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Trust boss resigns

BY SUE NEWMAN

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The Ashburton Trust’s chief executive Giles Beal has resigned.

In a two-line statement, Ashburton Trust board chairman Alister Lilley yesterday announced the resignation but refused to provide any background information. He said the resignation was effective from May 8.

Mr Beal is believed to have been on leave during the preceding three weeks.

He confirmed he was no longer on the trust payroll and when asked why he had tendered his resignation said that with his five-year anniversary looming he believed the time was right for him to move on.

“I feel I’ve achieved a lot while I’ve been there,” he said.

While he is not moving into em-

ployment immediately, Mr Beal said he had several good job prospects ‘on the table’.

Like Mr Lilley, Mr Beal would not talk details.

The trust’s senior staff were called together at 8am yesterday and told their chief executive had resigned.

Financial controller Robert Reid will fill the role of acting chief executive while the board decides how it will fill the vacancy.

Details surrounding the resignation may have been scant, but Mr Lilley said that during his four-and-a-half years in the chief executive’s role Mr Beal had led the trust through a period of strong growth.

“We’ve come out of a difficult time under his leadership and we’ve grown as a business under his leadership,” he said.

When Mr Beal was employed in August 2010 Mr Lilley said the trust was in its bank’s ‘bad boys’ club’; today it was a profitable business.

“A lot has been achieved under Giles’ leadership of the trust.”

The Guardian has lodged a request with the trust board under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA) seeking background information around Mr Beal’s performance as chief executive and his resignation.

Mr Lilley has responded to this request, saying he will take direction from his board, which is scheduled to meet on May 21.

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A Kylie Minogue concert in Turkey has been cancelled because of poor ticket sales. The Spinning Around hitmaker was scheduled to take her Kiss Me Once world tour to Istanbul, Turkey on June 16, but the date has been scrapped because of disappointing ticket sales for the large open-air venue. Concert organiser Ozgur Ipekci says, “Her team demanded to change the concert date, but the ticket sales were below expectations and we decided to cancel it. A world star like her did not receive interest in Istanbul.” The show is the sixth gig to be scrapped from the Kiss Me Once tour. In October, a date in Austria was cancelled as a result of scheduling conflicts while four more were axed in Germany over financial problems with the tour promoter.

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A Picasso masterpiece has fetched more than $US179 million in New York, smashing the world record for the most expensive art sold at auction. A bronze statue by Alberto Giacometti also broke the record for most expensive sculpture sold at auction, fetching more than $US141 million at the same sale on Monday. The Pablo Picasso oil painting, The Women of Algiers (Version 0), sold for $US179 million after 11 and a half minutes of furious bidding from telephone buyers at a packed auction room at Christie’s. Applause erupted when the sale was finalised in an atmosphere of feverish excitement, accompanied by laughter and jokes, fetching way over its pre-sale estimate of $US140 million.

The previous world record for a painting sold at auction was $US142.4 million, set by British painter Francis Bacon’s Three Studies of Lucian Freud, which was sold by Christie’s in New York in 2013. The 1955 painting by Picasso is one of the last major paintings by the Spanish master still in private hands. He painted several versions until he settled on the nearly1.2-by-1 metre) canvas.

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The White Album tops Abbey Road poll The Beatles’ The White Album has topped a new poll of the best projects recorded at London’s fabled Abbey Road studios.

The Fab Four’s 1968 album, which featured the songs Back In the U.S.S.R. and Dear Prudence, has beaten out The Zombies’ Odessey and Oracle from the same year on the NME’s new countdown. Also making the top five: Afrodisiac by Fela Kuti, Pink Floyd’s The Piper at the Gates of Dawn and Kanye West’s Late Orchestration, a one-off performance of tracks from his first two records, backed by a 17-piece orchestra.

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Surprise reunion for Prince Harry Prince Harry’s visit to Christchurch included a surprise reunion with a boarding school matron he hadn’t seen for 18 years. The prince’s tour of Christchurch included a visit to the Restart Mall, Quake City, a walk along Cashel St and a visit to Canterbury University.

However, it was seeing his former matron from Ludgrove School in England on Cashel St that stopped the prince in his tracks. Vicki McBratney hadn’t seen the young prince since 1997 when he was 12 years old. Yesterday, Prince Harry remembered her right away, gave her a kiss on each cheek and told her it was “so nice to see you again”. “I wasn’t sure he’d remember me after all these years but he did,” said Ms McBratney. “It was really nice to relate to him again.” Ms McBratney, whose first day on the job was the day of Princess Diana’s funeral, remembered Prince Harry as a very lovely, funny, typical 12-year-old” boy. Seeing him yesterday, she thought he hadn’t changed much: “He’s just a lovely man.”

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Uni bans watches in exams Massey University has announced a blanket ban on all watches from exam rooms to beat cheats. The move follows the release of smartwatches which have internet capabilities. Britain’s Guardian newspaper reported last week that watches were banned from City University in London, while students at Southampton must place all watches in a clear plastic bag on the desk. Massey University spokesman James Gardiner said it was vital the university maintained its integrity during the examination process. “So the logic is the same as the ban in exam rooms on using laptops or smart phones. The reason for applying it to all watches is that it is not considered practical to examine every watch worn by exam candidates. And even if it were, there are, I am told, smartwatches being manufactured that are virtually indistinguishable from other watches.”

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■ SPEEDING DRIVERS

Support for lower speed limit

By Daisy HuDson

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Police say Ashburton drivers have been clocked driving over 160km/h in 50km/h zones, reinforcing the need for lower speed limits in rural areas.

The national head of road policing this week backed calls to reduce the speed limit in rural areas following a horror weekend on New Zealand roads.

The death of 23-year-old Jarrad Blackler in hospital yesterday morning following a car crash near Kurow on Saturday night saw the weekend road toll rise to 11.

Assistant commissioner Dave Cliff told Radio New Zealand the 100km/h speed limit was not appropriate for some roads.

However, police are concerned that some Ashburton motorists were far

exceeding that speed limit, in some cases by more than 60km/h.

Ashburton Highway Patrol sergeant Steve Burgerhout says speed detection monitors in Ashburton had recorded a motorist driving at 161km/h in a 50km/h zone, and similar speeds were being clocked up monthly.

However, he said the average speeds in those areas might be 51km/h or 52km/h.

“That shows that most people are trying to do the right thing,” he said.

“However occasionally there will be these ridiculously high speeds.”

He said every single one of the monitors in Ashburton had recorded speeds of over 100km/h in 50km/h areas “at some stage”.

Mr Burgerhout said it was impossible to predict when people would

drive at excessive speeds.

“We try and prevent some crashes, but we can’t prevent them all,” he said.

“But what we can do is reduce, by enforcement, the average speeds.”

However he was not sure if reducing the speed limit was a realistic proposal.

“There’s benefits in it, but expecting there to be widespread public acceptance of only being able to drive 80 or 90km/h on a particular road, I think that’s asking a bit much,” he said.

Prime Minister John Key did not believe reducing the speed limit was the answer to the high road toll.

Mr Key told TVNZ’s Breakfast programme that reductions on major roads wouldn’t work, and would only cause frustration for motorists.

■ NEPAL EARTHQUAKE

Sam sees Nepal quake devastation first-hand

By Daisy HuDson

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Student Volunteer Army founder Sam Johnson has been helping with the relief effort in Nepal following the country’s devastating earthquake last month.

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The horror and heartbreak of Nepal’s devastating earthquake is all too familiar for Student Volunteer Army founder Sam Johnson.

Mr Johnson, who grew up in Mayfield, has just returned from an eightday trip to the embattled country, where he drew on his experiences during the Christchurch earthquakes to help a group of young Nepalese people mobilise their peers and help with the relief effort.

He believes that kind of support is vital as the Nepalese people begin the long and difficult process of rebuilding their country.

“It’s going to be a really long rebuild, so still visiting Nepal and going over there and sharing our experiences is crucial,” he said.

Mr Johnson said the effect of the

earthquake was heartbreaking.

“I’ve never seen anything like it, there’s devastation in every corner you look,” he said.

More than 8000 people have been confirmed dead since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on April 25.

The country was further rocked last night when a 7.4 magnitude quake hit 83km east of Kathmandu.

The extent of any further damage was unclear.

The deadliness of the quakes really hit home for Mr Johnson when he visited the scene where his friend’s brother was killed.

“He was riding his motorbike down the road and a boulder fell in front of him, so he hopped off his motorbike and was running down the road, and he was got by another rock,” he said.

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Concerns were raised in the days following the quake that international aid was struggling to filter through into the country.

However Mr Johnson said that while it was difficult to co-ordinate aid in the “chaotic” country, he believed aid was starting to reach those in need.

He is planning to head back to Nepal in three weeks to continue his volunteer work and ensure money donated to the relief effort was being used responsibly.

“You’ve got to make sure that every cent of that is spent on the ground projects and not absorbed in corruption or administration,” he said.

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■ ASHBURTON TRUST

Ashburton Trust a slick business

BY SUE NEWMAN

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Since it lost its monopoly on Ashburton’s alcohol sales in 2004, the Ashburton Trust has become a slick, high-performing business.

Deregulation forced the trust board of the day to take a long, hard look at the way it ran its business as it became a competitor in the market it had dominated for more than 50 years.

And that led to 10 tumultuous years of change that saw it open new businesses, reshape others, build a retail and office complex, run out of money and employ a string of chief executives.

The latest of these, Giles Beal, resigned last week after more than four years at the helm, the longest stint in the trust’s modern-day history.

During its years as Ashburton’s sole liquor trader, chief executives signed on for the long haul. The last in the monopolist era, Peter O’Leary, retired in July 2005 hot on the heels of deregulation. He had been in the job for 23 years.

Scot Gordon Wilson was the first of the new breed of commercially savvy leaders. He started with the trust in August 2005, bringing with him wide experience from a number of senior executive roles in the hospitality industry in New Zealand and overseas.

He took over a business that was a slumbering giant and over the next two-and-a-half years he turned it on its ear, making grand plans for new businesses and investing significant amounts of cash in new projects.

He was seen as the right man in the right place for a trust looking for a new direction.

By February 2008 Mr Wilson had done his dash, resigning and saying he was looking for new

Gordon Wilson August 2005–February 2008

Fraser Leddie August 2008–May 2010

Giles Beal August 2010–May 2015

opportunities – off-shore.

Speights, Braided Rivers, Somerset House, The Shed and the Tinwald Motels all grew from plans laid during the Gordon Wilson era.

In May that year a second Scot, Fraser Leddie arrived, bringing with him experience in the hospitality industry in London, Edinburgh and for the preceding 10 years, in New Zealand hotels, casinos and convention centres.

He picked up the reins of projects planned or under way and continued investing the trust’s money and growing the trust’s portfolio.

His tenure came to a crashing end when he and financial controller Peter Shorten resigned on April 30, 2010.

The sudden departure raised more questions than it answered, with the trust issuing a short statement saying the pair had resigned, that no inappropriate behaviour had been involved and that steps were being taken to find their replacements.

The two men said their resignation was prompted by “a failure by the elected members to resolve an issue relating to appropriate boundaries of governance which frustrated their ability to manage the trust’s affairs”.

The Leddie-Shorten resignations were followed by that of board chairman Tony Todd. His

replacement was current chairman Alister Lilley.

In August 2010 Englishman Giles Beal arrived. While he was an accountant by trade, Mr Beal brought with him 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry.

Before taking over the trust’s chief executive’s job, he had

been employed by the Good Group in Queenstown as its chief financial officer, operations, running bars, restaurants and bottle stores.

When he was appointed, board chairman Mr Lilley said the new chief ticked every box on the trust’s employment wish list, but Mr Beal inherited a trust in trouble.

While his predecessors might have repositioned the trust in its new, competitive market, they had dreamed big, spent up large and earned the trust a membership it did not want as part of its bank’s ‘naughty boys’ club’.

For the new CEO the challenges were huge and they were urgent – the empire was crumbling. A recession was biting, patronage was dropping and cash reserves were exhausted.

Mr Beal focused on cutting costs and on getting the trust back in the black. It worked.

Last week he tendered what appeared to be a surprise resignation, but in his four and a half years in the job he did what he set out to do, get the trust back on track.

New 2016 prospectus offers something for you

Forward-focused and dynamic learning is guaranteed for students studying at Aoraki Polytechnic.

The institute has launched its 2016 prospectus, with programmes focused on giving students learning experiences and qualifications which lead to the greatest employment opportunities.

Chief executive Alex Cabrera said the polytechnic had spent the last year at the drawing board coming up with the Aoraki of the future – and one which fits the future of its students.

“We’ve been thinking forward about everything from how we’ll make sure our qualifications mean more in the future, to opening up exciting new learning opportunities with key partners, like Lincoln University and CPIT.’’ With big names in key fields now part of the Aoraki offering, students are offered new learning experiences and places to study.

For instance, Aoraki students can study primary industries through Lincoln University, agribusiness management on-the-job with Primary ITO, or a trade qualification from CPIT.

Cabrera said the new prospectus focused on subject areas its learners said were of the greatest benefit and helped them go further.

Programmes are tailored to give every student the support they need to make the most of their time at the polytechnic, he said.

There will be a range of new courses on offer from next year which focus on key areas where there are skills shortages. There are new bakery programmes and new courses in trades and primary industries.

The polytechnic has evolved new and exciting ways of teaching and learning, giving students more anywhere, anytime, anyway access to courses than ever before.

This includes online learning, block courses, and opportunities to study at the campuses of Aoraki’s partners.

Some things never change though, and all the reasons people have loved Aoraki in the past remain. Aoraki is smaller, friendlier, and more local, making studying there an experience like none other.

Each student gets one-on-one help to put together their programmes and keep it on track.

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2016 prospectus will be available at the Timaru Careers Expo being held at The Southern Trust Centre, Morgans Rd, Timaru.

Being held on Sunday 17 May 1-4pm and Monday 18 May 9am-3.30pm and 5-7pm.

Business connection seminars Monday 5-7pm.

This a free event open to the public showcasing over 32 exhibitors.

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■ EFFLUENT ON ROADS

Dairy cows on the move

By Michelle NelsoN michelle.n@theguardian.co.nz

Thousands of dairy cows will be on the move over the next few weeks, prompting a warning about effluent management on public roads.

Gypsy Day, traditionally June 1, has become an institution in Mid Canterbury.

It marks the start of the new dairy season, when sharemilkers shift farms to start new contracts and farmers move stock

onto winter grazing.

Some walk the cows along roadsides; others going farther afield truck the animals to the destination.

Whatever the mode of transport, the rules about effluent on sealed roads remains the same, Ashburton District Council roading manager Brian Fauth said.

“Cows are not supposed to be discharging at all on the road, but they will if they are walking

any distance,” he said.

To mitigate the amount of effluent left in the wake of a moving herd, the council and industry bodies recommend standing animals off feed for at least two hours to empty out before hitting the road – either on hoof or by truck.

Mr Fauth said the same bylaw applied to effluent as it did to litter; you make a mess – you clean it up, but in reality it was often difficult to enforce.

“You’re not allowed to throw rubbish out the car window, and you’re not allowed to leave effluent on the road,” he said.

“Technically farmers should follow up with a water tank to hose it off.”

Transport companies also have a responsibility to ensure effluent tanks are emptied frequently.

Mr Fauth said the council received more complaints about the overflow from effluent tanks

than it did about effluent left by cows walking on the roadsides.

However, both scenarios were difficult to enforce.

“At the end of the day it’s up to farmers and trucking companies to get on board and work within the rules – it’s not a good look for either industry.

“If they are worth their salt and want to protect their company image they will manage the situation,” he said.

■ INTERNATIONAL NURSES’ DAY

Janette celebrates a nursing milestone By caitliN Porter

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When Janette Shearer was awarded her certification of nursing in August of 1965, she had no idea that 50 years later she would still be practising.

Yesterday, on International Nurses’ Day, her co-workers at Rosebank Private Hospital and Resthome celebrated her career milestone.

Mrs Shearer’s career started in Dunedin, back in 1965, where she was working as a staff nurse at the hospital.

After 18 months she decided it was time for a change, so off to Christchurch she went.

Mrs Shearer nursed at St George’s Hospital before she was off again, this time to the North Island, Whangarei to be precise.

However, her stint there turned out to be rather short lived. Due to get married, she gave her notice but was required to finish out the rest of her time up in Rawene, a small community on the south side of the Hokianga harbour.

“They banished me,” she joked.

From there it was on to New Plymouth and then Auckland, before the United Kingdom beckoned.

Mrs Shearer found herself in Portsmouth, England where she nursed at St Mary’s Hospital.

After three years there Mrs Shearer came back to New Zealand once again and worked in New Plymouth before settling down in her home town of Oamaru.

“I came down to be with my family and worked at Iona Home and Hospital for two or three years,” she said.

Then 1982 rolled around and Mrs Shearer found herself in Methven, where she has been ever since.

Her first job in Methven, at the medical centre, is one she said she will never forget.

“Methven Medical Centre set me in such good stead for working in this environment (at Rosebank). I learnt an awful lot from the doctors there.”

Eventually, a position came up at Methven House, and Mrs Shearer spent the next 13 years working in a full-time nurse manager’s role.

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Janette Shearer (middle row, third from left) celebrated her 50th year of nursing on International Nurses’ Day yesterday, surrounded by fellow Rosebank Private Hospital and Rest Home staff.

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After a short bout of retirement Mrs Shearer was cajoled back into the workforce by a friend. A job opened up at Rosebank and just like that, she was back.

“I love working with the elderly, they teach us an awful lot.”

Getting to 50 years was a personal goal for Mrs Shearer, but this year she plans on retiring for good.

“I’ve never thought I have wanted to do anything else, I have always wanted to be a nurse,” she said.

“And it’s been the most wonderful thing I have ever done.”

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■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COURT

Judge doesn’t buy man’s story Iulii Scoricou, 21, of Netherby, climbed through the window of a car parked in an Ashburton vehicle dealer’s yard. He then sent a text message demanding the owner of the yard come to the scene, to make arrangements to sell the car, threatening to cause damage to the man and his family if he didn’t comply with the request.

Scoricou had previously worked for the business and attempted to buy the car, but had not been able to work out suitable terms.

When the complainant failed to respond, Scoricou threw the mats out of the vehicle in a fit of pique, and departed, leaving the back door open.

In the Ashburton District Court on Monday, defence lawyer Roz Burnside said her client had gone to the yard to meet the complainant to buy the car, but Judge Joanna Maze didn’t buy the story.

“He went to the yard at 9.23 in the evening and sent a text – he therefore couldn’t have thought he was going to meet him,” she

said, before sentencing Scoricou to 40 hours of community work.

Shaun Richard Redman, 24, of Lismore, was convicted of driving while disqualified – he was disqualified for a further six months, fined $200 and ordered to pay court costs of $130.

Jade Kolina Teiria Heke, 24, of Hampstead admitted drink driving (EBA 680mcg/l).

She was disqualified from driving for 12 months and one day, fined $500 and sentenced to six months’ supervision.

assaulting a woman. He was referred to restorative justice, and will reappear for sentencing on July 6.

Glen Alan Newell, 46, a homeless person, was convicted and ordered to come up if called within six months for offensive use of a telephone.

Verokia Akama, 19, of Allenton, was remanded without plea on charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, wounding with reckless disregard, three of injuring with intent to injure and wounding with reckless disregard for safety. He will reappear in court for a case management hearing on June 15.

Michael Robert Young, 28, of Ashburton, was convicted on an assault charge and for cultivating cannabis. Young and several associates were drinking when an argument ended in a fight. The victim, who had also landed punches, collapsed on the street outside the dwelling, and was taken to hospital by a passing motorist.

When a police officer arrived to investigate the assault they found cannabis plants growing on the property. Young was remanded on bail to take part in restorative justice. He will be sentenced on July 28.

Joseph Winiata Patu, 37, of Allenton admitted a charge of

A young man who caused thousands of dollars’ worth of

damage in a drunken rampage appeared in the Ashburton District Court yesterday.

Akuila Veamatahau, 19, of Ashburton, admitted two charges of intentional damage and possessing cannabis. He offered no plea to charges of burglary and stealing a bicycle.

The court was told Veamatahau was left in charge of his younger siblings. He drank alcohol and became aggressive when challenged, punching a wall in the family’s Housing New Zealand home. A mature relative was summoned, and Veamatahau continued to punch walls.

Police were called to the scene, and were shown a quantity of cannabis in a box in the garage.

While the family were at the police station Veamatahau returned to the home and wreaked havoc, throwing appliances and furniture around. He caused about $4700 worth of damage to the property, and $3175 to his mother’s property.

Veamatahau was convicted and remanded on bail for sentencing on July 2.

Corey Nathan Horua, 24, of Riccarton, denied a charge of intentional damage, and admitted a charge of breaching bail conditions – he was remanded in custody to reappear on June 22.

Tyler Daniel Croll-Davis, 20, currently detained in custody, appeared for a sentencing indication on charges of burglary, unlawfully getting into motor vehicles, other driving matters and breaching existing community detention and community work sentences. Judge Maze suppressed all details, before returning Croll-Davis to custody until his next appearance on June 22.

Nooroa William Terepai, 36, of Allenton admitted a charge of assault, and will return to court for sentencing on June 29.

Terepai punched a McDonald’s worker in the face through the service window in the drivethru, but had no recollection of doing so when police spoke to him the following day.

■ MAYFIELD RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE TRUST

Funds to make a difference in the community

By SuSan SandyS

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A sum of $20,000 donated yesterday will help feed struggling families and save lives.

The Mayfield Religious and Charitable Trust donated $5000 each to St John Mayfield, Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust and Ashburton Presbyterian Support, and $2500 each to the Ashburton Salvation Army and Methven Care Trust.

Trust chairman Dan Symons presented the cheques at the Mayfield Trinity Presbyterian Church hall yesterday. In presenting the cheque to the Salvation Army representative, Major Ken Smith, Mr Symons told of how he himself was once someone in need.

It was just for one night, when he was hitchhiking around Australia.

Not able to get a ride, he went to the police station late at night to try his luck for a free bed, and they referred him to St Vincent de Paul.

“I have never had reason to be in a night shelter since,” Mr Symons said.

It was an example of the practical application of such funds, and Major Smith said the money would help support such work, as well as the community

Mayfield Religious and Charitable Trust chairman Dan Symons (front) with donation recipients (from left) St John Mayfield area committee chairman Brent Murdoch, Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust representative David Whillans, Methven Care Trust trustee Ian Totty, Ashburton Presbyterian Support manager Jackie Girvan and Ashburton Salvation Army Major Ken Smith.

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foodbank. As for the $5000 presented to the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust, representative David Whillans said it would fund a new $5000 liferaft.

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter

required the equipment for water rescues.

Methven Care Trust member Ian Totty said the $2500 received would go towards a new $6 million 20-bed rest home to

replace the current Methven House. Representatives of the other organisations were similarly grateful.

Mr Symons, who said he was not himself a religious person,

hoped in future the trust would be able to approach farmers of all denominations in the area to graze cattle. This was the main source of fundraising for the trust.

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■ HOUSE PRICES

■ ASHBURTON COLLEGE

Prices on the rise

Lavalava proposal put on backburner

Ashburton led the way when it came to rising house prices in Canterbury for April.

The median selling price for the month was $325,000, a 14.1 per cent increase over March and 4.9 per cent up on April 2014.

While prices rose in most areas of Canterbury/Westland, they fell in Rangiora, 15 per cent and on the West Coast, 9 per cent.

Ashburton remains in the mid range for house prices in the region. Christchurch is the most expensive on a median of $440,000 for April and the West Coast the cheapest at $177,000.

During the month 43 houses changed hands, well down on the 53 deals signed in March, but up on April 2014.

Across Canterbury/Westland the median selling price for the month was $425,000.

REINZ regional director Jim Davis said in spite of rising selling prices, the number of sales across the district had tapered

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According to the Grant McMillan and run with it’.”

Mr McMillan said college board of trustees meeting agenda, sen- discussion at the board meetior Pasifika students have been ing covered the need to get asking “for some time” about better clarity from the comintroducing a lavalava as part munity about the issue, and of the college’s formal uni- the potential cost.

“We need to talk to parents form.

The proposal is not uncom- first, because this could be anmon, with many urban schools other expense that children now having the lavalava as a expect from their families that their families may not weluniform option.

However college principal come,” he said.

“It wasn’t a ‘no, let’s not do Grant McMillan says the proposal needs to be looked into that’, it was a ‘that sounds inin further detail before being teresting, let’s explore this further’.” adopted by the board. daisy.h@theguardian.co.nz

off. Compared to the same time last year, the number of first home buyers in the market had risen, he said.

With Easter, Anzac Day and the school holidays all falling in April, there had been an impact on the market and this was particularly noticeable in open day

attendances, Mr Davis said.

The number of days to sell eased in April by one over March and by three over April 2014.

Over the past 10 years, the average number of days to sell has been 34. It was 29 in April this year.

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■ FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS WEEK

In brief

Living with food allergies

By Caitlin Porter

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Some people can eat whatever they want, whenever they want, but for the Lawn family, that is not the case.

Two of Carlene and John Lawn’s four children have severe food allergies – egg, dairy and gluten are just some of the things that could cause Maria, 9, and Liam, 7, to have a severe allergic reaction.

When the pair’s eldest child, Ellie, 11, was born she appeared to have no allergies and Mrs Lawn said food allergies were not even something she was aware of, until they began affecting her family.

“I suppose you think people who were worried were a bit precious,” she said.

That all changed when second daughter Maria came along.

Maria was breastfed but when it was time to move her to formula, she refused to take it.

She was moving her head around and resisting and then a drop of milk must have got on her hands and they puffed up like wee balloons, Mrs Lawn said.

At the time Maria was three months old and had not had any other reactions, other than a touch of eczema.

“We went to the doctor and they were like ‘she will be fine just keep her off milk’.”

A friend recommended the couple take their daughter to a pediatrician to have a skin prick allergy test, which they did.

The test established she was allergic to dairy, egg, soy, gluten and nuts.

“My head was spinning,” said

‘It sort of just changes the way you look at everything’

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high intolerance for egg and nuts, but was okay with gluten.

All of the Lawn family have had themselves tested for allergies and while Mrs Lawn said their house used to be free of all potential allergens, she now keeps some in the house but is very careful.

“We have eggs up high, and we are super careful.

“We use separate pans for eggs and things,” she said.

Her youngest Charlie, 4, like his older sister Ellie, does not appear to have any allergies to food.

While doctors have been unable to provide any insight as to

why Maria and Liam have such severe reactions, Mrs Lawn said over time the family has learned to navigate the sometimes treacherous waters of food allergies.

She said the children’s school had been fantastic, providing teacher aides to monitor the classrooms at eating times.

However, there are still trying times, going away on holiday or being far from a doctor can cause some anxiety, she said.

“It’s that fear, you think the worst, it’s hard to relax.”

“It sort of just changes the way you look at everything.”

■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Deteriorating sewer trunk main to be replaced The Ashburton District Council is about to invest $1.9 million in a project that no one will ever see.

Next month work on replacing a deteriorating sewer trunk main will begin and while the project will be buried beneath layers of soil and asphalt, the main is a vital link in taking 50 per cent of Ashburton’s domestic and commercial wastewater to the Wilkins Road treatment plant.

The existing 1.5 kilometre sewer main was built in 1949 with reinforced concrete pipes.

It has reached the end of its lifespan and is struggling to cope with the volume of wastewater it is forced to carry.

The line starts in Dobson Street, goes down William Street and then runs parallel to the Ashburton River until the end of Trevor’s Road where it meets with the current grit chamber.

Ongoing concerns about wastewater leakage and the structural integrity of the exposed and raised sections of pipeline meant the replacement of the old pipe was a high priority for the council, said service and delivery committee chair, councillor Stuart Wilson.

“Replacing the existing trunk main with a larger pipeline allows for future development, as well as eliminating the ongoing maintenance necessary to keep

A “mini tornado” ripped through a small town north of New Plymouth yesterday. Police and the Fire Service were called to Urenui about 1.13am, Police Shift Inspector Marty Parker said. Fences and trees were damaged as well as iron roofing on a building. “The mini tornado did a little bit of damage,” Mr Parker said.

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Maria Lawn, 9, and her brother Liam, 7, surrounded by some of the foods they are able to eat.

Mrs Lawn.

When she did have a reaction she swelled up, became covered in hives and could have trouble breathing.

Thankfully she has not had many close calls and always has an Epi-pen (an autoinjector) with her. At home her parents keep adrenaline and syringes on hand.

After becoming aware of Maria’s allergies Mrs Lawn said she became anxious.

When she had her third child, Liam, now 7, she made sure he was allergy tested as soon as she could.

It was established he had a

‘Mini tornado’

it in service. The old pipeline has reached its capacity and isn’t in great condition after 66 years,” Mr Wilson said.

The $1.9 million contract has been awarded to Ashburton Contracting Limited.

The new pipes are made out of polyethylene and will be 700mm in diameter, replacing the existing 450mm pipeline.

The larger pipes will double the capacity of the pipeline and based on Ashburton’s current rate of growth should meet the town’s needs for at least 60 years, said operations and projects manager Viv Eyberg.

Unlike the concrete pipes which were laid above ground, the new pipes will be laid below

ground which will help extend their lifespan and keep them protected from the elements and accidental damage, Mr Eyberg said.

The start of the sewer replacement project will wrap up a project that has been running since 2003.

The council began investigations that year into the sewer pipeline both in terms of its quality and the volume of waste passing through the system.

It revisited the project again in 2008.

Services will not be affected while the work is being carried out.

Canterbury residents were shaken awake by an earthquake yesterday, which followed two in the area overnight. The most recent tremor, measuring 4 in magnitude, struck at 6.54am, GNS Science said. It was centred 20km north-west of Oxford and was 11km deep. Nearly 50 residents in the area reported feeling the shake.

Meanwhile, two light quakes were felt in Christchurch overnight.

The first came at 11.30pm and was 10 kilometres south-east of Christchurch, GNS said. The 8km deep shake had a magnitude of 2.7 and 58 felt reports were recorded between Dunedin and Blenheim.

The second quake, which was 9km deep and had a magnitude of 2.9, came at 3.15am yesterday. It was 10km south of Christchurch and had 57 felt reports recorded in Christchurch.

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Quad bike accident A man has died in quad bike accident near Marton. The man, believed to be in his early 30s and the father of young children, died while working on a property on Tutaenui Road. The accident happened mid-afternoon on Monday.

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New ferry The Interislander Arahura ferry’s replacement will go into service this spring, bearing the new name of Kaiarahi. Kaiarahi, known as the Stena Alegra when she last visited New Zealand, is in Singapore undergoing an extensive refit to meet Interislander requirements, KiwiRail said. The owner of the vessel, Stena RoRo would manage and pay for the upgrades. Kaiarahi is a third bigger than Arahura. She will be able to carry close to the same amount of freight in two return sailings as the Arahura can in three.

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Hit by freight train A person has been hit by a freight train and killed in Canterbury. The incident happened at around 3am yesterday, near Ashley village in the Waimakariri area of Canterbury and the person was confirmed dead at the scene. No details of the deceased will be released until family has been fully informed of the incident. The driver of the train was being supported by his employer who has given him some time off work and offered counselling. A spokesperson for Kiwi Rail said it was a difficult and distressing time for the driver and urged members of the public to be careful around railways.

“We urge people to keep away from the railway tracks and to only use official level crossings.”

The circumstances are not being treated as suspicious by Canterbury Police and the case has been referred to the coroner.

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■ HOSPICE MID CANTERBURY

Hospice to be established

By Sue NewmaN

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A desire to increase the range of services provided in the Ashburton District for people with lifelimiting illness and their family and caregivers, has led a small group of people to establish Hospice Mid Canterbury.

And on May 29, the hospice group is taking their project to the community, holding a meeting where two experts will talk about the hospice philosophy of care.

Trustee Jane Wright said that while there were several or-

ganisations in the community providing care and support services to people with life-ending illness, the hospice movement went further in offering a wraparound service that would meet the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the person with a life-ending illness as well as for their family.

The life-limiting condition could be anything from cancer or heart failure to multiple sclerosis or motor neurone disease, Mrs Wright said.

Hospice Mid Canterbury is now an associate member of Hospice New Zealand and that

was key for both credibility and when it came to securing funding, she said.

“We already have a lot of strong support and this meeting is the start of creating awareness and introducing ourselves to the community.”

Hospice Mid Canterbury was making a low-key start in the services it offered until it had established a funding base, Mrs Wright said.

It has three biography writers in training to help record the life stories of people who were dying.

This gave the person closure

and was also helpful for their families, she said.

As it became established, the range of services offered would grow and would extend to having part-time counsellors and bereavement support services available for families.

“Hospice is a philosophy of care, not a building, and we give a wrap-around package of care to support a person at the end of life and also their family and carers.”

The organisation did not operate in competition with other care groups, rather it was complementary and would run

alongside and bolster services already offered, Mrs Wright said.

The community meeting was an opportunity for people to find out more about the hospice philosophy and the services that were planned for the Ashburton District.

The meeting will be held at Hotel Ashburton on May 29 at 12.15pm (refreshments available from noon) Speakers at the 12.15pm meeting will be Hospice NZ Patron and Ambassador Jo Seagar and palliative care nurse consultant Kate Reid.

■ ASHBURTON CLUB AND MSA

MSA looking for new pool players

By JoNathaN LeaSk

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The Ashburton Club and MSA is looking for new people to take a dip in their pool.

Their pool playing pool, that is.

The club have three high quality pool tables and regular clientele but are wanting to expand the number of players with the lure of a new tournament system.

As well as some wily veterans, organsier Paul Dunn is hoping that they would get some fresh faces to the felt.

“It is open to everyone and we are just hoping to get more people along and maybe even some younger people to give them something to do on a Tuesday night,” Mr Dunn said.

“We are looking long-term at

holding the pool nights every Tuesday all year round.”

To achieve that they need to grow their player base.

They held an initial practice night for potential players to come along and shoot some pool before the tournament is set to start next Tuesday.

The initial tournament will run over five weeks, at $5 entry per week and feature weekly prizes, with a potential grand prize pool of $500 at the end.

Some experts will have their own, but the club will supply cues.

After the opening night Mr Dunn said the tournament will likely become graded and depending on the level of interest there may also be a separate youth section.

Tufuga Sa is hoping to come across some new opponents on the Ashburton Club and MSA pool tables.

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OUR VIEW

Openness needed on resignation Stu Oldham

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he Ashburton Trust can be sure a short statement will not be the last word on the departure of its wellknown and very visible chief executive.

The community that owns the trust will want to know more about why Giles Beal decided now was the time to leave and more about why the trust won’t say much about his decision.

As it stands, trust chairman Alister Lilley yesterday would not elaborate on a two-line statement confirming Mr Beal’s resignation and acknowledging his service as chief executive.

In a subsequent, short interview, Mr Beal was upbeat about future challenges but stopped short of explaining why his future would most likely be forged in another role.

Now, it is fair to say Mr Beal has a right to privacy and the trust has as much right to conduct its employee relations in-house as any other, run-ofthe-mill commercial operator.

But then this is no run-of-themill situation: it’s the resignation of a key appointment from a role that is central to the success of an important, far from run-ofthe-mill organisation.

That means stakeholder – community – interest goes beyond simple curiosity. More information will help people understand what all this means for their trust.

After all, much of what the trust has previously publicly reported suggests it did well under Mr Beal, who arrived at the trust in 2010, at a time of dwindling profits and mounting debt.

Mr Beal tightened belts and the trust was soon back in the black. Last year, trust chairman Alister Lilley credited Mr Beal and his staff for the sustained turnaround.

Mr Beal replaced Fraser Leddie who, with then-financial controller Peter Shorten, resigned amid concerns the boundaries between governance and management had blurred.

The issues relating to their leaving were eventually resolved but the resolution was never made public. That chapter was closed with a brief statement from Mr Lilley.

Nearly five years later, the latest resignation comes with a brief statement on behalf of the board. Now, as then, stakeholders ought to know more.

YOUR VIEW Thank you On behalf of the Ashburton Branch of Save the Children NZ, I would like to thank all those that have supported our fundraising efforts for Vanuatu.

Proceeds from our recent movie night, raffle, proceeds from a dance organised by Ann McKay and generous donations made at our shop have amounted to $2435 to date.

Our special thanks to David and the team at the Regent Cinema for their assistance with our recent film night and to The Warehouse for their continued support of our raffle selling.

Also to our sponsors for the spot prizes and giveaways at our film night – Ashburton Club & MSA, Barkers of Geraldine and New World – thank you for your generous donations.

Save the Children NZ has been working in Vanuatu for 25 years and will continue in the future.

Our fundraising efforts will now be concentrated on Nepal following the recent devastating earthquakes.

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POLL RESULT Yesterday’s result Q: Should Methven take fluoride out of its water?

No 63% Yes 37%

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ew Zealand’s National Infrastructure Unit was established in 2009.

The unit is part of the Treasury. It works across Government agencies, local government and the private sector, to help co-ordinate different infrastructure sectors’ work programmes.

Transport, telecommunications, energy, water, and even social sector infrastructure all fall within the collective NZ Inc. view that’s wanted.

A National Infrastructure Advisory Board has been formed to assist with the work.

The board is chaired by Lindsay Crossen, a former chief executive of Fulton Hogan.

The vision is for New Zealand as a whole to enjoy higher standards of living by making better use of existing infrastructure and ensuring new investment in infrastructure is efficiently allocated.

The unit published the country’s first National Infrastructure Plan back in 2010. The plan was seen as a first step, providing context, key investment principles and an initial set of priorities.

An updated plan followed in 2011. ‘State of the Nation’ infrastructure reports were published in 2012 and 2013.

These provided reviews of the year completed and looked at what was coming in the next year.

The next National Infrastructure Plan is due for release in August this year. This third reiteration of the plan should be based on more robust evidence about how New Zealand’s infrastructure is actually performing. For instance, there has been a dramatic improvement in the quantity of information available about drinking water in the past year.

A more mature debate about future needs and responses to issues should now be possible.

Our Government spends approximately $30 billion each year on infrastructure and on average $5 to $6 billion of new property, plant and equipment

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The overall state of New Zealand’s infrastructure is actually quite positive. Speak in very broad terms, we have the right infrastructure, in the right place, providing the right quality of service. There are of course all sorts of challenges ahead. Traditional approaches aren’t likely to be sufficient to solve these.

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Luckily Ashburton is not one of these areas. The medium projection for our district is an annual average population increase of 0.9 per cent p.a. for the next 30 years.

Local councils are now required to publish their own Infrastructure Strategies.

These strategies are high level summaries of our detailed asset management plans. The strategies have a 30 year outlook.

We should see a more comprehensive and co-ordinated action plan across central and local government and the private sector

In major urban areas we will have to manage the ongoing demands of growth. On the other hand, we have to manage long term infrastructure provision in areas where the population is declining. Between 2011 and 2031 it is projected that 56 of New Zealand’s district council areas will see overall population decline.

Our first Ashburton District Council Infrastructure Strategy has now been drafted and is included as part of a package of material with our proposed Long-Term Plan for 2015 to 2025.

The strategy’s coverage is focused on our water, wastewater, stormwater, stockwater and transportation assets. It sets

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The draft Infrastructure Strategy will be refined and improved before it’s adopted with our Long-Term Plan at the end of June this year.

As the Government reviews all councils’ Infrastructure Strategies, we should see a more comprehensive and coordinated action plan across central and local government and the private sector. This should help reduce some of the uncertainty about future investment programmes.

If you are interested in seeing a copy of Ashburton District Council’s draft Infrastructure Plan for 2015 to 2045 it is now available on our website www.ashburtondc.govt. nz or visit our Library.

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In brief El Nino’s big reach El Nino is threatening much of Southeast Asia with drought, warns an Australian climate expert. But on the other side of the Pacific, El Nino can bring flooding rains, which may be a bonus for California as it is in the grip of a record drought.

David Jones, of the Bureau of Meteorology’s climate information services branch, says El Nino’s influence spreads well beyond Australia. The influence of El Nino is global, Dr Jones said. A major rainfall event that in late March hit parts of the Atacama Desert in Peru, the world’s driest non-polar region, may be associated with El Nino, Dr Jones said.

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Americans shun religion The number of Americans who don’t affiliate with a particular religion has grown to 56 million in recent years, making the faith group researchers call “nones” the second-largest in total numbers behind evangelicals, according to a Pew Research Center study released yesterday. Christianity is still the dominant faith by far in the US; 7 in 10 Americans identify with the tradition. However, the ranks of Christians have declined as the segment of people with no religion has grown, the survey says.

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‘Run to death’ A Nepalese girl walks past a car, stuck in the debris of a damaged house, carrying a quilt received as relief material in Sindhupalchok district, Nepal. A major earthquake hit Nepal in a remote region yesterday, killing at least four people less than three weeks after the country was ravaged by another deadly quake.

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Big quake rocks Nepal A major earthquake hit Nepal in a remote region near the Chinese border yesterday, killing at least four people less than three weeks after the country was ravaged by another deadly quake.

The US Geological Survey said yesterday’s quake hit in the early afternoon with a magnitude of 7.3 in an isolated, conservation area between the capital of Kathmandu and Mount Everest.

Several buildings collapsed in the isolated town of Chautara, with at least four people killed, according to Paul Dillon, a spokesman with the International Organisation for Migration.

A rescue team from the agency has begun searching through the wreckage of the little town, he said.

Chautara has become a hub for humanitarian aid in the wake of a major April 25 quake that killed more than 8150 people and injured more than 17,860 as it flattened mountain villages and destroyed buildings.

Yesterday’s quake was deeper, however, coming from a depth of 18.5 kilometres (11.5 miles)

versus the April 25 quake that hit 15 kilometres (9.3 miles).

More shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

It was followed closely by at least five aftershocks measuring from magnitude 5.6 to magnitude 6.3.

The international airport in Kathmandu, which has become a transport hub for international aid, was closed temporarily, while traffic snarled in the streets of Kathmandu.

“The shaking seemed to go on and on,” said Rose Foley, a UNICEF official based in Kathmandu. “It felt like being on a boat in rough seas.”

Aid agencies were still struggling last night to get reports from outside of the capital.

“We’re thinking about children across the country, and who are already suffering. This could make them even more vulnerable,” Foley said.

In the capital of Kathmandu, the quake sent people rushing outside of their homes. Police gave no immediate estimates of damage.

Indian Embassy spokesman Abhay Kumar said some buildings in Kathmandu collapsed,

but he gave no further details about how many or where they were.

Experts say the April 25 quake caused extensive structural damage even in buildings that did not topple, and that many could be in danger of future collapse.

Rasmus Baastrup, a Dane from Doctors Without Borders, said in a live interview with Denmark’s TV2 channel “I walked out quickly. I couldn’t run because the earth was shaking so much that it was impossible to run.”

Baastrup, speaking from Kathmandu, said he had been told that all staff with Doctors Without Borders were alive but was not more specific.

Norway’s Red Cross, which was helping people from the April 25 earthquake at a 60-bed hospital in Chautara in central Nepal, said on Twitter in Norwegian that there were “many injured, several killed” and added that their hospital tents already has gotten patients.

“People are terribly scared.

“Everyone ran out in the streets because they are afraid of being inside the houses,” Norwegian Red Cross Secre-

tary-General Asne Havnelid told Norwegian broadcaster NRK. At the Norvic Hospital in Kathmandu, patients and doctors rushed to the parking lot.

“I thought I was going to die this time,” said Sulav Singh, who rushed with his daughter into the street in the suburban neighborhood of Thapathali.

“Things were just getting back to normal, and we get this one.”

Nepalese have been terrified by dozens of aftershocks that hit the country in the days following the April 25 quake.

Meanwhile, the impoverished country has appealed for billions of dollars in aid from foreign nations, as well as medical experts to treat the wounded and helicopters to ferry food and temporary shelters to hundreds of thousands left homeless amid unseasonal rains and unreachable with landslides blocking many mountain roads.

“This was a jolt just like the big one last month, though it was not that long,” said Kathmandu resident Avinav Shrestha.

“I was very scared, though.

Anything can happen.”

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An Alabama woman convicted of running her 9-year-old granddaughter to death as punishment for lying about candy was sentenced yesterday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Joyce Hardin Garrard, the diminutive grandmother whom prosecutors depicted as the “drill sergeant from hell,” stood before the judge, and told him if she could have anything in the world, it would be to have her granddaughter Savannah back with her today. Garrard gripped the hand of her defence attorney as Etowah County Circuit Judge Billy Ogletree said he would uphold a jury’s recommendation of life without parole, rather than death by lethal injection.

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Mandate spelt out Britain’s finance minister George Osborne has warned his EU partners not to underestimate his government’s determination to seek reform of the 28-nation bloc ahead of a planned referendum on British membership. “We come here with a very clear mandate to improve Britain’s relationship with the rest of the EU and to reform the EU so that it creates jobs and increases living standards for all its citizens,” Osborne told reporters while arriving for today’s meeting of EU finance ministers. Osborne, whose Conservative party won a surprise majority in parliament in Britain’s general election, said no one should have any doubt that Britain would hold the vote on EU membership, which is due to take place by the end of 2017.

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King unhappy with US Saudi King Salman has pulled out of a summit with US President Barack Obama at the last minute, with analysts attributing it to discontent with American policy towards Iran.

Obama invited Salman along with five other Gulf rulers to the White House on Wednesday followed by a retreat the following day at Camp David.

He hopes to shore up wavering trust while Washington tries to reach a deal to curb the nuclear program of Shi’ite Iran, the regional rival to Sunni-dominated Gulf monarchies.

Only the leaders of Kuwait and Qatar will now likely attend the summit, indicating “a lack of consideration, a disagreement and a lack of respect for President Barack Obama”, said Abdelkhaleq Abdallah, an analyst from the United Arab Emirates.

Abdallah said “the differences of opinion seem profound” over Iran, which the Gulf states see as a source of regional instability that would increase after the signing of a proposed nuclear accord.

A framework agreement between Iran and the US, France and other major powers, currently being finalised, limits Tehran’s nuclear capabilities in return for the lifting of crippling international sanctions.

The White House, which hoped the summit would ease the Gulf ’s deep unease over talks with Iran, said yesterday that Salman had called Obama to “express his regret at not being able to travel to Washington”.

“The two leaders emphasised

US Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman at the Royal Court, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, last week.

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the strength of the two countries’ partnership, based on their shared interest and commitment to the stability and prosperity of the region,” the White House said.

In place of Salman, Saudi Arabia is dispatching two powerful figures, Crown Prince and Interior Minister Mohammed bin Nayef and Salman’s son, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is also defence minister.

“You don’t usually send two

of the most senior people you have to deliver a snub,” said Anthony Cordesman, of the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.

But by “downgrading” the delegation, the kingdom was “attempting to put pressure on the US”, he said.

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir yesterday insisted Salman’s absence was not a snub.

Jubeir earlier explained the king would miss the gathering “due to the timing of the sum-

mit”, which coincides with a fiveday ceasefire in Yemen to begin tonight, and with the opening of a humanitarian aid centre for the neighbouring country.

Since March 26 Saudi Arabia has led an Arab-dominated coalition conducting air strikes against Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen, heightening tensions with Tehran.

Officials indicated King Hamad of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia’s close ally, would also miss the Washington talks.

- AFP

A South Australian farming couple faces a fine for selling raw milk as the state government is urged to drop its “nanny state” laws on unpasteurised dairy produce.

Mark and Helen Tyler operated a scheme south of Adelaide where people bought shares in a cow and then consumed their own, unpasteurised, milk. Prosecutors argued that still constituted a sale of milk under the Food Act, with a magistrate agreeing yesterday that they had contravened the Food Standards Code. The death of a three-year-old Victorian boy last year was linked to the consumption of raw milk which had been sold as bath milk. - AAP

A boat carrying hundreds of migrants from Myanmar and Bangladesh has been towed out of Indonesian waters, a navy spokesman says, but it remains unclear where the vessel is destined next. The vessel arrived off Aceh early on Monday with about 400 migrants on board, local authorities estimated, one of a series of vessels to arrive in Indonesia and Malaysia in recent days carrying people from Myanmar and Bangladesh. But the Indonesian navy confirmed yesterday it had provided the boat with fuel and towed it out of Indonesian waters, declining to say if it was heading to Malaysia, its suspected destination.

- AFP

Typhoon Noul kills two Powerful Typhoon Noul, which killed two people in the Philippines, has crashed into the Japanese island chain of Okinawa, bringing surging waves and howling winds as it headed towards the mainland.

Heavy rain and gale-force gusts were lashing a wide swathe of the archipelago, television footage showed yesterday, as pedestrians struggled with their umbrellas and scurried for shelter. Some crops were damaged and a number of buildings affected by the wind.

Forecasters warned of gusts up to 180 kilometres an hour and said there was a danger of high waves, thunderstorms, flood and gales in much of the country.

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Blogger hacked to death with machetes A masked gang wielding machetes have hacked a secular blogger to death in northeastern Bangladesh in the third such deadly attack by suspected Islamists since February.

Police said Ananta Bijoy Das had been murdered in broad daylight as he headed to work at a local bank in the city of Sylhet, an attack that fellow writers said highlighted a culture of impunity.

Kamrul Hasan, commissioner of Sylhet police, said that a group of around four masked attackers had attacked Das with machetes on a busy street in

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Bangladesh’s fifth largest city.

“They chased him down the street and first attacked his head with their machetes and then attacked him all over his body,” Hasan told AFP. After the attackers fled into the crowds, Das was rushed to hospital but declared dead on arrival, police and medics said.

Commissioner Hasan would not be drawn on the motive for yesterday’s attack but fellow writers said Das had been on a hit-list drawn up by militants who were behind the recent killing of a blogger who was a US citizen.

Imran Sarker, head of a Bangladeshi bloggers’ asso-

ciation, confirmed to AFP that Das was an atheist who regularly blogged for Mukto-Mona.

The website used to be moderated by Avijit Roy, a Bangladeshi-born US citizen who was himself hacked to death in the capital Dhaka in February.

“We condemn this heinous killing.

“It once again confirms our fear that there is a culture of impunity in Bangladesh. Anyone can now get away with killing a progressive free thinker,” Sarker said.

Debasish Debu, a friend of Das, said that the 33-year-old banker was also an editor of a quarterly magazine called Jukti

(Logic) and headed the Sylhetbased Science and Rationalist Council.

“In recent months he received threats from Islamist extremists for his writings.

“He was on their hit-list,” Debu told AFP from Sylhet.

Das won the publication’s annual Rationalist Award in 2006 for his “deep and courageous interest in spreading secular and humanist ideals and messages”.

While most of Das’s output for Mukto-Mona focused on science and evolution, he wrote a number of blogs that criticised some aspects of Islam and also of Hinduism.

- AFP

A West Australian zookeeper is encouraging his industry peers to do something very silly. Peel Zoo’s David Cobbold and colleagues have been having a chuckle embracing the #zookeepersasanimals social media movement, taking snaps of themselves posing as lazy wombats, sleepy koalas and even a mob of kangaroos. The trend has proved a big hit on Facebook and Twitter, with zookeepers around the world taking time out to see how well they can mimic the poses of the critters under their care.

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Airline back on track Malaysia Airlines has recovered from two catastrophic blows in the past 12 months proving it’s still a popular choice for travellers. The carrier achieved a 7.8 per cent increase in passenger numbers in February 2015, up from the same period in 2014. It comes after a horror 2014 for the carrier, with flight MH370 disappearing in March and MH17 shot down in July. - AAP

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■ CHRISTCHURCH BUSINESSMAN

Plans afoot to sell down Carter Holt stake in IPO

Raid on bankrupt developer ‘unlawful’

Rank Group, owned by billionaire Graeme Hart, confirmed plans to sell down its stake in building products supplier Carter Holt Harvey in an initial public offering and list the shares on the New Zealand and Australian stock exchanges.

Auckland-based Rank Group plans to retain a significant stake in the company, it said in a statement, without providing further details. Media reports last month suggested Rank would sell 70 per cent of the business.

Rank paid $3.31 billion for Carter Holt in 2006, and has since sold off the company’s forestry and farm land and its pulp and paper unit, leaving a smaller business focused on wood products and building supplies.

An initial public offering slated for the middle of the year, which will reportedly value the company at $1 billion,

is set to be the biggest in New Zealand this year.

“There would be pretty good demand for it,” said Daniel Metcalfe, senior client adviser at OMF. “It’s a very tangible business, with a strong New Zealand history and there hasn’t been an issue of this size for quite some time so people will be keen to diversify their portfolios and expand the New Zealand share ownership.”

Professional investment funds will probably also buy the stock because of the large size of the company, he said.

Carter Holt competes with publicly listed Fletcher Building in the building products distribution market with their respective Carters Building Supplies and Placemakers outlets, and both manufacture building products on both sides of the Tasman.

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lenged the validity of the search and last year began a claim against the Attorney-General, seeking declarations the warrants were unlawful.

Henderson, and companies linked to him, also sought thousands of dollars in damages and a declaration the raids breached the Bill of Rights Act. They alleged that the application for the warrants contained wrong or misleading information and that, because of the validity of the warrants, the search and seizure was unreasonable.

Although the case was due to go to trial later this month, it

was called off after both sides cut a deal.

As a result, Justice David Gendall has declared that the search warrants were unlawful and their execution was inconsistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act. All other parts of the claim have been withdrawn and the parties will pay their own court costs.

“It has taken four years, and being a few weeks away from a court hearing, to finally get them [the police] to acknowledge what was painfully clear from day one,” Henderson said yesterday.

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Search warrants for a police raid on two properties tenanted

by Christchurch businessman David Henderson have been declared unlawful by a High Court Judge.

The execution of those search warrants in April 2011 were also inconsistent with the Bill of Rights Act, the judge said.

Henderson is a well-known businessman and property developer who was bankrupted for a second time in November 2010 with debts totalling more than $140 million.

The following March, a liquidator of Henderson-linked companies complained to police that these firms were allegedly failing to comply with orders to supply records.

After a police application, a District Court judge issued warrants allowing officers to enter and search for records at two red-zoned Christchurch properties tenanted by a company associated with Henderson.

These were executed in April 2011, with computers and thousands of documents being seized during the raid.

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■ OPINION

Train driver sacked over drugs

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senior KiwiRail train driver sacked for smoking cannabis has lost his case for reinstatement to his job.

On May 27, 2014 Bernie Thorne was the driver of a Tranz Metro train that collided with the stop block at Melling Station in Lower Hutt. Two of the 12 people on board suffered minor injuries.

Following the collision, Mr Thorne checked on passengers and undertook the necessary steps to alert train control. He underwent a drug and alcohol test the same day in accordance with KiwiRail’s drug and alcohol policy.

Mr Thorne tested positive for cannabinoids and admitted having smoked a cannabis cigarette 11 days before the incident. He was upset following a row with a family member.

Mr Thorne acknowledged to his employer he had made a mistake in smoking cannabis but said he was not impaired by it which is why he presented for work. KiwiRail were troubled by the fact Mr

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Thorne had attended work on five occasions and operated approximately 30 services after smoking cannabis.

This was a serious matter for someone in his position working in a high capacity passenger environment.

In the investigation meeting Mr Thorne confirmed he had attended a drug and alcohol education seminar organised by KiwiRail and that he was aware of his employer’s “zero tolerance” policy in relation to drug and alcohol.

KiwiRail said its dismissal of Mr Thorne was related to his drug use, his failure to disclose that use, and his operation of passenger trains afterwards.

That amounted to serious misconduct.

Victoria Clark, KiwiRail’s

Human Resources Manager, Passenger Group said a factor in Mr Thorne’s case was the highly safety critical position he had within KiwiRail. The public had to have confidence in the service which provided rail transport for thousands of passengers on a daily basis.

KiwiRail had intensified its focus on health and safety matters as a result of events over recent years in New Zealand giving Pike River as an example of new legislative changes impacting employers.

Employment Relations Authority member Trish MacKinnon said KiwiRail genuinely considered rehabilitation and redeployment as options before deciding neither to be appropriate.

Mr Thorne’s claims to have been unjustifiably dismissed and to reinstatement were dismissed.

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

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ausages have come of age.

No longer are they relegated to the food that’s eaten when you’re out of house keeping and no longer do they need to be disguised by a range of other ingredients to hide their humble nature.

Today, sausages come in a wide range of flavours and are made with a wide range of meats. And that has elevated the humble sausage to stand alone, star status.

There is still room, however, for meals that feature sausages treated to the old fashioned way of cooking, the casserole.

Mixed with the right ingredients that can be a tasty and immensely satisfying meal.

Sausage and beer braise 2 T oil 8 quality beef sausages 2 carrots, diced 1 or 2 leeks, finely sliced 1 stalk celery, sliced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 375ml bottle lager 1C beef stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper

■ Return sausages to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.

Sausages with lentils 8 good-quality pork sausages 2 T extra virgin olive oil 8 baby onions, peeled and halved 1C pumpkin, peeled and cut into 3 x 2cm chunks 1/2 C lentils 2C chicken stock 1 T dried mixed Italian herbs 2 tomatoes, chopped Freshly chopped parsley to serve ■ Preheat the oven to 200°C. ■ Brown the sausages in a saucepan for 10 minutes and set aside on a plate.

■ Heat the oil in the same saucepan and cook the onions for 3 to 4 minutes.

■ Add the pumpkin and lentils.

Pour in the chicken stock, add the dried herbs and cook for 5 minutes.

■ Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish, nestling the sausages into the lentils.

■ Add the chopped tomatoes.

■ Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

■ Season and serve with freshly chopped parsley.

Curried sausages 6 sausages 1 onion, finely chopped 1 1/2 C mushrooms, sliced 1 red capsicum, diced 4 t medium curry powder 2 T tomato paste 400g can chopped tomatoes 420g can baked beans 1/2 cup water 1 C frozen peas 2 T sultanas (optional) 2 T chopped fresh parsley ■ Prick, then boil sausages for 5 minutes until cooked.

■ Leave to cool, then cut into bitesized chunks.

■ Heat a non-stick frying pan.

Cook sausages until evenly

■ Heat a little of the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat ■ Prick sausages with a fork and cook until well coloured.

■ Remove sausages from the pan and set aside. Wipe excess fat out of pan with a paper towel.

■ Heat remaining oil in the pan and gently cook carrots, leeks, celery and garlic until tender.

■ Increase the heat and pour in lager and beef stock, allow to boil and reduce by half.

■ Season to taste with salt and pepper.

browned. Set aside.

■ Cook lentils in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain. Set aside.

■ Heat oil in pan. Add onion and cook until softened.

■ Add mushrooms and capsicum.

Cook for a few more minutes.

■ Stir in curry powder and paste to coat vegetables evenly. Heat through.

■ Add tomatoes, beans and water.

Simmer for 5 minutes.

■ return sausages to pan with cooked lentils and peas.

■ Heat for 5 more minutes.

■ Stir in sultanas (if using) and sprinkle with parsley.

■ Serve with mashed potatoes

■ Add the flour and stir to mix.

■ Heat the mixture through for a little while and transfer to casserole.

■ Combine all the other dry ingredients and pour over the boiling water.

■ Add the wine, tomatoes and beans.

■ Pour sauce into the casserole and stir all the ingredients together.

■ Place casserole in the oven and bake for about an hour in a moderately slow oven.

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1T olive oil 8 good quality sausages 2 medium onions (sliced) 2 cloves of garlic (crushed) 2 stalks of celery (chopped) 2 carrots (chopped) 2 T flour 2 t dried mixed herbs 2 t beef stock powder 1 t fresh ground pepper 1/2 t paprika 1 1/2 C boiling water 1/2 C good red wine 1 tin chopped tomatoes 1 tin cannellini beans drained and rinsed ■

Warm the oil in a heavy bottomed frying pan and cook the sausages until just done.

■ Transfer to casserole reserving the fat from the sausages in the frying pan.

■ Add a little more oil if necessary.

■ Fry the onion, garlic, celery and carrots for a few minutes until soft.

Sausage and tomato pasta

■ Cook pasta following packet directions.

■ Drain, reserving half a cup of pasta water. Spray with a little oil and set aside.

■ Chop sausages into bite-sized pieces ■ Heat a large pan and spray with oil.

■ Add sausages and stir-fry until browned and cooked through.

■ Add capsicum and cook for a further 5 minutes.

■ Add tomatoes and heat through ■ Add pasta, spinach, lemon juice, zest and sour cream.

■ Stir well to combine, adding some pasta water to make a sauce.

■ Garnish with parsley and parmesan.

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Ninety-five Ashburton College students are gearing up for Stage Challenge on Friday.

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May 14 and 15 – 2015 Stage Challenge and J Rock at the Horncastle Arena in Christchurch.

May 15 – Variety Theatre Ashburton opens its show Grease, to stage at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre until May 23.

To May 28 - Joint exhibition at Selwyn Gallery. Good Vibrations by Stephanie McEwin, featuring paintings. Post hoc ergo propter hoc (after this, therefore because of this) by Sarah Kentish-Barnes, featuring collage and paint assemblages.

To May 29 - Journeys Again, art exhibition by Ngaio McKee and Margaret Digby at the Methven Art Gallery, Methven Heritage Centre, 10am to 2pm.

To June 7 - Ashburton Society of Arts autumn show at the Short Street Studio. Guest artist is Timaru painter and sculptor Zita Waldron

■ STAGE CHALLENGE

Exposing The Great Divide

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Two busloads of Ashburton College students buzzing with excitement will leave the school on Friday at 8am, and not return until 1am the next day.

Their day will be full of fun and performance at the 2015 Stage Challenge at Horncastle Arena in Christchurch, where they will compete against about 13 other schools from throughout Canterbury.

The 95 14 to 17-year-olds have been rehearsing their piece The Great Divide since

last term, and can not wait to present it.

Head of drama Claire Bubb said the eight-minute dance and drama piece had “really connected” to the cast.

“It’s very topical and controversial, but we are really sticking by our idea because we think poverty is a big issue in New Zealand,” Mrs Bubb said.

The Great Divide has a theme based around the difficulties of getting ahead for those caught in the poverty trap.

“The student production team have really pulled it to-

gether, we have a piece we are really proud of and we can’t wait to show everyone,” Mrs Bubb said.

Over 1000 students from the schools would be rehearsing on the stage throughout the day, and there would be dance-offs where all the students danced together in the arena, before the evening show.

“It’s just fun, the vibe through the day is amazing.”

But there was also the serious element of aiming to produce the best work possible, and meeting the judging criteria when it came to choreog-

raphy, drama, use of the stage and other elements.

There would be a draw to determine which order the schools performed in, and Mrs Bubb hoped the college would come up for the second half of the show.

This was because later performances had the advantage of sticking in the judges’ minds.

The college generally took home awards each year, but that was not the main goal.

“The goal is to present something that’s thought provoking and entertaining.”

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June 16, 17, 18 – Mount Hutt College production Law and Order Nursery Rhyme Unit (NRU).

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■ THE BIG BAND THEORY

Concert provides a trip down memory lane Almost 200 people enjoyed a Mother’s Day concert by the Mid Canterbury Choir on Sunday.

The afternoon concert, The Big Band Theory, kicked off with a high tea. As the big band waited, an air raid siren sent choir members scurrying for their places on stage.

A range of songs took the audience on a trip down memory lane, and soprano Courtney Carter enthralled with her beautiful voice.

The dress of some audience members reflected that of performers, getting into the theme of the 1930s and 1940s.

Three choir members shared letters and diary entries from their families, giving the day a personal touch.

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■ CRICKET

Guptill on track for first test

By Dylan Cleaver With just one non-first-class match before the Lord’s test, there is probably just one piece of Mike Hesson’s jigsaw to be completed.

New Zealand’s coach and tour selector Hesson said Mark Craig, who took a five-for in the win against Somerset, would “no doubt” play at Lord’s and with Jimmy Neesham’s injury paving the way for Corey Anderson to return to the test team, it is likely that Doug Bracewell will keep the third seamer’s spot ahead of a third leftie seamer in Neil Wagner.

That just leaves the second opener’s position alongside Tom Latham to fill.

Guptill’s side strain could have given the inside track to incumbent Hamish Rutherford, but a double of 37 and 11 answered nothing.

Hesson was non-committal when assessing Guptill’s chances of making a Lord’s appearance.

“He is on track to play next week,” he said.

“All going well in the next few days we are hopeful that he will get a start in the next game.”

If Guptill can’t play against Worcestershire, then his selection for the first test will be based on his good form for Derbyshire that included his first first-class double-century,

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Ashburton College senior boys basketball side thumped Lincoln High School 90-39 at the new EA Networks Centre in Ashburton last night. The hosts were ahead the whole game, leading 38-25 at halftime then piling on the points in a big third quarter. Josh Lowe (14), Matt Rae (14), Brodie Fransen (12) and Kody Stuthridge (11) led the points scoring, while Stuthridge grabbed 11 rebounds and Rae seven blocks in a top defensive effort. College enjoyed plenty of local support, with a big crowd turning up to see how the new sports complex would perform under game conditions. Big tick all round.

Girls’ game called off

Martin Guptill: Hoping to transform county form to the test arena.

and the belief that his one-day form is transferable to tests.

Guptill’s class and shotmaking has never been in question, but his ability to think his way around test-match attacks has been.

In a spluttering 31-test career, the 28-year-old has shown a fondness for the weak attacks of Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and the West Indies, and a frailty against the rest.

Guptill has sought the asistance of Martin Crowe to remedy some of his problems, particularly his footwork on defence, and the public came to appreciate the results dur-

ing the World Cup, where his stunning unbeaten 237 in the quarter-final against the West Indies was the high-water mark.

He took that form with him to Derby, scoring 290 runs in four innings at an average of 96.6.

While the portents are good, James Anderson and Stuart Broad at a lively Lord’s will present a far greater challenge than a Gloucestershire attack that had Kieran Noema-Barnett bowling first change at Bristol.

Even if Guptill is not available for New Zealand’s final

warm-up, you have to wonder how much weight can be put on the hit out.

The Worcestershire match has been robbed of significant meaning by having first-class status removed to allow New Zealand to play more than 11.

If it’s a sign of the times it is a lamentable one.

A tour to England used to be something for players to treasure.

Now it is something to squeeze in between the IPL and the Ashes, with once-valued matches against the counties reduced to joke status.

Sad face.

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Downward E/W 1 T and M Small, 2= R Brownlie and B Hawthorne, and J Rooney and J Irwin On Saturday, May 2, the club hosted their Mid Canterbury Pairs with the following results.

1st J Wilkinson and S Newton, 2nd E and S Jackson, 3rd C Marshall and B Ussher, 4th M Johnstone and P Gregory.

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2nd shot to Green: Judy Sheppard Twos: Alison Grant, Jan Guilford, Catherine Bell, Jacqui Welch May 7 9 holes Rd 3 Sue Bunt Stroke Dorothy Knight 39 on count back from Sue Lamb

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Big win for College

■■ Golf Aorangi South Canterbury Golf May 11 Women’s Open Pennants Zone 1 (Rakaia round 3 rescheduled) Ashburton 11 Rakaia 6; Mayfield 1 12 Tinwald 1 5 Zone 2 (Temuka round 4) Temuka 10.5 Geraldine 6.5; Pleasant Point 1 11 Tinwald 2 6 Zone 3 (Maungati round 4) Maungati 14 Pleasant Point 2 3; St Andrews/Highfield 8.5 Gleniti 1 8.5 Zone 4 (Lower Waitaki round 4) Lower Waitaki 11.5 Tokarahi 5.5; Waimate 12 Gleniti 2 5

Ashburton Golf Club May 9 and 12 Women’s Section Rd 2 Tucker Trophy, Rd 2 Sunmeade Trophy, Rd 2 H E Cook Trophy Kay Fox 66, Maxine Carter 68, Helen Hawksby 69, Jan McArthur 69, Heather Trott 71, Alison Hewson 71, Hilary Ward 71, Lynn Small 71 on count back from Eleanor Sullivan, Robin Bennett Nearest Pins: No 4 Gabites: Not struck, No 8 House of Travel Ashburton: Catherine Trott, No 12 Lynn Small’s Salon: Chleone Emery, No14 Todds of Ashburton: Jan Guilford, No 18

■■ Netball ANZ Championship Rd11 QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 54 (Romelda Aiken 38 Gretel Tippett 16) bt MELBOURNE VIXENS 45 (Karyn Bailey 24 Tegan Philip 21) at Gold Coast Exhibition Centre.

NSW SWIFTS 65 (Caitlin Thwaites 38 Susan Pettitt 27) bt ADELAIDE THUNDERBIRDS 54 (Carla Borrego 39 Erin Bell 15) at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre.

WAIKATO BAY OF PLENTY MAGIC 59 (Jo Harten 46 Malia Paseka 9 Ellen Halpenny 4) bt SOUTHERN STEEL 53 (Jhaniele Fowler-Reid 38 Te Paea Selby-Rickit 15) at Claudelands Arena.

CENTRAL PULSE 51 (Ameliaranne Wells 33 Jodi Brown 18) bt MAINLAND TACTIX 48 (Mwai Kumwenda 30 Bailey Mes 16 Gemma Hazeldine 2) at Te Rauparaha Arena.

Australia P W L D For Agt Pts West Coast Fever 10 8 1 1 577 521 17 Queensland Firebirds 10 8 1 1 516 473 17 NSW Swifts 10 5 2 3 563 512 13 Melbourne Vixens 10 5 5 0 510 509 10 Adelaide Thunderbirds 10 3 5 2 503 510 8 New Zealand P W L D For Agt Pts Northern Mystics 10 5 3 2 517 529 12 Waikato BoP Magic 10 4 5 1 484 500 9 Southern Steel 10 3 6 1 593 591 7 Central Pulse 10 3 6 1 467 487 7 Mainland Tactix 10 0 10 0 510 608 0

Ashburton College Girls’ 1st XV will not play Geraldine today in the Aoraki Secondary School girls’ rugby competition tomorrow, as Geraldine have defaulted.

Ashburton College coach Karen McKenzie said it was disappointing news, and “incredibly frustrating” as the girls wanted to get as much game time in as they could. Next week Ashburton College will face off against rivals Craighead at home.

Warriors square series Stephen Curry got hot with his shot and Andrew Bogut was a defensive force as the Golden State Warriors found the form that made them the NBA’s most feared team. The Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 101-84 yesterday to even the best-of-seven Western Conference semi-final series 2-2. Curry was off target in the Warriors’ two losses but bounced back with 33 points in Memphis.

Meanwhile, guard Jeff Teague scored 26 points as the Atlanta Hawks held off the Washington Wizards for a 106-101 win in game four of their Eastern Conference semi-final series.

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Pietersen snubbed Kevin Pietersen was told by new England chief Andrew Strauss he will not play for his country again just hours after blasting a career-best 326 not out, according to reports yesterday. Exiled batsman Pietersen surpassed his previous first-class best of 254 in a mammoth innings for Surrey on day two of their County Championship Division Two match against Leicestershire at The Oval.

The 34-year-old’s new record total came in just 373 balls as he smashed 34 fours and 14 sixes. But Strauss, who was hired over the weekend, apparently confirmed to Pietersen that he would not be allowed back into the England fold.

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Team NZ back on track Team New Zealand’s challenge for the 35th America’s Cup to be raced in Bermuda is still alive as it adjusts to life without government funding. The team’s major sponsor, Emirates, yesterday confirmed their continued financial support of the team, in the hope that they would encourage Team New Zealand’s other long-term backers to recommit. It will be the third campaign the airline have sponsored.

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Outstanding official Heath Lyttle (Softball) Lyttle is the president of the Mid Canterbury Softball Club and a Level Four New Zealand National Accredited Umpire.

He has attended a number of tournaments, including the National Under 17 girls’, Open women’s and Secondary School Division One tournaments - umpiring a total of 51 national games in the season.

Wayne Rodgers (Basketball)

Rodgers is the president of Basketball Mid Canterbury. His role encapsulates the day to day running of basketball, spending large amounts of time at the stadium, doing repairs, organising teams, trials and tournaments as well as being an active coach and umpire.

Rob Flanagan (Softball)

Flanagan is the president of the Ashburton Demons Softball Club. The club that he started in 2013 now fields seven teams with Flanagan providing handson coaching, umpiring and mentoring, as well as being heavily involved with the Ashburton College softball teams.

Outstanding all round athlete Matthew Clough (Swimming) Clough won bronze and had four top 10 finishes at the National Age Group Championships. He is the New Zealand Aquathon under 16 national champion, was seventh in the Under 16 boys’ New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Open Water Swim and was selected to the Triathlon New Zealand Youth academy.

He won two Aoraki athletics championships titles, and was second in the Canterbury Secondary Schools’ road race.

Clough was also a member of the Mid

Canterbury under 15 basketball team, Ashburton College 1st XI football and Mid Canterbury United 14th grade and won several under 17 races in the Tinwald Cycling Club road race programme.

Aimee Elliott (Swimming) Elliott won bronze in the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Swimming Championships and had top 10 placings at the National Age Group Championships.

She is the New Zealand Aquathon under 17 national champion and was selected to trial for the Triathlon New Zealand Youth academy.

Elliott was 11th at the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ junior girls’ 4km road race and 24th in the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Cross Country

the first time, and was selected into the Hanan Shield Districts team.

As an equestrian she competes in shows throughput the South Island and as a member of the Ashburton College dressage team finished seventh overall in the Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Championship.

She was the overall winner of the women’s open and under 20 Ashburton Duathlon series champion and was Waite was a key figure in the Ashburton the fastest female in the 20k Novice College girls’ 1st XV, scoring 17 tries in Mount Somers Bike race, and was in the their unbeaten season where the won the Ashburton College ski team that won the Aoraki Secondary Schools’ rugby title for Aoraki championships.

Championships.

She broke the Aoraki record in the under 15 girls’ 3000m by over 30 seconds.

She passed her Netball New Zealand Centre Umpire Exam and was Mid Canterbury Netball’s junior umpire of the year in 2014.

Emma Waite (Rugby)

Outstanding coach Geoff Wright and John Harrison (Rugby)

During the year his squad held six national gold medals, four silver, five bronze and 39 top 10 placings.

The junior members also recorded seven top 10 national placings.

He also coached Steve Prescott – a winner of six world masters titles – and triathletes.

Thorsten Windhorst (Karate)

Sensei Windhorst is the chief instructor of the Jion International Karate Dojo Ashburton.

His biggest achievement They coached the Ashburton College was being called upon to be an assistant girls’ 1st XV to a maiden Aoraki Secondcoach for the New Zealand Team, after ary Schools’ rugby title following an assisting at all three national training unbeaten season which culminated with camps. a 17-12 win over Craighead. The team His local students attended eight compescored over 575 points and conceding just At one point Rodgers was coaching three titions and won an impressive 147 meddifferent basketball teams a week.

Of his 97 in the 10 games. The same team then als with two students selected to New many teams, the Mid Canterbury Year played as Mid Canterbury in a Hanan Zealand teams.

8 boys finished third at the South Island Shield tournament beating both North Otago 29-20 and South Canterbury 40-17. Championships.

An Under 13 girls’ team was unbeaten in winning the South Canterbury Invitational Tournament and he had two girls’ Jonas and Willians combined to coach teams at a tournament in Oamaru, winAs head coach of the Jennian Homes ning the top grade and coming second in the Ashburton Demons under 13 little Ashburton Swim Team, Jones had 25 league team. the development grade. swimmers under his guidance.

Wayne Rodgers (Basketball)

Shane Jones (Swimming)

Brian Jonas and Ritchie Willians

They had a team of new and inexperienced players and produced a committed a dedicated team unit.

Dave King (Athletics) King trains a group of local athletes each week in sprint and middle distance running.

Ashburton Junior Athletics Team was the most successful middle distance club at both the North and South Island Colgate Games, winning the Jeanette Vivian Memorial Trophy as the most successful club in their grade at the South Island event that was held in Dunedin.

Several of his athletes also went on to claim Canterbury titles, and also made Canterbury Interprovincial teams.

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In brief

Cup carnival revamped

Stakes opportunity Promising filly Stacey Ann can earn herself a crack at a black type event with a bold showing at Te Awamutu today. She has placed at both her race starts to date and will have the home track advantage when she steps out in the Fairview Motors 2YO 1150m.

“If she won or went very well then I’ll probably run her in the Great Northern Foal Stakes at Ellerslie, otherwise she’ll go for a break,” trainer Darrell Hollinshead said.

Stacey Ann was fourth on debut at Awapuni before Christmas, and then returned at Te Rapa last month to finish in third place.

“She was probably a bit fat there, but I’m very happy with her now and she galloped well on Saturday morning,” Hollinshead said. The likely heavy nature of the track was an issue, but he is happy to give the two-year-old her chance.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

New Zealand’s premier distance event will revert to a Saturday date next year in a restructured Auckland Racing Club autumn carnival.

The ARC has announced changes to the 2016 fixture with the Gr.1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup to be contested on March 12.

Previously run on a Wednesday, that middle day of the meeting has been scrapped in favour of a two day carnival over consecutive Saturdays with anticipated stakes of $2.5 million and $50,000 minimum purses.

“The way people want to be entertained, and when, is changing,” ARC chief executive Cameron George said.

“As a club, we are keen to ensure that all Aucklanders of all generations get to experience this iconic event.

“Our aim is to create an Auckland Cup Week Carnival that features the glamorous tradition of Derby Day on the first Saturday followed a week later by the excitement and prestige of an Auckland Cup Day for the people of Auckland.

“We’re also conscious that March is increasingly congest-

ed with numerous events, by consolidating into two days of racing, fashion and entertainment we’ll create a must-attend carnival.”

The Auckland Cup will be one of three Group One events on the second day alongside the Diamond Stakes and the New Zealand Stakes and the Gr.3 Westbury Classic.

The Gr.1 New Zealand Derby will headline the opening day of the meeting on March 5, which will also feature the Darley Plate, Mr Tiz Trophy, the Sunline Vase at Group Three level.

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Rock Diva and Mark du Plessis took out the 2014 Auckland Cup.

Waipa gallops Today at Te Awamutu Raceway

Waipa RC Venue: Te Awamutu Meeting Date: 13 May 2015 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7; 9, 10 and 11 1 10.41am FAIRVIEW MOTORS 2YO 1150 $8000, 2YO SW+P, 1150m 1 4. Eprouvez (12) 57......................... D Johnson 2 Classic Warrior (13) 57 ...................S Collett 3 85x Rio Claro h (3) 57............................A Collett 4 Get That Jive (6) 57 ...................M Cameron 5 8136. Benoit (11) 56.5 6 4x3 Stacey Ann h (2) 55 .......................... D Hain 7 Good Lookin’ Gal (10) 55 ................ K Myers 8 76x Infiraaj (4) 55 ..............................M Sweeney 9 8x Love Actually (14) 55 ..................C Lammas 10 Bright Diamond 55 ....................... Scratched 11 Cool Tart (7) 55 ..............................V Colgan 12 Fitsandgiggles (9) 55 ...................... C Grylls 13 Sacred Wind (8) 55 ...........................L Innes 14 Twilight Sky 55 ............................. Scratched 15 8x Buffalo Babe (1) 55 ........... U Holmquist (a3) 16 07 Winor Elsa (5) 55 ............................ R Jones Emergencies: Buffalo Babe, Winor Elsa 2 11.11am COMMERCIAL HOTEL TE AWAMUTU MDN 1150 $8000, MAIDEN, 1150m 1 Heza Ripper h (10) 58.5.............M Sweeney 2 Buster Abbott h (2) 58.5 .................. C Grylls 3 El Encanto h (12) 58.5 ...................... D Hain 4 0x60 Gotta Reprieve (4) 58.5................... R Jones 5 28253 Odin’s Choice (7) 56.5 ................T Thornton 6 062x7 Jehanne (13) 56.5 ...........................S Collett 7 0x3 Tranky Doo (9) 56.5 ........................ K Myers 8 4. My Smiley O’Reilly (11) 56.5 ...B Hutton (a2) 9 Maddee Fae (5) 56.5...................C Lammas 10 I’ll Stand By You (3) 56.5 ... U Holmquist (a3) 11 Moneybox (1) 56.5 ...................... D Johnson 12 9x Raisethestakes (8) 56.5 ..................A Collett 13 06x0 Zory Star (6) 56.5 ...............................M Hills 3 11.41am RED BINS LTD MAIDEN 1150 $8000, 1150m 1 Intense (5) 58.5 ............................... C Grylls 2 Rio Bound (6) 58.5 ..................... Z Moki (a3) 3 Rockthatcity h (9) 58.5 .................... K Myers

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Bloodstream (3) 58.5 ..................T Thornton 6x0 He’s Cavalier (11) 58.5....... J Whiteside (a3) 9 He’s Game (12) 58.5 ................... D Johnson 70x80 Jet Fighter (2) 58.5......................C Lammas 08x0x The Great Fox (8) 58.5.................... R Jones Two Gee’s h (4) 58.5 ..................M Cameron 59x3. My Paloma h (7) 56.5 ................J Oliver (a2) 24759 Sian (1) 56.5 ...................................S Collett 86x90 Bella Mossa (13) 56.5 ....... U Holmquist (a3) Champagne Tastes 56.5 .............. Scratched Diamond Miss h (10) 56.5 .......B Hutton (a2) 4 12.11pm PAPER PLUS & TOYWORLD MDN 1400 $7000, MAIDEN, 1400m 1 46524 Keentorule 58.5 ............................ Scratched 2 2944x Superare (6) 58.5 ...............................M Hills 3 460x Paid Priority (1) 58.5 ................... D Johnson 4 5505 Cancellara (7) 58.5 ..................A Jones (a2) 5 Babylon (14) 58.5..........................P Holmes 6 Monarch Chimes 58.5 .................. Scratched 7 0x Samho Dream h (17) 58.5 ........J Oliver (a2) 8 Sanisti (5) 58.5 9 70x35 Mills ‘N’ Boon (12) 56.5 ...................A Collett 10 03x8 Beyond Reach (4) 56.5 ...........B Hutton (a2) 11 6x574 Nothinlykher (10) 56.5.....................S Collett 12 50558 Mings Girl (11) 56.5 ....................C Lammas 13 06x Thunderbird Three (2) 56.5 ............. C Grylls 14 8 Pinterest (3) 56.5 ............................ R Jones 15 70x El Healo (9) 56.5 16 7x9 Counting House (13) 58.5 ..........M Sweeney 17 0x0 Onetangi (8) 56.5 .......................M Cameron 18 90 Stocktake 56.5 ............................. Scratched 19 658x0 Keepaflight (15) 56.5 20 4697x Man About Town (16) 58.5 Emergencies: El Healo, Counting House, Onetangi, Stocktake, Keepaflight, Man About Town 5 12.46pm CHARMA HEIGHTS R65 1400 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 22123 Santiago db (6) 59 ...................... D Johnson 2 5240x Royal Sceptre dm (4) 58.5 U Holmquist (a3) 3 4251x Yes (7) 58 ........................................ C Grylls 4 10x03 Roc That tdh (11) 57.5 ....................A Collett 5 5050x Bob Valdez d (12) 57..................V Gatu (a3) 6 2F030 De Kensington Oval 55 ................ Scratched

7 1007x Arzak m (10) 55 .........................M Cameron 8 00498 Fighter Class (2) 55 ..........................M Chui 9 510x0 Sweet Molly m (1) 54.5 ...................S Collett 10 5844x Savabella Rose (8) 54.................C Lammas 11 79x8x Candidly (9) 54........................B Hutton (a2) 12 94630 Leslie’s Legacy (3) 54 ..................... K Myers 13 0905x Our Queen Bee dm (5) 54 .............. R Jones 6 1.21pm VERNAN AND VAZEY TRUCK PARTS LTD MAIDEN 1580 $7000, MDN, 1580m 1 724 It’s Complicated (10) 58.5 ............... C Grylls 2 05944 Halong Bay (8) 58.5 ................... Z Moki (a3) 3 08640 Ready To Rumble (5) 58.5 ..........T Thornton 4 00x7 Boston Havoc (2) 58.5 ................C Lammas 5 4078 Champagne Argonne (9) 58.5 ......P Holmes 6 0x9. Planned (4) 58.5 .............. R Smyth (a1) 7 5574x Rimrock (7) 58.5 .......................J Oliver (a2) 8 7x8x2 Not Iffraid (3) 56.5 ....................... D Johnson 9 4927x Style Is Eternal b (1) 56.5 ..........M Cameron 10 40x9 Just Mist (6) 56.5 ............................ K Myers 7 1.56pm IRWIN’S TRUCK AND BUS SALES LTD MAIDEN 1580 $7000, MDN, 1580m 1 0x836 Well Related h (10) 58.5 ..... M Dravitzki (a1) 2 00 Bay Rocker (2) 58.5 ........................ K Myers 3 00097 Buff The Diamond (3) 58.5 ..........T Thornton 4 0700x Fast Catch (4) 58.5 ................. R Smyth (a1) 5 0x8 Matangi Boy (7) 58.5 ......... U Holmquist (a3) 6 89 Prize Lord (8) 58.5 .......................... C Grylls 7 44689 Strong Impact (5) 58.5 ............B Hutton (a2) 8 320x6 Ina Jam (9) 56.5 9 37354 Gladstone Belle (11) 56.5 ........... D Johnson 10 0476x Em Kay Pops (6) 56.5 ................M Cameron 11 Lady Oona (1) 56.5 .........................S Collett 8 2.31pm BOWERS & SON CONCRETE MANUFACTURERS R65 1400 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 1. Dynamo h (6) 59 .............................S Collett 2 92159 Fionn’s Kid d (10) 58.5 .................... R Jones 3 90504 Gold Hunter dm (3) 58 .............A Jones (a2) 4 4x580 Vettel m (8) 58 .........................S McKay (a3) 5 1534x Fairy Cake (4) 57.5 ......................... C Grylls 6 447x1 Rebel Rose dm (11) 56.5 ............ D Johnson 7 610x5 Saywhen d (7) 56 .......................M Cameron 8 99140 Goodn’targ tdm (2) 55.5 ..............T Thornton

10 3.41pm WAIPA WORKINGMENS CLUB R65 1150 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1150m 1 586x0 Conrwin tdmh (16) 59 ...............J Oliver (a2) 2 52610 Laddie Of Oakview tdh (4) 57.5 .M Sweeney 3 16230 Bachata h (10) 57 ........................... K Myers 4 1x09x Penzance td (3) 56.5 .................. Z Moki (a3) 5 631x Little Miss Mossop td (7) 56 ............S Collett 6 1907x Tinder td (2) 56 ..............................V Colgan 7 007x7 Repulse Bay h (15) 55.5 ..... M Dravitzki (a1) 8 3090x Cape Mapperley (6) 55 ................... C Grylls 9 4180x Our Daisy (9) 55.......................... D Johnson 10 765x0 It’s Bianca (12) 54.5 ................B Hutton (a2) 11 467x8 Doucette m (1) 54 ...........................A Collett 12 06767 Shebang tdh (5) 54 ....................M Cameron 13 6500x Buffalo Lass m (11) 54 ...... U Holmquist (a3) 14 59x06 Pogue tdm (13) 54 ...........................A Taylor 15 7600x Brondan td (8) 54 Danielle Johnson rides Eprouvez in 16 90000 Hayley Grace h (14) 54 the first on the card at the Waipa Emergencies: Brondan, Hayley Grace meeting at Te Awamutu today.

11 4.15pm BAINS LIQUID DISPOSAL R75 2000 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 2000m 9 94x9x Crystalight m (5) 55........................V Colgan 1 255x7 Reka mh (1) 59 ........................A Jones (a2) 10 008x3 Manaia Rose (1) 55 ........................ K Myers 2 315x2 Mr Kanton 58.5 ............................ Scratched 11 000x6 Darting (12) 55 ..........................J Oliver (a2) 3 0x548 Le Moussier (4) 57.5 .................. Z Moki (a3) 12 0078x Lucky Ruby m (9) 55 ..................M Sweeney 4 04619 Tokomutu Judge tdmh (8) 57.5 .J Oliver (a2) 9 3.06pm VE VETERINARY SERVICES R65 1150 $7000, 5 8x813 Gesemi mb (3) 55.5 ...................M Cameron 6 3619x Unforgivable (7) 55.5................... D Johnson Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1150m 7 212x0 Zeldara (2) 55.5 .............................. C Grylls 1 1. Dynamo h (5) 59 .............................S Collett 8 7x638 Thee Achiever (11) 54................V Gatu (a3) 2 2033x Jesshanimo b (7) 59 .................. Z Moki (a3) 9 01720 One O Eight td (9) 54 ........ U Holmquist (a3) 3 182x3 Sheselusive (15) 58 .................... D Johnson 4 22190 Alicudi (3) 58 ................................... C Grylls 10 4x095 All About Fun m (10) 54......B Hutton (a2) 5 7306x Our Eejay (14) 57.5 .................B Hutton (a2) 11 44664 Secretary Of State h (6) 54.........K Myers 6 40x81 Mareeba m (4) 57 ....................A Jones (a2) 12 09x00 St Rhythm mh (5) 54.............M Sweeney 7 235x5 Springloaded td (8) 57 ....................A Collett Blinkers on: Raisethestakes (R2), Mills ‘N’ Boon, 8 0940x Chocolat th (16) 56.5 .................M Sweeney Onetangi (R4), It’s Complicated (R6), Fast Catch 9 3678x Aluka m (9) 56.............................C Lammas (R7), Vettel, Saywhen (R8), Sheselusive, Anuka (R9), 10 519x0 Anuka (1) 56 ................................... K Myers Cape Mapperley (R10) 11 3107x Don’t Look Back (11) 56 .............T Thornton Blinkers off: Benoit (R1), Paid Priority (R4), Bob Val12 1667x Curli m (6) 55 ............................J Oliver (a2) dez, Candidly, Leslie’s Legacy, Our Queen Bee (R5), 13 x448x Pinzano (13) 55..........................M Cameron 14 08500 I’mdaone mh (2) 55 ........................... D Hain Bay Rocker (R7), Chocolat (R9), Our Daisy (R10) Winkers on: Pinterest (R4) 15 7600x Brondan td (10) 55 Winkers off: Raisethestakes (R2), Vettel (R8) 16 90000 Hayley Grace h (12) 55 -

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Raceway Meeting Date: 13 May 2015 NZ Meeting number: 9 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11; 12 and 13 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 11, 12 and 13 1 12.02pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C0, 305m 1 4743 Bigtime Moola nwtd..........................L Ahern 2 64 Sedgebrook Charm nwtd ....................F Kite 3 7626 Peaknuckle nwtd .......................... H Mullane 4 3 Peajay Pringles nwtd G & ............... J Clarke 5 42F Brilliant Ava nwtd..........................M Roberts 6 72343 Timely Reminder nwtd ......................J Dunn 7 42355 Cawbourne Legs nwtd ..............J McInerney 8 8 Smart Dandy nwtd ............................ B Hunt 9 33787 Goodtime Lady nwtd ........................ I Moore 10 64668 Homebush Chaos nwtd .............J McInerney 2 12.20pm HARRISON HIRE MASTER C0 C0, 305m 1 82 Lady Rose nwtd ........................... H Mullane 2 878F3 Princess Novak nwtd..................... D Donlon 3 23 Cheap Shot Matty nwtd.......................L Udy 4 Jack Rob nwtd..................................T Agent 5 3548x Mighty Ba Ba nwtd G R & ............... S Voyce 6 57323 Lily Ma’s Smoking nwtd...................S Maher 7 2 Tulip Muncher nwtd ...........................J Dunn 8 63555 Homebush Rocco nwtd .............J McInerney 9 8 Innu nwtd S &............................C Blackburn 10 87 Bigtime Reign nwtd ..........................L Ahern 3 12.37pm WWW.RACINGTIPS.CO.NZ C0 C0, 305m 1 74357 Kilimanjaro nwtd G & ...................... J Clarke 2 33875 Redstar Reaper nwtd U & .................Cottam 3 5731x Forever Autumn nwtd ..................A Turnwald

1 36663 Homebush Titan 30.99 U & ...............Cottam 4 57435 Takeaway nwtd L & ............................ Morris 2 76674 Navajo Blue 31.47 ....................... K Hanover 5 54675 Goodtime Moni nwtd ................ S Gommans 3 78557 Botany Liz 31.01 .......................J McInerney 6 21 Vinny Vindaloo nwtd..........................J Dunn 4 75455 Cawbourne Gable nwtd .......... T McCracken 7 65647 Watch That Gypsy nwtd ............... H Mullane 5 315x5 Radio Goo Goo nwtd S &..........C Blackburn 8 F Cool Dexter nwtd...............................J Dunn 6 38355 Making Time 30.68..............................S Kite 9 42686 Dark Witch nwtd ............................... P Clark 7 34364 Adda Boy Zeke 30.80....................G Atwood 10 88476 Mr. Zafonic nwtd ........................J McInerney 4 12.55pm J P PRINT (PETONE) C0 FINAL C0f, 520m 8 21124 All About Echo nwtd ..........................J Dunn 9 68768 Taikorea Lass nwtd ...................... T Downey 1 65813 Another Cruise 30.86 ................J McInerney 2 213 Born To Boom nwtd ...........................J Dunn 10 28688 Into The Fray 30.69 ..........................R Waite 3 6 Sedgebrook Magic nwtd .....................F Kite 7 1.47pm WANGANUI CHRONICLE C1 C1, 305m 4 5x787 Bella Forza nwtd ......................... M O’Bryan 1 Fx111 Angie Zarr 17.64 .........................A Turnwald 5 22 Spirit Run nwtd............................B Hodgson 2 52112 Bigtime Pulse 17.71 .........................L Ahern 6 54 Nero nwtd....................................B Hodgson 3 31357 Denali 18.00 G &............................. J Clarke 7 68445 Little Prophet nwtd ...........................R Waite 4 8F8x3 Ganache nwtd ...................................M Flipp 8 7 Sedgebrook Babe nwtd.......................F Kite 5 28817 Blaze’s Corporal 18.02 G R & ......... S Voyce Emergencies: 6 76371 Diamond Lulu 18.10 ......................A Speight 9 77658 Dark Garnah nwtd.................... S Gommans 7 47423 So Unbelievable 18.43 ....................M Olden 10 88476 Mr. Zafonic nwtd ........................J McInerney 8 83743 Wellywood nwtd ...................... T McCracken Emergencies: 5 1.12pm LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C1 C1, 305m 9 74456 Opawa Jen 17.77 ............................S Maher 1 51525 Working Midnight 17.99 .................... B Hunt 2 36633 Poppa Conquest 17.79 U & ..................Bliek 10 28157 Homebush Misha 17.91 ............J McInerney 3 3815 Brilliant Jayla 18.01 ......................M Roberts 8 2.05pm AON CPF C1 C1, 520m 4 31627 Allegro Senor 17.81 ...........................W Kite 1 56875 Acapella 30.74 ..................................D Edlin 5 38142 Aconagua 17.72 G &....................... J Clarke 2 47666 Glad’s Apopping nwtd .....................S Maher 6 25514 All About Jazz 17.86 .........................M Flipp 3 31166 Peaky Blinder 31.29 ........................B Marsh 7 11368 Box Of Fluffies 17.77........................L Ahern 4 65685 Zamaddis Lass 30.64................... T Downey 8 58442 Botany John nwtd .....................J McInerney 5 76467 Sue Sews Socks 30.62 ............ T Mischefski 9 25554 Gummy Gumpsta 18.18 G R & ....... S Voyce 6 47285 Homebush Lucifer nwtd ............J McInerney 10 31776 Goodtime Alannah 18.04 ................P Knight 7 42574 Opawa Dosh nwtd .............................. N Udy 8 7138x Rikki’s Rebel 30.83 ..........................R Waite 6 1.30pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 C1, 520m

9 68768 Taikorea Lass nwtd ...................... T Downey 10 67877 Scott The Best 30.86 K & ............... J Maisey 9 2.23pm WANGANUI SECURITY C1 C1, 305m 1 62148 Lahar 18.72 G &.............................. J Clarke 2 211 Dirk The Jerk nwtd ............................J Dunn 3 51677 Dazzling Di 18.13 G R & ................. S Voyce 4 23328 Cyclone Lusi nwtd U & ......................Cottam 5 87831 Homebush Bounce 18.03 .........J McInerney 6 27824 Opawa Rabbit nwtd ...........................M Flipp 7 18444 Opportunist 18.09 L & ........................ Morris 8 22653 Vinny Doon 17.83 .........................G Atwood Emergencies: 9 285F5 Fear Marina 17.71.....................J McInerney 10 68337 Procrastination 18.08 U & .....................Bliek 10 2.40pm THE DOGZONE C1 C1, 520m 1 86646 Boston Spirit nwtd .......................A Turnwald 2 86383 Opawa Lachlan 30.75 ........................ N Udy 3 54766 Goodtime Mike nwtd ............... T McCracken 4 63226 Opawa Cuddles 31.00.....................S Maher 5 57847 Benji nwtd ............................J Woolston-Bell 6 38448 Thumb Print Tony nwtd .............J McInerney 7 22258 Thrilling Ava 30.22 ..........................B Marsh 8 55221 Chloe’s Prodigy 30.41 ..................M Roberts 9 68768 Taikorea Lass nwtd ...................... T Downey 10 27878 Homebush Stew nwtd ...............J McInerney 11 2.58pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C1 C1, 305m 1 65455 Snow Demon 17.85 G R &.............. S Voyce 2 51225 Brilliant Ashlee 18.34 ...................M Roberts 3 22622 May May Last nwtd ...........................J Dunn 4 16784 Fangirl 17.88 L & ................................ Morris

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24662 Found My Berries 18.10..................L Doody 47761 Do More 17.92 .................................... L Bell 63878 Working Working 17.54 ................. D Donlon 25672 Blitzing Flyer 17.68 ............................ N Udy 52855 Hermione Baxter 17.76 .............J McInerney 88355 Homebush Ted 18.20 ................J McInerney 12 3.15pm KEENAN CONCRETE WANGANUI C2, 305m 1 42615 Flirt With Me 18.02 .................. T McCracken 2 46181 Cawbourne George 17.75.........J McInerney 3 36511 Who You 18.29 ............................. H Mullane 4 72226 Neddy Seagoon nwtd........................J Dunn 5 26376 Venga Guapa 17.88 ........................M Olden 6 33631 Cawbourne Kiwi nwtd U & ....................Bliek 7 31512 Miss Mowhawk 17.79 ................... P Denbee 8 35113 Rua Rama 17.76 ...............................M Flipp Emergencies: 9 25622 King’s Selection 17.86.............. S Gommans 10 46164 Vinnie Baxter 18.25...................J McInerney 13 3.33pm BOOK YOUR FUNCTION@HATRICK C1 305m 1 43458 Five Kay Leg 18.03 ............................ N Udy 2 x4x44 Momma Rae nwtd .............................M Flipp 3 12772 Homebush Dodger 17.78 ..........J McInerney 4 52353 Calamity Sue 17.90............................W Kite 5 65885 Miss McFly 17.71 ...........................R Murray 6 35523 Battleship nwtd..................................J Dunn 7 F4725 Kiribati Girl 17.89 ..................... S Gommans 8 27372 Banbit nwtd ......................................T Agent 9 53674 Kiss of Death 18.04.........................M Olden 10 77284 Nominal Lily 18.11 ..........................L Doody LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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Carter content with form

By Kris shannon

Dan Carter: Happy to play at 12, outside Colin Slade.

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playing his best game of the season outside of an equally influential Colin Slade.

The pair of playmakers shone in their distribution,

running game and decisionmaking, vindicating coach Todd Blackadder’s decision to keep together the combination.

And Carter is more than con-

tent lining up at second five for the time being, happy his skills as a pivot can translate one position further along the backline.

“Obviously my preference is the No10 jersey but I just want to do what’s best for the Crusaders and, at the moment, that’s me playing 12,” he said.

“Sladey’s playing extremely well, and I’m just happy to be playing.

“Whatever position that is doesn’t really bother me.”

Indeed, a steady run of matches is Carter’s main desire at this stage of the campaign, after an injury to his lower leg in the season opener saw him endure a spell on the sidelines.

Carter has started eight of the Crusaders’ 12 games, playing 665 minutes to Slade’s 870, and he knows regular time on the field is required to reach top form.

But Carter felt that level wasn’t far away, encouraged by what he produced on a personal level against the Reds.

While the bye has hardly arrived at an ideal time in that regard, Carter was confident of being ready for a run-in that begins in Sydney next Saturday night.

“It feels like my form’s been improving as the season’s gone on,” he said.

“And to have a performance like [Friday’s] was really pleasing.

“Obviously we’ve got the bye this weekend just to rest a few bumps and bruises but I’m just really enjoying being out there and getting plenty of game time.”

- NZME

■ RUGBY LEAGUE

Hurrell suspended, Peyroux in for Warriors Dominique Peyroux will shift into the centres in place of the suspended Konrad Hurrell as the Warriors continue to search for an answer in the crucial position.

Hurrell yesterday accepted an early guilty plea for a dangerous contact charge from a high knee that saw Sharks forward Anthony Tupou sustain a badly-broken jaw and will be suspended for three weeks, starting with Saturday’s visit to the Eels.

The Warriors believed the incident was accidental but decided not to contest the charge - a failed appeal would have resulted in a four-week ban.

The Warriors need some

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■ RUGBY

Dan Carter has no qualms about either his form or his position, providing the Crusaders continue a playoff streak that has spanned the course of his career.

Both Carter and the Crusaders faced questions in the first half of the campaign, as a side packed with senior All Blacks struggled to hit their stride.

While developments took a positive turn for both player and team on Friday night, when Carter helped his side to a 58-17 thumping of the Reds, the Crusaders still face a real battle to reach the Super Rugby playoffs.

The red-and-blacks have never finished outside the competition’s top four with Carter in their ranks, and sitting at home watching the playoffs is hardly how he wants to spend his final season with the franchise.

But the Crusaders still have some ground to make up in their final four games, needing a fit and firing Carter more than ever.

“We’ve just got to go out there and win those and try to pick up bonus points where we can to stay in this playoff hunt,” Carter said in Hamilton yesterday, after delivering $10,000 worth of sports gear to Silverdale Normal School as part of a Healtheries promotion.

“Anything can happen and we’re still confident - we know that we’ve got the team to do it.”

That certainly seemed the case last weekend, with Carter

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consistency in the centres and have turned to Peyroux, who has plugged the gap previously.

He’s more accustomed to playing in the second row but will shift out one position to right centre.

“Dom has been doing a job for us on the bench and has worked for an opportunity like this,” Warriors assistant coach Andrew Webster said.

“We’re not going to have Konrad for a few weeks now so this is a big chance for Dom.” Former Warriors and Kiwis coach Brian McClennan says Hurrell’s career has hit a crossroad and fears the big centre will look back at his playing days with regret.

“I love Koni, he is so good, and a lot of other people do as well,” said McClennan, who helped create the dominant Kiwis era when his team crushed Wayne Bennett’s Australia in the 2005 Tri Nations final.

“I believe his potential is so amazing that he can end up being ranked alongside our great Kiwi centres, like James Leuluai and Dean Bell.

“But unfortunately he has reached a crossroad ... I’m reminded of the quote that there is no greater burden than unfulfilled potential.

“His career really has stalled.

Will there be regrets? There should be if it keeps going this way.”

Hurrell’s career has progressed in fits and starts, blighted by weight issues, a sex-tape scandal, on-field errors, injury and now a contrary conduct charge despite previous warnings.

McClennan said Tupou contributed to the severe injury by putting his head in a dangerous place, but Hurrell’s knee was about 15cm higher than it legally should be.

Utility forward Sione Lousi comes onto an extended fiveman bench against the Eels.

The rest of the side is unchanged from the line-up which beat the Sharks 20-16 in dramatic fashion last weekend.

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Thorn signs with Reds Former All Black Brad Thorn has signed a three-year deal with the Reds as a development coach.

Following in the wake of his retirement announcement, Thorn, 40, will coach up-and-coming forwards at the Brisbane-based franchise. Thorn will play his final game of professional rugby this weekend for Leicester before his return to Queensland, where he lived after moving from New Zealand as a youngster. The Reds, who won the competition in 2011, are currently in last place on the Super Rugby table.

- NZME

Matson sounds out Blues Crusaders assistant coach Tabai Matson was yesterday in Auckland to talk to Blues’ players and board members about joining the team and John Kirwan from next year.

Matson was taking advantage of the Crusaders’ bye week to sound out a move north, despite the fact his team are still in the running for the playoffs and have yet to play the Blues at Eden Park.

Matson’s scheduled visit is likely to put Crusaders head coach Todd Blackadder in a difficult position as he faces up to losing an assistant to a direct competitor.

- NZME

No changes for V8s V8 Supercars will not alter the format for this weekend’s event in Winton after the Supersprint formula came under fire during the previous round in Perth. Several drivers, including Holden ace Garth Tander and New Zealander Fabian Coulthard, both had harsh words for the Supersprint format during the event at Barbagallo Raceway earlier this month. A lack of tyre options plus the formulaic nature of Saturday’s two 25-lap “sprint” races forced the V8s commission to review the new format ahead of the Winton event. The commission discussed the matter on Monday and decided it was too close to this weekend’s event to alter the format.

- AAP

Cowboys want payback North Queensland are still burning from their third-round NRL thumping by Brisbane and are plotting revenge in their rematch on Friday night. Cowboys cocaptain Matt Scott can scarcely believe they are the same side that fell 44-22 to the ladder-leading Broncos back in March at Suncorp Stadium. The embarrassing loss proved a turning point as North Queensland marched on to win their next six games in a row and climb to fourth on the ladder.

That streak will be extended to a club-record seven straight victories if they can get over the Broncos in Townsville on Friday.

- AAP

Storm bigger, better Never mind the Big Three, it’s the Big Boppers who are the real reason for Melbourne’s bright 6-3 start to the NRL season. Storm captain Cameron Smith yesterday pointed to a greater emphasis on patience, plus improvements in defence as factors in proving a lot of pre-season doubters wrong. But Smith said the sheer might of their forward pack, which includes Kiwis Test contingent Jesse Bromwich, Tohu Harris and Kevin Proctor, was the biggest influence.

- AAP

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SITUATIONS VACANT

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Manager MID/SOUTH CANTERBURY SALES AND TERRITORY MANAGER POSITION Rare Sales Opportunity.

Canterbury Continuous Spouting (an iconic New Zealand company and the South Island’s leading supplier of reliable, high quality continuous rainwater goods and installation service) has an opportunity for a motivated, successful and practical Sales Representative. This position requires the successful applicant to cover the Mid/ South Canterbury and occasionally North Otago region.

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Casual Registered and Enrolled Nurses Ashburton Hospital is looking for Registered and Enrolled Nurses to join their team on a casual basis. If you are eager to join the multidisciplinary team to work in all areas of Ashburton Hospital we want to hear from you.

The current territory manager has held this position for 16 years. He has built up a strong portfolio of clientele by offering excellent service to our mid and south Canterbury area clients. The new appointment will manage a portfolio of existing commercial building industry clients and call on domestic customers (i.e. home owners wanting their existing spouting replaced/repaired) to ensure qualified leads are turned into orders. There is a minor role within the job description that involves overseeing the local depot, machinery and installation team. First and foremost we are looking for some one who has a bright, outgoing personality and local knowledge along with an enthusiasm for our product.

Our commercial work involves: • compiling tenders + quotes for our established building-related customers • sourcing new business • being highly visible “on-site”, talking with builders and gaining their confidence by effectively answering/resolving their technical questions regarding our products.

On going training and support will be provided.

This position would suit either an experienced teacher aide or a teacher in training who shares the drive and passion for ensuring our infants/toddlers receive the best possible care and education possible.

This position is based from our premises in McMurdo Street, Tinwald.

The position will consist of a minimum of 30 hours per week between the hours of 7.30am - 5.30pm starting approximately beginning of August.

If you are looking to join a successful, non-bureaucratic company that values its staff, please email your application to: ian@canterburycontinuous.co.nz or by mail to The Managing Director P O Box 102, Rolleston 7643

Agriculture Sprayer Operator Full Time Position

Molloy Agriculture Limited is one of Mid Canterbury’s fastest growing agriculture spraying Companies. We operate a modern fleet of equipment and provide a range of agriculture services. An outline of our business and the services we provide can be found on our website: www.molloyag.co.nz We are currently looking for a motivated, hard-working and responsible person to join our team.

We Offer: • The latest spraying equipment and GPS technology • Full training and support in a skill that there is a worldwide demand for • Rostered weekends off and the ability to plan holidays throughout the year • Company Health Scheme • Market leading remuneration packages which include time and a half Beneficial to Have: • Agriculture background • Class 2 Drivers Licence • Positive personal attributes including honesty and reliability

We are looking for someone who possesses a warm, caring, positive personality who enjoys working within a team environment and who has a sound knowledge and understanding of Te Whariki.

Applications close on May 22; please apply to: Kylie Mactier (Centre manager) Childs Play Preschool 23/25 Main South Rd, Tinwald, Ashburton PH: 308 2959 childsplay@actrix.co.nz

Paint/Checkout position Full time Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton has a vacancy for a dual position working in our busy Paint department and Check out. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys working with people also passion for colour. The role progress into full time sales opportunity in the future. The 40 hours involves Sunday Thursday roster.

The success applicant will have the following attributes: • Excellent customer service skills • Reliable and able to lift • Work in a team environment In return we offer job security and excellent staff buying privileges.

Please send your c.v. and covering letter outlining your preference within this role to: HR.ashburton@mitre10.co.nz or post to Lyn Church, Human Resources, Mitre 10 MEGA, P.O. Box 35, Ashburton 7740.

Applications remain confidential and close on Monday, May 18, 2015.

Applicants for this position should have NZ Residency or valid NZ Work Visa.

Part-time, approx 15-20 hours per week, flexible.

Work includes general clerical, computer work, filing, phone work and general office related duties.

Phone Robert on 307 6147 or 027 281 4303

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Now we need someone just like you to help us drive our team towards success. You will be well organised and able to communicate and make management decisions quickly in consultation with your General Manager.

We never said this was going to be easy – this role is challenging and requires you to be flexible, proactive and adaptable. Your problem solving skills will be second to none and your previous experience within the Rural Transport industry will be a strong advantage as you’ll know all too well how contingency plans are a must in this unpredictable industry. You will have an excellent customer focus, be friendly and approachable and have a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude.

We offer a very stable work environment, and an attractive remuneration package including a modern company vehicle will be provided.

You must have a strong focus towards Health & Safety.

If this sounds like you please apply now to: Wayne McEwan, General Manager, Rural Transport at: wayne.mcewan@hwr.co.nz.

Applications close: 29th May 2015 Great Gear. Great People.

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CUSTOMER SALES Qualified and Non-Qualified Relief Staff Ashburton Baptist Preschool are looking for both qualified and non-qualified relief staff to work on a casual basis to cover staff absences.

If you are flexible with your work days and hours, energetic, a great team player and communicator that would enjoy working as a part of a great team that ensures quality education and care for our precious children, whilst embracing our special character Christian centre, then we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV along with a cover letter in the first instance to: Ashleigh Grant at abelc@xtra.co.nz or feel free to drop your CV into the office at 8 Eton Street.

Phone 03 308 2325 Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Administration Officer Hinds School is looking for an efficient, loyal, organised, personable Administration Officer to fulfil the many needs of a modern Primary School.

This is a part time permanent position that requires excellent self-management, computer, spoken and writing skills.

Contact David Molloy Phone: (03) 302 8098 Mobile: 0274 362 441 Email: david@molloyag.co.nz Post: PO Box 85, Methven 7730

Would you like a job with variety and the opportunity to use your mechanical knowledge?

Do you have a practical, common sense approach?

If so, then we have the job for you.

We are looking for a Customer Salesperson to provide sales support to our nationwide customers, both over the phone and face to face, plus process and pack orders. » You must be able to provide a high level of service to our customers » You will need to be physically fit » Have a positive “can do” attitude » Be enthusiastic » Have a solid work ethic, with experience » Take pride in your work » Be trustworthy » Have the ability to think on your feet » Get on well with fellow workers We are a leading importer and wholesaler of light trailer components within New Zealand.

We offer job stability plus top wage to the right person. All applications are treated with total confidentiality.

If this sounds like you please apply now. Send your CV and cover letter to:

alasdair@cm.net.nz or post to PO Box 124, Ashburton 7740 Applications Friday, May 29, 2015

Please visit the “Vacancies” section of our school webpage at www.hinds.school.nz for more details.

Applications close Sunday, May 17, 2015

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Office Administrator

A rare opportunity has arisen to join the team at Childs play Preschool as we have a vacancy available within our Nursery.

To be considered for this important sales role you will ideally have the following skills and attributes: • Be a practical person who can quickly build rapport with builders and home owners.

• Be familiar with the sales process • Have previous building industry experience • Have the energy, drive and passion to achieve sales targets • Have a down to earth, can do attitude • A full drivers licence is essential An attractive remuneration package (base salary, commission and a company vehicle) will be offered to the successful candidate.

Ryal Bush Transport Ashburton is a joint venture partner of the HWR Group of companies. Based in Ashburton RBT operate a fleet of 25 trucks specialising in carting livestock nationwide as well as topdressing, bulk fertiliser and grain cartage, baleage and hay.

Please apply on CDHB Careers website or contact Sara Grant, Ashburton & Rural Health Services, phone (03) 307 8491.

Childs Play Preschool Ltd Tinwald, Ashburton

Are you an experienced Manager looking to step up and take charge?

Do you have excellent knowledge of the rural transport industry?

Do you know Canterbury inside and out?

Further information contact The Principal (Vicki McIntyre) 03 303 7208 or 027 2588 798.

Call Toni & Peter May on 03 308 8893 to find out more!

307 7900 151 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton www.petermay.co.nz

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SECURITY OFFICERS Talbot Security Group is seeking security officers for a number of new positions within our Ashburton based business.

If you enjoy working as part of a team, have a strong work ethic and take pride in your work, we want to hear from you. These roles would suit a mature minded person, reliability is essential.

◊ CHRISTCHURCH REBUILD TOUR Additional Day 24th May departing 9.30am Includes visit City Centre, Knox Church, lunch at the new Christchurch RSA, QEII, Burwood, New Brighton Fare $35 (includes lunch)

A background in the security industry would be preferred, however full training will be provided to the successful applicants.

Essential requirements are: • Strong communication skills, • Self motivated, • Work independently and in a team, • Must have clean criminal record, • Full clean NZ Drivers licence, • Be able to follow instructions, • A proven ability to learn new skills, • Committed to study and gain qualifications, • A desire to succeed, • Live within the Ashburton area.

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TRADES, SERVICES 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 0800 TINTER. Member of Master Tinters NZ..

An excellent remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant including a competitive rate of pay.

For more detail go to: www.talbotsecurity.co.nz E-mail: tsgltd@xtra.co.nz Applicants must be able to attend an interview.

Farm Assistant Wanted

RURAL TRADING POST AMSOIL SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS - All oils, greases, fuel additives, filters, antifreeze, car polish, V & L cleaner, tyre cleaner, rust bust, rain clear, engine cleaner and more. Call local distributor: Veehof phone 302 2911.

REAL ESTATE BUYING OR SELLING real estate.

Contact Sue Prendergast, Real Estate New Zealand, ph 027 322 8422 - REAA 2008.

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Daily Events

Thursday

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

9.30am - 11.00am BALMORAL HALL LINEDANCERS. Balmoral hall, Cameron Street.

9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Daytime section, great exercise, new players welcome, rackets available. Sports Hall, Tancred Street.

9.30am - 12.30pm

of the Rakaia River Salmon Promotion Committee will be held on Monday, March 18, 2015 in the supper room of the Rakaia Community Hall at 7.30pm.

Needing a new staff member?

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

8.30am ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB. Mellish’s Stream, medium grade, all welcome, phone Jenny 308-6862.

9.00am - 11.00am HAKATERE MARAE HEALTH CLINIC. Open today at Hakatere Marae, Fairton, State H/W 1.

9.30am - 1.30 pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH.

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PLANTS, PRODUCE Open Mon-Fri 7.30 - 5.30pm; Sat 7.30am - 5.00pm; Sunday PLANT CLEARANCE - Big 8am - 12.30pm. – Ph: 308 grade trees, camellias and 8061 A/h: 308 7460 rhododendrons, standards www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz etc. Shrubs from $2.50. All must go: Friday, 8am - 3pm and Saturday 9am - 1pm. FOR SALE NO EFTPOS. Braam ADD SOME colour to your With some Landscapes, 119 Maronan glassware. stunning ruby red wine Road, Ashburton. glasses from Kitchen Kapers in The Arcade. These lovely MOTORING glasses were $75 and are WHEEL alignments at great now only $39.99! A Perfect prices. Maximise the life gift for a Ruby Wedding of your tyres with an anniversary. alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills BOSTON pocket umbrellas great size for keeping in your Street. Phone 308-6737. glove box, backpack or handbag. Don't get caught MEETINGS, EVENTS out in the rain this winter. Call in and view now at The China ASHBURTON Kennel Shop in The Arcade.

Association Annual General Meeting, to be held Tuesday, May 26, at 7.30pm. CONTAINERS for sale or County Club, Tancred Street. hire, ex shipping: general and insulated. Sidelifter available All members welcome. for delivery. Wilson Bulk Transport, Phone 308-7772.

ASHBURTON Society of Arts Autumn Show on now at NISSAN Navara Ute, 2.5TD, Short Street Studio. 15 2WD, single cab, $9495 ono. members exhibiting. Guest Phone 308 7982.

Zita Waldron painting and sculpture. Open Saturdays TREES wanted. Suitable for and Sundays 10am-3pm or milling and export. No when the sign is out. obligation quote. Phone John Rose Logging 03 693 9385 or Enquiries phone 308 4533.

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This successful business, including all manufacturing equipment, customer lists forklift, website etc is for sale by tender for removal.

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Must have at least one years experience.

This farm is situated in Hinds.

Milking 420 cows.

Accommodation provided.

For further information, please phone 03 303 7539 or 027 353 5060

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Ashburton Guardian

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

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The Board has resolved under section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancy by selection.

If ten percent or more of eligible voters on the school roll ask the Board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a byelection will be held.

Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the Board to hold a by-election should write to: Chairperson Board of Trustees Ashburton Borough School, Winter Street ASHBURTON 7700

By Wednesday, June 10, 1015

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Second time around Op- shop. Cnr Cass and Havelock Street.

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

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

10.00am ASHBURTON POTTERY SOCIETY INC. Every Wednesday, new comers welcome.

Nixon Street, Tinwald.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI.

Seated exercises suitable for people with limited mobility. Social Hall, Havelock St. 1.00pm - 3.00pm ST ANDREWS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Pre-loved clothing sale, bargains and cuppa. St Andrews Anglican church hall, cnr Thomson and Jane Street, Tinwald.

1.00pm - 4.00pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. New rooms open for research. Ground floor Heritage Centre, West Street.

1.15pm TINWALD 500 CARDS. Playing cards and fellowship. Tinwald Hall,

Graham Street.

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

1.30pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Euchre, friendship, fun, afternoon tea.

Waireka Croquet clubrooms, Philip Street.

6.00pm M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Welcomes regular and new players. M.S.A. Sports grounds, Racecourse Road.

7.00pm ASHBURTON ROSE GROUP.

Annual General Meeting, evening of colourful slides. 30 Catherwood Avenue.

7.00pm ASHBURTON UKUKELE GROUP. Beginners and new members welcome. St Paul’s Church hall, Oxford Street.

7.00pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Sequence dancing. Pipe Band Hall, Creek Rd. 7.00pm - 9.30pm MID CANTERBURY LINE DANCERS. Learn to line dance 7pm, beginner/ intermediate (8pm-9pm). Annette (instructor) phone 307-7138a/h. Tinwald Hall, Graham Street.

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

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY INC. Open Thursday and Saturday mornings www.toylibrary.ashburtononline.co.nz/ Methodist Church Hall, Baring Square East.

9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Second time around Op-shop. Cnr Cass Street and Havelock Street.

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, 1st time free. St Andrews Church, Bridge Street Rakaia.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI.

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

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

1.00pm - 4.00pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD. Stitch and chat, all welcome. Ashburton Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

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

Street.

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

1.30pm M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Welcomes regular and new players. M.S.A. Sports Grounds, Racecourse Road.

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

Noticeboard

13 MAY 2015

CHANGE OF FIRE SEASON STATUS Notice is hereby given that the Restricted Fire Season in the hill and high country areas of the Ashburton District has been replaced with an Open Fire Season as from midnight Friday 8 May 2015.

An Open Fire Season remains in place across the Ashburton Plains.

Note that a Restricted Fire Season remains in place for all lands administered by the Department of Conservation that are State areas, and to the fire safety margins of any such State areas.

Under Environment Canterbury’s Air Regional Plan rules, no outdoor burning is allowed at any time within all urban areas of the District.

There is still an expectation that any outdoor buring is conducted in a safe and considerate manner.

PUBLIC NOTICE

MEETING

Road Closure

Ashburton Water Management Zone Committee

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that for the purpose of allowing Rosco’s Ashburton’s Wheels Week Committee to hold the Wheels Week Street Parade the following roads will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic (with the exception of emergency vehicles) for the period indicated hereunder.

A Meeting of the Ashburton Water Management Zone Committee will be held as follows:

Roads to be closed: Kermode Street, from East Street including all of Mona Square East Street, from SH1 at the southern end to Cameron Street Moore Street, from SH1 to East Street Havelock Street, from SH1 to East Street Cameron Street, from East Street to Victoria Street Baring Square East, from Cameron Street to Havelock Street Havelock Street, from Baring Square East to SH1

Up & Coming

Date: Tuesday 26 May, 1.00pm

Finance & Business Support Committee Meeting Thursday 7 May 2015, 1.30pm

Location: Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Bradford Room, 211 Wills Street, Ashburton

Council Meeting Thursday 21 May 2015, 1.30pm

The meetings are open to the public. Copies of the agendas are available prior to the meetings and can be obtained by contacting Council on (03) 307 7700. The agenda and more information on the committee can be found at www.canterburywater.org.nz/committees/ashburton.php

Methven Community Board Meeting Monday 25 May 2015, 1.30pm

ROAD SAFET Y CALENDAR We want your artwork in our road safety calendar.

Design a picture with a ‘safe speed’ message and it could be in the road safety calendar for 2016 - and win prizes!

Period of closure: From 9.00am until 12.00 noon on Sunday 17 May 2015.

Visit the Road Safety page on Council’s website for an entry form.

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised permit to use the roads for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

You can also email Rachael Boyd, Project Officer at rachael.boyd@adc.govt.nz.

PUBLIC NOTICE Road Closure Ashburton District Council gives public notice of a road closure for the purpose of allowing the Ashburton Car Club to hold “Standing Quarter Mile Sprint” (with the exception of emergency vehicles) for the period indicated hereunder.

Roads to be closed: Winslow Willowby Road, from SH1 to Longbeach Road Period of closure: From 9.00am until 5.00pm on Saturday 16 May 2015.

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

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised permit to use the roads / streets for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

Meetings

Competition closes on 30 June 2015.

PUBLIC NOTICE Tomorrow, 14 May 2015, Ashburton District Council will publicly notify an application for resource consent by Rorisons RMD Ltd for the Mt Alford Lime Quarry at 271 Carneys Road, Ashburton.

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

Copies of the information associated with the application will be available on the Council website and at the Council office.

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

Building consent applications can be made online through the Council website. For more information visit ashburtondc.govt.nz

PO Box 94, Ashburton 7740

Career Opportunities • Building Official • Lifeguards

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

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

SPORTS FACILIT Y EA Networks Centre EA Networks Centre, Ashburton Districts newest aquatic and sports centre is now open.

The centre boasts four first class swimming pools, a fitness centre including group fitness classes and Les Mills classes - and an indoor stadium with four courts.

There’s something there for everyone, all year round.

Find out about memberships, prices, programmes at eanetworkscentre.co.nz or drop into the centre and experience our first class facility today.

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Puzzles Wednesday, May 13, 2015

www.guardianonline.co.nz CRYPTIC ACROSS 1. Fisticuffs occur with party drink being more expensive (5-2) 5. He refuses to conform out of pure belligerence (5) 8. Reparation for damage sustained by dresser (7) 9. The impudence of the chap! (5) 10. Broken reed Tory’s made of fighting craft (9) 12. Family of the sort that’s unfinished (3) 13. Use foil if you wish to handle hot stuff (5) 17. A rustic may cook on it (3) 19. Turn out woman perhaps to attune to it (9) 21. It won’t sink the milkcart (5) 22. It will give one a boost to have it under one’s pillow (7) 24. Give out or give in, if you touch it (5) 25. Easing of relations netted some change with the East (7)

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14. Cants he designed to punish one (7) 15. Being evasive, will move at end of May (6) 16. What graduand is getting for 60 geographical miles (6) 18. Having no money, went bust (5) 20. Was receding to be up on part of the garden (5) 23. The French tennis no. 1’s net call (3)

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QUICK ACROSS 6. Amateur (6) 7. Graduates (6) 10. Clergyman’s salary (7) 11. Break open (5) 12. Orderly (4) 13. Afterward (5) 16. Release (5) 17. Box for playing cards (4) 20. Dog restraint (5) 21. Not appearing to grow old (7) 22. Run flat out (6) 23. Sheep breed (6)

DOWN 1. The practical details (4,3,5) 2. Best, most favourable (7) 3. Two-legged animal (5) 4. Drool (7) 5. Sting (5) 8. Act of intervening (12) 9. To a disgusting extent (L) (2,7) 14. Kidding (7) 15. Farewell (7) 18. Hirsute (5) 19. Embankment (5)

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ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20) Over the coming weeks work/life balance is set to become an issue, with a chance to nip challenges in the bud before they can escalate.

TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) Mars’ warrior energy provides the motivation needed to fight for the things you deserve. A bit of wishful thinking will go a long way.

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) A week that began with a severe case of Mondayitis and running on empty suddenly has you fired up and ready for battle.

CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) Gone is the constant drive to be doing or accomplishing something. In its place ... you can’t be bothered breaking a sweat if you don’t want to.

LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) As life becomes more socially focused both personal and professional networking are fast becoming more important.

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) While things are slowing down it’s also giving you more time to consider your options, rather than going off half cocked.

LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) With Mars in his first full day in an adventurous part of your chart there’s no danger that life will suddenly become all work and no play.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 24) As Mars spends his first full day in your financial sector he’s able to draw on the smart head for money already developed over the last 2 weeks.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 24 – DEC 21) There is a chance to turn personal and/or relationship tensions into an opportunity for a communication and/or relationship breakthrough.

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 20) With Mercury in your work sector but slowing down, a slow and steady approach was always going to be the way to go.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 – FEB 19) The Moon’s first and only visit to your income sector during Venus’ visit to your work sector brings a valuable nose for money when you need it most.

PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 21) This is Mars’ first visit to your home and family sector since early 2013, here to shake things up and provide the motivation needed to make things happen.

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Our thanks to the musicians who provided such lovely music at the funeral and to Dr Paula Hanley for her Canterbury owned, wonderful care of Dad. Please accept this as a locally operated personal acknowledgement of our appreciation. Many Patersons from us all.

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Wind at 2000m: NW, rising to severe gale 130 km/h, easing in the evening.

Fine, high cloud. Northwesterlies, rising to gale gusting 110 km/h for a time inland.

TOMORROW Cloudy periods with a shower or two.

Light winds.

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Cold southerlies freshening.

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Source: Environment Canterbury

Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 9.8 14.6 Max to 4pm 7.1 Minimum 3.0 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.6 16hr to 4pm May to date 3.2 Avg May to date 24 2015 to date 234.0 244 Avg year to date Wind km/h SW 19 At 4pm Strongest gust S 54 Time of gust 1:48pm

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6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Tiki Tour 3 0 6:52 Piggy Tales 3 0 6:55 Pokemon – Black And White 3 0 7:20 Back At The Barnyard 3 0 7:45 SpongeBob SquarePants 3 0 8:15 Henry Hugglemonster 3 0 8:35 Art Attack 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Home And Away 3 0 11:30 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 Noon Two And A Half Men PGR 3 0 12:30 Jeremy Kyle PGR 1:30 Judge Rinder 2:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 3:30 SpongeBob SquarePants 3 0 4pm Dog With A Blog 3 0 4:30 The 4:30 Show 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm The New Adventures Of Old Christine 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0 7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 My Kitchen Rules PGR Mother and daughter duo Vicky and Celine may be big deals in Adelaide, but will they be able to impress the judges in their Instant Restaurant? 0 8:45 The Big Bang Theory PGR 0 9:15 2 Broke Girls PGR 0 9:45 Once Upon A Time PGR 0 10:40 Resurrection PGR 0

6am Paul Henry Paul Henry hosts a news show.

9am Infomercials 10:30 The Bold And The Beautiful PGR Aly becomes angry with Wyatt’s newest pitch, and calls Hope out on her participation.

11am Rachael Ray Rachael’s countdown to kickoff continues with former New York Saints star Amani Toomer.

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

1pm Dr Phil AO 2pm The Ricki Lake Show AO 3pm The Real Housewives Of New Jersey PGR 4pm Entertainment Tonight 4:30 Million Dollar Minute 3 5pm Survivor – Worlds Apart 6pm 3 News 7pm Campbell Live 7:30 Best Of Top Gear PGR The boys compete with their opposite numbers from Australian Top Gear in a carbased version of The Ashes; JC tests the new Ferrari 599 GTO; Boris Becker drives on the TG track. 0 8:45 M Oblivion AO 2013 Sci-fi Adventure.

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6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am Sticky TV 3 7:30 Grojband 3 7:55 As Told By Ginger 3 8:20 Chuggington 3 8:30 Ready, Steady, Wiggles 3 8:40 Peppa Pig 3 8:50 Bob The Builder 3 9am Thomas And Friends 3 9:10 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 3 9:25 Barney And Friends 3 9:50 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Sticky TV 4:35 Punk’d PGR 3 5pm Life’s Funniest Moments 5:30 It Only Hurts When I Laugh 3 6pm Malcolm In The Middle 3 0 6:30 How I Met Your Mother 3 7pm The Simpsons 3 0 7:30 The Simpsons PGR 0 8pm Family Guy PGR 3 0 8:30 M Hot Shots! Part Deux AO 3 1993 Action Comedy.

Action movie spoof in which a commando team must rescue the men who went to rescue men left behind after the Gulf War. Charlie Sheen, Lloyd Bridges, Valeria Golino. 0 10:20 The Ringer PGR 3

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

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

3pm Storage Wars 3 When Barry finds an antique medical device, it will take another ‘antique’ to appraise it.

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

5pm Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Prime News 6pm Escape To The Country 3 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Coast Australia 8:30 Poldark PGR News of Poldark’s marriage spreads through the community, damaging Wheal Leisure’s prospects; Demelza is anxious when the newlyweds are invited to spend Christmas at Trenwith.

9:45 American Idol 10:45 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR

6am Motorsport – GP2 Series (Replay) Race Two. 7am Motorsport – GP3 Series (Replay) Race Two. 8am Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Crusaders v Reds. 8:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Rebels v Blues.

9am Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Hurricanes v Sharks.

9:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Lions v Highlanders.

10am Rugby League – Super League (Replay) Catalan Dragons v St Helens. Noon Rugby – Super Rugby (Replay) Hurricanes v Sharks. 2pm Rugby – World Rugby Sevens (Highlights) Day One. 3:30 Rugby – World Rugby Sevens (Highlights) Day Two. 5pm Small Blacks TV 5:15 Random Rugby TV 5:30 Rugby – First XV (Replay) 7pm Rotorua Marathon (Highlights) 8pm Motorsport – Formula One Campionship (Highlights) Gran Premio de Espana Peirelli.

8:30 The Breakdown With Jeff Wilson.

9:30 Golf World With Mark Leishman and Laura McGoldrick.

10pm Rugby – First XV Revision

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

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11:15 3 News 11:45 F NCIS – LA AO 3 A nuclear explosion in the Pacific reignites a search for stolen nuclear weapons, and leads Hetty to shuffle partnerships. 0 12:45 Infomercials

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11:45 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

12:15 Home Shopping 1:45 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

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11pm Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) 11:30 Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) Midnight Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) 12:30 L Cycling – Giro D’Italia 3:30 World Of Freesports 4am Rugby League – NRL (Replay)

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6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Fantasy Homes By The Sea 7:30 Beat My Build 8:30 Planet Food PGR 9:30 Better Homes And Gardens 11:30 Auction Hunters Noon Full Frontage 12:30 A Place In The Sun 1pm My Dream Home 2pm Fantasy Homes By The Sea 3pm Beat My Build 4pm Sophie In The Orient 4:30 The Cook And The Chef 5pm Candice Tells All 5:30 Carter Can 6pm Baggage Battles 6:30 Buying Alaska 7pm Toy Hunter 7:30 Operation Grand Canyon With Dan Snow Dan Snow is taking on a massive historical challenge, the first ever exploration of the mighty Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.

8:30 Wild Catch Each episode is filmed in a different place around the world in the quest to catch the most elusive and exotic species.

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9:25 Last Call 16VLS 2012 Comedy.

Travis Van Winkle, Tara Reid.

10:55 Beyond MVL 2012 Thriller.

Jon Voight, Dermot Mulroney.

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1:55 Million Dollar Arm PGL 2014 Drama. Jon Hamm, Pitobash Tripathy.

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Travis Van Winkle, Tara Reid.

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Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis.

10:15 Olympus Has Fallen 16VL 2013 Action. Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart.

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Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson, Campbell Scott. 10:30 Nights In Rodanthe PGL 2008 Drama.

Richard Gere, Diane Lane.

12:05 He’s Just Not That Into You MLS 2009 Comedy. Jennifer Aniston, Bradley Cooper, Justin Long.

2:15 Haunted MS 1996 Drama.

Aidan Quinn, Kate Beckinsale.

4pm A Few Good Men PGL 1992 Drama. Jack Nicholson, Tom Cruise.

6:20 The Lost World – Jurassic Park PGV 1997 Sci-fi Adventure.

Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore, Pete Postlethwaite. 8:30 Payback 18V 1999 Action. Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry. 10:15 The Shawshank Redemption 16V 1994 Drama. Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman.

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11am Netball – ANZ Championship (Replay) Central Pulse v Canterbury Tactix.

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4pm Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Sharks v Warriors.

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5pm Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Round Nine, Saturday.

5:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Round Nine, Sunday.

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Venus Serena and John Dunn, at Ashburton Trotting Club workouts, showed the style that has earned her the current top qualifier’s slot in the four-year-old pacing mares’ race for this year’s Harness Jewels.

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Venus in the ascendancy

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With this year’s Harness Jewels big stakes race day in sight, Geoff Dunn gave his champion mare Venus Serena a chance to step out on the Ashburton track yesterday during the Ashburton Trotting Club’s workouts.

The four-year-old Mach Three-Inspiring Dash mare was

all class, in heat two, showing the rest of the field she hadn’t travelled to Ashburton for a jog in the autumn sunshine.

From the barrier John Dunn was happy to let stablemate Zin Zan with Gerard O’Reilly in the sulky make the running and appeared content to let the field run at a less than fiery pace.

At the 1200 metre mark Dunn

gave the mare the message and she upped the pace, moving quickly round the field to take the lead.

With 800 metres still to run it was clear the remaining eight runners would have to be content to follow her tail.

In the run for home, O’Reilly managed to hold Zin Zan in second place, but the three-year-old

appeared to be standing still as Venus Serena made a late surge to the line, showing the class that has earned her current number one slot in the fouryear-old mares event on Jewels race day.

Venus Serena ran the 2400m in 3:02.8; 800m, 56.8; 400m, 27.0 to win by two lengths from Zin Zan.

The John Hay-trained Artfilly finished three lengths back in third.

Ashburton will host this year’s Harness Jewels on May 30, where Australasia’s top two, three and four-year-old pacers and trotters will vie for $1.2 million in total stakes money over the mile distance on the lightning-fast Ashburton track.

Gould urges Blues selectors to think to the future

BY MATT ENCARNACION Former NSW State of Origin coach Phil Gould says he doesn’t care which way Blues selectors go with the halves - it’s all about the future.

Incumbents Josh Reynolds and Trent Hodkinson are under pressure to keep their Origin

spots given their mixed form for Canterbury over the opening nine rounds of the NRL. The most successful Blues coach in Origin history says his preference would be to go with in-form Roosters pair James Maloney and Mitchell Pearce.

“Everyone is making a big deal over the halves, I’m not too wor-

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ried about the halves,” he said.

“I don’t care which ones they pick, I don’t think it’s going to make a big difference.

“Personally, I like Pearce and Maloney.

“I think they are the best two available, but if they go with any other combination I don’t think it’s going to be the winning or

losing of the series.

“It wasn’t the winning or the losing of the series last year.”

Gould says his deepest concern is whether current coach Laurie Daley is willing to gamble with picking some young blood, particularly in the pack.

Panthers fullback Matt Moylan is a strong candidate to

replace Jarryd Hayne at fullback, while Tyson Frizell, Joel Thompson, Josh Jackson and David Klemmer could all make their Origin debuts on May 27.

South Sydney winger Alex Johnston is also expected to play his first game in a Blues jumper in place of the injured Brett Morris.

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