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School aims for new scheme

BY DAISY HUDSON

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A Mid Canterbury school has signalled its interest in a controversial Government scheme that has divided educators around the country.

Mount Hutt College looks

set to join the Investing in Educational Success (IES) programme, the Government’s flagship education policy that aims to raise student achievement.

However, the move has been met with surprise by an Ash-

burton principal, who believes the initiative is unnecessary.

The programme, which is set to cost the Government $359 million, will see schools grouped into “communities”, while high-performing teachers and principals will be paid

more to lift student achievement across those groups.

Each of the groups would focus on a particular issue and a principal and several teachers from within the cluster would be paid more to lead the work.

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Parata announced this week that 11 “communities” consisting of 90 schools would launch the programme, but the Ministry of Education declined to name the participating schools until later this week. continued P3

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William meets Obama in Oval Office The Duchess of Cambridge is touring a child development centre in New York, while her husband the Duke of Cambridge meets with President Barack Obama at the Oval Office in Washington. The royal couple carried out solo engagements during their three-day whirlwind tour of the US. Kate shook hands warmly with New York’s first lady Chirlane McCray before they entered the Northside Centre for Child Development in Harlem.

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Many kids are begging Santa for Lego, iPads and iPods or a new dog or cat for Christmas in letters they have written, New Zealand Post says. But others are hoping Father Christmas won’t be too hard on them for being naughty or are asking if he can help those facing hard times.

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Initiative a bid to lift achievement

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from P1 However, Mount Hutt College principal John Schreurs told the Guardian yesterday he “presumed” the college would be announced as one of the initial schools, although he had yet to receive formal confirmation from the Ministry.

Mr Schreurs said while it was early days, the college was already looking at working collaboratively with local primary schools.

“The intention of the programme is to raise student achievement,” he said.

The IES programme has drawn criticism from the New Zealand Educational Institute (NZEI), which claims the money set aside for the scheme could be better used elsewhere.

NZEI national president Judith Nowotarski said this week the number of schools taking part in the programme was embarrassing for the Government, and showed they needed to “go back to the drawing board”.

Hampstead School principal Peter Melrose has also criticised the initiative.

Mr Melrose said schools in Mid Canterbury were already working together in clusters, and had been for some years.

The possibility of taking principals and teachers out of their own schools for days at a time also drew Mr Melrose’s criticism, as he believed it was possible their own schools could suffer as a result.

However, for Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association president Chris Murphy, the initiative was something that the majority of local principals supported.

“Primary school principals are interested in the idea of clusters and working more closely,” he said.

“Collectively, we’re all pretty keen on it.”

By Daisy HuDson

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The days of a longstanding Christmas tradition for thousands of Ashburton residents may be numbered, after thieves stole and destroyed decorations at a local Christmas grotto.

Ashburton woman Michelle Kingsford may stop running the Christmas grotto she has hosted in her home for over a decade, after the “mindless thuggery” of thieves left her fuming.

Mrs Kingsford and her husband have decorated both the interior and exterior of their Wakanui Rd home with thousands of lights and decorations for nearly 12 years, with up to 2000 people visiting the house each Christmas.

For the couple, inviting people into their home to see the decorations was a way to combine their love of Christmas with giving back to the community.

However, that could all come to an end after this Christmas, after lights were stolen and decorations were broken on Saturday night.

“People get fun out of it, but if people are gonna steal from me I’ll just shut it down,” Mrs Kingsford said.

Local charities could also miss out if the grotto were to stop running, according to Mrs Kingsford.

“We have a donation box that goes to a charity, so that’s a local charity that misses out.”

She believed the thieves were “petty”.

“There are some thugs in this town,” she said.

The Kingsfords have even gone so far as to install a security camera at the property, as they fear more damage.

Mrs Kingford had not yet reported the incident to police, preferring to turn to social media to track down the thieves.

This could be the final year for the Wakanui Road Christmas grotto, after thieves stole and damaged decorations and lights.

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■ VARIETY THEATRE OF ASHBURTON

Brainstorming for funds

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Variety Theatre of Ashburton members will brainstorm on fundraising ideas as they prepare for a $1 million rebuild.

One building is to replace the group’s earthquake-damaged Party People costume shop and its neighbouring rehearsal space.

President Leen Braam said negotiations with the group’s insurance company were ongoing, but a pay-out figure would be confirmed once a price for the rebuild project was finalised.

He expected it to cost close to $1m, and fundraising would have to be undertaken for about $260,000 of this.

About $100,000 in the group’s building fund, the insurance payout, and a recently-

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For a small community group, it’s amazing what they have been putting away to be honest

allocated $40,000 grant from Mid and South Canterbury Trust would cover the remainder.

“We always get good support from the community. How we are going to fundraise …

I think there will be a brainstormer coming up,” Mr Braam said.

He said it would be great to get ideas from the community, and one idea so far was members putting on shows for community groups.

Some money could come

from ticket sales for Grease next year if the show proved successful, and members could make further grant applications.

The approximate $100,000 in the building fund to date had mainly come from money made from productions over the past few years.

“For a small community group, it’s amazing what they have been putting away to be honest,” Mr Braam said.

Since the Party People and rehearsal space buildings have

been closed due to earthquake damage, members have been rehearsing at the Hampstead School Hall.

Demolition of Party People, on Victoria Street, is expected to take place over the next two weeks.

This will then be rebuilt, before demolition of the neighbouring rehearsal space, across the road from the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

A couple of walls are expected to remain, ensuring the project is a rebuild rather than a replacement.

The rehearsal space will be rebuilt with an area the same size as the event centre stage, giving members the perfect space to practice for their shows.

The project is expected to be completed by June next year.

Christmas favourites to be dished up again

By Caitlin Porter

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There is every chance Mid Cantabrians will have plenty of new season’s potatoes and some good quality legs of ham for their Christmas dinner – shame about the peas.

Good growing conditions have meant a bumper year for the much-loved potato.

John French, organiser of the Plains Museum potato project said this years’ crop of Victoria spuds was exceptional.

For the first time 28 years the crop moved from behind the Plains Museum to a paddock behind the Tinwald Scout Den. Mr French said the move brought with it even better growing conditions, with better soil and minimal stones.

Sixty rows were planted on September 1 and the first spuds were dug yesterday.

A 1952 AW6 McCormick tractor helped with the digging so Mr French and other volunteers could get down to picking.

“Around 100 kilograms of potatoes [are picked] per day but that increases to nearly three-quarters of a tonne closer to Christmas,” Mr French said.

Five kilogram bags can be bought from the Plains shop

In brief Candlelight service A candlelight service will be held at Paterson’s Funeral Services chapel tomorrow night where people can take part in a ceremony of remembrance for a friend or family member who has died. Invitations have been sent to next of kin of people who have died and whose service has been arranged by Patersons over the past two years, but it is an open door event to the public.

Celebrant Carol Gunn will lead the service which Paterson’s manager Barry Hayman said is usually quite moving. The service will be held at 7pm tomorrow.

Woman on bridge A woman was caught walking across Auckland’s Harbour Bridge during rush hour traffic last night.

The woman was making her way across the busy bridge from the Ponsonby end against the flow of traffic at about 6.30pm. She sparked almost 50 calls to police from concerned motorists. She was “swiftly” apprehended by a motorway patrol unit, and has since been taken into protective custody.

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Three injured in crash Three people were injured when a car smashed into a fence near Taupo last evening. The crash took place on State Highway 5, at Ohaaki, between Reporoa and Taupo, around 5.20pm. One person suffered critical injuries, another serious injuries and a third person moderate injuries in the crash, Inspector Willie Taylor said. All three were airlifted by helicopter to Rotorua Hospital.

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Murray Oakley mans the tractor to dig the first row of potatoes from the Plains Museum crop.

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from Saturday, December 13 until midday on Christmas Eve. The Green Grocer owner Simon Talbot said he too had a great lot of potatoes ready to be sold.

“There has been no shortage, and you can’t beat the Oamaru Jersey Bennes,” he said.

He said he sourced his potatoes from North Otago, Canterbury and Nelson and the variety had been great.

Methven residents, David

and Steph Gorman, predominantly seed potato growers, this year also grew a small crop of new potatoes.

Mr Gorman said while the crop had been late, he still expected a good yield and would start digging early next week.

Peas however, were not looking quite so great.

Mr French said this year’s Plains pea crop had been the worst in 15 years – the crop was smaller than usual and

when picked, some pods were completely empty.

However, other Christmas favourites including ham were widely available and reasonably priced.

Allenton Butchery owner Paddy Kennedy said while a few orders have been placed, there were still plenty of hams.

The cost too remains unchanged, with a leg of ham costing between $100 to $260, depending on weight.

A man has been arrested on drugs charges following a series of raids at properties across Christchurch yesterday, which uncovered a stash of drugs and a weapon. The 31-year-old will appear in court today charged with possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of supply, police said. A stash of meth, precursor substances to manufacture the drug known as ‘P’, ammunition and a pistol, as well as two stolen vehicles, were discovered during the raids by Canterbury’s organised crime unit yesterday.

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Ferry replacement Ferry company Interislander has apologised to customers for a “bruising” year, which saw it plagued by problems with its fleet.

The company has promised replacing one of its long-standing ships will turn the company around. Announcing that the Arahura rail ferry will be retired and replaced by the Stena Alegra next year - KiwiRail chief executive Peter Reidy said it was “an exciting day”.

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■ METHVEN PRIMARY SCHOOL ERO REPORT

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School ‘over the moon’

BY DAISY HUDSON

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A Methven school has achieved something unheard of in Mid Canterbury, and it is all thanks to a glowing school review.

Methven Primary School is the first school in the region to have back-to-back five year reviews by the Education Review Office (ERO).

ERO reviews can be carried out at three different intervalsin one to two years, three to four years, or four to five years, depending on the outcome of the

previous ERO reports.

A four to five year review means the school met a range of criteria, and demonstrated high quality performance.

Methven Primary School principal Chris Murphy said everybody in the community was “over the moon” with the result.

“It really gives us a mandate to continue what we’re doing,” he said.

According to the report, the school had “retained and built” on the many strengths identi-

fied in its previous ERO report, which was released in October 2009.

The school’s “positive and supportive environment” was also noted, as was its “strong professional leadership” and “effective board practices”.

Mr Murphy emphasised the result was due to a combination of factors, including the performance of the Board of Trustees, day-to-day teaching practice, and strong leadership across the school.

“What it means for me as the

principal of the school, and for everybody involved, is that we’re pulling in the same direction and gaining traction,” he said.

Methven Primary School was not alone in its success, with Hampstead School receiving a five year review period after its last ERO report in 2013.

Hampstead School principal Peter Melrose said the result was notable, and he believed the success of both his school and Methven Primary School boded well for the district.

■ ASHBURTON COLLEGE

Get Out There day

BY DAISY HUDSON

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Everything from mountain biking to Masterchef was on offer at Ashburton College yesterday, as junior students celebrated the end of the school year with their annual Get Out There day.

The event gives students the opportunity to choose an activity for the day, with some students travelling as far afield as Christchurch and Rangitata for activities such as surfing, sailing, and golf.

Some students were also keen to show off their culinary skills, taking part in a Masterchef competition and learning how to make Italian food.

Budding chefs Ryan Hoyland, Charlie Thomson, and Zac Corbett shared a laugh as they made Italian cuisine such as pasta, gelato, and biscotti.

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Liquid meth seized A joint operation between police and customs has resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of liquid methamphetamine.

Wellington Police and the New Zealand Customs Service undertook a joint investigation into the importation of what is believed to be in excess of a million dollars worth of the drug.

Operation Gravity has seen the seizure of approximately 3.5 litres of liquid methamphetamine destined for Wellington that was intercepted

by Customs at the border.

As a result of the investigation two Taiwanese nationals have been arrested.

A 28-year-old female and 45-year-old male appeared in the Wellington District Court yesterday charged with importation of a Class A Controlled Drug (methamphetamine) and conspiracy to supply a Class A Controlled Drug (methamphetamine).

Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch, head of the Wellington Drugs and Organised Crime team said “Due to excellent profiling at the border

by New Zealand Customs we detected this offending and were able to commence an investigation that has led to these arrests.

“Though the methamphetamine was concealed in a way to try and avoid law enforcement, NZ Customs have again shown that through vigilance and having quality systems in place significant seizures can be made.

“This is helping to keep New Zealanders safe.

“Over the next few weeks we will be undertaking enquiries to identify any others involved in the importation including working closely with our international partners.”

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■ ASHBURTON CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK

Thousands anticipated Thousands are expected at the annual Ashburton Mitre 10 Mega Christmas in the Park this weekend at the Ashburton Domain Oval.

An Ashburton-grown starstudded entertainment line-up will feature, with Tainui Kuru and Jan-Maree Baughan coming all the way from the North Island, to perform alongside Emelia J, Layna Hunt, Liam Kennedy-Clark, Matt van den Yssel, Julia Bell, Awatea Timothy, Sarah Heney, Luke Glendining, Nikita Hyde and others.

More than 4000 attended the free, family friendly event last year. People are encouraged to take a picnic tea and enjoy the evening’s festive entertainment, which ends with a fireworks finale.

Groups to feature include DanceWorx, Allenton School kapa haka, Samoan Catholic Choir and there will be a house band. Father Christmas is to make an appearance, and the Ashburton Silver Band will play prior to the concert beginning.

The concert kicks off on Sunday at 6.30pm. There will be some food stalls on the grounds but no glass is allowed at the venue. The fireworks

More than 4000 attended the last year’s free, family friendly Christmas in the Park.

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will be at 9.30pm.

Mr Kuru starred in last year’s concert, and has also performed at Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park, numerous Court Theatre productions and as a soloist with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.

He is currently in rehearsals for the Blue Baths Entertainment Company’s summer comedy cabaret show.

Ms Baughan is a sought-after soprano soloist in Auckland’s North Shore, looking forward to a return performance at

Christmas in the Park. One of the first students at the launch of the Phoenix Chorus in 1988, she has been soprano/mezzo soloist with the Jubilate Singers, worked with the Chapman Tripp Opera Chorus and NBR New Zealand Opera.

Variety Theatre of Ashburton has announced its cast list for Grease, but two roles remain vacant as the call goes out for more men.

Ashburton builder Luke Glendining and pharmacy assistant Nikita Hyde are preparing themselves to be hopelessly devoted to each other as Danny and Sandy.

The two 19-year-olds said yesterday they were over the moon when told of winning the lead roles on Sunday night.

“I definitely squealed when I hung up the phone,” Miss Hyde said. She had had smaller roles before, including as Gigi in the Variety Theatre’s Miss Saigon, but this would be her biggest

role to date. “I have been waiting for this show for quite a while really,” Mr Glendining said.

The singer and Variety Theatre of Ashburton regular had been in an Ashburton College production of the show when he was in Year 9.

He played a smaller part at the time, and always wanted to play Danny.

Matt Williams of Leeston will play Kenicke, while Greta Casey-Solly of Methven will play Rizzo.

Mr Williams is a Mid Canterbury Summer Singing School regular and was the engineer in Variety’s Miss Saigon.

Miss Casey-Solly is attending performing arts school in Australia and won the role after auditioning via Skype.

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Methven Theatre Company members are having a welldeserved break after successfully staging Noises Off! last week.

The show, which ran from December 3 to 6, sold out on the Thursday and was just one or two tickets short of selling out on Friday. The hall was about twothirds full on the Wednesday and Saturday nights, and altogether about 700 tickets were sold over the four nights. Ticketing and publicity officer Rosa Studholme said she was “thrilled” the community turned out to support it. Director Jackie Heffernan presented a Most Improved Actor award to actor Olivia Dalley at the show’s after party. The award is presented every year to the actor who has improved the most during the rehearsal phase. Members will meet soon to de-brief and to start planning next year’s show.

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Tickets are selling fast for two Simon O’Neill concerts to be held at the Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre on Friday. The 8.30pm concert is almost sold out, organisers reported on Monday, while around half of the tickets were still available for the earlier concert, at 6pm. Those attending will have the opportunity to mingle over a complimentary drink and nibbles between performances.

The internationally renowned tenor and former Ashburtonian will be joined by two local choirs Phoenix Rising and the MSA Choir.

Funds raised will go towards the fit out of the new building.

Noises Off! A success

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By SuSan SandyS

O’Neill concerts

Danny and Kenicke are members of the bad boy T-Birds, along with Doody, to be played

by Chris Woods of Methven, Roger, Awa Timothy of Ashburton, and Sonny, Luke Cossey of Christchurch.

Sandy and Rizzo are members of the popular Pink Ladies, along with Frenchy, to be played by Michaela George of Rolleston, Marty, Amanda Fleming of Ashburton, and Jan, Gabrielle Stringer of Ashburton.

Other male roles are Eugene, to be played by 14-year-old Ashburton College student Joe Danielson.

Ashburton shearer Rocky Bull, who made his foray into musical theatre with Variety’s Just the Boyz in 2012, will play Johnny Casino.

The roles of Vince Fontaine and Teen Angel are yet to be filled, and the Variety Theatre is wanting men who may be interested to get in touch via the company’s Facebook page.

Other female roles are Patty Simcox, to be played by Libby Higson, Cha Cha and ensemble Heather Neeson, and Miss Lynch, Susan Spencer.

Ensemble members are Kendall Lowe, Ben Worallo, Laura Pain, Mark Cherry, Annie MacDonald, Liam Woods, Summer Swansbury, Olivia Stewart and Kelsey Jackson.

Backing vocalists will be Patrice Hammond, Mark Cherry, Sophie Kettly, Susan Spencer, Anna Lischner, Samantha McArthur, Annelise Diamond, Nicole Johnson and Lauren Rattray.

A man has died following a row between two motorists in Christchurch last month. The man, aged in his 60s, suffered a head injury, in what police are describing as a traffic dispute, on Monday November 24. He died early yesterday at Christchurch Hospital. A post-mortem was held yesterday, police said. Witnesses described two men engaged in a dispute on Harper Ave near Carlton Corner, at around 3pm.

Investigations into the incident are continuing.

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Stopped at the border An invasive giant hermaphrodite snail had its bid for a new life in New Zealand thwarted at the border. A Giant African Snail was intercepted at Auckland airport.

It was travelling with a couple returning from Madagascar. “At nearly 15cm long, it was the largest [snail] many of our staff had ever seen,” said Craig Hughes of the Ministry for Primary Industries.

The unwanted visitor was carrying passengers of its own. “When our inspector tapped the shell, a number of eggs fell out.” - NZME

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Hospital treatment for drug accused

■ ASHBURTON SALVATION ARMY

Night a special thank-you

By Caitlin Porter

A Kiwi facing drugs charges in Bali has been taken to a police hospital for treatment.

Wanganui beneficiary Antony Glen de Malmanche, 52, was arrested at the international airport in Denpasar last Monday.

He had travelled to Hong Kong to meet his internet girlfriend, “Jessie”, and then went on to Bali.

It is alleged he was travelling with 1.7kg of methamphetamine and if convicted of trafficking faces the death penalty.

Yesterday, de Malmanche was taken to a police hospital in Bali due to apparent back pain.

His family have previously said they had concerns over his wellbeing, due to his back pain.

De Malmanche takes pain killers for serious permanent injuries he suffered in a treefelling accident while at work in 2002.

The Kiwi was targeted by Indonesian police on his arrival in Bali, as part of international drugs ring, according to Indonesian police.

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Get ready to shop, the Salvation Army loyalty card night is happening tomorrow night.

Held at the Ashburton Salvation Army Family Store the night is for cardholders and the general public.

Salvation Army Family Store manager Maria Macdonald said the cardholders’ night has been trialed twice before and so far it has been successful.

“It’s an end of year thank you back to the public for using our facilities,” she said.

Specials, such as half price clothing items will be available to purchase, however cardholders will receive further discounts.

To become a Salvation Army cardholder, a card needs to be obtained from the store and for every $10 of clothes purchased a stamp is given.

Once the card has 10 stamps, the cardholder gets $10 off their next purchase.

Maria Macdonald welcomes anyone from the community to pop down to the loyalty card night this Thursday, December 11, at the Salvation Army Family Store. PHOTO TETSURO MITOMO 031214-TM-062

As well as shopping, there will be a free sausage sizzle and free tea and coffee.

The Salvation Army band will also be playing.

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■ AUCKLAND POLICE

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Stand-off ends peacefully Charges are yet to be decided for a man at the centre of a 19-hour armed stand-off with police at a house in Auckland’s Eastern Beach.

The 38-year-old is now in custody and assisting police with enquiries after he was arrested yesterday morning.

Tear gas was used at the property where the man had been holed up since before 1pm on Monday, in order to safely arrest him, police said. No shots were fired.

Police were called to the scene following a domestic in-

cident at the address over the weekend.

As officers approached the house, the man refused to engage with police, and because he had a firearm the area surrounding the Esplanade at Eastern Beach was cordoned off.

The Armed Offenders Squad and the police negotiation teams were called to the scene.

“The man was spoken to throughout the evening but a decision was made not to enter the address to assure his safety, and the safety of police offic-

ers at the scene,” police said yesterday. “At around 8am this morning tear gas was deployed into the address and the man was safely apprehended. No shots were fired.

“Cordons around the scene were lifted as soon as it was deemed safe, which was around 8.30am this morning.”

Charges against the man were yet to be decided, Inspector Wendy Spiller, Area Commander Counties Manukau East, said.

She thanked the public for their patience while the area

was cordoned. “The safety of members of the public is our priority when we attend any incident that involves firearms,” she said.

“We are very aware that having cordons in place for this type of incident can cause issues with commuter traffic, and having so many police vehicles in the area can create some disturbances.

“We’re thankful for the support of the public during this time and very happy to have resolved the incident peacefully.”

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■ ASHBURTON YMCA

New leadership team has big plans for future

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The Ashburton YMCA has begun to expand its involvement within the community and now has two new faces on board to help make it happen.

Previously the Ashburton Guardian reported the presence of the YMCA in Ashburton would start with the creation of the new position of community and youth development manager – that position has now been filled by Poppy Cooper-Vear.

After only taking up the role three weeks ago, Mrs CooperVear is already in the process of focusing on a new programme for the youth of Ashburton.

The Breakaway Holiday Programme is the first of many projects to come, she said, it is a programme for young people that encompasses a variety of indoor and outdoor activities to keep them busy over the holiday period.

Poppy Cooper-Vear and Steve Boyd are excited at the opportunities their new roles at the YMCA are going to bring.

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It will run from January 5 until January 9 and then again from January 12 to January 16.

Mrs Cooper-Vear said the programme is free and is formed

in partnership with the Base Youth Centre.

The second new face on the scene is Steve Boyd who is the new team leader for the Drive

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Izzy found after 11 days A West Coast family is celebrating after their dog was found after 16 days missing in the Nemona forest, in the Grey Valley. Joanne and Franco Horridge and their children had been searching for 11-yearold Izzy since it went missing on a family walk in the forest. Mrs Horridge said they had almost given up hope of finding Izzy alive when the call came saying it had been found. “They had to shut the door in the office I was crying so much.” After a quick trip to the vet, Izzy’s only ailments were a sunburnt nose and eyes, a few grazes and was 5kg lighter. - NZME

Cameraman suing PM John Key is standing by his statements about Bradley Ambrose and indicated he will do so in court after the Teapot Tapes cameraman yesterday confirmed his plan to sue the Prime Minister for defamation. Ambrose recorded Mr Key’s now infamous chat over the teacups with former Act leader John Banks ahead of the 2011 election.

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The attack on a female security officer at Wanganui Hospital on Monday morning was a tragedy waiting to happen. That’s the view of two local funeral directors who feel unsafe visiting the hospital at night. Julie Kenny and James Forrest, from Dempsey and Forrest, said they had been trying for several years to get hospital management to do something about the security issue. The security officer, a woman in her 30s, was found injured and unconscious by hospital staff in the early hours. She suffered concussion and bruising and was taken to the hospital’s emergency department.

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Mrs Cooper-Vear said she now thinks the YMCA Ashburton is on par with the YMCA in Timaru, which has spread its reach into various areas of the community.

“We are not trying to replicate what other organisations are already doing, [we aim to] create programmes in identified gaps,” she said.

Both Mr Boyd and Mrs Cooper-Vear said they are excited for their new roles as well as for the future of the YMCA. As for what is next on the cards Mr Boyd said “opportunites are being explored”.

Other services the YMCA currently offers include the Learn Fundamentals for Work programme, the Vision Youth programme and the Free Learner Drive Licence Training literacy and numeracy programme.

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■ ASHBURTON PIGEON PLAGUE

Joint cull venture proposed Ashburton appears to be closing in on its apparent pigeon problem.

The Ashburton District Council is investigating the formation of a joint eradication venture after an approach from businesses highlighted a problem some have struggled to stay on top of.

The council has confirmed it

wants to wants to hear from all businesses whose sites are affected by pigeons, to determine who wants to be part of a collective eradication programme.

“Although pest control is not a council function in Ashburton District, it has come to our attention that more and more businesses are looking to council to try and help fix the prob-

lem,” environmental monitoring manager Rick Catchpowle said.

Once the council had an indication of the number of businesses keen to be part of a joint venture costings would be worked out along with possible timing of the exercise.

The move follows several business owners last month

asking the council to help rid the central business district of a pigeon plague that had become a messy problem.

At the time, Ashburton Trust Event Centre manager Roger Farr said nesting pigeons were fouling near his air conditioning units and costing days every six to eight weeks to clean up the mess. Poisoning and a cull had

been tried before but “you need to be constantly at it to get on top of the problem”, Mr Farr told councillors last month.

The council would like to hear from central business owners before January 30 if they want to be part of the programme.

Mr Catchpowle or Victor Ikini can be contacted on 03 307 7700.

Sergeant found guilty An army sergeant has been found guilty of a charge of failing to comply with written orders, in the death of a soldier during a training exercise.

The sergeant, who has interim name suppression, appeared for a summary trial in Palmerston North yesterday.

Rifleman Private Michael Ross, of the Royal New Zealand Engineers, died during an exercise on Lake Moawhango, near Waiouru, on September 25, 2012.

When the 29-year-old fell out of an under-inflated Zodiac boat, his life jacket failed to inflate because a gas canister had not been replaced and he drowned as a result.

On Monday the court heard the sergeant was in charge of the Training Support Boat (TSB), which was operating as the safety boat at the time of Private Ross’ death.

Presenting officer Major Jared McGregor told the court at the time of Private Ross’ death, all safety boats had to be manned at all times by a minimum of three people who were experienced swimmers and boat handlers.

However a witness, Sapper Bryce Luckin, who was bowman on board the Zodiac, told the court that he recalled the TSB responding to the scene with only the sergeant on board at the time of the accident.

The sergeant said this was the case as he was no longer the safety supervisor in charge at the time of the accident.

He said while on duty as safety supervisor, at no time during the day had he been on board the safety boat without two other crew members.

He said although he was not on duty at the time of the accident, because he could not see the safety boat on duty in the water, he responded when he saw Private Ross fall overboard.

Disciplinary Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Brown, found the sergeant guilty of a charge of failing to comply with written orders.

He said he did not believe from evidence given the boat was manned with three experienced swimmers and boat handlers at all times.

Earlier yesterday Corporal Timothy Goodall, who was boat commander at the time of the incident, was found not guilty of a charge of negligently permitting a boat to be hazarded.

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■ MUSTANG OWNERS

Mustang Christmas roundup at Methven Mustang drivers from throughout the South Island converged on Methven at the weekend.

More than 50 classic Mustangs representing $4 million in value rolled up to Brinkley

Resort. Resort owner Paul Creswick is himself a fan of the cars, having read Lee Iacocca’s book.

The American Ford CEO introduced the Mustang in 1964 when the company was

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The oldest car at the weekend event dated back to 1964, while the latest model on show was from 2014.

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visit of Asian seed company executives presents another chance for Mid Canterbury – the undisputed grain bowl of New Zealand – to expand its reach into increasingly broad, global markets.

The executives from China, Pakistan, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam are from companies that are not already doing business with our world-renowned farmers and merchants.

But their countries are keen on New Zealand partnerships and their visit is another chance for local businesses to further cement their presence in markets with plenty of potential.

That is a simple proposition made much more nuanced by the way these countries are modernising their approach to agriculture and commerce.

Each has a rapidly growing, outward-looking economy bolstered by affluent middle classes keen on products underpinned by the sort of crops Mid Canterbury expertise and enterprise can provide.

They are growing their capacity to provide domestic and animal feed crops and they are diversifying into crops that support areas as varied as pharmaceuticals and energy.

They can learn a lot about seed multiplication in a district that has already proven itself one of the most effective seedgrowing, exporting and supporting in the world.

Mid Canterbury’s growers, scientists, consultants and engineers continue to develop techniques and efficiencies that will be attractive to countries with no time for trial and error.

For many local companies, yet another chance to showcase the advances they have made will further reinforce a reputation that the wider district will hope will lead to new associations.

As understated as they are, such visits can provide an important fillip for the district’s economy. Intellectual property and engineering capability are as attractive exports as the fruits of the farm.

They are a big deal. They might be an expected part of doing business for many in the arable sector, but for the district at large, they are an exciting recognition of truly global achievement.

YOUR VIEW Complex asset Last Thursday, our regular meeting of the Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association was hosted in the new museum and art gallery complex.

On behalf of the other principals who were present I would like to pass on our sincere thanks to management and staff for being so accommodating and allowing us an insight into what will be a fabulous asset to our community.

I have, somewhat apathetically, followed the controversy that has dogged this building since its inception.

However, I can say categorically that this state-of-the-art receptacle for our district’s treasures and history will serve us well, not only now, but for decades into the future.

I especially appreciated the thought that had been given to how both the art gallery and museum might be used to serve as an educational resource for the 5000 school-aged children in the district.

I hope that when the complex opens in Febru-

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LETTERS ary the general public will also see the value and potential within its walls and be able to put the quibbling over its construction behind them.

Chris Murphy President MCPA

Bowled over When is the Ashburton Bowling Club going to provide wheelchairs for those geriatric or bone-idle bowlers who park on the grass verges outside the bowling pavilion instead of in the carpark?

As a daily visitor to the domain I congratulate the domain staff for the great job they do and cannot understand why bowlers park on the verges rather than walk a few metres from the sealed carpark. Can I park on the bowling green?

Yesterday morning at 11am there were cars and a van parked on the grass while over 35 parking spots were vacant.

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he Canterbury Mayoral Forum held an economic development workshop last week.

Jeremy Baker, a deputy vicechancellor at Lincoln University, spoke about Developing Primary Sector Capability in Canterbury.

New Zealand’s primary and land-based sectors currently have 120,000 people broadly categorised as working on the land; another 40,000 people are employed in related support and technical fields; 110,000 people in associated processing and distribution jobs; 110,000 in related property, finance, environment and planning roles; and another 110,000 in tourism, hospitality, sport and recreation jobs that relate to the sectors.

Canterbury’s primary sector is one of the fastest growing in New Zealand. The trend is likely to be continued in future with further irrigation.

Milk solids produced in Canterbury increased 62 per cent from 2008 to 2013. Canterbury produces 96 per cent of all herbage seeds, 95 per cent of all vegetable seeds, 89 per cent of all wheat and 71 per cent of all barley in New Zealand.

While the number of sheeponly farms has fallen, the number of combined beef and sheep farms rose 78 per cent from 2006 to 2012.

Lincoln University, Aoraki Polytechnic and the Primary ITO are working together (the Aoraki Alliance) on employment data and have projected how many qualified people will be required by our primary sector in future.

Qualifications can range from certificates through to diplomas and higher degrees.

They predict that between 2012 and 2025 Canterbury will need another 7000 primary sector workers. The split between unqualified and qualified jobs will change.

Unqualified labouring positions are expected to steadily decline with the advance of technology. Driverless cars mean driverless tractors! The

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need for qualified workers is expected to rapidly increase.

An extra 92,600 positions in New Zealand for qualified primary sector people is predicted by 2025 – 12,600 of them in Canterbury.

The “educators” are turning their minds to how they can provide the required training for that number of people.

Factoring in turnover, they believe we need to generate 2600 qualified people a year in Canterbury. Based on the number of people currently obtaining qualifications, that’s an extra 1460 per year than is currently occurring.

The university, polytechnic and Primary ITO are building a combined delivery model to try and meet the need.

Ashburton’s economic development agency Grow Mid Canterbury is well aware of this situation and has aligned its work programme accordingly.

Grow Mid Canterbury is a limited liability company that receives roughly a third of its funding from the Ashburton District Council.

This year’s $247,000 council grant to Grow Mid Canterbury is tagged to a number of agreed areas.

Developing a Methven Hot Pools venture with council funding isn’t one of them. Setting aside $90,000 specifically for youth transition, education and workforce development is.

When Grow Mid Canterbury report to the council’s liaison working group and present their business case for continued funding to the council, they set out the work they are doing in the education and training area with Federated Farmers, Dairy NZ, Aoraki Polytechnic, Lincoln University, the district’s colleges, Government departments and others.

There are a lot of components to this work.

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Grow Mid Canterbury has a draft economic development strategy out for public comment. The draft strategy has five recommended work streams.

One is to continue to prioritise education and training as an important component of their work to support economic development in the district.

The draft strategy is an easy read. It is well worth having a look at and providing comment on.

See www.growmidcanterbury.co.nz or visit the likes of the Ashburton Library or an I-site for a hard copy.

Andrew Dalziel is CEO of the Ashburton District Council

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■ UNITED STATES

Superstar welcome for royals

By Jennie Matthew America’s finest talent has given the warmest of welcomes to Britain’s Prince William and wife Catherine, dazzling them at their first NBA game featuring basketball legend LeBron James.

Rapper Jay-Z and superstar wife Beyonce chatted to the royals during an interval, and James treated them to a breathtaking display of brilliance as he led the Cleveland Cavaliers to their seventh win in a row at the Barclays Center.

The four-time NBA Most Valuable Player and double Olympian met the royal couple at the end of the match, giving them a Cavaliers shirt marked Cambridge and another for their one-year-old son Prince George.

Nicknamed “King James” and a player who overcame a tough upbringing to become one of America’s greatest sporting legends, he said before the match it would be a “huge honour” to play before royalty.

The Cavaliers dispatched the Brooklyn Nets 110-88 in a lacklustre performance by the home team avidly supported by Jay-Z. Five months pregnant with her second child, the Duchess of Cambridge covered her baby bump in a grey coat by New York designer Tory Burch and wore her auburn hair gently waved.

The couple sat courtside for the final two quarters of the match, were repeatedly offered refreshments by waiters, and flashed up on the stadium camera as the MC called on the crowd to give them a warm Brooklyn welcome. William, dressed in a checked shirt, blushed and then waved as Kate smiled sweetly at her husband.

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Pistorius appeal A South African judge is set to rule on whether to grant a state appeal opening the way for Oscar Pistorius to serve more time behind bars.

Prosecutors launched the process after Judge Thokozile Masipa sentenced the Paralympic gold medallist to five years’ jail in October over the shooting death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius admits shooting Steenkamp four times through a locked toilet door on Valentine’s Day 2013. Prosecutor Gerrie Nel argued that Masipa misinterpreted the law when she ruled Pistorius did not intentionally shoot Steenkamp, describing the sentence as “shockingly light” and “inappropriate”.

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Crackdown on Rebels The Rebels Motorcycle Club has been running low on leadership lately and the NSW police have taken full advantage of it by cracking down on the bikie gang. The Rebels have lost two top leaders in recent months with national president Alex Vella stranded in his native Malta after his Australian visa was cancelled in mid-June.

Less than a week later, the club’s sergeant-at-arms Simon Rasic died after surgery. This year, more than 300 Rebels members and associates have been arrested with more than 750 charges laid. - AAP

Hong Kong protests Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, visits a pre-school class at the Northside Center for Childhood Development in New York yesterday. Some of the children thought she was the princess from the movie Frozen.

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Brooklyn royalty by many, sat opposite them on the other side of the court. The US music Alisters walked over to say hello and chat for several minutes to the royal couple to deafening cheers from the crowd.

Outside, protests demanding justice for black men killed by white police officers continued for a sixth straight night. Dozens staged a spirited demonstration, shouting “how do you spell racist, NYPD” and carried placards, hoping to attract royal attention and the bevy of TV crews parked outside.

James and other NBA players wore “I can’t breathe” T-shirts

as they warmed up before the game in tribute to the protest movement.

It was a star-struck end to a packed day that saw William laugh and joke with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office before the couple met Hillary Clinton and her daughter Chelsea in New York.

The royal couple’s lightning three-day visit, their first to America’s biggest city, is a mix of diplomacy, supporting their favourite causes and promoting British business.

Second in line to the throne, William is increasingly taking on more long-haul work for

the British monarchy as Queen Elizabeth approaches her nineties.

He sought Obama’s support for his campaign to end illegal wildlife trafficking and the president, reportedly an ardent admirer of William’s grandmother, appeared only too happy to oblige.

William continued his first visit to Washington DC with a speech at the World Bank.

Left in New York, Kate spent an hour at a child development centre, wrapping a Christmas present and helping three and four-year-olds do art and crafts.

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Authorities are set to begin clearing Hong Kong’s main prodemocracy camp but some are vowing to stand their ground after more than two months of rallies.

A High Court ruling published yesterday called for the clearance of three sections of the main Admiralty protest site, in the heart of Hong Kong’s business district, where a tent city sprawls across a multi-lane highway.

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Teenagers killed At least four teenagers have been shot dead during clashes with security forces in eastern Indonesia.

Rights campaigners are accusing police of opening fire on the protesters. Monday’s incident is the latest flare-up in Papua, where poorly armed fighters have been waging a low-level insurgency against Jakarta for decades on behalf the mostly ethnic Melanesian population. - AFP

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father and son at loggerheads in their familyrun business has led to the son being awarded nearly $17,000 for being unjustifiably dismissed.

Nathan McDermott was a labourer and digger driver in his father’s Kaikohe earthmoving company, MDT, and worked as many as 65 hours a week.

However, an Employment Relations Authority (ERA) decision found Nathan had been abruptly sacked by his father, Charles McDermott, after being accused of “telling everyone our business” and also gossiping about his father’s relationship with his thenpartner.

Nathan McDermott told the ERA that in March, 2013, he had received a call at home on a Sunday, his only full day off during the week, from his father telling him to come to his house immediately for a meeting.

No reason was given why he was required for a meeting and he was not advised to bring a support person.

When he arrived at the house,

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several people were present and his father then accused him of “telling everyone our business”.

The son assumed this referred to a conversation held with a contractor about the owners of another excavation business.

The meeting became heated and ended with the father telling his son he was sacked.

The father told the ERA the meeting was purely a personal matter and was in regard to an allegation that Nathan had been gossiping with customers about his father’s relationship with his then-partner.

Mr McDermott senior agreed the meeting had become heated, and said it had ended with his son saying: “F*** this s***, I am out of here.”

He said he responded by telling his son to return a compa-

ny vehicle and mobile phone.

In her ruling, ERA member Eleanor Robinson said that while Mr McDermott senior claimed the meeting was in regard to a purely personal matter, it had resulted in consequences for his son’s employment.

She stated: “There is no dispute between the parties that a direct result of the meeting had been the termination of Mr [Nathan] McDermott’s employment.”

Finding that the son, Nathan McDermott, had been unjustifiably dismissed, Robinson said: “I accept that this is a situation in which a familial and employment relationship were closely combined, however there remains the onus on MDT to behave as a fair and reasonable employer towards Mr McDermott as its employee and this it failed to do.”

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17,852.5 –106.31 –0.59% At close of trading on Dec 8

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–0.07

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London – $US/ounce

–0.43%

London – $US/tonne

–71.0

–1.09%

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“Pakuranga or Torbay”.

“That pattern could change over time. I accept that as China gets wealthier and other countries get wealthier they may look to spread their wings a bit more, and that’s an issue that New Zealand, like every other country, has to consider.”

mgren said the Super Fund’s investment would bring the total funds raised by LanzaTech to more than $US200 million.

“What this investment does is get us enough cash to take us all the way through to our first commercial unit,” Holmgren said.

In March the company raised a further $US60 million from investors including Japanese and German industrial conglomerates Mitsui and Siemens. The Super Fund said it had a 13.5 per cent stake in LanzaTech on a fully diluted basis.

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While investors have been blamed for pushing up prices, Mr Key put the recent surge in Auckland house prices down to improving confidence in the economy following the election.

He underscored comments by his Finance Minister Bill English last week that his Government was keeping an eye on Australian moves to establish a register of foreign home buyers.

“If there’s a credible register we’re not afraid of such a thing ... but realistically for us tackling the housing issue – which we’re doing I think very effectively – still sits in that issue of release of land and speeding up the supply of new product.”

– NZME

Biofuel developer LanzaTech’s coffers have been bolstered with a $US60 million ($78.5 million) cash injection from the New Zealand Superannuation Fund.

The Chicago-based company, founded in Auckland in 2005, uses gas-gobbling microbes to convert industrial waste gases into valuable chemicals such as ethanol.

LanzaTech is working with Chinese steel manufacturer Baosteel to establish a commercial plant, which is expected to open in 2016.

Chief executive Jennifer Hol-

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A predicted surge in Chinese investment in New Zealand residential real estate is something the Government needs to consider, but at the moment such investment is not a significant issue, Prime Minister John Key says.

Amid growing calls for a register of offshore-based home buyers, Simon Henry, chief executive of international property website Juwai, recently said Chinese appetite for New Zealand real estate was set to grow.

Mr Key on Monday said the overwhelming bulk of Chinese at auctions would be New Zealand residents or citizens from

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Family favourites Ashburton Borough School has put together an amazing collection of their families’ favourite recipes, available from the school office. It has everything from basics to the more adventurous; a must-have for any kitchen! – Lisa Fenwick Flax seed bars

1/2 C golden flax seed powder or meal 1/2 C coarsely ground walnuts 1/2 C coarsely ground almonds 1/2 C coarsely ground cashews 1t crushed cardamom (about 8 cardamoms) 1C sugar 1/4 C water

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Time for reflection

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ecember and the year is coming to a close.

Many of us are so consumed with our own activities either in the workforce or as a volunteer or preparing for the festive season that we do not have time to reflect on what the celebration is all about.

Are we so busy that we become tired with all the shopping, preparations and the endless parties and break-up functions?

Do we take time to stop and think of others, do we care enough to visit lonely people?

Recently I was given an article to read that highlighted research from Harvard University on Making Caring Common.

The study centred around children by interviewing them and determining how they saw adults as role models through their actions and behaviour.

One of the interesting comments from a child’s perspective was that adults often tended to be more concerned with their own achievements and happiness than their concern for others.

A sobering comment, but sadly probably quite true, in many families today.

The project that resulted from the research developed around five key messages that I thought were very appropriate at this time of year when our concern for others should be important.

They were, making caring for others a priority, take opportunities to show caring and gratitude, expand your circle of

Jeanette Tarbotton SERVING THE AGEING

concern, be a strong role model and mentor and, finally, manage destructive feelings.

All these are principles that most of us take for granted but they are worth revisiting and reflecting on as we approach Christmas.

This time of year when we come together as families around a Christmas tree, or the decorated table laden with goodies that have been prepared by busy parents and others.

Do we show enough gratitude for all the care and time that is devoted to bring happiness.

There are many organisations that willingly give of their time and talents to bringing goodwill and kindness to those less fortunate.

Are we, as adults, good role models for the younger generation?

Perhaps we can demonstrate by making that extra effort to show caring compassion and generosity.

Christmas is the time for caring and sharing as well as for giving and receiving.

Age Concern wishes everyone a safe, happy and peaceful Christmas .

Seasons greetings to one and all.

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The Mid Canterbury Choir, pictured at its Handel’s Messiah performance being led by Sylvia Watson last month, will perform its annual Christmas Concerts on December 19.

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

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

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December 14 – Mandi Miller performing at Terrace Downs Resort buffet.

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December 19 – Mid Canterbury Choir Christmas Concerts 12.15pm and 5.15pm at St Andrew’s Church, $5 admission at the door. Guest artist Olivia Brown.

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January 16 and 17 – Mid Canterbury Summer Singing School 2015 – Broadway and Beyond.

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To January 31 – Methven Cash and Carry exhibition at the Methven Heritage Centre.

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Ashburton Society of Arts weekly art groups held Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays.

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A Christmas musical treat Mid Canterbury Choir members are excited about bringing the true meaning of Christmas to Ashburton.

They will perform their annual Christmas Concerts on Friday next week at 12.15pm and 5.15pm, at St Andrew’s Church.

Familiar carols such as Deck the Halls, Angels We Heard On High, Silent Night, Mary’s Boy Child and Jingle Bell Rock are sure to get audience members in the Christmas spirit.

Choir scholarship recipient Olivia Brown will be the guest soloist. Olivia was awarded one of the choir’s new scholarships earlier this year, for dedication to choral work at Ashburton College.

Manager Carol Gunn said it would be the final concerts for musical director Sylvia Watson, who had led the choir since it was formed in 2003.

“The choir has appreciated the wonderful leadership Sylvia has given,” Mrs Gunn said.

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

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

Olivia Brown will be guest soloist for the Mid Canterbury Choir Christmas Concerts.

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Follow the butterfly trail Top left – Even the floor is used as a space for creative endeavour at Robin Arnst’s Art School. Butterflies on the floor formed part of the school’s annual exhibition on Saturday.

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Bottom left – Taking the stairway to view the results of youthful artistic genius is Aniyah LeugaimafaWehipeihana, 2, of Ashburton. She was on her way to Robin Arnst’s Art School exhibition on Saturday.

The exhibition was an opportunity for Mrs Arnst’s students to showcase their work to the public. The school is located in the upstairs studio of the Ashburton Post Office building.

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Advantage Australia

BY ROB FORSAITH Michael Clarke’s back injury flared up, while Australia lost three late wickets to finish 6-354 at stumps on day one of the first Test against India yesterday.

David Warner’s 145 gave Australia the early advantage in the opening clash of the four-Test series, while a crowd of 25,619 at Adelaide Oval paid tribute to Phillip Hughes.

Warner and Clarke shared a 118-run stand before the captain retired hurt in the 44th over, when he was sent for scans.

Warner was caught in the deep in the seventh over after tea, having tried to clear the rope.

Steve Smith was largely untroubled in the final session and finished 72 not out.

But India made good use of the second new ball to remove Mitch Marsh, nightwatchman

Century-maker David Warner Nathan Lyon and Brad Haddin in the final five overs of the day.

Smith and Warner both posed for a moment of reflection when the crowd gave them a standing ovation for reaching 63.

“It’s something that was in the back of my mind. It’s going to be a special number for all of us for years to come,” Warner said. “It was quite tough early on. The 63 seconds of applause (before play), getting through that national anthem - that’s

when it set me off inside.

“It (scoring a 100) was a bit emotional ... I had a bit of a tear in my eye.”

India’s stand-in skipper Virat Kohli boasted on Monday that he would be in charge of “one of the best bowling attacks we’ve had in a while”.

Mohammed Shami and Varun Aaron failed to live up to the hype after Clarke won the toss. Shami and Aaron, who had never played a Test against Australia and tallied a com-

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bined 12 Tests prior to yesterday, were wayward early.

Other openers may have shouldered arms when confronted with so many deliveries outside off stump, but Warner attacked the new ball with vigour, moving to 32 after 15 balls.

Aaron’s opening spell lasted two overs, costing 23 runs.

The dismissals of Chris Rogers and Shane Watson momentarily tempered Australia’s momentum, but Warner and Clarke continued to score freely after lunch until the captain twisted his back while watching an unthreatening delivery from Ishant Sharma sail down the leg side.

Clarke, widely praised for his leadership in a traumatic fortnight for Australian cricketers, had recovered from a recurring hamstring injury to play the game. “It was a gamble worth taking,” Michael Hussey opined while calling day one for the Nine Network.

- AAP

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In brief KP picking Black Caps Exiled England cricketer Kevin Pietersen is picking the Black Caps to win next year’s Cricket World Cup. After arriving in Australia for the Big Bash Twenty20 competition, the former England international said he thought New Zealand were the side to beat at the Cricket World Cup. He wasn’t so keen on his own country’s chances. “The England side might still struggle here in a couple of months’ time,” Pietersen said. According to the TAB, the Black Caps are $8 outsiders to win the World Cup. - NZH

‘Altitude training’ With a one-day international series against South Africa behind them, six more matches scheduled against Pakistan and seven with Sri Lanka, it’s hard to imagine New Zealand being more match hardened to contest the World Cup in 66 days. A loss irks any team but, at the risk of waxing about ‘learnings’, much could be gleaned from their three-wicket defeat to Pakistan in Dubai. New Zealand don’t play Pakistan in pool play but their batsmen got a taste for what might be termed ‘altitude training’. Mohammad Irfan, cricket’s 2.16m Gulliver, generated steepling bounce. His accuracy was disguised by figures of three for 57 from 10 overs - the first five cost 22 runs in the opening power play.

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In brief Ringo resuming New Zealand-owned galloper Ringo may make his first appearance from his new Melbourne quarters on Saturday. The brother to the Group One winner Planet Rock has been nominated by Mick Price for an $A80,000 handicap over 1400m at Flemington. Ringo, who races in the Wellfield Lodge colours, won five times for Mike Breslin and remained in Australia after a threestart Victorian campaign for the Awapuni trainer.

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QE Stakes for Kiwi mare The $A4 million Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) will be Lucia Valentina’s prime target in the autumn. Trainer Kris Lees has yet to confirm the path the New Zealand-owned and bred mare will take toward the Randwick feature. The Gr.1 Turnbull Stakes winner and Gr.1 Caulfield Cup placegetter is back in pre-training for her autumn campaign and is now also a stablemate of this year’s Gr.1 Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist.

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Autopsy findings Racing Victoria has released the autopsy report on Japanese stayer Admire Rakti, who died after trailing the field home in the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup. “Following an extensive post-mortem examination and investigation we are of the opinion that Admire Rakti died of acute cardiac failure as a result of a cardiac arrhythmia that can be attributed to natural causes,” RV’s Head of Equine Welfare Dr Brian Stewart said.

- NZME

Moloney team in form After training six winners from his past 11 starters, Caulfield trainer John Moloney is looking to continue his run of form today.

Moloney has three runners - all last-start winners - engaged at Sandown. Cool will contest The Cove Hotel Handicap, Seattleite in the Schweppes Handicap and Act Of Valour the Sportingbet Powered

by William Hill Handicap. Moloney’s nephew, in-form apprentice Patrick Moloney, will partner Cool and Act Of Valour with Luke Nolen to ride Seattleite.

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Local owners Gavin Douglas and Paul Chamberlain could have a new star in their stable after three-year-old The Boys GNP ran a smart 2400m at yesterday’s Mid Canterbury trainers and owners trials.

Ken Barron was happy to sit three

back for much of the distance, letting the Neil Edge-trained Lloydin Magic make the pace but with about 700 left to run, Barron gave the youngster the nod and he moved to be three wide, cranking up the pace.

As they turned for home it became a

race between The Boys GNP and Lloydin Magic, but Douglas and Chamberlain’s youngster proved he had too much left in the tank, upping the pace and pulling out all stops to win in 3.02.2.

The Boys GNP ran the last 800m in55.8 and the final 400m in 26.1.

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■ HEAD INJURIES

Jockey hospitalised after trials fall Auckland apprentice Chris Dell has been airlifted to Auckland Hospital with suspected head injuries after a fall at yesterday’s Ruakaka trials.

The trials were halted for more than an hour while medics attended to Dell on the track before eventually being called off with many of the

remaining jockeys too shaken to ride.

Dell was understood to have been placed in an induced coma before he was taken to hospital by helicopter.

Stipendiary steward Alan Coles said Dell’s mount fell clear of any interference and no rider was at fault in the in-

cident. No further information was available about Dell’s condition.

Dell, 22, is apprenticed to his father Kevin and has won 89 races, including success aboard Biologist in THE Listed Karaka Classic at Te Aroha.

Coles spoke to other jockeys riding at the trials about the

M2 Auckland gallops

meeting continuing, but with such a small pool of riders attending it was decided it best for the remainder of the programme to be abandoned.

“I talked to the riders for some time while emergency services were there and some of them were pretty upset about what had happened,” he said.- NZME

Today at Ellerslie Raceway

Auckland RC Venue: Ellerslie Meeting Date: 10 Dec 2014 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6 1 4.43pm (NZT) LINDAUER 2200 MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 2200m 1 2x922 Nek Minnit b (7) 58.5.......................S Collett 2 55348 Sir Al Syd (1) 58.5 ................... D Turner (a2) 3 34206 Itsforfree (9) 58.5.........................T Thornton 4 24473 Mopane (11) 58.5........................ D Johnson 5 x8055 Big Meadsy (6) 58.5 ...........................M Hills 6 78800 Metallic (10) 58.5 ............................ M Wenn 7 x2423 Mongolian Storm (13) 57 ...........M Cameron 8 6094 Mongolian Hero (4) 57 ...................V Colgan 9 7906 Thewayyourave (3) 57 ......... R Hutchings (a) 10 23x62 Zaviera b (5) 56.5 ..............................L Innes 11 x2x73 Tipilk (2) 56.5 ............................ M D Plessis 12 43x44 Imperial Hawk (12) 56.5 ................O Bosson 13 58 Kechika (8) 55 ................................. C Grylls 2 5.18pm FIRST GLOBAL LOGISTICS 1200 RATING 65 $20,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 46x86 Macka’s Back tdm (10) 59 ............... N Harris 2 24x12 Increditable Hulk d (2) 58.5 ............. C Grylls 3 4x925 Peridot td (4) 58.5 ..............L Magorrian (a2) 4 68x83 Capistrano Magic 57 .................... Scratched 5 800x5 Panna Cotta d (8) 57 ................... D Johnson 6 0x201 Polyatomic d (13) 56.5 ....... J Whiteside (a3) 7 8x02x Aimees Babe d (12) 56 ........... R Smyth (a1) 8 52x77 Funhouse d (1) 56..................... M D Plessis 9 00321 Agostini (11) 55.5 ................ R Hutchings (a) 10 x3066 Way In td (7) 55..........................M Cameron 11 7x41 Snowdrop (5) 54.5 ............................L Innes 12 16 Sworntomylover 54 ...................... Scratched 13 10x4 Nightshift d (3) 57.5.......................O Bosson

14 35x18 Civetta 55.5 .................................. Scratched 15 041x7 Manikya 55.5................................ Scratched 16 41466 Overnightsensation 55 ................. Scratched 17 27076 Charlie Farley (6) 56.5 ..............J Wong (a2) 18 x379x The Rich Lister d (9) 56.5 Emergencies: Nightshift, Civetta, Manikya, Overnightsensation, Charlie Farley, The Rich Lister 3 5.53pm EZGO GOLF CART RENTALS F&M MAIDEN $10,000, MDN F&M, 1400m 1 75802 Silver Tips (9) 57.5 .......................... K Myers 2 00x30 Be Beautiful (8) 57.5 .................. Z Moki (a3) 3 4x9 Beaming (2) 57.5 ..............................L Innes 4 38x40 Hot Lady (3) 57.5 ...........................V Colgan 5 7 Bootyful (14) 57.5............................ D Nolan 6 48226 Red Robyn (5) 56..........................O Bosson 7 3x73 Heeby Jeeby 56 ........................... Scratched 8 7374 Jouet Cuvee b (1) 56....................... N Harris 9 46 Black Lace 56 .............................. Scratched 10 All The Drama (7) 56 ................... D Johnson 11 Autumn (6) 56 ................................. C Grylls 12 8 Hot Property (10) 56 ................. M D Plessis 13 0 We Need To Talk (4) 56 ......L Magorrian (a2) 14 9 You Are Amazing (11) 56 ...........M Cameron 15 399x6 Britannia (13) 57.5 16 678 Sisterhood (12) 56 .............. R Hutchings (a) Emergencies: Britannia, Sisterhood 4 6.33pm CARDINAL LOGISTICS MILE MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1600m 1 22x3. Maestro (3) 58.5.........................M Cameron 2 6222 Ultimate Image b (2) 58.5 ......... M D Plessis 3 39x2 St Moet b (14) 58.5 .......................M McNab 4 64x73 Jigger Inn (13) 58.5 5 5 Our Boy Roco (10) 58.5 .................. M Wenn

6 2 McQueen 57 ................................ Scratched 7 3 Beauty Giant (7) 57 ....................M Coleman 8 63 Gaultier (11) 57 .................................L Innes 9 54x3 Viviano b (8) 57 .............................O Bosson 10 34252 Fiamette (6) 56.5................. R Hutchings (a) 11 98623 Perfect Rose (15) 56.5 ...... U Holmquist (a3) 12 774 Saucy Mary 56.5 .......................... Scratched 13 2242 Mary Quant 55 ............................. Scratched 14 8x723 Stars In Align (4) 55 .................... D Johnson 15 550x7 Ratmansky (5) 58.5 16 Tavidar 57..................................... Scratched 17 Shinko Shibata (1) 57 ........L Magorrian (a2) 18 0x Ifra Dancer (12) 57 19 406x7 Zah Off 58.5 ................................. Scratched 20 x7098 Ready To Rumble (9) 58.5 . J Whiteside (a3) Emergencies: Ratmansky, Tavidar, Shinko Shibata, Ifra Dancer, Zah Off, Ready To Rumble 5 7.13pm BARFOOT & THOMPSON TWILIGHT CUP RATING 75 $20,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1600m 1 x4236 Colonel Carrera tdm (10) 60 R Hutchings (a) 2 0224x El Soldado tb (8) 59 3 53x52 Keepher Close tdm (12) 58.5 .......... D Nolan 4 18x39 It’s Got To Be You d (9) 57.5 ...... M D Plessis 5 34238 Lucky Feather tm (4) 57.5 ............... K Myers 6 90x50 Carlotta tdm (5) 57 ..................... Z Moki (a3) 7 23x56 Fast Learner 57 ............................ Scratched 8 6x191 Gustavo dm (14) 57 ......................O Bosson 9 6x679 Revelator (13) 57 .......................M Cameron 10 12x80 Jagersfontein t (1) 56 ..................T Thornton 11 5x624 Makarska 56 ................................ Scratched 12 70x48 Immigration m (15) 55.5 .................V Colgan 13 09x18 Fluoro Lite tm (3) 55...........L Magorrian (a2) 14 x3005 Rose Of Virginia td (2) 55.........A Jones (a2)

2 20x14 Stand Your Ground td (8) 59 R Hutchings (a) 3 17x32 Sir Sunny dm (11) 58.5 ........... D Turner (a2) 4 00x50 Bob Valdez (16) 58 5 2x1 Oscar Legend (9) 58 ....................... D Nolan 6 224x2 Secret Lily b (6) 57.5 ..........L Magorrian (a2) 7 33001 Chachi Arcola 57.5....................... Scratched 8 2x005 Satanico m (2) 56.5.......................O Bosson 9 50x95 Sheez All Heart d (18) 56 ..................M Hills 10 203x1 Sonic Rocket td (10) 56.............. L Satherley 11 615x9 Our Serafina d (14) 55.5 12 x6233 Always On My Mind (13) 55 ............ R Jones 13 2x231 Vavasour d (1) 54.5 ...........................L Innes 14 146x0 De Kensington Oval b (5) 54 ......M Cameron 15 10x55 Katorie m (3) 55 .............................. N Harris 16 07x74 Edith Piaf (4) 54 17 27x76 Chipandchase (17) 56 18 6x887 Team Pete td (7) 54.5 19 00897 Skai Glen t (12) 54 Emergencies: Katorie, Edith Piaf, Chipandchase, Team Pete, Skai Glen

Rory Hutchings rides Stand Your Ground in the Dunstan Feeds, last on the card at Ellerslie today.

Blinkers on : Thewayyourave (R1), We Need To Talk (R3), 15 16 17 18 19

1x534 Villars 54.5 ................................... Scratched 5x512 Bingo (7) 54 ................................ D Johnson 81541 Malcolm 56................................... Scratched 20351 So Keep Me dm (11) 54 .................. M Wenn 1x381 Handsome Hermes dm (6) 55......... C Grylls

Emergencies: Villars, Bingo, Malcolm, So Keep Me, Handsome Hermes

6 7.53pm DUNSTAN FEEDS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER RATING 65 $20,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 0x678 Endorsement (15) 60 ................J Oliver (a3)

Viviano, Stars In Align, Ifra Dancer (R4), Team Pete (R6) Winkers on : Fiamette (R4), Bingo (R5) Winkers off : Viviano, Stars In Align (R4), Endorsement (R6)

SELECTIONS Race 1: Mongolian Storm, Nek Minnit, Imperial Hawk Race 2: Increditable Hulk, Snowdrop, Funhouse, Peridot Race 3: Red Robyn, Beaming, Be Beautiful, Jouet Cuvee Race 4: Beauty Giant, Gaultier, Ultimate Image, Maestro Race 5: Bingo, Gustavo, Immigration, It’s Got To Be You Race 6: Vavasour, Stand Your Ground, Sir Sunny

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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

In brief

■ HANDS CHRISTIAN FINISHED

Injuries hit All Stars stable It is not all handshakes and cup-winning photos at the top of the harness racing tree.

Champion trainers Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen can attest to that even after a dream New Zealand Cup week.

After dominating cup day by winning two group ones among their seven wins for the day, it has been back to reality for All Stars stables in the weeks since, with a series of season- or even career-ending injuries to leading pacers.

While they still have 15 horses now based in Auckland ready for Friday night’s Alexandra Park meeting, Hands Christian and Alta Orlando aren’t among them.

Hands Christian’s injuryplagued career ended when he broke down in the New Zealand Cup, won in record time by stablemate Adore Me. And now exciting 3-year-old Alta Orlando will miss the rest of the season.

The early favourite for the

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Mark Purdon and Adore Me: Happier days only a month ago.

$250,000 Sales Series Pace on December 31, Alta Orlando has suffered a strained hind suspensory and will be out of training for six months, meaning he won’t race until next season.

That costs him a shot at well over $1 million in races this term alone at a time when he was finally developing the brains to match his motor.

And lesser-known but still talented fellow 3-year-old Alta Ronaldo has injured a tendon

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and also been sidelined.

“It happens and is part of the game but it is never nice,” says Purdon.

“A horse like Alta Orlando had a lot of money he could have raced for so you really feel for the owners.

“So even when things are going well for the stable like they were during cup week they can change very quickly.”

Adore Me returns to Alexandra Park on Friday in a $30,000

mares race and clashes for the first time with last season’s 3-year-old filly sensation Venus Serena, as well as Helena Jet, Willow and Lancewood Lizzie in a hot line-up of mares.

Most are using Friday’s feature to prepare for the $100,000 Rosslands Queen Of Hearts a week later.

“We are happy with her [Adore Me],” said Purdon.

Meanwhile, Cambridge driver Todd Mitchell sits on 999 New Zealand career wins heading into the Hawera meeting tomorrow. Mitchell moved to the doorstep of joining the 1000-win club when he partnered Gold Ace to win the Summer Cup last Friday night and could have been excused for bypassing Hawera.

Had he done so he would have been favoured to reach the milestone driving his stable star Prime Power in the first race at Alexandra Park on Friday night, slightly more glamorous surroundings than Hawera. - NZH

A trio to follow John and Karen Parsons were significant contributors toward Chris Johnson’s successful drive for his 2000th New Zealand winner. The Balcairn trainers and the top jockey have been a potent force over the years, combining for 75 winners, and an association highlighted by the multiple Group One-winning mare Final Touch. While today’s meeting at Wingatui is a low key affair by comparison, the trio’s run of success looks set to continue with a number of strong chances.

One of their best hopes is Young Jim in the Hospitality NZ Otago Branch Rating 65 following the four-year-old’s unlucky last-start third at Cromwell.

- NZME

Vavasour on target Another bold showing from Vavasour at Ellerslie today will boost trainers Peter and Dawn Williams’ hopes for future black type for the promising filly. The three-year-old was an emphatic last-start maiden winner at Te Rapa and she looks capable of holding her own against the best of her sex and age. Vavasour will take on Rating 65 company in the Dunstan Feeds Championship Qualifier as a stepping stone to higher carnival honours at Ellerslie.

“It’s after Christmas that she’ll really come into her own in races like the Royal Stakes and the Oaks,” Peter Williams said. - NZME

Otago gallops Today at Wingatui Raceway

Terry Moseley is in action at the Otago gallops today.

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Otago RC Venue: Wingatui Meeting Date: 10 Dec 2014 NZ Meeting number: 6 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7 1 3.50pm WILD RANGE PHOTOGRAPHY MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 2200m 1 04503 Brother Bowman (2) 58.5 ..........R Black (a1) 2 22996 Masterzed (1) 58.5 ...................... C Johnson 3 64235 D’Ellis (5) 56.5.........................S Wynne (a1) 4 52562 Brandy h (6) 56.5 .........................K Williams 5 x5734 Spic N Span (3) 56.5............... T Direen (a1) 6 x3004 Come Fly With Me (4) 56.5 ....... S Muniandy 2 4.25pm RICOH RATING 75 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1200m 1 38454 Keltic Kitty td (3) 59 .................P Shaikh (a3) 2 14977 Drumregal tdmh (5) 58.5 ............. C Johnson 3 x3060 Norah th (2) 58 ......................... J Lowry (a4) 4 9x914 La Girl tdmh (7) 56.5 ....................T Moseley 5 6x007 Mels Evie d (6) 54.5 ................ T Direen (a1) 6 610x6 Hell Raiser h (1) 54 ......................K Williams 7 685x0 Volksbelle h (4) 54..........................R Bishop 3 5.00pm THE MAD BUTCHER DUNEDIN MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 5362 He Ain’t Heavy (3) 58.5 ...............L Callaway 2 0604x Voussoir h (5) 58.5 .........................R Bishop 3 09 Fabrizio h (1) 58.5 ........................T Moseley 4 Madethecut (6) 57 ....................... C Johnson

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846x Fascinate h (7) 56.5 .................. S Muniandy 6399x Royal Dollar 56.5.......................... Scratched De Arvil 56.5 ................................ Scratched Keep The Lot 56.5 ........................ Scratched 7660x Loyalle Issy (2) 56.5 .....................K Williams 3x947 Hear Me Roar h (8) 55 ....... D Prastiyou (a2) Janefield Jewel h (9) 55 .................. J Morris Our Madonna h (4) 55.............S Wynne (a1) 4 5.35pm HEADFIRST TRAVEL NZ MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1600m 1 4335x Loose Goose (8) 58.5 ..................T Moseley 2 9x520 Whatwasthat h (7) 58.5 ...............L Callaway 3 6058 Rub It In (5) 58.5 ......................D Bothamley 4 2x8x0 Breathe Easy h (1) 56.5 .........C Barnes (a1) 5 x3564 Propitious (6) 56.5...................S Wynne (a1) 6 4380 Keep Her Secret (2) 56.5 ..........R Black (a1) 7 35x96 Shirley Brook h (4) 56.5 .............. C Johnson 8 8905 Ely Valley (3) 56.5 ........................K Williams 5 6.13pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE F&M MAIDEN $12,000, MDN F&M, 1400m 1 x3643 Cleo Layne h (3) 57.5................R Black (a1) 2 26x2. Dalwhinnie h (5) 57.5 ...................... J Morris 3 35x24 Fashion Lass (6) 57.5 ...........R Cuneen (a3) 4 2 Queenofthestoneage (11) 57.5 ....T Moseley 5 7x28 Borntobeirish (4) 57.5 .............P Shaikh (a3) 6 93x7 Last Danske (9) 57.5....................K Williams

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5369x Cassandra’s Dream h (13) 57.5T Direen (a1) 4387x Forever Vital h (10) 57.5 ............ S Muniandy 54x77 McGluskeysdaughter (14) 57.5 ... G Coetzee 58 Iona Castle (12) 57.5 ..............S Wynne (a1) 079x6 Ruffle (8) 57.5 ........................C Barnes (a1) 0x070 Savamont 57.5 ............................. Scratched x9260 So Vital (7) 56 ................................B Pitman 294. Commix h (1) 56 ............................R Bishop 459. Tantella (2) 56 ............................. C Johnson 6 6.53pm HOSPITALITY NZ OTAGO BRANCH RATING 65 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 1777x Typhoon 59 .................................. Scratched 2 0x918 Ivanskavinskyskvar th (7) 57.5 .......R Bishop 3 07x40 Remind Me th (14) 56.5 ........R Cuneen (a3) 4 x1786 Gallant Boy tmh (3) 56.5 ........... S Muniandy 5 70x01 Fantamo d (2) 55.5..................S Wynne (a1) 6 42854 Lucky Nemo m (15) 55.5 ..............T Moseley 7 x1009 Macan (11) 55.5 ..........................L Callaway 8 34903 Young Jim t (4) 55.5 .................... C Johnson 9 9x005 Ekstra Special (9) 54.5...................B Pitman 10 84880 Amarok m (16) 54.5 ............... M Haruki (a3) 11 Lx007 Snip In Time th (8) 54.5....... D Prastiyou (a2) 12 50x56 Avow h (13) 54 ........................ T Direen (a1) 13 8x0x8 Tilly (5) 54 ....................................K Williams 14 709x5 Optimistic (10) 54 ......................R Black (a1) 15 9798x Whare Creek tdh (1) 54 ........... J Lowry (a4) 16 778x8 Spitting Image h (6) 54.................... J Morris

17 1360x Gallant Ruby mh (12) 55.5 .....C Barnes (a1) Emergency: Gallant Ruby 7 7.33pm ABC BUSINESS SALES RATING 75 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1600m 1 32267 Recording tdh (8) 60.5 ..........R Cuneen (a3) 2 x6260 News Flash th (7) 58.5 .............. S Muniandy 3 5x224 Blue ‘N’ Gold tdh (6) 57 ........... T Direen (a1) 4 x2290 Timy Tyler d (9) 56 ....................R Black (a1) 5 07x00 Winchester td (5) 55................S Wynne (a1) 6 4x019 Ruby’s Rose tdh (1) 54.5 .......C Barnes (a1) 7 07144 Golden Castle td (10) 54 ..........J Chong (a3) 8 x7350 Keynote td (3) 54......................... C Johnson 9 5x816 Movida tdh (2) 54 .........................T Moseley 10 x2368 Ready To Rule (4) 54 ...................K Williams Blinkers on : Volksbelle (R2), Hear Me Roar (R3), Breathe Easy (R4), Macan, Avow (R6) Winkers on : Come Fly With Me (R1) Winkers off : Macan, Avow (R6) SELECTIONS Race 1: Brandy, Brother Bowman, D’Ellis, Come Fly With Me Race 2: Keltic Kitty, Mels Evie, La Girl, Norah, Drumregal Race 3: Madethecut, He Ain’t Heavy, Hear Me Roar Race 4: Propitious, Keep Her Secret, Ely Valley, Whatwasthat Race 5: Cleo Layne, Fashion Lass, Dalwhinnie, Tantella Race 6: Young Jim, Ekstra Special, Optimistic, Gallant Boy Race 7: Keynote, Recording, Blue ‘N’ Gold, Timy Tyler

4 38434 Nominal Lily 18.11 .......................K Williams 5 42223 Serve Ya Purpose 17.87..................... N Udy 6 33553 Flirt With Me 18.02 .................. T McCracken 7 32152 Dogged Denis 18.18 ....................... C Brider 8 45372 Prancing Bee 18.40 .........................T Agent Emergencies: 9 45746 Maddie Brand 18.14................... B Johnston 10 36674 Homebush Radar nwtd .............J McInerney 9 2.32pm WANGANUI SECURITY HT6 C1 C1q, 305m 1 24627 Madam Ice 18.05 ........................J McArthur 2 75157 Black Magic Rock 17.88 G & .............Denby 3 87881 Fijian Dandy 18.45 .............................J Hunt 4 76438 Working Midnight 18.34 .......... T McCracken 5 5778x Goman Ninnie 18.20 ....................... C Brider 6 27565 Procrastination 18.08 U & .....................Bliek 7 75168 All The Coco 17.98 G & .................. J Clarke 8 1 Just About Ready 18.03...................L Ahern Emergencies: 9 56574 Benji nwtd ....................................M Roberts 10 44685 Homebush Misha 18.08 ............J McInerney 10 2.52pm THE DOGZONE C1 C1, 520m 1 51211 Cosmic Scramble nwtd ...............B Hodgson 2 53434 Bob’s Eye nwtd .........................J McInerney 3 78412 Speedy Feet 30.33 .................... K B Benson 4 43432 Cawbourne Josh nwtd .................M Roberts 5 76632 Opawa Hally nwtd .............................. N Udy 6 53367 Opawa Jackie nwtd ............................ N Udy 7 86234 Miss Selfies nwtd ......................J McInerney 8 35525 Sue Sews Socks 30.62 ............ T Mischefski

9 38427 Opawa Rabbit nwtd .........................S Maher 10 86754 Shadow Baxter nwtd .................J McInerney 11 3.08pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C1 C1, 520m 1 11432 Lonesome Nitro nwtd ...................M Roberts 2 66138 Botany Sel 30.50.......................J McInerney 3 52263 Opawa Messini nwtd .......................... N Udy 4 51565 Sarah Campbell 30.69 ................B Hodgson 5 35686 Uno Charm 30.51.................... T McCracken 6 73555 Opawa Dosh nwtd .............................. N Udy 7 86535 Mega Girl nwtd ................................... N Udy 8 54233 Opawa Cuddles 31.00.....................S Maher Emergencies: 9 47535 Homebush Spook nwtd .............J McInerney 10 36278 Paddy Baxter 30.26...................J McInerney 12 3.30pm BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @ HATRICK C2 C2, 305m 1 27225 Tongariro 17.69 G & ........................ J Clarke 2 42274 Zamaddis Lass 18.24................... T Downey 3 51121 Homebush Ramona 17.97 ........J McInerney 4 77121 Wine Time 17.88 ...........................A Speight 5 71257 Waldo Baxter 17.77...................J McInerney 6 32143 Sam’s Flyin Norm 18.32 ..................J Tanner 7 61132 Cawbourne Beau 17.68 ..................J Tanner 8 63115 Phileas Fogg 17.78 ..........................L Ahern 9 48252 Flying Blake 17.72 .............................. L Bell 10 88217 Thrilling Abra 17.79 U & ........................Bliek

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 2 2 Pixie Dust nwtd ...................................L Udy way Meeting Date: 10 Dec 2014 NZ Meeting number: 9 3 37 Homebush Hansome nwtd ........J McInerney Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 4 T Goodtime Allanah nwtd................P Knight 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 5 44346 Princely Count nwtd ..................J McInerney 11 and 12 6 Grand Allegro nwtd ..........................L Ahern 1 12.05pm (NZT) ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C0, 305m 7 43646 Icahn nwtd...................................B Hodgson 8 5 Cawbourne Bird nwtd...................M Roberts 1 Lagoon Fame nwtd ......................M Roberts 9 23784 Skeleton Witch nwtd......................A Speight 2 43527 Homebush Howard nwtd ...........J McInerney 10 54576 Wrinkles nwtd............................J McInerney 3 43374 Hide The Socks nwtd ................J McInerney 4 8652 Meg’s Me Mum nwtd .......................S Maher 4 12.59pm J P PRINT (PETONE) HT1 C1 C1q, 305m 5 46452 Cherie Cherie nwtd ...................J McInerney 1 42782 Where’s Rican 17.94 ...........................F Kite 6 3 Carolina Moon nwtd .........................T Agent 2 17688 Another Fantasy 17.80 ..............J McInerney 7 83537 Denali nwtd G & .............................. J Clarke 3 13364 Alamein Bee Dee nwtd U & ..............Cottam 8 25373 Infernal Majesty nwtd ....................A Speight 4 42658 Blaze’s Corporal 18.02 G &...............S Ross 9 56546 Homebush Celia nwtd K & ............. J Maisey 5 16462 Opehu Flyer 17.78 ...........................R Waite 10 88483 Sniff of Brandy nwtd .........................R Waite 6 88625 Newton Willow nwtd G & ................. J Clarke 2 12.23pm HARRISON HIRE MASTER C0 C0, 305m 7 12 Big Wonder 18.15 ............................L Ahern 8 3438x Cawbourne Crazy nwtd................M Roberts 1 56483 Torero nwtd ....................................R Murray 9 58836 Miss Sara 17.86 ............................ R Maisey 2 77336 Homebush Flyte nwtd ...............J McInerney 3 23233 Scott No Mates nwtd .......................... N Udy 10 88583 Golfing Buddy nwtd .................... B Johnston 4 8573x Cool Gypsy nwtd .............................L Wright 5 1.17pm LIQUORLAND WANGANUI HT2 C1q, 305m 5 64432 Susan Jewel nwtd ........................M Roberts 1 13226 Smashed ‘Em Bro 18.04 ...............M Gowan 6 68624 Homebush Dodger nwtd ...........J McInerney 2 37447 Homebush Bounce nwtd ...........J McInerney 7 8 Poppa Conquest nwtd U & ....................Bliek 3 68361 Elbrus nwtd G & .............................. J Clarke 8 47772 Wairere Mike nwtd ..........................P Knight 4 42246 Runs For Gas 17.98 ................. S Gommans 9 47 Found My Berries nwtd ....................T Agent 5 14 Miss Grasshopper 18.44 ..................L Ahern 10 76 What A Party nwtd ..........................J Tanner 6 42148 Snow Demon 17.85 G & ...................S Ross 3 12.41pm WWW.RACINGTIPS.CO.NZ C0 C0, 305m 7 F2146 Nikka Century 17.82 ....................M Roberts 1 5 Miss Takamori nwtd G & ....................Denby 8 74361 Cyclone Lusi nwtd U & ......................Cottam

9 68582 Do More 18.26 U & ...............................Bliek 10 x8x76 Billy Brand nwtd .............................R Murray 6 1.35pm THE ROCK 95.2FM HT3 C1 C1q, 305m 1 1211 Winning Is Easy 17.74 .....................L Ahern 2 43224 Boot The Cash 17.98 ......................L Wright 3 24565 Five Kay Leg 18.08 ............................ N Udy 4 76338 Fortis Fiona 18.02 U & ......................Cottam 5 11124 Cawbourne Matty 17.64 ...............M Roberts 6 75771 Tasha Rama 18.11 ...............J Woolston-Bell 7 23318 King’s Selection 17.86.............. S Gommans 8 43435 Homebush Dawn 18.10.............J McInerney Emergencies: 9 55466 Filling The Void nwtd ........................R Waite 10 58645 Riba Lorda 17.73 G & ..................... J Clarke 7 1.55pm WANGANUI CHRONICLE HT4 C1q, 305m 1 77723 Elite Dose 18.04............................... A Clark 2 12 Cawbourne Midget 17.96 .............M Roberts 3 67545 Some Genes 17.87 ...................J McInerney 4 64173 Scott My Money 18.25 ....................... N Udy 5 356F2 Fortis Lion 17.81 U & ........................Cottam 6 33574 Fortis Memories 18.04 ........................L Udy 7 588x1 Working Jewel 18.01 ........................T Agent 8 24745 Cosmic Rascal 17.90 .............. T McCracken 9 54864 Working Working 17.54 ................. D Donlon 10 7F466 Goodtime Helen 17.92 G & ............. J Clarke 8 2.15pm CROMBIE LOCKWOOD LTD HT5 C1q, 305m 1 64134 Come On Mickey 17.86 G & ........... J Clarke 2 62335 Gem’s Conquest 17.73 U & ..................Bliek 3 86156 Little Arthur 18.16 ............................ A Clark

LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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In brief Packers down Falcons Aaron Rodgers tossed three touchdown passes yesterday as the Green Bay Packers emerged 43-37 winners in an NFL shootout with the Atlanta Falcons.

Rodgers connected on 24 of 36 passing attempts for 326 yards.

Jordy Nelson caught eight of those passes for 146 yards and two touchdowns for the Packers, who won their fifth straight game to improve to 10-3.

- AFP

Cavs put on royal show LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers turned a close game into a clinic after Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate grabbed courtside seats to watch them, beating the Brooklyn Nets 110-88 yesterday.

Kevin Love was shooting free throws when the royal couple showed up.

Perhaps distracted by the loud roar, Love missed the second, leaving the game tied at 61. But James, putting on a show that few others could, threw some sharp passes to go with his nine points in the period and the Cavs cruised to their seventh straight victory. Meanwhile Stephen Curry posted 21 points and seven assists and help Golden State to their 13th consecutive win with a victory over Minnesota. Al Horford scored 25 points as Atlanta beat Indiana, and John Wall scored 26 points, including the last 10, as the Washington rallied to beat Boston in double overtime.

- AP

Spieth next superstar American phenomenon Jordan Spieth has the golfing world at his feet and Australian stars Marc Leishman and John Senden like what they see. Spieth stunned a field containing Adam Scott and world No.1 Rory McIlroy at the Australian Open in Sydney last month with a final round eightunder 63 to take the tournament by six shots. He then backed it up with a stunning 10-shot win at the Hero World Challenge, breaking Tiger Woods’ tournament record with a 262 total. It’s a run of form that has lifted the 21-year-old into the world top 10 and has many believing he’s set to become the next superstar of the game. - AAP

Benji to revive Dragons A rejuvenated Benji Marshall is front and centre to St George Illawarra’s plans to return as an NRL finals force in 2015. As the Dragons fight to retain star forward Trent Merrin beyond next season, coach Paul McGregor has unveiled his blueprint to restore order at the famous club after three years of missing the top eight. On the field, Marshall remains very much the director with McGregor thrilled to have the one-time world player of the year for a full pre-season. - AAP

Double for van Persie Robin van Persie has scored twice in an otherwise lacklustre 2-1 win by Manchester United over Southampton to claim third place on the Premier League table. The Dutchman exploited a blunder

by Jose Fonte to put United ahead in the 12th minute at St Mary’s and scored a 71st-minute winner from a Wayne Rooney free-kick after Graziano Pelle had equalised. United climbed above Southampton and West Ham United into third place.

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Burns tipped for Socceroos

By Daniel RichaRDson Nathan Burns is leading the A-League’s golden boot standings and Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick has tipped his man to be involved in the Socceroos’ starting XI at next month’s Asian Cup. Burns last played for Australia in 2011 but he was named yesterday in Ange Postecoglou’s provisional 46-man squad for the 16-team tournament that will be played across the Tasman during January.

The 26-year-old Burns bagged his eighth goal of the season during Wellington’s 3-1 victory over the Jets in Newcastle on Saturday night and he has a two-goal lead over the chasing pack.

“It was no surprise that he was named in the provisional squad but as a striker all you can do is score goals and provide assists for others to score goals to be noticed by the national coach in Australia and he’s doing both really well,” Merrick said. “I wouldn’t be

surprised if he’s [in the] starting XI for the Socceroos.”

The Phoenix returned from Newcastle with only one injury concern as veteran midfielder Vince Lia’s calf continued to bother him with a good chance he will spend the next two weeks on the sideline.

That meant he could miss Saturday’s game against the Central Coast Mariners in Auckland.

“We just don’t want to risk it at this time of year,” Merrick said.

Merrick also said there would be no complacency from his side when they meet the eighth-placed Mariners, despite Central Coast’s poor start to the season, which has seen them win only one game from their first nine.

“Whether it’s a slow start or not, we just know that they’re going to be a challenge every time we play them.”

Returning right back Louis Fenton (shoulder) could be an option to start in defence this weekend after he impressed off

Nathan Burns: Currently leading the golden boot standings.

the bench last Saturday with his ability to provide an attacking edge from deep.

“We are not the same team

unless our fullbacks get forward,” Merrick said.

Meanwhile, the Phoenix have confirmed they’ve received strong interest for their three home matches that will be played at the Hutt Rec in the New Year after tickets went on sale yesterday.

Because Westpac Stadium is out of commission in February and March due to the Cricket World Cup, the Phoenix will play at a boutique temporary stadium in Lower Hutt that will have a likely capacity of 8500.

The Phoenix said 4000 tickets have been reserved for members, of which about half have been allocated, while another 1000 tickets were sold yesterday.

“There’s no doubt that the Phoenix’s terrific form at the moment, including Nathan Burns being the A-League’s top goal scorer and playing attractive football with five wins in nine games, all helps,” Phoenix general manager David Dome said.

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Qatar offered WC22 bribes - whistleblower The Qatari team for the controversial winning bid to host the 2022 World Cup offered large sums of money to senior African football figures for their respective federations, claims

RESULTS ■ Athletics Ashburton Junior Athletics December 3 Shot Put Girls 10yrs 1 Amelia McKeown 5.75m 2 Ella Pearson 5.64m 3 Holly Trotter 3.28m Girls 11yrs 1 Aleesha Haselmore-Smith 6.19m 2 Jenna Borthwick 6.11m 3 Lydia Pye 5.16m 4 Georgia Winchester 5.15m 5 Isabella Gibson 5.04m Boys 7yrs 1 Joshua Eketone 5.98m 2 Ben Pearson 5.26m 3 Ollie Jackways 4.70m 4 Lachie Friel 4.53m 5 Reuben McKeown 4.52m 6 Samuel Pye 3.84m 7 Liam Stewart 3.78m 8 Quintin McHaffie 3.30m 9 Tomas Harrison 2.68m Boys 8yrs 1 William Lemon 6.74m 2 Sabastyan Finn 5.91m Discus Girls 7yrs 1 Abby Henderson-Geddes 8.90m 2 Emily-Jane Elliot 8.29m 3 Georgina Gibson 7.67m 4 Ella Colquhoun 7.27m 5 Casey Cousins 5.95m 6 Eleanor Ross 5.73m 7 Diana Peters 5.43m Girls 9yrs 1 Felicity Pye 12.49m 2 Laura Winchester 12.32m 3 Molly Friel 11.65m 4 Sarah Wilcox 11.40m 5 Catelyn HendersonGeddes 10.15m 6 Rosaria Gibson 9.83m 7 Leilani Davis 9.63m Boys 9yrs 1 Daniel Cousins 15.84m Boys 10yrs 1 Jackson Ross 17.32m 2 William Joyce 15.80m 3 Matheson Colquhoun 13.48m 4 Rueben Davis 9.80m Boys 11yrs 1 Phoenix Andrew 25.07m 2 Jake Jackways 17.83m Long Jump Girls 7yrs 1 Abby Henderson-Geddes 2.73m 2 Georgina Gibson 2.58m 3 Diana Peters

former communications director Phaedra Almajid.

Almajid, who gave evidence under condition of anonymity to the FIFA inquiry, told weekly football magazine France

Football she had been present when offers were made.

She said one meeting took place in Luanda in January 2010. She recounted that somebody in the room said “how de-

lighted they (the Qataris) were that a high ranking African football director was present in the room and they wished to benefit his federation to the tune of a million dollars.”

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2.28m 4 Eleanor Ross 2.23m 5 Emily-Jane Elliot 2.17m 6 Casey Cousins 1.77m Girls 8yrs 1 Kasey Higson 2.96m 2 Ashley Andrews 2.95m 3 Angel Spooner 2.89m 4 Charlotte Bota-Wilson 5 Gracie Trotter 2.56m 6 Nevaeh Green-Thompson 2.50m 7 Brooklyn McHaffie 2.44m 8 Laura Cameron 2.35m 9 Mollie McLauchlan 2.05m Girls 9yrs 1 Catelyn Henderson-Geddes 3.45m 2 Sarah Wilcox 3.07m 3 Rosaria Gibson 3.01m 4 Molly Friel 2.92m 5 Felicity Pye 2.76m 6 Laura Winchester 2.67m 7 Leilani Davis 2.57m Girls 12yrs 1 Chaedis Peters 3.82m 2 Jessica Grey 3.38m Girls 13yrs 1 Emma Stagg 4.16m 2 Amy Pearson 3.87m 3 Natasha Waddell 3.85m Boys 12yrs 1 Ben Nordqvist 3.98m 2 Kaleb Finn 3.52m 3 Ben Hooley 2.79m Boys 14yrs 1 Logan McCorkindale 3.06m High Jump Boys 12yrs 1 Ben Nordqvist 1.25m 2 Kaleb Finn 1.15m Boys 14yrs 1 Logan McCorkindale 1.30m Track – 60m Girls 8yrs (Heat 1) 1 Kasey Higson 10.19 2 Laura Cameron 11.31 3 Gracie Trotter 11.56 4 Brooklyn McHaffie 11.75 5 Mollie McLauchlan 11.96 Girls 8yrs (Heat 2) 1 Angel Spooner 10.62 2 Charlotte Bota-Wilson 10.83 3 Ashley Andrew 11.39 4 Nevaeh Green-Thompson 11.93 Track - 200m Girls 7yrs 1 Abbey Henderson-Geddes 40.19 2 Georgina Gibson 40.33 3 Diana Peters 42.19 4 Eleanor Ross 42.80 5 Emily-Jane Elliot 44.27 6 Casey Cousins 44.43 Girls 8yrs(Heat 1) 1 Angel Spooner 37.57 2 Laura Cameron 40.73 3 Gracie Trotter 43.82 4 Brooklyn McHaffie 44.86 5 Nevaeh Green-Thompson 50.49 Girls 8yrs(Heat 2) 1 Kasey Higson 37.37 2 Charlotte Bota-Wilson 39.43 3 Ashley Andrews 41.92 4 Mollie McLauchlan 44.62

Girls 9yrs 1 Catelyn Henderson-Geddes 35.68 2 Sarah Wilcox 36.98 3 Rosaria Gibson 38.50 4 Molly Friel 40.27 5 Felicity Pye 41.31 6 Leilani Davis 41.65 7 Laura Winchester 43.68 Girls 10yrs 1 Ella Pearson 33.26 2 Amelia McKeown 33.74 3 Holly Trotter 34.07 Girls 11yrs 1 Isabella Gibson 32.58 2 Jenna Borthwick 32.96 3=Lydia Pye & Aleesha Haselmore-Smith 33.51 4 Georgia Winchester 33.90 Girls 12yrs 1 Jessica Grey 32.00 2 Chaedis Peters 32.81 Girls 13yrs 1 Emma Stagg 29.69 2 Natasha Waddell 30.49 3 Amy Pearson 32.54 Boys 7yrs(Heat 1) 1 Joshua Eketone 38.69 2 Ben Pearson 38.90 3 Liam Stewart 39.99 4 Lachie Friel 41.50 5 Samuel Pye 43.14 6 Quintin McHaffie 54.04 Boys 7yrs(Heat 2) 1 Tomas Harrison 39.41 2 Ollie Jackways 43.54 3 Reuben McKeown 56.13 4 Reuben Winchester 58.73 Boys 8yrs 1 William Lemon 35.58 2 Jonty Ross 40.76 3 Sabastyan Finn 51.50 Boys 9yrs 1 Daniel Cousins 32.80 Boys 10yrs 1 Matheson Colquhoun 32.24 2 Jackson Ross 33.10 3 William Joyce 34.37 4 Reuben Davis 35.97 Boys 11yrs 1 Jake Jackways 33.65 2 Phoenix Andrew 34.13 Track – 400m (Note some times were missed) Girls 10yrs 1 Ella Pearson 1.19.21 2 Amelia McKeown Girls 11yrs 1 Isabella Gibson 1.15.11 2 Jenna Borthwick 1.19.60 Girls 12yrs 1 Jessica Grey 1.17.56 Girls 13yrs 1 Natasha Waddell 1.11.22 Boys 10yrs 1 Matheson Colquhoun 1.24.90 2 Jackson Ross 1.26.22 3 William Joyce 1.37.26 4 Reuben Davis 1.38.41 Boys 11yrs 1 Jake Jackways 1.13.41 Boys 12yrs 1 Ben Nordqvist 1.32.67 Boys 14yrs 1 Logan McCorkindale 1.10.98

■ Golf Mayfield Golf Club Men’s Section December 5 Stableford Winner D Morrow 40 points; C Bryant J Sim 39; P McLaughlan R Lake K Read I Beach G Cook I Hopping all 37 Nearest Pins: Aon Insurance No.; T Hoban; John Mc Auliffe Bayleys No 11; P Gardner; Marilyn Cross Property Brokers No 5; R Lake; ANZ Bank no 14; J Allan; ATS No 9 & 18; K Read. Nett Eagle no 8 D Morrow, G Duthie; P McLauchlan had an eagle 2 on No 16. Ashvegas player of the day D Morrow.

■ Pigeon racing Ashburton Racing Pigeon Club Final races of the 2014 programme Gisborne Flock, 5 flyers - 15 birds Winners Flying Time 9 hours, 53 minutes & 34 seconds. 1st L. Quinn 1315.247 m.p.m 2nd L. Wilson 1067.847 m.p.m 3rd R. Cornwall 885.790 m.p.m 4th L. Wilson 850.480 m.p.m 5th M. Davidson 701.545 m.p.m.6th R. Cornwall 658.453 m.p.m East Cape Flock, 5 flyers - 15 birds Winners Flying Time 16 hours, 32 minutes, & 17 seconds. 1st L. Quinn 896.637 m.p.m 2nd L. Wilson 862.887 m.p.m 3rd R. Cornwall 4th R. Cornwall 697.133 m.p.m 5 M. Davidson 583.898 m.p.m 6th R. Cornwall 452.905 m.p.m Final of Fransen Shield from 3 destinations Masterton, Hasting & Gisborne 7 flyers - 84 birds 1st L. Quinn 1234.377 m.p.m 2nd L. Wilson 1179.569 m.p.m 3rd R. Cornwall 1069.363 m.p.m 4th M. Davidson 673.637 m.p.m

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E.B. CARTER LTD Our progressive company is looking for a requirements Applicants, Judith, Jean and Ross. go out to the ICU Staff at the at ANZCO Foods and the 1 x Truck driver For position all your memorial This full time will involve working one weekend day; New headstones and designs Willattention be sadly missed by Hospital, the staff Plant Operator to work our modern Seed • Must have a high to Ashburton RSA. Duedetail, to all. the AshburtonRenovations, requirements 1 x Tractor/combine ANZCO Foods and the the successful applicant be rewarded with a you suitable overwhelming number of at and New headstones and designs • Must be able to work as part of a team, Dressing, Mixing and Treatment plant.

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Office Administrator

Dorie School is looking for a part time Office Administrator to join the team, four days per week 8:30am - 12:30pm.

Please apply in writing, stating your strengths and experiences with office administration along with the names and contact details of two referees.

Letters of application should be sent to: Anthony Dorreen, Principal Dorie School, 103 Dorie School Road, RD 11, Rakaia, or e-mailed to: principal@dorie.school.nz Applications close 3pm, Monday, December 15, 2014.

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stay quietly remembered everyday.”

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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

SITUATIONS VACANT

WANTED

Dispatch Manager

Property Wanted

‘Office & Field Based Position’

We are currently looking for a 1012m² or bigger property in the Westside/Borough area in any condition for redevelopment.

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

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

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

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

Responsibilities will include: • Daily phone communication with clients.

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

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

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

• A high standard of time management.

• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

• Confidence in use of IT - Microsoft Office.

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

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

Please send your CV with cover letter to: David Molloy P O Box 85 METHVEN or email: david@molloyag.co.nz Applications close Saturday, December 20, 2014 www.molloyag.co.nz Talley’s is a successful and well known brand, operating several plants throughout the South Island, as well as having many diversified interests in seafood, frozen vegetables, meat and dairy products. We currently have the following positions at our Fairton plant located 10 minutes drive from Ashburton.

REAL ESTATE

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed REAA 2008

Telephone 03 307 9176

A VERY RARE FIND

DEADLINE SALE WESTSIDE 24 Philip Street

Location- top notch. Presentation excellent. Substantial modernising has been completed, from painting to new carpets and much much more. Come see for yourself.

VIEW Wednesday 10 Dec 12.30 1.15pm DEADLINE SALE (unless sold prior) Wednesday 17th December 2014 at 4.00pm

Please call Mark Williams 0274 422 281 A/H 308 6877 or office 307 9176

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TRADES, SERVICES

4 TINT-A-WINDOW solar protective films, UV block, fade, heat and glare control, privacy and safety films for glass. FREE quotes - 20 years local service, Bill Breukelaar - phone 0800 368 468. www.tintawindow.co.nz SUN CONTROL WINDOW TINTING - Professional window tinting for cars, homes & offices. Quality films for privacy, UV (fading), heat, safety & security. Phone Craig Rogers your ONLY local applicator 307 6347 or 0800TINTER. Member of Master Tinters NZ.

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LANDSCAPE www.propertybrokers.co.nz SUPPLIES • Bark SITUATIONS WANTED For all subscriber • Oamaru stone I’M LOOKING FOR a dairy • Rocks farm job with one or two • Organic compost enquiries, missed bedrooms, to start at the New • Sand Year. I come with experience • Screened soil in the dairy industry. Ph 027 delivery, new • Home deliveries available 315 7267.

Plus much more subscriptions, FREE loan trailer available! RURAL TRADING POST From a shovel load to AMSOIL SYNTHETIC temporary stops, a trailer load.

LUBRICANTS - All oils, greases, fuel additives, filters, Dobson Street West antifreeze, car polish, V & L call our subscriber Ph: 307 8302 cleaner, tyre cleaner, rust Hours: Mon-Fri: bust, rain clear, engine hotline 7.30am - 5pm Sat: 7.30am - 12 noon

cleaner and more. Call local distributor: Veehof. Phone 302 2911.

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CASE International 1660 combine, 20ft front, good condition. Offers invited.

Please phone 302 8962 or 027 435 7717.

307 7900

0800 274 287 0800 ASHBURTON

Jamie needs your help this Christmas

Talley’s Ashburton has Forklift Operator positions available on the Ashburton site.

The Fresh Name in the Freezer

Forklift experience would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given to the right candidates.

Email a copy of your CV with a cover letter to recruitment@ash.talleys.co.nz or complete an application at the guard house on-site.

21 Dolma Street, Methven Private sale See Trademe Listing No.815504647 One of Methven’s grandest homes. Dating pre 1918 this double brick classic has been lovingly renovated befitting its history and style. Set on 1.5 acres of beautifully designed gardens.

Features Include • Some Double Glazing • 3 Double Bedrooms (possible fourth) • heatpump, pellet fire, coalrange with wetback plus radiator reticulators • Beautiful Wood Panelling • Large 6 x 10m work shed for added business potential • Mt Hutt Views

Birthday Greetings Brought to you by Kitchen Kapers.

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Chloe Earnshaw Happy Birthday Chloe.

Have a great day.

Love you from Daddy. xx

Chloe Earnshaw Happy 7th Birthday Chloe.

Lots of love Nana and John. xx

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Weekend hours available Are you interested in extra hours?

We currently have two vacancies for weekend work. Saturday in our Garden department and Sunday in our Paint department.

Your donation will help change the lives of Kiwi children living in poverty. Please donate today.

These positions could lead to more hours URL Closing date _________ With: x tested: x checked: and_______________________________ may suit a retiredDate:_______________________________ tradesperson, students or someone looking for some variety. Full training will be given all you revisions: and we’ll call you back for need is a positive attitude, enjoy working 1 2 3 4 5 with people have an interest in DIY or $0 $0 $25 $50 $75 gardening.

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Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our level 3 office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.

Number cake tins $15 for 7 day hire

your donation

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Please send a covering letter with your c.v. to: HR.Ashburton@mitre10.co.nz or format: b&w post to Lyn Church, Human Resources, P.O. Box 35,position Ashburton 7740. run date sort cost (excl gst)

$212.60 $175.00 $460.00

Magnificent on Dolma

Happy 4th Birthday to a special boy.

Lots of love from Grandad and Jo. xxx

The Ashburton site runs rotating shift patterns.

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Phone Greg on 3028450. Tender only.

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CHRISTMAS APPEAL

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

Classifieds www.guardianonline.co.nz PUBLIC NOTICES Notice Under s 36 Trustee Act 1956 NOTICE UNDER SECTION 35 IN THE ESTATE OF HELEN MARGARET RITCHIE late of Ashburton, Deceased Pursuant to Section 35 of the Trustee Act 1956 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all creditors and other persons having claims against or in respect of the estate of the above named deceased or any property forming part of such estate or against the Trustees personally are required to send their claims to the under mentioned executors on or before the 22nd day of January 2015 and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that after such date the Executors propose to transfer or distribute the assets of the deceased among the parties entitled thereto having regard to the claims of which the executors then have notice and that in such event the Executors will not in respect of the property so transferred or distributed be liable to any such person of whose claim they had no notice at the time of such transfer or distribution.

Brian Palliser James Middlewood Executors of the Will of Helen Margaret Ritchie deceased C/- Hill Lee & Scott Level 1, 36 Sir William Pickering Drive PO Box 34038 CHRISTCHURCH Email: bpalliser@ hlslegal.co.nz Solicitors for the Executors

Ashburton Guardian

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

PUBLIC NOTICES

Public Notice

Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 Public notice of application for renewal of off-licence, General Distributors Limited, 474 East Street, Ashburton, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for the renewal of an off licence in respect of the premises situated at 474 East Street, Ashburton known as Countdown.

The general nature of the business conducted (or to be conducted) under the licence is: a supermarket.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is (or is intended to be) sold under the licence are: Monday - Sunday 7am-11pm for consumption off the premises.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wished to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with:

PLANTS, PRODUCE

MEETINGS, EVENTS

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Southberry Open 9am - 6pm daily.

Raspberries - freshly picked and PYO. Limited supply at present.

56 Tinwald Westerfield Mayfield Road RD1, Ashburton.

Phone 308 1338 No eftpos No Christmas orders taken

LIVESTOCK, PETS

BUYER of unwanted animals. Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals.

We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 621, A/H 03 348 9439.

MOTORCYCLES

1981 SUZUKI, 400 twin motorcycle, excellent runner.

Very tidy $1,800. Phone Dave 308 4701.

HIRE

FOR SALE - 2005 Kawasaki KX65, 2 stroke motorbike, very tidy condition. $1500. Ph 027 747 7033.

GENERAL hire.

Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more.

All your DIY / contracting work, Call and see U-Hire Ashburton. 588 East Street.

Open Mon-Fri 7.30 - 5.30pm; Sat 7.30am - 5.00pm; Sunday 8am - 12.30pm. – Ph: 308 8061 A/h: 308 7460 www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

MOTORING

2005 NISSAN Elgrand Highway star. Six seater van.

3.5 V6 auto. 3 year mechanical warranty. Custom black, excellent order. Rego + WOF. $14,000. Phone Dave 308 4701.

GRAZING

GRAZING for Weaner Calves wanted due to increased demand. Contact: John Benefield 027 227 6075.

VEHICLE GROOMING, cars, utes etc. Interior, Exterior, cut The Secretary, Ashburton and polish. We can pick up District Licensing Committee, and deliver, Robinson Street.

PO Box 94, Ashburton District Auto Groomers, 13 Robinson St, phone Paul 027 887 4786.

Council No objection to the renewal of WHEEL alignments at great a licence may be made in prices. Maximise the life relation to a matter other than of your tyres with an a matter specified in Section alignment from Neumanns 131 of the Sale and Supply of Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308-6737.

Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the second publication of this notice. The first MEETINGS, EVENTS publication was made on ASHBURTON December 3, 2014.

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PLANTS, PRODUCE

NEW POTATOES, dug daily, $2.50 kg. Bennett, Melrose Road.

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BOATS, ACCESSORIES

MAGNUM 1600 SKI BOAT 1990 Hull, 1996 Johnson115 hp oil injected motor. New road cover. Boarding ladder.

Registered and warranted.

Nice looking and performing boat. $7900ono. Phone 308 7700 or 027 221 3930.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

ASIAN, attractive, brunette, charming, sexy, busty 38DD. really good massage. Macha 021 078 2363.

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HOUSE wanted to rent - 3 bdrm plus rooms wanted, pref Furnished. Careful Prof Tenants. Non Smokers/Sober Habits Refs Avail. Ph (07)847 4200 or 021 425 052.

LARGE 3 bedroom house, internal access single garage on Racecourse Road. Rent $360, excellent references required.

Trade me #813746230. Ring B & N CONTAINERS for sale or Properties 021 119 8222. hire, ex shipping: general and MODERN 3 bedroom house, insulated. Sidelifter available open plan kitchen /dining for delivery. Wilson Bulk /lounge area. 5 mins walk to Transport, Phone 308-7772. town. Excellent reference Trademe FOR SALE - Yunca 3 burner required. barbeque, hardly used, offers. #802581010. Ring B & N Honda motorcycle 2002, Properties 021 119 8222.

49cc, excellent condition TO RENT - Three bedroom $900 ono. Phone 307 2226. house, Netherby. $280.00 per GLUTEN FREE Christmas week. References required.

Cake!!! We now have No dogs. Ph 308 5376.

GLUTEN FREE Christmas cake, handmade with love, at UPDATED 3 bedroom house, Kitchen Kapers. Full of fruit, modern kitchen and fully sherry, apples and marzipan fenced property on Kitchener these cakes are delicious! Street. Rent $340, excellent Only $19.99. Treat yourself or references required. Trade treat a friend. The Arcade, me #813732612. Ring B & N Properties 021 119 8222.

Ashburton.

CHRISTMAS TREES for sale $20. 94 Thews Road. Open after 5pm weekdays and all day Saturday.

Anthos Gardens 308 8386.

119th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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Daily Events Wednesday 9.00am ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB. R.D.R from Staveley/Springburn with great views. New members welcome, phone Jenny 308-6862. Meet Ashburton Courthouse, Baring Square West.

9.00am - 11.00am HAKATERE MARAE HEALTH CLINIC. Open Wednesdays, donation for the

Thursday

service. Hakatere Marae, Main Road, Fairton.

9.45am MID CANTERBURY PROBUS LADIES. Monthly meeting, Doris Linton Lounge, R.S.A. Cox Street.

10.00am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

10.00am - 12noon WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. 9.30am Large variety of toys for hire. Methodist M.S.A. TAI CHI. For beginners, starting to learn the next 24 Church Hall, Baring Square East. moves. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street. 9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH. 9.30am - 11.30am Goodwill shop, sale of pre-loved clothing.

MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON. Great fun, everyone welcome. Racquets can Tinwald Methodist Church. Cnr Archibald and Jane Streets, Tinwald. be hired. Sports Hall, Tancred Street.

10.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH.

Tasmanian doubles. The Domain.

10.00am - 4.00pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. All welcome. 254 Cameron Street.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises, suited to people with walking aids. M.S.A. Social Hall. Havelock Street.

1.00pm - 4.00pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association. The Domain, Philip Street.

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

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

6.00pm ASHBURTON ROSE GROUP. Rose show, Christmas night with Santa’s gift swap. Catholic Rooms, Winter Street.

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

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

Fit kidz, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

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

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

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

12.00pm HINDS GARDEN CIRCLE. Lunch at Stables followed by garden visit.

Garden - 68 Grahams Road, Tinwald.

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

Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

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

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

Noticeboard

10 DECEMBER 2014

HAVE YOUR SAY

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

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

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

Submissions close at 5.00pm on Friday 16 January 2015.

PUBLIC NOTICE

RUBBISH AND RECYCLING

Up & Coming

Tomorrow, 11 December 2014, Ashburton District Council will publicly notify a resource consent application relating to a proposal to establish a 13 studio wing at Rosebank Residential Resthome, 77 Walnut Avenue, Ashburton.

Christmas and New Year Collections

Meetings

Please see the notice in this paper or the Ashburton Courier.

Copies of the notice and application documents will be available on the Council website, at the Council offices, the Ashburton Library, Rakaia Mobil and Methven i-SITE.

MT SOMERS GREEN WASTE To help keep our air clean and reduce fire risk, rubbish is not to be burned in urban areas. For Mt Somers, this includes the site previously used at the top of Comyns Rd. The Mt Somers Citizens Association is working with Council to develop disposal options for the village. Until a local solution is in place residents are asked to find alternative ways to dispose of green waste.

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

BUILDING CONSENTS ONLINE Getting a building consent is now an easier process for Ashburton District builders and homeowners.

Building consent applications can be made online through the Council website.

For more information visit www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

ADOPT A DOG Ashburton District Council re-homes suitable dogs that have been abandoned or surrendered, helping them find new homes with caring and responsible dog owners.

There are sometimes dogs at the Pound who need a good home. If you would like to adopt a dog, contact Council on (03) 307 7700.

Resource Recovery Parks The Ashburton Resource Recovery Park will be closed on: • Thursday 25 December 2014 • Friday 26 December 2014 • Thursday 1 January 2015

Council Meeting Thursday 11 December 2014, 1.30pm

Water Conservation

The Rakaia Resource Recovery Park and Methven Greenwaste & Inorganic Materials drop off facility will be closed on: • Friday 26 December 2014 Rubbish and Recycling - Kerbside Collection If your collection day is a Thursday or Friday there will be come changes over the holiday period.

Collections normally scheduled for Thursday 25 December and Thursday 1 January will be collected on Wednesday 24 December and Wednesday 31 December 2014 respectively.

Collections normally scheduled for Friday 26 December and Friday 2 January will be collected on Monday 29 December 2014 and Monday 5 January 2015 respectively.

There are no changes to any other collections.

Please ensure all rubbish and recycling is placed at kerbside by 7.30am on collection day.

KEEPING THINGS HUMMING Council provides a 24-hour call centre service 307 7700.

You can also request service through our website. Click the green “Request It” tab on our front page.

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

Expression of Interest • WW-BB10 Ashburton Borough Catchment Sewer Pipeline Replacement

Current Road Works Learn more about road works underway or due to commence in the Ashburton District on Council’s website.

For more information, visit www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

Urgent requests for service are given a priority response.

WEBSITE

Non-essential requests are normally responded to on the next working day. We are working to keep our district humming.

Find out what’s happening at your local council on the Ashburton District Council website.

FACEBOOK

It’s easy to use and has all the information you need about the services that the Council offers you.

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

Visit www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

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ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 180 Havelock Street

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ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20) Due to return to your career sector tomorrow Venus is asking that you embrace her last full day in an adventurous part of your chart.

TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) Look back at both the challenges and opportunities communication has provided, learning from the past with a commitment to the future.

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) Venus’ last full day in your relationship sector is all about listening to and giving your heart a voice, ensuring communication lines are open.

CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) Just 2 weeks before Saturn’s game changing return to your work sector Venus’ last full day here is all about giving your heart a voice.

LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) You might be tempted to put home and family matters off to the holiday period when you have more time, but the time to focus on them is now.

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) When Venus leaves your home and family sector she’ll leave you with a clear sense of where your heart stands and an idealised sense of what’s possible.

LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) The busier and more complex life gets the more you need to keep to the facts and keep it simple, especially on the professional and financial fronts.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 24) At this point it’s less about the details and more about committing to your own truth and whatever journey that ends up taking you on.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 24 – DEC 21) Saturn’s return will mark the start of a major new 3 decade long Saturn cycle, one that you can’t get a jump on before it begins.

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 20) Venus is enveloping your heart in nostalgia that makes this the perfect day to escape into old memories and to let your daydreams drift.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 – FEB 19) There won’t be a chance to keep things ticking over in the holidays, with the professional gods wanting things finished before Christmas.

PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 21) While it will soon be time to keep it real, at present it is more about letting your imagination and a sense of what’s possible run wild.

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Family Notices 26 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS

DICKSON, Moses (Mo) (Reg 441672 RNZAF) – On December 8, 2014 passed away suddenly but peacefully at Ashburton Hospital.

Dearly loved husband of Noeline, father and father in law of Graeme and Kaye, Alister (Alan) and Vinessa, Shirley and the late Alan Blenkensopp (Australia).

Loved pop and great pop of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Messages to the Dickson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Mo’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on FRIDAY, December 12, commencing at 11.00am followed by interment at the RSA Section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

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7:30 Coast 8:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British 9:30 Better Homes And Gardens 11am House Crashers 11:30 Dig Wars Noon Double Your House For Half The Money 1pm My Dream Home 2pm Beat My Build 3pm Coast 4pm Sophie Grigson In Thailand 4:30 The Cook And The Chef 5pm Storage Hoarders 6pm Gourmet Farmer 6:30 Yard Crashers 7pm Toy Hunter 7:30 Flintoff’s Road To Nowhere Legendary English cricketer Freddie Flintoff and extreme cyclist Rob Penn travel to Brazil to cycle a 1200km stretch of the notorious TransAmazonian Highway.

8:30 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction Breath-taking scenery and dynamic fishing action.

9:30 Matt Hayes’s 24-Hour Rod Race 10:30 Toy Hunter 11pm Storage Hoarders

THURSDAY

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

TV TWO

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6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Tiki Tour 3 0 6:55 My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic 3 0 7:20 Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated 3 0 7:50 Slugterra 3 0 8:15 Paw Patrol 3 0 8:40 Fireman Sam 3 0 9am Infomercials 11am Neighbours 3 0 11:30 Home And Away 3 0 Noon Shortland Street PGR 3 0 12:30 Jeremy Kyle 3 1:35 Jeremy Kyle USA AO 2:30 Ellen 3 3pm According To Jim 3 0 3:30 SpongeBob SquarePants 30 4pm Austin And Ally 3 0 4:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm Friends 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0 7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 M Two Weeks Notice PGR 2002 Comedy.

Sandra Bullock, Hugh Grant, Alicia Witt. 0 9:35 Kitchen Nightmares AO Gordon Ramsay heads to Colorado to try and turn around a struggling restaurant. 0 10:35 Devious Maids AO 0

11:30 The Inbetweeners AO 0 12:05 Who Gets The Last Laugh?

PGR 3 1:00 Mr T’s World’s Craziest Fools AO 3 0 1:30 Infomercials 2:35 Private Practice AO 3 0 3:20 The Nine Lives Of Chloe King PGR 3 4:10 Shake It Up 3 4:30 Matthew And Marc’s Rocky Road

TV THREE

FOUR

PRIME

6am 3 News – Firstline 8:30 Infomercials 10:25 Rachael Ray Viewers test beauty products with Nate Berkus.

11:25 Celebrity MasterChef 3 The three finalists must prepare a fine dining three-course dinner at Bletchley Park.

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

1pm American Dream Builders 2pm The Biggest Loser Australia 3pm The Real Housewives Of Orange County PGR 3 4pm Entertainment Tonight 4:30 The Simpsons 3 5pm Big Brother Australia 6pm 3 News

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

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

7pm Campbell Live 7:30 The Block – Glasshouse PGR Work begins on the second bedrooms and studies. 0 8:40 3rd Degree 9:40 Gang Related AO Javier pursues a deal with the DA’s office, at Ryan’s request, just as the Metas are piecing together the details of Salazar’s death.

10:35 The Paul Henry Show

7pm The Simpsons PGR 3 0 7:30 The Simpsons PGR Bart dislikes art class, so he makes a voodoo doll of his art teacher, but when his spell goes awry, he becomes a saviour to Springfield couples trying to conceive. 0 8pm Community PGR 8:30 M Step Up 3 AO 3 2010 Drama.

10:45 Chaos PGR 3

11:05 NCIS – Los Angeles AO 3 After a senatorial candidate’s aide is killed while crossing a street, the team must determine whether it was an accident or murder. 12:05 Infomercials

11:40 Entertainment Tonight 12:05 Infomercials

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6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

7am Harry’s Practice 3 7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Test AO 3 Celebrities and viewers answer burning moral questions.

1pm American Idol 3 American Idol searches the United States for the next American pop star.

3:30 The Late Show With David Letterman A late-night comedy and talk show.

4:30 Hot Bench Judge Judy and other judges exchange debate before reaching a verdict.

5pm Deal Or No Deal 3 5:30 Prime News 6pm The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 3 A celebrity chat show.

7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 King And Maxwell PGR When a supposed Colombian kidnapping ring abducts a 13-year-old boy, the duo team up with the FBI to find him before it is too late, while a blast from King’s past puts a damper on the search.

8:30 M The Mask Of Zorro AO 3 1998 Action adventure.

Antonio Banderas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Anthony Hopkins.

6am The Fishing Show 6:30 Rugby – First XV Review 7:30 Rugby – IRB Sevens World Series (Highlights) 9am Rugby – IRB Sevens World Series (Highlights) 10:30 Golf – European Tour (Highlights) 11am Golf – Titleist Performance Institute 11:30 Golf – US PGA Tour (Highlights) Noon Golf Central 12:30 Golf – Asian Tour (Highlights) 1:30 Golf – The Open Championship 2:30 UFC Unleashed 3:30 UFC Now 4:30 Football – A-League (Highlights) 5pm Cricket – International (Highlights) 5:30 The Cricket Show 6pm Sky Sport – What’s On 6:30 Golf – Asian Tour (Highlights) 7:30 Nice-Cannes Marathon 8:00 Cricket – International (Highlights) Pakistan v Blackcaps – First One-day International.

8:30 Cricket – Capturing the Cup: 1979 (Highlights) 9:30 The History of the Cricket World Cup 10:30 Motorsport – Swedish Speedway Elitserien

11:30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon A celebrity chat show.

12:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show. 1:00 Home Shopping 2:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 3:00 Home Shopping

12:30 Bowls – New Zealand Open (Highlights) Women’s Pairs. 2:00 Basketball – NBL Championship (Replay) Melbourne United v Townsville Crocodiles. 4:00 Basketball – NBL Championship (Replay) Sydney Kings v New Zealand Breakers.

MAORI TV

SKY SPORT 2

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

THE BOX

6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 6:30 Ako 3 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 #Hakanation PGR 3 8pm Kuia 3 8:30 Taniwha Rau 9:30 Whare Taonga (Starting Today) 3 10pm F Te Kauta PGR 10:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 11pm Te Kaea 3 2 11:30 Closedown

DISCOVERY

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

THURSDAY

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

6am Auction Kings PG 6:30 Deadliest Catch PG 7:30 Man v Wild PG 8:30 MythBusters PG 9:30 Auction Hunters PG 10am Auction Hunters PG 10:30 Gold Fever PG 11:30 True Crime With Aphrodite Jones M 12:30 House Of Horrors – Kidnapped M 1:30 The Perfect Murder M 2:30 Airplane Repo PG 3:30 The Unexplained Files M 4:30 Deadliest Catch PG 5:30 MythBusters PG 6:30 Marooned M 7:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 8:30 Yukon Men M 9:30 Highway To Sell PG 10:30 Ice Lake Rebels M 11:30 I (Almost) Got Away With It M

THURSDAY

12:30 Deadline – Crime With Tamron Hall M 1:30 Nightmare Next Door M 2:30 Auction Kings PG 3am Deadliest Catch PG 4am Flying Wild Alaska PG 5am Dirty Jobs PG

NCIS – Los Angeles

Step Up 3

11:05pm on TV3

8:30pm on FOUR

MOVIES PREMIERE 7:25 Mandela – Long Walk To Freedom MVL 2013 Biography.

Idris Elba, Naomie Harris.

9:50 Krews M 2010 Thriller.

Brian Geraghty, Jonathan Cake.

11:35 The Day 16VL 2012 Horror.

Shawn Ashmore, Ashley Bell.

1pm Goats 16VLSC 2012 Comedy.

David Duchovny.

2:35 Mandela – Long Walk To Freedom MVL 2013 Biography.

Idris Elba, Naomie Harris.

5pm Wild Bill 16VL 2013 Drama.

Charlie Creed Miles, Will Poulter.

6:40 Elysium 16VL 2013 Action.

Matt Damon.

8:30 Rush MVLS 2013 Drama.

Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Bruhl.

10:35 Texas Chainsaw Massacre 18VLC 2013 Horror.

Alexandra Daddario, Trey Songz.

THURSDAY

12:05 Red Lights MVL 2012 Thriller.

Sigourney Weaver, Robert de Niro.

1:55 Wild Bill 16VL 2013 Drama.

Charlie Creed Miles, Will Poulter.

3:35 Biography – Hugh Jackman PG 4:25 Elysium 16VL 2013 Action.

Matt Damon.

MOVIES GREATS 6:15 A Few Good Men PGL 1992 Drama. Jack Nicholson, Tom Cruise.

8:30 Space Cowboys PGL 2000 Comedy. Clint Eastwood, James Garner, Donald Sutherland, Tommy Lee Jones.

10:40 Cold Mountain 16VS 2003 Drama. Nicole Kidman, Jude Law, Renee Zellweger.

1:10 Get Over It MS 2001 Comedy drama. Kirsten Dunst, Ben Foster.

2:35 Aliens MVL 1986 Sci-fi.

Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn.

4:50 A Simple Plan MVL 1998 Thriller. Bill Paxton, Bridget Fonda, Billy Bob Thornton.

6:50 The Bucket List ML 2007 Comedy. Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman.

8:30 Chocolat MVS 2000 Comedy Drama. Johnny Depp, Juliette Binoche.

10:35 Mean Girls MC 2004 Family Comedy.

THURSDAY

12:10 Ali MVL 2001 Drama.

2:45 Directors – Frank Darabont PG 2011 Documentary.

3:15 Aliens MVL 1986 Sci-fi.

5:30 A Simple Plan MVL 1998 Thriller.

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

10Dec14

6am Golf – The Open Championship Official Film 7am Golf – Feherty 8am Golf – Titleist Performance Institute 8:30 Golf – US PGA Tour (Highlights) Hero World Challenge – Round Four 9am Golf – Big Break: NFL 10am Rugby – Women’s Sevens World Series (Replay) Dubai.

Noon 2014 Sporting Moments (Highlights) Darts – Sydney Masters: Day One 12:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 1pm The Cricket Show 1:30 The Fishing Show 2pm Cycling – UCI Track World Cup (Highlights) 2:30 Snooker – World Tour (Replay) UK Championship Finals – Session One 5pm Snooker – World Tour (Replay) UK Championship Finals Session Two 7:30 2014 Sporting Moments 10pm Football – Asian Cup Review 10:30 Football – Asian Cup Review 11pm Nice-Cannes Marathon (Highlights) 11:30 Sky Sport – What’s On

THURSDAY

Midnight Football – A-League (Replay) 2am Fox Sports News 2:30 Football League Show 3am Football – A-League Highlights Show 3:30 Sky Sport – What’s On 4am Golf – Capturing The Cup: 1979 (Highlights) 5am The History Of The Cricket World Cup

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World champion shooter, Todd Bender, passing on some tips to Kevin Clifford, with fellow shooters Charles Whitehead and Chris Helem also all ears.

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Top shooter shows how it’s done Several shooters crossed the Rakaia River to attend the allday session at the Mead-Te Pirata Gun Club on Saturday,

where the world renowned American skeet shooter Todd Bender offered some unmissable tips.

Bender has compiled 20 NSSA World Championships and holds the highest average in skeet history, .9972 HOA Av-

erage on 5750 targets in international competition.

Mead-Te Pirata club president, Chris Helem, said they

were incredibly lucky to have someone of his calibre, skill and knowledge come to the club for the day.

■ OLYMPICS

Major variations likely to Olympic programme New Zealand needs to be prepared for new sports and mixed gender events to be added to the Olympic events programme after the IOC unanimously approved a raft of changes in Monaco yesterday.

New Zealand IOC member Barry Maister said niche sports such as skateboarding, climbing and inline skating were likely

to appear in the Olympic programme after Tokyo 2020 and New Zealand needs to ensure they are capable of competing in these less traditional events.

“Those sort of sports I think we need to be positioned for,” explained Maister.

“We are definitely going to see the Olympic programme change.

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“Now there will be a regular review after every Games and the opportunity to bring new sports in.

“From a New Zealand point of view we have to be vigilant to the fact that new sports are likely to appear and we need to be ready and prepared for those.”

Mixed gender events should also become a focus for our

competitors as they grow in popularity with Olympic organisers after successful trials at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

“Mixed gender events are something that we could prepare for in New Zealand because there is certainly a trend to encourage sports to give mixed gender,” Maister said.

“If you remember the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow there was the mixed triathlon that was being trialled.

“That’s something that’s going to happen, and likewise variations on traditional games, basketball three on three, hockey five on five.

“Those things have been looked at critically too.” - NZH

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