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Councillor sees red over extra spending

By Sue NewmaN

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When it comes to budgeting, the Ashburton District Council needs to get it right first time, rather than mopping up budget blowouts further down the track, says councillor Russell Ellis.

He took his fellow councillors and staff to task at Thursday’s round of council committee meetings for wanting to add more than $100,000 to the budget for two projects.

The first was the extension to the Mt Somers fire shed where an extra $66,000 was needed to bring the shed up to the standard of others around the district. This work would include an additional toilet that could be accessed from outside the building by people using McClimont Green.

Being faced with a budget that was so far off target gave him absolutely no confidence in council figures, Mr Ellis said.

His fellow councillors agreed to sign over the extra money for the project, but Mr Ellis said he had put his stake in the ground and would not support the additional funds.

The final straw came when the council was asked to consider an extra $40,000 for a caravan waste dump station.

“That’s well over $100,000 for two projects above what we initially agreed to spend. Why can’t we get this right first time round?”

The council was spending more than $77,000 on a caravan waste dump station that had no real benefit for locals, it was for the

■ ASHBURTON YOUTH HUB

Open day fun for youth hub Russell Ellis convenience of out-of-towners, Mr Ellis said.

“We’re in an age of user-pays, why can’t we have a fee on this for those who use it? The costs won’t stop there, there will be costs to maintain and clean it,” he said.

The council planned to install the dump station on a site near the Walnut Avenue East Street intersection but the scope of work for the project was greater than expected and that bumped up the price.

There are already caravan dump stations in the Tinwald Domain and in Methven as well as a privately owned station in an East Street camping ground.

In establishing a central dump station, the council is hoping to gain Caravan Friendly Town status.

In opposing the extra spend on the new station Mr Ellis was joined by councillors Donna Favel and Alasdair Urquhart.

The YMCA, Hype Youth Health Centre and Base Youth Centre held an open evening for their new youth hub in Tancred Street yesterday. There were activities and a free barbecue as well as the opportunity to find out more about each organisation. Pictured are Kerry Gray who is taking over from Base Youth Centre manager Bexx Soper, Hype Youth Health Centre co-ordinator Janet Hadley and YMCA South and Mid Canterbury manager of community and youth development Poppy Cooper-Vear.

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Notorious fugitive back in NZ One of New Zealand’s most wanted fugitives has been deported from Australia and has touched down in New Zealand yesterday.

Paul Bennett, who has been on the run from New Zealand police for more than a decade, was removed from Villawood Immigration Detention Centre.

Mr Bennett told the New Zealand Herald yesterday he was booked on a commercial flight, which landed in Christchurch yesterday afternoon.

New Zealand Police confirmed the wanted man, who has been

on the run since 2008, had arrived on a flight from Australia yesterday.

He was met by officers on arrival and taken into custody on existing arrest warrants.

Police said he would appear in Christchurch District Court today on a number of charges.

The 53-year-old New Zealander, who was recently convicted in Australia on fraud charges dating back 15 years when he applied for finance under the guise of working and living at Hollywood actor Russell Crowe’s family farm, is being deported under

the country’s strict new immigration laws.

Mr Bennett was being escorted on board the trans-Tasman flight by three police officers.

The convicted fraudster has spent the best part of the last 14 years on the run from authorities in Australia and New Zealand.

His fugitive life came crashing to a halt in February last year when police arrested him as he sailed into Sydney Harbour from Northland on board a crippled yacht. He was arrested at the border and has been in custody ever since.

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■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Grow Mid Canty’s life-line cut

BY SUE NEWMAN

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Grow Mid Canterbury has lost its last chance to be thrown an economic life-line by its funder the Ashburton District Council.

Councillors this week voted to cease funding the economic development organisation from June 30 and instead they will undertake further work to complete an economic strategy and action and implementation plan.

Staff and councillors will hold a workshop later this month.

The agency’s future has been under a cloud since a council

commissioned report was delivered last month that questioned a range of issues around its performance. The report’s author, Peter Winder, recommended the council terminate its relationship and cease its $245,000 a year funding of Grow Mid Canterbury.

When it came to putting the final nail in the organisation’s coffin, councillors were united in saying the way forward would involve a new strategy with a new method of delivery.

Options for delivery of economic development included

bringing the work in-house, establishing a new organisation, tying the work to Experience Mid Canterbury or finding a new provider.

Grow Mid Canterbury chairman David Dynes said that while he was disappointed with council’s decision it was still business as usual for the organisation.

“We have a range of contracts with schools, government departments and other groups that are ongoing.

“The majority of our funding comes from sources outside the council,” he said.

Because there was never a clear direction from council of its expectations, it was difficult to identify exactly what they wanted the organisation to achieve for them, Mr Dynes said.

“GMC has been working to identify the needs of the district for many years and had positive input into its growth. We look forward to continuing to do this with the strong relationships it has with supportive business partners and organisations.”

Over the years Grow Mid Canterbury had worked hard to improve the perception of Ashbur-

ton and it had been involved in a large number of projects that benefitted the district, he said.

A resource consent application has recently been lodged for one of those, Methven Hot Pools and a major initiative to develop a solution to low levels of recruitment and retention in the farming industry would be released over the next few weeks, Mr Dynes said.

“We believe, that in the current cost-cutting environment businesses need GMC more than ever to give them ideas to get through these tough times.”

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Mayfield students gaming towards education

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Mayfield School has taken a new approach to learning by using a computer game as an educational tool.

The school’s senior class, which has 15 Year 6-8 students, has been using Minecraft this year to help them learn.

Teacher Kris Simpson said the students have been using the game to assist with various aspects of the curriculum, including social studies, history, science and maths.

While playing the game the students are all connected online together and are given different roles to complete various levels which have been created with an educational theme.

Some include maths quiz obstacle courses or looking after farm animals where students need to know what they eat and what each animal is used for.

They recently visited a level based on a scale model of Washington DC and were able to go inside all the buildings in turn learning more about the US Government.

Mayfield School student Gwen Zamora, 11, using Minecraft as an educational tool in class.

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communicate to complete the level.

Minecraft is a wonderful tool to help children learn without even thinking about it as they are immersed in the game, Mr Simpson said.

“It’s different and that’s what I like about it.”

Some levels also help the children learn coding which will be beneficial if they want to use it in the future.

As far as he is aware there are no other schools in the district using the game in the same way but it would be great for others to be using it, he said.

“I’d love to get more schools involved in it.”

Principal Richard Kidd said he was happy to help Mr Simpson implement the programme because of the benefit for the children.

“It’s a great way to teach them, I just think it’s fantastic. The kids are learning without knowing they are learning.”

The game has been such a success that they will continue to use it with their senior class each year, he said.

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Domino’s braced for influx

By Erin TaskEr

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Demand for Domino’s pizza in Ashburton has been so high that it’s crashed the system for an Australian Domino’s store.

Turns out there’s an Ashburton Domino’s in Australia, and last Thursday they received so many orders from people wanting pizzas from the new Ashburton, New Zealand, store, it overloaded their system.

Some people had even paid for them online, and they’ve since been given free pizzas from Domino’s Ashburton – the New Zealand one, not the Australian one.

They were among around 400 pizzas the new Ashburton store – run by Matt and Sandra Rollinson – has given away in recent days as they worked to fine-tune their product before the hoardes arrive.

They opened their doors for the first time on Wednesday, and it hasn’t been smooth sailing. Technical glitches have been causing issues and even yesterday, they were closed for part of the day while they got the last of those glitches ironed out.

The software issues had now been fixed though, and yesterday afternoon staff were preparing themselves for their first big test – their first Friday night.

Busy time for brigade The Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade was kept busy with seven call-outs in total on Thursday. They attended two alarm activations, what turned out to be a controlled burn-off near Hinds, a campervan which hit a pole at Rakaia, a scrub fire at Pendarves, a rubbish fire near Ashburton Airport, and an electrical switchboard fire in Tinwald. The Pendarves scrub fire – on Winters Road – was the most time consuming, with firefighters there for about four hours.

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Domino’s Ashburton’s Matt Rollinson was preparing for a hectic first Friday night in business yesterday afternoon.

PHOTO AMANDA KONYN 130516-AK-056 Mr Rollinson said in the days leading up to opening, it had been clear the people were ready.

Cars would go up and down Kermode Street, looking to see if they were open. He said it was like sharks circling.

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orders for Ashburton won’t go live until tomorrow. Until then, it’s walk-in orders only. Mr Rollinson wants to make sure everything is running smoothly before things go too wild, so for now it’s walk-in orders only.

It’s been a hectic week; Mr Rol-

linson reckons he’s barely had any sleep, and hasn’t been getting home until 3am some mornings.

But it’ll be worth it.

He’s excited to be the face and name behind Ashburton’s first Domino’s, and he’s determined to get it right.

Mt Hutt Skifield buffeted Power disruptions due to wind minimal measure gusts up to 275 kilometres per hour. The limit of the previous unit was 255 kilometres per hour.

Mr McKenzie said the weather since the unit’s installation had been relatively settled, but it had a good workout in the past couple of days. While no serious damage occurred, the high winds on Thursday knocked over several snow fan-guns and staff were kept busy righting them yesterday.

A light dusting of snow settled on the summit, but the weather event delivered more by the way of rain.

Wind speeds yesterday gusted up to 148 kilometres an hour.

A woman was transported to Ashburton Hospital with moderate injuries following a crash on Arundel Rakaia Gorge, near Mt Somers, shortly before 5pm on Thursday. A car had gone off the road and landed on its roof. The Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade was among the emergency services which responded, and it was one of two call-outs in quick succession for the brigade. They were also called to assist police in Mt Somers at another incident.

St Stephen’s fair If you’re looking to bag a bargain today, the St Stephen’s Church Fair might just be the place to go.

From 9.30am there will be a range of stalls set up in the church’s Park Street grounds selling produce, plants, cakes, books and a range of other goods.

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Wind buffeted the Mt Hutt Ski Area on Thursday night reaching speeds of 183 kilometres per hour.

The strongest gust recorded on the mountain to date is 251.9 kilometres per hour, recorded during the September 10, 2013, windstorm.

Manager James McKenzie said the newly-installed wind speed measuring equipment had gone down for about an hour due to snow flurries.

The old measuring device on the mountain’s summit had malfunctioned last winter, so a new one was installed at the end of the season, at a cost of about $5000. It utilises ultrasound technology to

In brief

Mid Canterbury’s electricity network took a battering from the winds on Thursday, but it held up well, with only a few power outages reported.

EA Networks operations manager Shaneel Singh said the main outage was in Ashburton town, and affected around 500 to 600 customers in the Allenton area, in the Racecourse Road vicinity.

That was due to a feeder tripping but the fault was identified and fixed in a short time.

“The wind provided a bit of stress for the network, and the

faults that we did have we had to work pretty late into the night to get them fixed,” Mr Singh said.

As of yesterday morning, there was only one small outage left to deal with. Rural customers got off relatively lightly, with only a few isolated outages reported, Mr Singh said.

“A couple of years back when we had that big wind storm, most of the trees near our assets that were coming of age, or had issues, virtually fell, and we remedied it after that so the network held up pretty well,” he said.

Rakaia Playcentre will be celebrating its 50th jubilee with an open day and celebration dinner today. The open day will be held at the Rakaia Playcentre with 16 areas of play set up as well as face painting, messy play and a sausage sizzle from 10am to noon.

The celebration dinner will be held at the Rakaia Community Hall for past and present members of the playcentre from 6pm. There was also an event last night with guest speaker Nathan Mikaere Wallis from the Brainwave Trust talking about baby brain development.

Buses cancelled again Wind caused havoc again yesterday for Mount Hutt College with the cancellation of the Mt Hutt and Double Hill bus routes.

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■ ASHBURTON HEALTH SERVICES

Input request on health delivery

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Volunteers are needed for a new group which will advise on the design and delivery of health services in the Ashburton district.

The Ashburton Consumer Forum will be established to get advice from everyday health consumers on issues and ideas for Ashburton’s health services.

Anna Dalzell, who is facilitating health transformation work in Ashburton, said participants could be anyone in the community.

“We all need health services at some point in our lives so consumers are pretty much everyone in the community,” she said “We’re looking for 10 to 15 people who are reliable, able to earn the trust of the community, and above all, able to seek out and bring the views and ideas of the community to discussions about health services in Ashburton.” The commitment will initially be a monthly early evening meeting but should settle to approximately quarterly meetings as required.

“If you are passionate about the people in your community being able to access the best possible services and care

from the Ashburton health sector, and can provide a balanced and constructive view of service change, we would be interested in receiving your nomination,” Mrs Dalzell said.

The consumer forum will advise the Ashburton Health Services and the Ashburton Service Level Alliance, a collective alliance of healthcare leaders, professionals, providers and consumers guiding the transformation of healthcare services the district.

Mrs Dalzell said the group will play an important role in ongoing redesign work occurring in Ashburton health.

“In Canterbury we’re working towards an integrated health system that provides the right care, by the right person, in the right place and at the right time.

“Services that are organised around the unique needs of people in the Ashburton district while also aligning with the wider health system are important for the sustainability of Ashburton’s health services.”

Visit www.ccn.health.nz/JoinCCN to view the position description and express your interest in joining the Ashburton Consumer Forum. Applications close on July 1.

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■ MAYFIELD WATER SUPPLY

Meters to monitor usage

BY SUE NEWMAN

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Mayfield residents will shortly know how much water they use and how much water they waste.

A pilot scheme monitoring water consumption in Mayfield could be the start of a project that eventually sees water use monitored across all of the Ashburton District’s water supplies.

The pilot project, however, is not people paying for water, it is about the council getting a handle on how and when water is

used says mayor Angus McKay. “There is absolutely no intention to have a charging mechanism as part of the installation meters.”

Mayfield was chosen for the meter trial because it had a village supply that was not robust and the data recorded would not only identify consumption levels it would also help identify any leaks in the system, he said.

A similar project was discussed for Methven several years ago, but residents made it clear they

did not want meters installed.

Funds for the meters had been built into next year’s budget, but councillor Alan Totty said at Thursday’s council service delivery meeting that the actual installation should occur as quickly as possible.

“We can’t afford to sit around on this any longer. Mayfield’s water is often low and any backup scheme would be expensive.”

The information gathered would help residents and the council better manage the sup-

ply, he said. Council assets manager Andrew Guthrie said the meters installed would be relocatable and could then be used on other supplies to gauge consumption.

Some of the council’s supplies were more affected by background water leakage than others and without metering it was impossible to accurately determine whether water was being lost in the public network or through private plumbing issues, he said.

Murder trial date set A teenage babysitter charged with murdering a 1-year-old Christchurch baby will stand trial next year. Shayal Upashna Sami, 19, denies murdering baby Aaliyah Ashlyn Chand on January 6, 2015.

Sami was allegedly babysitting when the 1-year-old suffered unexplained serious head injuries.

Yesterday, in the High Court at Christchurch, it was confirmed that her trial will start on February 7. It is expected the jury trial will last two to three weeks. Aaliyah was taken to Christchurch Hospital and died on January 7 last year, with her parents, Anjani and Dev, by her bedside. Police had ruled out accidental or health reasons. He is remanded on bail.

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Crash victim dies

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A woman critically injured in a head-on crash at Henley, south of Dunedin, yesterday has died.

Police said Milton woman Holly Ann Watt, 20, died in Dunedin Hospital earlier yesterday as a result of her injuries. About 7am yesterday Ms Watt’s black sedan crashed into a northbound ute being driven by a 50-year-old Balclutha man, who sustained moderate injuries. A serious crash unit investigation is ongoing.

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Running in red Ashburton Borough School senior students competed against each other during their annual cross-country at the Ashburton Domain on Thursday afternoon.

The juniors raced against each other at Ashburton Borough School in the morning.

Accused found guilty A man who confessed to killing his ex-partner and her daughter after an undercover-police operation has been found guilty of their murders.

After four-and-a-half hours of deliberation the jury unanimously found Kamal Gyanendra Reddy, 43, guilty of murdering Pakeeza Yusuf, 33, and her 3-year-old daughter Juwairiyah “Jojo” Kalim.

Reddy was unflinching as the jury foreman delivered the unanimous verdicts.

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Events planned here to mark Hospice Awareness Week Next week is national Hospice Awareness Week and Hospice Mid Canterbury will hold a series of community events.

A community meeting will be held on Tuesday, followed by an advanced care planning presentation on Wednesday. On Friday the service will host an open office at Community House on Cass Street, from 10am until 2pm.

In brief

Manager of volunteer services Alison McGregor said the intention was to introduce the Mid Canterbury hospice team and outline the services provided to enhance the quality of life for people with life-limiting illness.

The service also supports families and carers.

While hospice services operate inpatient facilities, the majority of people with life-limiting con-

ditions are cared for in their own homes, Mrs McGregor said.

Hospice Mid Canterbury does not offer clinical care, but rather complements existing services by providing social, emotional and spiritual support free of charge. “Our volunteers can offer a range of support services; companionship, providing carers with a break, shopping or pet care,” she said. Biography writ-

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A Canterbury police officer who repeatedly punched a handcuffed youth in the back of a patrol car has escaped a conviction. Timaru constable Marcus John Dominey, 38, was spat at, taunted, and “clearly provoked” when the assault happened in June 2014, a court was told. Dominey, who was earlier found guilty on one charge of common assault, is now likely to lose his job despite the discharge without conviction, Christchurch District Court heard.

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■ ASHBURTON LAKES

Enhancement plan on the way Funding has been approved for a landscape management plan for land surrounding lakes Camp and Clearwater.

The Ashburton District Council will provide money for a project that will preserve the natural landscape and biodiversity of the area as well as ensuring shelter and shade is provided for recreational users.

Council open spaces planner

Bert Hofmans said that one of the major objectives of the plan had been to address the spread of wilding trees in an organised manner.

“Controlling the spread of wildings and other weeds is high on our list. This plan is about taking a step back and understanding how we can best do this. We have a major issue with pines taking over at the moment, so it’s impor-

tant we manage this correctly, including removal of seed sources,” he said.

The council was also aware that the area was well used by campers and for recreation, so the plan needed to ensure the lakes area could still be accessed and experienced by people.

Included in the plan is the planting of sterile trees or New Zealand natives for shelter and

shade; the restoration and enhancement of native high country vegetation; and planned planting so that there are still areas for camping alongside Lake Camp.

“The aim of the landscape management plan is to protect, maintain and restore areas of significant biodiversity and will not dictate what bach dwellers in the area can or cannot do,” Mr Hofmans said.

“Locals love Lake Camp and Lake Clearwater and we want people to keep enjoying them.

This landscape management plan will not only make the land more user friendly but even more beautiful.”

Preparation of the plan will include consultation with affected and interested parties, such as the Lake Clearwater Hutholders Association.

■ CHRISTCHURCH DISTRICT COURT

Driver warned she could go to jail

By Kurt Bayer A drink-driver who mowed down two Christchurch pedestrians on Good Friday, breaking both legs of one man, has pleaded guilty and been warned that she could go to jail.

Sarah Jane Arrow, 45, failed to take a corner correctly in her VW car on the coastal Main Road at Redcliffs just after 2pm on March 25 this year.

She hit the roadside barrier and the impact sent two pedestrians down a 2m bank on to rocks below.

One pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries, including two broken legs, extensive left-side skull fracture, several broken ribs, and internal injuries.

The police summary of facts says the man’s injuries require ongoing surgery and treatment.

The other victim suffered minor bruising and scratches.

Arrow was charged with driving with excess breath alcohol causing injury. She recorded 1009 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath – more than two-

and-a-half times the limit for prosecution at court, and four times the limit for an infringement notice.

She later told police she’d drunk two glasses of wine before driving and that she had sun in her eyes at the time of the crash.

Police had earlier received calls from members of the public concerned that Arrow had been “swerving over the road”.

Arrow, of Sumner, pleaded guilty to drink-driving causing injury at Christchurch District Court yesterday, along with driving contrary to a zero alcohol licence which she had been granted on January 20 this year, Judge Jane Farish asked for a restorative justice conference to be considered before Arrow is sentenced on July 26.

She remanded Arrow on bail with the conditions that she is not to drive or consume alcohol.

However, the judge warned Arrow that bail being granted today was no guarantee that she wouldn’t avoid a sentence of imprisonment.

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Police make drugs bust worth $170m Two record-breaking drug busts have led to a string of arrests and the seizure of $170 million of meth and precursors.

Police said three men were arrested yesterday after 200kg of the methamphetamine ingredient ephedrine – the largest amount ever found in a single haul – was seized at the border.

It comes a day after two Czech nationals were found with the largest-ever haul of meth to be smuggled through a New Zealand airport.

Customs officers found the huge ephedrine haul after becoming suspicious about 80 boxes of paper that had arrived from China late last month.

Cavities inside many of the boxes had been used to conceal the drug.

Police said the ephedrine haul was more than twice the size of the previous largest seizure of 95kg, which was found hidden inside toys in October 2015.

The ephedrine could have been used to make 150kg of meth, with a street value of $150 million.

A joint police and Customs operation was launched, culminating in search warrants being executed at a number of Auckland residences yesterday.

Properties were searched in Hillsborough, Ponsonby, central Auckland, Mt Roskill and Flat Bush.

Three men, aged 31, 32 and 34, were arrested in the raids.

They remained in custody overnight before appearing in Auckland District Court today on charges of importing a class B controlled drug, and possession of a class B drug for supply.

Each charge carries a term of up to 14 years in prison.

The arrests come a day after Customs seized $20 million of meth in the largest-ever haul of the drug at a New Zealand airport.

The 20kg of methamphetamine was found hidden in secret compartments in the bottom of two suitcases being brought into the country by two Czech nationals.

Customs said the pair arrived at Auckland Airport on a flight from Bangkok on Thursday afternoon.

The Czech nationals were identified and questioned by Customs officers, and their luggage was searched. Officers found 10kg of meth hidden within a concealment at the bottom of each of the two suitcases.

The alleged smugglers are in custody and were due to appear in the Manukau District Court yesterday charged with importing a class A controlled drug, which carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

Auckland’s organised crime policing head, Detective Inspector Scott Beard, said stopping the 200kg haul of ephedrine was significant in tackling the harm caused by meth.

“Though this is a great seizure and the circumstances seem like something out of a movie, the reality is there are families out there who are being destroyed by meth, kids who are growing up in contaminated homes and innocent people who are victims of serious crime as a result of this drug,” he said.

“It is a truly awful drug and today is a great demonstration of law enforcement working together to target drug trafficking into our country.

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Board members tour Timaru plant Methven Community Board members had an opportunity recently to check out the way recyclables were handled at a resource recovery plant in Timaru.

Recyclables from around the Ashburton District are taken to

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Rural recyclable drop-off sites

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In the past they had been separated and then processed locally.

Bachelor receives abuse, threats Bachelor Jordan Mauger and his family have been verbally abused and sent threats since he dumped winner Fleur Verhoeven.

In a statement, Verhoeven said she was “physically ill” by how badly Mauger and his family had been treated.

“Can we for one moment step back and think, maybe the way Jordan has been portrayed over the last few days isn’t completely accurate. Maybe what we see and hear isn’t always 100 per

cent true?!” On Thursday night Mauger thanked his friends for sticking beside him as he faced intense public backlash following his break-up with Verhoeven.

In a private message sent on Facebook, Mauger wrote: “I am so very grateful to have the friends that I do. You are the ones that truly know me without the bowtie, champagne and roses ... Without your love and support, I’d still be lost in this storm of hate,” he wrote.

“I may not have found it on the show, but I’ve sure got love with my friends.”

Mauger broke up with Verhoeven just 72 hours after she was revealed as the winner of The Bachelor NZ. Verhoeven said the past two days had been “an emotional rollercoaster” but she had no ill feelings towards Mauger.

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With Term 2 under way many Mid Canterbury schools are straight back into a number of renovations and refurbishments.

Schools are having new classrooms built due to roll growth, while others are getting new administration facilities and undertaking a number of rebuilds.

Work on Ashburton Intermediate School’s new library and teacher resource room is expected to be completed this week.

However, acting principal Judy Jemmett said the rooms won’t be operational until later in the term because the shelves have not been finished.

Once completed they will be using the two rooms which currently house the library and resource room as much-needed large modern learning classrooms.

Last term the school also started work on installing high fencing around the boundary. This is more than half finished and should be completed in a month or two, she said.

Work has also started on Dorie School’s three new classrooms

which are due to be completed by the end of September.

Principal Anthony Dorreen said the foundations have now been laid for the classrooms which consist of two replacements and one additional room for roll growth.

The students are starting to get very excited about the work and keep wanting to look at the progress, he said.

Carew Peel Forest School principal Kay Ward said two classrooms are currently being rebuilt into modern learning environments at the school.

The work has been going well and should be completed by the end of this term.

After this they will begin work on a new toilet block and cloakroom which should be finished in the mid-year holidays, she said.

While the renovations are being completed two classes have moved to the local community hall next door to the school.

Other schools building new classrooms include Hampstead School, Ashburton Borough School and Methven Primary School.

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Experiencing the tough The toughest footrace on Earth is not something everyone would want to do but for Mid Canterbury’s Greg Roadley the Marathon des Sables (MdS) was an opportunity of a lifetime.

Ashburton Guardian reporter Ruby Harfield talked to the runner to find out more.

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he race, which was held over six days in April, took Greg on a gruelling 250km run across the Sahara Desert in southern Morocco in blistering heat.

Greg, who only started running about five years ago, slowly worked his way up to the moment where he completed the equivalent of six marathons in the MdS. The hardest part of the race for Greg was not the heat, which had the potential of reaching 48 degrees Celsius each day, but the uncertainty of whether his body would cope with the extreme conditions of the race and be able to finish.

“Pushing my body further than ever before, that was really difficult mentally.”

However, a year of training and efficient planning worked wonders for Greg who not only completed the race but came 156 out of about 1100 and did it in a total of 37 hours.

“I was pretty happy with that, considering there were a lot of professional athletes.”

This year’s race was also one of the hardest routes in the competition’s 31-year history with more than 100 people dropping out from exhaustion, injury and heat.

“It was a really difficult event.”

On the first day competitors had to cross 15km of Morocco’s biggest sand dunes which caused problems for many people, he said.

“It was pretty hard right from the get-go.”

Greg’s strategy of taking the first few days easy and using his stored energy for an 80km run on the fourth day worked well and by then he knew he would be able to finish.

Heat and foot injuries prevented many completing the race but Greg coped well with both.

He’d done some heat preparation in a sauna and had trained in hot weather with lots of clothes on so didn’t find the temperature too debilitating.

“It was better than I thought it would be. I felt the heat but at no

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point did I think that it was going to stop me from doing it so I was really pleased about that.”

Foot injuries were rife and 600 people had to see a foot doctor at least once during the race but Greg managed to avoid this.

“There were lots of people with horrendous foot injuries, they were really messed up. That was a big problem for lots of people. Some had no skin left on their feet and a lot of people had to drop out because of this.”

Conditioning and bare foot training meant Greg only got some blisters and lost a few toe nails but

nothing worse.

“I really dodged a bit of a bullet there.”

Physically the most difficult thing for Greg was running on soft sand with a bag weighing nearly 10kg on his back.

Managing the calories was also hard because everything Greg ate for the whole six days as well as clothes, medical supplies and camping equipment were all in his bag.

“I was running reasonably lean of food.”

He didn’t pack a sleeping mat or cooking equipment to save room

and weight, with everything cut back to the last gram, and had to focus on trying to be comfortable while hungry, thirsty and sleepdeprived.

Each day he ate some nuts, a one square meal, a freeze-dried meal such as spaghetti bolognaise (mixed with cold water) and for a treat he would have a small bag of pork scratchings.

“That’s what got me through the day.”

Finishing such a tough competition was such an amazing feeling and was the real reason he took part in the race as well as the chal-

lenge of it.

“I was really elated … it was a great sense of achievement.”

Once it ended he flew to Barcelona and was met by his wife Rachel and two children Mia, 12, and Guy, 10, who’d had a much easier week taking part in tourist activities in Spain.

They were so excited to see him as they had been tracking his progress online and were waiting at the airport with a big sign, he said.

The family then spent a month travelling around Europe and although Greg had expected to need at least a week to recuperate he

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Above – Greg Roadley puts his feet up after completing a 250km race in the Sahara Desert.

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was up and about in no time.

“I was prepared for wrecked feet and a broken body but once I was done I felt pretty good. I was really hungry for about a week though.”

Greg’s body was pushed to its limits for six days and surprisingly he was fine.

He now knows the near impossible is possible and is already planning his next big races including the Queenstown Marathon, a 100 mile race around Central Otago and next year he will compete in the 273km Grand to Grand in North America.

“Now I’ve had a couple of weeks

off I can’t wait to start training again, although I’m looking forward to running without sand and a backpack.”

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Test yourself with the Guardian’s weekday quiz 1 - What was the former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo? a. Zaire b. Kampuchea c. Rhodesia 2 - Which US president abolished slavery? a. George Washington b. Abraham Lincoln c. Thomas Jefferson 3 - Which politician wrote the book A Journey? a. Bill Clinton b. John Key c. Tony Blair 4 - How many players are there in a baseball team? a. Seven b. Nine c. Eleven 5 - Which vitamin helps blood to clot? a. A b. C c. K 6 - What do the five rings on the Olympic flag symbolise? a. Greek gods b. World continents c. The founding members of the IOC 7 - How many squares are there on a chess board? a. 36 b. 64 c. 81 8 - What was John F Kennedy Airport formerly known as? a. Idlewild Airport b. New York Central Airport c. Harry S Truman Airport

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Saturday, May 14, 2016

■ MID CANTERBURY SPORTS AWARDS

Boxer takes top award Boxer Cornelius Grobler was crowned senior sportsperson of the year at the Mid Canterbury Sports Awards at the Hotel Ashburton yesterday evening.

In an exceptional year in and out of the ring, Grobler won the South Island Golden Gloves and a Canterbury title before becoming the first Mid Cantabrian to claim a national title in 42 years in the open elite male 69kg division at the National Boxing Championships.

The 31-year-old’s quest for the national crown began with his opening fight against Matthew Heap in Invercargill.

Grobler proved too elusive for Heap, utilising his speed to land plenty of damaging punches and win all three rounds.

Heap was caught with a hefty shot and given a standing eight count late in the third as Grobler outclassed his opponent with some slick combinations to win the bout convincingly.

Grobler then took on North Harbour’s Tameana Puhi in the semi-final, and produced another exceptional display, peppering Puhi at will with shots throughout the fight.

The North Islander received standing eight counts in all three rounds before his corner threw in the towel after receiving another punishing combination.

The final was an all-Canterbury affair with Grobler facing Christchurch’s Richard Robinson and Grobler was awarded the points decision after getting the better of his opponent.

The light welterweight is now passing on his knowledge to budding pugilists at the Mid Canterbury Boxing Academy.

Meanwhile, this year’s junior sportsperson honours were shared by rower Veronica Wall and swimmer Matthew Harford.

Judges could not separate the achievements of the two exceptionally gifted young athletes.

At the national age group championships, Harford won gold in the 200m and 400m freestyle, silver in the 100m freestyle, 200m and 100m butterfly, and bronze in the 1500m freestyle.

He was the swimmer of the meet at the South Island Secondary Schools’ Championships, winning titles in all seven of his events, and named in the Southern Makos team to contest the New Zealand zonal champs.

Not to be outdone, Wall had a medal ladened year of her own with golds in the South Island v North Island single scull, under-20 single at the Otago Champs and

women’s open and club singles at the Canterbury Rowing Championships.

Wall also placed first at the South Island Rowing Championships and National Championships in the women’s club single scull.

The outstanding coach category was won by former Mid Canterbury coach Grant Keenan.

Keenan, who has since been appointed Black Ferns assistant coach ahead of the 2017 World Cup, led the Hammers to the Meads Cup semifinal and also took charge of the Heartland XV team for the 2015 tour at the end of last season.

The prize for all-round athlete was also shared.

This time by Matthew Clough and Aimee Elliott following an exceptional 12 months in their respective sports.

Clough achieved first and third place finishes at the 2015 Tri NZ National Aquathlon Championships in the under 18 and Open Men’s Champs which earned him selection to the NZ team due to compete at the ITU World Champs Final in Mexico in September.

Clough also finished second at the Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Duathlon Champs in the under 16 section.

A talented swimmer, Clough took first place in the 50m breaststroke at the SISS Champs and in the 100m breaststroke and backstroke at the Aoraki Secondary School Championships.

The Mid Canterbury 15th grade football captain also placed third in the NZSS Athletics Champs junior road race, and third at the Aoraki SS Cycling individual time trial.

Elliott’s consistency in a variety of sports was also duly rewarded.

The 15-year-old was a member of the Canterbury Women’s under 20 cross-country team that won gold at the national teams’ event and also took a bronze at the Canterbury Cross-Country under 20 6km race.

Elliott set a new record in the 3000m at the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Athletics Championships to claim a gold medal and placed second in the 1500m and 800m.

The Mount Hutt College student represented New Zealand at the Oceania Triathlon Champs in the elite under 19 women’s section and qualified for New Zealand duathlon, aquathlon and triathlon teams.

Elliot also took out a first place finish in the under 19 women’s Tri NZ Sovereign Series Duathlon

Above – Boxer Cornelius Grobler was awarded senior sportsperson of the year.

Left – The junior title was shared by swimmer Matthew Harford and rower Veronica Wall.

race.

In the swimming pool, Elliot has been a Canterbury rep this year and picked up a bronze medal in the 200m backstroke at the SI Swim Champs and two golds and a bronze at the Aoraki SS Champs.

Officials and administrators were also rewarded for the key role they play in all levels of sport throughout the district and beyond.

Helen Tait was recognised for her administrative services to swimming.

Tait is a Swim Canterbury referee, technical official and is on the Swim Canterbury West Coast technical committee.

She attended the 2015 Youth Commonwealth Games in Samoa as an official recorder and has been appointed to attend the 2016 Oceania Games in Fiji in June.

Tait held administrative and refereeing positions in a number of national competitions including the New Zealand Open Championships, the New Zealand Age

Group Championships, the New Zealand Short Course Championships, the New Zealand Open Water Championships, the New Zealand Junior Long Course Championships and the New Zealand Division Two Long Course Championships.

She was also a finalist for the New Zealand Swimming Awards Outstanding Official of the Year 2015.

Meanwhile, Nic Thomassen picked up the gong for official of the year having refereed for New Zealand Basketball, Basketball Mid Canterbury and Ashburton College.

Thomassen was a referee for the New Zealand under 15 National Basketball Championships quarter final, the zone four South Island Secondary Schools’ Basketball quarter final and the Junior Girls’ Secondary Schools’ Christchurch Championships final. He was also the play-off referee for the Thompson Trophy and the under 17 National Basket-

ball Championships as well as the semi-final referee for the Filipino Community Basketball Competition.

Sport Canterbury’s Jan Cochrane said the event was enjoyed by all in a year that boasted an abundance of high quality nominees.

“It was a celebration for Mid Canterbury sports people, the nominations were huge, the quality of those nominations was outstanding,” she said.

“For the judges it was a time of research, discussions and really though provoking points from individual nominations - so this night is truly a celebration of the quality of Mid Canterbury sports people.”

This year’s senior sports team award was won by the Mid Canterbury Browning Shield representative tennis team, while the junior team honours went to the girls’ under 18 coxed quad.

Mid Canterbury tennis defended the Browning Shield for a third successive year in January with a solid team effort in which nine players won all of their matches.

Not to be outdone, the girls’ under 18 coxed quad took out first place at the South Island Secondary Schools’ Championships and a gold at the Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Champs.

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In brief

■ CYCLING

On track for Rio

By Erin TaskEr

Erin.t@thEguardian.co.nz

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inds cyclist Lauren Ellis believes she’s done the best she can to secure herself a place in the New Zealand cycling team at August’s Rio Olympics.

The cycling team isn’t being officially named until July, but Ellis has been a firm fixture in the women’s team pursuit team in recent times and she’s expected to be named in the team, so long as nothing disastrous happens between now and then.

“I think I have definitely done enough with my performance during the season, but you never know what might happen between now and then … illness, injury.

“So you just have to prepare as if you were going and hope for the best,” she said.

She can’t wrap herself in cotton wool, but she has had to take some steps to protect herself with such a big few months ahead.

She would have loved to have taken part in last Sunday’s Ashburton Mountain Bike Club’s six hour ride – which her dad and brother were both competing in – as she had in the past, but it was made clear it wasn’t a very good idea.

“And after dad and Matthew both fell off I thought it probably was for the best,” she said.

Instead, Ellis turned out as spectator, supporter, and team manager at the event as she made the most of a

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rare weekend home, ahead of a hectic next few months.

Ellis’s hopes for Rio are to compete in both the team pursuit and the omnium.

“Our best chance of medalling is the team pursuit, so that’s what we’ll be training for.

“I think ultimately we want a medal, but at the end of the day you just focus on doing the best performance you can,” she said.

At the recent world championships in London the team pursuit girls narrowly missed out on the gold medal ride, but smashed their previous personal best time by four seconds.

“We definitely surprised ourselves with how we went, but again we were so close to making that gold medal ride-off, only 0.003 seconds off, so that was crushing at the same time,” she said.

Their new personal best is 4.18 minutes and they’re hoping to better that again, come Rio. “We are definitely closing the gap; it was definitely a lot bigger at the worlds last year,” she said.

Next week Ellis and the team head into camp in Napier, before heading overseas again on June 1 as the team’s build-up to Rio intensifies.

There’s no big race meetings between now and Rio, so Ellis and her team-mates are off to America, and then Belgium for some road race training, before heading to Bordeaux in France for some last minute track preparation.

Right – Lauren Ellis in high-speed action on the track.

EPL to disappear?

It might be one of the most interesting eras of English Premier League football but the chances of New Zealand fans seeing the action on their TV screens next season appears slim. Internet sports streamer Coliseum Sports have held the rights over the last three seasons, but have announced they will not be screening games next season.

It seemed to open the way for Sky TV to pick up the rights in this country but spokeswoman Kirsty Way said the price being asked to broadcast games here makes that highly unlikely. Doha-based Bein Sports (a subsidiary of Al Jazeera) won the rights late last year, outbidding both Sky and Coliseum, and then tried to on-sell the rights in New Zealand. - NZME

Cheika calling Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is set to call his overseas-based stars back for next month’s three-Test series with England in retaliation to Europe’s latest raid on Australia’s rugby talent.

Cheika is furious that Wasps have lured Kurtley Beale to England on a $2.96 million, two-year deal that will make the 27-year-old backline ace among the highestpaid players in the world. Beale’s impending departure at the end of the Super Rugby season continues an alarming exodus of Wallabies to cashed-up clubs in Europe and Japan. The player drain has become so extensive that a formidable Wallabies line-up could be made up entirely of players based in the northern hemisphere.

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Russian cheats Russian officials took clean urine from athletes months before the Sochi Olympics, and used soda containers and baby bottles passed through a hole in the wall of a testing lab to evade doping tests, the former head of Russian’s anti-doping laboratory told The New York Times. Grigory Rodchenkov now in California and working with a filmmaker on a documentary gave the newspaper details of the elaborate scheme, which he said involved dozens of Russian athletes and officials and replaced tainted samples for at least three gold medallists. - NZME

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■ FOOTBALL

In brief

MCU masters keen to make amends

BY JAMES FORD

JAMES.F@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

Mid Canterbury United seniors will be determined to return to winning form when they face University Aardvarks at Ilam Fields in Christchurch today.

Martin Fitzgerald’s side’s short time at the top of the Robbie’s second division points table ended with a 4-2 loss to Coastal Spirit last weekend.

United’s habit of getting off to a slow start proved costly, finding themselves trailing 3-0 after 15 minutes.

Despite a late fight back, the deficit proved too big of a gap as Mid Canterbury fell to their second defeat of the campaign and to third on the ladder behind Halswell and FC Twenty Bombers.

Today’s opponents have won only once this term – a 3-2 win over FC Twenty Thunder Panthers – but were dealt a 5-1 hiding by Halswell last Saturday.

United were unable to train on Thursday evening due to the

blustery weather, but Fitzgerald is expecting a near full squad to choose from.

Meanwhile, Mid Canterbury United Masters will also be in action in a top-of-the-table battle with Waimak Villa at Kendall Park.

Villa lead the masters second division on 13 points, having won four, lost one and drew one so far, while United sit in second place with four wins and two defeats.

United will hope recent form will play a crucial role in the outcome of today’s clash, having beaten CTFC Avengers 3-2 last week.

In contrast, Waimak fell to their first loss of the season in a 1-0 defeat to FC Twenty Rebels in their last outing.

Today’s fixtures: University Aardvarks v Mid Canterbury United seniors, Ilam Fields, 2.30pm.

Waimak Villa v Mid Canterbury United Masters, Kendall Park, 2.30pm.

Spurs knocked out Australian Patty Mills’ San Antonio Spurs have been brutally knocked out of the NBA playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder. In what could be the final game of Spurs’ great Tim Duncan’s career, the Thunder thrashed the Spurs 113-99 in Oklahoma on yesterday to clinch a spot in the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors. The Thunder, up by as much as 26 points in the final quarter, won the series 4-2 and were led by Kevin Durant’s 37 points and 15 points and 11 rebounds from New Zealand centre Steven Adams. Mills had five points and three assists. - AAP

Rio not for Tomic

Mid Canterbury United Masters’ Stuart Wiseman in action during his side’s 3-2 win over CTFC Avengers last weekend.

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Bowlers in top form

Australian Olympic Committee chef de mission Kitty Chiller has refused to speculate on whether Bernard Tomic had beaten selectors to the punch by ruling himself out of the Rio Games.

But Chiller has again set her sights on fellow tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios, saying his “ill advised” response to being put on notice by the AOC showed he did not know what it meant to be an Australian Olympian. Tomic’s selection was under a cloud after he deliberately gave up a match point at a tournament in Madrid, saying he didn’t care because he is 23 and worth $10 million. Chiller had described his match antics as “appalling”. Tomic said he based his decision to withdraw on what was best for his career.

- AAP

Calculated gamble

Victor Reihana was one of the bowlers in action at the Indoor Bowls Stadium on Thursday for the open progressive pairs tournament. Mike Lawson was the best of the skips, followed

by Mark Sheard and Grant Wilson.

Mike Tierney was the best of the leads with Joan Hardy and George Bishell in second and third respectively.

All Whites coach Anthony Hudson sent a strong message by finally casting aside Tommy Smith’s disruptive shadow from the national team, but his decision to leave Winston Reid out seems like more of a calculated gamble. Reid was made available for selection

by West Ham United but Hudson decided it was in Reid’s and the All Whites’ “best interests” to get him right for the rest of the year. The All Whites captain has missed 23 games of the English season due to lower back and hamstring injuries but is now fit and has played nine games in the last two months for the Hammers.

He even scored the winner against Manchester United last week in West Ham’s final match.

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Rivals pressure Kaino

The players who could find themselves representing Mid Canterbury in rugby’s Heartland Championship this year, had their first get together on Wednesday night, and among them were Ollie Sapsford (left) and Nathan McCloy.

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■ RUGBY

New-look Hammers in 2016

By Erin TaskEr

Erin.t@thEguardian.co.nz

This year’s Mid Canterbury rugby team could have a vastly different look to the one which was beaten in the semi-finals of the Heartland Championship’s Meads Cup last season.

There are two new coaches for a start, in Craig Dunlea and James Jowsey, and a 45-man open squad which got together for the first time this season on Wednesday night, featured more new faces than old.

But for co-coach Dunlea – who is stepping up into a head coaching role this year after deputising for former coach Grant Keenan – change is a good thing.

He said he and Jowsey had stripped everything back and were starting afresh and they

were excited about their prospects.

“There were about six or seven guys training out there (on Wednesday night) of the 36 there, that were in the squad last year.

“So it’s a new squad and a new look, but that’s ok, it’s all about rebuilding,” Dunlea said.

“There are quite a few that have gone on and left the district, or finished up, so it’s quite a rebuilding phase and with James on board too it’s a new coaching set up, so we wanted to start with a clean slate.”

The initial 45-man squad is dominated by Rakaia, with the club providing 14 players, along with 11 from Celtic, nine from Southern, six from Methven, four from Hampstead, and one from Mt Somers – a senior B side.

“There’s some great young guys, some great young talent - we are quite lucky in this district.

“But it’s all going to take time to bed in,” Dunlea said.

Mid Canterbury has been one of the stronger teams in the Heartland Championship in recent years and last year they were aiming for a three-peat of titles when they fell at the semifinals.

What this year will hold will only become clear with time, but for now, the focus will be on performance.

“If we can get that right, you can end up anywhere,” Dunlea said.

“It’s likely at this point it will be a very different side and this is our chance – James and myself – to stamp our mark on it

and change the guard, and get a group of guys that we can really build with over the next two or three years.”

The squad named remains open and it’s likely players will come and go through form, and injury, before the final Heartland squad is named later in the season.

For now they’ll meet every Wednesday night and they’ll work in blocks.

The current block is all about skills and conditioning, then they’ll move on to how they want to play this season. After that it will be about putting it all together.

The side’s first real test will come in early June, when they take on Ellesmere in an annual pre-season fixture.

It was a no-brainer for so long. Kieran Read, Richie McCaw and Jerome Kaino were the best looseforward trio in the land and the globe.

When the All Blacks are announced for the June tests, Read will step up to be the captain to replace Richie McCaw who hammered a full-stop on his sensational career with victory at the last World Cup. What about Kaino? He’s worn the black jersey in 67 tests and since 2009, when fit and available, he has dominated selection talk for his role as blindside flanker.

At times, Adam Thomson, Liam Messam and Victor Vito have pushed but when Kaino returned from a stint in Japan and was injury-free, he got the big tick.

This year he’s had another shoulder niggle and that has bitten into his production and at 33, Kaino is working hard to keep his rivals at bay.

Elliot Dixon and Jordan Taufua are two in a mix of talented blindside flankers banging on the All Black selectors’ door.

Dixon opted out of the Crusaders catchment to get regular work further south before Taufua upped sticks from the Counties region and bullocked his way into the Crusaders arena. He has carved out a substantial career and at 26, he has packed plenty of experience alongside his skills.

He’s one of the gold tips in the pack and at 1.93m and 111kgs, is a ball-carrier, strong defender and lineout option and like Steven Luatua, Blade Thomson, Luke Whitelock, Taleni Seu and Vaea Fifita can fill-in at lock.

Taufua is younger and shorter and plays with a contagious sort of energy. He smashes his way up and down the field, stopping rivals before they get to the advantage line or taking his chances to attack that with the ball.

He’s got rough edges about his play but there’s a fire and desire which coaches love.

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■ NETBALL

Rakaia demoted, Southern on rise Rakaia is on the way down, and Southern on the way up, after the final game of the first round of Mid Canterbury Netball’s premier grade on Thursday night.

The end of round one saw the bottom team from premier automatically relegated to premier two, and the top team from premier two promoted to premier, and Rakaia A’s 37-30 loss to College A proved to be the final nail in their coffin. They’ll now move to premier two, while Southern A will move up to premier after an unbeaten first round in premier two.

The final round also produced a surprise result, with previously unbeaten Methven A drawing 23all with United A, while Celtic A beat Hampstead A 26-18.

Rakaia goal defence Pip Newton puts the pressure on during her side’s loss to Ashburton College in premier netball.

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Rakaia v College A dominant third-quarter performance from College A was the undoing of Rakaia A, and set the young College side up for a comefrom-behind 37-30 win.

Rakaia produced their strongest start of the season, thanks in part to coach Brans Surridge making the move from the bench, to the court, starting at goal shoot.

She combined like a dream with goal attack Lara Harris and Rakaia quickly got out to a 3-0 lead, and at quarter time they still held a narrow lead, 7-6.

Rakaia kept the goals coming in a second quarter, which featured a number of turnovers and intercepts from both sides, and by half time Rakaia was in a good position, having extended their lead to 16-13.

But the game changed in the third quarter. College A brought Georgina Kelly on at goal attack, after starting with Sophie Beveridge, and they’d soon tied things up at 16-all.

Sala Bueta was influential at goal keep all game, but produced two intercepts in a row which were converted by her shooters at the other end, to put the College side on a roll.

College put the pressure on in defence, and were hot on attack, while Rakaia’s accuracy started to let them down, and in no time

College A had an 8-1 lead in the third quarter. By three-quarter time they’d turned the game on its head and led 26-21, having won the third quarter 13-5.

Rakaia came out stronger again in the final quarter, but the damage had already been done. College A won the quarter 11-9 to secure the 37-30 win.

Rakaia player/coach Surridge said it was disappointing her side didn’t get to play off in a promotion/relegation match.

But it wasn’t a bad performance to finish the round on, and Surridge said she was impressed with her side’s defence.

“I knew that College were going to come back at us. You could see their line up wasn’t what they usually have in the first half,” she said.

As expected, College A coach Ange Mitchell wasn’t too happy with her side’s first half performance.

“We didn’t really play our game.

We were quite slow and static,

but once we switched at half time back to a more experienced line up in attack, we came right,” she said.

Celtic A v Hampstead A Celtic out-classed Hampstead in the first half, and set themselves up for a convincing 26-18 win.

Hampstead managed just four goals in the first half, with Celtic’s defence in top form and its midcourt moving the ball through the court with relative ease, with their shooters then turning the possession into points.

Celtic held an 8-3 lead at quarter time, and pulled away in the second quarter as Hampstead’s shooting percentage dropped and Celtic capitalised on any errors.

Celtic won the second quarter 7-1 to give themselves a 15-4 lead at half time, leaving Hampstead a big hill to climb in the second half.

They did try though, and an improved effort in the second half

saw them win the third quarter 9-5, to reduce the gap to seven at three-quarter time – 20-13.

But the hill turned out to be too high, with Celtic’s consistency helping them to a 26-18 win.

Methven A v United A Methven’s unbeaten run almost came to an end at the hands of United A, with the two sides eventually unable to be separated.

After a tense final couple of minutes where both sides had a chance to win, the game ended in a 23-all draw.

United A had just one win under their belts heading into the game, but surprised many by putting Methven under pressure in the first half and ending up with a slender 14-13 lead at half time as a result.

Sensing its winning streak was under threat, Methven made some changes at half time and they soon drew even at 18-all, with

Methven centre Sarah Paton making an impact in the mid-court.

United started falling off their shots and Methven’s defence were quick to pounce on any loose ball, and by three-quarter time Methven was in front, 20-18.

United wasn’t going away though, and with five minutes to go they again squared things up at 22-all, before going one up 23-22.

But Methven struck straight back to make it 23-all, and although there was still more than a couple of minutes to play, that was how it finished up.

An injury break resulted in Methven making a change in their shooting circle, and although they got the ball to that circle a number of times, they just couldn’t get the ball into the circle, and through the hoop.

United had a last gasp chance to snatch the win too, but despite such a strong game, they couldn’t quite finish it off.

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Reds see no respite against Hurricanes

Competition fierce in social netball Hampstead Hotel Ashburton Social A’s Lynda Scott battles for possession with Methven LH Farms’ Hannah Holmes during Wednesday’s round of the Mid Canterbury Netball social competition. Hampstead Hotel Ashburton Social A won the match 40-20, while the night’s other winners were Methven Professionals, Hampstead Social Gold, Rakaia B, Rakaia C, Celtic Dragons, Hampstead Social Blue and Mt Somers Social. Hampstead Social A, Methven Professionals and Rakaia B are currently leading the way in the social competition.

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■ HOCKEY

Senior women have home advantage

By James Ford

James.F@TheGuardian.co.nz

Three of the four senior first division men’s and women’s Mid Canterbury hockey teams will be in action today.

In the Mid-South Canterbury men’s first division, Wakanui Black will be Timaru-bound to lock horns with league leaders

Cambridge, while Wakanui Blue have the bye.

Cambridge are undefeated so far with four wins and a draw, including a 9-1 hiding of Wakanui Black a month ago. In contrast, Wakanui Black have won just once this season in a 3-1 win over local rivals Wakanui Blue.

Both women’s teams will

take to the turf in Ashburton as Hampstead host Geraldine before Hampstead-Collegians face Timaru Girls’ High School’s 1st XI. Hampstead currently sit in second spot on the ladder, two points adrift of pace setter Timaru Girls’ High, while HampsteadCollegians are in third place, level on points with Geraldine.

Mid-South Canterbury men’s division one fixture: Cambridge v Wakanui Black, 1pm, Trust Aoraki Turf.

Mid-South Canterbury women’s division one fixtures: Hampstead v Geraldine, 1.30pm, Ashburton Hockey Turf. Hampstead-Collegians v TGHS 1st XI, 3pm, Ashburton Hockey Turf.

The absence of three key All Blacks from an opposition side would usually fill the Queensland Reds with confidence.

Instead it will probably fill them with dread as they brace for a reaction from the wounded Hurricanes in tonight’s Super Rugby clash at Westpac Stadium.

New Zealand Test trio Julian Savea, Cory Jane and Victor Vito, plus gun flanker Ardie Savea and prop Chris Eves, will sit out the match as punishment for breaking a curfew in the lead-up to the Hurricanes’ 32-15 loss to the Sharks in Durban last weekend.

They reportedly only broke that curfew by 18 minutes, weren’t drunk and didn’t do anything wrong - aside from failing to live up to the franchise’s incredibly high expectations.

Hurricanes captain Dane Coles said the banned players are “feeling pretty stink, as they should” and hinted a backlash was coming.

Not that the Reds, rank outsiders to notch what would be their third win of the season, are thinking their task will be any easier.

“They look lighter up front but they’re still a good team, one we’re not underestimating at all,” captain James Slipper said.

“They’re probably going to contend for the title. They’re a worldclass team and their squad’s got a lot of depth. Whoever they seem to bring in does the job for them.

“Losing five experienced players will somewhat affect them but we’re not even concentrating on who they’re fielding, it’s about us this weekend.”

The Hurricanes are secondbottom in a strong New Zealand conference.

The Reds themselves are depleted, with star centre Samu Kerevi (broken hand) joined on the sidelines this week by fullback Karmichael Hunt, who has a minor groin strain.

- AAP

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■ RUGBY LEAGUE

Warriors re-focus

BY DAVID SKIPWITH Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson hopes the fallout from the prescription pills and energy drinks scandal is a turning point in their season.

Johnson returned to the Warriors this week after playing for the Kiwis in last weekend’s transtasman test defeat to the Kangaroos and found a club looking to move on from the dramas of the past fortnight.

The next opportunity will come tonight when they take on the Panthers in Christchurch and look to record rare consecutive victories after their 26-10 win over the Dragons a fortnight ago.

Five players were dropped for that game and made unavailable for test selection for breaching team protocol and others benched for poor form.

Johnson admits the Warriors have had an underwhelming start to the season but says they can emerge from the drugs scandal with a sharpened focus.

The hardline stance taken by coach Andrew McFadden and managing director Jim Doyle in the prescription pills saga made it clear that new and improved standards are expected on and off the field.

“We always knew the coach was the boss,” said Johnson.

“But I hope it’s a turning point.

“We haven’t started the year

off too well and if we can use this to push us in the right direction then we’ll take it.

“We haven’t performed in certain games.

“We’ve won a few but obviously not enough.”

The reintroduction of two of the players punished, backrower Bodene Thompson and bench prop Ben Matulino, was welcomed by their teammates who were largely sympathetic and understanding of their actions.

Manu Vatuvei also returned to team training this week after a week’s medical leave and yesterday broke his silence over his involvement.

After details of the group’s night out became public last

Monday, his predicament worsened that evening after he made an emotional but cryptic social media post before responding angrily to online criticism from fans.

The 30-year-old wasn’t selected to play this weekend but hopes to return to the first grade side soon.

He admitted in a club video he had been struggling for some time and the events of the last week were a “breaking point”.

“It’s good to be back in the environment with all the brothers and the club and I’ve just got to move on from what’s been h a p p e n i n g ,” he said.

Shaun Johnson: “We’ve won a few but obviously not enough”

“My body’s ready to play but my mind’s not there so it’s something I need to get right before I can play with the team.”

Whatever reasons lay behind the group’s behaviour, Johnson alluded to deeper and private issues contributing to their poor judgment.

“We were there for them,” he said.

“We all understand the pressures of this environment and sometimes it’s not as black and white as what it seems.

“There’s no excuse for any of that behaviour and they’ll be the first to say that.

“As team-mates, we just want them back on the field playing alongside us.

“It was disappointing. It’s something we wish we never had to go through.

“Those boys have been dealt with and I know they’re sorry for how things panned out and they just want to get back to playing footy.”

The enthusiastic and committed efforts of the fill-in players who got their opportunity against the Dragons had been unfairly overlooked in the wake of the drugs saga, and Johnson said it was exciting and only fair that the likes of hooker Jazz Tevaga and lock John Palavi retained their spots.

“A lot has gone on but you saw boys come in last week that haven’t played first grade in a while and I guess we haven’t given them enough credit for that.

They came in at a tough time, at a time when the club wasn’t at its best, and they’ve delivered for us so it’s cool to see rewarded with a second chance this week.”

- NZME

Players need to be responsible Kangaroos and NSW Origin forward Trent Merrin says prescription drug abuse in the NRL is an “uncontrollable”, but the onus remains squarely on the individual.

Merrin, who is part of the Penrith side that will face the Warriors in Christchurch today, was speaking in the wake of the recent Warriors’ scandal, which saw five players stood down for taking a mix of prescription drugs and energy drinks.

Ben Matulino and Bodene Thompson return to NRL action today, but Sam Lisone and Albert Vete will play NSW Cup. Manu Vatuvei remains off the paddock.

Konrad Hurrell was also disciplined for being part of the night out, though he denies taking the cocktail of substances.

“It can happen in any sport,” said Merrin. “It’s a bit of an issue but you can’t really control it - it’s one of those uncontrollables in the game.”

Merrin, who is in his eighth season of first grade and has played 11 times for NSW, says clubs and the game’s governing body can only do so much.

“You can deliver a message about what can come from these kind of things but at the end of the day it falls back on the individual and what they want to do,” said Merrin.

“The message is out there to stay away from it but it falls back on the individual and the consequences are their own.”

Penrith teammate Peta Hiku, who came through the grades at the Warriors before leaving for Manly at the end of the 2011 season, admits he was disappointed by the recent events at the Mt Smart club.

“Every coach is different,” said Hiku, “And they have their way of sorting out whatever happened.

I am friends with most of those guys and I was disappointed to see them not playing grade. But I was really happy that a few of them get to come back and play.”

Hiku is expecting a big response from Matulino and Thompson today, after being stood down. - AAP

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Ashburton Guardian 27

In brief

Mio Kiwi in total control

Kiwi grounding key Star apprentice Kei Chiong is crediting her time in New Zealand as a key component in her becoming Hong Kong racing’s most marketable commodity.

Chiong, 23, has become the toast of Hong Kong racing in the course of the past five weeks, her recordbreaking haul of four wins at Sha Tin on April 10 making racing news worldwide and catapulting her to the forefront of thoughts of trainers wanting to capitalise on a 10-pound (4.5kg)-claiming apprentice. Her remarkable run of wins has continued since and she took her tally for the season to 23 with success in the first race at Happy Valley on Wednesday.

“I thought I would do well but I didn’t expect to do this well,” Chiong told NZ Racing Desk this week. “In New Zealand, I had a lot of different experiences and it all helped to get me where I am now.

It’s a lot different to Hong Kong but riding races is just the same.”

Mio Kiwi, with Robert Hannam aboard, was nearly two lengths clear of secondplaced Alpine Julz in the Ashburton Raceway Function Centre Maiden over 2100m at Ashburton yesterday. The winner’s time was 2.21.81.

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Results from yesterday’s Ashburton races The weather was fine and the track dead4 for the Ashburton Races at Ashburton yesterday.

RACE 1 - DAVE THOMSON HARCOURTS ASHBURTON RATING , $8000, 1200m 4-5 Enzedjewel (5) K Mudhoo 1 2-2 Mels Evie (2) H Bennet 2 3-4 Coffee (4) D Bradley 3 Also (in finishing order): 1-1 He’s Gold, 5-3 Carpathia, 6-6 Flytime. 1-1/4L, 1/2L, Nk. Time: 1:09.64.

Win: $5.60. Places: $2.80, $2.00.

Quinella: $13.20. Trifecta: $137.90 (5,2,4). First4: $271.10 (5,2,4,1).

Sub: He’s Gold (1).

Trainer: J & K Parsons, Balcairn. Breeding: 3 f Ruby’s Jester (AUS)-Enzedbee.

RACE 2 - ASHBURTON RACING CLUB LIFE MEMBERS MAIDE, $7000, 1200m 3-4 Portovenere (1) P Shaikh 1 2-1 Zucchero (2) A Chan 2 6-6 Bens Lass (12) J Morris 3 Also (in finishing order): 4-3 Bells Of Ouzeley, 5-5 Paco Rabanne, 1-2 Maher Moment, 10-10 Hugandakiss, 8-8 Chorister, 11-11 Shockette, 12-12 Flavouring, 9-9 Cool Isa, 7-7 Izsmart.

1-1/4L, 1/2L, 2-1/4L. Time: 1:10.29.

Win: $6.50. Places: $2.30, $1.40, $5.10.

Quinella: $13.50. Trifecta: $268.50 (1,2,12). First4: $3094.80 (1,2,12,9).

Double: $32.50 (5/1), $10.40 (5/2).

Trainer: M & M Pitman, Riccarton.

Breeding: 5 g Iffraaj (GB)-Sokool.

RACE 3 - VICTORY LIME RATING 75, $8000, 1600m 1-0 Flag The Groom (5) L Allpress 1 4-0 Edensong (4) B Moore 2 2-0 Carbide (3) S Collett 3 Also (in finishing order): 3-0 Commanding Oak. 1-1/2L, 1-1/4L, 1/2 nk.

Time: 1:38.21.

Win: $1.60. Places: Refund. Quinella: $6.80. Trifecta: $16.60 (5,4,3). First4: $11.10 (5,4,3,2).

Trainer: Bevan Wilson, Ashburton.

Breeding: 4 g Raise The Flag (GB)Groom Thee.

RACE 4 - NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE F&M MAID, $12000, 1600m 3-3 Hungry Eyes (1) R Hannam 1 2-2 Stolen Heart (4) G Jogoo 2 5-5 Windermere Lass (6) D Bradley 3 Also (in finishing order): 1-1 Lindis Pass, 6-6 Sweet Time, 4-4 Wave Racer, 8-8 She’s Galvanised, 9-9 All Around, 10-10 Saledo, 7-7 Ellerstina, 11-11 Sienna Rose.

3/4L, 3/4L, 1-3/4L. Time: 1:37.86.

Win: $5.30. Places: $1.90, $1.60, $2.70.

Quinella: $11.90. Trifecta: $124.80 (1,4,6). First4: $478.20 (1,4,6,2). Quaddie: $577.20 (5/1/5+/1). Double: $7.40 (5+/1), $3.20 (5+/4). Treble: $78.80 (1/5+/1).

Trainer: Sean Cameron, Waiuku. Breeding: 3 f Sebring (AUS)-Mandeville (AUS).

RACE 5 - ASHBURTON RACEWAY

FUNCTION CENTRE MAIDEN, $7000, 2100m 7-7 Mio Kiwi (2) R Hannam 1 2-2 Alpine Julz (5) G Jogoo 2 4-5 Iona Castle (8) S Collett 3 Also (in finishing order): 1-1 Lifesahighway, 3-3 Nancy, 6-4 Serengetti Sun, 8-8 Wayleggo, 9-9 Indian Burt, 5-6 Chili Pepper. 1-3/4L, 1L, 1-3/4L. Time: 2:12.81.

Win: $34.50. Places: $4.20, $1.50, $2.50.

Quinella: $36.90. Trifecta: $773.00 (2,5,8). First4: $4209.00 (2,5,8,6).

Trainer: Sean Cameron, Waiuku. Breeding: 5 g Chinese Dragon (USA)-Pageant.

RACE 6 - RD PETROLEUM RATING 65, $7000, 2100m 1-1 Suzerain (4) D Bradley 1 9-9 Gallant Babe (12) R Hannam 2 3-2 Clem (1) G Jogoo 3 Also (in finishing order): 4-5 Melanie Claire, 2-3 Graffiti, 11-11 Fascinate Me, 10-10 Tell The World, 7-8 Freight Train, 6-6 Elvera, 5-4 Works Wonders, 8-7 Odabella. 1L, 3-1/4L, 2L. Time: 2:12.07.

Win: $4.10. Places: $1.80, $4.50, $2.30.

Quinella: $40.00. Trifecta: $401.20 (4,12,1). First4: $2056.90 (4,12,1,10).

Double: $94.80 (2/4+), $72.60 (2/12).

Trainer: Danny Crozier, Riccarton.

Breeding: 4 m Keeper (AUS)-Lady Cavalier.

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3-3 Royal Road (10) L Allpress 1 5-5 Passamaquoddy (3) S Muniandy 2 1-1 Blue Pool Blur (1) J Lowry 3 Also (in finishing order): 2-2 Shezatoucha, 6-6 Fun Fair, 10-10 Apache Kid, 4-4 Fas, 7-7 Just A Jacket, 8-8 Acute Shock, 9-9 Heaven Knows. 1-1/2L, 2-1/4L, 3/4L. Time: 1:24.44.

Win: $4.70. Places: $2.00, $2.90, $1.10.

Quinella: $33.20. Trifecta: $200.70 (10,3,1). First4: $917.00 (10,3,1,6).

Trainer: Jan Hay, Ashburton. Breeding: 3 f Road To Rock (AUS)-Kristabeba (GB).

RACE 8 - SPEIGHTS ALE HOUSE ASHBURTON RATING 65, $7000, 1400m 4-4 Luke (2) H Bennet 1 1-1 Laaffaire (5) R Hannam 2 5-5 Fugawi (1) J Lowry 3 Also (in finishing order): 3-2 Hot Pants, 2-3 Beauty Ace, 7-7 Peggy’s Choice, 9-9 Miss Mia, 6-6 Gottagetmywoohoo, 10-11 Lotterio, 11-10 Prince Bruno, 8-8 Metalworker, 12-12 Nakoma.

3/4L, 3-1/2L, Nk. Time: 1:24.28.

Win: $11.00. Places: $2.90, $1.50, $3.20.

Quinella: $17.10. Trifecta: $233.10 (2,5,1).

First4: $1118.40 (2,5,1,3). Quaddie: $9325.70 (2/4+/10/2). Place6: $40.00 (ALL/1,4,6/2,5,8/1,4+,12/1+,3,10/1,2,5+).

Double: $57.00 (10/2), $7.50 (10/5+).

Treble: $361.60 (4+/10/2).

Trainer: Neill Ridley, Riccarton. Breeding: 4 g Nom du Jeu-Ballinhand.

Classic targets still on radar Roger James isn’t done with his hunt for Classic success for the season.

The Cambridge trainer has The Hassler and Romantic Maid in contention for Brisbane next month, last-start Gr.2 Championship Stakes winner The Hassler is on track for the Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) at Eagle Farm on June 11 and two-win filly Romantic Maid is set to have one further start as a lead-up to the Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2400m) at the same track a week earlier.

High Chaparral filly Romantic Maid finished third on her Australian debut in a 1900m Rating 78 race at Rosehill last Saturday.

“I was satisfied, but I thought she might have done better,” James said. “Michael Rodd felt she was very much in need of blinkers. He said they would have assisted her in running more than once.

- NZ Racing Desk

The connections of Shillelagh are confident she will make her mark at stakes level. The daughter of Savabeel made an encouraging start to her career before a break and she is in fine fettle for her return to racing at New Plymouth on Saturday. “She has done everything right and her work on Tuesday morning was super,” said Jamie Richards, who prepares the four-year-old with Stephen Autridge. “We can’t fault her condition. “She’s in a bit of a tricky spot in the ratings and in 75 company she’ll get a big weight so we’ve gone for the 85 race – that looks a nice option for her at this stage.”

Secret Spirit on track Group-winning filly Secret Spirit is back in work following surgery.

The Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-trained Swiss Ace filly underwent an operation to remove bone chips from both her front fetlocks after she was unplaced in the Gr.1 NZ 1000 Guineas at Riccarton last spring. Secret Spirit won four straight stakes races last year, putting together wins in the Listed Great Northern Foal Stakes at Ellerslie, the Listed Ryder Stakes at Otaki, the Listed O’Leary Fillies Stakes at Wanganui and the Gr.3 Bonecrusher Stakes at Ellerslie.

“She’s been back in work the last two weeks and we’re very happy with her,” syndicate manager Adrian Clark said.

More preparation Talented mare Abidewithme will return for a final campaign next season. “She’s gone for a break and our understanding is that she will come back into work and race on in foal,” co-trainer Jamie Richards said. Raced by her breeders Sir Patrick and Lady Hogan, the Redoute’s Choice mare has won eight races including the Gr.2 Travis Stakes and she has also placed in two Group One editions of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes. Abidewithme’s promising younger stablemate Hall Of Fame has also been turned out following his last-start win at Pukekohe. “We believe he’s a Guineas colt and he’ll be back in early June with a big race ahead of him.”

- NZ Racing Desk

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Racing Rotorua Venue: Rotorua Meeting Date: 14 May 2016 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9 1 11.58 HAVE YOUR FUNCTION AT ARAWA PARK HWT R65 $20,000, R65 Benchmark & JMPS HWT*, 2200m 1 00x81 Highly Likely dm (19) 72 ..........D Miller (2.5) 2 0196x Raisafuasho m (3) 70.5..............N Quinn (3) 3 277x6 Bahhton dm (20) 70 .......................S Phelan 4 x1000 Cool Hand Duke (21) 69.5 ........S Fannin (3) 5 92104 Domination d (7) 68.5 ...............A Kuru (1.5) 6 x8057 Kentucky Son m (14) 68.5............R Cole (3) 7 100x4 Lacustre t (9) 68 ......................C Studd (2.5) 8 313x7 Wee Biskit dm (18) 67.5 ..................M Cropp 9 54223 Feroz (4) 67.5.................................. T Harris 10 x48x1 Catarina (11) 66.5 ..................L Kennedy (3) 11 000x2 Perry Mason (10) 65.5 12 21900 En Suite b (16) 65 ..........K Veenendaal (1.5) 13 08P5x Beverley Beck m (8) 65 .........S Karnicnik (3) 14 1122x Candidly mb (12) 65..............H Bognuda (3) 15 2321x Hunters Creek m (17) 65 ................M Gillies 16 22Px5 Lucky Tonight tdm (2) 65 .............. M Mitchell 17 570x8 Martini Lass (6) 65 18 90379 Kohi Road (13) 65 19 30352 Cardinal Sin (15) 65 20 700x0 Musashi (1) 65 21 1668x The Talisman tdmh (5) 67 Emergencies: Martini Lass, Kohi Road, Cardinal Sin, Musashi, The Talisman 2 12.22pm TAUMARUNUI GOLD CUP 30TH JULY 3YO 1400 $20,000, 3YO SW+P, 1400m 1 95x23 Shot In The Dark (9) 58.5...........M Cameron 2 02x10 Battle Time (3) 57.5.................... L Satherley 3 0x223 Stradivarius tm (5) 57.5 ...............T Thornton 4 x2542 Wawrinka (1) 57.5 ........................... C Grylls 5 47542 Why Me d (14) 57.5....................R Elliot (a3) 6 2x1x0 Koenigsegg One (8) 57.5 ...............V Colgan 7 09350 Makarios m (6) 57.5 8 x8014 Nahema mb (7) 56.5 .....................M McNab 9 91561 Neala d (11) 56.5 ...............................M Hills

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10 12714 Sleek Secret (4) 56.5 ......................A Collett 11 x5149 Tatters t (2) 56.5 .........................M Coleman 12 8x710 Del Rios (10) 56.5 ...................S McKay (a1) 13 2x324 Master Platinum (13) 56 14 40x21 Wiseman’s Fairy d (12) 55.5 .........D Bradley 3 12.57pm VAN DYK FURNISHERS R65 1400 $20,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 2040x Scamp (6) 60 .............................M Coleman 2 00x25 Blackjack Man tdm (16) 59.5...........A Collett 3 5350x Single Shot tm (12) 59.5 ....................M Hills 4 2431. Cutting Up Rough d (11) 59 .......M Cameron 5 414x5 Rising Son td (7) 59 .......................V Colgan 6 4056x Idaho’s Choice h (4) 58 ......L Magorrian (a1) 7 324x6 Savannah Somoya (10) 57.5...S McKay (a1) 8 17359 Chatham Whisper d (8) 57.5 .........M McNab 9 00x59 Dynamo (5) 57 ................................ C Grylls 10 7199x Flanders m (14) 56.5................... R Hannam 11 370x3 Karen Iris dmb (2) 56.5 .............. L Satherley 12 890x4 No Need m (3) 56.5 ....................T Thornton 13 49x70 Whittaker m (15) 56.5 14 820x0 Goodn’targ tdm (9) 56 15 35238 Flash Gris (17) 54 ....................A Jones (a1) 16 57x02 Remind Me Again (13) 54 17 00062 Hayley Grace 57 .......................... Scratched 18 09350 Makarios m (1) 58 Emergencies: Flash Gris, Remind Me Again, Hayley Grace, Makarios 4 1.32 CRAIG THOM MEMORIAL R65 1215 $20,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1215m 1 x550x Blue Wagon t (8) 60 ...................M Coleman 2 31424 Bigsie (11) 59.5 ........................ E Smith (a3) 3 5735x The Gin Keeper m (12) 59 .........M Cameron 4 80030 Sherpa m (6) 58.5 ..............................M Hills 5 0500x Haypin m (9) 57.5....................S McKay (a1) 6 9x1 Alakazam (4) 57 ............................M McNab 7 18x2 Pasabahce (2) 57 .......................R Elliot (a3) 8 19 Hollywood Lass (5) 56.5 9 0580x Letmego m (7) 56.5..................A Jones (a1) 10 038x0 Enjoy The Ride m (10) 56 ...............A Collett

11 9008x The Tilbury m (14) 56 .........L Magorrian (a1) 12 x569x Parisienne Jewel (13) 55.5 13 70671 Simply Classic td (3) 55.5 ..............V Colgan 14 5400x Link Road (1) 55.5 5 2.09pm TE NGAE MOBIL R85 1560 $30,000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1560m 1 057x8 John Gray m (8) 63.5 ............... R Grant (a4) 2 0757x Canterino (9) 60.5 ...................S McKay (a1) 3 366x7 Taaxman m (10) 59 ..................A Jones (a1) 4 8Px90 Oceania tm (2) 58 ...........................A Collett 5 6x038 Ohope Prince (4) 57.................... R Hannam 6 6x412 Summer’s Day tb (1) 55 .................V Colgan 7 24749 So It Goes m (5) 54............L Magorrian (a1) 8 837x7 Arzak m (7) 54 ...........................M Cameron 9 04175 Bazz m (6) 54.............................R Elliot (a3) 10 06x17 All About Fun tdm (11) 54 ..........L Hemi (a1) 11 00062 Hayley Grace (12) 54 ..................T Thornton 12 1668x The Talisman tmh (3) 54 ....................M Hills 6 2.44pm CAMPBELL INFRASTRUCTURE ROTORUA CUP $75,000, OPN HCP, 2200m 1 34951 Authentic Paddy m (1) 60.5......... R Hannam 2 30122 Storming The Tower dm (6) 54 .......V Colgan 3 90x06 Celebrity Miss tm (10) 53.5 .........T Thornton 4 69x47 Candle In The Wind d (11) 53 ............M Hills 5 7x780 Bechtolsheimer m (5) 53 ............A Jones (a) 6 36x63 Gesemi dm (9) 53 ......................M Cameron 7 5018D El Pistola 53 ................................. Scratched 8 x0089 Perfect Start m (15) 53 ....................A Collett 9 20655 China Star (7) 53...........................D Bradley 10 93184 Sanasar db (13) 53 ......................... C Grylls 11 21132 Chop Suey mb (2) 53 ...................L Hemi (a) 12 14x91 Gentil Tonton m (4) 53................M Coleman 13 6x033 Lion Red dm (12) 53 ............L Magorrian (a) 14 0x950 Mangaroa Flo Jo m (8) 53.........S McKay (a) 15 65514 Nek Minnit td (3) 53.................... L Satherley 16 50382 Arite Guru (14) 53 ........................R Elliot (a) 7 3.20 RYDGES HOTEL ROTORUA R75 1400 $25,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1400m 1 20x31 Torba d (1) 60.................................. C Grylls

2 1108x Jochen Rindt m (4) 60................R Elliot (a3) 3 43170 Luen Yat Miracle td (14) 59.5 ... D Danis (a4) 4 28958 Massofdash td (13) 59 ....................A Collett 5 3246x Rocknrolla 59 ............................... Scratched 6 220x2 A Tad Leica dm (7) 58.5 ........... E Smith (a3) 7 60x11 La Fille En Jeu (19) 58.5 ............L Hemi (a1) 8 02852 Queen Of Navarre mb (5) 58.5S McKay (a1) 9 0x036 Vibrant Moss (18) 58.5...................V Colgan 10 79223 Carnavalito t (2) 58 ....................A Sims (a3) 11 315x7 Nomisma db (8) 58 12 05110 Silver Bubbles dm (11) 58 ........A Jones (a1) 13 206x4 Promises d (15) 57.5..................M Cameron 14 23630 Whatz Occurring d (6) 57.5 ...........D Bradley 15 12881 Legnani td (10) 57 ............S Weatherley (a4) 16 366x1 Sororia dm (12) 57 17 0x306 Empress Elect m (9) 57 ..............T Thornton 18 95x80 Nothing dm (17) 59 19 16x16 Galaxy Miss mb (16) 56.5 20 05x95 Trickle Down tdm (3) 58.5 Emergencies: Legnani, Sororia, Empress Elect, Nothing, Galaxy Miss, Trickle Down 8 3.55 CLASSIC CUISINE ROTORUA F&M WFA STKS $50,000, WFA F&M, 1400m 1 178x4 Madonna Mia m (5) 57 ..................D Bradley 2 24x40 Queens Rose dm (19) 57...............V Colgan 3 53530 Illuminati tdm (3) 57 ....................T Thornton 4 68x31 Fascination Street tdm (4) 57 .....M Coleman 5 70416 Procurement d (10) 57 ....................A Collett 6 10680 Super Trouper m (6) 57 ......................M Hills 7 x0606 Designated Driver tm (15) 57 .....A Jones (a) 8 21212 Miss Denni d (9) 57 .......................M McNab 9 7x761 Silhouette Noire 57 ...................... Scratched 10 69x86 Alleyoop d (1) 57 11 43321 Lady Zafira d (16) 57............L Magorrian (a) 12 5x132 Bonniegirl mb (18) 57.................M Cameron 13 412x2 Aide Memoire dm (11) 57 14 29223 Volks Lightning t (12) 55.................. C Grylls 15 3246x Rocknrolla dm (7) 57 ................... R Hannam 16 60x11 La Fille En Jeu (14) 57 .................L Hemi (a)

17 315x7 Nomisma db (2) 57 18 23630 Whatz Occurring d (13) 57 19 16x16 Galaxy Miss mb (8) 57 20 91561 Neala d (17) 55 Emergencies: Rocknrolla, La Fille En Jeu, Nomisma, Whatz Occurring, Galaxy Miss, Neala 9 4.34pm FIBER FRESH R65 1400 $20,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 0780x Torricella tdm (16) 60 ........ I Musiolkova (a4) 2 1 He Kin Fly (2) 59 ........................M Cameron 3 37523 Tavis Star m (11) 58 ...................R Elliot (a3) 4 8x005 Klitschko d (17) 58 ...................... R Hannam 5 31328 Bonny Emilia td (7) 57.5.................V Colgan 6 01x58 Flying Fantasy dm (5) 57 ...L Magorrian (a1) 7 77x1 Keep On Coming (1) 57 .................. C Grylls 8 18x23 The Secret’s Out (9) 57 .................M McNab 9 10903 Labels tdm (13) 56.5 ...............S McKay (a1) 10 21x66 Underthemoonlight dm (8) 56.5A Jones (a1) 11 269x4 Peach Bellini t (3) 56 ...................T Thornton 12 409x0 Lucky Desire m (12) 55.5 ...................M Hills 13 40x84 Manaia Rose m (4) 55 ....................A Collett 14 x5939 Sombreuil tdmb (15) 55 .............M Coleman 15 35238 Flash Gris (6) 54 16 57x02 Remind Me Again (10) 54 17 00062 Hayley Grace 57 .......................... Scratched 18 09350 Makarios m (14) 58 Blinkers on: Empress Elect (R7), Madonna Mia (R8) Winkers off: The Gin Keeper (R4) SELECTIONS Race 1: Highly Likely, Feroz, Domination, Catarina, Candidly Race 2: Shot In The Dark, Stradivarius, Neala, Wiseman’s Fairy Race 3: Scamp, Karen Iris, Rising Son, Blackjack Man Race 4: Hollywood Lass, Pasabahce, Blue Wagon, Alakazam Race 5: Summer’s Day, Taaxman, So It Goes, Oceania, Bazz Race 6: Gesemi, Gentil Tonton, Chop Suey, Authentic Paddy Race 7: Nomisma, Queen Of Navarre, Sororia, Carnavalito Race 8: Fascination Street, Volks Lightning, Procurement Race 9: He Kin Fly, The Secret’s Out, Bonny Emilia, Peach Bellini

Taranaki gallops Today at New Plymouth Raceway

Taranaki RC Venue: New Plymouth Meeting Date: 14 May 2016 NZ Meeting number: 4 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9 1 11.38am HIREPOOL MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1200m 1 02723 Highbrook (14) 58.5 ......................L Allpress 2 028x0 Acre (5) 58.5 ..................................H Tinsley 3 4x Flash Suggestion b (6) 58.5 ......... D Mo (a2) 4 622x Madame Defarge h (18) 56.5 ..........D Turner 5 2243x Skuffle b (17) 56.5..................... D Hirini (a3) 6 2025x Talita (1) 56.5 .................................. R Jones 7 66324 Aly’s Belt (13) 56.5 ................ H Andrew (a4) 8 4x3x3 Prosecco (4) 56.5............................R Myers 9 7472x Crafty Crim (8) 56.5 ....................... J Parkes 10 33 Grandly (9) 56.5 ......................... Z Moki (a3) 11 2x Off With Her Head h (11) 56.5 12 9840x Lola Jane (15) 56.5 .....................C Lammas 13 8647x Miss Bondi h (16) 56.5 ..................M Tanaka 14 Star Vinsky (7) 56.5.................B Hutton (a1) 15 Kingsgrave (10) 58.5 .......................S Collett 16 7 Turncoat bh (2) 58.5 17 8x Kaiwaka h (3) 56.5 18 08x Maybe Baby 56.5 ......................... Scratched 19 979x6 Platinum Looker (12) 56.5 20 Any Champers Left 58.5 .............. Scratched Emergencies: Kingsgrave, Turncoat, Kaiwaka, Maybe Baby, Platinum Looker, Any Champers Left 2 12.08pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES MAIDEN 2YO RACE $10,000, MDN 2YO, 1200m 1 2 Gingernuts (15) 57.5 ...................C Lammas 2 3x3 Jackson Road h (4) 57.5 .............. D Mo (a2) 3 2. Spondulix h (12) 57.5 ..................... J Parkes 4 5 Amen Corner (7) 57.5 .....................D Turner 5 Technician (1) 57.5.........................H Tinsley 6 6 Jon Snow b (13) 57.5 ....................L Allpress 7 Excalibur (9) 57.5 ............................J Riddell 8 Jimmy Vital h (17) 57.5 ...........B Hutton (a1) 9 24x4 Platinum Raider (16) 55.5 10 4. Hello M’Lady (2) 55.5 ....................M Tanaka 11 All In Abreeze (6) 55.5 .......... H Andrew (a4) 12 Icing On The Cake (3) 55.5 ............. R Jones

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13 Rube Bridges (10) 55.5 ...................S Collett 14 Sweepstake (11) 55.5 .....................R Myers 15 Longford (14) 57.5 16 Edwardian Lady (18) 55.5 17 Zip Zap (5) 55.5 18 6 Hinerangi 55.5.............................. Scratched 19 6 Save The Stars 55.5..................... Scratched 20 6. Sophialign (8) 55.5 Emergencies: Longford, Edwardian Lady, Zip Zap, Hinerangi, Save The Stars, Sophialign 3 12.38 24/7 SECURITY SOLUTIONS RATING 65 1200 $20,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 32212 The Neon Icon dh (2) 60 .............. D Mo (a2) 2 96x68 Silver Court tmh (4) 59.5 ........... D Hirini (a3) 3 230x5 Whatwedo dm (13) 59.5.................. R Jones 4 0800x Mr Ink d (7) 58............................. E Farr (a3) 5 13999 Thane (10) 57.5 ............................. J Parkes 6 64661 Miss Percynallity tdh (11) 57 ...........R Myers 7 048x1 Elusive Jane (1) 56.5 ....................L Allpress 8 10. Smoke House Bay t (9) 56.5 ...... Z Moki (a3) 9 36793 Dan Cugat (6) 56.5 ............... H Andrew (a4) 10 169Px Ellies Empress th (3) 55.5 .............M Tanaka 11 0x604 Olivia Mary td (14) 55.5..... U Holmquist (a2) 12 5658x Itsalright tdmh (12) 55.5 ........ N Teeluck (a3) 13 17948 Gladstone Belle (8) 55 ............B Hutton (a1) 14 5069x Outoftime (5) 54 .........................V Gatu (a2) 15 9x1 Alakazam 57 ................................ Scratched 4 1.14 MASON APPLIANCES HAIER RATING 85 1200 $25,000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1200m 1 1040x Salamanca dm (12) 62.............. D Hirini (a3) 2 22836 Cartell d (10) 60.5 3 7100x Clovelly Park d (3) 60.5 ................... R Jones 4 4346x Pan Dulce dm (14) 58.5 5 3920x Sir Kingwood tdm (9) 58.5 .... N Teeluck (a3) 6 44803 Better Keeper td (6) 57.5.............. D Mo (a2) 7 86x32 Miss Appleton dm (4) 57.5 R Goldsbury (a2) 8 049x9 She’s Slinky dm (13) 57.5 .............M Tanaka 9 8x650 Britt Ekland d (1) 56 ........................R Myers 10 0679x Cool Moon tdm (11) 55.5 ........B Hutton (a1) 11 0207x Te Hana tdmh (8) 54.5 ................... J Parkes

12 x112x Shillelagh db (7) 54 .....................C Lammas 13 2x69x Belial dm (5) 54 .............................L Allpress 14 3080x Tiger Moss dm (2) 54 ......................S Collett 5 1.52 THE KIWI BUTCHER MAIDEN $10,000, 1600m 1 39x38 Cotta Pin (13) 58.5 ..........................J Riddell 2 x8x44 Wolf King (3) 58.5 ..................... D Hirini (a3) 3 7x024 Gordys Gesture (4) 58.5 .................D Turner 4 2 Hoist 58.5 ..................................... Scratched 5 x584x Marquateer h (11) 58.5 ..... U Holmquist (a2) 6 6584x One Of Three h (9) 58.5 ............... D Mo (a2) 7 Any Champers Left h (10) 58.5 .. Z Moki (a3) 8 8 Casting Call (12) 58.5 ...................M Tanaka 9 Dale Doback (14) 58.5 ................... J Parkes 10 Desmond Dee h (6) 58.5.........B Hutton (a1) 11 0x060 Handles (1) 58.5 .........................C Lammas 12 8x552 Briar Rose b (5) 56.5.....................L Allpress 13 x820x Hard To Be Humble h (7) 56.5 ........S Collett 14 08x47 Lovethefeeling h (2) 56.5 ................R Myers 15 0x70 Calmbeforethestorm (8) 58.5 ...... E Farr (a3) 6 2.32 LANDMARK HOMES RATING 65 1600 $22,500, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1600m 1 3600x Katie McKeen tdmh (10) 60U Holmquist (a2) 2 00x13 Justlikeyasister m (3) 59.5 ........... D Mo (a2) 3 15254 Nailed It d (2) 59.5 ........................M Tanaka 4 60x00 Permesso dm (6) 59........................J Riddell 5 675x0 Mr Doole m (4) 59 6 2x934 Diamond Cut (14) 58...................... J Parkes 7 80703 Castup d (5) 58 ..............................H Tinsley 8 08216 Boysway (9) 57.5........................ Z Moki (a3) 9 x11x5 Worthiswaitngold dm (1) 57.5 ..... E Farr (a3) 10 3x712 Meritaggio dmb (8) 57 ...................L Allpress 11 74412 Vinevale (11) 57 ..........................C Lammas 12 5710x Time Bomb tdmh (13) 57 ................S Collett 13 552x4 On Parole 56 ................................ Scratched 14 8x114 Archduchess d (12) 55.5 .........B Hutton (a1) 15 06x17 All About Fun 57.5 ....................... Scratched 16 47836 Hot Spot d (7) 55.5 Emergencies: All About Fun, Hot Spot 7 3.09pm ENERGY CITY FORD OPEN 1800 $30,000, OPEN HANDICAP, 1800m

7 128x0 Windermere Lad m (17) 58.5 Goldsbury (a2) 8 0x625 Platinum Command (9) 58 ..............J Riddell 9 85825 Light Up A Screen (19) 57 ..............S Collett 10 90100 Raaj (1) 57 ..............................B Hutton (a1) 11 35719 Real Savvy (10) 56.5 ..................... J Parkes 12 2200x Ima Tui Girl h (5) 56........... U Holmquist (a2) 13 2130x Polynesia (8) 56 ..............................R Myers 14 902x7 In A Trance m (18) 55.5.................M Tanaka 15 39x00 Stocktake m (13) 55 16 07x24 Ima Perfect Guy b (20) 56.5 17 4420x St D’Ore (16) 56.5 18 05063 City Express (6) 56 19 68x98 Kakahu Nell m (11) 54 20 5000x Cavalry m (2) 56 Emergencies: Stocktake, Ima Perfect Guy, St D’Ore, City Masa Tanaka is down to ride Red Express, Kakahu Nell, Cavalry King in the $30,000 City Ford 9 4.22 PUKEKURA RACEWAY UPCOMING EVENTS RATING 65 1800 $20,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1800m Open at Taranaki today.

1 17361 Skyscraper (12) 60......................C Lammas 2 32x75 The Arabian Duke m (1) 59.5Goldsbury (a2) 1 310x6 Blathwayt m (8) 60 ..........................J Riddell 3 03008 Nicoshine (18) 59 ...........................H Tinsley 2 315x4 Joey Jonz m (11) 59.5 ....................D Turner 4 2048x Twentythirtyfour (15) 59 ............. Z Moki (a3) 3 113x0 Reka m (9) 58.5 ..............................R Myers 5 91x33 Monarch Chimes mb (5) 58.5 ..... E Farr (a3) 4 55224 Chambord b (6) 57.5 ...................C Lammas 6 86261 Perfect Pitch (11) 58.5...................L Allpress 5 78290 Bel Sorriso m (5) 56 ....................... J Parkes 7 0x482 Jumanah b (6) 58 ......................... D Mo (a2) 6 44446 Loves The Show tdh (10) 55.5 ..B Hutton (a) 8 08755 Etonett (2) 57.5 ................................K Smith 7 57x70 Late Decision (2) 55 ......................L Allpress 9 26260 Porotene Magnum (4) 57.5 .............D Turner 8 724x8 Ethical tm (3) 54 ........................... Z Moki (a) 14 Battle Kat th (17) 57 ....................... J Parkes 9 30x69 St Ransom tm (4) 54 ........................K Smith 10 11 40077 Jewel Of The Naki h (7) 56.5.....B Hong (a4) 10 723x8 Mr Kanton m (12) 54 ..................... E Farr (a) 12 140.

Mopsy tdb (14) 56 ...........................R Myers 11 07305 Red King m (7) 54 .........................M Tanaka 12 552x4 On Parole m (1) 54..........................S Collett 13 41605 Teena Rox td (9) 56.......................M Tanaka 5528x Handlemewithcare mh (20) 55 ........S Collett 8 3.44pm SEATON PARK RATING 65 1800 $20,000, 14 15 39x00 Stocktake m (13) 55 Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1800m 16 07x24 Ima Perfect Guy b (10) 56.5 1 32354 The Beaut (12) 60 ........................ D Mo (a2) 17 4420x St D’Ore (19) 56.5 2 0x708 Back In Black m (15) 59.5 ..... H Andrew (a4) 18 05063 City Express (3) 56 3 40021 Newstead tmh (3) 58.5 ..................L Allpress 19 68x98 Kakahu Nell m (16) 54 4 21x44 Pacorus b (14) 58.5....................V Gatu (a2) 20 5000x Cavalry m (8) 56 5 71. Red Rascal h (7) 58.5 ....................H Tinsley Emergencies: Stocktake, Ima Perfect Guy, St D’Ore, City 6 1356 Scoota Brown th (4) 58.5 ................D Turner Express, Kakahu Nell, Cavalry

Auckland dogs Tomorrow at Manukau Raceway

Auckland Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Manukau Sta- 3 56115 Looks All Good 18.41 W & ..............T Steele dium Meeting Date: 15 May 2016 NZ Meeting number: 4 85767 Rocky Boy 18.59 ...............................B Craik 3 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 5 41836 Thrilling Forest 18.80 U & .................Cottam 11; 12 and 13 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 6 57678 No More Debt 18.46........................ T Green 11, 12 and 13 7 x7371 Eva Kaneva 18.62 ............................ S Clark 8 52517 Drury 18.41 ...................................A Cleaver 1 2.24pm MCGHIE PLUMBING SPRINT C1/2, 318m 9 36655 Pat Not Plait nwtd...........................P Henley 1 6421F Ekali 18.42 ..................................... G Farrell 2 85341 Scott No Odds 18.79 B & ................... Steele 10 76487 Miss Velocette 18.63 ...................L Laagland 3 84256 Waerenga Star 18.63 U & .................Cottam 4 3.17 SPARKY’S 100TH START SPRINT C1/2, 318m 1 61257 Sprite On Time 19.03 ..................... I George 4 77124 Screaming Skull 18.70 ..................H R Scott 2 72287 Jump On It 18.75 ......................... H Mullane 5 33523 Agent Schrader 18.56 .......................B Craik 3 23215 Rotovegas Sparky 18.55 ..............R McPhee 6 46617 Wairio Dee Jay 18.74 R & ...........N O’Regan 4 83867 Mittyesque 18.39...............................B Craik 7 57466 Sometime Soon 18.49 ......................B Craik 5 47252 Thrilling Carter nwtd U &...................Cottam 8 58314 Kapai Lana 18.86 U & ...........................Bliek 6 76362 Frankincense 18.59.......................H R Scott 9 56868 You Betcha Noddy 18.88 R &......N O’Regan 7 87733 Red Rascal 18.66 R & ................N O’Regan 10 17781 Jacqui Attack nwtd ....................... M J Lozell 8 24631 Scott My Money 18.75 B & ................ Steele 2 2.42pm AGRC REWARDS SPRINT C0, 318m 9 78887 Wobourn Abbey 18.64 ....................P Green 1 35327 Scott No Show nwtd B & .................... Steele 2 24723 Tiny Grey nwtd ................................P Green 10 55778 Miss Bunnythorpe 18.83 U & ............Cottam 3 46652 Miss Shellac nwtd U & ..........................Bliek 5 3.32pm LOCHINVAR MARLOW STAKES C1, 527m 1 56753 Chateau Neuf 30.89 ........................P Green 4 Tigger On Stilts nwtd.................... H Mullane 2 34846 Podium Bonus 31.36 W & ...............T Steele 5 55248 Hot Star nwtd ................................A Cleaver 3 54334 Roman Action 30.91 ...................B Littlejohn 6 Cyndi Action nwtd .......................B Littlejohn 4 43423 Jinja Mia nwtd W &..........................T Steele 7 44 Idol Eve nwtd B & ............................... Steele 5 63816 Embrace Me nwtd ............................ S Clark 8 74 On Demand nwtd ..............................B Bond 6 77782 Lochinvar Maine 31.30 ...............D Schofield 9 7 Ten Feet Tall nwtd R & ................N O’Regan 7 78542 Zimmer Frame nwtd U & .......................Bliek 10 78688 Minute Sixteen nwtd..........................G Hunt 3 2.59pm GREYHOUNDS AS PETS SPRINT C3, 318m 8 6x787 Jetsun Quaker 30.59......................G Wilson 1 35433 Myrniong Girl 18.62 ........................ T Green 6 3.50pm DOGZONE SPRINT C1, 318m 1 33237 Our Swift Buddy 18.73 ..................... S Clark 2 52265 Calamity Free 18.35 ...................D Schofield

2 28635 Scott No Value 18.51 B &................... Steele 3 67574 Botany Bev 18.63 ............................P Green 4 26364 Opawa Uno 18.64 W & ...................T Steele 5 68664 Trinity Flight nwtd ........................... I George 6 24228 More Salt Needed 18.69 R & ......N O’Regan 7 17248 Electric Dandy nwtd .......................... B Hunt 8 6F647 Fortis Fiona 18.65 U & ......................Cottam 9 24458 Lure Me In nwtd ........................... M J Lozell 10 75863 Maligned 18.73 U & ..............................Bliek 7 4.07 STITCHES UPHOLSTERY STAKES C1, 527m 1 22242 Lovely Rita nwtd .........................D Schofield 2 5333F Mr. Fuss Pot nwtd........................B Littlejohn 3 35874 Zalia 30.85 W &...............................T Steele 4 28548 Thrilling Evie 30.98 U & ........................Bliek 5 16667 Percentage Girl 30.90 .................L Laagland 6 56888 Jelly Gem 30.73 U & .........................Cottam 7 F4442 Golden Ivy nwtd W &.......................T Steele 8 25314 Lochinvar Belle nwtd ..................D Schofield 8 4.25pm HEWLETT ELECTRICAL SPRINT C1, 318m 1 78774 Botany Hot Shot 18.59 ....................P Green 2 37564 Scott Some Ticka 18.85 B & .............. Steele 3 18548 Contemporaneous 18.57 R & .....N O’Regan 4 82824 Lord De Air 18.52 .............................M Black 5 21122 Idol Gee 18.89 B &............................. Steele 6 23484 Our Jack Attack 18.62 .................. M J Lozell 7 473F7 Jobs Rite nwtd ............................... I George 8 63554 Plaiting Puss nwtd U &..........................Bliek 9 57885 Zipping Sonia nwtd ....................D Schofield 10 66787 That Ice Cold 18.96...................... H Mullane 9 4.44pm PLASTERBOARD LTD STAKES C2, 527m

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

86126 Bee Lichter 30.97 ............................. S Clark 58841 Montana 30.60 ................................P Green 35365 Global Conquest 31.21 W &............T Steele 66115 Lucky Collect 30.73....................D Schofield 52757 Crying In Vegas 30.92 ...................... S Clark 34574 Kitty’s Shiraz 30.55 H & ..............L Laagland 64443 Opawa Kuru nwtd W & ....................T Steele 15361 Fortis Flier 30.74 U & ........................Cottam 12587 Jinjaless 30.78 W &.........................T Steele 56878 Cawbourne Wales 30.57 ..............R McPhee 10 5.03 CAROL’S TAB CLENDON SPRINT C5, 318m 1 81511 Yeboah 18.05 ................................... S Clark 2 x6517 Prophecy nwtd ............................... G Farrell 3 62135 Von Trapp 18.18 ................................B Craik 4 83426 Sharella nwtd ....................................B Craik 5 75118 Speed Lorde 18.21 ...........................B Craik 6 421x3 Bright Star 18.05 ...............................B Bond 7 43122 Kit And Caboodle 18.18 .............D Schofield 8 28533 Nangar Star 18.05......................D Schofield Emergencies: 9 43125 Britney Star 18.50 U & ..........................Bliek 10 24287 Zipping Steve 18.41 ...................D Schofield 11 5.28 GREYHOUND FUNCTION CENTRE SPRINT C3, 318m 1 77315 Skyler White 18.60 ............................B Craik 2 44255 Belcroft Banker 18.26 ................H Laagland 3 21181 Opawa Poppy 18.51 B & .................... Steele 4 24577 Sacred Can You 18.54 R & .........N O’Regan 5 31367 Sonic Attack 18.62 ....................... M J Lozell 6 32342 Simply Yeti 18.56 ............................. T Green

7 8 9 10

87524 Cyclone Lusi 18.62 U & ....................Cottam 6F763 Fresco Star 18.55........................B Littlejohn 84585 Rockin’ Fancy 18.57 ...................D Schofield 68888 Rotovegas Rara 18.45 .................R McPhee 12 5.45pm DELI’S SPORTS BAR CLENDON INN SPRINT C4, 318m 1 17751 Baymax 18.50 ...................................B Craik 2 18761 Multi Chaser 18.50 .......................... T Green 3 32248 Aniu nwtd ....................................... G Farrell 4 46471 Good Return 18.36 ....................D Schofield 5 68342 Made Time 18.31 ..............................B Bond 6 36773 Talkin Fancy 18.38 .....................D Schofield 7 86374 Simply Sam 18.38 ......................D Schofield 8 22185 Paua Shot nwtd J &.........................D Fahey Emergencies: 9 11456 Stylish Fancy 18.39 ....................D Schofield 10 85768 Thrilling Galaxy 18.49 U & ................Cottam 13 6.07 JACK’S WHOLESALE MEATS C1, 318m 1 52838 Stainless Knocka nwtd U & ...................Bliek 2 75336 Asta 18.75 .....................................A Cleaver 3 65226 Scott The Looks 18.90 U & ...............Cottam 4 3x544 Botany Holly 18.90 ..........................P Green 5 45236 Le Roi nwtd B & ................................. Steele 6 53177 Scott No Limbs 18.94 B & .................. Steele 7 62546 Cookie Monster 18.63 .......................B Craik 8 56454 Golfing Buddy 18.64 R & ............N O’Regan 9 85684 Tepirita Amber 18.58 R & ............N O’Regan 10 35477 Queen Star 18.83........................... I George LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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Saturday, May 14, 2016

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■ RESERVE BANK

Rates may not be cut until August

BY TINA MORRISON The Reserve Bank may hold off cutting interest rates until August rather than moving in June because the economy isn’t looking so bad and it’s tactically better to wait longer, ANZ New Zealand economists say.

Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler kept the official cash rate unchanged at his review last month, predicting inflation would pick up as the slump in oil prices washes out of the data and capacity pressures start to build in the economy. Still, he said further policy easing may be required to ensure that future average inflation settles near the middle of the 1 per cent-to-3 per cent target band.

“We now expect the RBNZ to maintain the OCR at 2.25 per cent

Graeme Wheeler in June,” ANZ’s New Zealand chief economist Cameron Bagrie and senior economist Philip Borkin said in a note.

“We have felt for some time that a June cut was a line-ball call. Re-

cent developments have, in our view, tipped the balance. Further RBNZ easing is still more likely than not, however.”

ANZ said the economy is “showing very few signs of rolling over”, despite dairy strains and tighter financial conditions, as activity indicators remain “solid” and business and consumer sentiment hold up at “decent” levels.

Global financial markets had also improved, with rising oil prices likely to impact near-term inflation and negate the deflationary impact of a higher New Zealand dollar.

The economists also say the Reserve Bank is unlikely to reduce interest rates at a time when it’s mulling new macro-prudential measures to cool an accelerating housing market and as debt levels

increase. They also note that core inflation appears to be rising, with capacity constraints intensifying particularly in the construction sector and tentative signs of a lift in wage growth. Inflation expectations have stabilised and the Reserve Bank’s next survey of expectations for two years out will probably show a small lift, they say.

Tactically, the Reserve Bank will probably prefer to hold rates unchanged in June, as it awaits key inflation and growth data, and giving itself more time for an ‘easing bias’ to weigh on the currency, ANZ said. “Baiting the market by holding but with an easing bias is not without (currency) risk. But cutting but signalling no more to come can be worse,” ANZ said.

The economists put the odds

of a cut in August at about 60 per cent and say global risks mean they expect the rate to fall as low as 1.75 per cent next year.

“The global situation remains vulnerable and the actions of other central banks are keeping the New Zealand dollar stronger than ‘desirable’.

“In a world where currencies are diverging from fundamentals, interest rates must converge, and this is a force we suspect will drag the RBNZ back to the easing table at some stage,” they said.

While the Government has signalled a more expansionary fiscal stance in the near term, which would support activity, a greater focus on debt repayment in the medium term still argues for low rates for longer, ANZ said.

– NZME

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■ MILK PRICE FUTURES

NZX to launch contracts

BY TINA MORRISON NZX, the financial markets operator, will launch its milk price futures contracts on May 27, followed later by options contracts.

Wellington-based NZX last month detailed its plans to start a futures and options market for milk on its trading platform, allowing farmers, processors and others linked to the local dairy industry a way to fix the future price of milk to reduce uncertainty. The milk contracts will add to the NZX’s existing futures contracts for whole milk powder, skim milk powder, anhydrous milk fat and butter, and its whole milk powder options.

“As expected with new deriva-

tives products, we expect that liquidity in the market will build slowly at first,” NZX head of markets Mark Peterson said in a statement. “We will continue to focus our efforts on growing market participation and trading activity, and educating interested parties on the benefits of commodity risk management tools.”

Global dairy prices have become increasingly volatile over recent years as government subsidies and schemes propping up prices have reduced, allowing prices for more products to be set by the market.

For farmers, that’s meant huge swings in prices, with the country’s dominant milk processor

Fonterra Co-operative Group paying a record $8.40 per kilogram of milksolids in the 2013/14 season but just $3.90/kgMS in the current 2015/16 season.

“With 95 per cent of their product sold overseas, New Zealand dairy farmers are highly exposed to the global dairy market. The new futures and options contracts will help to level the playing field with their overseas counterparts in the US or Europe, who have access to a wide range of risk management tools,” Peterson said.

The launch of the related milk price options contracts will be announced in June following the futures contracts launch, NZX said.

– NZME

Daily Volume move ’000s

179 –3 2.7m 226 –2 3.9m 2580 –24 68.59 118 – 657.5 657 –2 482.0 410 +2 881.3 63 – 1.1m 1209 +9 39.61 533 +1 1.9m 1565 –3 80.50 956 –16 566.2 858 +2 1.1m 573 –7 199.3 659 –2 78.41 214.5 –1.5 413.9 134 – 785.8 117 –2 1.0m 328.5 –0.5 624.9 149 –1 1.0m 149.5 – 2.1m 1675 –3 40.07 273 +7 983.0 568 +6 677.0 182 –2 358.6 306.5 –0.5 1.1m 534 +1 1.1m 275 +10 483.7 100 –1 337.7 475 +15 96.38 1920 +20 22.18 130 – 578.4 166 +1 222.1 544 –1 222.6 920 –13 684.0 128 –2 444.3 398 –14 1.1m 495.5 – – 367 –2 8.9m 215 –3 136.0 222 –0.5 356.3 446 – 124.6 179 –2 128.6 461 –4 212.5 776 –8 23.44 341 –2 904.0 214.5 +2.5 252.2 270 –4 105.9 3175 –61 42.32 1655 +113 181.3 833 +17 916.9

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a2 Milk Company ATM Air NZ AIR ANZ Banking Gr ANZ Argosy Prop ARG Auckland Intl Airpt AIA Chorus CNU Coats Gr COA Comvita CVT Contact Energy CEN Ebos Gr EBO F&P Healthcare FPH Fletcher Building FBU Fonterra Share Fund FSF Freightways FRE Genesis Energy GNE Goodman Prop Tr GMT Heartland Bank HBL Infratil IFT Kathmandu Hldgs KMD Kiwi Property Gr KPG Mainfreight MFT Meridian Energy MEL Metlifecare MET Metro Perf Glass MPG Mighty River Power MRP Nuplex Ind NPX NZ Refining NZR NZX NZX Orion Health Gr OHE Port Tauranga POT Precinct Properties PCT Prop For Industry PFI Restaurant Brands RBD Ryman Healthcare RYM Skellerup SKL Sky Network TV SKT Sky City SKC Spark SPK Steel & Tube STU Stride Property STR Summerset Gr Hldgs SUM Tower TWR Trade Me Gr TME TrustPower TPW Vector VCT Vital Hlth Prop Tr VHP Warehouse Gr WHS Westpac Banking WBC Xero XRO Z Energy ZEL

Buy price

22/4

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At close of trading on Friday, May 13, 2016

15/4

S&P/NZX 50 Index Gross constituents

q S&P/NZX 50 Gross

6,916.57

–6.6

–0.1%

q S&P/NZX 20 index

4,954.03

–2.06

–0.04%

q S&P/NZX All Gross

7,461.52

–5.89

–0.08%

p Rises 37 q Falls 67

WORLD MARKETS

S&P/ASX 200 index q

5,329.0

–30.3

–0.57%

At close of trading on May 13, 2016

p Dow Jones Indust.

17,720.5

+9.38

+0.05%

At close of trading on May 12, 2016

q FTSE 100 index

6,104.2

–58.3

–0.95%

At close of trading on May 12, 2016

q Nikkei 225 index

16,412.2 –234.1 –1.41% At close of trading on May 13, 2016

METAL PRICES

Source: interest.co.nz

p Gold

1,279.25

London – $US/ounce

+2.4

+0.19%

q Silver London – $US/ounce

17.23

–0.28

–1.60%

–4.0

–0.08%

q Copper London – $US/tonne

4,744.0

NZ DOLLAR

Source: BNZ

Country

As at 4pm May 13, 2016

Australia Canada China Euro Fiji Great Britain Japan Samoa South Africa Thailand United States

TT buy

0.9475 0.8926 4.7217 0.6135 1.4714 0.4805 75.83 1.8312 10.409 24.41 0.6955

TT sell

0.9157 0.8596 4.144 0.587 1.3556 0.4637 72.63 1.601 10.032 23.27 0.6705

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■ TOURISM

Govt earmarks extra $20m for tourism

By Fiona RotheRham The Government is to invest an extra $20 million over four years to support tourism, with $12 million heading to a new fund to help communities with small infrastructure projects as tourism numbers are forecast to climb to 4.5 million by 2022.

The new funding is in addition to the more than $130 million a year the Government currently spends in the tourism sector.

Local government bodies will need to apply to the new Regional Mid-Sized Tourism Facilities Fund to access the $12 million and Prime Minister John Key said they’d need, in many cases, to match dollar for dollar any funding they receive.

“If there’s someone with a very small rating base that doesn’t have the money, we’d probably pick up the bill, but we do want to leverage it if we can,” Key said.

The need to upgrade infrastructure in areas affected by the big upturn in international visitors has been identified as a key priority by the industry.

Key said one of the aims of the fund will be to help local communities manage freedom camping issues such as human waste being

John Key left on the side of the road, but he added the funding would go on more than just new toilets. It was also likely to be spent on things like new signage and more parking facilities, he said.

A working group, including sector representatives, will help set up the application process and

funding criteria for the grants.

When asked whether $12 million is sufficient, particularly given his earlier statements that international visitors contribute over $900 million in goods and services tax a year, Key said it was probably not enough long-term.

“It’s a good starting point. Over

time there is the potential to do more,” he said.

Tourism New Zealand will get $8 million of the extra $20 million the Government is putting up to target key growth markets such as India and the US eastern seaboard.

“With strong economic growth prospects, India’s potential as a source of visitors is high. And the highest number of visitors from India peak in May – one of our shoulder seasons,” Key said.

Tourism NZ chief executive Kevin Bowler said additional marketing activity will begin immediately in the US to capitalise on newly announced air services which are expected to result in a 30 per cent increase in seats between the US and NZ. It is moving to spend all of its annual $80 million marketing budget on encouraging high-value tourists in the shoulder season, given capacity constraints at peak times in the tourism hotspots such as Queenstown.

Key also announced additional investments in three new tourism projects – with $2.5 million for the development of new facilities at the New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts Institute in Rotorua, over $1.2 million to Timber Trail Ad-

ventures for the development of a new 80-bed lodge on the Timber Trail cycleway, and half a million dollars for the development of a new bungy launch system at Queenstown Bungy’s Nevis site.

The Government has now invested $14.6 million in 22 projects, with applicants contributing $44.3 million.

As well as the direct government investment, a steering group of government and tourism sector people has been established to try to accelerate investment in new hotels.

One of the big constraint issues identified at this week’s Trenz tourism conference in Rotorua has been a lack of accommodation with Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick saying the city needed help attracting investment in a new five-star hotel.

The Prime Minister said he’s also due to make an announcement this weekend relating to a new cycle trail in the South Island.

The Tourism Industry Association announced a re-branding yesterday morning to Tourism Industry Aotearoa and launched a new website to better reflect its role as a voice for the industry rather than as a member association.

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Stride Property Ltd (STR) has announced the sale of the Hamilton Central Shopping Centre (Kmart) for $NZ13.425m, and the sale of an office property at Penrose, Auckland, for $NZ31.8m.

Goodman Property Trust (GMT) has announced the commencement of three new industrial developments with a total project cost of $NZ32.38m.

The projects include two at Highbrook Business Park and the other at The Gate Industry Park in Penrose.

Kiwi Property Group Ltd (KPG) has announced that it is acquiring 50 per cent of The Base at Te Rapa, Hamilton from Tainui Group Holdings for $NZ192.5m and has made an offer for the remaining 50 per cent.

Sylvia Park at Penrose, developed and owned by KPG, gained $67m in value (10.5 per cent) over the past year.

Augusta Capital Ltd (AUG) has entered into an unconditional agreement to purchase the new NZME House, Auckland from the developer for $NZ115.8m.

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Argosy Property Ltd (ARG) has signed a new 10-year lease with NZ Post over all but the top three floors of the NZ Post Building on Waterloo Quay, Wellington.

ARG has also announced a $13m construction contract which will provide functional improvements to the building.

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Pay talks louder than job satisfaction Sue Newman

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he gap between rich and poor in New Zealand is growing, no secret about that, but less obvious is the growing gap between the salaries of the most highly paid and the rest.

The New Zealand Herald newspaper hunted down details on some of the top salaries paid in New Zealand and it not only found they were high, it also found that people at the top of the income tree regularly received pay increases that were many percentage points higher than their staff.

On average they found that CEOs of the largest listed companies got a 12 per cent pay rise while their employees got 3.2 per cent – if they were lucky.

It makes your eyes water when you translate that 12 per cent increase into actual dollars. Apparently for some a pay rise is equal to more than $150,000 a year.

For the average Kiwi struggling to take home $50,000 a year and possibly looking at the second or third year in a row without a pay rise, knowing someone’s pay rise is equal to three times your salary is galling.

Yes, pay must be according to the job, skill and experience. No question, but it’s indecent that while some people earn several million each year, others struggle along on the minimum wage.

There are a raft of arguments trotted out to support high pay rates, low pay rates and salary increases or not, but it’s difficult to understand how what one person does can be worth $3 million more than another.

Of course there should be a salary gap between the shop floor and upper management, that’s not the issue, it’s the size of the gap that’s the problem. It’s always been there, but it’s now excessive.

No-one wants to return to the days of the heavily unionised and influenced workplace where the call to strike over wages saw workers downing tools and heading home, often for days, while the union and the employer battled it out.

That militancy has been consigned to the past, thank God, but across New Zealand there will be employees who wonder whether we’ve gone too far in the opposite direction. The power is now all in the employers’ hands.

Job satisfaction talks, but money talks louder.

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The media salivates over Panama Papers

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ed by our foremost conspiracy theorist, Mr Nicky Hager, the media pack snapping at his heels, the wildly over-excited Fourth Estate, is doing its absolute best to revel in that ancient pastime, “making a mountain out of a molehill”. But then that, so often, is their modus operandi.

The scent of scandal is utterly irresistible and the scramble to be the journalist who brought down a (the) prime minister completely overwhelming. It’s “the opportunity of the ages”, as an American journo might put it.

“There can be no doubt about it,” cries Mr Hager of Dirty Politics notoriety, “New Zealand is now a tax haven for the rich, famous and corrupt.”

“Too true,” echoes the suave, James Shaw, the current coleader of the Greens, but looking much more like a well-dressed pillar of the National Party.

“Our priceless reputation for integrity, reliability and sustainability is now on the line.”

Others too, have fallen over themselves to rush to condemn the implications of the Panamanian revelations, notable among them the latest leader of the Labour Party, Andrew Little.

He may feel this unexpected South American windfall could contain the canker of a breakthrough in his so-far spectacularly unsuccessful campaign to undermine the apparently impregnable foundation of Mr

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Key’s on-going stranglehold on the body politic.

He has publicly expressed wellcontrolled indignation at what these rogue papers may mean for Aotearoa, New Zealand. And who can blame him? Our system obliges him to make the most of what he perceives to be at least a crack in the National wall.

However, “at this point in time”, as a good media person could well describe it, I doubt whether this is the silver bullet for which he has been searching in the months since he took over from his doomed predecessor, David Cunliffe.

So far the event has been an exercise in fevered sensationalism whereby the media, ably supported by their colleagues at Newshub and TV One news, do their best to elevate the occurrence to massive proportions, to keep it firmly in the public eye, even hoping it will culminate in the fall of the Government.

(Newshub advertising revenue might then also improve).

All things, as we well know, are possible in politics and elsewhere, but pundits and profes-

sors beyond the confines of the media cocoon have begun to “rubbish” these prophecies of the inevitable and pending collapse of everything we hold dear in this land and the expectation of unavoidable financial devastation.

Some have even, daringly, gone as far as to describe the Panama Paper as a “flop”.

“Experts” have been wheeled in to emphasise our tax regime is sound in wind, limb and “transparency”; that we are not in the same league as the Virgin, Channel or Cook Islands, those bastions of tax flexibility, and very little, if any, laundering of grubby money occurs on our watch.

Whether that becomes the final verdict on this enormous leak of supposedly confidential documents remains, as ever, to be seen.

The whistle blowers involved must be delighted by the global uproar that has accompanied their handiwork.

So far, they have one scalp to put on their wall, that of the Icelandic prime minister, but he is the only one.

They might have hoped for more high profile heads by now.

Mr Key seems not to be shivering in his shoes while business goes on as usual. As it should.

The men, women and children on the streets of our great country – and that’s just about all of us – have minimal interest in media-generated shenanigans in high places and prefer to get with

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the daily grind and all that goes with it. The media made the same mistake in their coverage of the last election when they swamped the news outlets with stories of the ubiquitous, Mr Hager, random bloggers and sundry phone hackers, none of them remotely relevant to the concerns of the people. Winston Peters has even managed to disinter his old triumph of the Wine Box investigation of the mid-1990s.

Meanwhile, war has broken out in Parliament, the Prime Minister ejected, while other MPs have, with gusto, thrown themselves into the hurly-burly. The Speaker has been earning his keep attempting to pacify the raging reps and returning the proceedings to some sort of order and decorum.

At the end of it, though, as Shakespeare would have described it, it has been an exercise “full of sound and fury, signifying nothing”.

What a pity passions cannot be similarly raised when it comes to the matter of child after child in this country being on the end of brutal, often fatal, treatment.

Now that would be an issue really worth getting steamed up about.

So there you have it. That’s where the matter rests. The legendary “jury” is still out as far as the Panama Papers are concerned.

We await the verdict with a keen mix of trembling expectancy and morale-boosting sang-froid.

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Junk takes chunk of space window When you sit around imagining life aboard the international space station (we all do that, right?) one thing you probably don’t want to think about is space junk slamming into your vessel. And you almost certainly don’t want to imagine a piece of that junk taking a chunk of your spacecraft’s window with it.

Especially not when the chipped window in question is the one that provides some of the best views of Earth.

But that’s exactly what happened last month in the space station’s Cupola, a Europeanbuilt 2010 addition that you’re sure to recognise - it’s where those great pictures and videos showing stunning shots of our planet are taken.

“I am often asked if the International Space Station is hit by space debris,” British astronaut Tim Peake, who took the freaky photo of the damaged window, said in a statement.

“Yes - this is the chip in one of our cupola windows, glad it is quadruple glazed!”

Um, yeah. You can say that again.

The astronauts, of course, are perfectly safe - they generally don’t tweet photos during life-threatening station crises.

And the views are safe, too - the chip is less than a centimetre across. According to the

Is that all there is?

The hole in the international space station is superficial but still a little unsettling.

European Space Agency, the damage was likely caused by something as unassuming as a flake of paint or a metal fragment just a few thousandths of a millimetre across.

A flake of paint. Let that sink in.

Because of the incredibly high speeds of these orbiting pieces of debris, something 1cm across could disable critical instruments on the space station, and anything larger could penetrate the sturdy shields that protect crew

modules. Debris 10 centimetres across could shatter the spacecraft into pieces. In 2013, experts estimated that there were at least 29,000 objects of this size orbiting Earth.

The danger posed by errant space debris were dramatised in the 2013 film Gravity, in which astronauts on a shuttle mission are terrorised by speeding chunks of space junk.

Space junk is definitely a real concern. Mashable reports that NASA tracks more than 500,000 pieces of defunct

satellites and old rocket bits orbiting Earth, some no larger than marbles, so that the space station can be manoeuvred away from close encounters but many small pieces, like the one that hit the space station, are too difficult to keep track of.

These days space agencies try to be more mindful of the waste left behind by missions, but no one has found an ideal solution for cleaning up the junk that’s already there.

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■ UNITED KINGDOM

IMF to enter Brexit row The IMF is set to intervene in the increasingly bitter Brexit battle after the Bank of England’s warning that withdrawal could cause recession provoked a furious backlash from the Leave campaign.

IMF managing director Christine Lagarde was expected to deliver a sharp, downbeat, warning regarding the economic impact of Britain turning its back on Brussels as she was meeting Chancellor George Osborne at the Treasury.

And in a double-whammy attack against the Leave side, Tory former prime minister Sir John Major was accusing the Brexit campaign of “fuelling prejudice” with dangerous falsehoods on immigration.

In a strongly worded apparent swipe at senior Conservatives in the anti-EU camp, like Boris Johnson and Michael Gove, Sir John insisted “a boundary had been crossed” and fear-inducing rhetoric risked provoking long-term divisions in the country.

“As the Leave arguments implode one by one, some of the Brexit leaders morph into Ukip, and turn to their default position - immigration,” he said.

IMF’s managing director Christine Lagarde “This is their trump card. I urge them to take care, this is dangerous territory that - if handled carelessly - can open up long-term divisions in our society.

“Of course, it is legitimate to raise the issue of the sheer number of those wishing to enter our country.

“I wholly accept that. Nor do I wish to silence debate. We mustn’t overlook genuine concerns, but these should be expressed with care, honesty and

balance. Not in a manner that can raise fears or fuel prejudice. The Leave campaign are crossing that boundary, and I caution them not to do so.

“We must not let emotions be stirred by false fear - nor allow that false fear to impair our judgment on the future of our country,” Sir John said at Oxford University in his most high profile intervention in the referendum campaign so far.

The hard-hitting attack came as Bank of England governor Mark Carney’s warning that Brexit could trigger a technical recession provoked demands for his sacking from prominent Leave campaigner, and Tory MP member of the Commons Treasury select committee, Jacob Rees-Mogg.

“Mark Carney has intervened speculatively in a political matter. It’s the responsibility of the Monetary Policy Committee to be independent, and he’s decided to make a deeply political choice in a referendum which is the concern of the British people, and therefore, he should be fired,” the MP told Sky News.

Mr Rees-Mogg accused the governor of deliberately talking down sterling for political

reasons.

“It is quite extraordinary, and I think unprecedented, for a governor of a central bank to tell people to short his own currency,” he said.

Prime Minister David Cameron, who was accused of dodging a head-to-head TV debate on Brexit, insisted it was the Bank’s job to warn of risks to security after it said withdrawal could “materially” hit UK growth and cause the pound to fall “sharply” and inflation to spike, while the economy would suffer as households and businesses reined in spending.

The French economy minister, Michel Sapin told BBC Newsnight that Brexit would boost the far right across Europe.

“In France, in Germany, in Italy, in Spain, there will be demands for their own votes,” he said.

“You can imagine what would happen then, we’d have a sort of fragmentation of Europe which would have its own consequences for the UK in turn because the UK has a strong interest in Europe, a Europe where trade and people can move around easily.

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Katy Perry has broken her silence after boyfriend Orlando Bloom was pictured looking cosy with Selena Gomez.

The songstress, who’s been happily dating the 39-year-old Lord of the Rings star for several months, stayed silent after photos surfaced of the actor and singer in Las Vegas last weekend.

The singer has broken her silence with a message to her Twitter followers with a link to Peggy Lee’s version of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller song Is That all there is? Perry’s post was simply captioned with the song title and a link to the video on YouTube. Perry didn’t elaborate any further on the situation.

Readers stylish choice Lara Worthington has been deemed the most stylish woman by readers of of the Australian based InStyle magazine. The New York-based model accepted the readers choice award on Thursday night in Sydney at the magazine’s Women Of Style event. Worthington walked the red carpet in a white and grey transparent Dior dress with scalloped shorts worn underneath. She posed for photos, but didn’t speak to waiting media. Rumours have been swirling this week that the model, who has a oneyear-old son Rocket with husband actor Sam Worthington, is pregnant with their second child. She has been back home in Australia on a promotional trip for Dior perfume J’Adore, but her media appearances have been limited.

Kiwi features on The Catch When Kiwis get a chance to watch Shonda Rhimes’ new TV show The Catch next week, they’ll likely recognise a familiar tune as the series opens. The show, which premiered in the US in March, follows a private investigator who is defrauded by her own fiancé. And Kiwi singer Gin Wigmore sets the tone for the series, with her song Man Like That opening the first episode. Taken from her 2011 Gravel & Wine album, the song’s lyrics “Girl, you gotta wonder ‘bout a man like that” perfectly sums up the story of a woman done wrong.

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■ TURKEY

Kurdish rebels killed in blast A Turkish official said four Kurdish rebels were killed while loading explosives onto a truck in southeastern Turkey yesterday, hours after a separate blast targeting the military in Istanbul wounded eight.

The explosion that killed the Kurdish rebels occurred in the province of Diyarbakir in the Sarikamis district and it wounded 10 others, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorised to speak to the media.

Sarikamis is about 15km from the mainly Kurdish city of Diyarbakir.

In Istanbul, a car bomb targeting the Turkish military exploded, wounding eight people, officials said.

The explosion occurred inside a parked car near the entrance to a military garrison in Istanbul’s Sancaktepe neighbourhood as the evening rush hour began, the area’s mayor, Ismail Erdem, said.

Five military personnel and three civilians were injured in the explosion, one seriously, Istanbul governor Vasip Sahin said.

The private Dogan news agency showed video of the wrecked car, which was still on fire. The windows of nearby buildings were blown out by the force of the blast.

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In brief Canine cancer link Genes have been identified that predispose bull and boxer dog breeds to brain cancer and at least one may also influence the disease in humans. Flat-faced “brachycephalic” dog breeds, such as bulldogs and boxers, are known to be especially vulnerable to glioma, a severe form of brain cancer. Scientists pinpointed three genes highly associated with glioma risk. One of the genes, CAMKK2, was found to be less active in gliomas than in normal brain tissue in dogs and humans.

Professor Karin Nilsson, from Uppsala University in Sweden, said: “These results indicate that further investigations of the role of these three genes development would be of interest, with potential benefit to both dog and human.”

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Siege weaponry claim

Security and forensic officers work at the explosion site after a car bomb struck a bus in DiPHOTO AP yarbakir, Turkey.

The explosion comes just two days after Kurdish rebels detonated a car bomb close to a police vehicle in Diyarbakir, killing three people and wounding dozens.

The rebels of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, have been targeting police and military targets since July, when a

fragile peace process collapsed.

The Islamic State group has also been blamed for a series of deadly bombings in Turkey.

The PKK is fighting for autonomy for Turkey’s Kurds in the southeast of the country. It has waged a decades-long insurgency against the Turkish state in a conflict that has claimed 40,000

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lives. The group is considered a terrorist organization by Turkey and its allies.

PKK-linked rebels have staged multiple bomb attacks against Turkish police and troops, which in turn have carried out tankbacked security operations in flashpoint areas.

-AP

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Indigenous Aussie Resistance to antibiotics feared to face catwalk The problem of resistance to antibiotics caused by an over-reliance on them in recent decades is only going to get worse, the British Government’s chief medical officer warned.

Professor Dame Sally Davies said the issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) needs to be raised into the political arena so leaders realise that if they don’t act they will be “embarrassed by our children”.

Prof Davies was among a cohort of global health leaders at a summit in London discussing how the world can tackle such resistance, both in animals and humans.

While Britain is among those spearheading the campaign, Prof Davies said it was not about “telling the rest of the world to catch up”.

She warned Britain leaving the EU would make it harder to have a “meaningful voice” on the problem, but said: “This isn’t a European issue. Europe leads the way on some of its policies. It’s important that we work at this with all the international organisations to deliver real change and therefore a better opportunity for health.”

Chief veterinary officer Professor Nigel Gibbens also sounded a warning, saying: “Antimicrobial resistance is a major threat and we need to reduce every possible avenue of driving new bugs with resistance patterns.”

He said improving animal production systems in Europe is vital to reducing antibiotic use and the rest of the world needed to become more regulated.

Experts will call for global action on AMR at a UN General Assembly meeting in New York in September.

But Prof Davies said before then it was vital to recognise the development aspects of AMR. “More people at the moment die of lack of access to antibiotics than of drug-resistant infections - AMR - so how do we take them with us to change their farm practises, to change their practises in hospitals?

Prof Davies said work needed to be done in the UK in general practice to help reduce levels of over-prescription of antibiotics.

In terms of farming and animal antibiotics, Prof Davies said the use of antibiotics to promote animal growth, needs to stop, along with giving antibiotics to healthy animals as a preventative measure.

Prof Davies warned that “naming and shaming” of countries and organisations could be the only way to force change.

“We have to make sure people recognise the problem is here now, it’s already with us. It’s not tomorrow’s problem, it’s just going to get worse.”

-PA

An indigenous Australian will represent the Northern Territory at the Miss World Australia national finals for the first time.

Magnolia Maymuru, a 19-year-old model from the remote community of Yirrkala in East Arnhem Land, will face other AusMagnolia Maymuru sie contenders in a bid to represent the nation at the Miss World finals in London.

Born Maminydjama Maymuru, the model initially refused an offer to appear on the catwalk after she was spotted while getting cash out of a ATM in 2014.

“I had year 12 and I had to finish my work,” Maymuru told the ABC. “Back home education is actually a big deal.

After graduating from high school and being spotted agains, the 1.78m teen thought she would “try something new”.

“I thought, I’m a woman just like everybody else. If people don’t accept me just because I’m indigenous or from community, it won’t bother me,” she told the ABC. Maymuru also said she hoped her decision to participate in the pageant would boost her future prospects and break the cycle of how people perceive community life.

“So many people out in community have achieved so much and it’s never in the news,” she said.

The model appeared for the very first time as the NT’s Miss World representative at a charity event.

The winner of the pageant will represent the nation against over 120 other countries at the annual Miss World final.

-AAP

Australian Defence Force experts, who claimed NSW police were warned they did not have the capability to handle the Lindt Cafe siege, have been asked to come forward and give evidence at the inquest. The unnamed experts cited in News Corp publications earlier this year expressed concerns about police use of M4 assault weapons, the use of bullets suited more to open warfare and a lack of co-operation with the Tactical Operation Unit. “Material in support of the contentions raised in the articles is, if true, useful and relevant to the matters being considered in this inquest,” said counsel assisting the inquest into the December 2014 siege.

-AAP

Toddler kidnapping Two teenage girls will appear in a UK court charged with kidnapping a two-year-old with the intention of committing a sexual offence.

The girls, aged 13 and 14 from Tyneside are also charged with shoplifting. The little girl was taken from a Primark store in Newcastle’s busy Northumberland Street last month. She was found in a park in the suburb of Gosforth an hour and 45 minutes later. The girls will appear at a youth court hearing in North Tyneside. They are both charged with kidnap “with the intention of committing a relevant sexual offence”. They also face two counts of theft.

-PA

Pizza Hut delivers You know that feeling when you’ve climbed a mountain, started to feel a little peckish, checked the pizza delivery apps on your phone and are disgusted to realise no one delivers up to the highest peaks in the world? You no longer have to feel that way - Pizza Hut delivered to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, just to prove they could. The pizza company, which has previously delivered to the White House and the International Space Station, decided to see if they could get a pizza to the top of the tallest peak in Africa. The delivery set the Guinness World Records title for the highest altitude pizza delivery on land at a height of 19,341 feet.

It took four days to transport the pizza - which was kept warm by a battery-powered heater.

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Daily Events Saturday 9.30am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Community Garden, Thomson Street.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY HIRE. Open for toy hire. Methodist Church Baring Square.

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Sunday 8am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion. Park Street.

8.30am HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH. Mass, Holy Spirit Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald.

9am ST PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Harrison Street, Allenton.

9.30am ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH.

Monday 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road.

10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages.

ASHBURTON ANGLICAN PARISH. Parish Fair with feature stalls for everyone, St Stephen’s Church, Park St. 10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages.

Main Street, Methven.

10am - 11.30am

ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Pre-loved clothing sale, bargains and cuppa. St Andrew’s Church Hall, Cnr Thomson and Jane Street.

10am - 1pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, visitors welcome.

Heritage Centre, 327 West Street.

10am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

1pm MID CANTERBURY SOCIAL WHEELERS. Registration at 1pm, race start 1.30pm

sharp. Fords Road, Tinwald.

6pm HOLY NAME PARISH. Mass, Holy Name Church, Havelock St. 7.30pm MUSICAL CLUB. Jeremy Watson and Justus String Quartet, visitors welcome. Sinclair Centre, Park Street.

Service and worship with Rev Tevita Taufalele. Baring Square Church Lounge.

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9.30pm ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Combined service at St Paul’s Church. 65 Oxford Street.

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Pentecost worship service led by Rev Henry Mbambo,48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am ST PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Combined Pentecost service at St Paul’s

Church, please note change of venue. 65 Oxford Street.

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Worship service with communion led by Rev Henry Mbambo. 48 Allens Road 10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages.

Main Street, Methven.

10am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Thomson Street, Tinwald.

10am HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH. Mass, Sealy Street.

10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

10.30am VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall).

10.30am GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Worshipping God and transforming lives.

63 Princes Street, Netherby..

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

7pm VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall).

7pm ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Reflective/Meditative service on the theme of Pentecost at St Andrew’s.

Havelock Street.

Main Street, Methven.

10am ASHBURTON COUNTY VETERANS GOLF. Members will play a gross round in grades. Mayfield Golf Club.

12noon - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Free lunch every Monday. Ashburton Baptist Church, Cnr Cass and Havelock

Streets, entry off Cass Street.

1pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong - counting. Waireka Clubrooms, Philip Street.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. Seafield Road.

1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, visitors welcome.

Heritage Centre, 327 West Street.

2pm GREYPOWER ASHBURTON. Annual General Meeting with speaker Jackie Girvan, Abbey Fields project.

Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

6pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in the hall.

48 Allens Road, Allenton.

7.30pm CATHOLIC PARISH CENTRE. Euchre, all welcome. (not public holidays). Cnr Burnett and Winter Street.

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SENIOR VETERINARY NURSE Full Time Ashburton Clinic Canterbury Vets Ltd is a mixed animal veterinary practice with a huge passion for animal care, welfare and great customer service; with clinics in Ashburton and Methven.

An opportunity has become available in our Ashburton clinic for a qualified and experienced Senior Vet Nurse. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about the industry, enjoys responsibility, and is a great team leader.

You will need a high competency in all vet nursing duties including surgical, medical and diagnostic procedures, as well as general health and welfare of animals.

The successful applicant will also need the following qualities: • Enthusiastic, show great initiative & strong communication skills • Ability to differentiate between major and minor issues, as they relate to the care of patients.

• Comprehensive computer and administrative skills with a high attention to detail.

• Willingness to learn new skills, and help out where required If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service, then we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with a hand written letter and enclose your Curriculum Vitae to: Practice Manager Canterbury Vets Ltd 363 West Street, Ashburton Email: saraht@canvet.co.nz Applications close Monday, May 23, 2016.

Two positions Part-time Sales people • Bathroom/Kitchen department – 24 hours per week Thursday – Saturday plus on call.

• Paint Department – 16 hours per week – Saturday and Monday.

We have two vacancies: One in our very busy Bathroom/Kitchen department and one in our Paint department. These departments service both the trade and DIY customers.

The successful applicant will require the following attributes: • Excellent customer service skills.

• Be reliable and able to work in a team.

• Some heavy lifting is required therefore a level of fitness is required.

• Retail experience would be an advantage, however full training will be given.

If you think you are the person will are looking for we would like to hear from you.

Please send your c.v. and covering letter stating which position you are interested in to: HR.Ashburton@mitre10.co.nz or post to Human Resources, P.O. Box 35, Ashburton 7740.

All applications remain confidential and close on Friday, May 20, 2016

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KPMG New Zealand is part of the international KPMG network and aims to provide the best audit, tax and advisory services to clients. Our Ashburton office offers a collaborative and fun environment and the opportunity to work alongside businesses to help them grow.

RECEPTIONIST/WORKSHOP ADMINISTRATION

Assistant Manager We are seeking an experienced and motivated accountant who wants to take the next step in their career. Duties will be varied but will include; ● Preparation of financial reports and supporting work papers ● Management accounting ● Undertaking special projects and one-off assignments as required Your experience will include ● Ideally a member of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) or relevant overseas professional body ● 5-6 years’ relevant practical experience ● Experience in the supervision of more junior employees

Intern 2016 / Graduate 2017 We are also looking for a motivated and enthusiastic accounting student to join the Ashburton office as an intern or graduate. If you are an enthusiastic team player, you like variety in your work and you like to see how you’re making a difference, then this could be for you! KPMG offers a supportive environment for you to work towards your CA/CPA qualification, whilst developing lasting relationships with your clients and contributing to their success.

For more details please visit https://jobs.lever.co/kpmgnz and submit your application online.

Or call Maurice Myers on 03 307 0768, or Jackie Pritchard on 09 367 5312.

Receptionist Permanent, Full time Methven Medical Centre Methven Medical Centre is seeking an experienced Receptionist to work in their dynamic, community-focused practice. Usual hours of work will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8am to 5pm; and Thursday 2pm to 8pm, plus flexibility to cover leave. Some weekend work will be required during the peak winter season and for special events.

The successful applicant will have: • A strong customer service focus, with a non-judgmental and sensitive approach; • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; • The ability to prioritise tasks and work efficiently to timelines; • The ability to work independently as well as work collaboratively with this busy team; Reception experience is • Medical advantageous; • Experience using the patient management system ‘Medtech 32’ is preferred.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence and will close on Monday, May 23, 2016.

To apply for this position, please send your covering letter and resume to: Natasha Kesseler, Support Plus - HR natasha.kesseler@pegasus.org.nz

Farm Worker Experienced farm worker required for large irrigated, mixed-stock and cropping farm, 16kms from Ashburton.

We are seeking applicants competent at operating modern tractors, general farm cultivation and harvesting implements, a 32 metre spray unit and fertiliser spreader, all with GPS guidance.

Occasional stock work will be required. Heavy truck and trailer licence an advantage.

Accommodation is available.

Applications close Monday, May 23, 2016. Please forward CV and covering letter with two referees to:

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FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR 12 MONTHS AIS Truck & Trailer Ltd is an Ashburton based truck and trailer repairs and spare parts business. We are seeking an administrator to cover a fixed term maternity leave position for 12 months. This is a full-time role with the hours of work Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

This role covers a variety of tasks including: • Reception and telephone duties • Entering and charging out timesheets • Outwork invoice processing • Opening, entering and invoicing job sheets • An interest in Health & Safety Attributes required for this position are: • A friendly, professional telephone manner • Computer literacy • Accuracy and an eye for detail with good typing and data entry skills • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written • The ability to prioritise and work to deadlines • Highly motivated with a can do attitude All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence and are to be received on/before May 20, 2016.

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Please send in a current C.V. and reply by mail/email to: AIS Ltd P O Box 127, Ashburton 7740 andy@ais.net.nz

Earthmoving Machine Operators Due to increasing workload at our company we require the following operators in our civil and rural earthworks division: Scraper and Grader Operators Experience preferred but training will be provided, this position is to operate a 627G Cat Scraper and various graders on a variety of earthworks contracts To be considered for this role you must: • Be experienced with good references • Appropriate and current licences are required • Be able to learn Laser and GPS control units • Be flexible and prepared to work both on the ground and on the machine • Have a good work ethic, keen attitude and take pride in your work • Be punctual and reliable • Capable of following instructions • Adopt safe workplace practices

Sales Agronomist Canterbury Luisetti Seeds is a long established family owned grain and seed company based in Rangiora and Ashburton, operating throughout New Zealand and internationally.

An opportunity has arisen for an Agronomist to join our company. The successful applicant will service a well-established client base in the North and Central Canterbury regions.

Competencies required include: • A sound understanding of pastoral and crop agronomy • Sales and customer service experience • The ability to maintain existing, and form new client relationships • Excellent planning and organisational skills • A minimum of two years experience in a similar role

To apply please send CV to: admin@paulsmithearthmoving.co.nz

If you have what it takes to be successful in this role and the desire to develop and grow your career with Luisetti Seeds, we look forward to hearing from you.

or send to Scraper and Grader Operator Paul Smith Earthmoving 2002 Limited PO Box 2103, Washdyke 7941

An attractive salary and company vehicle will be offered to the successful applicant.

All applications should detail recent relevant experience and qualifications.

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All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Please apply to: Luisetti Seeds Ltd PO Box 77, Rangiora Attention: Susan West admin@luisettiseeds.co.nz

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CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON

Office Administrator

We wish to appoint an office all-rounder based at reception for up to 25 hours per week with the ability to assist with many and varied aspects of an Accountancy firm. In return we offer a competitive pay rate and position in our hard-working team who enjoy our work in a pleasant environment.

Day-to-day responsibilities • Bank reconciliations • Payables and receivables - account management, regular follow-ups and communication with both suppliers and customers • Assist with compilation of management reports • Payroll duties • Preparation of data and paperwork, general office administration Personal attributes and behaviours • Self motivated, initiative and ability to work unsupervised • Great time management skills, excellent accuracy and attention to detail • Strong customer service orientation • Flexible working style and willingness to multi-task Required skills • Experience working with Excel formulas and data input & transfer • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Accountancy or bookkeeping experience • Ability to maintain and update a website Desired experience • Exposure to roles involving supporting senior accounting staff is preferred • Technical & practical skills - ability to use technology; be receptive and willing to learn and embrace technology as required of the position and job duties • Proficiency in relevant accounting (MYOB, Xero) and general computer software • Previous experience in communications and secretarial/ administrative role Email your CV in strict confidence to:

janb@caponmadden.co.nz or post to P O Box 395, Ashburton 7740 by May 18, 2016.

Based in Ashburton, CM Trailer Parts is a leading importer and wholesaler of light trailer components within New Zealand.

We strive to provide top quality products and service to our nationwide Stockists and customers. An opportunity has arisen for a Customer Service Person to join our team.

Your key responsibilities will be as follows: » Receive customer enquiries / orders and process them within customers agreed time frame » Provide and follow up quotations » Pick and pack customer orders » Participate in stock control and stock taking procedures as required » Maintain cleanliness of department and work areas » Build and maintain customer relationships Skills and experience required is as follows: » Technical knowledge and a mechanical aptitude » Dealing with customers over the phone » Planning and organisation skills » Excellent communication skills » A positive attitude with a solid work ethic » Physically fit » Parts sales experience would be desirable This is a permanent position – Monday to Friday.

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

Applications to:

Customer Service Centre Representative— Call Centre

General Manager alasdair@cm.net.nz Applications close 31 May 2016.

We are looking for a person who is able to offer their experience in customer service, has attention to detail, an excellent telephone manor and possesses an exceptional attitude toward their work.

This full time Customer Service Centre position is based in Ashburton.

You will be working with our experienced customer service team who pride themselves in being able to offer high levels of customer service, industry and product knowledge, accuracy and the quick delivery of our services to members. We will provide all the training requirements for our team to succeed.

For over 135 years, the Ashburton Guardian has been market leaders in the specialist field of delivering news to Mid Canterbury.

We require a tenacious, results driven sales professional who will achieve sales, whilst securing new business opportunities.

You will be selling into our daily newspaper, farming publications, lifestyle magazine YOU and digital platform.

We are looking for someone who wants to personally succeed, whilst being an integral part of a team.

The key attributes for this position include: • Sales and office experience, whilst marketing experience is an advantage • Hunting, building and maintaining valuable customer relationships • Confident in making outbound sales calls and closing a sale • Able to interact easily with people and comfortable speaking with strangers • Business acumen - Have the means to tailor your communication to different people and understand the hierarchy of a business • Understanding your clients’ needs, willing to help them with their marketing plans and contributing to their success • Exploring alternatives angles, thinking outside the box when organising your clients’ campaigns • Having a mature mind-set with a high level of common sense • Very friendly, approachable, reliable and professional • Enjoy working as part of a team • Good planning and organising abilities • Have an excellent command of the English language

If you think you have what it takes to excel, join us on this exciting adventure!

• Experienced Drain Layer • Assistant Drain Layer

These positions are based at the Ashburton Branch and reporting to the Area Manager.

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Then we have the perfect role for you!

Rooney Earthmoving is one of New Zealand’s leading privately owned civil contractors specialising in earthworks and civil projects. The organisation employs 220 staff and operates a significant fleet of heavy machinery in the central South Island.

If you would like to join this motivated team, please apply quoting CSC04.

www.ats.co.nz

You are?

The sky is the limit. There are endless opportunities.

Applicant should possess: • A good work ethic • Be capable of working unsupervised • Maintain regular attendance • Be a team player • Be prepared to work overtime as required • Hold the required licences and certificates

Applications close 31st May 2016.

Are you ambitious, driven, and looking to succeed in a sales role?

» Drain Layer

Ideally you will have: • Excellent communication skills; • Sales and customer service experience; • Knowledge of farming practices; • Intermediate computer skills; • CRM experience beneficial.

Email your application together with your CV to: hr.manager@ats.co.nz

Sales Consultant

In return we will provide: • Full time position • Attractive base salary ($45K) + uncapped OTES’s • Great and enthusiastic business culture • Social Club

Do you enjoy a busy fast moving environment, have a passion for farming and telephone service & sales, then this position could be for you?

ATS is a dynamic and innovative co-operative offering members the ability to purchase all farm inputs through our stores in Ashburton, Rakaia and Methven.

SITUATIONS VACANT

Please send your CV and cover letter to:

Desme Daniels General Manager PO Box 77, Ashburton 7740 Or Email desme@theguardian.co.nz Applications close Friday, May 20.

Wages and conditions will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants need to apply with references to: The Area Manager PO Box 403, Ashburton 7740 Or Email: andrew.ree@rooneygroup.co.nz

We Help Save Lives

10/05/16 11:00 am

Closing date for enquiries/applications is Friday, 27th May 2016.

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

Applicants must have New Zealand residency or hold a valid work permit.

AUTO TRIM, CANVAS & SHADE

Find out how you can help by visiting: www.otago.ac.nz/chchheart

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

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

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RURAL TRADING POST

RURAL TRADING POST

‘Individual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment’

Harvested Fodder Beet for Sale

Learning Support Assistant Position

Mitre 10 MEGA has a vacancy for a Night fill team member.

This position is for 20 hours per week Monday – Friday 5pm – 9pm.

The successful applicant will require these attributes: • Must be fit and able to lift • Able to work unsupervised If you think this position is suitable to you, please send your covering letter with your c.v. to: HR.Ashburton@mitre10.co.nz or post to Human Resources, P.O. Box 35, Ashburton 7740.

Applications close on Friday, May 20, 2016.

Enquiries/applications to: Sheena Tyrrell, Management Administrator, Ashburton College, P O Box 204, Ashburton 7740 Email: sheena.tyrrell@ashcoll.school.nz Phone: 308 4193, ext 812; Fax: 308 2104.

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We have grazing available for dairy cows, yearling heifers and beef cattle. We have proven graziers on top class farms and good facilities. For more information please phone John 027 227 6075 or Murray 027 206 6760.

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

Plus much more FREE loan trailer available!

From a shovel load to a trailer load.

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

PROFESSIONALS

WANTED

Delivered in truck and trailer loads only For a sharp price phone Andy Cunningham 021 360 052 Ken Caird 027 268 4299

Weekend Services

COMPUTER PROBLEMS ??

For prompt reliable service contact Kelvin Boult, KJB Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot Place, Ashburton. Phone 308 8989.

30 years local service. Same day service if possible.

SUPERGOLD Discount card welcomed.

Birthday Greetings

Any size and location considered

Hudson Leslie Wishing you a big happy 4th birthday to our cheeky wee man!

Lots of love Dad, Mum and Declan. xxx

Phone Chris on 027 680 3818.

WANTED TO BUY - Gold and silver (licenced dealer).

Old gold, silver, jewellery and coins. Best prices paid. Also stamps, postcards and antique items. Arrange and confidential visit today. Phone 027 254 5444.

RURAL TRADING POST

AMSOIL SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS - All oils, greases, fuel additives, filters, antifreeze, car polish, V & L cleaner, tyre cleaner, rust bust, rain clear, engine HOME handyman available. cleaner and more. Call local Minor repairs, painting etc. Ph distributor. Veehof phone 302 2911.

027-677-1952.

Arable land wanted to lease

Call the Guardian today for your situation vacant advertising requirements.

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Office: 308 9039

TRADES, SERVICES

Arable land to lease

Needing a new staff member?

www.bradfords.co.nz

Hudson Leslie Happy 4th birthday to our dear Hudson. Have a great day at the zoo. Love Gran and grandad, great nana, Nan and Pop. xxxxx Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our level 3 office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) or 027 857 2133 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.

PHARMACIES 700 155 for FREE 24hr Health Advice.

Wises Pharmacy, Countdown Complex, East org.nz for more information.

Street, will be open from 9am - 1pm Saturday, DUTY DOCTORS MENTAL HEALTH - Call free on 0800 from 10am - 1pm Sunday and from 6pm - 8pm For all urgent medical calls phone 0800 222 955. Ask for the Crisis Team. both evenings.

700 155 at any time. IN EVENT OF AN SAFE CARE - 24 hr Rape and Sexual EMERGENCY PHONE 111.

HOSPITAL VISITING HOURS Assault Crisis Support. Ph: 03 364 8791 This service is for emergency medical care ASHBURTON HOSPITAL only. Please bring your Community Services WARD 1 - DAILY, 10 - 11.30am & 2 - 7.30pm.

VICTIMS SUPPORT GROUP Card. All non New Zealanders should bring Children must be accompanied by an adult.

24 hr - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 their passport with them, New Zealanders WARD 6 - (including Assessment, Treatment & 846) - Direct dials to a volunteer. should bring some form of ID. Rehabilitation Unit) - OPEN VISITING. Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am MATERNITY WARD - DAILY, 10am - 8pm.

Ashburton Health First, Havelock Street, 2pm - outside of these hours leave a message.

-Husbands and patient’s own children may visit will be the duty doctor for Saturday until 8am ALCOHOL DRUG HELP LINE the patient from: 7am - 10pm.

Sunday. They will hold surgery from 9am until Call us free on (0800 787 797).

12noon and from 2pm until 5pm. No appointment TUARANGI HOME (Cameron St) - DAILY, Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days.

-unrestricted visiting. necessary. Surgery phone 308 1956.

LIFELINE - Toll-Free: 0800 353 353 Moore Street Medical Centre, Moore Street, ASHBURTON REST HOMES will be the duty doctor for Sunday until 8am COLDSTREAM HOUSE, CAMERON COURTS OMMUNITY ERVICES Monday. They will hold surgery from 10am until 12noon and from 6pm until 7pm. No appointment and PRINCES COURT all have DAILY, ART GALLERY unrestricted visiting. necessary. Surgery phone 308 3066.

327 West Street, phone 308 1133.

EMERGENCY DENTIST Open Daily: 10am – 4pm Wed: 10am – 7pm METHVEN & RAKAIA AREA If you do not have or cannot contact your Saturday and Sunday doctor and emergency ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY details, please telephone the Methven Medical regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. for the name of the rostered weekend dentist Centre, ph 302 8105.

Saturday: 10am - 1pm, Sunday 1pm - 4pm in Christchurch. Hours 9am-5pm, Saturdays, Ashburton Hospital DOES NOT Sundays and Public Holidays.

ASHBURTON MUSEUM provide an accident and emergency service.

327 West Street, Asburton. Ph 307 7890.

Except in cases of emergency, persons requiring Weekends 1pm - 4pm. Research facilities medical attention must consult their own or the weekday afternoons. duty general practitioner. Persons subsequently

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HELPLINE SERVICES

WANTED

TRADES, SERVICES

PAINTING

requiring treatment at Ashburton Hospital must have a general practitioners note of referral.

Priced from $50 per ton delivered

Bulls of all ages suitable for bull beef, please phone John 027 227 6075 or Murray 027 206 6760.

YOUR LOCAL

Contact us today on: Richard: 027 279 8952

Excellent quality feed for all stock types

WANTED

To work in Year 11 and Year 12 English Classes, assisting with the Literacy Programme.

This is a Fixed-Term position, for twenty one weeks.

Ideally to commence 23 May (finish date would be Friday 18 November) or start date may be negotiated with successful applicant.

Hours: 23 per week, Monday to Friday.

Term time only Employment is under the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement, Grade B. Initial payment step commensurate with experience.

Applications close 5:00pm, Wednesday 18 May 2016.

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EA NETWORKS CENTRE POOLS

20 River Terrace - Phone 03 308 4020 WEEKEND HOURS: Sat & Sun 7am - 7pm.

Public Holidays 10am - 5pm.

MAIL CLOSING TIMES

ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE FAST POST: Mon - Fri 6pm STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 6pm POST DELIVERY CENTRES Allenton & Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm Methven & Rakaia: Mon - Fri 4.30pm ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm Residential Area: Mon - Fri 1pm

MID CANTERBURY SPCA

WEEKEND EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: All enquiries - John Keeley - 308 4432 or 0274 342 646.

MID CANTERBURY ANIMAL SHELTER - Contact - President 021 1356 969.

VETERINARIANS VET ENT RIVERSIDE - PH 03 308 2321, 1 Smallbone Dr, Ashburton. 24-hour Emergencies: Large: Kate Foxcroft (outcalls only). Small: Ref Vetlife.

Saturday clinic cancelled this weekend due to Wheels Week Street Sprints.

CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, West Street Clinic, West Street, Ashburton.

Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend ASHBURTON - Sat 10am until 2pm.

Sun CLOSED. Public holidays from 10am until emergencies: Steve Williams.

2pm. Phone 308-1050.

VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Ph 03 307 5195, METHVEN - Saturday, Sunday and Public Cnr East St & Smithfield Rd, Ashburton.

Holidays 10am until 3pm.

Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend Phone 302-8955 or isite@midcanterburynz.com emergencies: Large: Matt Hart. Small: Lynlee BUS DEPARTURES Kueh.

Reservations & timetables, 24-hour service.

ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 0276 838 111, Freephone for reservations: 0800 802 802.

149 Cameron St, Ashburton: Duty vet: Jo BUSES - Southbound: 9.30am, 3.20pm.

Hallenstein. Full emergency service all weekend.

Northbound: 12.30pm, 5.10pm.

INFORMATION CENTRES

ANIMAL SERVICES DOG, STOCK & NOISE CONTROL Ashburton District Council 03-307-7700 - 24h/sce.

Vet Ent and Vet Life now operate a joint afterhours small animal emergency service. To use this service please phone your vet as usual.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

CROWN LANDACT ACT1998 1998 CROWN PASTORAL PASTORAL LAND GLENFALLOCH TENURE REVIEW GLENFALLOCH TENURE REVIEW NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Fifty First Annual Implement Sale Thursday, June 9, 2016 Tinwald Saleyards Commencing at 9.30 am

Notice is given under Section 43 of the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 by NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL Entries are invited for the 51st Annual Implement Sale the Commissioner of Crown Lands that he has put a preliminary proposal Thursday, June 9, 2016 for tenure review to M J Tavendale, B J Todhunter and C J Todhunter as ice is given Section 43 oflease. the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 by the To be held at the Tinwald Saleyards, lesseeunder of Glenfalloch pastoral Legal of land concerned: mmissioner of description Crown Lands that he has put a preliminary proposal for tenure Main South Road, Tinwald

ew to M Pastoral J Tavendale, B J Todhunter and C J Todhunter as lessee of Glenfalloch lease land: Entries of Tractors, Machinery, Motor Vehicles, Surplus toral lease.

Implements, General Farm Equipment and Plants.

Run 118 being all the land contained Computer Interest Register CB 9K/997 (Canterbury Land Registry) comprising 10,898.1843 hectares more or less.

gal description of land concerned:

General description of proposal:

1. lease 8,626land: ha (approximately) to be designated as land to be restored Pastoral

Entry Forms are available from PGG Wrightson, 447 West Street, Ashburton Entries close on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 PGG Wrightson Auctioneers, Ashburton

to or retained in Crown control as Conservation Area under section

35(2)(b)(i) Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998; subject to Run 118 being all the land contained Computer Interest Register CB 9K/997 TheLand granting of a grazing concession (Canterbury Registry) comprising 10,898.1843 hectares more or less.

ASHBURTON WRITERS’ GROUP The granting of a tourism activities concession

neral description of proposal: The granting of an aircraft tourism activities concession 2. 40 ha (approximately) to be designated as land to be restored to or

Paper Plus Short Story/ Poetry Competition

8,626 ha retained (approximately) to be designated land to section be restoredFortoageorgroups 10 years and under, and 11 - 13 years. in Crown control under the Land Actas 1948 under Prizes are book vouchers. Entry is for residents of 35(2)(b)(iv) Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 retained in Crown control as Conservation Area under section 35(2)(b)(i) Mid-Canterbury area.

Crown 3.

Pastoral Land Act 1998; subject to 2,232 ha (approximately) to be designated as land to be disposed of by freehold disposal to the holder under section 35(3), of the Crown Land Act 1998 subject to Part IVA Conservation Act The granting of aPastoral grazi ng concession 1987, Section 11 of the Crown Minerals Act 1991 and the following

protective mechanisms and qualified designations: The granting of a tourism activities concession Protection Mechanisms

3.1 Conservation Covenant under section 77concession of the Reserves Act 1977 The granting of an aircraft tourism activities pursuant to section 40(1)(b) and section 40(2)(a)&(b) of the Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998 over approximately 1095 hectares of land.

Entry forms and conditions of entry are available from schools or by sending a stamped, addressed envelope to: Rae Magson Unit 19, 10 Creek Road, Ashburton 7700 or email: raejohn@xtra.co.nz Entries Close: Friday, July 8, 2016 With the assistance of the Creative Communities Scheme retained inAshburton and Ashburton Paper Plus.

40 ha (approximately) to be designated as land to be restored to or CrownQualified controlDesignations under the Land Act 1948 under section 35(2)(b)(iv) Crown 3.2 Easement in Gross for public access under section 7(2) Pastoral Land Act 1998 RURAL TRADING POST MEETINGS, EVENTS

Conservation Act 1987 pursuant to section 36(3)(b) of Crown CONVENTIONAL baleage, goodof quality Land Act 1998.

2,232 ha Pastoral (approximately) to be designated as land to be disposed by (mix of red clover and grass). From $15 3.3 Easement in Gross for Department of Conservation management freehold disposal to the holder under section 35(3), of the Crown Pastoral per bale delivered. Phone purposes under to section Act 1987 to 027of 390the 0002.

Land Act 1998 subject Part7(2) IVAConservation Conservation Act pursuant 1987, Section 11 section 36(3)(b) of Crown Pastoral Land Act 1998.

Crown Minerals Act 1991 and the following protective mechanisms andfarm gates, fencing WANTED Further information including a copy of the Proposal documents which materials and Ellery sheep qualified designations: includes the designations plan plus the draft covenant and easement hay feeder. Ph 0274 385 222. documents, is available from the LINZ website www.linz.govt.nz. Queries may be directed to LINZ on the following PLANTS, PRODUCE contact information: CONVENTIONAL bales peastraw. Weed free. $6 per Commissioner of Crown Lands bale delivered. Phone 027 Land Information New Zealand 390 0002.

Crown Property CBRE House, 112 Tuam Street MUSICAL Private Bag 4721 LADYBANK Learning School CHRISTCHURCH 8140 of Music - Welcomes Louisa Farhaz - Violin tutor Phone: 0800 665 463 (Option 2 and then Option 4) (Wellington Academy of Email: pastoral&tenurereview@linz.govt.nz Music). Taking violin lessons.

Inspections: Saturday mornings at Ladybank.

Please ring Any person wishing to inspect the lease should contact the LINZ in the Barbara for information and first instance at the above address by 27 May 2016. spaces. 027 474 2003.

Submissions: Any person or organisation may send a written submission on the above proposal to the Commissioner of Crown Lands at the above address.

All submissions are being collected and held by LINZ either directly or through its agents or contractors.

Submitters should note that all written submissions may be made available, in full, by LINZ to its employees, agents and contractors, the Department of Conservation and the public generally.

Closing date of submissions: Written submissions must be received by the Commissioner at the above address no later than 5pm 11 July 2016.

MOTORING

LEXUS GS300 1999 - Black.

See trade me 1082147364. $4500 reserve. Also Mazda Demio 1996. $2300 ONO. See trade me 1083617402 Phone 027 221 3930.

WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308-6737.

Road Closure

– Wheels Week Street Parade Ashburton District Council gives public notice of road closures for the purpose of allowing the Wheels Week Committee to hold ‘Wheels Week Street Parade’ (with the exception of emergency vehicles) for the period indicated hereunder.

Roads to be closed: Kermode Street, from East Street, including all of Mona Square East Street, from SH 1 at the southern end to Cameron Street Moore Street, from SH 1 to East Street Havelock Street, from SH 1 to East Street Cameron Street, from East Street to Victoria Street Baring Square East, from Cameron Street to Havelock Street Havelock Street from Baring Square East to SH 1 Period of closure: From 9am until 12 noon on Sunday, 15 May 2016 This notice of closure is made under the Local Government Act 1974 - Schedule 10 (11 (e)). It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person than under authority of an authorised permit to use the roads / streets for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

Neil McCann Group Manager Service Delivery www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

A.G.M. MSA Outdoor Bowling Club

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May 22, 2016 10am Cardroom, MSA Burnett Street Ashburton Motorcycle Club Wheels Week Magical Mystery Motorcycle Misadventure Ride Meet at Hotel Ashburton Car park Saturday 14, 10.00am $10 fee, prizes etc

LIVESTOCK, PETS

BUYER of unwanted animals. Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals.

We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 621, A/H 03 348 9439.

LET OR LEASE

OFFICE available for rent.

Parking, 24 hour access, nightly security. Minutes from CBD. Ph 021 554 570.

STORAGE units available.

Various sizes. Rainbow Storage. Ph 307 0401.

WANTED: Land to lease to run livestock. Any size considered, from 2ha to 100ha. Ph 027 390 0002.

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Today’s news, tomorrow’s fish and chip paper Yeah, nah. 2 out of 3 regional newspaper readers save ads, deals or coupons they’ve read in their newspaper.* If you’re going to believe everything you read, make sure you’re reading a newspaper.

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PLANTS, PRODUCE

GRAZING

.99c ea $1.99 bag $2.49 ea $2.49 bag

Specials available from 10/05 - 17/05

OPEN 7 DAYS The Green Grocer Fresh Fruit & Vege

LIVESTOCK, PETS

Main South Road Tinwald 308-1095

- Grazing required for Beef Cattle - $2.00/kg live weight gain - Numbers to suit - South / Mid Canterbury For further information: Hamish Zuppicich • 027 403 3025 Stuart Blake • 027 433 9088 PETER WALSH & ASSOCIATES LTD www.peterwalsh.co.nz

GRAZING

GRAZING wanted for store lambs. Please call Steve 027 321 6060.

WINTER grazing Overdale kale / grass and silage and good yards. Phone 027 284 0377.

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LIVESTOCK, PETS

DAIRY CATTLE FOR SALE Friesian, Friesian Cross and Jersey cows, 30, ave BW 125, PW 125, only 3 over 4 years, due Aug/Sept, ave 389 kgs ms in 27O days this season, figures available. ln SI. Call Luke Friesian rising yearling heifers, 59, well grown from very good herd, fully recorded. Call Brian Friesian rising yearling heifers, 17, well grown, in the Manawatu, fully recorded. Call Selwyn

Surplus winter feed and no mouths to eat it?

Give us a call Dave Marsh 0274 920 875 Phil Cushnie 0274 399 555

Friesian/Friesian Cross rising yearling heifers, 120, lot of black heifers, well grown, ave BW 152, PW 174. $650 plus GST. Call Brian Jersey rising yearling heifers, 10, fully recorded.

Call Brian Jersey rising yearling heifers, 25, ave BW 154.

Well grown. Call Kevin Dairy Cows Wanted Friesian Cross / Jersey / Jersey Cross, 800 for South lsland, August calving, must be recorded with data available, prefer in the South lsland.

Call Luke All enquiries to; Luke Gilbert, Ashburton Ph 027 849 2112, Selwyn Donald, Wairarapa Ph 027 437 8375, Kevin Hart, Waikato Ph 027 291 5575, Brian Robinson 027 241 0051

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

AKAROA - CHARMING, spacious holiday home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, all electric heating. Sky, all mod cons, short walk to village.

Phone Brian 307-8000 or 308-6180.

Beckley Coachlines Programme

GRAZING WANTED

Easypeel Mandarin 1kg $3.99 bag Pumpkin (small) Kiwifruit 1kg Cauliflower N.Z Tomatoes 500gm

ENTERTAINMENT

HIRE

GENERAL hire.

Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more.

All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire.

588 East Street. Open MonFri 7.00 - 6.00pm; Sat 7.30am - 5.00pm; Sunday 8am 5.00pm. – Ph: 308 8061 www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

GRAZING WANTED For Ewes & Ewe Hoggets

For further details please contact: Geoff Wright Ph 027 462 0131 Hayden Ross Ph 027 462 0133

FOR SALE

FIREWOOD - dry old man pine $200, semi-dry pine $160, semi-dry blue gum $200, dry poplar $150, green old man pine $120. All 3.6m3..

Phone Shane James Firewood 303 7063.

FIREWOOD for sale. $170 per cord (3.6 m³). Seasoned dry pine, delivered. Phone or text Sue 0211 624 102.

◊ TOPP TWINS with the CSO May 28 @ 8pm Horncastle Arena, Christchurch ◊ TEN TENORS June 5 @ Theatre Royal, Timaru ◊ HAIR SPRAY June 18 @ 2pm Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch For bookings phone 308 7646

Beckley Coachlines Programme ◊ HANMER SPRINGS 23 - 24 July Package includes Hotel D B B ◊ SCOTTISH TATTOO Feb 4 2017 @ Aurora Centre, Christchurch Tickets on sale May 20 One show only

Good quality Grazing for R2’s Contact Dave Marsh - 027 492 0875

..GRAZING WANTED For Ewes in Canterbury Area Numbers to suit

Join us this Sunday to discover HOPE for 2016.

Including Children’s church See you at cnr Cass & Cameron St’s Sundays @10.00am Everyone is welcome Ph 308 7610 or 308 7062

Jubilee Christian Fellowship 10am Every Sunday All welcome

10.30am Worship Every Sunday 63 Princes Street All welcome Rev. David Bayne Ph 307 7355

Cnr Cass & Havelock Sts Phone 308 5409 www.ashburtonbaptist.co.nz

10am Morning Service Taken by Canadian

musician Rob Berg I can face tomorrow Life 2 max (Kids Church) just because Creche available.

He lives.

Refreshments to follow 206 Cameron Street Pastors Jim & Ida Heath 6pm House of Prayer 7pm Encounter service – Ph 308 7511 combined with other churches in Ashburton, to celebrate Pentecost, also taken by Rob Berg.

ALL VERY WELCOME

PEA straw for sale. Medium squares 3x3x5.5 ft approx. $48.00 GST included per bale. Phone 03 308 5659 or 027 235 3988.

ASIAN, beautiful face, ACCOMMODATION, brunette, curvy, lingerie, very RENTAL good massage. Phone 022 FOUR bedroom plus 321 0270.

SCOOTER’S - new and secondhand three and four wheel electric scooters and wheel chairs. Call Fred Reddecliffe at Electric Mobility Ashburton today.

Phone 308-3602

FIRST time to town. Sweet, slim, size 6, busty DD, good massage. Phone 021 027 66141, Natacha.

Having a Garage Sale?

body, blonde hair, green eyes, size 8, C bust. Sensual massage and full service with girlfriend experience. Phone 027 5359 545.

Call the Guardian for all your classified requirements.

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sleepout. Heat-pump, easy gardens, some pets. Outside smokers OK. West side, close to shops, kindys and schools. Lockable garage. $380 per week. Phone 021 HOT European lady, fabulous 230 3274.

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Making Mid Canterbury the best place to do business

Our Objectives

..GRAZING WANTED

Have you lost your way in Life?

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

Making Mid Canterbury the best place to do business

330 Early Autumn Calving Frs,FrsX Cows For immediate delivery A2A2 Friesian InCalf Heifers 160 Fully recorded Cows BW82 PW93 200 Good Quality InCalf Heifers

• Offering collaboration and leadership in Mid Canterbury, where enterprise can flourish • Providing opportunities for networking and training • Promoting business within Mid Canterbury • Providing effective lobbying and advocacy • Building business leadership • Promoting a Mid Canterbury district business identity • Increasing capability of businesses in Mid Canterbury • Helping new businesses; and • Celebrating success of Mid Canterbury business

Annual membership gets you access to: • Business training, seminars and masterclasses • Networking events • Business speakers • Mentoring • Collaboration and knowledge sharing • District wide business advocacy • Government support programmes • Other benefits

Apply for membership today From only $195 per annum (dependent on number of employees)

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Our Purpose

..FOR SALE..

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6am Te Karere 3 2 6:30 Country Calendar 3 0 7am Rural Delivery 0 7:30 Infomercials 9am Tagata Pasifika 9:30 The Game Chef 0 10am Come Dine With Me PGR 0 Noon Saturday Kitchen 1pm Instant Gardener 0 2pm Kiwi Living 3 0 3pm F Border Security PGR 0 3:30 F Along For The Ride PGR 0 4pm Highway Cops 3 0 4:30 Taste Of A Traveller 0 5pm River Monsters With Jeremy Wade 0 6pm One News 0

6am Wiki The Kiwi 3 0 6:05 Little Monstar 3 0 6:10 Kune’s Kitchen 0 6:30 Miles From Tomorrowland 3 0 6:55 The Amazing World Of Gumball 3 0 7:20 Randy Cunningham – 9th Grade Ninja 3 0 7:50 Pokemon XY 3 0 8:15 Hulk And The Agents Of Smash 0 8:40 The Barefoot Bandits 0 9:05 Clarence 0 9:30 Mighty Med 10am Fresh 10:30 Family Matters 11am The Voice 0 Noon The Fosters 1pm Wipeout 0 2pm The Flash 0 3pm Melissa And Joey PGR 3 0 3:30 The Neighbours 0 4pm F Ant And Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway 0 5:30 Bear Grylls – Survival School 0 6pm Betty White’s Off Their Rockers 0 6:30 The Middle 0 7pm M Ace Ventura – Pet 7pm Country Calendar 0 Detective PGR 1994 Comedy.

7:30 Britain’s Got Talent 0 An unconventional detective 8pm L Lotto The Lotto draw. who specialises in finding lost 8:05 Britain’s Got Talent pets is hired to find the Miami Continued. 0 Dolphins football team’s 8:50 Coronation Street 0 missing mascot. Jim Carrey, 9:50 F Inside Tatler Sophia Courteney Cox Arquette, Money-Coutts, Tatler’s Sean Young. 0 features editor, is castle8:40 M Bad Boys hopping in Scotland for AO 1995 Action Comedy. a piece in advance of the Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Scottish referendum; a look at Tea Leoni. 0 the Russian Tatler. 0

11:05 The Astronaut Wives Club 0 Midnight M The Yellow Handkerchief AO 2008 Romantic Drama. William Hurt, Maria Bello, Kristen Stewart. 1:50 Emmerdale PGR 3 0 3:50 Infomercials 5:30 The Key Of David

CHOICE TV 6am Better Homes And Gardens 7:30 The Great Antiques Map Of Britain 8am Natural World – Monkey Thieves 8:30 Wildlife SOS 9am Shark Man 9:30 Luke Nguyen’s France 10am French Food Safari 10:30 Location, Location, Location 11:30 Great British Garden Revival 12:30 Restoration Man 1:30 Better Homes And Gardens 3pm Being Erica PGR 4pm Double Your House For Half The Money 5pm Hugh’s Three Good Things 5:30 Jamie At Home 6pm Getaway 6:30 Monkeys Revealed 7:30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives Geoffrey Munn investigates the history of a ring that comes from perhaps the most explosive time in British history, the trial of Charles I. 8pm Richard E Grant’s Hotel Secrets PGR 9pm American Restoration 9:40 Backroad Bounty 10:40 Getaway 11pm New Zealand Hunter Adventures

SUNDAY

Midnight Hugh’s Three Good Things 12:30 Jamie At Home 1am Double Your House For Half The Money 2am Being Erica PGR 3am Antiques Roadshow Detectives 3:30 American Restoration 4am Backroad Bounty 5am Monkeys Revealed

11pm M Homefront AO 2013 Action. A former DEA officer moves his family to a quiet town to escape his troubled past, but soon discovers an underbelly of drugs and violence.

Jason Statham, James Franco.

12:55 My Kitchen Rules PGR 3 0 5:05 Fresh 3 5:30 It Is Written 3

TV THREE

FOUR

PRIME

SKY SPORT 1

6am Charles Stanley 6:30 Outdoors With Geoff 3 7am Gone Fishin’ 3 7:30 Infomercials 9:30 The Nation An in-depth weekly local current affairs show.

10:30 Baggage PGR 3 11am Survivor – Blood v Water 30 11:55 The Real Housewives Of New Jersey PGR 3 12:55 Caught On Camera PGR 3 0 1:55 F The Bachelor New Zealand PGR 3 0 2:55 The Bachelor New Zealand – Women Tell All PGR 3 4:25 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals 30 5pm Gone Fishin’ 5:30 The Goldbergs 3 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Emma! 3 A show featuring yellow Wiggle, Emma.

7am Sticky TV 8:20 Oh No! It’s An Alien Invasion 3 8:45 Beyblade – Shogun Steel 3 9:10 Power Rangers – Megaforce 3 9:35 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Barney And Friends 3 3:30 Infomercials 4:30 Pukana 2 5pm Drake And Josh 3 Typically smooth Josh has trouble impressing Mindy’s parents.

5:30 Mr Young 3 6pm Victorious 3 6:30 Life’s Funniest Moments 3

6am Home Shopping 11:30 NRL Fulltime Noon The Crowd Goes Wild 3 2:30 Netball – ANZ Championship 3:30 Animal Heroes 3 In Afghanistan, a key female search-dog handler does her first operational search of trucks entering Camp Bastion.

4:30 Fishing And Adventure The crew visits Raglan for a day of fishing.

5pm Addicted To Fishing Nicky goes to the South Island to catch up with a fifth-generation fisherman, Brendan McCauley, in the Marlborough Sounds.

5:30 Prime News 6pm Tigers About The House 3

6am Road To UEFA Euro 6:40 L Football – League Championship Playoff Semi-final – Sheffield Wednesday v Brighton.

9am The Golf Fix 10am Golf Channel Academy 10:30 Golf – European Tour (Highlights) Afrasia Bank Mauritius Open – Round Two. 11am Rugby – World Sevens (Highlights) Paris – Day One. 12:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Highlanders v Crusaders.

1pm L Triathlon – ITU World Series Women’s Race.

3:30 Challenge Wanaka 4pm L Triathlon – ITU World Series Men’s Race.

6:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Highlanders v Crusaders.

7pm M The Last Airbender PGR 2010 Family Adventure.

Noah Ringer, Dev Patel, Cliff Curtis. 0 9pm M What Lies Beneath AO 3 2000 Thriller.

The wife of a university research scientist believes that her lakeside Vermont home is haunted by a ghost – or that she is losing her mind. Harrison Ford, Michelle Pfeiffer. 0

7pm Million Dollar Listing PGR Josh Flagg receives an offer on a property from a client of Ryan Serhant (Million Dollar Listing New York).

8pm The Biggest Loser 3 9pm The Biggest Loser 3 9:55 Would I Lie To You? 3 0 10:25 Funny Roots PGR 3 0 10:50 Baggage AO 3

7pm Storage Wars PGR 7:30 Father Brown PGR When his priceless Blue Cross is targeted by infamous criminal Flambeau, Father Brown takes the initiative to try and save his soul, but he may be walking into a trap.

8:30 Weekend Murders – Grantchester PGR 0 9:35 Rugby – Super Rugby (Delayed) Hurricanes v Reds.

7pm L Rugby – Super Rugby Hurricanes v Reds.

From Westpac Stadium, Wellington.

9:40 L Rugby – Super Rugby Waratahs v Bulls. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney.

11:30 Blue Bloods AO 0 12:25 Stacey Dooley Investigates… Europe’s Dirty Drug Secrets AO 3 1:25 Infomercials 5am Hillsong 5:30 Charles Stanley

11:15 Infomercials

11:35 60 Minutes PGR 3 Current affairs from New Zealand and around the world.

12:35 Home Shopping

MAORI TV 6:30 Pukoro 2 7am SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 2 7:30 Tribe 8am Matika 3 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Playlist 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Cam’s Kai 10:30 Paki Vault 3 11am Kawe Korero – Reporters 1:30 The Big Hit 2pm Rugby – French Top 14 2:30 Friday Night Lights PGR 3:30 Te Po Mekemeke 3

THE BOX 6am Parking Wars PGL 6:25 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

US PG 6:50 Barry’d Treasure PG 7:15 Lizard Lick Towing PG 7:40 Survivor – South Pacific PG 8:30 Survivor – South Pacific PG 9:20 Survivor – South Pacific PG 10:10 Survivor – South Pacific PG 11:50 The Simpsons Super Sunday PG A marathon of Simpson’s episodes. 2:20 Parking Wars PGL 3:10 Law And Order – UK MV 4:05 Psych MC 4:55 The Simpsons Super Sunday PG 7:30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? US PG 8pm Barry’d Treasure PG 8:30 Lizard Lick Towing PG 9pm Call Of The Wildman PG 9:30 Combat Dealers PG 10:30 RBT MC 10:55 Border Security PG 11:20 Raw MV

SUNDAY

1:45 Combat Dealers PG 2:40 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

US PG 3:05 Barry’d Treasure PG 3:30 Lizard Lick Towing PG 3:55 Call Of The Wildman PG 4:20 Psych MC 5:10 Survivor – South Pacific PG

11:50 L Rugby – Super Rugby Sunwolves v Stormers.

2am Football – Champions League Weekly 2:30 Fox Sports News 3am L Rugby – Super Rugby Cheetahs v Kings.

5:10 L Rugby – Super Rugby Lions v Blues.

SKY SPORT 2 4pm Whawhai 4:30 Get Your Fish On 3 5pm Moko Aotearoa 3 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Waka Huia 3 6:30 M Harriet The Spy 1996 Family Comedy. Rosie O’Donnell, Michelle Trachtenberg.

8:30 M Three Colours – White AO 3 1994 Comedy Drama.

Julie Delpy.

10:10 Te Kaea 3 2 Inside Tatler 10:40 Whare Taonga AO 9:50pm on TV One 11:10 Closedown

DISCOVERY

MOVIES PREMIERE

6am Game Of Pawns M 6:30 Mythbusters PG Arrow Machine Gun. 7:30 Mythbusters PG Cold Feet. 8:30 ET Fishing Escapes PG 9:25 Killing Fields M Judgment Day. 10:20 Dual Survival M 11:15 Treehouse Masters PG 12:10 Gold Rush PG 1:35 Gold Rush – The Dirt PG 2pm Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman PG 2:55 Close Encounters PG 3:25 Close Encounters PG 3:50 Deadliest Job Interview PG 4:45 Alaskan Bush People M 5:40 Gold Rush PG 7:05 Gold Rush – The Dirt PG 7:30 Treehouse Masters PG 8:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 9:30 Railroad Alaska PG 10:30 Auction Hunters PG 11pm Man Made Marvels PG

6:30 Unbroken MV 2014 Drama.

Jack O’Connell, Domhnall Gleeson.

8:45 Tom, Dick And Harriet M 2013 Comedy. Steven Weber, Michelle Harrison. 10:10 Gone Girl 16VLS 2014 Thriller. Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike. 12:40 Terminator Genisys MVL 2015 Action.

Jai Courtney, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

2:45 Dope 16VLSC 2015 Comedy.

Shameik Moore, ZoÎ Kravitz.

4:25 Birdman 16VLSC 2014 Comedy.

Michael Keaton, Emma Stone.

6:25 Jurassic World MV 2015 Action.

Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard.

8:30 John Wick 16VL 2014 Action.

Keanu Reeves, Adrianne Palicki.

10:15 The Purge – Anarchy 16VLC 2014 Horror. Frank Grillo, Zack Gilford.

Midnight Naked And Afraid XL M 12:55 Evil Lives Here M 1:50 River Monsters PG 2:45 Auction Hunters PG 3:15 Survive That! M 4:10 River Monsters PG 5:05 Mythbusters PG

Midnight Glass Chin 16VLS 2014 Thriller. 1:30 Dope 16VLSC 2015 Comedy. 3:10 Close Up – Will Smith PG 3:40 John Wick 16VL 2014 Action. 5:20 Jurassic World MV 2015 Action.

SUNDAY

SUNDAY

Ace Ventura – Pet Detective 7pm on TV2

MOVIES GREATS 7:30 Good Will Hunting MVL 1997 Drama. Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck. 9:35 The Mummy MV 1999 Action. Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz. 11:40 Run, Fat Boy, Run ML 2007 Comedy.

Simon Pegg, Hank Azaria, Thandie Newton. 1:20 Scary Movie 16VLSC 2000 Comedy Horror.

Carmen Electra, Jon Abrahams.

2:50 Scary Movie 2 16LS 2001 Comedy Horror. Tori Spelling, Marlon Wayans. 4:10 Scary Movie 3 MVL 2003 Comedy. Anna Faris, Pamela Anderson, Charlie Sheen.

5:35 The Lord Of The Rings – The Fellowship Of The Ring PGV 2001 Fantasy. Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Orlando Bloom. 8:30 Forgetting Sarah Marshall 16LS 2008 Comedy.

Jason Segel, Kristen Bell. 10:25 Die Hard MVL 1988 Action.

SUNDAY

12:35 Disclosure 16LS 1994 Drama.

2:40 Scary Movie 16VLSC 2000 Comedy Horror. 4:10 The Lord Of The Rings – The Fellowship Of The Ring PGV 2001 Fantasy.

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

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6am The Crowd Goes Wild 6:30 L Rugby League – Super League Wigan v Hull. From DW Stadium, Wigan.

9:30 Friday Night With Matty Johns (Replay) 10:30 Cricket – IPL (Replay) Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab.

2pm Sky Sport News NZ The latest sports news from New Zealand and around the world.

2:30 Golf – European Tour (Highlights) Afrasia Bank Mauritius Open – Round Two. 3pm Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Highlanders v Crusaders.

3:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Eels v Rabbitohs.

4pm Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) Wigan v Hull.

4:30 L Rugby League – NRL Warriors v Panthers. From AMI Stadium, Christchurch.

6:50 The After Match Awen Guttenbeil and guests discuss the big issues in rugby league.

7:30 L Rugby League – NRL Storm v Cowboys. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

9:30 L Rugby League – NRL Sea Eagles v Broncos. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

SUNDAY

Midnight Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Warriors v Panthers.

From AMI Stadium in Christchurch.

12:30 L Cycling – Giro D’Italia Stage Eight. From Foligno to Arezzo.

3:30 Athletics – IAAF Diamond League (Delayed) Shanghai.

5:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Round 10 Saturday.

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FOUR

PRIME

SKY SPORT 1

6am Rural Delivery 0 6:25 The Fishing Show – Classic Episodes 0 7am Sunday 0 7:35 Tagata Pasifika 8am Praise Be 8:30 Attitude 0 9am Q+A 0 10am Waka Huia 10:30 Marae PGR 2 11am Neighbourhood 0 11:30 Fair Go 3 11:55 Frozen Planet 0 12:55 SPCA Rescue 0 1:25 Coasters 0 1:55 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 0 2:55 Slow Train Through Africa With Griff Rhys Jones 0 3:55 Biggest And Baddest 0 4:55 Animals Unexpected 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Sunday 0 7:45 Mastermind 0 8:30 Blindspot AO 0 9:30 The Family AO Determined to find the kidnapper, Nina devises a dangerous plan to capture him; Willa deals with her feelings for Bridey, who reveals the truth of Adam’s identity. 0 10:30 The Missing AO 0

6am Sooty 3 0 6:20 Little Monstar 3 0 6:25 Art Attack 3 0 6:50 Henry Hugglemonster 3 0 7:15 The Tom And Jerry Show 3 0 7:35 Get Ace 3 0 8am What Now NZ country-music duo Mae Valley perform live in the studio.

10am Jessie Emma and Bryn’s friendship is tested when they co-anchor their school’s morning announcements. 0 10:25 The Voice PGR The knockout rounds continue with Miley Cyrus as the key adviser. 0 Noon Shortland Street Omnibus PGR 3 0 2:30 The Family Tools 3pm Trophy Wife 0 3:30 Home And Away Omnibus 0 6pm Betty White’s Off Their Rockers 0 6:30 The Middle 0 7pm My Kitchen Rules 0 8:15 The Simpsons PGR Professor Frink’s new invention turns him into a ladies’ man; a new pill at the Springfield Retirement Castle causes Grandpa to hallucinate back to his happiest moments. 0 8:45 M 12 Years A Slave AO 2013 Historical Drama.

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Kenneth Williams, Michael Fassbender. 0

6am Life TV 6:30 Brian Houston 7am Charles Stanley 8am Universal Church Of The Kingdom Of God 8:30 Turning Point 9am R & R 9:30 The Hui 10am The Nation 0 11:05 Big Angry Fish (Starting Today) 3 11:55 Entertainment Tonight Weekend 1pm Motorsport – Extreme 4x4 Part Two. 1:30 Motorsport – NHRA Drag-Racing Series Charlotte – Round Five. 2:30 Motorsport – D1NZ Round Four – Part Two. 3pm Motorsport – MotoGP France – Round Five. 4pm Motorsport – FIA World Endurance Championship Spa – Round Two. 5pm Ice Road Truckers 3 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm M The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey PGR 2012 Fantasy Adventure.

Hobbit Bilbo Baggins is swept into a quest to reclaim Erebor with the help of wizard Gandalf the Grey and 13 dwarves led by legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield.

Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage. 0 10:15 Westside AO 3 0

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Emma! 3 7am Strawberry Shortcake 3 7:25 Wonder Pets 3 7:50 Ready, Steady, Wiggles 3 8am Bob The Builder 3 8:10 Fireman Sam 3 0 8:20 The Winx Club 3 8:45 Julius Jr 3 9:10 Thomas And Friends 9:20 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 3 9:30 Sticky TV Omnibus Noon Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Barney And Friends 3 3:30 Infomercials 4:30 Pukana 2 5pm Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 6pm Victorious 3 6:30 M Monte Carlo PGR 2010 Comedy.

Three women on holiday in Paris accidentally find themselves taken to Monte Carlo after one of them is mistaken for a British heiress.

8:35 M Baggage Claim PGR 2013 Comedy.

A flight attendant finally has the chance to find Mr Right, but she must travel 50,000 kilometres to do it.

Paula Patton, Taye Diggs.

10:35 Entertainment Tonight Weekend The biggest entertainment stories of the last week.

6am Religious Programming 10:30 Sport Box The best of the past week’s sports from New Zealand and around the world.

Noon Mythbusters PGR 3 The Mythbusters team investigates two adrenaline-pumping myths.

1pm Benefits… And Proud PGR 3 Heather is one of Britain’s biggest benefit scroungers, and proud of it.

The local council is building a house for her family, but, as her benefits increase, so does the controversy.

2pm Shearing Gang PGR 3 2:30 Grassroots Rugby 3:30 Bondi Rescue PGR 3 4pm Animal Airport 3 4:30 Rugby Nation 5:30 Prime News 6pm Life Force Examination of how forces of nature, through evolution, have shaped life in all its forms.

7pm Storage Wars 7:30 Antiques Roadshow 0 8:30 Forensics NZ AO The police are called when an abandoned car is found in Hamilton. The owner, a young mother, has not been seen for days, and her former partner is concerned for her safety. 0 9:30 Elementary PGR 0 10:30 Ross Kemp – Extreme Worlds AO 3

7:15 Small Blacks TV 7:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) 8am Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) 8:35 L Rugby – Super Rugby 10:45 Random Rugby 11am Cycling – Giro D’Italia (Highlights) 11:30 Golf – PGA European Tour Noon Sky Sport News NZ 12:30 Sky Sports UK News 1pm Motorsport – IndyCar Series (Highlights) 1:30 Sky Sport News NZ 2pm Rugby – World Sevens (Highlights) 3:30 Motorcycling – Superbike World Championship (Highlights) 4pm Motorsport – IndyCar Series (Highlights) 4:30 Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) 5pm Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) 5:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) 6pm Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) 6:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) 7pm Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Hurricanes v Reds. From Westpac Stadium, Wellington.

7:30 Golf – European Tour (Highlights) Afrasia Bank Mauritius Open – Round Three.

8pm L Golf – European Tour Afrasia Bank Mauritius Open – Round Four.

11:40 Q+A 3 Local political-affairs programme. 0 12:50 Attitude 3 0 1:20 Infomercials 1:50 Football – English Premier League 4am Infomercials

11:20 M Flight 7500 AO 2014 Horror Sci-fi. 12:50 Arrow AO 3 0 1:40 Embarrassing Bodies Down Under AO 3 0 2:30 NY ER AO 3 2:55 Infomercials 3:25 Jeremy Kyle PGR 3 4:15 It Is Written 3 4:45 Switched At Birth 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11:15 M Apollo 13 PGR 1995 Historical Drama. 0 1:40 Infomercials 5:30 Brian Houston @ Hillsong TV 3

11:30 Infomercials

11:30 Top Gear USA AO 3 To determine which American supercar is the best, the hosts select their favourite, and drive from Beverly Hills to a test track in the desert for a performance contest.

12:25 Home Shopping

12:30 L Cycling – Giro D’Italia Stage Nine. 3:30 Motorcycling – Superbike World Championship (Highlights) 4am Motorcycling – Superbike World Championship (Highlights) 4:30 L Motorsport – Nascar Sprint Cup Series AAA 400 Drive For Autism.

CHOICE TV

MAORI TV

SKY SPORT 2

6am Natural World – Monkey Thieves 6:30 Through The Bible With Les Feldick 7am Double Your House For Half The Money 8am Getaway 8:30 Backroad Bounty 9:30 Hugh’s Three Good Things 10am Jamie At Home 10:30 Richard E Grant’s Hotel Secrets PGR 11:30 Monkeys Revealed 12:30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives 1pm American Restoration 1:30 Being Erica PGR 2:30 Sophie In The Orient 3pm The Kindness Diaries 3:30 Explore 4:30 My France With Manu – Brittany 5:30 Backroad Bounty 6:30 The Living Room 7:30 American Pickers Series that follows two skilled ‘pickers’ as they look for objects with historical, collectible, and pop-culture value.

8:30 M Case 39 AO 2009 Horror Thriller. A social worker fights to save a girl from her abusive parents, only to discover that the situation is more dangerous than she expected.

Renee Zellweger, Bradley Cooper, Jodelle Ferland, Ian McShane.

10:30 Injustice AO 11:30 The Kindness Diaries

10am Game Of Bros PGR 10:30 Media Take 3 11am Native Affairs 3 11:30 Marae Kai Masters 3 12:30 Play PGR 1:30 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals 3 2:30 Poitukohu – Nga Kura Tuarua 3:30 Rugby – French Top 14 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Nga Tangata Taumata Rau PGR 7pm The Laughing Samoans

Midnight Explore 1am My France With Manu – Brittany 2am M Case 39 AO 2009 Horror Thriller. Renee Zellweger, Bradley Cooper, Jodelle Ferland, Ian McShane. 4am American Pickers 5am Backroad Bounty

12:30 You Have Been Warned MONDAY PG 1:25 River Monsters 12:10 Smackdown MVC 1:50 Main PG 2:20 Auction Hunters Event MV 2:40 Crossing Lines PG 2:45 Game Of Pawns MV 3:30 CSI – New York MV M 3:15 River Monsters 4:20 CSI – New York MV 5:10 The PG 4:10 Survive That! M Musketeers MVLS 5:05 Mythbusters PG

MONDAY

THE BOX 6am Survivor – South Pacific PG 6:50 Survivor – South Pacific PG 7:40 Survivor – South Pacific PG 9:20 The Simpsons Super Sunday PG 11:50 Raw MV 2:35 Main Event MV 3:30 Smackdown MV 5:15 RBT MC 5:45 Border Security PG 6:15 Call Of The Wildman PG 6:40 Combat Dealers PG 7:30 The Musketeers MVLS In wartorn France, three Musketeers launch a daring attack on the Spanish and, four years after vowing never to fight again, is Aramis still a Musketeer at heart?

8:30 CSI – New York MV 9:25 CSI – New York MV 10:20 Crossing Lines MV 11:15 The Musketeers MVLS

7:30 Rugby League – NRL Warriors v Penrith Panthers.

8:30 M Milk AO 2008 Drama.

The true story of Harvey Milk, an American gay activist who fought for gay rights and became California’s first openly gay elected official. Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, James Franco.

10:50 Te Kaea 3 2 11:20 Koroua 3 11:45 Closedown

DISCOVERY 6am Game Of Pawns M 6:30 Mythbusters PG 7:30 Mythbusters PG 8:30 Gold Rush PG 9:55 Gold Rush – The Dirt PG 10:20 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 11:15 You Have Been Warned PG 12:10 Mythbusters PG 1:05 Somali Pirate Takedown PG 2pm Bering Sea Gold PG 2:55 Bering Sea Gold PG 3:50 Bering Sea Gold PG 4:45 Bering Sea Gold PG 5:40 Bering Sea Gold PG 6:35 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 7:30 Life After – Chernobyl PG 8:30 Close Encounters PG 9pm Close Encounters PG 9:30 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman PG 10:30 Treehouse Masters PG 11:30 Mythbusters PG

MONDAY

The Family

9:30pm on TV One

MOVIES PREMIERE 7:25 Close Up – Will Smith PG 7:55 Birdman 16VLSC 2014 Comedy.

Michael Keaton, Emma Stone.

9:50 The Purge – Anarchy 16VLC 2014 Horror. Frank Grillo, Zack Gilford. 11:30 Jurassic World MV 2015 Action. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard. 1:35 Boyhood MVLC 2014 Drama. Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette. 4:15 Fury 16VL 2014 Action War. Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf. 6:30 The Hunger Games – Mockingjay: Part One MV 2014 Adventure. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson.

8:30 Focus MVLS 2015 Crime.

Will Smith, Margot Robbie.

10:20 The Night Before 16LS 2015 Comedy. Colin Egglesfield, Drew Fuller.

MONDAY

12:05 Horns 16VLSC 2013 Fantasy Thriller. Daniel Radcliffe, Juno Temple.

2:05 Boyhood MVLC 2014 Drama.

Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette.

4:45 Close Up – Tom Cruise PG 5:15 Focus MVLS 2015 Crime.

Will Smith, Margot Robbie.

6am Motorsport – Formula One (Replay) Gran Premio de Espana Pirelli – Qualifying. From Spain.

7:30 L Motorsport – IndyCar Series Grand Prix of Indianapolis.

10am Motorsport – GP2 Series (Replay) Barcelona – Race One. 11am Motorsport – GP3 Series (Replay) Barcelona – Race One. Noon Motorcycling – Superbike World Championship 12 Years a Slave Malaysia – Round One. 8:45pm on TV2 12:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Hurricanes v Reds.

MOVIES GREATS 1pm Rugby League – Super 7:05 Die Hard MVL 1988 Action.

League (Highlights) Catalans Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Dragons v Huddersfield Giants.

Bonnie Bedelia. 9:15 Forgetting 1:30 L Rugby League – NSW Sarah Marshall 16LS 2008 Cup Newcastle v Illawarra. From Comedy. Jason Segel, Kristen Bell.

Hunter Stadium, Newcastle.

11:05 Disclosure 16LS 1994 3:30 L Rugby League – NRL Drama. Michael Douglas, Knights v Eels. From Hunter Stadium, Demi Moore. 1:15 Scary Movie Newcastle.

3 MVL 2003 Comedy. Anna Faris, 6pm L Rugby League – Pamela Anderson, Charlie Sheen.

NRL Tigers v Bulldogs. From ANZ 2:40 Brokeback Mountain Stadium, Sydney.

MVLS 2005 Drama. Heath Ledger, 8:30 Rugby Nation Highlights and Jake Gyllenhaal. 4:50 Blades Of analysis of the latest rugby action.

Glory MS 2007 Comedy. Will Ferrell, 9:20 Cricket – IPL (Highlights) Jon Heder, Will Arnett, Amy Poehler. Royal Challengers Bangalore v 6:25 Jarhead 16VLS 2005 Drama.

Gujarat Lions. From M.Chinnaswamy Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Stadium, Bengaluru.

Peter Sarsgaard. 8:30 The Lord 9:50 Cricket – IPL (Highlights) Of The Rings – The Two Towers Kolkata Knight Riders v Rising Pune MV 2002 Fantasy. Elijah Wood, Supergiants. From Eden Gardens, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen.

Kolkata.

11:30 Jerry Maguire MLS 1996 Drama. 10:20 L Cricket – IPL Kings XI Punjab v Sunrisers Hyderabad.

MONDAY 1:45 Underworld 16VC 2003 Action From Vidarbha Cricket Association Thriller. 3:45 Brokeback Mountain Stadium, Nagpur.

2:20 L Cricket – IPL Mumbai MVLS 2005 Drama. 5:55 Inside Indians v Delhi Daredevils. From Story – Fatal Attraction MVS 2011 Documentary.

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

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

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Charlotte, Amy, Mia, Ella, and Ben. A very special man to During office hours notices may also be sent to: sons-in-law Byron, and Mark.

Loved youngest brother to the classifieds@theguardian.co.nz late Theodore, the late Any queries Harold, and the late Helen; please contact loved uncle, great uncle and 0800 cousin to his family in the UK ASHBURTON and USA. Bill will be greatly (0800-274-287). missed by all who knew him.

Special thanks to all the doctors, nurses and staff DEATHS at Wesley Care, Nurse Maude Palliative Care and Hospice, Christchurch Hospital (Urology Unit), Dr Andrea Goebel and Dr Paul Peterson. All messages to the Matthews family, c/- P.O Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. In Canterbury owned, locally operated lieu of flowers, a donation to Nurse Maude Hospice can be Patersons made. The funeral service and requiem mass to Funeral Services celebrate Bill’s life will be and Ashburton held at St Michael and All Angels Church, Oxford Crematorium Ltd Terrace, Christchurch on Office and Chapel WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2016 at 11.30am followed by Corner East & Cox private cremation.

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ASCHEN, Donald Grenville (Don) – Margery, Pauline, Helen, Barry and families, would like to sincerely thank everyone for the support we received after Don’s passing. Thank you for all the flowers, cards, phone calls, visits and baking.

A special thank you to the doctors and staff of the Allenton Medical Centre and Rosebank Resthome. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks.

Forever in our hearts. den BAARS, Dorothy (Dot) – Bill, John, Kathryn, David, Lynette and families would like to express their sincere thanks for the love and support they received following the sad loss of Dot. It was a great comfort to see so many friends and family at her funeral. Please accept this as a personal note of thanks from us all.

KYLE, Alan Watters – Shona and the family wish to sincerely thank everyone for their cards, flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation and other acts of kindness at our recent loss of our lovely man. Thank you to the many friends who attended Alan’s service, especially those who travelled long distances.

Very humbling. Special thanks too to the staff at Tuarangi Home and Yvette Williams Special Care Unit for the compassionate care given to Alan over the past few years.

You know how much this meant to us. Finally, a big hug to Paul May for his support of me and friendship to Alan through some difficult times. Please accept this as our heartfelt thanks and a personal acknowledgement.

PRIDIE, Neroli Elsie – Robin and family wish to thank everyone for their support and messages of sympathy, cards, food and flowers, etc, on the sad loss of their wife, mother and grandmother. Also special thanks to St John Ambulance staff, the staff at Ashburton Hospital and Paterson’s Funeral Services. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our thanks and appreciation.

IN MEMORIAM

WOODS, Russell – 15/05/2015.

Missing your smile, your voice, your sense of humour, your charm, your wit, your way of making everything better.

Mostly, just missing you…

Lynda and Frank.

Ross - Marshall Neville and Joan Ross were married in Invercargill on May 14, 1966.

Congratulations Mum and Dad on your 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Lots of love from your children and grandchildren. xx

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WATSON, Raymond Albert (Ray) – In his 67th year (suddenly) on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at home, Gore. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Pam for 46 years. Loved and respected dad of the late Darren, Louise and Brett Hobbs (Ashburton), Shaun and Heather (Dapto, Australia), Brendan (Gore).

Adored pop of Henry, Oliver, and Fletcher; Jaycob, and Boedie.

“Rest In Peace” Requiem mass for Ray will be celebrated in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore on MONDAY, May 16 at 2.00pm then leaving for the Charlton Park Cemetery. Rosary will be recited in the church on Sunday evening at 7.00pm.

Messages to 23b Reaby Road, RD4 Gore 9774.

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MARSHALL, Murray Flint (Muzza) – Passed away peacefully on May 11, 2016, aged 80 years.

Dearly loved husband and best friend of Vivienne, cherished dad and father-inlaw of David and Jo, Anne and John, Jane and Jason, and Susan. Much loved “Muzza” of Emilee and Sam, Max and Jesse, Olivia, Lucy and Felicity, Xavier and Xanthe.

“We are so proud of the strength and courage you have shown during the challenges you faced in recent years.

Always had time to share your jokes.

You will be sadly missed Muzza.”

Messages may be addressed to: The Family of the late Murray Marshall, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dialysis Services, Christchurch Hospital, would be appreciated, and may be made at the service. A celebration of Muzza’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch on TUESDAY, May 17, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.

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3/350 Burnett Street, Ashburton

- Two double bedrooms - Generous open plan living and dining - Large floor heat pump and night store heating - Double garage with auto door opener - Separate workshop and Lean to Set Date of Sale closing 30 May 2016 at 2pm Open Home Saturday 9:45 - 10:15am rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21196

3/20 Wellington Street, Ashburton

Two bedroom back unit, currently tenanted paying $270.00 per week and tenant would love to stay.

Bedrooms and living area are very spacious and capture good sun. Ideal investment property worth serious For Sale $183, 000 Open Home Saturday 2:00 - 2:30pm rwashburton.co.nz/

15 Millichamp Street, Ashburton

- Open plan kitchen and living area - 2 Bedrooms PLUS Hobby room or office - Extra large double garage + ample off street parking - Bathroom and separate toilet - Compliant Log Burner For Sale Offers over $297,000 Open Home Saturday 11:15 - 11:45am

10 Houston Place, Ashburton Desirable Allenton Location

* 2 storey PLUS a lower level * Open plan kitchen/dining/living * Heatpump plus double glazing in master bedroom * Double garaging with internal access * Safe and secure back garden Oamaru Stone home on the edge of an exclusive Allenton cul-de-sac running off the highly sought-after Lane Street.

Three bedrooms upstairs (master has double glazing), bathroom, shower room and separate WC. Ground floor has convenient open plan kitchen/dining and living heated by a heatpump. Dining outdoors is easy - a ranchslider links to the garden. Lower level offers double garaging, 2nd WC, laundry and an excellent storage area or work space.

22 Cross Street, Ashburton

• Renovated inside and out • 3 bedrooms • Permanent material • New colour steel roof • Open plan living with log burner For Sale Offers over $349,000 Open Home Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pm

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rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21201

115A Creek Road, Ashburton

4 Wakanui Road, Ashburton

Deadline Sale closing 31 May 2016 (Unless sold prior) Open Home Sunday 1:00 - 1:30pm

Open Home Saturday 2:45 - 3:15pm

- Private, sunny living, backing onto the park - Open plan with separate lounge and sunny deck - 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms - Double garage, hot mix drive

rwashburton.co.nz/ AHB21197

- 3 Big Bedrooms - Open plan Kitchen/Dining - Wet Shower area, toilet, vanity - Separate Bathroom and toilet - Single Garage and off street parking For Sale $255,000 rwashburton.co.nz/ AHB21202

For Sale $374,000 Open Home Sunday 10:00 - 10:30am rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21178 Cindy Hayward 027 389 7955 cindy.hayward@raywhite.com Mid Canterbury Real Estate Limited LICENSED (REAA 2008)

25 Brucefield Avenue, Ashburton

Freshly Painted on the outside including the roof, this bungalow is available to move into NOW. - Open plan living - 3 Bedrooms - Enclosed porch area making more space For Sale Offers over $215,000 Open Home Saturday 1:00 - 1:30pm rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21194

265 Tancred Street, Ashburton

Like to be close to town, then you need to take a look at this back section town house built in 2005.

Open plan spacious living area, with three bedrooms which one of these could double as an office if required.

Double garage, great outdoor entertainment area.

Auction on 11th June 2016 at 11am (unless sold prior) rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21198