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Falling dairy prices are putting the country’s financial security at risk, the Reserve Bank says.

In its six-monthly Financial Stability Report, released yesterday, the bank estimated about a quarter of all dairy farms will be operating on a negative cash flow this season.

The report found 11 per cent of farm debt is held by farmers struggling with both a negative cash flow and high loan-to-value debt ratios – above 65 per cent. Twenty-five per cent of farms account for 32 per cent of the sector’s $29 billion debt.

Grow Mid Canterbury CEO Rob Brawley said it was difficult to know how the figures translated locally.

“We have high levels of investment here, but I don’t know how high the debt underpinning it is,” Mr Brawley said.

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“We have had really strong land price growth over 15 years, so it might not be as bad as it seems.”

While deferred payments from last season’s record payout of $8.40 per kilogram of milksolids have helped ease the predicament for some farmers, the Reserve Bank forecasts problems ahead if prices stagnate or worse still, continue to slide.

Fonterra’s farm gate payout for this season is currently sitting at $4.50kg/ ms, excluding dividends, but based on recent international dairy auctions, it could drop further, the bank said.

This is well below the average cost of production, estimated by DairyNZ at $5.40kg/ms.

The Reserve Bank report anticipated milk prices would strengthen next season, but said that would be dependent on the recovery of the Chinese market, which dropped off last year.

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Mr Brawley said farmers were braced for the milk price to drop, and were well prepared.

“We have been through dairy price downturns before – but the difference this time is it’s come on the back of a record payout last year.

“Most farmers would have had surplus payout to service debt. Banks have told me there’s been a lot of debt reduction and shoring up cash flows.”

However, Mid Canterbury’s intensive irrigated dairy farms are locked into a high level of spending, which is difficult to trim back.

“For our overall economy that’s a good thing – because they have to keep spending, but they can and will reduce discretionary spending,” Mr Brawley said.

Fonterra is set to release its forecast for the 2016/16 season later this month, and all indications point to it starting around the $5kg/ms mark.

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Fallon fails to see appeal of Vegemite Jimmy Fallon has taken on an Aussie icon - the mighty Vegemite, tasting it live on his US TV show. But it’s safe to say, Fallon isn’t a fan of the dark brown spread. The on-air tasting came about during a segment on Fallon’s Tonight Show called Kids Letters where two Aussie children, Charlie and Jed, wrote to the US host saying his sidekick Steve Higgins should taste test the spread made from yeast extract.

Higgins gamely took a bite of bread with Vegemite and, after wincing decided it wasn’t for the “American palate”.

“I’m sure it’s delicious, in Australia,” Higgins said. Fallon then insisted on having some: “well it looks great,” he said.

After Fallon took a bite, he also winced and then laughed. “It comes in waves, not bad ... it’s like bouillon, beef bouillon,” he said.

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Quake memorial wall decided The design of a memorial wall dedicated to victims of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake has been unveiled. The design,

by Slovenian architect Grega Vezjak, has been chosen from the short-list of six designs to be built on the stretch of the Avon River between Montreal Street and Rhododendron Island. The Memorial Wall will make for a “beautiful and fitting” Canterbury Earthquake Memorial, Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee said yesterday. “I think it will be a stunning tribute to the victims of Canterbury’s earthquakes, those who suffered through the quakes, and the courage of those who participated in the rescue and recovery operations,” he said. “People will be able to follow the wall and take in the memories and acknowledgments of what occurred, and then cross a new pedestrian bridge to a beautiful gathering space where they can take time to reflect.” Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel said the memorial will honour those who died or were seriously injured, while also acknowledging the struggles people still face as a result of the earthquakes, and expresses gratitude for the outpouring of support the city received.

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The Queen has expressed her happiness at the arrival of her new great-granddaughter, Princess Charlotte. Guests at a garden party at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday say the Queen spoke of her delight at the new addition to the royal family.

Charlotte is fourth in line to the throne. “I told her I am so happy at the arrival of the new baby. I said congratulations, and she said ‘Yes, we love to have another girl’, said garden party guest Susan Pollack, 84. “She said how pleased she was to have another great-granddaughter in particular,” said Pollack’s daughter Sandra Gee, 53.

The old joke that there’s nothing in New Zealand but sheep may have run its course, as stock numbers hit lows not seen since during World War Two. Figures released from Statistics New Zealand yesterday showed sheep numbers were at their lowest since 1943 at the end of last June. Agriculture statistics manager Neil Kelly said the number had fallen by almost a million compared with the previous year’s figures, to just 29.8 million sheep. “The number of sheep fell by 3 per cent from 2013. “The last time the sheep number was below 30 million was back in 1943.” The region which had the sharpest fall was Canterbury, with 255,000 fewer sheep than the year before.

Meanwhile, dairy cattle numbers rose by 3 per cent.

This was mainly due to increases of stock in the South Island, said Stats NZ. Southland in particular saw a boom in dairy cattle numbers, with an increase of 14 per cent compared with 2013 figures. However despite fluctuations, the number of dairy cattle was still easily outstripped by sheep in New Zealand. With just under 7 million dairy cattle counted at the end of June last year,

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Collins making a comeback English pop singer Phil Collins, one of the top-selling artists of the 1980s, will reissue all his solo albums and potentially bring out unreleased material. Warner Music Group has announced a deal with the 64-yearold for his full catalogue, which will mark the first time his full solo output will be on the same label worldwide. The label will remaster all eight of Collins’ solo albums, starting in the later half of this year with reissues of 1981’s Face Value – his first without band Genesis – and 1993’s Both Sides. Warner Music says it will also release “other uniquely curated titles from the vaults”. With a string of hits including One More Night and Against All Odds, Collins has sold more than 100 million solo albums and a further 150 million with Genesis.

He has nonetheless endured years of criticism from reviewers and fellow musicians, some of whom have charged that his work is bland and formulaic.

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■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Civic HQ in heart of town?

By Sue NewmaN

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The Eastfield Development board may have made the Ashburton District Council an offer it can’t refuse.

With the council planning a $16 million rebuild of its civic administration building and library within three years, Eastfield board chair Brian Davidson believes the giant inner town development planned on a site bounded by Burnett, Tancred and Cass streets would be the ideal site for the new civic complex.

The council is a 30 per cent shareholder in the Eastfield

company and Mr Davidson said the inner town site would offer many advantages to both the council and the community.

“As a major employer, a significant local property owner in its own right and a provider of a wide range of services for the local community, it makes complete sense that the council’s operations are brought into the centre of town,” Mr Davidson said.

Eastfield has made a lengthy submission on the council’s long-term plan, putting forward a raft of reasons why the inner town site should be the preferred location for the new civic building.

A civic building in the centre of Ashburton’s CBD would bring a large number of people into the heart of town to work, boosting retail traffic and making it easier for people to access shops, the council and the library on one visit to town, without having to cross the state highway and railway line, he said.

“Having all these complementary services and assets in the one place offers real synergies, not just for the council, but also for our community.”

By having the civic headquarters in the heart of town and in a complex that was designed around a public square

the council would have access to an attractive outdoor space for civic functions and community events, Mr Davidson said.

No decisions had been made on where the district’s new civic building would be located and there were quite a few options on the table, council chief executive Andrew Dalziel said.

“They’ve come to us and said they’ve got a proposal but I’m quite open to a whole lot of options,” he said.

Bitten by the fallout from the construction of the district’s recently opened art and heritage centre where consultants Morrison Lowe were critical of the lack of a feasibility study,

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Mr Dalziel said the council was committed to making this a fundamental requirement for all site assessments for the new civic building.

With that process still to be gone through, the council was a long way off making a commitment to any one site, he said.

“All I’ve said to Eastfield is that it (their proposal) is certainly not a no-goer.”

Among the other options for the new civic building are the North East Business Park, land on the corner of Cass and Cameron Street and a large tract of land on and to the west of the current council building in Baring Square West.

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Body found at Mission Bay A body was found at Mission Bay yesterday morning.

A number of police and forensic staff were examining the scene at the beach in Mission Bay. The scene was yesterday blocked from public sight with a blue tarpaulin, and the area cordoned off with white police tape. It is believed the body washed up on the beach, but that had yet to be officially confirmed.

One local woman said she saw the body lying on the beach as she walked her dog at 6.30am.

“It was surreal, but sad,” she said as the backdrop to the scene was so beautiful.

“It looked like someone sleeping on the beach. And then I realised.”

Auckland City Police confirmed it was the body of a man and believed it had washed up.

They are making inquiries to identify the man and to locate next of kin.

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Chantal Steiner-Garner is clued up on how to safely operate a chainsaw.

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Getting to grips with chainsaw safety

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ACC has paid out nearly $30,000 over the past four years for chainsaw related incidents in the Ashburton District.

Since 2011 there have been a total of 69 claims made to ACC for chainsaw related injuries, 16 in 2011, nine in 2012, 24 in 2013 and 20 last year.

This week is STIHL Chainsaw Safety Awareness Week which aims to promote safety when using chainsaws.

In the Ashburton District last year $9691 was paid out for chainsaw accidents, with $6548 the year before that, $6421 in 2012 and $4296 in 2011.

ACC claims for chainsaw accidents are also continuing to rise nationally, with more than $2 million in claims paid out last year.

Mid Canterbury Rural landscaping specialist Doug Lowry said safety is key when it comes to using a chainsaw.

“For the average person who is just doing the weekend firewood, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations, and use all the safety gear, particularly chainsaw chaps or safety pants and earmuffs, as well as a helmet with a good visor,” he said.

Good balance and secure footing is also key.

“You just can’t cut on the safety side of things on chainsaws, they are really aggressive. They cut wood really easily, so they certainly can do some damage to human flesh.”

STIHL Shop Ashburton manager Nathan Langridge said it was worrying that as chainsaw sales increase, so do accidents with the tools.

Earlier this week the Ashburton business hosted a women’s chainsaw training night. Shop assistant Chantal Steiner-Garner said she enjoyed learning how to correctly use a chainsaw in a safe environment and wanted other women to have the same opportunity.

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■ ASHBURTON COMMUNITY POOL

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Community pool in limbo

By Daisy HuDson

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The future of Ashburton’s community pool appears to be in limbo.

With the opening of the new EA Networks Centre last weekend, the community pool on Walnut Avenue has become surplus to requirements.

Ashburton College principal Grant McMillan has expressed a strong interest in using the pool building and site as a school hall, but the high cost of investigating the proposal has temporarily stopped any movement in its tracks.

According to Mr McMillan, just getting enough information together for the school’s

board of trustees to make an informed decision could cost up to $50,000.

That included a $15,000 engineer’s inspection to provide a report about the building’s viability, a $10,000-15,000 change of use report, and a quantity surveying contract.

If a decision was made to go ahead with the project, the college would then have to establish the actual cost of fitting out the building.

“What’s clear is that just getting to a decision point is going to be extraordinarily expensive,” Mr McMillan said.

The pool land is owned by the Ministry of Education, while the building itself is owned by

the pool committee on behalf of the community.

Mr McMillan said the subject was up for discussion at a recent college board of trustees meeting.

“The discussion was essentially around saying ‘look we need to explore uses, but is there another way we can get to an informed decision point without having to spend a lot of money’,” he said.

“It’s a very expensive exercise just to get to a point to make a decision about whether or not we should hold on to it and refit it, or reluctantly say no.”

There were also challenges around delays in getting inspections and reports completed.

“It’s a process more than an event, and it’s held up more by the fact that we have to use consultants or advisors that the landlord, i.e. the Ministry of Education, are comfortable with,” he said.

Mr McMillan said the college also needed to ensure the building had an economic life of at least 20 years before taking the plunge.

“If we spend $40,000 refitting it and it’s only going to last five years, there’s no point,” he said.

“The numbers get big very quickly and there has to be value for money given that we’re using college and community funds.”

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Harness Jewels Ashburton retailers could win themselves a prime viewing spot at this year’s Harness Jewels race day simply by decorating their shop window. Every second year Ashburton hosts an event that has become second only to the New Zealand Trotting Cup as a harness racing crowd puller. And each time the race day is hosted, the Ashburton Trotting Club runs a window dressing competition with a table for 10 in the parade ring marquee up for grabs. Using the harness racing theme and the jewels colour, yellow, committee member Phill Hooper said the window dressings can be as wide as the retailer’s imagination.

Retailers can enter the competition by contacting the Ashburton Trotting Club’s office. Judging will take place on May 26 and ideally windows should be dressed next week, Mr Hooper said.

Crash victims named The names of two men who died after a crash on a Christchurch motorway on Saturday have been released. Canterbury police said Warkworth men Grant Wayne Corlett, aged 53, and 50 yearold David Anthony Evans died after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 south of the Waimakiriri River bridge. Their deaths, after a four wheel drive and van collided on the road, have been referred to the coroner.

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Quad bike accident A man who died on a quad bike near Marton on Monday has been named by police. He was 41-yearold Matthew (Matt) Beaven of Marton. The accident, happened on a farm just off Tutanei Road near Marton, about 10am on Monday.

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Death on flight

Ready to rock n roll – Grease cast members are set for tomorrow’s opening night.

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By susan sanDys

Grease was a popular show which appealed across generations so was always going to do well. There was still plenty of good seats left for the seven night shows, although the one matinee this Sunday had almost sold out.

Director Alice Sollis said this week had been “intensive” as packing in to the event centre took place on Sunday.

“We have a large stage crew; a nine-piece band, hairdressers, make-up personnel, follow spot operators, sound and lighting callers, etcetera, all working very hard to make the magic of theatre look effortless,” she said.

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Grease rehearsals have seen some cast members undergo a change in appearance as they have lost weight and dyed their hair.

Such has been the commitment of the actors to the highenergy show, which opens at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre tomorrow night.

Luke Glendining, to play Danny, said last night he had lost about eight kilograms, while some of his fellow male performers had lost five kilograms or more.

In his case he thought bodybuilding combined with the

show’s rigorous dance routines was responsible. He said there was nothing better than having fun and losing weight at the same time, however, he was not so proud of his new hairstyle, which featured sideburns and had been dyed black.

“It was a bit of a change… trying to hide it from the boys at work, wearing a beanie all day,” the 20-year-old builder said.

There has been no hiding hair for Nikita Hyde, who is playing Sandy. A natural brunette, she has had blonde streaks added.

Although while she likes her new look, she thinks she will go back to her natural colour once

the show is finished.

“I think I definitely suit brown better,” the 19-year-old said.

The most challenging part of her role was changing from “good Sandy” to “bad Sandy”.

It had involved plenty of finetuning from an acting perspective, and also involved a frantic costume and make-up change, which had to be undertaken in 90 seconds off stage.

Event centre manager Roger Farr said the Variety Theatre Ashburton show was the venue’s biggest event each year, and Grease was so far selling better than last year’s production for this stage of the season.

A woman is believed to have died following a medical emergency on board a Jetstar flight. The incident happened on Monday night on Jetstar flight JQ 251 from Auckland to Christchurch. The captain of the flight requested a priority landing due to a medical emergency on board and crew provided firstaid assistance to the passenger, Jetstar said in a statement provided to NZME. St John was alerted to the incident around 6pm and sent two ambulances plus the Fire Service as first response to the airport. The patient was in a critical condition and received emergency treatment but died at Christchurch airport, a spokesperson for St John said.

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Not guilty plea Taupo man Martin Schofield, 49, pleaded not guilty to murder in the High Court at Rotorua yesterday. Schofield is charged with the murder of 47-year-old Katrina Drummond, who was found dead in a bedroom of her Elizabeth Street, Taupo home last month. Justice Timothy Brewer, who appeared in court via video feed, set a trial date for March 7, 2016. Schofield was remanded in custody until his case review hearing on July 15. Justice Brewer denied a media application to photograph Schofield.

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■ METHVEN HOT POOLS

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The man who allegedly fled the country on a false passport, sparking an international manhunt, will try to move the case to the High Court next month. Phillip John Smith’s case was called before the High Court at Auckland yesterday but all legal discussions were suppressed. All that can be reported is that the transferal application may be heard in four weeks’ time. Smith allegedly fled to South America while on temporary release from Spring Hill Corrections Facility in South Auckland on November 6. He was serving a life term at the time for the 1995 stabbing murder of the father of a boy he had sexually abused.

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Methven Hot Pools shareholder Dave Dynes at the new site for the proposed project.

By SuSan SandyS

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The Methven Hot Pools project holds as much promise for the future of the Ashburton District as Mt Hutt did when it was first developed.

That is according to Methven Hot Pools (MHP) Limited shareholder Dave Dynes, who is wanting to raise the profile of the project and attract more shareholders.

The site for the attraction is on Main Street, on land adjoining the Mt Harding Racecourse and behind the Equus Park proposed subdivision, with magnificent views to Mt Hutt and the Southern Alps.

Early development of the project is mirroring that for

the international skifield in the 1970s, when local shareholders with vision and belief came on board to kick-start the project.

Mr Dynes said the company was well over half way to selling the $350,000 worth of shareholdings for the project, to fund the resource consent application process.

The land, owned by the racecourse, had been secured with a sales and purchase agreement, subject to resource consent.

“It’s about making Methven a year-round tourism destination,” Mr Dynes said.

“It hopefully will utilise the infrastructure that’s already here.”

Stage one of the project would cost $7.5 million, after

which it would be a “suck it and see” scenario, extending areas of the pools which turned out to be the most successful.

There would be three set-ups to appeal to varied clientele.

They would be a spa treatment area, a family fun area and an adults-only area.

Mr Dynes was heartened by support from Methven business people and residents, who formed the majority of shareholders, and strong interest from international tour operators wanting to include a hot pool bathing experience in their holiday packages.

The shareholding process follows a four-year feasibility study, and is being conducted along side KPMG undertak-

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ing a due diligence analysis on the business case. Mr Dynes said the latter was not quite finished, but was so far looking positive.

Project leaders last year presented research results to the public, and estimated the attraction could see an extra 100,000 visitors per year to the ski town, with half from Canterbury.

There were three preferred sites at the time – Ashburton District Council and privately owned land behind the Methven Railway Reserve area, the privately-owned Mt Hutt Springs site where unsuccessful drilling for hot water had been undertaken, and the Mt Harding Racecourse.

■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Council rules out online voting trial

By Sue newman

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The online voting challenge for local body elections might have been thrown down by associate housing minister Louise Upston, but it will not be picked up by the Ashburton District Council.

The Government has been looking into the feasibility of an online voting trial for local body elections and it has invited local authorities to register their interest in testing the water. Ashburton, however, will

not be one of the guinea pigs, council chief executive Andrew Dalziel says.

Any council signing on would first have to meet a number of government set criteria and would have to fund the trial itself.

“Our approach is to let them iron out the problems and the issues first and then we’ll come in and benefit from all of the learning,” Mr Dalziel said.

The big issues with online voting would centre around security of votes, possible voter

coercion and ensuring voting remained a confidential undertaking, he said.

“There’s no doubt this will eventually happen, but the question now is that if it’s done online, how do you ensure all of these?”

Mr Dalziel said he was aware of one or two councils that were interested in testing online voting by taking part in a trial, but their first hurdle would come in passing the government set requirements.

For the government to give

the nod to online voting, Ms Upston said local authorities would have to demonstrate all security and reliability issues could be met.

If the online system is trialled for next year’s local body elections it will need to be considered by Cabinet by the end of this year.

“The trial will need to include a number of different councils to ensure it is representational and robust while also managing the risks associated with new technology,” she said.

Harry’s haka won hearts as the ruddy-faced royal impressed his army hosts and their families with a spirited performance on his tour yesterday. Prince Harry arrived at Linton Army Base in a New Zealand Defence Force NH90 helicopter after spending the morning in Christchurch. The prince, a captain in the British Army, was then asked to drive a Polaris All Terrain Vehicle across the base. Wearing the British Army uniform and a blue beret, he donned a helmet and pulled on a New Zealand military jacket before driving the vehicle to the base’s hangi pits. He drove across the base at high speed before bringing the vehicle to a halt with a small skid in the mud. He then helped New Zealand soldiers to dig out a hangi. A group of 30 soldiers met Harry at a large hall at the base, where he learned the haka. It’s believed the Prince was given a video of the haka earlier this week to help him prepare.

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Man charged A 30-year-old man has been charged with causing lifethreatening injuries to a Palmerston infant, more than a month after the baby was rushed to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition. The now three-monthold girl was recovering out of hospital but it was unknown what long-term effects the injuries would have on her, a police spokesman said. Southern district investigations manager Detective Inspector Tom Fitzgerald said the 30-year-old faced four charges, including wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The baby was taken to hospital with multiple fractures to her limbs and a brain injury after what Dunedin CIB described as a serious assault last month. The man is expected to appear in the Dunedin District Court today.

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Arrest over death A man has been arrested after a 24-year-old hunter was shot dead.

Police said they arrested a 61-yearold Invercargill man in relation to the fatal shooting of Samuel Phillip Long on March 23. Mr Long had been out hunting at Patersons Inlet, Stewart Island. Police said the 61-year-old man was bailed to appear in Invercargill District Court on Friday next week. He will face one charge of carelessly using a firearm causing death.

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With the support of Mid Canterbury businesses and contractors, the Rotary Club of Ashburton began building a house in Braebrook Drive in October, which is set to be sold, the profits going to support the club’s literacy programmes, both here and in Samoa.

Rotary Club of Ashburton member and building sponsorship co-ordinator Walter van der Kley confirmed yesterday that the house was now under offer.

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Models of all shapes and sizes Now in its second year, Tinwald School’s model show will take place on Saturday in an effort to raise money for sound equipment for the school’s hall.

Principal Peter Livingstone said the event was a great one for all ages, and there were a number of exciting pieces that will be displayed.

This year the show will feature a large garden scale railroad exhibit as well as private collections and a counting competition for children aged between five and 12 years. The event will be held in the Tinwald School Hall on Saturday between 10am and 3pm. A gold coin donation can be given upon entry.

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In brief 43 Shi’ites killed At least 43 Shi’ite Muslims have been killed and 13 wounded when gunmen opened fire on their bus in Karachi. Pakistan has seen a rising tide of sectarian violence in recent years, particularly against Shi’ites who make up around 20 per cent of the country’s predominantly Muslim population of 200 million. “According to the initial information which we have received from hospitals, 43 people have been killed and 13 wounded,” Ghulam Haider Jamali, police chief of Sindh province told reporters.

“Six terrorists came on three motorcycles, they entered the bus and began firing indiscriminately.

They used 9mm pistols and all those killed and injured were hit by the 9mm pistols.”

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Nepalese children walk past quake damaged houses in Chautara, Nepal, yesterday.

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Search continues for survivors Rescuers are battling to reach survivors of a deadly new earthquake in Nepal that triggered landslides and brought down buildings, as the search continues for a US military helicopter that went missing while delivering aid.

Thousands of traumatised survivors spent the night outdoors, afraid to return to their houses after Tuesday’s 7.3-magnitude quake hit, less than three weeks after the country was devastated by its deadliest quake in more than 80 years.

At least 65 people were killed in the latest disaster, bringing the overall death toll to more than 8200 and compounding the already monumental challenge of reaching far-flung mountain communities in des-

perate need of shelter, food and clean water.

The Nepal army yesterday resumed its aerial search for a US Marine Corps helicopter that went missing during a disaster relief operation in the eastern district of Dolakha.

The Pentagon has said there may have been a problem with fuel on the chopper, which was carrying six US Marines and two Nepal army soldiers when it disappeared.

Tuesday’s quake was centred 76km east of Kathmandu and was felt as far away as New Delhi, and caused buildings to collapse in Tibet in neighbouring China. A second tremor and more aftershocks also followed.

Two large buildings damaged in the 7.8-magnitude quake that hit on April 25 collapsed in

Kathmandu on Tuesday.

But Dolakha and Sindhupalchowk, two of the districts worst affected by the original quake, bore the brunt of the damage caused by the fresh tremors.

The Red Cross said it had received reports of large-scale casualties in the town of Chautara in Sindhupalchowk, where its Norwegian branch is running a field hospital.

Martin Faller from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Asia Pacific, said the combination of rain and aftershocks were making the task of responding to communities a challenge. “(Tuesday’s) earthquake has dealt a double blow to many of the same people who were hit

by the 25 April quake. More people will now be in need of emergency shelter but they will also need support dealing with the trauma they have experienced,” he said. “People are very scared.”

There were several reports of landslides in the worst-hit areas, making the task of getting relief to remote communities in the Himalayan country even more difficult.

Save the Children said the Gorkha region, near the epicentre of the April 25 quake, had also been hit by landslides and many key roads were blocked.

“Although our personnel are already present in quake-hit areas, these blockages will make it difficult to transport relief materials,” said police spokesman Kamal Singh Bam. - AFP

■ UNITED STATES

Five dead in Philadelphia train derailment A passenger train has derailed and overturned in Philadelphia, killing at least five people and leaving a horrific scene of mangled metal and broken glass.

Emergency personnel said 65 people were hurt, six of them critically, after yesterday’s accident on the train heading from Washington to New York. Others walked away from the crash with light injuries.

The train’s seven train cars, including the engine car, were crushed, turned over on their side or upside down in the dis-

aster. One was unrecognisable as a train car, as it lay on the ground in a ruined mass of metal.

As night fell, rescuers with torches gingerly scoured through the remains.

“It is an absolute disastrous mess,” Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter said. “I have never seen anything like this in my life.”

Officials declined to speculate on the cause of the incident, though some experts suggested the crash may have been caused

due to a track defect or wheel failure.

Witnesses said the front of Amtrak Train 188 shook as it went into a turn, and the six cars behind it then went off the rails. An estimated 243 people, including five crew members, were aboard the train when it crashed.

Nutter warned the casualty and injury estimates were only preliminary, hinting at the potential for a higher toll.

He also would not confirm whether all those aboard the

train had been accounted for.

Hydraulic tools had to be used to remove passengers from some of the most badly damaged train cars, firefighters said.

“I’ve never seen anything so devastating. They are in pretty bad shape,” said Fire Commissioner Derrick Sawyer, referring to the train cars.

“You can see they completely, completely derailed from the track, destroyed completely and they’ve been overturned completely.”

- AFP

A shipwreck has been discovered during the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. The Joint Agency Co-ordination Centre said yesterday Fugro Equator’s deep tow system picked up a cluster of small sonar detections in the southern part of the search area, which had “potential interest but (was) unlikely to be related to MH370”. A high-resolution sonar scan revealed many contacts at a depth of almost 4km. Most were the size of a cricket ball but some larger items were also found, the biggest of which was box-shaped and about six metres long. Poor weather hampered operations for several days before images of the field were obtained and analysed this week, indicating the debris was a previously unchartered shipwreck.

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Cars recalled Toyota and rival Nissan have announced the recall of about 6.5 million vehicles globally in the latest chapter of an exploding airbag crisis linked to at least five deaths. The world’s biggest carmaker said its recall of five million vehicles affected 35 models globally produced between March 2003 to November 2007, while Nissan said its recall of 1.56 million vehicles worldwide was also due to a defect in airbags made by embattled supplier Takata. The latest measure will add to about 17 million vehicles that 10 carmakers have recalled since 2008 for faulty airbags that have resulted in deaths and injuries.

- AFP

Shooting spree A South Korean reserve soldier has gone on a shooting spree, killing one person and injuring five others. Reports of the shooting, with scant detail, were carried by Yonhap news agency and YTN TV. Such shootings have happened with some frequency in recent years, raising worries about bullying and the mental health conditions in the country’s armed forces. All able-bodied South Korean men must serve about two years of mandatory military service under a conscription system aimed at coping with threats from rival North Korea. After finishing military duties, South Korean men are required to take annual military training involving shooting drills for several years.

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Migrants key to Canterbury growth Stu Oldham

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hanges to immigration rules to help meet demand for construction workers in Canterbury will affect Mid Canterbury workers and businesses who expect to benefit from the city’s fortunes.

Of course, any talk of importing new workers will prompt fears the sudden and sustained influx of migrants will take up jobs that some Mid Canterbury workers hoped to snare for themselves.

We have become used to this.

It has been the case since the Canterbury earthquakes, first as New Zealanders competed with Cantabrians and later as workers arrived from overseas.

So far, the rebuild has been of such a scale and has demanded so many generalists and specialists that there have been many immediate benefits to the Mid Cantabrians most closely involved.

Many Mid Canterbury businesses have supplemented their work with jobs in Christchurch, or have grown their businesses here on the back of business generated in residential growth up there.

Pundits say this will continue for the next few years, at least, but that the rebuild needs an injection of workers that the region simply cannot provide if it is to kick-on and restore commercial Christchurch.

The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union welcomed the government’s plan to extend visas for lower-skilled workers and allow workers to change jobs without more paperwork.

The union says the changes will give migrant workers job security while helping the rebuild find the 5000 additional construction workers it needs between now and December 2016.

The changes might affect the already tight accommodation situation. If that means more work for Mid Canterbury tradespeople, more’s the good. If it grows projects and jobs, even better.

And as the experiment continues, the government’s commitment to finding workers when they are needed will encourage Mid Canterbury businesses grappling with skills shortages of their own.

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POLL RESULT Yesterday’s result Q: Should the speed limit be lowered on rural roads?

No 67% Yes 33%

Peter Livingstone OUT OF SCHOOL

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magine a warthog trying to scramble out of a muddy waterhole because a crocodile has just got into the water to get it. Well that’s what I look like as I try to keep in time with one of the warm-up routines.

I am surrounded by graceful gazelles who effortlessly perform lunges, skips and stretches with style. Then enter me, the warthog in a waterhole.

Okay that analogy is not fair.

I apologise to any offended warthogs. You see what I am attempting to do is be part of the team that is rehearsing for Grease.

What I am also trying to do is put my money where my mouth is, and demonstrate it’s never too late for an old dog to learn new tricks.

To be honest I am fair redesigning my underwear as it’s my first time on stage since Teachers’ College.

Our choreographer is the very lithe Julia Bell who expects nothing less than 100 per cent effort, even during a warm-up.

I do try, but honestly you can’t make a 47-year-old, with a body the shape of a bag of potatoes, move like a Ninja.

As an educator I am simply in awe of Julia’s ability to put together individual and group dance sequences, and then refer to them without notes during the rehearsals.

Not only that, she drives the cast like a sled team in training, until they are all pulling in the same direction.

If you were to see how we looked at the start of rehearsals and how we will look on stage when dancing, you will understand the transformation under her unwavering gaze.

Okay – so we finish the warm-up that leaves me needing a day’s paid leave, when Julia hands us over to Jo Castelow. Jo is the musical director and can best be described as the Wikipedia of music combined with the compositional skills of Mozart, playing like Bach.

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Seriously, Jo is one super talented musician who puts us through another warm-up and leads us into our first numbers.

The pace is relentless.

Then enter Alice Sollis, stage left, the director. A diminutive millennium blonde with a distinctive laugh, Alice brings years of theatre, radio, and live performance experience to the production.

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you will want to be part of.

Part of their job has been made easier by the talent chosen to be in Grease. I am surrounded by young actors and singers who give and give.

Yes, there are the moans and groans when they have been pushed to the wall, but there is also the willingness to get it right and do it again and again until it is at the highest of

I do try, but honestly you can’t make a 47-year-old, with a body the shape of a bag of potatoes, move like a Ninja

In a matronly manner she looks upon the lump of clay that I am, and zealously goes about shaping me into a convincing character.

In my head I have nicknamed them the Triad. Their knowledge, skills, passion and experience have made them a formidable team that have crafted a musical experience

standards.

What simply astounds me is the depth of talent. On more than one occasion a lead has not been available to sing a solo, and one of the other cast members has stepped up and sung without hesitation. The ease in which this happens belies the fact that many of this cast have had years of dance

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and singing lessons in this town.

At times we think of teaching as only happening in the classroom and schools, but this is simply not the case. From the newer backstage hands learning from the experienced ones, to the seasoned actors giving advice to the nervous newbies, musical theatre is one continuous lesson for all of those involved.

Now back to the warthog, if you get to the show you will see him come up from the pit of despair (he is actually one of the backing vocalists), and command the top stage as an ageing rocker and DJ. He should be okay until he dances with another local animal – Genus: Bullus Rockus aka Rocky Bull.

Put those two together and it’s like asking a warthog to tango with a hyena!

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

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■ BUDGET

Little’s surplus claims rejected Prime Minister John Key yesterday rejected claims by Labour leader Andrew Little that National had been dishonest with voters last election because it must have known it could not make the surplus it promised for the 2014-15 financial year and failed to say so.

He said Mr Little had to stop being “angry Andrew”.

Mr Little said National had been guilty of “one of the biggest political deceptions in a lifetime”.

“I cannot think of a bigger one in my lifetime,” he said in a speech to the Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce.

“It was wilful and deliberate.”

“There wasn’t enough milk money. There wasn’t enough oil money. And as a result there wasn’t enough tax money. But their promise was clear – their good economic stewardship would see us in surplus.”

Mr Key told reporters the

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public would not take Mr Little seriously while he was “just bashing out slogans” and not coming up with policy.

He said the Government was required to set a surplus target or deficit target, a growth target, and an unemployment target which were calculated by the Treasury – on the basis of Government policies.

“They are our best estimate,” Mr Key said. “If you go and have a look at three years ago at what Treasury thought we’d be spending today, we are actually spending $4 billion less. Is that deception? No, it’s actually good economic management.”

He said no one could actually know so an estimate was put on it.

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be “angry about this Government’s failure in seven years to actually make a difference to New Zealand and our economic prospects”.

“He will throw around the labels as much as he likes. People are getting to know me but they want someone who is actually passionate about New Zealand, who is not in the Prime Minister’s job as a vanity project and that’s the difference between him and me.”

National was a bystander to the economy for the past seven years, he said.

It cheered on dairy prices and oil prices but now they had fallen, the Government did not know what to do.

“They don’t have any ideas.

We’ve got a guy in the Prime Minister’s office who thinks it’s okay to be kind of jokey blokey and go round and pull people’s hair as part of his persona.”

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“We’ve come from a $18 billion deficit five or six years ago to pretty much a surplus. I think most New Zealanders would say that’s the right step.”

In last year’s Budget, Finance Minister Bill English forecast a $372 million surplus for the current year which ends in June.

It was downgraded in December’s half-yearly update to a deficit of $570 million but he still hoped a surplus could be achieved.

Last week he officially gave up hope, confirming that the Budget on May 21 would forecast the year ending in the red with a slightly bigger deficit than the one forecast in December.

It was the second day in a row that Mr Key has referred to Mr Little as “angry Andrew” or “angry Andy” – a name that backbenchers gave to him in his first term in Parliament during heated parliamentary debates.

Mr Little said it was good to

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New Zealand food prices fell to a four-month low in April after discounting in supermarkets and cheaper fruit and vegetables.

The food price index fell 0.3 per cent in April, after a 0.1 percent gain in March, taking the measure to its lowest level since December, according to Statistics New Zealand.

On an annual basis food prices were 1 per cent higher in April than they were in the same month last year, rising at a slower pace than March’s 1.9 per cent gain, which was the biggest increase in three years.

The food price index makes up nearly one fifth of the broader consumers price index, which has dropped below the Reserve Bank’s 1 per cent to 3 per cent range, rising at a 0.8 per cent annual

pace in 2014. Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler has kept the official cash rate on hold at 3.5 per cent since September but flagged any further downward surprises in New Zealand’s already tepid pace of inflation may warrant an interest rate cut. Traders are now pricing in a 46 per cent chance of a rate cut at its next meeting in June.

On a monthly basis grocery foods, which make up more than a third of the index, dropped 0.9 per cent in April, as discounted cakes and biscuits slid 6.3 per cent.

Milk, cheese and eggs, which makes up part of the grocery measure, fell 0.4 per cent led by a 2.2 per cent drop in cheese prices. Fruit and vegetable prices fell the most in the month, down 1.2 per cent, as seasonally low fruit prices offset a 0.1 per cent increase in vegetables.

Meat, poultry and fish prices rose 0.4 per cent, with beef prices now at their highest level, Statistics NZ said. Restaurant meals and ready-to-eat food also increased 0.2 per cent, and nonalcoholic beverage prices rose 0.3 per cent.

The annual gain was led by a 5.3 per cent jump in fruit and vegetable prices, as New Zealanders paid more for lettuce, potatoes and tomatoes, while bananas and strawberry prices also rose. Meat, poultry and fish rose 2 per cent, restaurant meals and ready-to-eat food prices increased 1.6 per cent and nonalcoholic beverages were up 1.8 per cent.

Grocery food prices fell 1.5 per cent in April compared to the same month a year earlier, as prices for bread, butter and cheese fell.

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■ SHEEP PRICE DECLINE

More bad news for farmers

BY NADINE PORTER

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A $12 decrease in the current lamb schedule from the previous season is significant according to a leading rural analyst, and further bad news for Mid Canterbury arable farmers.

Interest.co rural editor Tony Chaston said a 17.5kg South Island lamb was averaging around $83.36 on this week’s schedule compared to $95.07 a year ago.

However the difference had not been so great in the store lamb market with lambs being brought in for between $47 to $52 in late January, compared to $57 to $67 the previous year.

The softening of the lamb market has landed another blow on Mid Canterbury’s arable farmers who finish large numbers of store lambs and has followed reports of decreased prices for wheat contracts for the coming season.

But the news might not be all bad as Mr Chaston believes there will be a supply shortage due to the earlier kill this year and lower numbers of lambs around.

“Everybody is just sitting on their seats wondering when is the supply issue going to kick in … but it hasn’t as yet because the international markets are so weak.”

China and the United Kingdom still have lamb stocks from last season and domestic production has been higher, leading to price decreases here.

“That’s probably why the market is showing what it is at the moment.”

Mr Chaston said next season’s store lambs should be worth a lot more due to the lower numbers of lambs on the ground in the North and South Canterbury drought areas.

There had been some recovery in Central and Mid Canterbury, he said.

“They (farmers) gritted their teeth, sold their lambs, and it’s rained a little.

They’ve recovered and their breeding ewes look in pretty good order.”

Overall, nationally there was nothing in the sheep sector to install a huge

amount of confidence in lamb returns, he said, and this had led to more farmers buying cattle.

“Certainly the calf market has been spectacular and in Canterbury it’s got stronger as it’s got further in.”

Federated Famers Meat and Fibre Mid Canterbury chairperson Michael Salvesen said there were two sides to the lamb story.

“Some people bought lambs at what they considered were reasonable prices and have still been able to sell them for a margin but those that have bred them are really not happy.”

Lamb prices were down because of the dollar, a 6 per cent lambing increase in the UK and a similar increase in China causing them to buy later, he said.

“So you’ve got it on both sides whereas over the past few years if one (UK or China) hasn’t been so good the other has been there which has kept the market buoyant.”

Alliance chairperson Murray Taggert said coupled with the higher domestic lamb production in China, a clampdown on corruption has seen a decrease in demand as Government officials consume less.

“A lot of our product goes to these high hot pot restaurants and that’s where the officials eat out.”

However, he believed it would build up again in six to eight weeks.

“The types of products going into China now are unique to any other market and they tend to pay good money for them and some of that is coming under pressure unfortunately.”

In the UK the Euro rate has caused exports to France and Germany to decrease and remain internally, causing a softening of demand, he said.

While Europe demand for lamb had not declined there was not the demand to stimulate it.

By year’s end Mr Taggert believes the lamb trade would recover in terms of inventory levels.

“We’re just finding it a very difficult market at the moment.”

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Prime sheep prices on rise Prime sheep prices improved by $3-$5 a head, strengthened by outside buyers, at this week’s Tinwald sale.

Heavier woolly lambs made $115$125, medium weights $90-$105 and lighter lambs, $72-$86.

Top weight woolly ewes fetched $105-$115, medium weights $87-$95, and lighter sheep $62-$75.

A good yarding of 149 well-conditioned cows and 15 heifers fetched prices similar to last week.

A pen of high body-weight young empty cows earned a 20c per kilogram premium.

The majority of manufacturing cows made $1.41-$1.51 per kilogram liveweight, with prime cows fetching $1.50-$1.60kg.

A small yarding of heifers ranging from 360kg-540kg, realised $1.62$1.81kg.

The prime cattle sale will continue while numbers remain steady.

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Current market ‘challenging for co-operatives’

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Changing farm ownership and management structures is proving challenging to the co-operative market according to ATS chairperson Phil McKendry.

Responding to CEO Neal Shaw’s recent comments in an agricultural publication that he “was not sure anyone under the age of 35 understands and respects the value of the rural supply co-operative”, Mr McKendry said the farming economy was more “open” than when ATS was formed.

“Canterbury is the most competitive (retail agricultural) market in the country.”

While some farmers focus on price others want a relationship based service with competitive pricing, he said.

With the change in how many farmers’ entities operate and customers increasingly shopping around it made the current environment a “big challenge”.

“Farmers are looking for more and more value all the time.”

Initially the rural supplies cooperative was set up in 1963 to break down some of the regula-

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tory monopolies operating and offer farmers lower input costs for their farming businesses.

Although ATS faces a tough future competing against national scale entities and smaller regional players, Mr McKendry believes the co-op continues to be efficient.

“Our expenses to turnover ratio beats anyone else hands down.”

He said the business lived off skinny margins. “We always struggle in that we don’t have a fat balance sheet.”

However, unlike other co-operatives such as Fonterra farmers don’t have to outlay a huge investment to get the benefits.

Five hundred shares gave cus-

tomers a huge opening to influence the market to the maximum benefit possible, he said.

The board had deliberated changing the level of investment required by farmers to become members, but changing became problematic as it created inequality among existing customers and could leave cheaper alternatives in other co-ops.

For customers virtually all benefit came at point of sale which was different to other coops offering large rebates.

“On our supply side we have remained true to purpose. We haven’t expanded into real estate or finance.”

The co-op’s launch of RuralCo – a national rural supplies card nationally has shown great potential to grow the business to give value beyond Ashburton and give a larger scale nationally for card business suppliers to deliver further savings to farmers.

Currently ATS has a growing membership of more than 3000 shareholders, operates three outlets in Ashburton, Methven and Rakaia and has a team of around 70 full-time staff.

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The free events kick off in Ashburton and Timaru next week, before heading north in June. They will be run by the Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) and the Future Farming Centre (FFC), and are aimed at all growers of arable and horticultural crops.

FAR CEO Nick Pyke said it is

clear that agriculture is entering a period of major change and the workshops will help growers identify practical ways of introducing sustainable techniques and technologies onto conventionally farmed properties.

“The 20th century focus on yield and productivity gains remains, but we must now find ways of achieving those gains, and feeding the growing world, without compromising environmental factors such as biodiversity, fresh water and soil.”

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The Maxwells, who supply ANZCO, will contest for the stud sheep industry supplier of the year against three other contenders.

The awards are now in their fourth year and Beef + Lamb New Zealand chief executive, Dr Scott Champion, said they were a great way of recognising and celebrating excellence in the industry.

“It’s right that we acknowledge the top performers and showcase our industry, which is a significant contributor to the New Zealand economy.”

Beef + Lamb New Zealand Farmer Council national chairman, Martin Coup, who also chairs the awards judging panel, said the New Zealand sheep industry could take heart from the high quality and quantity of this year’s nominations.

The Beef + Lamb New Zealand Sheep Industry Awards winners will be announced at the Ascot Park Hotel in Invercargill on July 1.

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The workshops coincide with the UN designated International Year of Soils.

The Mid Canterbury event will be held at Hotel Ashburton on May 20.

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Festival still has a kick ome festivals begin with a grand opening and then tend to taper off as the programme proceeds.

Others are the opposite, they slowly build up to a final crescendo.

Our unique festival of the wheel has done neither of those, although it has components of each.

Wheels began in grand fashion, the momentum has continued and this week it will come to its conclusion on a real high.

The comments throughout Wheels Week have all been positive - talk on the street and reports in the media have all been about the tremendous events which have been taking place.

Events which have provided something of interest to everyone.

It’s a great festival of the wheel and it’s not over yet!

Far from it, there are still six events to go, three on Saturday and three on Sunday.

On Saturday some local

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celebrities will see how good they are at playing basketball - in wheelchairs when a local team takes on local celebrities at the Oxford Street Stadium.

That will be worth seeing, and so will the model show in the Tinwald School hall.

Both events will benefit charities.

On the same day the Ashburton Car Club stages its

volunteers have ensured that the rich history of aviation is being preserved “from the past - for the future”.

With displays featuring over Bernard Egan 30 aircraft including very rare MOTORING examples, engines, memorabilia and model aircraft the Ranging from bikes to big museum is a treasure trove. rigs the parade will be a great The museum even has a Big spectacle, and a lot of fun.

Boys Toy of its own - a reAnd after the parade many stored ex-RAF Bedford truck.

An RNZAF Station and training base during World War Two, the airport has very strong links with our national military history.

And this special connection is reflected in displays in the Aviation Museum.

There will be an open day at the Museum on Sunday in conjunction with the Big Toys for Big Boys Contracting and standing quarter-mile speed Truck Show. of those big rigs will head out event on the Winslow WilDuring the museum’s open to the local airport to be part lowby Road. day there will be no charge for Everyone loves a parade, and of the Big Toys for Big Boys admission and great access to Contracting and Truck Show. exhibits. that’s exactly what we’ll be Having a chance to wander able to see along East Street If that’s not enough to well around a display of large ma- and truly whet the appetite, from 10.30am on Sunday chinery provides a great opmorning. weather permitting an hisportunity to get a good close toric flight - a squad of rather up perspective of the equipspecial aircraft will be flying in ment which has been and is COMING UP and will be on display. being used to make our district And wait, there’s more - the what it is. owners and operators of the This year the airport has Big Toys and the custodians been chosen for this event, and of the Aviation Museum who somehow it just seems like an will be mingling amongst the ideal fit. crowd are more than happy, in The trucks and contracting fact very keen, to talk about equipment will look right at the exhibits. home on the fringes of the The activities at the airport Ashburton Airport, which is will wind up at 4pm on Sunday home to an absolutely superb but after that Aeroview, right local visitor attraction – our next door to the airfield is Aviation Museum. holding a Natter and Noggin, To say the Aviation Museum which will be a great way to is well worth a visit is an unThe Donn made me an offer I couldn’t refuse, and because there complete the day and conclude was no blood oath, omerta or veil of silence involved I’ll be able derstatement.

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When the world went to war for the second time aircraft played a much greater role.

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The Allenton Croquet Club met for its meeting and AGM earlier this month.

The annual quiz was a big success and a lot of fun was had. Some of Barbara’s jokes were very funny.

Wood will be raffled on two days this month. Our mid-winter lunch is on June 13 at 11.30am.

AGM — The Club Captain and Treasurer read their reports and the Patroness, Marion Cleland, took the chair for the election of officers which resulted in the following.

President—Ann Ross Vice president—Jill Cribb Secretary—Jill Walkham Treasurer—Lois Alexander Club Captain and Handicapper—Barbara Field Tea convenor—Shirley Dornay Publicity—Jill Cribb Delegates to ASC - L. Alexander, J. Bateman Reviewer -Jeanette Seaton.

Trophy winners for the season: Junior Champion — Wilkie cup —Jill Walkham Handicap singles open — Caberfeidh Bowl—Jill Walkham Junior Handicap singles — Barr Cup— Ann Ross C Grade Champion—ASC trophy— Jennifer Bateman Open Handicap Doubles—Tucker Cup— Ann Ross and Jennifer Bateman Golf Croquet Singles—Hammond Trophy— Jan Hammond.

Delegates to SCCA AGM — Lois Alexander and Jill Walkham.

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The Ashburton Musical Club met on Saturday 9th May at the Sinclair Centre.

Autumn Splendour was the theme for the evening, with items as follows: Bagpipe Medley, Hamish Sloper, The Hamster, Karen Nuttal, The Pipers prayer, Ian Green of Greentrax. Violin Duet, Brianna & Charlotte Sloper - Ashokan Farewell – Jay Ungar. Piano Solo, Shayna Cairns - Maple Leaf Rag – Scott Joplin, Violin Solo, Brianna Sloper - Two Grenadiers – Schumann, Violin Solo, Charlotte Sloper - Serenade to Spring – from the Secret Garden – Rolf Lovland, Southern Celtic Fiddle Orchestra - Wild Rose of the Mountain, Arran Boat Song, Leaving of Liverpool. Piano Solo, Elaine Vinculado - Sonatina – Clementi, Op 36 no. 3. Vocal Solo, Joshua Pike - The Lark in the Clear Air – Samuel Ferguson, Southern Celtic Fiddle Orchestra - An Boithrin Bui, Sally Gardens, Berwick Town, Morpeth Town, (both Northumbrian Half Measure jigs – Roy Hugman. Accompanist: Deborah Sloper.

Our next concert is on the 14th June, when we will celebrate 90 years as a Musical Club, with a Jazz Quartet from NASDA (Christchurch) entertaining us.

Public welcome with a $5 charge at the door. Supper concluded the evening.

Celtic Netball would like to thank all our sponsors who have kindly contributed to our club this year. VetEnt, The Somerset Grocer, Bus and Truck Bodywork Ltd, Ashburton New World and Ashburton Signs and Graphics are the businesses that have kept our club running and we appreciate everything they have done for us.

With only 1 game left in the first round for the Saturday teams and two rounds for the top two grades plus the new move into the stadium there is much at stake this week. VetEnt Celtic A secured their first win of the season against Hampstead so they are on their way to remain in the Premier grade. Celtic B have not had a win yet and are looking at possible relegation but hopefully the girls can turn this around over the next couple of games. Somerset Grocer Celtic C had another good win to take them to the top of the Senior Reserve A grade which will mean they will go up a grade to Senior B where they will most likely join Celtic Green who had a defeat in the weekend. Celtic D had another strong win and they are most likely to go up a grade as well. Celtic U18 had a loss but look to stay where they are.

A big thank you to everyone who turned out to support the quiz night. It was a great success and a huge thanks to all

Life has been reasonably quiet in indoor bowling circles over the past week.

There’s been no action at the McNally Street stadium but around the district a few events have been run and won.

Jimmy Stewart’s Rakaia four were victorious in the Baring Square fours on Tuesday night beating the side skipped by Winston Lee while last week the popular Ray Ellis Triples at the MSA was claimed

by Martin Nordqvist, Chris Talbot and Adrienne Richards who claimed the top spot of Russell Ellis, Gaynor Hurst and Lester Hurst – well done to all.

This week things heat back up again with the running of the Jim Patterson Championship Singles on Sunday.

Last year’s victory, Mark ‘Sharky’ Sheard will back after defeating Winston Lee in the final.

After a fortnight of no bowls at the stadium it would be fantastic to see a full hall for the championship event – which counts towards the overall Championship Player of the Year prize.

There are a few whispers about the traps that the Executive are about to get out and about the clubs of the Ashburton district to see how things are progressing at the club level.

It will be a good chance for clubs to put forward their thoughts and concerns with the state of the sport so make sure you have some good points to bring up when they come knocking.

Good bowling this week.

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Ashburton Bridge Club The following hand emphasises the importance of calculated play to deal with possible unfavourable distribution of a key suit; in this instance, the trump suit.

East/West reach the excellent contract of 4 Spades, needing 10 tricks, but with careful play can make 11 tricks, a great result.

Study the Spade holdings! With 2 honours in the West hand, the A&Q and the K in the East hand declarer has the opportunity to capture the Spade J, but must play the Spade A or Q at the first trump play. When the Spade 10 appears from South, he now has 3 vital pieces of information – South has either the Spade J, 10; the Spade 10 and a smaller one; or, worst case scenario, a singleton. Playing the second honour card from the West hand will reveal the actual situation, “declarer now has the Spade J, 7 in North’s hand surrounded by East’s K, 9. No losing Spade thanks to a well-planned strategy.

The second key play for this deal is the Diamond holding off E/W – should the first 2 tricks be taken by the Club A&K and clubs be continued, it is imperative that the discard from East’s hand is the Heart 3, leaving the long Diamond suit intact. Should North switch to a Heart after his 2 club tricks, declarer must still apply the same logic.

tre, Cameron Street.

Hope McIntosh played well known tunes on the piano which Arthur Berry sang along to as the audience was being seated. Brony McMurtrie, President welcomed everyone and then introduced the first entertainers, Lucy and Brittany Moore and their compere Deborah. They performed a Highland dance and were followed by Charlotte with a skipping dance and a character dance.

Hamish in kilt played the bagpipes which was most impressive. Brianna and Charlotte Susuki trained violinist accompanied by Deborah demonstrated what lovely fun music could come from young violinists. Brianna Sloper danced the Witches Dance then Brittany with Lucy danced more old Highland dances.

Charlotte danced another lovely dance while Brianna dressed in a pretty blue dress danced a classical polka. After the raffles were drawn there was an Irish Jig. Charlotte accompanied by Deborah played on the piano “When a nightingale sang in Berley Square”, Brittany and Charlotte on violins played “That’s country” followed by another Irish jig.

Hamish ended the entertainment with three different tunes on the bagpipes.

Arthur thanked all the entertainers including Hope for their contribution. Afternoon tea was then served.

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Ashburton Woodworkers On May 9, twelve members bussed to Christchurch for a fun day organised by the Christchurch Woodworking Club.

The competition for the turners on the day was to turn a mortar and pestle.

Three turners to turn a mortar then three turners to turn a pestle. No measuring devices, pencils, or sandpaper to be used. Fingers, hands or an idea allowable. The timber being wet blackwood meant it was easier to turn than dry wood. The idea of the challenge to have all three mortars and pestles looking alike within a given time.

Ashburton were unfortunate not to defend the Totally Totara Tina Turner Trophy After lunch, the mystery turned item was announced, three members from each club had to turn a square edge bowl, within a certain time. This event did not give the team much time to reflect on how best it could be done quickly. An interesting event.

In addition each club had to arrange a show table featuring examples of members turned items Ashburton Club got second in this competition.

Dave Busby, our team leader, got a third in the Best Individual Piece.

A great fun day, and an important event for turners to attend and partake.

Coronation Target Shooting Club On Monday the much anticipated visit to the Lynnford club took place. It was the first of the County Shield away shoots. The Coronation a team per-

North

West

J765 543 10 AK1053

AQ82 96 Q873 J62

Dir: E Vul: N-S

East K943 A3 AK952 Q4

10 KQJ1087 J64 987 South

Methven Golf Club Jenny Senior (above), had a hole in one on Wednesday April 29 as part of her regular club day round. She is one of the senior lady golfers, has been playing for 26 years, and has been club champion 10 times. This was her first holein-one. She often wondered what it would be like to have a hole-in-one, but on the day, no one saw it go in the hole.

They searched for the well hit ball behind and in front of the green, then finally Jenny looked in the hole, and there it was! formed well for a team score of 490.12 but were put to the sword by the b team which scored an impressive 493.5. The tiny Lynnford club tried valiantly in the matched grades shoot but lost narrowly to the visitors. Individual scores were Nick Srewart 97.6, Steve McArthur 100.2, Sandy Collett 99.0, Nina McKenzie 99.3, T.J.Stewart 99.2, Bryan Hunter 99.2, Brian Hawksby 98.0, Coby Snowden 95.1, Lanelle McArthur 98.0, Megan Snowden 96.1 (P.B and beat Mum) Savanna McArthur 99.1, Bill Rankin 96.1, Kevin Hooper 94.1, Jayden Collett 95.1, Heather Ross 84.0, Murray Cook 94.0. All in all an enjoyable and successful evening. - thank you Lynnford.

Methven Lions Club Methven Care Trust – Big Winner from the 2015 Methven Lions Club Golf Tournament.

On a balmy autumn Thursday May 7, 120 golfers from around the district participated in the annual Methven Lions Golf Tournament at the Methven Golf Course.

Thanks to numerous generous sponsors, successful on course raffles, food and drink stations and 3 successful evening auctions, plus a full field of participants —— Methven Lions President Thames Proudman at the conclusion of the prize giving was delighted to present to Chairperson of the Methven Care Trust Jo Suker, a cheque of $11,000 to go towards Methven’s new rest home for the elderly.

Special thanks to all the sponsors, the Methven Lions Club members involved in the organization of the successful day, the Lions Club members wives and partners who provided a well-received morning tea and 2 course tournament dinner.

On course highlights included a hole in one on hole 6 by Tufunga Sa, and a par round of 73 by Adam Marshall.

Results: Ladies Gross-Gayle O’Duffy 87; Ladies Stableford-Gayle O’Duffy 35, Jeanette Early 31 Men’s Gross – Adam Marshall 73; Men’s Stableford-Kevin McCloy 41, Colin Divers 41, Bruce Holmes 40, Non Handicap-Dean Taylor 45 Local Lion Bruce Holmes won the John Hampton Memorial Tray for the best local Methven Lion Stableford (40)

Mid Canterbury Men’s Probus Club Mid Canterbury Men’s Probus Club recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary.

Over 90 members were gathered at the Ashburton Seniors Centre, together with 10 representatives from Ashburton Ladies Probus. The President of the North and South Island Probus Association (NSIPA), spoke to the gathering and the occasion was marked with the cutting of a cake. The club began as an offshoot of Ashburton Mens Probus, which by 1990 had reached a membership of over 140.

Forty of these members transferred to the newly formed Mid Canterbury Club, 2 of whom were present at this meeting. The popular club as enjoyed strong growth ever since with a current membership of 135.

Rakaia Garden Club The club’s monthly meeting was held on Monday May 11 at the Rakaia Community Centre. After a short meeting the large group crossed over to Jenny Bakers Gift and Craft shop, the Red Shed, for a browse and to enjoy some artful creations by Jenny.

Three beautiful creations were made for us. A small one using, mainly; hydrangeas, conifer pieces, flannel plant, gypsophila and roses buds. The second creation was a basket filled similar plants but with the twisty native, muehlenbeckia as a base.

The third was a wreath made with muehlenbeckia. A very timely inspiration for our own winter arrangements at home.

Thank you Jenny.

Competition Results - Decorative: 1st Pat Duncan, 2nd Gail Scat. Bloom of the Month: 1st Pat Duncan, 2nd Pam Dolan Flowering Shrub: 1st Pauline Smith, 2nd Pat Duncan, 3rd Gail Scat Bloom under 5cm: 1st Andrea Copland, 2nd Trish Molloy,3rd Gail Scat Bloom over 5cm 1st Miriam Cutforth 2nd Trish Molloy, 3rd Andrea Copland Cluster: 1st Trish Molloy, 2nd Gail Scat, 3rd Pam Dolan. Spike: 1st Pat Duncan, 2nd Janice Dent, 3rd Gail Scat Produce: 1st Trish Molloy, 2nd Pam Dolan,3rd Gail Scat Next meeting: Monday June 8 at 11am Railway Hotel. Annual General Meeting.

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Thursday, May 14, 2015

Last chance for Jewels contenders

BY MATT MARKHAM

HARNESS RACING NEW ZEALAND

Sunday is D-Day for those with dreams of competing at this year’s Harness Jewels at Ashburton on Saturday, May 30.

Official qualifying for the $1.2 million race day ends at the completion of both the Oamaru and Manawatu meetings this weekend – at which time the final fields for the 9 Group One races will be discovered.

Jewels fields are selected on stake money earned during the season as well as potentially one Australian invite in each race.

The top 12 qualifiers, plus the Australian invite make up the starting line-up and in cases where there is no Australian invite the 13th spot in filled by the next highest rank New Zealand horse.

And despite having competed for positions all season, things are incredibly tight in some cat-

egories and racing over the next four days will create plenty of interest.

One previous Jewels winner, One Over Da Moon, who was victorious in the Two-Year-Old Ruby two years ago has his back against the wall.

The Paul Nairn trained trotter needs to win at Addington on Friday night to rocket himself into contention – or there is potential for him to place on Friday night and then win at

Oamaru on Sunday to sneak in at the last minute.

There are plenty of others in a similar boat with changes inside the top 12, and from outside it, almost a certainty.

A big night of racing at Addington on Friday night with some hefty stake money attached will be the most important meeting with there being enough scope for a horse to come from virtual obscurity into Jewels contention.

If you want to keep an eye on how things are progressing, make sure you check in at www.hrnz.co.nz where there is a comprehensive rundown of the permutations surrounding the weekend.

Meanwhile Australian threeyear-old Burnaholeinmypocket is officially invited and making the trip over for the Three-YearOld Emerald with trainer Andy Gath and his wife Kate, who does the driving.

8 48125 Homebush Chopper 17.25 ........J McInerney 9 6x787 Rusty Knife 17.09 M & ......................Jopson 10 38588 Wears The Gold 17.50 .................C Roberts 6 7.03pm ANGLER’S ARMS TAVERN DASH C4/5, 295m 1 22275 Sophie’s Terra 16.99 C & ................... Fagan 2 36418 Rambunctious 17.37 .................A Bradshaw 3 71577 Big Muddy 17.29 M &.......................... Smith 4 12331 Sprinkles 17.23 .........................J McInerney 5 21785 Zorba The Greek 17.26 ................... M Grant 6 1155x Idol Girl nwtd L &................................ Wales 7 21224 Camside Gold 17.14 J & .................D Fahey 8 17322 Collecting Money 17.27 .................. M Grant 9 6x787 Rusty Knife 17.09 M & ......................Jopson 10 38588 Wears The Gold 17.50 .................C Roberts 7 7.32pm COALGATE TAVERN STAKES C2, 520m 1 36314 Memory Lapse 30.34 ................J McInerney 2 11134 Ugo Flash 30.18 J & .......................D Fahey 3 55211 Opawa Kendal 30.38 L & ................... Wales 4 78665 Know Certainty 30.69.....................G Cleeve 5 11412 Opawa Shackley 30.75 J & .............D Fahey 6 6F215 Jewel Apache 30.66 S & .................B Evans 7 58413 Run Zola 30.51 H & ............................Taylor 8 22173 Briseur De Reves 30.66 ............A Bradshaw 9 61456 Protonic Pedro 30.53 ....................... B Dann 10 15862 Goldstar Rosie 30.67 S & ...............B Evans 8 7.58pm GLENBYRE TAVERN DISTANCE FEATURE C2d, 645m

1 16863 Know Attempt 38.48.......................G Cleeve 2 14455 Know Ambition 38.34 .....................G Cleeve 3 66113 Cawbourne War 38.21 .................C Roberts 4 47137 Lagoon Mytye nwtd ......................C Roberts 5 45454 Stich Up 38.69 S &..........................B Evans 6 172F3 Holivia Lass 38.78 M & .....................Jopson 7 3324x Know Class nwtd ...........................G Cleeve 8 24412 Blushing Belle 38.24 L & .................... Wales 9 67668 Court The Belle 39.48 L &.................. Wales 10 67787 Dream Academy nwtd............... G T Bennett 9 8.13pm OPAWA BOWL & JACK TAVERN SPRINT C4, 295m 1 14762 Ohoka Coby 17.13 ....................... L Waretini 2 38843 Homebush Paige 17.33.............J McInerney 3 34554 Goldstar Chumlee 17.27 S & ..........B Evans 4 81625 Starburst Terry 17.24....................... M Grant 5 88741 Van Gerwin 17.24 ......................H Anderton 6 31466 No Leaf Clover 17.09 .........................C Weir 7 15773 Know Pride 17.08...........................G Cleeve 8 22333 Rodriguez 17.10..................................A Lee 9 6x787 Rusty Knife 17.09 M & ......................Jopson 10 38588 Wears The Gold 17.50 .................C Roberts 10 8.31pm 2015 PUBLICAN’S CUP C3/4, 520m 1 66235 Jessie Surfs 30.35 .......................C Roberts 2 37311 Homebush Howard 30.22 .........J McInerney 3 64435 Opawa Rocky 30.50 L & .................... Wales 4 15781 Opawa Stella 30.33 L & ..................... Wales 5 83462 Lagoon Belle 30.59 ......................C Roberts

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41244 Expect Delay nwtd .......................... M Grant 68527 Cawbourne Philip 30.34 ............J McInerney 76644 Opawa Amy 30.30 L & ....................... Wales 8528x Opawa Sam 30.70 L & ....................... Wales x5778 Opawa Karen 30.31 L & ..................... Wales 11 8.57pm CLARKSON SIGN STUDIO SPRINT FINAL C5f, 295m 1 11372 Wheelchair Norm 17.01 ............J McInerney 2 37262 Stirling Dann nwtd C & ....................... Fagan 3 12211 Eckles 17.07 .....................................J Dunn 4 14214 Mickey Tee 17.11 ..........................R Adcock 5 28131 Tee Time 17.08 .............................R Adcock 6 26623 Keramus 17.09 ...............................G Cleeve 7 11213 Grand Apache 17.09 S & ................B Evans 8 13134 Business Affair 17.17 ........................J Dunn 9 22275 Sophie’s Terra 16.99 C & ................... Fagan 10 48125 Homebush Chopper 17.25 ........J McInerney 12 9.24pm LITTLE BROWN JUG DASH C4, 295m 1 11186 Lagoon May nwtd .........................C Roberts 2 53125 Opawa Diesel nwtd L & ...................... Wales 3 23711 Butterbean 17.20 M & .....................P Binnie 4 53647 Homebush Rocky 17.19 ............J McInerney 5 76178 Run For Sophie 17.30 M &................Jopson 6 53656 Soumillon 17.65 ................................J Dunn 7 66426 Smash That 17.21 ........................... M Grant 8 77562 Know Jealousy 17.22 .....................G Cleeve 9 6x787 Rusty Knife 17.09 M & ......................Jopson 10 38588 Wears The Gold 17.50 .................C Roberts

2 08x2 Jacksstar (11) 57.5..........................J Riddell 3 4x05x Alinko Prince (4) 57.5..................... J Parkes 4 x0x47 Rock Da (8) 57.5 .......................J Oliver (a2) 5 64470 Castup (2) 57.5 ..............................H Tinsley 6 5680 Ratpack 57.5 ................................ Scratched 7 63634 Porotene Diva (3) 55.5 ................ D Johnson 8 52. Tayla Maid (9) 55.5................. K Chiong (a2) 9 84 Affrettando (6) 55.5 ............. M Dravitzki (a1) 10 306 Perran Beach (12) 55.5 ...................R Myers 11 00 Canny Choice (13) 55.5 ................D Bradley 12 6x0x My Alarose (14) 55.5...............S McKay (a3) 13 9 Ngaire Val Rae (1) 55.5..............L Hemi (a3) 14 She’s Half Irish (7) 55.5....................K Smith 15 9 Vitalia (10) 55.5 ........................M Singh (a4) 5 2.35pm HUNTING & FISHING OTAKI F&M MAIDEN $7000, MDN F&M, 1200m 1 3x33 Mare Mia h (12) 57.5.......................R Myers 2 2 Aide Memoire 57.5 ....................... Scratched 3 285x4 Lyric’s Way (9) 57.5 ....................L Hemi (a3) 4 3 Whostakin Youhome (7) 57.5 ...... R Hannam 5 x3075 Paua Eyes (5) 57.5 .................S McKay (a3) 6 Gun Metal (8) 57.5 ......................... J Parkes 7 7x55 Red Bordeaux h (1) 57.5................H Tinsley 8 575 Witch Hunt h (11) 57.5 9 976 Time’s Square (10) 57.5..................J Riddell 10 0x Grayze Anatomy 57.5 .................. Scratched 11 Hot In The City (4) 57.5 .................D Bradley

12 Icehouse (3) 57.5 .......................M Cameron 13 x77x0 Knight’s Princess 57.5.................. Scratched 14 97x Waiz One (6) 57.5 .....................J Oliver (a2) 15 Marie Antoinette (2) 57.5 ............ D Johnson 6 3.10pm HOWIE & LORRAINE MATHEWS RACING STABLES R65 HCP $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 640x2 Wow Whata Princess tdm (3) 59.... J Parkes 2 3100x Da Beast (9) 58.5 ................... K Chiong (a2) 3 8x741 Excuse Me Baybee h (6) 58 ........ D Johnson 4 331x Spendaholic m (8) 58 .................M Cameron 5 4200x Supercede dm (2) 58 ....................D Bradley 6 201x5 Justlikeyasister m (5) 57.5........... R Hannam 7 34316 Maggie’s Secret (4) 57 ............S McKay (a3) 8 53299 Gemma Lass d (1) 56.5 .................. K Myers 9 1889x Needs To Play 56.5 ...................... Scratched 10 686x8 Miss Lightning td (7) 55.5...........L Hemi (a3) 11 3200x Salute Me dm (10) 55 .......R Goldsbury (a3) 7 3.45pm KAY ZED RACING RATING 85 HANDICAP $8000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1400m 1 79274 Elusive Tracy dm (1) 59 ...................R Myers 2 82351 Nippin td (2) 55.5 .......................M Cameron 3 x765x Porotene Lollipop tdm (9) 55 .......... J Parkes 4 x5037 Thatz David tmb (6) 55 .......... K Chiong (a2) 5 7948x Flippant dm (8) 54 ............................K Smith 6 12349 Beau Agen tm (7) 54 .........R Goldsbury (a3) 7 563x8 Wiggle m (4) 54.......................S McKay (a3)

8 6x995 Mr Darcee’s Gold dm (5) 54 ......J Oliver (a2) 9 x5416 Bel Sorriso tm (3) 54 ................... D Johnson 8 4.19pm THE DOMINION POST MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1400m 1 40x82 Lawries Impact (4) 58.5 .............L Hemi (a3) 2 83x Earl’s Court (2) 58.5 ........................R Myers 3 4578x National Pride (7) 58.5 ....................J Riddell 4 4 Broadside (3) 58.5 .........................H Tinsley 5 28x6 Encostow (15) 58.5 ........................ J Parkes 6 45474 Perfect Pitch (20) 58.5.............S McKay (a3) 7 0389x Dal Amore (1) 58.5...................J Shackleton 8 74557 Red Rebel (19) 58.5 9 5x0 Shamrock King 58.5..................... Scratched 10 Catching Fire (8) 58.5 .................. D Mo (a3) 11 482x0 Jo So Fine h (21) 56.5 ................ D Johnson 12 304x Katie O’Ceirin b (12) 56.5 ..........M Cameron 13 8x500 Mezzaluna (13) 56.5 ....................... K Myers 14 977x4 Suchapalava h (11) 56.5 ...............D Bradley 15 x047x Special Bid (9) 56.5...........R Goldsbury (a3) 16 7 Justa Duchess (18) 56.5 ............. R Hannam 17 0 Dr Watson (6) 58.5 ....................J Oliver (a2) 18 9. Northern Seas (5) 56.5 19 09 Ash Palace (16) 56.5 20 480x0 Pop Hit (14) 56.5 21 6x870 Rossini Girl (17) 56.5 22 68x0 Miss Gaiety (10) 56.5 -

6 51311 The Tracker (U1) 10 ............. D Ferguson (J) 7 7481x Art I Special (1) 20 ................. K Marshall (J) 8 80674 Randalstown (2) 20 ................. B Butcher (J) 9 21151 Franco Tiago (3) 20 ................M Johnson (J) 10 20557 Sweet Art (4) 20 ...........................A Veint (J) 6 8.20pm THE CLUBHOUSE SPORTS BAR F&M MOBILE PACE $6000, 3yo+ f&m c1 to c2, c3 with cond. mob. pace, mobile, 1700m 1 17031 Joanednobettor (1) fr .....................J I Dickie 2 48084 Youbetteryoubet (2) fr ............... J Abernethy 3 00x55 Miss Lara (3) fr ............................J Stormont 4 13045 Ctheballerina (4) fr ................ T Cameron (J) 5 89856 Lyn’s Delight (5) fr .........................N Chilcott 6 68608 Bettor Think Twice (6) fr ............... D Butcher 7 22465 Elisaveta (7) fr ...............................Z Butcher 8 25827 Cullies Delight fr ........................... Scratched 9 165x6 A Chance To Dream (21) fr ..... T Macfarlane 7 8.47pm GROUP ONE TURF BAR HANDICAP TROT $6500, 4yo+ c1 & faster discrhcp trot, stand, 2200m 1 02681 Sapphire Castleton (1) fr ...............P Butcher 2 36773 Zimple (2) fr........................................L Neal 3 05907 Phil’s Folly (1) 10 .......................... D Butcher

4 15644 Madam Simone (2) 10 .......... T Cameron (J) 5 79665 Jasinsky (U1) 10 ................................L Chin 6 13521 Shardon’s Pearl 10 ....................... Scratched 7 66761 Yaldy Boyz (1) 20 .......................... A Sharpe 8 99305 Jomo (2) 20 ................................ J Robinson 9 14761 Cyclone Lucky Seven (U1) 20. T Macfarlane 10 00070 Revenue Maker (U2) 20 ............D McGowan 11 10323 Silver Stream (1) 50 .................. J Abernethy 8 9.13pm FIVE STAGS LEAMINGTON MOBILE PACE $5500, 3yo+ c0 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 00559 Beaudiene Gambler (1) fr ............ D Butcher 2 5 Count Landeck (2) fr .....................Z Butcher 3 0x4x4 Brydon Ideal (3) fr ............F Schumacher (J) 4 9 Art Of Gold (4) fr ...........................S Lawson 5 60 Rev The Chev (5) fr ............... S Cruickshank 6 x5522 Mighty Regal (6) fr ................ T Cameron (J) 7 54733 Tiger Tamer (7) fr ..........................T Mitchell 8 8x527 Dorrie D (8) fr ............................... G Noakes 9 84006 Memphis Miss (21) fr ....................P Butcher

M10 Christchurch dogs Today at Addington Raceway

Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club’s meeting at Addington Raceway on May 14. NZ Meeting number: 10.

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

1 4.48pm (NZT) SUPER PETS DASH C3, 295m 1 28118 Kyla Rose 17.53 ........................J McInerney 2 65632 Norman Jewel 17.16 ....................C Roberts 3 21757 Know Favours 17.21 ......................G Cleeve 4 87315 Homebush Bruno 17.34 ............J McInerney 5 83332 Botany Win 17.32 ......................J McInerney 6 22113 Spider Girl 17.18 .............................. B Dann 7 25361 Ohoka Hope 17.38 ....................... L Waretini 8 88117 Zulu Bro 17.11 ................................J Tanner 9 46722 Wee Terra 17.34 C & .......................... Fagan 10 46445 Know Magic 17.14 .........................G Cleeve 2 5.06pm HURUNUI HOTEL DASH C4, 295m 1 32255 About Town 17.30 ...............................A Lee 2 13888 Terra Annie 17.22............................. B Dann 3 67256 Sleeper Agent 17.16 .................A Bradshaw 4 54687 Homebush Kelso 17.04 .............J McInerney 5 87767 Opulent 17.46 .................................J Tanner 6 33648 Spud Gun 16.95 .............................. M Grant 7 F87x7 Costing Money 17.43 ...................... M Grant 8 76353 Rick’s Terra 17.25 C & ........................ Fagan 9 6x787 Rusty Knife 17.09 M & ......................Jopson 10 38588 Wears The Gold 17.50 .................C Roberts 3 5.37pm THURSDAY PLACE PICK SPRINT C3,

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Otaki gallops Today at Otaki

Otaki Maori Racing Club’s meeting at Otaki on May 14.

NZ Meeting number: 4. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8. Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8.

1 12.15pm (NZT) MILLS REEF WINERY MAIDEN HIGHWEIGHT $7000, MDN HWT, 2200m 1 34x27 Sir Manawa (1) 68 ...........................M Gillies 2 4P4Fx Upper Cut m (4) 68 ................ M McNelis (3) 3 442x0 Hezanakilad (5) 68 ....................... M Mitchell 4 55 Putthehammerdown (10) 68 ........... T Harris 5 0x58 Guy (8) 68 .................................A Kuru (2.5) 6 360x8 Dimitrios (6) 68................................J Riddell 7 Jimmy Cat (2) 68.......................S Fannin (3) 8 80x0x Sometime Lucky (9) 68 .........S Karnicnik (3) 9 70x06 Zedace (7) 68..................................G Walsh 10 Allegro Belle (3) 66 ....................C Studd (3) 2 12.50pm RACHAEL FROST RACING MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 657x2 Lincoln Park (5) 58.5 .....................D Bradley 2 080x8 Inscrutable (1) 58.5 ...................J Oliver (a2) 3 2 Aide Memoire (7) 56.5 ................... J Parkes 4 079x2 Silver Shadow h (8) 56.5 ................. K Myers 5 326x Supreme (3) 56.5 .......................M Cameron 6 4459x Elusive Jane (4) 56.5 .................. R Hannam 7 Gun Metal 56.5 ............................ Scratched 8 575 Witch Hunt h (9) 56.5 ......................R Myers 9 7x Cool Blast h (2) 56.5 ........................K Smith 10 0x Grayze Anatomy h (10) 56.5 ......L Hemi (a3)

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295m 1 11751 Arbre Chene 17.12 M & ..................P Binnie 2 78x18 Conaloo 17.53........................... M Robinson 3 12221 Eyrewell Hawke 17.17.................... H Cairns 4 541Fx Know Skill 17.60 ............................G Cleeve 5 15134 Eye Adam 17.12 .......................J McInerney 6 73764 On The Level 17.46 ......................C Roberts 7 47831 Jasper Haka 17.27 ....................J McInerney 8 34243 Opawa Opal 17.21 L & ....................... Wales 9 46722 Wee Terra 17.34 C & .......................... Fagan 10 77714 Sheza Gamble 17.33 M & .................Jopson 4 6.07pm ISLINGTON TAVERN STAKES C4/5, 520m 1 87314 Jibbajabba Jewel 30.46................C Roberts 2 14141 Willis 30.26....................................R Adcock 3 32113 Opawa Stretch 30.33 L & ................... Wales 4 67524 Cawbourne Witch 30.34 ...............C Roberts 5 82517 Opawa Rosie 30.14.......................... B Dann 6 67354 Izzey Bale 30.21...........................C Roberts 7 11822 Botany Kevin 30.49 ...................J McInerney 8 64356 Boostin’ 30.44 ................................ H Cairns 5 6.37pm HAMPDEN TAVERN STAKES C4/5, 295m 1 41652 Little Regus 17.01 J & .....................D Fahey 2 44156 Time Slayer 17.26 M &........................ Smith 3 11157 Inspector Spot 17.06 .................A Bradshaw 4 34441 Hetfield 16.98 ...............................C Roberts 5 75561 Smash Rumour 17.19 ..................... M Grant 6 83312 Question Bale 17.27 .................J McInerney 7 21126 Zebidiah 17.02 ..........................A Bradshaw

11 x77x0 Knight’s Princess (6) 56.5 ........... D Johnson 12 Marie Antoinette 56.5 ................... Scratched 3 1.25pm EL CHEAPO CARS RATING 65 HIGHWEIGHT $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark HWT*, 1600m 1 749x5 Field Daze m (9) 70 ..................S Fannin (3) 2 1 Maitre Du Jeu m (12) 69 .................J Riddell 3 2378L Savarhys d (4) 69 ............................G Walsh 4 08823 Party Girl 68 ................................. Scratched 5 55517 Phoenix Tycoon d (14) 68 ...... M McNelis (3) 6 0105x Le Mans dm (7) 68 7 x4157 Carlton Princess dmh (10) 67.5 ...... T Harris 8 54465 Southern Secret d (2) 67.5.........C Studd (3) 9 08653 Doing Time d (8) 66.5 ...............A Kuru (2.5) 10 15x0x No Excuses 66.5 .......................... Scratched 11 29Fx0 Webby (5) 66.5 12 410x7 Ima Tui Girl d (11) 66.................... M Mitchell 13 26x09 Don’stopgirl td (3) 65.5 ....................M Gillies 14 x1806 Alicorn (15) 65.......................S Karnicnik (3) 15 7400x All In Bluff (1) 65 ........................... E Farr (3) 16 4268x Good Risk dm (6) 65 17 070x0 Slack The Diver m (13) 65 18 Mountain Rock 65 ........................ Scratched Emergencies: Good Risk, Slack The Diver, Mountain Rock 4 2.00pm MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS 3YO MAIDEN $7000, MDN 3YO, 1600m 1 333 Gerardasun bh (5) 57.5................... K Myers

Waikato harness Today at Cambridge Raceway

Harness Racing Waikato’s meeting at Cambridge Raceway on May 14. NZ Meeting number: 5. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8. Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8.

1 5.51pm (NZT) DUNSTAN FEEDS AMATEUR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE $5500, 4yo+ c1 to c3 +claimers mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 00647 Lola Jones (1) fr .............................G Cronin 2 77334 Hadrian (2) fr ..............................M Stormont 3 80150 With A Vengeance (3) fr ....................S Wigg 4 55483 Flanyattice (4) fr .......................D Blakemore 5 12x13 God Forbid (5) fr.........................R Frampton 6 34900 Viewfield Apache (6) fr ..................S Butcher 7 63715 Elliot Daniel (7) fr ...........................S Phillips 8 93036 Lofty Brogden (8) fr ........................ T Thorby 9 77622 Lambrusco (21) fr.......................M Northcott 10 46532 Simply Stunning (22) fr ....................J Darby 11 34358 Our Southern Man (23) fr .... J Kriechbaumer 2 6.21pm FANCY A DRIVE IN A DUAL SULKY HANDICAP TROT $5500, 3yo+ c0 to c1 spechcp trot, stand, 2200m 1 50358 The Keystone Kid (U1) fr...............P Butcher 2 4x9 Norvic Jazzman (U2) fr .................R Paynter

3 Dx0P0 Scarrymcleary fr ............... Scratched 4 08304 Madam Springfield (U3) fr ..... S Cruickshank 5 1x050 Yogi Johnson (1) 30 ......................Z Butcher 6 74x71 Philadelphia H (2) 30 ................... D Butcher 7 65Dx5 Ventimiglia (1) fr .................................L Neal 8 62656 Hanoverdakash (3) 30.....................M Wallis 9 51x07 Stuey D (U1) 30 ........................S Abernethy 10 88040 Mighty Sunny 30 .......................... Scratched 3 6.52pm CASH ON COURSE AT CAMBRIDGE MOBILE PACE $6000, 4yo+ c1, c2 with cond. mob. pace, mobile, 2700m 1 08886 Tina Brydon (1) fr .............F Schumacher (J) 2 38524 Pure Christian (2) fr................M Johnson (J) 3 04888 Imajollywally (3) fr .....................S Abernethy 4 32642 Elusive Edgar (4) fr ............................L Neal 5 99707 Russian Alsu (5) fr .........................M Collins 6 55567 Here’s Shifty (6) fr ........................ D Butcher 7 35065 Macardo (7) fr ...............................N Chilcott 8 72431 Balius (8) fr....................................Z Butcher 9 478x5 Supposing (21) fr .................... T Macfarlane 10 37000 JC Jock (22) fr ........................ K Marshall (J) 11 77359 Millwood Roxy (23) fr ....................P Butcher

4 7.17pm MASONIC HOTEL CAMBRIDGE MOBILE PACE $6000, 2yo+ c1, c2 with cond. mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 68943 Three Tricks (1) fr ..........................N Chilcott 2 22175 Eden Paige (2) fr ...........................P Butcher 3 34838 Murphy Brown (3) fr ....................J Stormont 4 21743 Stars Star (4) fr ....................... B Butcher (J) 5 41222 Present Arms (5) fr.............................L Neal 6 07631 Are You Ready Girl (6) fr ...............T Mitchell 7 72091 Souvenir Glory (7) fr............... K Marshall (J) 8 4143x Could A Dunit (8) fr ........................J I Dickie 9 85x97 Speak Up (21) fr........................... G Noakes 10 24488 Chevrons Champion (22) fr ...........Z Butcher 11 17 Millview Sienna (23) fr ............. T Macfarlane 5 7.45pm LAURISTON PARK JUNIOR DRIVERS HANDICAP PACE $7000, 4yo+ c2 & faster +claimer discrhcp pace jun.d, stand, 2200m 1 55142 Art Pleaser fr ................................ Scratched 2 00090 Pureora Paree (1) fr .....................J Moka (J) 3 62440 Lucky John (2) fr ..............F Schumacher (J) 4 77334 Hadrian fr ..................................... Scratched 5 14463 Snooki (1) 10......................... T Cameron (J)

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Outstanding junior individual Hugh Donaldson

Samantha Arnold

Donaldson competed in the Junior World Waterskiing Championships in Peru. He won gold in the tricks and an overall bronze in the under 17 boys’ tricks at the AsiaOceania Championships in Perth. At the New Zealand Nationals he won overall gold in the under 17 boys’ section with gold in jump and silver in tricks and slalom holding the South Island boys’ record in tricks.

After helping Mid Canterbury come second at the South Islands, Arnold captained the Canterbury Country girls’ team that won the National Under 13 Basketball Championships, and was named into the tournament team. Arnold also played in the New Zealand Under 14 Koru team in the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup.

Jaimee Bird At the New Zealand Horse of the Year in Hastings Bird was first in the 1.20m pony of the year, fourth in the 15 and under rider of the year and fifth in the 1.20m speed pony of the year, all abroad Showtym Image. At the national showjumping championships she came third in the 1.10 pony championship and was the overall winner of the South Island pony mini grand prix series.

George Donaldson Donaldson competed in the Junior World Waterskiing Championships in Peru and won a bronze medal in under 17 boys’ tricks at the Asia-Oceania Championships in Perth. He won a transTasman bronze in tricks at the OZ-Kiwi Challenge. At the New Zealand Nationals he won silver overall in the under 17 boys’ section with bronze tricks and slalom.

Josh Eastwood The strong-armed softball junior was the lead pitcher for the ADSC Rebels in the Mid Canterbury Open Mixed League.

He was also the lead pitcher for the Mid Canterbury Under 15s and also featured for Ashburton College in interschool matches.

Matthew Clough Clough won bronze in the 13 boys’ 1500m freestyle at the national age group swimming championships in one of his four top 10 finishes. He was selected to the New Zealand Age Group Development squad, had four top three placings at the South Island secondary schools’ championships and claimed three Ashburton College records in the pool Clough is the New Zealand under 16 boys’ Aquathon title holder and was seventh in the under 16 national secondary schools’ open water swim.

Aimee Elliott Lucy Clough Clough won bronze in the 15 girls’ 400m individual medley at the New Zealand Age Group swimminghampionships as she had four top 10 finishes. She also had two top 10 placings at the national short course championships. Clough won two South Island secondary schools’ titles.

Representing Canterbury at the Auckland Winter Championships she won gold in the 1500m, breaking the Canterbury record.

Elliott achieved two top 10 finishes at the New Zealand Age Group swimming championships and won her first national medal at the New Zealand Secondary schools’ championship with a bronze in the 400m freestyle. She won the under 17 girls’ title in the New Zealand Aquathon championships, was second in the ITU World Aquathon Series Under 18 race and bronze in the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Aquathon championships.

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Dan Flanagan

Kate Lloyd

Flanagan was the lead pitcher for Southland at the South Island under 15 softball tournament in Blenheim where he was statistically the fourth best pitcher. He was the leade pitcher for the Mid Canterbury under 19 team playing in the Canterbury Rookie League, and was Ashburton College’s MVP.

Lloyd was selected to be a New Zealand secondary schools’ netball trialist after being selected into the national pathway programme.

She was the Mid Canterbury age group representative of the year after captaining the under 17 team with the defender playing a pivotal role for Ashburton College in the premier competition, the Canterbury Secondary Schools Supernet and at the South Island Secondary Schools’ tournament.

Kate Flanagan As a lead pitcher, Flanagan helped the Halswell Yankees win the Canterbury Softball under 16 girls’ competition. She was then selected to pitch for Canterbury Development at the South Island under 15 tournament in Blenheim where she was ranked as the fourth best pitcher.

Logan McCorkindale McCorkindale won the plate section of the world under 21 golf croquet championship held in Christchurch. He also played representative croquet for Aorangi South Canterbury against Otago. Regionally he won the Intermediate Silver Badge Final, teamed up with Edmund Fordyce to win the A grade pairs and represented the Waireka Croquet Club in team events.

Edmund Fordyce Fordyce finished seventh in the world under 21 golf croquet championships and was a semi-finalist in the New Zealand under 21 championship. He won the national Gordon Smith Tournament and was runner-up at the National Secondary Schools’ championship. In association croquet - he made the top 16 of the New Zealand Open singles, was seventh in the doubles and won the national RA Clarke Tournament. He was named New Zealand Croquet’s Most Improved Player in 2014.

Lanelle Millar-McArthur Millar-McArthur was a member of the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Smallbore rifle shooting team. At the national championships her good scores qualified her for the South Island team to shoot off against the North Island and she was again on target to earn selection to the New Zealand team for a postal shoot against the British Schools.

Matthew Harford

Bailie Perriton

Harford won four national titles at the National Age Group swimming championship in a haul of four gold, four silver and a bronze medal. He had a further national title at the national short course championships and a bronze. He gained selection to the Swim New Zealand Age Group development camp and swam for the Southern Makos at the New Zealand Zonal swim meet. He also set new Canterbury, Aoraki and Ashburton College records.

Perriton raced in both the New Zealand and Australian Superbike national championship series. He raced in the Australian Superbike Series 300cc Ninja Cup where he finished third overall. He stepped up to the 600cc Supersport class for this year’s New Zealand Super Bikes series but had a bad run of crashes culminating when he crashed out in the third round and was unable to race the fourth and final round.

Caitlin Johnston Johnston represented Canterbury at the National Age Group and Short Course swimming championships. She holds the national title in the 16 girls’ 50m breastroke and won two silver medals with Canterbury relay teams as well as four top 10 placings at the age group championships. At the short course she won bronze in the 50m breastroke as well as five top 10 placings.

Archie Redfern Redfern captained Mid Canterbury at the South Island Primary Cricket Tournament where he joined an exclusive club after he took a hat-trick against Buller and scored 114 not out against North Otago - just the fifth time in 52 tournaments a player has achieved both feats. He was the top scorer amassing 298 runs while also being joint-top wicket taker with 12. He also played for the Mid Canterbury under 15s.

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Outstanding junior individual Ashlee Strawbridge

Jessica Windhorst

Strawbridge helped Mid Canterbury come second at the South Island’s premierships where she then made the Canterbury Country girls’ team and went on to win the National Under 13 Basketball Championships. She was named into the tournament team. Strawbridge also played in the New Zealand Under 14 Koru team in the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup.

Windhorst competed in eight karate tournaments winning 16 medals and attended three national karate training camps. She won a gold and two silver at the New Zealand Open and a bronze in the national secondary school championships. In January the 14-year-old black belt was selected to represent New Zealand in the Australian Open Championships in April.

Veronica Wall Wall won gold in the under 16 single at the Maadi Cup New Zealand Secondary Schools’ rowing regatta at Lake Karapiro, and also won silver in the under 16 double with Grace Wilson. Wall had won gold at the South Island Secondary Schools’ regatta in the single adding to her Canterbury and Otago championship wins. The 15-year-old also won silver in the open women’s single at the New Zealand Rowing Championships.

More award finalists tomorrow

Outstanding junior team Allenton A junior netball team The Allenton A team were the Mid Canterbury Junior Netball Senior A winners going through the season unbeaten with 15 wins including the 33-14 win over Tinwald South A in the final. The team scored the most goals and conceded the least amount of goals across junior netball.

ADSC Cubs The under 11 little league team that could, they showed great competitive spirit over the course of the season collecting some memorable wins.

Ashburton College U16 boys’ relay team The Ashburton College relay team of Adam Phillips, Keegan Gentle, Gareth Hunt and Alin Onicas became South Island champions, taking out the under 16 4X100m relay by 0.47 seconds in Nelson, with a time of 45.41 seconds. Working with coach Trevor Cochrane, the team’s slick baton changes gave them the winning edge.

Ashburton College girls’ U16 double The college combination of Veronica Wall and Grace Wilson won silver in the under 16 double scull at the Maadi Cup National Secondary Schools’ rowing regatta at Lake Karapiro. They had qualified for the A final at the South Island Secondary Schools’ regatta at Lake Ruataniwha but it was cancelled due to the weather.

Ashburton College girls’ 1st XV The college girls were emphatic winners of a maiden Aoraki Secondary Schools’ rugby title following an unbeaten season which culminated with a 17-12 win over Craighead.

The team scored over 575 points and conceded just 97 in the 10 games. The same team then played as Mid Canterbury in a Hanan Shield match beating both North Otago 29-20 and South Canterbury 40-17. Chloe Te Moananui scored an incredible 30 tries and Nicole Purdom 26 with the pair two of nine players to be selected for the Hanan Shield team.

Ashburton College petanque team First year players Shannon Crequer and Emily Hickman formed the college’s first ever team and finished 13th out of 22 teams in the South Island Open Doubles Championships in Dunedin, but were the top secondary school pair. The pair joined coach Richard Browne for South Island triples and the trio came fifth. The girls added college’s Deon Biggs to form a trio for the national triples, incorporating the youth championships coming 15th overall and taking the youth title. Crequer then played for Canterbury in an inter-regional match.

Ashburton Junior Athletics team The Ashburton Juniors came up trumps at the South

Left - Former Warrior Logan Swann will be guest speaker at the sports awards.

Island Colgate Games in Dunedin.

The team’s 13 7-9 year-olds received 20 pennants - consisting of seven gold, nine silver and four bronze while the 20 10-14 year-olds won 18 medals - five gold, nine silver and four bronze. The haul had them bring home the Jeanette Vivian Memorial Tray as the most successful club with the best athletes-to-medals ratio. Ten of the athletes went on to represent Canterbury.

Jion Dragons The karate team out of the Jion Ashburton International Dojo competed in seven events, winning six gold medals and a bronze.

The highlight for the Dragons was collecting gold at the New Zealand Open Championship in the 10-13 year old Kata team- which had Jessica Windhorst, Jenna Borthwick and Leanne Walsh perform a synchronised demonstration of form and technique.

The Dragons also impressed in winning the Kyoso Cup in Wellington finishing first out of 17 teams - some that included adult instructors.

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■ AIS CROSS-COUNTRY

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In brief

Off-road race for students

Manly sign Myles Manly have confirmed they have signed Gold Coast captain Nate Myles on a three-year NRL deal from 2016. The Sea Eagles won the race for the veteran Test backrower’s services ahead of rival suitor Penrith after offering what is believed to be a $1.5 million deal.

Queensland Origin forward Myles - 30 in June - began talking with other clubs after the Titans opted not to activate a one-year option on his current contract worth more than $500,000. “I have been extremely humbled by this overall experience and I would like to thank all the clubs that showed interest in having me join them,” Myles said in a statement.

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Aidan Bennett (left) and Caleb Ward lead the pack during Ashburton Intermediate School’s cross country yesterday.

Year 7 and 8 students ran the course under sunny skies at the Ashburton Business Estate.

Rebels on mission

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■ AMERICA’S CUP

Dalton in battle for legacy Twenty years on from their greatest win, Team New Zealand faces an uncertain future as the dust continues to settle after 18 months of upheaval.

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Team NZ’s 5-0 clean sweep of Dennis Conner’s Stars & Stripes in the 1995 America’s Cup. Russell Coutts and his crew’s famous victory in San Diego was greeted with fervour back home, with Kiwis glued to their television sets on the morning of Sunday, May 14 (May 13 in the US) to see New Zealand get their hands on the cup for the first time.

Some of the crew and those close to the team have been reliving the drama of the cup match, the wild celebrations in San Diego, and the incredible scenes when they arrived home.

The win highlighted the New Zealand marine industry’s place at the forefront of innovation, inspired a new generation of sailors, and sparked the beginning of a complicated love story between New Zealand and the America’s Cup. It is a legacy team boss Grant Dalton is

Grant Dalton

fighting to keep alive.

“That legacy is not lost on us, we remain strong, we remain committed and we want to bring the America’s Cup back. That’s why we exist,” said Dalton, reflecting on 1995.

In the past 18 months since Team NZ’s heartbreaking defeat 9-8 defeat to Oracle Team USA in San Francisco, the team have at several points teetered on the brink of closing their doors. They survived the lengthy delay between the end of the 34th

America’s Cup and Oracle releasing the protocol for the next event through the help of a $5 million grant from the Government. But when pleas were made for further Government funding while they awaited further details of the event, Team NZ _ and in particular Dalton _ copped a bitter public backlash.

The confirmation of the commercial wasteland of Bermuda as the venue for the 2017 event also hit Team NZ hard, forcing them to slash $20 million from their budget and undergo an extensive restructure, ending in the messy departure of long-serving skipper Dean Barker.

It was always going to be hard to win a public relations battle when you’re pitted against one of the nicest guys in sport, but the team’s poor handling of the announcement made that task impossible.

The most recent blow for the team came when the America’s Cup Events Authority, as part of sweeping cost-cutting measures, reneged on an agreement awarding Auckland hosting rights for the qualifying series in early 2017.

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The Melbourne Rebels aren’t heading to Queensland for a holiday - that’s the message from coach Tony McGahan ahead of their Super Rugby clash with the embattled Reds tomorrow night.

Winning four of their last five matches the 10th-placed Rebels have earned a rest. But McGahan says they will need to be at their best against a Queensland team who are running last but will be playing for pride and Wallabies jerseys. “We’re not there for a couple of days away to relax,” McGahan said. “We understand the quality of the opposition and the opposition’s motivation.”

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NHL semi-final time Russian forward Nikita Kucherov collected three points, and Tampa Bay became the third club to reach the NHL’s semi-finals with a 4-1 win over Montreal in game six of their Eastern Conference playoff.

The 21-year-old Kucherov had two goals and one assist, Ondrej Palat, of the Czech Republic, added a goal and an assist. Canada’s Steven Stamkos rounded out the scoring for the Lightning, who will head to the league’s final four for the first time since dropping a seven-game series to Boston four years ago.

Goaltender Ben Bishop continued his superb playoff run by making 18 saves in Tuesday’s win. Tampa Bay’s next opponent will be decided on Wednesday following game seven of the Washington Capitals-New York Rangers second round series. Chicago and Anaheim will play in the Western Conference final.

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England a joke

Another difficult day for Blues camp The Blues have endured another difficult day, with confusion reigning over the role of an increasingly under-pressure John Kirwan.

In what is turning out to be a saga set to continue for some time, Kirwan yesterday morning answered questions on his future – or rather refused to answer them – on the assumption his role would not be decided until August following a statement read out by the franchise’s media manager.

Yesterday afternoon the Blues released a statement clarifying their position, saying the

coaches would be in place by August, but that any announcements would be made when details were confirmed.

The reality is that a decision by the Blues board is imminent, although an announcement may not be.

Chief executive Michael Redman told the Herald recently a decision would “definitely” be made this month. “Our original timetable said we’d have a decision by the end of May and I think we’re on track to achieve that,” he said.

The Blues would like to buy some time, although every day

that goes by without an announcement encourages speculation surrounding the process and the decision-making at the franchise.

Kirwan wants to stay on with the help of Crusaders assistant Tabai Matson, whom the Herald revealed was in Auckland on Tuesday meeting with players and board members with a view to joining the struggling franchise next year.

In front of a large media contingent at Blues’ headquarters yesterday, Kirwan refused to confirm or deny a meeting with Matson despite being pressed

on the issue.

The Blues board probably hope that Matson can get on with coaching the Crusaders in relative peace before announcing his appointment once his team – who remain in the frame for the playoffs – finish their season, but it appears to be a forlorn hope. If Matson is coming, the Crusaders are not likely to be as keen on following the Blues’ preferred timeframe.

“I know the indecision is creating news but I’m not prepared to talk about it,” Kirwan said as he tried to steer questions towards tomorrow night’s match.

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith was among several pundits who slammed Andrew Strauss’s decision to maintain Kevin Pietersen’s international exile, saying it had made English cricket a “laughing stock”.

Strauss, one of several England captains whose time as skipper came to an end after a series against a Proteas side led by Smith, has recently been installed as England’s director of cricket.

On Tuesday, Strauss said Pietersen would remain in the international wilderness, with the South Africaborn batsman exiled from the England squad ever since the team returned from a 5-0 Ashes thrashing in Australia last year.

Strauss, involved in the texting scandal involving Pietersen, said a “massive trust issue” lay at the heart of his decision.

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In brief

Coaches work on Hurrell

By David Skipwith The Warriors are committed to helping Konrad Hurrell change his controversial running style in the wake of his suspension for the raised knee which left Cronulla Sharks forward Anthony Tupou with a broken jaw.

The Warriors considered fighting the charge at the NRL judiciary before accepting an early guilty plea and a threeweek ban yesterday.

Coach Andrew McFadden said Hurrell was well aware he needed to rectify his running style and break the habit which sees him raise his leg as he braces himself before coming into contact with a defender.

“It’s a difficult one,” McFadden said. “It’s a habit and something he’s been doing for a very long time. He’s aware of it so we just need to change it.

“From time to time he does lift his knee. He’s a driving player so it’s something we’re going to have to work with and we have been working with. We’re just going to have to change that. There has been attention placed on it, and [we’re] working with him, practising at training and trying to eliminate it.”

The Warriors believe the incident was an accident but after

Konrad Hurrell

considering Hurrell had twice been warned by the NRL to address his running technique, and factoring in the game’s hardline stance against head knocks together with Tupou’s extensive injuries, McFadden felt they faced an uphill battle to have the charge downgraded.

“The whole incident on the weekend we believe was an accident. There was nothing intentional in it.”

Hurrell’s suspension could not have come at a worse time for the Warriors. After struggling with a knee injury over the first month of football, the 23-year-old returned for the

round five match against Melbourne but battled to find his best form.

He paid the penalty for some sluggish displays when he was dropped to NSW Cup in round eight but bounced back with a good showing for Tonga against Samoa before making the ill-fated trip to Cronulla.

While Hurrell’s absence is a blow, McFadden is backing his replacement Dominique Peyroux to slot comfortably into their right-side attack.

“It’s disappointing for him.

He started to play some really good football on the weekend,” McFadden said.

“But that’s what you get dealt

in this game. It is a challenge but I know Dom’s done the job before and he’s been in good form so there’s no reason why he can’t step in and do that job for us this week.”

Getting Hurrell back in tiptop shape is the next priority and the Warriors have plans to make sure the 102kg ball-runner maintains his fitness during his stint on the sidelines.

“We’re going to be a bit creative there. Obviously we need him to run. He has been carrying a knee injury so first and foremost it’s a chance to let that settle down.”

Meanwhile, veteran winger Manu Vatuvei was recovering well from a sternum injury suffered against the Sharks, with McFadden rating him a “50:50” chance of taking on the Eels at Parramatta on Saturday.

“After the game he was very sore and tender but he has responded very well to treatment.

“If you had have asked me after the match I would have said no chance but now he’s probably more 50:50.

“We’ll certainly take Manu over and just see how he feels but it’s looking pretty positive.”

Halfback Shaun Johnson has tonsillitis but is likely to be fit for Saturday’s game.

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SPORTS DRAWS AND RESULTS DRAWS ■■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club May 16 Weekend Ladies Rnd 1 Smallbone Trophy, Rnd 3 Weekend Templer Trophy. Report 8.20 am.

Mid-week Ladies. Tuesday 19th May 2015. Rnd 1 Smallbone Trophy. Draw Steward: Kathryn Green 3085393.

Starters: L. Wackrow & A. Hopwood.

Report 15 minutes before your tee off time. No.1 Tee. 9.30 A. Grant, R. Bennett, B. Watkins. 9.36 S. Lemon, S. Simpson, J. Ackerley. 9.42 C. Bell, D. Engelbrecht, M. Bean. 9.48 W. Parr, K. Read, M. Stoddart. 9.54 M. Watson, A. Hopwood,J. McArthur. No. 7 Tee. 9.48 J. Welch, L. Small, G. Lane. 9.54 S. Elliott, H. Ward, J. Sheppard. No. 10 Tee. 9.30 C. Trott, H. Robertson, K. Robb. 9.36 D. Hinton, D. Simmons.

9.42 M. Urquhart, K. Green, J. Early.

9.48 J. Williams, H. Trott. 9.54 R. Fail, A. Hunt, W. Carter.

May 21 Nine Hole Men and Women Eclectic Rnd 1, stroke. Report 9.15 am.

Convenors: Ann Fleming 3084005 & Joy Nicholas 3086464. All women players welcome to join weekend ladies. Club Captain: Jenny Williams 3082081.

Tinwald Golf Club May 16 Finals of the Findlay Cup and Plate 4 BBB Morning players and those not competing in the Findlay Cup will have a clubhouse draw for an 8am and 12.30

pm start (stroke). Players are asked to report 15 minutes prior to tee off times.

No 1 Tee 12.30, B Smith, W Smith, v, P Hefford, N Rayner. 12.36, C Hart, P Roulston, v, P Marshall, A Pierce. 12.42, G Rennie, R Bruce, E Tulip, D Green. No 10 Tee .12.30, R Harris, C Miller, R Duff, D Allan. 12.36, K Greenaway, S Kennedy, R Wards, B Collins. 12.42, J Beardsley, J VanderHeide, S Lane, S Newman Starters Duty am B Collins, pm K Bonnington, G Rennie. Cards P Marshall Women’s Division May 19 Alice Baker Trophy (Grandmothers) Celebration Rosebowl (Non Grandmothers) No1 9.30 M. Bennett C. Shanks D. Sharplin 9.35 K. McAuliffe M. Kennedy I. Divers 9.40D. Bell L. Glassey M. Reddecliffe 9.45 L. McClea B. Cochrane V. Cartney No 4 9.30 C. Linney M. Colville A. Dwan 9.35 T. Clarke D. Wellman S. Gutsell No 10 9.30 J. Undy R. Kinvig P. Ellis No 10 9.35 P. McAndrew H. Argyle S. Vucetich 9.40 J. vander Heide B. Harris P. Bishop 9.45 J. Peacock V. Prendergast L. Bird No 13 9.30 J. Smith P. Bell B. O’Neill 9.35 P. Smith M. Smith B. Jackson 9.40 J. Bruhns D. Mitchell V. Hampton Nine holes Stableford No 10 9.55 K.Young N. Costin M. Sherriff 10.00 R. O’Brien B. Irvine I. Ross Starters V. Prendergast S. Young; Cards J. Undy C. Linney; Tea duty D. Sharplin T. Clarke; Draw steward J. Bruhns

■■ Netball

Mid Canterbury Netball May 16 Senior B – 2nd Grade Netball ACL Ct: 1.30: Ashburton College Y10A v Celtic Green, Meg Witterick and Tracey

Wylie; 2.30: Ashburton College U18 v Hampstead Hotel Ashburton U18, Brooke Williams and Carolyn Polson; 3.30: United KFC B v Ashburton College Y9A, Charlotte Waddell and Makayla Cromie Vetent Ct: 1.30: Celtic U18 v Southern Livestock Exchange, Victoria Coley and Shannon Crequer; 2.30: Ashburton College U17 v Celtic D, Emma McDowell and Jenna Steer; 3.30: Methven U15A v Hampstead Hotel Ashburton Hotties, Jemma Rotch and Renee McCleod Carrfields Ct: 1.30: Allenton D v Hampstead Hotel Ashburton U17, Tori Kelland and Sophie Bell; 2.30: Ashburton College Y10 U16 v Hampstead Hotel Ashburton Blue, Rachel Wilson and Zoe McCormick; 3.30: Methven U15B v Ashburton College Y9 U14, Courtney McClintock and Mikayla Stroganov Ashburton Trust Ct: 1.30: Methven R&R Haulage U18A v Allenton B, Amy Huggins and Louise Opele; 2.30: Celtic C v Ashburton College Y10B, Vicki Pluck and Hannah Kirwan; 3.30: Allenton C v Ashburton College Y9B, Zoe Diedricks and Liberty Ross

RESULTS ■■ Golf Mayfield Golf Club May 12 Ladies Division LGU, 2nd Handicap, 2nd Putting Competition - Marilyn Cross 96-26-70 and 31 Putts, Lal Mulligan 98-25-73 and 32 Putts, and Helen Rapsey 109-33-76 and 31 Putts; LGU - Bronze 1 - Marilyn Cross, Bronze 2 Helen Rapsey; Hastings

McLeod Property Brokers Marilyn Cross nearest Pin 2 & 11 Lal Mulligan, Glenys Carr, Judy Webb 0-30 and Helen Rapsey 30+ALT nearest pin 5 & 14 not struck; Two’s Lal Mulligan, Glenys Carr and Judy Webb.

Tinwald Golf Club May 12 Women’s Division Stroke Round Pat Bell 68 June Bruhns 70 Barb Cochrane 72 Diana King 72 Jo Peacock 72 Judith Smith 72 Donalda Mitchell 73 c/b Bev Jackson 73 c/b Nearest the Pins No2 Dairy Business Centre Jo Peacock No 6 Stables Restaurant Pat Bell No12 Mac& Maggies Pat Bell No16 Outdoor Adventure Val Prendergast Two’s Pat Bell Jo Peacock 9 Hole Competition Best net Nancy Costin & Rosie O’Brien

■■ Shooting

Mt Somers Rifle Club Alex Rodrick 88.1, 70.1, Alex Barnaby 76.1, Greg Barnaby 86.2, Eddie Millichamp 88.3, 83.1, Stephen Millichamp 96.3, 94.3, 94.1, Jakob Smith 91.5, 89.1, Mark Smith 91.1, 90, Brent Frame 96.3, 98.3, Sid Stewart 92.2, Kevin Fews 91.1, 84, Michael Amyes 93.1, Andy Oram 98.4, 95.3, Wayne Tubb 90.1, 87.1, Dave Millichamp 92, 97.4.

Mayfield Rifle Club Nicholas McDowall 69.1, Robert Spencer 87, James Spencer 68, Ben Williams 89.1, Kyle Hansen 84, Sophie Holden 72.1, Adrien Holden 91, Grace Austin 77.1, Martin Williams 88.2, Will Boyd 48, Dave Kingston 81, Ben Nordqvist 88.2, Thomas Corbett 68, Alan Wakelin 90.2, 97.2, Brent Austin 95.3, Martin Fleming 99.9, Carl Nordqvist 97.5, John Fleming 95.2, Andrew Donaldson 98.7.

Matagi set to go The Warriors are expected to release front-rower Suaia Matagi to join a Sydney NRL team in coming days. Matagi is contracted to the end of the season but has made only one brief appearance this year, after playing in each of the Warriors’ 24 games last season.

With Kiwis test prop Ben Matulino and Queensland Origin rep Jacob Lillyman the preferred starting pair, and emerging duo Sam Lisone and Albert Vete commanding regular bench spots, Matagi has had limited opportunities to impress.

It is understood several Super League clubs were keen on signing the powerful ball-runner but he wants to remain in the NRL. The 27-year-old would leave the Warriors as a fan favourite after overcoming a stint in Manawatu prison to successfully rebuild his life.

- NZME

Cavs beat Bulls Australia’s Matthew Dellavedova has almost sparked an all-in brawl in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 106-101 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

The Cavaliers, led by LeBron James’ 38 points, took a 3-2 lead in the NBA Eastern Conference semifinal series on Tuesday and need just one more win to extinguish the Bulls from the post season.

Dellavedova pulled a sneaky move on Bulls forward Taj Gibson in the fourth quarter, stealthily locking up his legs, which caused Gibson, who was ejected, to kick at the Australian.

- AAP

Barcelona on target Barcelona remain on course to win the treble after reaching the Champions League final by surviving a second-half, second-leg comeback at Bayern Munich, to the delight of coach Luis Enrique.

Neymar struck twice as Barcelona reached the Berlin final by beating Bayern 5-3 on aggregate in their semi-final despite losing Tuesday’s second-leg 3-2 at the Allianz Arena having won 3-0 in Spain. Barca are on the verge of the Spanish league title, face Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Cup final on May 30 and will now face either Juventus or bitter rivals Real Madrid in the Champions League final on June 6.

“I’m happy with the performance of the players. They should be congratulated,” Enrique said.

“It’s a great achievement to reach the final. We’re one win away from winning each of the three competitions. This is our mission.”

- AAP

Roar in turmoil Football Federation Australia may be forced to step in and assume control of Brisbane Roar if the A-League club’s financial crisis worsens. Multiple sources yesterday claimed FFA was set to take over the Roar’s licence from owners The Bakrie Group following a tumultuous week that has seen the shock departures of managing director Sean Dobson and director of football Ken Stead.

It’s understood the club is behind on payments to several creditors and there are doubts players and staff will be paid tomorrow, which is the next due date for wages.

FFA denied it was ready to step in but revealed it was locked in talks with chairman Chris Fong. - AAP

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– Application for Resource Consent, 271 Carneys Road, Ashburton Section 95A of the Resource Management Act 1991 The Ashburton District Council has received the following application for resource consent: Applicant: Rorisons RMD Limited Address for service: Urbis Ashburton Limited, PO Box 603, Ashburton 7740 Application number(s): LUC14/0078 Location: 271 Carneys Road, Ashburton Legal Description: RS 36414, Lot 1 DP 343940, RS 38165

Nathan Harris

Injury setback for ambitious Harris

By Kris shannon He is repeatedly touted as the All Blacks’ third hooking option but Nathan Harris first must focus on getting back on the field.

Harris has been stuck on the sidelines since injuring his ankle on the end-ofyear tour and, for the last several weeks, a return to action with the Chiefs seemed imminent.

But the 23-year-old has suffered a setback in his rehabilitation, throwing into doubt both his immediate playing fate and his status as the front-runner to join Dane Coles and Keven Mealamu at the World Cup. Harris, having stepped up his training in anticipation of a run out this month, is now back in a moon boot after an MRI found a blocked vein in his big toe. The ailment prevented efficient blood flow to the digit and caused pain and inflammation, shutting him down for a couple of weeks.

Currently awaiting the all clear before resuming his rehab, there is no guarantee Harris will find full fitness in the remaining month of the regular season.

And, if he fails to take the field for the Chiefs, there is a similar lack of certainty surrounding his international prospects.

“It’s a bit frustrating,” Harris said of the extended lay-off. “But I’ve just got to make sure my body’s right first and work on picking up from where I left off last year.

“It’s always been the goal, to play for the All Blacks. So I just need to get my

foot right and make sure I do right by that, because I don’t want to end up with a buggered knee or something.”

Harris and the medical staff were unsure whether such a scenario was at fault for the current problem _ whether the current issue was borne out of the ankle injury the hooker suffered in Chicago.

The blockage in his toe could have been a complication from surgery or it could have been a result of a rehab heavy on running.

Whatever the cause, Harris remained hopeful of playing some part in the Chiefs’ final five games.

“The medical staff will take the best steps and be precautionary, so I’ve just got to bide my time a little bit,” he said.

“But I’m really looking forward to getting back with the boys. They’ve got a good tough few games coming up and we’re in the back half of the season, so I can’t wait to get back into it.”

If that optimism proves unfounded, Harris, like fellow long-term absentee Tawera Kerr-Barlow, will be left relying on ITM Cup action to prove himself deserving of a spot on the plane to England.

And if that pass mark never arrives, it could be to the benefit of a teammate.

Hika Elliot has excelled in the No2 jersey during a comeback season of his own and, from his vantage point as a spectator, Harris thought Elliot would be worthy of an All Blacks recall.

“From last year and having his injury and now coming back like this, he’s been playing out of his skin.”

- NZME

Kayakers line up world cup Some of the international big guns may be missing but New Zealand’s top kayaking talent have clear goals heading into the first world cup of the season.

The seven-strong canoe sprint team begin racing tomorrow at Montemoro-vehlo in Portugal, the first of three world cups on consecutive weekends.

World and Olympic K1 champion Lisa Carrington heads the team, with a K4 women’s boat – Caitlin Ryan, Jaimee Lovett, Aimee Fisher and Kayla Imrie – and Scott Bicknell (K1 200m) and Marty McDowell (K1 1000m) joining her.

The first world cup comes just two weeks after the European championships, with a number of European nationals sending development squads instead. That suits Bicknell, who has been given instructions from coach Richard Forbes to race the clock rather than those around him.

“We are simply looking to show an improvement,” he said. “I did a 35.9sec at last year’s world championships and a 35.6sec at the New Zealand nationals this year, so we’re mainly focused on showing progression in performance.”

Details of proposed activity and types of consents: The application relates to the continued operation of the Mt Alford Lime Quarry. Rorisons RMD Limited are seeking consent for both future works at the site and retrospective consent for works previously carried out on the property without consent. The application site is zoned Rural C under the Ashburton Operative District Plan. The work involve: A) Future Works • Works to remediate the northern face; and • Works within the newly proposed quarry boundary whether or not they were included in the original quarry consent.

B) The retrospective consents are sort to cover: • Stabilisation works on the prominent face to the north of the site; • North-eastern area of overburden; and • Minor additions to the north-eastern overburden area and re-vegetation of this area with grasses.

Overall, the application requires assessment as a Non-Complying Activity.

Full details of the application can be viewed at: • Ashburton District Council, Ground Floor, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton • Ashburton Library, Havelock Street, Ashburton • Methven i-SITE, 160 Main Street, Methven • Rakaia Mobil Petrol Station, 50 Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia • Ashburton District Council website www.ashburtondc.govt.nz If you have any queries about the application please phone Ashburton District Council on 03 307 7700 and ask to speak to Rebecca Whillians, Planning Department.

Making a submission: Any person may make a submission on the application. You may do so by sending a written submission to Ashburton District Council, PO Box 94, Ashburton 7740, Attention: Planning Department.

Visit our notified applications page on the Council website for more information about making a submission and for a copy of the submission form.

Note that a copy of the submission must also be sent to the applicant at the address for service stated above as soon as reasonably practicable.

Submission closing date: Ashburton District Council must receive your submission no later than 5.00pm on Friday 12 June 2015.

Ian Hyde, District Planning Manager www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

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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

Friday

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.

9.30am - 11.30am ST ANDREWS ANGLICAN CHURCH. 6.00am Drop in for a cuppa, clothing sale. St ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Andrews Anglican Church, Cnr Thomson Real women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens and Jane Street, Tinwald.

Road, Allenton.

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.

10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter. Main Street, Methven.

10.00am 50+.

An interesting speaker. Senior Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. Ashburton Airport,

Seafield Road.

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

Puzzles Thursday, May 14, 2015

www.guardianonline.co.nz CRYPTIC ACROSS 1. Old Admiral seen dropping an eyelid was having one on (11) 7. Creep is around, so one must be accurate (7) 9. Delivery of six is done with (4) 11. Younger son working for a commission, perhaps (5) 12. No singular condition, most of lure being swallowed by chum (6) 14. Through change one gets a plan for doing the pools (11) 18. Attempt to consume inside with peaceful understanding (6) 20. Miserly at end of debt, and that wasn’t unintentional (5) 22. Some sheets of paper to push home hard when around the East (4) 23. ‘E’ll soundly appreciate bell, which depends on being worn (7) 24. Running from heart, felt a curing change might be required (11)

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ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20) With your expectations cemented, a smart head for money and a clear sense of what you’re fighting for the battle lines can be drawn.

TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) You’ve reached a point where you know where your heart stands, all your ideas and options are on the table and you know what excites you.

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) Despite the fact that new doors are opening there’s a need to close old doors and tie up loose ends, ready to bring this current solar year and journey home.

CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) Fearing you may have lost your professional or competitive edge, the Moon’s return to your work sector will reveal that it’s still very much alive.

LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) Just 2 days after Mars’ departure from your career sector the Sun moves into his final week, bringing a new sense of professional urgency.

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) The Sun is making the most of his final week in an adventurous part of your chart and he’s encouraging you to do the same.

LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) With a smart head for money and everything out in the open, put everything on the line, becoming the master of your own financial destiny.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 24) You should have a clear sense of what you want from your relationships and what they need from you.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 24 – DEC 21) With a New Moon in 4 days you need to put everything you have into everything you do, getting things up to speed and on the right track.

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Wind at 1000m: NW 50 km/h dying away.

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6am Breakfast 9am Good Morning 10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 30 11am Mucking In 3 0 11:30 Come Dine With Me UK PGR Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale AO Alicia is touched when David tells her he has organised a pre-birthday celebration; Rachel says her goodbyes. 0 1:30 Coronation Street PGR 3 Blame and recriminations fly as Tina gives birth; Tracy is unnerved by Rob’s business-like talk; Karl lies to protect Stella. 0 2pm Four Weddings USA 3 3pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:55 Te Karere 2 0 4:25 The Chase 0 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 Britain’s Got Talent The judges continue their search across Britain for the best undiscovered talent. 0 8:45 Our Zoo PGR The family confronts hostility from the residents of Upton, but can a the furry new arrivals at the zoo change their minds? 0 9:55 Best Bits 0 10:25 Mrs Brown’s Boys AO 3 0

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 Chris fights to save the enemy; Harper resolves to fight the good fight; Kane makes a sacrifice for a friend. 0 7:30 Police Ten 7 0 8pm Car Crash TV 0 8:30 The Flash PGR Barry has his work cut out for him with the arrival of a super-powered villain. 0 9:30 F Arrow AO 0 10:30 Police Ten 7 3 0

6am Paul Henry Paul Henry hosts a news show.

9am Infomercials 10:30 The Bold And The Beautiful PGR Hope puts her foot down with Aly, and tells her the decision about the line is hers, not Aly’s, to make.

11am Rachael Ray Former President Bill Clinton gives an update on being a first-time grandparent.

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

11pm One News 0 11:30 One Born – Plus Sized Mums AO 12:35 24 Hours In A&E AO 3 1:35 Te Karere 3 2 0 2am Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2 0

11pm The Originals AO Midnight Orange Is The New Black AO 1:05 RBT MC 0 1:30 Infomercials 2:35 Shameless AO 3 0 3:30 The Protector AO 3 4:15 Kickin’ It 3 0 4:40 The 4:30 Show 3 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 z 5:30 Infomercials

11pm Golf World 11:30 Bones AO 3 The murder of a stockbroker who moonlighted as a male stripper is investigated; Booth’s mother, whom he has not seen for 24 years, arrives out of the blue with a special request. 0 12:35 Infomercials

CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Walking Through History With Tony Robinson 7:30 Beat My Build 8:30 Sophie In The Orient 9am The Cook And The Chef 9:30 Candice Tells All 10am Carter Can 10:30 Baggage Battles 11am Buying Alaska 11:30 Toy Hunter Noon Operation Grand Canyon With Dan Snow 1pm Wild Catch 2pm Walking Through History With Tony Robinson 3pm Beat My Build 4pm Planet Food 5pm Beat My Build 6pm Baggage Battles 6:30 Buying The Bayou 7pm The Liquidator 7:30 Paul And Nick’s Big American Food Trip The duo embarks on a journey along the east coast of the United States to trace the historical influence of Ulster Scots food on America today.

8pm Cheese Slices 8:40 Food Safari 9:10 Made In Italy With Silvia Colloca 9:45 Shane Delia’s Spice Journey Turkey 10:30 The Liquidator 11pm Beat My Build

FRIDAY

Midnight Lonely Planet – Best In Asia 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Beat My Build 2am Planet Food 3am Buying The Bayou 3:30 Baggage Battles 4am Paul And Nick’s Big American Food Trip 4:30 Cheese Slices 5am Food Safari 5:30 Shane Delia’s Spice Journey Turkey

7pm Campbell Live 7:30 Grand Designs PGR 0 8:30 Lost And Found A young father goes to Fiji to search for the woman who adopted him out when he was toddler; a Rangiora mother faces her past when she sets out to find her birth mother in England. 0 9:30 Bodyshockers AO 0 10:30 3 News

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THE BOX 6am Law And Order MV 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Pawn Stars PG 7:40 Counting Cars PG 8:05 Counting Cars PG 8:30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 9:20 The Glades MV 10:10 CSI – New York MV 11am NCIS MV 11:50 NCIS – LA MV 12:40 Counting Cars PG 1:05 Pawn Stars PG 1:30 CSI – New York MV 2:20 Law And Order MV 3:10 The Amazing Race PG 4pm The Simpsons PG 4:30 Parking Wars PGL 5pm Pawn Stars PG 5:30 CSI – Miami MV 6:30 Pawn Stars PG 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 CSI – New York MV 8:30 N Bosch MV LAPD detective Harry Bosch works to solve a homicide while simultaneously standing trial for murder.

9:30 Banshee 18VLSC 10:30 F Banshee 18VLSC 11:40 CSI – New York MV

FRIDAY

12:30 The Amazing Race PG 1:20 Parking Wars PGL 1:45 Law And Order MV 2:30 The Simpsons PG 3am Bosch MV 3:50 Banshee 18VLSC 4:40 Banshee 18VLSC 5:40 Pawn Stars PG

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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 Family Guy PGR 3 8pm American Dad PGR 3 8:30 Bob’s Burgers PGR 9pm South Park AO 3 9:30 Family Guy AO 10pm Cops PGR 10:25 The Almighty Johnsons AO 3 A rescue mission, a roast chicken, a very small car and, for one particular person, the weirdest day ever. 0

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 Jarrod and Brandi make away with a pirate’s treasure; will Barry ride into the sunset with a new vintage motorcycle?

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 60 Minutes PGR 3 8:30 F Madam Secretary AO When Elizabeth confronts a former friend, she experiences a flash back to an opportunity that would have changed the course of her life.

9:30 F American Idol PGR American Idol is revealed.

6am Crash 6:30 #SkySpeed With Greg Murphy and Stephen McIvor. 7am The Breakdown With Jeff Wilson. 8am Small Blacks TV 8:15 Random Rugby TV 8:30 Netball – ANZ Championship (Highlights) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic v Southern Steel. 9am Netball – ANZ Championship (Highlights) Central Pulse v Canterbury Tactix.

9:30 Netball Zone 10am Rugby – Super Rugby (Replay) Crusaders v Reds. Noon The Breakdown With Jeff Wilson. 1pm Fight Night 3pm The Ultimate Fighter 21 4pm Sky Sport Select 4:30 Surfing – Men’s World Championship Tour (Highlights) Rip Curl Pro. 5:30 Rugby – First XV Review Show 6:30 The Breakdown With Jeff Wilson.

7:30 Grassroots Rugby Club rugby matches and stories from some of the 600 rugby clubs throughout New Zealand.

8:30 #SkySpeed With Greg Murphy and Stephen McIvor.

9pm Motorsport – GP3 Series (Replay) Race Two. From Circuit de BarcelonaCatalunya. Spain.

10pm Motorsport – GP2 Series (Replay) Race Two.

11:25 Entertainment Tonight 11:50 Infomercials

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

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

2:30 Home Shopping

11pm Inside Supercars Midnight InCycle 12:30 L Cycling – Giro D’Italia Stage Six – Montecatini Terme to Castiglione della Pescaia.

3:30 Back Page With hosts Tony Squires and Kelli Underwood.

4:30 InCycle 5am Ping Pong – World Championships

MAORI TV 6:30 Pukoro 3 2 7am Dora Matatoa 3 2 7:30 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 3 2 8am Pukana 3 2 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Maumahara 3 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Korero Mai 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 2 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Korero Mai 3 2 3pm Tangaroa With Pio 3 3:30 Pukoro 3 2 4pm Dora Matatoa 3 2 4:30 SpongeBob

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SKY SPORT 2 Tarau Porowha 3 2 5pm Swagger 3 5:30 Te Kaea 3 2 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 2 6:30 Ako 3 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 Toi Whakaari 2 8pm Get Your Fish On PGR 8:30 Code 9:30 Hunting Aotearoa AO 10pm Kia Ora Mo Te Reta AO 10:30 N Whawhai PGR A series bringing together the fighting styles of boxing, kickboxing, and MMA in one show. 11pm Te Kaea 3 2 11:30 Closedown

DISCOVERY 6am Auction Kings PG 6:30 Deadliest Catch PG Cashing In. 7:30 Alaska Monsters M 8:30 MythBusters PG Torpedo Tastic. 9:30 Moonshiners M 10:30 Big Giant Swords PG 11:30 Southern Fried Homicide M 12:30 Tabloid M Dressed for Revenge. 1:30 Swamp Murders M 2:30 How It’s Made PG 3pm How It’s Made PG 3:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 4:30 Deadliest Catch PG 5:30 MythBusters PG Spy Car 2. 6:30 Auction Hunters PG Hook, Line, and Printer.

7pm Auction Hunters PG Rock and Roll. 7:30 Gold Rush – The Dirt PG 8:30 Gold Rush PG 9:30 Gold Rush PG Pile of Nuggets (Freddy Dodge Special). 10:30 How It’s Made PG 11pm How It’s Made PG 11:30 Deadline – Crime With Tamron Hall M

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12:30 Nightmare Next Door M Trouble in Coal Country.

1:30 Scorned – Love Kills M 2:30 Auction Kings PG 3am Deadliest Catch PG A Tragic Beginning. 4am Man v Wild PG Mount Kilauea. 5am Dirty Jobs PG

6am Super League Fulltime 7am NRL 360 With Paul Kent and Ben Iken.

8am Sterlo – On The Couch 9am L Cycling – Tour Of California Stage Four.

11am Motorsport – Road Racing Series Cookstown Int Part One. Noon Motorsport – Road Racing Series Cookstown Int Part Two. 1pm Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Best Bits Bones Sea Eagles v Knights.

9:55pm on TV One 11:30pm on TV3 3pm Sterlo – On The Couch 4pm Rugby League – Super MOVIES PREMIERE MOVIES GREATS League (Highlights) Hull KR v Wakefield Wildcats.

6:20 Olympus Has Fallen 16VL 2013 7:30 A Few Good Men PGL 1992 Action. Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart. Drama. Jack Nicholson, Tom Cruise. 4:30 Rugby League – Super 9:45 The Shawshank Redemption League (Highlights) Salford Red 8:20 Shadow Witness MC 2012 Devils v Huddersfield Giants.

16V 1994 Drama. Tim Robbins.

Thriller. Kevin Sorbo.

5pm Rugby League – Super 12:05 A View From The Top PGL 9:45 The Hangover Part III 16VLS League (Highlights) Catalan 2003 Romantic Comedy.

2013 Comedy. Bradley Cooper.

Dragons v St Helens.

1:30 The Lost World – Jurassic 11:25 Wolves 16VLS 2014 Action.

5:30 Rugby League – NRL Park PGV 1997 Sci-fi Adventure.

Lucas Till, Jason Momoa.

(Highlights) Sharks v Warriors.

1pm The Wedding Bros 16LS 2008 Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore.

6pm Rugby League – NRL 3:35 Miss Potter PG 2006 Drama.

Comedy. Dan Fogler.

(Highlights) Round Nine, Saturday.

2:25 Olympus Has Fallen 16VL 2013 Renee Zellweger, Ewan McGregor.

6:30 Rugby League – NRL Action. Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart. 5:10 After The Sunset MVLS 2004 (Highlights) Round Nine, Sunday.

4:25 Odd Thomas MVL 2014 Horror. Action Comedy. Pierce Brosnan.

7pm Rugby League – NRL 6:50 The Queen ML 2006 Drama.

Anton Yelchin, Willem Dafoe.

(Highlights) Rabbitohs v Dragons.

Helen Mirren, James Cromwell.

6:05 The Lone Ranger MV 2013 7:30 Super League – Boots ‘n’ All 8:30 Under The Tuscan Sun Western. Johnny Depp.

With Eddie Hemmings.

ML 2003 Romantic Comedy. A 8:30 Dawn Of The Planet Of The recently-divorced writer tries to cure 8:30 NRL 360 With Paul Kent and Apes MVL 2014 Action. The human Ben Iken. her writer’s block by holidaying in and intelligent ape survivors of a Tuscany, where she buys a villa on a 9:30 Big Weekend With Matty virus fight a war to decide Earth’s Johns whim and encounters unexpected dominant species. Jason Clarke, 10:35 L NRL Footy Show romance. Diane Lane, Sandra Oh. Andy Serkis.

10:25 Gladiator MV 2000 Action.

10:45 2nd Serve MVL 2012 FRIDAY Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix.

Comedy. Josh Hopkins.

1am Super League – Boots ‘n’ All With Eddie Hemmings.

FRIDAY FRIDAY 2am NRL 360 With Paul Kent and 12:15 Assault On Wall Street 18VLC 1am Miss Potter PG 2006 Drama.

Ben Iken.

2013 Action. Dominic Purcell.

2:35 After The Sunset MVLS 2004 3am Big Weekend With Matty 1:55 Odd Thomas MVL 2014 Horror. Action Comedy. Pierce Brosnan.

Johns 3:30 The Lone Ranger MV 4:10 The Queen ML 2006 Drama.

4am Rugby League – NRL (Replay) 2013 Western. Johnny Depp, 5:50 Under The Tuscan Sun ML Cowboys v Bulldogs.

Armie Hammer.

2003 Romantic Comedy.

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Hampstead’s Kirsty Naish is looking forward to playing her first ever indoor club netball match indoors tonight at the EA Networks Centre.

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With the big move indoors for premier and senior A netball set to take place tonight, Hampstead’s Kirsty Naish can’t wait.

Naish’s netball career spans nearly 20 years; the first time she donned a netball uniform was back when she was a pupil at Netherby School.

While she has had a fair bit of

experience playing representative netball indoors, from playing for Mid Canterbury to playing Canterbury Country netball, she has yet to participate in an indoor club competition.

“It’s going to be excellent,” she said.

As for how it will affect the game, Naish said she thinks there will most definitely be a change in pace.

“There will be more contest-

ing of the ball [and] more commitment to it too,” she said.

“And it will impact on your body a bit less.”

While Naish said she has many fond memories of playing early morning outdoor netball, before being picked up by her dad and scooted off to watch the rugby, she doesn’t think the younger generation of netballers in Mid Canterbury will be missing out too much.

“The atmosphere will be really cool, and the noise and the excitement,” she said.

While tonight Hampstead and United will match off, both looking to chalk up some more points on the points table, the two unbeaten teams, College and Methven also have a big game on their hands.

College have already had a busy week, playing their first game of the Canterbury Super

Net competition last night and coming away with a 33-27 win over Rangiora.

Tonight, they will play Methven, the undefeated holders of the challenge shield.

In the late round Celtic face off against Collegiate.

In senior A, College will put its Challenge Trophy up against Allenton, Rakaia play Hampstead B and Celtic B play Methven B.

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