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Police on curfew notice Ashburton police have been put on notice over allegations of entering private property to check a person on bail curfew without licence.

Simon George Williams, 31, appeared in the Ashburton District Court yesterday, to ask for a variation on a curfew, imposed as a bail condition at an earlier hearing.

Williams is charged with breaching a protection order

and threatening to kill, and is due back before the court for a case review hearing later this month.

His lawyer Roz Burnside told the court the conditions of the curfew had become intolerable for the couple whose address Williams was bailed to.

“This goes further than police coming onto their property and shining lights through the windows at all hours,” she said.

Both Williams and the couple concerned had spoken to police to ask for a more considerate approach.

“An officer told the complainant he does not care about the disturbance caused by the door knocks and he would do it anyway,” Ms Burnside said.

Judge Joanna Maze ascertained there was no court-imposed condition for Williams to present at the door on file.

“I would not have imposed one without the consent of the property owners,” Judge Maze said.

“They (the police) might find themselves the subject of civil litigation.”

Williams was granted permission to leave Ashburton on December 24, but must be back on January 4. If he returns earlier he must report directly to the police station and resume the current curfew.

After delivering her decision, Judge Maze issued the following warning: “Police are warned they do not have express licence to enter and check curfew, nor do they have implied licence to enter the property, and from now on you are on notice.”

Neither Canterbury nor Ashburton police responded for a request for comment on this matter before the Guardian deadlines last night.

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Air New Zealand tops ratings Air New Zealand has again been named airline of the year by AirlineRatings.com. The international airline safety and product rating website says Air NZ is being honoured for the second consecutive year for its in-flight innovations, record financial performance, operational safety and motivation of its staff.

The AirlineRatings.com editorial team praised Air NZ’s commitment to a young technologically advanced fleet and its continual focus on the environment. The airline also won the award for best premium economy class. “Quite simply Air New Zealand is an airline of first choice. And given the airline’s location and the country’s size its performance is even more remarkable,” AirlineRatings.com editor-in-chief Geoffrey Thomas said. Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon says the award recognises the outstanding efforts of its 11,000 employees globally.

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White rabbit for luck Prime Minister John Key and his wife Bronagh ticked off 30 years of marriage on Monday and Mrs Key’s gift for the man who has everything was a large white-rabbit ornament with golden ears. After his memory slips of late, an elephant might have been a better choice, given their reputation.

But Mr Key said the white rabbit reflected his superstitious side – he says “white rabbits” as soon he wakes on the first of each month. He had spotted the ornament in a shop window but someone had bought it before he could get in.

It turned out to be his wife. “It’s in the bathroom so I can see it while I’m brushing my teeth. It was a great surprise, great delight.” His own gift for Mrs Key had not yet arrived from overseas and he refused to give hints as to what it was beyond saying it was “smaller than an elephant but bigger than a sandwich box”. Although pearls are the traditional gift for a 30th wedding anniversary, he ruled out jewellery.

The pair celebrated on Saturday night at swanky Auckland waterfront restaurant Euro.

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Horse doodles for charity For some New Zealand celebrities it was a bit of horsing around, but their doodles of horses are helping to raise money for the Riding for the Disabled (RDA) charity. A range of Kiwis have tried their hand at drawing sketches of horses for the Great RDA Horse Doodle campaign – and the mixed results are on Trade Me for all to see and bid on. The first 15 auctions began on Friday and artist Dick Frizzell’s drawing has proved to be the most popular – topping $2000 last night. Equestrian rider Mark Todd and former All Black captain Sean Fitzpatrick also contributed drawings for the charity.

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Madonna still shocks Pop icon Madonna has proved that she can continue to shock by posing topless at 56. The multi-millionaire Like A Virgin star, whose career spans four decades, posed for a series of provocative shots for US magazine Interview. They included a picture posing on a bed in a spartan room, wearing a negligee pulled down to her waist and an open pink cardigan. She also posed in corset underwear and a PVC coats

by Alexander McQueen for the series of shots by Marcus Piggott and Mert Alas. Some shots feature her wearing a flower-decorated metal face mash, others feature a snake. They accompany an interview with American magician David Blaine, touching on Madonna’s artistic inspiration among other subjects.

Robbie and band reunite Pop star Robbie Williams has thrilled Take That fans by confirming plans to reunite with the British band. Williams quit the group in 1995 to pursue a successful solo career, but he rejoined in 2010 for the recording of a new album and reunion tour. He subsequently drifted away from his bandmates again, and they were reduced to a three-piece in September when Jason Orange announced he had stepped down from the line-up.

Remaining members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen are confident Williams will rejoin them in 2017 to mark the 25th anniversary of their chart breakthrough in 1992 - and now Williams has revealed a reunion is in the pipeline.

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■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COURT

Customary fishing rights in dispute A dispute over customary fishing rights played out in Ashburton District Court yesterday.

Central South Island Fish and Game had laid charges against Edward Karaitiana under the Conservation Act, accusing him of obstructing a ranger, taking sports fish outside the fishing season, and taking sports fish without a licence.

According to Karaitiana, on May 27 he was fishing for eels at the Rangitata River when the ranger approached asking to see

his fishing licence.

He replied that he was of Ngai Tahu descent and did not require a licence to take eels, but the ranger didn’t believe him and attempted to confiscate his fishing gear. In a fit of pique, Karaitiana threw the rod in the river. This action resulted in the obstruction charge.

Although he had not caught any fish, the fact that he could have resulted in the taking sports fish outside the season charge. And although he had

customary rights to fish for eels without a licence, the fact that he might have caught a sports fish without one resulted in the fishing without a licence charge.

Under the South Island Customary Fishing Rights Regulations 1999, iwi and hapü can manage their non-commercial fishing in a way that best fits their local practices, without having a major effect on the fishing rights of others. Consideration was given to taking the matter to trial early in the New

Year, however Karaitiana wanted it over and done with.

After some bartering between fish and game’s lawyers and Karaitiana’s defence team, with some input from Judge Joanna Maze in chambers, it was agreed one of the charges would be dropped. In return Karaitiana was convicted and discharged on his admission of fishing without a licence, and on the obstruction matter, ordered to come before the court if called within six months on similar charges. But

he was ordered to pay $300 toward fish and game’s legal costs.

However, as a result of Judge Maze’s earlier intervention, the director of South Island Fish and Game has agreed to meet with the appropriate rununga and Karaitiana to take part in a restorative justice council.

“That is very sensible. This clash arises from cultural traditions and what is seen as the best way to conserve fisheries needs to be resolved outside the court,” she said.

■ RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FUNDRAISER

Ballerinas support Nica-May’s cause

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Nica-May’s doctors have advised against preschool due to rough and tumble activities being too much of a risk for her weakened bones.

Her mum Anna, herself a DanceWorx teacher, said her daughter was full of energy, and dancing was the perfect activity for her.

“I think she likes the stage, she’s quite a wee performer actually.”

Nica-May had reacted poorly to one type of chemo she received.

“She misses a fair bit because of sickness, on her off-weeks she’s fine.”

She said Ronald McDonald House had been a wonderful facility for the family to use while their daughter had undergone such the treatments.

DanceWorx operator Charmaine Quaid said the concert on Saturday, at 6pm, was a variety concert mainly featuring the work of jazz and hip hop

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When Nica-May Raukawa dances alongside her ballet class friends, she is a picture of poise and happiness.

But the three-year-old faces a battle her fellow Ashburton DanceWorx members do not have to, and that is a fight with a rare cancer-like bone disease.

Nica-May is among more than 100 dancers who will present Tis The Season this Saturday at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, to raise money for a cause close to her parents’ hearts – Ronald McDonald House in Christchurch.

Nica-May suffers from Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, and is undergoing a relapse after a year of chemotherapy last year. The disease means she is at risk of having growth and development issues, although her long-term prognosis is good in that it is not expected to be terminal.

Ballerinas Nica-May Raukawa (left), Ruby Taylor, Martina Naydenova and Cartia Ludemann will perform alongside more than 100 Ashburton dancers this Saturday to raise money for Ronald McDonald House.

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students.

She said it was not only Mrs Raukawa’s experience which made her think of donating proceeds of the concert to Ronald McDonald House, but also that of one of her other dancing teachers, Justine Hanrahan.

Mrs Hanrahan lost her son

Thomas, to cancer 15 years ago, when he was just five. Yesterday Mrs Hanrahan said she and Thomas had stayed at a child cancer house in the city.

She said in the short periods between treatments, it had been good to have somewhere close to hospital to stay. Facili-

ties such as Ronald McDonald House were “totally valuable”.

“They were just places to be a bit normal. You build relationships with other families and everybody was going through the same things, and so that was beneficial as well,” Mrs Hanrahan said.

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■ EA NETWORKS CENTRE

It’s a resounding YES Ashburton people have given a resounding YES to the EA Networks hydroslide project.

When the last survey form landed in the Ashburton District Council’s mailbox, it brought the number of responses to 1500, with 74 per cent of those supporting the inclusion of a hydroslide in the community’s new aquatic centre.

With the survey closed, council staff now begin the hard work of collating responses and analysing data, with a report likely to be ready in the new year, said council service delivery manager Neil McCann.

“We’re really pleased with the number of responses received and would like to thank everyone who read the information and took part in this initial stage of consultation,” he said.

The results from the survey, along with other hydroslide information, will help shape the option the council puts forward in the Long Term Plan consultation document, available to the community in early 2015.

This will provide another opportunity for people to have a say on the hydroslide project as part of the consultation process.

“This is when you can make a detailed submission about a hydroslide feature and provide council with your thoughts and comments,” Mr McCann said.

Of the 1580 surveys returned, 774 people chose to respond online, while 806 preferred to return theirs by post or by dropping it off at council offices and the library.

In brief Car crash Ashburton police attended a car crash after a vehicle allegedly failed to give way on the corner of Moor Street and Cass Street at 9.50am on Monday. No injuries were reported.

Arrested on warrant A male was arrested on a warrant at 8.30pm on Monday.

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Set to make a splash Nine-year-old Jorja Roulston is jumping for joy knowing she’ll be the first official swimmer in Ashburton’s new aquatic centre.

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Early next year nine-year-old Jorja Roulston will make history.

When the ribbon is cut to signal the opening of Ashburton’s EA Networks Centre, the Allenton school girl will have the honour of being the first official swimmer in the pool complex.

The big event might be several months away, but Jorja is already excited and she has spotted the swimsuit she plans to wear for the event.

“I’m definitely going to get some new togs. I want the real-

ly cool ones I’ve seen. They’re pink and blue with giraffes on – I’ve told mum,” she said.

Winning the history making slot on opening day came through an Ashburton District Council competition she entered at the Ashburton A&P Show. She answered a question correctly, put her name in the barrel and luck was very definitely on her side.

Jorja is a regular swimmer, is in a level seven swim group and most weekends heads to the community pool with her friends. She’s looking forward to being able to swim in the new aquatic centre where she’ll

have a choice of pools.

As part of her win, her family has toured the stadium complex and Jorja was impressed.

“It’s pretty cool, there’re a lot of tiles in the pools,’ she said.

Brother Sam, 7, is not so excited. He’d like to be part of the action too, but knows that the big day will belong to his sister.

When she found out she had won, Jorja said she was speechless and she knows when the big day arrives she’ll be nervous. Those nerves might be quelled a little as she may have one of New Zealand’s big name swimmers jumping alongside her.

A new range of housing development options are about to come on stream in Ashburton with the opening up early next year of stage two in the Ashburton District Council’s Geoff Geering Drive subdivision. All sections in stage one of the subdivision have now sold and the new sections will have a requirement for homes to be built to the same high eco-friendly specifications as homes in stage one, including sustainable features such as the use of solar power, on-site roof water catchment and permeable paving strips that reduce stormwater run-off.

Movember over Movember has come to an end, and wives and girlfriends nationwide can breathe a sigh of relief. This year almost 12,000 New Zealanders signed up to take part. The total for money raised for mens’ health New Zealand wide is currently at $1,148,000 – but donations will not be finalised until April after additional funds were tallied. Last year, the total raised was $1.5 million.

Winners come forward The mystery winners of a $16.2 million Lotto Powerball jackpot have finally claimed the prize, more than a week after they won it. The Hamilton couple, who have not been identified, had not checked their ticket and had no idea they had won until friends joked about the possibility. The $16.2m prize is the 11th largest Powerball prize ever won. - NZME

■ TWO CONCERTS

O’Neill to perform two concerts on the same night Ashburton’s own internationally renowned tenor Simon O’Neill will now perform two concerts, on the same night, when he returns to his home town this month.

Mr O’Neill was already booked to perform one show at the yet-to-be-opened new Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre on December 12.

It was organised by the Inside the Box fundraising committee to raise funds for fitting out the building.

Chairman Don McLeod said it had been decided to hold a second concert, on the same night, due to a high demand for tickets.

The first one-and-a-half hour concert will start at 6pm, and the second will begin at 8.30pm.

Mr O’Neill will be joined by two local choirs, the Phoenix Rising and the MSA Choir.

Mr McLeod said both had special significance to the opera star.

“The Phoenix Rising choir from Ashburton College has strong links to Simon’s early singing experiences, as Simon was member of the school’s

Phoenix Chorus,” Mr McLeod said.

“On a more personal note the MSA Choir holds a special place for Simon as his father was a long-standing member and he is also its patron.

“We are hugely appreciative of Simon’s generosity in supporting our fundraising venture and we are working hard to en-

sure it is a memorable event for all involved. Those who attend the concerts will have an opportunity to see performances rarely seen in provincial New Zealand.”

The performance will follow Mr O’Neill performing Fidelio in Hamburg, Germany, and at the newly-reopened Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch.

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■ RUBBISH

Farmer escapes prison term

Council looks to extend rubbish, recycling service

An Orari farmer who dug a 45 metre trench to lay the cables necessary for his home detention sentence, has escaped a prison term on his 11th drink driving conviction.

Wayne Dennis Reece, 54, appeared before Judge Joanna Maze in the Ashburton District Court on Monday, for sentencing on two charges of drink driving.

Reece was pulled over by police on July 27, and found to have been driving with an excess breath alcohol level of

690 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath. While awaiting sentence on that matter he was caught drink driving again, this time with a level of 674mcg/l.

Reece’s drink driving career stretches back 35 years, but it had been seven years since his last conviction.

During his previous appearance defence counsel Roz Gilchrist told the court Reece had relapsed during a period of depression brought on by a back injury, but had re-engaged with alcohol help services.

His employer was highly supportive of an electronically monitored sentence, and in a compassionate letter handed to Judge Maze, called him “a good person with a serious problem”.

At the November court sitting a probation officer said the cost of installing the cabling for the landline necessary for an electronically monitored sentence on a rural property was prohibitive; Reece responded by offering to dig the cable himself.

On Monday, with a custodial

sentence still firmly on the table, Judge Maze was persuaded to hand down a six-month term of home detention instead.

“I suspect you would decline further if your job was gone,” she said.

“If you find the sentence of home detention hard to comply with I can revert it but the starting point would be 18 months of imprisonment.”

Reece was disqualified from driving for two years, and must undertake counselling and rehabilitation as directed.

■ MID CANTERBURY RIDING FOR THE DISABLED

Past president Stuart Lovett presents DJ Reuben with the Lovett Trophy for horse mastership.

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Keira Moodie, 10, was presented with the Blakemore Trophy for horse mastership.

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Children’s RDA efforts rewarded

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Riders of the Mid Canterbury Riding for the Disabled (RDA) were awarded for their achievements yesterday at the annual prizegiving and break-up.

The celebrations were held at the Leeston Street clubrooms.

The 33 students who ride on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year attended the ceremony, along with family, friends, caregivers and teachers.

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unteers were also present and gave the awards and trophies out to the children.

The awards were in recognition of personal achievement, as well as improvement and effort.

Mid Canterbury RDA coach Janet McNally said although not all the children were recipients of awards they had all shown great progress throughout the year.

Mid Canterbury RDA president Brian Early gave a speech before the awards were given

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out and thanked everyone involved with RDA. Trophy recipients included Keira Moodie – Blakemore Trophy for horse mastership, Cody Robins – Wakelin Trophy for personal achievement, Raglan Patrick – Bishop Trophy for confidence and effort, Mariska Welch – Stephenson Trophy for confidence and effort, Georgia Humm – Gardener Trophy for consistent effort, DJ Reuben – Lovett Trophy for horse mastership and Ruben Winchester – Harvey Trophy for manners

and consistent effort.

Students who received certificates were Luke Simons for confidence and effort, Andre Swan, Trey Maxwell and Jonathan Hardy for personal achievement, Lucas Ramsay for effort and participation and Austin Soal for improved riding.

Mr Early said in the 40 years RDA has been running, over 1900 children had passed through.

Mid Canterbury RDA will start up again in February.

If Fairton and Chertsey residents want a kerbside rubbish collection they need to put their hands up and be counted.

The Ashburton District Council is looking to extend its existing rubbish and recycling collection service to their communities now, rather than waiting two years until the switch to a wheelie bin service.

If the service is supported by residents it could start on July 1 next year, council assets manager Andrew Guthrie said, but that relied on good feedback.

“We hope people will take the time to let us know whether or not they want the kerbside collection service to be introduced in their communities,” he said.

During the long-term plan process, Fairton and Chertsey residents would be able to submit their full comments and ideas about the collection service, he said.

In keeping with council’s current rubbish and recycling collection service, household rubbish would need to be placed in an official Ashburton District Council prepaid black bag. It would be collected weekly and there would be no limit to the number of official bags residents could have collected.

Similarly, recyclable material would need to be placed in an official council green recycling crate and would also be collected on a weekly basis. A 45L crate would be provided to each property.

The cost of the recycling service is to be funded from rates through a uniform, districtwide rate on properties able to use the service. This is currently estimated to be around $75 for the 2015/16 year.

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■ EDUCATION

New Education Council slammed By daI Sy H

Education Minister Hekia Parata believes the new council, dubbed EDUCANZ, will become a “strong voice” for the education profession.

However, there are concerns among educators that the profession could be losing democratic representation, as all members of the new council will be appointed by Ms Parata.

Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association president Chris Murphy criticised the bill for putting the profession in a “pre-

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A Mid Canterbury principal has slammed a bid by the Government to overhaul the regulatory body for teachers in New Zealand.

The Education Amendment Bill (No 2) proposes changes to the Education Act 1989, including the establishment of a new Education Council that would replace the current Teachers’ Council.

carious position”.

“As a professional body that is paid for by teachers, to have no hand in the representation seems odd,” he said.

According to the New Zealand Principals Federation (NZPF), 1500 submissions were made on the bill, with just 13 of those in support.

Mr Murphy said it “wouldn’t be the first time” the Government had not listened to educators.

“I think Ms Parata would say

she does listen, and I would question how much she listens,” he said.

NZPF president Phil Harding said the organisation had “significant concerns” about the proposed bill.

Labour’s Education spokesperson Chris Hipkins believed the Government’s approach showed “heavy handed arrogance”.

“I think it’s very, very unfair to the teaching profession for the Government to be seizing con-

trol of their regulatory body,” he said.

A spokesperson for Ms Parata said there would be a nomination process, and appointments would be made by the minister from a pool of candidates – as was usual for independent statutory bodies.

The spokesperson said a committee considered many submissions, including from the sector, and then recommended some changes, some of which were accepted by the Government.

■ COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER

Literacy-aid fundraising project right on track

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vices provided at no cost.

Elite Scaffolding operations manager Scott Gillies said he thought the Rotary club’s initiative was a great one.

“We’re doing [the scaffolding] for free, for the cause,” he said.

Ashburton Scaffold Systems Limited are registered installers of Salus Safety residential nets, and provided and installed the nets at the site.

Manager Roger Brasell said the cause was a great one and he was happy to help.

Mr Brasell said the nets only took four hours to put up and will be taken down again once the roof is on.

The Guardian previously reported the main contractor was Grant Love Homes. Once completed the 227 square metre house would have four bedrooms, two bathrooms and be situated on a 700 square metre section.

Mr van der Kley said the house would be sold fully finished and fully landscaped.

The building project started to raise money for children’s literacy programmes, both in Mid Canterbury and overseas, is well under way.

Mid Canterbury businesses and contractors are supporting the Rotary Club of Ashburton in the efforts to build a house in Braebrook Drive, which will then be sold to raise money for literacy aid here, and in Samoa.

The building work started in late October after months of planning.

Rotary Club of Ashburton member and building sponsorship co-ordinator Walter van der Kley said the project was going well and was even slightly ahead of schedule.

Mr van der Kley was still hopeful the roof would be on

by Christmas and all the work completed by the end of March.

Earlier this week scaffolding and safety nets went up. Mr van der Kley said the Rotary Club were fortunate to have both ser-

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Everything is going to plan with the Rotary Club of Ashburton’s community fundraising project, with the house set to be finished in late arch.

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Kiwi pair killed in gliding crash The families of two New Zealanders who died in a gliding crash in a remote area of Namibia on Monday say they are devastated to lose two wonderful men.

David Speight, 72, and Bill Walker, 66, died early on Monday (NZ time), about 50km from Namibia’s gliding base.

The pair were on a reconnaissance flight when the incident happened and it is understood they were in a two-seater glider at the time.

A joint statement released by the men’s families said it was understood they died on impact.

“We can confirm that Bill Walker and David Speight both of Queenstown were the pilots killed in the gliding accident in Namibia,” the statement said.

“Our families are devastated to lose such wonderful men and experienced pilots, we would like to thank our family and friends, and especially the extended gliding fraternity for their support.”

Mr Speight first learned to glide at the Taieri Plains near Dunedin in 1959. His contribution to New Zealand gliding both as a role model and aviator “will be greatly missed”, the families said.

Mr Walker started out gliding in the early 1970s and was influential in the development of the Omarama Airfield.

He also flew for New Zealand at many international gliding events.

That led to the World Gliding Championships being held in Omarama in 1995, one of Mr Walker’s “proudest moments”, the family said.

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■ SAFER ASHBURTON

Sculptures for domain

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More than $40,000 changed hands when the 15 sculptures created during the Ashburton Domain’s 150th birthday celebrations were auctioned on Sunday.

Twelve sold at auction and by Monday night the remaining three had been bought by the Ashburton District Council.

Today the community owns five stone sculptures after council open spaces manager David Askin invested more than $13,000 of council money in the works of art.

Two of the sculptures bought by the council were a Mt Somers limestone piece by Hokitika artist Rory McDougall, which sold for $5000, and $3200 for Paul Dean’s limestone piece, Dreams of Flying.

He will now work with their creators to find a site in the Ash-

burton Domain where each can be displayed to best advantage.

While the artists benefitted from selling their work on Sunday, 20 per cent of each sale was retained by the council as seed funding for another sculpture symposium in 2016.

Most pieces were bought by locals and the sculptures were happy with the prices each fetched, Mr Askin said.

While most pieces were sold as garden art for private homes, one piece was bought as a memorial to a lost child. That sculpture has been donated by his family to the Ashburton Domain where it will be placed in a yet to be chosen spot as a memorial, Mr Askin.

“I’m overwhelmed by the generosity of the couple, it’s an amazing gesture,” he said.

Top dollar on auction day was $6100 for a granite sculpture by West Coast artist Jocelyn Pratt.

Staff settle into new premises Safer Ashburton staff member Mary Bailey and manager Kevin Clifford are settling into Safer Ashburton’s new premises on the corner of Tancred and Cass streets. Mr Clifford said the move was completed last Thursday and “it’s a good venue”. He also said it was great to be located near to other services, although the organisation is yet to completely settle in, as they wait on a phone line and internet connection to be finalised. e’re making do r lifford said.

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Festival plans under way It might be more than three months away but already planning is well under way for the Ashburton District’s big crowd puller, the Multicultural Bite festival.

The organisation has launched a new website designed to help attract more visitors and make it quick and easy for participants and volunteers to get involved. The new website is an exciting development as the Multicultural Bite nears its sixth year, organiser Sue van den Heuvel said.

“We are delighted to have a fresh, more vibrant look to the online face of what has become one of Ashburton’s iconic cultural events. With more and more people taking part each year – whether they are holding a food stall, performing on stage or volunteering – it was the right time to update our website and help make it easier for everyone involved.”

The new website, designed by event committee member Francoise Belpadrome, makes it quicker and easier for participants and volunteers to register their details, Ms van den Heuvel said.

“This means we can now fully showcase what this important event (hosted by the Ashburton Newcomers’ Network on Waitangi Day), is all about.”

For more information go to multiculturalbite.co.nz

ouncil’s roject upport fficer mma hreadwell left ulticultural ite committee member rancoise elpadrome centre and e ent organiser ue an den eu el check out the group’s new website.

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to pay court costs of $130.

Ryan Thomas Lynch, 18, of Leeston, was convicted on his fourth count of disqualified driving – he was disqualified for a further 12 months, effective from March 15 when his current term ends, and sentenced to 75 hours of community work.

Jamie Terence Archer, 36, of Willowby, was convicted on his fourth count of driving while suspended – he was disqualified for 12 months and sentenced to 70 hours of community work.

Andrew Trevor John Tindall, 41, of Allenton, admitted a drink driving charge (EBA 456mcg/l) – he was disqualified from driving for six months, fined $300 and ordered to pay court costs of $130.

Paul Robert Fergus, 50, of Allenton, admitted a sustained loss of traction charge – he was convicted, disqualified from driving for six months, fined $300 and ordered to pay court costs of $130.

Paul Keith Evans, 33, of

A former Malaysian defence attache accused of assaulting a Wellington woman at her home returned to court yesterday for a hearing on his bail conditions.

Muhammad Rizalman bin Ismail’s lawyer Dr Donald Stevens QC argued his case in the High Court at Wellington yesterday. Rizalman, 38, did not make an appearance at court. He earlier pleaded not guilty to charges of burglary and assault with intent to commit sexual violation. The charges related to events that allegedly happened at the home of Tania Billingsley on May 9. Last month Rizalman was bailed to an undisclosed address.

Rizalman’s next appearance is scheduled for February.

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Student still critical

Man convicted on careless driving charges

Kirsty Victoria Farrant, 29, of New Brighton, admitted driving with 480 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath (EBA 480mcg/l) – she was disqualified from driving for six months, fined $350 and ordered

A man has been found guilty of murdering Taupo teen Wiremu Birch. Mr Birch, 19, died after he was stabbed three times at the corner of Hinekura Avenue and Rifle Range Road, Taupo, in the early hours of October 11 last year. Yesterday in the High Court at Rotorua, a jury found Hendrix John Kahia, 30, guilty of murder.

His younger brother, Raymond Porky Kahia, 27, known as Porky, was found not guilty of being an accessory to murder after the fact.

He earlier pleaded guilty to assault with intent to injure. Hendrix Kahia will be sentenced in Rotorua on February 25. He was remanded in custody. Raymond Kahia will appear in court on the same day to be sentenced for assault with intent to injure.

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A 50-year-old Tinwald resident has appeared in the Ashburton District Court to face a charge of careless driving causing death.

In addition Jeffrey Hamilton McKee faces three charges of careless driving causing injury. He was convicted on all matters and remanded at large for sentencing on February 9.

The charges relate to a collision in Ashburton on Good Friday. McKee was travelling north west on Smallbone Drive at speeds above the 50km limit.

He lost control of his vehicle and crossed the centre line into the path of an oncoming vehicle.

The four occupants were from Blenheim and in Ashburton for a bowls tournament.

Janet McFarlane was taken to Christchurch Hospital, where she died a week later. The other three people were all injured and treated in hospital, one for a broken leg.

Found guilty

Hinds, admitted a drink driving charge (EBA678mcg/l) – he was disqualified from driving for six months, fined $750 and ordered to pay court costs of $130.

Jamie Ryan Hamilton, 20, of Hampstead, was convicted and sentenced on his 10th count of driving while disqualified – he was disqualified from driving for 12 months and sentenced to complete 80 hours of community work.

Berent Pieter Wegman, 32, of Rakaia, admitted to breaching parole conditions and was convicted and fined $300.

Esteban Andres Pitripan of Elgin, admitted a drink driving charge (EBA 228mcg/l) – he was convicted, disqualified from driving for six months, fined $800, ordered to pay court costs of $130 and analyst fees of $109.25.

Riki George Toa, 19, admitted to dishonestly taking a motor vehicle with two co-offenders – he had already begun paying reparation. He was convicted and ordered to pay the remaining $1500 within three

months and was sentenced to 60 hours of community work.

Nicholas John Pacey, 45, of Wigram, admitted to two counts of careless driving causing injury, which came about after he failed to give way and struck another vehicle on the intersection of Winslow Westerfield roads. He had already paid $3000 in reparations, and was convicted and disqualified from driving for six months.

Matthew John Gordon, 27, of Tinwald, admitted breaching a supervision sentence. He was resentenced to complete the original six months sentence.

Karmen Ann Harris, 41, appeared for sentencing on four counts of welfare fraud. She had collected $35,000 in benefits to which she was not entitled, over a period of four years and was currently repaying $30 a week.

Judge Maze sentenced Harris to 100 hours of community work and six months of community detention beginning on December 4, with a curfew in place between the hours of 6pm and 4am, seven days a week.

A 13-year-old exchange student who was struck by a car after getting off the school bus on Monday remains in a critical condition. The Lincoln High School student received serious head injuries in the incident on State Highway 1 between the intersection of Curraghs Road and Weedons Ross Road at 3.55pm.

The driver of a dark silver/grey Mazda saloon was uninjured.

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Rudd absent AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd is defending charges against him including one of threatening to kill.

The ageing rocker was absent from the dock at Tauranga District Court yesterday, where he was to appear to face charges of threatening to kill and possession of metha mphetamine and cannabis. Rudd’s lawyer, Paul Mabey QC, entered pleas on behalf of the 60-year-old last week. Judge Tom Ingram said the matter would likely be heard at a judge-alone trial next year.

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The Hobbit premiere Some critics have labelled the last in the Hobbit trilogy a masterpiece and epic - but not all were so enthralled with others lamenting the time it took to tell the story.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies had its worldwide premiere in London yesterday, at the same time as a special viewing for invited guests at Wellington’s Roxy Cinema. The red carpet was out for guests including Weta co-founder Sir Richard Taylor, cast members and dedicated fans.

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Winch used to remove blocks Power

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Environment Canterbury scientists believe a vehicle fitted with a winch was used to remove concrete blocks to gain vehicle access to the Ashburton River.

River access is blocked off this time of year, near State Highway 1 on the south side, to protect critically endangered black-billed gulls, which are nesting through to January.

The incident follows a similar one about two weeks ago, and is believed to have occurred over

the weekend.

Biodiversity team leader Jo Abbott said it appeared recreational users had gone to extraordinary lengths to remove the blocks.

“The matter has been referred to the police. If the culprits had any idea what they were doing they would surely stop. The barrier is there to protect an endangered species during the nesting season, and enable recreational use the rest of the time, so everyone, and every bird, gets a fair go,” Dr Abbott said.

ECan is appealing for witnesses, and want people to report any information to Ashburton police. Last year Samuel John Townhill pleaded guilty to charges of destroying nests and disturbing a protected species, and was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment. He had driven into the colony in 2012.

Forest and Bird Ashburton branch and DOC have investigated having a locally-based warranted officer to keep an eye out for the birds. However, this week DOC decided it was not feasible.

“It is quite a long process to become a warranted officer,” spokesperson Shirley Slatter said.

“If there is a compliance issue, then a warranted DOC officer (staff member) would deal with this,” she said.

She urged anyone seeing concerning human activity around the gull colony to phone the DOC hotline, on 0800 362 468.

Witnesses should try and get as much information as possible, including vehicle registration, date, time and a good description or photos and videos.

■ REVIEW

In character - Noises Off! cast members (from left) Jo Brennan, Matt van den Yssel, Chris Woods, Wayne Pannett and Alister Body prepare to stage the production’s opening show tonight.

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Methven production will have you in stitches Be prepared to laugh and laugh a lot when you go to see Noises Off ! at the Methven Heritage Centre this week. The Methven Theatre Company will stage its opening performance of Michael Frayn’s acclaimed comedy tonight.

At a dress rehearsal this week, the tiny audience of crew and media just about filled the hall with chuckles, giggles, and outright, unstoppable, tearyeyed laughter. Take tissues, as there will not be a dry eye in the house.

Noises Off ! tells the story of a troupe of actors, as they rehearse and stage their play,

Nothing On. Romance and general human weakness get in the way, and before they know it, frantic mayhem, with plenty of slapstick and comedic farce, ensues.

This is an ambitious production for a small theatre company such as the Methven Theatre Company, requiring a lot of the actors both physically and mentally. The show takes comedic timing, combining dialogue, mime and complex scenes, to a new level.

But with director Jackie Heffernan, of the highly successful Big Little Theatre Company, at the helm, it is no surprise it is

simply brilliant.

All the roles seem to be main ones in this show, and it would be impossible to name any actors as standing out, each portraying the caricatured nature of their characters exceptionally well.

The show represents a first Methven Theatre Company performance for Matt van den Yssel, of Ashburton Variety Theatre Miss Saigon and Chicago fame. He shines alongside theatre company stalwarts Jo Brennan, Wayne Pannett, Alister Body, Jason Ree and Pattie Ree, as well as Chris Woods, Olivia Dalley and Big Lit-

tle Theatre Company teacher Georgie Sivier.

The show represents a return to the stage for Mr Woods, who is also the lead singer of the production’s fantastic band, which plays 80s hits at the opening and between acts. The musical director is Mr Pannett, who has ensured a great performance in this area, complementing his acting role.

Noises Off stages through to December 6 at the Methven Heritage Centre. Get some family or friends together and go and see this show, it is not to be missed! reviewed by Susan Sandys

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Vintage Car Club of Ashburton members are brushing up on their etiquette and decorum before heading to the Lake Coleridge 100-year celebrations next weekend.

The building of the power station started in 1911 and was opened in December 1914 by then Prime Minister William Massey.

The Lake Coleridge power station, New Zealands’s oldest working hydroelectric station, celebrates its centenary on December 6 and 7 and owner, Trustpower, has a weekend of festivities planned.

They include coach tours, a centenary dinner and an open day at the power station.

Vintage Car Club of Ashburton had planned their annual Posh Picnic event to coincide with Sunday’s open day - it was something different to their usual Posh Picnic’s visiting old homesteads. and numbers were restricted.

Posh Picnic organiser David Oakley said 12 classic, pre-1931 vehicles would be at the open day.

The drivers and passengers would be appropriately attired, wearing the clothing of their vintage car era.

Mr Oakley said members had been frantically brushing up on their manners ahead of the day as they were being judged for the event.

Etiquette, decorum, era correctness and even their picnic spread will be under scrutiny.

Mr Oakley said assisting a lady down from the vehicle, eating cucumber sandwiches with crusts off and drinking tea from a cup and saucer, poured out of a teapot, will all be some of the factors considered in the judging of the event.

There were no modern day flasks in the early 1930s, Mr Oakley said.

The weekend celebrations include coach tours, a centenary dinner and an open day on Sunday between 10am and 4pm at the Lake Coleridge Village with a village fair including historic commemoration and a large parade of rare and vintage vehicles.

There will also be period costume prizes, food stalls and craft markets.

Entry costs $10 adults, $5 for children or $20 a family with proceeds going towards community groups.

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n less than a fortnight, Andrew Little has made big strides to reposition Labour as an inclusive party keen to provide an alternative economic and social direction to the current government.

Pundits that predicted the former unionist would struggle to begin to craft a party that could attract the forgotten socalled “middle voter” have been surprised at how quickly he has responded.

This week, Mr Little used the launch of his party’s employment commission to reinforce his notion that Labour’s traditional working class support deserves a much broader definition. Unionists, contractors, small business owners, entrepreneurs and managers were all now part of the catch-all group of workers who could expect representation from the party.

This might be a master-stroke for Labour if this repositioning continues in other policy developments this term but only if Mr Little follows through on promises not to dwell on political point scoring.

Labour and Mr Little have had ample – and effectively-used – opportunities to land political blows on a Prime Minister who proved an unfortunate juxtaposition to Labour’s new leader.

Mr Key did himself no favours in the way he mishandled continued questioning over his hardto-fathom, ongoing relationship with caustic attack blogger Cameron Slater.

It was manna from heaven for Mr Little when Mr Key obfuscated when questioned about recent communication with Slater, and when he apologised to the House for denying a text message exchange.

Mr Key was a politician who could not tell a straight story and Mr Little, in his strident first session as leader, was the battler standing up for what was right. For Labour, it was perfect.

The on-again, on-again Slater scandal has been (incorrectly) disregarded by many as a mediagenerated sideshow that has little to do with the real world of people getting on, getting on.

But there can be little doubt it has given Mr Little to chance to bare his political teeth while selling the worthy-but-dull policy platforms that he hopes will restore his party’s credibility and electoral hopes.

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lectric scooters may soon be the new delivery vehicle for our local posties following a meeting of the country’s provincial and rural mayors and council chief executives.

It was during a presentation

by New Zealand Post chief executive Brian Roche about future changes to the way NZ Post delivers its service that I saw an opportunity to put our name forward and be involved in an electric scooter trial being rolled out by the organisation.

What we send by post has undergone significant changes over the past 10 years, mainly due to the rise of online purchasing and communication.

This shift in the way we communicate has seen a decline in the number of letters we send, but our movement to online buying has increased the number of parcels being transported around the country.

In April next year NZ Post is adding about 50 electric scooters to its fleet as it looks to address the growth in parcel traffic and I think it would be terrific for Ashburton to be part of this trial, especially in the Allenton area where there has been a change in postal services.

I won’t know if we have been included into the electric scooter trial until I hear back from NZ Post possibly early in the New Year but I would like to think our chances are pretty good.

This was one of the many outcomes that can result from these regular get-togethers with other mayors and council chief executives. Known as the Rural and Provincial Sector Group, we meet three times a year in Wellington for a day and a half of workshops and presentations.

As a Mayor I find the meetings incredibly beneficial as they give us a chance to share information, talk about issues and help each other with new, smarter ways of doing things.

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that is with the recent road funding allocation. The group put its weight behind finding out where the money comes from for our country’s roads.

The research found that 69 per cent of roading income was generated from rural New Zealand. If we hadn’t driven this and got this information as a group it’s unlikely Ashburton District would have received the road funding increase it did.

Council’s current level of government assistance funding is 46 per cent for road maintenance. That is set to increase

to 49 per cent in 2015/16, 50 per cent in 2016/17 and 51 per cent in 2017/18. This equates to an extra couple of hundred thousand dollars each year to help maintain the district’s roads.

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Putin spikes gas pipeline Amid spiraling tensions with the West, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced yesterday that Moscow is spiking a multibillion dollar gas pipeline project for southern Europe and will focus instead on boosting its energy ties with Turkey.

Moscow will increase gas supplies to Turkey across the existing pipeline and later could build a new link and possibly work with Turkey on creating a gas hub on the border with Greece, Putin said.

He argued that the EU’s opposition to the South Stream pipeline - which would have run under the Black Sea to Bulgaria and further on to southern Europe - meant Russia had no other choice but to scrap it.

The announcement is part of the Kremlin’s efforts to forge new alliances as Russia-West relations have plummeted to post-Cold War lows over the Ukrainian crisis.

It reflects the narrowing room for manoeuvre for Russia, which previously had competed with Turkey for the role of a key energy conduit to the lucrative European markets.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hailed ties with Russia, but was tightlipped on the prospect of creating the energy hub proposed

by Putin, signaling that tough bargaining lies ahead.

Cold-shouldered by the Eu-

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to the media during a joint news conference with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday.

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ropean Union, Putin still wants to expand Russia’s gas exports to the EU markets bypassing Ukraine and is also keen to demonstrate that Moscow can find new partners despite Western efforts to isolate it.

Erdogan, in turn, sees ties with Russia as an important tool to raise Turkey’s global leverage and boost its economy.

Reflecting a shared interest

in expanding ties, both leaders sought to downplay the differences, such as their conflicting views on the Syrian crisis.

Putin’s move to try to build an energy alliance with Turkey reflects Moscow’s precarious position regarding the South Stream.

Russia’s natural gas giant, Gazprom, already has invested nearly $5 billion in building the

pipeline on Russian territory, about half of its projected cost.

Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller said that his company signed a memorandum on building a new Turkey-bound pipeline under the Black Sea, which would be capable of pumping about 63 billion cubic meters to Turkey, the same capacity as the South Stream.

Putin added a sweetener, saying that Russia will offer a 6 per cent price discount for its gas supplies to Turkey starting next year and could offer an even better deal if the two countries reach an agreement on deeper energy cooperation.

Turkey already is a major importer of Russian gas, coming second only to Germany.

In addition to gas, Russia will invest $20 billion in a contract to build Turkey’s first nuclear power plant.

Turkey, a NATO-member which is vying for European Union membership, also has been keen to increase food and other exports to Russia, which has banned most western food imports in retaliation for the U.S. and the EU economic sanctions.

The two countries, who are major trading partners, reaffirmed their determination to increase their two-way trade volume from $33 billion to $100 billion by the 2020s.

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New powers for Australian spies Australia’s spies have been handed new powers to help the Defence Force in military operations against Islamic State in Iraq.

The lower house yesterday approved the third tranche in the government’s suite of counter-terrorism laws.

They enable the Australian Secret Intelligence Service to gather intelligence on foreign fighters overseas without having to wait for written approval by a senior minister.

Those powers - which the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation and Australian Signals Directorate have also been handed - would be valid for only 48 hours and in circumstances of “extreme emergencies”.

The government argued the existing rules for approving emergency missions in Iraq

were slow and threatened opportunities to collect vital intelligence.

The new laws also allow the Australian Federal Police to seek control orders for people suspected of supporting or facilitating foreign fighters.

They also change the means by which the foreign minister, who is responsible for ASIS, authorises the agency to undertake activities relating to a “class of Australian persons” rather than individuals.

Labor backed the bill after the government agreed to a series of amendments from a bipartisan parliamentary committee.

Those changes clarify the definition of a “foreign fighter” and how anti-terrorism control orders work.

Shadow attorney-general Mark Dreyfus defended La-

Greens’ Adam Bandt: Controls ‘against Australian values’

bor’s support as the “responsible” thing an opposition would do.

That’s despite him arguing the government had not made a case for the laws.

Mr Dreyfus said laws alone would not make a more resilient community - preventing young people from radicalisation would.

Australia would be far safer if these new, “extraordinary” legal powers were never applied on their own.

The government agreed to clarify in the bill that ASIS is prohibited from using torture a change which the Australian Greens sought in the Senate.

Greens deputy leader Adam Bandt said the control orders - which allow police to detain suspects without charge - were against Australian values of freedom.

He labelled the joint parliamentary committee on intelligence and security as a “club of two old parties” which acted as a rubber-stamp for intelligence agencies seeking more power.

A fourth counter-terrorism bill that mandates the collection of metadata has yet to clear parliament.

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Storms’ death toll 11 Floods triggered by torrential rains have killed 11 people in Morocco, a week after a storm left 36 dead.

Storms again lashed the south of the kingdom, with the resort of Agadir experiencing the equivalent of an entire year’s rainfall - more than 250mm - between Friday and Sunday. The bad weather, which finally eased yesterday, led to many rivers bursting their banks and causing widespread damage, especially in the Guelmim region 200km south of Agadir, which has been declared a disaster area.

The 2M public TV channel said the storm killed 11 people, citing an “authorised source”, as no official national death toll has yet been released.

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Police hunt shooter Police searched for a suspect following three shootings in north-central West Virginia that caused local schools to be placed on lockdown. Monongalia County sheriff’s Chief Deputy Perry Palmer said the shootings occurred yesterday morning. More details weren’t immediately available and it wasn’t immediately clear whether anyone was injured. 911 director Mike Wolfe said police are searching for Jody Hunt in the case.

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‘Hands up’ protests Protesters around the US have demonstrated with their hands in the air in tribute to Michael Brown, the black teenager killed by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri.

As part of the “Hands Up Walk Out” campaign, thousands of protest-ers gathered at universities and workplaces for midday demonstrations around the time Brown was killed on August 9. In New York, hundreds of young mostly white students sat for a minute of silence in Times Square before chanting “hands up, don’t shoot” and “no justice no peace”. The hands up gesture slogan have been adopted by protesters in homage to what some witnesses said was Brown’s last move before being shot.

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Ebola toll lowered The World Health Organisation says more than 6000 people have died from ebola, not nearly 7000 as earlier reported, blaming “an error” in numbers out of Liberia.

According to the revised data, the worst ebola epidemic on record has now claimed 5987 lives in the three countries at the heart of the outbreak in west Africa - Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia. The WHO said “meaningful progress” had been made towards reducing the spread of ebola by isolating patients and burying bodies safely.

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Food aid suspended The World Food Program has suspended food aid to more than 1.7 million Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries, blaming a financing crisis caused by unhonoured cash pledges. The Romebased UN agency says refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt risk going hungry this winter if donors don’t urgently provide the $US64 million needed to finance the distribution of food vouchers through December. WFP says it has fed millions of displaced people inside Syria and up to 1.8 million refugees.

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Spark warns of price rises

Spark’s Simon Moutter

utive of Chorus, Mark Ratcliffe, that the increase still leaves copper network access prices lower than the $44.95 that prevailed until yesterday and that “consumers should not expect to see any rise in retail pricing.”

Chorus estimates a $70 million annual hit to operating earnings, compared with the $170 million it expected to

lose on the prices initially determined by the commission, using an international benchmarks analysis.

Spark shares fell 2.6 per cent to $3.04, and have gained 35 per cent this year.

The stock is rated an average ‘hold’ based on 10 recommendations compiled by Reuters, with a median price target of $2.83.

Chorus shares, however, are up 16 per cent to $2.49 yesterday, their highest since October last year.

In August, the head of Spark’s home mobile and business division, Chris Quin, told analysts retail service providers had already cut prices in anticipation of a lower regulated price on the copper lines, and that there wouldn’t be any further reductions for consumers.

Spark accounts for almost three-quarters of Chorus’s annual revenue.

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The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by property developer Arthur Morgenstern for leave to appeal a Court of Appeal order for him to pay $3.5 million for breaching directors’ duties. In a written judgment citing the reasons for rejecting the application, the Supreme Court said the proposed appeal doesn’t raise a question of law of public or general importance and there is no appearance of a miscarriage of justice. Morgenstern was the developer of the $67 million St Lukes Garden apartments project in Auckland.

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In the heat of the moment M ark Goodger worked for his aunt and uncle for around 20 years as a joiner’s labourer at Mainly Doors in Christchurch.

He resigned while abusing his aunt on the phone, and subsequently raised a personal grievance claiming he had been unjustifiably dismissed.

The employee won and was awarded $5600 in lost wages and $8000 compensation which was reduced by 50 per cent for his contribution to the events.

The background facts to this case demonstrate how careful employers must be with heat of the moment resignations.

After work one day Mr Goodger phoned his uncle to ask for the next day off.

Initially the leave was granted, however immediately on hanging up the uncle he realised he had some on-site quotes booked for the following day and so needed Mr Goodger at work.

His wife immediately phoned Mr Goodger back to let him know.

An argument ensued with Mr Goodger claiming he said “she could stick the job up her

Morgenstern loses

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a*se” and the aunt claiming he said “get f***ed, I quit.”

Later that evening the aunt sent a text saying; ‘ We have accepted your two weeks notice.

“See you for the next two weeks from 8am tomorrow.’

Mr Goodger a couple of hours later left a voice message in part saying; ‘Won’t be seeing you tomorrow, or probably ever’.

The following morning Mr Goodger phoned and apologised, however he did not specifically retract his resignation.

Later that day Mr Goodger collected a motorcycle he had been storing at the business premises and some personal items.

It would appear to most employers that this was a clear resignation and it is hard to see how the Employ-

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ment Relations Authority (ERA) could possibly determine otherwise.

The well established case law and an employer’s good faith obligations require an employer to investigate the employee’s true intentions when he acts in the heat of the moment.

The ERA in this case went as far as saying that although Mr Goodger did not expressly retract his resignation, it was implicit by his apology that he wished to do so.

It was the responsibility of the employer to engage in meaningful dialogue about Mr Goodger’s true intentions after he had cooled down.

The lesson is clear – always allow time to cool down and then talk to the employee.

If they retract the resignation you can still consider a disciplinary process into any unacceptable behaviour.

Christine Summerville of Chapman Employment Relations is an employment and HR advisor for businesses in Ashburton christine@chapmaner.co.nz

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NZX 50 constituents Company CODE

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Spark New Zealand, formerly Telecom Corp, is reviewing its prices, saying yesterday’s Commerce Commission draft decision on wholesale copper line pricing threatens to push up the telecommunications company’s costs.

The shares fell.

Auckland-based Spark anticipates input costs will rise by an annual $60 million as a result of Telecommunications Commissioner Stephen Gale’s proposal to raise the monthly total charge allowable for the unbundled copper local loop (UCLL) and for unbundled bitstream access (UBA) by $3.95 a month to $38.39, from the $34.44 monthly regulated price that came into effect on December 1.

If the draft decisions stands, that will materially lift Spark’s costs and have a negative im-

pact on its 2015 earnings, though the company said it’s too early to adjust guidance for low single digit growth in adjusted earnings before interest tax, depreciation and amortisation from $936 million in the 2014 year.

As a result the company is reviewing its pricing across voice and broadband plans after intense competition and the prospect of cheaper wholesale costs had already led to lower prices.

“Today’s announcement is unexpected and we are now facing costs substantially above the levels we previously anticipated,” chief executive Simon Moutter said in a statement.

“Given today’s decision, we feel we have no choice but to undertake an urgent review of our current pricing across both fixed and broadband plans.”

The statement contradicts the assertion by the chief exec-

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NZX 50 index

5,430.0

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–18.53

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q Falls 51

WORLD MARKETS

S&P/ASX 200 index

5,281.3

+73.60

+1.41%

At close of trading on Dec 2

Dow Jones Indust.

17,776.8

–51.44

–0.29%

At close of trading on Dec 2

FTSE 100 index

6,656.4

–66.25

–0.99%

At close of trading on Dec 2

Nikkei 225 index

17,663.2

+73.12

+0.42%

At close of trading on Dec 2

METAL PRICES

Source: interest.co.nz

Gold

London – $US/ounce

1,194.8 16.4

–0.75

Silver

–0.69

Copper

6,515.5

–0.06%

London – $US/ounce

–4.20%

London – $US/tonne

–130.5

–2.00%

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Source: BNZ

Country

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Australia Canada China Euro Fiji Great Britain Japan Samoa South Africa Thailand United States

TT buy

0.9654 0.9414 5.4511 0.6686 1.6581 0.5302 98.570 2.0025 9.1984 27.440 0.8324

TT sell

0.9127 0.8760 4.5263 0.6193 1.4720 0.4924 91.470 1.6383 8.4660 24.980 0.7755

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■ Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add onion and garlic and fry til softened.

■ Add the potatoes, stock, black bean sauce and orange juice.

■ Bring to the boil and then lower the heat to a simmer.

■ Cook for about 10 minutes with lid on until the potatoes are just tender.

■ Add the vegetables, stirring well and lightly cook for a further 2 minutes.

■ Toss well together and serve.

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■ DAIRY’S BIG CONTRIBUTOR

Everybody loves cheese

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heese is one of our great food staples.

It’s often been condemned for its contribution to high cholesterol and weight gain, but like anything, eaten in moderation cheese is a winner.

It’s most often used on crackers, in a sauce or as a topping for a pie, but cheese can also be an essential ingredient in many dishes.

Vegemite and cheese scrolls 2 1/4 cups (250g) self-raising flour 30g cold butter, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1 cup (250ml) milk Vegemite to taste 1/2 cup (55g) grated cheese ■ Preheat oven to 200 degrees C. ■ Grease a medium sized biscuit tray.

■ Process flour, butter and seasonings in a food processor until mixture resembles fresh breadcrumbs.

■ Add milk and mix until just combined.

■ Tip dough out onto a lightly floured bench top and roll into a 30 x 45cm rectangle.

■ Spread generously with Vegemite and top with the grated cheese.

■ Roll in to a log shape and cut into 2cm slices and place side by side onto a greased or lined oven tray.

■ Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

B a k e d c h ic k e n m a c a r o n i c h e e s e 300g macaroni salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 200g chicken breast fillet 200ml cream 1 cup low fat milk pinch of ground nutmeg 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese ■ Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C. ■ Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil.

Tip in the macaroni, add a pinch of salt and cook for 3 minutes less than it instructs on the packet ■ Drain, then return to the pan and keep warm.

■ Cook the chicken breast in a non-stick frying pan over a low heat for 10 minutes, turning once.

■ Season with salt and pepper, then remove from the pan.

■ Pour the cream into the frying pan. Bring to the boil, scraping the bottom with a wooden spatula to incorporate any browned sediment.

■ Add the milk, nutmeg and salt and pepper to season and heat gently.

■ Cut the chicken into small dice.

■ Add the diced chicken, cheddar and the creamy milk mixture to the cooked pasta.

Mix well.

■ Pour into a lightly buttered 1.5 litre ovenproof dish.

■ Sprinkle with the parmesan.

■ Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.

C h e e s y b a c o n s c r o lls Cauliflower and spinach gratin 1/3 cup fresh low-GI breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons walnuts, finely chopped 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 cauliflower (about 1.2 kg), cut into medium even-sized florets 200 g fresh spinach leaves 1 2/3 cups low-fat milk 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 cup grated tasty cheddar cheese 1 ½ teaspoons dry mustard freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Stir in spinach. Cook until spinach has wilted, about 1 minute longer.

Drain cauliflower and spinach thoroughly and spread in the baking dish.

Whisk 1/3 cup of the cold milk with the flour in a small bowl until smooth.

Heat remaining milk in a medium. heavybased saucepan over medium heat until steaming.

Remove from the heat and whisk in the flour mixture.

Return to medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce bubbles and thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese, mustard and pepper.

Pour sauce over the vegetables, spreading evenly.

Sprinkle with reserved breadcrumb mixture.

Bake the casserole, uncovered, until golden and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.

1 cup cheese 1 cup bacon bits, cooked 2 cups self-raising flour 50g butter, cold, grated 3/4 cup milk 3 T chutney of your choice (optional) 1/2 tsp salt and pepper to taste Egg wash ■ Preheat oven to 180°C. ■ Spray a baking tray with oil. Sift flour and salt into a bowl.

■ Rub butter in using fingertips.

■ Add milk and mix to a soft dough.

■ Knead on floured surface until smooth.

Roll into a 25 x 30cm rectangle. Spread chutney over dough, sprinkle with cheese and bacon.

■ Roll up starting from a long edge.

■ Use a sharp serrated knife to cut roll into 12 even slices.

■ Place scrolls into cup cake pan and bake for 15 minutes.

Midweek Munchies ■ Preheat the oven to 200°C. ■ Coat a 30x20cm shallow baking dish, (2½l capacity) with cooking spray.

■ Mix breadcrumbs, walnuts, oil and paprika in a small bowl.

■ Cook cauliflower, uncovered, in a large pot of boiling water until tender, about 6 min-

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■ JACK MCDONALD, ARTIST AND ENGINEER

ARTS DIARY

Painting onto rustic surfaces gives Ashburton artist Jack McDonald a headstart with his work.

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Former Ashburton College student Jack McDonald is undertaking a civil engineering internship, but is not ruling out becoming a full-time artist one day.

The 21-year-old is working on the Waterview Connection in Auckland, the biggest tunnel construction project currently under way in the world.

His internship is for the summer, and next year he will be completing his final year of civil engineering study at Canterbury University. He hopes his internship will turn into a permanent job with Fletcher Construction once he graduates.

Despite long days on the construction project, Mr McDonald still finds time to

paint. After arriving home at 7pm and having tea, he will get out his acrylic paints and spray cans. These are his mediums, and he will often paint on a rustic background, such as corrugated iron or timber. One painting of a dilapidated house was painted onto a piece of iron taken from the house itself.

“I feel like I have a bit of a headstart when the background looks good,” Mr McDonald said.

Mr McDonald has art in his blood, his dad is Ashburton painter Mark McDonald.

Jack undertook Year 11 art at school, but did not continue with it, wanting to pursue his current career path.

“Art is something I feel I can do on the side and something perhaps you can teach

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yourself and learn yourself, whereas engineering I needed to take the sciences,” Mr McDonald said.

He won the Ashburton Zonta Youth Art Award competition in 2011 and 2012, and is exhibiting at the Methven Heritage Centre Cash and Carry exhibition which opened on Monday.

He has a number of commissions underway, and his after-work painting occupation will see him painting into the late hours of the night.

He said he enjoyed his day job, but would not rule out becoming a full-time artist one day.

At the young age of 21, he had not really figured out exactly what career path his life would take.

Jan 16 & 17 Mid Canterbury Summer Singing School 2015

December 3 – Methven Theatre Company production Noises Off opens at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, stages four nights 7.30pm until December 6. A hilarious comedy by acclaimed playwright Michael Frayn. Tickets available at dashtickets. co.nz, or at the Ashburton and Methven i-SITES.

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December 10 - Through My Father’s Eyes, 6.30pm at the Ashburton College auditorium.

The No Limits group of Pasifika students from Christchurch secondary schools and CPIT’s National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art (NASDA) explore the sacrifices made by their parents to provide a better life in New Zealand.

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December 12 – Opera singer Simon O’Neill to perform two concerts at the Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre, 6pm and 8.30pm.

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December 13 – Tis’ the Season, DanceWorx Ashburton jazz and hip hop students present their 2014 production. All proceeds to Ronald McDonald House. Tickets $20.

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December 19 – Mid Canterbury Choir Christmas Concerts 12.15pm and 5.15pm at St Andrews Church, $5 admission.

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Two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written. Experience the drama, passion and excitement of the Buddy Holly Story NZ tour.

This legendary Irish folk music duo are number one stars across the globe, with 30 new-release albums over a 30-year career.

Broadway and Beyond The Jazz Dance & Hip Hop Students of Dance Worx.

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A night to be remembered, showcasing the wonderful young talent in our community.

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Irineu Beato Costa Junior, Joseph Parker’s opponent for Saturday’s Fight for Life headline bout, has arrived a day late in Auckland but insists his travel drama, which saw him miss a connecting flight, won’t count against him. Costa Junior, a big Brazilian who at 1.92m will give away only a centimetre to Parker in height but will likely hold a weight advantage, arrived in Auckland early yesterday. Weather conditions caused him to miss a connecting flight in Santiago, Chile, which put him back 24 hours.

It is all very similar to the buildup to his last fight, in Germany in October, his only loss in 16 professional bouts.

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Hoffman not no.1 yet Josh Hoffman is Gold Coast’s big off-season recruit but he still has to prove to the Titans’ coaches he’s the NRL club’s best option at fullback. Hoffman quit Brisbane to join the Titans last month following Darius Boyd’s return to the Broncos, seeking to play more in his favoured No.1 jersey. But if the 26-year-old thought he’d just walk into the role at the Titans, he’s got another thing coming in the opinion of Matterson says every candidate will be given their chance to shine during the club’s pre-season and trial matches.

“Makes it interesting. There’s a few people vying for that fullback position,” Matterson said.

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De Villiers in doubt Springbok captain Jean de Villiers will need surgery on his injured left knee and will be in a race against time to be fit for next year’s World Cup. De Villiers was stretchered off the field in the 58th minute of the South Africa’s 12-6 defeat by Wales in Cardiff on Saturday after twisting his left knee and dislocating his knee cap. The veteran returned to South Africa yesterday and was assessed by an orthopaedic surgeon in Cape Town, who advised that he needs surgical reconstruction of the knee. - AFP

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Former Wallabies captain David Pocock has no regrets over his northern NSW coal mine protest despite being arrested and formally warned by the Australian Rugby Union after he chained himself to mining equipment. The ARU issued Pocock with a written warning on Monday after he was charged with eight other protesters at the Maules Creek mine site. Pocock declined any interviews but said in his Tumblr blog that he had done the right thing. He questioned the federal government’s climate change policy and its plans to expand the fossil fuel industry.- AAP

New Zealand’s Lydia Ko, with the trophy she collected for winning the Race to the CME Globe a week ago.

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Ko still third in world Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko will have to wait until next year to fight for the No 1 ranking in the women’s game.

The Rolex Rankings were released yesterday and the teenager finished the LPGA Tour season in third on 10.13 average points behind Stacy Lewis (10.45) and Korea’s Inbee Park (11.44) who has held the top spot for six weeks.

Ko, who has previously been ranked as high as second, ended the LPGA season in style

last week as she won the Tour Championship event in Florida, which propelled her to the top of the order of merit as she banked a record $1.9 million payday.

The women’s golf rankings are worked out on the number of points won divided by the number of tournaments played in the past two years with extra weight given to the current year’s events.

As for the Kiwi men, Ryan Fox was the big mover after he

finished in a share of seventh at the Australian Open during the weekend as he climbed to 291st from 353rd in the world.

Danny Lee remains New Zealand’s highest-ranked player at 217, although Fox’s rise took him ahead of PGA Tour players Steven Alker (297) and Tim Wilkinson (330).

Meanwhile, Reuters has reported that Ko will study psychology through Seoul’s Korea University next year, while balancing the demands

of her playing schedule.

“I’ll have to listen to what the university says to decide how I will do my studies,” she told Yonhap news agency in an interview on Sunday.

“I’ll have to make sure I submit the required papers and projects as the majority of my classes will be done online.”

Ko, who completed her high school education at Pinehurst School on the North Shore, has long spoken of pursuing a university degree.

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■ MOTOR RACING

Webber returning to Britain after horror crash Former Formula One driver Mark Webber will return to Britain later this week after crashing in Sao Paulo during the final race of the World Endurance Championship season.

“Mark spent the night in a local hospital in Sao Paulo where he underwent further checks,” a statement on his website said yesterday.

“He sustained bruising and concussion in the accident he suffered in the six-hour race.”

The Australian was quoted as saying: “I’m quite sore this morning and am pretty bruised and have got a stinking head-

ache. I’ve got no recollection of the accident or how it happened - the team is looking into the details to find out more.

“Thanks to the medical team at the track and here at the hospital who did a great job and are looking after me very well.”

On the last lap of the race in Brazil, the 38-year-old Webber’s Porsche crashed into a concrete barrier after a collision with the Ferrari of Matteo Cressoni, who was not seriously hurt.

Webber skidded into the pit lane and the rear of his car caught fire.

- DPA

Mark Webber’s car is loaded on to a truck at Sao Paulo.

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Wednesday, December 3, 2014

In brief

■ AVONDALE TODAY

Draw key for Imanana Imanana was a winner from a handy gate during her first New Zealand preparation and the wellbred mare has another good barrier to take advantage of in her return at Avondale today.

The four-year-old will resume from a break in the Rating 65 Battersby Funeral Services 1200, in which she will be ridden by Leith Innes.

“She’s drawn a nice alley and she will probably need a run, but it’s a nice race to kick off in and she has worked up nicely since she trialled,” trainer Moira Murdoch said.

Raced by prominent owners Brendon and Jo Lindsay, Imanana began her career in Victoria where her best result in four starts was a creditable sixth in last season’s Gr.3 Quezette Stakes at Caulfield.

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World’s best jockey English rider Ryan Moore has been named as the world’s premier jockey. The Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup winner topped the ratings released by Longines, which also ranks the top thoroughbreds, and based on performances in the 100 top Group One races conducted around the world. The scoring incorporates races from December 1 of the previous year until November 30 of the current year with jockeys earning 12 points for a win, six points for second and four for third. Kiwi star James McDonald - NZME was 16th with 36 points.

Ready and the Gr.1 Railway Handicap winner Imananabaa made three appearances earlier this year from Murdoch’s stable for a course and distance win at Avondale before she was spelled.

Another member of the team resuming today is the three-yearold Dashin, who was put aside after one outing during the winter. He won a trial at Rotorua last month to prepare him for the White Sings & Plaques 1200.

“He struck a reasonable track there and like a lot of the Pentires he likes dry ground,” Murdoch said.

Dashin is a son of The Beckett, who won at Avondale before injury cut short her career.

Murdoch’s other runner at the meeting is Mirage and she is hoping for an improved showing in Imanana has Leith Innes in the saddle at Avondale today. the NZB 1600.

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Criterion in Hong Kong Dual Group One winner Criterion finally made it to Hong Kong after dramas threatened his trip. The New Zealand-bred and owned four-yearold had to overcome a bout of colic and then differing veterinary opinions as to his fitness to travel before he was able to board the Monday night flight. Criterion will run in the Gr.1 Hong Kong International Cup at Sha Tin on December 14 while travelling companion Buffering has the Gr.1 International Sprint on his programme.

- NZME

Avondale gallops Today at Avondale raceway

Avondale JC Venue: Avondale Meeting Date: 3 Dec 2014 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 3.15pm (NZT) NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES 2YO 1100 $7000, 2YO SW, 1100m 1 He Had A Dream (5) 57.5 ..L Magorrian (a2) 2 Selfie (2) 57.5.................................. D Nolan 3 7 Who Dares Wins (4) 57.5 .......... M D Plessis 4 Deviant Miss (6) 55.5 .............. R Smyth (a1) 5 5 Supreme Addition (7) 55.5 .............V Colgan 6 6 Dazzling Lady (8) 55.5 .................... S Spratt 7 Abba (9) 55.5 .............................. D Johnson 8 Buffalo Babe (3) 55.5 ........ U Holmquist (a3) 9 Gold Tiara (1) 55.5 .......................... C Grylls 2 3.50pm TEN YEARS GONE MAIDEN 1100 $7000, MAIDEN, 1100m 1 2436x Party Crasher (1) 58.5 .................... R Jones 2 370x3 Keentorule (3) 58.5 .........................S Collett 3 068x7 Rusty Heights (6) 58.5 .................... D Nolan 4 2x258 Daytime Robbery b (10) 57 L Magorrian (a2) 5 25x Parade b (5) 56.5 ............................ S Spratt 6 000. Mia Rose (9) 56.5.................. R Norvall 7 66x00 Panamba (8) 56.5 ........................... C Grylls 8 40 Hapi Girl (2) 55................................ M Wenn 9 8848x Hunapo (4) 55 ......................... R Smyth (a1) 10 Ana Jane (7) 55 ................ U Holmquist (a3) 11 4x26 Glamazon 55................................ Scratched Emergency: Glamazon 3 4.25pm R A WHITE SIGNS & PLAQUES 3YO MAIDEN 1200 $7000, MDN 3YO, 1200m 1 4 Castle Ridge h (8) 57.5 .............. L Satherley 2 4 Pittsburgh Lad (9) 57.5 .................O Bosson 3 47x Land Tax (2) 57.5 ........................ D Johnson 4 7x Dashin (4) 57.5 ..................L Magorrian (a2) 5 First Honour (10) 57.5 ..................... C Grylls 6 0 Kauri Man h (13) 57.5 ............. R Smyth (a1) 7 4x26 Glamazon (11) 55.5 ............A Schwerin (a4)

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8 Sonobella (6) 55.5.............................L Innes 9 0 Parker’s Piece (7) 55.5 ........ R Hutchings (a) 10 9. Promosso (1) 55.5 .....................M Cameron 11 Cayo Coco (14) 55.5 ....................... R Jones 12 9x9 Legnani (12) 55.5 ...........................V Colgan 13 The Wayusayit (3) 55.5 .............J Oliver (a3) 14 0 We Need To Talk 55.5 .................. Scratched 15 40 Hapi Girl (5) 55.5............................. M Wenn Emergency: Hapi Girl 4 5.00pm WWW.BATTERSBYFUNERALSERVICES. CO.NZ MAIDEN 1300 $7000, MDN, 1300m 1 4x Hannibal Lecter (10) 58.5 ....... R Smyth (a1) 2 47x64 Northern Star (1) 58.5 .............B Hutton (a3) 3 048x9 Street Wars (8) 58.5 ................... M Dee (a1) 4 Santiago (11) 58.5 .............L Magorrian (a2) 5 0 King Tute (9) 58.5 ........................ C Dell (a1) 6 x6433 Kolaman (13) 57.............................V Colgan 7 El Duque (6) 57 ........................... D Johnson 8 0766 Rambo (7) 57 ............................ M D Plessis 9 40x56 Ice Cool (12) 56.5 ....................A Jones (a2) 10 4x9 Beaming 56.5 ............................... Scratched 11 6x55x Stage Door (2) 56.5 ............ R Hutchings (a) 12 047x0 Heaven Can Wait 56.5 ................. Scratched 13 080x8 Shesgotit (14) 56.5.......................... C Grylls 14 3 Lady Pimpernel (5) 55..................... S Spratt 15 0x0 Freewheeler (4) 57 ..........................S Collett 16 9 Promosso 55 ................................ Scratched 17 068x7 Rusty Heights (3) 58.5 Emergencies: Freewheeler, Promosso, Rusty Heights 5 5.35pm HOUSE OF THE HOLY R85 1400 $8000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1400m 1 11355 D’Cash Man d (7) 60 ............... R Smyth (a1) 2 2247x I’ll’ava’alf tm (2) 57.5 ................A Jones (a2) 3 60x96 Travel Wise tdm (6) 57.5 ............ M Dee (a1) 4 05x25 Elusive Gold dm (8) 55.5...............O Bosson 5 20x49 The Last Shower d (4) 54.5............V Colgan 6 7474x High Rise (9) 54 .......................... D Johnson

7 x4039 Cracker (3) 54 ................................. R Jones 8 6561x Banbury Lad tmh (5) 54 ............. L Satherley 9 60x51 Flicka Of Gold d (1) 54 ........A Schwerin (a4) 6 6.13pm BATTERSBY FUNERAL SERVICES R65 1200 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 1328x First Class (11) 59............... R Hutchings (a) 2 126x3 Lucky Orphan t (1) 57.5 .............. C Dell (a1) 3 x717x The Patriot (12) 57.5 .......................S Collett 4 56765 Brah Spring 56.5 .......................... Scratched 5 010x8 Driving Master t (3) 56.5 ................. S Spratt 6 x379x The Rich Lister d (14) 56.5 ......... D Johnson 7 x414x Snow Petal b (2) 56................... M D Plessis 8 360x7 Barnie O’Marnie (5) 56 .................O Bosson 9 x417x Imanana td (4) 55.5...........................L Innes 10 34146 Overnightsensation d (9) 55.5....M Cameron 11 x4105 Chanel Number Five (10) 55 .........M McNab 12 64046 Doucette tm (8) 55 .......................... C Grylls 13 9x020 Lookatmepins d (7) 54 .................... R Jones 14 8803x Black Russian (6) 54 ......................V Colgan 15 240x0 Cee Tee Are td (13) 55 .......L Magorrian (a2) 16 60x51 Flicka Of Gold 57 ......................... Scratched Emergencies: Cee Tee Are, Flicka Of Gold 7 6.53pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES F&M MAIDEN 1600 $12,000, MDN F&M, 1600m 1 x4824 Altai Rose (8) 57.5 2 7x025 Footsie (4) 57.5 ................... R Hutchings (a) 3 98623 Perfect Rose (12) 57.5 ...... U Holmquist (a3) 4 6x2 Capriella (16) 57.5 ............................L Innes 5 63 Brampton Loco b (2) 57.5 ............... C Grylls 6 43x4. Imperial Hawk (10) 57.5 ................O Bosson 7 44x64 Excitar (3) 57.5 8 774 Saucy Mary 57.5 .......................... Scratched 9 20569 Mirage (13) 57.5.............................. D Nolan 10 7 Follow Me (1) 57.5 .............L Magorrian (a2) 11 7x8 Tiffany’s (5) 57.5.........................M Cameron 12 43 Sharp Choice (15) 56 ....................M McNab 13 96 Lilyput (14) 56 ................................. S Spratt

4 31x08 Ican’tstoptherain d (10) 58 ......... M Dee (a1) 5 822x7 Harmonize (1) 57.5 ................... M D Plessis 6 10906 Steffi’s Secret tm (7) 57.5............ D Johnson 7 2x707 Panno Rossa d (5) 57.5 ................O Bosson 8 3x501 Emily Monk 57 ............................. Scratched 9 4615x Our Serafina d (2) 57 ......................S Collett 10 418 The Austrian Oak b (8) 57... R Hutchings (a) 11 10720 Epicurean b (14) 56 ...................M Cameron 12 10x55 Katorie m (15) 56 ............................ S Spratt 13 41x06 Miss Directional d (3) 55.5 .L Magorrian (a2) 14 56x42 Soviet Song (18) 55.5 ....................V Colgan 15 349x0 Rock Express (11) 57.5 .................. R Jones 16 38584 Savabella Rose (6) 55 17 68597 Babilloni (12) 56.5 18 56908 Goodn’targ dm (16) 54 19 06x87 Darting (4) 54 Emergencies: Rock Express, Savabella Rose, Babilloni, Goodn’targ, Darting

Sam Spratt is down to ride Lilyput in the $12,000 NZB Insurance Pear Series Maiden today.

14 69 Ventura (9) 56 ........................... A Collett (a) 15 3x076 Lil Miss Waitoki (11) 57.5 .......... M D Plessis 16 0x006 Liberty Heights (7) 56 17 x667x Bahrella 57.5 ................................ Scratched 18 080x8 Shesgotit 57.5 .............................. Scratched 19 66x00 Panamba (6) 57.5 Emergencies: Lil Miss Waitoki, Liberty Heights, Bahrella, Shesgotit, Panamba 8 7.33pm STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN R65 1600 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 00x50 Bob Valdez (13) 59....................J Oliver (a3) 2 501. Sharpshooter d (9) 59 ..............A Jones (a2) 3 224x2 Secret Lily b (17) 58.5 -

SELECTIONS Race 1: Deviant Miss, Who Dares Wins, Supreme Addition, Abba Race 2: Parade, Party Crasher, Daytime Robbery, Keentorule Race 3: Pittsburgh Lad, Castle Ridge, Sonobella, Glamazon Race 4: Lady Pimpernel, Kolaman, Santiago, Northern Star Race 5: D’Cash Man, Travel Wise, Elusive Gold, Banbury Lad Race 6: Lucky Orphan, First Class, Imanana, Snow Petal Race 7: Perfect Rose, Capriella, Altai Rose, Brampton Loco

Race 8: The Austrian Oak, Secret Lily, Sharpshooter Blinkers on: Daytime Robbery (R2), Castle Ridge, Parker’s Piece, Promosso (R3), Barnie O’Marnie, Chanel Number Five, Lookatmepins (R6), Imperial Hawk, Tiffany’s, Liberty Heights (R7), The Austrian Oak, Babilloni (R8). Blinkers off: Mia Rose (R2), Land Tax (R3), Snow Petal (R6) Winkers on: Who Dares Wins (R1), Mia Rose (R2), Land Tax, Glamazon (R3), Street Wars, Lady Pimpernel (R4), Sharp Choice (R7). Winkers off: Kauri Man (R3), High Rise (R5), The Austrian Oak (R8)

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 4 36631 Phileas Fogg 17.78 ..........................L Ahern way Meeting Date: 03 Dec 2014 NZ Meeting number: 9 5 F8846 Cawbourne Malky nwtd G & ........... J Clarke Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 6 65132 Smashed ‘Em Bro 18.04 ...............M Gowan 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 7 26417 Scott My Money 18.25 ....................... N Udy 11 and 12 8 77275 Queen Cobra 17.86 ................ D T Poutama 1 12.05pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C0 C0, 305m 9 76766 Boston Mona nwtd ...........................T Agent 1 78788 Fijian Dandy nwtd ..............................J Hunt 10 88748 Marlene’s Terra nwtd ........................T Agent 2 672 So Unbelievable nwtd .....................M Olden 4 1.04pm J P PRINT (PETONE) C1 C1, 305m 3 865 Meg’s Me Mum nwtd .......................S Maher 1 12 Winning Is Easy 17.95 .....................L Ahern 4 48848 Sniff of Brandy nwtd .........................R Waite 2 67534 Norman Jewel nwtd .....................C Roberts 5 87888 Ranger Chick nwtd....................... D Craigen 3 73667 Homebush Radar nwtd .............J McInerney 6 Cawbourne Bird nwtd...................M Roberts 4 34222 Serve Ya Purpose 17.87..................... N Udy 7 x6377 Cuts Deep nwtd ...........................P Blanche 5 85864 Riba Lorda 17.73 G & ..................... J Clarke 8 253 Infernal Majesty nwtd ....................A Speight 6 88615 Little Arthur 18.16 ............................ A Clark 2 12.25pm HARRISION HIRE MASTER C0 C0, 305m 7 15587 Monkey Queen 17.96 .........................W Kite 8 33641 Kiribati Girl 17.90 ..................... S Gommans 1 55 Three Hundy Rama nwtd ................L Doody 9 76766 Boston Mona nwtd ...........................T Agent 2 34436 Icahn nwtd...................................B Hodgson 3 Big Wonder nwtd ..............................L Ahern 10 88748 Marlene’s Terra nwtd ........................T Agent 4 65433 Hide The Socks nwtd ................J McInerney 5 1.21pm LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C1 C1, 305m 5 78577 Homebush Melvin nwtd ................P Blanche 1 44453 Prancing Bee 18.40 .........................T Agent 6 45654 Homebush Celia nwtd K & ............. J Maisey 2 65882 Thrilling Abra 17.79 U & ........................Bliek 7 54788 Buzzy As nwtd ...................................J Hunt 3 57772 Elite Dose 18.04............................... A Clark 8 32323 Scott No Mates nwtd .......................... N Udy 4 25657 Benji nwtd ....................................M Roberts 3 12.45pm WWW.RACINGTIPS.CO.NZ C1 C1, 305m 5 65836 Homebush Ginger nwtd ............J McInerney 6 42382 Sunday Driver nwtd ..........................P Taylor 1 12374 Homebush Bounce nwtd ...........J McInerney 7 84278 Where’s Rican 17.94 ...........................F Kite 2 34654 Zulu Mercedes nwtd.....................C Roberts 8 55883 Miss Sara 17.86 ............................ R Maisey 3 54224 Runs For Gas 17.98 ................. S Gommans

9 76766 Boston Mona nwtd ...........................T Agent 10 76877 Nina Be Good 17.88 ......................R Murray 6 1.39pm THE ROCK 95.1FM C1 C1, 305m 1 77516 All The Coco 17.98 G & .................. J Clarke 2 24322 Boot The Cash 17.98 ......................L Wright 3 84623 Gem’s Conquest 17.73 U & ..................Bliek 4 54574 Maddie Brand 18.14................... B Johnston 5 84753 Homebush Spook nwtd .............J McInerney 6 77383 Thrilling Indy 17.90................... S Gommans 7 33215 Dogged Denis 18.18 ....................... C Brider 8 2588x Working Jewel 18.01 ........................T Agent 9 76766 Boston Mona nwtd ...........................T Agent 10 76877 Nina Be Good 17.88 ......................R Murray 7 1.56pm WANGANUI CHRONICLE C1 C1, 305m 1 43323 Cawbourne Pumper nwtd ............K Williams 2 7x8x7 Billy Brand nwtd .............................R Murray 3 27712 Wine Time 18.05 ...........................A Speight 4 23355 Flirt With Me 18.02 .................. T McCracken 5 86754 Some Genes 17.87 ...................J McInerney 6 52826 Bulet Tooth Tony 17.66 .....................R Waite 7 66413 Come On Mickey 17.86 G & ........... J Clarke 8 26858 Do More 18.26 U & ...............................Bliek 9 76766 Boston Mona nwtd ...........................T Agent 10 46777 Homebush Ted 18.20 ................J McInerney 8 2.15pm CROMBIE LOCKWOOD LTD C1 C1, 520m 1 18275 Procrastination nwtd U & ......................Bliek 2 111 Cawbourne Brick 30.52................M Roberts

3 85423 Opawa Cuddles 31.00.....................S Maher 4 22462 Madam Ice 30.65 ........................J McArthur 5 84353 Indefinite Order nwtd............... T McCracken 6 21282 Lagoon Belle nwtd .......................C Roberts 7 53552 Sue Sews Socks 30.62 ............ T Mischefski 8 65343 Bob’s Eye nwtd .........................J McInerney 9 26878 Director Vance nwtd .....................K Williams 9 2.33pm WANGANUI SECURITY C1 C1, 305m 1 14864 Fair Conquest 17.77 U &.......................Bliek 2 61646 Opehu Flyer 17.78 ...........................R Waite 3 87x67 Dutchess Queen 17.80 ...............J McArthur 4 38862 Newton Willow nwtd G & ................. J Clarke 5 58665 Thrilling Daze 17.61 ................. S Gommans 6 28384 Nominal Lily 18.11 .......................K Williams 7 76656 Dodgy Pockets 18.22 ....................M Gowan 8 38668 Miss Razz nwtd ................................M Black 9 76766 Boston Mona nwtd ...........................T Agent 10 46777 Homebush Ted 18.20 ................J McInerney 10 2.50pm THE DOGZONE C1/2 C1/2, 520m 1 76434 Cawbourne Josh nwtd .................M Roberts 2 76515 Sarah Campbell 30.69 ................B Hodgson 3 56674 Darby Lane 30.67 L & ........................ Morris 4 78623 Miss Selfies nwtd ......................J McInerney 5 6487x Buster Boy 30.54.........................J McArthur 6 36431 Chloe’s Prodigy nwtd ...................C Roberts 7 27841 Speedy Feet 30.33 .................... K B Benson 8 73627 Paddy Baxter 30.26...................J McInerney

9 26878 Director Vance nwtd .....................K Williams 3.09pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C2 C2, 305m 1 56135 Cosmic Choice 17.71 ................J McInerney 2 76113 Cawbourne Beau 17.68 ..................J Tanner 3 76377 Vinnie Baxter 18.25...................J McInerney 4 36873 Johnny Angel 17.86 ......................A Speight 5 13848 Rebel Joe 17.77 ............................... A Clark 6 32474 Cosmic Rascal 17.90 .............. T McCracken 7 54234 Semantics nwtd................................L Ahern 8 77882 Azure Dreams 17.75 G & ................ J Clarke 9 88578 Missy Sloy 17.85 ..............................M Black 10 88855 No More Laughter 17.72 ..................T Agent 12 3.26pm BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @ HATRICK C2 C2, 305m 1 11826 Miss Jolt 18.01 .................................T Agent 2 68321 Sam’s Flyin Norm 18.32 ..................J Tanner 3 87241 Macgyver Rama 17.74 ....................L Doody 4 17688 Another Fantasy 17.80 ..............J McInerney 5 41422 Zamaddis Lass 18.24................... T Downey 6 53568 Uno Charm nwtd ..................... T McCracken 7 64825 Flying Blake 17.72 .............................. L Bell 8 22311 Cawbourne Buttsy nwtd ...............C Roberts 9 74775 Homebush Tiare 17.49..............J McInerney 10 77678 Smirnoff 17.87.......................... S Gommans

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In brief 76ers in deep trouble To avoid getting off to the first 0-19 start in NBA history, the Philadelphia 76ers must beat San Antonio, Minnesota or Oklahoma City before Friday. As if things weren’t bad enough, they’re mired in a seven-game skid against the Spurs, a five-game slide against the Timberwolves and have lost 10 straight against the Thunder. No, the odds are not with Philadelphia right now, and the sheer magnitude of the losing is staggering. The 76ers have lost 22 straight games against Western Conference teams, doing so by a daunting average of 21 points per game - which isn’t a good sign for a team that will play its next three against teams from the stronger side of the league.

- AP

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Basketballers on tour

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Big week for Pierce Washington’s Paul Pierce gets to renew acquaintances with Kobe Bryant today when the Lakers visit the Wizards, and Pierce’s third trip to Boston as an opponent is on Sunday. Pierce enters this week 52 points behind Reggie Miller for 16th on the NBA’s career scoring list. Meanwhile the defending champions go to Memphis on Friday night, a matchup of two of the West’s current frontrunners. Memphis comes into the week an NBA-best 15-2, and the two losses - both on the road - were by a total of five points. The Grizzlies led both those games in the final moments. - AP

Club rugby for ‘Thor’ The hype train that is Taniela Tupou, also known as ‘Tongan Thor’, may slow down next year as the Reds prop looks set for a season of club rugby rather than Super Rugby.

After a YouTube clip of him playing college rugby for Auckland’s Sacred Heart 1st XV went viral in May, professional clubs from all over the world were keen to nab his signature. New Zealand Rugby had hoped to hang on to Tupou, who weighs around 130kg and runs like a back, while European sides were also interested. But the giant 18-year-old eventually chose to continue his development in Queensland and signed with the Reds in September.

- AAP

Tourney ‘heatproofed’ Temperatures at the 2015 Australian Open aren’t expected to soar to the dizzy heights of last January’s heatwave but the tournament’s new heat policy will help in any case. Organisers claim to have heat-proofed the event for spectators by completing the roof on Margaret Court Arena and adding shadecloths around backcourts.

Meteorologist Bob Leighton said his long-range forecast for the Open was a milder one than last year, with little or no rain.

- AAP

Rodgers takes charge Quarterback Aaron Rodgers delivered a superb precision passing game as the Green Bay Packers remained perfect at home with a 26-21 victory over Tom Brady’s New England Patriots yesterday. Rodgers was 24-of-38 for 368 yards, threw two touchdown passes and kept two NFL record streaks alive in front of a rowdy crowd of 78,431 at Lambeau Field.

- AFP

Mid Canterbury basketballers Jasmin Strawbridge, Mia Pearson and Hugh Cameron have been in Australia for the Basketball acific reat urray Ri er Jamboree in Albury. After trials earlier this year the trio were selected for the under de elopment tournament which is focused on skill de elopment o er the four days. hey ew out with the rest of the outh sland contingent to join up with their North sland counterparts players from the Australian states for training session and matches. he jamboree started on aturday and finished yesterday.

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Injury comeback for Day, Woods

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Jason Day will also make his comeback when Tiger Woods returns to competition after a four-month injury layoff this week.

Woods, who has played only seven events in 2014 due to a nagging back injury, will make his comeback starting on Thursday at the Hero World Challenge, an 18-player invitational event that benefits his charity foundation.

Seven of the world’s 11 top players will compete, including eighth-ranked Day and 11thrated Jordan Spieth, coming off his impressive Australian Open win on Sunday, but not world No.1 Rory McIlroy.

RESULTS ■ Golf Ashburton County Veterans Golf Association Heartland Championship Round 4 1st on 43 Stableford Points was Dave Puckett; 2nd = on 42 Stableford Points were Rikki Shearer and Stuart Wilson; 4th = on 41 Stableford Points were Ray Goodman and Max Ferris; 6th = on 40 Stableford

Day has not played since the Tour Championship in September because of a back injury, having endured a season dogged by health and fitness problems which included two mid-tournament withdrawals but also victory at the WGCMatchplay Championship in February.

“We’re thrilled about the depth and talent of our field,” Woods said.

Woods, now ranked 24th, moved the event this year from California to Isleworth, the same gated community in Florida where he drove into a fire hydrant in late November of 2009.

That began a series of revelations unveiling a sex scandal

that led to Woods’ divorce from wife Elin in 2010 and damaged his once-perfect image with major sponsors.

Woods, a 14-time major champion chasing the record 18 majors won by Jack Nicklaus, has not captured a major title since the 2008 US Open.

Back, knee and leg injuries have hindered his pursuit of Nicklaus in recent years and Woods turns 39 later this month.

No player has ever won more than three majors beyond his 39th birthday, something Woods must achieve if he is to catch Nicklaus.

The Challenge will be the first tournament for Woods since he named Chris Como as

his new swing consultant last month following a split with swing coach Sean Foley in August.

“I’m excited to be back competing,” Woods tweeted two weeks ago when he announced he was now working with Como.

Woods underwent a microdiscectomy on March 31 to ease the pressure on a pinched nerve, a surgery that caused him to miss the Masters and US Open.

To stress the point that Woods is healthy, his foundation tweeted a link to a Vine video Monday showing Woods hitting a drive Monday and also tweeted the message “He’s back.”

- AFP

Points were Charlie Reid, Bruce Morrison and Ray Bennett; 8th = on 39 Stableford Points were Allen Moore, Graham Taylor and Graeme Hortin.

Two. Doug Bruce.

Heartland Championship Overall 4 Round First with a total Stableford of 157 points was Trev Kerr; Second with a total Stableford of 154 points was Stuart Wilson; 3rd with a total Stableford of 147 points was Ray Bennett; 4th with a total Stableford of 146 points was Mike Gray; 5th = with a total Stableford of 145 points were Bill Mason and Evan Waters; 7th with a total Stableford of 142 points was Bob Collins; 8th = with a total Stableford of

141 points were Peter Kiddey and Murray Mellish; 10th with a total Stableford of 138 points was Arthur Pawsey; 11th with a total Stableford of 137 points was Doug Bruce; 12th = with a total Stableford of 134 points were Dave Hewitt, Murray Beach and Guildford Lane; 15th with a total Stableford of 133 points was Barry Bluett; 16th = with a total Stableford of 132 points were Des Green and Alan Smith.

86-18-68; Sam and Grant Hargreaves 86-32-72; Barry and Nick Wackwitz 10624.5-81.5; James and Augus Anderson 113-29-84; Chris and Quinton Pannett 11631.5-84.5 Mother and Daughter: Hiromi and Ellie Ikehata 117-30-87; Robyn and Piper Hood 126-38.5-87.5 Parent and Child: Ellen and Sam Kemp 104-29.5-74.5 Grandparent and Child: Heather Middleton and Cooper Hood Nine Holes Annie and Bree Middleton 76-20.75-55.25; Paul Middleton and Alyssa McGinty 6216.25-45.75

Methven Golf Club Parent Child Competition November 30 Father and Son: Peter and Michal Kemp

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In brief

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It’s a six-letter ‘l’ word which is too premature to contemplate about this New Zealand test cricket team.

But let’s throw caution to that westerly zephyr which helped Trent Boult carve out three wickets before lunch during Tuesday’s innings and 80run victory over Pakistan.

Legacy. There you go.

Mention the word and you suffer some ‘we’re-not-in-thatterritory-yet’ glances, but with a drawn series away against Pakistan and series wins against India at home and the West Indies home and away, the foundations have been laid.

“That’s a massive word,” said Mark Craig who was picked as a bolter in the West Indies but, with a man-of-the-match 10 for 203, proved he belonged at test level in Sharjah.

“But Hess [coach Mike Hesson] and Brendon [McCullum] have instilled belief in this team with the formula we’ve got playing our style of cricket.

“If we keep doing that I can see definite improvements.”

Like their compatriots of the 1980s, the 2014 model has the capability to be suffixed by that elusive term ‘era’ if they continue in this vein.

The next 12 months will provide proof with test series away in all conditions against England, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Australia.

That’s about the limit to what the bulk of this current team

Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland says it’s too early to speculate which players will be mentally ready to take the field for the re-scheduled first Test in Adelaide next Tuesday. CA confirmed a series of date changes to Australia’s fourTest series against India on Monday night, prompted by the tragic death of Phillip Hughes. Adelaide Oval will now host the postponed first Test, with the game to start at Phillip Hughes’ adopted home ground two weeks after the 25-year-old was felled by a bouncer. Sutherland said when the time comes it will be up to each squad member to decide whether they’re ready for what shapes as an extremely emotional Test.

- AAP

Zapata on target

rendon

c ullum

he fans want to see our fighting characteristics.

can conquer with no series scheduled against world No.1 South Africa until the home summer of 2016-17.

One of the beauties of hindsight in this job is that you can go back through press conferences and forensically stitch together clues as to what shaped subsequent events.

In this series captain Brendon McCullum’s response on the eve of the second test becomes a key piece of evidence.

After a 248-run routing in Abu Dhabi, he’d have been within his rights to play a straight bat and ‘dunny door’ questions about expectations in Dubai.

Not McCullum.

He spoke with fervour about

his side’s capabilities and that appears to have an osmosis-like effect on his charges.

“In the West Indies we lost heavily in Trinidad but responded with a good performance to win the series [2-1] in the third test.

“We’ve been here before, we’ve done it before.

“One of the things we’ve prided ourselves on is making subtle adjustments when we have found ourselves caught short.”

He reflected yesterday on the test successes under his captaincy: “From the low of being bowled out for 45 against South Africa [in January 2013] we could only go up.

“I think that allowed us to

strip things right back to what was important, how we wanted to be known as a team, how the country wanted us to play and the traits they wanted to see.

“I think they want to see fighting characteristics; a team that never gives up and, if we do get beaten, make sure we’re hard to beat.”

Now those qualities can be turned on one of the team current weaknesses: tournament play.

In 75 days, many of them have a once-in-a-career chance to rectify that when the World Cup starts at home. * Andrew Alderson travelled to the UAE courtesy of Emirates - HOS

■ FOOTBALL

Brockie ‘talking to another team’ Jeremy Brockie seems all but set to leave the Wellington Phoenix after the club released a brief statement yesterday saying he has been granted permission to talk to another team.

“The Wellington Phoenix Football club can confirm it has given striker Jeremy Brockie permission to speak to an overseas club,” the statement read.

“The Wellington Phoenix will be making no further comment on the matter at this stage.”

Radio Sport reported this morning that Brockie had flown to South Africa for a medical examination with an undisclosed team in the Republic and his signing could

Too early for test talk

be confirmed this week.

The Phoenix would probably be unwilling to release Brockie until after they play Brisbane on January 4, two days before the A-League transfer window opens.

This would allow them to cover for potential injuries in the next five weeks, while also seeking a possible replacement to come on-board when the transfer window opens.

In any case, Brockie, who arrived in Wellington ahead of the 2012-2013 season on a three-year contract, couldn’t play for his new club until the African transfer window opens on January 1.

Brockie will fly straight from South Africa to Newcastle

Jeremy rockie Not fitting in with rnie errick’s system.

ahead of the Phoenix’s round nine A-League clash with the Jets on Saturday evening.

The Nelson-born striker has scored 21 goals in 53 games for the Phoenix, with 16 of those goals coming in his first season with the club, when he was

named the Player’s Player of the Year under old coach Ricki Herbert.

NZME. News Service understands that Brockie has been pondering a move for a while now - he is rumoured to have had offers from clubs in Asia given he has struggled to fit in to coach Ernie Merrick’s system.

Brockie was an unused substitute during Wellington’s 5-1 win over Melbourne City in the capital on Sunday and he has been surpassed in the club’s strike force pecking order by Fijian international Roy Krishna.

Brockie has also made more than 40 appearances for the All Whites.

- NZME

Colombian striker Duvan Zapata scored in added time to rescue a 1-1 draw for 10-man Napoli against Sampdoria and return his side to third place in Italy’s Serie A. Zapata’s goal - after Eder had given the hosts the lead in the 57th minute - extended his side’s unbeaten run to 10 games in the league. They moved above Sampdoria’s city rivals Genoa on goal difference but are nine points adrift of leaders Juventus and six off second-placed AS Roma. - AFP

New deal for Gerrard Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard had been offered a new contract by the club, according to manager Brendan Rodgers. “Firstly in terms of the club the latest is that Steven Gerrard and his representatives have been offered a contract here and at this moment in time that’s where it’s at,” Rodgers said at a news conference ahead of Liverpool’s match away to bottom of the Premier League Leicester.

“Between now and the end of the season he deserves the opportunity to think.” Former England midfielder Gerrard, 34, has spent his entire 16-year professional career at Liverpool.

- AFP

Roar red-faced Just when Brisbane Roar thought their sacking of Mike Mulvey couldn’t get any more embarrassing, he was named Queensland Coach of the Year. Mulvey earned the honour at the Queensland Sports Awards in Brisbane on Monday night, barely a week after he was dumped by the A-League club. Brisbane - named Team of the Year at the same event - were already red-faced over their clumsy handling of Mulvey’s departure just seven games into the season.

News leaked to the media hours before the championship-winning coach had been told.

- AAP

Cahill’s goal omitted The goal of Tim Cahill’s career won’t be the goal of the year. Cahill’s stunning volley against the Netherlands at the World Cup was one of 10 initial contenders for FIFA’s Goal of the Year award, but football’s governing body has left it off its final shortlist of three. One nominated goal came in the less exalted surroundings of the Ireland women’s national league. With her back to goal, Stephanie Roche juggled the ball from right boot to left before spinning and hitting a volley from outside the box for Peamount United against Wexford Youths.

- AAP

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Wednesday, December 3, 2014

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

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

Truck Driver & Yardman We are currently looking to employ a Truck Driver / Yardman for our modern seed processing plant.

The successful applicant will have: • Accuracy with figures & recording • Knowledge of grain / seed industry (preferable but not essential) • Good communication Skills • Ability to work with minimal supervision • Tidy appearance. Must be punctual & dependable • Regular overtime offered • Must hold Class 5 License Duties will include the unloading of seed at harvest time, interstore transport of seed and container cartage to port Applications close 5th December Apply in own hand writing to:

Operations Manager South Island Seed Dressing & Storage Co Ltd P.O. Box 404 Ashburton 7740

SITUATIONS VACANT

Dispatch Manager ‘Office & Field Based Position’

Based in Methven, Mid Canterbury, the heart of New Zealand’s cropping region. We provide our clients with a specialised service spraying a diverse range of pasture, processed and arable crops.

Due to increased workload and restructuring within the company we require a Dispatch Manager to assist our Operations Manager.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person with a can do attitude to join our team.

Experience in agriculture and a good understanding of the farming climate and conditions in Mid Canterbury is an advantage.

Responsibilities will include: • Daily phone communication with clients.

• Organising and allocating of the daily work load to operators.

• Ensuring that both the clients and the operators requirements are met.

The successful applicant will have: • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain good working relationships.

• A high standard of time management.

• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

• Confidence in use of IT - Microsoft Office.

In return we offer a competitive remuneration package with employee benefits.

Applicants for this position should have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

Please send your CV with cover letter to:

C le a n e r r e q u ir e d fo r A s h b u rto n F u ll o r P a r t tim e p e r m a n e n t o p p o r t u n i t i e s.

S e cu r i t y C l e a r a n ce i s r e q u ir e d .

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David Molloy P O Box 85 METHVEN or email: david@molloyag.co.nz Applications close Saturday, December 20, 2014 www.molloyag.co.nz

Casual Position Ecowize NZ is a hygiene cleaning company who are looking for casual staff.

They are in charge of cleaning ANZCO Ashburton.

Immediate start Training and P.P.E gear all supplied.

Night shift 7:30pm-1:00pm Contact Maurice Robinson 021 835 684

Guardian Classifieds 307 7900

School Cleaner A Cleaner is required for 20 hours/week beginning February 3, 2015. Working four hours from 1-5pm.

We require a fit, energetic, team player. Please forward a CV with two referees’ names by December 10, 2014. Condition and pay as per Collective Agreement.

Please contact: Peter Melrose Principal Hamsptead School 55 Wellington Street Ashburton 7700 Phone 03 308 6476 Email: peter.m@hampsteadschool.co.nz

Café Time – Café/ Bakery

Part Time Baker Wanted A vacancy has become available at our busy Café/Bakery for a Bakers position. The position covers a very wide range of baking, some general cafe work and includes some weekend work.

The Cancer Society's Relay for Life Mid Canterbury Take part in Relay for Life To register your team go to www.relayforlife.org.nz Ashburton Showgrounds

March 28 - 29, 2015

REL A Y F OR L IF E R

C a n c e r So c i e t y N e w

Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back!

Whakanui, Maumaharatia, Tu Atu!

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Experience preferred but not necessary as full training will be given.

If you want to join our fun hardworking team please email your CV, with a cover letter, to: info@cafetime.co.nz or phone Scott or Lisa 307 2776 or 021 664 887.

Monday-Friday 8am – 5.30pm Saturday 10am – 1pm

0800 LASER 4 U (0800 527 374) www.laserelectrical.co.nz

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Wednesday, December 3, 2014

TENDERS

PUBLIC NOTICES

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES • Bark • Oamaru stone • Rocks • Organic compost • Sand • Screened soil • Home deliveries available

Plus much more FREE loan trailer available!

From a shovel load to a trailer load.

Dobson Street West Ph: 307 8302 Hours: Mon-Fri: 7.30am - 5pm Sat: 7.30am - 12 noon

TRADES, SERVICES

4 TINT-A-WINDOW solar protective films, UV block, fade, heat and glare control, privacy and safety films for glass. FREE quotes - 20 years local service, Bill Breukelaar - phone 0800 368 468. www.tintawindow.co.nz

D ID Y OU W ITN ESS A N A C C ID EN T The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints New Meeting House, Ashburton Tenders closing Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 10:00am Southbridge School – Two New Classrooms

PUBLIC NOTICES

Tenders are to be sent to: john@mcintoshgroup.co.nz All those interested in submitting a price for this work will need to contact us for login details.

Plans are also available to view on our website at www.mcintoshgroup.co.nz or hard copy plans are available to view at 38 J B Cullen Drive, Ashburton.

Any queries please contact John McIntosh Commercial Manager Cell: 027 2580 668

Guardian Job Vacancies

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Give two hours to help her out SAFE’s Annual Appeal is December 19 - 20.

Register to collect at safe.org.nz

RURAL TRADING POST

AMSOIL SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS - All oils, greases, fuel additives, filters, antifreeze, car polish, V & L cleaner, tyre cleaner, rust bust, rain clear, engine cleaner and more. Call local distributor: Veehof. Phone 302 2911.

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Together we can end factory farming.

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Tenders closing Friday, December 19, 2014 at 4:00pm

SUN CONTROL WINDOW TINTING - Professional window tinting for cars, homes & offices. Quality films for privacy, UV (fading), heat, safety & security. Phone SPECIALISED Craig Rogers your ONLY SERVICES local applicator 307 6347 or 0800TINTER. Member of LIMITED vacancies at the Mt Somers Cattery, through Master Tinters NZ. December and January. Call Michelle 021 5/85 592.

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A n n u a l G e n e ra l Me e t i n g

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MY NAME is Hideko, mature Public Notice Asian friendly caring person, I Section 101, Sale and am looking for European man Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 age 60 up please ring me. My Public notice of application for phone number is 027 247 renewal of off-licence, 0850.

General Distributors Limited, 474 East Street, Ashburton, MOTORCYCLES has made application to the SCOOTER, Suzuki 2003, District Licensing Committee 50cc, registered until March at Ashburton for the renewal 2015. $795 ono. Phone 308 of an off licence in respect of 9571. the premises situated at 474 East Street, Ashburton known MOTORING as Countdown.

4 BERTH CHEVRON The general nature of the liteweight caravan for sale, business conducted (or to be registered and warranted and conducted) under the licence electrical WOF, full awning, is: a supermarket. hot and cold water, fridge, The days on which and the recently updated interior, very hours during which alcohol is tidy condition. $9000 ono. (or is intended to be) sold Phone 027 279 8952. under the licence are: SUZUKI ALTO. 30,000ks, Monday - Sunday 7am-11pm genuine mileage. Just like for consumption off the new, great 1st or 2nd car. premises. $3600. Phone 027 315 8086.

The application may be WHEEL alignments at great inspected during ordinary prices. Maximise the life office hours at the office of of your tyres with an the Ashburton District alignment from Neumanns Licensing Committee at 5 Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Baring Square West, Street. Phone 308-6737.

Ashburton.

Any person who is entitled to LIVESTOCK, PETS object and who wished to BUYER of unwanted object to the grant of the animals. Cattle, bobby calves, application may, not later horse and all farm animals. than 15 working days after We also sell pet food. Call the date of the first Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 publication of this notice, file 621, A/H 03 348 9439. a notice in writing of the objection with: The Secretary, Ashburton District Licensing Committee, PO Box 94, Ashburton District Council No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the first publication of this notice.

Guardian Classifieds

PUBLIC NOTICES Ashburton Performing Arts Theatre Trust

211 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton (03) 307 6130 www.calderstewart.co.nz

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GRAZING

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MEETINGS, EVENTS

118th Annual General Meeting To be held at the Methven Clubrooms – December 17, 2014 @ 8pm All members, intending new members, players and supporters most welcome.

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL FOR RENT - Three bedroom brick home. Separate garage - well fenced. Available Dec 1. $340 per week. No pets.

Ph 027 480 5662.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Beckley Coachlines Programme ◊ COURT THEATRE “ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS” 08 January @ 6.30pm ◊ SOLO MIO 05 March ◊ KENNY ROGERS 13th March ◊ PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 26 April ◊ MRS BROWN 19th March, 2016

For bookings phone

308 7646

ACCOMMODATION,

GRAZING for Weaner Calves wanted due to increased HOUSE TO RENT. Large RENTAL demand. Contact: John four bedroom house with PARKSIDE house located in Benefield 027 227 6075. large garden 7km from Mt quiet west side area. Four Somers. $350 per week. bedrooms, study, plenty of Phone 0274 532 087. storage, double garage.

FOR SALE CONTAINERS for sale or NEW three bedroom. House Looking for caring tenants hire, ex shipping: general and to rent. $430 per week. No (non-smokers). No dogs. insulated. Sidelifter available pets. Ph on 308 5863 after Phone 027 440 0417. for delivery. Wilson Bulk 5pm week nights. Anytime Guardian Classifieds Transport, Phone 308-7772. weekends.

307 7900 KARENS been baking again!!!

House Made Christmas Cakes, full of Sherry, Prunes and love!

Brought to you by Kitchen Kapers.

Only $14.99 at Kitchen Kapers in The Arcade. Treat yourself or treat a friend.

P aige C u d m o re

Birthday Greetings H appy 4 th Birthday beautiful girl Tons of love kisses and cuddles. ove from Mummy rontson Claudia and randma. xxxx

SET OF BB Plus Golf clubs.

Large tailor made golf bag (new). White golf shoes size 10. Phone 308 7687.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

ASIAN New, pretty, 25 years, busty, 36 DD, long hair. Sexy and friendly. Stocking and high heels. Good Service.

Phone 021 110 7034, Jessie.

For all subscriber enquiries, missed delivery, new subscriptions, temporary stops, call our subscriber hotline 0800 274 287 0800 ASHBURTON

P aige C u d m o re appy th irthday to a special girl. ots of love from grandad and o. xxx Bir day reetings are ree or ose aged and nder only. Free ir day greetings m s e received a leas wo wor ing days e ore da e o insertion o erwise ere is no g aran ee a i will a ear on e day re es ed. P o os will e availa le a o r level office or collection a er notice as a eared in e a er.

Number cake tins $15 for 7 day hire

The Arcade, Ashburton 03 308 8287 www.kitchenkapers.co.nz

Holy Communion, Park Street.

10.00am - 12noon 9.00am - 11.00am WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. HAKATERE MARAE HEALTH CLINIC. Tasmanian doubles. The Domain.

Open Wednesdays, donation for the service. Hakatere Marae, Main Road, 10.00am - 4.00pm Fairton.

ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. 9.30am All welcome. 254 Cameron St. M.S.A. GARDEN SECTION. Visit to Burleigh Pottery, Roses at Caroline 10.45am Bay and Agnew’s garden. Bus departs Hotel M.S.A. TAI CHI. Ashburton at 9.30am.

Seated exercises, suited to people with walking aids. M.S.A. Social Hall. Havelock 10.00am Street.

ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH.

11.00am MID CANTERBURY LADIES PROBUS CLUB. Movie, Pride. Regent Cinema, Wills Street.

11.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Mid-week service and lunch. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

11.30am ASHBURTON HERB SOCIETY. Monthly meeting and Christmas lunch. 1/51 Peter Street.

1.00pm - 4.00pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB.

Association. The Domain, Philip Street.

1.15pm GOLF CROQUET WAIREKA. Doubles, drawn partners. Waireka, Philip Street.

1.30pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association and golf croquet. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

7.00pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Sequence dancing, Pipe Band Hall, Creek Road.

7.00pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women walking group. 48 Allens Road.

7.00pm - 9.30pm MID CANTERBURY LINE DANCERS. Learn to line dance 7pm, beginner/ intermediate (8pm - 9pm). Instructor Annette 307-7138a/h. Tinwald Hall.

7.30pm THE METHVEN THEATRE COMPANY. Presents Noises Off, a hilarious comedy.

Tickets at Ashburton and Methven iSites.

Mt Hutt Memorial Hall.

Thursday

Fit kidz, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

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

10.30am RAKAIA REAL WOMEN. Real women circuit training in the hall, St Andrews Church, Bridge Street, Rakaia.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Stretching exercises for all abilities. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street.

1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC 3.

Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

1.30pm M.S.A. PETANQUE. Come and try Petanque, everyone welcome.

Racecourse Road.

7.30pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Old time / sequence dancing. Learn to dance, all welcome. Pipe Band Hall, Creek Road.

7.30pm THE METHVEN THEATRE COMPANY. Presents Noises Off, a hilarious comedy.

Tickets at Ashburton and Methven iSites. Mt Hutt Memorial Hall.

9.30am M.S.A. TAI CHI. For beginners, starting to learn the next 24 moves. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock 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.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH. Goodwill shop, sale of pre-loved clothing.

Tinwald Methodist Church. Cnr Archibald and Jane Streets, Tinwald.

10.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH.

Noticeboard

3 DECEMBER 2014

HAVE YOUR SAY

Ashburton District Council’s draft Development & Financial Contributions Policy is now available for community consultation. The policy details the approach Council will take to ensure developers pay a fair share of the costs associated with providing additional infrastructure capacity specifically to cater for future new development.

Council wants to hear what you think of the proposed policy.

The policy and accompanying information can be found on Council’s website, the Ashburton Library, or the Council Office.

Submissions close at 5.00pm on Friday 16 January 2015.

PUBLIC NOTICE

MT SOMERS GREEN WASTE

Road Closure

To help keep our air clean and reduce fire risk, rubbish is not to be burned in urban areas. For Mt Somers, this includes the site previously used at the top of Comyns Rd.

Ashburton District Council gives public notice of a road closure for the purpose of allowing the Ashburton Car Club to hold “Standing & Flying 1/4 Mile Sprint” (with the exception of emergency vehicles) for the period indicated hereunder.

Road to be closed: Chertsey Road, from Wards Road to Taverners Road Period of closure: From 9.00am until 6.00pm on Saturday 6 December 2014.

This notice of closure is made under the Local Government Act 1974 - Schedule 10 (11 (e)). It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised permit to use the roads / streets for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

Road Closure Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that for the purpose of allowing Carol Johns to hold a Santa Parade the following roads will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic (with the exception of emergency vehicles) for the period indicated hereunder.

Roads to be closed: Mona Square, Ashburton Kermode Street, from East Street to Mona Square Moore Street, from SH1 to East Street Havelock Street, from SH1 to Baring Square East Cameron Street, from East Street to Victoria Street Baring Square East from Cameron Street to Havelock Street East Street, from SH1 at the south to Cameron Street Period of closure: From 12.00 noon until 2.00pm on Saturday 6 December 2014.

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised permit to use the roads for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

The Mt Somers Citizens Association is working with Council to develop disposal options for the village. Until a local solution is in place residents are asked to find alternative ways to dispose of green waste.

The Ashburton resource recovery park and Methven greenwaste drop-off facility offer green waste disposal. For opening hours or more information visit www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

Up & Coming Meetings Council Meeting Thursday 11 December 2014, 1.30pm

Career Opportunities • Learn to Swim Instructor • Sports Facility Plant & Maintenance Officer • Gym Supervisor • Bookings Coordinator - EA Networks Centre

COMMUNIT Y POOL If you’re looking for some family fun this summer, why not head down to your community pool?

Water Conservation

Tinwald Pool - 12.00pm to 7.00pm

Water conservation measures are in place until further notice. Visit the Council website for a full list of all water supplies with water conservation measures.

For more information on opening times visit www.ashburtoncommunitypool.co.nz

Expression of Interest

Ashburton Community Pool - varying times between 6.00am and 8.30pm

• WW-BB10 Ashburton Borough Catchment Sewer Pipeline Replacement

ASHBURTON DOMAIN If you’re looking for a great picnic spot this summer, the Ashburton Domain is the place to be.

Located within walking distance of the Ashburton town centre, the Domain is a great family spot with gardens, playgrounds, paddling pool and playing fields for recreational activities.

Head down to the Ashburton Domain with your family for a great time this summer.

FACEBOOK Ashburton District Council has joined Facebook - you can follow us on facebook.com/AshburtonDC

Road Closure Proposals Road closure proposals for the following can be viewed on the Council website.

• Methven Mountain Thunder • Wheels Week 2015 Street Parade For more information, visit www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

HOURS OF SERVICE COUNCIL OFFICE 5 Baring Square West

ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 180 Havelock Street

ASHBURTON RESOURCE RECOVERY PARK Range Street

Monday - Wednesday 8.30am - 5.00pm Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm

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DOWN 1. Takes a break (5) 2. One thing causing another (5,8) 3. Vaccinate (9) 4. Stimulate (6) 5. Centre (3) 6. Extreme or eccentric minority (7,6) 7. Most favourable (7) 11. Keeps up (9) 12. Facet (7) 14. Enrol (4,2) 17. Tablets (5) 19. NZ songbird (3)

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GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) While you’ll have to wait until the Christmas/New Year period to finally take your work hat off, already there’s a chance to start bringing things home.

CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) Something game changing is developing on the professional and income fronts with finding a balance between work and play more urgent.

LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) As Saturn moves into his final 3 weeks in your home and family sector having the right work/life balance is essential.

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) Saturn moves into his final 3 weeks in your communication sector demanding you take communication seriously and don’t pass the buck.

LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) The Moon will be keeping you on your toes as you bring home any current income advantages but up your priorities and objectives for the future.

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CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 20) Commit the next 3 weeks to being there for others, becoming the hero that can not only change their day but restore their faith in mankind.

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6am Breakfast 9am Good Morning 10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3 11am The Chase 3 Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR 3 Kerry prepares for court; Harriet covers her sadness; Debbie warns Donna about sending Ross to threaten her. 0 1:30 Coronation Street PGR 3 Stella’s back in the dating game; Gail sides with Kylie against David. 0 2pm Packed To The Rafters PGR 30 3pm Selling Houses Australia 3 3:55 Te Karere 2 0 4:25 The Chase 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat 0 6pm One News 7pm Seven Sharp 7:30 MasterChef Australia 0 8:35 N Autopsy PGR Dr Richard Shepherd investigates the death of Michael Jackson, The King of Pop. 0 9:30 N Louis Theroux – LA Stories PGR 0 10:45 One News Tonight 0

11:15 Offspring AO 3 0 12:15 Football – English Premier League (Highlights) 1:20 Te Karere 3 2 0 1:45 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2 0

CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Beat My Build 7:30 Clodagh McKenna – Fresh From The Sea 8am Auction Room 8:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British 9:30 Better Homes And Gardens 11am House Crashers 11:30 Dig Wars Noon Location, Location, Location 1pm My Dream Home 2pm Beat My Build 3pm Clodagh McKenna – Fresh From The Sea 3:30 Auction Room 4pm Sophie Grigson In Thailand 4:30 The Cook And The Chef 5pm Storage Hoarders 6pm Gourmet Farmer 6:30 Yard Crashers 7pm Toy Hunter 7:30 Flintoff’s Road To Nowhere 8:30 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction 9:30 Matt Hayes’s 24-Hour Rod Race 10:30 Toy Hunter 11pm Storage Hoarders

THURSDAY

Midnight Gourmet Farmer 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Clodagh McKenna – Fresh From The Sea 1:30 Auction Room 2am Sophie Grigson In Thailand 2:30 The Cook And The Chef 3am Yard Crashers 3:30 Deals From The Dark Side PGR 4am Flintoff’s Road To Nowhere 5am Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction

TV TWO

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6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Tiki Tour 3 0 6:52 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 6:55 My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic 3 0 7:20 Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated 3 0 7:50 Slugterra 3 0 8:15 Paw Patrol 30 8:40 Noodle And Doodle 3 0 8:50 Fireman Sam 3 0 9am Infomercials 11am Neighbours 3 0 11:30 Home And Away 3 0 Noon Shortland Street PGR 3 0 12:30 Jeremy Kyle USA AO 1:30 Jeremy Kyle USA AO 2:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3:30 Kung Fu Panda 3 0 4pm Austin And Ally 3 0 4:30 The 4:30 Show 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm Friends 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0 7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 M Life As We Know It MS 2010 Comedy. Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel.

9:55 Kitchen Nightmares AO Chef Ramsay goes to Queens, New York, to restore a Greek restaurant run by husbandand-wife team Manny and Christine. 0 10:55 Devious Maids AO 0

11:50 12:25 12:50 1:45 2:45 3:30 4:15 4:40 5:05

TV THREE

FOUR

6am 3 News – Firstline 8:30 Infomercials 10:25 Rachael Ray 3 Dr Ian’s summer 411; how to cut the beauty bill with at-home salon treatments.

11:25 Celebrity MasterChef 3 The six remaining celebrity chefs must create a dish inspired by someone close to them.

Noon 3 News 12:30 Baggage AO Game show hosted by Jerry Springer.

1pm Dr Phil AO 3 A woman is accused of being an accessory after the fact in two murders committed by her former fiancé in 2010.

2pm The Biggest Loser Australia 3:05 The Real Housewives Of Orange County 3 4:05 Entertainment Tonight 4:30 Big Brother Australia 6pm 3 News 7pm Campbell Live 7:30 The Block – Glasshouse PGR Scotty visits The Block to check on the progress of the main bathrooms; foreman Keith has some bad news that leads some teams to stop working on their apartments. 0 8:40 3rd Degree 0 9:40 Gang Related AO 0 10:40 The Paul Henry Show

11:10 NCIS – Los Angeles AO The Inbetweeners AO 0 Who Gets The Last Laugh? PGR 3 3 The team investigates a Tabatha Takes Over AO 3 0 compromised Intel operation Infomercials after four people connected Private Practice PGR 3 0 to the classified project are The Nine Lives Of Chloe King PGR 3 killed by an explosion at a Shake It Up 3 diner. 0 The 4:30 Show 3 12:10 Infomercials Neighbours 3 0

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am Sticky TV 3 7:30 Scaredy Squirrel 3 8am Fairly Odd Parents 8:30 Chuggington 3 Animated series about three young trains learning to ride the rails. 0 8:40 Humf 3 8:50 Peppa Pig 3 9am Bob The Builder 3 9:10 Thomas And Friends 3 9:20 Tree Fu Tom 3 9:40 Barney And Friends 3 10:05 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Sticky TV 4:30 Smash!

6pm The Nanny 3 0 6:30 How I Met Your Mother 7pm 7:30 8pm 8:30

The Simpsons PGR 3 0 The Simpsons PGR 0 Community PGR M Step Up – Revolution AO 2012 Drama Music Romance.

After a woman arrives in Miami hoping to become a professional dancer, she meets the leader of a dance crew whose neighbourhood is threatened by her father’s development plans.

10:30 Chaos PGR 3 11:25 Entertainment Tonight 11:50 Infomercials

PRIME

6am Football – A-League (Replay) Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne City. 8am Basketball – NBL Championship (Replay) New Zealand Breakers v Sydney Kings.

10am 2014 Sporting Moments Lisa Carrington.

10:30 Queenstown International Marathon 11am Yachting – The Volvo Ocean Race 11:30 The Cricket Show Noon Golf Central 12:30 Motorsport – Swedish Speedway Elitserien 2pm Sport TBC 3pm UFC Unleashed 4pm Fight Night Terence Crawford v Raymundo Beltran.

6pm Hockey – Champions Trophy Women’s (Replay) China v Black Sticks.

7:30 Motorsport – Honda Indy 200 (Highlights) From Lexington, Ohio.

8pm Motorsport – Grand Prix Of Sonoma (Highlights) From Sonoma, California.

8:30 Capturing The Cup – 1975 Relive the first ever Cricket World Cup from England.

9:30 The History Of The Cricket World Cup 10:30 #SkySpeed

11:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

Midnight Home Shopping 1:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

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12:30 Survivor – Palau PG 1:25 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 1:50 Law And Order MV 2:40 SVU MV 3:30 NCIS – Los Angeles MV 4:20 Criminal Minds 16VS 5:10 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG

12:30 Zombie Sharks M 1:30 Jaws Strikes Back M 2:30 Sharkageddon M 3:30 Day Of The Shark M 4:30 Great White Highway PG 5:30 Adrift – 47 Days With Sharks M

THURSDAY

Kitchen Nightmares 9:55pm on TV2

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6am Law And Order MV 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Pawn Stars PG 7:40 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 8:05 Survivor – Vanuatu PG 8:45 CSI MV 9:35 SVU MV 10:25 NCIS MV 11:15 Elementary MV 12:05 Played 16VLSC 12:55 CSI MV 1:45 Law And Order MV 2:35 Survivor – Palau PG 3:30 Raw MC 6:30 The Simpsons PG 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 NCIS MV 8:30 NCIS – Los Angeles MV 9:30 Criminal Minds 16VS 10:30 SVU MV 11:30 NCIS MV

THURSDAY

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SKY SPORT 2 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 6:30 Ako 3 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 #Hakanation PGR 3 8pm Kuia 3 8:30 Taniwha Rau 9:30 Te Tepu 2 10pm Te Kauta PGR 3 10:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 11pm Te Kaea 3 2 11:30 Closedown

6:05 Nature Calls AO 2012 Comedy.

Patton Oswalt, Johnny Knoxville.

7:25 Pawn AO 2013 Thriller. Ray Liotta, Nikki Reed, Forest Whitaker.

8:50 Breakaway AO 2002 Thriller.

Erika Eleniak, Dean Cain.

10:35 Gangster Squad AO 2012 Action. Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling.

12:25 Nature Calls AO 2012 Comedy. Patton Oswalt, Johnny Knoxville.

1:45 Pawn AO 2013 Thriller. Ray Liotta, Nikki Reed, Forest Whitaker.

3:15 Biography – Reese Witherspoon PG 4:05 The Day AO 2012 Horror.

Shawn Ashmore, Ashley Bell.

5:30 Everywhere And Nowhere AO 2013 Drama. James Floyd, Adam Deacon.

7:05 A Stranger In Paradise AO 2013 Thriller.

8:30 Oldboy AO 2013 Drama.

10:15 Lay The Favourite AO 2012 Comedy.

11:50 The Bag Man AO 2014 Thriller.

THURSDAY

1:40 Biography – Reese Witherspoon PG 2:30 Oldboy AO 2013 Drama. 4:15 The Bag Man AO 2014 Thriller.

Step Up – Revolution 8:30pm on FOUR

MOVIES GREATS 7:10 Analyze This MVL 1999 Comedy. Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal. 8:55 A View From The Top PGL 2003 Romantic Comedy.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Christina Applegate, Mark Ruffalo.

10:20 The Making Of Sex And The City 2 PG 10:40 Haunted MS 1996 Drama.

Aidan Quinn, Kate Beckinsale.

12:25 Analyze This MVL 1999 Comedy. Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal.

2:10 In The Line Of Fire MVL 1993 Suspense Thriller. Clint Eastwood, Rene Russo, John Malkovich.

4:20 Just Like Heaven PGS 2005 Romantic Comedy. Reese Witherspoon, Mark Ruffalo.

5:55 Cold Mountain 16VS 2003 Drama.

8:30 Chicago MV 2002 Musical.

10:25 Analyze That MVLS 2002 Comedy.

THURSDAY

Midnight Goodnight For Justice 3 – Queen Of Hearts PGV 2012 Western. 1:30 Just Like Heaven PGS 2005 Romantic Comedy. 3:05 Cold Mountain 16VS 2003 Drama.

5:35 Chicago MV 2002 Musical.

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6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 7am Harry’s Practice 3 Series filmed largely at Dr Harry’s veterinary practice in northern Tasmania, capturing the special bond between people and their pets.

7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Test PGR 3 Celebrities and viewers answer burning moral questions such as, ‘Do you consider cybersex cheating?’.

1pm American Idol 3 2pm Who Do You Think You Are? USA PGR 3 3pm Bondi Rescue 3 3:30 The Late Show With David Letterman 4:30 Hot Bench 5pm Deal Or No Deal 3 5:30 Prime News 6pm The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 3 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 King And Maxwell PGR 8:30 M Vanishing On Seventh Street AO 2010 Thriller. The population of Detroit has almost completely disappeared. As daylight disappears, the few who remain realise the Dark is coming for them. Hayden Christensen, Thandie Newton.

10:30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

MAORI TV 6:30 Pukoro 3 2 7am Miharo 3 2 7:30 Pukana 3 2 8am Toi Whakaari 3 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Korero Mai 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 2 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Ako 3 3pm Kai Time On The Road 3 3:30 Pukoro 2 4pm Miharo 3 2 4:30 Pukana 2 5pm Toi Whakaari 2 5:30 Te Kaea 2

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6am Motorsport – WRC Season Review 7am Golf – Feherty Chat show with David Feherty.

8am Golf – Titleist Performance Institute Analysis of the golf game.

8:30 Golf: Big Break – NFL 9:25 Ocean Swim Series – Bay Of Islands Classic 9:55 L Hockey – Champions Trophy Women’s China v New Zealand. From Estadio Mendocino de Hockey in Mendoza, Argentina.

11:30 2014 Sporting Moments Brendon McCullum. We revisit McCullum’s record stand of 352 with BJ Watling (124) for the sixth wicket and 179 with James Neesham (137*) for the seventh wicket.

1pm World Snooker Tour – UK Championship (Replay) Day Seven – Session One. 3:30 World Snooker Tour – UK Championship (Replay) Day Seven – Session Two. 6pm Sky Sport – What’s On 6:30 The Cricket Show 7pm Cricket – International (Highlights) Pakistan v Blackcaps – Third Test, Day Five.

7:30 New Zealand Bowls Open – Men’s Triples (Highlights) 9pm Fox Sports News 9:30 L Football – A-League Western Sydney Wanderers v Brisbane Roar.

11:30 #SkySpeed

THURSDAY

Midnight The Crowd Goes Wild 12:30 Football – A-League (Replay) Western Sydney Wanderers v Brisbane Roar.

2:30 Motorsport – Swedish Speedway Elitserien – Round 15.

4am Fight Night Terence Crawford v Raymundo Beltran.

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Caesar rules on the track After sitting in the trail for day.

metres Neil dge and mart

What started out as a fairly pedestrian jog around the Ashburton track came alive in the final minutes of the second on the card at yesterday’s Ashburton Trotting Club’s workouts.

The C0 and faster pace saw seven starters behind the mobile with Ineka Lee taking the John

Hay-trained Charlie Chuckles out early to lead the pack.

Neil Edge and Smart Caesar settled in the trail with James Geddes and Just a Sip happy to sit three back.

And that’s how they stayed, running along in Indian file with just 10 lengths from lead-

aesar finished in style at yesterday’s Ashburton rotting

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er to the back of the pack.

At the 600 metre mark, Lee clearly wanted some action and gave Charlie Chuckles the message to up the pace.

He did, but so did trailer Smart Caesar who found another gear and stormed into the lead, taking the race by four lengths.

The Julius Caesar-Cyclone Lady five-year-old has notched up 15 race day starts.

From 11 last year he scored two wins.

Four-year-old Charlie Chuckles (Grinfromeartoear-Charioteer) came into the workout pace with the best record in the field

– a win from his only start last season.

Just a Sip (Bettors DelightGot Milk) trained by Jim and James Geddes came home two lengths back in third.

Smart Caesar ran the 2400m in 3.04.4, 800m, 57.5, 400m, 27.1.

■ RUGBY

McCaw, Retallick not good enough for English scribes England’s The Telegraph newspaper has named their ‘World XV’ from the end of year internationals, showing a national bias with more English players getting the nod ahead of All Blacks.

Halfback Aaron Smith, prop Owen Franks and blindside flanker Jerome Kaino were the three All Blacks who did enough

over the past few months to impress The Telegraph scribes.

Meanwhile four England players made the XV - prop Joe Marler, lock Courtney Lawes, captain Chris Robshaw and winger Jonny May. Richie McCaw didn’t make the cut with Robshaw named in the seven jersey, despite the fact that four of The Telegraph’s

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seven rugby experts picked the All Blacks skipper as their ‘tourist of the autumn’ in a separate piece.

There was also no room for All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick who was named World Rugby player of the year last month.

According to the Rugby Herald Stats Centre, All Blacks

winger Julian Savea made twice as many linebreaks as England counterpart May. The All Blacks won three matches in Great Britain, beating England, Scotland and Wales after thrashing the United States in Chicago.

England followed their defeat to the All Blacks, the fourth of 2014, with another

loss to South Africa before ending the ‘autumn season’ with victories over Samoa and Australia.

Ireland had the most representatives with five players, while no Australians featured on the list after the Wallabies lost three of four tests in the Northern Hemisphere this season.

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