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Four rail crossings in the Ashburton District have made it on to KiwiRail’s high priority list for upgrades, but the site of the district’s most recent rail crash has not. Following a smash between a train and a utility vehicle at the Hatfield rail crossing last month, Ashburton District councillor Neil Brown called for KiwiRail to push the crossing up its priority list because three deaths had occurred there since 1980. On the list at 11th place is Compton Street in Tinwald, Delmaine Street, Hinds, 16th, Winslow Westerfield Road, Winslow, 21st and Coplands Road between Dromore and Chertsey, 22nd. The first three intersections already have flashing lights and bells and KiwiRail plans to add half barrier arms to their protection. The Coplands Road crossing is currently marked by

Compton Street in Tinwald is in 11th place on KiwiRail’s high priority list for upgrades.

only a give way sign but will receive flashing lights and bells. Senior communications advisor Sarah Pomeroy said that the list was compiled using a risk assessment model to determine appropriate protection measures for crossings. “This system assesses more than 100 characteristics at

each crossing including level of road and rail traffic, number of tracks, road layout and sight lines,” she said. The list was based on surveyed usage, engineering and geographical data rather than collision history and it was complied with an emphasis on prevention.

“The level crossings on the list have been selected because the probability of an accident at them is higher. This does not mean they are the ‘worst’ crossings.”

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Many already had flashing lights and bells in place but had been elevated up the list because of an increase in rail or road traffic, Ms Pomeroy said. KiwiRail maintains 4000 kilometres of rail across New Zealand. This includes 1243 public road and 677 pedestrian level crossings, all of which have some form of traffic control device. Of the country’s public road level crossings, 55 per cent carry flashing lights and bells or half arm barriers. KiwiRail is currently planning to install around eight new or upgraded alarm systems each year. The greatest safety measure at any intersection was to exercise caution, she said. “Treat a level crossing as you would any other intersection obey the signs, and always look and listen for trains. Take care, and be aware, every time.”

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Victoria and David Beckham’s eldest son has followed in his parents’ fashionable footsteps by taking part in his first modelling shoot. Brooklyn Beckham, 15, will grace the cover of British men’s magazine Man About Town. The teen will appear modelling clothes by Ralph Lauren and Yves Saint Laurent. He’s not the only Beckham child to branch into fashion. Romeo, 11, made his break into the modelling world in 2012 with a campaign for luxury fashion house Burberry.

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Stones to resume tour, but not NZ The Rolling Stones are heading back on the road after postponing the New Zealand/Australian leg of their 14 On Fire world tour in the wake of L’Wren Scott’s death – the girlfriend of frontman Mick Jagger. The band has announced new shows in Europe, starting May 26 in Oslo, Norway. Yesterday, the Stones announced that they would also play in Portugal, Switzerland, Israel, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Austria, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Sweden and Denmark as part of the 14 On Fire tour. The Stones called off a seven-date tour of Australia and New Zealand after fashion designer Scott was found dead in her New York apartment on March 17.

Recession no laughing matter for clowns In a global recession, being a clown is no laughing matter. That was the sombre verdict as the World Clown Association wrapped up its annual convention at the weekend after a decade during which their numbers have dwindled. More than 230 clowns from around the world attended the event outside Chicago, gathering to share skills and hoping to encourage a new generation to don a red nose, make-up and a pair of oversized shoes. But it’s an art pursued more as a labour of love of laughs these days than for a living. “There are very few clowns who do it fulltime any more,” says the president of the World Clown Association.

Net star joins anti-bullying campaign New Zealand internet sensation Jamie Curry and charismatic Kiwi The Mad Butcher are behind two anti-bullying campaigns aimed at teens. Curry, who has more than eight million followers on her Facebook page Jamie’s World, has teamed with Netsafe and Google NZ for an initiative called Web Rangers, while Sir Peter Leitch, who founded The Mad Butcher company, is funding the $100,000 #BeefWithBullies drive. Both campaigns invite New Zealand teenagers to create anti-bullying videos, but Web Rangers will solely address cyber bullying.Speaking from her Napier home this week, Curry, 17, said she was often the focus of online bullies and wanted to help others both deal with and not engage in the abuse. Web Rangers invites 14- to 17-year-olds to create a cyber bullying campaign. For more details visit www. netsafe. org.nz/

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■ HATFIELD CROSSING CRASH

■ EA PAYOUT

Driver likely to face charges

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The man driving a ute that collided with a train at a notorious Mid Canterbury railway crossing is likely to face charges, police say. Senior Constable Mike Jackson, of Rakaia, said the man, in his 20s, was distracted when he reached into the back of his ute, before failing to give way at the Hatfield-Overdale crossing on March 12. He said the westbound ute crashed into the side of the northbound train, making it the fourth crash at the crossing since 1980, with two of those crashes resulting in three deaths. “The double fatality I went to five years ago was also due to driver inattention, they drove through and were T-boned,” Mr Jackson said. The Hatfield-Overdale crossing has been labelled as “one of the most dangerous” in the district by Ashburton District councillor Neil Brown with only give way signs controlling it, but does not appear high on Kiwirail’s priority list. Mr Jackson said the young man received a laceration to his right knee along with bumps and bruises, but he was lucky

By erin Tasker

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EA Networks has announced that it will provide customers of its electricity distribution network with a deferred discount of $4.8 million. For the average family home the deferred discount will be about $72, including GST, and while that does vary from customer to customer, it equates to more than seven weeks of line charges for the average home. John Tavendale, EA’s board chairman, said the payment was indicative of another positive year for the co-operative company. “This payment to our electricity customers reflects the value of local ownership. These funds were generated locally and can now be reinvested locally by our customer shareholders,” he said. The deferred discount is paid via the electricity retail account and customers of EA Networks should see it arriving as a credit over the next month or so. Mr Tavendale said that actual timing of the payment depended on how quickly the retailer processed the credit to each of their customers. “We will write to each customer to advise how much they will receive from EA Networks. “It’s important to remember that this payment is from EA Networks, not their retailer, so they should check to make sure they receive the full credit.” EA Networks will announce their full financial year results later this year.

The man driving a ute which collided with a train at the dangerous Hatfield-Overdale railway crossing is likely to be charged. Photo Donna Wylie 120314-DW-332

considering the state his ute was in. He said the right front of the vehicle was badly damaged by the train, only centimetres away from the driver. Rakaia volunteer firefighters had to remove the door to free him.

Mr Jackson would not go as far to say the railway crossing needed upgrading, but he held concerns over its safety. “I don’t know how many railway crossings are in the middle of a long 100km/h stretch of road, especially one that’s only controlled by a give way sign,”

Mr Jackson said. He said visibility was limited when travelling west, and regular drivers in the area may become complacent because they rarely saw trains pass through. The young driver is expected to be charged soon by Rakaia police.

■ CUNLIFFE ABUSED

Media standup cut short by man’s tirade A media standup by Labour leader David Cunliffe had to be cut short yesterday afternoon after a man in a car stopped and shouted a tirade of abuse at Mr Cunliffe and the assembled media about unemployment. The man pulled his car the press pack on Qalongside UEEN

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ture, New Zealand’s dreaming and you’re a dreamer.” He added that National was no better. “We may as well have a coalition of the f***wits. F*** you all.” He went on to say that the unions were dead “and you destroyed them. Unemployment is not working”.

Mr Cunliffe stayed silent throughout the abuse before joking “I was going to say the local National Party is alive and well. I hope that’s not the candidate for East Coast Bays.” Mr Cunliffe called an end to the briefing, and the man drove away. - APNZ

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■ MID CANTERBURY EDUCATION

Exams online in five years By Myles HuMe

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Special needs pupils will be the biggest winners when NCEA exams go online, Ashburton College principal Grant McMillan said. At a secondary principals’ conference in Wellington this week, Mr McMillan and principals from across the country were told the sitting, marking and returning of exams online – when pupils felt ready – could be a reality within five years, revolutionising the way schools work. Mr McMillan was supportive of the move, saying there were

still many hurdles to clear, but it would be pupils with special learning needs that would benefit most. “If you are colour blind, you tell the computer that and it changes the colour for you – this is already happening in other countries – or if you need a reader you hover the cursor over the question and it reads it out for you, or if you need a writer you talk and it types the text out for you,” he said. Currently, pupils who need additional help in exams have to apply through schools, meaning some miss out. Mr McMillan said pupils

would sit exams when they were ready, and if they did not pass they could sit it again – with a bank of tests meaning it will not be an identical exam. However, he conceded it does come with some challenges, including producing quality exams, robust marking systems and procedures to prevent cheating. “(Also) we may get kids coming to school and saying they passed this course last night, here’s my results. What are we going to do with that student now?” But with that came opportunity with Mr McMillan say-

ing it could allow pupils to study numerous block courses throughout the year, or create more time for vocation training. NZQA’s five-year timeline has drawn mixed reaction from principals, some who feel it is too far away for their technology-laden schools, while other principals feel it will leave some schools behind. Mr McMillan said Ashburton College was already wellequipped, and he would be happy to see it pushed out another year to ensure the system was functioning and schools were ready.

■ ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA DEBUT

Local musician’s dream comes true By susan sandys

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Ashburton bass trombonist Ben Robertson had a dream come true when he played in the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London recently. The 29-year-old had promising beginnings in music when he joined the Ashburton Silver Band as a cornet player at the age of nine. After leaving school he became a professional musician with the New Zealand Army Band where he remained for seven years. He then undertook a Bachelor of Music and post graduate diploma at Victoria University, before taking up advanced post graduate study at London’s Trinity Laban Conservatoir. Talking on the phone from London, Mr Robertson said he had been thrilled but slightly nervous when one of his teachers recently invited him to play in the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The teacher was a bass trombonist and had been given the option of having a deputy, which meant someone was allowed to fill in for him for the

Two appliances from the Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade attended a fire in trees and stumps about 4.10pm yesterday. The fire in burned off trees hopped across into some stumps on Methven Chertsey Road. The call-out followed another at 9am, which was a medical assist at Methven House.

Donation to hospital Advance Ashburton Community Foundation has granted more than $8000 to Ashburton Hospital. The grant was for $8051 and made available through the foundation’s Frampton Fund. Trustee Anne Fleming said the hospital was given money to buy specialised equipment and furniture for use in Ward 1. Lined up for purchase was a reclining comfort chair (Mercedes Nu Recliner Motorized Ezi Out), a patient transfer aid with a glide mechanism (a Romedic Turner) and a pressure relieving mattress.

One-off fundraiser Ashburton school children have the opportunity to see a magician perform live at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre tomorrow. Magician Jonathan Usher will be performing a one-off show to raise money for Polio Plus. Mr Usher is a Dunedin based entertainer. He was in town to attend the Rotary 9970 district’s annual conference and was keen to lend his support to the Rotary Polio eradication programme with a fundraiser show. The show starts at 4pm and will cost children $2.

The link between Auckland’s Northwestern and Southern motorways was closed to traffic heading south last night, due to a paint spill. A container of 1000 litres of paint on a truck leaked onto the link yesterday afternoon, and emergency services were continuing to mop it up, police northern communications shift inspector Lou Alofa said. - APNZ

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two shows. “My teacher would not have put me there if he didn’t think I could do the job.

“It was quite humbling to have his support,” Mr Robertson said. The performance was Pucci-

ni’s La Boheme, staged in London’s Royal Albert Hall. It was amazing,” he said of the experience.

Truckers call for urgency on cycleways Truckers want cycleways built with greater urgency after a 22-year-old cyclist was killed under a truck in Christchurch yesterday morning. Police said initial inquiries had found cyclist Sharla Phyllis Haerewa and the truck were both travelling towards the city

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on Lincoln Rd when they collided about 6.30am. Ms Haerewa, a student nurse from Christchurch, died at the scene. Police believe she was cycling to work at Christchurch Hospital at the time of the crash. “The truck turned left from Lincoln Road into an unnamed road opposite Domain Ter-

race, but turned directly into the path of the cyclist, with the front of the truck striking the cycle side-on,” a police statement said last night. “The truck continued around the corner, knocking the cyclist from her bike and dragging the cycle nearly 40 metres before coming to a stop. The cyclist died at the scene.

“Initial enquiries indicate that the cyclist was wearing a reflective cover and flashing LED light on her backpack, and had working lights to the front and rear of the cycle.” Police were considering whether charges would be laid against the driver of the truck, a man aged in his 70s. - APNZ

A man injured in a fall at Speight’s Brewery earlier this week has died. Ralph Ashenhurst, 48, of Port Chalmers, died in Dunedin Hospital about 11am yesterday from injuries received, Southern District Command Centre deployment co-ordinator Senior Sergeant Brian Benn, of Dunedin, said. The death would be referred to the coroner, he said. Mr Ashenhurst fell at 9am on Monday at the brewery in Rattray St. It is understood he was working on a decommissioned lift in the brewery. - APNZ

Offensive comments A Newstalk ZB presenter has apologised for broadcasting offensive comments while thinking her microphone was off. Rachel Smalley said she deeply regrets the comments she made when she left her microphone on during an ad break yesterday morning. She called women weighing over 72 kilograms ‘heifers’ and ‘lardos’. “I deeply regret the comments. They were offensive. I left my microphone on and a conversation meant for off-air, went on-air,” Smalley said in a statement.- APNZ

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■ ASHBURTON ASSAULT VICTIM

Fundraising efforts continuing By Erin TaskEr

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Fundraising efforts for an Ashburton man seriously injured in a vicious assault have already raised thousands of dollars. Jeff Hill was discharged from Christchurch Hospital on Tuesday but still has a long road ahead of him as he continues his recovery from the serious injuries he received. He suffered a fractured skull and a bleed on the brain in the early morning assault on East

Street on March 23. His story struck a chord with the community and numerous fundraising efforts quickly got under way to help the father of one and his wife Katie – who is pregnant with their second child. Mr Hill’s brother Adam Hill is a member of the Hurricanes Super Rugby franchise squad and he listed a signed Hurricanes jersey on Trade Me to raise money for his brother’s young family. That was followed up by

offers of signed jerseys from the Highlanders and Crusaders’ squads to be auctioned as well. As of yesterday the Hurricanes’ jersey’s leading bid was $1320 while the Highlanders’ jersey was sitting on $525. The Crusaders’ jersey was yet to be listed. In one of his latest messages on the auctions, Adam thanked everyone for their support and advised he’d taken down a bank account he’d also set up for people to make donations to. He

said he’d had such a good response and had raised “plenty” for Jeff and his family. He said Jeff had made remarkable improvements this week and would be transferred to a rehab clinic soon. Meanwhile, Ashburton Classic Hits’ morning host Phill Hooper set his listeners a challenge and they obliged, donating over $2000 to see Hooper get his legs waxed and a full face of make-up applied live on air tomorrow morning.

■ TINWALD SCHOOL

Curriculum lauded, but work needed By MylEs HuME

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Tinwald School’s new curriculum has been lauded by ERO, but now the school must work to improve its self-review systems, a recent report has found. The Education Review Office (ERO) has released the 250-pupil school’s latest report after last visiting in 2010. Assessors said the new curriculum, which has been in place for two years, was “innovative”, with “well-defined expectations” for pupils’ learning, especially in literacy and maths. Principal Peter Livingstone said it was developed so new entrant pupils were met with “hands-on” learning to help with the transition into school, but as they moved through the years technology was introduced to assist their learning. “What really pleased me was the acknowledgement of our curriculum which we have designed and implemented, that statement in the report covers about three years of hard work from my staff,” he said. The report noted Tinwald School could make better use of the previous ERO report, with many of the key areas for development highlighted this year also identified in 2010. Mr Livingtone said he accepted ERO’s comments for the need to improve self-review, but said the school needed to have its curriculum functioning well before it started addressing other areas. “Now we are in a position with the curriculum running well and a robust appraisal system in place, so now we can say let’s have this system of self-review running for us.” That will include the board receiving training in the area and a staff member overseeing assessment and reporting, while the charter had expended to take into account ERO’s comments, he said. The report said the school made good use of pupil achievement, and “a well-organised” support programme is in place for struggling pupils. Assessors commended the school for establishing a performance group, while an experienced teacher with Maori heritage took responsibility for supporting Maori learners, as well as supporting teachers in this area. However, the board must now consult with the Maori community about policies, plans and targets to lift in Maori achievement. ERO is expected to return in three years.

He will then walk the streets of Ashburton – from Cameron Street to Kermode Street - at lunchtime tomorrow dressed in a mini skirt and high heels, armed with a collection bucket. A Facebook page called Hill Family Fundraiser has also been set up and by yesterday it had more than 1000 ‘likes’. People are donating goods to the site to be auctioned. Friends have also rallied together to undertake another collection.

Drillers fail to get into hot water By susan sandys

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Tinwald School principal Peter Livingstone is pleased with the attention the Education Review Office gave to the school’s innovative curriculum. Photo tetsuro MitoMo

Methven hot water prospectors Pete Donald and Jack Bird finished drilling on Tuesday, but did not find what they were looking for. The pair are owners of the Mt Hutt Springs Block on the corner of Holmes Road and Barkers Road, and this week tried for the second time to tap into hot water they believe runs under the site. Their last attempt was in 2011, when at a nearby location on the block they reached 332 metres without finding anything. This time round they started at a location they felt held more hope, and Smiths Well Drilling began drilling on Monday. By Tuesday afternoon they had reached about 30 metres, when Mr Donald and Mr Bird wound up the operation. They had hoped to find water at the shallow depth, however they were not disheartened, as they believed it was still located there. “I think we will have to go to 320 metres to get it,” Mr Bird said. “I know it’s there but it’s just getting there,” Mr Donald said. Mr Donald said further drilling could be undertaken by others. He said there was evidence of underground hot water in Methven. In the front yard of a town residence he put a pipe down about four to five metres some time ago, and blown out “sulphur sort of mud”, and the cold water which he had funnelled into the pit came back up at a warmer temperature. He believed there was heat in the ground at the location because it was where a hot spring “ran out”.

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■ MID CANTERBURY ARSONS

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Lack of witnesses no help By Myles HuMe

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Ashburton police have not been able to pin down those responsible for a string of arsons in Mid Canterbury since February. Detectives in Ashburton’s CIB have been investigating three separate incidents, all believed to have been deliberately lit. The first string of arsons began early on February 22, when the perpetrators intentionally set alight hay bale stacks, tree

lines and farm sheds on four properties from the Lake Hood area to Westerfield. That was followed by a suspicious fire three days later that resulted in an East Street home unliveable due to smoke damage, and an unoccupied Cass Street church that was destroyed on March 11. Detective Leigh Jenkins, who is investigating the Cass Street case, said the case had been closed after police were unable to prove a person of interest, with a history of arson, actually lit the fire.

“It’s unfortunate there were not many people in the area at that time so we were a bit limited on witnesses, there were no cameras in the area and no neighbours saw anything, if it wasn’t found by the bloke walking his dog the whole thing would have burnt to the ground,” Mr Jenkins said. He said there were no other suspects, but he would welcome further information. Detective Sean Millington is leading the investigation into the rural property fires from Lake Hood to Westerfield.

He said he was following up with inquiries from information received from residents in the Lake Hood area, but police were yet to identify the offender. Meanwhile, inquiries are believed to be continuing into the East Street house fire, which severely smoke-damaged the Netherby home and killed the family’s pet cat. Information into any of these incidents can be passed on to Ashburton police via 307-8400 or anonymously on Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

■ ASHBURTON BAKERY

Quake refugees open bakery business here By susan sandys

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View or purchase Savonn and Ampor Man fell in love photos online with Ashburton after moving here following the 2011 February earthguardianonline.co.nz quake, and have now completed their dream, to open a bakery in the town. The couple, originally from Cambodia, had been running a bakery in Hereford Street in Christchurch for more than 10 years when the earthquake struck. It struck terror into their hearts, and closed their business down. Since they and their two daughters, now aged 12 and 13, had moved here, they had become attached to the natural surroundings of the town, and its people. So they decided to open a new bakery in the town. While the former one had been called Man’s Bakery and Café, the new one, which opened on Burnett Street on Saturday, was called Mr Man’s Bakery and Café. “I put mister at the front to stop people getting confused,” Mr Man explained, as he did not want people to think the bakery was only for men. Mr and Mrs Man begin their working day at the new shop each day at 5am, to begin baking a wide range of goods. They include meat pies, scones, muffins, cakes and biscuits, all according to tried and true home recipes owned by Mrs Man. They also sell filled rolls for lunches, as well as beverages such as tea and coffee, and there is a dine-in area with seating. The couple are very much enjoying their new premises, which is one of the row of newly renovated shops which have re-opened on Burnett Street after they were damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes. One thing they appreciate more than ever is that the premises are single-storey with re-attached ve- Ampor (left) and Savonn Man have opened their new bakery Mr Man’s Bakery and Café. randahs, so are earthquake-safe. Photo Donna Wylie 010414-DW-080

Drivers named, shamed Tauranga motorists are being accused of bad driving on a Facebook name and shame page. The page Tauranga Bad Drivers Name And Shame Them allows people to send the administrator anonymous messages about socalled bad drivers. A 22-year-old Bay man, who did not want to be named, said he was angry that he had been named on the page. The page falsely stated that he was “spotted doing 150km/h in a 50 zone”, he said. “This page is fake, I didn’t go 150km in a 50km zone, that’s stupid.” He said people should report the page to get it taken down. - APNZ

Sex charges The former principal of a Northland Christian school charged with sex crimes against boys dating back almost 40 years has requested a stay of prosecution because the alleged offences were so long ago. Raymond George Melrose, 68, appeared in the Kaikohe District Court yesterday and was again remanded on bail to a Paihia address until July 31. - APNZ

Woman hit by forklift A woman has been taken to Tauranga Hospital with moderate leg injuries after being hit by a forklift at her Mount Maunganui workplace. St John district operations manager Jeremy Gooders said staff were called to the Owens Pl business about 10.40am yesterday. The 20-yearold woman had been hit by a forklift and was taken to hospital with moderate leg injuries, he said. - APNZ

Charged with murder A man has appeared in Rotorua District Court charged with murdering a homeless Auckland man. Justin Vance Turner, 28, appeared before Judge James Weir yesterday charged with the murder of 49-year-old Maqbool Hussain in Balmoral, Auckland just over two weeks ago. Turner did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody to reappear in the High Court at Auckland on April 16. Turner was arrested in Taupo on Tuesday after a member of the public called police after observing a man behaving suspiciously near the wharf. Mr Hussain’s body was found in a squat behind an empty shop in Balmoral on March 24. - APNZ

Sir Peter’s jet in search The personal jet of Oscar-winning movie director Peter Jackson has reportedly been called in to assist with the search for the missing Malaysian airliner. Australian authorities co-ordinating the search for Flight MH370, which disappeared on March 8 with 239 people on board, said a civilian jet was being used to assist military aircraft scouring the Indian Ocean for any signs of the Boeing 777. After initially denying it was Jackson’s jet, a spokesman for the New Zealand movie director confirmed his aircraft had been chartered to Australian authorities. Radio New Zealand said Jackson, had personally approved the use of his Gulfstream G650 in the search. - AFP

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Building consents to go online By myles Hume

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Mid Canterbury building companies have no qualms over the council’s move to cut out the paperwork and allow building consent applications to be made online. From April 8, local builders and homeowners can jump on to the council website to lodge their applications, instead of having to trek to the council office. Ashburton District Council building services manager Michael Wong said online building consent applications would significantly improve the system, and he was confident it would work after trialling it with local building companies. “We recently made the move to fully computerise all our building consent processes and this is another significant step towards improving the level of

service our building team delivers,” he said. Jennian Homes Mid Canterbury general manager Anna Smith said she only sees positives in modernising the system, as it would cut out trips to the council to hand over paperwork. “When it’s computerised everything is there, and we are aware of all the documents we need to provide. It also provides you with an option to log in and see how your consent process is going.” Mr Wong said the next step would be to have inspectors trialling tablets so inspection results could be emailed to builders on-site. Stonewood Homes Ashburton owner Shawn Fibbes praised the move, saying most of his builders and contractors were techsavvy and it would streamline paperwork and time.

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New mum angry over parking fine By TimoTHy BroWn A Dunedin mother is angry her car was ticketed while she was undergoing an emergency Caesarean section. Kerry-Lee Charlton says a Dunedin City Council parking warden ticketed her car in January when it was was parked outside Dunedin Hospital while she gave birth to her second son. She wrote to the council asking to have the $70 fines remitted, but was told her “circum-

stances do not allow for the fines to be waived”, she said. She and her partner, Shawn Hurring, arrived at the hospital about 6.30am and parked as close as possible, she said. At 9am, her partner fed the meter to avoid a ticket, but when it came time to feed the meter again “things had gone to crap”, she said. “I ended up having an emergency C-section and there was just no way either of us could get down there.” The situation had made

her “really angry and ... it’s wrong”, she said. In 2012, the council decided to set tougher criteria for maternity patients to have parking tickets waived. Council acting customer services agency manager Brendan Shea said fines could be waived in emergency situations, but matters were dealt with on a case-by-case basis. He rejected Ms Charlton’s claims, said there was no record of payment being made and she was parked in a P30 park for “half a day”. -APNZ

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The Court of Appeal has rejected a new bid for freedom by a man who killed his wife with a tomahawk. John Frederick Ericson is serving a life sentence for murdering his wife Sandra in July 1999 by striking her in the back of the head with a tomahawk 22 times while she slept. He called police after the at-

tack and admitted killing his wife but later said he had no memory of it. In its judgement, released yesterday, the Court of Appeal said Ericson had appealed against decisions made by High Court Justices Christian Whata and Cameron Mander to refuse his applications for habeas corpus. - APNZ

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Breast feeding stance recognised By Toni Williams

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Ashburton Hospital Maternity Centre has been recognised for its positive breast feeding stance with a national certificate. The maternity centre’s Breast Friendly Hospital Ini-

tiative co-ordinator Caroline Nye (left) and charge midwife manager Annette Norton hold the certificate presented to the Ashburton Midwives by the New Zealand Breastfeeding Authority. They are surrounded by Ashburton’s core midwives Pro

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■ MID CANTERBURY BLACK SEED RELEASE

Noxious weed a no-show so far By Michelle NelsoN michelle.n@theguardian.co.nz

With nine scheduled rounds of roadside surveillance complete, there has been no sign of the noxious European weed black grass. Contractors have been searching roadsides between Methven and Ashburton during the past six months, in response to a spillage of contaminated seed in June last year.

The black grass seed arrived in the country in a container of red fescue turf seed imported from Denmark by PGG Wrightson. Black-grass is a serious invasive weed which has developed resistance to many herbicides in the UK and Europe, and a Ministry of Primary Industry (MPI) response team, and farming groups are working together to ensure the pest does not establish in New Zealand.

MPI response manager David Yard said no black grass had been discovered during the intensive surveillance programme which was launched in October. “To date we’ve found no evidence of any black grass establishing,” Mr Yard said. “We’ve also completed three scheduled rounds of mowing high risk sites, and used weedeaters to cut any areas that the mowers couldn’t reach – again the contractors were

vigilant and no black grass was observed. A herbicide spraying programme has been running conjunction with the surveillance programme, targeting high risk areas. “Everything is going to plan at the moment, but the key message is not to become complacent,” Mr Yard said. “The seed has been there for almost a year now, but it can remain viable so the programme

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will run for the scheduled three years. “Some people might wonder why we don’t scale it back, but there is still a danger and we can’t stop now.” Black grass has the potential to decimate Mid Canterbury’s lucrative small seed and cereal industry should it establish in the area. The incursion programme will be scaled back through the winter months, and ramp up again in the spring.

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Tour release criticism ‘nonsense’

Twice-convicted murderer and rapist Teina Pora has a potential job apprenticeship lined up on his release from prison, new case details show. The full parole board decision from Pora’s successful hearing on Monday was released yesterday. It shows the 38-year-old has been in paid employment in the community as part of the Department of Corrections’ Release to Work programme. Pora, 38, has spent 21 years behind bars for the 1992 rape and murder of Susan Burdett in Auckland. During that time, he has been part of the Release to Work programme, which allows minimum security prisoners like Pora to work in the community in order to help them gain employment when they are released. “His employer speaks highly of him and is interested in giving him an apprenticeship, but only ‘when all the hype and attention has settled down’,” the parole board decision stated. As part of his parole conditions, Pora has agreed to to a special condition preventing him from communicating with the media. The board granted Pora parole after they deemed he was no longer an undue risk to the safety of the community. Since Pora was 17, he has spent more than 22 years in prison. Between 15 and 17, he accumulated 66 convictions, the decision stated. Pora’s parole conditions include undertaking appropriate treatment and alcohol and drug counselling. He must also attend a monitoring and compliance hearing before the Parole Board in September, and reside at a specified address which has been approved by his probation officer. - APNZ

Prime Minister John Key has branded criticism of the release of routes the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will take on their New Zealand tour next week as “nonsense”, and the man responsible for the remarks “an idiot”. Prince William, Catherine and their 8-month-old son Prince George will spend 10 days in New Zealand from Monday. Former Metropolitan Police head of royal protection Dai Davies said he was “appalled” by tweets and notifications of the family’s engagements, saying they created a “manual for terrorists, nutters and fixated people hoping to harm them”, according to British media reports. The release of such details was “idiocy”, he said, but Mr Key yesterday responded by saying: “Well that bloke’s an idiot, the Governor-General certainly isn’t.” The royal visit is handled by the Department of Internal Affairs’ royal visit office, and staff have used the official social media channels of Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae to tell New Zealanders where they will be able to see the young family. The information included locations, times and the best place to stand to catch a glimpse, as well as maps of the routes they will take. Details of private engagements and travel arrangements have not been publicly released. Speaking yesterday, Mr Key said he thought the criticism was “nonsense”. “My understanding is Government House has been working with the Palace, they were quite aware of what was said. “We’ve had a 30-year history of giving out indications of routes that the royal couple, royal family members, will take,” he said. - APNZ

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Uniform options may be reduced Tinwald School’s uniform is under review. The school has established a sub-committee between the board, staff and the PTA to look at what is currently in place and what will be available from suppliers.

Principal Peter Livingstone said it was important the uniform was consistent throughout the school and affordable for parents. “We will probably look to reduce the options, when they are widened you start to see

more varieties and variations of the uniform,” he said. If changes were implemented next year, they would be phased in, taking into consideration parents may have already paid for uniforms that are still in good condition.

■ NAPIER DISTRICT COURT

Daughter guilty of neglecting mum By saM hurley A Hawke’s Bay woman has been found guilty of failing to provide the necessaries of life for her elderly mother and was slapped by another woman in court yesterday. Joanne Quinn, 51, was Maureen Quinn’s older daughter and sole caregiver, and was on trial in the Napier District Court this week. Medical staff discovered 82-year-old Maureen Quinn on November 15, 2011 imbedded in a couch and blanket with maggots covering her leg wounds.

Maureen died six weeks after being admitted to hospital on November 15, 2011 from bronchial pneumonia. Prior to yesterday’s verdict being handed down, Quinn was approached by another woman and slapped, before the woman, believed to be a family member, fled from the court and was pursued by security. She managed to escape the court house. During his deliberations, Judge Jonathan Down said in the context of the case, nourishment, hydration and medical care were the necessaries of life.

Judge Down said the Crown argued Quinn clearly owed and had a duty to override the wishes of her mother and provide those necessaries of life. Judge Down said Maureen Quinn was severely dehydrated, severely malnourished and showed signs of severe neglect, while not being able to withdraw from her daughter’s care. “It was obvious to the defendant and to all, beyond any reasonable doubt, that much greater care was required.” Quinn was granted bail until sentencing on May 16. - APNZ

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■ CHRISTCHURCH MURDER

Victim had a caring, loving nature By Kurt Bayer Amy Farrall’s caring, loving nature and tendency to try to help people in need may have led to her violent death, her friends and family fear. The 24-year-old Christchurch community support worker’s body was found in the boot of her car at a city supermarket on Sunday. A 38-year-old man from the North Island, who had recently been staying at her Woolston home after moving to Christchurch, has been charged with sexual violation and murder. Police say he killed Ms Farrall, dumped her body, and fled to the West Coast where he picked up two hitchhikers and then attacked them. He was granted name suppression and was remanded to the High Court in Christchurch later this month at a special court sitting at his hospital bedside yesterday. He is undergoing surgery for dog bite injuries sustained during his arrest

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after a five-hour stand-off with police. Ms Farrall’s friends and family are struggling to come to terms with her tragic death. Her partner of seven years told 3 News he was devastated. Cory McKeown and a group of friends painted a colourful mural saying ‘RIP Amy’ on a fence at the supermarket carpark where her body was found, a few kilometres from her home, as a tribute to his ‘beautiful’ partner. “There are no words for it,” he

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said. “She was my life, my rock, my soul mate.” Another friend, who did not wish to be named, told APNZ yesterday: “She was always helping people. That was just the way she was. She’s tried to help this guy, but ...” Supermarket bosses gave permission for the mural to remain for a week after her friends approached them for permission. They will be allowed to paint a tribute piece on the fence for the anniversary of her death

every year and come and pay their respects, a supermarket spokesman said. A large group congregated around the mural in afternoon sunshine yesterday. They didn’t want to comment further and wanted to “be left alone to grieve”. Earlier, Ms Farrall’s family had issued a statement saying they were “devastated that her caring nature appears to have been tragically taken advantage of.” A memorial service was held outside her Wildberry St house in Woolston on Tuesday afternoon. A poignant shrine with framed photographs and messages, along with bouquets of flowers, was placed on the fence. Behind the wooden fence and police cordon, the tidy home is still being combed over by police forensic experts and guarded by constables. Ms Farrall, a former Lincoln High School student, studied Mental Health Support Work at

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What gets Ashburton fired up? Coen Lammers EDITOR

ince I have been editor of the Guardian and during my earlier stint as editor 13 years ago, two subjects fire up the citizens of Ashburton like no others. And you may be surprised that they have nothing to do with bridges, art galleries or rates. The two things that get the emotions flowing in Mid Canterbury are burn-offs and fluoride. Fluoride disappeared from the water in Ashburton in 2002 and thankfully the fluoride debate has gone on the backburner since a referendum in 2007. However, councillor Stuart Wilson last week considered it appropriate to put the issue back on the agenda for the coming financial year. Fellow councillors warned him about the endless debates, but with fluoride back in the spotlight in other parts of the country, supporters may feel it’s the right time to pounce. While that debate is still over the horizon, the smoke of the burn-offs is well and truly visible from most Ashburton backyards. Like clockwork, the letters and text messages from town folk have started pouring in, while the farmers are quick to hit back that burn-offs are a fact of life in a rural community. Some townies will find it hard to believe that, according to Environment Canterbury figures, Ashburton has not breached the air pollution limits this year, despite tasting the burned particles in the air. If you happen to be downwind from a nice stubble burn, the inconvenience can be significant, whether it causes dirty washing or breathing difficulties. The difficulty of the debate is that both parties are right. The nuisance for those affected is very real, while burn-offs are part of crop farming and therefore part of living in Mid Canterbury. Some experts feel that farmers could use better alternatives, but so far the consensus in New Zealand still favours the current solution. And as long as ECan keeps measuring from one single spot, it will be impossible to fully measure the real impact and the debate will continue for years to come.

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To reply to Kyle Blampied in Your View. The clip to the parcel tray is to another part of the child capsule and I would be very surprised if the instruction manual and side of the carseat doesn’t indicate the requirement for the use of the tetherstrap. If it doesn’t, please provide the make and model number of the capsule as I would love to research the latest development on the companies’ safety research, manufacturing and testing. I feel a childcare facility is the perfect place for random checks

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Parole Well done Teina Pora and his defence team on securing parole. Now go clear his name as it’s been tarnished by another botched police investigation! Go get ‘em!

– afterall where else is a quiet, safe place where you have children in the car? It is usually a place caregivers and parents stop to have a chat before heading to their destination. My daughter and I had a serious accident when she was three. If it wasn’t for the $80 I invested in getting the carseat checked and installed correctly (seatbelt with locking clip and tether strap), she wouldn’t have just sustained biting her lip and bruised shoulders – instead the carseat would have flipped forward and a head injury or worse would have occurred. A. J. Wilson

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what everyone else thinks is cool rather than being our own person. It saddens me to realise how corrupted this world will become. Our younger generation is being fed on a constant diet of all the latest technology. For five-year-olds to think it’s normal to have the latest technology for them in a wave of a finger is not flash. Now I am not saying that we cannot enjoy what we all work hard for. We don’t get what we have without a little sweat, tears and hard work. But wake up and snap out of the spell that these corporations have us under. Don’t rely on these latest gadgets that will take your breath away if you don’t have it with you every second of every minute. When I sit down with some-

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In brief Peru volcano rumbles A volcano in Peru that has not blown its top in four decades has spewed more ash skyward, after authorities evacuated villagers to avoid Ubinas’s wrath. The volcano in southwestern Peru has blasted back to life, causing about 60 villagers from Querapi, near its base, to be relocated, Ubinas town mayor Pascual Coaquira said. “We are readying a shelter for refugees from the blasts,” he said yesterday. “The volcano has been emitting a lot of ash all day, the people in the town (of Ubinas) are having some problems breathing, the mayor added. They have been given masks,” he said. - AFP

Death toll rises to 28 The death toll from the mudslide in the US state of Washington has risen to 28. The number of missing remains unchanged at 22, according to the Snohomish County medical examiner’s office. No survivors have been located in the huge debris field since the immediate aftermath of the March 22 disaster, when a 1.5km ridge gave way above the small logging town of Oso around 100km northeast of Seattle. The mudslide followed a record-breaking month of rains in Washington state. - DPA

Ebola toll hits 80 People embrace on the upper floor of an apartment building located a few blocks from the coast where they gathered to avoid a possible tsunami after an earthquake in Iquique, Chile, yesterday. ap photo

Strong Chile quake kills five A powerful 8.2-magnitude earthquake has hit Chile’s Pacific coast, killing at least five people as tsunami waves of more than two metres lashed the shore. Panicked residents poured into the streets yesterday after the authorities ordered them to flee to higher ground, while President Michelle Bachelet declared parts of northern Chile hit by the offshore quake to be disaster zones. “The street lights were busted, people ran terrified. After the earthquake there were several aftershocks,” Veronica Castillo said from Arica, 1000 miles north of the Chilean

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6.2 magnitude aftershock. In Chile, Toro said the first waves of the tsunami had reached Pisagua, on the northern coast, and were expected to travel south over five hours. CNN showed vision of streets full of panicked people and some buildings burning brightly against the night sky. The rush to evacuate to safe areas caused traffic jams, but no cuts in telephone service or drinking water were reported. There were power outages in some areas. Chile’s deputy interior minister Mahmud Aleuy reported that in Iquique the sea had withdrawn 2.5 metres from the coast, a prelude to the arrival of a dangerous surge. “Everyone along our coast should be alert and ready,” Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa said on Twitter. In Peru, the southern coastal area was also put on alert while roads along the coast were closed, said the mayor of the capital, Susana Villaran. “This is a warning for the population to take all precautionary measures,” Peruvian naval commander Colbert Ruiz told AFP. “An alert means being on watch but does not confirm the arrival of a tsunami,” he said. “So far, there is nothing.” Honduras in Central America also declared a tsunami alert, but Nicaragua called off one it had declared earlier. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center also issued a warning for Colombia and Panama, and “watches” for at least six other countries. - AFP

The Ebola death toll in Guinea has risen to 80, while 122 suspected cases have been registered, health authorities say. The outbreak is “unprecedented” because the spread of the disease across the small West African nation makes it very difficult to control, according to the medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres. President Alpha Conde announced a “health emergency” but snubbed Guinea’s northern neighbour Senegal, which closed its borders to protect its population from the virus, for “causing panic”. - AP

Police arrest 657 Kenyan police have arrested more than 650 people in a crackdown on suspected Islamist insurgents a day after six people were killed in bomb attacks in the capital Nairobi. “This act of cowardice perpetrated against innocent and peace-loving Kenyans who were going about their normal activities is barbaric,” Interior Minister Joseph Ole Lenku said in a statement issued yesterday. “So far 657 suspects have been apprehended,” he added. Kenyan police regularly arrest scores of people after similar attacks in sweeping security operations but release most after questioning. - AFP

Luxury Scottish hotel Andy Murray’s luxury hotel has opened, a business the tennis star hopes will boost his Scottish hometown Dunblane. The Wimbledon champion bought Cromlix House, a Victorian mansion dating from 1874, in February last year and has transformed it into a 15-bedroom, five-star retreat. The property, set in woodlands five kilometres outside Dunblane in central Scotland, has undergone extensive refurbishment and tourism officials hope it will prove a big draw for visitors to Scotland. - AFP

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■ QUAKE INSURANCE PAYOUTS

$11b paid out and still counting Of the $7.3 billion of commercial claims settled to date, $642 million was paid out in 2014 - the equivalent of $10.9 million a day just in the first two months of this year, Mr Grafton said. “That means over three-quarters of all commercial claims have now been settled and reinforces the value of insurance in helping the business sector to quickly recover from what was one of the biggest-ever insurance disaster events globally.” Of the residential claims, $226 million was paid out during the first two months of the year, at a rate of $3.8 million dollars a day, Mr Grafton said. “Collectively insurers were paying out the equivalent of $14.7 million a day in settling residential and commercial claims during January and February this year.” - APNZ

Christchurch is an on-going construction site following the earthquakes.

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Dairy product prices tumble 8.9% Dairy product prices had the biggest drop in almost 20 months at Fonterra Co-operative Group’s latest GlobalDairyTrade auction as whole milk powder fell to its lowest level in more than a year. The GDT price index dropped 8.9 per cent to US$4124 a tonne from US$4563 per tonne two weeks ago, the fourth straight decline and the lowest since August 2012. Some 39,653 tonnes of product was sold, up from 39,008 tonnes two weeks ago. Soaring prices of global dairy products helped Fonterra lift sales in its first half by 21 per

cent, including record shipments to China in December, although profit tumbled 53 per cent as the high price of milk, which is based on reference products including milk powder, drove up its input costs for products such as casein and cheese. The company said last month it sees no let-up in the second half because factory constraints have led to an unfavourable product mix. In the latest GDT auction, rennet casein rose 5.5 per cent to US$11,105 a tonne while cheddar fell 3.5 per cent to US$4438 a tonne. Whole milk powder, the biggest product sold by volume,

fell 8.4 per cent to US$4033, its biggest decline since May last year. Skim milk powder prices dropped 9.6 per cent to US$4126 a tonne and butter declined 11 per cent to US$4040 a tonne. Butter milk powder prices tumbled 15 percent to US$4211 a tonne and milk protein concentrate declined 4.3 per cent to US$8436 a tonne. Lactose wasn’t offered at the event. There were 167 winning bidders out of 201 participating bidders at the auction over 11 rounds. The number of qualified bidders rose to 756 from 747 at the last auction. - APNZ

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der of TCI, has operated it as a joint venture with Telecom since 1991. Telecom upped its stake in TCI in 1997 to 60 per cent, paying $3 million for an additional 20 per cent interest. Digicel, established in 2001, is active in 31 countries and has 13 million customers worldwide. It expanded into the Pacific in 2006 and has operations in Vanuatu, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Fiji and Nauru. Digicel has made a number of previous bids to buy TCI, including in 2009 when it made a $20 million play for the telco. - APNZ

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focus principally on our New Zealand operations and on the needs of New Zealand customers”, Telecom chief executive Simon Moutter said. The Cook Islands sell-down follows Telecom’s scaling-back of its overseas operations last year. During the year the company sold its Australian business unit AAPT for $493 million. It also downsized the Australian wing of Gen-i, cutting 120 jobs at the information technology business unit across the Tasman. The Cook Islands Government, which owns the remain-

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Telecom Cook Islands shares sold Telecom New Zealand has agreed to sell its interest in the Cook Islands’ biggest phone and internet phone provider to communications behemoth Digicel for about $23 million. Telecom New Zealand announced shortly before Christmas that it was thinking about selling its 60 per cent stake in Telecom Cook Islands (TCI). It said yesterday that it had entered into an agreement to sell this stake to Digicel. The agreement is due to be completed by 31 May. “The sale of Telecom Cook Islands is consistent with this strategy and with our desire to

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Insurance companies have paid out more than $11 billion in settlements to date as a result of the Canterbury earthquakes. Insurance Council chief executive Tim Grafton said the figure was reached at the end of February and comprised $7.3 billion in commercial payouts and $3.7 billion in residential claim settlements. “The $11.1 billion paid to date is a significant contribution to the economy of the region as its money in business bank accounts, residents who have cash settled, homes that have been repaired or rebuilt, as well as community and public organisations that can continue their work. “This demonstrates the very real progress that is being made to settle claims and enable the residents and businesses of Canterbury to get back on their feet.”

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Giant grass to replace lost shelte By Michelle NelsoN michelle.n@theguardian.co.nz

Giant grass could revolutionalise farming on the Mid Canterbury plains. The growth of irrigated dairy farms has resulted in the removal of most of the district’s traditional pine and macrocarpa shelterbelts, and severe gales in September last year flattened many of those that remained. A trial of miscanthus grass, a bamboo-like perennial sterile hybrid from Japan that grows up to four metre-tall, is delivering promising results on Mark William’s Kirwee dairy farm. PhD student at Lincoln University Chris Littlejohn has been conducting the first known study specifically looking at the value of miscanthus as a shelterbelt plant – for animals and pasture. Initial reports indicate improvements of up to 10 per cent in pasture growth, and a reduced need for irrigation. Miscanthus can also be used as stockfeed, animal bedding, a fuel source for renewable diesel, and to fuel boilers. “Under centre pivot irrigation, yields of 30t of dry matter per hectare are achievable,” Mr Littlejohn said. “That produces about 9000 li- Above: Cows resting and grazing in the shelter of miscanthus on the trial farm. tres of renewable diesel per hec- Inset: Professor Steve Wratten and PhD student Chris Littlejohn in the miscanthus trial plot. tare at a cost of around $1.10 per litre (compared with around says there is potential for mis- tive pasture shelter and a cash canthus is that irrigation pivots $1.50 at a fuel station). “In Rome, a whole fleet of city canthus to revolutionise dairy return in the form of renewable can roll right over it. “The trabuses is powered by the renew- farming on the Canterbury diesel. Plus it can be used as fod- ditional tree shelter belts met a der, as a superior bedding materi- need at the time but they are inable diesel produced from mis- Plains. “No other product seems capa- al in calf sheds, and, dried, as fuel flexible and not multi-use,” Mr canthus.” Steve Wratten, Professor of ble of providing these three key for boilers to reduce dependence Littlejohn said. “Gorse was also introduced as a Ecology at Lincoln University, benefits,” Professor Wratten says. on diesel, coal and electricity.” “Effective animal shelter, effecOne of the benefits of mis- shelter plant but became a major who is supervising Chris’ PhD,

plant pest. The great thing about the miscanthus we use is that it can’t reproduce itself by seed. “It is spread by creeping rhizomes, but this is a very slow process as the plant is not vigorous, so any spread outside of the desired area is easily controlled by

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Fonterra farmers offered price lock-ins By Michelle NelsoN michelle.n@theguardian.co.nz

Fonterra farmers will be offered two opportunities to lock in the price paid for a percentage of their milk in the 2014/15 season. A Guaranteed Milk Price (GMP) will be offered on 60 million kilograms of milksolids in two tranches. Applications to supply 40 million kgMS will open in June, offering a 12-month GMP. In December, applications will open to supply 20 million kgMS with a six-month GMP

offered on production from December 1. Further details will be provided in May, including the process to set the GMP price and allocate volumes to farmers applying. The GMP for the season follows a successful pilot involving 328 farmers who supplied 15 million kgMS for a guaranteed price of $7 per kgMS this season, based on the opening forecast for the season. Applications were received to supply 37 million kgMS for the pilot, but participants were

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Federated Farmers supports reporting of suspected suicides By Michelle NelsoN michelle.n@theguardian.co.nz

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In 2010 rural New Zealanders were 43 per cent more likely to commit suicide than urban New Zealanders, and the trend leans heavily toward the farming population. “This is a big problem and we are working to address this,” Mrs Maxwell said. “Without going into detail, acknowledging that it is a suicide is an important part of opening up the dialogue so we can no longer pretend it isn’t happening in our backyard.”

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their income for this season,” Mr Paravicini said. “They have been able to confidently make decisions around servicing debt or making capital investments on farm especially when prices are volatile and this certainty comes regardless of the final milk price.” The GMP also gives the cooperative certainty, by enabling it to lock in longer-term contracts at a set price and attract premium contracts without the risk of price volatility impacting on them.

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Motoring 18

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here’s just 29 sleeps to go until Wheels Week 2014 begins on May 3. And a very hard working, dedicated and well organised committee have a great programme set out, which will mean Wheels Week is going to be a beauty. This uniquely Ashburton celebration of the wheel will feature a real range of events and something for everyone. A month ago we mentioned that Ron and Marilyn Galletly, along with some other local enthusiasts, were about to take off on a commercial vehicle rally. Well they did go, and by all accounts had a great time. Now we know what happens on rally stays on rally, but if we didn’t we might have mentioned that somebody ran out of petrol at one stage. And we might also have mentioned that in despatches someone suggested Ron may need to get a gauge fixed. But we won’t! But we can mention that Roger and Isla

Jones came a very close second in the time trials, and they were closely followed by Trevor and Marion Love in third place. He’s doing it again! John Wells is repeating a great idea from last year in organising another display of classic and vintage motorcycles at Mitre 10 Mega Ashburton. The display, which runs from April 7, will culminate with a ride around Ashburton beginning at 11am on Sunday, April 13. All classic and vintage motorcycle owners are invited to take part. And the Sheffield Volunteer Fire Brigade is doing it again too. They have another Wheels and Wings display planned for Sunday April 27 (or postponement date May 4). It’s a fundraiser so there will be a gate charge, but if their past events are anything to go by it will be another must-see event featuring some fantastic aircraft, motor vehicles, motorbikes and much more, including food stalls.

David and Judith Bruces’ 1905 Rover, one of the oldest Rovers in existence.

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INTAGES AND VETERANS

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here is often confusion about which is the oldesta vehicle classified as a veteran or one referred to as being vintage. And in a way that’s understandable. Under the classification system established by the Vintage Car Club and generally accepted, veteran vehicles are the older of the two. Vehicles manufactured prior to December 1918 are classified as veterans. In the introduction to a fabulous book he has just published Steve Reid explains that the veteran car movement is alive and well in New Zealand. And the examples which feature in this well illustrated book called Veteran Cars Amazing New Zealand Collections is proof of that. Steve Reid has gone about documenting the cars in a rather delightful manner, in each case he mentions just the Christian name of the owner. For example on page 136 there is the fascinat-

ing story of David’s 1905 Rover. Like so many of the vehicles which feature in the book, David’s Rover as it is today is the result of an interesting and dedicated labour of love which involved reassembling a car which had been dismantled way back in 1914. David the owner was drip-fed the parts by a Mr Bateman whose father had taken the car apart. Apparently the reason David could not get hold of the parts in one go was not because Mr Bateman was making things difficult, but rather because he was a bachelor who liked the idea of having a regular visitor. The Rover was finally back on the road in 1979, but not before David had reconstructed the original wooden chassis using wood sourced from bed runners found in an old swagger’s hut. He hand-made the body using oak from an old wall stand. After the car was dismantled the motor ended up in a boat, but incredibly David located it and it now powers the Rover again. This like so many of the restorations documented in the book started out as an almost mission impossible, but David like so many of the other owners proved the sceptics wrong. Now for some readers this car might ring a bell; it was in Ashburton two years ago when the Rover Car Club staged their wonderfully successful national rally here.

While he had the Rover trailered here from their home in Marlborough David and his wife Judith did drive it locally and in fact David was jokingly asked by at least one enthusiast if he had bought it new! So at least one of the cars in the book has a local connection, and interestingly another one although not a veteran may have too. A Singer with a black and white AJ plate appears in the background of one of the photos of the Rover. When permanent plates were introduced AJ plates were issued in Ashburton, so the Singer possibly lived here in those days. The youngest of the cars in Steve Reid’s book is now 96 years old, so it’s perhaps not surprising that many of the makers like Briton, Crossley, Star and Unic have faded into the annals of history, but because as the author says the owners have preserved their cars for us and future generations to enjoy those names will not be forgotten. Some of the names are interesting, like Brian’s Baby Grand. It’s not a piano, it’s a 1915 model Chevrolet and in fact this particular car more than likely has a rather unique pedigree. Because it was probably produced to exhibit at the 1916 New York auto show the Chevrolet features state-of-the-art technology. It is believed the Baby Grand

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Ashburton Bowling Club Congratulations go to both Leonie Spargo and Roger Gutberlet for winning the Champion of Champions Singles events. The Prestige, Premier and Gala and Challenge events did not have an Ashburton winner but those playing had some wins along the way. Better luck next year. Closing Day and Trophy night with the dinner went off very smoothly. Rosemarie has done a champion job getting the trophies engraved and back on time - all polished and ready for the presentation night was no easy task. The closing day March 22 competition was the Bird Cup played over 2 games of 10 ends and was won by Margaret Eder, Colin Bird and Anne Stroud. On closing day the new flag donated by Koa Congdon was flying high. It looked great and we are truly grateful for your kind gesture Koa. Koa ably lowered the flag to signify the closing of the season. The dinner following was a great meal organized by Russell and his band of helpers; no one went hungry and we all went home truly satisfied. Thanks to you all. The nominations for next year’s committees are in and it looks like we have a great selection of volunteers in our club. Thank you for offering your services. Remember to attend the Annual meeting in May. The Aussie Pairs played March 26 had 2 greens nearly full and some good scores handed in. Winners were Mike Quinn and Gaynor. Murray Anderson with Wendy Watson as partner, secured 3rd place. There were 5 teams with 3 wins and the scores were very close, only 3 ends separating them all. The visit to Cashmere was cancelled due to the weather office forecasting rain and cool temps, it was a nasty day here so we were grateful for the early cancellation. Next year is now the time for the next visit. Winter activities begin with cards and Mah jong on Monday April 7 at the club rooms. Be there by 1.15 for 1.30 start and $2 for the afternoon. Wed will be Mah jong only but $1, same times. The Sub Centre prize giving is Friday May 9th; to be held in Ashburton Bowling Club rooms 6.30pm and prize giving 7.30; tickets from Diane or Barry cost $10. Dress tidy/casual (not bowls uniform) see you all there. Thanks to everyone for your help with results this year. See you soon.

Ashburton County Lions An excellent attendance of members including visitor Karen Kingston and speaker Lion Meredith Lowe, was welcomed to the recent meeting by President Lilian Wakelin. As business began, boards circulated seeking members’ support for “Guess who’s coming to dinner?” May 24; visits to Violinos, to Cholmondeley Home, to Rakaia Lions, to Geraldine Lioness club; and help with Park St Day Care driving. Business included invitations to the opening of Mania-o-Roto Scout building; and to Harold Club. Two members are attending each function. Reports were given of a healthy financial position; and of successful completion of the Mayfield A&P contract. Future activities indicate busy times ahead for members with Red Puppy Appeal; Lions longest lunch relay; sandwiches for Swap Meet; grape picking; Mayfield Dinner Club; Accessory Sale May 3; Zone Dance April 11; mystery overnight winter trip to West Coast; and hopefully sponsorship of competitor for Young Speechmaker competition. The cake to be entered in the Child Mobility funding iced cake competition at Convention was on display and members were encouraged to vote for it by donation. President Lilian outlined how she would be presenting the club bid to host Convention 2016; and wished Lion Fern Blake success as the candidate for District 2nd Vice District Governor. Lion Meredith Lowe was introduced by Lion Avis Kingsland. With the aid of power point illustrations, he spoke about his travels first to Zimbabwe, and then to Alaska. Several Lions members were on tour to Zimbabwe and an interesting picture showed them admiring yearling lions – in Meredith’s words “A Lion’s meeting!!” The Alaskan visit coincided with a major eight-day dog sled charity race across

the audience participating. Sarah then sang Just a Closer Walk With Thee and One Day at a Time. Raffles were drawn. Sarah then sang How Great Thou Art; Yvonne thanked Sarah and the RSA Ladies for a lovely afternoon’s entertainment. Afternoon tea was served after Yvonne played Now is the Hour and the audience joined in with the singing of it. For Total Mobility please ring 3081237.

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Top athletics effort Five Ashburton girls represented Canterbury at the Triangular Athletics Meet in Dunedin on Saturday, where they were up against athletes from Otago and Southland. The girls were (from left) Jade Peters, Emma Beecroft, Jenna Borthwick, Isabella Gibson and Ella Pearson and they had a lot of fun but most importantly they helped Canterbury retain the points cup from the other two provinces. Results: Jade Peters, 11-year-old girls; 3rd shot country from Anchorage to Nome, 1150 miles. He spoke about the breeding of the dogs, not purebred huskie – about their small size – about their food – about the need for them to wear ‘shoes’ – of the temperature in which they raced, generally around -50°C. He visited St Lawrence Island, an air force base during World War 2, an island 70 miles long and a bird watchers’ paradise with many migratory birds. He mentioned Alaska is the most heavily subsidized country in the world; education is very good, likewise health systems; plane transport is frequent. Crime rates are high, though offset to a degree by the Eskimo villages having liquor bans.

Ashburton Ladies Probus Club The March meeting of the Ashburton Ladies Probus Club was held in the Doris Linton Lounge President Sheila welcomed members and visitors. Members sang the national Anthem. Mini speaker was Dianne Moss who told us of the exercise classes for groups of 15 older people. These exercises help to build up fitness that helps to prevent falls. Dianne was thanked and given a tray of fruit by Ann Rouse. After morning tea we held our AGM. This meeting was chaired by Milner Jacob, our area rep on NSIPA. The minutes of the last AGM were read and confirmed. President Sheila read her annual report. This showed an interesting and varied lot of speakers and outings. The financial report was given by Jackie Rollinson. The report showed a healthy balance. The election of officers resulted in the following. President Margaret Watson; Vice President Margaret Taylor; Past President Sheila Hare; Secretary Val Fleming; Treasurer Jackie Rollinson; Committee Gaye Braithwaite, Bev Gregory, Roberta Hampton, Rona Hayward, Heather Murdoch, Ronnie Whyte. The Presidential collar was given to the new

put, 3rd discus, 5th high jump and 1st in 4x100m relay Jenna Borthwick, 10-yearold girls; 1st 1500m and 2nd 800m. Isabella Gibson, 10-yearold girls; 2nd 1500m, 4th 200m and 3rd in 4x100m relay. Ella Pearson, 9-year-old girls; 3rd 60m and 5th in 4x100m relay. Emma Beecroft, 8-year-old girls; 1st 60m, 1st 200m, 2nd 100m, 5th long jump and 1st in 4x100m relay. President, Sheila received a Past President brooch. Milner Jacob then spoke about the Steering Committee for a New Zealand Probus Centre, this will be set up in the near future. A short talk on the history of Norfolk Island was given by Val Fleming. Past president Sheila and retiring committee member Alyeen Beatty were given a posy of flowers in recognition of their work.

Ashburton Senior Citizens Inc The monthly social afternoon was held on March 11 at the Seniors Centre, Cameron Street. While the audience was being seated Hope McIntosh played a delightful selection on the piano. M. Trudgeon then welcomed everyone and Y. Cherry introduced the newly elected committee which is Patroness Doris Wakelin, President Marion Trudgeon, Vice President Brony McMurtrie, Secretary Dorothy Bovett, Financial Adviser Raweyn Bruce, Immediate Vice President Zena McIntyre, General Committee: June Eldridge, June Bain, Aileen Beatty, Dulcie Skilling, Brony McMurtrie, Zena McIntyre, Arthur Berry, Yvonne Cherry, Entertainment Committee: Yvonne Cherry, Arthur Berry. Yvonne then introduced the first entertainer Sarah Heney, who sang a delightful selection of songs to a very appreciative audience starting with Silver Wings and then The Coalminer’s Daughter and in Granddad’s Day. She was followed by the RSA Ladies with Joy Tarbotton in charge. They performed a lovely item based on the colours of the rainbow starting with the Red, Red, Robin and Red Sails in the sunset and then Tie a Yellow Ribbon on the Old Oak Tree” and The Green Grass of Home. Yvonne played the Black and White Rag, which was followed by the ladies singing I’m a Pink Toothbrush, Blue Smoke, I had a Golden Umbrella, By the Light of the Silvery Moon and Bye Bye Blackbird with

The Ashburton Smallbore Rifle Team are New Zealand champions. After months of fierce competition between rival areas, it has been confirmed that the Ashburton Smallbore Rifle Team, known as “The Plainsmen”, are the winners of the 2013 First Division National District Championship (NDC) run by Target Shooting New Zealand. The NDC has been a highly popular competition among New Zealand’s shooting associations for some years now and is competed for in a number of divisions, like other sports. Ashburton has maintained a place in the first division since the competition’s inception and “punches well above its weight, considering that every other team in the division is a district which includes at least one city”, said Bryan Hunter, one of the Coordinators for the competition. Population strongholds Auckland, Wellington and Otago along with Nelson and Marlborough have come and gone in the first division with a promotion/relegation system in operation. The pathway to victory was achieved with round robin wins over: Waikato, Hawkes Bay, Taranaki, Canterbury and Hutt Valley. The semi-final against reigning Champions and target shooting powerhouse, Manawatu, was a very closely contested event, with The Plainsmen gaining a great victory, as the under-dog and after having lost to Manawatu in the round robin. The highly anticipated final against Hutt Valley did not disappoint, with The Plainsmen winning well and the Junior Team remaining undefeated throughout the competition. Also of note is Joseph McAdam’s effort in being awarded the Ivan Sigvertson Salver, as the top Junior in the competition, from all New Zealand Associations. The impressive Casey Cup awarded to the First Division NDC Champions was presented to Greg Menzies (President of the Ashburton Association) and Bryan Hunter (Coordinator of the NDC competition) by Robbie Gilchrist the National Coordinator recently. 2014 promises to be a testing year for The Plainsmen with the loss of some high achieving juniors but good depth is being achieved among the senior shooters.

Ashburton Woodworkers About 23 members and friends met at the Lynn Historical Woodworking Museum on the Thursday night. The meeting began with the discussion regarding Menzshed resulting in further consideration for the next committee meeting. John Millichamp and Lyndsay Holland then informally led the members around the museum with discussion and explanation of the various exhibits. Several members who had been before commented on the additional tools, new display cabinets and labelling. John Millichamp gave a brief display of the rose engine and related some of the history of the exhibits.

Cavendish Club On February 28 Cavendish Club members met for their opening lunch. President Janet Butterick welcomed thirty four members to the lunch. Members enjoyed meeting up again after the holiday period and all are looking forward to the year ahead, which will include speakers and entertainment arranged by the Cavendish Club Circle committees. Garden Circle On March 7 the Garden Circle of the Cavendish Club were delighted to host Pam Williams of Lakeways Nurseries. A good number of members enjoyed this vivacious and talented lady telling us of her work in the garden and nursery business with her husband Rodney. She displayed and showed us how to use various plants grown for their different

foliage colours; that will keep colour in the garden all year round. Garden Ornaments were displayed that create fun and added interest to any garden. This was a most enjoyable talk and many members went home with additions to their gardens. Afternoon tea was served. Arts and Crafts Circle Convener Joan Dephoff welcomed 30 members to hear Rachael Maw from Annies Country Quilt Store, Tinwald speak and show us products she had made, and more, all of which she had for sale in her store. It was fascinating. Rachael has had her store for thirteen years. Before that she was a journalist with the Ashburton Guardian and worked in radio. She holds classes twice a week at her store and has a friendship handwork class on Wednesdays. On Fridays, Rachael and a group of enthusiastic ladies, make quilts for charities, including Ronald McDonald House in Christchurch, Victim Support and Premature Babies. She has visiting Tutors to her store and attends a retreat once a year. She has travelled extensively outside New Zealand looking for new ideas and materials for her pupils and clients. She is a motivated, inspiring, lady, who produces beautiful work and one we were all so privileged to meet; thank you Rachael. Norma Galway thanked Rachael for such a wonderful afternoon and presented her with a small gift. Music Circle On March 21 the music Circle was proud to introduce “The Red Hot Mamma’s” to entertain. Jenny, Margaret, Susan and Ann are such a talented group and with Yvonne on piano they turn out some wonderful music. Not only do Jenny, Susan and Margaret have to remember all the words, they have their moves down to a fine art and a change of hats to suit the songs. Ann is their delightful solo singer and her choice of songs brought back many memories. Travel Circle Knox Hampton was the speaker for the Travel Circle and spoke on her visit to Malawi to catch up with her family. Malawi is a small, very poor African Country with no minerals or wealth. Although a country of contrasts with wealthy parts, life in general was very hard with no postal service, no rubbish collection and water having to be carted, all very primitive. Knox spoke of the Medical scene, with Malaria being a big problem. Schools were funded by people putting money in. Education was free for 5 years and teaching was down the middle and the school was gated. The children were happy and made the best of what they had. You were very aware of the smoke and dust morning night. Men were very important and got preference and Refugee camps everywhere and the life expectancy was 36 years. Meat was a treat, but fish was obtained from a fresh water lake, which was 1/3 size of Malawi. There was a lot of aid given with the idea of giving the people a hand up, not a hand out. Judith Kingsbury thanked Knox for sharing her impressions of Malawi and presented her with a small gift.

Hakatere/Ashburton U3A Club U3A Hakatere/Ashburton held its March meeting at St David’s Church on Tuesday. The speaker for the month was astronomer and educator Frank Andrews. Frank kept our minds busy as he explained how the Universe has developed from the time of the big bang. He explained how is matter is still expanding, how stars and planets form and die. And the effects of gravitational pull on objects as they rotate close to each other is space. He showed images that were taken using The Hubble Space Telescope. And explained how by using modern technology and time lapsed photography they can now see objects further from Earth then has been possible in the past. He showed an image of a space belt called the habbitable zone where conditions were right for planets that are able to sustain life could possibly be found. Frank encouraged participation from his audience, and answered questions as the talk progressed. Our next meeting is at 9.30am on April 22 when our guest speaker is Derene Flood from the Canterbury Museum. For inquiries: Email: u3a.@gmail.com

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Methven Bowls On Saturday the ladies won both Premier and the Prestige cups; congratulations to Maureen Sullivan, Ruth Smith, Raiona Isherwood and Melva Middleton on winning the Premier Trophy and Shirley Pagey, Wendy Blackwell, Mary Stone and Barbara Gawn on winning the Prestige. This was fantastic, congratulations ladies. Our Men didn’t fair quite so well in Allenton at the Gala Cup being toppled by MSA; at Methven in the Challenge Cup our guys missed out by one point, with Rakaia taking it out. On Sunday at the champions of champions Methven’s Rob Fensom took out the Colts title, after making the final with two good wins; well done Rob. Jim Lattimore had two good wins to make it to the final but Mathew Bassett was just too good on the day. Well done Jim for being runner up in the juniors. Glenda Ryan played really well in the junior ladies, but narrowly lost to Hinds in the first round. Melva Middleton won her first two games to make the final. Melva had a good tussle with Leonie Spargo throughout the match, but unfortunately was out bowled in the end. On Sunday the Morris Carter Memorial trophy was played, this is sponsored by the Blue and Brown Pubs. The Steel works team were the winners of the trophy, well done. I also heard this team didn’t have a bowler in their team. Last week the ladies had their breakup and mystery day out. After a drive around Melva took them to Aeroview function venue. Peter Mac and Larraine treated us to wonderful food and great hospitality. During the week Benny Hill, Bruce Harper and Wendy Blackwell were placed 2nd in the Burnside Greenkeepers. Eric Maw and Melva Middleton were fourth in the mixed ausy pairs at Ashburton; at Leeston David Isherwood, Alan Smith, Jim Lattimore and Bruce Redmond were 3rd.

Mid Canterbury Ladies Probus Club The AGM was held on March 12 at the RSA. Jean Smith opened the meeting and welcomed 100 members, followed by the singing of the National Anthem. A minute’s silence was held in memory of long-time member Margaret Reynolds. Apologies were accepted and minutes of the February meeting were read and confirmed. Those with birthdays/anniversaries were congratulated. Almoner Dulcie Pierre reported she had had another busy month. President Jean Smith closed this meeting and opened the AGM. The minutes of the 2013 AGM were read and confirmed. President reported that we had a busy year with an interesting variety of activities. Membership remains strong. Financial report was presented by Valmai Mitchell. President Jean Smith asked Gwen Clucas to take the chair for the election of officers. Mrs Clucas commended Jean Smith on her annual report. Officers elected: President: Mrs Valerie Farr. New members: Dame Elizabeth Harper, Mrs Jennie Read, Mrs Val. Johnson. Continuing committee members Mesdames Jean Smith, Bernie Tutty, Valmai Mitchell, Janice Finch, Audrey

Shooters set to defend title By Jonathan Leask

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The Ashburton Smallbore Rifle Team won the 2013 First Division National District Championship (NDC) but they will be the targets this year. The NDC has been a highly popular competition among New Zealand’s shooting associations for some years and after months of fierce competition the Ashburton team, known as “the Plainsmen” took out the coveted Casey Cup for the first time last year. Defending the title this season promises to be a testing time for The Plainsmen, who expect the loss of some of their high achieving juniors but believe they have good depth among the senior shooters. Since the competition’s inception, Ashburton has been able to maintain a place in first division. “Ashburton punches well above its weight considering that every other team in the division is a district which includes at least one city,” according to Bryan Hunter, a co-ordinator for the competition. Pooke, Mara Barrett, Avis Kingsland, Marg. Watson. Jean Smith thanked retiring committee members Mesdames Colleen Keenan, Dulcie Pierre, Jan Hurst, for their service to the club. They were presented with a shoulder spray. The meeting closed at 10.45am. We then travelled to the hotel. The 25th anniversary dinner was held at Ashburton Hotel where 84 members enjoyed a lovely luncheon to celebrate. Fifteen founding members were presented with a posie basket of flowers. Also shoulder sprays were presented to mesdames Gwen Clucas, Rae Magson, Karen McIntyre, Ailsa Lovett, for services to our Probus Group. Jenny Hockley and Mr and Mrs M. Jacobs were also presented with a posy basket of flowers who were our guests. Our cake was cut by Karyn McIntyre and Ailsa Lovett.

MSA Outdoor Bowling Club On a beautiful sunny day in Methven “MSA Rent a-crowd” witnessed the club’s men’s four champions play champion of champions against Rakaia. Obviously the team of Dave Muir(s), Guildford Lane, John Argyle, Larry Neal gave no thought to the nail-biting supporters watching this exciting match. Both teams played great bowls and finished the game at 18 all. With an extra end to be played and fingernails down to the quick, our champs did it and won 19—18.

The Plainsmen smallbore rifle representatives Coby Snowden and Bryan Hunter with the spoils of victory from last year’s National District Championship. Snowden holds the Siggy Salver won by Joseph McAdam as New Zealand’s top Junior and Hunter has the Casey Cup for Division One NDC Champions. Photo SuPPlied

Unfortunately the next round saw them go down to a strong Ashburton team, 12—24, which resulted in them being eliminated from the competition. Our Club is proud of them as they are still the MSA Clubs Champion Four. Our Gala Cup Team played on Saturday. The team of Dave Muir(s) Tony Inwood, Robin Petrie, Larry Neal won their way into the final and beat Rakaia to win the Gala Cup. At Methven our ladies played the Prestige Trophy but without success. Winning is nice but participating is the important thing and that is just what Shirley Taylor(s), Joan Hardy, Maureen Flatman, Rene Devereux did. Congratulations to the winners Methven. The Men’s Challenge Team also played at Methven but was unfortunate also with no success. Sunday saw Hampstead host the Club’s Champion Singles. Our Irish Blonde Champion, Joan Hardy did herself proud when she played Melva Middleton from Methven. Joan took a while to settle and things did not look good to start after being 9 nil down the Irish “Flush” came on (“Whooppee”) climbed the board and took the lead to show shots which had proved she was a Champ, however, Melva was not going to let her (Joan) get away and finally took charge to win 21—15. Well played Joan you certainly tried. Congratulations Melva. Guildford Lane MSA Men’s Champion played against P. Collins (Hampstead),

both players provided a good spectator game. After a very entertaining encounter Hampstead won but Guildford should be proud of his effort. Our junior champ Larry Neal although defeated played very well. Congratulations to Darcy Lysaght on making the final of the Colts. A good effort - keep up the good work. Closing date April 12, report 1pm for a 1.30pm start for Hec Harper Trophy and the presentation of trophies.

vs D Hewitt; 11.52 N Sutton vs M Wackrow, T Newton vs W Hetrick; 12.00 J Williamson vs P Morgan, B Donaldson vs K Turner 12.07 B Hawksby vs G Douglas, J Dudley vs R Lambert 12.15 A Baird vs G Brown, N MacDonald vs M Daniel; 12.22 P Bradford vs T Gimblett, A Hopwood vs R Leith; 12.30 C Alexander vs D Green, A Tindall vs T Tualeu. Starting Time: Morning 8.00am; Afternoon Report at 11.30 for an 11.45 start Saturday Starters: Morning George Brown; Afternoon Steve Richards and Cameron Grant Results: Paddy Bradford and Gaby Jansen. April 6 – April 10 The, National Left Handers Tournament will be hosted by the Club and the course will be closed to other players.

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RSA Women’s Section President Colleen Hands welcomed members to the annual general meeting on March 27. A special welcome was given to a new member Margaret Drummond. Apologies were accepted. Hope McIntosh played the piano for the singing of the RSA song and Happy Birthday to members who are another year older. Sympathy was extended to those who have lost a loved one. Sick members were wished a speedy recovery. Friendship Day in Ashburton on Wednesday March 12 was sell supported. Dinner at the RSA. Entertainment by the Ashburton ladies, with Yvonne on the piano, in the afternoon, concluding with afternoon tea. Eight visitors from Geraldine and six from Temuka really enjoyed themselves. Friendship Day in Ashburton is to be an annual event. Thursday April 17 is Poppy Day; Ayleen has the roster if you can

Ashburton Guardian 21 help. Patroness Ella Ferris presented the Rosebowl, to competitions winner Wendy Marr with 26 points. Runner-up Alwyn Clulee had 20 points. A thank you card from Judy McKibbin was read out. She was sent a card while in hospital. The minutes of the 2014 annual meeting were ready by Judy McKibbin and confirmed. Colleen Hands read her Presidents Report. It has been a busy year. Claire Wesley read the Treasurer’s Report. These reports were both accepted. Patroness Ella Ferris congratulated the office holders and committee on the year’s work. Election of officers: Patroness Ella Ferris; President Colleen Hands elected unopposed; Secretary Judy McKibbin voted into position; Treasurer Claire Wesley elected unopposed; Committee J. Bain, A. Beatty, M. Coley, J. Peck, C. Smith and J. Tarbotton. Former President Ayleen congratulated the Office Holders on being elected. A show of hands decided that the 69th birthday in September will be an afternoon only function. The entertainment group performed items similar to Friendship Day. Lovely catchy songs with a rainbow theme – really enjoyable. On both occasions they were accompanied by Yvonne Cherry, who has a great musical gift. Yvonne was thanked by both the singers and the Women’s Section. Joy was thanked for leading the group. Next meeting April 24.

Tinwald Garden Club At the March meeting there were 30 members present and ten apologies. Birthday greetings were extended to patroness Mrs Betty Young on the occasion of her ninety-ninth birthday. Members were informed of a bus trip to the Geraldine district on April 24. The speaker for the day Michael O’Callaghan told members of an accident he had in 1978 when he was severely burned and as a result lost his right arm. Fitted with an artificial limb Michael has in no way let this hinder him in his pursuit of sporting and working achievements. Representing his country in running, swimming and several other sports his passion for proving himself capable of doing most things means he is leading a full and satisfying life. Gardening is one of his passions and with the help of specially adapted tools he is still gainfully employed in this work. Michael was thanked and presented with a fruit tray. Competition results: 1 Nerine H. Mitchell, P. Tait; Head Hydrangea A. Scammell, M. Robinson, A. Truman; 1 Geranium A. Truman, A. Scammell, P, Hydes; 1 Alstromeria A Scammell, H. Mitchell, A. Truman; 1 Mini Decorative Dahlia P. Tait, S. Lamont, A. Scammell; 1 Waterlily Dahlia A. Truman, S. Lamont, M. Robinson; 3 Pom Pom Dahlias B. Tarbotton; Miniature Bloom V. Johnson, G. Quelch, A. Truman; Miniature Rose G. Quelch, J. Johnson, A. Truman; Spike M. Robinson, A. Scammell, S. Lamont; Cluster M. Robinson, A. Scammell, G. Quelch; Branch Flowering Shrub A. Scammell, A. Truman, H. Mitchell; Bloom (any variety rose) M. Robinson, G. Quelch, P. Tait; Flower N.O.S. A. Truman, G. Quelch, A. Scammell; Flowing Climber H. Mitchell; Stem Penstemon P. Tait, A. Truman, H. Mitchell; Vegetables – 3 Potatoes P. Tait, M. Robinson; The Young/O’Keefe Trophy was won by P. Tait.

SPORTS DRAWS AND RESULTS DRAWS ■ Bowls Ashburton MSA Ashburton MSA Outdoor Bowling Club Getaway Tournament Sunday, April 6. 9am start reminder daylight saving finishes Skips entered MSA Green T.Gibson, I. Kaye, B. Williams, M.Smallridge, M. Davis, J. Withell, M. Middleton, West Coast, M. Grice, R. Botting, G. Eder, B. Lynn, B. Henry D. Biggar.

Hampstead Green. B. Marsh, J. Cartwright, J. Bell, J.Drayton, R Holdom, W. Blackwell, P. Newman, A.Hill, M. Skilling, G. Pagey, J. Ryk B. Mayson, J. Rassmusson, A. MacKenzie Barbecue lunch provided at both greens.

■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club April 5 The first Round of the Club Championships will be played off the Blue Tees. There are a number of byes and the complete draw sheets are posted in the Clubhouse. For those not playing matchplay a stableford round will be held. Matchplay Draw 11.45 G Clinton vs L Thomas, B Leighton

Midweek Women April 8 Draw Steward: Janice Dunlop 308 3910 As the Ashburton Golf Course is closed next week 6 – 10 April for the National Left Handers Tournament we are going to Methven Golf Course to play on Tuesday the 8th. If car pooling please meet in the carpark at the Hotel Ashburton at 8.30a.m. if not please report at 9.00 am for a 9.30 a.m. start at Methven. Lunch is booked at Methven. Round 1 Championship Matches. Saturday Games (April 5th) – Report 8.20 a.m. for 8.45 a.m. Start:- A. Hewson v A. MacGregor, N. Hamilton-Cross v H. Argyle Nine Hole Men and Women’s Section Thursday 10th April 9 Hole Tournament at Ellesmere report 9.30.a.m. for a

10a.m. Shotgun start Nine Hole Convenors – Carol O’Reilly 308 8758 and Wendy Smith 308 9201 Saturday April 5 Rnd 1 Championship matches for Saturday players as abovereport 8.20am for 8.45am start All women players welcome to join weekend ladies Club Captain – Jenny Williams 308-2081

Tinwald Golf Club April 5 Medal – 1st Champ Qualifying The draw for the April medal round and first qualifying round for the club championships will be at the clubhouse for an 8 am and 12.30 pm start. Players are asked to report at least 15 minutes prior to these times. Starters: am B Collins. pm C Hart, A Barrie. Cards: K Bonnington

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■ RUGBY

Brumbies’ scrum could test Blues By Patrick Mckendry The Blues are about to face an Australian side for the first time this season and the Brumbies’ resurgent scrum, which has reaped two penalty tries in as many weeks, could pose a new set of problems. Blues’ forwards’ coach Mick Byrne has said each of the San-

zar countries have adapted to the new and controversial scrum interpretations in their own ways. His team’s set piece was good in the 30-12 victory over the Highlanders at Eden Park at the weekend after it was dealt to by the Bulls, Lions and, to a lesser extent the Cheetahs, over successive weeks, but Byrne’s men will enter the unknown at Can-

berra Stadium tomorrow night. New Zealand scrums are traditionally more dominant than their Australian counterparts, but often fail to press that advantage home, the men from across the Ditch experts at creating shifting, unstable platforms. The strong performances of the Brumbies in this area in recent weeks will have caught the

Blues’ attention, however. The Brumbies, the Australian conference leaders, lost 32-24 to the Rebels in Melbourne at the weekend but scored a secondhalf penalty try, just as they did a week earlier at home against the Stormers, a team with a notoriously good set piece. With a 67 per cent success rate, the Blues still have the

■ ATHLETICS

Mount Hutt athletes chasing the medals Mount Hutt College is sending 17 students to the South Island Secondary Schools’ Athletic Championships in Timaru this weekend. They are (back row, from left) Joe Todhunter, Liam Sheppard, Dallas McLeod, Cameron McLeod; (middle row) Isaac Huddleston, Manaia Wereta, Juliette Lewis, Keegan Marsh; (front row) Chloe Te Moananui, Vicki Pluck, Aimee Elliott and Assina Dalglish. Absent were Kenji Boekholt, Richard Bishop, Nicola Corbett, Belinda Norrie and Mel Puckett. Elliott will run the long distance events, the 1500m and 3000m, setting a new school record in the 3000m by over 30 seconds at the Aoraki championships last month. Whatuira-Wereta, Dalglish, Pluck and Lewis also won events at Aoraki championships and will be looking for medal performances in Timaru this weekend.

worst scrum in the competition. However, Alexander said in Tony Woodcock, Tom McCartney and Charlie Faumuina the Blues had one of the best front rows in the competition and the Brumbies had had their own problems. “It means nothing what we’ve achieved the last couple of weeks.” - APNZ

In brief Firebirds eye final The Wellington Firebirds cruised into the final of the Ford Trophy yesterday after upsetting the Canterbury Wizards by eight wickets in their preliminary final at Hagley Oval. The Firebirds lost just two wickets as they chased down Canterbury’s total of 239 in 46 overs and will now meet the Northern Knights in the final at Mt Maunganui on Saturday. - APNZ

Adams upset at ban

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Relay team puts in the practice ahead of champs

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The Ashburton College under 14 girls’ relay team of (from left) Veronica Wall, Nataliya Stroganov, Mickayla Milmine and Tayla Love work on their baton change ahead of this weekend’s South Island Secondary Schools’ Athletic championships in Timaru. College will have 30 athletes attending the championships with several in the hunt to qualify for the nationals, held later this year in Wanganui. Of the College competitors Wall had a strong performance at the recent Aoraki Championships, winning the under 14 girls’ 400m, high jump and long jump. Emma Waite, Alin Onicas and Johan Eramus won two events while eight other athletes had individual titles at the regional level but will need to step up again at the South Islands.

Shot putter Nadzeya Ostapchuk has been banned for four years after failing two drugs test but she won’t be able to compete against Valerie Adams at the Rio Olympics. Ostapchuk’s name appears on a list of athletes suspended from competition for breaching IAAF anti-doping rules. Adams had hoped for a life ban for the 33-year-old Belarussian but the four-year suspension will lift during the 2016 Olympics in Rio - it is a retrospective ban dating back to the London Olympics. Her ban ends on August 14, 2016, which coincides with the second week of the Olympics but it’s unrealistic to think she could compete in Rio. Ostapchuk tested positive for the anabolic steroid metenolone at the London Games. - APNZ

Kean to take break Olympic swimmer Gareth Kean has decided to take a break away from the sport, but few reasons have been given for his sudden departure. The 22-yearold will miss next week’s national championships in Auckland, which double as the Commonwealth Games trial. Kean, who won a silver medal at the Delhi Commonwealth Games in the 200m backstroke, said he needs some time away after a decade dedicated to the sport. - APNZ

Games the goal New Zealand’s triathletes would be forgiven this weekend for celebrating a spot in the top eight as if it were a podium place. The Barfoot & Thompson world triathlon series race in Auckland doubles as the last chance for Kiwis to state their case for selection to the team for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. A top-eight finish will all but guarantee a spot on the plane to Scotland, while anything short of that leaves the national selectors with a difficult job to do. - APNZ

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■ FOOTBALL

Settled senior squad for new coach By Jonathan Leask

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Former football player Graham Hannon has taken over as coach of the Mid Canterbury seniors, who start the new Mainland division one season away to Christchurch United on Saturday. The Scotsman inherits a reasonably settled squad from outgoing coach Peter Roberts. “We are reasonably settled up front and in the middle but we are a bit young at the back. “We have a good mix of ages and experiences as well as a mix of nationalities.” Hannon had a rough count up of the squad with four Britons, three South Americans and a Fijian with Kiwis making up the

rest. In terms of nationalities and experience they have acquired a new Argentinian strike weapon up front in Luciano, who Hannon said had played some division one football in his home country. The forward showed his finishing skills with a hat-trick in their 4-2 pre-season win over Pleasant Point last week. Luciano and Davilson Stella look set to sit up front and while Peter Roberts may have departed, his son Jack Roberts is still in the mix in the midfield with the experienced Ricky Barbosa. While the attack carries plenty of the experience the defence is a bit “green”. Stepping up from the Youth XI are defenders Nic Jansen and

M9 Fields for Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club meeting at Addington Raceway today. NZ meeting number: 9. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12. RACE 1, 12.05pm (NZT) SUPER PETS SPRINT C3, 295m 1 33587 Sosan 17.43 .................................C Roberts 2 27887 Jumpin’ Julia 17.30....................J McInerney 3 43341 Another Jewel 17.32 .................J McInerney 4 36131 Run For Sophie 17.30 W & ............... Nissen 5 83577 Ohoka Hart 17.50 ........................ L Waretini 6 33378 Jed Norton 17.36 ...........................G Cleeve 7 22622 Noble Fantasy 17.34 S & ................ B Evans 8 66858 John Dory 17.45........................J McInerney 9 76537 Gorilla On Drums 17.31 ...................A Joyce 10 82758 Waimak Dave 17.60 ..................J McInerney RACE 2, 12.24pm (NZT) CTV SPRINT C4, 295m 1 32722 Know Charity 17.35........................G Cleeve 2 15565 Swip And Tear 17.28 H & ....................Taylor 3 41137 Yaldhurst Edward 17.38 ............J McInerney 4 63518 Mildred Lillian 17.35 ..........................M Flipp 5 54886 Mer De Noms 17.32 ..................R Blackburn 6 38576 Team Dream 17.44 C & ..................... Fagan 7 75354 Know Pride 17.26...........................G Cleeve 8 72734 Cawbourne Tomcat 17.18 W &.......... Nissen 9 75364 Rambunctious 17.67 ................. A Bradshaw 10 52574 Another Colt 17.19 ....................J McInerney RACE 3, 12.43pm (NZT) THURSDAY PLACE PICK

Jack Fleming while tending the box this year is 15-year-old goalkeeper Liam Sheppard. The young players will have a tough test first up against Christchurch United. Elsewhere Mid Canterbury Eastern are at home to Cashmere Technical in division four, Methven International are away to Halswell United in division five and the Masters are away to FC Twenty11. On Sunday the Mid Canterbury Women host Coastal Spirit. While the Mainland competitions get under way for the travelling Mid Canterbury teams, the local grades kick off with a football fun day at the Ashburton Domain.

Goalkeeper Liam Sheppard makes a diving save in an 18th grade match last year but will sit on the Mid Canterbury senior goal this season. Photo JosePh Johnson 130713-JJ-026

Christchurch dogs Today at Addington Raceway DASH C3, 295m 1 63563 Primitive 17.19 ...........................D Stapleton 2 26252 Blue Gale Rise 17.28 ....................... B Dann 3 87856 Botany Jessie nwtd ...................J McInerney 4 31118 Another Groom 17.49 ...............J McInerney 5 18768 Georgie Wong 17.16 ......................... J Rush 6 16722 Bad Week 17.33........................J McInerney 7 84264 Cawbourne Chief 17.39 .................. M Grant 8 63874 My Foolish Heart 17.52 H & ................Taylor 9 76537 Gorilla On Drums 17.31 ...................A Joyce 10 67446 Elki 17.31 .....................................C Roberts RACE 4, 1.01pm (NZT) ROBBIE’S BAR & BISTRO STAKES C3, 520m 1 54665 Opawa Style 30.55 L & ...................... Wales 2 42465 Banbit 30.57 B & .............................. T Shaw 3 21522 Opawa Zara 30.64 J & ....................D Fahey 4 71445 Opawa Bomb 30.67 L & ..................... Wales 5 66513 Botany Seaton 30.51 ................J McInerney 6 11165 False Notion 30.46 J & ....................D Fahey 7 54472 Laudable 30.48 .............................R Adcock 8 13737 Jibbajabba Jewel 30.46................C Roberts 9 4x576 Know Peril 30.62 ............................G Cleeve 10 24673 Air Flow 30.75 ........................... M Robinson RACE 5, 1.19pm (NZT) GARDEN CITY CHEM-DRY DASH C5, 295m 1 32131 Mr. Whippy 17.17 W & ....................... Nissen 2 14465 Drysdale 17.17 ....................................A Lee 3 43566 Wandy Luck 17.44 .........................G Cleeve 4 55427 Take No Prisoner 17.17 .................G Cleeve

Birthday Greetings Brought to you by Kitchen Kapers.

Amy Waldron Happy 9th Birthday. Love you to the moon and back. Lots of love, Mum. xx

5 18883 Cawbourne Porshe 17.27 W & .......... Nissen 6 51631 Sophie’s Terra 17.10 C & ................... Fagan 7 11311 Sozin’s Comet 16.94 .................J McInerney 8 23452 Life’s A Laugh 17.17..................R Blackburn 9 85771 Wandy Hallee 17.29 .......................G Cleeve 10 56168 Hustler Ambition 17.31.................M Roberts RACE 6, 1.37pm (NZT) RACINGDOGS.CO.NZ STAKES C4, 520m 1 41812 Cawbourne Merc nwtd .................... M Grant 2 14113 Magic Emily 30.15 H &........................Taylor 3 77211 No Undies Sundy 30.39 ............J McInerney 4 45716 Deanne’s Fantasy 30.42 J & ...........D Fahey 5 44341 Gee Cee Bee 30.43 ...................H Anderton 6 26114 Culvie Magic 30.23 .......................R Adcock 7 25888 Goldstar Bella 30.48 S &................. B Evans 8 25477 Wild Grove 30.41 .........................C Roberts 9 12577 Pindari 30.25 ................................C Roberts 10 77456 Bob’s Eye 30.69 ........................J McInerney RACE 7, 1.54pm SHIRLEY VET CLINIC SPRINT C5, 295m 1 14152 Go Housie 17.03 ............................G Cleeve 2 21211 Keramus 17.09 ...............................G Cleeve 3 238x5 More Better 16.99 W &...................... Nissen 4 24227 Cawbourne Queen 17.03 .............C Roberts 5 32436 Oscar Tuivasa 17.23........................L Philips 6 31887 Bellwave 17.20 ...........................D Stapleton 7 43468 Iona Haka 17.44........................J McInerney 8 23425 Know Advantage 17.04 ..................G Cleeve 9 44276 Zebidiah 17.02 .......................... A Bradshaw 10 35755 Opawa Stretch nwtd J &..................D Fahey

Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our ground ﬂoor oﬃce for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.

Fondant Flower Classes with Kirstin Day

Fri, April 11, 1pm - 3pm Demonstration $25 Sat, April 12, 1.30pm - 4.30pm Hands on class $65 The Arcade, Ashburton Includes flower modelling kit Limited spaces so be in quick! 03 308 8287

4 18811 Raw Energy 29.89 ....................J McInerney 5 25128 Cracking Chain nwtd J & .................D Fahey 6 52134 Russell Hart 30.03 ....................J McInerney 7 14215 Cawbourne War 30.22 .................C Roberts 8 43274 Cawbourne Philip 30.34 ............J McInerney 9 85814 Punch On Jaime nwtd ...............J McInerney 10 636x6 Opawa Rapid 30.54 L & ..................... Wales RACE 11, 3.05pm CAROL’S TAB DASH C5, 295m 1 71656 Know Escape 17.02 .......................G Cleeve 2 31873 Rusty Knife 17.26 W & ...................... Nissen 3 11111 Dixie Lee 16.91 .........................R Blackburn 4 23183 Quedrago 17.28 C & .......................... Fagan 5 61817 Homebush Mayhem 17.26 ........J McInerney 6 x4722 Starburst Josh 17.04 ....................... M Grant 7 7535x Wandy Geno 17.27 ........................G Cleeve 8 71472 Pearl’s Boy 17.19 ...........................G Cleeve 9 44276 Zebidiah 17.02 .......................... A Bradshaw 10 12774 Cawbourne Jelly 17.19 W & .............. Nissen RACE 12, 3.22pm SPEIGHT’S SPRINT C4, 295m 1 74363 Know Lies 17.37 ............................G Cleeve 2 34642 Red Carpet 17.29...........................G Cleeve 3 42723 Botany Prancer 17.20 ...............J McInerney 4 85887 Blonde Tori 17.47 ...................... A Bradshaw 5 12114 Adroit 17.18...................................R Adcock 6 66216 Homebush Craig 17.29 ...................... I Kaye 7 76371 Opawa Rufus 17.34 S &.................. B Evans 8 774x8 Cawbourne Burn 17.24 ................C Roberts 9 67354 Butterbean 17.29 M & .....................P Binnie 10 15663 Star Dreamer 17.34 C & .................... Fagan

Daily Events Thursday 9.30am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Beginners and maintenance class. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street. 9.30am JEAN’S LINE DANCE. Line dance low impact, Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street.

Amy Waldron Happy Birthday 9 years old today Love and best wishes from all the family.

RACE 8, 2.12pm HAMPDEN TAVERN NZ RACING SERIES FINAL NZRSf, 520m 1 38833 Harlem Haka 30.51 ...................J McInerney 2 63361 Opawa Swede 29.95 J &.................D Fahey 3 51442 Know Attempt 30.20.......................G Cleeve 4 18122 Stolen Money 30.24 .......................G Cleeve 5 86782 Speedy Kazza 30.46 .................J McInerney 6 22437 Botany Kevin 30.56 ...................J McInerney 7 11411 Homebush Chopper 30.06 ........J McInerney 8 31411 Jinjarango 29.93 J & .......................D Fahey 9 14113 Magic Emily 30.15 H &........................Taylor 10 15546 Charlie’s Choice 30.45 ..................R Adcock RACE 9, 2.29pm DAVID EMERSON CONSULTANCY SPRINT C5, 295m 1 32155 Bit Piccadilly 17.30 H & .......................Taylor 2 71566 Cawbourne Dasher 17.19 W & ......... Nissen 3 88851 Deanne’s Magic 17.26 ...............D Stapleton 4 46168 Wandy Boiler 17.33 ........................G Cleeve 5 84515 Sting Me 17.12 ................................ M Grant 6 52311 Know Jealousy 17.29 .....................G Cleeve 7 13237 Billy West 17.18 .....................M K Dempsey 8 11314 Terra Annie 17.22............................. B Dann 9 85771 Wandy Hallee 17.29 .......................G Cleeve 10 38484 Homebush Churro 17.29 ...........J McInerney RACE 10, 2.47pm KOLORFUL KANVAS STAKES C5, 520m 1 31464 Opawa Webby 30.38 L & ................... Wales 2 18282 Cawbourne Witch 30.64 ...............C Roberts 3 74634 Not A Know 30.33 ........................ A Waretini

9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON. Great fun, everyone welcome. Racquets can be hired. Sports Hall, Tancred Street.

Friday 9.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.30am - 11.30am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH TINWALD. Drop in for a cuppa and chat. Cnr Jane and Thomson Street, TINWALD.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Large variety of toys for hire. Methodist Church Hall, Baring Square East.

10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH. Goodwill shop, sale of pre-loved clothing. Tinwald Methodist Church. Cnr Archibald and Jane Streets, Tinwald.

10.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit kidz, St David’s Union Church, 48 Allens road. Allenton.

9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Second time round op shop. Baptist Church, Cnr Cass and Havelock Streets.

10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven. 10.00am - 4.00pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research upstairs. 254 Cameron Street.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Exercises in the Social hall, Havelock St. 12.50pm M.S.A. PETANQUE. Come and try Petanque, everyone welcome. Racecourse Road.

1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM Classic aircraft on display including DC 3. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road. 1.30pm ASHBURTON SENIOR NET. Topic, Telecom, phones etc, with cuppa and chat to follow. M.S.A. Lounge off Burnett Street. 7.30pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Old time / sequence dancing. Learn to dance, all welcome. Pipe Band Hall, Creek Road.

1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

2.00pm CAVENDISH CLUB. Drama circle, sketch and readings. 31 Tancred Street.

1.30pm R.S.A. CARD SECTION. Euchre, Ashburton R.S.A. Cox Street.

6.00pm ST DAVID’S UNION PARISH. Pot luck tea at church. Moderator’s visit, all welcome. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Public Notice

– Application for Resource Consent, 159 West Street, Ashburton Section 95A of the Resource Management Act 1991 The Ashburton District Council has received the following application for resource consent: Applicant: Donald and Carolyn Williamson Application number(s): LUC13/0056 Location: 159 West Street, Ashburton Legal Description: Lot 1 DP 14708 Details of proposed activity and types of consents: The applicant seeks land use consent for the full demolition of the building at 159 West Street Ashburton, which is a Group B Heritage listed item within the partly operative Ashburton District Plan. Full details of the application can be viewed at: • Ashburton District Council, Ground Floor, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton • Ashburton Public Library • Methven iSite, 160 Main Street, Methven • Rakaia Mobil Petrol Station, 50 Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia • Ashburton District Council website If you have any queries about the application please phone Ashburton District Council on 03 307 7700 and ask to speak to the Planning Department. Making a submission: Any person may make a submission on the application. You may do so by sending a written submission in the approved form to Ashburton District Council, P O Box 94, Ashburton 7740, Attention: Planning Department. Visit our notified applications page on the Council website for more information about making submissions and for a copy of the submission form. Note that a copy of the submission must also be sent to the applicants at 30 Methven Highway, RD 6, Ashburton 7776. Submission closing date: Ashburton District Council must receive your submission no later than 5.00pm on 7 May 2014.

Section 95A of the Resource Management Act 1991 The Ashburton District Council has received the following application for resource consent: Applicant: Joanne Margaret Dennett and Larry Raymond Dennett Address for service: 251 Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road, RD14, Rakaia 7784 Application number(s): LUC14/0014 Location: Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road, Rakaia Legal Description: Section 8 Block III South Rakaia Village Settlement Details of proposed activity and types of consents: The applicant seeks a land use consent to erect a single dwelling on a 1.1331 hectare property in the Rural A Zone fronting Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road. The dwelling will be located on the north east portion of the property and has direct frontage with Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road. The proposal requires resource consent for a dwelling on an undersized allotment in the Rural A Zone. Full details of the application can be viewed at: • • • • •

Ashburton District Council, Ground Floor, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton Ashburton Public Library Methven iSite, 160 Main Street, Methven Rakaia Mobil Petrol Station, 50 Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia Ashburton District Council website

If you have any queries about the application please phone Ashburton District Council on 03 307 7700 and ask to speak to Rhezza Layco, Planning Department. Making a submission: Any person may make a submission on the application. You may do so by sending a written submission in the correct form to Ashburton District Council, P O Box 94, Ashburton 7740, Attention: Planning Department. Visit our notified applications page on the Council website for more information about making a submission and for a copy of the submission form. Note that a copy of the submission must also be sent to the applicant at 251 Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road, RD14, Rakaia, 7784 as soon as reasonably practicable. Submission closing date:

Ian Hyde District Planning Manager

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CLEANER Rosebank is a 100 bed residential care facility located in Ashburton. An opportunity has arisen for a CLEANER to join our team. This position is for rostered shifts. A position description and application form are available from the office at 77 Walnut Avenue, Ashburton or on email admin@rosebankhosp.co.nz Closing date April 10, 2014.

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Ashburton District Council must receive your submission no later than 5pm on 7 May 2014.

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SPORTING NOTICES

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TRADES, SERVICES

SUN CONTROL WINDOW TINTING. Professional window tinting of cars, homes PLANTS, PRODUCE SPORT & offices. Quality films for privacy, UV (fading), heat, PEASTRAW for sale. Medium safety & security. Phone squares. $40 per square. QUARTER Midgets MId Craig Rogers your ONLY MEETINGS, EVENTS Please phone 027 626 8679. Canterbury Champs, this local applicator 307 6347 or weekend, Sunday, April 6, at 0800TINTER. Member of Master Tinters NZ. FLOWERS, the speedway. SPEEDWAY this weekend. SMITHFIELD 211 Smithfield Road OPEN Sunday, April 6. 12.30pm. EVERY DAY. Take a short TRADES, SERVICES drive to the country to MOTORING purchase our beautiful chrysanthemums. $6 bunch CERAMIC tiles - tile quality or 2 for $10 Fantastic guaranteed - Tile Warehouse available at TQ Mid Canterbury Champs, bouquets $15 and boxes $15- selection this weekend. Sunday, $25. Great gifts and a Redmonds Furnishing and Flooring, Burnett Street. April 6. wonderful array of colours.

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ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20) While today’s lunar vibes are likely to create financial tension, it won’t take much to turn this into motivation, using it to gain leverage. TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) April will be marked by cosmic disharmony so a rare moment of cosmic harmony needs to be seized and appreciated. GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) There is a chance to bring smart, forward thinking and intellectually savvy professional acumen together with old school, hard slog work ethics today. CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) Mercury is reaching out to Saturn, in retrograde motion in a playful part of your chart, working to ensure life doesn’t become all work and no play. LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) Despite the fact that you have a lot going on today, there is also a need to remain as plugged in professionally as possible. VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) Venus and Ceres, the two goddesses of the solar system, come together to make this an auspicious day for work and income matters. LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) A mix of financial tension and confidence today not only cancels each other out, but turns any tension into motivation, turning both into positives. SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 24) While the Moon is putting pressure on Saturn in your sign, it comes as support from Mercury is at its peak, especially when giving your heart a voice. SAGITTARIUS (NOV 24 – DEC 21) This is a chance to get your head in the game, taking a smart approach to ensuring the basics of your life are running smoothly. CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 20) Although April will be a challenging month there is also a ray of sunshine in this, that will help not only counterbalance things but make it all make sense. AQUARIUS (JAN 20 – FEB 19) Support from Mercury in your income sector kicks in today, giving you the smart head for money needed to work smarter and find win/win solutions. PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20) A message from Saturn issues a reminder that it’s all about the journey, asking that you keep your mind and your options open.

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Family Notices 26 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS Please note all late death notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to:

McINTYRE, James (Jim) – deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz One year ago today to ensure publication. you passed away, During office hours notices It doesn’t need a special day, To bring you to our minds, may also be sent to: For days without classifieds@theguardian.co.nz a thought of you, Any queries Are very hard to find. please contact Our much loved husband, 0800 father, father in law and ASHBURTON grandad. (0800-274-287).

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OVERNIGHT MIN

MAX

OVERNIGHT MIN

SUNDAY: Early drizzle, fine afternoon. Northeast breezes.

9 9

Midnight Tonight

gitata

SUN PROTECTION ALERT

11: 15 – 3: 55 AM

PROTECTION REQUIRED Wear a hat and sunglasses Data provided by NIWA

Waimate

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Wind km/h

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LINCOLN

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TODAY: Morning and evening low cloud. Northeast.

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Ashburton Forecast

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Map for today

Thursday, April 3, 2014

IN MEMORIAM

less than 30 fine

mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers 30 to 59

fog

isolated snow

thunder flurries 190 East Street Ashburton Canterbury Plains Phone TODAY Morning and evening low cloud, with 308 8945

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sleet thunder

afternoon fine breaks. Northeast breezes.

TOMORROW

overnight max low

Auckland

late shower

Hamilton

mainly fine

Napier

mainly fine

SATURDAY Mostly cloudy, light rain or drizzle at times. Light winds.

Rain or drizzle at times. Light winds.

Greymouth

mainly fine

SUNDAY

Christchurch

mainly fine

Timaru

mainly fine

Queenstown

fine

Dunedin

mainly fine

Invercargill

late shower

World Weather

Adelaide Amsterdam Bangkok Berlin Brisbane Cairns Cairo Calcutta Canberra Colombo Darwin Dubai Dublin Edinburgh Frankfurt

cloudy fine fine cloudy fine showers fine fine rain showers thunder showers cloudy drizzle cloudy

SATURDAY

Cloudy periods with patchy light rain or drizzle. Northwesterlies developing.

MONDAY

Mostly cloudy with drizzle at times. Northwesterlies dying out, southeasterlies developing at low levels.

Geneva Hobart Hong Kong Honolulu Islamabad Jakarta Johannesburg Kuala Lumpur London Los Angeles Madrid Melbourne Moscow Nadi New Delhi

22 21 36 20 30 30 24 37 24 32 34 37 13 8 25

cloudy showers rain showers fine rain thunder thunder rain fine rain drizzle rain rain fine

7 11 19 23 11 24 12 24 12 10 7 15 -4 22 18

21 18 22 28 26 31 24 33 19 19 14 19 5 31 32

New York Paris Perth Rarotonga Rome San Francisco Seoul Singapore Stockholm Sydney Taipei Tel Aviv Tokyo Washington Zurich

rain fine fine rain rain fine rain thunder fine showers rain rain cloudy rain cloudy

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9 noon 3

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7:16 1:27 7:46 1:58 8:11 2:21 8:40 2:53 9:08 3:17 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 6 minutes.

Rise 7:51 am Set 7:20 pm

Bad

Bad fishing

Rise 11:18 am Set 9:22 pm

First quarter

7 Apr

mainly fine

Nelson

mainly fine

Blenheim

fine

8:32 pm

Rise 7:53 am Set 7:19 pm

Bad

9:37

Rise 7:54 am Set 7:17 pm

Bad fishing

Good

Rise 12:18 pm Set 10:07 pm

Good fishing Rise 1:12 pm Set 10:55 pm

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River Levels

Last quarter

22 Apr 7:53 pm

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cumecs

Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday

1.14 nc

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 12:00 pm, yesterday

98.7

Nth Ashburton at 6:00 am, yesterday

3.61

Sth Ashburton at 12:15 pm, yesterday

5.28

Rangitata Klondyke at 2:00 pm, yesterday

41.0

Waitaki Kurow at 9:00 am, yesterday

410.8

Source: Environment Canterbury

Canterbury Readings

Saturday

Wellington

Forecasts for today

13 8 28 8 19 23 13 27 12 25 24 27 6 6 9

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Palmerston North mainly fine

FZL: Lowering to 2900m

Fine at first, but cloudy periods increasing from afternoon and drizzle developing. Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: Light.

Cloudy periods increasing, patchy evening drizzle. Easterlies.

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Early rain or drizzle, mainly fine in the afternoon. Northeast breezes.

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hail

Mainly fine, but cloudy near the divide. Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: Light NW.

SUNDAY

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Canterbury High Country

Cloudy periods, mainly about the coast morning and evening. Northeasterlies dying out.

ASHBURTON

rain

Thursday, 3 April 2014

The ridge over the country moves away to the southeast tomorrow as a front moves onto southern New Zealand ahead of a complex trough. A low weakens as it moves from the northeast towards the North Island over the weekend, while the trough becomes slow moving over the South Island.

Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 18.8 20.1 Max to 4pm 12.4 Minimum 11.9 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm April to date 0.0 Avg Apr to date 3 2014 to date 181.2 172 Avg year to date Wind km/h S 11 At 4pm Strongest gust S 19 Time of gust 3:55pm

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6am Breakfast 9am Good Morning 10am Whanau Living 10:30 Ellen 3 With special guest Garth Brooks. 11:30 House Guest 3 Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR Ruby worries that Ali is getting cold feet over having a baby. 0 1:05 Coronation Street PGR 3 With Terry nowhere to be seen, Kirsty is smug about seeing off his club. 0 1:30 Come Dine With Me UK 0 2pm May The Best House Win 3 3pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:55 Te Karere 2 0 4:25 Ellen With special guest Allison Janney. 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat Hosted by Eddie McGuire. 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 The Art of the Architect Having rented a home on Wellington’s Oriental Parade for many years, Andrew and Sumi’s dream has always been to own a home at this area. 0 8:30 Mr Selfridge AO 0 9:30 Best Bits 0 10pm Citizen Khan PGR 3 0 10:35 One News Tonight 0

6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Special Agent Oso 3 0 6:55 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 7am The Looney Tunes Show 3 0 7:25 SpongeBob SquarePants 3 0 7:50 Beyblades Metal Masters 3 0 8:15 Sofia The First 0 8:35 Mike The Knight 3 0 8:50 Fireman Sam 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 8 Simple Rules 3 0 11am Neighbours 3 0 11:30 Home And Away 3 0 Noon Shortland Street PGR 3 0 12:30 I Hate My Teenage Daughter 3 0 1pm Jeremy Kyle PGR 2pm Bethenny 3pm According To Jim 3 0 3:30 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 3:35 Rated A For Awesome 3 0 3:59 Horace In Slow Motion 3 4pm Mako Mermaids 3 0 4:30 The 4:30 Show 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm The New Adventures Of Old Christine 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

11:05 N Living With The Amish PGR 0 12:05 The Vicar Of Dibley 3 0 12:40 Going, Going, Gone 3 1:05 Te Karere 3 2 0 1:40 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 320

11:30 Police Ten 7 3 0 Midnight Political Animals AO 3 12:50 RBT PGR 3 0 1:15 Infomercials 2:20 Hart Of Dixie 3 0 3:05 Secret Life Of The American Teenager PGR 3 3:50 Jeremy Kyle USA PGR 4:35 The 4:30 Show 3 5:05 Neighbours 0 5:30 Infomercials

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6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Pingu 3 7am Sticky TV 3 7:30 The Wild Thornberrys 3 0 7:55 Rugrats 3 8:25 Chuggington 3 8:35 Strawberry Shortcake 8:55 Bananas In Pyjamas 3 9:10 Bob The Builder 3 9:20 Thomas And Friends 3 9:30 Peppa Pig 3 9:40 Wonder Pets 3 10:05 Infomercials 3 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Peppa Pig 3 3pm Sticky TV 4:30 Four Live 6pm Malcolm In The Middle As the picnic continues, Hal cannot bring himself to admit his real identity to his boss. 0 6:30 Just Shoot Me! 0 7pm The Simpsons 0 7:30 Family Guy PGR 8pm American Dad PGR 8:30 Bob’s Burgers PGR 9pm South Park AO 3 9:30 N House of Lies AO The aftermath of the sexualharassment scandal leaves Marty and his Pod adjusting to a new corporate culture at Galweather Stearn. 10:40 Lie to Me AO 0

6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 7am Deal Or No Deal 3 7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors PGR 1pm The Test PGR Celebrities and viewers answer moral questions. 2pm F MasterChef USA 3 The top two chefs compete in a single challenge to determine who wins the title of MasterChef. 3pm Popstar To Operastar 3 A group of pop stars who have never sung opera before are turned into opera superstars. 3:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 4pm The Late Show With David Letterman 3 5pm Deal Or No Deal 3 5:30 Prime News 6pm Deal Or No Deal 6:30 Millionaire – Hot Seat 3 Hosted by Eddie McGuire. 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show. 7:30 American Idol American Idol searches the United States for the next American pop star. 9:30 Reign AO Mary returns from her honeymoon and discovers a deception; when King Henry’s odd behaviour causes problems, he must ask for Queen Catherine’s help. 10:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3

6am Rugby – Super Rugby (Replay) 8am Motorsport – V8 Supercars Championship (Highlights) 8:30 Motorsport – V8 Supercars Championship (Highlights) 9am Motorsport – V8 Supercars Championship (Highlights) 9:30 Ironman – Western Australia (Highlights) 10:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) 11am Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) 11:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Noon Red Bull Chronicles 12:30 Basketball – NBL (Replay) 2:30 Sky Sport – What’s On 3pm L Ice Hockey – NHL Anaheim Ducks v Edmonton Oilers. From Honda Center in Anaheim, California. 6pm Golf World 6:30 Gateway To Glasgow 7pm Total Rugby Reflecting on the best of rugby union around the world. 7:30 Grassroots Rugby 8:30 #SkyRugby – Engage 9pm Pacquiao Bradley 24/7 9:30 The Ultimate Fighter Australia v Canada – Episode Seven. 10:30 The Ultimate Fighter Australia v Canada – Episode Eight.

11pm Golf World 11:30 Blue Bloods AO 3 Erin attempts to bring down a notorious gang leader by using his straightarrow brother as bait. 0 12:30 Infomercials 5am Joyce Meyer 5:30 Infomercials

11:35 Entertainment Tonight Midnight Infomercials 3

11pm The Late Show With David Letterman A late-night comedy and talk show. Midnight Home Shopping 1:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show. 2am Home Shopping

11:30 UFC Now 12:30 Ice Hockey – NHL (Replay) 2:30 Football – A-League (Replay) 4:30 Golf World 5am L Golf – LPGA Tour Kraft Nabisco Championship – Round One. From Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California.

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6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Autospeed 7am Botham On The Fly 7:30 Candice Tells All 8am Travel Wild 8:30 World’s Greenest Homes 9am Food Safari 9:30 Bath Crashers 10am The Cook And The Chef 10:30 Candice Tells All 11am Traders And Collectors 11:30 Autospeed Noon Make My Home Bigger 12:30 IFish 1:30 Days Of Our Lives PGR 2:25 Where The Wild Men Are With Ben Fogle 3:30 World’s Greenest Homes 4pm Rachel Allen’s Easy Meals 4:30 Secret Meat Business 5pm International Open House 5:30 Dear Genevieve 6pm Travel Wild 6:30 Yard Crashers 7pm Traders And Collectors 7:30 Bill’s Kitchen – Notting Hill 8:05 Rachel Allen’s Cake Diaries 8:45 Nigel Slater’s Simple Suppers 9:20 Shane Delia’s Spice Journey 10pm Italian Food Safari 10:30 Web Therapy 11pm Traders And Collectors 11:30 Gator Boys

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7pm Shortland Street PGR Sarah has an unexpected failure; Bella gets tough; Vasa puts her heart on the line. 0 7:30 Police Ten 7 A Christchurch fine-wine connoisseur refuses to pay his tab; Wellington police have a problem moving on drunk teens. 0 8pm Motorway Patrol 0 8:30 Arrow AO 0 9:30 20/20 0 10:30 The Originals AO

TV THREE 6am 3 News – Firstline 8:30 Infomercials 10:30 The Shopping Channel 11:30 Entertainment Tonight 3 Noon 3 News 12:30 Dr Phil AO 1:30 The Dr Oz Show PGR 2:30 Rachael Ray 3:30 The Queen Latifah Show 4:30 The Block – Sky High The teams organise an inflatable pool to cool off after a very hot day. 5pm The Simpsons Lisa receives Springfield’s Entertainer of the Year Award, and Sideshow Mel narrates her history in showbiz in a spoof of All About Eve. 0 5:30 The Simpsons Homer takes a job as a tow-truck driver; Marge hires a service that claims to make babies less clingy. 0 6pm 3 News 7pm Campbell Live 7:30 Dream Factory PGR The team reunites two girls with their parents after seven years apart; a teenager takes flight for a journey to school; fortune-cookie predictions become reality. 0 8:30 CSI AO 0 9:30 Supersized: Got Thin – Got Fat Again! AO 0 10:30 The Paul Henry Show

12:30 Benny Hinn 1am World’s Greenest Homes 1:30 Web Therapy 2am Rachel Allen’s Easy Meals 2:30 Secret Meat Business 3am Rachel Allen’s Cake Diaries 3:30 Dear Genevieve 4am Travel Wild 4:30 Yard Crashers 5am Flatmates AO 5:30 Nigel Slater’s Simple Suppers

10am Korero Mai 3 11am Toku Reo 3 Noon Korero Mai 3 1pm Toku Reo 3 2pm Ako 3 2 3pm Joe’s World On A Plate 3 3:30 Rolie Polie Olie 3 2 4pm Miharo 3 2 4:30 Waka Ama Sprints 5pm Toi Whakaari 3 2 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga o te Motu 3

THE BOX 6am SVU MV 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Hardcore Pawn PGL 7:40 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 8:05 Monk PGV 8:55 Most Shocking M 9:45 Law And Order MV 10:35 CSI – Miami MV 11:25 NCIS PGV 12:15 Criminal Intent MV 1:05 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 1:30 Most Shocking M 2:20 SVU MV 3:10 Monk PGV 4pm Hardcore Pawn PGL 4:30 The Simpsons PG 5pm Criminal Intent MV 6pm America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 6:30 The Simpsons PG 7pm Hardcore Pawn PGL 7:30 CSI – Miami MV 8:30 Hatfields And McCoys 16VLS 10:30 Law And Order MV 11:30 CSI – Miami MV

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12:30 Monk PGV 1:20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 1:45 SVU MV 2:35 Law And Order MV 3:25 Hatfields And McCoys 16VLS 5:10 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 5:35 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG

SKY SPORT 2 6:30 Ako 3 2 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 The Kapa Strategy comes into play as the groups choose each other’s items. 8:30 Greatest Sports’ Stories Of Our Time – Catching Hell AO 10:10 The Big Hit 10:40 F Te Taua Moana 11:10 Te Kaea 3 2 11:40 Closedown

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6:30 Deadliest Catch PG 7:30 Man v Wild PG Oregon. 8:30 MythBusters PG Killer Tissue Box. 9:30 Survive That! PG 10:30 Moonshiners PG Bootlegging Blow-ups. 11:30 Deadly Affairs M In Too Deep. 12:30 Nightmare Next Door M Burning Secret. 1:30 Beauty Queen Murders M 2:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG Call of the Wild. 3:30 American Guns M 4:30 Deadliest Catch PG 5:30 MythBusters PG 6:30 Gold Rush – The Dirt PG 7:30 Gold Rush PG 8:30 Bering Sea Gold PG 9:30 Naked And Afraid PG 10:30 Porter Ridge PG 11pm Fatal Encounters M

6:10 Everything She Ever Wanted Part 2 MVS 2009 Drama. Gina Gershon, Rachel Blanchard. 7:40 A Thousand Words ML 2012 Comedy. Eddie Murphy, Cliff Curtis. 9:10 Age Of Heroes 16VL 2011 War. 10:45 Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde MV 2008 Drama. 12:15 Everything She Ever Wanted Part 2 MVS 2009 Drama. 1:45 A Thousand Words ML 2012 Comedy. 3:15 Age Of Heroes 16VL 2011 War. 4:50 The Making Of The Lone Ranger PG 5:15 The Incredible Burt Wonderstone MVS 2013 Comedy. 6:55 The Man With The Iron Fists 16VLS 2012 Action. 8:30 Star Trek – Into Darkness MV 2013 Action. 10:45 The Code MVLS 2009 Crime.

6:25 Resident Evil 16V 2002 Action Thriller. Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Eric Mabius. 8:05 Drop Dead Gorgeous ML 1999 Comedy. Kirsten Dunst, Ellen Barkin, Kirstie Alley. 9:40 The Making Of Alien v Predator PG 10am Letters To Juliet PGL 2010 Romantic Comedy. Amanda Seyfried, Vanessa Redgrave. 11:45 Insomnia MVL 2002 Crime. 1:40 Resident Evil 16V 2002 Action Thriller. 3:20 Drop Dead Gorgeous ML 1999 Comedy. 4:55 The First Wives Club PGL 1996 Comedy. 6:35 Alien 16V 1979 Sci-fi Thriller. 8:30 Aliens MVL 1986 Sci-fi. 10:45 Commando MVL 1985 Action.

Midnight Disappeared M 1am Who The (Bleep) Did I Marry? M 1:30 Who The (Bleep) Did I Marry? M 2am Who The (Bleep) Did I Marry? M 2:30 Man v Wild PG 3:30 Deadliest Catch PG 4:30 Flying Wild Alaska PG 5:30 Man v Wild PG

12:30 Biography – Queen Latifah PG 2007 Documentary. 1:20 The Incredible Burt Wonderstone MVS 2013 Comedy. 3am The Man With The Iron Fists 16VLS 2012 Action. 4:35 The Making Of The Lone Ranger PG 4:55 Star Trek – Into Darkness MV 2013 Action.

12:15 Biography – Sarah Jessica Parker PG 2008 Documentary. 1:05 The First Wives Club PGL 1996 Comedy. 2:45 Alien 16V 1979 Sci-fi Thriller. 4:40 Biography – Sarah Jessica Parker PG 2008 Documentary. 5:30 Aliens MVL 1986 Sci-fi.

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6am Basketball – NBL (Replay) Semi-Final One, Game Three. Adelaide 36ers v Melbourne Tigers. From Adelaide Arena, Adelaide. 8am Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Titans v Cowboys. 10am Golf – European Tour (Highlights) Eurasia Cup – Round Three. 11am Golf – US PGA Tour (Highlights) Texas Open – Round Four. Noon NRL 360 1pm Football – Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup (Replay) Semi-final One - Venezuela v Japan. 3pm Football – Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup (Replay) Semi-final Two - Italy v Spain. 5pm Football – A-League (Replay) Wellington Phoenix v Adelaide United. 7pm Rowing – Maadi Cup Pupils from more than 120 schools compete in 500 races across 50 events from Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel. 8pm Rowing – World Cup (Highlights) Finals. From Sydney Olympic Park. 8:30 Tarawera Ultra Marathon From Rotorua to Kawerau. 9pm Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Warriors v Wests Tigers. From Westpac Stadium in Wellington. 9:30 Sterlo An in-depth look at each of the NRL games from the weekend. 10:30 NRL Footy Show

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Goodbye grading BY JONATHAN LEASK

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The new netball season has a new format as Mid Canterbury Netball looks to the future. This year the senior sides do not have three weeks of grading. Instead they get straight into competition matches on Saturday. Grading is gone and unlike previous season there is also no senior A round to determine the six sides for premier. Now each senior grade has six teams and will play three rounds. At the end of round one there is an automatic promotion-relegation across the grades, points are reset and the process is repeated in round two before round three acts as the trophy round. The decision was made that the top six that qualified for last year’s premier would get automatic qualification for the initial premier grade. The first round of premier has defending champions Celtic up against Hampstead, Methven meets College A and United plays College B. The top four senior A teams from last season Celtic B, Collegiate, Methven B and Rakaia - were also granted direct entry back into senior A, and are joined by Allenton and Celtic C. Grading still remains in place in junior netball, starting on Saturday. “We put a proposal forward to all the clubs at the AGM, with our thinking moving forward heading into the stadium,” Mid Canterbury Netball competition convenor Rosemary Adlam said. “Everyone was for the change and to try something different.” The general feeling was that grading had become unnecessary, with the changes eagerly welcomed as Mid Canterbury Netball plans for an even bigger change next year. All going to plan next year things could change again with the anticipated completion of the riverside sports complex shifting netball to the planned four indoor and two outdoor courts. A committee has been charged with the task of determining how it will work.

Kerry Withell takes a shot at goal at a practice game between Hampstead and Collegiate ahead of the start of the new Mid Canterbury senior netball season on Saturday. PHOTO DONNA WYLIE 020414-DW-217

Currie set for an adventure BY JONATHAN LEASK

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The Currie brothers, Braden and Glen, are both preparing for their first official race with their new multisport race team, Team NZ Adventure, but only one will get on the plane to China next week. The brothers from Methven have teamed up with Wanaka athletes Dougal Alan and Jess Simson to form a formidable

combination that is preparing for its first appearance at the Wenzhou Adventure Challenge in China. However, Glen won’t make the trip after this week having his appendix and gall bladder removed. “He had some funky stuff going on but he’s had it all out and should be all good but no racing in the next few weeks,” Braden said.

The foursome had been busy preparing for the new team’s first race, including a lot of work on learning to rollerblade, but for Glen it has now all been for nothing. Although his brother joked that following the operation to remove the two unneeded “bits”, that “at least he is down to race weight”. Glen has been replaced by Bob McMillan for China with

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Braden believing that the late replacement is set to be the top rollerblader. “He was telling me that the last time he went rollerblading he straight-lined down Little Street in Queenstown and went flying off a ramp into the lake. I imagine if he can do that he’ll be alright.” As for Braden, the accomplished multisporter has enjoyed the challenge of learning a new

skill. “I won’t be setting any speed records but I can stand up and skate.” It is only one aspect of the adventure race and being the first stage the team isn’t too concerned if they fall a little bit behind when the boast some of New Zealand’s top adventure racing talent. The Wenzhou Adventure Challenge starts on April 12.

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