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Nicky supports changing the flag and voted for the blue and black design featuring the silver fern and southern cross, with the red and blue flag of the same design as her second choice.

“I would not want to be a top athlete and stand up overseas and get the Australian flag put up on me.”

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HOW DID YOU VOTE? The majority of Mid Cantabrians have voted in the first New Zealand flag referendum which closes tomorrow, Guardian polls suggest. Voting papers needed to be in the post by Tuesday in order to be counted.

Reporter Susan Sandys and photographer Tetsuro Mitomo hit the streets of Ashburton yesterday and found nine out of 16 Ashburton residents interviewed had voted in the referendum, while 24 of 27 people who responded to a Guardian online poll said they had voted.

Some of those interviewed did not vote because they did not agree with the referendum process.

One elderly lady, who did not wish to be named, said she threw her referendum papers in the rubbish bin in disgust.

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Amy voted in the referendum, with the blue and black flag featuring the silver fern and southern cross as her first choice. However, in the second referendum early next year, she will be voting to keep our current flag.

“Our soldiers fought for us under than flag, it represents them,” she said.

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Sandy voted for the blue and black flag featuring the silver fern and southern cross, but still preferred New Zealand’s current flag. Although he would like to see a silver fern added. “It can be confused with the Aussie one until it unfurls out, that’s why a silver fern would be good.”

Peter’s first choice was the blue and red flag featuring the silver fern and southern cross, while red peak was his second choice. He voted as he wanted to see the flag change. “I can kind of see the reason for it. It’s never going to be the right time, it gives us an opportunity to move forward.”

Brett was away overseas during the referendum, so did not get to vote, but wanted to retain the current flag.

“Some of the fern ones are alright, but I quite like it how it is really,” he said.

John’s first choice was the blue and black flag featuring the Silver Fern and Southern Cross, while red peak was his last choice ... While he liked the current flag, he believed the silver fern was iconic and should be part of the flag, so would prefer a new flag featuring the symbol.

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Jackson buying up Wellington?

Rumours are rife in Wellington that Sir Peter Jackson has bought yet another historic city landmark – this time the former Vatican embassy overlooking Lyall Bay. The property’s title holder is Michael Stephens, Sir Peter’s lawyer, who is also a director of the filmmaker’s company Wingnut Productions, with Jackson’s wife Fran Walsh. According to public records, the property’s title was last transferred in April this year to Mr Stephens, from previous owners the Holy See – the Apostolic Nunciature. The grand red brick building at 112 Queens Drive is set back from the road and is surrounded by mature trees.

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Barnes gets into shortbread business Move over Arnott’s. The biscuit maker has some new competition in the form of Australian rocker Jimmy Barnes who’s announced his own family brand of shortbread. “It’s an old family recipe,” Barnes, most famous as the frontman of band Cold Chisel, said in a statement.

“It is delicious and what better way to tartan up your Christmas.” The biscuits, available online and not in stores, come in a limited edition tartan tin with the man himself pictured in traditional Scottish garb.

Santa under the pump Kiwi kids have bombarded Santa with tens of thousands of letters and high-tech toys top the list. New Zealand Post has so far received 64,037 physical and online letters from children, detailing their expectations come Christmas morning. Among the letters were interesting requests, said Letters to Santa co-ordinator Katey Cameron. One girl asked for video games and world peace, and a boy made an ambitious request for dinosaur DNA, real dinosaur bones and a remote-controlled dinosaur. iPads and iPhones were among the most popular gifts requested, along with Nerf guns, dolls, make-up and mermaid toys. Many children also asked for Santa to call or write. To keep the dream alive, parents can download a reply from Santa at https:// www.nzpost.co.nz/christmas/send-a-letter-to-santa. In the meantime, kids still have a few more weeks to wait to see if that iPad comes down the chimney.

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MTV names 2015’s top artists MTV is out with its list of 2015’s top musical artists and Adele only made it to No.7 despite selling more than twice as many albums as anyone else this year. Fetty Wap, whose songs Trap Queen and My Way established him as a rapper to watch, was named top artist. Drake’s booty call groove, Hotline Bling, was chosen by the network’s staff as the best song of the year. Besides Fetty Wap, MTV judged Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber and Kendrick Lamar above Adele for best artist. Adele sold nearly 4.5 million copies of her new album, 25, in the US in just two weeks. The No.2 album in sales, Swift’s 1984, has sold just under 1.8 million copies for all of 2015, the Nielsen company said. “There’s a strong argument that (Adele) could be No.1 and we welcome that back-andforth,” said Eric Ditzian, MTV’s senior news director. “We wanted to take into context all of 2015.”

Adele’s new disc was released November 20, with the Hello single out a month earlier.

Besides sales, MTV considers streams, impact on pop culture and an artist’s contact with fans through social media.

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Google honours dame Google’s doodle is commemorating what would have been prominent Maori activist, Dame Whina Cooper’s 120th birthday. The logo on its search pages, which frequently changes to reflect prominent events, yesterday depicted a painting of the woman who spent much of her life fighting for Maori rights. In a miniature version at the top left of its search results page, Dame Whina’s head, covered in a red scarf, takes the place of the second “o” in Google. In a fuller doodle, on its search page, the Maori activist, who organised her first demonstration at 18, can be seen in the place of the second “g” wearing a traditional Maori cloak, with Maori people behind her.

According to the Google Doodle page, the image “pays tribute to her most historic achievement, that famous land march”. In 1975, Dame Whina, who was 80 at the time, led the land march from Te Hapua (in the Far North) to Parliament in Wellington.

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■ EA NETWORKS

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$73,000 subsidies unclaimed

By Sue NewmaN

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More than $73,000 is languishing in EA Networks’ bank account and some of it might have your name on it.

The money is owed to 950 shareholders of the lines company, people it has lost contact with over the past two years.

For many there’s a pre-Christmas windfall of $100 just waiting to be claimed, for others there is less, but all have money they have just six months to claim.

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list, customers or ex-customers must have been untraceable for two years.

Every effort is made during those years to track individuals and companies down and many are found and the money owed returned, company chief executive Gordon Guthrie said.

“We go to the best of efforts to find these people. Some make it onto this list perhaps because they may have had a name change or they may have changed power providers and now be using a different Christian name or initial,” he said.

“There are bound to be people on the list who are still around town but people could be anywhere, but if the money is not claimed within six months it’s forfeited and goes back into the shareholder pot.”

The claim rate is relatively low by people who make it onto the unclaimed shares register, because efforts had already been made to track them down, Mr Guthrie said.

The company has about 15,000 shareholders and while many of those have been on the books for years there was a sig-

Mid Canterbury farmers need to secure their property to prevent it being stolen, Senior Constable Mike Seque says. This follows a dairy farm burglary on Mt Hutt Station Road overnight on December 3-4. Senior Constable Seque, of Methven, said a white Nissan ute, a blue Suzuki farm bike, three chainsaws, a leaf blower and a hedge trimmer were all taken.

All the items were piled into the ute, which had been left unlocked with the keys left in the ignition.

He advised farmers to review their farm security and not leave ignition keys in their vehicles at the end of their working day, Mr Mike Seque said. Anyone with information can contact call Methven police station on 03 302 8200 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

nificant number that dropped off each year as people moved house or power account holders’ names were changed, he said.

To check whether you are due a shareholder payout from EA Networks, log onto their website www.eanetworks.co.nz and on the right-hand side of their home page you can click through to the unclaimed shares page to see if your name is on the list.

You can then contact the company to have your refund processed.

Ellerslie blaze

■ ASHBURTON BOROUGH SCHOOL

The Fire Service has scaled back operations at a blaze in Ellerslie, Auckland, yesterday. Emergency services called to Stanway Place about 3.30pm found a fire in the walls and in the first-floor ceiling.

Northern fire communications shift manager Daniel Nicholson said it was not yet known what sparked the blaze, but a fire investigator was looking into it. At its peak, nine fire trucks were needed at the site and the building was evacuated. Two fire appliances remained at the site early last evening.

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Mural an international collaboration A group of students from Ashburton Borough School have been creating a mural in collaboration with Ogawa Elementary School in Japan.

Both schools are creating one half of the mural with images of symbols from their country.

The artwork is being made as part of the Art Miles Mural Project – a non-profit organisation supporting the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (Unesco) “Decade for the Culture of Peace and Non-Violence among Children of the World”.

The project involves contributions from 57 countries world-wide.

Dog nabs robber A robber was nabbed after pinching a woman’s handbag in a busy Auckland street – by a German shepherd. The man allegedly snatched a clutch purse from a woman in Bradnor Lane yesterday. One of the witnesses, a man who was also a dog trainer, used his trained German shepherd he had with him to track and locate the offender in the carpark.

Auckland police spokeswoman Noreen Hegarty said officers were then called to Wilson’s Hobson Street carpark where the offender had been chased and apprehended by members of the public. “When officers arrived the dog was using its paws to pin the compliant offender to the ground,” she said.

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Put your wallet back in your pocket, it’s free to park in Ashburton’s Eastfield parking area until January 4. PHOTO AMANDA KONYN 091215-AK-005

Ashburton retailers asked and the Ashburton District Council gave – the gift of free parking.

In a letter to the council signed by more than a dozen inner town retailers, a plea was made to can parking fees in the inner town to provide an incentive for shoppers to spend their Christmas money in their businesses.

The retailers said the pay and display machines along East Street were frequently faulty and the limits meant people were choosing to take their business to big box retail complexes where parking was free.

Rather than lose out on lucrative parking meter money, the council opted to make the under-used pay and display parking area in Eastfield off Cass Street, fee-free until after Christmas.

Parking signs were covered up yesterday with a message that made it very clear, the council has a healthy dose of Christmas goodwill.

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■ METHVEN COMMUNITY BOARD

Cameras not required

By SuSan SandyS

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Methven Community Pool operators are installing security cameras following incidents of vandalism at the pool.

Methven Community Board and pool member Hamish Gilpin informed fellow board members about the installation at a board meeting this week, as part of an overall discussion on upping security in the town.

The facility has suffered incidents of people jumping its fence and throwing items into

the pool on several occasions over the past few months.

However, while security cameras may well be needed at the swimming pool, they are not needed in Methven’s public areas, according to the Ashburton District Council.

The board received a report from the council, at its meeting, on security cameras and community safety.

It had been submitted to the board in response to its concerns about nuisance vandalism in the town.

The council’s senior policy advisor Jenna Marsden said in the report that police and Talbot Security had no evidence which would warrant cameras in the town.

There were already cameras at the town’s public toilets and any new cameras installed by the council would be similarly restricted to public spaces only.

Community relations officer Vincie Billante spoke to the report and said Rakaia had taken its own security measures which could perhaps provide a

good model for Methven to follow.

Chairwoman Liz McMillan said an Ashburton Town Watch representative could help Methven set up its own group.

Such a prospect may be discussed at a board workshop in the New Year, however, board members noted establishing such a group would be “very involved”.

“I think you need to determine the scope of the problem first before you find the solution,” Ms Billante said.

Long service award for police officer

By RuBy HaRfield

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Ashburton’s Youth Aid Officer, Senior Constable Rob Hooper, was recognised for 28 years of service during a ceremony yesterday.

Mr Hooper received his 28year long service and good conduct medal from Canterbury District Commander Superintendent John Price.

The event was also attended by members of Mr Hooper’s family, his colleagues and Mid/South Canterbury Area Commander Inspector Dave Gaskin.

Superintendent Price said not only did Mr Hooper need to be honoured, but so did his family for their 28 years of support.

A police officer would often have time with their family interrupted due to their role, he said.

Mr Hooper had also been a good role model and it was a testament to his good work that his son also wanted to join the police.

Being a Youth Aid Officer was not easy but with about 84 per cent of the young people Mr Hooper dealt with, he would only have to see them once and would not come in contact with them again.

Mr Hooper said he had enjoyed his time in the police, with five years in Hamilton and the

In brief Allergy warning Mid Cantabrians battling a nasty bout of hay fever yesterday can thank high pollen levels for their allergies. Metservice issued a warning yesterday for high tell-tale signs of hay fever due to the presence of nettle, dock, plantain, privet and grass. Allergy New Zealand’s pollen calendar highlights all grasses are likely to cause hay fever symptoms in December due to wind pollination.

To keep on top of the pollen season, Allergy New Zealand suggests keeping windows closed at night, use air conditioning, staying indoors on windy days and stay away from high pollen areas.

Footpath request Methven Community Board members want to organise installation of a gravel footpath along the Methven Primary School second access road. At their meeting this week, board members discussed concerns about children walking to the Methven Domain after school for sports practices, when there was not an adequate footpath along the road. They believed there could be someone in the town who may install the footpath for a low price, and decided to request permission for such a footpath, along the eastern side of the road, from the council.

Ambulance call An Ashburton man was transported by St John ambulance to Ashburton Hospital in a moderate condition after collapsing at Wilson Windscreen and Panel Repairs on Wills Street at 12.48pm on Tuesday.

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Ashburton Youth Aid officer Senior Constable Rob Hooper (left) receives a long service award from Canterbury Area Commander Superintendent John Price supported by members of his family Alex and Janette Hooper.

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“Long may it last.”

The reason he has stayed

with the police so long was the amount of satisfaction he got from working with the com-

munity. He wanted to thank his family and colleagues for all their support.

Supermarket giant Foodstuffs New Zealand, which operates New World and Pak ‘n Save supermarkets across the country, were continuing to liaise with the Ministry of Primary Industries on the recall of the Fruzio mixed berry product. Foodstuffs New Zealand corporate PR director Antoinette Laird confirmed all affected product was removed from shelves last week. “We continue to encourage customers to follow MPI’s medical advice and if they have any health concerns to contact their GP or local healthcare provider.

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■ MID CANTERBURY SPCA

Pets need protection too

By Caitlin Porter

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The Mid Canterbury SPCA is urging pet owners to be extra vigilant over the hotter, summer months.

Manager and inspector John Keeley said it was important to make sure pets were not left in cars and had adequate shelter and water in the warmer weather.

Animals left in cars is not a big issue in Mid Canterbury. Mr Keeley said he gets one to two calls a year, however there were people who were not responsible pet owners.

“Most of the people are sensible enough to put their dog in shelter and make sure they’ve got water,” he said.

“But there is only about two to three degrees between a dog alive and dying with heat stroke, it’s not a hell of a lot.

“Just make sure they’ve got plenty of tucker, plenty of shade, plenty of water and exercise.”

It can also be dangerous for pets to walk on hot pavements or concrete as it can burn the pads

of their paws in very hot weather, he said.

Travelling with animals also requires special attention.

Mr Keeley suggests wrapping ice packs in a blanket or towel for animals to lean or sit on during a long journey so they can keep cool. Freezing dog biscuits in water is another idea, he said.

Making sure pets had cold water was also important, as was letting them have a run around on long journeys.

Pets are not immune to sunburn either and Mr Keeley suggested applying barrier cream to ears, noses and stomachs, particularly to light-haired dogs.

He said he has seen whitehaired cats with skin cancer on their ears due to a lack of sun protection.

Heading into the holiday season there is also the temptation to feed pets treats such as chocolate.

“You can kill a dog with chocolate, there is no beg your pardon with that. If you are in doubt ring your vet.”

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■ ASHBURTON COLLEGE

Tattooing part of Get Out There day Ashburton College Year 9 and 10 students had the opportunity to try out a number of different activities during the school’s annual Get Out There day yesterday. Morgan Lilley, 15, Sam Corbett, 14 and Rebecca Joseph, 15 (above), try their hand at henna tattooing. Activities included sailing, Italian cooking, a Masterchef competition and a few excursions to Christchurch.

■ COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

Liam a finalist in Australia country music competition Ashburton’s own Liam Kennedy-Clark has been announced as one of 10 finalists for Australia’s largest country music competition.

The 18-year-old is based on Australia’s Sunshine Coast, carving out a career in the country music industry.

The 37th annual Toyota Star Maker will be held at the Toyota Country Music Festival in Tamworth next month.

Billed by promoters as “Australia’s most prestigious country music talent search”, the event will feature 10 of the country’s

top emerging country music artists.

The winner will receive a prize package including guaranteed performances at major festivals and events throughout Australia, as well as a brand new car.

The competition has been a stepping stone in the careers of some of the industry’s biggest names including Lee Kernaghan, Keith Urban, Beccy Cole, James Blundell, Darren Coggan, Travis Collins, Samantha McClymont, Kirsty Lee Akers, Luke Austen, Bob Corbett, Luke Dickens, Jared Porter, Kaylee Bell and more.

■ COURT OF APPEAL

Robertson launches appeal By anna leask The man jailed for the rape and murder of North Shore woman Blessie Gotingco has launched an appeal against his life sentence.

Tony Douglas Robertson will appear before the Court of Appeal on February 3.

In August the 28-year-old was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 24 years for murdering Mrs Gotingco and preventive detention for raping the mother and grandmother.

His crimes against the 56-year-old came only months after Robertson was released from prison for similarly depraved offending.

On May 24 last year, Robertson hit Mrs Gotingco while she was walking home down a Birkdale street.

Seeing her motionless body on the road, Robertson scooped her up, bundled her into the back of his BMW and took her to his nearby apartment just in time to make his curfew.

He was being monitored by Corrections via a GPS anklet at the time.

Once he was in the garage, beneath his home, the defendant sexually abused the injured woman before strangling her, stabbing her and slashing her throat.

Early the following morning, he wrapped Mrs Gotingco’s body in a bed sheet and took her down the road to Eskdale cemetery where he dumped her body in thick bush.

It is understood Robertson is appealing at least one of his convictions and his sentence.

Mrs Gotingco’s family did not want to comment on the development.

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■ METHVEN

Close eye on speedsters

By SuSan SandyS

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Motorists driving into Methven are being told how fast they are going, and are having their speed recorded by a new electronic sign.

The Visual Speed Display Sign (VSDS) was installed on Forest Drive last week, following concerns raised by Methven Community Board members, particularly in relation to large agricultural machinery travelling through the town during summer.

The sign is one of two operated by the Ashburton District Council at various locations in Mid Canterbury. The signs show vehicle speeds to approaching drivers and also record the data

for further analysis. The results are are used to inform police of any speeding trends, and identify whether further traffic calming measures may be required.

The Methven VSDS was installed last week, and will be at the location until the end of January, before coming back to the site in September.

Board chairwoman Liz McMillan welcomed installation of the sign at the board’s eightweekly meeting this week.

The VSDS had been installed in good time for the harvesting season, which last summer gave rise to concerns from town residents about agricultural machinery travelling too fast.

And fellow board members

talked about cars in general travelling well above the town speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour.

Member Sonia McAlpine said motorists travelling past her house on Main Street would see the 100 kilometre per hour sign in the distance and start speeding up.

Council community relations manager Vincie Billante said signs were aimed at behaviour modification, rather than cracking down on speedsters.

Councillor and board member Martin Nordqvist lives near the sign, and said yesterday it had already started slowing down traffic, on a road where many motorists travelled over the speed limit.

Slow down - A new speed display sign in a Methven 50km/h zone informs motorists what speed they are doing.

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Committed to helping their community

Of the Ashburton District’s 846 private swimming pools, the Ashburton District Council has inspected 461 to check they have appropriate safety fencing. Of those it has found that 197 pools are now out of commission and out of the remainder inspected, 144 were found to be fully compliant while 76 had minor compliance issues.

School students will be able to download Microsoft Office software to their personal electronic devices for free, under a new deal between the software giant and the Ministry of Education. A new agreement announced yesterday by Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye will also allow schools to move student and other electronic records on to cloud-based storage, and off school PCs and servers. Ms Kaye announced the new deal during a visit to Wellington’s Lyall Bay School yesterday. It extends an existing agreement with Microsoft for three years, and the deal continues to license core software for school computers.

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Labour nominations

International Volunteer Day, celebrated recently, recognises volunteers from all walks of life. Caitlin Porter chatted to Pat and Kevin O’Brien about their community commitment.

Labour Party Rangitata electorate committee members will call for nominations early next year as they aim to install a suitable candidate. Labour Electorate Committee (LEC) chairperson Glen Cameron said a date of February 1 had been set for when they would call for nominations. There were people already interested in putting their names forward, “but we are not shutting the gate”, he said. “Anyone who feels they want to stand as a candidate, they are most welcome to put their name forward.” Selection would be in the second week of April, leading into the 2017 General Election. Hinds Early Childhood Centre owner Jo Luxton is a potential unconfirmed candidate at this stage.

Climber killed Kevin O’Brien, 83, and wife Pat, 74, have donated a large part of their life to voluntary work.

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sentative for the national board.

Shortly after Mrs O’Brien was elected as the national vice president and finally, president.

While in the role she headed the New Zealand delegation to Geneva in 2001.

Now though, she has turned her attention to local matters and is a member of the Tinwald Red Cross branch.

A trained nurse, Mrs O’Brien followed in her mother’s foot-

steps and also worked with Plunket. An inter-generational trait as her daughter now also works with a Plunket branch in Christchurch.

Like her husband, Mrs O’Brien has found time to squeeze in other voluntary activities over the years including being a guide leader and a member of the Obstetrics and Gyneacology committee at Ashburton Hospital.

Initially the couple began vol-

unteering as a way to help out and meet new people, she said, however it has now morphed into an integral part of their life.

The whole O’Brien family – four children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren – also have the volunteering gene.

“I think we have been very fortunate that we have been able to do this,” she said.

“It’s a part of our ethos.”

Rules on community funding changed New guidelines have been established to ensure groups and organisations making a pitch for a share of the Ashburton District’s Council’s community funding grants are doing so on an even playing field.

The council has rewritten the rules around eligibility, funding priority and the things that grant money can be used for and it has made it clear that money

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With decades of volunteering experience between them Pat and Kevin O’Brien are no strangers to helping out.

Married for 53 years the couple volunteer for a number of organisations, Mr O’Brien primarily donating his time to St Vincent de Paul – picking up and delivering furniture and firewood throughout the year.

“Mr Fix It” as his wife calls him, began volunteering for the organisation since 2003 when the couple moved in to town from the family’s Lowcliffe farm which they ran for 37 years.

“I thought it was a good time to do voluntary work and St Vincent de Paul took my fancy,” he said.

However, his volunteering career officially started years prior.

While farming he Mr O’Brien found time to help the community and was on the local Home and School committee, sat atop the Federated Farmers table for many years and gave his time to the Hinds Scouting group.

On top of this he and wife help out with Meals on Wheels, are Red Cross members and are heavily involved with the Holy Name parish.

Well known for her work with Red Cross Mrs O’Brien was originally a member of the Lowcliffe/ Coldstream branch before being elected to the Canterbury West Coast Red Cross Board and then was chosen as the regional repre-

In brief

will only be given to support new events or to build the capacity of existing events in the district that are open to the public and which enhance the community.

To be successful, an event must have wide public appeal and it must aim to attract a significant number of visitors to the district.

As a general rule of thumb applicants should be non-commer-

cial and all applicants must show they have the skills and experience to successfully deliver the event. Funding will not be provided until an event has taken place.

Organisations applying for a grant must have already secured at least 50 per cent of the total cost of running that event, but funding maybe given for up to two years, subject to event re-

sults and reporting requirements being met.

Applications must come with a detailed budget and a marketing or promotional plan. Events must be smoke-free and must demonstrate they are working towards achieving zero waste.

Priority will be given to family events, multi-cultural events, sporting events and agricultural events.

A 24-year-old woman visiting New Zealand died after a fall in Mt Aspiring National Park near Wanaka yesterday. It is believed the woman and her climbing partner were on a four-day trek and were negotiating the Matukituki Waterfall face near Rabbit Pass when the incident occurred. Emergency services were alerted via satellite phone by another climbing party who were nearby. Police and Alpine Cliff Rescue personnel flew into the area and recovered the woman’s body.

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The injured inmate was taken back to his cell and given stitches for some cuts to his head that weren’t life-threatening. Police say they are investigating the possibility of a gang connection.

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In brief Police arrest suspect Police in Tokyo have arrested a South Korean man suspected of causing an explosion last month in a public restroom at a controversial shrine in Tokyo that honours Japanese war dead. The 27-yearold Jeon Chang-han was arrested yesterday after he returned to Tokyo from South Korea for voluntary questioning, police officials said. No one was injured in the November 23 explosion at the Yasukuni shrine. Police earlier said the suspect was identified from close-circuit TV and had left Japan after the blast. The shrine, which honours 2.5 million Japanese war dead, including executed war criminals, is a focal point for lingering tensions with Japan’s neighbors over the country’s aggression before and during World War Two. - AP

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Donald Trump refuses to back down from saying that banning Muslims “until our country’s representatives can figure out what the hell is going on” is warranted after last month’s attacks by Muslim extremists.

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Trump shrugs off outrage Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s call to block Muslims from entering the United States is being met with a chorus of near-universal condemnation from across the country and around the globe.

From the halls of Congress to 10 Downing Street, Trump’s statement advocating a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States” was blasted as bigoted, unconstitutional and potentially dangerous for American interests abroad.

British Prime Minister David Cameron, breaking the custom of British leaders not commenting on US presidential contenders, slammed it as “divisive, unhelpful and quite simply wrong.”

UN spokesman Farhan Haq said Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon denounced “any kind of rhetoric that relies on Islamophobia, xenophobia, any other appeal to hate any groups”. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a statement in support of religious freedom.

Even Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling weighed in, decrying Trump on Twitter as worse than her fictional villain Lord Voldemort.

“This is not conservatism,” Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan told reporters after a closed-door Republican caucus meeting. “What was proposed yesterday is not what this party stands for, and more importantly

it’s not what this country stands for.”

Trump’s campaign has been marked by a pattern of inflammatory statements, dating back to rhetoric that some Mexican immigrants, who entered the country illegally, are drug smugglers and rapists – but even that didn’t evoke the same widespread level of contempt.

The billionaire businessman and former reality television star has maintained his lead in early opinion surveys, despite the controversies, vexing his Republican rivals and alarming a Republican establishment in panic over the damage they fear he’s doing to a deeply divided party.

Trump, who appears to revel

in the attention, didn’t back down from his proposal, saying that banning Muslims “until our country’s representatives can figure out what the hell is going on” is warranted after last month’s attacks by Muslim extremists in Paris and last week’s shootings in San Bernardino, California.

“I don’t care about them,” Trump told CNN in a telephone interview, when asked about denunciation by Republican leaders. He said the country needs to recognise that it’s at war.

Trump’s proposed ban would apply to immigrants and visitors alike, a sweeping prohibition affecting adherents of a religion practised by more than a billion people worldwide.

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The World Bank says Asian countries are ageing faster than has been seen anywhere else in the world, and they need to urgently reform pension systems and encourage more women to enter the labor force. The report says that by 2040 the ageing populations could shrink the working-age population by more than 15 per cent in South Korea and more than 10 per cent in China, Japan and Thailand. In China, that would mean a net loss of 90 million workers.

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China smog ban Unhealthy smog hovered over downtown Beijing as limits on cars, factories and construction sites kept pollution from spiking even higher yesterday, on the second of three days of restrictions triggered by the city’s first red alert for smog. Cars with even-numbered licence plates were kept off roads, and schools and constructions sites remained closed. Far fewer than usual pedestrians walked the streets — many of them wearing white masks to filter the air. Insurance and water purifier saleswoman Zhang Jingtie said she had no choice but to be out despite restrictions that have prompted some businesses to close and some others to allow employees to work from home.

“I stay outdoors most of the time, so I am very worried that I may have cancer if I continue to live in this kind of air for long time,” said Zhang, 25. “So, we really need to do something to protect the environment.”

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Georgia executes man for 1992 killing A Georgia man convicted of forging cheques belonging to his mother’s friend and killing the man after he demanded money back was executed, correction officials said.

The execution of Brian Keith Terrell, 47, was carried out yesterday at the state prison in Jackson, the Department of Corrections said. Terrell was convicted of murder in the June 1992 killing of 70-year-old John Watson of Covington, a community east of

Atlanta. Terrell was on parole in 1992 when he stole 10 of Watson’s cheques and signed his name on some, prosecutors said. Watson told police about the theft but asked them not to pursue charges if most of the money was returned.

The day he was to return the money, according to the prosecutors, Terrell had his cousin drive him to Watson’s house where he shot Watson multiple times.

Terrell’s lawyers had said their client was innocent. They argued that no physical evidence connected Terrell to the killing and that prosecutors had used false and misleading testimony to secure the conviction that drew the death penalty. State lawyers countered that the courts had already heard and rejected the defence arguments.

Terrell was previously set for execution on March 10, but after Department of Corrections offi-

cials discovered solid chunks had formed in the drug that was to be used in another execution on March 2, they temporarily suspended all executions to allow time for an analysis of the drug.

The state has said the most likely cause was that the drug was shipped and stored at a temperature that was too cold. The state has taken precautions to prevent that from happening again, state lawyers have said.

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Two Afghan nationals being trained at an Air Force base in Georgia have been reported missing. Citing a news release from Moody Air Force Base near Valdosta, news media outlets are reporting that the two men did not show up for work on Monday. A person who answered the telephone at the base said all media representatives were busy and unable to speak to a reporter.

It is believed the two men had been assigned for training with the 81st Fighter Squadron since February. The squadron eventually will train a total of 30 Afghan pilots. News reports quote the release as saying that the men “have trained alongside American counterparts and do not pose any apparent threat.”

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Support local retail or risk losing it Sue Newman

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t might be a small event in the bigger Christmas picture, but the fact that the Ashburton District Council is giving away free parking is something to celebrate.

Ashburton’s retailers made a plea to the council to provide free parking in the inner town in the lead-up to Christmas and while they didn’t get meter parking canned, they’ve secured the large Eastfield parking area off Cass Street as a fee-free area from now until early in the New Year.

To be fair, it won’t cost the council a lot in lost fees – no-one ever parked at the metered parking spaces anyway, but that’s not the point. The retailers asked, the council listened and it said yes.

And that’s great. Retailing has always been a tough game, but today it faces challenges at every turn and in most towns and cities it’s even tougher for those who choose to do their business on the traditional high street, in the town centre.

In Ashburton our inner town retailers, the small guys who add colour to our CBD, face intense competition from online stores as well as from big box retail centres where parking is plentiful and free. For them it’s no longer about keeping ahead of the game it’s about keeping up with the competition.

Those inner-town retailers, however, are vital in keeping Ashburton’s business heart alive, in making it a place people want to come to, stay in and, most of all, where they’ll want to spend their money.

Ashburton’s post-earthquakes inner town is far from attractive.

It’s marred by empty sections and empty shops and that doesn’t make it the most inspiring of environments for either retailer or shopper. But the retailers are hanging in there, knowing that better times will come, with an inspirational development planned for Eastfield and a rebuild of the Ashburton Arcade on the books.

For them it’s just a matter of hanging in for the brighter days ahead. However, if our fingers do our shopping by keyboard rather than our feet on the street those brighter days might not arrive and our town centre might become just dark windows and empty sections.

YOUR VIEW SMART watering In response to your editorial about water restrictions, the SMART Watering campaign was launched on November 24 to educate home gardeners in four areas of Canterbury about how to water efficiently.

It was never designed as a response to the Ashburton District Council’s decision to lift water restrictions this summer.

The campaign is part of a much longer-term strategy to ensure people become aware of and take control over their own destiny when it comes to managing water use.

In our three other pilot districts; Waimakariri, Selwyn and Timaru, SMART Watering sits alongside water restriction policies.

By providing tools and advice for home gardeners facing limited water, the campaign complements this regulatory approach by providing context and support.

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Even before SMART Watering launched, we knew the lack of winter rainfall would cause difficulties this season.

El nino has contributed to record-low groundwater levels in parts of Canterbury and water restrictions are already in place on rivers and groundwater systems across the region. These factors make the SMART Watering campaign even more relevant.

There is an urgent need for solutions-focused information and we are seeing increasing interest in our website and Facebook resources. We agree that educating people earlier about SMART Watering would have been preferable and this is an area we will improve on next year.

In the meantime, head on over to www.smartirrigation.co.nz/ smart-watering and check out WateringSMART on Facebook for ideas to keep your garden alive this summer.

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The three states of our gorgeous boys L

ike matter, boys can exist in one of three states.

Matter can be found as a solid, liquid or gas.

Now I’m not suggesting boys can be found in a gaseous state – they just produce that, especially on camp just as everyone has settled down to go to sleep in the bunkroom.

Rather, boys can exist in one of the following three states; about to get into trouble, in trouble, or just getting out of trouble. This is true and existed in our family.

I’m one of three boys and at any given time our parents were driven nuts by us as we moved through each state separately or simultaneously, with all the grace of a herd of stampeding wilderbeasts.

So as a principal, what does one do with a boy who exists in the second state – in trouble?

As educators we have designed a range of what we call “logical consequences” to manage this state.

One of the most well used consequences, is time out. I know many schools have an area where a boy can “work” while they “think about their actions”.

And what of the boy? What does he do while in time out?

Easy, he exists in one of three states – no surprises there.

So here are some of my more memorable activities that boys completed while in time out and were apparently thinking about their actions.

Graffiti That Suddenly Appears – While contemplating his navel, a boy wrote his feelings for the school, in black feltpen, on the wall next to him.

When asked if he had done it, he told me no, it just appeared!

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He said this while I matched the handwriting on the wall with the half-completed sentence he had been working on for almost an hour.

When I suggested the black felt on his right index finger came from the same feltpen that wrote the graffiti, he strongly argued that no, the black came from him reaching into his pencil case to get a rubber to rub out a mistake in his sentence.

His sentence contained no signs of mistakes and when I pointed this out to him, he replied that was because he had rubbed them out!

Cutting Edge Technology – In one of the rooms I have used, there were vertical blinds with beaded cords linking them together at the top and bottom.

After settling one young lad down with the usual monologue on why he was there, I inquired what work he was meant to complete? He had no real answer so I suggested some type of craft activity as I knew this would be engaging for him.

He agreed but informed me he had no glue stick or scissors.

“Not to worry,” I said; I could arrange for him to have the correct equipment. I did this and left him absorbed in his craft.

I decided after a while to catch up on his crafty endeavours. He had had a great time and was

quite happy to return to the classroom to carry on with his work.

I sent him away and thought I had done a great job. Later I went to close the blinds and noticed they swung in a rather loose fashion. Upon closer inspection, every single cord between each blind, along the bottom row, had been cut. They hung like my jaw upon discovering this – loose and flappy.

It’s In The Bag – Another boy who needed to think about his actions came to me in the morning.

In this time-out room I kept a box of toys for preschoolers to play with while I chat to parents.

I also kept some prizes that were given out at special assemblies.

These prizes happened to be sponsored by the Guardian newspaper and were drawstring bags containing a drink bottle and a few other goodies. We had a celebration assembly that afternoon and those bags would be given out in a draw.

Through the use of technology I was able to observe this boy while he too “thought about his actions”.

His first bit of thinking was to explore his environment. He came upon the box of toys, selected some and took them to his desk and began to play.

After a while I walked through and told him the toys were not for him and he had an apology letter to write. I placed the toys back.

The lure of the toys was too much and it wasn’t long before he was making trips across the room to secure more toys to play with. At some point he discovered the prize bags as well.

Eventually he was released from his time out and sent back to his class.

I was curious as to what he had been up to and checked the room. Most of the toys were in place, but there seemed to be a few missing.

I explored further and discovered them hidden in the prize bags. I removed the toys and then passed a note to his teacher as we were going into assembly explaining what he had done.

I informed her it would be worthwhile to watch his face when it came to the prize draw.

Sure enough – as I held up the bags as prizes, his interest in the proceedings sky-rocketed.

He sat up like a meerkat and intensely watched the scene unfold!

Through sheer coincidence another boy in his class won one of the bags and all that it contained. He was barely able to contain himself, especially at the end when, as the classes were leaving, his teacher made a big fuss of the boy who won the prize and she wondered out loud what the bag could contain? What a quandary for him, as he couldn’t say anything.

His facial expressions, as he fought his urge to blurt out what was in the bag, were magical to watch.

So there you go – time out does not mean a boy will defer from the behaviour he was sent there for.

Peter Livingstone is the principal of Tinwald School. The views expressed in this column are his and do not represent the views of his school, the Ashburton Guardian or the Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association.

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Serco loses Mt Eden contract

BY PATTRICK SMELLIE The Corrections Department is cancelling the 10-year $300 million contract for management of the Mt Eden Correctional Facility held by multi-national services provider Serco following a string of scandals earlier this year involving prisoners fighting, contraband and a death in the prison.

Corrections took over management of the remand facility from Serco in July.

Outgoing Corrections Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga said in a statement that he supported the decision.

Corrections had an option to cancel the 10-year contract after six years.

However, his statement suggests there is no guarantee the prison won’t be offered for management by a private contractor

rather than the Corrections Dept.

“Ministers will receive advice from Corrections on options for the future management of MECF early next year,” said Lotu-Iiga, who will have relinquished a portfolio where he was seen to have floundered to Judith Collins, who is returning to Cabinet in a

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Wellington has extended its special housing areas into three new zones with a view to add 330 new houses, the bulk of which has been slated for an expansion to the Port Nicholson Settlement Block Trust-owned Shelly Bay which has previously been earmarked for development by high profile developer Ian Cassels.

Housing Minister Nick Smith and Wellington city mayor Celia Wade-Brown yesterday announced three new areas in Shelly Bay, Newlands and Newtown, taking the total number of special housing areas to 24 with a combined capacity of 2750 houses.

The Shelly Bay SHA has been expanded to double the number of houses to 300, and the development will include the wharf to

allow for redevelopment of ferry services to the city centre.

The Port Nicholson Settlement Block Trust leased Shelly Bay to Cassels’ Wellington Co during the 2014 financial year which was forecast to generate a profit on the investment by 2016.

In September, Cassels and the trust signalled plans for a new development on the Miramar peninsula site.

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an annual loss of $2.6 million, including $1.5 million impairment charge on mobilisation and bid costs, in calendar 2014.

Shares in the company tumbled on Monday after it warned that revenue and trading profit would fall in 2016. They last traded at 103.3 British pence, having shed 16 per cent so far this year.

“This decision not to renew the contract will allow the department to consider changes to the management contract that will ensure it is run safely and effectively,” Mr Lotu-Iiga says.

“I have been informed that the Corrections chief executive has received the Chief Inspector’s report into MECF. I am unable to comment further on this as it is the subject of legal action by Serco.”

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reshuffle announced this week.

Collins held the portfolio when Serco was awarded the initial contract to run the prison.

Serco continues to operate the Spring Hill prison, south of Auckland.

Hampshire-based Serco runs outsourced public services

around the world in numerous sectors, employing 122,000 people in 30 countries, including Australia’s mainland and Christmas Island immigration detention centres to house asylum-seekers and illegal migrants arriving by boat and air.

It reported 1.5 billion British pounds in writedowns on the value of its contracts last November and was forced to go to shareholders for an emergency recapitalisation through a rights issue. It announced profit downgrades at the same time.

It announced at the time the company would narrow the focus of its outsourced contracting to defence, transport, health, justice and immigration services for the UK, Middle East, Australia and New Zealand.

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The investing middle path T

here’s a well-known saying on Wall Street that financial markets are driven by two powerful emotions – fear and greed.

People are always trying to find the next hottest investment or avoid the next crash. What people fail to recognise is that by far the greatest factor in successful investing is not the investment or the timing but the investor themself.

Being able to rise above your emotional biases and reactions in your decision making is perhaps the single most important skill in becoming a successful investor.

Thanks to Hollywood and the 6 o’clock news we all know about investment greed and the fact that at times markets lose touch with reality.

There always are and always will be speculators who buy simply because fortunes are being made and they want to get in on the action.

In investing this is called the Greater Fool Theory – believing there will always be a greater fool to buy the asset off you and not realising that you may be the

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greater fool.

What I consider to be overall the more detrimental emotion of the two however is fear. A lot of people are too scared to enter the market simply because they fear their initial investment losing value from market pull backs.

Without entering the market their probability for making good returns therefor becomes zero and they then run the risk of inflation eating at their money.

A lot people have been saying for years that New Zealand property and shares are overvalued.

Going by most valuation metrics they have been right.

Unfortunately for them markets don’t listen to valuation metrics and many markets have doubled in the meantime.

Emotional biases cause people to worry too much about short term volatility and lose sight of

the fact that in the long run markets trend up over time.

Numerous studies have shown that the overall result of people acting on impulse, emotion or popular opinion is that average investor returns are actually much lower than if investors had randomly bought into a market at any old time. Much of this can be attributed to poor decision making due to emotional responses.

I like to think of successful investing as taking a ‘zen’ attitude and choosing the ‘middle path’, not swinging between the emotions of fear and greed but continuing slowly on your way.

By disconnecting from current fads and fuss you can invest consistently with your longterm goal in mind and won’t be swayed by market ups and downs.

Chris Crouchley is an investment adviser with First Capital Financial Services. The views in this article are of a general nature only and should not be considered personalised advice. A disclosure statement is available and free of charge.

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■ SHEEP FARMING

Canty lamb numbers down 10%

By Michelle NelsoN

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Canterbury’s lamb crop is down by almost 10 per cent, more than double the national average and at a 60-year low.

Nationwide Beef+Lamb New Zealand’s Lamb Crop 2015 report estimated 23.9 million lambs were tailed this spring – the lowest number since 1953.

Lamb export receipts for 201516 are estimated at $2.8 billion, down 4.2 per cent on 2014-15.

B+LNZs economic service chief economist Andrew Burtt said last summer’s drought and this season’s forecast el nino had impacted on sheep numbers.

Breeding ewe numbers were down 4.5 per cent on last year across the country, but in Canterbury and Marlborough the decline in ewe numbers is sitting around the 9.6 per cent mark due to farmers shedding capital stock in an effort to manage drought conditions.

Lambing percentages decreased 0.8 percentage points to 115.1 per cent compared with 2014.

Although there were fewer nonpregnant ewes this season, there were also fewer twins as a result of the dry conditions at mating.

Fewer hoggets were mated and in some areas strong beef schedules influenced a swing towards in-

creasing cattle numbers at the expense of sheep. In Canterbury 6.1 per cent fewer hoggets were put to the ram, resulting in a 7.9 per cent decrease in lambing percentages.

However, a preference for culling ewes over hoggets saw a slight lift to 4.2 per cent of the region’s total lamb crop from hoggets.

“On the positive side of the ledger, better-than-average climatic conditions during lambing this spring meant lamb survival was good, the exception being isolated weather events in the North Island,” Mr Burtt said.

Over the country there were 1.7 million fewer lambs than last year, 11.3 million of which were tailed in the North Island – down 0.7 million on last year but similar to 2013’s tally. In the South Island, 12.6 million lambs were tailed – 1 million fewer than last spring.

Mr Burtt says the average carcase weight is expected to increase slightly to 18.3kg, as a result of lower stocking rates per hectare.

“However, this is not sufficient to offset the reduced number of lambs available and we expect total export lamb production to drop by 7.2 per cent,” he said.

The lamb crop survey covers 500 commercial sheep and beef farms, which are statistically representative of New Zealand’s commercial sheep and beef farms.

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Three more executives from the industry lobby group Meat Industry Excellence (MIE) have quit in the wake of Silver Fern Farms’ decision to join forces with Chinese food giant Shanghai Maling.

Mid Canterbury farmer Blair Gallagher, North Island representative Tom O’Sullivan and deputy chairman Tim Coop, from Banks Peninsula, announced their resignations on Tuesday.

In October SFF shareholders overwhelmingly supported the move to sell a 50 per cent stake of the country’s largest meat processor to Shanghai Maling in return for a $261 million capital injection, voting 82 per cent in favour.

SFF chairman Rob Hewlett touted the deal as one which would enable the company to “unleash” its brand strategy.

At the time Mr Gallagher said the decision came as no surprise, but the partnership would do nothing to address the fundamental problems in the industry, such as over-capacity in meatworks and the flow-on effect of stock procurement competition which has caused problems for more than a decade.

In a combined statement, released this week, the three freshly-resigned executives said following the successful Shanghai Maling vote it became obvious that MIE would now be entering a new phase and they had taken time to reflect on their ongoing commitment.

“While we are very disappointed that we were not able to reform the industry as part of a co-op solution we feel proud of the huge effort we have each put in, however, it is now time to pull back and focus on other important areas of our lives,” the statement read.

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Dairy farmers fight back

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Buyers check out forrester stags at Peel Forest Estate’s maternal venison stag sale this week.

Forrester stags gaining market traction

BY MICHELLE NELSON

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Prices were up at this year’s forrester maternal venison stag sale at Peel Forest Estate with the stud’s genetics proving increasingly popular with buyers.

A son of one of the stud’s foundation forrester sires Toby fetched the top price, knocked down for $9000.

The stag had a yearling breeding value of 16.24 and cut 4.6kg of velvet. The average price achieved for the 24 stags sold

was $6020.

Peel Forest Estate owner Graham Carr said prices were up 20 per cent on last year, which has grown from strength to strength in the past three years.

“These animals are gaining impetus as they prove their worth,” Mr Carr said.

“A lot of the people who bought stags at this sale have done so before, so they are following this type of deer.

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“We’re getting new clients coming in as word spreads and they keep coming back again.”

Staff have been developing the forrester genetics for the past five years using predominately English bloodlines.

“We’ve been using DEERSelect, a nationwide deer genetic evaluation program to identify animals with the English genetic

group which have high growth rates,” Mr Carr said.

“They [forresters] are not known for high growth rates, but if you can find the right animals they have a great ability to pass the high growth rate genetics on.

“They are a very tough breed as well which is the type of deer we aim to produce here.”

The bred also carries good velvet genetics.

The forrester stags were snapped up by buyers from all over New Zealand.

Farmers are taking to social media to voice their concerns over allegations of animal cruelty in the wake of animal rights activist group Safe’s bobby calf scandal.

Safe recently paid in excess of $10,000 to run a graphic advertisement in a leading UK newspaper discrediting the New Zealand dairy industry, rankling farmers across the country.

As of yesterday morning 8000 people had “liked” the Farmers against Safe – We love our animals Facebook page, where hundreds of posts featuring well-cared-for animals have been posted.

Gore farmer Brigit Lowry has set up a petition calling for Safe’s charitable status to be revoked. It has attracted more than 7500 signatures.

Her argument is that Safe puts the New Zealand economy at risk through the distribution of incorrect and misleading propaganda.

Meanwhile, industry good body DairyNZ has also ramped up its campaign to set the record straight with a Q&A link on its website.

DairyNZ says less than 4 per cent of animal welfare complaints have related to the treatment of bobby calves and 95 per cent of farmers were compliant with all animal welfare codes, based on in-depth animal welfare assessment surveys conducted annually.

With reference to Safe’s footage of 16 cases involving cruelty to bobby calves in the Waikato, DairyNZ is working with Federated Farmers, the Ministry of Primary Industries to investigate with the intention of prosecuting offenders.

Plans are also being formulated in collaboration with dairy companies and meat processors to put systems in place before next calving season to avoid any repeat behaviour.

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■ JAGUAR XF

Santa gets it right . . .

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lthough the Jaguar company had its origins much earlier, the first of their cars with the famous Jaguar insignia was produced in 1935.

So this year Jaguar enthusiasts are celebrating the 80th anniversary of the marque they like so much, none more so than Bruce and Audrey Leath.

In days gone by when the jolly old man in red asked Bruce what he would like for Christmas, the answer was always the same.

It was an easy question for Bruce to answer because he had always wanted a Jaguar and a specific one at that.

It had to be a red Mark 2 Jaguar with wire wheels.

Looking back, Bruce understands why Santa - although keen to help - was unable to oblige. After all, getting a red Mark 2 down the chimney was a pretty big ask.

But even though Santa couldn’t help, Bruce kept thinking about the car he hoped to get one day.

Nineteen years ago during a Christmas family camping holiday at South Brighton they ventured into Christchurch, where Bruce couldn’t resist visiting a dealer who specialised in classic Jaguars.

Perhaps Santa hadn’t forgotten Bruce’s request, because sitting there was an immaculately restored red 3.4 litre Mark 2 Jaguar, fitted with a manual overdrive gearbox and wire wheels.

Exactly the car he’d always wanted! When

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Audrey encouraged Bruce to buy it – saying ‘well you’ve always said you’d like one, here’s your chance’ – Bruce thought all his Christmases had come at once.

Funnily enough the dealer didn’t initially encourage Bruce to buy it, suggesting instead a

The superb red Mark 2 had to make way for a newer model.

similar model Daimler.

But Bruce knew it had to be the Jaguar he wanted, and the deal was done.

The red Mark 2, which was used mainly for special trips, brought Bruce and Audrey a lot of pleasure.

Then, around 18 months ago, they thought the time was right for them to replace it with a later model Jaguar.

They decided a Jaguar XF would do nicely, and that is what they have now.

It’s a delightful car with all the style, characteristics and refinements expected of a Jaguar, and Bruce and Audrey are glad they bought it.

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“Technology has changed,” said Bruce. “A few years ago I wouldn’t have thought of a Jaguar with a diesel motor, but in fact it’s a superb engine which performs extremely well.”

Bruce and Audrey drive this Jaguar as both a day-to-day car and on events arranged by the South Canterbury Jaguar Owners Club, a group they really enjoy belonging to.

They say club events are always fun because it’s good to spend time with friends who have a shared interest in Jaguars.

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Interestingly Bruce says he and Audrey have done the same mileage in 12 months in the black Jaguar as they did in the red one over 18 years.

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Red Cross Tinwald branch New Zealand Red Cross members gathered for the December meeting at The Stables Tinwald for a wonderful meal. Then adjourned to the home of Bev Reveley for a short meeting, where President Elizabeth Davies again welcomed members and all said Red Cross Principles.

The meeting was informed of a meeting in Timaru that the President attended and that two Canterbury Mid-South Area Forums are to be held next year.

The annual raffle was a financial success and all were thanked for their help.

NZRC Diaries we handed out to those who had ordered them.

Members commented on the two recent Red Cross events that of the Tree planting followed by afternoon tea at Aeroview Function Centre and the Church Service at St Andrew’s Church and how much everyone enjoyed these occasions.

As the year draws to a close it was recalled that it was a busy year starting off with the Branch 50th Anniversary celebrations.

Once the formalities of the meeting were completed members were treated to a cup of tea and a lovely piece of Christmas cake made by Bev. Then the customary exchange of gifts took place with all having fun discovering their gift and this brought the afternoon to a close.

Allenton Croquet Club Allenton croquet members met for an afternoon meeting this month. There was a good attendance.

Two new members were nominated into the club. We welcome them and hope they enjoy our facilities and have a happy time. Our Engravers tournament was held at the end of last month. We very nearly had full lawns with ten pairs playing.

The weather was lovely and everyone enjoyed the day.The winners were Graeme Simpson and Janet Skeritt from Aorangi Timaru. Shona Taylor and Mavis Holt from Westend, Timaru were runners-up.

The club captain has put the competitions on the board so now it is up to members to get on and get their games played.

After some discussion, it was decided not to have our annual garden walk this year. Other fundraising is being organised for later in the season and will be announced later.

The Christmas lunch is on December 16.

Ashburton Bowling Club The championships are reaching a conclusion in the ladies events. A potential final in the pairs will be played Thursday at 9am between Heather Goodall and Noeline Woods against Gaynor Crack and Judy Ryk. Should Heather and Noeline not win they will play it again in the pm. The men’s competition is progressing with more games to be played before Xmas. We hope these are com-

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Murray Anderson and Mike Quinn were runners-up in the Sub Centre Pairs completed last weekend, congrats to you both. Men’s reps from the club, Gavin Eder, Doug Kinvig, Murray Anderson and Mike Quinn played in the quadrangular last weekend and acquitted themselves well.

At the Rakaia 4’s held December 7.

Gavin, Chas Leech, Murray and Mike were the winners with the only three wins for the day. Congrats to you all.

There is a busy weekend coming up with Friday Triples, Heartland pairs and fours on Sat and the Xmas dinner on Sunday.

We also have water problems at the club and hope that this can be fixed in time for these events.

At the moment the fountain is not running and the supply in the clubhouse is very slow.

There will not be any play in Sat rollovers this week as the greens will be full.

Get your Xmas finery on and we will see you on Sunday evening all being well. To those under the weather we wish you all better health and get well wishes from us all.

Ashburton Men’s Probus Meetings second Tuesday of month, Seniors Centre 206 Cameron St, 9.30 am. Phone Dennis, 308 0140 or ashmensprobus@gmail.com Our December meeting was our Christmas function was held at the Lochlea Lifestyle Resort Lodge which is an excellent venue. President Dennis opened the meeting, called for apologies and welcomed the visitors, most of whom were the wives of members.

A very pleasant meal featuring ham and lamb with a wide range of vegetables, salads and trimmings followed by a traditional pavlova and fruit salad was provided by our caterer, Danny of All Fed Up. There was a lucky spot raffle with eight prizes to give more people a chance of striking it lucky.

Life member certificates were presented to Ron Wootton and David Turpie.

Both these men have been stalwarts of the club for many years. Both are past presidents, Ron served as secretary for many years while David was treasurer for a long period.

Our guest speaker was Paul Mullan who operates Black Magic Media, a small TV production company based in Sydney.

Paul started with Television New Zealand in Dunedin. After learning the many facets of television and specialising in Camera he moved to Sydney and moved into studio directing for news and production. In 1995 established Black Magic Media.

Black Magic’s passion for motorsport is demonstrated through the range of programs undertaken and broadcast on all major television networks both sides of the Tasman. Paul related some personal stories from his years of producing motor sport TV illustrated by slides and film clips.

Ashburton College departing cricketers (from left) Michael Burton, Kieran Hunt and Scott Punselie.

Parting shots from college trio Last weekend saw the end of an era for three of Ashburton College’s 1st XI players as team captain Kieran Hunt, spinner Scott Punselie and opening batsman Michael Burton, bowed out of school cricket against North West.

Hunt finished his college tenure with 1124 runs, which sees him in third place overall since club stats began in 2008, behind

Waireka Croquet Club Only two weeks to go until Xmas Breakup which we will celebrate with a Pot Luck tea on the December 19. Hopefully all members will be able to attend this relaxing evening. Always good to socialise .

The month of November opened with the biggest tournament we have ever held at Waireka. On Christchurch Show Day, 48 golf croquet players and 16 association players enjoyed the day with fun and laughter – and of course hearty competition.

Players arrived from North, and South to participate in the Jennian Homes Annual Tournament – commonly known as Blind Day as every player pays $1 to the Blind Foundation.

It is good fun with Audrey Leath (Sen-

Jack Meyrick (1243) and Matthew Tait (1219).

Burton finished his career with 1054 runs, leaving him with the sixth highest tally, behind Ben Mably (1083) in fourth and Kurt Polson in fifth (1073).

Burton had an exceptional final year, scoring 573 runs in 2015.

Punselie finished with 473 runs, in 17th place, but spun

to 97 wickets, propelling him in second overall behind Mably on 107.

Hunt came close to becoming the second player to get a 1000 run/100 wicket double with his 96 wickets, which saw him finish in third.

The trio have all been training with the Mid Canterbury representative team this year, and continue their cricket efforts.

ior) and Mary Bruce (Junior) winning the Golf Croquet prizes and Graeme Simpson (Aorangi) Senior and Bernice Laird (Junior) picking up the prizes for the Association contingent.

Jennian Homes also donated five umbrellas – one for raffle and two for each code. They were in the Waireka colours of red and white and very much appreciated.

The golf croquet winners were given theirs while the association just drew out the names of the players with Mavis Holt (Westend) and Jill Walkham (Allenton) getting lucky. All in all a good day .

November has really raced through as it always does as we all prepare for the influx of family or to travel to them.

Whichever way it goes all the very best from Waireka. Enjoy this festive season,

travel safe and we will catch up 2016.

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Ashburton Golf Club After a great season we move into the summer Stableford competition. Which also incorporates the Property Brokers Shootout this year.

This is always one of the most talked about tournaments of the year. We will again be offering a free club membership for next year to the shootout out winner thanks to our great friends at Property Brokers.

Don’t forget club day this week is Sunday due to the wonderful Toro tournament going on.

All welcome, usual morning start time and 12 for 12:30 in the afternoon.

Come on down and attempt to qualify for the clubs most interesting finals day.

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RESULTS

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■ Bowls Hampstead Bowling November 6 Friday Half Day Triples results Proudly Sponsored by the Devon Tavern 1st: M. Smallridge, P. Whinham, S. Sparks 3 Wins, 18 Ends, 39 Points.

2nd: C. Denis, A. MacKenzie, N. MacKenzie 3 Wins, 16 Ends, 39 Points 3rd: G. Eder, R. Anstiss, R. Prendergast 3 Wins, 15 Ends, 36 Points

Mid Canterbury Bowls Sub Centre Pairs December 5 Quarter-finals: P Whinham beat C Leech; M Anderson beat B White; R Kane beat G Bishop; M Smallridge beat G Eder.

Semi Finals: M Anderson beat P Whinham, 19 -12; R Kane beat M Smallridge, 16-7: Final: Richard Kane and Clarry Youngman beat Murray Anderson and Mike

Trophy Winners 2015 Monday Night Trophies; Junior and Senior Reserve players B Ladder: 1 Bruce Leighton and Arie van Dyk; 2 Joyce Johnson and Pat Wise. C Ladder: 1 David Sewell and Gordon McCormick; 2 Barbara Newton and Lynette Adams Flaxmere Trophy: Lynette Leadley and David Wilkinson. King Trophy: David Sewell and Gordon McCormick J.A. Irwin Trophy: Bruce Leighton and Amanda Gray. Individual Trophy: Bruce Leighton. Walker Trophy: David Sewell Carr Trophy: Rose Johnston and Kath Tonks. King Trophy: David Sewell.

Tuesday Night Trophies: Senior players A Ladder: Mary Buckland and Trish Downward. The David and Melva Stowell Trophy: Melva Stowell and Pauline Fergus.

Robinson Salver: John Knight and Bev Smith. Ron Sutherland Trophy: Peter Downward and Trish Downward. Hazelmere Trophy: John Fechney

Wednesday Afternoon Trophies: Open to all players Valetta Trophy: 1 Trish Downward and Rewa Kyle; 2 Johnny Wright and Kay Robb. Hackthorne Trophy: Mervyn Jones and Mary Bruce Individual Ladder: Rewa Kyle. Brabant Trophy: Mary Buckland and Pauline Fergus.

Thursday Night Trophies: Senior and Senior Reserve players Kops Trophy: John Knight and Bev Smith Mary Mulligan Trophy: Mary Buckland and John Knight. Mary Mulligan Plate: Amanda Gray and Paul Fergus.

Eileen Willoughby Trophy: John Knight and Bev Smith Eileen Willoughby Plate: Rewa Kyle and Leigh Wackrow. Smith Trophy: Mary Buckland. Smith Plate: Ruth Logan Presidents Trophy: Bill Kolkman and Arthur Maude. Past Presidents Trophy: Arie van Dyk and John Irwin. Conlands Trophy: John Fechney and Sue Rosevear

■ Golf Tinwald Golf Club December 8

■ Pigeon racing Ashburton Racing Pigeon Club December 5, East Cape Flock 4 Flyers entered 14 Birds Winners Flying Time 19 hours 11 minutes 26 seconds 1st T Drummond 779.090 mpm 2nd T. Drummond 641.627 mpm 3rd T. Drummond 641.627 mpm Gisborne Flock, 5 Flyers entered 20 birds Winners Flying Time 12 hours 6 minutes 49 seconds 1st N. Martin 1080.983 mpm 2nd N. Martin 1080.935 mpm 3rd N. Martin 1080.810 mpm 4th T. Drummond 799.940 mpm 5th L. Quinn 772.702 mpm 6th T. Drummond 711.790 mpm T. Drummond 586.538 mpm 8th L. Quinn 479.925 mpm

DRAWS ■ Bowls Methven Bowling Club Stuart Gordon Open Fours December 13 Held at the Methven Green – starting at 9am Following skips have teams entered: G Clarke, B Holdom, B Marsh, M Behrns, B Mayson, B Lynn, M Smallridge, W Carter, G Pagey, E Maw, M Anderson, M Middleton, R Bennett, J Ryk, Hinds, TBA. Enquiries to B Harper 3087623, W Blackwell 3028834.

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■ HAWKE’S BAY

Magnificent Mum stamps mark Steven Ramsay and Julia Ritchie see more of Seraphim’s famous mother in the filly than other progeny of the great Ethereal they have prepared.

The private trainers to breeder-owner Sir Peter Vela will run the blue-blood at Hawke’s Bay today, in what may be her only appearance this preparation.

“She’s probably more like Ethereal than most of the others in that she’s quite a lightboned filly like her mum and she doesn’t take a lot of work,” Ritchie said.

“We’re quite happy with her, but we won’t be over-taxing her and this may be her only

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run this time in.”

Seraphim is an acceptor for both 1400 metre maidens at Hastings and a decision has yet to be made which event the daughter of Rip Van Winkle will debut in.

“She was very, very green in her first trial at Te Aroha and then she won really well at Te Teko the second time,” Ritchie said. “She obviously learned a lot and she’s done everything right since.”

The stable will also have two other strong chances at Hastings with Mopsy stepping up to 1800 metres against the Rating 65 stayers and Choreogra-

phy in the opening distance maiden.

A daughter of the Group One winner Popsy, the four-yearold Mopsy was a first-up winner at New Plymouth.

“We’ve always liked her and she’s needed the time, she’s quite a gangly sort of mare and she’ll be even better with another year on her,” Ritchie said.

Choreography was a laststart third at Dargaville and she has trained on well since.

“She seems to have woken up a fair bit since her last run so she’s going the right way.”

- NZ Racing Desk

Seraphim is getting better all the time.

Metro harness Today at Addington Raceway

NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting at Addington Raceway today. NZ Meeting number: 8. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8. Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8.

1 5.55pm (NZT) STORER MOTORS MOBILE PACE $7500, 3yo+ c0 mob. pace, mobile, 1950m 1 570 Cyclone Charlie (1) fr ....................... D Dunn 2 x4858 Always There (2) fr .......................... G Smith 3 74690 Bettor’s Power (3) fr ........................... R May 4 00x07 Richard Le Fort (4) fr.................... A Lethaby 5 8x Volente (5) fr.................................... N Brady 6 Real Dash (6) fr..............................T Chmiel 7 58x9 Lauragrace (7) fr .......................... M Neilson 8 Scarlet Falcon (8) fr...................... S McNally 9 Crafty Cullen (9) fr............................J Curtin 2 6.22pm RESOURCE RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES NZ LTD MBL TROT $7500, 3yo+ c0 mob. trot, 1950m 1 26764 South Coaster (1) fr ................ S Golding (J) 2 0 Rusty I Am (2) fr ........................... P Wakelin 3 Px60 Moy (3) fr ....................................I Schwamm 4 0x242 Sea Eyre (4) fr.................................. D Dunn

5 3330 Madam Spur (5) fr .............. B Williamson (J) 6 937 Benchmark (6) fr ..........................M Howard 7 77253 Allineedisamiracle (7) fr ................R Holmes 8 9x000 Espresso Shot (8) fr .....................D Burrows 9 74022 Sunny Afternoon (9) fr...................... P Nairn 10 Dragons Sister (U1) fr ............... R Anderson 11 60800 Topnotch Titan (U2) fr ............. C D Thornley 12 x0698 Poppa Don (U3) fr .............................. D Butt 3 6.52pm SWEET LOU AT WOODLANDS STUD MOBILE PACE $7500, 3yo+ c0 mob. pace, mobile, 1950m 1 x3323 Gina Grace (1) fr ..............................R Close 2 990x4 Blues Singer (2) fr .......................... K Barron 3 535x Conversion (3) fr ...........................M Purdon 4 30573 Mr Woodlea (4) fr .................... M Williamson 5 4384 Ardent Lustre (5) fr ............................. R May 6 34064 Bite The Bullet (6) fr ..........................J Dunn 7 6528 Extra Guinness (7) fr ................. R Houghton 8 3625 Ildivo (8) fr 9 21x63 Kashana (9) fr ..................................J Curtin 10 76032 Dreamy Damien (21) fr ...............C DeFilippi 11 x0270 Recipe For Dreaming (22) fr ............ D Dunn

4 7.22pm WESTFIELD RICCARTON FOR CHRISTMAS MOBILE PACE $8000, 3yo+ c1 mob. pace, mobile, 1950m 1 1F325 Gabby’s Star (1) fr .........................R Holmes 2 173 Innocent Artist (2) fr ......................... D Dunn 3 x7405 It’s All Over Now (3) fr ..........M Anderson (J) 4 7308P Gunpowder (4) fr ..............................J Curtin 5 780x0 Redback Jars (5) fr........................ K Cox (J) 6 03501 Miss Judgeford (6) fr .......................... R May 7 36066 Aveross Brachole (7) fr .................. K Barron 8 00x54 Take After Me fr ............................ Scratched 9 3140x Expresso Martini (8) fr .....................S Ottley 10 5604x Twitter Bromac (21) fr.............. C D Thornley 11 22636 Kingi Hone Kira (22) fr ................. S McNally 12 700x0 Russian Express (23) fr ...................R Close 13 14x00 Bird Of Paradise (24) fr .....................B Ward 5 7.48pm PRIME PANELS NZ MOBILE PACE $9000, 4yo+ c2, c3 with cond. mob. pace, mobile, 1950m 1 1517x Field Marshal (1) fr ........................... D Dunn 2 11076 Music (2) fr ........................................J Dunn 3 16851 Flyin Heather (3) fr K Butt (J, ...................Cl)

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4 51441 Free Falling (4) fr ............................. G Smith 5 63733 Happy Heidi (5) fr K Cox (J, .....................Cl) 6 62810 Mighty Mara (6) fr........................... K Barron 7 49282 Donegal Jimmy Dave (7) fr ....... R Houghton 8 99474 Booster (8) fr ...............................C DeFilippi 6 8.13pm GRAPHITE DEVELOPMENTS LTD SHOW DAY MOBILE PACE $11,000, 4yo+ c0 to c3 mob. pace, mobile, 2600m 1 0344 Hannah Extreme (1) fr .....................J Curtin 2 67098 Windfall (2) fr .....................................J Dunn 3 00853 Tirol’s Rocket (3) fr .....................B Zampese 4 97530 Lucky Three (4) fr ...........................H Hunter 5 32461 Cullens First Meddle (5) fr............... G Smith 6 43791 Waihemo Art (6) fr...........................J W Cox 7 65410 Fulham Royale (7) fr .....................R Holmes 8 61002 Black Regal Princess (8) fr .............. D Dunn 7 8.39pm TELTRAC COMMUNICATIONS LTD MOBILE TROT $9000, 4yo+ c2 to c3 mob. trot, 1950m 1 77x67 Donsmedad (1) fr ............................... R May 2 43725 Tehoro Holly (2) fr .........................R Holmes 3 90970 Getaway Doug (3) fr .......................N Burton

4 x0600 Bono Hest (4) fr................................ D Dunn 5 22255 Clover Mac (5) fr .........................C DeFilippi 6 11464 Heard The Whisper (6) fr.... B Williamson (J) 7 43409 Xmas Joyella (7) fr ....................... S McNally 8 100x5 William Lance (8) fr ................. M Williamson 9 087x0 Tart N Tights (9) fr ............................J Curtin 10 PxP24 Sunoflindenny fr ........................... Scratched 11 57809 Clean Break (21) fr.................. C D Thornley 12 09000 Rocket (U1) fr ...............................M Perriton 8 9.05pm RNP CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP PACE $7500, 4yo+ mares c1 to c2 spechcp pace jun.d, stand, 2600m 1 x3202 Sans Le Sou (1) fr ......................... K Cox (J) 2 09x77 Grin Again (2) fr ............................ K Butt (J) 3 95408 Lottie Franco (3) fr........................... I Lee (J) 4 21265 Nerida Franco (4) fr ................ J Morrison (J) 5 83x03 Crackabella (5) fr.........................J Young (J) 6 190 Dalness Xchange (6) fr ............. M Purvis (J) 7 26327 Change The Rulz (7) fr............ S Golding (J) 8 86609 Whyamibettor (1) 10.............M Anderson (J) 9 14285 Goshawk (2) 10.................. B Williamson (J)

Today at Addington Raceway

Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club’s meeting at Addington Raceway today. NZ Meeting number: 3. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12.

Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12.

1 12.01pm (NZT) SUPER PETS SPRINT C3, 295m 1 63316 Kingman 17.39 ................................ M Grant 2 32464 About Town 17.27 ...............................A Lee 3 64363 Norman Jewel 17.16 ....................C Roberts 4 76215 Adroit 17.18.................................. L Waretini 5 23563 Opawa Lean Meat 17.53 L & ............. Wales 6 43872 Harden Faster 17.38 ..........................C Weir 7 75421 Jamaican Archie 17.46 M & ..............Jopson 8 82273 Homebush Rufus 17.46 .........J T McInerney 9 76427 Homebush Gru 17.42.............J T McInerney 10 46757 Bad Week 17.33.....................J T McInerney 2 12.17pm HAPPY BIRTHDAY VAL HARRAWAY DASH C4, 295m 1 43444 Smash That 17.21 ........................... M Grant 2 55641 Opawa Rocket 17.13 L & ................... Wales 3 57743 Homebush Paige 17.33..........J T McInerney 4 66376 Impersonator 17.27 ...................A Bradshaw 5 51647 Om Nom Nom 17.43 ..............J T McInerney 6 76724 Cawbourne Peejay 17.28 ...................C Weir 7 23413 Only Got Time 17.12 .................R Blackburn 8 168F8 Tee Time 17.08 .............................R Adcock 9 38387 Showroom 17.38 .............................J Tanner 10 57388 Costing Money 17.42 ...................... M Grant 3 12.34pm THURSDAY PLACE PICK DASH C3, 295m

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1 15624 Sweet Marylou 17.36 ................R Blackburn 2 18414 Will Excite 17.28 .......................... L Waretini 3 51537 Uno Brent 17.50 L & .......................... Wales 4 85456 No Leaf Clover 17.09 .........................C Weir 5 67672 Human Instinct 17.33 .............J T McInerney 6 31187 Mulberry Brook 17.45................... K Cassidy 7 17255 Screw And Bolt 17.33 ........................C Weir 8 58148 Ilabb 17.32 M & .................................Jopson 9 76427 Homebush Gru 17.42.............J T McInerney 10 46757 Bad Week 17.33.....................J T McInerney 4 12.54pm THE TURF BAR STAKES C3, 520m 1 24265 Benjamin Black 30.29 .............. A Botherway 2 11612 Idol Leanne 30.22 J & .....................D Fahey 3 63565 Know Answer 30.38 .......................G Cleeve 4 32856 Cawbourne Kenny 30.67..............C Roberts 5 13445 Willis 30.26....................................R Adcock 6 85322 Botany Kevin 30.49 ................J T McInerney 7 13541 Opawa Kuru 30.41 L & ....................... Wales 8 76611 In The Boot 30.16 S & .....................B Evans 9 84188 Opawa Gumisie 30.50 L & ................. Wales 10 78471 Opawa Stretch 30.32 L & ................... Wales 5 1.12pm CAROL’S TAB DASH C5, 295m 1 53518 Wheelchair Norm 17.01 .........J T McInerney 2 15347 Mojo Burst 17.03 ............................. M Grant 3 45167 Zebidiah 17.02 ..........................A Bradshaw 4 35821 Quedrago 17.15 C & .......................... Fagan 5 46111 Gump’s The Name 17.31 ....................A Lee 6 17138 Aiden Baxter 17.07 ................J T McInerney

7 43124 Keramus 17.09 ...............................G Cleeve 8 17x13 Gold Vipa 17.37 S &........................B Evans 9 84388 Hetfield 16.98 ...............................C Roberts 10 16387 Roadworks 17.52 ............................ M Grant 6 1.29pm (NZT) I PAVE CONCRETE SPRINT C4, 295m 1 76537 Homebush Ariel 17.30 ...........J T McInerney 2 47278 Porky Pig 17.33 .........................A Bradshaw 3 178F3 Gorilla On Drums 17.29 ...................A Joyce 4 1F362 Opawa Opal 17.20 L & ....................... Wales 5 41274 Grand Apache 17.09 S & ................B Evans 6 31314 Good Genes 17.48.......................... M Grant 7 28376 Collecting Money 17.27 .................. M Grant 8 88272 Bump 17.01..................................C Roberts 9 38387 Showroom 17.38 .............................J Tanner 10 37468 Homebush Rocky 17.17 .........J T McInerney 7 1.49pm SHIRLEY VET CLINIC STAKES C3, 520m 1 26644 Know Decision 29.88 .....................G Cleeve 2 44688 Opawa Michelle 30.24 L & ................. Wales 3 12187 Cawbourne Wales 30.40 ..............C Roberts 4 23323 Opawa Val 30.51 J & .......................D Fahey 5 41114 Goldstar Po 30.57 S & ....................B Evans 6 51x87 Runaway Taxi 30.21 M &...................Jopson 7 51466 Homebush Buck 30.60 ...........J T McInerney 8 13333 Jinja Jaffa 30.32 ........................R Blackburn 9 84188 Opawa Gumisie 30.50 L & ................. Wales 10 65837 Know Neglect 30.61 .......................G Cleeve 8 2.07pm CLARKSON SIGN STUDIO DISTANCE C1/2d, 645m

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

86628 Know Security 38.18 ......................G Cleeve 22F67 Vernon Bale nwtd .........................C Roberts 47242 Know Worth 38.55..........................G Cleeve 55484 Goldstar Junior 38.63 S & ...............B Evans 37751 Lagoon Mytye 38.09 ....................C Roberts 35676 Unova Bale nwtd ..........................C Roberts 87555 Magic Emily 38.45 H &........................Taylor 44341 Goldstar Coco nwtd S &..................B Evans 9 2.24pm ACTIVE ELECTRICAL CHRISTCHURCH DASH C5, 295m 1 11662 Cawbourne Dozer 17.27 ....................C Weir 2 16277 Shadow Apache 17.11 J &..............D Fahey 3 17172 Puma Pants 17.02..................J T McInerney 4 35166 Terra Mondo 17.30 C & ...................... Fagan 5 84411 Dream Large 17.14 .......................... B Dann 6 15725 Know Knowing 17.26 .....................G Cleeve 7 35116 Mickey Tee 16.95 ..........................R Adcock 8 42142 Must Desire 17.17 ..........................G Cleeve 9 84388 Hetfield 16.98 ...............................C Roberts 10 16387 Roadworks 17.52 ............................ M Grant 10 2.39pm CTV SPRINT C5, 295m 1 13111 Firemans Galaxy 16.96 ..................G Cleeve 2 88321 Spider Girl 17.18 .............................. B Dann 3 15513 Know Pride 17.08...........................G Cleeve 4 56217 Cawbourne Jelly 17.11 ......................C Weir 5 22385 Air Express 17.30...................J T McInerney 6 33385 Smash Rumour 17.19 ..................... M Grant 7 44315 Homebush Kelso 17.04 ..........J T McInerney

8 12148 Paperbond 17.08 J & ......................D Fahey 9 84388 Hetfield 16.98 ...............................C Roberts 10 16387 Roadworks 17.52 ............................ M Grant 11 2.58pm JINJARANGO AT STUD STAKES C4, 520m 1 28175 Boston Billy 30.40 H & ........................Taylor 2 61576 Know Lapse 30.68 .........................G Cleeve 3 F7562 Know Mention 30.06 ......................G Cleeve 4 32137 Another Message 30.46 .........J T McInerney 5 45423 Chippa Lata 30.31.....................R Blackburn 6 55361 Izzey Bale 30.14...........................C Roberts 7 68278 Homebush Chopper 30.06 .....J T McInerney 8 45287 Another Liz 30.63 ...................J T McInerney 9 56655 Know Cheers 30.36 .......................G Cleeve 10 883F7 Tina 30.36 H & ....................................Taylor 12 3.22pm SNOW-E MUSCLE, ENERGY & FERTILITY SPRINT C4, 295m 1 51568 Mary Marlow 17.14 ......................... M Grant 2 85877 Wunzee 17.39 ........................J T McInerney 3 77552 Token Ace 17.28 ............................... J Rush 4 15683 Know Hero nwtd.............................G Cleeve 5 x7771 Frost Yourself 17.64............................C Weir 6 33546 Opawa Idol 17.35 L &......................... Wales 7 34344 Harkonen Bale nwtd.....................C Roberts 8 27176 Homebush Slinky 17.42 .........J T McInerney 9 38387 Showroom 17.38 .............................J Tanner 10 66685 Rick’s Treasure 17.25 C & .................. Fagan

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9 Seraphim (4) 55.5 ...........................S Collett 10 0 Hokey Pokey h (8) 55.5 ...................R Myers 11 Shamadance (2) 55.5 .............B Hutton (a1) 12 6x Shocktillyoudrop (5) 55.5 ..............D Bradley 8 7.18pm SEE YOU AT DIVA 1400 RATING 65 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 1x069 Gold Moet tdh (7) 60 ................ E Smith (a4) 2 0020x Flying Ibis 59.5 ............................. Scratched 3 03217 Docket h (2) 59..............................M McNab 4 33303 Silver Nancho (8) 58 .....................L Allpress 5 50x10 Chop Suey (1) 58 ........................ R Hannam 6 4210x Mikimoto 58.................................. Scratched 7 91000 Born Happy d (4) 56.5................L Hemi (a2) 8 5057x Notionannagins h (12) 56.5.............S Collett 9 190x0 Ripe (3) 56.5 ......................................M Hills 10 690x0 Pleasure Palace d (9) 56.5...... D Turner (a1) 0x10. Accolades m (11) 56 ............ J Parkes 11 12 5x016 Chic h (10) 55 .................................R Myers 13 0x734 Hysteria Lane m (6) 55 ................... K Myers 14 x0658 Caught Behind (5) 55 .................. C Dell (a1) 15 6x9x5 Benoit 54 ...................................... Scratched 16 1980x China Silk (13) 54 ........................... C Grylls - NZME

- NZME

Hawke’s Bay gallops Today at Hastings Raceway

Hawkes Bay Racing’s meeting at Hastings today. NZ Meeting number: 4. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8. Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8.

1 3.18pm (NZT) NEW YEARS DAY RACES 2000 MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 2000m 1 x6922 Bad Boy Brown (6) 58.5 .................. K Myers 2 x5232 Hushed b (9) 58.5 .........................M McNab 3 43805 Bon Marche (4) 58.5 .....................L Allpress 4 x9736 Mio Kiwi (8) 58.5 ........................L Hemi (a2) 5 0 I Am Giant (7) 58.5...................... C Dell (a1) 6 4x060 Speed King h (5) 58.5 ......... M Dravitzki (a1) 7 2x043 Jubilant b (10) 57 ..........................O Bosson 8 7x03 Choreography (2) 56.5 ....................S Collett 9 6440 Lady Oona 56.5 ........................... Scratched 10 39x50 Shimmy (1) 56.5............................. J Parkes 11 900x0 Eden Rock (3) 56.5 ..................... R Hannam 2 3.53pm STELLA ARTOIS RATING 75 1200 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1200m 1 6159x Dr Paul dm (3) 60 ....................S McKay (a2) 2 17153 Saber m (1) 59.5 ...................... S Olney (a4) 3 0x330 The Knight’s Queen tdbh (6) 56.5 ...R Myers 4 1162x Arpeggio d (5) 56 ..........................D Bradley 5 49191 Shot In The Dark d (4) 56..............O Bosson

6 5238x Parisienne Jewel td (2) 54............... C Grylls

3 4.28pm LISTER/KENNERLEY FAMILY FROM CLIVE

1200 MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 3842x Lamborghini h (9) 58.5 ............S McKay (a2) 2 2295x Lenin The Brown h (3) 58.5...........M McNab 3 73 Rock Of Aces (5) 58.5 ...................O Bosson 4 95x30 Yeager (6) 58.5..................R Goldsbury (a2) 5 Calvani (1) 58.5 ................. U Holmquist (a2) 6 7x Darci’s Day h (4) 58.5.......... M Dravitzki (a1) 7 Domaine (7) 56.5 ............................ K Myers 8 One Fine Day h (8) 56.5...................K Smith 9 Sweet Melody (2) 56.5 ................... J Parkes 4 5.03pm TRINITY HILL 1400 MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1400m 1 Buffalo Ben (2) 58.5 ....................... J Parkes 2 5578x Nessun Dorma (3) 58.5...........S McKay (a2) 3 Razzle Dazzle Man h (5) 58.5.........R Myers 4 68 Scoota King (10) 58.5 ................. R Hannam 5 025x9 Secluded (1) 56.5..........................O Bosson 6 67x Latin Rose (9) 56.5 .......................M McNab 7 4x726 Hungry Eyes (7) 55 .......................L Allpress 8 984 Miss Oahu (8) 55 ..........................D Bradley 9 Seraphim (6) 55 ..............................S Collett

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Delgatie Pearl (4) 55 ..................L Hemi (a2) 0 Hokey Pokey 55 ........................... Scratched 5 5.40pm FASTTRACK INSURANCE MILE MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1600m 1 426. Northern Knight (13) 58.5 .......S McKay (a2) 2 6438x Can Coup (3) 58.5 ........................L Allpress 3 7 MacRoth (9) 58.5 .......................L Hemi (a2) 4 0x090 Ratpack h (11) 58.5 .........................K Smith 5 35 Johnny Lincoln (6) 57.................. R Hannam 6 4 Apprehend (10) 57 ........................O Bosson 7 07 Costa Bravo 57 ............................ Scratched 8 44x65 Keep Us Happy h (2) 56.5.............M McNab 9 98x98 Apache Moon (8) 56.5 ................... J Parkes 10 0x099 Gem Twist (12) 56.5 ................ D Turner (a1) 11 3x426 Oscar’s Shadow bh (7) 55...............R Myers 12 957 Archduchess (1) 55 .........................S Collett 13 7 Fistfulofdollars (4) 55 .................. C Dell (a1) 14 7. Piazza (5) 55 ................................... C Grylls 6 6.18pm BETAVET PREPARE 2000 RATING 65 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2000m 1 56854 Ascomanni m (4) 60 ....................... J Parkes 2 013. Inastride b (11) 60 .........................O Bosson 3 88428 Zed Leppelin th (15) 60 ...........S McKay (a2)

020x0 Ooee th (9) 59 .........................B Hutton (a1) 5x309 Prioritise (16) 58.5..............................M Hills x3800 Dukebox h (5) 58.5..........................S Collett 1242x Shamal m (6) 58.5 .......................... C Grylls 35941 Dreamcruza (14) 58 ......................L Allpress 1 Mopsy (13) 58 ...............................D Bradley 53x00 French Perfume (7) 57 .............M Singh (a3) 77x58 Runny Honey h (8) 57 .....................R Myers x2600 Perry Mason (3) 57 .......................M McNab x7016 Delilah Deltoro (2) 56.5 ................... K Myers 78170 Kewzero (12) 56 .......................... R Hannam x8867 Piccadilly (10) 56................. M Dravitzki (a1) x5x09 Star Emerald m (1) 54................L Hemi (a2) 7 6.48pm AMP SOLUTIONS 3YO 1400 MAIDEN $7000, MDN 3YO, 1400m 1 4 Ringlock (7) 57.5 ............................ J Parkes 2 Hunta Pence (10) 57.5 .................... K Myers 3 Sacred Shot (11) 57.5 ...................M McNab 4 7. Steppenwolf h (9) 57.5 ..................L Allpress 5 9x833 Waterberg (1) 55.5 ........................O Bosson 6 4x726 Hungry Eyes (6) 55.5 7 4 Kate The Great (3) 55.5 .............. R Hannam 8 440x8 Eepa Neema (12) 55.5............ D Turner (a1)

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Thursday, December 10, 2015

■ GOLF

In brief

Waikato impress at Brandon Waikato have continued their winning ways with two very impressive outings on day two of the women’s Toro Interprovincial golf championships in Ashburton yesterday.

They dealt to a battling Aorangi in the morning, earning the maximum five points, and backed it up with a 4-1 win over Hawke’s Bay-Poverty Bay in the afternoon.

Waikato’s cleansweep over Aorangi saw Chantelle Cassidy topple Catherine Knight (2/1) in a battle of the number ones while Brooke Hamilton beat Ginny Bolderston (5/4), Fai Tongdethsri downed Sharon Bradford (2 up), Hana-Rae Seifert was convincing in a 7/6 win over Jenny Kellahan and Kelly Nicholas was too good for Hilary Lovett (3/2).

Hannah-Rae Seifert spent the least time on the course, only needing to play 25 holes for the day, winning comprehensively 7/6 and 6/5.

“I am pretty pleased with the way I am hitting it at the moment, but even happier with how the team is shaping up,” said Waikato’s number four Seifert.

“This is my sixth Interprovincial now and I have learnt that it’s a long week, so we need to keep thinking about one game at a time.”

Attempting to win five titles in a row, Auckland went through the day undefeated but didn’t have it all their own way. They won by the smallest of margins over both Hawke’s Bay-Poverty Bay and Tasman, showing they are able to be beaten, which will excite their competitors and neutral spectators.

Canterbury enjoyed a sleepin yesterday morning with a bye and it proved beneficial as they came out firing in the afternoon against the hosts Aorangi.

They would be only too happy to stop Auckland’s run of dominance and notch up their first win since 1988.

Bay of Plenty completed a 5-0 whitewash over Otago only to put a halt to their momentum with a halved fixture against a fighting Northland side. Rotana Howard

Fury stripped British heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has been stripped of one his world titles less than two weeks after winning it, the BBC has reported. Fury beat Wladimir Klitschko on points on Nov 28, taking the Ukrainian’s WBA, IBF, IBO and WBO belts.

The Briton was then obliged to fight the International Boxing Federation’s mandatory challenger Vyacheslav Glazkov, but Fury has instead chosen to face Klitschko in a rematch, the BBC reported.

“It’s true he’s been stripped of his IBF belt,” IBF championships chairman Lindsey Tucker said.

“Our challenger was Vyacheslav Glazkov, but instead Fury’s gone and signed a rematch clause with Wladimir Klitschko.” Fury has been embroiled in controversy in recent days after he compared homosexuality to paedophilia, triggering public outrage and a police investigation.

- AFP

Rain reduces overs

Jaimie McIvor of Hawke’s Bay-Poverty Bay lost 2/1 to Waikato’s Fai Tongdethsri yesterday.

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and Jodae Ngaheu are playing well in the middle order as they remain unbeaten for the week.

Division one is congested with many great sides. Today will be a big day in deciding who will make it to the semi-finals. Canterbury’s future in this tournament relies heavily on the day as they lock horns with powerhouses Waikato and Auckland.

Results –

Round three WAIKATO 5 - 0 AORANGI Chantelle Cassidy def Catherine Knight 3/2 Brooke Hamilton def Ginny Bolderston 5/4 Fai Tongdethsri def Sharon Bradford 2 up Hana-Rae Seifert def Jenny Kellahan 7/6 Kelly Nicholas def Hilary Lovett 3/2 AUCKLAND 3 - 2 HAWKES BAY PB Munchin Keh lost to Kate Chadwick 2/1 Rose Zheng def Janie Field 3/2 Brittney Dryland lost to Jaimie McIvor 4/3 Siyi Keh def Sara Deam 3/1 Shantael Ligaliga Tessa McDonald 2/1 SOUTHLAND 4 - 1 TASMAN Robyn Pullar def Eve Clarke 4/3 Angela Gerken def Emily Stenhouse 2 up Olivia Frost def Tra-

cy Bary 1up Helen Baird def Sue Murray bell, Alayna Cox lost to Emmalee Morrell 1up Anne Osment lost to Michele Reardon 5/4, Soktaera Sean lost to Rotana Howard 2 up 5/4, Kylie Jacoby def Jodae Ngaheu 7/6, BAY OF PLENTY 5 - 0 OTAGO Alanna Sam Dangen def Heather Keefe 2 up Campbell def Jo Hicks-Beach 1 up EmTARANAKI 0 - 5 NORTH HARBOUR Holly malee Morrell def Abigael Crawford Winter lost to Vyan Park 2up, Tyla Win7/5 Rotana Howard def Tracey Storer ter lost to Ela Grimwood 3/2, Rochelle 5/4 Jodae Ngaheu def Annabel Evans Keegan lost to Krystal Hu 6/5, Joanne 6/5 Heather Keefe def Susan Greig 6/4 McDonald lost to Shani White 6/4, Taneka NORTH HARBOUR 3 - 2 NORTHLAND Kumeroa lost to Katie Pryce Jones 5/4 Vyan Park lost to Brooke Kingi 3/1 Ela AORANGI 1 - 4 CANTERBURY Grimwood def Alayna Cox 4/3 Krystal Catherine Knight def Momoka Kobori 2/1, Hu def Soktaera Sean 4/3 Shani White Ginny Bolderston lost to Amelia Garvey def Kylie Jacoby 4/2 Vaha Fapiano lost to 6/4, Sharon Bradford lost to Catherine Sam Dangen 1up Bell 8/6, Jessica Shearer lost to Juliana MAN/WANG 3 - 2 TARANAKI Maraea Hung 8/7, Hilary Lovett lost to Hillary Durie def Holly Winter 1up Leanne Brown O’Connor 6/4 lost to Tyla Winter 4/2 Tara Raj def RoHAWKES BAY PB 1 - 4 WAIKATO Kate chelle Keegan 2up Katherine Paskins lost Chadwick lost to Chantelle Cassidy 2up, to Melanie Wilson 1 up Tania Hook def Janie Field lost to Brooke Hamilton 3/2, Joanne McDonald 2/1 Jaimie McIvor lost to Fai Tongdethsri 2/1, Round four Sara Deam lost to Hana-Rae Seifert 6/5, OTAGO 1 - 4 WELLINGTON Jo HicksTessa McDonald def Kelly Nicholas 3/2 Beach def Te Rongopai Clay 1 up, Abigael TASMAN 1 - 4 AUCKLAND Eve Clarke Crawford lost to Amy Austin 4/2, Tracey def Munchin Keh 2/1, Emily Stenhouse Storer lost to Sam-Maree Brown 8/7, Anlost to Rose Zheng 7/6, Tracy Bary lost nabel Evans lost to Emma Hayward 1 up, to Brittney Dryland 7/6, Michele Reardon Susan Greig lost to Chelsea Sharp 1 up NORTHLAND 2.5 - 2.5 BAY OF PLENTY lost to Siyi Keh 4/3, Jody Murray lost to Shantael Ligaliga 3/2 Brooke Kingi halved with Alanna Camp-

Heavy rain over night reduced Mid Canterbury Primary’s fixture against South Canterbury to a 45 over match on Sunday at the Ashburton Domain. The visitors won the toss and elected to field first and a tight bowling effort by South Canterbury, combined with a slow outfield, held Mid Canterbury at 136 for 6 after their 45 overs.

Opening batsman Angus Jemmett patiently batted through to the 40th over for a well-deserved 61 runs. In reply, a tentative start by the away side’s opening batsmen saw them through to 63 without loss in the 22nd over. Mid Canterbury responded well by taking seven wickets in the next 13 overs, but a valiant effort by a wagging tail saw South Canterbury surpass the total in the last over.

Jonty Small produced a fine bowling display for the home side.

Tutaia refreshed

Black Caps want strong start in Dunedin

Maria Tutaia says taking a break from netball helped remind her what she loves about the game.

The star shooter returned to the Silver Ferns environment for this week’s national trials in Auckland after taking time-out following New Zealand’s heartbreaking loss to Australia in the World Cup final in Sydney earlier this year. The break saw Tutaia miss October’s Constellation Cup series and a chance at redemption against the Diamonds. But 102-test veteran insists she would have been doing the Ferns a disservice if she had have made herself available for the series when her mind was elsewhere.

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No hard feelings

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New Zealand will look to use lessons from their Australian series, while treating the beginning of the Sri Lankan series as a fresh start.

And if that sounds like a classic dollar each way bet, Brendon McCullum is happy with that.

The New Zealand skipper believes lessons must be heeded from Australia, but considering University Oval and Hamilton’s Seddon Park ain’t the Gabba, Waca or Adelaide Oval in either climactic or pitch terms, there’s a limit in what is applicable to this series.

“We take the learnings from Australia but make sure we’re on song tactically and strategically when it comes to playing here,” McCullum said yesterday.

New Zealand lost the series in Australia 2-0, but that is a misleading scoreline. The teams were closer than that suggests, a point New Zealand will be keen to reinforce when the return series takes place in February.

New Zealand will start strong favourites against a Sri Lankan team seriously undermanned.

It’s not just that they have lost their two batting champions of the last decade and a half, Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela

Jayawardene, but also their most experienced seamer, Dhammika Prasad, is gone with a back injury while wicketkeeper Kusal Perera’s failed drug test had him heading home prematurely.

Their probable XI today will include an opener on debut (Udara Jayasundera), a batsman playing his second test (Kusal Mendis) and an allrounder (Milinda Sirawardana) playing his third.

They will be in conditions some way removed from Colombo and Galle, where they won their last series against the hapless West Indies in October.

So much depends on captain Angelo Mathews, an outstanding

cricketer whose numbers suggest he thrives on the leadership, opener Dimuth Karunaratne – scorer of 152 at Christchurch last December – wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Chandimal, averaging 45, and the veteran spinner Rangana Herath, whose portly appearance belies fine figures and considerable craft.

Mathews admitted filling the middle order Grand Canyonsized hole left by Sangakkara and Jayawardene has pre-occupied the batsmen’s minds. They got 484 against the West Indies recently in Galle, which leads Mathews to suggest “it’s just a mindset”.

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No hard feelings; that sums up New Zealand’s attitude towards English umpire Nigel Llong as he prepares to officiate in the two tests against Sri Lanka. Llong’s blunder as third umpire in the third test against Australia in Adelaide last month – when he erroneously opted to give tailender Nathan Lyon not out a Hot Spot call, which turned the match decisively away from New Zealand – is in the past, according to skipper Brendon McCullum. The 46-year-old will officiate in both tests against the Sri Lankans, in the middle, having been shifted off TV umpire duties.

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Mid Canterbury Cricket’s under 17 rep team is daring to dream about a top finish at its age-group tournament in Timaru this week after three wins from four outings.

The side easily beat Canterbury Country yesterday in a 60-over match, and disposed of Buller in similar fashion on Tuesday.

Two T20 fixtures opened the tournament for all teams on Monday. Mid Canterbury lost the toss and were put in to bat

by Christchurch Metro Red in their first tie at the Celtic Ground in Timaru, and completed their allotted overs on 83 for eight.

With a modest total to protect, Mid Canterbury had an uphill challenge and the Christchurch Metro juggernaut surpassed the target after only 11 overs for an eightwicket win.

Mid Canterbury then travelled to Aorangi Oval to lock horns with South Canterbury. Mid Canterbury captain Toby Redfern won the toss and chose to bat, with his side posting 116 for 7 at the end of the 20 overs.

South Canterbury, who scored 119 in their morning game, would have felt confident in chasing down the target, but Redfern had other ideas, taking five for 12 off his four overs.

South Canterbury were on a paltry 69 for nine, needing 28 per over, when the rain came and play was abandoned, but Mid Canterbury won by the Duckworth Lewis method.

Day two, on Tuesday, saw Mid Canterbury take on Buller in Temuka.

Skipper Redfern won the toss again and sent Buller out to field on a wicket that looked perfect for batting.

Mid Canterbury eventually amassed 290 for nine with Redfern 49 not out and Will

Graham 14 not out.

Buller made a steady, if unspectacular, start in their chase until Redfern took the first wicket.

Josh Buchanan had the new batsman caught by Redfern for four before a change of bowler continued to ensure further loss of wickets for Buller.

The Buller reply had slumped from 40 for two to 49 for eight with Richard Turpie taking an exceptional four wickets for nine runs from his six overs, quickly followed

by Will Graham, who took two wickets for nought from two overs.

The 10th wicket brought a little respectability to the score, taking Buller’s total to 74, before Liam O’Connor had the last man caught in the deep by Tom Ravenscroft for a 216 run victory.

In their latest outing yesterday, Mid Canterbury posted a five-wicket win over Canterbury Country on a seamer’s wicket at Temuka Cricket Club.

Canterbury Country won the toss and elected to bat, but were all out for 67 in the 24th over with no one posting double figures as Mid Canterbury’s bowlers put on a fine display.

Turpie took four for 17 from his six overs, ripping through the tail-enders after Sam Hall made light work of the top order, relieving Lachie Stove (0), George Waddy (6) and Ryan Ellis (7) in quick time.

Mid Canterbury’s reply got off to a unconvincing start with the top order of Thomas Ravenscroft (12), Zach Naldrett (1) and Josh Gill (4) amassing just 17 between them, before Buchanan (22) relieved the pressure.

Mid Canterbury chased down the target in the 24th over with five wickets intact.

Mid Canterbury face Christchurch Metro Black in their next tie today.

McCullum stands by his evidence in Cairns trial By david Leggat It lasted three minutes 32 seconds. That’s the time it took Brendon McCullum to box up his part in the Chris Cairns perjury trial yesterday and, as he repeatedly said, move on to think and talk about the playing of cricket.

TV cameras followed him from the practice nets to the changing rooms earlier as if waiting for a stumble.

But McCullum is an old hand at these situations. Not that he’s had anything to remotely compare with the fallout to the Cairns not guilty verdict at the Southwark Crown Court.

This wasn’t about discussing injuries, the state of the pitch, whether to bat or field if the toss was won or the strengths of the opposition.

It had been signalled in advance that McCullum wouldn’t be dipping his toes into anything remotely contentious; no entering the minutiae of the case which rocked cricket in the two years since it has become known New Zealanders were being investigated for their roles, alleged and admitted, in match fixing.

And so it proved. A McCullum press conference tends to cover a wide range of topics, depending on the issues of the mo-

ment. Usually he’s a happy talker, indeed there have been occasions when those present may quietly have wanted him to shut up, in the nicest possible way, such has been his verbosity.

This was not one of those times.

He looked the questioners in the eye, always a good sign. No staring at the table, or adopting a thousand yard stare, fixing his gaze on a spot at the far end of the room.

Unhesitatingly, he stood by his evidence in the court, where he had been the highest profile of the witnesses for the prosecution.

He maintained his reputation had not taken a hit as a result of the verdict.

McCullum laid off the question of whether he would be prepared to front up should there be a second case brought by former Indian administrator Lalit Modi, to regain monies from Cairns.

“It’s speculation,” he said, pointing out there is a far more suitable place for that discussion, if it’s needed, than in front of a clutch of media.

There had been no unpleasant experiences with the public, no harassing in the wake of the verdict, “only you blokes (who) have been at my house” he quipped. His response might have had a serious edge, but he laced it with a grin.

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New headstones and designs Private Cremation thereafter.

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6am Breakfast 9am Good Morning 10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3 Featuring comedian Wanda Sykes, and a performance by Sia. 0 11am The Chase 0 Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale Paddy worries his secret will come out; and Vanessa tries to bond with Johnny. 0 1pm Coronation Street PGR 3 Rob surprises Tracy; Sophie is left reeling. 0 2pm May The Best House Win 2:55 Tipping Point 3:55 Te Karere 2 4:25 The Chase 0 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat 0 6pm One News 0

7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 MasterChef Australia PGR The losing team from yesterday’s challenge must compete to keep their place in the competition; the contestant with the least impressive dish will be eliminated from the contest.

0 8:45 800 Words AO 0 9:45 Alan Carr Chatty Man 0 10:45 One News Tonight 0 11:15 Coverband AO 3 0 11:45 Citizen Khan PGR 0 12:20 N Trauma – Level One AO 1:20 Te Karere 3 2 1:45 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2

CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Where The Wildmen Are 7:30 iFish 8am Carter Can 8:30 Natural World – Africa’s Super Seven 9:30 The Cook And The Chef 10am Tom Kerridge’s Proper Pub Food 10:30 Nick Knowles’ Original Features 11:30 American Restoration Noon Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction 1pm The Catch PGR 2pm Where The Wildmen Are 3pm iFish 3:30 Carter Can 4pm Natural World: Wild Germany – Exploring No-Man’s Land 4:55 Rick Stein’s Christmas Odyssey 5:57 Simon Gault Vignettes 6pm My Dream Home 7pm Auction Hunters 7:30 Jamie’s American Road Trip Jamie Oliver travels around the US on a journey of discovery into parts of that vast country that few visitors ever see.

8:30 BBQ Champ Decadent desserts, followed by a grill off with Dirty Steaks.

9:30 Destination Flavour Christmas Special 10:30 Auction Hunters 11pm Rick Stein’s Christmas Odyssey

FRIDAY

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6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Transformers Rescue Bots 0 6:50 Grizzly Tales 3 0 7:15 Ben 10 – Omniverse 3 0 7:45 SpongeBob SquarePants 3 0 8:15 Jake And The Neverland Pirates 3 0 8:35 Art Attack 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Home And Away 3 0 Noon Shortland Street PGR 3 0 12:30 Jeremy Kyle PGR 2:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 3:30 Alvinnn!!! And The Chipmunks 0 4pm KC Undercover 0 4:30 Good Luck Charlie 0 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm Friends 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0 7pm Shortland Street PGR Love overcomes all for Harper; a dark shadow falls over Shortland Street. 0 7:30 F Caught On Dash Cam PGR Special highlighting bizarre car crashes filmed from CCTV cameras, phones and go-pros. 0 8:30 Gloriavale – Life And Death PGR 3 0 9:35 F Arrow Will Oliver propose to Felicity? 0 10:35 2 Broke Girls AO 3 0

6am Paul Henry 9am The Queen Latifah Show PGR Singer Melissa Etheridge performs with Queen Latifah; Jordin Sparks.

9:55 Story 3 0 10:30 Infomercials Noon 3 News 12:30 Baggage AO 1pm Dr Phil AO 3 A couple discuss their concerns over their daughter’s destructive behaviour, which includes alcohol abuse and eating disorders.

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7pm Story 7:30 The X Factor UK Following the performances, one act must go home. 0 8:30 M Super 8 PGR 2011 Sci-fi Thriller. During the summer of 1979, a group of friends see a train crash, and investigate subsequent unexplained events in their small town. Elle Fanning, AJ Michalka, Kyle Chandler. 0 10:50 Newsworthy

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2:55 Great British Food Revival 3 The common pea inspires Ainsley Harriott to set out to persuade people to choose fresh over frozen when peas are in season, drawing on his Caribbean roots in the kitchen.

3:30 Antiques Roadshow 3 4:30 Hot Bench Judge Judy and other judges exchange debate before reaching a verdict.

5pm Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Prime News 6pm Escape To The Country 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Animal Heroes The vets and training nurses at the DAC in Leicestershire check the animals’ health and readiness for ceremonial duties.

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7am Inside Cricket 8am Rugby – Women’s World Sevens (Replay) Dubai.

10am L Cricket – International Blackcaps v Sri Lanka – First Test, Day One. Coverage of the morning session at University Oval, Dunedin.

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12:20 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 12:50 Home Shopping 2:20 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 2:50 Home Shopping

11:33 L Football – Fifa Club World Cup Sanfrecce Hirosima v Auckland City.

2am Motorsport – GT Asia Series 2:30 Crash 3am Golf – The Short Game Season 4am Golf – Women’s European Tour (Highlights) 5am Cricket – International (Highlights) Australia v West Indies. 5:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) Blackcaps v Sri Lanka.

MAORI TV 6:30 Pukoro 2 7am Dora Matatoa 2 7:30 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 2 8am Pukana 2 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Fitness In The Whare 3 9:30 Joe’s World On A Plate 10am Korero Mai 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 2 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Ako 3 2 3pm Fitness In The Whare 3 3:30 Pukoro 3 2 4pm Dora Matatoa 3 2 4:30 SpongeBob

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12:30 Survivor – Tocantins PG 1:20 Lizard Lick Towing PG 1:45 CSI MV 2:30 Criminal Intent MV 3:15 The Simpsons PG 3:40 Band Of Brothers 16VL 4:50 Crossbones MVS 5:40 Hardcore Pawn PGL

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7pm L Football – NZ Premiership Canterbury United v WaiBOP United.

9pm Football – A-League Highlights Show 9:30 Motorspot – Toyota Finance 86 Championship (Highlights) Coverage from Hampton Downs.

10:30 Football – UEFA Champions League (Highlights)

SKY SPORT 2 Tarau Porowha 3 2 5pm Tribe 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 2 6:30 Ako 3 2 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 Toi Whakaari 3 8pm City Slickers Rodeo 8:30 Friday Night Lights PGR 9:30 Hunting Aotearoa AO 3 10pm Whawhai 10:30 Te Kaea 3 2 11pm Mataora 11:30 Closedown

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9:30 Great White Bite M 10:30 Sharkageddon PG 11:30 Shark After Dark M

FRIDAY

Midnight Island Of The Mega Shark M 12:55 Return Of The Great White M 1:50 Sharks Of The Shadowlands PG 2:45 Great White Bite M 3:40 Jaws Comes Home PG 4:35 Sharkageddon PG 5:30 Top Ten Sharkdown M

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Tate Donavon, Noah Wyle.

1:45 The Maze Runner MV 2014 Action. Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario. 3:35 Ouija 16VLC 2014 Horror. Olivia Cooke, Daren Kagasoff. 5:05 All Is Lost ML 2013 Drama. Robert Redford.

6:50 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles MV 2014 Action. Megan Fox, Will Arnett. 8:30 American Sniper 16VLC 2014 Action. Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller. 10:45 Good Neighbours 18VL 2010 Thriller.

Jay Baruchel, Scott Speedman.

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12:25 Live Nude Girls 18S 2014 Comedy. Mike Hatton, Dave Foley.

2:05 All Is Lost ML 2013 Drama.

Robert Redford. 3:50 Good Neighbours 18VL 2010 Thriller.

Jay Baruchel, Scott Speedman.

5:30 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles MV 2014 Action.

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MOVIES GREATS 6:15 Biography – Kate Winslet PG 2012 Documentary. 7:05 King Arthur MV 2004 Adventure.

Clive Owen, Ioan Gruffudd.

9:10 The Whole Ten Yards MVS 2004 Comedy Thriller. Bruce Willis, Matthew Perry, Amanda Peet.

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Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson.

6:55 Legally Blonde 2 PGL 2003 Comedy. Reese Witherspoon, Sally Field. 8:30 Disclosure 16LS 1994 Drama. 10:40 City Of Angels MS 1998 Romantic Drama.

6:30 Sky Sport Select 7am Golf – The Short Game Season 8am Golf – The Open Championship Official Film 9am Sky Sport Select 9:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 10am Fox Sports News 10:30 Streetball – Ball Up Tour 11:30 The Crowd Goes Wild Noon Fox Sports News 12:28 L Cricket – International Australia v West Indies – First Test, Day One. Coverage of the morning session at Bellerive Oval in Hobart.

2:35 Sky Sports UK News 3:05 L Cricket – International Australia v West Indies – First Test, Day One. Coverage of the afternoon session at Bellerive Oval in Hobart.

8pm Cricket – International (Highlights) Blackcaps v Sri Lanka – First Test, Day One. From University Oval, Dunedin.

8:30 Motorspot – Toyota Finance 86 Championship (Highlights) Coverage from Hampton Downs.

9:30 L Basketball – NBL Townsville Crocs v Adelaide 36ers.

From the Townsville Entertainment Centre.

11:30 L Basketball – NBL Perth Wildcats v Melbourne United.

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Catherine Knight downed Auckland’s Munchin Keh during her 100th appearance for Aorangi during the Toro New Zealand Women’s Interprovincial Tournament on Tuesday.

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Knight marks 100th in style

BY JAMES FORD

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Ashburton golfer Catherine Knight marked her 100th match for Aorangi with a 2/1 win over Munchin Keh of interprovincial powerhouses Auckland on Tuesday afternoon.

The victory rounded off a fine day for the 42-year-old, who had downed Southland’s Robyn Pullar in a convincing 6/5 display in the morning session. Knight’s Aorangi team kicked off their Interprovincial campaign in style with a 3-2 win over Southland.

It was the side’s first pool victory since 2009, but couldn’t pull off what would have been an eyewatering upset against reigning champions Auckland, falling 4-1 with Knight registering her team’s only win.

Knight failed to produce the same form yesterday morning in a 3/2 loss to Waikato’s Chantelle Cassidy as Aorangi went down 5-0.

“We’ve had some tough teams,” Knight said. “We had Waikato this morning, so that was always going to be difficult, I was up against Chantelle Cassidy and she just

played way too good for me.”

Knight regained her form for the afternoon clash against South Island Interprovincial titleholders Canterbury, to record her side’s only win with a 2/1 victory over Momoka Kobori as Aorangi fell to a 4-1 loss overall.

The ex-pro, who first turned out for her province 25 years ago, believes Canterbury have the potential to dethrone Auckland, who have held the title for the past four years.

“I think they’re (Canterbury) the top team, they’ve played here a

lot,” she said. “We had our South Island tournament here just over a month ago, so they know the course, which is a big advantage, especially the greens. They’re quite hard to read, you’ve got to putt what you see.”

Aorangi will be in action against Tasman and Hawke’s Bay-Poverty Bay today, and Knight is confident her side can notch another win.

“We targeted three teams that we can have good results against and we’ve played one and had a win,” she said.

“Tasman, we beat them at the

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South Islands, so I think they’re at about the same level. Hawke’s Bay have a couple of young players so that might be harder, but hopefully we can pick up another win, maybe two.”

Aorangi will tee off against Tasman at 7.30am at the Ashburton Golf Club today, before facing Hawke’s Bay-Poverty Bay at 12.30pm.

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