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Overcrowding fire, health risk BY SUSAN SANDYS

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A lack of affordable housing in Ashburton is encouraging crowded living conditions, posing fire and health risks. Ashburton firefighters are seeing more cases of people living in garages, and the Salvation Army is calling for the government to include smaller towns such as Ashburton in any moves to increase lowcost housing supplies. Concerns have been raised following a man almost being burned alive as he slept in a garage at a Housing New Zealand home at Netherby on Sunday. However, Housing New Zealand is satisfied the residence, where one woman with three children are listed as tenants, was not permanently overcrowded. New Zealand Fire Service fire investigator and Ashburton firefighter Murray Cairns said brigade members were now always on alert when called to garage fires. “It’s a real risk nowadays, people living in garages,” Mr Cairns said. The brigade attended the Netherby blaze, and Mr Cairns said while the tenants said the garage was used for only overnight visitors, it appeared it was being used as more permanent accommodation. Mr Cairns said it followed another residential fire at a Turton Street address earlier this year, where the garage had been converted into a bedroom. In that case 12

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extended family members escaped from the burning building. Other blazes in recent years included a fire at a Tinwald home where there was at least nine people living. Garages could go up in flames quicker than homes due to their structure, and often did not have smoke alarms. And in an overcrowded home, it could be more difficult for everyone to get out safely. Salvation Army community ministries manager Judith Lilley said there were growing numbers of larger families living in the town. And with larger rental properties being expensive and in high demand, it often made sense for more than one family to share accommodation. In such situations it was not only fire risk which was a concern, but also sanitation and health. It was a New Zealand wide issue, and Mrs Lilley wanted the government to ensure towns such as Ashburton were included in any cheaper housing initiatives. Housing New Zealand area manager Kate Milton said there was one tenant listed on the tenancy agreement at the Netherby property, and she had three children living with her at the three-bedroom house. “Tenants will often have friends and family stay with them from time to time, which is perfectly acceptable, however anyone who permanently resides in the property is required to be listed on the tenancy agreement,” Ms Milton said.

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Minaj under ﬁre for ‘Nazi symbol’ Anti Defamation League officials in the US have taken aim at rapper Nicki Minaj for using Nazi symbolism in her video for new single Only. The animated promo, which was released on Friday, features the Anaconda hitmaker as the leader of an army featuring her Young Money record labelmates Drake and Lil Wayne. The video does not include any blatant Nazi symbols, but ADL national director Abraham H. Foxman insists the imagery used is similar to Nazi propaganda. “Nicki Minaj’s new video disturbingly evokes Third Reich propaganda and constitutes a new low for pop culture’s exploitation of Nazi symbolism. The irony should be lost on no-one that this video debuted on the 76th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass pogrom that signalled the beginning of the Final Solution and the Holocaust,” he said.

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Sheeran’s surprise gig Ed Sheeran shocked locals in Glasgow by performing an impromptu gig at a cocktail bar where his mates had taken him for a quiet drink. The Lego House hitmaker gave the house band at the Blue Dog cocktail bar a rest by jumping on stage to perform a few of his biggest hits. “A few of Ed’s team had been in the bar last week and liked it so much they brought him along for a few drinks. Our usual band was taking a break and he asked them if it would be ok if he used their equipment to do a few songs. He played one of his own songs and then a few covers, he was basically showboating to the crowd and they were loving it. He seemed like a nice guy, he said he would come back in after the MTV awards,” the venue’s manager Matt Roland told British newspaper the Daily Record.Sheeran was in town for a performance at the MTV European Music Awards, which took place in Glasgow on Monday (NZ time).

Liam Hemsworth happier Australian actor Liam Hemsworth says Jennifer Lawrence is the reason why he’s the happiest he’s ever been. Hemsworth who stars in The Hunger Games franchise with Lawrence has revealed it was the Oscar winning-actress who helped him overcome the heartache following his broken engagement to Miley Cyrus last year. “Being around someone like Jen, who is so honest and laughs all day long, I am forced to be in the right now. I’m much happier ... I’m more comfortable in my own skin than I’ve ever been,” Hemswroth said.

Voice Icon Award for James Earl Jones Darth Vader, Mufasa, and even the tagline for a certain 24-hour news network helped make James Earl Jones one of the most recognisable voices on the planet and soon the recipient of the first Voice Icon Award. But according to the actor, there was a period when he didn’t do much speaking. As a child he suffered from a severe stutter, and went through a period where he refused to speak at all. “I once did not speak. I was mute. When I finally did speak, though, I spoke as an adult,” Jones said of the transformation. Once speaking, Jones attributes his teacher for providing valuable advice that would carry him throughout his long career. “I was 16 or 17, and my teacher said, ‘You remember yourself speaking as a child, you’re now hearing yourself as an adult, don’t get impressed with it. Don’t listen to it, because you can fall in love with the melodious of it. If you listen to it, then nobody else will’,” he said.

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Stars sign up for charity On the 30th anniversary of the Band Aid charity single Do They Know It’s Christmas, Bob Geldof is rousing the troops to raise money to fight Ebola. One Direction, Ed Sheeran and a host of other music stars will record the fourth incarnation of the song, which became one of the world’s biggestselling singles after its release in 1984 to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. Ebola “is a particularly pernicious illness because it renders humans untouchable and that is sickening”, Geldof said in London yesterday with Midge Ure, who co-organised the first Band Aid with the Irish singer. “... People are chased down the streets because of it – and it could come our way,” Geldof said. The rocker-turnedactivist said he had been spurred into action not out of nostalgia but by a call from the United Nations three weeks ago, concerned about not having the necessary funds to combat the epidemic.

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■ ASHBURTON COURT

District court deal not to his liking Earlier this year a district court judge offered Ryan James Scarth a deal – in return for 100 hours’ voluntary community work, $15,000 worth of fines would be remitted. The 21-year-old agreed, and arrangements were made for him to help out at the Salvation Army store in Ashburton. However, the equivalent of $150 an hour wasn’t enough for Scarth, so he and an accomplice helped themselves to some recycled clothing. This week he was back in

the Ashburton District Court before Judge Joanna Maze to explain his actions, having completed only 60 hours of his sentence, and with a trespass notice from the charity. And to make matters worse, his fines have increased since he last appeared – now totalling $21,000. Scarth’s saga goes back to 2011, when he and three youths went on the rampage stealing and burning out vehicles to the value of $80,000. He was ordered to make repa-

rations of $20,000 and sentenced to home detention to enable him to work and make good his debt. That sentence was later revoked and Scarth did a short stint in prison, before returning to court to plead for another electronically monitored sentence on the grounds he feared for his life. In May last year Scarth was back before the court for nonpayment of fines to the tune of $33,500 – of which $20,000 was the unpaid reparations.

Remembering Armistice Day Ninety-six years after the end of a conflict that shook the world and took millions of lives, members of the Ashburton RSA and the community gathered at the Baring Square Cenotaph yesterday to commemorate Armistice Day. Armistice Day marks the

signing of an armistice between Germany and the Allied Powers, which signalled the end of World War One. The end of hostilities occurred at 11th hour of the 11th month at 11am in 1918. The moment that ended the war that ultimately did not end all

others is commemorated at the same time every year. Ashburton District Mayor Angus McKay told those who attended the ceremony how important it was to remember the sacrifices of the men and women who fought and suffered during the war.

Above – Ashburton RSA member David Best looks on as the flag is lowered during yesterday’s Armistice Day commemorations. PHOTOS TETSURO MITOMO 111114-TM-010

He was sentenced to complete 100 hours of community work, in return almost $10,000 worth of fines were remitted, and he was told the balance of $4000 would also disappear if he completed the sentence without a breach. But community work was not to Scarth’s liking either. With no suitable address for an electronically monitored sentence available, Judge Maze offered him the voluntary community work deal. On Monday Scarth asked for

the fines to be reinstated on the grounds he had been offered a job on a dairy farm. “I gave you the opportunity to continue paying your reparations and help you through this mess,” Judge Maze said. “I don’t think you grasp the significance of your obligations.” She remitted $7000 worth of fines for the 60 hours Scarth had completed and suspended the balance until Scarth reappears for sentencing on December 15.

■ PRISON ESCAPE

Smith’s message dismissed By John Weekes and Brendan Manning The sister of Phillip Smith’s murder victim has dismissed a message from the escaped prisoner saying her family has nothing to fear. And she said his plan to make a public statement this week stemmed from a desire to be famous and have his “day of glory”. “He always wanted to be famous. I guess he is right now,” said Lynda, the sister of the man murdered by Smith in 1995. Paedophile and murderer Smith is now believed to be in Brazil after fleeing on Thursday while on temporary release from prison. Smith, who obtained a passport under his birth name Phillip John Traynor, yesterday made contact with Auckland human rights lawyer Tony Ellis.

Mr Ellis said he would issue a press release giving his side of the story tomorrow. Lynda said she believed he was only doing so because he wanted his “day of glory”. When asked about Smith’s message, passed on through Mr Ellis, that the victim’s family had nothing to fear, she said: “It doesn’t end here”. Lynda also suspected Smith may have left the country with far more than the $10,200 he declared at Customs. “He made a whole lot more than that in his import company from prison,” she said. The co-director of that company, Hastings man David Edlin, has refused to comment, and Lynda urged him to speak up. Lynda said bureaucrats were “ducking for cover” to avoid responsibility for the multi-agency failure, and said whoever had signed off Smith’s 72-hour temporary release should resign. - NZME

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Order breach dismissed She said he had breached a protection order; he said he was merely trying to block her access to his Facebook page. The result was a fixtures hearing littered with the language of social media in the Ashburton District Court yesterday – almost a year after the alleged offending. From the outset it was evident that neither party wanted to be there, but the wheels of justice had been set in motion. The police evidence was that Hayden Michael Crawford, 26, had sent two Facebook ‘friend requests’ to the complainant the day after he was served

with a protection order. Crawford said after noticing she had unblocked his access to her Facebook page, he had attempted to block her. He admitted he may have inadvertently hit the ‘friend request’ button, but had immediately ‘unfriended’ her and proceeded with his intended action. “It’s been going on for so long now – I just don’t want to be here anymore,” the distressed and tearful complainant told Judge Joanna Maze. She agreed she had unblocked Crawford’s access to her Facebook page, so he could see new photos of the children, because

it was close to Christmas and she felt sorry for him. She further conceded this could be interpreted as a signal he could contact her. However, she had been told to contact police if any breaches of the protection order occurred. She did and the officer concerned laid the associated criminal charges. During proceedings Crawford implored his lawyer, Ros Burnside, to allow him to plead guilty, to put an end to the complainant’s distress. Judge Maze told the court a protected person was entitled to suspend a protection order

at any time, by contacting the respondent. She said the complainant had accepted Crawford may have interpreted the unblocking of her Facebook page as an indication she was consenting to contact. Furthermore, she pointed out the complainant was very distressed and repeatedly said she did not want the matter taken any further. There had been no further breaches since the charges were laid. Prosecutor senior sergeant Mike Wingfield said police would not be presenting further evidence and the case was dismissed.

■ METHVEN DENTIST

Hunt on for a replacement dental service BY CAITLIN PORTER

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The departure of Methven’s only dentist has been confirmed and the hunt is on for a replacement dental service. Dr Howard Lee has left his practice, Dental Care Canterbury, and he might not be replaced until the New Year. Confirmation of the move ends a short period in which the town had a resident dentist after five years going without. Dr Lee arrived in Methven in March last year after leaving his previous practice in Kalgoorlie, Australia. Dr Lee could not be contacted yesterday but Methven GP Gayle O’Duffy confirmed he decided to leave at the beginning of September. He had been wrapping up appointments one Monday a fortnight for the last few weeks, Dr O’Duffy said. Patients were aware of the

Methven dentist Howard Lee’s departure has been conﬁrmed and the hunt is on for a replacement. PHOTO 110313-SM-065

move and the dental nurse had been contacting people who were booked sometime ahead, she said. Dr Lee’s practice operated out of the Methven Medi-

cal Centre in a separate space owned by the Ashburton District Council, she said. She said she believed two dental practices were interested in having a satellite practice

located in the space. “The reality is there will not be a new dentist until the New Year.” When contacted, the council confirmed it will work with the Methven Medical Centre to select a new practice to operate within the centre. Ashburton dentist Justin Wall said the departure of a dentist does “put the acid on” the district’s dental resources. “We will be working longer hours to accommodate,” Dr Wall said. Dr Wall’s message was for people not to panic and to consider the dentists already available in the district. Dr Wall’s practice has two full-time dentists and the practice is looking to recruit others. There are two other practices in Ashburton. Dentistry on Parkside has three dentists and Dr P A M Rumping Dental Surgery.

Clariﬁcation A report yesterday on district court proceedings in relation to the death of a teenager killed on a Rakaia road suggested a pathologist could not discount the chance he was struck by another vehicle. This was derived from a comment made by the defence lawyer in the case and while the comment was not challenged or corrected in court, the Guardian accepts it was never agreed that any other vehicle was involved. The detail in the pathologist’s report was not discussed in court but will be considered by the coroner.

Toot for tucker Toot for Tucker organisers and volunteers will be meeting at the Ashburton Racecourse on Monday evening at 5.45pm ready to hit the streets at 6pm. Organiser Cynthia Tindall said as many volunteers as possible would be appreciated. If you miss the collection on Monday night there are also drop-off points available around the district at the Rakaia Railway Terrace Four Square, Methven Four Square Supermarket and New World Supermarket Ashburton. The Hinds Fire Brigade will be making the rounds in the Hinds area.

A&P survey prize draw The winners in the Guardian’s Ashburton A&P Show readers’ survey prize draw are Jayne Douglas, George Ward and Adrianne Rouse, who will each receive a hamper from the Ashburton Trust; and Fiona McFall, Don Hayes, Sheena Clark and Margaret Campbell, who will each receive an Ashburton Trust gift voucher. The Guardian thanks all who filled in a survey at the show.

Four-car pile-up One person has been seriously injured in a four-car crash on Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway. Police said the crash occurred near the Dominion Rd ramps in the west-bound lane about 5.30pm. One person was seriously injured and taken to hospital. One lane was closed while the police serious crash unit examined the scene. Yesterday a 70-year-old truck driver was killed in a crash on the same motorway. - NZME

Baking her way to success Alice Stewart has a goal and she intends to bake her way there, one cake at a time.

Armed with certificates in both baking and patisserie from Aoraki Polytechnic, the 20-year-old has started her own cake making business. Her business, CoffeenCakes, is in its early days and operates through “word of mouth’’. But Alice intends to grow it to the point where she can open her own premises specialising in coffee and cakes. Alice is already on the road to success. Earlier this year she won a silver medal at the Southern Lights Salon Culinaire. The Waimate woman first came to the polytechnic through its STAR programme. Then after completing the baking certificate, Alice chose to continue on for another six months learning about patisserie. “Studying bakery I learned the basic techniques of baking. The patisserie course was more technical and focused on the dessert and

presentation of the final product.

“I really love being in the kitchen. The courses were great for me – especially the patisserie course as I love the creativity and challenge.’’ The programmes gave her the skills needed to follow her cake making dream. Alice was home schooled for all but one of her primary and secondary school years. Stepping into a classroom was quite foreign to her. “This was my first real experience in a classroom for several years. It was a lot better than I expected. The tutors were great – really encouraging and supportive.’’ When she’s not baking cakes, Alice can be found at Nosh café near Waimate. “I got the job after finishing the bakery course. I started on the dishes, and worked my way up to making coffee and presentation of the food.’’

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■ NZ CUP DAY

Local punters divided By Sue NewmaN

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The punters at the Devon were men divided. Their hearts were with the local lad Ricky May, but for many their wallets were telling another story. Thirty minutes out from the start of yesterday’s New Zealand Trotting Club the word in punters’ corner was that Terror To Love would be hard to beat – but that didn’t mean they were giving May and the three-time winner their cash. And these guys were the experts. Many of them had settled around bar leaners for the duration of yesterday’s cup meeting, others piled in after work. Jugs in hand they watched, yarned and waited. Everyone had tips, no one had certainties, but they were all happy to punt on their favourites – some took Terror To Love, knowing they’d get a paltry return on their investment, others were keen on Hands Christian or Christian Me. Eventual winner Adore Me didn’t get the nod from many. John Speedy and Robert Haskett were playing their bets close to their chest, happy to talk about their favourites, not so happy to talk about the size of their wager. Legs Anderson had worn the colours of his favourite, Franco Nelson, hoping his loyalty to the horse would win the day. And in another corner ‘Frank’ was a Hands Christian

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fan. He liked the way the horse had been running early season and reckoned he was the pick of the Purdon stable. There were the serious punters and the guys who watched and made the odd wager. Many said the cup wasn’t worth betting on, the returns were too small. They kept their punting for the lesser races. Most bought tickets in the Devon’s sweepstake and reckoned the ticket with number 13 on was well worth their $10

investment. Eric Holdgate got it right. And that was more a matter of luck than skill. He’s a man who chases numbers not names and Adore Me had the number he liked. The Devon might be racing heartland in Ashburton, but there were few punters flashing cash from early collects and fewer after the cup was run. One punter said he’d spent around $10 and pocketed $85 in returns on a quinella. Another had won the quinel-

la and a concession double. He was smiling. Their hero Ricky May might not have made it onto the podium this year, but the punters were a happy lot when the race finished. It had been a good race, they said and they were happy with Ricky’s drive. In the eyes of the Devon’s experts he went forward when he had to go forward. “He’s had a great run in the cup, he’s a champion, he’s a record breaker and you can’t beat that,” they said.

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It’s an insurance bill that would make most people go weak at the knees, but this year the Ashburton District Council will part out $734,721 insuring the district’s assets. In the post 2011 earthquake environment, the council like other Canterbury local authorities struggled to secure insurance cover. Insurance brokers were quick out of the blocks issuing dire warnings, with a presentation to the council in July 2011 in-

In brief Driver named Police have named the victim of a fatal road crash near Stratford in Taranaki in the early hours of yesterday morning. She was Jessica Marie Williams, 27, of Taranaki. Ms Williams’s vehicle and a milk tanker collided on State Highway 3. Police said the driver of the fuel tanker was uninjured but extremely upset and shaken from the ordeal. Meanwhile, the 13-yearold girl who died in a two-car crash on SH1 near Otaki on Monday was Te Rehira McGhie, of Levin. Drivers of both cars involved remained in Palmerston North Hospital in serious condition, and police had not yet been able to speak to them. Police said the serious crash unit were still investigating. - NZME

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■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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dicating insuring the district’s assets for 100 per cent cover would pump premiums up by 500 per cent. Eighty per cent cover would see a 200 per cent premium rise. Provisional figures showed the council’s premiums could rise from $232,959 to $392,842 – if it could find someone willing to provide cover. A year later the council had secured insurance cover, but its bill pumped up by 66 per cent, rising $258,000 to sit at $651,681. The cost of business inter-

ruption cover rose by 377 per cent and no claim could be made for the first seven days. That new bill came with conditions, a maximum claim of $80 million in one year for natural disasters. Last year its premium rose by just 6.1 per cent to $691,500. This year it rose by a similar amount to $734,721. For that the council receives cover for $220.4 million worth of assets. In a column in today’s Guardian, council chief executive Andrew Dalziel spells out

very clearly the tightrope the council walks as it juggles the need to minimise risk against the desire not to pay over the top for insurance cover. While the council has a share in the New Zealand Local Government Insurance Corporation it works with an insurance broker each year to secure the best deal possible for its insurance dollars. And this year it has spread its need wide, drawing on the packages offered by a range of companies to secure the right cover at the right price.

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Shards of wood, ranging in size from splinters to blocks were sent flying up to 70m after lightning struck a huge Macrocarpa tree at Portobello yesterday. The bolt struck the tree on Hatchery Rd about 1.30pm, and the resulting explosion shook nearby Portobello Deli owner Alan Cameron. “I was in the storeroom sorting out some stock. Then there was this huge flash and an almighty boom. “It was like someone set off an artillery round right next to me. “I jumped – I never expected it. I got a hell of a fright.” Mr Cameron said he ran outside to see smoke and steam coming off the old macrocarpa on Hatchery Rd. “Bits of splintered tree were still floating down out of the sky. “The tree had exploded. It’s quite spectacular. I’m glad I wasn’t under it.” - NZME

Ebola scare Parliament was hit with an Ebola scare late yesterday afternoon just hours after a similar incident at the New Zealand Herald’s head office in Auckland. A police spokesman confirmed a security lockdown around Parliament’s mailroom, attended by at least three police vehicles, was down to a suspicious package similar to that received by the Herald. Police were called to the Herald’s Albert St headquarters yesterday morning after the discovery of the package, which Sky News reported was claimed to be from a “jihadist group” and containing a vial of what was labelled ebola. It is a suspected hoax. - NZME

Lorde at premiere Lorde has stepped out onto the red carpet at the London premiere of the new Hunger Games film, Mockingjay Part 1. The Kiwi pop star, who rarely makes red carpet appearances at awards ceremonies, has been working on the soundtrack for the movie, which features her latest single Yellow Flicker Beat. - NZME

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■ ASHBURTON RATES

Arrears puzzle

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If you’re cash strapped, don’t make your rates bill the last thing you pay; the price for being a late payer is too high, says Ashburton District Council business support manager Paul Brake. While there is always a small group of property owners who are late paying their rates instalments, the council is looking at an unexplainable blip on its rates’ radar that’s signalling the number of late payers is growing, Mr Brake said. He’s puzzled by the October payment slump that saw 1059 properties hit with penalties. And those penalties don’t go away; if the bill remains unpaid they simply mount up, he said. Penalties for the latest instalment range from 51 cents to more than $500 with total penalties issued for the last instalment hitting $36,000. On average, close to 900 rates bills were late for each of the six instalments in the past year. The amount outstanding with each instalment was around $250,000 each time. “It’s not out of hand at our end, but penalties are an expensive regime once you start incurring them; if you let any bills slide, don’t let that bill be your rates bill,” Mr Brake said.

Rates penalties were set by statute at 10 per cent and local authorities ran a remission scheme that meant a penalty could be waived once, in the Ashburton District’s case, every five years. And that’s been a change that may be catching a few people out, as previously a remission could be claimed once a year. “You could argue our previous approach was pretty lenient and some residents were clearly taking advantage of that. With the five year one, we are still fairly lenient and you’re likely to be let off a penalty once if you’re had a good rates payment history.” To avoid rates bills slipping through the cracks, Mr Brake said the council encouraged property owners to have a direct debit in place. With that payments can be made weekly, fortnightly or monthly rather than by the traditional bi-monthly paper bill. Rates could also be paid on the council’s website. Rather than running up penalty debts, property owners having problems paying their rates should contact the council to look at payment options, Mr Brake said. Ultimately the council could force the sale of a property to recover unpaid rates, but this had only happened once in recent years, he said.

Rubbish left in Ashburton parks after Guy Fawkes has angered members of the community. PHOTO LIBBY FENWICK

■ GUY FAWKES AFTERMATH

Mess angers community BY DAISY HUDSON

“You can have fireworks, I don’t mind,” she said. “Just don’t have your fun in someone’s back yard and leave it for someone else to clean up.” The woman said her young son had called the mess “disgusting” upon first seeing it. She said the mess was cleaned up the following morning. Ashburton District Council council open spaces manager David Askin, who cleaned up the rubbish on Trevors Road, said the mess left after Guy Fawkes was “frustrating” for council staff. “You really hope that people will clean up their own mess, but clearly they don’t,” he said.

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Guy Fawkes may have gone off without a hitch for most people in Mid Canterbury, but it was the mess left afterwards that has angered members of the community. Used fireworks and packaging littered Devon Park on Saturday morning, and a large amount of rubbish related to fireworks was also reported on Trevors Road. One Ashburton woman, who did not wish to be named, said leaving firework packaging at Devon Park was “just like throwing rubbish on the ground”.

■ CHRISTCHURCH CAR CHASE

Car crashes after pursuit A car carrying three people has crashed following a police pursuit in Christchurch. Police said the vehicle was wanted by police and had avoided a checkpoint when the pursuit began in the Sydenham area at 7.30pm last night. The vehicle was pursued for six to seven minutes, southern police communications shift inspector Peter Heggarty

said. “It carried on through streets in Sydenham area resulting in a crash that occurred in Tennyson St,” he said. The car and another vehicle collided, before the fleeing car struck a parked car, he said. Mr Heggarty said an ambulance attended and one person was treated at the scene, but he did not believe anyone was seriously injured. - NZME

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Ashburton’s first home buyers could find the door to home ownership opens a little wider today when the Reserve Bank releases a financial stability report that could wind back its Loan to Value Ratio (LVR) rules. Since October 2013 the amount banks could lend to borrowers with deposits of less than 20 per cent was limited and that meant first home buyers’ deposits doubled. In Ashburton, where the average house price is now around $320,000, first home buyers needed to save more than $60,000 to be able to access a loan. The limits were introduced to cool prices in what the Government decided was an ‘over-heated’ housing market. And while the new deposit limits had kept first home buyers out of the Ashburton market, they hadn’t significantly impacted on property prices, Property Brokers manager Hamish McLeod said. “It would be good if it was lifted as it would give the first home buyers more of an opportunity, it would give them a bit more confidence, but in terms of our market, it’s remained pretty solid,” he said. What the LVR limits had done, was force first home buyers to look at other options to get around the higher deposit requirements, Mr McLeod said. “Some are putting off the decision to buy but others have really pushed themselves and gone for a new build where the limits don’t apply.” Compared to many provincial areas, Ashburton had got off relatively lightly from the impact of LVR limits because of the overall strength of the Canterbury market. Traditional first home buy-

ers might have dropped out but they had been replaced by out of town investors, particularly from Christchurch, he said. “The Christchurch market is so hot they can’t buy investment properties and they’re seeing Ashburton as a good alternative, it’s close enough to keep an eye on their properties and it’s got good rental returns. Christchurch has got out of reach.” Mortgage broker Vaughn Fraser says it has been tough dealing with the challenges facing first home buyers who were chasing home loans. “Before this came in every day we were doing three or four mortgages with more than 80 per cent borrowing but overnight that changed. We still have successes with a percentage of people but often that will involve going back to families,” Mr Fraser said. For a young purchaser, funds from their Kiwi Saver account often made the difference between being able to buy now and being forced to wait, he said. “It’s pretty frustrating for us and for them. In a market like Ashburton, why wouldn’t you buy a home when it works out cheaper to buy than it is to rent, it just makes economic sense. It’s hard telling young people they can’t do it because they qualify in a lot of ways, but they can’t find the deposit.” He’s keeping his fingers crossed for changes to the limit today. “I don’t really know what this has achieved? LVR was seen as a way to encourage savings, but when you’re paying high rent, how much can you save?” .Quotable Value shows that the average price properties sold for in the Ashburton District in October 2013 was $310,000; in October this year it was $322,000.

■ REGENT CINEMA

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Swapping a can of food for a movie ticket might sound too good to be true for some, but it is a reality tonight. The Annual Wattie’s Can’s Film Festival is a time for movie lovers to swap a can of food for a movie ticket, with all cans donated going to The Salvation Army Foodbanks. Wattie’s then matches the donation can for can. The Regent Cinema has taken part in the festival for the past few years and are doing so again this year. Owner David Favel said yesterday that so far there were a pile of cans donated but the theatres were not yet sold out. Ashburton Salvation Army foodbank manager Judith Lilley said the food do-

nated is really welcome, particularly at this time of year. “It is really good, it helps to stock up the stores for the whole season,” she said. While Mr Favel said spaghetti and baked beans are the most popular cans donated, Mrs Lilley said cans of fruit are always appreciated as they are great for the Christmas hampers. The festival began in 1993 making this year the 21st annual festival. It takes place nationwide and cans could be donated and swapped for a ticket from Wednesday, November 5 until festival night, tonight. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Planes: Fire and Rescue are the movies that are being shown and both will begin at 6pm.

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Central Otago police are shocked and upset at the actions of a former colleague who yesterday admitted using his police-issued iPhone to record a teenage girl having a shower. The former policeman’s behaviour was “in direct contradiction to the core values that police stand for,” relieving Otago rural area commander Inspector Olaf Jensen said yesterday. His comments came after the defendant appeared in the Alexandra District Court yesterday and pleaded guilty to a charge of intentionally making an intimate visual recording of another person. Judge Coyle granted the man, who has resigned from the police, interim name suppression and remanded him to December 11. The Otago Daily Times understands some police officers in the district are concerned the reputation of police will be further tarnished, as the matter follows an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report earlier this year which was critical of police for their handling of a separate matter – a crash in 2005, involving then Senior Constable Neil Ford and 17-year-old driver Shane Cribb. The report, released in March, found multiple police failures led to the blame for the crash being wrongfully attributed to Mr Cribb. IPCA chairman Judge Sir David Carruthers said the mishandling of the crash investigation “greatly damaged the reputation of Southern district police”. In the wake of yesterday’s court appearance, Mr Jensen said Central Otago staff were “doing some excellent work to build strong community partnerships and to keep the local community safe through their actions ... this is a difficult time for them and the community.”

The defendant’s behaviour had shocked and upset his colleagues and the wider community, Mr Jensen said. Prosecutor Sergeant Ian Collin told the court the defendant’s phone had been set on auto-record and placed on a shelf, partly hidden. When the teenage girl was drying herself after her shower, she noticed the phone. She replayed the video, realised what the recording was and deleted the video. When spoken to by police about the matter, the defendant had no comment to make. He was a first offender and the incident happened when he was off-duty, Mr Collin said. Counsel Nic Soper said the defendant had had several sessions with a psychologist and a report from that person would be prepared before the defendant’s next court appearance. Mr Soper said the defendant was seeking a discharge without conviction and final suppression of his name. Judge Coyle said the public had the right to know the business of the court, particularly in relation to offending of this nature where there was a risk to vulnerable people. Although he granted name suppression in the interim, the sentencing judge would make the decision on whether final suppression of the defendant’s name should be granted. Judge Coyle had been concerned that all members of the Central Otago police would be under suspicion if the name of the defendant was not published but that was no longer the case now the man had resigned from the police. As he stood in the dock yesterday, the defendant was impassive, with his head down throughout the proceedings. Several of his former colleagues were in the public gallery during his court appearance. - NZME

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Neil Lindsay Doyle, 70, of Ashburton, admitted drink driving with an excess breath alcohol level of 842 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath (EBA 842mcg/l). He was fined $1000 and disqualified from driving indefinitely.

and ordered to pay court costs of $130.

Samuel William Harrison, 19, of Newlands, was convicted under boy racer legislation of sustained loss of traction. He was disqualified from driving for six months, fined $300 and ordered to pay court costs of $130. The court was told a member of the public had observed Harrison performing burnouts on Singletree Road on October 18 and taken a photo of his vehicle, before alerting police to the offending.

Corey Rangi Tahiri Bates, 28, of Maronan, was convicted on charges of burglary, drink driving (EBA 768mcg/l) and two counts of driving while forbidden. He was sentenced to a term of six months’ imprisonment, and disqualified from driving for 15 months on his third drink driving charge. Bates must also obtain and use a zero alcohol licence when his licence is returned.

Daniel Floyd Ready, 22, of Ashburton admitted a charge of drink driving (EBA 678mcg/l) – he was disqualified from driving for six months, fined $550 and ordered to pay court costs of $130.

Daniel Tutanekai Toa, of Ashburton was convicted on his second count of drink driving (EBA 539mcg/l). He was disqualified from driving for six months, fined $600, and ordered to pay court costs of $130 and to obtain and use a zero alcohol licence for three years when his licence is reinstated.

James Charles Pearman, 24, of Hampstead, was convicted on a charges of drink driving (EBA 782mcg/l) – he was disqualified from driving for six months, fined $650 and ordered to pay court costs of $130. Tyrone Jane, 23, of Port Chalmers, admitted a charge of drink driving (EBA 743mcg/l) – he was disqualified from driving for six months, fined $800, ordered to pay court costs of $130 and ordered to obtain and use a zero alcohol licence for three years when his term of disqualification ends. It was Jane’s second conviction for drink driving. Rovin Ravender Kumar, 35, of Christchurch was disqualified from driving for seven months, fined $1000 and ordered to pay court costs of $130 for drink driving (EBA 1077mcg/l). Byden Troy Lumsden, 22, of Hampstead, admitted his second drink driving charge (EBA 505mcg/l). He was disqualified from driving for six months, fined $650, ordered to pay court costs of $130 and to obtain and use a zero alcohol licence for three years when his licence is reinstated. Kiri-Awhina Albert, 28, of Hampstead, was convicted on her third count of drink driving (EBA 854mcg/l) – she was sentenced to 80 hours of community work, disqualified from driving for six months and ordered to obtain and use a zero alcohol licence for three years.

Andrew Thomas Calvert, 29, of Allenton, admitted a drink driving charge (EBA 642mcg/l) – he was disqualified from driving for six months, fined $500 and ordered to pay court costs of $130.

Mana Teare Tuakoi, 18, of Fairton, was convicted on charges of dangerous driving, failing to stop for police signals and driving while forbidden. He was sentenced to 75 hours’ community work and disqualified from driving for nine months. Tuakoi attempted to out manoeuvre police when they attempted to pull him over in Tinwald on October 17, speeding and driving through intersections. Melissa Emily Pycroft, 34, of Ashburton admitted a charge of driving while disqualified – she was convicted and disqualified for a further six months. Charles Rinalde Marshall, 22, of Allenton, was convicted on a charge of driving while disqualified – he was disqualified for a further six months, fined $400 and ordered to pay court costs of $130. Jade Papatua Bennett, 27, of Ashburton, appeared on a drink driving charge (97 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood). Charles Eric Pearce, 51, of Rakaia, admitted assaulting a female. He was convicted and ordered to undertake six months supervision, to include counselling as directed.

Nick Gronbeck, 23, of Mayfield was convicted on his second drink driving charge (EBA 728mcg/l) – he was disqualified from driving for six months and fined $900.

Aaron Geoffrey Laurence, 30, of Rakaia, must make reparations of $14 to the Rakaia Golf Club, for the money he helped himself to while in the clubrooms in May. He was also sentenced to come up if called if he commits a similar offence within six months.

Geoffrey Andrew Batt, 20, of Methven, was convicted of drink driving (EBA 543mcg/l) – he was disqualified from driving for six months, fined $400

Kilifi Fuataina Leugaimafu, 25, of Tinwald was convicted and sentenced to eight months supervision on a charge of intentional obstruction.

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Services revamp to hurt regions By Grant Bradley Air New Zealand will cut services from three towns and shut down subsidiary Eagle Airways as part of a revamp of its regional services. The airline is investing an additional $100 million in planes for more popular routes but from April the airline will suspend services: Kaitaia - Auckland; Whakatane - Auckland; Whangarei Wellington; Taupo - Wellington; Westport - Wellington and Palmerston North - Nelson. Hamilton - Auckland will also be suspended from February 2016. As Kaitaia, Whakatane and Westport are single route ports, the suspension of these services means Air New Zealand will no longer operate to these destinations from the dates specified. The 19 seat aircraft operated by Eagle is the smallest in the Air New Zealand fleet but had the highest cost per seat to operate because the fixed costs of op-

eration are distributed across fewer passengers. “This has led to Eagle Airways, which operates the 19 seat fleet, losing $1 million per month for the past two years, or the equivalent of $26 per one way passenger journey,” said Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon. “While today’s news will be disappointing for some communities, Air New Zealand remains resolutely committed to regional New Zealand and the changes announced today will set up our regional business model for future sustainable success.” He said he also acknowledged the news was disappointing for Eagle Airways’ staff. “Eagle Airways management, staff and unions will now begin a process of determining the future of the business. The airline has 232 employees and there are good redeployment opportunities across a rapidly growing Air New Zealand group.” - NZME

■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT ROAD SAFETY

Day of remembrance for road crash victims World Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims is about to be held for the fourth time in Ashburton. Starting at 2pm this Sunday, the commemorative event recognises the loss and injury suffered by families and the community as a result of road crashes that have taken place on our district’s roads. Since the start of this year, 176 New Zealanders have died as a result of road crashes and 1351 have been seriously injured. Eight of those deaths and 11 of the serious injuries occurred on Ashburton District roads. Road safety co-ordinator Aileen Campbell said anyone who had been affected by a road crash was welcome to attend the event. “We encourage the family members and friends of those lost to road crashes, as well as people from the wider community, to come along to this commemorative event which will see 10 native beech trees planted in the Smallbone Reserve,

adjacent to Robinson Street.” she said. World Rememberance Day was also about celebrating the incredible work by the emergency service teams and all those people who care and support others through road crash tragedies. Following a commemorative event in Smallbone Reserve, an afternoon tea will be held for the service and support staff at the Ashburton Fire Station to recognise the valuable work they do. The fire station will also be open to the community at the same time to give people the chance to look at the fire trucks and speak to staff. World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims has been recognised in many countries since 2005 when the United Nations called on all member nations to recognise the day and to challenge the assumption that deaths on the roads are normal and acceptable. If anyone would like to speak at the commemorative ceremony, please contact Ms Campbell at the Ashburton District Council.

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hat “a number of failings” allowed a convicted murderer and child molester to skip prison and flee the country is surely a horrible understatement. Phillip John Smith is in South America when he should be serving his life sentence in Springhill Prison. He’s at large and his victims are in hiding. He is at large because he was somehow able to get a passport in his birth name and equally remarkably, use it without any red flags stopping him at the border. Police Minister Michael Woodhouse says there will be a multi-agency review of the “number of failings” that allowed a prisoner on temporary release to skip the country. This will be of no comfort to the now-grown boy or his family who, despite being offered police protection, are scared he will return to New Zealand using a fake passport. They will expect answers as to how so many “failings” could have happened in relation to someone the Parole Board called an undue risk to the community. It is remarkable that GPS monitoring was not used to keep tabs on an offender whose victims made it clear they wanted him monitored if he was ever released. It is also remarkable that a vetted sponsor – a member of Smith’s own family – should leave Smith to his own devices and not get unexpected checks from officials. Smith has escaped police custody before, but corrections did not check on his whereabouts until Saturday, two-and-a-half days after his release. And the family made victim by his crime was not told he was missing until Sunday night. It seems strange he could get a passport in his birth name and that there was nothing in the system – perhaps from rigorous inter-departmental information sharing – to pick it up. Photographs are checked but not against a criminal database. If the technology exists, they should be. Many failings conspired to let Smith’s birth name become his alias. People will be blamed for what happened, but it is clear the failings go much deeper.

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he Canterbury earthquakes, and before these, major issues with the weather-tightness of new buildings have highlighted the need for public entities like our council to carefully think about how we manage our risks. Many of the services provided by the council can only occur if our assets can continue to be used into the future. One important part of having a good risk management strategy is understanding the nature and extent of the insurance cover we have in place. Ashburton District Council currently covers $220.4 million of its assets with insurance contracts. The maximum amount assets are insured to is $249.1 million. The council’s underground infrastructure policy (for things like water pipes) provides cover up to a maximum of $190 million, with 40 per cent or $76 million of restoration costs provided by the Local Authority Protection Programme (a cash accumulation mutual pool that helps 46 member councils pay for the replacement of infrastructure damaged by natural disaster) and 60 per cent or $114 million provided by Central Government under the Central Government Disaster Recovery Plan. Historically, the New Zealand Transport Agency has also covered at least 60 per cent of the cost of council’s restoring their roading assets when disasters strike. The council has one selfinsurance fund, which is a disaster insurance reserve of $2.5 million. The council has a 0.5 per cent minority shareholding (56,016 shares out of 11,030,364) in the New Zealand Local Government Insurance Corporation Limited (trading as Civic Assurance). The current net asset backing is $1.12 per share. The rest of the shares in Civic are held by other New Zealand local authorities. While the council is a shareholder in Civic that does not

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Abbott confronts Putin By AdAm GArtrell Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has confronted Vladimir Putin over the MH17 attack, telling him Russia must fully co-operate with the investigation. In a tense 15-minute conversation on the sidelines of the APEC summit in China, the prime minister told the Russian strongman it was incumbent on all countries to respect the UN Security Council resolution on the atrocity. Mr Abbott said Australia had information that clearly pointed towards Russian involvement in the Ukrainian rebel attack that downed the plane, killing 298 people, including 38 Australians. The prime minister pointed out that when the US inadvertently shot down a civilian aircraft it had duly apologised and made appropriate restitution. He “commended the precedent” to Mr Putin, Australian officials say. The men agreed that all relevant information should be provided to the independent investigation. It’s not known what Mr Putin - recently named Forbes magazine’s most powerful man in the world - said in response to Mr Abbott’s comments.

A New Zealander whose holiday to escape her life in Sydney got her locked up in Bali for nine months will soon be free. Leeza Ormsby, 38, apparently told few people about the February trip to Bali, leaving her Sydney flatmates a note to say she would be back in seven days, and part of her rent. But when she stumbled on the scene of a Bali drug raid, Ormsby’s holiday to relieve the stresses of Sydney life landed her in the very jail Schapelle Corby had vacated two days earlier. Officers seized a half-smoked joint from her handbag, and MDMA and hashish in the villa. With no other suspects, Ormsby was detained for months while officers unsuccessfully tried to link her to the other drugs. - AAP

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Tony Abbott and Vladimir Putin have a discussion at the APEC summit yesterday. AP PHOTO

The meeting at the picturesque Yanqi Lake just outside Beijing follows a brief exchange at the opening dinner on Monday night, in which Mr Abbott also raised the attack. Mr Abbott originally promised to “shirtfront” the Russian president over Moscow’s involvement in the attack, but subsequently toned down his language.

He later pledged the pair would have a robust conversation. Yesterday’s meeting means they will likely avoid a confrontation at the G20 summit in Brisbane this weekend. But Russian analysts had already dismissed talk of Mr Putin being chastened in Brisbane. “There was this idea, in Australia in particular, to turn the

G20 into a place where Russia would be stigmatised for its aggression against Ukraine,” said Fyodor Lukyanov, chairman of the Kremlin-connected Council on Foreign and Defence Policy. “That won’t happen because half of the G20 members are not interested in seeing so much hype about this. “There won’t be any flagellation.” - AAP

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Ferry captain jailed for 36 years The captain of the South Korean ferry that sank in April with the loss of more than 300 lives has been jailed for 36 years despite being acquitted of murdering those who died. In a ruling that followed five months of dramatic, often painful trial testimony, a threejudge court said prosecutors, who had demanded the death penalty, failed to prove that the Sewol’s captain Lee Jun-Seok had acted with an intention to kill. However, the 69-year-old was convicted of gross negligence and dereliction of duty, including abandoning his vessel while hundreds of passengers - most of them schoolchildren - remained trapped on board. Victims’ relatives who were present in the courtroom in the southern city of Gwangju, reacted furiously to the murder acquittal. “Where is the justice?” one

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Ferry captain Lee Jun-Seok: Gross dereliction of duty.

woman shouted at the judges, while others wept openly. “It’s not fair. What about the lives of our children? They (the defendants) deserve worse than death,” screamed another. Three other senior crew members, who had also faced homicide charges, were sentenced to jail terms of between 15 and 30 years.

“We find it hard to conclude that the defendants ... were aware that all of the victims would die because of their actions,” Judge Lim Joung-Youb said. Lim stressed that, had Lee and his crew acted properly as soon as the Sewol ran into trouble, then many lives might have been saved. “They did not honour their

responsibility to protect passengers and abandoned them. As a result, countless lives were lost,” he said. Lee and his crew were publicly vilified in the wake of the April 16 disaster and some legal experts had raised doubts over whether they would receive a fair hearing. South Korean media coverage was often coloured by a presumption of guilt and before the trial even began President Park Geun-Hye publicly stated that the crew’s actions had been “tantamount to murder”. As well as abandoning the ship, they were condemned for instructing passengers to remain where they were as the vessel began to list dangerously. When the trial wrapped up late last month, Lee acknowledged that he had been paralysed by panic, but strenuously denied intending to kill anyone. - AFP

At least five soldiers and 15 militants have been killed in three separate incidents involving a gunfight and two bombings in northwestern Pakistan. The gunfight erupted overnight at a checkpost of the paramilitary Frontier Corps in Shireendara area of Orakzai district, one of Pakistan’s seven semi-autonomous tribal regions on the Afghan border. “More than 50 militants attacked the checkpost. Two soldiers embraced shahadat (martyrdom) while 15 terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire,” an official said. - AFP

Pollution data censored Authorities have ordered one of China’s most popular air pollutionreporting apps to remove data provided by the US embassy while Beijing hosts world leaders during the APEC summit. The Chinese capital is periodically hit by choking, acrid haze, with particulate levels soaring far beyond recommended limits and public anger mounting over the issue. While the city government provides its own air pollution data, a separate reading by the US embassy in Beijing is widely considered more reliable. - AFP

Deadly sterilisations Eight women have died in India and dozens more are in hospital after a state-run mass sterilisation. Many of the more than 80 women who underwent sterilisation at a free government-run camp in the central state of Chhattisgarh on Saturday fell ill shortly afterwards. “Reports of a drop in pulse, vomiting and other ailments started pouring in on Monday from the women who underwent surgery,” said Sonmani Borah, the commissioner for Bilaspur district. “Since Monday, eight women have died and 64 are in various hospitals.” - AFP

Comet landing European scientists are gearing for the culmination of two decades’ work and a 1.3-billion-euro bet with the first-ever landing on a comet. In an operation fraught with peril, an unmanned science lab called Philae will detach from European Space Agency scout Rosetta today and descend to a comet 510 million kilometres from Earth. If all goes well, the 100kg probe will harpoon itself to the surface of Comet 67P/ Churyumov-Gerasimenko. It will then carry out experiments that could be a landmark in understanding the solar system. - AFP

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Rent increases hurt city dwellers people looking for rentals,” he said. The biggest rise has been in what Jeffries called the “scorching” rental market in Christchurch where median weekly rents have jumped 20 per cent year-on-year to a new record high of $510 per week, compared to $425 a year ago. The highest rents nationwide are a median $805 per week for five-bedroom plus houses in Christchurch. “With 12,000 houses removed from the city and an influx of workers moving in for the rebuild, the rental mar-

ket remains under pressure in Christchurch,” he said. The increase in median weekly rents was also strong in Wellington, up 9.5 per cent on a year ago. Jeffries said the rise was across the board in the capital. He’s surprised at a 27 per cent jump in rentals for larger homes, now attracting $700 a week, despite a drop in property asking prices as more baby-boomers sell up the family home in preference for smaller apartments. Canterbury median rents rose 22 per cent. - NZME

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She also threatened to run down the owners about how she had been treated. The owners acted immediately, by sending an email to the whole Arthur’s Pass and Otira communities. The email summarised their version of events and their opinions about Mrs Newman, including that she had “poor customer service and frustrating inability to follow directions”. Later that night they may have thought better of their actions, as they sent another long and more conciliatory email to Mrs Newman asking her when she was intending to return to work. On not receiving a reply, the same email was re-sent the following morning. Mrs Newman didn’t reply to the second email either, but instead she raised a personal grievance with the Em-

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ployment Relations Authority for unjustified dismissal and constructive dismissal. The Authority member found that Mrs Newman had been unjustifiably constructively dismissed, however, in awarding remedies he took into account the “ill-advised and rude”,” blameworthy behaviour” of Mrs Newman and reduced the remedy by 25% to $3000. No matter how frustrating, it is always necessary to address issues directly with the employee, in a calm and structure manner.

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n Arthur’s Pass employer found that being first to speak their mind can be costly. It might on occasion be tempting to communicate your opinion about an employee that has less than impressed or to clarify your version of events before the employee does. However, one Arthur’s Pass employer found that this can lead to a costly and time-consuming case with compensation to pay. Frances Newman, a restaurant employee, had worked at the Bealey Hotel for 20 years; 3 of these for the current owners, who Mrs Newman had told she would retire once she had saved up enough for a new car. However, after a new car was purchased there was no mention of retirement, and the owners also started receiving reports that Mrs Newman was being rude and not serving the customers. This led to an argument between the owners and Mrs Newman. And as she stormed out Mrs Newman told the assistant manager she had been fired.

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Trade Me Property head Nigel Jeffries said the latest 6.4 per cent rise in the median weekly cost of renting a house in New Zealand is likely to continue for some time yet in the major cities while most provincial regions were still showing little movement. The Trade Me Rental price index out today shows rents rising faster than property asking prices, which indicates things are tightening up for urban tenants, he said. The new index measures

rental trends for more than 10,000 properties listings through Trade Me Property by private landlords and property managers in October. Jeffries said the rate of increase in rents nationwide had been steep over the past three months but it was mostly occurring in the three main centres with six provincial regions showing a decline. “You have to look where we have job growth and it is in the metros rather than out in provincial areas. “The cities have had more jobs growth leading to more

Private dairy ingredient manufacturer Open Country Dairy has told its suppliers to expect a reduced payout in a range of $4.70 to $4.90 per kg of milksolids for 2014/5, MyFarm said in a newsletter. Myfarm, a farm investment specialist, said Open Country was the first dairy company to signal a sub $5 kgMS price, although most analysts expect others to follow. - NZME

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SI tournament Eighty students travelled to Christchurch on August 22/23 to compete in a number of winter sports. Ashburton Intermediate was well represented with teams entered in most sports.

The victorious A netball team after winning the SI tournament.

Kapahaka group does well Recently the Ashburton Intermediate School’s Kapahaka performance group competed at the Flava Festival in Timaru. The group performed a very

creative ensemble under the excellent tutelage of Bernadene Stephens-Tahuri. They were placed second overall and did the school proud. The

group gave a full performance for our school and visitors at a recent assembly. They were captivating and hopefully more students will aspire to join this group.

The soccer team, which came third in pool 2, after playing 10 games over the two days of competition.

Congratulations

Above – The rugby team which came fourth at the SI tournament in Christchurch. Right – Stand-out rugby player of the tournament Mac Kaitao.

Congratulations go to 7/1’s Elise Heffernan who won the speech competition and went on to represent Ashburton Intermediate at the Rotary Speech Competition and came second overall in the district. Other school finalists were

Calendar of events November 14 November 20/21 November 21 November 25 December 1 December 12 December 15 December 15 December 16

Canterbury Show Day Holiday Science Roadshow $6 is activity fee not already paid New Entrants Day for Ashburton College 2015 Inter Intermediate Athletics Scholarship Exams for Ashburton College Market Day 12 noon till 2.30pm at school Year 8 Formal Fun day Final assembly 1pm

Penny Stilgoe-Rooney, Willow Diedricks, Julie Mushonga and Oliver Livingstone. Caitlin Titheridge 8/5 (right) received a special Rotary Honour Roll award for her dedication to activities both in and out of school.

Science and tech winners Sanford science and technology fair prizewinners at the Timaru finals: Year 7 Individual: Mac Burdett – Gold Award; Penny Stilgoe-Rooney – Silver Award; Isy Wilson – Bronze Award. Year 8 Individual: Liam Reilly – Bronze Award; Dairy NZ Awards; Alex Dunn – Bronze Award; Highly Commended Gemma Whiting. Well done to those students.

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Broad beans, pick them young

ne of the treats of spring is the arrival of the first plump pods on your broad bean plants. Hidden within the thick pods are the sweetest, tastiest little beans – providing you pick them when they’re young. Many people have been put off broad beans because they were dished up the vegetable when it was long past its use-by date, when the pods were large and floury. The only way to eat the succulent bean is when it’s young and grown in your own garden. A meal that includes broad beans is a treat indeed. For the purist, slipping the skins off the cooked broad beans makes them even more of a treat.

Lamb lollipops and broad bean smash 1 garlic clove, crushed juice 1/2 lemon, save the other half for the purée 1 small red chilli, finely chopped small splash of olive oil 12 lamb cutlets, well trimmed and meat flattened out slightly bread, to serve For the broad bean smash 300g podded and skinned broad beans (about 1.2kg unpodded) 3T olive oil juice of the other 1/2 lemon small pack mint leaves, roughly chopped ■ Mix the garlic, lemon, chilli and olive oil together. ■ Put the lamb cutlets in a dish and pour over the marinade. ■ Cover and leave to marinate for 1hr in the fridge, if you have time. ■ Tip the broad beans into a food processor with half the olive oil,

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plenty of salt and pepper, and the lemon juice. Blitz to a chunky purée, then tip into a saucepan but leave off the heat. Heat a griddle pan and cook the lamb for 2-3 mins on each side for thinner chops, 3-4 mins on each side for thicker chops. While the chops cook, gently heat the purée. Then stir through the mint and the rest of the olive oil. Check for seasoning. Serve the lamb in a pile with a bowl of the smashed broad beans and plenty of bread to mop up the juices.

Potato and broad bean salad 200g broad beans, fresh and podded 750g salad or new potatoes 1 red onion, very thinly sliced 2T white wine vinegar 1/2 t sugar 150ml pot soured cream bunch chives, snipped 1/2 t Dijon mustard ■ Heat a pan of salted water; once boiling, add the broad beans. ■ Bring the pan back to the boil for 2 mins, then lift the beans out with a slotted spoon into a bowl of cold water. Tip the potatoes into the pan, then boil for 15-20 mins or until tender. ■ Drain and leave to cool. ■ While the potatoes are cooking, put the onion into a shallow bowl, splash with the vinegar and scatter over the sugar, then leave to soak. ■ Pop the beans out of their jackets. ■ Dressing: Mix the soured cream, chives, mustard, 1T water and plenty of seasoning. ■ Add 2t of the vinegary juices from the onion, then stir to combine. ■ Taste and add more of the vin-

egar if you like, then discard the rest. ■ Peel the skins off the potatoes if you like, then cut them in half or into quarters and toss with the dressing and onions. the remaining coriander on top.

Broad bean hummus 500g broad beans (podded weight) 5 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced 150ml olive or rapeseed oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper For the relish 1 large spring onion, trimmed and finely chopped 1 small red chilli, finely chopped 50ml olive or rapeseed oil A handful of coriander leaves, washed ■ Cook the broad beans in boiling salted water for 4-5 minutes. ■ Drain in a colander over a bowl, putting the liquid to one side. ■ Remove about 150g of beans and put to one side for the relish. ■ Mix the rest of the broad beans with the sliced garlic and about 200ml of the hot cooking liquid,

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and discard the rest. ■ P u t broad beans, sliced garlic and cooking liquid in food processor. Season and blend on a high speed until smooth, trickling in the oil as it is blending. The mixture needs to be as smooth as possible. Transfer to a bowl and cover the surface with clingfilm until required. To make the relish: Remove the outer skins from the broad beans. Combine with the spring onion, chilli and oil, season and mix well. Chop about three-quarters of the coriander and mix with the relish. Spoon the broad bean purée on to serving plates. Spoon the relish over and scatter

Broad bean fritters 400g broad beans – weight without their pods handful of fresh mint, chives and coriander grated zest and juice of a lemon one small fresh red or green chilli salt and pepper 1T cornflour olive oil for frying ■ Put the herbs, lemon zest and juice and chilli in a blender or mini food processor. ■ Pulse to chop finely. ■ Slip the skins off the beans and discard. ■ Add the beans to the food processor. Season generously with salt and pepper. ■ Add the cornflour and process until just a paste. ■ Form into fritters with wet hands. ■ Shallow fry in a heavy bottomed saucepan in a little olive oil.

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Mid Canterbury’s international opera singer, Simon O’Neill, will perform at an intimate fundraiser in Christchurch later this month to help raise money for the New Zealand Opera emerging artists’ programme. The performance will be at the newly reopened Issac Theatre Royal, which cost $40 million to rebuild after earthquake damage. Simon is deemed one of the finest Helden-tenors on the international stage. He is a principal artist with the Metropolitan Opera, the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Teatro alla Scala and both the Bayreuth and Salzberg festivals. A New Zealand Opera spokesman said attendees to the performance will sit in a seated area on stage, under the newly refurbished dome of the Issac Theatre Royal. The gathering is limited to 120 tickets. They cost $120 and give attendees refreshments and a chance to talk to the performer after the show. Mr O’Neill has just finished performing Othello in Houston, Texas, and is now singing in Fidelio in Hamburg, Germany. “As soon as the curtain comes down, he’s on a plane back to

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November 12 – The old Ashburton Art Gallery opens one last time for the Muka Print Exhibition, for five to 18-yearolds. Noon to 6pm. November 13 – Wellington International Ukelele Orchestra NZ, 7.30pm, Ashburton Trust Event Centre. November 21 – Kostroma: Russian National Dance Show, 7.30pm, Ashburton Trust Event Centre. November 22 – A Woman’s Recipe For Life, Peta Mathias, Ashburton Trust Event Centre, 8pm. November 24, 25 – Miss Fletcher Sings The Blues at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. To November 29 – Ashburton Society of Arts Spring Show at the Short Street Studio. Sixteen artists’ work on display and up for sale. December 19 – Mid Canterbury Choir Christmas Concerts 12.15pm and 5.15pm at St Andrew’s Church, $5 admission at the door. Guest artist Olivia Brown. Ashburton Society of Arts weekly art groups held Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays.

Above – Simon O’Neill will perform under the newly refurbished dome at the Issac Theatre Royal. PHOTO SUPPLIED Inset – Mid Canterbury’s own, international opera singer Simon O’Neill.

New Zealand for this special evening on stage at the Isaac Theatre Royal,” the spokesman says. Simon will perform some of his Wagner repertoire and also

give a preview of his upcoming NZ Opera role in Tosca later this year. The accompanist for the evening is Cantabrian David Kelly, a former NZ Opera Young Artist

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whose harpsichord playing in the recent season of Don Giovanni got rave reviews. The recital is on November 25. Tickets can be purchased at www.nzopera.com

Wakanui talent on display It’s always fun being the baddie when it comes to theatre and that was certainly the case for Dana Leadley (centre) of Wakanui School. She and William Wallis (left) and Ramona McIlroy were

among Year 4 to 8 pupils at the school who staged Musicville last week. Dana played an evil sorceress who threatened to ruin the happiness of the town of Musicville, where everyone loved to sing. Ra-

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mona, playing Melody, and William, playing Radical, had to follow a magical map to save the day. Assistant principal Donna Watson said the show was fantastic, “with a lot of Wakanui talent on display”.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Canterbury gallops Today at Riccarton Raceway

Canterbury Racing - Canterbury JC Venue: Riccarton Park Meeting Date: 12 Nov 2014 NZ Meeting number: 6 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 12.40pm ACCESSMAN PREMIER R75 $30,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 2000m 1 77356 Woodyeva td (3) 60 ..................... C Johnson 2 45139 Prestigiosa tdmb (5) 56.5 ........S Wynne (a1) 3 1x752 View b (1) 56.5 .................... R Hutchings (a) 4 2x113 Sureasyouwereborn dm (8) 56 ....K Williams 5 77x96 Please Release Me (7) 55.5 ....... D Johnson 6 21329 Mister Spiderman td (2) 55 ............R Bishop 7 378x3 Duchessofcambridge d (4) 54 ......... K Myers 8 x5561 Exquisite Jewel m (6) 54 ............. R Hannam 2 1.15pm ROMANO’S PIZZAS PREMIER R85 $30,000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1400m 1 56881 Coup Darci Be td (8) 59 ...... R Hutchings (a) 2 x2522 Dillinger t (4) 58.5........................ C Johnson 3 329x9 Ishimine td (7) 58 .......................M Cameron 4 53455 Ashburn Lane d (6) 58 ................ R Hannam 5 31774 Fullavino m (5) 58 ..........................R Bishop 6 35x42 The Knight m (1) 58 ......................O Bosson 7 280x7 Elusive Tracy dm (10) 57.5 ........ M D Plessis 8 2118x Ishipal td (9) 56 .....................R Cuneen (a3) 9 8239x Ruready d (3) 56 ......................... D Johnson 10 15x30 Norah d (2) 54 ......................... T Direen (a1) 11 1x204 Overtheriver db (11) 54 .............. M Dee (a1) 3 1.50pm SPICERS CPS PREMIER MDN $30,000, MDN, 1200m 1 25380 Dominator (8) 58.5 .......................... S Spratt 2 2 Natural Cash (12) 58.5.............. S Muniandy 3 743 King Of The Turf (16) 57 ........R Cuneen (a3) 4 34. Lotterio (5) 57.............................. C Johnson 5 4x5 Sharp Blade (22) 57 ...............D Stackhouse 6 54x Viviano (19) 57 ..............................O Bosson 7 37263 Ishiacourt (20) 56.5 ................... M D Plessis 8 02246 Ash (17) 56.5 ..................... D Prastiyou (a2) 9 9x244 Born Happy (4) 56.5........................ K Myers 10 935x2 Fashion Lass (21) 56.5 ............... D Johnson 11 7x2. Borntobeirish b (18) 56.5 .... R Hutchings (a) 12 2856x Luxury Liz (7) 56.5 ..........................R Myers 13 707x3 Cinderella (14) 56.5 ................S Wynne (a1) 14 3x222 Madame Jamai b (3) 55 .............M Cameron 15 5x926 So Vital (23) 55 .............................D Bradley

16 33x55 Dragons Den (10) 55 ......................D Walsh 17 8x2 Miss Mack (6) 55 .............................. J Bates 18 29 Emergency Call (13) 55 .............. R Hannam 19 0x446 Gold Promise (1) 56.5 ..................... C Grylls 20 5477x Lady Em (2) 56.5 21 30469 Mac Jagy (11) 58.5 22 Boysway 57 .................................. Scratched 23 5x Mcnell (15) 55 24 0x8 Morcoat (9) 58.5 Emergencies: Gold Promise, Lady Em, Mac Jagy, Boysway, Mcnell, Morcoat 4 2.25pm NZB READY TO RUN SALE 3YO $30,000, 3YO SW+P, 1400m 1 1751 Sealed By A Dance 58.5 .............. Scratched 2 2x18 Gottagetmywoohoo (8) 57.5........ D Johnson 3 44x39 Vector Change m (9) 57.5 .....R Cuneen (a3) 4 24 Signify (10) 56 ........................D Stackhouse 5 3x30 Bobby Al (5) 56 .......................S Wynne (a1) 6 30x4 Steelfix (6) 56 .............................M Cameron 7 145 Caramac tm (11) 55.5 .....................R Myers 8 01 Madam Bentley d (3) 55.5 ........... C Johnson 9 1. Miss Seton Sands (2) 55.5........ M D Plessis 10 27277 Tempting Place (4) 55.5 .................. C Grylls 11 7x531 King’s Violet (1) 55.5 ....................K Williams 12 40681 Another Coup td (7) 55.5 .... R Hutchings (a) 5 3.00pm VALACHI DOWNS CANTERBURY BREEDERS F&M STAKES $80,000, F&M, 1400m 1 499x0 Costa Viva td (10) 56.5 ..............M Cameron 2 91x40 The Solitaire td (8) 55.5 .............. C Johnson 3 0x147 Emerald Queen 55.5 .................... Scratched 4 1396x Sucre dmb (1) 55 ..........................D Bradley 5 8x676 Our Premonition tdm (5) 55 ........ R Hannam 6 32x01 Pinzaara d (6) 55 ............................ S Spratt 7 11x31 Britt Ekland d (2) 55 .................... D Johnson 8 6x623 Mikabella d (7) 55 ..................... M D Plessis 9 750x2 Perfect Start m (9) 55 .......... R Hutchings (a) 10 6x235 Shroud tdb (3) 55 .........................K Williams 11 x5231 Slice Of Class d (4) 55 .................... K Myers 6 3.35pm FARMERS MILL PREMIER OPEN $40,000, OPEN HANDICAP, 2000m 1 482x9 Captain Todd td (1) 59................. C Johnson 2 82553 Dickens tdm (4) 56.5 ...................L Callaway 3 4x302 Ridley t (6) 56.............................. D Johnson 4 43108 Willy Duggan tdm (3) 56 ................. K Myers

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402x1 Likeapins t (5) 55 ............................R Myers 58x06 Darci Coup td (2) 54............ R Hutchings (a) 50174 Absolut Excelencia t (7) 54 .............. J Bates x5633 Mungo Jerry 53.5 ......................... Scratched x4111 Wolfwhistle 53 .............................. Scratched 53369 Crystal Duke tdm (8) 53 .............. R Hannam 0x423 Colonel Carrera 53....................... Scratched 7 4.10pm LINDAUER STEWARDS STAKES HANDICAP $100,000, OPN HCP, 1200m 1 x1217 Antonio Lombardo dm (12) 59 ........ C Grylls 2 137x2 King Montrose tdm (4) 59 .............O Bosson 3 1179x Natuzzi td (9) 59.......................... C Johnson 4 60x16 Captain Kirk td (8) 56.5 ...................R Myers 5 14x51 McLaren d (5) 55......................... D Johnson 6 1164x The Diamond One dmb (10) 54.5M D Plessis 7 46078 Fritzy Boy 54.5 ............................. Scratched 8 1x141 Homeland td (1) 54.5 ....................D Bradley 9 24x41 Toma Valea td (7) 54 ....................... S Spratt 10 5x811 Valiant d (2) 54 .......................... T Direen (a) 11 0392x Jaggard (11) 53.5........................ R Hannam 12 87x81 Statham d (3) 53 ........................M Cameron 13 16x11 Soubrettes td (6) 53 ........................D Walsh 8 4.45pm INDEPENDENT MEAT R65 PREMIER $30,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2500m 1 21601 Blathwayt m (9) 59 ..........................J Riddell 2 33421 Seeking Redemption (14) 58.5 ... C Johnson 3 74228 Howlongdowewait b (12) 57 .........K Williams 4 88594 Enchanter (6) 56.5 .................. T Direen (a1) 5 03371 Lady Grace (4) 56 .................. M Haruki (a3) 6 57001 Forfeiture (10) 55 .....................E Power (a4) 7 41046 Miss Mia b (5) 55 ..................R Cuneen (a3) 8 73164 Moonofklairessa (7) 55 ............... R Hannam Ex-pat Ashburton jockey Daniel 9 68502 Blu Mach (3) 55................................ J Bates Stackhouse is down to ride Em10 59530 Braehill m (2) 54.5..................C Barnes (a1) 11 1x000 Haidee Dawn (8) 54 ........................ S Spratt erald Queen in the $230,000 12 8x546 Prefontaine (1) 54 ...................S Wynne (a1) Couplands Mile today. 13 34070 Miss Citron (13) 54.......................... C Grylls 5 11108 Addictive Habit dmb (8) 57 .......... D Johnson 14 26680 Hydraulic (11) 54....................... S Muniandy Ric O’Shea tdm (13) 57 .................. K Myers 9 5.20pm 10TH COUPLAND’S BAKERIES MILE 67 50314 100x8 Our Bee Jay tdm (2) 56 ................... S Spratt $230,000, OPN HCP, 1600m 8 0x147 Emerald Queen td (6) 54.5 ....D Stackhouse 1 x0660 Nashville tdmb (15) 59 ....................J Riddell 9 10112 Biologist dm (4) 53.5 ..................M Coleman 2 10034 Scapolo tdmb (7) 58.5...................O Bosson 10 54132 Irish Excuse tm (14) 53 ................K Williams 3 1x212 Albany Reunion db (16) 58 ....... M D Plessis 11 0x513 Silverdale mb (1) 53 ........................ C Grylls 4 5x539 El Chico td (3) 58 ................ R Hutchings (a) 12 21151 Miss Three Stars tm (10) 52......S Wynne (a)

M2 Matamata gallops

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11x13 Madam Victoria tdmb (5) 52 ..........D Bradley x4221 Cosmic Cube d (9) 52 ................. C Johnson 30x13 Waikaha db (12) 52 .........................R Myers 553x6 Pencuri dm (11) 52....................... M Dee (a) 10 5.59pm HALLS REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT PREMIER MDN $30,000, MDN, 1600m 1 5x722 Mr Wiz (16) 58.5.............................R Bishop 2 82229 Masterzed (13) 58.5 ..................R Black (a1) 3 2 Cheese Maker (4) 58.5 .............. M Dee (a1) 4 8x536 Abell Road (2) 58.5 ............. R Hutchings (a) 5 0463 Paddyblack (10) 58.5 ...............D Bothamley 6 0x045 Brother Bowman (11) 58.5 ........ M D Plessis 7 095 Pro Bono (17) 58.5......................L Callaway 8 8022 Anna Kaye 56.5............................ Scratched 9 2x322 Libetto b (3) 56.5 ..........................K Williams 10 33x52 Rapt b (9) 56.5 ........................S Wynne (a1) 11 x3275 Decanter (6) 56.5 ...................D Stackhouse 12 05333 Galatoire b (15) 56.5 ................... C Johnson 13 48525 Brandy (8) 56.5 ................................ J Bates 14 x7x02 Miss Maka (14) 56.5 ....................... K Myers 15 70643 Peria Princess (5) 56.5.................... S Spratt 16 94x5 Endeavour (7) 56.5 .......................O Bosson 17 438 Keep Her Secret b (1) 56.5 .............R Myers 18 74495 Strategic Ride (18) 56.5 ...............T Moseley 19 009 Maybe Miami 57 ........................... Scratched 20 0x00x Night Owl (12) 58.5 ................. L McKay (a3) 21 40681 Another Coup 55 .......................... Scratched Emergencies: Maybe Miami, Night Owl, Another Coup Blinkers on: Natural Cash, Emergency Call, Morcoat (R3), Valiant (R7), Hydraulic (R8), Ric O’Shea (R9), Libetto, Galatoire, Keep Her Secret, Strategic Ride (R10) Blinkers off : Bobby Al (R4), Pro Bono (R10) Winkers on : Viviano, Madame Jamai (R3) Winkers off : Valiant (R7), Moonofklairessa (R8) Pacifiers on : Pro Bono (R10) SELECTIONS Race 1: View, Prestigiosa, Woodyeva, Mister Spiderman Race 2: Dillinger, Coup Darci Be, Elusive Tracy, Ishimine Race 3: Viviano, Lotterio, Madame Jamai, King Of The Turf Race 4: Caramac, Vector Change, Bobby Al, Another Coup Race 5: Costa Viva, Perfect Start, Pinzaara, Shroud Race 6: Ridley, Likeapins, Darci Coup, Dickens Race 7: Natuzzi, King Montrose, Soubrettes, Toma Valea Race 8: Prefontaine, Miss Citron, Blathwayt, Howlongdowewait Race 9: Albany Reunion, Cosmic Cube, Scapolo, Nashville Race 10: Miss Maka, Libetto, Endeavour, Cheese Maker

Today at Matamata Raceway

Racing Matamata Venue: Matamata Meeting Date: 12 Nov 2014 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9 1 12.22pm (NZT) MATAMATA CHRISTMAS AT THE RACES 17 DEC MDN 2000 $7000, MDN, 2000m 1 32553 Sir Al Syd (3) 58.5 ......................... R Norvall 2 30438 Golan Power h (4) 58.5 ...............C Lammas 3 994x5 Chequesinthemail (2) 58.5 .............. R Jones 4 03920 Cruiseo (1) 58.5 .................L Magorrian (a2) 5 5x084 Shamal h (10) 58.5 ........................V Colgan 6 74400 Absolute Gem (9) 58.5 ............. K Joyce (a3) 7 99x80 Big Meadsy (5) 58.5 ...........................M Hills 8 00x00 Tu Meta Peta h (8) 58.5...................S Collett 9 42x67 Sakhee’s Star (6) 56.5 ............... L Satherley 10 98000 Bo Ying (7) 56.5 ................ U Holmquist (a3) 2 12.57pm ONSITE AUTO ELECTRICAL (2005) LIMITED MDN 1600 $7000, MDN, 1600m 1 732x9 Nek Minnit (13) 58.5.......................... D Hain 2 40x04 Destroyer h (10) 58.5 .................M Sweeney 3 09x Bomaye (1) 58.5.............................V Colgan 4 9x885 Fullflight (8) 58.5 .....................S McKay (a3) 5 0x Impulsion h (11) 58.5 ..................C Lammas 6 0x0x Meskerre h (2) 58.5 ................. R Smyth (a1) 7 87. Prince Of Patch h (16) 58.5............. R Jones 8 90x70 Ready To Rumble (7) 58.5 ............ R Norvall 9 22574 Douro h (9) 57 10 244 Cheval Etoile b (17) 57 11 6 Elgar (6) 57 ........................................M Hills 12 4x2x7 Tipilk (5) 56.5 ....................................L Innes 13 09 La Chica h (12) 56.5 ................A Jones (a3) 14 7x Tiffany’s (4) 56.5.................L Magorrian (a2)

15 06 Lady Euro 55................................ Scratched 16 0 Bit Of Crumpet (3) 55 ......................S Collett 17 x8788 Metallic (15) 58.5 ............................ M Wenn 18 858x Whatwillbewillbe 56.5 ................... Scratched 19 Bordeaux 57................................. Scratched 20 77 Corundum 56.5 ............................ Scratched 21 7x9 Improvise 57 ................................ Scratched 22 00x00 Tu Meta Peta h (14) 58.5 Emergencies: Metallic, Whatwillbewillbe, Bordeaux, Corundum, Improvise, Tu Meta Peta 3 1.32pm PEARSON ENGINEERING LIMITED MDN 1200 $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 7x4 Strong Impact (12) 58.5 ............. L Satherley 2 2246x Mezzaluna (8) 56.5 .........................S Collett 3 33x Dasha b (1) 56.5 ................................M Hills 4 2x40x Clareville Flight h (2) 56.5 ...........C Lammas 5 4x Beaming (3) 56.5 ..............................L Innes 6 4450x Flying Briar (6) 56.5 .........................L Cropp 7 x0409 Elle Grace h (4) 56.5 ..........L Magorrian (a2) 8 4. Magic Spell b (10) 55 ...................... M Wenn 9 Chili Pepper (5) 55 .........................V Colgan 10 In Memory Of h (9) 55 ..................... R Jones 11 7 Love To Lucia (7) 55 .......... U Holmquist (a3) 12 6x8. Miss Elegante h (11) 55 ...........A Jones (a3) 4 2.07pm MATAMATA COMMERCIAL CLEANERS MDN 1200 $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 347x6 Northern Star h (9) 58.5 .............M Sweeney 2 Goshawk h (10) 58.5...................C Lammas 3 5 Twickenham h (7) 58.5 ...................... D Hain 4 Gaultier h (2) 57 .............................. M Wenn 5 Great ‘N Gold 57 .......................... Scratched 6 x596x Hands Orf (11) 56.5 ...................... R Norvall

7 7047x Heaven Can Wait (8) 56.5 ...............S Collett 8 6 Take Fire (4) 56.5 ..............................L Innes 9 90 Misconceived h (12) 56.5 ........S McKay (a3) 10 2 Brown Girl h (5) 55 ...................A Jones (a3) 11 Stolen Dance (6) 55 ................... L Satherley 12 x070x Fanta Aztec (3) 55...................B Hutton (a3) 13 9x Legnani (1) 55 ................................V Colgan 5 2.42pm TIRAU VETERINARY CENTRE R65 1200 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 974x9 Peridot d (11) 59 ................................M Hills 2 1800x Panna Cotta d (6) 58.5 ....................S Collett 3 22636 Aluka tdm (4) 57.5...................S McKay (a3) 4 5x410 Chanel Number Five h (9) 56.5 .. L Satherley 5 0480x Mataatua d (3) 56.5.....................C Lammas 6 80900 O’Reilly’s Gold dh (7) 56.5 .......A Jones (a3) 7 x1059 Bonete d (8) 56 ............................... M Wenn 8 23107 Sierra Beel d (5) 56 ........................V Colgan 9 6870x Leslie’s Legacy d (2) 55.5 ....... R Smyth (a1) 10 16000 Reckon I’m Ready d (10) 55.5 .. L Magorrian (a2) 11 6966x Mi Apache Horse d (1) 54 ...A Schwerin (a4) 6 3.17pm MATAMATA POST & RAIL ITM 3YO MDN 1400 $7000, MDN 3YO, 1400m 1 4x Deluxe Edition h (5) 57.5..........A Jones (a3) 2 28x40 Highland Park (13) 57.5 .....L Magorrian (a2) 3 Bordeaux 57.5.............................. Scratched 4 7x9 Improvise (4) 57.5 ............................L Cropp 5 Rocking To Rio h (9) 57.5 ...........M Sweeney 6 Sonic Jet (6) 57.5 ...........................V Colgan 7 Sound Proposition h (7) 57.5 .......... R Jones 8 4 Sharp Choice h (12) 55.5 ........... L Satherley 9 Arpeggio h (11) 55.5 ...................C Lammas

8 Trevita h (3) 55.5 ..................... R Smyth (a1) Catarina h (10) 55.5 ................B Hutton (a3) Danzabeel h (2) 55.5 ........................L Innes Hot Property (8) 55.5 ...................... M Wenn Solo h (1) 55.5 ................................S Collett Stellar Evolution 55.5 ................... Scratched 7 3.48pm NORWOOD FARM MACHINERY CENTRE R75 1400 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1400m 1 58x00 Ewenight (15) 59 ................................M Hills 2 2105x Ohope Prince d (10) 59...........S McKay (a3) 3 0590x Carlotta dm (7) 58 ...................... Z Moki (a3) 4 74256 Secret Whisper tdm (8) 58 U Holmquist (a3) 5 5396x Zero Tua Hundred d (11) 58 ..............M Chui 6 32222 Oui tm (12) 57.5 ...................... R Smyth (a1) 7 24678 Heart Of Darkness dm (9) 57..........S Collett 8 511x0 Kool Gal t (3) 56.5 ..............L Magorrian (a2) 9 4836x Roddick (1) 56.5...............................L Cropp 10 x2610 Poppas Delight h (6) 55.5 ........A Jones (a3) 11 131x So It Goes 55.5 ............................ Scratched 12 1217x Dark And Stormy d (4) 54.5 ...........V Colgan 13 98x2x Flirty Gertey dh (14) 54.5 ............C Lammas 14 4123x Illuminati 54.5 ............................... Scratched 15 0150x Waitoki Flower 54.5...................... Scratched 16 318x0 Stella’s Honour dh (2) 54 ...........M Sweeney 17 0x411 Los Vargas dh (13) 54 18 56829 Tronic Rose th (5) 54......................... D Hain 19 23107 Sierra Beel 54 .............................. Scratched Emergencies: Los Vargas, Tronic Rose, Sierra Beel 8 4.27pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES F&M MDN RACE $12,000, MDN F&M, 1600m 1 23x6 Zaviera (6) 57.5 .................................L Innes 2 x3x07 Lil Miss Waitoki h (7) 57.5 ...........C Lammas

3 x0557 Pentarose (3) 57.5 ...................A Jones (a3) 4 858x Whatwillbewillbe (8) 57.5 .. U Holmquist (a3) 5 6 Brampton Loco h (12) 57.5 ............. R Jones 6 77 Corundum (1) 57.5 .........................V Colgan 7 773 Leviosa (4) 56 ....................................M Hills 8 554 Works Wonders (11) 56 ............. L Satherley 9 0 Suzerain (10) 56.........................M Sweeney 10 Kechika (5) 56 ....................L Magorrian (a2) 11 0x0 Liberty Heights h (9) 56 12 8x7 Stars In Align (2) 56 ........................S Collett 9 5.00pm BNZ PARTNERS R65 2000 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2000m 1 x31P9 Choysa (8) 59..................................S Collett 2 53900 Rocket Queen tm (2) 58 .................. M Wenn 3 24x00 Eskabar t (6) 58 ................................L Innes 4 x5521 Table One (12) 57.5 ...........................M Hills 5 55800 Le’vantos th (4) 56.5 ......................V Colgan 6 41553 Varro d (7) 56.5 ...........................C Lammas 7 0x00x Kick Buttowski h (3) 56............S McKay (a3) 8 8x000 Wazungu h (5) 56.......................... R Norvall 9 36936 Sophisticate tbh (1) 55.5 ..........A Jones (a3) 10 x3858 Savabella Rose (11) 55......L Magorrian (a2) 11 P2008 Skai Glen (10) 55 .............................L Cropp 12 00700 Wairaka tdh (9) 54........................... R Jones

5 13182 Where’s The Carat nwtd G & ............S Ross 6 12854 Botany John nwtd .....................J McInerney 7 82478 Miss Selfies nwtd ......................J McInerney 8 F3386 Mega Girl nwtd ................................... N Udy Emergencies: 9 11887 Zalia 30.84 .......................................T Agent 10 53777 Into The Fray 30.69 ..........................R Waite 9 2.35pm WANGANUI SECURITY C1 C1, 305m 1 61148 Macgyver Rama 17.74 ................E M Doody 2 42156 Smashed ‘Em Bro nwtd.................M Gowan 3 24343 Homebush Dawn 18.10.............J McInerney 4 78684 Where’s Rican 17.94 ...........................F Kite 5 63357 Fortis Memories 18.04 ........................L Udy 6 14752 Clamped 18.29.................................L Ahern 7 34232 Sarah’s Domain nwtd ................J McInerney 8 75245 Five Kay Leg 18.08 ............................ N Udy Emergencies: 9 45684 Gem’s Conquest 17.73 U & ..................Bliek 10 67751 All The Coco 17.98 G & .................. J Clarke 10 2.52pm NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE FINAL NZRSf, 520m 1 67221 Curious Life 30.53 ...........................M Olden 2 27841 Speedy Feet 30.33 .................... K B Benson 3 74541 Opawa Jean 30.59 L &....................... Wales 4 1121 Thrilling Dude 30.10 ........................ K Walsh 5 52661 Botany Sel 30.50.......................J McInerney 6 53552 Sue Sews Socks 30.62 ............ T Mischefski 7 34851 Minnie For Mum 29.89 ..................... S Clark 8 74641 Chill Out Ralph 30.78 L & .................. Wales

9 43632 Cosmic Scramble nwtd ...............B Hodgson 10 43842 Opawa Rabbit nwtd L & ..................... Wales 11 3.09pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C1 C1, 305m 1 11421 Big Boy Deno 17.73 .....................M Roberts 2 44332 Cawbourne Pumper nwtd ............K Williams 3 26164 Opehu Flyer 17.78 ...........................R Waite 4 61445 Homebush Zane nwtd ...............J McInerney 5 42376 Nina Be Good 17.88 ......................R Murray 6 54726 Calamity Sue 17.90............................W Kite 7 53342 Serve Ya Purpose 17.87..................... N Udy 8 34468 Homebush Misha 18.08 ............J McInerney Emergencies: 9 35886 Joey’s Secret nwtd ..........................J Tanner 10 55444 Phileas Fogg 17.95 ..........................L Ahern 12 3.27pm BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @ HATRICK C2 C2, 305m 1 24242 Homebush Limbo 17.64 ............J McInerney 2 62722 Tongariro 17.69 G & ........................ J Clarke 3 74535 Homebush Sarah 17.86 ............J McInerney 4 68211 Showem Baby 17.66 ................A Duganzich 5 11514 Fair Conquest 17.77 U &.......................Bliek 6 71174 Homebush Tiare 17.49..............J McInerney 7 46247 Tepirita Enforce nwtd........................T Agent 8 71138 Rebel Joe 17.77 ............................... A Clark 9 17265 Witch Misty 17.91............................. P Clark 10 32486 Manu Rama 17.70 ......................E M Doody

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Blinkers on: Sakhee’s Star (R1), Tipilk (R2), Dasha (R3), Northern Star, Hands Orf (R4), Panna Cotta, Sierra Beel (R5), Improvise (R6), Works Wonders (R8), Choysa, Wazungu, Wairaka (R9) Blinkers off: Ready To Rumble, La Chica (R2), Fanta Aztec (R4), Highland Park (R6), Secret Whisper, Zero Tua Hundred (R7), Suzerain (R8)

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 2 88454 Sheza Hum Dinga nwtd ............. G Holswich Cawbourne Brick nwtd .................M Roberts way Meeting Date: 12 Nov 2014 NZ Meeting number: 9 3 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 4 36443 Susan Jewel nwtd ........................M Roberts 4 Gossip Queen nwtd .........................L Ahern 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 5 6 52524 Little Prophet nwtd ...........................R Waite 11 and 12 7 63652 Working Poppy nwtd ............... T McCracken 1 12.14pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C0 C0, 305m 8 62434 Navajo Blue nwtd .................... T McCracken 1 7 Homebush Button nwtd.............J McInerney 9 3767 Mega Jet nwtd.................................S Maher 2 Pixie Dust nwtd ................................L Ahern 3 26 Scott My Money nwtd ......................... N Udy 10 35666 Scott The Best nwtd ........................... N Udy 4 8666x Cuts Deep nwtd ...........................P Blanche 4 1.06pm J P PRINT (PETONE) C1 C1, 520m 5 6 So Unbelievable nwtd .....................M Olden 1 65522 Homebush Ramona nwtd .........J McInerney 6 6 Hide The Socks nwtd ................J McInerney 2 74234 Wall Age 31.08 ............................E M Doody 7 Worboys nwtd G & ............................S Ross 3 54531 Procrastination nwtd U & ......................Bliek 8 477 Homebush Flyte nwtd ...............J McInerney 4 56454 Cawbourne Penny nwtd ...................T Agent 9 3767 Mega Jet nwtd.................................S Maher 5 21385 Lord De Air nwtd ..............................L Ahern 10 8 Homebush Inquiry nwtd ............J McInerney 6 76865 Bob’s Eye nwtd .........................J McInerney 2 12.31pm HARRISON HIRE MASTER C0 C0, 305m 7 67684 Opawa Rapid nwtd L & ...................... Wales 8 54375 Time For What nwtd ......................M Gowan 1 Miss Grasshopper nwtd ...................L Ahern 9 65674 Auckland Vending 30.47..............A Turnwald 2 Homebush Chaos nwtd .............J McInerney 3 Found My Berries nwtd ....................T Agent 10 65757 Sarah Campbell 30.93 ................B Hodgson 4 67545 Cherie Cherie nwtd ...................J McInerney 5 1.24pm LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C0 C0, 305m 5 42233 Dogged Denis nwtd......................... C Brider 1 Just About Ready nwtd ....................L Ahern 6 What A Party nwtd ...........................L Ahern 2 Goodtime Allanah nwtd ...................P Knight 7 32 Scott No Mates nwtd .......................... N Udy 3 288 Wicked Tycoon nwtd.........................T Agent 8 42 Homebush Nark nwtd ...............J McInerney 4 44533 Icahn nwtd...................................B Hodgson 9 7 Princely Count nwtd ..................J McInerney 5 33247 Thrilling Orla nwtd ........................... K Walsh 10 88456 Homebush Celia nwtd K & ............. J Maisey 6 43548 Dark Witch nwtd ............................... P Clark 3 12.49pm WWW.RACINGTIPS.CO.NZ C0 C0, 520m 7 Homebush Dodger nwtd ...........J McInerney 1 66 Lily Ma’s Smoking nwtd...................S Maher 8 42 Homebush Olive nwtd ...............J McInerney

9 7 Homebush Fine nwtd ................J McInerney 10 8 Homebush Naki nwtd ................J McInerney 6 1.41pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 C1, 520m 1 46844 Magic Arrow 30.52 .......................M Roberts 2 87227 Paddy Baxter 30.26...................J McInerney 3 43632 Cosmic Scramble nwtd ...............B Hodgson 4 66786 Jasper Haka 30.83 ....................J McInerney 5 12687 Director Vance nwtd .........................T Agent 6 52236 Boston Spirit nwtd .......................A Turnwald 7 x4472 Opawa Paul nwtd L &......................... Wales 8 31623 Spud Missile nwtd ............................ S Clark 9 36456 Darby Lane 30.67 L & ........................ Morris 10 88x67 Homebush Coral 30.56 .............J McInerney 7 1.59pm WANGANUI CHRONICLE C1 C1, 305m 1 44152 Homebush Pippi 18.02.................. R Maisey 2 54238 Sunday Driver nwtd ..........................P Taylor 3 x1336 Kiss of Death 18.04.........................M Olden 4 87228 Petra Haka nwtd........................J McInerney 5 52551 Ollie Baxter nwtd .......................J McInerney 6 81426 Do More 18.26 U & ...............................Bliek 7 6F214 Nikka Century 17.82 ....................M Roberts 8 57312 Homebush Bounce nwtd ...........J McInerney 9 86853 Miss Jolt 18.02 .................................T Agent 10 34468 Uno Flash 17.71..............................S Maher 8 2.17pm CROMBIE LOCKWOOD (NZ) LTD C1, 520m 1 43842 Opawa Rabbit nwtd L & ..................... Wales 2 42246 Madam Ice 30.65 ........................J McArthur 3 21422 Coolabah Blue 30.54 ..................A Turnwald 4 12431 Cawbourne Bright 30.03 ..............M Roberts

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Purdon power

The finish of the $700,000 Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington yesterday. Adore Me (Mark Purdon) is storming down the middle of the track to take the honours from Franco Nelson (John Dunn) on the rails in second place, and Aussie raider For A Reason (Luke McCarthy) third in the centre. Favourite Terror To Love (Ricky May) led after taking control halfway through the race but had to settle for fourth.

Adore Me the new champion Terror To Love didn’t become a four-time winner of the New Zealand Trotting Cup yesterday, as Adore Me scored a nose win in a record time. Ricky May took Terror To Love to the front a lap from home but at the finish they wilted to fourth and there was a new champion, from the allconquering All Stars stable. Adore Me and Franco Nelson had raced past the line locked together, but Adore Me got a half head decision to give Purdon what he described as the biggest thrill of his stellar career. The stable won an incredible seven of the 11 races, and in the Cup Adore Me was credited with a time that even Purdon said he never thought she

RACE 10 - CHRISTCHURCH CASINO NZ TROTTING CUP PACE, $700,000, 3200m 3-3 Adore Me (13) M Purdon 1 7-7 Franco Nelson (10) J Dunn 2 5-6 For A Reason (2) L McCarthy 3 Scratched: Lewy Risk. Also (in finishing order): 1-1 Terror To Love, 2-2 Christen Me, 6-5 Tiger Tara, 12-12 Jimmy Johnstone, 8-8 Franco Ledger, 4-4 Hands Christian, 10-10 Pembrook Benny, 11-9 Seel N Print, 9-11 Arden Rooney, 13-13 Four Starzzz Flash, 15-15 Pemberton Shard, 14-14 Pass Them By. 1/2 hd, 1L, 1-1/4L. Time: 3:54.60. MR: 1:57.90. Last 800m: 55.80. Win: $7.20. Places: $2.30, $5.60, $3.90. Quinella: $84.70. Trifecta: $1537.90 (13,10,2). First4: $6118.80 (13,10,2,9). Double: $15.40 (3+/13), $26.50 (3+/10). Sub: Terror To Love (9), Christen Me (7), Adore Me (13). Trainer: Purdon/Rasmussen, Rolleston. Breeding: 5 m Bettor’s DelightScuse Me.

could have run, 3:54.6. The race time destroyed by nearly two seconds the previous 3200 metre world record

which was held by Changeover - 3:56.4, a time set in winning the 2008 version of the Cup. It represented a mile rate of

1:57.9, and with a closing 800 in 55.8 and quarter in 27.5, easily the most extraordinary performance by a modern day pacer. “You could never predict she could run a time like that,’’ said Purdon on returning to the birdcage. “This is a very special moment. She’s a champion mare she’s done it all - and this will really cap her broodmare career.’’ Purdon said that Adore Me (Bettor’s Delight-Scuse Me) was out of petrol halfway up the straight. “She’d had enough but I knew she’d keep going, it was just a question of whether she could hold out the other horse (Franco Nelson).’’

Waikaha fronts in-form Haworth team Waikaha spearheads an in-form trio of Riccarton contenders for the new training partnership of David and Emma Haworth. The father and daughter combination have yet to get off the mark after a handful of runners

and that first victory may well come today with View and Endeavour also strong hopes for them. The lightly-raced Waikaha was denied a clear run when third at Awapuni at her most recent performance and she

looms as a dangerous lightweight in the Gr.2 Coupland’s Bakeries Mile. “She’s all good to go and done very well since last racing,” David Haworth said. “She had no luck at all last time so hopefully that can

change at Riccarton.” Waikaha showed her quality during her first preparation earlier this year when she won twice from four appearances and finished third in the Gr.3 Cuddle Stakes at Trentham. - NZME

In brief In-foal mare due a win Chequers Stud is hoping their resident stallion can have a winning influence on the genuine mare Oui at Matamata today. She will make her first start in the farm’s colours in the Norwood Farm Machinery Centre 1400 and is due a winning trick after a frustrating run of placings. “She’s in foal to Battle Paint and she looks very well. She only needs to find a length or so and hopefully Battle Paint can do that for her”, said trainer Mark Fraser-Campin. - NZME

Group One hopes alive Weregoingtogetcha took a positive step at Awapuni yesterday toward a possible Group One test. The four-year-old won for the second consecutive time in Rating 85 company to press his claims for a spot in the Captain Cook Stakes line-up at Trentham on December 6. Trained by part-owner David Hayes, Weregoingtogetcha was third last with 800 metres to run and he came with a well-timed finishing run under Mark Du Plessis to win comfortably. - NZME

Waiting for autumn Joseph Pride believes the best is yet to come from his Darley Classic winner Terravista. “He’s obviously a high-class horse who is getting better as he gets older,” he said. “He’s only had the 13 starts. I think he’ll be a better horse next autumn.” Pride is already looking ahead to next year’s Gr.1 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington and the Gr.1 TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick with the half-brother by Captain Rio to the Hallmark Stud stallion Super Easy. - NZME

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In brief Leuluia out injured He’s been one of the best Kiwis in the current Four Nations tournament, but Thomas Leuluai won’t be turning out in Wellington this weekend. Hooker Thomas Leuluai has been ruled out of the Kiwis line-up for Saturday’s Four Nations final against Australia at Westpac Stadium. The Warriors utility sustained a shoulder injury - as well as a badly gashed face during his match against England in Dunedin. Issac Luke has been promoted from the bench, with utility Lewis Brown joining the playing line-up. - HOS

Nuggets out of NBL The Otago Nuggets have pulled out of the National Basketball League for the second time since the franchise made its debut in 1990. Basketball Otago board member and former Nuggets coach Todd Marshall has confirmed the organisation is not in a financial position to commit to running an NBL team and says the Nuggets need time to regroup. The team dropped out of the NBL in 2009, but clawed its way back into the competition the following season. - ODT

Brothers together again If playing against one Morris is tough, the twins reckon they can pose an even greater danger next NRL season now they’ve been reunited. Fronting the media together yesterday, brothers Josh and Brett were coy on what position Brett will play in coach Des Hasler’s Canterbury backline following his high-profile switch from St George Illawarra. While he’s made his name as a winger, it’s widely believed Hasler will look to employ him as a strike fullback the club’s been on the lookout for since Ben Barba left at the end of 2013. - AAP

Boyd follows Bennett Brisbane great Willie Carne has questioned Darius Boyd’s Broncos return, suggesting the troubled fullback may benefit from finally breaking ties with long-time mentor Wayne Bennett. Boyd has reportedly agreed to a three-year deal worth $1.2 million with Brisbane, continuing his association with Bennett. But Carne hinted Boyd may gain from seeking a change as he looks to bounce back from a difficult year. “He’s been under Wayne’s watch for quite a while,” two-time Broncos premiership winner Carne said. “He may need to be under someone else’s watch. But in saying that you can only lead a horse to water.” - AAP

LeBron running hot LeBron James had a triple-double with 32 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, and Kyrie Irving scored 27 of his 32 in the second half to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers over the New Orleans Pelicans 118-111 yesterday. Kevin Love added 22 points for the Cavs, who played their second home game this season. Meanwhile Derrick Rose had 24 points and seven assists in his return to the lineup as the Chicago Bulls beat Detroit, Kawhi Leonard equaled his career high with 26 points despite playing with only one good eye, as San Antonio closed with a rush to beat Los Angeles 89-85. - AFP

Team NZ Adventure Braden Currie, Jess Simson, Glen Currie and Dougal Allan in China.

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The Currie brothers helped Team NZ Adventure to a clean sweep in the Wuhan Adventure Race in China this week. Braden and Glen Currie combined with Jess Simson and Dougal Allan to win all three days of racing.

It was close racing but Team NZ Adventure had two wins under their belt to hold “a few minutes” lead on fellow Kiwi team, SOS Rehydrate. The team’s go hard approach continued to have them set the pace taking a third day’s win to seal a convincing overall win. There was a mixture of ori-

enteering, mountain biking, kayaking, cross country running, wall climbs, abseiling. Prior to racing in China, Braden had taken out the Augusta Adventure race with a dominant performance, taking the crown for the second year in a row, with Allan coming in second.

The race involved a 13.5 kilometre coastal run, a shortened 1.5 kilometre ocean swim, a shortened eight kilometre ocean paddle followed by a 32 kilometre mountain bike leg and finished with a 2.5 kilometre beach run. Currie led from start to finish, clocking 3:47.54 with Allan five minutes back.

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All Blacks aim for 80-minute performance By Patrick Mckendry As the All Blacks approach their penultimate test of the year it’s not difficult to work out what their major goal will be - an 80-minute performance against Scotland at Murrayfield after being able to achieve that only once so far this year. That 51-20 thrashing of Australia at Eden Park is a highwater mark for the All Blacks, who have a record this year of 10 wins, one loss and one draw from their 12 tests. The record is good, on the whole, and there has been some good stuff in almost every test. There was the first half against England in Hamilton in June, the defence against Australia in the disappointing draw in the Sydney drizzle (which

might have been the boost the All Blacks needed for the following week in Auckland), the mental fortitude in Wellington when the Boks nearly took it at the death, the comeback after giving away a big lead in their Ellis Park defeat and a successful fightback in the final Bledisloe Cup test in Brisbane before coping magnificently when going a man down against England last weekend at Twickenham. They were good against the USA in Chicago, but should have been given the Eagles are not a tier one test nation. When you go out each week looking for the perfect performance, as the All Blacks do, consistency is the key, and in this respect they aren’t there yet.

One of the more noticeable of their issues is their propensity for a slow start. We saw it against England and in their two previous tests - against the Wallabies at Suncorp Stadium and before that the South Africans in Johannesburg. “One of the things we’ve been working on has been [fixing] our slow start,” said veteran hooker Keven Mealamu. “We’re trying to find some remedy around that. It’s not something we can actually pinpoint at the moment because there are a lot of different things adding up to it. I’m always proud of the way we work hard for the 80 minutes, but if we could start a lot better it would give us a better chance at the end.” Scotland, under new coach

Vern Cotter, a New Zealander, have the potential to be difficult opponents. Cotter’s determination to instil a winning mentality is paying off - the hosts’ 41-31 victory over Argentina, which was more dominant than the final score suggests, has made the All Blacks sit up and take notice. For 35-year-old Mealamu, who will beat Colin Meads’ New Zealand record of 361 first-class games if he takes the field, the pack needs to take control after an up-and-down afternoon at Twickenham. “It’s a focus point of our preparation while we up here. It’s something they do really well, their set pieces and driving lineouts so obviously we’re going to spend a bit more time on that.” - NZME

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Late night fight By Daniel RichaRDson The time of the fight is another hurdle for Mark Hunt ahead of his interim heavyweight title shot at UFC 180 in Mexico City this weekend. Hunt’s five-round bout with Brazilian Fabricio Werdum (18-5-1) isn’t scheduled to begin until 11pm local time on Saturday night (6pm, Sunday NZT), which will be the latest time of the day Hunt has ever fought. The 40-year-old has 64 professional fights to his name across boxing, kickboxing and MMA but even in his main event days in K-1 kickboxing he would rarely fight after 9 or 10pm. “It doesn’t matter whether it’s going to be tough or not, it’s too late to worry,” Hunt told the Herald. The Super Samoan has been on a tear to cut weight and acclimatise to Mexico City’s altitude of 2250m above sea level since he took the fight to meet Werdum after UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez suffered a knee injury. Hunt and his fitness trainer Alex Flint arrived in Mexico two weeks ago and the rest of his team joined him shortly after. “It’s a hard slog to get to the top end and if it was for everyone to do then everyone would be here,” Hunt said. Hunt (10-8-1) last fought when he knocked out Roy Nelson at UFC Fight Night 52 in Japan in September, while Werdum’s last trip to the cage came in April when the 37-year-old comfortably outpointed Travis Browne. Hunt’s weight cut is on track and he only needs to shed another 5kg by Saturday to make the UFC’s 120.6kg limit for heavyweights. He began his water-loading yesterday, which will help him shed a few more kilograms and he should face less of a scramble than the Nelson bout where he needed to drop 6kg 18 hours before the weigh-in.

The International Cricket Council yesterday announced a 20 per cent increase in prize money for next year’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The winners will take home $US3.975 million but if a team remains unbeaten that would rise to more than $US4 million. “A total of $US10 million, an increase of approximately 20 per cent over the

NBA results Collated NBA results yesterday (home team in CAPS): CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 118 New Orleans Pelicans 111 INDIANA PACERS 97 Utah Jazz 86 CHICAGO BULLS 102 Detroit Pistons 91 NEW YORK KNICKS 85 Atlanta Hawks 91 LA CLIPPERS 85 San Antonio Spurs 89

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Hunt and Werdum are nearly living on top of each other in their Mexican hotel, which occurred inadvertently as the UFC generally try to book fighters to stay in other parts of their accommodation. They both have access to the same pool that is behind their rooms and Hunt even posted a photo of the pair to social media this week. “We’ll be a lot closer on Saturday night,” Hunt quipped. “For me, and like him, he’s a christian man, it’s just one of those things. “[Fighting] is our job and how we feed our families.” - Daniel Richardson travelled to Mexico courtesy of Sky Arena and the UFC. - NZME.

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■ Squash Celtic Squash Club Results from last week’s round of the Celtic Squash Club’s summer league competition: Sandy Donlan lost to Kieron Grey 0-3, Rebecca Abernethy beat Nathan Forbes 2-1, Nigel Tew lost to Scott van den Bemd 1-2, Paul Cousins lost to Sam Harrison 1-3. Chrissie Stratford beat Rachel Prendergast 3-0, Gary Casey beat Cath Blacklow 3-2, Ian Dolden lost to Pete Blacklow 0-4, Pat Summerfield lost to Jock O’Connor 0-4, Ju-

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Stock Truck Driver Mayfield Transport/Hobbs & Banks Transport Ltd is a rural based company which operates a modern fleet of trucks. We are looking for an experienced Class 5 Truck Driver. Suitable candidates will have: • A FULL and current class 5 truck and trailer licence • Relevant driving experience (additional training will be given) • Self-motivation and a can-do attitude • Excellent references To apply, please call Mick on 03 303 6102 (extension 1) or 027 435 4371 or email your current CV to mick.mayfieldtransport@xtra.co.nz.

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Canterbury Anniversary Day Weekend The office will be closing at 5pm, Thursday, November 13 and will be CLOSED Anniversary Day, Friday, November 14, We will be open again 8am, Monday, November 17, 2014.

Run-ons / Single Columns / Announcements / Greetings* Publishing Date • Friday, November 14 (Closed) • Saturday, November 15 (Closed) • Monday, November 17 • Tuesday, November 18

Booking Deadline 4pm, Thursday, November 13 4pm, Thursday, November 13 4pm, Thursday, November 13 Normal deadlines resume

* Birthday Greetings with a photo are required THREE working days prior to first publication date * Daily Events - required THREE working days prior to first publication date.

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Booking Deadline 12 noon, Thursday, November 13 12 noon, Thursday, November 13 12 noon, Thursday, November 13 Normal deadlines resume

ROP & National Advertising To enquire about Run Of Paper advertising deadlines, please phone the Ashburton Guardian office to speak to an Advertising Sales Consultant. Phone 03 307 7900.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

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

SITUATIONS WANTED EXPERIENCED tractor driver, machinery operator, dairy farmer seeking full time position. Accommodation required, partner available for relief milking. Both of us highly skilled and hard working. Please phone 027 951 6346 thanks.

Tender

– C632 Sealed Road Rehabilitation, Thompsons Track, Ashburton District, 2014/15 Tenders are invited for undertaking road rehabilitation to two sections of Thompsons Track within the Ashburton District, totalling approximately 4550m. The work involves minor drainage improvements, shoulder preparation and earthworks, metalcourse construction, sealing and other miscellaneous works. Tender documents are available from the Ashburton District Council, PO Box 94, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton, 7740, Phone (03) 307 7700. All inquiries should be directed to Brian Fauth, Contracts Manager. Tenders close with the Chief Executive, Ashburton District Council, at 4.00pm on Tuesday 18 November 2014.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Allenton Scouts AGM November 25, 2014 7.30pm at the den, Melrose Road, Ashburton.

MOTORING FOUR BERTH CARAVAN for sale, registered and warranted and electrical WOF, full awning. Phone 027 279 8952. VEHICLE GROOMING, cars, utes etc. Interior, Exterior, cut and polish. We can pick up and deliver, Robinson Street. Auto Groomers, 13 Robinson St, phone Paul 027 887 4786. WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308-6737.

LOST, FOUND

Allenton Rugby Football Club (Inc)

Mt Somers Rugby Club A.G.M. November 19, 7.30pm Mt Somers Rugby Clubrooms All welcome Any apologies/enquiries to Dale Stanley 021 508 294.

This cat has arrived at our house in the Havelock Street, west area. She is fluffy with tortoise shell markings and a pink collar. We would like to find her family. Please phone 308 7292.

LIVESTOCK, PETS

BUYER of unwanted animals. Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals. We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 621, A/H 03 348 9439.

To be held in the Tea Kiosk, Ashburton Raceway At 7.30pm on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Agenda: • President’s Report • Financial Report • Presentation of Awards • General Business • Guest speaker Mark McNamara

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

FOR RENT - Three bedroom brick house. Heat pump $340 per wk. Ph 027 480 5662.

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Sponsored Golf Tournament Our annual golf match will be held at the Tinwald Golf Club on Friday, November 21, 2014 All interested players should phone (03) 307 5800 with their entry by Monday, November 17, 2014. 11.00am report for 11.30 start Men & Women Handicap & Non Handicap Sections

Entry Fee $25

Birthday Greetings Brought to you by Kitchen Kapers.

Ella Rose Reed Wishing you a Happy 8th Birthday. Lots of love Grandma and Grandad Murchie. xx

We will be closed Christchurch Show Weekend

th th THREE bedroom house, Friday 14 to Sunday 16 Tinwald. One bathroom, large HIRE garage. Available from Nov. GENERAL hire. Lawn- 31. Rent $340 p/w. Phone Ashburton mowers, chainsaws, concrete 027 550 3737. Cnr East & Burnett Sts breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / contracting TWO bedroom flat. Warm Ashburton Ph 308 7222 sunny. Logburner. work, Call and see U-Hire and Ashburton. 588 East Street. Garage. Permanent material. Guardian Classifieds Open Mon-Fri 7.30 - 5.30pm; West side location. $230 per 307 7900 Sat 7.30am - 5.00pm; Sunday week. Tel. 308 8774. 8am - 12.30pm. – Ph: 308 8061 A/h: 308 7460 www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

FOR SALE

Lily Hulme Happy 7th Birthday Lily. Lots of love, Nana and Grandad. Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our level 3 oﬃce for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.

Number cake tins $15 for 7 day hire

CONTAINERS for sale or hire, ex shipping: general and insulated. Sidelifter available for delivery. Wilson Bulk Transport, Phone 308-7772.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

CINDY Kiwi, 38, size 6, attractive, busty, long hair. GFE. Phone calls only. 027 448 7011. SUE - attractive and busty. Genuine callers only. Please no texting. Available a week. Phone 021 0233 9259.

MEETINGS, EVENTS

Members and supporters welcome. G. Henderson Secretary

Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Neil McCann Group Manager Service Delivery

PUBLIC NOTICES

The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Clubrooms on Friday, November 28, 2014 at 7.30pm Secretary Alister Glassey.

Mid Canterbury Trotting Owners’ Association AGM

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Daily Events Wednesday

9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. 9.00am - 12.30pm Second time round op shop. Baptist 8.30am Church. Cnr Havelock and Cass Street. ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB. 10.00am Kakahu Bush easy to medium walk, new members welcome, phone Jenny 308-6862. ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street. Meet Ashburton Courthouse, Baring 10.00am - 12noon Square West. WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. 9.00am - 11.00am Tasmanian doubles. The Domain. HAKATERE MARAE HEALTH CLINIC. 10.00am - 4.00pm Now operating Wednesday’s , payment is ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY a donation. Hakatere Marae, Main Road, GROUP. Fairton.

All welcome. 254 Cameron Street. 10.30am ASHBURTON WOMENS PROBUS CLUB. Coffee morning at Robert Harris, West Street. 10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises, suited to people with walking aids. M.S.A. Social Hall. Havelock Street. 1.00pm - 4.00pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association. The Domain, Philip Street.

1.15pm GOLF CROQUET WAIREKA. Doubles, drawn partners. Waireka, Philip Street. 7.00pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Sequence dancing, Pipe Band Hall, Creek Road. 7.00pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women walking group. 48 Allens Road. 7.00pm ASHBURTON ROSE GROUP.

Monthly meeting, rose show, bring Iris Blooms. Catholic Rooms, Winter Street. 7.00pm - 9.30pm MID CANTERBURY LINE DANCERS. Learn to line dance 7pm, beginner/ intermediate (8pm - 9pm). Instructor Annette 307-7138a/h. Tinwald hall, Graham Street. 7.30am ASHBURTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. Field trip competition, show and tell. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

Thursday

10.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit kidz, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven. 10.30am RAKAIA REAL WOMEN. Real women circuit training in the hall, St Andrews Church, Bridge Street, Rakaia.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Stretching exercises for all abilities. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street. 1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC 3. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road. 1.00pm - 4.00pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD. Stitching poppies for “5000POPPIES” materials supplied, vistors very welcome.

Senior Centre, Cameron Street. 1.30pm M.S.A. PETANQUE. Come and try Petanque, everyone welcome. Racecourse Road. 7.30pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Old time / sequence dancing. Learn to dance, all welcome. Pipe Band Hall, Creek Road.

9.30am M.S.A. TAI CHI. For beginners, starting to learn the next 24 moves. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street. 9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON. Great fun, everyone welcome. Racquets can be hired. Sports Hall, Tancred Street. 9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Large variety of toys for hire. Methodist

Church Hall, Baring Square East. 9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH. Goodwill shop, sale of pre-loved clothing. Tinwald Methodist Church. Cnr Archibald and Jane Streets, Tinwald. 9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Second time round op shop. Baptist Church, Cnr Cass and Havelock Streets.

Noticeboard

12 NOVEMBER 2014

RUBBISH & RECYCLING CANTERBURY ANNIVERSARY The Ashburton and Rakaia Resource Recovery Parks will be closed on: •

Friday 14 November 2014

If your collection day for Rubbish and Recycling is a Friday, there will be a change for Canterbury Anniversary day. Collections normally scheduled for Friday 14 November 2014 will be collected on: •

Thursday 13 November 2014

There are no changes to any other collections. Please ensure that all rubbish and recycling is placed at kerbside by 7.30am on collection day. Learn more at ashburtondc.govt.nz

PUBLIC NOTICE

WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

Up & Coming

Road Closure Proposal

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims will be held for the fourth time this Sunday.

Meetings

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 Festival of Pipe Band Music to hold a street march, proposes to close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder. Roads proposed to be closed: Elizabeth Street, from Walker Street to Grigg Street Grigg Street, from Elizabeth Street to Philip Street Philip Street, from Grigg Street to Wills Street Period of closure: From 12.30pm until 1.30pm on Sunday, 25 January 2015. Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge notice of their objection and grounds thereof in writing by 4.00pm on Friday, 21 November 2014, at the office of the Ashburton District Council, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton 7700.

COMMUNIT Y HONOURS The Ashburton District Council recognises the district’s outstanding community service volunteers through it’s Community Honours Awards. Nominations are now open and forms are available from the Council website, or from the Council offices at 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton. Nominations close on Thursday 13 November 2014. All nominations are treated as confidential.

Date: Sunday 16 November 2014, 2.00pm Location: Smallbone Reserve, adjacent to Robinson Street The commemorative event recognises the loss and injury suffered by families and the community as a result of road crashes that have taken place on our District’s roads. We encourage the family members and friends of those lost to road crashes, as well as people from the wider community, to attend. World Day of Remembrance is also about celebrating the incredible work done by the emergency services teams and by all those who care for and support others through road crash tragedies. Following the commemorative event an afternoon tea will be held for service and support staff at the Ashburton Fire Headquarters. The Fire Headquarters will also be open to the community after the ceremony, to look at the fire trucks up close and speak to staff.

FIREWISE TIPS FOR SUMMER Now is the time to get stuck in and reduce the fire risk at your place. Ensure you: • Clear any burnable materials around your home or sheds • Clean any debris from gutters

HINDS COMMUNITY MEETING

• Keep your roadsides mowed

A Hinds and District Citizens Association is being established and will meet regularly to discuss and implement community projects in the Hinds district.

• Clear wind storm debris before it gets too dry

The community is meeting to consider the Associations development and the process to elect representatives. The meeting will be at 7.30pm on Wednesday 26 November in the Supper Room at the Hinds Community Centre. All residents are welcome to attend. For further information please contact Stuart Wilson on (03) 308 0177.

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• Be vigilant about birds nesting in tractors • Make sure all driveways and access ways are at least 4 metres high and 4 metres wide to allow large vehicles access • Don’t light a fire you cant stop Ashburton District Council and the Northern South Island Regional Rural Fire Committee urge everyone to be firewise this Summer. Learn more at www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

PO Box 94, Ashburton 7740

Methven Community Board Monday 17 November 2014, 1.30pm Environmental Services Committee Meeting Thursday 20 November 2014, 1.30pm Service Delivery Committee Meeting Thursday 20 November 2014, to follow Environmental Services Finance & Business Support Committee Meeting Thursday 27 November 2014, 1.30pm

Career Opportunities • Board Member - Rural Canterbury Primary Health Organisation • Commercial Manager

Tenders • WW-BE10 Ashburton Sewer Renewals 2014/15 • C632 Sealed Road Rehabilitation, Thompsons Track, Ashburton District 2014/15 For more information, visit www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

WEBSITE Find out what’s happening at your local council on the Ashburton District Council website. It’s easy to use and has all the information you need about the services that the Council offers you. Visit www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

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Puzzles Wednesday, November 12, 2014

www.guardianonline.co.nz CRYPTIC ACROSS 2. Only half set of underpants prepared for barrister? (5) 5. Love the opposite combination of articles (4) 7. It makes one sick, being so sketchy when topless (4) 8. Not believing a song to be wrong, tick the end off (8) 9. Mulish way to put fag out when brought into the world (8) 11. River that counts for nothing with the East (4) 12. Does it make tomato redden, seeing it? (5,8) 15. Copper in heartless, sad setting to run before the wind (4) 17. Ringer, taken in by mouthpiece, was up in arms (8) 19. Who’ll din shatter if not on the way up? (8) 21. In short, Shakespeare deals with disposal of effects (4) 22. A whole lot taken out of the apparatus (4) 23. Serious sort of accent the French use (5)

9 10

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DOWN 1. Cha up? (4,3) 2. Thing with a sting in a bonnet one is obsessed by (3) 3. I am endlessly allowed to depart for Butterfly (5) 4. Can be upset in the penalty, but finds necessary money (7) 5. Being one of the ‘haves,’ he’s suffered a change of heart (3) 6. Material to work the land around the West (5) 10. Orchestra of about fifty can appear smooth (5) 11. Nail one out as being put in about the nose (5)

13. Grace, perhaps – such a dear! (7) 14. Pine trees may drop them, but they have their point (7) 16. The old girl has an icecream, which is about right (5) 18. Wood for modelling, a chunk of which turns up (5) 20. Break the top off cloth surface (3) 21. Misery waged over European leaders (3)

DILBERT

QUICK Across 1. Nous 8. Calculated 9. Bambinos 10. Race 12. Hazard 14. Learns 15. Cirrus 17. See red 18. Meld 19. Irrigate 21. Daredevils 22. Hang Down 2. One at a time 3. Scab 4. Cloned 5. Mussel 6. Marriage 7. Edge 11. Confection 13. Abridges 16. Sniper 17. Sordid 18. Made 20. Gush

19 21

CRYPTIC Across 1. Remuneration 8. Abdicate 9. Star 11. Dodge 12. Immense 13. Earn 15. Asia 19. Tipping 20. Knack 22. Cook 23. Helmsman 24. Safe and sound Down 2. Ended 3. Uncles 4. Entail 5. Intends 6. Nerve-racking 7. Candlesticks 10. Imp 14. Reproof 16. Dip 17. Agreed 18. Akimbo 21. Ammon

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS

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QUICK ACROSS 6. Plunderer (6) 7. Legendary (6) 10. Survive longer than (7) 11. Defence presented in court (5) 12. Armoured vehicle (4) 13. Guide a vehicle or ship (5) 16. Follow with eyes (5) 17. Suitor (4) 20. Coral island (5) 21. Grave (7) 22. Compares (6) 23. Property for lease (6)

DOWN 1. An unseen insect observer (3,2,3,4) 2. Satisfied (7) 3. Spiral (5) 4. Worker in control of others (7) 5. Tartan (5) 8. Home handiwork (2,2,8) 9. Money for small expenses (5,4) 14. Wreath (7) 15. Rises up in rebellion (7) 18. Stoppers (5) 19. Desiccated (5)

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ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20) Having the right work/life balance is a priority, especially with your professional star on the rise and relationships needing your attention. TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) With things ticking over on the work front and the next professional push not coming until early next month you can afford to get something back. GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) With your eyes open, head in the game, a sense of where your heart stands and the power to move mountains, what are you waiting for? CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) You’re moving into some of the most important days of the year for matters of the heart, with following your own heart now inescapable. LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) You’ve reached an auspicious day for talks or decisions, especially when it comes to financial and/or home, family and property matters. VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) Today’s stars bring a chance to give your relationships a voice, especially when it comes to the past and laying old ghost to rest. LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) On the income and work fronts a lot of what has transpired over the past 18 months is starting to make sense, with much untapped potential. SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 24) The future isn’t written in stone but it is being written by the choices, attitudes and intentions being forged now, during your birthday month. SAGITTARIUS (NOV 24 – DEC 21) Sometimes it’s not the big changes or bold moves that turn things around and more a change in the way you look at and perceive things. CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 20) By coincidence a combination of three separate forces come together to make this an auspicious day for friendships and relationships. AQUARIUS (JAN 20 – FEB 19) A perfect storm of positive conditions comes together on the income, work and career fronts, giving you a better sense of path forward. PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 21) While you await next week’s professional surge there’s a sense of fun and adventure in the air that will make it hard to keep your work hat on today.

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Family Notices 26 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS GRICE, Gavin Charles – “Time may pass and fade away but memories of you will always stay.” You will be greatly missed, rest in peace Gav. Ross, Gail, Craig and the team at Rosco Auto Dismantlers. MELROSE, George Ferguson, (Reg 8095 20th Battalion Middle East) – On November 11, 2014 at Ashburton. Loving husband and friend of Alyth and much loved father of Anita, Ruth and Brian Downie, Judith and David Sauermann, and Sharon and Graham. Treasured grandfather of his grandchildren Sophie, and Kate Downie, Coneth Sauermann, George, and Unaiki Melrose, and Benjamin, Roimata, Rachael, Thomas, and Gage Hamilton. At rest at his home aged 97 years. “Beyond the sunset no storms will gather.” The funeral service for George will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Havelock Street, Ashburton on SATURDAY, November 15, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Please note all late death notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to:

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OVERNIGHT MIN

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Data provided by NIWA

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NZ Situation

Wind km/h less than 30 fine

mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers 30 to 59

fog

isolated snow thunder flurries

sleet thunder

rain

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60 plus

Canterbury Plains

Canterbury High Country

Fine but showers developing inland around midday spreading elsewhere during the evening. Cold southwesterlies freshening.

Fine at first, a few afternoon and evening showers some heavy with snow to 700 metres. Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: W 30 km/h tending S 45 km/h.

TODAY

FRIDAY Becoming fine, high cloud later. Gusty northwesterlies developing. High cloud increasing, brief rain. Northwesterlies rising to gale in exposed places, then dying away and skies clearing.

fine drizzle showers cloudy showers fine rain fine fine rain thunder fine fine showers cloudy

9 noon 3

2:25

Hamilton

hail

Napier

few showers

Geneva Hobart Hong Kong Honolulu Islamabad Jakarta Johannesburg Kuala Lumpur London Los Angeles Madrid Melbourne Moscow Nadi Delhi

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Nelson

few showers

Blenheim

few showers

FRIDAY

Greymouth

few showers

Christchurch

few showers

Timaru

few showers

Queenstown

few showers

Dunedin

showers

Invercargill

hail

rain fine cloudy showers fine rain thunder thunder rain fine drizzle fine rain showers fine

6 6 20 19 12 23 12 25 11 13 5 9 3 21 14

9 19 23 29 25 33 24 33 13 21 14 28 5 31 29

New York Paris Perth Rarotonga Rome San Francisco Seoul Singapore Stockholm Sydney Taipei Tel Aviv Tokyo Washington Zurich

rain showers cloudy rain rain fine rain thunder fine fine cloudy fine cloudy showers drizzle

9 pm am 3

Thursday 9 noon 3

Rise 6:01 am Set 8:34 pm

Good fishing

Rise 12:21 am Set 10:20 am

Last quarter

9 pm am 3

Good fishing Rise 1:01 am Set 11:17 am

New moon

23 Nov 1:34 am www.ofu.co.nz

Friday

9 noon 3

9 pm

Rise 5:59 am Set 8:36 pm

Fair

Fair fishing

Rise 1:36 am Set 12:14 pm

First quarter

29 Nov 11:08 pm

Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa

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River Levels

9 6 7 4 7 4 2 4 4 4 3 7 6

cumecs

1.28

Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday 547.6 Nth Ashburton at 2:00 pm, yesterday

9.24

Sth Ashburton at 1:15 pm, yesterday

7.74

Rangitata Klondyke at 2:00 pm, yesterday

176.3

Waitaki Kurow at 9:00 am, yesterday

253.2

Source: Environment Canterbury

Canterbury Readings

Rise 6:00 am Set 8:35 pm

Good

13 10 14 22 11 13 7 24 1 15 18 15 13 3 7

16 15 19 13 14 15 17 13 14 13 11 12 11

Palmerston North hail few showers

8:44 2:56 9:11 3:16 9:38 3:49 10:07 4:08 10:32 4:44 11:00 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 6 minutes.

Good

showers

Forecasts for today

17 8 24 10 20 21 18 22 6 23 25 21 4 10 8

Wednesday

Auckland

Wellington

Rain spreading from the west for a time, then clearing. Gale or severe gale northwesterlies abating at low levels and turning lighter westerly about the tops.

Mainly fine with light winds.

overnight max low

Mainly fine, morning frosts, isolated afternoon and evening showers. Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: S, strong for a time.

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

World Weather

FZL: Rising to 1600m

Mainly fine, but cloud increasing near the divide. Strengthening northwesterlies, possibly severe gale in exposed places later.

SATURDAY

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NZ Today

FZL: About 1000m

TOMORROW

Wednesday, 12 November 2014

A cold southwest flow over the South Island spreads over the rest of New Zealand tomorrow, followed by a weak ridge. On Friday, northwesterlies strengthen in the south ahead of an approaching front, which moves north over the country on Saturday, followed by another burst of cold southwesterlies, which ease during Sunday.

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SATURDAY: Brief rain. Gusty northwest dying away.

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FRIDAY: Becoming fine, high cloud later. Gusty NW developing.

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Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014

DEATHS

Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 17.1 20.0 Max to 4pm 11.8 Minimum 6.1 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm November to date 11.8 Avg Nov to date 23 2014 to date 611.2 595 Avg year to date Wind km/h NW 37 At 4pm Strongest gust W 67 Time of gust 1:59pm

to 4pm yesterday

Methven

Christchurch Airport

Timaru Airport

12.7 17.9 11.4 –

17.5 21.0 9.5 5.7

16.0 18.6 7.1 –

0.2 27.5 – 1339.1 –

0.0 15.4 16 704.4 553

0.0 5.2 19 340.8 443

N 17 – –

NE 17 W 59 7:18am

W 35 W 57 3:38pm

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TV THREE

6am Breakfast 9am Good Morning 10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 30 11am The Chase 3 0 Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR Pete worries about Finn; Leyla tells Priya her idea of investing in Jai’s business; Ali worries about Sean. 0 1:30 Coronation Street PGR 3 0 2pm May The Best House Win Abroad Four British expats living in Benidorm compete for a Euro 1000 prize. 3pm Selling Houses Australia Extreme The team goes to Oxley Park to help sell an unpopular listing. 3:55 Te Karere 2 0 4:25 The Chase 0 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 Dynamo – Magician Impossible PGR 0 8:30 Intrepid NZ 0 9:30 N Undercover Rescue AO A Christchurch man and his team of off-duty police officers rescue women and children from South East Asia’s sex trade. 0 10:30 One News 0

6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Tiki Tour 3 0 6:55 Stitch! 3 0 7:20 Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated 3 0 7:50 Thundercats 3 0 8:15 Sheriff Callie’s Wild West 8:40 Mike The Knight 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 USA PGR 1:30 Jeremy Kyle USA PGR 2:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 3:28 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 3:30 Kung Fu Panda 3 0 4pm Kickin It 0 4:30 The 4:30 Show 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm Friends 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0 7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 Mike and Molly PGR 0 8pm The Middle 3 0 8:30 The Big Bang Theory PGR 3 0 9pm 2 Broke Girls PGR 3 0 9:30 N Kitchen Nightmares Chef Gordon Ramsay revisits the most talked-about struggling restaurant in the last series. 0 10:30 Devious Maids AO 0

6am 3 News – Firstline 8:30 Infomercials 3 10:30 The Dr Oz Show PGR Dr Oz and alternative health pioneer Dr Andrew Weil share their thoughts on health controversies like chemical sunscreens, multivitamin safety, and non-stick cookware. 11:25 Celebrity MasterChef 3 Noon 3 News 12:30 Baggage PGR Game show hosted by Jerry Springer. 1pm Dr Phil PGR 3 2pm The Block NZ 3 0 3:10 Top Chef Masters PGR The chefs create dishes with a Mexican flair for a wrestling troupe. 4:10 Entertainment Tonight 4:35 Big Brother Australia The pairs are challenged to their first round of nominations. 6pm 3 News 7pm Campbell Live 7:30 The Block New Zealand With little time remaining before auction, the contestants work to get the houses finished; Mark brings back the Block swim challenge. 0 8:40 3rd Degree 0 9:40 Gang Related AO 0 10:40 The Paul Henry Show

11pm Offspring AO 3 0 Midnight Football – English Premier League (Highlights) 1:10 Te Karere 3 2 0 1:45 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2 0

11:30 The Inbetweeners AO 0 Midnight Who Gets The Last Laugh? AO 12:30 Tabatha Takes Over AO 3 1:25 Infomercials 2:25 Vampire Diaries AO 3 0 3:15 Switched At Birth 3 0 4:05 Pair Of Kings 3 0 4:30 Posh Nosh 3 0 4:40 The 4:30 Show 3 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11:10 F NCIS AO 3 Terrorism affects the Navy and NCIS. 0 12:10 Infomercials 3

CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Beat My Build 7:30 Back To Basics With Nick Nairn 8am Holiday Heaven On Earth 8:30 Hairy Bikers – Everyday Gourmets 9:40 Better Homes And Gardens 11am House Crashers 11:30 Dig Wars Noon Location, Location, Location 1pm My Dream Home 2pm Beat My Build 3pm Back To Basics With Nick Nairn 3:30 Holiday Heaven On Earth 4pm Sophie In The Souk 4:30 The Cook And The Chef 5pm Storage Hoarders 6pm Gourmet Farmer 6:30 Yard Crashers 7pm Toy Hunter 7:30 The Wild West With Ray Mears 8pm Baz’s Extreme Worlds PGR 8:30 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction 9:30 Lonely Planet’s Year Of Adventures 10:30 Toy Hunter 11pm Storage Hoarders

THURSDAY

Midnight Gourmet Farmer 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Back To Basics With Nick Nairn 1:30 Holiday Heaven On Earth 2am Sophie In The Souk 2:30 The Cook And The Chef 3am Yard Crashers 3:20 Combat Hospital PGR 4am The Wild West With Ray Mears 4:30 Baz’s Extreme Worlds PGR 5am Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction

FOUR

PRIME

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am Sticky TV 3 7:30 Scaredy Squirrel 3 7:55 Rocko’s Modern Life 3 8:25 Chuggington 3 8:35 Humf 3 8:45 Peppa Pig 3 8:55 Bob The Builder 3 9:05 Thomas And Friends 3 9:15 Tree Fu Tom 3 9:35 Barney And Friends 3 10am Infomercials 3 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Sticky TV 4:30 Smash! Music and entertainment. 6pm The Nanny 3 0 6:30 How I Met Your Mother 0 7pm 7:30 8pm 8:30

The Simpsons 0 The Simpsons 0 Community PGR M Blue Crush PGR 3 2002 Romance. A female surfer has her training routine for a big competition upset when she falls for a professional football player. Kate Bosworth, Matthew Davis. 0 10:45 Chaos PGR 3 11:40 Entertainment Tonight 12:05 Infomercials 3

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SKY SPORT 1

6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 7am Harry’s Practice 3 Filmed on location at Dr Harry’s veterinary practice in northern Tasmania. 7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Test PGR 3 Celebrities and viewers answer moral questions. 1pm American Idol 3 2pm Who Do You Think You Are? USA PGR 3 Actress Vanessa Williams takes the journey on behalf of her late father, discovering two courageous, barrier-breaking ancestors. 3pm Bondi Rescue PGR 3 3:30 The Late Show With David Letterman 4:30 Hot Bench 5pm Deal Or No Deal 3 5:30 Prime News 6pm The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 3 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 N King and Maxwell PGR Two former Secret Service agents bring their skills to their new roles as private investigators, discovering a plot with political repercussions. 8:30 M SWAT AO 3 2003 Action. Samuel L Jackson, Colin Farrell, LL Cool J, Olivier Martinez.

6am Martial Arts – King In The Ring 8am L Darts – Grand Slam Day Four. From the Wolverhampton Civic Hall, England. Noon Rugby League – Four Nations (Highlights) New Zealand v England. 12:30 Rugby League – Four Nations (Highlights) 1pm Tennis – Fed Cup Final (Highlights) 2pm Sky Sports News UK 2:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) 3pm Rugby League – Four Nations (Replay) 5pm Golf – Asian Tour (Highlights) 6pm Sky Sport – What’s On 6:20 The Cricket Show 6:50 L Cricket – International Pakistan v New Zealand – First Test, Day Four. 9:05 Cricket – International (Highlights) India v Sri Lanka – Third One-Day International. 9:35 L Cricket – International Pakistan v New Zealand – First Test, Day Four. The afternoon session from Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

11:05 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon A celebrity chat show. Midnight The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show. 12:30 Home Shopping 2am The Crowd Goes Wild 3 2:30 Home Shopping

2:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3am Rugby – International (Highlights) England v All Blacks. 3:30 Fox Sports News 4am Darts – Grand Slam Day Four. Coverage of the last two hours of play from Wolverhampton Civic Hall, England.

MAORI TV

SKY SPORT 2

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

THE BOX

6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga o te Motu 3 6:30 Ako 3 2 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 #Hakanation 3 8pm Kuia 3 8:30 N Taniwha Rau 9:30 Te Tepu 2 10pm Te Kauta PGR 3 10:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga o te Motu (Starting Today) 3 11pm Te Kaea 3 2 11:30 Closedown

DISCOVERY

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

THURSDAY

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

6am Auction Hunters PG Strat’d for Cash. 6:30 Deadliest Catch PG 7:30 Man v Wild PG North Africa. 8:30 MythBusters PG 9:30 Rise Of The Machines PG Ice Monster. 10:30 The Unexplained Files M Siberian Lake Serpent; Mystery of the Bosnian Pyramid. 11:30 True Crime With Aphrodite Jones M A Bite, A Bullet, and A Broken Heart. 12:30 House Of Horrors – Kidnapped M 1:30 Redrum M 2:30 Yukon Men M Deadly Crossing. 3:30 Aeroplane Repo PG 4:30 Bering Sea Gold PG 5:30 MythBusters PG 6:30 Marooned M 7:30 Deadliest Catch – The Bait PG 8:30 Deadliest Catch PG 10:30 Ice Lake Rebels M 11:30 I (Almost) Got Away With It M

THURSDAY

12:30 Deadline Crime With Tamron Hall M 1:30 Nightmare Next Door M 2:30 Auction Hunters PG 3am Deadliest Catch PG 4am Jungle Gold PG 5am Dirty Jobs PG

Undercover Rescue

King and Maxwell

9:30pm on TV One

7:30pm on Prime

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREATS

6:20 Identity Thief MVLS 2013 Comedy. Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy. 8:10 Profile Of A Killer 16 2012 Thriller. Joey Pollari, Gabriele Angieri. 9:45 Father v Son 16S 2010 Comedy. Eric Stonestreet, Josh Dean. 11:25 Flight 16LS 2012 Drama. Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle. 1:40 Identity Thief MVLS 2013 Comedy. Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy. 3:30 Profile Of A Killer 16 2012 Thriller. Joey Pollari, Gabriele Angieri. 5:05 2 Guns 16VL 2013 Action. Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg. 6:55 The Babymakers 16LS 2012 Comedy. Paul Schneider, Olivia Munn. 8:30 Closed Circuit MVL 2013 Crime. Eric Bana, Rebecca Hall. 10:10 Gravity MLC 2013 Drama. Sandra Bullock, George Clooney. 11:40 Movie 43 16VLS 2013 Comedy. Hugh Jackman, Emma Stone.

7:15 Rumour Has It MS 2005 Comedy. Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Costner, Shirley MacLaine. 8:50 Fashion In Film 9:45 Smokin’ Aces 18VL 2006 Action. Ryan Reynolds, Ray Liotta. 11:30 Fool’s Gold MV 2007 Adventure. Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson. 1:25 Hollow Man 16VS 2000 Horror. Elisabeth Shue, Kevin Bacon. 3:20 The Queen ML 2006 Drama. Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen. 5:05 Head Of State MLS 2003 Comedy. Chris Rock, Bernie Mac. 6:40 Four Brothers MVLS 2005 Drama. Mark Wahlberg, Terrence Howard, Tyrese Gibson, Sofia Vergara. 8:30 Shanghai Noon PGV 2000 Action Western. Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Owen Wilson. 10:25 Space Cowboys PGL 2000 Comedy.

1:15 2 Guns 16VL 2013 Action. Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg. 3:05 The Babymakers 16LS 2012 Comedy. 4:40 Movie 43 16VLS 2013 Comedy.

12:35 Training Day 18VL 2001 Action Thriller. 2:35 Head Of State MLS 2003 Comedy. 4:10 Fashion In Film 5:05 Space Cowboys PGL 2000 Comedy.

THURSDAY

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

12Nov14

6am Golf Focus 7am The Golf Fix 8am Golf – Big Break 9am Golf – Feherty 10am Netball – Fast5 World Series (Highlights) Day Two. 11:30 Golf – LPGA Tour (Highlights) Mizuno Classic – Round Three. Noon Golf Central 12:30 Golf – Asian Tour (Highlights) Indian Open. 1:30 Motorsport – Nascar Sprint Cup Series (Highlights) Quicken Loans 500. 2:30 Motorsport – Nascar Nationwide Series (Highlights) Servicemaster 200. 3:30 Motorsport – FIA Formula One Championship (Highlights) Brazilian Grand Prix. 4pm Cycling – Tour Of Southland (Highlights) Stage Six. 4:30 Football – FFA Cup (Replay) Semi-final One – Bentleigh Greens v Perth Glory. 6:30 Bintan Triathlon 7:30 Motorsport – European Le Mans Series Estoril. 8:30 Multisport – Red Bull Defiance 9pm Sky Sport – What’s On 9:24 L Football – FFA Cup Semi-final Two – Adelaide United v Central Coast Mariners. 11:30 Sky Sport – What’s On

THURSDAY

Midnight #SkySpeed 12:30 Motorsport – FIA Formula One Championship (Highlights) Brazilian Grand Prix. 1am Motorsport – Nascar Sprint Cup Series (Highlights) 2am Motorsport – Nascar Nationwide Series (Highlights) 3am Football – FFA Cup (Replay) 5am Netball – Fast5 World Series (Replay)

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Sport

HEARTLAND XV 1 Logan Mundy (Buller), 2 Blake Hill (Thames Valley), 3 Carl Carmichael (King Country), 4 Craig Moore (Buller), 5 Andrew Smith (Mid Canterbury), 6 Pete Rowe (c) (Wanganui), 7 Gary Redmond (Mid Canterbury), 8 Josh Clark (North Otago), 9 Andrew Stephens (Buller), 10 James Lash (Buller), 11 Nathan Hunt (Wairarapa Bush), 12 Ethine Reeves (Poverty Bay), 13 TK Moeke (Poverty Bay), 14 Sam Monaghan (Wairarapa Bush), 15 Mike Tambour (HorowhenuaKapiti). Reserves: 16 Cole Baldwin (Wanganui), 17 Timaru Tafa (South Canterbury), 18 Andrew McLean (Wairarapa Bush), 19 Lasa Ulukuta (Wanganui), 20 Jake Ashby (Mid Canterbury), 21 Peni Nabainivalu (Buller), 22 Brenton Connell (Mid Canterbury).

The Heartland XV players acclimatising during warm up for a practice session in Rarotonga ahead of their clash with the Cook Islands today. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Redmond, Smith in starting line-up BY JONATHAN LEASK

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Two Mid Canterbury players have been named to start for the Heartland XV to play against the Cook Islands Residents’ XV at BCI National Stadium in Rarotonga today. Heartland XV head coach Kurt McQuilkin has made plenty of changes to the side that came from behind to beat Marist, and only seven players have retained starting spots. Hammers’ player of the year,

flanker Gary Redmond, has been promoted from water boy to start at openside and lock Andrew Smith will get the start after coming on as a replacement on Saturday. Halfback Jake Ashby and outside back Brenton Connell have been included in the reserves with Jon Dampney not in the match day 22. The forward pack has two changes to the front row, Smith swapping places with Wairarapa Bush’s Andrew Mclean.

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Redmond comes into the loose forward trio in place of Dampney, with Wanganui’s Peter Rowe shifting to the blindside, again captaining the side, and North Otago’s Josh Clark moves to number eight. The Buller inside back combination of Andrew Stephens and James Lash get to start with Poverty Bay’s Ethine Reeves starting alongside team-mate TK Moeke. Wairarapa Bush’s Sam Monaghan moves from fullback to

start on Connell’s wing with Horowhenua-Kapiti fullback, Mike Tambour, at the back. Of the starting 15 only Tambour and Redmond didn’t take the field in the 46-31 win over Marist. The side landed in Rarotonga on Sunday night and will have had a few days to acclimatise before the match, with their win over Marist also played in hot conditions in Auckland. The Cook Islands are currently ranked 46th in the IRB

ranking and narrowly missed out on qualification for next year’s Rugby World Cup, so they will present a formidable opposition for the Heartland players. The teams will meet again at the same venue and same time, 3.30pm kick-off, on Saturday. Coverage of the tour will be screened on Mainfreight Rugby on Sky Sport 1 at 7.30pm on November 20 with a replay on Prime at 11.25pm on November 23.

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