 Zoltan T R Moseley (6) 57.5 12 6x010 Operator C A Campbell (2) (A1) 56.5 17 1113x Lightning Jack C K Kwo (6) (A2) 54 16 95x0x Letsbringiton K Mudhoo (6) 54 1 53663 Jack Knows Best A Comignaghi (5) 58.5 3 1 Marine K Chowdhoory (5) (A1) 57.5 13 6x214 Our Girl Gilly M E Gestain (20) (A4) 55.5 18 x68x6 Air Max 54 17 0x068 Rivaldo C M Burdan (10) (A2) 54 2 9388x Ifithappensagain R Cuneen (9) 58.5 4 174 Show Bazz R Cuneen (9) 57.5 14 275x0 Vasiliki T R Moseley (3) 55 19 70x52 Aotea Lad 54 18 587x0 Head Office 54 3 7x90x Van Halen C R Barnes (8) 58.5 5 489 Pete The Driver Rohan Mudhoo (4) (A2) 56 15 25x0x Jessie Janet K Asano (9) (A1) 54.5 20 19x82 Summer Monsoon 54 19 x6000 Pickup 54 4 6x00x Benny Lincoln T Jonker (1) 58.5 6 6 Street Fightin Man B M Murray (7) 56 16 4x48x Sorceress T Jonker (18) 54 R10 North Canterbury Cup $32,500 1800m OPEN 16:43 20 840x0 King Of The Dance 58.5 5 2226 Russian Fable K Chowdhoory (7) (A1) 56.5 7 x3353 Platinum Star K Asano (8) (A1) 54 17 84620 Arnage 54 1 7x384 Who Dares Wins S L Wynne (4) 62 R12 Nzb Trainers Series $22,500 1400m BM65 17:52 6 87020 Irish Hi M E Gestain (13) (A4) 56.5 8 62 Elizabeth Rose C J Grylls (3) 54 18 207x0 Where Angels Walk 54 2 11132 Major Tom J J Fawcett (9) 59.5 1 452x7 All Black Magic Y Y Chew (12) (A4) 59.5 7 x4645 Blackjakk J J Fawcett (11) 56.5 9 656 Zambezi Zipper Ms K Williams (2) 54 19 77x09 She’s A Smash Hit 54 3 09x49 Camino Rocoso S D Khetoo (5) (A4) 59 2 23x0x Fire Show C K Kwo (20) 59.5 8 449 Pearl Davone Sarah Macnab (10) (A1) 56.5 R6 In Mem. Of T Prendergast-Bm65 $22,500 2000m 20 08x97 Iffida 54 4 x2133 Nomen Ludi T R Moseley (17) 59 3 31x62 Markus Aurelius C M Burdan (4) (A2) 59.5 9 x5690 Elle Cee C M Burdan (2) (A2) 56.5 Type: BM65 14:20 R8 Nz Bstock Canterbury Belle $50,000 1200m Type: 5 5007 Kaharau L Callaway (12) 56.5 4 41205 Paint Me Red K Mudhoo (13) 59 10 66x79 Vardon Road K Asano (4) (A1) 56.5 1 48902 Are You Cereal T Jonker (3) 59.5 OPEN 15:33 6 000x0 Dee And Gee T Jonker (20) 56 5 3401x Rainman S D Khetoo (1) (A4) 59 11 3x0 Tavilight S L Wynne (6) 56 2 x4920 Coup Dreamwood C M Burdan (11) (A2) 58.5 1 29x41 Showemhowitsdone B M Murray (13) 56.5 7 5x877 Owen Patrick C M Burdan (8) (A2) 56 6 91 Rock Sensation K Chowdhoory (16) (A1) 59 12 80 One More Chance L Callaway (3) 56 3 90561 Grab The Bar K Chowdhoory (4) (A1) 58.5 2 x3212 Eva James L Callaway (6) 56.5 8 71x90 Neeson K Asano (16) (A1) 55.5 7 7341 Seriously R Cuneen (17) 59 13 9x09 Miss Penvose B M Murray (12) 54 4 6183x Take The Deel J R Lowry (16) 58.5 3 302x0 Amosia K Asano (7) 56.5 9 47316 Raise You Ten C R Barnes (2) 55 8 x6134 Dough Boy T R Moseley (11) 58.5 R3 Bussell Memorial 2yo $22,500 800m OPEN 12:35 5 15830 Papagena Rohan Mudhoo (1) (A2) 58 4 04x63 Lovebug J J Fawcett (8) 56.5 10 2163x Sitarist A Comignaghi (14) 54 9 28x81 Glorious Ocean A Comignaghi (19) 58 1 Avonallo S L Wynne (2) 57 6 x0662 Hillersden C J Grylls (12) 58 5 2x1 Cornflower Blue S L Wynne (11) 56.5 11 65x02 Zentessa B M Murray (15) 54 10 4x436 Blackbook J R Lowry (18) 57.5 2 Bodyguard T R Moseley (5) 57 7 x0006 Metasequoia S D Khetoo (5) (A4) 57.5 6 7x527 Laced With Gold C J Grylls (4) 56.5 12 2x703 Diorissimo C A Campbell (18) (A1) 54 11 7x12 Prosperous C J Grylls (2) 57.5 3 Follow Your Dreams L Callaway (3) 57 8 85262 Queen Jetsun Ms K Williams (20) 57.5 7 12 Matchmaker A Comignaghi (3) 56.5 13 91x56 Mr Intelligence R Mudhoo (11) (A2) 54 12 x12x7 Our Frankie 57 4 Quarantina C R Barnes (1) 55 9 20x0x Baby Menaka A Comignaghi (21) 57 8 21 She’s Recommended T R Moseley (9) 56.5 14 40661 Riviera Rock 54 13 551 Boyslightup Ms K Williams (14) 56.5 5 Roussanne K Chowdhoory (4) (A1) 55 10 47x96 Red River Rock K Asano (13) (A1) 57 9 2x251 Stella Creek Ms K Williams (10) 56.5 15 0x421 Communique C J Grylls (3) 54 14 1x8 Caitlyn Jay K Asano (3) (A1) 56.5 R4 Ray Sharpe Memorial (Bm65) $10,000 1400m Type: 11 0x900 Seemax C A Campbell (10) (A1) 57 10 17 Walkthisswey Sarah Macnab (1) 56.5 16 18033 Orepuki Lad 54 15 96514 Jojo Roxx S L Wynne (5) 56.5 BM65 13:10 12 62831 Aquattack Sarah Macnab (6) (A1) 56.5 11 42 Miss Tycoon Rose K Chowdhoory (14) 56.5 17 131x9 Sister Monica K Mudhoo (10) 54 16 x8210 Hey Mickey C K Kwo (9) (A2) 58 1 312x0 Aristotle C A Campbell (9) 59 13 x6451 Rockwithme S L Wynne (15) 56.5 12 36 The Gift K Mudhoo (12) 56.5 18 x3111 Dr Velocious 54 17 312x0 Aristotle C A Campbell (10) (A1) 58 2 x8210 Hey Mickey S D Khetoo (14) 59 14 0x017 Vermont L Callaway (14) 56.5 13 Adannaya C A Campbell (5) 56.5 19 96x02 El Bee Jack 54 18 4327x Shock Prospect 56 3 7x33x Top Ofthe Straight B M Murray (8) 58 15 40210 Zurafaa T R Moseley (17) 56 14 0x Lightning Ridge C R Barnes (2) 56.5 20 49824 Upperhand 54 19 749 Stella Daze 56 4 x5x00 Master Lincoln J R Lowry (5) 57.5 16 3040 Hot Tap 56 R9 Rangiora New World Hcp $32,500 1200m Type: 21 8x4x3 Mazzuro 54 20 0x075 Rocket Ship 56 5 70040 Taponisme Sarah Macnab (2) (A1) 57.5 17 8x085 Zareeba 56 OPEN 16:08 R11 Plough Hotel (Bm74) $27,500 1600m Type:BM74 21 9372x Major Ish Choux 55 30 SPORT Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 3, 2020

OPINION Messiah or menace? By Matt Markham corporate heads of the three He attempted, through a thinly codes of the industry threw veiled mask known as the [email protected] money around with gay aban- Messara Report moved to close don, and slowly, but surely, the down race tracks, many of which acing has never been well dried up to a point where he’d never set foot on, and he a strong feature in the there was nothing left. looked to enforce such change political world. At the time, it was wonderful, on an industry that has forever In fact it has polarised but there was always a nagging been susceptible to it. Ropinions across the board, with doubt in the back of the mind After the support he’d been some seeing its merit through about just how long it would all given across the country, the economic benefits to the country last. industry deserved better. and its strong employment and But then again, he should have Murmurings across the land involvement from people all also done more to stop the rot. leading into this month’s election across New Zealand, and others But where he failed the most would suggest all is not quite as writing it off at the very first was not in the glitzy-looking of- rosy as it might have been in the opportunity. Winston Peters’ days as Racing Minister may be numbered. fices of the New Zealand Racing past for Peters though. There’s been heavy debate Board, or dressed in an expen- Those faithful that held him in about its place in the New Sadly, this time round, Peters more, thus helping boost the sive suit sipping on whisky at such high regard as the man to Zealand landscape, and largely has failed. party vote enough to see him big days of racing at Ellerslie in turn things around for the game the industry has battled its way And it would appear that there gain the position of power he’s Auckland, but at the grass roots are dwindling, and that guaran- through and continued to oper- is no coming back this time, held for the past three years. level. teed support that’s been there for ate at the whim of one politician, either. Unfortunately, the faith in Sure, the big breeding and so long is diminishing, fast. Winston Peters. It is largely acknowledged that Peters was misguided. At best owning heads of the industry And perhaps that’s a great For years, Peters has been Peters’ return to some form of he’s been an OK Racing Minister, might have in part funded thing. seen as the industry’s saving glory last election was partly in nothing compared to when he Peters’ cause, but it was the small Perhaps change at the very top grace – a Messiah of sorts who, thanks to the racing industry. filled the role a number of years trainers, breeders, owners and is what is needed here. with a golden egg tucked under A group of significant players ago and the industry thrived industry participants who A fresh perspective, a new out- his arm, could sweep in, enforce in the game got behind his cause, with high level stake monies and boosted his party vote and gave look and a leader who’s there for change and boost the coffers and through the usual amount a positive outlook. him a chance and at every turn the entire industry and not just significantly enough to see the of false promise he managed to What happened after that is he shot them, and himself, in the those who throw bank notes into industry prosper once again. weasel the votes of a whole lot not Peters’ fault though. Greedy foot. the party coffers.

FORBURY PARK HARNESS RACING Sam’s mid-race miracle Geraldine

HRNZ meeting

Driver Samantha Ottley pulled off a miraculous win with Bon- returns to nie Boy after being jolted out of her sulky and going within mil- limetres of crashing to the For- bury Park track on Thursday. Orari Ottley, who is originally from Orari, was facing the prospect of being thrown out of her cart By Matt Markham and amongst a line of oncom- [email protected] ing horses when a tightening of runners racing in to the first bend started to flip her cart After months sitting idle, one of the sideways. most popular race meetings in the As disaster approached, southern part of Canterbury is back on the Canterbury reinswoman the calendar. hoped she would somehow be And more importantly, it’s being held able to avoid what would have at its traditional home. been an ugly and terrifying When racing returned following Covid scene. lockdown, a new calendar was released Ottley got her wish, but ad- for the current season and the Geral- mitted she had no idea quite dine Trotting Club’s annual November what saved her. meeting had been shifted to Methven – “I don’t really know how I got bringing what seemed an abrupt end to back in, it happened quick.” racing at the Orari Racecourse. “I am sore on my side, so I The loss of the meeting from the track must have really strained to get left club officials concerned that with- back in. out the meeting there the support from “But let’s just say I am really sponsors and racegoers from within the pleased that I did.” area would lessen significantly, making After avoiding catastrophe, it hard for the club to remain financial. winning race 4 was not at the Samantha Ottley had a lucky escape at Forbury Park on Thursday night. But an 11th hour reprieve was forefront of Ottley’s mind. forthcoming, and last week it was an- Instead, she was calming her nounced that the meeting on Saturday, nerves, which had just been made sure that it was. turned the corner, with To Ri doors shut and then reopened November 28 would in fact be held at fully tested. “The front wasn’t really there, Caitlin ready to come off his for racing on Thursday night. Orari, and not Methven as per the offi- “At the time I got back in the but the horse latched on and I back and pounce. With a number of runners cial calendar. cart, and around the first bend got up next to Mark,” Ottley But the 7-year-old dug deep going off stride, Ottley and The The pressure remains on the club I was taking some deep breaths said. to pull off the most incredible Good Doctor were left clear in however, with the meeting only guaran- and thought, OK, I’m safe now.” “I was hoping he would get a of comeback victories. the lead throughout the open- teed for this season as the racing indus- Once Ottley and Bonnie Boy neck in front and then start to Bonnie Boy is trained by ing event. try undergoes a review of meetings in composed themselves, it was relax. Anne-Marie Best, who is in the The pair eventually went on the South Island with a view to reducing not long before they were head- “But the horse had other ide- process of moving her stables to win the 2200m maiden trot the number of tracks being used around ing around the field to take the as. from Fairhall, near Blenheim, untested by six and three-quar- the Mainland. lead from the favourites To Ri “He has won his other two to Canterbury. ter lengths. Hopes are high though and with a Caitlin and Mark Hurrell. races in front, so he does love it Ottley had a much smooth- Ottley made it a winning tre- good day of weather and big even fields Though it did not seem like out there bowling along.” er trip towards victory when ble at Forbury when The Peaky there is now every possibility that rac- the front was there for the tak- A home straight battle taking out the first race back Blinder took out race 7 by a ing at the historic track will remain for ing, a fired-up Bonnie Boy soon loomed for Bonnie Boy as he at Forbury Park since it had its nose. many years to come. Puzzles and horoscopes Saturday, October 3, 2020 Ashburton Guardian PUZZLES 31

Cryptic crossword Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker Your Stars 1234567 ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You’re given more responsibilities than the others because the general consensus is that you can handle 8 them. Bonus: You grow stronger and more powerful by fulfilling requests. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): To have someone to bounce

9 10 your ideas off of is a gift. If you don’t have this, try anyone, really, because the reflection will be fundamental to your next moves. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): It won’t be hard to find 11 12 cheerleaders for team Gemini. Sometimes, it’s just about relatability. An Aquarius or 13 14 15 Libra will lead the parade and bring out your 16 best in these times. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Resentment is a strong energy and a hard one to get over. Bitterness follows suit. Feelings like this are like spice 17 18 – a little gets the dish going and too much ruins it. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Mistakes happen. So what. 19 20 Breathe in and out. Who cares? Someone, for a second, and then they don’t. There’s ACROSS no use in you caring for a lifetime. Move on, 1. Unexpected result put out around Kent’s corner (5) move on, move on. 4. Much pleasure he’d got, with gilt applied to it (7) VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Loose clothes and tight 8. Resolution comes into mind, a tree being planted out (13) relationships – that’s comfort. It feels good 10. On which to turn athletic, perhaps, without a twitch (5) and cosy – until it doesn’t. Comfort is messy, 11. Sound a note makes may add colour to it (4) and then too messy. When the line gets 12. Liveliness with which musicians grab riotous part (4) crossed, comfort changes into discomfort. 16. A trail of light seen if one isn’t sleeping (5) LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Life is music. Interactions have 17. It’s not certain it remained with tent I made for it (13) a rhythm and stick to a certain pace. You’ll 19. Grant me a change into such a piece of apparel (7) groove with this music today, create it, walk 20. Lobbies everybody in the Houses, first and last (5) in it. It can go from pop to classical to jazz, but mostly it stays in the realm of indie. DOWN SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): The stoic way is fine and 1. Comprehension is inferior to status (13) good, though it’s not exciting enough to 2. One won’t stand for what Parliament will do (3) engage some of the others. Letting emotions 3. Swimmer with shell turned upside down by boat (6) out is the only way to connect. We connect 4. Goes aimlessly to the doctor, suffering fits (6) in our mess. 5. The first person to have an editorial (6) SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You can look forward 6. Dig letter out if it looked bright (9) to a professional exchange and the particular 7. Persistent quality can suit one turning east on a steamship (13) thrill of going from formal modes of 9. One in dispute, once trend has been bucked (9) communication to more informal, which 13. It’s the fight to become fertile (6) always means the same thing: You’re liked. 14. Repeat what another says − even rubbish (6) CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): How best to show your 15. Without the West, the whisper might die away (6) love? Do you show it by assisting others or 18. Be poorly, and half liable to give up (3) by encouraging others to help themselves? WordWheel WordBuilder Each situation and relationship is unique, so WordBuilder 889 Insert the missing letter to complete there is not one method that is best for all. an eight-letter word reading AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): People understand best clockwise or anti-clockwise. people who are like them. But that excludes WordWheel W E S so many when you’re an Aquarius, as you 785 are unique, singular and having bright ideas very much in line with your sign today. WordBuilderA V 889 AH How many words of three or more PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Wouldn’t you love to know letters, including plurals, can you make the conversations they have about you when S S from theW five letters,E usingS each letter you’re not there? But since you can’t, you Quick crossword only once? No foreign words or words make sure to drop in some interesting details beginning with a capital are allowed. that will be sure to be repeated! 12 3 4 5678 I ? There’s at leastA one five-letterV word. GoodHow 7many Very Goodwords 9of Excellent three or 12 more Previous cryptic solution NO letters, including plurals, can you make Across: 1. Cramp 4. Airlock 8. Universal 9. Pie 10. Collier 12. Jail 14. Twaddle 17. Root 18. Impeach 20. End 21. Pari 9 10 from the five letters, using each letter Insert the missing letter to complete an only once? No foreign words or words passu 23. Surfeit 24. Rungs Previouseight-letter solution: word reading ADDITION clockwise or Down: 1. Churchwardens 2. Avidly 3. Previews3 47 4. Ass anticlockwise. Previous solution: ADDITION beginning with a capital are allowed. There’s at least one five-letter word. 5. Role 6. Orphan 7. Keep late hours 11. Radii 13. 1Flypaper 11 12 13 15. Border 16. Raisin 19. Apse 22. Rut PreviousGood 7 Very solution: Good 9 its, Excellent lis, list, 12 lit, silt, 84 9 625 sit, slit, wilt, wilts, wis, wist, wit, wits Previous quick solution Across: 1. Sane 3. Subsided 9. Adverse7628 10. Leave 11. Well- 5 14 15 16 17 18 deserved 14. Rat 16. Skull 17. Too 18. 49Proclamation 21. Awoke 22. Ascribe 23. Soft5 sell 24. Stem 3462 Down: 1. Stalwart 2. Novel 4. Use 5. Self-reliance 6. Dialect 19 20 21 www.thepuzzlecompany.co.nz Previous solution: its, lis, list, lit, silt, 7. Duel 8. Trade secrets 12. Sauna 57413. Moonbeam 15. 2 Tore 68 3/10 sit, slit, wilt, wilts, wis, wist, wit, wits off 19. Idiot 20. Bars 22. All 8 86 5315 3 22 23 Sudoku Fill the grid so that every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9. PREVIOUS SOLUTIONS 2 925398 748716 7635321894 98 24 25 5 82 46 9 87 841957676253 1 7 6 2 8 9 3 4 5 ACROSS DOWN 379 234642159871 1. Jailer (6) 2. Inspiring (7) 4 62 5. Request (3,3) 3. Journeys (7) 146 984 5 589734621 9. Pour out (6) 4. Taciturnity (9) 3 567 4 9 2 1 6 8 10. Danger (6) 6. Imprint (5) 3 6 6 7 9 1 4128326759539 11. Cipher (4) 7. Delicate (7) 698153472 12. Consist of (8) 8. Blushes (7) 291 564 836 9 14. Diminish (6) 13. Soldier of fortune (9) 426815793 16. Insurgents (6) 14. Situated (7) 8 2 3 15 6 137649825 19. Whole (8) 15. Alike (7) 985732641 21. Jeopardy (4) 17. Negotiate (7) 1 4 3 9 4 6 7 6 7 3 5 2 1 9 8 4 22. Natural ability (6) 18. Supple (7) 591478236 23. Female warrior (6) 20. Joins (5) 4 2 5 842963157 24. Threats (6) 7 5 9 1 8 4 3 6 2 25. Pulled (6) 15 3 38 5 21 268357419 EASY HARD 314296578 697351482 463259187 345728961 517683492 218469357 298471365 473296518 645792813 829175643 821346759 561843279 739815246 982514736 952134678 734682195 176928534 156937824 384567921 32 CLASSIFIEDS Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 3, 2020

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Ashburton) or phone 3087132 • Assist staff and contractors in respect of compliance with relevant Part-time and full-time options. Previous experience is not essential as training will be Raising funds for Mid Canterbury St John legislation, standards, and contractual arrangements. provided. Please email your covering letter and This advert is proudly sponsored • Engage staff and managers in all departments to maximise CV to [email protected] by Twenty-four Catering improvements in safety performance. • Produce HSQE reports as required. • Promote and monitor the HSQE culture. CHURCH SERVICES An understanding of health and safety legislation alongside proficiency and working experience with ISO or related standards is required. Your success in this role will be determined by your ability to create trusted relationships with personnel to encourage them to work Transforming Lives in a safe manner. 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For more information about the role and EA Networks, and names of 2 John Richards Ph 307 7355 New Zealand Heritage referees in writing to: 0272483445 please visit eanetworks.co.nz. List/Ra¯rangi Ko¯rero of: Rebekah Clement cost is $35.00 Ng King Brothers Principal Availble to purchase at the event is principal@wakanui. GARAGE SALES Chinese Market school.nz CHINA cabinet, single Garden Settlement, memorabilia from Sir Richard Hadlee beds mattresses, spare ASHBURTON, mattress, 2 TV entertainment List No. 9826 cabinets, low dresser with as a Category 1 mirror, dehumidifier, laundry historic place. This FOR SALE HIRE powder, frozen rhubarb, and entry will take effect KING size bed, mattress GENERAL hire. ADULT much more. Today Saturday, and base, complete with Lawnmowers, chainsaws, 10am start. 59 Peter Street. from 7/10/2020. ENTERTAINMENT Contact Heritage electric blanket, wool concrete breakers, trailers, New Zealand for a underlay, sheets etc. $500 and more. All your DIY / party ADULT ADULT ADULT SATURDAY 3rd and Sunday ono. Phone 302 6120. hire, call and see Ashburton 4th, 9am to 3pm. Bullock copy of the report or ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT STUNNING mature lady. U-Hire. 588 East Street. Street. We have a huge go to www.heritage. LEATHER lounge suite for Open Monday-Friday 7am ANGELA and Ava, 2 Asian BRAZILIAN, tantric, sensual NEW Asian, pretty, size 10, Available Friday, Saturday amount of fabric, craft and org.nz. sale, 2 seater recliner, 2 - 6pm; Saturday 7.30am sewing materials. Also lady special, excellent massage. Hot blonde lady, busty 36DD, 34 years old, and Sunday. Please Sheila Watson recliner armchairs, $1200 - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am - call. Enquiries welcome. loads of household items. service, in/out calls. 37yo, size 8. Help last playful toys, good massage. Director Southern ono. Please phone 308 7848. 12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. Phone 022 5725 823. longer/problems. Friendly Phone Lydia 021 232 1856. 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nurses who are trained to assess health problems and offer Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - 2pm, ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS MEDICAL SERVICES advice over the phone. The service is free and confidential. outside of these hours leave a message. Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE 111. harmacies Alcohol Drug elp ine Residential Area: Mon - Fri 5pm For all other medical assistance outside of normal Wises Pharmacy, Countdown Complex, East Street, Call us free on (0800 787 797). nformation Centre hours, please phone your General Practice team, 24/7, will be open from 9am - 1pm Saturday, from 10am - 1pm Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days. Methven - Saturday and public holidays 10am until to speak with a health professional who will give you Sunday. ifeline 2.30pm. Phone 302 8955 or [email protected] free health advice on what to do or where to go if you Countdown Pharmacy Ashburton South, 2 East Street, Toll-free: 0800 353 353. need urgent care. open from 9am - 8am daily. ANIMAL SERVICES If you don’t have a regular General Practice, call any Ashburton Rest omes COMMUNITY SERVICES Dog, Stock & oise Control GP team 24/7 for free telephone health advice. All Ashburton Rest Homes open with Covid-19 restrictions. Art Gallery Ashburton District Council 03 307 7700 - 24hr service. 327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133. DT DOCTORS mergency Dentist Animal elfare Centre Open daily: 10am – 4pm. All enquiries - phone 308 4432 or 027 3329286. Moore Street Medical Centre, 254 Moore Street, If you do not have or cannot contact your regular dentist, Ashburton, will be the duty practice Saturday until 8am please phone 027 683 0679 for the name of the rostered Ashburton Museum eterinarians Sunday. To make an appointment call your regular GP. weekend dentist in Christchurch. Hours 9am - 5pm, 327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890. ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 0276 838 000, Open daily: 10am – 4pm. Eastfield Health, 135 Tancred Street, Ashburton, will be Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. 149 Cameron Street, Ashburton: Duty vet: Ben Hallenstein. the duty practice for Sunday until 8am Monday. To make an Ashburton ublic ibrary Full emergency service all weekend. appointment call your regular GP. HELPLINE SERVICES Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. Saturday: 10am - 1pm. VET ENT RIVERSIDE - Ph 03 308 2321, Please bring your Community Services Card. All non Alcoholics Anonymous Sunday: 1pm - 4pm. 1 Smallbone Drive, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 New Zealanders should bring their passport with them, Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) A etworks Centre - ools noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies. New Zealanders should bring some form of ID. or visit www.aa.org.nz for more information. 20 River Terrace - phone 03 308 4020. WEEKEND VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Ph 03 307 5195, Methven & Rakaia Area Mental ealth - Call free on 0800 222 955. HOURS: Sat and Sun 7am - 7pm. Public holidays 10am Cnr East Street and Seafield Road, Ashburton. Saturday - 5pm. For weekend and emergency services please phone Ask for the Crisis Team. clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies. Methven Medical Centre on 302 8105 or Rakaia Medical Safe Care - 24hr Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis Ashburton Operations Centre CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, Centre on 303 5002 for details on how to access the Support. Phone 03 364 8791 ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE West Street Clinic, West Street, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: after-hours service each weekend. STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 5pm 9am - 12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Cody Wong. ictims Support Group ealthline is a free health advice service. It operates 24hr - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846). POST DELIVERY CENTRES Vet Ent and Vet Life operate a joint after-hours SMALL 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The toll-free number Direct dials to a volunteer. Allenton & Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm animal emergency service. To use this service please to call is 0800 611 116. Healthline is staffed by registered Methven & Rakaia: Mon - Fri 2pm phone your vet as usual. Saturday, October 3, 2020 Ashburton Guardian CLASSIFIEDS 33

PUBLIC NOTICES Daily Diary 2020 SATURDAY, MUSEUM. 10.15am Static displays with collections of ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. OCTOBER 3 up to 30 aircraft and memorabilia. Golf Croquet. Allenton Sports 9am - 12pm. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. Club, Cavendish Street. ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. 9.30am - 3pm 10.30am - 3.30pm Lovely gifts, plants, woodwork WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS’ and much more. West Street Car Association Croquet, singles or GUILD. Park. doubles - new players welcome. Come and join a day of stitching 9am - 12.30pm Waireka Croquet Club, Philip and friendship. Seniors Centre, ASHBURTON FARMERS Street. 206 Cameron Street. MARKET. 10am - 12pm Street. Locally grown fresh produce, hot ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR 1.15pm drinks, well worth a visit. North CLUB. ALLENTON CROQUET. end of West Street carpark. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Association Croquet, Allenton 9am - 12.30pm Maronan Road, Tinwald. Sports Club, Cavendish Street. ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. 10am - 4pm 1.15pm Toys to hire, the Triangle, 106 NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Victoria Street, look us up on ENCOUNTER AND THE ART Golf Croquet doubles, 30 minute facebook - Ashburton toy library. GALLERY. games - new players welcome. 9am - 3pm Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Waireka Croquet Club, Philip ASHBURTON AVIATION Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Street. Methven.

SUNDAY, CHURCH. Tinwald. Morning Worship led by Rev Eric 10am - 4pm OCTOBER 4 Mattock, Covid 19 protocols will NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE 8am be in place. All welcome, Sinclair ENCOUNTER AND THE ART ASHBURTON STROLLERS Centre, Park Street. GALLERY. CLUB. 10am Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Lake Alexandrina, Tekapo. All ASHBURTON BAPTIST Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street welcome, phone Jenny 308 6862. CHURCH. Methven. Meet Ashburton Courthouse, Morning worship, all welcome, 67 1pm - 3pm Baring Square West. Cass Street, Ashburton. ASHBURTON AVIATION 8am 10am MUSUEM. ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN Static displays, collection of CHURCH. CHURCH. aircraft and memorabilia on Holy Communion, Park Street. Holy Communion, Park Street. display. Ashburton Airport, 9.30am 10am Seafield Road. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN 1.15pm Worship service led by Rev CHURCH. WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Henry Mbambo. 48 Allens Road, Holy Communion, please note Golf Croquet doubles, new players Allenton. services are only being held at welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, 9.30am Tinwald on the 2nd and 4th Philip Street. ASHBURTON METHODIST Sunday of each month. Thomson 5pm ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Street, Tinwald. CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Morning worship with Rev 10am Street. Heather Kennedy, Paterson’s HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN 5pm Chapel, corner East and Cox PARISH. ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN Street. Morning worship at Thomson CHURCH. 10am Street led by Rev Johanna Warren. Holy Communion, Park Street. ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN All welcome, 127 Thomson Street,

MONDAY, ENCOUNTER AND THE ART and Intermediate level from GALLERY. 3.30pm - 4.30pm. Instructor OCTOBER 5 Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Annette Fyfe 0274 813131. Tinwald 6am Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Hall, Grahams Street. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Methven. 1.15pm Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in 10.30am ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. COMMUNITY WALKING Association Croquet, Allenton 9am GROUP. Sports Club, Cavendish Street. Meet and walk from the Hockey 4pm - 7pm ASHBURTON VETERANS pavilion, Walnut Avenue. GIRL BRIGADE. GOLF. 1pm - 3pm For meeting enquiries please ring Facebook, Ashburton County ASHBURTON AVIATION 308 5409. Ashburton Baptist Veterans Golf Association. MUSUEM. Church, Cass Street. Ashburton Golf Club. Static displays, collection of 6pm 10am - 3pm aircraft and memorabilia on ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. 206 CLUB AGE CONCERN. display. Ashburton Airport, Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in Join us for a fun day filled with Seafield Road. hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. activities for the over 60 years. For 1pm - 4.30pm 7pm - 9.30pm information phone Age Concern THE MID CANTERBURY R AND R LINE DANCING 308 6817. Seniors Centre, 206 LINEDANCERS. ASHBURTON. EDUCATION Cameron Street. 1pm - 2pm. Beginners learn to Upper Improver/Intermediate 10am - 4pm Line Dance, following on to easy weekly line dance class. Balmoral NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE Intermediate 2.30pm - 3.30pm Hall, 240 Cameron Street.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 308 6817. Seniors Centre, 206 ASHBURTON AVIATION To avoid overcrowding, or the likelihood TUESDAY, Cameron Street. MUSUEM. of overcrowding, the board of Ashburton 12.30 pm OCTOBER 6 10am - 4pm Static displays, collection of aircraft ntermediate School has been asked by Wednesday, 28 October 2020 NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE and memorabilia on display. the Ministry of ducation to implement an 9am ENCOUNTER AND THE ART Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. Waitaha Primary Health Board Room enrolment scheme. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Children’s Holiday Programme for GALLERY. 1.15pm Level 1, 567 Wairakei Road, Burnside, nder this scheme, we are proposing that 5 to 12 year olds running 6, 7 and 8 Open for viewing. Mt Hutt WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Christchurch students will be enrolled if they live within October. Gold coin donation. 48 Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street Golf croquet handicap range, 6 (Lunch is provided between 12.00 and 12.30 pm) the home one described on this web page Allens Road. Methven. to 8 and 9 to 16 singles. Waireka httpssites.google.comashinter.school.n 9.30am 12pm - 2pm Croquet Club, Philip Street. Agenda aisesdraft2020home ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE 3pm - 4.30pm 1. To receive and adopt the Chair’s Report, The proposed enrolment scheme, which Walking group meets outside ASSOCIATION. R AND R LINE DANCING Financial Statements and Auditors Report for includes a precise description of the home church. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. Signing service, no appointments ASHBURTON. zone, may be viewed at the school offi ce the year ended 30 June 2020. 9.30am necessary and no charge, available Weekly intermediate line dance where copies of the scheme are also 2. Any other matters of general business MID CANTERBURY NETBALL. Tuesday and Fridays. Community class. M S A Social Hall, Havelock available. brought before the Annual Meeting. Walking netball is back, $2. E A House, 44 Cass Street. Street. Networks Centre, River Terrace. 1pm 3.30pm - 5pm Please note: The enrolment of outofone students is governed by the provisions of the ducation 9.30am - 4pm STEADY AS YOU GO FALL ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Copies of the financial statements and PREVENTION. Toys to hire, the Triangle, 106 Act 18. ASHBURTON MENZSHED. auditor’s report will be available for inspection For men of all ages and abilities, Otago Medical School gentle Victoria Street, look us up on at Waitaha Primary Health office, f you have any feedback on our proposed join us for a cuppa. 8 William exercises designed to strengthen facebook - Ashburton toy library. PO Box 14 021, Christchurch 8544, from 28 one, please contact us via email at Street. muscles and improve balance in 7pm - 9pm October 2020 principalashinter.school.n by Friday 23 9.45am a supportive environment. Age MID CANTERBURY October, 2020. WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Concern Ashburton 308 6817. St BADMINTON CLUB. MEETINGS, EVENTS MOTORING Golf Croquet handicap singles, Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, New players welcome, rackets new players welcome. Waireka Main Road, Rakaia. available. E A Networks Stadium, Artist NGAIO McKEE WHEEL alignments at Croquet Club. Philip Street. 1pm - 2.30pm River Terrace. Introduces her Exhibition ‘80 great prices. Maximise the Buying or selling a PLUS’ at Ashburton Society life of your tyres with an property? 10am - 3pm R AND R LINE DANCING 7.30pm of Arts Short Street Studio alignment from Neumanns 206 CLUB AGE CONCERN. ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON TABLE TENNIS. Doors open 1pm Sat 26 Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Call the Guardian Join us for a fun day filled with Weekly beginner line dance class. All ages and abilities welcome each September to 4th October Street. Phone 308 6737. 307 7900 today or your real estate activities for the over 60 years. For M S A Social Hall, Havelock Street. Tuesday, some bats available. M S daily veiwing advertising requirements. information phone Age Concern 1pm - 3pm A Havelock Street. from 11am - 4pm Trades & Services To place a Trades & Services ad, call 307-7900 or email [email protected]

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BIRTHS DEATHS DEATHS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SCOTT, Malcolm George DAWSON, Diane Mary – Daily Diary 2020 (Scotty) – On October 2, 2020 at On October 1, 2020. Passed Ashburton Hospital. Dearly WEDNESDAY, ASHBURTON MENZSHED. Concern Ashburton 308 6817. away peacefully at Radius loved and devoted wife, soul For men of all ages and abilities, Buffalo Lodge Hall, Cox Street. Millstream, Ashburton, aged mate and best friend of OCTOBER 7 join us for a cuppa. 8 William 1.15pm 93 years. Dearly loved Tony. Loved and cherished 6am Street. ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. husband of Jean. Loved mother and mother-in-law of ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. 10am Association Croquet, Allenton father and father-in-law of Amanda and Jonathon Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN Sports Club, Cavendish Street. Andrew, Val, and Myles and Ackroyd, Curtis and Glenda hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. CHURCH. 1.15pm Marie and loved Grandad of Dawson, and Nicholas. 9am Holy Communion, Park Street. WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Michelle and Rodney, and Much loved Gran of 10am - 3pm. Golf Croquet doubles (30 minute MILLER, Edna Florence – ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Thomas; Harry, and Maddie, Annalise, Rosara, Bella, Children’s Holiday Programme for WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. games), new players welcome. BENNETT – and great Grandad to Skyla, Ewan, Cameron, Nick and Mark and Lisa (nee Copland) Jarvis and Asher. Dearly 5 to 12 year olds. Running 6,7 and Association Croquet, Tasmanian Waireka Croquet Club, Philip and Van. Messages to the loved sister and sister-in-law Dee, and Duncan and their 8 October. Gold coin donation. 48 doubles, new players welcome. Street. are thrilled to announce the Scott Family, c/- PO Box families would like to thank late arrival of Alex Roy of Marion and Stuart Reid Allens Road. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip 1.30pm 472, Ashburton 7740. friends, relatives and STEADY AS YOU GO FALL Bennett on September 16, (Australia) and loved aunt of 9am - 3pm Street. Special thanks to the staff of Alister and Robert Reid. neighbours for their kind ASHBURTON AVIATION 10am - 3pm PREVENTION. 2020, weighing 7lb 12oz. A Radius for their loving care expressions of sympathy wee brother for Ryan, Trent Loved daughter of the late MUSUEM. 206 CLUB AGE CONCERN. Otago Medical School gentle of Malcolm. A service to Ethel and Wilfred Smyth, and during our recent sad loss. Static displays, collection of aircraft Join us for a fun day filled with exercises designed to strengthen and Luke. Special thanks to celebrate Malcolm’s life will Special thanks for all the Anna Campbell, Hannah special friend of Suzanne. and memorabilia on display. activities for the over 60 years. For muscles and improve balance in be held at our Chapel, cnr Special thanks to Dr Penny cards, phone calls, flowers, Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. information phone Age Concern a supportive environment. Age Bowden and the team at East and Cox Streets, food and e-mails which 308 6817. Seniors Centre, 206 Concern Ashburton 308 6817. Ashburton Maternity. Holdaway and the amazing 9.30am Ashburton on TUESDAY, staff at Ward 1, Ashburton made our loss easier to bear. STEADY AS YOU GO FALL Cameron Street. Buffalo Lodge Hall, Cox Street. DEATHS October 6, commencing at Hospital. Messages to the A special thanks to Doctors PREVENTION. 10am - 4pm 2pm 2pm, followed by private Dawson Family, c/- PO Box and staff of the Wanaka Otago Medical School gentle NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE MSA Garden Club. McNAMARA, Dorothy Mary cremation at the Ashburton 472, Ashburton 7740. A Medical Centre and the exercises designed to strengthen ENCOUNTER AND THE ART Speaker Jenny Baker, plant (nee Robinson) – Crematorium. service to celebrate Diane’s Dunstan Hospital. You were muscles and improve balance in GALLERY. exchange and afternoon tea. MSA On Thursday, October 1, life will be held at our all so kind and a supportive environment. Age Open for viewing. Mt Hutt meeting room. Havelock Street. 2020 at Lister Home Chapel, cnr East and Cox understanding during the Concern Ashburton 308 6817. St Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street 6.30pm - 9pm Waimate. Dearly loved wife Streets, Ashburton on times Edna spent in your Davids Union Church, 48 Allens Methven. THE MID CANTERBURY of the late Gerald and WEDNESDAY, October 7, care. Special thanks to the Road, Allenton. 10.15am LINEDANCERS. beloved mum of Maureen. commencing at 1.30pm Wanaka St John Ambulance 9.30am ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. 6.30pm - 7.30pm Beginners learn Loved daughter of Andy and followed by interment at the for their prompt service and STEADY AS YOU GO FALL Golf Croquet, Allenton Sports to line dance following onto easy Doll Robinson (both Ashburton Seafield Lawn care over a number of call PREVENTION. Club, Cavendish Street. intermediate level, 7.30pm - 9pm. deceased). Loved sister and Cemetery. For anyone outs. Special thanks to the Otago Medical School gentle 10.30am Instructor Annette Fyfe 0274 813 sister-in-law of Noreen and wishing to view the service Rev Douglas Bradley for his exercises designed to strengthen STEADY AS YOU GO FALL 131. Tinwald Hall, Graham Street. 7pm - 9pm the late Jock Gaul, Wendy SHEARER, Riki Graham – online, go to compassion and guidance. muscles and improve balance in PREVENTION. and the late Jack Robinson, On October 1, 2020 at www.patersonsfunerals.co.nz, Also special thanks to Affinity a supportive environment. Age Otago Medical School gentle ASHBURTON UKELELE CLUB. (Waimate), Gavin and Ashburton, aged 85 years. Funeral Notices and click on Funerals for their Concern Ashburton 308 6817. 48 exercises designed to strengthen Weekly club night, Savage Club Jenepher, Bill and Molly, Loved husband of the late Diane’s notice for the link. professionalism. Please Allens Road, Allenton. muscles and improve balance in Hall, Cnr Cox streets and William Keith, Ken and Pat Robinson Loraine. Loving father and accept this as a personal 9.30am - 4pm a supportive environment. Age Street. (all deceased). Loved aunty father-in-law of Shelley and acknowledgement. of all her nieces and Gerry, and Rhonda and a nephews. At Dorothy’s loved Grandad and great request a private service will Grandad and best friend of FUNERAL Please note all late death be held. Lorraine. A special thank you notices or notices sent FURNISHERS R.I.P. to the staff at Princes Court outside ordinary offi ce for their loving care of Riki. MASTER hours must be emailed to: Messages to the Shearer MONUMENTAL MASON family. c/- 87 Eton Street, [email protected] Ashburton 7700. At Riki’s E.B. CARTER LTD to ensure publication. request a private cremation For all your memorial will be held. requirements To place a notice during New headstones and designs offi ce hours please contact Canterbury owned, Renovations, us on 03 307 7900 McNAMARA, Dorothy Mary locally operated Additional inscriptions, (nee Robinson) – Cleaning and Concrete work for more information. Loved daughter-in-law of the Patersons Carried out by qualified tradesmen. Any queries please late David and Jane Funeral Services 620 East Street Ashburton contact 0800 (Methven). Loved sister-in - Phone 308 5369 ASHBURTON law of Hannah, Ellen and and Ashburton or 0274 357 974 Billy Stack, Jean and Dave Crematorium Ltd [email protected] (0800-274-287) Ponsonby, Peg and Ron NZMMMA Member Taylor, Charlie, Eva and Rex Office and Chapel Cubitt (all deceased). Corner East & Cox Loved aunty of all her nieces Streets, Ashburton Birthday Greetings and nephews. R.I.P. Ph 307 7433

Skyla Midgley Happy 6th Birthday Skyla PRE- Have a wonderful day ARRANGE Love you to the moon and back YOUR XOXO Mum & Dad WISHES Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and FOR PEACE under only. Free birthday greetings must be received 18-22 Moore Street, Ashburton at least two working days before date of insertion 0800 263 6679 | 027 637 1229 OF MIND otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our www.memoryfunerals.nz Jo Metcalf level 3 office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper. Saturday: Fine and warm with some high Sunday: Fine and warm with NW. Some Monday: Fine and warm. Northerlies. Ashburton Weather cloud. Northwesterlies developing in the cloud from afternoon with a southerly morning. MAX 22 MIN 12 change. Winds dying out at night. MAX 23 MIN 8 MAX 23 MIN 9 Midnight Saturday Canterbury Plains Canterbury High Country Readings to 4pm Friday Saturday: Fine and warm with some high cloud. Saturday: Early rain about the divide, then a few Ashburton Methven Christchurch Timaru Temp °C Airport Airport Airport Northwesterlies developing in the morning, strong showers. Mainly fine elsewhere. Wind at 1000m: Maximum 20.7 16.3 22.1 21.2 and gusty in exposed places. Northwesterlies rising to severe gale 100 km/h at Minimum 2.1 9.1 0.4 0.6 times. Wind at 2000m: Northwesterlies rising to severe Grass min -2.9 – -4.0 – Sunday: Fine and warm with gale northwesterlies. gale 130 km/h at times. Freezing level: Rising above 24hr Rain mm 0.0 – 0.0 0.0 Some cloud from afternoon with a southerly change. 3500m. Month to date 0.0 – 0.0 0.0 Wind km/h N 39 – W 35 NE 26 Winds dying out at night. Sunday: Occasional rain about the divide. Mainly Strongest gust 3:08pm – 3:33pm 3:27pm Sun hrs on Thu 11.7 – 12.0 – fine elsewhere. Wind at 1000m: Severe gale Monday: Fine and warm. Northerlies. Month to date 11.7 – 12.0 – northwesterlies 100 km/h, easing to 60 km/h in the afternoon. Wind at 2000m: Severe gale Tides, Sun and Moon A ridge is slow moving over the upper North Island Around The Region northwesterlies 130 km/h, easing to gale 80 km/h in Saturday Sunday Monday Ashburton while strong westerlies affect the South Island with Saturday Sunday Monday the afternoon. Freezing level: Lowering to 3000m for H 5:28am 5:45pm 6:06am 6:22pm 6:46am 7:01pm Mouth fronts rushing across the far south. A ridge lies a time. L 11:37am 11:54pm 12:17pm 12:34am 12:59pm Christchurch 22 12 24 7 24 12 Rakaia over New Zealand on Sunday and Monday, with a H 5:35am 5:51pm 6:17am 6:32pm 6:59am 7:15pm Darfield 19 13 21 9 21 11 Mouth L 11:46am 12:06am 12:27pm 12:46am 1:08pm stationary front affecting the far south. This front Monday: Rain about the divide. Fine elsewhere. Gale Rangitata H 5:12am 5:29pm 5:50am 6:06pm 6:30am 6:45pm moves north over the South Island on Tuesday, Lake Coleridge 16 11 18 9 19 8 northwesterlies in exposed places. Mouth L 11:21am 11:38pm 12:01pm 12:18am 12:43pm and weakens over the North Island on Wednesday, Methven 18 12 21 10 20 9 SUN PROTECTION ALERT Data provided by NIWA followed by an unsettled southerly flow. Rakaia 18 14 22 9 22 12 7:00am 7:45pm 6:59am 7:46pm 6:57am 7:47pm PROTECTION REQUIRED :45 :50 Timaru 22 10 22 6 24 7 Whatever your skin colour 10 am– 3 pm 8:50pm 7:53am 9:51pm 8:14am 10:53pm 8:37am last qtr new first qtr full For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2020 Compiled by Oct 10 Oct 17 Oct 24 Nov 1 36 Ashburton Guardian Saturday, October 3, 2020 Real Estate New Zealand Just

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