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Graeme Blythe and his family (from left) Jordyn, 8, Samantha, 7, Ryan, 4, his partner Rebecca Sutton and Jesse-May, 5, are living in a two bedroom tent because they can’t find a rental in Ashburton. PHOTO DONNA WYLIE 080414-DW-236
Family of six fears winter in a tent BY MYLES HUME
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A desperate family of six are living out of a tent because they cannot find a home to rent in Ashburton. Rebecca Sutton and Graeme Blythe and their four children just want a place to call home after having no choice but to pitch a two-bedroom canvas tent in the backyard of their friend’s property on Burnett Street. It has been home for the past two months after their last landlord gave them 42 days notice to move out of their Beach Road rental before it was sold. Their plight has at times been “embarrassing and degrading”. Washing, cooking and homework all has to be done inside their friend’s place which is already home to five people. Ms Sutton said she had searched for months for a rental
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I just want my own pride and a place to call home
and was now in the process of working with Housing New Zealand to find a place, but she was sceptical of their chances. “Sometimes we turn up to an open home and there’s 25 people there who all have a sob story, and we have missed out,” Ms Sutton said. “We want anything we can get, it’s getting cold, miserable and damp . . . I think we could only stay here for another month max, I just want my own pride and a place to call home.” Having four children can make it difficult to get a rental, and they are aware having two dogs may hinder their chances. How-
ever, they do have strong references. Between Ms Sutton’s 12 hours at the Hotel Ashburton, Mr Blythe’s job seeker’s support benefit, working for families benefit and extra money brought in by Mr Blythe’s part-time tattooing business, the family usually scrapes together $650 a week. They pay $160 a week to camp in the backyard, and are renting out a room at another house for $160 to keep Mr Blythe’s tattooing business ticking over. “So we are pretty much paying for the price of a rental as it is,” Ms Sutton said. Mr Blythe said he could in-
crease his clientele if they had a home, and they would be eligible for an accommodation supplement. Locals showed a wave of support on Facebook for the family, advising them on upcoming rentals and hoping to raise money for a motel room. “The support has been overwhelming, I almost cried. We will take anything we can get, we want a place for the kids and to give the family we are staying with a break – they have just been so amazing, not many people would turn around and help out like that,” Ms Sutton said. Housing New Zealand said they were awaiting Ms Sutton’s paperwork, saying there is a house that may be suitable for her family in a few weeks.
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No more Masters misery for McIlroy Rory McIlroy has shed tears at the Masters before, but with two major titles in the bag since then, he doubts he ever will again. The tears flowed while talking to his mother by phone the day after shooting a final-round 80 to blow a four-shot lead going into the last day of the 2011 Masters. Two months later he famously rebounded by winning the US Open at the Congressional Club in Washington by eight strokes and he went on to Rory McIlroy to add the PGA Championship the following year at Kiawah Island. The memory scar from 2011 is still there, but time has proved to be a powerful healer, 24-year-old McIlroy says. “I mean, that’s probably the only time I’ve cried over golf was that morning after in 2011,” he said. “Last year (when he struggled with his game) was nothing compared to blowing a lead in the final round of the Masters, because you never know if you’re going to get that opportunity again. So it makes it easier these days when you have two majors in the bag.”
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Woman arrested after dope complaint They don’t call it dope because it makes you smart. Police in east Texas have arrested a woman after she called them to complain about the quality of the marijuana she had purchased from a dealer. Lufkin Police Sergeant David Casper said an officer went to the home of 37-year-old Evelyn Hamilton to hear her complaint that the dealer refused to return her money after she objected that the drug was sub-standard. Mr Casper said she pulled the small amount of marijuana from her bra when the officer asked if she still had it. She was arrested on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.
It maybe the relaxed and happy times the Christmas-New Year holiday brings, with new figures showing September 28 - nine months later - is the most common birthday in New Zealand. Statistics New Zealand has analysed birth data from 1980 to 2013 and has come up with the most common days for New Zealanders to be born on. The 10 most common birthdays of 366 days all fall between September 22 and October 4 - nine months after the Christmas-New Year holiday period. Statistics NZ senior demographer Kim Dunstan said the pattern for births in New Zealand was similar to the pattern for births in the United States. “September and October are the most common months for birthdays with the 30 most common birthdays all appearing in the 38-day period from 12 September to 19 October,” he said. The least common birthdays tend to be clustered around public holidays, for example December 24-27, January 1 and January 2, Waitangi Day and Anzac Day. Among those born on September 28 are actor Naomi Watts, burlesque performer Dita von Teese, singer Hilary Duff, actor Brigitte Bardot, boxer Francois Botha and New Zealand cricketer Doug Bracewell.
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Duchess recycles wrap dress The Duchess of Cambridge has been spotted wearing the same grey MaxMara wrap dress she wore when landing in Sydney earlier this week. The Duchess wore the £310 (NZ$599) V-neck, jersey print dress while waving from the back seat of a car as it arrived at Government House in Wellington yesterday. On Monday morning, Kate looked chic stepping out in the British designed dress, teamed with nude pumps, when transiting through Sydney ahead of the NZ leg of her journey with husband Prince William and son, Prince George. It seems the 32-year-old is a big fan of recycling clothing - she wore the same wrap dress on a visit to London addiction charity, Hope House, in February. Kate is expected to have around 32 costume changes during the 45-plus engagements on the three-week trip around Australia and New Zealand, according to Express. co.uk
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Battlestar Galactica revived A long-awaited movie version of Battlestar Galactica is back on track, five years after creator Glen A Larson first began talks to adapt the cult sci-fi series for the big screen. Studio bosses at Universal Pictures originally picked up the rights for the original 1978 TV show in 2009, with X-Men director Bryan Singer attached to direct, but the project suffered a series of delays and went through a script rewrite in 2012. Now Jack Paglen has been hired to pen the script, which will be a complete reimagining of Battlestar Galactica. The TV series featured humans battling a cybernetic race known as Cylons in a distant universe. Larson is still onboard to produce the film, although it is not yet clear whether Singer will also be involved. Battlestar Galactica ran for just one season in 1978, and was subsequently revived for a short-lived sequel series, Galactica 1980. It was later rebooted for a series run in 2003.
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■ ASHBURTON COMPANY MOVING BASE
Guardian Print heading to Rolleston By Sue NewmaN
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Ashburton company Guardian Print has become a victim of its own success, outgrowing its current home and planning a move to a new location, closer to its client base. The homegrown business, now with a national market, will move its operations to Rolleston early next year, to a building that will accommodate a new, significantly larger heat set press. That move also takes the print company closer to its client base, says director and part owner Steve Gallop. With 95 per cent of its clients in Christchurch and beyond, Mr Gallop said the economic reasons to move closer to its client base were overwhelming. The company transports more than 100 tonnes of paper to and
Guardian Print is relocating its operation from Ashburton to Rolleston.
from Christchurch every week, with volumes expected to double over the coming years. “The purchase of the new
press means we have to move out of our current premises and the future growth of the business requires us to relocate clos-
er to our markets and suppliers,’’ Mr Gallop said. The company is planning for its staff of 70 to make the move with them and will assist them as much as possible by organising transport and new shifts. The Rolleston location was chosen with that in mind, Mr Gallop said. Guardian Print has been one of the success stories in the ultra-competitive printing industry with its presses currently running close to capacity. “The move has been logical for some time, but we have stayed in Ashburton out of loyalty, more than logic,” he said. Guardian Print was originally part of the Ashburton Guardian, but it became a standalone company in 2002 when it moved from the rear of the Guardian building in Burnett Street to
Kermode Street. Its structure changed in 2012 when Ross Mains and Mr Gallop became part owners of the company. While the company originally printed just the Ashburton Guardian, its client list has grown to a point where the newspaper now makes up less than 5 per cent of its printing schedule. The relocation of the printing plant will have no impact on the Guardian newspaper with delivery schedules unchanged, Mr Gallop said. Guardian general manager Desme Daniels said the majority of newspapers in New Zealand were now printed some distance from their office, so the print plant relocation would not create any issues for Guardian customers.
■ ASHBURTON FIRE CALL-OUT
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■ LAURISTON RURAL FIRE FORCE
Horse hit by car A horse that had to be destroyed after being hit by a car in Christchurch belonged to a local man who frequently travelled around the city centre with two horses, police say. The incident which led to the horse’s demise occurred on Monday night. Police said they were contacted by a number of people about 7.30pm, reporting sightings of a horse around the Poulson Street, Spencer Street and Brougham Street expressway. - APNZ
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Man charged over death A man has been charged over the death of Judd Hall in a crash in Greymouth on January 24. The 28-year-old will appear in the Greymouth District Court on April 28 charged with manslaughter, dangerous driving causing death, dangerous driving causing injury, and driving with excess blood alcohol. Mr Hall, 26, was a passenger in the vehicle. - APNZ
Light plane crashes A light plane clipped a loader and crashed in Feilding yesterday, injuring two people. It’s believed the plane crashed after clipping the heavy machinery at the end of the runway at Feilding Aerodrome about 5pm. Ambulance communications spokeswoman Anita Halbert said two people were injured in the crash. It was not clear if they were both in the light aircraft at the time of the crash, she said. - APNZ
Body found in car Lauriston Rural Fire Force members (from left) David Butterick, Bernard Daly, Simon Wilson, Alan Butterick have a new defibrillator at their disposal thanks to the Methven Lions Club, represented by second vice-president Graham Campion. Photo SuSan SandyS 090414-SS-001
Defibrillator for Lauriston fire team By SuSan SandyS
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The Lauriston Rural Fire Force has a new defibrillator thanks to the Methven Lions Club. The club donated $2000 towards the cost of the life-saving piece of equipment, as part of donations it makes annually, usually totalling about $30,000. Lions second vice-president Graham Campion said the Lauriston unit, housed
in a new shed completed last year, was a valuable addition to the Methven and Rakaia volunteer brigades. “These guys are hugely important to the district,” Mr Campion said. Force chairperson David Butterick said firefighters decided to purchase a defibrillator while learning how to use one at a first aid course. “It’s one of those things you hope you never have to use,” he said. The Methven Lions Club annually
donates funds it raises at events such as Mountain Thunder and Mt Somers multi-sport races, as well as to community groups which cater for members at a monthly dinner. The club has recently been told it is the largest Lions club in New Zealand, in terms of its membership. Seventy-two men belong. “Everyone mixes really well and there’s a good age range,” Mr Campion said.
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A car belonging to a missing Waihi woman has been found crashed down a bank in the Bay of Plenty with a woman’s body inside. The car was found yesterday down a bank at Whakamarama on State Highway 2 after an apparent road crash. Kelly Sinclair, 25, was reported missing on Tuesday after leaving home on Sunday to go to Mount Maunganui. She was last seen leaving a friend’s house in Katikati at about 11.20pm on Sunday night, police said. Police received a report from a member of the public about midday yesterday that a crashed vehicle had been located. The vehicle had since been confirmed as Ms Sinclair’s Audi. - APNZ
Accused in court The man charged yesterday with murdering Cissy Chen has made a brief court appearance. Her partner Jack Liu, listed on court documents under his full name, Yun Qing Liu, was assisted in the North Shore District Court dock by a Mandarin interpreter. The 57-year-old’s lawyer Ian Tucker did not seek name suppression for Liu, nor did he ask for bail yesterday. But he indicated he would make a bail application soon. Judge Roy Wade remanded Liu in custody until April 30 when he will appear in the High Court at Auckland. - APNZ
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A Christchurch primary school due to close at the end of the year says there were signs that a decision by the Education Minister would not go its way. Education Minister Hekia Parata confirmed yesterday a proposed merger between Phillipstown School and nearby Woolston School had been approved, with the two set to begin operating out of Woolston in term one next year. Phillipstown would close as a result. The decision to combine the pair to create a 465-child super-school came as part of the Government’s $1 billion shakeup of post-earthquake Christchurch schools. - APNZ
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■ ASHBURTON ECONOMY
Ashburton economy is top By Sue NewmaN
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The Ashburton District has one of the top three performing economies in New Zealand. In the BERL Regional Ranking series comparing the economic performance of New Zealand cities, local authorities and regions, Ashburton ranked third among the 66 local authorities behind Selwyn and Waimakariri. In 2012 the district was ranked second. During the year, the district’s GDP grew by 7.5 per cent on the back of 13 per cent growth the previous year; year on year that growth was outstanding, says Grow Mid Canterbury chief executive Rob Brawley, particularly against Selwyn and Waimakariri where the Christchurch
ASHBURTON DISTRICT GROWTH Performance indicator rankings and growth for the Ashburton District Rank growth Resident population growth by area 4th 1.6 per cent Employment growth by area 7th 3.6 per cent GDP growth by area 10th 7.5 per cent Business unit growth by area 10th 1 per cent Resident population 2008-2013 6th 2 per cent Employment growth 2008-2013 4th 2.3 per cent GDP growth 2008-2013 7th 4 per cent Business units growth 2008-2013 2nd 4 per cent rebuilt was playing a significant factor in economic growth. “Anecdotally people are telling me they’re as busy now as they were in the last boom cycle. Our economy is going very strongly
and our labour market is tight. You can’t continue doing 13 per cent every year. If you do you’ll outstrip your resources and you’ll grind to a halt.” An annual GDP growth of 7.5
per cent was still a fantastic result, particularly against national growth of 2.7 per cent, and the district’s strength continued to be its agricultural sector, Mr Brawley said. “ We’ve had the highest dairy payout ever and I understand dairy farmers have been repaying debt so if the next payout is lower then it shouldn’t have a significant impact. We always talk about how lucky we are with irrigation. This season we’ve had the highest payout ever and lots of other parts of New Zealand have had drought and production has dropped but we’ve got the full benefit of it. The rest of the country is telling us we are an agricultural powerhouse.” Over the past four years, Ash-
burton’s Berl Local Authority ranking has moved from 7th in 2010, 9th, 2011, 2nd 2012 to third last year. The report said that in spite of 2013 having been a hard year for primary and manufacturing industries, Ashburton had strong performances over all medium term measures. There had been an increase in the number of businesses operating in the district with growth in employment. This had been driven by an increase in the number of businesses in the construction, business services and wholesale and distribution sectors. Eight of the top 10 performing local authorities were in the South Island; with Hurunui, four out of the top five were in Canterbury.
■ ROYAL VISIT
Prince George a hit at Plunket playdate By ReBecca Quilliam Ten New Zealand babies are going to grow up with stories of how they played, shared toys and held hands with the future king. The Wellington coffee group was just like countless others that happen every day, except this one was held at Government House with two heirs to the throne joining in. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and baby George spent a relaxing afternoon chatting with parents of the 8-month-old tots, exchanging first-time parent stories. Babies crawled in between legs and generally played nicely - with just a few grizzles near the end of the playdate, little Levi Birch’s mum Tui Funaki said. Toys from a Plunket toy library were piled high for the children to enjoy, but of course, children always go for the same one. George’s royal prerogative shone through when he took a shine to a wooden doll in possession of young Eden Alve. He reached for the doll, and snatched it from her, before throwing it to the floor. He also stroked her head, causing the little girl to lose her headband, then batted her a little harder. George’s mother Catherine smiled and retrieved the doll from the floor. Eden’s mother Ingrid said
Prince George, in the arms of his mother Catherine, attempts to snatch a wooden doll from Eden Alve at Government House yesterday. photo Woolf/CroWn
they were “playing with a toy together at one point”, but played down the potential international incident and said they were sharing. The littlest royal - dressed in blue Rachel Riley dungarees and a white shirt with blue piping and a Peter Pan collar - was carried by his mother as she min-
gled with other parents in the room. Kate was dressed in a kneelength black and white patterned dress, with black highheel shoes. Just metres away, Prince William - dressed in a blue shirt, dark blue jeans, a brown and white patterned belt and brown
loafers - chatted easily with parents. Ms Funaki, a solo mum from Wainuiomata, was joined by her mother Tina Birch. She said Levi held Prince George’s hand “for quite a bit”. “Baby Prince George was out there playing with the rest of the babies - it was just awesome
- he was just like any other regular baby.” Ms Birch said he wasn’t shy about grabbing toys from the other babies. Prince William told her he was in charge of cooking his son’s meals. “He said he mashes the potatoes and the veges.” At 3.30pm the 11 sets of parents sat in a circle on the thick carpet, the babies getting stuck into their toys while the parents talked. At 4pm the royal family left the engagement, leaving the parents to exchange impressions on the remarkable playdate. Jenny and Mark Stevens, with their baby Paige said it was a lovely afternoon and William and Kate were very relaxed, “which made the whole room relaxed”. “It was just like any parent group with babies in the room,” Mr Stevens said. Prince George was “really adventurous, he was all over the place and played with all the toys”. Grant Collinge and his wife Magda Gurbowicz, whose baby Lukas played with George, said the royal couple were enjoying New Zealand “except for the weather”. Porirua early childhood teacher Sheila Tagulima said George was advanced for his age - the prince was hauling himself up to standing against objects while her own son, TagiiLima, was not yet ready to stand. - APNZ
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■ ASHBURTON HOUSING NEEDS
Rental struggles ‘common’ By Myles HuMe
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Stories of low income families struggling to find rentals in Ashburton are emerging all too often, support services say. It comes after an Ashburton family of six spoke out about the unfortunate circumstances that led to them living in a tent on their friend’s backyard as they
■ SCARECROW TRAIL
Vandals damage students’ scarecrow
battle to find a rental property in Ashburton. They were forced to move out of the Beach Road rental two months ago because the landlord sold the property. Ashburton Salvation Army food bank manager Judith Lilley said such stories were all too common. “We could have up to two or three inquiring a day asking for
accommodation or assistance with accommodation, a week certainly doesn’t go past without someone asking,” she said. She said soaring rental prices made it difficult for low income families to afford rentals, while other factors such as bond payments, pets, or a lack of references could play a part. Mrs Lilley said there was also a marked increase in families be-
ing left in the cold as landlords took advantage of a heated housing market. In last Saturday’s Guardian, there were five rental houses available, with two of those adverts being three bedroom homes for $350 a week. On TradeMe there were 27 rental listings, ranging from one to four bedroom houses. Real Estate New Zealand Ash-
burton branch property manager Di Skilling said there was high demand in the Ashburton rental market, so homeowners were only going to accept the best applicants. She said it was vital potential tenants had references to give them the best chance of securing a home, and factors such as pets never worked well for applicants.
■ LONGBEACH SCHOOL STUDY
Trying fire engines out for size
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One of the Methven Scarecrow Trail stars has been through a harrowing ordeal even before the trail has started. Students at Methven Primary School worked hard last week to create a straw-filled masterpiece, which will be one of 35 scarecrows on display around the town once the trail opens on Easter Saturday. But after pupils installed the scarecrow in the school grounds on Friday, vandals wrecked it over the weekend. Bushside room teacher Debbie Lamont said it had been a “real shame” for her students arriving at school on Monday to find the damage. “The children were very disappointed that their efforts were scattered hay around the ground,” Mrs Lamont said. The scarecrow would next week be restored to its former glory before taking its place back in the school grounds prior to the trail beginning. The trail is a community initiative and sees hundreds of people each year walk around the town, filling out a form with their best guesses on which characters the scarecrows represent. The theme this year is famous children’s story book characters. It is $7 to enter and there are prizes for the most correct answers and the best scarecrow. The trail is not-for-profit and all proceeds this year will go to Methven Preschool Learning and Child Care Centre.
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The services that keep our town safe have been the focus of Longbeach School pupils over the past few weeks. Following a visit from Ashburton police a fortnight ago, pupils this week headed to the Ashburton
Fire Station and the local St John headquarters to get an insight into how the services operate. Longbeach School pupils Fergus Deal, 12, (left) and Mia Pearson, 11, even had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a fire en-
gine and get a close-up look at the equipment they use. “This is part of our ‘our place’ topic and this is the health part, looking into what services exist in the community to help us,” principal Neil Simons said.
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■ ASHBURTON’S LOCAL APPROVED PRODUCTS’ POLICY
Council policy almost ready for public comment Ashburton’s local approved products’ policy (LAPP) is likely to become public property next month. And while it may spell out where products containing psychoactive substances may be sold, it will have no power to ban the sale of those products, says councillor Rod Beavan, chair of the Ashburton Dis-
trict Council’s LAPP working group. The working party has met on three occasions as its members try to hammer out ‘loophole’ free rules around where psychoactive substances can be sold, Mr Beavan said. The council’s hands were tied when it came to what could be sold, its role was deciding
where the products could be sold. In the local policy, the council can prevent sales outlets being established close to facilities such as schools and it can establish set rules around how close outlets can be to one another, he said. “The Government has control over what is sold and the
licensing of shops is not done by us; we can only say where it can be sold.” The working party anticipates a draft policy will shortly be ready to be workshopped by all district councillors. Once this is approved, the document will go out for public comment.
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■ ASHBURTON GOLF CLUB DEVELOPMENT
■ TOWER CHALLENGE
Subdivision gets big tick
Firefighters climb their way to top results
By Sue NewmaN
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The determination and tenacity of the Ashburton Golf Club’s board has paid off with approval finally granted for the development of a housing subdivision alongside the 18th fairway. In late 2008 the club went to its members with a proposal to develop unused land for housing as a way to secure the club’s financial future. Members gave the proposal the thumbs up and the club’s board prepared plans that they submitted to the Ashburton District Council. The original plan was for 14, 1500 square metre lots but this
was turned down by the council in July 2011 because it was outside the subdivision limits for the zone the land was in. The council also said the subdivision would have a negative impact on the rural character of the area. Undeterred, the club’s board went back to the drawing board, and last year went into a mediation session with an Environment Court commissioner, to see if a workable solution for all parties could be achieved. The sticking points were around lot sizes and how they fitted within the council’s district plan.
Yesterday club members heard the news they had been waiting for, for six years – the Environment Court had approved an eight-lot subdivision for the site, subject to a raft of conditions. A delighted board member Jeff Williamson said that decision cleared the way for the board to starting working on the detail of the subdivision plan. “We’ve worked through with the council looking at what we could do and what would work. There’s still a long road to go down and we have to work through a lot of costings but the legal battle has now been
cleared,” he said. The board has not set a timeframe for the development and one of the next steps will be to look at expressions of interest from people who could be potential buyers of the 4000 square metre lots. The housing strip will run alongside the course’s 18th fairway, which will undergo realignment. The green, however, will remain unchanged. “All the detail still has to be worked through, but we can now look at developing something further. It gives the club several options into the future and it gives us some security.”
■ MT SOMERS BIKE RACE
Fingers crossed for fine weather
Competitors take part in last year’s scenic Mt Somers Bike Race.
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Organisers of this Sunday’s ninth annual Mt Somers Bike Race have their fingers crossed for nice weather. Last year, the weather wasn’t so good and for only the second time in the race’s history they had to abandon the planned race day and opt instead for the reserve day, which meant numbers were down. But on a good day the race attracts around 600 riders, so organisers are hoping Sunday’s current forecast of showers
clearing proves to be right, and the showers clear in time for the race start. The race is organised by the Mayfield Lions and began in 2006. Since then it has raised around $150,000 which has gone back to the community. Race spokesperson Aubrey Aitken said just how many people turned out depended on the weather and while rain might keep some away, it could also attract some. “Mountainbikers like a bit of mud,” he said. There are three races on of-
fer – a 35km race with steep ascents and descents for the more experienced riders, a 30km race for those who want a good work-out, and a 20km race suitable for beginners, children and families. Once the race is done all competitors will be treated to a free meal prepared by the Mayfield Lions. The race starts and finishes at the Mt Somers Domain. “The course runs over Mt Somers Station, the home of the Acland family, and without their support it would be a no-
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goer,” Mr Aitken said. Entries can be placed online – with Active Timing Services providing the online entries and timing on the day – but entries will also be accepted on the day from 8am, ahead of a 10.15am race briefing and a 10.30am start time. This year’s major beneficiary from funds raised will be Ronald McDonald House in Christchurch - an organisation which helps Mid Canterbury families by providing accommodation when their children are in hospital.
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Climbing 19 flights of stairs in full firefighting gear in twoand-a-half minutes isn’t easy – just ask Mid Canterbury’s volunteer firefighters. Eight volunteer firefighters – from both the Ashburton and Rakaia volunteer brigades – competed in the Rendezvous Tower Challenge in Christchurch on Saturday and finished with some top results. Warren Maslin from the Ashburton brigade – who has competed on the world stage at the world firefighters’ combat challenge - was second in the veteran men’s category, finishing in 2.35 minutes which was three seconds behind the winner, Dunsandel’s Mark Lowry. Maslin’s time was also good enough for fifth place overall. Just seven seconds behind him was Mark Ellis, also from the Ashburton brigade, who climbed the 309 stairs in 2.42 minutes to finish fourth in the veteran category and 11th overall. Mr Ellis – who has been a firefighter for both Ashburton and Rakaia – will join some of his fellow Rakaia firefighters at May’s Sky Tower Challenge where they’ll climb the 51 flights, or 1103 Sky Tower steps to raise money for Leukemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand. Those Rakaia firefighters also took part in Saturday’s event as they continued their training towards the Sky Tower Challenge. Stuart Wiseman and Tyrone Burrows also competed in the veteran section, with Wiseman sixth in the category and 16th overall in 2.54 minutes and Burrows 12th in the category and 42nd overall. In the rookie category Luke Rushton finished 18th overall in 2.56 minutes, Ben Lowry finished in 3.06 minutes for 25h overall and Logan Tomlin was tied for 33rd after finishing in 3.24 minutes. Wiseman, Rushton, Lowry and Burrows also combined in the team competition and finished fifth. Another Ashburton firefighter – Craig Wakelin – also competed on Saturday, in what was his first stair climbing event and he finished ninth in the veteran category and 26th overall in a time of 3.11 minutes.
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■ ASHBURTON’S MEASLES MIX-UP
Student does not have measles By Myles HuMe
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An Ashburton College pupil has been found not to have measles after the school disseminated a notice on Tuesday advising parents the teenager was infected with the disease. The mix-up has disappointed the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) which said Community and Public Health was
not even advised of the suspected case. CDHB communications advisor Donovan Ryan said a local measles case was recently suspected by a GP but a lab test confirmed the pupil was not infected by the highly contagious disease. “In the interim, the school were informed by the parent of the student that their child may have measles. The school then
organised for a message to go out to students and their parents (on Tuesday),” he said. “It is unfortunate that Community and Public Health were not notified of the suspected measles case by the GP. Had we been notified we could have suggested to the school that they wait for the case to be confirmed before contacting parents.” He said schools should contact
Community and Public Health if it was believed there was an infectious disease among pupils. Ashburton College principal Grant McMillan said a notice was sent out to parents last night advising them the pupil did not have measles. He did not know or could not say what illness the pupil had. Before this week’s scare, Mid Canterbury schools have been
advising parents to vaccinate their children against measles and rechecking immunisation registers as an outbreak in the North Island threatens to reach other parts of the country. Ministry of Health notices have been cropping up in school newsletters highlighting the symptoms and what parents should do if they were worried it is measles.
■ ADVANCE CARE PLAN
■ DISTRICT COUNCIL
Take the time to plan for your future
Chance to have say on rates
By susan sandys
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In the case of cardiac arrest, would you like to be allowed to die naturally, or be resuscitated? This is a question you will have the opportunity to consider if you take the Canterbury District Health Board’s advice to fill out an Advance Care Plan (ACP). Yesterday CDHB Canterbury Initiative advanced care planning facilitator Jane Goodwin spoke to Mid Canterbury Ladies Probus Club members in Ashburton, introducing them to ACPs. The plans have been picked up by the CDHB within the past two years and just recently it has begun subsiding GPs who undertake the ACP process with a patient. Miss Goodwin said those who were retired or had significant health issues would be well advised to fill out an ACP, which both they and their GP would sign. The forms were available at medical centres or from the healthinfo.org.nz website. Once filled out the GP would load it into Canterbury’s patient information database, and patients could send copies to their close family and friends. Miss Goodwin had herself filled one out, in which she had set out her wishes that any surviving family members get in touch with friends in Scotland in the case of her passing away. One of her terminally ill patients had specified he wanted to die in hospital, as he did not want to put his young children through the experience of him dying at home, while another elderly man had specified he wanted to be in his favourite armchair at home. A 93-year-old she knew who was a member of Euthanasia Canterbury had told her that filling out the ACP had given her much peace of mind as she could specify she wanted to die with comfort and dignity, and that she would not be “left in a lingering state for a long time”. She said there was a public perception that ACPs were about helping people to “euthanase themselves”, however that was not the case. They were made by people when they were capable of making their own decisions and speaking for themselves, and could be changed as medical professionals continued to consult with a patient throughout their care. “Advanced care planning gives you the opportunity to understand what the future might hold, and we as health professionals can be better informed to make the best decisions in your interests,” Miss Goodwin said. Wednesday next week will be inaugural Conversations That Count day, to raise awareness of ACPs.
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Canterbury Initiative advanced care planning facilitator Jane Goodwin is preparing for Conversations That Count next week. Photo SuSan SandyS 090414-SS-009
Ashburton property owners will have several opportunities over the next three weeks to have their say on the way the Ashburton District Council plans to spend rates money next year. The council’s draft annual plan is out for public comment and it provides details of what council will spend and where and how the money it needs will be obtained through rates. The council is looking at an overall rate rise of 8 per cent this year. It plans to spend 25 per cent ($7.624m) of the almost $29 million it will take in rates on transportation. Recreation and leisure is the next largest category of spending, 16 per cent of rates ($4.690m) with drinking water 13 per cent ($4 million) and waste water 14 per cent ($4.1 million). The district’s urban ratepayers bear the brunt of this year’s rate rises, with some watching their rates bill rise by upwards of 9 per cent. Ratepayers can make submissions on the plan until 5pm on May 9 and oral presentations can be made to the council on May 29 and 30. Community meetings to discuss the annual plan with council staff and councillors will be held: Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Monday, 5.30pm Methven Heritage Centre, Tuesday, 7pm Hinds Community Centre, Wednesday, 7pm Lower Hakatere Hall, April 29, 7pm Rakaia Community Centre, April 30, 7pm Mayfield War Memorial Hall, May 1, 7pm.
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Relief for first home buyers Coen Lammers EDITOR
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here may finally be some relief for first home buyers in Mid Canterbury. The latest QV numbers show that average house prices in Ashburton have gone down for the first time in years. The decrease may only be minor, $312,384 in March versus $313,835 in February, but after three months of the prices barely moving, the latest figures demonstrate that the market may have hit its peak and may be trending down. Home owners will not be as impressed, but young families or new arrivals to the district will be pleased that owning their own house may remain within their reach or could even become more affordable. Experts are also expecting the Reserve Bank to loosen the current loan-to-value ratio (LVR) of a minimum 20 per cent deposit, which appears to have slowed down the market, and according to the Reserve Bank was always meant to be a temporary measure. The flipside of all the good news of course is the recent rise in lending rates, which is expected to climb further in the coming year. Saying that, Mid Canterbury still isn’t the worst place to look for a house. Compared to Christchurch, with a median price of $448,219, and Selwyn where the average house is worth $494,227, Ashburton and surrounding townships are still a good first step to get on the property ladder. A first home in Lake Hood or Methven may still be too dear for some first home buyers, but there are plenty of bargains in other areas, even within the town boundaries of Ashburton. One house in Mt Somers last month sold for $208,000, while the median price in Rakaia was $223,500. These prices would be considered fairytale values in other parts of the country, so the Kiwi dream of owning your own home is alive and well in Mid Canterbury. And while the house market settles, it will give young residents a bit more time to save for a deposit without fear of house prices spiralling out of their reach.
YOUR VIEW CBD development It’s not hard, nor unreasonable to expect the recent announcement of a new mall in Ashburton’s CBD will result in yet another slab concrete structure devoid of any character and not dissimilar to the Art Gallery, Burnett Street development and numerous big box outlets all surrounded by sterile car parks. While shedding the Ashvegas image would be more than welcome, the bigger challenge will be shedding its “service” town tag because there exists, an institutional belief, supported by both the mayor Mr McKay and council CEO Mr Dalziel, that Ashburton is a service town - not a destination town. And here lies the problem because given the council’s historical lack of involvement relating to promoting urban quality by way of connecting the urban
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dots, not only is council management indifferent, but it has absolutely no “in-house” policy requiring “developers” aspire to enhance the physical environment of the CBD. Rather ADC relies on credentials held by other organisations to implicitly take into account urban issues while itself remains unaccountable. A good example of this is the shonky work carried out in Allenton - a dismal pathetic effort promoted by the council as being an enhancement - but in fact quite the opposite. Could Ashburton be the Merivale of the south? Not losing sight of the fact that Christchurch’s suburbs are moving this way faster than a speeding train and Rolleston’s CBD being as attractive as an outbreak of Ebola, many know that it’s a hell of a lot more pleasant to drive to Ashburton than into Hornby,
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for example. Furthermore, returning via Methven and Darfield and the attraction becomes even more apparent. Unfortunately, by not being able to comprehend the subtle association between physical urban quality and creating safe and attractive environments, residents of Ashburton will be, as has been the case for over two decades, short changed by institutional thinking. Edward Gates
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ave you ever tried to grow a plant from a cutting? Remarkable when you think about it. Nature allows you to hack off part of a plant, replant it and it grows new roots and takes off. I’m trying right now to grow more hedge plants and by the looks of things I’m going to be successful. Mind you my success goal is one plant out of 10, given I’ve never done this before. So what does that have to do with learning? Well everything really. In order for me to have any success at propagation I need to create the right growing conditions. As schools we look to always create the right learning conditions for our children. One of the conditions we talk about is the home environment. We hope that the children we are teaching come from the home environment or conditions that have set the child up to be successful. So what are some of these conditions? Here is my list of conditions I would hope exist in the home. They have nothing to do with income levels, home ownership, ethnicity, solo parents or other socio-economic factors. They are not in any order nor is it complete. 1. A Loving Bond with a Parent Long before a child can walk and talk, they must bond with a parent. This bond is consistent, positive, affirms the child and allows the child to take risks in their learning of the world around them. The bond allows the child to build a picture of who they are and leads to children with a positive selfesteem. 2. Consistent Parenting Whether the parenting is from a solo parent or a whole family, consistency is very important. This is difficult to achieve but worthwhile to pursue. Consistent parenting can be as little as sticking to how much screen time they have, through to how they talk to you as they grow up.
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own agenda and make time to help their children come to grips with new learning. 5. Talk Talking with children is different to talking to or at children. Talking correctly and consistently is vital for a child’s language development. Again being consistent is one of the keys to underpin a child succeeding in this area. Ask children questions why they believe the things they believe. There are times to be the mighty fountain of knowledge, and times to be the reflective listener. 6. Give Them Experiences and Your Time Parents who enrich their child’s daily life, exponentially widen their understanding of the world. Experiences such as playing at the domain, trying to build a kite from scraps or making homemade biscuits and giving them to a neighbour all require a small effort for the
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Peter Livingstone is the principal of Tinwald School. The views expressed in this column are his and do not represent the views of his school, the Ashburton Guardian or the Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association.
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In brief Cringe-worthy video Singapore’s tourism board has been forced to remove a YouTube video designed to promote the city-state to the Philippine market, after it was derided as “so bad it will go viral”. The three-minute clip depicts a young Filipino couple displaying astonishment as they visit various Singapore sights, including the iconic Marina Bay Sands casino and the Gardens by the Bay. At the end, the woman presents the man with a gift box - which turns out to contain a positive pregnancy test. “I knew Singapore always had a surprise waiting for me!” her husband exclaims. The video was withdrawn from YouTube on Monday after it drew a wave of derision in Singapore. - AAP
Pistorius text abuse
A Royal Australian Air Force AP-3C Orion flies past Australian Defense vessel Ocean Shield on a mission to drop sonar buoys to assist in the acoustic search of the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in the southern Indian Ocean. AP Photo
More black box signals The search zone for flight MH370 has narrowed down to 1300 square kilometres after more audio signals consistent with the plane’s black box were detected from the depths of the Indian Ocean. The furthest distance between the four most recent pings is about 25 km, a dramatic narrowing of the focus zone, considering the Indian Ocean search for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane began with a 305,000 square kilometre area to scour. “Considering what we started from, which was a huge chunk of the Indian Ocean, it’s certainly a remarkable reduction,” one of the search coordinators,
US Navy Captain Mark Matthews, said yesterday. “If you bounded all those detections in a circle, you’re still talking 1300 square kilometres.” Search co-ordinator and former defence force chief Angus Houston said a signal was picked up by Australian vessel Ocean Shield on Tuesday afternoon and was held for five minutes and 32 seconds. A second signal, detected by the same ship almost six hours later, was held for about seven minutes. Retired air chief marshal Houston described them as “great” and “encouraging” leads. “I believe we are searching in
the right area, but we need to visually identify aircraft wreckage before we can confirm with certainty that this is the final resting place of MH370,” he said. “For the sake of the 239 families, this is absolutely imperative. I’m not going to confirm anything until someone lays eyes on the wreckage.” Mr Houston said he was optimistic wreckage would be found “in the not too distant future”. The signals came three days after Ocean Shield picked up a signal that held for some two hours and 20 minutes, and another that held for about 13 minutes.
Ocean Shield’s search zone, more than 2000 kilometres northwest of Perth, was now being combed in tighter patterns, he said. Mr Houston said the pinger detector towed by Ocean Shield would continue to be used until it was absolutely clear the black box beacon’s battery was dead. It is 33 days since the plane went missing en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing three days beyond the battery’s life - but they are known to last several days longer. Once the battery was declared expired, the automated underwater vessel Bluefin-21 would be deployed and begin relaying sidescan sonar data.
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Queensland prepares for severe cyclone Evacuations have begun and Queensland’s premier is returning from overseas as the strongest cyclone since Yasi in 2011 moves in on the state’s far north. Cyclone Ita is due to intensify into a category four storm early today and cross north of Cooktown on Friday night. Gusts up to 280km/h, storm surges and heavy rain are expected which cause flooding in low-lying coastal areas. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) says Ita poses a “significant threat” to far northern coastal communities. A cyclone watch alert is in place from
Cape Grenville to Cairns. Gales will extend hundreds of kilometres from the eye of the storm, affecting areas from Coen to Cairns over Thursday and Friday. The storm comes three years after category five Yasi ripped through Queensland, causing
$3.5 billion worth of damage and lost tourism earnings. Yasi unleashed its wrath about 1000km south of where Ita is forecast to cross. “The winds won’t be as strong as Yasi, but it will be the worst we’ve had since,” BOM forecaster Andrew Cameron
told AAP. All staff and guests have been evacuated off Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef as a precaution. The last time the resort was evacuated was during Yasi, although the island wasn’t affected. Premier Campbell Newman has also cut short his Asian trade mission with Prime Minister Tony Abbott and will fly home to oversee preparations for Ita. Those in the small Cape York communities likely to be affected spent Wednesday stocking up on supplies and clearing yards. - AAP
Some of the text messages exchanged between Oscar Pistorius and Reeva Steenkamp indicate their relationship had elements of emotional abuse, criminologist Elizabeth Grobler says. Grobler, who works with parole boards on criminological assessments of offenders, has been particularly struck by messages showing Pistorius got angry over Steenkamp talking to another man - an old friend of hers - at a party without introducing him to the athlete. Pistorius forced Steenkamp to leave the party, leaving her feeling upset and scared. “That sort of abuse is caused by individual characteristics such as poor selfesteem, insecurity and fear of being rejected, which are present in Oscar,” Grobler said. - DPA
Party turns to horror Celebrations at an 18th birthday party in Sydney descended into shock, horror and the sounds of screaming when guests discovered a teenager had been speared in the head with a metal bar, a court has heard. Liam Knight, then 17, was enjoying his friend’s party in Forestville on January 11 last year when a metal bar penetrated his skull and caused permanent brain damage. Mr Knight was one of about 70 guests at the home where gatecrashers allegedly began throwing building material at guests. Jimmy Angelo Tupou, 19, and a second teen, known only as DS for legal reasons, have been charged over the attack and are standing trial at Sydney.
Opals for George Baby Prince George is set to carry on the royal tradition of acquiring gems, when he’s presented with a toy truck full of South Australian opals. Majestic Opals, based in the mining town of Coober Pedy, is offering the truck and three other opals set in koala, boomerang and kangaroo charms. Tourism Minister Leon Bignell says the gifts will be handed to SA government representatives to pass on to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge when they visit Elizabeth, in Adelaide’s north, on April 23. “Coober Pedy is recognised as the international opal capital, mining 86 per cent of the world’s opals,” he said. “Perhaps, when the young prince is older, and inspired by his opal-laden toy, he may someday visit Coober Pedy.” - AAP
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New Fonterra role Fonterra Cooperative Group, the world’s biggest exporter of dairy products, named Dutch dairy industry veteran Henk Bles to a new role as interim managing director of international farming ventures. Bles will start on April 14 for an initial term of six months while embarking on a global search for a permanent appointment, it said in a statement. The position reports directly to chief executive Theo Spierings and follows the decision to split off the Auckland-based company’s large scale farming operations into a stand-alone unit, it said. Bles has his own dairy, livestock and genetics businesses and is a board member of the Dutch Cattle Association.
Problems for ferry Problems continue to plague KiwiRail’s Interislander ferry service, with its replacement ferry, the Stena Alegra, requiring at least four days out-of action for repairs. The Stena Alegra, which began operating in New Zealand only in January, has been left with a nasty gash on its hull after sustaining damage in “extreme weather conditions” at the Wellington ferry terminal on Tuesday. Initially, only Tuesday and yesterday evening’s ferry crossings were cancelled, however KiwiRail has since confirmed the damage to the ship required permanent repair. This would take between four and five days to complete. - APNZ
strategic direction of Westland Milk Products,” he said. The company fully expected the D7 drier to have a “positive impact” on shareholder incomes and bring economic benefit to the community. Mr May said Westland Milk had a strong history of producing high quality milk powders and butter, but it had made “a strategic decision” to further
move production toward highend nutritional products, such as infant formula. “Nutritionals consistently deliver higher margins than milk powders and will lead to better payouts for our shareholders, as well as placing Westland on a pathway to a more secure and sustainable future.” Conditions imposed with the consent meant there would be
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Middle East hot for Pumpkin Patch Pumpkin Patch says it could open up to 40 more stores across the Middle East, a lucrative region for children’s clothing retailers where big families are the norm. The company’s two Middle Eastern partners already operate 50 Pumpkin Patch and two Charlie & Me (a sub-brand) outlets in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon. And those partners are in the process of rebranding 23 stores that have been operating under another childrenswear
brand to Charlie & Me. The company said its partners saw a “long-term opportunity” to open 30 to 40 additional stores in existing Middle Eastern markets. Pumpkin Patch’s general manager of international business, Dominique De Give, said Saudi Arabia - where families with up to nine children were common - was a particularly strong market for the Auckland-based retailer. “When people come in to buy clothing they oftentimes buy three of the same outfit for three different children.” - APNZ
“almost no additional impact” on the environment. That was because the Hokitika factory could continue to operate under pre-existing air and wastewater discharge permits, Mr May said. Shareholders will be fully briefed at shareholder meetings next month. The new drier will allow the factory to produce an additional 23,000 tonnes of nutritional product each season. Mr May said the co-operative had engaged Babbage Engineers as project managers and the plant would be built by Tetra Pak. “It is expected to be commissioned in August 2015 and generate sales of $115m per year when at full capacity.” The approval for D7 comes on top of a series of investments by Westland including the D6 dryer last season, the new boiler at Hokitika and investigation of a possible milk processing plant at its Rolleston site. Compiled by
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Online restaurant guide Zomato has rolled out a new social layer which gives users personalised tips from food buddies on where to get the best grub. The New Delhi-based company launched its website in New Zealand in July last year, and has so far compiled menu information and reviews for 6030 hospitality businesses in Auckland, Wellington and Hamilton. Zomato’s revamped website and mobile app builds on two ideas - that individual preferences vary, and that building a trusted system will result in easier decision-making, says founder and chief executive of Zomato, Deepinder Goyal. “Even before the advent of the internet, people relied on social opinions for restaurant discovery. In our endless discussions with our users, we realised this behaviour is still widely prevalent, but not catered to effectively by existing local discovery tools or review websites,” he said. - APNZ
Westland Milk Products says work on its new $102 million dairy nutritionals drier in Hokitika can begin almost immediately now it has consent. Westland District Council hearing commissioner Michael Garland on Monday granted resource consent to build the drier so it can produce higher value export products at the Hokitika factory. In a statement Tuesday the company welcomed the approval and said that, subject to no appeals over the next 15 days, work should start soon. General manager of operations Bernard May said Westland Milk was pleased that the conditions imposed by the commissioner were within the scope expected. Several of those conditions had been suggested by the company itself, partly to address concerns of potential objectors, Mr May said. “This is an excellent decision for the future growth and
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Water visionaries recognised Ashburton rural business consultant and valuer Bob Engelbrecht is the latest recipient of the Ron Cocks Memorial Award. But for the first time in the history of the IrrigationNZ award he will share it, with retired MAF policy manager Grant McFadden, from Christchurch. The announcement was made at IrrigationNZ’s conference dinner in Napier on Tuesday. Together the pair have more than a century of involvement in advocating for agriculture and irrigation interests, said IrrigationNZ chairman John Donkers, who presented the awards. Mr Engelbrecht has been one of the pre-eminent farm busi-
ness consultants in Canterbury for nearly five decades. He was a founding member of the New Zealand Irrigation Association in 1978, its inaugural secretary until 1986, and went on to become chairman, secretary, treasurer and newsletter editor of the association when it was reformed in 2001 after a hiatus. He was a founder of farm management consultancy Engelbrecht, Royds, Smith and Tavendale and was involved in many other consulting partnerships. His contributions to agribusiness have been recognised through a series of awards from Lincoln University, the New Zealand Institute of Primary
Industry Management and the New Zealand Property Institute. Mr McFadden began his career as a farm advisor with MAF in the mid-1960s and was a key support for farmers in the Lower Waitaki as they initiated their irrigation scheme in the 1970s. From the early ‘80s, he worked with farmers going through deregulation and drought experiences and later moved into MAF policy. In 1988, he took on responsibility for running the country’s 38 irrigation schemes and preparing them for sale to farmers when the Ministry of Works was closed. Later on he managed
many research contracts which looked at the sustainability and economics of irrigation. Mr McFadden was also involved in the early days of the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS) as an initial instigator of funding through MAF and as a Steering Group Member. The award was named in honour of Ron Cocks, a Mid Canterbury farmer who was an early leader in water issues, and is bestowed every second year to a New Zealander who has demonstrated leadership, voluntary dedication and achievement within the irrigation sector. The 2012 recipient was Brian Cameron, also from Ashburton.
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The last of the seven grand finalists for the ANZ Young Farmer Contest will be named at the Aorangi Regional Final held at the Mackenzie A&P Show on Easter Monday (April 21). Eight competitors pit their skills in a variety of hands-on, physical and theoretical challenges – all with an agricultural and farming focus. The evening component and quiz round will take place at the Mackenzie Community Centre. Competition will be stiff with more than $14,000 in cash, scholarships, products and services up for grabs. From the Pendarves club, 25-year-old Nigel Woodhead will contest his second regional final. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Lincoln University, and works as a field consultant in Ashburton. James Davidson, 25, of the Hinds club last competed in 2012 competition at the district level and will be making his first appearance as a
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TINWALD SALE Heavy woolly prime lambs held their value at this week’s Tinwald sheep sale, fetching $120$128. Medium weight woolly lambs made $100-$155, and lighter weights $80-$100. Heavier shorn lambs sold for $120-$125, mediums $105$120, and lighter lambs $80$100. Woolly prime ewes fetched $105-$117, medium weights $85-$100, and lighter
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The man behind the design and installation of a ground-breaking piped irrigation scheme in Mid Canterbury has been acknowledged with a prestigious award. Aquaduct NZ and its founder Gerard van den Bosch took out the highlysought-after Innovation Award at IrrigationNZ biennial conference in Napier on Tuesday night. Aquaduct’s entry, alongside associate company Bosch Irrigation, included its ground-breaking solution for the manufacture of irrigation pipe for Valetta Irrigation Scheme’s new 84km underground pipe network. A pop-up factory to produce pipe onsite was created in a paddock within the scheme’s boundaries slashing welding requirements by 80 per cent, reducing installation time and costs. The company supplied over 80km of pipe in sizes from 1.6m diameter to 200mm – in lengths up to 250 metres. The factory is New Zealand’s largest capacity plant pumping out 5800 tonnes of pipe in 60 days. Other innovative aspects of Aquaduct’s involvement with Valetta included machinery designed and adapted specifically for the Canterbury Plains’ unique cobblestone conditions and vibrating technology which bedded the irrigation scheme’s pipe network greatly increasing its longevity. Mr van den Bosch said the future of sustainable world development would rely on clean water and energy and Valetta’s piped gravity-fed irrigation scheme created and delivered efficient use of both. “The main driver for the Valetta project was the desire to eliminate water
loss and allow 37 per cent more land to be irrigated from same quantity of water,” he said. “The use of gravity to reduce pumping and save the farmers huge production costs was also a strong motivation. The lost economic potential from the open channels was an irresistible challenge and meeting the challenges required multifaceted innovations and efficiencies.” The judging panel, consisting of former IrrigationNZ CEO Terry Heiler, Magdy Mohssen, Andy Macfarlane and Tony Devries said while the top four finalists were all of very high quality, Aquaduct’s win was a clear result based on its potential for large scale adoption with significant efficiency gains and a long life span. IrrigationNZ CEO Andrew Curtis says Aquaduct deserved national recognition for setting the bar high for other irrigation schemes. “The newly piped scheme which only opened last month provides better water allocation through the gravity-fed pressurised pumps which improves water efficiency and the amount of land that can be irrigated in this part of Mid Canterbury,” Mr Curtis said. “What Aquaduct and Mr van den Bosch achieved was literally a worldfirst manufacturing pipe on-site. “Their contributions to reduce the environmental footprint of the scheme can’t be overlooked either,” says Mr Curtis. Aquaduct NZ beat off stiff competition from fellow finalists FieldNET and K-line G-Set to win the award. FieldNET have created new irrigation management technology which drastically reduce the use of water, time and labour when scheduling irrigation.
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he word “icon” is obviously overused in many cases. But I reckon it’s very appropriate for the Commodore SS, with its muscle-car like, 6 litre, 260kW/517Nm V8! Not just for the sound and performance this delivers, but because of the massive changes being made across the ditch by Holden (Ford and Toyota too) which are likely to eventually see the demise of Ozbuilt V8s. All VF Commodores have new look fronts, complete with LED daytime running lights. Their rears are also much tidier, so to spot the SS differences you really need to look for the rather discreet SS motifs, side skirts, the neat boot spoiler and especially the chrome quad exhausts. For the latter add a Simon O’Neill-like quality to the exhaust note. This is perhaps just a little more melodically subdued than previously. Also as the cars soundproofing is so good, to really appreciate this V8’s wonderful sound its best to head out of town. Then to wind the windows down, and enjoy. Of course this doesn’t do much for one’s hairstyle. However no problems in this respect though for Roger Harper, Smallbones’ new dealership manager! With a push of the start-stop button there’s the traditional V8 idle. From standstill it’s civilised and smooth, sprinting to 100kmh in about 6 seconds. While peak power is at 5600rpm, at low revs there’s great response, and with the 6-speed auto’s quick changes, during usual driving conditions you never need to tap
into the power lurking within. As well, hills are a non-event. But then when you choose to provoke this engine there’s not just a fast, smooth power delivery, but clearly some fun, and that exhaust note! For economy, under light throttle, there’s a clever cylinder fuel management system. Holden says expect 11.5l/100k overall.
The cabin both looks and feels very good. The nicely bolstered sports seats are suede trimmed, nicely retentive and proved comfortable for longer drives. Plus there’s other styling changes in keeping with it being a sporty SS. I liked the chunky steering wheel and soft-feel dash. There’s clear classy dials, large well-
spaced buttons and knobs, an electronic handbrake, dual zone climate-air and alloy pedals, all of which come together to create an upmarket feel. The big (8-inch) high sitting, centre MyLink touch-screen with its embedded apps, is also easy to operate and the window switches now where they should be – on the driver’s door. The eight speaker stereo system also
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8) Music produces great sound. But of course the V8 itself is better! I found the suspension to be very well set up to deal with our road conditions with its blend of control, balance and comfort. Through corners the combination of this, the responsive, well weighted electric steering and prodigious grip of the wide18 inch tyres means it sure brings a
FINALE With its great blend of handling, performance, ride comfort, refinement and that exhaust sound, the SS is fast, fun and relatively frugal. It’s easy to drive and deserves to be enjoyed! So suggest to all those blokes (and blokettes) who appreciate the power and the sound of music of a V8, that in years to come the SS will be a collectable!
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t’s perhaps no surprise that the Fiesta Sport with its 1.0 litre Ecoboost engine is a delight to drive, for this engine is the 2012 and 2013 International Engine of the Year. While standard Fiestas ride, handle and steer with real zest and the hot 2-door Fiesta ST is the hero of the range, this neat sized 4 door, Sport, complete with rear spoiler, body kit, sports suspension and 16-inch alloys is indeed a “warm” and great handling hatch. And thats thanks to the 170Nm of peak torque happening right through from 1400 to 4500rpm. Which is just where needed for every-day driving. 0-100kmh happens in just under 10seconds and it is quick at overtaking. Yet at cruise it’s relaxed and easy to have the trip computer show the claimed 5.3L/100km or less.
Inside there’s supportive and part leather clad sports seats in the front, while sound is taken care of by an 8 speaker Sony system. While a reversing camera is missing, the car’s neat size means its an easy park. If you like both driving and economy, this Fiesta Sport will certainly appeal!
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Club news 20 Ashburton Guardian Ashburton Golf Club A few weeks have passed since I last put pen to paper, and it has been a busy time down at the Brandon course. Alison and Len Hunt overcame a strong pairing of Heather Robertson and Vince Carr to pick up the White trophy, well done. The club champs knockout rounds kicked off last Saturday, with some very good games in the rain; most games went according to form, with no major upsets. This week throws up some very juicy ties, Knocker against wee Pauly Greer looks like a tough one to call, but the game of the round surely has to be the ever reliable Lefty May taking on the cool and collected Brian Nuttall. Word on the course is that they won’t see a lot of each other as they are both going through a case of the you know whats, (it’s a part of the lamb and it rhymes with yanks). Should be a great game, not for the faint hearted. As a match committee we tried to get more players into the plate play offs, by allowing second round losers in, as well as the usual 1st round losers. This has proved to be a logistical nightmare, so we have had to revert back to the original set up of first round losers only. Sorry for any confusion caused, it was all done with the best intentions; we are already working on ways to improve the Club champs qualifying procedure and plate entry for next season and beyond. Till next time, good golfing.
Ashburton Outdoor Bowling Club Good Morning. Have some results and a bit of housekeeping for you all. Firstly: Progressive Pairs 22/03/14 Leads. 1st. Maurice Reid, 2nd. Barry Molloy. Skips. 1st. Michael Lawson, 2nd. Annette Sargisson. RS About Pairs: 29/03/14 Leads. 1st. Ken McLaren, 2nd. Bruce Boothroyd. Skips. 1st. Barry Molloy, 2nd. Betty Beck (Looks like the B’s won this!!) Tuesday was wet for the ladies closing day but we had a great afternoon of inside entertainment from cards, mahjong, mini croquet and whatever else that we could find. Lots of laughter and stories were told and we finished a very pleasant day with a yummy afternoon tea. Thanks Janet it was great. Now a reminder that General Closing is on Saturday and a good day and evening is planned so come on down to the club and enjoy. We had an interchange with Temuka yesterday but have not had any reports but I am certain it was a grand day. Lastly well done to all who represented the club at the champion of champions day held recently, everyone performed great and the club is very proud of your efforts. Well that’s all from me today; see you on Saturday for closing celebrations!!!! Cheers
Ashburton Writers’ Group The April meeting of the Ashburton Writers’ Group was held recently. President Julie welcomed all present, particularly the two visitors from England.
results ■■ Basketball NBA results Collated NBA results yesterday (home team in CAPS): MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 110 San Antonio Spurs 91, UTAH JAZZ 83 Dallas Mavericks 95, SACRAMENTO KINGS 92 Oklahoma City Thunder 107, ATLANTA HAWKS 95 Detroit Pistons 102, L.A. LAKERS 130 Houston Rockets 145, MIAMI HEAT 87 Brooklyn Nets 88.
■■ Golf Tinwald Golf Women’s Stroke Round April 8
Thursday, April 10, 2014 Deb read a quotation – “A traveller sees what he sees, A tourist sees what he has come to see” Visit to Brownies: Julie and Kaye gave a report on their two visits to the Brownies. This had been very successful and resulted in many Brownies getting their Pen and Ink Badge. They had received a box of chocolates as a thank you, which they generously shared. In the first session they read a story, then gave the Brownies a picture and asked them to write a story about it, and also asked them to act out their emotions. In the second session they asked the Brownies to write a poem and share it with everyone. The Assignment for the meeting was “if you could have been someone in history, who would you have been?” Members wrote of Enid Blyton, Gertrude Blum, Hillary Block, Neil Armstrong, John Halifax, Queen Elizabeth I and dinner guests. Members voted that Heather and Rae had written the best endings of their assignments. The instant exercise was to begin with “I found it in the Autumn Leaves.” Members wrote of illicit tryst, lover’s body, lawn raking, better days, a little doll, a lovely ring, new motorcycle, notes, and dog running in front. The meeting concluded at 2.50pm with the serving of afternoon tea. The next meeting is the Annual General Meeting; the assignment is to answer “Rich or Smart? If you had a chance to be the richest person in the world or the smartest person, which would you choose and why?” Visitors are welcome to the meetings, please phone Rae at 308 8927.
Coronation Smallbore Rifle Club March 31 and April 7 Goodness me! The season aggregate doesn’t start for another week and the pressure is on already. Some really good scores mixed with the odd disappointment. Nick Stewart’s first up possible and 99s by Sandy Collett, Sarah Clifford and Nina McKenzie are fairly strong indicators. Kevin Hooper; newly arrived in town shows strong potential. Individual scores were: Savanna McArthur 96.3, Steve McArthur 97.3 & 192.8, Mark Stewart 96.4, Sandy Collett 99.8 & 197.13, Heather Ross 88.2, Nina McKenzie 94.2, 99.5 & 97.4, Nick Squires 93.0, Hailey Beevor 93.1, Shirley Herridge 92.1 & 97.4, Kevin Hooper 95.2, Sarah Clifford 93.1, 99.7, 96.4 & 189.6, Brian Hawksby 94.0, T.J. Stewart 189.6, Nick Stewart 100.7 & 95.3. April 7: The first night of the season’s aggregate and quite obvious that they mean business, Nick Stewart and Sarah Clifford being the stand outs on the night. Individual scores were: Steve McArthur 98.4 & 191.7, Savanna McArthur 97.3, Heather Ross 87.0 & 86.2, Graham McLaren 96.5, Sandy Collett 98.3 & 190.7, Erin McLaren 81.0, Nina McKenzie 96.4 & 196.13, Hailey Beevor 91.2, Nick Stewart 99.3, 99.6 & 97.3, Bill Rankin 96.4 & 91.1, Dean Smith 95.4 & 96.4, Coby Snowden 94.2, Brian Hawksby 94.3, Sarah Clifford 194.5 & 99.4, T.J. Stewart 189.5.
Collen Linney Nett 76 Val Prendergast Nett 82 Nearest the Pins No 6 Stables Restaurant; not struck No 12 Hair by Mac and Maggie not struck No 2 Dairy Business Centre M Kennedy No16 2nd Shot Outdoor Adventure not struck Bradford 9 hole Ladies Sue Bunt Salver Valda Johnston nett 51 Stroke round Karen Young nett 41
■■ Shooting Coronation Smallbore Rifle Club Novice/Junior Night April 8 Individual scores were: Matthew Batty 88.1 & 90.1, Darren Harris 81.1 & 89.0, Emma Smith 75 & 77, Sam Smith 47 & 66, Michaela Smith 85.1, Jayden Collett 87.1 & 92.3, Conor Little 80, Daniel Bennett 81 & 80, Megan Snowden 85.1, Al-
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Simon Fleetwood, Craig Carter and Jeff Nowell were the pride of the Methven Bowling Club this week as they celebrated taking out the Champion of Champions Trophy in Christchurch.
Creative Fibre Ashburton The meeting took place on Monday 7th April at Allenton Rugby Club at which 25 women attended. Personal matters: Sue, our president, will be back from England by the end of the month. Some of our older members are not well. It was made clear what the Co-manager of the new Fibre shop at Woolston’s tasks and qualifications are for that demanding job. If a person feels they have those qualifications and time then go for it. Time was spent in giving some of the details about the Mystery Trip on Monday 14th April. People are to meet at the truck area of Ashburton Hotel at 8.45a.m. possibly returning about 5 p.m. Bring lunch and $20 for the trip and $5 for entry to an exhibition. The next spin-in day will be at Sylvia’s home 147 Victoria St. SHOW AND TELL TABLE: A woven mat with fleece staples worked in, baby wear:- a pink all in one jacket, a pink cardigan and a white one, 2 prem. singlets and boottees. A sleeveless jacket knitted sideways, natural coloured hats (4) a short sleeved adult pullover, a natural coloured jersey overdyed so that the colours blended well. A small box containing a butterfly theme, spun wool, pair of adult socks, a man’s grey jersey, a single ply mohair scarf and samples of knitting mounted on sandpaper so they don’t slip. The club was encouraged to knit 8 inch squares for knee rugs for an old people’s home. Also small cuddly toys for Shoebox Christmas gifts to be given to needy children in the Pacific region. It is good that the club has practical outreach for those in need. Members are encouraged to go to see
den Thomas 93.0, Kirsten Symonds 63 & 72.1, Kaitlyn Nepe 87.1, Roanna Thomas 69 & 78, Ben Beevor 76, Logan McArthur 67.1, Lanelle McArthur 81.2.
draws ■■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club Midweek Women April 15 Draw Steward: Janice Dunlop 308 3910 Tuesday Starters: D. Hinton and B. Cameron Round 2 Championship Matches: No 1 Tee 9.30 W. Parr v V. Moore, 9.36 P. Bell v S. Elliott, 9.42 K. McRae v M. Urquhart,
Petra de Gues’s exhibition of quilting at the Intermediate School April 24th – 26th. The meeting closed at 11.30 a.m. followed by fellowship and lunch.
Methven Bowls Another outstanding achievement for our Club was Craig Carter, Simon Fleetwood and Jeff Nowell winning the Champion of Champions in Christchurch. This is a real achievement for our country boys to win this Title. It puts them up there with the best of the best. These boys have a lot to be proud of as these titles usually go to the town teams. Methven Bowling club is so proud of you. They beat some high profile players on their way to the top. Congratulations. Our bowlers have been busy on the green. I don’t think anyone really wants the season to end. Tuesday was our closing day; it was really successful as we had it late afternoon and had a BBQ tea. Winners of the married couples Hart Trophy were Alan and Erna Smith; the Jack and Jill winners were Ivan Syme and Mary Stone; well done to you all. Winners for the mixed drawn pairs Hart Cup were Neil Owen and Wendy Blackwell. The men’s drawn Timpson Trophy was won by Craig Carter and Bruce Harper. The MSA held their getaway last weekend with 5 teams from Methven playing. This was a great tournament with play at 2 greens. At the Hampstead green Brent Mayson, Wendy Suttie, Bruce Harper and Adrian Kemp were placed 3rd. Our own Topsy Eddington won a draw in the money raffle. It has been a great year for some and a lot of fun for others.
9.48 R. Bennett v A, Hopwood, 9.54 M. Watson v J. McArthur, 10.00 F. Matsinger v K. Shaw, 10.06 M. Stoddart v H. Trott, 10.12 W. Carter v J. McKeown, Silver Plate 10.18 A. Grant v L. Wackrow. All other players report at 9 a.m. For a 9.30 a.m. Par Round Saturday Championship Round 2 Matches: 12th April: S. Bradford v A. Hewson, N. HamiltonCross v H, Lovett, H. Robertson v R. Gallagher, J. Williams v L. Pollock, B. Fechney v J. Dunlop Nine Hole Men and Women’s Section April 17th – Round 1 Club Championships – matchplay – report 9.15 a.m. Nine Hole Convenors – Carol O’Reilly 308 8758 and Wendy Smith 308 9201 Saturday 12th April Round 2 Championship Matches as above - report 8.20 a.m. for 8.45 a.m. start All women players welcome to join
If I have missed any results or mucked up a name or two I apologise. I have had the odd complaint. But I have done my best to cover most games and events for the club. As we all know it takes a good committee, workers, loyal sponsors and most of all happy dedicated bowlers to make the club as successful as we are. Well done to all involved in these duties. Congratulations to all our trophy winners this year. We look forward to seeing you at our prize giving night and dinner. This will be at the club. Dinner will be $40 a head; names into Wendy Carter. Format for this: Thursday 24th April Happy Hour 5.30, Prize giving 6.30, Dinner at 7.30 I would like to thank everyone for keeping me informed of results and thank you to the readers who have followed my reports. This is Melva Middleton signing off. Have a good winter everyone.
Petanque Saturday 5th April the Petanque Section competed in the Autumn Invitation Drawn Triples Tournament hosted by the Ascot Petanque Club, Christchurch. A good day’s play was had by all. Our members represented us very well, with the following results. Championship Winner: Rewa Kyle and her team Plate Winner: Beverley Attewell and her team Bowl Runner Up: Betty King and her team. There were 12 teams playing, representing the following clubs, Papanui, Ascot, Woolston, Christchurch and Ashburton. Congratulations to all players for a friendly and fun day.
weekend ladies. Club Captain – Jenny Williams 308 2081
Tinwald Women’s Golf April 15 L.G.U. No 1 Tee 9.30 a.m. M Kennedy J Smith LMcClea 9.35 D Wellman P Bell V Prendergast 9.40 A Dwan C Shanks M Smith No 7 Tee 9.30 M Moore D Mitchell S Young 9.35 P Ellis B O,Neill S Vucetich No 10 Tee 9.30 C Linney P Smith J VanderHeide 9.35 M Bennett D Lowe P McAndrew 9.40 J Bruhns D Sharplin P Templeton 9.45 J Undy K McAuliffe M Oakley No 13 Tee 9.30 D Boon L Bird V Hampton 9.35 T O,Connell I Divers B Jackson Bradford 9 Hole Women Stableford No1 Tee 9.45 K Young M Sherriff V Johnston J Cartwright Starters J Undy K McAuliffe Cards M Kennedy S Young A.M.Tea K Young P.M J Smith L McClea
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In brief Currie China-bound View or purchase photos online guardianonline.co.nz
Braden Currie is heading for China to compete in the four-day Wenzhou Outdoor Challenge. The defending Coast to Coast Champion has his first outing with his new multisport team, Team New Zealand Adventure with fellow Wanaka based athletes Dougal Allan and women’s Coast to Coast champion Jess Simson. His older brother Glen was supposed to race but had his appendix and gall bladder removed a fortnight ago, which has had Wanaka’s Bob Mclachlan rushed in for the team’s maiden race. Currie and Allan claimed a clean sweep win in the Wenzhou Outdoor Challenge last year, while Currie also won the Wulong Mountain Quest in China for a second year in a row with an all-kiwi team of Stu Lynch, Elina and Richard Ussher.
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Lefties finally escape the rain Ross Stobie of Nelson (above) looks to make a putt on day three of the 29th National Lefthanders Tournament at the Ashburton Golf Club yesterday. After two days of rain the
golfers had some semblance of fine weather for the penultimate round. Hilary Lovett remained the leading leftie lady and the local will take a resounding lead into today’s fourth and final round
with only an absolute disaster stopping her from taking the title. In the Open Men’s Jamie Frewen had the best round yesterday of a nett 60 with Mike Western the next best with 64,
but it was Raglan’s Ken Shea who will start the day as the new leader. In the senior men’s Howick’s Greg Limmond and Australian George Kotaridis will start the day tied for the lead.
Norman not the best not to win Masters By Darren Walton He dominated world golf for more than a decade, topped the rankings for 331 weeks and fell agonisingly short at Augusta National on so many occasions, yet Greg Norman still doesn’t rank as the best player never to win the Masters. Not according to the USPGA Tour.com, which has listed its top 10 players unable to reign at Augusta on the eve of the season’s first major starting tonight (AEST). The “honour” instead goes to a player whose best finishes in 20 appearances at the Masters were tied for 10th in both 1975 and 1985. All-time great Lee Trevino, a six-time major champion, edged out Norman based on an otherwise brilliant career spanning more than 30 years. While he never came close to getting it done at Augusta, Trevino is one of only four men
to have won the British Open, US Open and US PGA championships - and the Mexican American won each of those twice. Norman, though, does come in as the second-best player never to have won the prestigious Masters, after seeming destined to don a green jacket from the moment he finished fourth on debut as a 25-year-old in 1981. All up, The Shark posted a remarkable eight top-5 finishes at Augusta, including runnerup showings in 1986, 1987 and 1996, when he famously blew a six-shot final-round lead. In ‘86, Jack Nicklaus shot a six-under 30 on the back nine to deny Norman and become, at 46, the oldest player to win the Masters. In ‘87, Larry Mize chipped in on the second hole of a suddendeath playoff. Norman also finished third on two other occasions, includ-
Greg Norman: A remarkable eight top-5 finishes at Augusta
ing 1989 when he led up the last hole and in 1999 when he again led on the homeward nine. Alas, the golfing gods never shone on Norman when the azaleas bloomed. The website ranked threetime major champion Johnny Miller, runner-up three times
at Augusta, as the third-best player never to win the Masters. Fellow American Hale Irwin, a three-times US Open champion who recorded seven top-10 Masters finishes, rates as the fourth-best never to win it. South Africans Nick Price, a triple major champion, and Ernie Els, with four majors and two seconds at Augusta, are deemed the next best players never to win the Masters. Rounding out the top 10 players never to wear the green jacket are Americans Tom Kite, Tom Weiskopf, former world No.1 David Duval and Davis Love III. Kite was runner-up twice, Duval had four consecutive top-6 finishes, Weiskopf was runner-up a record-equalling four times at Augusta and Love III was second on two occa- AAP sions.
Hayden Roulston will be hoping for a safer second ride in Belgium this week when he contests the 204km Scheldeprijs today. Roulston’s Trek team-mates Stijn Devolder and Yaroslav Popovych have been withdrawn from the line-up due to injuries sustained from crashes in Ronde van Vlaanderen on Sunday which was won by lead rider Fabian Cancellara. The current New Zealand road champion and fellow Kiwi Jesse Sergent failed to finish a crash-riddled race but are in the team of six riders in Scheldeprijs, and will hope to navigate the course safely to then contest the Paris Roubaix, the 260km hell of the north, this Sunday.
Winning secret Steven Bowditch has revealed the secret behind the breakthrough US PGA Tour victory that earned him his Masters debut. It’s Angie Pampling, the wife of good mate and fellow Australian tour pro Rod Pampling. An accomplished sports psychologist, she started working with Bowditch just before his victory at the Texas Open. “I just thought, especially this year, that I was playing well and just getting nothing out of my game,” explained Bowditch. “So I was talking to Pamps and he said why don’t you go have a talk to Angie.” Their four-hour chat prior to the Texas Open focused on breathing techniques and allowed the 30-year-old to bring his concentration to a new level. - AAP
Scott feeling the buzz From sharing a locker with the legendary Gary Player to inspiring victories by fellow Australians, reigning Masters champion Adam Scott is still feeling the buzz from his first major title. Scott played dream rounds at Augusta National last weekend with his father and served up authentic Moreton Bay Bugs and his mother’s homemade dessert on the Champions Dinner menu on Tuesday night. And despite the extra distractions, Scott remains confident that he can join Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Nick Faldo as the only back-to-back Masters winners after Sunday’s final round. “I would like to add my name to that list this week,” Scott said yesterday. - AFP
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In brief Wakanui derby Wakanui Black and Wakanui Blue go head to head for the first time this season on Saturday in the Mid-South Canterbury. The Wakanui men’s sides had to play out four epic battles to find a winner last year. the sides couldn’t be separated in their three round robin clashes in the Mid-South Canterbury competition which forced a fourth match up for the Bowman Cup and the crown of being the top Mid Canterbury side. After 280 minutes of hockey Wakanui Black emerged with a 4-3 win, a 7-6 aggregate score, and then went on to complete an unbeaten season. Black has stretched its win streak out another two games with bonus point wins while Blue has also started strongly with two wins, pointing towards another tight tussle. Tinwald on the other hand come back from bye week spent erasing memories of their opening day defeat to Cambridge to take on a winless Timaru Boys in Timaru. In the women’s competition Hampstead are after back to back wins when they face Timaru Girls’, while Hampstead-Collegians go up against Craighead.
Seeking that first win Mid Canterbury will chase their first win of the season in their first home game in division one Mainland Football on Saturday. Mid Canterbury were beaten 3-1 by Christchurch United in their season opener in Christchurch last week and will look to get their first win on the board at home to Parklands United who were undone 2-3 by Waimak. Mid Canterbury Eastern got off to a winning start in division four with a 2-1 win over Cashmere Technical and will look to claim back-toback wins away to FC Twenty 11. Methven International were held to a 1-1 draw with Halswell United and also chase a win at home taking on Western in division five. The Mid Canterbury Masters are away to Ferrymead Bays a week after a 4-5 away loss to FC Twenty11. The Mid Canterbury women were also week one winners when they beat Coastal Spirit 3-1 and are away to Cashmere Technical this Sunday.
Warriors hit back Warriors chairman Bill Wavish has rejected suggestions from co-owner Sir Owen Glenn that he was not consulted over the departure of coach Matt Elliott. Glenn yesterday described as “diabolical” the sacking of Elliott after the Warriors heavy defeat against Cronulla on Saturday, saying the move was made without his consent. But Wavish responded in a statement last night, noting Glenn’s comments but disagreeing with the order of events that led to Elliott’s dismissal. “I met with Matt on Sunday morning with the full knowledge and unanimous support of the board,” Wavish said. “This support included Sir Owen’s representative on the board, who subsequently told me that Sir Owen was informed.” Glenn yesterday said Elliott was instead sacked from his post. - APNZ
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Top names off contract By Michael Brown As the club descends into chaos following the sacking of Matt Elliott as coach, there are no guarantees the Warriors will be able to hold onto senior players Simon Mannering and Jacob Lillyman next season. The pair head a list of a number of first-grade players off contract at the end of the year and, with Mannering 27 and Lillyman 30, both are acutely aware of the importance of their next deal. Mannering is the club’s captain who is into his 10th season with the Warriors and Lillyman joined in 2009 and has been their best and most consistent forward this year, averaging close to 150m a game. Mannering admits the past two-and-a-half seasons have been hard as he’s seen two coaches sacked (Brian McClennan and Elliott) and two others leave (Ivan Cleary and Tony Iro), and it might have an impact on his decision. “At this stage of my career, it’s probably going to be my last contract so it’s pretty important,” Mannering said. “It was different in the past but I have a family now and a lot more responsibilities away from football. I just need to take a bit more time and think about them and not just myself. “It’s not as clear cut any more when, if you love a club, you
sign on the dotted line like that. “I love this club but I love my family and I need to do what’s best for them as well. “The last couple of years have had an effect on me. “If you ask my partner she would say that. “It’s been hard. I definitely don’t want to go down that track again, that for sure.” Mannering would be an attractive proposition for most NRL clubs. He’s easily the most consistent Warriors player - he’s a three-time Player of the Year - and is one of the best secondrowers in the game. The club entered into negotiations with him before the World Cup and re-started those talks recently. Mannering grew up playing rugby before switching to league as a teenager and, although he still has a love of the 15-man game, isn’t considering a switch of codes. ‘I don’t think I would be good enough to pursue that,” he said. “It’s not really in my thoughts at all. I’m still thinking about what job I can do here at the club.” Lillyman joined from the Cowboys and has been a popular player because of his strong ball-running. He played twice for Queensland in 2011 and is being talked about as a contender again this season after a good start to the year.
Simon Mannering: An attractive proposition for most NRL clubs.
“There might be one or two out there,” Lillyman said with a smile when asked if other clubs had expressed an interest in him. “My manager will come over and talk to the Warriors and we will see what happen because now is the time to do it. “Given everything that’s happened, I’m still happy here and would like to stay. I’ve had a great time with a great bunch of lads. It’s a great club. “That will certainly be taken into account but this is a pretty important contract this one. I will definitely be weighing up all offers and considering eve-
rything very carefully. “I have no real desire to go overseas. If possible, I would like to finish my career in the NRL.” The club, although considerably distracted by events off the field, still need to make decisions about a host of offcontract players including Nathan Friend, Kevin Locke, Suaia Matagi, Jerome Ropati, Sione Lousi, Charlie Gubb and Sebastine Ikahihifo. They also need to chase their targets, but the events of the past few days might put some players off joining the Warriors. - APNZ
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Highlanders face wounded Bulls By Steve hepBurn Nasi Manu will have his first rest of the season - to start with, anyway - while Brad Thorn returns as the Highlanders get ready for the physical confrontation of the Bulls. The Highlanders have made some changes to their forward pack to face the South Africans. Manu will begin the match in the reserves, with Elliot Dixon getting the start at No.8. The other candidate to start off the back of the scrum, TJ Ioane, pulled a calf at training earlier this week, and was unavailable for a couple of weeks. Manu was struggling with an ankle injury earlier this week but should be good enough to come off the bench. Kane Hames returns to the front row after missing last week because of suspension,
with Chris King moving across to the tighthead side. Brad Thorn is back in the starting side, replacing Jarrad Hoeata. Patrick Osborne returns to the left wing to replace the suspended Kurt Baker. Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph was expecting nothing less than a tough contest from a wounded Bulls side, which has spent the last few days in Queenstown resting up. Joseph said the Bulls had upset some good teams. “Any team that is wounded is going to be a handful . . . they are a very, very strong rugby team. They taught us a bit of a lesson at Loftus last year but previous to that we have had a bit of success against the Bulls,” Joseph said. “But this is going to be a very tough team. There are obvious things that they are good at . . .
Brad Thorn: Expecting a huge battle with Victor Matfield.
physically it is going to be a hell of a match. And our forwards need to get out there and match them.” The Highlanders will know what is coming tomorrow night and even more so with the selection of lock Victor Matfield, the former Springbok captain with more than 100 test caps to his name. Matfield, who turns 37 next month, will face off in the sec-
ond row against 39-year-old Thorn, in what will be a battle of hard men. Matfield had originally intended to come on tour just as a coaching consultant to Bulls coach Frans Ludeke. But injuries in the side’s loss to the Hurricanes last week has forced Matfield to get his boots out again. His experience and ability around the field is a huge plus for a Bulls side which is going through a period of transition this year as players move on and youngsters are introduced. He will be partnered in the second row by captain Flip van der Merwe. First five-eighth JacquesLouis Potgeiter has shrugged off a blow to his leg picked up in the Hurricanes game and will be a key for the Bulls with his goalkicking. - ODT
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Forbury Park Trotting Club Inc Venue: Forbury Park Meeting Date: 10 Apr 2014 NZ Meeting number: 7 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7; 9, 10 and 11 1 5.35pm (NZT) SUPERFAST STUART TROT $5500, 3yo+ c0 trot, stand, 2200m 1 47006 Thanksfor Stopin (1) fr .....................P Court 2 4P929 Gogirl Bromac (2) fr ................... S Ottley (J) 3 5 Och Aye The Noo (3) fr .................M Denton 4 00727 Price Of Fame (4) fr ...................... T Trathen 5 36923 Phat Freddy’s Drop (5) fr .................. D Dunn 6 5620D Desolation Row (6) fr ..................... A Faulks 7 303P4 Pure Emotion (7) fr.........................N Burton 8 25340 Snow Boy (8) fr .....................R McIlwrick (J) 9 Goodtobebad (9) fr..........................J W Cox 10 Natural (10) fr ......................................B Butt 11 0090x Paradise Spur (U1) fr ..................T McMillan 12 80640 John The Fib (U2) fr ................ M Williamson 2 6.05pm WASHINGTON VC FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE $5500, 2yo+ f&m c0 mob. pace, mbl, 1700m 1 44 Bettor Think Twice (1) fr ................... D Dunn 2 54425 Highland Reign (2) fr .................. S Ottley (J) 3 B Major (3) fr ...................................J W Cox 4 777 San Fernando (4) fr.....................B McLellan 5 Millwood Faith (5) fr.......................B Orange 6 8 Major Overdrive (6) fr ...................... G Smith 7 62830 Sage (7) fr ............................... M Williamson 8 0x090 Ultimate Blue Jean (8) fr ................N Burton 9 73600 Amelia Pond (21) fr ................... R Anderson 10 Minimise (22) fr ....................... N Williamson 11 Champagne Dreams fr................. Scratched 12 5423 Sicilian Secret (23) fr......................T Chmiel 3 6.30pm G J GARDNER MOBILE PACE $5500, 2yo+ c0 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 0x800 Rumpole (1) fr ................................... S Lock 2 6 Atom Hanover (2) fr.................... S Ottley (J) 3 43638 Shard Diego (3) fr ........................... G Smith 4 Mako Banner (4) fr ..........................J W Cox 5 030x8 Tagataese (5) fr ............................T Williams 6 34835 Jaccka Emberz (6) fr ............... M Williamson 7 82388 Caesar Rocks (7) fr ....................... K Barclay 8 85006 Gerald (8) fr....................................T Chmiel
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9 00 From The Art (9) fr ......................... A Faulks 10 4029x Captain Thunderjet (21) fr ...................B Butt 11 Katy Perry (22) fr.............................. D Dunn 4 6.55pm RICOH HANDICAP TROT $6000, 4yo+ c1 to c2 discrhcp trot, stand, 2700m 1 94465 Miri (1) fr....................................D O’Connell 2 6x508 U Can I Can (2) fr.................... C D Thornley 3 36009 Evander D Go (3) fr ........................N Burton 4 89678 City Courage (4) fr .................. J Thomas (J) 5 08910 Desert Blue (5) fr ........................T McMillan 6 08767 Martini (6) fr ................................D Simpson 7 98700 Face Value (7) fr ..............................J W Cox 8 00337 Joltin Joe Demagio (8) fr ............ S Ottley (J) 9 10042 Gorilla Playboy (9) fr ............... M Williamson 10 27150 Maidofdiamonds (10) fr ...... B Williamson (J) 11 57747 Armori (U1) fr ................................. G McLay 12 51037 Feather Boyz (U2) fr.......................T Chmiel 13 007P0 Apollo Mission (U3) fr............R McIlwrick (J) 14 x0808 Winfield Dougall (U4) fr .................D Gordon 15 05400 Ngaire Margaret 10 ...................... Scratched 16 48790 Danny Cool 10 ............................. Scratched 17 9P990 Westmelton Willie 10.................... Scratched Em: Ngaire Margaret, Danny Cool, Westmelton Willie 5 7.25pm MITRE 10 FORBURY SPRINT SERIES HEAT MOBILE PACE $6000, 4yo+ c1 pace, mobile, 1200m 1 0588x Juliana Belle (1) fr ................... N Williamson 2 1x955 Sunnivue Bay Boy (2) fr ..... B Williamson (J) 3 28007 All For D B fr................................. Scratched 4 07096 Tuscaloosa (3) fr .........................T McMillan 5 x1078 Strathtara (4) fr................................. D Dunn 6 00400 Gino D’Acampo (5) fr .................... K Butt (J) 7 74405 Hudson Sully (6) fr .........................T Chmiel 8 77006 Alexy fr ......................................... Scratched 9 05500 Ronnoco (21) fr ...............................R Swain 10 10724 The Highlight (22) fr ................ M Williamson 11 00956 Dream Gal (23) fr ..........................B Orange Emergencies: All For D B, Alexy 6 7.55pm KEEP IT CLEAN HANDICAP PACE $6500, 3yo+ c1 to c2 spechcp pace, stand, 2700m 1 150x Highview Anwell (1) fr ..................T Williams 2 21x Smoke N Grin (2) fr .........................J W Cox 3 13008 Grin Again (3) fr ......................... S Ottley (J)
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60670 Tricky Girl (4) fr................................ G Smith 46473 Minstrel Boy (5) fr ................... S Walkinshaw 98900 Top Brass (6) fr ....................... M Williamson 94501 Machs A Flyin (7) fr ....................... K Butt (J) 60309 Lurah 10 ....................................... Scratched 27962 Smart Caesar (1) 10 ............... C D Thornley 42145 Memorable (2) 10 ............................. D Dunn 90777 Montenegro (3) 10 ........................B Orange 7 8.20pm PRYDE’S EASIFEED HANDICAP TROT $7500, 4yo+ c2 & faster discrhcp trot, stand, 2700m 1 5P730 Trade Me Now (1) fr ..................... B Norman 2 48790 Danny Cool fr ............................... Scratched 3 05400 Ngaire Margaret (2) fr .................... A Faulks 4 63170 Goodboy Tiger (3) fr ................ M Williamson 5 31646 Chiola Belle fr............................... Scratched 6 9P990 Westmelton Willie (U1) fr .................T Healy 7 2400x Oh Nova (1) 10.............................. G Chmiel 8 01251 Clifden Clowers (2) 10...................B Orange 9 27980 Mum Beat Lyall (U1) 10 ................M Denton 10 5600x The Doctor (U2) 10 ....................... K Barclay 11 78109 Sundons Comet (1) 20 ............ C D Thornley 12 25826 Monnay (1) 30 .................... B Williamson (J) 13 6011x King Kenny (U1) 30 .......................... D Dunn 8 8.45pm SPEIGHTS PACE $5500, 2yo+ c0 pace, stand, 2200m 1 72318 Vedika (1) fr ...................................... D Dunn 2 Hez Only The Lonely (2) fr .............. G Smith 3 00086 Doctor’s Brother (3) fr..................T McMillan 4 08089 Maybe Foxy (4) fr ....................... S Ottley (J) 5 246Fx Kilmorich (5) fr................................T Chmiel 6 540 Black Rock Babe (6) fr ................B McLellan 7 67x Stronachlachar (7) fr ............... N Williamson 8 020 Havnaparty (8) fr .................... S Walkinshaw 9 257x0 Our Girl Frankie (9) fr ......................R Swain 10 32324 Big Slow (10) fr ...................................B Butt 11 6949 Real Impulse (11) fr ......................B Orange 12 09x00 Keystone (12) fr................................G Laing 13 59800 Sounds Like Us fr......................... Scratched 14 Champagne Dreams fr................. Scratched 15 00700 The Grinder (13) fr .................. M Williamson 16 04404 Verdun (14) fr ................................. A Faulks 17 7 Play Action fr ................................ Scratched Em: Keystone, Champagne Dreams, The Grinder
13 98040 Extreme Force (24) fr .............. N Williamson 14 80909 Shiney Princess (25) fr..........R McIlwrick (J) 15 66300 Aveross Rustler (26) fr ................... A Faulks 16 28007 All For D B fr................................. Scratched Emergencies: Alexy, All For D B 10 9.35pm MOSGIEL MOTOR COURT HCAP PACE $8000, 4yo+ c3 to c6 +claimer discrhcp pace, stand, 2700m 1 55077 Fair Dinkum Bromac (1) fr .............B Orange 2 36103 Stradowan (2) fr ...........................T Williams 3 96460 Sonnetsson fr ............................... Scratched 4 x1387 Angus T Jones (U1) fr ....................T Chmiel 5 33071 Expressionist (1) 10 ................ M Williamson 6 97201 Hairy Maclary (2) 10 .................. S Ottley (J) 7 0D122 Belkmyster (3) 10 ................. D Dunn 8 64418 Delightful Song (1) 20 ................... K Barclay 9 77796 Wot The Owl (2) 20 ................. J Thomas (J) 11 10.00pm ODT HANDICAP PACE $6500, 3yo+ c1 to c2 spechcp pace, stand, 2700m 1 09231 Bryleigh Jewel (1) fr ......................B Orange 2 07080 Langham Gold (2) fr .......................... S Lock 3 05560 Midfrew Tarpediem (3) fr ............ S Ottley (J) 4 10780 San Antonio Rose (4) fr ..... B Williamson (J) 5 70000 Mike McKaid (5) fr ................... N Williamson Blair Orange drives Millwood 6 290x9 Beaver Boy (6) fr ..................... C D Thornley Faith in the second on the card 7 x9P77 Rome (7) fr .................................... K Barclay 8 41590 Still Shakin (8) fr..............................J W Cox at Forbury Park tonight. 9 16000 Tachma (9) fr ........................... M Williamson 10 40509 The Lutts (1) 10.............................N Buchan 9 9.10pm DUNEDIN HOLIDAY PARK MOBILE PACE 11 38415 Starsky’s Dream (2) 10 .................... D Dunn $6000, 3yo+ c1 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m SELECTIONS 1 79566 Del Sur (1) fr ...................... B Williamson (J) 2 77006 Alexy fr ......................................... Scratched Race 1: Natural, Desolation Row, Phat Freddy’s Drop 3 94358 Ultimate CC (2) fr ..........................B Orange Race 2: Bettor Think Twice, Major Overdrive, Millwood Faith 4 80x00 Halston Bromac (3) fr .............. C D Thornley Race 3: Katy Perry, Jaccka Emberz, Mako Banner 5 34829 Bhappy (4) fr .................................R Jenkins Race 4: Armori, Gorilla Playboy, Joltin Joe Demagio 6 0447x Billy Jack (5) fr.....................................B Butt Race 5: Sunnivue Bay Boy, The Highlight, Gino D’Acampo 7 06375 Caesar (6) fr ........................... S Walkinshaw Race 6: Smart Caesar, Machs A Flyin, Memorable 8 34034 True Legend (7) fr ........................... G Smith Race 7: Oh Nova, Monnay, King Kenny, Clifden Clowers 9 02627 Sara Holley (8) fr .............................J W Cox Race 8: Big Slow, Stronachlachar, Vedika 10 21699 Phoenix Warrior (21) fr ..................... D Dunn Race 9: Phoenix Warrior, Ultimate CC, Halston Bromac 11 0x793 Suzali Queen (22) fr .......................T Chmiel Race 10: Belkmyster, Angus T Jones, Expressionist 12 27132 Tartan Trilogy (23) fr ................ M Williamson Race 11: Starsky’s Dream, Beaver Boy, Bryleigh Jewel
Otago gallops Today at Wingatui Raceway
41770 Annabel Rose td (8) 54 ................K Williams 56152 Nolawood mb (6) 54 ................S Wynne (a2) 07x40 Giocchino (7) 54...........................R Doherty 33800 Aparima Dan (3) 54.........................D Walsh 1 12.00pm (NZT) RADIO SPORT MAIDEN 2200 $7000, 90x50 Chasuble m (9) 54 .................. T Direen (a1) MAIDEN, 2200m 1 23453 Croydon (1) 58.5 ..........................K Williams 4 1.45pm IHEART RADIO MAIDEN 1200 $7000, 2 93534 Loose Goose (2) 58.5 ..................T Moseley MAIDEN, 1200m 3 80069 Lone Wolf (5) 58.5.............. D Prastiyou (a3) 1 6x30x Drumgold h (12) 58.5 4 52335 Gallant Satin h (6) 56.5 ..........C Barnes (a2) 2 3 Ivanskavinskyskvar h (2) 58 .........K Williams 5 34543 Rosheen (4) 56.5 ........................ C Johnson 3 308x Dom Benedictine 58..................... Scratched 6 0804 Wee Missy (7) 56.5 ......................... J Morris 4 5 Gallant Boy h (9) 58 ................ T Direen (a1) 7 050D6 Penny Kate (3) 56.5 ................S Wynne (a2) 5 Morcoat (7) 58..............................T Moseley 8 7 McDonald h (8) 56 .................. T Direen (a1) 6 x3065 Risky Flight (1) 56.5 .................... C Johnson 2 12.35pm COAST RATING 65 2200 $7000, Rating 65 7 x0878 Dressed ‘N’ Ready h (8) 56.5 .C Barnes (a2) Benchmark*, 2200m 8 06238 Jip Jop Shop (5) 56 .........................D Walsh 1 06313 Cecil (6) 59...................................T Moseley 9 7x3x Cleo Layne h (11) 56.......... D Prastiyou (a3) 2 56084 Squash td (7) 58 .....................S Wynne (a2) 10 9x76 Royal Dollar h (10) 56 ..................R Doherty 3 26217 Areuforreel m (8) 57 ........... D Prastiyou (a3) 11 8x609 Bon Cherie (3) 56 4 60633 Delacroix m (9) 57........................K Williams 12 Borntobeirish 56........................... Scratched 5 17500 Ready To Rule (13) 57 ................L Callaway 13 0 Midnight Mocha h (4) 56 .............L Callaway 6 10465 Nancho Lass h (2) 55.5...................D Walsh 14 Valley Dancer (6) 56........................ J Morris 7 x8605 Structure tdmh (3) 55.5 ..........C Barnes (a2) 15 0x Cassandra’s Dream 56.5 ............. Scratched 8 L43x8 Keep It Tight dm (11) 55.5........ T Direen (a1) Emergency: Cassandra’s Dream 9 28050 Presley t (5) 55.5......................... C Johnson 10 80x06 Puddle Alley tdh (4) 55.5..............R Doherty 5 2.20pm RADIO HAURAKI RATING 75 1200 $8000, 11 42470 Red Bull h (10) 55.5 ........................ J Morris Rating 75 Benchmark, 1200m 1 90x44 Prime Hit dm (8) 61 .................P Shaikh (a3) 12 09569 Seeking Redemption (1) 55.5 2 77103 Natkingcole d (2) 60 ................ L McKay (a3) 13 37802 No Rosettes tm (12) 55 ..................R Bishop 3 22960 Black Berry Punch dm (11) 58.5 .L Callaway 3 1.10pm ZM RATING 75 & JUMPERS 2200 $8000, 4 05372 Miss El Bee Dee tdm (7) 57.5 .A McKay (a3) Rating 75 & Jumpers Benchmark, 2200m 5 33583 Swami dmh (1) 56.5 ........... D Prastiyou (a3) 1 79368 Aronsay dm (4) 65.................... J Lowry (a4) 6 28562 Cracker (3) 56 ..............................K Williams 2 56068 Confused td (1) 57.5 ................... C Johnson 7 14371 Keltic Kitty td (9) 55 3 30549 Blue ‘N’ Gold th (5) 55 ............C Barnes (a2) 8 22674 Patrice d (5) 55........................S Wynne (a2) 4 18360 She’s Insatiable tm (2) 54.5 ............ J Morris 9 12038 La Girl tdh (10) 54.5 ...............C Barnes (a2) Otago RC Venue: Wingatui Meeting Date: 10 Apr 2014 NZ Meeting number: 6 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
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10 59201 Ruby’s Rose th (6) 54 ............. T Direen (a1) 11 0130x Cheeky Tart d (4) 54 ....................R Doherty 6 2.55pm HOKONUI MAIDEN 1200 $7000, MAIDEN, 1200m 1 5848x Airzin Grace h (13) 58.5 ..............L Callaway 2 Nutinear h (1) 58.5 .....................S Kelly (a4) 3 84x0. Chipmunk (11) 58 ................... T Direen (a1) 4 7x The Stockman (6) 58 .................. C Johnson 5 35x62 Langton Katie h (12) 56.5 ...............D Walsh 6 3 Gild The Lily (3) 56.5 ....................T Moseley 7 8x5x Sophie Louise (5) 56.5 ...................R Bishop 8 80x0x Elsemor 56.5 ................................ Scratched 9 8x86x Voodoo Star (8) 56.5 ....................R Doherty 10 x5842 Harper Rose (9) 56 .................S Wynne (a2) 11 740x Guardian (10) 56 .................... B Pitman (a1) 12 95566 Perfect Jazz (2) 56 .......................... J Morris 13 7 Bens Lass (4) 56 14 8 Fascinate h (7) 56 ..................C Barnes (a2) 15 0x Cassandra’s Dream 56.5 ............. Scratched Emergency: Cassandra’s Dream 7 3.30pm NEWS TALK ZB MAIDEN 1400 $7000, MDN, 1400m 1 64858 Gallant Trick (6) 58.5 ...............A McKay (a3) 2 732 The Believer 58 ............................ Scratched 3 60402 Fast Eddie Slevin (15) 58 .............K Williams 4 99x Pentultimate (9) 58 .......................T Moseley 5 35292 Tutor h (2) 56.5........................ T Direen (a1) 6 2220x Tudor Lily h (13) 56.5 .................S Kelly (a4) 7 43443 Tullibardine h (1) 56.5 ........ D Prastiyou (a3) 8 54354 Elegant Crossing h (5) 56.5 ...........R Bishop 9 840x0 Hughes That Girl h (8) 56.5.....S Wynne (a2) 10 83800 So Wise (12) 56.5 ....................... C Johnson 11 Forfeiture (14) 56.5 .....................L Callaway 12 657x0 Amandahugnkiss (10) 56.5 ............. J Morris
13 0x Cassandra’s Dream h (3) 56.5C Barnes (a2) 14 x07F5 Shirley Brook h (7) 56 ..................R Doherty 15 06 Keepitasecret (4) 56 ........................D Walsh 16 0x90 Skyzthelimit (11) 56 17 80069 Lone Wolf 58.5 ............................. Scratched 18 x0878 Dressed ‘N’ Ready 56.5 ............... Scratched Emergencies: Lone Wolf, Dressed ‘N’ Ready 8 4.05pm CLASSIC HITS OPEN HANDICAP 1400 $12,000, OPN HCP, 1400m 1 31121 Halo Buster d (2) 59 ................S Wynne (a2) 2 71419 Ortem Fire tdh (7) 56.5 ...... D Prastiyou (a3) 3 51411 Fiatt td (8) 56.5........................ T Direen (a1) 4 60227 Magic Epic d (6) 56.5 .....................R Bishop 5 85627 Irish Bay tdm (9) 56......................K Williams 6 07069 Dillinger t (4) 56........................... C Johnson 7 567x9 Recording tdh (5) 55.5 .................T Moseley 8 44601 Hexie Hao tdh (1) 55 ..............C Barnes (a2) 9 27x78 Mr Trimbole tdmh (3) 55 ...............R Doherty 10 37095 Heza Kool Kat tdm (10) 54 ......P Shaikh (a3) 9 4.41pm THE FARMING SHOW RATING 65 F&M 1400 $12,000, Rating 65 Benchmark Fillies and Mares*, 1400m 1 53842 Norah h (1) 59 ......................... T Direen (a1) 2 3413x Gurus Response th (4) 58......C Barnes (a2) 3 02026 Keynote tdb (9) 58....................... C Johnson 4 44396 Ask Me (8) 57.5.......................P Shaikh (a3) 5 1466x Keep A Fortune d (5) 57.5 6 27464 Gallant Babe (6) 56 .........................D Walsh 7 27092 Ima Geegee dm (7) 56 .................T Moseley 8 10500 Eldante h (10) 55 ...........................R Bishop 9 x8795 Wild About Me h (2) 55 ...........S Wynne (a2) 10 840x7 Emily Trimbole th (3) 54 ...............R Doherty 10 5.16pm FLAVA RATING 65 C,G&E 1400 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark CG&E*, 1400m 1 046x3 Prince Ransom d (7) 59 ..................D Walsh
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566x1 Hurikin (2) 58.5 ............................K Williams 52298 Wiseguy (3) 58.5 .................... B Pitman (a1) 04263 Timy Tyler (6) 58 ................ D Prastiyou (a3) 417 Young Jim t (5) 57.5 .................... C Johnson 64170 Gervasio 57.................................. Scratched 50594 Secret Guru h (13) 57 .............. J Lowry (a4) 65656 El Dorado Sun d (1) 56.5 ........S Wynne (a2) 41x70 What A Find td (9) 56.5 ........... T Direen (a1) 02752 Master Chief (12) 56 ....................T Moseley 58x06 Richard Trimbole tmh (4) 56 .........R Doherty 90802 St Bernard tdh (8) 56 ..................L Callaway 877x7 Contador m (11) 55.5 .....................R Bishop 3800x Flying Sportsman m (10) 55.5 ........ J Morris 52577 Spitting Image h (14) 55.........C Barnes (a2)
Blinkers on: Red Bull (R2), Chasuble (R3), Jip Jop Shop, Midnight Mocha (R4), La Girl (R5), Airzin Grace (R6), Cassandra’s Dream, Skyzthelimit (R7), Irish Bay, Recording, Hexie Hao (R8), Eldante (R9) Blinkers off : Puddle Alley (R2), The Stockman (R6) Winkers on: Cleo Layne (R4), Perfect Jazz (R6), Emily Trimbole (R9) Winkers off : Airzin Grace (R6), Eldante (R9) Pacifiers off : Jip Jop Shop (R4)
SELECTIONS Race 1: Rosheen, Croydon, Gallant Satin, Loose Goose Race 2: Delacroix, Cecil, Squash, Structure, No Rosettes Race 3: Nolawood, She’s Insatiable, Blue ‘N’ Gold, Confused Race 4: Ivanskavinskyskvar, Cleo Layne, Jip Jop Shop Race 5: Cracker, Swami, Keltic Kitty, Miss El Bee Dee Race 6: Harper Rose, Gild The Lily, Langton Katie, Guardian Race 7: Tutor, Tullibardine, Fast Eddie Slevin, Tudor Lily Race 8: Hexie Hao, Irish Bay, Dillinger, Halo Buster, Fiatt Race 9: Keynote, Norah, Gallant Babe, Wild About Me Race 10: Timy Tyler, Prince Ransom, Secret Guru, Hurikin
Christchurch dogs Today at Addington raceway
Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Addington 1 62548 Explodable 17.27 ..............................M Flipp 7 87824 Homebush Iris 30.66 .................J McInerney Raceway Meeting Date: 10 Apr 2014 NZ Meeting num- 2 37177 Opawa Rufus 17.34 S &..................B Evans 8 35637 Homebush Violet 30.41 .............J McInerney ber: 10 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 3 x6634 Ate Pizza 17.18 .................................J Dunn 9 11888 Nom De Plume 30.65................R Blackburn 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 4 64645 Wandy Grant 17.19 ........................G Cleeve 10 58866 Fear Go 30.48 ................................G Cleeve 10, 11 and 12 5 72232 Know Charity 17.35........................G Cleeve 6 6.18pm (NZT) CTV SPRINT C5, 295m 6 84x87 Know Trust 17.23 ...........................G Cleeve 1 4.35pm (NZT) SUPER PETS SPRINT C4, 295m 1 24364 Oscar Tuivasa 17.23........................L Philips 7 34176 Another Jewel 17.32 .................J McInerney 1 36544 Campaigner 17.15 H & .......................Taylor 2 54276 Take No Prisoner 17.17 .................G Cleeve 8 44655 Drysdale 17.17 ....................................A Lee 2 62212 Noble Fantasy 17.33 S & ................B Evans 3 27341 Cawbourne Tomcat 17.18 W &.......... Nissen 9 55655 Swip And Tear 17.28 H & ....................Taylor 3 52574 Another Colt 17.19 ....................J McInerney 4 31831 Quedrago 17.28 C & .......................... Fagan 10 35676 Will Excite 17.36 .......................... L Waretini 4 15664 Cawbourne Dasher 17.19 W & ......... Nissen 5 44276 Zebidiah 17.02 ..........................A Bradshaw 5 64228 Red Carpet 17.29...........................G Cleeve 4 5.27pm (NZT) ISLINGTON TAVERN DASH C5, 295m 6 16127 Pick The Tip 17.07 .......................... D Voyce 1 21141 Adroit 17.18...................................R Adcock 6 53647 Rambunctious 17.67 .................A Bradshaw 7 81115 Angelic Star 17.33.............................J Dunn 2 21314 Mr. Whippy 17.17 W & ....................... Nissen 7 35667 Wandy Luck 17.44 .........................G Cleeve 8 21122 Keramus 17.09 ...............................G Cleeve 3 84588 Homebush Edith 17.21 .............J McInerney 8 72343 Botany Prancer 17.20 ...............J McInerney 9 18735 Rusty Knife 17.26 W & ...................... Nissen 4 13141 Terra Annie 17.22............................. B Dann 10 18178 Homebush Mayhem 17.26 ........J McInerney 9 x8455 Batiatus 17.34 ...........................R Blackburn 5 45155 Sting Me 17.12 ................................ M Grant 7 6.45pm SHIRLEY VET CLINIC STAKES R/A, 520m 10 42787 Know Favours 17.37 ......................G Cleeve 2 4.53pm RITCHIES COACHLINES DASH C5, 295m 6 56168 Hustler Ambition 17.31.................M Roberts 1 57552 Opawa Stretch 30.33 J & ................D Fahey 7 61686 Wandy Boiler 17.33 ........................G Cleeve 1 13114 Damarjo 17.09 H & .............................Taylor 2 71675 Deanne’s Fantasy 30.42 J & ...........D Fahey 8 34253 Know Advantage 17.04 ..................G Cleeve 2 41521 Go Housie 17.03 ............................G Cleeve 3 63557 Joyville 30.58 ............................J McInerney 9 18735 Rusty Knife 17.26 W & ...................... Nissen 3 34523 Life’s A Laugh 17.17 .................R Blackburn 4 67825 Speedy Kazza 30.46 .................J McInerney 4 16562 Know Escape 17.02 .......................G Cleeve 10 38x58 More Better 16.99 W &...................... Nissen 5 24673 Air Flow 30.75 ........................... M Robinson 5 47234 Pearl’s Boy 17.19 ...........................G Cleeve 5 5.58pm KOLORFUL KANVAS STAKES C3, 520m 6 58148 Punch On Jaime nwtd ...............J McInerney 1 44533 Opawa Bomb 30.67 L & ..................... Wales 6 12774 Cawbourne Jelly 17.19 W & .............. Nissen 7 3685F Cawbourne Polly 30.84 ................... M Grant 2 25254 Take A Trick 30.62 .............................M Flipp 7 16312 Sophie’s Terra 17.10 C & ................... Fagan 8 52282 Opawa Zara 30.64 J & ....................D Fahey 3 42487 Kin Nikki 30.36 ............................. L Waretini 8 13111 Sozin’s Comet 16.94 .................J McInerney 9 7x113 Harper Rose 30.30 J & ...................D Fahey 4 27587 Waimak Dave 30.88 ..................J McInerney 10 57218 Hyperparadise 30.94 J & ................D Fahey 9 18735 Rusty Knife 17.26 W & ...................... Nissen 5 42331 Criniti’s nwtd ......................................J Dunn 8 7.15pm GARRARD’S HORSE & HOUND C4, 520m 10 77538 Arkaden 17.44...............................R Adcock 3 5.10pm THURSDAY PLACE PICK SPRINT C4, 295m 6 66566 Opawa Style 30.55 L & ...................... Wales 1 8337F Opawa Casper 30.20 L &................... Wales
2 25774 Pindari 30.25 ................................C Roberts 3 21123 No Undies Sundy 30.39 ............J McInerney 4 43416 Gee Cee Bee 30.43 ...................H Anderton 5 44721 Laudable 30.32 .............................R Adcock 6 18124 Cawbourne Merc nwtd .................... M Grant 7 46346 Not A Know 30.33 ........................A Waretini 8 74561 Bob’s Eye 30.69 ........................J McInerney 9 53617 Opawa Jed 30.06 J & ......................D Fahey 10 58888 Goldstar Bella 30.48 S &.................B Evans 9 7.37pm LAST RITES COLIN PAINTIN DASH C5, 295m 1 11114 Dixie Lee 16.91 .........................R Blackburn 2 21557 Bit Piccadilly 17.30 H & .......................Taylor 3 31138 Know Jealousy 17.29 .....................G Cleeve 4 83274 Dillmanstown 17.36...........................J Dunn 5 38484 Homebush Churro 17.29 ...........J McInerney 6 23311 Smash Rumour 17.26 ..................... M Grant 7 14175 Excuse Please 17.35 .................. J McMillan 8 535x6 Wandy Geno 17.27 ........................G Cleeve 9 18735 Rusty Knife 17.26 W & ...................... Nissen 10 88838 Cawbourne Porshe 17.27 W & .......... Nissen 10 8.05pm I PAVE CONCRETE DISTANCE FEATURE C1d, 645m 1 76563 Blushing Belle nwtd L & ..................... Wales 2 36x67 Opawa Rapid nwtd L & ...................... Wales 3 75758 Botany Comet nwtd...................J McInerney 4 76643 Court The Belle nwtd L & ................... Wales 5 53415 Opawa Paul 38.70 L & ....................... Wales 6 86513 Chill Out Ralph nwtd L & .................... Wales
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67555 Know Future 38.75.........................G Cleeve 74527 Stich Up 38.69 S &..........................B Evans 56773 Opawa Bro nwtd L & .......................... Wales 68688 Kylie’s Belle nwtd L & ......................... Wales 11 8.30pm LITTLE BROWN JUG STAKES C5, 520m 1 14118 Homebush Chopper 30.06 ........J McInerney 2 87714 Popstar Rocket 30.37 ........................M Flipp 3 14114 Jinjarango 29.93 J & .......................D Fahey 4 27451 Cawbourne Philip 30.34 ............J McInerney 5 51287 Cracking Chain nwtd J & .................D Fahey 6 33611 Opawa Swede 29.95 J &.................D Fahey 7 14642 Opawa Webby 30.38 L & ................... Wales 8 76732 Travelling Joe 30.60 ..................J McInerney 9 55626 Opawa No Ear 30.18 L & ................... Wales 10 21353 Jinja Power 30.41 J & .....................D Fahey 12 8.55pm SPEIGHT’S SPRINT C4, 295m 1 23856 Wandy Chick 17.36 ........................G Cleeve 2 62165 Homebush Craig 17.29 ...................... I Kaye 3 36335 Know Lies 17.37 ............................G Cleeve 4 34686 Iona Haka 17.44........................J McInerney 5 67354 Butterbean 17.29 M & .....................P Binnie 6 53542 Know Pride 17.26...........................G Cleeve 7 11376 Yaldhurst Edward 17.38 ............J McInerney 8 15663 Star Dreamer 17.34 C & .................... Fagan 9 x8455 Batiatus 17.34 ...........................R Blackburn 10 58876 Blonde Tori 17.47 ...................... A Bradshaw LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track
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Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our ground floor office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.
Fondant Flower Classes with Kirstin Day Fri, April 11, 1pm - 3pm Demonstration $25 Sat, April 12, 1.30pm - 4.30pm Hands on class $65 The Arcade, Ashburton Includes flower modelling kit 03 308 8287 Limited spaces so be in quick!
Musical Director: Sylvia Watson Accompanist: Deborah Sloper Guests: “Just Us” String Quartet Adults $15; Seniors & Students $12 Tickets available from Choir Members or at the door
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Advert design Advert bookings Layout and pagination Liaising with the advertising team to ensure adverts are proofed prior to print deadlines • Web support • Some administration work To succeed in this role you must be a team player, able to prioritise your work load and be extremely customer focused. We require someone willing to go above and beyond when required – not a clock watcher. You will be be proactive and selfmotivated and thrive in our busy advertising team.
James Sheppard Happy 1st Birthday. Love from Great Grandpa Cornwall and Bev. xx
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Friday 11th April 2014 at 7pm St Andrews Church, Ashburton
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Hazel Procter Happy 5th Birthday! Long may you continue marching to the beat of your own drum. Lots of love, Mum, Dad, George and Quinn. xxx
James Sheppard Happy 1st Birthday. Lots of love from your grandparents, great grandparents, aunties, uncles and cousins.
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SUN CONTROL WINDOW TINTING. Professional window tinting of cars, homes & offices. Quality films for privacy, UV (fading), heat, safety & security. Phone Craig Rogers your ONLY local applicator 307 6347 or 0800TINTER. Member of Master Tinters NZ.
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CERAMIC tiles - tile quality guaranteed - Tile Warehouse selection available at CINDY Kiwi, 36, size 6, Redmonds Furnishing and attractive, busty, long hair. Flooring, Burnett Street. GFE. Phone calls only. New location, 027 448 7011. THE TOOLSHED are celebrating their 1st birthday on Saturday, April 12. Great specials on the day! Hitachi combo kit 4.0Ah only $749 and random orbital sander only $69.90. Come celebrate at the Toolshed, 34 Robinson Street, Ashburton this Saturday!
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FOR SALE 1/2 PRICE SALE ITEMS. Hand held espresso machines, coffee canisters, candle holders and soaps. Come into to Kitchen Kapers in the Arcade and check out our sale table with everything at least 50% off!!! EASTER IS NEARLY HERE! Yummy icing Easter eggs, chocolate egg moulds, crates to display your delicious eggs or Easter fudge gift boxes. Also lots of cute wee chickens and bunnies in at Kitchen Kapers The Arcade.
GRAZING 12HA kale, close to Winchmore Hall. Phone 027 222 5360.
Daily Events Thursday 9.30am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Beginners and maintenance class. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street. 9.30am JEAN’S LINE DANCE. Line dance low impact, Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street. 9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON. Great fun, everyone welcome. Racquets can be hired. Sports Hall, Tancred Street. 9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Large variety of toys for hire. Methodist Church Hall, Baring Square East.
Wednesday 9.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.30am - 11.30am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH TINWALD. Drop in for a cuppa and chat. Cnr Jane and Thomson Street, TINWALD.
9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH. Goodwill shop, sale of pre-loved clothing. Tinwald Methodist Church. Cnr Archibald and Jane Streets, Tinwald. 9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Second time round op shop. Baptist Church, Cnr Cass and Havelock Streets. 10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven.
10.00am 50+. Enjoy an interesting speaker. Senior Centre, Cameron Street. 10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven. 10.00am - 4.00pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research upstairs. 254 Cameron Street.
10.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit kidz, St David’s Union Church, 48 Allens road. Allenton. 10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Exercises in the Social hall, Havelock Street. 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 - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 1.30pm R.S.A. CARD SECTION. Euchre, Ashburton R.S.A. Cox Street. 2.00pm CAVENDISH CLUB. Husbands and friends invited. Guest speaker M Myers. 31 Tancred Street.
1.00pm - 4.00pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD. Own work, stitch and chat. Senior Centre, Cameron Street. 7.30pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Old time / sequence dancing. Learn to dance, all welcome. Pipe Band Hall, Creek Road. 7.30pm DIABETES ASHBURTON. Open meeting, tips for travelling with diabetes. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.
7.00pm MID CANTERBURY CHOIR. Presents “Our Song Our World”, with the Mid Canterbury String Quartet “Just Us”. Tickets from members or door sales. St Andrews Church, Havelock Street.
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ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20) With personal and relationship needs clashing, with the communication lines open and speaking from the heart a breakthrough is possible. TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) You’ll need to play a balancing act between keeping busy and getting things done but also recognising a need to find time to hear yourself think. GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) The Moon not only gives you the ability to give your emotional responses a voice, but to find courage and confidence to speak out. CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) With tensions only increasing over the coming weeks, you have the perfect opportunity to assess what you’re dealing with and manage this effectively. LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) You’re waking up to the fact that excuses need to be challenged. At a time of year for embracing a sense of adventure there are no legitimate excuses. VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) As the money gods eye each other up from opposite sides of the sky the words ‘game on’ echo through the heavens. LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) Something has been unmasked making it clearer to see conflict between personal and relationship forces as opportunity for balance. SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 24) It’s easier to think on your feet and make judgement calls that will help you to prioritise, but also to say ‘no’ to taking on too much. SAGITTARIUS (NOV 24 – DEC 21) Work with the Sun and Moon, who between them are evoking a sense of adventure and a challenge to follow your heart, even playing hooky if you can. CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 20) While work/life balance tensions that came to a head yesterday are easing back, you can’t be complacent, this is merely a ceasefire. AQUARIUS (JAN 20 – FEB 19) The bar has been raised on the communication front, with work to ensure the communication lines open needing to be ongoing. PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20) Neither income or financial forces are making it easy for the other, forcing you to raise the bar which will ultimately work to your advantage.
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Family Notices 26 Ashburton Guardian HENDRIKS, Danny Mathew (Woody) – 6-6-95 – 5-4-2014. Result of an accident. (Late of Mt Hutt College) Much loved son of Mathew and Leann and loved brother of Jacobus, and Blair. Very much loved boy of Gail and Chris. Loved nephew of Justine and Steve and cousin of Connor, and Amber Dann. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Danny’s life will be held at the Methven Rugby Clubrooms, Methven Chertsey Road on MONDAY, April 14, commencing at 12.30pm. Followed by interment at the Barrhill Cemetery. Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton
POOKE, Trish Mary (nee Blackler) – Peacefully in the company of her family on Tuesday, April 8 2014. Dearly loved wife of the late Malcom, loved mum of Jason and partner Kate, Samantha and partner James. Messages please to c/o 4 Camberwell Place, Avonhead, Christchurch 8042. A special thanks to the Canterbury Area Health Board for their wonderful care of Trish. In lieu of flowers donation to the Breast Cancer Research would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service in the celebration of Trish's life will be held at the Aoraki Funeral Home Chapel, 160 Mountainview Road, Timaru on TUESDAY, April 15 at 10:30am followed by interment at the Timaru Cemetery Aoraki Funeral Home FDANZ Please note all late death notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to:
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6am Breakfast 9am Good Morning 10am Ellen 3 With guests Simon Baker, and Sophia Grace and Rosie. 11am Selling Houses Australia 0 Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR Sarah is alone and scared; Lindy tells Ruby she will give her the money for the baby; Bob recruits Brenda. 0 1pm Coronation Street PGR 3 0 1:30 Come Dine With Me UK PGR 3 2pm May The Best House Win 3 3pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:55 Te Karere 2 0 4:25 Ellen With special guest BJ Novak. 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat Hosted by Eddie McGuire. 0 6pm One News 0
6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Special Agent Oso 3 0 6:55 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 7am Grizzly Tales 3 0 7:25 SpongeBob SquarePants 3 0 7:50 Beyblades Metal Masters 3 0 8:15 Jake And The Neverland Pirates 3 0 8:40 Mike The Knight 3 0 8:50 Fireman Sam 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 8 Simple Rules 3 0 11am Neighbours 3 0 11:30 Home And Away 0 Noon Shortland Street PGR 3 0 12:30 Mike And Molly PGR 0 1pm Jeremy Kyle PGR 2pm Bethenny 3pm According To Jim 0 3:29 Horace In Slow Motion 3 3:30 Rated A For Awesome 0 4pm Mako Mermaids 3 0 4:30 The 4:30 Show 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 3 0 6pm The New Adventures Of Old Christine 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0
6am 3 News – Firstline 8:30 Infomercials 10:30 The Shopping Channel 11:30 The Nanny 3 Noon 3 News 12:30 Dr Phil AO A man confronts two of his brothers, who claim his fiancée’s behaviour creates friction in their family. 1:30 The Dr Oz Show PGR 2:30 Rachael Ray 3:30 The Queen Latifah Show 4:30 Entertainment Tonight 3 5pm The Block – Sky High It’s Trixie’s birthday and they’re hoping that celebrating will take their mind off the fact that they’ve got no money. 6pm 3 News
6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Pingu 3 7am Sticky TV 3 7:30 The Wild Thornberrys 3 0 8am Rugrats 3 8:25 Chuggington 3 8:35 Ready, Steady, Wiggles 3 8:45 Bananas In Pyjamas 3 9am Bob The Builder 3 9:10 Thomas And Friends 3 9:20 Peppa Pig 3 9:30 Wonder Pets 3 9:55 Infomercials 3 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Peppa Pig 3 3pm Sticky TV 4:30 Four Live 6pm Malcolm In The Middle Dewey hides a dog from his parents. 0 6:30 Just Shoot Me! 0
6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show. 7am Deal Or No Deal 3 7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors PGR 1pm The Test PGR Celebrities and viewers answer moral questions. 2pm Doctor Who PGR 3 3:05 Popstar To Opera Star 3 A group of pop stars who have never sung opera are turned into opera stars. 4pm The Late Show With David Letterman 3 5pm Deal Or No Deal 3 5:30 Prime News 6pm Deal Or No Deal 6:30 Millionaire – Hot Seat Hosted by Eddie McGuire.
7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 The Art of the Architect Ann, an expat Kiwi, has always wanted to return to New Zealand, and makes plans for her dream home on Lake Wakatipu. 0 8:30 Mr Selfridge 0 9:30 Best Bits 0 10pm Citizen Khan PGR 3 0 10:35 One News Tonight 0
7pm Shortland Street PGR Murray is upset; Chris labours out of love; Boyd carries a secret. 0 7:30 Police Ten 7 An elderly drunk driver proves some people never learn; a man assaulted by his girlfriend turns his anger on police. 0 8pm Motorway Patrol PGR 0 8:30 Arrow AO 0 9:30 20/20 0 10:30 The Originals AO
7pm Campbell Live 7:30 F Dream Factory PGR An elaborate movie-style wedding proposal for a couple; an eight-year-old meets his favourite All Black; the Dream Team creates a real-life video game. 0 8:30 CSI AO 0 9:30 Supersize – I Lost Weight But Lost My Husband AO 0 10:30 The Paul Henry Show
7pm The Simpsons 3 0 7:30 Family Guy 8pm American Dad Francine is eager to re-live the Smith children’s childhood theme park adventures on a family visit to Familyland. 8:30 Bob’s Burgers PGR 9pm South Park AO 3 9:30 House of Lies AO 10:35 Lie to Me AO 0
7pm The Crowd Goes Wild An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show. 7:30 American Idol 9:30 Reign AO The castle is abuzz with First Light, where the women of the castle mingle with potential suitors; after another violent incident with the erratic King Henry, Kenna fears for her safety. 10:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3
11:05 Living With The Amish 0 12:10 The Vicar Of Dibley 3 0 12:45 Going Going Gone 1:15 Te Karere 3 2 0 1:40 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2 0
11:30 Police Ten 7 3 0 Midnight Political Animals 3 12:55 RBT PGR 3 0 1:20 Infomercials 2:25 Hart Of Dixie 3 0 3:10 Secret Life Of The American Teenager PGR 3 3:55 Jeremy Kyle USA PGR 3 4:40 The 4:30 Show 3 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials
11pm Golf World 11:30 Blue Bloods AO 3 After Jamie sees a crime in Chinatown, one of the suspects is accidentally killed while pursued. 0 12:30 Infomercials 5am Joyce Meyer 5:30 Infomercials
11:35 Entertainment Tonight Midnight Infomercials 3
11pm The Late Show With David Letterman A late-night comedy and talk show. Midnight Home Shopping 1:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show. 2am Home Shopping
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Midnight Dream Jobs 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am World’s Greenest Homes 1:30 Web Therapy PGR 2am Rachel Allen’s Easy Meals 2:30 Secret Meat Business 3am Rachel Allen’s Cake Diaries 3:30 Dear Genevieve 4am Travel Wild 4:30 Yard Crashers 5am Dream Jobs 5:30 Nigel Slater’s Simple Suppers
10am Korero Mai 3 11am Toku Reo 3 Noon Korero Mai 3 1pm Toku Reo 3 2pm Ako 3 2 3pm Kai Time On The Road 3 3:30 Rolie Polie Olie 3 2 4pm Miharo 3 2 4:30 Waka Ama Sprints 5pm Toi Whakaari 3 2 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga o te Motu 3 2
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7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 The Kapa 2 8:30 The Colour Of War AO 9:30 Kiwis At War 10pm The Big Hit 2 10:30 Hardcase PGR 3
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6am SVU MV 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Hardcore Pawn PGL 7:40 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 8:05 Monk PGV 8:55 Most Shocking M 9:45 Law And Order MV 10:35 CSI – Miami MV 11:25 NCIS PGV 12:15 Criminal Intent MV 1:05 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 1:30 Most Shocking M 2:20 SVU MV 3:10 Monk PGV 4pm Hardcore Pawn PGL 4:30 The Simpsons PG 5pm Criminal Intent MV 6pm America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 6:30 The Simpsons PG 7pm Hardcore Pawn PGL 7:30 CSI – Miami MV 8:30 Hatfields And McCoys 16VLS 10:30 Law And Order MV 11:30 CSI – Miami MV
6:30 Deadliest Catch PG Friends and Rivals. 7:30 Man v Wild PG Vietnam. 8:30 MythBusters PG Vodka Myths. 9:30 Survive That! PG 10:30 Moonshiners PG Moonshine War. 11:30 Deadly Affairs M Fatal Finale. 12:30 Nightmare Next Door M New England Nightmare. 1:30 Beauty Queen Murders M 2:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG Circle of Life. 3:30 River Monsters – Untold Stories PG 4:30 Deadliest Catch PG 5:30 MythBusters PG 6:30 Gold Rush PG 8:30 Bering Sea Gold PG 9:30 Naked And Afraid PG 10:30 Auction Hunters 11pm Nightmare Next Door M
12:30 Monk PGV 1:20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 1:45 SVU MV 2:35 Law And Order MV 3:25 Hatfields And McCoys 16VLS 5:10 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 5:35 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG
Midnight Disappeared M 1am Who The (Bleep) … M 1:30 Who The (Bleep) … M 2am Everything You Need To Know PG 2:30 Man v Wild PG 3:30 Deadliest Catch PG 4:30 Flying Wild Alaska PG 5:30 Man v Wild PG
FRIDAY
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6:45 Star Trek – Into Darkness MV 2013 Action. Chris Pine, Benedict Cumberbatch. 8:55 A Dark Truth 16V 2012 Action. Andy Garcia, Eva Longoria. 10:40 Get The Gringo 16VLS 2012 Action. Mel Gibson, Daniel Jimenez Cacho. 12:15 Tell Tale 16VLS 2011 Thriller. Josh Lucas, Lena Headey. 1:50 Biography – Queen Latifah PG 2007 Documentary. 2:40 Star Trek – Into Darkness MV 2013 Action. Chris Pine, Benedict Cumberbatch. 4:50 The Possession 16VL 2012 Horror. Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Kyra Sedgwick. 6:25 Life Of Pi PGC 2012 Adventure. Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan. 8:30 White House Down MVL 2013 Action. 10:45 The Devil’s Double 18VLS 2011 Drama.
6:30 Happy Gilmore ML 1996 Comedy. Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen. 8:05 The Making Of Sex And The City 2 PG 8:20 Ghost Rider MV 2007 Action. Nicolas Cage, Wes Bentley, Eva Mendes. 10:10 Daylight MV 1996 Action. Sylvester Stallone, Amy Brenneman, Viggo Mortensen. 12:05 Along Came A Spider MV 2001 Thriller. Morgan Freeman, Monica Potter. 1:45 Happy Gilmore ML 1996 Comedy. Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen. 3:20 Ghost Rider MV 2007 Action. 5:10 The Sweetest Thing 16LS 2002 Romantic Comedy. 6:35 Alien 3 MVL 1992 Sci-fi. 8:30 Alien Resurrection 16VL 1997 Sci-fi. 10:20 Life MVL 1999 Comedy.
12:35 Prowl 18V 2010 Horror. 2am The Making Of The Lone Ranger PG 2:25 The Devil’s Double 18VLS 2011 Drama. 4:10 Prowl 18V 2010 Horror. 5:35 The Possession 16VL 2012 Horror.
12:10 Serendipity PGS 2001 Romantic Comedy. 1:40 The Sweetest Thing 16LS 2002 Romantic Comedy. 3:05 Alien 3 MVL 1992 Sci-fi. 5am Alien Resurrection 16VL 1997 Sci-fi.
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11pm Swimming – New Zealand Open Championships (Replay) Day Three. 1:30 Netball – ANZ Championship (Highlights) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic v Central Pulse. 2am Rugby – Super Rugby (Replay) Reds v Force. 4am Rugby – Super Rugby (Replay)
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6am Swimming – New Zealand Open Championships (Replay) Day Two. 8:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Replay) Stormers v Waratahs. 10:30 Queen Street Golden Mile (Replay) 11am Triathlon – ITU World Series (Highlights) Noon Swimming – New Zealand Open Championships (Replay) Day Two. 2:30 Football – Rise As One 3pm Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Sharks v Warriors. 3:30 Multisport – ITU World Triathlon (Highlights) 4pm Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Cowboys v Knights. 4:30 Cycling – Flanders Classics (Highlights) The Scheldeprijs. 5pm Pacquiao Bradley 24/7 5:30 Athletics – New Zealand Track And Field Nationals 6pm AFL Weekly Highlights 7pm Fox Sports News 8pm Golf – The Masters (Highlights) Par Three Contest. 8:30 #SkySpeed 9pm Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Sharks v Warriors. 9:30 Sterlo 10:43 NRL Footy Show
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1am Fight Night Steve Cunningham v Amir Mansour. 3am Multisport – ITU World Triathlon (Highlights) 4am Motorsport – V8 Supercars Championship (Highlights) Winton 400 – Race Seven. 4:30 Motorsport – V8 Supercars Championship (Highlights) Winton 400 – Race Eight. 5am Motorsport – V8 Supercars Championship (Highlights) 5:30 Motorsport – FIA Formula One Championship (Highlights)
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CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Autospeed 7am Botham On The Fly 7:30 Candice Tells All 8am Travel Wild 8:30 World’s Greenest Homes 9am Food Safari 9:30 Bath Crashers 10am The Cook And The Chef 10:30 Candice Tells All 11am Traders And Collectors 11:30 Autospeed Noon Make My Home Bigger 12:30 IFish 1:30 Days Of Our Lives PGR 2:25 Ray Mears’ Bushcraft 3:30 World’s Greenest Homes 4pm Rachel Allen’s Easy Meals 4:30 Secret Meat Business 5pm International Open Home 5:30 Dear Genevieve 6pm Travel Wild 6:30 Yard Crashers 7pm Auction 7:30 Bill’s Kitchen – Notting Hill 8:05 Rachel Allen’s Cake Diaries 8:45 Nigel Slater’s Simple Suppers 9:20 Shane Delia’s Spice Journey 10pm Italian Food Safari 10:30 Web Therapy 11pm Traders And Collectors 11:30 Dirty Tricks Of The Tradesmen PGR
6am #SkySpeed 6:30 Golf World 7am Tennis – Davis Cup (Highlights) 8am Fox Sports News 8:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 9am Football – U17 Tournament (Highlights) 10am Cycling – Flanders Classics (Highlights) 10:30 Golf World 11am L Golf – The Masters Tournament From Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. 1pm Motorsport – V8 Supercars Championship (Highlights) 1:30 Motorsport – V8 Supercars Championship (Highlights) 2pm Motorsport – V8 Supercars Championship (Highlights) 2:30 L Ice Hockey – NHL Anaheim Ducks v San Jose Sharks. From Honda Center in Anaheim, California. 5:30 Inside The PGA Tour 6pm NRL 360 7pm Total Rugby Reflecting on the best of rugby union around the world. 7:30 Grassroots Rugby 8:30 #SkyRugby – Engage Scotty Stevenson hosts a weekly rugby panel show with media personalities and journalists. 9pm Golf – The Masters Tournament (Replay)
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Champions on the greens Methven Bowling Club triples team of (from left) Simon Fleetwood, Craig Carter and Jeff Nowell that won the Canterbury Champion of Champions at the weekend. PHOTO DONNA WYLIE 090414-DW-004
BY JONATHAN LEASK
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The Methven Bowling Club men’s triples champions became Canterbury champions at the weekend. The team of Craig Carter, Simon Fleetwood and Jeff Nowell came through a tough weekend to be crowned Canterbury Centre Champion of Champions. In the Mid Canterbury champion of champions they were bundled out in the second round
by Hampstead, and Carter said they weren’t travelling all the way to get put out in the second round again. After wins over Papanui 23-16 and Christchurch 24-7 it almost came unstuck in the quarter-final clash against the Avon Park side. “We were down 17-6 after 10 ends, and came back to win it 22-20,” Carter said. “I asked Simon to have a drive when we were three down. “He hit the jack and put it in
the ditch, then joked to an Avon supporter that it would be the turning of the game. “It was.” After the come-from-behind victory in Saturday’s match they had to head back on Sunday to battle a Belfast team featuring Nathan Glasson and Kelvin Scott, and came away with a 1913 win. “Jeff played out of his skin, Fleetwood played the cover shots and when I had to I killed the ends.
“It just all seemed to come together.” Carter, Fleetwood and Nowell then beat the Hornby team of Allan Wright, Rob Salmon and Dave McHardy 21-13 with an end to spare. “It was a surprise to get that far and we knocked over some strong teams to get there.” It was Carter’s second centre title for the season after he won the open triples title playing for Hornby, going through to Nelson to win the zone fi-
nal, and he will now play the national final, held in Dunedin in June. It was a first for Fleetwood and Nowell, who also plays for Hornby. It was also the second time a Mid Canterbury club has claimed top honour this season as the Allenton four of Rodney Greaney, Alex Crawford, Michael Lawson and Matt Bassett won Canterbury Champion of Champions Men’s Fours in March.
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