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Homeless men are swelling the number of people seeking emergency accommodation in the Ashburton District. Presbyterian Support and the Salvation Army jointly run an emergency accommodation scheme that picks up people who would otherwise be sleeping rough. Over the past two-and-ahalf years the scheme has provided accommodation for 16 individuals and families, often for one night, but on occasion for up to one week. It’s a scheme that provides a

temporary stop gap for people who have fallen through the cracks of other helping agencies, said Presbyterian Support manager Jackie Girvan. And increasingly this appeared to be transient men, who had lost a job or had had to leave accommodation in a hurry, she said. “In some ways they’re very vulnerable, because people will often help a woman and child but not single males. Sometimes they are men who’ve missed out all over the show and they’re on the move, looking for the next thing and they have no family

support.” The Ashburton District Council is the scheme’s main funder, granting it $2000 in both 2012 and 2013 and signing over another $2000 last week. Ashburton does not have an emergency house, rather accommodation was provided in camping grounds and motels around the district, Mrs Girvan said. “For most of these people it provides a breathing space while we look at longer term options. Having this fund gives us the option of making some quick decisions for the night and then we look at solutions.”

In 2012 accommodation was provided to three single men, one woman and one family. Last year numbers had almost trebled, with accommodation provided for three single men, one female, one father with four children, two women with children and a family with four children. Six months into this year three individuals and families have sought help. The cost of providing accommodation over that period ran out at about $120 a person or family. “There’s not a huge demand out there but it is handy to have this buffer. By the time these

people get to us there is often no one else who can help them,” Mrs Girvan said. Victim Support and the Women’s Refuge did a great job in providing accommodation for people who were homeless through fire or through family violence; the emergency housing scheme was for people who suddenly found themselves homeless and needed a warm place to stay for a night or two. The need for emergency shelter might be growing but that did not translate into the need for an emergency house, she said.

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The great bogan hunt It’s a final most people would rather watch than participate in, yet for seven lucky folk they’re in the running to being crowned Australia’s greatest bogan. Among the potential champions comedian Paul Fenech has found on his Seven Network TV series Bogan Hunters, there are four Tasmanians, a South Australian, a Victorian and a West Australian. New South Wales, the Northern Territory, the ACT and Queensland do not possess finals quality bogans according to Fenech. The winner will be announced following a showdown on who has the best bogan appearance, attitude and sex appeal. The champ wins the Golden Thong award and a ute full of beer.

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Sleeping sickness hit the district in 1919, as reported in the Guardian on July 3.

A New Zealand company with an app that turns colouring books into 3D has taken out an international top prize for its technology. Puteko has created an app that allows users to print a picture, colour it in, then use a tablet to see the drawing in 3D in an animated world. The app won an Auggie, an international award for best augmented reality and wearable technologies, films, tools and hardware. The app technology was originally developed by University of Canterbury researcher Dr Adrian Clark. Dr Clark said the technology wasn’t designed as a replacement to the hands-on experience of colouring.

A suspected case of lethargic encephalitis in the Borough was reported to the Hospital Board yesterday. This is the second case during the past few weeks. The other patient has not yet recovered from the effects of this sleeping sickness.

Cookie time? A frightened bear cub got its head stuck in an oversized cookie jar while rummaging through some trash and had to be rescued from a tree. Environmental Protection Department spokesman Larry Ragonese says the six-month-old cub apparently found the cookie jar Friday night in Ringwood, near the New York border. As the 13kg animal tried to eat what remained in the jar, he apparently pulled it over his head and it got stuck. The cub became spooked when approached and went up a tree, but got wedged about 12m up. Environmental protection staffers arranged netting in case the bear fell to the ground. After the animal was tranquilised by a department biologist, it was brought down and local firefighters gingerly cut the jar off its head.

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Bridge route a done deal By Sue NewmaN

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The route for a second bridge across the Ashburton River is officially a done deal. After hearing a raft of submissions against the route, commissioners John Milligan and Andy Carr last month approved the designation of land that would ensure the route was protected for the future. Those who made submissions then had until Friday to appeal their decision to the Environment Court. None did. The designation will now become part of the Ashburton District Council’s District Plan. The new route is intended to take traffic along Chalmers Avenue and onto a new road built through rural land east of Tinwald, exiting on Grahams Road. The route will encroach to varying degrees on a number of lifestyle blocks. With the last hurdle in the designation cleared, council group service delivery manager Neil McCann said the council would continue to work with land owners to acquire land along the route. It has bought a small number of properties already and these

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have been leased. Construction of the second bridge is anticipated to start within 15 years. Many submitters who spoke against the designation in April were part of the Bridge Action Group. This was formed four years ago to oppose the council’s original preferred bridge route using Grove Street. The group had discussed an appeal, spokesperson Diane Rawlinson said but the cost was simply too high. “We were told that for $100,000 we might be able to do it. This meant it wasn’t an option. “We just couldn’t do that so it was left up to any individual who might want to,” she said. The designation wrapped up an intense four year journey for the group, Ms Rawlinson said. “This is something we’ve done both because we wanted to and because we had to and we’ve certainly learned a lot about local government along the way.” While the bridge appeared to be a fait accompli, Ms Rawlinson said group members had decided not to disband. “Maybe we’re naive, maybe we’re optimistic but it still might not happen,” she said.

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Emergency services at the scene of yesterday’s accident, where a 12-year-old girl was hit by a truck. PHOTO TETSURO MITOMO 020714-TM-184

■ WEST STREET ACCIDENT

Victim airlifted to Christchurch By eriN TaSker

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A young girl was rushed to Christchurch Hospital after being hit by a truck in central Ashburton late yesterday afternoon. The 12-year-old Ashburton girl was believed to have been crossing West Street, outside KFC, when she was hit by a large truck and trailer unit in the northbound lane, just shy of the railway crossing. She was initially taken to Ashburton Hospital by ambulance but was quickly transferred to Christchurch Hospital by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

The Guardian understands she was in a serious condition in hospital with family by her side last night, but the extent of her injuries was unclear. Ashburton Police sergeant Bryan Ennis said how the accident occurred was still under investigation, but he understood the girl may have been with a school friend when it happened. The police serious crash unit from Christchurch and a commercial vehicle investigator were called to the scene and traffic was reduced to one lane while they conducted their scene examination last night. Mr Ennis said the driver of

the truck was “obviously shaken up” by what had occurred. He said the accident occurred at “peak time” and part of the road had to be closed. Traffic was diverted around the scene but traffic flow still slowed and vehicles were banked up along West Street for at least an hour following the incident. Given the time of day it happened it was likely there were a number of witnesses to the accident, Mr Ennis said. Police had already spoken to some of them but they were urging anyone else who was in the area at the time to contact them on 307-8400.

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■ METHVEN SEARCH AND RESCUE

Keeping track of vulnerable By SuSan SandyS

tion had only recently purchased the receiver and held a training session for about 12 of its members, there was currently no-one in Mid Canterbury who wore the beacons. The beacons could be purchased independently, at a cost of about $250, or were available for a donation through Christchurch Land Search and Rescue. The system utilised the same technology that the Department of Conservation used for tracking wildlife. “It’s pretty cheap insurance really. What price do you put on

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Methven Search and Rescue members are urging Mid Cantabrians to consider Wanda trackers for elderly or disabled they may be caring for. The organisation has purchased a $2000 receiver which can track anyone wearing Wanda beacon pendants or wrist bands, potentially saving hours of needless searching, as well as saving lives. Methven search and rescue chairperson Don Geddes said yesterday while the organisa-

a life?” Mr Geddes said. The value of such a system was highlighted by the case of missing elderly Ashburton man Pat Hannan who was found after three days of searching in 2007. “If he had been wearing one we would have found him a lot sooner,” Mr Geddes said. Each beacon had its own frequency, and search and rescue would obtain information from each beacon holder, including their photograph and information on their health condition. In the case of them going

missing, police would approach search and rescue, and searchers would dial in the beacon frequency to work out the direction of the signal from a distance of two kilometres. Mr Geddes said he and fellow members had recently tried out the receiver in Ashburton and it had taken him just 27 minutes to find the location of a hidden beacon in the town. There are just four Wanda receivers in Canterbury; the others are two operated by Christchurch Land Search and Rescue and one by Christch-

urch police. Mr Geddes said he would like to see consistency across New Zealand in the management of a Wanda device tracking system, and perhaps the health sector should officially support and fund it. “We believe the sector should step up and take more ownership of this. “There’s a cost to this and we are a voluntary organisation,” Mr Geddes said. He wanted anyone interested in obtaining a beacon to phone him on 0274989968 or email him at dong@adc.govt.nz

■ BALI DRUG SENTENCE

Ormsby gets 10 months jail Kiwi woman Leeza Ormsby will serve 10 months behind bars in a Bali prison for smoking half a joint while on holiday on the Indonesian island. The 37-year-old was last evening (NZ Time) sentenced to almost a year in jail by a judge in Denpasar District Court - five months less than the prosecution asked for. The New Zealander was arrested in February after being caught at the scene of a drug bust at a holiday villa in north Kuta. She was found to have a halfsmoked joint in her handbag. She faced up to 12 years in prison on drugs possession charges, but prosecutors recommended Ormsby serve 15 months. Her defence successfully argued she be viewed as a drug user, with the court hearing she had previously been treated for depression and heroin use. Under Bali law a drug user is seen as a victim, and provided some leniency by the courts. She was also given credit for admitting her guilt. - APNZ

St John Ashburton staff including Ruth Crosson (above) are bracing themselves for their traditional two-month busy season. PHOTO TETSURO MITOMO 020714-TM-179

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St John Ambulance staff are bracing themselves for two of their busiest ever months. The number of projected incidents nationally show that July and August are likely to be two of the busiest months St John has experienced, and while Mid Canterbury is expected to contribute to that with a slight increase, the increase here is not likely to be as significant as in other centres, according to St John’s district operations manager for Canterbury, Pete Cain. “Canterbury did experience an increase in influenza related cases earlier in the season, however we’re not expecting that to continue or for the winter period to be as serious as other parts

of the country,” Mr Cain said. The number of actual incidents reported in Canterbury in July last year was 4583, and this month that’s expected to grow to 4718. August last year saw 4505 incidents attended, and the projected total for this August is 4621. The busy time comes as Canterbury welcomes 15 new recruit paramedics into the fold following demand profiling work which identified areas where additional staff were needed. They will help ease the increased workload, but none of those new recruits would be coming to Mid Canterbury. Methven currently has a new staff member though thanks to a scholarship provided by The Trevor Wilson Trust. That allows an extra paramedic to be employed from June to January.

The next two months will also have peak times, with Friday and Saturday nights typically among the busy periods, particularly in Christchurch. “Saturday afternoons also remain busy, during winter sport season,” Mr Cain said. With things about to get a lot busier, St John is urging people to utilise their local GPS and medical centres if they feel ill, rather than calling for an ambulance. “However if it is an emergency people should absolutely call for an ambulance,” Mr Cain said. June is also a busy month for St John, and the prediction of the busy couple of months ahead is based on St John’s projected totals for the coming two months.

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In brief Assault appearance The four people charged in relation to assaulting an Ashburton man later found dead will appear in the Timaru District Court this morning. AJ Gairns’ body was found in a drainage run-off area behind a commercial premises on West Street on June 1 and four people were arrested in the week that followed, charged jointly with assaulting Mr Gairns with intent to rob. Those charged were all granted interim name suppression and entered no plea when they first appeared in the Timaru District Court. The 26-year-old Wellington woman, a 46-year-old Ashburton man and a 26-year-old Ashburton man were all remanded in custody and a 24-year-old Mayfield man was remanded at large.

Police briefs Police are investigating an arson involving two cars in the Ashburton Riverbed yesterday morning. Police and firefighters were called to Trevors Road beside the dirt track at around 7am yesterday and found two cars parked side by side, well ablaze. Police are now seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious vehicles or activity in the area at around 5.30am yesterday. Both vehicles had been reported as stolen although police could not say from where, or when. • Police also reported a couple of incidents of disorderly behaviour from Tuesday afternoon. One occurred on Middle Road at around 3pm and the other on Wellington Street at around 4.30pm. No further details were available.

Short story contest The Ashburton Writers’ Group Short Story and Poetry Contest closes for entries tomorrow. Entry forms for the competition have been sent to schools, and forms can also be obtained from Rae Magson at raejohn@xtra.co.nz There are two age groups for the competition, 10 years and under, and 11 to 13 years. Preliminary judging is undertaken by group members to decide finalists, before an independent judge chooses the winners. Book vouchers are offered as prizes, and the winning three in each category attend a presentation courtesy of mayor Angus McKay at the Ashburton District Council.

Woman cut from crash A woman has been taken to Waikato Hospital after she was cut from her vehicle following a head-on crash near Hamilton early last night. Police said the crash occurred at the intersection of Newall Rd and Airport Road in Tamahere about 5.30pm. The woman, who was the driver of one of the two vehicles involved, was trapped in her vehicle when police arrived at the scene. The woman was cut free by the Fire Service and taken to Waikato Hospital for treatment. Her injuries are not considered to be life threatening, and police said an investigation into the cause of the crash was now under way. - APNZ

New snow and cold temperatures kept Mt Hutt Ski Area visitors happy yesterday after the warmest June on record nationwide. PHOTO GEORGIE BOYD 020714 MT.HUTT

■ MID CANTERBURY JUNE WEATHER

Skifield welcomes cold change By susan sandys

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Mt Hutt is glad to leave behind New Zealand’s warmest June on record, and has welcomed in mid-winter July conditions with new snow. Nineteen centimetres of new snow had fallen by 11am yesterday, and flurries were expected overnight last night. It was a welcome cold spell

for the ski area, which also saw a skiff of snow fall in Methven around 7am. Manager James McKenzie said the cold conditions over the next few days would allow snowmaking to continue around the clock, and staff aimed to get the triple chair open by Monday, the first day of the school holidays. Niwa announced yesterday

it had recorded the warmest June in New Zealand on record, which saw only four ski areas able to open – Mt Hutt, Coronet Peak, Cardrona and Snow Farm. Ten further ski areas had stayed closed for the month, delaying their openings. AgResearch Winchmore recorded maximum daily temperatures for the month rang-

■ STATE HOUSE TENANTS

Helping hand to move out By Thomas heaTon State house tenants deemed financially fit will have to move to private rentals, but they will be extended a helping hand from the government. State house tenants are set for an emotional move into the private sector and those staying will have to change their mind-set. That’s the belief of Presbyterian Support upper South Island manager Jackie Girvan as she thinks people in state housing will have to rethink how they look at their housing and it will be emotional. “There was a feeling that you had the house for life,”

Ms Girvan said. She said tenants will need to look at their housing arrangements as temporary, rather than “I’m here and I have got this for life”. The government-introduced package of $8 million includes bond grants of up to $2000, and up to $1500 for moving costs as well as a week’s rent for letting fees. Under a new government policy, tenants will regularly be reviewed as will their financial status to see whether they are eligible to stay. Those in state housing who volunteer to move in to private rental before their income is reviewed will be automatically granted $3000.

Tenants of state housing will need to have cash assets below $16,200 for couples of $8100 for single persons and incomes of less than $1478 for couples or $1218 for singles, per week. The assistance was made available on Tuesday and was unravelled by Social Development minister Paula Bennett. “We want to ensure those with a genuine social housing need are in the right house for as long as they need it,” Mrs Bennett said. She said some people may only need the assistance to move, and in helping them, the government will “free up” space for those who really need it.

ing from 7.6 to 20.3 degrees. The average maximum for the month was 13.2 degrees, 1.9 degrees above the 30-year average of 11.3 degrees. The station recorded cold nights however, with the average minimum for the month being 0.6 degrees, which was below the 30-year average minimum for the month of 1.4 degrees.

Man shot with nail gun The man who shot himself with a nail gun in Hawke’s Bay yesterday is in serious condition in Hawke’s Bay Regional Hospital. A hospital spokeswoman said the 31-year-old man, who sustained a wound to the upper chest resulting in a punctured lung, was being transferred to the Intensive Care Unit. The incident occurred about 3pm yesterday while the man was building on a rural property at Hatuma, near Waipukurau. He was airlifted by the Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter to hospital. Meanwhile, a 55-year-old man who injured himself with a chainsaw in Onga Onga yesterday morning has undergone surgery and is now in recovery. The man suffered a serious laceration to the face after his chainsaw kicked back. - APNZ

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■ ENVIRONMENT CANTERBURY APPROVAL

Synlait template approved By Michelle NelsoN michelle.n@theguardian.co.nz

Rakaia-based Synlait Milk is the first company to have its farm environmental plan template approved under Environment Canterbury’s proposed Land & Water Regional Plan. The template was developed as part of Synlait’s Lead With Pride certification programme, which focuses on dairy farming best practice and sustainability. Accredited suppliers were independently audited by AsureQuality and were required to demonstrate top performance in milk quality, animal health and welfare, social responsibility and environmental management. Acknowledging the quality of the template, ECan chief executive Bill Bayfield said Synlait had met all the requirements of Schedule 7 of the proposed plan. “We hope the farm environment plans that come from this

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template are valuable both for farmers and for Synlait,” Mr Bayfield said. “The plan is a primary delivery mechanism of the Canterbury Water Management Strategy. It is therefore reassuring to see in this template a

methodology that will enable development of plans identifying actual and potential environmental effects and risks to properties, addresses those effects and risks, and has a high likelihood of appropriately avoiding, remedying or miti-

gating them.” Synlait managing director John Penno said he was delighted that the farm environment plan had met ECan standards. “It means suppliers working within our programme are now able to cover off their responsibilities under the proposed plan as well as meet our standards for best practice leadership in food safety and sustainability in a one-stop-shop system,” Dr Penno said. “It comes at no charge to them and they receive a financial reward once they become certified.” Under the proposed plan, a farm environment plan will need to be produced in any circumstances where an application for consent to farm is required. Farm environment plans can be prepared either by landowners themselves or via industryprepared templates and guidance material.

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■ ASHBURTON COLLEGE PRODUCTION

Curtain finally rises on Fame By sue NewMaN

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Hundreds of hours of rehearsal time paid off last night for more than 60 Ashburton College students when the curtain rose on their musical production, Fame. Under the direction of college head of drama Claire Bubb, the students took the 1980s hit film and created a stage show that had the audience rocking. Their hard work has been rewarded with sell-out audiences for the three night season.

The stage musical production, follows the same story line as the original movie, showcasing the lives of talented students attending the prestigious New York City’s High School of the Performing Arts. The students embark on a wild ride experiencing the ecstasy of success and the agony of disappointment as they strive to make it big in the performing arts. They also experience the normal ups and downs of teenage life dealing with the pressures of school, relation-

ships and just trying to fit in. Seasoned performers, Annelise Diamond and Liam Kennedy-Clark led the large student cast, many of whom share the same dreams as their on-stage alter-egos. Kennedy-Clark plays the part of Schlomo Metzenbaum, a classical violinist who rebels by starting up a rock band, while Diamond, plays the fame-obsessed Carmen Diaz. The show is directed by Bubb, with Kylie Maddre, as the choreographer and Angela Cresswell musical director.

Ten weeks ago local parents embraced technology and graduated yesterday, taking their very own computers home with them. The initiative, embraced by Ashburton Intermediate, Netherby and Hampstead schools, has given parents the chance to embrace technology and learn computing skills. Mayor Angus McKay welcomed the graduates into the technological world. He spoke about how things are becoming much more reliant on technology, using anecdotes of his tractor on his farm when he was younger. “The canopy used to keep the driver safe, now it keeps the technology safe,” the mayor said. Representatives from the Ministry of Education were also there for the event, as the schools were the first in Ashburton to embrace the initiative. The Computers in Homes initiative aims to get a computer into every New Zealand home and teaches parents basic computing skills. The initiative asked entrants for a $50 upfront fee and once the course was completed graduates went home with basic computer skills as well as a recycled computer and 12 months of subsidised internet fees.

In brief Drink-driving Blues rugby player Tevita Li has admitted a charge of drink-driving, which his coach says was a “minor misdemeanour”. In the Manukau District Court yesterday, New Zealand under-20 and Blues wing Li, 19, pleaded guilty to driving with a blood-alcohol reading of 45mg. The legal limit for under 20s is zero, while the adult limit is 80mg. Court documents show Li was stopped by police in Mangere on May 11. No conviction was entered yesterday and defence lawyer Richard Earwaker said he would apply for Li to be discharged without conviction at his sentencing next month. - APNZ

NZ top 5 for humanity New Zealand has been ranked fifth in the world for its positive contribution to humanity. It’s the only non-European country to make the top 10 of the Good Country Index, which measures 125 countries on how much they give to the “greater good” of the world. Countries were judged across seven categories, including science, culture, peace, climate, equality and health. New Zealand ranked fifth overall, beating the United Kingdom (7th), Australia (15th), and the United States (21st). - APNZ

Caravan fire No-one was injured in a fire in a caravan in Te Awamutu yesterday evening. A spokesman for the New Zealand Fire Service said there was some initial concern that someone was inside the caravan, however on arriving at the scene they found there was not. One person managed to escape without any injuries and although ambulance services were called as a precaution, the patient was fine. - APNZ

Walker winched out An injured walker was winched out of bush by the Life Flight rescue helicopter crew after activating an emergency locator beacon yesterday. The 50-year-old woman was out for a day walk at the Hemi Matenga Memorial Park, near Waikanae, when she suffered an injury, the helicopter crew said. Life Flight responded in the Westpac Rescue Helicopter with a Wellington Free Ambulance Paramedic on board. The woman was with a group, who activated an emergency locater beacon, making it easier for the rescue team to find them. - APNZ

Wilson denied parole Stewart Murray Wilson has been declined parole because he still poses an undue risk to the community, the Parole Board has decided. Wilson, who was seen by the Parole Board in Wanganui yesterday, is serving 21 years for serious sexual offending after being recalled to prison for a breach of parole. He was paroled to a house on Whanganui Prison grounds in 2012 after serving 18 years but was recalled after allegedly using his cellphone to call a woman he was instructed not to contact. His sentence finishes on December 1 next year. Wilson will be considered for parole again in October. - APNZ

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Off on a cultural adventure By Erin TaskEr

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A group of Mt Hutt College students boarded a plane yesterday bound for a cultural adventure. They headed to Japan for their annual exchange with Yumegaoka Junior High School. It’s an exchange which has been running for about five years and each year students from Yumegaoka Junior High School make the return trip to Methven; a trip they’ll this year make in term three. Mt Hutt College deputy principal Kris Canham said the trip to the school on the west of Japan’s main island, Honshu, was all about the students immersing themselves in another culture. “It’s a great opportunity for our students because beyond visiting Japan as a tourist, you really get the opportunity to see the real lifestyle and many aspects of the culture,” Mrs Canham said.

The students will go to school and take part in regular classes, as well as special classes on Japanese traditions like flower arranging and calligraphy. Mrs Canham said the area the students were visiting was similar to Methven in that there was a bustling skiing and agricultural industry nearby. “The area is not like going to the middle of Tokyo; it’s a rural area with small townships and there’s still a few, I suppose, traditional features in the area,” Mrs Canham said. “It’s a great opportunity to have experience of another culture and that’s what it is, a cultural exchange.” The students – and staff members Jo Brennan and Fiona Jessep, and board of trustees chair Carol Wilson – are away for around 10 days and when they return will report back at a school assembly on the experience.

Mt Hutt College’s contingent which headed to Japan yesterday was (from back left): Jack Scott, Angus Jessep, (front from left) Abbey Brady, Jo Brennan (staff), Heidi Cuttle, Tilly Smith, Kaycee Jones, Daniel Wilson, Mrs Fiona Jessep (staff). Absent was board of trustees chair Carol Wilson. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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In-committee decision divides councillors When it comes to issues that should be discussed in committee and those that should be discussed in the public arena, Ashburton District councillors are divided. At last week’s meeting, councillor Peter Reveley attempted to have discussion on Ashburton’s Art Gallery and Heritage centre moved into the open section of the meeting. “I believe there is nothing in there that should be in committee,” he said. Chief executive Andrew Dalziel was asked to make a call on the request but said he believed there was material of a

commercial sensitive nature that would be discussed that made it appropriate to hold the discussion in the public-excluded section of the meeting. “If councillors want to release information after this discussion, that’s fine but at least one part of this report is commercially sensitive.” Councillor Don McLeod backed up the chief executive’s call, saying there were matters in the report that needed to be “fully and frankly explored.” On a vote the motion to move the discussion out of in-committee was lost 6–7.

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shop for repair in October 2012. Checking the computer for faults, staff became aware it contained questionable images. As a result of police examination, 20 sexualized images of children aged under 16 were found. The children, naked or partially naked, were in various sexual poses or engaging in sexual activity with adults or other children. Further examination of the computer revealed two video clips showing females aged under 16 being subjected to and involved in sexual activities with both male and female adults and other children. - APNZ

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Charges to be faced in NZ By Isaac DavIson A disgraced Malaysian diplomat will return to New Zealand to face charges for sexual assault, the Malaysian Government confirmed last evening. In a dramatic twist to the case, Malaysia said it had decided to send back Muhammed Rizalman Bin Ismail to New Zealand, where there is an ac-

tive warrant for his arrest. Foreign Minister Anifah Aman confirmed the news to New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Murray McCully last evening. A statement released by the Malaysian Government said: “It is of the view that this decision will provide an opportunity for Mr Muhammad Rizalman to co-operate fully and

assist the New Zealand authorities in the on-going investigations on the allegations made against him. “In this regard, the legal principle that one is considered innocent until proven guilty should apply to Mr Muhammad Rizalman.” It said Ismail would be accompanied by a senior military officer from the Ministry of

Defence. The Malaysian Government would provide legal assistance if necessary. “Malaysia has complete faith in the New Zealand legal system and has full confidence that Mr Muhammad Rizalman will be given fair treatment with dignity as provided under the law,” the statement said. The warrant officer and former staff member at the Ma-

■ MONTEITH’S WILD FOOD CHALLENGE

Two Ashburton chefs take up the challenge By Thomas hEaTon A mate’s hunting trip provided some wild ideas for one Ashburton chef. Braided Rivers and Robbie’s Bar and Bistro have introduced a new dish to their menus in an effort to take out top prize in the Monteith’s Wild Food challenge, which started on Tuesday. Braided Rivers head chef Dean Robinson got the idea for his dish when a friend went hunting for wallaby. He said he had never tried it before and “It got me thinking”. After trying it for the first time, Mr Robinson felt it could work well in a dish with Monteith’s Doppelbock and hare. “The malty flavour of the beer matches well with the gamey meat,” Mr Robinson said. The dish is both paired and cooked with a darker, stronger beer to complement the other strong ingredients on the plate

Local chef Dean Robinson is prepped for a wild July.

Robbie’s Bar and Bistro chef Wendy Ager will be presenting “Go the Surfing Rabbit” on behalf of her restaurant. The dish, a take on “surf and turf ”, will include an unusual pairing of rabbit and scallops to go with Monteith’s Original Ale. Ms Ager takes pride in her

food and is relishing the chance to cook something new and different. “I love playing with different foods, they get the palate going,” she said. She said she was very competitive and enjoyed seeing people’s reactions to her food. “I like to ‘wow’ people with my food.” The competition,

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starting today, asks restaurants to create an original dish using locally sourced, wild ingredients with a beer or cider pairing. Over the course of July, dishes will be judged by a regional judge and the best 12 of the country will then be judged by two expert judges.

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Book characters came to life at Merle Leask Kindergarten yesterday as the children celebrated becoming a Duffy Ready for Reading centre. Merle Leask has this year become a Ready for Reading centre, a Duffy Books in Homes programme aimed at inspiring a love of books by providing each child in the centre brand new books to take home and keep. Teacher Leza Shaw said the kindergarten wanted all of its children to start school familiar with books and ready to read, and Merle Leask was the only pre-school aged centre

In brief Woman named A woman who died when her motorbike and a car collided on State Highway 2 near Napier on Monday has been named. She was Estelamare Paulo Dos Santos, 46, from Haumoana near Hastings. Ms Santos was a New Zealand resident originally from Brazil. Police are continuing their investigation into the crash. - APNZ

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laysian High Commission has been charged with burglary and rape. He was arrested on May 9 after following a 21-year-old Wellington woman home and allegedly assaulting her. He was charged the next day in Wellington District Court. Ismail claimed diplomatic immunity and returned to Malaysia on May 22. - APNZ

which was a Duffy Ready for Reading centre in Ashburton. The kindergarten pays a portion of the cost of each book, while the rest is subsidised by Duffy Books in Homes. Yesterday they celebrated being a part of the programme by holding a Duffy dress-up day where the children dressed up as their favourite book characters – there was a pirate, a police man and a fireman, and lots of pretty princesses. They finished the day by visiting Netherby School – a Duffy school - to share some stories and parade their outfits in front of the bigger kids, be- Book characters were the order of the day at Merle Leask Kinfore being presented with their dergarten yesterday and getting into the spirit were (from left) pirate Tyler Marley, 3, princess Matariki Posini, 3, and fireman own Duffy book. Blake Harkness, 4.

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Child Youth and Family will not comment on how an 11-year-old boy in their care ended up leading police in a high-speed vehicle chase through Papakura overnight on Tuesday. The boy was caught by police behind the wheel of a car around midnight after the chase. Senior Sergeant Stephen Richards of Counties Manukau police said the boy drove of speeds up to 120 km/h for about two minutes before stopping. The boy’s 14-year-old passenger fled but was found an hour later. The driver was spoken to by police at the scene. - APNZ

Delay ‘disappointing’ David Bain’s lawyer is “disappointed” that a judicial review into Justice Minister Judith Collins’ handling of his high-profile client’s compensation case will not be heard until next year. Mr Bain was convicted in 1995 of murdering his Dunedin family and spent 13 years in jail before he was acquitted in a 2009 retrial. He is seeking compensation for his wrongful imprisonment. A report by former Canadian Justice Ian Binnie found that on the balance of probabilities, Mr Bain was innocent of murdering his parents, two sisters and brother in Dunedin in 1994 and had been wrongfully imprisoned.

WOF warning Drivers with vehicles made in 2000 or later will now only have to get their warrant of fitness inspections once a year under new rules which came into force yesterday. Whangarei mum Angela Peck reckons the change is good for the wallet but she won’t compromise her 7-year-old daughter’s safety by driving without the six monthly inspections by experienced mechanics. The 25-year-old solo mum reckons she will be finding a garage to give her 2006 Holden Berlina a quick once over midway through the year. - APNZ

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Cargo plane crashes Four people were killed when a cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff at the international airport in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, a police official said. The Fokker 50 aircraft transporting the mild stimulant known as Khat to the Somali capital, Mogadishu, crashed into a residential building after taking off from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport early yesterday, said Joseph Ngisa, the airport’s head of police investigations. Preliminary investigations found the plane was flying low after takeoff and might have hit an electrical pole before crashing. - AP

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Protesters are taken away by police officers after hundreds of protesters staged a peaceful sit-in overnight on a street in the financial district in Hong Kong.

locked, taking them away one by one. Some left willingly but others were forcibly removed, taken away by officers on both arms or carried away off the ground. One officer stood behind a protester and put an arm around

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the man’s neck as he and other officers tried to pull his hands free, knocking off the eyeglasses of the demonstrator he was clinging to. Those arrested were mostly students who had decided to occupy Chater Road after taking

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part in yesterday’s rally, which police said attracted 98,000 people at its peak. Organisers said 510,000 people turned out, the highest estimates in a decade. Hong Kong researchers put the number at between 154,000 and 172,000. - AP

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, his lawyer and a magistrate are facing preliminary charges in a corruption investigation linked to allegations that he took 50 million euros ($67 million) in illegal campaign funds from Libya’s Moammar Gadhafi, after a night of questioning by judicial officials. French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said the judicial investigation is being carried out independently of the Socialist government, which defeated Sarkozy in elections in 2012. “This situation is serious, the facts are serious,” Valls said. - AP

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ment since April elections ended in chaos, with so many Sunni and Kurdish deputies staying away after a break meant to soothe soaring tempers that the quorum was lost and a Speaker could not be elected. Washington quickly warned that “time is not on Iraq’s side”, with State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf calling for “extreme urgency”. UN special envoy Nickolay Mladenov said Iraqi politicians “need to realise that it is no longer business as usual”. Under a de facto agreement, the premier is a Shi’ite Arab, the Speaker Sunni Arab and the president a Kurd. Kurdish MP Najiba Najib interrupted efforts to select a new speaker, calling on the government to “end the blockade” and send withheld budget funds to Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region. - AP

Rescuers in India pulled another 13 bodies from the ruins of a collapsed building on yesterday, bringing to 42 the death toll since the weekend with slim chances of finding more survivors. Twentyseven people have been rescued so far, including seven on Tuesday, from under the enormous heap of broken slabs, twisted iron girders and concrete dust in a suburb of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu state. Police Inspector-General Sandeep Rai Rathore said that rescuers haven’t heard any more voices from the debris since Tuesday. - AP

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Iraqui leaders warn time is running out The US and UN have sharply criticised Iraqi leaders, warning time is running out after chaos in parliament despite calls for unity in the face of a Sunni militant offensive. Political rifts were plainly on display at the opening of the new Council of Representatives, which world leaders had hoped would approve a new government to confront the jihadist-led alliance that has overrun parts of five provinces. As Iraq struggles to make political or military progress, the head of a powerful jihadist group urged professionals to flock to help its newly proclaimed pan-Islamic state. Baghdad yesterday sought to press hurriedly bought Russian warplanes into service to help break the military stalemate with insurgents whose advance has displaced hundreds of thousands of people. The first session of parlia-

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Police arrest 511 after sit-in Hong Kong police arrested more than 500 people who refused to leave a street in the city’s financial district yesterday, a day after tens of thousands of people joined a massive march to demand democracy that’s free from China’s interference. The march has become an annual affair held on the anniversary of the day China took over Hong Kong from Britain on June 1, 1997 with the promise to give the city a high degree of autonomy for 50 years. But there is growing unease among its residents — especially the youth — that the Western-style civil liberties they’ve know all their lives are being eroded as Beijing has increasingly tried to impose its authority over the freewheeling capitalist enclave. The fears are only going to be heightened following the predawn crackdown by the Hong Kong police, who normally do not have an antagonistic relationship with the people, unlike the security forces in mainland China. Police said 511 people were arrested for unlawful assembly in the Central business district and preventing police from carrying out their duties. After warnings failed to dislodge them, the police moved in to remove the protesters, who lay down on the street with arms

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Ebola crisis talks Health ministers from across western Africa are meeting to plan “drastic action” against the world’s deadliest-ever Ebola epidemic as dozens of new cases continued to emerge. There have been 759 confirmed or suspected cases of the haemorrhagic fever in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday, with 467 people dead. The new death toll represented a rise of 129 - or 38 per cent - since the UN agency’s last bulletin given just a week ago. “This makes the ongoing Ebola outbreak the largest in

terms of the number of cases and deaths as well as geographical spread,” the WHO said in a statement announcing the two-day conference, which opened on Wednesday in Ghana’s capital Accra, with 11 west African health ministers attending. “Decisions taken at this meeting will be critical in addressing the current and future outbreaks,” it said. Since the region’s first ever epidemic of the deadly and highly contagious fever broke out in Guinea in January, the WHO has sent in more than 150 experts to help tackle the regional crisis. - AP

A Qantas flight bound for Melbourne has returned to Los Angeles after water was discovered leaking from a pipe on the aircraft’s upper deck. The pilot made the decision to turn QF94 back about an hour into the flight after the leak was discovered, with the Airbus A380 aircraft landing shortly after 6pm (NZ). It’s understood the decision to turn back to Los Angeles was made as a precaution and that there was no major issue in term of the safety of the plane or passengers. - AP

Nose clips no use Training with a nose clip is of little benefit to athletes, according to a new study. In certain combat sports, such as boxing and mixed martial arts, some athletes will restrict their nasal breathing with a nose clip in the hope of improving their performance. But this practice is “questionable”, says Dr Rudi Meir from Southern Cross University. “I have been interested in this strategy for a while,” he said. “As a strength and conditioning coach I have used this method while involved with professional Rugby Sevens teams.”

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Leaving a lasting legacy Stu Oldham

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he ongoing mess that is the latest cricket matchfixing scandal could leave a lasting legacy thanks to a remarkable apology from the increasingly tragic Lou Vincent. Vincent is now the first professional New Zealand sportsman to be banned for life from any sporting code. The former international and counties player now can’t even visit a cricket oval on match day. He was one of three former New Zealand internationals investigated by the International Cricket Council’s anti-corruption unit. Chris Cairns and Daryl Tuffey have consistently denied wrongdoing in a scandal peppered with leaked documents and innuendo. In England, Vincent pleaded guilty to 18 breaches of the sport’s codes for match integrity. He has also confessed to fixing league matches in India and South Africa and has been banned for three years for not reporting an approach to cheat in Bangladesh. He released a lengthy video apology just before the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed he had pleaded guilty to match fixing. His sorrowful, shame-filled statement took many by surprise even as it detailed how far he’d fallen. He spoke of his vulnerability and his depression, but used neither as an excuse. He spoke of hating himself for what he had done. And, he said he hoped others would learn from his wrongdoing. They mightn’t have much choice. Former international cricketers want life bans made mandatory and there are moves to change some cricketing constitutions to allow criminal prosecution. Prosecutions are expensive. The ECB spent six figures tackling Danish Kaneria and Mervyn Westfield for, respectively, corruption and accepting payments. Boards mightn’t go there unless the accused is obviously guilty. Vincent’s censure will now turn attention to his matchfixing allegation against Cairns, who has denied the claims of the acknowledged cheat. England’s Crown Prosecution Service will decide what to do next. Fans will want Vincent’s apology to be the last from a New Zealand cricketer. His place in the next Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack is not a coveted one.

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remember the first time I ever entered the doors of the airport. Everyone rushed around me; places to be and people to see. Kids were crying, couples kissing and grandparents happy to finally be taking a break. It all looked so glamorous to me – they were living the life I had always wanted. People were happy to see their longlost friends and it was the mystery of knowing you were entering a reality far away from your own, taking a break and I adored it. Unfortunately today is my day to take a break. Writing a fortnightly column for the Ashburton Guardian has been an amazing journey. I have had my ups and downs and I have enjoyed it every step of the way. There’s nothing quite like the opportunity I have been given, an opportunity that has opened many doors for me and I am forever grateful to the Guardian. The paper has given me a voice to speak and a chance to be heard. Along this journey I have struggled with the obstacles of life, sometimes things don’t always work out and there just aren’t enough hours and sec-

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onds in a day. I have begun to feel the pressure of too many things at once and luckily for me I am presented with the chance to breathe again. Although it is bittersweet, I am very fortunate to have people who support and look out for me. I wouldn’t have been able to do what I have done this past year if it weren’t for my family and the team at the Ashburton Guardian who have coped so well with the many flaws in my words. Blessings have been counted and I have been so fortunate to have been blessed. My experiences and columns have been inspired by the people around me, the community, my family and especially the friends who I hassle for a second opinion. The friends who would stay up all night with me just to hear if a sentence sounded right. My steps in this process were not taken alone and I am for-

ever grateful to everyone. It’s an amazing thing to write a piece and have the community reply. It brought tears to my eyes whenever I saw somebody comment on what I have written. Thank you to everyone who has ever written to me and to the beautiful person who sent a letter to my doorstep. Reading such words of encouragement means the world to me, no money could compare to the words created from the heart and I, therefore, thank you from the bottom of my heart. For anything and everything. Growing up my parents always taught me to appreciate the last piece of bread and the droplets of milk in the fridge, because in a time where we had nothing, it was everything. As an only child, I was taught to love my friends and cousins like they were my brothers and sisters, to respect my elders like they were my parents and I have always strived to showcase that through my words. I apologise for any words that may have offended anyone or left a sour taste with anybody. I have done the best that I can and I profusely apologise if I have done wrong by anyone – I

am human and I make mistakes. But I am learning from them and I am learning that I am not superwoman. I wish I could be at five places and do a million things all at once, but the faults and cracks of my human self are beginning to show. I cannot continue to write something that doesn’t have my heart in it because they are therefore only words and it is something I cannot accept. My education must be a priority and I thank Guardian editor Stu Oldham for seeing that and also to former editor Coen Lammers for being a guidance from the beginning. I must now take a step back, it is not goodbye but a see you later. I need to live this life I have been blessed with, I will not forget you, the words I have shared and the memories that have been created. In due time, when everything has settled, I will be back, but till then, toki sio (see you later). Ashburton’s Finau Fakapelea is training to be a radio journalist. The views expressed in this column are hers and do not reflect the opinion of the Ashburton Guardian

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$3b NZ mall sell-off possible By Anne GiBson New Zealand’s biggest and most valuable collection of shopping malls might be on the market with all nine malls controlled by a new owner. Shane Solly, an Aucklandbased director, portfolio manager and research analyst with institutional investor Harbour Asset Management in the ANZ Centre, said Scentre Group – the A$17.3 billion shopping centre trust born out of the controversy of the Westfield restructure – might quit all its New Zealand shopping mall portfolio. “There’s a lot of options being considered and this is just one of them,” he said of the business which controls nine malls here including Christchurch’s Riccarton and 277 in Newmarket. Harbour owns shares in Scentre Group and Solly said while he did not know details, he considered a sale quite on the cards.

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Australian AFR share market publication, Street Talk, also contained substantial details but said Scentre might only sell half its New Zealand malls. “It is understood Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, GIC and one of Canada’s biggest pension funds, CPPIB, are frontrunners to acquire a stake, in a move that would value the Kiwi shopping

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in flagship shopping centres, such as Westfield Sydney at Pitt Street mall and the Bondi Junction property. At the time sources claimed early stage discussions had already been initiated with large-scale funds. “If CPPIB were to prevail, the deal would mirror its involvement in AMP’s portfolio of top Australian shopping malls in a joint $872 million transaction with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. “Under that transaction, the Canadian fund acquired a foothold in major malls like the Macquarie Centre in Sydney and Pacific Fair on the Gold Coast after AMP and Westfield agreed to largely terminate a long-standing partnership. Earlier this week, Unisuper, the chief objector to WRT’s merger into Scentre, shunted an extra $200 million into what now ranks as the nation’s largest shopping centre landlord,” Street Talk said. - APNZ

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malls at about $NZ3 billion – far higher than the current book value of $NZ2.7 billion,” Street Talk said. That is just a week after Westfield and its former satellite trust, Westfield Retail Trust, won a hard-fought merger plan that provoked opposition from some its largest investors. “Yet this deal is expected to

meet with widespread support as the money will most likely be funnelled into early debt repayments, and the shopping centre landlord will still derive a management fee from running the malls. Shedding a stake in the NZ portfolio, which accounts for close to 10 per cent of Scentre’s asset base, should also generate a higher return on equity and free up cash for the development pipeline,” Street Talk reported. “While the group’s management, led by former Westfield chief financial officer, Peter Allen, has wasted little time in this new role, joint ventures had been flagged to investors, as far back as six months ago when the Lowys and their financiers were in the midst of campaigning for the demerger and subsequent creation of Scentre. “In documents obtained by Street Talk in January, the Westfield team were already mapping out prospective sales

 NZX 50 index

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+2.41

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+79.5

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At close of trading on July 2, 2014

 Dow Jones Indust.

16,956.07 +129.47 +0.77% At close of trading on July 1, 2014

 FTSE 100 index

6,802.92 +58.98 +0.87%

June provided further evidence that the terms of trade is headed south, albeit from the most favourable levels in 40 years, as prices for export commodities fell while oil prices climbed. ANZ’s commodity price index fell for the fourth month in a row, its 0.9 per cent decline taking it to 6.7 per cent below the peak recorded in February. In New Zealand dollar terms the fall was 1.1 per cent, taking the index to 13.6 per cent below its peak in March 2011. World prices for both whole and skim milk powder fell 3 per cent last month. They fell fur-

ther in Fonterra’s Global Dairy Trade auction yesterday, pulling its index down to the lowest level since early last year. Log prices fell 5 per cent last month. Large stockpiles of logs have built up at Chinese ports, said Westpac economist Michael Gordon. “Chinese log imports had reached record volumes in the early part of this year, and with weaker demand from end-users as the pace of residential construction in China slows, unpruned log prices have fallen 20 per cent from their recent peaks,” Gordon said. “We suspect they could fall further in the near term as im-

port volumes, both from New Zealand and other suppliers, adjust.” China accounted for 72 per cent of New Zealand’s $2.7 billion of log exports in the year ended May, ANZ said. Beef prices rose 2 per cent last month and lamb 0.5 per cent. “Meat prices have risen to a 14 and a half year high and seafood prices remain at an alltime high,” said ANZ economist Steve Edwards. The 6 per cent fall in apple prices was a typical seasonal pattern for this time of year, Edwards said. Aluminium prices rose 5 per cent, to a 14-month high. - APNZ

At close of trading on July 1, 2014

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Source: interest.co.nz

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Youngsters save towards retirement More than half of young Kiwi workers are already saving for their retirement, according to a survey by the ANZ. The bank’s latest Retirement Savings Barometer questioned 850 people in April and May and found 55 per cent of people aged 15 to 24 were already saving for their golden years. Of those who were not saving for their retirement 82 per cent said they planned to save for it in the future. John Body, managing director of ANZ Wealth said it was

great to see so many young people planning for their retirement. “We know retirement seems a long way off for young people, but clearly many young people have got the message that they should start saving early.” Despite the majority of young workers already saving only 31 per cent were confident of having enough money to provide the weekly income they required when they retired. Body said the low level of confidence was not surprising

but the long timeframe meant young people were likely to achieve their savings’ goals. “For a young person just starting their working life, it can seem very daunting to think about the lump sum you will need to provide a basic income when you retire. “But young people have time on their side – a 45-year history of regular contributions to a KiwiSaver fund, with the right mix of investments, means they are very likely to achieve their goals.” - APNZ

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Call to expand show boundaries After five years of continued growth the trade exhibition space at the Canterbury A&P Show is putting pressure on the Canterbury A&P Association to push out the fence line and expand the boundaries of the show. “The Canterbury Agricultural Park, which includes Nga Puna Wai, was established with the 100-year future of the show in mind,” Canterbury A&P Show event director Geoff Bone said. “As we grow, the time is fast approaching to make critical decisions about where we expand within the park. Our livestock numbers remain extremely strong and with our enormous equestrian show putting ever more pressure on the internal space, it’s likely the Association will use more of the eastern end of the park for trade exhibition growth and the south western zone for equestrian related growth.” Trade exhibition space for this year’s show is now open for general release and remaining sites are booking out quickly. “The fact we have confirmed so many exhibitors this early in the year is clear

evidence demand will exceed available sites,” Mr Bone said. “Any business wanting a site this year is advised to contact the association now or risk losing an opportunity to apply. We are seeing more and more international companies (often small to medium sized businesses) wanting to engage with Cantabrians and the show is proving the best platform for them.” Two new spaces were introduced last year – a Home & Garden Courtyard and Food Court area, providing more retail and dining options to showgoers. These spaces, along with the food and wine and trade and feature pavilions were expected to have reached capacity by the end of June. This year’s 152nd Canterbury A&P Show will be held November 12-14 at Canterbury Agricultural Park in Christchurch. It is the largest A&P Show in the country attracting 100,000 people, close to 7000 livestock and feature competition entries and 600 trade exhibitors.

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■ FONTERRA MILK PRICE FORECAST

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World prices put Tips for the ca pressure on Fonterra forecast By Jamie Gray Fonterra’s $7 per kg farmgate milk price forecast for 2014/15 is once again under significant downward pressure because of ongoing falls in international dairy prices and a stubbornly high New Zealand dollar, economists said. They said the Kiwi’s inability to adjust lower in line with weaker commodities prices could have implications for the price farmers get for their milk and for the Reserve Bank’s future monetary policy stance. News of a 4.9 per cent decline in average dairy prices at the overnight dairy auction barely put a dent in the New Zealand dollar, which yesterday traded at US87.6 - not far off its post float high of US$88.4c - as overseas investors chose to focus on the relatively high interest rates the currency has to offer. Dairy prices have fallen by 31 per cent since February. ANZ yesterday downgraded its forecast farmgate milk price to $6.25/kg of milksolids compared with Fonterra’s $7/kg forecast issued in May.

The bank estimated the fall represented an approximate $3bn dairy incomes from the record 2013/14 season. ANZ’s rural economist Con Williams said the New Zealand dollar was continuing to ignore the downward pressure on commodities prices, with markets choosing instead to focus on New Zealand’s relatively high interest rates, and the prospect of them moving higher still. “But definitely the cracks are starting to emerge, so we would expect some softness to show through in the currency,” Williams said. While dairy production is expected to increase again in 2014/15, farmers’ costs have also risen. “Mechanically putting a milk price of $6.25/kg into our average farm model yields profitability of $1,180/ha. This is below the seven year average of $1,485/h,” the bank said. “With interest rates rising and approximately 65 per cent of debt on short term, combined with a drop in the milk price into the low $6s/kg, this quickly starts to see discretion-

ary spending evaporate,” it said. Dairy prices are now tracking marginally lower and the NZ dollar higher than the Reserve Bank assumed in its June monetary policy statement. The combination was not material enough to warrant a change of view regarding monetary policy and the official cash rate – a hike in July still looks odds on – the bank said. “However, the situation across various commodity markets is unfolding quickly, and with the NZ dollar barely budging, financial conditions are tightening in material fashion,” it said. Bank of NZ economists said lower prices will be negative for dairy farmer payout calculations and would, over time, put a dent in New Zealand’s terms of trade and current account figures. The BNZ said the Reserve Bank will be watching closely the divergence between falling dairy prices and the still strong New Zealand dollar. Last month the Reserve Bank, in raising its official cash rate to 3.25 per cent and signalled that it more rises lay ahead. - APNZ

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alving season ahead By Michelle NelsoN michelle.n@theguardian.co.nz

s before they practise “calving” a cow. PHOTO MICHELLE NELSON 010714-MN-103

Dairy farm workers from across the district spent yesterday preparing for the calving season. With the toughest season of the year just around the corner, the StockSense workshop, hosted by DairyNZ and held at the Ashburton A&P Showgrounds, was well supported by both junior and senior staff. The junior level workshop focused on the practical aspects of calving; from identifying springer cows, through to the delivery and care of newborn calves. Participants learnt to identify the different stages of labour, whether the calf was in the correct position for delivery, and when to call the vet. A “cow” constructed from a plastic drum provided the opportunity for first-timers to try their hand at assisting with a “calving”. Matching cows with newborn calves using breeding records, and separating protected mothers from their offspring were also under the spotlight. For those with more experience in the industry, udder health and humane on-farm slaughter were on the agenda. DairyNZ’s animal husbandry and welfare team manager, Chris Leach said farmers were updated on recent welfare code change which prohibits the use of blunt force for euthanasia of calves, except in unforeseen emergencies. Most dairy cattle, including calves, are not slaughtered on farms, but are sent to processing facilities. The amendments to the code of welfare make it much clearer what is an emergency and what is acceptable practice on farms when that situation does arise, she said. Farmers learnt what humane options are available, what defines best practice and were offered skills training to ensure the very best standards of welfare were maintained. In the healthy udder session, attendees developed a draft plan and a procedure for managing mastitis in the colostrum herd. While most of the attention was on animal husbandry, participants were reminded of the importance of taking care of themselves when they are putting in long hours over the calving season.

Limited demand for hay Margaret and Ian Johnston check hay for mustiness at Tuesday’s sale. PHOTO TETSURO MITOMO 010714-TM-086

Twenty-seven lots of hay, silage and baleage met with limited demand at the Tinwald saleyards on Tuesday. PGG Wrightson’s livestock manager Greg Cook said just under half sold, probably as a result of high reserves and the

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■ TOURING IN COMFORT AND GRACE

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t’s 25 years since Mazda launched the MX5. With its combination of ZoomZoom and Jinba Ittai (sense of oneness between the driver and car) it reinvented affordable access to a love of driving. Straight away the new 3 range shows it has inherited this with its nimble handling and responsiveness courtesy of lots of SkyActiv technology. Especially so this SP25 Limited. There are three grades of new 3s, all of which come either as a sedan and 5-door hatch. Pricing is identical and starts at $32,795 for the 2 litre GLX autos rising up to $47,495 for this SP25 Limited, although the very desirable “soul red” paint of the test car is a $250 option. Well worth it to, for it really accentuates the car’s sleek, sporty looks. While the new 3s are longer, wider, and many come with lots of extra gear, they are 70kg lighter. All in all, they’re slightly smaller versions of the Mazda6, with whom this SP25 shares the 2.5 litre, naturallyaspirated, four-cylinder petrol engine. Its high 13:1 compression ratio and the 138kW at 5700rpm and 250Nm at 3,250rpm it produces is Mazda’s answer to turbo-petrol competitors. Does it work? It sure does, for it pulls strongly away from around 1500rpm, and really gets swinging between 2000 and 3500rpm and beyond, where mostly there’s no need to go. But in saying that it’s very happy to encourage one to rev it towards 6500rpm before the very efficient and

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smooth auto quickly changes up. 0-100km/h happens in 7.8 seconds. This new six-speed auto does a great job when left to do its thing, but you can override it with either the manual mode or paddles. There’s no sport function, but I certainly didn’t miss that. And there’s even a short throw, MX-5, six-speed manual option for the SP25s! Impressive yes, but so is the economy. Mazda says 6.0l/100k overall is possible. For a return trip to Dunedin, the computer indicated 6.6l/100k. Around town the efficient stop-start system certainly helps out. Of course being top of the range means the SP25 Limited comes loaded with technology and safety gear. In fact just about everything - including a very useful radar cruise control, blind spot warning, rear traffic alert, auto braking and LED running lights. Getting in is easy and the ivory coloured leather complete with black inserts means a delightfully upmarket and airy feel to the comfortable cabin, even more so when exposing the sun roof. Still there’s more space in the front anyway, and it’s easy to set up a great driving position. The wide, heated leather seats proved very comfortable and supportive for the long haul and conditions.

From behind the wheel you see the large rev-counter has pride of place. While having a small digital speedo within, to keep your eyes on the road, there’s a very convenient head-up display on a little screen that rises up. Other state-of-the-art gear include a 7 inch multi-media colour screen sitting centre dash. While there’s some touch-screen functions mostly access for both the Bose sound system and sat/nav, is by a large rotary dial, and other buttons/ knob sitting on the transmission tunnel. This system is simple and easy to use! Noted adequate knee and generous head/shoulder space in the rear seat, the latter because the rear squab is quite low. With the up-swept windowline, smaller kids, beyond car seat age may not see out, and there’s no rear air vents. The useful boot holds 408 litres (hatch 308 litres) and both cars’ seats split-fold for extra space. Needless to say Mazda makes sure the SP25’s on-road performance is a celebratory driving affair! So as expected it is very enjoyable, well balanced and involving, but always very reassuring. The electric steering is swift and accurate and the grip of the 18-inch 215/45 Dunlops contribute to reassuringly safe progress. Around town the tight turning circle is appreciated. And while the ride tends towards being on the firmer side, it proved lissome and certainly never harsh on the varied roads driven, but I did experience some tyre noise on coarse bitumen.

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College girls finally crack it By Jonathan Leask

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It was third time lucky for the Ashburton College Girls’ 1st XV in the Aoraki Secondary Schools’ girls’ rugby competition last night. After losing the final in the previous two seasons, College finally took out the title in 2014 with a 17-12 over Craighead in Timaru. In a season where they scored over 300 points in the first three games, they left their closest game to last but the score line

didn’t matter – just the result. “It was quite a relief to finally win it and I’m so proud of the girls,” captain Hannah Wright said. “It caps an incredible season for us but we did it for our coaches, Geoff (Wright) and John (Harrison). We wouldn’t have been able to get there without their coaching.” It took College 15 minutes to open the score through a try to Laura Harrison, which Naomi Cone converted. College continued to domi-

nate through their forwards and produced a second try to Olivia Cunneen to go to halftime 12-0. Craighead then came back at the start of the second half scoring a try out wide. Chloe Te Moananui, who scored six tries in the previous game, crashed over for College’s third try to push the lead back out to 12. Craighead again came back with a converted try to close gap back to five with 10 minutes to go. College were asked to do

plenty of defending but were up to the task before almost handing Craighead a last gasp opportunity to snatch the win. “We had a penalty and kicked it out because we thought that time was up, but there was still 30 seconds to go in the game,” Wright said. Craighead stole the lineout ball for one last crack but College were not to be denied a third time, claiming the turnover and putting the ball in touch sealing an unbeaten season and finally the title.

■ TENNIS

Nadal, Sharapova lose; Serena leaves ill Rafael Nadal ran out of comebacks at Wimbledon, losing to a brash, big-serving, betweenthe-legs-hitting 19-year-old kid who might just be a future star. Maria Sharapova, somehow, seemed on the verge of a turnaround despite a flurry of unforced errors, saving six match points before finally succumbing on the seventh with — what else? — a missed shot. And in the most striking sight of a memorable day of departures by past Wimbledon champions, Serena Williams couldn’t get the ball over the net in a doubles match with her sister Venus, stopping after three games because of what was called a viral illness. All in all, Tuesday was chockfull of significant events, and the most noteworthy winner

DRAWS ■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club Nine Hole Men and Women’s Section Thursday July 3 – Rnd 3 medal, stroke – report 9.45 a.m. Nine Hole Convenors – Carol O’Reilly 308 8758 and Wendy Smith 308 9201 Saturday June 28 – Rnd 2 Truman Trophy - report 8.40 am for 9.00 am start All women players welcome to join weekend ladies Club Captain – Jenny Williams 308 2081 Ashburton Golf Club Midweek Women - July 8 LGU, Rnd 3 Sunmeade Trophy Draw Steward: Janice Dunlop 308 3910 Tuesday Starters: E. Langford and J. Dunlop No 1 Tee 10.00 C. Emery, E. Porter, H. Ward, 10.06 A. Hunt, M. Watson, K. Green, 10.12 H. Trott, J. McKeown, R. Evans, 10.18 L. Small, K. Shaw, J. Dunlop 10.24 E. Langford No 7 Tee 10.18 L. Wackrow. J. Williams, H. Robertson, 10.24 D. Simmons, M. Bean, J. McArthur No 10 Tee 10.00 P. Bell, V. Moore, S. Lemon 10.06 J. Guilford, W. Parr, B. Turton 10.12 H. Hawksby, D. Hinton, S. Elliott 10.18 J. Welch, R. Fail, M. Urquhart Nine Hole Men and Women’s Section Thursday July 10 – Rnd 4 Marion Marshall Trophy - stroke Nine Hole Convenors – Carol O’Reilly

had to be 144th-ranked Nick Kyrgios of Australia, who used 37 aces and a have-no-fear approach to beat Nadal 7-6 (5), 5-7, 7-6 (5), 6-3 for a quarterfinal berth. “I was in a bit of a zone out there,” said Kyrgios, the lowestranked player to beat the No. 1 man at any Grand Slam tournament in 22 years. “You’ve got to believe you can win the match from the very start, and I definitely thought that,” the 6-foot-4 (1.93-meter) Kyrgios said. “I’m playing some unbelievable tennis on the grass.” That’s for sure. Playing in only his fifth major tournament — he got into the field thanks to a wild-card invitation — Kyrgios (pronounced KEER-ee-os) is the first man 308 8758 and Wendy Smith 308 9201 July 5 - LGU, Rnd 3 Sunmeade Trophy report 8.40 a.m. For 9.00 a.m. start All women players welcome to join weekend ladies Club Captain – Jenny Williams 308 2081

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In brief Mills injured Australian NBA star Patty Mills is reportedly facing up to seven months on the sidelines with a shoulder injury, ruling him out of the Boomers’ World Cup campaign. The championshipwinning San Antonio Spurs point guard will undergo surgery in coming days, with scans revealing damage to a rotator cuff, according to Fairfax Media. The report claims Mills had experienced pain in his right shoulder throughout the NBA season. It comes barely a fortnight after the 25-year-old’s efforts to help lift the Spurs to a NBA title and on day one of the league’s negotiating period. - AP

Kyrgios a long-shot Veteran bookmaker Gerard Daffy says Nick Kyrgios winning Wimbledon would rank as the biggest boilover in Australian sports betting history. But he says few punters are backing against the 19-year-old sensation emulating Boris Becker and hoisting the trophy as a teenager. Kyrgios opened the tournament as a 1000-1 no-chance with Betfair and Daffy said no one - or no team - in any sport had saluted at such big odds since sports betting was legalised in Australia in 1993. - AP

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to reach the quarterfinals in his Wimbledon debut in 10 years. He’s also the first teenager to defeat the top-ranked man at a Slam since Nadal was 19 when he beat Roger Federer at the 2005 French Open. “We keep saying, ‘Who’s the next guy?’ And I think we may Tinwald Women’s Golf July 1 D Bell 73 D Lowe 74 R Kinvig 75 S Durry 76 V Prendergast 77 C Linney 78 c/b P Bell Nearest The Pins No2 Dairy Business Centre D Lowe No 6 Stables Restaurant J Smith No 12 Mac and Maggies C Linney No16 Outdoor Adventure S Young Two’s S Young L McClea D Lowe J Smith 9 Hole Competition M Sherriff 41 J Cartwright 44

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National Championship Round 4 June 26 Ashburton’s ‘The Plainsmen’ gained 5 points for their Open Squad win, but, Canterbury Snipers won Composite squad 4, Junior Squad 3, and 1 for overall team to win round 4 by 8 points to 5. Hutt Valley now leads the competition with 50 points from Otago 44, with Ashburton slipping down to 5th place on 32 points. Ashburton scores, Open squad, Martin Fleming 98.7, 197.13, 295.20, Greg Menzies 100.6, 195.10, 295.16, Robbie Hewitt 97.4, 198.11, 295.15, Sandy Collett 97.5, 197.9, 294.14, John Fleming 97.3, 197.11, 294.14, Carl Nordqvist 99.8, 194.9, 293.17, Hailey Beevor 97.5, 195.11, 292.16, Bryan Hunter 99.8, 193.6, 292.14, Mark Stewart 97.5, 194.10, 291.15, Rex Gardiner 96.4, 194.7, 290.11, total 2931.152, Canterbury 2925.151. Composite squad, Nina McKenzie 95.5, 195.10, 290.15, Sarah Clifford 96.2, 191.5,

have found him,” seven-time major champion John McEnroe said on the BBC broadcast. “Kyrgios is young; he has nothing to lose,” said Nadal’s uncle and coach, Toni “It’s like when Boris Becker won here. He was 17, had a very good serve and could beat everyone. 287.7, Coby Snowden 96.2, 189.5, 285.7, Andrew Donaldson 96.4, 189.4, 285.8, Stephen Millichamp 96.4, 188.3, 284.7, total 1431.44, Canterbury 1456.62. Junior squad, Phillippa Fleming 96.2, 97.4, 193.6, Laura McKenzie 91.2, 91.1, 182.3, Jayden Collett 82.0, 86.1, 168.1, total 543.10, Canterbury 561.10.

Ashburton Championships 28th June After top ten shoot off Regan Cowe, Blenheim, 496.37 1st, Val Wadsworth, Blenheim, 493.34 2nd, Martin Fleming 492.31 3rd, Sandy Collett 490.22, 4th, Richard Sampey, Nelson, 489.25, 5th. B, C, D top ten, Linda Pettigrew, Dunsandel, 488.17, 1st, Nina McKenzie 484.22, 2nd, Phillippa Fleming 484.23, 3rd, William van Asch, Blenheim, 484.16, 4th and Sam Vincent, Rangiora, 481.15 5th. Master grade, 11 entries, Regan Cowe, 297.20, Brad Palatchie, Blenheim, 295.19, Denva Wren, Dunsandel, 295.18, Martin Fleming 295.18, Richard Sampey, 295.17, Val Wadsworth 295.16, Gordon Wright, Amberley, 293.13, Robert Dalzel, Ashleigh, 293.12, Greg Menzies 292.15, Rowena Stackhouse, ChCh, 291.13, and Mark Stewart 289.15. A grade, 26 entries, Amelia Hewson, Nelson, 295.18, Tony Thomson, Dunsandel, 295.15, Sandy Collett, 295.13, Dudley Jarman, Rangiora, 294.15, Kim Bishell, Blenheim, 293.14, Paul Holland, Nelson, 293.13, David Baigent, Nelson, 292.15, Katrina Quigley, Hawarden, 292.12, Graeme Vallance, Blenheim, 292.11, Nelson, 291.14, Steve McArthur 291.9, 15th, Hailey Beevor 290.14, 18th, and John Fleming

Gold Coast code-hopper Karmichael Hunt’s AFL career might already be over but, if it was up to his skipper Gary Ablett, the ex-rugby league star would be going nowhere. Hunt is widely tipped to return to rugby league or rugby union at the end of the year when his deal with the Suns expires. The 27-year-old has only made one appearance this AFL season as he’s battled injury and illness. Dual Brownlow Medallist Ablett is still holding out hope Hunt will remain at the Suns, claiming the midfielder still has plenty to offer. - AP 289.10, 24th. B grade 21 entries, Nina McKenzie 292.15, Dean Hayton, Nelson, 291.12, Peter Boerlage 291.8, Phillippa Fleming 290.12, Sarah Clifford 290.12, Bryan Hunter 290.12, Sam Vincent, Rangiora, 289.6, T J Stewart 288.11, William van Asch, Blenheim, 288.9, Robbie Hewitt 288.9, Rodney McDowell 286.11, 17th, Coby Snowden 286.6, 17th, Stephen Millichamp 283.9, 18th. C grade, 11 entries, Linda Pettigrew 292.12, Wayne Tubb 287.14, Josh Schroeder, Blenheim, 285.10, Tim Green, Nelson, 283.7, Scott Green, Nelson, 281.6, Hayden Russ, Nelson, 280.3, Christina Miller, Geraldine, 278.6, Pip McClintock, 278.5, Karren Madden, Leeston, 278.4, Nick Squires 275.5, and Barry Green, Nelson, 274.4. D grade, 7 entries, Sheryl Guyton, Nelson, 286.12, Laura McKenzie 281.12, Jayden Collett 278.6, JoanBenge, Blenheim, 276.6, Shannon Gourley, Blenheim, 276.6, Murray Cook 271.5, Emma Inch, Blenheim, 265.1. Weekly club shoots Ashburton beat Mayfield at the Willowby range, 30 June. Ashburton club, Bruce Dellow 94.1, Allan Mitchell 96.1, Roger Harris 92.1, Rodney McDowell 96.3, Laura McKenzie 92.1, Grant Glassy 96.2, Garth Wright 95.1, Greg Menzies 98.4, Mily McCann 88.1, Courtney Menzies 93.2.. Mayfield club, Pip McClintock 92.2, Gwen Wilce 78.1, Phillip Wilce 83.1, Courtney McClintock 85.2, Brent Austin 96.3, Martin Fleming 96.6, Carl Nordqvist 97.5, John Fleming 99.5.

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Howard’s best not enough for US Tim Howard kept the ball out of the net with slides, with dives and with leaps. He couldn’t do it forever. With the United States trying to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2002, he saved 12 of Belgium’s shots in regulation to keep the game scoreless. But Kevin De Bruyne scored in the 93rd minute and Romelu Lukaku in the 105th to build a two-goal lead for the Red Devils, who hung on for a 2-1 win yesterday that eliminated the Americans in the second round for the second straight World Cup. Howard tried to sound modest. “I’m just trying to do all the things that have gotten me here and gotten us here,” he said. “That’s what I signed up to do — stick my face in front of balls. It’s nothing startling.” Howard finished with 16 saves, the most in a World Cup game since FIFA started keeping track in 2002. It was his finest performance in 13 years with the national team. “For my heart, please don’t give me too many games like this,” Belgium coach Marc Wilmots said. “He was in a state of grace.” Howard was the first goalkeeper to be America’s No. 1 in consecutive World Cups since Tony Meola in 1990 and ‘94. His 104 international appearances are the US record, two more than the previous mark held by Kasey Keller. “Tim was awesome for us,” US captain Clint Dempsey said. “As you would expect from him.”

United States goalkeeper Tim Howard is beaten by a shot from Belgium’s Kevin De Bruyne for the opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA. AP PHOTO/JULIO CORTEZ

Howard yells a lot during games. More than most goalkeepers. And his teammates love him for that. “He’s somebody that we rely on so much for his performances on the field but also his leadership and his presence,” midfielder Michael Bradley said. “There’s not enough good things to say about him as a player, as a man, as a leader.” Now 35, Howard has been the starter for Everton in England’s Premier League since the middle of the 2007-08 season. He is signed until 2018 and relishes the grind of the world’s

top league. He plans to play “as long as my body lets me” and acknowledges “that’s obviously not a question that I can really answer now.” He also won’t commit to another four years with the national team and the repeated flights from Britain to the U.S., Caribbean and Central America for national team games. “Those decisions will be made, obviously, when I’m less emotional and things settle down and I have a few important conversations with important people,” Howard said. Brad Guzan — Aston Villa’s top goalkeeper — is Howard’s

No. 2 and at 29 is positioned well for the 2018 World Cup should Howard decide to retire from the national team. Calling it an “extraordinary performance,” US Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati didn’t sound as if Howard would be leaving anytime soon. “I’m not sure Timmy is ready to not look towards Russia,” Gulati said. “He’s one of the players that matters. And nobody goes into a tournament like this with our team and doesn’t expect Timmy to play really well.” Howard was among the final American players to leave the

locker room of the stadium on Brazil’s northeast coast, suddenly and unhappily ready for a few weeks off before reporting to Everton for preseason training. He carried a small silvercolored case, clearly not part of the gear he had when he arrived at Arena Fonte Nova. Despite the US defeat, he was selected the Man of the Match and was given an award. Was this his least player of the game honor? That was far easier to deal with than the shots he faced. “Yeah,” he said. “That’s for sure.” - AP

Argentina sticks to script with late winner Argentina’s theme at this World Cup seems to be scrappy wins with Lionel Messi pulling through at the last minute to save the day. This time he didn’t score on his own, but set the stage for Angel Di Maria to score an extra-time winner against Switzerland. “It doesn’t matter if it’s beautiful or ugly,” Di Maria said. “Only that Argentina won and will play another game in the tournament.” Argentina will play Belgium in the quarterfinals.

Except for its final groupstage win over Nigeria, Argentina has won its matches in Brazil in the same manner — grinding down its opponents rather than dazzling them with brilliant football. In the first half yesterday, Argentina struggled to find paths through Switzerland’s five-man midfield, and it was the Swiss that produced the best chances. Granit Xhaka pushed Sergio Romero to a great save and Josip Drmic spoiled a great opportunity when he tried to chip the ball over the Argentina goalkeeper.

When cracks started opening in the defence in the second half, goalkeeper Diego Benaglio kept Switzerland in the game, stopping Gonzalo Higuain’s header and Messi’s low shot in the 78th minute. Benaglio also saved a powerful attempt by Di Maria in extra time, and it looked like the Swiss would be able to push the game into a penalty shootout. Then, in the 118th, Rodrigo Palacio won the ball in midfield and fed Messi, who dribbled down the middle in trademark fashion, escaping a challenge

from Swiss defender Fabian Schaer before poking the ball to Di Maria. Unmarked, the Real Madrid player beat Benaglio with his 10th goal in Argentina’s colors. “What’s important is that we moved on to the next stage,” said Messi, who has scored four of Argentina’s seven goals, including an injury-time winner against Iran. “It was difficult. We knew it was going to be a hard match.” Swiss substitute Blerim Dzemaili nearly equalised right before the end but his header

hit the post, and the rebound bounced off his knee and wide of the goal. Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld, whose brother died at age 81 one the eve of the match, said his team leaves the tournament with “our heads high.” “We made life very tough for them,” he said. “They managed to keep their cool. It shows Argentina has a good team.” Hitzfeld said it was his last match as a football coach. He had earlier said he would quit after the tournament. - AP

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All group leaders into quarterfinals After the goal festival of the group stages, the round of 16 showed the Brazil World Cup has become a more equallymatched affair. Five of the eight games ran into extra time - two of them requiring a penalty shootout and only two teams managed victories by a two-goal margin. There were also few surprises: For the first time since the current format was introduced, in 1986, all of the teams that won their respective groups have made it to the quarter-finals. Hosts Brazil, for example, suffered more than expected against Chile, owing in part to

a below-par performance. They only defeated La Roja 3-2 in a penalty shoot-out after the match in Belo Horizonte had ended in a 1-1 draw. “When you win like this, you come out stronger,” Brazilian coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said of Saturday’s match. At the mythical Maracana stadium, meanwhile, Colombia easily rid themselves of Uruguay 2-0, with La Celeste still furious over the Luiz Suarez controversy. The undisputed hero was James Rodriguez, author of both of Colombia’s goals in Rio de Janeiro. His first, in which

chested the ball before firing in a spectacular volley, has been rated one of the best of the tournament so far. The Colombian playmaker has now scored in every game for a tournament-leading tally of five, and has been man of the match in three out of the four games that he’s played in. “It’s great to have a player like James Rodriguez,” said Colombian coach Jose Pekerman, in one of arguably the biggest understatements of the World Cup. The Netherlands-Mexico match will best be remembered for the controversy surrounding

Arjen Robben’s admission that he had “fallen too easily” inside the penalty area. The Dutch star was referring to a first half incident, not the injury-time penalty that allowed Klaas Jan Huntelaar to settle the score at 2-1 for the Dutch, after an 88th-minute equaliser from Wesley Snijder. Costa Rica, meanwhile, continued to surprise the pundits, this time by defeating Greece on penalties to book their first ever quarter-final berth. And with yesterday’s games remaining, France and Germany eliminated the last African teams left in the tournament, Nigeria and Algeria. - DFP

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Club news 22 Ashburton Guardian Ashburton County Lions The Annual Changeover of Officers Evening in Ashburton County Lions Club was celebrated recently. Out-going President Lilian Wakelin welcomed visiting Lions District officers; representatives from Ashburton, Ashburton Pakeke, Hinds & Districts, Mayfield & Districts, Methven and Rakaia Lions Clubs together with members, husbands and partners of Ashburton County Lions. A toast to Lions Clubs International was proposed by 1st Vice District Governor elect Fern Blake who reminded all that the Lions Association is a powerful force for good. Zone Chairman Christine Stewart replied, affirming the comments made in the toast. In a toast to Visitors, Lion Barbara Borland spoke of how much Lions value the friendship and support of Lions from other clubs. Past District Governor Noel Lowe replied on behalf of all visitors, expressing admiration for the successes of the club. A beautiful meal followed, during which pianist Stephen, with Paula and Ruth on strings, provided background music. This was appreciated. It was especially noted that the payment made to them was being donated to “Music in Schools” with which they each are involved. Having circulated her excellent annual report among members, President Lilian highlighted many of the innovative activities in which members had been involved and which had significantly benefitted a number of community groups in this past twelve months. In excess of $14,000 had been distributed in the year. She thanked all members for their support and their efforts. The Blake Trophy, for the member, not on the Club Board for the year, who quietly achieves, was presented to Lion Barbara Borland. Past Council Chair Neil Blake officiated at the induction of the 2014-15 President, Jan Stonyer. He also inducted the members of the Board of Directors for the year. In accepting the role of President, Jan reminded all that Lions is a team effort and that the acronym for TEAM is “Together Everyone Achieves Much”. Raffles were drawn, members and visitors equally sharing the prizes. A lively session of Tail Twisting with (out-going) Lion Jackie Ryan and (incoming) Lion Moyra Whiting was enjoyed, even by those whose errant ways were found out, and singing of the National Anthem concluded the evening.

Ashburton Hearing Association President Russell Anstiss welcomed 70 members to our Mid-Winter Christmas Dinner held at the Senior Centre on June 27 2014. Included in that number were four visitors from the Christchurch Hearing Association. We were treated to a delicious Christmas meal with all the trimmings and table decorations appropriate to the Christmas theme. Russell then welcomed Joanne Taylor, inspirational owner of Latitude and Canterbury Brides Magazines. Joanne’s journey through the development of her journalism career, managing a family life and farm business were well illustrated with slides and her descriptions of the growth of her magazine business were amazing. Trevor Gamblin thanked Joanne and presented her with a fruit tray. Thanks to Mrs Bev Opthoog and her helpers for the delicious meal, followed by tea and coffee, which rounded off a most enjoyable afternoon.

Ashburton Ladies Probus Club The meeting of the Ashburton Ladies Probus Club was held on a very mild day in June. Members sang the National Anthem, and stood to remember past founding and life member Phyllis Williams A précis of the committee meeting was given, raffles were drawn, and we adjourned for morning tea while our guest speaker set up his gear. Richard Hore then spoke to us about his life as a person blind from birth. He interspersed his talk with musical items played on his electric organ. A wonderful speaker and gifted musician He was thanked by Ann Bell.

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The Almoner gave her report about several members who have been unwell. After the meeting 15 ladies had lunch at Braided Rivers.

Ashburton Men’s Probus Club First speaker was John Matsinger who was born in the Netherlands in 1932. His family farmed near the Normandy coastline. Barley, wheat, carrots and potatoes were grown on the good soils. John’s great grandfather was one of founders of Rabobank. Life changed dramatically in May1940 when Germany invaded. The family experienced the dangers and difficulties of war. Younger German soldiers were enthusiastic but those older just wanted to go home. The Allies had to clear German land mines. German prisoners were made to walk over the land to ensure effective clearing. John’s older brother went to the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), for his CMT, while John served the Dutch Air Force. In 1953 John and his brother paid their own way to fly from Amsterdam to Auckland taking nine days via Rome, Cairo, Bangkok, Singapore, Darwin, Alice Springs, and Sydney. They worked on farms and freezing works. John bought a small farm near Oamaru and progressed to a sheep and cattle farm in the Waitaki valley, where they also grew strawberries commercially. John’s son took over the farm but died unexpectedly. Three years ago John and his wife moved to Ashburton to be near their daughter. Harold Kemp told us about Cornwell’s history of smuggling into and out of England. High export taxes on wool and salt made export unprofitable, but encouraged smuggling to Europe for easy sale. High import duties made brandy, wine, coffee, tea and tobacco expensive and generated substantial government revenue. Smuggling avoided duty and reduced the price. Salt or wool smuggled to France gave the cash to buy brandy, wine etc for sale back in England. Over 2000 coopers made barrels for containers. Smugglers used every harbour and landing point and over 300 vessels. Nearly everyone in Cornwall were involved, landed gentry financing, ship builders, crews and transport. Local courts rarely found anyone guilty and even churches stored smuggled merchandise. Smuggling has given English expressions like “The coast is clear” and “bootlegging”. Even the children’s nursery rhyme “Baa Baa Black Sheep” refers to the taxes levied. Harold also spoke of the Cornish Tin Miners. Wages were calculated from the time mining started until they finished 12 hours later. It could take two hours to walk to the mine and descend to the pit face and when they finished mining, another two hours to ascend and walk home, a 16 hour day!

Ashburton Pakeke Lions June Meeting The Lions Club of Ashburton Pakeke held their annual Change Over meeting with a good attendance of members despite a number of apologies, and with partners and guests from other neighbouring Lions Clubs the numbers swelled to over 90. President John Lynch welcomed all and introduced the guests. The programme commenced with a Toast to the visitors proposed by Lion Meredith Lowe who spoke of the friendship that develops from the interaction between the clubs within the District. Lion Rex Whiting from the Ashburton lions suitably replied. Pakeke member PDG Lion Noel Lowe in proposing the toast to Lions International reminded the gathering of the commitment that clubs make to the international organisation. In response PDG Ken McKenzie noted some of the valuable aid that is given to needy causes around the world. Of particular mention was the programmes aimed to improve the sight of people where expertise is not always available. Before dessert was served Lion Milner Jacob proposed a toast to the ladies and noted that the ladies not only provided the colour to the club but also were a big support in all activities. Social Pakeke lady member Jeanette Tarbotton

Methven Lions Pictured at the Methven Lions changeover night, held on Wednesday June 25, 2014, incoming President Mr Thames Proudman (right) and outgo-

replied. Lively entertainment for the evening was provided by Rose Stead on the piano accompanied by herself on a keyboard. President John read his annual report which highlighted a very successful and busy year. The membership stands at 53, but with the inclusion of the ladies at the monthly tea meeting the average attendance is between 70 and 80. $12,210 has been donated to local charities during the year with funds coming from the Charity Auction, sausage sizzles, annual Christmas raffle and other projects. A highlight of the year is the annual DayOut for the special needs group from the College, and the out and about meeting which this year took the club to Erewhon Station. Lion Ron Patterson concluded his Tail Twister slot by introducing Lion Milner Jacob as the new Tail teister. PDG Ken McKenzie then inducted new president Lion Bob Rogers and his Board for the coming year with 1st VP Lion Ray Harraway and 2nd VP Lion Peter O’Neil. President Lion Bob Rogers thanked retiring president Lion John for his outstanding year and presented him with his Retiring Lion. The evening closed with the National Anthem. Next Ladies Craft day July 14 at Rona Evan’s home.

Ashburton Woodworkers Bryan Ching welcomed 19 members to our meeting and called for a moments silence in the remembrance of the death of Ross Close. We all signed a bereavement card for Leslie and family. Bryan advised us that the committee is seriously investigating a cheaper option for the clubrooms. Show and Tell table: John Millichampa banksia bowl Brian Marsden a nicely finished walnut bowl and a small yew saucer Dave Busby 6 items in various timbers Chris Thompson rimu jewellery box Peter Ireland large holly bowl John Howe ash bowl Geoff Brown ash bowl Julianne Hornby 2 small kowhai bowls, great for a first time effort Ian Harding 2 fine pieces totara and pohutukawa pieces David Ford 2 rimu and walnut bowls Wim Melchers a spalted beech hollowed vase and a selection of different woods which were supposingly firewood Many of the above bowls were originally unfinished, roughed turned bowls by past member Ted Ralston. A great effort and that so many bowls were completed. Bruce Ferriman demonstrated making a baby rattle with a number of loose rings using the clubs new ‘Woodfast’ lathe. With a skew chisel to give shape to the rattle and a homemade special

ing President Mr Russell Currie (left) Mr Proudman holds the distinction of being the only Lion in the history of the club to have held the office of President twice. He was previously President of Riv-

tool [a concrete nail] to undercut the rings. Sandpaper was wrapped around the stem to sand the inside of the rings so that they would move freely. The rimu rattle was finished using rice brand, a very food product. Thanks for the demo Bruce.

Cavendish Club Cavendish Club Music Circle On Friday June 6 the Music Circle were delighted to introduce Jim Burgess singing accompanied by Yvonne Cherry on keyboard. We were all taken down memory lane and many of us were touched by the lovely old songs from the war years, as well as songs which held memories of years gone by. Jim has sung in men’s choirs over the year, so it is nice to see him singing solo with the wonderful backing of Yvonne. We had the pleasure also of Yvonne playing solo and my, how she makes that keyboard talk. Thanks must go to Brian, Yvonne’s husband who is her right hand man always there to help her setup. June presented them both with a gift and thanked them for a wonderful afternoon. Afternoon tea was served and they enjoyed a chat and catch up with the members. Drama Circle Friday June 13 the Drama Circle entertained members with a sketch and readings. The sketch entitled “Continuous tuning of Radio Dials” caused confusion of the subjects that the different announcers were advertising. Hence the Gardener said cow manure was just the thing Nurse announced saying babies teeth should come through in Student a test tube of Hydrochloric acid Racing Commentator past the judge’s box for the first round The Minister last regulations on fast Astin a tin of baking powder. All very confusing but caused lots and lots of laughter. Jane, Joan, Noeline, Rona, Betty and Pam did their parts extremely well. Following the sketch Joan, Janet, Rona and Betty read some humorous readings. This was an enjoyable afternoon. Our next Drama afternoon 1st August. See you all again.

Garden Circle Convenor Sandra Grant welcomed a large crowd of members to hear David Askin, Curator of the Ashburton Domain, speak to us about the areas first 150 years, being celebrated this year. David painted a very interesting picture of the journey through those years from the early settler’s vision of making six acres available in the centre of the young town for the beautification of the area, right through to the present day. The swim-

ersdale Lions, 2005–2006. Founded in 1967, the Methven Lions is now the largest Lions club in New Zealand. Over the past 12 months, the club has distributed funds in excess of $47,000 to the Methven Community.

ming pond, which froze over in the winter and used for ice skating, just shows how times and the climate has changed over the years. Beautiful trees, old now, were planted very carefully both for shelter and beauty, and gradually well placed and filled gardens have been created and developed. The gardens now are beautifully tended by a very dedicated group of people to whom we owe our thanks. A walk through the Domain is always a joyous occasion and we thanked David and his team for making it so. Judith Nichols thanked David and presented him with a small gift of appreciation.

Coronation Target Shooting Club A good turnout for the third round of the County Shield series on 16th. Nick Stewart continued his run of good form to top score for the home team and Dave Kingsbury whacked in a possible as the sole Hinds member. Savanna McArthur topped both the women’s and Junior grades. Tuesday Tyro night once again was very popular Matt Batty, Emily Smith and Lanell McArthur stood out. Monday 23rd belonged to Ashley Wells who returned after a long break from the sport to show he had lost nothing. Individual scores were 16th June Jayden Collett 95.3, Shirley Herridge 93.1, Megan Snowden 93.2, Steve McArthur 96.3, Bryan Hunter 96.2, Savanna McArthur 98.6, Nina McKenzie 96.1, Dean Smith 92.3, Coby Snowden 95.3, Kevin Hooper 92.1, Erin McLaren 92.0, Graeme McLaren 94.3, Heather Ross 90.0. Alex Watson 93.2, Ashley Wells 97.6, Sandy Collett 97.5, Murray Cook 96.1, Bill Rankin 92.0, Nick Stewart 99.5, Mark Stewart 97.5, T.J.Stewart 98.3, Nick Squires 94.3, Graeme Wells 98.5, Dave Kingsbury 100.5. 17th June: Susan Peattie 79.1, Bradley Johnson 61.0, Mark Ackerley 72.0, Ashley Donaldson 64.0, Morgan Smith 67.0, Emma Smith 88.2, Michaela Smith 87.3, Jarrod Ward 78.1, Daniel Doak 78.0, Matt Batty 92.2, Libby Badham 87.0, Bradley Crosbie 63.0, Mike Crosbie 87.1, Jayden Collett 92.3, Angelo Hendricks 88.0, Ben Wakelin 82.2, Dallas Watson 84.0, James Sheate 75.0, Corey Cudmore 86.1, Daniel Flanagan 73.0, Mark Tait 60.0, Andrew Tait 58.0, Lanelle McArthur 87.2, 23rd June Steve McArthur 98.1, Savanna McArthur 91.0, Heather Ross 90.1, Nick Squires 91.0, Brian Hawksby 96.3, Hailey Beevor 93.5, Alex Watson 95.4, Shirley Herridge 93.2, Graeme Wells 96.2, Ashley Wells 100.6, Nick Stewart 97.2, Murray Cook 91.1, Bill Rankin 98.5, Nina McKenzie 95.1, Bryan Hunter 95.5, Sarah Clifford 96.5.

Club news www.guardianonline.co.nz Creative Fibre Ashburton The meeting was held at Allenton Rugby Club on Monday June 30 at 9.30am. This was a week later than usual as members from Christchurch and surrounding areas came down and an Open Day was held which was a great success. At our ordinary meeting there were 20 women present. The Back to Basics Day on Saturday was a success with large numbers present and Creative Fibre was there and some women showed interest as did some children. The Black and Coloured Sheep breeders would like people to make cot or bassinet covers for Ronald McDonald House and sizes have been given. They also would appreciate hats for people up to late teenagers and baby wear like singlets and boottees. May Greenslade is happy to take them up. They have appreciated the knitted wear that has already been given. Plunket is happy to receive baby and toddler’s singlets too. Another national programme is to knit slippers for school pupils to wear in the classroom. We have adopted a local school with a small number of pupils to carry out this project. It is evident that we are a group that looks beyond our own need to help others. Show and Tell:- A red knitted jacket, mauve sleeveless jerkin, 3 scarves, knitted hat 3 prs of knitted slippers, 1 knitted rug 2 crocheted rugs, 3 baby’s singlets,3 knee rugs a child’s jersey, a man’s natural coloured jersey, 2 prs of adult size socks. The meeting closed with lunch and a time to knit and chat.

Grey Power Ashburton Apologies for the lateness of this report, there was a computer malfunction. On Monday 16th June Grey Power Ashburton held their monthly general meeting at the Seniors Centre. President Ruth Thomas welcomed approx 50 members. There were apologies from Betty Lovett, Carol Price, Natalie Blampied, Joy Jaine, and Dick MacDonald; these were ac-

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cepted. Ruth announced that there had been an increase to the ceiling for rates rebates, from $23,870 to $24,250. Ruth then introduced our speaker for the afternoon, Hon Jo Goodhew, who was accompanied by her Electoral Agent Alison Driscoll. Jo gave a very in depth insight to the benefits available to Gold Card holders, 65% of kiwis are over the age of 65 and increasing sharply, living longer, and have wisdom skill and knowledge. There is a need to prioritise getting businesses on board for Gold Card discounts. We need clearer terms for legal and health, enduring power of attorney, and awareness of elder abuse. Elective surgery should not have waiting lists of 3-5 years for surgery for cataracts, knee and hip replacements. Better outcomes are created by earlier surgery and improved quality of life. In response to a question regarding mammograms for the over 69 age group, Jo advised that the current programme was designed for the 4569 age group and funding is limited, we should keep up the pressure to improve the situation. Greer thanked Ruth for her address and presented her with a fruit tray. Next meeting Monday 21st July, the speaker will be Andrew Wilson from Heartland Bank.

Hinds & Districts Lions Club The Hinds & Districts Lions Club recently celebrated their 30th Anniversary meeting which coincided with the Annual Changeover of Officers. The meeting was held at the Hinds Hall where Outgoing President Duncan Barr welcomed members, wives and guests who included PDG Neil and Mrs Blake and DGE Graham and Mrs Edge. After the welcome a toast to the Queen was presented by Lion Peter George, followed by a Toast to Lions International by Lion Neil Hanning. A reply was given by DGE Graham Edge. Lion Don Smyth

then offered Grace for the meal that had been provided by the Hinds Scouts. During the meal Lion David Keeley presented a Toast to the wives and partners of all Lions Members which was replied to by Lyn Barr, wife of the Out-Going President Duncan Barr. Once the main course had been served, President Duncan Barr advised that he had the honour of presenting The Lloyd Morgan Trust Award to a member of Hinds & Districts Lions Club who had been identified by Lions International as having made significant contributions both to the club and the community over the many years of his membership. He stated that recipients of this prestigious award can feel justifiably proud of their efforts and he called for Lion Lindsay Bagrie and his wife Bev to come forward to accept the award. Members showed their appreciation by a good round of applause and were surprised to find that for once Lion Lindsay was lost for words. He had clearly not been expecting the award so it fell to Bev, to thank Lions International and the Hinds & Districts Lions Club for the award, their support and good fellowship of the years. The evening progressed with a raffle run by Lion Lindsay Bagrie, then everyone enjoyed good humour and laughs as Lion Dave Thomson and his wife Rose, proceeded to extract gold coin penalties from various members for known past misdemeanours. With the meeting also being a celebration of the 30th Anniversary for the club, Lion Stuart Wilson presented a brief history of the club, listed the founding members and named those who were still active in the club today. He detailed the many worthwhile projects that the club had achieved over the 30 years, then presented a slide show of these plus past working bees, functions and conferences that members had attended. Many an old face or embarrassing photo was recognised bringing instant discussion and laughs about the good times

that were had. At the conclusion all showed their appreciation to Lion Stuart for a very worthwhile written and photographic record of the club. As members enjoyed tea or coffee, Outgoing President Duncan Barr presented his Yearly Report followed by PDG Neil Blake speaking briefly as he inducted the new members to the Club Board for the next year. Incoming President Robert Ellis then thanked the out-going President and Board for their past work and outlined his aims for the next year, welcoming all incoming board members and calling on all members to embrace the aims and objectives of Lions and to support their club at every opportunity. This very enjoyable 30th celebration and meeting concluded with a short social time.

RSA Women’s Section President Colleen Hands welcomed members on Thursday 26th June 2014. A new member, Kay Cousins was introduced. There was an excellent attendance. A minutes silence was observed for a late member. Apologies were received. Hope McIntosh played the piano for the singing of the R.S.A. song. No birthdays this month among members present. S ympathy was given to anyone who has lost a loved one. Sick members were wished a speedy recovery. Members may like to donate towards the Christmas Raffle. Colleen introduced the speakers for the Afternoon; Shirley Noonan from Steady As You go, Nicky Steinmetz from the Safer Homes project and John Tyrrell from St John. The three people gave plenty of information about keeping active; and being safe inside and outside our homes. They were really appreciated and thanked for giving their time to come along to speak and answer questions. Raffles were won by Elsie Worsfold and Margaret Morgan. Competitions: Winter Arrangement in a Vase: 1st Mari-

lyn Coley, 2nd Alwyn Clulee, 3rd Margaret Morgan Jewellery Box: 1st Marilyn Coley, 2nd Margaret Morgan, 3rd Lorraine Boud. The hostesses served afternoon tea to end a most interesting and enjoyable time.

Tinwald Garden Club Forty members gathered at The Print Room for an excellent meal which preceded the Annual General Meeting Thursday June 26. Officers for the coming year were elected with the retirement of both president and secretary. The Patronesses Betty Young and Jan Grimmett were re-elected and new president Jenette Storrier installed position of secretary will be taken by Almond Royds and our treasurer Barbara Newton will carry on in this position. Competition steward Alison Scammell will continue assisted by Gwenth Quelch, Karen Young and Val Johnson. The committee will comprise of the above members plus Mary Robinson, Christine Mason and Pat Tait. Hostess convenors will be Audrey Bruce and Joan Campbell, Tinwald Hall representative Barbara Harris and reporter Joan Campbell. After presentations made to retiring members Alison and Gwenth presented trophies to the winners for 2013-14. Cut Flowers S. Lamont 1st, G. Quelch 2nd, A. Scammell 3rd Fruit & Vegetables: K. Ross & C. Thomson 1st equal, M. Robinson 2nd, B. Tarbotton 3rd Decorative Beginners: K. Young & P. Hydes 1st equal, B. Tarbotton 2nd Intermediate: S. Lamont & P. Hydes 1st equal, S. Thomas 2nd Most points in Decorative: S. Lamont & P. Hydes 1st equal Most points in vegetable and cut flowers: S. Lamont The July meeting will take the form of a soup and savoury meal with a quiz to follow.

Forbury Park harness Today at Forbury Park Raceway

Forbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting at Forbury Park today. NZ Meeting number: 7. Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9. 1 6.00pm (NZT) DUNEDIN CITY FORD TROT $5500, 2yo+ c0 trot, stand, 2200m 1 00x86 Wrestle Point (1) fr ..................... S Ottley (J) 2 25P06 Continental Lover (2) fr .................B Orange 3 47548 Hope And Pray (3) fr ............... N Williamson 4 5x205 Mr Majestic (4) fr ..................... M Williamson 5 08489 Lima Lad (5) fr.................... B Williamson (J) 6 56724 Hazel Alice (6) fr ................................ R May 7 24952 Snow Boy (7) fr .....................R McIlwrick (J) 8 x8PP6 Queen Mary (8) fr................ D D McCormick 9 437 Bono Hest (9) fr.............................. A Faulks 10 Tachma (10) fr .................................J W Cox 11 x3336 Day Tourer (11) fr ............................. D Dunn 12 Call Me Timmy S (12) fr ................... A Clark 13 77540 Sunnivue Sadona (U1) fr ..... C Ferguson (J) 14 08x57 American Holiday (U2) fr........ S Walkinshaw 2 6.25pm WASHINGTON VC FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE $5500, 2yo+ f&m c0 mob. pace, mobile, 1700m 1 Princess Arts (1) fr .............................M Kerr 2 Px05 Wozniacki (2) fr ............................. A Armour 3 884 Change The Rulz (3) fr....................... R May 4 84760 Newmans Jet (4) fr ................R McIlwrick (J)

5 Margarita (5) fr ................................. D Dunn 6 80 Dixon (6) fr .............................. M Williamson 7 20x Pacific Jean (7) fr ..........................B Orange 8 47113 Pay Me Quick (8) fr .........................J W Cox 3 6.50pm PRYDE’S EASIFEED MOBILE PACE $5500, 2yo+ c0 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 34200 Doves Veecee (1) fr............................ R May 2 62355 Eastburn Mara (2) fr ......................B Orange 3 79730 Be Me (3) fr ............................. S Golding (J) 4 06475 Johan’s Jet (4) fr ........................... A Armour 5 05806 Panadean (5) fr ....................... M Williamson 6 75684 Rainy River (6) fr ....................... C McDowell 7 06076 Forgotten Runner (7) fr .................... D Dunn 8 7383 Agent Three (8) fr ...........................K Larsen 9 27272 Nothingforthemedia (U1) fr ..... N Williamson 10 0x887 Roxy Rox (U2) fr ...................R McIlwrick (J) 4 7.15pm SPEIGHTS PACE $6500, 3yo+ c1 pace, stand, 2700m 1 65x92 Franco Caliph (1) fr ................. N Williamson 2 58215 Steal A Grin (2) fr .................... S Golding (J) 3 20484 Holm Three (3) fr .................... S Walkinshaw 4 00x94 Black Ice (4) fr ............................... K Butt (J) 5 59523 Vedika (5) fr ...................................B Orange 6 95090 Benihana fr................................... Scratched 7 78298 Face The Facts (6) fr .................. S Ottley (J) 8 10393 Jack Hammer (7) fr ............................ R May

9 725x1 Whozideawasthis (8) fr..................... D Dunn 10 19763 King Louie (9) fr ..............................J W Cox 11 92237 Taieri Wings (10) fr ........................ A Armour 12 57460 Rome (11) fr ....................... B Williamson (J) 13 04363 Jerry Fitz (12) fr....................... M Williamson 14 00009 Bricky McGowan fr ....................... Scratched 15 09881 Sunnivue Bay Boy (13) fr ..... C Ferguson (J) Emergency: Bricky McGowan 5 7.40pm KEEP IT CLEAN MOBILE PACE $6500, 3yo+ c1 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 50675 Alexy (1) fr .......................................J W Cox 2 51536 President Obama (2) fr ........... L McCormick 3 06052 Weedon’s Express (3) fr ............ C McDowell 4 65164 Amelia Pond (4) fr ............................ D Dunn 5 461 Scottish Duchess (5) fr.................T Williams 6 85012 Risk Factor (6) fr ............................K Larsen 7 96835 The Tisbury Terror (7) fr ................B Orange 8 16027 Canderdel (8) fr ....................... M Williamson 9 43318 Domino Denario (9) fr ............ S Walkinshaw 10 x9444 Washington Express (21) fr................ R May 11 5x708 Koree Jayne (22) fr.................. S Golding (J) 12 33666 Mr Meddle (23) fr ....................... S Ottley (J) 13 01709 Havnaparty (24) fr ......................... B Barclay 6 8.05pm BIDVEST HANDICAP TROT $7000, 3yo+ c1 & faster discrhcp trot, stand, 2700m 1 03625 City Courage (1) fr ..................... S Ottley (J)

2 76090 Ngaire Margaret (2) fr .................... A Faulks 3 63548 Speedy Earl (3) fr ....................... K Cameron 4 58069 Earls Buller Girl fr ......................... Scratched 5 38695 Spin Doctor (U1) fr D O’ ................... Connell 6 61 Poppymalda (U2) fr ................. N Williamson 7 98410 Face Value (1) 10 ............................. D Dunn 8 21173 Sixty Plus (2) 10 ..................... S Walkinshaw 9 56899 Juneamy Castleton (3) 10 ...............J W Cox 10 65224 Nickelson (U1) 30..................R McIlwrick (J) 11 26722 Miss Pegasus (1) 40 .......... B Williamson (J) 12 31231 Monnay (1) 60 ......................... M Williamson 7 8.30pm DUNEDIN HOLIDAY PARK MOBILE PACE $7000, 3yo+ c2 mob. pace, mobile, 2700m 1 15685 Goodness Gracious Me (1) fr........B Orange 2 53177 Elbeau (2) fr ..................................... D Dunn 3 49776 Shortys Desire (3) fr...................... B Barclay 4 66086 Go The Stags (4) fr ....................... K Barclay 5 630x9 Homeforabubbly (5) fr .....................J W Cox 6 84175 Northview Major (6) fr ............. N Williamson 7 21462 Acolyte (7) fr........................... S Walkinshaw 8 2x122 Alta Jerome (8) fr ...............................M Kerr 9 31430 Minstrel Boy (9) fr ..................R McIlwrick (J) 10 86087 McCracken (21) fr .............................. R May 8 8.55pm THANK YOU ZELDA PACE $5500, 2yo+ c0 pace, stand, 2200m

1 5 Ralph Elliott (1) fr ..........................B Orange 2 03639 Bryleigh Star (2) fr ................... M Williamson 3 433P2 Spencer Gore (3) fr .................... S Ottley (J) 4 003 Russet Norkotah (4) fr................... K Barclay 5 33556 Mustang Bullitt (5) fr ........................... R May 6 2557 Breeanna Rose (6) fr .............. N Williamson 7 800x9 Sonja Congo (7) fr......................... A Armour 8 74807 Pacific Rose (8) fr....................... K Cameron 9 47043 Joe The Hunter (9) fr ........................ D Dunn 10 280x Cream It Cullen (10) fr ....................J W Cox 9 9.20pm OTAGO DAILY TIMES MOBILE PACE $6500, 3yo+ c1 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 00009 Bricky McGowan fr ....................... Scratched 2 21052 Riga Doon (1) fr ................................. R May 3 64756 Franco Joaquin (2) fr ........................ D Dunn 4 48405 Attack Mac (3) fr ..................... S Walkinshaw 5 28988 Tartan Trilogy (4) fr .................. M Williamson 6 53500 Nikola fr ........................................ Scratched 7 49097 Get Holme Tyron (5) fr.....................J W Cox 8 94557 Elusive Edgar (6) fr ....................... A Armour 9 45615 Leo (7) fr ................................. N Williamson 10 63918 Bootie Bromac (21) fr .....................K Larsen 11 5x759 Rock Till You Drop (22) fr...............B Orange 12 000x6 Halfmoon Bay (23) fr .................. S Ottley (J) 13 22219 Blazing Bracelet (24) fr .........R McIlwrick (J) 14 2146 Smiling Armada (25) fr .................. B Barclay

10 16818 Ditched 17.48 H & ...............................Taylor

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M10 Christchurch dogs Today at Addington Raceway

Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club’s meeting at Addington Raceway today. NZ Meeting number: 10. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12. 1 4.35pm (NZT) SUPER PETS SPRINT C0, 295m 1 557 Zorba The Greek nwtd .................... M Grant 2 44 Darcy Brasco nwtd .......................S Hindson 3 77768 Homebush Lucifer nwtd ............J McInerney 4 86373 Homebush Ted nwtd .................J McInerney 5 8 All About Jazz nwtd...........................M Flipp 6 35415 Goldstar Deejay 17.60 S &..............B Evans 7 63684 Ohoka Faith nwtd ......................... L Waretini 8 536 Neddy Seagoon nwtd..........................A Lee 9 83888 Opawa Des nwtd L & ......................... Wales 10 67677 Marty McMoth nwtd M & ..................... Smith 2 4.53pm MILLER BAR & CAFE DASH C0, 295m 1 56248 Bita Banta nwtd ......................... R Cockburn 2 31 Know Knowing nwtd .......................G Cleeve 3 56 Archie’s Plan nwtd S & ....................B Evans 4 26411 Homebush Errol 17.60 ..............J McInerney 5 75 Botany Win nwtd .......................J McInerney 6 5 Van Gerwin nwtd ........................H Anderton 7 55465 Axel Foley nwtd ............................ L Waretini 8 66377 Eyes On Lulu nwtd M & ...................... Smith 9 83888 Opawa Des nwtd L & ......................... Wales 10 777 Look Left nwtd...................................M Flipp 3 5.10pm THURSDAY PLACE PICK DASH C0, 295m

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Inspector Spot nwtd ..................A Bradshaw 64578 Ohoka Joka nwtd ......................... L Waretini 366 Maudie’s Terra nwtd C & .................... Fagan 584 Sonny Will nwtd......................... M Robinson 55487 Homebush Happy nwtd .............J McInerney 22 Giganaire nwtd S & .........................B Evans Our Blondie nwtd .......................H Anderton 33355 Gin Sling nwtd .......................... A Botherway 83888 Opawa Des nwtd L & ......................... Wales 78568 Ganache nwtd ...................................M Flipp 4 5.28pm GLENBYRE TAVERN MAIDEN HEAT 1 C0q, 520m 1 68873 Unreliable Andy nwtd ................A Bradshaw 2 27734 Dusty Rider nwtd....................M K Dempsey 3 66544 Peppermint Patty nwtd .................S Hindson 4 8764 Opawa Viv nwtd L & ........................... Wales 5 Aniu nwtd J & ..................................D Fahey 6 33222 Know Smiggle nwtd .......................G Cleeve 7 48775 Lady Mui nwtd S & ..........................B Evans 8 Cawbourne Miami nwtd ...............C Roberts 9 76764 Botany Chris nwtd .....................J McInerney 10 8778 Effie Awards nwtd .....................J McInerney 5 5.45pm BILL’S BAR & BISTRO SPRINT C0, 295m 1 57788 Goldstar Frankie nwtd S & ..............B Evans 2 77343 Marlene’s Terra nwtd C & ................... Fagan 3 44676 Homebush Misha nwtd .............J McInerney 4 48778 Sally West nwtd......................M K Dempsey 5 35 Pass With Care nwtd ..................H Anderton

6 68 Know Laughing nwtd......................G Cleeve 7 8531 Homebush Ninja 17.52 .............J McInerney 8 42745 Enforced Kiwi nwtd.................... R Cockburn 9 83888 Opawa Des nwtd L & ......................... Wales 10 88 Lleida nwtd ........................................M Flipp 6 6.15pm GLENBYRE TAVERN MAIDEN HEAT 2 C0q, 520m 1 46222 Botany John nwtd .....................J McInerney 2 Wears The Gold nwtd...................C Roberts 3 46682 Ohoka Too Soon nwtd M & ...............Jopson 4 72543 Big John Canon nwtd .............M K Dempsey 5 8 Cawbourne Muscle nwtd..............C Roberts 6 47225 Dee nwtd ...................................A Bradshaw 7 85345 Torero nwtd H & ..................................Taylor 8 425 Jinja Cookie nwtd ............................. B Dann 9 76764 Botany Chris nwtd .....................J McInerney 10 88 Opawa Opal nwtd L & ........................ Wales 7 6.37pm GARDEN CITY CHEM-DRY DASH C2, 295m 1 57571 Churchill Chaser 17.47 .................... B Dann 2 41863 John Dory 17.45........................J McInerney 3 62237 Mamalulu 17.65 C & .......................... Fagan 4 41132 Hershy Pie 17.25 W & ....................... Nissen 5 35745 Batiatus 17.34 M &............................Jopson 6 56612 Opawa Hog 17.86 L & ........................ Wales 7 25365 Big Muddy 17.57 M &.......................... Smith 8 55357 Glenn Is Goodesy 17.20 ................. M Grant 9 57852 Yaldhurst Edward 17.38 ............J McInerney

8 7.03pm CHRIS & LISA EARL SPRINT C2, 295m

1 64228 Token Stu 17.40 ................................ J Rush 2 65563 Cawbourne Chief 17.39 .................. M Grant 3 72233 Editorial 17.34 ...........................R Blackburn 4 82614 Homebush Tiare 17.37..............J McInerney 5 43537 Opawa Rufus 17.34 S &..................B Evans 6 11111 Rick’s Terra 17.51 C & ........................ Fagan 7 86515 Camray 17.38............................... L Waretini 8 13861 Impersonator 17.34 ...................A Bradshaw 9 16818 Ditched 17.48 H & ...............................Taylor 10 16177 Look At Lucy 17.56 M & ...................... Smith 9 7.28pm SHIRLEY VET CLINIC STAKES C2, 520m 1 22211 Know Danger 30.52 .......................G Cleeve 2 64587 Blushing Belle 30.63 L & .................... Wales 3 44453 Know Security 30.54 ......................G Cleeve 4 64863 Air Flow 30.75 ........................... M Robinson 5 43434 Goldstar Jeanie 30.75 S & ..............B Evans 6 2x876 Axel Grinder 30.46 ................... A Botherway 7 66774 Opawa Natty 30.85 L & ...................... Wales 8 63358 Mr. Barry 30.86................................J Goode 9 57735 Kaino 30.75 H & ..................................Taylor 10 68485 Jibbajabba Jewel 30.46................C Roberts 10 7.53pm AMBER CLEANING SERVICES DASH C2, 295m 1 32813 Flying Swan 17.49 ....................J McInerney 2 14154 Goldstar Mario 17.52 S &................B Evans 3 88831 Rule Judge Judy 17.47 ....................A Joyce

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Barrett eyes future Beauden Barrett will likely decide next week whether he will stay with the Hurricanes or move to the Blues. The in-demand first-five is off-contract in the capital and it’s understood he has been courted by the Blues while the Hurricanes will be desperate to hang on to the talented playmaker. Few people are as important to a successful Super Rugby side as a quality first-five and the Blues are a franchise that haven’t had stability in the No 10 jersey since the glory days of Carlos Spencer. “I think having the bye next week, we’ll have time to look at my options and take it from there,” Barrett said yesterday. “I’m pretty happy with how things are going here at the Hurricanes, so my mind’s on the game this week and it’s a pretty big game for us.” The fifth-placed Hurricanes meet the Chiefs in Hamilton tomorrow night and given Barrett is known to be weighing his future, the game could have an impact on the franchise for years to come. If Mark Hammett’s side were to win, they’d likely guarantee themselves a spot in the playoffs, which would make it harder for Barrett to turn his back on a side he has helped drag from three years of mid-table finishes to the post-season. Chris Boyd and John Plumtree will

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take over the coaching reins at the Hurricanes next year and Barrett has worked with Boyd in the past, while there is less clarity around who will be assisting John Kirwan at the Blues in 2015. “I just love getting the game-time that I’m getting at the moment,” Barrett said of his desire in a Super Rugby destination. “Obviously you’ve got to look at the playing personnel around you, coaching. It’s all about developing your game; whatever franchise can help you best do that is a big factor.” Meanwhile, Hammett got some good news yesterday when hooker Dane Coles came through training without discomfort. - APNZ

‘Decent’ Lou Vincent tells all “The only way I can see of moving forward is through blunt honesty by sharing my story. I don’t want sympathy, I want understanding. I’m a pretty decent bloke, a good lad who simply got dragged into a thick spider web.” That’s Lou Vincent’s assessment of a downfall which has further prised open the lid on cricket’s Pandora’s Box: match-fixing. The former New Zealand international will now embark on a new, yet-to-bedefined career after outing himself as a cheat and being banned from the sport he loved. His candour means finding a solution to match-fixing will be inked on cricket’s agenda for the foreseeable future. Vincent once had a willing cricket

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9.30am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Beginners and maintenance class. 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.

Friday 9.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall. 48 Allen’s Road, Allenton. 9.00am - 12noon HAKATERE MARAE HEALTH CLINIC. Weekly clinic, no appointments needed,

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH. Goodwill shop, sale of pre-loved clothing. Tinwald Methodist Church. Cnr Archibald and Jane Streets, Tinwald. 9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Second time round op shop. Baptist Church, Cnr Cass and Havelock Streets. 10.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. 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. 1.30pm ASHBURTON SENIOR NET. Presentation on cameras with Sam from Noel Leeming’s. M.S.A. lounge off Burnett Street.

1.30pm M.S.A. PETANQUE. Come and try Petanque, everyone welcome. Racecourse Road. 1.00pm SCOTTISH SOCIETY INDOOR BOWLS. Bowls afternoon, all players welcome. Balmoral hall, Cameron Street. 1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC 3. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong - no counting, beginners welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street, the Domain. 7.30pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Old time / sequence dancing. Learn to dance, all welcome. Pipe Band Hall, Creek Road.

Koha. At the Marae, State highway 1, Fairton. 9.30am ST ANDREWS ANGLICAN CHURCH TINWALD. Cuppa, activities and laughter. St Andrews hall, Cnr Thomson and Jane Street, Tinwald.

10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven. 1.00pm - 3.00pm A SHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

1.00pm - 4.00pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Rooms open for research, all welcome, upstairs at 254 Cameron Street.

1.30pm R.S.A. CARD SECTION. Euchre, Ashburton R.S.A. Cox Street. 2.00pm CAVENDISH CLUB. Patron’s choice with guest speaker Mr M Cairns. 31 Tancred Street.

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www.guardianonline.co.nz CRYPTIC ACROSS 1. Happening to suffer dual decapitation as outcome (8) 4. Employs equitable ownership (4) 8. A bit of gear needed to create recognition (3) 9. One point on top of another in the intestines (5) 10. Joan’s origin seen in the circle? (3) 11. We get in the wrong style but in a cute manner (7) 12. Propose to sell a chest without a lid (5) 13. CD pilot came adrift with a good deal of involvement (11) 17. Party in the garden will more than keep up with the Joneses (5) 18. In-flight service of alcohol responsible for high ones? (7) 20. Lubricant will work the top off (3) 21. Having been cultivated, is mature (5) 22. Its appearance in the wet may be considered ovine (3) 23. New Englander, perhaps: what a jerk! (4) 24. Abandoned waste land with newspaper chief (8)

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DOWN 1. Say one doesn’t have to see confusion holding ten with copper (6) 2. Two under the lectern (5) 3. Large marble walk in a garden (5) 5. Purloin a bit (7) 6. See about dog being safe and sound (6) 7. At home to one’s calling, the entreaty is prayerful (10) 9. Chug up to Ur in a way to take it amiss (3,2,5) 14. Bunting used up in celebration, a lot, rolling (7)

15. Country’s possession of 9 Across at the end of the day (6) 16. Get up like a hundred at the conclusion (6) 18. Being part of the wheel, held forth (5) 19. Shaking the rein, he left, motionless (5)

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across 1. Prostrate 5. Dab 7. Reel 8. Matching 10. Intended 11. Edge 13. Yarned 15. Moment 18. Task 19. Sanction 22. Endorses 23. Peal 24. Has 25. Heartless Down 1. Perfidy 2. Overt 3. Awaken 4. Each 5. Dwindle 6. Bugle 9. Onset 12. Porch 14. Resides 16. Tangles 17. Camera 18. Teeth 20. Irene 21. Arch

QUICK Across 1. Fissure 5. Cried 8. Grin and bear it 9. Eek 10. Alarmists 12. Tenths 13. Allots 15. Rehydrate 16. Sag 18. Unmentionable 20. Hedge 21. Slayers Down 1. Fugue 2. Stick-in-the-mud 3. Unabashed 4. Endear 5. Cue 6. Irresponsible 7. Detests 11. Millennia 12. Through 14. Ratios 17. Guess 19. Née

QUICK ACROSS 6. Caretaker (7) 7. Desire someone else’s property (5) 9. Cut off (3) 10. Remnant (9) 12. Advisers (11) 15. Foundation (11) 17. Predicts (9) 19. Exclude (3) 21. Fast moving (5) 22. Humility (7)

DOWN 1. Stone worker (5) 2. Mild untruth (3) 3. Ripped (4) 4. Abandoned child (9) 5. Merrymaking (7) 8. Natural ability (6) 11. Collapsed (9) 13. Tended, cared for (6) 14. Eyeglass (7) 16. Eccentric (5) 18. Go around and around (4) 20. Cage (3)

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6am Breakfast The Breakfast team presents news, interviews, weather and information. 9am Good Morning 10am Cowboy Builders 3 0 11am House Gift Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale Sam must quell his panic; Declan continues to worry; Cain gives Ross a warning. 0 1pm Coronation Street 3 Peter resorts to desperate measures; Tommy questions Tyrone about Kirsty; Kirk sets Marcus straight. 0 1:30 House Guest 2pm Come Dine With Me 0 3pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:55 Te Karere 2 0 4:25 The Chase 0 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 RPA Flight attendant Julie is about to embark on round one of dealing with her cancer. 0 8:30 Agent Anna Juggling with high finance and a mad mother, Anna makes a tough choice. 0 9pm Mrs Brown’s Boys AO 3 0 9:35 Off Their Rockers UK 0 10:05 The Inbetweeners AO 0 10:35 One News Tonight 0 11:05 F World’s Strictest Parents The teens revisit the ten biggest tantrums from the series. 0 12:15 Passion In Paradise – A Sexual History Of New Zealand 0 1:10 Te Karere 3 2 0 1:45 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2 0

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6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Tiki Tour 0 6:55 Fish Hooks 3 0 7:20 Kung Fu Panda 3 0 7:50 Transformers Prime 3 0 8:15 Dinosaur Train 3 0 8:30 Fireman Sam 3 0 8:40 Mike The Knight 3 0 8:50 Fireman Sam 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 8 Simple Rules 3 0 11am Neighbours 3 0 11:30 Home And Away 3 0 Noon Shortland Street PGR 3 0 12:30 Hot In Cleveland PGR 3 0 1pm Jeremy Kyle PGR 2pm Jeremy Kyle USA 3pm According To Jim 3 0 3:29 Horace In Slow Motion 3 3:30 Rated A For Awesome 3 0 3:59 Horace In Slow Motion 3 4pm Good Luck Charlie 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 Honour kicks her fears; Leanne finds comfort with another woman’s man; will crime pay for Toby? 0 7:30 Police Ten 7 PGR 0 8pm Highway Patrol 0 8:30 Arrow AO After the Mirakuru angers Roy, Oliver must work out how to stop him. 0 9:30 20/20 0 10:30 The Originals AO

6am 3 News – Firstline 8:30 Infomercials 10:30 The Shopping Channel 11:25 The Nanny PGR 3 0 Noon 3 News 12:30 Dr Phil AO A man seeks help to stop an on-going feud between his former partners. 1:30 The Dr Oz Show PGR Dr Oz and journalist Michael Moss discuss how the food industry is using secret ingredients to get people hooked. 2:30 Rachael Ray 3:30 The Queen Latifah Show 4:30 Entertainment Tonight 5pm The Simpsons 3 0 5:25 Million–Dollar Minute A general knowledge contest where every correct answer is a step closer to the ultimate test, and to winning AU$1 million. 6pm 3 News 7pm Campbell Live 7:30 House Rules PGR It is judgment day in the first round of the exterior renovations. 0 8:30 N Hope and Wire AO When Len and Joycie are jolted off their couch by a strong earthquake, they find their young neighbours unexpectedly helpful. 0 10:30 The Paul Henry Show

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am Sticky TV 3 7:30 All Grown Up 3 8am Rugrats 3 8:30 Chuggington 3 8:40 Ready, Steady, Wiggles 3 8:50 Peppa Pig 3 9am The Moe Show 9:10 Bob The Builder 3 9:20 Thomas And Friends 3 9:30 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 3 9:45 Barney And Friends 3 10:10 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Sticky TV 4:30 Four Live 6pm Malcolm In The Middle 3 0 6:30 Just Shoot Me! 3 0

11:30 Police Ten 7 PGR 3 0 Midnight The Protector AO 3 12:55 Airline USA – On The Fly PGR 3 1:25 Infomercials 2:25 Necessary Roughness PGR 3 0 3:10 Pretty Little Liars PGR 3 0 3:55 Bethenny 3 4:40 The 4:30 Show 3 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11pm Golf World 11:30 Blue Bloods AO 3 After a tourist is robbed and shot outside a popular Lower East Side restaurant, the press sensationalises the story to make it seem as if crime is on the rise in the city. 0 12:30 Infomercials

11:40 Entertainment Tonight 12:05 Infomercials

7pm The Simpsons 3 0 7:30 Family Guy PGR Jerome is unhappy with Chris dating his daughter, with unfortunate results. 8pm American Dad PGR 8:30 Bob’s Burgers PGR 9pm AO Family Guy AO 9:30 Californication AO 0 10:05 House of Lies AO 10:35 Nurse Jackie AO

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6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show. 7am Deal Or No Deal 3 Game show hosted by Andrew O’Keefe. 7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors PGR 1pm The Test PGR Celebrities and viewers answer moral questions. 2pm Back Benches PGR 3 3pm Harry’s Practice 3 3:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 4pm The Late Show With David Letterman 3 5pm Deal Or No Deal 3 5:30 Prime News 6pm Escape To The Country Each week a British couple or family, fed up with city life, searches for the perfect country home while exploring the surroundings of each location. 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Best of Top Gear PGR 3 8:30 M From Paris with Love AO 2010 Action. In Paris, an employee in the office of the US Ambassador meets an American spy trying to stop a terrorist attack in the city. John Travolta, Jonathan Rhys Meyers. 10:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3

6am Rugby – Trans-Tasman Touch Test Series (Highlights) New Zealand Mixed Team v Australia Mixed Team. 7am Rugby – ITM Cup Ranfurly Shield (Replay) Counties Manukau v Thames Valley. 9am Golf – LPGA Tour (Highlights) 9:30 Golf World 10am Golf Central 10:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Replay) 12:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) 1pm Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) 1:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) 2pm Triathlon – ITU World Series (Highlights) 3pm The Ultimate Fighter 19 4pm UFC Now 5pm Rugby – ITM Cup (Replay) 7pm Total Rugby Reflecting on the best of rugby union around the world. 7:30 Grassroots Rugby 8:30 #SkyRugby – Engage 9pm Fox Sports News 10pm Being – Mike Tyson Documentary series about the enigmatic former heavyweight champion. 10:30 Total Rugby

11pm The Late Show With David Letterman A late-night comedy and talk show. Midnight Home Shopping 1:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show. 2am Home Shopping

11pm Legends Of F1 – Alan Jones 11:30 #SkySpeed Midnight Grassroots Rugby 1am UFC Fight Night (Replay) Te Huna v Marquardt. 3am UFC Fight Night (Replay) Swanson v Stephens. 5am The Ultimate Fighter 19

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6am Benny Hinn 6:30 IFish 7am Fishing Expedition Amazonia 7:30 Candice Tells All 8am A Guide To The Good Life 8:30 Classical Destinations 9am Back To Basics With Nick Nairn 9:30 Bath Crashers 10am The Cook And The Chef 10:30 Candice Tells All 11am American Restoration 11:30 IFish Noon Fishing Expedition Amazonia 12:30 Carter Can 1pm Guide To The Good Life 1:30 Design A-Z 2pm New British Kitchen – Torode And Hardeep’s Tour 2:25 Storm Rider 3:30 Classical Destinations 4pm Ask The Butcher 4:30 Secret Meat Business 5pm Kirstie’s Home Style 6pm Guide To The Good Life 6:30 Yard Crashers 7pm Lost And Sold 7:30 Luke Nguyen’s Memories Of Vietnam 8:05 Sophie In The Souk 8:40 Nigel Slater’s Simple Suppers 9:20 River Cottage Forever 10pm Italian Food Safari 10:30 LA Frock Stars 11pm Lost And Sold 11:30 Design A-Z

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Midnight New British Kitchen – Torode And Hardeep’s Tour 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Classical Destinations 1:30 Secret Meat Business 2am Ask The Butcher 2:30 LA Frock Stars 3am Sophie In The Souk 3:30 Kirstie’s Home Style 4:30 Yard Crashers 5am Dream Jobs 5:30 Nigel Slater’s Simple Suppers

10am Korero Mai 3 11am Toku Reo 3 Noon Korero Mai 3 1pm Toku Reo 3 2pm Korero Mai 3 3pm Kai Time On The Road 3 3:30 Maggie And The Ferocious Beast 3 2 4pm Miharo 2 4:30 Waka Ama Sprints 3 5pm Toi Whakaari 3 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga o

THE BOX 6am Law And Order MV 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Parking Wars PGL 7:40 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 8:05 Survivor – Africa PG 8:55 Most Shocking M 9:45 SVU MV 10:35 NCIS PGV 11:25 NCIS – LA MV 12:15 Hawaii Five-O MV 1:05 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 1:30 Most Shocking M 2:20 Law And Order MV 3:10 Survivor – Africa PG 4pm Parking Wars PGL 4:30 The Simpsons PG 5pm Criminal Intent MV 6pm America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 6:30 The Simpsons PG 7pm Parking Wars PGL 7:30 NCIS PGV 8:30 Da Vinci’s Demons 18VLS 9:35 Criminal Minds 16VS 10:35 SVU MV 11:35 NCIS PGV

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12:30 Survivor – Africa PG 1:20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 1:45 Law And Order MV 2:35 SVU MV 3:25 Da Vinci’s Demons 18VLS 4:20 Criminal Minds 16VS 5:10 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 5:35 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG

SKY SPORT 2 te Motu 6:30 Ako 3 2 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 Iwi Anthems 3 8pm Get Your Fish On PGR 8:30 Code 9:30 Hunting Aotearoa AO 10pm The Big Hit 10:30 Media Take 3 11pm Te Kaea 3 2 11:30 Closedown

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6am Auction Kings PG Space Oddities. 6:30 Deadliest Catch PG 7:30 Man v Wild PG Ireland. 8:30 MythBusters PG Exploding Steak. 9:30 Sons Of Guns M The Throwdown. 10:30 Rods N’ Wheels PG Little Deuce Coupe. 11:30 Deadly Affairs M 12:30 Nightmare Next Door M 1:30 Southern Fried Homicide M 2:30 Moonshiners M The Law Comes Knockin’. 3:30 Bear Grylls – Extreme Survival M Caught On Camera – Forces Of Nature. 4pm Bear Grylls – Extreme Survival M Caught On Camera – Air. 4:30 Deadliest Catch PG 5:30 MythBusters PG Ninjas 2. 6:30 Klondike M 7:30 Klondike M 8:30 Game Of Stones PG 9:30 Ice Cold Gold PG 10:30 Auction Hunters PG 11pm Nightmare Next Door M

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Midnight Disappeared M 1am Blood Relatives M 2am Dirty Jobs PG 3am Deadliest Catch PG 4am Disappeared M 5am Dirty Jobs PG

7:20 Manhattan Hustle ML 2011 Drama. Ryan Eggold, David Gallagher. 9am Age Of Heroes 16VL 2011 War. Sean Bean, Danny Dyer. 10:35 Chernobyl Diaries 16VL 2012 Horror. Jesse McCartney, Jonathan Sadowski. 12:05 The Grey 16L 2011 Action. Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney. 2:05 The Guilt Trip MLS 2012 Comedy. Seth Rogen, Barbra Streisand. 3:40 Manhattan Hustle ML 2011 Drama. Ryan Eggold, David Gallagher. 5:20 Knife Fight ML 2013 Comedy. Rob Lowe, Julie Bowen. 7pm The Numbers Station 16VL 2013 Thriller. John Cusack, Malin Akerman. 8:30 The Heat MVLS 2013 Comedy. Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy. 10:30 Lawless 18VL 2012 Drama. Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy.

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12:25 Profile Of A Killer 16 2012 Thriller. 2am Knife Fight ML 2013 Comedy. 3:40 Lawless 18VL 2012 Drama. 5:35 The Numbers Station 16VL 2013 Thriller.

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MOVIES GREATS 7:40 The Sum Of All Fears MVL 2002 Action. Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman. 9:40 Dead Man’s Shoes 18VL 2004 Thriller. Paddy Considine, Gary Stretch. 11:10 Red Eye MVL 2005 Drama. Rachel McAdams, Cillian Murphy. 12:35 PS I Love You MS 2007 Drama. Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Lisa Kudrow. 2:40 Mr And Mrs Smith MVLS 2005 Action. Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie. 4:40 I Am Legend MV 2007 Drama. Will Smith, Alice Braga. 6:20 Something’s Gotta Give MLS 2003 Comedy. Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton. 8:30 Hitman 16VLS 2007 Action. Timothy Olyphant, Dougray Scott. 10:05 21 MV 2008 Drama. Kevin Spacey, Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth.

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12:05 Semi-Pro MLS 2008 Comedy. Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson. 1:35 I Am Legend MV 2007 Drama. Will Smith, Alice Braga. 3:15 Hitman 16VLS 2007 Action. Timothy Olyphant, Dougray Scott. 4:50 Semi-Pro MLS 2008 Comedy. Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson.

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9am Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Cowboys v Rabbitohs. From 1300 Smiles Stadium in Townsville. 11am Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Eels v Knights. 1pm Sky Sport – What’s On 1:30 Jetboating – New Zealand Sprint Championships A review of the Group A season. 2pm The Golf Fix Host Michael Breed tackles viewer questions, demonstrates useful drills and takes a look at some of the most exciting shots from the weekend’s professional tour. 3pm Golf – Playing Lessons Billy Horschel. 4pm Golf – Playing Lessons Beatriz Recari. 4:30 Golf World 5pm Golf Central 5:30 Inside The PGA Tour 6pm Being – Mike Tyson Documentary series about the enigmatic former heavyweight champion. 6:30 Fight Night Ricky Burns v Dejan Zlaticanin. 8:30 The Ultimate Fighter 19 9:30 Sterlo An in-depth look at each of the NRL games from the weekend. 10:30 NRL Footy Show

FRIDAY

1am Total Rugby 1:30 #SkyRugby – Engage 2am Rugby – Super Rugby (Replay) Force v Blues. 4am The Crowd Goes Wild 4:30 #SkySpeed 5am Legends Of F1 – Alan Jones Hosted by Steve Rider. 5:28 L Cricket – Twenty20 Blast Northamptonshire v Birmingham. From The County Ground in Northampton.

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Mid Canterbury’s Sam Houston ofﬂoads in the tackle against Ellesmere at the Ashburton Showgrounds yesterday. PHOTO TETSURO MITOMO 0200714-TM-110

Hammers beat Ellesmere BY JONATHAN LEASK

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It was just the hit out that Ashburton Trust Mid Canterbury was after when they beat Ellesmere 38-6 at the Ashburton Showgrounds yesterday. Seven days out from a Ranfurly Shield challenge against Counties Manukau in Pukekohe, Mid Canterbury produced a convincing win consisting of both strong attack and defence. The Hammers made good use of the ball in the first half to score four converted tries to lead 31-6 at the break and were then tested on defence in the

second 40 as Ellesmere threw plenty back at the hosts. “We had 40 minutes of good attack with a few opportunities missed and then almost 40 minutes playing in our own half,” coach Glenn Moore said. Mid Canterbury had only scraped past Ellesmere last year for a first win over the sub-union in eight years and made it back-to-back wins in convincing fashion. Logan Bonnington, Richard Catherwood, Jon Dampney and Tukulua Tolu all scored tries while Murray Williams was near perfect with the boot kick-

ing one of two penalties and all four conversions to lead by 25 points after Ellesmere’s Harry Pankhurst kicked two penalties. The only joy in the second half came early on when Mitch Sim scored and Williams converted, before they spent the rest of the match pinned in their own territory. Ellesmere made most of the play and the Hammers’ defence continually came up with the answers, scrambling well when they had to and as they may need to next week. “That is something these boys did well last year but we’ll need

a better defensive structure next week. It was played at a pretty fair click and the guys will have definitely felt the lift in intensity from club rugby, and we needed that as Counties will be another step up.” Moore said the set piece functioned well, particularly the line out while the scrum was under pressure late in the game, and the kick and chase was effective but they have plenty to work on - and only six days to do it. Just who will prepare for the challenge was to be decided overnight, with a reduced squad to be announced today.

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YESTERDAY’S CHALLENGE Counties Manukau were untroubled to repel Thames Valley 68-0 last night in their first Ranfurly Shield defence of the season at ECOLight Stadium. Steelers coach Tana Umaga handed debuts to 12 players, including the entire bench. But you wouldn’t have known the Steelers were so green, such was their confidence. The Steelers defied the wet conditions to use width and skill and lay on nine tries, plus a penalty try. Thames Valley, predictably, started strongly but the eighth-placed 2013 Heartland Championship side were outgunned by a bigger pack.