Since Sept 27 1879 Friday, March 12, 2021 $2.20 Pat’s still baking, preserving P2 INSIDE FRIDAY Team Queen under pressure Racism, depression, anger and frustration – just another day at the office for the Royal Family. Well, not quite. The fallout from the Oprah Winfrey interview with Harry and Meghan would have shaken the palace and their supporters. Everyone has had their say. Even Mid Cantabrians have expressed their opinion. Our coverage, and those views Pages 6 and 8 Ouch! That’s gotta hurt Meet Ashburton’s Tamati Graham. He’s our answer to Billy Elliot, the character in the movie about a British boy who found a passion for ballet. Read about Tamati’s stunning success, Page 3.

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Property Brokers Licensed REAA 2008 2 NEWS Ashburton Guardian Friday, March 12, 2021 Home baking queen Ashburton grandmother raises thousands for charity The McLarens also have their own veg- By Maddison Gourlay etable garden, which is where she sourc- [email protected] es a lot of the ingredients for her chut- neys and pickle varieties. Patricia McLaren really is one of Mid Can- The fruits for jams are from her prop- terbury’s home baking charity queens. erty or given to her by members of the Don’t believe me? Then get along to the community. Ashburton Farmers’ Market every Satur- “The ladies at the checkouts in New day to find out for yourself. World know me by now,’’ McLaren said. McLaren’s various jarred products and “They can look at my trolley and they baked goods are there for all to see. know what I am planning on making.’’ She’s been selling jams, pickles, chut- It takes times, too, with McLaren neys and baked goods for the past six spending her week baking and preparing years. And she has been doing it with a stock for the Saturday market. very personal connection as motivation, When the market’s closed in the cold- with all her profits donated to Ronald er months, McLaren will get regular cus- McDonald House in Christchurch. tomers calling asking if she has any stock McLaren’s grandson was born nine available. weeks early, needing treatment at Of course, the time and commitment Christchurch Hospital. Ronald McDon- needed meant that it could not last for- ald House generously let her daughter- ever. That’s why McLaren hoped 2020 in-law stay at the accommodation facility would be her final year as a stallholder. to avoid having to travel up from Ashbur- But she had an abundance of stock left ton. over when last year ended, so now she They also went the extra mile and hopes to sell it all and put her feet up at looked after her daughter-in-law, McLar- the end of this year. en said. And when she leaves her stall for the fi- Over the past six years, McLaren esti- nal time, she will take with her the mem- mates she has raised $35,000 for charity. ories, and thanks, from the generous And it has not gone unnoticed. people of Mid Canterbury. McLaren has been regularly thanked by She knows there wouldn’t have been the group, who occasionally visit her at six years’ of donations to the Ronald Mc- the market. Donald House without them. And why her jarred product success? “Ashburton people are such giving peo- Well, McLaren credits her upbringing for ple,’’ she said. that. “When I started, I never thought I “I was brought up to save everything. would be doing it for this long Put it in a jar, it will last forever,” McLaren “I think my husband might be starting Patricia McLaren in her home holding a tray of her baking best seller, shortbread biscuts freshly said. to get sick of the smell.’’ rolled and cut and ready for the oven. PHOTO MADDISON GOURLAY Local blooms for the Beehive

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In brief Missing man Police have recovered the body A royal tutu-oring of an Ashburton man who failed to come home from a fishing trip in the Twizel-Tekapo area. By Adam Burns The man’s body was recovered [email protected] from the Tekapo Canal on Wednesday morning, police Literally taking it in their stride. said. Police are now in the Dozens of ballet pupils were at- process of formally identifying tentive followers during a dance the person. Police received a class with an instructor from the report of the man being overdue Royal New Zealand Ballet. from a fishing trip on Sunday Students from the Ashbur- evening and a search and ton-based Charmaine Quaid rescue operation was launched School of Dance were ushered on Monday where his car was through classes with dance ed- located at Irishman Creek next ucator Lauren Byrne across two to the Tekapo Canal. Police then separate classes. began searching the Tekapo Further showcases from the Canal with the assistance of the RNZB were offered to a few local Police National Dive Squad on schools yesterday as a lead-in to Tuesday. last night’s Tutus on Tour perfor- mance at the Ashburton Trust Artist sought Event Centre. The Ashburton District Council “It’s quite good to hear the is looking for an artist to create same things as a teacher that a street mural in the Ashburton you say all the time . . . but from town centre, and anyone someone who is new and pre- wishing to be considered can senting it in a different way,” now submit their concept dance teacher Charmaine Quaid designs by April 7. Ashburton’s said. newest public artwork will be She added that it was amazing Royal New Zealand Ballet dance educator Lauren Byrne ran a class for Ashburton’s up-and-coming ballet talent this week. PHOTO ADAM BURNS 100321-AB-0332 installed on the back of the to have an instructor of her cali- Armadillos building, on the bre come down to Ashburton. “She (Lauren) managed to hip-hop forms. off in our classical classes,” she corner of Burnett and Cass “We don’t get that opportunity capture everybody.” The classical style of ballet said. Streets, and very often. The dance school runs six remained a popular form for “And as they progress through is envisaged “The students thoroughly classes a week, from pre-school young girls, Quaid said. the school, a lot of them take jazz to be an enjoyed it, an hour wasn’t long ages to 18 years. “Most little girls want to learn as well. interactive enough, but we take what we can It incorporates contemporary, pretty ballet and tutu ballet and “Both styles complement each piece that get. classical ballet, lyrical, jazz and tiara ballet so they usually start other quite well.” celebrates diversity and the Mid Canterbury landscape. The call Ballet boy snares scholarship for artist concept Liz McMillan “It felt good.” By Adam Burns designs A total of 70 dancers were whittled follows submissions made [email protected] down to 30 for the semi finals before Ta- by residents on what a visual mati continued his run to enter the finals. representation of ‘welcoming’ An Ashburton Intermediate pupil is Preparation had been continuous for would look like to them. The prancing away with the dance accolades. the young dancing star with endless trips project’s panel has narrowed Tamati Graham’s superb finish at the to Christchurch in recent times. those submissions down to South Island Ballet Awards earned him Knowing that he had done what he three design themes: Speaking a prestigious scholarship to go alongside came to accomplish, the butterflies sud- on behalf of the panel, his top 10 placing. denly came to the surface for the young- Ashburton District Deputy Exceeding his own expectations for the ster come finals time. Mayor, Liz McMillan said they biennial event at the Isaac Theatre Royal, “It was really nerve-wracking, you are looking for a design that the 11-year-old was the youngest per- couldn’t really feel your legs or anything. can incorporate any or all of former to make the final phase of compe- “I guess it’s when you walk on stage that the three themes before a tition. it all goes away, then you dance.” shortlist of finalists goes to a It was a result which earned him the The award was handed out to Tamati public vote. Concept designs New Zealand School of Dance Summer by New Zealand School of Dance director that showcase one or all of the Intensive Scholarship for January 2022. Gary Trinder who was one of the judges design themes can be submitted “I really wanted to get a scholarship at the Christchurch competition at the to the panel for consideration somewhere,” he said. weekend. at ashburtondc.govt.nz. The “My goal was to get into the semi finals The Wellington facility is renowned as panel will select three finalists in but I didn’t think that I’d be able to get one of the premier dance schools in the April and the designs will go to into the finals. southern hemisphere. a public vote, with the winning From Page 1 artist revealed in early May Right – Ashburton Intermediate pupil Tamati Graham is set to train at one of the most prestig- ready for the artwork to begin ious dance schools in the country next year. PHOTO AMBER GRIFFIN PHOTOGRAPHY installation later that month.

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Fairton Rail Hub gains traction

Fairfield Freight Hub, which is wholly owned by Wareing Group Ltd, is now operating KiwiRail’s existing Ashburton container site while planning to shift operations to Fairton. PHOTO JONATHAN LEASK

“We can do facilitation but in Ashburton. siding from the centre of town to By Jonathan Leask dollars wise there have been no It will also benefit the supply the Ashburton Industrial Park for [email protected] numbers banded round yet so chain long term, he said. Government funding as a shov- we’ll see where the negotiations “There is a significant volume el-ready project last year, but it The plans are now in place to lead to.” that could go onto rail and Mid was declined. move the rail siding out of central A proposal has been sent to the Canterbury is the breadbasket They had estimated the cost to Ashburton, sooner rather than Ministry of Transport, Wareing of New Zealand we are primary be around $16.4 million. later. said, and they are waiting for a industry leaders and very inno- However, they were looking to It will be moved to Fairton, but reply in regards to possible fund- vative exporters who have de- establish a new site – on land that the final hurdle impacting when ing. veloped great markets over the was set aside in the Ashburton the move occurs will be – as it has The project ticks a lot of boxes, years. Business Park – whereas there is always been – funding. Wareing said, including sustain- “There is an opportunity for an obvious alternative in an exist- Fairfield Freight Hub Ltd – ability, reducing carbon emis- some products to be effectively ing rail siding at the former Silver which is wholly owned by Ware- sions, and getting trucks off the moved by rail. Fern Farms site, which Talley’s ing Group Ltd – is set to take over Mark Wareing road, with the project to be car- “This is a long-term investment purchased last year. KiwiRail’s current Ashburton rail bon neutral utilising water recy- in the Ashburton District.” The pre-existing siding would site but is pursuing the potential nalise a move to Fairton and how cling and solar power. It would have been an ide- likely require some upgrading for a new container terminal and it will be fully funded. and expansion, but would serve freight hub outside Ashburton. “Wareings Group is committed as an ideal location for the rail Wareing Group’s Mark Wareing to funding some of it, but there is hub. initiated the project back in Au- a community benefit here. The town needs business, and Wareing Group already has gust 2019. “The town needs business, and plans to increase the rail volumes “It started with me applying for the business needs transport but the business needs transport but which will likely impact traffic a new freight truck design and the transport doesn’t want to be around the West Street site, espe- got approval from NZTA. going into town, we’d much rath- the transport doesn’t want to cially with work to begin soon on “But then I thought there is er be out of the way.” the installation of traffic lights at a train going past, why not use Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown be going into town, we’d much the West Street and Walnut Ave- that.” said it was great that a plan was rather be out of the way. nue intersection by the domain. Since then it has been an on- in place to move the siding but That’s why Wareing sees the going process, “working closely there was still work to be done. benefit of moving out to Fairton with all parties” including Ki- “We are all talking – Wareings, as soon as possible. wiRail and NZTA. Kiwirail and council – about how There are currently several dif- al candidate for the Provincial If agreement on the new hub It reached a major milestone we can move the rail hub out to ferent transport operators cart- Growth Fund, which has been can be reached, rail capacity is this month with Fairfield Freight Fairton and what will it cost and ing containers locally, Wareing fully allocated, with two similar expected to increase from about Hub taking over operating the ex- who will pay. said, and the project has the po- projects around New Zealand re- 500 container movements per isting Ashburton container site, “The council will need to be tential to reduce the carbon foot- ceiving PGF money, Wareing said. year currently to 6000 in the short but Wareing said it is only the in- involved and could be financially print by 160,000 tonnes per year The Ashburton District Coun- term, and an expected 20,000 if terim option while the parties fi- as well. – as well as reducing congestion cil had pitched shifting the rail the new hub is established.

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In brief Lending a helping hand Tinwald Pool The Tinwald Pool season has been extended until March 28.In previous years, the outdoor pool located in the Tinwald Domain opened from mid-November Volunteering from the Philippines to Ashburton through until the first week of March, however, this year the pool will remain By Maddison Gourlay open for a few extra weeks. The pool is now open on Saturdays and Sundays [email protected] from 12 noon until 7pm both days, but is closed on weekdays due to lower visitation John Magyaya didn’t have any numbers. Pool admission is $4 for adults, hesitation joining the local $3 for children aged 5 to 17, and kids under volunteer movement when he 5 are free. arrived in Ashburton. That was two years ago when Quake roadshow John emigrated from his home country, the Philippines. A public meeting to discuss the Alpine Now, ahead of the annual Fault and its projected impact on South student volunteer week from Island communities in a magnitude eight March 15-21, the Ashburton earthquake is coming to Methven on March College student well and truly 29. At the free AF8 Roadshow information understands the importance will be shared on what scientific and personal benefits of offer- investigations have discovered about the ing a helping hand as a volun- fault and what hazards a large earthquake teer in New Zealand. would likely have for communities close by. He was a volunteer in the it will be held at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall Philippines and loves it just as at 7pm. much in Ashburton. “I believe it’s good to help Holi Festival others in the community,” The Ashburton Holi Festival has been John said. cancelled. The event was scheduled for John was first involved in March 20 but organisers, the Ashburton volunteer work in his home Indian Multicultural Charitable Trust, village in the Philippines, announced this week that “due to current making it an easy decision to situation and keeping in mind health continue with that call of duty and safety of public, management has when arriving in Ashburton. decided to cancel this year’s Holi festival”. He still holds many mem- They thanked the sponsors, stallholders, ories of his volunteering in volunteers, performers and everyone who the Philippines. One special has supported the event so far. moment was a fun run where he was part of the group that Caravan fire provided cups of water for the runners. A man was flown to Christchurch Hospital He was also part of a school in a serious condition after a caravan group called Reach Out, which Ashburton Youth Council members at Bite Night Reimagined 2020. Back row (from left): Jestena Raj, Dom caught fire on Tuesday. Three appliances was similar to the Rotary Club. Rodgers-Cotter, Lara Shierlaw, and Neil Alombro. Front row (from left) John Maygaga and Ian Teves. from Ashburton rushed to the scene The Reach Out group would at Coronation Park Holiday Park on do a lot for children, like dis- together only for a few weeks, group’s social media coordi- East Street just after 11pm. A Fire and tributing donated gifts to but they already have a few nator, as well as taking part Emergency (Fenz) spokesman confirmed them. ideas, which they hope to roll in organising youth council’s Volunteering a man was injured and later transported His Reach Out efforts may out soon. events like Mountain Film Fes- to hospital. St John spokesman Gerard Outside of school, John is in tival, Light Up The Night, and time Campbell said an ambulance and have ended with his departure What: Student Volunteer from the Philippines but he is his second year with the Ash- Bite Night. helicopter attended, before the man was doing similar work in Ashbur- burton Youth Council The next event on the Ash- Week flown to Christchurch Hospital in a serious ton. He joined the youth coun- burton Youth Council’s agen- When: March 15-21. condition. A fire investigator has been He’s in his last year of sec- cil because he thought it was da will be the skate jam at the Want to be a volunteer? assessing the incident. ondary school and is now the a good way to continue vol- Ashburton skate park in May. Contact Dellwyn Moylan Leaky roof head of the Ashburton College unteering, picking up where The group have organised way committee. Reach Out left off. for two coaches from the at Volunteering Mid and Fire crews responded to the matter of This year is the committee’s “The Ashburton Youth Christchurch Skate Skool to South Canterbury. E: a leaking roof in Ashburton in the early first in operation and was in- Council was recruiting new help local children learn a few coordinatormc@vmsc. hours yesterday morning. An appliance troduced to help promote members during the Ashbur- new tricks at the Ashburton org.nz was called out to a property in Hampstead Ashburton College values ton College orientation day,’’ Skate Park. around 1.40am where crews encountered a throughout the school. he said. As for John, he’s still unde- small leak in the roof. Firefighters inserted “The first time I heard that it “I thought it was a great or- cided on what he wants to sity of Canterbury or Univer- a bucket in the ceiling and provided further was a new committee I felt like ganisation to join and (it) al- do next year after finishing sity of Otago. But you can bet advice to the homeowner. “We’re there it was a lot of pressure, since lows students like me to help school. that volunteering won’t be far for everybody,” a Fenz spokesman said. A it’s the first year,” John said. in the community.’’ He hopes to study political from his thoughts and aims small fire did break out earlier in the week The committee has been He’s taken on the role as the science and law at the Univer- either. at a home on Albert Street. Fenz confirmed a brigade was called to the Tuesday blaze around 6.20pm which was extinguished soon after.

Real estate runs hot in February Direct Property Buyers Ashburton was part of a “Auctions have become a for good rental options. By Jonathan Leask WE ARE BUYING! hot property market region- more popular method of sale, Nationally Norwell said “the [email protected] ally, with the median house with 26.8 per cent of all prop- unrelenting pace of property prices in the Canterbury re- erties selling by auction in sales continued in February”. The housing market was run- gion reaching a new record of February, up from 11.6 per The number of residential ning hot in February in the $561,000 in February 2021, up cent at the same time last year. properties sold in February Ashburton District, according 18.4 per cent annually from “This is the highest percent- across New Zealand increased to the latest data from the Real $474,000 in February 2020, RE- age of auctions Canterbury by 14.6 per cent when com-  From $250,000 to Estate Institute of New Zea- INZ chief executive Bindi Nor- has seen since records began.” pared to the same time last $480,000 land (REINZ). well, said. The increase in sales by auc- year – from 6,951 to 7,964, the  CASH BUYERS Ashburton’s median house While prices rose mod- tion has resulted in more buy- highest for the month of Feb-  Any condition, any type price in February was $410,000 erately in Ashburton, the ers being cash ready and has ruary in 14 years.  No commission a 17.1 per cent increase in Christchurch City ($581,000), helped with quicker sales she “It’s highly likely that some  No open homes February 2020 while just a 3.5 Selwyn ($660,000) and Wai- said. of this uplift can be attributed  $1000 towards per cent jump from January makariri ($540,000) districts “Median days to sell are to both investors and own- your moving cost! ($396,000). all reached record median down 9 days from the same er-occupiers looking to pur- There was also a 20.9 per highs in February. time last year to 29 days.” chase ahead of the LVR restric- [email protected] cent increase in sales, with 53 Sales volumes in Canterbury Of concern to the first home tions coming back into effect Call us NOW 0800 810 810 properties sold compared to increased 17.9 per cent year- buyers in the region, Norwell in March and the slight uplift 43 in February last year but on-year to 1,151, she said, the said there was an increase in in listings we’ve seen over the down on a busy January where highest level of February sales out-of-town buyers as inves- last couple of months,” she Glen Colquhoun Louis Barreto 63 properties were purchased. in 14 years – since 2007. tors are looking to the regions said. 021 468 289 021 295 8297 6 NEWS Ashburton Guardian Friday, March 12, 2021

WORD ON THE STREET How do you feel about the British Royal Family after the televised interview on Tuesday evening?

JENNY BARNABY SANDY WILSON KATYA MCCALLUM JENNEFER JANTILLA JO JACKSON ANDREA LAMBIE “The interview shows that the “I feel sorry for the Royal Fam- “I didn’t watch the interview. I “I didn’t watch the interview “When it comes down to “I haven’t watched the inter- Royal Family is old fashioned ily. I feel like Meghan thought prefer Meghan in Suits rather but I think the Royal Family it, this is a family matter, it view yet, but I will be.” and out of date.” marrying a prince would be than the royals.” are important. They are peo- shouldn’t be out there in the like a fairy tale movie, but it’s ple we can look up too, they public.” not.” play an important part for the world to admire.” Oprah, Harry, Meghan and The Firm

It seems everyone has an opinion on the Oprah TV interview with Harry and Meghan. The Ashburton Guardian’s popular Facebook page was inundated with posts. Here’s a selection of some abridged comments.

Catherine Smith She just wanted to say her side of it and have a voice, which she couldn’t while being in the royal family. Very brave of her to talk about her men- tal health and for those saying she is a great actress, then Harry must be a great actor as he was their confirming it all. Debbie Jones Meghan is a simpering, whimper- ing narcissist, who just threw a gre- nade into the royal family. The Queen has served the Commonwealth with dignity for 70 years. Ginge and Whinge need to stay in America and stay silent, which is what they want- ed. Lauren Stewart This is a woman who admitted she had a mental illness and needed help and was turned down by the people and family she trusted. If anything came from this interview (it) was that she was brave for speaking up and saying she wasn’t ok. She’s shined a light on mental illness and speaking up. And for that she should be con- gratulated. Not torn down. FROM P1 John Patel A millionaire couple interviewed by a billionaire host and is talking about disappeared off social media. They Philip Kung Catherine Anne McCormick how oppressed they are ... are so yesterday news they are no longer relevant. Stupid and heartless show as no one For people who did want to be in the Jo McKenzie other than Harry begged her to mar- spotlight they appear to be missing it. Lorraine Wells ry into that family, so it’s Harry who I’m team Queen. A very enlightening interview. Two needs to sort things out with his fam- shocks. Charles not taking calls from Shame on Harry. Everything said ily. Brian W Jonas his son and Meghan having her pass- could have been discussed with fam- Time to become a Republic. port, driver’s licence and keys re- ily in private. Do not air your dirty Bryn Lewis moved. laundry in public. When my parents chucked me out Brendan Bingham Diane Watson Tui Clucas of home, I blamed them, too. Not even slightly interested in a 2-bit actress trying to stay relevant, despite A self-entitled actress, who is look- Good on them for speaking out. Helen Campbell wanting a quiet life. ing for sympathy and playing the vic- Things will never change if they don’t. tim. She’s seems to think she’s impor- Too set in their ways. Time to get into She’s like a little kid not getting her tant. Just a stirrer, it’s time these two this century. own way so she plays the racist card. SEE EDITORIAL P8 Friday, March 12, 2021 Ashburton Guardian NEWS 7

The crop stubble debate

It’s burn-off time again in Mid Canterbury. The smoke from burn-offs is visible around the district’s rural areas. There are two strongly held views about its use. Dr John Baker, a soil scientist, says leave the crop stubble alone, while Federated Farmers argues that dry vegetation is a fire risk and burn-offs are needed to prepare paddocks for autumn planting. Here’s what they say. Soil scientist condemns We are best placed says burn-offs Federated Farmers Federated Farmers agrees with Dr Bak- By Malcolm Hopwood er that the low disturbance/no tillage practice he’s advocating is a useful tech- nique for farmers and widely used by International soil scientist, Dr John Baker, growers, but it’s, by no means, the only is alarmed at the autumn burn-offs occur- useful approach. ring around New Zealand and, in particu- Federated Farmers arable chairper- lar, Mid Canterbury. son, Colin Hurst, considers burning Whenever there are clouds of smoke bil- crop stubble and residue is a perfectly lowing across the skyline he sees healthy valid approach, often used in summer soil destroyed, crop yields being reduced and autumn to reduce fire fuel loads and carbon released into the atmosphere (dry vegetation) and the risk of uncon- which contributes to climate change. trolled blazes. Dr Baker explains that residue and stub- “Harvested dry straw and material left ble are the decaying matter left on top after in the paddock is extremely combus- a crop is harvested. tible,” he said. When farmers remove or burn it, which Dr John Baker “Crop residue burning is primarily is the worst thing they can do, they release used to remove weeds, pests and diseas- the carbon which otherwise feeds the tain the soil’s water storage capacity, you es and prepare a stale seed bed for the earthworms and microbes and enriches need low-disturbance, no-tillage “open- next crop. the soil’s health and its water holding ca- ers” which penetrate through the stubble “The resulting ash is cultivated back pacity. and sow seeds and fertiliser in separate into the soil, so it doesn’t become a “If you retain crop stubble and residues bands through any amount of surface res- wind-blown nuisance and beneficial in- idue into humidity-retaining soil slots,” he and leave the soil undisturbed, you in- sects aren’t harmed.” Colin Hurst crease soil organic levels,” he said. said. Hurst explains that preparing pad- The ashes are what many Mid Canter- “Done properly, the process traps the docks for the following crop can be time Hurst said when “done properly, with bury farmers end up with when they burn humidity, preserves the earthworms and critical for an arable farmer. Autumn due consideration to neighbours, wind and destroy healthy soil. micro-organisms, increases yields and planting of cereal crops can be more conditions and whatever fire restric- Baker explains that conventional tillage largely prevents carbon from escaping and beneficial for production that tradition- tions are in place, crop residue burning or cultivation has stripped the organic nitrogen from being leached.” al spring planting. has a role.” matter from the soil, oxidising it into car- Dr Baker, who acknowledges an involve- With low disturbance/no tillage, the “Farmers are best placed to assess bon dioxide which is the most common ment in low-disturbance, no tillage, said advantages include retaining soil car- what’s the right technique for the right greenhouse gas (GHG) and released it into it’s akin to keyhole surgery. bon, but the disadvantage is that chemi- crop, its paddock and conditions. the atmosphere. Cultivation or ploughing is invasive sur- cals terminate any residue or pest plants “The more comprehensive their tool- “To increase soil organic levels and re- gery. before crop seeds are planted. box of options, the better,” Hurst said. 8 OPINION Ashburton Guardian Friday, March 12, 2021

OUR VIEW Team Queen or not?

By Daryl Holden

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arry and Meghan versus Team Queen. H Who has come out looking good, bad or otherwise after THAT interview watched by millions? Who do you be- lieve? They’re hard questions to answer but what is certain is that I don’t think there’s been a winner in any of this. Many, though, including quite a number from Mid Canterbury, who flooded the Guardian’s Facebook page with their views (see page 6), and those who spoke to us on the streets of Ashburton, will side with the young couple. After all, they felt the need to gather up little Archie and flee to the US almost as refugees from an environment they’ve painted as dangerous, racist and unwelcoming. Others, of course, will see them as a pair of so-and-so’s, who abandoned their posts while still expecting to take with them far too many trappings of YOUR VIEW privilege and prestige. If anything, I do feel for Harry, who was quite rightly con- What do you think? cerned about history repeating itself after the tragic death of Join the conversation on Facebook, his mother all those years ago. or send in your thoughts by letter or email. The Oprah interview fallout reminded me that the only time I’ve really ever been moved by anything to do with the royal family was seeing Harry as a small boy walking in his moth- LETTERS CONTACTS MEDIA COUNCIL er’s funeral procession. I was in London at that time reporting on the funeral that stopped the world. It was EMAIL US/WRITE US News tips This newspaper is subject to the New Zealand Media Call 03 307-7969 Council. something I would never forget. [email protected] Harry’s actions now, in support ■■ Complaints must first be directed in writing to edi- PO Box 77 [email protected] of his wife, and with that dev- After hours news tips ■■ If unsatisfied, the omplaintc may be referred to the astating death of the People’s [email protected] Princess as a backdrop, perhaps We welcome your letters Media Council, PO Box 10-879, The Terrace, Welling- make perfect sense. Who could and emails, but: ton 6143 or email blame him for wanting to pro- ■■ They should be of no more Advertising [email protected] tect his wife and child? 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 But what this whole episode ■ [email protected] has again reminded us is that or not publish. the royal family is certainly like ■■ They must include your no other, which Meghan is now name. We will only publish Classifieds very, very much aware of. under a nom de plume if a Call 03 3077-900 Write to us! And could you blame her, for suitable case for anonymity [email protected] Editor, PO Box 77 instance, for not knowing or ex- is made clear. pecting that she would have to ■■ They must also include your curtsy to Queen Elizabeth even address and phone number, Missed paper behind closed doors? which will not be published. Call 0800 ASHBURTON And did anyone else think it 0800 274 287 Email us! was odd that their glitzy and so-called fairytale wedding that editor@ many of us watched on the tele theguardian.co.nz was preceded a few days earlier by a private ceremony? Normal behaviour? Oh, I doubt it. But then, what Facebook us! really is normal for the British royals? facebook.com/ Harry, Meghan and the Firm, ashguardian as they’re known, probably have no idea either. Friday, March 12, 2021 Ashburton Guardian OPINION 9

I didn’t watch it, but . . . nlike roughly a fifth of ey and limelight would have been “Loved it. I actually feel so sad So not really sure if she can the population in the UK major contributing factors. for them. Harry is a better man for be believed. She’s used to the Uand another 17 million in By Phill Hooper I have read CBS paid Harpo doing the best thing for him and spotlight. So is he. To have their America I did NOT watch Meghan (aka Oprah) between 7 and 9 mil- his family.” security taken off is a bit messed OFF THE AIR and Harry’s interview with Oprah. lion dollars for the interview. “Disgusting how many people up. At least do it unannounced to Manda and I were halfway As much as I wanted to ignore are so offended and angry by the world. At the end of the day, through an excellent drama on it, I wouldn’t have been doing my stories told by the media to paint they’ll be fine.” Netflix when I said, “I’m kind of job properly if I didn’t try and get a picture about someone. Last “Not worth talking about!!” glad you aren’t suggesting we CNN in the US said “Harry and a gauge on how the locals saw it night was THEIR story and history Let’s hope Meghan and Harry should be watching Mag and Meghan’s interview with Oprah all. of the royal family’s treatment of have a long and happy life togeth- Hazza”. Winfrey was a cultural earth- One of my radio correspond- Princess Di and Fergie, I say good er because I’m not sure where “I forgot all about it, but I will quake, with upwards of 17 million ents said it was sad to see the dirty on them for putting themselves Harry would turn if things turn to probably watch it at some stage” viewers measured by Nielsen’s laundry aired in such a public first.” custard. she replied. TV ratings scale. The interview way. “I enjoyed it. I think the tabloids Till next week CNN in the UK said “Oprah rated higher than the most recent “It was sad to see them dissing have a lot to answer for.” Hoo Roo Winfrey’s bombshell interview Emmys and Golden Globes award their family because if you haven’t But the majority weren’t inter- Phill Hooper with Prince Harry and Meghan, telecasts”. got family, you haven’t got any- ested or weren’t complimentary. Not a Royalist Duchess of Sussex, attracted a The big question I had about thing, family is the most impor- “Interesting that they suppos- blockbuster audience when it was the interview was WHY? I’m tant thing,” he said. edly don’t want the media hound- Phill Hooper is the breakfast broadcast in the United Kingdom guessing a lot of the answer was ing them, but are prepared to be host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio on Monday.” It produced ITV’s MONEY. Facebook feedback was con- interviewed by a very well-known station. The views expressed in this biggest peak audience since the As much as Meg will try and trasting to say the least. From the talkshow host. Double standards. column are his and do not reflect Rugby World Cup Final in 2019, have us believe it was all about pro Meghan and Harry comments Didn’t watch.” the opinion of his employer or the according to the broadcaster. telling her side of the story, mon- like . . . “Yeah, but she’s an actress. Ashburton Guardian. How about Super Rugby Wāhine Toa? t had been a sad week for rug- side who had seemingly forgotten bad to much worse against the what was the backup plan? Women’s rugby’s premier by news with the announce- the rules and had two men sent Crusaders in Christchurch. Fingers have been pointed at domestic competition, the Farah Iment of the postponing of the to the bin. It’s hard to know what is more NZ Rugby for not really knowing Palmer Cup, is seriously deficient World Cup later this year domi- Then, somehow, the Chiefs frustrating for the men from what to do next, which is a little in that department with last nating the cycle. decided to make Jona Nareki look the capital; the ability to almost unfair given they have no control year’s competition blighted by That, coupled with the lock- like Jonah Lomu and throw the pull off the try of the season one over other test nations’ ability to one-sided games – and indeed down restrictions meant the game. minute to conceding three in the travel and presumably quaran- has a history going back 22 sea- Friday night game in Hamilton Nareki scored a hat-trick and next 10, or the fact that there are tine later in the year. Signs out sons now that has only seen four slipped under the radar a bit, this sent the Highlanders on to what so many obvious gaps papered of Australia are positive that the teams ever win it. was until the Highlanders made ended up being a comfortable 39- over across the field it’s hard to Wallaroos will be able to play, Of those four, Auckland have the Chiefs look like chumps once 23 win, which meant Tony Brown see them keeping it together for which is good but a far more won 15 and Canterbury have won again, though. could be all smiles post match. an entire game. obvious answer lies right in front the last four in a row. The com- It’s hard to know exactly what’s His opposite, Clayton McMil- They did turn it around from of us. petition itself is also at the wrong going on in Hamilton right now, lan, found out the hard way just an identical position last year to Super Rugby Aotearoa has been end of the season for the benefit as Sunday marked exactly a year what coaching in Super Rugby is eventually put together a respect- a success due to its ability to put of the Black Ferns. since the Chiefs won a game of all about. able campaign, but they had TJ the best players on the park every A Super Rugby Wahine Toa rugby. Since then they’ve changed Before the game he was big on Perenara then. weekend, which is why it should competition would at least be an coaches and claimed they’re hav- the Chiefs “finding an identity” - Speaking of horizons, at least be duplicated to have female acknowledgement by NZ Rugby ing a fresh start, but once again unfortunately for him they very the men are playing, which is sides as well. that a pathway for women’s pro- they trudged into the Waikato much already have one, which is more than what our leading fe- The leverage that the women’s fessional rugby is as important as Stadium changing rooms post a bunch of guys who have forgot- male players have on theirs. The games would get through the the men’s. match with their heads down ten how to win. unfortunate news came through established Super Rugby brands It was shown last season that and wondering just where it went If there is one bright spot on during the week that the World would be immense. The key, like Super Rugby Aotearoa filled the wrong. the horizon for the Chiefs, it’s Cup due later this year will be for the men, is talent concentra- gap left by test rugby quite nicely, It was looking good for them that they will get to play the postponed, not a huge surprise tion across a smaller number of so now it’s time to extend that op- at halftime against a Highlanders Hurricanes soon, who went from given the state of world sport, but teams. portunity to the women as well. 10 YOUR PLACE Ashburton Guardian Friday, March 12, 2021

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This Oamaru stone home on eight hectares with postcard views across the front lawn to Mount Hutt and the Southern Alps offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms, an office, a large open plan kitchen and living area, formal dining room and a separate lounge. Manicured gardens with established native plantings and extensive lawn areas include a grass tennis court. Enclosed clear span, lockable five bay shed with three phase power offers extra storage space or a business base. Three well-fenced paddocks with central laneway and wooden cattle yards are easily accessible. Properties like these seldom arise, so do not miss this opportunity.

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Methven 607 Blackford Road Methven 1 Camrose Avenue

A lifestyle to suit your dreams 3 1 2 2 Residential dream 4 1 2 1 This 1950s bungalow consists of three bedrooms, For Sale offers invited over This permanent material four bedroom home offers Price by Negotiation one with ensuite and two with built in wardrobes. $799,000 + GST (if any) spacious open plan living, modern kitchen, dining View Sat 12.45-1.15pm or by appointment The kitchen flows into the living areas and a sunny View by appointment with the living area flowing to a sheltered patio. The Maree Firth 027 542 1364 deck which overlooks the low maintenance master consists of walk in wardrobe and an ensuite Fee Ensor 021 705 014 [email protected] grounds. which is a wet room. [email protected] WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 bayleys.co.nz/5514633 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 bayleys.co.nz/5514409

Allenton Bella Vista Motel Ashburton Methven 20 Barkers Road

Change of lifestyle The perfect holiday rental 3 2 1 1 Looking for a change of lifestyle for yourself or Asking Price $695,000 + GST (if any) Traditional charm with this 150sqm, two storey For Sale offers invited over $399,000 family? This 23 year lease motel is a great View by appointment chalet style, three bedroom home that is ideally View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment opportunity for you to step up and be your own Olé Wallis 021 0273 7307 positioned for privacy and convenience. Featuring Fee Ensor 021 705 014 boss. Come and enjoy the lifestyle this business and stunning exposed wooden beams and wall [email protected] [email protected] location has to offer. panelling. WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 bayleys.co.nz/5513620 bayleys.co.nz/5513762

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Methven 68A Spaxton Street Methven 33 Main Street

Alpine style home 2 1 1 Village development potential This fantastic alpine style home offers two double Price by Negotiation This perfectly positioned 1.619 hectare lifestyle Price by Negotiation bedrooms and one bathroom. With open plan living, View Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointment property resides on the outskirts of Mt Hutt Village, Ben Turner 027 530 1400 dining and kitchen which flows to your outdoor Maree Firth 027 542 1364 offering endless opportunities for subdivision [email protected] space. Set on a private easy care section with off through to creating the perfect lifestyle block. [email protected] Fee Ensor 021 705 014 street parking. Zoned residential. WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 [email protected] bayleys.co.nz/5514504 bayleys.co.nz/5514334 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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

Country living Lake Clearwater/Lake Camp 3 1 1 The opportunity exists to create the epitome of Price by Negotiation Are you looking to start your family tradition at Lake Asking Price $235,000 country living on this 9 hectare (subject to final View by appointment Clearwater? This fantastic three bedroom bach plus View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment survey) plot. This property presents an exciting Fee Ensor 021 705 014 a converted caravan has space for all the family. Maree Firth 027 542 1364 development opportunity in a favoured setting of With open plan living you can access the stunning [email protected] [email protected] Alford Forest. views to the mountains via the sliding doors. WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 bayleys.co.nz/5512327 bayleys.co.nz/5514126

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Residential dream 1 Camrose Avenue, Methven

Delightful 202sqm four-year-old Heated via a log fire and heat home offering lovely views to pump with a heat transfer the mountains. system, this double glazed This permanent material four home will keep you cosy all 4 1 2 2 bedroom home offers spacious winter long. open plan living, modern Access in hallway to an attic kitchen, dining with the living ladder allows easy entrance to Price area flowing to a sheltered a large storage area in ceiling. By Negotiation patio. A carpeted double garage with The master consists of walk- separate toilet and hand basin. in wardrobe and an ensuite An established landscaped Viewing which is a wet room. There are garden, complete with raised Maree Firth 12.45pm - 1.15pm, Saturday, Phone 027 542 1364 two other bedrooms which are vegetable beds, wood shed and March 13, 2021 [email protected] doubles with built-in wardrobes garden shed. and a fourth bedroom with Additional features are a butler’s bayleys.co.nz/5514409 the option of being used as an pantry, sun sail, water tank for office or guest room. WHALAN & PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, the garden and so much more. LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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There’s no substitute for cubic inches

here’s a very special birthday Car of the Century Awards ceremony British Racing Green with white stripes is finished with loving devotion to match this year – AC Cars is launching held in 1999 (the Cobra was one of 200 and AC Yellow white stripes and a special the requirements and expectations of its a suite of special anniversary contenders for the top prizes judged by version bearing its distinctive blue signa- customer. models marking its 120 years in an all-star committee chaired by one of ture shade with orange stripes. What you‘re getting with an AC Cobra is business. the motor industry’s true giants, Robert A The 12 celebration cars, based on the some history, some heritage and – in large T In the coming months AC Cobras will (‘Bob’) Lutz, formerly the overall boss of – highly successful Superblower specifi- measure - power and performance. be going fully green, with innovative high at different times – Ford, General Motors cation which was conceived and sold It’s a thrilling blend of adrenaline rush, performance electric drivetrains which and Chrysler). around the time of the marque’s Cente- excitement and motoring pleasure at its will achieve outstanding results in terms Here are just two examples: nary Celebration two decades ago, are on most unsubtle. of on the road speed and power, yet will “The Cobra captured the imagina- sale at a single list price of £129,500 each Alan Lubinsky, the man who has kept be almost silent. tion of performance car fans all over ready for the road. AC alive over more than two decades So, this change of power unit is mo- the world. It was perhaps the ultimate But what makes an AC Cobra both mag- despite some of the toughest trading con- mentous in automotive industry history. expression of the old American belief that ic to own and distinctive to experience? ditions imaginable, has few fears about The celebration suite of cars is finished ‘there’s no substitute for cubic inches’. There are several answers to that ques- the end of the ICE age. in a striking livery which comes complete “It’s an interesting footnote that in fact tion, all linked to how the brain of the “We are confident in the future because with the famous centre of the bonnet and it was not power that the Cobra needed owner and beholder sees this part iconic we have moved quickly and have put in boot stripes which mark the glory years of for international racing success – it was car, part art object. place a new powertrain which can meet its racing pedigree. aerodynamic efficiency. It’s certainly in the shape of the gor- the challenges of the impending legis- But for AC this 120 heritage Cobra is However, this current decade will prob- geous, sculpted curves of the bodywork lation changes while retaining the true about much more than a paint job. ably see the last V8 ICE cars, so there can and for many its distilled in the amazing essence of the AC Cobra’s unique appeal – The 12 cars celebrate 12 decades of be no better way to celebrate this than sound its traditional 580 horsepower V8 appearance and ultimate performance. AC Cars being in business, with many with one of the most famous V8 cars in engine makes. “We are near the end of an era. In time important milestones, including the first history, the AC Cobra. Both the shape and the performance we’ll be saying a final farewell to the icon- 2-litre car to do 100 miles in one hour … These 12 AC Cobra Superblower’s are will hopefully be with us for many years ic AC Cobra. 100 years ago in 1921 … the launch of the possibly the quickest production AC Co- to come. “My question is: Will we ever see (and revolutionary light AC Ace in the 1950s bra’s ever built and are powered by a 580 But that distinctive sound and the hear) its like again? My answer is – these which led to famous AC Cobra in the bhp supercharged V8 engine. engine which makes it will be changing celebration cars guarantee that the leg- 1960s. There is a choice of five different strik- soon along with the rest of the industry as end that is the AC Cobra will live on into Some typically pithy and descriptive ing colours – specially recreated versions AC goes green. the future and outlive the ICE Age. words were aired about the AC Cobra in of the car finished in CA Red with white You don’t see a new AC very often “We are looking forward to selling a the official catalogue for the first ever stripes, AC Blue with white stripes, AC because not many are built, and each car truly hot car in a sunny climate.” Friday, March 12, 2021 Ashburton Guardian MOTORING 25

he Land Rover Defender has recognising the best new models avail- takable silhouette with state-of-the-art Defender’s breadth of capability raises been named Supreme Winner able. technology in a design that respects its the threshold for off-road ruggedness and Women’s World Car of the Year New Defender was named Best Medi- heritage and delivers authentic Land on-road comfort. 2021. um SUV 2021 at the awards before being Rover capability. Underpinned by Land Rover’s strong The triumph is the first time awarded – to coincide with International “The result is a family of 4x4s that D7x aluminium platform – the brand’s Ta Land Rover has won the top prize at the Women’s Day – the headline WWCOTY lives up to the Defender name, with stiffest ever body structure – advanced awards and is the latest in a series of in- prize. durable six-cyl- all-terrain technologies and state-of- ternational honours for the most capable Nick Collins, inder advanced the-art powertrains deliver unstoppable Land Rover ever made. Executive Di- New Defender combines an Ingenium petrol capability. Defender remains true to the pioneer- rector, Vehicle and clean diesel Its carefully honed handling delivers a ing spirit that has been a Land Rover Programmes, unmistakeable silhouette with powertrains, and rewarding drive and first-class hallmark for over 70 years and redefines Jaguar Land state-of-the-art technology in a our potent new long-haul comfort across all terrains, adventure for the 21st century. Rover said: design that respects its heritage Defender V8.” and the experts at ANCAP have given Iconic in name, shape and capability, “This is a huge The stripped- Defender a maximum five-star safety it is available in a choice of body designs honour for back person- rating. and can be personalised with a choice the whole team and a reward for the hard ality of the original Defender has been A choice of advanced Ingenium pet- of four Accessory Packs to help owners work that has gone into creating such a embraced inside, with the emphasis on rol and cleaner diesel engines ensure make more of their world. capable vehicle. simplicity and practicality. Defender has the power, control and The Women’s World Car of the Year “Defender has won more than 50 in- Defender 110 offers five, six or 5+2 efficiency for any environment. awards are the only car awards in the ternational awards already, which tells us seating configurations, while the 90 is ca- In addition, a powerful supercharged world with a jury comprised exclusively that our original vision for a 21st century pable of accommodating six occupants in petrol V8 new levels of performance of woman, with 50 motoring journalists Defender was the right one. a vehicle the length of a compact family and driver engagement to the Defender from 38 countries on five continents “New Defender combines an unmis- hatchback. family. YOUR LOCAL HONDAHONDA YOUR LOCAL HONDA One-Stop YOUR LOCAL HONDA Glass Shop • Automotive servicing, repairs and PARTSPARTS && SERVICE CENTREPARTS & SERVICE CENTRECENTRE diagnostics Auto Glass House Glass Cars Trucks Tractors Flat Glass Perspex • Latest scan tools and service data Construction Caravans Mirror Cat/Dog Doors Double Classics Mirror Glass Glaze Replacements Picture • Cars, 4WDs, campervans Autoglass camera Frames Fire Door Glass recalibration General Residential Work Retrofi t Double Glaze • European, Japanese and Aluminium or Wooden Frames everything in between

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he new Special Edition Ves- pa Pic Nic breaks cover with the inspiration of riders not only getting away from the concrete jungle to explore Tnature, but also to find a true moment of happiness: the desire for the little getaways ... because with Special Edi- tion Vespa Pic Nic, Life is a Picnic! The model comes in three colors, the elegant White Innocenza, the fresh Green Relax and the gentle Grey Materia, which let the highlights of the special edition Pic Nic style stand out. Vespa Pic Nic presents with features that encourage a relaxing picnic day. The signature belt in beige adds a touch of rustic chic elegance to the livery of the scooter. The standard issue front and rear carry rack have brown straps that not only embellish the look of the vehicle but are also functional items to tighten to the Vespa Pic Nic the items carried with you in your journey out of town. The small Italian flag positioned on the saddle strap is a further reminder of the origin of this wonderful bike, whose body, as per Vespa’s signature, is completely made of steel. Vespa Pic Nic is powered by mod- ern one-cylinder four-stroke 150cc iGet engine, air-cooled and equipped with electronic injection and 3-valve distribution. Each detail from the exhaust to the inner structure of the transmission Originated from the French word “pique – casing was designed to provide a nique”, the picnic concept describes a social smooth, quiet and comfortable ride. gathering where each attendee brings a share The control unit contains a baro- metric sensor, which ensures always of food. Having a picnic together means time optimum combustion under all con- spent with their friends and family, relaxing in ditions and at all altitudes. The engine the shade or under the sun, exploring the world power and torque delivered thus reach just outside of their busy towns. Picnic is a state new levels of steadiness and reliability, of mind, a moment of enjoyment, the time to also in city traffic, characterised by breath and savour each single moment of the continuous “stop and go” making it es- pecially responsive in both city traffic day. conditions and in open-road stretches.

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ECLIPSE CROSS VRX-AWD Smart city looker By Roger Hart

ROAD TEST

itsubishi say the stars have been realigned for this latest version of their Eclipse Cross SUV. We drove one for four Mdays on and about Auckland’s extensive motorway systems, just before that fair cities most recent elevation to Level 3. During these drives, a topic of dis- cussion was, given the vast numbers of cars and heavy trucks continuously on said motorways, as to just how those in the Beehive are ever going to manage to realign the stars (and the budget) to achieve the ‘Clean Car’ policies. That’s as well as encouraging the purchase of EVs. Then, also with increased num- bers of pure electric cars (and trucks), as to just how and where the extra electricity then needed will be generated and supplied. Similar questions to about all the diesel used each day by the many ferries frequently sailing about the harbour. Will they also be electrified? Enough said, and back now to this latest Eclipse Cross VRX 1.5 turbo-petrol. Size-wise, it fits between the ASX and Outlander. This new version is 140mm longer than previously, which means better leg space for those in the rear seats as well as more luggage space, which is now a very con- venient 405 litres, so ideal for those who wish to pack more into their lives.

There are two models, the XLS and display, and surround-view camera were concert with the intuitive and seamless, ECLIPSE CROSS VRX VRX, both of which are available in either much appreciated in that traffic. eight step CVT meant it was a very easy two or all-wheel-drive. Within the also smart-looking re- drive, doing all that was needed without ■■ Costs - $43,990 (2WD is $41,990) while 2WD Prices range from $35,990 to $43,990 designed cabin, there’s a new, easily fuss, then with suitably quick responses XLS is $35,990 and $37,990 for 4WD. (plus ORCs). accessed 8-inch, smartphone link/audio/ as and when required. ■■ Engine: 1.5 litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol They are sharp lookers with their rather infotainment system touchscreen, as well And, it did so by indicating that the 112kW @ 5500rpm and 254Nm @ 2000 to dramatic looking new front with its no- as dual-zone climate control and plenty claimed 7.7L/100km was achievable. 3500rpm. ticeable grille and slimline LED lighting of daylight courtesy of the dual sunroof. The ride, both about and out of town, ■■ Transmission: 8-step CVT auto. All-wheel-drive. as well as the new tailgate, both of which The VRX’s black, leather-appointed was suitably supple and smooth, with ■■ Quoted Economy: 7.7L/100km. have shapely angles and lines. seats were comfortable, and the fact that tyre, wind and road noise appropriately They are perhaps a little less obvious front passenger seat also has height, suppressed. ■■ Safety: 5 star ANCAP – comprehensive package of driver assist/safety systems. on the lighter coloured test vehicle than tilt and power slide power adjustment While you are, of course, sitting a little on those of darker shades. earned a very big tick from she who must higher (175mm ground clearance) there’s ■ ■ Size: Length-4545mm, width 1805mm, height With the new tailgate, the previous split be obeyed! a precise feel about the handling and 1685mm and 2670mm wheelbase. window has been replaced by a much Both front and the outer rear seats are steering. Plus, there’s also the reassurance ■■ Turning Circle: 10.9 metres tidier looking single window. heated, with the choice two tempera- of the on demand all-wheel-drive system, ■■ Tows: 1600kg (braked) Good looks aside, there’s now a much tures, there’s no rear air vents. with its selectable three modes (normal/ ■■ Warranty: 10year/160,000km powertrain war- better view to the rear, a definite bonus in The 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder snow/gravel). ranty -5 year/130,000km new vehicle warranty Auckland traffic! delivers a useful 112kW at 5500rpm and I’ve already mentioned a few of the and 5year roadside assist. All the standard driver aids, particularly 254Nm of torque between 2000-3500rpm. comprehensive array of active driver/ so the adaptive cruise control, head-up This driver-friendly, low-rev torque in safety features, some of which gave lots of audible reminders – which I didn’t mind at all, particularly during torrential rain on the harbour bridge! Speaking of electrification, following the success of Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) it will soon be joined by an Eclipse Cross PHEV. This will use the same hybrid system as the Outlander, which consists of one front and one rear high-power electric motor, a large-capacity battery and a 2.4-litre MIVEC petrol engine with a sin- gle-speed planetary gearbox. FINALE

Living with this smart-looking Eclipse Cross VRX over a busy four days was uncompli- cated and very convenient. It felt at home wherever – from negotiating the inner city, those motorways, then also about the Waikato countryside. 28 SPORT Ashburton Guardian Friday, March 12, 2021

WESTPORT In brief Headline act Respected Mid Canterbury horse- man, John Hay produced another O’Reilly riding the crest impressive debut winner at Wed- nesday’s Oamaru Harness Racing Club meeting when Headliner By Matt Markham won on debut. On the quick back up from a tidy performance at [email protected] Strong local contingent at Westport the Mt Hutt trials on Saturday, the son of Sportswriter came with an hopes throughout the day. Outstanding young horsewom- undeniable finishing burst to win Simon Adlam lines up the tal- an, Sarah O’Reilly, will be hoping impressively. The three-year-old ented Jenny Gump in the second to ride the crest of a wave that is raced by Hay, alongside Peter race on the card with Ricky May began at Oamaru on Wednesday Cates and his daughters, Jan in the bike, and her strongest op- over the Southern Alps to West- Lovett and Nicola Copland. port today. position, on paper, appears to be Mid Cantabrian O’Reilly was the Willy Lake-trained Webs Re- Pacer exported in sublime form at the Oamaru actor, who has been all around Smart debut winner American meeting on the grass earlier in the action in his last four starts. Shuffle has flown out for Aust- the week, picking up back-to- Other strong local hopes for ralia. The well bred four-year-old back winners to continue her the day include President Pat gelding won at Ashburton in standout season in the sulky. who was an emphatic winner for January on debut for local trainer And, with a strong book of Neil Burton at last weekend’s Mt Brent White and driver Ricky drives at her mercy today, those Hutt Trotting Club trials at Meth- May. He was the 10th foal from figures should extend over the ven, and trotters Girls Let Loose former outstanding race mare, course of the weekend, with not for Stuart Sutherland and Maui Hot Shoe Shuffle who has left only today’s meeting to look for- for David McCormick, with his notable performers such as Jivin ward to. son Lawrence stepping into the Cullen and Joshua Mac – both of She’ll also be back on the coast sulky for the drive. whom performed with distinction on Sunday for the Reefton meet- Local drivers in action at the in Australia. ing, which marks the end of the meeting include O’Reilly, May, annual Team Teal campaign, Burton, McCormick, Michael All Stars play at Ash in which female drivers wear Sarah O’Reilly has a big weekend of racing ahead. Heenan, Carl Markham and Re- teal-coloured pants to raise mon- becca Heads, the latter of whom New All Stars trainer, Hayden ey for awareness and research skin lifting her season tally to 27 She then combines later in the will also be in action in both the Cullen hit Ashburton with a full into ovarian cancer. winners, a personal best in her day with West Melton trainer, and Team Teal races. force on Tuesday at the Chertsey Two of O’Reilly’s drives at fourth season of driving. former Mid Cantabrian, Ken Bar- Heading into the meeting the Trotting Club’s trials. Cullen Westport today come in female Today she teams up with Rus- ron to drive Cab Calloway, who, fundraising efforts from the cam- travelled south from his Rolleston driver-only races, put on as part sley trainer Kevin Townley in the like Sally Lindenny, is in good paign, which see $100 donated base with a big team of runners of the campaign – and both look first of the Team Teal races be- enough form to be considered a for every win by a female driver and went home a happy man strong winning chances. hind the inform Sally Lindenny, major player in his assignment from each Harness Racing New with some strong performances Their hopes are bolstered even and she doesn’t need to go far for late in proceedings. Zealand, Woodlands Stud and from his team. Most impressive further by O’Reilly’s form in re- information and knowledge of O’Reilly has four other drives at the club who is hosting the race on the day was maiden pacer, cent weeks with a winning dou- the horse with her father, Gerard, the meeting on a card scattered meeting. Heading into this week’s Samhara who came from last on ble on Wednesday aboard Top doing most of the recent driving with Mid Canterbury-trained racing the total amount of mon- a quick last 800 metres to win in Pocket Chance and also Buck- of the horse. runners who look to hold strong ey raised was close to $22,000. the hands of Olivia Thornley. 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SEVENS In brief Softball finals The Hampstead Slow Pitch season comes to an end tonight with finals night at the Hampstead All Sports Club. The popular competition which has run throughout the season will close off with the final on the No.1 Diamond at 6.30 between two excellent sides in Marines & Angels and Sits and Giggles. Meanwhile, the third and fourth playoff will also be held when Hawkies Hawks take on Laser Attack on the No.2 Diamond. Celtic centennial Easter is going to be a very busy time for the Celtic Rugby Club, as they celebrate their 100th year of existence. The weekend begins with an informal meet and greet on Friday night April 2, which will include a much-anticipated auction of a special issue of centennial jerseys, only 15 in existence, and the weekend’s activities continue from there. Organisers say the final The Mt Hutt College touch team, along with co-coach Jason Watene after they finished second at the Aoraki Touch Championships last weekend. date for registration is 10pm Sunday March 14, and urge all ex-players, administrators and supporters who haven’t registered to visit ashburtonceltic.co.nz/100 to do so. Southern begin Southern Rugby Club’s two senior teams, the Seniors and Senior B will both begin their seasons in pre-season clashes tonight at the Future stars Hinds Domain. Both sides will By Matt Markham tournament with a fourth round “The team did incredibly well. The tournament brought to a square off with South Canterbury victory over Roncalli, but their “The majority of the side close the touch season for the club, Pleasant Point in what will be [email protected] South Canterbury rivals were came from our Year 9 and Year side with no desire to chase their first hit-out for the new rugby a little too slick on the day, and 10 students,” Saxon said. down spots at National Cham- year. Jon Dampney and Richard The future of touch rugby at Mt they went down 1-3. “So, that bodes incredibly well pionships this year, but instead McLea are coaching the senior side, Hutt College looks bright after a Their three victories, however, for the future, and by the time turn the attention to hitting the while Hayden Gill is in charge of the strong performance from their ground running next year. Senior B team. very youthful side at the recent “We’ll be targeting everything Aoraki Touch Championships next year. The foundation has Kidz Kartz Fun Day last weekend. The foundation has been been laid and we’ve got a very If you’ve ever been to the races and Coaches, principal Jack Saxon exciting future on our hands witnessed the future generations and Jason Watene threw their laid and we’ve got a very with this team.” enjoying Kidz Kartz and wondered young changes into the deep To get to the final, Mt Hutt what it’s all about then an open end without too much expecta- exciting future on our hands picked up a tight first-round win day tomorrow will tell you all you tion at the tournament, coming against Waimate 5-4 before they need to know. Kidz Kartz and Pony up against many older and more with this team beat Geraldine 6-3 in the next Trust Canterbury are holding a experienced sides from around game. fun day tomorrow at the Chertsey the Aoraki region. In the third round they took Racecourse and are inviting anyone But it didn’t stop the young were enough to see them finish these students are in their sen- on Mackenzie White where they interested to come along and see Mount Hutt side, who worked second overall, a really pleasing ior years, I’m sure we will have a won 6-3 before tackling Roncalli what it’s all about. The event will their way through to a position result for Saxon who sees huge side capable of competing very in their final game of the tourna- begin at 12.30pm through until 3pm where they could have won the potential in the team. well at major events.” ment. and all are welcome to attend.

SPORTS RESULTS Allnutt 3 vs David Galvin 7; Phyllis Reith Martin Fleming 72.9, 295.33, 367.42, John Heat 12-8 Devon Tavern Hampstead D Muir, R Mitchell, D Kinvig, P Collins, M 3 v Janice Murta 7; Phyllis Reith 3 v David Miller 71.4, 285.15, 356.19, C grade, Brian Phoenix. Demons Rebels 15-8 Panthers, Hill, T Inwood, G Taylor, N Atkinson, B ■ Galvin 7; Janice Murta 5 vs David Galvin Hawksby, 71.2, 279.14, 350.16, John Flem- Fairfield Ragamuffins 17-16 Fairfield- Rat Harrison, E Maw, B Hopwood. H Goodall, ■ Bowls 7; Winner Intermediate Grade: David Gal- ing 66.3, 274.13, 340.16. bags. A MacKenzie, M Anderson, G Clarke, J Ashburton Bowling Club vin, Runner-up Rod Webb: FO, Mike Chui 88.5, 346.18, 434.23. Argyle. Ladies Triples, Monday March 8 Primary Grade: FTR, Coby Snowden 81.5, 324.22, 405.27, ■■ Squash Whites or club shirts to be worn. It was a magnificent day on the greens at Jacqueline Webb 1 v Joyce Davis 7; Jac- Brian Graystone 80.1, 324.6, 404.7, Mur- $21 team entry 12.30pm start. Ashburton on Monday March 8. queline Webb 5 v John Davis 7; Jacque- ray Cook 75.3, 209.6, 284.9. Ashburton If unavailable please phone J Argyle 308- 26 teams from Timaru, Temuka, Waimate, line Webb 2 v Judith Smith 7; Jacqueline FPR, David Smith 82.3, 340.8, 422.11, Dar- Week 5: GDC beat Midlands Seed 9-0, 5871. Pleasant Point, Christchurch, Rangiora, Webb 7 v Janice Sewell 2; Jacqueline ral Bradley 78.2, 326.6, 404.8, Bob Mc- Rabobank beat Agripro 7-3, ANZ beat Hampstead Bowling Lincoln, Kirwee, Darfield and Ashburton Webb 1 v Eva Kircher 7; Jacqueline Webb Donald 76.2, 176.12, 252.14. The Guardian 6-4, Ashburton Cleaning participated in a wonderful day of bowls 1 v Heather Kaye 7; Joyce Davis 7 v John Other scores: Service beat PGG Wrightson 9-1. Club in our beautiful domain. Davis 1; Joyce Davis 7 v Judith Smith 5; TR, John Snowden 75.6, John Miller 69.5, Brian Scott Memorial, Saturday March 13. After 3 rounds of play the winners were Joyce Davis 7 v Win Funnell 2; Joyce Da- FO, Mike Chui 82.4, FTR, Jason Milli- Kindly sponsored by Joan Scott and ACL. decided. vis 7 v Janice Sewell 2; Joyce Davis 5 v champ, 83.5, Charlie Ledbrook 81.2, Bob SPORTS DRAWS Triples, 9am start, club whites or colours. 1st: Rosemary Bennett, Wendy Watson, Eva Kircher 7; Joyce Davis 3 v Heather McDonald 73.2, Kaydis Hona 59.0. Skips entered are: G Clarke, S Hyndman, Sandra Holdom (Allenton) – 3 wins, Kaye 5; John Davis 4 v Judith Smith 7; ■■ Bowls G Eder, J Collis, R McGarry, C Kellett, D 17 ends, 2nd: Rosalie Oliver, Rosemary John Davis 5 v Win Funnell 7; John Davis Mt Somers Rifle Club Hopkins, W Clarke, C Tubb, M Anderson, Harper, Beryl Heperi (Burnside) – 3 wins, 7 v Janice Sewell 3; John Davis 1 v Heath- 8 March. Ashburton Bowling Club M Quinn, The O’Connors, G Blackwell, B 14 ends, 3rd: Pauline Haydon, Bev Skurr, er Kircher 7; John Davis 7 v Heather Kaye Henry Murphy 68, Jacs Anne 86.1, Milan Wednesday March 17 12.30pm 2-4-2 Aus- Mayson, T Inwood, M Middleton. Jayne McKay (Lincoln) – 2 wins, 1 draw, 6; Judith Smith 7 v Win Funnell 4; Judith Holland 57.1, Billy Philpot 61, Peyton Fews sie Pairs Whites/Club colours Grateful 15 ends, 4th: Heather Goodall, Judie Smith 7 v Janice Sewell 1; Judith Smith 7 71, 61, Bronte Brown 59, 81, Zoey Reveley thanks to our sponsors. JA & GD Trudg- ■■ Golf Ryk, Shirley Maw (Ashburton) – 2 wins, v Eva Kircher 4; Judith Smith 7 v Heather 68, Emily Heaven 74, 84.2, Jess Heaven eon. 17 ends, 5th: Norma Carey, Evie Cuff, Jill Kaye 5; Win Funnell 7 vs Janice Sewell 5; 91.3, 90, Cooper Cudmore 79, Hunter The following skips have teams entered. Ashburton Golf Club Hopkirk (Rangiora) – 2 wins, 15 ends. Win Funnell 3 v Eva Kircher 7; Win Fun- Lill 84, Blee Greer 95.2, 94.4, Eddie Mil- M Anderson, J Argyle, N Atkinson, J Saturday 13th March – Rd 1 Templar Tro- nell 6 v Heather Kaye 7; Janice Sewell 2 v lichamp 95.2, 95.3, Stephen Millichamp Bruce, B Clarke, G Clarke, G Eddington, phy - Coordinator Rhonda Gallagher 027 ■ Eva Kircher 7; Janice Sewell 3 v Heather 93.1, 99.3, Brent Frame 99.1, 96.1, Dave G Eder, D Forbes, H Goodall, H Gray, R 5313720 ■ Croquet Kaye 7; Eva Kircher 5 v Heather Kaye 7; Millichamp 94.3, Andy Oram 92.2, 94.3, Gutberlet, R Herriott, A Hill, M Hill, B Course closed for maintenance 15 – 19 Waireka Croquet Club Winner Primary Grade: Judith Smith, Jess Lill 86.1. Holdom, S Holdom, a Holmes, B Hop- March. Tuesday 16 March – meet in Ash- Waireka Croquet Club Golf Croquet Club Runner-up Eva Kircher. wood, R Johnston, R Keeling, J Kewish, burton Golf Club car park at 8.30 for play Championship, Premier Grade: Bill Allnutt ■■ Softball B Mayson, J Mill, B Molloy, L Osbourne, M at Rakaia. Club Captain Vicki Moore 027 6 v Bev Blair 7; Bill Allnutt 7 vs Bev Blair ■■ Shooting Quinn, P Quinn, J Ryk, M Skilling, W Sut- 2437724 3; Bill Allnutt 7 v Bev Blair 3; Winner Pre- Mid Canterbury Softball tie, G Taylor. Tinwald Golf Club mier Grade: Bill Allnutt, Runner-up Bev Ashburton District Rifle For information: Gavin Eder 307 7498 Saturday 6th March: Tinwald Women’s Golf Draw 16th March Blair. Club Under 13s: Fairfield 9-3 Regent Cinema Captains Salver drawn partners 9 Holes Intermediate: Rod Webb 7 vs Pat Allnutt 7 March at The Butts - Ashburton MSA Bowling Hampstead Braves, Panthers 13-4 De- 2 BBB Report 8.30 for 900 start. Starters 6; Rod Webb 5 v Phyllis Reith 7; Rod Final round of club Championships, 15 mons. Club V. Prendergast Webb 7 vs Janice Murta 6; Rod Webb 6 shots at 600 yards. Under 16s: Fairfield 19-3 Ashburton Sub- Skips entered MSA Bowling Club Half C. Shanks, Cards M. Kennedy B. Harris, vs David Galvin 7; Pat Allnutt 7 v Phyllis TR, A grade, John Snowden 71.6, plus way Hampstead All Stars. Day Triples kindly sponsored by Skip 2 It Kitchen M. Moore, Roster convenor J. Reith 5; Pat Allnutt 7 v Janice Murta 5; Pat previous 297.34, total 368.40, B grade, Senior Mixed: Devon Tavern Hampstead Flooring Xtra Friday March 12: Bruhns. 30 SPORT Ashburton Guardian Friday, March 12, 2021

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9 10 11 you because you are genuinely excited and impressed with the surprises of the day. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): There are those around who have a harder time with socialising than you 12 13 14 do. Some will use you as a model and others will submit to your coaxing and charms. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You find a way to bridge the 15 16 17 18 gap between you and the people you want to be near but can’t. You don’t even have to think about adding the personal touches that make this happen; they’ll come with your 19 20 21 intention. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): The feelings of warmth coming at you are undeniable. It will be wonderful to 22 23 find out that you are part of people’s fondest memories. If you don’t get verbal affirmation ACROSS of this, assume it’s true and keep building 2. To doctor’s relief, the place is accusative in Latin (5) your legacy. 5. Special performance a recidivist gives on his return (4) VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): It’s a little quirky, the things 7. 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Impart a trace and get in a muddle with it (5) tastes and comforts of the season, it’s the DOWN small ones who win your heart. Their eyes 1. Cartographer’s line no court can turn to (7) and smiles are a gift that sends your spirit in 2. Statute shows the defect of being beheaded (3) somersaults. 3. With which crab nips a religious teacher’s disciple (5) SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Don’t worry about how 4. Colour of gem – a tan, of a sort (7) you’re going to pull it all off. You will. You 5. It may stop one telling a joke (3) can count on yourself and others can count 6. The moon’s left to a runabout (5) on you, too. Just make sure there’s someone 10. Add a piece for some old fool (5) around who can take pictures of this because 11. Make it fur, as borne by trees (5) it will go down in history. 13. What’s left for man to change in accommodation payment (7) CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Though you firmly 14. 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Off the record 15 16 17 www.thepuzzlecompany.co.nz ears, era, eras, ers, rase, sabre, sea, 6. Stipend 7. Land 8. Easter Sunday24 12. Jettison 14. Fanatic 9 12/3 sear, sera 16. Effect 18. Eight 19. Prod 8 132 581 875 18 19 Sudoku Fill the grid so that every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9. PREVIOUS SOLUTIONS7 42784765193 82 365116492 478 7 20 21 358 4 893 81923637564 1 5 4 3 7 2 9 8 6 ACROSS DOWN 5 3 7 9724 69247858731 14 1. More expensive (7) 1. Toilet (5) 62 93 5. Sheer (5) 2. Thoughtless (13) 2 8 3 783691425 8. Indisputable (13) 3. Harmless (9) 2 4 1 7 8 39 6 5 9 9. Desire (3) 4. Remorseful (6) 5 1 4 7 9 6 8 5789941632142 10. Crowded and untidy (9) 5. Harden (3) 936524817 12. Three-legged stand (6) 6. Shame (13) 315 2 24 16 13. Not uttered out loud (6) 7. Begged (7) 236189745 15. Basically (2,7) 11. Dabbling with, meddling 8 14 1 572 518472396 16. Cry (3) (9) 497635182 18. Secretly (13) 12. Nervous (7) 7 3 3 1 6 2 9 5 4 8 3 7 20. Concede (5) 14. 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Every day Ashburton open coffee mornings Little Groovers 106 Victoria Street, the Triangle. Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street Every Wednesday during school terms Open for toy exchange. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall 160 Main Street, Methven If you are new to town or been living here all of Hakatere Presbyterian parish, 127 Thomson Street, 9.30am - 12.30pm your life, come and have a coffee and chat. Tinwald. Musical fun for 0-5-year-olds. Gold Coin NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery Ashburton Aviation Museum donation. Call 03 308-5272 for more information. and Hall of Memories. All welcome! Ashburton Airport Child-friendly location. 10-10.30 10am A great selection of many aircraft, from the past to Please contact Adi 027 220 8791 or Sue-ann 021 Second Fri of every month the future. Every Tue and Fri 679 348 to register. 10am - 3pm In Colour, art and craft club Methven Museum 10.30am - 12 noon In Colour is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s monthly Main Street, Methven Hip Hop for Seniors programme for unleashing your creativity. Every Sun to Fri Keeping the history of the greater Methven area Every Wednesday 10am-11am at the Ashburton Bring along your art and craft projects to share Ashburton Aviation Museum alive, come for a drive and visit us. Senior Centre, 206 Cameron Street, Ashburton. with others over morning tea once a month. Ashburton Airport New display – the history of six Methven women’s $5.00 Phone 308 6817 10.30am - 12 noon A great selection of many aircraft from the past to sports clubs are on display. Come and see if your Art Addicts the future. mum, sister-in-law, grandmother or even you are Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s Every Sat 1pm - 3pm featured in the display. Tee up a day and bowl on weekly art space for kids. in. Donations appreciated. Ashburton Farmers’ Market Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head Local grown fresh food and produce, hot drinks. Last Sun of every month 2pm - 4pm to the gallery to get creative and explore themes North End of West Street car park. Nor’Westers Muso’s Club Methven Historical Society in art. Bulbs of Hope (daffodils and tulips) are being Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern, Ashburton Keeping the history of the greater Methven area A great space for children to learn and interact sold at the market as a fundraiser for the Cancer Monthly open mic afternoon. alive, come for a drive and visit us. with each other. Children of all ages welcome. Society. All the gear set up, just bring your talent, all Donations appreciated. 9am – 12.30pm Every Wed welcome, any style of music. 3 - 4.30pm The Ashburton Toy Library 2pm - 6pm

March 13 MSA Orchestra Longest Lunch April 6 MSA orchestra old time and sequence dance A Fundraiser for Hospice at the Ashburton Mayfield A&P Show Saturday 20 March 7:30 pm till 11 pm At the MSA Clocktower, Baring Square, Ashburton. Cuisine from Ashburton Airport Poppy Flight Lots to see and do for people of all ages with the Throughout April a poppy will be flown around the Methven A&P Show Ashburton’s top restaurants and cafes. Book tickets World Famous Pig Racing, tractor pull, live music @ www.longlunch.co.nz. country collecting community-knitted poppies to be and entertainment, showjumping, trade and craft The Methven A&P Show offers a wide range of added to the poppy, as a nationwide fundraiser. The stalls, Carnival side shows and much more. Tickets activities to keep the whole family entertained. Master Hypnotist Brian Gee poppy will be on display at the Ashburton Aviation at the gate on the day. $15 per adult, school-aged From livestock competitions, agricultural Watching Master Hypnotist Brian Gee perform his Museum on the 6th from 1pm to 3pm. Then it will be children free. demonstrations and displays, amusements, hilarious show is brilliant entertainment for all ages on display at Rangitata Island. It is a fundraiser for sideshows and a range stalls selling everything from at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre at 7.30pm. A the RSA, Starship hospital and warbirds trust. tractors to candyfloss. fundraiser for Ashburton Aviation Museum. Charity Market Garage Sale Ashburton Holi Festival St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Fete Ashburton Pakeke Lions Charitable Trust garage April 10 sale at the Ashburton Racecourse from 9am-1pm The Ashburton Holi Festival is a spectacular and Enjoy food, fun and fabulous stalls at the St on Saturday and Sunday. Good quality recycled colourful celebration of diversity, happiness and Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Fete. It’s at the Laugh Fest furniture, household items, collectables, sports gear, love. Bring the whole family and join us at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton from 9am to The Ashburton Trust Event Centre is bringing to garden and worship items, produce and baking. Ashburton Domain for this exciting summer event 12 midday. Free admission. you four of NZ’s best comedians for an evening of Donations accepted. No TVs, computers, heaters that you don’t want to miss. 11am-3pm. laughter. This stellar line-up includes the incredibly please. Pick-ups phone: John 307-6229, Malcolm talented and well-known Michele A’Court, Ben March 28 Hurley, David Correos and our very own Bec Sandys. 308-5770, Trevor 307-2629 or Dave 307-4349. March 21 Messiah Mind, Body and Soul Expo The Plains Railway Complex The Mid Canterbury Choir presents Messiah in the Tarot readings, massage, guidance from above, March 14 Open - 11am - 4pm. Vintage Railcar Rides week prior to Easter – the traditional time messiah crystals, incense, gifts, greenstone and more. Come Gone South Tour operating, visit The Ashburton Fire Museum, Lynn was always sung. Sixty singers, a combination of the along, there are treasures to be found, guidance to NZCMA and the Branded Festivals are heading Woodworking Museum, miniature train rides with Mid Canterbury Choir and extra singers from across be given, taffles to be had – take a chance and see south with an array of supreme Country Music Ashburton Steam & Model Engineers, view the Canterbury will perform messiah at St Stephens what happens. Entry is a gold coin donation at the talent at the Ashburton MSA from 6pm. Ashburton Woodworkers workshop - inflatable Church at 2pm. Tinwald War Memorial Hall from 9.30am to 4pm. fun for the kids with The Popup Playground, and Have a Go at Golf Coffee, cold drinks, hot food & snacks available from Take the family along to the Methven Golf Club on Loren’s Trailer. Hobbs Road in Methven for a go at 6-9 holes for Tinwald Domain, 62 Maronan Road, Tinwald, free. 1-3pm. Ashburton - view our Facebook page for further Monster Charity Garage Sale Taste of Guatemala insight. Discover Central American cuisine! In this event NOW Saturday & Sunday, 13 & 14 March 9am you’ll learn to make a couple of dishes typical in Guatemala and hear more about the country and its March 23 SUBJECT TO RETURN TO LEVEL 1 food culture. Your host will be Mercedes Walkham, U3A Ashburton local Ashburton resident, originally from Guatemala. For life-long learning. Limited to 10 people so get in quick. Contact The next meeting is with Dr Andy Buchanan, 10am Ashburton Racecourse [email protected]. at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. Thousands of items for sale! You Name it. We March 17 March 26 might have it! Bargains Galore! Make Time For Your People Celtica A New Era Of Irish Heritage Six face-to-face workshops will set the scene From the producers of the smash hit show Celtic Cakes • Crafts • Collectables • China around being a great employer and employee. Illusion, comes the most exhilarating dance Attendees will gain knowledge about employment production, Celtica, a high octane modern Irish • Furniture • Bike • Garden • Kitchen contracts and rosters, salary packages, Dance show will storm the stages of New Zealand accommodation requirements, as well as growth on its National tour in 2021. Staring an elite troupe • Produce • Sports • Workshop • Toys opportunities, wellbeing and building strong team of dancers, including stars of Riverdance and Celtic relationships. Held at the Ashburton Trust Event Illusion, Celtica is the stage event not to be missed Cash or eftpos Centre from 9.30am. at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. Ashburton Pakeke Lions Club Charitable Trust March 20 March 27 Serving our Community Helping Local Charities

METHVEN A&P SHOW Methven Showgrounds, March 20, 2021 anking Volunteers in our Community • NEW Methven Ute • Gi Calf Auction Muster & Wheels and • Side Shows Motors auctions • Produce • Young Farmer of the • Sheep & Wool MAYFIELD A&P SHOW Year Aorangi Regional • Horse & Pony Events May eld A&P Showgrounds Finals • Clydesdales • Gi Lamb Auction • Sheep Colourig-in Saturday, March 13, from 8am • Live Music Competition • Dog Trials • Market Sites All the fun of an A&P show ... Sheep, Horses, Ponies, Produce Shed, Biggest ever Pet Tent, Shearing, Scavenger Hunt and • Sheep Shearing live entertainment all day • Wine & Food Plus exciting activities for all to enjoy As always, there’s our World Famous Racing Pigs! Gate charge: Adults $15 | School children free | Free parking COME SEE THE TRACTOR PULL! ATM available on-site. Come and have a great day in the country at our community show. 34 AshburtonCLASSIFIEDS Guardian Friday, MarchAshburton 12, 2021 Guardian Friday, March 12, 2021 From our family, to yours ... story is special and deserves to be remembered beautifully … refl ecting the unique signifi cance of every life – burial or cremation, indoor or outdoor. For every faith, heritage and background. Whatever your own story, whatever your legacy, it deserves to be honoured at Memory Funerals.

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ADULT DEATHS DEATHS ENTERTAINMENT BEACH, Graeme Barton HALL, Edna (nee Foster) – STUNNING, mature lady in (Beachy) – On March 10, 2021, Ashburton now. No texts. Loved youngest son of the surrounded by her loving Please phone 021 0275 9055. Daily Diary 2021 late Alfie and Noeline Beach. family, aged 93 years. Loved brother and brother- Dearly loved wife of the late TWO Asian lady special, in-law of Murray and Brenda Arthur. Much loved Mum and excellent services. In/out Beach, and the late Elaine mother-in-law of Bev and calls. Phone 022 572 5823. O’Çonnor. Loved uncle of Garfield (Andy) Andrew Lisa Chambers, Eveyn (Timaru), Sandra and partner FRIDAY, MARCH 12 Hall. 160 Main Street, Methven. JP available for all signing services on Beach, Tina Hayman, Paul Woodhouse, Robin and GARAGE SALES 10.30am Tuesdays and Fridays. No appointment Wayne O’Çonnor, and Sandra, Lynette and Gary 6am CHANGE of dates. Pakeke ASHBURTON COMMUNITY WALKING necessary. No fee. Community House. Teresa Cavill and also a King, and friend of Fonz ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Lions Charity Market Garage GROUP. 44 Cass Street. loved great-uncle. Messages Cigobia. Loved Nana of her Circuit training in the hall. 48 Allens Sale. 9am Saturday 13 Walking for about 30-40 minutes on 1pm-3pm to: 18 Keenans Road, 13 grandchildren and great March, Sunday 14 March. Road, Allenton. Newlands, Ashburton 7772. Nana of her 18 great Friday’s and Mondays. Meet Walnut ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Ashburton Racecourse. 10am-4pm Gone fishing grandchildren. Messages to Avenue hockey Pavilion. Static displays, collection of aircraft Bargains Galore. Subject NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE in the big sky the Hall family c/- 8 Walshs 12pm-2pm and memorabilia on display. Ashburton to being on Covid Level 1. ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Road, Ashburton 7700. In ASHBURTON JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. Airport, Seafield Road. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial lieu of flowers donations to (Signing Centre). STRATFORD Steven Ashburton St John would be GRAZING Kenneth (Steve) – appreciated and may be left LAMB grazing wanted, 24.8.59 - 6.3.2021 at the service. A celebration anything considered. good SATURDAY, MARCH 13 9am-1pm Maronan Road. Tinwald. (61 years). Tragic accident at of Edna’s life will be held at prices paid for long or Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox 7.30am CHARITY MARKET GARAGE SALE. 10am-4pm the Tekapo canals while short term. Please phone Ashburton Pakeke Lions Charitable NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE fishing. Very special streets, Ashburton, on Jason 0274 288 402.RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. MONDAY, March 15, Trust garage sale, serving our ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. husband and soulmate of Meet outside Frontrunner, Moore commencing at 1.30pm. community helping local charities, Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Sue for 35 years. Loving and Street, runners and walkers, all fitness amazing father of Nicholas, Followed by a private family HIRE levels welcome. Coffee and chat at good quality furniture, household, Hall. 160 Main Street Methven. and Amber and best Pops of interment. GENERAL Columbus hire. cafe afterwards. collectables, workshop, produce, 10.30am-3.30pm Connor and Meleah. Special Lawnmowers, chainsaws, 9am-12pm cakes and much more. Ashburton ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD. friend of Cindy, and Taten. concrete breakers, trailers, ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. Racecourse. Come and enjoy some stitching and Loved son of the late Phyl and more. All your DIY / party Stall holders will have lovely gifts, 9am-3pm friendship. Ashburton Seniors Centre. and Clarrie Stratford. hire, call and see Ashburton Respected brother and plants, woodwork and more. West ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Cameron Street. U-Hire. 588 East Street. brother-in-law of Gary and Static displays with collections of up to 1.30pm Open Monday-Friday 7am Street Car Park. Chrissie, Shirley and Gerald - 6pm; Saturday 7.30am 9am-12.30pm 30 aircraft and memorabilia. 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Friday: Fine with light winds. Saturday: Fine with northeasterlies Sunday: Fine. Northeasterlies. Ashburton Weather developing. MAX 20 MIN 8 MAX 22 MIN 7 MAX 27 MIN 10 Midnight Friday Canterbury Plains Canterbury High Country Readings to 4pm Thursday Friday: Fine with light winds. Friday: Fine apart from morning cloud and fog Ashburton Methven Christchurch Timaru Temp °C Airport Airport Airport about valleys and basins. Maximum 16.3 13.8 17.8 15.0 Wind at 1000m: Light, then southeast 30 km/h Minimum 10.5 9.0 10.9 10.6 Saturday: Fine. Northeasterlies developing. north of Arthur’s Pass during the evening. Grass min 9.9 – 8.8 – Wind at 2000m: Light. 24hr Rain mm 21.2 – 7.4 3.8 Freezing level: Above 3000m. Month to date 32.2 – 11.6 7.4 Wind km/h E 26 – NE 31 S 22 Sunday: Fine. Northeasterlies. Strongest gust 2:14pm – 2:44pm 12:01am Sun hrs on Wed 0.1 – 0.6 – Saturday: Fine apart from morning cloud. Month to date 60.5 – 65.4 – Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: Light. Tides, Sun and Moon A low lies slow moving east of the North Island Around The Region Northerly 30 km/h developing at night. Friday Saturday Sunday Ashburton directing southerlies onto the east coast, while a ridge Friday Saturday Sunday Freezing level: Above 3000m. H 4:02am 4:18pm 4:45am 5:00pm 5:25am 5:42pm Mouth lies over the South Island. The low weakens during L 10:07am 10:25pm 10:49am 11:10pm 11:30am 11:53pm Christchurch 20 8 19 8 27 11 Rakaia the weekend while remaining stationary over the H 3:52am 4:11pm 4:38am 4:58pm 5:23am 5:44pm Darfield 19 7 19 9 26 11 Mouth L 10:04am 10:25pm 10:51am 11:13pm 11:36am 11:58pm northeast of the North Island. Meanwhile the ridge Sunday: Fine. Northwesterlies. Rangitata H 3:46am 4:02pm 4:29am 4:44pm 5:09am 5:26pm over the South Island spreads north later Sunday, as a Lake Coleridge 19 6 21 9 25 10 Mouth L 9:51am 10:09pm 10:33am 10:54pm 11:14am 11:37pm front reaches the lower South Island. The front moves Methven 18 7 20 9 24 11 SUN PROTECTION ALERT Data provided by NIWA up the South Island on Monday and onto the lower Rakaia 18 9 18 10 26 10 7:24am 8:02pm 7:25am 8:00pm 7:26am 7:58pm North Island on Tuesday. PROTECTION REQUIRED :30 :50 Timaru 19 7 21 6 25 9 Seek shade, reapply sunscreen 10 am– 4 pm 5:30am 7:53pm 6:37am 8:17pm 7:43am 8:38pm new first qtr full last qtr For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2021 Compiled by Mar 13 Mar 22 Mar 29 Apr 4 36 Ashburton Guardian Friday, March 12, 2021 Sarah Touch on a future roll bright P28 P29 FRIDAYSPORT mountain

From left; Riley Blundell, Will Watson, Luke Watson, Kayne Johnston, Oli Nicholls, Nick Collie, Mya Johnston and Zoe Nicholls are just part of a large group of local riders who will be competing at this weekend’s South Island Secondary Schools’ Mountain Bike Championships on Mt Hutt.

hill and enduro disciplines. lot of travel associated through doing and what they’re capable support and volunteer work on By Matt Markham The local contingent will be going to these events, so to have of. the sidelines will be just as critical [email protected] joined by close to 400 students one on the back doorstep is a real “A lot of riders won’t see the to the championships success. from nearly 70 schools across added bonus.” track until the championships “We rely a lot on the local com- Close to 30 young local mountain the South Island for the cham- While she stopped short at begin, but there are those who munity, especially mountain bike bike riders will be hoping that pionship, with Mountain Bike saying that being on a track well are that good that they’ll just go riders, to be able to help pull they can make full use of home Ashburton’s Tabitha Armour sug- known to all the local riders as fast as they can anyway.” events like this off in roles like track advantage this weekend gesting the central locality of Mt would be a huge advantage, Ar- Riders from Mid Canterbury marshalling and just being on at the South Island Secondary Hutt being a major drawcard in mour did believe it would have to have been busy preparing for the standby to help if something goes Schools’ Mountain Bike Champi- the championships receiving so be a massive help to them as they event over the past few weeks, wrong, like a puncture.” onships on Mt Hutt. many entries. prepare. competing across the South Is- Ages in the championship will Riders from across three “Being in the middle of the “Because they know the track land and also locally as part of range from as young as 10 right schools, Ashburton College, South Island and nice and easy and have ridden it many times, events like the Chocolate Fish through to seniors at College. Mount Hutt College and Ashbur- for everyone to get too helps it does become a little bit easier Races held by Mountain Bike The competition begins today ton Intermediate will be compet- bring the numbers up, I’m sure,” for them as they know where they Ashburton. with the downhill leg tomorrow ing in the three-day event which she said. “For the local riders, it’s can push themselves and what And while the riders will be the and then things wrap up with the takes in the cross country, down- great because there’s normally a kind of speeds they need to be key focus of the weekend, the Enduro event on Sunday.

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