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Dairy prices ‘a worry’

BY DAISY HUDSON

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The Reserve Bank Governor says the prospect of future cuts to dairy prices is worrying for Mid Canterbury’s economy.

Prices at Fonterra’s GlobalDairyTrade auction fell to a five-year low overnight on Tuesday, dropping by 3.2 per cent to an average of NZ$3328 a tonne.

That drop, and the prospect of further decreases, could have

a significant impact on the district’s economy as dairy farmers begin to feel the pinch.

Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler was in Ashburton yesterday for an economic overview at a luncheon hosted by Grow Mid Canterbury.

In an interview with the Guardian after the event he spoke about the impact of falling dairy prices on Mid Canterbury’s economy.

Mr Wheeler said falling dairy prices represented a $6 billion hit to dairy farmer incomes, and the effects of that drop were starting to be felt in the district.

“It will have an impact, and much will depend on to what extent farmers try to smooth their spending,” he said.

He believed most farmers would “sharpen their pencils” and manage costs as best they could, but it did represent a “big hit”.

He was also concerned about the impact of further low payouts in the future.

“The worry is that if that continues for a long period, say if we had another year of a payout of around $4.50, that would be really quite worrying,” he said.

He believed prices needed to reach around $3200 to $3800 US dollars per metric tonne to break even, but they were currently at $2500.

It would also be worrying if

the price of dairy farm land fell, he said.

He said data showed both dairy prices and farm prices were holding, but if farmers experienced a big hit to their income and their farm prices fell, they could get into a “fairly distressed” situation.

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Van Gogh painting fetches US$66m A Vincent Van Gogh painting has fetched more than $US66 million ($NZ88 million) at a New York auction, the most paid for a work by the Dutch post-impressionist artist since 1998.

According to the Sotheby’s auction firm, Van Gogh’s Les Alyscamps, which depicts a stand of autumnal trees, had been expected to go for around $US40 million but ultimately an Asian collector paid $US66.3 million after an intense bidding war between five potential buyers.

Also reaching the pricing stratosphere was a Water Lilies painting by French impressionist Claude Monet, which sold for $US54 million, smashing Sotheby’s valuation of between $US30 million and $US45 million.

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Moa bones found Ancient moa bones have been uncovered on a farm near Taihape in the central North Island. The bones, believed to be around 2000 years old, were the result of the first archaeological expedition for moa bones in almost half a century. Victoria University students conducted the expedition under the guidance of staff, including a trained archaeologist.

Professor of Maori studies Peter Adds said the trip had been hugely successful. “We got so many bones that we essentially quadrupled the number of known moa bones from the volcanic plateau.” He said between about 60 and 100 bones and bone fragments were found on the farm.

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Charlotte already a hit Charlotte is a name fit for a princess – as well as the 5997 New Zealand-born babies given the name over the past 29 years. Meanwhile, the Princess’ middle names – Elizabeth and Diana – are not so common in this Commonwealth country. Department of Internal Affairs figures show that since 1985 the name given to Britain’s newest royal, Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, has been in the country’s top 50 most popular names. Last year, as well as in 2006 and 2013, the name hit number one, when 255 Charlottes were born. A sharp increase of 117 per cent in the name’s popularity, between 2001 (152) and 2004 (330), coincided with the reign of Sex and the City TV character Charlotte York Goldenblatt and popular Welsh songstress Charlotte Church. Earl Spencer, the young Princess’ great uncle and brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, seemingly approved of the newborn’s names, tweeting: “My 2-year-old Charlotte Diana will be thrilled at cousinly name-sharing.”

The new Princess’ middle names, Elizabeth and Diana, have not been as popular.

Elizabeth has been in the top 100 over the past 30 years, while Diana has not featured at all.

Scooter race ‘a laugh and a half’ Grace Campbell whips past the cones during the Wheel’s Week RSA mobility scooter race yesterday. Mrs Campbell placed third in the event, ever-so-slightly edged out by Sam Hamilton who came in second with a time of 37.59 seconds and Jason Gourlay who nudged into first with a time of 37.22. Both Mr Hamilton and Mr Gourlay were awarded RSA meal vouchers for their efforts. Organiser Milner Jacob said he thought the event was great, and with 11 competitors he was happy with the turnout. Fellow competitor Rosie Fleming said she enjoyed zooming around on the scooters. “It was a laugh and a half,” she said.

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$300,000 of stamps stolen Two men are believed to have broken into 23 Sydney post offices over a near two year period stealing $300,000 worth of postage stamps. Police have released CCTV footage of the robberies hoping to generate some fresh leads. They say over a 22-month period between March 2013 and last year, 23 post offices including those at Alexandria, Artarmon, St Peters, Crows Nest and Kingsgrove were robbed. Cash, mobile phones, SIM cards and USB memory sticks were also stolen. They believe the same two men were behind all the robberies, but it’s the theft of the stamps that make this case so unique. “The men depicted in the footage appear to be the same two men and, while they have their faces concealed, we are hoping someone may recognise one or both by their eyes, stature, walk or the way they move,” said Acting Sergeant Kath Griffin.

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■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Wheelie bins may be revisited

By Stu Oldham

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The decision to use wheelie bins for rubbish and recyclables in Ashburton could be revisited as the district council considers its spending for the next decade.

Mayor Angus McKay has urged people to include their thoughts on the proposed two bin, one crate system in their submissions to the draft long term plan.

The kerbside collection regime was not identified as a “key choice” in the consultation document but the depth of feeling at a public meeting suggests it could loom large when submissions close on Monday.

The last of the public meet-

ings on the long-term plan, in Ashburton on Tuesday night, was punctuated by questions and concerns about a system many called costly and unnecessary.

Some of the 33 people at the sometimes spirited meeting told Mr McKay and assembled councillors that the new system penalised people on fixed incomes and who were careful with their waste.

The present rubbish bag system was truly a user-pays one, but the uniformly-applied wheelie bin system meant low users subsidised people who dumped a lot.

Others said they felt people needed more information when considering the proposal and

that the council’s original decision - and public input - should be revisited.

When asked, Mr McKay acknowledged he thought the current system was adequate until the results of a questionnaire last year suggested many respondents wanted change.

Mr McKay suggested the fact he changed his mind reinforced the need for people to write their concerns in a submission, so the system could be considered again by councillors.

The decision to implement the new system by 2017 was made in October.

Then, Cr Alan Totty said the council would have to take another look at the date if there was a groundswell for change

during the long-term plan process.

Asked about the adequacy of the information behind the wheelie bin plan, council business support group manager Paul Brake indicated such plans were necessarily based on assumptions and that costs solidified when put to tender.

The council could decide to take the proposal back to public consultation, through the annual plan process, if costs were significantly higher than expected, Mr Brake said.

Other attendees told Mr McKay they had put queries to council staff but that they were still waiting for answers to inform their submission on the plan. One was considering a

complaint to the ombudsman.

He asked Mr McKay to give him more time to get answers and make an informed submission. Mr McKay said he could not grant an extension: the closing date was set by council resolution.

Ken Leadley, of the Ashburton Citizens’ Association, said people who needed more time should make a submission that simply asks to be heard at the May 26-28 long-term plan hearings.

That way, they could ensure they have had more time to consider the detail they need to make sure their perspectives were heard, Mr Leadley said.

Submissions to the plan close 5pm Monday.

■ LIONS CLUB EVENT

McCaw makes rare Ashburton appearance

By Caitlin POrter

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All Black captain Richie McCaw with his aunt Faith and uncle John McLay at last night’s event.

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All Black captain and current Crusader Richie McCaw made a rare appearance in Ashburton last night.

Richie spoke at a Lions Club event after the offer to attend as guest speaker was extended to him by his uncle John McLay, a member of the Ashburton club.

Before the event Richie said he was not sure exactly what he was going to speak about, but he was certain it would centre around rugby.

“I will probably have to touch on the Crusaders’ performance,” he joked.

While Richie said he doesn’t frequent Ashburton too often –

■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Dairy prices ‘a worry’ - RB Governor From P1

Rob Brawley

Some dairy farmers were already facing a particularly tough time, with about half of the country’s $33 billion dairy farmer debt owed by 10 per cent of its farmers.

“There’s a number of farmers out there who are very heavily exposed, so for them in particular this is a very tricky situation,” he said.

However despite concern over the dairy industry, he believed the future of Mid

Canterbury’s economy was encouraging.

“The Mid Canterbury economy has been performing really well,” he said.

“Dairy is tremendously important to it, and the medium to long-term outlook for dairy is incredibly encouraging.”

He believed that increasing urbanisation in China and the opening up of the Indian market would provide opportunities for the industry.

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chief executive Rob Brawley said feedback from those at the luncheon was positive, with people feeling reassured that the country’s financial management was in capable hands.

“It’s always great to have the decision makers in our district,” he said.

Mr Brawley said while the dairy price was volatile, he believed the long-term outlook for the dairy industry was good.

mostly just “passing through on his way down south” – he did make an appearance back in 2010 to talk about all things rugby, prior to the 2011 Rugby World Cup. A topic of concern for many New Zealanders of late has been Richie’s health, although he said he has been “pretty good” lately and recovered well from his latest injury.

“We have a great doctor and there’s no way they would put you at risk,” he said.

“We’re pretty lucky really.”

Richie said he does his best to take care of himself and put his health first, however, nothing is risk-free.

“Everything you do in life has risks, and the same goes for rugby.”

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Driveway sealing debated

BY SUSAN SANDYS

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Hundreds of Mid Canterbury rural property holders face paying up to over $10,000 each to seal their driveway entrances.

The Ashburton District Council service delivery committee last week approved of staff launching a controversial approach which will see the sealing of driveway entrances rolled out across the district.

The approach is authorised under the council’s vehicle crossing policy, reaffirmed under the district plan and introduced in 2012. As such it is enforceable and the council can issue infringement notices and take people to court if they do not comply.

Farmer and councillor Neil Brown, who voted against the recommendation, said yesterday he had wanted to see the

council adopt a more “practical approach”, which did not overburden ratepayers with unnecessary costs.

He objected to the “retrospective nature” of the action, as some roads had been resealed in the past few years but property owners had not had the opportunity to piggy-back on the council work, as staff had been under-resourced.

Councillor Peter Reveley agreed.

“To enforce something council hasn’t done their part, it’s not a very good look,” Mr Reveley said.

Staff will use three different ways to force property holders to seal their driveway entrances.

The first is when the council reseals a road it will notify property owners and organise driveway sealing, entering

into a 60 (landowner)/40 per cent cost sharing arrangement.

The second is if the council rebuilds a sealed road it will seal entrances and pay for it themselves, and the third is that when a landowner applies for a building consent which involves intensification of use that landowner must pay to have the entrance sealed themselves.

The first option, generally undertaken by the council on each road every seven to 15 years, could cost landowners up to an estimated $3000, while the latter from $10,000 to $15,000.

Roading manager Brian Fauth said he expected the council would receive the majority of its complaints on the issue when it came to resealing roadways and property owners were told they had to have their

driveways done and fork out 60 per cent of the cost.

However, the council would work in with people and could discuss how they would pay for the work.

Shingle on roads was a safety issue, and ideally it would be good to see the majority of driveways on busy sealed roads done as soon as possible. He hoped within 15 years the majority of driveway entrances on sealed roads throughout the district would be sealed.

Mayor Angus McKay was among those who voted against the recommendation, but he said yesterday staff had made a good case at the meeting that they would enforce the policy fairly.

“The officers received the way council wished it to be interpreted and I think it will be alright,” Mr McKay said.

■ AUTUMN WEATHER

In brief Highland ball It’s time to throw on those dancing shoes and head along to the highland ball. The ball is being held on Saturday night at the Ashburton Racecourse as a fundraising venture for the upcoming New Zealand Highland and National Dancing Championships in July. Ashburton Highland Dancing Association vice-president Megan Christie said the evening was set to be a good one. “We’ve got a really good band from Christchurch called Bubble Men and they play a good range of music,” she said. Other fundraising initiatives have already been held including a movie night, wood chopping and raffles but Mrs Christie said the highland ball was the main event. Tickets are $50 each.

Calendar competition The Ashburton District Council has launched its annual Road Safety Calendar Competition. This week is Road Safety Week, which encourages motorists to take care on the road and drive to the conditions. Each year the council holds a competition for all budding artists in the district between the ages of 4 to 14 years old. Project officer Rachael Boyd said the calendar competition was an opportunity for young people to speak up about road safety issues in a creative way. Winning artists will have their art work published in the 2016 road safety calendar, as well as other prizes.

Toddler run over An 11-month-old girl is fighting for her life after being run over by a small truck in a Paeroa driveway yesterday. Emergency services were called to an address in Bush Road at 2.30pm and the toddler airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition. “The driver of the truck is not related to the house and the serious crash unit is speaking to the driver and investigating the circumstances of this tragic incident,” said Inspector Tony Wakelin. “Victim support has been offered to the girl’s family and the driver of the truck.”

Autumn leaves tumble Yesterday’s nor’wester caused autumn leaves to tumble, creating a crunchy pathway for pedestrians in the CBD, and a headache for staff attempting to maintain leaf-free floors in businesses. Ashburton District Council’s contract manager Brian Fauth said the leaf litter would be dealt with as part of the street sweeping programme, which is ramped up over April and May to keep on top of the autumn fall.

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Vehicle wreckage extracted from the sea Police say it is too early to tell what the car linked to missing Invercargill boy Mike ZhaoBeckenridge can tell them.

Scientists from ESR are examining the wreckage of the car, extracted from the sea near Curio Bay yesterday, as they travel on the boat Awesome

back to Bluff. Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Bowman, of Invercargill, said he could not confirm if there were any bodies in the car, or if anyone was in the car when it went in the water.

He said the scientists would be looking for any clues about

Mike and his stepfather John Beckenridge, who have been missing since March 13.

Mr Beckenridge’s car was discovered in the water on March 26.

Police used a helicopter to drag the vehicle on to rocks of the Southland bay, before divers

attached floats to it and the helicopter dragged it to the waiting boat.

The operation took about five hours, after the police national dive team yesterday abandoned an initial plan to float the car to the surface using airbags.

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Stink bug in NZ A small stinky insect invading New Zealand has triggered a spate of new border security measures.

The brown marmorated stink bug has forced the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) to beef up border security and consider deploying dogs to stop the evil-smelling animal. An MPI newsletter said biosecurity staff reported a “spike” in interceptions over the summer.

“Between 1 October and 31 March, border staff made 34 interceptions across a range of imported goods and pathways, including vehicles, sawn timber and personal effects.”

Thirteen of the 34 bugs were alive when intercepted. MPI said there was a new requirement for some vehicles and machinery from the United States to be treated prior to shipment. “We are also trialling the use of detector dog [sic] for finding stink bugs should any make it past MPI’s border defences,” the newsletter said. Consignments of household goods sent from the US could now be “devanned” or unsealed only at transitional, MPIapproved facilities.

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■ TODDLER’S TRAGIC DEATH

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Restorative justice for woman A woman who pleaded guilty to manslaughter after a toddler died in a hot car in Wanganui has been referred to the restorative justice process.

The woman, who has interim name suppression, was charged with manslaughter in relation to the death, and entered her plea in the High Court at Whanganui.

The 16-month-old boy died on January 16 after allegedly being left in a hot car at Whanganui Hospital.

In court yesterday, the woman took several deep breaths and cried quietly before making her guilty plea in a strong voice.

Throughout her appearance she stood still, staring straight ahead as she stood in the dock.

Defence lawyer Debbie

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Phones, computers for inmates Cells in all New Zealand jails may soon be fitted out with phones and computers in a bid to boost prisoners’ educational levels so that they can get jobs and stop reoffending after their release.

Corrections Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga is welcoming a controversial decision by British prison operator Serco to put phones and computers into every standard cell in its new $270 million jail for 960 men, which opens at Wiri in South Auckland tomorrow.

Prisoners will use the phones to make pre-arranged calls to family members and services such as counselling, but they will not be able to receive calls and their outgoing calls will be monitored. They will use the computers for study, to book appointments and even to change their meal menus.

“We believe that prisoners with access to this electronic learning tool are going to be more successful in increasing their education and skills. It is an advance I would like to see in all New Zealand prisons,” Mr Lotu-Iiga said.

But Sensible Sentencing Trust founder Garth McVicar said he was “appalled” by the move, saying it would actually create an incentive to offend.

The prison will be the first NZ jail to put electronic gear into all standard cells. - NZME

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Goodlet asked that Justice Robert Dobson not yet enter a conviction, as they would apply for a discharge without conviction.

Interim name suppression continues until her next appearance on June 5, when an application will be heard for permanent suppression.

At the woman’s first appearance on April 16, Judge David Cameron specified that media could publish the name of the deceased child, however a new order from Justice Dobson suppressed that and further details.

He ordered that suppression would now cover the name of the deceased child, the relationship between the woman and the child, and her place of work.

Suppression of the name of the child’s father continues, as

Crown prosecutor Lance Rowe said he was a victim of the crime.

The woman has been referred to restorative justice, though it was not discussed in court who the restorative justice conference would involve.

Restorative justice is a process for resolving crime which focuses on redressing the harm experienced by victims, while also holding the offender to account.

The process usually involves the victims and the offender meeting face-to-face.

A pre-sentence report would assess the woman’s home to see if it was suitable for a home detention sentence.

Rangitikei woman Clare Wishart arrived outside the courthouse following the ap-

pearance to protest against the manslaughter charge.

Ms Wishart, who was dressed in a black robe and judge’s wig, carried a sign saying “tragic accidents can simply happen there is no blame. It’s no one’s fault”.

“My heart told me I needed to turn up today,” she said.

Ms Wishart said she felt “sad” upon hearing the woman had pleaded guilty, but “heartened” that a discharge without conviction would be applied for.

She wanted to tell members of the public who felt the woman deserved the conviction to “have a heart”.

“Look, this wasn’t done out of malice. She’s probably had a lot on her mind . . . it can happen to all of us.”

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No foul play Police say there was no foul play to a car fire near Nelson in which a person was dead. Detective Senior Sergeant Ciaran Sloan said police were satisfied the circumstances surrounding the car fire on the Whangamoa Saddle on Saturday was not suspicious. Police said they know the identity of the person found dead in the scorched car, but that the results of forensic testing would be required to confirm that. Police are providing assistance to the person’s next of kin through support agencies and the matter has been referred to the coroner.

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Man found guilty A man who pulled teeth from women’s mouths with pliers has been found guilty on six charges.

Philip Hansen was found guilty in the Wellington District Court yesterday on two charges of wounding with intent to injure, two of male assaults female, one of assault with intent to injure and one of indecent assault. The jury deliberated for five hours before returning with the verdicts.

Hansen was acquitted on four other charges. He was denied bail and will be sentenced next month.

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Vehicles attempting to avoid a plank of wood on Auckland’s Harbour Bridge has resulted in a seven-vehicle nose-to-tail crash. The crash happened in the southbound lanes about 1.15pm, northern police communications shift Inspector Tony Wakelin said. Nobody was injured in the incident, he said. The third and fourth lane on the bridge were closed while the crash was cleared, he said. It was not known where the 1.2m piece of wood came from, but police would be reviewing CCTV footage to find out. - NZME

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Lucas Burgess, 7, took to the water for the last time at the Ashburton Community Pool yesterday.

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End of an era for the pool

By Daisy HuDson

daisy.h@theguardian.co.nz

Ashburton’s Community Pool will mark the end of an era tomorrow when it closes its doors for the last time.

The pool will close tomorrow afternoon, making way for the official opening of the new EA Networks Centre on Saturday.

First opened in 1982, at the height of its popularity the pool had about 85,000 admissions annually.

Initially an outdoor pool, the community rallied together to raise enough funding to have it heated and covered.

While the closing of the pool is bittersweet, its staff and users are looking forward to hitting the water at the new facility.

Aquatic supervisor Graeme Bainbridge said while it was sad to see the pool close, staff were excited to get into the “amazing” new centre.

He believed the new facility would encourage more people to take to the water.

The centre’s manager Steve Prescott said the community pool had taught countless people to swim over the years and had been a training ground for many great swimmers.

He said hundreds of hours

have been put in to the new EA Networks Centre to make sure everything was ready for the big opening weekend, and he was pleased with how preparations were coming together.

“I think when people see the facility first-hand they will be impressed,” he said.

“The whole complex has a welcoming feel as soon as you step through the main entrance.”

The new facility will be officially opened by deputy prime minister Bill English at 12.45pm on Saturday.

It will open for public use on Sunday.

A 2-year-old hit by a car after he ran out onto Mt Eden Rd yesterday remains in a critical condition at Starship Hospital yesterday. He is listed as being stable, but has severe injuries. Police continued the investigation into the incident yesterday. The car that collided with the boy and his grandmother, who was trying to stop him running out onto the road, will be examined by the serious crash unit.

However, police said the crash was a clear accident and the driver’s actions were not thought to be a factor.

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Elective surgery More New Zealanders will get elective surgery after the Government pledged an extra $48 million of funding. Prime Minister John Key and Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman made the pre-Budget announcement at Porirua’s Kenepuru Hospital. The new spending in this year’s Budget is to ensure National meets its long-running target of having about 4000 more elective surgical operations carried out each year.

Another $50 million will be spent over three years to support extra orthopaedic and general surgeries, and to create early intervention orthopaedic teams.

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■ NEPAL

In brief New leader for Greens It took just two hours for the Australian Greens to come up with their third leader in three years.

Senate one-termer Richard Di Natale replaces Christine Milne who quit the leadership in a surprise 10.30am announcement to party colleagues at Parliament House yesterday. Her lower house deputy Adam Bandt was the casualty of a partyroom meeting concluding about 12.30pm, with senators Scott Ludlam and Larissa Waters chosen to share his role.

Senator Di Natale, a GP and public health specialist, was elected to parliament in 2010 becoming the Greens first Victorian senator.

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Earthquake affected women stand in a queue to receive relief supplies in Pauwathock village, Sindhupalchok district, Nepal.

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Despair over quake relief Many victims are still awaiting basic relief supplies, as foreign aid trickles in after Nepal’s deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake.

“We’ve received a sack of rice and that is all,” Ishwar Shrestha, a resident of Bahrabise in Sindupalchok district where nearly 3000 people had died, said “All the houses here are gone, but no one from the government has come here offering help. No one. We have no place to shelter.”

Frustration was growing as even those who lived closer to

the capital complained of lack of relief and concern from the government since the earthquake.

“We have received some rice and packets of noodles, that’s what we have been eating,” said Sukuli Maharjan, from under a tarpaulin tent in Dharmapur, a village on the outskirts of Kathmandu. I don’t know how we will build the house.”

The quake destroyed entire towns and blocked roads in the mountainous country. The official confirmed death toll exceeded 7550 people, and was

expected to rise when more damage from isolated areas is counted.

In some places, people vented their anger at government representatives who had arrived to provide relief, even seizing aid trucks.

“What can the government give? They only stage a drama.

Even those who lost their houses in the landslide in Sindupalchowk have yet to receive the relief promised by the government,” Shrestha said.

“We hear on the news that aid is pouring in, but we have no

hope from our government. We have to rebuild on our own.”

There is little confidence in politicians in Nepal, which has been plagued for years with unstable politics and is currently without an elected government due to wrangling over a new constitution.

Prime Minister Sushil Koirala said yesterday relief efforts were picking up, but acknowledged a severe lack of key resources. “We are doing our best with the resources that we have.

The relief effort is gradual,” he said.

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US probes IS link to Texas shooting US investigators are probing the background of two slain gunmen after the Islamic State group claimed it had ordered an attack targeting an exhibit of caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed.

The White House said it was too soon to tell if the jihadist group was behind the failed attack, in which two gunmen were shot dead by a police officer before they could storm the event.

The case “is still under investigation by the FBI and other members of the intelligence community” to determine if the two assailants had any ties to the IS group, White House

Chimp shot Animal rights groups have slammed Spanish police for shooting dead a chimpanzee named Eve who escaped from a zoo on the holiday island of Mallorca with her companion Adam. Adam and Eve, who weigh about 80 kilograms each, escaped in Sa Coma on the island of Mallorca after apparently breaking out of their cage, police said. The Civil Guard police force launched a search and a few hours later found the female, who was then killed by forest rangers, a regional spokesman for the Guardia Civil police force said. Officers were still searching for Adam in a wooded, hilly region of the Mediterranean island, a top holiday destination for tourists from Britain, Germany and elsewhere.

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Tornado hits Germany

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The Queen has met her great grandchild Princess Charlotte at Kensington Palace. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s baby daughter, who is just three days old, was introduced to her great grandmother yesterday. The princess’ name was announced by her parents on Tuesday and in tribute to the Queen one of their daughter’s middle names is Elizabeth, while the other is Diana in recognition of William’s mother.

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spokesman Josh Earnest said.

“So it’s too early to say at this point.”

The Islamic State claim marked the first time the extremist group, which has captured swathes of territory in Syria and Iraq using brutal methods, is alleged to have carried out an attack in the United States.

“Two of the soldiers of the caliphate executed an attack on an art exhibit in Garland, Texas, and this exhibit was portraying negative pictures of the Prophet Mohammed,” the jihadist group said.

But Earnest said IS jihadists and other extremists are often “trying to capitalise on the opportunity that’s presented by

social media to try to communicate with individuals around the world, including inside the United States”.

US Senator John McCain, who is often critical of White House security policy and has warned of the jihadist threat, also cautioned that the claim should not be taken at face value.

“There’s no doubt that these young people were most likely inspired by ISIS,” he told reporters, adding: “ ... there’s a difference between carrying out an ISIS order and being inspired by ISIS”.

Police said the two gunmen drove up to the conference centre on Monday in Garland, where the American Freedom

Defence Initiative was organising a controversial Mohammed cartoon contest, and opened fire with assault rifles, hitting a security guard in the ankle.

A Garland police officer then shot and killed both men with his service pistol.

The two suspected jihadists were Elton Simpson, 31, and Nadir Soofi, 34, who shared an apartment in Phoenix, Arizona.

A Twitter account suspected of being linked to the gunmen vowed allegiance to the head of the IS group, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, The New York Times reported. But the IS released no “martyr” video and authorities had yet to find evidence of a direct connection to the jihadists.

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One man has been killed and more than 30 people injured when a tornado and violent storms hit northern Germany, ripping tiles off roofs, downing trees and overturning cars. Worst hit was the town of Buetzow near the northern port of Rostock, where bricks lay scattered in the streets after flying debris had badly injured one person and hurt dozens of others yesterday. Eyewitnesses spoke of a “tornado” that ripped through the town of 7800 people, where the local hospital was also damaged and a sports hall was used as a temporary shelter for people forced to leave their homes. A 26-year-old man was killed in the northern port city of Hamburg when parts of a roof toppled on to his car in the downtown harbourside area, also badly injuring his pregnant girlfriend who was seated next to him. Trees crashed on to roads and rail lines in the states of North RhineWestphalia and MecklenburgWestern Pomerania, and disrupted public transport in Hamburg.

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Challenging year ahead Stu Oldham

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he visit to Mid Canterbury of the country’s most powerful money man refocused many minds on the challenges that our strong regional economy now faces.

Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler spoke at a luncheon hosted by Grow Mid Canterbury and Business Mid Canterbury in Ashburton yesterday afternoon.

His presentation was more of an economic overview and, while it cannot be reported – his candid comments were off the record – the data he considered was well known.

Mr Wheeler is keeping an eye on the same economic data that our farmers, manufacturers, exporters, importers, advisors and local government have been monitoring for ages.

And increasingly, the data and the anecdotes that come with it say the next year will be difficult in many of the areas that have, for the past decade, spurred regional growth.

Top of mind is the impact of successive reductions in Fonterra’s forecast total payout to farmers, from $8.40kg/ms and 10c a share dividend to $4.50kg/ ms and 20c to 30c a share.

The drop will carve $6 billion from the national economy and hundreds of millions of dollars here.

The “average” farmer will lose 30 per cent of their income and local farm advisors say some will lose between 50c and $1 on every kilogram of milksolids they produce.

These are big numbers the bank must consider when it decides how the money we are making overseas, and reinvesting here, will affect the official cash rate.

There is growing unease about how the rate, which is buoyant by international standards, and the exchange rate make it difficult to maximise poorer export returns.

Mr Wheeler was alive to this: in an interview, he called the prospect of future dairy price cuts “worrying” and was mindful of the need for dairy property prices to stay strong.

Before leaving Ashburton, he said Mid Canterbury’s economy was performing “really well” and that the medium to long term future of dairying was encouraging.

These were fair observations which many will hope will be supported by a renewed focus on how the bank’s decision can affect regional growth.

YOUR VIEW Farmers’ Market The Ashburton District Farmers’ Market stall holders wish to advise their customers and the people of Mid Canterbury that they are taking a break over the winter and plan to be back in late September 2015.

Our eighth market season went well for us, some new stall holders joined us and this added to the variety and atmosphere of the market.

We have appreciated having buskers present at most markets.

We thank our loyal customers who have supported us, wet or fine, and will be pleased to welcome you all back to the market when we recommence.

Should anyone be interested in joining us as a stall holder, this is an excellent time to start thinking and planning, site availability not a problem, new

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Ashburton District Farmers’ Market secretary Judith Crozier

Pioneer Scots The Barque Blenheim set sail from Greenock Scotland on 25th August, 1840 with 197 Scots, most in family groups, arriving in Port Nicholson [Wellington] at Kaiwharawhara on 27th December, 1840.

These Scots were part of early settlement in New Zealand - building the road between Wellington and Petone, and working in many of the early exploration and surveying parties until land became available.

From there they developed and farmed land mainly around the lower North Island, some opened business according to

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their skills, while others went further afield.

To mark this 175 years of settlement in New Zealand arrangements are in place to hold dinners in Auckland on the 22nd and Wanganui on the 25th of August to mark the Blenheim’s departure, and a picnic at Kaiwharawhara Park in Wellington on the 27th of December 2015 to mark the arrival.

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POLL RESULT Yesterday’s result Q: Should farmers be forced to seal their driveway entrances?

No 62% Yes 38%

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he $26 million price tag for the PM’s scheme to replace the flag is extravagant beyond belief. What’s more, as far as democracy is concerned, it is seriously flawed as it is predicated on the unproven assumption a majority of us actually want a new flag.

Thus, the obvious and truly democratic stage of the process has already been by-passed as we are to be asked to select from some possible alternatives to the standard that has done us so proud for so many years, rather than be given a chance to stay with the tried and true.

So one genuine referendum could well have done the trick at less than half the price. “Do you want to change the flag”?

“No”, responds the legendary majority. Game over.

The “defaced” Blue Ensign with Union flag, in use since 1869 and chosen by, among others, high-ranking Maori Chiefs of the day, to remain in service for the foreseeable future.

But no! That’s not at all the way it is to be done. A ubiquitous “panel” has been established to select from the four or five potential replacements on display and the chosen one will then be matched against the present banner to produce a “winner” some time next year.

Mr Key’s fudged reply to this wholly illogical procedure is as inadequate as it is inaudible so, presumably, with no further ado, we shall have to go through with it while other far more important considerations, domestic and otherwise, will have to be put on the famous back burner and left to simmer quietly until a realistic decision is taken by all nation-loving Kiwis.

Another, though somewhat different form of democracy, could also do with an airing: the “right” of the public to know the precise whereabouts of our defence forces at any given moment, day and night.

To hear the bleatings of some of the ladies and gentle-

Today’s online poll question Q: Are you making a submission on the council’s longterm plan?

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Therefore, Democracy comes with its own cost and is not really for everyone. Even so, it’s probably still the fairest form of government we have though enjoying a long way short of

men of the media, one would think only a detailed time-line, complete with exact info as to location, planning and future movements – preferably with co-ordinates for the conveni-

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Do you want to change the flag? ‘No’, responds the legendary majority. Game over. universal support.

When its name and aims are distorted, as above, crying, parrot-like, “democracy is being trampled on”, we should, as they say, take a rain check, before following the crowd.

Meanwhile, by the time the muesli’s on the table on our Friday morning, a new government, also “ democratically” elected, will be taking office in

ence of ISIS and other ill-disposed agencies – would suffice.

They seem to have no idea of defence concerns such as secrecy and the avoidance of “careless talk”.

Such demands are both fatuous and the height of irresponsibility.

It is most definitely not our democratic right we have open slather to such things.

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In the scheme of things, and after five years of Tory rule, one would have expected Labour to sweep back into power.

That this seems unlikely may have something to do with its leader, Ed Miliband, who has failed to ignite a popular, public surge.

Had it been his brother, David, at the helm, the feeling is there would by now be one left foot already in the doorway of No 10.

But David, once a successful Foreign Secretary and thus thought to be the man for the leadership after Mr Brown, was not, unlike Ed, a Union Man so not chosen. It’s an error of judgment that may ensure Mr Cameron will still be in residence in Downing Street at the weekend.

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■ SOLID ENERGY

Jobs on the line at Stockton mine

BY LEE SCANLON Buller people are holding their breath for news of big job losses at Stockton opencast mine today and are hoping Solid Energy won’t mothball the mine altogether.

The company has called a meeting of mineworkers in Westport’s NBS Theatre at 3.30pm today to announce a restructure. It will meet local businesspeople at 5.30pm.

Around 440 jobs are on the line at the mine, where Solid Energy cut 185 jobs a year ago.

West Coast-Tasman MP Damien O’Connor said he was expecting bad news.

“Clearly there are some big challenges - a low coal price, the cost of mining, and a board that’s been flailing around for some time to find a solution to their financial worries.”

He did not rule out mothballing the mine. He said he could

The Stockton opencast mine.

see the logic in leaving the coal in the ground and hoping the coal price would increase, rather than ripping coal out and selling it at a loss.

However, he believed commentators had underestimated the impact mothballing would have elsewhere.

“The viability of the Midland

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from the district as they have to leave to seek employment.”

Local sporting and voluntary organisations would also suffer if people had to move out for work, he said.

He believed mothballing the mine was unlikely because of the social and economic costs elsewhere – such as the Midland line and Lyttelton Port.

“That might be an argument that the politicians see to support the continuation in a limited form.”

The long-awaited Solid Energy announcement had been a double-edged sword, Mr Bradley said.

“It’s caused a lot of anxiety while people knew the sword was hanging over them, but at least it has meant employment.”

Some workers had already quit their jobs at Stockton because of the uncertainty, he said.

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line and shareholders of Lyttelton Port - they are all going to take a bath and suffer consequences.”

The Government said last month it had done no analysis on the impact on Buller or elsewhere of Solid Energy failing.

Mr O’Connor said the lack of analysis was typical of a gov-

ernment which lacked planning for regional economies or the national economy.

“Their mantra was the farming industry and mining industry. What are they faced with now and what are their alternatives?”

At least today’s announcement would give Buller some certainty, he said.

“It’s been agony for the workers and their families, for retailers, for the whole of the community.”

Westport retailer Pat Bradley said the community was worried about mineworkers and their families.

“I’m quite fearful for the staff in the in the mine and optimistic that the mine will continue but it’s very clear some unfortunate people are going to lose their jobs,” Mr Bradley said.

“Loss of those earnings will impact through the community and it will mean loss of people

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A Mid Canterbury seed company has stolen a march on the competition with the announcement of a partnership with a large Australian-based seed business.

Canterbury Seed has won exclusive New Zealand distribution rights for Pacific Seed, a major proprietary seed company involved in breeding, development and marketing of hybrid seeds including sunflower,

wheat, maize and fodder beet.

The distribution rights mean Carr group and the Carr family continue to storm the agricultural industry and are fast becoming the big boys of the industry while the partnership will give farmers more access to a wider range of growing options.

Pacific Seed managing director Nick Gardner said his company have been operating in New Zealand for 23 years.

“We know Canterbury Seed well – they are leading edge

in the local New Zealand seed business, are passionate about quality and are customer centric in their approach.”

Although Canterbury Seed have been investing significantly in research and development in proprietary grains and seeds, Pacific Seed will add more to the equation, according to managing director Craig Carr.

“Canterbury Seed will distribute seed under the Pacific Seeds brand via existing rural supply stores and networks.”

■ STATE HOUSES

Buyers sought for state homes Tauranga and Invercargill have been chosen for the first 1000 to 2000 sales of state houses.

Housing NZ Minister Bill English and Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett said the two cities were chosen “because they have stable demand for social housing and active community housing providers keen to consider the next steps”.

They said they had not yet decided how many houses would be sold in each place, but the Government target of selling 1000 to 2000 this year suggests that all 1250 existing state houses in Tauranga and all 370

in Invercargill will be up for sale if willing buyers can be found.

“In both regions, Housing NZ owns a significant number of houses so there is potential for more than one organisation to acquire houses,” Mr English said.

“The next step is to consult with iwi and hapu in the two regions to identify any particular interests under the Treaty of Waitangi, before deciding whether to proceed to market sounding.”

Two iwi organisations are already registered community housing providers in Tauran-

ga: Nga Potiki a Tamapahore Trust and Mangatawa-Papamoa Blocks Inc, both representing Maori in the Papamoa area. A trustee of both trusts, Victoria Kingi, has said in the past that they were keen to buy 149 state houses in their rohe, and she said today that they were also interested in joining a collective approach for the wider area.

“The priority is the housing in our particular tribal rohe, but it depends on a number of factors - whether there is potential for a collective approach across various providers and iwi,” she said.

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■ FEED WHEAT CONTRACTS

Contract price down 10 per cent

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First feed wheat contracts for the 2015/16 season are almost 10 per cent down on last year..

PGG Wrightson offered its first feed wheat contracts of the season this week at $375 tonne delivered to the mill.

This compares to around $405 tonne delivered last season.

Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers’ grain and seed chairperson Joanne Burke said the figure was disappointing.

“I didn’t feel it was going to drop that much in light of the fact there wasn’t a great surplus and we didn’t have that carryover from last year.”

However it was only an indicator and a starting point, Ms Burke was quick to point out.

Further contracts are expected to be forthcoming over the next month including milling wheat contracts with some offers expected next week.

Ms Burke said cereal farmers had been shielded from world wheat prices last season because of high local demand.

“We had a highly buoyant dairy industry but in light of the corrections occurring among stock holders we do expect the demand to be back a little as farmers clarify feed budgets.”

Mid Canterbury ‘fed well’ throughout the recent dry period and was able to support South and North Canterbury farmers, she said.

“We can fill the needs of north and south.”

Although the price offered by PGG Wrightson was not where she had hoped it would be Ms Burke advised each individual farmer to look at what situation best suits their farm before accepting or declining a contract.

“We want to see a fair price at all times but we respect farmers’ decisions.”

Around 300,000 tonnes of feed wheat was harvested last season with around 16 per cent still remaining unsold and on farm at present.

However carryover wheat of 49,600 tonnes was well down on the 68,100 tonnes recorded in 2014 and 138700 tonnes in 2013.

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Roadside storage against law Farmers storing stockfeed on roadsides can expect to hear from the Ashburton District Council.

ADC contracts engineer Fernando Marilla said the practice of using road berms for storage was outlawed under the council’s transportation bylaw for safety reasons.

The council will first issue a written request to anyone breaching the rules, asking them to remove the items.

“If they don’t move it, we will wait a

couple of weeks before getting our own contractors to do the job, at the farmer’s expense,” Mr Marilla said.

Any deviation from the rules requires a council permit.

This includes grazing stock on the roadsides.

Mr Marilla said most farmers were aware of the rules surrounding the use of roadsides as storage areas and the council had not received many complaints in recent years.

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Hinds YFC member dairy trainee of year Hinds Young Farmer James Davidson’s competitive spirit has won out again, this time in the Dairy Industry Awards, where he earned the Dairy Trainee of the Year title last week.

The 26-year-old won $19,500 in prizes and is currently working on the Darfield, Canterbury, farm owned by Warren and Annemieke Thomas milking 1400 cows.

Mr Davidson holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Farm Management and plans to go contract milking.

“We warmed to his presentation and he was very confident in himself,” Mrs Halford, a Hawke’s Bay farmer, says. “The video James prepared for judging was fantastic and illustrated the variety of knowledge and skills required to manage a dairy farm. It really showed his passion for dairying and the variety that it offers.”

Last year Mr Davidson performed well at the Young Farmer Contest at Lincoln, winning the agrisports challenge.

Justin and Melissa Slattery were named Sharemilker/Equity Farmers of the Year and James Foote became the Farm Manager of the Year.

Full Results New Zealand Sharemilker/Equity Farmer of the Year

James Davidson Winner – Justin & Melissa Slattery, runner-up – Johan & Theona Blom, third – Rob & Mel van den Brand New Zealand Farm Manager of the Year Winner – James Foote, runner-up – Mark Cudmore, third – Karla Frost New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year Winner – James Davidson, runner-up – Gerard van der Mark, third – Brett Steeghs.

Stock prices on a par with last week A medium sized yarding of prime lambs sold on a par with last week at the Tinwald sale.

Heavy, woolly lambs fetched $110-$177, mediums $95-$107, and lighter lambs, $70$85.

Heavy, woolly ewes made $105-$115, medium weights $75-$85, and light sheep, $56$70.

A smaller yarding of store lambs realised

$53 to $64 for better lambs.

Prime cattle prices also held firm with last week, with 188 cows yarded.

Friesian types over 600kg made over $1.50kg, medium weights (500-600kg) made $1.40-$1.49, and lighter types less than $1.40.

Jerseys also sold well, with heavier cows achieving $1.30-$1.40kg, and lighter cows (under 400kg), $1.10-$1.25.

RURAL WOMEN REPORTS Anama Rosebank Rest home and Retirement Village manager, Sue Prowse gave a detailed address to Anama Rural Women at their April meeting in the village residents’ recreation room She provided statistics on growth in the aged sector, accessibility to residential care, cost, staff and staff training.

Rosebank has been in Ashburton for 20 years, employs 100 staff and has expanded to include the villas for independent living with access to care facilities. Plans are in hand for rebuilding part of the home and adding studio units to the villa complex.

Mrs Prowse saw a huge challenge to the government in providing services for growing numbers of elderly with fewer young people to care for them. A great demand also exists for respite care.

With 18 different nationalities represented in the staff, training is required to bring carers to NZ standards and includes a strict oral, reading and writing English exam. Job applicants must pay for courses to demonstrate ability.

Anama members were given a tour of one of the villas and expressed their thanks for an enlightening and informative address.

Other topics discussed at the meeting included giving a donation to the Relay for Life, assistance to a Mayfield family, the use of name badges and the Women Walk the World event on April 29 at Lake Hood.

The branches March meeting also enlightened members on health care when cardiac nurse Hannah Stocker spoke about the causes, symptoms and prevention of heart disease.

Lynnford A good attendance of members met at Marilyn’s home on Glassworks Road, our guest speaker was Esme Hill from

the Kidney Foundation, a very interesting speaker, Esme spoke about her own family’s experiences and there were many questions relating to how this can be treated while still giving the recipient the opportunity to go to work and try and lead a life to the full The Ashburton Kidney Foundation meets on the second Tuesday of each month and anyone is welcome A donation to the Foundation was presented in memory of dearly beloved member Audrey Tilson. Esme was thanked and presented with a gift.

Marion Dent reported on Relay for Life and the Cake Stall which was held to raise funds for this Event. Many thanks to Russell and Elaine Lowe for the use of their caravan on Saturday/ Sunday for the Relay for Life.

Marion reported on the Field Days at Kirwee.

Our next meeting will be at the Ashburton Hotel May 7, 11.30am.

Seafield Seven members of the Seafield Rural Women met at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church Lounge for our April meeting.

The meeting was started with a welcome from the president who then led with the Creed. We then welcomed our Speaker Becs who is one of the physios at the hospital.

She mainly specialises in hands and paediatrics but was willing to speak on any subject that came up and told us how to get an appointment with her or one of the other people in the department. Most members found her very helpful we then thanked her with a gift of fruit for giving up her time to speak to us.

We then carried on with our meeting with the Motto: - A sharp tongue is the only instrument which does not blunt with use.

We had the last minutes read and financial report where it was passed for payment a donation of $100 to be given to Relay for Life and with dona-

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Members were thanked for doing baking for the provincial stall.

Went through all the correspondence discussing the things that were coming up in the provincial. Plus were thanked for the card sent to Elizabeth’s mother who had her 100th birthday recently.

We then checked to see if we had enough cars and runners for Meals on Wheels this month then I asked the members if any were keen to help Kerry with a seminar but all felt they were past dealing with that sort of thing now.

We then closed the meeting with a social time before going home.

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Winchmore Marg Verrall presided over an attendance of 22 members and three visitors Stephanie Butchard introduced our speaker for the evening Marie Hibbert who was accompanied by her sister Cecilia Hibbert.

Both ladies but especially Marie enjoys many crafts, weaving and making braids.

They bought along many examples of their work and explained to members how

their work was created those present enjoyed looking at and examining the wonderful pieces of the ladies work.

Stephanie thanked them for coming and presented them with a gift of the Rural Women Baking Book.

The branch had been busy since our last formal meeting and President Margaret highlighted and thanked members for their participation in:■ The very successful After Five Dinner held in February ■ The enjoyable Progressive Dinner and thanks to the Hosts ■ Meals on Wheels Deliveries ■ Morning Tea had been provided for the local Winz Office and much appreciated ■ Relay for Life ■ Safe Houses projects – 90 houses is the aim to celebrate 90 years of Rural Women ■ Great branch sales for recipe books ■ Field Day at Kirwee 2 Winchmore members participated ■ Gwenda Hansen’s lovely knitted poppies Upcoming Events to take note of May 29 - Link meeting hosted by Winchmore details to follow June 26 – Winchmore Annual Quiz.

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■ BMW 218I ACTIVE TOURER $51,990

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hat a fantastic first weekend of Wheels Week.

So much to see, listen to (Graeme Crosby) and cars and bikes of every description, both motoring and competing throughout the county. And with the combination of great weather, our foothills roads and scenery to match.

BMW have come up with lots of new wheels recently, ranging from the radical, and appropriately expensive, electrified i3 and i8, to the much more affordable 2-Series Active Tourer.

But then even these Active Tourer cross-overs are rather radical, for they are the first ever, front-wheel drive BMWs. They’re based on the Mini platform, but with an extended wheelbase so have the advantage of a flat floor.

This, together with the raised body has enabled BMW to make maximum use of the space inside as well as makng it really versatile.

Irrespective of this, visually it’s still clearly a BMW. And despite its raised height it’s aerodynamically efficient, which reflects in its excellent fuel economy.

There’s a choice of petrol or diesel engines. The drive car was a petrol with the same 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo used by the Mini Cooper, developing 100kW and 220Nm. You’re mostly unaware there’s three cylinders under the bonnet, for this engine’s not only flexible and very easy to drive, but quiet too, the only exception perhaps being the appealing sound it makes when stirred hard.

But then you don’t need to stir it, for it’s extremely willing through peak torque being on hand from just 1250rpm, which means it responds quickly and smoothly from both low revs and mid-range thanks to this and the decisive six-speed auto.

And it’s even more willing when you select sport mode rather than comfort (most appropriate for local roads) or eco, as 0-100kmh is dispatched in 9.2 seconds.

While the claimed overall fuel economy is 5.2/100km the low to mid 6s were indicated over my drive time.

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Trans: 6-speed auto, front wheel drive.

Quoted Economy: 5.2L/100km.

Safety: 6 airbags - 5 star rating Warranty: 5 year warranty, 3 year no-cost service plan.

FINALE I enjoyed driving this first ever frontwheel-drive BMW. It’s spacious, versatile, practical and the three cylinder, turbo petrol engine is a gem!

110kW/330Nm from its 2-litre,turbo four-cylinder and 8-speed auto, is slightly quicker (0-100kmh in 8.9 seconds and overall economy of 4.2L/100m).

Obviously BMW doesn’t market this “Active Tourer” amongst their performance models, but during my drive time it soon became clear they have been endowed with all that’s necessary to fulfil its name.

Given it is front wheel drive, you neither expect, nor get the traditional rear drive, BMW handling characteristics.

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When in comfort mode and on the open road, the suspension comes up with quiet and effective cushioning. While unavoidable pot-holes can certainly be felt, it coped very well with the cross-countrylike streets of central Christchurch.

On coarse chip, there’s noticeable noise from the run-flat tyres, but this reduces considerably as they warm up.

Meanwhile, within the surprisingly spacious cabin there’s a definite sense of typical BMW presentation and practicality with the soft-touch plastics, dials, iDrive controller etc.

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All in all the cabin proved a very nice place for all to be in. The view all round is generally very good, but the A-pillars, there of course for strength, do intrude a little.

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Allenton Bowling Club Congratulations to Graham Bishop and Rod Jenner Champion of Champions for Seniors and Colts. Well bowled boys.

You have done Allenton Proud. Prize Results of Club Tournaments for 2015 are as follows: Drawn Triples Mary & Gordon Cartwright Memorial R Holdom (s) D Thomas D McCormick Mixed Drawn Triples Mary Campbell Memorial F McKnight (s) J Kingsbury D. McEvedy Men’s Drawn Triples Ron White Memorial Cup G Bishop (s ) R Jenner R Scarf Men’s Drawn Triples Barr Memorial Shield A McIntosh (s ) B Hopwood J Vanderheide Drawn 3 bowl Triples Rickard Bros Cup G Clarke (s) K McLaren B Boothroyd Mixed Drawn Triples Walter Johnston Trophy B White (s) D Thomas M Knox Mixed Fours Motz Cup B Hopwood (s) B Brasell J Smith D McEvedy Evening Pairs Aggregate McIntosh Trophy B White (s ) N Woods Open Fours Archie Todd Cup A McGirr (s) J Drayton R Kane R Jenner Great bowling everyone. Winter Bowls Programme is now happening so good luck and good bowling to all that are playing.

Age Concern Ashburton Mayor, Angus McKay chaired the Annual General Meeting of Age Concern Ashburton held at the Senior Centre on Friday May 1.

Presentations were made to two retiring committee members – former President, Jenette Storrier and founding committee member, Rosa Bennett, who was awarded Honorary Life Membership.

President Jeanette Tarbotton presented her Annual Report and Jocelyn Southby; Financial Advisor presented the Annual Financial Statements. Reports were also presented by Mary Harrison, Director of Day Services, the 206 Club and Dianne Moss, Co-ordinator of the falls prevention programme, Steady As You Go, (SAYGO) Following the election of the executive committee Guest Speaker, Caroline O’Brien addressed the meeting with a wealth of information as to the development and testing processes of new drugs, their distribution and availability.

She also outlined the challenges facing

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The afternoon proceedings concluded with afternoon tea.

A reminder that Courtesy Drivers, Gardeners and Total Mobility Assessment are all available from the office 3086817.

Ashburton Celtic Netball First up Celtic Netball would like to thank all our sponsors who have kindly contributed to our club this year. VetEnt, The Somerset Grocer, Bus and Truck Bodywork Ltd, Ashburton New World and Ashburton Signs and Graphics are the businesses that have kept our club running and we appreciate everything they have done for us.

Opening rounds of the season have heralded a few ups and downs for our teams but nothing that can’t be worked on and improved. VetEnt Celtic A had a narrow loss to College A but it was a much better performance after the first round loss. Celtic B also recorded a second loss but some good improvement from last week. Celtic Green, Celtic C and Celtic D all remain undefeated after 3 rounds and all have tough matches this weekend to cement those top spots.

Celtic U18 had an incredibly tight win to secure their first points of the season.

Well done girls! Our social team are finding the competition very tough in the social grade but they will get there are the season goes on.

Don’t forget we have a fundraiser quiz night on Friday 8th May out at the club rooms from 6pm so get your teams together! It will be a great night!

Ashburton Indoor Bowls With the season well underway it’s time for this year’s first indoor bowls challenge.

I’m going to set these little tasks each month for clubs and their members to undertake and hopefully, done properly it might see a few more people introduced to the sport.

So the task for this month is simple.

Each club traditionally has one club night a week and over the next three or four weeks the challenge is for each club member to bring a long a friend or family member who isn’t a regular bowls player and get them to experience the sport.

Not all of them will come back, that’s a certainty, but even if one out every 10

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People’s ignorance of Indoor Bowls is the sport’s biggest downfall.

But because they have never played, they don’t actually know what the game is all about – and more importantly how enjoyable it can be.

So let’s show the uneducated.

Well done to the representative side that beat South Canterbury on Sunday.

The old foe from down the road can prove a tough test and the determination shown to hold the lead throughout the day was commendable.

Congratulations also to Rosemary Bennett, Noeline Brough and Maurice Sunbeam who won the Rakaia Triples on Saturday with an unbeaten day on the mats.

Enjoy your week!

Methven Bowls Club Trophy winners for 2014/15 season Ladies Championships - Singles Shirley Pagey. Runner Up Di Callaghan. Pair’s Melva Middleton and Wendy Blackwell.

Triples Maureen Sullivan, Raoina Isherwood and Mary Stone. Fours Maureen Sullivan Raiona Isherwood Melva Middleton and Mary Stone.

Junior Ladies - Singles Di Callaghan.

Most improved Junior lady Di Callaghan.

Ngaere Dalton drawn pairs Shirley Pagey and Lyn Fensom. Nora Stephens Drawn pairs Mary Stone and Maureen Sullivan.

Neville Goodwin tray Mary Stone. Hart Married Couples Rob and Lyn Fensom.

Jack and Jill Lois Allred and Jim Lattimore. Hart drawn Aussie pairs Melva Middleton and Jim Lattimore.

Men’s Open - Singles Simon Fleetwood.

Runner Up Craig Carter. Pairs Craig Carter and Bruce Harper. Triples Craig Carter Simon Fleetwood and Jeff Nowell. Fours Craig Carter Neil Owen Gene Pagey and Jeff Nowell. Juniors - Singles Rob Fensom. Pairs Rob Fensom and Ivan Syme.

Triples Rob Fensom Ivan Syme and Jim Lattimore. Fours Rob Fensom Ivan Syme Jim Lattimore and Bruce Redmond.

Colts Singles Aaron Allred. Runner up Bruce Redmond. Pairs Gary Blackwell and Bruce Redmond. Most Improved player over all Greg Turnbull. Ken Waterreus Drawn Triples Bruce Harper Ivan Syme and Alex Wright. Timpson Drawn pairs Craig Carter and Gary Blackwell

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Methven Croquet Another season has now closed and our players are preparing for the winter and the art of staying warm – hope the snow stays on Mount Hutt.

Methven Croquet Club has had a busy time this season watching the teams from Mount Hutt College under the guidance of Carolyn Fordyce, practising for their Sojourn North in March to participate in the National Secondary Schools Playoffs. Methven were impressive in the South Canterbury playoffs with three of the four teams representing South Canterbury Secondary Schools coming from Methven and being placed runnerup, 6th and 10th from a field of 20 plus Colleges at the Nationals. Congratulations to the school and to Carolyn for her dedication to the youth of our town.

The advent of our youth into the croquet world has inspired us to finally try to get our lawns up to standard. Over the last few years they have declined badly – and the arrival of a family of rabbits didn’t help matters. However we have now contracted Dallas Paterson to remedy this sad situation – two of our three lawns are completely demolished – the third will happen when the first two are finished.

We will keep you posted on the progress of our new look. Stay warm over winter.

U3A Te Huranui-Bryan Clark held the attention of U3A members who attended the Tuesday meeting, he laid a foundation by using his family history.

And how Maori spread throughout the eastern South Island.

Ashburton area was used for fishing and hunting by transient Maori, rather than it being a settlement place for them.

We also got a very detailed account of the creation story according to Maori oral traditions.

He talked of his education and training he gained as he was moved through different colleges, and through his army training. He joined the Army at age sixteen. Later as policeman he helped with the removal of protesters at Bastion point.

Te Huranui talked of his ambition to improve Maori statistics in regard education, housing and improving life for

many Maori people.

He gave a good outline of how Ngai Tahu along with hired business and investment professionals have managed their pay out funds.

Education funds are made available to students after the first year of tertiary education, giving them time to prove really want their chosen path.

They also have a system similar to Kiwi Saver.

A busy question and answer time followed his address. And feedback from members was positive.U3A.ashburton@ gmail.com

Waireka Croquet Club By now you will have read our list of prize-winners at Waireka from closing day on April 18. A happy day was had by all who attended – congratulations to the prize-winners for the 2014/2015 Season – well done.

Just prior to closing three of our members Audrey Leath, Edmund Fordyce and Logan McCorkindale were chosen to represent South Canterbury in the annual Interprovincial Golf Croquet match against Otago. This is a longstanding battle between the two provinces and I am pleased to report that, on this occasion, South Canterbury soundly trounced Otago and retain the Penguin Trophy for this year. Our congratulations to South Canterbury – and of our course our Clubmates for earning their Rep badges.

On Thursday 16th the annual battle between Allenton, Methven and Waireka in Association Croquet was held on our lawns to establish the champion of champions in the three grades of Intermediate, B and C. Unfortunately the day was extremely cold but being staunch croquet players a result was reached in all grades – and no illness resulted from the weather. Congratulations to Logan McCorkindale Waireka (Intermediate) who won the Waireka Tray. Jill Walkham Allenton (B Grade) who won the Hazel Leonard Tray and Carolyn Fordyce Waireka (C Grade) who won the Morrissey Mallet. Always a friendly day.

Our thoughts now turn to the Winter Activities of Mahjong and Euchre (check the daily diary for details). All are welcome to come and play and enjoy the company and a cuppa.

SPORTS DRAWS AND RESULTS

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field 2 10 Geraldine 7 Zone 3 (Pleasant Point) Pleasant Point 2 2 St Andrews/Highfield 15; Maungati 10 North Otago 7 Zone 4 Waimate 10 North Otago 2 7; Gleniti 2 5 Tokarahi 12

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May 2 Men’s Division 3rd handicap J Allan 81-13-68; T Kingsbury 76-7-69; J Low , S Cross 71 2nd putting M Keir 24, G Duthie 25, J Allan 27 Nearest the Pins: Aon Insurance No. 2 J Allan; John Mc Auliffe Bayleys No 11B Fielder; Marilyn Cross Property Brokers No 5; Joan Johns, ANZ Bank No 14; W Vessey; ATS No 9 & 18: J Sim Nett Eagle: not struck Twos: W Vessey J Johns S King Ashvegas player of the day J W Allan 81-13-68 May 5 Ladies Division 4th Stableford Joan Johns and Helen Rapsey 39, Alison Vessey 36, Judy Webb, Juliet McLeod, Glenys Carr and Sharon Duthie 35;Hastings McLeod Property Brokers Marilyn Cross 2nd shot 2 & 11 Jan Clucas 0-29 andHelen Rapsey 30+ALT nearest pin 5 & 14 Joan Johns;Twos - Joan Johns;Players of the day - Joan Johns and Helen Rapsey

Aorangi South Canterbury May 4 Women’s Open Pennants Zone 1 (Ashburton) (round 4 rescheduled) Ashburton 2 Mayfield 1 15; Methven 5 Rakaia 12 Zone 2 (Pleasant Point) Pleasant Point 1 11.5 Temuka 5.5; May-

May 1 and 5 Methven 9 Hole 2nd Stableford Lorna Dent 54-29-35; 19 stablefords,Mike Markillie 55-19-36;17, BNZ 2nd shot Kate Totty, Hammer Hardware best player Lorna Dent

Ashburton Golf Club May 5 Women’s Section LGU, Medal: Silver: Helen Hawksby 71; Bronze 1: Hilary Ward 72, Sheryl Reid 75; Bronze 11: Gay Lane 77; Bronze 111: Jan McArthur 76 Nearest The Pins: No 4 Gabites: Pauline Bell, No 8 House of Travel Ashburton: Catherine Bell, No 12 Lynn Small’s Salon: Hillary Lovett, No14 Todds of Ashburton: Wendy Ball, No 18 2nd shot to Green: Win Carter Twos: Catherine Bell No 8, Maryanne Urquhart No 12

Ashburton Veterans Golf Association Wakelin Trophy. 1st.37 stableford points Dave Hewitt; 2nd. 36 stableford points Trevor Watson; 3rd. = 34 stableford John King, Owen Everest, Ray Goodwin and John McArthur; 7th. = 33 stableford John Harris, Dave tilson and Murray Mellish; 10th. = 32 stableford points Bill Mason and Trevor Kerr.

Methven Golf Club Ladies Golf Open Tournament Grad e 1 0-17.7

Best Gross Judy Webb (Mayfield) 87, 2nd Gross Denise Kenny (Geraldine) 88 Best Nett Nett Jan Clucas (Mayfield)74, 2nd NetSisi Silcock (Geraldine) 75 B/L 1st Stableford Cath Galwey (Gleniti) 35, 2nd Stableford Jenny Senior (Methven) 34, 3rd Stableford Sara Gallagher 33 Grade 2 17.8 – 24.4 Best Gross Lyn Worsfold (Methven) 96, 2nd Gross Marion Wederell (Rakaia) 97 Best Nett Ruth Smith (Methven) 78, 2nd Nett Nola Hydes (Methven) 79 1st Stableford Mary Stone (Methven) 27 B/L, 2nd Stableford Jane Helmore (Methven)27, 3rd Stableford Jan Lane (Methven)25 B/L Grade 3 24.5 – 40.4 Best Gross Erna Smith (Methven)102, 2nd Gross Fay Redfern (Methven) 103 Best Nett Heather Middleton (Methven 73, 2nd Nett Raiona Isherwood (Methven) 74, 1st Stableford Vicky Topping (Methven) 33, 2nd Stableford Lynette Tapp (Mt Nessing) 31 B/L, 3rd Stableford Sue Gutsell (Tinwald) 31 Nearest The Pin Grade 1 #17 Cath Galwey (Gleniti), Grade 2 #4 Jane Helmore (Methven), Grade 3 2nd Shot #6 Vicky Topping (Methven),Open # 13 Lynette Tapp ( Mt Nessing) Longest Drive Grade 1 #18, Sara Gallagher (Methven) Grade 2 #3,Lynn Worsfold (Methven) Grade 3 #15 Jo Gallichan (Geraldine) Twos: Jenny Senior (Methven), Gayle O’Duffy (Methven), Jan CLucas (Mayfield)

■■ Shooting Mt Somers Rifle Club May 4

Alex Rodrick 70.1, 63, Hunter Lill 72, 80, Patrick Duff 69.1, 67.2, Riley Duff 67, 77, Eddie Millichamp 86.1, 89.3, Philip Duff 89, Warrick Lill 93.2, Douglas Richards 88.2, 75, Jake Jupp 89, 88.2, Stephen Millichamp 96.4, 95.3, Mark Smith 91, 93.3, Brent Frame 95.3, 95.4, Jakob Smith 84, Sid Stewart 95.2, 91.1, Andrew Oram 97.4, 96.4, Kevin Fews 86.1, 89.3, David Millichamp 97.6.

Mayfield Rifle Club Ben Nordqvist 90, Hamish Kirk 65, Oakley Murphy 74, Kyle Hansen 92.2, Will Boyd 51, Martin Williams 84.1, Ben Williams 84.1, James Spencer 48, Nicholas McDowell 76, Robert Spencer 79, Sophie Holden 54, Adrian Holden 80, Thomas Corbett 79.1, Dave Kingston 76.1, Brent Austin 93.2, Martin Fleming 98.6, Carl Nordqvist 97.5, John Fleming 99.4, Alan Wakelin 93.2, Andrew Donaldson 95.3.

DRAWS ■■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club May 9 Ladies Division Rnd 2 Tucker Trophy, Rnd 2 Sunmeade Trophy, Rnd 2 H.E. Cook Trophy. Report 8.20 am.

Mid-Week Women’s Draw. Tuesday 12 May 2015. Rnd 2 Tucker Trophy, Rnd 2 Sunmeade Trophy, Rnd 2 H.E. Cook Trophy. Draw Steward: Kathryn Green 3085393. Starters: J. Ackerley & K. Green. Please report 15 minutes before your tee off time. No. 1 Tee. 9.30 C. Trott, J. Guilford, H. Hawksby. 9.36 W. Parr, D. Engelbrecht, B. Turton, J. Welch. 9.42 F.

Matsinger, K. Robb, M. Watson, T. Cates.

9.48 L. Small C. Emery, J. Montgomery, M. Bean. No. 7 Tee. 9.42 A. Hewson, H. Robertson, G. Lane. 9.48 J. Williams, A. Hunt, B. Watkins. 9.54 L. Wackrow, R. Bennett, D. Simmons. 10.00 D. Hinton, M. Urquhart, M. Stoddart. No. 10 Tee. 9.30 A. Grant, H. Ward, J. McArthur.

9.36 H. Lovett, H. Trott, J. Early 9.42 A. Hopwood, W. Carter, J. McKeown.

9.48 S. Elliott, J. Ackerley. 9.54. J. Dunlop, J. Sheppard, K. Green.

Nine Hole Men & Women. Thursday 14 May 2015. Rnd 2 Heather Smith TrophyStableford. Report 9.15 am. Convenors: Ann Fleming 3084005 & Joy Nicholas 3086464. All women players are welcome to join weekend ladies. Club Captain: Jenny Williams 3082081.

Tinwald Golf Club May 12 Women’s Division Medal 1st Kirsty trophy 3rd Ailsa Jary Stones trophy (B3) No 1 9.30 A. Dwan M. Smith L. Bird 9.35 P. Bell J. Vander Heide D. Sharplin 9.40 P. Smith S. Gutsell B. Harris 9.45 L. McClea M. Colvuille D. Mitchell No 7 9.30 H. Argyle P. McAndrew D. Wellman 9.35 M. Pawsey S. Vucetich T. Clarke 9.40 P. Bishop I. Divers B. Jackson D. Mitchell No 10 9.30 C. Linney B. Cochrane B. O’Neill 9.35 J. Undy V. Prendergast S. Young 9.40 D. Bell J. Bruhns V. Cartney 9.45 M. Bennett C. Shanks K. McAuliffe No13 9.30 M. Kennedy J. Smith R. Kinvig 9.35 J. Peacock M. Moore P. Ellis 9 Holes Best net drawn partners.

No 1 10.00 M. Sherriff C. Carr J. Cartwright 10.5 R. O’Brien I. Ross K. Young B. Irvine Starters K. McAuliffe D. Wellman; Cards M. Smith A. Dwan; Tea duty J. Smith L. Bird; Draw Steward J. Bruhns.

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Ashburton Guardian 17

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Great odds to be in Jewels action

BY MATT MARKHAM The Ashburton Trotting Club brains trust has come up with a great way to enhance your Harness Jewels day this year.

And it’s just as simple as buying a raffle ticket.

The club is running a raffle which covers the entire day of racing with each ticket being drawn to a horse competing in the day’s action on the $1.2 million race day.

So for $50 you could have yourself a pseudo share of one of the horses run-

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Jewels day, the odds are very good of getting yourself a slice of the pie.

Half of the 117 tickets available have sold already and the demand is hot so anyone who thinks this might be just what they need to add to their Jewels day should call in at either the Ashburton Racing Centre or the front desk of Hokonui radio.

The draws will be made either on the day of the Jewels or the day before with those in contention clearly displayed on a board outside the secretary’s office on the day.

Meanwhile Jewels Day will have an Australian flavour with five horses set to confirm as racing after being invited.

Salty Robyn, Messini, Just Cala and Glenferrie Bronte will be this week joined

by Burnaholeinmypocket from the Andy Gath stable.

This is the second year the Australian invitation process has been in place and after none took up the offer 12 months ago, having five coming to Ashburton is a massive coup for the meeting solely on the amount of Australian interest they will create in the day.

Hawkes Bay gallops Today at Hastings Raceway

Hawkes Bay Riders meeting at Hastings on May 7. NZ Meeting number: 4. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 11.30am (NZT) WINTER FAWC - STEAK, STEEPLES AND SYRAH HURDLE $20,000, 2500m 1 717x6 Kick Back m (5) 67 ..........................M Gillies 2 5240x Bunkered m (3) 65 ....................... M Mitchell 3 P4x9P Za Brute m (1) 65 .................... T Harris (2.5) 4 P6x08 In For Fun (2) 65 .........................D Miller (a) 5 36535 Lumiere Blue (4) 65 ................... S Karnicnik 2 12.00pm DUKE OF GLOUCESTER CUP AMATEUR PRELUDE $7000, 2000m 1 90732 I’ll’ava’alf tm (13) 74 ..............P Conder (am) 2 68x83 Houndscry m (1) 67.5 .............C Myers (am) 3 751x6 French Perfume (7) 66.5 4 35L3x Irishwise m (8) 66.5 5 901x0 Pentathlon (3) 66.5...............L Wheeler (am) 6 57972 Kohi Road (6) 66.5 .............. H Cushing (am) 7 0F34x Stainley m (9) 66.5 ................. J Lupton (am) 8 290x0 Time For Gold m (12) 66.5 .... S Rennie (am) 9 12x0x Kings Deep mh (2) 66.5 .............J Reid (am) 10 51x0x Zardetto mh (10) 66.5 ...............M Frith (am) 11 30845 The Big Opal d (11) 66.5..... S MacNab (am) 12 0Px0x Cloemmbai (14) 66.5 ........ M Northcott (am) 13 x809x Ivenoida m (4) 66.5 .............L Kennedy (am) 14 Flying Cossack (5) 66.5 ........... D Hirini (am) 3 12.35pm COMCAT NZ RST OPEN STEEPLE-

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ning around in front of you – adding to the Jewels experience.

Tickets are $50 each but there is more than one way to win.

The person who holds the ticket which is drawn to the fastest winning pacer of the day will receive $2000 while the person holding the ticket which is drawn to the fastest winning trotter will win $1000.

As well as that – those who draw the seven other winners on the day will receive $100 each.

With 117 horses running around on

CHASE $20,000, RST OPN STP, 4000m 1 315x7 Brushman m (3) 72.5 ..................D Miller (a) 2 676x4 Roodyvoo tdm (2) 68.......................M Gillies 3 322x0 Yorkie mh (1) 66.5 ............................. A Kuru 4 713x8 Goosebumps dm (6) 65.5 ....... T Harris (2.5) 5 45x06 Mr Mor dm (4) 65.5 ...................... M Mitchell 6 Hard Shot (5) 65 ......................D Jensen (3) 4 1.10pm CHARM SPIRIT AT WINDSOR PARK STUD MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1400m 1 3x4x5 Faaltline b (1) 58.5 .........................H Tinsley 2 8256. Ticket Clipper (10) 58.5 ............R Harris (a4) 3 8x644 Lincoln Sun (7) 58.5 ...................M Cameron 4 6 Sir Buckalot (8) 58.5 .......................R Myers 5 x000x Don Diego (3) 58.5.......................... K Myers 6 80 Second Fling (2) 58.5...................... C Grylls 7 Sexabeel (9) 58.5 ........................ D Johnson 8 9 Star Choice (6) 58.5 ............ R Hutchings (a) 9 x5352 Panella (4) 56.5 ........................A Jones (a2) 10 5x6 Redskin (5) 56.5............................. J Parkes 11 77x Judith Kate (11) 56.5.......................A Collett 5 1.45pm SHAMEXPRESS AT WINDSOR PARK STUD MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1400m 1 636x2 Silver Blade (4) 58.5.................... D Johnson 2 05x3 Is Possible h (5) 58.5 .................... R Norvall 3 2965x Caper Caleb (6) 58.5 ..................... J Parkes 4 3369x Super Scot h (3) 58.5 ...................... C Grylls 5 5908x Zed Leppelin h (11) 58.5 ..... M Dravitzki (a1) 6 Parana (7) 58.5 ................... R Hutchings (a)

7 86700 Centurion (2) 58.5 ................ M McNelis (a4) 8 430x6 Platinum Balos b (8) 56.5..............D Bradley 9 47760 Lady De Lago (9) 56.5 ....................A Collett 10 60. Mahora Bay h (1) 56.5 ....................R Myers 11 97x Waiz One (10) 56.5 ..................... R Hannam 6 2.20pm NIAGARA’S AT KARAKA 3YO MAIDEN SPRINT $8000, MDN 3YO, 1200m 1 0x223 Hundyamonth b (8) 57.5 .................R Myers 2 27 Ambitious Power b (9) 57.5 . R Hutchings (a) 3 350x Hardy’s Revenge (10) 57.5 .............A Collett 4 5x36x Louder (7) 57.5 ..............................H Tinsley 5 5 Porotene Magnum (14) 57.5 .......... J Parkes 6 8x Roc ‘N’ It (11) 57.5 .......................... K Myers 7 The Husslah (2) 57.5 .................. D Johnson 8 59x3x Jolly Girl (1) 55.5 ........................L Hemi (a3) 9 45x6x Chateau Maroux (6) 55.5 ............ R Hannam 10 547x7 Queenofharpz h (5) 55.5 .................S Collett 11 Corsair h (12) 55.5 ...................A Jones (a2) 12 x77x0 Knight’s Princess h (3) 55.5 ............ C Grylls 13 788x Miss Drama Queen h (13) 55.5.J Oliver (a2) 14 6x8 Muchado (4) 55.5 .......................M Cameron 7 2.55pm LIVAMOL MAIDEN 2100 $7000, 2100m 1 003x0 Havataste (12) 58.5..................... D Johnson 2 65547 No Escape h (6) 58.5 ...................... K Myers 3 6 Mac Dara h (2) 58.5 ...................... R Norvall 4 764x6 Authentic t (3) 58.5 ............R Goldsbury (a3) 5 787 City Express (1) 58.5 ......................S Collett 6 0 Humble (7) 58.5 ........................J Oliver (a2)

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90x Inzaabaa h (11) 58.5 ...................... J Parkes 69567 Lykabettus (8) 58.5 ..................A Jones (a2) 999 Te Mata’s Horse (5) 58.5 ............M Cameron 2272 Sans Le Pair (4) 56.5 .................. R Hannam 40x25 I’ma Colombian h (10) 56.5............. C Grylls 4x656 Waipatiki Girl 56.5 ........................ Scratched 41x00 Wee Biskit 56.5 ............................ Scratched 8765 Ma Belle Kate (9) 56.5 ....................R Myers 8 3.30pm MAKFI MAKING HIS MARK R65 1400 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 922x4 The Mig d (13) 59................ R Hutchings (a) 2 9245x Aurora Lights d (11) 58.5 ............ D Johnson 3 1229x Freelinks (4) 58.5 .......................M Cameron 4 20655 Don’t Change mh (14) 58.5............H Tinsley 5 9006x Rod’s Lincoln dm (8) 58.5 .............D Bradley 6 36x30 Viceroy mh (7) 58 ............................S Collett 7 210x2 Diamond Cut (10) 57.5................... J Parkes 8 38747 Green Easy m (6) 57.5 9 5417. Ana (3) 57 ....................................... C Grylls 10 003x6 Chantilly Lass (9) 57 .......................A Collett 11 67x96 Dahls Delight (1) 55.5 ................. R Hannam 12 5040x Red Melody d (2) 55.5 .................... K Myers 13 48x48 Single Mission m (5) 55.5 ...............R Myers 14 0070x Slack The Diver m (12) 55.5......U Holmquist (a3) 9 4.05pm RELIABLE MAN YEARLINGS COMING SOON R65 1400 $7000, 1400m 1 56x7x Jackofall b (4) 59 ............................ J Parkes

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79536 Pachenko d (5) 58.5 .................A Jones (a2) 4251x Yes (11) 58 ...................................... C Grylls 32544 Gold Moet h (1) 57.5 ................... R Hannam 4105 Kingofplatinum (12) 57.5 ..................S Doyle 218x Mr Mosa (2) 57.5......................... D Johnson 55186 Maestro d (6) 56.5......................M Cameron 8800x Fried Rice (7) 56 .......................J Oliver (a2) 0169x Golden Bay td (9) 56 ..................L Hemi (a3) 108x5 Edge Of Glory d (3) 55.5 ................. K Myers 46258 O’Reilly’s Gold d (10) 55 .................A Collett 00x60 Jandakot (13) 54.5 ..........................S Collett 3740x Mrs Clooney (8) 54 .........................R Myers 10 4.35pm SEE YOU AT THE HAWKE’S BAY HUNT RACEDAY 27/6 R75 $8000, 1600m 1 12747 Diamantine d (10) 59 .......... M Dravitzki (a1) 2 27212 Postboy db (13) 59 .........................H Tinsley 3 0704x Me Aroha tdm (8) 58 .......................S Collett 4 249x8 Rocky tdh (1) 57.5.......................... J Parkes 5 054x3 Tiberius d (7) 57.5 ....................... R Hannam 6 2294x Show No Emotion td (5) 57 ........M Cameron 7 0x124 Nailed It db (11) 55 ......................... C Grylls 8 76716 Capinsky 54 ................................. Scratched 9 63635 Rosehip dh (6) 54 ...........................R Myers 10 56723 Unknown Pleasures b (9) 54....... D Johnson 11 51107 Francis Drake d (4) 55.5...... R Hutchings (a) 12 55517 Phoenix Tycoon d (3) 54 13 71400 Panno Rossa d (2) 54 14 36x30 Viceroy dmh (12) 54 -

8 90156 Gogirl Bromac (1) 20.................. R Close (J) 9 70393 Meander With Pegasus (2) 20 M Neilson (J) 10 30815 Dragon Lady (U1) 20 11 00874 Palais Royal (1) 30 .................. B Butcher (J) 12 61032 Silver Stream (1) 50 ..................... D Ford (J) Emergencies: Phil’s Folly, Dragon Lady 7 8.05pm FIBER MIX HANDICAP PACE $7000, 4yo+ c2 & faster +claimer discrhcp pace, stand, 2700m 1 90920 Starry Delight (1) fr.................... J Abernethy 2 13146 Princess Kate (2) fr .......................N Chilcott 3 12246 Elisaveta (3) fr .............................. D Butcher 4 08049 Mach Cullen fr .............................. Scratched 5 44432 Westburn Courage (U1) fr ..........P Ferguson 6 84779 Lisdelight (1) 10 ................... D Ferguson (J) 7 76519 Ambro Courage (2) 10 ................A Donnelly 8 22542 Kippenberger (1) 20 .......................J I Dickie 9 12055 Sweet Art (2) 20 .............................S Phelan 10 56406 Maloo (1) 30 ..................................P Butcher 11 87x4x Delight Brigade (1) 45 ...................T Mitchell 8 8.40pm LONE STAR RICCARTON YOUNG DRIVER CHAMPS MBL PACE $6000, 4yo+ c1, c2 with cond. mob. pace inv j, mobile, 2700m 1 33264 Elusive Edgar (1) fr ...................... D Ford (J) 2 08049 Mach Cullen (2) fr ................. A Poutama (J) 3 95548 Flanyattice fr................................. Scratched 4 47735 Millwood Roxy (3) fr ................ B Butcher (J)

5 74565 Jack Bates (4) fr ...................... M Neilson (J) 6 77243 Balius (5) fr................................. R Close (J) 7 62346 Cut The Cards (6) fr ................... T Moffat (J) 8 06217 Stars Star (7) fr ....................... J Webster (J) 9 83506 Macardo (21) fr ....................T Buchanan (J) 10 35578 Sage Creek (22) fr .................... R Morris (J) 11 93142 Forever An Angel (23) fr .............. J Aiken (J) 12 97304 Waipipi Falcon fr........................... Scratched Emergencies: Mach Cullen, Flanyattice 9 9.06pm CASH ON COURSE AT CAMBRIDGE MOBILE PACE $5500, 2yo+ c0 mob. pace, 2200m 1 08027 Hey Knowitall (1) fr ....................S Abernethy 2 7406x Diamond Supreme (2) fr .............A Donnelly 3 305 Secret Weapon (3) fr ................. J Abernethy 4 6 Rev The Chev (4) fr ............... S Cruickshank 5 3x552 Mighty Regal (5) fr ................ T Cameron (J) 6 0763 Are You Ready Girl (6) fr ...............T Mitchell 7 Count Landeck (7) fr .................... D Butcher 8 08400 Memphis Miss (8) fr ......................P Butcher 9 40x4x Brydon Ideal (21) fr ..........F Schumacher (J) 10 55473 Tiger Tamer (22) fr .....................P Ferguson 11 5x994 Eyecatcher Fire (23) fr ................J Stormont 12 Frankie Yale fr............................... Scratched 13 Trust My Judgement (24) fr ...........S Lawson 14 Majestic John (25) fr ......................J I Dickie 15 Real Lucky (26) fr .................... T Macfarlane

Waikato harness Today at Cambridge Raceway

Harness Racing Waikato’s meeting at Cambridge Raceway on May 7. NZ Meeting number: 5. 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 5.18pm (NZT) FANCY A DRIVE IN A DUAL SULKY AMAT DRIV MBL PACE $5500, 4yo+ c1 to c3 +claimers mob. pace, mobile, 1700m 1 33264 Elusive Edgar fr ............................ Scratched 2 30064 Lola Jones (1) fr .............................G Cronin 3 74808 Youbetteryoubet (2) fr ...............V Blanchard 4 97304 Waipipi Falcon (3) fr ............ J Kriechbaumer 5 x00x5 Miss Lara (4) fr .................................J Darby 6 57762 Lambrusco (5) fr.........................M Northcott 7 26244 Lucky John (6) fr ...........................S Butcher 8 79303 Lofty Brogden fr ........................... Scratched 9 56006 Charming Desire (21) fr ..............J Brownlee 10 95548 Flanyattice (22) fr .....................D Blakemore 11 32332 Stormy Breeze (23) fr........................W Rich 12 23490 Viewfield Apache (24) fr .................S Phillips 13 42115 Franco Tiago (25) fr........................ T Thorby 2 5.45pm CHRISTIAN CULLEN AT NEVELE R STUD MOBILE PACE $7000, 3yo+ c2 to c4, 2200m 1 05131 The Tracker (1) fr ........................P Ferguson 2 3765x Doubleodeano (2) fr ......................T Mitchell 3 26317 Alotbettor (3) fr ............................A Donnelly 4 8D913 P Tomado (4) fr .............................N Chilcott

5 11621 Major Change (5) fr ...................... D Butcher 6 00095 Dashing Dane (6) fr...................S Abernethy 7 08067 Randalstown (7) fr.........................Z Butcher 8 49414 Sea MC (8) fr ................................P Butcher 9 98858 Aces N Eights (21) fr ......................S Phelan 3 6.15pm FIBER PROTECT HANDICAP TROT $5500, 3yo+ c0, c1 with cond. spechcp trot, stand, 2200m 1 89085 Tui Spur (1) fr .................................. S Argue 2 00743 Gosimongo (2) fr ...........................P Butcher 3 Isae (3) fr..................................G Wolfenden 4 374x7 Philadelphia H (4) fr ..................... D Butcher 5 Princess Anastasia (5) fr ................J I Dickie 6 4x Norvic Jazzman (U1) fr .............S McCaffrey 7 70830 Madam Springfield (U2) fr ..... S Cruickshank 8 05035 The Keystone Kid (U3) fr...............Z Butcher 9 60423 Two Wishes (1) 30....................K Chittenden 10 x3677 Zimple (2) 30 ......................................L Neal 11 051x0 Stuey D (U1) 30 ........................ J Abernethy 4 6.45pm EFFLUENT AND IRRIGATION DESIGN MOBILE PACE $6000, 2yo+ c1, c2 with cond, 2200m 1 82217 Eden Paige (1) fr ...........................P Butcher 2 60240 Soul Hanover (2) fr ........................T Mitchell 3 42754 Major Classic (3) fr .................. B Butcher (J) 4 36651 Megatron (4) fr ..........................S Abernethy 5 83506 Macardo fr .................................... Scratched 6 24122 Present Arms (5) fr.............................L Neal

7 13246 Gamma Lady (6) fr ........................Z Butcher 8 63852 Pure Christian (7) fr................M Johnson (J) 9 41703 Joanednobettor (21) fr ...................J I Dickie 5 7.12pm FIBER EZY FILLIES AND MARES MOBILE PACE $6000, 3yo+ f&m c1 to c3, c4 with cond. mob. pace, mobile, 1700m 1 98985 Lyn’s Delight (1) fr .........................B Hackett 2 03483 Murphy Brown (2) fr ....................A Donnelly 3 07132 Cullect A Holiday (3) fr ..............S Abernethy 4 87521 Idealistic (4) fr ...........................D Alexander 5 26485 Kilkeel Lady (5) fr ......................... D Butcher 6 765Px Ideal Flybye (6) fr ...........................S Phelan 7 54653 Simply Stunning (7) fr ............. T Macfarlane 8 64490 Chequeme Rosie (8) fr..................P Butcher 9 09664 Playaway (21) fr ............................Z Butcher 10 12582 Cullies Delight (22) fr ....................T Mitchell 6 7.37pm LONE STAR RICCARTON YOUNG DRIVER CHAMPS HCP TROT $6500, 4yo+ c1 & faster +claimer discrhcp trot inv j, stand, 2200m 1 60268 Sapphire Castleton (1) fr ....... A Poutama (J) 2 27644 Amy’s Invasion (2) fr.................... J Aiken (J) 3 3651x Ventimiglia (3) fr ........................ R Morris (J) 4 64605 Tereskova (U1) fr..................T Buchanan (J) 5 31564 Madam Simone (1) 10 ............ J Webster (J) 6 70590 Phil’s Folly (2) 10 7 49696 Ton Tine (U1) 10 ........................ T Moffat (J)

M10 Christchurch dogs Today at Addington Raceway

Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club’s meeting at Addington Raceway on May 7. 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 4.32pm (NZT) SUPER PETS SPRINT C3, 295m 1 44672 Wee Terra 17.34 C & .......................... Fagan 2 58811 Zulu Bro 17.11 ................................J Tanner 3 46265 Chaimbo 17.21..........................J McInerney 4 27771 Sheza Gamble 17.33 M & .................Jopson 5 82211 Spider Girl 17.18 .............................. B Dann 6 66464 Culvie Sprite nwtd H & ........................Taylor 7 81387 Another Groom 17.38 ...............J McInerney 8 28874 Van Gerwin 17.28 ......................H Anderton 9 45568 Chokehold 17.38 ........................D Stapleton 10 84877 Dillmanstown 17.30...........................J Dunn 2 4.51pm CHRIS & LISA EARL DASH C2, 295m 1 71421 Another Liz 17.28 ......................J McInerney 2 34461 Cec Divine 17.40............................G Cleeve 3 62271 Gorilla On Drums 17.31 ...................A Joyce 4 36557 Out Back Bill 17.31 ................M K Dempsey 5 51222 Eyrewell Hawke 17.40.................... H Cairns 6 22734 Know Fault 17.24 ...........................G Cleeve 7 61843 Mr. Johnny nwtd ..............................J Goode 8 18325 Wrinkles nwtd............................J McInerney 9 45552 Homebush Flyte 17.39 ..............J McInerney 10 58661 Premier Prince 17.36 ...................C Roberts

3 5.08pm THURSDAY PLACE PICK DASH C3, 295m

1 67837 Billy West 17.18 .....................M K Dempsey 2 53424 Opawa Opal 17.21 L & ....................... Wales 3 66774 Impersonator 17.27 ...................A Bradshaw 4 87784 Whitey’s Gone 17.30 .................J McInerney 5 24644 Know Magic 17.14 .........................G Cleeve 6 21757 Goldstar Chyna 17.30 S & ..............B Evans 7 41452 Little Midnight 17.24 ...................D Stapleton 8 78333 Botany Win 17.32 ......................J McInerney 9 45568 Chokehold 17.38 ........................D Stapleton 10 84x87 Only Got Time 17.12 .................R Blackburn 4 5.28pm ROBBIE’S BAR & BISTRO DASH, 295m 1 51577 Know Pride 17.08...........................G Cleeve 2 78331 Question Bale 17.27 .................J McInerney 3 85881 Bellwave 17.20 ...........................D Stapleton 4 18776 Opulent 17.46 .................................J Tanner 5 37376 On The Level 17.46 ......................C Roberts 6 13225 About Town 17.30 ...............................A Lee 7 77617 Run For Sophie 17.30 M &................Jopson 8 57556 Smash Rumour 17.19 ..................... M Grant 9 6x787 Rusty Knife 17.09 M & ......................Jopson 10 84877 Dillmanstown 17.30...........................J Dunn 5 5.58pm POWER FARMING CANTERBURY STAKES C3, 520m 1 71463 Flying Amelia 17.80 ...........................C Weir 2 22352 Gold Vipa 30.40 S &........................B Evans 3 16443 Opawa Rocky 30.50 L & .................... Wales 4 78346 Lagoon Belle 30.59 ......................C Roberts

5 87664 Opawa Amy 30.30 L & ....................... Wales 6 14161 Know Laughing 30.57 ....................G Cleeve 7 41851 Zulu Chanel 30.60........................C Roberts 8 5x577 Opawa Karen 30.31 L & ..................... Wales 9 66113 Cawbourne War 30.22 .................C Roberts 10 57467 Increasing nwtd ............................... M Grant 6 6.26pm CLARKSON SIGN STUDIO SPRINT HEAT 1 C5q, 295m 1 11421 Mickey Tee 17.11 ..........................R Adcock 2 34441 Hetfield 16.98 ...............................C Roberts 3 11121 Grand Apache 17.09 S & ................B Evans 4 31137 Wheelchair Norm 17.01 ............J McInerney 5 31221 Eckles 17.21 .....................................J Dunn 6 12227 Sophie’s Terra 16.99 C & ................... Fagan 7 15364 Homebush Rocky 17.19 ............J McInerney 8 82112 Zebidiah 17.02 ..........................A Bradshaw 9 71388 Terra Annie 17.22............................. B Dann 10 21785 Zorba The Greek 17.26 ................... M Grant 7 6.56pm CLARKSON SIGN STUDIO SPRINT HEAT 2 C5q, 295m 1 17215 Puma Pants 17.02.....................J McInerney 2 43146 No Leaf Clover 17.09 .........................C Weir 3 42662 Keramus 17.09 ...............................G Cleeve 4 44812 Homebush Chopper 17.25 ........J McInerney 5 21313 Business Affair 17.17 ........................J Dunn 6 83726 Stirling Dann nwtd C & ....................... Fagan 7 22813 Tee Time 17.10 .............................R Adcock 8 51115 Inspector Spot 17.06 .................A Bradshaw

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In brief Six-hour MTB ride The Mid Canterbury Mountain Bike Club is holding its annual six-hour endurance relay event for the third year in a row this coming Sunday.

New Zealand’s elite track cyclist Lauren Ellis will be taking part this year, teaming up with partner Tim Burtenshaw, father Brian Ellis and brother Matthew Ellis to compete in the family category. Riders will complete a 10km circuit which will start and finish at the Allenton Rugby clubrooms. Registration will be open from 8am until 9.30am, with the race kicking off by 10am.

All riders must be entered in the event by this Friday, May 8.

Moala slots back

Good-lookin’ green machine The Celtic Senior Bs are sporting a new kit this season, thanks to their efforts at growing moustaches last year.

The team won the national Movember contest, and first prize was a complete new team playing kit courtesy of Adidas.

The contest was judged by All Black great Richie McCaw, who said the clincher was young Maddie Brook, who appeared with the team and her father Stefan Brook sporting her own (fake) moustache.

Brook said Adidas had also found her some boots and a jersey. As well as the team kit, and Maddie’s gear, the sporting gear giant also came to the

Larkham backs Wallabies Assistant coach Stephen Larkham believes Australia’s improved depth will help them escape the so-called Group of Death and reach the Rugby World Cup finals.

Two-time Cup winners, the Wallabies are currently languishing at No.6 in the world - their lowest standing since rankings were introduced in 2003.

But even with a new boss in Michael Cheika and only four matches before the tournament begins in Britain, Larkham’s outlook is positive.

“It’s not a lot of time, but I think the depth is there in Australia,” he said. “We’ve got better depth in Australia now than I thought we did in the last World Cup.” - AAP

party with an extra 10 sets of boots, shorts, socks and jerseys.

He said the spare No 7 jersey had been sent away for special treatment - it would be signed

by Crusaders and All Blacks players and auctioned at the Celtic Club Day on Saturday.

Proceeds will be used to help injured team-mate Shanan Mactier, who was seriously hurt in a game on April 25. He suffered kidney and spleen damage, and a hole in his urinary tract, which has been repaired by a stent.

“Shanan spent a week in hospital and is going to be off work for at least four months,” Brook said.

The team is (front row, from left): Matt Brasell, Jaxon Greive, Shanan Mactier, Tim Reid, Rob Reid, Jake Tull, Shannon Perry, Nic Wilson, Paulie Matavei; (back row, from left) M aare Noola, Nik McCullough, Rowan O’Conner, Danny Hurley, Rob Holt, Jason Morrison, Axle Fox-Hulmes, Sam Baynes, Jeremy Rooney, Ben Mably, Muz Almeido, Josh Coyle, and Quinten Coyle.

Absent on the day the photo was taken were Paul Morrison, Dan Holt, Tom Jones, Pete Gowans, Phil Kenny, and Frank Hurley.

The photo was taken by Stefan Brook.

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Message for Coles: Keep a lid on temper All Blacks hooker Dane Coles is likely to be told to cool it following his fiery display for the Hurricanes against the Crusaders.

Coles was at his competitive best in the 29-23 victory in Wellington last weekend, which kept his team at the top of the Super Rugby table, when he took the field as a replacement in the second half. It was his first match in eight weeks after the hyperextension of his right elbow but he showed little rustiness in a typically allaction performance.

The All Blacks coaches, who have watched as several of his teammates in the national team have succumbed to injury, including Aaron Cruden, Beauden Barrett, Jerome Kaino, Brodie Retallick and

Charles Piutau, will have been quietly satisfied to get one back on the right side of the ledger.

Coles was, however, involved in several flare-ups and was told at least twice to calm down by referee Mike Fraser. It is this aspect of his game that will raise a red flag again, and, according to a New Zealand Rugby source, the 28-year-old will be reminded to keep a lid on his temper.

Coles, who has quickly risen to be the All Blacks’ first-choice hooker due his physicality, pace and ball skills – along with his core set piece roles – was in the spotlight last November when he was sinbinned for lashing out with his foot in the test against England at Twickenham.

George Moala will slot straight into the Blues team to play the Rebels in Melbourne following his discharge without conviction yesterday. The Blues had held off naming their team for tomorrow night’s match, probably partly because of the sentence hanging over their midfielder and partly because of the injuries that struck them in the past week. Had Moala, who has performed well for the Blues this season, been convicted, he wouldn’t have been able to travel quite apart from whatever action his employers the Blues and New Zealand Rugby had decided to take. Those convicted of a crime need a special visa to travel to Australia, and, with the game only days away, Moala and the Blues would have run out of time to apply for one.

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His opposite Dylan Hartley was the instigator, as he so often is against the All Blacks and in fact any team he plays, but Coles took the bait and after he reacted, referee Nigel Owens had no choice but to show him a yellow card.

It’s this short fuse which concerns many about Coles, especially with a World Cup approaching. Even coach Steve Hansen admitted at the time Coles’ discipline could become an issue.

“He fell to a sucker punch didn’t he?,” Hansen said then.

“They were at him for a big part of the game.

“He will learn a lesson, hopefully, because we can’t afford in a tournament like the World Cup to lose a hooker for four or five weeks.” - NZME

Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara has signed to play for the Hobart Hurricanes in the next two T20 Big Bash League seasons. Regarded as one of the best batsmen of all time, Sangakkara retired from international cricket after the recent World Cup, having played 130 Tests, 404 ODIs and 56 T20 Internationals for Sri Lanka.

“Kumar’s signing is not only huge for the Hobart Hurricanes but for the Big Bash League overall,” Hurricanes Coach Damien Wright said. “Kumar is not only an extremely talented batsman but also a leader which is also fantastic.” Sangakkara will be making his first appearance in the BBL in its fifth season. “The Big Bash League is a fun, exciting and family friendly league with a very high quality of cricket,” he said.

“There are so many great players involved and I am really looking forward to the challenge.”

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Guildford back Troubled former All Blacks wing Zac Guildford has ended his stint with French club Clermont Auvergne. Guildford is heading home halfway through his twoyear deal and indicated he was suffering personal problems and homesickness. Clermont coach Franck Azema was bitterly disappointed to be losing Guildford saying “we have many regrets”.

“He expressed a desire to return home quickly ... and will not honour the last year of his contract. This is a big disappointment and we have many regrets. We will keep contact with Zac and can only wish him to find in New Zealand, all the stability and support necessary.”

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Schools shaping WHAT’S ON future All Blacks Now that traditional, heavyweight institutions are regularly accused of enticing boys as young as 14 to their rugby “programmes”, it’s increasingly difficult to say that it doesn’t matter what school an aspiring superstar attends.

Now that these same heavyweights even have rugby programmes that are effectively part of the curriculum, makes it increasingly difficult to say that it doesn’t matter what school an aspiring superstar attends.

These same schools also have facilities that are the envy of most provincial unions and coaching staff in some cases who are paid enough to not have to dirty their hands with teaching and instead spend countless hours analysing opponents and developing strategic plans.

The All Blacks provide false hope in diluting the notion that it doesn’t matter where someone goes to school. The starting XV from any of their tests last year had a majority of players from nonrecognised rugby schools. Dane Coles, Charlie Faumuina, Sam Whitelock, Kieran Read, Aaron Smith, Beauden Barrett, Ma’a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Julian Savea, Cory Jane and Ben Smith didn’t come out of traditional, dominant rugby schools.

But the pattern will change – is already changing. Super Rugby teams are now recruiting directly from 1st XV. They don’t have the time or network to scour too deeply and their focus has clearly fallen heavily on the top schools.

The Blues have signed four teenagers in the past year – all of whom they believe have the potential to drive the franchise to titles. Two of them, Akira

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and Rieko Ioane (above), have come out of the reigning 1A champion Auckland Grammar and the other two, Blake Gibson and Sam Nock, are from the dominant St Kentigern team that was unbeaten through more than 50 games.

The New Zealand Under-20 team that started against Japan was dominated by players from traditional rugby schools – Christchurch Boys’, Wellington College, Marlborough Boys’ College, King’s College, St Kentigern, St Peter’s and Wesley.

There will always be exceptions – boys who are so good they stand out wherever they play. There is also a case to be made that players such as Kieran Read, who toiled away at Rosehill (and in fact rejected St Kentigern after a year because it wasn’t for him), are shaped by the experience – that adversity gives them an edge.

But Read, and under-20s player Mitchell Jacobsen who was at Cambridge High School, are the exceptions.

The rule is, like it or hate it, that playing for a traditional rugby school increases the chances of making it to the next level.

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Edgar stands down from NZC Former New Zealand batsman Bruce Edgar has decided against accepting a revised Black Caps selection role.

Edgar, whose contract with NZC concluded at the end of April, assisted New Zealand coach Mike Hesson in selecting highly successful test, one day international and T20 international squads over the last two years.

But Edgar has opted to walk away from a restructured job, saying he enjoyed his time working with Hesson and the Black Caps.

“It’s been one of the most successful periods for New Zealand Cricket, and it’s been a privilege to be a part of that,” he said. “It’s been great to see the progress of the New Zealand test team and the development of so many new players coming through. We just couldn’t come to terms.”

NZC head of cricket Lindsay Crocker said Edgar had developed a strong working relationship with Hesson and could deservedly feel a sense of accomplish-

ment in the performance of the various teams he helped select.

“Bruce has been an excellent sounding board for Mike _ a trusted colleague and a good, independent thinker,” said Crocker. “We’re certainly disappointed to see him leave.”

Changes to Edgar’s role were fuelled by a need to expand the national talent identification component of his job from a part-time to fulltime position, something NZC deemed a priority if recent successes on the international stage were to be sustained.

“Bruce felt he was unable to accept the revised role and terms and while it’s a decision we regret, it’s also one we respect,” Crocker said. “He departs with our gratitude for a selection job well done, and with our best wishes in future endeavours.”

The process will commence shortly for the appointment of the part-time Black Caps selector role and the fulltime talent ID role.

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1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of may aircraft from past to the future. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong - no counting, beginners welcome. Waireka Club rooms, Philip Street.

1.30pm ASHBURTON SENIOR NET. Presentation by “Vodafone”. M.S.A. lounge, off Burnett Street.

1.30pm M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Welcomes regular and new players.

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ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20) Your communications are in safe hands, with plenty of time, support and resources to keep the communication lines open.

TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) With the right mix of financial tension and both financial and professional confidence you’re able to use anything that pushes your buttons as motivation.

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) As she spends her last full day in your sign Venus is on a mission to cement your desires and expectations for a new solar year that begins in another 2 weeks.

CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) Your challenge is to create time to hear yourself think without seeing daydreaming as wasted time, but also having your work hat on.

LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) Serendipitous encounters that are unplanned and just happen are likely to have auspicious outcomes, making it important to be spontaneous.

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) As you cement your professional desires and expectations for the coming year remember to factor in a need for work/life balance.

LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) With a new professional wave on the horizon and life about to get busy, embrace a sense of wanderlust and adventure while you can.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 24) With Mercury spending 2 months instead of his usual 2 weeks in your financial sector you’ve got time to work with his smart head for money.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 24 – DEC 21) What relationship forces are encountering this year is Saturn’s unwillingness to let your own needs fade in importance.

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 20) For now focus on the ‘what’ or in some cases today on what you don’t want, without over thinking the ‘when, where and how’.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 – FEB 19) Aware that professional forces are closing in, Venus is encouraging you to buy into today’s playful vibes while you can.

PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 21) Key to keeping the wheels turning on both your home and professional lives is keeping the communication lines open.

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LOACH, Arnold Ian, (Snow) Please note all late death It is with regret that Ian’s family announce the sudden notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours passing on May 4, 2015 of a must be emailed to: loved husband of the late Marg, and dad of Christine deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication. and Stephen Rodda, Nola and Murray (deceased) During office hours notices Smitheram, and Russell and may also be sent to: Mary Loach. In his 93rd year. classifieds@theguardian.co.nz Ian was a respected and Any queries much loved granddad of please contact Gareth and Lizzie Rodda, 0800 Arna and Mark Wareing, ASHBURTON Hayden Smitheram, Regan, (0800-274-287).

Katrina and Nicola Loach and great granddad of Elliot, George and Ryan Wareing and Jackson and Harry Smitheram.

In memory you will always stay Sadly missed day after day Canterbury owned, Gone are the days we used to share locally operated But in our hearts you will Patersons always be there.

Messages to Loach Family, Funeral Services PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. and Ashburton A celebration of Ian’s life will be held at Brantwood Chapel, Crematorium Ltd Trott’s Gardens, 371 Racecourse Road, Ashburton Office and Chapel on THURSDAY, May 7, Corner East & Cox commencing at 2.00pm.

Followed by private cremation Streets, Ashburton

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6am Breakfast 9am Good Morning 10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 30 11am Brendan’s Magical Mystery Tour PGR 3 Tour guide Brendan Sheerin takes eight strangers on a mystery trip where the guests must compete for luxury perks or risk being downgraded. 0 11:30 Come Dine With Me UK PGR Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR 0 1:30 Coronation Street PGR 3 0 2pm Four Weddings USA 3 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 Britain’s Got Talent The judges continue their search across Britain for the best undiscovered talent. 0 8:45 Our Zoo PGR 0 9:55 Best Bits 0 10:25 Mrs Brown’s Boys AO 3 0

11pm One News 0 11:30 One Born Every Minute – Twins And Triplets AO 12:35 24 Hours In A&E AO 3 1:40 Te Karere 3 2 0 2:05 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 20

CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction 7:30 Beat My Build 8:30 Sophie In The Orient 9am The Cook And The Chef 9:30 Candice Tells All 10am Carter Can 10:30 Baggage Battles 11am Buying Alaska 11:30 Toy Hunter Noon Alexander’s Lost World 1pm Wild Catch 2pm Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction 3pm Beat My Build 4pm Return To River Cottage PG 4:30 Clodagh’s Irish Food Trails 5pm Beat My Build 6pm Baggage Battles 6:30 Buying The Bayou 7pm The Liquidator 7:25 Chocolate Perfection With Michel Roux Jr 8:40 Food Safari A fusion of intimacy and extravagance that’s beautifully simple and deliciously addictive!

9:10 Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen Notebook – Cosmopolitan Cook Rachel uncovers a world of culinary inspiration in cosmopolitan destinations.

9:45 Shane Delia’s Spice Journey Turkey 10:30 The Liquidator 11pm Beat My Build

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Midnight Lonely Planet – Best In Asia 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Beat My Build 2am Return To River Cottage 2:30 Clodagh’s Irish Food Trails 3am Buying The Bayou 3:30 Baggage Battles 4am Chocolate Perfection With Michel Roux Jr 5am Buying The Bayou 5:30 Shane Delia’s Spice Journey Turkey

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6am Paul Henry Paul Henry hosts a news show.

9am Infomercials 10:30 The Bold And The Beautiful PGR Brooke sets out to persuade Ridge she is the woman he should be with by reminding him of all they have shared throughout the years.

11am Rachael Ray Three football stars compete in a Super Bowl Recipe Playoff.

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

1pm Dr Phil AO Part Two of Two. 2pm The Ricki Lake Show AO 3pm The Real Housewives Of New Jersey PGR 4pm Entertainment Tonight 4:30 Million Dollar Minute 3 5pm Survivor – Worlds Apart 6pm 3 News 7pm Campbell Live 7:30 N Grand Designs PGR Rob Hodgson and Kay Ralph plan to build an architectural monument on a cliff top, a sleek, glass-fronted house inspired by the villas of California. 0 8:30 N Lost And Found PGR 0 9:30 N Bodyshockers AO 0 10:35 3 News

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am Sticky TV 3 7:30 Turbo Fast 7:55 As Told By Ginger 3 8:20 Chuggington 3 0 8:30 Ready, Steady, Wiggles 3 8:40 Peppa Pig 3 8:50 Bob The Builder 3 9am Thomas And Friends 3 9:10 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 3 9:25 Barney And Friends 3 9:50 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Sticky TV 4:35 Punk’d PGR 3 5pm Life’s Funniest Moments 5:30 It Only Hurts When I Laugh 3 6pm Malcolm In The Middle 3 0 6:30 How I Met Your Mother 3

11pm The Originals AO 11:55 Orange Is The New Black AO 3 1:05 RBT MC 3 0 1:35 Infomercials 2:35 Shameless AO 3 0 3:35 The Protector AO 3 4:20 Kickin’ It 3 0 4:40 The 4:30 Show 3 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11:05 Golf World A weekly review of golf tournaments around the world.

11:35 Bones AO 3 The murder of a TV producer is investigated; Brennan is surprised by Christine’s behaviour when she is accused of biting a classmate. 0 12:35 Infomercials

11:25 Entertainment Tonight 11:50 Infomercials

7pm The Simpsons 3 0 7:30 Family Guy PGR 3 8pm American Dad PGR 3 8:30 Bob’s Burgers PGR 9pm South Park AO 3 9:30 AO Family Guy AO 0 10pm Cops PGR 10:25 The Almighty Johnsons AO 30

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6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 7am Deal Or No Deal 3 7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors PGR 1pm The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR 3 A celebrity chat show.

2pm The Jeff Probst Show Jeff Probst hosts a daytime talk show.

3pm Storage Wars PGR 3 It is pallets and crates instead of lockers as the buyers take part in a ‘vault’ auction in LA; Barry goes to Venice Beach.

3:30 The Late Show With David Letterman 4:30 Hot Bench Judge Judy and other judges exchange debate before reaching a verdict.

5pm Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Prime News 6pm Escape To The Country 3 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 60 Minutes PGR 3 8:30 Madam Secretary AO The arrival of Iranian President Shiraz brings more than one sinister surprise for Elizabeth to deal with.

9:30 Wife Swap USA PGR 3 10:30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR

6:30 #SkySpeed 7am Rugby – The Breakdown 8am Cycling – Four Days Of Dunkerque (Replay) Day One. 10am InCycle 10:30 Cycling – Tour Of Azerbaijan (Highlights) Stage One. 11am Fishing And Adventure 11:30 Golf World Noon Rugby – The Breakdown 1pm Cricket – Indian Premier League (Highlights) Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab. 1:30 Motorsport – MotoGP (Highlights) Gran Premio bwin de Espana Races. 2pm Crash 2:30 Ultimate Insider 3pm The Ultimate Fighter 21 4pm Alvarez v Kirkland 24/7 4:30 Football – A-League (Highlights) 5pm Football – A-League (Highlights) 5:30 First XV Rugby Review Show 6:30 Rugby – The Breakdown 7:30 Grassroots Rugby 8:30 #SkySpeed 9pm Motorsport – Legends Of F1 Ayrton Senna.

The focus is on Ayrton Senna the Brazilian driver who won three Formula One world championships in 1988, 1990 and 1991. He was killed in an accident while leading the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.

10pm The Ultimate Fighter 21

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

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

2am Home Shopping

11pm Fight Night 1am Ping Pong – World Championships (Highlights) From Alexandra Palace in London. 2am NRL 360 3am Big Weekend With Matty Johns 4am Rugby – Super Rugby (Replay) Hurricanes v Crusaders.

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6:30 Pukoro 3 2 7am Dora Matatoa 3 2 7:30 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 3 8am Pukana 3 2 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am The Journey To Success 3 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Korero Mai 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 2 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Korero Mai 3 2 3pm Kai Time On The Road 3 3:30 Pukoro 3 2 4pm Dora Matatoa 3 2 4:30 SpongeBob

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Tarau Porowha 3 5pm Swagger 3 5:30 Te Kaea 3 2 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 6:30 Ako 3 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 Toi Whakaari 3 2 8pm Get Your Fish On PGR 8:30 Code 9:30 Hunting Aotearoa AO 10pm N Kia Ora Mo Te Reta AO A comedy panel show for blokes hosted by Te Arahi Maipi and Tammy Davis. 10:30 Death Threat PGR (Starting Today) 3 11pm Te Kaea 3 2 11:30 Closedown

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6am Law And Order MV 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Pawn Stars PG 7:40 We’re The Fugawis PGL 8:05 We’re The Fugawis PGL 8:30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 9:20 The Glades MV 10:10 CSI – New York MV 11am NCIS MV 11:50 NCIS – LA MV 12:40 We’re The Fugawis PGL 1:05 Pawn Stars PG 1:30 CSI – New York MV 2:20 Law And Order MV 3:10 The Amazing Race PG 4pm The Simpsons PG 4:30 Parking Wars PGL 5pm Pawn Stars PG 5:30 CSI – Miami MV 6:30 Pawn Stars PG 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 CSI – New York MV 8:30 Longmire 16V 9:30 Banshee 18VLSC 10:30 The Glades MV 11:30 CSI – New York MV

6am Auction Kings PG 6:30 Deadliest Catch PG Smoke On the Water. 7:30 Railroad Alaska PG 8:30 MythBusters PG 9:30 Moonshiners M 10:30 Big Giant Swords PG 11:30 Southern Fried Homicide M 12:30 Tabloid M Dirty Little Lies.

1:30 Swamp Murders M 2:30 How It’s Made PG 3:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 4:30 Deadliest Catch PG Breaking Mandy.

5:30 MythBusters PG 6:30 Alaskan Bush People M 7:30 Gold Rush PG 8:30 Gold Rush PG 9:30 Flight 8501 – Storm Disaster M 10:30 How It’s Made PG 11pm How It’s Made PG 11:30 Deadline – Crime With Tamron Hall M Justice for Jane Doe.

12:30 The Amazing Race PG 1:20 Parking Wars PGL 1:45 Law And Order MV 2:35 The Glades MV 3:25 The Simpsons PG 3:55 Longmire 16V 4:45 Banshee 18VLSC 5:35 Pawn Stars PG

12:30 Evil-In-Law M 1:30 Scorned – Love Kills M 2:30 Auction Kings PG 3am Deadliest Catch PG Man v Ice. 4am Man v Wild PG European Alps. 5am Dirty Jobs PG Diaper Cleaner.

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Madam Secretary

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8:30pm on Prime

MOVIES PREMIERE 6:35 The Making Of Edge Of Tomorrow PG 2014 6:55 The Heat MVLS 2013 Comedy.

Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy.

8:50 A Resurrection 16VL 2013 Thriller. Mischa Barton, Devon Sawa.

10:20 Over/Under MC 2013 Drama.

Steven Pasquale, Caroline Dhavernas.

11:50 The Reckoning MVLS 2014 Thriller. Jonathan LaPaglia, Luke Hemsworth. 1:15 The Heat MVLS 2013 Comedy. Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy. 3:10 The Making Of Edge Of Tomorrow PG 2014 3:30 A Resurrection 16VL 2013 Thriller. Mischa Barton, Devon Sawa. 5pm Rob The Mob 16VLSC 2014 Crime. Michael Pitt, Andy Garcia. 6:45 Insidious – Chapter 2 MV 2013 Horror.

Rose Byrne, Patrick Wilson.

8:30 Million Dollar Arm PGL 2014 Drama. 10:40 Beyond MVL 2012 Thriller. FRIDAY 12:10 Suddenly 16VL 2013 Action.

1:40 Rob The Mob 16VLSC 2014 Crime. 3:25 Insidious – Chapter 2 MV 2013 Horror. 5:10 Making Of Edge Of Tomorrow PG 2014 Featurette. 5:25 Beyond MVL 2012 Thriller.

MOVIES GREATS 6:25 The Boy In The Striped Pajamas MC 2008 Drama.

Asa Butterfield. 8am Jurassic Park PGV 1993 Adventure. Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum.

10:05 After The Sunset MVLS 2004 Action Comedy. Pierce Brosnan, Salma Hayek. 11:40 Nights In Rodanthe PGL 2008 Drama.

Richard Gere, Diane Lane. 1:15 The Dark Knight MV 2008 Action.

Christian Bale, Heath Ledger.

3:45 The Boy In The Striped Pajamas MC 2008 Drama.

Asa Butterfield. 5:20 Starsky And Hutch MVL 2004 Action Comedy. Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Snoop Dogg, Vince Vaughn.

7pm Deuce Bigalow – Male Gigolo MS 1999 Comedy.

Rob Schneider, William Forsythe, Eddie Griffin. 8:30 The Shawshank Redemption 16V 1994 Drama.

Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman.

10:55 Groundhog Day PG 1993 Comedy. FRIDAY 12:35 Haunted MS 1996 Drama.

2:25 The Shawshank Redemption 16V 1994 Drama. 4:45 Groundhog Day PG 1993 Comedy.

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6am World Of Freesports (Highlights) The Mystic Skate Cup. From Prague.

6:30 Crash A look at the most recent crashes from the world of motorsport.

7am NRL 360 8am Sterlo – On The Couch 9am Motorcycling – Road Racing Series (Highlights) Scarborough Spring Cup – Part One. 10am Rugby – Super Rugby (Replay) Highlanders v Sharks.

Noon NRL 360 1pm Sterlo – On The Couch 2pm AFL Weekly Highlights Round Five.

3pm InCycle 3:30 Cycling – Tour Of Azerbaijan (Highlights) Stage One. 4pm Golf World 4:30 Cricket – Indian Premier League (Highlights) Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab.

5pm Golf – World Championships (Highlights) Cadillac Match Play Championship – Semi-finals and Final.

5:30 Ping Pong – World Championships (Highlights) 6:30 Sterlo – On The Couch 7:30 Super League – Boots ’n’ All 8:30 NRL 360 9:30 Big Weekend With Matty Johns 10:30 NRL Footy Show

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1am Super League – Boots ’n’ All 2am Rugby – Super Rugby (Replay) Rebels v Chiefs.

4am Motorsport – Legends Of F1 Ayrton Senna.

5am #SkySpeed 5:30 Super League – Boots ’n’ All

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Thursday, May 7, 2015

Sport Last hurrah outdoors United’s Kate Benny played well in the midcourt during last week’s premier clash against Collegiate.

BY CAITLIN PORTER

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United’s Kate Benny is looking to make the last outdoor round of the Premier Netball competition one to remember.

A former Ashburton College netballer and a veteran of the premier grade, this season is Benny’s second playing for United and she said so far it’s been a lot of fun.

“I love it,” she said.

“They’re a good bunch of girls.

“This year the team is a bit different but we still have some of the ones from last year so it’s good to have some new and some old.”

Last week the team came up against Collegiate, but managed to pull away with a convincing 27-18 win.

“It was really fun to play and Collegiate are obviously a strong side so we were happy with the win.”

As a former college player, Benny took

part in the indoor Canterbury Super Net competition and said she is looking forward to making the move indoors at home next week.

From Monday, all Mid Canterbury Netball grades will move from the Middle Road courts indoors to the new EA Networks Centre.

“I am really looking forward to the indoor atmosphere, I really like playing indoors, it’s just better I reckon,” Benny said.

Mended McCaw back on Crusaders’ bench Richie McCaw has recovered from concussion and returned to the bench for the Crusaders’ encounter with the Reds in Christchurch tomorrow night.

The All Blacks captain sat out last weekend’s loss to the Hurricanes after being knocked out against the Blues the previous week, but his absence was always expected to be brief.

McCaw was symptom-free for much of the week leading up to the Hurricanes clash but was kept from the side and allowed another few days to recover.

While that recovery is complete he has been unable to force his way into Todd Blackadder’s

starting XV for Friday’s match, with Matt Todd retaining the No7 jersey in a forward pack featuring two changes.

Dominic Bird returns from the wilderness to take his place at lock, given an opportunity to add to his 73 minutes this season as Luke Romano has been rested from the matchday 23.

Nepo Laulala will pack down in the front row beside Codie Taylor and Wyatt Crockett, with Alex Hodgman and Joe Moody providing prop cover from the reserves.

Nafi Tuitavake will play on the right wing in place of David Havili, while fellow wing Jone

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Macilai has been named on the bench and could enjoy his first Super Rugby action since breaking his arm in the pre-season.

The Crusaders will be desperate for a win against the 14thplace Reds, having slipped even further behind in the New Zealand conference standings after defeat against the Hurricanes.

The match will be their last home game in Christchurch this year and potentially the last ever for some players. Tom Taylor, Colin Slade, Dan Carter and Willi Heinz have all announced they will be heading offshore, while McCaw has also indicated it could be his final campaign.

“Weather wise it will be good as well.”

Tonight the six premier teams will face off in the last round of outdoor netball, with Methven putting the Challenge Trophy up against United in the early game and Hampstead playing Celtic and Collegiate playing College in the late round.

Down in Senior A, College will put the Challenge Trophy up against Rakaia, Hampstead will play Celtic and Allenton will play Methven.

Richie McCaw

Crusaders team to play the Reds at AMI Stadium in Christchurch tomorrow night: Tom Taylor, Nafi Tuitavake, Ryan Crotty, Dan Carter, Nemani Nadolo, Colin Slade, Andy Ellis, Kieran Read (c), Matt Todd, Jordan Taufua, Sam Whitelock, Dominic Bird, Nepo Laulala, Codie Taylor, Wyatt Crockett. Reserves: Ben Funnell, Alex Hodgman, Joe Moody, Jimmy Tupou, Richie McCaw, Mitchell Drummond, Kieron Fonotia, Jone Macilai.

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