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Treat yourself to a little luxury at the ATS Gift & Homeware shop

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DISCLAIMER: All prices are ATS Members’ prices, including GST, and are valid until 31 January 2015 unless otherwise stated or while stocks last. E&OE.

ASHBURTON

97 Burnett St Tel: 03 307 5100 Fax: 03 307 6723 ashburton@ats.co.nz

METHVEN

88 Main St Tel: 03 303 2020 Fax: 03 302 8184 methven@ats.co.nz

RAKAIA

68 Elizabeth Ave Tel: 03 303 5440 Fax: 03 303 5430 rakaia@ats.co.nz

HEAD OFFICE

PO Box 131, Ashburton Tel: 03 307 5100 Fax: 03 307 6721 ats@ats.co.nzwww.ats.co.nz

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Looking for the perfect gift for that someone special or treating your home to something new? Then look no further than the ATS Gift & Homeware shop with its vast array of high quality gifts and homeware for everyone, at great prices.

The ATS Gift and Homeware team of Jess Kennedy and Diane Taylor is led by Gift & Homeware Manager Tina Thompson. “Customer service is something that we focus on as a team. Everyone is welcome here whether you’re shopping, browsing or just passing through to the Customer Lounge or Farm shop,” she says.While the shop has a long history of stocking quality items, Tina says there’s been an even stronger push to ensure

members continue to have access to superior products. “The ATS Gift & Homeware shop has a great range of high quality items.”Brands synonymous with quality such as Scanpan, Ottoman, Royal Dalton, Noble Wild, Linen & More and Maxwell Williams can all be found in store. Other popular items include the Wild South men’s and women’s clothing range, Possum Merino clothing, children’s clothing (including Swanndri shirts just like mum and dad’s), and baby wear items such as sleep suits and cuddly rugs, and children’s dinner ware.“If we don’t have it in stock, and customers have a specific request then we will always do our best to source it,” says Tina.With Christmas just around the corner, the ATS Gift & Homeware is a great place to do your Christmas shopping. Gift baskets can be made to order for any occasion, including Christmas, and to any dollar value. These can be popular over the festive season, with many farming operations and businesses using gift baskets as their way of saying Merry Christmas to staff members. Orders can

be placed in store any time, although a little notice is requested when placing large orders.Christmas at ATS has become a popular shopping event, with many specials on offer. This year it will be held on 4 December and will run all day. This means specials will be available from 8am till 9pm. Tina says it’s worth popping in to take a look as there will be some great one day only specials.The summer months are always a popular time for weddings, and the ATS Gift & Homeware shop also runs a wedding register service. This can take the hassle out of choosing what to buy the happy couple, and it has the added benefit of providing the newly-weds with an ATS voucher valued at 10 per cent of the register spend.Gift wrapping for every occasion, is another great service offered by the team.So next time you’re looking for that perfect gift, some and the see the team at the ATS Gift & Homeware shop. They’re sure to be able to help you make a great choice.

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Treat yourself to a little luxury at the ATS Gift & Homeware shop Finding the perfect gift this Christmas

just got easier ATS Gift baskets are the perfect answer for gift giving this Christmas. We offer high quality products and pride ourselves on providing a personal, friendly and professional service, paying attention to the important details. Each gift basket comes filled with only the finest gourmet and boutique products and is beautifully gift wrapped. To order now visit www.ats.co.nz/atsgiftbaskets or contact ATS Gift & Homeware on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287).

Celebrate Christmas with ATS Come and celebrate Christmas with ATS and participating Ruralco Suppliers on Thursday 4 December, 8am to 9pm. ATS will have some great one day only Christmas specials along with their fabulous range of gift ideas, tempting nibbles and refreshments. Keep an eye out for more information in your mailbox shortly.

Advance Ashburton Community Foundation Scholarships & FundingAdvance Ashburton welcome applications for 18 currently available educational scholarships plus additional funding for community organisations. For further information please see www.advanceashburton.co.nz

Is your Approved Handler Certificate still valid?When did you last check the expiry date on your Growsafe and Approved Handler Certificates? Make sure they are up to date before its time to purchase or apply chemicals. If your certificates need renewing, we can help. Please contact Peter Jacob on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287) and he will be able to assist you with the renewal process.

Save 12c per litre at Mobil Service StationsUse your Ruralco Card or Ruralco Mobilcard and Save 12¢ per litre* off the pump price at Mobil Service Stations everyday nationwide. Check the Ruralco website for locations and full discount details www.ruralco.co.nz/fuel

*No volume limits. Discount current as at 20 October 2014 and is subject to change. Not available at convenience stations or in conjunction with other discounts or offers.

News from ATS

Shop, save and win one of ten $1,000 Ruralco VouchersAt this time of year things are getting busy and you’re making your list and probably checking it twice. What on earth are you going to get for the other half this year? There’s Mum and Dad (who already have everything), the kids who have helped out by writing their own extensive and unreasonable list, Nana & Grandad who, as usual, don’t want anything at all. Then there’s Aunty Jean, Uncle Bob, the nieces and nephews, the cousins, second cousins, Great Aunt Whats-Her-Name who never likes what you get her anyway, those people that turn up unannounced who you have to have something for just in case, the postie, the lady up the road, even the dog needs something. Lucky you have your Ruralco Card. Plus the more times you use your Ruralco Card in November and December the more chances you have to win one of ten $1,000 prizes.

Are you paying too much for your electricity?

ATS Energy can provide you with a free no obligation comparison from our energy partners so you can see if there are any potential savings to be had for your home or farm by paying your electricity accounts through ATS. Contact ATS Energy Account Manager Tracey Gordon today on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287).

Summer seed requirements ATS Seed has the full range of pasture and brassica seed available now. Talk to us about the latest variety information and seed treatment options for summer sowing. Please contact ATS Seed on 0800 BUY ATS (289 287).

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™Triumph Gold is a Trade Mark of Orion Crop Protection Ltd. Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No.P07536. See www.foodsafety.govt.nz for registration conditions.

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™QUASAR is a Trade Mark of Orion Crop Protection Ltd. Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No.P8615. See www.foodsafety .govt.nz for registration conditions. ®PULSAR is a Registered Trade Mark of BASF.

For further information phone 0800 674 6627 or visit our website www.orioncp.co.nz

Have you been using Pulsar® in the past? You now have a new alternative. Benefits of Quasar™ Cost savings per hectare Convenient 20L pack NZ made formulation Controls or effectively suppresses a wide range of

broadleaf weeds

Fast knockdown. Treat existing weeds to avoid seed set. Easy to use standalone liquid formulation. Compatible with marker dyes. Use with confidence - low odour, non-volatile and

no significant risk to humans, livestock and the environment.

Available in 1L, 5L & 20L.

Do you want a product that’s friendly on grasses yet tough on ragwort & thistles?

™Triumph Gold is a Trade Mark of Orion Crop Protection Ltd. Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No.P07536. See www.foodsafety.govt.nz for registration conditions.

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™QUASAR is a Trade Mark of Orion Crop Protection Ltd. Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No.P8615. See www.foodsafety .govt.nz for registration conditions. ®PULSAR is a Registered Trade Mark of BASF.

For further information phone 0800 674 6627 or visit our website www.orioncp.co.nz

Have you been using Pulsar® in the past? You now have a new alternative. Benefits of Quasar™ Cost savings per hectare Convenient 20L pack NZ made formulation Controls or effectively suppresses a wide range of

broadleaf weeds

Fast knockdown. Treat existing weeds to avoid seed set. Easy to use standalone liquid formulation. Compatible with marker dyes. Use with confidence - low odour, non-volatile and

no significant risk to humans, livestock and the environment.

Available in 1L, 5L & 20L.

Do you want a product that’s friendly on grasses yet tough on ragwort & thistles?

™Triumph Gold is a Trade Mark of Orion Crop Protection Ltd. Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No.P07536. See www.foodsafety.govt.nz for registration conditions.

™

™QUASAR is a Trade Mark of Orion Crop Protection Ltd. Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No.P8615. See www.foodsafety .govt.nz for registration conditions. ®PULSAR is a Registered Trade Mark of BASF.

For further information phone 0800 674 6627 or visit our website www.orioncp.co.nz

Have you been using Pulsar® in the past? You now have a new alternative. Benefits of Quasar™ Cost savings per hectare Convenient 20L pack NZ made formulation Controls or effectively suppresses a wide range of

broadleaf weeds

Fast knockdown. Treat existing weeds to avoid seed set. Easy to use standalone liquid formulation. Compatible with marker dyes. Use with confidence - low odour, non-volatile and

no significant risk to humans, livestock and the environment.

Available in 1L, 5L & 20L.

Do you want a product that’s friendly on grasses yet tough on ragwort & thistles?

™Triumph Gold is a Trade Mark of Orion Crop Protection Ltd. Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No.P07536. See www.foodsafety.govt.nz for registration conditions.

™

™QUASAR is a Trade Mark of Orion Crop Protection Ltd. Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No.P8615. See www.foodsafety .govt.nz for registration conditions. ®PULSAR is a Registered Trade Mark of BASF.

For further information phone 0800 674 6627 or visit our website www.orioncp.co.nz

Have you been using Pulsar® in the past? You now have a new alternative. Benefits of Quasar™ Cost savings per hectare Convenient 20L pack NZ made formulation Controls or effectively suppresses a wide range of

broadleaf weeds

Fast knockdown. Treat existing weeds to avoid seed set. Easy to use standalone liquid formulation. Compatible with marker dyes. Use with confidence - low odour, non-volatile and

no significant risk to humans, livestock and the environment.

Available in 1L, 5L & 20L.

Do you want a product that’s friendly on grasses yet tough on ragwort & thistles?

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SPECIAL MEMBERS PRICES ON MILKING GLOVES

Stock up now!

Heavy Duty Latex 50-pack Heavy Duty Nitrile 50-pack Long-cuff Nitrile 100-pack Standard Nitrile 100-pack

www.lynnriver.co.nz

$15.50 $18.80 $19.80 $13.80

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the price of the dispenser50off%

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Cydectin Pour-On: The longest broad spectrum worm control, proven to

increase milk production.

Cydectin Oral: Kills worms for longer, and proven to increase

lamb productivity.

Check in store for full competition

details.

Purchase either Cydectin Pour-On or Cydectin Oral and go in the Draw to win a Cydectin Chillibin Pack!

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LDPE Pipe and Fittings“RX Low Density Pipe - proven for decades in the toughest farming conditions”

Purchase a 100m or 200m coil of RX LDPE and receive10% discount on pipe + a FREE RX LDPE joinerWith 100m or 200m coils only

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FOR BEST LD PIPE CONNECTIONSRX PLASTICS RECOMMEND USINGRX LD FITTINGS

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Large areas for tools to grip andeasy on the hands

Barbs grip the pipe and hold onfor a better seal

Large nut and gentle taperedthread for easy installation

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ACVM No’s: A7130, A7368. ®Registered trademark. Schering-Plough Animal Health Ltd. Phone 0800 800 543. www.coopersonline.co.nz NZ/SCSE/0714/0001a

TO FIND OUT MORE, VISIT YOUR LOCAL ATS STORE TODAY.

– the dual active oral drench (for calves from 50kg liveweight)

START WITH SCANDA®

Why pour your hope into an ineffective drench?

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New Trough Valves!Compact! Durable!

Bullet Proof!

FASTFLOWRATE

34 L/min at 29 PSI

SUPERFLOWRATE

188 L/min at 29 PSI

MAXFLOWRATE

570 L/min at 29 PSI

Proudly K iwi Owned and Operated Since 1958

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Thursday 4 December 2014 9am to 9pmCome and celebrate Christmas with Ruralco for a great day off the farm to shop with participating Ashburton Ruralco Suppliers.Check out the participating suppliers and their great deals for the day at www.ruralco.co.nz/christmaswithruralco.

www.ruralco.co.nz0800 RURALNZ (787 256)

Ruralco—for all your Christmas needs

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Ashburton A&P Show

ATS & Ballance Nutrient Workshop

1. Fleur Kingsbury / 2. Bryan Box, Craig & Annabelle Read, Nicola Giles / 3. Ben & Blake Robinson / 4. Daisy & Maisy enjoying the limelight / 5. Tom Sherratt, Reese Balle & Joel Hewson / 6. Karyn, Emma & Kate Cochrane & Jude Morgan / 7. Grant Cullimore ATS Retail Manager with Pam & Allan Tait / 8. Alice Johnson & Lucy Roy

1. Ian Power from Ballance with Karen and Wayne Gregory / 2. Harvey Smith from Ballance and Nicky Hogg from ATS / 3. ATS Chairman Phil McKendry with Rebecca Hyde from Ballance / 4. Ian Tarbotton from Ballance with ATS Operations Manager Jono Pavey and Tim Robinson

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1 IN 10 CHANCE TO

WIN4 Person Tent! In the same transaction, purchase either 2 x TUX Energy 25kg or 2 x TUX Country 25kg bags for one entry.

WIN this Kiwi Camping 4 person tent

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