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Eco-vandals at play There are claims trailbikers are traipsing through access barriers in Mid Canterbury’s pristine Hakatere Conservation Park.

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Ashburton still thriving

BY SUE NEWMAN

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A state of the community report, released this week, shows that despite economic challenges, the Ashburton District is thriving.

Home ownership and median personal annual income are higher than the national average and both population growth and GDP growth are significantly outpacing the New Zealand av-

erage. The district, however lags behind in median annual household income at $63,100 compared to $63,800 for the rest of New Zealand and the percentage of the population with formal qualifications, Mid Canterbury was 65.5 per cent compared to 71.5 per cent nationally.

The report measures outcomes against goals that were set by the community in 2005.

It uses data from a number of

sources, including the Census, household labour force surveys and Ashburton District Council residents’ surveys. It compares performance and achievement in three-yearly brackets.

While that was the good news, Ashburton Mayor Angus McKay conceded that not every aspect of life in the district ticked all the boxes for residents with the survey spelling out very clearly that satisfaction with

the district’s roads had hit an all-time low at just 57 per cent significantly well below the national average of 78 per cent.

While some of the roading issues were caused by a very wet autumn last year, that was no excuse, Mr McKay said, and the council built $1 million of unsubsidised work into its budget this year. An additional $650,000 will be injected next year.

“We’re giving roading top pri-

ority and I believe we’re doing more than our best in asking ratepayers to come and help us with the extra money,” he said.

The council has also been rated poorly for consultation on just 48 per cent satisfaction, but this is consistent with other councils around New Zealand.

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Kardashian’s wardrobe malfunction Kim Kardashian spent her car ride to the Grammys desperately trying to sew her dress back together. The reality TV star attended the music prizegiving with her rapper husband Kanye West on Sunday in a cleavage-baring Jean Paul Gaultier gown that West had picked out for her. Kardashian has revealed she suffered a nightmare on the journey to the awards as she tore the frock when sitting down in a car. She says herself and West frantically used a sewing kit to attempt some emergency repairs to mend the gown. “Basically, my pocket fell off – the whole pocket fell off ... When I sat it ripped and we were sewing and safety-pinning,” she told reporters on the red carpet ahead.

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50 shades of red-hot sales Thousands of moviegoers have bought tickets to the hotly anticipated Fifty Shades of Grey. The R18 movie, due to be released tomorrow, is based on the novel by British author E. L. James and recounts a relationship between college graduate Anastasia Steele and wealthy businessman Christian Grey.

Dubbed “mummy porn”, bondage and discipline, dominance and submission feature heavily in the plot. Paramount Pictures New Zealand, which is distributing the film, said 18,370 tickets had been pre-sold by 3pm on Monday.

“It’s the most pre-sales for a Paramount/ Universal film in New Zealand,” a spokesman said. Both of the main cinema chains said several sessions for the film on its opening night had sold out. “We’ve had extremely strong pre-sales for all ordinary Fifty Shades of Grey sessions, and particularly in Gold Class,” Event Cinemas general manager Carmen Switzer said.

Lorde chooses yoghurt over Grammys As the music industry’s best and brightest gathered for Monday’s Grammy Awards, one superstar was notably absent, choosing instead to watch the spectacle from her Auckland home. New Zealand songstress Lorde, who, last year scooped best pop solo performance for Royals at the awards, tweeted about the ceremony at Los Angeles’ Staples Centre while appearing to enjoy a bowl of feijoa yoghurt at home. “Wishing all my buds a great Grammys tonight from 7000 miles away,” the 18-year-old wrote. She also tweeted about Kanye West, who performed his new song Only One about his late mother on a nearly pitch-black stage at the awards ceremony.

Lady Gaga mistook Ed Sheeran for a waiter Lady Gaga may have been living with her bubble dress over her head. The extravagant singer had no idea who Ed Sheeran was when she met him at the Grammy Awards on Monday. In fact - she thought that Ed Sheeran was the waiter.

Sheeran told the world about Gaga’s faux par on Twitter. “I love @ladygaga. Spoke to her earlier and she mistook me for a waiter. Gotta love the #GRAMMYs. #INeedANewSuit? Aha”.

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Champion gumboot thrower Dunedin has a new elite athlete – a Mosgiel nurse who took on the cream of Taihape gumboot-throwers and emerged New Zealand champion. Mairead Fox, of Dunedin, was back at work at the Mosgiel Health Centre this week, after taking the top prize at the Hilux New Zealand Rural Games, in Queenstown at the weekend. “We went to Queenstown for a fun weekend, and after a few drinks we decided to join,” Miss Fox said of her preparation for the event, after she and some friends “just rocked up and entered”. The event began with the South Island champs, which Miss Fox duly won after the required three throws. But when she was called back for the nationals, the competition was suddenly a lot tougher, as it featured four women from Taihape, who looked to be at another level altogether. “I didn’t think I was going to win,” she said, as she faced the highest level of gumboot throwing athletes New Zealand has to offer.

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■ CHRISTCHURCH HIGH COURT

Tulley’s trial set down for May

By Kurt Bayer A proposed trial date for alleged Ashburton Work and Income double killer Russell John Tully has been set down for May this year.

Homeless man Tully, 48, has

been charged with murdering Work and Income front-counter workers Peggy Turukira Noble, 67, and Susan Leigh Cleveland, 55, on September 1 last year.

He is also accused of attempting to murder two other staff members - Lindy Louise Curtis,

43, who was shot in the leg and badly injured, and Kim Elizabeth Adams.

Tully faces charges of murder and attempted murder, and other charges that include theft, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, and setting a

man trap.

At a pre-trial callover yesterday morning in the High Court at Christchurch, Justice Cameron Mander set down a proposed trial date of May 11 this year.

He confirmed the trial would

■ RURAL WOMEN NEW ZEALAND

Lauriston School receives garden grant

By Daisy HuDson

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Mid Canterbury’s long, dry summer ruined their garden, but a $2000 funding boost has Lauriston School’s gardening group smiling again.

The school’s garden, which was used to grow fruit and vegetables, was crippled by the district’s spell of hot and dry weather.

The school applied for the gardening grant, which is a joint Rural Women New Zealand and Farmlands venture, in December last year.

Lauriston School was recently announced as one of 11 rural schools to be awarded one of the grants, which are aimed at helping schools develop vegetable gardens and orchards.

The school’s deputy principal Wendy Atkinson said the money would go towards a new tunnel house or glass house, and the gardening group was also looking into irrigation for their parched garden.

Mrs Atkinson said the garden was important as it lent itself to learning.

“There’s so much learning that goes on,” she said.

“You can deliver the whole

Lauriston School pupils Makayla Hulme, Summer Breeze, Isla Miers, Zanthe-Lee Butterick, Xyla Teriaki, Laura Doig, and Libby Alford show off the money they received to spruce up their garden.

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Rural Women New Zealand national president Wendy

McGowan said this was the fourth year the grants were given out.

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Ashburton still thriving From P1 In remedying its poor consultation record, Mr McKay said the council had a “lot of making up” to do.

“We’ve come from the position of having a building (the art and heritage centre) that hasn’t met full expectations and time frames and that, along with decisions on the notice of notification for the second bridge have left a bit of angst in the communities.”

Since those decisions were made the council had increased its communications staff and the extra resources were making a significant difference to consultation and communication, he said.

On the positive side, the district outstripped national performance in town planning, with 64 per cent satisfaction, sports fields and playgrounds, 94 per cent, dog control 80 per cent and council staff, 61 per cent.

While the state of the community report showed a mix of achievement and under achievement, mayor Angus McKay said the council would continue working to improve in the areas where it effectively received a “could do better” mark.

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■ DISTRICT’S BIG DRY

Rain only washed the dust off

BY MICHELLE NELSON MICHELLE.N@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

Michael Salvesen

This week’s mercurial weather has resulted in frequent changes of clothing for many Mid Cantabrians.

Sunday’s sweltering temperatures were replaced by a chilly, wet Monday, which left a skiff of snow on Mt Hutt.

By yesterday afternoon temperatures were back up to 20 degrees, and while the 9.4 millimetres of rain recorded at the Ashburton airport washed the dust away, farmers say a lot

more rain will be needed to end the current dry spell.

Foothills farmer and Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury meat and fibre spokesperson Michael Salvesen thought about 20mm of rain had fallen in the hills.

He said rain in December had helped buffer the impact of the dry summer in his neck of the woods, but further down country it was a different story.

“We always get more rain up here, the further out on to the plains you go the drier it

becomes,” he said. Federated Farmers’ South Island arable spokesperson and Mid Canterbury farmer David Clark said Monday’s rain had done little more than provide a break in the midst of the harvest season.

“All it did was give us a chance to service some gear and get some sleep,” he said.

“It might perk up the green feed crops if we get some more soon.”

However that is not looking likely, with fine weather forecast

today and tomorrow.

A southerly change on Friday could bring a sprinkling of rain, but not enough to soak the parched soils.

While Mid Canterbury is experiencing a summer of old, both Mr Salvesen and Mr Clark agreed the situation is much worse in South Canterbury.

“Irrigation has provided a bit of a buffer,” Mr Clark said.

“But on the dry land the (harvest) yields have varied from disappointing to screaming disasters.”

■ SCHOOL ROAD SAFETY

Ashburton’s top cop full of praise for local drivers

BY DAISY HUDSON

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With Mid Canterbury schools back in full swing, Ashburton’s top cop is pleased with how motorists are driving in school areas.

Last month police urged people to take care when driving around schools as part of their nationwide back to school operation.

Police said they would be strictly enforcing speed limits around school zones and targeting behaviour that put students at risk.

Ashburton motorists have clearly taken the message on board, as Ashburton police Senior Sergeant Scott Banfield said no infringement notices had been issued for unsafe driving in school areas.

Mr Banfield said police had been present in school areas in the mornings and afternoons to make sure motorists slowed down and parked properly.

School principals have also been singing the praises of

local motorists. Hampstead School principal Peter Melrose said driving behaviour had been good since school resumed last week.

“The behaviour of motorists has been careful of students walking to and from school,” he said.

“In general it’s been very positive.”

The district’s recent spell of fine weather had also helped with visibility for motorists, Mr Melrose said.

Ashburton Borough School principal Sam Winterbourn also said motorists had been well behaved around the school.

However, the school was looking to start road crossing patrols in the morning to increase safety around congested traffic, Mr Winterbourn said.

Road Policing acting national manager Inspector Pete McKennie said a permanent 4km/h reduced speed threshold remained in place around all school zones, and police would be strictly enforcing the limit within 250m of the school boundaries.

Jamie Larter, 10, waits for Allenton School pupils to use the Harrison Street crossing yesterday.

Principals around the district say they are pleased with how safe the roads outside their schools have been this early in the new school year.

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New business tutor brings global perspective Natasha Hoskins comes to Aoraki Polytechnic as our new tutor for Certificate in Professional Office Management, Ashburton. Natasha will be based in Ashburton four days a week and Timaru one day a week teaching Business Communication semester one for the NZ Diploma of Business.

After spending years abroad, New Zealand is now her home and Aoraki is proud to welcome her. She has a diverse wealth of experience, knowledge and qualifications from Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Science; Masters of Science Communication to the Coach of the Tournament for England Touch Regional Trials in 2013.

Natasha said “Some of the highlights of my career so far have been working with Indigenous students in Far North Queensland, making liquid nitrogen icecream in Oxford, attending the largest consumer electronics tradeshow in the world in Las Vegas, presenting in Beijing to senior staff at Microsoft (formerly Nokia) about the marketing of waterproof nanotechnology for smartphones.”

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In brief Garden results Results supplied to the Guardian for the Ashburton Horticultural Society competition contained errors in some addresses. The correct addresses are: Mr and Mrs J. Allison at 70 Leeston Street, Mr and Mrs Tarbotton at 3 Filey Place, Mrs N. Griffiths at 26 Oak Grove, and Mr and Mrs J. Jaine at 14 Ferrier Place.

Streams recharged Water is now flowing in some of the district’s streams. Rain in the high country has recharged Bowyers and Taylors streams, for the first time in months water was flowing under the Tramway Road Bridge.

Locals in opening Five Mid Canterbury highland dancers will take part in the opening ceremony of the ICC 2015 Cricket World Cup at North Hagley Park, in Christchurch tomorrow night Amelia and Isabella Grieve, Chloe and Tamati Graham, and Gabby Rodgers are all members of the Julie Hawke School of Dance. They will perform in a choreographed routine and mass fling as part of the Canterbury Junior Highland Dancers. The opening ceremony is a free public event and is expected to reach a television audience of about two billion people. Among those listed to perform are Hayley Westenra, Shapeshifter, Sol3 Mio and Ginny Blackmore. The ceremony starts on Thursday at 6.30pm and is expected to end with an impressive fireworks display at 10.30pm.

Pinned after crash A man was pinned by his legs following a truck crash in Te Awamutu yesterday. The man was driving a small service truck when it collided with a six-wheeler rubbish truck pulling out of a drive way. The crash happened about 2.20pm. Hamilton Police Sergeant Dave Reid said the man in the smaller truck was trapped by his legs and the Te Awamutu Fire Service had to free him. The Te Awamutu man was taken to Waikato Hospital with moderate injuries to his legs. The other driver, also from the town, was not injured.

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■ HAKATERE CONSERVATION PARK

Fence damage ‘vandalism’

By SuSan SandyS

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Cutting through a fence to gain vehicle access at Lake Clearwater is “outright vandalism”, says Staveley ecotourism operator Warren Jowett.

On a weekend stroll along a walkway in the Hakatere Conservation Park on Saturday, Mr Jowett and his family discovered a fence installed to protect the sensitive environment area had had its wires cut.

He said the fence, erected by the Department of Conservation within the past two years, had resolved the issue of fourwheel-drivers and trail bikers being able to use the area without damaging wetland areas.

However, while walking Mr Jowett was shocked to reach the fence’s stile near the western end of the lake to find that several wires had been cut.

He had seen five trail bikers in the area that day, three of which he later noticed riding their bikes in the protected area, so they must have accessed it through the damaged fence. He did not know whether they had cut the wires or someone else had done it earlier.

“The reason for the fence is obvious, to protect the special wetland habitat at the western end of the lake,” Mr Jowett said.

He said the damage was not

Marita and Tim Jowett inspect the damaged fenceline erected to keep motorcycles and fourwheel-drives out of a sensitive environment area.

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only a cost to DOC, which would have paid thousands of dollars to install the fence, but also an insult to the huge community effort many groups put into the Ashburton Lakes area.

Lake Clearwater hut owners, Aoraki polytechnic students, members of a community pest trapping group and others had put a lot of work into developing the area’s conservation values.

The fence and other DOC ac-

cessway initiatives had been the result of a consultation process going back about five years.

“But there are people who still believe it’s their right to go where they should need to be going.”

“It’s outright vandalism.” He said he had reported the damage to the department yesterday.

DOC conservation services manager Dave Winterburn said staff would repair the

fence today. He applauded Mr Jowett’s reporting of the incident, adding timely reporting of any irresponsible behaviour, especially if accompanied by photos, video or registration numbers, was valuable.

“Although vehicles are allowed in some areas of the Hakatere conservation area, users still need to act responsibly around its valuable wetlands,” Mr Winterburn said.

Dead fisherman found still clinging to lifejacket A fisherman found clinging to a lifejacket on the edge of the Whangarei Harbour is believed to have drowned after a boating mishap.

The man was found about 10am yesterday at the end of Scott Rd near Tamaterau on the northern edge of Whanga-

rei Harbour. The deceased, a local man believed to be in his early 60s, was often seen fishing along the foreshore at Tamaterau and Waikaraka.

Northland police spokeswoman Sarah Kennett said a member of the public saw a lifejacket in the water and took

a closer look. “He went to hook up the lifejacket and found the man holding on to it,” she said.

The deceased man had been seen fishing on Waikaraka Beach Rd — about 6km from where the body was discovered — about 6pm on Monday.

Police recovered gear includ-

ing oars and a tackle box along that shoreline yesterday.

His car, and a small boat trailer were still at the entrance to Waikaraka Beach Rd. A plane and a vessel from the Whangarei Coastguard were searching the area for the missing boat.

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■ TIDDLYWINKS PRESCHOOL

Hard at work ahead of Relay for Life

BY CAITLIN PORTER

CAITLIN.P@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

Tiddlywinks Preschool will soon be donning minion costumes and making their way round the Ashburton Showgrounds, all in the name of fundraising.

The preschool is entering a team of 10 in the Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, but expect numbers to grow as the event gets closer.

Tiddlywinks teacher Amy Wederell said this year the team’s theme was Despicable Cancer, a play on the movie title, Despicable Me. Team members will don the famous yellow minion costumes when they participate in the overnight event.

The preschool’s team have a number of fundraising initiatives in place including a garage sale on Saturday, February 14, a movie night and raffles, Ms Wederell said.

Earlier this week, children at the preschool were painting canvases to sell as a way of raising money for the Cancer

Pool hours reduced Declining patronage means the Tinwald Community Pool will now only be open at weekends.

The change to a noon to 7pm opening, weekends only will also solve the problem of a shortage of lifeguards needed to man both the Ashburton and Tinwald pools.

Closing during the week was not the preferred option, but it was the only option both economically and in terms of pool safety, sports facility manager Steve Prescott said. The council is currently recruiting more lifeguards and is interested in talking to anyone keen to undertake training. The only criteria is being able to swim 200 metres in under six minutes and being willing to gain a First Aid Certificate, Mr Prescott said.

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Iona Rogers, 4, got messy all in the name of art, when she painted a canvas to sell to raise money for the Tiddlywinks Preschool Relay for Life team.

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Society.

The team had no set fundraising target, they just wanted

to raise as much as they could, Ms Wederell said.

“We’re really excited and it’s

such a good cause, because cancer has affected everyone in different ways.”

■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COURT

Accused pleads to be returned to custody A homeless Ashburton youth asked to be returned to custody, during an appearance in the Ashburton District Court this week.

Carlin Kofoed, aged 18, removed a bankcard from a family member’s wallet and used it to withdraw cash on two occasions. On another occasion he took a motor vehicle, belonging to the same family member, without permission.

Kofoed was subsequently charged with theft of the wallet and bankcard, obtaining by deception and unlawfully taking the motor vehicle.

He was arrested on a warrant in January after failing to make a scheduled court appearance, and was held in custody pending Monday’s appearance before Judge Joanna Maze.

Defence lawyer Michelle Barrell asked for a sentence of imprisonment on Kofoed’s request.

She told Judge Maze Kofoed wished to remain in prison to obtain the Steps to Freedom allowance, paid to freshly released prisoners, as he had no money and nowhere to live.

He had lost his job and was not eligible to collect a benefit for three months, and had threatened to commit another crime if he was released on bail in order to be returned to prison.

Ms Barrell said her client had the offer of accommodation in two weeks, but at this point was homeless.

Judge Maze said Kofoed was a first offender, and the offending did not warrant a sentence of imprisonment.

However, the choice was either to return him to prison until sentencing, or to cast him out onto the street. She opted to remand him in custody for sentencing on February 23.

A young family are devastated after a major house fire wrecked their suburban home yesterday.

Wellington firefighters described a difficult challenge battling the blaze but said it was fortunate nobody was hurt in the Normandale Rd fire in Lower Hutt.

Two hours after the blaze broke out, the roof of the house was still smouldering, the property off-limits and the smell of burned wood thick in the air. Neighbour Jess Judd said she felt terrible for the young family. “I think they’re going to try to gather everything they can gather,” she said. “It was a young family – a family with two small kids.”

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Councillor’s guilty plea Whanganui District councillor Jack Bullock was in court yesterday for driving while suspended. The 24-year-old pleaded guilty to the charge in Whanganui District Court. It was discovered he was driving while suspended when police spoke to him at a routine stop on Moana Street on January 21. He was fined $400 and court costs of $130. He was disqualified further from driving for six months, starting March 19.

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Tourists bail on fines Hundreds of overseas tourists caught freedom camping illegally in the Queenstown Lakes District Council are leaving the country without paying the $200 fine. In the year to the end of January, a third of the 2642 tourists issued with infringement notices chose the no-payment option – losing the council revenue of about $176,000.

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Piracy arrest The first of the seven men accused of running the defunct Megaupload as a global only piracy enterprise has been arrested in the United States, prompting speculation he has cut a deal and will testify against Kim Dotcom.

Court documents show Andrus Nomm, 36, was arrested in the United States at a time Dotcom’s lawyer believed he was in the Netherlands. Mr Nomm had been awaiting an extradition hearing in the Netherlands and the timing of his arrival in the US was “unexpected”, said Dotcom’s lawyer Ira Rothken. He said Mr Nomm “either agreed to come to the US or is involved in some sort of deal”.

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■ ALLENTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Medical centre consent granted

BY CAITLIN PORTER

CAITLIN.P@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

A new medical centre on Allens Road will be up and running by the end of next year.

Resource consent has been granted for the proposed two storey Allenton Medical Centre, with pharmacy, radiology services, physiotherapy and a 40 vehicle car park, at the southern end of Allens Road.

The centre is being developed by South Link Health Services in conjunction with the existing Allenton Medical Centre.

South Link Health Services general manager Matthew Gilchrist said with resource consent granted the next step was to work with GPs to make sure the internal design was still accurate.

“Once we have done that it is a matter of engaging with staff [and] working through the process to make sure the facilities are as impressive as we want it to be.”

The site was formerly occupied by Medifab, which operated a manufacturing, refurbishment, import and distribution business specialising in medical equipment.

Medifab moved to new premises in Rolleston last year but is

currently leasing its old premises off South Link Health Services.

Mr Gilchrist said the lease was for 18 months and could not be cancelled for the first six months, but he was confident the property would be vacated after the six month period was up.

The build process was likely to take 12 months, and the targeted move in date was before the end of next year, Mr Gilchrist said.

“If everything goes according to plan we will hopefully start building either later this year or very early next year.”

Plans obtained by the Guardian last year indicated Allenton Medical Centre, with its current doctors, would move to the new premises and at least one sole practitioner would merge with the clinic.

There would also be weekend emergency clinics.

An upstairs area would include a sleeping space for short term locums, specialists and student doctors.

Staff numbers for the medical centre included eight fulltime doctors, 4.7 nurses, 9.8 support staff, a locum, a physiotherapist, a radiologist and a pharmacist.

Young visitors to the Methven Community Day give some thought on the town’s proposed skatepark and other strategic plan projects.

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■ METHVEN COMMUNITY DAY

Residents have say on their future A Methven Community Day on Sunday was a success, says Methven Community Board chairwoman Liz McMillan.

Over 50 people visited various displays in front of the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall and Heritage Centre.

Ms McMillan said she expected many more would have popped along if it had not have been so hot, with temperatures soaring to around 30 degrees.

The main purpose of the day was to engage the community on the town’s strategic plan,

however Safer Ashburton’s Neighbourhood Support and Methven House’s planned development, a bouncy castle and a sausage sizzle also featured.

The turnout had been much better than what would have been expected if it had of been in the traditional format of a community meeting.

Generally only a handful of Methven residents turned up to such events.

Ms McMillan said it had been good to get feedback from youngsters on the town

skatepark project, and the majority of people had supported the new concept of installing portable ramps.

There had been new residents sign up for Neighbourhood Support network, and people paid a gold coin donation to go through the centre’s New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter.

The day was held in conjunction with the unveiling of the Rajah the Wonder Dog statue, which attracted over 100 people.

Troops gear up for Iraq deployment New Zealand troops have been given the go-ahead to begin training for a likely deployment to Iraq.

Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee said the training would take place at Linton and Waiouru.

The work of the 10 military planners assessing a role of New Zealand to fight ISIS in Iraq was not completed, he had agreed to a request by the Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General Tim Keating, to begin specific training for what

Mr Brownlee called a “Building Partners Capacity” role in Iraq.

“This does not pre-empt any cabinet decisions,” Mr Brownlee said “but is prudent given defence officials are close to providing final advice on a possible mission.”

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Gender ‘no consideration’ An Ashburton woman was told no consideration would be made for her gender, during an appearance in the Ashburton District Court for sentencing on assault charges.

Ashley Bruce Spooner, 26, had previously admitted three charges of assault, which Judge Joanna Maze found to have had domestic connotations, as the victim of two of the assaults was her former partner.

In a separate incident, Spooner had attacked a neighbour who witnessed one of the as-

saults. Judge Maze pointed to Spooner’s propensity to react violently, which has resulted in a number of previous convictions.

Most recently, Spooner was handed down a 40-hour community work sentence on an assault charge in October, and the fresh charges were laid in December.

Defence lawyer Ros Burnside asked for a term of home detention, however Judge Maze was not easily persuaded.

“I cannot make any consid-

eration for gender – if this was a man standing there would you be asking for consideration for home detention?” Judge Maze asked her.

Spooner had received supervision sentences, including anger management, on a number of previous occasions, which Judge Maze noted had not prevented further offending.

Ms Burnside said the bulk of Spooner’s offending had occurred when children were being collected or dropped off for access visits, but the recent

involvement of a family lawyer meant there would no longer be any contact between the two parties.

She said her client had recently been diagnosed as suffering post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of historic violence inflicted on her.

“If she wants me to take into account psychological issues or previous suffering I will have to adjourn sentencing today,” Judge Maze said.

Spooner will return to court for sentencing in March.

In brief ‘Parasite’ pleads guilty A man accused of running an advertising scam and labelled a “parasite” has pleaded guilty on multiple fraud charges. Anthony John Hendon, 54, pleaded guilty in the High Court at Wellington yesterday to two dozen charges of reproducing documents with intent to cause loss. Hendon was among a group arrested two years ago for selling ads in magazines that allegedly did not exist or were only produced in tiny numbers.

The Serious Fraud Office said yesterday’s 24 guilty pleas were a major breakthrough in the long-running case. Prosecutor Grant Burston said the defendants were “parasites on the legitimate commercial advertising industry”.

Mr Hendon was remanded on bail and will be sentenced on April 1.

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Crash claims two A second person has died following a car crash at Matakana last week. Janine Baer, 19, died in Auckland Hospital on Thursday night - a day after the crash.

Her mother, 48-year-old Romy Reinhardt-Baer died at the scene of the crash on Leigh Rd. Ms Baer was driving the car. She had been living and working in New Zealand since last July. Her parents had come to visit her here and her father remains in Auckland Hospital. The crash is still under investigation by the Waitemata Serious Crash Unit and is expected to take at least several weeks.

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■ NATIONAL HEART WEEK

Giving Ashburton residents a taste of tai chi A relaxing tai chi demonstration took place amongst the lunchtime rush of downtown Ashburton yesterday. It was part of an exhibition for national heart week and was led by Helen Patterson (right) on the Chessboard on East Street. Participant Patricia Corbett (left) said it was great, and there were a number of onlookers taking in the demonstration. Heart week runs until Saturday.

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Kiwi couple have species named after them

By ReBecca Fox When Professor Hamish Spencer calls his wife an old fossil it is not the insult people might think.

In fact his wife, Associate Professor Abby Smith, could throw the line right back at him as the couple both have species named after them.

French and Russian scientists recently named a deepwater snail found off the coast of New Zealand Hortia spenceri in honour of Mr Spencer’s

work recording mollusc species.

While British scientist Paul Taylor, of the Natural History Museum in London, and a colleague decided to name a tiny bryozoa Exochella abigailae after Mrs Smith – her last name Smith was too common so they used her first name Abigail.

“I met him at a conference in London and he asked if I had a bryozoa named after me and when I said ‘no’, he said ‘I must fix that’,” she said.

The naming recognised her

contribution to knowledge of bryozoan skeletal mineralogy, geochemistry and taphonomy, a paper published in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology, said.

“It’s a real honour. I was tickled to death. I’d had a rotten day, the day I heard, and that really cheered me up,” Mrs Smith, head of Otago University’s marine science department and a geochemist, said.

Mr Spencer, an evolutionary geneticist and director of the University of Otago’s Al-

lan Wilson Centre, which uses genomic technology in tandem with biomathematical analysis to better understand New Zealand biodiversity, was also flattered.

He had no idea of the honour until a colleague suggested he read the paper published in Zootaxa and did not know the scientists.

“These are big names and it’s not the area I do most of my work. To be recognised in that way is a really nice thing.”

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New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has dropped a bombshell on Parliament’s opening day, claiming the Prime Minister dyes his hair. During the debate on Prime Minister John Key’s statement yesterday, Mr Peters focused his criticism on the National-led Government. “We don’t dye our hair on this side and we’re not losing it,” he said.

Asked what he meant outside the House, Mr Peters claimed that Mr Key coloured his hair. “You know he does,” he told reporters. “We all know that.” Mr Key rejected the allegation this afternoon. He said of Mr Peters: “His eyesight is failing him.” The Prime Minister’s office also confirmed that Mr Key, who is visibly greying on the sides, did not dye his hair.

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Missing tramper found A Nelson tramper reported overdue by several days from a two-week trip in the headwaters of the Whataroa River was found alive and well yesterday morning by police search and rescue.

Bret Islav Karel Herman, 67, was reported missing on Monday after his car was found parked in the Whataroa River valley with a note stating his intentions. He was found on the tops in the area about mid-morning yesterday.

Constable Bill Parker, of Franz Josef Glacier police, said a twoman rescue team helped by a local helicopter flew into the area earlier yesterday morning. Mr Herman was flown back to his car and by late yesterday morning was making his way to Franz Josef Glacier.

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■ CERA RESIGNATION

‘Mr Rebuild’ calls time after 4 years

By Kurt Bayer One of the Canterbury rebuild’s most influential figures has today stepped down to take a top job with a private housebuilder.

Warwick Isaacs, former chief executive of Timaru District Council, came to Christchurch in the aftermath of the February 22, 2011 earthquake to help with the Civil Defence response.

He then joined the newlyestablished Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) to oversee the emergency demolition of hundreds of quake-damaged buildings.

From then, he became “Mr Rebuild” and for the past two years has overseen a $4 billion work programme.

Yesterday, Cera announced that Mr Isaacs will leave at the

Warwick Isaacs – leaving Cera at the end of March.

end of March to become chief executive at Stonewood Homes.

He said it was a big personal decision to leave his current role

having been involved since the first days after the quakes.

“The time is right for me to take up another new challenge

but still retain my strong links with the community,” he said.

Cera acting chief executive John Ombler said the departure of Mr Isaacs was a huge loss for the organisation, given his longstanding role within the leadership team.

“There are few people who have been so intrinsically involved in the rebuild of this city,” Mr Ombler said.

“Warwick was here from February 23, 2011 in a Civil Defence capacity, and essentially never returned to his normal Timaru life.

“He joined Cera as a deputy chief executive, and then took on the mammoth task of leading the Christchurch Central Development Unit.

“He went from being Mr Emergency to Mr Demolition

to Mr Rebuild, and for the past two years has been overseeing a $4 billion work programme - that’s a huge commitment to this city over the past four years.”

Mr Ombler said Mr Isaacs’ strong leadership had guided the city’s physical rebuild through the uncertainty that followed the unprecedented natural disaster Christchurch experienced.

Former Christchurch International Airport boss Jim Boult has also been appointed as chairman of Stonewood’s board.

Stonewood founder Brent Mettrick said both men will “add huge value” to the company, which is one of the major housebuilders in the recovering region.

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■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COURT

Lots of goodies in annual auction

Sentenced on raft of charges but name suppressed

By Caitlin Porter

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An assortment of household items will be for sale at the Lions Club of Ashburton Pakeke’s annual auction on Friday.

Exercise machines, barbecues, pianos, organs, power tools, household furniture and even a box of pens will be some of the items up for sale next Friday at the Ashburton Racecourse.

“There’s stuff for miles,” Lions Club president George Cartney said.

People with goods to donate can contact a club member.

Otherwise, people are welcome to drop their goods off to the racecourse on Thursday or Friday morning.

The club will take anything in a good saleable condition off people’s hands.

All profits from the annual auction go to cancer support and local charities and last year around $6000 was raised.

This year there is no set target and Mr Cartney said the club will be happy with whatever is raised.

Viewing for Friday’s auction will be held leading up to its 5.30pm start.

There will a cake and produce stall as well as a sausage sizzle on the evening.

Right - Lions Club of Ashburton Pakeke members Colin Divers and George Cartney have collected a number of items for the club’s annual auction.

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A 29-year-old Ashburton man will spend two months in prison, following sentencing on a raft of theft and trespassing charges this week.

The convicted man, who was granted name suppression, appeared before Judge Joanna Maze, in the Ashburton District Court, on five theft-related charges, and a representative trespass charge. The trespass matters related to incidents at local retail outlets, while the offender was already subject to trespass orders.

The man also stole a knife and jumper leads from a vehicle, after smashing a window to gain entry. He robbed a street busker, and the three miscellaneous theft charges related to stealing glue and a bottle of drink.

Judge Maze said the man’s offending stemmed from health problems and substance abuse.

Defence lawyer Michelle Barrell said her client “desperately” wanted to get help for his drug problem.

Judge Maze said the man, who had a number of previous convictions, would benefit from the time when he would not be using any intoxicants.

Upon release, steps would be put in place to help him with his “entrenched” substance abuse, she said.

Judge Maze said the man needed “all the help he can get”, and she hoped he would use his time in prison to think things through without using any substances.

On the charge of theft from a motor vehicle, he was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment and ordered to pay $1029 in reparations.

He was further sentenced to one month imprisonment, to be served concurrently, on the three wilful trespass charges.

On the charge of theft of cash from the busker, he was convicted and discharged, and he was convicted and ordered to pay reparations on the other three theft charges.

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attle-wary farmers and the people their export dollars employ will expect the outfits they supply and the government that helps them to up their game when it comes to sending goods to China.

The rapidly expanding Chinese market is devouring New Zealand products at an ever-increasing rate, but global competition means exporters will still rue even the smallest missed opportunities.

The fallout from Fonterra’s 2013 contaminated milk powder scare cast a pall over New Zealand products long enough for exporters to be doubly wary of further reputation-affecting blunders.

Farmers were disappointed that human error recently cost Fonterra a licence to export cheese to the United States, given how keen they are to maximise all opportunities in difficult times.

So many would have shaken their heads when it was yesterday revealed a Chinese consumer website put New Zealand at the top of a list of countries that had their milk products rejected at the border.

The Shipin Anquan Kuaisu Jiance site published Chinese customs data that says nearly 14 per cent of the dairy products rejected between October 2013 and November 2014 were from New Zealand.

It does not say why the batches were rejected but says most international produce is knocked back for the illegal use of chemicals, expired due-bydates or for excessive e-coli bacteria counts.

This detail – on a consumer website, no less – will make hard-working producers wince for its broad-brush tarnishing of Kiwi products, no matter why they were rejected.

Officials here say most of the New Zealand products might have been rejected because of documentation errors or other technicalities, rather than for food safety.

But these assurances will fall flat for a sector that produces more than half the dairy products bought by China each year. The sector has a position to protect and paperwork errors could cost millions of dollars and further opportunities to grow sales.

YOUR VIEW Mill Creek Can anyone shed any light as to why the fish in Mill Creek were left to die over the long weekend.

The creek which I understand is flow controlled appears to have been drained dry leaving trout and such like to die.

Reconstruction of the alignment of the creek is happening upstream in the new Turton Green area but previously the water hasn’t been dried up like this. Surely if this is the case a small flow could still run through allowing the fish to live.

I noted recently on TV One News that Evironment Canterbury collected fish from various rivers as flows were low because of the drought. Surely if the water was turned off for the reason of the realignment, the fish could have been net caught and either put into the pond in the Domain or Lake Hood.

We have a property that bor-

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ders Mill Creek and have lived here for over 20 years and never before has the water been turned off and dried up like this.

Yes the flows have dropped considerably in that time and a lot of realignment has occurred, but this is the first time we have found dead fish.

I’m sure a lot of people will be as concerned as we are and would like some answers Gary and Dawn Whiting Ashburton District Council service delivery group manager Neil McCann responds: We are disappointed to hear some fish have died in the Mill Creek stream, because we take extreme care in catching fish in the work area and releasing them downstream of the works.

All stream water is diverted around the work site, to keep the stream flowing, and this work is monitored by an officer from Environment Canterbury.

Mr McCann also supplied a

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photograph showing fish in part of the creek in which recent work has been completed.

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You shouldn’t leave the light on I hope you did take off your socks Hope you had a condom on you and remembered to take it from the box

You shouldn’t leave the light on You silly love-struck pair you shouldn’t leave the light on with your bums up in the air.

You shouldn’t leave the light on Coz it’s better in the dark and Remember this advice next time you are planning a sexual lark You shouldn’t leave the light on for all the world to see Please heed this little gem of advice, Grow up and behave is my plea.

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This poem refers to a recent incident in Christchurch, where an office tryst watched by bar patrons became international news.

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ometimes you have to make the best of the situation you are presented with. It might not have been what you were hoping for, but it also might end up being better in ways you were not expecting.

Sometimes you just have to say yes and open the doors to possibility.

It was with this in mind that I approached the Ashburton Art Gallery Board which, due to climate control issues on the upper floor of the Art Gallery and Heritage Centre, was unable to display exhibition pieces in time for the building’s official opening this weekend.

As an interim measure for the opening, I offered them all the artwork from council’s collection to hang and suggested they also consider displaying art from local artists.

It was with great disappointment the offer was turned down last week.

I know having council or local art displayed was not what the art gallery envisaged for the building’s opening, but I do think there would have been something quite special about having local art on the walls.

The modern display spaces in the gallery would have showcased the pieces beautifully.

The collection housed at the council is owned by the people of the Ashburton District, many of the works have been purchased in support of local artists.

The collection includes more than 200 pottery pieces and paintings.

The council has some stunning pieces adorning its walls and although some are starting to show signs of sun fade, this is just part of what can happen when art is displayed on walls.

It’s the same as when you buy art for your home.

As well as considering the council’s collection, I also proposed in a letter to the art gallery board for it to consider utilising the art created by the talented and gifted people from within the district. This would have demonstrated support-

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ing different local artists and giving them the opportunity to work alongside gallery staff to create an eye-catching exhibition.

With all that potential it is a shame that when the building is officially opened on Saturday, the new, impressive art gallery will have blank white walls. I can understand not wanting to move art into it that requires a climate controlled environment but the art I proposed does not need stabilised temperatures or humidity.

Yes, there may have been a bit of work to do to have art on the walls in a short time-frame, but I believe the rewards would have been well worth the effort.

Ultimately it was their decision not to accept the offer and

the board have stated their reasons why.

Deciding to go ahead with the official opening ceremony despite climate control issues in the upper floor of the building is a case of making the best of the situation.

The two other organisations – the Ashburton Museum and the Ashburton District Family History Group – housed in the building are ready for business and will be open to the public during normal operating hours the day after the official ceremony.

The Art Gallery and Heritage Centre has always been about the community, providing you with an asset that is the culture hub of our district.

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This brings together a core of cultural and heritage collections, displays, information and expertise into a single purposebuilt space.

The Art Gallery and Heritage Centre offers so much and I’m looking forward to seeing our new cultural hub frequented by many local, national and international visitors.

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Executions ‘will proceed’

By GaBrielle Dunlevy Indonesian officials are making secret preparations for the executions of Australians Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, even as the Australian federal government urges them daily to reconsider.

Lawyers for the men had hoped a challenge of their clemency denial would at least put a pause on the executions.

But Indonesia’s AttorneyGeneral HM Prasetyo yesterday confirmed plans to execute the men are going ahead.

“It will proceed,” he told reporters.

“We haven’t determined the time yet.”

Denpasar District Chief Prosecutor Imanuel Zebua says officials in Bali, where the two are jailed, are pressing ahead with plans.

They had requested instructions from the attorney-general on the transfer of the pair from Kerobokan to Nusakambangan, a prison island off central Java, where five drug offenders were executed last month.

Mr Imanuel said the move would be secret, kept even from their families.

“It could be on the day before the execution and we don’t have to tell the family first,” he told reporters.

“We also don’t want to tell you (media) either.

“You could be waiting for us at the airport.”

Chan, 31, and Sukumaran, 33, would be allowed to make a last request, the prosecutor said,

Homage to plane victims Flags across Taiwan have flown at half mast to pay homage to the 40 people killed in a TransAsia plane crash, as divers battled cold weather to find the last three people missing. “In order to mourn TransAsia Airways GE-235, all government units and schools will fly flags at half mast on Tuesday,” the government said. The last time Taiwan lowered its flags was following another TransAsia plane crash last July that killed 48 of the 58 people on board.

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Anwar sentence upheld Malaysia’s highest court has upheld a sodomy conviction and five-year jail term for Anwar Ibrahim, throwing the opposition leader’s political future into peril with a decision that he angrily denounced as a conspiracy. Chief Justice Arifin Zakaria yesterday dismissed Anwar’s challenge against last year’s conviction for sodomising a young male former aide, saying the court found “overwhelming evidence” of the crime. Sodomy is punishable by up to 20 years in prison in Muslimmajority Malaysia.

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elen Chan, (left) and Michael Chan, (right), the mother and brother of condemned Australian, Andrew Chan, leave a prison after visiting Andrew Chan in Bali yesterday.

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and that could be done at Bali’s Kerobokan jail rather than on Nusakambangan.

President Joko Widodo denied the men clemency despite their rehabilitation, which is supported by a flurry of testimonies in recent days from present and former inmates.

Lawyers for the Sydney men will challenge the presidential decree that denied them clemency without looking at their circumstances in an administrative court.

They had hoped the execu-

tions would be put on hold, pending the court action.

The Bali Nine ringleaders’ families travelled to Jakarta on Monday, where Sukumaran’s mother Raji made a heartfelt plea.

She said her son and Chan were unlike other prisoners, having dedicated themselves to rehabilitating other inmates with classes in art, cooking and computers.

The families returned to their twice-daily jail visits yesterday.

Chan’s father Ken, who re-

cently underwent surgery after a fall, saw his son for first time in three years.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says the government, including Prime Minister Tony Abbott, is making daily representations in a bid to save Chan and Sukumaran.

“We’re making representations, privately and publicly, to stay the execution,” she told the Nine Network yesterday.

“And we we will not give up, we continue to do that on a daily basis.”

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■ AUSTRALIA

Subs damage Abbott’s coalition relaunch

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conceded defeat in Delhi state elections as early results show anti-corruption campaigner Arvind Kejriwal’s party is set for a landslide victory. Modi assured Kejriwal of the national government’s “complete support” yesterday following the right-wing premier’s first election loss since storming to power at general polls last May. - AFP

Jail for girl-band attack A man who attacked two members of Japanese girl band AKB48 with a saw during a “meet the fans” event has been sentenced to six years in jail. Unemployed Satoru Umeta used a 50-centimetre saw, onto which he had fastened box cutter blades, to injure Rina Kawaei and Anna Iriyama, now both 19 years old, in May last year.

Both singers suffered broken bones in their right hands, and cuts on their arms and heads during the incident in Iwate, northern Japan. The presiding judge yesterday said Umenta, 24, had done something “cruel and very hazardous, which could have taken people’s lives”.

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HK maid tortured

By Paul OsBOrne Tony Abbott has admitted good government might have had “a bit of a holiday” amid the Liberal leadership turmoil, but insists it’s now on track.

However, a fresh controversy has erupted over the Australian prime minister’s promise to backbenchers concerned that the contract to build Australia’s next generation of submarines might go overseas.

And more than a dozen coalition MPs spoke out about the government’s direction at a joint party room meeting yesterday, querying policies ranging from Defence pay to the Medicare co-payment.

“I was given a very strong

message in no uncertain terms yesterday,” Mr Abbott told the meeting.

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten used question time to ask the prime minister about his new direction.

“The prime minister has promised good government starts today. If good government starts today, what on earth has it been doing for the past 521 days?” he said.

Mr Abbott said good government “might have had a bit of a holiday last week”, but had started again.

The coalition is banking on a families package, featuring new childcare support arrangements, to regain public support.

However, Mr Abbott told

coalition MPs the government would impose “firm clamps” on new spending in the May budget to bring debt under control.

Health Minister Sussan Ley acknowledged at the meeting that “co-payment” had become a dirty word in the community.

But she said negotiations would continue with doctors on the revised Medicare policy.

One MP said the Defence force pay rise of 1.5 per cent had been a “mistake” that had caused electoral damage in Queensland.

The Labor opposition has focused on mixed messages from the government over how it will select the next generation of submarines. South Australian Liberal senator Sean Ed-

wards told reporters on Sunday the prime minister had assured him there would be a “full and open tender process” to replace the Collins class subs.

Senator Edwards interpreted that to mean Adelaide-based shipbuilder ASC could bid for the project, which many expect to go to Japanese contractors.

It is understood the promise stopped Senator Edwards voting with SA colleagues for a Liberal leadership spill on Monday, which was defeated 61-39.

At a hastily organised media conference at the Adelaide shipyards yesterday, Defence Minister Kevin Andrews said it would be a “competitive evaluation process”, but would not use the term tender.

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A Hong Kong woman was convicted yesterday of beating and starving her Indonesian maid in a “torture” case that sparked international outrage and spotlighted the plight of migrant domestic workers in the Middle East and Asia. The verdict, read out to a courtroom packed with journalists and activists, was met with cheers by supporters of Erwiana Sulistyaningsih, a former domestic helper who has become the face of a campaign for improved workers’ rights in the financial hub. Pictures of the injuries sustained by Sulistyaningsih, who was admitted to hospital in her home country emaciated and in a critical condition, at the hands of motherof-two Law Wan-tung fuelled anger in Indonesia and shocked Hong Kong.

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Councils financially healthy

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nue by council ranged from 12.5 per cent rise for Westland District Council to a 5.4 per cent decrease for the Chatham Islands.

The LGFA said its review confirms Local Government New Zealand’s findings that while the local government sector is currently in good financial health, a growing and aging population means there could be funding challenges in future.

LGNZ released a funding review discussion paper last week which suggested a move away from relying on property-based rates to fund the majority of council revenue and beefing up user charges.

LGFA chairman Craig Stobo said councils are very conservatively geared, which means they’re better able to contemplate major works.

“It indicates they’re prudent financial managers and the community should be grateful but then there’s the infrastructure renewal story where around $30 billion is needed for stormwater renewal alone and that’s challenging,” he said.

An issues paper providing a clearer picture on the nationwide state of water, wasterwater and stormwater assets and services, which accounts for a major chunk of infrastructure spend, was released in October.

The New Zealand Superannuation Fund says it will keep a close eye on the outcome of a regulatory investigation into Milford Asset Management. Milford manages investments on behalf of the $27.5 billion Super Fund through an active equities mandate it has held since 2009. That mandate was valued at $253 million at the end of last June. The Auckland fund manager - which has more than $3 billion under management, including KiwiSaver funds - on Monday confirmed a trader employed by the firm was being investigated by the Financial Markets Authority over “certain specific trades”. - NZH

There’s a large amount of aging pipes in the ground around the country - some up to 100 years old - and a final paper on a new water services model will be released in the next few months.

The review found a wide variance in the level of capital expenditure as a proportion of depreciation on network services but LGFA said that a single year is not a good indicator and more discussion is needed over the quality of capex.

New debt issued by LGFA was $295 million during the December 2014 quarter compared to the average quarterly issuance of $379 million and the agency now has total debt on issue of $4.54 billion, making it the largest issue of NZ dollar debt securities after central government.

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the above letter and attached employment agreement acceptable please sign one copy and return to our Johns Rd office and keep one copy for your

own records.”

Mr Hall returned a signed copy of the offer letter but not the Employment Agreement.

This was not discovered until Mr Hall started and the Employment Agreement was

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

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signed one month after employment began.

Mr Hall was dismissed within the 90 days with the employer believing they were protected by the 90 day trial period.

The employee disagreed and raised a personal grievance.

The ERA determined that although there was a signed offer referring to the Employment Agreement and it had a clear 90 day trial period, it did not meet the requirement of having a signed Employment Agreement and as such the trial was not valid.

Mr Hall was awarded a little over $39,000.

It is reported the company is planning to appeal the decision.

In the meantime if you are considering dismissing an employee relying on the 90 day trial period, tread with significant caution.

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90 Day trial periods revisited V alid 90 day trial periods are not the panacea some believe them to be with an Employment Relations Authority (ERA) decision confirming this.

This case resulted in the employee being awarded $39,000.

It is well established by previous cases that a trial period can only apply to someone who is not currently, or has not previously been an employee.

Furthermore the trial period must be written into an Employment Agreement that is signed prior to the employee starting work.

Signing the Agreement on the day the employee has started is too late.

The minute the employee begins work they are deemed to be an existing employee and therefore a trial period cannot be subsequently entered into.

The problem for Smith Crane & Construction Ltd was a slight twist on this.

Andrew Hall was employed as a Senior Piling Project Manager in Christchurch.

A letter of offer and an Employment Agreement were emailed to him with the offer letter stating; “Should you find the terms and conditions of

Super Fund watchful

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A funding review of New Zealand local councils shows debt is less than forecast and all are operating within their financial covenants.

Analysis by the Local Government Funding Agency showed that during 2014, the sector’s total gross debt increased by 6.8 per cent to $10.8 billion.

But only 30 of the country’s 78 councils increased their debt during the year while 30 decreased debt levels.

Excluding Auckland Council, which has the highest amount of debt and assets, total gross debt fell less than 1 per cent.

Total assets increased by 4.7 percent from the previous year to $117 billion while total revenue increased 4.4 per cent to $8.4 billion.

The movement in rates reve-

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Source: interest.co.nz

q Gold

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q Copper London – $US/tonne

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TT sell

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Roasted lamb rumps with fresh herb and mustard butter Lamb 4 Quality Mark lamb rumps Oil for frying Salt and freshly ground pepper for seasoning 1T finely chopped rosemary 1T finely chopped fresh sage 1T finely chopped thyme leaves 1 clove garlic, crushed Herb butter 75g butter, softened 1T finely chopped mint 1T finely chopped parsley 1T finely chopped chives 2t Dijon mustard ■ Preheat the oven to 210°C. ■ Herb butter: Mix the butter, mint, parsley, chives, mustard and lemon zest together in a bowl. Spoon on to a piece of cling film and roll up the ends to form a sausage shape. Refrigerate until needed.

■ Lamb: Heat 1T of oil in a frying pan over a high heat. Season

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the lamb rumps and sear them in the hot pan until browned all over. Remove from the pan and leave to cool slightly. Combine the herbs and the garlic in a bowl.

■ Drizzle the lamb rumps with a little more oil, then coat with the herb mixture, pressing it on well.

Place in a roasting tray and roast

for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and rest for 10 minutes.

■ To serve: Slice each rump in half and top with a slice of the herb butter. Serve with a green salad and oven-baked kumara chips.

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So many tasty ways to eat lamb

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hen it comes to food, there’s nothing more Kiwi than lamb.

While we were once a nation where sheep outnumbered people, dairying has changed our rural dynamic but that doesn’t mean lamb has lost its place as a Kiwi icon. Today we might eat very different cuts of meat to the roasts eaten by our parents and grandparents, but we’re still eating sheep meat in all its guises.

Sunday is national lamb day, marking the 133rd anniversary of the day the first shipment of sheep meat left Port Chalmers in Otago bound for London.

The 5000 sheep carcasses that arrived in London 98 days later signalled the start of a long history of meat exports in New Zealand.

Tandoori roast lamb 1 leg lamb 1t cumin seeds 1t coriander seeds 1t mustard seeds 1T lemon pepper seasoning 1T smoked paprika 1T garam masala 1t cornflour 1/2 C unsweetened Greek-style yoghurt 1/4 C lemon juice To serve Rice Mango chutney Chopped tomato Cucumber

1 bunch fresh coriander leaves 1/2 C fresh mint leaves ■ Mix together the lime zest and juice, chilli, sugar, fish sauce and soy sauce ■ Marinate the lamb in this mixture for 15 minutes.

■ Remove the lamb from the mixture and reserve marinate.

■ Heat a frying pan or wok and cook the lamb in two batches for 2-3 minutes each; remove and set aside to rest.

■ Stir-fry the vegetables for 5-6 minutes.

■ Return the lamb to the pan with the marinate toss to combine.

■ Garnish with coriander, mint leaves and peanuts. Serve with noodles or rice.

Get your grill on with lamb kebabs.

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pepper, smoked paprika and garam masala to make the tandoori spice mixture. Gently score lamb all over with a small, sharp knife.

Sprinkle the tandoori spice rub over the lamb to coat evenly.

Place lamb in a roasting dish.

Combine cornflour, yoghurt and lemon juice.

Spread this mix evenly over lamb.

Roast lamb for 35-40 minutes.

Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

Slice the lamb roast across the grain.

Serve with rice, mango chutney, tomato and cucumber, and poppadoms if desired

Greek roast lamb

3 desiree potatoes, cut into 3cm pieces 1 red pepper, seeded, cut into 3cm pieces 2 lemons, cut into wedges 2 fresh or dried bay leaves 1C chicken stock 1/4 C dry white wine ■ Preheat oven to 200°C. Heat oil in a large roasting pan over high heat.

■ Add lamb and cook, turning, for five minutes or until brown all over. Sprinkle lamb evenly with smoked paprika and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

■ Use a small sharp knife to make cuts about 2cm deep over the surface of the lamb ■ Cut 1T of the olives into small slices.

■ Place a slice of olive and rosemary in each cut in the lamb.

■ Return lamb to roasting pan.

■ Arrange onion, potato, capsicum, lemon, bay leaves and remaining olives around lamb.

■ Drizzle with chicken stock and dry white wine.

■ Roast for 25 minutes for medium-rare, or until cooked to your liking.

■ Transfer lamb to a warm serving plate and cover loosely with foil.

■ Return roasting pan to oven to cook for a further 10 minutes.

■ Meanwhile, allow lamb to rest for 10 minutes.

■ Thickly slice lamb and arrange on serving plates with onion, potato, capsicum, lemon and olives.

Lamb stir-fry with lime and coriander 500g lamb stir fry 2 limes (zest from 1, juice from 2) 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 4t brown sugar 1/2 T fish sauce 1T light soy sauce 4C stir-fry vegetables 1/2 C plain peanuts, roasted (optional)

Lamb kebabs and fennel coleslaw 450g lean lamb leg steaks, cubed 3T honey 1T wholegrain mustard 1T cider vinegar 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed For the fennel coleslaw: 1 fennel bulb, finely shredded 1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced 2T cider vinegar 1T wholegrain mustard 2T olive oil ■ Place the steaks into a bowl with the honey, wholegrain mustard, cider vinegar and garlic.

■ Meanwhile make the fennel coleslaw; in a bowl place the fennel, red onion.

■ Add the cider vinegar, mustard and oil. Mix well to combine.

■ Thread the lamb cubes on to skewers and cook on preheated grill or barbecue for approximately 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally.

■ Serve the kebabs with the fennel coleslaw and flat bread.

Midweek Munchies

■ Preheat oven to 200°C. ■ In a small, heavy pan, toast the cumin, coriander and mustard seeds until fragrant.

■ Crush seeds with a mortar and pestle.

■ Mix these spices with the lemon

Leg of lamb 1T olive oil 1t smoked paprika 1/4 C black olives 1/4 C green olives 1T rosemary sprigs 1 red onion, quartered

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ARTS DIARY

Shed of Beauty by Jac Sparks.

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February 14 – Official opening of the new Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre, invitation only.

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February 19 – Into the East, Southland duo Graeme Woller and Liv McBride perform at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, 7.30pm.

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February 22 – Scottish music duo Saltire, charity concert at the Ashburton RSA, 7pm.

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February 24 – Ashburton Society of Arts social meeting at Ruth Hall’s music farm at Winchmore, 10am.

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To February 28 – Methven Cash and Carry at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall and Heritage Centre.

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March 19 – Answers From the Other Side, medium Sue Nicholson, at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, 7pm.

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March 21 – Fresh-Up Comedy Tour comes to the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, 8pm.

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A lifelong passion for art

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Art has been a lifelong passion for Jac Sparks.

“I’m the generation we weren’t allowed to do art after Year 10 because we had to do academic stuff. I was sad about that,” the 64-year-old said.

However, she had somewhat of a reawakening as a teacher aide many years later, while taking students of Ashburton’s SLSU to art classes at Ashburton College.

“I think I was more intrigued about taking notes for myself,” Mrs Sparks said.

She enrolled in art classes with Ngaio McKee at Menorlue

in 1996, and in the early 2000s undertook a Certificate in Art at Aoraki Polytechnic.

Working as a teacher, she particularly enjoyed relief positions where she got to teach art. She has fitted her painting career around teaching over the years, as well as when she was an Ashburton District Councillor.

Mrs Sparks has more time to dedicate to her painting these days and is one of 10 Ashburton artists preparing for an exhibition at the Ashburton Art Gallery in October.

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Landscapes are her main passion and she paints in oils, acrylics and watercolours, and also likes to draw.

“Like all New Zealand-based artists you get wrapped up in the landscape. We are so surrounded by amazing land that we don’t know what to do with it. I think that’s why a lot of people do landscapes because they are almost trying to understand it.”

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“I love colour, I really do, I’m not so good at being too authentic,” she said.

Favourite landscapes include the Ashburton River, Awa Awa Rata Reserve, the Rakaia basin, and local farm scenes. One recent paint and collage work she is proud of is called Shed of Beauty, of an old farm shed on Carters Road.

Mrs Sparks and husband Peter, an Ashburton GP, are parents to three adult children.

Mrs Sparks said they have all followed the arts in some way.

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In brief

■ FOOTBALL

Three weeks off

Good draw for NZ U20s Hosts New Zealand have a favourable draw in the FIFA U-20 World Cup and will face Ukraine, USA and Mynamar in group play when the tournament starts in May. The tournament opener will pit New Zealand against Ukraine in Auckland, before 52 matches take place across seven cities over three weeks.

The tournament is expected to reach 170 million television viewers across 100 countries and Fifa are hoping for 500,000 fans to pass through the gates over the course of the tournament.

Ukraine were one of six teams to qualify through Europe while Mynamar New Zealand’s young footballers will face Ukraine, USA and Myanmar in the World Cup. emerged as the surprise package of the Asian qualifiers and the USA are making their 13th appearance in the finals of the FIFA U20 WORLD CUP GROUPS U-20 World Cup competition.

It’s the third time New Zealand has Group A - Auckland ■ CAF 3 ■ Brazil ■ Group D - Dunedin hosted a Fifa World Cup after the Men’s ■ ■ New Zealand ■ Austria ■ Korea DPR ■ Mexico U-17 event in 1999 and the Women’s ■ Ukraine ■ ■ Hungary ■ CAF 2 U-17 event in 2008.

■ USA ■ ■ Uruguay ■ Group C - Hamilton Previous tournament have helped de- ■ Mynamar ■ Serbia ■ Qatar ■ Group F - Christchurch ■ ■ Colombia ■ Germany velop some of the best players to have ■ ■ Group E - New Plym- ■ Fiji played the game, including Diego Mara- ■ Group B - Wellington ■ Portugal ■ Argentina ■ CAF 4 ■ Uzbekistan outh dona, Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho.

■ Panama ■ ■ Honduras ■ CAF Champion

■ CRICKET

Robot says: Afghanistan A robot has gone out on a limb to predict that 1000-1 outsiders Afghanistan will win the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.

University of Canterbury’s Nao robot Ikram made the bold prediction after viewing the 14 competing countries’ flags.

After narrowing the field down to India, West Indies, Scotland, New Zealand and Afghanistan, the robot decided that cricketing minnows Afghanistan would be champions.

“Of course this is very unlikely, but with cricket the outcome can always be unexpected,” said University of Canterbury HITLab PhD student, Eduardo

RESULTS ■Basketball NBA results Collated NBA results yesterday (home team in CAPS): INDIANA PACERS 93 San Antonio Spurs 95, PHILADELPHIA 76ERS 84 Golden State Warriors 89, WASHINGTON WIZARDS 96 Orlando Magic 80, MILWAUKEE BUCKS 103 Brooklyn Nets 97, MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 105 Atlanta Hawks 117, NEW ORLEANS PELICANS 96 Utah Jazz 100, DENVER NUGGETS 114 Oklahoma City Thunder 124, MIAMI HEAT 109 New York Knicks 95, DALLAS MAVERICKS 98 L.A. Clippers 115.

■Golf Ashburton Golf Club Women’s Section, February 7 and 10 LGU, Medal, Rnd 1 Longebeach Cup, Rnd 1 Sunmeade Trophy Silver: Sharon Bradford, Helen Hawksby – 71; Bronze I: Sheryl Reid – 68, Heather Robertson – 70 on c/b from Maryanne Urquhart, Kath Read; Bronze II: Sue

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Sandoval, who developed the robot’s prediction software.

Inspired by Paul the Octopus who made predictions for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Mr Sandoval decided to put Ikram - named after the Mexican-Syrian philosopher, Ikram Antaki - to the test.

The University of Canterbury has six Nao robots and in the past they have performed rugby haka and Gangnam style dances.

Some New Zealand companies are developing industrial robots, but the university says research in social robotics is a great chance for them and New Zealand to develop an export industry. - NZME

Oklahoma City Thunder centre Steven Adams is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks after undergoing surgery yesterday for a broken ring finger on his right hand. Thunder general manager Sam Presti said the 213cm New Zealand star had his fractured fourth metacarpal repaired but will not be re-evaluated until March. Adams was to have played in the Rising Stars Challenge at this week’s NBA All-Star Game festivities in New York.

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Betham back in ring?

After vowing to hang up the gloves following his comfortable victory over Carlos Spencer in the last Fight for Life event, Monty Betham is considering a return to the ring to fight former England cricketer Adam Hollioake. Betham, 36, the former Warriors and Kiwis league player with six professional fights under his belt, stopped former All Black Spencer in the third of six scheduled rounds in Hamilton in December. That was almost certainly the end of his boxing career, according to Betham at the time, but now Hollioake, who has fought three times professionally as a boxer and also has a mixed martial arts background, has piped up from Australia’s Gold Coast where he is now based. Hollioake rang Betham’s sports radio show to call him out.

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CAN’T FIND US? WE ARE STILL HERE, BEHIND THE SCAFFOLDING AT 161 BURNETT STREET Take the lift to the third floor of Somerset House

Simpson, Robynne Nicoll – 73; Bronze III: Jeannette Early – 69, Kathryn Shaw - 73 Nearest Pins: No 4 Gabites: Shirley Elliott, No 8 House of Travel Ashburton: Jenny Mitchell, No 12 Lynn Small’s Salon: Trish Cates, No14 Todds of Ashburton: Jenny Mitchell, 2nd Shot No 18: Bev Gregory Twos: Shirley Elliott, Sharon Bradford – No 4 9 hole section: Thursday February 5th, Rnd 1 Marion Marshall Dorothy Knight, Lawrence Hanrahan - 32

■Shooting Southland Championship February 6 and 7 Championship and A grade winner from Gore, Ken Chittock, first day 195.21, grand aggregate 340.41, John Miller 182.10, 327.21.

B grade, Robbie Gilchrist 187.13, 329.24, Invercargill.

C grade, John Fleming 185.10, 327.17, Coby Snowden 178.9, 322.23, Brian Hawksby 179.7, 318.16, Kathryn Lange 171.6, 316.15, Invercargill, David Taylor 180.6, 316.10, Gore, Bruce Plant 169.7, Oamaru.

F class, Les Grimsey 228.12, 405.26, Bruce, Chris Brown 212.6, 384.13, Malvern.

FTR class, Darren Swaney 219.9, 390.17, Malvern, Sharon Grimsey 215.4, 380.13, Bruce, Bob Halford 205.2, 365.4, Invercargill.

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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

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In brief Star coming home Turn Me Loose’s Sydney racing campaign has been cut short by a virus. According to reports in Australia, the leading New Zealand colt will return home without a raceday appearance after a mediocre trial at Warwick Farm on Monday. The Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas winner finished fourth in his 1200 metres heat under Hugh Bowman.

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Soldier back on track Sakhee’s Soldier will attempt to stretch his winning roll to six when he returns to Ellerslie on Saturday.

The four-year-old has been a revelation through the spring and summer with a run of form that has netted him the Gr.3 Eagle Technology Stakes and the Gr.2 Rich Hill Mile last time out on Boxing Day. “He’ll run over 1500 metres and he hasn’t had a trial, but we’re happy with him,” co-trainer Murray Baker said. “We haven’t really got anything programmed after Saturday for him at this stage.”

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Perfect Fit still fit A kick behind the barriers, which forced her late scratching at Matamata on Sunday, won’t keep the Ken and Bev Kelso-trained Perfect Fit on the sidelines for long.

“She’s OK and she worked quietly this morning,” said Ken Kelso of the filly who was an impressive debut winner at Taupo in late December.

“She ended up with a couple of stitches but luckily it’s on the fleshy part of the leg and not on the bone. With a bit of luck it shouldn’t hold us up too much and we will probably look to go to a rating 65 1200m race on Derby day at Ellerslie with her now.”

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Hayden Allen dies The thoroughbred industry has suffered another tragic blow with the passing of respected horseman Hayden Allen on Monday. He had been a highly-valued member of the Valachi Downs staff following a training partnership with the now Sydney-based John Sargent and together they enjoyed Group One success with Miss Mossman in the Wellfield NZ Oaks.

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Cup beckons Puccini A trip across the Tasman will be Puccini’s reward if the dual Group One performer races up to expectations at his next appearance. The New Zealand Derby and last-start Thorndon Mile winner will make his next appearance in the Gr.1 Haunui Farm WFA Classic on February 21.

“He’s nominated for the Australian Cup and if he happened to win or be very unlucky at Otaki then he’d go over to Melbourne for that,” said Jacob McKay, who trains the Encosta de Lago entire with his father Peter.

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Debut delayed As he looks forward to the return of dual Group One winner Fiveandahalfstar, trainer Anthony Cummings has been forced to delay the debut of the gelding’s sibling Ritzy. The filly was due to begin her career at Canterbury today but a twisted ankle put paid to those plans, leaving her stablemate Love Las Vegas to represent the stable in the 1100m race for two-year-old fillies. - AAP

Showing two clean sets of hooves to the rest of the field, two-year-old fillies MacKenzie (outside) and I Get Around show the style that earned them both race day tickets at yesterday’s Chertsey Trotting Club Trials.

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■ CHERTSEY TRIALS

Trials hat-trick for Williams Tim Williams and the Mark Purdon-Natalie Rasmussen team made it three in a row in the first three on the card at yesterday’s Chertsey Trotting Club’s trials.

Over those three races more than two dozen two-year-olds tested their mettle on the Ashburton track, with the All Stars

Stable showing it has another crop of youngsters coming on that will keep their flag flying high over the next few years.

With nine runners lining up in three races, the training partnership gave Tim Williams a trio of wins, rounding this out with a sterling performance from MacKenzie in race three.

The Rock N Roll HeavenKept For Pleasure filly made the race her own from the get go, and while Mark Jones and I Get Around were happy enought to sit in the trail for most of the distance, the pair laid down a stern challenge in the dying seconds of the contest.

A second All Stars youngster, Arden’s Choice finished in third.

MacKenzie ran the 1609m well within the qualifying time at 1.59.7, with the 800m in 56.5 and the 400m coming up in 26.8, continuing a run of impressive times set in the first two, two-year-old heats.

■ CLOSE UP

Easter goal for Lupton’s stable star Mark Lupton intends to get up close and personal with a Group One feature in the autumn.

The Matamata trainer has targeted the Manco Easter Handicap with his exciting four-year-old Close Up, but he acknowledges the gelding needs to further improve on his record to confirm the Auckland master plan.

“He’s got to win at least one more,” Lupton said.

“I’ll probably run him on Saturday at Ellerslie in the Rating 85 over 1200 metres.

“He had two and a half weeks off after his win on Boxing Day and he’s had a couple of gallops since he came back. He went terrific on Saturday and I’m pretty happy with him.

“He’s off a Rating 77 and Mark

Du Plessis will ride him with no weight on. Longer-term the Easter is the target.”

Close Up joined Lupton’s stable following a bout of ill health suffered by his co-breeder and partowner Shelley Hale, who prepared the son of Shinko King to break his maiden at Matamata last season.

He has since won three of his four starts from his new quarters with his only defeat at Ellerslie when fifth behind the subsequent Gr.2 Cal Isuzu Stakes winner Sports Illustrated.

“He’s got some ability this horse and I don’t really know yet how good he is,” Lupton said.

“He’s not a big horse, but he’s very solid. He weighs over 500 kilos and you wouldn’t think that to look at him.”

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Mark Du Plessis in winning form aboard Close Up. PHOTO TRISH DUNELL

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Tricia’o targets St Leger Peter Rudkin is plotting a path toward a North Island stakes target with his well-bred mare Tricia’o.

The Riccarton trainer has his eye on a Listed prize at Trentham on March 14 for the fouryear-old, who will take another step toward that goal when she runs in the Speights Rating 85 at Ashburton today.

“She’s definitely a stayer and at this stage she’s heading for

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another second at Gore and she’s quite exciting. The bloodlines are there.”

By O’Reilly, Tricia’o is a Cambridge Stud product and is a half-sister to the Group Two winner La Sizeranne.

“I know Marcus Corban and rang him last year about a horse and he arranged for Karaka Jack to come down here and out of that came this mare as well,” Rudkin said. “She races in Cam-

bridge Stud’s colours and that suits me – it’s good advertising.”

Tricia’o will be opposed by just four rivals on Thursday, including the aforementioned Karaka Jack.

“He wasn’t in the race, but when they only got four nominations I put him in,” Rudkin said. “He over-raced the other day and grabbed the bit. He pulled up well and he won’t be as fresh this time.”

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In brief Wong to ride in HK Promising young rider Jack Wong has been granted a licence to ride in Hong Kong. The 21-year-old is currently apprenticed to Lance O’Sullivan at Wexford Stables and has posted 15 winners so far this season. Wong began his New Zealand career with John Sargent and then transferred to Riccarton trainer Mike McCann before signing on with O’Sullivan.

He has been licensed to ride in Hong Kong from March 8 until the end of their 2014-15 season. - NZME

Ashburton gallops Today at Ashburton Raceway

Ashburton CRC Venue: Ashburton Meeting Date: 11 Feb 2015 NZ Meeting number: 6 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7 1 1.28pm ASHBURTON RACEWAY FUNCTION CENTRE RATING 75 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1600m 1 72421 Capo td (2) 59 ............................. C Johnson 2 05451 Volcano td (5) 58 .............................D Walsh 3 4493x Messines tb (7) 56.5 .............R Cuneen (a3) 4 37040 Natkingcole th (1) 55.5 ............A McKay (a3) 5 11058 Tallyho Tui 55 ............................... Scratched 6 5x090 King’s Fortune d (8) 55............S Wynne (a1) 7 51354 Edensong d (9) 54 .........................R Bishop 8 0x005 Biddedo (6) 54 ........................ G Jogoo (a3) 9 82223 Pretty Good Excuse db (3) 54......K Williams 10 08660 Truth td (4) 54......................... M Haruki (a3) 2 2.03pm ASHBURTON RACING CLUB LIFE MEMBERS MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1600m 1 67x42 Morgold (3) 58.5.......................D Bothamley 2 9x63 Hassell Court (2) 58.5 ................. C Johnson 3 30458 Stonemason (6) 58.5 ...................K Williams 4 880x0 Justacrusin (5) 58.5 .......................R Bishop 5 08x Mr Gus h (4) 58.5 ....................S Wynne (a1) 6 60. Madethecut (7) 58 ........................T Moseley 7 330x2 Chatter (1) 56.5 ...................... B Murray (a3) 8 93 Keep The Lot (9) 56.5 ............. G Jogoo (a3) 9 55x63 Hot Pants bh (8) 56 ...............R Cuneen (a3) 3 2.38pm SPEIGHTS RATING 85 $8000, Rating 85

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the St Leger,” Rudkin said.

Tricia’o won her maiden in November over 1600 metres and was then luckless when unplaced in her middle distance debut on her home track.

“She ran during cup week with Chris Johnson on her and they couldn’t get a run,” said Rudkin, who has a leased share in the mare.

“I freshened her up and she ran second over a mile before

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Benchmark, 2100m 1 6x088 Ghostinthemachine t (3) 59..... G Jogoo (a3) 2 63029 Karaka Jack m (5) 55.5 .........R Cuneen (a3) 3 11058 Tallyho Tui tdm (4) 54 ......................D Walsh 4 51022 Tricia’o (2) 54 .............................. C Johnson 5 08x49 Moneyforjam t (1) 54 .............. B Murray (a3) 4 3.13pm HARNESS JEWELS PACKAGES AVAILABLE NOW RATING 65 $7000, Benchmark*, 1200m 1 7x122 Rejoice b (4) 61......................... S Muniandy 2 36314 Steal The Thunder (3) 59 ......R Cuneen (a3) 3 80130 Buckwild d (5) 58.5 .................. J Lowry (a3) 4 3377x Chipmunk m (9) 58.5 ................R Black (a1) 5 04926 Dhaulagiri d (8) 58.5 ...............S Wynne (a1) 6 86400 Werribee d (2) 58 ........................ C Johnson 7 04157 Milk It m (1) 57.5 ......................D Bothamley 8 01653 Miss Mack (11) 57 ........................T Moseley 9 2887x Mary Burke (7) 57 ..................C Barnes (a1) 10 32650 Zeina d (6) 56...............................K Williams 11 31589 King’s Violet d (10) 55.5 ..................D Walsh 5 3.48pm HORARATA TC @ METHVEN 22 FEBRUARY MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 03030 Owe The Ransom (9) 58.5 ...... G Jogoo (a3) David Walsh returns to his home track 2 5360x Abell Road (4) 58.5 .................S Wynne (a1) for the Ashburton meeting today.

3 Fx Sea Tiger (3) 58.5 ..................... S Muniandy 4 7x054 I Just Rocked Up (11) 58 ...............R Bishop 5 Callahan h (13) 58 .......................T Moseley 7 Opihi Ranger (5) 58 ....................L Callaway 6 5 Opihi Jade (8) 58 ......................R Black (a1) 8 43008 Cleo Layne (6) 56.5..................... C Johnson

9 x3736 Elusive Flirt (12) 56.5 ....................C Spittles 10 27 Treat Me (10) 56..................... B Murray (a3) 11 0x949 Miss Buffo (1) 56 .................... M Haruki (a3) 12 Sleepyhead 56 ............................. Scratched 13 9x Di Monet h (2) 56 ..................R Cuneen (a3) 14 0079 Ultimate Maneuver (14) 56.5 15 9087x Tana Geesh (7) 58.5 16 08x Mr Gus 58.5 ................................. Scratched Emergencies: Di Monet, Ultimate Maneuver, Tana Geesh, Mr Gus 6 4.23pm ASHBURTON RACING CLUB RATING 85 $8000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1400m 1 26668 Halo Buster td (6) 59 .............. B Murray (a3) 2 4328x Jack’s Run mh (8) 59 ............... J Lowry (a3) 3 x2208 Flash Hapi tdm (7) 58.5 ...............T Moseley 4 57434 Dillinger (1) 57.5.......................... C Johnson 5 x0329 Ishipal td (4) 56.5 ..................R Cuneen (a3) 6 19715 Gunnadoo 56 ............................... Scratched 7 53117 Brah Spring d (2) 54.....................K Williams 8 40253 Sorley Boy td (3) 54 ..................R Black (a1) 9 19089 Evidence d (5) 54 ...........................R Bishop 7 4.58pm RACING HERE AGAIN 13 MARCH RATING 65 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 x0847 Ryan John dh (6) 59 .............R Cuneen (a3) 2 73206 Why Wait (1) 59...................... B Murray (a3) 3 0x514 Vanquished (7) 58.5 ................. J Lowry (a3) 4 x5419 Night Owl d (9) 58 ..........................R Bishop

5 63155 Gallant Babe (15) 57 ...................L Callaway 6 21752 Rapt (3) 57 ..............................S Wynne (a1) 7 33518 Fille Du Roi b (8) 56.5 ..................T Moseley 8 48x1 Melanie Claire 56 ......................... Scratched 9 38844 Young Jim (4) 55.5 .................. G Jogoo (a3) 10 10033 Maria Santos b (10) 55 ............... C Johnson 11 x8342 Zhanim td (13) 55...................C Barnes (a1) 12 00964 Roc City (5) 54.5 .............................D Walsh 13 32867 Lightning Lucy td (2) 54 ............R Black (a1) 14 89x94 Maeve Davone dm (12) 54 15 443x6 Belt Up (11) 54 16 00x90 Snowdon (14) 54.5 Emergencies: Belt Up, Snowdon Blinkers on : Natkingcole (R1), Hot Pants (R2) Blinkers off : Edensong (R1), Justacrusin (R2), Ultimate Maneuver (R5), Snowdon (R7) Winkers on : Truth (R1), Di Monet, Ultimate Maneuver (R5), Evidence (R6)

SELECTIONS Race 1: Pretty Good Excuse, Volcano, Capo, Edensong Race 2: Hot Pants, Stonemason, Keep The Lot, Madethecut Race 3: Tallyho Tui, Karaka Jack, Tricia’o, Moneyforjam Race 4: Rejoice, King’s Violet, Miss Mack, Steal The Thunder Race 5: Treat Me, Callahan, Abell Road, Owe The Ransom Race 6: Flash Hapi, Brah Spring, Halo Buster, Sorley Boy Race 7: Zhanim, Maria Santos, Fille Du Roi, Rapt

Auckland gallops Today at Ellerslie Raceway

Auckland RC Venue: Ellerslie Meeting Date: 11 Feb 2015 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6 1 4.39pm THE EDGE 1200 MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1200m 1 x28x2 Alicudi (9) 58.5 ............................ D Johnson 2 36442 Astra (3) 58.5 .................................. C Grylls 3 2. Iwannadancelikehim (1) 58.5 .......... S Spratt 4 24 What’s Up Alf (2) 58 ...................M Cameron 5 44. Pittsburgh Lad (6) 58 ......................S Collett 6 6305x Garland (10) 56.5 ...................... M D Plessis 7 539x4 Diamond Start (8) 56.5 .................O Bosson 8 06 Sky Music (7) 56.5 .............L Magorrian (a2) 9 8x223 Hunapo (4) 56 ......................... R Smyth (a1) 10 Eden Rose (5) 56 ................ R Hutchings (a) 2 5.14pm EYE MAGAZINE 1200 R75 $20,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1200m 1 33326 Biggin Hill td (4) 59..................... Z Moki (a3) 2 1228x Angelica Hall td (3) 58.5 3 55421 Pacific Choice td (5) 57.5 ...L Magorrian (a2) 4 43132 Cherry Vain td (10) 56.5 ....................L Innes 5 05019 Rich Billie Marsh d (2) 56 ................ S Spratt 6 21222 Merckx td (1) 56 ........................ M D Plessis 7 86113 Staccato db (7) 55....................... D Johnson 8 76511 Deeligna d (9) 54 -

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9 7x003 Melody Celebre td (6) 54 10 x2213 Red Striker d (8) 54.........................S Collett 3 5.54pm NETWORK VISUALS 2100 R75 $20,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 2100m 1 18030 Back In Black m (3) 59 .......L Magorrian (a2) 2 01101 Apache Fireworks d (1) 56.5 .......T Thornton 3 36x04 Killarney Kid td (6) 56.5.....................L Innes 4 60726 Payday t (4) 56.5 ...........................M McNab 5 78718 Endorsement (8) 56 ........................ S Spratt 6 61024 Attica m (7) 55.5.................. R Hutchings (a) 7 04231 Bajour d (11) 55.5 .........................O Bosson 8 x0041 Intuitive d (2) 54.5 ..................... M D Plessis 9 31230 Proud Life (10) 54 ...........................S Collett 10 00990 Jagersfontein td (5) 54 ............ R Smyth (a1) 11 30183 Jimmy Hoffa td (9) 54 ..............S McKay (a3) 4 6.31pm BOUTIQUE BODY CORPORATES MILE MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1600m 1 33266 Postd’or (7) 58.5.............................. S Spratt 2 4. Champagne Argonne (3) 58.5 ........ D Nolan 3 77x76 Diesel (5) 58.5....................L Magorrian (a2) 4 507 Our Boy Roco (12) 58.5 ..................S Collett 5 72 Take It Out (1) 58 ...........................V Colgan 6 20. Jagger (6) 58.....................................L Innes 7 x6458 Sir Sava (2) 58 ..............................O Bosson 8 7. City Express (11) 58 ....................... C Grylls

9 7. Montigo (9) 58 ............................M Cameron 10 9. Tavidar (10) 58 ............................T Thornton 11 72x24 Joy Of Life (13) 56.5.................. M D Plessis 12 57x90 A Perte De Vue (8) 56.5 ............. L Satherley 13 8364 Hot Property (4) 56 ..................... D Johnson 5 7.05pm BARFOOT & THOMPSON TWILIGHT CUP R85 $20,000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1400m 1 32641 Speech Craft td (5) 59.......................L Innes 2 3980x Storming The Tower tm (4) 58.5 ...... R Jones 3 85356 Alvesta m (6) 55.5 ...................S McKay (a3) 4 x6234 Fiftyshadesofgrey db (2) 55 .......M Coleman 5 1x896 La Valeta td (1) 55 ..................... M D Plessis 6 x2223 Ultraviolet d (3) 54.5 .................... D Johnson 7 x7122 Miss Foxwood db (7) 54 .................V Colgan 6 7.38pm SIMPLY SQUEEZED MILE R65 $20,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 08164 Torricella d (17) 59 2 x1910 Undiscovered td (12) 59 .................. C Grylls 3 212 Blue Wagon (6) 58.5 .....................O Bosson 4 30519 Waipipi Lad dm (15) 58.5 .... R Hutchings (a) 5 x0071 Show MacCool (13) 57.5 ...................M Hills 6 75544 Gisela (7) 57 ............................... D Johnson 7 x1489 Stand Your Ground td (14) 57 ....M Coleman 8 18274 Vive La Difference (3) 56.5 9 4x523 Snow Petal 56.5 ........................... Scratched

10 41370 Asprey (5) 56.5 .................................L Innes 11 1479. Seventeen Seventy (4) 56.5 ............ S Spratt 12 x8618 Dalezinga 56 ................................ Scratched 13 22303 Whatz Occurring d (1) 56 .......... M D Plessis 14 09143 Elle Grace (16) 55.5 ...........L Magorrian (a2) 15 87x03 Flyinby dm (9) 56.5 16 08657 Ican’tstoptherain d (2) 56 17 057x8 Ruthless Lady (11) 54 ....................V Colgan 18 06290 Miss Directional d (8) 54 19 49000 Hayley Grace (10) 54 Emergencies: Flyinby, Ican’tstoptherain, Ruthless Lady, Miss Directional, Hayley Grace Blinkers on : Sky Music (R1), Tavidar (R4), Alvesta (R5) Blinkers off : Miss Foxwood (R5) Winkers on : Merckx (R2) Winkers off : Alvesta (R5) Pacifiers on : Show MacCool (R6) SELECTIONS Race 1: Alicudi, Hunapo, Pittsburgh Lad, Astra, Garland Race 2: Angelica Hall, Cherry Vain, Biggin Hill, Red Striker Race 3: Killarney Kid, Apache Fireworks, Bajour, Proud Life Race 4: Take It Out, Joy Of Life, Sir Sava, Hot Property Leith Innes rides last-start winner Race 5: Fiftyshadesofgrey, Ultraviolet, Miss Foxwood, La Valeta Speech Craft in the Twilight Cup at Race 6: Blue Wagon, Vive La Difference, Undiscovered

the Ellerslie meeting this evening.

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 1 5 Plenty Of Time nwtd .........................L Ahern way Meeting Date: 11 Feb 2015 NZ Meeting number: 9 2 43337 Meg’s Me Mum nwtd .......................S Maher Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 3 1112 Cawbourne Gracie 30.51 .............M Roberts 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 4 37827 Homebush Magic nwtd K & ............ J Maisey 11 and 12 5 421 Sweet As Bro nwtd...........................L Ahern Fox In Box nwtd........................ T Mischefski 1 12.08pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL CO C0, 305m 6 7 43 Cawbourne Sarah nwtd ...............M Roberts 1 32574 Buzzy As nwtd ...................................J Hunt 8 23342 Goodtime Mike nwtd ............... T McCracken 2 758x5 Archie’s Plan nwtd.......................... I George 9 53563 Key Eye nwtd ........................... S Gommans 3 7x735 Homebush Rocco nwtd .............J McInerney 10 73548 Mighty Ba Ba nwtd G & .....................S Ross 4 55322 Gummy Gumpsta nwtd G & ..............S Ross 5 Gravel On Tin nwtd G & .................. J Clarke 4 1.00pm J P PRINT (PETONE) C1 C1, 305m 1 44454 Miss Razz nwtd ................................T Agent 6 867x2 Dark Faerytales nwtd .............. D T Poutama 2 86345 Aconagua nwtd G & ........................ J Clarke 7 67627 What A Party nwtd ..........................J Tanner 3 6661 Cawbourne Wally 18.17 ...............M Roberts 8 254 Chinese Star nwtd L & ....................... Morris 4 75512 Glad’s Apopping 17.79 ....................S Maher 9 58527 Portobello Patsy nwtd ......................R Waite 5 77474 Nominal Lily 18.11 .......................K Williams 10 86646 Redstar Reaper nwtd U & .................Cottam 2 12.25pm HARRISONN HIRE MASTER CO C0, 305m 6 F7561 Homebush Olive 17.92..............J McInerney 7 52438 Where’s Rican 17.94 ...........................F Kite 1 Belk Road nwtd G &........................ J Clarke 8 12382 Codie Brea 18.07 ......................J McInerney 2 74853 Sniff of Brandy nwtd .........................R Waite 9 36667 Cyclone Lusi nwtd U & ......................Cottam 3 Allegro Boom nwtd ...........................L Ahern 10 34647 Cala Rapita nwtd...............................M Flipp 4 56 Roger Red nwtd G & ....................... J Clarke 5 8778x Harriet’s Law nwtd.....................J McInerney 5 1.19pm LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C1 C1, 305m 1 67851 Nicksta nwtd..............................J McInerney 6 634 Fangirl nwtd L & ................................. Morris 2 168 No Time Yet 17.87 ............................L Ahern 7 52437 Wicked Tycoon nwtd.........................T Agent 3 13185 Pixie Dust 17.80 ..................................L Udy 8 825 Pistols Princess nwtd ........................M Flipp 4 65562 Five Kay Leg 18.08 ............................ N Udy 9 58527 Portobello Patsy nwtd ......................R Waite 5 44423 Working Jewel 17.83 ........................T Agent 10 62785 Homebush Button nwtd.............J McInerney 3 12.43pm WWW.RACINGTIPS.CO.NZ C0 FINAL C0f, 520m 6 56543 Lagoon Fame 18.11 .....................M Roberts

7 75344 Homebush Fine nwtd ................J McInerney 8 65384 Lord De Air 17.67 U & ...........................Bliek 9 58447 Riba Lorda 17.73 G & ..................... J Clarke 10 65585 Emma Marie 17.71....................... T Downey 6 1.37pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 C1, 520m 1 74864 Amy Wineglass 30.68 ..............A Duganzich 2 86855 Zalia 30.84 .......................................T Agent 3 22673 Buster Boy 30.54.........................J McArthur 4 85818 Botany John nwtd .....................J McInerney 5 71444 Mega Jet nwtd.................................S Maher 6 25485 Cold Turkey 30.17 .........................A Speight 7 37533 Opawa Hally nwtd .............................. N Udy 8 72225 Zamaddis Lass 30.64................... T Downey 9 18856 Navajo Blue 31.47 ................... T McCracken 10 58858 Sarah Campbell 30.69 ................B Hodgson 7 1.54pm WANGANUI CHRONICLE C1 C1, 305m 1 28558 Homebush Flyte 17.86 ..............J McInerney 2 27F33 Blaze’s Corporal 18.02 G &...............S Ross 3 23354 All About Jazz nwtd...........................M Flipp 4 37484 Johnny Angel 17.86 ......................A Speight 5 46428 Homebush Ted 18.20 ................J McInerney 6 44474 Nasty Bizo Boi 18.46...................... I George 7 75675 Kiribati Girl 17.90 ..................... S Gommans 8 32431 Nikka Century 17.82 ....................M Roberts 9 57632 No More Laughter 17.72 ..................T Agent 10 72578 Gem’s Conquest 17.73 U & ..................Bliek 8 2.13pm CROMBIE LOCKWOOD LTD C1 C1, 520m 1 67888 Mega Girl 30.70 ................................. N Udy

2 27447 Aeroplane Ritzy nwtd .......................L Ahern 3 27556 Madam Ice 30.65 ........................J McArthur 4 55811 Mercedes Gold nwtd .........................M Flipp 5 68848 Belldeen 30.24 .........................A Duganzich 6 23131 What That Does nwtd...................... T Green 7 58788 Taikorea Lass nwtd ...................... T Downey 8 47678 Botany Liz 31.05 .......................J McInerney 9 87875 Opawa Jen 30.36 ............................S Maher 10 58858 Sarah Campbell 30.69 ................B Hodgson 9 2.30pm WANGANUI SECURITY C1 C1, 305m 1 44677 Our Jack Attack 17.68 ................... M Gowan 2 28426 Homebush Dodger 18.25 ..........J McInerney 3 48156 Nina Be Good 17.88 ......................R Murray 4 34484 Cawbourne Beau 17.68 ..................J Tanner 5 F6345 Fortis Memories 17.89 ........................L Udy 6 25733 She’s Smashing nwtd........................M Flipp 7 36755 Applause 17.94 ....................... T McCracken 8 87662 Ollie Baxter nwtd .......................J McInerney 9 78824 Bulet Tooth Tony 17.66 .....................R Waite 10 73867 Homebush Spike 17.89 .............J McInerney 10 2.55pm THE DOGZONE C1 C1, 520m 1 65727 Atoonga Air nwtd............................. T Green 2 43316 Cawbourne Alpha nwtd ................M Roberts 3 78788 Into The Fray 30.69 ..........................R Waite 4 52523 Opawa Dosh nwtd .............................. N Udy 5 74441 Come On Mickey 31.22 G & ........... J Clarke 6 32656 Sheza Hum Dinga 30.88 ............ G Holswich 7 31456 Opawa Cuddles 31.00.....................S Maher

8 33355 Wall Age 30.92 ................................L Doody 9 75788 Homebush Coral 30.56 .............J McInerney 10 67778 Botany Bazz nwtd .....................J McInerney 11 3.24pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C1 C1, 305m 1 F4747 Sarah’s Domain nwtd ................J McInerney 2 32251 Scott My Money 17.83 ....................... N Udy 3 53555 Calamity Sue 17.90............................W Kite 4 72342 Flirt With Me 18.02 .................. T McCracken 5 12883 Skeleton Witch 17.73 ....................A Speight 6 64546 Icahn nwtd...................................B Hodgson 7 76445 Sam’s Flyin Norm 18.32 ..................J Tanner 8 54264 Homebush Misha 18.08 ............J McInerney 9 78535 Otto Baxter 17.76 ......................J McInerney 10 27844 Elite Dose 18.04............................... A Clark 12 3.41pm BOOK YOUR FUNCTION@HATRICK C2, 305m 1 41352 Procrastination 18.08 U & .....................Bliek 2 32435 Homebush Paige nwtd ..............J McInerney 3 23355 Wellywood nwtd ...................... T McCracken 4 83232 Homebush Limbo 17.64 ............J McInerney 5 35454 Bigtime Chip 17.68.........................R Murray 6 62222 Runs For Gas 17.97 ................. S Gommans 7 44451 Tai Baxter 18.01 ........................J McInerney 8 71111 Homebush Ginger 17.64 ...........J McInerney 9 57753 Homebush Sarah 17.86 ............J McInerney 10 356F1 Bee Rabbit 17.38 .............................T Agent LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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In brief Bikes at Bathurst?

Bathurst is aiming to become the home of motorsport in Australia with a plan to pinch world championship motorcycling events from Phillip Island. The Bathurst Regional Council is planning to build a second circuit at the iconic Mt Panorama facility, with an eye on hosting MotoGP and World Superbike championship events.

The second circuit is set to be built on the eastern side of Conrod Straight and take in some aspects of the existing Mt Panorama track.

Bathurst mayor Gary Rush has told motorsports website Speedcafe. com to make the new circuit viable, the town wants to add motorbike racing to its calendar.

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No apology required Australian Open finalist Andy Murray says there is no need for Novak Djokovic to explain himself after their controversial Australian Open final. Djokovic struggled through to an eighth Grand Slam title eight days ago - looking beaten physically but pulling through for a four-set victory at the expense of a furious Murray, who came close to accusing him of theatrics on court. “Everything has been made out to be much bigger than what is was,” Murray said. “In reality, you can go through periods of being very tired, then get better. You can get a second wind. If Novak feels he has something to explain, I’d be pleased to speak with him, But I don’t feel he really needs to explain anything.”

- AFP

First round hoodoo Forget about ghostbusters, the Western Force want to turn themselves into hoodoo busters this season - and the Waratahs are standing in their way. The Force are yet to win in a season opener, and they face a tough task to break that nine-year drought when they take on the champion Waratahs in Sydney on Sunday. The Waratahs thrashed the Perth franchise 43-21 in last year’s season opener, but Force coach Michael Foley is hopeful of causing an upset this time around.

“You would love to win the first game of the season. It would be a novel thing,” Foley said.

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New use for headgear As Queensland Reds prop Ben Daley prepares to put his head on the line to protect new flyhalf Karmichael Hunt, his headgear will be trying to right the wrongs of a tumultuous 12 months in Australian rugby. Tired of watching rugby’s name dragged through the mud, Daley has resolved to turn his skull into a billboard for charity. The 26-year-old has launched the ‘Be Great. Do Good’ campaign - his own personal response to the controversies that have brought the game he loves into disrepute over the last 12 months.

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Fijian winger tipped Giant winger Taqele Naiyaravoro is poised to fill one of the vacant spots in the NSW Waratahs team for the first game of their Super Rugby title defence against the Western Force on Sunday. The 194cm, 123kg Fijian has scored three tries in two trial matches and looks to have an early season edge over veteran Matt Carraro and Test winger Peter Betham.

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George Donaldson sets sail off the jump during the OZ-Kiwi Challenge in Myuna Bay. Inset: Rachel Donaldson (right) on the tricks podium.

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Skiers on top of their game

By Jonathan Leask

Jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

In her last OZ-Kiwi Challenge, Lake Hood waterskier Rachel Donaldson collected a bronze medal at Australia’s Myuna Bay. Rachel in the bronze in the under 21 tricks as she equalled her South Island record of 3580 points.

She also went close in the slalom, finishing within half a buoy of the bronze medal.

Rachel had first been selected to represent New Zealand back in 2008 where she won the under 14 girls’ slalom.

Her highlight came in 2010 when she was the Australasian under 17 girls’ champion in Tricks, Jump and Overall.

Her younger brother George Donaldson, 15, was the youngest skier in under 17 boys’ landed his flip in his tough tricks run for two good scores to win the bronze, while the second seeded Hugh Donaldson had an early fall that had him slip to fourth.

George also had a personal best in jump of 33.1m and in the slalom he scored two buoys on the 13m line for the

bragging rights of top Kiwi overall, finishing ahead of his twin brother Hugh for the first time.

Hugh had consistent slalom scores and recorded the top Kiwi jump score of 35.2m, though he backed off on capitalising on his recently qualifying for the higher 5’6” ramp height.

In the under 17 girls’ Gabriella Woodman was thrilled to ski a new jump PB, landing a 24.1m.

Lachie Woodman also had a good jump with a personal best

27.4m for the silver medal in the under 14 boys’.

As expected it was tough competition against the Australians, who consistently place in the top three at world events.

The Kiwi contingent also had a bit of bother adjusting to skiing on Myunas’ salt water, and the wakes of a different tournament boat.

Next year New Zealand will host the Oz-Kiwi Championships again, most likely in the North Island after it was hosted at Lake Hood in 2014.

Spotlight goes on Blues’ skipper Luatua

By Patrick Mckendry Blues coach John Kirwan has already made mention of his satisfaction at Steven Luatua’s leadership at this early stage of the season, but now he will be hoping his big loose forward delivers in every other area starting in game one against the Chiefs on Saturday.

Luatua captained the team to their pre-season victory over the Hurricanes at North Harbour and a week before in their heavy loss to the Chiefs in Whangarei, but the stage is now set for him to kick on and show Kirwan the sort of form that saw him selected for the All Blacks in 2013, a breakout year in which he played 11 tests.

Last year was a disappointing one for the 1.96m Luatua - he was dropped from the national team, playing three tests and starting only one - and struggled to make much of an impact for Kirwan’s.

The World Cup starting in September will be an obvious aim, but a more immediate one should be how he can ease the

pressure on new skipper Jerome Kaino.

Kaino went home from training with the ‘flu yesterday and won’t be back on deck until tomorrow. He is expected to take his place against the Chiefs at North Harbour’s QBE Stadium for when the phoney war of pre-season gives way to proper hostilities.

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Process Workers – Canterbury Knifehands ANZCO Foods Limited is one of New Zealand’s largest exporters employing over 3,000 staff worldwide.

A dynamic, multinational group of companies, our core purpose is to procure, process and market New Zealand beef and lamb products to the world.

We are looking for enthusiastic and positive individuals with a can-do attitude to work in the slaughterboard, offal and coldstore departments at our Canterbury processing plant.

Whilst previous meat/food industry experience is useful, it is not essential as full training will be provided. These roles require a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, develop and achieve, as well as the ability to cope with a significant physical workload.

ANZCO Foods maintain a Drug Free Workplace policy. All applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug screening. Applicants for these positions are required to have NZ residency or a valid work visa.

If you are looking to learn new skills and are a strong team player we would like to hear from you.

Applications close Wednesday, 18 February 2015.

Apply online now at

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SITUATIONS VACANT proud of our people. progressive setting a new standard. partnership working hard together.

Management Opportunity Reputable Company - Mid-Canterbury’s Leading Agricultural Contractor

Quigley Contracting is a successful agricultural contracting company with an enviable reputation for providing high-quality service to our clients.

We require an experienced Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our very busy Agricultural Machinery workshop in Ashburton.

As Fleet \ Workshop Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s fleet management and maintenance programmes ensuring the maintenance downtime and costs are minimised.

Key functions of this role include: • Managing a staff of five employees.

• Keep parts inventory and control stock levels • Maintaining full and accurate records of fleet and equipment servicing.

• Monthly and annual reporting with respect to maintenance and cost analyse of running different equipment.

• Maintaining existing relationships with our key service providers. Monitoring standard of services provided and ensuring quality and value for money servicing.

Ideally you will have: • Mechanical experience and good understanding of agricultural machinery.

• Proven leadership and communication skills.

• Ability to organise daily workload unsupervised.

• Ability to motivate, lead and train.

• Pride in quality workmanship and meeting deadlines.

• A positive work ethic, attitude and a team player.

This role forms a key part of our team, and as such remuneration will be at above market for the right person. The company has a rewarding culture where you will feel part of the team and enjoy excellent working conditions. Only applicants residing in NZ, and eligible to work in New Zealand should apply.

If you feel you have what it takes and are looking for a new challenge please email Andrew Quigley to:

andrew@quigleycontracting.co.nz.

Applicants close on February 27, 2015.

Day Cleaner

• Exciting Trades positions • Mid Canterbury location We have two excellent opportunities at our Fairton plant, located on the outskirts of Ashburton, for highly motivated and skilled Tradespeople.

These positions have a high focus on reliability engineering services supporting a sophisticated food production process.

MAINTENANCE FITTER The Maintenance Fitter will play a key role in planned mechanical maintenance, installation of new plant equipment and a wide range of mechanical engineering applications across the site.

To be successful you will need the following attributes: • relevant Mechanical Trades Certification • excellent knowledge of sound engineering principals and repairs and maintenance procedures on a large industrial processing site • ability to analyse problems and implement effective solutions on a timely basis • be self-motivated and capable of working both independently and within a tight knit team of engineering support tradespeople.

MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN The Maintenance Electrician is critical in providing electrical services to the plant, including the installation and maintenance of industrial equipment such as PLC’s, variable speed drives, lighting and low voltage power distribution systems.

The successful applicant will have the following skills and attributes: • current NZ electrical registration and practising license • excellent general knowledge of industrial electrical repair and maintenance • ability to analyse problems and implement effective solutions on a timely basis • organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise workload in a challenging environment • computer literacy and PLC experience would be an advantage.

If you are interested in using your mechanical or electrical skills on a large industrial food processing site, and like the idea of working for one of New Zealand’s largest food exporters, we look forward to hearing from you.

Applications close: 12th February 2015.

Apply to The Engineering Manager, Silver Fern Farms Limited Fairton, PO Box 30 Ashburton 7740.

Or apply online at careers.silverfernfarms.co.nz

www.silverfernfarms.com

12 months Fixed Term Ashburton Cleaning Services are a family owned company and we are proud to deliver a personalised, professional and flexible service. The secret to our success is our ability to build strong relationships with our clients and employees. Our expectations are high - we clean to a standard not to a price!

Potentially the successful candidate may be promoted into a Supervisors role after undergoing company training and demonstrating their willingness to be part of the team.

To be successful you must have the following: h Previous commercial or domestic cleaning experience h Physically fit with no pre-existing conditions to limit duties able to be undertaken h Be honest, reliable and self-motivated h Be able to follow instructions h Have excellent spoken and written English h Past experience leading a team h Must pass criminal vetting and pre-employment medical and drug testing The hours of work are Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am and 3.30pm no weekends or statutory holidays are required to be worked. It is also desirable that the successful candidate has a full drivers licence.

So if you have an eye for detail we would love to hear from you!

To be considered please ensure you give us the following information: h attach CV or at least information on your relevant work experience h Relevant work references Please email a covering letter and information to: admin@uniquesolutions.co.nz Applications close on Wednesday, February 18 at 3pm.

Anderson Joinery Ltd Foreman - Joiner We require an experienced Foreman - Joiner to join our very busy team.

We pride ourselves on building high quality products and require someone who has similar standards to join us.

• Joinery Experience • Ability to prioritise own work and work of others.

• Attention to detail essential • Good communication skills with other staff essential.

• Able to resolve issues and communicate over the phone.

Qualified Joiner We require an experienced Joiner to join our very busy team.

We pride ourselves on building high quality products and require someone who has similar standards to join us.

We are a small team so the person we are looking for must have good communication skills, the ability to work independently and be flexible.

Please send you application outlining your experience to us.

CNC Operator We require a skilled person to run our CNC machine.

Training may be provided if needed to the successful applicant, but knowledge in the Joinery Industry is definitely advantageous.

If you have an eye for detail and are computer literate then please contact us.

Anderson Joinery P O Box 6016, Ashburton Or office@andersonjoinery.co.nz All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

HOSPO STAFF WANTED An old haunt is getting a breath of new life.

A friendly local rural gastro pub/cafe is going to take the community of Mid Canterbury by storm.

It will be open from 11am till late 5 days a week, offering cafe style trading during the day with fresh made pub fare at night.

We are looking for energetic hospitality staff who have outgoing and confident personality, exceptional customer services skills who are able to communicate effectively and be self-motivated and sales driven.

Full time & Part time jobs available.

We are looking for management, wait and bar staff as well as a chef & kitchen brigade to be a part of this exhilarating venture.

Immediate start will be available for the successful applicants, where training & experience will be given. Experience is required for F/T positions as well as a current General Managers Certificate for Duty Mangers applicants. Experience not necessary for Part time jobs as training will be given.

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

Email applications to ... chantelle@twentyfourcatering.co.nz Phone 027 356 1212 for more info Applications close Sunday, February 15.

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ASHBURTON COLLEGE

Assistant Manager

‘Individual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment’

Part-time Librarian Position 8 hours per week initially, likely to build to 13 hours per week (This is a school term-time position)

ASHBURTON We are looking for someone with excellent customer service skills coupled with leadership qualities to be second in charge of our friendly team at RD1 Ashburton.

As Assistant Manager you be responsible for delivering excellent service and advice, being a role model and coach to the team, and assisting in the management of the store.

To be successful in this role, you will need exceptional customer service and sales skills, strong leadership skills and the ability to build and maintain customer relationships.

Due to the nature of the role you will require a full licence, and a reasonable level of physical fitness.

Applicants to:

• Be able to develop an easy rapport with students and colleagues • Have a passion for education and literacy • Enjoy working as part of a team to add value to a learning environment • Be an effective and enthusiastic communicator • Be familiar with information technology

Employment is under the conditions of the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement, Grade B, Step to be determined.

For Information/Job Description please contact: Sheena Tyrrell, Management Administrator Ashburton College, PO Box 204, Ashburton 7740 Email: sheena.tyrrell@ashcoll.school.nz Phone: 308 4193, ext 812 or 027 247 8003

In return, for your skills you will receive opportunities to challenge and grow your career, as well as a competitive salary and the opportunity to earn an incentive.

Applications close, 4:00pm Wednesday 18 February 2015.

To apply please email your CV and cover letter to nzfss.recruitment@fonterra.com. If you have any queries about the role please contact Mike Rule on 027 207 4025.

OFFICE/ADMIN ASSISTANT

Applications close: Monday 16 February.

APPLY TODAY.

Ashburton Part Time Positions Available If you have: • The ability to work in a fast paced, friendly team environment • A good work ethic and you consider yourself reliable • A neat appearance • Good physical fitness (positions require lifting) • The ability to deliver great customer services

“We need you” All positions will include a weekend shift.

For enquiries and to apply for an application form, email: donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz or alternatively check out our notice board instore and complete an application form which is available at our customer services counter.

SENIOR STYLIST

Johnstons Hire Centre is a steadily growing family owned hire company. We are looking for someone to provide administrative support to Deborah who owns and operates the company alongside her husband Derrick. We are a small, well-formed team of five and need someone to join us for flexible, part-time office work. Two mornings a week will be required initially with some additional hours required when Deborah has time away.

Key roles will be: banking, accounts payable and receivable, checking and sending invoices and some other general office duties.

You will need to be self- motivated, detail oriented with a high level of accountability, an ability to work independently and have a neat and tidy presentation.

Some experience with MYOB would be an advantage but not mandatory as Deborah will provide full training.

Please send your C.V. and a covering letter (in your own handwriting) to:

Deborah duToit Johnstons Hire Centre 435 West st Ashburton,7700

Concrete Pump Operator

required Class 4 Licence needed.

Experience with concrete and hydraulic machinery a bonus, but training will be given.

Call Chris Barnes on 027 933 1872

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

Applicant must have • Great work ethic • Be outgoing and friendly

We Help Save Lives

• Work well in a team All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Please apply by writing to

209 Walnut Avenue Ashburton

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CANADIAN ROCKIES OVER 50’s NATURE/WALKING TOUR 25 Days: Departs NZ June 14th, 2015 $11,300.00 (Including airfares ex-Auckland) Wildlife/wildflower viewing & fascinating nature walks in magnificent Canadian Rockies National Parks - Banff, Jasper, Yoho & Glacier, plus feature visits to Lake Louise, Vancouver, Victoria & Butchart Gardens.

Leisurely paced coach tour - good hotel/motel lodgings - easy to moderate walks - some meals included. Aimed to suit 50’s - 70’s ages.

Free brochure contact: Wild Quest: 0800 874 748 C/- Wildside Travel, P.O. Box 215, Motueka info@wildsidetravel.co.nz www.wildsidetravel.co.nz

TRADES, SERVICES

TENDERS

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

Plus much more FREE loan trailer available!

From a shovel load to a trailer load.

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

BUILDING LTD

Ashburton Hospital Redevelopment Closing Friday, February 13 at 12noon Subcontractors & Suppliers pricing the above are invited to submit their quotations to: Phone: (03) 308 9039 Fax: (03) 308 1191 email: clark@bradfords.co.nz

We’ve built a reputation of being solid and reliable, just like the Guardian buildings we Job Vacancies construct.

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Mid Canterbury Football caters for players aged 5 years and up.

It runs a First Kicks programme for the young, and skills sessions for all levels of players alongside teams that play in an Ashburton league, or travel to Christchurch to take part in Mainland competitions.

Registration for local competition will be February 18, Argyle Park 5.00pm.

MCUFC will run 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th and 14th+ grades.

Ashburton pre-season Junior Summer football games are Wednesday nights from 4:30 onwards till the end of term.

Registration for travelling teams 11th grade and above (that will travel to Christchurch to play) will be at trials on February 15 and 21, Argyle Park, all teams and coaches are to arrive ready to start at 1.00pm.

Senior men’s and women’s teams will also play in the Mainland competition.

For contact details, email admin@mcfootball. co.nz or Catherine Kilgour 021 054 3254.

Check our Facebook page for regular updates.

Volunteer helpers are needed at all levels from team leaders to members of the District Management Group.

The next AGM is March 26, 7pm at the Pavilion.

Allenton Netball Club

Melrose Road Courts, Ashburton

Junior Netball 2015 Registrations

Allenton School - Years 3 to 6, Monday 16 Feb at 3pm Ash Intermediate School - Years 7 & 8, Monday 16 February at 12.45pm (lunchtime) Ash Christian School - Years 3 to 10, Monday 9 February at 12.30pm

Trials Years 3 & 4 Years 5 & 6

To be advised Monday 23 February 5.15pm to 6.45pm Thursday 26 February 5.15pm to 6.45pm Years 7 & 8 Monday 23 February 6.30pm to 8pm Thursday 26 February 6.30pm to 8pm Sunday 1 March from 11.30am (if required) All trials to be played at our Melrose Road Courts.

New players and coaches are always welcome Please contact Marg Verrall 302 4717

The Cancer Society's Relay for Life Mid Canterbury

Enter Your Team Now

Register your team online at www.relayforlife.org.nz

A part time position has become available to work in our busy salon.

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We help save lives every day through the research and development of improved diagnosis, be er prediction and treatment of heart disease in our hospital and community.

Find out how you can help by visiting: www.otago.ac.nz/chchheart A University of Otago Centre of Research Excellence

or at Property Brokers (217 West St.)

Ashburton Showgrounds March 28 - 29, 2015

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FULL TIME Dairy position wanted with housing or relief milking within 10-15 km of Ashburton. Will do child minding, house work etc.

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RURAL TRADING POST

BARLEY baleage for sale.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015 7.30pm at the St Andrew’s Sinclair Centre.

All welcome.

6.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.00am - 11.00am HAKATERE MARAE HEALTH CLINIC. Closed, reopening February 25.

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

Thursday 9.30am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Beginners refresher and learning next 9 moves. Social hall, Havelock Street.

9.30am BALMORAL HALL LINEDANCERS. Balmoral hall, Cameron Street.

9.30am - 12.30pm

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CONTAINERS for sale or hire, ex shipping: general and TIP Truck for rental, 4.8m insulated. Sidelifter available (grain door). Phone 027 848 for delivery. Wilson Bulk 7690.

Transport, Phone 308-7772.

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No experience necessary as full training will be provided.

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Good level of fitness required.

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10.00am ASHBURTON POTTERY SOCIETY INC. Creation and sharing of knowledge in Pottery. Ashburton Pottery, Nixon Street, Tinwald.

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

10.30am ASHBURTON ROSE GROUP. Visit Cuthbertson’s Dahlia garden in Hinds, bring own lunch. Meet West Street cark park, Ashburton.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises suitable for people with limited mobility. Social hall, Havelock Street.

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

1.30pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association and Golf Croquet. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

6.00pm M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Welcomes regular and new players.

M.S.A. Sports grounds, Racecourse Road.

7.00pm ASHBURTON UKUKELE GROUP. Beginners and new members welcome.

St Paul’s Church hall, Oxford st.

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

7.00pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP.

Sequence dancing. Pipe Band Hall, Creek Road.

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

7.30pm ASHBURTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. Welcome back with guest speaker, visitors welcome. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH GOODWILL SHOP. Sale of Pre loved clothing. Tinwald Methodist Church, cnr Archibald and Jane Street, Tinwald.

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

Main Street, Methven.

10.00am ST DAVID’S CHURCH. Fit kidz, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

10.30am RAKAIA REAL WOMEN. Real women circuit training in the hall, 1st time free. St Andrews Church, Bridge Street Rakaia.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI.

Stretching exercises for all abilities. Social Hall, Havelock Street.

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

1.00pm - 4.00pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD. Afternoon stitch and chat, all welcome.

Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

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

M.S.A. Sports Grounds, Racecourse Road.

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

Noticeboard

11 FEBRUARY 2015

SPORT NEW ZEALAND - APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN Applications to the Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund are now open.

Sport New Zealand provides funding to the Ashburton District Council for the Rural Travel Fund. This year just over $13,000 is available to distribute.

The purpose of the Rural Travel Fund is to assist with travel expenses of junior sports teams in rural communities to participate in regular, local sporting competition. It is open to rural sports clubs and rural school teams with young people aged between 5-19 years.

Application forms and criteria are available from the Council website www.ashburtondc.govt.nz and from the Council office. Applications close Friday 27 February 2015.

COMPOSTING DAY

PUBLIC NOTICE

Come along and learn how to transform your garden’s waste into a valuable resource.

Road Closure Proposal

Join the Mt Somers District Citizens Association for a composting seminar on Saturday 21 February between 10.30am and 12.00pm at 31 Comyns Road, Mt Somers.

This seminar is supported by the Ashburton District Council and will be a fun morning where you can learn how to turn green waste into nutrient rich plant food.

All residents are welcome.

SCHOOL INTERSECTIONS With school starting, ensure you watch out for children, bikes, and scooters at intersections and on footpaths. Be prepared to stop as children’s behaviour can be unpredictable.

Respect intersections and know the rules near schools.

PUBLIC NOTICE Road Closure Proposal Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Ashburton District Council, for the purpose of allowing the Mayfield District Lions Club to hold the Mt Somers Mountain Bike Race, proposes to close the following road/s to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder.

Road to be closed:

Up & Coming

Ashburton District Council and the New Zealand Transport Agency gives public notice of a proposal to temporarily close roads to ordinary vehicle traffic to enable the The Ashburton Returned and Services’ Association to hold ANZAC Day services.

Roads to be closed: Havelock Street, from Park Street to East Street Baring Square West, from Havelock Street to Cameron Street State Highway 1 (West Street), from Havelock Street to Cameron Street Cameron Street, from West Street to Park Street Period of closure: Between the hours of 6.00am and 8.30am and 10.00am to 12.30pm on Saturday, 25 April 2014.

Detours will be available on adjacent streets and these will be sign posted.

This proposed closure is made under the Local Government Act 1974 - Schedule 10 (11 (e)).

Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge notice of their objection and the grounds for their objection in writing by post or email to the Council, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton by 4.00pm, Friday 20 February 2015.

Andrew Dalziel, Chief Executive, Ashburton District Council Colin Knaggs, Highway Manager, NZ Transport Agency, Christchurch

Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge notice of their objection and grounds thereof in writing or email to Council by 4.00pm on Friday, 13 February 2015.

• C633 Sealed Road Rehabilitation - Rural

Current Fire Season Status A Prohibited Fire Season is in place across the Ashburton District. All fires in the open air are prohibited. This remains in force until further notice.

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

Career Opportunities • Lifeguards

Current Road Works

Other affected roads:

Period of closure: From 9.30am until 3.00pm on Sunday, 29 March 2015

Finance & Business Support Committee Meeting Thursday 12 February 2015, 1.30pm

Tenders

Hoods Road, from Pattons Road to Comyns Street Ashburton Gorge Road, Pattons Road, Buccleugh Street, Peaches Road, Coxs Road, Burnett Road

Meetings

RESPECT INTERSECTIONS Remember, you must come to a complete stop at all intersections marked with a stop sign, even if the road looks clear.

At giveway signs, always ensure you have time to merge safely. Respect intersections - bad calls can be deadly.

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

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

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ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20) No matter how busy you think you are, when you have a chance to connect with an old friend or be generous with your time you’ll find something special.

TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) This is a good day for friendship and relationship building and for professional matters, especially when taken slowly.

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) While the professional gods are more invested in professional growth, there’s a chance today to tie this into what’s happening on the work front.

CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) This is a day to spend time looking back through the rear view mirror before turning to put all your focus on the road ahead from tomorrow.

LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) You have a chance to give the past and unsaid words a voice, something your relationships will continue to benefit from moving forward.

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) It’s that old adage that preaches ‘less haste, less waste’ that comes into play in a day where you’re better off to measure twice and cut once.

LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) As well as a better sense of where the money is and what’s in it for you, the real advantage is this will make it easier to pick battles wisely.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 24) You can please some of the people all the time and please all the people some of the time, but you can’t please all the people, all the time.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 24 – DEC 21) It’s when you rush communications or decision making that you’re more likely to make mistakes and experience mixed messages.

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 20) Avoid hasty or knee jerk reactions, with a New Moon next week providing an opportunity for new beginnings and a fresh start.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 – FEB 19) This is a valuable chance to sit back and reconsider your options. Make the most of today’s languid vibe, it’s about to be shattered.

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Guardian

Family Notices 26 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS

GRIGG, Patricia Anne, (Patsy) – on February 8, 2015, peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. In her 86th year.

Dearly loved wife of the late David. Much loved mother and mother in law of Annabelle and Craig Read and Graeme and Penny.

Treasured Granny of Tim, and Katie; and Sam, and Sophie. Special thanks to the very caring staff at Tuarangi Home for their love and care of Patsy. Messages to 703 Grahams Road, R D 4, Ashburton 7774. At Patsy’s request a private cremation has been held.

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THOMSON, Brian – It has been a year since I lost my husband and best friend.

It has been a long lonely year. I have cried buckets of tears in the quiet of the night.

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6am Breakfast 9am Good Morning 10am Whanau Living Series that focuses on Stacey Morrison’s discovery of how to balance a busy life while being a mother of three young children, a wife, and a radio and TV presenter.

10:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 30 11:30 Coach Trip PGR 0 Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR 0 1:30 Come Dine With Me UK PGR 2pm Four Weddings USA 3pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:55 Te Karere 2 0 4:25 The Chase 0 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat 0 6pm One News 0

6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 3 0 6:52 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 6:55 My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic 0 7:20 The Penguins Of Madagascar 3 0 7:50 The 7D 0 8:15 Jake And The Neverland Pirates 3 0 8:40 Dinosaur Train 3 0 8:50 Fireman Sam 3 0 9am Infomercials 11am Neighbours 3 0 11:30 Home And Away 3 0 Noon Shortland Street PGR 3 0 12:30 Jeremy Kyle 1:30 Judge Rinder 2:30 Extreme Makeover – Home Edition 3 0 3:30 Get Ace 0 4pm Shake It Up 0 4:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm Friends 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 MasterChef Australia Four of the contestants compete in a sudden-death elimination challenge. 0 8:40 The Island With Bear Grylls AO 0 9:45 Inside The Siege 0

7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 N Marry Me After a botched proposal, Jake and Annie decide to postpone their engagement until they can do it properly, but things do not go as planned. 0 8pm Two And A Half Men PGR 0 8:30 N Mom 0 9pm Benched 0 9:30 Marvel’s Agent Carter AO 0 10:30 N Brooklyn Nine-Nine PGR 0

11:20 Dallas AO Bobby must outmanoeuvre John Ross; Christopher makes a discovery about Nicolas’s past. 0 12:15 English Premier League (Highlights) 1:20 Te Karere 3 2 0 2:05 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2 0

11:30 Anger Management 0 Midnight Distraction AO 12:30 N Whodunnit AO 1:25 Infomercials 2:30 Grey’s Anatomy PGR 3 0 3:20 Army Wives PGR 3 0 4:05 Regular Show PGR 3 0 4:15 Shake It Up 3 0 4:40 Gary Unmarried PGR 3 0 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Nick Knowles’s Original Features 7:30 Grand Tours Of Scotland 8am Baggage Battles 8:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British 9:30 Better Homes And Gardens 11am Buying The Bayou 11:30 Traders And Collectors Noon Double Your House For Half The Money 1pm My Dream Home 2pm Nick Knowles’s Original Features 3pm Grand Tours Of Scotland 3:30 Baggage Battles 4pm Sophie In The Home Countries 4:30 The Cook And The Chef 5pm Candice Tells All 5:30 Carter Can 6pm Dear Genevieve 6:30 Buying Alaska 7pm Toy Hunter 7:30 Where The Wild Men Are With Ben Fogle Ben travels to remote locations where he faces extreme lifestyles head-on.

8:30 Extreme Fishing With Robson Green PGR 9:30 Ray Mears’ Wild Food 10:30 Toy Hunter 11pm Candice Tells All 11:30 Carter Can

THURSDAY

Midnight Dear Genevieve 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Grand Tours Of Scotland 1:30 Baggage Battles 2am Sophie In The Home Countries 2:30 The Cook And The Chef 3am Buying Alaska 3:30 Auction 4am Extreme Fishing With Robson Green PGR 5am Where The Wild Men Are With Ben Fogle

TV THREE

FOUR

PRIME

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am Sticky TV 3 7:30 Beyblade – Shogun Steel 3 7:55 Danny Phantom 8:20 Chuggington 3 8:30 Ready, Steady, Wiggles 3 8:40 Peppa Pig 3 8:50 Bob The Builder 3 9am Thomas And Friends 3 9:10 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 3 9:25 The Moe Show 3 0 9:35 Julius Jr 3 9:55 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Sticky TV 4:35 Punk’d PGR 5pm It Only Hurts When I Laugh 3 5:30 The Nanny 3 0 6pm Futurama 3 0 6:30 How I Met Your Mother 3 0 7pm The Simpsons PGR 3 0 7:30 The Simpsons 8pm N Fresh Off The Boat PGR It is 1995, and 11-year-old Eddie has just moved with his family from Chinatown in Washington DC to suburban Orlando, where they quickly discover things are very different.

9pm M Raising Arizona AO 3 1987 Crime Comedy.

6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 7am Deal Or No Deal 3 7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors PGR 3 12:50 The Test PGR 3 1:45 Antiques Roadshow 3 On a second visit to Eastbourne Bandstand in East Sussex, objects include a collection of lead soldiers, and a piece of jewellery with perhaps the highest value on the show yet.

3pm Whose Line Is It Anyway?

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

5pm Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Prime News 6pm The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 3 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 MythBusters PGR The MythBusters and the Deadliest Catch Captains test fisherman fables.

8:30 M The X-Files AO 1998 Sci-fi. Mulder and Scully must fight the government in a conspiracy and find the truth about an alien colonisation of Earth. David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson.

6am Cycling – Cadel Evans Event (Highlights) 7am Football – U20 World Cup Draw (Replay) 8am Motorcycling – The North West 200 (Highlights) From Portrush, Portstewart and Coleraine in Northern Ireland.

9am Motorsport – Toyota Racing Series (Highlights) 10am Fox Sports News 10:30 Rugby League – Super League (Replay) 12:30 Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) 1pm UFC Now 2pm Ultimate Insider 2:30 The Fishing Show 3pm Golf Central 3:30 Sky Sports UK News 4pm UFC Now 5pm Fight Night 7pm Ultimate Insider 7:30 The Crowd Goes Wild An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

8pm L Halberg Awards From Vector Arena in Auckland, as the country honours sporting excellence in New Zealand.

10:30 Sky Sport Select

11:45 Infomercials 5am Infomercials

11pm The Ringer AO 3 Bridget discovers a possible clue that could lead to Siobhan’s killer, and uncovers intriguing information about Andrew.

11:55 Entertainment Tonight 12:20 Infomercials

11:10 The Halberg Awards An event to honour and celebrate sporting excellence and raise funds for the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation.

1:40 Home Shopping 2:40 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 3:10 Home Shopping

11pm Fox Sports News 11:30 Ironman Series (Highlights) 1am The Crowd Goes Wild 1:30 Sky Sport Select 2am Basketball – NBL (Replay) 4am The Crowd Goes Wild 4:30 Cricket – World Cup Tales 5am The Cricket Show 5:30 Sky Sport Select

THE BOX

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

DISCOVERY

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MOVIES PREMIERE

Gallipoli

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6am Law And Order MV 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Hardcore Pawn PG 7:40 Modern Family PGL 8:05 Ax Men ML 8:55 Criminal Minds 16VS 9:45 SVU MV 10:35 CSI – New York MV 11:25 Elementary MV 12:15 Played 16VLSC 1:05 Criminal Minds 16VS 1:55 Law And Order MV 2:45 Ax Men ML 3:35 Raw MC 6:35 The Simpsons PG 7pm Hardcore Pawn PG 7:30 CSI – New York MV 8:30 NCIS MV 9:30 Criminal Minds 16VS 10:30 SVU MV 11:30 CSI – New York MV

6am Savage Family Diggers PG 6:30 Deadliest Catch PG 7:30 Dual Survival M 8:30 MythBusters PG 9:30 Survive That! M 10:30 Commandos M 11:30 True Crime With Aphrodite Jones M Taylor’s Tale.

12:30 Redrum M 1pm Redrum M Don’t Wake Daddy.

1:30 Tabloid M 2:30 Moonshiners M Time to ’shine.

3:30 Edge Of Alaska M Bear Attack.

4:30 Deadliest Catch PG Slow Burn.

5:30 MythBusters PG 6:30 Auction Hunters PG 7:30 Railroad Alaska PG 8:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 9:30 Edge Of Alaska M 10:30 Siberian Cut M River of Mud. 11:30 Secret Lives Of Stepford Wives M All Bets are Off.

6:20 Biography – Natalie Portman PG 2011 Documentary.

7:10 Thor – The Dark World MV 2013 Action. Chris Hemsworth.

9am Twixt MVC 2011 Horror.

Val Kilmer, Elle Fanning.

10:30 The Counsellor 16VLS 2013 Crime. Michael Fassbender.

12:30 Banshee Chapter MVLC 2013 Horror. Katia Winter, Ted Levine.

2pm Scary Movie 5 MVLS 2013 Comedy Horror. Ashley Tisdale.

3:30 Thor – The Dark World MV 2013 Action. Chris Hemsworth.

5:20 Back In The Day 16LS 2014 Comedy. Morena Baccarin.

6:55 Deadfall 16VLS 2012 Crime.

Eric Bana, Olivia Wilde.

8:30 Mindscape MLS 2013 Thriller.

Mark Strong, Taissa Farmiga.

10:10 42 PGL 2013 Drama.

Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford.

8:35 Memoirs Of A Geisha MS 2005 Drama. Ziyi Zhang, Ken Watanabe.

11am 50 First Dates MS 2004 Comedy. Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Rob Schneider.

12:40 The Patriot 16V 2000 War Drama. Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger.

3:20 Mean Machine MVL 2002 Comedy. Vinnie Jones, David Kelly.

5pm The Upside Of Anger MLS 2005 Drama. Joan Allen, Kevin Costner.

6:55 The Marine MV 2006 Action.

John Cena, Robert Patrick.

8:30 Autumn In New York ML 2000 Drama. A successful man and a free spirit, 20 years younger than him, fall in love. Richard Gere, Winona Ryder.

10:20 Ace Ventura – Pet Detective PGL 1994 Comedy. Jim Carrey, Courteney Cox Arquette.

11:50 The Upside Of Anger MLS 2005 Drama. Joan Allen, Kevin Costner.

12:30 Ax Men ML 1:20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 1:45 Law And Order MV 2:35 SVU MV 3:25 NCIS MV 4:15 Criminal Minds 16VS 5:05 Billy The Exterminator PGL 5:35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG

Midnight Secret Lives Of Stepford Wives M 12:30 I (Almost) Got Away With It M 1:30 Nightmare Next Door M 2:30 Savage Family Diggers PG 3am Deadliest Catch PG 4am Get Out Alive With Bear Grylls PG 5am Dirty Jobs PG

12:15 Good Neighbours 18VL 2010 Thriller. Jay Baruchel, Scott Speedman.

1:55 Freaky Deaky 16VLS 2012 Comedy. Billy Burke, Christian Slater.

3:30 Deadfall 16VLS 2012 Crime.

Eric Bana, Olivia Wilde.

5:05 Back In The Day 16LS 2014 Comedy. Morena Baccarin.

1:45 Mean Machine MVL 2002 Comedy. Vinnie Jones, David Kelly.

3:25 The Making Of Johnny English Reborn PG 3:45 Autumn In New York ML 2000 Drama. Richard Gere, Winona Ryder.

5:30 Ace Ventura – Pet Detective PGL 1994 Comedy. Jim Carrey.

THURSDAY

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11:30 Last Man Standing 3 Mike plays mind games with Mandy after he sees her sneaking into the house after a late night out with Kyle.

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

1pm The Bold And The Beautiful PGR 1:30 Dr Phil AO 2:30 The Real Housewives Of New Jersey PGR 3:25 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals 30 3:55 Entertainment Tonight 4:25 The Simpsons 3 0 4:55 The Big Adventure 6pm 3 News 7pm Campbell Live 7:30 N Road Cops PGR 0 8pm N Gold Coast Cops PGR 0 8:30 N Gallipoli AO As dawn breaks on April 25, 1915, 17-year-old Thomas ‘Tolly’ Johnson lands with the Anzac troops at Gallipoli and finds himself in a battle for the Turkish heights. 0 10:15 3 News 10:45 NCIS – LA AO 3 0

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

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6am Basketball – NBL (Highlights) Townsville Crocodiles v New Zealand Breakers.

6:30 The Fishing Show 7am Golf – Feherty Tom Lehman.

8am Golf – Titleist Performance Institute 8:30 Golf – Big Break 9:30 Swimming – New Zealand Zonal Championships (Highlights) 11am Football – A-League (Replay) Perth Glory v Sydney FC. 1pm Golf Central 1:30 Rugby – IRB Sevens World Series (Highlights) Day One. 3pm Rugby – IRB Sevens World Series (Highlights) Day Two. 4:30 Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) Widnes Vikings v Wigan Warriors.

5pm Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) St Helens v Catalans Dragons.

5:30 Ironman Series (Highlights) Round Five – Newcastle.

7:30 Fox Sports News 8pm The Cricket Show 8:30 Cricket In Colour The 1992 Cricket World Cup. This World Cup was the first event to have matches played under floodlights, white balls and coloured jerseys with names on the back.

10pm Cricket – World Cup Tales 10:30 Cricket – World Cup Documentary 11:30 Halberg Awards (Replay)

THURSDAY

2am The Crowd Goes Wild 2:30 Fox Sports News 3am Sailing – Volvo Ocean Race 3:30 Football – A-League (Replay) Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City.

5:30 Football League Show

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Bowling at the best

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The Black Caps take on South Africa today in a final hit-out ahead of the Cricket World Cup which begins on Saturday.

And they can ask Mid Canterbury’s Deon Biggs for some inside information on the tournament favourites.

Biggs was privileged to have the opportunity to bowl to the South Africans in the nets at the weekend.

Canterbury cricket were asking for some net bowlers, with Biggs getting his name on the list.

“My coach rang me up last week and just asked “would you like to bowl to South Africa”, Biggs said.

He got to have a crack at fellow fast bowlers Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander as well as middle order batsman David Miller.

Biggs couldn’t claim an international scalp, but will take plenty away from the experience.

“I wasn’t nervous, it just felt like another practice but it was pretty special.

“It was pretty exciting bowling to top quality international players.”

“They didn’t offer too many tips but were pretty sociable. It was pretty relaxed, they were making jokes and talking to us all.”

The South Africans will be much more serious today when they take on the Black Caps at Hagley Oval.

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in a warm-up match at Hagley Oval on Monday, chasing down a rainreduced target of 188 with three balls remaining.

The Black Caps on the other hand were in a shaky spot against Zimbabwe on Monday until the rain put an end to the match, but not before the struggling-for-form Martin Guptill made a confidence-boosting century in the 158/7 in Lincoln.

The New Zealanders will be back at Hagley Park to open the tournament against Sri Lanka on Saturday, with Biggs set to watch on from the stands.

Mid Canterbury cricketer Deon Biggs got up close and personal with the cricket World Cup favourites South Africa.

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