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District water supplies could find al household on a rural scheme This would see all local author- themselves connected to a giant with their own treatment system ities effectively hand over their treatment plant that will ensure might be a better option. water assets and their manage- their drinking water meets the That idea had been explored, ment to a very small number of highest possible health stand- Guthrie said, but it would still government managed clusters. ards. put significant responsibility on The change is driven by the Have- As the Ashburton District the council. The water delivered lock North water contamination Council looks at ways to meet the to each of those treatment points issue which led to a raft of tough- tough new compliance standards would still have to be guaranteed er drinking water standards. required by the Government’s high quality and if it wasn’t the Because there was so much Three Waters Reform, solutions council would be liable, he said. uncertainty around the future of need to be found for quality and The timing of the budget and drinking water supplies’ owner- supply issues for Methven, Meth- the amount of work still to be ship, councillors decided to push ven/Springfield, Montalto, Mt done on the super plant meant any work on membrane schemes Somers and Mayfield consumers. the council had no option but to out to years two and three in the And one of those options could build the membrane plant costs long-term plan and leave only be developing a super treatment PHOTO GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO into its budget. enough money in for planning plant on a site between Methven Currently the council has and research costs in next year’s and Ashburton that would see ply and could come with a similar schemes, but a super plant could budgeted to spend $14 million on budget. water treated and then piped to price tag, he told district council- see Mayfield also able to hook four membrane treatment plants This will allow council staff those rural areas, council assets lors on day two of this year’s long- into the new supply. for rural water supplies over the time to complete their investiga- manager Andrew Guthrie says. term plan budget discussions. “We’ve done some desk-top next three years. tion into the viability of the super The super treatment plant The current plan is to construct calculations and they suggest it The issue of finding the right treatment scheme. could be a viable alternative to membrane treatment plants might cost less or be compara- supply options for the district A report on the super treat- the membrane treatment plants for Methven, Methven/Spring- ble,” Guthrie said. was complicated by the Three ment scheme will be completed planned for each individual sup- field, Mt Somers and Montalto The super plant would have Waters Reforms and the possi- by May. Just call me Trevor By Malcom Hopwood going to stop?” way only to northbound traffic “It’s summer, it’s when they do while part of the work is taking I’m a District Council cone. Call the work. They don’t like being place. Detours will be in place. me Trevor, Trev for short. out in the cold.” Several of my clones will do that, I’m particularly busy around You’ll have to get used to me in Trevor Junior and his team. Ashburton at the moment. Too East Street. I’m part of the two- While that’s happening, I’m a busy. You’ve seen me far too of- year streetscape revitalisation bouncer. I bounce. I’m keeping ten in East Street and I’ll be there project. It’s already transformed motorists away while new kerbs, for a few months yet. But I’m all- Cass and Tancred Streets. That’s gardens and footpaths are in- round town, in Cameron Street, council-speak. They’ve told me to stalled. It’s all part of revitalising Elizabeth Street, Burnett and say there’s wider footpaths, new East Street. 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By Sue Newman

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An attempt by three Ashburton District councillors to strip the district’s economic service of funds, failed during the second round of discussions on this year’s council budget. Councillors started discus- sions with a potential 8.27 per cent rate rise on the board for the 2021/2022 year and are working their way through each area of expenditure, line by line as they seek to make cost sav- ings. For councillor Angus McK- Susie Nordqvist ay, the answer was simple – cut $100,000 from the economic de- velopment’s salary budget and remove the $25,000 that was tagged as “international” costs while New Zealand’s borders Nordqvist’s were closed. Instead of cutting wages, new role why not cut promotional costs, Rodger Letham said. Mid Cantabrian Susie Nordqvist The $133,000 in this budget will step into a new role at the line funds a range of commu- end of the month when she be- nity events such as Light up comes host of TVNZ 2’s A Current the Night, the Employment Ex- Affair. change and several other Christ- Letham suggested councillors to name just a few and we have council is supposed to be do- An experienced journalist, mas type events. needed to have a philosophical existing levels of service we’re ing,” he said. Nordqvist has an impressive line- discussion on what it was the committed to and we have to Service delivery manager Ste- up of roles behind her in newspa- council actually did so they un- work out the resources we need ve Fabish said that cutting staff pers, online and in broadcasting derstood at budget time what to deliver those. costs in economic develop- – most recently as the presenter costs could be removed without How do we deliver the levels of ment would have an immediate and producer of Newshub Live at actually affecting the services it service you and the community impact for the community, as 4:30pm. delivered. expect if the resources needed to there would be events and pro- A Current Affair will bring Budgets were built by senior do that are greater than what’s grammes that would have to be viewers the latest in local and in- staff and the executive team acceptable?” canned. ternational consumer affairs, en- based on what the council need- While it wasn’t up to coun- Rather than picking on just tertainment and real-life stories ed to deliver to meet the com- cillors to decided who was and one area of the council, it would for everyday New Zealanders and munity’s stated wishes, chief ex- who was not employed by the be better to ask staff to make a Nordqvist is looking forward to ecutive Hamish Riach said. council, John Falloon said he wage saving across the entire the challenge. “And we have an im- was keen to see councillors vote business, Leen Braam said. “I’m thrilled to be starting the mense array of legal to reduce overall costs in eco- When it went to a vote, only New Year with a new show on obligations that nomic development by 15 per Falloon, McKay, Lynette Lovett TVNZ 2,” she said. include cultural, cent. and Stuart Wilson were keen to “Current affairs has been a part social and eco- “I’m not happy with this part see economic development’s of my life for as long as I can re- nomic areas of the council because it just budget become a target of their member, and I can’t wait to begin keeps growing and growing and drive to cut next year’s rate in- this new chapter with A Current they keep applying for more po- crease. Affair. sitions that are getting further Budget discussions are likely “I’m looking forward to sharing and further away from the work to continue into next week. the show with New Zealand audi- ences.” Joining Nordqvist on the show will be the popular Matty McLean Above – Cutting costs in economic development would impact on community events such as Light up the – best known for his roles on Night. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Breakfast. He will be the show’s local reporter. Left – Hamish Riach The show premiers on Sunday, January 31 at 7pm on TVNZ 2.

4 NEWS Ashburton Guardian Friday, January 22, 2021 Mountain bike clubs bid for council recognition ton River, using volunteer labour, John Low was keen to see the end of the rail overbridge. By Sue Newman But volunteers were becoming footpath extended on Lagm- “Getting to the domain the mu- [email protected] burned out by the amount of hor Road and for this to con- seum and the art gallery is a case maintenance those tracks re- tinue along Tarbottons Road to of taking your life in your hands A new walking and cycling strat- quired. meet the existing footpath at the and running. There’s no footpath, egy for the Ashburton District, While the club had about 300 eastern end. With a significant no crossing point that helps peo- virtually ignores a large group of members an average of about increase in residential develop- ple make that manoeuvre at all,” cyclists, mountain bikers say. 1400 a week used the track, Reid ment in that area, the roads were he said. Both Ashburton Mountain Bike said. well used by walkers, he said. With more people walking and and Bike Methven made a pitch In the early days of the track’s David Howden wanted three cycling and crossing from one to Ashburton District councillors development the council had cycle trails developed and pro- side of town to the other, safety during Wednesday’s hearings on given the club money for the moted – one around Ashburton, at the West Street side of the over- the Ashburton District Council’s project, but that stopped sever- another in rural Tinwald and a bridge had become a real issue, revised walking and cycling strat- al years ago and there were no third in the back country. The Price said. egy, to have their tracks recog- guaranteed funding sources now Ashburton trail had huge poten- “Obstacles that stop people nised as an important part of the other than taking a chance on re- tial for locals and visitors, and from walking and cycling need to district’s cycling network. ceiving grant money, he said. should be developed using rates be removed.” Almost 70 submissions were “We’re asking you to make a money, Howden said. He suggested a median island made on the strategy, about one commitment again, to partner David Howden Catherine Kilgour told coun- be installed on the highway to third of those from mountain bik- with us. If you were prepared to cillors she was concerned about provide a safe mid-way point, ers saying it did not recognise the commit to funding then we’d be Brown said. the shared cycle/pedestrian ways but said with no footpath at the huge contribution made by both prepared to take over other areas “I feel our asset is probably the that were being developed and end of the overbridge, work was clubs to develop tracks in Meth- of the walkway.” number one cycling attraction urged the council to ensure its also needed there to improve the ven and Ashburton that attracted Bike Methven was fortunate in in the district, and I don’t think new cycle stands were able to ‘landing area’. thousands of users each year. having a big team of volunteers there’s anywhere else in New accommodate bikes with larger Dan McLaughlin for the Meth- Ashburton club president to work on maintenance, but Zealand where you can ski and tyres. ven Community Board and Peter James Reid told councillors that like Ashburton, it wanted recog- mountain bike on the same day. Speaking for the Ashburton Cit- Garde for Methven Lions both club members had developed nition for the huge role it played This is about the facility being in- izens’ Association, Selwyn Price put the case for more work to be 11.5 kilometres of bike track, 2.5 in providing biking opportunities cluded in the strategy as part of a said there were two pinch points done on creating walking and cy- kilometres of walking track and for locals, tourists and as a host package of what Mid Canterbury for cyclists along State Highway cling tracks around the outskirts a skills park along the Ashbur- of major events, member Ricky has to offer,” Brown said. One, at Mitre 10 corner and at the of Methven.

DISTRICT COURT Alcohol prominent in latest offending The following people appeared He has five previous driving Tristan Mark Hawtin pleaded in front of Judge Tom Gilbert at while disqualified charges. guilty to an assault charge. It is the Ashburton District Court last Tahapehi told the judge that he alleged the man assaulted his Friday. had only ever been on a learner wife on the afternoon of January James Allan Bennett pleaded licence. 9. guilty on a charge of possessing a When considering the man’s The court heard that alcohol non-prohibited firearm. fate, Judge Gilbert believed “su- had been a factor on both sides The 31-year-old was found pervision would serve no pur- that day. with an old .22 bolt-action rifle pose” and that the man simply It was alleged Hawtin went to in a sleepout at his home on De- needed to stop driving. the garage around 1pm where cember 20. The man was sentenced to six his wife followed. An argument There was no ammunition months’ community detention broke out before Hawtin alleg- found, and the rifle was not used and disqualified from driving for edly punched his wife in the often the court heard. 12 months, backdated from his stomach. Bennett was convicted and dis- last offence in August. No medical assistance was re- charged and ordered to pay $130 quired and the court heard the court costs. Jonathan Mark Ross appeared incident was “out of character”. on a drink driving charge. The The man was sentenced to David John McCormick ap- 29-year-old Temuka man was six months’ supervision and peared on a drink driving charge. arrested on December 17 in Ash- ordered to complete couple’s It was the man’s fourth charge for burton after he was allegedly counselling. driving over the limit. He recent- found to be driving in the Ho- ly had completed a 30-day alco- of $249.69 to be paid to police. nine months’ supervision and tel Ashburton carpark on Race- A 32-year-old Ashburton hol rehabilitation programme Joshua Martin Williamson ap- was disqualified from driving for course Road. woman appeared on a charge of in Auckland and the judge was peared on a drink driving charge 12 months. Police carried out a breath test child assault. It was alleged the presented with correspondence and for possession of cannabis. where Ross recorded a reading woman struck her 10 -year-old from both the programme and The man recorded a breath alco- Rangi Wiari Tahapehi ap- of 577mg of alcohol per litre of son multiple times with an open the man’s employer. hol reading of 781mg per litre of peared on three counts of driving breath. palm between 2018 and 2020 af- McCormick was sentenced to breath. while disqualified and failure to He has two previous drink ter the child was interviewed. 120 hours’ community work, nine It was his fourth drink driv- answer bail charges. driving convictions dating back The woman was sentenced to months’ supervision and was ing conviction, however his first The Ashburton man was caught to 2013. He was ordered to pay supervision for six months and disqualified from driving for 12 in nine years, the court heard. driving a vehicle on June 19 and a $600 fine plus $130 court costs ordered to complete an appro- months. The man was sentenced to four 25 and again on August 17 after and was disqualified from driving priate course through proba- The judge ordered reparations months’ community detention, being disqualified indefinitely. for 12 months. tion.

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By Malcolm Hopwood

The Ashburton Festival of Pipe Band Mu- sic is moving with the times and so is or- ganiser, Derrick Cullimore. Cullimore, a former bandsman him- self, was on the committee that organ- ised the first festival 43 years ago and continues to be the driving force behind the spectacular event. However he’s made one concession. Cullimore’s agreed the 2021 festival should be changed from the last Sunday in January to Valentine’s Day, February 14, this year. Over the years the festival attracted up to a dozen pipe bands from Timaru to Rangiora with several from Christchurch however, in recent times, numbers have dropped. Cullimore surveyed the participants and found the date occurred too early in the year for several. So this year he’s rescheduled the event to take place the day after Ashburton commemorates Burns Night on Febru- ary 13. The weekend will be a celebration of everything Scottish. Six bands are taking part, two up from last year which is a positive trend for Cullimore. They include the Ashburton Pipe Band, McAlpine North Canter- bury, Timaru Highland, Scottish Society Christchurch and Caledonian Society, Christchurch. While, in the early years, the festival was a non-competitive gathering, now it’s become a sought-after event with tro- phies awarded to each of the grade win- ners. The Ashburton Pipe Band. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 270119-HM-0905 The festival begins at 12.30pm with a march from Elizabeth Street to outside For him, the sound of the pipes stirs nian heaven. their chosen numbers.” the Waireka Croquet grounds followed the blood. “We welcome as many people as pos- The event is free although, in good by each band playing their own selec- “There’s nothing in the world that sible to the event. They’ll love to see the Scottish tradition, there’ll be a bucket tion and medley at the Domain Picnic sounds like it,” he says. massed bands march and hear them play collection to defray expenses. Grounds. The performances will be And he and wife, Margaret, will know. judged by two well-known adjudicators They’ve been to the Edinburgh Festival from Christchurch. four times to hear the best. The winners of each of the grades will This year Cullimore is hoping the Ash- Direct Property Buyers be announced following the massed burton Pipe Band will be very competi- Honest. band display shortly after 4pm. tive. There’s been a resurgence of inter- WE ARE BUYING! Cullimore says the festival is important est in Mid Canterbury under Pipe Major, Trustworthy. for all the players. Leighton Terry, and the band now num- Local. • Cash buyers “It’s an opportunity to perform, to lis- bers 20 pipers and 12 drummers. • Hassle free ten to other bands, to be evaluated by the When they march in their Royal Stew- judges and to learn from the experience,” art kilt for pipers and Black Watch kilt for • Any property, any he says. drummers, Cullimore will be in Caledo- condition Call me for a free, • Fast settlement, no agent confidential and no fees, no open homes • We pay fair market price obligation appraisal. & we do it fast! Missing the point Mick Hydes Looking at selling fast? Residential Specialist We can help. A decimal point became an elusive thing in reserves account. 027 437 9696 Call us today 0800 810 810 a story in Wednesday’s Guardian. The amount in that account is $7.3 mil- 2019 [email protected] for a free appraisal or

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OUR VIEW A good time for a debate

By Matt Markham

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ords and reports of disagreement and Wsome heated discussion around the council table is never usually welcomed by the wider Ashburton District community – but perhaps on this week, each year, we make an exception. It’s budget time. And with mat- ters as important as what rates will be capped at and just where money is going to be taken from to ensure it’s not too big a hit on ratepayers’ pockets there is ar- guably no more important work undertaken in a council year. Because while throughout the year there are a number of key decisions made – rates, whether they be a rise or a fall, impact on everyone. Money often talks louder than anything and so often a council is judged on how much it requires its community to contribute to ensure the continued success of the district. So, disagreements and the odd councillor getting a little hot under the collar during delibera- YOUR VIEW tions should be welcomed. It shows, as it should be, that not everyone thinks in the same I was always greeted with a port. of a blessing at the start of the direction. Thank you cheery smile and a thorough Robyn Green project. Elected members will have I would like to sincerely thank check and efficient treatment I would suggest it was success- their various strengths and exper- the Ashburton District Health each day. ful due to detailed planning, ex- tise and, if any of those sectors nurses for their excellent care Their service enables people Waste pipe project pert management, skilled work- are under threat, then one could and kindness over the past to be able to recover in their I note that the waste pipe pro- ers and efficient machinery. only expect them to speak up and weeks. own homes where they are in ject across the Ashburton River I fail to see how a blessing is state their case against it. It enabled me to stay at home familiar surroundings and feel has been completed and it ran responsible for the success of God forbid the day when those after my operation and have comfortable. without hitch or incident, ac- this project. elected members sit down at Christmas with my family. Appreciate your help and sup- cording to the mayor, because Ian Rive a council table and there’s not a discussion, or an argument against a proposed decision. Dif- fering opinions and beliefs will make for a far more robust and LETTERS CONTACTS MEDIA COUNCIL stronger councillor team. Already this week I’ve heard comments about how it’s disap- EMAIL US/WRITE US News tips This newspaper is subject to the New Zealand Media pointing to see that there’s been [email protected] Call 03 307-7969 Council. disagreement while discussing ■■ Complaints must first be directed in writing to edi- various stages of the budget from PO Box 77 [email protected] people out in the wider com- After hours news tips ■■ If unsatisfied, the omplaintc may be referred to the munity. But I’d argue that the We welcome your letters [email protected] Media Council, PO Box 10-879, The Terrace, Welling- alternative has the potential to be ton 6143 or email a whole lot more damaging and and emails, but: tougher on the average member ■■ They should be of no more Advertising [email protected] of the Ashburton District. than 300 words. Call 03 307-7976 ■■ Further detail and an online complaints form are ■ We reserve the right to edit available at www.mediacouncil.org.nz There’s a lot of water to go ■ [email protected] under the bridge still yet. And or not publish. you could bet your last dollar that ■■ They must include your we’re not done with our elected name. We will only publish Classifieds members disagreeing with each under a nom de plume if a Call 03 3077-900 Write to us! other on things. But a good de- suitable case for anonymity [email protected] Editor, PO Box 77 bate is healthy. is made clear. So, let them debate, let them ■■ They must also include your argue from time to time and let address and phone number, Missed paper them disagree with each other. which will not be published. Call 0800 ASHBURTON It gives us the best possible 0800 274 287 chance of not being hit too hard Email us! in the pocket when it comes to editor@ how much we’ll have to pay in theguardian.co.nz rates. And at the end of the day – that’s really what matters to us most of all. Not how much the flash new building is going to Facebook us! cost nor how much it’s going to facebook.com/ cost to spruce up the Ashburton ashguardian CBD – but just how much it’s going to cost us. Friday, January 22, 2021 Ashburton Guardian OPINION 7 Finding my happy place f you’re reading this column, ever: “This is the best ever in the congratulations. whole world Dad”. I Don’t get too excited, you By Phill Hooper It’s those moments eh! haven’t won a year’s subscription OFF THE AIR Unfortunately, we don’t to the paper or a three -pack of take those moments on board Ginzu Knives, you’ve made it past enough. We are busy forging our the most depressing day of the way ahead in our careers or far year. too busy with our faces jammed The third Monday in January if you’re anything like me, you’ll in our phones. became a black day in 2005 when drag your sand wedge well to the That’s one of the great things Cliff Arnall was paid by a public left and long, fluff the next two about spending time in the relations firm to identify the most chips and then two-putt for a caravan at Rangi, the cellphone miserable date on the calendar double bogey. reception is very hit and miss, so in order to promote a vacation Is it the new air fryer you most of the time we don’t worry company. bought on sale and not only about our phones. The psychologist and self- saved yourself $200 because it I think if there’s one New Year’s styled ‘freelance happiness was on sale, but you’re now mak- resolution for me it would be to guru’ chose the date based on a ing the nicest chops you tasted stay right in the moment more pseudo-mathematical formula in a long time and in a fraction often. And drop 10 kilos. And Win involving the debt, work, moti- of the time it would take in the Lotto, just a couple of million will vational levels and time elapsed oven? be fine, I’m not greedy. since Christmas. Well, yes that does make you And read more books. And take Arnall has since admitted the happy, especially at the time more walks, probably with golf idea of a single most depressing when you’re hoeing into them clubs. And cook one new thing day was “not particularly helpful” and they’re almost crunchy on each week, probably in the air because it became “a self-fulfill- the outside, but yet so moist on fryer. And drink more water. And ing prophecy” and that achieving the inside. But that’s not the ‘RE- get more sleep. happiness and being less materi- ALLY’ happy that I was alluding But most of all live in the alistic was a year-round aim. to. moment. And stay on track when He said the third Monday in The answer is right under our writing my columns. January should instead be used noses, and no I’m not talking the Till next week to “get a bit of perspective” about two weeks’ worth of growth from Hoo Roo our own lives. the Christmas holidays. Phill Hooper Sounds like a bit of a back- It’s our kids. Whether it’s Happy! track there, Cliffy boy? hanging out and playing a game It got me to thinking however, of golf with Josh (I’m guessing Phill Hooper is the breakfast about what makes a person really the fact that I can still kick his host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio happy. arse helps with that ‘happy’). Or station. The views expressed in Is it bombing one down to the it’s taking Maddy for a ride on this column are his and do not Being able to spend time with our kids and family – it’s the source of spe- 90 metre out marker on a par the 4-wheeler at Rangi and her reflect the opinion of his employer cial memories. four at twilight golf? No, because telling you with the biggest grin or the Ashburton Guardian. Getting straight back into business hen we closed the book the Walking and Cycling Strategy these activities as attractive that are posted on the council’s on 2020 last month, we submission hearings and delib- and accessible as possible Facebook page and YouTube Wknew there’d be anoth- By Neil Brown erations. for the continued wellbeing channel. er big year to follow, and council ASHBURTON’S MAYOR Hearings are some of the best of residents. It concerns the Not only do they allow you to is jumping straight into it. parts about our consultations, future of our footpaths, shared see what matters are being dis- Councillors reconvened this as councillors can hear directly pedestrian and cycle spaces and cussed from the comfort of your week to kick off one of our from people about what they purpose-built facilities, so I was own home, but you can watch most important projects for the think of our proposals for the eager to hear residents’ perspec- them at a time that suits you. year – developing our 2021-31 whether you use local facilities district and ask questions. tives on our proposed plans. With a big list of projects and Long Term Plan (LTP). Budget like the EA Networks Centre, While not everyone who Next month, we will see issues facing our district this and LTP workshops are now drive the roads, pay rates, rent, makes a submission opts to the beginning of the council’s year, they are sure to be well under way which will help to get the kerbside rubbish and speak to their feedback at a new governance structure and worth a watch. finalise the draft plan ready for recycling service or visit the hearing, I can attest that each meeting schedule. We have done community feedback in coming resource recovery parks, or even and every submission is read away with the old committee The views, opinions, positions months. if you apply for grants for your and considered. So whether you structure and instead will be or strategies expressed by the LTPs are about deciding what community group. take the time to present your having fortnightly full council author and those providing com- projects and activities will be When the opportunity arises feedback at a hearing or not, meetings on Wednesdays. ments are theirs alone, and do funded in our district, and how to review the proposals for the please know that we value all If you can’t make it along to not necessarily reflect the views, they’ll be paid for. LTP, please make your voice feedback received. the Council Chambers to see opinions, positions or strategies Every person in this district count by having your say. The Walking and Cycling the meetings in person, take ad- of the Ashburton Guardian Co is affected by these decisions, On Wednesday, council held Strategy is all about making vantage of the livestream videos Ltd or any employee thereof

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Presentation Perfect 111A Thomson Street, Tinwald, Ashburton

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Immaculately presented, this spacious year-round comfort. storage. and sunny townhouse is a must-see. There are three double bedrooms with The grounds are a vegetable gardener’s The generously sized living area gets all- the master featuring an ensuite and dream with a tunnel house, undercover day sun and flows out to the awesome walk-in wardrobe. raised beds, and two large sheds. undercover patio area. The garage is sizeable with garage door Off-street parking for the caravan or Two heat pumps and an HRV create access to the yard and there is also attic camper.

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110A Eton Street, 17 Farm Road, 1/19 Tancred Street, 28B Philip Street, Hampstead Allenton Borough Allenton • Spacious interconnecting living • Entertainer’s kitchen • Friendly St Stephens Close • 2 good sized double bedrooms • Heatpump • Two large living rooms, alcove office • Large sunny open plan living • Large sunny lounge and updat- • Three bedrooms • 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms • 2 double bedrooms ed kitchen • Family bathroom • Private rear yard • Central to Supermarket, Church • Very private and sunny • Well maintained and town amenities • Single garage, internal access Deadline sale: Deadline sale: Offers over Offers over $439,000 Offers over $660,000 Offers over $334,000 $355,000 Debbie Boon Helena Ratten Helena Ratten Mark Williams 027 448 4006 027 457 7998 027 457 7998 027 442 2281

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35 Harrison Street, 31A Philip Street, 134 Elizabeth Avenue, 99 McMurdo Street, Allenton Borough Rakaia Tinwald • Situated in the heart of Allenton • 3 bedrooms, master has an en- • Immediate possession • 2 bedrooms • Spacious sunny living area suite and plenty of storage space • Modern kitchen • Open/plan modernised kitchen • 4 bedrooms • Open plan kitchen, dining, living • Spacious main bedroom with and living area • Large double garage • All bathrooms are tiled ensuite • Bath, shower, vanity, separate toilet • Heating is by heat pump • Heat pump • Very private landscaped grounds. Price reduction: Price: $599,000 Enquiries over $470,000 $350,000 Helena Ratten Mark Williams Roberta Counsell Mark Williams 027 457 7998 027 442 2281 027 228 7843 027 442 2281

56 Wills Street, 40 Elizabeth Avenue 1 Tranquil Place, 41 Brucefield Avenue Borough Rakaia Allenton Netherby • Architecturally designed • Central location • Modern brick and plaster con- • New modernised kitchen • Three living areas • Priced under GV struction • Large extension to lounge and • Four double bedrooms • Commercially zoned • 4 double bedrooms master bedroom • Three car garage • Possibilities endless • 2 living areas • 3 bedrooms • 3 car garaging • Separate laundry Enquiries over Enquiries over Offers over $990,000 $140,000 Price: $740,000 $325,000 Helena Ratten Roberta Counsell Helena Ratten Mark Williams 027 457 7998 027 228 7843 027 457 7998 027 442 2281 12

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58 Harrison Street, Allenton, Ashburton

Rich with character and subdivision potential. laden with opportunity, The classic character bungalow this substantial home with wood panelled entrance offers impressive space in way has a large living area 3 1 2 an exceptional setting just capturing plenty of sun. moments from Allenton Heating is by way of a Shopping Centre. compliant logfire and heat Deadline Sale: Set upon a 2800sqm of land pump in the living area and a Closing 4pm Thursday, with two titles and a 38m gas fire in the kitchen dining February 18, 2021 road frontage (approximately) area. the home’s Allenton address Three spacious bedrooms Hamish Niles will naturally attract families ensure there is room for the 027 435 6265 | 03 307 9176 seeking space, but will be family plus an office. pb.co.nz/AU81013 [email protected] equally attractive to developers Lovely indoor outdoor aspect PROPERTY BROKERS LIMITED in pursuit of a property with LICENSED UNDER THE REAL with a great barbecue area. ESTATE AGENTS ACT 2008

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Allenton 81 Creek Road Willowby 719 Boundary Road Hinds 2 Robert Street Ashburton 28 Grey Street

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Tidy family home A new lifestyle awaits Idyllic country town living Character and charm Get in quick to secure this tidy family home with great living space, a An opportunity has arisen for you to purchase this well presented 4.13 Ha From the moment you walk through the gate , you will be impressed with Here is a great opportunity for a new owner to put their stamp on this neutral colour scheme and plenty of outdoor space for relaxing, playing lifestyle property with stunning mountain and farmland views. this lovingly renovated villa. You are greeted with a lovely landscaped treasure located in a good spot close to town. This home boasts three or tinkering. With two large double bedrooms, master with a fantastic The double glazed three bedroom plus office home is heated by logfire garden including a water feature and pond. Decking that goes around the double bedrooms and a smaller single bedroom at the rear. The open walk-in-robe, this family home also offers flexible living options, with a and heat pump, has two living areas opening out to the private and house that gives you many entertaining areas. The kitchen and bathroom plan kitchen, dining and living areas are heated by a compliant large sunroom leading off the kitchen area which could be utilised as a sheltered outdoor area and a stylish kitchen with storage galore. have been renovated and the kitchen has an amazing island bench and a woodburner. A sliding door off the living gives outside access to a private second living, office. macrocarpa bar all ready to entertain. sunny yard.

For Sale Buyers $375,000+ For Sale Buyers $800,000+ For Sale Buyers $325,000+ For Sale Buyers $275,000+ View Thu 21 Jan 5.15 - 5.45pm View Sat 23 Jan 10.00 - 10.30am View Sat 23 Jan 10.00 - 10.30am View Sat 23 Jan 10.00 - 10.30am Sat 23 Jan 11.45 - 12.15pm Web pb.co.nz/AU80258 Web pb.co.nz/AU81275 Web pb.co.nz/AU79490 Web pb.co.nz/AU81530

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Hinds 83 Peters Street Netherby 9 Avalon Grove Ashburton 5 Park Lane Ashburton 86A Grey Street

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A lifestyle in town Family friendly home Dress circle location A perfect place to call home Plenty of room inside here with three large bedrooms, the kitchen/dining This home offers a relaxed, family lifestyle with the open plan kitchen, This Two Bedroom unit is north facing, located on the edge of Ashburton If you are looking for a house with a difference this could be the home for area also has an office nook off it. The spacious lounge opens out into a living and dining zone naturally providing the focus for everyday living. Domain - an extension to an already manicured garden. It has been you. From the moment you walk up to the door with the polished great conservatory. Plenty of room outside too with 2023sqm section, There is also a separate second living room which offers extra space for refurbished and includes underfloor heating, floor mounted heat pump, concrete feature wall which goes inside to create an entrance way to the excellent three bay shed and other outbuildings, two road frontages and the growing family or when guests arrive. The well-proportioned layout HRV and double glazing throughout. It is fully fenced with double garage, black and white theme with black detailing everywhere from light a fenced paddock for a sheep or two. hosts four bedrooms, separate laundry, two bathrooms, including master 1 bathroom/laundry. surrounds to kitchen sink and tapware. en-suite.

Deadline Sale closes 4.00pm Tue 9 Feb For Sale Buyers $595,000+ For Sale Buyers $420,000+ For Sale Buyers $590,000+ 2021 View Sat 23 Jan 11.00 - 11.30am View Sat 23 Jan 11.15 - 11.45am View Sat 23 Jan 11.15 - 11.45am View Sat 23 Jan 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU81241 Web pb.co.nz/AU80193 Web pb.co.nz/AU79311 Web pb.co.nz/AU81743

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Methven 307 Waimarama Road Ashburton 3/216 Walnut Avenue Allenton 177 Mitcham Road Rakaia 1971 Rakaia Highway

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Methven Lifestyle Paradise-3.56ha Prepare to be surprised Lifestyle Masterpiece Farm start or strategic purchase A complete lifestyle package that has instant appeal, located only 5km Conveniently positioned within easy walking distance to the Netherby This is a well-presented lifestyle opportunity that provides a unique This property offers a unique opportunity as a first farm, addition to an from the vibrant Methven township and all within close distance of Mt Shopping Centre, this updated two bedroom townhouse is a delight and environment for family, business base or home/farm stay existing dairy or arable farm or business investment. A well located small Hutt ski field, mountain bike park, Rakaia river and many outdoor you will be surprised how spacious and sunny it is. The kitchen has been accommodation that instantly appeals. Located a few minutes' farm with the potential for several farming options including calf activities. The vendors have developed a quality lifestyle property updated and has a rangehood and dishwasher and the updated drive-4km's from Ashburton in a favoured NW Ashburton lifestyle rearing/beef finishing, intensive arable, produce/feed sales or as dairy combining stunning mountain views, great shelter and privacy which bathroom contains a shower, vanity and laundry. New separate toilet address. Loving owners have developed the home, gardens and property heifer rearing/support. would be difficult to find better in the Methven area. with handbasin. into the complete lifestyle package.

Tender closes 3.00pm Thu 11 Feb 2021 For Sale Buyers $275,000+ For Sale Buyers $950,000+ For Sale By Negotiation View Sun 24 Jan 1.15 - 2.00pm View By appointment View By appointment View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AL81556 Web pb.co.nz/AU81730 Web pb.co.nz/AL80938 Web pb.co.nz/AL81141

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Rakaia 157 Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road Allenton 174 Racecourse Road Murray Young Chris Murdoch Greg Jopson Paul Cunneen Rodger Letham Hamish Niles 027 434 0942 027 434 2545 027 447 4382 027 432 3382 027 433 3436 027 435 6265

Rakaia lifestyle & income-1.214ha Where country meets town If you're looking for an affordable lifestyle property in the Rakaia area Situated in the highly sought after North West Ashburton Kirsty Clay Mel Perriton Karen McRae Leah Harrison Gemma Guild Paddy Strange Robert Harnett that you can simply move in and enjoy-then look no further. Located residential/lifestyle subdivision offering a rural feel with all the benefits of 027 308 7557 022 175 0780 027 436 4146 027 737 2489 021 901 882 027 491 5259 027 432 3562 close to Rakaia (1.5km) within commuting distance of Christchurch and town living. Close and only minutes drive or walking distance to schools, Ashburton. This is a well presented, tidy lifestyle opportunity that features medical centre, hospital and all Ashburton services and amenities. a solid 3-bedroom home, income potential from accommodation, large shed/storage & stables.

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This seven-year-old four facing living areas receiving bedroom home is like brand new! all day sun and opening out to Immaculate presentation with manicured grounds. 4 2 2 2 fully established grounds This modern family home offers amongst a beautiful garden all the features you would expect Offers setting. Securely fenced and with two living areas, master Over $568,000 private grounds provide the bedroom with en suite and walk- perfect setting for evening in wardrobe, four bedrooms, View barbecues. family bathroom with the Saturday, January 23, Clark McLeod Designed and built by Horncastle convenience of a separate toilet. 2021, 12.15pm - 12.45pm Phone 027 432 2194 homes providing north-west Inspection will impress. Web ID AUE2666465 MCLEOD REAL ESTATE LTD LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

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21 Pages Road, ALLENTON storage options. A smaller sized section which 4 Wilkin Street, TINWALD A large land holding of this scale and close is well planted is a gardener’s delight whilst Enjoy the established surrounds of a mature proximity to town provides plenty of scope relatively easy care. Early possession available. A truly unique property that has been in garden with this tidy three bedroom home. the family for over 75 years. for the astute buyer. Situated in a central westside location Situated on a full acre section (4047m2) Enquire for further information and viewing. amongst quality properties. This Oamaru with three street frontages offering great Stone home is warm and sunny with north development potential. facing living and warmth from some double 13 2 The dwelling is a category B listed heritage 25 3 glazed windows. Well designed with the building of local significance being a convenience of a separate laundry with former Presbyterian manse. additional house entry. A good sized double Offers over: $425,000 Web ID AUW2656487 Deadline sale: Closing Thursday, February 11, 2021 garage plus a garden shed provides plenty of View Saturday, 11.30am - 12 noon View Saturday, 10am - 10.30am Web ID AUT2638090

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18 Nixon Street, TINWALD the family is well catered for. An extra-large 12 Porter Street, NETHERBY This property is currently tenanted and the double garage ensures there is room for all tenants would like to stay, (current rent $350 Step inside this spacious home and you’ll be This red brick home will suit many, investors or the equipment. This lovely home is situated per week). amazed. With two living areas complemented first home buyers. on gorgeous grounds. The extra-large section by great indoor-outdoor flow and four Three bedrooms, open plan modern kitchen has the bonus of being in two titles and will bedrooms, this property will tick all the boxes. and living area, separate laundry and appeal to the most astute of investors as well An inviting and modernised kitchen along with bathroom, single garage. as discerning family buyers. the cosy dining area will surely be the hub of The yard is easy care and has fruit trees and 34 the house. The home i has the convenience of 2 vege garden. Close to Netherby Shopping 3 1 1 three bathrooms. Warmth abounds with two Centre and schools. heat pumps and a gas fire and partial double Offers over $595,000 Web ID AUT2523501 A fabulous opportunity to acquire an glazing. With ample storage throughout View Saturday, 10.45am - 11.15am investment. Offers over $335,000 Web ID AUE2640469

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45 Hepburns Road, ASHBURTON family to enjoy. Three-bay pole shed, one 34 Catherwood Avenue, ALLENTON 4 Houston Place ALLENTON being enclosed. Two main paddocks front and Are you looking for a lifestyle property in an Prominence, location and style in this well Ground floor presents a fantastic open plan back surround the house. Domestic and stock ideal location? Only two minutes drive to the designed two storey home with incredible kitchen/living/dining area with an impressive water bore. A well fenced and well sheltered town boundary, close to Allenton School and indoor/outdoor living and plenty of places recently renovated bathroom and laundry and productive block of land with baleage recently shopping centre. This home is 173m2, however to relax and unwind. This spacious home two good sized bedrooms. First floor contains harvested. You will be sold the instant you see don’t let this stop you from adding on. Three comprises three bedrooms, three bathrooms, two more bedrooms with a bathroom space the potential in this property. bedrooms, open plan kitchen and dining room, office and spa room plus five car garaging! that provides plenty of untapped potential. On Seldom is a home packed with so many top of this is a detached, double garage and separate lounge with log burner, heat transfer 3 1 2 system, separate laundry and a double garage. features. A beautifully presented property. shed adding further desirability. The house opens onto a deck outside the living areas with plenty of room for the whole By Negotiation Web ID ALW2599566 By Negotiation Web ID AUW2338164 Offers over $375,000 Web ID AUW2588122

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162 McMurdo Street, TINWALD Superb Mountain Views Peaceful Location SOLD

Racecourse Road, ASHBURTON builds and surrounded with some of Ashburton’s 177 Mitcham Road, ALLENTON finest homes. Stunning mountain views in a prime Situated on 8.7540ha of land, fully deer fenced, Racecourse Road location. General covenants for this subdivision will with a central laneway leading to the deer shed/ ensure standards are maintained to protect your So close to town amenities and just a short cattle yard facilities, this property has historically investment. The rear lots are to be accessed by walk to Allenton and so convenient that kids been used for fattening deer, cattle and lambs either sealed road or shingled accessway. could bike to school. and latterly used for ewes and lambs. Open plan Enjoy the peacefulness of rural living. The perfect modern kitchen with three living areas all having These sections benefit from town services balance of lifestyle choice. access to courtyards and gardens, five bedrooms including water supply and fibre connection. and three bathrooms plus hobby room/office. Generous sized lifestyle sections provide plenty Priced from $350,000 Enquire now for more of space suitable for the most adventurous information and to secure your new lifestyle Offers over $950,000 Plus GST (if any) Web ID ALW2631727 117 Grove Street, TINWALD 16

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AS070520 AS070520 AS070520 16 Thomas Street, Allenton, Ashburton

Located in a desirable Allenton Four generous bedrooms, location, this modern home master with ensuite. is beautiful, immaculate and Internal access double garage. easy care. Heat pump, HRV and a 4 2 2 2 Well designed with an open compliant fire. Deadline Sale: plan kitchen, dining and Easy access to create parking living area, as well as a sunny for a caravan, camper or 4.00pm on Friday, separate lounge which flows 29th January, 2021 trailer. (No Prior Sale) out to the private covered Modern homes are hard to deck and overlooks the large find! Call now. garden. Viewing: Tammy McDougall By appointment only PHONE 0274 727 535

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Tinwald 82 Wilkins Road

Price on Application View by appointment Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 [email protected] WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008 Opportunity for a desirable lifestyle

Larger 6,866sqm (more or less) residential section, and yet only 250 metres from the town boundary. Enough area to build your dream home and to graze a pony, lama, or desired pet. This section has been meticulously developed with a formed driveway, connected water and wastewater from the boundary plus EA fibre and copper from the section to road boundary. This very desirable section is quiet, private and must be viewed to be appreciated.

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Tinwald 67 Hinds Highway Ashburton Surrounds Winslow Willowby Road

Bare land opportunity Lifestyle opportunity plus

Bareland 8.0937ha (more or less) property with Asking Price $450,000 + GST (if any) Located just off State Highway One at Willowby and Asking Price $285,000 cattle yards and great building sites. This property View by appointment only 6km from Ashburton this 2.099 hectares (more View by appointment has its own well, developed for domestic, stock and Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 or less) bare land property with a developed well to Jon McAuliffe 027 432 7769 irrigation water. Irrigation consent to take 3.3 litres supply domestic and stock water offers a multitude [email protected] [email protected] per second which equates to 130.96m3 per day. of options. WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 bayleys.co.nz/5510980 bayleys.co.nz/5512964

Geraldine Leishman Road

Asking Price $3,595,000 + GST (if any) View by appointment Mike Preston 027 430 7041 [email protected] Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 [email protected] WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008 Pleasant Gully

Offered in two titles comprising 1,547.615 hectares in total, being Pleasant Gully 1,383.34 hectares and the Walker Block 164.2750 hectares. Properties with this scale and location are rarely available and offer numerous farming options including forestry, hunting, stand-alone or an add-on property. Approximately 24 kilometres from Geraldine, outdoor pursuits and recreational activities can also be considered as other income sources. This is the perfect spot to get away and enjoy the outdoors, with the 'Pleasant Gully Huts' offering accommodation with the comfort of a hot shower and toilet, and kitchen facilities.

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Methven Racecourse Avenue

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Mike Preston 027 430 7041 [email protected] Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 [email protected] WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008 Equus Park

Equus Park is Methven's newest neighbourhood, located on Racecourse Avenue between the racecourse and the northern boundary of the Methven township, with uninterrupted views of Mount Hutt and the Southern Alps. Offering premium land parcels in a highly desirable location, these sections are perfect for first home buyers, families looking for more space, or investors looking to build in a progressive town. Equus Park specifications: • ranging from 985sqm to 2,533sqm subject to survey • section prices start from $195,000 • Titles expected for sections April - May 2021 Located only a short distance from the Methven town centre.

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Methven 77 Racecourse Avenue Methven 29 Camrose Avenue

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This modern Japanese inspired two bedroom home Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) This is a classic home thoughtfully designed to Price by Negotiation has a feeling of relaxation and peacefulness from the 2pm, Tue 2 Feb 2021 maximise space and comfortable living. With four View Sat 11.30am-12pm or by appointment moment you walk through the gate. The open plan View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment double bedrooms, a family bathroom and an Maree Firth 027 542 1364 kitchen and living space opens out via stacker doors. ensuite, the home is well appointed and suited to a Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 Olé Wallis 021 0273 7307 range of lifestyles. bayleys.co.nz/5514193 [email protected] Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 bayleys.co.nz/5512448 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Methven 18 Barkers Road Methven 20 Barkers Road

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Set up as three bedrooms upstairs and one Price by Negotiation Traditional charm with this 150sqm, two storey For Sale offers invited over $410,000 bedroom downstairs, all with built-in wardrobes. View Sat 12.30-1pm or by appointment chalet style, three bedroom home that is ideally View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment Two bathrooms, open plan kitchen/dining/living Olé Wallis 021 0273 7307 positioned for privacy and convenience. Featuring Fee Ensor 021 705 014 space downstairs and a second lounge upstairs. An stunning exposed wooden beams and wall Maree Firth 027 542 1364 [email protected] easy-care lawn and a carport with a storage area. panelling. WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 bayleys.co.nz/5513852 bayleys.co.nz/5513762

Methven 18 Jackson Street Mt Somers 59 Pattons Road

Goodbye my love 4 1 1 1 Packed with potential 3 1 1 1

This adorable character villa is positioned to capture Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) Ticking all the boxes for the astute first home buyer Asking Price $299,000 the all-day sun on a quarter of an acre section. Open 2pm, Wed 3 Feb 2021 or investor looking for a project they can add value View Sat 11.30am-12pm or by appointment plan kitchen and living area with a newly installed View Sat 1.30-2pm & Wed 5.30-6pm to. Secure 896sqm section, 116sqm home with great Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fireplace, a heat pump and HRV system to keep this potential. Next door to the local store and close to Olé Wallis 021 0273 7307 [email protected] home warm. Methven and Ashburton. Maree Firth 027 542 1364 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 bayleys.co.nz/5514121 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 bayleys.co.nz/5513222

Mt Somers 55B Mt Jollie Street Ashburton Surrounds Alford Forest Settlement Road

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Are you looking to start your family tradition at Lake For Sale offers invited over $250,000 Defined by potential, this sprawling 15 hectare For Sale offers invited over Clearwater? This fantastic three bedroom Bach plus View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment (Subject to final survey) plot represents an $600,000 + GST (if any) a converted caravan has space for all the family. Maree Firth 027 542 1364 enthralling development opportunity in a favoured View by appointment With open plan living you can access the stunning setting of Alford Forest, just 15 minutes from the [email protected] Fee Ensor 021 705 014 views to the mountains via the sliding doors. town of Methven. WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 [email protected] bayleys.co.nz/5514126 bayleys.co.nz/5512283 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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Peace and tranquillity abound front of it with your favourite in this home. Set on a private drink. section surrounded by greenery The master bedroom with a this low maintenance coloursteel walk-in wardrobe and bathroom 3 1 2 1 home will be a pleasure to own. is located on the ground floor The open plan living, and kitchen level as well as the single internal is north facing and as such is access garaging and laundry. Price drenched with sunlight for most Upstairs sits two double By Negotiation of the day. bedrooms with a dual access The living area extends to the bathroom, the landing area is private and sheltered courtyard of generous size for an office or Rosa Dekker which holds the centrepiece of study area. Viewing Phone 027 465 5387 the property with the recently The home will appeal to buyers By appointment only Email [email protected] built outdoor flare fire and wanting to live in a great location, outdoor kitchen. You can cook or have this as the perfect pizza, smoke a brisket, rotisserie holiday home, lock and leave or bayleys.co.nz/5513947 a roast, or you could just sit in as a rental investment. WHALAN & PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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milestone he Monster reaches a signif- bearing the number 350,000 and was on the road a Ducati with a Superbike the Monster has changed, improved and icant milestone in its histo- delivered to the owner accompanied by chassis stripped of the fairings and all evolved from a technical and aesthetic ry with the delivery of the a certificate of authenticity signed by elements not strictly necessary. point of view, but without ever losing 350,000th model. Claudio Domeni- With the launch sight of its main goal: to be a fun-to-ride This is a Monster 1200 S cali and a sketch of The Monster is the biggest of the M900 bike for motorcyclists from all over the TBlack on Black, which Ducati CEO Clau- the Monster signed model, the first world and inspire new generations of dio Domenicali and the Director of the by the designer selling Ducati model of Monster ever, enthusiasts. Ducati Design Center Andrea Ferraresi Angelo Amato. all time, as well as the Ducati was able to From the legendary Monster 600, personally delivered to its owner, the The Monster is longest-serving motorcycle give rise to a new which opened the Ducati world to many Ducatista Sebastien Francois Yves Hervé the biggest selling segment of the young motorcyclists, to the second gen- De Rose. Ducati model of in the range motorcycle mar- eration with the 696 and 1100 models, Mr. De Rose, who ordered the Monster all time, as well as ket – the sports passing through the 4-valve versions, 1200 S from the Ducati dealer in Milan, the longest-serving naked – creating a up to the most recent 797, 821 and 1200, was invited to Borgo Panigale for the motorcycle in the range. bike that has represented a true bench- Monster represents an extraordinary occasion. Its legend was created in 1992 when mark for several generations. success for the brand and for the Ducati The bike was personalised with a plate the company had the intuition of putting Over the course of almost thirty years company. Friday, January 22, 2021 Ashburton Guardian MOTORING 23 Brawn to be wild

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By Bernard Egan Vehicles will be there from 9.00am with ly opened venue would well and truly be the thing. The advice offered to Ralph the first car heading away at 10.00am. “the New Hotel” or “Flash Ash”! was: “keep away from this new-fangled MOTORING WRITER Right from the early days the club’s Which for some it still is! machinery, your Model T would never Annual Rally has been a major event on John reported “The company was great treat you this unkindly!” n Saturday January 30, the their calendar. and the food, wine and music were all ex- Many people will remember and have Ashburton Vintage Car Club Recently while delving into his archives, cellent”. He went on to say “It wasn’t long fond memories of the late John Morrison. will stage its 52nd Annual Roger Hart found an article written by the before couples were taking to the dance A gentleman and a school teacher, John Rally. late John Morrison which was published floor and tripping the light fantastic”. was an early member of the Ashburton This year the Rally route in Beaded Wheels magazine, fifty years With one notable exception. Vintage Car Club, and his cars included a Owill see participants heading south from ago. Activities, like the Annual Rally, were Two cracked ribs prevented founding Ford and a Rover. Ashburton but there is an opportunity to mentioned. member and Club Patron, the late Ralph While those going in this year’s rally see the cars and chat with members be- As was a dinner and dance at the Hotel Crum, from getting on to the dance floor. won’t be dancing the night away after- fore they leave from the Vintage Car Club Ashburton. He had bought a new bulldozer, and wards no doubt as on rallies past they’ll on Maronan Road. Incidentally at the time the then recent- while admiring it he slipped and fell over have a lot fun along the way.

Picture perfect – Bernie and Diane Bradley’s Ford Jailbar truck in the village square.

The Harts’ 1937 Oldsmobile enjoying a bit of a rest in the shade.

arrhill was buzzing last Sunday They are just the third owners of their when lots of enthusiasts joined Ford, which has spent all its life in Mid Ollie Hurst for his “bit of a day Canterbury. out at the village.” Stuart and Anne Hart took the 1937 Olds- Everyone enjoyed taking mobile purchased by Stuart’s grandmother Bthe opportunity to mingle with other in 1938 back to the district, where their enthusiasts and see vehicles of all ages, impressive car spent its early days. shapes and sizes, which all looked perfectly There with family members and several at home in the quaint historic surround- of his Fords, it’s not the first time Ollie Hurst ings. has arranged a gathering at Barrhill, and we It wasn’t just cars at Barrhill Bernie and Diane Bradley travelled to certainly hope it won’t be the last. - the Nell family displayed their tractors. Barrhill in their 1947 Ford Jailbar truck. Thanks Ollie – it was a great day out. YOUR LOCAL HONDAHONDA YOURYOUR LOCAL HONDA PARTSPARTS && SERVICE CENTREPARTS & SERVICE CENTRECENTRE heels Week 2020 was a victim of Covid and we were robbed of the opportunity to enjoy this uniquely Ashburton celebration of all things wheelie. But – here’s the good news. WPlanning is well under way for Wheels Week 2021, which is scheduled to take place between May 1 and 16 this year. An iconic event-based around wheels, its wide ranging programme is one of the reasons Wheels Week has never lost its appeal. Over the years successive organisers have cleverly intro- duced new events while also “sticking to their knitting”. They are taking the same approach this year, and while many traditional, much enjoyed activities will be repeated, MALCOLM LOVETT 299 Havelock Str, Ashburton MALCOLM LOVETT 29903 308 Havelock 9109 Str, Ashburton the organisers also welcome new ideas, so if you have a AUTOMOTIVE LTD [email protected] 308 9109 suggestion please let them know. AUTOMOTIVE LTD [email protected] Friday, January 22, 2021 Ashburton Guardian MOTORING 25 A Blue Monday Special

n what is traditionally figurations. The bespoke exterior shade gloss black alloy wheels are the perfect the P300 and £71,450 for the P450. thought to be the most is reserved only for the F-TYPE Reims accompanying detail. The Reims Edition moniker is in- depressing day of the year, Edition, which becomes the second Jag- Inside, Reims Edition customers are spired by Jaguar’s sporting heritage, Blue Monday, Jaguar has re- uar in the series, following the XE Reims treated to a timeless Ebony/Ebony specifically the D-type’s maiden victory leased the perfect antidote: Edition late in 2019. interior combination, finished with the at the 12 Hours of Reims in 1954 which Othe F-TYPE Reims Edition. Other exterior enhancements include Interior Black Pack – gloss black door marked the start of a truly golden era in Finished in a striking French Racing the standard fitment of the Exterior switches, door handles, instrument Jaguar competition history, and went on Blue, it’s available only to UK custom- Black Pack, with gloss black side vents, cluster finisher and more. to influence all future Jaguar sports cars, ers, with just 150 units produced in Jaguar script and Leaper, and grille sur- All of these extras are included in the from E-type to F-TYPE. The E-type itself either P300 or P450 RWD Coupé con- round. A set of 20-inch five split-spoke F-TYPE Reims Edition price: £58,950 for celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.

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EQUESTRIAN Showjumping spectacular draws bumper crowds

By Adam Burns

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Hundreds of riders took over the Ashburton Showgrounds for a showjumping extravaganza last weekend. Numerous events were held for the two-day ESNZ Champion- ship Show, which featured strong displays from riders outside of the region with a sprinkling of local talent also enjoying a suc- cessful run. Chertsey equestrian star Kim- berley Bird was one of the big winners at the weekend, clinch- ing first on board Cera Cassina in the ESNZ and Wholesale Seeds Horse Grand Prix and fourth spot on Roxette ECPH. Bird and Roxette also gained second place in the WaterForce Open Horse 1.30-1.40m. Ashburton’s Luci Askin, rid- ing Flying Dutchman DHU, also completed a strong showing with third in the Cavalleria Toscana NZ and Hayden Mackenzie Con- tracting Ltd Horse Mini Prix. Zoe Shore and Quainton Lab- yrinth were also victorious with first place in the Tarbotton Land & Civil Open Horse 1.20m, add- ing to the weekend’s local suc- cess. More than 400 horses were in action during eventing at the Showgrounds, with 60 new yards built at the west end of the site for the weekend. Event convener Annette Scott said many event entrants who travelled to the region had been impressed with the quality of the grounds, indicative of the Ash- burton Showgrounds’ increasing reputation.

Right – MacKenzie Causer on Lord Axel GNZ (above) leaps the railings during Sunday’s event.

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MOBILE 16 54226 Spy Da Moment K M Cox 1 26075 Rollyourown R T May 7 77059 Pres The Belle J R Dunn 14 20141 The Player J R Dunn PACE $8,000 2600m 17:07 R3 AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE $12,500 1980m 2 9442 Kowhai Shadow S J Ottley 8 35011 Dark Horse N P Williamson 15 51424 Doff Your Cap R J Butt 3 87703 Doctor Steve R G Anderson 9 x8608 Sunny Glenis R G Anderson 1 90740 Koromiko Eyre R A Reekie 18:01 R10 FIRST DIRECT TAXIS MOBILE PACE $15,000 2 x9700 Laterintheday Shannon Manawatu 4 Simply Delicious K M Barron 10 36006 One Apollo R T May 1 71485 Sir Brigadoon B N Orange 1980m 21:26 3 00x00 Russian Express A N Edge 5 884 Jordy John Morrison 2 53432 Makasar Boy S R Mcnally R8 GARRARDS FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE 1 72507 Good On Ya Kiwi R D Holmes 4 39660 Dreaminsover Jo-Ann Buckland-Stevens 6 44 Sporty Celine G D O’reilly 3 4400 Stick Man T S Chmiel $17,500 1980m 20:32 2 30251 Ava Adore K M Cox 5 49972 Pete’s Dash C P Negus 7 00x95 Reggie Golightly 4 46022 Smooth Debate R T May 1 70681 Senorita Margarita J J A Young 3 1967x Chubby Checker B N Orange 6 23596 Superstar Legend B G White 8 9773 Bolzano R D Close 5 67973 Pay Me Visa R D Close 2 60x84 Silk R D Holmes 4 79630 Better Fly Craig D Thornley 7 20543 Ivana Legacy Megan Mcintyre 9 7x932 Daggy Lamb L F O’reilly 6 85 Donegal Carrickfin R L Houghton 3 11435 Swell Time M J Williamson 5 25314 Not Over J R Dunn 8 41790 Rocknroll Mama Blair Wilmott 10 2 Take A Hike R L Houghton 7 70985 Alexy J J A Young 4 63821 Lulu Le Mans M P Jones 6 56171 Nirvana Beach N P Williamson 9 0x145 Sport Mental Cheree Wigg 11 66320 Emma’s Boy R D Holmes 8 8893 Madame Frost K G Cameron 5 81035 I’mallaboutthebase S J Ottley 7 95543 Overarm T S Chmiel 10 44290 Rake Sheryl Wigg 12 6223 Still Truckin B N Orange 9 44700 Mighty Reactor M J Williamson 6 21592 Spellbound Korbyn Newman 8 16914 Le Tissier Scott Iremonger 11 96055 Royal Jester G A Cook 13 00x44 Lifes A Beach Sheree Tomlinson 10 19520 Vincent Van Gone G D O’reilly 7 62x76 Change Is Good John Morrison 9 1x14 Sweet Belle G D O’reilly 12 80000 Go Davey R J Sissons 14 8532 Serg Blanco 11 x2503 Diamond Edition J R Dunn 8 11212 Beyond Words T M Williams 10 2053 Invisible Girl J F Curtin 13 14500 Play Ball P A Wallace 15 40x93 Spikey Boy R J Butt 12 21002 Tasman Tempest S J Ottley 9 22276 Need You Now J R Dunn 11 75621 Pembrook’s Destiny M J Williamson 16 Franco Cornel T M Williams R2 WOODLANDS STUD MOBILE TROT $12,500 13 2076 Majorca Craig D Thornley 10 30541 Enchantee B N Orange 12 10 Makwala R D Close 1980m 17:38 14 9014 Ned Kelly Korbyn Newman R6 BACK ON TRACK BUFFET - 29TH JANUARY 11 1259x A Delightful Act R D Close 13 60837 Folklore K A Butt HANDICAP PACE $17,500 2600m 19:28 1 0x1 Light Of Da Moon R D Holmes R4 LAMB & HAYWARD MOBILE PACE $17,500 R9 HYDROFLOW HANDICAP TROT $15,000 2600m Matt Markham’s Addington Selections 2 0 Aristocrat K M Barron 1 39475 Mogul B N Orange 20:59 1980m 18:27 2 43112 Plutonium Lady S J Ottley Race 1: Ivana Legacy, Sport Mental, Rocknroll Mama, Royal Jester 3 0500x Unique Marshall 1 34215 Sweet Loress K A Butt 1 92292 Superfast Lad G D O’reilly Race 2: Spy Da Moment, Steel Dust, Sonoma Tyron, Miss Crazed 4 510 B K Merlot N P Williamson 3 21441 Laver G D O’reilly 2 72763 B D Yasothon R T May 2 77488 Shillelagh S J Ottley 4 29221 Belmont Major J R Dunn Race 3: Ned Kelly, Smooth Debate, Diamond Edition, Majorca 5 30336 No Fears J W Cox 3 x86x0 Mossdale Art Ben Hope 3 x523x Gil Favor P C Nairn Race 4: Cranbourne, Got You Covered, Longview Lady 6 1x419 Steel Dust T M Mcmillan 5 98844 Dadndave T S Trathen 4 4562 Midnight Assassin J Herbert 4 74112 Got You Covered J R Dunn 6 30365 That Alexander Guy R D Close Race 5: Still Truckin, Franco Cornel, Lifes A Beach, Daggy Lamb 7 1 Hurricane Hill R D Close 5 72461 Dhaulagiri T S Chmiel 5 150x5 Missucci B N Orange Race 6: Laver, Plutonium Lady, That Alexander Guy, Belmont Major 8 47091 Some Time J W Smith 6 90x21 Off The Edge J W Cox R7 SPECTATORS 2 4 1 BURGERS & PIZZAS MO- 6 0x010 Girls Let Loose Sarah O’reilly Race 7: One Apollo, Dark Horse, Pres The Belle, The Dominator 9 200 Crazy N Love Ben Hope 7 x4667 I’m Tough M J Williamson BILE TROT $20,000 1980m 20:00 7 34324 Prince Teka K G Cameron Race 8: Need You Now, Spellbound, Lulu Le Man’s, Enchantee 10 3180 Unique Rose B N Orange 8 45351 Longview Lady B N Orange 1 90574 Rachmaninov T J Grant 8 11 Excuse My French N P Williamson Race 9: B D Yasothon, Doff Your Cap, The Player, Superfast Lad 11 46092 Sonoma Tyron G D O’reilly 9 1101 Cranbourne S R Mcnally 2 7410 Madeleine Stowe R D Holmes 9 15274 Clyde Craig D Thornley Race 10: Sweet Belle, Pembrook’s Destiny, Chubby Checker, 12 6x135 Rogie Falls S R Mcnally 10 15494 Arden’s Reality T M Williams 3 77750 Overzealous P J Davis 10 59051 Boyz Invasion M G Heenan Good On Ya Kiwi 13 44329 Majestic Chick T M Williams 4 30002 Splash Cola R D Close 11 80354 Phoebe Onyx T M Williams 14 44400 Luminosity J F Curtin R5 GARRY THOMPSON - FERNLAW MOBILE PACE 5 6450 Harrysul B N Orange 12 31092 Missalyssa M J Williamson BEST: Ned Kelly (Race 3) 15 1202 Miss Crazed M J Williamson $12,500 1980m 19:00 6 6142 The Dominator Craig D Thornley 13 51423 Rebel Kibbybones J C Hay VALUE: Spy Da Moment (Race 2) Friday, January 22, 2021 Ashburton Guardian SPORT 27

MOTORSPORT Sheldon’s super Silvia

By Adam Burns tention in his Silvia, finishing fourth after qualifying in 10th [email protected] spot. It was a motor racing mec- A perfect performance in per- ca at Teretonga between Fri- fect conditions. day and Sunday, with several Ashburton driver Sheldon other events including the Kneale completed an excel- OSCA Super Saloons, South lent display at Invercargill’s Island Formula 1600 and the Teretona Park at the week- 2K Teretonga Challenge. end, starring in the Drift However it was the Drift South Series Round 3 event. South Series which was Driving his Nissan Silvia touted as one of the more S13, Kneale clinched the fi- crowd-pleasing features of nal battle on Saturday over the weekend’s racing. Auckland’s Michael Thorley Kneale also secured the (Nissan Laurel) after edging best combined score in the Christchurch’s Dylan Ras- ranking battles. trick, who finished third. The fourth round of the Methven’s Ben Luff also championship is in Timaru scrapped his way into con- on February 20.

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NETBALL New netball initiative for newcomers

People who haven’t played be- ticipants wherever they wanted. contact with a club can be daunt- 5.15pm on the same days. camp and PDP sessions. fore, or who want to return after “We provide netball for all ages ing, so we want to try and make it Following on from the two free Anyone wishing to attend the time away from the game, are the and all abilities in Mid Canter- easier for people.” introduction to netball fitness free introduction to netball fit- focus of a new Mid Canterbury bury, so people might want to go She said Mid Canterbury Net- sessions, Mid Canterbury Netball ness sessions can either sign up Netball initiative. on and give walking netball a go, ball wanted to ensure that net- will be running a Fitness Boot- through the Mid Canterbury Net- Mid Canterbury Netball is or join a social team. ball was affordable and accessi- camp to help people get their ball website, mcnetball.co.nz, or running two free introduc- “But mainly it’s about giv- ble for all. fitness up to scratch ahead of just turn up on the day. tion-to-netball fitness sessions ing people an opportunity, and The introduction to netball the winter season, followed by a More information can also be in the lead up to the 2021 season hopefully getting a few people fitness sessions will be free, and Player Development Programme found on the Mid Canterbury to give people a taste of what’s re- who aren’t currently active, up there will be one for secondary (PDP). Netball website or Facebook quired to play the sport. and about and giving something school-aged players, and one for All will be run by Mid Can- page. The sessions will be held on a go,” Tasker said. senior players. terbury Netball’s new netball People can also go to the web- Mondays over the next two “If you haven’t played a sport The secondary school session development officer, Natalie site to sign up for the Fitness weeks, and Mid Canterbury Net- before or have had a big break will be at 4pm on Monday, Janu- Corbett, with a number of guest Bootcamps, which will begin ball centre manager Erin Tasker away, the prospect of starting out ary 25 and Monday, February 1, coaches or trainers brought in on February 15 and run over 4 said the sessions could lead par- and even just making that first while the senior session will be at to assist with some of the boot- weeks. Chummy on court

Netball’s local Subway Summer League returned to court this week where a dozen social and social competitive duels took over the EA Centre courts. Refreshed after the Christmas break, Wednesday’s series of fixtures ensured the seven week social league got under way in an entertaining fashion. Mid Canterbury Netball is set to trial evening sessions of Walking Netball for six weeks in term one. The game between the Detentionators (yellow bibs) and St Johns on Wednesday was one of the first encounters on court. PHOTO ADAM BURNS 200121-AB-2685. Puzzles28 PUZZLES andAshburton Guardian horoscopes Friday, January 22, 2021

Cryptic crossword Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker Your Stars 1234567 ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You’ll be like a magician today, “effortlessly” pulling off a spectacle. The real magician’s secret isn’t how the trick is done; 8 9 it’s the fact that it takes over a hundred hours of practice to execute five dazzling minutes. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): If there’s one thing to reliably

10 11 count on, it’s that people will behave in ways you do not prefer. And yet, you still believe that you’ll find the gems, get along and be happy. You’re right about that, too. 12 13 14 GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Your cosmic gift today is

15 16 17 a good one – tenacity – through which so much is made possible. The caveat is that 18 19 20 you must apply this ferocious drive only to your own projects. It’s too intense to share. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You’ve a playful, receptive energy for everyone you meet. Because 21 22 of this, most people soften and open up around you. Spontaneous connections are a reflection of your warmth. 23 24 LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): There are no perfect people. Good relationships are about accepting the ACROSS imperfections of people and appreciating 1. Light producer for a sporting contest (5) many ways that strengths and weaknesses 4. Being frenzied for losing heart with a caper (7) fit together. 8. Man at altar will tie up head of gunboat in retreat (5) VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You already know not to go to 9. What slighted person takes, unfeeling, topless with fury (7) the grocery on an empty stomach. Likewise, 10. 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ADULT HIRE Every day living here all of your life, come Local grown fresh food and GENERAL hire. and have a coffee and chat. produce, hot drinks. North End ENTERTAINMENT Birthday Greetings Mt Hutt Memorial Hall Lawnmowers, chainsaws, All welcome! of West Street car park. STUNNING, mature lady in concrete breakers, trailers, 160 Main Street, Methven Ashburton now. No texts. Child-friendly location. 9am – 12.30pm and more. All your DIY / party NZ Alpine and Agriculture Please phone 021 0275 9055. hire, call and see Ashburton Please contact Adi 027 220 The Ashburton Toy Library Encounter, Art Gallery and Hall U-Hire. 588 East Street. Liam Robertson 8791 or Sue-ann 021 679 348 to TWO Asian lady special, of Memories. 106 Victoria Street, the Triangle. Open Monday-Friday 7am Happy 10th Birthday register. good massage, excellent - 6pm; Saturday 7.30am Open for toy exchange. Liam!! 10am 10.30am - 12 noon service 1n/out calls. - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am - 9.30am - 12.30pm Phone 022 572 5823. 12.30pm - Phone 308 8061. Lots of Love from Mum, Every Tue and Fri Art Addicts www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz Dad and Abbey xxx Ashburton Aviation Methven Museum Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly Museum Main Street, Methven MOTORING Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and art space for kids. Ashburton Airport Keeping the history of the WHEEL alignments at under only. Free birthday greetings must be received Wrap up your Wednesday A great selection of many great prices. Maximise the greater Methven area alive, at least two working days before date of insertion school day and head to the aircraft, from the past to the Thinking life of your tyres with an otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear come for a drive and visit us. gallery to get creative and future. alignment from Neumanns on the day requested. Photos will be available at our New display- the history of explore themes in art. 10am - 3pm Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills level 3 office for collection after notice has appeared Street. Phone 308 6737. in the paper. six Methven women’s sports A great space for children to of buying clubs are on display. Come learn and interact with each Every Sun to Fri and see if your mum, sister- other. Children of all ages Ashburton Aviation welcome. or selling in-law, grandmother or even Museum you are featured in the Donations appreciated. Ashburton Airport Advertise in display. Tee up a day and 3 - 4.30pm A great selection of many aircraft a car? bowl on in. Donations Second Fri of every from the past to the future. 1pm - 3pm Guardian Classifieds appreciated. month 2pm - 4pm In Colour, art and craft club Last Sun of every Methven Historical Society In Colour is the Ashburton Art month for only $10 Keeping the history of the Gallery’s monthly programme greater Methven area alive, come for unleashing your creativity. Nor’Westers Muso’s Club for a drive and visit us. Bring along your art and craft Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern, Book your Date to be published ...... projects to share with others Ashburton Every Wed over morning tea once a month. Monthly open mic afternoon. motoring 30 words for $10* (31-50 words – $15) Ashburton open coffee 10.30am - 12 noon All the gear set up, just bring mornings your talent, all welcome, any advertising Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street Every Sat style of music. If you are new to town or been Ashburton Farmers Market. 2pm - 6pm with our experienced January 25-29 day of the week. Starring an elite troupe of On Saturday the 20th dancers, including stars of Hospice shop Mid February 2021 you will ride Riverdance and Celtic Illusion, sales team Canterbury across the Rakaia River Bridge Celtica is the stage event not Hospice Pop Up Shop. with up to 1,000 other cyclists to be missed. You’re invited to our pop up all at once. The peloton will Prepare to be mesmerized Deadline Tick box for your classification shop ex Caroline Eve Shop, be approximately 1 kilometre as you’re transported to the East Street, Ashburton (next 015 - Accommodation / Rental 032 - For Sale 049 - Personal long and will be in a controlled Emerald Isle. Witness first- 2pm prior 029 - Adult Entertainment 034 - Gardening 051 - Plants / Produce to Paper Plus) start until you have crossed hand some of the fastest taps 016 - Auction Sales 038 - Grazing 057 - Rural Trading Post Monday 25th to Friday 29th the Rakaia River Bridge and in the world, awe inspiring publication 017 - Boats / Accessories 080 - Health & Beauty 059 - Situations Wanted January 11am to 3pm the Rakaia Overhead Bridge contemporary Irish music and 018 - Business Notices 039 - Hire 063 - Sport Clothing, Homewares, on State Highway one. spectacular costumes. This day 019 - Business Wanted / Sell 040 - Holiday Accommodation 064 - Sporting Notices Furniture etc. Two Events: show stopping performance 021 - Caravans / Trailers 041 - Let or Lease 065 - Tenders Traffic R Us Ride the Rakaia - takes the passion and power Cash or Eftpos only. 024 - Cinema 050 - Livestock / Pets 066 - Travel 100km of Irish dance into the 20th 025 - Education 042 - Lost and Found 067 - Trades / Services 11am to 3pm Ride the Bridge, Recreation century! 027 - Entertainment 046 - Motoring 070 - Wanted Ride - 26km Whether it be a night out January 28 030 - Finance 047 - Motorcycles with the family or friends, let Gypsy Jazz Duo – Arts On 8:00am – 1:00pm 013 - Florists 048 - Musical Celtica enthrall and entertain * T&C’s apply. Tour March 11 Violinist Fiona Pears and you. 307 7900 Guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall Tutus on Tour Tickets available from Not for publication share the love of Gypsy Jazz. The Royal New Zealand Ballet Ashburton Trust Event Centre, for more returns in 2021 with their I hereby authorise publication of the above information on behalf of the organisation They will play a selection of Wills Street. concerned. much-loved regional touring Gypsy Jazz with origins dating 7:30pm information Name ...... programme, Tutus on Tour, back to France in the 1930s, (Block letters) come along and enjoy two 45 presenting an enchanting April 17 summer programme. Enjoy minute sets with Fiona’s fiery The NZ String Quartet, Address ...... the ‘White Swan’ pas de deux mix of Tango and Gypsy Jazz Four Suits & A Soprano from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Contact ph ...... (day) ...... (evenings) and Connor making a name New Zealand’s most Lake; Jules Perrot’s Pas de for himself as one of the top accomplished performers, Email ...... Quatre (1845), a gorgeous Guitarists in the Country. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa protégé Signature ...... showpiece from the Romantic Ipu Laga’aia, tenor Chris Tickets available from era; and two bold, colourful Ashburton Trust Event Centre, McRae, musical theatre stars works by Andrea Schermoly Sophie Morris and Rutene Wills Street. and Sarah Foster-Sproull that Clip this form, fill in the applicable details Spooner, and music legend 7:30pm were originally created for the and hand in to our LEVEL 3 Laughton Kora join forces Venus Rising season in 2020. office on Burnett Street. February 14 with The New Zealand String A family programme for all Festival of Pipe Band Quartet to today announce a ages, watch the dancers of the Music nationwide tour of The New RNZB perform their favourites Zealand String Quartet, Four Ashburton’s Annual Music works. Festival beginning with a Suits and a Soprano in April Daily Diary 2021 Tickets available from street march on Elizabeth and May 2021. Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Street at 12.30pm then Sets The concert tour, including 10.30am Wills Street. FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 and Medleys to follow in the 16 performances, will be a ST STEPHEN’S PARISH CENTRE. Ashburton Domain 6:30pm night of operatic classics from Seniors Coffee Club, Park Street. 10am - 4pm 1pm - 3pm 1:30pm March 26 Nessun Dorma through to pop NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER classics. So whether you’re a ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSUEM. Celtica AND THE ART GALLERY. Static displays, collection of aircraft and February 20 fan of the classics or a lover From the producers of the Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport, Ride the Rakaia of pop’s high notes, there’s smash hit show Celtic Illusion, Main Street, Methven. Seafield Road. Welcome to Traffic R Us Ride something for everyone in this comes the most exhilarating the Rakaia night of magic. dance production of 2020! This amazing event is different Tickets available from Static displays with collections of up to 30 aircraft than any other bike race Celtica, a high octane modern Ashburton Trust Event Centre, SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 Irish Dance show will storm and memorabilia. Ashburton Airport, Seafield because you can’t do what Wills Street. the stages of New Zealand on 9am - 12pm Road. you can in this event any other 10am - 12pm its National tour in 2021. 7:30pm – 10:00pm ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. Some stall holders will have lovely gifts, plants, ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. woodwork and more. West Street Car Park. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, 9am - 12.30pm Tinwald. - reopens today. ASHBURTON FARMERS MARKET. 10am - 4pm If you would like to see your upcoming event listed here, Some stall holders will have locally grown fresh NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE please contact Sonia produce. North end of West Street Car Park. ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. 9am - 3pm Open for viewing. 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Friday: Fine. Light winds. Saturday: Fine at first, then cloudy at times Sunday: Areas of morning low cloud then Ashburton Weather from midday. Northerly, turning southerly fine. Light winds at first. NE developing late MAX 23 MIN 12 in the afternoon, dying out at night. MAX 27 MIN 8 morning, changing SE overnight. MAX 26 MIN 10 Midnight Friday Canterbury Plains Canterbury High Country Readings to 4pm Thursday Friday: Fine for most. Isolated afternoon showers Friday: Fine. Wind at 1000m: Light winds, becoming Ashburton Methven Christchurch Timaru Temp °C Airport Airport Airport north of State Highway Seven. Light winds and westerly 50 km/h in the afternoon. Wind at 2000m: Maximum 19.2 15.0 18.1 18.3 afternoon easterlies. Westerly 40 km/h, becoming northwest 50 km/h in Minimum 10.5 9.7 11.5 10.9 Saturday: Fine at first, then cloudy at times from the evening. Freezing level: 2400m gradually rising to Grass min 7.7 – 6.5 – late morning. Possibility of an afternoon shower as 3000m. 24hr Rain mm 0.6 – 4.4 0.4 northerlies turn southerly. Winds dying out at night. Saturday: A few showers, but rain near the divide, Month to date 33.4 – 24.0 69.0 Wind km/h NW 35 – SW 46 S 41 Sunday: Areas of morning low cloud then fine. heavy at times, both clearing in the evening south Strongest gust 12:45am – 7:42am 4:34am Light winds at first. Northeasterlies developing late of Arthur’s Pass. Wind at 1000m: Northwest rising to Sun hrs on Wed 5.7 – 7.1 – morning, changing southeast overnight. severe gale 90 km/h early morning, easing to gale Month to date 127.9 – 125.7 – 65 km/h for a while in the afternoon. Wind at 2000m: Tides, Sun and Moon A showery west to southwest flow eases over the Around The Region Northwest rising to severe gale 100 km/h early Friday Saturday Sunday morning, easing to gale 75 km/h for a while in the Ashburton country, as a ridge builds over the North Island from Friday Saturday Sunday H 12:11pm 12:34am 1:00pm 1:23am 1:48pm Mouth the Tasman Sea. The ridge over northern and central afternoon. Freezing level: Rising to above 3000m in L 5:53am 6:23pm 6:48am 7:10pm 7:38am 7:54pm Christchurch 21 10 27 9 26 11 Rakaia New Zealand pulls away to the east on Saturday as a the morning. H 11:53am 12:19am 12:42pm 1:09am 1:31pm Darfield 20 13 25 9 25 12 Sunday: Fine. Westerlies, strong or gale at times at Mouth L 5:42am 6:08pm 6:34am 6:55pm 7:25am 7:41pm front moves onto the South Island. The front weakens Rangitata H 11:55am 12:18am 12:44pm 1:07am 1:32pm over the North Island on Sunday, while another front Lake Coleridge 20 11 21 9 21 10 higher levels. Mouth L 5:37am 6:07pm 6:32am 6:54pm 7:22am 7:38pm brushes the far south. A northwest flow strengthens Methven 21 12 24 9 23 10 SUN PROTECTION ALERT Data provided by NIWA over central and southern New Zealand on Monday Rakaia 20 14 25 8 24 12 6:16am 9:12pm 6:17am 9:11pm 6:19am 9:10pm while a ridge builds over northern New Zealand. PROTECTION REQUIRED :30 :55 Timaru 22 11 26 8 26 10 Seek shade, reapply sunscreen 9 am– 5 pm 3:15pm 1:15am 4:17pm 1:39am 5:20pm 2:07am full last qtr new first qtr For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2021 Compiled by Jan 29 Feb 5 Feb 12 Feb 20 32 Ashburton Guardian Friday, January 22, 2021 Showjumpers Social draw netball crowds returns

P26 P27 FRIDAYSPORT feet of GOLD By Adam Burns

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Ashburton’s young squad of athletes proved a fearless bunch, with a few ris- ing to podium finishes at the weekend. A total of 20 from the Ashburton Athletics Club made the trip north for the South Island Colgate Games in Nelson, in what was a successful three days of competition for the Mid Canterbury team. Rishaan Kumar continued on from his rapid-fire footing at the Lovelock Classic to win gold in the 12th grade boys’ 100 metre sprint in a time of 13.27 seconds, 0.05 of a second ahead of his closest challenger. The youngster topped what was the first of 33 in the preliminaries, before winning the semi-final and backing it up again in the eight-person finals. Kumar then backed it up as part of the 12 4x100 metre relay team. The quartet of Kalym Chalmers, Toby Grant, Ollie Jackways and Kumar went from third in the prelims to gold medallists in the finals, in a time of 55.53 seconds. Elsewhere, Chalmers nabbed a bronze in the 12th grade 1500 metre run while Grant went to town in multi- ple events. Adding to his relay gold, he took home three silvers in the 12th grade 800 metre run, high jump and shot put and a bronze in the discus to complete a resounding showing at the event. Jackways also clinched a couple of silvers in the 11th grade 400 metre sprint. The 9th grade girls’ 4x100 metre relay team came second. “The sun was shining most of the time and the event was well organ- ised,” club spokeswoman Alanna Peck said. “We had a fantastic weekend.” Nearly 900 athletes from 71 different clubs converged on the Saxton Field Sports Complex for three days of track and field competition.

Golden boy Rishaan Kumar.