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■ ASHBURTON WATER RALLY

■ FIRE CALL

Big show of opposition By suE nEwman

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The strength of opposition to the Ashburton District Council’s plan to sell a section at Ashburton’s north east business park to a company that plans to establish a water bottling plant will be demonstrated this morning.

What started in a small way with a handful of Fairton residents who were concerned that the site was being sold to overseas investors and that taking water from a bore would deplete their own water supplies has grown to involve objectors from around New Zealand.

And this morning the strength of that opposition will be tested as protesters gather at the Ashburton Domain near Walnut Avenue before marching to the Ashburton District Council chamber on Baring Square West.

The 10 hectare site has an existing water consent in place. If a bore is sunk it must be to a minimum of 95 metres and the site owner will then be able to take up to 45 litres of water per second.

The potential buyer is a New Zealand company NZ Pure Blue Ltd. It plans to establish a water bottling plant which will create about 100 jobs.

Opposition to the sale is based on a belief that the district’s water

Chapel fire could have been much worse

By Erin TaskEr

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Bung the Bore rally organiser Jen Branje (left) spreading the message ahead of today’s Bung the Bore rally against the Ashburton District Council’s sale of a block of land in the North East Business Park for a water bottling plant with potential marchers Liam McAllister and Miranda Hallett-Pullen.

PHOTO AMANDA KONYN 1504-AK-022 should not be bottled and sold for profit.

The amount of water that can be taken from a bore on the site is less than that used by a small dairy farm.

Speakers at the rally will be Green Party water spokesperson Catherine Delahunty and members of the local action group Waimaori Lot 9. Christchurch based Green MP Eugenie Sage

will also attend.

The Bung the Bore ralliers will assemble at 9.45am in the domain before marching to the council building. The rally is expected to last until about 11.30am.

Creative approach to water controversy Two Nelson artists have taken a creative approach to Ashburton’s water rally, producing a work they have called The Money Tap. Nikki Romney and Alan Clarke say they object to the sale of water from underground aquifers and suggest the sale should have involved wide community consultation.

Their work is based on an old oak Left - The Money Tap. PHOTO SUPPLIED

wine barrel painted in artists’ oils to represent the wine industry. The centre piece is a tap of blown glass they say represents the water which will flow out of New Zealand for 30 years if the Ashburton bottling plan sale goes ahead.

They intend to sell the art work and proceeds will go to provide a holiday for their five-year-old grandchild who has been through a four-year bout of cancer.

A small fire at the Paterson’s Funeral Services chapel yesterday could have been much worse had it not been discovered when it was.

Staff and builders working on site noticed smoke around 1.40pm and the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade was called.

Firefighters found a small fire smouldering away in the roof, where large beams met the roof-line, and were able to extinguish it before it caused serious damage to the building.

“It appears as though it could have been an offshoot of some welding that was going on,” Ashburton fire chief Alan Burgess said.

“There’s quite a bit of construction there at the moment and they had been doing some work in that area earlier in the day.”

It’s believed a spark may have caused the timber to start smouldering, or it could have been a melted wire.

“There was enough smoke, you could certainly see it and it was certainly building to a higher level, but it wasn’t a fire that was out of control or anything like that,” Mr Burgess said.

“It did a little bit of damage but it’s all quite confined, but it will require a bit of repair work.”

Mr Burgess said it was fortunate the smoke was noticed when it was.

“It would have been a whole different scenario if it had been late at night, or after everyone had gone home,” Mr Burgess said.

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■ GROW MID CANTERBURY

It’s business as usual – for now

BY SUE NEWMAN

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Economic development agency Grow Mid Canterbury might be on shaky ground, but in terms of its current contracts it will be business as usual says the organisations chief executive Rob Brawley.

Its major funder, the Ashburton District Council commissioned a report on the agency so it could decide whether it was receiving value for the $245,000 annual grant it gave the organisation. It also wanted to be able to see where that money was being spent.

In his report consultant Peter Winder of McCredy Winder, identified a number of shortcomings within Grow Mid Canterbury, saying it was in serious financial difficulty. He also questioned its involvement in party related transactions.

His recommendation was that the council made a fresh start and investigated other ways of providing an economic development service for the district.

Mr Brawley said he and his board were surprised at the report’s findings and believed there were a number of issues that were inaccurate.

“The board has a lot of thinking and talking to do. We didn’t get the report until 9.45am (on Thursday), so we’re still working through it really,” he said.

The terms of reference for the report was only to be on the cost effectiveness of Grow Mid Canterbury’s service provision; it was not a review of the organisation’s operation, Mr Brawley said.

In 2012 the council had commissioned a report on the or-

ganisation’s performance and activities and this had been very positive, he said.

It was incorrect, he said, to say the report revealed a complex, convoluted and clouded web of activities; there had been full disclosure of the agency’s activities to council and any potential conflicts of interest.

While the council has indicated it is unlikely to continue to fund Grow Mid Canterbury in the next financial year, Mr Brawley said he believed even without the council’s money, the organisation still had a future.

Because it had failed to produce its audited accounts to the council on time, its half year grant had been withheld. The council yesterday agreed to release the money so that it did not disrupt the current contracted work programme.

“We certainly won’t be taking our eyes off the ball and we’ll be working as closely with the council as we can,” Mr Brawley said.

After Mr Winder presented his findings on Thursday, councillors asked council staff to prepare a report on how the council could deliver alternative economic services from July 1.

Mayor Angus McKay said the Winder report had confirmed for the council that its concerns over Grow Mid Canterbury’s performance had been confirmed.

“We do appreciate the work done by the Grow Mid Canterbury voluntary trustees, but the advice we have received is overwhelmingly in favour of exploring other methods of encouraging economic development in our district,” he said.

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■ SOUTHERN RUGBY CLUB

Arson attempt angers members

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An unsuccessful arson attempt on the Southern Rugby Club’s yet to be completed new changing facilities has angered the club’s members.

The new six changing room facility, with a gear room attached, at the Hinds Domain is thought to have been attacked sometime last weekend, by someone with what could have been a blow torch.

When builders from Quaid Construction arrived this week to put building paper up, they found burn marks in at least half a dozen areas of the exposed frame work.

It’s the latest in a string of vandalism issues at the Hinds Domain, Hinds Reserves Board

chairman Garry Brown said.

There had been other vandalism and graffiti too, and those behind the domain and the rugby club are asking people to help them by keeping an eye out for any suspicious activity in the area.

The rugby club’s new facility has been club funded, and a lot of hard work and voluntary hours had been put into it, so the attack was disappointing, and frustrating.

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■ MISSING DOG

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Dog’s owners distraught

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By Erin TaskEr

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Monty is a robust seven-year-old Jack Russell who is shy and timid, and rarely ventures far from his Tinwald home.

So how and why he came to be at Ashburton McDonald’s in the early hours of Sunday morning was a mystery to Monty’s owner Susan Soal and her family.

But then Susan started asking questions, and got a whole lot of answers she never expected.

It turns out Monty had quite an adventure on Sunday night, but not necessarily by his own choosing, and where he is today, no one knows.

The Soals live on a back section and Monty was home and well when they shut the gate up their driveway late on Saturday night.

Two missed calls on Susan’s cellphone in the early hours of Sunday morning were the first indication anything was amiss, and then they discovered their gate was open, just enough for Monty to get out.

Whether he got out himself, or was let out and lured away, is now Susan’s question though, after discovering Monty made an appearance at a teenage party down the road that night.

His presence at that party is one thing that has been confirmed – while there, he did a poo on someone – but some say he wasn’t actually on the property, and others say he was.

What happened from there is unclear. Susan has been told many stories. People have told her they saw Monty walking down the main street in Tinwald with some people who appeared to have been trying to encourage him to follow; others have told her he arrived in a car at McDonald’s. Some have said there were two guys and two girls in that car, others have said it was four guys.

“He’s never even set foot in town, and if he’s put in a car …

I just can’t imagine him crossing the bridge by himself, because he’s so scared of noise and every-

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Have you seen Monty? He’s been missing from Tinwald for almost a week, but it’s not your average missing dog case.

PHOTO SUPPLIED thing,” Susan said.

The missed calls on her cellphone overnight were from someone saying her dog was at McDonald’s; that kind person had looked at Monty’s collar, which had Susan’s cellphone number on it, and tried to alert her.

Since then, Susan’s been told of a text message sent to the party’s hosts saying they had ‘their’ dog, so it’s possible it was a prank, and a case of mistaken identity.

But there was also a report of a SnapChat sent with the words ‘RIP Monty’.

Susan’s heard all sorts of stories, but almost a week on, she has no idea about Monty’s fate.

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Sunday morning were on grass areas beside the Skate Park, and Farmers, and subsequent sightings place him around Borough School, and possibly Oak Grove.

But he’s scared, and no one’s been able to catch him.

Susan said Monty had short legs and would struggle to walk 1km, and was timid and shy.

“He barely goes down the driveway with my kids,” she said.

The family have been searching high and low, as have members of the public after hearing about it through social media.

People have even offered money to be put up as a reward, if the cherished member of the Soal family is returned.

“We were out for three hours (on Thursday), but you don’t

know if you’re looking in the right place. It’s the unknown, you just don’t know which direction to look in,” Susan said.

“You get little tit-bits and possible sightings, and you race off, but it’s another dead-end.”

Monty is a tan and white Jack Russell with wiry hair, and he’s wearing a red collar with a tag, on which Susan’s number can be found.

“He’s seven, but he’s like 57.

He’s a very old soul,” Susan said.

Susan said she’d messaged the person she’s been told took him, but got no response.

She’s heard lots of stories about what happened that night, but the only story she wants to hear now, is the one of Monty’s miraculous journey home.

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■ COMMUNITY HOUSE

Opening a new beginning

By Michelle NelsoN

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The official opening of Ashburton’s Community House marks a new beginning for the many agencies and social services using it but also for a building which was the scene of great tragedy.

Yesterday Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector and Rangitata MP Jo Goodhew paid tribute to Work and Income employees Peg Noble and Leigh Cleveland, who were gunned down in the Cass Street office on September 1, 2014.

Mrs Goodhew congratulated the army of people who gave both time and money to complete the alterations to the 800 square metre multi-agency facility, which bears no resemblance to the original office block.

“Community House is here for the community,” she said.

“The community has supported it and it will be used by the community.

“You have taken something marred by tragedy and turned it into something wonderful.”

Community House Trust board chairman John Driscoll spoke of the trust’s five-year journey to find suitable premises after earthquake damage rendered the original building on the corner of Cass and Tancred streets unsafe.

At the time Community House was recording 26,000 client visits annually, Mr Driscoll said.

The move fractured the service with only a third of the original tenants able to take up space in the temporary offices in 2012. Client numbers also dropped away.

The board was close to signing off on new premises when the Work and Income tragedy occurred.

The prospect of the victims’ co-workers returning to work at the scene of the double homicide was never on the table and the idea of rebuilding and rebranding it as Community House was floated.

The hurdle of finding the nec-

Community House Trust board chairman John Driscoll, Community and Voluntary Sector minister Jo Goodhew and Ashburton mayor Angus McKay cut the ribbon, officially opening Community House.

PHOTO AMANDA KONYN 150416-AK-053 essary $1.1 million was overcome with the help of a $500,000 grant from the Ashburton District Council.

Charitable trusts, service clubs and private donors also chipped in, enabling work to get under way.

Mayor Angus McKay said Community House was now a onestop shop for welfare and social services, under one roof in a centralised location.

This offers opportunity for collaboration and cross referral between agencies. Demand for the service has grown over the past

five years and forecasts of up to 40,000 client visits a year have been tabled.

“These things don’t just happen,” Mr McKay said.

“This community had the courage to make something good happen at the place where Peg and Leigh lost their lives.”

Mr McKay recognised Mr Driscoll’s contribution to the project, alongside his roles within Rotary and Birthright, with the presentation of a Community Honours Award for Leadership for his services to the volunteer sector.

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■ ASHBURTON COLLEGE

In brief

Departing principal farewelled

By RuBy HaRfield

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Departing Ashburton College principal Grant McMillan with acting principal Andrea Pearce during Mr McMillan’s farewell yesterday.

PHOTO AMANDA KONYN 150416-AK-004

More than 70 people farewelled Ashburton College principal Grant McMillan during a farewell ceremony yesterday.

Representatives from the Ministry of Education, the board of trustees, the Ashburton District Council, local schools and various community agencies as well as staff attended the function, which was held in the college staffroom.

Mr McMillan will be working at the college for another week before heading to his new role as principal of James Cook High School in Auckland for the beginning of Term 2.

Board chairman Rennie Davidson thanked Mr McMillan for

his time at the school and his efforts in improving educational outcomes for students.

During his seven years on the job he spent tireless hours supporting students and families as well as building up relationships with the community, Mr Davidson said.

He also developed strong ties with tertiary and trades industries to help students when they left school.

Mr McMillan made an address to the crowd expressing his gratitude to the community and the importance of their relationships with the college.

Deputy principal of senior school Andrea Pearce has been appointed as acting principal in the interim.

Scarecrows spring up all over Methven By eRin TaskeR

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Disney characters are taking over Methven these school holidays.

Methven’s Scarecrow Trail is back for another year, and this year the fun, Disney character themed event is raising money for the Methven Primary School.

Around 30 scarecrows have popped up around Methven to form the trail and people are able to pick up a Scarecrow Trail map entry form and walk around the village to find them, and identify what Disney characters they are, from today.

The task is to find and identify them all, and hand back in their entry form, and at the end there will be prizes for the most correct answers.

There will also be a prize for the best scarecrow, as voted by those taking part in the trail.

Organiser Karyn Robertson said they never had any problem finding enough people wanting to make scarecrows for the trail, and this year they’d had to cap it at 30.

“Some people are just into it, and others are doing it to

Pub bans Lycra A South Island country pub is riding into territory many eateries wouldn’t dare – banning Lycra.

But Mike Saunders, co-owner of The Plough Hotel in Rangiora, says he doesn’t have anything against cyclists in particular, he just doesn’t want his customers to have to put up with the sight of people wearing the tight-fitting activewear. “There’s been no real frights yet but we’re just getting prepared for a breakfast trade.

We’ve already got two eggs and a sausage on a plate we don’t need anymore.”

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Body found at park A body has been found at a South Auckland park. The body was found Keri Downs Park in Papakura. Police said the person found dead was a 39-year-old woman. There were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the woman’s death and the matter has now been referred to the coroner.

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Rape charges A Christchurch man has been charged with three rapes and a series of sexual connections with young teenagers. The 21-year-old, who has interim name suppression, was due to appear at Christchurch District Court yesterday. However, he was granted a registrar’s remand without having to appear before a judge. He was bailed to appear in court on May 6. The man faces 11 charges – three of rape and eight of sexual connection with young people, including 13 and 14-year-olds – between March 22, 2013, and October 30, 2015.

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Death threats

Karyn Robertson does her best scarecrow impression to celebrate the start of Methven’s annual scarecrow trail fundraiser.

PHOTO TETSURO MITOMO 140416-TM-0011 get their business profiles out there,” she said.

“For the kids it’s pretty cool because they have to find them, as well as working out who the scarecrows are.”

The event is open to anyone to take part, and is a fun school holiday activity for all ages, Mrs Robertson said.

“We have had buses of people from rest homes in the past, so

it’s anyone – it’s not just kids, it’s fun going around and trying to work out who they are,” she said.

Maps are available at the Methven i-Site Visitor Centre and the entry fee is $8.

Journalist Duncan Garner has received death threats following his call for pit bulls to be banned.

The RadioLive Drive host and presenter of TV3’s Story was sent the “revolting and vile threats” via private message on Facebook and has referred them to the police.

In a post on the radio station’s page, Garner shared screenshots of the messages. One of them said Garner’s address was being shared on the social media site “so enjoy your new lifestyle”. “You should probably euthanize yourself before publically (sic) humiliating [yourself] even more.”

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Public input sought on open spaces strategy Chicken group puts on fun and games

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Satisfaction levels with open spaces in the Ashburton District might be high, but the Ashburton District Council is about to ask its residents whether what they have is what they want.

The council has just rewritten its open spaces strategy and that draft document is now out for consultation. It spells out the council’s plans over the next 10 years for providing recreational spaces around the district.

Open spaces can range from sports fields and domains to small neighbourhood play areas and riverside spots.

And over the years that has seen it set aside many small green spaces in residential subdivisions as part of its reserve contribution policy.

In revising its policy the council is looking at all of its green spaces and recreational water to measure how each fits into the needs of the community today and into the future.

Across the district there are about 442 hectares of council owned and managed open spaces. These are scattered around Ashburton and rural villages.

As part of its new policy the council will be looking more critically at all land that is offered as part of a reserve contribution and it has not ruled out a rationalisation of some of the smaller lots it already has set aside.

The strategy will include a de-

Lauriston School’s chicken group, which looks after chickens on site and sells their eggs, held a fundraiser mufti day on Thursday. Pictured are Jack Butterick, Jack Keane and Henry King with some of the chickens. Games and activities were also organised by the group during morning tea and lunch time.

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Stuart Wilson, chair of the council’s service delivery committee, said that while the council was responsible for implementing the strategy, the community needed to be involved and support its efforts to guarantee the long-term sustainability of the district’s open spaces.

“It’s important that locals have their say on how they want their open spaces managed. Our community needs diverse open-air environments where we can live, work and play – it’s one of the reasons Ashburton is such a great place to live,” Mr Wilson said.

The Open Spaces Strategy consultation document will be delivered in next week’s District Diary and will be available on the Council’s website www.adc.govt.nz from Friday, April 15 until 5pm Sunday May 15. Consultation on the Council’s Draft Annual Plan also closes at 5pm on Sunday, May 15.

Delayed Easter celebrated at Netherby Ashburton Netherby School held a delayed Easter mufti-day to celebrate the end of Term 1 yesterday. Pictured are Lucas Stevens, Azmaveth Puleiata, Esther Hala’ufia and Maddison McKenzie dressed as bunnies. The day included a costume parade and Easter egg hunt.

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Ashburton College Year 13 students learnt about life in the Defence Force this week as part the college’s liaison visits. Various tertiary institutions and community groups have been visiting the college to share information with Year 13 students about courses and programmes on offer to help them make career decisions.

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Prospective students and their families attended a visit from St Bede’s College rector Justin Boyle to Ashburton on Wednesday. The rector and other members of staff have been travelling the South Island for a series of regional visits to discuss boarding options at the school. The Ashburton meeting was held at St Joseph’s School on Wednesday evening.

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When Methven came together They were burly farmers by day, but by night they, and just about everyone else in the community, dedicated themselves to raising money for a new hall. An old photo uncovered recently has rekindled memories about the huge fundraising project which captivated the town.

Susan Sandys reports.

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n old photograph uncovered by Methven grandmother Margaret Wilson has brought back memories from long ago for some of the town’s residents.

Mrs Wilson’s husband Colin passed away almost three years ago, and when sorting through a box of his possessions recently she came across an old wallet.

And in that wallet was a photo snapped in 1952 of Mr Wilson with fellow Methven farmers Bob Holmes, Keith Callaghan and Alan (Storky) McLeod. The four lads, aged in their 20s, were dressed as fairies for a vice-versa, or crossdressing, fancy dress ball which was held as part of the Methven Queen Carnival.

The carnival was held to raise funds to build the Mount Hutt Memorial Hall.

The four men attended school together in Methven and farmed there throughout their lives, although Mr Callaghan later also farmed at Fairlie.

While they are all now deceased, the joy and festivity of the carnival as captured by the photo, lives on

in the memories of many.

Mr McLeod’s widow, Margaret, said she remembered getting ready for the vice-versa ball.

“I had to go as a man, I borrowed my brother-in-law’s suit,” Mrs McLeod said.

The frilly outfit worn by Mr McLeod and his friends included singlets, short skirts and bloomers.

“I still have his outfit. We had a lot of fun in those days,” Mrs McLeod said.

Mary Stone, 83, of Methven said she remembered vividly the huge fundraising effort everyone put in.

There were “queens” – a sports queen, a country queen and a town queen. Mrs Stone (Miss Leask at the time) was the sports

queen, while the other two roles were taken by Shirley Marshall and Mona Grubb respectively.

They were supported by their various areas in raising money and whoever raised the most was crowned overall queen. That ended up being the country queen.

“We had function after function after function. We were out just about every night, raising money doing all sorts of things,” Mrs Stone said.

She said it was a fundraising project which captured the hearts of everyone, as the town desperately needed a community hall for social events such as balls and other functions, as well as for the wide range of shows staged by the town’s thriving drama club and

choral society.

Gwen Goodwin, 81, of Methven is Mr Callaghan’s sister. She remembered attending Queen Carnival functions and believed the fancy dress ball could have been for the country queen, and held at Dalgety’s shed on Main Street, which is today a ski lodge apartment complex.

The lads had enjoyed dressing up for the ball, especially her brother, who was “a hard case”.

Mount Hutt Memorial Hall committee member Viv Barrett, 83, said he also remembered attending various Queen Carnival events.

The hall was opened in 1956 and continued today to be of great use to the community, a testimony to the fundraising efforts of all those

people all those years ago.

He recalled that about 14,000 pounds of the 28,000 pounds required was raised in the community.

It was built on land on Main Street donated by the ancestors of Mr Holmes, who is in the photo.

In recent years the hall had been revamped to encompass the New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter and Methven Heritage Centre.

Earthquake strengthening was part of the project and was completed just a few months before the September 4, 2010, Darfield quake.

“If we hadn’t of done that before the earthquake, it would have buggered it,” Mr Barrett said.

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wo of five aerial fish counts scheduled for this year have determined far fewer salmon have made it to their spawning grounds in the upper reaches of the Rangitata and Rakaia rivers this season.

On the second count, just 462 fish had reached their destiny, and that number was up on the earlier survey, Central South Island Fish & Game officer Hamish Stevens said.

“It’s certainly down on what was observed last year and below average for the past 10 years – it’s not the worst we’ve seen it the last 20 years, but it’s well below what we would expect to see.”

The same trend has been noted in the Rakaia River, according to North Canterbury Fish & Game surveys, where officers have accounted for less than a third of the usual numbers of salmon spawning.

Neither Mr Stevens nor his North Canterbury colleague Steve Terry could offer any explanation as to what had gone awry this year.

“Give me a crystal ball and I might be able to tell you,” Mr Stevens said.

“You would make a fool of yourself if you tried to predict why the runs are low.

“Sometimes you can pinpoint the cause – for example, if the water level in one stream goes down significantly and another stays up we can attribute that as a cause, because salmon always return to the stream where they hatched.”

Both men said conditions at sea, where the salmon spend much of their life before returning to the rivers to breed, are the most likely cause of this season’s low numbers.

“We don’t know that for sure though – it remains a mystery really,” Mr Stevens said.

Before reaching the spawning ground the fish must run the gauntlet past the hooks of countless anglers keen to supplement their diets with fresh salmon, from the river mouth upward.

In addition to monitoring the spawning runs, Fish & Game con-

When the timing is right quinnat salmon migrate back up the district’s rivers on a touch-and-go mission to reach the headwater stream they hatched with just one thing on their minds – but this season the spawning pools are strangely empty. Reporter Michelle Nelson asks why.

duct a salmon harvest survey, collecting information from anglers at the end of the season, which in the case of the Rangitata, falls at the end of March.

“We add that number to the number of fish that spawned which gives us a total number of the number that ran,” Mr Stevens said.

He suspects this year’s catch will be similar to other seasons, which sits around the 30 per cent mark.

“If a large proportion of fish that ran were caught, say for example 70 per cent, we would make some changes to the limits.”

In years when fewer fish end up on the dinner table, they turn up at the spawning ground, but this isn’t the case this season – the salmon simply haven’t arrived.

It’s been a disappointing season for fishermen and women in both

the Rangitata and the Rakaia rivers. Bob Verrall has a holiday home at the Rangitata Huts settlement on the northern bank of the Rangitata River.

He says very few salmon have been caught at the mouth this season.

“A lot of people who spend a lot of time down there haven’t caught a fish this season – in a normal year they would catch at least one fish,” Mr Verrall said.

The catch was well down on last year, which in itself was only average, he said.

The number of trout caught at the river mouth was also low, but there is usually no correlation between the two.

“Sometimes we get a lot of salmon and very few trout and vice-versa,” Mr Verrall said.

“This year both fish have been

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The water quality and spawning habitat in both braided rivers is good, according to Mr Stevens and Mr Terry.

“Ninety-five per cent of our salmon in the Rangitata spawn in Deep Creek and Deep Stream – Deep Creek is as pristine as you will find,” Mr Stevens said.

“We’ve worked with landowners on the south side of Deep Stream to restore that waterway as well and it’s looking pretty good now.”

There is always the chance the salmon have merely left their run late this season and, if this is the case, the fish will be picked up in one of the later aerial surveys.

“That’s why we do five counts and the last is in June, so we can tell if there is a late run of spawning fish,” Mr Stevens said.

“Typically the second survey is

the peak, but sometimes it’s the third survey. Just like anything in nature, runs can change by a week or two either side, but it would be unusual for a run to change by a month.

“There’s always some late fish which can really boost the spawning numbers.”

The fish’s age is determined by examining the otolith, or earbone.

Size and scales are also pointers.

On average the returning fish are three years old, who have hatched in fresh water and spent two years at sea.

“Having said that we sometimes see five-year-old and year-old fish back in the river, which I think is probably nature’s way of making sure all the bases are covered.

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Spawning salmon are failing to show up in Fish & Game’s spawning surveys of Canterbury’s braided river systems this season.

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the way up to the headwaters and spawn, but occasionally the conditions might be advantageous for smaller or bigger fish to make it – it’s nature’s way of hedging the bet.”

Fewer fish have been returning to the McKinnons Creek hatchery on the southern banks of the river.

“There has been a correspondingly low return rate in McKinnons Creek, what we are seeing in the headwaters matching the trend in the lower fisheries,” Mr Stevens said.

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Quake kills 9; 760 injured At least nine people were killed and 761 injured by a magnitude 6.5 earthquake yesterday that toppled houses and buckled roads in southern Japan, the government’s chief spokesman said.

Yoshihide Suga said he would visit the area to assess the damage. He said 1600 soldiers had been deployed, and TV reports showed some delivering blankets and adult diapers to the thousands of people who took shelter because their homes were wrecked or unsafe.

About 44,000 people sought refuge, though some returned home in the morning.

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Suga said 44 of the injured

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Is Top Gear sacking the Stig?

Clinton, Sanders spar in debate Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders aggressively challenged each other’s judgment to be president ahead of a Democratic debate, wrangling over Wall Street banks, the minimum wage and gun control just days before the critical New York primary.

The showdown in Brooklyn came at a pivotal moment in the party’s primary campaign, with Clinton leading in the delegate count but Sanders generating huge enthusiasm for his surprising candidacy.

Clinton has accumulated

1289 pledged delegates from primaries and caucuses while Sanders has 1038. Her lead grows significantly when the superdelegates are added in: 1758 for Clinton and 1069 for Sanders.

It takes 2383 to clinch the Democratic nomination.

Sanders would need to win 68 percent of the remaining delegates and uncommitted superdelegates to reach that figure.

The Vermont senator took a biting and often sarcastic tone as he sought to chip away at

Clinton’s credibility. He cited her support for the unpopular Iraq war and for free trade agreements, as well as her willingness to accept money through a super political action committee, as evidence that she lacks the needed judgment to lead the nation.

Still, Sanders backed away from previous statements questioning Clinton’s qualifications, saying the former secretary of state does have the “experience and intelligence” to be president.

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“I think you need to have the judgment on day one to be commander in chief,” she said.

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Top Gear may have a problem on its hands: newly signed up presenters Chris Harris and Sabine Schmitz will be more than a match for the Stig on track. The Stig was a brilliant construct created in the Clarkson/ Hammond/May era in an effort to achieve some repeatability when laying down quick lap times in new cars. None of the former presenters are particularly slow, but having this anonymous bloke set the benchmark took pressure off the three to establish leaderboard time. It also avoided the inevitable forum discussions about how a particular car would’ve been much quicker round the Top Gear test track if a real racer was behind the wheel.

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Manson cult member paroled A California panel recommended parole yesterday for former Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten more than four decades after she and other cult members went to prison for the notorious killings of a wealthy grocer and his wife.

The now-66-year-old Van Houten was “numb” after the panel announced its decision following a five-hour hearing at the California Institution for Women in Chino, said her attorney Rich Pfeiffer.

“She’s been ready for this for a long time,” Pfeiffer said outside the prison, adding that those who signed an online petition opposed to her release don’t know the woman she is today.

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McKay quits after 10 years After nearly a decade of reading the sports news on TV3, Hamish McKay has announced he is leaving the network. McKay will read his final sports bulletin on Sunday night. “I depart in my 10th year in the sports anchor chair at TV3 ... A bloody good innings that started nearly quarter of a century ago with an old brick cellphone covering Saturday afternoon sport in the Manawatu,” McKay told Newshub. He counted both the 2007 and 2011 Rugby World Cups as career highlights. Acting Chief News Officer Richard Sutherland said McKay was one of the country’s leading sports broadcasters.

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New Zealand swimmer Lauren Boyle at the Sir Owen G. Glenn National Aquatic Centre, AUT Millennium, North Shore Auckland.

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By Andrew Alderson Four years on and it’s Groundhog Day for Swimming New Zealand.

The pressure sits squarely with Lauren Boyle to break New Zealand’s 20-year Olympic swimming medal drought, just as it did in London.

The sport has received $5.6 million across the Games cycle, including a budgeted $1.3 million this year in high performance

taxpayer funding.

However, if the medal prospects are objectively assessed at present, only Boyle in the 800m and possibly 400m is a podium contender.

The last medals came when Danyon Loader took gold in the 200m and 400m freestyle at Atlanta.

The country has earned seven medals in 104 years of competition – three gold, one silver and

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three bronze – stretching to Malcolm Champion’s triumph with the 4 x 200m Australasian freestyle relay team at Stockholm in 1912.

How Boyle handles this responsibility is anybody’s guess, but she’s coped admirably before and there is no doubt she can do so again by applying her customary serenity.

Boyle led the way in London, finishing fourth in the 800m freestyle and making the 400m free-

style final. For anyone who’s seen her 800m post-race interview, it is one of New Zealand sport’s more emotional scenes.

She has since summed up the moment: “Every time I blew out the candles on a birthday cake I dreamed of an Olympic medal.

“I wish I had had more faith.

“It’s kind of hard to come fourth.

It’s kind of a crappy position. It can really eat away at you if you’re not careful.”

The 28-year-old leads an eightperson Kiwi team to Rio. Boyle and breaststroker Glenn Snyders will attend their third Games, joining Dean Kent and Helen Norfolk as the other Kiwi swimmers to achieve the feat.

Freestyler Matt Stanley also competed in London.

Bradlee Ashby, Helena Gasson, Matt Hutchins, Corey Main and Emma Robinson have earned Olympic debuts.

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■ BASKETBALL

Kobe’s fairytale finish

By GreG Beacham

Hampstead posted their first win of the season against Ashburton College in week two of the ACL Premier Netball Grade season on Thursday.

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Methven sets the pace

By James Ford

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Week two of ACL Premier Grade netball produced wins for Celtic, Hampstead and Methven at the EA Networks Centre Stadium on Thursday evening.

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Defending champions Methven sent out the clear message that they won’t be letting their crown slip easily with a 53-8 mauling of Rakaia at the EA Networks Centre Stadium on Thursday night.

Greta Currie’s ladies led 30-3 at halftime, denying Rakaia any opportunity to find a way in to the contest.

The third and fourth quarters were much of the same as Methven put up another 23 goals.

The optimists among the Rakaia faithful may take solace in the second half score’s improvement on the first, but Methven were simply too quick and too well-drilled for Brans Surridge’s side.

Methven coach Currie said she was pleased with her team’s dominant display.

“Our shooting combination is coming together the more they play together,” she said.

“Becky Marett, Sarah Paton, Anita Den Baars and Sarah Hewson combined well both in defence and attack and pleasingly our circle defence picked up a lot of ball.”

Methven will face Ashburton

College in their next match on April 28 in a replay of last year’s final.

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Celtic took a second successive win in as many outings with a 2919 victory over a plucky United.

In their season openers Celtic saw off Ashburton College 33-14 while United downed Rakaia 3220.

At halftime on Thursday, Celtic led United 18-10 as a fast-paced and well-organised performance limited United’s options.

Celtic continued to have the better of play in the third and fourth quarters, with Rachel MacGregor performing well in the mid-court.

United battled on though, as newly-appointed centre Anna Swain made a solid contribution in defence and attack, while Seni Laufoou performed well at goal shoot in the first half before making her presence felt at goal keeper in the third and fourth stanzas.

Celtic proved too classy on the night, however, and were clinical in front of goal with Emma Bonnington putting up 16 goals and Lynda Summerfield sinking 13.

Celtic will lock horns with winless Rakaia in their next outing, and will be out to defend their Premier Grade Challenge Cup for a second time. “(There’s) always work to do, it wasn’t a perfect 40 minutes, so we will continue to work on delivering the perfect 40 minutes,”

said Celtic coach Ange Leadley.

“It (the Premier Grade Challenge Cup) does motivate the girls, no-one likes losing a trophy and we are a competitive bunch, so it adds to the occasion.”

United coach Anne Gilbert will now turn her attention to Hampstead in a fortnight’s time, but credited her team for a gutsy effort.

“We are still developing combinations throughout court and will be focusing on court balance and options on attack before we meet Hampstead next,” she said.

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After pushing defending champions Methven to the very end last week, Hampstead registered their first win of the campaign and dealt College their second defeat in the process.

Cindy Meadows’ ladies finished bottom of the ladder last year but have kicked off this season in solid form.

After taking a narrow 14-12 lead in to the interval, Hampstead extended their advantage to 24-19 in the third and finished strong in the fourth quarter to outscore College five goals to three and secure the 29-22 win.

Meadows said it was a relief to get points on the board and saw improvements on last week’s display.

“The game was messy in patches,” she said.

“I am starting to see combina-

tions develop and now it is important to put all our phases together to have a complete team performance.”

United are next on the agenda for Hampstead, which has all the makings of an exciting encounter with both teams playing themselves in to form.

“Ball speed and placement will be the focus over the next two weeks,” said Meadows. “We will continue to develop the game plan and have a game scheduled over the break to consolidate.”

Despite the defeat, College coach Angela Mitchell is confident that last year’s finalists will continue to improve, and praised wing defence Ella Hurley for a strong defensive display, while Sophie Beveridge shot at 86 per cent accuracy in a fine night’s work.

“I thought we made a step up from last week, it was great to get all the girls back on court last night (Thursday),” she said.

“We were still erratic at times and need to keep developing our patience on attack.”

Methven are next on the horizon for College, and Mitchell is expecting a tough clash against the defending champions.

“We will need to lift again against Methven as they are a strong team with a lot of experience,” she said.

“It will be important for us to play a more consistent attacking game and create more defensive pressure.”

Kobe Bryant scored 60 incredible points.

He carried a miserable Los Angeles Lakers team to an improbable comeback victory.

And with sweat and confetti all over his gold uniform for the final time, he expressed humble thanks to his fans and family for their loving support over two decades.

“What else can I say?” Bryant asked. “Mamba out.”

Now that’s a Hollywood ending to a remarkable career.

Bryant utterly dominated his final game, wrapping up 20 NBA seasons with one last offensive showcase in the Lakers’ 101-96 victory over the Utah Jazz.

He scored 23 points in the fourth quarter, posting his first 50-point game since February 2009 and rallying the Lakers from a 15-point deficit to win the final game of the worst season in franchise history.

It was messy, ridiculous and magical – even to the man who did it so many times over 20 years.

“It’s hard to believe it happened this way,” Bryant said. “I’m still shocked about it.”

With the entire Staples Center crowd standing, Bryant made a 3-pointer with 59 seconds left.

He hit another with 31 seconds to play, putting the Lakers ahead 97-96.

He finished with an assist before checking out for good with 4.1 seconds left in just the Lakers’ 17th win of the season.

“The perfect ending would have been a championship,” Bryant said with a smile.

“But tonight was (me) trying to go out, play hard and try to put on a show as much as I possibly could. It felt good to be able to do that one last time.”

Kobe came up with the fifth highest-scoring game of his career.

He became the oldest player to score 50 points in an NBA game with his highest-scoring performance since getting 61 against New York in 2009 – oh, and he had four assists and four rebounds.

The Lakers sprayed him with champagne in the locker room, although he didn’t like it: “That’s only for championships.”

He also had a few laughs after finishing his 1346th regular-season game.

“The thing that had me cracking up all night long is, I go through 20 years of everybody screaming to pass the ball,” Bryant said with a grin.

“And then the last night, they’re like, ‘Don’t pass it!’”

Magic Johnson anchored a brief pregame tribute by calling Bryant “the biggest and greatest celebrity we’ve had in this town for 20 years.”

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■ CRICKET

Honours hat-trick for Print

By James Ford

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The Mid Canterbury Cricket end of year cricket prize givings were held at Hotel Ashburton yesterday evening.

Richard Print’s exceptional season was recognised with a string of honours.

The all-rounder claimed his 100th representative wicket on his 50th senior appearance this season and also topped the individual charts with bat and ball with club side Coldstream.

Print collected the Supporters Club batting aggregate gong with 387 runs as well as the G. Murray Memorial batting average honours with 38.7.

Print also received the Ken Butler Memorial bowling award for his 30-wicket haul throughout the club campaign.

The best bowling performance was claimed by Tech’s Hayden Sinclair for his exceptional display during a seven wicket win over Coldstream in the Pritchard Shield in January.

Sinclair produced a one-man demolition job, taking seven wickets for seven runs off 3.4 overs, including a hat-trick, to leave the visitors all out for a paltry 72 in the 29th over.

Meanwhile, Coldstream’s Jono Print picked up the wicketkeeping honours with his 20 dismissals.

The representative player of the year awards went to worthy recipients throughout the age-groups.

Devon Flannery, Hugh Cameron and Angus Jemmett received individual honours for the Year 5/6, Year 7 and Primary grades respectively, while Liam Sullivan was named Most Valuable Player for the South Island Primary Tournament.

Brothers Archie and Toby Redfern took out the under-15 and under-17 awards and James Southby’s performances were rewarded with the Gary Ashworth Memorial Junior Cricketer of the Year prize.

Matt Tait rounded the evening off when he collected the Ivan Griffiths Memorial Senior Representative Player of the Year Award for a fine season with Mid Canterbury.

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Finch/McCullum fire Aaron Finch again reminded Australian selectors what they missed out on in the World T20, smashing his second consecutive half-century when sharing an 85-run opening partnership with Brendon McCullum in the Indian Premier League. Finch’s 50, which came off just 36 balls, helped the Brad Hodge-coached Gurujat Lions chase down the Rising Pune Supergiants’ total of 163 with two overs and seven wickets to spare at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

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Scrap over scheduling A heated scheduling conflict has broken out between Melbourne Victory, Football Federation Australia and Adelaide United over Victory’s failed attempt to have a potential semi-final moved. While Victory still need to beat Brisbane to book a spot in next Friday’s semi-final against Adelaide, they have been lobbying FFA for nearly a week to have the fixture postponed. Should Victory have overcome the Roar last night, they would play Shanghai SIPG in China in their Asian Champions League match on Tuesday before backing up three days later to face the Reds.

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Stars may miss final Perth pair Diego Castro and Chris Harold are in doubt for tomorrow’s A-League elimination final with Melbourne City after pulling up sore from training. Harold left the training track early yesterday, while Castro felt some tightness in his hamstring. The pair both missed last week’s 4-0 loss to Sydney FC with hamstring injuries, but would get the chance to prove their fitness today at training.

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Liverpool stun Dortmund

Richard Print received three individual awards at the Mid Canterbury Cricket end of year cricket prize giving yesterday evening.

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Liverpool came from 3-1 down to edge Borussia Dortmund 4-3, while holders Sevilla reached the Europa League semi-finals yesterday with a 5-4 penalty shootout win against visitors Athletic Bilbao.

In a memorable, heart-stopping clash at Anfield, Liverpool recovered to edge Dortmund 4-3 in injury time, going through 5-4 on aggregate.

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Tough draw for Ferns

Are Barcelona and Messi going into meltdown?

The Football Ferns have been drawn in the same group as Olympic and World Champions the USA at the Rio Olympics. New Zealand will also face face world number three France and 24th ranked Colombia in their other matches in Group G. The top two nations from each of the three groups, plus the top two third-place teams, advance to the quarter-finals. The Ferns open the Olympics against USA at Belo Horizonte on the opening day of the tournament on August 3. - NZME

By alastair tweedale Okay, so ‘meltdown’ might be a little strong for last season’s treblewinners and the best player on the planet, but the few weeks they have endured suggests there may well be something to worry about.

They will hope that Champions League elimination at the hands of Atletico Madrid after taking a first leg lead to the Calderon will be the nadir of their season; but their form of late hints that further trouble could be afoot.

Lionel Messi is suffering one of the worst goal droughts of his glittering career.

The presence of Neymar and Luis Suarez was supposed to have taken pressure away from the Argentine to the extent that it didn’t matter when he was not firing. He is off

form now, though, and the team is struggling terribly.

He has failed to score in five consecutive matches, last scoring against Arsenal a month ago, meaning he has gone 452 minutes without scoring a single goal.

That is his worst run since May 2011.

With 22 goals and 10 assists in 27 La Liga appearances so far this season, we can legitimately call this recent run little more than a blip for Messi, but Barcelona need him to rediscover form before long or their season could fall apart.

The suggestion that they might end the season with fewer than two trophies seemed absurd as recently as a fortnight ago.

Barcelona, with a lethal front three that is in some quarters considered the best of all time, looked

well-placed to become the first team to retain the Champions League.

Another treble wasn’t even beyond the realm of possibility.

After throwing away a two-goal lead at Villarreal in mid-March, Barcelona then lost at home after going to ten-man Real Madrid.

They beat Atletico but have since lost to the same opposition and to the relatively lowly Real Sociedad.

That run has seen them fall behind four times in five games, as many times as they had in their previous 20 matches.

Barcelona have scored just five goals in five games.

Clearly, something is up.

Luis Enrique’s side now have seven games to save their season and worryingly, the momentum they so recently had now looks to have run out.

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Slur on own player

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The Slovenia Football Association has suspended the coach of the club first-division leader for seven matches for making a racial slur.

Olimpija’s Marko Nikolic abused one of his own players, Blessing Eleke, after the Nigerian scored an extra time equaliser against Zavrc at home for 1-1 on Sunday. Nikolic, a Serb, was also caught on camera as saying “look at that idiot” while Eleke celebrated.

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Tana going to history for inspiration

By Patrick Mckendry

Southern senior B assistant coach Andrew Carr, skipper Corey Tonks and assistant coach Fraser Hutchinson.

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Senior B crown ‘staying put’

By JaMes Ford

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Defending senior B champions Southern’s title defence is off to a near-perfect start, with two wins in as many outings.

They hammered Methven 51-0 on the opening day and then snuck by a rejuvenated Collegiate 21-19 last Saturday.

This season Jason Gill is at the helm again along with assistants Fraser Hutchinson and Andrew Carr, while flanker Corey Tonks returns as skipper.

Unlike most senior B sides, Southern have retained a strong core of last season’s team that won the Michael Duff Memorial Trophy, Centennial Mug, Bruce

Beckley Memorial Cup and second grade championship in a clean sweep of honours.

“The core group is still there.

“We’ve lost one coach from last year, Laurence Rooney,” said Carr.

Props Jarrod Fowler, James George and Jason Gutsell are back along with lock Cory McDougall, while halfback Aaron Gutsell, wing Travis Thompson and first five Ethan Reith have also returned to the fray.

Despite the influx of returning players, assistant coach Carr said the transient nature of senior B rugby means consistency is still hard to come by.

“We’re very pleased, we’re just

looking for continuity, it’s pretty hard to have the same team every week as we’re a feeder team to the senior team,” he said.

“Every year’s different.

“You can’t say ‘that team’s weak because they were last year,’ you never know because people come and go.”

Carr said he has been pleased by the squad’s collective mentality, insisting the welcoming atmosphere at the club allows players to settle in quickly.

“We’ve got a team that has a real strong desire to play well and do well,” he said “It’s pretty hard to coach that in to players, to have a group of guys that are like that.”

But, like any team, there’s room for improvement, and exciting, entertaining rugby is the goal for this year’s Southern senior B side on their quest to retain the extensive trophy haul they acquired last season.

“As coaches we want to be the flagship team of the competition and have a side that plays really good skilful rugby,” said Carr.

“We drum in to our guys to be competitive about everything.

“Lineouts, scrums, in the ruck – fight for everything and if you do that nine times out of ten you’ll win the game.”

Southern Senior B will take on Rakaia Senior B in today’s round of the competition.

Thorn backs Timu to shine for Reds

By Vince rugari If there’s one man who knows the ins and outs of code-swapping better than anyone, it’s Brad Thorn.

So new Queensland Reds signing Caleb Timu could ask for no better mentor than the dual-code warrior as he prepares for a potential Super Rugby debut in two weeks.

Former Australian schoolboys star Timu, 22, has been lured back

to rugby from NRL club Brisbane Broncos after seeking an early release from his contract.

Once likened to a young Gorden Tallis, Timu signed for the Broncos straight out of high school but undertook a two-year Mormon mission in the South Pacific before returning to the club late last year.

But the 190cm, 112kg forward always intended to play rugby again at some point in his career, and will now do so under

the watchful eye of Thorn and alongside his former schoolboy teammates Jake McIntyre, Samu Kerevi and Curtis Browning.

“I don’t mind guys with league backgrounds,” said Thorn, who has been appointed as the Reds’ senior assistant coach for the rest of the season.

“He’s an 80-minute league player, plays tough footy. We see him as a really good prospect.”

It’s understood the Reds would have included Timu in their

squad for their two-week tour of South Africa had his signing been completed in time.

Instead the back-rower, who can play at No.6 or No.8, will likely figure in some capacity in their home clash against the Cheetahs on April 30.

Thorn expects Timu will make a quicker impact on the 15-man code than he did when he left the Broncos – once in 2001, and again seven years later – to make the switch.

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The all-conquering Blues team of 1996 have been on the minds of Tana Umaga’s outfit this week.

It is 20 years since the team coached by Graham Henry beat the Sharks at Eden Park in the inaugural Super 12 final, and Umaga’s men face the same opposition tonight.

They have been talked about because of the anniversary of their success – which they repeated a year later with a grand final victory over the Brumbies – but also the way they achieved it.

With players such as Eroni Clarke, Craig Dowd, Sean Fitzpatrick and Michael Jones, they were a mentally and physically tough team who never faced a deficit they felt they couldn’t overhaul, and how Umaga would like to see some of that attitude a week after his team put in what he described as a “benchmark” performance in their defeat to the Chiefs in Hamilton last weekend.

His team’s playoff chances are hanging by a thread only seven rounds into the competition and it’s getting to the stage where even if the Blues beat the Sharks and the Rebels next weekend before their trip to South Africa, and enjoy a good finish to the round robin, they are relying on some of the other New Zealand teams to trip over.

“I don’t think it’s over yet,” Umaga said of his playoff hopes.

“We’re focusing on ourselves at the moment. We’ve had a pretty tough early start – I think we’ve played the most Kiwi teams so far, so we’ve seen it’s a pretty tough competition.

“We’ve just got to kick on and grow from last week. Good sides are consistent and grow from week to week, that’s where we’ve got to get to.

“It’s getting to that time of the season where we need to keep in contact with the teams above us.”

He is right about the draw.

The Blues played the four other New Zealand teams in the first seven rounds - beating the Highlanders and losing to the Crusaders, Hurricanes and Chiefs.

Those four New Zealand teams are among the best in the competition, bad news for the bottomplaced Blues in this conference format.

The top New Zealand conference team, currently the Chiefs, are guaranteed a playoff place, so theoretically playing fewer Kiwi teams from here on will help the Blues.

Umaga’s men are expecting a kick-first mentality from the Sharks - loose forward Jerome Kaino was one of many players putting in extra catching practice this week.

But while the Durban-based team will probably use different tactics to the free-running Chiefs, the Blues are unlikely to stray too far from an attacking mindset which almost got them over the line in Hamilton.

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1km laps or up to Gallipoli 8km Commemorative Distance

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders “who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations” and “the contribution and suffering of all those who have served.”

Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the first campaign that led to major casualties for Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. Gallipoli: The landings On April 25, some British and French troops, together

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with soldiers from the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (Anzac), landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

Turkish soldiers had been expecting the landings and were lying in wait in strong fortifications above the beaches. British and French troops landing at Cape Helles on the tip of the peninsula came under severe fire and barely managed to capture the beach.

At the end of the first day their forces were too depleted to mount an advance beyond the beach. To the north, Anzac troops faced an even worse

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situation. They landed almost a mile off course and faced an impossible terrain. Trapped between the sea and the surrounding hills, they were lambs to slaughter.

The Lest We Forget 8km event is in recognition of the distance our Anzac heroes were required to conquer upon landing at Gallipoli.

The event is targeted at family involvement and participation offering an event that optimises New Zealanders in healthy and enjoyable physical recreation at the same time helping our local RSA. Lest We Forget.

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Ashburton Domain - Walnut Avenue, Hockey Pavilion ANZAC Day 25th April, 1.30pm Enter on the Day Entry is $10 by way of a donation for a poppy Children and Students $3.00 Proceeds towards ANZAC Poppy Fund For further details contact Gary Whiting on 03 308 4798 or 027 207 1478

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Anzacs in Action Taste, smell and hear the sounds of World War One during an action-packed twoday event to be held at the Rangitata Island Aerodrome next weekend (April 23-24).

Anzacs in Action was first staged by a group of military and vintage machinery enthusiasts in 2014 and it proved so popular the committee committed to making it a biennial event.

This year the programme has been extended to cover two days, kicking off at 9am each day, event coordinator Janene Adams said.

HQ44 South Military Collectors Club members will roll out the heavy artillery complete with a pyrotechnic simulated explosions, taking visitors into World War One trenches and sleeping quarter to experience the life of a soldier 100 years ago.

Well-known local entity Seamus the donkey will come out of retirement to walk through a field of poppies, crafted by Diana O’Donnell, in a poignant procession reminiscent of the wartime medics.

Traction engines, vintage cars and a fleet of military vehicles are on their way to Russell and Lynda Brodie’s property for the event.

Dressed in authentic World War Two military uniforms, Timaru trio The Drama Queens will entertain with a selection of songs from the war years on Saturday, along with a swing dancing group and the pipe band.

The entertainment line-

up has also been selected in keeping with the times and will include displays of wood chopping and blade shearing.

Spectators are encouraged to wear period costume, in particular a hat for the hat parade where prizes are on offer.

Local community groups will run food stalls as fundraisers for their organisations, once again with a World War 11 theme and this year the mess tent will offer French

themed fare.

Alongside all this displays of military memorabilia, uniforms and civilian clothing from the turn of last century will be displayed.

Wooden toys and handcrafted hats worn in wartime but with a modern twist will be among the merchandise available from a range of boutique stalls.

Both days will conclude with a grand parade before the gates shut at 4pm.

The programme will vary each day to offer fresh entertainment for those who choose to make a weekend of it.

At just $10 for adults and kids under-15 entering free, Anzacs in Action offers a great day out for everyone from toddlers to grandparents.

Self-contained campervans are welcome to park overnight.

Bring a picnic, bring the camp chairs – but please leave dogs and alcohol at home.

Cameron Courts Resthome & Retirement Village

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‘Evacuation’ by Nick Keller

Badges worn by New Zealand Soldiers. From left: New Zealand Army Medical Corps, 5th (Wellington Rifles) Regiment, and the First New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) Comfort parcel label. (New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa)

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The Green Grocer Fresh Fruit & Vege

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New Zealand machine gunners at the ready near Puisieux

The Parliament Recruiting Committee in Britain produced this poster in 1914 to encourage voluntary enlistment. It went on display in Britain and across the empire.

Dressed in ‘hospital blues’, New Zealanders recuperating in England.

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"Dulce et decrum est"

by Wilifred Owen (1893-1918)

Bent double, like old beggars under sacks, Knock-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge, Till on the haunting flares we turned our backs And towards our distant rest began to trudge.

Men marched asleep. Many had lost their boots But limped on, blood-shod. All went lame; all blind; Drunk with fatigue; deaf even to the hoots Of tired, outstripped Five-Nines that dropped behind.

Gas! Gas! Quick, boys! – An ecstasy of fumbling, Fitting the clumsy helmets just in time; But someone still was yelling out and stumbling, And flound’ring like a man in fire or lime . . .

Dim, through the misty panes and thick green light, As under a green sea, I saw him drowning.

In all my dreams, before my helpless sight, He plunges at me, guttering, choking, drowning.

If in some smothering dreams you too could pace Behind the wagon that we flung him in, And watch the white eyes writhing in his face, His hanging face, like a devil’s sick of sin; If you could hear, at every jolt, the blood Come gargling from the froth-corrupted lungs, Obscene as cancer, bitter as the cud Of vile, incurable sores on innocent tongues, My friend, you would not tell with such high zest To children ardent for some desperate glory, The old Lie; Dulce et Decorum est Pro patria mori.

A mother says goodbye to her son, a sergeant in the NZEF Main Body which left Wellington aboard 10 troopships on 16 October 1914.

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The fretwork frame, chosen or perhaps made by the people who loved William Gempton (1890-1979) expresses their feelings for William and his contribution to King and country. Many framed portraits would have held pride of place in the homes of families.

trapped in a NZ trench, Rossignol Wood. (Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd)

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In brief Cooper non-committal Former Highlanders coach Greg Cooper has not put his name forward for his old job but neither has he ruled himself out of pursuing the position. Cooper said the Highlanders were a team close to his heart, and the side was the one he had the most passion for of all the teams with which he had been involved. But he would have to talk to those close to him and listen to views he respected before he made any decision to seek the job.

- NZME

Support for Guildford Plans are in place to keep Zac Guildford on the straight and narrow as the NSW Waratahs’ one-time loose cannon battles a depressing foot injury. Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has revealed he’d already planned to drop Guildford for today’s Super Rugby showdown with the Brumbies before the former All Black broke his toe on Tuesday at training. “Obviously, the care around him is pretty extensive,” Gibson said.

- AAP

Sharks chase Gillett

College 1st XV coach Dave McCrea: Australian side will offer a new experience for his players.

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■ RUGBY

Into the unknown for 1st XV

By James Ford

James.f@TheGuardian.co.nz

Ashburton College’s 1st XV will take on Marist College Canberra at Terrace Downs today in their third pre-season hit-out before kicking of their UC Championship campaign against Shirley Boys’ High School on April 30.

The College side downed a

Hornby under-18 outfit in their first pre-season outing before losing out by three points against Timaru Boys’ High last weekend.

College coach Dave McCrea has retained just seven players from last year’s team, but has confidence in the ability of his current crop of players.

“We have got a lot of talent in the side, and I think they will gel together pretty good today,” he said.

“They train really hard and they’re all enthusiastic.

“They’re wholeheartedly committed.”

McCrea believes today’s clash against Australian opponents

will offer his side a new experience.

“You’re playing the totally unknown.

“The guys won’t know what structure a team from Australia would play,” he said.

“It’s totally different from New Zealand rugby.”

The match will kick off at 1pm.

It’s a good time to play professional rugby

By GreGor Paul Players will be able to stay in New Zealand and get rich under a game-changing broadcast deal.

Broadcasters will pay about $70 million a season for the next five years – almost double their previous fee – to own the NZ rights to Super Rugby, All Blacks and Mitre 10 Cup. Talks are also advancing with main All Blacks sponsor AIG to renew its agreement.

If that is extended, the expectation is that it will be for considerably more than the existing deal which was signed in 2012.

These are boom times for the game and there is potential for this influx of cash to have a profound effect.

NZ Rugby and the Rugby Players’ Association think so too.

They have been trying to agree terms on a new collective contract for some time.

With more money comes more choice. The challenge is determining which areas need to benefit most from this higher revenue.

NZ Rugby has already decided to boost funding to provincial unions by 30 per cent.

But the two bodies have to ask what other parts of the game need more funding – and in terms of players, who should be the main beneficiaries of this increased pot of cash?

About 37 per cent of revenue deemed to be player-generated is put aside into a payment pool.

There’s a bigger pie for the players to share, but it doesn’t always follow that there will be pay rises for everyone.

Despite the constant talk of All Blacks being vulnerable to huge overseas offers, the reality is the top echelon of players in NZ are already well looked after.

Apart from the occasional ridiculous offer, the money the top players can earn in New Zealand isn’t so far removed from what they would likely be paid in Europe.

The best earn close to $1 million a year from a mix of their base retainer, test match fees and endorsements.

The more vulnerable group are the emerging younger players – the likes of Beauden Barrett, Malakai Fekitoa and Nehe Milner-Skudder.

European clubs would pay a premium for such players – as seen last year when Ulster stumped up a reported $1 mil-

lion a year for Charles Piutau.

It is believed his offer to stay in NZ was about $220,000 – typical of a player in his early 20s on the edge of the All Blacks – and with such a disparity, he chose to leave.

At the moment, NZ Rugby is never comfortable that its next generation of stars are going to hang around.

The other group of players that may benefit in the new deal are senior Super Rugby players who aren’t test regulars.

Financial incentives are already in place for those with five or more years of Super Rugby experience to play in the Mitre 10 Cup and those packages may be increased.

The bottom line is there has never been a better time to be a pro rugby player in NZ. - NZME

With the futures of star forwards Paul Gallen and Luke Lewis up in the air, Cronulla have confirmed they are eyeing Brisbane’s Matt Gillett as a blue chip replacement.

Sharks coach Shane Flanagan says the club is interested in the off-contract Queensland and Australian forward as they face a rebuild over the next couple of seasons. Gillett is one of the hottest properties on the market and while the Broncos are desperate to keep the Bribie Island product, he has already been courted by several Sydney clubs including St George Illawarra and Sydney Roosters as well as Gold Coast.

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Coach returns fire St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor has rubbished critics of his under-fire NRL side despite failing to score in their past two fixtures. The Dragons face a third successive road trip to Queensland today when they take on Gold Coast after drawing blanks against North Queensland and Brisbane.

It means McGregor’s men have scored only 40 points – easily the worst in the competition – from their six appearances in 2016.

The Dragons will also be without playmaker Benji Marshall for the clash after the former New Zealand captain was ruled out for a second successive week due to a hamstring injury.

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Broncos into high gear Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett is challenging the Broncos to break into a full gallop in today’s clash with Newcastle. The Broncos are sitting pretty on top of the ladder with five wins and just one defeat in 2016 but Bennett has been far from satisfied with his charges in the past fortnight. Brisbane have followed up their draining goldenpoint win over North Queensland with comfortable, if uninspiring, displays against Gold Coast and St George Illawarra. Bennett says the toll taken in the thrilling grand final rematch against the Cowboys cannot be underestimated but it is time for the Broncos to hit the accelerator once more.

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■ MOTOR RACING

Rosberg again front-runner

BY JUSTIN BERGMAN Mercedes drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton set the early pace at the Chinese Grand Prix yesterday with the fastest times in a start-and-stop practice session beset by a number of tyre problems.

Rosberg had the quickest lap time at 1 minute, 38.037 seconds, just ahead of his team-mate, Hamilton, at 1:38.183.

Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel had the third-fastest time of the session, a full half-second behind Hamilton.

Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo and Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen rounded out the top five.

It was a frustrating session for Williams driver Felipe Massa and Renault’s Kevin Magnussen, both of whom experienced tyre issues that prevented them from setting a time.

Massa’s left rear tire came off the rim as he was going into Turn 5, causing him to spin across the track and come to a stop on the shoulder.

When he returned a short while later, he encountered another problem with the same tyre and was forced to stop again.

Magnussen’s left rear tyre blew out on the back straight toward the end of the session, bringing the red flag out as debris was cleared from the track and halting practice for 20 minutes.

Pirelli posted on Twitter that Massa’s tire problems were not caused by a puncture, but rather “technical trouble.”

There was no immediate word on the cause of Magnussen’s problems.

Even Mercedes was not immune from trouble.

Hamilton spun twice at the same corner, telling his team over the radio, “I keep having this locking into Turn 11.”

And Rosberg was forced to

Lowndes fastest Craig Lowndes has fired a warning shot on Phillip Island, producing the quickest time in practice for this weekend’s V8 Supercars meet.

Lowndes put half a second between himself and the field after taking just 1:31.7255 to complete the circuit in his Commodore. This weekend, Phillip Island hosts the 500th V8 Supercars meet. - AAP

Canoeists off to Rio Luuka Jones and Mike Dawson will again be New Zealand’s canoe slalom reps at the Olympics, having been confirmed in the team for the Rio Games. It will be the third Olympics for Jones, who was the first New Zealand woman to compete in canoe slalom when she attended the Beijing Games as a teenager. Dawson is attending his second Olympics, having finished 15th in London.

- NZME

Warriors break record The most-celebrated closing night in NBA regular-season history not only lived up to expectations, it might have exceeded them with a pair of performances that will be talked about for years to come.

Golden State became the first team to win 73 games in a season, Warriors guard Stephen Curry scored 46 points and topped the 400 3-pointer mark. Kobe Bryant’s career ended in a most surprising fashion — a 60-point game.

The Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 125-104, finishing the season 73-9 and breaking the 72-10 mark put together by Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.

- AP

Day shadows leaders Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg steers his car past the grandstand during the first practice session for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix in Shanghai yesterday.

PHOTO AP end his session early when he encountered a possible engine issue.

Red Bull’s Daniil Kvyat had the sixth-fastest time of the morning session, followed by Toro Rosso’s Carlos Sainz in seventh, McLaren’s Jenson Button in eighth, Force India’s Nico Hulkenberg in ninth and Toro

Rosso’s Max Verstappen in 10th place.

McLaren driver Fernando Alonso returned to the track for the first time since his spectacular crash at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix last month, setting the 12th-fastest time of the morning at 1:40.538.

Alonso was ruled out of the

Bahrain Grand Prix two weeks ago as he continued to recover from a fractured rib.

Alonso was provisionally cleared to take part in yesterday’s practice runs and was evaluated by doctors again after the session and declared fit to race for the remainder of the weekend.

- AP

Jason Day admitted to being deflated from his Masters disappointment, but showed little signs of it to finish one shot off the pace after the opening round of the RBC Heritage PGA Tour event. The world No.1 - who failed to mount a final-round charge at Augusta National to finish in a tie for 10th – carded a four-under-par 67, and could consider himself unlucky not to be in a share of the lead after the final hole. Luke Donald and Branden Grace opened with 66s. - AAP

Strange day for Kelly

■ OPINION

Sonny Bill gets the seal of approval I

see Murray Mexted has come out of whatever woodwork he’s been hiding in to take a shot at Sonny Bill Williams’ prowess at the sevens game.

Mexted came out firing, saying that Sonny Bill wasn’t up to the sevens game and didn’t have the skills to be in the squad that is aiming for gold in Rio. This is from the man New Zealand’s top refereeing expert Paddy O’Brien once in complete exasperation said hasn’t got a clue what he’s talking about in rugby.

That was a few years ago now; it appears nothing much changes.

Despite the tall poppy brigade constantly putting the man

down for a hundred obscure and bizarre reasons (he loves himself too much), SBW is an amazing athlete, not only at one particular sport but right across codes, to the point where as well as being a champion league and rugby player, at the same time he’s at the top of the tree in New Zealand boxing.

While he may not exactly be Rhodes Scholar material, people who have interviewed SBW at length invariably come away with a far better appreciation of the man, and relate that he’s actually quite a humble individual.

Even South Africa’s AB de Villiers, who excelled at golf, badminton, hockey, swimming and tennis, and played rugby for his

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school and the U18 Bulls side, to go along with his magnificent cricketing exploits, doesn’t get in the ring to duke it out with the country’s best.

The bloke in charge of our sevens outfit is surely beyond any reproach; Sir Gordon Tietjens runs his own ship, and is peerless in the code.

The man who made All Blacks of Christian Cullen, Rico Gear,

Ben Smith and a host of other talented youngsters via the rigours of his legendary sevens training regimes isn’t noted too much for dancing to anyone else’s tune.

The stories that keep surfacing about SBW being kept in the squad to get bums on seats are as ridiculous as they are baseless; Sonny Bill is there on merit, with total support from current skipper Liam Messam.

Sir Gordon said this week that Sonny Bill is well on track to peak at the right time for Rio, and is still developing his sevens skills.

I think I’ll take Sir Gordon’s opinion on that one over that other fella’s, any day of the week.

James Kelly is trying to keep an unusual AFL week as normal as possible. Kelly and his long-time team-mate Mathew Stokes assumed their playing careers at the top level were done and dusted when Geelong let them go at the end of the 2015 campaign. But the multiple-premiership stars were both thrown lifelines by Essendon after the club was forced to seek top-up players to replace the dozen who were handed year-long bans for their roles in the club’s contentious supplements programme. Kelly and Stokes will square off against former team-mates when the Bombers host the Cats today.

- AAP

Hodge over broken arm The good news just keeps on coming for Hawthorn with Luke Hodge locked in to play St Kilda on Saturday, less than three weeks after breaking his arm. Yesterday, coach Alastair Clarkson confirmed the skipper would return to the lineup, just minutes after the club said Jack Gunston had signed a new three-year deal.

- AAP

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■ RUGBY LEAGUE

What to do with Konrad?

By DaviD Skipwith Warriors coach Andrew McFadden faces a conundrum of how to get the best out of blockbusting ball-runner Konrad Hurrell, as he weighs up the value of continuing to include him on the interchange bench or giving him more game time in the second tier Intrust Super Premiership.

Ahead of tonight’s crucial clash against the Canterbury Bulldogs in Wellington, Hurrell has again been included on an extended five-man bench.

But with utility Thomas Leuluai back from injury and offering cover across hooker, lock, and the halves, McFadden has a difficult decision to make around the best make-up of his reserves.

With Solomone Kata and Blake Ayshford performing well in the centres for the Warriors over the opening six rounds, Hurrell has so far been unable to win a starting berth in his preferred position.

The 24-year-old spent the first three games in reserve grade before eventually winning a bench spot for the round four clash against Newcastle at Mt Smart Stadium.

His role in the last three games has been limited to assisting the forwards in the middle of the park, apart from a 10 minute stint on the left edge when Kata suffered a leg injury late in the match against the Knights.

With limited game time and playing in tight, he has failed to stamp his mark, playing 18 minutes in total against Newcastle, 26 minutes the following week

Konrad Hurrell: Impressive against the Roosters, but kept quiet by the Manly defenders. in the extra time win over the Roosters, and just 17 minutes in last week’s defeat to Manly.

Chances to shine have been scarce, and seven runs for 75 metres against the Roosters was his most impressive contribution, while against Manly he had just only three touches of the football for 25 metres.

With Hurrell having worked

hard through the pre-season to improve his fitness, McFadden is wary of him stagnating on the sideline when he could be honing his game at centre and playing longer minutes in reserve grade until he is required by the NRL side.

“It’s probably going to be a limited role,” McFadden said of Hurrell’s future on the bench.

“I’m not sure how long this is going to last because Konrad needs to be able to play more footy.”

Injuries in the outside backs in both the Warriors’ final preseason trial game in Nelson and the round two defeat to Brisbane urged McFadden to include Hurrell among the reserves as insurance, together with three forwards.

But with Leuluai back and looking sprightly in his first outing against the Sea Eagles, Hurrell could be the man to miss out either tonight or in the coming weeks.

“It’s always a balance.

“If you get an injury to an outside back in the first 10 minutes everyone’s going what a great decision that is to have Konrad on the bench.

“But you just don’t know what circumstances you’re going to have and we’ve worked with Konrad around being a bit more versatile.

“His primary role is cover for the outside backs and we’ve had a few opportunities to inject him in the game in the middle.”

When asked if he was satisfied with Hurrell’s contribution, McFadden acknowledged his value as a damaging runner and was sympathetic to the fact he has been playing out of position.

“Yeah, it’s a difficult role to play particularly the role that he’s been going on for which is playing in the middle third.

“But you can see what he gives, he’s got such a strong carry that he can change the momentum of a game sometimes but it’s always a balancing act.”

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Eels win an armwrestle over Manly

By JameS macSmith Michael Jennings has scored two tries in his 200th NRL game as Parramatta registered a fourth straight win, 22-10 over Manly in Kieran Foran’s return to Brookvale Oval on Thursday night.

It was a deserved win for the Eels, who were denied two controversial tries to Corey Norman and Brad Takairangi either side of halftime in Parramatta captain Foran’s first game against his old club.

Under-strength Manly, who lost Matt Parcell and Brenton Lawrence shortly before kickoff in addition to having Daly Cherry-Evans sidelined, matched Parramatta for most of the first hour.

But the Eels drew away after that, scoring three tries in the final 10 minutes through Jennings’ double and Semi Radradra before 14,633 fans.

After Brett Stewart blew an early tryscoring chance, Michael Gordon opened the scoring through a 12th minute Eels penalty goal.

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Five minutes later Stewart combined brilliantly on the short side with right winger Tom Trbojevic and Jamie Lyon, for the Sea Eagles skipper to score and push the home side out to an 8-2 lead.

In a rough and ready game up front Manly dominated for much of the first 20 minutes and Parramatta enjoyed the ascendancy for the next 20 minutes.

A no try was ruled against Eels pivot Corey Norman for obstruction in the 29th minute, before Dylan Walker spilt a Kieran Foran kick for Brad Takairangi to score.

Michael Gordon’s conversion brought the scores to 8-8, after 34 minutes.

Michael Jennings was unable to put the Eels ahead before the break when he dropped the ball with the try line beckoning.

The Eels had another try disallowed in the 48th minute when the bunker backed up the questionable onfield call of no try to Takairangi, due to offside.

A Lyon penalty goal put the home side ahead 10-8 in the 56th minute.

Kieran Foran: First game at Brookvale against Manly.

Apisai Koroisau failed to clean up an Isaac De Gois kick in the 69th minute and the converted try to Jennings put the Eels ahead 14-10, before his double and Radradra’s effort sealed the win.

Eels forward Tepai Moeroa suffered a first half leg injury and could be sidelined for a few weeks.

Manly winger Jorge Taufua left the field in the 60th minute with a suspected broken collarbone.

Eels coach Brad Arthur said it

was another good effort from his side as they moved to equal first on the NRL ladder.

“It was a really mentally tough effort, but I thought they probably played with a bit more energy and out enthused us,” he said.

“They came hard at us and we just hung in there.

“All of our effort was good, we just probably didn’t have as much energy as we could have.”

Arthur also expressed his displeasure at the Takairangi no try, saying he felt his three-quarter was onside.

But he conceded the Norman no try was the way the game was refereed these days, and players cannot run behind a team-mate.

Manly coach Trent Barrett said the late reshuffle had made things for difficult for his team.

“It was a real armwrestle,” Barrett said. “Losing the hooker was tough for us, but I still thought we had enough ball to win it. We need to work on our attack because we need to be better there.

“We need some more polish.”

- AAP

Raiders turn up the heat Their flame barely flickered last weekend, but Canberra are ready to fire up the blow torch for tomorrow’s home NRL clash with Cronulla. The Raiders were burned by the Eels at Pirtek Stadium, losing by 30 points after trailing 24-0 at halftime. It was their worst loss since 2014 and a far cry from their winning performance a week earlier against Canterbury. “They’ve got some world-class forwards and it’s going to be a big task,” Blake Austin said. “We’re going to have to fight fire with fire.”

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Grand final in Sydney Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett says the NRL grand final should stay in Sydney, amid reports the decider could soon be on the move. The Queensland and Victorian governments are attempting to lure the decider to Brisbane or Melbourne during the proposed upgrade to ANZ Stadium in 2019-2022. While the NRL is yet to confirm their plans for the grand final’s venue during the redevelopment process, Bennett says some traditions must be kept sacred. “Sydney’s the home of the NRL grand final, simple as that,” Bennett said. “It’s about the history of the game, the tradition, and that’s pretty important to a lot of people.” - AAP

Locke looking for a club Former Kiwis and Warriors fullback Kevin Locke is in Australia looking to resurrect his career with an NRL club. Former Origin fiveeighth Scott Hill is representing the 27-year-old and confident of finding him a club before the June 30 transfer deadline. Locke had a shoulder reconstruction at the start of the year and is still working his way back to full fitness but is desperate to secure a new deal within weeks.

- AAP

Bunker under fire again The NRL’s $2 million bunker is again under fire for a controversial no-try ruling against Brad Takairangi in Parramatta’s 22-10 win over Manly.

The Eels were left scratching their heads and social media went into meltdown on Thursday night after Takairangi was ruled to be offside after collecting a Corey Norman grubber and planting it on the line in the 47th minute at Brookvale.

While the decision ultimately had no bearing on the result, the game was in the balance at 8-8 at the time and could have turned the match.

Replays appeared to show Takairangi to be behind the kicker. - AAP

Carney going to court Cronulla will reportedly detail a list of Todd Carney misdemeanours to stop their former playmaker successfully suing the NRL club for almost $2.4 million for wrongful dismissal. Carney is pursuing the full amount of his Sharks’ contract, plus interest and relocation fees, minus the $740,000 he is on at Catalans. Carney’s claim centres on the fact then-CEO Steve Noyce sacked him via a phone call, without giving him the opportunity to front the Cronulla board to give his version of events when a photo of the infamous ‘bubbler’ incident went viral. However, the Sharks argue Carney breached the NRL’s code of conduct in damaging his reputation with the act.

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■ VICTORIA OAKS

Aiming for the heavens

By AdAm HAmilton Emma Stewart thinks this is her chance to beat the All Stars.

Stewart co-trains brilliant filly Heavens Trend, who has been backed from $2.20 into $1.80 on the Aussie TAB to beat the Purdon/Rasmussen filly A Piccadilly Princess ($1.90 to $2.20) in tonight’s $150,000 Group 1 Victoria Oaks.

“We’ve got the draw and we’ve got our filly right at her top,” she said.

“She only worked fairly before the heat last week, but her work this week was fantastic.

“She’s definitely improved on the run.”

Stewart said the draw was a massive advantage with Heavens Trend the likely leader from gate three, while A Piccadilly Princess will come from outside the back row (gate 13).

It’s a big ask for young gun driver Tim Williams in his first Aussie Group 1.

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“We’ll need all the help we can to beat Mark’s filly because she looks very good, but we think our filly is pretty smart as well,” Stewart said.

“She had a long spell after getting tired at the end of her twoyear-old season.

“It took a long time to get the weight off her because she’s a bit of a fat, podgy thing, but she’s spot on now.”

Stewart and co-trainer Clayton Tonkin also have the odds-on favourites in both semi-finals of the rich Australian Gold twoyear-old colts and geldings series at Melton.

Our Little General, who has three wins and a second from four runs, is $1.45 from gate four in the first semi with Chris Alford taking the reins.

Stablemate The Storm Inside, who is unbeaten in four runs, is a $1.20 despite gate seven in the second semi.

Greg Sugars has the drive.

“They both go well and will

Tim Williams has his first Australian Group One drive tonight.

be hard to beat in their semis,” Stewart said.

“We sharpened them up with a trial at Ballarat last Saturday.

“I’d lean to The Storm Inside as the better of the two at this stage and he’s definitely got more scope to develop, maybe into a Yankee Rockstar type horse.

“Our Little General is only tiny and he’s a natural two-year-old, so this will probably be his best season.”

Still on juveniles and Stewart also has a big opinion of filly Our Celebrity, who has won her only run.

“She’s a homebred, so she’s not in the Australian Gold, but we really like her,” she said.

In other stable news, Stewart said former top juveniles Ideal For Real and Delight Me were close to returns.

“It’s great to have them back and we’re thrilled with them both,” Stewart said.

Meanwhile, open-class stars Guaranteed, Philadelphia Man and Restrepo are progressing well.

“We sent them down to Matt Williams (thoroughbred trainer at Warrnambool) for stints on the water walker.

“They’ve been there six weeks, will stay another month and then come back to us,” Stewart said.

“They are still a two or three months away from the races.”

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Kiwi fillies burned New Zealand trainer Danica Guy has described her filly Capella as being ‘burned from head to toe’ due to an overdose of pre-travel treatment administered by a Randwick vet. On Wednesday it came to light that three Kiwi fillies - Australian Oaks winner Sofia Rosa, Valley Girl and Capella - had been set back by the incident ahead of their scheduled trip home, but that the three were on the mend. However, Guy has rushed back to Sydney to be with her ailing filly, whose state has not improved as quickly as the other two New Zealand fillies.

- NZME

Sale a stunner Kevin Myers had the final say on the top lot during New Zealand Bloodstock’s record breaking South Island Sale in Christchurch yesterday. The Wanganui horseman went to $52,500 to secure a son of Raise The Flag out of the White Robe Lodge draft. A half-brother to three winners, the colt is out of the Personal Escort mare Legal Note who is from the family of the Melbourne Cup winner Baghdad Note. The second highest price of $43,000 was paid by Ascot Farm, of Bruce and Maureen Harvey, for a Showcasing colt.

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Hawkes Bay gallops Today at Hastings Raceway

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15290 Jackofall d (2) 60 .............................J Riddell 49x31 Paddy Bourke d (4) 58.5 ...... T Johnson (a3) 1 Ryan Jim d (9) 58.5 ....................M Coleman x3221 The Neon Icon 58.5 ..................... Scratched 0x335 Steel Rose d (10) 58 ................... C Johnson 22235 Way In db (11) 58..........................O Bosson 30212 Conjuring d (8) 57.5 ............Z N Azman (a3) 7137 Steppenwolf th (5) 57.5 ............. M D Plessis 15245 Lyric’s Way d (7) 57 ........................H Tinsley 0x530 Thedepot dh (1) 57 .....................C Lammas 56x10 Proud Zoe d (3) 55.5 .....................D Bradley 89744 Konohiki d (6) 54 ...............R Goldsbury (a2) 4 1.59 NZB WEANLING, BROODMARE & BLOODSTOCK SALE R75 $22,500, Benchmark, 1300m 1 14215 Xcuses Xcuses dh (16) 60 ........ M D Plessis 2 74032 Maestro Tom m (10) 60 ............ R Grant (a4) 3 12363 Whatz Occurring (14) 59.5 ........... D Mo (a2) 4 3500x Taipa Tiger m (9) 59.5 ................M Coleman 5 x12x9 Diamond Cut tb (3) 59.................... J Parkes 6 126x4 Summer’s Day b (4) 59 ............... D Johnson 7 295x2 Shot In The Dark (12) 59...............O Bosson 8 17210 Docket h (13) 59..............................J Riddell 9 15335 I’m Bronson m (8) 59 ..................C Lammas Darryl Bradley has the mount on 10 119x4 Court In The Act (11) 58.5 ............D Bradley Silverdale in the $75,000 Hawkes 11 22156 Thien Ly t (6) 58.5 ......................M Cameron Bay Gold Cup at Hastings today.

12 15152 Belle Cadeau b (5) 58 ................L Hemi (a2) 13 71352 Notionannagins h (2) 57.5........... R Hannam 2 49667 No Change tmh (9) 59.5 ............L Hemi (a2) 14 27217 Miss Daisy (1) 57 ...............................M Hills 3 16324 Balham t (1) 57 ......................... M D Plessis 15 74610 La Adelita (7) 56.5....................... C Johnson 4 3x164 Private Hero tb (13) 57..................O Bosson 16 41288 Legnani (15) 56.5 5 06615 O’Ceirins Whisper (3) 56.5 ............. J Parkes 5 2.33pm BETAVET 2500 RATING 75 $22,500, Rating 6 21580 Silk Chardonnay (7) 56 ............ R Grant (a4) 7 x7513 Mendoza (12) 56 .........................C Lammas 75 Benchmark, 2500m 8 31915 Voxer h (14) 56 ...................................M Hills 1 03638 Volkswood t (15) 60.5................... D Mo (a2)

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

33374 Blue Flag (4) 55.5 ......................M Cameron 01427 Heistheone (11) 55.5 .................. C Johnson 80320 Dezignator b (8) 55 .........................D Turner 45257 Irish Chat (10) 54 ..........................D Bradley 73614 Hilarious m (5) 54.......................M Coleman 89214 Ticket Clipper (6) 54 .................... D Johnson 8x744 Straight Furrow m (2) 54 ............. R Hannam 6 3.08pm FASTTRACKINSURANCE HAWKE’S BAY GOLD CUP $75,000, OPN HCP, 2200m 1 0x221 Maygrove m (5) 60 .....................M Cameron 2 71781 Saint Emilion d (10) 58.5...............O Bosson 3 42474 Silverdale tm (12) 58.5 ..................D Bradley 4 39263 King Kamada t (7) 57.5 .................. J Parkes 5 32110 Guarantor t (11) 55 ....................M Coleman 6 18563 Savaria t (9) 53.......................... M D Plessis 7 28572 Diamantine (3) 53 ....................... C Johnson 8 17117 Nymph Monte t (4) 53 ..................L Hemi (a) 9 22113 Chenille b (2) 53.......................... D Johnson 10 36011 Jacksstar m (6) 53.......................C Lammas 11 20156 Tequila Sunrise (8) 53 .................... D Mo (a) 12 40745 Her To Eternity t (1) 53 ................ R Hannam 7 3.43pm NZB FINANCE SPRINT $50,000, OPN HCP, 1200m 1 63416 Adventador 60 .............................. Scratched 2 13079 Natuzzi d (12) 60......................... C Johnson 3 07445 Barbaric td (9) 58 ............................J Riddell 4 19101 Passing Shot d (6) 57.5.................O Bosson 5 374x2 Goldminer 56.5 ............................ Scratched 6 57041 Procurement d (10) 56 ................ D Johnson 7 62872 Silver Eclipse d (8) 55.5 .............M Cameron 8 14308 Speech Craft td (3) 55.5................. D Mo (a) 9 04x06 Designated Driver dmh (5) 53 ..... R Hannam 10 3049x She’s Slinky tdm (1) 53 ................L Hemi (a)

11 25163 Smashing d (11) 53.....................C Lammas 12 42121 Miss Denni d (2) 53 ................... M D Plessis 13 125x1 Bonniegirl dm (4) 53...................M Coleman 14 10112 Swiss Warrior td (7) 53..................D Bradley 8 4.21 BROKERWEB RISK SERVICES HB 1400 RATING 85 $25,000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1400m 1 4750x Gwynethanne m (12) 60 ........... D Hirini (a3) 2 065x9 Casino d (7) 58.5 ........................C Lammas 3 74472 Kolonel Kev d (4) 58 ........................J Riddell 4 42050 Onlyarose (9) 57.5 ................... R Grant (a4) 5 3x895 Shezgorgeous tdmh (5) 57.5 ...... C Johnson 6 58x01 Southern Icon dm (1) 57.5 .................M Hills 7 x600x Grace With Power tm (3) 57 ............D Turner 8 33334 Mae West tdh (2) 57.................... R Hannam 9 08413 Charlestown db (6) 56.5................. J Parkes 10 01211 Skyweka d (11) 56 ...................... D Johnson 11 34723 Wills Road td (10) 55.5 ..............M Cameron 12 4x433 Lady Zafira tdh (8) 54.5............. M D Plessis 13 90x06 Prince Mambo (13) 54.5 ............M Coleman Blinkers on: Thedepot, Proud Zoe (R3), King Kamada, Her To Eternity (R6), Designated Driver (R7), Shezgorgeous (R8) Blinkers off: Irish Chat (R5), Onlyarose (R8) Winkers on: Court In The Act (R4) Winkers off: Shezgorgeous (R8)

2 84652 Kitty’s Shiraz 30.55 H & ..............L Laagland 7 53644 Opawa Kuru nwtd W & ....................T Steele 3 71562 Who Dat Boy 30.51 ...................... H Mullane 8 22353 Global Conquest 31.21 W &............T Steele 4 43131 Ruby Murray 30.49..........................P Green 9 51678 Mr. Fuss Pot nwtd........................B Littlejohn 5 72768 Lucky Man 30.53...............................B Craik 10 2F543 Roman Action 30.91 ...................B Littlejohn 6 81176 Cawbourne Wales 30.57 ..............R McPhee 6 3.52pm DOGZONE SPRINT C3, 318m 7 F6x65 Prophecy 30.09 .............................. G Farrell 1 85838 Mittyesque 18.39...............................B Craik 8 57414 Stinger 30.61................................... K Walsh 2 23777 Myrniong Girl 18.62 ........................ T Green 9 52125 Jinjaless 30.78 W &.........................T Steele 3 74835 Sandor Glegane 18.37 .................... T Green 10 35345 Mr. Mumbles 30.94 R &...............N O’Regan 4 15211 Simply Sam 18.38 ......................D Schofield 5 65546 Atoonga Air 18.45 ........................... T Green 9 4.44pm GREYHOUNDS AS PETS SPRINT C1, 318m 1 25645 Scott No Limbs nwtd B & ................... Steele 6 68872 Little Rascal 18.38 R & ...............N O’Regan 2 67745 Kapai Lana 18.87 U & ...........................Bliek 7 38845 Rockin’ Fancy 18.57 ...................D Schofield 3 53638 Jump On It 18.75 ......................... H Mullane 8 F117x Our Heisenberg nwtd ........................B Craik 4 24874 More Salt Needed 18.69 R & ......N O’Regan 9 46574 Sometime Soon 18.49 ......................B Craik 5 85354 Just About Ready nwtd ....................M Black 10 64674 Grand Allegro nwtd ..........................L Ahern 7 4.09 NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE FINAL NZRSf, 527m 6 74871 Armistice Day 18.65 ....................... I George 7 76372 Lure Me In nwtd ........................... M J Lozell 1 67552 Bloo Bloomers 30.67.....................K Herbert 8 22227 Zulu Mercedes 18.69 .......................M Black 2 44531 Fortis Flier 30.74 U & ........................Cottam 9 67675 Winsome Dan nwtd ....................D Schofield 3 34441 Bill Rush 30.74 ............................. H Mullane 4 76782 Scott No Value nwtd B & .................... Steele 10 55846 Scott To Go nwtd B & ......................... Steele 5 63654 Alamein Jude nwtd K & .....................Phillips 10 5.02pm CAROL’S TAB MANUREWA FAREWELL 6 67573 Wee Ping Wawa nwtd ...................... S Clark SPRINT C4/5, 318m 1 22712 Talkin Fancy 18.38 .....................D Schofield 7 56531 Contemporaneous nwtd R & .......N O’Regan 2 21121 Subic Bay 17.99 ...............................L Ahern 8 56454 Golfing Buddy nwtd R & ..............N O’Regan 3 75155 Britney Star 18.50 U & ..........................Bliek 9 54453 Coruba Cate nwtd .......................... G Farrell 4 67174 Speedy Beat 18.37 ..........................L Ahern 10 77525 Mariah nwtd .....................................P Taylor 8 4.26pm SAM FLETCHER MEMORIAL STAKES 5 51356 Von Trapp 18.18 ................................B Craik 6 178Fx Lady Rose 18.59 .......................... H Mullane C3/4, 527m 7 14428 Nangar Star 18.05......................D Schofield 1 11588 Buster Bluth 30.79 ..........................P Green

8 44818 Thrilling Galaxy 18.49 U & ................Cottam 9 35368 Sharella nwtd ....................................B Craik 10 32868 Made Time 18.31 ..............................B Bond 11 5.19pm HEWLETT ELECTRICAL SPRINT SERIES FINAL C3f, 318m 1 25326 Melman 18.62 ..............................R K Roper 2 25226 Calamity Free 18.35 ...................D Schofield 3 11115 Zafonic Sound 18.48 ..................D Schofield 4 67187 Multi Chaser 18.50 .......................... T Green 5 x1712 Belcroft Banker 18.26 ................H Laagland 6 13341 Kimetto 18.34 ..............................L Laagland 7 63576 Skyler White 18.60 ............................B Craik 8 11121 Kit And Caboodle 18.33 .............D Schofield 9 31877 Red Rascal 18.66 R & ................N O’Regan 10 32564 Peacock Princess nwtd ....................T Agent 12 5.36pm JACK’S WHOLESALE MEATS SPRINT C1, 318m 1 84685 Scott No Odds 18.80 B & ................... Steele 2 65386 Opawa Uno 18.64 W & ...................T Steele 3 F3485 Tepirita Amber 18.58 R & ............N O’Regan 4 45526 Sprite On Time nwtd ...................... I George 5 58236 Stainless Knocka nwtd U & ...................Bliek 6 68282 Lord De Air 18.52 .............................M Black 7 135 Jump Up 18.52............................. H Mullane 8 85426 Diva Pose 18.89 M & ....................... J Smith 9 24452 Scott My Money nwtd B & .................. Steele 10 57756 You Betcha Noddy 18.88 R &......N O’Regan

SELECTIONS

Race 1: Zee Zee Top, Wiseman’s Fairy, Kittykittybangbang Race 2: Bonneval, Karavali, Family Secret, Kariokka Race 3: Ryan Jim, Steppenwolf, Steel Rose, Way In, Jackofall Race 4: Belle Cadeau, Summer’s Day, Court In The Act Race 5: Blue Flag, No Change, Balham, Heistheone Race 6: Chenille, Guarantor, King Kamada, Diamantine Race 7: Silver Eclipse, Passing Shot, Procurement, Speech Craft Race 8: Kolonel Kev, Skyweka, Shezgorgeous, Wills Road

Auckland dogs Tomorrow at Manukau Raceway

Auckland Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Manukau Sta- 1 11364 Prairie Kachina 18.45........................B Craik dium Meeting Date: 17 Apr 2016 NZ Meeting number: 3 2 72244 Thrilling Forest nwtd U &...................Cottam Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 3 53315 Scott A Motor 18.86 B & .................... Steele 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 4 23632 Agent Schrader 18.56 .......................B Craik 5 32188 Snapchat 18.30 .................................B Craik 11 and 12 1 2.24pm STITCHES UPHOLSTERY SPRINT C4, 318m 6 43244 Rotovegas Sparky 18.55..............R McPhee 7 65427 Looks All Good 18.41 W & ..............T Steele 1 75832 Zipping Steve 18.41 ...................D Schofield 8 61625 Cookie Monster 18.63 .......................B Craik 2 56162 Sacred Can You 18.54 R & .........N O’Regan 9 12535 Opawa Binge 18.45 B & ..................... Steele 3 54524 Good Return 18.36 ....................D Schofield 4 27187 Cyclone Lusi 18.62 U & ....................Cottam 10 38437 Lady Jane 18.72 B &.......................... Steele 5 11836 Pat Not Plait nwtd...........................P Henley 4 3.17pm TROPHIES PLUS SPRINT C1/2, 318m 1 66323 Our Jack Attack 18.62 .................. M J Lozell 6 13767 Up High 18.47 ................................ P Lowen 2 56136 Spearmint Juju 18.70 U & .................Cottam 7 1114P High Percentage 18.49 ....................L Ahern 3 77876 Miss Universe 18.44 R &.............N O’Regan 8 63455 Stylish Fancy 18.39 ....................D Schofield 4 1386F Fortis Fiona 18.65 U & ......................Cottam 9 58347 Mia Zorra 18.55................................ S Clark 5 7186x Jetsun Quaker nwtd .......................G Wilson 10 12677 Cranky Pants nwtd ...........................L Ahern 6 45113 Rasso 18.33 ......................................B Craik 2 2.42pm WWW.AGRC.CO.NZ SPRINT C0, 318m 7 55855 Drury 18.41 ...................................A Cleaver 1 44673 Take Action nwtd .........................B Littlejohn 8 16665 Spotted Flyer 18.61 M & .................. J Smith 2 7242 Tiny Grey nwtd ................................P Green 9 31877 Red Rascal 18.66 R & ................N O’Regan 3 38353 Scott No Show nwtd B & .................... Steele 4 336x4 Miss Shellac nwtd U & ..........................Bliek 10 76466 Wairio Dee Jay 19.34 R & ...........N O’Regan 5 67 Minute Sixteen nwtd..........................G Hunt 5 3.34 DELI’S SPORTS BAR CLENDON INN STAKES 6 67 Raging Demon nwtd U & ......................Bliek C1/2, 527m 1 12x11 Zipping Dee 30.67......................D Schofield 7 2 Sweet Lovin’ nwtd ............................L Ahern 2 37223 Thrilling Riot nwtd U & ......................Cottam 8 5 Willi Gas It nwtd ......................... G Pomeroy 3 72223 Lovely Rita nwtd .........................D Schofield 9 77 Shazza’s Boy nwtd G & .....................M Hunt 4 78635 Zalia 30.85 W &...............................T Steele 10 7 Rocky McAwesome nwtd U & ...........Cottam 3 2.59pm GREYHOUND FUNCTION SPRINT SERIES 5 31514 April’s My Mum 30.57...................... T Green 6 37322 Lochinvar Maine 31.30 ...............D Schofield FINAL C2f, 318m

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■ RESERVE BANK

New mortgage restrictions likely

BY LIAM DANN The Reserve Bank is likely to introduce even more restrictive mortgage lending restrictions as the housing market takes off again, Westpac chief economist Dominick Stephens says.

Westpac has upgraded its forecast for national house price inflation from 6 per cent to 11.5 per cent.

Low interest rates look like one of the key drivers for the resurgence in the market, Stephens says in his latest monthly commentary.

Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank can’t raise interest rates and is still under pressure to cut them in order to boost

Reserve Bank and Federal Reserve changing tack C

ollapsing inflationary expectations and increased global risks have resulted in the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the United States Federal Reserve turning more dovish in their policy outlooks; in March, New Zealand interest rates were cut while United States rates were held awaiting a pick-up in inflation.

Both actions underpin our “lower for longer” view on interest rates and will continue to support riskier assets globally.

As a result, this may be a time to consider reducing cash holdings and increasing exposure to selected Australian and New Zealand equities.

Aust’s rebalancing from dependency on iron ore on-track The recovery in non-mining activity in Australia is gaining traction according to recent business investment surveys.

The labour market is also bouncing back with Australia’s unemployment falling to 5.8 per

business confidence is falling.

Selwyn Sloan and Michael Coleman MONEY MATTERS

cent.

Household savings remain high in Australia, while consumption has reverted to a healthy level late last year.

NZ adjusting to lower dairy prices This is in contrast to New Zealand where the fall in dairy prices has yet to be felt across the wider economy.

New Zealand interest rates are also only now adjusting to the impact of lower commodity prices, while the trade-weighted New Zealand dollar has remained higher than required to help rebalance the economy.

Retail sales in New Zealand look to be stalling at the same time that consumer and regional

Global growth – more of the same Global growth remains slow with both the United States and Europe continuing to muddle along.

However, the Euro area’s recovery is starting to look more resilient and we expect the macro data in the United States to improve as the year progresses.

The still-buoyant labour market will continue to boost household spending power.

Overall, the earnings cycle should improve as the United States dollar stabilises and commodity prices rebound from the recent cyclical lows.

Selwyn Sloan and Michael Coleman are Authorised Financial Advisers with Forsyth Barr in Ashburton. This column is general in nature and should not be regarded as personalised investment advice. Disclosure Statements are available on request and free of charge.

NEW ZEALAND SHARE MARKET

Source: NZX and Standard & Poors

Company CODE

a2 Milk Company ATM Air NZ AIR ANZ Banking Gr ANZ Argosy Prop ARG Auckland Intl Airpt AIA Chorus CNU Coats Gr COA 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

185 299 2652 119 640 396 60 490 1605 989 815 570 647 201 134 118 328.5 177 146.5 1610 265 525 174 285 522 317 102 407 1855 129 166 506 855 143 493 512 371.5 223 225.5 444 176 441 763 345 212 278 3315 1751 670

Sell price

190 300 2665 119.5 642 397.5 60.5 497 1610 992 817 574 648 202 134.5 119 330 180 147 1624 267 532 175 288 523 320 103 415 1870 129.5 168 507 865 144 495 515 372 228 226 446 177 442 779 346 213.5 280 3447 1769 675

Last sale

At close of trading on Friday, April 15, 2016

Daily Volume move ’000s

189 +1 1.2m 300 –2 548.3 2645 –19 116.0 119.5 +0.5 375.0 640 – 617.2 397.5 –1.5 451.2 60 – 1.4m 495 – 948.0 1605 –46 127.2 992 +16 835.2 816 – 1.6m 573 +1 423.1 648 – 121.0 202 +1 366.3 134.5 – 646.6 119 +2 241.0 330 –4 910.3 179 +3 108.4 147 –0.5 2.0m 1624 +8 33.77 265 –4.5 2.0m 532 –2 272.9 175 –1 192.9 286 +1.5 4.9m 522 +1 503.4 318 +2 230.9 103 +2 733.1 415 – 116.1 1856 –14 10.66 129 – 869.6 168 +1 74.50 507 +7 495.6 861 +3 193.1 144 +4 313.8 493 +5 723.0 513 +12 1.6m 371.5 +10.5 7.6m 228 +6 606.7 226 +1 107.7 444 – 394.0 177 +1 168.0 442 – 159.0 765 –5 87.22 346 +1 493.2 213.5 +0.5 324.5 280 +3 83.31 3426 –10 15.20 1751 +1 77.10 675 –19 674.6

S&P/NZX 50 Index Gross 6860 6794 6728 6662 6596 6530

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S&P/NZX 50 Index Gross constituents

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try and survive, which get caught in sheep wool, according to New Zealand Wool Services International.

While the latest auction attracted strong buying competition for wool types that matched buyers’ contract specifications, there was a spread in prices within the same wool types because of quality issues, with those contaminated with vegetable matter and seed content trading at a discount, said AgriHQ analyst Shaye Lee. – NZME

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New Zealand wool prices slipped at auction this week as buyers mark down poorer quality fibre with excessive vegetable matter.

Strong wool of 39 microns dipped to $5.65 per kilogram at Thursday’s North Island auction, from $5.75/kg at last week’s South Island auction, according to AgriHQ. Strong wool, which makes up the majority of New Zealand’s production, is trading about 14 per

cent higher than at the same time last year.

Lamb wool of 30 microns fell to $6.20/kg from $6.40/kg last week, and is 10 cents/kg below the year earlier price, AgriHQ said.

Poorer quality wools that are discoloured and include higher amounts of vegetable matter are now coming through the auction system, pushing down prices. Following a period of dry droughtlike conditions, there is typically a surge in the growth of weeds and plants pumping up seed heads to

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BY TINA MORRISON

acting to the big drop in mortgage rates over the past year.”

REINZ data this week showed housing market turnover was up 11.3 per cent in Auckland and seasonally adjusted prices were up 3.4 per cent.

“Clearly, the March housing data will be a mark against the idea of cutting the OCR again.”

But ultimately the RBNZ must adhere to its inflation target, and there are other factors, such as the strong exchange rate, that are currently suppressing inflation.”

On that basis the bank’s “most likely reaction lies in macroprudential policy”, he said.

– NZME

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NZ wool prices fall at auction

inflation back to the required target of around 2 per cent.

Inflation was just 0.1 per cent in 2015 and first quarter data due Monday isn’t expected to show much change.

“If house prices continue on their current trajectory much longer, the RBNZ will start thinking about another round of mortgage lending restrictions,” Stephens says.

The slowdown that followed the introduction of tax and mortgage lending regulations late last year was always expected to be a temporary effect, but the extent of the rebound in March was a surprise, he said.

“Our take is that New Zealand’s housing market is re-

p S&P/NZX 50 Gross

6,844.74 +20.93 +0.31%

p S&P/NZX 20 index

4,881.88 +19.04 +0.39%

p S&P/NZX All Gross

7,375.91

+22.27

+0.3%

p Rises 68 q Falls 37

WORLD MARKETS

p S&P/ASX 200 index

5,157.5

+38.9

+0.76%

At close of trading on Apr 15, 2016

p Dow Jones Indust.

17,926.4 +18.15 +0.10% At close of trading on Apr 14, 2016

p FTSE 100 index

6,365.1

+2.21

+0.03%

At close of trading on Apr 14, 2016

q Nikkei 225 index

16,848.0

–63.0

–0.37%

Snapshot at 7pm on Apr 15, 2016

METAL PRICES

Source: interest.co.nz

q Gold

1,233.85

London – $US/ounce

–11.9

–0.96%

p Silver London – $US/ounce

16.13

+0.15

+0.94%

q Copper London – $US/tonne

4,830.50

–7.5

–0.16%

NZ DOLLAR

Source: BNZ

Country

As at 4pm April 15, 2016

TT buy

Australia 0.9086 Canada 0.8993 China 4.7459 Euro 0.6262 Fiji 1.4671 Great Britain 0.4954 Japan 77.24 Samoa 1.8282 South Africa 10.1812 Thailand 24.52 United States 0.7026

TT sell

0.8784 0.8661 4.1657 0.5991 1.3522 0.4781 73.99 1.6003 9.8124 23.38 0.6775

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OUR VIEW

Tourism marketing, but not as we know it Sue Newman

W

hen it comes to telling the world what’s good about life in the Ashburton District, it’s not always an easy sell.

While we love the place we call home, let’s be honest, we’re not Queenstown, Wanaka or Tekapo.

Unlike those three we don’t have a feature or features that make us stand out from the crowd.

And that makes the job of any tourism promotion group a tough one. They’re up against it. Yes our back country is vast, beautiful and in many ways unique, and Lake Hood is a gem, but the only internationally recognisable feature in our district is the one that pulls in the punters winter long, Mt Hutt Skifield.

And in a hard-hitting report on the function of our tourism body Experience Mid Canterbury, the bones of what this district is about and where its promotional money should be spent and where it should not have been laid bare.

The Winder report was prepared after the organisation was given a fine-comb treatment. It largely came up shining, but it was made very clear that a new focus was needed. No matter how much we’d like to believe we’re a big player on New Zealand’s tourism scene, we’re not.

We need to get over trying to be one of the big guys and focus on doing what we can do well.

According to this report, our strengths lie in bringing in as many winter visitors as possible to the slopes of Mt Hutt.

But the report misses another huge attraction in that same area that could also bring a flood of summer visitors – the Mt Hutt bike park. It’s of an international standard but needs to be marketed, promoted and used to full advantage as a tourist attraction in its own right.

Another visitor income stream was identified as signature events, building on those we do have and strategically developing others. Imagine the visitor dollars even one major event each month would bring into the district. Add to that an aggressive marketing approach to securing sporting events, particularly at secondary school level, and we’d attract another solid layer of outof-town spending.

All that’s needed is to direct our energies (and our dollars) where they’ll get the best bang for buck.

YOUR VIEW Dog behaviour No-one should want to own a dog that is dangerous to other animals or to people.

And some dog breeds are easier to train or neglect, so the dog is deadlier than other breeds.

Which is why councils like ours already have a system in place that requires a number of breeds to be neutered before they may be owned, such as american pitbull terriers.

However, I understand the Ashburton council does not always check a dog’s breed when that dog is registered, allowing some people to register a dog as another breed so it may be bred from, or the misguided idea that a dog shouldn’t be neutered for its own health.

Dog owners are not required to acquire a licence, like a firearm’s licence, which allows some peo-

ple who could be clearly identified at the onset as being psychologically unstable or violent to own dogs.

A dog should be well trained and this includes being wellsocialised, to be able to interact safely within our community.

If the dog is not a safe dog, an animal behavioural expert should be consulted.

A dog should not be a weapon, nor should a dog be for protection.

We have modern technology for protection.

Our council already has the tools it needs in its tool box to assist our community to keep safe and to care for our dogs. We need to hold our council and our dog owners accountable.

We owe man’s best friend a lot more. We owe them a safe, loved existence.

Marilyn Gilchrist

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POLL RESULT Yesterday’s result Q: Will you wear a poppy for Poppy Day? Yes 81%

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Quail Island worth a visit

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uails may be small, brown, unassuming animals, but the island near Lyttelton that shares their name has a history that is anything but dull.

At various times it has housed Antarctic sled dogs, a quarantine facility, the bones of tired vessels, and intrepid day-trippers smothered in sunscreen.

This summer I took to the sea to take a closer look at this (semi) local island, paddle and curiosity in hand.

Like many islands, this one is best experienced from the water.

On the water, that is – unless you’re keen for a long swim, taking a boat ride is part of the Quail Island experience.

For us, that boat took the form of a kayak, and it was the shoreline of the island that kept turning up unexpected surprises.

First, there were the birds; Otamahua, the Maori name for the island, actually means the place to gather seabird eggs.

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We saw no quails, but diving petrels in abundance, feasting on fish after kamikaze-style dives under the waves, and shags spreading their wings wide over rocky outcrops as if to flourish a full hand of cards.

Seagulls roosted amongst the dappled grey of stone, the chicks appearing to be animations of the rock face as they squawked to be fed.

The traffic noise of Christchurch city and the clanging from Lyttelton Port were soon erased by this chorus and the accompanying splish-splish of paddles in water.

Had our kayaks been sentient, they may well have shuddered at

the sight that unfolded around the back of the island – wooden struts reaching skyward, the naked remains of a ship’s hull.

Several ships, in fact, in various stages of disintegration.

Once clothed in carefully sculpted watertight boards, they were now home to colonies of barnacles and seaweed – and a convenient location for the odd shag to show off its wing span.

On a changing tide, the ocean ripples around these minor obstacles, leaving smooth streaks across the surface and a resistance against which arms soon protest.

The landscape itself bears signs of silent protest to past human activity.

The cables of the pulley system on the north side of the island are now rusted over and saplings are beginning to reclaim the bald farm-cloak of grass that has predominated for much of the past century.

That grass was witness to

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a range of historical events, from the great flu epidemic of 1918, when the island acted as a quarantine centre for incoming vessels, to the heroic age of Antarctic exploration.

Christchurch has long had strong Antarctic links and a photograph of Robert Falcon Scott and his wife Kathleen, taking shortly before Scott’s ill-fated Terra Nova expedition set off southwards, was taken on the island, which served as a training ground for the dogs.

Squint your eyes slightly and it’s easy to imagine scenes of dogs being trained to haul sledges, their furry faces appearing, full-pant, over the rise of the hill.

Whether it’s wildlife or wild yarns that pique your fancy, this local island is worth a visit – and with regular ferry sailings out of Lyttelton, you don’t even have to get wet.

Just remember to pack the sun block and a little imagination.

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Daily Events Saturday 9am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON FARMERS MARKET. Local fresh produce, coffee and hot food. Northern end West Street Car Park.

9am - 12pm CRAFT MARKET. Good variety of crafts. West Street Car Park.

9.30am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN

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

9.30am ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH. Service and worship with Rev Tevita Taufalele. Baring Square Church Lounge. Baring Square East.

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH.

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

48 Allens Road.

9am - 12pm ST PAUL’S CHURCH HOLIDAY PROGRAMME. Games, music, craft, stories, fun and more. St Paul’s Church Hall, 65 Oxford Street.

9.45am

CHURCH. Community Garden, Thomson Street.

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.

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. Closed today.

10am - 12pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald.

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 Street.

Worship service led by Peter and Sandy renew, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

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 service followed by the Parish A.G.M. 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.

11am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Combined service at St James Church, Cnr Grahamand Thomson Street, Tinwald.

11am ST PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Combined service at St James Church. Cnr Graham and Thomson Street, Tinwald.

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. Worship Service, Havelock Street.

PLAINS LADIES PROBUS CLUB. Monthly meeting in the Doris Linton lounge, R.S. A. Cox Street.

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

12noon - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Free lunch every Monday.

Ashburton Baptist Church, Cnr

Cass and Havelock Streets, entry off Cass 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 GREY POWER ASHBURTON. Speaker Lorraine Bryan NASC (Needs Assessment and Service Coordination) at Ashburton Hospital. 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.

8pm ASHBURTON ELECTRONIC ORGAN AND KEYBOARD CLUB. Club night concert, visitors very welcome. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

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Saturday, April 16, 2016

Weekend Services

MEDICAL SERVICES

HML Home care Medical Limited - Ring 0800 700 155 for FREE 24hr Health Advice.

duty general practitioner. Persons subsequently requiring treatment at Ashburton Hospital must have a general practitioners note of referral.

For all urgent medical calls phone 0800 700 155 at any time. IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE 111.

This service is for emergency medical care only. Please bring your Community Services Card. All non New Zealanders should bring their passport with them, New Zealanders should bring some form of ID. Sealy Street Medical Centre, Sealy Street. Will be the duty doctor for Saturday until 8am Sunday.

They will hold surgery from 10am to 12pm and from 6pm to 7pm. No appointment necessary.

Surgery phone 308 1212.

Gym Company Medical Centre, 39 Tancred Street. Will be the duty doctor for Sunday until 8am Monday. They will hold surgery from 9am to 1pm and from 4pm to 7pm. No appointment necessary. Surgery phone 308 9489.

HELPLINE SERVICES ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) or 027 Wises Pharmacy, Countdown Complex, East 857 2133 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.

Street, will be open from 9am - 1pm Saturday, org.nz for more information. from 10am - 1pm Sunday and from 6pm - 8pm MENTAL HEALTH - Call free on 0800 both evenings.

222 955. Ask for the Crisis Team.

METHVEN & RAKAIA AREA

Saturday and Sunday doctor and emergency details, please telephone the Rakaia Medical Centre, ph 303 5002.

Ashburton Hospital DOES NOT

provide an accident and emergency service.

Except in cases of emergency, persons requiring medical attention must consult their own or the

HOSPITAL VISITING HOURS

ASHBURTON HOSPITAL WARD 1 - DAILY, 10 - 11.30am & 2 - 7.30pm.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

WARD 6 - (including Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation Unit) - OPEN VISITING. MATERNITY WARD - DAILY, 10am - 8pm.

-Husbands and patient’s own children may visit the patient from: 7am - 10pm.

TUARANGI HOME (Cameron St) - DAILY, -unrestricted visiting.

ASHBURTON REST HOMES

COLDSTREAM HOUSE, CAMERON COURTS and PRINCES COURT all have DAILY, unrestricted visiting.

EMERGENCY DENTIST

If you do not have or cannot contact your regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 for the name of the rostered weekend dentist in Christchurch. Hours 9am-5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.

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DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

PHARMACIES

DUTY DOCTORS

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SAFE CARE - 24 hr Rape and Sexual

ASHBURTON MUSEUM

327 West Street, Asburton. Ph 307 7890.

Weekends 1pm - 4pm. Research facilities

weekday afternoons.

Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days.

LIFELINE - Toll-Free: 0800 353 353

COMMUNITY SERVICES ART GALLERY

327 West Street, phone 308 1133.

Open Daily: 10am – 4pm Wed: 10am – 7pm

ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192.

Saturday: 10am - 1pm, Sunday 1pm - 4pm

DOG, STOCK & NOISE CONTROL Ashburton District Council 03-307-7700 - 24h/sce.

EA NETWORKS CENTRE - POOLS MID CANTERBURY SPCA 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 VICTIMS SUPPORT GROUP STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 6pm 24 hr - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 POST DELIVERY CENTRES 846) - Direct dials to a volunteer.

Allenton & Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - Methven & Rakaia: Mon - Fri 4.30pm 2pm - outside of these hours leave a message. ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm ALCOHOL DRUG HELP LINE Residential Area: Mon - Fri 1pm Call us free on (0800 787 797).

Assault Crisis Support. Ph: 03 364 8791

ANIMAL SERVICES WEEKEND EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: All enquiries - President – 021 135 6969.

MID CANTERBURY ANIMAL SHELTER - Contact (cats) Tracey 021 1356

969 or (dogs) Dawn 021 828 350

VETERINARIANS

ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 0276 838 111, 149 Cameron St, Ashburton: Duty vet: Jo Hallenstein. Full emergency service all weekend.

VET ENT RIVERSIDE - PH 03 308 2321, 1 Smallbone Dr, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. 24-hour Emergencies: Large: Kate Foxcroft. Small: Catherine Haywood.

INFORMATION CENTRES CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, ASHBURTON - Sat 10am until 2pm.

Sun CLOSED. Public holidays from 10am until West Street Clinic, West Street, Ashburton.

Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 2pm. Phone 308-1050. emergencies: Steve Williams.

METHVEN - Saturday, Sunday and Public VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Ph 03 307 5195, Holidays 10am until 3pm.

Phone 302-8955 or isite@midcanterburynz.com Cnr East St & Smithfield Rd, Ashburton.

Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend BUS DEPARTURES emergencies: Large: Erin Caswell. Small: Ref Reservations & timetables, 24-hour service.

Vet Ent. Freephone for reservations: 0800 802 802.

Vet Ent and Vet Life now operate a joint afterBUSES - Southbound: 9.30am, 3.20pm. hours small animal emergency service. To use Northbound: 12.30pm, 5.10pm. this service please phone your vet as usual.

Lifestyle

CONNECTIONS

WINTER STOCK NOW IN STORE Rieker 79693-24 Erin Tan

Your Rieker Destination Store Rieker 72862-45 Effie Grey

Rieker 70564-35 Edie Red

Earnest Braun (Tan) Rieker 31523-25

www.comfyshoes.co.nz 49 Main Road, Pleasant Point Phone: 03 614 8750 - A/H 0508 RIEKER 743537

Hours: 11am - 4pm Tuesday to Saturday

www.sparrows.co.nz Ph 03 308 5771 East Street, Ashburton

Plants for all projects.

- Landscaping Plants - Ornamental & Specimen trees - Native plants for all purposes - Hedging plants & Topiaries - Fruit & Nut plants.

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Mid Ca nterbury Sports Awards 2016 Act now to acknowledge our local outstanding achievers in sport

Nominations ARE

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• To be held Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Hotel Ashburton.

• Nominations close Friday, April 15, 2016.

Nomination forms are available from • Sport Canterbury MID CANTERBURY on 03 307 0475 or • Can be picked up from the Ashburton Guardian, 161 Burnett St, Ashburton

The success of this event requires your support with nominations, so act now.

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Saturday, April 16, 2016 SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

Real Estate Sales Person

Our success though, is all about our people. We place a great deal of value on team work, local knowledge and expertise; these principals are the cornerstones of our culture.

Key attributes sought are excellent work habits, a strong aspiration to succeed and a desire to thrive in a team environment.

Local knowledge and strong networks would be a huge advantage.

We can offer additional financial incentives for candidates with the right pre-requisites.

All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence. Please apply in the first instance to our Operations Manager sonia@propertybrokers.co.nz www.propertybrokers.co.nz

Fixed Term Contract May - August Essential Nutrition specialises in Animal Health & Performance, providing advice and supplementation programmes for farmers.

We have a 3 month fixed term office assistant position in Ashburton. If you have attributes and skills in the following areas we would love to hear from you: • reliable and punctual • natural ability to build and maintain relationships • great communication - verbal and written • flexible and courteous in handling a variety of tasks • general office administration • accurate and efficient data entry including using Excel You will be part of a friendly team who are committed to supplying products and service to a high standard, and who have a can do attitude.

This role may be a lead into a future permanent role being offered later in 2016 for the right person.

Apply with Cover Letter and CV attached by Tuesday, April 26, 2016 to: Essential Nutrition Ltd, PO Box 23-074, Templeton, Christchurch 8445 or email to: application@essentialnutrition.co.nz

THINKING OF A CHANGE? Real Estate New Zealand-ashburton is a successful, independent, boutique, communitybased company in Ashburton and are looking for a new salesperson to join our team.

At Real Estate New Zealand we strive to get that balance between work time and leisure time. We also place an important emphasis on supporting our community via many sponsorships and donations.

We pride ourselves on a strong team environment and are committed to helping you reach your potential and to be the best that you can be.

Being an independent company, there are no boundaries as to where you can sell, or franchise fees which can further limit your income.

So whether you are thinking of a change of employment or are already a licensed, experienced sales person, Real Estate New Zealand-ashburton would like to hear from you.

Full training and confidentiality is assured. To find out more about this exciting and rewarding opportunity, complete an online employment application at: realestatenewzealand.net.nz/employment/ ashburton-only/ or email: admin@realestatenewzealand.net.nz

Trevor Hurley Real Estate limited mreinz - reaa 2008

Wairuna Farm Ltd operates a large and diverse stock, cropping and horticulture business with properties at Eiffelton and Lowcliffe, near Ashburton. We seek a motivated and well-rounded person to fill this position focusing on all aspects of the farm operation with emphasis on arable and stock work.

Office Assistant

Attributes we seek include: • A happy and positive attitude • Strongly focused on quality and attention to detail • Adaptability, intelligence and the ability to problem solve • Willingness to work as part of a larger team • Experience with machinery and stock This is a live-off position with no family accommodation currently available. The position will be predominantly based at the Eiffleton properties, 16km from Ashburton.

The employers are noted for their retention of staff through providing an enjoyable working environment and supporting their team to develop.

For any enquiries contact Rob Stevenson on 027 612 6098.

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Situations Vacant

307 7900

Cleaner Night shift cleaner required between the hours of 4.00pm - 12.00am Monday to Friday.

Our ideal applicant will be: h 100% reliable and honest h Physically fit h Experienced working as part of a team h Happy, cheerful and self-motivated Must have current full license and able to drive a manual vehicle.

Experience would be advantageous however a ‘can-do’ attitude is of greater importance as on the job training is offered.

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

To be considered please ensure you give us the following information: h Attach CV or at least information on your relevant work experience h Relevant work references Please email a covering letter and information to: info@ashburtoncleaning.co.nz Applications close April 30, 2016.

Practice Nurse Position

To apply email rob@teamwork-si.co.nz or post to 976 Longbeach Road, RD4 Ashburton 7774

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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Experience preferred but not essential.

Would suit someone who is hard-working, has an enthusiastic attitude and is able to work as part of a team.

Phone Ed on 0274 399 322 to apply.

Caregivers

Caregivers needed for our gentle natured, special needs, 18 year old son in a wheelchair.

• School holidays and/ or after school care three days/week.

• Respite in your home 2-3 days/week.

Hours shared by 2+ caregivers.

Hampstead area.

Phone Kathy 027-232-0973

APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR COMMUNITY GOLF MANAGER Canterbury Golf are seeking a sport capability and development professional with excellent facilitation and communication skills for a Timaru based role that covers the Aorangi Golf district of Mid and South Canterbury.

We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic person with a “can do” attitude. It is essential that the successful applicant is a “self starter” who can meet and exceed agreed goals, and is able to deal with the golf club environment in a positive manner.

If you believe you have the skills and attributes to succeed in this vital role please email your CV and covering letter to the following address: Grant Lewis - General Manager, Canterbury Golf grant@canterburygolf.co.nz A salary package (including a vehicle) will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applications close at 5pm Wednesday, April 27.

Please be prepared for interviews to commence early the following week.

22 rostered hours plus holiday relieving and some weekend work.

Registered Nursing qualifications essential.

Practise nursing experience is an advantage.

AUTO TRIM, CANVAS & SHADE

FENCER

Fencer required for immediate start.

Applications close May 4, 2016.

For the full job description or any enquiries please email Grant Lewis or ring him on 03 359 4000.

Part-time/Relieving Maternity Leave Position

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Machinery Operator / General Farm Worker

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 217 West Street, Ashburton

Property Brokers is a leading residential, lifestyle and rural specialist agency in provincial New Zealand. We have 39 branches nationwide and 11 of these are in the South Island. Our Ashburton team enjoy a dominant market position and openings in our team do not come along often.

Ashburton Guardian

Methven Medical Centre Ph: 03 302 8105 Email: desk@methvenmedical.co.nz Applications close on Wednesday, April 27, 2016.

Community Support Co-ordinator Mid Canterbury Plunket Area (based in Ashburton) This is a new role aimed to increase the number of people engaged with Plunket.

This includes recruiting membership for our Plunket Groups, especially in Ashburton and Methven areas.

The primary purpose of the role is to recruit and retain/support volunteers who are starting or providing services in their community.

To apply please forward your CV to: jane.denley@plunket.org.nz

by April 22.

MILK HARVESTER/ DAIRY ASSISTANT Please email your C.V and a cover letter to shearerfamily@ hotmail.co.nz

Experienced Farm Worker Required For 190 hectare dairy support block at Wakanui.

Animal husbandry, rotorainer and fencing experience required.

Please email your C.V and a cover letter to shearerfamily@ hotmail.co.nz

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For just $10!* Book your birthday greeting, including a photo, for just $10!

Ten words only.* (Under 12 children’s birthday greetings remain FREE) *Terms and conditions apply.

F Phone 03 307 7900 Email: classifieds@theguardian.co.nz Level 3, Somerset House, 161 Burnett Street

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RURAL TRADING POST

PLANTS, PRODUCE

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

NZ Oranges .99¢ kg

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

Feijoas 500gm Spring Onions Braeburn Apples 1kg Peppers 1kg

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

Specials available from 12/04 - 19/04

OPEN 7 DAYS Road The Green Grocer Main SouthTinwald

TRAVEL

Fresh Fruit & Vege

Beckley Coachlines Programme ◊ MacKENZIE COUNTRY TOUR 21-23 MAY includes the popular Fairlie Bakery, Mt Cook, Cheese Factory, Salmon ponds, Kurows new Bridges and more.

Dinner, bed & breakfast in the MacKenzie Country Hotel For bookings phone 308 7646

PUBLIC NOTICES

Mid-South Canterbury Rural Fire Board

Independent Director X 2

REAL ESTATE

HASTINGS MCLEOD LTD Hastings McLeod Limited Licensed REAA 2008

Telephone 03 307 9176

COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT

TENDER WEB ID AC48879

For all subscriber enquiries, missed delivery, new subscriptions, temporary stops, call our subscriber hotline

ASHBURTON 69 Tancred Street

Central CBD office and retail building with great prominence and foot traffic.

This property provides the opportunity to upgrade the building to a high seismic rating with a strong anchor tenant and good lease terms. Enquire for full details.

VIEW By Appointment TENDER closes Friday 6th May, 2016 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior)

0800 274 287 0800 ASHBURTON

WANTED Shearing machines Lister, Sunbeam and kiwi plants. Hand pieces, grinders and stencils. Good prices paid. Phone 03 614 7858 or 027 363 9930.

HOME handyman available.

Minor repairs, painting etc. Ph 027-677-1952.

RURAL TRADING POST

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

FOR SALE

Peastraw - $6 Lucerne Hay - $12 Meadow Hay - $10 Rye Grass Straw - $8 Barley Straw - $7 (all conventional bales)

Pick up 15 Bryant St during office hours.

Free delivery within Town Boundary for orders over $200.

0800 QUIGLEY No EFTPOS - CASH ONLY

MOTORING

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.

MEETINGS, EVENTS Ashburton Spiritual Group

We currently have funds available to distribute in grants for the following purposes in the Canterbury area:

www.propertybrokers.co.nz

OPEN HOME

Birthday Greetings

18 Charlesworth Drive, Allenton Lochlea Estate

TRADES, 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.

The Mid-South Canterbury Rural Fire Committee is responsible for the Reduction, Readiness, Response and Recovery of rural fire in the Ashburton, Mackenzie, Timaru and Waimate districts, along with the Department of Conservation lands within the Mid-South Canterbury Rural Fire Authority boundaries.

The Committee is seeking registrations of interest to fill the positions of two independent directors on the Governance Board.

All applications shall be accompanied with a resume of your knowledge, skills and attributes that may complement the position.

Information packs are available from the Mid-South Canterbury Rural Fire Authority office at 2 King George Place, Timaru or telephone the secretary on (03) 687 7281 or email chris.english@timdc.govt.nz Please email applications to the secretary: chris.english@timdc.govt.nz Applications close at 5pm Friday, April 29, 2016.

308-1095

Monthly meeting

WANTED

SHED wanted for removal to build covered yards. Any suitable building or materials considered. Phone Mitch 027 313 1320.

$2.99 bag .99¢ ea $1.99 bag $2.99 bag

Milla Overend Happy birthday for tomorrow! 9 years old Love you to the moon and back! Mum, Dad and Adam. xoxoxo

* architecturally designed * three bedroom plus ensuite * open plan living * new build * quality fittings * top Allenton location Open Homes: This Saturday and Sunday between 1.00pm and 2.00pm Contact: 027 272 7837or 03 302 6887 Buyer enquiry range $605,000 - $620,000

Guardian Motoring

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Noah Blampied Happy 5th Birthday Noah!!

Lots of love Dad, Mum, Aleisha and William 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.

Call today for an obligation free quote East to Burnett St, Ashburton • Phone 03 308 5269

CALL IN AND CHECK OUT OUR GREAT RANGE OF LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT! ASHBURTON 832 East St 03 307 9911

www.dne.co.nz 0800 432 633

At pavilion on Walnut Avenue.

7pm - $4 entry.

Guest speaker: Jacqueline Mitchell.

• Research, treatment, provision of equipment in relation to, and the education and training of skilled persons relative to, the disease of cancer.

• Research, development, education for, training and expansion of, the science and practice of agriculture.

• The needs of young people who suffer physical or mental disabilities or have less chance in life than their peers.

LIVESTOCK, PETS

Applications close at 5pm, Friday, April 22, 2016.

For further information and application forms, please contact:

LET OR LEASE

The Secretary Mackenzie Charitable Foundation C/- Croys Ltd Level 2, 161 Burnett Street PO Box 582 Ashburton 7740 Phone 03 308 8353 Email: mcf@croys.co.nz www.mcf.org.nz

PUBLIC NOTICES MOJO MATHERS ANZAC Service Advertising

NEW RESIDENT MP

Hear her story.

FLOORING

Sunday April 17

Get to know her PUBLIC MEETING Monday, April 18 7.30pm Geraldine Academy of Arts Foyer, Geraldine

ANZAC Day service, Ealing Hall Monday, April 25 at 9.15am.

Please bring plate for morning tea.

All welcome.

Real Estate

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.

OFFICE available for rent.

Parking, 24 hour access, nightly security. Minutes from CBD. Ph 021 554 570.

STORAGE unit for lease. Fire rated storage unit (7.85 x 3.90m) in secure, alarm monitored compound, accessible 24/7. Please phone Nicola at Bradfords 03 308 9039.

STORAGE units available.

Various sizes. Rainbow Storage. Ph 307 0401.

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

New Zealand ashburton

24/7 Appraisals 308 6173

211 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton (03) 307 6130 www.calderstewart.co.nz

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Franchise Opportunity presentation Join us for an informal presentation about how you can create a stable financial future with a CrestClean franchise

In this 60 minute presentation you’ll learn:

Date: Venue:

Why cleaning is one of the most secure businesses to be in.

How CrestClean have become industry leaders and today clean for over 3500 customers in 27 regions using 500+ franchisee teams.

Presentation time: 5:30pm

How our training programs let you establish a respected and professional career in the cleaning industry. invoicing or payment chasing – income is paid twice per month. Guaranteed.

Please RSVP to Chris Barker 021 939 204 or email

Find out the approximate income that can be gained from different sized

chris.barker@crestclean.co.nz

How the business support from CrestClean means you do no selling,

businesses, and the average hours needed to be worked.

Learn various ways to finance the purchase cost and current special offers available to you.

MEETINGS, EVENTS

ASHBURTON FANCIERS SOCIETY

Poultry Auction

LIVESTOCK, PETS

ENTERTAINMENT

Surplus winter feed and no mouths to eat it?

Sunday, April 17, 2016 Give us a call Sports Hall, Tancred Street West, Dave Marsh 0274 920 875 Ashburton Phil Cushnie 0274 399 555 Viewing: 11am Start: 12.30pm Huge selection to choose from: Bantams, Poultry, Ducks, Cavies, Pheasants, Finches, and equipment, Peacocks, Carry Boxes, HOLIDAY GRAZING Araucana Green Eggers.

WINTER grazing Overdale ACCOMMODATION kale / grass and silage and AKAROA - CHARMING, good yards. Phone 027 284 spacious holiday home, 3 0377. bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, all electric heating. Sky, all mod WINTER grazing Overdale cons, short walk to village. kale / grass and silage and Phone Brian 307-8000 or good yards. Phone 027 284 The next meeting 308-6180.

0377. of the Ashburton

Trust Board will be held in the Head Office Boardroom, Level 1 Somerset House, Cnr East + Burnett Streets, Ashburton

on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 3.00pm Robert Reid General Manager

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

Guardian Classifieds 307 7900

ENTERTAINMENT

Beckley Coachlines Programme

Beckley Coachlines Programme

◊ JUDITH DURHAM April 23, Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch, @ 4.30pm

◊ CHRISTCHURCH REBUILD TOUR Sunday, May 1.

Visiting the progress made in the city including a new suburb.

Tickets $39 includes lunch. ◊ TEN TENORS June 5 @ The Theatre Royal, Timaru.

For bookings phone 308 7646

◊ COURT THEATRE, Christchurch “Matthew, Mark, Luke, & Joanne” April 25 @ 6.30pm Good Comedy For bookings phone 308 7646

FOR SALE

CONVENTIONAL bales of red clover hay for sale. Phone 027 831 6159 for more info.

FIREWOOD for sale. $170 per cord (3.6 m³). Seasoned pine, delivered. Phone or text Sue 0211 624 102.

FIREWOOD - Green old man pine $140, semi $170, semi GARAGE SALES blue gum $200, green blue GARAGE SALE, Saturday, gum $160 per 3.6m³. Phone April 16, 8.30am - 1pm, East Shane James Firewood 303 Street. Sign at gate. Table 7063. tennis table, crockery, manchester, outdoor GOOD quality, shed stored furniture, hanging baskets, lucerne hay. Conventional toys. Plus lots more. bales. Phone Jacob 0274 225 464.

SURPLUS concrete garden and patio ornaments. SCOOTER’S - new and Saturday 9am - 12noon, 69 secondhand three and four George Street. wheel electric scooters and wheel chairs. Call Fred Reddecliffe at Electric Guardian Classifieds Mobility Ashburton today.

307 7900 Phone 308-3602

BUSINESS NOTICES Physiotherapist Paul Annear Injury Management Available at 256 Moore Street.

Mondays and Thursdays Phone 307 0560 Looking for a builder with a little more experience?  Housing  Commercial  Farm

Contact Des anytime for an obligation free quote.

Guardian

Situations Vacant

307 7900

Ph 03 308 9936 or 0274 323 258

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

CINDY, kiwi, attractive, long hair, size 8, busty. Lots of fun.

Phone calls only, private 027 363 7916.

Church Services

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

10.30am Worship Every Sunday

CHERTSEY house for rent.

Three good size bedrooms, open plan living, log burner, double garage, large covered outdoor living area and good size section. $300 / week.

Please phone Evelyn 027 865 9058.

63 Princes Street All welcome Rev. David Bayne Ph 307 7355

FOR RENT - Four bedroom house, heat pump, double garage. West side location.

Professionals preferred. No pets. Reference required.

Phone 027 332 9272.

Jubilee Christian Fellowship

HOUSE for rent. Tidy three bedroom home, owner going overseas. Available now. Off street parking, wood burner, heat pump. $320 per week.

References required.

Enquiries phone 021 613 676.

HOUSE to rent. Farm house in Wakanui district, available from 2/5/16, 2/3 bedroom, $250/wk. Option to lease small paddock to graze stock.

For enquiries or further information call 0274 488749.

TO RENT - 98 Belt Road, three bedroom home, double car garage, off street parking, looking for careful long term clients. References required.

Phone 03 318 7116 or 027 927 5911.

10am Every Sunday All welcome

Cnr Cass & Havelock Sts Phone 308 5409 www.ashburtonbaptist.co.nz

10am Morning Service

You will hear of wars and rumours of wars.

See that you be not troubled.

206 Cameron Street Pastors Jim & Ida Heath Ph 308 7511

Speaker: Jenny Davison Life 2 da Max (Kids Church)

Creche available Refreshments to follow 6pm House of Prayer ALL VERY WELCOME

Guardian Motoring 307 7900

Have you lost your way in Life?

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

No one reads print anymore right?

Wrong! 9 out of 10 Kiwis in Ashburton read the newspaper every week.* If you’re going to believe everything you read, make sure you’re reading a newspaper.

newsworksnz.co.nz *Source: Nielsen CMI Q4 14 – Q3 15, All people aged 15+ in the Ashburton District TLA

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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 Noon Saturday Kitchen 1pm N Instant Gardener Garden designer Danny Clarke brings unloved gardens back to life in a day, using clever design and imaginative ideas, and recycling existing plants and materials. 0 2pm Kiwi Living 3 0 3pm Border Security 3 0 3:30 Along For The Ride PGR 0 4pm River Monsters With Jeremy Wade 0 5pm Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Country Calendar 0 7:30 F Posh Pawn 0 8pm L Lotto The Lotto draw.

8:05 Posh Pawn 0 8:35 Coronation Street PGR 0 9:35 Flash Families PGR 0 10:35 The Astronaut Wives’ Club PGR 0

6am Tiki Tour 3 0 6:25 Wiki The Kiwi 3 0 6:35 Miles From Tomorrowland 3 0 7am The Amazing World Of Gumball 3 0 7:25 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 9:35 Mighty Med 10am Fresh 10:35 Step

By Step 0 11:05 Full House PGR 0 11:35 According To Jim 0 12:05 The Fosters 1:05 Pretty Little Liars 0 2pm The Flash PGR 0 3:05 Supergirl 0 4pm 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 13 Going On 30 PGR 2004 Comedy. 0 9pm M Austenland PGR 2013 Romantic Comedy. Obsessed with the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice, a woman travels to a Jane Austen theme park in search of her perfect gentleman. 0 10:55 M Silver Linings Playbook AO 2012 Comedy Romance. 0

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 Noon The Real Housewives Of New Jersey PGR 3 1pm Come Dine With Me New Zealand PGR 3 0 1:30 Lip Sync Battle PGR 3 0 1:55 The Bachelor New Zealand PGR 3 0 2:55 The Bachelor New Zealand PGR 3 0 4pm Shark Tank 0 5pm Gone Fishin’ 5:30 The Goldbergs 3 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm M Ice Age 2 – The Meltdown PGR 2008 Animated Adventure. Manny, Sid, and Diego discover the ice age is coming to an end, and travel to higher ground; on the trip, they discover Manny is not the last of the woolly mammoths. 0 8:55 M The Chronicles Of Riddick AO 3 2004 Action Sci-fi. 0

11:35 L Football – English Premier League Norwich v Sunderland from Carrow Road in Norwich.

1:45 Emmerdale PGR 3 0 3:55 Infomercials 5:30 The Key Of David

1:20 M Playing For Keeps PGR 2012 Comedy Romance.

Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Uma Thurman. 0 3:15 M Friends With Kids AO 2011 Comedy Drama. Jennifer Westfeldt, Adam Scott, Maya Rudolph.

5:05 Fresh 3 5:30 It Is Written 3

11:25 Blue Bloods AO Danny searches for a troubled army veteran he suspects has PTSD. 0 12:20 Stacey Dooley Investigates… Booze, Bar Crawls And Bulgaria AO 3 1:35 Infomercials 5am Hillsong 5:30 Charles Stanley

CHOICE TV 6am Better Homes And Gardens 7:30 Auction 8am Love Nature – Natural World: Monkey Thieves 8:30 Wildlife SOS 9am Shark Man 9:30 Luke Nguyen’s France 10am Paul And Nick’s Big American Food Trip 10:30 Location, Location, Location 11:30 Auction Kings Noon George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 1pm Gardeners’ World 1:30 Better Homes And Gardens 3pm The Liquidator 3:30 Buying The Bayou 4pm Kirstie’s Handmade Showdown 5pm Hugh’s Three Good Things 5:30 Poh And Co 6pm Getaway 6:30 Polar Bear Town 7:30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives 8pm Richard E Grant’s Hotel Secrets PGR 9pm American Restoration 9:40 Backroad Bounty 10:40 Xtreme Endurance – Race To The Pole 11:30 Buying The Bayou

SUNDAY

Midnight Hugh’s Three Good Things 12:30 Poh And Co 1am Kirstie’s Handmade Showdown 2am Polar Bear Town 3am Antiques Roadshow Detectives 3:30 American Restoration 4am Backroad Bounty 5am Buying The Bayou 5:30 The Liquidator

FOUR 6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am Sticky TV 8:25 Oh No! It’s An Alien Invasion 3 8:50 Beyblade – Shogun Steel 3 9:15 Power Rangers – Megaforce 3 9:40 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 Josh’s no-nonsense grandma watches the boys when their parents go away for the weekend.

5:30 Mr Young 3 6pm Victorious 3 6:30 Life’s Funniest Moments 3 7pm N Million Dollar Listing PGR Demand is high, and the market is hot in Los Angeles as Josh Altman scores a coveted listing; Josh Flagg lists an expensive home.

8pm The Biggest Loser Australia 3 10pm Hounds AO 3 10:30 Just Shoot Me! PGR 3 0 10:55 Baggage AO 3

11:20 Infomercials 5am Infomercials

PRIME

SKY SPORT 1

6am Home Shopping 11:30 Rugby League – NRL Fulltime Noon The Crowd Goes Wild 3 2:30 Netball – ANZ Championship 3:30 The Big Spring Clean 3 Andrew Graham-Dixon discovers how cold it can be when he visits the North Gallery, and looks at the complexities of conserving one of Petworth’s Gainsboroughs.

4pm Scandimania 3 Hugh lands in Denmark, where he cooks with chef Ren Redzepi from restaurant, Noma, before exploring bicycle culture, boarding schools, and eco-islands. 0 5pm Addicted To Fishing 3 5:30 Prime News 6pm Super Cute Animals 3

7am Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Crusaders v Jaguares.

From AMI Stadium, Christchurch.

7:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Rebels v Hurricanes.

8am World Rugby 8:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 9am Rugby – Super Rugby (Replay) Cheetahs v Sunwolves.

11am Boxing – King In The Ring (Replay) 3pm Kickboxing – Countdown To Glory 29 3:30 L Football – OFC Champions League Team Wellington v Hekari United.

5:30 Football – A-League (Highlights) Elimination Final One. 6pm Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Crusaders v Jaguares.

6:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Rebels v Hurricanes.

7pm Storage Wars 7pm L Rugby – Super Rugby 7:30 Father Brown PGR When two Blues v Sharks. From Eden nuns die at St Agnes convent, Park, Auckland.

Father Brown investigates 9:40 L Rugby – Super Rugby with the help of Sister Waratahs v Brumbies. From Boniface, an eager young fan Allianz Stadium, Sydney. of detective novels.

8:35 Weekend Murders – Grantchester PGR 0 9:35 Rugby – Super Rugby

11:40 60 Minutes PGR 3 An in-depth look at Australia’s housing market; Donald Trump on the campaign trail; JJ Abrams, the man behind the latest Star Wars instalment.

12:40 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 4pm Whawhai 4:30 Get Your

THE BOX 6am Whose Line Is It Anyway? US PG 6:25 Pawn Stars PG 6:55 CSI MV 7:45 Survivor – Redemption Island Marathon PG 11:50 The Simpsons Super Saturday PG A marathon of Simpson’s episodes.

2:20 Parking Wars PGL 3:10 Law And Order – UK MV 4pm F By Any Means ML 4:55 The Simpsons Super Saturday PG A marathon of Simpson’s episodes. 7:30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? US PG 8pm Pawn Stars 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 MC

SUNDAY

1:45 Combat Dealers PG 2:40 Whose Line Is It Anyway? US PG 3:05 Pawn Stars PG 3:30 Lizard Lick Towing PG 3:55 Call Of The Wildman PG 4:20 N By Any Means ML Jack and the gang must prevent a dangerous new drug targeted at teenagers from flooding the country. 5:10 Survivor – Redemption Island PG

Midnight Fox Sports News 12:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) 1am Motorsport – Formula One (Replay) 2:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) 3am L Rugby – Super Rugby Bulls v Reds. 5:10 L Rugby – Super Rugby Lions v Stormers.

SKY SPORT 2 Fish On PGR 3 5pm Moko Aotearoa 3 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Waka Huia 3 6:30 M Mousehunt PGR 1997 Comedy. Nathan Lane, Lee Evans, Maury Chaykin.

8:15 M Far From Heaven AO 2002 Drama. Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid.

10:10 Te Kaea 3 2 10:40 Whare Taonga 11:10 Closedown

DISCOVERY 6am Destroyed In Seconds PG 6:30 Mythbusters PG Dirty v Clean Car. 7:30 Mythbusters PG 8:30 ET Fishing Escapes PG 9:25 Killing Fields M 10:20 Dual Survival M 11:15 Treehouse Masters PG 12:10 Gold Rush PG 1:05 Naked And Afraid M 2pm Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman PG 2:55 Close Encounters PG 3:50 Railroad Australia PG 4:45 Alaskan Bush People Specials M 5:40 You Have Been Warned M 6:35 Gold Rush PG 7:30 Treehouse Masters PG 8:30 Epic Bar Builds PG 9:30 Railroad Australia PG 10:30 Auction Hunters PG 11pm Smart China PG

SUNDAY

Midnight Naked And Afraid M 12:55 Over My Dead Body M 1:25 Over My Dead Body M 1:50 Flying Wild Alaska PG 2:45 Auction Hunters PG 3:15 Dirty Jobs PG 4:10 Flying Wild Alaska PG 5:05 Mythbusters PG

Flash Families

9:35pm on TV One

MOVIES PREMIERE 6:45 Jupiter Ascending MV 2014 Action. Mila Kunis, Channing Tatum.

8:50 Barely Lethal MVL 2015 Action.

Hailee Steinfeld, Samuel L Jackson.

10:30 Would Be Kings 16VLS (Mini-series) Part 2. Currie Graham, Ben Bass. Noon Mortdecai MVLS 2014 Crime Comedy.

Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor. 1:50 The Giver MV 2014 Drama. Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep. 3:25 Hours ML 2013 Thriller. Paul Walker. 5pm Into The Grizzly Maze 16VL 2015 Horror.

James Marsden, Billy Bob Thornton.

6:30 Spy 16VLS 2015 Comedy.

Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne.

8:30 Kill Me Three Times 16VLS 2014 Thriller. Simon Pegg, Teresa Palmer. 10:05 Lucy 16V 2014 Action. Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman. 11:35 The Riot Club 16VLSC 2014 Drama. Max Irons.

SUNDAY

1:20 Hours ML 2013 Thriller.

Paul Walker. 2:55 Spy 16VLS 2015 Comedy. 4:55 Lucy 16V 2014 Action.

Austenland 9pm on TV2

MOVIES GREATS 7:10 Reign Of Fire MV 2002 Action Fantasy. Christian Bale, Matthew McConaughey, Gerald Butler. 8:50 Freddy v Jason 16VLS 2003 Horror. Robert Eglund, Ken Kirzinger. 10:25 Blow 16VLC 2001 Crime. Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz. 12:25 The X-Files MV 1998 Sci-fi. 2:25 Contact M 1997 Sci-fi. Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, Angela Bassett. 4:55 The Dukes Of Hazzard MS 2005 Comedy.

Johnny Knoxville, Jessica Simpson, Seann William Scott. 6:40 Whip It MLS 2009 Drama. Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore Kristen Wiig.

8:30 Mission – Impossible III AO 2006 Action Adventure Thriller.

10:40 Mystery Men PGV 1999 Comedy.

SUNDAY

12:40 The Watcher 16VL 2000 Thriller. 2:15 Contact PGR 1997 Sci-fi. 4:40 Biography – Kate Winslet PG 2012 Documentary.

5:25 The Dukes Of Hazzard MS 2005 Comedy.

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

16Apr16

6am The Crowd Goes Wild An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

6:30 L Rugby League – Super League Teams TBC. 9:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Cowboys v Rabbitohs.

10am The F1 Show In-depth interviews with drivers and a wrap of the week’s action.

10:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 11am #SkySpeed A review of the week’s motorsport highlights and the progress of Kiwis on the world stage.

11:30 SKY Sport News NZ Noon Cricket – IPL (Highlights) Delhi Daredevils v Kings Xl Punjab.

12:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Crusaders v Jaguares.

From AMI Stadium, Christchurch.

1pm Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Rebels v Hurricanes.

From AAMI Park, Melbourne.

1:30 Golf – European Tour (Highlights) Open de Espana – Round Two. 2pm Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Cowboys v Rabbitohs.

2:30 L Rugby League – Holden Cup Titans U20 v Dragons U20.

4:30 L Rugby League – NRL Titans v Dragons.

7pm L Rugby League – NRL Bulldogs v Warriors.

9:20 The After Match Awen Guttenbeil and guests discuss the big issues in rugby league.

10pm Random Rugby TV 10:20 L Cricket – IPL Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders.

2:20 L Cricket – IPL Mumbai Indians v Gujarat Lions.

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TV THREE 6am Life TV 6:30 Brian Houston 7am Charles Stanley 8am Universal Church Of The Kingdom Of God 8:30 Turning Point 9am Re-Think 9:25 The Hui 0 9:55 The Nation 0 10:50 F Missing Pieces 3 0 11:15 Arranged Noon Entertainment Tonight Weekend 1pm Motorsport – Rally Otago Classic 1:30 Motorsport – D1NZ Race Three, Part Two. 2pm Motorsport – Monster Jam Five 3pm Motorsport – New Zealand Rally Championship Round One, Otago.

4pm Motorsport – MotoGP America, Round Three. 5pm Ice Road Truckers 3 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm Si And Gary’s Now That’s Funny! PGR 0 7:30 F The Hunt PGR A look at the frontline of the conflict with the world’s top predators, and the scientists fighting to save them. 0 8:30 F The Night Manager AO 0 9:35 Live At The Apollo AO 0 10:35 M Stealing Chanel AO 2015 Romantic Comedy.

FOUR 6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am Strawberry Shortcake 3 7:25 Wonder Pets 3 7:50 Ready, Steady, Wiggles 3 8am Tree Fu Tom 3 8:45 Julius Jr 3 9:10 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 Dr Dolittle – Million Dollar Mutts PGR 3 2009 Comedy.

Kyla Pratt, Judge Reinhold, Tegan Moss.

8:20 M Big Miracle PGR 3 2012 Biography Drama. True story of a small-town news reporter and a Greenpeace volunteer who enlist the help of rival superpowers to save three grey whales trapped under the ice of the Arctic Circle. John Krasinski, Drew Barrymore.

10:30 Entertainment Tonight Weekend

6am Rural Delivery 3 0 6:25 The Fishing Show 0 7:10 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 11:35 Fair Go 3 0 Noon Honey Badgers – Masters Of Mayhem 0 1pm SPCA Rescue 0 1:30 Coasters 3 0 2pm George Clarke – Restoration Man 3 0 3pm Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy 30 3:55 Piha Rescue 3 0 4:25 Fishy Business 0 4:55 The Supervet PGR 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Sunday 0 7:30 Our First Home It is live auction night for the Wotton family and their three-bedroom home in Henderson. 0 8:30 Blindspot AO The team must find a mole in the FBI while being scrutinised by an inspector. 0 9:25 The Family PGR 0 10:25 F The Widower AO 0

6am Tiki Tour 3 0 6:25 Sofia The First 3 0 6:50 The Octonauts 3 0 7:10 The Tom And Jerry Show 3 0 7:35 Get Ace 3 0 8am What Now Movie actor Julian Dennison is in the studio; there are Egg Helmets to give away; making Chinese yo-yos and Cereal Balls; Chris plays a game of Quidditch.

10am Jessie Luke decides it is time to cut the strings with his stuffed koala Kenny, so he gives him to Jessie, who accidentally damages him. 0 10:20 The Voice 0 Noon Shortland Street Omnibus PGR 0 2:35 The Family Tools PGR 3pm Trophy Wife PGR 0 3:30 Home And Away Omnibus 0 6pm The Cul De Sac 0 6:30 The Middle 0 7pm The Simpsons 0 7:30 You’re Back In The Room UK Comedy game show in which a team of five strangers take on simple challenges to win money, but must do it while hypnotised. 0 8:30 M Men In Black II PGC 2002 Sci-fi Comedy. Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith. 0 10:10 2 Broke Girls AO 0 10:35 Filthy Rich AO 3 0

11:25 Q+A 3 Local political-affairs programme. 0 12:35 Attitude 3 0 1:05 Emmerdale PGR 3 0 3:05 Marae PGR Maori current affairs show. 2 3:35 Infomercials

12:40 Infomercials 11:25 Infomercials 12:30 Arrow 3 0 1:30 Embarrassing Bodies Down 5:30 Brian Houston @ Hillsong TV 5am Infomercials Under AO 3 0 2:30 NY ER AO 3 2:55 Infomercials 3:30 Jeremy Kyle PGR 3 4:15 It Is Written 3 4:45 Switched At Birth 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

CHOICE TV 6am Love Nature – Natural World: Monkey Thieves 6:30 Through The Bible With Les Feldick 7am Richard E Grant’s Hotel Secrets PGR 8am Buying The Bayou 8:30 Getaway 9am The Liquidator 9:30 Hugh’s Three Good Things 10am Poh And Co 10:30 Kirstie’s Handmade Showdown 11:30 Polar Bear Town 12:30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives 1pm American Restoration 1:30 Backroad Bounty 2:30 Sophie In The Orient 3pm The Kindness Diaries 3:30 From Ireland To Sydney By Any Means 4:30 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand 5pm Beyond River Cottage 5:30 Far Flung With Gary Mehigan 6:30 The Living Room 7:30 American Pickers 8:30 M The Railway Man AO 2013 Biography Drama. Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman, Stellan Skarsgård.

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2pm Golf – European Tour (Highlights) Open de Espana – Round Three.

2:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Blues v Sharks.

3pm Sky Sports News 3:30 L Football – OFC Champions League Auckland City v Amicale. 5:30 Cricket – IPL (Highlights) Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders.

6pm Cricket – IPL (Highlights) Mumbai Indians v Gujarat Lions.

6:30 Football – A-League (Highlights) Elimination Final One. 7pm Storage Wars PGR 7pm L Football – A-League 7:30 Antiques Roadshow 0 Elimination Final Two. 8:30 Decades In Colour PGR 9pm L Motorcycling The 1970s are brought – Superbike World alive through the collective Championship memory of ordinary Kiwis and Dutch Round – Race Two. their accounts of a country beginning to recognise its own identity. 0 9:30 Elementary PGR 0 10:30 Limitless PGR 3 0

11:25 Top Gear USA PGR 3 America is known for making big cars, and the 1960s and 1970s saw some of the biggest. The Top Gear guys pick their favourites, and take on challenges to see which is best.

12:25 Home Shopping

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Noon Mythbusters PGR 3 The MythBusters are inspired by the backwoods brew-masters of the Moonshiners TV series to investigate some myths about moonshine.

1pm Shearing Gang PGR 3 Just when the rain-interrupted Otamatapaio shear has got back under way, the lead shearer leaves, and the wool press breaks down.

1:30 MasterChef Junior USA 3 2:30 Grassroots Rugby 3:30 Danger Beach PGR 3 4pm Deal Or No Deal 4:30 Rugby Nation 5:30 Prime News 6pm Life 3

2am Netball – ANZ Championship (Highlights) Magic v Steel. From Energy Events Centre, Rotorua. 2:30 Sunday Footy Show A review and preview of all the weekend NRL league games.

4:30 L Motorsport – Nascar Sprint Cup Series Food City 500.

SKY SPORT 2 7:30 Rugby League – NRL Warriors v Bulldogs.

8:30 M Pride And Prejudice PGR 2005 Drama. Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Donald Sutherland.

10:45 Te Kaea 3 2 11:15 F Karanga – The First Our First Home Voice 11:30 Marae Kai Masters 3 7:30pm on TV One 11:45 Closedown

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9:45 Spy 16VLS 2015 Comedy.

Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne.

11:45 Lucy 16V 2014 Action.

1:15 Kill Me Three Times 16VLS 2014 Thriller. Simon Pegg, Teresa Palmer. 2:45 Bad Blood 16VLSC 2013 Drama. Abigail Breslin, Sean Bean. 4:15 Transformers – Age Of Extinction MVL 2014 Action. Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz.

6:55 Paul Blart – Mall Cop 2 PGV 2015 Comedy. Kevin James, Raini Rodriguez. 8:30 Insurgent MV 2016 Action. Shailene Woodley, Theo James. 10:35 Innocence AO 2000 Adventure Fantasy Horror.

Sophie Lane Curtis, Kelly Reilly, Graham Phillips.

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4:30 Bad Blood 16VLSC 2013 Drama.

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9:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Round Seven Saturday.

10am Sky Sport News NZ The latest sports news from New Zealand and around the world.

10:30 Sky Sports UK News 11am Golf – European Tour (Highlights) Open de Espana – The Hunt Round Three.

7:30pm on TV3 11:30 Motorsport – V8 Supercars Championship (Highlights) Phillip MOVIES GREATS Island – Race Six. 7:10 Whip It MLS 2009 Drama.

Noon Rugby – College First XV Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore.

Mt Albert Grammar v Kaitaia College.

9am Mission – Impossible 1:30 L Rugby League – NSW III MV 2006 Action Adventure Cup Mounties v Manly.

Thriller. Tom Cruise, 3:30 L Rugby League – NRL Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Laurence Fishburne. 11:05 Mystery Raiders v Sharks. From GIO Stadium.

6pm L Rugby League – NRL Men PGV 1999 Comedy. Ben Stiller, Tigers v Storm. From Leichhardt Oval.

Hank Azaria, Janeane Garofalo.

8:30 Rugby Nation Highlights and 1:05 The Watcher 16VL 2000 Thriller. Marisa Tomei, Keanu Reeves, analysis of the latest rugby action.

James Spader. 2:40 The 9:25 L Rowing – World Cup Frighteners MV 1996 Comedy From Lake Varese, Italy.

Thriller. 4:30 We Own The Night MONDAY 16VL 2007 Crime. 6:25 Notting 1:30 Football – A-League Hill ML 1999 Comedy. 8:30 The (Highlights) Elimination Final Two. Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford MVS 2007 2am Netball – ANZ Drama. 11:10 The Island MVL 2005 Championship (Replay) Swifts v Thunderbirds. From Sydney Sci-fi Thriller.

Olympic Park.

MONDAY 3:30 Netball – ANZ 1:30 Bringing Out The Dead Championship (Replay) Fever v 16VLC 1999 Drama. 3:30 We Tactix. From HBF Stadium, Perth.

Own The Night 16VL 2007 Crime.

5am Netball – National League 5:25 Making Of We Own (Replay) Waikato BOP v Mainland The Night PG 2007 Featurette.

5:45 Notting Hill ML 1999 Comedy. Tactix.

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YOUR STARS ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You’re not getting enough encouragement from your partner, which isn’t your fault, but it’s your problem to solve. Try priming the pump by giving more of what you’d like to receive.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You might feel a bit desperate for a noble distraction, but the less-thannoble one you come across will have great potential so don’t discount it. There really is something profound and important inside this silliness.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You’ve already been to the expert, who dispensed the bromides to make you feel better, it didn’t work. Now you want the genuine article: sincerity, experience – or nothing!

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You’re obligated to people you care about, there’s no getting around that. It is futile to resist or run. Why prolong? Be graceful now. Dive in and handle the obligation.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): It’s like you’re seeking a network connection and you don’t have the wi-fi passcode. Ask for it. Don’t waste time trying to figure it out because it’s nothing you would have guessed.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): People who try too hard to be seen in a certain light will sooner or later be caught in the sunshine. The discrepancies you find between people’s public and private personas inspire you to strive for accuracy in your portrayal.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): It’s a day to lay back and let it happen. You’ll accomplish so much by way of keen instinct. It should be rather relaxing to know that you’re not always entirely reliant on a thought process that requires your hyper-awareness.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Your restless spirit needs a playful, positive outlet. Consider a shopping spree, having a long dinner with friends or getting out for an evening focused on meeting new people.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): It won’t always go the way you want, but you have a much greater chance of things turning out to your liking when you articulate and negotiate your own terms – because sometimes you really do get to make the rules!

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Withholding what the other person wants isn’t going to work. Even if it seems like a short-term solution, it will backfire.

What’s necessary is clarity and communication.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): If today were a song it would be that type of canon referred to as a “round.” The pattern will repeat. What matters more is the tone you use when you join.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You’re due for new “favourites”. People, songs, foods: There are so many things you haven’t tried yet, this is a day to see what fresh experience might strike your fancy.

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SUNDAY 17TH APRIL 147 Kermode Street, Ashburton 19 Russell Avenue, Ashburton 3 Thomson Street, Tinwald 30 Dunford Street, Rakaia 34 Tucker Street, Ashburton 87 Belt Road, Ashburton 110 Rolleston Street, Rakaia 5 Carters Road, Ashburton

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Ray White knows how to get you the best price for your property!

147 Kermode Street, Ashburton * 3 Bedrooms (with build in storage) * 1 bathroom * Separate laundry * Family lounge area * Open plan kitchen,dining, living For Sale $398,000 Open Home Sunday 10:30 - 11:00am rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21134

Cawton Grove, Tinwald

Cawton Grove is a prestigious new residential subdivision located on Tarbottons Road West side Tinwald just a short drive into the town centre.

Living in Cawton Grove will provide you and your family with a sense of freedom away from the rush of town living.

For Sale from $157,000 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21092

6 Millibrook Place, Ashburton * Entry foyer, Study * 4 Bedroom * 2 bathrooms, 2 WC * Walk in wardrobe, sep laundry * Double garage with internal access For Sale offers over $499,000 Open Home Saturday 2:30 - 3:00pm

17 Buchanan Place, Ashburton Price REDUCTION

* 3 double bedrooms * Master bedroom with en-suite * Modern open plan kitchen/dining * Separate laundry * Sought after location * Fully alarmed including garage

Open Home Saturday 11:15 - 11:45am Opportunity knocks right now for this classy family home to be rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21086 sold with so many of the most wanted features at a fantastic price point. In a highly sought after West Side location, this Fully Alarmed, Timeless three double bedroom, double storey home is set on a secure easy care section.

10 Houston Place, Ashburton

* 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 For Sale Offers over $385,000 Open Home Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am

Armand Vandereik 021 597 527 Mid Canterbury Real Estate Limited LICENSED (REAA 2008)

87 Belt Road, Ashburton

* 4 bedrooms(all with good storage) * Master with walk in robe & ensuite * Open plan modern galley kitchen & living * Separate lounge with gas fire * Seamless indoor/outdoor flow to the terrace For Sale $440,000 Open Home Sunday 1:00 - 1:30pm

rwashburton.co.nz/ AHB21142

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21163

10 Murney Lane, Lake Hood

105 Walnut Avenue, Ashburton

10 Mason Place, Ashburton

For Sale POA

* 5+ Bedrooms, 2 Stairs (one has chairlift) * 2 Living Rooms, Office * Kitchen & scullery * Central Heating, Heatpumps, Undertile heating & Fires * Many Bathrooms, 4WC For Sale POA

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21174

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20952

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21088

Featuring 1.76 ha of prime land with a great building platform all ready for you to build your dream home. Fully serviced. Quality homes nearby. Close to all the amenities Lake Hood has to offer

rwashburton.co.nzAHB21140

* 3 bedrooms, bath and shower, 2WC * Heat pump - double glazed throughout. * Updated kitchen= Open Plan kitchen, dining and living * Double garaging with internal access RV 440,000 For Sale Offers over $425,000