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The number of new homes consented is at an all-time high nationwide and the surging numbers has the Ashburton District Council mobilising extra staff to cater to the unprecedented demand which is causing significant delays. Read more page 4

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No more pain in the butt By Maddison Gourlay maddison.g@theguardian.co.nz

Martin Nordqvist is among those in the Methven community that were never sure where the old chairs in the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall came from, but are glad they have finally have been replaced. It depends on who you talk to as to as to where the old seating had come from. Some say the old seating came from the old Ashburton cinema, while it’s also rumoured that the they came from the old Christchurch Town Hall after they put in new seating in decades ago. No matter where they had come from, the seats never really fitted the space, Nordqvist said. With seat aisles all over the place it was obvious that the seats weren’t designed for that space and Nordqvist can attest to them not being comfortable. So they had to go. The upgrading of the seats and renovating the floor of the mezzanine had been in the hall committee’s plans for a while. “It’s just something that has been needing an upgrade for a while, but at the appropriate time,” he said. The cost of the $60,000 for

the chairs was funded through a series of grants and donations alongside help from the Ashburton District Council which has overall control of the hall. A generous donation from Elma Lochhead on behalf of Allan Lochhead a couple of years ago, was set aside for the upgrading of the seats when the full amount of funds were available. The seats were also funded by Ashburton District Council infrastructure grants, the Provincial Growth Fund, and the Lion Foundation. The property department of the council took care of the floor which had remained untouched since 1956. “They let us know they would take care of it, they came in and sanded it and polyurethaned the floor and now it looks great with the newly done up floor and the new chairs. It looks like new up here,” Nordqvist said. The hall is a multi-functional space used as the Methven Civil Defence centre in emergencies, various weddings, is frequently used by the Methven theatre group and most recently hosted the Methven Rugby Club’s 125th jubilee celebrations, Nordqvist said. After a national community

Martin Nordqvist is ready to attend an event at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, and he knows exactly where he will sit, in the hall’s brand new chairs. PHOTO MADDISON GOURLAY board conference in Methven a few years ago, a community board member from a town in the middle of the North Island com-

plimented the space. “He said his town of a similar size has a small wooden building as their memorial hall, and this

one is very state of the art for the size of the town, and Methven is really lucky to have a facility like this,” Nordqvist said.

From rescue to being rehomed By Maddison Gourlay maddison.g@theguardian.co.nz

Sometimes enough is enough. That is how Fiona Kingsbury felt when see took to Facebook to give some kitten dumpers a serve. Kingsbury created a post earlier this month to inform the community that kitten dumping isn’t a way forward and wasn’t an acceptable option. “For the people that dump kittens on roadsides. Do you realise we have a bunch of people who will take them if you just tell someone you can’t look after them?,” she said in the post. “If they’re not hit by cars or caught by hawks, dogs, or wild cats, they will die from starvation or exposure because they don’t know how to

hide or keep warm. “Maybe if they are really lucky some amazing person like my neighbour will see them and stop. And maybe manage to catch them all, but we never know how many were dumped.”

The worst part is, it is so easy to re-home kittens Finding two abandoned kittens being dumped and that were not yet old enough to be away from their mother prompted Kingsbury’s post.

The ridiculous thing about it, Kingsbury said, was that within 12 hours of finding the dumped kittens they had both found new homes. “I’m not the rescue person, it’s the people who see a bag or box on the side of the road and go to investigate. “It’s those people who take the time to stop and look that are the rescuers,” she said. Caring for dumped and abandoned animals out of her own pocket, she rehabs the animals and pays for any medical bills until they are ready to be rehomed. “The worst part is, it is so easy to re-home kittens, you flick a post of the kitten up on Facebook and it’s only a matter of hours before they have a new home to go to,” she said.

Left – Fiona Kingsbury and the two kittens her neighbour found by the side of the road. They had a new home lined up within hours of being in her care.

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NEWS 3

The Ashburton District Council hosted public hearings on the draft longterm plan this week.

Federated Farmers’ Mid Canterbury president David Clark said a second Ashburton bridge needed to be front of mind for the Ashburton District Council. PHOTOS ADAM BURNS

Bridge burdens dominate on Ashburton LTP hearings By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

There is no end to Ashburton resident objections to the second urban bridge. The long-standing issue, as expected, dominated this week’s public hearings on the Ashburton District Council’s draft longterm plan. Dozens of speakers presented in chambers between Tuesday and Wednesday to council on its proposed 10-year plan for the district after a total of 430 public submissions were received – more than double the total received for the corresponding pe-

riod three years’ prior. A total of 65 submitters, spanning former mayors, current community leaders and ordinary residents, signalled their intention to present to council. About a third of those who presented in person made mention of the long-delayed bridge project, with the proposed location of Chalmers Avenue continuing to be a sore point among many in the community. Many concerns around the proposed location centre around the bridge running through a largely residential area, public safety and heavy vehicle driving routes. The floundering venture,

which is reportedly earmarked for 2026 by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA), had now become a matter of significant urgency according to rural leaders. Federated Farmers’ Mid Canterbury president David Clark said the “Auckland-styled traffic jams” being experienced in the district made the project a high priority during his presentation. “Even if you were to all push the big green go button on a second bridge today, my bet is that it would be 10 years before we can drive across that bridge,” he said. “Having freight trucks spending half an hour getting through

Ashburton just adds to the cost of moving this district’s product.” The council has presented a strategic business case to NZTA with detailed design earmarked for 2024-2025. About half of the estimated $37 million bridge project is supposedly to be funded by NZTA, alongside a 20 per cent portion funded by council and another backer still to be found for the remaining 30 per cent. Former Ashburton mayor Donna Favel was one of several submitters who opposed the proposed location of Chalmers Avenue for the second bridge. “I’ve heard it said that if council was to go back to the drawing

board and start the process again it may add another 16 years to the process,” she said. “My response is that I would prefer a 16-year delay now to assess the optimal location as opposed to a bridge in the wrong location.” Arguments have been made for a ring road option or West Street along the State Highway for the second bridge. Water meters, rates, elderly housing and the EA Networks Centre were also key issues amid long-term plan discussions. Deliberations began soon after public submission presentations had wrapped up, with discussions to continue next week.

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Canterbury councils taking on extra staff for surging consents By Adam Burns adam.b@theguardian.co.nz

Surging numbers of new home consents has councils in the wider Canterbury region mobilising extra staff to cater for unprecedented demand. Both the Selwyn and Ashburton district councils have secured extra staff to help aid the consenting process and the effects are being felt by builders in the regions, who are being forced to put jobs on hold. Record numbers of consents are being experienced nationwide which has prompted concerns from the building industry around supply and staffing. The Selwyn District Council has hired three new consent staff while the Ashburton District Council is taking on two new building officials later this month. Both councils have raised issues with the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment as average consent times were now exceeding the 20-working day statutory timeframes. Ashburton builder Sam Millar said waiting times for project greenlighting had virtually doubled. “Six months ago, it was about 20 working days and now it’s closer to 40 working days,” he said.

Ashburton builder Sam Millar says new build consent timeframes had almost doubled in the past six months.

The volume of consents being processed currently would also affect the amount of site inspections in the coming months. “It’s going to go full circle,” Millar said. “The amount of work being consented now means inspectors

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are going to be busy three or four months from now.” “We’ve been told it’s going to be a problem at the other end now.” Ashburton District Council strategy and compliance group manager Jane Donaldson said while the prospect of new build

demands exceeding available land was an ongoing consideration, it was not a concern. “There has certainly been greater interest in development than we have seen in the recent past,” she said. A total of 17 new build con-

sents, valued at more than $7.1 million were issued in March in the Ashburton District. The situation is significantly heightened further north as a record number of applications in the Selwyn District continue to flood in. The Selwyn District Council confirmed a mammoth 372 building consent applications were received in March followed by another 264 in April. “This huge number of consents, along with a national shortage of building consent officers has created a backlog for the Council in processing consents,” a council spokesperson said. “Demand for inspections is also exceeding the number of inspectors currently available.” It was revealed last week that council had met with industry professionals to launch a professional partnership programme to help expedite the consenting process. “Professionals, such as designers, builders, developers or building companies, will be able to apply to become council’s partners if they meet the criteria,” a spokesperson said. “Once they join the programme they will be able to have their consents fast-tracked as long as they meet, and continue to meet, certain criteria.”

Community comes together for planting

Every age and ability helped the Methven Lions plant over 1000 tussocks and grasses along the Methven walkway in just over an hour. PHOTO SUPPLIED

It was definitely a case of many hands make light work for the Methven Lions and their successful community planting event at the weekend. Project lead Peter Garde was impressed by the number of people who turned up. “It was twice the amount of people I was expecting, it would have been great to have only a small group of people there,” Garde said. Their goal was to plant a thousand grasses over the course of the day. It was a goal that was to be easily obtainable when they arrived at the planting site to see over 100 people ready to go.

Young and old helped the Methven Lions with their community planting day where they manged to put around 1100 tussock grasses along Thyme Stream on Mt Harding Road. The anticipated day of planting turned into just over an hour of work, with organisers lighting up the barbecue before lunchtime. “It was a very successful day,” Garde said. The grasses were funded by grants from Environment Canterbury, Fonterra, and Mt Hutt. There will be another community planting day run by the Methven Lions in the coming weeks, Garde said, with the details yet to be confirmed.

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Champions for change

The motivated group of young people who are looking to make a positive difference to Mid Canterbury’s environment. The workshop on Tuesday for Ashburton College students was designed to help teach them how to petition for change, talk to regional councils and gain confidence in speaking up for a sustainable future. The Ashburton College young hui for 2021, was organised by the Environment Committee led by Lauren Taylor and supported by the Kanuku Mid Canterbury Regeneration Trust and Environment Canterbury. PHOTO MADDISON GOURLAY

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We’re still an M. bovis hotspot One new case, others cleared By Heather Chalmers heather.c@theguardian.co.nz

Mid Canterbury remains a hotspot for mycoplasma bovis, with one new case identified in the district, while other remaining infected farms from the 2020 spring cluster are expected to be declared free of the cattle disease in coming weeks. The new case is a beef property connected to the existing Canterbury cluster. All nine remaining active confirmed properties are in Canterbury, seven in the Ashburton district and two in Selwyn district. M. bovis programme director Stuart Anderson said that all of the seven remaining properties identified in spring 2020 have been fully depopulated with cleaning and disinfection expected to be completed by the end of May, and Restricted Place notices revoked in June. “Being under movement restrictions isn’t easy and is a significant disruption to farmers, let alone finding you have M. bovis infected animals and having to work through eradication,” Anderson said. “I’d like to acknowledge the hard work that those farmers affected by M. bovis are putting in, and the support communities and neighbours are providing to them.” Mid Canterbury dairy heifers entering the milking herd for the first time this spring will also be a focus of an expanded national beef cattle surveillance project. This will target 2019-born dairy heifers in Canterbury, Otago and Southland as it works to eradicate M. bovis from New Zealand. Anderson said that in spring 2020, the programme saw the effect of untraceable young stock from 2018, in particular dairy heifers, entering the milking platform for the first time. “We now have 2019-born heifers due to calve and come into lactation for the first time this winter. “Where we can, intercepting infected dairy heifers before they mix on a milking platform and contribute calves to the population, will reduce the risk of possible spread within and between

M. bovis programme director Stuart Anderson more farms. “To do this, we have expanded our national beef cattle surveillance over April and May to include testing 2019-born dairy heifers, with a rapid seasonal push to test a larger number of dairy heifer groups in areas where we have seen a higher prevalence of M. bovis – Canterbury, Otago and Southland.” Timing of the depopulation of the Five Star Beef cattle feedlot in coastal Mid Canterbury had not been decided yet, but the Wakanui property will be one of the last, due to the risk of reinfection, Anderson said. As a large operation sourcing cattle from around 400 farms, the property was at risk of being infected again, if infection remains in the farming community. Before eradication can be achieved, the feedlot must be depopulated and cleared, and the Ministry for Primary Industries’ chief science adviser, Dr John Roche was working with international animal health and feedlot farming experts to determine the appropriate approach. Beef + Lamb NZ chief executive Sam McIvor said that following its infection with M. bovis, Five Star Beef had been useful to the programme as a way to test incoming animals from source properties. “This has saved a lot of farmers’ time and all of these source stock

The Five Star Beef feedlot in coastal Mid Canterbury is visited regularly to ensure it complies with the Restricted Place notice and biosecurity controls. PHOTO SUPPLIED have tested negative, building our confidence that M. bovis is not widespread in the beef industry.” Five Star Beef is visited regularly to ensure it complies with the Restricted Place notice and biosecurity controls. The most recent inspection confirmed no evidence of boundary weaknesses between the feedlot and neighbouring farms, that could result in any cattle breakouts.

Current conditions include no live cattle movements off the feedlot other than to processing and no over the fence contact between cattle within and outside the boundaries of the Restricted Place. Additional conditions for lower risk pathways off the site are in place. These include animal products, personnel, clothing and protective gear, equipment, effluent and vehicles. As an extra

precaution, neighbouring farms with cattle are being tested at sixmonth intervals. M. bovis was first detected in New Zealand in July 2017, after cattle in a South Canterbury dairy herd began displaying symptoms of a novel disease. Since then, 171,202 cattle have been culled and $200 million paid in compensation to farmers in a national bid to eradicate the disease. Nationally, 254 farms have been cleared of the disease.

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Words are just wind By Jonathan Leask jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

ubmissions. A chance to have your say. The thing is it seems to be not many take that opportunity. They are quite happy to spout an opinion, but not through the right channels. The Ashburton District Council’s draft Long-Term Plan went out for submissions recently. It’s a document that maps out the major spending for the next decade. It’s a big deal for the community’s future. It rolls around every three years and had over double the public response this year, from 204 to 430 submissions. But in a district with 15,716 rateable units it equates to just a 2.7 per cent submission rate from those properties, or just 1.2 per cent of the entire district’s population of some 35,000. For something so major, that’s a minimal response. From a statistical standpoint, it suggests the silent majority is happy with the decision-making of the council. To the point where they haven’t felt the need to voice their opinion. However, the conversations in the street, the pub, back alleys and online would suggest otherwise. People felt strongly about many of the decisions. Everyone had their two cents worth as to what the council should or shouldn’t be doing. But words are just wind, it is the power of the pen that can cause change. Without adding those two cents, ratepayers are facing the council’s proposed 4.3 per cent rates hike. That two cents could have helped bring that figure down, saving them dollars. And that’s avoiding the elephant in the room – Environment Canterbury’s impending 18 to 24 per cent average rates hike in a long-term plan that received 1291 submissions – out of a population of 645,900 – or 0.2 per cent of the population. Unfortunately, many will now have to grin and bear the decisions that stem from the long-term plan deliberations, on both the local and regional council level. The only upside is that after the first year, nothing is actually set in stone. It can all be charged when the annual plan process kicks off around the same time next year. If it is deemed by many that the council got its decisions wrong this time around, will there be more than 430 submissions next year. Will the silent majority speak up, or continue to mumble in the background?

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Date day downward spiral I

must admit I have been a bit slack on the ‘Date Day’ romance front of late. It has gone from a full of activities after a nice lunch out, to a get jobs done day. Doing the grocery shopping together is kind of romantic isn’t it? I’m not sure if I stepped things up or down last week. I was asked to be the guest speaker at the MSA Garden Club AGM. Yes, it clashed with Date Day, but I thought hang on a second, I could incorporate that into date day. So, I took Manda along to watch. She said she enjoyed watching me talk and we got a plate full of afternoon tea goodies to take away. I’m going to take that as a win. Now although I do quite like putting in a vege garden each year, or should I say I like eating from my vege garden each year, I am far from an authority on gardening. So, my chat was all about growing up in Ashburton and then the road I travelled that led to my job in radio today. When I sit here and reflect on that journey, I must admit that a lot of it was being at the right place at the right time. A prime example of that was when I was working as a trainee manager in a supermarket in Christchurch, a job I hated, but it meant I was living in Christchurch and away from home. Unlike a lot of young folks today, I couldn’t wait to get away from home. I was boarding with a lady who

By Phill Hooper

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my mother knew, and she had a part-time, Amway type business. One of her clients would be my next boss. I was in the right place at the right time and him and I got chatting. I must have let slip, how much I disliked my job at the time, and he said he was looking for a storeman. His firm did the catering for Ansett Airlines. It sounded pretty cool to me and was a nice rise in pay. That storeman job led to me getting my HT driver’s licence and a bump up the ladder to a ground steward job with the same company. We drove the trucks to the airport and loaded and unloaded the catering on the planes. This was an awesome job for a young fella like me, working with a team of older blokes (typical truck drivers) taught me quickly about respecting others. The first and only threat to “knock me into next week” if I did it again showed me where the boundaries were set. I got on great with all the fellas and when I look back now, I realise most of them were ‘looking out’ for the young buck from Ashburton. I quickly got used to shift work and it was well paid. This allowed me to buy my first house

A younger Phill Hooper even tried his hand at truck driving, an awesome job that taught him quickly about respecting others. when I was 21. That in turn led me to having enough ‘moola’ to travel around Europe for a couple of years. If working with those blokes taught me about respect, then travelling on my own taught me about resilience and that ‘home’

wasn’t that bad a place after all. That’s a story for another day, I must away and do some planning for next week’s date day. Till next week Hoo Roo Phill Hooper

Truck Driver Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

Unisexual, not metrosexual bus terminal I

t’s taken all my literary skills to describe the Ashburton bus terminal to family members overseas. They’ve experienced Waterloo and Paddington Stations in London, flown into New York and, more recently, changed trains at the Central Railway Station, Sydney. Now their ultimate experience as jetsetters was the transit station on Walnut Avenue. I had to describe it to our daughter who, direct from Australia, was catching the InterCity from Ashburton to Dunedin with her mother. I said it was brutally minimalist, but still reflected the boutique beauty of Ashburton. Possibly the architect who designed the Sydney Opera House was called in to advise. It was the window on Walnut. Now, that interested her, coming from New South Wales so she asked a few more questions. No, I said, there was no Koru Lounge, but it had other attractive features. It was palatial. If you didn’t spread out there was just room for three if you avoided social distancing. No, they didn’t provide masks, but

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there might be one in the rubbish bin behind the terminal. The bin was very handy and was one of those add-on features. Just avoid the doggie pooper scooper. She asked if it had air conditioning? I thought for a moment and said it had air and, on a brisk winter’s morning, you got all the conditioning you needed. Being organised and computer savvy, she’d tried to confirm a seat at the terminal but she couldn’t find the call centre that took the bookings. I said the district council was very busy changing their branding. I explained it was probably unique in the southern hemisphere because it was totally unisex with no office extensions for break-out sessions for men and women but, on a busy day,

there was another wing attached to the terminal. It’s called a stand-alone seat about five metres away, to the left. If the demand increased, the ADC could extend it to two seats. She seemed satisfied but, because of frosts and occasional snow, she asked if there was under floor heating? No, I said, but, if it gets too crowded, it could run to under floor seating. That would mean elevating the bench like in a sauna and installing another one below. But the district council doesn’t want people to leave. If one of its new slogans is Ashburton: Stay And Play, it might limit departure to two people a day. The bus terminal would be ideal. Finally she asked if there was an official opening with cheese rolls and custard squares. That’s important and very nostalgic to Kiwis living in Australia. I didn’t know but thought the Prime Minister would’ve cut the ribbon after announcing the $60 million new college up the road. She’d then sit on the seat and catch the bus back to Christchurch. That’s Brutal and beautiful bus terminal. all the posterity we’d need.

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A pawsome effort by Jock By Maddison Gourlay maddison.g@theguardian.co.nz

Jock the adventurous west highland terrier is back at it again. Christine Taylor has recently published her third children’s book, and the second based off her cheeky west highland terrier Jock and his life on the farm. In the latest book, Jock again shows readers what his day in the life on the farm looks like through the different seasons. “It is so important that not just our younger generation, but for everyone to learn and understand about how our farmers are feeding the world,’’ said Taylor, a Mid Canterbury grandmother and farmer. “Writing children’s farming story books is a fun timeout and a hobby for me. “I love living and working on the farm and it gives me so much pleasure to share that life through children’s picture books.’’ Taylor has been delighted to hear that families were eager to get their hands on her third book, to collect all three books in the series. After printing 1000 copies, of Jock’s Life On The Farm, about a third of this were pre-sold. “I feel so proud,” Taylor said. All three of Taylor’s books have been self-published, printed in New Zealand, and are available in selected bookstores throughout Canterbury.

Cute: A day on the farm is the usual for Jock the white west highland terrier, who is a children’s picture book star.

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Allenton 4 Allison Street

Netherby 10E Magnolia Drive Open Home

Ashburton 89 Aitken Street

Open Home

Allenton 116a Creek Road Price Reduced

Open Home

Exceptional townhouse

Braebrook living

Vendors on the move

Secluded and peaceful

This near new quality townhouse exudes class in everything about it. From the landscaping through to the build itself the workmanship is 1st class. Positioned well to utilize the all day sun. Three bedrooms. master with ensuite and fully tiled shower, main bathroom with bath/shower vanity and toilet. Loads of storage in the hallway and attached double garage. Separate laundry.

This property offers outstanding living that includes a large living/dining area and separate lounge area that has sliding doors opening out to a sunny and private area for your outdoor entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with quality appliances and has amazing bench space.

After a collapsed sale, this property is now available again and the Vendors want sold.

Here on offer is a modern home on a private rear section on popular Creek Road. Open plan kitchen with dining and family room with access to the exterior timber decking and private lawn areas. Separate lounge adjacent to the family room. Three double bedrooms with master having an ensuite and walk in robe and also access to a private deck.

For Sale Buyers $599,000+ View Sat 15 May 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU87685

For Sale Buyers $595,000+ View Sat 15 May 10.00 - 10.30am Web pb.co.nz/AU83720

For Sale Buyers $379,000+ View Sat 15 May 10.45 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AU83440

Ashburton 71 Morris Road

Hampstead 65 Eton Street Open Home

This appealing character home is located within the avenues and is an easy walk to shops and supermarket. Inside this cosy three bedroom home is spacious light filled living with original timber features and kitchen adjoining. Three double bedrooms and modernised bathroom.

Deadline Sale closes 4.00pm Wed 26 May 2021 View Sat 15 May 10.45 - 11.15am Web pb.co.nz/AU84021

Ashburton 262 Tancred Street Open Home

Ashburton 59 Short Street

Open Home

New Listing

Good as new!! 5013sqm

A wee diamond

Street appeal

Unique Opportunity

This immaculately presented home on a large section will appeal to a broad range of potential purchasers. From the time you enter this fresh vibrant decor sits easily with the indoor/outdoor flow to patios and outdoor dining.

The Vendors have taken a sleepy wee cottage and transformed it to what is on offer today. The exterior has been tidied up with double glazed aluminium windows being added and weatherboards painted. The inside of this three bedroom home has been completely renovated. Prepped and painted everywhere. New kitchen, bathroom and laundry joinery.

An appealing home close to many amenities. Sited on a corner section within walking distance to town, this permanent material home is now ready for new owners to put their own mark on the property. Very tidy all round but huge scope for change. Three double bedrooms and central bathroom. Separate laundry and toilet. Spacious separate kitchen and dining/family room and separate lounge.

Its all about location with this property- close to town and many other amenities. Permanent material with a concrete tile roof, this homes layout is somewhat different but the ability is there to make it your own. Two bedrooms, two livings and a large central foyer. The kitchen and adjacent laundry area are original but very tidy and also has a second toilet here.

For Sale Buyers $335,000+ View Sat 15 May 11.30 - 12.00pm Web pb.co.nz/AU84429

For Sale Buyers $380,000+ View Sat 15 May 12.15 - 12.45pm Web pb.co.nz/AU86933

For Sale Buyers $365,000+ View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AU86952

Paul Cunneen M 0274 323 382

Tender closes 4.00pm Fri 18 Jun 2021 View Sat 15 May 11.00 - 11.45am Web pb.co.nz/AL87413 4

Tinwald 5 Roxburgh Place

Tinwald 3 Roxburgh Place

Hampstead 96 Beach Road

Ashburton Lot 1 123 Albert Street

New Listing

Brand new and private

Just completed

Nest or invest

4036sqm Established Trees

Tucked away in a rear section, this new build is sure to tick many boxes. Permanent material and all the specifications of a modern home. Four double bedrooms with master having a large ensuite and walk in robe. Central bathroom and separate toilet close to the other bedroooms. Internal kitchen open to the dining and living space and a separate lounge off the entry foyer.

Brand new and waiting to be loved. A well designed home of four bedrooms with one of these in a position to be an office for those that work from home. Entry off an exposed aggregate driveway leads into a spacious area which features an internal kitchen with a generous hidden scullery, a large dining/family space and a lounge area that opens to the outside for even more entertaining space.

Looking for your first home or investment then you need to take the time to look at this Beach Road property. This four bedroom brick home sits on a 1158sqm section with plenty of room for the family. The house boasts a tidy bathroom, kitchen and four double rooms and separate laundry and toilet.

Landscape development is half way there with established specimen trees and lawn. Formal gated entry, sealed drive and irrigation well. Oh so close to town- you could walk home after dinner. Vendor to fence the unfenced boundary and install power, fibre and town water connections to the boundary. Good soils for the gardeners. Enquire now- this offering will attract attention.

For Sale Buyers $710,000+ View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AU87438

For Sale Buyers $670,000+ View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AU82761

For Sale Buyers $358,000+ View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AU84524

For Sale $260,000 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AL88219

Huntingdon 19 Waterton Point

Rakaia 1985 Rakaia Highway

Contractors or business base

Located in a quality cul-de-sac within the unique Lake Hood lifestyle community. The offer of 19 Waterton Point is the last opportunity to secure and develop a section in this highly sought after address. Perfectly positioned with 180 degree panoramic mountain views from Mt Peel to Mt Hutt.

Contractors, business base, work from home, DIY handymen - all are possible with this affordable opportunity. Located 6kms south of Rakaia with highway frontage which makes the 6,750sqm title ideal to set up or base your next venture. Whether for business or utilising the multiple shed and yard space plus three bedroom home, the options are endless and deserve your attention.

Deadline Sale closes 3.00pm Fri 14 May 2021 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AU85726

For Sale $440,000 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/AR84325 3

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Opportunity Not To Be Missed 80 Tancred Street, Rakaia Don’t miss this opportunity to secure this wee gem. This home is being relocated to the Rakaia District. Built in 1994 with Hardiplank cladding, floor area is approximately 60m2. This home has two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, separate laundry, bathroom and kitchen. The living area is open plan with a sliding door onto a small deck. Double garage. The home will have new carpets and vinyl, landscaping and stone chip on the driveway and some new paint in

some areas inside and outside of this home. Whether it be north or south, Rakaia is central in proximity to many of Canterbury’s sporting and tourist attractions and close to Christchurch City and Christchurch International Airport. Rakaia has a Primary School and Medical Centre and offers a friendly community spirit with a couple of coffee and gift shops to choose from. Mt Hutt is at your back doorstep for the snow enthusiasts and for those who love fishing or catching salmon in the nearby Rakaia River!

Offers Over: $305,000

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Havelock Street Happiness

It’s Location That Counts!

73 Havelock Street, ASHBURTON Complete with a spacious low maintenance outdoor area, this property ensures easy Step inside this stylish two bedroom care living. townhouse and prepare to be impressed! Located in a prime position close to the domain and CBD, convenience is assured. An extra spacious living room complete with a heat pump. An updated bathroom, a separate laundry 2 1 2 and garaging for two vehicles provides additional benefits to the lucky purchaser. Deadline sale Thursday, May 27, 2021

122 Barkers Road, METHVEN

Nest Or Invest

Where Town Meets Country

Web ID AUW2840432 View Saturday, 1pm - 1.30pm

25 Brucefield Avenue, NETHERBY This light and bright home is on a spacious corner section with good off-street parking plus single garage and car port. The kitchen has a modern island bench which is open plan to the living area. Upgrading includes modern floor-mounted heat pump, modern carpet, mechanical ventilation in bathroom and kitchen. This property provides a great step onto the property ladder. Currently rented for $300

per week. Why rent when you could buy this affordable home. Be quick and enquire for more details, a property of this nature will not be available for long.

Offers over $265,000

If you have been wishing for a 2 hectare lifestyle property this could be the one. You won’t be disappointed with the 18m x 18m shed with power, combined workshop plus garaging for extra vehicles. This family home has five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Master bedroom has en suite, WIR and sliding doors out to the gardens. All bedrooms are doubles, one other bedroom also has an en suite. The hub of the home is open plan with two living areas and modern kitchen and there is a separate lounge. The family lounge

48 Murdochs Road Four bare land sections of approximately 4000m². Popular location in sheltered setting with country outlook. Town water, power and fibre to be supplied to each section. Each section to be fenced. Front lot has own well. Driveway to be formed and shingled to Lots 2, 3 and 4.

Web ID AUE2706234

has a log burner and double doors opening onto the courtyard with a covered area to entertain. There is a built-in barbecue with a bench and spa pool included. Double glazed throughout, with underfloor heating in the kitchen and all three bathrooms. Three paddocks are post and wire fenced, perfect for small livestock plus the convenience of town water supply. Superb location. 5 3 4 By Negotiation Web ID ML2811035 View Saturday, 11.15am - 11.45am

Lot Lot Lot Lot

1 - $265,000 (front lot) 2 - $250,000 3 - $250,000 4 - $250,000 SOLD

All subject to final survey and issue of title.

Priced from $250,000

LOT 2

SOLD

For Lease – Perfect Retail Opportunity

Fully Serviced Lifestyle Sections Racecourse Road Enjoy the benefit of all town services in a convenient lifestyle setting with superb mountain views. Each site benefits from a low pressure sewer connection to the town system without the need for a costly septic tank. All other services of fibre, power and water provided to boundary. These sites provide the best of both worlds where town meets country. The speed limit in this location will be reduced to 50km/h consistent with other urban locations.

This development is a short walk to Allenton and kids can bike to school. Laneway access to the southern boundary provides the ideal entry ensuring any housing development has unimpeded north-facing development potential. Generous sized lifestyle sections from 5000m2 provide plenty of space suitable for the most adventurous builds. General covenants for this subdivision will ensure standards are maintained for a quality environment.

Shop 3, 474 East Street, Ashburton Popular retail location situated within the bustling Countdown (North) complex. A constant flow of traffic and abundance of parking appeals to a variety of businesses. Surrounded by a café, food takeaway, pharmacy and audiologist. This tenancy was previously utilised as a hair salon and would suit many businesses.

Priced from $335,000

Comprises an approximate floor area of 45m2. Fit-out includes polished concrete floors, suspended ceiling and air conditioning. Enquire for more details.

By Negotiation

SOLD

Web ID ACL2840458

Prominent East Street Retail

Ideal Lease Opportunity

Brand New Townhouse

Peaceful Location

190 East Street, ASHBURTON

Shop 2, 75 Harrison Street, ALLENTON

124A Alford Forest Road, ALLENTON

This prime East Street retail space incorporating 55m2 of retail plus office/store area is available for lease for a new business. Whether you want high levels of foot traffic, off-street parking at your door and East Street frontage this tenancy ticks the boxes! Available now.

An ideal sized premises at an affordable price. Suited to retail or office activities. The interior has been modernised with near new carpet flooring tiles, LED lighting, security alarm and heat pump. The layout comprises a large open plan area and a partitioned office plus amenities. Total approximate lettable floor area of 64.59 square metres.

177 Mitcham Road, ASHBURTON

By Negotiation

Generous in size, providing spacious living and easy care grounds. You will be impressed with the extras in this home. Double the standard ceiling insulation, fully insulated garage, attic stairs and extensive storage. Superior construction with strong ribraft floor and foundation. Complete with window furnishings and sunshade over outdoor courtyard area, garden shed.

Web ID ACL2392117

Web ID ACL2807920

Situated on 8.7540ha of land, fully deer fenced, with a central laneway leading to the deer shed/ cattle yard facilities, this property has historically been used for fattening deer, cattle and lambs and latterly used for ewes and lambs. Open plan modern kitchen with three living areas all having access to courtyards and gardens, five bedrooms and three bathrooms plus hobby room/office.

A Winning Combination 19 Saunders Road, Allenton, Ashburton Located on a desirable corner site in Allenton, this attractive red brick home is just what you’re looking for. Open plan kitchen and dining areas open through to the large lounge, and outside to the private gardens. Three generous bedrooms, modern

bathroom, separate laundry, separate toilet and two heat pumps. Double garage plus carport, fully fenced for pets. Don’t miss this opportunity. Call now!

Approx Floor Area 110sqm

Auction:

12 noon, Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Harcourts Auction Rooms, 114 Tancred Street, Ashburton (unless sold prior)

Viewing:

By appointment only

Tammy McDougall PHONE 0274 727 535

harcourts.co.nz/AS130421

Aprox Land Area 738sqm

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Great Timing Here 1 Kelburn Place, Tinwald

The timing is right to purchase this 239sqm home. This is being built on the last section in this new cul-de-sac. Sited on a lovely sunny corner section. The home has four bedrooms with an ensuite off the main bedroom. Walk-in

pantry, open plan kitchen, dining, and living. Plus good sized media room or second lounge. Tiled showers in bathroom plus shower, bath and vanity in the main bathroom. Separate toilet. Good sized double garage with internal

Price $711,000 027 442 2281 | mark@fnash.co.nz

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access, Lawns, paths, driveways, and decking all included, just turn the key and start living. New homes of this quality hard to find. Purchase now and have input into colours. All yours for $711,000.

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A hidden gem in Ashburton is up for reluctant sale but retirement is looming. Established business with customers New Zealand wide. Stock is sourced throughout the country and is displayed on site at the show rooms at 100 East Street, Ashburton. There is plenty of potential as there is currently no online presence. For further information contact Phil Smith 021 228 2761 or ap.smith@xtra.co.nz

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29 Buckleys Terrace Tinwald

10 Bowen Street Rakaia

• Two generous double bedrooms • Open plan kitchen and living • Updated shower • Country views

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

Enquiries over $295,000

Enquiries over $390,000

Mark Williams 027 442 2281

Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

1D Carters Terrace Tinwald

• New kitchen • New bathroom and laundry • Three bedrooms • Double garage

Enquiries over $349,000 Debbie Boon 027 448 4006

Allens Road Subdivision Unit 6

• Main bathroom and ensuite • Three bedrooms • Subject to consents • Double garage

Enquiries over $495,000 Mark Williams 027 442 2281

SOLD

2 Dunford Street Rakaia

• 2 double bedrooms plus office sunroom or single third bedroom • Updated kitchen/laundry • Diesel burner for heating • Large 1333sqm corner section

Enquiries over $350,000 Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

144 Railway Terrace Rakaia

• On the west side of Rakaia • 2024sqm over two separate titles • Residential zoned • Kitchen, bar, men’s and women’s toilets and plenty of parking.

$315,000 + GST (if any) Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

Allens Road Subdivision Unit 8 • Three bedrooms • Subject to consent • Double garage • Open plan living

Enquiries over $495,000 Mark Williams 027 442 2281

23 Beach Road, Hampstead

• 2 bedrooms • Open plan living • Double garage • Freshly decorated bathroom

Offers over $325,0000 Debbie Boon 027 448 4006

We put you firs Call us for your free market appraisal today Allens Road Subdivision Unit 7

• Three bedrooms • Open plan kitchen dining and lounge • 2 bathrooms

Enquiries over $495,000 Mark Williams 027 442 2281

Acton Road, Lot 1 & 8 Rakaia • Lot 1 $250,000 • Lot 8 $250,000 • Section sizes from 2.2ha

Roberta Counsell 027 228 7843

NEW LISTING

Mayfield 51 Oakleys Road 4

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 10 Jun 2021 Phone for viewing times Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Lifestyle masterclass Uniquely designed and set on eight hectares, this property is a rare commodity in today's market. Built from tilt slab concrete panels, Zincalume and board and batten, the home is perfectly positioned to fully take advantage of the mountain views on offer. Open plan living, lounge and kitchen areas with bifolding doors open out onto a large deck area complete with spa, providing ideal entertainment zones for the whole family. Four bedrooms, two of which have their own ensuites and walk-in wardrobes, the large master wing being added in 2018. Heating is via a Jetmaster open fire, heat pump, radiators and underfloor heating.

bayleys.co.nz/5514597

Ashburton 29 Mitcham Road 4

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 27 May 2021 View Sat 10.30-11.15am or by appointment Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Town and country A versatile eight hectare property within a stone's throw of the Ashburton township, this family home and lifestyle package truly offers the very best of town and country. The whole family can spread out and relax in the spacious and tastefully decorated four bedroom home. The open plan living, dining and kitchen area flows effortlessly to the outdoor living, lending itself beautifully to entertaining a crowd. The stunning kitchen features a butler's pantry and a large kitchen island for the family to gather or enjoy a casual meal. Each of the four generous bedrooms open to the outdoors, creating a connection with the gardens.

bayleys.co.nz/5514729

NEW LISTING

Ashburton 8 Cameron Street 3

For Sale offers invited over $490,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am or by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Top location Solid brick with plaster and new Colorsteel roof. Situated on top end of Cameron Street , this property is conveniently located near EA Networks centre and town. Comprising of three bedrooms and open plan living, dining and kitchen. Heated by a compliant Lady Kitchener log fire. Large double garage with a spacious workshop attached.

bayleys.co.nz/5515211

Tinwald 9 Grove Street

Alford Forest Alford Forest Settlement Road

Grove of opportunity

Two storey home with permanent material on the ground level, four good sized bedrooms, two living areas and rumpus room with three heat pumps and a log burner to provide comfort all year round.

Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 20 May 2021 3 Deans Avenue, Chch View Sat 1.30-2pm or by appointment Olé Wallis 021 0273 7307

bayleys.co.nz/5514945

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A unique opportunity Defined by potential, this sprawling 15 hectare (subject to final survey) plot represents an enthralling development opportunity in a favoured setting of Alford Forest, just 15 minutes from the town of Methven.

bayleys.co.nz/5512283

Expressions of Interest View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Methven Racecourse Avenue Price by Negotiation Phone for viewing times Mike Preston 027 430 7041 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz Simon Sharpin 027 631 8087 simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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

bayleys.co.nz/5513310

Methven Barkers Road

Mt Somers 55B Mt Jollie Street

Camrose Estates Stage 7 released. Starting from $150,000. Sections range from 650sqm - 1,080sqm. The prestigious 31 hectare Camrose Estate subdivision development is situated right on the edge of Methven township.

bayleys.co.nz/510972

Price by Negotiation Fee Ensor 021 705 014 Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 Olé Wallis 021 0273 7307 WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Owner wants sold

Are you looking to start your family tradition at Lake Clearwater? This fantastic three bedroom bach plus a converted caravan has space for all the family. With open plan living you can access the stunning views to the mountains via the sliding doors.

Price by Negotiation View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz

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bayleys.co.nz/5514126

Methven 81 Barkers Road

Methven 191 Main Street

Style and sophistication

Style and sophistication are on display at every turn in this welcoming approximately 174sqm home. With spacious open plan living comprising of kitchen, dining and lounge area with great outdoor flow for your family.

For Sale offers invited over $625,000 View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

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Investors - act now!

This property presents multiple options for an investor with two properties on one title. The downstairs property offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, while upstairs has four bedrooms and one bathroom.

For Sale offers invited over $668,000 View by appointment Rosa Dekker 0274 655 387 rosa.dekker@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/5514731

bayleys.co.nz/5514499

NEW LISTING

FINAL NOTICE

Methven 16 McMillan Street

Methven 5 Wayne Place

Ideal location

Quaint, cosy and warm home, featuring three bedrooms and one bathroom. This home has a lovely light open plan living and kitchen area. Set on a 1,013sqm section there is a garage with workshop and additional room for office along with a carport.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 27 May 2021 View Sat 11.30am-12pm or by appointment Maree Firth 027 542 1364 maree.firth@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/5515088

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Embrace the space

Seriously good living is on offer here. Set on a 936sqm section, this five bedroom home has an expansive 189sqm floor plan including an open plan kitchen and dining area with a separate large living area.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Wed 19 May 2021 View by appointment Fee Ensor 021 705 014 fee.ensor@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/5515054

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Lifestyle Masterclass 51 Oakleys Road Mayfield Uniquely designed and set on eight hectares, this property is a rare commodity in today’s market. Built from tilt slab concrete panels, Zincalume and board and batten, the home is perfectly positioned to fully take advantage of the mountain views on offer, with open plan living, lounge and kitchen areas with bi-folding doors opening out onto a large deck area complete with spa, providing ideal entertainment zones for the whole family. Boasting four bedrooms, two of which have their own ensuites and walk-in wardrobes. The master wing was built in 2018 and offers the new owners space to call their own, complete with a large walk-in wardrobe and ensuite with large tiled shower and auto-closing skylight. Heated via a Jetmaster open fire and

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heat pump in the lounge as well as radiators and underfloor heating. The separate office is located off the lounge and is an ideal space to operate a business from. A mud room and laundry leads through to the double garage, while a four-bay pole shed with two enclosed bays and two lean-to bays provides ample storage space. Currently used as a contractor’s yard a four-bay pole shed offers an ideal opportunity to create income from a lease space or the perfect place to run a business from home. The paddocks are currently planted in lucerne and are cut and baled for hay. Properties in this area, built and finished to this exceptionally high standard are hard to come by, making this an opportunity not to be missed!

Deadline sale

(Unless sold prior) 12 noon, Thu 10 June 2021

Mike Preston Phone 027 430 7041

Email mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz

Viewing

By appointment only

Simon Sharpin Phone 027 631 8087

Email simon.sharpin@bayleys.co.nz

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the world. In the course of the event, the wraps were also whipped off the 812 Competizione A, a spectacular Targa-top version, again a limited-series and an homage to the Prancing Horse’s glorious open-top tradition. The presentation took place in a very special venue, the recently-opened GT Sporting Activities Department located alongside the Fiorano track, further strengthening the inextricable link between Maranello’s road-going sports cars and the peerless racing DNA developed as a result of over seven decades of success on the world’s circuits.

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By Bernard Egan

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t’s Monday. Last weekend is all over, but gosh what a great weekend it was. We celebrated mothers, we celebrated sports people, we continued to celebrate all things wheelie as Wheels Week rolled on, and around 300 people celebrated our wonderful local educational facility – Ashburton College. Organised by the Ashburton College Alumni, the First 10 Years reunion was simply brilliant. Like all reunions it provided an opportunity to catch up, mix and mingle, renew friendships and recall school days. But it wasn’t just about looking back; those attending found out about the exciting future which lies ahead for Ashburton College. The school is now 56 years old, and there have been reunions in the past. For some of us, the first reunion occurred on February 2, 1965, which was the day Ashburton College opened. Now that may sound funny. But prior to that, when many of us completed our primary schooling at the end of our Standard 6 or whatever year that’s now called, our classmates went in different directions – some to Hakatere College, some to Ashburton High School. Our third forms were then divided among classes, and some ended up in a class without any of their old school mates. That wasn’t at all bad, in fact it was a good thing, as many new friendships were formed, and because many of us stayed in touch with primary school friends our social circle grew. Then in 1965 when Hakatere College and Ashburton High School amalgamated to form Ashburton College, we ended up with our primary school friends again. Our first reunion!

So what were some of things happening motoring-wise back in 1965? A car which has become an iconic member of the Ford stable – the Mustang – had been introduced six months earlier. The development of the vehicles sometimes called pony cars is a classic example of a team of executives, led by the legendary Lee Iacocca, recognising a gap in the market and following their instincts. Ford were doing well in England too, where the Cortina was a top seller in 1965. But GM products weren’t to be sneezed at either. Production of the PB Vauxhall ended in 1965, but in same year GM’s Australia branch introduced the Holden HD. Even though they appeared a few years before, there was still a lot of interest in Minis, both the ones which were worn and the ones which were driven! There is still debate about which created most interest. All of a sudden with Minis – the ones which were driven – we heard about front wheel drive. What an amazing concept – but one day some of us found out the hard way front wheel drive wasn’t such a new idea after all. We talked a lot about this incredible innovation, being little aware that Andre Citroën had introduced his famous Traction Avant (front wheel drive) many years before, and this leads to a school memory that has remained in the minds of many of us. Students and those who pass by Ashburton College these days may find it hard to believe that back in 1965 it was uncommon for any of us to drive to school. But those who did sometimes paid a price. Just as a classmate was about to drive off others would often lift the rear of their car, leaving the back wheels spinning and the car and its unfortunate driver going nowhere. It was just one of those harmless pranks which became a tradition. But it wasn’t only pupils who were subjected

A classic among classics, the 1965 Ford Mustang.

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The unmistakeable shape of the iconic Mini.

to the tradition – we treated our teachers equally – so if the occasion was right, maybe a birthday or a teacher leaving (mind you with great kids like us why would they want to?) they were given the treatment too. Amongst our teachers was a gentleman who taught French, and was obviously very interested in the culture of that country a real Francophile. To us he seemed the epitome of a Frenchman, often wearing a beret and what more he drove a Citroën Light Fifteen. For whatever reason, his day and his turn to experience this wonderful tradition finally came. Just as he was about to drive off, the back wheels were lifted off the ground but the joke was on those who did the lifting; they found out Minis were not the only cars with front wheel drive. It probably looked quite funny – a Citroën taking off down Grey Street with several chaps being dragged behind it, and the driver possibly singing Viva la France! All the drag and lifting the holders could muster was to no avail, so finally they were forced to let go. The car, and no doubt the driver still resplendent in his beret, gave a bit of a lurch and a bump then carried on, while those involved swallowed their pride. Gradually, during our final school years, one or two did get cars, and I recall one classmate inheriting his grandfather’s Model A canvas top truck. One Monday he recounted being at a rather posh weekend party, during which some ponce in an attempt to embarrass a young fellow asked “and what kind of car do you drive?” to which he retorted “a Ford convertible”. In 1965 our Trio at the Top, Chris Amon, Denny Hulme and Bruce McLaren were

really making a name for themselves in international motorsport – Kiwis as is often the case, punching above their weight. Two years later Denny Hulme became the first – and to date only – Kiwi Formula One World Champion driver. When Ashburton College began the junior school was based at the former Hakatere site, and the senior school occupied the High School (now Intermediate School) campus. The teachers often moved up and down Cass Street in Bedford vans with sliding doors, in what appeared at times to be a rather interesting and possibly lifethreatening logistical exercise. In one of his songs of the time Bob Dylan said the times they are a-changing. And they certainly were! Influences like The Beatles and changing social attitudes had come along. Cars were changing too, but it’s interesting to think two of the cars mentioned – the Mini and the Mustang – and for that matter the other mini are still very much with us. Written on a Monday looking back on a great weekend, these words will appear in print on Friday, when we’ll be able to look forward to another good weekend. A weekend which will mark the conclusion of Wheels Week. Ironically on the first weekend of Wheels Week there was a fabulous Show and Shine; there’ll be another equally fabulous one this weekend, when the Vintage Car Club stages a Show and Shine between 11am and 2pm at the VTNZ car park on West Street. The College reunion was great, and it’s been great after an absence last year to have been reunited with Wheels Week. Wheels Week 2021 has been nothing short of great! And everyone who made it happen, organisers, sponsors, participants, spectators and supporters deserve a huge pat on the back and our thanks.

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he benefits of Wheels Week are huge in every sense. And thanks to the Originals, a worthy recipient has already found this out. The Originals have donated the proceeds of their spectacular Motorcycle Show and Shine held at the Devon Tavern to a very worthy cause. But wait, there’s more. The Originals will be bringing the Ashburton Bike Show to town on 20 November. It will undoubtedly be a not-tobe-missed event.

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Super Rugby - round two How does Super Rugby Trans-Tasman work? The five New Zealand teams – Blues, Chiefs, Crusaders, Highlanders and Hurricanes – and the five Australian teams – Brumbies, Western Force, Rebels, Reds and Waratahs – will battle for Trans-Tasman supremacy. It’s a condensed competition of just six weeks. Each New Zealand team plays each Australian team once over the five weeks of round robin play. New Zealand teams don’t play other New Zealand teams and Australian teams don’t play other Australian teams – we’ve already seen plenty of that. The scoring system remains the same, with four points for a win, two points for a draw and nothing for a loss. Teams can earn a bonus point if they lose by seven points of fewer,

and another if they score three tries more than their opposition. The top two teams after the five weeks will meet in the final. It doesn’t have to be New Zealand v Australia in the final, because the competition is run on a single ladder and not with a conference system. The two teams with the highest points total will be the finalists, so there could be two New Zealand teams competing in the final. Fans of the captain’s challenge will be disappointed to read that utter time-waster has been abolished for this competition. The rule that a player who is shown a red card can be replaced after 20 minutes will remain in place, as will the polarising goal-line drop out rule. Golden point will not feature in the round robins, but will be in play if required during the final.

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New star emerges Second placings galore for locals

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The locals may not have picked up a winner on their home track of Ashburton on Wednesday, but the venue did play host to the potential launch of a future topline galloper. His name? Maximus Prime. It’s a rare sight these days to see a horse go out in the thoroughbred world paying less than $2 for the win, with the only other runner in the South Island in recent memory being Atishu in the Warstep Stakes last month. But such was the confidence in the John Blackadder-trained runner that he started well inside the red, and while there were a couple of nervous moments, he duly delivered. Handled with aplomb by top jock Samantha Wynne, Maximus Prime burst through at the top of the straight and ran away to win with ease – justifying his heavy favouritism and all of the pre-race expectation. “He’s a special horse, he’s got a big future,” Blackadder said as they were loading his charge into the gates. Despite the rarity of short-priced favourites in the South Island, punters took that confidence and piled it onto Elizabeth Rose in the next, backing her into inside the $2 mark. Again, it was Wynne in the saddle, but she was unable to get the job done – producing a big finish to run second, beaten by the impressive Sweet Fields. With a soft track, Wednesday’s racing

Samantha Wynne delivered for punters on Wednesday, producing an inch-perfect ride on the exciting Maximus Prime. really announced the arrival of the winter racing season in Canterbury, and many horses struggled with the transition. But those with form deep in the ground started to show their wares and

will be horses to follow over the coming months. While there was no success to talk about from a local perspective, Amanda Higgins started the day about as well as you can without picking up a winner. Higgins threw a saddle on the runner-up in both race one and race two on the programme. Altar Girl finished a length and a half behind opening race winner Repulse, while Meritorious went down in a head-bobber in the second to Jack Knows Best. Higgins’ third runner for the day, Pikey Princess, also turned in the performance of an improver when finishing sixth, after contesting for the lead at the top of the straight in the race won by Maximus Prime. Grey galloper, Vermont, made it two second placings in a row later in the day for Matt and Sarah Smith. After finding the front early, Corey Campbell moved the mare into the clear coming off the final bend, but she was unable to hold out the late challenge of Reliably Perky. Jason Laking and former Ashburton girl, Meg Cunneen, nearly caused the upset of the day in the last race when Mamma Sans ran an absolute belter to finish second to the impressive Island Hope. After hitting the front and looking likely – Mamma Sans was unable to hold on for the win, but the $6 place price would have given those who follow the local connections a reason to smile at the end of the day.

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Locals out to show form A big two weeks of harness racing at Addington Raceway lie ahead, and for the Mid Canterbury contingent the good times may well begin tonight. The best three-year-old fillies in the land square off in one of two Group One features for the month, the Nevele R Fillies Final for $120,000 and leading junior driver, John Morrison has a leading chance in classy filly Lifes A Beach. The Tony Barron-trained filly can boast to being the only horse this year to have beaten the race’s $1.70 favourite, Bettor Twist, and goes into tonight’s feature as a big chance of knocking her over again if luck permits. Her blistering turn of foot gives her a strong advantage at the business end and it will be Morrison, who is charged with trying to give her the best opportunity. “She’s just got better and better as the season’s gone on,” he said. “And I think she’ll keep getting better too, there’s plenty of options for her before the season is over.” The fillies will return next week for the Group One New Zealand Oaks. John Hay gets a good chance to get a rare premier night victory early on in the card with the promising Taurus. He has been placed in four of his six starts, and his last start effort for second at Ashburton was full of merit. There will also be plenty of eyes on the Laurence Hanrahan-trained Last Of The Mohicans. The son of Auckland Reactor was breathtaking last start, but takes on a much stronger field tonight, but does so from a very good barrier draw. Currently just outside the top 12 for the Four-Year-Old Emerald at next month’s Harness Jewels, Hanrahan suggested that even if able to qualify it was unlikely the gelding would trek to Cambridge for the event.

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R1 NEVELE R FILLIES SERIES No.43 CONSOLATION $15,000 1980m 16:40 1 17073 Endless Dreams B N Orange D J Butcher 2 60902 Hey Tonight 3 48622 Angel Of Montana R D Close 4 85009 Sophie R T May 5 88373 Dashtothebeach J W Cox 6 49816 Dont Lie To Me S J Ottley 7 x9650 Ariella M J Williamson John Morrison 8 5788 Tiger Taylor N P Williamson 9 5715 Bettastar 10 80758 Times Are A Changin T M Williams 11 94212 With Grace J R Dunn R2 MID-WINTER ADDINGTON TROT $20,000 2600m 17:09 1 53827 Spotlight The Valley John Morrison 2 1100 Sally Lindenny G D O’Reilly 3 5x364 Regal Attire N C Rasmussen 4 30010 Take After Me R L Houghton 5 7717 Rachmaninov T J Grant 6 30063 Sunnivue Phileah S J Ottley 7 27818 This Time Gamble J R Dunn I R Cameron 8 74673 Bright Glow G D Smith 9 0179x Muscle Bank 10 13935 Full Of Hope R D Close 11 13640 Love N The Port M J Williamson R J Butt 12 x1056 Rosie’s Son 13 x0x31 Classic Call M P Edmonds 14 4qx81 One Two Menny B N Orange 15 90504 Tequila Sunset K G Cameron R D Holmes 16 47322 Sugarinspice 17 39968 Monrika S R McNally 18 3534 Miss Crazed Brad Williamson R3 WALKER DAVEY FREE-FOR-ALL $25,000 1980m 17:40 1 47974 Jack Ryan Ben Hope G D O’Reilly 2 11262 Laver

3 9x585 South Coast Arden N C Rasmussen 4 35x91 Fabrizio B N Orange 5 11417 Plutonium Lady S J Ottley 6 1334x Chase Auckland T M Williams R4 MICO PLUMBING PACE $20,000 2600m 18:09 1 2x412 Teds Legacy M P Edmonds B N Orange 2 4x033 Admirable 3 15243 Megarock G D O’Reilly 4 251 The Morning Star J F Curtin John Morrison 5 01x06 Harrison 6 41805 Le Pole Dancer P J Davis 7 79024 Artatac S J Ottley J R Dunn 8 96292 Jimmy Arma 9 55091 Caesar’s Quest Laura Mckay 10 1x Heza Sport J Herbert M J Williamson 11 4167 He’s Tough 12 31 Maren Franco L F O’Reilly 13 3x162 Taurus J C Hay N P Williamson 14 45385 Tartan Roxy 15 11090 Takemybreathaway G D Smith 16 6348x Kowhai Magic T S Chmiel 17 24822 Pay Me Visa R D Close 18 3331x Mark O’ronga R M Cameron R5 FAHEY FENCE HIRE PACE $22,500 1980m 18:39 1 73216 I’mallaboutthebase C R Ferguson 2 60004 Back In Black T S Chmiel 3 48112 Folklore J W Cox 4 49491 Last Of The Mohicans R T May M J Williamson 5 10430 She’s Tough N C Rasmussen 6 2x114 Shan Noble 7 11401 Pace N Pride T M Williams 8 33622 Belmont Major Craig D Thornley J F Curtin 9 5x655 Kruizr 10 12222 Italian Lad S J Ottley B N Orange 11 57x36 Cardinal Sin Ellie Barron 12 118x1 Tres Chic

13 31213 Homebush Lad Ben Hope 14 68061 Mikey Maguire N P Williamson R6 NZB STANDARDBRED HARNESS MILLION 2 - 2YO MOBILE TROT $75,000 1980m 19:09 1 72 Brother Love G D Smith M J Williamson 2 4 Toro Stride 3 28 One Tree Hill Brad Williamson N C Rasmussen 4 5356 Wy Fi J R Dunn 5 1141 Highgrove R J Butt 6 25 Rakero Blaze 7 1 Emma Joy M A Teaz R T May 8 4 Nortie Nortie R7 PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT MOBILE PACE $20,000 1980m 19:40 1 46130 Dhaulagiri J W Cox Ben Hope 2 53316 Loyalist 3 26972 Got You Covered J R Dunn John Morrison 4 7x851 Miss Mucho J Herbert 5 15251 Taumata Vc 6 18050 Corravally Star J J A Young 7 223x1 American Sniper Korbyn Newman N C Rasmussen 8 x2141 Samhara 9 80921 Kiss The Girls D J White 10 31021 Jazelle D J Butcher 11 12272 Pay Me Speedy N P Williamson 12 72100 Bettor Grunter B N Orange 13 21445 Arden’s Reality T M Williams 14 47442 Chase The Hat Trick S J Ottley R8 LONE STAR SIRES’ STAKES AGED TROTTERS CLASSIC $40,000 2600m 20:10 1 10831 Andoverlov B N Orange R J Butt 2 47113 Gold Chain 3 975x2 Majestic Lavros S J Ottley 4 11164 Midnight Dash Ben Hope Korbyn Newman 5 54772 The Player 6 30251 One Majic Kenny J R Dunn

7 3x117 Chinese Whisper N P Williamson 8 x2735 Oscar Bonavena N C Rasmussen R9 NEVELE R FILLIES FINAL $120,000 1980m 20:40 1 49816 Dont Lie To Me Craig D Thornley 2 85456 Ruby Mach 3 31131 Bettor Talk Art R D Close R T May 4 40835 Songbird Korbyn Newman 5 54912 Off N Gone 6 11122 Lifes A Beach John Morrison 7 41332 Darling Me B D Butcher 8 1537 Braeview Kelly B N Orange M J Williamson 9 x9650 Ariella 10 85121 La Rosa S J Ottley C R Ferguson 11 34090 Bizzie Lou N C Rasmussen 12 21121 Bettor Twist 13 12131 Allamericanlover D J Butcher J R Dunn 14 7x236 Town Echo 15 21112 The Honey Queen J I Dickie R10 SPECTATORS NOW OPEN SUNDAYS! HANDICAP TROT $22,500 2600m 21:10 1 23903 Willangus Lad G D O’Reilly 2 57447 Phoebe Onyx J W Cox 3 88291 Sundons Flyer J J A Young T M Williams 4 0393x Chief Of Staff 5 13213 Show Me The Gray R D Close P J Davis 6 93772 Overzealous 7 x0855 Cochy Malc K Barron 8 01x50 One Over All 9 15946 Time In A Bottle John Morrison 10 43253 Sioux Princess S J Ottley 11 2q114 Milliondollarmonkey J F Curtin R T May 12 690x4 Valley Star 13 x7611 Outamyway B N Orange 14 21534 Midnight Assassin J Herbert 15 43556 Rebel Kibbybones J C Hay 16 1128 Sekkie Monkey N P Williamson

17 40x91 Ultimate Stride M J Williamson 18 37355 The Dominator Craig D Thornley R11 NZB STANDARDBRED HARNESS MILLION 2 2YO C & G $200,000 1980m 21:40 1 135 Franco Mac N C Rasmussen 2 5 Republican Party R T May 3 4113 Montana D J Z E Butcher 4 Smart Watch S O’Reilly 5 5 Ajira 6 12 Akuta B N Orange 7 q2x3 Cantfindabettorman M J Williamson S J Ottley 8 221 Willow Bay J W Cox 9 243 Bollinger 10 8641 Major Perry S D T Phelan T M Williams 11 121 Cosmic Major D J Butcher 12 75 Chimichurri 13 24 Strength And Honour B M Mangos 14 3 Always Have Faith J R Dunn 15 1351 My Ultimate Chevron G D Smith R12 FIRST DIRECT TAXIS PACE $15,000 1980m 22:05 1 31x10 Hands On R T May J F Curtin 2 4628x Chal Patch 3 0x312 Rocket Boy S J Ottley 4 35541 Mr Ibiza 5 70x13 Soundsofcash J R Dunn G D O’Reilly 6 55979 Not Over 7 92511 Stag Party T M Williams G D Smith 8 20303 Storm R D Close 9 72942 Yorokobi 10 6x948 Markham Eyre Ben Hope 11 61575 Tas Girl Bromac J D Harrington J W Cox 12 10319 Sportscam 13 1463 Luella Ben Hope 14 44152 Classy Dancer John Morrison 15 45722 Mighty Looee Korbyn Newman Craig D Thornley 16 33651 Majorca

Christchurch dogs Today at Addington raceway

R1 THE FITZ SPORTS BAR FEATURE $5950 295m 3 4 Type:C4 16:09

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R L Evans G A Cleeve G A Cleeve R L Evans R P Breen J & D Fahey D J Lane J T Mc Inerney

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Big Time Frosty Lisa Cole Hot Little Nancy Sam Lozell Oakmont D J Lane

1 62723 Fairly Able J & D Fahey 2 21214 Drink Shoeys P Ferguson R Wales 3 1247x Opawa Slick 1 24157 Tiggerlong Demon D A Roberts Lisa Cole 2 16335 Goldstar Wynter R L Evans R6 KOLORFUL KANVAS FEATURE $7590 520m18:24 4 62631 Big Time Pluto 5 4x444 Murmur Lisa Cole 3 12142 Foxy Rose R P Breen 1 14173 Angry Jane Matt Roberts 6 11116 Federal Morgan Lisa Cole 4 11124 Hilton Joker C N Anderson 2 1154x Smooth Step M M Grant 7 17422 Big Time Maple Lisa Cole 5 2531x Opawa Dan J M Jopson 3 218x1 Pepper Chimes J F Allen 8 16324 Jilliby Litsa Lisa Cole 6 12681 Gotcha Dotty C J Weir 4 62471 Opawa May R Wales 9 71835 Oster Bale C Roberts R Wales 7 12122 Opawa Jaws J & D Fahey R4 MY REDEEMER DISTANCE FEATURE $8,180 5 43153 Rock On John 8 42224 Hendrix Bale C Roberts 6 22414 Famous Lee R L Evans 2021 ACTIVE ELECTRICAL CHRISTCHURCH NZ ST 645m Type:C2D 17:25 9 41715 Mega Dream L J Waretini 7 31112 It’s A Blaze J & D Fahey 1 71875 Goldstar Tudor R L Evans LEGER NZD $30,000 10 26x47 Know Nugget G A Cleeve 8 23211 Big Time Mac Lisa Cole 2 21737 Gem J & D Fahey 1 26142 Know Keeper G A Cleeve 9 71835 Oster Bale C Roberts J & D Fahey 2 86831 Adobe Bro Matt Roberts R2 HART FAMILY GREYHOUND RACING FEATURE 3 27445 Mr Blackjack 10 74434 Bigtime Brody Lisa Cole 4 51355 Speed Machine Lisa Cole 3 82832 Penalty Drop D J Lane $6,420 520m Type:C2 16:25 5 56146 Humbling J & D Fahey Lisa Cole 1 41141 Federal Fantasy Lisa Cole R7 SUCK IT UP LTD FEATURE $8295 520m Type: 4 12111 Power Boom 6 52585 Longshanks A G Bradshaw 5 33121 Opawa Star J & D Fahey 2 34133 Tomfoolery L J Waretini C45 18:54 7 32646 Adobe Ninja D A Roberts 6 83111 Pedro Lee P Ferguson 3 11748 Homebush Sayer J T Mc Inerney 1 12223 Volcanic Whisper J F Allen 8 72486 Bronski Beat Lisa Cole 7 414x2 Shonky Sticker J & D Fahey 4 14244 Dyna Varsity C Roberts 2 21213 Big Time Lantao Lisa Cole 9 24231 Know Denying G A Cleeve 8 61272 Best Ball D J Lane 5 44665 My Curly J & D Fahey 3 45313 Big Time Smile Lisa Cole 10 44854 Goldstar Spook R L Evans 9 57513 Clarke’s Sarki B C Dann 6 55274 Baldrick J T Mc Inerney 4 14411 Opawa Deal J & D Fahey 10 43153 Rock On John J & D Fahey 7 13583 Homebush Macho J T Mc Inerney 5 33151 Goldstar Mauney R L Evans R5 FLAIR FEATURE $6,420 295m Type:C5 17:55 8 23874 Run Run Rover A G Bradshaw 6 41313 Ozzie D J Lane 1 11311 Homebush Fanta J T Mc Inerney R10 2021 CHRISTCHURCH CASINO NEW ZEALAND 9 53776 Darla Bale C Roberts 7 11111 Big Time Brie Lisa Cole 2 116x1 Big Time Angel Lisa Cole OAKS $45,000 520m Type:CRAF 20:25 J & D Fahey 10 46582 Great Work 8 61313 Big Time Odette Lisa Cole 3 34113 Big Time Fuzz Lisa Cole 1 65122 Fond Of You A G Bradshaw 9 16343 Amuri Batman J T Mc Inerney 2 26762 Allegro Tammy Lisa Cole R3 GARRARD’S HORSE AND HOUND FEATURE 4 68711 Hilton Headache B C Dann 10 23435 Just As Much Sam Lozell 5 61313 Honey Lantree Matt Roberts 3 51131 Allegro Pippa Lisa Cole $6,885 520m Type:C3 16:54 6 23186 Epic Diamond J M Jopson 4 66361 Minter Rise J M Jopson 1 63432 Meatloaf S M Hindson R8 STEVE ANNGOW DRAPES & BLINDS FEATURE 7 23172 Made The Cut D J Lane C Roberts 5 12261 Tokyo Bird 2 72125 Epic Cruze J M Jopson $8295 520m Type:C5 19:25

6 7 8 9 10

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Jelly Fish Big Time Kaylee Just Olive Big Time Smile Fairly Able

J & D Fahey Lisa Cole Sam Lozell Lisa Cole J & D Fahey

R11 2021 KINGSTON CUP $15,000 732m C2DF 20:55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

35271 74651 82854 23452 46743 11113 21512 13114 27445 52585

Uthor Bale Hairpin Trigger Nighthawk Wish Ripslinger Roxy Student Loan Shaynee Troublesome Kev Black Stockings Mr Blackjack Longshanks

C Roberts J & D Fahey D A Roberts A G Bradshaw J & D Fahey Sam Lozell J M Jopson A G Bradshaw J & D Fahey A G Bradshaw

R12 SPRINGSTON HOTEL FEATURE $6,420 295m Type:C5 21:25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

34134 12122 22146 11531 1315 12341 x11x2 42211 14611 31188

Opawa Cooper Big Time Jonie Gary Mitcham Magic Seve Tucker Bolty Trojan Hoarse King Toliman Homebush Glitch

R Wales Lisa Cole D J Lane J T Mc Inerney D J Lane D J Lane D J Lane Lisa Cole D A Roberts J T Mc Inerney

Puzzles and horoscopes Cryptic crossword 1

Friday, May 14, 2021 Ashburton Guardian

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker 4

Your Stars

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ACROSS 1. One found in a sort of marmite of the sea (8) 4. Clifftop in the South of France to drive before the wind (4) 8. Start to go to this land of somnolence (3) 9. Is able to use half the shoe to paddle it (5) 10. Novel is one not begun by West (3) 11. It is not as dirty as a detergent (7) 12. The Spanish topless, unclothed figure may escape one (5) 13. Where is denim from if one’s told the wrong facts? (11) 17. Waving palm starts to eclipse another tree (5) 18. Get coat out for A House in the Country (7) 20. Have to admit (3) 21. The horse equals half that’s American (5) 22. Food canal starts grumbling under tension (3) 23. A row one made in semi-terror (4) 24. A forebear of the Orca sent packing (8) DOWN 1. It threatens people with a service they can’t return (6) 2. High feature to dig out in being reset (5) 3. Sort of key for one’s younger brother when at school (5) 5. Play tricks on jury endlessly in case, as left out (7) 6. He divines with the rods we use for him (6) 7. Flying bodies the Tories meet with some confusion (10) 9. Thought about it being second ride to be thrown in (10) 14. Encroach on the pig, mine being wild (7) 15. I’m to stop confusion caused by tax (6) 16. No longer ill, he’s liable to put something on (6) 18. Milk can make butter (5) 19. A right to have acquired it in slang (5)

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How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed. There’s at least one five-letter word How many words of three or more Good 10including Very Good 14 Excellent 18 letters, plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed. There’s at least one five-letter word draw, draws, Previous solution: Good 10 Very Good ads, 14 Excellent 18 rad, rads, raw, sad, sard, saw, sward, wad, wads, war, ward, wards, wars, was

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PUZZLES 29

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): While it’s wise to give your energy to those who can best appreciate it, to give it where it is most needed and will never be returned is sublime. You’ll surpass your own ego for the sake of doing what is right. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You’ll be in a position to give feedback. Less will be more. Give 10 excellent points, and you’ll get polite nods but nothing will be remembered. Express one big takeaway and improvements follow. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You will have all the success you are prepared for, the perfect amount. How does this make you feel? It’s the perfect time to work on your fear of success, which is more prominent than a fear of failure. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Love, in its most thrilling form, is extremely unreasonable. When you’re feeling the fervour, it’s hard to leave the other person alone. Though you’ll like how it turns out when you leave plenty of space for longing. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): There are days you plan to seize, days you were told to seize, days that seem ripe for the seizing. Then there are days you were born to seize, or perhaps the day was born to seize you. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Every silence has its own tone. There’s someone whose silences you have come to learn so well that their tones bounce inaudibly in the echo chamber of your heart, nonetheless vibrating with meaning. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You will not be sure what is stopping you until you ask yourself the good questions, which are not tricky in the least. In fact, the most excellent question is so obvious you missed it: “What’s stopping me?” SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You have a drive to elevate the mundane. You’re not trying to push ordinary things out of place; rather, you’re trying to leverage a whole section of settled, dingy world back up into the sunlight. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Rarely does “I need some time to think about it” result in answers, if it even results in thinking. The actual message is, “I need some time to figure out how to present the answer that is already inside.” CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): When someone rubs you the wrong way or hurts your feelings, you have been known to react internally in several ways you won’t show. You like to work things about between you and you first. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You’re about to sing yourself to the world. Don’t waste all this takes with bad timing. Make sure to let it ring when you have the best chance to be heard. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Your talents breathe with grace. Your actions beat with soul. There’s no way you should diminish this by throwing shade at your own accomplishments. Go on and shine at full brilliance.

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4 1 3 10. Paternity 8 4 9 1 Across: 6. Bayonet 7. Arced 9.7Dew 12. Permissible 15. Decomposing 2 117. Ill at ease 6 19. God 9 21. Cried 22. Capital 4 15. Fertile 2 3 5 Down: 1. Cagey 2. Fog 3. Beta94. Transient ads, draw, draws, Previous solution: www.thepuzzlecompany.co.nz 9 5 3 8. Teases 11. Relocated 13. Mapped 14. Deplore 16. Local rad, rads, raw, sad, sard, saw, sward, 18. Sham 20. Aid wad, wads, war, ward, wards, wars, was 14/5 2 7 8 6 2 4 3 7 9 8 PREVIOUS 5 SOLUTIONS 2 7 Sudoku Fill the grid so that every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9. 7 4 3 7 4 9 5 2 6 8 1 3 6 1 7 3 8 964 2 5 5 3 6 5 1 9 8 28 9 4 1 6 3 7 5 7 7 3 5 8 4 9 2 1 6 6 2 4 3 6 9 9 5 2 1 8 5 6 7 4 9 3 8 4 9 4 6 1 2 3 7 5 8 1 8 4 2 5 2 4 8 2 16 9 5 1 93 27 1 5 3 2 1 7 42 8 6 89 5 1 4 6 1 3 9 4 8

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30 WHAT’S ON

Ashburton Guardian Friday, May 14, 2021

Every day

Wednesday run is from Rakaia/Hinds/Fairton/ Marae to Ashburton and back. To book a trip call 03 308 1395 ext 225

Mt Hutt Memorial Hall 160 Main Street, Methven

NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and Hall of Memories. 10am

Every Tue and Fri

Ashburton open coffee mornings Plunket rooms, 222 Cameron Street. If you are new to town or been living here all of your life, come and have a coffee and chat. All welcome and it’s a child-friendly location. Please contact Adi 027 220-8791 or Sue-ann 021 679-348 to register.

Methven Museum Main Street, Methven

10.30am - 12 noon

Mt Hutt Road Board Display.

Hip Hop for Seniors Every Wednesday 10am-11am at the Ashburton Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street, Ashburton. $5. Phone 308-6817

A history of the Mount Hutt Road Board (1877-1939) and the office building (built 1879 and still going strong) is currently being displayed in the Methven Museum (Methven Library- Museum Building- Main St Methven), along with biographies of three Road Board office holders. Take the road to Methven and come for a drive. Donations appreciated 2pm –4pm

Every Tuesday/Wednesday

Mid Canterbury Connector Mid Canterbury Connector provides low-cost return trip to Ashburton from smaller towns or rural areas. Tuesday run is from Mt Somers or Methven to Ashburton and back, and

Art Addicts Art Addicts (AA) is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s weekly art space for kids. Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the gallery to get creative and explore themes in art. A great space for children to learn and interact with each other. Children of all ages welcome. Donations appreciated.

3-4.30pm

Hakatere Presbyterian parish, 127 Thomson Street, Tinwald. Musical fun for 0 to 5-yearolds. Gold coin donation. Call 03 308-5272 for more information. 10-10.30am

Second Fri of every month

In Colour, art and craft club In Colour is the Ashburton Art Gallery’s monthly programme for unleashing your creativity. Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a month.

10.30am - 12 noon

Every Sat

Ashburton’s Winter Market Local fresh food and produce, hot drinks. North end of West Street carpark.

9am start The Ashburton Toy Library 106 Victoria Street, the Triangle. Open for toy exchange.

9.30am - 12.30pm Little Groovers Every Wednesday during school terms at the

Ashburton Aviation Museum At the Ashburton Airport. A great selection of many aircraft, from the past to the future.

10am - 3pm

Every Sun to Fri

Ashburton Aviation Museum At the Ashburton Airport. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future.

1pm - 3pm

Last Sun of every month

Nor’Westers Musos’ Club Monthly open mic afternoon at Feeneys Lounge, Devon Tavern, Ashburton. All the gear set up, just bring your talent, all welcome, any style of music.

2pm - 6pm Methven Museum Main Street, Methven. Keeping the history of the greater Methven area alive. Come for a drive and visit us 2pm-4pm. New display – the history of six Methven women’s sports clubs are on display. Come and see if your mum, sister-in-law, grandmother, or even you, are featured in the display. Tee up a day and bowl on in, runs until May 14.

May 14

Email tehukataitrust@gmail.com to register.

Drive-in Cinema The Ashburton Domain picnic area will be transformed into a cinema, with a movie starting at 6pm. Entry from 5pm with food vendors on-site. Entry $30 per vehicle.

June 12

Harakeke Wānanga – Flax Weaving for beginners Learn tikanga around harvesting and weaving harakeke and make a tablemat and flowers at the Hakatere Marae. Only 12 places – $15 tickets. Email tehukataitrust@gmail.com to register.

May 15

Motorcycle Tour The Ashburton Motorcycle Club is holding a tour, meeting at 9.30am to leave at 10am from Robert Harris on West Street. The ride will be approximately 200km depending on the weather.

June 20

Mid Canterbury Wedding Expo This is an opportunity for couples, getting married, to see all the wedding professionals and services in one place at the Hotel Ashburton from 10am-3pm. Showcasing the best of everything that Canterbury has to offer. Get inspired by wonderful ideas, smell the flowers, taste the cake and meet the professionals, who will make your dream day come true.

Ashburton Radio Controlled Drift A competition, demonstration – come along and have a go, RWD drift chassis. Ashburton Hotel, Gardenside room 11am – 8.30pm. Entry fee $15, spectators free

May 16

Ashburton Nurses’ Reunion Open to all Nurses or Nursing Assistants who have worked at Ashburton Hospital. Commencing with a service in the Hospital Chapel at 11am. Lunch at the Hotel Ashburton at 12.30pm. Enquiries to Marilyn 021 266-0548 or Carolyn at tismecarolyn@gmail.com. Classic Boats on Lake Hood Classic boats will be on display both on and off the water from 12.303.30pm, CWF Hamilton will also be there with their current models on show. Coffee and Classics Vehicle Show Bring along your pride and joy, vintage, classic or modern, cars, motorcycles, trucks etc at the Goodyear/Robert Harris car park West Street Ashburton, 11am – 2pm River Trail Mountain Bike Ride Come and explore the 10km of purpose-built mountain bike track developed and maintained by Mountain Bike Ashburton, followed by a BBQ back at the Skills Park on Dobson St west from 2.30pm. Gold coin donation. Mid Canterbury 4X4 Club Play day at the 4WD Park located at the river end of Cochranes Road just off Beach Road, starting at 11.30am.

May 19 Rural Support – Mates in Agriculture Rural Connections. Connecting our Rural Community, empowering you to help your mates in agriculture, held at the Ashburton Racecourse from 10am. You are an important connection to our mates in agriculture. You visit, connect with them, share in their journey onfarm. Your link to the person is very

June 26

Matariki celebration A Kapa Haka wānanga in the afternoon organised by te huka tai followed by a night market event organised by Hakatere Marae from 4.30-7pm.

Drive-in movies are coming to Ashburton. important as you might be the only person they have seen in a while. We would like to give you some tools and strategies to help you help them in times of need. Guest speaker Slade McFarland, Craig “Wiggy” Wiggins, Dr Sue Fowlie, Sara Scott (counsellor), Pup and the Rural Support Mid Canterbury team. Entry via RSVP, $10 for lunch, email farmingfamilies4u@gmail.com.

May 20

Workplace bullying and harassment seminar With Friday, May 21, being Pink Shirt Day – “Speak Up, stand together and stop bullying”, Volunteering Mid & South Canterbury are offering a short seminar on workplace bullying and harassment, along with rights to a fair process when being given official warnings or being dismissed as an employee. A practical approach to resolving issues at work. This seminar is for anyone who volunteers and paid and volunteer managers of volunteers. The seminar is facilitated by Luke Smeele, senior legal educator at Community Law Canterbury. The seminar will run from 9-9.50am at Community House Mid Canterbury, 44 Cass Street, Ashburton. Harmful digital communications act seminar The seminar will focus on the different legal steps you can take under the civil law to deal with various kinds of harassment, bullying

or intimidation. The seminar is facilitated by Luke Smeele, senior legal educator at Community Law Canterbury, and will run from 10-11.30am at Community House Mid Canterbury, 44 Cass Street, Ashburton.

July 5 with you at Ashburton’s Regent Cinema from 7pm. Tickets available on the website as well and on the night at the cinema.

May 29

Kapa Haka Wānanga Held at Hakatere Marae there are free sessions on Poi and Haka from 10am - 12.30pm and then Waiata, Rākau, Mahi Whai from 1-4pm.

Bubbles and Bling Looking for an afternoon of fun for a good cause? Bubbles and Bling – A Hospice Mid Canterbury Fundraiser - could be the answer. Enjoy a glass of bubbles on arrival, a sumptuous afternoon tea prepared by local chef Chantelle Quinn and listen to two special guests showcasing their fragrance and wine ranges. Benny Castles from WORLD fashion house will be presenting a perfume masterclass and Virginie Le Brun will be introducing the wines of No.1 Family Estate. At the Trott’s Community Garden from 1.30pm to 4pm. Tickets $95 from Hospice Mid Canterbury or phone 307 8387.

May 26

June 5

May 21

It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Baby Variety Theatre Ashburton presents It’s Only Rock n Roll Baby from May 21-29. Written and directed by Gavin Templeton, with Sarah Templeton as musical director, and choreography from Jessie Thomson, with a talented cast of local performers.

May 22

An evening with Steve Tew Mid Canterbury Rugby is hosting an evening with former New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew for its annual junior rugby fundraising event. Tickets are now on sale at $99 per person, with limited tables of eight and 10 available. The event starts at 6pm at the Hotel Ashburton. The Big Bike Film Night The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission sharing the best cycling short films from around the world

Happy Jokes For Happy People Dan Brader has been doing stand-up comedy since 2007 and will perform at Arabica Methven from 8pm. R18 ticketed event.

June 11

Harakeke Wānanga – Flax Weaving for beginners Learn tikanga around harvesting and weaving harakeke and make a pop-up kete (bag) at the Hakatere Marae. Only 12 places – $15 tickets.

Ashburton Society of Arts Opening Night of Annual Exhibition This year’s event will be the 57th annual show and it will run until July 30.

September 27

Boulevard Day The annual fete held on South Canterbury Anniversary Day returns to the Ashburton Domain from 9am3.30pm.

October 14

St John Garden Fete 10am – 4pm Rakaia Gardens – 282 Awora School Road, RD 11 Rakaia. At Ted & Sue Rollinson’s. All proceeds being donated to St John Mid Canterbury (Ashburton, Methven, Mayfield) to support local services. The beautiful garden is located 10 minutes from Rakaia and 30 minutes from Ashburton. Open air site with craft vendors.

November 27

The Exhibition and Fete Fun, family-friendly day at the Methven Trotting Club from 10am4pm. All-day entertainment and great food vendors. The best preChristmas shopping for stall and creatives from all over New Zealand. Vintage and classic car competitions. Miss Exhibition and Little Miss and Mr Pageants. Military collectors’ displays. Celebrating 175 years of the NZ Army.

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GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE 15 PARKDALE CLOSE SATURDAY, 15TH MAY, 8.30am-11.30am. 2 Display cabinets, coffee table on wheels, 3 panel heaters, occassional tables, sound speakers, penny farthing bike, tent, valet stand, pictures, rocking chair, tea trolley, office chai , lamps, floral arrangements, photo frames, collection of royal family china, Royal Copenhagen china, bells and mustache cup collections, pendants, beads, dvds, and cds.

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MEETINGS, EVENTS A S H B U R T O N SOCIETY OF ARTS. Autumn Show, Short Street Studio. Guest Bronwyn Shimmin, together with local members. OPEN WEEKENDS, 11am4pm or when signs are out. Enquiries, Ngaio 3084533.

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FRIDAY, MAY 14

ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall. 160 Main Street. Methven. 10.30am ST STEPHEN’S PARISH CENTRE. Seniors’ Coffee Club. Park Street. 10.30am ASHBURTON COMMUNITY WALKING GROUP. Walking for about 30-40 minutes on Friday’s and Mondays. Meet Walnut Avenue hockey Pavilion.

12pm-2pm ASHBURTON JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. (Signing Centre). JP available for all signing services on Tuesdays and Fridays. No appointment necessary. No fee. Community House. 44 Cass Street. 1pm-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Static displays, collection of aircraft and memorabilia on display. Ashburton Airport. Seafield Road.

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stalls, different weeks. North end of West Street car park Ashburton. 9am-3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Static displays with collections of up to 30 aircraft and memorabilia. Ashburton Airport. Seafield Road. 10am-12pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road. Tinwald.

10am-4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE ENCOUNTER AND THE ART GALLERY. Open for viewing. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall. 160 Main Street Methven. 1.30pm RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON Runners and walkers, all fitness levels welcome. Meet at Robert Harris Car Park. Coffee and chat afterwards back at the Café.

6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Circuit training in the hall. 48 Allens Road. Allenton. 10am AGE CONCERN 50+ social gathering, morning tea provided, Senior Centre. Cameron Street. 10am-4pm NZ ALPINE AND AGRICULTURE

7.30am RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. Meet outside frontrunner, Moore Street, runners and walkers, all fitness levels welcome. Coffee and chat at Columbus Cafe afterwards. 9am WINTER FARMERS MARKET. Support our hardy stall holders at the mini market each Saturday, different

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STORAGE shed contents sale. 167 Dobson Street, Saturday May 15 at 11am.

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DEATHS MELTON, Eric – Passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home on May 10, 2021, aged 83 years. Loved brother of Mavis Palmer (Radius Millstream, Ashburton), and the late Basil, Jack, Joyce, June, Arthur, Donald, and Ruth. Special thanks to the staff at Tuarangi Home for their friendship and excellent care of Eric. Messages to the Melton Family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Eric’s life will be held in our Chapel, corner East & Cox streets, Ashburton on MONDAY, May 17 commencing at 2pm. Followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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Bowlers all set to celebrate

Strong field to contest the Ray McBeth

Donna Brown will line up in the Women’s Open at this weekend’s Celtic Squash tournament.

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

It’s Celtic’s turn to shine on the Midlands Squash tournament tour this weekend. After a busy few opening weeks to the annual calendar, the run of tournaments arrives at the Celtic club tonight for their annual Ray McBeth Memorial tournament, with a strong field of 48 players entered for the two-day event. “We actually ended up with a waiting list,” club president, Kirsty Clay said. “So, while it’s disappointing for those who missed out, it’s great that we’ve got a full quality field of players across the board.” Clay said that the Celtic club was in a really strong position currently with a large playing pool, and a hard-working group of committee members and volunteers, all of whom would be rolling up the sleeves this

weekend to make the event a success. “We’re really lucky. “We’ve got such a dedicated group of people who are ready and willing to help make weekends like this a success, and we’ve also been very fortunate to have gained the support of Property Brokers, who have come on board to assist as well.” The 48-strong field, which consists of two women’s grades and three for the men, is stacked with talent, but one of the biggest names in local squash, won’t be in action. The in-form Lee Barker is sitting out the tournament due to family commitments, which pushes Ashburton’s Steve Leckie into the Men’s Open No.1 spot, with Celtic club man, John McDonnell, taking up the No.2 ranking. All eight of the Men’s Open entries hail from the Squash Midlands catchment, with Leckie and McDonnell joined by Matt Speedy, Bryan Ford, Flynn Brookland, Fer-

gus Mitchell, Jimmy Hunn and also Karlie McQueen, who will double dip and also play in the Women’s Open. McQueen holds the No.1 ranking in that event which is full of Ashburton-based players, including Brooke Cornish-Madden, Christina Lima, Brenda Hall, Donna Brown, Clay, Nicola Dryland and Heather Bowker. The tournament began last night, with a number of the local players getting matches out of the way to free up the courts for tonight’s official opening. The club will also make use of the Collegiate squash courts tomorrow morning for some of the early games, before everything is moved back to Celtic for the afternoon action and evening finals action. It marks a big weekend at Keenans Road, with Saturday also doubling as the Celtic Rugby Club’s Club Day, making for a big crowd at the venue.

Lawn bowlers from across the district will gather tonight to celebrate 100 years of the sport in Mid Canterbury. Bowls Mid Canterbury will mark their centennial tonight at the Ashburton MSA Bowling Club, with a special function that ties in with the end of season presentations from the 20202021 bowling season locally. Established in 1920, Bowls Mid Canterbury were due to celebrate their centennial last year, but delayed proceedings due to Covid-19 which limited the amount of time on the green during 2020. President Tony Inwood said a lot of work had gone into the evening, and they were pleased that more than 100 people would be in attendance for the evening’s festivities. “I think we’ve reached about 103, which is a good number, it’s a good turnout,” he said. The night will consist of an hour of mingling among players both past and present before a sit-down meal. Internationally renowned bowls umpire, Ann Wright, who has officiated bowls matches all over the world, will be the evening’s guest speaker, as well as being on hand to make a number of presentations throughout the evening from the season’s champion of champions events. The centennial aspect of the evening will be marked with a cake-cutting with George Crack, the oldest player in the district, getting the honours of slicing the cake. While numbers might not be as strong as they once were locally there’s still a strong group of players in Mid Canterbury with a number of clubs around the district. The Mid Canterbury Bowls family consists of Rakaia, Methven, Ashburton MSA, Ashburton, Allenton, Hampstead and Hinds.

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