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Local RSA leads charge for change By Sue Newman Grizzled faces, handles of beer and curling smoke, that might have been the image of the RSA of old, but not today, the Returned Services’ Association has reinvented itself. And leading the charge to change has been the Ashburton branch. Pop in for a pint and you’re as likely to be sharing a table and a yarn with someone under 40 as you are to be sitting elbow to elbow with a service or returned service person. Change had everything to do with survival of an organisation that was in danger of signing out more members than it signed on says Ashburton’s president Malcolm Hanson. The number of World War Two vets is counted in falling numbers and while service people from other wars – Korea, Vietnam and Malaysia – do join up, without a new approach the association would eventually have disappeared. Many years ago a decision was made to open membership up to service people who may not have seen active duty; years later the RSA opted to open its membership doors to all comers – providing they were approved by a membership committee. Ashburton was quick to take that option on board. Most new members are people in their 40s and 50s, Mr Hanson said. “They see it as alternative social
club. They seem to like our atmosphere and our good behaviour. It’s a place you can go to where you know people will behave well.” Today the membership divides itself into members and associate members, the difference is whether or not you’ve been involved in any section of the armed forces. That aside, all members are equal. Being an early embracer of the option to open up its membership is what has made Ashburton the strong branch it is today, Mr Hanson said. While RSA branches in many parts of New Zealand are watching their membership numbers fall, Ashburton’s membership now tops 1150. The strength of opening up its membership to nonservice people is clear in the membership category breakdown – 121 returned service personnel, 178 service personnel and the remainder, almost 900, are associate members. “For many of our members we’re like a working men’s club but we retain the ethos of the organisation – people helping people.” The RSA was formed in New Zealand in 1916 by returning Anzacs during World War One to provide support and comfort for service men and women and their families. Today across New Zealand’s 120 branches there are 120,000 members of whom 70,000 are associates who have no military service. The male dominance of the past has also gone, with women making up about one-third of the current membership.
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Extra special day for April’s birthday By Michelle Nelson Today April Millichamp will be probably more interested in the fact it’s her first birthday,
rather than the auspicious day it falls upon. But Anzac Day is likely to become more significant, as she celebrates each passing year. Together with older sis-
ter Alycia, and her parents Paul Millichamp and Annette Cunningham, April will attend her first Anzac service. The occasion also has special meaning because Ms
Cunningham served in the Royal New Zealand Navy, based at HMNZS Philomel in Auckland. “I really enjoyed it, I spent quite a lot of time training at
sea on HMNZS Te Kaha – it was a good life,” she said. “I make an effort to get to an Anzac service every year – but I didn’t get there last year for obvious reasons!”
Govt to review rules around criminal histories The Government will review rules around disclosure of criminal histories following the revelation that Jade Bayliss’ murderer had killed before. Justice Minister Judith Collins yesterday acknowledged gaps in the sharing of information between New Zealand and Australia, and the possibility that privacy laws prevented information being passed on. Ms Collins said the exchange of information was complicated by each Australian territory and state having its own jurisdiction, privacy laws and police force but said something needed to be done. Her comments came after it emerged police had been unable to tell Jade’s mother Tina that her daughter’s murderer, Jeremy McLaughlin, had been convicted of killing 14-year-old Phillip Vidot in Perth in 1995. He bashed the teenager with
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about the earlier crime when McLaughlin was deported in 2001. But Jade’s family didn’t know, despite Tina approaching police with concerns about McLaughlin’s behaviour days before Jade was killed. Detective Inspector Tom Fitzgerald, Canterbury Police criminal investigations manager, said their hands were tied.
“If a person has legitimately completed their sentence served in another country and been released, New Zealand authorities have no legal mandate to impose further conditions upon their release,” he said. “Under New Zealand law there are constraints on what police can disclose to other parties about a person’s previous criminal history.” McLaughlin was originally charged with Phillip Vidot’s murder, but in 1997 a jury acquitted him and co-accused Craig Brian Wood and instead found them guilty of manslaughter, sparking national outrage. McLaughlin, then 19, was sentenced to 12 years in jail but served only four before being deported. New Zealand Police were advised of his deportation through the NZ Police Liaison Office in Sydney, who had been
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advised by Australian immigration authorities. Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Dunn of Interpol New Zealand refused to comment on the specifics of McLaughlin’s case but said in general terms the more information that could be shared between countries, the easier it would be to minimise the risk of reoffending. Sensible Sentencing Trust spokesman Garth McVicar said Jade’s death should be a catalyst for change and New Zealand needed a public database of serious criminals. Phillip Vidot’s mother Marriya was relieved to learn of McLaughlin’s guilty verdict. “I am glad the mother of the girl got justice - justice I was never able to get for my Phillip,” she told The West Australian. “He was my first child and my life – the pain will always be with us.” - apnz
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HALL, John Elwin – On April 23, 2013. Suddenly at his business. Aged 67 years. Loving and respected friend of Maureen. Dearly loved father and father in law of Clement and Karen, Teena, Rosie and Ivan, and Ricky and Angela. Loving grandfather of Amanda, Danielle, Jason, Tania, Christeena, Samuel, Janaya, Nicholas, and Ashleigh. “An amazing person gone to soon (the best Dad ever). Always in our hearts, never forgotten. We will love you forever and always. xxx” Messages to the Hall Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on MONDAY, April 29, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private interment. Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton
By Myles Hume As our Anzacs are remembered today, tomorrow they will return to the back of our minds. But for 237 soldiers from the Ashburton District who died in World War Two, a project spanning more than two decades will mean those who served the country and the district will never be forgotten. Sparked by the Ashburton District Family History Group in the 1980s and recently joined by Ashburton College, a war book is only a couple of months from being completed. The book will document the lives of the 236 men and one
HALL, John – April 23, 2013. A wonderful and kind friend of 24 years to our family. Morning tea at your shop will never be the same without your awesome banana cake and copious baking. You will be so sadly missed. Condolences to your loving families from us all. Doreen, Darryl, Jen, Linda, Gavin, Carly and Bobbie. R.I.P. 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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LEFT: Gwen Beauvais, of the Ashburton District Family History Group, sorts through the photos of hundreds of servicemen who died for the country and for the district in World War Two.
woman who died representing the Ashburton District during and soon after returning from the war, while remembering a serviceman whose name was only uncovered two weeks ago. Ashburton’s Gwen Beauvais has been one of the influential members in compiling the book and is hopeful that Ashburton College pupils put their weight behind the project for another year, undertaking the monumental task of investigating the soldiers’ hobbies, home lives and their duty in the war, among others. Although Anzac Day was held in commemoration for those who died in Gallipoli in World War One, Mrs Beauvais said it was also a day when all servicemen were kept in mind. “They are considered on Anzac Day ... as time passes they become a name on a stone, people forget they had a life and who they were,” Mrs Beauvais said.
111 diary Incidents attended to by the Ashburton Police and Mid Canterbury volunteer fire brigades recently. Check out guardianonline.co.nz, for up-to-theminute updates on every fire callout in the district during the week.
• Vehicle break in Ashburton Police were called to an incident on Alford Forest Road, following reports a vehicle was broken into late Tuesday night. No items were taken and police are continuing their enquiries.
“We hope the families will be interested in our book and get behind it.” The family history group and the college have about 20 more biographies to go, with the project ramped up during the past three years since the pupils injected their interest when former head girl Hannah McKay heard about it. “One of the things we notice with the young people is they look into one particular solider then go home that night and talk about it with their parents. “Then they come back the next day and say my nana’s brother or some other family member is in the box and ask if they can research them, they become quite involved.” With plans to find a publisher and have the book compiled for the families of the fallen servicemen, Mrs Beauvais said the family history group was in search of funds to push the war book into its final stages.
• Domestic dispute Police attended a domestic dispute, about 9pm on Tuesday. No arrests were made.
• Windows broken Police were called to the Ashburton Railway Station to investigate several broken windows on Tuesday afternoon. Police later caught up with the offenders and no further action was necessary.
• Alarm activation The Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade was called to the Hakatere Marae after an alarm activation. The alarm proved to be faulty.
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• Escaper surrenders A teenage prisoner who escaped custody at Lower Hutt District Court on Tuesday handed himself in to police yesterday. Cameron Gordon Reid, 17, was appearing on dishonesty charges when he escaped his police escort at the Laings Rd building at 1.30pm on Tuesday. - APNZ
By Sam Morton A Mid Canterbury truck driver is lucky to be alive, according to his boss. The driver, who was driving a Philip Wareing truck, lost control of his vehicle, before rolling it on its side at a busy roundabout on the corner of Halswell Junction Road, outside of Christchurch, yesterday. Managing director Philip Wareing told the Guardian the driver escaped relatively uninjured, but it appears the incident could have had far worse consequences. “He (the driver) wasn’t wearing his seatbelt, so he’s lucky to be alive, he could have easily been killed,” Mr Wareing said. “Turning a truck over at a roundabout is usually due to excessive speeds, so we’re dealing with it appropriately and asking a few more questions. “I am sure the police will probably be involved too, but I won’t be making any further comment at this time,” he said. Mr Wareing said the Methven based company enforced strict driver policy and had guidelines and expectations firmly in place for all staff to adhere to. The driver’s actions will now be investigated.
• Liquidation bid Tauranga business consultant Sam Bailey has applied to put an off-shoot company of Northland’s Zion Wildlife Gardens into liquidation. Zion Wildlife Gardens is formerly owned by “Lion Man” Craig Busch. The off-shoot company is called Earth Crest Limited. The matter was called in the Tauranga High Court civil registry yesterday. -APNZ
• Firearms charge A man arrested last week as a result of a police search connected with the murder investigation into George Taiaroa’s death has appeared in the Rotorua District Court. The man, aged in his 70s, was yesterday granted interim name suppression. He did not enter a plea to a charge laid under Section 52 of the Arms Act that he possessed a firearm in circumstances that might endanger a life. -APNZ
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Motorists are being urged to check their vehicles and watch their speed, as many people look to make it a long weekend following Anzac Day. Anzac Day, coinciding with the school holidays, is bound to persuade people to take the day off work on Friday and get away for an extended break. But with the break comes traffic and with traffic comes greater risk, according to national road safety director Ernst Zollner. Mr Zollner, of the New Zealand Transport Agency, urged drivers to plan ahead and allow plenty of time to travel. “It’s likely to be a busy time on the roads and we’re urging people to plan ahead to make their journeys as safe as possible,” Mr Zollner said. “We’ve had heavy rain in many parts of the country in recent days,
and more wet weather is forecast for many regions over the weekend. After extended dry spells this can mean hazardous dangerous driving conditions, so check the driving conditions before you head off.” Mr Zollner also advised motorists to take regular breaks and where possible, share the driving – to avoid the danger of fatigue creeping in. “None of us are perfect drivers. Mistakes are inevitable – but deaths and serious injuries are not,” he said. “No matter what the cause of a crash, the speed of impact is often what determines if you and your family will walk away from it – or be carried away – so watch your speed.” *To check out the available highway conditions, visit NZTA’s Highway Info website, www.highwayinfo.govt.nz
Robber leaves wallet behind after fight By Mike Dinsdale A criminal who bashed and robbed a Whangarei liquor store worker left a vital clue behind for police - his wallet. Sergeant Ken Andrews said a man went into Cactus Liquor, in the Regent, about 8.15pm on Monday and grabbed two bottles of gin, before running out of the store. Mr Andrews said a store worker chased the man to nearby Gorrie Rd, where the thief jumped into a vehicle to drive off. However, Mr Andrews said, the store worker grabbed hold of the car door to stop the man fleeing. He said the alleged thief then got out of the car and grabbed the
store worker by the throat and hit him about the head. “The offender said he was going to get a knife to stab [the store worker]. “The man then fell to the ground [in the struggle] and was hit, or kicked in the head,” Mr Andrews said. The alleged thief drove off, but he dropped his wallet during the struggle and there were identifying details within the wallet. Mr Andrews said police believed they knew who the man was and were now looking for him. “It’s a bit nasty bashing the store worker, who was only trying to stand up for himself,” Mr Andrews said. It’s not the first time Cactus Liquor has been robbed. - APNZ
There is no better way to mark Anzac Day than by making poppies, as 10-year-old Jack Holdem and eight-yearold Annalise Ackroyd did at the Ashburton Art Gallery this
week. The gallery is holding programmes throughout the school holidays for seven to 13-year-olds. Next week participants will be painting the gallery’s hallway in
a two-day session on April 30 and May 1. Those who enrol will collaboratively design the work, and then get out their paint brushes.
• Crash victim named Christchurch police have named a man who died in a motor vehicle crash near Darfield on Tuesday. He was Gordon Clifford Chapman, 76, of Takaka. Mr Chapman was driving a car on Coaltrack Road which collided with a four-wheel-drive just after 11.45am. His wife was injured in the crash. -APNZ
This week participants learned about Anzac Day in a fun and interactive way, undertaking creative writing, making their own poppies and doing Anzac inspired artwork.
Firm told to pay for frostbite A fish processing company has been ordered to pay $22,000 after a man’s fingers turned black when he and a co-worker suffered frostbite. Pelco was charged with “failing to take all practicable steps to ensure the safety of its employees while at work” and was fined at Tauranga District Court this week. The first victim had water enter his gloves as he was reaching into the hold, which was filled with water chilled to about -17°C, Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) said. He noted his hands were numb and very cold, and replaced the gloves after a scheduled break. During his next two-hour shift, one of the gloves ripped, allowing water to enter again. He noticed his right hand had gone hard, and when he removed
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he saw his hands had turned white, and the following morning a large blister had formed over the little finger on his left hand. He then sought medical help. The first victim was hospitalised for two weeks and is still being treated, MNZ said. He still doesn’t have use of the fingers on his right hand. They remain swollen and stiff. He wears compression garments and is likely to have permanent, limited mobility in four fingers. The second victim recovered from the frostbite but is unable to work in cold conditions. Pelco was fined $16,000 and ordered to pay reparations of $4000 to the most seriously hurt victim, to whom it has already paid $10,000. It was also ordered to pay $2000 to the other victim. -APNZ
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Unemployment at lowest level for four years By Sue Newman Unemployment in the Ashburton District is at its lowest level for four years. For the quarter to March 31 just 106 people were registered as jobseekers, with youth (18 to 24 year olds) making up a third of those. Males outnumbered female jobseekers and youth made up the bulk of those looking for work. Across all categories of beneficiary Ministry of Social Development figures show that there were 1118 people receiving 280260240220200180160140120100806040200-
assistance, again the lowest number for four years. For the eight years that figures are available, March 2008 stands out as the year where jobseeker numbers hit a record low at just 38. They climbed steadily to peak at 261 in March 2011 before beginning to fall again. There were 392 recipients of the domestic purposes benefit, 172 sickness beneficiaries and 100 people on an invalid’s benefit. Most recipients of the domestic services benefit (42 per cent) had been receiving assistance for between one and four years, 23.5
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per cent for between four and 10 years and 5 per cent for 10 years or more. More than half of the district’s sickness beneficiaries have been receiving that benefit for less than one year but 12.8 per cent have been sickness beneficiaries for between four and 10 years. Just over 35 per cent were aged between 40 and 45 . Of the district’s 100 people receiving an invalid’s benefit, 38 per cent were aged between 55 and 64 and 55 per cent had been receiving that benefit for less than one year.
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his morning hundreds of Mid Canterbury citizens will again gather to remember the brave souls who fought and died for our freedom. With the centenary commemorations of the landing at Anzac Cove only two years away, it is extraordinary how this day continues to grow into the most important national holiday on our calendar. The growing and increasingly younger crowds around Baring Square and other ceremonies around the district and the rest
OUR VIEW of the country demonstrate how New Zealand has far from forgotten our old soldiers and the generations of servicemen and women who came after them. It is fitting that the modern Anzac, Private Corey Twamley from Ashburton, featured on our front page this week after returning from his peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan. It is difficult to compare the
slaughter in the World War One trenches with the reconstruction mission in Bamiyan but Private Twamley and his colleagues put themselves in harm’s way in the never-ending battle for human rights, just like those who went before them. The fact that 10 New Zealand service personnel lost their lives in Afghanistan demonstrates the real dangers our soldiers face, even in peacekeeping missions.
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Maybe this is why the younger generations are more fascinated than ever in the exploits of our troops in both World Wars, Korea, Malaya, Vietnam and more recently in East Timor and
Afghanistan. Fighting for your country is not just a phrase from a history book or a black and white news reel from a different era. It is a duty we still ask of our current service people and we should never forget the importance of their contributions in hotspots around the world. With the growing influence of the internet, television and social media, younger generations are possibly exposed more often to stories from the
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battlefields than their parents were in their youth, so we do not need to be too concerned that the interest in our diggers will wane in the coming decades. As larger parts of our world increasingly move towards peace and prosperity, the concept of mass slaughter like we witnessed in the 20th century is becoming more difficult to understand for our youngsters who have fewer or no relatives left to pass on their war-time stories. As our children enjoy their
District’s growth Grow Mid Canterbury’s CEO uses some rather strange statistics to reinforce yet another of the outrageous claims which I’ve come to expect from that source. The number of cows surely has no relevance unless coupled with the current level of indebtedness of the industry is also quoted. I, and I’m sure many others deem relevant the state of our rivers and streams, recreational areas, fishing and just a place to picnic, all of which we used to take for granted and the current and seemingly accepted degradation should be a factor. I rather feel that people are the district and their feelings are really what drives the district and their economic situation should be the basic standard for the claims put forward. We do still have a core of real farmers devoted to the production which made our district a leader in the country and their care of
the land and water still continues. Grow Mid Canterbury come back to Earth and present the whole picture, possibly, you do some good work, tell us about that. M. N. Richards
i-Site brochure charges This has been a perennial problem for tourist operators. From my years of experience in trying to promote the hot air balloon business we operated at Methven, it became very expensive trying to get promotional brochures into information centres. The problem started with “I” Sites becoming a self-paying business. I forever battled with information centres around the country about their brochure display pocket charges and frequently said that if they sold our product they would make much more
money out of us than charging the exorbitant fees for displaying them. They were all obligated to have our brochure, but if the fee is not paid the brochure is held in a drawer and only brought out if a potential customer requests information on it which rarely happened. It is an indication of weak selling that they are not prepared to charge considerably less to display brochures and do more to sell the product. A “mild” brochure fee could be coped with as $30 to $50 per year rather than the $200 to $500 fee that many charge. Some information centres we never ever heard from and one wonders the effect of displaying them in relation to their fee charged. Strong selling centres were the ones making money by way of commission. We have products here in Mid Canterbury that are not available
in South Canterbury and there should be a togetherness to sell the wider region for the benefit of the customer and then they are rewarded by receiving their commission payments. George Currie
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The Governor-General has presented the RSA’s prestigious Anzac of the Year Award to New Zealand’s youngest-ever recipients - two cousins who saved a man from drowning. Will White and Sergio Schuler, both aged 12, have been honoured for their courage and selfless commitment in the rescue of 32-yearold Vincent Shao at Bowentown Beach in Waihi last December. When Mr Shao lost his footing and became caught in a rip, the boys used their surf lifesaving training, teamwork and sheer bravery to navigate the crisis, showing maturity beyond their years and ultimately risking their own safety to ensure his survival, a statement said. Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae presented the award at the Waihi Beach Memorial RSA, with the boys’ family and friends, school representatives, members of the Waihi surf lifesaving club, Police and the local RSA present. “Will and Sergio exemplify how the Anzac spirit, which was showcased nearly a century ago at Gallipoli, is still alive and strong in even our youngest New Zealanders,” Sir Jerry said. “These boys embody the Anzac spirit of camaraderie, compassion, courage and commitment in looking after their mates.” RSA National President Don McIver congratulated the boys, saying their ability to keep calm in a crisis was a critical factor in ensuring Mr Shao made it ashore alive. “It’s inspiring to see such a display of compassion and courage in such young people. It is our great pleasure to honour Will and Sergio’s bravery with this Award. Their families and their community should be very proud of them,” Mr McIver said. The Anzac of the Year Award was established in 2010 and last year was awarded to members of the Student Volunteer Army for their selfless and compassionate service to the city of Christchurch following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. -APNZ
Jury in murder cold case Boy’s electrocution dismissed until Monday devastates family By Jamie Morton Jurors hearing the trial against a pensioner accused of murdering a service station worker in 1979 have been dismissed until Monday. The jury hearing the case against 72-year-old Menzies Reginald John Hallett - in what is thought to be New Zealand’s longest-running cold case to result in arrest - were excused yesterday to allow legal arguments to be heard from defence and prosecution. The trial, which began this week in the High Court at Rotorua, yesterday heard further witness statements surrounding the killing of Rodney Tahu, who Hallett is alleged to have gunned down as Mr Tahu was closing up the Shell station at Turangi in the early hours of August 16, 1979. Hallett is alleged to have shot Mr Tahu twice - once near his eye - in what the Crown has described as a “flashpoint” reaction to a letter he had received from his estranged wife, denying him custody of his daughter. Hallett had been on his way from Taupo to his wife’s Wellington home to “sort it out” when a vehicle fault prompted him to pull into the service station, where an altercation with Mr Tahu happened after
Hallett was refused oil for his car. Michael Sulivan, who lived nearby the station, had shared a cup of tea of Mr Tahu hours earlier and was one of the first to find his friend bleeding on the forecourt. He found him lying on the ground, with “extensive frontal injuries” and bleeding “profusely from his mouth”. “There was a large pool of blood from his mouth on the concrete,” he told the court. A doctor was sent to the scene before Mr Tahu was taken by ambulance to Taumarunui Hospital, where he died a few hours later. Ronald Ensor, who was a pathologist in Rotorua at the time, also gave evidence yesterday. Mr Ensor described how the fatal shot had travelled through the left side of Mr Tahu’s brain and ricocheted off the inside of his skull. There was no way Mr Tahu could have recovered from the trauma, he told the court. Jurors were earlier told Hallett had called Mr Tahu a “black bastard” when he was told he could not receive oil for his vehicle. When Mr Tahu took a few steps toward him, Hallett drew his .22 revolver and fired at Mr Tahu three times - once missing, once striking him in the shoulder as he tried
to run, and the third striking his head as Hallett allegedly stood over Mr Tahu and took aim. The court heard that, a few hours later, Hallett told his wife in Wellington: “I’ve killed someone. Yes I have.” She soon informed police, who waited for Hallett to return to his home in Taupo and eventually arrested him after a stand-off on the Napier-Taupo Rd, in which he injured himself with a shotgun round. The original case against Hallett failed because of a lack of evidence, with laws at the time stopping his estranged wife from giving evidence. With those restrictions since lifted from a change in the Evidence Act 2006, Susan Sharpe is now considered the Crown’s key witness in the new trial. Jurors have been told they will not be asked to decide whether to acquit Hallett, but to choose between convicting him of murder or manslaughter. Hallett’s defence counsel, Paul Mabey, QC, earlier told them there was an admission that Hallett caused the death of Mr Tahu. “What you will focus on at the end of the trial ... will be whether your verdict is murder or manslaughter.” -APNZ
By Kieran Campbell and Abby Gillies The devastated family of a 10-year-old Rotorua boy electrocuted in an accident in his family home on Monday are struggling to come to terms with his death. Matthew Smith was believed to have been playing with a hairdryer or straightener in the garage of the family’s Mount View Dr home on the first day of the school holiday break when he was electrocuted. The death of the “treasured” member of a large extended family has shocked his loved ones and the close-knit community. His mother Amanda Rapley extended her “heartfelt thanks” to those who tried to revive her son, the middle of three boys, and said they were humbled by the support they have received since his death. “The family are grateful for the efforts of all those who responded so quickly and ably in their efforts to save Matthew,” she said in a statement. The Year 6 pupil at Selwyn Primary School, loved his scooter and going to cub scouts, his family said. He was to start at Kaitao Intermediate School next year.
“He was a good lad, full of energy – just a typical 10-year-old boy really,” Selwyn principal Peter Barker said. “We’d just like to extend our sympathies to the whanau.” The family had several connections to the school. Matthew’s younger brother Lee and several members of his extended family are also pupils and his grandmother is a member of staff, said Mr Barker. “The family are understandably distressed. They’re absolutely devastated as any family would be,” he said. Staff will decide how to acknowledge Matthew’s life when school restarts. Ambulance and fire service crews performed CPR on Matthew at the scene. He was rushed to Rotorua Hospital where doctors spent at least 30 minutes trying to save him but he remained unresponsive and was pronounced dead. His death has been referred to the coroner. “The family would like to thank everyone who has contacted them over the past few days with their thoughts, best wishes and support,” a family spokeswoman said. - APNZ
comfortable lives worrying about their new sports shoes or status on Facebook instead of fears of war or starvation, the heroic tales from our major conflicts are almost taking on mythical proportions. Many believed that Anzac Day would become another irrelevant, forgotten public holiday once the last old diggers from World War Two had passed away. Instead, the dawn ceremonies are more popular and relevant than ever before.
• Legal high ban call A criminal lawyer has written to the Health Minister asking him to ban synthetic cannabis products immediately, saying they are just as dangerous as methamphetamine. Dave Sayes, who has been working in Northland’s courts for more than 20 years, is concerned about the effects of synthetic cannabis products such as K2 due to the “psychosis, paranoia, seizures and gratuitous violence in seemingly non-violent people” he claims they cause. -APNZ
• Critical condition A man badly burned when a P lab exploded in Mount Maunganui remains in a critical condition in hospital. Police said a number of items consistent with the manufacture of methamphetamine had been located at the Ocean Beach Rd house, the site of an explosion about 4am on Tuesday. A “significant” indoor cannabis operation had also been uncovered, with 40 to 50 plants at various stages of maturity. -APNZ
• Shooting in park Hunters will be allowed to shoot ducks at Wellington’s southern-most regional park for the first time in an effort to keep the number of introduced ducks in check. Park users are being warned to stick to the tracks while hunting is allowed at Baring Head East Harbour Regional Park, 15km south of Wainuiomata, between May 4 to June 30. - APNZ
• Woman found dead A woman was found dead at the bottom of steps in south Dunedin yesterday morning. Senior Sergeant Brian Benn said the woman was found by neighbours to the St Clair property about 7.30am. Police were trying to establish what had happened. -APNZ
• Three hurt in crash Three people have been injured after a stolen car crashed into a pole in Hamilton last evening. A man with critical injuries and two women with serious injuries were been taken to Waikato Hospital, police said. Their ages were unknown. The incident occurred on Massey St, Frankton, at 6.50pm, St John Ambulance communications team manager Norm Ngatai said. - apnz
• Spies not trusted Only a third of New Zealanders polled in a new survey said they trusted the Government’s spy agencies - the Security Intelligence Service and the Government Communications Security Bureau. The One News Colmar Brunton poll, which surveyed 1009 people, asked: “To what extent do you trust Government intelligence and security services?” Prime Minister John Key is in charge of both agencies, and has recently taken a hit in two television polls. Mr Key told media he was taking the poll results with “a grain of salt”. - apnz
• Hacker hits university The personal details of more than 4500 past and present students may have been accessed by “unauthorised parties” who allegedly hacked into a University of Auckland server. An email sent yesterday to 4588 potentially affected people explained that academic transcripts and enrolment information was among the information stored on the server. The email, from Faculty of Arts Dean Professor Robert Greenberg and IT Services director Elizabeth Coulter, said: “This server is used for holding files attached to a number of Faculty of Arts systems. The majority of the files are copies of academic transcripts. Please note that the official transcripts for university graduates are held in the university systems separate to the one compromised.” -APNZ
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Charges dropped in Obama letters Charges of sending ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and others were dropped yesterday against an Elvis Presley impersonator from Mississippi who has said since his arrest last week that he had nothing to do with the case. Meanwhile, in Tupelo, numerous law enforcement officers converged on the home of another Mississippi man, Everett Dutschke, including some in hazardous material suits. No charges have been filed against him and he hasn’t been arrested. Both men say they have no idea how to make the poisonous ricin and had nothing to do with sending them to Obama, US Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi and a state judge. Referring to officials’ questions for him about the case, “I thought they said rice and I said I don’t even eat rice,” 45-year-old Paul Kevin Curtis said after he was released from custody. “I respect President Obama. I love my country and would never do anything to pose a threat to him or any other US official.” A one-sentence document filed by federal prosecutors said charges against Curtis were dropped, but left open the possibility they could be re-instated if authori-
ties found more to prove their case. The dismissal is the latest twist in a case that rattled the country already on edge over the Boston Marathon bombing last week. Curtis was well-known to Wicker because he had written to the Republican and other officials about black-market body parts he claimed to have found while working at a hospital — a claim the hospital says is untrue. Curtis also wrote a book called “Missing Pieces” about his claims and posted similar language on his Facebook page and elsewhere. The documents indicate Curtis had been distrustful of the government for years. He told The Associated Press yesterday that he realises his writings made him an easy target. “God will get the glory from here on out. It’s nothing about me. It’s nothing about my book. It’s nothing about the hospital. After 13 years of losing everything I have turned it over to God. After all these years God was the missing piece,” Curtis said. The two men the FBI are investigating are not strangers. Dutschke said the two had a falling out and that the last contact they had was in 2010. Dutschke said he threatened to sue Curtis. - APNZ
• Quake shakes PNG A 6.4-magnitude earthquake has struck Papua New Guinea, the US Geological Survey says, but no tsunami warning has been issued nor any damage reported. The strong quake hit kilometres north of Rabaul in the the Pacific nation’s east, the USGS said. It was 18 kilometres deep. Rabaul was the scene of destruction in 1994 when an erupting volcano caused a large number of buildings in the town to collapse, but seismologists said it was unlikely to have suffered any major damage this time. - AP
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Amena Qureshi wears makeup during a “zombie apocalypse” exercise, which included students dressing up as the undead, on the University of Michigan campus.
Bomber’s wife helps police Zombies invade Michigan campus The wife of Tamerlan Tsarnaev, the Boston bombing suspect gunned down in a police shootout, is co-operating with authorities probing the attack, her lawyers say. Katherine Russell, 24, who married Tsarnaev in June 2010 and has a threeyear-old child with him, is “doing everything she can to assist (the) ongoing investigation”, her lawyers said. Tsarnaev, 26, and his 19-year-old brother Dzhokhar - who is currently hospitalised and facing terror charges - are accused of having carried out the April 15 twin bombing at the Boston Marathon that killed three people and wounded more than 260. The lawyers’ statement said news that
the two brothers may have been behind last week’s carnage came as an “absolute shock” to Russell and her family. “As a mother, a sister, a daughter, a wife, Katie deeply mourns the pain and loss to innocent victims, students, law enforcement, families and our community,” it said. “In the aftermath of this tragedy, she, her daughter and her family are trying to come to terms with these events.” Tamerlan, the older of the two ethnic Chechen brothers, who had been living in the United States for over a decade, reportedly embraced a more radical form of Islam in recent years and seems to have been the ringleader of the attack. - APNZ
You can learn a lot from a zombie. At least that’s what a University of Michigan professor hopes her 31 graduate students took away from yesterday’s bizarre, albeit bloody, “zombie apocalypse.” The classroom exercise was designed to get School of Public Health students thinking about what the appropriate response should be during a disaster. Four times as many students who typically attend Epidemiology 651, “Epidemiology and Public Health Management of Disasters,” were on hand to welcome — or become — the
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Hackers have spooked markets after breaking into the Associated Press’s Twitter account and falsely reporting US President Barack Obama had been injured after two blasts at the White House. A brief alert on the news agency’s @AP account read: “Breaking: Two explosions in the White House and Barack Obama is injured.” Almost immediately the wire service posted via its corporate communications feed that its @AP Twitter account had been hacked, before promptly suspending the service. White House spokesman Jay Carney said the president was fine. - AP
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undead. The zombie exercise was modeled after a curriculum designed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and a handful of CDC staffers also participated. “’Zombie apocalypse’ sounds a bit silly, but the point of this is to show that if we’re prepared for any hazard, even the unimaginable hazards, like zombies — because we know they don’t exist — we are capable of preparing ourselves for perhaps anything that might occur,” said Dr Eden Wells, the epidemiology professor who teaches the course and serves as the brains behind
Judges of Australia’s “Best Jobs in the World” promotion have trawled through 45,000 videos to shortlist the best entries. Tourism Australia (TA) is offering its pick of the best working holiday jobs Down Under to showcase the country, including being a “funster” in NSW and an outback adventurer in the Northern Territory. Winners will be paid $100,000 each for a six-month contract starting in June.TA announced yesterdnesday that 150 people from 35 countries have been shortlisted for the jobs. - AAP
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The glass ceiling appears to remain intact in New Zealand, with only just over a third of employees reporting that women make up at least half of leadership positions in their businesses, according to a recent survey. The latest Randstad Workmonitor Report also found that more than half of those surveyed (54 per cent) said it was more difficult for women to be promoted to leadership positions -
however, this was less troubling than in Australia at 65 per cent. The report, which surveys over 13,000 employees across 32 countries each quarter, shows gender diversity in New Zealand leadership teams has fallen behind many Asian countries, with a larger number of respondents in India, Hong Kong, China and Singapore citing an even gender split in their management teams. A greater number of employees in the United States, United Kingdom and Italy also report that female employees
Cash rate unchanged: Reserve Bank Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler kept the official cash rate at 2.5 per cent, talking down the threat of soft inflation in recent months and reiterating his view the New Zealand dollar is “overvalued”. The kiwi jumped after the statement. “The high New Zealand dollar continues to be a significant headwind for the tradables sector, restricting export earnings and encouraging demand for exports,” Wheeler said in a statement. “At this point, we expect to keep the OCR unchanged through the end of the year.” Wheeler said the currency “remains overvalued and is higher than projected in March” with the Bank of Japan’s recent announcement of massive monetary stimulus underpinning some of those gains. In its March forecasts, the RBNZ saw the currency staying above 75 on the TWI until the June quarter next year, having previously seen it falling below 73 by the end of this year. The kiwi dollar rose to 84.44 US cents from 83.98 cents immediately before the statement was released. The trade-weighted index climbed to 78.15 from 77.82. Last month, Wheeler gave markets a reminder that a surging kiwi dollar could force a rate cut as cheaper imports and a stronger currency diminish demand for exporters. The central bank has been juggling a booming housing market in Auckland and property shortage in Christchurch against a rampant kiwi dollar that’s kept a lid on tradable inflation. Government figures last week showed consumer prices rose at an annual pace of 0.9 per cent in the first three months of the year, the third quarter in a row where it’s been below the central bank’s target of between 1 per cent and 3 per cent. Last month, RBNZ assistant governor John McDermott said the central bank could achieve its inflation target faster if it cut rates. - APNZ
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make up half of their organisation’s leadership team. Randstad’s New Zealand Director of recruitment & HR specialists Paul Robinson said it was vital New Zealand remained focused on advancing women into leadership positions and creating a gender balance across all industry sectors. In an increasingly global and mobile marketplace, it’s vital New Zealand doesn’t fall behind the rest of the world when it comes to having balanced leadership teams in organisations, whether large or small.
“While we have traditionally embraced diverse working environments, New Zealand employers must ensure we remain competitive locally and internationally, otherwise we risk losing our top talent overseas, or to a competitor,” he said. The key was for business leaders to “recognise, develop and reward” the best person for the leadership role every time. “If the best decision is made regardless of gender, the balance will naturally follow.” However, the survey found nearly 70
per cent of companies here were active in encouraging women employees to pursue leadership positions. This compared to only 57 per cent of employees globally who said their employer encouraged women to pursue promotional opportunities. New Zealanders were also overwhelmingly in favour of diverse management teams with 88 per cent saying they believed in balanced leadership groups. But only 46 per cent thought a quota system was a good idea, lower than the global average of 57 per cent.
New snack business on course By Joseph Aldridge A health food idea that started on the golf course has found its way into a growing number of Tauranga businesses. Nothing Naughty snack boxes launched two weeks ago and already more than 60 businesses across the city have accepted them in. The idea for the business started on the Mount Maunganui golf course where contract manufacturer Peter McKee was complaining about the quality of snack food to his golfing partner Fred Greenville. “Don’t come repeating yourself to me,” retired dairy farmer Mr Greenville said. “Get off your backside and do it yourself, take control of the industry. If you feel as passionately about quality food as what you’re telling me, then do it. Just get in there and do it.” With such a galvanising speech ringing in his ears, and an offer by Mr Greenville to partner in the business, Mr McKee sprung into action. His contract manufacturing business Bar King already had all the production capability in place so it was just a matter of developing a range of healthy snack foods. The result is eight varieties of fruit bars, three varieties of gluten-free cookies, wasabi peas, pretzels, vegetable crisps, popcorn and trail mixes. The snacks are stocked in a recycled timber box or a vend-
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Trail mixes, vegetables crisps and popcorn are among healthy snacks appearing in workplace snackboxes. ing machine (depending on the size of the business) and operate in an honesty box style. All the snacks cost $2. “Traditionally healthy food has always been more expensive, so by us using this vehicle to get it into businesses and hopefully schools it keeps it affordable, so it’s very competitive with all the other snack foods and it’s better for you,” Mr McKee said. One of the major differences between Nothing Naughty’s products and other snack foods was the use of sugar. “In most cases when you look at stuff in the supermarkets for
example, it’s full of sugar because sugar is $1 a kilo whereas some of the stuff we’re using is $14 or $15 a kilo, so they can’t afford to have those products in. “So by us cutting out everyone in the middle, we’re able to supply good products without all that sugar.” Mr Greenville, Mr McKee and business partner Ian Thorburn own and operate Nothing Naughty. The business aims to establish itself in Tauranga before selling franchises throughout the country. Mr Greenville said it has been a pleasure knocking on business
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Irrigation event aims to educate By Linda Clarke
Mid Canterbury farmers can learn about how they could make more money from every cow in their herd at a special event in Ashburton next week. Farmer-owned cooperative, LIC, is visiting eight towns with Cognosco, the research group from Anexa Animal Health, to present key findings of a national herd fertility study (funded by DairyNZ) and talk with farmers about the opportunity which exists for many from improved reproductive performance. The Ashburton meeting will be at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre on May 1, starting at 11am. Greg McNeil, LIC’s reproduction solutions manager, says the research suggests that by focusing on eight simple steps farmers could achieve more profit from the same sized herd. “This is an open invitation to all farmers and anyone else who is interested to come along and join the discussion, learn what drives
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IrrigationNZ’s Paul Reese (right) and Brett Marais check out the Ashburton Racecourse prior to next month’s Great Irrigation Challenge.
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successful reproduction and what they could do to improve their herd’s performance and overall profitability,” he said. Tom Brownlie, Cognosco scientist, says the presentation will provide farmers, local vets and consultants with the latest research into the reproductive performance of New Zealand dairy herds, including local statistics. “The comprehensive study was carried out over many farms and many years and included herds across the country, and has provided fascinating insights of how successful reproduction is achieved on farms of all sizes. “We’ll be presenting these findings in a practical way that will provide farmers with information that they can take away and apply on their own farms, to ultimately improve their herd’s reproductive performance.” There will be other roadshows around the country.
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launch a new resource, a booklet designed to encourage individual irrigators to form user groups so they can better manage water use in their particular areas. Mr Reese said it was the result of two years work and contained valuable advice
about setting up groups and making them work. Among the groups he consulted was the Ashburton River water users group, which works together to manage their surface or related takes to minimise impact on the depleted river.
Telford research on show Mid Canterbury dairy farmers interested in housing their cows indoors are being invited to hear about a research project to help them reduce their environmental footprint. The project will be discussed at an open day at Telford Dairy Farm near Balclutha on May 8. The dairy farm, part of the Telford Farm Training Institute, is the venue for the five-year project which will produce information relevant to Southland and Otago dairy farmers. As part of the Pastoral 21 Programme, the project will investigate ways the region’s dairy farmers can manage soils, animals and forage crops during the challenging shoulder and winter seasons. DairyNZ senior scientist Dawn Dalley says the project involves the management and study of two 110-cow farmlets, plus a 385-cow control herd. “The two farmlets are quite different from each other,” she said. “One will be managed more traditionally, using winter crop feeding, and the other will involve the use of indoor wintering.”
In the crop wintering system, the effects of different pasture and supplement types for milking cows will be closely monitored and less nitrogen fertiliser will be used. “In this system we are including more cereal silage and more annual ryegrass. “We have also delayed the herd’s calving date by two weeks to try and reduce the amount of supplement used in spring. By adjusting the calving pattern, we aim to reach peak production on pasture.” The second herd will be wintered in a barn and fed silage. The barn will also be used to manage soil conditions and reduce nitrate leaching. “We want to use the barn to reduce pasture damage in spring and autumn to reduce the amount of urine deposited on pasture,” Ms Dalley said. A number of options for reducing the environmental impact of farming will be investigated. Other work in this area will include investigating different grazing strategies for crops.
The March meeting of Hinds Women’s Institute was held in the Davison Room at Hinds Community Centre, on Wednesday 27th and started at 1.30pm with the Ode and Aspirations. Quite a bit of business was dealt with, including the raffle for Kidney Kids which was declared a great success. Secretary, Jo Wilson wrote a tribute on our late Link Correspondent for the Home & Country, a catering booking has been made and forthcoming events were also discussed. Mrs Rosa Bennett gave a most interesting report on the A.G.M held on the previous Monday at the Senior Centre, a meeting noted for its interesting speakers. Musical honours were observed for Msd Goodridge, Bota, Chisnall and Mattingley who had celebrated birthdays during the month. Each received a small gift from the box. The Annual Meeting followed with minutes of the last meeting being read, followed the annual Report read by the Secretary, Jo Wilson and the Annual Statement of Accounts by Treasurer Ruth Sheppard. President Lorraine Baughan also expressed her thanks to members who continued to support Hinds in such a loyal manner. The election of officers resulted in Mrs Rosa Bennett being elected as President, Valmai McKenzie, Vice President, and Betty Wilson as Secretary. All other positions on committee and for special duties were also filled. Mrs Colleen Hyde, the Competitions convenor then assisted in the presentation of trophies for the Annual Competitions: Douglas Vase flowers - Rona McConnell; Teal Cup, Cooking – Rona McConnell; Craft, Gwen Mattingley; Vegetables, Ruth Sheppard; Most Points and Most Entries, Rona McConnell; but without good support from many members, these competitions would not have the same appeal. Lorraine who is vacating the chair was presented with a posy and thanked for her time and energy devoted to WI and Jo Wilson, also vacating her position as secretary was also thanked and presented with a bouquet ot garden flowers arranged by Rona McConnell. Rona and Valmai McKenzie, the hostesses for the afternoon, at the conclusion of the business, then served a lovely afternoon tea which all members enjoyed during a time of “catch up.” The April Meeting will have a World War Two Theme with a call for biscuits etc for Anzac Day.
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Tourists counting the scores of irrigators visible from State Highway 1 as they pass through Mid Canterbury could be forgiven for thinking farmers are sucking up water like there’s no tomorrow. But nothing could be further from the truth, says IrrigationNZ project Paul Reese. The lateral and centre pivot spray irrigators that crawl across the landscape are the most efficient irrigators around and farmers have spent millions of dollars installing them. They know water is not an infinite resource and must be applied carefully. The public need to have confidence that irrigators are as aware of their environmental impacts as they are of the positive effect irrigation has on their bottom line, Mr Reese said. Mid Canterbury irrigators are leading the way when it comes to technology and water efficiency and is the reason Ashburton has been chosen to host the Great Irrigation Challenge next month. The two-day workshop on May 23 and 24 will include 16 half-day workshops ranging from irrigation basics to equipment selection and data management. Mr Reese said the irrigation service industry also had an important role and would be included in workshops. “It’s not only farmers who need access to experts and refresher training, but also the management, consultancy, supply and service components of our industry.” The event has already created plenty of interest, with registrations expected from around the region and further afield. He said irrigators were becoming increasingly professional about their management of water, forming voluntary user groups and making improvements to schemes, like converting open channels to pipe and making more use of telemetry and automation. “People have to upskill and keep up with all the changes.” “The irrigation industry is good here at using water efficiently. It is always in the
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get. Roll Call: used stamps, can tabs, and aluminium screw bottle tops was well responded to. The Moylan Trophy - was won by Valmai Mitchell, three Members tied for the Northchurch Trophy. Raffle was won by Ivy McCormick. The AGM followed this meeting, President Adrienne Hodson read a very full Report for the year. Elections followed for Officers - President Adrienne Hodson, Secretary Patsy Huggins, Treasurer - Joy Blee, Committee - Una Binsted, Pauline Palmer, Daphne Sheehan, Ivy McCormick and Judy Johns. Yearly Competitions for Most Points, - Floral, - Cora Petrie, Cooking - Adrienne Hodson, Craft, Joy Blee, The Turton Trophy for Most Points Overall was Molly Amos. The three Retiring Committee members were presented with flowers. A welcome cup of tea brought the meeting to a close.
Tinwald President Joy Keen welcomed members, also a new member Celia McDowell. One apology was accepted, and ond sick member. Motto read by Colleen Cockburn - If You want Breakfast in Bed, sleep in the kitchen. Roll Call - Subs and used stamps received an excellent response. Delegates were arranged to attend AGM Jan read our Link Letter from Bere Regis. Raffles won by Joy, and Margaret Jamieson. Judy and Jan dipped into the Birthday Box. Our AGM - Joy gave a comprehensive report on our activities during the past year. Competition Results Floral, - Yvonne Challis; Baking, - Joan Keele; Craft, - Yvonne Challis; Kinvig Trophy, - Yvonne, Colleen Cockburn and Jeanette Richards; Member No Major Prize - Yvonne; Overall points - Yvonne; Congratulations to our successful Winners. Joy Keen was elected President again also Secretary. Committee Vice President, - Colleen van der Eik, Treasurer, Yvonne Challis, Margaret Jamieson, Jocelyn Hill, Judy Hay, Colleen Cockburn, Bev. Oakley, Elizabeth Roulston. Green House 247 pts, Yellow House 243 pts. Meeting closed 3.45pm.
Westpark President Mary Simpson welcomed 14 Members to our March meeting. Several apologies were received, and the Aspirations were recited. Motto, read by Yvonne Lister: It’s easier to keep the peace than recover it when it’s gone. Roll Call: A large bag of used stamps and tops were collected for ACWW. Catering for the Federation luncheon was discussed. The raffle won by Aileen Wood, Birthday greetings sent to Bev Cornwall. Our Guest speaker - Brent Tolley from Mastagard recycling, gave a most interesting talk on what could be recycled. He was thanked by Mary Simpson and presented with a small gift.
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By Michelle Nelson A new agricultural drill is sowing the seeds of the future in Mid Canterbury paddocks this autumn. The Claydon direct drilling system is the one tool to do it all, and is the first of its type in the country. Imported from the UK by Timaru-based agronomist Roger Lasham, a director of Pure Oil New Zealand, for sowing oilseed rape, the direct seeding drill is proving its worth in a range of crops. Mr Lasham was involved in developing the machine, while working in the UK. “One of my clients invented it – it was essentially developed by farmers for
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Shorty St star takes off By Susan Sandys Actor Alison Quigan of Shortland Street fame has only ever driven though Ashburton, stopping for a coffee, so she is looking forward to performing here. “I’m really looking forward to it, I have never performed there,” she told the Guardian from Christchurch last week. Ms Quigan plays Jean in Taking Off, a Roger Hall comedy touring New Zealand which will stage at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre on May 5. Ms Quigan is well known for having had the role of receptionist Yvonne Jeffries in Shortland Street for seven years. She plays Jean in Taking Off, one of four women who set off alone to do their big OEs in their 50s or older. Each of the women has found themselves in a place in their lives that they are able to travel, and they end up experiencing both the highs and lows of travelling alone. Jean is a loyal corporate employee made redundant after 20 years of service, Ruth is separated after her husband had an affair after she brought up their family and supported him on their farm, Noeline is a widow, having nursed her terminally ill husband for years and is now taking the trip they had planned together, and Frankie is a Lotto winner who has left a boring husband. Ms Quigan said she herself had travelled, but never alone as had these characters. “There’s a part of me that would like to do it, but I feel a bit daunted,” she said. The play’s writer Roger Hall said in a press release that it was the “terror, loneliness and sheer exhilaration” of embarking on an OE on one’s own which had inspired the play. “These characters are sometimes very lonely. One of the frustrations of travelling alone is coming home to an empty hotel room at the end of an exciting day and having no-one to talk to,” Mr Hall said. Theatre may well be described by many as Alison Quigan’s second home, but it is certainly her first love. During 18 years as artistic director at Palmerston North’s Centrepoint Theatre Ms Quigan acted, directed 60 plus plays, and programmed many Kiwi titles. She has written extensively for the stage, and acted in a number of memorable roles for Auckland Theatre Company. She directed Calendar Girls for the Court Theatre last year. “For an actor, there’s more control on stage, for television there’s much less control. You are very much at the mercy of a director’s version of it, whereas on stage it’s much more collaborative,” she said.
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Costuming has been an art itself as Big Little Theatre Company prepares for its opening of Hood tomorrow. Forty-five members aged from six to 17 are undertaking a gruelling schedule of rehearsals this week, and three parents Philomena McIlroy (left), Sally Farr (right) and Deborah Donaldson have been just as busy. Director Jackie Heffernan said many of the spectacular garments for the show had been made from scratch, while others had been sourced from Ashburton and Christchurch suppliers and then altered. “Because the show is a really fun modern take on a medieval tale, costuming has been a clever blend of the old and the new,” Mrs Heffernan said.
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Whangarei’s planned Hundertwasser Art Centre has moved from being a “fragile venture” scorned by many ratepayers to a predicted tourist magnet for which corporate and private benefactors have already stumped up $2 million. And a website launched in Whangarei yesterday - www.hundertwassernz.co.nz - seeks more public donations for construction of the art centre in the city’s Town Basin. The Whangarei District Council is to provide $8 million of the $13.7 million cost of converting the former Northland Harbour Board headquarters into Hundertwasser-inspired architecture which is expected to be an international tourist attraction. The Whangarei Art Museum Trust is raising the balance of the money and trust chair councillor Sharon Morgan yesterday told a gathering of councillors, art centre officials and project supporters that $2 million had been pledged since fundraising started six months ago. The largest corporate pledge was $250,000 and the biggest donation from a private individual was $75,000. Ms Morgan later said Pub Charities had
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TAURUS (Apr 21st May 21st) People may be unpredictable and strong-willed today. Keep an optimistic outlook and don’t be surprised if reactions get blown out of proportion. You may find it hard to steer clear of quarrelsome types but you can try to fuel the day’s agenda with fun projects and upbeat plans. Changes to an ongoing relationship could be a possibility.
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Actor Alison Quigan is looking forward to performing in Roger Hall’s Taking Off in Ashburton next month.
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• April 26 – Hood opens at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, 6.30pm, with a performance to follow on Saturday and a matinee on Sunday. This medieval tongue-incheek performance, staged by the Big Little Theatre Company, is suitable for the whole family. • April 28 – Talking of Katherine Mansfield at the Ashburton College auditorium at 4pm. • May 2 – Haggis Sandwich at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, 7.30pm. • May 2 – Christchurch artist Ira MitchellKirk opens her exhibition A Time To Blossom at Terrace Downs Resort, to run until June 6. • May 3 - The Nutcracker, Moscow Ballet La Classique. Ballet skills, lavish costumes and magnificent sets, this show has it all. • May 5 – Roger Hall’s Taking Off at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. A sensitive comedy that trails four Kiwi girls on their big OE. • To May 5 – Zonta Youth Art Awards exhibition at the Ashburton Art Gallery. • May 11 – Mt Somers artist Sarah Harper and New Zealand artist Jean Laming open their exhibitions at the Ashburton Art Gallery with an artist talk at 1.30pm. Exhibitions to run until June 2. • May 22 – In conversation with Sarah
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Harper - an informal evening to be conducted as a casual interview between Sarah and the gallery’s curator focusing on recurring themes and inspirations. This is a free event, beginning at 6pm. May 24 – Miss Saigon by the Variety Theatre of Ashburton to stage at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre to May 31. From the writers of Les Miserables, Miss Saigon is a stunning, intense love story featuring such musical hits as The Movie In My Mind and Last Night Of The World. May 28 – A morning with Jean Laming. This is a free event, beginning 11am. Light refreshments will be served as gallery staff converse with Jean Laming about her life, exhibition and artistic career. June 22 – Ten Years of Song by the Mid Canterbury Choir, concert at 7pm. Ashburton Society of Arts weekly art and printmaking group Wednesdays 10am to 2pm, life drawing group first Monday of the month 10am to midday, mixed media art group Mondays 10am to 2pm, Saturday painting group 10am to 2pm.
If you have an event coming up and you think it might be suited to the Arts Diary, please let us know by contacting Susan Sandys on 307-7961 or susan.s@theguardian.co.nz
CANCER (Jun 22nd - Jul 23rd) Negative fears could make you more inward-looking, especially in matters of the heart. A Lunar Eclipse in your romance and creative zone may coincide with high passions and feelings. If you find yourself falling in love it might be best to hold back, as relationships begun at this time can take some strange highways and byways. Go easy for now!
LEO (Jul 24th - Aug 23rd) Unexpected news on the home front may jolt you out of any complacent feelings you have had. Events could coincide with a change in family dynamics or with a need for a timely decision. Careerwise, you might need to jump to attention too. Yet despite any inconvenience and the need for change, something good may come out of this.
VIRGO (Aug 24th Sep 23rd) Take a short trip or do some sightseeing but guard against hasty actions. You might also want to prepare for an unusual offer. The Lunar Eclipse in your communication zone brings the possibility of a message you can’t ignore. You may see the sense in changing a plan or strategy to accommodate new information or emerging trends.
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GEMINI (May 22nd Jun 21st) Issues at work could cause anxiety and stress. Don’t be surprised if a new direction isn’t in line with your goals. It might help to chat to a friend or to your partner. A solution may be just around the corner if you’re alert enough to spot it. It’s not a good day to ask for perks on the job but socializing with pals could cheer your spirits later on.
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LIBRA (Sep 24th Oct 23rd) You may need to buck up your ideas with regard to personal financial issues. Today’s Full Moon Eclipse may even see you change your mind around one issue. Perhaps you’ve already been cutting back and are already budget conscious but you may need to do more. A change in perspective concerning your feelings about money may help however.
SCORPIO (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) The Lunar Eclipse in your sign may have a personal effect on you. Perhaps you’ll be motivated to change the way you dress, the way your image defines you and anything else that you might feel uncomfortable about. This isn’t about blaming yourself for any perceived inadequacies but more about living to your full potential. Begin to harness it.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) You could feel caught between a rock and a hard place as a sense of duty weighs you down and limits your freedom. You may need to make an attitude adjustment if you’re going to come out smiling and on top form. Despite a heavy workload there are still options for fun as long as you’re willing to expect the unexpected and embrace it.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22nd - Jan 20th) There may be changes to your social life, which could be shocking or surprising at first. Under current trends that include a Lunar Eclipse, a good friend may have to leave your social circle for whatever reason, while potential new friends can make an entrance. You may become choosier about the clubs or groups you’re willing to join.
AQUARIUS (Jan 21st - Feb 19th) Watch out for behindthe-scenes ploys which could affect your career goals and aspirations. Powerful forces may mean you have to abandon a plan that’s no longer working out. You may find your career status could change on the spur of the moment. However, new doors can open and you’ll need to be quite determined to walk through them.
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PISCES (Feb 20th Mar 20th) The focus on longrange goals, religious or philosophical beliefs, educational matters and travel may be highly emphasized today. A Lunar Eclipse in this zone suggests changes to your current trajectory. For instance, a trip may need to be cancelled or reorganized. If you’re studying, you may feel a change of course is necessary for your success.
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A good attendance of members met at the Sports club on April 18 where a fair amount of business was attended to. Our closing day was on April 13 in conjunction with the bowling club. The winners and runners/up were presented with their trophies. Our annual general meeting is on the 2nd of May in the club rooms on Cavendish Street at 10am. The South Canterbury Croquet Association annual general meeting will be held at Caroline Bay Timaru on May 20 starting at 9.30am. The annual Town versus Country match played in Timaru was won by Country by a slender margin. Some of our members were in the Country team. The Interprovincial match between Canterbury and South Canterbury was played in Ashburton and won by South Canterbury. The South Canterbury A Grade Silver Badge was won by our top member Barbara Field. Our annual wood raffle is starting in May. The winter mahjong group will be playing again when a date has been set. The club mid-winter lunch is on Saturday, June 15. The combined local croquet clubs social event is to have a date arranged and the other clubs notified. While our season has just finished the new season’s calender is already being made out. The opening of the 2013-14 season will be gala day on September 14.
Allenton Rugby Club The Allenton Senior Bs have made a positive start to the 2013 season, with wins against Rakaia, Methven and Mt Somers. With a mix of old hands (including the evergreen Pete Leonard) and some fresh young faces, coaches Steve Wilkie and Norm McIntyre are back for another season.  In the game against Mt Somers, which Allenton won 13 - 10, Jayden Faunge scoring all 13 points for Allenton with a try, a conversion and 2 penalties. It’s good to see Undies back, and this year he seems to have found a pair of boots that can be done up with laces rather than strapped to his feet with tape. Other results were: U16 Kaiapoi 17, Allenton/Celtic 10; U14.5  Celtic 24, Allenton G 10 ; Allenton M 46, Methven 42; U11 Allenton 50, Collegiate 22             Â
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Ashburton Horticultural Society President Dick Bennett welcomed members to the recent meeting, although the damp evening resulted in a lower than usual turn-out. However those attending had an educational visit to the local manufacturer RX Plastics where we were shown huge machinery producing plastic components for irrigation and water supply. Next meeting on May 27 will be the last for the current season and will begin with a pot luck tea at 6pm. This will be the last opportunity for members to compete for points in the table show. Raffles were won by 1st Dick Bennett and 2nd Anne Gamblin Premier bloom: Brian Glassey – yellow chrysanthemum ‘Courtier’. Table show results: Pat Tarbotton 7 1sts, 3 2nds. Ken McLaren 6 2nds, 1 3rd. Brian Glassey 4 1sts, 4 2nds, 1 3rd. Shona Thomas 4 1sts, 1 2nd, 1 3rd. John Hoogweg 3 1sts, 3 2nds, 2 3rd. Patricia McLaren 1 1st, 3 2nds, 1 3rd Surrey Lamont 1 1sts, 2 3rd.
Centre for the March meeting with Jennifer Marks presiding. There were 16 apologies. The following is the results of the flower show. Michael Hanrahan gave a very informative talk on ‘Early Plantings in NZ’ and had a Powerpoint show on different plants and areas of the district. This was enjoyed by all who were there, and afternoon tea was served. The following is the results of the flower show: Premier bloom/decorative: Jenny Marks Flower of the Month, chrysanthemum: Pamela Bird 1, Mary Leighton 2, Shirley Thomas 3. Large bloom: Jenny Marks 1, Isabel Porter 2, Pat Tarbotton 3. Small bloom: Isabel Porter 1, Pamela Turner 2, Mary Leighton 3. Miniature bloom: Mary Leighton 1, Pat Tarbotton 2, Jennifer Marks 3. Spike: Pamela Bird 1, Mary Leighton 2, Pat Tarbotton 3. Cluster: Shirley Thomas 1, Jennifer Marks 2, Pat Tarbotton 3. Shrub: Shirley Thomas 1, Pat Tarbotton 2, Isabel Porter 3. Decorative A, Dardevil: Jenny Marks 1.
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President Graham Taylor welcomed a good number of members, partners and visitors to the February meeting. The grace before the meal was led by Lion Peter O’Neill who asked all present to think of the children of Christchurch many of whom still suffer with earthquake trauma. In a recent newsletter, Wing-Kun Tan, the World president of Lions, reminded members of his plea to treat the members of the club as you would your own family, using the concept of “My family, my Club�. Pakeke Lions Club of Ashburton is a good example of this in action. Zone Chairman Lion Tony Thomas, who was a guest for the evening, presented a special award to Immediate Past President Lion Ron Paterson. This was “The Presidents Retention campaign 2010-2011� award for outstanding services in keeping members interested and active during his term of office. It was a good example of the concept being promoted by the World President. Lion Tony encouraged the club to see that potential leaders took the opportunity to avail themselves of leadership training courses being held. Lion Arthur Pawsey updated members on the upcoming charity auction being held on Friday March 2, the proceeds will be going to the Cancer Society. 1st VP Lion Meredith advised that the club will be involved in the Ashburton Wheels Week from May 5. 2nd VP , Lion John reminded members of the Bowls day on April. 3rd VP Lion Bob Rogers asked for more drivers for Day care. The next Ladies craft morning will be held at the home of Ina Divers on March 12 at 10am. The guest speaker for the evening was Ashburton rugby legend Jock Ross. Jock related many of his experiences during and after his rugby playing days which continued long after the time when most players retire. Being invited to join the NZ Classic All Black team enabled him to follow his passion and to keep playing while travelling the world to rugby playing nations. A highlight was the leading of a group of Welsh supporters during the 2011 World Cup. The meeting concluded with the singing of the national anthem accompanied by Betty George.
Ashburton Rose Group The April meeting chaired by Daphne Rissman. Daphne reminded us it was time to choose our
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as Paul Greer and Gaby Jansen. Here we have two real blockbuster games, PK was top qualifier and is in career best form, but the old grey fox has been around the traps a few times and is a canny gamer, should be a great tussle. The other should be a seriously one sided affair, with the high skill level and strong composure of Paul against a lucky Dutchman. All the smart money will be on Paul to win early, but as I’ve never been called smart, and I’d rather be lucky than skilful, I pick Rossco to take on Gaby in the final. Lastly the Seniors finds Robbie Bell playing Daniel Green and Owen Miller taking on Andrew Tindall, two cracking games again. Owey and Trev sees the battle of the big men, and these two goliaths should put on a cracking display, in the other semi, its the turn of the dads, with both playing very steady golf at present it could be a case of you can hold their nerve the longest, this match will go into extra time. Eventually I predict Owen and Robbie into the big game.
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After last weekend’s lovely weather and a lot of hardy souls fighting the course and conditions, we now have the semi finalists for the club champs, and there is sure to be some great games this coming Saturday. In the Junior B we have Ken Clucas taking on Len Hunt, and Mike Holmes battling Derek Shaw. Two very tight games that could well go either way. If Ken gets the driver tamed he will be tough to beat, but Len is a hardened warrior and will not lie down. Mike and Derek are both in great touch, and it will come down to a chip in or a couple of clutch puts to nick it. My call Ken and Derek into the final. Junior A sees Gavin Douglas facing off with Miti Daniels and Dave Hewitt locking horns with John Davis. Gavin and Miti have vastly different games, but both are great matchplayers, whereas Dave and John are very similar in there approach, so two tough games will see Gavin and Dave go through in my opinion. Onto the Intermediate grade, PK Ngutu and Ross Chatterton will square off, as well
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April 22 0-20.0 Grade Gross; Morna Hogan,Timaru 88-11-77 r/u gross Judith Webb,Mayfield 94-18-76 Best Nett,Katrina Glass, Methven 95-18-77 r/u Best nett Adrienne Hopping,Mayfield 100-22-78 Stableford, Fiona Williamson, Ashburton 30,r/u stableford, Marion Wedderell, Rakaia 29 2nd Shot 2 & 11, Alison Hewson,Ashburton Longest Drive 7 and 16 Katrina Glass, Methven 20.1-28.3 Grade Gross; Nola Hydes, Methven 105-23-82 c/b r/u Gross Jenny Williams, Ashburton 105-23-82 Best Nett; Joan Stocker, Mayfield 106-27-79 c/b r/u Best Nett Lynn Worsford, Methven 10526-79 Stableford, Teresa Broker, Rakaia 30,r/u Stableford Sally Smith,Rakaia 29 2nd Shot 2 and 11 Pam Morrison, Mayfield Longest Drive 9 and 18 Jenny Williams, Ashburton 28.4-40.0 Grade Gross; Anne Maree Blair, Mayfield 105-31-74, r/u Gross Margaret Lloyd, Rakaia 107-30-77 Best Nett; Sharon Duthie, Mayfield 108-33-75 r/u Best Nett Margaret Reid, Mayfield 118-4078 Stableford, Hilary Ward, Ashburton 31 r/u Stableford Juliet McLeod, Mayfield 28 2nd Shot 2 & 11 Juliet McLeod Mayfield Longest Drive 3 and 12 Sharon Duthie, Mayfield Nearest the Pin 5 and 14 over the field, Morna Hogan Timaru Twos, Trish Corbett Two Drawn teams of four; Jan Clucas, Alison Vessey,Noelene Donoghue, Vicki Moore; Jenny Senior, Margaret Dale,Glenys Carr and Sarah Gallagher.
April 23 Woodland Trophy 2nd Round; Anne Maree Blair and Margaret Read bt Adrienne Hopping and Val Fleming 5/3 Par Round Marilyn Cross 4up,Johnny Wright 3down,Glenys Carr 4down ALT nearest the pin 5&14, Glenys Carr Marilyn Cross/Hasting McLeod/Property Brokers 2nd shot 2&11 0-30 Judy Webb 31-40+ Margaret Read Marjory Murdoch Player of the Day; Marilyn Cross.
Tinwald Golf Club Tuesday Ladies 1st Ailsa Jary, 1st Stones Trophy & 1st Twilighters 65+ April 23 Phylis Smith net 70, Maureen Colville 76, Shirley Durry 77, Di Lowe 78, Anne Dwan 79 and Di Bell 79, Diane Wellman 80 on C/b from Shona Vucetich Nearest The Pins: Sponsored by No. 6 – Stables Family Restaurant Kirsty Mcauliffe: No12. - Hair by Mac & Maggie – Phil Ellis: No. 2: 2nd Shot - Dairy Business Centre – Maree Moore: No. 16 : 2nd Shot Outdoor Adventure – Shona Vucetich. Two’s – Phylis Smith 9 Hole Ladies Sue Bunt & Stroke Round Nellie Burrows 39 on c/b from Nancy Costin 39
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Midweek Women Tuesday Ladies April 30 April 30 Round 3 Club Champs with Stableford round Club House Draw and Meeting for all Players for others Please check in by 9.10am for Meeting: Draw Steward: Leigh Wackrow – 308 3790, 18 Hole Players – 4 Square Trophy Tuesday Starters Gay Lane and Jan McArthur Starters: B. Harris & J. Undy Cards: C. Linney No 1 Tee 8.45 J. Holmes vs K Shaw, 9.00 & L. Bird A Grant/B Blair vs A Hopwood, 9.06 J Tea Duties: a.m. R. O’Brien: p.m .V. Hampton Williams vs S Simpson, 9.12 J Montgomery vs & L. Glassey: H Ward, 9.18 A Hewson vs S Elliott, 9 Holers: 2nd 2 J’s Cup – Stroke & Putting. 9.24 H Robertson vs J Dunlop, 9.30 G Sloper, A Hunt, W Suttie No 10 Tee 9.00 W Parr, K Green, F Matsinger 9.06 V Moore, K Congdon, H Trott 9.12 R Fail, B Martin, R Evans 9.18 T Cates, D Simmons, B Cameron 9.24 P Bell,D Engelbrecht, B Gregory 9.30 J Welch, R Bennett, B White 9.36 L Wackrow, J McArthur, G Lane Saturday Matches to be played 27 April C Bell vs W Parr, P Bell vs S Bradford/V Moore, S Reid vs B Cameron, N. Gill vs H Lovett, B Fechney vs L Pollock, K McRae vs Mayfield Ladies Golf R Nicoll, J Dunlop vs F Matsinger Carr Group Mayfield Open Tournament
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base-rooted roses for winter and to dig out the old rose and renew the soil. A discussion was held of how to present roses for the show bench. The competition was “Last of Roses� an arrangement won by Daphne; 2nd Perry; 3rd Shirley & Joan. The raffle – miniature rose was won by Bev Tuck. Joy Hydes demonstrated fondant flowers, a delicate and time consuming hobby that has grown extensively. The fondant included a hardener and flowers very delicately rolled and cut into shapes. Then hand worked into a bloom. A little lusta sprinkled into an orchid was a beautiful effect. The next meeting a “Pot Luck Tea� from 6.30pm.
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The audience arrived to the welcoming sound of Hope McIntosh’s lovely piano playing. Yvonne welcomed and then “Happy Birthday� was sung for the April birthday folk, followed by Heather Glass, plus her guitar with one of her delightful songs and then followed with a bracket of three songs about love and its trials and tribulations. Alan McQuarters and Jim Lischner with “Trombone and Trumpet� were next with a sample of music they played at a church service starting with “The Rose� accompanied by Yvonne on the keyboard including “South of the Boarder� and “Serenade�, Amelia accompanying herself on her guitar sang “First Love� and “Cattle song�, “I’ll always love you�. On Sunday May 19 Age Concern are having a concert at 2pm. “Maid in the Garden� and “Lillie Marlene� and more lovely tunes were next from Heather. Raffles were drawn and then Amelia came on stage to please the audience with more of her lovely songs including “I love you with all my heart� and ‘The Lord, my God�. Jim, Alan and Yvonne conducted a sing-a-long and “It’s a long way to Tipperary�, “Hang out your washing on the Seifrieg Line�, “Goodnight Sergeant Major�, �Now is the hour� and “Keep on smiling� which really had all the audience participating. A lovely ending to a very enjoyable afternoon. Afternoon was then served. For Total Mobility please ring 308-1237.
Ashvegas Country Club Unfortunately last Sunday’s heavy rain caused major disruptions to Mitch’s gardening plans and also to most attempts to play golf. The opening round of pennants was called off and is now going to be held this Sunday which in turn means that our scheduled premier day for this Sunday has been postponed to the following week. With all local courses in use for pennants this weekend it could be another day at home on the couch for those not involved in those matches. On the positive side Terry has booked Terrace Downs for the premier day so it should be an interesting day for those that go. There were a few that did try and have a round in the rain last Sunday and while their identities will remain secret to avoid any embarrassment there was a personal highlight for one of those that played. One unnamed member, who has close ties to Scotland, won a very rare haggle and despite being soaking wet when he finished he was clearly delighted with what he had achieved.
Cavendish Club Arts and crafts: Mr and Mrs Charlie Hill from CharRees Winery were guest speakers at the arts and crafts meeting. While Charlie spoke to us about the setting up of their winery, Esma served wine for the members to taste. We heard of the worries as well as the exciting times in the establishment, but always “Quality before Quantity� was the thinking. We tasted wines in all. The variation in the three vintages of Pinot Gris was amazing. Travel Circle: Travel Circle speaker on April 5 was Jan Johnson who with her husband Richard and 14 companions cycled in Myanmar (Burma). During this three-week trip they covered a remarkable mileage over some horrific roads. Burma left the British Commonwealth January 4th 1948 and instability h as been the lot for the people, however this has not altered the charm and happiness of the people nor taken away the grandeur and beauty of this country – magnificent buildings, Buda’s covered in golf leaf, monasteries and processions of monks, so much to hear about and Mrs Johnson’s talk seemed short and one can only hope we may have the good fortune to hear this interesting delightful speaker again.
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The April meeting was held up at the Allenton Rugby Rooms and there were 27 women present. After the minutes and the treasurers report were given mention was again made of the Open Day in June. Arrangements are under way. It was reported that the cupboard for storing library books will be here at the meeting in May A report was given about the weekend course led by Patsy Z. About 12 were there each day and people came away inspired. The courses were on Care of your Wheel and Spinning High Tech Fibres. Wheel Week is to be held 4th–19th May and rather than have set times for spinners to be at Ashfords it was left that people go when they are free to show their craft. We hope it won’t be left to just a few. When asking members about a mystery bus trip there was a good showing of hands to show interest and this will take place on May 6. Husbands and friends are welcomed. Numbers need to go to Margaret Williamson by April 30. The National Creative Fibre Convention has a high standard for accepting garments for the fashion parade and we were pleased to hear that four of our members have had their garments accepted. The Show and Tell table had a variety of samples of work done at both seminars using a great assortment of wools and fibres. A member had knitted some small dressed teddy bears, some other small dolls were dressed which will be going to Ronald McDonald House, a crocheted rug in Irish style crochet which showed big flowers, a doily in fine cotton which had been worked by tatting. A knitted hat, balaclava style, and alpaca toddlers sleeveless jacket and an alpaca dark brown knee rug. Margaret Williamson showed us her work for the Creative Fibre Design Course and it was a real credit to her.
Methven Friendship Club On Thursday March 14 the annual general meeting was held in the Methven United Club Rooms. An enjoyable lunch provided by Tracey Lyttle and her helpers, was appreciated by all those present.
After the meal the members were called to order for the Election of Officers for the 2013-14 year. PRESIDENT – Hazel Glasson, SECRETARY – Sue Jackson, and TREASURER – Anne Ridge. A committee will be selected at a later date. A round of applause took place for the successful elected officers. Once the serious side of the meeting was completed, members were entertained by Emma-Kate Parsons, a Nursing Student from Christchurch. She spoke on her month doing voluntary work in Cambodia. This proved to be a very interesting topic. Emma-Kate would like to return one day when she has finished her studies. She was thanked for her talk and members showed their appreciation in the usual way. Our April Meeting took place on Thursday 11th. Members gathered at “The Lodge on Chertsey�, for a meal, after which the members moved to the Methven United Club Rooms for a speaker at 2pm. Our guest for the afternoon was ‘Grey Power’. 8 members came up from Ashburton to speak to us about who they are and what they do. Their Mission Statement - To be the appropriate voice for all older New Zealanders. Each member spoke on the different areas that the group were involved in. Superannuation, Health, Essential Services, Law & Order, 50plus and Privatisation. Grey Power is not aligned with any political party and present a strong, united body to all Parliament and Statutory Bodies on matters affecting New Zealanders. They oppose all discriminatory and disadvantageous legislation affecting the rights, security and dignity of the elderly. The group has been successful over the years, lobbying for the betterment of elderly people. An opportunity for asking questions was made, after which the President thanked them very much for the informative information. Raffles and afternoon tea, which GreyPower so kindly provided, was enjoyed by all.
Seniornet Ashburton Inc We have our Apple/Mac computer installed, with partial funding from “The Lion Foundation� of which we are very grateful. Ring Norman for information. Workshops are going well and we are getting through the backlog now. If you want to enrol, ring Jenny, as we have one or two for some workshops and would like a few more for each, but if this doesn’t happen, we will hold these workshop’s with those interested. Emails have become a problem, as with different email program’s available now, we cannot have all the programs installed on our computers. We are going to hold a workshop/forum for email and you are welcome to bring your laptop’s along and we will explain to you, how your program runs and if we can’t do this, we will find out for you. We are having this on Monday April 29 and have sufficient to hold a class. On Tuesday May 7 we will be holding a card making workshop. A Windows 8 class is being arranged as well. We have a saving class on Monday May 13. Question and answer afternoon will be held on Thursday May 2 at 1.30pm at the MSA Lounge and the topic this month is “internet banking�, with the demonstration by Heartland Bank. We had an interesting demonstration last month from Coen Lammers the Guardian Editor, on their website Online Guardian. Even though the projector was not performing well, everybody enjoyed the afternoon and there was plenty of questions and advice on what needed to be done to improve the Guardian. Coen took it all in good spirit and said he will look into it, as he welcomes feedback from the Guardian readers to improve the paper. Noel Leemings evening last Wednesday was interesting and we thank Malcolm and his team. We always learn something new and the effort they put in for their presentations is appreciated by Seniornet. Remember if you need a workshop or to inquire about the current classes available ring: Jenny 308 8424. Mac/Apple Norman 307 0359
The Plains Probus Club
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On Monday April 22 new President Audrey Lowe welcomed 82 members and 3 visitors. 12 apologies were received. Natalie gave the almoners report, and Pat the financial report. As some members had asked about starting a Mahjong group, Janice gave us a short talk on the basics and the equipment available. A series of questions and answers by committee members Audrey, Joan, Sandy and Natalie followed, giving us a brief profile of their lives. This enables members to get to know their committee. The raffle was won by Jean MacDonald. Short stories were read by Sandy and Aine and Allison read pieces from a Probus Newsletter about what other clubs have been doing. Our guest speaker was Michelle Nelson, who is the chief reporter for the Guardian. Michelle grew up in Geraldine, and had various jobs including working in shearing sheds and teaching. She later joined the ministry of Foreign Affairs and spent six years in Fiji .She also worked in Twizel, and on returning to Geraldine enrolled at Aoraki Polytechnic for a year. Michelle has backpacked around parts of Australia, and worked and spent nearly four years there. While on the internet she found a job advertised at the Guardian for which she applied and was successful, coming here in January. Michelle heads the news team of reporters and photographers. The Guardian is now available on line, with facilities for email and texting, hopefully to attract younger readers. Several changes are planned for the paper. A very interesting talk on what it takes to produce our local paper. Michelle was thanked by Noeline and presented with a small gift. The next meeting will be held on May 27.
Thistle Masonic Lodge At our April meeting the Worshipful Master, Wor. Bro. M J Green especially welcomed Brother Paul Condron from Waihenga St John Lodge in Martinborough, he was one of eight visitors to witness Wor. Bro. Green initiate Brother Carl Loui Vergara as a member of Thistle Lodge. Wor. Bro. Green was supported by Bros. R. Mercado, D. Cullimore, F. Fortich and Wor. Bros. A Malcolm, D. Gordon, B. Leath, J. Burn and J. Rainey who all gave impressive charges to the candidate. Fraternal greetings were extended to the Master of Thistle Lodge by representatives from Harmony Lodge; Erewhon Lodge; Ashburton Lodge and his own brethren.
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NZ Metro TC fields, form and drivers Fields for NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc meeting at Addington Raceway today. NZ Meeting number: 8 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7; 9, 10 and 11 RACE 1 5.31pm (NZT) BISHOPDALE-BUSH INN TABS AMATEUR DRS MOBILE PACE $5000, 4yo+ up to 3 wins +claimer mob. pace, mobile, 1950m 1 07x07 Ripia (1) fr................................... D Paterson 2 93344 Master Lachlan (2) fr........................ G Cook 3 16508 Its Nukes (3) fr..................................B White 4 09470 Supreme Estella (4) fr.................... S Murtha 5 9x571 Artys On Fire (5) fr....................J McDermott 6 02704 Race Cafe (6) fr................................ A Edge 7 18059 McPadden (7) fr.............................R Burnett 8 55544 Cardinal Huff (8) fr........................R Sissons 9 57759 Royal Courage (9) fr.........................S Blake 10 29015 Bevan Gray fr................................ Scratched 11 42833 Kellyrox (21) fr..................................... G Bull RACE 2 6.06pm CLARKSONS SUPPLIERS OF ADDINGTONS SIGNAGE TROT $8000, 3yo+ 1 to 2 wins trot, stand, 2600m 1 56084 Sundons Comet (1) fr................... S McNally 2 73D72 No Potato (2) fr.................................D Dunn 3 40386 Millicent (3) fr....................................J Curtin 4 52072 Eyrewell Pegasus (4) fr.....................P Davis 5 25777 Ignite (5) fr J Anderson (J,........................Cl) 6 4412x Tarn (6) fr................................... M Edmonds 7 53193 Freefall (7) fr.............................. B Borcoskie 8 44748 Tyron Lochie (8) fr......................... P O’Reilly 9 1700x Hubie Hudson (U1) fr.......................M Jones 10 99400 Dutchess (U2) fr....................... C D Thornley 11 0098x Orse M Jogmar (U3) fr.....................S Trotter RACE 3 6.38pm CLARKSONS EXPERTS IN VEHICLE SIGNAGE MOBILE PACE $7000, 4yo+ 1 to 2 wins mob. pace jun.d, mobile, 2600m 1 89000 The Black (1) fr 2 29100 Good Girl Becqui (2) fr.............B Thomas (J) 3 x2500 Mystery Boy (3) fr...................... B Munro (J) 4 9x323 Tyron’s Falcon Ella (4) fr..............J Young (J) 5 03031 Onslow Hanover (5) fr.................... K Cox (J) 6 541x7 Earsgrinningatyou (6) fr........... S Golding (J) 7 1972 Uncle Trevor (7) fr....................... S Ottley (J) 8 62660 Alta Mario (8) fr...................M Williamson (J) 9 70x70 Spunky’s Dream (9) fr.................L Lester (J) 10 10046 Gino D’Acampo (21) fr..................R Todd (J) 11 2x837 Comenche (22) fr.......................... M Kerr (J) 12 90650 Black Ice (23) fr........................... R Close (J)
13 53210 Brute Ute Anvil (24) fr.............. Z Butcher (J) 14 84090 Gliding Rose (25) fr....................T Quate (J) 15 06808 Drum Major (26) fr.......................C Ward (J) Emergency: The Black RACE 4 7.13pm PGG WRIGHTSON NZYS SERIES 2YO MOBILE TROT $85,000, 2yo mob. trot, mobile, 1950m 1 48452 Hot Pants (1) fr..............................M Purdon 2 6730 Rocky Six (2) fr.................................D Dunn 3 Brite N Lovely (3) fr...................... I Cameron 4 3 K D Muscles (4) fr...................... M Edmonds 5 Motu Great Success (5) fr............ S McNally 6 121 Schleck (6) fr............................ Z Butcher (J) 7 764 Dieu De L’Amour (7) fr...................B Orange 8 7 Fatal Reunion (8) fr...........................J Curtin 9 5 Rocky Mountain Son (U1) fr............ G Smith RACE 5 7.45pm CLARKSONS CREATORS OF LOGOS& BRANDING NEEDS PACE $7000, 3yo+ non winners pace, stand, 2600m 1 80080 Ireby Doris (1) fr.........................C Hunter (J) 2 70765 Stairway To Heaven (2) fr........B Thomas (J) 3 9 One Dot Domino (3) fr............... M Edmonds 4 2 Loch In C (4) fr.............................. G O’Reilly 5 3x008 Free Bird (5) fr....................M Williamson (J) 6 884 Jack Hammer (6) fr.............................R May 7 K C Monet (7) fr..............................K Barron 8 745 Christians Wonder (8) fr................... G Smith 9 69800 Hotmamalinemypockets fr............ Scratched 10 95030 Twitch (9) fr.............................. C D Thornley 11 88 Lifestyler (10) fr............................C DeFilippi 12 Hell Or Heaven (11) fr......................M Jones 13 50x43 Delightful (12) fr............................ R Holmes 14 97770 Little Mo (13) fr..........................A Tomlinson 15 00627 Sublime Lustre (14) fr....................B Orange RACE 6 8.13pm GARRARD’S SIRES STAKES SERIES HEAT MOBILE PACE $18,000, 2yo c&g mob. pace, mobile, 1950m 1 2 Scotlynn Mach (1) fr........................M Jones 2 7520 Explosive Art (2) fr..............................R May 3 1111 Allblack Stride (3) fr....................L McCarthy 4 08 Whozideawasthis (4) fr................. R Holmes 5 Someardensomewhere (5) fr.........M Purdon 6 41 Zacharia (6) fr................................B Orange 7 83423 Tiger Tara (7) fr............................. G O’Reilly 8 8 Highview Highlander (8) fr...........C DeFilippi RACE 7 8.41pm CLARKSONS MASTERS OF SIGN WRITING MOBILE PACE $5000, 4yo+ non winners mob. pace, mobile, 2600m 1 08473 Blytheburn (1) fr...........................C DeFilippi
2 59890 Wood Fire (2) fr........................ L McCormick 3 560x8 Blanco (3) fr........................M Williamson (J) 4 29303 Limitation (4) fr........................... B Borcoskie 5 94706 Nemean (5) fr........................... C D Thornley 6 4557x Crying Out Loud (6) fr........................ M Neill 7 98045 Wonder Anvil (7) fr......................C Markham 8 76x46 Multimillion Eyre (8) fr................ G Anderson 9 50099 Strandhill (9) fr........................... I Schwamm 10 6 Shantahlia Hero (21) fr............... K Cameron 11 00x60 Canndew (22) fr................................P Davis 12 Peruvian Pasos (23) fr.................. S Lethaby 13 07732 Dream Gal (24) fr...........................B Orange 14 Jumeirah (25) fr............................... G Smith 15 89x Destined For Glory (26) fr...............T Chmiel 16 78 Silk Rose (27) fr......................... P Borcoskie Emergencies: Wood Fire, Strandhill RACE 8 9.11pm CLARKSONS BUILDING SIGNAGE& WINDOW FROSTING PACE $8000, 3yo+ 1 to 2 wins spechcp pace, stand, 2600m 1 60609 Stingray (1) fr...................................... B Butt 2 56577 Westburn Warrior (2) fr.....................D Dunn 3 21333 Major Moment (3) fr......................... G Smith 4 0x440 Westburn Florid (4) fr.....................B Orange 5 48500 Bankcard (5) fr............................ R Close (J) 6 65502 Double Line (6) fr.......................... G O’Reilly 7 750x8 Montenegro (7) fr..............................J Curtin 8 89000 The Black (8) fr 9 50308 Caesar’s Flame (U1) fr......................J Dunn 10 8458x Little Tess (1) 10.............................T Chmiel 11 02075 In Tandem (2) 10........................... R Holmes 12 92590 Special Bella (3) 10....................C Markham 13 90525 Givethejobtobarnsy (4) 10........... J Versteeg 14 58054 Thorn In My Side (5) 10........... C D Thornley 15 88976 Majestic Lustre (6) 10..................C DeFilippi 16 28753 Maddison Hill (7) 10............................R May 17 84003 Supreme Sign (U1) 10............. C R Thornley Emergencies: The Black, Majestic Lustre RACE 9 9.41pm CLARKSON SIGN STUDIO DISPLAY&CONFERENCE MBL PACE $8000, 2yo+ f&m 1 to 2 wins mob. pace, mobile, 1609m 1 12852 For The Ladies (1) fr.................. J Trainor (J) 2 20415 Helena Jet (2) fr..................................R May 3 33581 Seven Point One (3) fr.............B Thomas (J) 4 14151 Cindi Arma (4) fr...................... C D Thornley 5 35456 All Delight (5) fr.................................J Curtin 6 1066x Lauramegan fr.............................. Scratched 7 1Px7P Azarenka (21) fr.................................J Dunn 8 02410 Hunter Victoria (22) fr..................C DeFilippi
Williams heading back to Japan
9 544P1 Memorable (23) fr..........................B Orange 10 29520 Stylish Babe (24) fr.......................S McNally 11 2122 Bella Starr (25) fr..............................D Dunn Emergency: Lauramegan RACE 10 10.11pm CLARKSONS LEADERS IN PRINTED SIGNAGE TROT $7000, 2yo+ non winners trot, stand, 2600m 1 42060 Xmas Joy Belle (1) fr....................S McNally 2 27300 Contella fr..................................... Scratched 3 80x00 Monk’s Gal (2) fr........................ I Schwamm 4 044 Overanova (3) fr............................ J Wheeler 5 30322 Barry (4) fr.................................M Edmonds 6 69600 Rebma (5) fr...............................A Tomlinson 7 0x240 Gold Harmony (6) fr........................K Barron 8 000x Diggerboy fr.................................. Scratched 9 6x57x Winsome Luck (7) fr.................... K Cameron 10 22058 Mantorp (8) fr...............................C DeFilippi 11 0 Gogirl Bromac (9) fr........................M House 12 x2524 Charlie Kaos (10) fr........................... C Ford 13 0 Mighty River (11) fr........................... J Keast 14 6 King Denny (12) fr........................... B Nyhan 15 0 Caralee (U1) fr....................................R May 16 853 Trouble Whiz (U2) fr...................... R Holmes 17 86x Gunsight Pass (U3) fr.................... K Cox (J) 18 650 Gin Rummy (U4) fr....................... I Cameron Emergencies: Monk’s Gal, Diggerboy, Mighty River RACE 11 10.41pm CLARKSON SIGN STUDIO - COMPLETE STUDIO MBL PACE $7000, 3yo+ non winners mob. pace, mobile, 1950m 1 5 Eva Sophnally (1) fr...................M Edmonds 2 59890 Wood Fire (2) fr........................ L McCormick 3 36270 Diplomat (3) fr...................................J Curtin 4 4x439 McCracken (4) fr........................... G O’Reilly 5 2253x Mac Bubbles (5) fr............................D Dunn 6 34823 My Lifesign (6) fr...........................K Williams 7 50099 Strandhill (7) fr........................... I Schwamm 8 American Guy fr............................ Scratched 9 36x06 Bionic Cullen (8) fr.....................G Anderson 10 06980 Knight Action (21) fr..........................P Davis 11 00067 Fiery Rock (22) fr.........................J Sheenan 12 7 Rocky Bay Lass (23) fr................C DeFilippi 13 4547 Planet Princess (24) fr....................K Barron 14 50975 Private Jones (25) fr..................C Hunter (J) 15 892 Geisha Girl (26) fr.........................K Hadfield 16 04 Go Da Jag (U1) fr.........................A Veint (J) Emergencies: Strandhill, American Guy Pacifiers on : Mystery Boy (R3) Pacifiers off : Hubie Hudson (R2)
Star Australian jockey Craig Williams is heading back abroad for another stint in Japan. Williams will chase Group One success at Randwick on the final day of Sydney’s autumn carnival on Saturday before leaving for Japan on Monday to ride for two months. It will be the jockey’s fourth stint
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in Japan and he will again link with prominent owner Katsumi Yoshida. “It’s a great opportunity to ride for Katsumi Yoshida again,” Williams told Racing Victoria. “They’ve got the Japan Derby and the Oaks coming up and while they haven’t confirmed my rides yet, (Yoshida’s) Northern Farm
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have got numerous horses going that way.” Williams will first be out to end the Sydney carnival on a high note with seven rides at Randwick including Aliyana Tilde in the Sydney Cup, Rain Affair in the All Aged Stakes and Havana in the Champagne Stakes. - AAP
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Waikato greyhound fields, form Fields for Waikato And Districts Greyhound Racing Club meeting at Cambridge Raceway today. NZ Meeting number: 9 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 Picks RACE 1, 1.13pm (NZT) KIRSTIE.MCGRAIL@RAYWHITE. COM C0, 375m 1 6 Fiery Conquest nwtd................... W Toomath 2 87 Found Roman nwtd............................ R Udy 3 765 Ike Jones nwtd.......................K Sutch-Jones 4 53636 Skyhigh Levi nwtd...........................G Parker 5 66364 Hell Fire nwtd.......................................J Udy 6 64747 Cawbourne Kirsty nwtd......................C Hore 7 67547 King’s Legacy nwtd............................J Black 8 Bella Forza nwtd....................... M L O’Bryan 9 88x Madam Knocka nwtd R M &............. J Smith RACE 2, 1.30pm ALL SEW EMBROIDERY SERIES FINAL C0f, 457m 1 224x Jembo nwtd...................................... S Clark 2 Cawbourne Penny nwtd.....................C Hore 3 44233 Flirt Academy nwtd U &.............. McCracken 4 Warsteiner nwtd R M &..................... J Smith 5 34532 Trilise nwtd................................. A Lawrence 6 33243 Tarapunga nwtd..........................D Schofield 7 24242 Thrilling Olive nwtd.......................... K Walsh 8 58x73 Matisse nwtd U &........................ McCracken 9 765 Ike Jones nwtd.......................K Sutch-Jones 10 67547 King’s Legacy nwtd............................J Black RACE 3, 1.45pm GREYHOUNDS NORTH MAIDEN DISTANCE C0d, 650m 1 Px163 Tentens nwtd....................................T Green 2 x4534 Hit Boost nwtd..............................T M Patton 3 33422 Little Teegan nwtd...................... A Lawrence 4 31477 Pandemonium Paws nwtd K &...........Phillips 5 63235 Alpinador nwtd.................................. S Clark 6 13545 Valain’s Flyer nwtd...................... R O’Regan 7 3F415 Alamein Gus nwtd K &.......................Phillips 8 64678 Tummy Krunches nwtd............... R O’Regan
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9 65657 My Lil Lucifer nwtd K &......................Phillips 10 87475 Big Job Jonesy nwtd K &...................Phillips RACE 4, 2.15pm TE AWAMUTU SELF STORAGE SPRINT C0, 375m 1 76376 Hot Pal nwtd............................... W Toomath 2 648 This Time Pedro nwtd U &.................Cottam 3 Fly My Pretty nwtd............................ B Craik 4 73756 Brave Phoenix nwtd..................S M Gardner 5 68 Paige Me nwtd................................G Parker 6 Crushed Monkey nwtd U &......... McCracken 7 7 Gypsy Brad nwtd........................ R O’Regan 8 66624 On The House nwtd............. H S L Laagland 9 88x Madam Knocka nwtd R M &............. J Smith RACE 5, 2.45pm 0800 4 DOWN COW SPRINT C1, 375m 1 51242 Time To Find nwtd............................... J Udy 2 48564 Amicus Curiae nwtd.......................... S Clark 3 85368 Good Perception nwtd................ G Pomeroy 4 43317 Boss Lady Sloy nwtd.................. R O’Regan 5 74167 Bit Roso nwtd................................H Mullane 6 11 Cawbourne Henry nwtd.....................C Hore 7 66584 Caruba King 21.67.............................J Black
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3 75657 Sapphire Phoenix nwtd.............S M Gardner 8 78675 Bubble Ostee 21.83......................... M Mann 4 63323 All In All nwtd.......................................J Udy 9 47677 Cullen’s Impact 21.50...................... M Black 5 12128 Thrilling Marty 25.82........................ K Walsh 10 78448 Bam Bam nwtd...............................G Parker RACE 6, 3.15pm SUPERIOR CHUNKY DOG ROLLS 6 43643 Very Chilly nwtd..........................M Mathews 7 27643 Flyin’ Shifty nwtd R M &.................... J Smith SPRINT C1, 375m 8 51F35 Charley Farley 25.88..............K Sutch-Jones 1 38537 King’s Mistress nwtd..........................J Black 9 88877 Judge To Excel nwtd........................... R Udy 2 12632 Question Me 21.76............................S Ross 10 786F8 Limerick Lee nwtd.........................M J Lozell 3 45446 Sambucca nwtd.......................... R O’Regan RACE 10, 4.24pm SERGIO @ STUD STAKES C2, 457m 4 32768 Opawa Crusher nwtd........................... J Udy 1 21562 Thrilling Tremor 25.62...................... K Walsh 5 37524 Mic Player nwtd............................... P Lowen 2 67437 Munchin’ Krunch 26.09............... R O’Regan 6 5x128 Asia Ostee nwtd............................... M Mann ACROSS DOWN 3 45243 Borasco 26.01. ................................. L Martin 7 25767 Rhyme In Melody nwtd.................... M Black 4 63747 Lincoln Flyer 26.24........................... S Clark 8 86356 Redsky 21.98 R M &......................... J Smith 1. Aphoristic 2. Cullen Finish (3) 5 32714 Edward 26.21........................ B Craik 9 68677 Boss Man Sloy nwtd....................... I George (11) Bully nwtd. 10 44558 Sydilicious nwtd.................................. R Udy(3) 6 11661 Cawbourne 9. Peculiar 3. Sticky (5)......................C Hore RACE 7, 3.32pm THE CLUBHOUSE10. SPORTS BAR SERIES 32712 Crafty4.Graham 25.86......................P Henley Caustic (9) 8 7 63316 Thrilling Ordinary (6) HEAT 1 C1q, 457m Ninja 25.81..................... J C Gifford 11. Shabby (5) 9 65575 Endorse 5. 25.78............................D Place apart (7) Schofield 1 32212 Cawbourne Banksy nwtd...................C Hore 2 87144 Ghost Writer 25.68.............................S Ross RACE 11, 4.41pm YGOT BONUS (9) SCHEME STAKES 13. Non-professional 6. Worldwide 3 87755 Future Proof 26.06......................D Schofield C3, 457m (7)G Pomeroy 7. Charge Built 25.97.............. (11) 4 65766 Utah Bolt nwtd............................ 1 34422 Thrilling M L O’Bryan 14. Quit (6) Deterioration (4,3,4) 5 27464 Major Tom nwtd........................... L Laagland 2 11118 Pink 8. Bouquet 25.71....................D Schofield 6 145 Thrilling Sonic 25.88........................ K Walsh (6) 3 64332 Agent VanVital Alden (9) 26.23..................... B Craik 16. Individual 12. 7 27333 Urban Combat nwtd.......................P Cleaver 4 21426 Beau Rivage 25.51 W &..................T Steele 18. TrustJ Smith (7) 15.BiteCartilage (7) 8 35554 Salt nwtd R M &................................ 5 77564 Shark nwtd................................. S Clark 9 86787 Mr. Lochlyn nwtd...........................M J Lozell 6 32312 Twin17. Rivers 25.88....................... G Pomeroy 19. Divide (5) Shed (4-2) 10 66888 Paddy’s Virtuoso nwtd R M &........... J Smith 7 23111 Spitfire Osti 25.67..............................C Hore 20. Being (9) 19. Bundle (5) RACE 8, 3.50pm FOND FOODS LTD SPRINT C2, 375m 8 F7875 Ragazza Gamba 0.00................ A Lawrence 21. Fur wrap 21.PALAMOUNTAINS Jeer (3) NUTRITION STAKES 1 46636 Peno Boy 21.50.................................J Black (3) RACE 12, 5.09pm 2 36x78 Delusive nwtd.............................. R O’Regan 22. Swift (5,2,4) C4, 457m 1 51185 Okuku Dreamer nwtd U &........... McCracken 3 78437 Scott Me Going nwtd U &........... McCracken 2 88867 Lektra FantasyNo 25.57........................ 4 23111 Cawbourne Jock 21.33......................C Hore SOLUTIONS TO PUZZLE 12,171 S Clark 3 21736 Space Race 26.08............................ S Clark 5 51864 Realon Rumba 21.42.................. R O’Regan 87688 Crixus Farrell 6 72575 Lace Them Up 21.64....................H Across:Mullane 1 Brag; 3 4 Artistic; 9 nwtd..................................... Chilled; 10 Twice;G 11 5 44415 On Trey 25.72.............................D Schofield 7 57855 Bigtime Whizz nwtd..................... R O’Regan Disintegrate; 13 Outwit; 15 Border; 17 Orthographic; 20 6 37472 Percentage Man nwtd................. L Laagland 8 45882 Naughty Courty 21.75...................... M Mann Apostle; 2325.81................................... Alas. RACE 9, 4.07pm THE CLUBHOUSEArise; SPORTS21 BAR SERIES 22 7 Meditate; 48415 Magico L Martin Down: 1 Back door; Amiss; 4Mate Redden; 5 Interrogator; HEAT 2 C1q, 457m 8 271528 Riddle 25.72........................... G Farrell 1 12358 Our Bernie 26.18..........................H Mullane Onyx 12 25.53.................D 6 Twisted; 7 Chef; 9 8 45534 Lochinvar Blandishment; Proceeds;Schofield 14 2 78727 Madam Norris nwtd..........................T 25.51............................ A Lawrence Tarried; 16Green Aghast; 10 18 44457 Hotel;Bornato 19 Maim.
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6.00 Disney Jungle Junction. (Final, G, R, T) 6.20 Tiki Tour. (G, R, T) 6.45 Marvelous Misadventures Of Flapjack. (G, R, T) 7.10 Disney Club: Kick Buttowski – Suburan Daredevil. (G, R, T) 7.30 Beyblades Metal Masters. (G, T) 7.55 FILM: Princess Protection Program. (2009, G, R, T) 9.20 FILM: Hatching Pete. (2009, G, R, T) 10.50 Neighbours. (G, R, T) 11.15 Shortland Street. (PGR, R, T) 11.40 Spin City. (PGR, R, T) 12.00 Make It Or Break It. (PGR, R) 1.00 Jeremy Kyle. (AO) 2.00 Anderson Live. 3.00 Mr Men. (G, R, T) 3.05 Buzzy Bee And Friends. (G, T) 3.10 Everything’s Rosie. (G, R) 3.20 Mike The Knight. (G, R, T) 3.35 Back At The Barnyard. (G, R, T) 4.05 FILM: Wall-E. (2008, G, R, T) In the distant future, a small waste collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind.
6.00 3 News: Firstline. 8.20 Last Men Standing. (G, R, T) 9.05 Strongman - The Tragedy. (PGR, R, T) 10.15 FILM: The Back-Up Plan. (2010, PGR) 12.00 3 News. 12.30 Home And Away. (G, R, T) 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGR, R) 2.00 The Dr Oz Show. (PGR, R) 3.00 The Real Housewives Of New York City. (PGR) LuAnn and Ramona try to mend their relationship. 4.00 Rachael Ray. (G, R) 5.00 Entertainment Tonight. (G) 5.30 Home And Away. (G, T) Rosie wants April and Sasha to join her for a girls’ night in, Zac gets a job at Summer Bay High.
6.00 Millionaire: Hot Seat. (G) 6.30 The Crowd Goes Wild. (G, R) 6.55 Deal Or No Deal. (G, R) 7.20 Harry’s Practice. (G, R) 7.50 Better Homes And Gardens. (G, R) 8.35 The Band. (G, R) 9.25 The Savoy. (PGR, R) 11.10 The Lost Diggers Of Fromelles. (AO, R) 12.00 The Doctors. (G) 1.00 The Jeff Probst Show. (G) 2.05 Man Vs Wild. (PGR, R) 3.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (G, R) Ideas and practical guides to improvement projects for your home and garden. 4.00 The Late Show With David Letterman. (G, R) 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. (G, R) Game show. 5.30 Prime News.
6.00 Friends. (G, R, T) 6.30 Neighbours. (G, T) 7.00 Shortland Street. (PGR, T) 7.30 Police Ten 7. (T) 8.00 RBT. (PGR, T) 8.30 Once Upon A Time. (AO, T) Mr. Gold finds an unwilling test subject to see if a spell he has concocted will allow him to cross the border of Storybrooke without losing his memory. 9.30 Embarrassing Bodies: Live From The Clinic. (T) 10.40 Vampire Diaries. (AO, T) 11.30 Police Ten 7. (R, T) A bad girl gives a boy racer a run for his money.
6.00 3 News. 7.00 Campbell Live. 7.30 Grand Designs Revisited. (PGR, T) 8.30 Bones. (AO, T) Brennan is shot while working late at the lab, but her condition is further complicated by visions of her deceased mother. 9.30 Bones. (AO, R) 10.30 Nightline. 11.10 ANZ Golf World. 11.40 Saving Grace. (AO) Grace digs for clues after a distinguished doctor kills an intruder in his home, but the doctor’s version of events raises questions.
6.00 Anzacs: In The Face Of War. (PGR, R) This documentary presents an historical profile of Australia and New Zealand soldiers at the outbreak of war, their experiences, and their expectations of WWII. 7.00 The Crowd Goes Wild. 7.30 Great Rift: Africa’s Wild Heart. (G, R) 8.30 Doctor Who. (PGR) 9.30 Vegas. (PGR) Dixon goes undercover at the Savoy when Savino suffers a series of robberies. 10.30 The Crowd Goes Wild. (G, R) 11.00 David Letterman. (G)
12.00 Chase. (AO, T) 1.00 Crash Course. (PGR, R, T) 1.25 Infomercials. 2.40 The Joy Of Teen Sex. (AO, R) 3.30 Make It Or Break It. (G, R) 4.15 Jeremy Kyle. (PGR, R) 5.05 Who Dares Wins. (Final, G, R, T) 5.30 Infomercials.
12.40 Infomercials. (G) 5.00 Joyce Meyer. 5.30 Infomercials. (G)
12.00 Rugby League. (G) NRL. Storm v Warriors. Delayed. 1.45 Home Shopping. (G)
6.00 Everybody Hates Chris. (G, R) 6.30 Futurama. (G, R) Fry’s care for an alien egg doesn’t pay off when it hatches into a horrible monster. 7.00 The Simpsons. (G, R) 7.30 Family Guy. (PGR, R) When burglars break into the Griffin house, Peter takes the family into the ‘panic room’, where they become trapped without food or water.
8.00 American Dad. (PGR) 8.30 Cleveland Show. (PGR) The Browns pack their bags and move to Los Angeles,where Cleveland pursues his lifelong dream of becoming a major league baseball scout. 9.00 Bob’s Burgers. (G) In an homage to E.T., Gene finds an expensive talking toilet and befriends it. 9.30 South Park. (AO) 10.00 Cops. (AO, R) 10.30 Skins. (AO, R) 11.30 Entertainment Tonight. (G) 12.15 Infomercials. (G)
4. Expert (7) 8. Rough (6) 9. Valour (7) 10. Splendid (6) 11. Unmarried (6) 12. Reveal (8) 18. False (8) 20. Stop (6) 21. Levy (6) 22. Babyhood (7) 23. Loads (6) 24. Smash (7)
TV2, 4.05pm The animation wizards at Pixar offer a plethora of rapid-fire visual jokes and an uncannily touching relationship. The tale concerns the eponymous robot (below), a production-line machine whose existence is based on tidying up rubbish left by humans. But after 600 years of hard work, WALL-E has developed a personality – and he’s getting lonely. His life changes with the arrival of Eve, a probe sent to Earth to search for signs of life.
sky sPORt 1 6.00 SKY Sport What’s On. 6.30 Snooker. World Tour. Championship Day Five. Live. 9.30 Soccer. English Premier League. Manchester United v Aston Villa. Highlights. 10.30 Athletics. Paris Marathon. Highlights. 11.30 Snooker. World Tour. Championship Day Five. Replay. 2.30 Rugby Zone. 3.00 Total Rugby. 3.30 Toyota Grassroots Rugby. 4.30 Golf. European PGA Tour. Ballantine’s Championship Round One. Live. 8.30 The Ultimate Fighter. 9.30 UFC Countdown: UFC 159. 10.30 Mixed Martial Arts. UFC Fight Night. Alvarez v Trout. 12.30 Netball. ANZ Championship. WBOP Magic v Canterbury Tactix. From TECT Arena, Tauranga. Replay. 2.00 Rugby. Super Rugby. Sharks v Cheetahs. From Mr Price Kings Park, Durban. Replay. 4.00 Rugby. Super Rugby. Waratahs v Chiefs. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney. Replay.
DOWN 1. Grant (7) 2. Scorn (7) 3. Gasoline (6) 5. Paraffin (8) 6. Affectionate (6) 7. Disobedient (6) 13. Hindrance (8) 14. Eyeglass (7) 15. Defame (7) 16. Soak (6) 17. Leave (6) 19. Shared (6)
SOLUTIONS TO PUZZLE No 12,172 Across: 1 Sententious; 9 Odd; 10 Corrosive; 11 Seedy; 13 Amateur; 14 Resign; 16 Person; 18 Confide; 19 Split; 20 Existence; 21 Boa; 22 Fleet of foot. Down: 2 End; 3 Tacky; 4 Normal; 5 Isolate; 6 Universal; 7 Constructed; 8 Wear and tear; 12 Essential; 15 Gristle; 17 Lean-to; 19 Sheaf; 21 Boo.
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FOUR 6.00 Sesame Street. (G, R) 6.55 Pingu. (G, R) 7.00 Sticky TV. (G) 8.30 Planet Sheen. (G, R) 8.55 Raa Raa The Noisy Lion. (G, R) 9.05 Hey Arnold! (G, R) 9.30 Bob The Builder. (G, R) 9.40 Thomas & Friends. (G, R) 9.50 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 9.55 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 10.00 Wonder Pets. (G, R) 10.25 Tickety Toc. (G) 10.35 Glee. (PGR, R) 11.20 Glee. (PGR, R) 12.00 Infomercials. (G) 2.00 Sesame Street. (G, R) 2.55 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 3.00 Sticky TV. (G) 4.30 FOUR Live. (G)
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6.00 NYPD Blue. (M) 6.50 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.15 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.40 America’s Funniest Home Videos. (PG) 8.05 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 8.30 Cash Cab USA. (PG) 8.55 24. (M) 9.50 Law & Order. (M) 10.40 NCIS. (PG) 11.35 NCIS: LA. (M) 12.25 Terriers. (M) 1.15 NYPD Blue. (M) 2.10 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 2.35 Cash Cab. (PG) 3.05 24. (M) 4.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 4.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 5.00 Law & Order. (M) 6.00 America’s Funniest Home Videos. (PG) 6.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (PG) 8.30 Criminal Intent. (M) 9.30 Spartacus: War Of The Damned. (18) NZ PREMIERE. Crassus’ son Tiberius makes a bold and fateful decision. 10.35 Law & Order. (M) 11.30 NCIS. (PG) 12.30 24. (M) 1.20 America’s Funniest Home Videos. 1.45 Cash Cab USA. (PG) 2.10 NYPD Blue. (M) 3.05 Criminal Intent. (M) 3.55 Spartacus: War Of The Damned. (18) 4.45 24. (M) 5.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG)
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Crowd Goes Wild. ANZ Golf World. Rugby Zone. Deaker On Sport. Basketball. NBL. Final Game Three. Replay. Re:Union. Deaker On Sport. SKY Sport What’s On. Rugby League. Inside The PGA Tour. Rugby League. NRL Premiership. Roosters v Dragons. Live. Rugby League. NRL Premiership. Storm v Warriors. Live. NRL Footy Show. Delayed. UFC Countdown: UFC 159. Cricket. Indian Premier League. Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad. Live.
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6.45 Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. (2011, M) Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, PenËlope Cruz. 9.00 Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. (2011, PG) Zachary Gordon. 10.40 The Help. (2011, M) Emma Stone. 1.05 50/50. (2011, 16) Joseph GordonLevitt, Seth Rogen. 2.45 Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. (2012, G) Voices of Danny DeVito, Zac Efron. 4.10 My Week With Marilyn. (2011, M) Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne. 5.50 Sky Special: Iron Man 3 Premiere With Dominic Bowden. (2013, PG). 6.10 The Avengers. (2012, M) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans. 8.30 The Amazing Spider-Man. (2012, M) Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone. A teenage Peter Parker grapples with high school and amazing super-human crises as his alter-ego Spider-Man. 10.50 Green Lantern. (2011, M) Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively. 12.45 Demoted. (2011, M) Michael Vartan, Sean Astin. 2.20 All Souls Day. (2005, 16) Marisa Ramirez, Travis Wester. 3.50 My Week With Marilyn. (2011, M) Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne. 5.30 Sky Special: Iron Man 3 Premiere With Dominic Bowden. (2013, PG). 5.50 Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. (2012, G) Voices of Danny DeVito, Zac Efron.
6.50 Closer. (2004, 16) Julia Roberts, Jude Law. 8.35 Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas. (1998, 18) Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro. 10.35 Directors: Paul Schrader. (2010, PG). 11.05 Kiss Of The Dragon. (2000, 18) Jet Li, Bridget Fonda. 12.45 Music And Lyrics. (2007, PG) Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore. 2.30 Closer. (2004, 16) Julia Roberts, Jude Law. 4.15 Proof Of Life. (2000, M) Meg Ryan, Russell Crowe. 6.30 Blade Runner: The Final Cut. (1982, M) Harrison Ford, Sean Young. A re-edited and remastered version of the science fiction classic about a police assassin who hunts replica humans. 8.30 Saving Private Ryan. (1998, 16) Tom Hanks, Matt Damon. 11.20 Austin Powers In Goldmember. (2002, M) Mike Myers, Beyonce Knowles. 12.55 Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner. (2007, PG). 2.40 Proof Of Life. (2000, M) Meg Ryan, Russell Crowe. 4.55 Austin Powers In Goldmember. (2002, M) Mike Myers, Beyonce Knowles.
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Auction Hunters. (PG) Dirty Jobs. (PG) Swamp Loggers. (PG) Deadliest Catch. (PG) Mythbusters. (PG) Dual Survival. (PG) Moonshiners. (M) Scorned: Love Kills. (M) Inside The Gangster’s Code. (M) Jungle Gold. (PG) Swamp Loggers. (PG) Deadliest Catch. (PG) Mythbusters. (PG) Moonshiners. (M) A Shiner’s Last Stand. Gold Rush. (PG) The Merger. Dirty Jobs Down Under. (PG) Deadly Snake Wrangler. Mike Rowe journeys to South Australia to extract deadly, venomous Brown Snakes from people’s homes. Catching them can only be done effectively with his bare hands. War Digs With Harry Harris. (PG) Combat Countdown. (PG) Combat Countdown. (PG) Swamp Loggers. (PG) Gold Rush. (PG) Dirty Jobs Down Under. (PG) War Digs With Harry Harris. (PG) Fatal Encounters. (M) Auction Kings. (PG)
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shINe 6.00 Unlocking the Bible 6.30 Derek Prince 7.00 Bedbug Bible Gang 7.30 From Aardvark to Zucchini 8.00 Buzz and Poppy 8.30 Running With Fire 9.00 The Family Series 9.30 Precious Word of Truth 10.00 Give Me An Answer 10.30 Your Best Life: Phil Pringle 11.00 Beyond the Search 11.30 Just Thinking 12.00 Running With Fire 12.30 Enjoying Everyday Life 1.00 The 700 Club 1.30 Give Me An Answer 2.00 Wisdom for Difficult Times 2.30 Facing the Canon 3.00 Bedbug Bible Gang 3.30 From Aardvark to Zucchini 4.00 Buzz and Poppy 4.30 Life FM presents 5.30 The Family Series. 6.00 Your Best Life: Phil Pringle. 6.30 Destined to Reign. 7.00 The 700 Club. 7.30 Love, Marriage and Stinking Thinking. 8.00 Give Me An Answer. 8.30 Nzone Focus. 9.00 Facing the Canon. 9.30 Gods at War. 10.00 Running With Fire. 10.30 The 700 Club. 11.00 Hearts Wide Open. 11.30 Give Me An Answer. 12.00 Beyond the Search 12.30 Derek Prince 1.00 Unlocking the Bible 1.30 Understanding Love 2.00 Life with Paul de Jong 2.30 Your Best Life: Phil Pringle 3.00 Give Me An Answer 3.30 Nzone Focus 4.00 Facing the Canon 4.30 The Family Series 5.00 Running With Fire 5.30 Hearts Wide Open.
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Vatuvei set Savea makes Hammett’s life easier to remain at Warriors Jason Eaton returns to lock and Karl Lowe and Victor Vito to the loose forwards for tomorrow night’s match
By Patrick McKendry
By Michael Brown The Warriors are on the verge of re-signing Manu Vatuvei, raising the possibility that the giant winger will be a one-club player. The 27-year-old has had a wretched run with injuries this season and will miss tonight’s Anzac Day game against the Storm in Melbourne with a sternum injury but, despite competition from a handful of youngsters, is seen as an integral member of the squad. He is the club’s record try-scorer with 104 in 155 games and has been hugely popular among fans since his debut in 2004, which is another attractive element for the Warriors. He is off contract at the end of the season and, given his age, Vatuvei had been testing the market to see what else was out there. He is said to have attracted interest from other NRL clubs as well as rugby union outfits in Japan, England and France but is ready to commit to the Warriors and a new deal is expected to be confirmed in the next few days. “We would love to keep him at the club,” Warriors chief executive Wayne Scurrah said. “[Coach] Matt Elliott has a huge amount of respect for him and he’s expressed a desire for him to stay at the club and we are working through that with his agent. “He’s got a tremendous amount of respect. He’s in his testimonial year at the club. He’s still relatively young and got plenty of football ahead of him and he’s a real role model for players coming through he club system. “He’s unique in his image and his support. When he’s fit, on the field
and at his best, there are few players as good as him in the NRL.” Fitness has sometimes been an issue and he’s been laid low by multiple knee injuries over the years. He picked up ankle and knee injuries in the first 20 minutes of the opening game of the season against the Eels and then injured his sternum in the agonising defeat to Canberra. He picked up the injury early in the match but, given injuries throughout the squad, played on in discomfort and still scored two tries and was named by his teammates as their player of the match. His form has been patchy at times and last season he coughed up 38 errors – the third-most in the NRL – on top of continued issues on defence and he was left out of the Kiwis for their end-of-year test with Australia. Vatuvei admitted earlier this month that a decision on his future was a difficult one. “It will be the hardest decision of my career,” he said. “Getting to my age, it makes it even harder. I need to make sure I have the right deal for me and my family. Hopefully I can stay at the club but I have to look at all the options.” It won’t have escaped his attention the club are developing a handful of useful options on the wing with the likes of Glen Fisiiahi, Bill Tupou and Ngani Laumape. Warriors side to play Melbourne at AAMI Park, Melbourne, tonight (9pm NZT): Kevin Locke, Bill Tupou, Ngani Laumape, Konrad Hurrell, Glen Fisiiahi, Thomas Leuluai, Shaun Johnson, Sam Rapira, Nathan Friend, Russell Packer, Feleti Mateo, Ben Henry, Todd Lowrie. Interchange (one to be omitted): Elijah Taylor, Ben Matulino, Jacob Lillyman, Pita Godinet, Jerome Ropati. - APNZ
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ne of the toughest jobs going round at the moment must be coaching the men who wear red and black (or grey, or white) in the Super 15 rugby competition. Todd Blackadder had some mighty big shoes to fill certainly, with Robbie Deans remaining the king of Super rugby coaching, but one would have expected some tangible reward by now for all the effort put in, by so many highclass players and administrators. For a man who has himself three times hoisted a Super rugby trophy it must be galling to be in charge of a team that inevitably begins the season with the favourites tag firmly attached. Okat, maybe Jamie Joseph has it tougher; a line-up bristling with All Blacks and nothing in the bank after 10 rounds, yeah, that’s gotta hurt. But Toddy has a lot of historical weight on his broad shoulders, a huge mass of fans who have been waiting a while now to taste that winning feeling, and every season there’s something that has caused the Crusaders to fall at one of the later hurdles. There was ‘earthquake year’, when the Crusaders responded magnificently to the mountain of obstacles placed in their way for an entire season, and somehow still made it to the final, only to be undone by a mixture of a Reds team being right at their peak, and the fact that the red-andblacks had finally just run out of gas, it truly was one bridge too far. Having one of the better props in the competition being constantly penalised because the scrum he is part of completely demolishes the opposition must add just a little bit to the aspirin-required level; despite the fact that several of the refs have later apologised for getting it wrong he continues to be a big target for the whistle-blowers, are they just trying to add “I’m the man who shot down Wyatt Crockett” to their CVs? Daryl Gibson must be having a (very) quiet laugh, sitting on the other side of the Tasman, watching the backline he was removed from for failing to provide that required penetration having so much ball to play with but going from side to side with little forward action at all, and the ‘all attack’ mantra proposed at the beginning of the season resulting in fewer tries than beforehand, instead of the bucketloads envisaged. A couple of games ago, against the Force, things turned completely farcical as there was a multiple pitch invasion, a well-planned one because the miscreants were all costumed-up (at least one in Crusaders colours, just to rub a bit of salt in), and it was at a vital
By Steve Devereux
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time, when Crusaders teams of the past would have been making that final push to obtain an unlikely victory right in the dying seconds of the match. As an aside to that incident, one of the pitch invaders was obviously a current rugby player, his body English as he threw a pass with the ball fair screamed “I know what I’m doing with this”; presumably that man’s playing career, at whatever level he might be, is now over, or one would hope so. Some of the players have had ‘off-field issues’ to contend with, the latest of course being Zac Guildford, who this year finally admitted to himself he had some serious problems with the demon drink, something that a large number of observers had recognised a long, long time ago. Zac appears to be on the right track now, but it’s just one more side-issue that the team (and more specifically the coach) has had to deal with, when his mind should have been totally focused on the real job at hand. Then there’s the latest phenomenon that modern rugby has to deal with, the absentee player. Sure there’s always going to be injuries, and Dan Carter is alarmingly falling more and more into that category, but players taking sabbaticals in a possibly forlorn attempt to extend their playing career for some lofty appointment at some distant time in the future is clearly going to be more and more the norm, and if one of those players just happens to be your skipper, and one of the very best in his position in the world, then it becomes more and more difficult to orchestrate a winning campaign. Toddy’s done the hard yards, he knows what it takes to succeed on the sports field. He’s worn the black jersey 25 times, 14 of them as captain. He’s even played sevens for New Zealand, so he knows all about the gut-busting techniques some coaches employ to get the best out of their players. But now he’s facing a supreme test, in charge of a team that is misfiring more than it produces the magic of old, and somehow he has to rediscover whatever it was that Crusaders teams found when they had to dig deep. So next time you’re yelling at the telly in frustration as they flirt with disaster, spare a thought for the man in charge. He’s feeling it way more than you are.
Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett was this week grilled on why he decided to name wing Julian Savea in his team to play the Force. On Sunday, two days after the match in Wellington, it was announced that Savea was facing a charge of common assault. He tearfully apologised at a press conference. A day later he appeared at Wellington District Court and was remanded on bail without plea until May 15. Now, though, Hammett has no such dilemma in deciding whether to name the 22-year-old All Black
to play the Stormers in Palmerston North, as Savea has made himself unavailable. Hammett said: “Julian has made himself unavailable for the Stormers game this week before he re-joins the team next week. Julian has approached us on this decision and we agree.” It’s a decision which has probably made Hammett’s life a bit easier. Now he can get on with the
business of coaching a team to a tough challenge against the South Africans tomorrow night. And Hammett has rung the changes, the most significant being the return of Beauden Barrett at first-five and TJ Perenara at halfback. Tusi Pisi and Chris Smylie were used there last week in the narrower than expected 22-16 win over the Force in Wellington, with Barrett at fullback.
Matt Proctor gets his first start on the wing as Savea’s replacement. Andre Taylor is at fullback. Jason Eaton returns to lock and Karl Lowe and Victor Vito to the loose forwards. Lowe has been unavailable due to a family bereavement and Vito because of a calf tear. There is still no room for flanker Ardie Savea, sensational in his debut match against the Waratahs but not quite as effective a week later in the loss to the Blues in Auckland. He was named on the reserves bench against the Force and remains there for the Stormers. The Hurricanes, third in the New
Zealand conference behind the Blues and Chiefs, and only one point ahead of the Crusaders, will know they need a victory to maintain their position. The Crusaders host the Rebels on Sunday. The Hurricanes team to play the Stormers at FMG Stadium at Palmerston North tomorrow, kick-off 7.35pm is: Andre Taylor, Alapati Leiua, Conrad Smith (c), Tim Bateman, Matt Proctor, Beauden Barrett, TJ Perenara, Victor Vito, Karl Lowe, Brad Shields, Jason Eaton, Jeremy Thrush, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Motu Matu’u, Ben Franks. Reserves: Ash Dixon, Ben May, Mark Reddish, Faifili Levave, Ardie Savea, Chris Smylie, Tusi Pisi. - APNZ
Avondale JC fields, form and riders Fields for Avondale JC meeting at Avondale today. NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 RACE 1 1.22pm (NZT) AVONDALE APPLIANCE CENTRE 2100 RATING 65 $8000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2100m 1 x068x Red Hot mh (2) 59........................... M Wenn 2 26449 Roamin d (3) 58............................ O Bosson 3 800x9 Nukumai d (5) 57....................... A Collett (a) 4 72247 All In Bluff b (6) 56.5........................ S Spratt 5 13247 Seagold (7) 56.5............................M McNab 6 0x166 Key To Dance (4) 54.5...................... L Innes 7 06077 Bijoux m (8) 54.................... R Hutchings (a) 8 0550x Toby Cee d (1) 54........................T Thornton RACE 2 1.52pm ROSEBANK ROAD ASSOCIATION MAIDEN 1200 $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 26x4x Another Edition (18) 58.5.............T Thornton 2 4604x Varro (16) 58.5.............................C Dell (a1) 3 4208x Victory Gold 58.5.......................... Scratched 4 0x6 Zephyros (6) 58.5...................... A Collett (a) 5 405. Theodore (8) 58............................... M Wenn 6 Goin To The Chapel (10) 58....R Smyth (a3) 7 046x8 Miss Meena (2) 56.5...................M Sweeney 8 226x7 Gisela (9) 56.................................... S Spratt 9 0248x Hermione (13) 56........................M Coleman 10 73x4 Sonata (1) 56....................... R Hutchings (a) 11 9x884 Dynamite Girl (5) 56...............K Chiong (a4)
12 375x4 Fonda You (17) 56................... A Forbes (a1) 13 30x Stars Of Jiro (7) 56............................ M Hills 14 Villars (3) 56........................................ S Dye 15 Troia (11) 56...................................... L Innes 16 77x I’m Ruby (12) 56 17 6x8x8 Domestic Goddess (15) 56 18 5880x Red Storm (4) 56 19 Mara Jade (14) 56.5 20 372x2 Travel Wise 58............................... Scratched Emergencies: Troia, I’m Ruby, Domestic Goddess, Red Storm, Mara Jade, Travel Wise RACE 3 2.22pm WESTERN LEADER MAIDEN 1600 $7000, MDN, 1600m 1 33732 Take Charge (7) 58.5.............. A Forbes (a1) 2 L152x Rosetown Joe m (2) 58.5........ M Hills 3 89366 Cardon Boy (8) 58.5................ P Turner (a1) 4 0885 Skyfall (9) 58.5............................M Coleman 5 80x Arise (1) 58.5.................................J Waddell 6 Lignum Vitae (6) 58.5...................... M Wenn 7 2x6x5 Jack’s Run (3) 58.......................... O Bosson 8 4527 Hong Kong Pearl b (11) 58.. R Hutchings (a) 9 3 Uncle Sugar (4) 58......................T Thornton 10 70x45 Assassin (10) 58..............................S Collett 11 4. The Force (12) 58............................ S Spratt 12 9 Sergios (5) 58..................................R Jones RACE 4 2.52pm BRUCE AMIES PHARMACY F&M MAIDEN 1600 $7000, MDN F&M, 1600m 1 53573 Wai Iti (3) 57.5...........................J Oliver (a4)
2 x0850 La Colinetta (2) 57.5........................ S Spratt 3 9 Pixie (4) 57.5...................................... M Hills 4 96597 Rocket Queen (10) 57.5.................. M Wenn 5 0x452 Hughes That Girl (8) 57.......... A Forbes (a1) 6 0x25 Milkwood (7) 57..........................M Coleman 7 20 Enjay b (5) 57............................... O Bosson 8 66 Sugar Plum Fairy (6) 57.........K Chiong (a4) 9 000x Beauty Glow (9) 57..........................R Jones 10 0 Katniss (1) 57...............................T Thornton RACE 5 3.22pm WWW.TEAKAURACING.COM AVONDALE 2YO CLASSIC $20,000, 2YOF HCP, 1200m 1 151 A’Larose d (5) 59.......................... O Bosson 2 1238. Gateway (6) 57................................ S Spratt 3 214. Iffley Road (1) 57........................M Coleman 4 516. Devour (4) 56....................... R Hutchings (a) 5 Neutron Star (2) 54............................. S Dye 6 6x Shezhardtocatch (3) 54..................... M Hills RACE 6 3.56pm AVONDALE SUNDAY MARKETS MAIDEN 1400 $7000, MDN, 1400m 1 625x4 Raivac (12) 58.5.............................. M Wenn 2 x960x Divine Promise h (16) 58.5.. R Hutchings (a) 3 235x3 Golden Downs b (5) 58.................... S Spratt 4 227x Haoli b (15) 58.............................. O Bosson 5 4 Banderas (3) 58.............................J Waddell 6 366 Aerospace (2) 58.........................T Thornton 7 80x Square Circles (11) 58....................... M Hills 8 7x08 Top Choice (9) 58 9 7234x Donna Marie b (1) 56.5..................... L Innes
10 99644 Bo On The Go (13) 56.5......... A Forbes (a1) 11 3074x Mangaroa Miss (7) 56.5...............C Dell (a1) 12 xPx98 Amarlia (8) 56.5......................... A Collett (a) 13 09x Saucy Penny 56.5......................... Scratched 14 53. Giardini (10) 56........................ P Turner (a1) 15 956x6 Shades Of Gold (14) 56..............M Coleman 16 859. Stoneleigh (4) 56.............................R Jones 17 66 Sugar Plum Fairy (6) 56.........K Chiong (a4) 18 000x Beauty Glow 56............................ Scratched Emergencies: Sugar Plum Fairy, Beauty Glow RACE 7 4.31pm MORGAN FURNITURE GOVERNOR GENERAL’S CUP R85 $12,000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 2100m 1 15572 Dancing Chief td (8) 59............B Hutton (a3) 2 23x70 Payback d (6) 58.5.......................C Dell (a1) 3 89633 The Flying Affair m (11) 58.5........... S Spratt 4 10820 Seaflyte m (1) 57.5........................M McNab 5 04675 Cosabella m (4) 56.....................M Coleman 6 18101 Even Better d (7) 56........................S Collett 7 25740 Captain Marvel d (3) 55.5.... R Hutchings (a) 8 8470x The Strutter dm (5) 54.................T Thornton 9 51017 Bouvier d (9) 54............................... M Wenn 10 42611 Madly Bentley d (10) 54.......... A Forbes (a1) 11 x1353 Revelator (2) 54................................ L Innes RACE 8 5.01pm FACE UP - LOW FEES IN REAL ESTATE 1400 RATING 65 $8000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 62258 Over And Above b (12) 58.5...... A Collett (a) 2 1x Bachelor’s Dream (15) 58..............J Waddell
3 46152 Gold Rock db (6) 58........................ M Wenn 4 00x0x Cassius h (17) 57.5................ A Forbes (a1) 5 35831 Centre Point td (10) 57.................... S Spratt 6 6576x Ellie’O d (9) 57............................M Coleman 7 37333 Takeover dm (1) 57.....................M Sweeney 8 2315x Kodema db (16) 57....................... O Bosson 9 9108x Varnish m (8) 57......................R Smyth (a3) 10 52420 Cops ‘N’ Coyote (4) 56.5 11 4651 Chintz 56....................................... Scratched 12 315x Imagine b (2) 56............................... L Innes 13 3213x Spicey As (7) 56................................ M Hills 14 62154 Foxy Belle t (3) 55.5 15 6197x Forbidden (13) 55........................C Dell (a1) 16 4828x Perfect Katch (14) 55...................T Thornton 17 40x73 Captain Scott (5) 56............. R Hutchings (a) 18 8657x Denmark 56.5............................... Scratched 19 9767x Palraf m (11) 54 20 75316 Our Essence 55.5......................... Scratched Emergencies: Captain Scott, Denmark, Palraf, Our Essence Blinkers on : Miss Meena, Gisela (R2), Katniss (R4), Square Circles, Stoneleigh (R6), Over And Above, Varnish (R8) Blinkers off : Dynamite Girl, Red Storm (R2), Golden Downs, Mangaroa Miss (R6), Payback (R7) Winkers on : Gateway (R5) Winkers off : Hong Kong Pearl (R3), Over And Above (R8) Pacifiers off : Stoneleigh (R6)
Feilding JC fields, form and riders Fields for Feilding JC meeting at Awapuni meeting today. NZ Meeting number: 4 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 RACE 1 1.07pm (NZT) MILLS REEF HANDICAP RATING 75 $10,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1200m 1 2x40x Cruiser dm (5) 59........................ M Dee (a3) 2 78802 Reuben Thorn dmh (3) 57......... M D Plessis 3 65041 Miss Centrefold tdh (4) 55.5...... M Cameron 4 63546 Don’tlikemonday dm (1) 55.5........... K Myers 5 7360x Sir Cosworth tdmh (7) 55.5............D Bradley 6 400x5 Slah tdmh (2) 55.5.......................R Hannam 7 655x0 Musuko King d (6) 54.5...............B Lammas RACE 2 1.37pm PGG WRIGHTSON 3YO MAIDEN $7000, MDN 3YO, 1200m 1 4x45. Mr Polo (5) 57.5............................. H Tinsley 2 0 Crooksie h (4) 57.5......................... J Riddell 3 0 Seferino h (7) 57.5............... M Dravitzki (a3) 4 Vettriano h (9) 57.5......................B Lammas 5 223x Eternity b (3) 55.5......................... L Allpress 6 7233x Wild Rock b (14) 55.5..................... J Parkes 7 99x3 Tinka Tinka (11) 55.5....................... K Myers 8 4 Hippie h (1) 55.5........................ M D Plessis 9 Princess Sienna h (10) 55.5........R Hannam 10 Bazinger (8) 55.5............................D Walker
11 88x Danashca h (6) 55.5.................B Grylls (a3) 12 009 Orohet (2) 55.5.................................S Doyle 13 Pocket Aces h (13) 55.5................M Tanaka 14 7. Salute Me (12) 55.5................. D Turner (a3) RACE 3 2.07pm ASCEND SALES TROPHIES HANDICAP RATING 85 $12,000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 2100m 1 56529 Aintree tdm (2) 59........................... J Riddell 2 598x0 Thatz David tdm (5) 57.5...............M Tanaka 3 344x0 I Gotta Feeling dm (4) 56.5........ M D Plessis 4 x7672 Belfast Lad tdm (7) 56.5..............B Lammas 5 37x59 Regal Secret t (1) 55.5.................... K Myers 6 05835 San Pedro td (6) 55.5................ M Cameron 7 882Px Conquistador dh (3) 54....................D Walsh RACE 4 2.37pm DESIGN BUILDERS MANAWATU MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1400m 1 220x5 Justa Charlie (11) 58.5.............. M D Plessis 2 08x33 Private Lincoln h (2) 58.5................. K Myers 3 345x Cool Moon b (6) 58.5...................... J Parkes 4 9x250 Royal Triumph (5) 58.5.................. L Allpress 5 655 Elated (12) 58.5................... M Dravitzki (a3) 6 5 Just Collie h (13) 58.5.................... H Tinsley 7 6x8 Brad Thorn h (7) 58..........................S Doyle 8 Classic Grays 58........................... Scratched 9 Guarantor h (1) 58.........................M Tanaka 10 327. Disco Inferno bh (16) 56.5...............D Walsh 11 x3543 Miss Raquel (4) 56.5...................... J Riddell
12 x0997 Herecomesthebride (15) 56.5..... M Dee (a3) 13 65x Light Up The Night (14) 56.5..........D Walker 14 Atozed h (10) 56.5.......................R Hannam 15 056 Takeninhand (9) 56......................B Lammas 16 7 Oh So Nauti (3) 56....................B Grylls (a3) 17 87570 Corsicana (8) 56 18 99897 Diamond Sutra 56.5...................... Scratched Emergencies: Corsicana, Diamond Sutra RACE 5 3.08pm P & C INSURANCE BROKERS HANDICAP RATING 65 $8000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2100m 1 82102 Gamer Royale dh (1) 59..............R Hannam 2 001x2 Pay The Fox d (4) 59........ J Shackleton (a3) 3 92326 The Beaut t (6) 58...................... M Cameron 4 x6517 Miss Lincoln bh (10) 57............B Grylls (a3) 5 349x4 Ishidanzin dmh (8) 56.5................... K Myers 6 32216 Perfect Symbol h (5) 56....... M Dravitzki (a3) 7 179x0 No Excuses mh (9) 56.................... J Parkes 8 69479 Ripping (7) 54.5.......................... M Dee (a3) 9 05x00 Astucious (2) 54......................... M D Plessis 10 80255 Little Storm bh (3) 54.................... L Allpress RACE 6 3.43pm ELDERS LIVESTOCK HANDICAP RATING 75 $10,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1600m 1 2024x Destiny Cove dmb (11) 59.......... M Dee (a3) 2 34490 Powelka tdmh (4) 59........................D Walsh 3 26361 Just Ishi dh (2) 57.5......................... K Myers 4 47712 Mint dh (7) 56.........................L Whelan (a1)
5 38x66 Le Brun tdh (9) 55.5.................... V Johnston 6 51x53 Park Princess tdb (3) 55............... L Allpress 7 4547x Ormond Road h (5) 55..................D Bradley 8 0307x Good One Glady tdmh (10) 54.5.B Grylls (a3) 9 65x60 Maude dm (6) 54....................... M D Plessis 10 49219 Mibachelorboy tdh (8) 54................ J Parkes 11 307x0 Birchino tmh (12) 54....................R Hannam 12 38009 Coatofmanycolours mh (1) 54....... T Russell RACE 7 4.18pm MANAWATU ITM ANZAC 1600 OPEN LISTED HANDICAP $50,000, OPN HCP, 1600m 1 217x2 Zennista tdmh (5) 59...................... J Riddell 2 037x5 Villifye d (11) 56.5..........................M Tanaka 3 10x86 No Excuse Maggie dm (3) 55.5.......D Walsh 4 11282 I Do td (13) 55............................ M Cameron 5 0x158 Capital Diamond th (4) 54.5...........D Bradley 6 400x8 Intransigent tdm (1) 54.5..........L Whelan (a) 7 03582 Mungo Jerry db (7) 54.5.................. K Myers 8 13x04 Dubai Belle tdmh (2) 54...............R Hannam 9 00x60 Innovation dm (14) 53.5.................. J Parkes 10 02421 California tdh (6) 53.5..................B Lammas 11 48312 Twilight Granita d (10) 53........... M D Plessis 12 10490 Mini Pearl td (12) 53................... V Johnston 13 x3622 Testa Secret tmb (9) 53................ L Allpress 14 8x474 The Knight dm (8) 53 RACE 8 4.51pm FEILDING BUSINESS HOUSES HANDICAP RATING 65 $8000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m
1 0x2x3 Liberator h (15) 59.......................... J Parkes 2 94466 Crixus (13) 58............................... L Allpress 3 46361 No Enemy th (3) 58................... M Cameron 4 2572x La Duca dmh (9) 57....................... H Tinsley 5 8212. Lustre d (14) 57.............................M Tanaka 6 43883 Big Rocket db (4) 57.................. M D Plessis 7 140x Flint dm (7) 57................................ J Riddell 8 245x5 Nena Greena b (11) 56.................... K Myers 9 98220 Polly Flinders th (8) 56.................B Lammas 10 37700 Antownov dm (10) 55..............L Whelan (a1) 11 8069x St Ransom h (2) 55.....................R Hannam 12 63304 The Mailman dmh (5) 54.5...............K Smith 13 x800x Rapidpower dm (12) 54............B Grylls (a3) 14 19000 Lastoftheline d (1) 54.................. V Johnston 15 8086x Goldie Cantride tm (6) 54........... M Dee (a3) 16 05740 Seducer 54................................... Scratched 17 488x0 Drift h (16) 54 Emergency: Drift Blinkers on : Justa Charlie (R4), No Excuses (R5), Powelka (R6) Blinkers off : Musuko King (R1), Corsicana (R4), Gamer Royale (R5), Rapidpower (R8) Winkers on : Seferino (R2), Corsicana (R4) Winkers off : Crooksie (R2), Justa Charlie, Cool Moon (R4), Powelka, Maude (R6)
Christchurch greyhound fields and form Fields for Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club meeting at Addington Raceway today. NZ Meeting number 10 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 RACE 1, 4.56pm (NZT) SUPER PETS SPRINT C3, 295m 1 56778 Another Blend 17.39..................J McInerney 2 45861 Primitive 17.25...................................J Dunn 3 66755 Visual Illusion 17.38....................... G Cleeve 4 24735 Knox 17.44........................................ B Dann 5 82838 But It’s Great 17.55....................J McInerney 6 86822 Okuku Lilly 17.51............................ R Casey 7 51111 Dynamic Black 17.46 A &...................Seque 8 15644 Hilton Friday 17.55.....................J McInerney 9 33657 Cawbourne Flippa 17.35................... M Flipp 10 837x6 Where’s Robyn 17.46...................... M Grant RACE 2, 5.16pm (NZT) SHIRLEY VET CLINIC SPRINT C4, 295m 1 54162 Wandy Boiler 17.33........................ G Cleeve 2 47468 Cool Jordie 17.27..............................S Whall 3 12184 Smash Amego nwtd......................... M Grant 4 33542 Know Jealousy 17.29..................... G Cleeve 5 73357 Wandy Pam nwtd.........................D Kingston 6 26577 Know Mistake 16.95...................... G Cleeve 7 85778 Cawbourne Levi 17.20...............J McInerney 8 43461 Oscar Tuivasa (c5) 17.36.................L Philips 9 47587 Just A Mate 17.29......................J McInerney 10 12672 Benny’s Angel 17.50..................J McInerney RACE 3, 5.46pm (NZT) THURSDAY PLACE PICK
DASH C3, 295m 1 84246 Anytime Will Do 17.48...............J McInerney 2 73453 Marmalade Skies 17.49.....................J Dunn 3 17552 Ringa Ding 17.54.......................J McInerney 4 72437 Another Coffee 17.41.................J McInerney 5 43253 Home Truth 17.32.......................... G Cleeve 6 77811 Billy Muggins 17.49........................... B Dann 7 3x3F2 Elusive Deejay 17.65 A &...................Seque 8 66673 Turbo Tundra 17.57.......................... M Grant 9 33657 Cawbourne Flippa 17.35................... M Flipp 10 28862 Homebush Coco 17.84..............J McInerney RACE 4, 6.21pm (NZT) BUY SELL & EXCHANGE STAKES C3, 520m 1 42317 Cawbourne Philip 30.34.............J McInerney 2 63175 Dittman 31.01....................................J Dunn 3 43138 Take A Trick 30.64............................. M Flipp 4 72227 Opawa Casper 31.27 L &................... Wales 5 23656 Indi’s Grace 30.92............................ M Grant 6 21848 Starburst Clemmy nwtd................... M Grant 7 62424 Another Jewel nwtd...................J McInerney 8 33147 False Step 30.42................................J Dunn 9 65838 Another Star nwtd......................J McInerney 10 87865 Maximum Jewel 30.46 C &...........D Roberts RACE 5, 6.56pm (NZT) KOLORFUL KANVAS DASH C4, 295m 1 17534 Know Thought 17.10...................... G Cleeve 2 62545 Theokoles 17.51........................R Blackburn 3 x4537 Know Trust 17.23........................... G Cleeve 4 16547 Homebush Helen 17.18.............J McInerney 5 45416 Wandy Chick 17.36........................ G Cleeve
6 23416 Wandy Grant 17.19........................ G Cleeve 7 25361 Pick The Tip 17.32........................... D Voyce 8 77213 Cawbourne Dusty 17.51.................. M Grant 9 47587 Just A Mate 17.29......................J McInerney 10 63626 Starburst Hannah 17.56................... M Grant RACE 6, 7.30pm (NZT) DAVID EMERSON CONSULTANCY FEATURE C2, 520m 1 11116 Pindari 30.44 J &.............................D Fahey 2 31563 Opawa Marg 30.39 L &....................... Wales 3 31427 Homebush Violet nwtd...............J McInerney 4 21811 Red Typhoon 30.56.......................... M Grant 5 83151 Opawa Albie 30.65 L &....................... Wales 6 84872 Barnaby Bale 30.84 C &...............D Roberts 7 34371 Junior What 30.75............................. M Flipp 8 22181 Bone Nerd (c3) nwtd.................... M Roberts 9 35354 Gone Awol 30.80.......................J McInerney 10 27565 Rambunctious 30.63..................A Bradshaw RACE 7, 8.00pm SKY HIGH SCAFFOLDING STAKES C3/4, 520m 1 24111 Opawa Webby 30.51 L &.................... Wales 2 44558 Take No Prisoner 30.42................. G Cleeve 3 54113 Jinja Power 30.47 J &......................D Fahey 4 26883 Homebush Iris 30.66..................J McInerney 5 15143 Stolen Money 17.97....................... G Cleeve 6 55522 Finn McMissile 30.78.......................L Philips 7 11185 Opawa Swede 30.02 J &.................D Fahey 8 74x85 Adulterous nwtd C &.....................D Roberts 9 26638 Cawbourne Kim 30.63...............J McInerney 10 65838 Another Star (c3) nwtd...............J McInerney RACE 8, 8.27pm I PAVE CONCRETE STAKES C5, 520m
1 12146 Jinjarango 29.93 J &........................D Fahey 2 64121 Homebush Chopper 30.70.........J McInerney 3 62277 Wot Price Curly 30.73................J McInerney 4 22532 Know Class 30.12.......................... G Cleeve 5 31414 Moulin Blue 30.42 J &......................D Fahey 6 66132 Know Chaos 30.52........................ G Cleeve 7 32124 Russell Hart 30.31.....................J McInerney 8 15x23 Brighton Bullet 30.01 J &.................D Fahey 9 237x5 Fizzle Bale nwtd C &....................D Roberts 10 25527 Not A Know 30.33.........................A Waretini RACE 9, 8.56pm 2013 ROBBIE’S BAR & BISTRO NEW ZEALAND OAKS R/Af, 520m 1 42262 Mick and Paddy (c2) 30.34 W &........ Nissen 2 13152 Fancy Dasher (c5) nwtd..............D Schofield 3 14381 Smash Amy (c4) 30.99.................... M Grant 4 1532 Cawbourne Renee (c1) nwtd C &.D Roberts 5 42851 Victorious Gem (c5) 30.66............... K Walsh 6 15111 Popstar Rocket (c2) 30.57................ M Flipp 7 62632 Cawbourne Reeah (c3) nwtd.....J McInerney 8 x1321 Fancy Jill (c1) 30.55....................D Schofield 9 63683 Kiwi Girl (c5) nwtd..............................J Black 10 54113 Jinja Power (c4) 30.47 J &...............D Fahey RACE 10, 9.26pm FLAIR DASH C5, 295m 1 51171 Know Favours 17.37...................... G Cleeve 2 12228 Nippa Mary 17.09......................J McInerney 3 72823 Homebush Mayhem 17.38.........J McInerney 4 73131 Roqette 17.22 C &........................D Roberts 5 32111 Pretty Good 16.94 J &.....................D Fahey 6 71886 Pearl’s Boy 17.19........................... G Cleeve 7 11114 Dixie Lee 17.00..........................R Blackburn
8 17114 Sea Spray Tich 17.50..................... R Casey 9 25316 Know Escape 17.02....................... G Cleeve 10 32157 Wandy Paul 17.47............................ M Grant RACE 11, 9.56pm FLATPACK HOUSES PH.033715005 DISTANCE C2d, 645m 1 18774 Thrilling Jonah 39.05....................... M Grant 2 25352 Know Peril (c1) 38.37.................... G Cleeve 3 43235 Wild Grove 38.41 C &...................D Roberts 4 65656 Moriarty 39.49...................................B Shaw 5 43213 Know Which (c1) 38.51.................. G Cleeve 6 31125 Know Revenge (c1) 38.46............. G Cleeve 7 85664 Know Fun (c1) 39.28.................... L Waretini 8 33655 Alisaray (c0) nwtd......................... L Waretini 9 66132 Know Chaos (c0) nwtd................... G Cleeve 10 15524 Sahara Storm (c0) nwtd.................... M Flipp RACE 12, 10.26pm SPEIGHT’S SPRINT C5, 295m 1 15351 Starburst Josh 17.16........................ M Grant 2 74313 Butterbean 17.29 M &....................PT Binnie 3 61337 Homebush Sarge 17.39.............J McInerney 4 F1821 Gitcha Easy 17.34 W &...................... Nissen 5 21311 Ocotillo 17.03 J &............................D Fahey 6 64135 Go Housie 17.20............................ G Cleeve 7 67142 Cawbourne Moff 17.00..............J McInerney 8 22212 Know Advantage 17.13.................. G Cleeve 9 25316 Know Escape 17.02....................... G Cleeve 10 67281 Campaigner 17.34 H &........................Taylor
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Vickerman for top job? ‘Every journey comes to an end. I’m very excited about the opportunities that lie ahead of me. It’s a fantastic journey ahead but I’m a member of the [Breakers] family and you never leave the family.’
By Michael Brown It’s the type of employment process any applicant would love because Dean Vickerman is the only candidate the Breakers are considering and he could be installed as Andrej Lemanis’ successor before the weekend. Lemanis was yesterday morning confirmed as Australia coach after eight years as Breakers head coach. He still had two years to run on his existing deal but the club have long maintained they are about helping players and support staff “follow their dreams” and were supportive of Lemanis’ ambition to coach the Boomers. Vickerman has been alongside Lemanis’ since 2007, along with academy head coach Judd Flavell, and has already presented his vision to the Breakers board. General manager Richard Clarke said they hoped to have Vickerman confirmed as
- Andrej Lemanis coach in the near future. “Dean is clearly our preferred candidate,” Clarke said. “We are a development club for both players and coaches so we want to bring through the guys who have contributed to our success. “At the moment it’s a one-candidate process. Providing everything can be worked through, we hope to make an announcement in the near future. This week hopefully. It’s not something that needs to be rushed. With Dean, he’s ready, he’s a Breaker and would bring a
lot to the role.” Lemanis endorsed the candidacy of Vickerman, who missed out on the top job at the Sydney Kings in February 2012. “Dean is ready to coach the club, no doubt,” Lemanis said. “He’s a fantastic coach who has certainly grown in his time here and I have said over the last couple of years I think he’s a head coach in waiting. “The players all respect him, he understands the Breakers’ culture and has a good relationship [with everyone]. He will bring his unique passion and energy and
enthusiasm to the job, which will be great for the team. If he gets the job, he needs to be allowed to develop his team and style in his way without my hangover or legacy getting in the way. He needs to be given that absolute freedom to do that.” It won’t be easy because it’s only natural Vickerman will be judged on what has gone on at the Breakers in recent seasons, particularly the last three years when they became only the second club in ANBL history to claim a three-peat. It hasn’t always been that way, and Lemanis was handed the job eight years ago with the club in a very different position to the one they are in now. The banners mean a lot to Lemanis, who broke down a number of times this morning in an emotional press conference, but it’s the development of the club and people within it that mean the most to the 44-year-old. He said it would be a wrench to leave and he hoped for their
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continued success. “Every journey comes to an end,” he said. “I’m very excited about the opportunities that lie ahead of me. It’s a fantastic journey ahead but I’m a member of the [Breakers] family and you never leave the family. “[When I arrived] I wanted to make the place better and that’s what I want to be my lasting legacy,” he said. “When you leave, is the place better than when you came? I think yes, and I’m proud of that. “What we have proven over time is the club is bigger than any one person. When Kirk [Penney] left everyone thought that would be the end of our success. When Gary [Wilkinson] left and we put our faith in Alex Pledger everyone thought that would be the end of our success. But the club is in a very solid position because of the foundations we have laid and it will be the same with me.” - APNZ
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A member of the Christchurch Boys’ High School cycling team, which Ashburton rider Alex Hooper pulled out of earlier this week, leads the peloton down the Rakaia Gorge yesterday morning during the fifth stage of the Cycling Tour of New Zealand.
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Methven provided the brief backdrop yesterday for the fifth stage in the Cycling Tour of New Zealand. More than 120 cyclists descended on the resort village on an unusually mild morning to start the fifth stage of the tour which took riders on an 80km trek to Oxford, North Canterbury. Leaving Methven, the bunch traversed the Rakaia Gorge heading north-west towards Waddington before reaching the small North Canterbury town by about 1pm. “It was fantastic in Methven, everyone loves it there, it’s real laid back and it has all sorts of cafes, it was just a lovely feeling leaving there today,” South Island race director Simon Yarrell said. “The riders loved the gorge going in and then climbing out was a real highlight for some of the riders.” The peloton is racing the 658km length of the island from Bluff to Picton, while a North Island bunch, part of the same tour, pedal 599km from Cape Reinga to Wellington. After seven gruelling stages, the two pelotons clash in Wellington on Saturday when they will take part in a criterium race. The race features a raft of quality riders, with cyclists from the US, Japan and several making the short trip from Australia. Ashburton’s Alex Hooper featured as one of the stand-out riders early in the tour, making an appearance in the first stage from Bluff to Lumsden for the Christchurch Boys’ High School team who continue to dominate the race. Hooper pulled out of the race to join a national training squad, but his team, looking to defend their title, holds a compelling lead over closest rivals Pablos Wanaka after taking the lead during stage three on Monday. Meanwhile, Dan Underwood is the lead rider in the South Island solo men’s section, while Jeanette White leads the two other female riders in the women’s section. The South Island riders embark on the toughest leg today, making the 126km trek from Hanmer Springs to Kaikoura while their North Island counterparts ride from the National Park to Wanganui. They will then make their final push for Wellington tomorrowy, before the criterium race on Saturday morning.
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Map for today
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DARFIELD
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Rakaia
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Compiled by
© Meteorological Service of NZ Limited 2013
Waimate
For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com
TODAY
TODAY
Showers north of Ashburton before dawn then mainly fine, however a few showers during the afternoon and evening, mainly about the foothills. Winds mostly light, cool southwesterlies developing from the south at night.
Mostly fine, but a few showers before dawn and during the afternoon and evening. Wind at 1000m: W rising to 40 km/h. Wind at 2000m: W rising to 60 km/h.
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NZ Today
19 OVERNIGHT MIN 6
MAX
18 OVERNIGHT MIN 7
MAX
18 OVERNIGHT MIN 7
MAX
22 OVERNIGHT MIN 11 TOMORROW
Midnight Tonight
ia
Wind less than km/h 30
MAX
SUNDAY: Fine. Northerlies freshening.
AKAROA
Ra
Canterbury High Country
SATURDAY: A southerly change around midday brings a few showers.
17
LINCOLN
Canterbury Plains
TODAY: Mainly fine with light winds; a few evening showers with SW change. TOMORROW: Mainly fine; some evening rain. Gusty northwesterlies.
CHRISTCHURCH
19
METHVEN
Ashburton Forecast
30 to 59
Auckland Hamilton Napier Palmerston North Wellington Nelson Blenheim Greymouth Christchurch Timaru Queenstown Dunedin Invercargill
60 plus
SATURDAY
morning min max
showers showers fine showers clearing clearing fine showers fine fine fine fine showers
16 12 12 12 13 10 8 8 5 5 5 8 5
21 20 24 18 18 21 21 16 19 19 16 16 15
Mainly fine; a period of evening rain. Northwesterlies developing, strong and gusty inland, easing later.
Fine at first with north-westerlies. Showers developing for a time in the morning and early afternoon with a change to strong southerlies.
NZ Situation
A complex trough moves away to the east of the country today, leaving a disturbed westerly flow across New Zealand for the next couple of days.
SUNDAY
FZL: Lowering to 2000m
TOMORROWFZL: Lowering to 1600m later Fine at first. Rain developing during the afternoon, possibly heavy about the Divide, easing to a few showers later. Snow lowering to 1800m for a time. Wind at 1000m: NW rising to gale. Wind at 2000m: NW rising to gale.
SATURDAY Rain, with heavy falls about the Divide, clearing late. Northwesterly gales easing.
SUNDAY
Fine. Northerlies, strengthening inland.
Fine. Northwesterlies strengthening.
MONDAY
MONDAY
Becoming cloudy with showers developing in the south later. Strong northwesterlies.
Rain developing about the Divide, scattered elsewhere. Gale northwesterlies.
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showers drizzle rain cloudy showers fine cloudy fine fine rain fine cloudy drizzle showers cloudy fine showers rain cloudy showers drizzle fine thunder rain showers fine fine rain showers fine showers fine fine showers cloudy fine rain thunder fine fine rain fine rain fine fine
12 10 26 10 17 22 17 23 1 25 25 25 3 5 9 6 6 23 22 19 24 10 26 10 13 10 11 4 23 23 9 11 14 23 9 11 7 25 1 14 23 15 15 6 8
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River Levels
cumecs
Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 1:45 pm, yesterday Nth Ashburton at 3:00 pm, yesterday Sth Ashburton at 3:30 pm, yesterday Rangitata Klondyke at 3:00 pm, yesterday
126.4 6.48 6.46 42.3
Source: Environment Canterbury
Canterbury Readings
to 4pm yesterday
max
Ashburton Airport
min grass 16 hour Apr 2013 min to date to date
Temperatures °C
Rainfall mm
Wind km/h
max gust
16.2
8.0
5.1
0.6
91.2 226.8
E 20
Christchurch Airport 21.8
5.3
2.9
0.0
53.2 130.8
E 26
Timaru Airport
9.5
–
1.4
47.8 154.0
E 15
Average
17.6
Average
6.3
17.3
6.7
16.4
Average
3.8
16.5
3.9
4.9
40
209
40
180
26
160
Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing m am 3 3
6
Thursday 9 noon 3
6
9 pm am 3
6
Friday
9 noon 3
6
9 pm am 3
6
Saturday 9 noon 3
6
9 pm
2 1 0
2:51
9:00 3:14 9:29 3:38 9:47 4:03 10:19 4:27 10:38 4:56 11:12 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 6 minutes.
Rise 7:18 am Set 5:43 pm
Good
Good fishing Set 6:11 am Rise 5:09 pm
Full moon
26 Apr
7:59 am
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Rise 7:19 am Set 5:42 pm
Bad
Bad fishing
Set 7:24 am Rise 5:49 pm
Last quarter
2 May 11:16 pm www.ofu.co.nz
Rise 7:20 am Set 5:40 pm
Bad
Bad fishing
Set 8:37 am Rise 6:36 pm
New moon
10 May 12:30 pm
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