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Police are looking at the possibility Sina Solomona’s murder was sexually motivated, and have discovered a bloodied hand print on a nearby clothing bin. Detective senior sergeant John Rae said at a press conference yesterday it did not appear the victim was raped, but could not rule out a sexual element to the attack. And in describing the injuries suffered by the 22-year-old, killed in her home around 2.30am on Saturday, he agreed it could be interpreted that the attacker was angry at his victim. Post mortem results had revealed more injuries not previously evident. Some of the injuries were likely to be caused by a sharp blade and some were likely to be caused by blunt trauma. It was unknown which injuries were inflicted first, and most of them were in the area of her head, and they included cuts around the victim’s face and throat. Police did not have an indication as to what had caused the blunt force trauma at this stage. A weapon had been found near her body, but it was unknown whether or not it had been used in the attack. Mr Rae was confident of ultimately making an arrest. “We will bring someone to justice for it, it’s a horrific crime, we have a three-year-old who doesn’t have a mother,” he said. Sina is survived by daughter Kaira, who is being cared for by extended family members. Mr Rae said a bloodied hand print had been discovered on a nearby clothing bin. The Cass Street house of the victim is just one block from the Salvation Army shop. Police were checking the contents of clothing bins in the town and they were being examined. The father of Sina’s daughter is not a suspect, he was not in Ashburton at the time, and while she had a partner, his movements had been accounted for. However, police believe the attacker knew his victim and intended to kill her. They have spoken to family members, who are also not believed to be implicated, and were looking at

Homicide detective John Rae talks to media at a conference at the Ashburton Police Station yesterday.

Check out our video direct and wider connections, such as through work, sports clubs and friends. There was no specific persons of interest to the inquiry at this stage. Whether the murderer was among the 25 to 30 people police had already interviewed was unknown. “But given we still have a large number of people to speak to it’s just as likely (the offender is still to

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be spoken to),” he said. There was no sign of forced entry to the house, and the back door was unlocked. “We assume whoever it was has gone through the back door,” Mr Rae said. However, it was unknown whether the attacker was already in the house when Sina was dropped home, by her sister’s partner some time between 2.20am and 2.30am on Saturday, or whether he came to the property afterwards. Sina finished a shift at 1am at CMP Canterbury, then went to a friend’s house before phoning her sister’s partner to pick her up. She was discovered fatally injured at around 2.36am, by her step brother. He had trouble opening the back door of the house and thought she was fooling around by not letting him in, but when he entered the house he saw she was lying at the door in a pool of blood. Mr Rae said while her step brother thought Sina may have been trying to talk to him, he believed in reality this was probably a “misinterpretation” as she probably would not have been able to. The number of police working on the investigation was about 20 and would be increasing today. Yesterday forensic mapping of the house was underway, this involved preparing a plan of the house and mapping out the location of furniture and other items, and getting a family representative to inform whether any items were new or missing from the crime scene. Once all forensic examinations were done, the house could be returned to the family, and he expected that would have been by late yesterday. The Guardian understands the family is desperate to find another property to live in, as they do not wish to reside at the house.

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The block of Cass Street between Cox Street and Peter Street remained a crime scene as police continued their murder investigations yesterday.

Residents’ lives put on hold By Susan Sandys Life as they know it has been put on hold for residents along a block of Cass Street after a murder occurred in one of its homes on Saturday. The road outside the households along the block, between Peter Street and Cox Street, remained closed yesterday, with road cones blocking either end. A police caravan remained on the street across the road from the cordoned-off victim’s home, as assorted police vehicles continued to come and go and forensic staff prowled the neighbourhood. Directly across the road from the Cass Street house is Ashburton’s Seventh Day Adventist Church, where police have been using the grounds as an extension of their caravan base. Clerk Bev Cameron said the church’s weekly service last Saturday had been transferred to the Ashburton Baptist Church, as parishioners would not have been able to reach the church with the road closed. “I would like to sneak along and clean the church but I daren’t,” Mrs Cameron said yesterday. There was to be a baptism at the church this coming Saturday. “We are sort of wondering we have to fill this font, who is going to come and lift the cover off,

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somebody suggested asking the police.” However, she expected police would move from the scene this week and there would be time to go to the church and prepare it for Saturday’s service. “It’s sad,” she said of the crime. “I also feel sorry for whoever did its family.” Surrounding residents spoke to the Guardian yesterday, after having been out of reach in previous days. Media wanting to knock on their doors to talk to residents had been told to move on by police. Yesterday those within the cordoned area said they did not feel a sense of unease living near where the murder occurred. They believed the attack was a oneoff event, and felt police had the investigation under control. “For Ashburton it’s a very unusual occurrence,” one woman said. She had her husband had only just moved to the town, from North Canterbury, a few days earlier. Another said two homes for sale in the street had had their for sale signs temporarily removed. “I don’t think you would be buying the house next door at the moment,” he said. Life is expected to return to normal on the street today, as police wind up crime scene investigations. “It’s a pretty quiet neighbourhood,” the man said.

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Patrons at the Devon Tavern have been reaching into their pockets to help out the family of murder victim Sina Solomona. Staff member Carla Skilling (left) with a donation box for fellow staff member Maria, who is the step sister of the victim. “She will be going through hell, all we can do is be here for her, and do this collection.” Sina lived just a couple of blocks from the tavern and celebrated her 21st birthday there. Carla said as rumours had circulated about the murder in recent days she had aimed to keep any discussions in the pub low-key out of respect for the family. “I don’t know anything so we are better not to say anything.” Patrons had been incredibly generous with the collection, and notes contributed were having to regularly be moved to the pub’s safe.

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DEATHS ALLEN, Hilda (Molly) – On December 13, 2012. Passed away peacefully at Rosebank, Ashburton. Aged in her 99th year. Dearly loved wife of the late James Alexander (Jim). Much loved mother and mother in law of Angela and the late Neil Curry (Timaru), Warwick and Rewa (Waikanae), Neil and Janice and loved grandma of Brian, Wendy, Nigel, and Denise; Chris, Tony, Tracey, and Steven; Darren, Deborah, and Victoria, and loved by her 23 great grandchildren. The family wish to thank the staff and management of Rosebank for their loving care of Molly. At Molly’s request a private family service has been held. Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton Please note all late death notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to: deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS McCORMICK, Ethel Alma 17-10-1929 - 13-11-2012. Ray, Allan, Lynette, Neil, Gail, Pam and families wish to express their sincere thanks to all who touched Mum’s life, attended her funeral, sent cards, phone calls, baking and floral tributes. To Ethel’s home care support team, Ashburton Hospital, Ward 6 and Rosebank Hospital Rest Home, thank you. Please accept this as a personal thank you from us all. Now at rest.

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By Myles Hume Ashburton parents have been left stranded with nowhere to send their children while they work over the Christmas break. With schools already closed and preschools and kindergartens shutting down at the end of the week, some parents are scrambling to get their children into the two holiday programmes while working parents either take time off or pay generous wages to babysitters. Several preschools are set to start on January 7, kindergartens on January 22 and schools not until early February. The demand is so high that OSCAR director Kate Bond said they were forced to open the programme before Christmas for the first time ever, following pleas from parents who did not know what to do with their children. Licensed to hold only 30 positions, Ms Bond said the programme, that is running until Friday, is “chocker”, and there would not any more positions available with all the spots booked up two weeks ago. “It’s good that it’s up and running because it was pretty hectic last week to get it organised.” Sport Canterbury is running a two-day programme which finishes today and will not start again until January 21. Other programmes contacted by the Guardian said they did not start until late January and did not offer a service before Christmas. SKIDS, held at Hampstead School, does not start until January 21, however co-ordinator Chelsea Gordon said there were still positions available as parents typically did not sign their children up until closer to the time. Ms Bond said the OSCAR programme would resume on January 7 and go through until January 25, but most positions for popular programme have already been snapped up. “We are full right the way through but we might have a few half day spaces here and there,” Ms Bond said. She said the programme was considering an application to increase the numbers next year due to the high demand. Ms Bond put the popularity down to the affordability of the programme along with the exciting activities they offered.

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Rakaia School has made a giant step towards joining the revolution of classroom education. Parents and children were told the school has purchased 50 iPads for next year and they

would provide the basis of the pupils’ learning. It comes a week after a local ICT expert told the Guardian that each child would be walking to school with an iPad in their bag within five years, a view that is shared among several principals in the district.

Costing the school $25,000, principal Mark Ellis also made another exciting announcement, saying the year five class at his school would be completely iPad focused, putting pencils and workbooks on the backburner for the year. The remaining 25 tablets will

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It is the time of year that Sharlene van Leerdam dreads the most – summer holidays. It’s the time of year where the Methven mother pulls her hair out, unsure of what to do with her three children; Samuel, 12, Bethany, 10, and Corban 8. Holiday programmes are too expensive and the children are too young to stay at home by themselves, so Sharlene is left with only one choice, to hire a babysitter. “It’s not cheap especially when you are on minimum wage, you can’t pay a babysitter $5 an hour because they bark at you even though they are sitting there and you’re feeding them,” she said. Paying at about $10 an hour or more, she said it ate into her wage, but with holiday programmes costing about $5 per child an hour, she said she has been left with no choice. “Everyone that’s working,

they get to the holidays and think ‘what am I going to do?’ ... it’s the worst of all the holidays because it is so long. “Unless you have friends that can help you or find a teenager, you have to get a babysitter.” However, Sharlene counts herself a tad luckier than others, she has a couple of weeks off and will return to her café job on January 13, meaning she has to pay about four weeks’ wages to her babysitter in total. Recently, She has been through two babysitters and is now on to her third. She said it can be a difficult task finding someone responsible yet exciting for the children. “This is my third school girl, I fired the first one because she didn’t turn up and the other got a job at a supermarket,” Sharlene said. Sharlene’s children will return to school in early February with most other school children in the district.

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Rakaia School 2013 leaders Annissa Neil (left) and Josh Bloomfield, both 12, were given big surprises last week, being told they would be going on a sailing boat to further their leadership skills and finding out the school would be buying 50 iPads next year.

be shared among the other classrooms, each class looking to have three or four iPads. “The parents and some of the kids are thrilled,” Mr Ellis said. “I think we are seeing things change, kids and parents are wanting information at their finger-tips and using these devices in an educational environment allows them to find answers to questions instantly.” Although the school had a lot of guidelines to set for the class, Mr Ellis said he was excited about what was to come, admitting he would be learning a thing or two next year. Coming to school with a fully charged iPad, purchasing applications and keeping them in secure places during school hours are all part of the guidelines the school has to work through. “It’s going to be big but I’m convinced we can make it work. It’s a wee journey we’re going to go through,” he said. The iPad-based year five class was what Mr Ellis was most excited about, and he was curious as to whether other schools would follow suit. Meanwhile, at the same assembly, two Rakaia School year eight pupils were told they would lead the school next year, but before they take up their roles they will be going on a sailing ship adventure. Josh Bloomfield and Annissa Neil, both 12, were given the news they will go on the Spirit of Adventure, sailing on the Elwing near Invercargill in January - a Rakaia School first to further their leadership skills. The pair wanted to thank the school and the Lions Club, who donated $1000 to make the trip possible.

By Myles Hume Mid Canterbury holiday makers will be able to dust off the outdoor picnic tables and feast under the sweltering sun on Christmas Day. The first forecast for Christmas Day was issued by WeatherWatch.co.nz on Monday where a high of about 22 degrees celsius is predicted with high cloud and little wind. WeatherWatch senior analyst Philip Duncan said Ashburton could bust out the cricket sets and have a few cool beers in the sun, with the high expected to hang round over the festive break. “Wednesday, Thursday and Friday may be in the 20s, and then it cools in the weekend and picks up for Christmas, so it is timing itself right for now,” Mr Duncan said. He said Mid Canterbury would steer clear of the leftovers from Cyclone Evan which is expected to move away from the Pacific Islands and hit Kaitaia. He wanted to stress the point it was a forecast, however he was confident WeatherWatch would have it right. “We have been sitting off it for four or five days, but we are pretty sure of the forecast now.” Nationally, Mr Duncan said two-thirds of the country would be immersed in sunshine with highs in the early to mid 20s. He said a more extensive forecast would be available closer to the day.

By Sam Morton Police are investigating an assault after a man was struck over the head with a weapon in Ashburton on Sunday. The incident, which occurred on South Street about 1pm, resulted in one man going to Ashburton Hospital with reported head injuries. However, according to Senior Sergeant Grant Russell, of Ashburton, his injuries were not life-threatening and he was discharged later that day. Mr Russell said the assault occurred after an altercation between two men. “One of the males was struck on the head with a weapon of some kind, but he was discharged within a matter of hours the same day. “Police will continue to make inquiries about the incident,” Mr Russell said. St John Ambulance spokesman Ian Henderson confirmed St John had been called to two separate incidents, just minutes apart on South Street and Dobson Street. Mr Henderson said the call centre received reports of fighting among many people. However, despite an ambulance being dispatched to the scene, no-one was transported to hospital as a result of their injuries. *If you can help or have any information relating to this incident, contact Ashburton Police on 307-8400.

• Name released Police have released the name of an 84-year-old man who died at a rubbish dump on Sunday. Henning Petersen was dropping off rubbish when he was thrown from his car and injured. He could not be revived. -APNZ

• Aggravated burglary A 24-year man will reappear in court today charged with wounding and aggravated burglary after a 20-year-old man was stabbed eight times on Sunday. Detective Mike Signal said the incident took place at a house in Onekawa just after 5.30am. -APNZ

• Nelson pub gutted A pub was gutted by a suspicious fire that sparked fears for an adjacent petrol station early yesterday. Firefighters were called to the blaze on Waimea Rd about 1.45am, Fire Service southern communications shift manager Riwai Grace said. The fire was at the Rising Sun Tavern, adjacent to a Challenge petrol station. -APNZ

• Sex attack Police believe a 48-yearold truck driver charged with attempted sexual connection with an 8-year-old girl may have tried something similar previously. Detective Tanya Drake said the man met the girl at a local store in a Canterbury town on December 6, then went to her house where he allegedly attacked her. -APNZ

ECan approves regional policy statement Fire restrictions to be Environment Canterbury’s regional policy statement has been approved, setting the tone for resource management in Canterbury for the next 10 – 15 years. Commissioner Peter Skelton said the policy is the key overarching document for resource management in Canterbury, providing guidance on the way resources are managed for future generation. “It imbeds the Canterbury Water Management Strategy into the planning framework for the region and

is a major step forward in delivering a stronger planning framework for Canterbury.” The policy statement was developed with Ngai Tahu as Environment Canterbury’s partner and in consultation with territorial authorities, a wide range of stakeholders and the general public. It was notified in June last year. Professor Skelton said the new policy statement made some significant advances over the previous document. “It is now much more specific and

includes provisions around managing natural hazards, measuring significance for biodiversity and limitations on the use of biodiversity offsets, managing development in historic cultural and historic heritage landscapes, and focusing on consolidation of development around existing townships and settlements. “The document is intended to provide greater certainty for developers and resource users, the community and interest groups in terms of the types of decisions they are likely to be making in future. The policy

statement provides a sound framework for economic growth in an environmentally sustainable way.” Proposed Change 1 to the current Regional Policy Statement, which provides for development in the greater Christchurch area and implements the Urban Development Strategy, is currently before the Environment Court and was not part of the review that led to the new policy statement. The new Canterbury Regional Policy Statement will become operative on January 15.

Christmas starts early for restaurants By Gabrielle Stuart Christmas started early this year at Ashburton restaurants, with Christmas functions booked earlier than ever and the Christmas rush beginning well before December. The Lake House owner Mike Kelly said that bookings were up about 30 per cent on last year and the restaurant had been booked up for Christmas functions since August. “We get more bookings every year, and they start earlier. If people come in we go out of our way to accommodate them, we don’t want them driving all the way out to be turned

away. But for big groups we’ve been booked out for months.” This will be Mr Kelly’s third Christmas as owner of the Lake House. “We have groups come in for Christmas functions and book for next year as they leave, so it definitely pays to get in early.” Christmas business at Braided Rivers Restaurant and Bar has also begun earlier this year, with Christmas functions starting in November. Operations manager Sarah Davidson said that businesses were booking earlier to avoid the rush. “We’re getting busier, and often

people have multiple work functions and go to their partner’s function as well. We’re seeing Christmas work do’s being held earlier, before the schools break up.” She said that the restaurant was busy over December, but that bookings were still available over the Christmas period. “Business is up a bit on last year. Throughout the year we’ve had a positive winter, and we’re expecting an even better summer. Were seeing a lot more new people in town in Ashburton, and they’re very positive about Christmas. We’re also seeing a lot more business from people passing through Ashburton and stopping

for a meal here, especially people heading south.” Greg King, manager of Kelly’s Café and Bar, said that over Christmas the café saw a lot of breakfast bookings, although dining was more casual. He said business over Christmas was quite similar to last year, but the year overall had been a good one. “The economy in Ashburton has picked up over the last few years, so you see businesses and farmers busier. A big difference I think is that since the Christchurch earthquakes locals have stayed more local. You used to see people travel to Christchurch every weekend, but they stay around now.”

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A restricted fire season will be imposed on Friday for the Ashburton Lakes and Rakaia Gorge area. The restrictions mean that no fires can be lit in the open without a permit, with the exception of gas fired barbecues and gas cookers. The restriction has been imposed under Section 19 of Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 for the Rakaia Gorge and Ashburton Lakes areas to the Main Divide west of a line from the Rakaia River, up Hutt Stream

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and along the ridge to Mount Hutt thence a line to Mount Alford to Mount Somers to Mount Barrosa and the Rangitata River at Boundary Stream. An Open Fire Season currently remains in force for the Ashburton Plains. However, principal rural fire officer Don Geddes said, people should be advised that there was still a duty of care when conducting any burning in the open air. “That means attention should be given to weather conditions, adequacy of fire breaks, and the

patrolling/supervision of fires until completely out, and it is requested that fires not be lit after dark.” Anyone responsible for a fire in is liable for suppression costs associated with uncontrolled fires, Mr Geddes said. Under Environment Canterbury’s Natural Resources Regional Plan rules, no outdoor burning is allowed at any time within all residential areas and industrial areas adjacent to residential areas without a resource consent from ECan. by David Fletcher

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Council comes clean on bridge route vote By Sue Newman When a vote was taken on proceeding to designate land for a second bridge across the Ashburton River, only four Ashburton District Councillors raised their hands in opposition. After a community consultation on the two southern bridge route options, the council voted last week to proceed with an urban route that will significantly affect seven or eight properties and have some impact on a number of others. Discussion around the route decision and whether or not designation should be sought was carried out in-committee, but the council has now come clean on who voted which way. Against the route and proceeding to land designation were four first term councillors – Martin Nordqvist, Donna Favel, Stuart Wilson and Ken Cutforth. Before the council moved into committee to debate the bridge route, the four councillors had fought to have debate and voting take place in the open section of the meeting but their efforts were defeated. When it came to voting on the bridge project going to the designation stage and for the route to follow Chalmers Avenue to the north and a new urban road through eastern Tinwald to the south of the river, councillor John Leadley gave his support to the recommendation. He was

• MPs’ pay to rise While many people struggle financially at Christmas, politicians will be enjoying early holiday cheer with a pay rise. The independent Remuneration Authority has again made an end of year recommendation for a pay increase for the MPs. Prime Minister John Key said yesterday he was comfortable with politicians getting more in their pay packets this year. Since 2005, backbencher salaries have risen by $24,000 to $141,000. Over the same period the Prime Minister’s rose by $64,510 to $411,510. The pay rise, to be confirmed on Thursday, would be backpaid - giving politicians a Christmas lump sum. - APNZ

• Tracked down A Morrinsville farm worker missing for more than three days has been found after his family tracked him down through Facebook. Joshua Falwasser, 22, was reported missing after he texted his brother on Friday night that he was hitchhiking home from Tauranga. -APNZ

backed by Alan Totty. When the recommendation was put to the vote, it was supported by six of their fellow councillors - Robin Kilworth, Darryl Nelson, Neil Brown, Jim Burgess, Jac Sparks, Don McLeod and mayor Angus Mckay. Preceeding last week’s decision to proceed, the council had consulted widely with the community and received more than 500 feedback forms commenting on various aspects of the second bridge project. It commissioned consultants Opus to analyse the feedback and to make a route recommendation from the two options, either a rural or urban route through Tinwald east. The land designation will now be the subject of a resource consent application and this will be lodged by the middle of next year. This consent application will be open for submissions of objection and support as part of the public consultation process. Those submissions will then be heard by an independent commissioner before a decision is made on granting consent to designate the land the council requires for the second bridge route. Once the designation is granted, affected landowners will have the opportunity to sell their property or part of their property to the council at what is then the current market value. Property can be acquired compulsorily under the Public Works Act.

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Ashburton man Shaun Taylor helps his daughter Annaliese, 4, hang her remembrance star on the Altrusa tree.

Remembering their loved ones By Gabrielle Stuart Stars bearing the names of loved ones are being hung on the Altrusa Tree of Remembrance in the Ashburton Arcade. Organiser Kay Begg from Altrusa said this was the 11th year the tree had gone up in the Arcade, and that the community rallied behind it. “Christmas is a time people can really be missed, and the tree is here for the community as a memorial for them.” Almost 900 stars have been

added to the tree in previous years, with around $1800 raised for the Ashburton Palliative Care Trust. “Many lost loved ones through cancer or illnesses, so we thought Palliative Care was an appropriate choice as the funds raised will go back to care for people in the same situations.” She said the tree would be up until Christmas, and in previous years the stars have been kept in scrap books after they were removed. “We take the stars down one by one, and reading all the names

is quite heartrending. It’s a small community so many of the names on the tree we know.” Christine Dean of the Ashburton Palliative Care Charitable Trust said the donations were appreciated, and the tree was a wonderful opportunity to remember the contribution loved ones had made to people’s lives. “None of us are untouched by the loss of those people who are important to us, whether they be family, friends or colleagues. The Christmas Tree of Remembrance allows us, as individuals and within the busyness

of our day-to-day lives, to take a few moments to focus on positive and precious memories of that person.” She said the trust was completely dependent on donations, and the funds raised would go towards improving quality of life for the terminally ill in the Mid Canterbury community, going towards care, equipment and finances for them and their families. Altrusa volunteers will be at the Arcade with stars for the tree every week day until Christmas from 10am to 4pm.

New Zealand is making good ground towards a Smokefree Aotearoa by 2025, but there is no room for complacency, says a Mid Canterbury health promoter. A recent Ministry of Health survey shows evidential progress on the Government’s aim to have a country free of smoking by 2025, highlighting a two per cent decrease in the smoking population. The drop equates to 70,000 fewer adults smoking tobacco

A widespread power outage affected homes and businesses around the region yesterday. A Transpower spokeswoman said power was lost from 9.55am due to a major transformer fault at Redclyffe substation near Napier. - APNZ

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daily, compared to three years ago. Community and public health smoking cessation practitioner Carly McDowell said she was pleased to see the reduction of smokers, but pointed out there was a lot of work to be done yet. “We’re seeing great things being done and next year we have a lot of promotions in line. “But it’s about making this topic an item of every day discussion and keeping the message circling out there, especially among the younger ones,” she said. The survey, released last week,

shows about 17 per cent of people aged 15 or older in New Zealand make up the daily smoking toll – equating to about 600,000 people. In 2009, a similar survey found 19 per cent of people aged 15 or older smoked daily. The Government is now gearing up to implement further road blocks for smokers including another price hike and introducing plain packaging. Ms McDowell was a big fan of the plain packaging and said the benefits had been experienced first hand in Australia.

She believes plain packaging will help dramatically lower the smoking figures. “Plain packaging is boring, so there is no appeal for kids to pick up a pack. “It’s not a label, it’s not a brand and it’s no longer cool . . . it’s just plain old packaging. “I think that will had a great impact on stubbing out some of our younger smokers, as well as detracting others from starting,” she said. Although the Government’s target for 2025 is for New Zealand to be “smoke-free”, the reality is the

message means achieving a minimal rate of smoking. To stamp smoking out altogether would be unrealistic, Ms McDowell said. “I think you will always have a percentage of the population smoking, no matter what plans are put in place. For a lot of the hardcore smokers, nothing is really changing – but instead this target and everything being done around it, is to help support those who want help and to ensure we get a far lower uptake among school children and young adults,” she said.

“And it is also really beneficial to promote smokefree environments too, I think that’s a really good way of encouraging people to socialise without having to smoke.” Smoking is the leading preventable cause of premature death in New Zealand. On average, about 4500 people die from smoking related causes. Earlier this year, the Government forced retail displays of tobacco to be covered up. It is now considering public submissions on its proposal to impose plain packaging.

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Horror day on Waikato roads The slow and OUR VIEW

patient path to solving a crime

Police have named a family of five killed in a crash in Waikato. The driver of the vehicle was 23-year-old Lisa Crowley. Her partner, Richard Melling, 37 was the front seat passenger. In the rear of the vehicle were 11-year -old Jordan Melling, 2-year-old Brody Crowley and a 3-week-old boy, who police believe was yet to be named. The baby was in a baby capsule. They were a blended family with Lisa the mother of the youngest of children and Richard the father of Jordan. Police said they were seen at their home in Whakamaru by family and friends at 8pm on Sunday night. Their vehicle appeared to have been heading towards Whakamaru, suggesting that they had left the settlement to an unknown destination and were returning. Their vehicle was discovered only

Police investigate the scene of a fatal crash where five people were found dead. yesterday by contractors working be seen from the road. at a forest area on State Highway Police said it was not clear at this 32 near Whakamaru yesterday stage when the crash happened afternoon. and police wanted to hear from It appeared to have left the road anyone who knew of the family’s and hit a tree. It had travelled some movements between Sunday night metres from the road and could not and yesterday.

Taupo Area Commander Inspector Steve Bullock said: “This is an absolute tragedy; a Christmas in ruins for a number of families and friends. Our hearts go out to them. The crash scene was about 30km from where two people were killed in another smash on State Highway 1 yesterday. In that crash, at 1.05pm, a car travelling south towards Taupo hit an oncoming truck head-on. The occupants of the car, two Indian men who were visiting New Zealand, died at the scene. The male truck driver, and a female passenger, both from Kaitaia, were treated for minor injuries at Tokoroa Hospital. Assistant Commissioner Road Policing Dave Cliff said the crashes were a devastating prelude to the Christmas holiday period, which begins officially next week. “Our thoughts are with the fami-

By Sue Newman

Hallwright wants job reinstated

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t’s now been five days since Sina Solomona was murdered and her family is no closer to receiving answers to why and at whose hands she died. For them it’s a dreadful waiting time, a time that will seem to have no end. They’ve lost someone they love and the awfulness of that is made even worse by her death becoming very public property. Inevitably when a person is murdered, every aspect of their lives becomes public fodder. There’s an unfortunate side to human nature, the desire to know, to question, to speculate, to find answers. And that just makes life tougher for the families involved. Finding a killer is an exercise in patience for police. Their work is slow, painstaking and methodical. That’s the way it needs to be to ensure every shred of evidence is uncovered, every piece of information collected is followed up, every person with any connection to the victim is interviewed. That’s what police are trained to do. To the outsider it might seem they’re getting nowhere, doing very little, but they’re out there working around the clock, at the scene, on the street, in offices and laboratories. Nothing that is significant will go unnoticed, unchecked. For the public there’s often

not a lot to show for the intense work that’s part of a crime. But that’s the nature of investigative work. It’s about tying together the thousands of lose threads that will ultimately build a picture that results in the offender being caught, tried and convicted. In Sina’s case it will be no different. The threads that will tie her murderer to the crime will all be there and they will all be collected and woven together. Today, tomorrow, next week. Her family will have answers. Unlike some crimes where the attack is random, this appears to be a crime where evidence, circumstance, opportunity will all serve to tie the offender to the crime. As the days since her death tick by, Sina’s murder will lose its place as “hot news” as we race towards Christmas. It won’t lose its place for her family, however. They’ll be going into the festive season with heavy hearts and with questions that may never be answered. Christmas this year will be a time for mourning, not celebration. And the countless Christmases to come will always be marred by memories of the horror that led into Christmas 2012, the Christmas that cost a little girl her mother.

Guy Hallwright is taking his former employer Forsyth Barr to the Employment Relations Authority and wants to be reinstated to his job. Hallwright lost his job as a senior analyst at the share broking firm three months ago after he was sentenced to 250 hours’ community work for breaking the legs of a man he ran over. Hallwright was found guilty by a jury in June of causing grievous bodily harm with reckless disregard over the incident in September 2010 in which he hit Sung Jin Kim with his Saab. He drove off, but later called police about the crash. As well as the community work and an 18-month ban from driving, Hallwright was also ordered to pay victim Sung Jin Kim $20,000 reparation. Forsyth Barr chief executive Neil Paviour-Smith yesterday confirmed he had been in an Employment Relations Authority hearing regarding Hallwright’s job. Paviour-Smith said Hallwright’s position was terminated after the company had considered all the relevant facts following his conviction. He said Hallwright was entitled to the hearing. “It’s a process we are duty bound to follow.” The hearing is due to continue today. - APNZ

Ombudsman criticises Education Ministry The Ombudsman has criticised the Ministry of Education for its handling of requests for information about Christchurch school closures, and is planning an investigation into its disclosure processes. In a report released today, Ombudsman David McGee found the ministry wrongly advised Christchurch City Council on how to reply to requests for information. When the council challenged the advice, the ministry’s response failed to correct or address the fact that their initial response was inappropriate and wrong, Dr McGee said. Information about school closures and

mergers, which have a major impact on communities, should be presented in a “comprehensive and comprehensible form”, he said. “Schools and parents should not have to ferret out information by making official information requests.” Dr McGee also found the ministry was wrong to advise two principals to withdraw their official information requests in order to receive a better response. “Any suggestion that a government agency must bypass the OIA [Official Information Act] in order to allow a more efficient provision of information is unacceptable.”

In response to the Ombudsman’s investigation, the ministry started reviewing its OIA processes and staff training around the issue, Dr McGee said. However, he and Chief Ombudsman Dame Beverley Wakem were concerned that there seemed to be a broader perception within the public sector that “some requests for information can only be processed efficiently by somehow removing them from the OIA context”. NZEI Te Riu Roa national president Ian Leckie said the findings vindicated the concerns of parents and educators over the consultation process. “We’ve been saying for months that the

ministry has not adequately consulted with the people of Christchurch and has instead tried to ride roughshod over due process,” said Mr Leckie. Labour’s education spokesman Chris Hipkins said people needed all available information to have a meaningful say in a consultation. “I think not releasing information is indicative of a culture of secrecy and the cloak and dagger way they are going about this review of Christchurch schools,” he said. Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei said the process the minister had used to talk to schools was poor. -APNZ

Volunteer firefighter has arson conviction By Cullen Smith A volunteer firefighter failed to mention his conviction for arson when he applied for duty with a rural fire force. Logan Scott Handy was pictured on the front page of The Press newspaper yesterday battling a large scrub fire near Swannanoa in North Canterbury. Mr Handy, a member of the Swannanoa Rural Fire Force, was shown hosing

lies of those who have died in these terrible and tragic circumstances. This is a devastating loss and a horrific start to the Christmas period, especially as we focus on trying to reduce the rising road toll and make our roads safer,” Mr Cliff said. “While we don’t yet know all the circumstances leading up to these crashes, it’s a sobering reminder that we all need to do our part in staying safe on the roads. South Waikato Mayor Neil Sinclair said such a loss of life was a total tragedy so close to Christmas. “ ... to lose what sounds like a family and two other people just before Christmas is shattering. I cannot imagine what it would be like for their families.” Mr Sinclair said people needed to take great care on rural roads, making sure not to rush, to make sure they made it to their destinations safely. - APNZ

down the embers of a suspicious blaze that burnt through a hectare of scrub on Monday before it was brought under control by fire crews from around the Waimakariri district. Children are believed to have started the fire. Waimakariri District Council principal rural fire officer Tim Sheppard said Handy was a newcomer to the Swannanoa fire force and had been a volunteer for “a couple of months”. Mr Sheppard said the newspaper pho-

tograph was “an unfortunate circumstance” that prompted calls to his office yesterday. Asked if he was aware of Handy’s background and conviction for arson Mr Sheppard declined to comment. Contacted at his work yesterday afternoon, Handy said he hadn’t disclosed his conviction when he joined the fire force. “It didn’t come up,” he told The Star. “I didn’t think it was necessary to tell

anyone.” Asked if he thought a previous arson conviction might have relevance to his firefighting ambitions, Handy said: “People change. And I’ve changed. “It’s a long time ago. What business is it of yours?” Handy, then aged 19, was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court in August 2007 to two years’ jail on two charges of unlawful sexual connection, burglary, theft of a vehicle and arson. - APNZ

YOUR VIEW Council contractors The Ashburton District Council increasingly demonstrates that it is incapable of handling direct criticism or even an environment where it may appear. Council has not encouraged in-house expertise and maintains a system of contractors, going further into this appalling system by having yet more contractors to oversee the field group. The consequence of this avoidance of direct responsibility is what we now have, disjointed operations and no direct contact with the actual workforce and of course no rapid response to any queries. I had the experience of this being told not to contact the department head but go through the young ladies at the desk, this I’ve had occasion to do and they are wonderful to deal with but the satisfaction of discussion with the nominal boss is missing as is the immediate reaction which I feel is everyone’s right. This again is the attitude of some councillors, one of whom I wrote to. I was graced with a reply that was insultingly patronising but it became educational in that respect. Where the district suffers and is becoming stifled is that the contractors are setting the thought process standards. I venture further and suggest that OPUS provide the correspondence when required. I wish more people could read the

Order Paper and council minutes, you’d then realise what garbage council occupies its time with and then talk of all that they must do. The meeting times must be changed to attract those of more updated thought and particularly to allow those whom you describe as the Old Guard an opportunity for a dignified retirement. Changes are needed and those professing tertiary qualifications required to not only demonstrate but utilise in the best interest of the district. We certainly do not require three layers of contractors to ensure the footpaths are kept clean. M. N. Richards

Letters We welcome your letters, although: • We reserve the right to abridge, edit or not publish letters. • Correspondents are not permitted to use pen names, and for verification must provide address and contact number (neither for publication). • Letters should be no more than 300 words. Address correspondence to The Editor, Box 77, Ashburton, or e-mail coen.l@theguardian.co.nz

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Fiji ‘a disaster’ A state of natural disaster has been declared for 15 days in Fiji as the Pacific nation begins the cleanup in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Evan. National Disaster Management Office director Manasa Tagicakibau said the declaration would allow authorities to speed up repair work in the north and west, which began yesterday, FijiLive reported. Special Administrator for Labasa Vijay Chand said the weather in the north of the country had calmed and people were trying to get back to normal. “People in the town started cleaning their homes today and the situation is calm. The Labasa market will be open tomorrow and we will also carry out further cleaning tomorrow,” Mr Chand told the website. “The roads in the town are open. There were some broken branches on the roads but they have been cleared. The enclosure of the Subrail Park has sustained damage due to the strong winds during the tropical cyclone.” Some of the shops were open yesterday and we expect more shops to start normal businesses from tomorrow.

Government officials will travel from Suva today to see the damage left in Cyclone Evan’s path in the north of the country. Fiji Times reported 8416 people were in 147 evacuation centres around Fiji by yesterday afternoon. Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully yesterday announced New Zealand would contribute $600,000 to Samoa for relief and recovery efforts. Five additional New Zealand Red Cross workers to travel to Samoa to support local efforts and further requests for assistance would also be considered, said Mr McCully. New Zealand would also make $50,000 immediately available to Fiji and $170,000 to the Fiji Red Cross which will help to replenish supplies for those in immediate need, he said. Tarpaulins, water containers, generators and chainsaw packs were also on the way to Fiji on commercial flights. Fiji was pounded by 270km/h winds, which uprooted trees and homes, ripped roofs off buildings and caused widespread power and water outages. There were no reports of fatalities. Several charities have launched

Tropical Cyclone Evan relief funds to assist affected communities in Samoa and Fiji. - The New Zealand Red Cross is deploying a team to Samoa to assist the Samoan Red Cross. You can donate to their Pacific Disaster Response Fund here (http://www.redcross.org.nz/ donate). - The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is on the ground in Samoa, working with the Samoan Disaster Management Office and providing food, water, blankets and clothing to those in need. To contribute to ADRA’s Samoa Cyclone Evan Fund, phone ADRA on 0800 4 999 111 or donate online here (http://adra.org.nz/productspage/donate/samoa-cycloneevan/). - Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has launched an Appeal for Pacific Cyclone Relief, and is committing an initial $NZ15,000 towards emergency relief in Samoa. Caritas Samoa sheltering more than 1000 people in its own basement hall and in three other centres in partnership with the Red Cross. - APNZ

People walk through debris in Samoa’s capital Apia, after cyclone Evan ripped through the South Pacific island nation.

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Apia devastation ‘shocking’ By Myles Hume

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The son of the pastor of the Christian Mission Fellowship sits in what remains of the destroyed church after Cyclone Evan blew through the area in the village of Malomalo, east of the Bay of Natadola on the coast in Fiji.

When Ashburton Rotarian Walter van der Kley walked through the devastated city of Apia yesterday morning, what he saw shocked him. “I can’t believe the amount of damage we have seen. There are whole houses that are gone, rivers that have burst their banks and gone through houses – it’s just so sad. “We are just staggered that more people aren’t dead, when you see some of the damage that is out

there, I would literally call it a miracle.” The Hinds resident is in the Samoa capital, helping with the recovery following the devastation that Cyclone Evan has left in its path, killing 14 people. He has flown to the stricken country, where about 300mm of rain fell in 24 hours, to assess the damage and report to ShelterBox, an international organisation that provides urgent supplies to disaster victims. It is the second time Mr van der Kley has been to the county in the wake of a disaster, his previous relief work was at the time of the

2009 Tsunami that killed more than 100 people. With an assessment of the damage yesterday, Mr van der Kley said it was comparable with the disaster three years ago, saying the damage was not as severe but more wide-spread. He had heard about 400 homes had been destroyed, 400 to 500 more substantially damaged, and five primary schools wiped out along with nine that were damaged. Mr van dr Kley said he had seen cars flipped upside-down, houses uprooted and trees with a

one metre diameter wedged under bridges and lying strewn across Apia. He said he met with Red Cross yesterday and would meet with other agencies to determine how much aid would need to be sent. Despite the devastation in Apia, the community were in positive spirits and focusing on rebuilding the wrecked city, he said. “People are just doing what they can, the road crews are out clearing and they are working hard to get the power back on,” he said. Mr van der Kley will have more information tomorrow.

Quake heroes honoured By Kurt Bayer Levi and India-Rose Gilbert will never get to know their dad, but they’ll always know he was “somebody special”. Jaime Gilbert died saving his sister from falling masonry during the February 22 earthquake. And yesterday his sister Amy Cooney walked hand-in-hand with Levi, 4, and India-Rose, 2, on stage to accept a special bravery award in Christchurch. “We’ll never forget him,” a teary Ms Cooney said after accepting the posthumous award last night. She was at Iconic Bar in Manchester St where 22-year-old brother Jaime worked as a barman when the magnitude-6.3 quake hit at at 12.51pm. Jaime used himself as a human shield to save her life, but was killed when

crushed by falling rubble. He was one of 172 individuals, groups, and organisations recognised at the second, and final, Christchurch Earthquake Awards. Robert Gilbert, Jaime’s father, said the award brought mixed emotion for the family, especially heading into Christmas. “It brings back a lot of memories,” he said. “Levi and India-Ross will never know their dad, but they will always know that he was somebody special.” Mr Gilbert said the kids, with their mum - Jaime’s partner Natalie O’Brien are “doing great”. The family is staying positive and looking forward to seeing Christchurch “rise again”, he said, but admitted he was doing it tough. “Anyone who’s lost a child will know that you never find closure,” Mr Gilbert said.

“You learn to live with the pain but it never goes away.” Awards were presented by Mayor Bob Parker at Christ’s College to people who helped in the emergency effort or were involved in community initiatives in the wake of the disaster. Mr Parker urged recipients not to be shy when receiving their awards which recognised their “bravery, stoicism, and courage”. The last award of the night went to masked student superheroes Flat Man, and his sidekick Quake Kid, who donated ‘relief boxes’ to students and those in need. “It’s really cool,” said the mysterious caped crusader. “When I set out on this adventure, I never thought I’d be getting an award, on stage in lycra, from the mayor.” - APNZ

Takamore family loses Fuel prices set to rise fight to keep body By Rebecca Quilliam Denise Clarke is overwhelmed that the fight is finally over to have the body of her partner returned to Christchurch, after it was taken to the Bay of Plenty by his family to be buried with his ancestors. The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed a bid for James Takamore’s body to be kept at the Bay of Plenty burial site, against Ms Clarke’s wishes. Mr Takamore was interred at a marae at Kutarere in accordance with tikanga, or Maori customs and tradition, after he died from an aneurism in 2007. Since then Ms Clarke, his partner and executor of his will, has been in a legal battle to have his body returned to Christchurch, where he lived with her and their two children for 20 years. Mr Takamore was originally from Taneatua, in Bay of Plenty, and had returned to the North Island only twice in 20 years since moving to Christchurch. He had specified in his will that he wanted to be buried, but did not say where. Ms Clarke had intended for him to be buried in Christchurch, but before that could happen the Takamore family collected his body and buried it in Bay of Plenty. Both the High Court and the Court of Appeal ruled it was unlawful for Mr Takamore’s family to take his body, but his sister Josephine Takamore appealed to the Supreme Court. Ms Clarke said yesterday her reaction was “extreme relief” that the fight had finally come to an end after five years and four months. The Supreme Court’s ruling said Ms Clarke was entitled to have the body

exhumed for a reburial in a place of her choosing. She said that would happen in a matter of weeks. “I’m hoping, all going to plan, early next year. It won’t be months, it’ll be weeks. It’s not going to drag on another year anyway.” She said she could hardly comprehend it was all over. “I’ll be able to relax a bit more over Christmas now, knowing it’s over, knowing I won’t have to fight any more.” Mr Takamore would be laid to rest at Ruru Lawn Cemetery, in suburban Bromley, not far from her home, Ms Clarke said. In her heart, she believed it was the outcome Mr Takamore would have wanted. “I wouldn’t have fought for this long if I didn’t (believe that).” Ms Takamore said she would not comment about the ruling until after she had spoken with her whanau. The Supreme Court yesterday said there was “significant cross-cultural misunderstanding” between Ms Clarke and Mr Takamore’s sister and extended whanau. The justices unanimously dismissed Ms Takamore’s appeal. Three of the justices said there was common law rule under which personal representatives had both the right and duty to attend to disposal of the body of a dead person. “The rule becomes operative where there is no agreement or acquiescence among the family on what is to be done, where arrangements have broken down, or where nothing is happening.” They said the representative should take into account the views of those close to the person. - APNZ

The Government’s scheme to increase petrol tax and road user charges will hit consumers hard in these tough economic times, the National Association of Retail Grocers says. Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee yesterday announced that petrol tax would increase by three cents a litre each July 1 for the next three years, and road user charges would go up by an equivalent amount. National Association of Retail Grocers of New Zealand executive director Trina Snow said the increases would inevitably result in higher food prices. “I think every increased cost has got to be collected somewhere. The transportation of goods is going to increase and therefore the cost of the goods is going to increase and the consumer will end up paying for it eventually,” she said. Automobile Association spokesman Mark Stockdale said the petrol tax increase would cost motorists on average about $30 extra a year. He said it was standard for petrol tax and road user charges to go up, but the latest increases were at the “upper limit” of previous price hikes. “The reality is that the money paid in tax is spent for the benefit of road users; it’s spent on maintaining and building roads, it’s spent on building newer, safer, more reliable roads, and it’s also spent on public transport.” Road safety campaigner Clive MatthewWilson agreed the latest increases were inevitable but feared the money generated wouldn’t be spent wisely. “As cars have become more energy efficient the amount that the government gets from fuel taxes has obviously dropped, which has led to an increase in the amount of fuel tax to make up for it.” Green Party transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter said the tax hikes were a waste of taxpayer money that would unfairly make working families pay for motorways few will use. - APNZ

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UN chemical kits in Golan Heights The United Nations is sending chemical weapons kits to UN troops in the Golan Heights because of growing fears over Syria’s deadly non-conventional arsenal, officials say. UN peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous briefed the UN Security Council on efforts to bolster the safety of the UN force, which monitors a ceasefire zone between Syria and Israel, after five troops were injured in attacks. “We have taken measures to enhance security,” he told reporters after the meeting yesterday. “For those personnel who are not equipped on a national basis we are sending them some kits to protect them from chemical attack, if that were to happen.” Extra armoured cars have also been sent from other missions to the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), which has been monitoring a ceasefire between Israel and Syria since 1974. There are about 1000 unarmed

troops from Austria, Croatia, India, Japan and Philippines in UNDOF. The Indian troops, at least, are known not to have chemical weapon protection. Five Austrians were wounded, two seriously, when a convoy taking US troops from the Golan Heights to Damascus airport came under attack earlier this month. There have been a number of incidents in the ceasefire zone this year. “There have been increasing difficulties fulfilling its mandate,” Ladsous said. “The multiplication of incidents is really a concern.” The United States said earlier this month that it had intelligence showing Syria was considering using its chemical weapons. US President Barack Obama led international warnings to President Bashar al-Assad over the arsenal. Ladsous also confirmed that the United Nations is drawing up contingency plans to send a pos-

sible international force to Syria if the government collapses, but the UN peacekeeping chief gave no details. “It is contingency planning based on a number of possible scenarios. But the work is going on,” he said. Syria’s UN ambassador Bashar Jaafari said, meanwhile, that Damascus is “genuinely worried” that some countries might equip extremist groups with chemical weapons and then claim they were used by the government. Jaafari also accused the United States of backing “terrorist” groups in Syria in a letter to UN leader Ban Ki-moon and the UN Security Council which was released yesterday. The letter reaffirmed the Assad government’s denial that it would use chemical weapons. “It is defending its people from terrorists backed by well-known states, at the forefront of which is the United States of America,” Jaafari said. – AFP

US governor spares obese killer Ohio Governor John and moral guilt” in a Kasich yesterday spared woman’s death, but it a condemned inmate said it couldn’t ignore who says he’s too fat to perceived missteps by be humanely executed. his lawyers. Kasich followed a rec“Post took Vantz’s life, ommendation of mercy devastating the lives of by the state parole board, her loved ones in the which said it didn’t process,” the board said doubt Ronald Post’s in its 5-3 decision. guilt but said there were But it said a majority too many problems with of its members agreed how he was represented his sentence should Ronald Post 30 years ago. be commuted to life in Post, who weighs 450 prison without chance pounds (204 kilograms), never of parole because of omissions, raised the issue of his size with missed opportunities and questhe board. tionable decisions made by his Post had been scheduled to die previous attorneys and because January 16 for killing motel clerk that legal representation didn’t Helen Vantz in a 1983 robbery. meet expectations for a death penIn its decision at the weekend, alty case. the parole board rejected arguSeparately, Post had argued in ments made by Post’s attorneys federal court that executing him that he deserves mercy because of would amount to cruel and unulingering doubts about his “legal sual punishment.

His attorneys said he would suffer “a torturous and lingering death” as executioners tried to find a vein or use a backup method where lethal drugs are injected directly into muscle. One of Vantz’s sons, William, characterized Post’s obesity claim as “another way for a coward to try and get out of what debt he owes to society.” Post’s attorneys have argued that the long-held presumption that Post confessed to the murder to several people has been falsely exaggerated. Post admitted involvement in the crime as the getaway driver to a police informant but didn’t admit to the killing. “Sure ain’t no murderer,” Post told that informant, according to Post’s clemency filing. Post’s attorneys argued that prosecutors misrepresented to the judge that Post had confessed to sole involvement in Vantz’s death. – AP

• Royal cabinet Queen Elizabeth II is to attend a British cabinet meeting today, the first such visit in more than a century. Historically, monarchs used to chair cabinet meetings but the last one to exercise their right to attend was Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth’s great-great grandmother, who died in 1901. The 86-year-old sovereign is going to the prime minister’s Downing Street residence to receive a diamond jubilee gift from the cabinet, marking her 60 years on the throne.She will also sit in on their meeting as an observer. – AFP

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ABOVE: Police officers comfort one another outside a funeral service for six-year-old Noah Pozner yesterday in Fairfield, Conneticut. INSET: Veronique Pozner waves to the assembled media as she leaves after a funeral service for her son Noah Pozner.

Grieving families say goodbye Heart-rending funerals have been held for two six-year-old boys, as America begins to farewell the 20 children slain in a school shooting that has sparked calls for new gun laws. The first burials, held under raw, wet skies, were of a pair of boys who were among those shot in Sandy Hook Elementary School, in Newtown, Connecticut over the weekend. Tomorrow, the first of the girls, also aged six, will be laid to rest. The gunman slaughtered 20 children aged between six and seven, six adults working at the school and his own mother, before turning one of his arsenal of high-powered firearms on himself. “You see little coffins and your heart has to ache,” said state governor Dannel Malloy. The family of six-year-old Jack Pinto gathered at a funeral home in a century-old building in the centre of the Connecticut town. Some 20 children of different ages came to bid him farewell. Jack Wellman, an eighth-

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• Car bomb kills 17 A car bomb exploded in a crowded market in Pakistan’s troubled northwest tribal region near the Afghan border Monday, killing 17 people and wounding more than 40 others, officials said.The bomb went off near the women’s waiting area of a bus stop close to the office of one of the Khyber tribal area’s top political officials, said Hidayat Khan, a local government official. It was unclear if the office was the target, he added. – AP

• Dog that ate Xmas It could have been “lights out” for a dog that swallowed a row of Christmas fairy lights if a team of British vets had not performed life-saving surgery on him. Charlie, a sevenyear-old crossbreed dog from Southampton, was saved by veterinary charity PDSA. –PA

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community where the 20-yearold killer lived with his well-off mother, the start of funerals did nothing to heal wounds. But the crime, in which the shooter carried a high-powered, military style rifle and two handguns, may have spurred change in the political landscape regarding rules on weapons ownership. The Senate held a moment’s silence in Washington, as several Democratic lawmakers who had previously opposed gun control changed their stance. Late Sunday, President Barack Obama joined a vigil in Newtown and pledged to work for an end to mass shootings, which have now become a regular event in the United States – with half-adozen massacres since Obama took office. “These tragedies must end,” Obama said, appearing to commit himself to a push for reform in his second White House term, possibly by urging the restoration of a federal ban on assault weapons like the one used in Newtown. – AFP

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grader who helped coach Jack in wrestling, said team-mates placed their sports medals in his coffin. “He was an excellent kid,” Wellman said. Another well-wisher was overwhelmed. “I just cannot describe it, it was sad. The message was just comforting,” she said. “Our hearts are heavy.” All schools in this prosperous and picturesque town north-east of New York City are shut until at least tomorrow and the bloodspattered primary school itself was to remain a closed crime scene indefinitely, authorities said. “Healing is still going on,” Newtown police Lieutenant George Sinko said. In the nearby town of Ridgefield, reports of a suspicious person prompted the brief lockdown and deployment of police on Monday at schools, in a sign of the jitters in the United States in the wake of the killings. For Newtown, a quiet suburban

The Vatican’s newspaper has criticised laws on gay marriage as an attempt at a communistlike “utopia”, a day after tens of thousands of demonstrators turned out in France to support homosexual unions. In a scathing front-page editorial, the official Osservatore Romano daily said gay couples were in “a different reality” from heterosexual couples. The paper took issue with a decision by French Catholic weekly Temoignage Chretien to offer its support for a controversial proposal to allow gay marriage in France, which is due to go before parliament next year. –AFP

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The New Zealand’s government’s margin-of-error target to meet an operating surplus by 2015 has put spending on its biggest programmes under the gun, according to Finance Minister Bill English. The government plans to keep its spending programme in check as the deteriorating global economy puts its budget surplus at risk, singling out “long-term drivers of costs in areas

such as welfare, health, education and law and order,” according to the English’s budget policy statement. “The forecast surplus of $66 million is not large,” English told a media briefing in Wellington. “The need for control does not expire once we get into surplus.” The budget policy statement spending priority will be given to health and education in the 2013 budget, with other departments and agencies expected to stay within existing baselines.

“We’re not willing to get to surplus at any cost to the economy, because we’re already on a pretty solid rate of fiscal consolidation,” English said. “We will continue with expenditure constraint.” The Treasury is forecasting social assistance grants, including benefits and pensions, rising to $24.31 billion in 2017 from $21.16 billion in 2012. Of that, pensions will rise to $12.69 billion by 2017 from $9.58 billion while family tax credit, and benefits will remain relatively flat over the forecast horizon. Total health spending is forecast to

rise to $13.71 billion by 2017 from $13.65 billion in 2012, education is expected to increase to $13.35 billion from $12.41 billion, and law and order costs are forecast to rise to $3.75 billion from $3.59 billion over the projected horizon. The government has imposed zero budgets in recent years as it keeps a lid on spending and prevent its debt levels from ballooning after the global financial crisis in 2008. English will unveil spending plans for its future investment fund at next

year’s budget, which is expected to take $5 billion to $7 billion raised from its sell down of stakes in state-owned enterprises and use it for new capital investment. The government will also use the next budget to support and extend its business growth agenda to assist businesses become internationally competitive. The 2013 budget will also show what actions the government is taking to achieve its 10 policy targets as part of the better public services programme. – APNZ

Investors to get 85% Estimated quake bill hits $13b of Credit SaILS money By Adam Bennett

By Jamie Gray Investors in failed investment product Credit SaILS will get 85 per cent of their money back after the Commerce Commission reached a settlement with the five companies behind it, including brokers Forsyth Barr, who promoted it. As part of the settlement, the companies agreed to create a settlement fund of $60 million to be distributed to investors who lost money when Credit SaILS failed in 2008. The companies involved in establishing the fund were Forsyth Barr, Forsyth Barr Group, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Credit Sail and Calyon Hong Kong. The commission’s investigation included liaison with the Financial Markets Authority, which had agreed not to take action against the companies in light of the settlement. Credit SaILS were sophisticated debt securities marketed and sold to the New Zealand public in 2006 with the prospect of 8.5 per cent interest income and capital protection. A total of $91.5m was raised through the offer but Credit SaILS failed in 2008 and the notes are now virtually worthless. The estimated total loss for those eligible for a share of the settlement fund was around $70m. The commission reached the view that Credit SaILS was marketed and sold in a way likely to have breached the Fair Trading Act but that it would not prosecute. It said representations that Credit SaILS were “capital protected” were misleading and deceptive. Credit SaILS were highly complex and

unsuitable for the average investor, “and the companies who marketed and sold Credit SaILS ought to have known that the product was unsuitable for the average investor”. The companies have not admitted liability and do not accept the commission’s views on these matters, it said. “In our view there were sufficient grounds to file legal proceedings under the Fair Trading Act against the companies who promoted and sold Credit SaILS,” the commission said. “While the commission could have issued proceedings, those proceedings would likely have been lengthy, costly and with no absolute certainty of a successful outcome,” commission chairman Mark Berry said. “We believe that a settlement fund of $60m, available to investors from March next year, is an excellent outcome,” he said in a statement. The settlement was expected to restore eligible investors to around 85 per cent of their original investment in Credit SaILS. More than 3000 investors bought Credit SaILS. Most were retail investors with a limited understanding of complex financial products like Credit SaILS. The commission said “a significant number” of investors in the product are now over 70 years of age. Under this settlement, investors will now receive about $850 for every $1000 they invested. Without the settlement, investors could expect to get about $20 from their $1000. “It is crucial in relation to complex financial products that investors are provided with accurate information, particularly about the risks of a product,” Berry said. – APNZ

The Government’s anticipated final bill for the Canterbury Earthquakes has risen again, topping the $13 billion mark in today’s Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update (Hyefu) and finance Minister Bill English acknowledges it remains a risk to the Government’s target of returning to surplus by 201415. But while it is not expected to increase the overall long-term cost, the bill to the taxpayer for the AMI Insurance bailout has been far higher than expected over the last year. Treasury Secretary Gabriel Makhlouf said official estimates of the total quake damage had been revised upward from $20 billion to $25b but total capital costs “may be around $30 billion”. The latest estimate for the Crown’s share of the rebuild was now $13.1b, an increase of just over $100 million from the May Budget. However, the Hyefu documents warn: “There remains a significant risk that the final cost to the Crown will exceed the $13.1 billion cost included in these forecasts.” With the $5.5b Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Fund now fully allocated, “new policy decisions, or increases in costs above the estimation contingency that are not managed within existing budget allowances, will adversely affect the Crown’s fiscal position”. Actual net earthquake expenses during the 2012 year, at $1.9b, were more than $500m higher than forecast in the Budget. That was mainly due to higher than anticipated spending on local infrastructure but also significantly higher costs for the Southern Response package, as the AMI earthquake claims

liabilities held by the Crown are now called. Uncertainty over the eventual cost of those claims is listed as a “changed” but “unquantified” fiscal risk. Finance Minister Bill English said “anything to do with the Christchurch Earthquake” represented a risk to the Government’s target of returning to

surplus by 2014-15. “We’ll go through the cycle of reestimating those in the run-up to next year’s Budget.”. Mr English also said at least some of the increase in the total capital cost of the quakes to $30b was “likely to flow through to the Government books”. – APNZ

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hen Christmas Day is over, if turkey’s your main meat of choice, inevitably there’ll be leftovers. After a couple of meals of cold turkey and salad, the remains of Christmas Day’s dinner starts to look a little less appetising. The cost of the big bird, however, means that the ‘waste not, want not’ mentality kicks in and you’re loath to toss out what’s still in the fridge. Try a few of these options for making a new meal out of Christmas fare.

Turkey and rice bake

6 slices bacon 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4C sliced onion 2 cups cooked rice 500g frozen chopped spinach or broccoli, cooked and drained 2T chopped red peppers 1/4 t salt 450g can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1/2 C sour cream turkey slices 1/2C fine dry bread crumbs 1T melted butter

• Cook bacon until crisp. • Drain on paper towels then crumble. • In 2 tablespoons of the drippings in the same pan cook onion and celery until just tender. Combine the rice, bacon, onion, celery, spinach, red pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. • Combine the soup and sour cream then stir half of it into the rice and vegetable mixture. • Spoon mixture into a lightly greased baking dish. • Arrange turkey slices over rice and vegetable mixture. • Spoon remaining soup and sour cream mixture over turkey. • Toss bread crumbs with butter and sprinkle around edge of casserole. • Bake in a preheated 180°C oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until hot and browned around the edge.

Curried turkey salad

1/4 C mayonnaise

2 T chutney 3 to 4 t curry powder, to taste A little cream 1/4 C celery, chopped 1/3C chopped dried cranberries or raisins 1 T chopped green onion 2 T chopped nuts, optional 1 1/2 C diced turkey

• Combine mayonnaise and chutney in a small bowl, adding curry powder to your taste. • Stir in a little cream to moisten. • In a larger bowl, combine celery, chopped dried cranberries, green onion, nuts and turkey. • Stir in the curried mayonnaise, adding a little more cream if needed to moisten more.

Turkey macaroni casserole

2C uncooked macaroni 1/4 C butter 1 1/2C chopped celery 1/2 C chopped green bell pepper 1/2C chopped onion 2 x 450g cans condensed cream of chicken soup 2/3 C milk 2 C shredded Cheddar cheese 2 C cooked chopped turkey 1 T chopped capers 1/2 t salt 1/4 t ground nutmeg

• Cook and drain macaroni. • Melt butter over medium-low heat. • Add celery, green pepper, and onion; cook until tender. • Blend in soup, milk, and shredded cheese. • Cook, stirring, until cheese is melted. • Combine cheese mixture with macaroni, capers turkey, salt, and nutmeg. • Transfer to a buttered baking dish. • Bake at 180°C for 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

Spicy rice and turkey with chorizo

1 C long-grain white rice 1 T olive oil 125g Spanish chorizo sliced 1 1/2 C shredded roasted turkey 1 C frozen peas

1/4 C dry white wine 4 scallions, thinly sliced 2 tomatoes, chopped salt and black pepper

• Cook the rice. • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. • Add the chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. • Add the turkey, peas, and wine to the pan and simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes. • Stir in the scallions, tomatoes, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute. • Add the rice and toss to combine.

Turkey and cranberry pizza

200g hummus 2 large pre-made pizza bases 300g bottle cranberry sauce 150g brie 2C left over turkey

• Spread pre-made pizza bases with hummus. • Drizzle over cranberry sauce. • Top with slices of brie and turkey. • Bake at 220°C for 10-15 minutes until the pizza is piping hot.

Turkey and bacon pie 1 piecrust, pre-made or make your own 1 250g cream cheese – cubed cooked turkey to fill crust halfway. 3-5 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled 1/2 cup heavy cream 5 eggs Two pinches of flaked chilli 1 cup grated cheddar cheese salt and pepper to taste • Brush piecrust with melted butter, then spread cubed cream cheese over crust. • Placed cut up turkey and bacon in crust. • Beat eggs and cream then add the chilis, and a little salt and pepper. • Pour over turkey. • Top with the grated cheese. • Bake 200°C for 10 minutes 20 minutes 180°C or until egg has set.

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ARIES (Mar 21st Apr 20th) Last week Uranus stirred up your thinking and intellectual drive. This week it can work wonders in giving you the extra confidence to go for it on the social or romantic fronts. Its combination with Venus is exceptionally zesty and any self-doubts that have come up will fade. The emphasis is on just going for it. It could lead to some fab encounters.

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TAURUS (Apr 21st May 21st) The Sun and Mars are combining brilliantly. This can give you a buzz of anticipation and may even see you want to be a little more risk-taking. A Pisces Moon also encourages a very upbeat atmosphere. However, the biggest surprise can come from contact you receive from someone from your past. This may even set your pulse racing Taurus.

GEMINI (May 22nd Jun 21st) The side of you that can jump from group to group or party to party with consummate ease can really sparkle today. In fact, staying in one place or visiting your usual haunts could be way less exciting. The more mental and social interaction you have, the chances are the happier you are going to be. It’s not a day for staying low-key Gemini.

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CANCER (Jun 22nd - Jul 23rd) Do something to stimulate your senses today. This could be a deliciously long, hot soak in the bath or escaping into a great novel or film. On the professional front things can move quickly and surprisingly. Someone may make an offer completely unexpectedly or you may use your initiative to make something important happen.

LEO (Jul 24th - Aug 23rd) Venus has escaped the confusing and cloying clutches of Neptune, which made things potentially blurry earlier this week. Now she forges a really excellent angle with the impetuous influence of Uranus. Use this to push yourself outside your comfort zone. Don’t be quick to prejudge the potential of any party or gathering. Just take it on face value.

VIRGO (Aug 24th Sep 23rd) The Moon can boost your listening skills today so why not let it help you? This may mean calming your mind and creating the space and availability for others to attune to you, but it could prove really worthwhile. Someone may also give you some really insightful advice about how to manage the upcoming family get-togethers that loom.

Want to hear something you didn’t already know? Christmas and New Year’s Eve is a bad time for singles. Will you be sitting at the table on Christmas Day, fork in hand ready to tuck into the turkey, when your attention is taken away from the delicious feast by Great Aunt Gladys asking, “Do you have a boyfriend, dear?” Or are you dreading the stroke of midnight when closing your eyes and puckering your lips, you find nobody puckering them back at you? The experts have also thought about this. Their advice: be prepared for the questions and stick together. According to results from a survey by dating site RSVP 66 per cent of Australian singles are happy being unattached but this time of year can be tricky. RSVP relationship expert and psychologist John Aiken says with the holidays comes concentrated family time and social events. “The focus is on personal relation-

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LIBRA (Sep 24th Oct 23rd) Uranus has been such an up and down influence for you the last few years but for the rest of this week it brings a lovely blast of stunning stimulation. All this is heading in your direction - that is, of course, if you want to rouse yourself to really go for it. Will you? Well, of course it’s your choice Libra, but I sense a hint of excitement. Do it.

SCORPIO (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) Your enterprising streak could see you snaffle an unusual gift for someone in the rest of this week, and it may not cost you a fortune. Your sixth sense about what they would really like can come into its own. With festivities racing up, work may not be at the forefront of your thinking, but do stay alert. Something brilliant can yet emerge.

ships and what has been happening in your life over the last 12 months,” he says. “For singles looking for a relationship, this can be confronting. “‘Are you seeing anybody?’ This is a question relatives and friends often ask at large gatherings over Christmas and New Year.” So here are some tips to help you get through what should be a fun time but often isn’t: • Be positive and response-ready – if your relationship status is a sensitive point, be prepared with a response. • Remind yourself of your 2012 achievements – taking the time to think about these will give you a well-deserved confidence boost. • Set some 2013 personal goals – have a think about your hopes and dreams for 2013 and get proactive. • Take care of yourself – Christmas is stressful for most people, so it is important to take care of yourself during the holiday season. – AAP

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) Continue to shock and awe with the full range of your zesty personality. You are unlikely to be short of it and this can draw people magnetically towards you. Yet your independent streak can also see you happy not to get too bogged down in set plans. If things ebb and flow before the week is out, you are more likely to embrace rather than rue this.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22nd - Jan 20th) Sometimes the things that amaze us the most are those that happen when least expected. Of course now I have told you this you may start to think about what it may be that could emerge as if from nowhere for you. I get it, but it is unlikely to be anything I suggest or the first thing that grabs you. Intriguing? Absolutely!

AQUARIUS (Jan 21st - Feb 19th) The most exuberant, friendly and even zany side of your nature can really come to the fore, and you can find that plenty of people are keen to spend time in your company. In fact, through to the end of the week there can be lots of amazing developments. If you are innovative, as Aquarius people often are, your unique ideas can see you do really well.

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PISCES (Feb 20th Mar 20th) The Moon is in your sign but will square the planets gathered in your sector of responsibilities and obligations. Although you can make fine progress professionally, you may have to offset any tendency you have to take things to heart or be over-sensitive. Accept that a few compromises will be needed along the way and you’ll be fine.

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WEB ID AU27964 EASTSIDE 6 Kerr Street The time is right to purchase this well built three bedroom family home. Separate lounge, dining, kitchen area. Jenny Jenny Gray Gray Brand new Metro Eco log burner and heat pump. Good Mobile garage sheds, Mobileand 0274 0274 522 522 888 888 even a hobby room. jennyg@propertybrokers.co.nz jennyg@propertybrokers.co.nz Deadline Sale closing 18th December.

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Tuesday, December 25

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Rodger Mark Williams Letham

Everyone Welcome

7:00pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

You and your family are welcome to join us to celebrate the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Ven. Jacqui Paterson Ph 307 1136

Enjoy a great day out and be part of the festive spirit on-course this Friday.

For faults, please call your retailer.

Sunday, December 23

Speaker - Pastor David Jensen

All Welcome

Lucky Punter competition.

We welcome you to our services.

9.30am Christmas Day Service

Christmas Day

Punters Club operating.

Ashburton, Tinwald, Rakaia, Methven

Christmas Day, December 25

Refreshments available at both of these services

Members - please bring your tickets and vouchers.

Catholic Church Masses

Christmas Day 9:30am

Ph 308 5409 website www.ashburtonbaptist.co.nz

Couplandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pie eating competition.

Holy Name

Christmas Eve 6pm Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Celebration 8pm Greenstreet Christmas Eve Service 11:15pm St Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Candlelight Service

St Stephens Anglican Church

Free entry to course and racebook

Live band.

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warmly welcome you to celebrate Christmas and the birth of Jesus with us.

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Please consider this your personal invitation to visit Victory Baptist Church, a friendly, family church.

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WEB ID AU26659 E de Street bedroom unit. Sunny open , kitchen with plenty of ngle garage with internal at pump and eco friendly log on aNEW neatLISTING and tidy section. ated and double glazed over Rateable Value $250,000. DREAM HOME ASIAN, new 24 years,

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OPEN HOME MARRIAGE MATCHMAKERS WEB ID AU26875 Angus Haugh $279,000 WESTSIDE TENDER TENDER The ideal meeting place for FOR SALE FOR SALE 89 Walker Street Happy 12th Birthday. genuine males with love to Attractive three bedroom home with VIEW Saturday 13 Oct 11.00 - 11.45am a woman uniqueshare character. who Has to beseek seen. Located TENDER closes Friday 2nd November Have a wonderful day. within who the avenues. Seperate kitchen, 2012 at 4.00pm wants to love a man for 3 seperate dining plus large sunny lounge. Lots of love Mum, Dad, who he is, not what he has. Master with en suite. Double garage attached. Set in established gardens with desire Sincere women who Magdalene, Millicent Standing Grass and Lucerne. lovely indoor/outdoor living. Just a casual 2 Young one safe special partner useMurray stroll into town. 0274 340 942 and Fletcher. Web ID: 2249289 Peavine for Hay and Silage. an authentic marriage03 307 9187 new carpet and drapes, upgraded Partly upgraded including aluminium bedrooms plus potential of an upgrading for which you can enjoy the Mid Canterbury Real Estate Ltd8494 (A member of the First National Group) Licensed Agent (REAA 2008) 03 308 6629 03 308 8494 03 308 6629 03 308 Mobilelong 027 Mobile 0274 333 436 of this splendid property. This 442 2281 Mobile Adams 0274 333 436 joinery footwear. agency. 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PUBLIC NOTICES Sale of Liquor Act 1989

Public Notice

Peter William Walker and Marilyn Jean Walker, t/a Walker Foodmarket Ltd, Owner/Operators, has made application to the District Licensing Agency at Ashburton for the renewal of an Off Licence in respect of the premises situated at 2 Bridge Street, Ashburton and known as Netherby Four Square Supermarket. The general nature of the business conducted (or to be conducted) under the licence is- Supermarket. The days on which and the hours during which liquor is (or is intended to be) sold under the licence are: Monday to Friday: 5.00am to 10.30pm Saturday: 6.00am to 10.30pm Sunday: 7.00am to 10.30pm The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Agency at 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton. Any person who is entitled to object and who wished to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 10 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with: The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Agency P O Box 94 ASHBURTON 7740 This is the first publication of this notice.

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This role is for a fully qualified automotive electrician or air-conditioning expert. The ideal candidate will be motivated, hard working and have a good sense of humour.

â&#x20AC;˘ Good knowledge of crop protection and fertiliser use â&#x20AC;˘ The ability to promote our services to existing clients â&#x20AC;˘ Work independently as well as in a team environment â&#x20AC;˘ Be outgoing with a good sense of humour

New Zealand citizenship and a clean full drivers licence is required. Full time Monday to Friday and some on-call work. Remuneration package will be discussed upon application. Please send C.V and cover letter to: P O Box 143, Ashburton 7740 Or Call Stephen: P: 03 307 2236 M: 027 307 2236

An opportunity has arisen for a full time enthusiastic person to join our hard working team here at Mainfreight Ashburton.

We are seeking an Agronomist to join our company.

This is a thriving new business you will be working for and offers a variety of interesting work in and out of the workshop.

Duties include loading / unloading trucks, depot work and local deliveries. We are looking for someone who is competent on a Forklift, has experience in the freight industry, a positive attitude, and friendly disposition, is conscientious and enjoys being part of a team.

The successful candidate needs the following characteristics:

In return we offer a competitive package including a company vehicle among other benefits. Applicants for this position should have New Zealand Residency or a valid New Zealand work permit.

To promote your business in any of the Ashburton Guardian products, call me now ASHLEIGH FRASER

ADVERTISING CONSULTANT

First & Last Dairy Shop

127 Archibald St, Tinwald, Ashburton 7700

Relief Milker Wanted through summer period. Ten minutes from Ashburton.

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021 892 425

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03 307 7975 03 307 7980 ashleigh.f@theguardian.co.nz Level 3, 161 Burnett Street Ashburton

Safer Ashburton District works in partnership with the Ashburton Youth Health Trust to employ and manage a person who will coordinate and be responsible for the day to day running of the Youth Health Centre. â&#x20AC;˘ Are you passionate about improving health, wellbeing and social outcomes for youth? â&#x20AC;˘ Do you have experience in working with, and along side, youth? â&#x20AC;˘ Do you have experience in service coordination? â&#x20AC;˘ Are you a skilled communicator with excellent relationship management? â&#x20AC;˘ Do you have excellent organisational and time management skills? â&#x20AC;˘ Do you have a knowledge of and commitment to strength based processes?

We will consider applicationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with any licence class but would look favourably at someone who holds a DG endorsement.

Please apply to: David Molloy david@molloyag.co.nz (03) 302-8098

We are looking for a self-motivated, honest and reliable sales assistant with a can-do and down-to-earth attitude in our small busy shop. If this sounds like you, please come and fill out an application form.

Due to our current staff member moving on to a new position with VSA in Cambodia we are now looking to employ a new coordinator to oversee this very successful venture.

Contact Ross Butler â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 027-751-1800

Applications closing 24th Dec 2012

Smiley Staff Wanted!

Youth Health Centre Coordinator

Mainfreight Ashburton

If you can answer yes to these questions we would love to hear from you. Your role would be to develop, promote and coordinate the service along with developing interagency collaboration and partnerships to achieve better health outcomes for youth. This position also involves a high degree of hands on work with young people across our district. This position is for 20 hours per week and is based in Ashburton For further information and an application pack please contact Mary Bailey at Safer Ashburton. Applications close Friday February 8th at 4:00pm We offer a collegial, family friendly and flexible work environment.

Phone Brent 027 2019 102 We are a large, modern, family-owned seed processing and storage company, based in the heart of Ashburton.

NIGHT SHIFT MANAGER/SUPERVISOR

A S H B U R TO N D I S T R I C T C O U N C I L

NOTICEBOARD

We are looking for a motivated Night Shift Supervisor/Manager to help facilitate the smooth running of our night shift production. This is a full time position with regular overtime offered.

19 December 2012

CHRISTmAS/NEW yEAR REFUSE & RECyCLINg

HOLIDAy SERvICES & CHRISTmAS HOURS

Kerbside Collection Of Refuse And Recyclables And Resource Recovery Parks Closure

During the Christmas and New Year period there will be some disruptions to Ashburton District Council services. We wish everyone a happy Christmas and New Year.

The Ashburton Resource Recovery Park will be closed on Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th December 2012 and Tuesday 1st January 2013.

Council Office Hours

The Methven Greenwaste and Inorganic Materials drop off facility will be closed Wednesday 26th December 2012. Kerbside refuse and recyclables programmed for collection on Tuesday 25th December 2012 and Tuesday 1st January 2013 in Netherby and Hampstead will be collected on Monday 24th December 2012 and Monday 31st January 2013 respectively. Kerbside refuse and recyclables programmed for collection on Wednesday 26th December 2012 and Wednesday 2nd January 2013 in Allenton (bounded by River Terrace, Farm Road, West Street, River side of Harrison Street and the mountain side of Tinwald) will be collected on Thursday 27th December 2012 and Thursday 3rd January 2013 respectively. There are no changes to any other collections. Please ensure all rubbish and recycling is placed at kerbside by 7.30am on collection day. R ROUSE Operations manager

WATER RESTRICTIONS Ashburton District Water Supplies - Water Restrictions The District Council wishes to advise consumers on council operated schemes, that in accordance with the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Water Restriction Management policy, a Level 1 - Alternate Days Hosing restriction as detailed below shall be in place effective from 19 December 2012.

Level 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Alternate Days Hosing Scheme

Restriction

Permitted Activities

Ashburton Hakatere Lake Hood methven Rakaia

â&#x20AC;˘ Even numbered properties may hose on even dates

â&#x20AC;˘ Any activity requiring water from a hose connected to the scheme supply â&#x20AC;˘ Operation of microspray irrigation systems. â&#x20AC;˘ Operation of automatic irrigation systems.

Chertsey

Fairton

Hinds

mayfield

mount Somers

â&#x20AC;˘ Odd numbered properties may hose on odd dates

â&#x20AC;˘ Properties located on the south-east side of Maldon Street may hose on even dates â&#x20AC;˘ Properties located on the north-west side of Maldon Street may hose on odd dates â&#x20AC;˘ Properties which have frontage to Waymouth Street or Deans Street may hose on even dates â&#x20AC;˘ Properties which do not have frontage to Waymouth Street or Deans Street may hose on odd dates. â&#x20AC;˘ Properties located on the south-east side of the SIMT Railway may hose on even dates â&#x20AC;˘ Properties located on the north-west side of the SIMT Railway may hose on odd dates â&#x20AC;˘ Properties located on the south-east side of Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road may hose on even dates â&#x20AC;˘ Properties located on the north-west side of Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road may hose on odd dates â&#x20AC;˘ Properties which have frontage to Pattons Road may hose on even dates â&#x20AC;˘ Properties which do not have frontage to Pattons Road may hose on odd dates

NOTE: Hosing is not permitted at any time on the Dromore and Winchmore water supplies and the methven Springfield and montalto piped stockwater schemes. R S ROUSE Operations manager

After Hours Service Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 24 hour call service will operate throughout the holiday period. Just call 03 307 7700 and your call will be relayed to the appropriate staff. Ashburton Public Library Holiday Hours The Ashburton Public Library hours over the holiday period are as follows: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

24 December 25 December 26 December 27 December 28 December 29 December 30 December 31 December 1 January 2 January 3 January

10:00 am to 5:00 pm Closed Closed 10:00 am to 5:00 pm 10:00 am to 5:00 pm 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Closed Closed Normal hours resume

â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of the seed industry would be an advantage (but not necessary as full training will be given) â&#x20AC;˘ Accuracy with figures and recording â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work with minimal supervision â&#x20AC;˘ Tidy appearance, must be physically fit and reliable Applications for both positions close Friday 11th January 2013 For more information on the position please contact: Roydon Leath â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Operations manager To apply, please forward a copy of your CV and references to:

South Island Seed Dressing & Storage Co Ltd P O Box 404 Ashburton 7740 Or email: roydon@siseed.co.nz

Senior CuStomer ServiCe offiCer

â&#x20AC;˘ Variation No.4 (relating to existing activities at the Ashburton Aerodrome) â&#x20AC;˘ Omitted submission from G & E Brake regarding the management of wastewater at Lake Clearwater

We are looking for a customer focused and motivated individual to join our team in Ashburton as a Senior Customer Service Officer. A friendly, outgoing and mature personality with an eye for detail and a high standard of personal presentation is required to assist the branch achieve itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goals by acting as a role model for the rest of the team. We are offering the opportunity to join our organisation at a very exciting time, we are experiencing significant growth and have just become New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest Bank. Working in a great team environment, competitive remuneration as well as additional benefits, are all part of the package we offer. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are essential and will be our primary focus in assessing your application.

The plan as amended by decisions as well as the decisions themselves are available on the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.ashburtondc.govt.nz Copies may also be inspected during normal office hours at the following places: â&#x20AC;˘ Council Offices, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton â&#x20AC;˘ Ashburton Library, 180 Havelock Street, Ashburton â&#x20AC;˘ Mobil Service Station, Rakaia â&#x20AC;˘ Methven i-Site Visitor Centre Floodable Area maps are also now available for public viewing. There has been no change to the decision on Floodable Areas or the maps; the omission of the maps from the first notification of decisions was an administrative error. Dated this 19th day of December 2012 J DONALDSON Environmental Services manager

STOCKWATER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; RACE mAinTEnAnCE Council wishes to remind stockwater customers that races are to be kept clean with water flowing at all times. Throughout the year, Council water rangers closely monitor the standard of race maintenance in the network. Please attend to any requests from ranger staff to clean races in a timely way. By-law Enforcement Notices may be issued for races that do not comply maintenance requirements of the Stockwater Bylaw.

Key Requirements of the role: â&#x20AC;˘ Contribute to the growth of the organisation through the accurate and timely processing of transactions â&#x20AC;˘ Provide high quality customer service â&#x20AC;˘ Promotion and sale of the products and services we offer â&#x20AC;˘ Daily balancing requirements You will be computer literate, possess excellent communication skills and enjoy dealing with customer service enquires â&#x20AC;&#x201C; always willing to go the extra distance to make a difference for our customers. Previous banking experience would be a plus. If you are ready to play this very important part in our exciting journey ahead, please apply by forwarding your Cover Letter and CV to Edward Wotherspoon at edward.wotherspoon@heartland.co.nz â&#x20AC;&#x201C; applications close 18 January 2013

BuSineSSâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; |â&#x20AC;&#x201A; rurALâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; |â&#x20AC;&#x201A; fAmiLieS Investments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LendIng â&#x20AC;&#x201C; WorkIng CapItaL LIvestoCk & seasonaL FInanCe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Home & veHICLe Loans â&#x20AC;&#x201C; InsuranCe

The responsibility for maintenance is as follows-: â&#x20AC;˘ For â&#x20AC;&#x153;localâ&#x20AC;? stockwater races on private property or on the property road frontage, these are responsibility of the relevant property owner. â&#x20AC;˘ For â&#x20AC;&#x153;mainâ&#x20AC;? stockwater races and road crossings, these are the responsibility of Council.

We are a large, modern, family-owned seed processing and storage company, based in the heart of Ashburton. Due to expansion, we have the following position available:

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER We require a Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team for a fixed term contract, which may lead to full time employment, with regular overtime offered. The position entails maintenance and also new fabrication.

Draft mayfield village Plan: Our community, our future

The successful applicant will have:

The draft Mayfield Village Plan: Our community, our future is now available for community feedback and we want to hear from you.

â&#x20AC;˘ Accuracy with figures and recording â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work with minimal supervision â&#x20AC;˘ Tidy appearance, must be physically fit and reliable

Two workshops were held with the Mayfield community to develop the plan. These workshops helped to confirm the goals Mayfield has for the future and the specific actions of how Mayfield will achieve those goals.

Applications close Friday 11th January 2013

We wish to invite you to give us feedback on the draft Mayfield Village Plan.

Submissions on the Plan close at 5pm on 1 February 2013

The successful applicants will have:

Notice is hereby given that the Council has made its decisions on submissions to the Ashburton Proposed District Plan in respect of the following matters:

DRAFT PLAN

For any further information please contact the Community Planning Team on 03 307 7700 or email communityplanning@adc.govt.nz

NIGHT SHIFT MACHINISTS We also require motivated Night Shift Machinists to help facilitate the smooth running of our night shift production. These are seasonal positions typically for six months with regular overtime offered, but could lead to full time employment.

ASHBURTON NOTIFIED DISTRICT PLAN

If in doubt as to the status of a race on your property please contact Council Customer Services on 307 7700.

Copies of the plan and submission forms are available at the Mayfield Udder Dairy, Ashburton District Council Offices, 5 Baring Square West and from councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

â&#x20AC;˘ Good knowledge of the seed industry preferably in the seed processing sector â&#x20AC;˘ Strong leadership ability â&#x20AC;˘ Accuracy with figures and recording â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work with and manage a small but dedicated team â&#x20AC;˘ Tidy appearance, must be physically fit and reliable

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The Rakaia Resource Recovery Park will be closed on Wednesday 26th December.

The Council Office will be closed at 5pm on Friday 21 December 2012 and normal office hours will resume on Thursday 3 January 2012.

The successful applicant will have:

For more information on the position please contact: Brent Clarke â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Director

5 Baring Square West, P O Box 94, Ashburton 7740 Ph 307 7700 Fax 308 1836 www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

To apply, please forward a copy of your CV and references to:

South Island Seed Dressing & Storage Co Ltd P O Box 404 Ashburton 7740 Or email: brent@siseed.co.nz

ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Check out tomorrow’s Central Features Ltd paper for Press the latest news

The destination for jobs - Over 30 jobs every week The meeting place for Ashburton District employers and employees

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To place an ad, call 307-7900 or classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

Hardware Assistant Manager We are currently looking to employ an Assistant Manager for ITM Building Supplies. This person will have the ability to allocate work on a day to day basis when the Manager is absent and form a close working relationship with him at other times. A background in building supplies would be a prerequisite for the position.

Duty Managers Hotel Ashburton

It’s the busy season and we have vacancies for Duty Managers looking for work in a nice environment.

Timber Manager

Successful applicants must have a current Bar Managers Certificate, be efficient, and have a positive manner and good communications skills.

Due to our current Timber Manager retiring, we are looking to employ a person as overall Timber Manager. Duties will include, purchasing wet and dry timbers, allocation of stock for prenail and customer orders, dealing on a daily basis with customers.

The successful applicant will need to enjoy working in a close team. If you are looking for a change and would like to work as part of our hospitality team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Please apply in writing with CV and referees to: email rdn@hotelash.co.nz

Full Time

Quick Crossword

We are looking for someone who displays excellence in the following areas:

Allan McCormick Helmack ITM 92 Dobson Street ASHBURTON

The Directors Kilworth Financial Ltd PO Box 5 Ashburton Or email ashburton@kilworths.co.nz Applications close Thursday 10th January 2013

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We are a well-established firm located in Ashburton and have a strong business focus and commitment to providing our clients with the best advice and service. Continued growth in our practice has resulted in the need to recruit a full time Legal Executive / Legal Secretary specialising in commercial and property Law.

Territory Manager

The successful applicant will need to enjoy working in a close team environment and be able to successfully lead and supervise our office team.

Animal Health/ Dairy Hygiene An experienced person is required to service existing and growing business within this region. You will be calling on dairy farmers and rural merchants. A good knowledge of dairy hygiene and farming practice will be important.

Applications close Friday December 21. Please apply in writing with CV and referees to:-

The successful applicant will have at least three years experience in this specialised field, highly developed written and oral communication skills, a flexible “can do” attitude, a proactive work ethic and a sound knowledge of Word and Excel. An attractive remuneration package and pleasant working conditions are offered. We will treat all enquiries in strictest confidence.

For further information please contact

Hugh Murdoch on 021 611 647.

The Staff Partner Argyle Welsh Finnigan PO Box 454 Ashburton 7740

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• An excellent telephone manner • Good administrative and organisational skills and a keen sense of initiative • Excellent work ethic and sound problem solving skills • Proven communication skills, both written and oral • A ‘people person’ who is a team player • Confident computer skills including MS Word and Excel

We have the above position available in our Frame and Truss division. The person required will have the ability to read plans and understand architectural drawings, allowing the material take offs to be checked. This person will be able to advance his or her career, with training provided by Mitek and ourselves in the role of Detailer.

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New Zealand Car of the Year The Automobile Association and the New Zealand Motoring Writers’ Guild have announced the winner of the prestigious New Zealand Car of the Year award, and the 10 vehicle class and safety award recipients. “It is essential that motorists have access to independent information to assist their decision making when buying new vehicles. The Best in Class awards recognise excellence in value for money, performance, handling, comfort, fit for purpose, style, economy, interior design and build quality. Motorists buying any one of these award winning vehicles can be assured they have chosen one of the very best vehicles currently on the market.” - Stella Stocks

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Luxury Car -BMW 5 Series “The 5-series redefines the benchmark in this sector with its top notch build quality, classic BMW lines and outstanding driving dynamics,” says Ms Stocks.

“The modern looks of the BMW 3-series gives it the road presence it deserves,” says Ms Stocks.

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‘tis the season . . . During the next few weeks many of us will be heading away, maybe for holiday road trips, maybe for a day out. So we thought we would get a few hints about holiday trips from someone who does a fair bit of travel at this time of year – a jolly good old friend of ours, Mr S. Claus. Santa Claus was very happy to share some advice with us, after all he’s been about for a while, and because he’s on a bit of a tight schedule with lots of stops he needs a few safety tricks up his sleeve. First of all Santa says he has to be well rested before he leaves. He makes sure he has a good night’s sleep before embarking on a long journey. Santa always has the sleigh serviced, so it’s not likely to break down. Occasionally Santa uses a buggy, and when he does he checks that the tyres are correctly inflated, it makes it easier for the reindeer and it’s more economic. Speaking of the reindeer Santa says they are a bit like the engine in a car, and he makes sure they are all OK before he sets off and also that he has plenty of fuel for them.

Along the way Santa and the reindeer have regular rest stops to avoid fatigue. During those breaks Santa and the reindeer take the chance to drink some of the water he always carries, that way they avoid dehydration and of course it’s also a chance for them to enjoy the treats kind children and their parents leave out for them. The jolly old chap says he and the reindeer really appreciate those goodies because on all trips it’s good to have something to nibble on along the way. Santa tells us he never speeds, he’s found its better to maintain a good steady pace, that way the trip is definitely safer, and far more comfortable. He also said that he reckons its better to be a little late than to be dead on time.

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We asked Santa if he has any special message he would like us to pass on and he said: “please tell all your readers that he hopes they have a happy and safe time over the festive season and in the New Year”, and he went on to say he wants people to enjoy some nice trips but he doesn’t want anyone to end up a statistic, he wants everyone to be able to enjoy all the presents he delivers.

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‘Linsanity’ powers Rockets to victory Jeremy Lin put together another signature performance at Madison Square Garden yesterday as the Houston Rockets defeated his former team, the Knicks, 109-96 in his first game back in New York. Lin, who took the basketball world by storm during last season’s “Linsanity,” scored 22 points and had eight assists as Houston handed the Knicks their first loss of the season at home. The sellout crowd at the Garden gave Lin a loud ovation during the pre-game introductions. “It was a lot of fun playing out there,” said Lin. “I think our team took a step in the right direction. “For me, it was great to be back and it was a lot of fun to play on that court again.” James Harden scored a team-high 28 points and grabbed 10 boards for the Rockets, who snapped a sevengame road losing streak. It was the second time this year the Rockets beat the Knicks, who were unable to keep pace yesterday. The Rockets outscored the Knicks 54-29 over the second and third quarters.

Chris Copeland notched a careerbest 29 points for the Knicks, who had a 12-game unbeaten streak at home dating back to last season. Copeland, who was starting in place of injured Carmelo Anthony, scored all of his points in the second half. Lin is one of the few Asian Americans in NBA history, and the first American of Taiwanese descent to play in the league. The talented point guard and Harvard University graduate parlayed his success last season with the Knicks into a generous free agent contract with Houston. The Los Angeles-born Lin averaged 2.6 points per game before joining New York, then exploded in the winter of 2012. Between February 4 and February 22, Lin averaged 23.9 points per game, sparking the “Linsanity” phenomenon. He became the toast of the basketball world, appearing on the cover of “Sports Illustrated” in consecutive weeks. The only other NBA players to do that are Dirk Nowitzki and Michael Jordan. Lin was named in Time magazine’s 2012 list of the “Top 100 Most

• Surgery for Rawiller High-profile jockey Nash Rawiller will have surgery after breaking his ankle in a mishap during a barrier trial session at Rosehill yesterday. The No.1 rider for leading trainer Gai Waterhouse, Rawiller is expected to be out of the saddle for at least six weeks. Rawiller was taken to Westmead Hospital after injuring his right ankle in the starting stalls before a trial for two-year-olds. “He’s got a broken ankle. He’s going to have some surgery in the next couple of days,” Rawiller’s wife Sarah said. “Hopefully it’s maybe six weeks out at this stage.” - AAP

Influential People in the World.” He was also the second-most Googled person of 2012, behind Whitney Houston, and his jersey was the second-highest selling in the NBA. The Knicks failed to match Lin’s contract offer from the Rockets for about $US25 million ($A23.80 million) over three years. Knicks star Anthony called the offer “ridiculous.” “It’s not up to me,” Anthony told Newsday. “It’s up to the organisation to say that they want to match that ridiculous contract.” New York could have matched the offer for Lin, but the team had other plans. They boasted an impressive 18-5 record heading into yesterday’s game, but that didn’t intimidate Lin, who apparently wanted to show management and Anthony that they had made a mistake by letting him go. The Rockets headed into Madison Square Garden with a respectable record of 11-12 but they have had a trying year. - AFP Right: Jeremy Lin drives past New York Knicks’ Raymond Felton in the third quarter of yesterday’s game.

• Frills for the Millions? A filly bought with a view to the traditional three-year-old races is on her way to a tilt at one of the world’s richest juvenile features. Frill Seeking lines up at Wyong on Thursday to try to confirm a place in the field for the $2 million Magic Millions on January 12 at the Gold Coast. The $200,000 race at Wyong has cemented itself as an important lead-up to the main event, helped by the 2010 win of Karuta Queen which went on to claim the big prize. Trainer Matthew Smith had a taste of what could be when Combat Kitty ran second to Karuta Queen at the Gold Coast but admitted Frill Seeking had surprised him with the way she has stood up to her early training. “I don’t think she’s really a two-year-old and everything she is doing she is doing herself,” - AAP Smith said. photo ap

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SCOREBOARD Results Basketball NBA results NBA results yesterday (home team in CAPS): ORLANDO MAGIC 102 Minnesota wolves 93 MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 80 Chicago Bulls 71 OKLAHOMA THUNDER 107 San An Spurs 93 PHOENIX SUNS 101 Sacramento Kings 90 NEW YORK 96 Houston Rockets 109 DETROIT PISTONS 76 L.A. Clippers 88

Cricket Australia v Sri Lanka Australia beat Sri Lanka by 137 runs in the first Test at Blundstone Arena yesterday. Scores: Australia 5(dec)-450 (M Hussey 115no, P Hughes 86; C Welegedara 3-130) and 9-278 (D Warner 68, M Clarke 57; C Welegedara 3-89, R Herath 5-95); Sri Lanka 336 (T Dilshan 147, A Mathews 75; P Siddle 5-54) and 255 (K Sangakkara 63, T Samaraweera 49; M Starc 5-63, P Siddle 4-50).

Cycling Mid Canterbury Social Wheelers 15th December and the day turned out not too bad for a 14km Out and Home Race. 17 riders faced the starter with the help of Harry Chatterton on reg along with Bruce Paterson. Many thanks again to Ruth Kirdy on turn duty, and Don Sutton on the clocking in of the times. In her first start 1st home Caitlin Titheridge in a very good ride of 32m 29s. 2nd Alan Cox (3.40m) 29m 09s. 3rd. Bruce Paterson

(3.40m) 29m 10s. 4th. Ethon Titheridge (Go) 34m 39s. 5th Drew Titheridge (Go) 34m 40s. 6th.Shona Proctor (11m) 23m 55s. 7th. Ross Proctor (11m) 23m 55s. 8th. Nigel Chatterton (11m0 23m 57s. 9th. Angela Cushnie (3.40m) 31m 24s. 10th. Ben Ross (14m) F/T. 21m 07s. 11th. Ross Templeton (13.10m) 2f/t. (21. 58s.) 12th. Marty Cuttle (13.10m) 3f/t. 21m 59s. 13th. Martin Hyde (12. 20m) 22m 57s. 14th. Ben Sutton (12.20m) 23m.00s. 15th. Robert Grice (12.30m) 23m 03s. 16th. Harry Chatterton (3.15m) 34m 41s. 17th. Sam Cullimore (14m) 25m 15s. Many thanks to all the rides who turned out for the last race before Xmas and hope to see you all back in the New Year. Bye for now.

Tinwald Velodrome 14th December and a very reasonable Friday’s night racing with 19 young Wizz Wheelers and 11 U17’s. Good numbers for this time of year with all the things that are on. The last Friday night of this year will be on the 21st Dec, so hope the weather holds out for a good night. Plastic Trainer Wheels, 1st. Ben Dineen 13pts. 2nd. Fleur Kingsbury 11pts. 3rd. Harry Brown 6pts. 4th Ruby Taylor 4pts. Trainer Wheels Group 2. 1st. Fionn Dineen 12pts. 2nd. Juliet Kingsbury 10pts. 3rd. Isla-Bell Taylor 9pts. W/W A. Grade 1st Mitchell Cushnie 12pts. 2nd Ben Donaldson 11pts. 3rd. Seth Hosken 8pts. B.& C. Grade 1st. Nik Kershaw 12pts. 2nd. Callun Kingsbury 10pts. 3rd. Layton Carr 8pts. D, Grade .!st= Findlay Fulton 9pts. 1st.= Luke Rhodes 9pts. 2nd. Charlie Brown 8pts. 3rd. Lydia Hoskens 7pts. E. Grade. 1st. Shantelle Hoskens 13pts. 2nd. Liam Elliott 12pts. Open & U17. 1st. Bailey Kershaw 10pts. 2nd. Sam Cullimore 7pts. 3rd. Josh Donaldson 5pts. B. Grade 1st. Kees Donaldson 11pts. 2nd. Josh Kershaw 10pts. 3rd. James Skinner

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lot more guys on track. We might lose one or two big players in a bunch because it does get a bit hard you know,” Reynolds said. “If you have a second little job, sometimes you just think to yourself, ‘is it all worth it?’ “It’s always in the back of your head whether you’re going to make it or not.” Reynolds admits the uphill battle he faced to make it in the NRL was a contributing factor to his achievements. - AAP

6pts. 4th.Shona Proctor 5pts. C. Grade 1= Oliver Davidson & Ryan Jackson 10pts. 2nd. Luke Skinner 8pts. 3rd. Connie Davidson 5pts. Many thanks to all the helpers and parents.

Nearest the Pin: Tinwald Liquorland #2; Leen Bell. Gluyas Ford # 6; Daz Young. Stirling Sports # 12; Brian McFarlane. Ideal Electrical Supplies # 16; Daz Young. Two’s: Wayne Ross, Brian McFarlane, Nigel King, Amanda Gray, Robin Simms, Kevin Bishop Net Eagle # 18. Tony McAndrew, Evan Pearce, Alan Lilley, John Rooney

Golf Ashburton Golf Club On Saturday the first round of the Summer Stableford and qualifying for the Hydraulink Shootout was held in perfect conditions, with some high scores resulting. Best scores were; Mel Trewavas 47pts, Liz Pollock 44, John McArthur 43, Eleanor Sullivan 43, Murray Wackrow 42, Mike O’Callaghan, Stewart Dunlop, Peter Pratt and Kevin Smith all 41; Kevin Turner, George Brown, Jeff Williamson, Cameron Grant, Brian Wilson and John Dudley 40pts by countback. Nearest The Pins: Robbies Bar & Bistro: Noel Sutton, MSA: Murray Cook, Rothburys Insurance: John McArthur, Netherby Meats: Kevin Smith, Blue Pub (Longest Putt): Jeff Williamson, Robilliards (Nearest pin #18): Cameron Grant. Twos: Nicky Gill, Paul May, Kevin Smith and Cameron Grant. Birdy Hole: #8; Nett Eagle: #14

Tinwald Golf Club Results from December 15th The Lynne trophy par competition was played on Saturday and with his score of 9 up Bryan Shanks was the clear winner for 2012. A highlight of the day was a hole-in-one to Daz Young on number 6.Other scores: Senior; Gordon Rennie 6 up, Josh Smith 4 up, Paul Boon 4 up, Evan Pearce 4 up. Intermediate; Snow Pierce 6 up, Daz Young 6 up, Neil Rayner 5 up, Wayne Mellish 5 up, Tony Clarke 4 up b/l. Junior; Bryan Shanks 9 up, Riki Shearer 6 up, Ray Bell 5 up, Colin Sheehan 5 up, Roger Bruce 4 up. Women; Bridgitte Roulston 5 up, Elizabeth Collins 5 up, Amanda Gray 5 up.

Aorangi South Canterbury Results from Aorangi South Canterbury Golf Mixed Pennants played on Sunday 16th Dec North Zone (Temuka) Temuka 4 v Methven 4 Pleasant Point 1 4 v Ashburton 4 South Zone (Fairlie) Fairlie 7 v St. Andrews 1 Timaru 7 v Pleasant Point 2 1

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Ashburton Golf Club On Saturday 22 December the second of the Summer Stablefords and qualifying rounds for the Hydraulink Shootout will be held. Starting Time: Morning 8.00am; Afternoon Report at 11.30 for a 12 noon start Saturday Starters: Morning David Fisher; Afternoon Neil MacDonald and Gaby Jansen Results Grant Russell and Match Committee.

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14 39046 Grace O’Malley (3) 55 T Thornton 15 0 Keep A Fortune h (8) 55 P Turner (a1) 16 0 Lucky Ruby h (5) 55 M D Plessis SELECTIONS Race 1: Footprint, Kakahu Nell, Queen Of Clubs, Race 2: Apachee Taat, Rapid Gain, Game For Fame, Hermione, Race 3: Rio Rose, Agostini, Answer That, Canthassleme Race 4: Crush Torque, Saint Martins, Alessandra Race 5: The Looker, Over And Above, Sedgwick Race 6: Ira Bean, Cristal Heights, Feel One, Bon Genie Race 7: Lozada, Big Rocket, Almon, Ghostinthemachine, Savarhys Race 8: Leave Pass, Manny, Cougar Town, Line Up Lionel

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2 11371 Thrilling Abra nwtd............................. L Bliek 3 32775 Homebush Greta 18.26.............J McInerney 4 55825 Scarilicious nwtd L &.......................... Morris 5 26353 Lissadell Toby 18.06...................... D Donlon 6 64176 Nina Be Good 18.04 W &....................Brider 7 54423 Thunda Thighs 17.60.................J McInerney 8 x8544 Evie’s Fire nwtd.................................L Ahern 9 75566 Homebush Lacey nwtd..............J McInerney 10 74786 Cawbourne Travis nwtd..............J McInerney 5 1.25pm J P PRINT C1 C1, 305m 1 27634 Random Act 17.80.......................S Drysdale 2 Fx565 Homebush Lestat nwtd..............J McInerney 3 55656 Exact Master 17.90............................ B Hunt 4 67754 Darby Lane 18.12 L &......................... Morris 5 74518 Mr. Reece nwtd................................... R Udy 6 63135 Monkey Queen 18.03.........................W Kite 7 33151 Gem’s Conquest 17.86.....................G Quirk 8 76623 Another Colt nwtd......................J McInerney 9 75566 Homebush Lacey nwtd..............J McInerney 10 87877 Homebush Layla 18.16............. S Gommans 6 1.45pm MICKEY’S SUPER LIQUOR C1 C1, 520m 1 44622 Rijeka nwtd....................................M Gowan 2 76334 Rollem Up Joany 31.07.............J McInerney 3 56381 Another Gunna nwtd..................J McInerney 4 42454 Bullabakanka 30.54 U &............. McCracken 5 33241 Homebush Chopper(c2) nwtd....J McInerney 6 43151 Piggy Back (c2) nwtd........................ S Clark 7 32233 Alpinador nwtd.................................. S Clark 8 F6326 Opawa Patch nwtd.....................J McInerney Emergencies: 9 77667 Belle Cadeau 30.76.............................S Kite 10 74786 Cawbourne Travis nwtd..............J McInerney 7 2.05pm BROAD ROOFING C1 C1, 305m 1 55262 Smidged nwtd...................................G Quirk 2 43521 Another Jewel (c2) 17.95...........J McInerney 3 54156 Hey You 18.10.....................................W Kite 4 33544 Mac Tan 18.07 B &....................... G Atwood 5 65262 Sub Silentio nwtd.............................. S Clark 6 34542 Fawn Allegro 18.08..........................P Knight

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Reynolds, 23, built his career on rising above adversity, but said the challenge of making ends meet for some players can prove too much. The basement salary is set to increase from $55,000 to $75,000 - and to $85,000 by 2017 - and Reynolds believes the rise will encourage talented players to continue with the game and fight to become lateblooming stars like himself. “I definitely think it will put a

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grade, Reynolds says the ARLC are ensuring the next big thing isn’t lost to the game. The new collective bargaining agreement is currently in the hands of player representatives and if they give the arrangement the tick of approval, it will be implemented by Christmas. In previous years Reynolds combined playing duties with plumbing until breaking through to be one of the shining lights of the NRL in 2012.

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Crusaders franchise will benefit Mid Canterbury By Sam Morton Mid Canterbury rugby will undoubtedly gain from a recent partnership agreement to help run the Crusaders Super Rugby franchise next year, according to Stuart Leadley. Mr Leadley, who is the Mid Canterbury Rugby Union board chairman, said yesterday he was confident the partnership would create bigger and better opportunities for Mid Canterbury’s Heartland squad. Yesterday, the New Zealand Rugby Union announced a licence has been awarded to the Crusaders Limited Partnership, which is owned by all six Crusaders unions, including Mid Canterbury. NZRU chief executive Steve Tew was optimistic about the development and upbeat about the future. “We are pleased to confirm the Crusaders licence which will ensure that the Crusaders begin next year better equipped to face the chal-

• Abuse ‘not uncommon’ The Race Relations Commissioner is urging sporting codes to crack down on racial abuse against players after Phoenix striker Paul Ifill was reportedly called a derogatory name during a match in Adelaide at the weekend. Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres said racial abuse was unfortunately not uncommon among players and spectators in many parts of the world, and there had been instances here as well. “I am sorry that a Phoenix player has, apparently, experienced such abuse in Australia and I commend him for reporting it. It is incumbent on the sports code in every case to take the complaint seriously and to take whatever action they can to deter people from such behaviour.” Adelaide United FC said it will support any sanction imposed on the guilty party. - APNZ

• Ryder v Flintoff? Jesse Ryder has expressed an interest in fighting former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff, but any bout next year would have to occur outside the cricket season. Ryder, currently plundering domestic bowling attacks for Wellington after making himself unavailable for the Black Caps for personal reasons, wants a new challenge after his demolition of radio host Mark Watson in a charity fight this year and Flintoff would certainly provide that. Former allrounder Flintoff, who retired from cricket three years ago, recently beat professional Richard Dawson in Manchester on points over four - APNZ two-minute rounds.

• Vicelich in World XI Ivan Vicelich has been named in Goal.com Fifa club World Cup’s best XI following his outstanding performance for Auckland City in their 1-0 defeat to Sanfrecce Hiroshima a fortnight ago. Vicelich, 36, was a standout performer for the Oceania champions during their brief showing in Japan and joins a star-studded cast that includes Chelsea pair Juan Mata and David Luiz. Goal.com website said: “Skipper Vicelich was a rock for his side in their playoff loss to Sanfrecce Hiroshima, and was especially adept at clearing crosses sent in by the Japanese side throughout the match. Overall the New Zealand international’s performance was representative of the progress the side have made since last year’s CWC.” - APNZ

• Ingall revs it up again The lure of a wide open V8 Supercars championship race convinced Russell Ingall to take one last crack at the title in 2013. The 47-year-old veteran confirmed yesterday he would compete in his 18th and final full-time V8s campaign next year and he’s going into it confident he can add another title to his 2005 success. The Holden veteran believes it will be smarts, more than raw speed, which will prove decisive next year, especially in - AAP the early rounds.

MCRU chairman Stuart Leadley lenges of the highly competitive market that rugby operates in. “We set out on this process to deliver a more sustainable commercial model for Super Rugby

franchises so they can better look after the interests of teams, fans, sponsors and rugby, and we are thrilled the Crusaders now join the Hurricanes in that regard,” Mr Tew said. Mr Leadley said the financial ramifications of the deal would be minimal to Mid Canterbury, and in turn could create strong salary benefits and access to high performance coaching. Under the agreement with Canterbury, Tasman, South Canterbury, Buller and the West Coast, the MCRU have a five per cent holding. “You can’t expect to wave a lot of clout around for only a 5% holding, but I really hope that we will have a better and closer working relationship with some of the key Crusader’s staff. “It’s what we want, rugby being run by rugby people - that’s a great option,” he said. Each provincial union will make a capital contribution to the Crusaders Limited Partnership, totalling

$200,000, as well as a loan contribution of $300,000. Christchurch based businessman Brent Francis has provided a guarantee to meet its ongoing financial commitments during the term of the licence – taking full effect from January 1. “I am thrilled to be involved in the new Crusaders limited partnership and as a Crusaders fan, I am happy to be able to help ensure the future viability of this great rugby organisation,” Mr Francis said. The licences now issued to both the Hurricanes and Crusaders Super Rugby franchises, could lead the way to establishing licences for other New Zealand franchises, such as the Blues and the Chiefs. “We are very confident the injection of new capital, stronger governance and fresh thinking will improve the performance of both the Crusaders and the Hurricanes teams, and that will be good for rugby,” Mr Tew said. The licence will take effect from January 1.

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The Crusaders: now operating under a licence awarded to the Crusaders Limited Partnership, owned by the unions

Starc, Siddle bowl Australia to win Rowers ready

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By Greg Buckle Pacemen Mitchell Starc and Peter Siddle have claimed nine wickets to bowl Australia to a 137run victory late on day five of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Hobart yesterday. Siddle (4-50) posted match figures of 9-104 while left-armer Starc (5-63) produced his second five-wicket haul in consecutive Tests. Starc sliced through the tail as Sri Lanka lost 6-54 to be all out for 255 with 10.4 overs remaining after the home side had set a victory target of 393. Australia’s 137-run win came under duress with pace bowler Ben Hilfenhaus out of action after breaking down with a side strain during Sri Lanka’s first innings. The victory was also achieved with skipper Michael Clarke hobbling around at first slip after injuring a hamstring while batting in Australia’s second innings. Hilfenhaus has already been ruled out of the second Test starting on Boxing Day in Melbourne while Clarke is in doubt. Sri Lanka had resumed on their overnight score of 2-65. Siddle made the only breakthrough of the opening session when Michael Clarke completed a brilliant low catch at first slip despite nursing a hamstring injury to dismiss rival captain Mahela Jayawardene for 19. Kumar Sangakkara was lbw to Shane Watson on 54 but the decision was overturned on appeal. However the star left-hander had no such luck on 63 when Siddle trapped him leg-before and this time the third umpire upheld the original decision. Sri Lanka were looking safe at tea at 4-186 but Siddle struck in the 98th and 102nd overs to remove Angelo Mathews (19) and Thilan Samaraweera (49). Starc stepped up in Australia’s hour of need to claim the wickets of wicketkeeper Prasanna Jayawardene (21) and tailenders Nuwan Kulasekara (nine) and Rangana Herath (eight) who failed to keep out a yorker at 9-250. Shaminda Eranga was last man out, caught behind off Starc at 6.04pm (AEDT). Spinner Nathan Lyon, who was unable to bowl Australia to victory on day five of the Adelaide Test against South Africa last month, had no impact yesterday with figures of 0-57 from 32 overs. - AAP Peter Siddle was named man-of-the-match after his bowling yesterday.

By Myles Hume The Ashburton College rowing crews can head into the Christmas break knowing they are well-equipped for the summer ahead. The crews, who were representing Ashburton at the club event, met in Twizel with clubs from all over the South Island at the weekend, which served as their last regatta before a three week break. At the Otago meet, Ashburton featured strongly, making nine A grade and four B grade finals against some of the top young rowers from a far afield as Picton. Ashburton rowing’s emerging star Kate Hayman was one of the standout performers, taking away the girls under 17 singles crown, while combining with Georgia Lysaght to take away the under 17 girls double. Ashburton College rowing coach

Kate Hayman and Georgia Lysaght: took out the under 17 girls double title

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he outlandish behaviour of football fans adds to the spectacle, however, they can go too far and of late there is a continual stench of racism. The chanting and ribbing at opposition and their supporters gives the football atmosphere and shows sporting rivalry in its best form, but it can go too far. Beyond the realm of competitive spirit to vile denigration. Football and racism seem to be synonymous terms these days. It’s a sad statement to have to make but one that continues to ring true. I’m not suggesting it doesn’t exist in other sports but the fact that it appears to be rather rampant in football, especially in Europe, is appalling. It is well publicised to be a proliferating undertone in European football but on the weekend it reared its ugly head on our backdoor. Wellington Phoenix striker Paul Ifill, who has been a mainstay of the side since 2009, suffered racial abuse in their 3-1 loss to

Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium on the weekend. Players and officials from the Phoenix and Adelaide United have rallied around Ifill, Football Federation Australia are investigating the incident, as are the Australian police. It is a negative incident for the A League but the rapid positive response is refreshing compared to the leisurely manner in which the similar situations are handled by the European powers, where similar incidents seem to be commonplace occurrences. Prejudice shouldn’t have a place in sport. The race, religion or sexual preference of a person doesn’t determine the outcome of the game or the success of a team. Sport is skill based. But still the narrow minded minority are putting their two cents in. Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand can attest to that. The victim of a coin attack during the Manchester derby

Have a wonderful Christmas from Paddy, Marie and The Team

Steve Beveridge said his team performed strongly before the summer break, pointing out some teams were in categories that had six heats to whittle down to the finalists. He said it was vital his team performed well, before taking a few weeks off. However, he said he was going to make sure they don’t overindulge and under-train over the break. “We have a programme that the kids carry on with over Christmas and then we test them when they come back to make sure everyone is on par,” Beveridge said. He said the team would find stern competition next year, as school pupils looked shift their focus away from NCEA exams and work hard on their rowing. The Ashburton College team will break up over Christmas and meet again on January 12 for a training camp.

That saga has dragged on and on but has at least been the catalyst for a clean-up in the By Jonathan Leask English Premier league, however, Guardian sports reporter the rest of Europe is still in turmoil. Yesterday news broke that the fans of two-time defending Russian champion Zenit St. Petersburg are calling for against Manchester City, with the motives unconfirmed but can non-white and gay players to be excluded from their team. easily be linked to an act of racAnother sign of the racism ism. plaguing European football, and Ferdinand has emerged as this out of the country that will the anti-racism campaigner host the World Cup in 2018. accusing UEFA of not taking Racism should come with heavthe issue seriously following an ier bans than acts of foul play. under 21 match in Serbia where A sprigs-up dangerous tackle is the England side claimed racial acceptable if it was not intended abuse from both fans and their to cause injury or even intended opponents. at all, but there is nothing uninUEFA dished out a fine, banned a few of the Serbian play- tentional about racism. As for the supporters it seems ers and ordered them to play they can tolerate poor results but their next game in an empty have no tolerance for civil rights stadium. so they should forfeit their right The most famous recent racto attend matches. ism case involved his brother There is no place for it in the Anton who accused Chelsea, and football or in sport in general, let England captain, John Terry of alone in everyday life. making a racist remark.

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Winners . . . and losers By Michael Brown A bit like kids unwrapping their presents at Christmas time, a number of sports will feel delighted, others disappointed and some a little disconnected after the latest round of sports funding was announced yesterday. High Performance Sport New Zealand announced a slightly different structure to previous cycles, with 12 sports fitting into the targeted category and those 12 will receive 81 per cent of the pot of $31 million annually. Athletes or teams in 15 other sports slot into campaign investment and will receive a much smaller slice of the pie, and $15 million will also be allocated to individual athletes through things like performance enhancement grants (PEGs) and Prime Minister’s scholarships. Inevitably given their success at the London Olympics, rowing ($18.4 million over four years), bike ($15.6 million) and yachting ($11.2 million) sit at the top table of funding and are regarded as tier 1 targeted sports. Below that are athletics ($7.6 million), equestrian ($7.2 million), men’s rugby sevens ($4.8 million) and netball ($4.8 million) in tier 2 and canoe sprint ($4.8 million) triathlon ($5.6 million), women’s hockey ($5.2 million), Paralympics ($5.9 million) and Winter Olympics ($6.86 million) in tier 3. Equestrian (up $4 million), canoe racing (up $1.4 million), women’s hockey (up $2.15 million) and rugby photo ap sevens (up $4 m), which will be at Big medals means big funding: Jo Aleh and Olivia Powrie of New Zealand celebrate their gold medal in the the Olympics for the first time in Rio, are the big winners whereas swim470 women’s two person dinghy race at the London 2012 Summer Olympics.

Inevitably given their success at the London Olympics, rowing ($18.4 million over four years), bike ($15.6 million) and yachting ($11.2 million) sit at the top table of funding ming, triathlon and men’s hockey have had their funding chopped. But there aren’t any big losers and even swimming, which has dropped from being one of the six targeted sports in the last cycle to a campaign sport, won’t have their funding slashed. They have gone from receiving $1.6 million a year over four years to $1.4 million in 2013, after which time things will be re-evaluated. HPSNZ are optimistic the sport will recover on the back of a new board, chief executive and high performance plan as well as new world short course 800m champion Lauren Boyle. Men’s hockey has also lost out after their disappointing showing in London and struggles at the recent Champions Trophy, but they will collect $800,000 next year, which is slightly down on previous levels. Their funding will also be re-evaluated after 12 months. The situation could have been a lot worse for triathlon after their disappointing London campaign and the fact there seems little new

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talent coming through, but the possible addition of a teams race in Rio has seen their funding drop slightly from $6.15 million to $5.6 million over the next four years. HPSNZ chief executive Alex Baumann said it had been a tricky process working out how much each sport deserved after they presented their high performance plans. HPSNZ, who have an overall budget of $62 million annually, have made no secret of the fact they target sports they think can deliver medals at pinnacle events and that there’s little egalitarianism in high performance sport. “No sport got what they asked for,” Baumann said. “New Zealand doesn’t have the resources that other larger nations have but we are confident that by continuing the targeted investment approach that’s been in place since 2006 we can continue to deliver the results New Zealanders want to see. “New Zealand’s next medal and world championship winner will come from the sports we are investing in today.” Olympic bosses have targeted 14 or more medals at the 2016 Olympics in Rio and 16 or more in 2020 - New Zealand returned with a record-equalling 13 from London. On top of that, they have set a goal of one or more medals at the 2014 Winter Olympics and between eight and 12 golds at the 2016 Paralympic Games. A handful of minor sports receive funding but it has largely been ringfenced for particular athletes, like golfer Lydia Ko, canoe slalom racers Luuka Jones and Mike Dawson, boxer Alexis Pritchard, surfer Paige Hareb, and taekwondo exponent Vaughan Scott. - APNZ

What is this person famous for?

Who said it? “If history repeats itself, I should think we can expect the same thing again.”

Today’s sports trivia question Which All Black scored a try in the last moments of his test career, against Scotland in 1981?

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Harry Jones

The Ashburton College 1st XI’s season came to a close with a gritty draw against Shirley Boys’ on Saturday, spearheaded by captain Harry Jones, who was playing in his last game for the college. Here Jones takes time out to answer a few questions for the Guardian. I’ve probably got a couple. My hat-trick against St Andrews and my seven wicket bag against North Western. Can you recall your best batting and bowling efforts? That would have been the 7/37 and my best innings was 104 not out.

How was your final game? I guess I saved my best for last with the bat having to dig in for that long, and they were pushing pretty hard for the win but we held out for the draw, and I got a wicket as well so I had a good last day.

What does the cricketing future hold for you? A lot hopefully. For now I’m going to play club cricket in Christchurch in the New Year before heading over to play a season in England at Keynsham Cricket Club near Bath and from there who knows.

What has been the highlight in you 1st XI tenure?

Dennis Mably has retired; how has he been as a coach? He has been really good. He has been with me the whole time I’ve been with the team and he’s just a really good guy, but he has also really helped me develop my game and become a better cricketer. Who was your pick for Black Caps captain, Taylor, McCullum or someone different? I would have stuck with Taylor. I’m not really sure about McCullum as a captain. Taylor is young and getting to grips with the position, but the rest of the team wasn’t going that great so I

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would have stuck with him. If you could only eat one thing, what would it be? Chicken Tika Masala What was the last book you read, movie you watched and what’s your favourite song? Nothing to Lose by Lee Child, Warrior, Mattafix Big City Life.

Today’s answers:

If you were down to your last $20, what would you do with it? I would go have a feed with the old man and then probably have a game of darts with him at the MSA.

Mystery person: Swede Susanna Kallur competes mainly in sprint hurdles, and has won several international medals, including gold at the 2006 European Championships. She holds the indoor record for 60m hurdles. Quote: Andrew Demetriou Trivia question: Bruce Robertson

Can you remember your first game for the 1st XI? It was a Rangiora exchange when I was in year 9. I stood in the field for most of the innings but a got a wee bowl and I think I even took a wicket, but I didn’t bat.

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Guardian Weather

Wednesday, 19 December 2012

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Map for today

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NZ Today

TODAY

Fine apart from areas of morning and evening cloud. Southwest breezes developing in the morning, northeasterlies in the evening.

Fine apart from cloudy periods, especially morning. Wind at 1000m: W breeze dying out. Wind at 2000m: W 60 km/h easing.

MAX

22 OVERNIGHT MIN 10

MAX

29 OVERNIGHT MIN 13

MAX

27 OVERNIGHT MIN 10

SATURDAY: Fine spells, early and late drizzle. Dying southerlies. MAX

17 OVERNIGHT MIN 10

Midnight Tonight

Wind less than km/h 30

TODAY

FRIDAY: Becoming cloudy, with rain at times. Southerly change.

Canterbury High Country

LYTTELTON

AKAROA

Canterbury Plains

TODAY: Fine, some morning and evening cloud. Light winds.

TOMORROW: Partly cloudy. Northeasterlies.

LINCOLN

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TOMORROW Cloudy periods, mainly morning and evening. Northeasterlies about the coast, winds mainly light inland.

FRIDAY morning min max

showers showers showers showers showers fine fine fine fine fine fine fine showers

16 12 15 11 12 11 9 10 11 8 7 12 7

24 24 27 22 22 24 25 19 24 24 24 20 18

Becoming cloudy, with rain at times. A southerly change.

SATURDAY Mostly cloudy, with patchy drizzle morning NZ Situation A ridge recedes to the North Island tomorrow, while and evening. Southerlies dying out. northerlies spread over the South Island ahead of SUNDAY an approaching front. The front moves north over much of the South Island during Friday, then weak- Cloudy periods, patchy morning drizzle. ens as it moves onto the North Island on Saturday. Northeasterlies.

TOMORROW

FZL: 3600m

FZL: Above 3500m

Fine apart from areas of morning cloud. Wind at 1000m: NW picking up. Wind at 2000m: NW rising to gale.

FRIDAY Becoming cloudy, with rain at times. Northwesterlies, dying out at low levels and abating about the tops.

SATURDAY Some rain or drizzle at first, then increasing fine spells. Light winds at low levels, westerlies about the tops easing further.

SUNDAY Fine apart from a few cloudy periods in the east of the foothills. Winds becoming light at all levels.

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showers 23 32 cloudy 3 6 fine 24 32 rain 2 2 thunder 24 31 fine 23 33 fine 13 21 cloudy 13 26 fine 12 32 rain 24 31 thunder 26 34 cloudy 17 26 rain -1 10 rain 3 6 rain 3 6 showers 1 7 rain 13 27 rain 12 20 showers 22 25 fine 5 19 rain 25 34 rain 13 25 rain 24 30 rain 5 12 showers 7 14 rain 3 12 rain 18 32 snow -18 -16 rain 26 31 fine 11 22 fine 7 9 rain 3 8 fine 13 30 showers 22 30 fine 4 13 fine 5 13 fine -9 -4 rain 24 31 snow -1 -1 fine 19 26 rain 11 17 fine 13 22 showers 4 8 fine 1 13 rain 3 4

River Levels

cumecs

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 1:45 pm, yesterday Nth Ashburton at 2:00 pm, yesterday Sth Ashburton at 9:45 am, yesterday Rangitata Klondyke at 9:00 am, yesterday

191.8 6.93 11.1 127.9

Source: Environment Canterbury

Canterbury Readings

to 4pm yesterday

max

Ashburton Airport

Temperatures °C

Rainfall mm

min grass 16 hour Dec 2012 min to date to date

Wind km/h

max gust

17.0 10.5 11.2

2.4

29.4 773.5

SW 50

Christchurch Airport 20.3 12.6 13.3

1.0

28.2 652.2

SW 43

Timaru Airport

2.0

7.8 603.0

S 50

Average Average

21.3

9.9

8.1

21.0

10.4

8.1

19.6

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Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing Wednesday

m am 3 3

9 noon 3

9 pm am 3

Thursday 9 noon 3

9 pm am 3

Friday

9 noon 3

9 pm

2 1 0

3:17

9:37 3:52 10:07 4:15 10:36 4:50 11:05 5:13 11:34 5:46 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 5:45 am Set 9:14 pm

Good

Good fishing

Set 12:23 am Rise 12:21 pm

First quarter

Rise 5:46 am Set 9:15 pm

Good

Good fishing Set 12:51 am Rise 1:26 pm

Full moon

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Rise 5:46 am Set 9:16 pm

Good

Good fishing Set 1:18 am Rise 2:29 pm

Last quarter

5 Jan

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