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A former rescue dog has been crowned Britain’s pet slimming champion of the year after shedding a third of her bodyweight. Ruby the Jack Russell terrier was morbidly obese after growing 9.1kg, making her more than 50 per cent overweight. But after a six-month diet and fitness regime she has lost 17.8cm from her waist and weighs in at just over 6kg. Ruby’s owner, Angela Martin, from Sunderland, said she took her in after an animal shelter found her roaming the streets and the family began to lavish her with treats. “When Ruby first came to us, we all felt really sorry for her as she’d had such a tough start to life. So to compensate, we used to give her a little treat here and there,” she said. – PA

Security is tight for the Hockeyroos after they received a rock star welcome in Argentina for the elite World League Finals starting this weekend – perhaps too tight. He can laugh about it now, but Australian women’s hockey coach Adam Commens has revealed star defender Anna Flanagan almost missed a vital warm-up game after being locked in the changeroom by a security guard hoping to keep their fans at bay. “Anna ducked off to the loo before the match and one of the security guards decided they would lock the changerooms to keep our gear safe and she was locked in,” Commens told AAP of Flanagan, recently named World Young Player of the Year. “She was frantically sending text messages to staff and making phone calls. – AAP

Marijuana smoking Mountie stirs the pot A Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer with a medical marijuana prescription for job-related stress has provoked a national debate over whether he should be allowed to smoke in uniform. Corporal Ronald Francis serves in Canada’s New Brunswick province, and reportedly received a prescription for medical-grade marijuana on November 4. He told Canada’s public broadcaster CBC that he should be allowed to smoke joints while in uniform, but received a cool response from his bosses who fear tarnishing the RCMP’s image. – AFP

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A very expensive round Brooklyn Nets coach Jason Kidd was fined $US50,000 ($A55,000) by the NBA yesterday for deliberately spilling a cup of soda on the court as a delaying tactic to halt a game. The move came in the last seconds of a 99-94 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Kidd denied the spill was intentional, but television replays show Kidd saying “hit me” to Tyshawn Taylor as the Nets guard was walking toward him with 8.3 seconds remaining and Brooklyn out of timeouts. Taylor bumped his coach and Kidd spilled the drink on the floor. Intentional or not, the delay worked to Brooklyn’s benefit. – AFP

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Property Brokers Big Day At The Ofﬁce – The Property Brokers Big Day at the Office Race on Saturday is a five-stage multi-sport duathlon and run event based around the Methven Foothills. Marathon starts 7am, Staveley. Multisport and Duathlon starts 8am, Methven resort. 24km Mountain Run starts 9am, Woolshed Creek/ Jig Road.

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On the couch – Puppies v Babies, Animal Planet, Saturday 9.30pm. Last Cutie Standing. Sixteen of the most popular and adorable clips of animals and infants posted on the internet battle it out to answer the question once and for all of which is truly cuter. Commentators, judges and viewers vote to decide who takes home the award for the most adorable.

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Out of town – Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park, Hagley Park North, Rolleston Ave, Christchurch, Saturday. Winner of TV3’s X-Factor NZ Jackie Thomas, together with fellow X-Factor NZ performers Benny Tipene, Anna Wilson, Cassie Henderson and boy band Moorhouse will all be performing at the Christmas musical extravaganza. Duration: 7.30pm – 10.15pm.

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■ SECOND BRIDGE DEBATE

Failure to declare conflict costly By Sue NewmaN

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Failing to declare a conflict of interest in an issue that’s up for debate could see Ashburton District councillors left fighting an expensive legal battle, says council chief executive Andrew Dalziel. On Thursday Alasdair Urquhart was forced to step back from discussing and voting on a motion to halt the land designation process on Ashburton’s second bridge across the Ashburton River. His exclusion from debate and the loss of his vote also saw that motion lost. His right to vote was challenged because of his previous association with the Bridge Action Group, formed to fight the council’s choice of the second bridge route. When Mr Urquhart decided to stand for council, he resigned from the group and did not campaign under the action group’s banner. On Wednesday Mr Dalziel received an email suggesting there could be a conflict of interest among councillors. He would not disclose the email’s sender. The email was forwarded to all councillors and mayor Angus McKay. The only response came from Mr Urquhart requesting a meeting with Mr Dalziel. Legal advice was sought and this indicated there was a possible conflict of interest. “I relayed that advice not to participate in discussion or decision making to Mr Urquhart. The decision to declare that conflict of interest was his; the onus is always on the individual councillor to decide whether or not to declare an interest.” Failure to do so could be challenged through a complaint

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to the Auditor and Controller General’s office. If proven the financial penalties for an individual could be significant, Mr Dalziel said. “It’s definitely not a frivolous matter. We try to take a practical approach to the conflict of interest issue as it’s important not to discourage councillors from participating in council debate. “They’re there to make decision, to have strong views but there is a line you can’t cross.” Mr Urquhart feels he’s let people who voted him on to council down. The decision to withdraw was his, but legal advice was that there was really only one course of action he could take. He stood down from the bridge action group three months ago but possible legal action if he voted was a big disincentive, he said. “If that happened it would be a personal attack on me, not the council – they wouldn’t stand behind you. “That’s a bit intimidating, I’m not on council to fight legal battles.” A councillor could be perceived to have a conflict of interest in an issue if they’d been involved in anything to do with

it over the previous two or three years, Mr Urquhart said. “This is a real issue because it means I can’t comment on the bridge for all of this term. If this is the case, then there are other councillors who should also stand down. There have been instances in previous councils of a decision made that a councillor could have had a conflict of interest in – if I did,

then they certainly did. Why didn’t they divulge it?” Mayor Angus McKay has experienced first-hand a legal challenge to his right to debate and vote on an issue during his time as an Environment Canterbury councillor. He was challenged over a perceived financial interest in an issue he had voted on. He was eventually cleared.

He also knows what it’s like to have to sit back and watch debate on something he has a close personal interest in. “I’m a BCI shareholder and I have left the council table and usually the room when Barrhill Chertsey is being discussed.” He did not know until the meeting started on Thursday that Mr Urquhart had decided to declare a conflict of interest in the bridge motion. With 11 councillors left he knew there would probably be a split vote and that for the first time, it was likely he would have to use his casting vote to break the deadlock. The motion to stall the bridge project might have been lost but there were still a number of decision points that could see the project stopped or delayed. The first of these will be when the independent commissioner’s recommendations after submissions are heard next year, he said.

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■ GLACIERS UNDER THREAT

Climate change taking effect By SuSan SandyS

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The deep turquoise colour of Mid Canterbury’s braided rivers is likely to disappear in decades to come as Southern Alps glaciers melt away under climate change. A study by Victoria University’s Antarctic Research Centre shows the glaciers of the central Southern Alps are in a state of rapid change, with ice volumes set to reduce by up to 60 per cent by 2100. Associate professor Andrew Mackintosh said not only would the turquoise colour that glacier-fed rivers are renowned for disappear, but the rivers would be more susceptible to changes in rainfall input. With no glacial ice melt providing a buffer in droughts, river levels would become lower than normal at these times. This would affect the amount of water which could be taken for irrigation, and recreational activities such as fishing and boating. Dr Mackintosh said Mid Canterbury’s glaciers, which included the Cameron Glacier in the Arrowsmith Range and hundreds of other smaller glaciers, had not been part of the recent study, which had mainly focused on glaciers of larger ice volumes. The study found that with warmer and wetter

weather likely in the future, the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers would be up to eight kilometres shorter than they were now by 2100. However, it could be extrapolated from the study that Mid Canterbury’s glaciers would be even more susceptible to climate change. “We haven’t calculated how these glaciers will respond in the future, but because they occur at lower elevation than many of the glaciers around Mt Cook, there is no doubt that they will retreat dramatically by 2100 when the predicted warming occurs,” Dr Mackintosh said. Methven Tramping Club member Brian Senior agreed with the results of the study, and had witnessed many glaciers in Mid Canterbury area, including the Ashburton, Cameron and Lyall glaciers, retreating dramatically in the last 50 years. And a lot of the smaller glaciers had already disappeared completely. “Canterbury is going to be in big trouble because where’s the water going to come from?” Mr Senior said. “You take the glaciers away, there isn’t going to be nice clear blue water in the river in the summer time if there’s no glaciers.”

■ WAITAKERE DISTRICT COURT

Killer drink driver sentenced to four years in jail By Brendan Manning The sister of an Auckland woman killed by a drink driver said sending the man responsible to prison wouldn’t bring back her sister. Blair Alick McMillan was double the legal blood alcohol limit when his vehicle struck a car driven by 39-year-old TV3 staff member Rebecca Todd last December at the intersection of Muriwai Rd and Hamilton Rd in west Auckland. He appeared at the Waitakere District Court for sentencing yesterday after previously pleading guilty to a charge of causing the death of Ms Todd while drink driving, and two charges of injuring Ms Todd’s two daughters. Judge Lisa Tremewan sentenced McMillan to four years’ imprisonment and disqualified him for driving for three years. While most crashes involving alcohol were the fault of young

drivers whose brains were still developing, as a man in his 50s, McMillan was old enough to know better, she said. Judge Tremewan accepted his remorse as genuine, however she said “you have not lost a close relative or friend which would see you further suffer.” It was clear his offending had taken “a huge toll” on both Ms Todd’s family - and on his own - and Ms Todd’s daughters Brooke and Caitlin did not have the love and support of their mother as they recovered from their injuries, the judge said. Caitlin had only just had her first full day back at school almost a year on from the crash, and Brooke apparently saw her mother die that night and would have to live with that trauma, Judge Tremewan said. “And these are the cold, hard facts.” The packed public gallery, filled with Ms Todd’s family and friends and McMillan’s supporters, were visibly shocked

Brooke Todd (left) and Caitlin Todd were involved in a car accident that killed their mother Rebecca Todd, TV3 head of graphics, in December 2012.

and upset at the verdict. Outside court Ms Todd’s sister Roxanne McKerras said she was surprised by the sentence.

“He’s already going to have to live with it. Sending him to jail’s not going to bring her back. “Maybe it sends a clear mes-

sage to people as we’re coming up to the Christmas season; don’t get into a car [if you’ve been drinking]. The consequences are just huge.” In a victim impact statement she read in court earlier, Ms McKerras said her sister’s death turned her world upside down. “It’s hard to put into words how hard this has been for me. It’s taken a huge toll on my family”. ‘Bec’ had a great presence and was a great mum, Ms McKerras said. “The sad thing is there’s now two generations of motherless daughters; Bec was three when her mother died.” “Yes I’m p****d off, and yes I miss Bec every day.” However, Ms McKerras pleaded for Judge Tremewan not to imprison McMillan, saying living with the guilt of killing her sister was punishment enough. - APNZ

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■ ASHBURTON BRAWL

Brawl inquest delay ‘disappointing’ BY MYLES HUME

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Ashburton McDonald’s owner Dave Whalley is disappointed it may not be until the middle of next week when Ashburton police end an investigation into its response to a mass brawl on Sunday. Mr Whalley was hopeful police would make details of an internal investigation available yesterday over the action they took early Sunday morning

when a brawl involving more than 30 young men erupted in the McDonald’s and Harvey Norman car park. However, Senior Sergeant Grant Russell, of Ashburton, told the Guardian this week it could be as soon as Tuesday before he had completed his inquiries. Mr Whalley spoke to Mr Russell on Wednesday night who said such investigations could take 7 to 10 days. “We were keen to get a re-

sponse sooner than that,” Mr Whalley said yesterday. Members of the public criticised Ashburton police for not turning up to the incident despite calls made to emergency services. One witness said he saw a police car drive past the scene. Four Talbot Security Group guards claim they were confronted with the group as they tried to defuse the hour-long brawl. Mr Whalley said he would

not comment further until the investigation was finished. On Tuesday, Mr Russell said the internal investigation would involve talking to the officers rostered on on Sunday morning. He said he had also lodged a request with police communications, seeking information on calls made over the incident. “We are treating it very seriously,” he said. Mid-South Canterbury area commander Inspector Dave Gaskin said he was not involved

■ FLIGHT 4 LIFE

Rescue service better off by $4200 BY MICHELLE NELSON MICHELLE.N@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

The Canterbury Westpac Trust air rescue service is better off to the tune of $4200, thanks to the Flight 4 Life kite festival. The event, held at Lake Hood last Saturday, saw reigning champions Everyprint knocked off their perch by this year’s winning Magnifico Pizza kite. Organiser Craig Hansen said the Rokkaku business battle, involving more than 40 kites, was one of the best he had ever seen. One participant had to run 5km to retrieve their kite after it was cut from the air. “I’ve been to festivals all around the world that are run with huge budgets. This compared at least as well,” Mr Hansen said. “Our vision for the whole event was that it be for the community, by the community and at no cost to families. “People really caught the vision, and got stuck in. “That community spirit is what made it happen. You can’t buy that spirit and you can’t make it, but it is incredible to watch when you get it. “We can’t let that community spirit die, and that’s why we need events like this. People

Matt Rollinson from Magniﬁco Pizza receives the Rokkaku Flight 4 Life trophy from last year’s winner Scott Tudor, from Everyprint. PHOTO DONNA WYLIE 291113-DW-005

are increasingly isolated behind their screens, and that’s no good for society. We can’t risk losing our community.” A barbecue following the event went down well, and with plenty of helpers the clean-up

was finished by 7pm. “It’s one of the things I love the most about living in this country. New Zealanders don’t even wait to be asked, they see something that needs to be done and they just get out and do it,”

Mr Hansen said. The Westpac helicopter transferred seven people from Mid Canterbury to hospitals in Christchurch last month. Last year Flight 4 Life raised $3996 for Canteen Canterbury.

with the investigation. He said he was mainly involved in major investigations and Mr Russell would be heading the internal inquiry. Witnesses say the brawl involved more than 30 men aged 15 to 30. One Ashburton mother, whose 16-year-old son was caught up in the brawl, said a group of men in their 20s approached her son and his teenage friends before the brawl started.

Leadership challenge ‘a case of sour grapes’

The Green Party says a leadership challenge by low-ranking candidate David Hay was “a case of sour grapes” after the party decided he should not run in the next election. Mr Hay said on Wednesday he would challenge Greens’ coleader Russel Norman for his position because the party needed an Auckland-based leader. He is ranked 16th on the Greens’ list and ran as a candidate in the 2008 and 2011 elections. A Greens’ spokesman said yesterday that Mr Hay had not made it through a vetting process to become a candidate in next year’s election. The Candidate Selection and Electoral Process Committee had recommended that his application to represent the party should not be accepted. Mr Hay’s decision to challenge for the leadership was “a case of sour grapes,” the spokesman said. The party executive would consider the committee’s recommendation today. Mr Hay also planned to hold a press conference outside the Greens’ Auckland office today. - APNZ

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■ METHVEN HOUSE

Community votes to build new rest home BY SUSAN SANDYS

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A new Methven House rest home is to be constructed after the community voted in favour of the project. Results of a community survey undertaken by the Methven Aged Persons’ Welfare Association Inc (MAPWAI) showed 98 per cent were in favour of a new building with 94 per cent in favour of the building being constructed on donated land on Grace Ireland Drive. Estimates of the cost of such a project released at a public meeting in September were $6 to $8 million. Chairman Colin Lill said the MAPWAI members voted on a motion guided by the survey re-

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sults at a recent meeting. “Over 50 association members attended, with several taking the opportunity to have their say on the motion and the future of Methven House,” Mr Lill said. The motion was to initiate a project to fundraise and build a new aged care facility on the Grace Ireland Dive site, as offered by Lochhead trustees. The voting was resoundingly in favour of the new build - 95 to four. “The management committee is now charged with the taking the next steps in this process,” Mr Lill said. Two sub-committees would be formed - a project co-ordination sub-committee and a fundraising sub-committee.

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WildBoy arrived in Mid Canterbury yesterday, on his 6000 kilometre journey around the coastline of the country’s two main islands. Brando Yalovich left Cape Reinga in February heading down the west coast of both islands as far south as Slope Point before heading north again. Armed with a bow and arrows, and equipped with a fishing rod Brando, who goes by the name WildBoy, has been “living off the land and the generosity of Kiwis” – and fundraising for Ronald McDonald charities. “I’ve eaten deer, goats, pigs, rabbits – anything really,” he said. Although he spent his teenage years in Auckland, Brando says he’s never been a city boy. Diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD, school was an uncomfortable fit, and the troubled teen rebelled. On day 298 of his journey, Brando says his philosophy on life hasn’t changed, just redirected. He’s now using his experiences to inspire others, talking to various groups on his travels. “My story is inspiring, the fact that I’m so young and doing this,” he said. “I’ve always been strong willed and strong minded – and I’ve always wanted to do something crazy.” Apart from three broken ribs, incurred when he fell off a ledge at Raglan, the trip this far has been trouble free, and the kindness of those he’s met on the way has left a lasting impression on the young adventurer. The most challenging part of the journey has been the isolation. “Have you ever walked along a beach all day, I get really bored sometimes,” he said. Local Lions clubs are aiding Brando on the Mid Canterbury leg of his long walk home. Today he will overnight in Rakaia, before crossing the river to head for Banks Peninsula. Follow his progress at wildboy. co.nz, or donate to his cause on SupportBrando.co.nz

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Failed Ashburton developer Ben Hanssen has left a trail of bad debts in Ashburton, and he’s doing the same in Dunedin. Photo otago Daily times 291113

Developer leaves debts in his wake

eveloper Kristen Diack is one of many Ashburton business owners ripped off by Ben Hanssen and his partner Kerry Thompson. She features in a long list of business partners and creditors throughout the South Island left in the wake of Mr Hanssen’s cunning plans to financially get ahead, and he’s now doing the same in Dunedin. Ms Diack believes, in total, the sweet-talking Mr Hanssen and his partner Mr Thomspon left $1.5 million hanging over her head when they were involved together in developing land on Manse Street, Ashburton. Her company, McMurdo Developments, had contracted Mr Hanssen and Mr Thompson’s company, Wakanui Developments, to develop the land and build houses. However, Mr Thompson was also a shareholder in McMurdo Developments, giving him access to both companies. Ms Diack said Mr Thompson would write cheques out for the now liquidated Wakanui Developments to pay for expenses out of the McMurdo Developments account. She said they claimed a payout from the council worth hundreds of thousands of dollars for a road paid for by McMurdo Developments, and even dumped rubble on McMurdo Developments’ property that took $30,000 to clear. And that was only some of the dirty tricks. When the company collapsed, they were nowhere to be seen still with thousands owing to creditors. “But you always knew Ben

Failed Ashburton developer Ben Hanssen and his partner have left disgruntled Ashburton business people and creditors thousands of dollars out of pocket and, as the Otago Daily Times has revealed, he has now found trouble in Dunedin. MYLES HUME and the ODT’s HAMISH McNEILLY talk to those left to pick up the pieces. was the mastermind behind it all,” she said. Although McMurdo Developments is now in liquidation, today, five years on, Ms Diack is battling to finish developing the subdivision in a bid to fix the mess, estimated to be worth $1.5m. It is believed Mr Hanssen and Mr Thompson moved from Christchurch to Ashburton in 2007, and then left for Dunedin in 2011. This week the Otago Daily Times revealed Mr Hanssen’s world of creating companies that become liquidated while business associates and employees are left financially out of pocket. It came after Mr Hanssen hit the headlines earlier this month when he was named as the bar owner involved in employing gang members to intimidate rivals, and was alleged to have knowledge of concrete being poured down the drain of a rival establishment. He was also recently quoted denying allegations of not paying staff and using gang members to intimidate rivals. Those alleged incidents prompted the mass walk-out of staff at Metro Bar, Dunedin. Police in Dunedin have confirmed matters relating to Mr Hanssen ‘’are with the CIB for

investigation’’. Since then, a dozen former business associates came forward to tell their tales. Ashburton man Greg Donaldson, of Greg Donaldson Contracting Ltd, spoke to the ODT about his issues as a creditor. He said his company was owed tens of thousands of dollars for services supplied to a company connected to Mr Hanssen, and “we were going to take him to court but that would cost more’’. “He is a very sharp conman.’’ ElectraServe director Graeme Church was one of very few who took Mr Hanssen to court over the non-payment of about $3000 worth of wiring work. “He avoided us for a while but we finally managed to nail him down,” he said. Mr Hanssen and Mr Thompson now have business interests in the Dunedin bars Metro, Monkey Bar, Diamond Lounge/ Rumours and the Clarendon Hotel. Attempts by the Guardian to contact Mr Hanssen by phone were unsuccessful yesterday. The group manager of the company Great Southern Group Ltd, Hamish Lay, said last week he ‘’had no idea’’ where Mr Hanssen was, would not pass on a message, and then hung up.

Some creditors had contacted the Companies Office to get Mr Hanssen – involved in at least 13 companies that have been liquidated – on the banned directors’ list. Former staff members spoke of being owed back pay, and in one case almost $10,000 from a successful personal grievance case against one of Mr Hanssen’s companies. That victim was dismissed by one of his companies, Ashburton Hospitality Ltd, a day after being sexually assaulted by a person who worked at one of Mr Hanssen’s bars in 2011. While the former student was successful with her court case against the sexual offender, who remains in prison, she was still owed an outstanding sum of $10,000 from Mr Hanssen’s company, including penalties for non-payment. Sources have confirmed Mr Hanssen spent several months in prison in Christchurch in the 1990s following his first bankruptcy. Mr Hanssen was known as Charles Benjamin Macadie, electrician, when he was declared bankrupt in the Christchurch High Court in 1991. Eleven years later, he was listed as Benjamin Charles Hanssen, employed, when he was declared bankrupt in the same

court. Former acquaintances have confirmed his use of other names, including Ben McCady, and he is understood to be originally from New South Wales, Australia. So how has Mr Hanssen been able to get away with his business dealings, and stay one step ahead of authorities? “You basically hand over the money and he tells you how things are going and he shows you the building sites ... but you are unaware he has already spent your money, and it is not even on the project you are looking at,’’ a source said. When Mr Hanssen attracted the interest of the IRD, he would start a company to get some credit and pay off some bills, and then set up another similarly named company which he would use when the former was liquidated, the source said. The ODT knows of at least one letter sent to the Serious Fraud Office in late 2009 which concerned Mr Hanssen. The office confirmed last month it was not investigating him. After leaving Ashburton – and some creditors who are yet to see their money – Mr Hanssen moved to Dunedin about 2011 and entered the hospitality industry. One source said a recent multimillion-dollar proposal for a Greymouth development followed the same pattern as previous business ventures. The Canterbury-based creditor said, “we sit here absolutely amazed they are able to continue to carry on the way they have.’’

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■ AUCKLAND FIRE DEATH

Plea to hold children tight The family of a 6-year-old girl killed in an Auckland house fire have urged parents to “hold their children close”. Anaseini Ma’asi, known as Ana, was killed in a fire at her Onehunga home on Monday. The Fire Service said the blaze was started by a 3-yearold playing with matches. Yesterday her family released a statement about Ana, calling her their “social butterfly”. “Ana’s sudden death has left aching and hurting hearts,” Ana’s aunt Kat Kaho said. “Both parents are in anguish and heartbroken over Ana’s

tragic death and neither have been able to sleep well since the night of this tragic event. “Both parents struggle with going back to the house and Amelia [Ana’s mother] has not been back since Monday.” Ana’s mother said she would forever miss her daughter’s hugs. “Ana had a great understanding beyond her years, she would ask lots of questions, consider the answers and speak her mind or accept things. She was very girly girl, and loved being our little princess.” Ana’s father Mulikiha’amea

Ma’asi said the 6-year-old would “interview” people to get to know them. “For a child her age she wouldn’t get intimidated easily, that’s one of the things that endeared her to everyone,” he said. Ana’s remaining eight siblings were struggling to come to terms with the fact their sister would not be around to “play, tease or laugh with”, the statement said. The family wanted to express their gratitude to the children’s schools, and parents who had shown overwhelming love, sup-

port and practical aid. “Thank you to those who we have never met but have sent their condolences, thoughts and prayers. “We want to encourage everyone to hold their children close and always show them how much they are loved.” A fundraising page for the family has been set up on Givealittle.co.nz to help the family “who lost their daughter and sister and all their possessions”. Donations can be made at www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/ maasifamily. - APNZ

■ MID CANTERBURY TEACHERS GRADUATE

Ten provisional teachers gain full registration BY MYLES HUME

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Budding Mid Canterbury teachers made the next major step in their careers this week as they became fully registered professionals. At the annual Mid Canterbury branch NZEI graduates and retirees dinner on Thursday night, 10 Mid Canterbury teachers signed up to the union officially ended the first two years in their career, seeing them move from a provisional registration to a full registration. They were (from left) Chloe Nicholson, Louise Smith, Nadia van Vliet, Elizabeth Campion, Amy Huggins, Andrea Small, Anna Stace, Tania Foxcroft, Nina Kickhefer and Bridget Huddleston. Mid Canterbury NZEI branch president Janine Barker, of Allenton School, said the graduants were tasked with meeting “a rigorous set of professional standards” while be-

In brief Twitter attack Nokia has increased its online security protocols in the wake of a likely Twitter hack, which saw a foul-mouthed message posted to its customers earlier this week. The mobile phone giant was forced to apologise on Wednesday after an offensive phrase was published on its New Zealand Twitter account. Yesterday the company issued a statement saying its initial investigations point to a hacker. “We take this extremely seriously, and since the incident occurred our team has been investigating the matter to identify the source,” Nokia NZ said. - APNZ

Robbery car found Police investigating a string of armed robberies at Auckland liquor stores have found the car used by the offenders - but are still hunting the men responsible. Counties Manukau Police Detective Sergeant Dave Honiss said two offenders armed with a hammer and baseball bat entered the stores and took alcohol and cash. They fled in a Toyota, registration EHC256, which was stolen from outside a Waterview house on Saturday. Police located the car yesterday, but still need to identify the men. - APNZ

Waitangi initiative An initiative to get every child in New Zealand to visit Waitangi before they leave school was launched in Auckland yesterday. The Waitangi National Trust and Westpac initiative called “Our Nation’s Children” aims to get more school children to visit the historic treaty grounds. About 100,000 people visit the Treaty Grounds every year with an additional 30,000 people going there on Waitangi Day. But just 3000 school children make the trip to Waitangi each year. - APNZ

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A giant flower smelling of rotting flesh could bloom in Auckland this weekend. Auckland Council are on watch for the flowering of the rare titan arum - also known as the “corpse flower” - at the Auckland Domain Wintergarden. Changes to the colour and size of the giant flower this week suggest it could open over the weekend, Auckland Council said. - APNZ

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Police to get Zonta says ‘no’ to violence sponge rounds Gas-launched sponge rounds are the newest tactical option available to police officers. From today, the XM1006 “sponge round” will be available to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch Armed Offenders Squad (AOS) and national Special Tactics Group (STG). The rounds, which have a high density sponge nose, can be fired up to a distance of 30m. The nose has a large surface area designed so the rounds won’t penetrate on impact, police national tactical groups commander Superintendent Bruce Dunstan said. “The sponge round provides specialist police staff with an effective tool that can help resolve dangerous incidents from a safe distance, where previously firearms may have been the only remaining option,” “This supplements the variety of tactical options that are already available to us during callouts, as the rounds provide

a mid-range option that helps enhance staff and public safety.” The sponge round is designed to be fired from a 40mm gas launcher, a product already used by STG and AOS. It can be used at “extremely” close range with no increased risk of injury, police said, as the 40mm projectile was designed to spread its energy across 4.5 times the surface area. “While the round does cause pain, bruising and abrasions, there is a wealth of international medical evidence that shows the risk of serious or lifethreatening injury is extremely low,” Mr Dunstan said. However, if it helped police to resolve an armed situation safely without using firearms, its use was justified, he said. “While the sponge round is a welcome addition to the range of tools currently available, it’s important to stress that no single tactical option is always necessarily fully effective.” - APNZ

Ashburton Zonta members Jeanette Montgomery, Anne Marie Leech, Sue Prowse and Karen Hall were making a point about domestic violence on East Street yesterday. PHOTO MICHELLE NELSON 291113-MN-002

Hundreds of shoes representing the Ashburton district’s shocking domestic violence statistics stopped shoppers in their tracks yesterday. The display of 283 pairs of women’s shoes, representing the number of domestic violence incidences reported at Mid Canterbury police stations in the year ending June 2012, formed part of the Zonta says No campaign. Anne Marie Leech, who co-ordinated the Ashburton project, said the 283 women assaulted represented the tip of the iceberg – as many cases were never reported. “We just want to raise awareness and we’ve had a great response, most people are really shocked by the statistics,” she said. The international Zonta says No campaign, which began in November last year and will run through to December this year, advocates preventing and ending violence against women and girls.

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This feline is obviously taken with Christmas – at least with Christmas wrapping paper.

Are you obsessed with Christmas? By Erin TaskEr

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My cat decided my nicely wrapped up Christmas presents were chew toys this week. I wasn’t too happy with her, particularly because she attacked one to the extent I now have to replace it. But what surprised me was the reaction of people when I told them that story. People couldn’t believe I’d wrapped my Christmas presents already. Surely I’m not the only one, am I? In my defence I’d only wrapped them on Monday – the attack happened when I accidentally shut the cat in the spare bedroom with them on Tuesday. Because I wrapped my presents “so early”, people now think I’m obsessed with Christmas. I’m not; I’m just terribly organised for once. I decided it was best to buy Christmas presents as you found them during the year, rather than having to fork out loads of money in the few weeks before Christmas. As the big day fast approach-

Tomorrow it’s December – only 25 days until Christmas. That’s not many shopping days to go until the big day. So are you organised, or just going with the flow? And which way is the best to be? Erin Tasker reports. es, I’m very glad I did. Around 95 per cent of my Christmas shopping was done a month or so ago. The presents have all been sitting in the spare room, wrapping paper and labels all ready to go, for weeks. Turns out I might be a little strange in some peoples’ eyes though. Someone even told me the cat attack served me right for wrapping the presents so early. Christmas seems to start earlier and earlier every year. I’m yet to hear my first Christmas carol on the radio, but have been hearing them in shops for awhile now. No doubt those who go the extra mile by decorating the outside of their houses have already put in the hours hanging hundreds and thousands of lights, ready to switch on tomorrow. Nothing wrong with

that – there’s a lot of work involved. Some people even have their fully decorated trees up already. We asked some of our readers how organised they were for Christmas. Turns out I’m not alone after all. Some trees are already up, others are going up this weekend, and at least one person looks like they’re at the same Christmas shopping stage as me. In our house the tree doesn’t go up until December 1, although if my husband had his way it wouldn’t go up at all. It pays to be organised. Someone told me this week a story of a woman waiting in her pyjamas for a supermarket to open one Christmas morning before going in and buying Christmas presents and wrapping them on the supermarket’s freezers.

I know which person I’d rather be. Last year I was organised too, but for a different reason. I was due to have a baby and I ended up spending Christmas Day in Christchurch Women’s Hospital with a brand new, two-dayold baby boy. As it turned out it paid to be organised – I was out of action but all the presents were ready to go, people just got them a little late. Now, this year, we have a little boy turning one two days before Christmas so there’s an extra party to be arranged, and having recently come back to work part-time, I’m happy I’m so organised. People may be laughing at me now, with all my neatly wrapped presents just waiting to go under the tree (maybe with a wee fence around them to stop the

WHAT ARE YOUR CHRISTMAS PLANS? We want to spread some Christmas cheer and want your help. If you’ve got a long-lost relative coming for Christmas lunch who you haven’t seen in 30 years, have got Santa coming to visit you personally, or maybe you’re about to light up your house with thousands of fairy lights, we want to hear from you. We also want to find someone who is totally obsessed with Christmas. If that’s you, or if you know someone who is, let us know! Christmas story or photo ideas can be emailed to erin.t@ theguardian.co.nz or by phone, 307 7957.

cat – and the child – getting to them), but I’ll be the one laughing when they’re battling big crowds, long queues and screaming children when they do their last minute shopping.

Environment Canterbury in Ashburton Nitrates part of wider water management initiatives

Boat owners

signing up to make Lake Hood safer Powerboat and jetski owners are responding well to a trial to improve safety at Ashburton’s Lake Hood Aquatic Park, with around 200 people already signed up to a new registration scheme. Lake Hood project manager Gary Casey says the trial registration scheme is in response to problems experienced on the lake last summer. Fencing and good stock management help reduce the impact of sediment, faecal contamination and nutrients on streams in the Hinds Catchment

Farmers in the Ashburton district are being encouraged to use good management on their farms to help improve freshwater quality and reverse the rising trend in nitrates.

Farm Environment Plans will also be required for most farms in the next couple of years and will cover the unique ways that each farmer manages soil, irrigation, effluent, nutrients as well as biodiversity protection and restoration.

Rising nitrate levels in shallow groundwater are a community wide concern – particularly due to the potential adverse effects on pregnant women and babies who may drink water from shallow private bores. The initial response is that Canterbury District Health Board and Environment Canterbury are working together to ensure people at risk are aware they need to test their private bore water and take appropriate steps.

For the Hinds Catchment the longer term focus is on turning around the rising trend in nitrate levels, rather than trying to restore nutrient levels to historic dryland farming levels. Even with good management practices in place, nitrate levels may continue to increase for some time as a result of a ‘nutrient lag’ (the time it takes for nutrient enriched groundwater to move through the aquifers).

Two key aspects for farmers are nutrient management and developing a Farm Environment Plan. Farmers will need to record how they manage nutrients (this is a requirement under Environment Canterbury’s proposed Land and Water Regional Plan). Good progress has already been made – there are now twice as many farms in the Ashburton- Hinds catchment achieving nutrient best practice compared to the 1990s.

Work to address nitrates is part of a wider programme – via the collaborative Canterbury Water Management Strategy – to improve water quality and river flows, while at the same time allowing for economic development and prosperous communities. The Strategy is based on agreed community outcomes and is underpinned by the proposed Land & Water Regional Plan and the specific rules on nutrients being developed for the Hinds Catchment. These rules will be based on recommendations from the Ashburton Zone Committee.

Hinds catchment looking for solutions to water quality issues

The Ashburton Zone Committee – set up as part of the Canterbury Water Management Strategy – is working on solutions to water quality issues in the Hinds catchment. The committee is leading a collaborative community process – where people work together to find areas of agreement and solutions they can live with, even if they don’t get everything they want. Part of this process involves everyone thinking about how to provide for economic, social, cultural and environmental needs.

While lifejacket-wear rates appear to have gone up in the past few years, research shows there is still a significant group of experienced boaties and fishers who have an unshakeable belief that nothing will ever happen to them, or if it does they will be able to deal with it. Evan Walker, Recreational Boating Officer for Environment Canterbury, says incidents do happen even to capable boaties, and they often happen very quickly.

“That story had a happy ending, They were rescued by a nearby boat. But many are not so lucky and this accident could have easily resulted in multiple fatalities.”

Environment Canterbury: Ashburton Office: 4 McNally Street, Ashburton, 7740. Phone: 0800 324 636.

Everything is connected Facilitating sustainable development in the Canterbury region www.ecan.govt.nz

The trial scheme, which is being phased in, is a joint initiative between Lake Hood management and Environment Canterbury. All power vessel operators who want to use the lake will have to sign-up to the trial scheme and display trailer registration details on their vessels. Registration and supply of the number stickers is free. The registration form is on the Lake Hood website at http://lakehood.co.nz/. Registration also requires lake users to sign a declaration that they have read and understood the lake safety rules.

Lifejackets – the tide is changing

“Take the swamping of a charter boat in Kaikoura last New Year in relatively good conditions. The boat flooded in a matter of a few minutes, only some of the seven people aboard managed to get into lifejackets in time, and several ended up clinging to a chilly bin.

For more information about the Canterbury Water Management Strategy visit www.cwms.org.nz or www.canterburywater.org.nz and for more information about the Hinds process visit www.ecan.govt.nz/hinds.

“We had issues with people not sticking to safety rules or going the wrong way around the lake. We also had a significant number of people not wearing lifejackets – which is compulsory at all times when boating on Lake Hood."

Boaties can justifiably be confused over the rules for lifejackets. Wearing a lifejacket is not compulsory under the national maritime rules, but wearing them in boats 6 metres or less is now obligatory in Canterbury and five other regions in New Zealand. These rules have been introduced by regional councils after robust consultation with the boating community in each region. The simple messages are that life jackets save lives, and they should be worn at all times.

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The Tinwald Pool is open for business rain, hail or shine this summer. That’s because the pool is heated and some days is even warmer than the main indoor pool at the Ashburton Community Pool, head lifeguard Stacey Grinders said. “It does heat up and we have heat pumps and solar heating so it stays warm,” Ms Grinders said. “I don’t think a lot of people know it’s heated. “It’s 27 degrees, which is the same as the main pool (at the Ashburton Community Pool) and it goes up to 28 or 29 degrees sometimes so it’s actually hotter.” The pool officially opened last weekend, with a big crowd making the most of the warm weekend weather – particularly on Sunday thanks to the neighbouring Tinwald Festival. With temperatures of 20 degrees forecast for both today and tomorrow, lifeguards are hoping they’ll have plenty of

In brief Man still missing Police and search and rescue personnel have been unable to find Lesley Kriebel, 55, who went missing on Sunday from Naenae. Extensive searches have been carried out in the area surrounding Crawford Grove, Naenae, police said. Members of the public have come forward to provide sightings in Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt and in Newtown, which police had followed up with no result. Senior Sergeant Steve Harwood said Mr Kriebel may be afraid of and hide from police, and was known to travel long distances. - APNZ

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people to keep an eye on this weekend too. Family passes are available, or entry costs $2 for under fives, $3 for a child or $4 for an adult. Money raised from the pool being open last year was used

to buy a couple of inflatables which are already being enjoyed this summer. The Tinwald Pool, in the Tinwald Domain, will be open from 1pm until 7pm at weekends and 3.30pm until 7pm

weekdays, until December 16. After that it’s school holidays, so the pool will be open from 1pm until 7pm every day, expect for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, until the end of summer.

The house-building sector’s rising fortunes have taken a tumble, with the latest Statistics New Zealand data showing the rate of increase slipping. In seasonally adjusted terms, the number of new houses fell 2.3 per cent, following a 2.7 per cent rise in September. The trend for new houses is up 65 per cent from the most recent low point in March 2011, but is still 30 per cent below the peak in September 2003. The total value of all building work consented in October was $1.1 billion, made up of $739 million of planned residential building work and $443 million of planned non-residential building work. - APNZ

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Matias Pehkonen (Finland), Riina Lääts (Estonia), Jing You (China), Micaela Della Bruna (Argentina), Daniel (New Zealand), Edgardo Fernandez (Uruguay) and Michael Lema Marino (Belgium) are enjoying a barbecue in the backyard of the backpackers. photos AnnA sedlAckovA 271113-As-05

Hundreds of foreigners make Ashburton their home for a working holiday. Many of them gather at local backpackers Ramblers’ Nest. Reporter Anna Sedlackova caught up with the United Nations under one roof.

sraeli, Chilean, Belgian, Finnish, Chinese – these are just a few of many young foreigners who are enjoying their working holiday in Ashburton. Thousands of miles from their own countries they found a new home in the only local backpackers Ramblers’ Rest. “It is awesome living with other foreigners,” says Jing You from Wuhan, China. “Even though I am in New Zealand, I can also experience South America or Europe.” Ms You describes her housemates as warm and always willing to help. “And they are funny. In Asia, people are rather shy and quiet.” One thing about her foreign friends she cannot get her head around, though – “they always cook rice in a wrong way.” New Zealand allows young people from overseas to work and travel the country on a Working Holiday Visa for up to a year. At Ramblers’ Rest, travellers often stay for a long time. “It is not like other backpackers, it feels like my own house,” says Daniela Cea from Valdivia, Chile. Ramblers’ Rest has been run

by Howard and Carolie Andrew since 2007. Originally, they are travellers themselves, but the family has been settled in Mid Canterbury for two decades now. Mr Andrew comes from California and his wife was born and raised in Zimbabwe. The backpackers is named after Mrs Andrew’s grandmother’s house back in Africa. “She would take people in their home

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mostly foreigners in their twenties on a Working Holiday visa. Some of them decided to stay in New Zealand longer and got their work visas. The head tenant is Maikel Vallejo from Montevideo in Uruguay. He is a welder and has lived in the country for three years. He says his life in Ashburton is “pretty much the same” as in Uruguay, except he doesn’t get

touch with some of the past visitors. “We prefer to make a relationship with people who stay here, and that is hard to do with overnighters,” says Mr Andrew who jokingly describes himself and his wife as “overseas parents” to the young ramblers. Some things only real parents can provide, though. For example when one has a hankering

I make some Chinese dishes with rice such as kung pao chicken. And I feel talented – Jing You, from China

and call it Ramblers’ Rest. The idea is that it is a place where people feel at home,” explains Mr Andrew. And it seems to be working. Ms Cea believes Ramblers’ Rest works its magic on people. “They always leave to travel or live in another house, but they often come back here.” The hostel is situated on Tancred Street and the Andrews also rent out a house next door to a similar group of tenants –

to see his friends and family. “And the hot dogs taste different,” says Mr Vallejo, who plays football for a Methven club in his spare time. Ramblers’ Rest has become “home away from home” for hundreds of travellers over the years. Typically, visitors come from countries that have a Working Holiday Visa deal with New Zealand, which covers all continents. The Andrews still keep in

for a taste of a home country. “I asked my parents to send me some plum-flavoured chocolate that I cannot buy here,” says Riina Lääts from Viljandi, Estonia. And Petr Sindelar from Prague in the Czech Republic awaits a care package with Christmas cookies from his mother. Far from their parents’ hospitality, the backpackers had to learn to be self-sufficient. Ms

You only learned how to cook in New Zealand. “I make some Chinese dishes with rice such as kung pao chicken. And I feel talented,” she says. Ms Cea has improved her cooking skills in Ashburton, too. “It is a good feeling to realise that you can do a lot of things,” she said. Sharing a house with a number of housemates sometimes means a lack of privacy, but the young people appreciate learning about each other’s cultures. “When you are away from your family, you need company,” Ms Cea said. “It broadens your horizons, it’s interesting and educational,” adds Mr Sindelar. And Kiwis agree, too. “If I didn’t live in Ramblers’ Rest, I would never meet so many foreigners,” says Naomi Gouldi from Invercargill. “Most cultures are nicer than New Zealanders,” she says. “Kiwis are friendly but also want to have their own space. For example South Americans are very community-orientated.” The most popular way to learn about different cultures at Ramblers’ Rest is through food. There is an unwritten law that every newcomer should make

Weekend focus www.guardianonline.co.nz a meal typical of their country for everyone to share. “I made makaronilaatikko, that is baked macaroni with minced meat, eggs, and cheese,” says Matias Pehkonen from Helsinki, Finland. Mr Sindelar made a typical Czech potato salad, and goulash, while Ms Cea made pastel de patata, which translates as potato pie and is a South American variation of shepherd‘s pie. Travelling on a Working Holiday Visa means working all sorts of odd jobs. Most of the young people at Ramblers’ Rest are well-educated specialists, but usually take a break from their original specialist field for some time. “My first job here was potato grading,” says Ziv Geler from Omen, Israel, who studied information technology. “I remember thinking ‘I came all the way from Israel to do this’.” After a few months he changed jobs and now works for a company that provides IT support. Others consider travelling is a good opportunity to gain all sorts of experience. Back in China, Ms You is a primary school English teacher, but on her working holiday she works at Talley’s factory. She enjoys the manual work and thinks it is “mentally refreshing”. And Mr Pehkonen (IT specialist) and Ms Lääts (speech therapist) also find seasonal jobs such as roguing fields appealing. They say it provides “room for thinking” and is a “physical challenge”. In their spare time, the backpackers enjoy walking in the domain, barbecuing, fishing for whitebait in the Hakatere River, and cooking together. And over the past few months, the Ramblers’ Rest team competed in the quiz competition at the local Speight’s Ale House. And what do the lodgers think of Ashburton? They consider the town “nice and quiet”. Maybe even too quiet for the young generation. “I couldn’t stay here forever. In Argentina, the

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stores even in small towns stay open till 8pm,” commented Mariel Barrameda from La Plata, Argentina. “It might be too quiet, but it’s really clean. There is no rubbish on the ground, no graffiti anywhere,” says Ms Cea. Mr Vallejo considers Ashburton perfect for a family life. “Uruguay is a little dangerous these days,” he admits. But for a single young person it isn’t that easy. “The town is too small to meet people,” he believes. Even though some cultural stereotypes prove to be true at Ramblers’ Rest (Germans love to bake, South Americans don’t eat dinner before 9pm), it is a place where all the nations get along just fine. “I don’t think there are too many differences. People are similar all over the world,” Ms Barrameda believes.

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In brief Another forestry death A 28-year-old forestry worker has been killed in a logging accident in Nelson yesterday afternoon. Police said the man died after being pinned between two trees at a private forestry site off Foxhill Cemetery Road south of Nelson about midday. He was discovered by a colleague. CPR was performed on the man, but he died at the scene, police said. Initial inquiries revealed the man had been working alone on a hauler. Victim Support attended helping workers who were present and an investigation into the accident was under way. - APNZ

Burger King fire A Burger King restaurant in Christchurch was evacuated last night because of a small oven fire. The business, on Lincoln Road, called the Fire Service at 7.30pm, southern communications shift manager Karl Patterson said. However, the blaze was out by the time fire crews arrived. The restaurant did the right thing in evacuating their customers as a precautionary measure, Mr Patterson said. - APNZ

Three-car pile-up The Shag River in East Otago has taken out the top award in the inaugural 2013 New Zealand River Awards.

Shag ‘the best little river in NZ’ Gradual improvements in water quality in East Otago’s Shag River over nearly a decade have won it the grand prize in the inaugural 2013 New Zealand River Awards. “The Shag is the best little river in New Zealand,” Otago Regional Council chairman Stephen Woodhead, who accepted the award at a ceremony in Wellington on Thursday night, said. He was quick to point out the award was for the river’s community and recognition of the work landowners had done to improve practices on land near the river. The awards, sponsored by the Morgan Foundation, aimed to recognise the most significant improvements in river health in the country. Of the three finalists for the awards, two were from Otago, the Shag, which also won Ota-

go’s top river award and the third-placed Waikouaiti River. Harris Creek in the West Coast was second. The judging panel - Prof Gillian Lewis, of Auckland University, Dr Clive Howard-Williams, of Niwa, and Dr Roger Young, of the Cawthron Institute - determined the award based on the results of the regional council’s long-term water monitoring of the Shag. The results showed significant improvement in E.coli levels in the river in the past 10 years, with levels recovering 13 per cent a year since 2004 when the council’s water plan was instituted. Together with minimum flows and good farming practices, including fencing and reticulating stock water, it made the river stand out, the judging panel said. “Small changes accumulated

into a pretty significant change.” Regional council resource science manager Matt Hickey said he put having two Otago rivers in the final down to having tight communities who valued their rivers. “It’s their award, not ours.” Long-term monitoring was needed to show how land use changes impacted on water quality. “It takes five to 10 years. We’re not talking instant gratification.” There were “grumbles” 10 years ago when the water plan and minimum flows were introduced, but now the community was seeing the results of its work. “You can see it works. We do have bottom lines, but they do have positive outcomes.” Mr Woodhead said E.coli concentrations in the Shag and the Waikouaiti had reduced mark-

edly in recent years because of the sound management practices employed by farmers in both catchments. “It was a huge pleasure to accept the award, particularly on behalf of farmers and others in the catchment, who has worked hard to implement rules in the Otago water plan,” Mr Woodhead said. “We are immensely gratified that these important awards have recognised an Otago river.” Otago Fish and Game chief executive Niall Watson said land use within the Shag River catchment was of low to medium intensity, which meant measures such as fencing the waterway benefited water quality. “As well as good management practices evident there, its water quality was also a function of moderate farming intensity.” - APNZ

Woman accused of stealing nearly $1m By Katie Holland A Rotorua woman is facing 26 charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office, which alleges she stole about $1 million from 16 victims. The woman was granted name suppression when she made her first appearance in the Rotorua District Court last week. She will reappear on December 9.

The offences are alleged to have occurred between July 2004 and August 2011 in Rotorua and elsewhere in New Zealand. They include 16 charges that the woman, “having control over property, on terms and conditions she knew required her to deal with property in accordance with the requirements of [the named victims] intentionally dealt with the property otherwise than in accordance

with those requirements, thereby committed theft”. It is alleged she withdrew a total of $997,018 from investor accounts held for the victims who included individuals, trusts and family trusts. The amounts stolen from each alleged victim range from $7017 to $198,014. She also faces five charges of dishonestly using cheques to obtain $75,000 and five of making false invoices with the intent

to use them to obtain property. A SFO spokeswoman said no further details of its investigation or the charges would be released while the woman’s name was suppressed. The Serious Fraud Office’s role is to detect, investigate and prosecute serious financial crime. Its focus is on criminal cases that will have a real effect on confidence in New Zealand’s financial markets. - APNZ

A 76-year-old man has died after a three-car collision south of Levin yesterday, police say. The crash happened on State Highway 1 at Ohau, just after 2.15pm, Senior Sergeant Kris Burbery said. Initial inquiries suggested a northbound Toyota Hilux had crossed the centre line and crashed into a south-bound Suzuki Swift before colliding with a BMW that the deceased was driving, he said. Four people were involved in the crash - two in the BMW and one each in the Swift and Hilux. “The BMW driver was airlifted to Wellington hospital but died shortly after arriving.” Two others suffered moderate injuries and were taken to Palmerston North Hospital. The fourth person received minor injuries. - APNZ

Album for babies Singer Anika Moa has adjusted her target audience age-group in her latest album, with songs aimed towards babies, toddlers and young people. The album, Songs for Bubbas, was inspired by her two-year-old twin sons. It includes eight original tracks and covers of two childhood classics, Oma Rapeti and You Are My Sunshine. There are also three acoustic lullabies, Little Bird, Go to Sleep and Sweet Dreams, designed to lull babies to sleep. Moa said making music for little people had been “deeply liberating”. - APNZ

Speed limit reminder Police are reminding motorists that Sunday is the first day of a “no tolerance” speed limit reduction. December 1 is the first day of a two-month reduced 4 km/h speed threshold and a crackdown on drink-driving. Police will also be trialling 28 red and orange patrol cars throughout the country. “The decision to introduce the reduced tolerance in combination with a range of other high profile initiatives is about saving lives and preventing lifelong injuries,” assistant commissioner of road policing Dave Cliff said. - APNZ

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■ In a large bowl place the prawns and remaining marinade mixture, stirring well and leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes. ■ In another small bowl combine salsa ingredients – avocado, peaches, 1/2 cup coriander leaves, juice of 1 lime. Stir gently to combine, and set aside. ■ Cook the noodles as per packet instructions. Refresh under cold water. Add the salad greens, co-

riander, spring onions, cucumber and pepper. Add the dressing. ■ Heat the BBQ to a medium/ high heat. Add the oil. Cook the prawns for 1 or 2 minutes on each side, until slightly charred. ■ Serve with the hokkien noodle salad, with salsa on the side.

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In brief Lewis Collins dies The Professionals star Lewis Collins has died aged 67, his agent says. The actor, who played Bodie in the crime drama alongside co-star Martin Shaw, died in Los Angeles earlier this week after a five-year struggle with cancer. His agent said: “He died peacefully at his LA home surrounded by his family. Privacy is asked for at this very sad time.” - PA

Iraq bombs kill 29 Three car bombs exploded at outdoor markets and on a street full of shops near Iraq’s capital, the deadliest of a series of attacks across the country that killed at least 29 people yesterday, officials said. The deadliest attack took place in the city of Hillah when three separate car bombings struck two outdoor markets and a line of shops, killing nine people and wounding 21, police said. Authorities said that all the blasts happened in a five-minute period. - AP

Drone suspect in death A Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force’s P-3C Orion surveillance plane flies over the disputed islands in the East China Sea, called the Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China. China said it had monitored two unarmed US bombers that flew over the East China Sea in defiance of Beijing’s declaration it was exercising greater military control over the area. photo Ap

China protects its airspace By Christopher Bodeen China said it sent warplanes into its newly declared maritime air defence zone days after the US, South Korea and Japan all sent flights through the airspace in defiance of rules Beijing says it has imposed in the East China Sea. China’s air force yesterday sent several fighter jets and an early warning aircraft on normal air patrols in the zone, the Xinhua agency reported, citing air force spokesman Shen Jinke. The report did not specify exactly when the flights were sent or whether they had en-

countered foreign aircraft. The United States, Japan and South Korea have said they have sent flights through the zone without encountering any Chinese response since Beijing announced the creation of the zone last week. Shen described yesterday’s flights as “a defensive measure and in line with international common practices.” He said China’s air force would remain on high alert and will take measures to protect the country’s airspace. While China’s surprise announcement last week to create the zone initially raised some

tensions in the region, analysts say Beijing’s motive is not to trigger an aerial confrontation but is a more long-term strategy to solidify claims to disputed territory by simply marking the area as its own. China’s lack of efforts to stop the foreign flights — including two US B-52s that flew through the zone earlier — has been an embarrassment for Beijing. Even some Chinese state media outlets suggested that Beijing may have mishandled the episodes. “Beijing needs to reform its information release mecha-

nism to win the psychological battles waged by Washington and Tokyo,” the Global Times, a nationalist tabloid published by the Communist Party’s flagship People’s Daily, said in an editorial. Without any prior notice, Beijing began demanding that passing aircraft identify themselves and accept Chinese instructions or face consequences in an East China Sea zone that overlaps a similar air defence identification zone overseen by Japan since 1969 and initially part of one set up by the US military. - AP

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Protesters in Thailand stormed onto the grounds of the national army headquarters on Friday, breaking into their latest highprofile target in a bid to topple Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. The crowd of about 1200 people broke the padlocked gate at the Royal Thai Army compound and forced their way inside as they called on the military to join their anti-government campaign, said army spokesman Col. Sansern Kaewkamnerd. The compound is next to the United Nation’s Asia-Pacific headquarters in Bangkok. “They are now gathering in

the courtyard, but they have not entered buildings,” Sansern said. “We will make them understand that this is a security area and we will ask them to leave.” Yingluck has been reluctant to use force to evict the opposition-led protesters for fear of escalating the country’s tense political crisis and sparking bloodshed. Security forces have done little to stop protesters who have spent the week seizing government buildings and camping out at several of them in an effort to force a government shutdown while asking civil servants to join their rally. - AP

A high-speed ferry heading from Hong Kong to Macau hit an unidentified object off an outlying island in the predawn Friday, leaving 87 people injured, authorities and the ferry company said. The hydrofoil, carrying 107 passengers and 10 crew, struck the object at 1.15am Friday near Hei Ling Chau, a small island in waters on the western side of Hong Kong. The ferry was towed back to the ferry pier in central Hong Kong and the injured taken to hospital. The Hospital Authority said in a statement that 58 people were discharged while two

remained in serious condition and 27 others were stable. Shun Tak Holdings, which owns the TurboJet ferry company, said a “preliminary check revealed no significant damage on the vessel body.” The Marine Department said it was investigating the accident, which has not affected sea traffic in the area. The incident comes just over a year after 39 people died and 100 were injured in Hong Kong’s biggest maritime tragedy in decades when a commuter ferry collided with a smaller boat. The tragedy in October last year came as a shock to Hong Kong. - AP

A suspected US drone strike killed an alleged militant in Pakistan’s northwest tribal region, intelligence officials said, the latest indication Washington has no intention of throttling back its unmanned aircraft attacks despite increasing tension with Pakistan over the attacks. The strike targeted a house in Qazi Kot village in the North Waziristan tribal area, said Pakistani intelligence officials. A suspected member of the Punjabi branch of the Pakistani Taliban was killed, they said. - AP

Warning before crash A safety engineer at the World Cup stadium where a giant crane collapse killed two workers allegedly warned his supervisor of possible problems with the operation, only to have his concerns brushed aside, a labour union leader charged, as sniping over the accident heated up. The incident has fed worries about Brazil’s capacity to host next year’s showcase tournament, as well as the 2016 Olympics, though authorities insist they will be ready for both. - AP

Accused dies A California man accused of killing four homeless men, a woman and her son died, a day after falling ill in his jail cell, authorities said. Itzcoatl Ocampo, 25, was found in his single-man cell and taken to a hospital, said Orange County sheriff’s Lt. Jeff Hallock. He was pronounced dead the next day. No cause of death was given, and officials said an autopsy will be performed in the coming days.- AP

Comet likely broke up Once billed as the comet of the century, Comet ISON apparently was no match for the sun. Scientists said images from NASA spacecraft showed the comet approaching for a slingshot around the sun this week, but just a trail of dust coming out on the other end. “It does seem like Comet ISON probably hasn’t survived this journey,” US Navy solar researcher Karl Battams said. - AP

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SET OF SIX - THE WORLD CUP BY MICHAEL BROWN

- First-class treatment

The Kiwis have stayed at some of the best hotels and some even visited the Queen, but they suffered the ignominy of being kicked out of first-class on a recent train journey to Manchester. The team booked tickets from London at the last minute, not knowing if they would win the semi-final, and opted for standard tickets because of the huge price difference. It didn’t stop a large number of the squad trying their luck in first-class. They lasted about 45 minutes before being booted out by the conductor.

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Ray French has one of the most recognisable voices in rugby league after calling more than 1000 matches for the BBC over 32 years. Last weekend he commentated his last game during the semi-finals doubleheader at Wembley. French was the guest speaker at the Rugby League Writers’ annual awards

dinner and gave an insight into the lengths he went to for the BBC. He wasn’t feeling very well during one match in Townsville so his co-commentator bought some nappies and towels to keep French, well, clean. Listeners were none the wiser.

3 - Chicken little There are some big eaters in the Kiwis side but it’s doubtful they can match some of the Tongans. New Zealand are staying at a country club on the outskirts of Manchester, which was the same hotel Tonga stayed at for a few weeks during their World Cup campaign. Apparently the hotel ran out of eggs for the first time in history, which is hardly surprising given one Tongan player was said to have devoured three six-

egg omelettes every morning for breakfast.

4 - Different world

Each member of the winning team in tomorrow morning’s World Cup final will pocket a cool A$50,000 ($55,900). Second prize isn’t too bad, either, with $40,000 going to each player. It’s quite a jump from the 1972 Great Britain side who were all promised 75 pounds for taking part, 100 for making the final and 150 if they won. On top of that, there were seven days between their last pool game and the final against Australia, so it was decided they would return to England from France and work in their day jobs for three days before returning to Lyon for the final. The final ended 10-10 but Great Britain were handed the trophy because they had beaten Australia in pool play.

- Pain in the neck Jared WaereaHargreaves (left) caused a few anxious moments in the Kiwis camp when he failed

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to finish training on Tuesday because of a neck injury. Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney said he wasn’t too worried, however, joking that if your head was as big as Waerea-Hargreaves’ “you’re bound to get a sore neck at some stage”. Ouch.

6 - Book it in

Fans often wait in the cold for hours to get up close with Sonny Bill Williams and one dedicated fan has followed the Kiwis secondrower around for most of the tournament. Ian, who is confined to a wheelchair and needs help from a carer, has travelled hundreds of miles to watch his hero play and train and was on hand at New Zealand training on Tuesday when he presented Williams with a gift. Williams posted a photo of the moment on Instagram with the message: “My man ‘Ian’ giving me a Mike Tyson autobiography as a gift. Thanks brother.” - APNZ

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‘Little things’ will decide final BY MICHAEL BROWN For all the skill and athleticism on show in tomorrow morning’s World Cup final, both sides think it will be the intangibles that will make the difference. Players call them the one per centers, the little things that can decide a game, and aren’t always the most obvious aspects or the ones crowds come to see. “In big games like this, it’s just effort,” Australia coach Tim Sheens said. “The skill factors are there but it’s offset generally by the effort, the one per cent things that some player will do - make a tackle, dive on a loose ball or do something that makes a difference. The little things will win the game.” Kangaroos halfback Cooper Cronk agrees. “Rugby league has been played for over 100 years but the fundamentals haven’t changed. You have to tackle harder than they run and run harder than they tackle.” The Australians are desper-

ate to win the World Cup, not so much to make up for what happened in 2008 but to win it for themselves. No one in the team has ever won a World Cup and, for many, this will be their last chance given it is the oldest Australian team in history. The Kiwis have seven survivors from the 2008 campaign, including captain Simon Mannering, who played in the centres. “2008 was a pretty special moment. It was the first time I had beaten Australia and you don’t get those chances too often,” he said. “For this group, we have an opportunity but a big challenge ahead of us. The final will determine how we look back on this moment but we want to put ourselves in the best position to hopefully make it a good one.” They go into it on the back of a dramatic 20-18 semi-final defeat of England. It was a bruising match but most emerged without too much damage. Frank Pritchard won’t play after failing to overcome his hamstring strain but Roger

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Tuivasa-Sheck, who was cleared of a fractured leg, should play. Fellow winger Manu Vatuvei (groin) is also expected to start in place of Jason Nightingale. The Australians have been boosted by the return of fullback Billy Slater from what looked like a serious knee injury and that will see Greg Inglis move back into the centres at the expense of Brent Tate. Kiwis utility Alex Glenn is the beneficiary of Pritchard’s injury and will start on the interchange bench. Like a lot of New Zealand’s players, he was wearing the scars of last week’s

game and has a black eye, but he’s ready to put his body on the line again. “The thought of warming up and running out on the field is something I get butterflies over,” the 25-year-old said. “A young kid from the North Shore, I would never have thought I would be in the position I am today. It’s all those memories you have as a youngster to get to where I am now. “It all falls into place. It makes me want to go harder and not miss this opportunity. “It’s going to come down to a tough, grinding game and who wants it the most. And we want it.” * * * Paths to the final Australia bt England 28-20 in Cardiff bt Fiji 34-2 in St Helens bt Ireland 50-0 in Limerick bt USA 62-0 in Wrexham bt Fiji 64-0 in London New Zealand bt Samoa 42-24 in Warrington bt France 48-0 in Avignon bt Papua N Guinea 56-10 in Leeds bt Scotland 40-4 in Leeds bt England 20-18 in London - NZH

The Kiwis have beaten Australia only twice in the past five years under coach Stephen Kearney, which is a poor return, but also means they are due. If you look at the sequence of the last three wins - 2005, 2008, 2010 - surely it’s time again. There are more tangible reasons to be optimistic. They might be up against a terrific Australian side but the Kiwis have assembled arguably the best squad so far, have the best player on the planet and have put together a faultless campaign off the field. They also have a forward pack capable of dominating Australia, a pair of halves growing in stature and some exciting outside backs. They aren’t the complete side Kevin Locke and Bryson Goodwin still make you nervous, some of the big boys have the potential to give away cheap penalties or commit silly errors which invite trouble and Shaun Johnson can be vulnerable on defence - but they are considerably better than ones of not-too-distant times and will really test Australia tomorrow. They did it in the first half of this year’s Anzac test when, if a couple of video referee decisions had gone their way, they could have been leading by 12 points at the break. And that was without the considerable talents of the likes of Sonny Bill Williams, Simon Mannering, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Manu Vatuvei, Sam Kasiano and Frank-Paul Nu’uausala. Williams’ impact on this Kiwis side has been immense. They wouldn’t have beaten England last weekend without him and his presence makes others believe. He has the potential to not only change the game by himself but also keep his side in the grind, as he did against England. And it will be a grind. New Zealand have a simple game plan - roll it up the middle and build pressure by completing sets - but it’s effective when done properly and not even Australia can stop them. They couldn’t in 2008, when the Kiwis had a superior completion rate and also won the penalty count, and there’s no reason why they can’t do it again. They have a hooker in Issac Luke capable of exploiting gaps and making easy metres and arguably the two form wingers who can score tries from anywhere. Australia haven’t been tested in this World Cup, and that will count against them. They have been building for the final, trying to play relentless 80-minute football, but it’s a different story when an opposition is actually capable of matching it with you. The Kangaroos have scored a combined 210-2 in their last four games and not conceded a try in 322 minutes. That looks great but it’s far from ideal. Yes, they have all played big games before but that is normally after a good lead-in. In contrast, the Kiwis go in having won one of the greatest games of league in recent memory. - NZH

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In brief Super city derby It may go against both tradition and their inclination, but Auckland City’s players could pull out of a few challenges in the first Super City derby of the season. While their match with Waitakere United at Kiwitea St would typically receive undivided attention, Auckland will have one eye on a long haul flight next week. With their Club World Cup campaign kicking off on December 11, Auckland will head to Morocco, via Spain, on Tuesday, a task which will loom large over Saturday’s proceedings. - APNZ

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Match-ﬁxer denies links A notorious Singaporean football match-fixer has denied any links to an alleged plot in England after a suspect called him his “boss”. Wilson Raj Perumal, a convicted fixer who earlier this year was alleged to have fixed matches in Victorian state soccer leagues, told Singapore’s New Paper that he played no part in the scam - although he admitted he had full knowledge of it. Two Singaporean men have been charged and five others arrested over match-fixing allegations involving lower-league English games earlier this month. The arrests follow a videotaped sting by Britain’s Daily Telegraph. - AFP

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Mini tennis sessions the place to be Putting racket to ball during yesterday’s mini tennis session at the Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre was Taylah Wright (7). Mini tennis is held twice a week at the tennis centre – on Monday and Tuesday afternoons – and is all about introducing kids to the sport. This year it’s proven popular once again with 105 children taking part over four sessions each week.

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Home sweet home for Phoenix BY DANIEL RICHARDSON There’s nothing like the comforts of home. The Wellington Phoenix have been something of footballing nomads for the past seven weeks as home-away-fromhome games, road fixtures and a bye have dominated their schedule. They haven’t played at Westpac Stadium since round one when they were beaten 2-1 by the Brisbane Roar and when they line up tomorrow against the Western Sydney Wanderers it will mark 49 days since they last played at the Cake Tin. Still searching for their first win of the season, Phoenix skipper Andrew Durante said there was no better place to do it than their official home ground. “The boys are just pumped to be back at home, we love playing at home,” Durante said. “It’s been great to take the games away to Napier and

Christchurch because I know those places love hosting us but it’s not the same. “We love playing at Westpac and hopefully it’s a good result.” After a highly disjointed start to the A-League season with injuries, international commitments and a tricky schedule, Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick has finally had a fully fit squad to work with this week. Merrick would never make the excuses public but it must have irked him having to juggle his side for the opening rounds of the campaign, while recently some players also missed training due to sitting their school and university exams. Last week the Phoenix showed further promise as they went down 2-1 to a late Sydney FC goal across the Tasman and few teams have looked as enterprising as Wellington have while losing this year. But professional sport is judged on the points table, and

not many people remember the sides who gave their best but ultimately couldn’t get the job done. Spirits are high within the Phoenix squad but Durante said they were starting to hear the knockers talking and knew they needed to find a victory somewhere. “I think once you get the wins the pressure will be off everyone and everyone will start praising all the good things,” Durante said. “But at the moment we are not winning so everyone’s looking at the negative things that aren’t happening. But that’s football and that’s what we’ve got to deal with.”

Merrick has decided to rest left back Reece Caira with Manny Muscat likely to move from the midfield to the defensive line. Wellington will also be without the free-scoring Jeremy Brockie who has a slight hamstring tear but the striker isn’t expected to be out for long, which should open the door for Paul Ifill or Kenny Cunningham to start. While the Phoenix are languishing in ninth on the A-League ladder, the Wanderers have won four from seven and are sitting pretty in second place. - APNZ Andrew Durante

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has warned his side’s English Premier League title rivals the best is still to come from star midfielder Mesut Ozil. Arsene Wenger’s side head to Cardiff on Saturday looking to extend their lead at the top before other title challengers play on Sunday. A win would move the Gunners seven points clear of second-placed Liverpool, who face Hull 24 hours later, and Mertesacker is confident they will do that if Ozil is at his best. Champions Manchester United travel to Tottenham for a clash between two teams who have under-achieved this season. - AFP

Spurs seal top spot Tottenham Hotspur won 2-0 against Tromso in freezing Norway yesterday to seal first place in Europa League Group K and ease some pressure on manager Andre Villas-Boas. Recent reports in England suggested the Portuguese was hanging on to his job after Sunday’s 6-0 hammering by Manchester City in the English Premier League. - AFP

Ronaldo lifts Portugal Cristiano Ronaldo’s match-winning goals for Portugal in World Cup playoff matches against Sweden lifted his country to No.5 in the monthly FIFA rankings. Portugal’s 1-0 and 3-2 wins fuelled a nineplace jump in the standings published yesterday as rivals played only friendly matches which score fewer points in the calculations. FIFA set World Cup seedings for the December 6 draw from October rankings so playoff teams would not gain unfair advantage. Spain lead an unchanged top four from Germany, Argentina and Colombia. Mexico used their home-and-away playoff wins against New Zealand to rise four places to No.20 - AP

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Youngsters chase titles Four young Mid Canterbury tennis players will be vying for South Island titles in Christchurch this week. The South Island Primary Schools’ Championships are being held at Wilding Park and there are three Mid Canterbury players featuring in the year seven and eight draw – James Watt, Flynn Ness and Tessa McCann – while Eddie Dargue will play in the year six boys’ section. Mid Canterbury Tennis coach Chris Anderson said it was great that the four strong young players had qualified for the South Islands. The tournament is being held on Monday and Tuesday and it’s hoped that seven revamped outdoor courts will be ready in time, taking the total number of courts now available at the park to 13. Wilding Park’s outdoor courts were severely damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes and only the indoor courts have been playable up until recently.

Primary tournament Mid Canterbury’s top primary school tennis players will fight it out for the title of the district’s best on Sunday. The Mid Canterbury Primary and Intermediate Schools’ Tennis Tournament has attracted strong entries across the board. Mid Canterbury Tennis coach Chris Anderson said the singles only tournament had proven so popular among the youngest entrants that this year she’d had to create a new section – a novice grade, which two pools of 10 boys will contest. “The boys are just bursting at the seams,” Anderson said. Heading the boys’ year five and six draw is Edwin Dargue, with Jarrad Hill second seed, while the year seven and eight boys’ top seed will be James Seed, with Flynn Ness second seed. Tessa McCann won last weekend’s A reserve Gala Cup women’s singles and this weekend is the number one seed in the girls’ year seven and eight draw, while Erin Connelly-Whyte is second seed. Play in the one-day tournament will get under way at 8.30am Sunday at the Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre.

Scott, McIlroy leading In a promoter’s dream, golf superstars Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy will go head-to-head in the final pairing on moving day at the Australian Open. Scott was unable to repeat his first-round heroics but a two-under-par 70 yesterday has the world No.2 leading by two from McIlroy, who roared into contention with a 10-birdie 65. After starting the second round seven strokes adrift, McIlroy briefly seized the outright lead at 10-under when Scott took a horror double-bogey six on the fourth hole and then bogeyed the next. But, showing his class, Australia’s Triple Crown hopeful bounced back with birdies on the seventh, eighth, 12th, 13th holes and 16th holes to wrestle back control. Enjoying the best of the morning scoring conditions, McIlroy matched Scott’s 10 birdies from Thursday but also threw in three bogeys. “It feels good,” said the one-time world No.1. “I played well. I putted much better than I did yesterday, which was a big positive, and I’m in a great position going into the weekend.” - AAP

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Marcus Diprose has maybe one of the most unassuming tasks ahead of today’s Big Day at the Office multisport event, but if it goes wrong there could be major repercussions. Mr Diprose is the owner of Active Timing, the company tasked with providing the timing equipment and prompt results for the event set to host more than 130 competitors around the Mid Canterbury foothills today. “It is a job that goes relatively unnoticed, but that’s just until things

go wrong,” he said. With no major muckups to his name, Mr Diprose is confident of a smooth ride today as he clips transponders on to the ankles of competitors and double checks his electronic timing points. His experience shows. He has timed the Coast to Coast and Challenge Wanaka, both marquee multisport events in New Zealand. “I haven’t had anything go majorly wrong, and that comes down to preparation, testing and making sure everything is working.

“We spend a lot of time before the event getting ready,” the Christchurch business owner said. Yesterday, Mr Diprose spent the afternoon setting up timing points around the Mid Canterbury foothills, where four separate disciplines will play out. They include the five-stage multisport race, the duathlon - taking competitors on the Mt Somers Track to the Staveley store - the inaugural marathon event and the 24km mountain run. Organised by the Methven Lions, key organising committee member

Mark Lemon said up to 1 tors were expected. The course will see m Methven Lions membe ling, along with 16 Sear cue members and jet b kayakers on the Rakaia r Mr Lemon said mult petitors should be aware today in case poor weath plans on the kayak leg, w diverted to the RDR. Final registration is at day at the Methven Reso for marathon competito Staveley.

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By Wynne Gray After their supreme season, the All Blacks will scoop up awards and accolades recognising that primacy. They have travelled the globe, faced most of the global firepower at home and overseas and celebrate Christmas after 14 consecutive victories. The season chat will be about the ferocious contest with the Springboks at Ellis Park, the last challenge from the Wallabies and the different rugby questions asked north of the equator. Once the All Blacks escaped from a Guinness-dark hole in Ireland, they could reflect on a complete programme, unlike the blip in Brisbane and the loss to England which marred Steve Hansen’s opening year in charge. A natural consequence of such a strong year is that many will suggest that this is the greatest All Black side in modern times and has many of the best players. Their top combination has some all-time stars and collective layers of ability, but with few weaknesses. Their power is in their aggregate talent, driven by the top echelon of Richie McCaw, Daniel Carter, Kieran Read and Tony Woodcock. That allows others, such as Ma’a Nonu and Brodie Retallick, to display the ability which makes the rest of the world sit up and take notice of the team’s achievements. There will be significant praise for the All Blacks at Thursday’s annual awards ceremony in Auckland (live SS1) as those

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who remember the entire rugby season and all the variations of the sport within that calendar chew over their memories. The debates will grow. There will be those arguing, for example, that Conrad Smith’s portfolio puts him at the summit of talent in recent memory - until others with a more adjusted assessment throw the names of Joe Stanley and Frank Bunce into the discussion. They were part of the 1987 side which went unbeaten in all seven of their tests and the class of 97 who won 11 and drew another in that stellar year. On the number of tests and the extraordinary amount of air points that they gathered, this season’s All Blacks top the podium. They took 36 players and an apprentice for the final four test sprint. The ‘97 All Blacks also took 36 players for their end-of-year visit to England, Ireland and Wales, but they played six midweek games on top of their four tests. That was just after rugby turned professional and the sport was much different to that which occupied our attention this season. Players’ conditioning and the pace, shape and laws of rugby were all different. Time embellishes and dims recollections and perspective. But in anyone’s rugby language, most of those who wore the All Black jersey in 1997 were at least the equal of the 2013 edition. That squad had Christian Cullen, Jeff Wilson, Bunce, Tana Umaga, Jonah Lomu, Andrew Mehrtens, Justin Marshall, Zinzan Brooke, Josh Kronfeld,

Ian Jones, Robin Brooke, Olo Brown, Craig Dowd and Sean Fitzpatrick, who will always figure in conversations about the greats who have played for the All Blacks. Keven Mealamu, Andrew Hore and perhaps Sam Whitelock would join McCaw, Carter, Read, Woodcock, Conrad Smith and Nonu in that sort of list from the current squad. If you go back to ‘87, when the first World Cup triumph was part of their champion season, you would be putting Steve McDowall, the Whetton twins, Michael Jones, Wayne Shelford, Grant Fox, John Kirwan and John Gallagher into the ballot box. The conclusion is that New Zealand is blessed with a conveyor belt of talent and the expertise of coaches to keep the All Blacks at the head or near the top of the world ratings. We can compare players - it is part of the richness of rugby and the conversations which entrench its hold on New Zealand. Some sides teams face bettercalibre rivals while others have their records enhanced by less worthy opponents. Read should be the New Zealand player of the year for his performance at the highest level and the leadership he is providing to the All Blacks. He was immense in a strong All Black group which pulled off a flawless record. The debate should be brief. That was 2013. But if we are comparing Read to Zinzan Brooke or Shelford and the efforts of the All Blacks in ‘87 and ‘97, you need to take a pew and get set for the longhaul conversations. - NZH

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CWG hits airwaves Sports fans can now feast themselves on The Crowd Goes Wild for both breakfast and dinner, with the popular television show taking their antics to Radio Sport. Mark Richardson and Andrew Mulligan have combined their irreverent humour with serious sporting knowledge since 2006, a partnership that hit the airwaves on Monday. Fans have been kept up to speed with the latest on all things sport from across the globe and country, with Mulligan joining Richardson in the breakfast timeslot he has occupied since last year. “Obviously we are very excited to now have The Crowd Goes Wild radio breakfast show,” Mulligan said. “As well as our trademark wit, good cheer and a healthy dose of sarcasm, we do actually know what we’re talking about and, after all, Mark is no good by himself.” - APNZ

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Raising the bar Ashburton Intermediate’s Emma-Louise Stagg, 12, attempts to clear the bar on her way to a fourth placing in the high jump during the Canterbury Intermediate Athletics Championships at the Ashburton Domain yesterday. Hundreds of children from around Canterbury – including a team of around 40 from Ashburton Intermediate - converged on the domain oval yesterday for the annual championships, which were originally due to be held on Tuesday but had to be postponed due to rain. Yesterday the weather couldn’t have been much better though, and organisers of this week’s Canterbury primary championships will be hoping for much of the same. The primary championships will be held at the Ashburton Domain on Wednesday.

Comments costly Cairns player Alex Loughton has been fined for a post-match tirade in which he criticised NBL referee Tim Boswell. The league yesterday issued Loughton with a breach notice over comments about the officiating in the Taipans’ roundseven loss to Wollongong last Saturday night. Loughton labelled as “totally wrong” and “terrible” Boswell’s decision to count a basket by the Hawks’ Rotnei Clarke and award him a further free throw. - AAP

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CLUB NEWS Methven Bowling Club Christmas is just on the horizon and heaps of bowls yet to be played - so come on get out into the sunshine and don’t leave them for a rainy day. To follow up on last week Craig Carter’s team were outplayed in the final of the centre fours. But it was still a great achievement to make it to the final. Congratulations to Rob Fensom for sinning the Junior Singles on Sunday. This is a real full credit moment. Monday the ladies played the last round of interclub 7/s against the strong Allenton team. Allenton won 2 games Methuen one but that was enough to go through and win this competition. Well done to the whole team. Tues Ladies Winners of games played - Singles: Ruth Smith 2 wins, Wendy Suttie 1 win, Carol Wilson 1 win. Triples: Maureen Sullivan Raiona Isherwood and Melva Middleton 2 wins. Men’s section Singles: Greg Turnbull, Dave Callaghan, Ivan Syme, Bruce Harper Wednesday Men Interclub 10/s against Rakaia only one win in the pairs. Overall the men have played some very good bowls. This is the end of this competition. Thursday the club held the Farmers Tournament. We thank our sponsor Phillip Wareing Ltd. There was a great selection of prizes. Congratulations to the winners. 1st Hooky’s heroes - Craig Carter Greg Shearer and Keith Hood 2nd - Methven seed young guns Jarod Maguire and Matt Gorman 3rd - Bushside Hillbillies Ivan Syme Errol Syme and Richard Mee (happy birthday) 4th - Dad and My 2 sons Allan Smith, Graham and Kerry It was an enjoyable afternoon with the club putting on a great man size afternoon tea. Thank you ladies and thank the lovely bar staff. Our Christmas Raffle was drawn 1st Richard Maw. 2nd Gail Limerick.

3rd Bryan Turnbull 4th Ivan Syme thanks to his brother Errol for buying him a ticket 4th Bruce Redmond We would like to thank Craig Carter, Pete Phillips and Melva Middleton for donating the prizes. The ¾s were played at Methven on Saturday with Methven having a 2 win and 1 loss over Burnside. Junior men had their first defeat being beaten by Rangiora. Housekeeping: Neville Goodwin starts Thursday night 28th 5.30 start The ladies teams that went to the LVA thank the Brown and Blue Pubs for their shirts and sponsorship. The girls did well getting 2nd and 3rd Have a good week everyone.

MSA Outdoor Bowling Club Hampstead Bowling Club recently hosted the Sub-Centres final of the 7’s. M.S.A. Ladies played but only the Team of Shirley Taylor(s), Cynthia Dudley, Joan Chapman and Margaret Watson had any success, although not able to claim any “Booty” their game was very close to a win. The last end was entered into at 13 All, but Ashburton had the last say and took the victory 16—13, good spectator game with a lot of friendly banter. Triples Championship commenced last Tuesday and promises to be an exciting contest. The morning game was won by Shirley Taylor(s) Cynthia Dudley and Kath Muir, when they beat Joan Hardy(s) Rene Devereux and Helen Dowdle 21—14. In the afternoon Robyn Parkin(s) Marie Harnett and Margaret Watson beat Shirley, Cynthia and Kath. This game was most exciting throughout and kept players and spectators on their toes. An extra end had to be played at 14 all and it must be said that the pressure was on Robyn as she was faced with most of her team’s bowls on the bank. And woe is me! but she did it and she won 15—14. The final will be played Tuesday between

Robyn and Shirley. Good Bowling to you both. Tuesday will also start the Singles Championship. Saturday the Men had the 2/4’s competition playing against Southbridge at home. Once again the team of Brian Lynn(s) Robin Petrie Ron Cockburn and Syd Harrison had a win while unfortunately Dave Muir(s) Tony Inwood, John Argyle and John Withell had a loss. Better Luck next time Boys. At least you participated. Sunday saw the playing of the Mixed Sub Centre Junior Singles. Larry Neal our Junior Man had a bye in the first round but after a hard fought battle in the second round went down to the eventual winner of R. Fenson Methven, a close game through out and good bowling. All juniors gave their best and it was pleasing to note the keen and dedicated playing these participants gave. Thank-you to all who helped to decorate Club house and hope that Members & Partners will attend the Pot Luck/ Christmas Tea, next Sunday 1st December at 4:30pm Congratulations to Ray & Valmai Mitchell away on 2nd honeymoon celebrating 50 years of wedded bliss??? TEA DUTY: December 3rd—5th Shirley Taylor, Maureen Flatman

Nor’westers Musos Club We had our Labour Day Rage last month which went off tremendously well. It followed a great afternoon’s entertainment with hosting a round of Ashburtons Got Talent, followed by our usual monthly jam session. Not sure what sort of numbers were going to attend the rage, we were all blown away with a huge turnout for the evenings rage. First up we had ‘Glitch’ made up of Phil on bass, Jesse on guitar, Zippy on the drums and Sheryl up front on vocals. These guys played all the classic rock covers and had the crowd up on their feet, with the highlights being Jesse’s

amazing guitaring and Zippy’s mighty drum solo, a terrific band that really pump out the cool tunes. After a break for supper, ‘Underpass’ took to the stage, the band consisting of Colin on guitar/vocals, Mike Inns on bass, Chris on lead guitar, and Jesse Frahm on the drums. This band also had the dance floor pumping with more brilliant classic rock covers, the place was humming. Both these bands were on fire and really made for a top nights entertainment, the huge crowd were well entertained and a big thanks goes out to all members of both bands, everyone thoroughly enjoyed your music. First class fellas. To wind up the night we had a bit of 60’s, 70’s cds to keep the crowd dancing the night away into the wee hours. Terrific night enjoyed by everyone. Also a big thanks to Nicky at the Devon for again looking after us so well, cheers Nicky. As usual the Bar Staff were outstanding in their work keeping all the punters happy, totally rushed off their feet but still with a smile on their faces, thanks so much, always appreciated. And also a big thanks to Tommy on the door , you did a tremendous job. Biggest thanks though must go to the huge crowd that came along. Cheers!! November’s Jam review will be in the club news on Thursday 19th December. Decembers Jam will be on Sunday 29th December 2-6 at The Devon. But remember to keep the evening of Saturday 21st December free as it’s the Nor’westers Muso’s Xmas Party. This years theme is the 80s. A fun filled night of 80’s music to bring back those fond memories of what you doing back then!! So raid your wardrobes, visit the Op Shop , get down to the costume shop, whatever, just get into your 80’s outfit, into the groove, and get on down for yet another night of music, laughter, good mates, bit of grub and a couple of bevvies. Full bar service, supper, good enter-

tainment and best dressed prizes, with no admission charge. Can’t get much better than that now can it !! Gotta be good aeh. So Saturday 21st December 8 till late, Feeneys Lounge , Devon Hotel. See you all there.

The Plains Ladies Probus Club Instead of sunhats and sunglasses it was raincoats and umbrellas we headed for “At Violionos” Ruth Hall’s Music Farm and Homestay at Winchmore for the Xmas Meeting on 25th November. On arrival at 9.30am we were treated to a lovely morning tea which was served inside as it was raining including Xmas cake kindly made by Natalie. Ruth and daughter played to us on their violins. Then as we were a large party we separated into two groups and were taken outside and shown around this fascinating fun place. Ruth has converted the 23 hectare property into a place where music rings out from former wool and wood sheds. Ruth is a music teacher and had us playing all sorts of instruments from cow bells to Tibetan singing bowls, rain sticks and a Swiss hand drum. Outside when the weather is fine you can play a large number of games such as Nine Men’s Morris, Checkers, Chess board, cow bells and many more. You must pay a visit to the Musical Toilet where there is a surprise waiting for you. A Windmill at the front door made from old scrap metal and fishing sinkers plays “Pokarekare Ana”. Ruth also operates a Musical Homestay and has a lovely Romantic Accommodation unit. There were several lovely Xmas raffles won by members. Audrey thanked Ruth for a lovely warm and friendly morning and wished everybody a safe and happy Xmas and welcome all back to our next meeting on the 27th January. We also wish Pat our Treasurer a speedy recovery.

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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Auckland RC gallops

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Today at Ellerslie Raceway

Auckland RC Venue: Ellerslie Meeting Date: 30 Nov NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 12.46pm THE SOUND RATING 85 1100 $30,000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1100m 1 39x32 Whosyourmaster (1) 59.5 .............O Bosson 2 431x8 Little Wonder t (5) 58....................... S Spratt 3 338x7 Alvesta m (2) 57.5 ......................M Coleman 4 11400 Baldovino m (3) 57 .............. R Hutchings (a) 5 x7048 Trapiche t (8) 57 .......................... D Johnson 6 17x15 Agent Ziva (4) 55..................... P Turner (a1) 7 1294x Future King td (10) 54.5 ............. M Dee (a2) 8 50x12 Regalia m (9) 54 .........................T Thornton 9 12x Albany Reunion t (7) 54 ............ M D Plessis 10 0x334 Macka’s Back tm (6) 54 ............. A Collett (a) 2 1.22pm HYLAND RACE COLOURS RATING 65 1100 $20,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1100m 1 12x Gold ‘N Mac b (8) 59 ....................... D Nolan 2 x7x9x Green Wings t (10) 59 ............. R Smyth (a3) 3 x9x1x Lanzara (5) 58...................................L Innes 4 x0184 Red Lamar 57.5 ........................... Scratched 5 1524x Lady Eiko (3) 57 .............................. C Grylls 6 512 Onlyarose (6) 57 ..................... P Turner (a1) 7 1338x La Valeta t (4) 56.5 ...................... D Johnson 8 80x36 Thebestofyou (7) 56.5 ........L Magorrian (a4) 9 32514 Flying Fantasy (2) 56 ................. M Dee (a2) 10 6x331 Britt Ekland (1) 54.5 ........................ S Spratt 11 514 Lola (12) 54.5 .................................. K Myers 12 35x13 Shezhardtocatch (9) 54.5.......... M D Plessis 13 145x5 Iffley Road db (11) 54 ................M Cameron 3 1.58pm EAGLE SERVICE DESK MDN 1400 $20,000, MAIDEN, 1400m 1 9227. Dragonstone (12) 58.5 ................T Thornton 2 42934 Babilloni (11) 57 3 89 Intuitive 57 .................................... Scratched 4 32822 Satanico b (10) 56.5.................K Leung (a2) 5 33 Bliss Street (7) 56.5 .................... D Johnson 6 44x62 Felicity Hall (3) 56.5 .................. M D Plessis 7 627x Emilys Own (9) 56.5.................... C Dell (a1) 8 3 Whatz Occurring (13) 56.5 ............M McNab 9 50x Zah Tart (2) 56.5 10 8x A Perte De Vue (6) 56.5 .................. M Wenn 11 680x Dreamworld (1) 56.5 .................. M Dee (a2) 12 8 Meir (8) 56.5...............................M Cameron 13 342 Civetta (14) 55.................................S Collett 14 572 Dresden Park (4) 55 ............ R Hutchings (a) 15 34 Katie’s Cove (5) 55 ............................L Innes

4 2.34pm DUNSTAN FEEDS CHAMPIONSHIP QUAL RATING 65 $20,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2100m 1 27x25 Le’vantos (15) 59.5 .......................M McNab 2 07x91 I’ll’ava’alf d (9) 59 ..............................L Innes 3 23312 Peacefuleasyfeelin (8) 59 ........ P Turner (a1) 4 31233 Undertheradar b (6) 59 ..............M Cameron 5 56529 Dubai Shuffle t (4) 58.5 .................O Bosson 6 4x413 Here’s De Consul d (16) 58.5..... M Dee (a2) 7 71808 Regalo Reaal m (18) 58.5 ..L Magorrian (a4) 8 0x251 Roddick d (1) 58.5.................... B Grylls (a2) 9 0x721 Sweetazcuz (20) 58 ........................ R Jones 10 00678 Quickasucan tm (7) 57.5 ..... R Hutchings (a) 11 61305 Rap N Tap m (2) 57.5 ............... A Forbes (a) 12 1x35P Inis Rose dm (17) 56....................... C Grylls 13 65x26 Kendoka (19) 55.........................M Coleman 14 80503 Supreme Lady d (13) 55 ........... A Collett (a) 15 8321 Satay (5) 54.5..............................T Thornton 16 07754 Go Paddy dm (3) 57 17 26010 Capstand d (12) 57 ............................M Hills 18 19620 Bella Cavalla d (14) 54.5 19 99082 Alt Control m (10) 55.5 20 00045 Riot Act (11) 54 21 3x609 Mr Toogood 58 ............................. Scratched Emergencies: Go Paddy, Capstand, Bella Cavalla, Alt Control, Riot Act, Mr Toogood 5 3.10pm EAGLE MAGIC FISHING CHARTERS MILE RATING 65 $20,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 85046 Alfonze dm (2) 59 .....................K Leung (a2) 2 05260 Celtic Star d (10) 59 .................. M D Plessis 3 1x254 Cillian Will (11) 59 ......................M Coleman 4 714 Budwiser (3) 58 ............................... K Myers 5 78373 Sateka dm (4) 57 ..........................O Bosson 6 6x424 Typhoon d (6) 57 .........................T Thornton 7 50370 Google Me d (1) 56 8 9x139 Starry Heights mb (13) 55.5 ............ S Spratt 9 4038x Sing For The Sun t (5) 55.5 ....... A Collett (a) 10 x4951 Total Response (14) 54.5 ........... M Dee (a2) 11 x7030 Ravello (8) 54.5 ................... R Hutchings (a) 12 x6733 Ignishun m (12) 54 .....................M Cameron 13 96x97 Volksbelle (9) 54............................. J Adams 14 467x7 Viking Chief (7) 54 6 3.46pm TREVOR EAGLE MEMORIAL 3YO 1500 $50,000, 3YO SW+P, 1500m 1 x2543 Gobi Ranger t (16) 58.5 2 11x81 Hera tm (11) 57.5 ..............................L Innes 3 x6090 Fast Dragon t (5) 57.5 ......................P Taylor 4 8x41 Chipandchase (18) 57.5 5 69x61 Enlightened Knight (6) 57.5 ........... J Adams

6 41266 Kentucky Son m (7) 57.5................. S Spratt 7 11 Silver Eclipse (12) 56.5 .................O Bosson 8 12 Black Mascara (15) 55.5 .............T Thornton 9 212. Telepathic (2) 55.5 .................... M D Plessis 10 3251 Lady Cumquat (14) 55.5 ..... R Hutchings (a) 11 4x15 Matagouri (8) 55.5........................... C Grylls 12 x5421 Rosado t (17) 55.5 ........................M McNab 13 6x362 Ruthless Lady (4) 55.5 .................... K Myers 14 261x6 Hot Rod 55.5 ................................ Scratched 15 16 Lucia Valentina (13) 55.5 16 441 Rising Romance (10) 55.5 .........M Coleman 17 x4951 Total Response (9) 55.5 ............... M Dee (a) 18 67x19 Pretty Good Excuse (3) 55.5 19 47224 King Savinsky (1) 56 ..................M Cameron 20 446x9 Jimmy Hoffa 56 ............................ Scratched Em: Pretty Good Excuse, King Savinsky, Jimmy Hoffa 7 4.21pm STAPLES RODWAY RATING 75 1400 $25,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1400m 1 134x1 Captain Scott d (19) 59 .................O Bosson 2 43172 Ewenight (3) 58.5 ...................... M D Plessis 3 6180x Game Changer t (15) 57.5 .......... C Dell (a1) 4 47013 Stardom (12) 56.5 .......................T Thornton 5 20005 Airman (4) 56.5 ....................... P Turner (a1) 6 5314x Silver City m (8) 56.5....................... S Spratt 7 57x36 Cartell 56 ..................................... Scratched 8 71x35 Mangaroa Mini td (13) 55.5 ........M Cameron 9 43153 Marmi d (17) 55.5..........................M McNab 10 167x1 Chintz d (5) 55 .................... R Hutchings (a) 11 280x1 The Last Shower d (21) 55 12 x7097 Trendy (2) 55 ................................. R Norvall 13 631x1 Vibrant d (1) 55 .................................L Innes 14 x0063 Billie Jean King d (20) 54 ................ K Myers 15 6x147 Double Parked b (14) 54 ............. D Johnson 16 x1348 La Vitesse db (16) 54 .................M Coleman 17 95x0x Spinmyworld td (11) 56 .............. M Dee (a2) 18 06018 Dontdyewonderin d (7) 54 19 8x454 Tiger Moss t (6) 54 .......................... C Grylls 20 7x452 Nordic Knight (18) 55 21 18285 Sunbeam m (10) 56.5 22 320x2 Nine Pin d (9) 58 ....................... A Collett (a) Emergencies: Spinmyworld, Dontdyewonderin, Tiger Moss, Nordic Knight, Sunbeam, Nine Pin 8 4.56pm EAGLE TECHNOLOGY STAKES $70,000, OPN-SW&P, 1600m 1 52x17 Historian td (4) 58 ......................M Cameron 2 82221 Neo dm (7) 56 ...............................O Bosson 3 81180 Khemosabi tdm (9) 55.5.............M Coleman 4 20x13 Lady Kipling tdm (12) 55 ...................L Innes

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5 51482 Postmans Daughter tdm (14) 55 ..... D Nolan 6 x6205 Happy Guys d (3) 55 ....................... C Grylls 7 x5935 Antonio Lombardo m (5) 55 ............ K Myers 8 35x44 Estrato d (2) 55 ................... R Hutchings (a) 9 2588x El Soldado t (10) 55 ...........................J Jago 10 80617 Innovation tdm (11) 54 ............. A Forbes (a) 11 494x4 Arcenciel d (13) 53 ......................T Thornton 12 x6521 Kelly O’Reilly d (6) 53................ M D Plessis 13 031x0 The Tidy Express dm (1) 53 ........ D Johnson 14 69229 Smartly td (8) 53 .............................S Collett 9 5.31pm AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS MILE RATING 75 $25,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1600m 1 031x0 The Tidy Express dm (1) 60.5 .. B Grylls (a2) 2 x1136 Secret’s Only tdm (9) 59 ............M Cameron 3 56210 Ohope Prince d (8) 59............... M D Plessis 4 531x3 Revelator (10) 59 ........................ D Johnson 5 x5510 Deane Martin td (11) 58 ............. M Dee (a2) 6 6x388 Pui Pui td (12) 57.5 ......................... K Myers 7 052x2 Decorah (13) 57 ............................O Bosson 8 411x3 The Hotz (4) 57 .........................T Wenn (a4) 9 21621 Manny d (7) 56.5 ...........................M McNab 10 7x510 Mato Grosso (2) 55.5 .................... R Norvall 11 8x179 Klitschko t (5) 55.5 .................. P Turner (a1) 12 30x67 Cat Woman d (3) 55 ....................L Callaway 13 x3113 Harvest (14) 55 ...........................T Thornton 14 x0125 Posy mb (6) 55 ..................................L Innes 10 6.06pm DUNSTAN FEEDS CHAMPIONSHIP QUAL RATING 75 $25,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 2100m 1 68x09 Lucky Charm tdm (9) 60 ..........K Leung (a2) 2 45750 Kidnapped tdm (11) 59 .............. M Dee (a2) 3 67032 Sierra Nevada d (10) 59 .............. D Johnson 4 33153 Hilton James m (6) 58 ........................M Hills 5 60831 Payday t (3) 57.5 ...................... B Grylls (a2) 6 00x00 Tempelten td (14) 57.5 ................ C Dell (a1) 7 5x011 Graphic (13) 57 ............................... C Grylls 8 23334 Mr Kanton m (7) 57 .......................M McNab 9 x4612 Celtic Chief b (15) 56.5 ............. M D Plessis 10 07172 Yin Yang Master d (12) 56.5 ..............L Innes 11 x1P38 Bellazeel db (4) 56 ........................O Bosson 12 61057 Smedley tdm (2) 56 ............L Magorrian (a4) 13 41810 Coolibah (16) 55.5 .......................... R Jones 14 x7902 Bouvier d (8) 54.5 ........................... M Wenn 15 9x017 Sworntoperfection (1) 54................. K Myers 16 12089 Lion Red m (17) 55.5 17 31545 Prospero 56.5 .............................. Scratched 18 64089 Stagehand tdm (5) 56 19 0x251 Roddick 54.5 ................................ Scratched Emergencies: Lion Red, Prospero, Stagehand, Roddick

Pimms spells well Pimms Time will shortly return to the Hastings stables of Guy Lowry and Grant Cullen to begin her buildup toward an autumn campaign. The Pins mare was sent to the paddock after she finished out of the money in the Gr.1 Spring Classic behind Ransomed. “She’s had a good spell and grown and she’s a lot stronger now,” Lowry said. “I’d like to think she will run in the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes and there’s the Travis again and we haven’t ruled out going back to Brisbane.”

Catalogues on-line New Zealand Bloodstock’s catalogues for the National Yearling Sales series are now available on-line. A total of 1371 yearlings have been catalogued across the three sales sessions of Karaka’s week-long auction, starting Monday January 27. The Premier Sale catalogue will feature 469 Lots, 28 more than in January 2013, set to be offered over two days on January 27-28, commencing 11am. The Select Sale has attracted 612 yearlings over the three-day sale from January 29-31, also starting at 11am each day. The Festival Sale will be a one-day session with 290 Lots catalogued on February 2. - APNZ

Today at Wanganui Raceway

Wanganui JC Venue: Wanganui Meeting Date: 30 Nov 2013 NZ Meeting number: 3 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9 1 12.58pm (NZT) THE EDGE 106.4 WANGANUI 1200 MAIDEN $12,500, MDN, 1200m 1 x6062 Reginald 58.5 ............................... Scratched 2 8279x Tinnakotu (2) 58.5 ................... D Turner (a2) 3 4x22 Colonel Lincoln (14) 57 ...................J Riddell 4 2x423 Von Krumm 57 ............................. Scratched 5 4x90 Kairanga Lad (3) 57 .................... B Lammas 6 6x Flying Captain 57 ......................... Scratched 7 Scrambler (4) 57 ............................ J Parkes 8 3x527 Zetow (5) 56.5 ................................D Walker 9 28x Skychi b (16) 56.5 ....................... R Hannam 10 74 Kirra Belle (9) 56.5 ................... A Taylor (a2) 11 0094x Lorraine h (11) 56.5 ......................D Bradley 12 70x50 Golden Jubilee h (10) 56.5.....L Whelan (a1) 13 Jitzu (15) 56.5 ......................... M Cropp (a3) 14 Kates Delight h (1) 56.5 ........M Hudson (a3) 15 3x7x6 Fantamo (12) 55..............................R Myers 16 0x Tycoon Bay (8) 58.5 .........................S Doyle 17 77x Fidel 58.5 ..................................... Scratched 18 70x Kens Pride h (17) 58.5 .................. T Russell 19 99. Riverina’s Choice (7) 56.5 ... M Dravitzki (a2) 20 00 Lucasaurus (6) 58.5 21 900x Golden Penny (13) 58.5 2 1.34pm JOLT COFFEE HOUSE 1600 MAIDEN $12,500, MDN, 1600m 1 82x20 Mack (8) 58.5 .........................L Whelan (a1) 2 3723x The Big Opal (13) 58.5...................H Tinsley 3 0x430 Coz I’m Lucky (1) 58.5 ....................R Myers 4 8 Bayrum h (9) 58.5 ....................... B Lammas 5 7x8 Mr Lincoln (14) 58.5 6 02 Teddytwinkletoes (12) 57 ...............D Walker

7 5346 Connor John (5) 57 .........................J Riddell 8 5 Jackfrost (7) 57 .............................. J Parkes 9 8. Buck Cannon h (2) 57 ..................... N Harris 10 36333 Luck At Last bh (16) 56.5 ......... A Taylor (a2) 11 2 Thieving Sisters h (10) 56.5 .......... T Russell 12 7x743 Peroni b (18) 56.5 .........................D Bradley 13 49x94 Star Emerald (17) 56.5............... A Frye (a2) 14 64x Girl With A Pearl (15) 56.5 15 0 Zeita’s Chance (4) 55 ..............T Jonker (a4) 16 29760 Another Bachelor (6) 58.5 17 06x09 Serene Star (3) 55 ........... J Shackleton (a3) 18 070x Brotha Lite (11) 58.5 ........................S Doyle 3 2.10pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION 2040 MAIDEN $12,500, MDN, 2040m 1 x8522 Earl Spencer bh (7) 58.5 ............... T Russell 2 66562 Platinum Marseille (11) 58.5 ..........H Tinsley 3 20820 Oh That’s Nice h (3) 58.5 ................ N Harris 4 0x803 Paul (15) 58.5...................................K Smith 5 78x36 Hazy Daze (16) 58.5 .......................J Riddell 6 5x894 Scarred (1) 58.5 ............................. J Parkes 7 0x894 Vettriano (14) 58.5 ...................... B Lammas 8 33222 Shadow Player b (8) 56.5................R Myers 9 37662 Missteeflying b (9) 56.5 .............. A Frye (a2) 10 25x70 Timely Magic (10) 56.5 ............... R Hannam 11 x0x43 La Petite (2) 56.5............................D Walker 12 x0295 Thora Bob (6) 56.5 ...........................S Doyle 13 400. Duroyal (4) 56.5 .....................L Whelan (a1) 14 90x56 Miss Professional (13) 56.5...... A Taylor (a2) 15 0x807 Bailar Riovida h (12) 56.5 ... M Dravitzki (a2) 16 x8998 Madam Zenno (5) 56.5 .... J Shackleton (a3) 4 2.46pm TCL COMMUNICATIONS 1200 RATING 75 $15,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1200m 1 24188 Leica Queen dm (4) 59 ........... M Cropp (a3) 2 770x1 Gus tdh (3) 58 .......................... A Taylor (a2)

3 15x27 Mels Evie dh (6) 57.5 ......................R Myers 4 11943 Duntoilin tdm (1) 57.5.....................H Tinsley 5 25x36 Jerrico b (9) 57.5 ...........................D Bradley 6 x02x0 Madam Lincoln d (7) 56.5 .......... A Frye (a2) 7 70309 For Petesake dm (5) 56.5.... M Dravitzki (a2) 8 811 Alleyoop d (8) 55 ............................ J Parkes 9 15x78 Reais t (2) 54 .............................. R Hannam 5 3.23pm ST JOHNS CLUB 1340 RATING 85 $15,000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1340m 1 22488 Go Danny tdm (8) 60 .....................H Tinsley 2 56267 Aldebaran Star (9) 58.5...................J Riddell 3 x740x Ballybit (6) 58 ...................... M Dravitzki (a2) 4 34725 Authentic Paddy m (7) 56.5......... R Hannam 5 46405 Surreal Storm (5) 55.5 ............... A Frye (a2) 6 157x9 Just The Tip (1) 55 ......................... J Parkes 7 90043 Kings Court (4) 55............................S Doyle 8 3106x High Fashion (3) 54..........................K Smith 9 371x8 Antonine m (2) 54 .........................D Bradley 6 3.58pm WANGANUI STEELFORMERS 25TH ANNIVERSARY 1340 $12,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1340m 1 14 Barnie O’Marnie (8) 59 .................D Bradley 2 24x51 Clan O’Ceirin 59........................... Scratched 3 1x336 Itsa Tru Story th (11) 58.5 ....... D Turner (a2) 4 619x4 No Enemy (4) 58 ............................H Tinsley 5 636x2 On The Hill tdh (7) 58 .................... T Russell 6 9x613 Overtheriver tbh (9) 57.5 ................ J Parkes 7 3718x Our Delight (2) 57 ...........................J Riddell 8 07547 Prepared (10) 57 .....................T Jonker (a4) 9 80x01 Pure Blonde (17) 57 .........................S Doyle 10 71982 Caley Rose tm (1) 56.5 ................... N Harris 11 4x454 Floral Scent (5) 56 ................... A Taylor (a2) 12 0x816 Miss Daisy t (6) 56 ...................... R Hannam 13 57197 The Rahtwo Rebel (18) 56 .... N Teeluck (a4) 14 7106x Wild About Me t (12) 56 .............. B Lammas

15 0x362 Gemma Lass (15) 55 ......................R Myers 16 06396 Gold Wedding (14) 54 ................ A Frye (a2) 17 42389 Riverman Jack (13) 56 ............ M Cropp (a3) 18 8x900 Pure Octaine m (3) 54 19 027x7 Phoenix Tycoon (16) 55 Em: Riverman Jack, Pure Octaine, Phoenix Tycoon 7 4.33pm CAMBRIDGE THOROUGHBRED LODGE CIVICS WANGANUI CUP $50,000, OPN HCP, 2040m 1 x0336 Spiro (4) 59 ....................................H Tinsley 2 112x4 O’Fille h (10) 57 .............................. N Harris 3 91800 Crocodile Canyon tmh (15) 54.5 4 9x948 Made My Point (6) 54 .....................D Walker 5 97504 Pero tm (9) 54 ..................................S Doyle 6 00x82 Volkswood t (8) 54.......................... J Parkes 7 400x0 Savanah Rush m (13) 53 ................R Myers 8 71150 Chapinta m (5) 53 9 53963 Sacha tdm (12) 53 ........................D Bradley 10 85351 Delecta Dreims m (2) 53 ............ A Taylor (a) 11 51080 Sou’east (14) 53................................ D Hain 12 31x53 High Roller (11) 53 ...................... R Hannam 13 09407 Back In Black (3) 53 .............. M Dravitzki (a) 14 3x705 Second Hope m (1) 53 ................. A Frye (a) 15 x4644 Double O Seven b (7) 53 .............. T Russell 16 28125 Just Ishi t (16) 53 .............................K Smith 17 x1035 McDaids t (17) 53 Emergency: McDaids 8 5.08pm DAVE HOSKIN CARRIERS 2040 RATING 65 $12,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2040m 1 55768 Jackabean (6) 59 .................... M Cropp (a3) 2 25x17 Grey Guru th (19) 57.5 .................. T Russell 3 000x3 Lady Platinum (3) 57 .................. A Frye (a2) 4 53538 Beebee Star (8) 57.........................D Walker 5 57x07 My Pentire tdh (10) 56.5...................S Doyle 6 36x64 Lucky Spur h (16) 56.5........ M Dravitzki (a2)

7 00000 Mibachelorboy m (2) 56.5 ........... R Hannam 8 07x00 Hermosa Novia (7) 56 ...................D Bradley 9 09623 Paige Me b (5) 56........................... J Parkes 10 35007 Pheasant t (13) 56 11 43138 Lucy Lincoln (15) 55.5..................... N Harris 12 07834 Beau Agen t (20) 55.5 ...... J Shackleton (a3) 13 57898 Ellie’O (4) 54 ............................ A Taylor (a2) 14 77656 Hayabusa tm (1) 54 15 x6093 Lady Shannon th (12) 54 ................R Myers 16 90x75 Higgs Boson (18) 54 ........................K Smith 17 95876 Trickjah m (14) 54 18 87x08 Joe Cool (17) 54 19 608x0 Lady’O m (9) 54 20 0x0x0 Cecil h (11) 54 9 5.43pm WANGANUI CHRONICLE 1600 RATING 75 $15,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1600m 1 26x22 Casino db (4) 59.5 .........................D Walker 2 06568 Rumour Has It Now dm (6) 59 B Murray (a4) 3 0x017 Julinsky Prince dm (1) 58............... J Parkes 4 07976 Jilted td (11) 57.5 ...........................H Tinsley 5 42748 Weissmuller db (8) 57.5 .............. B Lammas 6 44611 Gwynethanne td (17) 56 ......... D Turner (a2) 7 6x007 Brackenwood tm (12) 56 ...............D Bradley 8 110x0 Brad Thorn m (9) 55.5 ......................S Doyle 9 16x86 Wiggle dm (2) 55.5........................ T Russell 10 1x092 If I Can I Can tm (14) 55 ............. R Hannam 11 23x07 Mint td (10) 54.5 ..............................R Myers 12 2689x Edenbrae h (18) 54 .................T Kahlon (a4) 13 240x1 Sophie Claire (7) 54 ............ M Dravitzki (a2) 14 86402 Stella Bella d (13) 54 15 75x08 Right Royal Rose t (15) 54 16 383x0 We Are Royal d (16) 55.5 17 4x400 Crixus d (5) 55.5 18 095x6 Poetic Licence d (3) 55 -

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Top day for Marsh stable Filly of the future Lucia Valentina gave a taste of what’s to come when she completed a rewarding day at Otaki for trainer Stephen Marsh and his owners. The Savabeel three-year-old put her male rivals in their place with a sublime victory in the Gr.3 Ekraar @ Linwood Wellington Stakes yesterday and the team around her all confidently predicted the best is yet to come. Lucia Valentina followed the earlier winning lead of her stablemate Barbaric, who had also displayed an impressive turn of foot to win the Listed Chainey’s Panasonic Levin Stakes. “We’ve had a good day and got both the features – I’m rapt to do it with two

horses really going through the grades,” Marsh said. Lucia Valentina is raced by Wellingtonian Lib Petagna, whose colours were also carried to victory in the Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas by Atlante, and was making only her third raceday appearance. She won first-up at Tauranga and was then denied racing room when sixth at Te Rapa. “She’s obviously very talented and she should be unbeaten,” Marsh said. “We went out with a plan to ride her a bit cooler and Leith (Innes) rode her beautifully. He got her out and presented her in the middle of the track and she picked up really well.” - APNZ

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hether you drink alcohol or follow the teetotal line, it’s difficult to ignore the impact of the product on our community. As a country we’ve had a long and often tortuous relationship with alcohol and the impact of its abuse and overuse is well documented. It’s striking the balance between use and abuse that is the issue, one the Government is trying to solve in charging local authorities with the task of developing Local Alcohol Policies (LAPs) that will meet the needs and expectations of their communities. The Ashburton District Council has worked over many months with a range of community interests and the hospitality industry to draw up this community’s draft alcohol plan. It’s juggled competing demands from bar owners, health interests, sports clubs and the public and it has come up with a plan that it hopes will satisfy everyone. You can’t please all of the people all of the time and the council was well aware when it called for submissions on the plan the response would be huge. They weren’t disappointed and this week councillors have listened to a range of opinions and points of view, some supporting the plan, others challenging various points. Getting it right will be tough. The framework was laid out with the Government setting quite liberal default trading hours for councils that didn’t develop their own LAP. Ashburton has opted to draw those hours in and has included a range of rules and conditions in the draft plan that it believes best suit this community. Many don’t agree, but just as many do and councillors now have the task of walking a fine line. Playing social guardian and keeper of the commercial purse is a challenging job; getting it right is a balancing act. At the end of the day, however, for there to be real change around the consumption of alcohol, there has to be real change in attitudes. No matter how good the plan, how tight or relaxed the rules, responsibility still comes back to the individual.

YOUR VIEW Second bridge Off again – On again – Gutted! Thursday’s Guardian had me believe that the council were perhaps all human after all … Friday’s Guardian, boy was I wrong on six counts, as I live two houses off Chalmers Ave I am directly affected by your decisions. Don McLeod … You say you were elected to represent the people and make your decisions on what is best for the community; most people opposed this bridge site, didn’t we? Alan Totty … Yes the bridge has been dogged by mis-information (mainly from you councillors), not a good reason to continue and you must be very naive to believe it should be a local project and only locals will be using it. Darryl Nelson … It should be a NZ Roads Board cost not Ashburton ratepayers. Neil Brown … Why are you supporting a minority from your ward whom won’t be directly affected anyway? I haven’t spoken to anyone who supports this site and the burden that will be put on us as ratepayers. Rod Beavan … Your reasoning for not supporting the motion would indicate to me that you will never make a decision on anything. Angus McKay … You don’t want to break the process, have you never spent money on the

farm for something that didn’t work out but bit the bullet and changed direction. Would it not have been better to have finally got the community’s support on something that affects all ratepayers, than to be watching your back for the rest of your term? Thanks to the six councillors who showed initiative and support to the majority of Mid Cantabrians by supporting the motion. It is a shame the other six don’t have enough balls and Mid Canterbury’s best interest on their agenda. Remember how you got to represent the community even though two of you are Claytons councillors, elected without a vote of support being placed. Merv Brenton Fed-up ratepayer ***** Well thanks a bunch Mr Angus McKay. You have just tied the Ashburton public into future rates which is and will be some of the highest rates paid by towns in New Zealand. You have no thought for the cost for people living on superannuation only. Also people bringing up young families in Ashburton. I would certainly be interested to know if any other towns on the main road through New Zealand are paying for bridges in or near towns.

I don’t think large trucks will stop thundering down West Street, the shortest route north or south. If I lived in Tinwald and was shopping in Ashburton there is no way I would drive down to Chalmers Avenue to get across the river. Another point I would make, I quote you from the Guardian on 28/11/2013: “It was a process I would not break doing so would put the council in a bad light with the Transport Agency.” Don’t you mean the previous council? Who cares what the Transport Agency may think. They will be laughing all the way to the bank, because they will only pay half of the cost of the bridge. Many thanks to the new council for trying and may still be trying. I am glad I voted for you. I live on Chalmers Ave. Elizabeth ***** Given that the Ashburton District Council is endeavouring to improve its consultation process, I wonder if a council representative could respond to the following questions in a concise and forthright manner. It seems that councillors who favour proceeding with land designation re the proposed second bridge, have concerns that to change course at

this stage would impact on the NZTA/council partnership which would in turn jeopardise the long-awaited traffic lights in Tinwald. Past and current standing councillors have no doubt absorbed a great deal of information from Opus pertaining to the proposed second bridge. My question: Does any council member know of another town in New Zealand that has a main highway running through a residential area? Is this not a recipe for disaster? Will you be able to live with yourselves if this flawed proposal proceeds and the first fatality, possibly that of a child, results? Why would anyone put a main highway through a residential area? How is this road, supposedly intended for locals, going to serve locals endeavouring to transport their children to the new stadium or art gallery, or college, all of which are situated on the west side. Is the existing bridge going to be reinforced to support the new 50-ton trucks and payload, or will these units be diverted through residential areas to the new bridge. What are the entry and exit options pertaining to this intended carriageway. To date, this question has been avoided, and maps do not convey same.

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he Methven Magpies may be going easy on the kicking drills over summer, but at this time of year we are well and truly in “Quardle oodle ardle wardle doodle” country. Denis Glover’s magpies that watched as Tom and Elizabeth took the farm, worked the land and eventually lost it to the mortgage corporation, are still alive and well. Too well, in some cases – the feathered torpedoes have turned into something of a menace in recent weeks. Allenton residents are familiar with the problem, which has now been impacting upon their letterboxes as well. The magpies that have been attacking the local posties pose yet another threat to our endangered postal system. Unfortunately for our trusty team in red, magpies have very good memories and they attack the same people again and again. If you get on the wrong side of one of those flying missiles, you’d better have eyes on the back of your head. Last week I had first-hand experience of the problem whilst out for a jog.

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Apparently the birds don’t differentiate between those wearing red and those wearing pink, because from the moment I turned the corner they had me firmly in their sights. Next came the ominous ‘whoosh’ of a kamikaze magpie under the influence of gravity, followed by a flash of claw. That was enough to convince my tired legs that actually they belonged to Usain Bolt and were taking part in a very important race. As a result of this impressive burst of athletic prowess, I can confirm that magpies are much better motivators than any iPod track or personal trainer. In fact, based on the results of my one-off and highlyscientific study, magpie escape training could well form the basis of the next exercise fad, leaving Zumba and cross train-

ing in its wake. You do, however, need to ensure you have a good technique before taking part in this adrenaline-fuelled cardio programme. Like any sport, this takes practise. Running down the street waving hands in the air may not look particularly becoming, but it is a natural response to try to keep beaks and talons away from cheeks and ears. A little googling reveals this is also

the worst possible response. Instead, it is necessary to remain calm, don your ice-cream container helmet as protective headgear and vacate the vicinity of the feathery foe. Sports-related injuries may make up the bulk of recreational claims, but according to an ACC spokeswoman, there have been 15 magpie-related injuries lodged with ACC in the past two years. Thanks to a serendipitous attack, we now have the opportunity to combine the two. With a little practise, we might even be able to take on an Aussie team as well as the Aussie bird. As we know, there is no black and white solution to the magpie issue. Eradicate them? Avoid them? Use them as a sporting supplement to enhance future performance? This is no 80-minute onpitch battle, but an ongoing exercise at surviving the siege. Don your trainers and watch your back, because as Glover’s poem suggests, the magpies are here to stay.

YOUR VIEW Would a representative answer this question? Surely someone knows, or are we going to continue the ‘avoid dance’. Make a stand for this community councillors. Forget about following processes, forget about the money spent to date, forget about upsetting NZTA, and forget about another big ticket item that rightfully belongs to the NZTA. Do right by your residents and get back to core functions that have long been overlooked by successive councils. Neil Stuthridge ***** A number of questions, exactly who threatened legal action against Alasdair and was it the same person who raised the conflict issue? Exactly what was the conflict? Was it his proximity to the new bridge or his involvement with the bridge action group? ***** At least 4088 and probably 16,476 voters are gutted by the ludicrous situation of former councillors being considered to NOT “already have an opinion” re the bridge farce. Come on Ashburton, stand with Alisdair Urquhart who has been shafted by “an unknown source”. ***** Thumbs up to Angus! Second bridge should have been built

years ago. What would have happened if the earthquakes damaged the bridge? Or if a serious crash happens? Exactly... An extremely huge detour just to get over the river! Stop mucking around with excuses and built it! J. T. ***** The report of the council debate and subsequent comment from members of the public highlights many of the difficulties council has when addressing a contentious issue. As many people are aware, council has to, by regulation, move at a slow pace and begin drawing attention to projects many years in advance of their development and completion. This process begins with the three-year long-term plan and

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is addressed every year through the annual plan process. From my previous experience as a councillor, ratepayers generally don’t take a lot of notice until the issue has moved through many of the steps. It’s only when people are affected materially that they realise that they should have taken notice of what has gone on before. This debate and resolution this week is democracy in progress. Councillors are elected to make decisions on behalf of the community. Good on them and they deserve our support for being prepared to be counted. What is not acceptable, in my opinion, are candidates who have stood on one or two issues and then these councillors are not happy with the democratic outcome. Conflicts of interest are always raising their heads

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and individual councillors and ratepayers must be aware of the potential outcome of that conflict. Well done to the mayor for the use of his casting vote. The vote is used generally to maintain the present situation. The fact that the top three or four successful candidates in the urban ward opposed the bridge doesn’t give them a mandate to do anything but ask council to re-address the issue. That was what Thursday was all about. This type of situation will occur again and again in this term of council. I trust new councillors and ratepayers will take the time to understand how council must work and respect the democratic process. It’s not perfect but it is what we have. Kelvin Holmes

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Step outside for the best summer yet BY AMANDA WRIGHT

he days are longer, the temperature is rising and the children are finished school. We emerge from the cold hibernation of winter, and begin to feel more alive, knowing that summer is almost upon us. As New Zealanders, we pride ourselves on being lovers of the great outdoors, however as our lives get busier, technology takes over and we find ourselves becoming prisoners within our homes, never five metres away from social media or emails. But remember when you used to play outside all day? It’s amazing how alive you can feel after a walk in the forest or after spending a day in the mountains or beside the ocean. So this summer, make it a priority to re-connect with your youth and get amongst the outdoors. It may be as simple as taking a walk in the rain and splashing in the puddles, choosing to have a picnic lunch to feed the ducks at the park, or reading a good book beside the crashing waves of the ocean. You may find that you feel more invigorated, your mental function improves and you begin to feel alive again. Instead of buying the children more electronics for Christmas, consider investing in outdoor family fun. Fishing rods to take down to the river. New hiking shoes to discover the beauty throughout Mid Canterbury. A bike to ride the river trails. A boat and biscuit for the ultimate in

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Veterinary clinics join forces again BY MICHELLE NELSON MICHELLE.N@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

An Ashburton vet clinic that spun off from VetEnt Riverside some 10 years ago has returned to the fold. Ashburton’s Pets’n’Vets – now CareVets – has rejoined forces with Veterinary Enterprises Group (VetEnt), bringing the total number of clinics in the group’s portfolio to 24. CareVets’ services will be provided at VetEnt’s Riverside clinic in Smallbone Drive. Vets Nina Field and Gabrielle Thompson and other staff members join VetEnt Riverside’s Juan Gray’s companion animal team. The three dedicated companion animal vets will offer the same service that locals have come to expect from both companies – providing emergency and routine checkups, as well as expert advice. In the meantime the former CareVets premises on Tancred Street will continue

to operate as a shop selling pet food and products. Coincidentally, the VetEnt Riverside building was CareVets owner Gabrielle Thompson’s original clinic, before she set up Pets’N’Vets, which later joined the CareVets franchise. “At the time, VetEnt had a large rural client base and I wanted to focus on pets,” she said. “However, now the group’s focus covers both pets and farm animals, we are excited to combine our expertise.” Dr Thompson’s portfolio expanded to include four other pet vet clinics in Ferrymead, Cromwell, Queenstown and Mosgiel who are also joining forces with VetEnt. VetEnt Riverside manager, Rachel MacGregor, said clients would benefit from exclusive promotions, preferential supply of popular products and would be able to tap into a bigger knowledge and resource pool and pass that cutting-edge knowledge on to customers.

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Cheaper prices and more data on way BY ADAM BENNETT New Zealanders can look forward to cheaper broadband or at least more downloads for their money – after the National Government was this week left with no mates in Parliament to support its proposal to override price cuts recommended by the Commerce Commission. Consumer groups pushing for the 23 per cent cut in wholesale prices claimed victory after all other parties in Parliament, including Government support partners the Maori Party, United Future and Act, said they would not support any legislation to overrule the commission’s recommendation. The Government raised the possibility of legislative intervention to override the commission in an August discussion document in response to the commission’s initial recommendation of a big cut to the wholesale charges retail internet service providers (ISPs) pay to network company Chorus to use its copper-wire network. The Government said mak-

ing copper prices too cheap would jeopardise the roll-out of the new fibre-based Ultrafast Broadband (UFB) network. It would undermine incentives for internet companies and consumers to move to the new service and would reduce the revenue Chorus received from copper, which it was using to partly fund the construction of the new network. But the announcements mean the Government does not have the numbers in Parliament to pass legislation to impose a smaller than recommended cut. Telecommunications Users Association chief executive Paul Brislen said the Government had no other options to override the commission’s decision. The commission’s final recommendation of a 23 per cent cut was still subject to a final pricing review, but he believed that was unlikely to have much effect. With internet companies paying less for copper-based service, consumers should benefit when the price cuts took ef-

fect in December next year. “What it should mean is you’ll either get cheaper broadband or more broadband for your money,” Mr Brislen said. Labour leader David Cunliffe said: “Kiwi households will get the average $120 a year reduction in their phone bills for copper broadband the Commerce Commission has said they deserve.” Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams downplayed the significance of losing the option of intervention on copper prices, saying that was never the Government’s first option to ensure Chorus could meet its obligations under its UFB contracts. The first priority was for Chorus to deal with the funding shortfall itself. The Government is waiting for an independent review, expected next month, of Chorus’ finances to establish whether its claims that it can’t afford to fund its UFB roll-out with reduced copper revenue ring true. – APNZ

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erly resource social media initiatives, yet most under-estimate the work involved in maintaining their social media presence. Establishing an account may not have a cost attached but resource is required for ongoing updates, maintenance and engagement. Unlike many areas of business, in social media, the higher level strategy follows initial action rather than guides it from the outset. There is no single, clear path to be followed. The most effective way to become active with social media is to spend some time listening to your audiences, hearing the views of your customers and gaining insights into your sector. This approach also helps you think through the type of internal systems and resources you’ll need to manage your social media landscape. Properly used, social media is an efficient way to engage with diverse audiences, to meet objectives, enhance credibility and protect reputation. The ways businesses connect with their customers, staff and potential employees have changed forever and the biggest risk to businesses is not how to use social media, but not being involved at all. Matt Hannah is a senior manager for KPMG Private Enterprise

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Tricroft is a property management and development company based in the agricultural and dairy farming capital of Ashburton. Managed by four staff at an Ashburton office and overseen by a board of directors, Tricroft is now looking for an experienced Property & Financial Administrator to oversee all Tricroft's business portfolios. This role is suited to an experienced financial administrator who is a team player, is organised and structured to undertake and deliver a wide variety of tasks. Central to the success of this position is the ability to provide accurate and timely financial recording, analysis and reporting functions to all stakeholders. Previous experience in property management or an associated area would be advantageous. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience either in a similar industry or in sole charge office management. You will need to: -Have strong accounting and analytical skills including budgeting, forecasting and reporting. -Control the day to day running of the office and all administration functions -Manage physical resources and infrastructure -Complete accounts payables and receivables functions -Undertake reconciliation tasks -Ensure compliance with statutory authority and audit requirements (including but not limited to GST, PAYE, FBT, ACC) -Provide timely analysis of business performance to management -Cashflow management -Liaise with the company accountant Further to the above, the following skills are essential -Experience and or proficiency in the use of Money Works accounting software -Excellent computer skills (especially database, spread sheet and word processing) -Working knowledge of the principles of office management -Capable of communicating and dealing with a diverse range of people both internally and externally -Strong attention to detail -Strong communication skills (written and oral) -Honesty and reliability -A flexible, common sense approach with the ability to prioritise a busy workload To be successful in this position you must have the drive and self management to deliver results in a relatively informal environment and a desire to extend your knowledge into all areas of the business. In return Tricroft offer the opportunity to be an integral member of a dynamic business. To be considered please send a current CV with a covering letter direct to my email. Cindy Meadows, Unique Solutions cindy@uniquesolutions.co.nz Applications close 20 December 2013, with interviews in January 2014

Supervisor Support Person Mid Canterbury Playcentre Association are looking for the right person to fill this position. • Do you hold Playcentre Course 4 or a Degree in ECE? • Familiar with Te Whaariki? • Able to deal with conflict situations? • Effective communication skills? • Knowledge or willingness to learn about the Early Childhood Regulations, Licencing Criteria, ECE Code of Ethics and other legislative requirements? This position could be for you! This job includes but is not limited to: • Up to six hours per week • Recruitment of Supervisors • Facilitating supervisors meetings • Regular visits to support all supervisors and co-ordinators • Supervisors appraisals • Plan and Provide Professional Development If this position is something that you would be interested in please contact the Mid Canterbury Playcentre Association Office for more information and an application form.

midcantplaycentre@xtra.co.nz / 307 1066 Applications close 17 December.

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As part of the ANZCO Foods Ltd group, one of New Zealand’s largest exporters, employing over 3,000 staff worldwide, CMP Canterbury is dedicated to procuring, processing and marketing New Zealand beef and lamb products to the world. CMP Canterbury Ltd needs Shepherds by Christmas to tend to its flock of sheep at its Seafield-based plant in Ashburton. To become a CMP Canterbury shepherd, applicants must be motivated, energetic and stars in their own right.

We welcome applications from team players with a willingness to learn, develop and achieve. If you want to make a difference with a growing company, please apply online www.careers.anzcofoods.com

Some weekend work required. All enquiries to Manager by email kapongaeng@ihug.co.nz or phone 021 308 317

Unisex Hair Cuts Experienced stylist Someone needed over Christmas period or longer. Part time or full time.

Ashburton Meat Processors Limited Load Out Staff – Night Shift Ashburton Meat Processors Limited operates yearround from its premises in Bridge Street, producing a range of meat cuts on-time and to specification for a number of significant local and national clients.

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No clientele needed. Must be honest, tidy and reliable. Please apply at: Unisex Haircuts 98 Victoria Street The Triangle Ashburton Phone 308 7440

Draughtsperson

We are currently seeking applications from suitable people for Load Out Assistants on our Night Shift.

Robertson Manufacturing Ltd is a locally owned company situated in Hinds, manufacturing agricultural equipment and fertiliser spreaders.

These are full-time positions, working within a small team responsible for the organisation of orders and load out of product to our clients. Applicants must be well organised and numerate, as well as physically fit.

The ideal applicant will have a background in parts, engineering and be mechanically minded.

These positions offer full on-job training, a competitive hourly rate and year-round job security.

You must be well presented, have excellent people skills, a sense of humour and enjoy working in a team environment. Some hands-on work will be required from time to time. The successful applicant will have previous experience in;

We are seeking a positive individual with initiative and drive to join our rapidly growing, innovative business and be part of our successful engineering team.

Due to our rapidly growing export market, we require an additional Maintenance Engineer to join our successful engineering team. This person will be responsible for daily maintenance on a 4 days on, 4 days off roster, including on-call duties and assisting with special projects as they arise.

Mechanical background would be helpful but not necessary.

required for no-appointment haircutting bar.

Maintenance Engineer

We are proud to produce some of the world’s finest dehydrated herb and vegetable leaf products.

Engineering skills are very important.

HT license required.

Reporting to the Lamb yards supervisor, the Shepherd roles are seasonal positions and do not require the use of dogs. Ideally though, you’ll have a strong work ethic, an ability to follow processes and a positive attitude. Stock experience would be an advantage, however this not essential as full training will be given.

To apply, email your details to ryan.scott@ab32.co.nz or for further information, contact Bryan Waitoa on 03-307-1245 or Ryan on 03-308-2019. Applications close 6 December 2013.

READY MIXED

Concrete Truck Driver

Mayfield School, Mid Canterbury (1) Scale A Teacher,

• Solid Edge • 3D Modelling • Tidy work space • Ability to visualise finished products at design stage • Strong computer skills • Work unsupervised

fixed-term, maternity leave. If you have the above attributes, take pride Teaching Y3–5. We require an Are you good enough to in your work and believe in delivering with enthusiastic, capable, classroom drive for Ashby's Readyteacher with skills to teach in a high standard of service, then this would Mixed? a multilevel classroom in our be an excellent job for you. • Class 2 or 4 licence well-resourced school. If you have Good engineering experience is a must and a Trade Training will be available. This is a • Reliable and flexible strengths in IT this would be Certificate, or relevant qualification, is desirable but URLfull time Closing date permanent, position. • Must pass a drug test an advantage. not necessary. heavy traffic licenses would With: _______________________________ Proof Forklift, read by:_______________________________ Date:_______________________________ tested: checked: be useful. • Competitive pay rates Applications close Please apply in writing with your CV to: on offer For further information and a role description, or Monday 2 December. Kari Graham to send in your CV please email To find out more revisions: As there is no appointment Robertson Manufacturing Ltd nina@canterburydriedfoods.co.nz telephone or text package please forward CV and 1 2 3 4 5 or call Nina on 0275 666 682 or during work PO Box 6 $0 $0 $25 $50 $75 David 027-664-4284 or letter of introduction as your hours on 302 3817. Hinds Mandy 027-228-7246 application for this position to Applicantsjob: mustC46916 have NZ Residency or a valid NZ Or email manufacturing@robfarm.co.nz PLEASE NOTE: 14 Lismore Mayfield Rd, work visa. that we have prepared this RD5, Ashburton; email Applications advertisement proof based on our size: close 10x2on Friday 6 December.format: bw office@mayfieldschool.co.nz understanding of the instructions

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Saturday, November 30, 2013

SITUATIONS VACANT

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Receptionist / Service Advisor

Territory Sales Manager

Gluyas Motor Group has a well-established automotive repair workshop on the corner of East Street and Kermode Street. We have a busy professional team and we offer on-going training to enhance your skills. We pride ourselves on having a long standing and loyal customer base built on excellent relationship management and exceeding customer expectations.

Agricultural Sprayer Operator Full Time Position

• Vegetable Seeds • Crop Protection • Northern Central, North Island

Could this be the career change you have been looking for?

Syngenta is the world’s largest agribusiness company with more than 27,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to their purpose: bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to customers they help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. This role represents a wonderful opportunity to join Syngenta with a true commitment to their people and their career development. We are seeking an agribusiness professional, with drive and energy, keen for an opportunity to further their career within a global R&D agribusiness. You will operate in the Auckland/Bay of Plenty agricultural region with a strength in vegetable crops, while experience with forage and subtropical crops is also desirable. You will develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to maximize sales for the company’s products, build and maintain effective relationships with customers, and have ability to interact with grower and distribution partners. In addition, you will seek new business opportunities and represent the company at industry events. Whilst tertiary qualifications will be well regarded, we are seeking candidates who have the passion and potential to add value to the business. Equally important are excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work autonomously while still being an active and constructive member of a strong, focused team. An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. The role operates out of a home office with flexible working arrangements and includes a tool of trade vehicle, laptop and Blackberry. To enquire regarding this terrific opportunity, please phone Mick Hay or Sharon Moloney on 07 959 1868 or +61 418 804600. Please apply via www.rimfireresources.com.au

• Sole operator of a Spray Truck with a 24 metre sprayer including the latest GPS equipment • Remuneration at the top end of the scale We are looking for a motivated reliable person to join our team. An agricultural background and Class 2 License would be preferred however should you be new to the industry full training will be provided at our expense for you to gain qualifications in this internationally recognised skill. Applicants for this position should have NZ Residency or valid NZ Work Visa. Contact us now… David Molloy 0274 362 441 or email: david@molloyag.co.nz

The following role requirements would be an advantage for the successful person: • Enjoy interacting with people • The ability to build positive rapport • Good people skills • Effective listening skills • Efficient organisational skills • The ability to work in a team environment • Current New Zealand drivers licence • Excellent command of English • Ability to work without supervision • Professional standard of work and attention to detail • Good computer skills • Ability to handle pressure in a positive way • Reliable, fit and healthy Experience as a service advisor or receptionist would be an advantage, however the ideal person will be a real people person with ability to understand and implement effective systems and a good comprehension of basic computer systems. If you are looking for a great place to work, variety in your role, are self motivated then Gluyas Motor Group wants to hear from you! Email your CV to Peter Gluyas: peter.gluyas@gluyasgroup.co.nz Or phone 307 5800

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Check out our website www.molloyag.co.nz

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Mixed Cropping Farm Position Lyndhurst

It sure pays to use the best electrician in town.... ElectraServe, for everything electrical . . .

TV/VIDEO/SATELLITE/AUDIO Installations and set up Please call us today to ensure the correct set up and installation of your home viewing and sound equipment.

A full time position is available on our 253ha irrigated mixed cropping farm - arable, sheep and calf rearing operation. A four bedroom house is available on farm.

great people great service Dairy Farm Commercial Industrial Residential Irrigation Home Appliance Repairs Heating Satellite-TV-Audio Home automation

For more information go to our ad on Seek.co.nz or call Richard on 027 241 6353 or email rrfitzgerald@xtra.co.nz

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a 166 moore street ashburton p 03 308 9008 e service@electraserve.co.nz w www.electraserve.co.nz

CARPENTER AND APPRENTICE Due to growth in the business, we have vacancies available for experienced carpenters and for enthusiastic apprentices. If you are keen to work on a variety of exciting building challenges, we want to hear from you. As well as experience on varied building projects, you will also receive: • Excellent working conditions • Be part of a friendly team • Receive excellent remuneration relative to your experience If you are ready for an exciting change to your career, please feel free to give me a call. All inquiries will be received in conﬁdence.

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• Dynamic and growth focused nationwide organisation

• Relationship management with sales and service focus

Ruralco is a joint venture card service company between ATS & Ravensdown who share a deep commitment to their farming owners, their families, the communities they operate within and a sustainable future for New Zealand Agribusiness. The Ruralco Card is a discount charge card for real farmers who prefer to support local suppliers. The Partnership Services Representative is focused on the day to day management of the relationship including driving the supplier marketing and sales. Responsibilities will include supporting and developing marketing activities and offers designed to maximise the overall business offer to Ruralco Cardholders and continue to develop the growth and retention of existing Card Suppliers. Previous account management and sales experience is preferable as will be your ability to self-manage and build strong relationships with businesses. You will have a knowledge and

www.ruralco.co.nz

• B2B with a difference

understanding of the agricultural sector and be proactive and motivated to achieve. A proven commercial track record in a business to business environment will also be advantageous. This position is based in Ashburton. Competencies required to be successful in this position include: • Previous account management experience • Ability to negotiate “win win” outcomes with current and new Partners • Understanding of farming • Proficient in using Microsoft products including Outlook, Excel and CRM Dynamics • A relevant tertiary degree—preferred but not essential To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to hr.manager@ats.co.nz by 5th December (Quote RCL04)

Trusted co-ops working for farmers

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SERVICES: Hay covers, farm truck seat covers, upholstery repairs, shade sails and blinds, marquee and event hire.

Call Toni & Peter May on 03 308 8893 to find out more! 151 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton www.petermay.co.nz

Powertools Department Salesperson Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton is a very progressive company and is seeking a selfmotivated person to work in our Powertool Department. This department stocks a huge range of tools for both the trade and DIY person. This position is full time. To be successful, applicants will need to demonstrate: F Desire to exceed customer expectations in customer service F Knowledge of power tools and equipment would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given F Enjoy working in a team environment. F A strong level of enthusiasm and energy F A keen DIY interest F Drive and enthusiasm In return we offer a pleasant working environment and generous staff buying privileges and job security.

Partnership Services Representative Ashburton Based

0800 RURALNZ (787 256)

Call Des on: 03 308 9936 or 0274 323 258

KERMODE STREET, ASHBURTON

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If you think you are the person we are looking for to fill this position, we would like to meet with you. Email: hr.ashburton@mitre10.co.nz or post to: Human Resources, Mitre 10 MEGA PO Box 35, Ashburton 7740 All applications remain confidential and close on Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Building –

it’s what we know and it’s what we do best. That’s why clients have chosen us, again and again. 211 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton (03) 307 61 30 www.calderstewart.co.nz

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Saturday, November 30, 2013

PUBLIC NOTICES

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PUBLIC NOTICES

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALE - 61 Wills Street, 8.00am start, lowrey electric organ, Toyota van seats, wet suit, books, clothes, furniture large clearance. GARAGE Sale: good clothing from infant to adult. Port-acot, toys, books, jewellery, furniture and other household items. George Street, Saturday, from 8am.

Tender

– C623 Sealed Road Rehabilitation, Ashburton District 2013/14

Book by Fred Ebb & Bob Fosse

Tenders are invited for the undertaking of road rehabilitation to seven sections of sealed urban and rural roads within the Ashburton District, totalling approximately 3.1km. The work involves minor drainage improvements, construction of an unbound granular pavement, application of a first coat chip seal and other miscellaneous works. Tender documents are available from the Ashburton District Council, PO Box 94, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton, phone (03) 307 7700, fax (03) 308 1836. All inquiries should be direction to Gavin Green, Contracts Engineer - Rural. Tenders close with the Chief Executive, Ashburton District Council, 4,00pm Tuesday 17 December 2013. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. NEIL MCCANN Group Manager Service Delivery

Music by John Kander - Lyrics by Fred Ebb Based on the play Chicago by Maurine Dallas Watkins BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN THEATRICAL ON BEHALF OF SAMUEL FRENCH LTD AUDITIONS • Dance/Movement Auditions - Saturday 14 December 2013, at Allenton School Hall, Harrison St. Those wishing to audition for a dancer are required to attend the dance audition. Everyone auditioning for a Principal or Ensemble role are required to attend the movement audition, unless auditioning for a non-movement role (please refer to Company Requirements). • Principal, Ensemble & Backing Vocal Auditions - Saturday 14 December 2013

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

Notice of Lake Hood Closure The whole lake will be closed for the Ashburton Rowing Regatta and Corporate Eights on:

Saturday, November 30 from 8am - 5pm and Sunday, December 1 from 8am - 3pm For further details

www.lakehood.co.nz/lake_activities

PERSONAL

check web site for Company requirements www.varietytheatreashburton.co.nz

HOW LONG WILL YOU BE SINGLE??

Annual General Meeting Members are invited to attend the AGM of the Ashburton Performing Arts Theatre Trust When: 5.30pm, Tuesday 10.12.2013

There is no need to be alone when we know so many genuine women and men also seeking one safe special partner. With over 20yrs matchmaking experience Bridges are the experts at turning singles into couples. Call today and get in touch as soon as tonight!

Ph 0800 856 640

“Bradford Room”

www.bridgesintros.co.nz Members of other agencies and disillusioned Internet daters very welcome. Credits avail – please enquire.

Refreshments will be served following.

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Where: Ashburton Trust Event Centre

• Recalls - Sunday 15 December To book your audition appointment, and more information please contact Faye on 3088279. • Dance Workshop - Tuesday 10 December 6-7pm and 7-8.30pm at the Netherby School Hall.

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

HIRE

AKAROA - CHARMING, spacious holiday home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, all electric heating. Sky, all mod cons, short walk to village. Phone Brian 307-8000 or 308-6180.

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Weekend Services MEDICAL SERVICES

HOSPITAL VISITING HOURS

ASHBURTON HOSPITAL HML Home care Medical Limited - Ring GENERAL WARDS - (Medical and Surgical): 0800 700 155 for FREE 24hr Health Advice. DAILY, 2pm - 4pm and 6pm - 7.30pm DUTY DOCTORS Children must be accompanied by an adult. This service is for EMERGENCY MEDICAL CHALMERS WARD - (including Assessment, CARE ONLY. Please remember your Treatment & Rehabilitation Unit) - OPEN Community Services Card. Emergency VISITING. phone until 8am Tuesday - 0800 700 155. MATERNITY WARD - DAILY, 10am - 8pm. -Husbands and patient’s own children may Allenton Medical Centre, The Mall, Harrison Street, Ashburton, will be the duty visit the patient from: 7am - 10pm. practice for Saturday and Sunday until 8am TUARANGI HOME (Cameron St) - DAILY, -unrestricted visiting. Monday. Surgery will be held from 10am 12noon and from 6pm - 7pm. No appointment ASHBURTON REST HOMES necessary. Surgery phone 308 9139. COLDSTREAM HOUSE — DAILY, unrestricted visiting. METHVEN & RAKAIA AREA For weekend doctor and emergency details CAMERON COURTS — DAILY, unrestricted please telephone the Rakaia Medical Centre, visiting. PRINCES COURT — DAILY, unrestricted ph 302 8105. visiting. Ashburton Hospital DOES NOT provide an accident and emergency service. EMERGENCY DENTIST Except in cases of emergency persons If you do not have or cannot contact your requiring medical attention must consult regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 their own or the duty general practitioner. for the name of the rostered weekend dentist Persons subsequently requiring treatment in Christchurch. Hours 9am-5pm, Saturdays, at Ashburton Hospital must have a general Sundays and Public Holidays. practitioners.

PHARMACIES

East Street Pharmacy, East Street, Ashburton. Will be open from 9.30am 12.30pm Saturday, from 10am - 12noon Sunday, and from 6pm - 7pm both evenings.

HELPLINE SERVICES

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) or 027 857 2133 or visit www.alcoholicsanonymous.org.nz for more information.

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GENERAL hire. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / contracting work, Call and see U-Hire Ashburton. 588 East Street. Open Mon-Fri 7.30 - 5.30pm; Sat 7.30am - 5.00pm; Sunday 8am - 12.30pm. – Ph: 308 8061 A/h: 308 7460 www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

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GARAGE SALES 4 PAGES ROAD from 9.00am. Loads of new and quality second hand items. Includes remote-controlled items, linen, dvd’s, puzzles, toys, coffee table set, kitchenware, computer table, garden tools, trampolines. 8.30AM - 12 NOON Saturday 30 November, Grove St, Tinwald. Double bed, dining table, bookshelves, toys and general household items.

FOR SALE CHRISTMAS trees to book or cut down. Anthos Gardens, 94 Thews Rd. Open 4-9pm weekdays, all day Saturday. Closed Sundays 308 8386. FIREWOOD - green old man pine - $130, green blue gum + macrocarpa - $150, green poplar - $90. All pr 3.6m3. Ph Shane James Firewood 03 303 7063. FIREWOOD - Green old man pine $140 per 3 cubic metres split and delivered. Ph Tim Boyd 303 6280. FIREWOOD pine (wet) 16x8x6 foot trailer load or 1.5 cord. Free delivery in Ashburton $220. Text or call 021 066 8829. SCOOTER’S - new and secondhand three and four wheel electric scooters and wheel chairs. Call Fred Reddecliffe at Electric Mobility Ashburton today. Phone 308-3602 SMALL sleepout/playhouse, 3.66m long, 1.83 wide, 3m high. Free standing power $500. Phone 303 7445. TWO Tilt-a-doors, as new. 230 wide x 203 high. Ph 308 7266.

CARAVANS, TRAILERS

1979 CORTINA Craft 11 foot caravan, with awning, for sale. Further details phone 302 8058 or 021 145 3265.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT 021 055 4593. New hot Asian, sexy body, naughty, lovely, busty, relaxing massage and full service. Phone Nicole.

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

MENTAL HEALTH

Call free on 0800 222 955. Ask for the Crisis Team. SAFE CARE - 24 hr Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis Support. Ph: 03 364 8791

VICTIMS SUPPORT GROUP

24 hr - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) - Direct dials to a volunteer. Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - 2pm - outside of these hours leave a message.

ALCOHOL DRUG HELP LINE Call us free on (0800 787 797). Lines open 10am - 10pm Seven days. LIFELINE - Toll-Free: 0800 353 353

TINwALD POOL

Tinwald Domain, Maronan Road. Weekends 1pm – 7pm

REFUSE AND RECYCLING

The Ashburton and Rakaia Resource Recovery Parks will be closed on Labour Day, Monday, October 28, 2013.

MAIL CLOSING TIMES

ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE FAST POST: Mon - Fri 6pm STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 6pm POST DELIVERY CENTRES Allenton: Mon - Fri 5pm Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm Methven: Mon - Fri 4.30pm Rakaia: Mon - Fri 4.30pm ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm Residential Area: Mon - Fri 1pm

ANIMAL SERVICES DOG, STOCK & NOISE CONTROL Ashburton District Council 03-307-7700 - 24 hour service

MID CANTERBURY SPCA

WEEKEND EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: All enquiries - Inspector John Keeley: 308 4432 or 0274 342 646

MID CANTERBURY ANIMAL SHELTER

Contact (cats) Andrea 021 892 939 or (dogs) Dawn 021 828 350

VETERINARIANS

CARE VETS - Ph 03 308 2327, 246 Tancred Street. Saturday clinic: 10am - 3pm. Weekend emergencies: Refer Vet Ent. OMMUNITY ERVICES VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Phone 03 ART GALLERY 307 5195, Cnr East St & Smithfield Rd, Ashburton. Saturday clinic 9am-12 noon. Phone 308 1133. Baring Square East, INFORMATION CENTRES Weekend emergencies: Large: Jane Sykes. Ashburton. Sat & Sun: 10.00am - 4.00pm ASHBURTON - Sat 10am until 2pm. Small: Shannon Reeve. Closed Public Holidays. Sun CLOSED. Public holidays from 10am VET ENT RIVERSIDE - Phone 03 308 2321 ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY until 2pm. Phone 308-1050. 1 Smallbone Dr, Ashburton. Saturday Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. METHVEN - Saturday, Sunday and Public clinic: 9am-12 noon. 24-hour weekend Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm Holidays 10am until 3pm. emergencies: Large: Peter Crawford. Small: Sunday 1:00pm - 4:00pm Nina Field. Phone 302-8955 or methven@i-site.org ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 027 683 8111, ASHBURTON MUSEUM BUS DEPARTURES Baring Square East, Ashburton. Ph 308 3167 Reservations and timetables, 24-hour service. 149 Cameron St, Ashburton: The duty vet for emergencies this weekend is: Jo Hallenstein. Saturday-Sunday 1.00pm - 4.00pm Freephone for reservations: 0800 802 802. Full emergency service all weekend. Closed Statutory Holidays. BUSES - Southbound: 9.30am, 3.20pm. CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, Group Bookings by arrangement Northbound: 12.30pm, 5.10pm. West Street Clinic, Main Rd, Methven. COMMUNITY POOL Saturday clinic: 9am-12 noon. Weekend WEEKEND HOURS: Sat & Sun 9am - 5pm. emergencies: Jade Hackney.

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Saturday, November 30, 2013

PLANTS, PRODUCE

GRAZING

ENTERTAINMENT

Local Rump Steak $12.99 kg Strawberries Blueberries Bunched Carrots Telegraph Cucumber

$1.89 pk $3.99 pk $1.99 bunch $1.49ea

Specials available from 26/11 - 3/12

OPEN 7 DAYS Road The Green Grocer Main SouthTinwald

Fresh Fruit & Vege

PLANTS, PRODUCE

NEW potatoes, dug daily. Bennett, 22 Melrose Road

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

308-1095

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

ROOM for rent. Two existing female flatmates, mid 20’s. Reasonably new townhouse, very warm, quiet street. $150 week rent, includes power, SKY, internet, phone. LANDLORDS. Don’t leave Phone/text 022 641 6573. the management of your valuable asset in the hands of a company that’s primary THREE bedroom house to income is from selling rent, Allenton. Ideal for properties. Property working couple. No pets. no fenced management is our sole smokers. Large focus 24/7. Contact B&N section $340pw. Contact Properties Ltd now, 0800 111 Simon 0274 393 010 or 252 www.bnproperties.co.nz email: simon.vicki@farmside.co.nz

PEASTRAW for sale, medium FOR RENT - 3 bedroom squares. $45 delivered bungalow fenced, log fire + Ashburton. Phone 302 6605. garage $275 week. Available from Dec.2, Ph 307 2503.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

ANGEL - busty, tall, attractive lady. Discreet premises. In/out calls for pleasure/fun. Ph: 021 0299 7405. CALL Zoe. Available everyday. No texting. Discretion assured. Ph 021 0233 9259. FRESH ROSE exquisite, gentle, 26, size 7, small body, sexy legs, very nice looking, sensual touch, lovely body to massage, DVD, toys, uniforms, amazing fun, safe, private. - Ph 022-075-6198.

NEWLY refurbished three bedroom brick home with large living area. Available December 9. East side. Phone Graeme 302 1814 or 027 221 1408.

Beckley Coachlines Programme

GRASS WANTED LUCERNE WANTED

Quigley Contracting is now buying standing grass and lucerne for silage. • • • •

No paddocks too big or too small Top prices paid Bonuses available for high ME grass Deal with an established company

5th January. Tickets $40

◊ “The Mikado” Court Theatre

11th January 7.30pm

◊ Daniel O’Donnell 25th February, CBS Arena, Chch

Call one of our salesmen for details: James 027 436 9989 Andrew 027 436 9307 Ricky 027 436 9317

◊ Ellerslie Flower Show 26 February

For bookings phone

308 7646

WANTED: two bedroom cottage/house, by solo mother. Within walking distance of Rakaia or in township. Ph/text 027 526 5246.

XMAS GIFT IDEAS ◊ Christchurch Rebuild Bus Tour

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Dairy Grazing Available Winter grazing for up to 2,000 cows. Rokeby Rakaia area. Expressions of interest to:

Richard 027 204 7047 Guardian Classifieds 307 7900

Wanted • Weaner dairy heifer grazing • R2yr In-calf heifers • Herds Fr- Fx in breed Phone Richard Andrews 027 536 8693 David Topham 027 435 2308 Scott Perkins 027 474 2077 www.livestockexchange.co.nz

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Daily Events Saturday 8.00am - 5.00pm LAKE HOOD. Closed for Ashburton rowing regatta and Corporate Eights. Spectators welcome. 9.00am - 12.00noon ASHBURTON DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET. Weekly farm fresh produce, plants, coffee, food and more. North end of the West Street car park. 9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY.

Sunday 8.00am ST STEPHENS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street. 8.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON ROWING REGATTA AND CORPORATE EIGHTS. Lake Hood closed. Spectators welcome.

Open today. New members always welcome. Methodist Church hall, Baring Square East. 10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Exhibition by local artists Judith Sommerville and Rebecca Hawkes. Main Street, Methven. 10.00am - 12.00pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald. 9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Worship service and communion. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.30am ST PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning worship and communion, all welcome, 65 Oxford Street.

8.30am HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH. Mass, Thomson Street, Tinwald.

10.00am ASHBURTON M.S.A. QUOITS. all welcome to have a throw, Racecourse Road, M.S.A. Sports ground.

8.30am ASHBURTON STROLLER CLUB. Walk and Xmas BBQ at Mt Alford. All welcome, phone Jenny 308-6862. Meet at Ashburton Courthouse, Baring Square East.

10.00am ASHBURTON MODEL AERO CLUB. Radio controlled aeroplane flying, weather permitting. Lovett’s Road, off Maronan Road.

10.00am - 1.00pm ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. Saturday’s in the West Street Car park. 10.00am - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATON MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC3. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 12.50pm. WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association croquet singles. The domain, Philip Street.

10.00am HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH. Mass, Sealy Street. 10.00am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion. Park Street. 10.00am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Church service with Rev David Brown, cnr Havelock- and Park Streets. 10.00am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy communion every Sunday. 151-153 Thomson Street, Tinwald. 10.30am VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall).

1.00pm - 7.00pm TINWALD SWIMMING POOL . Outdoor swimming pool open. Tinwald Domain, Maronan Road. 1.30pm MID CANTERBURY SOCIAL WHEELERS. 14km road race. Register from 1pm. Fords Road, near the sale yards. 1.30pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf croquet doubles, change partners. The domain, Philip Street. Street, Netherby. 12.50pm M.S.A. PETANQUE. Come and try Petanque, everyone welcome. Racecourse Road. 1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AViATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC 3. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road. 1.00pm - 7.00pm TINWALD SWIMMING POOL. Outdoor pool open for swimming in the Tinwald Domain, Maronan Road. 7.00pm VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall).

9.30am ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH. Morning worship. Methodist Church Lounge, Baring Square East.

10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Exhibition by local artisits Judith Sommerville and Rebecca Hawkes, Main Street, Methven.

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9.30am - 10.30am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Ladies exercise classes. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC3. Seafield Road.

6.00pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in the hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

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3.30pm - 7.00pm TINWALD SWIMMING POOL. Outdoor pool open in the Tinwald Domain, Maronan Road.

7.30pm CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE. Euchre in the Parish Centre, Cnr Burnett and Winter Streets.

9.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in the hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.00am - 4.00pm ASHBURTON BUDGET ADVISORY SERVICE INC. For free budget advice and workshop enquiries. Phone

10.30am EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Worshipping god and transforming lives. 63 Princes

7.00pm ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Church service in the Sinclair Centre with Rev David Brown. Cnr Havelock & Park Street.

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6am Te Karere 3 2 0 6:30 Country Calendar 3 0 7am Rural Delivery 7:30 How The Other Half Lives 30 8am Fire Scene Investigation 3 0 8:30 60 Minute Makeover 3 9:30 Come Dine With Me Omnibus PGR 3 Noon There’s No Taste Like Home 12:55 Masterchef All Stars 3 0 2pm The Chase 0 3pm Recruits Paramedics PGR 3 0 3:30 Coastwatch 3 0 4pm River Monsters With Jeremy Wade 3 0 5pm New Zealand’s Got Talent 30 6pm One News 0

6am Tiki Tour 0 6:25 Wiki The Kiwi 0 6:30 Jake And The Neverland Pirates 3 0 6:55 Stitch! 3 0 7:15 Matt Hatter Chronicles 3 0 7:45 Phineas And Ferb 3 0 8:10 Transformers Prime Beasthunters 8:40 Adventure Time 0 9:05 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 9:10 Young Justice – Invasion PGR 0 9:35 Regular Show 3 0 10am Totes Maori 10:30 Neighbours Omnibus 0 1pm N H8R PGR 2pm Secret Life Of The American Teenager PGR 3 3pm F Take The Money And Run 4pm Operation Hero 4:30 Let’s Get Inventin’ 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 According To Jim 3 0 6pm The Amazing Race (Starting Today) 3 0

7pm NZ Story 0 7:30 N Showtime 0 8pm N Paul O’Grady For the Love of Dogs PGR 0 8:30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries AO 0 9:40 M Tomorrow Never Dies AO 1997 Action. Pierce Brosnan, Teri Hatcher.

7pm Duck Dynasty PGR 0 7:30 Oh Sit! 0 8pm L Lotto 8:05 Oh Sit! Continued. 0 8:30 M Other End of the Line PGR 2008 Romantic Drama. An employee at an Indian call-centre travels to San Francisco to be with a man she falls for over the phone. Jesse Metcalfe, Sara Foster, Anupam Kher. 0 10:35 M Must Love Dogs PGR 2005 Comedy. Diane Lane, John Cusack. 0

12:10 Louie Spence’s Showbusiness AO 3 1:05 Emmerdale PGR 3 0 3:05 Neighbourhood 3 Exploring New Zealand’s cultural diversity. 0 3:35 Infomercials 0 5:30 The Key Of David

CHOICE TV 6am Simply Italian 6:30 Better Homes And Gardens 8am The Edible Garden 8:30 Food Factory 9am Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation 9:30 Simply Italian 10am Fantasy Homes By The Sea 11am American Restoration 11:30 Wildlife Warriors Noon House Crashers 12:30 Relocation, Relocation 1:30 Better Homes And Gardens 3pm The Edible Garden 3:30 Guide To The Good Life 4pm My Dream Home 5pm No Kitchen Required 6pm Wild Thing I Love You 7pm Lonely Planet – Best In Asia An inspirational and interactive travel show which road-tests the best experiences in Asia nominated by travellers. 7:30 Natural World 8:30 M Jesse Stone – No Remorse AO 2010 Crime. While in self-imposed seclusion following his suspension from the Paradise Police Force, a mysterious series of related murders in nearby Boston draws Stone back into the fold. Tom Selleck. 10:30 Guide To The Good Life 11pm My Dream Home

SUNDAY

Midnight Wild Thing I Love You 1am Natural World 2am Lonely Planet – Best In Asia 2:30 Flatmates AO 3am M Jesse Stone – No Remorse AO 2010 Crime. Tom Selleck. 5am No Kitchen Required

12:35 Treasure Island AO (Miniseries) (Part 1) Donald Sutherland, Elijah Wood. 0 2:25 M 88 Minutes AO 2007 Crime. Al Pacino. 4:20 Final Witness AO 3 5:05 Totes Maori 3 5:30 It Is Written 3

TV THREE

FOUR

PRIME 6am Home Shopping 11:30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? UK PGR Noon The Crowd Goes Wild Omnibus 2:30 Father Ted PGR 3 3pm Harvest 3 3:30 Telefrag 4pm Getaway 3 4:30 Fishing – Trans-Tasman Match Fishing Team Fish City New Zealand takes on Team Penn Australia. 5:30 Prime News 6pm Christmas At River Cottage 3 6:30 Forever Summer With Nigella Nigella Lawson presents summer recipes that can be eaten at any time of year.

6:30 Judo – International Federation Qingdao Grand Prix. From China. 7am Rugby League – World Cup (Highlights) Semi-final One – New Zealand v England. From The Big Hit, Wembley Stadium in London. 7:45 L Darts – Players Chamionship Day One, Session Two. Noon Basketball – NBL (Replay) Adelaide 36ers v Wollongong Hawks. From Adelaide Arena. 2pm Rugby – IRB Sevens World Series (Highlights) Day One. From Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 3:30 Darts – Players Chamionship (Replay) Day One, Session Two. 6:30 Cricket – HRV Cup (Highlights) Auckland Aces v Wellington Firebirds. From Eden Park.

8:20 The Real Housewives of Orange County PGR The Orange County wives reunite to discuss season seven. 9:20 F The Real Housewives of Orange County PGR Previously unseen clips from season seven. 10:20 Excused AO 3 10:45 Poker After Dark PGR 3

7pm Storage Wars 7:30 Rick Stein’s Spanish Christmas 3 Having seen how the Spanish celebrate Christmas, Rick cooks for a special Christmas party in London, including lamb stuffed aubergines with Moorish spices. 8:35 Weekend Murders – Midsomer Murders AO 3 10:40 The Kennedys PGR 3 November 25, 1963.

7pm L Cricket – HRV Cup Auckland Aces v Canterbury Wizards. From Eden Park. 10:30 The Cricket Show Analysis and highlights of the week’s games, with features and player profiles from grassroots to domestic and international cricket.

11:25 Underbelly – Razor AO 3 Norman Bruhn’s Razor Gang threatens the crime empires of Kate, Tilly and Phil Jeffs. 0 12:25 Infomercials 5am Hillsong 3 5:30 Charles Stanley 3

11:45 Infomercials

11:40 Case Histories AO 3 Jackson uncovers the dark secrets of a novelist’s holiday in Russia. 12:40 Home Shopping

11pm Basketball – NBL (Replay) 1am The Ultimate Fighter 2am Basketball – NBL (Highlights) 2:30 Sea Master Sailing – November 3am Total Rugby 3:25 L Rugby – International Barbarians v Fiji. 5:30 Judo – International Federation

7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 M Wondrous Oblivion 3 2003 Family Comedy. Delroy Lindo, Sam Smith. 0 9:30 N Maori Sports Awards (Delayed) Top Maori sports people are honoured at a black-tie event at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau. 11pm Te Kaea 3 2 11:30 Closedown

6am Cricket – HRV Cup (Replay) Auckland Aces v Wellington Firebirds. From Eden Park. 9:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 10am Cricket – HRV Cup (Highlights) Auckland Aces v Wellington Firebirds. From Eden Park. 10:30 Sport 365 11am Cricket – ICC World T20 Qualifier (Highlights) First and The Amazing Race Rick Stein's Spanish Christmas Second Semi-finals. Afganistan v 6:00pm on TV2 7:30pm on Prime Nepal and UAE v Ireland. 11:30 Cricket – HRV Cup (Highlights) Auckland Aces v MOVIES PREMIERE MOVIES GREATS Wellington Firebirds. 7:55 Men In Black 3 MV 2012 Sci-fi 8:05 Two For The Money MLS Noon Rugby League – World 2005 Drama. Al Pacino, Matthew Comedy. Will Smith, Tommy Lee Cup (Replay) Semi-final One – New McConaughey, Rene Russo. Jones. 9:40 The Mule 16VLS 2012 Zealand v England. 10:05 Walk The Line MC 2005 Thriller. Sharon Stone, Billy Zane. 2pm Rugby League – World Biography. Joaquin Phoenix, Reese 11:20 The Bourne Legacy MV Cup (Highlights) Semi-final Two – 2012 Action. Jeremy Renner, Rachel Witherspoon. Australia v Fiji. 12:20 The Brave One 16VL 2007 Weisz. 2:30 Football – A-League (Replay) 1:35 Life Of Pi PGC 2012 Adventure. Action. Jodie Foster, Terrence Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Howard, Nicky Katt. Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan. Victory. 2:25 Captain Corelli’s Mandolin 3:40 On The Inside 16VL 2011 4:30 Motorsport – Australian GT MV 2001 War. Nicolas Cage, Penelope Championship Thriller. Nick Stahl, Olivia Wilde. Cruz. 5:15 Chronicle MV 2012 Sci-fi 5:30 Fight Night Prizefighter– UK v 4:35 Hairspray PGS 2007 Comedy Drama. Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell. USA International Heavyweights. 6:40 Contraband 16VL 2012 Action. Musical. Nikki Blonsky, John Travolta. 7:30 L Football – A-League 6:30 Michael Clayton MVL 2007 Mark Wahlberg, Giovanni Ribisi. Brisbane Roar v Perth Glory. From Crime Drama. George Clooney, Tom Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. 8:30 Prometheus 16V 2012 Sci-fi. Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender. Wilkinson. 9:45 L Football – A-League 8:30 I Am Legend MV 2007 Drama. Sydney FC v Newcastle Jets. From 10:35 Jack Reacher MVL 2012 Action. Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike. Will Smith, Alice Braga. Allianz Stadium in Sydney. 10:15 The Wrestler 16VLS 2008 SUNDAY SUNDAY Drama. Mickey Rourke. 12:45 On The Inside 16VL 2011 Midnight Golf – Australian Open Thriller. Nick Stahl, Olivia Wilde. SUNDAY (Highlights) Round Three. 2:15 Chronicle MV 2012 Sci-fi 12:05 Crimson Tide ML 1995 1am Rugby League – World Drama. Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell. Action. 2am Captain Corelli’s Cup (Replay) Semi-final One – New 3:40 Contraband 16VL 2012 Mandolin MV 2001 War. 4:05 Zealand v England. Action. Mark Wahlberg, Giovanni The Wrestler 16VLS 2008 Drama. 3am L Rugby League – World Ribisi. 5:30 Jack Reacher MVL 2012 5:55 Hairspray PGS 2007 Comedy Cup Final – New Zealand v Australia. Action. Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike. Musical. From Old Trafford in Manchester.

MAORI TV 10am Toku Reo 3 2pm Tribe PGR 3 2:30 Homai Te Pakipaki 3 3:30 Rugby League – Fox Memorial Shield 3 Otahuhu Leopards v Mt Albert Lions. 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Te Tepu 3 2 6:30 Whatukura Mareikura Makoha Gardiner, Tame Iti, Rhonda Tibble, Ngamaru Raerino and host Hohepa Harawira give a male and female perspective on life’s challenges.

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6am Mountain Men PG 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 The Unit MV 8:10 The Simpsons Super Saturday PG A marathon of The Simpsons episodes. 10:15 Raw MC 1:10 24 Marathon MVLS 4:30 The Simpsons Super Saturday PG A marathon of The Simpsons episodes. 7pm The Simpsons PG 7:30 Modern Family PGL 8pm Pawn Stars PG 8:30 Billy The Exterminator PGL 9pm Lizard Lick Towing PGL 9:30 Mountain Men PG 10:30 The Unit MV 11:30 Spartacus – Blood And Sand 18VLS

6:30 Mythbusters PG 7:30 Mythbusters PG 8:30 ET Fishing Escapes PG 9:30 Ragin’ Cajuns PG 10:30 Deadliest Catch PG 11:30 Off The Hook – Extreme Catches PG Noon Off The Hook – Extreme Catches PG 12:30 Scariest Moments At Sea PG 1:30 Mythbusters PG 2:30 Auction Kings PG 3pm Auction Hunters PG 3:30 Capturing Oswald PG 4:30 Silver Rush PG 5:30 Future Firepower PG 6:30 Bear Grylls – Escape From Hell PG 7:30 Treehouse Masters PG 8:30 Jungle Gold PG 10:30 Auction Kings PG 11:30 Auction Hunters PG

12:30 24 Marathon MVLS 3:50 Spartacus – Blood And Sand 18VLS 4:45 Billy The Exterminator PGL 5:10 Lizard Lick Towing PGL 5:35 The Simpsons PG

Midnight Auction Hunters PG 12:30 Capturing Oswald PG 1:30 Man, Woman, Wild PG 2:30 Man, Woman, Wild PG 3:30 Man, Woman, Wild PG 4:30 Man, Woman, Wild PG 5:30 Mythbusters PG

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6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Pingu 7am Rocko’s Modern Life 3 7:30 Invader Zim 3 7:55 All Grown Up 3 8:20 Scaredy Squirrel 3 8:45 BeyWheelz 3 9:10 Redakai 3 9:55 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Peppa Pig 3 3pm Barney And Friends 3 3:30 Infomercials 4:30 Pukana 2 5pm Mr Young 3 5:30 The Suite Life On Deck 3 6pm Sabrina The Teenage Witch 30 6:30 M Open Season 2006 Animated. Voices of Ashton Kutcher, Martin Lawrence, Debra Messing. 0

6am Charles Stanley 3 6:30 Outdoors With Geoff 3 The team joins a club of keen surfcasters. 7am Gone Fishin’ 3 7:30 Infomercials 10am Extreme Makeover – Weight Loss Edition 3 0 10:55 3rd Degree 3 Current affairs programme hosted by Duncan Garner and Guyon Espiner. 11:55 Project Runway PGR 3 0 12:55 Gok’s Fashion Fix PGR 3 0 2pm The X Factor USA 3 4pm The X Factor USA 3 Following the live performances, the elimination will leave eight acts remaining. 5pm Gone Fishin’ 5:30 Fishing Show 3 Matt and the crew fish on the Wanganella Banks in the North Tasman Sea. 6pm 3 News 7pm Fusion Feasts Peter meets the people of Bastion Point to help cook a gourmet hangi for 300 te reo Maori graduates. 0 7:30 Survivor – Blood v Water The castaways play for immunity and fried chicken. 0 8:30 SVU AO 3 0 9:25 Blue Bloods AO 0 10:25 Outrageous Fortune AO 3 0

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0 Closed captions; 3 Repeat; 2 Maori Language. RATINGS: 16 Approved for persons 16 years or over; 18 Approved for persons 18 years or over; AO Adults only; C Content may offend; L Language may offend; M Suitable for mature audiences; PG/PGR Parental guidance recommended for young viewers; S Sexual content may offend; V Contains violence. Local Radio: NewsTalk ZB 873AM/98.1FM FM Classic Hits ZEFM 92.5; Port FM Local 94.9, 98.9 and 106.1

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6am Rural Delivery 3 6:25 60 Minute Makeover 3 7:10 Tagata Pasifika 3 8am Praise Be 8:30 Attitude 0 9am Q+A 10am Marae Investigates 10:30 Waka Huia 11am Neighbourhood 3 0 11:30 New Zealand Stories – Project Melting Pot PGR 3 0 Noon Football – English Premier League Cardiff City v Arsenal. From Cardiff City Stadium in Wales. 2pm Help! My House Is Falling Down 3 0 3pm F Billy Connolly’s Route 66 PGR 3 0 4pm Radar’s Patch 3 0 4:30 SPCA Rescue 3 0 5pm The Sea’s Strangest Square Mile 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Sunday 0 7:30 F New Zealand’s Got Talent The final 12 contestants give it everything to be crowned the winner of New Zealand’s Got Talent. 0 9:30 N A Mother’s Son AO When a teenaged schoolgirl is found murdered, Rosie cannot accept someone in her family might have been involved. 0 10:35 Offspring AO 3 0

6am Tiki Tour 0 6:25 Fireman Sam 3 0 6:35 Jungle Junction 3 0 7am The Looney Tunes Show 3 0 7:20 Back At The Barnyard 3 0 7:45 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 7:50 Rated A For Awesome 3 0 8:10 The Penguins Of Madagascar 3 0 8:35 Kung Fu Panda 3 0 9am SpongeBob SquarePants 3 0 9:25 Mad 3 0 9:35 Prankstars 3 10am Shortland Street Omnibus PGR 0 Noon M 12 Dates Of Christmas PGR 2011 Comedy Romance. 0 1:50 Mad PGR 3 0 2pm New Zealand’s Got Talent 3 0 3pm The Neighbors 3 0 3:30 Home And Away Omnibus 0 6pm Hart Of Dixie Zoe’s attempt at online dating hits a few snags until Rose and Max take matters into their own hands. 0 7pm M The Santa Clause PGR 1994 Comedy. When a man inadvertently kills Santa on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place. Judge Reinhold, Tim Allen. 0 9pm M Abduction AO 2011 Action Thriller. Taylor Lautner, Lily Collins. 0

6am Life TV 3 6:30 Brian Houston @ Hillsong 3 7am Charles Stanley 3 8am Universal Church Of The Kingdom Of God 3 8:30 Turning Point With David Jeremiah 3 9am Think Tank 3 9:30 Missing Pieces 3 9:50 Open Door 3 10:15 Inside New Zealand – One 16th AO 3 0 11am The Best Of Campbell Live Noon World Jetboat Expedition 1pm King Of Dirt 3 2pm Motorsport 1 3 2:01 Motorsport – US Formula Drift Championship Round five from Seattle. 2:30 Motorsport – V8 SuperTourers Coverage of the final round from Pukekohe Park Raceway. 5:30 World’s Deadliest Roads 3 0 6pm 3 News 7pm M Liar Liar PGR 3 1997 Comedy. A boy, disappointed by his father’s lying, gets revenge when his wish that his father tell nothing but the truth is granted. Jim Carrey, Jennifer Tilly, Amanda Donahoe. 0 8:50 M How to Lose Friends and Alienate People AO 3 2008 Comedy. Simon Pegg, Kirsten Dunst, Danny Huston. 0

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Pingu 7am Rocko’s Modern Life 3 7:25 Invader Zim 3 7:50 All Grown Up 3 8:15 Scaredy Squirrel 3 8:40 Ready, Steady, Wiggles 3 8:50 Wonder Pets 3 9:15 Tickety Toc 3 9:25 Dora The Explorer 3 9:50 Moe 3 9:55 Sticky TV Omnibus Noon Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Peppa Pig 3 3pm Barney And Friends 3 3:30 Infomercials 3 4:30 Pukana 2 5pm Entertainment Tonight Weekend 6pm Sabrina The Teenage Witch 30 6:30 Everybody Hates Chris 3 7pm Rules of Engagement PGR Adam and Jen are joined by Audrey and Jeff at a healthycooking class. 7:30 The Biggest Loser Australia PGR 9:20 WANNA-BEn AO 3 9:50 The Ricky Gervais Show AO 3 10:20 Excused AO 3 10:45 Entertainment Tonight Weekend

6am Religious Programming 10:30 Sport Box Noon Mayday PGR 3 1pm Customs PGR 3 1:30 Bondi Rescue PGR 3 2pm F Doctor Who PGR 3 3pm Rugby League – World Cup (Highlights) Final – New Zealand v Australia. 4:30 Junior Masterchef Australia 3 The young chefs face their first US offsite Team Challenge at LA’s Venice Beach; where they form two teams to create hamburgers for the public. 5:30 Prime News 6pm Millionaire – Hot Seat Hosted by Eddie McGuire. 6:30 Nigella Bites Nigella shares her favourite slow-cooked meals – 36-hour roast pork, warm shredded lamb with mint and pomegranate, and sticky-toffee pudding. 7pm Storage Wars 7:30 Antiques Roadshow 8:35 Masterchef Junior USA 9:35 N The Millers PGR A recently-divorced local TV news reporter is looking forward to living the single life, until his parents’ marital problems derail his plans. 10:05 N QI PGR 10:45 N Whites AO

6am Rugby League – World Cup (Replay) Final – New Zealand v Australia. 8:30 Rugby League – World Cup (Highlights) Final – New Zealand v Australia. 9am Cricket – HRV Cup (Highlights) Auckland Aces v Canterbury Wizards. 9:30 The Cricket Show 10am Sport 365 10:30 L Hockey – FIH World League New Zealand v China. From San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina. 12:05 Total Rugby 12:30 Sport 365 1pm Football – Arsenal TV Cardiff City v Arsenal. 4pm L Basketball – NBL Melbourne Tigers v Sydney Kings. 6pm Sky Sport – What’s On 6:30 Rugby League – World Cup (Highlights) Final – New Zealand v Australia. 7pm The Cricket Show 7:30 Football – Arsenal TV Cardiff City v Arsenal. 10:30 Football – A-League (Replay) Wellington Phoenix v Western Sydney Wanderers. From Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

11:35 Medical Anomalies PGR 3 12:30 Birdland AO 3 0 1am Emmerdale PGR 3 0 2:55 Gardens Of The World 3 3:05 Infomercials

11:10 M Straw Dogs AO 2011 Thriller. James Marsden, Kate Bosworth. 1:20 Vampire Diaries AO 3 0 2:20 Supernatural – The Animation AO 2:45 Infomercials 3:20 Detroit 1-8-7 AO 4:10 It Is Written 3 4:40 Good Luck Charlie 3 0 5am Infomercials

11:10 7 Days AO 3 11:40 Jono And Ben At Ten AO 3 12:10 The Slap AO 3 0 1:20 Infomercials 5am Joyce Meyer 3 5:30 Brian Houston @ Hillsong TV 3

11:40 Infomercials

11:20 PhoneShop AO Christopher prepares for a lunch date; Lance obsesses over an email; Jerwayne is angry about the girl with the owl tattoo. 11:55 Home Shopping

12:30 Football – A-League (Replay) Melbourne Heart v Adelaide United. 2:30 Sky Sport – What’s On 3am Basketball – NBL (Replay) New Zealand Breakers v Melbourne Tigers. 5am Golf – Australian Open (Highlights) Round Four.

8pm F Behind The Brush The stories of Maori figures painted by the artist Gottfried Lindauer. 8:30 Ka Mate – The Haka, The Legend PGR 3 Exploration of the legend and the history behind New Zealand’s national haka, Ka Mate, as told by Ngati Toa. 9:30 M The First Grader PGR 2010 Biography. Oliver Litondo, Emily Njoki, Hannah Wacera. 11:20 Te Kaea 3 2 11:50 Closedown

6am Cricket – HRV Cup (Replay) Auckland Aces v Canterbury Wizards. From Eden Park. 9:45 L Singapore Marathon 1pm Rugby League – World Cup (Replay) Final – New Zealand v Australia. From Old Trafford in Manchester. 3:30 The Code – Life With The A Mother's Son Hart of Dixie Mariners 9:30pm on TV One 6:00pm on TV2 5pm L Football – A-League Wellington Phoenix v Western MOVIES PREMIERE MOVIES GREATS Sydney Wanderers. From Westpac 7:50 Michael Clayton MVL 2007 7:40 Chronicle MV 2012 SciStadium in Wellington. Crime Drama. George Clooney, Tom fi Drama. Dane DeHaan, Alex 7pm L Football – A-League Wilkinson. 9:45 I Am Legend MV Russell. 9:05 Biography – Teen Heartthrobs PG 2009 Documentary. 2007 Drama. Will Smith, Alice Braga. Melbourne Heart v Adelaide United. 9:50 Contraband 16VL 2012 Action. 11:25 Crimson Tide ML 1995 From AAMI Park in Melbourne. Action. Denzel Washington, Gene Mark Wahlberg, Giovanni Ribisi. 9pm Golf – Australian Open 11:40 Prometheus 16V 2012 Sci-fi. Hackman. Round Four. Coverage of the last Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender. 1:20 Captain Corelli’s Mandolin MV 2001 War. Nicolas Cage, Penelope two hours from the Royal Sydney 1:40 Jack Reacher MVL 2012 Golf Club. Action. Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike. Cruz. 3:50 Queen Sized PGL 2008 Drama. 3:25 Inside Story – The Santa 11pm Hockey – FIH Women’s Clause PG Documentary. Nikki Blonsky. World League (Replay) New 4:55 Drop Dead Gorgeous ML 1999 5:15 Three Inches M 2011 Sci-fi. Comedy. Kirsten Dunst, Ellen Barkin, Zealand v China. From San Miguel de Noah Reid, James Marsters. Tucuman, Argentina. Kirstie Alley. 6:45 The Code MLVS 2009 Crime. Morgan Freeman, Antonio Banderas. 6:35 Daylight MV 1996 Action. MONDAY Sylvester Stallone, Amy Brenneman, 12:30 Rugby League – 40/20 8:30 The Expendables 2 16V 2012 Viggo Mortensen. Action. Sylvester Stallone, Jason Hosted by Stephen McIvor with a 8:30 Me, Myself And Irene MC Statham. weekly line-up of league stars. 2000 Comedy. Jim Carrey, Renee 10:15 The Devil’s Double 18VLS Zellweger, Chris Cooper. 1:30 Rugby League – World 2011 Drama. Dominic Cooper. 10:30 Monster 18VLS 2003 Crime. Cup (Replay) Final – New Zealand MONDAY 12:05 Queen Sized PGL 2008 MONDAY v Australia. From Old Trafford in Drama. Nikki Blonsky. 1:30 Three 12:20 Drop Dead Gorgeous ML Manchester. Inches M 2011 Sci-fi. Noah Reid, 1999 Comedy. 2:05 Daylight MV 4am Basketball – NBL (Replay) James Marsters. 3am The Devil’s 1996 Action. 4am Monster 18VLS Double 18VLS 2011 Drama. 4:50 2003 Crime. 5:50 Me, Myself And Adelaide 36ers v Wollongong Hawks. The Code MLVS 2009 Crime. Irene MC 2000 Comedy. From Adelaide Arena.

CHOICE TV 6am Guide To The Good Life 6:30 Christ Embassy 7am My Dream Home 8am No Kitchen Required 9am Days Of Our Lives Omnibus PGR Noon Natural World 1pm Wild Thing I Love You 2pm Lonely Planet – Best In Asia 2:30 Early Edition 3:30 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 4:10 Food And Drink With Michael Roux jr. 4:50 Grand Tours Of Scotland 5:30 Holiday Home Sweet Home With Lisa Faulkner. 6:30 N2K PGR 7pm Gourmet Farmer 7:30 Extreme Frontiers Africa 8:30 M Against The Current PGR 2009 Drama. Struggling with a tragic past, a man with an urgent calling enlists two friends to help him swim the length of the Hudson River. Joseph Fiennes, Samantha Sherman, Pell James, Justin Kirk. 10:30 Food And Drink 11pm Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 11:30 Saturday Cookbook

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12:30 N2K PGR 1am Extreme Frontiers Africa 2am Travel Wild 2:30 M Against The Current AO 2009 Drama. Joseph Fiennes, Samantha Sherman, Pell James, Justin Kirk. 4:30 Blokes 5am Food And Drink 5:30 Grand Tours Of Scotland

MAORI TV 10am Korero Mai 3 2pm Aa Rau 3 2:30 Outback Café 3 3pm The Native Diet 3 3:30 Rugby League – Fox Memorial Shield 3 Papakura Sea Eagles v Mangere Hawks. 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Waka Huia 3 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 Whanau Factor

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6am 24 Marathon MVLS 9:20 The Unit MV 10:20 The Simpsons Super Sunday PG A marathon of The Simpsons episodes. 12:20 Modern Family PGL 12:50 Mountain Men PG 1:40 Pawn Stars PG 2:05 Billy The Exterminator PGL 2:30 Lizard Lick Towing MVL 2:55 Raw MC 5:45 WWE Main Event MC 6:45 SmackDown! MC 8:30 CSI MV A night full of celebration ends with a bang when a car explodes. 9:30 CSI MV 10:30 Numb3rs MV 11:30 WWE Main Event MC

6:30 Mythbusters PG 7:30 Mythbusters PG 8:30 Auction Hunters PG 9am Auction Hunters PG 9:30 You Have Been Warned PG 10:30 Bear Grylls – Escape From Hell PG 11:30 Future Firepower PG 12:30 Treehouse Masters PG 1:30 Capturing Oswald PG 2:30 Gold Rush – South America PG 3:30 Gold Rush – South America PG 4:30 Gold Rush – South America PG 5:30 Gold Rush – South America PG 6:30 Gold Rush – South America PG 7:30 Great White Serial Killer PG 8:30 Return Of Jaws PG 9:30 Shark Fight PG 10:30 River Monsters With Jeremy Wade PG 11:30 How Sharks Hunt PG

12:30 SmackDown! MC 2:10 CSI MV 3am CSI MV 3:50 Danger Beach PG 4:25 Numb3rs MV 5:10 Modern Family PGL 5:35 Pawn Stars PG

12:30 River Monsters With Jeremy Wade PG 1:30 Great White Serial Killer PG 2:30 Ultimate Air Jaws PG 3:30 Shark Fight PG 4:30 River Monsters With Jeremy Wade PG 5:30 How Sharks Hunt PG

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Please note all late death O’NEILL – Steve, Amie and proud big notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours sister, Ellie, are thrilled to must be emailed to: announce the arrival of Blake Steven O’Neill, 8lb, on deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz CRAWFORD, Ean McEwan to ensure publication. Saturday, November 23. (Pop) – Thanks to our great midwife, During office hours notices Our precious Pop who left us Anna Campbell, plus the five years ago today. We may also be sent to: team at Christchurch classifieds@theguardian.co.nz miss you so much and think Women’s Hospital. of you every day. Any queries Forever in our hearts please contact Lots of love, Jul, Andrew, DEATHS 0800 George, Nicholas and Angus, ASHBURTON Jen and Tayla, Tracey, Mike, GLENDINNING, Berys (0800-274-287). Isaac, Alex and Max, Debbie, Erin – Smarty, Liam and Brearna. (Retired Captain, Salvation xxx Army) 28/11/1938 – DEATHS 29/11/2013 at Rosebank ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Hospital, Ashburton. Peacefully after a short CAMPBELL, David Gray illness. Dearly loved sister (Gray) – and sister in law of Lesley Joyce, Carlton, Brent and and Bruce Ballard, The late Ruby, Dayle, Naomi, Tafao Peter and Phil, and Bob. and Zoe wish to sincerely Dearly loved and respected Canterbury owned, thank all those people who locally operated Aunty of Nicky and Jason supported them during the Ballard, Craig, and Kelvin. sad loss of Gray. They will Patersons Most special Aunty BB of always remember the comfort Melissa and William. received from the personal Funeral Services Messages to P O Box 472, messages of sympathy, and Ashburton Ashburton. cards, flowers, phone calls, A dear friend to food, tributes ,visits and the Crematorium Ltd so many over the donations to the Ashburton years you have Kidney Society. Please Office and Chapel touched the hearts accept this as personal Corner East & Cox of many with your acknowledgement of sincere Streets, Ashburton help and love. appreciation to you all. Rest in peace SAUNDERS, Arthur God needed another Angel Mervyn – So he called you. Di, June, Sue, Andrew and F UNERAL Please join us to celebrate Mervyn’s family would like to Berys’s wonderful life at the FURNISHERS sincerely thank everyone for Salvation Army Citadel, Cass their kindness, expressions of MASTER Street, Ashburton on sympathy and support given MONUMENTAL MASON TUESDAY, December 3, to us during our recent loss of commencing at 2.00pm. our dearly loved father and E.B. CARTER LTD Followed by private Grandy. Grateful thanks to all For all your memorial cremation. who helped keep Mervyn in requirements his own home and garden for New headstones and designs so long. Please accept this as Renovations, McCULLOUGH, Joan (Nee a personal appreciation and Additional inscriptions, Sparrow) – acknowledgement of your Cleaning and Concrete work On November 28, 2013 caring and kindness from us Carried out by qualified peacefully at The Oaks. all. tradesmen. Loved wife of the late Wallace Rutherford McCullough (late 620 East Street Ashburton ANNIVERSARIES of Geraldine).Treasured Ph/Fax 308 5369 mother of Kathryn Joan, Gail or 0274 357 974 Evelyn, Peter Rutherford and ebcarter@xtra.co.nz NZMMMA Member the late Jocelyn Ellen. A respected mother in law of Gerald Sandrey, Richard Plowright, and Gavin Craig. IN MEMORIAM Much loved Grandmother of Jodie, Callan, Lucy and Marcus, Geraldine, Hugh, and Xavier, and a precious great grandmother of Tessa Meers and Joss. Loved daughter of the late William John and ARMSTRONG, Amy Sue – Eddie & Bessie December 1, 1987. Ellie Grace Sparrow (nee (nee Biggar) The years may pass Stephenson). Loved sister of but still you stay Clifford (Kip) and the late Married as near and dear as Irene, Rona, Freda, Omra, November 30, 1963 yesterday. Ethel, Noeline, Mal, Reg, At Calvin Parish, Gore Locked in our hearts William, Alan and Douglas you will always be. and a loved Aunt of her Congratulations and Loved and remembered nieces and nephews. In her love from all the family. for eternity. 93rd year. A sincere thank you to the staff at Middlepark From your loving family, Resthome and The Oaks for Mum, Emma, Kendall, Aunty their exceptional loving care Debbie, Uncle Gary, Nathan, and attention to our mother, Kimberley and Nana. grandmother. Messages C/P.O. Box 11101 Christchurch.3443. The Funeral Service will be held at Academy Funeral Services Chapel 65 Main South Road Upper Riccarton on MONDAY, December 2 at 3.00pm. 190 East St, Ashburton Academy Funeral Services FDANZ Ph.03 343 0919 Ph 308 8945

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Wind km/h less than 30 fine

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Canterbury High Country

TODAY

FZL: Gradually lowering to 1400m

Scattered rain clearing from the south in the morning and becoming fine. Wind at 1000m: Severe NW gale gusting 120 km/h, easing to 65 km/h during the morning. Wind at 2000m: Severe NW 120 km/h, easing to 65 km/h during the morning.

Mainly fine, but scattered afternoon and evening showers south of Ashburton, a few heavy and possibly thundery with hail. Northwesterlies ease during the morning and southwesterlies develop in the afternoon.

TOMORROW

Fine apart from isolated showers. Wind at 1000m: NW dying out. Wind at 2000m: W tending SW and easing to 30 km/h.

MONDAY

Mainly fine. Light winds at low levels, westerly breezes about the tops. .

TUESDAY

Mainly fine. Northeasterlies.

Fine. Northwesterlies developing at low levels, westerlies about the tops picking up.

WEDNESDAY

Mostly fine with light winds.

World Weather

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8:07 2:18 8:28 2:42 8:56 3:05 9:15 3:31 9:46 3:53 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.

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3 Dec

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rain

Nelson

few showers

Blenheim

few showers

Greymouth

few showers

Christchurch

mainly fine

Timaru

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Queenstown

mainly fine

Dunedin

mainly fine

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Fine spells and the odd shower. Southerlies for a time. Mainly fine. Northeasterlies developing.

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ACROSS 1. Causing dispute, lovers can riot like this (13) 9. Two things batsman may do to be off fast (3,3,3) 10. Novello at Journey’s End at the Coast (5) 11. Lofty Yorkist leader’s account (5) 12. He’s near being pluralised as soap from Oz (9) 13. At home, make movie that’s not straightforward (8) 15. Bronze figures energy has left standing? (6) 18. Don’t work so hard: finish chore with sort of pause (4,2) 20. Creamish: few, if hot, can make it (3-5) 23. Put bit in case there’s punishment in the army (4-5) 24. Some tetchy dragon or sea-monster (5) 25. Thin food makes every other girl use Al (5) 26. Eskimo country, ecologically sound nation (9) 27. More than the wan, it’s unacceptable (6,3,4) DOWN 1. Mark Latin about to lose right to moment (9) 2. Annoyed at total loss of vowels when in want (7) 3. Not being solid, hurry to the Big Apple (5) 4. Speed well adapted by joining matador’s pass (8)

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CRYPTIC Across 7. Coffee grounds 8. A pretty pass 12. Fluter 14. Rumple 16. Redeem 18. Ram-jet 19. Freezing out 23. Cabinet-makers Down 1. Coda 2. Afar 3. Pester 4. Prayer 5. Pupa 6. Ides 9. Plunder 10. Sapajou 11. Felt 12. Fort 13. Eve 15. Uva 17. Mizzen 18. Rename 19. Fray 20. Evil 21. Oaks 22. Turk QUICK Across 7. Kick the bucket 8. Opulence 9. Arid 10. Nausea 12. Sallow 14. Cue 15. Vendor 17. Device 19. Waif 21. Mug’s game 23. Misconstruing. Down 1. Misplace 2. Skills 3. Shun 4. Obsessed 5. Scrawl 6. Semi 11. Acrimony 13. Oncoming 16. Defect 18. Vigour 20. Axis 22. Guts

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19. Go under bus holding cricket HQ up round turn (7) 21. State the first thing a Sioux will put to paper? (7) 22. Business lingua franca paid without a trap (6) 23. A grip with its end ahead of the turban (5) 24. Turn on the lion’s share of 12 in confusion (5)

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