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‘Risky apparatus’ not welcome By Caitlin Porter

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Mermaid tails are not welcome at the EA Networks Centre due to safety concerns. A popular type of aquatic toy that mimics the look of a mermaid, users can slip into the fin as if putting on a skirt and their legs are bound together within the tail fin. Available in a range of different colours and designs, the tails give the illusion of a mermaid swimming in water. EA Networks Centre manager Steve Prescott said he would be reluctant to let anyone at the pool use the toy. While not as dangerous for older, stronger swimmers, they were most certainly a safety hazard for children, he said. Restricting a child’s legs when swimming was very dangerous. “When they go under they normally use their legs [to kick] and if you restrict their legs they won’t be able to get themselves up again and they could potentially drown.” Mr Prescott said swimmers would have to be very confident in the water to use such a “risky apparatus”. “If I didn’t say ‘stop that’ I’d not be doing my job properly, it’s pretty risky.” EA Networks Centre head swim coach Shane Jones agreed the toys were dangerous. “I wouldn’t recommend them to any children really, unless they were a super confident swimmer in an adequate environment.” Mr Jones said while he had yet to see anyone use them at the EA Networks Centre, he has seen them in action on other occasions. “It’s pretty dangerous when you are taking the legs away from a child really. “From what I understand of the mermaid tails, the kids are going in and swimming around and they’re [the tails] flipping

Drivers were urged to take caution on the Rakaia Bridge yesterday m

Wind causes problems

Above – Kids are much better off to use standard aquatic devices, such as floaties, in the pool. Like Ethan Mitchell at a Learn to Swim class earlier this week.

High winds caused problems for motorists crossing the Rakaia Bridge yesterday morning. Senior Sergeant Scott Banfield, of Ashburton, said winds buffeted traffic and visibility was low due to dust being blown up from the dry riverbed.

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Right – There won’t be any mermaids floating around the EA Networks Centre pool anytime soon.

them over and the kids can’t regain their front and end up panicking a little bit.” Because of this there was a serious danger of drowning. “Without supervision they would be extremely dangerous,” he said. Mermaid flippers on their

Ashburton Trust’s a own, without the body wrap attachment, were also on offer and Mr Jones said these too could prove dangerous. “If you bought them for your children you’d want to supervise them extremely well, you wouldn’t let them go and just play by themselves.”

The Ashburton Trust might be selling off its businesses, but it will still be left with a hefty bricks and mortar portfolio, with a capital value of $14.9 million. Over the next two or three months the trust plans to sell the Tinwald Tavern and Motels, Speight’s Alehouse, The Somerset Grocer and the Hotel Ashburton. It will retain the Devon Tavern

business, as well as Somerset House, which is owned by a trust. The businesses are being sold by private tender and while the trust has had each valued, it is not disclosing possible sale prices. Capital rating values for the properties the trust will be administering in its new role as a non-trading landlord are: Devon Tavern, $440,000; Tinwald

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■ MID CANTERBURY CATTLE THEFTS

Black market for ear tags By MiCHelle nelson

It was more difficult to pinpoint dates of the other thefts, Methven senior police constable Mike Seque said. In an effort to eradicate bovine tuberculosis cattle cannot be legally moved from one farm to another, or killed in meatworks, without NAIT (National Animal Identification and Tracing) ear tags. However, the system is not infallible when it comes to tracking animals, as they are easily replaced. Ashburton senior sergeant Scott Banfield said this has created a black market for NAIT tags. “My understanding is they are quite easy to put on and remove,” he said.

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Fears of a strong black market for cattle ear tags has prompted a warning from police. It comes after a recent spate of stock thefts in Mid Canterbury. In early December 36 in-milk kiwi cross cows were trucked off Jill and David Quigley’s farm near Mayfield. Soon after, 52 friesian bull calves were reported missing from an Alford Forest property, closely followed by 17 dairy cows from a Hinds farm. Milking records established the Quigleys’ cattle were trucked off the property overnight on two separate occasions between December 7-9.

“These tags have become quite valuable.” He urged farmers to review access to NAIT tags, in particular keeping large numbers of NAIT tags on hand for easy access, and consider locking them up in an effort to stymy stock rustling. Meanwhile, police continue to work closely with people in the industry to track the missing livestock. Mr Banfield said it was crucial people in rural areas remained alert to suspicious behaviour, noted down details of vehicles, and called the police. “If there is no answer or reply police are busy but we will get back to them as soon as we can,” he said. “We will act on it.”

Police phone service streamlined By ruBy Harfield

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for Rakaia Bridge traffic Police sent out a warning in the morning and were present in the area to advise motorists to slow down. However, most people were already driving carefully because of the conditions without needing to be told, he said.

assets worth $14.9m complex (including the tavern and motels), $3.165 million, Hotel Ashburton, $4.5 million; Speight’s Alehouse, $760,000. Somerset House has a rating value of $6.150 million. Its market value is estimated at $9.25 million. This is owned by the Braided Rivers Trust. It houses The Somerset Grocer which will be sold, with office space leased to several businesses.

The trust undertook the Somerset House development to ensure a pool of money for disbursement to the community in the future. It estimates that when the property is debt free it will generate more than $1 million annually which will be given away in community grants and donations. More on the trust’s proposed business sales, P4

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Ashburton residents may have noticed they could not call straight through to the Ashburton police station for the past few months. This is because anyone phoning the station could have their call picked up by another station around the country. Senior Sergeant Scott Banfield, of Ashburton, said this was implemented nationally in November as a way to make police more accessible to those in the community. “Police now have a virtual telephone system.” The reason for this new strategy was that calls have increased over the country and staff in certain small stations struggle to answer every phone call. “This system has helped.” On days the Ashburton station only has a small number of staff on they might not always be around to answer the phone, so this way people always get to talk to someone straight away, he said. Most of the time when a person called it was to get advice from police so they would not neces-

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■ ASHBURTON TRUST SELL-OFF

In brief

New focus, better returns By Sue NewmaN

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The Ashburton Trust might be planning to sell off five of its hospitality businesses, but the trust itself will still be in the business of giving money back to the community, its board chairman Alister Lilley says. On Tuesday it announced it would sell its businesses, but retain ownership of all of the real estate. The change in focus, however, would not change the legislative need for a publicly elected trust board of six members and it would not change the return of money to the community from gaming machines, Mr Lilley said. It would be stipulated in any sale that machines must be retained and that the trust’s charitable foundation would continue to distribute funds to

community organisations, he said. “It’s critical we protect that.” If deals are clinched to sell the Tinwald Tavern and Tinwald Motels, Speight’s Alehouse, The Somerset Grocer and the Hotel Ashburton, the trust would be able to look at new options for investing in the community and at better returns to the community, he said. “Our focus will then be on investment opportunities. It could be we’d look at something like investing in a hydroslide for the EA Networks Centre, if the board decided that’s what was needed. “We’d be in the position to do that after the sale, or we could partner with someone, perhaps outside the district who wanted to invest in something for the community.” In struggling to turn a profit,

the Ashburton Licensing Trust is in good company; a 2014 report by the Auditor General shows that more than three-quarters of New Zealand’s 19 trusts are in the same situation. Some, including Ashburton, have incurred losses for several years and many have been struggling since the 1990s. Mr Lilley said that report raised a number of red flags for all trusts and the Ashburton board had taken those into consideration when it was looking at its future direction. “We’ve been very conscious of this report and we’re not the first trust to go down this line. We’re managing the process now instead of someone managing it for us down the track. We wanted to be on the front foot.” Individually each of the trust’s businesses were good business-

es, but the high overheads a trust carried because of legislative requirements meant any profits made were quickly eroded as part of its bigger financial picture, Mr Lilley said. “If you take away the structure of a licensing trust the models in their own right with new owners will be successful because they won’t carry the same compliance costs. The businesses are all individually making money.” While the model of landlord and business operator might have served the trust well in the past, the market had changed, consumer expectations had changed and the trust had to change if it was to survive, he said. The businesses will be listed for sale from next month, but the trust was certainly not in a ‘fire sale’ position, he said.

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A pedal-powered pub has been spotted rolling through downtown Auckland. Video of the beer bike, which emerged on Facebook this week, shows a group of young people powering the vehicle from Customs Street West on to lower Albert Street. The party bike consists of a long bar with a wooden keg at the front. Patrons sit on either side of the bar on stools fitted with pedals, while the presumably sober driver sits at a wheel at the head of the bar. Pedal pubs emerged in Europe in the late 1990s and have become popular in the United States. - NZME

Sol3 Mio star weds Sol3 Mio star Pene Pati has tied the knot with his sweetheart at the venue where he publicly proposed to her a year earlier. The charttopping tenor wed Amina Edris at Villa Maria Estate in Mangere yesterday. Just over a year ago, Pati got down on his knee at the same venue to pop the question in front of 7000 fans gathered for the Christmas in the Vines concert. Pati met Edris, a soprano, on a week-long singing course in Christchurch in 2011. “It was funny – her room-mate was dating my room-mate and we were the two spare wheels that would find each other outside reading a book,” Pati said. - NZME

Ten hurt in crash Ten people have been injured after a collision involving two cars and a truck near Taupo. Emergency services were called to State Highway 1, just south of Taupo, at 2pm. Fire Service spokesman Steve Smith said that 10 people were injured. Eight have status four or minor injuries and the other two have been taken to hospital in a more serious condition. The southbound lane of SH1 was blocked for some time after the crash. - NZME

By KirSty wyNN New Zealand’s youngest offender on police files is a 3-year-old accused of the theft of a teddy bear. Details released under the Official Information Act show under-5s questioned by police had committed offences of theft and property damage. Offences include a 3-year-old from Counties Manukau who allegedly stole a teddy bear from a supermarket. The child was with family in the store when the toy was found in the child’s stroller. The parents denied any wrongdoing and said the child must have taken the toy. Other crimes committed by children include a 4-year-old smashing a fire alarm at a shopping centre and another being part of a group that smashed cladding on a garage. The figures also detail an 11-year-old in Auckland who allegedly committed an aggravated robbery, a 10-year-old for indecently assaulting a young female and another for exhibiting an objectionable publication. Under the Crimes Act no person can be convicted of an act committed under the age of 10. Those aged 12 and 13 can be charged if their offending has become very serious or persistent. Ten and 11-year-olds can only be charged with murder or manslaughter. The country’s oldest offenders were mainly apprehended for driving offences. A 92-year-old from Waikato was charged with disturbing use of a telephone and a 91-year-old in the central region for common assault. - NZME

Pedal pub

Man hit by train dies A man has died after being hit by a train in Mt Wellington. The incident happened near Abattoir Lane just after 2pm. Police said the victim was a 35-year-old man. The incident was attended by all emergency services and the matter has been referred to the coroner. - NZME

■ BASE HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

Boy nearly drowns

Getting into the swing of things

A 7-year-old boy was flown to Auckland Starship Hospital in critical condition after nearly drowning at Palm Springs Thermal Pool in Parakai, north of Auckland yesterday. Police, ambulance and the fire service raced to the scene of the incident, which happened at 10.50am, and administered first aid until the boy was transferred to hospital at 12.30pm. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called at 11am and arrived to find the boy in cardiac arrest. After working on him for an hour, paramedics managed to get the boy’s heart started again. A Westpac Rescue Helicopter paramedic who attended the incident said the boy was with his family. “We worked on him for an hour and we started his heart again but he’s still very, very sick.” - NZME

Ashburton teenager Matthew McEvedy, 13, made the most of the windy weather to learn how to play Sjoelen or the Dutch Shuffleboard during the Base Holiday Programme yesterday. The group also made sushi, which has been a very popular activity. PHOTO JOSEPH JOHNSON 150116-JJ-020

UB40 forced to cancel Queenstown gig British reggae band UB40 have been forced to cancel their concert near Queenstown this evening. Promoter Jackie Sanders said persistent rain yesterday meant it was unsafe to hold the Red Red Wine Vineyard Concert at Waitiri Creek Winery in Gibbston as planned. Support acts were Jason Ker-

rison and Herbs. A last-ditch attempt to hold the concert indoors at the Queenstown Events Centre failed because of capacity restrictions at the Frankton venue. Doors would also not have been able to open until about 9.30pm to enable the production crew to set up the venue.

The band is due to play in Canterbury today and Auckland tomorrow, so the concert could not be postponed. Ms Sanders said everyone associated with the concert was “gutted” with the decision, but the band was determined to play Queenstown and would look to return in 2017. - NZME

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Ashburton teenager Nikita Ritchie, 17, with her daughter Jaylah, 11 months.

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■ DETERMINED TO SUCCEED

Sky’s the limit for teen mum By RuBy HaRfield

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When seventeen-year-old Nikita Ritchie checked her NCEA results online on Wednesday she was incredibly proud and had every reason to be. The Ashburton teenager passed Level 2, has a beautiful daughter and has a promising career ahead of her. Nikita, whose daughter Jaylah turns one on Tuesday, wants other young mothers to know that it is possible to raise a child and get an education. “I want to encourage other young mums.” At the age of 15 the Ashburton College student never expected to have to start thinking about nappies, bottles and babies. She was terrified when she first found out she was pregnant in Term 2 of Year 11 and hid it from everyone. However, rumours started to spread around school and her mum Tania Ritchie caught wind of it. Tania said she suspected one of her three daughters was pregnant

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Mum’s been really helpful. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without family support and school support.

and even took her eldest to the doctor to be tested but never expected it to be her youngest. “I noticed from the morning sickness. “I was a bit disappointed and a bit shocked but once we got over the shock it started to get exciting.” The first thing the pair did was to tell the school, who encouraged Nikita to stay and continue her education. She hadn’t planned on going back to school straight after Jaylah was born in January 2015 but decided to go back part-time, as she had some Level 2 credits car-

ried over from the year before. The school accommodated this, offered support such as counselling and her teachers were always available to help her even outside of school time, Nikita said. She knows a few people at Ashburton College who have got pregnant and left school but noone who has stayed at school with a child, although her teachers have said it has happened in the past. Her main line of support has been her mother who looks after Jaylah while Nikita is at school or work (part-time at Countdown). This year she will look after Jay-

lah during the day because the seventeen-year-old is going back to school full time to complete Year 13. “Mum’s been really helpful. “I wouldn’t have been able to do it without family support and school support.” Even with this additional help she found last year difficult but made sure to push through and work hard so she can go to university. “I did struggle a lot last year. “But I want to be able to get my education so I can better Jaylah’s future.” After high school she plans to study for a career in physical education, possibly as a PE teacher or a personal trainer. Jaylah’s dad is also in the picture, he is in a relationship with Nikita and sees his daughter regularly. The 19-year-old has finished school and is working full time. Being a young mum has not been easy, partly because of the extra workload with looking after a baby, going to school and having a part-time job but also because of the judgement she has

received. Nikita is used to walking down the street and hearing snide remarks, such as “I feel really sorry for that kid”. She also can’t count the number of people who have told her she would not be able to have a child and stay at school. “I can’t wait to prove everyone wrong who ever said I couldn’t.” Tania said she is very proud of her daughter and knew having a child would not slow her down. “She’s got too much to achieve.” She will never forget the time when Nikita had to go on stage at her Year 11 prizegiving while seven months’ pregnant. “A few people said to me that takes a lot of courage to do that. A lot of people admired her,” Tania said. Even though balancing being a mum and a teenager has been difficult, Nikita said others in her position should know that if they work hard having a child will not stop them from achieving their goals. “Everything’s possible if you put your mind to it.”

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■ MID CANTERBURY SCHOOLS

In brief

Teacher shortage hits home By RuBy HaRfield

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A nationwide shortage of science, maths and technology teachers has made recruiting difficult for Mid Canterbury’s two high schools. While Ashburton College and Mount Hutt College have filled all their vacancies for the beginning of this school year they did not find it easy. Mount Hutt College principal John Schreurs said two teachers have had to temporarily come out of retirement to help the

school this year. A Christchurch maths teacher has come out of retirement to work for eight weeks until their permanent employee starts and a technology teacher has also come out of retirement for a short time until the school finds a new one. While maths, technology and science are a problem, there are certain disciplines within those that are more difficult to staff, such as physics and chemistry. The two temporary staff will bring them to full capacity but

they had been working up until Christmas to complete the recruitment process, Mr Schreurs said. They also had some late resignations from teachers who got jobs at other schools. “We’ve managed to fill all our vacancies now.” Being in a rural area made it difficult to find staff because although some people liked working in a more remote setting, others did not. It also made it hard for them in terms of finding relief teachers

because there was a smaller pool of specialised teachers to cover classes, he said. Ashburton College principal Grant McMillan said they also had difficulty because of the shortage but had filled all their vacancies at the end of last year. “At the start of this year we are going to be fully staffed.” While they would always get people applying for their positions there was not always an abundance of quality applicants which could make the process longer, he said.

Stronechrubie bistro proves popular By MicHelle NelsoN

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A former Whanganui District Health Board doctor has denied using forged documents and will – for now – keep his name secret. The man appeared in the Wellington District Court yesterday, where he pleaded not guilty to using a forged document, a certificate of good standing, as if it

A ban on all motor vehicles from the summit of Mt Eden, one of Auckland’s most popular tourist spots, will come into force next week. The ban, which takes effect on Wednesday, January 20, applies to all motor vehicles, including motorbikes and scooters. It implements the Maunga Authority’s April 2015 decision to extend a ban on heavy vehicles, including coaches, which was put in place in 2011. The authority, which oversees Auckland’s volcanic cones, said the consideration of pedestrian safety, congestion and damage to the maunga had led to a “unanimous” decision. - NZME

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Sean and Madeline Brown have added a bistro dining experience to their highly successful Stronechrubie Restaurant at Mt Somers. PHOTO AMANDA KONYN 080116-AK-086 menu offers a range of multi-cultural dining options alongside good old Kiwi favourites and the Browns have done their homework. “We went to China last year and learned how to make authentic dumplings,” Mr Brown said. The 14-dish menu is surprisingly well priced – the $20 steak or curry option includes a glass of house wine or craft beer.

Children, vegetarians and those requiring specialist diets are also well catered for. With accommodation attached, the venue is well suited to catering for events and the couple hope to capture a slice of the wedding market. It would also be a great place to hold staff parties, significant birthday celebrations or for any other occasion requiring great food in a tasteful atmosphere.

“We also hope to crack open the ski scene in the winter – a lot of people stay in Methven, where there’s a lot of choice, but others can pull in off the road and have a plate of dumplings and a craft beer for a reasonable price,” Mr Brown said. The bistro service is generally available from Thursday through to Saturday evening without bookings, but it pays to check in case a function has been booked.

Doctor pleads not guilty to forgery charges By Melissa NigHtiNgale aNd JiMMy elliNgHaM

A judge has declined media applications to photograph an award-winning Kiwi entertainer accused of sex offences against four women. The man, in his 40s, appeared in Auckland District Court in November where he pleaded not guilty to four counts of indecent assault and two of sexual violation. Judge Russell Collins yesterday declined applications to photograph the defendant at his upcoming appearance, stating there was “no public interest ... at this time in proceedings”. He will appear in court next week. According to charge sheets, the incidents took place between 2010 and 2013 in Auckland. - NZME

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■ MT SOMERS RESTAURANT

Award-winning Stronechrubie Restaurant’s recently added bistro bar is proving popular with diners. Owners Madeline and Sean Brown, who have operated the destination al a carte restaurant at Mt Somers for the past decade, launched their new bistro menu in December. Since taking over the business the Browns have racked up an impressive 10 Beef+Lamb New Zealand Excellence Awards. They aim to continue offering quality food at a reasonable price with the new service. Already the move to open the bistro has proved popular with holidaymakers and locals alike, Mr Brown said. “It gives people another option, not everyone wants to eat in the al a carte restaurant or at a tavern.” The couple had been considering expanding the business for some time and had considered a range of premises, but at the end of the day Mr Brown’s grandfather sealed the deal during a visit to Mt Somers, suggesting they alter the existing premises to proceed with their plans. A glass front offers superb mountain views, and can be opened up to create a fantastic indoor-outdoor dining experience, depending on the weather. “We had it architecturally designed to encompass the view and we are really pleased with the result,” Mr Brown said. The Stronechrubie Bistro

Entertainer in court

were genuine, in June last year. The offence allegedly happened in Whanganui. He also denied using a document for monetary advantage and making a false statement or declaration. His lawyer, Tony Shaw, said the man elected to have a trial before a judge, without a jury. At Mr Shaw’s request, Judge Ian Mill ordered the man’s name

suppression to continue until the trial. Police did not oppose this. Judge Mill said medical evidence before the court was enough to persuade him to continue the suppression order. The man was arrested at Wellington Airport last year. At the time, Whanganui DHB chief executive Julie Patterson said she “believed no patient has

been negatively affected by this doctor”. “While employed by the WDHB, the doctor was under appropriate supervision, he was stood down immediately, concerns were identified and he is no longer in our employ.” A trial date is yet to be set. The man is due back in court in March. - NZME

A man fled into a dairy to escape another man who was chasing him armed with an axe handle in New Plymouth yesterday. Police were called to the incident at 1.15pm. The male being chased managed to escape harm by running into a nearby dairy and was uninjured. The alleged offender got into what was described as a silver Toyota Corolla and the vehicle was last seen heading towards the port area. New Plymouth Police said it appeared to be an isolated incident and the parties involved may be known to each other. - NZME

Blaze in restaurant Fire investigation officers sifting through the charred remains of a Hamilton eatery have made headway in their investigation. However, Waikato fire safety officer Kevin Holmes said they were yet to determine the cause of yesterday’s blaze in the Domaine restaurant. Mr Holmes said they had managed to pinpoint the area of origin to the rear of the restaurant – however, that contains the kitchen, store room and office. “We will be resuming our investigations today.” - NZME

Man stalked victim A man stalked a woman on a train before assaulting her as she walked home from the station in Auckland. The female victim was followed by a man “over a prolonged period of time” on Wednesday night, including on a train between Britomart and Middlemore Hospital, before she was grabbed from behind in Mangere at about 10.30pm. She was walking home from Middlemore Station at the time and managed to escape after a short struggle. - NZME

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Waiting their turn to enter the flow of traffic, a motorist using a flush median on State Highway One. PHOTO JOSEPH JOHNSON 150116-JJ-009

■ TINWALD TRAFFIC WOES

Flush medians ‘the solution’ – NZTA By Sue NewmaN

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Turning into and out of State Highway One in Tinwald is about to become a much safer exercise. Next week the New Zealand Transport Agency is scheduled to start work on resealing a section of highway through Tinwald and when it is re-marked the central flush median strip will be widened to about three metres. This is the first stage in the Ashburton District Council-Transport Agency Tinwald Corridor project, designed to improve traffic flows into Ashburton and to make it easier for traffic from the east and west to access the state highway.

A wider flush median would increase the ‘comfort’ factor for motorists who used the space, council roading manager Brian Fauth said. It will also come accompanied by a change in turning bay hierarchy on the highway designed to encourage motorists to use Wilkin and Manchester streets differently. “We’re trying to get traffic into the habit of using Wilkin Street if they’re wanting to turn right onto the highway to come into town but to use Manchester Street if they’re coming from the south and turning right off the highway into Tinwald East,” Mr Fauth said. To encourage motorists to use

the two intersections differently, the right turn bay will be removed from the highway at Wilkin Street and relocated at Manchester Street. As part of the remarking exercise, cycle lanes will be moved closer to the kerb and yellow nostopping lanes will be added to the left and right of Manchester Street. While many motorists were not comfortable using flush medians, they were a safe way to access a busy highway and were widely used around New Zealand, Mr Fauth said. “Their success lies in using the ‘merge like a zip’ system. You turn right into the hatched area,

indicate you’re turning into the line of traffic and keep moving until a gap opens up.” With a 50 kilometre an hour speed limit through Tinwald, there was no excuse for motorists not allowing indicating traffic into the main flow of traffic, Mr Fauth said. “This is just what happens in normal situations around New Zealand; it’s just unfortunate in our aggressive way of driving we often don’t let people in.” When the flush median was re-marked there would be more than enough room to ensure motorists feel quite safe while they were merging into the main line of traffic, he said.

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Strong winds wreak havoc Strong winds wreaked havoc in Canterbury yesterday, causing the cancellation of flights, lifted iron off roofs and temporarily silenced the international buskers festival. Police urged motorists to take extreme care as galeforce winds of up to 100km/h battered the region, making for hazardous driving conditions. More than 160 Canterbury residents were without power after strong gales battered the region. Fire services responded to around a dozen call outs yesterday in relation to fallen trees and power lines. Areas still experiencing outages include Belfast, Greenpark, Bankside, Killinchy and Motukarara. The wind felled a central city tree which closed Armagh Street at the intersection of Park Terrace, and Park Terrace between

Armagh and Kilmore Streets. A spokesman for the Christchurch Transport Operations Centre (CTOC) said the tree removal process would take most of the day. “We have been advised that these roads won’t open until at least 6pm tonight,” he said. Organisers of the World Busker’s Festival in Hagley Park were forced to cancel all performances during the day due to safety concerns, but confirmed the night shows would go ahead as scheduled. People using streets around the rebuild in Christchurch were warned to keep watch for lose temporary traffic equipment like fences and cones being swept up in the wind. A fresh warning was also issued for vehicles using the Rimutaka Hill, especially trucks and motorcycles yesterday. Christchurch resident Char-

lotte Fraser said it had been very, very windy - almost like a storm - yesterday. “I was driving along with my windows down and a huge gust of wind blew leaves into my car,” she said. “I also saw a cyclist who looked like he was going to come off his bike. “He was biking really slowly and his front wheel kept going from left to right. He was really struggling.” The last couple of hours had been particularly crazy, Ms Fraser said. Jessica Campbell, who works in the city centre, said the wind had been loud. “I’ve been inside most of the day but I could hear it, and I’ve heard people talking about it,” she said. “It’s finished now. I went outside just before and there were leaves on the road and a lady

carrying a branch down Colombo Street.” Rachel Gaffaney, who works near Christchurch airport, said she had seen a few people struggling in the wind. “I saw couple of people getting blown around,” she said. “I haven’t come across anything fallen over but a couple of people at work have said they’ve seen branches down,” she said. MetService recorded gusts of up to 45 kilometres an hour in Mid Canterbury early yesterday morning, but the winds had largely dropped off by 10am. The district’s resource recovery parks were closed for most of the day as a precaution against flying debris. Rainer Irrigation reported a “handful” of callouts to repair some minor damage to irrigators. EA Networks did not return calls concerning power outages. - NZME

A leukaemia survivor has lashed out at bullies who “fat shamed” her twice in a day. Waimate woman Kathy Schofield, who has a rare form of the cancer, said that she was using the outdoor exercise equipment at Caroline Bay in Timaru when a group of people yelled out at her from a car window. She was later verbally abused outside a Waimate supermarket. Schofield addressed the bullies in a heartfelt Facebook post. “Hey FAT SHAMERS. To the girls in the car down at the bay when I was using the exercise equipment, shrieking with laughter and hollering out the window, and to the guys in the car at the supermarket making comments and vomiting noises when I walked past. I want you to know something. IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU.” She said she used to be a “skinny girl” before she got sick. “I had a whole bunch of little strokes, then one massive one. I found out I have leukaemia. I take medication that makes me gain weight, gives me heart palpitations. I can’t ‘exert’ myself in case of further strokes. I have to be kept low in iron which exhausts me, makes me breathless. I struggle, daily, to hoist my big self around to have some semblance of a life. Even with all that, I still try to do my best. To walk, eat well, to keep on keeping on,” she said. “I wish I could have my old body and life back. I wish it every minute of every day. But I’m not really mad that I’m fat. It’s a direct result of wanting to live.” She said she could tell that by the way the bullies reacted that they would never have survived what she went through. “You think being fat is awful, you wanna try leukaemia? You stupid people, it could happen to you. Or maybe your mother, or sister, or girlfriend. How will you feel when someone moos at her?” She added: “So I will keep struggling to exercise, and you can laugh all you like. I don’t need to lose anything. I already won.” Women’s Health Action Trust director Julie Radford-Poupard said Schofield was “amazing” for speaking up. “I think it’s really brave because often when people are bullied they internalise that and for her to come out and say ‘it’s not okay’, she sounds like an amazing woman.” - NZME

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Come unto me all ye little It was a time when death came easy and the common cold could escalate until an entire household was vacated of life. Children, as Nadine Porter found out, were all too often the statistics of the late 1800s.

n a scorched corner of the Ashburton cemetery there lies a lichen-covered concrete headstone that has been resolutely standing firm for over 130 years. Plain but for the words etched upon it, the stone tells a heartbreaking truth for parents of that age. It’s a story of loss, of tragedy and hidden pain. Little Anna, Emma, John and George Ullyatt died before they reached adulthood. Their parents William and Mary, farmers at Methven, faced the unimaginable and harsh reality of living in the latter part of the 19th century when a cold was anything but a trifle and disease was a feared reaper, able to spread, coagulate and regroup among our early settlers. Infant and child death was so prevalent in those times that those siblings that managed to escape its clutches often grew up not knowing that there were others in their family that never made it. It was after all, a part of life, and mothers simply had to move on, conceal their grief and continue their harsh home-life of heavy duties. For the Methven couple their sorrow began when they lost their baby girl Anna when she was 19 months old and then three-yearold Emma just six months later. John lived until he was 12, but died 10 days before George who was taken at age eight. The brothers’ deaths so close together point to an infectious illness – a common thing at the time. Epidemics were often the cause of death between 1880 and the 1900s and sometimes claimed entire families. Perhaps the most tragic instance of an epidemic’s destruction within the Mid Canterbury community lies with Hugh and Eliza Rainey of Winslow in 1878.

At that time scarlet fever had been rampant in Dunedin for three years and seems likely to have spread north to Canterbury. By 1882 the dreaded disease was spreading so rapidly in the Ashburton District that a local newspaper recorded that the South Rakaia School was closed. But not before the Rainey family fell in its path. It is inconceivable now, but Eliza was to lose five children within four weeks to the disease. Nine-year-old William was the first to fall, followed by six-yearold Martha, 11-year-old Margaret and 16-year-old James. Finally Eliza’s baby, 18-month-old Mary died. It seems likely the Raineys would have been quarantined within their house, as was the practice once the first child was diagnosed with scarlet fever, and so never stood a chance against the highly-contagious illness. It was also an expensive illness, with families of the deceased advised to burn all clothes, bedding and other items a victim had come into contact with. In Dunedin, authorities struggled to manage the disease and refused to allow stricken patients to be taken to hospital as they feared further spread. There were calls to quarantine sufferers on an island, but those calls were refused. Various precautions and remedies were bandied around at the

time, including the outlawing of pigs within Christchurch city. One cure for both smallpox and scarlet fever was trumpeted in the Otago Witness in 1877 – naively claiming it would save lives. Patients were told to take a concoction of sulphate of zinc, fox glove, sugar and water every hour. None of it worked and cemeteries in Otago and Southland are decayed with the crepitus of the disease today. Typhoid was another darkness, always lurking in the unsanitary conditions of towns, including Ashburton in the early 1880s. Visiting any township in New Zealand back then would have been unpleasant, with foul odours from human waste pervading your nostrils. Poor sanitation was normal practice. Ashburton was no different, with human waste dumped at a collection area on the river bed, which made its way into the Ashburton River. Methven had a large pile on a section close to town. However, hygiene was better at Mt Somers, where they dug a hole and buried waste. But in Ashburton drinking water was dirty and drainage an open arm to virulent and deadly bugs. And so typhoid was never far away from knocking on someone’s back door – and all too often it was the infants and children who fell. A report from the Tuapeka Times in Otago in 1874 discussed

the difficulties facing authorities in Cromwell when it decimated the town. A doctor visiting the town reported sanitation was “deplorable”. “The drainage and water supply were matters needing immediate attention. “An examination into these matters showed facts and circumstances in connection with them that ought not to exist. All along the course of the waterrace supplying the town, I found closets above its level and in one instance a privy was really within two feet of the race.” Diphtheria was one of the main causes of infant death in those times with various epidemics recorded throughout the South Island. An upper respiratory tract infection of the nose, throat and upper air passages, it is immunised against these days.

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e ones ... Above – The notice proclaims the joy at the happy, healthy Moore triplets in 1882, but three months later they had died. Left – Post-mortem photos were common in Victorian times as were the deaths of children. Often this was the family’s only chance of having a lasting image of a child. Various props were used to make the child look real in some cases. Right – A dreadful accident as recorded in the Ashburton Guardian was to mark the seventh child taken from William and Anne Crooks of Hampstead. From P8 Back then it was often fatal as one local family was to find out. William Rose lost four children within three weeks to the disease, with two dying on the same day. He and his wife had already lost two-year-old Henrietta Ellen at the age of two in 1868 of unknown causes, so then to lose two-year-old Martha, nine-yearold Francis on the same day, four-year-old Enoch in 1874 and two-year-old Frederick just days later was unbearable. Outbreaks were attributed to cats and unclean milk at the time and again remedies aplenty abounded, including taking a lump of fresh lime, boiling it and holding the affected child over the fumes until they opened their mouth. Although not recorded, it seems likely that the district’s first recorded set of triplets may have perished to either scarlet fever, measles or diphtheria. When born in 1882 the Moore triplets’ births were heralded in the Ashburton Guardian where it was noted that all were healthy, but by January the next year

William, Edward and Charles were lost to their grieving parents William and Ada. But perhaps the cruellest deaths of all lay in the infants that died because of the poor health of mothers, complications from birth and the general harsh conditions of that time. For a mother there was no certainty of continuing life once she was pregnant. There were no operations nor scans to give an indication prior to problems occurring. Childbirth was a simple matter of life and death and, with a stiff upper lip, the women of the time, with no contraception, became brave warriors of a different age. The Crooks family from Hampstead endured perhaps the most tragic set of circumstances of that time. William and Anne would lose seven children in the space of 17

years – the last death the saddest of all. Six of the children died between two days and seven months of birth. Most would have been from natural causes. Their 13-year-old son William, therefore, would have been a great blessing to Anne until he died in a tragic horse and dray accident. The accident was reported in the Ashburton Guardian at the time where great sympathy was expressed for the bereaved parents, especially for Anne “who had long been an invalid”. Life was a cherished gift, but death was also an accepted reality and grief was secret. But to those families who lost so many members, it was a bitter time in which health standards had not yet met the needs of the society that had been built around them.

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Sol Gonzalez is making a splash in Ashburton.

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ne of Argentina’s top agegroup swimmers is now calling Ashburton home. Sixteen-year-old Sol Gonzalez moved to New Zealand with her mother and her mother’s partner in August. Initially settling in Hamilton, the family then moved further south to Methven before deciding to call Ashburton home late last year. Sol, whose name translates to Sun in English, searched for local swimming clubs and stumbled across the Jennian Homes Ashburton Swim Team on the internet. From there everything fell into place and within no time she was back in the pool. With three Argentinian national swimming titles under her belt and a gold in an international age-group 200m breaststroke event, Sol is no stranger to disciplined swimming. It all began when she was eight, “old” by Argentinian terms where

Argentinian swimming superstar Sol Gonzalez now calls Ashburton home. This week she sat down with the Guardian’s Caitlin Porter to talk about her swimming achievements, goals and living life in a small town. the majority of professional swimmers are in the pool at the age of three. A best friend of Sol’s was a swimmer whose forte was breaststroke so she thought why not just give it a go. That she did, and while she wasn’t a natural – and was told so repeatedly – she worked hard to become one of the best swimmers in her age group in Argentina. Sol takes swimming seriously, training for hours a day. Back home she would do a voluntary hour in the pool before school, attend school from 7.30am until early afternoon, then jump back in the pool for another three hours. Living an hour away from the swimming facilities and combin-

ing regular gym work into her regime made swimming a timeconsuming hobby. But she loves it and has no plans to slack off. Originally from Rosario, a major port city in Argentina in the Santa Fe province with a population of over one million, Sol is quickly settling into small-town life, but said New Zealand differed drastically from her homeland – from the people, to the culture and even the swimming – but she is enjoying the change. “It’s really nice, the people are nice and I love it.” Having gone four months without swimming while living in Hamilton, Sol is back at it in a big way. She joined up with the Jennian

Homes Ashburton Swim Team’s swim camp, held in Methven last week. It was an intensive six-day camp, designed to prepare swimmers for the upcoming regional and national events, culminating with the national age-group championships in Wellington in May. Since that finished she has continued training with the team and spends the majority of her days down at the pool. The pools she said, were comfortable to swim in and she liked the other facilities on offer at the EA Networks Centre too. Soon, Sol will set off on another adventure and start Year 11 at Ashburton College, something she is very excited about.

Not knowing a word of English when her family moved here in August, Sol has quickly picked up the lingo, but will take extra classes at college to help her along. On top of that she plans to study biology – one of her favourite subjects – and nutrition. With no plans to return to Argentina Sol said she would one day like to attend a New Zealand university and was excited at the prospect of studying towards a degree in sport and nutrition. While she misses her friends and family, Sol said a few of her close friends stay in constant contact thanks to modern technology. Her long-term goal is to qualify for the Olympics, but until then it is all about practise, practise, practise.

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very now and again you hear a story that makes your heart sing. It might not be a big event in the greater scheme of things, but when it’s about a young kid overcoming adversity to make a success of her life, you feel good all over. For many teens finding they were pregnant in Year 11 would have meant the end of their education and the end of many opportunities. Not so Nikita Ritchie. This young woman is just 17, she’s mum to a one-year-old and she’s passed Level 2 NCEA and has solid career plans. She’s one of the lucky ones. She had the determination and drive that meant early parenthood didn’t stall her education and she had a hugely supportive mum. Nikita is doing the hard yards now, juggling a baby, part-time work and part-time study. She’s battled and probably continues to battle snide remarks and comments around being a young mum. Nikita is lucky. How many other young girls find themselves pregnant and their only option is leaving school without completing their education. Unlike many towns and cities, Ashburton does not have a teen parent unit. Our young mumsto-be simply have to get by the best they can. There are a number of teen parent units attached to schools around New Zealand. None of those are in the Ashburton District and that’s a shame. We have one very large and one smaller secondary school in the district, with well over 1500 students between them. Approximately half of those will be girls, any one of whom could potentially become a teenage mum who is forced to cut her education short. The school within a school model provides care for babies by qualified early childhood education teachers and allows parents to attend school fulltime, popping in to spend time with their babies as needed. In almost every way it is run as part of the mainstream school. Yes, there’s the issue of funding, but perhaps the establishment of a teen parent unit in Ashburton is worth the community and the school joining forces and finding a way to ensure new mums become well educated mums.

YOUR VIEW Disgusting dumpers As I sit down to a cuppa at breaky my hackles rise as I read the front page of our paper – Endangered bird beach massacre. How awful Then on turning the page a photo of people’s rubbish (mostly stinky things) dumped on the Salvation Army’s doorstep gets to me. This must about be as low as it gets. This is an organisation that works tirelessly for the good of our community. They run a fantastic shop, provide food parcels in times of need, help young people to gain skills and so much more. Come on you rubbish dumpers, show some respect to these people. We have plenty of ways to dispose of rubbish in our town and this is not one of them. Philippa Reid

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t’s called the twitching season – a term every arable farmer’s wife understands at this time of year. Beginning as soon as the Christmas/New Year festivities have been put to bed, the Farmer becomes restless, a little tetchy, and constantly on edge as he awaits his first sojourn in the big red header (I sometimes think he has more fondness for this mechanical beast than his wife!) At about three weeks from harvest commencing the signs begin to appear. The first symptom of twitching is the mysterious trips to my cottage garden patch he takes on arriving home in the evening. On further perusal I have discovered scratching in the dirt surrounding my flowers and realised, by the marked sack he left behind, that he is conducting fodderbeet experiments among my flower beds. Last month I found a wheat plant he had uprooted from

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the paddock and dumped in another flower patch for some experiment he was conducting. I have tried not to think on how much wheat I’ll be growing in my flower bed next year. You see restlessness turns the cogs in the Farmer’s head and experiments abound. When he’s not doing that he’s pacing, baiting his daughters (and forgetting that one is at a sensitive age so jokes about chubbiness is not appreciated), and then he begins to test for moisture in the barley. The testing goes on for weeks – starting at 17 per cent moisture (it has to be 13) he keeps testing aimlessly every other day and

takes small cuts to ascertain if his crop is yielding to world-record standards. At night his sleep is fitful. One season when we were younger he nearly knocked me sideways as he suddenly perched himself upright in the bed in the wee small hours and began to drive the header in his sleep. I know, however, that harvest is approaching fast when on a windy night the Farmer suddenly lets out a few expletives, jumps out of bed in pitch darkness and disappears. The next sound I hear (and I’ve learnt not be alarmed now) is an axe hacking at a maple tree his mother planted carefully outside our bedroom window. When it gets to a certain height it rustles against the wall in the wind and every year, just before harvest, the irritated Farmer deals to it! There’s the washing of the header, the maintenance, the love he bestows on the old beast

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Attack perps ‘amateurs’ BY KARLIS SALNA The deadly terrorist attack in the centre of Jakarta confirms the growing threat Islamic State poses in Indonesia, but the outcome could have been much worse. Indonesia specialist Greg Fealy, from the Australian National University, says that if the perpetrators had been more efficient terrorists, many more people might have been killed. IS and the war in Iraq and Syria have been a source of inspiration for violent jihadists in Indonesia, but Thursday’s attack was the first larger-scale effort claimed by the group in the world’s most populous Muslim nation. At least seven people were killed and dozens injured when the militants attacked a police post near a shopping mall in an affluent area of the capital, and set off multiple blasts including a suicide bomb near a Starbucks cafe. IS has claimed responsibility, saying the attack was carried out by a detachment of its forces in Indonesia who “targeted a gathering of crusader coalition citizens”. The outcome could have been much worse, Associate Professor Fealy told AAP. “It was very crude. “And the perpetrators looked like amateurs.” He said the taking of hostag-

A security guard patrols in front of Malaysia’s iconic Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. PHOTO AP es - one Algerian and a fellow Muslim - was “further indication that it was poorly planned and poorly carried out”. “Thankfully, because otherwise if they had been efficient terrorists they could have killed a large number of people in that place.

“If they had in mind a Parisstyle attack, well then they’ve failed dismally at that.” But Associate Professor Fealy said the attack was also evidence of the growing threat posed by IS. IS-inspired extremists have carried out smaller attacks in

Indonesia but Thursday’s assault is believed to have been organised from Syria by an Indonesian national identified by police as Bahrun Naim, the leader of Katibah Nusantara, a Southeast Asian group attached to IS. “It confirms the threat that IS poses to Indonesia,” Associate Professor Fealy said. Multiple targets were in Thursday’s attack, he said. “I think the jihadists are always very keen to kill police whenever they can and the fact that they blew up that police post was an indication of that. “But they also clearly would like to target Westerners and to target elite Indonesians, and attacking the spot that they did yesterday served all of those purposes for them.” Meanwhile police have told an Indonesian TV channel that they have arrested three men on suspicion of links to the attack in Jakarta. Depok area police chief Col. Dwiyono told MetroTV that the men were arrested at dawn at their homes in Depok on the outskirts of Jakarta. Dwiyono, who goes by one name, says the men are suspected militants and are being questioned over possible links to the attack Thursday that killed seven. MetroTV broadcast footage of the handcuffed men being escorted by police. - AAP

Powerball bubble bursts Workers at a New Jersey restaurant thought they had won the $949m Powerball jackpot, only to later realise they were looking at the wrong day’s numbers. The staff at the restaurant collectively pooled $210 on tickets hoping they could take the prize. And they thought they did - for about 20 minutes. A friend of one of the workers texted him the numbers without realising the webpage was showing Wednesday’s numbers rather than Saturday’s. The ticket had been a perfect match for the wrong day, bringing the celebrations to an abrupt halt. One dishwasher had even thrown his apron off, declaring “I’m outta here! I quit!”. Bartender Charles Poveromo’s wife suggested he double check the numbers and the party came crashing down. “It was like a balloon deflating,” he said. - NZME

‘Disprespectful’ underwear Underwear brand AussieBum has pulled its indigenous-themed Australia Day underwear from sale after the collection was criticised for being “disrespectful” to Aboriginal people. The underwear featured boomerangs, dot paintings and a stereotypical cartoon of an Aboriginal man standing on one leg. The Australian National Flag appeared but the Aboriginal flag did not. Critics of the underwear said the collection was insulting and appropriates indigenous culture. AussieBum CEO Sean Ashby said that his company would seek indigenous community consultation for future indigenous-themed collections. - AAP

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Ski resort tour bus crash kills 14 Rescue officials say an overnight tour bus on its way to a ski resort in central Japan slid down the mountainside, killing at least 14 passengers and injuring 27 others. Fire and disaster management officials say the bus veered off to the opposite lane on a mountain road near a famous resort town of Karuizawa, in Nagano prefecture, ramming through a guardrail and sliding down the mountainside. The bus was carrying 41 people, including two drivers who were taking turns, when it crashed in the early hours of yesterday. Japanese media say the bus fell three metres down the mountainside and landed on its side, with its front window bashed in. There was no snow or ice on the road surface. - PA

Right - A bus lies after it veered off to the opposite lane on a mountain road in Karuizawa, Nagano prefecture, central Japan yesterday. PHOTO AP

Cleo still alive and well The future of Cleo remains uncertain despite a spokesman for publisher Bauer Media saying a report the magazine is set to close “is complete speculation”. News Corp reports claimed that staff would be told of the closure of the 42-year-old magazine today. He said the magazine’s website was closed due to the Cleo brand being less recognisable overseas compared to mastheads like Cosmopolitan. - AAP

Cannabis in the carrots Customs officer in Texas have intercepted 1130kg of cannabis concealed within a commercial shipment of carrots. The drugs were hidden in “carrot-like” packages and were discovered at Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge cargo facility - one of the most important ports of entry for the US-Mexico border. US Customs and Border Protection released photographs of the orange plastic packages containing the drugs. “Once again, drug smuggling organisations have demonstrated their creativity in attempting to smuggle large quantities of narcotics across the border,” said director Efrain Solis Jr. “Our officers are always vigilant towards any type of illicit activities.” - NZME

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■ NZ FOOD PRICES

December’s tally fifth decline

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■ OPINION

Planning for a successful 2016

he start of the new year is when businesses re-evaluate, make new promises and share visions for the year ahead. It is the ideal time to reflect and figure out where you’ve been, take a realistic look at last year and see what goals you did and didn’t achieve. Understanding your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats from the previous year will help avoid repeat mistakes and make sure you make the most of opportunities in the year ahead. Reviewing your business plan will help you make good decisions about the direction of your business. The business environment can shift a lot in 12 months so it is not wise to simply roll out last year’s plan. Having clarity for your objectives and ensuring staff understand the areas you want to develop will more likely result in success. You should focus on parts of your business that don’t get a lot of attention during the day-today running of your business. Smart leaders realise the importance of being flexible and adjusting your plan as market conditions change.

Matt Hannah

BUSINESS MATTERS

Treat your business plan as a living document that defines your company’s strategic responses to the current internal environment and changing market conditions. Take an overall look at your industry, customer behaviour, competitors and latest technology. You should also schedule a regular review to ensure that the business is able to respond to changing conditions. Once you have reviewed your plan and set a course, it will be much easier to decide how to allocate the company’s budget and resources. Ultimately, you want to create a roadmap that outlines the route a business intends to take to be sustainable and grow. It will help assist businesses make the most of resources by supporting them to stay on track to reach their goals. Your staffing requirements

should also be considered. It’s good to identify any needs early on in the year so that appropriate adjustments can be made to your budget. It is worth keeping in mind that recruiting and training new team members can take a lot of time, so it’s a good idea to get onto this task as early as possible. Bear in mind that staff tend to think about their own future at the beginning of the year and whether they intend staying with the company or moving on. It is also important to stay upto-date with trends in your sector and think about areas of professional development opportunities and training that will help fill gaps in your team’s skills and knowledge. The first month of the New Year should also be the time you reconnect with customers and clients. Send out a New Year greeting and begin setting up meetings with your important contacts. Starting the year with well planned strategic activities and clearly defined activities before the pace of business picks up will help put you on a pathway towards a successful 2016. Matt Hannah is a director of KPMG Private Enterprise

NEW ZEALAND SHARE MARKET

Source: NZX and Standard & Poors

Company CODE

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Sell price

178 309 2700 115.5 562 378 51 470 615 1400 857 693 592 640 187 126 130 314.5 157 136 1522 239 439 163 285 455 363 105 317 1817 124 161 440 821 146 431 422 335.5 229 216 395 187.5 413 780 320 189 268 3420 1679 647

Last sale

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At close of trading on Friday, January 15, 2016

Daily Volume move ’000s

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2.1m 1.0m 69.42 501.6 1.0m 266.7 381.9 756.4 39.27 116.7 662.3 487.3 76.37 495.3 1.2m 276.0 226.3 2.3m 435.9 529.6 41.26 880.9 24.50 106.1 621.0 146.8 99.65 248.7 5.90 13.38 193.6 21.72 78.03 236.3 16.83 1.1m 2.3m 5.6m 64.14 47.50 119.2 179.1 472.8 77.35 114.4 53.82 30.43 24.15 76.20 185.4

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sell-off in commodities, with new multi-year lows in oil so things really spiralled down,” said Imre Speizer, senior market strategist at Westpac Banking Corp in New Zealand. “Markets, although they rebounded last night, were selective about what currencies they decided to buy in this rebound.” The kiwi dollar was out of favour, Speizer said. He expects the kiwi to fall to 62 US cents by March. - NZME

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The New Zealand dollar fell to its lowest level in more than three months even as some optimism returned to financial markets, as investors remained wary about the outlook. The kiwi touched 64.18 US cents and was trading at 64.74 cents at 8am in Wellington, from 64.84 cents at 5pm on Thursday. The trade-weighted index hit a seven-week low of 71.01, and was at 71.51 at 8am from 71.64

on Thursday. Equity markets rose in the US following stockmarket gains in China, with the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 Index advancing 2.1 per cent, and as a recovery in the price of oil offered investors some confidence. Still, the slump in oil prices remains a concern and investors are wary about holding commodity-linked currencies such as the kiwi, given New Zealand interest rates are expected to continue declining this year. “Yesterday we had a massive

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revised down its forecast for December quarter consumer inflation when it’s released next week. ASB now sees the consumers price index falling 0.3 per cent in

uct prices fell 3.8 per cent in the year. ASB economist Jane Turner said in a note the reading was weaker than expected, and the bank has

Yesterday’s data show grocery food prices fell 0.6 per cent in December, its third month decline, and were down 3 per cent in 2015. Fresh milk prices fell another 0.2 per cent in December, taking its annual decline to almost 14 per cent in a year where global dairy prices collapsed. Still, cheese prices rose 6.1 per cent in December, and were up 5.2 per cent for the year. Non-alcoholic beverages prices fell 3.4 per cent in December and were down 2.3 per cent on an annual basis, while prices for restaurant meals and read-to-eat food increased 0.3 per cent in the month for a 2 per cent rise in 2015. Fruit and vegetable prices rose 1.5 per cent in December for a 2.4 per cent annual increase. - NZME

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New Zealand food prices fell for a fifth month in December, as the cheapest chicken since 2008 and lower prices for other meat and fish led the index lower, and prompted at least one local bank to revise down its forecast for next week’s inflation data. The food price index dropped 0.8 per cent in December, extending its decline from a 0.2 per cent fall in November, according to Statistics New Zealand. Prices fell 1.3 per cent on an annual basis, the biggest yearly drop since July 2012. Poultry prices fell 6.2 per cent in December, driving a 2.7 per cent fall across the meat, poultry and fish subgroup, and leading the index lower. The meat prod-

the final three months of 2015, more than the 0.2 per cent decline previously forecast. The food price index accounts for about a fifth of the CPI, and is a key component for forecasters when predicting how the broader inflation measure will track. New Zealand’s annual CPI was running at a 0.4 per cent pace in the September quarter, below the Reserve Bank’s targeted 2 per cent mid-point of the mandated 1-to-3 per cent band. With global oil prices falling to 12-year lows, investors are questioning whether New Zealand’s central bank will have to cut interest rates further having said it would stay on hold for the next three years when delivering a quarter-point cut to 2.5 per cent in December.

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p S&P/NZX 50 Gross

6,169.09

+59.8

+0.98%

p S&P/NZX 20 index

4,430.26 +52.23 +1.19%

p S&P/NZX All Gross

6,642.21 +61.56 +0.94%

p Rises 72 q Falls 30

WORLD MARKETS

S&P/ASX 200 index q

4,892.8

–16.6

–0.34%

At close of trading on Jan 15, 2016

p Dow Jones Indust.

16,379.1 +227.6 +1.41% At close of trading on Jan 14, 2016

q FTSE 100 index

5,918.2

–42.7

–0.72%

At close of trading on Jan 14, 2016

q Nikkei 225 index

17,141.8

–99.2

–0.58%

Snapshot at 7pm on Jan 15, 2016

METAL PRICES

Source: interest.co.nz

p Gold

1,088.40

London – $US/ounce

+0.25

+0.02%

p Silver London – $US/ounce

14.02

+0.19

+1.37%

q Copper London – $US/tonne

4,365.50

–14.5

–0.33%

NZ DOLLAR

Source: BNZ As at 4pm January 15, 2016

Country

TT buy

TT sell

Australia 0.9415 0.9092 Canada 0.9465 0.9111 China 4.5282 3.9722 Euro 0.6084 0.5817 Fiji 1.4313 1.3181 Great Britain 0.4564 0.4402 Japan 77.94 74.62 Samoa 1.7523 1.5298 South Africa 10.8005 10.4068 Thailand 23.80 22.69 United States 0.6593 0.6354

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In brief ‘No women in F1’ F1 promoter Bernie Ecclestone may be in charge of a glamour sport but he’s stuck in the dark ages when it comes to promoting equality of the sexes. Ecclestone has claimed a female driver “would not be taken seriously” in the sport. Italian Lella Lombardi is the last woman to start a Formula One race, the 1976 Austrian Grand Prix, and the chances of a female breakthrough look slim judging by Ecclestone’s attitude. Ecclestone told Canada’s TSN “If there was somebody that was capable they wouldn’t be taken seriously anyway, so they would never have a car that is capable of competing.” - NZME

Price extends Dakar lead Toby Price is just two stages away from a historic Dakar Rally victory after extending his lead to more than 35 minutes in the overall motorcycle standings. The Australian rider finished second on stage 11, just 18 seconds behind Frenchman Antoine Meo. The strong ride in stifling heat allowed him to add a further 12 minutes to his overall margin over Stefan Svitko and he now leads the iconic race by 35 minutes and 23 seconds. - AAP

Top start for Lee

Candace Kingsbury in action on Miss Serendipity II.

PHOTO ANNIE STUDHOLME

■ EQUESTRIAN

Big hopes on home turf Local riders will be hoping the hometown advantage will give them the edge as the ESNZ Ashburton Area Grand Prix Show jumping & Showhunter Show gets under way at the Ashburton Showgrounds today. Following wins at the Canterbury Show Jumping Christmas Cracker and South Island Championships last month, Ashburton’s Candace Kingsbury will be gunning for another strong performance in the amateur rider series with her 13-year-old mare Miss Serendipity II. The pair have been very consistent so far this season and currently sit in second place in the national amateur rider series, just four points in arrears of current leader Glen Hicks, but

she’s not getting too excited yet. “There are still plenty of shows to come and anything can happen, and there are a lot of competitors nationally in the series,” Kingsbury said. “We just take each show as it comes and try to enjoy it. If it goes well and we get placed, it’s a bonus.” Up against a 19-strong field, Kingsbury isn’t expecting too much from Miss Serendipity II this weekend. “We are usually a bit rusty after the Christmas break as we haven’t had a show for a few weeks,” she said. Sister act Kimberley and Jamiee Bird, who have recently returned from a highly successful northern campaign, will also

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be looking for success. With four wins to her credit already this season, Kimberley and Ngahiwi Summer are the only locals taking on a stellar field of 10 combinations in the Canterbury Equestrian Young Rider. They are also down to contest the Equissage Grand Prix up against Invercargill’s Nicole White on Cricklewood Ace. Meanwhile, Jamiee Bird is up against a strong field in the Junior Rider aboard Wenrose Vertigo. The other highlight of the weekend will be the return to local competition of Barrhill’s Susie Hayward and her stunning imported stallion, Andretti, in the South Canterbury Saddlery Horse Mini Prix Series,

and also the Pony Grand Prix. The Grand Prix will feature an all-star line-up of the leading pony riders including Wellington visitor Sophie Scott with Benrose Playtime and Waiotahi Belle. International course designer Roger Laplanche of South Canterbury will be designing ring one, while ring two and three will be designed by Emma Barker and Tony Hutton respectively. The show has three full rings of jumping and a show hunter ring in operation over both days catering to riders of all levels, jumping from 70cm right through to Grand Prix. Jumping action starts at 8.30am and entry to the grounds is free.

An eagle on the last hole has catapulted Danny Lee into the top 10 after his first round of this week’s PGA Tour event in Hawaii. Lee’s completed a four-under par 66 to be in a tie for eighth and three shots off a two-way share of the lead between Ricky Barnes and Vijay Singh. Fellow Kiwi Tim Wilkinson is a further shot back at three-under in a tie for 19th. - NZME

Woods back on course Former winner Cheyenne Woods will return to the Gold Coast next month for the Australian Ladies Masters. The niece of former golfing world No.1 Tiger Woods will make her third successive appearance at the tournament at Royal Pines Resort. Woods claimed the 2014 Ladies Masters title, finishing two shots clear of Australia’s Minjee Lee. The 2016 Australian Ladies Masters tees off on February 25. - AAP

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In brief Lynn stakes T20 claim Chris Lynn smashed five sixes in a row at the MCG on Thursday night in a half-century for Brisbane Heat that put an exclamation point behind a stunning Big Bash League campaign that must surely secure him a spot in Australia’s Twenty20 World Cup squad. Lynn cleared the ropes with the last five balls of Ben Hilfenhaus’ first over as he got the Heat off to a flying start that set up their 56-run upset win over the Melbourne Stars. The Heat bowed out of BBL05 despite the win but Lynn departs as the competition’s leading run scorer, with a century and three fifties, to go with a league-leading 27 sixes. - AAP

Match-fixing charge

Mid Canterbury players aged between 17 and 19-years-old took on a Trinidad and Tobago under-17 Invitational side at the Ashburton Oval yesterday. PHOTO JOSEPH JOHNSON 150116-JJ-012

■ CRICKET

Windies team on the oval By James Ford

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A Mid Canterbury mixed agegroup team played host to a Trinidad and Tobago under-17 Invitational side at the Ashburton Oval yesterday. The tourists arrived in New Zealand on January 4, play-

ing twice in Auckland and two matches in Wellington before travelling to the South Island. Trinidad and Tobago under-17 coach Andre Lawrence said his young players have been making the most of the tour of New Zealand, and have adapted well to their new surroundings.

“It’s been an absolutely incredible tour for the boys. “The conditions here are totally different than we’re accustomed to, which is great for them and their development,” he said. “The pitches do a lot more, it swings a lot more, and the disci-

pline of the teams we’ve played against has been excellent.” Lawrence’s side will next be in action in Queenstown, followed by their last match of the tour in Auckland before heading home on January 24. Yesterday’s match was called off when the rain arrived.

Plans for pink ball matches put on hold Plans for a round of Plunket Shield matches with pink balls under lights next month have been scrapped. And that in turn is likely to put back the prospect of a day-night test until the 2017-18 season. New Zealand Cricket had proposed using a round of first-class matches starting on February 20 at Eden Park, Napier’s McLean Park and Seddon Park in Hamilton to test the merits of using a pink ball in New Zealand conditions. Those three venues, plus Wellington’s Westpac Stadium, are the only possible locations as they have lights. However, problems with

McLean Park’s lighting strength has meant the idea is on the shelf, but with the intention of looking again at the proposal in the next domestic first-class season. While Seddon Park was fine and it was expected Eden Park would also work, once a handful of points had been worked through, the strength of the lighting at McLean Park presented an issue. There had been the idea of New Zealand’s first day-night test at home being staged at one of those venues next season, most likely against South Africa at Eden Park. However, without a full trial run, it is unlikely to go ahead.

NZC general manager of cricket Lindsay Crocker pointed out the distinction between playing white ball limited-overs cricket under lights and using a pink ball. ‘’The white ball only has to last 25 overs (using one ball at each end in a 50-over match) whereas a pink ball has to last 80 overs,” Crocker said. He added that there was a strong collective willingness for the pink ball experiment, but having canvassed a range of options, it was felt more work was needed to get the plan over the line. NZC looked at switching the McLean Park game between Central Districts and Wellington,

to neutral Seddon Park on a different date, or Westpac Stadium, but scheduling problems eventually scuppered those ideas. Staging it as a day game would also mean an uneven playing field for the premier domestic competition. NZC are due to have talks with Cricket South Africa shortly and it may be CSA are willing to press on, even without the pink ball having been trialled. More likely, however, the target will be a test against England, who are the major incoming tour in the 2017-18 summer. There have been no talks with England about the idea, but that will happen this year. - NZME

Thunder caught in Uzzie BBL dilemma By steve Zemek The Sydney Thunder have urged a re-think of country and club relations with in-form star Usman Khawaja not being made available for tonight’s must-win Big Bash League derby with the Sixers.

The Thunder are refusing to make excuses but have been hit hard by the loss of Khawaja and South African legend Jacques Kallis ahead of the clash which will decide whether they qualify for a maiden finals appearance. Khawaja was called into the

Australian ODI squad for the second and third one-dayers against India and captain Mike Hussey implored Cricket Australia to release the opener if he was not needed. The left-hander is in superlative form this summer, clubbing four centuries and two 50s in

his past seven innings in all forms, including 109 not out and 69 in his two appearances for the Thunder. Thunder management are reportedly frustrated their best batsman will not be available for the clash despite being unlikely to get a run for Australia. - AAP

Former South Africa international Gulam Bodi has been charged with attempting to fix matches in the country’s domestic Twenty20 competition. Bodi, who played two one-day internationals and one Twenty20 match for the Proteas in 2007, has been charged with “contriving to fix, or otherwise improperly influence aspects of the 2015 competition”, they said. - Reuters

Security in spotlight A security guard is a reluctant centre of attention following a bizarre incident during Thursday’s Big Bash game between the Heat and the Stars. Kevin Pietersen swept the third ball of the innings’ third over to deep square leg. He avoided any fielders, but almost hit an over-enthusiastic security guard. The man in yellow ran out onto the MCG to collect a stray inflatable beach ball - an unbelievable decision. Channel 10 commentators couldn’t believe their eyes. “What’s he doing out there? It’s like those lunatics that run onto the grand prix track,” said Mark Howard. - AAP

Support for spinners Sympathy for India’s maligned spinners has come from an unlikely ally. Australian all-rounder James Faulkner has defended under-fire duo Ravi Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja after the pair copped a hammering in India’s opening ODI loss in Perth on Tuesday - on and off the field. Captain MS Dhoni pointed the finger at their “very bad day” after the pair conceded a total of 129 runs in 18 overs as Australia chased down a 310-run target with four balls to spare. But Faulkner said India’s spinners faced a “hard gig” Down Under. “The first two games in Perth and Brisbane, where it traditionally doesn’t spin as much in one-day cricket, it’s hard for any spinner whether it is India or Australia,” he said. - AAP

England take charge England was on top early in the third test, sending South Africa struggling to 267-7 at stumps on the first day at the Wanderers. In a match where England can claim the series with a win, its bowlers made deep inroads into the South African lineup after the home team chose to bat first. Ben Stokes and Steven Finn collected two wickets each, and substitute fielder Chris Woakes set up the run out of Temba Bavuma, South Africa’s last specialist batsman. The dismissals of Hashim Amla for 40 and AB de Villiers for 36 were the crucial wickets. - AP

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More than 40 participants attended the first twilight golf croquet evening hosted by Waireka Croquet Club. PHOTO TETSURO MITOMO 140116-TM-0157

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■ CROQUET

Twilight croquet big winner By James Ford

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Waireka Croquet Club’s inaugural twilight golf croquet evening proved a resounding success on Thursday with a turnout of more than 40. The club will be opening its doors to novice and experienced players alike for twilight match-

es on Thursday evenings for the next three months. Club secretary Audrey Leath was pleased with the number of participants, and hopes the evening’s popularity continues to grow. “We were overwhelmed. “We had 42 people which was amazing, and about 20 of them

hadn’t played the game before,” she said. Mrs Leath said there was a wide range of ages and abilities, with some enjoying the evening even more than they had anticipated. “One woman said she was just coming for that night, but by the end she was so hooked on it that

she said she is coming back next week with her husband,” she said. “We had three teenagers, about the age of 15, and we also had plenty of men as well as women.” Twilight croquet will run at 6pm on Thursdays until March 3.

■ ATHLETICS

Corruption ‘embedded in the organisation’ Athletics New Zealand have supported Sebastian Coe over the latest report on the anti-doping issues and the Russian Athletics Federation, saying he is the best person to lead the IAAF. A World Anti-Doping Agency report released yesterday said track and field’s governing body, the IAAF, was corrupted from the inside by a “powerful rogue group” led by its president, and they conspired to extort athletes and allow doping Russians to continue competing. Other IAAF leaders were at fault, too, the WADA panel’s damning report said. They must have known of the nepotism that allowed Lamine Diack to turn the International Association of Athletics Federations into a personal fiefdom

In brief

during his 16-year reign as president, it said. The report also questioned whether alleged corruption under Diack went beyond extorting doped athletes and infected other areas of IAAF business. It made further uncomfortable reading for Sebastian Coe, the British middle-distance running great who took over from Diack in August. Coe was in the audience as former WADA president Dick Pound, who wrote the report, sifted through the grim findings and asserted that the IAAF remains an organisation in denial. “The corruption was embedded in the organisation. “It cannot be ignored or dismissed as attributable to the odd

Lord Sebastian Coe. renegade acting on its own,” the report said. Coe is not accused of corrupt wrongdoing. But, as an IAAF vice president under Diack, he was part of its Council, its oversight body, that took a hammering from the investigators’ report. Athletics New Zealand said they were disappointed at the

allegations of corruption at the highest level in the IAAF around anti-doping issues and the Russian Athletics Federation due to the significant lapse in governance that allowed this to happen. “It is alarming [if the alleged corruption is proven] that a small group of individuals in powerful positions within the IAAF were abetting and covering up doping for their own financial gain,” Athletics NZ chief executive Linda Hamersley said. “Athletics NZ first supported Lord Coe during his presidential campaign, and we still believe he is the best person to lead the IAAF out of this situation to regain the reputation, credibility and integrity the sport needs and we continue to support him.” - AP

The 34 banned AFL players have met with their players association as they consider their next steps. They are looking at the possibility of an appeal against their anti-doping suspensions and also legal action against Essendon, where they all played in 2012. Under the terms of the ban, the 12 current Essendon players and their five former teammates now at other clubs cannot play this season. - AAP

Transfer bans Real Madrid and neighbours Atletico Madrid have been banned by FIFA from registering players for two transfer windows and breaching rules on signing non-Spanish under-18 players, including coach Zinedine Zidane’s four sons at Real. The sanction announced yesterday means the clubs, currently third and first respectively in Spain’s top division, will not be able to register new signings until July 2017 once the present transfer window closes at the end of the month. - AP

Sunderland sign N’Doye Sunderland have bolstered their attacking options as they bid to pull away from Premier League relegation danger by signing Senegal striker Dame N’Doye on a seasonlong loan from Trabzonspor. N’Doye has experience of England’s top-flight with Hull City and has also had spells with Academica in Portugal, Panathinaikos and OFI Crete in Greece, Lokomotiv Moscow and FC Copenhagen. - AP

City move confirmed Central Coast have agreed to transfer Anthony Caceres to Manchester City with immediate effect. Caceres has also been in the sights of numerous other A-League clubs including Sydney FC. - AAP

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MID CANTERBURY Greg Spence, Gideon Lambrechts, Nathan McCloy, Christian Vainerere, Kirk Chettleburgh, Nete Caucau, Nathan Goodwin, Seta Koroitamana, Malu Falaniko, Nick McKain, Tauasosi Tuimavave, Nick Thomson (Jesse Whitcombe).

Seta Koroitamana is one of only three players with Greg Spence and Nete Caucau to return from last year’s squad. PHOTO TETSURO MITOMO 140116-TM-0168

■ RUGBY SEVENS

Thompson boosts Hammers By James Ford

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The Mid Canterbury Sevens rugby side were put through their paces at the Celtic Rugby Club on Thursday evening in their final training session before the national tournament

kicks off in Rotorua today. Mid Canterbury will face NPC teams Counties Manukau and North Harbour, before taking on Heartland rivals Wanganui in their pool matches at Rotorua National Stadium. Hammers coach Mark Cous-

ins said the final training session went well, while his ranks were also bolstered by former Canterbury and New Zealand Sevens wing Nick Thompson, who has recently returned from France. “Training was fine.

“All our squad members are fit and Nick Thomson has got his transfer from France,” he said. “There will be competition for starting spots and we are all looking forward to the challenge.”

Sevens superstars give Auks super strike power Auckland have pace to burn and the Ioane brothers as they seek to make amends for a poor 2015 national sevens tournament. The Blues have released Akira and Rieko Ioane for this weekend’s event in Rotorua as they

Auckland Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Manukau Stadium Meeting Date: 17 Jan 2016 NZ Meeting number: 3 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 1 2.13pm (NZT) AGRC REWARDS SPRINT C0, 318m 1 6268 Scott No Show nwtd B & .................... Steele 2 37x Don’t Brag nwtd ........................... H Mullane 3 22F Bit Ruby nwtd R & .......................N O’Regan 4 53867 Drunken Lady nwtd .......................... S Clark 5 42762 Scott Some Ticka nwtd B &................ Steele 6 43342 Got Time nwtd ................................ I George 7 53221 Scott No Limbs nwtd B & ................... Steele 8 Hot Star nwtd ................................A Cleaver 9 88553 Embrace Me nwtd ............................ S Clark 10 74 Scott Tied Up nwtd B & ...................... Steele 2 2.30 DELI’S SPORTS BAR CLENDON INN SPRINT C1, 318m 1 46552 Botany Holly 18.90 ..........................P Green 2 48x56 You Betcha Jimmy 18.73 R &......N O’Regan 3 31387 Chocka Me Wallet 19.20 R & ......N O’Regan 4 54558 Jetsun Storm 18.80 ........................G Wilson 5 17237 Queen Star 18.83.............................T Agent 6 57224 Agent Schrader 18.75 .......................B Craik 7 23343 Just About Ready nwtd ....................M Black 8 84787 Scott My Money nwtd B & .................. Steele 9 45647 Screaming Skull 18.82 ..................H R Scott 10 36887 Toxic Revenge 18.75 U & ..................Cottam 3 2.48pm SEL’S TAB MANGERE SPRINT C4/5, 318m 1 41371 Up High 18.84 ................................ P Lowen 2 62217 Rockin’ Fancy 18.94 ...................D Schofield

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Herlihy’s masterstroke A late change of plan from champion horseman Tony Herlihy is starting to look more like a masterstroke every day. Herlihy has sneaked open class pacer Ohoka Punter across to Victoria to contest one of the unheralded jewels of the summer, the $75,000 Shepparton Cup tonight. With six huge weeks in New South Wales to come, the trainers of many of Australasia’s best pacers are looking for a week off so the Shepparton standing start feature seems to have fallen through the cracks. So much so that Ohoka Punter will meet none of the region’s top 10 pacers and he is almost certain to start favourite. - NZME

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■ TENNIS

No Federer/Djokovic final BY DARREN WALTON A first-time Australian Open final featuring Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will continue to elude fans after the grand slam titans were thrust into the same side of the draw yesterday. Djokovic and Federer have contested the final at the past two majors, with the Serb downing the Swiss in four sets at both Wimbledon and the US Open to lock up their career series at 22 wins apiece. But despite their decade-long rivalry, they have never squared off in an Australian Open decider, Djokovic downing Federer in the 2008 and 2011 semifinals. The pair are projected to again clash in the semi-finals this year, but Djokovic’s immediate focus will be on young Korean sensation Hyeon Chung in what shapes as a testing start to his quest for a record-equalling sixth crown. The 19-year-old Chung was voted the ATP’s most improved player last season after surging from outside the world’s top 170 to 51st. Djokovic, though, will be a raging favourite to continue on his merry way after landing 12 titles in the past 12 months and opening 2016 with a

straight-sets rout of Rafael Nadal in the Doha final. The world No.7 is projected to meet Japanese seventh seed Kei Nishikori in the quarter-finals. Federer, with four Australian Open titles among his 17 majors, opens against Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili and could face dangerous Ukraine Alexandr Dolgopolov in the second round and 27th seed Grigor Dimitrov in the third. Czech sixth seed Tomas Berdych is the Swiss champion’s projected lasteight foe, while young Australian ace Nick Kyrgios also looms in their quarter. Second seed Andy Murray, a threetime runner-up to Djokovic and once to Federer, plays rising German Alexander Zverev in his opener and could run into Australian No.1 Bernard Tomic, the 16th seed, in the fourth round. Swiss fourth seed Stan Wawrinka and Spanish fifth seed Rafael Nadal, who clashed in the 2014 title match, are scheduled to meet in the quarter-finals. First, though, Nadal must see off countryman Fernando Verdasco in an intriguing sequel of their epic five-set semi-final in 2009. Wawrinka launches his title bid against Russian Dmitry Tursunov. - AAP

Erakovic bows out New Zealand tennis No1 Marina Erakovic has lost her first round qualifying match at the Australian Open to Portugal’s Michelle Larcher De Brito in three sets. The 0-6 6-4 7-5 defeat took just over two hours of play with the 222nd ranked Larcher De Brito winning thanks to just a few vital points in the final set where Erakovic came back from 2-5 down. - NZME

Tough Open draw

Novak Djokovic: Raging hot favourite in Australia.

Defending champion Serena Williams could face a rematch with last year’s finalist Maria Sharapova as early as the quarter-finals after being dealt a devilish Australian Open draw. The draw could hardly have been worse for the six-time champion, who faces Italian Camila Giorgi in the opening round on Monday. Giorgi, who finished 2015 at No.34, was the highest-ranked player not seeded for the season’s first major and made the third round at Melbourne Park last year. Williams could also meet former No.1 Caroline Wozniacki in the fourth round before a possible showdown with Sharapova. - AAP

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Electrical Supervisor

Three positions available

Due to the growth and expansion of our business, Bio Oils Ashburton is seeking hard-working team members to join our production and warehouse team. We are looking for 1 x full-time (40 hours) and 2 x part-time (30 hours) team members to work in the day-to-day processing and warehouse facility. This is a varied role with duties including machine operation, raw material handling, cleaning, production and packaging, order processing and goods in/out. You will need to be a hard worker with a positive can-do attitude and not afraid to get your hands dirty. You must be reliable, trustworthy and honest, with a high standard of work and strong attention to detail. You will be able to follow instructions, policies and procedures, and work to daily production requirements, either individually or as part of a team. NZ driver’s licence is required. A forklift licence is preferred but not essential. Some heavy lifting will be required, and overtime, including weekends, will be available at peak times. To apply, or for more details, contact Jenna on 308 3305. Email applications to info@bio-oils.co.nz or post to Bio Oils, PO Box 479, Ashburton 7740. Applications close January 31, 2016

Relevant Mechanical Trades Certification Excellent knowledge of sound engineering principals and repairs and maintenance procedures on a large industrial processing site Ability to analyse problems and implement effective solutions on a timely basis Be self-motivated and capable of working both independently and within a tight knit team of engineering support tradesmen Ability to communicate clearly within the engineering team and across all aspects of the business essential Team leadership experience would be very advantageous but not essential Organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise workload in a challenging engineering environment.

The Electrical Supervisor is critical in leading and managing electrical services to the plant, including the installation and maintenance of industrial equipment such as PLC’s, variable speed drives, lighting and low voltage power distribution systems. The successful applicant will have the following skills and attributes: • • • • •

The ability to manage a team of Industrial Electricians Current NZ electrical registration and practising license Excellent general knowledge of industrial electrical repair and maintenance Organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise workload in a challenging environment Computer literacy and PLC experience would be an advantage.

Boiler Operator We have an excellent opportunity at our Fairton plant, located near Ashburton, for an experienced Boiler Operator. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position is critical in ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the boiler plant. The successful applicant will possess the following skills/ qualifications:

Head Teacher

Ashburton Baptist Preschool are looking for a permanent, full-time, registered and experienced Head Teacher for our busy centre. If you are energetic with great leadership skills and enjoy working as a part of a dedicated team ensuring quality education and care for our precious children, whilst embracing our special character Christian centre, then we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV along with a cover letter in the first instance to Ashleigh Grant at ashleigh@ ashburtonbaptistpreschool.co.nz or feel free to drop your CV into the office at 8 Eton Street, Ashburton 7700. Phone: 03 308 2325 Applications close Monday, January 25, 2016

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WANTED

Qualified Carpenter

Weekday/Weekend (5:30pm – 1am)

Please apply in confidence in writing to: Carpenter JKF Homes PO Box 5010 Tinwald, Ashburton

Available in the Rakaia / Dunsandel area.

Or by email to: office@jkfhomes.co.nz Or by ringing: Geoff on 027 431 1115 Applications close on January 25, 2016

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Cleaning Position Applicants should possess an eye for detail, experience in the cleaning industry, a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. The successful applicant will be required to be a responsible person who is capable of working closely with our client. Apply at the Christchurch Spotless Offices, 16 Magdala Place, Middleton, Christchurch. Or email: jock.mackay@spotless.co.nz Phone: 03 335 3142

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A second Class Engine Drivers Certificate or ENCHEM 2 (Steam Strand) qualifications Broad-based experience in Boiler operations Effective problem solving skills Good verbal and written communication skills.

This role is responsible for the day to day running of our coal fired steam raising and hot water production plant, monitoring the boiler system and supporting our engineering team in boiler maintenance. Rotational shifts will be required. If you are interested in using your mechanical or electrical skills on a large industrial food processing site, and like the idea of working for one of New Zealand’s largest food exporters, we look forward to hearing from you. Applications close: Friday 5th February 2016 Apply to The Engineering Manager, Silver Fern Farms Sheepmeat Limited Fairton, PO Box 30 Ashburton 7740. Or apply on line at careers.silverfernfarms.co.nz www.silverfernfarms.com

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Practice Manager Medical Centre – Rakaia

Rakaia Medical Centre is looking for a Practice Manager to lead the business forward in delivering high quality patient care whilst maximising the Centre’s potential as a business. The Centre is a successful rural Medical Practice, covering the Rakaia Township and also wider farming districts of Mead, Dorie, Lauriston, and Chertsey. We are looking for an individual with the following skills: • Motivated and organised, able to negotiate and influence at all levels. • Able to inspire and lead others and operate under delegated authority • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Awareness of accountancy and budgeting skills • Ability to manage in a changing environment • Confident with IT • Able to plan strategically • Ability to market the business and expand the client base. • Preferably experienced in the health sector. Hours and salary negotiable with the successful applicant. Applications close on January 27, 2016. Please send CV to: Liz Depree, 35 Bowen Street, Rakaia, or phone 03 302 7191 for further information.

Maintenance Night Shift Fitter Talley’s is a successful and well known brand, operating several plants throughout the South Island, as well as having many diversified interests in seafood, frozen vegetables, meat and dairy products.

Saturday, January 16, 2016 SITUATIONS VACANT

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Mechanic - Experienced

Management Accountant

Are you looking for a change and interested in a variety of work?

Do Tractors, Harvesters, Telehandlers, Balers and Cultivation gear spin your wheels?

Progressive Ashburton Company Continued career and professional development An exciting opportunity has become available for a Management Accountant to join Midlands Apiaries, the largest Apiaries and honey packaging business in the South Island. This position requires an experienced qualified accountant with solid experience within a diverse manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities: • Accounting – management of capital projects • Financial statement preparation and month end reporting for multiple trading companies • Preparation of budgets and forecasts • Financial modelling and analysis, reviewing operational procedures to identify areas for improvement • Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers (internal and external) and suppliers • Ensure that the company meets legal and compliance obligations Your profile: • Degree qualified with proven New Zealand management accounting experience and a practical understanding of management accounting principles • Planning, budgeting and forecasting experience • Manufacturing experience and the ability to provide leadership and management of financial accountabilities are pivotal in this key role • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a positive, motivated and proactive attitude Please apply now or for further information, contact Craig Atkinson at c.atkinson@eqconsultants.co.nz or on 021 223 2124.

We are seeking an exceptional mechanic for our Tinwald workshop. This is an opportunity for you to work for a leading company in the agricultural contracting business, where we set the standard and deliver quality service to our clients. In this role you will play a key part ensuring the on-going maintenance, servicing and repair of a wide range of agricultural equipment in the workshop and out in the field. Quigley Contracting Ltd is focused on family values providing our staff with a humble down to earth culture and an opportunity to develop your skills and build a career.

To be successful in this role, we would require you to have the following skills: • Ability to work to a high standard with minimal supervision • Carry out servicing, inspection and repairs on hydraulic equipment and auto-electrical equipment • General maintenance and servicing of vehicles Key Attributes • Strong organisation and communication skills • Excellent troubleshooting and service skills • Meet high standards on all service and maintenance duties • Ability to work rostered weekends during our busy season • Safety and quality focused • Current valid driving licence (Class 4 or 5 would be advantageous, but not a necessity) The company has a fun and rewarding culture where you will feel part of the team and enjoy excellent working conditions. In additions to this, the role offers the following: • Competitive remuneration package • Ongoing training to develop your skills • A supportive and friendly work environment • The potential for career development

Applications close February 5, 2016, please email your C.V. along with a covering letter to: josh@quigleycontracting.co.nz

The Fresh Name in the Freezer

We currently have the above position available at our Fairton plant located 10 minutes drive from Ashburton. We are looking to employ a Maintenance Engineer. You’ll need to have a Trade Certificate or higher qualification, and while it would be desirable for you to have experience with food processing factory maintenance, relevant training will be provided. If this position interests you, please forward you CV to Maintenance Manager, PO Box 244, Ashburton or email to recruitment@ash.talleys.co.nz

www.talleys.co.nz

ASHBURTON COLLEGE ‘Individual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment’

Sports Co-ordinator 32.5 hours/week College term time (40 weeks/year).

Clinical Nurse Manager A Clinical Nurse Manager’s Position has become available at Terrace View Retirement Village in Ashburton.

proof 2016 Effective working relationships are required with a

Terrace View aims to provide a very high standard of accommodation and excellence in care to older Mid Cantabrian’s. The village plans to undergo further expansion this year, and will require a visionary and motivated Registered Nurse with the following attributes: • Strong interpersonal skills • A genuine interest in, and care for the elderly • Clinically competent with a drive for excellence • Ability to motivate and lead the team • Energy and Enthusiasm • A current APC • New Zealand Residency or a valid NZ work visa

responsibility and skills required at this senior management level. revisions: To apply: Please send1a 2covering 3 4 5 letter and your CV to: $0

Employment is under the Support Staff in Schools’ format: b&wCollective Agreement, Associate Grade C. Initial payment step commensuratesort with experience. run date position cost (excl gst)

Wed 20 Jan $free Wed 13 Jan Sit Vacant $192.50 Enquiries/package/applications to: Sat 16 Jan Sheena Tyrrell, Management Administrator, $233.86 Wed 20 Jan $192.50 Ashburton College, P O Box 204, Ashburton 7740 Email: ts@ashcoll.school.nz $161.96

Applications close 4.00pm, Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Phone: 308 4193, ext 812

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Rhonda Sherriff, Operations Manager, PLEASE NOTE: at ennor.rhonda@gmail.com that we have prepared this proof on our oradvertisement phone for a based confidential chat on 027 507 0521

variety of personnel and groups locally, regionally and nationally.

as soon as is practicable WedCommencement: 13 Jan Engineering $447.92 Sat preferred 16 Jan but actual date will be negotiated $521.18 with the successful applicant.

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100% MADE OF NEW ZEALAND

This new “State of the Art” Retirement Village is set in beautiful park like grounds and incorporates a Rest home, Hospital, and serviced studios and apartments, along with stunning communal facilities.

Closing date The role isURL full time with a component of “on-call” responsibility, We are looking for a skilled person to lead, manage _________ With: _______________________________ Date:_______________________________ x tested: x checked: and enhance the College’s Sports Programme. and will be well remunerated to recognise the level of

The successful applicant will have a high level and variety of skill-sets, and an interest in young people and sports administration.

understanding of the instructions received. In approving the on Friday, Applications close advertisement, it is client’s responsibility to check the accuracy of both the advertisement, the media and the position nominated. Cancellation of adverts booked with media will incur a media cancellation fee of $50.

your contact:

January 22, 2016

Rachel

FLOORING Call today for an obligation free quote

East to Burnett St, Ashburton • Phone 03 308 5269

PROCESS WORKERS NEEDED • Ashburton Location • Mid Canterbury Silver Fern Farms is looking for seasonal staff for the 2016 processing season at our Fairton Plant, Ashburton. We offer a great team environment, the money’s good, and you’ll be working with a proud team of people in a progressive food processing company. So if you enjoy working as part of a team, have a ‘can do’ attitude, keen to learn, not afraid of a bit of hard work, and are a New Zealand Citizen/Resident, or hold an open valid work permit, then we want to hear from you. Just remember that Silver Fern Farms is working hard to maintain a drug and alcohol free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory. To apply call into the Fairton Plant Main Office, Office Rd Fairton, RD 2 Ashburton to complete an application form or email francis.renner@silverfernfarms.co.nz Alternatively apply online at careers.silverfernfarms.co.nz

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RURAL TRADING POST USED IRRIGATOR CABLE WANTED

Fencer

ACL has established itself as a leading company in civil contracting with a workforce in excess of 150 staff and has proven itself in a dynamic and challenging market through performance and quality.

Independent labour only contractors would be considered for this position. Applications close Saturday, January 30, 2016. Key attributes: Hard working A positive attitude Focused on safety and delivering high quality work The ability to self manage Motivated Honest and reliable Confident Successful applicants will be required to pass a drug screen.

If you have old, irrigator cable lying around that you no longer need, it could have a future life in the erosion control in our regions rivers.

If you can help, please contact: Ryan Dynes on 0274 351 476 or Ashburton Depot Supervisor, 4 McNally Street, Ashburton, (03) 308 7682.

Regional Council Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha

TRADES, SERVICES

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

Plus much more FREE loan trailer available! From a shovel load to a trailer load. Dobson Street West Ph: 307 8302 Hours: Mon-Fri: 7.30am - 5pm Sat: 7.30am - 12 noon

Email: warrenm@ashcon.co.nz Ph 027 250 2502

Live weight purchase. Please contact Jos Mensen on 021 489 390

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

Looking for a builder with a little more experience?  Housing  Commercial  Farm

0800 274 287 0800 ASHBURTON

Ph 03 308 9936 or 0274 323 258

Buying or selling a property? Call the Guardian today or your real estate advertising 307 7900 requirements.

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REAL ESTATE

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

Ashburton Contracting Ltd PO Box 264 Ashburton 7740

Contact Des anytime for an obligation free quote.

Remember to Flush Your Taps

We are happy to pick up or you can drop off.

Please send applications, including a current CV or details, to:

Wanted Surplus Cows

PUBLIC NOTICES

Ashburton River Engineering section requires more 7-12mm irrigator cable.

An experienced Fencer is required to join our team on the Ashburton Lyndhurst Irrigation Project. Work involves the dismantling and reinstatement of fencelines to allow installation of irrigation pipelines. This is a fixed term position for the duration of the above project, at this stage envisaged to run through until approximately Sept 2016. Tractor, post driver, tools and vehicle are provided.

LISMORE LIVESTOCK

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Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed REAA 2008

FARM WANTED • Mid Canterbury-mid plains to foothills location • Qualified buyer requires medium to larger unit 200ha plus • Sheep/beef, dairy support/ finishing or arable suitable • Immediate or planned possession date For further information or discussion in strict confidence please contact: Greg Jopson Property Brokers 0274 474 382 03 307 9176 Email: gregj@propertybrokers.co.nz www.propertybrokers.co.nz

House for Sale Tinwald, Ashburton Lovely, low maintenance, three double bedroom home. Conservatory off lounge/dining. Galley kitchen. Insulated ceiling and walls. Heated by pellet fire. Generous three car garaging. ¼ acre section with delightful, private gardens. Trademe # 1015134114 Enquiries over $370,000. Enquiries, or for an appointment to view, ph 307 7177 or 027 230 4013.

Some plumbing fittings have potential for minute traces of metals to accumulate in water that has been in the fitting for several hours. Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends you run a mugful of water through your drinking water tap each morning before use to remove any metals that may have dissolved from plumbing fittings. We recommend this simple precaution for all households, including those on public and private water supplies. This notice is issued by Ashburton District Council on behalf of the Director - General of Health, Ministry of Health. ashburtondc.govt.nz

TRADES, SERVICES

COMPUTER PROBLEMS?? For prompt, reliable service Contact Kelvin Boult, KJB Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot Place Ph 308 8989. 30 years local service. Same day service if possible. SUPERGOLD discount card welcomed. HOME handyman available. Minor repairs, painting etc. Ph 027-677-1952.

SITUATIONS WANTED

CONVENTIONAL hay and baleage bales, good quality different lines available. Can deliver in Ashburton area. Phone Tom: 027 390 0002. DEAD LINE SALE - January 27, 2016 at 4.00pm. 25.039 ha Liddles Rd, Hinds. Property #4952, RDR water shares 125, stock water, two bay hay shed, stock yards. Take over date September 21, 2026. All offers to White Fox & Jones. Inquiries to Nathan Sim 303 7073 or 027 928 2256.

WORK wanted for 42 year old man. Licence classes 1-6 F and OSH. Immediate start, experience in road transport, irrigation repairs, stock food. Anything considered. Gordy MOTORING 027 533 7506. 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.

The world’s number 1 selling ATV! Available at D&E - see us for a test drive today! ASHBURTON 832 East St 03 307 9911

Call the Guardian for all your classified requirements. 307 7900

AUTO TRIM, CANVAS & SHADE

Call Toni & Peter May on 03 308 8893 to ﬁnd out more! 151 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton www.petermay.co.nz

Thomas Patrick Happy 10th Birthday Tomy hope you have a fabulous day love you lots and lots. So proud of you. Love Mum, Dad and Joshy. xXxX

LIVESTOCK, PETS

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

www.dne.co.nz 0800 432 633

Birthday Greetings

Guardian Job Vacancies

SERVICES:

Hay covers, farm truck seat covers, upholstery repairs, shade sails and blinds, marquee and event hire.

RURAL TRADING POST

Sophie Smith Happy 7th Birthday Sophie! Hope you have a wonderful day! Lots of love Mum, Dad, Angus and Clara. 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.

10am - 12pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald. 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 1pm, races start 1.30pm sharp. Fords Rd. 1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association and golf croquet, new members welcome. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street, Allenton. 1.15pm GOLF CROQUET WAIREKA. Golf croquet doubles. Waireka Philip Street.

1.15pm GOLF CROQUET. Golf croquet doubles. Waireka, Philip Street. 6pm HOLY NAME PARISH. Mass, Holy Name Church, Havelock Street. 7.30pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Sequence dance, Tinwald Hall, Graham Street.

9.30am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 8.30am Combined service at Ashburton Methodist HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH. Parish. Baring Square East. Mass, Holy Spirit Church, Thomson St, Tinwald. 9.30am 8.30am ST PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Combined service at Ashburton Methodist Worship service. Havelock Street. Parish. Baring Square East. 9.30am 9.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Service and worship with Rev Tevita Taufalele. Summertime worship with communion led by Baring Square Church Lounge. Baring Sq East. Rev Henry Mbambo. 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, Park Street. 10.30am VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall). 10.30am EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Worshipping God and transforming lives. 63 Princes Street, Netherby. 1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM.

A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. Ashburton airport, Seafield Rd. 1.15pm GOLF CROQUET WAIREAK. Golf croquet casual. Waireka, Philip Street. 4.00pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Messy Church. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 7pm VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall).

Monday

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

1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association and golf croquet. New members welcome. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street, Allenton.

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 CHURCH.

Community Garden, Thomson Street. 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.

Sunday

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

10am ASHBURTON COUNTY VETERANS GOLF. Members will play for the Merrett Salver. Gross WFA. Mayfield Golf Club.

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PLANTS, PRODUCE

We currently have funds available to distribute in grants for the following purposes in the Canterbury area: • 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. Applications close at 5pm, Friday, January 29, 2016. For further information and application forms, please contact: 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

Guardian Motoring 307 7900 HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

AKAROA - CHARMING, spacious holiday home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, all electric heating. Sky, all mod cons, short walk to village. Phone Brian 307-8000 or 308-6180.

HIRE

FLOAT hire - single, double and tandem. Reasonable rates. Morrison’s Saddlery & Feed. Phone 308-3422 anytime.

FOR SALE

Plums 1kg Nectarines 1kg Tomatoes 1kg Tele cucumber

$3.99 bag $3.99 bag $1.99 bag $1.49 each

Specials available from 12/01 - 19/01

Road The Green Grocer Main SouthTinwald

Southberry

PERSONAL

FIREWOOD - Green old man pine $140. Blue gum wattle $160. Black poplar $100. All 3.6m³ spilt and delivered. Phone Shane James Firewood 303 7063.

Raspberries Red and Black currants Boysenberry Tayberry Blackberry

HOW LONG WILL YOU BE SINGLE??

freshly picked and PYO. 56 Tinwald Westerfield Mayfield Road, Ashburton. Phone 308 1338 No eftpos

Make 2016 your year for love and happiness. The Love Success Matchmakers can put you in touch with the partner of your choosing at soon as tonight. There is no need to spend another day alone.

308-1095

MEETINGS, EVENTS ALLENTON NETBALL CLUB

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING To be held at the Allenton Rugby Clubrooms, Melrose Road, Ashburton

Monday, January 25, 2016 at 6.30pm.

Existing club and new members are encouraged to attend, as we are looking for more committee members to help run our large Club.

Call 0800 856 640 til 8pm www.lovesuccess.co.nz Matchmaking since 1989

SCOOTER’S - new and secondhand three and four wheel electric scooters and wheel chairs. Call Fred Reddecliffe at Electric Mobility Ashburton today. Phone 308-3602

We are still looking for interest from present and new coaches for the 2016 season.

For further information: Marg Verrall, President 302 4717

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Weekend Services

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

DUTY DOCTORS

307 7900

Cnr Cass & Havelock Sts Phone 308 5409 www.ashburtonbaptist.co.nz

10am Morning Service

Speaker: John McMullan Refreshments to follow 6.00pm House of Prayer

ALL VERY WELCOME

Join us for an Encounter with Jesus Christ Sundays@10.00am Including Children’s Church Everyone is welcome. See you at Cnr Cass & Cameron Sts Ph 308 7610 or 308 7062

CINDY, kiwi, attractive, long hair, size 8, busty. Lots of fun. Phone calls only, private 027 363 7916. NEW, I am busty 38 DD, Asian, pretty, sexy body, size 8, friendly and good massage. Phone 021 0236 1244.

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

TWO BEDROOM flat close to town, churches and schools. $295 per week. Phone 308 BOARD offered. Allenton 9914 or 027 250 7425. area. $140 per week, includes power. Must be working. For more information, ph 027 699 5562.

TO RENT COUNTRY HOME IN MT SOMERS AREA. Comfortable, sunny three bedroom home. New carpet, insulation both underfloor and ceiling, new free standing wood burner, double garage, other outbuildings available if required. All enquiries phone 021 022 31522 or 021 056 1616.

MENTAL HEALTH

HOSPITAL VISITING HOURS

SAFE CARE - 24 hr Rape and Sexual

Call free on 0800 222 955. Ask for the Crisis Team. Assault Crisis Support. Ph: 03 364 8791

Public Holidays 10am - 5pm.

TINWALD POOL

Saturday & Sunday: 12noon - 7pm

MAIL CLOSING TIMES

VICTIMS SUPPORT GROUP

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24/7 Appraisals 308 6173

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ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE FAST POST: Mon - Fri 6pm STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 6pm 24 hr - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 POST DELIVERY CENTRES 846) - Direct dials to a volunteer. Mon - Fri 5pm Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - Allenton & Tinwald: Mon - Fri 4.30pm 2pm - outside of these hours leave a message. Methven & Rakaia: ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS ALCOHOL DRUG HELP LINE Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm Call us free on (0800 787 797). Residential Area: Mon - Fri 1pm Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days. INFORMATION CENTRES ASHBURTON REST HOMES LIFELINE - Toll-Free: 0800 353 353 ASHBURTON - Sat 10am until 2pm. COLDSTREAM HOUSE, CAMERON COURTS Sun CLOSED. Public holidays from 10am until OMMUNITY ERVICES and PRINCES COURT all have DAILY, 2pm. Phone 308-1050. unrestricted visiting. METHVEN - Saturday, Sunday and Public ART GALLERY METHVEN & RAKAIA AREA Holidays 10am until 3pm. 327 West Street, phone 308 1133. EMERGENCY DENTIST Saturday and Sunday doctor and emergency Phone 302-8955 or isite@midcanterburynz.com Open Daily: 10am – 4pm Wed: 10am – 7pm If you do not have or cannot contact your details, please telephone the Methven Medical regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY BUS DEPARTURES Centre, ph 302 8105. Reservations & timetables, 24-hour service. for the name of the rostered weekend dentist Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. Ashburton Hospital DOES NOT Freephone for reservations: 0800 802 802. in Christchurch. Hours 9am-5pm, Saturdays, Saturday: 10am - 1pm, Sunday 1pm - 4pm provide an accident and emergency service. BUSES - Southbound: 9.30am, 3.20pm. Sundays and Public Holidays. Except in cases of emergency, persons requiring ASHBURTON MUSEUM Northbound: 12.30pm, 5.10pm. medical attention must consult their own or the ELPLINE ERVICES 327 West Street, Asburton. Ph 307 7890. Open duty general practitioner. Persons subsequently weekdays 10am - 4pm, weekends 1pm - 4pm. NIMAL ERVICES requiring treatment at Ashburton Hospital must ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Research facilities weekday afternoons. DOG, STOCK & NOISE CONTROL Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) or 027 have a general practitioners note of referral. 857 2133 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous. EA NETWORKS CENTRE - POOLS Ashburton District Council 03-307-7700 - 24 PHARMACIES hour service. org.nz for more information. 20 River Terrace - Phone 03 308 4020 Wises Pharmacy, Countdown Complex, East WEEKEND HOURS: Sat & Sun 7am - 7pm. 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 passports with them. Allenton Medical Centre, The Mall, Harrison Street, will be the duty doctor for Saturday until 8am Monday. They will hold surgery from 10am to 12 noon and from 6pm to 7pm both days. No appointment necessary. Surgery phone 308 9139.

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DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

Street, will be open from 9am - 1pm Saturday, from 10am - 1pm Sunday and from 6pm - 8pm both evenings.

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.

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VETERINARIANS ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 0276 838 000, 149 Cameron St, Ashburton: Duty vet: Ben 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: Andrew Robinson. Small: Ref Vetlife. CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, West Street Clinic, West Street, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Renate Haveman. VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Ph 03 307 5195, Cnr East St & Smithfield Rd, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Large: Matthew Hart. Small: Lynlee Kueh. Vet Ent and Vet Life now operate a joint afterhours small animal emergency service. To use this service please phone your vet as usual.

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6am Te Karere 3 2 6:30 Country Calendar 3 0 7am Mucking In 3 0 7:30 Infomercials 9am Tagata Pasifika 9:30 Come Dine With Me PGR 3 Noon F Who’s Doing The Dishes? 3 1pm Showtime PGR 3 0 1:30 There And Back 3 0 2pm Location, Location, Location 30 3pm The Force PGR 3 0 3:30 Border Patrol 3 0 4pm Miguel’s Feasts 4:30 Renovation King 5pm The Fishing Show – Classic Episodes 0 6pm One News 0

6am Tiki Tour 3 0 6:25 Wiki The Kiwi 3 0 6:35 Buzzy Bee And Friends 3 0 6:40 Miles From Tomorrowland 0 7:05 The Amazing World Of Gumball 3 0 7:30 Gravity Falls 3 0 7:55 Pokemon XY 0 8:20 Transformers Robots In Disguise 3 0 8:45 Adventure Time 3 0 9:10 F Breadwinners 0 9:35 Lab Rats 0 10am 2Kaha PGR 3 10:30 Step By Step 3 0 11am Full House 3 0 11:30 Young And Hungry PGR 0 Noon Red Band Society PGR 1pm M Honey, I Shrunk The Kids PGR 3 1989 Family Adventure. 0 2:55 Regular Show PGR 0 3:05 Black-Ish PGR 0 3:35 The Neighbours PGR 0 4pm The Amazing Race 0 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 My Wife And Kids 3 0 6pm Food Fighters 0 7pm M Journey To The 7pm MasterChef Australia 0 Centre Of The Earth PGR 8pm Lotto This week’s Lotto draw. 3 2008 Fantasy Adventure. 8:05 Doc Martin PGR Louisa is On a quest to find out what not pleased when her new happened to his missing art teacher wants to try out brother, a scientist, his nephew some rather alternative ideas and their mountain guide on the children; Dr Timoney discover a lost world in the is involved in a car accident centre of the Earth. Brendan outside the school. 0 Fraser, Josh Hutcherson. 0 9:05 Coronation Street Little 8:45 M Dark Shadows PGR victories appease Gary and 2012 Comedy Horror. Johnny Owen. 0 Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer. 0 10:05 Sherlock AO 3 0

11:50 Call The Midwife AO 3 0 12:50 Emmerdale PGR 3 0 2:50 Neighbourhood 3 0 3:20 Infomercials 3:50 L Football – English Premier League

CHOICE TV 6am Restoration Man 7am Selling New York 7:30 Gardeners’ World 8am IFish Paul Worsteling presents this fishing show that travels to all corners of Australia and abroad. 8:30 World’s Wildest City 9am The Water Brothers 9:30 Shane Delia’s Moorish Spice Journey 10am Wild Kitchen 10:30 Million Dollar Contractor 11am Yard Crashers 11:30 Auction Kings Noon My Dream Derelict Home 1pm Gardeners’ World 1:30 Restoration Man 2:30 Selling New York 3pm Auction 3:30 Sophie In The Souk 4pm LA Frock Stars 5pm Jamie’s Chef 6pm Travels With The Bondi Vet 6:30 Baby Animals In The Wild 7:30 Wild Things With Dominic Monaghan Dominic sails the Amazon River in search of the world’s largest beetle, the titan beetle. 8:30 The Jonathan Ross Show 9:30 Vexed AO 10:30 Monkey Thieves 11pm LA Frock Stars

SUNDAY

Midnight The Jonathan Ross Show 1am Travels With The Bondi Vet 1:30 Monkey Thieves 2am Baby Animals In The Wild 3am Vexed AO 4am Sophie In The Souk 4:30 Jamie’s Chef 5:30 Auction

11pm M The Mortal Instruments – City Of Bones AO 2013 Action Adventure Fantasy. 0 1:25 M Goon AO 0 3:05 Jeremy Kyle AO 3 3:55 World’s Worst Holiday Horrors PGR 3 0 4:40 Anger Management AO 3 5:05 2Kaha PGR 3 5:30 It Is Written 3

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PRIME

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6am Charles Stanley 3 6:30 Gone Fishin’ 3 7am Outdoors With Geoff 3 Geoff Thomas showcases the outdoors in New Zealand and abroad. 7:30 Infomercials 9:30 American Dream Builders 3 10:30 Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Home Cooking PGR 3 11am Million Dollar Listing – NY PGR 3 Noon The Real Housewives Of New Jersey PGR 3 1pm America’s Next Top Model – Guys And Girls PGR 3 2pm Flipping Out 2:55 The House That £100k Built (Starting Today) 3 4pm Grand Designs 3 5pm Outdoors With Geoff 5:30 The Simpsons 3 6pm 3 News 7pm M Labyrinth PGR 1986 Adventure. David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly. 9pm M Bandits AO 2001 Comedy Crime. After escaping from prison, two bank robbers who leave a trail of car wrecks, robbed banks, and an adoring public, kidnap a disillusioned housewife and end up fighting for her affection. Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate Blanchett.

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 3 7:10 Digimon Fusion 3 7:35 The X’s 3 8am Oh No! It’s An Alien Invasion 3 8:25 Sidekick 3 8:50 Beyblade – Metal Fury 3 9:15 Power Rangers – Dino Charge 9:40 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Barney And Friends 3 3:30 Infomercials 4:30 Drake And Josh 3 5pm Mr Young 3 5:30 Victorious 3 6pm iCarly 3 6:30 Danger Mouse 7pm Top Chef Masters PGR 3 The chefs create dishes as inspired by romantic comedies. 8pm The Biggest Loser Australia 3 9:55 Super City AO 3 10:20 Just Shoot Me! PGR 3 Finch is forced to protect Adrienne from a suitor who is a lot like him. 0 10:50 How I Met Your Mother PGR 3

6am Home Shopping Noon Marco Pierre White’s Kitchen Wars 3 Marco Pierre White leads the search for the United Kingdom’s best restaurateurs. 1pm Keeping It Pure 3 As an island nation, New Zealand’s marine environment is very important, but what are people doing to it and how can its health be ensured into the future? 2pm British Gardens In Time 3 Nymans was one of the most fashionable gardens from the Edwardian period and interwar years. 3:15 Sachie’s Kitchen 3 3:50 Addicted To Fishing 3 4:20 Tennis – ASB Classic (Highlights) Men’s Week. 5:30 Prime News 6pm Airline 6:30 Animal Airport 7pm University Challenge Victoria v Lincoln. 7:30 Grantchester PGR 3 8:35 Weekend Murders – Silent Witness AO As a professional footballer comes under suspicion when a sex tape links him to a murder, Nikki must cope with the pressure of a new boss and come to terms with Leo’s death.

6am World Rugby 6:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) Australia v India – Second ODI. 7am The Cricket Show 7:30 Tennis – Apia International Sydney (Highlights) Semi-finals. 8am Tennis – Fast4 (Highlights) 8:30 The Fishing Show 9:30 Fishing And Adventure 10am Sport News NZ 10:30 Tennis – Apia International Sydney (Highlights) 11am Tennis – Fast4 (Highlights) 11:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) Noon Cricket – International (Highlights) 12:30 The Cricket Show 1pm UFC Embedded – Dillashaw v Cruz 2pm Motorsport – Dakar Rally (Highlights) 2:30 Sports UK News 3pm Sport News NZ 3:30 Golf World 4pm L Ice Hockey – NHL Anaheim Ducks v Dallas Stars. 7pm Tennis – Apia International Sydney (Highlights) Semifinals. 7:30 Tennis – ASB Men’s Classic (Highlights) Finals. From the ASB Tennis Arena, Auckland. 8:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) New Zealand v Pakistan – First T20. 9pm Fox Sports News 9:30 L Basketball – NBL Championship Townsville Crocs v Adelaide 36ers.

11:25 F Blue Bloods AO The Reagans go after a gang leader who killed someone close to them. 0 12:20 Hannibal AO 1:20 Infomercials 5am Hillsong 3 5:30 Charles Stanley 3

11:15 Infomercials

11pm The Hunters Club PGR The first weekend in May signals the start of the duck-shooting season and the guys travel to the mecca of the sport, Mossburn, to take in the excitement. 11:30 Inside Story – Lethal Lovers AO 3 12:25 Home Shopping

11:30 Rugby – National Sevens (Highlights) Day One. 1am Tennis – Fast4 (Highlights) Australia v The World. 1:30 Fox Sports News 2am Basketball – NBL Championship (Replay) Townsville Crocs v Adelaide 36ers. 4am Ice Hockey – NHL (Replay)

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6am Fox Sports News 8am Golf – Diamond Resort Invitational Day One. 10am Motorsport – Dakar Rally (Highlights) Stage 12 – San Juan to Villa Carlos Paz. 10:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) Blackcaps v Pakistan – First T20. 11am Sport News NZ 11:30 Basketball – NBL (Highlights) Illawarra Hawks Doc Martin Weekend Murders – Silent v New Zealand Breakers. Witness, 8:35pm on Prime 8:05pm on TV One Noon Motorsport – Dakar Rally (Highlights) Stage 12 – San Juan – Villa Carlos Paz. 12:30 Sports THE BOX DISCOVERY MOVIES PREMIERE MOVIES GREATS UK News 1pm Sport News NZ 7:20 Troy MV 2004 Action. 6am Savage Family Diggers 6:50 Tammy ML 2014 Comedy. 6am The Simpsons Super 1:30 Tennis – Apia International Melissa McCarthy, Susan Sarandon. Saturday PG A marathon of Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom. PG 6:30 Mythbusters PG Sydney (Highlights) Semi-finals. 8:25 Wild Card MC 2013 Drama. Simpson’s episodes. 8:30 Whose 10am Red Dragon 16VC 2002 7:30 Mythbusters PG 8:30 ET 2pm Tennis – Fast4 (Highlights) 9:55 The Pyramid 16VLC 2014 Line Is It Anyway? US PG Thriller. Anthony Hopkins, Edward Fishing Escapes PG 9:25 Yukon 2:30 The Cricket Show Horror. Ashley Hinshaw. 8:55 Pawn Stars PG Norton, Ralph Fiennes. Men M 10:20 Men, Women, Wild 3pm Cricket – International 11:25 Kingsman – The Secret 9:20 Survivor – Samoa PG 12:05 He’s Just Not That Into You (Highlights) Blackcaps v Pakistan M 10:20 Men, Women, Wild Service 16VL 2014 Action. Colin Firth. MLS 2009 Comedy. Jennifer Aniston, – First T20. 3:35 L Cricket – 10:10 Survivor – Samoa PG M 12:10 Gold Rush PG 1:05 FBI 1:30 Into The Storm MC 2014 11am Survivor – Samoa PG Bradley Cooper, Justin Long. Takedowns M 2pm Artefact Women’s Big Bash Sydney Sixers Thriller. Richard Armitage. 11:50 Survivor – Samoa PG 2:15 As Good As It Gets ML 1997 Or Fiction PG 2:25 Artefact v Sydney Thunder. 6:30 Cricket – 3pm Tammy ML 2014 Comedy. 12:40 The Woodsmen PG Comedy. Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt. International (Highlights) Australia Or Fiction PG 2:55 Close Melissa McCarthy, Susan Sarandon. 1:30 RBT MC 2pm Border Security Encounters PG 3:20 Close 4:35 The Young Victoria PGV 2009 v India – Second ODI. 4:35 Mindscape MLS 2013 Thriller. PG 2:25 Hardcore Pawn PGL 7pm Cricket – International Drama. Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend. Encounters PG 3:50 Railroad Mark Strong, Taissa Farmiga. 2:50 Parking Wars PGL 3:40 Law 6:20 Knocked Up 16LS 2007 Comedy. Blackcaps v Pakistan – First T20. Alaska PG 4:45 Auction Hunters 6:15 Noah MV 2014 Drama. And Order – LA MV 4:30 The 7:30 The Cricket Show Katherine Heigl, Seth Rogan. PG 5:15 Auction Hunters PG Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly. Simpsons Super Saturday PG 8:05 L Cricket – T20 Big Bash 8:30 Pitch Black MVL 2000 Sci-fi. 8:30 Life Of Crime 16VLSC 2013 7:30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? US 5:40 How The Universe Works PG League Sydney Sixers v Sydney Vin Diesel, Radha Mitchell. 6:35 Gold Rush PG 7:30 Treehouse Crime. Tim Robbins, Jennifer Aniston. PG 8pm Pawn Stars PG Thunder. 11:10 L Cricket 10:20 Hannibal Rising 18V 2007 Masters PG 8:30 Redwood Kings PG 10:10 Fifty Shades Of Grey 18LS 8:30 Hardcore Pawn PGL – T20 Big Bash League Perth Horror. Gaspard Ulliel, Li Gong, 9:30 Insane Pools – Off The Deep 2015 Drama. Jamie Dornan, Dakota 9pm Duck Commander ML Scorchers v Melbourne Stars. Rhys Ifans. End PG 10:30 Auction Hunters PG Johnson. 9:30 The Woodsmen PG SUNDAY 11pm Wildest Indochina PG SUNDAY 10:30 RBT MC 11pm Border SUNDAY 2:40 Cricket – T20 Big Bash SUNDAY 12:20 Eternal Sunshine Of The Security PG 11:30 Played 16VLSC 12:15 The Reckoning MVLS 2014 League (Highlights) Sydney Sixers Midnight Men, Women, Wild M Spotless Mind MLS 2004 Drama. Thriller. 1:40 Life Of Crime 16VLSC SUNDAY v Sydney Thunder. 3:10 The 2:05 Knocked Up 16LS 2007 Comedy. Cricket Show 3:30 Rugby – 12:55 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 2013 Crime. 3:20 Fifty Shades 12:25 Raw MC 3:10 Played Katherine Heigl, Seth Rogan. 1:50 Dangerous Flights M Of Grey 18LS 2015 Drama. 16VLSC 4am Whose Line Is It National Sevens (Highlights) Day 4:10 Pitch Black MVL 2000 Sci-fi. 2:45 Auction Hunters PG 5:30 Bafta: A Life In Pictures – Anyway? US PG 4:25 Pawn Stars One. 5am Cricket – T20 Big Bash 3:15 Dirty Jobs PG 4:10 Dangerous Ben Kingsley PG 2012 Documentary. 5:55 As Good As It Gets ML 1997 PG 4:50 Hardcore Pawn PGL League (Replay) Sydney Sixers v 5:55 Noah MV 2014 Drama. 5:15 Survivor – Samoa PG Comedy. Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt. Sydney Thunder. Flights M 5:05 Mythbusters PG

6:30 Pukoro 3 2 7am Dora Matatoa 3 2 7:30 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 3 2 8am Pukana 3 2 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Pumanawa – Celebrating Maori In Business 3 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Toku Reo 3 2 10:30 Toku Reo 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Rugby – French Top 14 (Highlights) Coverage of the 2015 premier French rugby competition, Top 14. 2:30 Hoiho 3 3pm Fitness In The Whare 3

3:30 The Rugby Show 3 5pm Native Kitchen 3 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Waka Huia 3 6:30 Patapatai 3 7pm The Zoo 7:30 M The Swan Princess 1994 Family. John Cleese, Jack Pallance. 9:30 M Belle De Jour AO 1967 Drama. Catherine Deneuve, Jean Sorel, Michel Piccoli. 11:20 Te Kaea 3 2 11:50 Closedown

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

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6am Wonder Dogs 3 0 6:25 The Fishing Show 3 0 7:15 Are We There Yet? 3 0 7:40 Tagata Pasifika 3 8:05 Praise Be 8:35 Attitude 3 0 9:05 How To Look At A Painting 3 0 9:30 Going Going Gone 3 0 10am Waka Huia Summer Series Whakangau. 10:30 Marae PGR 3 2 11am Neighbourhood 3 0 11:30 Unsung Heroes PGR 3 0 11:55 F Freaks And Creeps 3 0 1pm Undercover Boss PGR 3 0 2pm The Art Of The Architect 3 0 2:55 F Britain’s Biggest Hoarders PGR 3 0 3:55 Gadget Man 3 0 4:25 Keeping Up With The Kaimanawas PGR 3 0 4:55 N The Zoo 0 6pm One News 0

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6am Tiki Tour 3 0 6:25 Art Attack 0 6:45 The Octonauts 3 0 7:10 The Tom And Jerry Show 3 0 7:30 Get Ace 3 0 7:55 M TMNT Action. 0 9:25 Crash And Bernstein 0 10:10 Jessie 0 10:30 Bachelor In Paradise PGR Noon M Encino Man PGR 3 1992 Adventure Comedy. Sean Astin, Brendan Fraser, Pauly Shore. 0 1:45 Melissa And Joey PGR 0 2:45 A To Z PGR 0 3:15 Hot In Cleveland PGR 0 3:45 Wipeout 3 0 4:45 M Open Season 2006 Animated. Voices of Ashton Kutcher, Martin Lawrence, Debra Messing, Billy Connolly. 0 6:30 The Middle 3 0

TV THREE 6am Life TV 3 6:30 Brian Houston 3 7am Charles Stanley 3 8am Universal Church Of The Kingdom Of God – UCKG TV 3 8:30 Turning Point 3 9am Both Worlds 3 0 9:25 Re-Think 9:55 Safe Crackers PGR 3 0 10:15 Food Glorious Food 3 11:10 Native Kitchen 3 0 11:35 Pet Hoarders PGR 3 0 12:30 Storage Hunters PGR 3 1pm Motorsport – Asia Pacific Carrera Cup Round 11 and 12 – Singapore. 0 1:30 Motorsport – Asia Pacific Carrera Cup 2pm Motorsport – Wanganui Cemetery Street Race 0 3pm Motorsport – NHRA Pamona 4:30 Motorsport – Formula Drift US 5pm Ice Road Truckers PGR 3 0 6pm 3 News

7pm M Tangled PG 2010 7pm Border Security 0 7pm House Rules PGR 0 Animated. Rapunzel has 7:30 F Shark Look at 8:30 M GI Joe – Retaliation spent her life in a tower, but how Great Whites talk to AO 2013 Action. The GI Joes now a runaway thief has each other through body are not only fighting their stumbled upon her, she is language. 0 enemy, Cobra, they must about to discover the world 8:30 N Doctor Foster AO 0 also contend with threats – and herself – for the first 9:35 N Cuffs AO 0 from within the government time. Voices of Mandy Moore, 10:50 N Indian Summers AO that threaten their existence. Zachary Levi. 0 Epic drama set in the summer Dwayne Johnson, Channing of 1932 where India dreams of 8:50 M Scary Movie 5 AO Tatum, Bruce Willis. 0 2013 Comedy Horror. 0 independence, but the British 10:50 M Devil AO 3 2010 10:35 M The Exorcist AO 1973 are clinging to power. 0 Horror Drama. Geoffrey Horror. Linda Blair. 0 Arend, Chris Messina. 0 12:15 Mr Selfridge PGR 3 0 1:05 Being Me 0 1:30 Emmerdale PGR 3 0 3:25 Infomercials

CHOICE TV 6am Buying The Bayou 6:30 Through The Bible With Les Feldick 7am Wild Things With Dominic Monaghan 8am Sophie In The Souk 8:30 Travels With The Bondi Vet 9am Auction 9:30 Jamie’s Chef 10:30 LA Frock Stars 11:30 Baby Animals In The Wild 12:30 Wild Things With Dominic Monaghan 1:30 The Jonathan Ross Show 2:30 Airport 24/7 3:30 The Tropic Of Cancer 4:30 Made In Italy With Silvia Colloca 5pm The View From River Cottage 5:30 Kylie Kwong – My China 6pm Garage Gold 6:30 The Auction House 7:30 Final Offer Sellers attempt to sell their treasures for the best price, but if they pass on an offer and they can’t go back. 8:30 M Source Code AO 2011 Thriller. A helicopter pilot recruited for a top-secret military operation finds himself on a very different kind of mission. Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan. 10:30 The Time Of Our Lives AO 11:30 Caroline Quentin’s National Parks

MONDAY

12:30 M Source Code AO 2011 Thriller. Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan. 3am Airport 24/7 4am The Tropic Of Cancer 5am The View From River Cottage 5:30 Kylie Kwong – My China

1:10 The Walking Dead AO 3 0 2am Ten 7 Summer PGR 3 2:25 Infomercials 3am Jeremy Kyle AO 3 3:55 Two And A Half Men PGR 3 0 4:15 It Is Written 3 4:45 Secret Life Of The American Teenager PGR 3 5:30 Infomercials

12:40 Infomercials 5:30 Brian Houston @ Hillsong TV 3

FOUR 6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am Strawberry Shortcake 3 7:20 Care Bears 3 7:45 Ready, Steady, Wiggles 3 7:55 Tree Fu Tom 3 8:20 Julius Jr 3 8:45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 3 8:55 As Told By Ginger 3 9:20 Care Bears 10:30 Wonder Pets 3 10:55 Chuggington 3 11:05 Bob The Builder 3 11:15 Super Healthy Monsters 3 11:30 Pingu 3 11:35 Barney And Friends 3 Noon Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Barney And Friends 3 3:30 Infomercials 4:30 Drake And Josh 3 5pm Entertainment Tonight Weekend 6pm iCarly 3 6:30 Danger Mouse 7pm The Big Adventure 3 8:30 M Romeo + Juliet PGR 3 1996 Romantic Drama. Mixing Shakespeare’s classic prose with contemporary imagery, this is a brilliant new interpretation of the timeless tale of star-crossed lovers. Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes. 10:40 Entertainment Tonight Weekend 11:35 Infomercials

PRIME

7pm Storage Wars PGR 7:30 Coast Australia 3 8:35 Making New Zealand – Power 3 9:40 Best Of Bones PGR 3 A murder and a kidnapping in Iran lead to a full scale investigation. Meanwhile, Booth’s addiction puts others in grave danger. 10:35 Fleming – The Man Who Would Be Bond AO 3 2014 11:35 QI AO 3 Stephen Fry looks at insects and other invertebrates, featuring Sarah Millican, Jimmy Carr, Johnny Vegas and Alan Davies as panellists. 12:10 Home Shopping

MAORI TV 10am The Journey To Success 3 10:30 Tales From The Trails 3 11:30 Waka Huia 3 12:30 Taniwha Rau 3 1:30 The Festival 3 2pm Te Hau Awhiowhio 3 2:30 Poitukohu – Basketball (Highlights) AA Girls Quarter-final – Wellington Girls v Western Heights. 3:30 French Top 14 Rugby 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Whaikorero PGR 3 6:30 Poutiriao PGR 3 2

THE BOX 6:05 Survivor – Samoa PG 6:55 Survivor – Samoa PG 7:45 Survivor – Samoa PG 8:35 Played 16VLSC 9:25 The Simpsons Super Sunday PG A marathon of Simpson’s episodes. 11:55 Raw MC 2:40 WWE Main Event MC 3:40 SmackDown! MC 5:25 RBT MC 5:55 Border Security PG 6:20 Duck Commander ML 6:45 The Woodsmen PG 7:35 Covert Affairs MV While on holiday in Stockholm with Danielle, Annie is asked to courier a package for the CIA – but the mission puts both their lives in danger. 8:30 NCIS MV 9:30 NCIS MV 10:30 CSI – Cyber MV 11:30 Covert Affairs MV

MONDAY

12:30 Smackdown MC 2:10 CSI – Cyber MV 3:05 NCIS MV 3:55 NCIS MV 4:45 Duck Commander ML 5:10 Covert Affairs MV

SKY SPORT 1

6am Religious Programming 10:30 Sport Box The best of the past week’s sports from New Zealand and around the world. Noon The Hoarder Next Door PGR 3 Once a television star, Tricia is now drowning in her home under a hoard of junk. From traditional psychotherapy to martial arts, can leading psychotherapist Stelios Kiosses turn Tricia’s life around? 1pm MythBusters PGR 3 2pm The Odd Couple PGR 3 2:25 Dogs – Their Secret Lives 3 3:25 Bondi Rescue PGR 3 3:50 Great British Food Revival 3 4:20 Tennis – ASB Classic (Highlights) Men’s Week. 5:30 Prime News 6pm North Pole Ice Airport 3

6am Football – Hyundai A-League (Replay) Perth Glory v Melbourne City FC. 8am World Rugby 8:30 Soccer Saturday 10:30 Football – League Championship (Replay) Sheffield Wednesday v Leeds United. 12:30 Motorsport – Dakar Rally (Highlights) Stage 13. 1pm Motorsport – Dakar Rally (Highlights) Week Two. 1:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) New Zealand v Pakistan – First T20. 2pm Sport News NZ 2:30 Sports UK News 3pm Tennis – ASB Classic (Highlights) Men’s Final. 4pm Golf – Diamond Resort Invitational Day Three. 6pm The Cricket Show 6:30 L Cricket – International New Zealand v Pakistan – Second T20. 10:30 Cricket – International (Replay) New Zealand v Pakistan – Second T20. From Seddon Park, Hamilton.

2:30 Rugby – National Sevens (Highlights) 4am Motorsport – Dakar Rally (Highlights) 4:30 Motorsport – Dakar Rally (Highlights) 5am Basketball – NBL Championship (Highlights) 5:30 Football – Hyundai A-League (Highlights)

SKY SPORT 2 8:30 Cricket – T20 Big Bash League (Replay) Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars. From the Waca, Perth. Noon Sport News NZ 12:30 Tennis – ASB Classic Men’s Finals. 2:30 Tennis – Apia International Sydney (Highlights) Final. From the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre. 3pm The Cricket Show Tangled Devil 3:20 Cricket – T20 Big Bash 7pm on TV2 10:50pm on TV3 League (Highlights) Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder. From the SCG, Sydney. DISCOVERY MOVIES PREMIERE MOVIES GREATS 8:10 The Young Victoria PGV 2009 3:50 Cricket – T20 Big Bash 6am Savage Family Diggers PG 8:10 Mindscape MLS 2013 Thriller. League (Highlights) Perth Scorchers 6:30 Mythbusters PG 7:30 Secret Drama. Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend. Mark Strong, Taissa Farmiga. v Melbourne Stars. From the Waca, Space Escapes PG 8:30 Gold Rush PG 9:50 Life Of Crime 16VLSC 2013 9:55 Knocked Up 16LS 2007 Comedy. Perth. 9:25 Treehouse Masters PG Crime. Tim Robbins, Jennifer Aniston. Katherine Heigl, Seth Rogan. 4:18 L Cricket – International 10:20 Redwood Kings PG 11:30 The Reckoning MVLS 2014 12:05 Eternal Sunshine Of The Australia v India – Third ODI. First 11:15 Kings Of The Wild M Thriller. Jonathan LaPaglia. Spotless Mind MLS 2004 Drama. innings from the MCG, Melbourne. 12:10 Alaska – Battle On The Bay PG 12:55 Noah MV 2014 Drama. 1:50 Pitch Black MVL 2000 Sci-fi. 7:55 The Cricket Show 1:05 Predators Up Close M Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly. Vin Diesel, Radha Mitchell. 8:25 L Cricket – International 2pm Secret Space Escapes PG 3:15 The Butterfly Room MVL 2012 3:40 The Wedding Planner PGL Australia v India – Third ODI. Second 2:55 Secret Space Escapes PG Horror. Barbara Steele, Ray Wise. 2001 Romantic Comedy. innings from the MCG, Melbourne. 3:50 Secret Space Escapes PG 4:40 A Walk Among The 5:25 Hancock MVL 2008 Action. MONDAY 4:45 Engine Addict PG 5:40 Insane Tombstones 16VLS 2013 Thriller. Will Smith, Jason Bateman. Pools – Off The Deep End PG 12:20 Cricket – International Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens. 7pm Scary Movie 16VLS 2000 6:35 Yukon Men M 7:30 Enigma (Highlights) Blackcaps v Pakistan – 6:35 The Monuments Men MV Comedy Horror. Carmen Electra. Man PG 8:30 Close Encounters PG Second T20. From Seddon Park in 2014 Drama. George Clooney. 8:30 Scary Movie 2 16LS 2001 9pm Close Encounters PG Hamilton. 8:30 The Second Best Exotic Comedy Horror. Tori Spelling. 9:30 Artifact Or Fiction PG 12:50 Cricket – T20 Big Bash Marigold Hotel PGLS 2015 Comedy. 9:55 Scary Movie 3 MVL 10pm Artifact Or Fiction PG League (Highlights) Sydney Sixers Judi Dench, Maggie Smith. 2003 Comedy. Anna Faris, 10:30 Redwood Kings PG v Sydney Thunder. From the SCG, 10:35 Gone Girl 16VLS 2014 Thriller. Pamela Anderson, Charlie Sheen. 11:30 Wondernesia PG Sydney. Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike. 11:20 Predator MVL 1987 Action. 1:20 Cricket – T20 Big Bash MONDAY Arnold Schwarzenegger. MONDAY League (Highlights) Perth Scorchers Midnight Auction Hunters PG 1am The Wedding Bros 16LS 2008 MONDAY v Melbourne Stars. From the Waca, 12:30 Secret Space Escapes PG Comedy. 2:20 The Butterfly Room 1:05 The Wedding Planner Perth. 1:25 Bering Sea Gold PG MVL 2012 Horror. 3:45 A Walk PGL 2001 Romantic Comedy. 2am Football – Hyundai 2:20 Auction Hunters PG Among The Tombstones 16VLS 2:50 Hancock MVL 2008 Action. A-League (Replay) Newcastle Jets v 2:45 Savage Family Diggers PG 2013 Thriller. 5:40 The Second 4:20 Scary Movie 16VLS 2000 Wellington Phoenix. 3:15 Dangerous Flights M Best Exotic Marigold Hotel PGLS Comedy Horror. 5:50 Scary Movie 2 4am Football – ASB Premiership 4:10 Dirty Jobs PG 2015 Comedy. 16LS 2001 Comedy Horror. (Replay) Waitakere United v Phoenix. 5:05 Mythbusters PG 7pm Moko Aotearoa 3 7:30 N The Big Sing 8pm Find Me A Maori Bride PGR 3 Comedy series that follows Tama and Hori, a pair of metrosexual Maori men on a quest to find themselves an authentic Maori bride. 8:30 M Life Is Beautiful – La Vita È Bella AO 1997 Comedy Romance. Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini. 10:35 Te Kaea 3 2 11:05 Closedown

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BLACK – Hamish and Wendy are delighted to announce the arrival of Wallace Hamish David, born January 8, 2016, weighing 7 pounds 9 oz. A little brother for Zoe, Special thanks to Midwives Sandy Sigel and Sandra Scott.

ENGAGEMENTS

GORMAN - MILLER – Mark and Louise Gorman together with Mike and Promise Miller (Baker, Montana, USA) are delighted and excited to announce the engagement of Jack and Savannah.

HEALEY - HOPKINSON – Glenn and Briony are thrilled to announce their engagement in Melbourne, much to the delight of Joan and Bill, and Christine and Barry. LUSK - KAY – David and Ann Lusk are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Renée, to Danny, son of Daniel and Berni Kay (Brisbane).

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LYONS, Patricia Mary Valmai (Trish) (late of Christchurch) – Peacefully at home Ashburton, on January 13, 2016. Aged 60 years. Dearly loved wife of Joe Lyons (Ashburton) and loved step mum of David and Janelle Lyons, Stephen and Justine Lyons, Nicola and Earl Tremain, and their children (all of Australia). Beloved daughter of the late Leonard and Josephine McBride (Timaru) and loved sister of Bernard McBride and family (Wellington). A sincere thank you to Dr Chris Ryan for his compassionate care. The Lyon’s Family messages to PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers a donation in her memory to Cancer Research would be appreciated and may be made at the service or to P O Box 13450 Christchurch 8141. The funeral service will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on THURSDAY January 21, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton Ph 307 7433

SMALL, Walter James – On January 14, 2016. Suddenly and peacefully at Coldstream Rest Home, Ashburton. In his 93rd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Williamina (Lattie). Loved and treasured father and father in law of Janice and Graeme (Ashburton), Angela and Laurie (Templeton), Bruce and Atholea (Timaru) and Graeme and Elizabeth (Ashburton). Proud and loved grandad of Susanne and Murray McFarlane (Geraldine), Michael and Wendy Stanway (Australia), David, Simon, and Phillippa (Timaru), James and Stacey (Australia), Jonathon, Anna, and Thomas (Ashburton). Loved great grandad of Harry, and Connie McFarlane, and Abbey, and Megan Stanway and Charlotte, Lucas, and EvieRose Small. “Remembered and loved Never forgotten.” Messages to ‘Terracedale’ 527 Stranges Road, R D 4, Ashburton 7774. In lieu of flowers donations to Diabetes Ashburton would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Walter’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Havelock Street Ashburton on TUESDAY January 19, commencing at 3.00pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Paterson’s Funeral Services

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SOMERVILLE, Ben Wilson – Barb, Mark and Megan would like to thank all the those who attended Ben’s funeral, sent cards or flowers, visited and shared some time and those who kept us fed. Your support has been truly awesome since Ben’s passing as it always was, while he was living amongst us. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement as replying to you all individually would take out a small forest!

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OVERNIGHT MIN

10 11

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TUESDAY: Becoming fine early with high cloud. Northwest winds.

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SUN PROTECTION ALERT

9:20 – 6:00 AM

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NZ Situation

Wind km/h less than 30 fine

30 to 59 fog

isolated snow thunder flurries

sleet thunder

Canterbury Plains

rain

snow

hail

60 plus

TODAY

FZL: Above 3000m

Scattered rain clearing from the south in the morning, then increasing fine spells. Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: Light.

TOMORROW

FZL: Above 3000m

Fine spells, but patchy drizzle about the foothills. Wind at 1000m: Light winds. Wind at 2000m: W 30 km/h dying out.

Cloudy with patchy drizzle. Easterly breezes.

MONDAY Cloudy with patchy drizzle clearing in the morning, but a few showers possible from afternoon. Northeasterlies.

Cloudy with morning drizzle patches and a few spots of rain. Northerlies developing.

TUESDAY

MONDAY

Cloudy periods with rain about the divide. Northerlies strengthening in exposed places.

Becoming fine early with high cloud. Northeast winds easing.

WEDNESDAY

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fine drizzle rain snow rain showers fine fog fine fine thunder fog fine fine fine

Rain, possibly heavy about the divide, and scattered falls elsewhere. Strong or gale NW.

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9:44 3:59 10:15 4:25 10:45 4:59 11:15 5:28 11:46 6:01 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 4 minutes.

Rise 6:09 am Set 9:15 pm

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fine

Hamilton

fine

Napier

fine

Bad fishing

Set 12:10 am Rise 12:56 pm

First quarter

Rise 6:10 am Set 9:14 pm

Bad

Bad fishing

Set 12:44 am Rise 2:06 pm

Full moon

24 Jan 2:47 pm www.ofu.co.nz

Rise 6:12 am Set 9:14 pm

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Good fishing Set 1:19 am Rise 3:15 pm

Last quarter

1 Feb

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rain

Nelson

showers

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fine

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Timaru

clearing

Queenstown

fine

Dunedin

fine

Invercargill

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Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 2:10 pm, yesterday

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 2:10 pm, yesterday 149.1 Nth Ashburton at 12:40 pm, yesterday

2.88

Sth Ashburton at 2:10 pm, yesterday

5.08

Rangitata Klondyke at 2:05 pm, yesterday

69.6

Waitaki Kurow at 12:40 pm, yesterday

390.7

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Canterbury Readings

Monday

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Auckland

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Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing Saturday

NZ Today

Canterbury High Country

Scattered rain, clearing from the south in the morning, then afternoon fine spells. Drizzle in the south at night. Northeasterly breezes developing in the afternoon.

Saturday, 16 January 2016

From tomorrow through to Tuesday, a low forms over the Tasman Sea and a northeast flow develops over New ew Zealand. On Wednesday, the low moves southwards over the far south of the South Island and a northwest flow covers much of New Zealand.

mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers

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MONDAY: Occasional drizzle. Northeasterlies.

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HARRIS, Harold Winston, (Harry) – 28-2-1943 - 14-12-2015 Jill and family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the people who gave us their support at the time of Harry’s death, the Rakaia Bowling Club for their wonderful tribute, the Rakaia Nurses and Ashburton Palliative Care Nurses for their care and to all our friends and neighbours for the visits, food, cards and flowers, it was a great comfort at such a sad time. Thank you, Jill.

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DEATHS

Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 13.6 26.9 Max to 4pm 13.6 Minimum 13.0 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm January to date 23.4 Avg Jan to date 28 2016 to date 23.4 28 Avg year to date Wind km/h S 20 At 4pm Strongest gust NW 81 Time of gust 8:15am

to 4pm yesterday

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Timaru Airport

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13.0 26.9 13.0 –

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SW 37 NW 89 12:37pm

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ACROSS 1. Our Father may give us a lift (11) 6. A young sow that’s let loose (3) 8. It makes us pry into such cloying sweetness (5) 10. Can’t fail a sort-out if one is unreasonably zealous (9) 11. Was he angry to return as god of love? (4) 12. Signs one manuscript version of them (5) 13. While waiting, find this at Greenwich (8) 16. A legislator who turned to treason (7) 17. The thought that it could be almost perfect (4) 18. As soon as a single Conservative is included (4) 19. Exuberant style of a threemaster with nothing in it (7) 21. Rapidly increase the scale tea is blended to (8) 23. Get prepared for a number of things in succession (5) 26. The determination with which one will clench one’s teeth (4) 27. Expert group consider it to be a reservoir (5-4) 28. A leg, one that might prove nimble (5) 29. A confused type of dish with a crust (3) 30. The criteria of such notes to be arranged (11)

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DOWN 1. Where one might stop off and freeze – or buy stamps (4,6) 2. See the picture that is made of the furniture (5-5,5) 3. Rests so peers can reassemble (7) 4. A tint that will give one protection from the sun (5) 5. Muscle that turns right at root of it (7) 6. The church’s expulsion was once a piece of correspondence (15) 7. Will be inclined to have a go at jousting (4)

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9. In which the ashes got burnt in the middle (3) 13. Romanic form of a Mediterranean island (7) 14. Quite an altered piece from the past (7) 15. People on the box who go in among the newspapers (10) 19. Support one of a pair making an enclosure (7) 20. Draw out a passage (7) 22. It mixes with gin, like sol-fa (5) 24. A get-up for one to fit with sails (3) 25. Don’t go on at this point (4)

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across 7. Indefatigable 8. Permanently 12. Dotage 14. Thrice 16. Save up 18. Refuse 19. Flower vases 23. Lets well alone Down 1. Snap 2. Peer 3. Damage 4. Direct 5. Vast 6. Play 9. Estival 10. Leisure 11. Cere 12. Dose 13. Gnu 15. Hoe 17. Peeler 18. Revile 19. Flew 20. Oast 21. Sole 22. Song QUICK Across 6. Rapidly 7. Weary 9. Bad 10. Decadence 12. Certainties 15. Restriction 17. Stimulate 19. Sap 21. Prank 22. Titanic Down 1. Canal 2. Dim 3. Clue 4. Deception 5. Proceed 8. Lariat 11. Testimony 13. Triple 14. Restore 16. Oasis 18. Trip 20. Sag

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QUICK ACROSS 7. Shun (6) 8. Trade (6) 10. Black magic (7) 11. Make amends (5) 12. Concluded (4) 13. Flowed away (5) 17. Every 24 hours (5) 18. Tramp (4) 22. Pale-faced (5) 23. Hone (7) 24. Overjoyed (6) 25. Guide, teacher (6)

DOWN 1. Important person (colloq) (3,4) 2. Not tested (7) 3. Of short duration (5) 4. Corpse (7) 5. Rose (5) 6. Attempted (5) 9. Represent (9) 14. Stroll (7) 15. Vie (7) 16. Ironworks (7) 19. Weekly pay (5) 20. Inexpensive (5) 21. Idled (5)

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YOUR STARS ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Sometimes getting too metaphysical only complicates things unnecessarily. You can solve the problem through practical means. There’s no need to read more into it. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): People want to know you; they just don’t know they want to know you yet. Don’t ask too many questions, especially of the strangers in your midst. Make confident statements. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Your charm has universal appeal today. You can relate to anyone at all — as long as you know it’s for a limited amount of time. It should be noted, though, that the spark between you and Sagittarius is extra special. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): A relationship is in the testing zone. Each party pushes the other to see where the limits exist. The boundaries of courtesy, humour, intimacy and more will be found this way. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): There’s something different about you. You’re sparkling. This new iteration has been helped by a certain someone. You’ve been inspired, and it will show in your every interaction. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You’ve been known to behave in a loving way even when you don’t feel very loving. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Also, it’s just good practice. The emotional muscle tone you’ve built will serve you well. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You believe in keeping your word, but what about your implied word? You’re not obligated, but if you make good on those implications the others will love you. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Today you will be as adaptable as a drop of water, taking whatever form you need to fulfil the demands of the hour. Whether frozen, misty or in droplet form, you’ll be effective. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): For better health, look in the mirror and give yourself a wink and a nod. Your physical body will be more strongly affected by your attitude toward it than it usually is. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Follow the impulse. Act fast. Destiny will happen in flashes of totally unselfconscious obedience to a higher directive. This isn’t about thinking; it’s about knowing the way instinctively. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): It is much easier to “check your ego at the door” when there is a doorman who seems legitimate enough to take good care of it while you operate vulnerably. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Your generous mood is all well and good, as long as you only give away what’s yours to give. Be careful not to volunteer others in the process. Don’t give away the farm without consulting the cows and chickens!

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