AshburtonTV blog

It was a sad end to the Burnett St shops on Saturday as a result...

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 04:46:01 -0400

It was a sad end to the Burnett St shops on Saturday as a result of the various quakes and aftershocks. I feel for the great businesses who had to move when the building was red stickered and then demolished. Ashburton doesn’t seem to have many older character type buildings and this was a real loss for the centre of town. Hopefully we don’t demolish the railway station and build concrete slabs instead.

It was great to attend the Gym Company Duathlon this morning....

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 04:31:48 -0400

It was great to attend the Gym Company Duathlon this morning. It was a crisp and sunny Mid Canterbury morning. This was race 2 in the series and it was great to see it was supported by young, old, families and businesses. I am thinking of entering race 3 in July as it looks so much fun. Well done to the organizers and volunteers who made this great event happen. It has been running for over 5 years. John Moore and his team have done a wonderful job in creating a great community based multi-sport event.

Check out the videos at www.ashburtontv.co.nz

Great time at the very wet and muddy Mt Somers Bike Race 2011....

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:08:58 -0400

Great time at the very wet and muddy Mt Somers Bike Race 2011. Competitors had a wonderful time and the organization from the Mayfield & District Lions Club was superb. From logistics to safety and food the volunteer team were amazing and left nothing to chance. Check out the video on AshburtonTV. www.ashburtontv.co.nz

Methven A&P Show 2011 What a great time at this years...

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 04:28:00 -0400

Methven A&P Show 2011

What a great time at this years Methven A&P Show. I must admit to having alot of fun. A few highlights….The sheep colouring competition. That’s right kids were given chalk and told to colour in a real life sheep. Lots of crazy drawings and the sheep didn’t seem to mind. Secondly, loved the Wood Chopping competitions. It’s full on action with wood flying everywhere. I guess it reminds me of my granddad and uncles who farmed in the Methven area. Well done Methven A&P Association on another great event. If you missed the event check out the videos on AshburtonTV: www.ashburtontv.co.nz

Wow what a huge success the Multi Cultural Bite 2011 was this...

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 02:54:32 -0500

Wow what a huge success the Multi Cultural Bite 2011 was this year. So much diversity, dance and food. It was an awesome time to celebrate what makes Ashburton an amazing place to live and work. It was beautiful to see so many cultures coming together and sharing their national food and customs. Big thanks must go to the organizers of the event. Check out the video at www.ashburtontv.co.nz

Great to be at the River Trail Challenge 2011 today. It was a...

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 06:45:04 -0500

Great to be at the River Trail Challenge 2011 today. It was a fantastic event with lots of different sporting events happening at the same time. The Ashburton Lions did a super job organizing the cyclists, kids and runners. Check out the videos at www.ashburtontv.co.nz it will make you wish you had been there.

Ashburton district events started off with a bang. The...

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 07:14:06 -0500

Ashburton district events started off with a bang. The Inaugural Summer Theatre School attracted 63 students from 6 to 18 years and was held at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. A great time of learning and inspiration.

Also this week the 48th South Island Primary Schools Cricket Tournament attracted teams from around the South Island and was another huge success….

AshburtonTV will continue to cover news and events from around the district and showcase the great district we live in….

Great night filming some of our budding local talent at Artbeat...

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 03:19:53 -0500

Great night filming some of our budding local talent at Artbeat Variety Concert. The stand out highlight for me was Michael Lilley’s drum solo. What a talented young man!

Great to attend the civic reception today for our Commonwealth...

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 21:22:06 -0500

Great to attend the civic reception today for our Commonwealth Games medal winners. This is the official letter from Prime Minister John Key for our successful Commonwealth Games athletes and read out when they were honored at their Ashburton civic reception.

It was great filming the opening of the Sucessus art exhibition...

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 09:00:18 -0400

It was great filming the opening of the Sucessus art exhibition at the Heather Sarin Galerie last Saturday. Art is alive and well in the Ashburton district and the exhibition is just another example of this. The exhibition focuses on the lives of two famous local personalities David McPhail and Phill Hooper. I recommend you take some time and visit the gallery on Creek Rd, Ashburton.

It was great meeting multi-sport legend Steve Gurney (middle of...

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 01:23:53 -0400

It was great meeting multi-sport legend Steve Gurney (middle of pic) at this years Peak to Pub race. We filmed the event and had the chance to meet Steve during and after the race. I was so impressed with the event and Steve as a promoter and course designer. The guy is full of energy and totally passionate about multi-sport. Not to mention he is a really funny guy as well on and off the mic. If you get the chance to do Peak to Pub….Do ….your will love it!

Ashburton, New Zealand is now home to a new Guinness World...

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 03:37:42 -0400

Ashburton, New Zealand is now home to a new Guinness World Record thanks to BullRush Chocolates who broke the record for the world’s longest chocolate bar…. Yip a massive 14.58m long chocolate bar. Done in wonderful Ashburton! Well done Bex and Nadine from BullRush Chocolates for your massive all night effort.

RWC- One Year To Go: Mt Hutt promo

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:38:43 -0400

RWC- One Year To Go: Mt Hutt promo:

Epic promo for One Year To Go on Mt Hutt called “Shout it out, Spell it out, Run it out”. It is now one year before the biggest rugby event of 2011. This promo took 4 cameras, plenty of people, helicopters and of course Mt Hutt snow. Special thanks to Ashburton District Tourism, David Wilson, Verity Lydford, Mt Hutt Helicopters,Mt Hutt staff and of course Tony & Dan.

The beautiful view at the top of Mt Hutt, New Zealand. We were...

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:13:48 -0400

The beautiful view at the top of Mt Hutt, New Zealand. We were recently filming at the top of the mountain. I love the views from the top. So cinematic!

BullRush Chocolates are trying to break a Guinness World Record...

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 08:39:48 -0400

BullRush Chocolates are trying to break a Guinness World Record for the longest chocolate bar. I think it’s awesome that a local Ashburton business is putting our town on the international stage. Come and support the girls on Sept 11, 2010.

It was a pleasure interviewing Netherby Primary School today...

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:18:57 -0400

It was a pleasure interviewing Netherby Primary School today after they won the Innovation Award at FLAVA 2010. These kids are confident and full of life. The principal and teachers do an amazing job developing the creative gifting’s of these pupils. Well done Netherby Primary.

It was great filming for Sarah and Sophie Green at the charity...

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:46:31 -0400

It was great filming for Sarah and Sophie Green at the charity fundraising event of Kids For Cambodia. The event was a huge success and children will get a new classroom and books. I think it is a huge credit to a mother and daughter who took a risk for the sake of poor and under privileged children. Well done!

Great time learning to curl at the Staveley Ice Skating Rink...

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 01:26:47 -0400

Great time learning to curl at the Staveley Ice Skating Rink while filming an AshburtonTV news story. Those stones are very heavy and it takes a bit of skill to learn to throw them.

It was great meeting All Black great Buck Shelford this week for...

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 02:08:56 -0400

It was great meeting All Black great Buck Shelford this week for a news story. He’s actually quite a funny guy as well.

Netherby Primary School Kapa Haka group performing to parents...

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 09:30:25 -0400

Netherby Primary School Kapa Haka group performing to parents and students.