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Ashburton police are reminding parents to talk to their children about stranger danger following an alleged incident on Monday.

An 11-year-old reported being approached by a man offering her lollies at the Netherby shops about 4pm.

Sergeant Richard Scott said yesterday the girl had done exactly what she should have, not listening to the man and riding away on her bike.

Police drove around the immediate area following the incident being reported to them, but found nothing of note.

“Police would like to remind parents to talk to their children about stranger

danger, do not speak with unknown persons making unwanted gestures or comments, continue to walk away toward friends or a known trusted adult,” Mr Scott said.

“If they are old enough to have a cellphone and operate one, teach them how to call the police,” he added.

He also requested for any witnesses to phone police.

There was no description of the car, while the man was possibly aged 20 to 30 years, of medium build, wearing a hoodie with the hood over his head. It was unknown whether he was Caucasian, Polynesian or Maori.

Meanwhile, the girl’s mother is also warning parents to remind their chil-

dren not to talk to strangers.

The Hampstead woman said her daughter had been cycling home from Ashburton Borough School when she stopped by the Netherby shops.

Once home her daughter had told her that a man standing by a rubbish bin outside the dairy asked her if she wanted some lollies.

The girl replied that if she wanted lollies she already had money at home.

Then the man asked her if she wanted to go over to his car to see his dog.

“She jumped on her bike and rode off,” Miss Wilson said.

“I was pretty freaked out, but it’s good to know that I have taught her stranger danger very well.”

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■ CYCLING RACES

Clash of event dates ‘not ideal’

By Michelle NelsoN

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A full calendar, weather considerations and an early Easter have conspired to cause a clash of dates for two of the district’s biggest cycling events.

Both the Ride the Rakaia cycling race and the Mt Somers Bike Race will be held on February 27.

John Moore has run the Ride the Rakaia race on the last weekend in February for several years and is concerned both events will miss out due to the date duplication, but organiser of the Mt Somers race Aubrey Aitken said this year’s doubleup was unavoidable.

The Mayfield and Districts Lions Club originally ran the charity fundraising race in April, but were forced to review its dates after bad weather caused the postponement of the race three times, owing to the altitudes on some parts of the course.

“We also had a clash of dates with a big event down in Central Otago, which took over our original date,” Mr Aitken said.

“Bearing those two factors in mind, last year we decided to bring it forward to the end of March – that worked out really well, but this year the end of March coincides with Easter, then we run into the school holidays.

“Running our race in school holidays isn’t ideal.”

The club then looked at running the event earlier in March, but the Geraldine Multi Challenge and the Pass to Pub charity races already had dibs on available dates.

“All the other races have a postponement date, usually the following week – so if we arranged to use those dates we could still end up having two events on the same day,” Mr Aitken said.

“We simply can’t go any earlier in February – we’ve are very lucky the Acland family gives us access to Mt Somers Station, but we have to work around their farming practices.”

He agreed the clash was unfortunate.

“When we picked the date we didn’t know we would be clashing, I’ve done that race (Ride the Rakaia) myself, and it was in March – everybody seems to have been changing dates.”

“If you look up the bike race calendar it’s jam-packed with events. From Hanmer through to South Canterbury there’s one or two events on every weekend.

“We are all charity events and this way everyone’s got a bite of the cherry. We don’t want to be upsetting anyone or stopping the good work they are doing either.”

World Championships of Performing Arts New Zealand team members (from left) Jack Bubb, Ruby Donaldson Annelise Diamond, and Brooke Sandys.

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Giving it their all to raise funds Four Mid Canterbury youngsters off to compete in Hollywood are holding a fundraising variety concert next week.

Jack Bubb, Annelise Diamond, Ruby Donaldson and Brooke Sandys will stage Get Us To LA at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre on February 26 at 8pm.

The four Mid Canterbury teenagers are members of the Black Stars,

New Zealand’s team to compete at the World Championships of Performing Arts, and need to raise about $8000 each.

They have been out and about doing all manner of fundraising activities, from sausage sizzles and busking, to selling fudge and gathering items for a raffle.

They are currently polishing their acts for the concert, where they will

sing, dance and act in solo, duet and group performances.

They also have a range of guest performers for the night, including Nikita Hyde, Awatea Timothy, Matt van den Yssel and Britney Moore.

Jack and Annelise have been performing the duet Broken Strings at Ashburton College assemblies as they practice for the concert next week.

Name suppressed to protect reputation A multi-award-winning Kiwi musician charged with assault has had his name suppressed to protect his “international reputation”.

The man, in his 30s, appeared in Auckland District Court yesterday accused of common assault, which allegedly took place on February 10.

His lawyer Dennis Ansley said

penalty of six months in prison but the musician may yet escape any penalty.

Police said he was being considered for diversion and had no previous convictions. He was remanded on bail until next month.

Bail conditions included nonassociation with the complainant and an order not to offer violence to people or property.

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the defendant was raising money to go overseas for a gig next week and was concerned publicity about the allegation would have an adverse impact.

Community magistrate Janet Holmes granted name suppression until his next appearance but said it was a “pretty marginal” call.

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■ FIT 4 FARMING ASHBURTON COMMUNITY EVENT DAY

Getting farmers active

By NadiNe Porter

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When Ian Handcock, a former sheep and beef farmer tipped the scales at 114 kilograms he knew he needed to do something about his health.

As a farm consultant he had become used to cups of coffee, biscuit laden smokos and long sedentary periods in front of a computer … something he believes is also happening to many of our farming population today.

So, he set about doing some-

thing about it and founded the Farmstrong Fit 4 Farming Cycle Tour – a journey from Waikato to Invercargill to highlight the benefits to rural communities of being active.

The tour will also include four community event days with one taking place in Ashburton on Easter Monday outside the EA Networks Stadium.

Yesterday, Ian, along with some of his core peloton of riders and local facilitators of the event, met to discuss final details of the fun

event day where there promises to be plenty to draw old and young alike.

The community event will also be held in conjunction with the Tony Archibald Memorial Time Trial cycle race but will have a strong emphasis on the rural community’s physical health.

With bouncy castles for children, an Anzco sausage sizzle and various novel events including the chance for anyone to ride with the peloton as they ride in from Methven, the aim is to remind farmers

and their partners of the importance of keeping themselves active, in light of recent research showing some sectors of the primary industry were at risk of heart disease.

A 2013 research project identified 75 per cent of dairy farmers were at risk of cardiovascular disease because tasks that were previously labour intensive such as milking, drenching and haymaking had become highly automated.

Further plans for the Ashburton Community Event Day will be unveiled in coming weeks.

Preparing for the Fit 4 Farming Community Event Day are (from left) Tinwald Cycling Club member and Senior Constable of Youth Aid Rob Hooper, Sport Mid Canterbury’s Jan Cochrane, Ashburton Mayor Angus McKay, founder of Fit 4 Farming Ian Handcock, Valley Toyota Thames CEO Wayne Richards, cyclist Tex Stephenson and FMG Insurance area manager for Mid and South Canterbury Scott Harvey.

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Quake claims pour in More than 1000 claims have been lodged with the Earthquake Commission following the latest Canterbury quake.

The magnitude 5.7 jolt on Sunday afternoon was followed by almost 500 claims to cover damage in 24 hours.

As of yesterday morning, the commission had received 1052 claims. The commission covered earthquake damage to homes, contents and residential land.

As of 10am, GNS had recorded 10 aftershocks in Canterbury in 24 hours. The largest one was at 2.53am and was magnitude 3.

Earthquake Commission chief executive Ian Simpson said it was too early to speculate the final number of claims or total cost of damage. Claims must be lodged by May 16.

Just one lane of a single Christchurch street is closed because of the quake. One lane of Madras St was shut yesterday because of damage to a derelict building.

Meanwhile, Canterbury District Health Board chief executive David Meates said community mental health services would be need needed more than ever in the region.

It is just under a week until the fifth anniversary of the February 22 quake, which killed 185 people and injured thousands.

“Our collective well-being as Cantabrians is variable, with some taking it in their stride while for others this will be a major setback in their personal recovery,” Mr Meates said.

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■ VACCINATIONS

In brief

HPV programme in schools

By Caitlin Porter

HPV VACCINE – THE FACTS

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In line with the rest of the country, Mid Canterbury schools are now offering a HPV vaccination programme.

Unlike the rest of New Zealand, the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) previously vaccinated through a general practice system rather than a school-based programme, however that has now changed.

As of this year, all schools with female Year 8 students in Canterbury were offered the opportunity to opt-in to the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) programme, with a total uptake rate of 84 per cent.

CDHB team leader of planning and funding Dr Greg Hamilton said all eligible Mid Canterbury schools, bar the Ashburton Christian School, will offer the programme.

The programme will see Year 8 students offered three doses

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The vaccine is free for girls and young women up the age of 20.

Women over the age of 20 can still receive the vaccine, but must pay for it.

Around 150 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year and 50

of the vaccine during the school year, in Term 1, Term 2 and Term 4 to work in with the required timeframes between vaccinations.

Dr Hamilton said students who had already started the HPV vaccination programme with their general practice team were able to complete it through their school.

Prior to the implementation of the Year 8 programme the CDHB ran a “mop up” Year 10 pilot pro-

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women die from it every year in New Zealand.

The Ministry of Health stipulate the vaccine was shown to have a good safety profile during clinical trials in which more than 20,000 people from 30 countries took part in.

gramme.

The pilot, which ceased at the end of last year was offered to all Canterbury secondary schools with female Year 10 students.

Both of Mid Canterbury’s secondary schools were part of the programme and as at the end of 2015, 58 per cent of girls at Mount Hutt College and 63 per cent of girls at Ashburton College had completed the programme.

The upheaval of the CDHB’s

vaccination scheme follows on from the Ministry of Health’s commitment to work with district health boards and immunisation specialists in an effort to improve the national HPV programme.

To help track improvements new performance measures were introduced by Health Minister Jonathan Coleman late last year, and it is hoped 75 per cent of eligible girls who turned 12 in 2014 are fully immunised by the end of next year.

Currently, around 61 per cent of eligible girls are immunised and for Maori and Pacific girls the rates are even higher, at 64 per cent and 73 per cent respectively.

Dr Coleman said improving HPV immunisation coverage will have significant long-term benefits for New Zealand including a reduction in the incidence of HPV infections, the cause of 70 per cent of cervical cancers.

Rising Stars preschoolers paint the town red

By Caitlin Porter

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Rising Stars preschoolers painted the town red yesterday, in an effort to raise money and awareness for the Heart Foundation.

Head teacher Sally Johnstone said the youngsters – who were decked out headto-toe in red – took part in activities centred around healthy eating and physical exercise and even had a couple of surprise guests.

The first “red guest” was a NZ Post postie and grandparent, Marie Summerfield, who delivered a red parcel full of red fruit.

Afterwards, the children had a good look at her bike and a chat about her job before it was on to surprise number two.

Graeme Moore of Cochranes of Canterbury stopped by the preschool with a red Case IH tractor for the children to check out.

A popular attraction, the tractor saw kids lined up ready to take a look.

As the only preschool in Mid Canterbury to reach gold Healthy Heart Award status, Ms Johnstone said the kids were no strangers to learning about healthy eating and physical activity.

Cyclist still critical An Ashburton cyclist remained in a critical condition in Christchurch Hospital yesterday following an accident on Monday. The man in his early 50s was knocked off his bike while cycling on Bridge Street towards the Netherby shops at about 10.45am. The motorist he collided with was an elderly female driver, travelling west on Princes Street, which is controlled by a give-way sign.

Wrong number The contact number for Spanish lessons taught by Gisela Cuadrado was incorrectly printed in the Guardian yesterday. For more information or to register please contact Mrs Cuadrado on 027 218 4640

Slide collapses The collapse of an inflatable slide that reportedly caused 10 children to fall almost 10m in Hamilton is being investigated by WorkSafe New Zealand. The slide, at the Hamilton Gardens, collapsed on Sunday after a man climbed it to help his child down. The slide was part of the entertainment at Gourmet in the Gardens. A Worksafe spokesman said the collapse was being investigated.

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Bus strike Anyone planning to catch a bus in Auckland on Friday is being advised to come up with another form of transport and let the boss know there is a high chance they will be late to work. Bus drivers with NZ Bus will be taking industrial action for 24 hours from 4am on Friday. Drivers for Howick & Eastern bus services are also to strike, in a separate dispute, from 5.30am on Friday until 5.30am the next day. Auckland Transport’s bus services manager, Brendon Main, encouraged the travelling public to plan a different mode of transport or to expect delays.

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Rising Stars preschoolers (from front) Ollie Moore, 2, George McMillan, 4, and Marco McLean, 4, checking out the Case IH tractor.

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By Erin TaskEr

NZ egg video goes free range

Mayfield’s newest firefighting asset is a pump trailer built by the firefighters themselves.

Mayfield Volunteer Rural Fire Force members also raised the money and sourced the sponsorship required for the homegrown project.

Chief fire officer Ian Fielder said making the trailer, to house an old pump they’d had for some time, had been a team effort.

“We had a spare pump which we used to carry around on our old appliance, but we couldn’t fit it in our new appliance,” Mr Fielder said.

“It was sitting in the shed doing nothing, so my idea was to build a trailer so it could just go anywhere and be used as a pump station.”

Then, a couple of Mayfield volunteer firefighters headed north to Marlborough to assist fighting fires last year and saw a pump on a trailer there, which they decided to replicate for their home unit.

Alex Quigley and Tim Rowe designed and engineered the trailer unit and, with the help of their follow firefighters, brought their design to life.

The result is the new pump trailer which can be taken or used anywhere, to boost Mayfield’s ex-

Last week, a video showing thousands of free-range hens rushing out to large open paddocks in Northland went viral around the world – now it’s gone intergalactic with a Star Trek actor sharing the clucking, happy hens with his 9.5 million Facebook followers.

The video published a week ago on Saturday had been viewed more than 1,193,000 times by people from around the world as of Friday.

The 5 minute 31 seconds of footage shows a huge flock of happy hens heading for their 4ha playground at Otaika Valley Free Range, south of Whangarei, Northland, after the doors to the barn are opened at 8am.

But, this week, the video soared into space after George Takei, who played Mr Sulu in the original Star Trek series, linked it to his 9.5 million followers on Facebook.

Takei linked it with the comment: “Your daily d’awww _ this is egg-ceptionally adorable.”

Within six hours of Takei putting it up the video on Monday had 3723 shares among his followers and 11,944 likes and almost 1000 comments. It also sparked a debate among Takei’s followers about the difference between free-range hens and caged birds.

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■ MAYFIELD FIREFIGHTERS

Rural firefighters’ home-grown asset erin.t@theguardian.co.nz

Mayfield’s latest firefighting asset – a new trailer pump unit made by the firefighters themselves.

PHOTO SUPPLIED isting firefighting capability.

Mr Fielder said it could even be put on the back of a 4WD and towed into areas fire appliances couldn’t access.

It could also be used for mopups; something to have on hand on fire scenes after main fire

appliances had returned to the shed.

With 2016’s fire season having been unusually quiet so far, the pump trailer is yet to experience a real fire situation.

“It’s yet to be used. But we’ve tested it and been out and done

some training with it,” Mr Fielder said.

With plenty of burning yet to come, as farmers finish harvest and set about burning the stubble, the new trailer unit isn’t likely to have to wait long for its first outing.

■ MID CANTERBURY ROADS

Traffic complaints increase By ruBy HarfiEld

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Police are urging drivers to take caution on Mid Canterbury roads following an increase in traffic complaints this month.

Senior Sergeant Scott Banfield, of Ashburton, said typically at this time of year Mid Canterbury’s roads are busier with tourists heading around the South Island

making the most of the summer weather.

A high volume of tourists has continued to use the district’s roads to travel to places such as Queenstown, Wanaka and Mount Cook in February with some either not following road traffic rules or not driving to the conditions, he said.

“There’s been an increase in

traffic complaints.”

People need to remember to call *555 if they encounter any instances of dangerous driving or if the driving is really bad they need to call 111, Senior Sergeant Banfield said.

Police will get notified of these complaints and while they may not get there straight away they will attend and do all they can to

find the motorist responsible, he said. “We are responding and intervening early.”

In February last year a number of crashes and dangerous driving incidents involving tourists around the South Island sparked calls for mandatory testing for people looking to drive on New Zealand roads with a foreign licence. Some people even took

measures into their own hands by taking keys of drivers.

A lot of work has been to educate overseas drivers on New Zealand road laws and conditions including the Visiting Drivers Project which was established in March 2014 under the Signature Programme, which is part of the Government’s road safety strategy Safer Journeys.

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■ ASHBURTON’S COMMUNITY ALCOHOL AND DRUG SERVICE

Counsellors settling in

BY CAITLIN PORTER

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Ashburton’s Community Alcohol and Drug Service (Acads) has recruited two new members to its team.

Counsellors, Nicky Brown and Michael Sommerhalder are the latest additions to the service, bringing with them a wealth of experience.

A former Ashburton College counsellor, Mrs Brown also worked with the Hype Youth Health Centre and has been involved with Volunteer Service Abroad in Cambodia.

It was there she saw the job advertised at Acads and soon enough, she was back in Ashburton.

Working part-time and primarily with youth, Mrs Brown said she was already enjoying her new job and its clientele.

Originally from Switzerland, Mr Sommerhalder moved to New Zealand in 1994 and is well vetted in the mental health sector.

Working at the Motueka Marae, it was not long before he moved to Christchurch to

work for the Christchurch Men’s Prison.

As a fulltime counsellor, Mr Sommerhalder will primarily provide one-on-one counselling and group counselling services for adults but was also able to help out with younger clientele.

Mr Sommerhalder said while his new role differed from his previous employment he was really enjoying it.

“I just love my job.”

The pair will join two other fulltime counsellors and two public health workers to round out the Acads team.

Over the years there have been a few changes to the Acads team but manager Chris Clark said the team had remained “pretty steady” at its core.

“It’s a good wee team.”

Right - Michael Sommerhalder and Nicky Brown are the latest additions to the ACADS team.

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Argument between neighbours escalates into double stabbing

BY ROB KIDD A 66-year-old man accused of stabbing two pensioners will remain behind bars while police check a bail address.

Remus George Jackson appeared before the Auckland District Court facing two counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm over the incident at Ryle Street, Freemans Bay, on Monday night.

He wore a blue boiler suit and remained silent throughout the hearing.

Jackson’s lawyer, David Young, said police needed time to check an address before a bail application would be made.

Two flats – numbers four and five – were taped off at the scene yesterday morning,

and number five, where the defendant is listed as living, had a smashed window.

A security guard was at the scene.

A neighbour believed those involved lived next door to each other.

“I didn’t hear anything though, just when I came out about 8.30pm there was police everywhere.”

Senior Sergeant Greg Sowter said the alleged stabbing happened after an argument escalated at the pensioner block.

Both victims, one male and one female, were over 65 years old and were transported to Auckland City Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Jackson was remanded in custody and will be back in court later this month.

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OUR VIEW

To die from binge drinking is a tragedy Susan Sandys

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friend of mine was surprised recently when she was told at a restaurant that she could order an alcoholic drink for her 17-year-old.

She enquired further and the waiter told her it did not matter what age her child was, if they were accompanied by their parent, their parent could order them a drink. However, a restaurant would generally use its discretion, the waiter continued, and may refuse to serve an alcoholic drink if the child was too young.

I grew up having a glass of wine with my dad, who worked in the hospitality industry, from about the age of 15.

So I personally don’t find it too abhorrent that those aged under 18 can enjoy a drink while dining out with their parents.

In our binge-drinking culture, it seems to be a style of drinking which is relatively benign.

There are no yard glasses involved, no competitive drinking games.

The latest binge drinking horror story comes from the West Coast, where 17-year-old twin Mitchell Heward died after a party on Saturday, where he was playing drinking games using a tube and funnel.

It is the type of tragic scenario which happens all too often in New Zealand and an incident which reinforces the importance of education for youngsters around alcohol harm.

One example of safe drinking in action is the after-ball parties held in Mid Canterbury.

Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Service (Acads) runs the events, where attendees take their own alcohol and party away into the wee hours, following the excitement of their annual school ball.

They are only allowed a certain amount and Acads provides food, water and adult supervision.

It would be unrealistic to claim that all the teenagers attending behave perfectly and there are cases of preloading. But it would also be unrealistic to expect that young people are not going to get together and drink.

Considering this is something a great many of them seem to want to do, it is best they receive the best education and support around doing so in a safe manner.

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Isis using mustard gas Mustard gas was used in two attacks in Iraq near the Kurdish capital of Arbil in August last year, sources close to the world’s chemical watchdog said yesterday.

“The results of some sampling have confirmed the use of mustard gas,” one source said, asking to remain anonymous.

The news comes amid an investigation by the Iraqi government into the 2015 attacks aided by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), based in The Hague.

It is also only days after US officials said jihadist fighters had the capability to make small quantities of chlorine and mustard gas and had used it in war-torn Syria and Iraq.

Iraqi Kurd authorities last year said two attacks were carried out by Islamic State group fighters on August 11 on the frontline towns of Gweyr and Makhmur southwest of Arbil, during which around 50 mortar rounds were launched.

The peshmerga ministry said “37 of the rounds released a white dust and black liquid when they exploded.

“Thirty-five peshmerga fighters were exposed and some were taken for treatment”.

“The results of the tests on blood samples ... reveal traces

Mustard gas: Banned by the United Nations in 1993. of mustard gas,” the ministry said at the time, but the origin of the suspected gas was unclear.

OPCW spokesman Malik Ellahi confirmed the watchdog had sent a team of experts to help Iraq in its investigation into possible chemical weapons.

“The team completed its mission and the OPCW has shared the results of its technical work with the government of Iraq,” Ellahi said in a statement.

“The complete findings and conclusions can be expected to be issued by the govern-

ment of Iraq together with the OPCW inputs,” he said, declining to give further details.

Diplomatic sources told AFP the report was a survey conducted by Baghdad with the OPCW’s help.

“The report is still a work in progress,” the source told AFP, stressing it would be “logical” for the OPCW to publish it – but it may well also be released

by Baghdad.

“It is not the OPCW’s role” to point fingers as to which side used the weapon, the source stressed.

US national intelligence director James Clapper last week

told a congressional committee that the Isis group have used toxic chemicals in Iraq and Syria, including sulphur mustard.

Clapper said it was the first time an extremist group had produced and used a chemical warfare agent in an attack since Japan’s Aum Supreme Truth cult carried out a deadly sarin attack during rush hour in the Tokyo subway in 1995.

In January the OPCW announced the complete destruction of neighbouring Syria’s declared chemical weapons arsenal, but the use of chemical weapons in the deadly fiveyear conflict continues.

Mustard gas has been dubbed Yperite because it was first used near the Belgian city of Ypres in July 1917 by the German army.

An oily yellow almost liquidlike substance that smells like garlic or mustard, the gas causes the skin to break out in painful blisters, irritates eyes and causes eyelids to swell up, temporarily blinding its victims.

Classified as a Category 1 substance, which means it is seldom used outside of chemical warfare, mustard gas was banned by the UN in 1993.

It is believed however that the regime of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein unleashed mustard gas against the Iraqi Kurds attack in 1988.

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Joint task force makes huge ice bust Australian law enforcement agencies have seized methylamphetamine worth A$1.26 billion ($1.35 billion) in the country’s largest-ever haul of the illicit drug in its liquid form, officials said.

Four Hong Kong passport holders were arrested in Sydney last month over the import from China of 720 litres of the drug hidden in boxes of silicon bra inserts and art supplies, police said.

The liquid could have made about 500kg of high-grade crystal meth or P, commonly known in Australia as ice, Australian Federal Police Commander Chris Sheehan said.

Justice Minister Michael Keenan said the operation used information gathered through new co-operation between Australian Federal Police and

China’s National Narcotics Control Commission.

The Australian and Chinese agencies established a joint task force in November to investigate criminal syndicates trafficking methamphetamine.

“This largest seizure of liquid methylamphetamine to date is the result of organised criminals targeting the lucrative Australian ice market from offshore,” Keenan told reporters.

The four will appear in a Sydney court next month charged with importing and manufacturing commercial quantities of illegal drugs. Each suspect faces a potential life sentence if convicted.

Keenan said the seizure was one of the largest hauls of illicit drugs in Australian history.

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Indonesian kids create mock execution video Indonesian children have been filmed carrying out a mock execution in the name of Islamic State, with the would-be boy gunman proclaiming “I will kill them one by one”.

The chilling 18-second clip

was uploaded to social media overnight with the tag line: “A message for Jokowi and Obama” in reference to Indonesian President Joko Widodo and US President Barack Obama.

It is believed, however, that the video was created before the start of the year.

It shows a group of 10 children crammed into a small room.

The child ‘executioner’ stands in the middle of the screen, dwarfed by his fatigues and with a balaclava obscuring his face.

Waving what looks to be an

Wild actress Laura Dern, Benicio de Toro and newcomer Kelly Marie Tran are among the new cast announced for Star Wars Episode VIII as it begins filming in London, although no further details were given on their roles.

The new casting was released alongside a short clip of the movie that also introduced new director Rian Johnson, who replaces JJ Abrams.

The clip picked up from the first meeting of Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) Laura Dern on the planet of Ahch-To, with Rey offering him his old lightsaber. The accompanying post read: “We are thrilled to announce Benicio Del Toro, Laura Dern and Kelly Marie Tran will join Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark Hamill and director Rian Johnson for Star Wars: Episode VIII, which begins shooting at Pinewood Studio today.

May the Force be with you, always.”

Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift

First blood to Swift Taylor Swift won the first Grammy of the night for her best-selling 1989 album in the Grammys pre-telecast. Swift wasn’t in the audience to pick up the award for best pop vocal album, but Jack Antonoff, the guitarist from the band fun. and producer who worked on 1989, went onstage to accept the honour and called Swift on the phone.

“Taylor wants to be here so badly ... One sec, she’s gonna freak,” he said as his phone rang. Once she answered and Antonoff delivered the good news, Swift yelled, “What?! We won! We won pop vocal album!”

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May the Force be with you

imitation black handgun, the boy yells “To Jokowi and Obama, these are your soldiers.

I will kill them one by one so that the whole world knows that these are for you.

“Allahu Akbar (God is great).

Takbir. Allahu Akbar,” he says.

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Ashley Judd has become the latest big name to pack her bags for Twin Peaks after signing on to star in the cult series revival.

Kyle MacLachlan will reprise his role as FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper in the reboot of the 1990s show, and Amanda Seyfried, Laura Dern, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Naomi Watts have all recently joined the cast as new residents of the fictional Washington town. Now Judd can add her name to the list, reports Deadline.com although details about her role have yet to be announced.

Filmmaker and Twin Peaks creator David Lynch is both directing and writing the new instalment, which will debut in 2017.

MacLachlan’s original co-stars, including Sherilyn Fenn, Michael Horse, Sheryl Lee, and Peggy Lipton, will also return for the series.

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■ BANKING

Westpac to pay $4m to ATM users

BY SOPHIE BOOT Westpac Banking Corp’s New Zealand unit will pay more than $4 million in compensation after overcharging customers who used debit cards to withdraw cash from its ATM machines in Australia.

Westpac New Zealand self-reported for a potential breach of the Fair Trading Act to the Commerce Commission and the Financial Markets Authority in late 2014, the Wellington-based regulator said in a statement.

The bank told its customers Australian ATM transactions would be processed and converted into New Zealand dollars using a rate of exchange fixed by card schemes such as Visa or Mastercard. How-

ever, between October 2012 and August 2014, Westpac charged a higher rate of exchange than that fixed by the card schemes.

At the time Westpac was overcharging, the commission still had primary jurisdiction for any misleading or deceptive conduct in the financial sector, but this was passed to the FMA in April 2014.

As part of its settlement, Westpac will seek to compensate about 108,000 former and current customers who were overcharged more than $5. An additional 60,000 customers were overcharged less than $5, and the sum attributed to this group - just over $125,000 – will be donated to the Mangere Budgeting Services

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the simple things in life.

More time on hobbies, time with family, shorter trips rather than long haul travel is common.

Volunteer work can be rewarding, but paid work is less likely.

Downsizing the house to something smaller or with less maintenance could be on the agenda.

Capital expenditure during this stage decreases, with the main focus on regular income to support expenditure.

The reflection stage (85+) is a time when health and finances may limit choice.

For many, the cost of living dramatically decreases in this phase, assuming fulltime healthcare is not required, however health costs can sky-rocket if the need dictates.

It is sensible to hold back some resources for use during this

Dai Eveleigh is a certified financial planner and investment adviser with First Capital Financial Services. The views in this article are of a general nature only and should not be considered personalised advice. A disclosure statement is available and free of charge.

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BY TINA MORRISON New Zealand retail sales volumes increased in the final quarter of 2015, led by housing and tourism activity.

The volume of retail sales gained a seasonally adjusted 1.2 per cent in the three months through December, from the September quarter, according to Statistics New Zealand.

That lags behind the 1.4 per cent forecast in a Reuters poll of economists. Retail sales volumes for the September quarter were revised lower to 1.5 per cent from 1.6 per cent.

The New Zealand dollar slipped to 66.38 US cents, from 66.51 cents

immediately before the report was released at 10.45am.

Core retail volumes, which excludes the more volatile vehicle related industries, increased 1.4 per cent in the December quarter, the agency said.

New Zealand consumer spending is being buoyed by record migration and tourism, low interest rates and a strong housing market.

That’s helping the economy offset weaker returns for commodities as prices for dairy products, the country’s largest goods export, slump below the average farmer’s cost of production.

“Combined with strong population growth and low interest rates, low prices have provided a signifi-

cant boost to spending,” Westpac Banking Corp senior economist Satish Ranchhod said in a note.

“This has been reinforced by a strong tourist season which has given spending in areas such as accommodation a boost. These factors are expected to continue providing some support for spending over 2016 (though over the coming year the strength of spending will be challenged by the deterioration in the global economy and weakness in export prices).”

Twelve of the 15 retail industries recorded higher volumes in the December quarter, while 11 had higher sales volumes, according to the seasonally adjusted figures.

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phase. While all retirees receive New Zealand Superannuation for basic living costs, it is wise to build a nest egg for retirement.

“Will my money last?” is a common question and a concern for retirees.

One solution recently made available in New Zealand aims to address this issue by paying a guaranteed 5 per cent (net) income for life, combined with the flexibility to access capital if desired.

Such a solution provides certainty that income will continue through all three retirement stages and help retirees live off the fruits of their labour.

We will explore this in more detail in the coming weeks.

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Will my money last? n Shakespeare’s play As You Like It, the famous monologue “All the world’s a stage…” discusses the seven ages of man from toddler to retiree.

Here in New Zealand, the Commission for Financial Capability, an independent Government department responsible for financial education, suggests there are three stages to retirement: Discovery, endeavour, and reflection.

The discovery stage (age 65-74) is sometimes referred to as “the spending” years.

Retirees in this stage are usually fit and healthy; looking to do all the things they have been putting off, such as overseas travel, house renovations or upgrading the car, as well as spending more time with family.

This stage could still include paid work, perhaps opting for fewer hours per week. Spending capital during this stage is common, while adjusting to a retirement income can be a concern for many.

The endeavour stage (75-84), or middle years, is often focused on

Trust. Any balance remaining as a result of Westpac being unable to contact and compensate former customers, including deceased customers, will also be donated to the trust.

Commissioner Anna Rawlings said they were pleased Westpac had proactively informed regulators to ensure the matter was properly resolved.

“Having reviewed Westpac’s internal investigation and the information they have provided us, we are satisfied they did not set out to mislead their customers,” Rawlings said. “While the overcharged fees are small for individuals, cumulatively it could have generated several million dollars in profit for Westpac.”

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p S&P/NZX 20 index

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p S&P/NZX All Gross

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p Rises 64 q Falls 46

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p S&P/ASX 200 index

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p Dow Jones Indust.

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p FTSE 100 index

5,824.3

+116.7

+2.04%

At close of trading on Feb 15, 2016

p Nikkei 225 index

16,135.3 +112.7 +0.70% Snapshot at 7pm on Feb 16, 2016

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Gold q

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+73.5

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p Copper London – $US/tonne NZ DOLLAR

Source: BNZ

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hile the zucchini season has been slow to get under way for many home gardeners, these versatile veges are now readily available and have earned a place in every kitchen.

Zucchini puree 3-4 large onions, peeled and roughly chopped 5C of grated green zucchini 2-3T butter (don’t substitute with oil – it doesn’t taste nearly as good) 1/2-3/4 C grated parmesan cheese Season to taste ■ Sauté onion in butter over a low heat until transparent.

■ Add grated zucchini and seasoning.

■ Continue to cook over a very low heat for 40 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed and the mixture is thick and creamy.

■ Blend or push through a mouli/ mincer/ricer.

■ Stir in parmesan cheese – more or less according to your taste.

■ Add a squeeze of lemon juice.

■ Can be served as a side or a sauce drizzled over pasta or fish.

Zucchini fritters

■ Squeeze excess moisture out of zucchini and add to batter with spring onions and seasoning.

■ Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil to medium heat in a heavy frying pan.

■ Spoon in fritter-sized dollops of batter mixture (about 2T).

■ Cook until golden brown, flip and cook other side.

■ Serve with sour cream or your choice of sauce and a green salad.

■ This recipe makes 12-15 fritters but amounts can easily be adjusted for more or less.

■ Wash and slice zucchini into thin strips (use a mandolin if you have one), or use a vegetable peeler for wider “zoodles”.

■ Salt and leave to drain in a colander or sieve for about 20 minutes.

■ Boil a pot of water, drop in zucchini

and cook for 30 seconds. Drain quickly and rinse with cold water straight away.

■ Heat oil over low to medium heat (do not allow to smoke), add garlic and

zucchini and cook, stirring gently until vegetables are barely tender.

■ Add tomatoes and season to taste.

■ Serve immediately and sprinkle with parmesan.

Barbecued zucchini ■ Brush small zucchini with olive oil and place on medium grill.

■ Turn frequently for three or four minutes, or until the skin has brightened and the vegetable is just tender.

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Artist captivated by horses

BY SUSAN SANDYS

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Growing up in Oxford, North Canterbury, in the 1960s, Karin Werner would draw on any blank surface, including the wallpaper.

Horses were her favourite, just

as they continue to be all these years later. Except now, instead of being growled at by her parents, she is paid for her artistic pursuits.

Ms Werner is guest artist at the Ashburton Society of Arts sum-

mer show, which opened at the society’s Short Street Studio on Friday last week.

Ms Werner did not take art as a subject at school, but kept drawing throughout her youth, a skill she built on when she attended

Above – Artist Karin Werner has moved into realistic horse portraits.

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life-drawing classes at Otago Polytechnic while living in Dunedin in the 1980s.

She went on to join the Otago Art Society as an artist member and started publicly exhibiting her paintings.

“At the moment I am using mainly watercolours and soft pastel in my work, still painting horses, my own and other people’s,” she said.

“I really enjoy making a picture from a blank surface, it’s a kind of magic. Watercolour has become the medium that, for me, does this the best. Chalk pastel, graphite and oils are other mediums I use, depending on style and subject.”

Ms Werner also paints other animals, as well as landscapes, flowers and imaginative works. She exhibits throughout the South Island, mainly with art societies and has received a wide range of awards.

These include several at Ashburton, including the highlight of receiving the Ashburton Trust Premier Award for the watercolour, Lake Clearwater Morning, at the Ashburton Society of Arts’ 45th annual exhibition in 2009.

In 2013 her soft pastel portrait, A Dark Horse, won the exhibition’s People’s Choice award.

The same year another pastel horse portrait, entitled Sweet Nothings, was accepted as a finalist in the Australian Inglis Equine Art Prize, an international competition, representing her first international sale.

Today Ms Werner lives in Rangiora and is busy painting commissioned horse portraits, for local and Australian clients.

After joining the Rangiora Art Society in 2006, she had started a display of her equine art at a local saddlery shop, which has been a source of local commission work ever since.

In 2008, with the support of the Waimakariri Arts Council, she held an exhibition of 18 horse paintings at Rangiora Library’s Chamber Gallery.

The Ashburton summer show will be open to the public 10am to 3pm Saturday and Sunday, as well as at other times during the week when the studio sign is out.

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February 18 – Ashburton Film Society outing at the Regent Cinema, Jane Eyre, 10.30pm.

February 20 – Summer Sounds Methven concert at the Methven Domain.

February 20 – Carnivorous Plant Society playing dramatic, original music at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, 7.30pm.

February 22 - Sharing Images 101 workshop 11am to midday at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

February 26 – Fundraising variety concert at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, 8pm.

Help Black Stars’ members Annelise Diamond, Jack Bubb, Ruby Donaldson and Brooke Sandys get to Hollywood in July to compete in the World Championships of Performing Arts.

February 28 – Jub Jub Club, two sessions every second Sunday, 10.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4pm.

To February 28 – A SonicsFromScratch Production Bodytok Quintet exhibition at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

February 29 – Entries close for the Penguin Random House publication Thanks Mum: A Kiwi Celebration.

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In brief Going their own way If the Highlanders’ “defending champion” tag seems a little unlikely as they prepare for the 2016 Super Rugby season, so does their pre-season fixture list; a match against Dan Carter’s Racing Metro in Hong Kong one week, a clash in a farmer’s paddock in Waimumu near Gore against the Crusaders the next. A more orthodox match in Queenstown against the Waratahs awaits, and it remains to be seen how the hectic early travel schedule will affect Jamie Joseph’s men for their first match proper against the Blues at Eden Park on Friday week - but the Highlanders appear to thrive on following their own path.

- NZME

Big bucks for Goromaru

Susie Parker with her champion in-hand part bred Welsh pony Pineyeyre Secret Decision.

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■ EQUESTRIAN

Welsh ponies ‘top quality’ The country’s largest Welsh pony and cob show was held in Ashburton on Saturday.

It was the third time the South Island All Welsh show has been held at the showgrounds, attracting more than 100 entries this year.

The show catered for purebred and part bred ponies and horses, with both in-hand, ridden and harness classes.

International judges Mark Brown and Gary Le Brocq, from

Australia, and David James from Wales were impressed with the quality and presentation of the entrants.

Both are UK accredited judges of Welsh breeds.

Organiser Charlotte Faulks said many competitors arrived at the showgrounds on Friday evening and stayed until Sunday.

“The weather was fantastic and everyone had a great time,” she said.

“We had pizzas available for tea on Saturday evening after the competition so people had a good chance to meet the judges.”

SUPREME CHAMPIONS Supreme in-hand purebred Philip Peter with Hollybank Wee

Whisper Supreme in-hand part bred – Estriech Family, Goldridge Bright Light Supreme ridden purebred – Estella Velenski, Drayton Lucia Supreme ridden part bred – Eilish and Liz Greene, Melody Minx Supreme harness – Mandy Phillips, Ellangowan Champagne on Ice.

Japan fullback Ayumu Goromaru is said to have overtaken former All Black Dan Carter as the highest paid rugby player in the world.

Goromaru, who starred during Japan’s thrilling World Cup campaign, will play Super Rugby for the Reds this year before moving to French club Toulon, according to a French TV station. The 29-year-old shot to fame at the World Cup and became a Japanese cult hero for spearheading the national team’s incredible run at the tournament, which included a shock win over South Africa. A French newspaper last week named him as the world’s best-paid player, saying he is earning 200,000 euros ($NZ340,000) per month. - NZME

NZ Football apologises New Zealand Football have apologised to Alex Jones and the Wellington Phoenix over their role in the international transfer saga which has seen the English import return home before kicking a ball for the A-League club. The paperwork required to complete Jones’ transfer from Birmingham City to the Phoenix was submitted to New Zealand Football three days before the international transfer window closed but a resigning employee, a break down in communication and an internet outage prevented the loan-deal to go through on time.

- NZME

Charlton honoured

RESULTS ■ Bowls Hampstead Bowling Club February 14 Anstiss Cup - Proudly sponsored by Russell Anstiss 1st: M. Anderson, M. Quinn, J. Ryk, D. Kinvig 4 wins 29 ends 56 points; 2nd B. White, B. Holdom, R. Tonks. B. Molloy 3 wins 1 draw 28 ends 49 points; 3rd M. Smallridge, R. Milne, J. Davies, G. Sparks 3 wins 1 draw 24 ends 52 points.

■ Football Scottish Premier League Scottish Premier League results and standings Inverness CT 3 (Vigurs 19, Tansey 51 pen, Tremarco 65) Aberdeen 1 (Rooney 7), Hamilton 0 Dundee Utd 0, Motherwell 0 Kilmarnock 2 (Kiltie 56, Slater 61), Glasgow Celtic 2 (Griffiths 45+1, Boyata 57) Ross County 0, Dundee 2 (Hemmings 21, 51) St. Johnstone 0.

■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club

February 13 Results not available yet February 14 Foursome Match Winners: Hilary Ward and Chris Robertson with a nett 67.5. First round winners in the White Trophy were: Pat and Bev Turton, Heather Robertson and Paddy Bradford, Leigh and Murray Wackrow, Hilary Ward and Chris Robertson, Kathryn and Merv Green, Wendy and Adrian Hopwood and Judy and Garry McKeown.

February 16 Women’s Section Sandhurst Qualifying – 4BBB Bev Turton & Ellenor Sullivan – 59, Chris van Buuren & Jenny Williams - 60 Nearest the Pins: No. 4 Gabites: Pauline Bell, No 8 House of Travel Ashburton: Chris van Buuren, No 12 Lynn’s small Salon: Maryanne Urquhart, No 14 Todds of Ashburton: Bev Turton, No 18 2nd shot to Green: Kay Miles Twos: No 4 - Pauline Bell, No 12 – Chris van Buuren, No 14 – Robin Bennett February 11 9 Hole Section Jean Drummond Putting Ann Smith – 13 (by lot), Michael Kingsbury - 13 Marion Marshall Stroke Michael Shearer – 37 (by lot), Mike Smith - 37

DRAWS ■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club February 20, Harvey Norman Classic Number 1 Tee 8.00 A Tindall & G Douglas, C Ralston & G Fleming 8.15 Sponsors Time 8.22 G Crawford & S Beavan, B Turton & J Welch 8.37 L Pollock & J Power, S Lemon & P Wright 8.45 K Fox & A MacGregor, N Gill & R Nicol 9.00 B Davis & R Harman, R Leith & PK Ngutu 9.07 D Hewitt & J Hewitt, M Green & K Green 11.45 P Bradford & B Hawksby, G Jansen & P Hunt 11.52 P Greer & A Middleton, R & G Greer 12.00 J McArthur & M Holmes, E Parr & J Gutsell 12.15 J McGath & A Hopwood, S Stratford & P Walker 12.22 Sponsors Time 12.30 D Gill & S King, V Carr & Bevan Wilson 12.37 T Sa & B Chinn, C Robertson & H Ward 12.45 P & S Davidson, B Collins & J Peacock.

Number 10 Tee 8.22 R & S Carlson, J & D Rainbird 8.30 Sponsors Time 8.37 V Moore & M Stoddart, P Bell & L Small 8.52 B Fechney & E Sullivan, R Gallagher & S Reid 9.00 L & M Wackrow, M Watson & T Newton 9.07 B Nuttall & E Davis, R Chatterton & G Russell 11.45 P May & G Sparrow, K Clucas &

D Houghton 11.52 I Rive & P Kerr, K Smith & T O’Reilly 12.00 C Knight & S Kennedy, R Bell & O Miller 12.07 D Rush & G Kean, G Austin & B Day 12.15 B MacGregor & M Isaacs, H Niles & B Clarke 12.22 G Rennie & T Clarke, P Turton & AN Other 12.30 J Senior & A Mowbray, M Wedderell & J Evans 12.37 M Marsh & M Glasson, D Allan & M Beach 12.45 Sponsors Time .

Entries are still being taken, contact Dee Murdoch at the Golf Club (308 6371) or Paddy Bradford (027 2244 228) Times for nine hole players are still being arranged due to low numbers.

Sunday start times will be posted in the Clubhouse

Tinwald Golf Club February 23 Women’s Division Medal 1st Norma Bradford Putting No 1 9.00 K. McAuliffe M. Colville M. Kennedy 9.05 D. Bell P. McAndrew C. Linney 9.10 M. Pawsey L. Glassey B. Jackson I. Divers No 4 9.00 J. Undy H. argyle J. vander Heide 9.05 V. Cartney L. Bird K.Young No10 9.00 M. Smith V. Prendergast P. Ellis 9.05 B. O’Neill D. Wellman S. Gutsell No 13 9.00 D. Lowe P. Smith M. Bennett 9.05 J. Bruhns J. Smith B. Harris 9 Holes 1st Bell Trophy (stroke) B. Irvine N. Costin V. Johnston Starters B. Harris M. Bennett; Cards M. Smith K. McAuliffe; Tea Duty P. Bell J. Smith; Draw Steward J. Bruhns

England great Bobby Charlton is to have the South Stand at Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium named after him, 60 years on from his debut for the club. Man U confirmed the formal naming would take place at the game against Everton on April 2. Charlton joined the club as an apprentice in 1953 and made his debut in October 1956. The 1966 World Cup winner made 758 appearances, scoring a record 249 goals.

- Reuters

Ten grand ‘too cheap’ Ronnie O’Sullivan was a few pots away from achieving perfection in a frame of snooker. But, with a maximum break of 147 in his grasp, the sport’s most charismatic player turned down the chance to complete the most coveted feat in snooker because he felt the prize money of 10,000 pounds (NZ$14,500) was “too cheap.” In the latest episode in O’Sullivan’s colourful career, he chose to pot the pink ball off the next-to-last red - instead of continuing his bid for the perfect break with the more difficult black.

- Reuters

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■ NETBALL

More changes on the court

By Caitlin Porter

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Netball headed into unknown territory last year with the move to the EA Networks Centre stadium and the changes have not stopped there.

Set to commence on April 2, this year’s netball season will see a reshuffle of grades and the streamlining of junior netball.

Mid Canterbury Netball administrator Aimee Rickard said Thursday nights, formerly home to Premier and Senior A, will become a “premier night” with the introduction of Premier 1 and 2 grades.

Premier 1 will remain a closed grade, with the top six teams from last year automatically relegated into it.

However, Premier 2 will see four teams automatically relegated and have two spots open.

The introduction of the new grade will see Senior A shift to Saturdays.

To accommodate the extra grade Mid Canterbury Netball has decided to do away with the Senior Reserve B grade and change

the name of Senior Reserve A to simply Senior Reserve.

All other grades will continue as normal with Year 3 and 4 playing on Friday nights and Year 1 and 2 on Monday nights.

For the first time, Mid Canterbury Netball will implement a Year 5 Future Ferns programme, derived from Netball New Zealand, which will see six-aside games played on Saturdays.

Social netball will continue to feature on Wednesday nights.

Junior netball is also set to change and will follow the same format as seniors with games played over three rounds and promotion-relegation in between, rather than the traditional grading system.

As a result, junior netball will start and finish at the same time as senior netball, simplifying the competition.

With positive feedback following on from last season Mrs Rickard said everyone was excited for the upcoming competition.

Registrations for the Mid Canterbury Netball competition close on March 9.

Black Caps move on New Zealand will not be pursuing the first test no-ball controversy any further with the International Cricket Council after suffering an innings and 52-run defeat to Australia. Adam Voges was bowled by a Doug Bracewell ‘no-ball’ on seven in the final over of the opening day. Umpire Richard Illingworth made the decision on a delivery later shown to be legitimate. Voges did not err again until his dismissal for 239, sparking fury in the Black Caps camp.

Coach Mike Hesson said they had reconciled themselves with the situation. “There’s no doubt we were disappointed, but we moved on pretty quickly.”

- NZME

Aussies aim for dynasty

Mid Canterbury Netball moved to a new home in the EA Networks Centre last year.

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The No.1 Test ranking is within Australia’s grasp after they walloped New Zealand in Wellington but Steve Smith is hungry for a whole lot more. Smith’s men will shoot to top spot on the International Cricket Council’s Test rankings if they win the trans-Tasman series 1-0 or 2-0. The second Test starts on Saturday in Christchurch, where there is likely to be another result pitch. Smith, yet to suffer a loss in his 10 Tests as captain, hopes victory there is the start of a golden dynasty.

- NZME

Lee moving on up It has taken a while, but Danny Lee is finally moving towards the world golf leaderboard. The former amateur star has reached a career-best ranking of 34 after he finished 30th at the Pebble Beach Pro Am this week, a rise of two places. There was a lot of unrealistic expectation about Lee’s professional prospects when the lanky Rotorua kid rose to top the world’s amateur rankings in late 2008 and won the US Amateur at a younger age than Tiger Woods. Since turning professional in 2009, he has been a journeyman who has struggled to live up to his billing, but is now regularly making cuts.

- NZME

Roosters lose stars The Sydney Roosters have been left reeling with confirmation they will likely be without star forwards Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Boyd Cordner for the opening 10 rounds of the NRL season. Coach Trent Robinson, in Manchester for the World Club Series, confirmed yesterday the pair still faced lengthy layoffs, with vice-captain Cordner having had surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle while enforcer Waerea-Hargreaves remains on the comeback trail from a knee injury.

- NZME

Panthers in Chch Bree Middleton, Cameron Slee (back row), Isabelle Wilson and Courtney Elliot are Auckland-bound this week for the 2016 New Zealand Junior Championships.

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■ SWIMMING

Local swimmers all set for junior champs Four Jennian Homes Ashburton swimmers will fly the flag for Mid Canterbury at the 2016 New Zealand Junior Championships this weekend.

Twelve-year-olds Bree Middleton, Cameron Slee, Isabelle Wilson and Courtney Elliot will be

out to end their junior swimming careers on a high, with age group competition on the horizon next year.

The foursome will head north on Friday morning to compete at the Sir Owen G Glenn National Aquatic Centre in Auckland and

coach Shane Jones is hoping the group make the most of the experience.

“At this age it’s about the experience and making sure the skill set is the best it can be and improving times is paramount,” said Jones.

Jones has confidence that his young swimmers can perform to the best of their ability following strong displays at the recent Canterbury championships.

“If they do what they’ve trained to do, then what comes after that is well-deserved,” he said.

The Penrith Panthers’ decision to take their NRL match against the Warriors to Christchurch looks to be paying off with almost a third of tickets sold three months prior to the May 14 clash at AMI Stadium.

Organisers are hoping the sell-out sign will be up well before match day after 5000 of the 17,500 seats were snapped up within 10 days after ticket sales for the round 10 match began on February 5. Match promoters Wallace Douglas Ltd were always confident the ground will be full on match day, but have been pleasantly surprised by the early surge in ticket sales. - NZME

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■ RISQUE

Otaki Classic in sights

Exciting times ahead Confidence is growing in Risque’s ability to add a Group One Australian title to her New Zealand 1000 Guineas crown.

The Darci Brahma three-yearold further fuelled those aspirations when she made the perfect start to her career for Victorian trainers David Hayes and Tom Dabernig with her resuming victory in Saturday’s Gr.3 Kevin Hayes Stakes at Caulfield.

“We were all thrilled with her and she went into that on the fresh side over 1200 metres,” Dabernig said.

“Once she got into the clear she finished off really strongly and there’s nice improvement in her.

“We want to get her to the Australian Guineas and on the 27th there’s the Angus Armanasco Stakes at Caulfield over 1400 metres, which would mean a back-up into the Guineas, but at this stage we’re lean-

ing toward going straight to the mile.”

The Australian Guineas will be run over the 1600 metres at Flemington on March 5.

“She’s an exciting filly and whatever she is doing now is a bonus, she will be even better in the spring,” Dabernig said.

“She’s a lovely, tall and scopey filly who will mature and fill into her frame, but she doesn’t have to improve a lot.

“We want to get a Group One with her in Australia and, while it’s one step at a time, she’s a horse we think can do that.”

Risque won three of her six starts for Matamata trainers Stephen Autridge and Jamie Richards and following her dominant victory in the 1000 Guineas at Riccarton she was sold by The Oaks Stud to Darren Thomas’ Seymour Bloodstock and Neil Werrett, of Black Caviar fame.

- NZME

The Donna Logan and Chris Gibbs-trained Volkstok’n’barrell found the line well when resuming, finishing sixth behind Xtravagant in Saturday’s Gr.1 NRM Sprint (1400m). The Group One winning son of Tavistock will step up to a mile in the Gr.1 Haunui Farm WFA Classic at Otaki in a fortnight, and is building toward full fitness. “We were very pleased with his run on Saturday and Leith (Innes) said he just came to the end of it late,” Chris Gibbs said.

- NZME

Duo target the Oaks The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained duo of Mime and Coldplay are on target for a tilt at the Gr.1 Wellfield New Zealand Oaks on March 19, however they are likely to take alternate paths to the fillies’ feature. Mime upstaged her more fancied stablemate when winning the Gr.2 Sir Tristram Fillies Classic at Te Rapa on Saturday, with Coldplay (4th) hindered by an over-watered track. “Initially I was a bit disappointed with Coldplay, but on reflection and having walked the track and the strip of ground she was racing on, you could probably be a bit forgiving.

The ground (where she raced) had become a bit false.”

- NZME

Risque shows her winning ability at Caulfield on Saturday.

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M2 Te Aroha gallops Today at Te Aroha Raceway

Racing Te Aroha Venue: Te Aroha Meeting Date: 17 Feb 2016 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles : 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 1.30pm (NZT) TE AROHA LIQUOR 1000 2YO MAIDEN $7000, MDN 2YO, 1000m 1 Amachi (6) 57.5...............................A Collett 2 Memories Only (12) 57.5 .............. R Norvall 3 My Paisann (4) 57.5 ....................T Thornton 4 Shadows (13) 57.5 5 3. Miacoca (1) 55.5 ............................. S Spratt 6 Astara (15) 55.5 ..............................S Collett 7 Corporate Missile (10) 55.5.........C Lammas 8 Lady Bullbars (8) 55.5 ...................M McNab 9 5 Lady Roseanne (5) 55.5 ....L Magorrian (a1) 10 Midnight Gossip (11) 55.5 .................L Innes 11 Fully Sparked (9) 55.5....... U Holmquist (a2) 12 Good Show h (14) 55.5 ............... D Johnson 13 Gottalikeher (7) 55.5 .....................O Bosson 14 Thistledonicely (3) 55.5 ............. M D Plessis 15 7. Gangsters Lass h (2) 55.5 Emergency: Gangsters Lass 2 2.05pm GREENE RACING 1400 MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1400m 1 32306 Goldchi h (8) 58.5 .......................T Thornton 2 57x35 Nelson Park (2) 58.5 ....................... D Nolan

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2 34290 Hold On (9) 58.5 ...........................M McNab 3 84. Sneakysid (3) 58.5 ........................ R Norvall 4 90x00 Red Spur (11) 58.5 ............L Magorrian (a1) 5 Hone (5) 58 ..............................A Jones (a1) 6 Okanagan (2) 58 ...........................O Bosson 7 So Choosy (6) 56 8 6x Caprikosa (7) 56 9 580x Electric (4) 56 ..................................A Collett 10 0x0. New Thang h (1) 56 .............C Lammas 11 008 Lady Athena (8) 56.5 ..................T Thornton 5 3.50 ASCOT FARM 2200 MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 2200m 1 7092 Domination (10) 58.5 ....................O Bosson 2 0524. Panorama (4) 58.5 ........................M McNab 3 0x973 Run Forrest Run h (6) 58.5 ....... M D Plessis 4 80200 I’m All Ears (5) 58.5 ............Z N Azman (a3) 5 85747 Chateau Roc (7) 58.................B Hutton (a1) 6 05 The Local (9) 58 .................L Magorrian (a1) 7 23304 Itsabird (8) 56.5 ............................. R Norvall 8 53537 Cherry Bay (2) 56.5....................M Coleman 9 32x05 I Candy 56.5................................. Scratched 10 x5463 Sakhee’s Star (11) 56.5 .... U Holmquist (a2) 11 x9004 Danzabeel (3) 56.5 ..................... D Johnson 12 4968 Thoughtful (1) 56.........................T Thornton 6 4.25pm LEE SOMERVELL RACING STABLES 2200 RATING 75 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 2200m

1 40044 Maximum Height tm (4) 60 U Holmquist (a2) 2 41335 El Pistola (2) 58 3 79089 Jagersfontein td (7) 57.5 .............T Thornton 4 23211 Captain Cavalier (1) 57 ............... D Johnson 5 55149 Candybelle (5) 56.5.......................O Bosson 6 95377 Quintastics (6) 55.5 ....................M Coleman 7 0x157 Geppetto’s Girl t (3) 54 .............. M D Plessis 7 5.00pm PIKE RACING 1600 RATING 65 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 60389 What’s Up Alf tmh (2) 60 .............C Lammas 2 21286 Sam’s Ready (8) 59.5 .......................L Innes 3 27x09 Bomber Jet (6) 58.5 ........................S Collett 4 14. Mopsy (11) 58 ............................. D Johnson 5 80067 Nailed It td (10) 58 ........................O Bosson 6 41930 Five Off The Tee t (1) 58 .........B Hutton (a1) 7 7x0x7 The Patriot (4) 58 ...............L Magorrian (a1) 8 7x905 Twickenham (12) 58 .................A Jones (a1) 9 46135 Stylish Attack d (13) 57.5 ...........M Coleman 10 62985 Gold Hunter tmh (9) 57.5 ............T Thornton 11 70x48 Sir Sava t (5) 57.5 ......................G Cooksley 12 21600 Never In Doubt d (7) 56.5..............M McNab 13 0x770 Queenoftheamazon d (3) 55.5 ........ S Spratt 8 5.35pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE 1200 3YOF MAIDEN $12,000, MDN 3YOF, 1200m 1 9x3 Awakening (4) 56.5 ..................... D Johnson

2 3 Keely Be (9) 56.5 .......................M Coleman 3 4x6 Illicit Affair (5) 56.5 .............................M Hills 4 Cantata (1) 56.5 .............................. S Spratt 5 So Choosy (8) 56.5 ...........................L Innes 6 50x Myladyachiever (6) 56.5 ................O Bosson 7 0x Beauty’s Rose 56.5 ...................... Scratched 8 580x Electric 56.5 ................................. Scratched 9 0x0. New Thang h (3) 56.5 10 Pushtheboundaries (2) 56.5........T Thornton 11 Windstorm (7) 56.5 ................... M D Plessis Blinkers on : Caprikosa (R2), Caprikosa (R3), Caprikosa, Lady Athena (R4) Blinkers off : Deverstation, Jane’s Secret (R2), Sam’s Ready (R7) Winkers on : Jane’s Secret (R2), Awakening (R8) Pacifiers on : Five Off The Tee (R7) SELECTIONS Race 1: Lady Bullbars, Miacoca, Corporate Missile, Amachi Race 2: Sheridan, Nelson Park, Goldchi, Licavoli, Caprikosa Race 3: Kaharoa Rose, Hot Tempo, Lady Echezeaux, Caprikosa Race 4: Sneakysid, Marchero, Okanagan, So Choosy, Electric Race 5: Panorama, Thoughtful, The Local, Sakhee’s Star Race 6: El Pistola, Maximum Height, Quintastics, Candybelle Race 7: Sam’s Ready, Mopsy, Five Off The Tee, Stylish Attack Race 8: So Choosy, Keely Be, Awakening, Cantata, Illicit Affair

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 10 5T488 Homebush Minion nwtd .........J T McInerney way Meeting Date: 17 Feb 2016 NZ Meeting number: 3 4 1.04pm KEENAN CONCRETE C0 HT4 C0q, 305m Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11; 1 86 Homebush Freddo nwtd .........J T McInerney 12 and 13; 14 and 15 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 2 23213 Ziggy Baxter 17.89 .................J T McInerney and 9; 10, 11 and 12; 13, 14 and 15 3 38442 Uno Nathan nwtd L & ......................... Wales 1 12.10pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL HT1 C0q, 305m 4 88333 Swirling Eddie nwtd...........................M Flipp 1 7523 Uno Marcus nwtd L &......................... Wales 5 76 Pickering nwtd ....................................J Hunt 2 24767 Uno Nigel nwtd..................................M Flipp 6 83658 Scott No Show nwtd B & .................... Steele 3 43742 Annie Way nwtd L & ........................... Morris 7 7 Wine O’Clock nwtd G & .................. J Clarke 4 77476 Rally Sarious nwtd .................J T McInerney 8 54522 Tank’s Rob nwtd ..............................S Maher 5 72436 Watch That Gypsy nwtd ............... H Mullane 9 72882 Another Relm nwtd ................J T McInerney 6 75345 Eva’s Storm nwtd ..................... S Gommans 10 8778 Not Listening nwtd ................... S Gommans 7 2 Nitehawk Rose nwtd ....................... M Mann 5 1.21pm THE CHRONICLE C0 C0, 520m 8 48832 Steffi’s Star nwtd ............................. J W Bell 1 54768 Kentucky Doll nwtd................... S Gommans 9 83878 Thatz Marion nwtd ............................M Flipp 2 441 Charlie Bo Bo 31.17 ....................B Hodgson 10 7488 Scott Tied Up nwtd ......................... I George 3 Jaybe Albie nwtd J & .......................D Fahey 2 12.28pm LASER PLUMBING CO HT2 C0q, 305m 4 65527 Candy Crusher nwtd ................A Duganzich 1 74F48 Nana’s Girl nwtd ....................... S Gommans 5 74535 Zoe’s Funk nwtd ........................... H Mullane 2 73746 Marlow Marina nwtd ...............J T McInerney 6 64444 Scott Some Ticka nwtd B &................ Steele 3 473 Terra Trip nwtd.................................... N Udy 7 56538 She’s Mustard nwtd..........................R Waite 4 Uno Jason nwtd L & ........................... Wales 8 72633 Opawa Libby nwtd L & ....................... Wales 5 56 Khal Drago nwtd G & ...................... J Clarke 6 1.39pm LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C1 C1, 520m 6 Billy Marlow nwtd ..............................M Flipp 1 45576 Mc Lovin’ nwtd..................................S Stone 7 52347 Charrina Hill nwtd I C &..................J Lenden 2 35556 Devilskin nwtd ........................J T McInerney 8 84655 Alquezar nwtd ...................................M Flipp 3 56466 Opawa Cassidy 30.56 L &.................. Wales 9 72882 Another Relm nwtd ................J T McInerney 4 4126F Val Baxter nwtd ......................J T McInerney 10 7685 Kay Marting nwtd ...................J T McInerney 5 76554 Goodtime Mike 30.91 ...................... J W Bell 3 12.46pm ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS WANGANUI CO 6 25622 Opawa Messini 30.72......................... N Udy HT3 C0q, 305m 7 32464 Rubbed Out 30.97........................... M Mann 1 82x Sedgebrook Asset nwtd ......................F Kite 8 87337 Wairio Dee Jay nwtd .........................J Black 2 53384 Dark Witch nwtd ............................... P Clark 9 67854 Lily Ma’s Smoking 30.62 .................S Maher 3 268 If It Fitz nwtd......................................M Flipp 10 58868 Into The Fray 30.69 ..........................R Waite 4 84 Totes nwtd ..............................J T McInerney 7 1.56pm AON CPF C1 C1, 305m 5 76 Opawa Maf nwtd L & .......................... Wales 1 71857 Opawa Perissa nwtd L & .................... Wales 6 23658 Eve Ning Hill nwtd I C & .................J Lenden 2 7662F Blazing Hot nwtd ....................J T McInerney 7 Uno Again nwtd L & ........................... Wales 3 34665 Gully Runner 18.21 G & .................. J Clarke 8 6 Vee Veery Lovely nwtd G & ............. J Clarke 4 76683 Spot On Maggie 17.52 .............A Duganzich 9 83878 Thatz Marion nwtd ............................M Flipp 5 65823 Lick It Up nwtd .......................J T McInerney

6 64672 Bigtime Dasher 17.77 U & ....................Bliek 7 44754 Belfast Eejit nwtd....................J T McInerney 8 55876 Queen Star nwtd ..............................T Agent 9 23468 Buzzy As 18.33 ..................................J Hunt 10 46864 Repeat Visit nwtd ................................ L Bell 8 2.14pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C1 C1, 520m 1 54476 Lagoon Victory 30.90 ............... S Gommans 2 58815 Preoccupied nwtd .............................J Black 3 x7465 Alamein Jah 30.26 K & .....................Phillips 4 56322 Opawa O’Grady nwtd J &................D Fahey 5 74464 Meg’s Me Mum 30.40......................S Maher 6 758x8 Another Cruise 30.86 .............J T McInerney 7 55645 Homebush Errol nwtd ............J T McInerney 8 28335 Opawa Gavin nwtd G &................... J Clarke 9 x5874 Opawa Stella 30.39 L & ..................... Wales 10 58756 Crystall McBell nwtd...............J T McInerney 9 2.31 DOPEY DOG LASER ENGRAVING C1, 305m 1 45258 Uno Marguerite nwtd L & ................... Wales 2 35375 Scott To Go 18.23 B &........................ Steele 3 81648 Miss Hook 18.34 ....................J T McInerney 4 22373 Azure Dreams 17.75 G & ................ J Clarke 5 71185 Chair Up nwtd ........................J T McInerney 6 33274 Fair Cruzin 17.97....................J T McInerney 7 24333 Maligned 18.16 U & ..............................Bliek 8 11661 Don’t Brag nwtd ........................... H Mullane 9 83848 Cosmic Warra 17.94.........................T Agent 10 76756 Big Ben 18.06 .......................... S Gommans 10 2.49pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 C1, 520m 1 55154 Jinja Mia nwtd W &..........................T Steele 2 62233 Pacific Sunrise nwtd ..........................M Flipp 3 65645 Scott The Looks nwtd B & .................. Steele 4 17144 Opawa Jemaine nwtd J & ...............D Fahey 5 66427 Homebush Naki nwtd .............J T McInerney 6 21277 Fox In Box nwtd........................ T Mischefski 7 55655 Botany Liz 30.59 ....................J T McInerney 8 75566 Elusive Babe nwtd..............................W Kite 9 67652 Bill Rush nwtd .............................. H Mullane

62322 Another Charm nwtd ..............J T McInerney 88765 Kiribati Girl 17.89 ..................... S Gommans 17441 Ivanhov 17.81 K & .............................Phillips 1 61566 Gummy Gumpsta 17.97 G R & ....... S Voyce 55261 Second Time 17.83 G & .................. J Clarke 2 55385 Scott A Motor 17.90 B & .................... Steele 36538 Homebush Dobby 17.91 ................. M Mann 3 66425 Gully Crusher 17.89 G & ................. J Clarke 66632 Liz Watto 18.12 ................................... L Bell 4 F4624 Kapai Lana 18.05 U & ...........................Bliek 35555 Brilliant Ava 17.80 ........................M Roberts 5 52127 Wally Baxter nwtd ..................J T McInerney 55662 Opawa Tommo nwtd........................... N Udy 6 21848 Doosh 17.94...........................J T McInerney 83574 Scott No Limbs 18.13 B & .................. Steele 7 23158 Opawa Viv nwtd L & ........................... Wales 8 12162 Pacific Vibe 17.77...................J T McInerney 15 4.18pm METEOR OPD WANGANUI C1 C1, 305m 1 43843 Cawbourne Hint nwtd...................... J W Bell 9 6478x High Percentage nwtd ......................L Ahern 2 84864 Homebush Limbo 17.64 .........J T McInerney 10 54875 Another Zircon nwtd ...............J T McInerney 12 3.24pm BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @ HATRICK C1 3 73733 Witch Misty 17.91............................. P Clark 4 32564 Cawbourne Kitt nwtd ....................... M Mann C1, 305m 5 15365 Opawa Binge nwtd B & ...................... Steele 1 11248 Spiritello nwtd...................................L Ahern 6 44726 Sprinkles 17.58 ......................J T McInerney 2 26242 So Unbelievable 18.43 ....................M Olden 7 52125 Dreamzone 17.76 K &.......................Phillips 3 33467 Plaiting Puss 18.45 U & ........................Bliek 8 56533 Opal Jewel 17.93 ..................... S Gommans 4 15746 Gully Yappa 18.09 G & .................... J Clarke 9 86354 Business Review nwtd L & ................. Morris 5 71383 Sammy Baxter 17.95 .............J T McInerney 6 x6677 Winfield Autumn 17.78 ....................L Doody 10 37677 Denali 18.00 G &............................. J Clarke 7 72887 Opawa Leigh nwtd L & ....................... Wales SELECTIONS 8 85474 Homebush Flyte 17.83 ...........J T McInerney Race 1: Uno Marcus, Annie Way, Nitehawk Rose, Watch That Gypsy Emergencies: Race 2: Billy Marlow, Another Relm, Marlow Marina, Uno Jason 9 46752 Jump On It nwtd ........................... H Mullane Race 3: Uno Again, Sedgebrook Asset, Opawa Maf, Totes 10 67745 Worboys 17.74 G R & ..................... S Voyce Race 4: Uno Nathan, Ziggy Baxter, Tank’s Rob, Scott No Show Race 5: Jaybe Albie, Opawa Libby, Zoe’s Funk, Scott Some Ticka 13 3.43pm J P PRINT PETONE C1 C1, 305m 1 27175 Smart Dandy 17.80 ........................... B Hunt Race 6: Opawa Messini, Opawa Cassidy, Wairio Dee Jay 2 24868 Another Key nwtd ...................J T McInerney Race 7: Opawa Perissa, Lick It Up, Bigtime Dasher, Belfast Eejit 3 62285 Kentaro Baxter nwtd...............J T McInerney Race 8: Opawa O’Grady, Lagoon Victory, Opawa Gavin 4 42453 Peajay Pringles 18.10 G & .............. J Clarke Race 9: Don’t Brag, Uno Marguerite, Azure Dreams, Miss Hook 5 26532 Blaze’s Corporal 18.02 G R & ......... S Voyce Race 10: Opawa Jemaine, Jinja Mia, Botany Liz, Homebush Naki 6 45121 Scott No Odds 17.92 B & ................... Steele Race 11: Pacific Vibe, Doosh, Gummy Gumpsta, Kapai Lana 7 47127 Belfast Smarty 18.05....................... J W Bell Race 12: Jump On It, Plaiting Puss, Opawa Leigh, Winfield Autumn 8 57158 Ranger’s Waltz 18.13 ......................S Maher Race 13: Scott No Odds, Blaze’s Corporal, Peajay Pringles 9 84543 Venga Guapa 17.80 ........................M Olden Race 14: Another Charm, Ivanhov, Liz Watto, Brilliant Ava 10 57837 Homebush Bruno 17.85 .........J T McInerney Race 15: Cawbourne Hint, Sprinkles, Opal Jewel, Witch Misty 14 3.59pm MAX REFRIDGERATION C1 C1, 305m LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd 1 61166 Dallas Baxter 18.11................J T McInerney - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track 10 7x777 Opawa Born nwtd L & ........................ Wales

11 3.06pm FIRST SECURITY C1 C1, 305m

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

■ RUGBY

SITUATIONS VACANT

Big questions for NZ sides Chris Rattue lists the key questions surrounding the five New Zealand Super Rugby franchises ahead of the upcoming season.

Is Tana Umaga a miracle worker?

There are good examples of new coaches effecting immediate turnarounds - particularly Dave Rennie at the Chiefs.

Umaga has got a couple of terrific lieutenants in Jerome Kaino and new recruit Tanerau Latimer as starting points in building a new culture.

Can Akira Ioane make an impact?

Loose forward Akira Ioane is a superstar in the making but his preparation has been derailed by playing for the Olympic-bound national sevens. Can the flying tower block make a big impact in the 10 weeks the Blues will have him - the training regimes for 15s and 7s are very different.

9-10 The Blues still look behind the 8-ball with their halfback/first five-eighths combination. Ihaia West is the big hope at No. 10 but Umaga needs to work on the three Cs certainty, confidence and combination.

Midfield combo Can George Moala and Rene Ranger work up a midfield combo or are they too similar? If these two blockbusters fire, the Blues are in business.

CHIEFS Aaron Cruden He’s back after knee surgery. It’s re-boot time for Cruden, and he is pivotal to the Chiefs. All eyes will be on the No.10 with All Black ramifications never far away.

The great unknown How badly will injuries to their big recruits hurt the Chiefs? Prop Nepo Laulala is out for the season, and lock Dominic Bird will also miss up to three months with a foot injury. These are huge blows.

Cane’s huge year Sam Cane has been touted as All Black captaincy material and he steps up to co-captain the Chiefs alongside Cruden.

Cane is no longer in New Zealand rugby’s biggest shadow - being lined up as Richie McCaw’s replacement in the No. 7 jersey is one thing, actually doing the business is another. It’s a huge year for Cane.

New coaching team Dave Rennie will be looking to rediscover the title winning mojo with a new coaching team - it could freshen up the outfit but losing assistant Wayne Smith has to be seen as a big blow at this stage.

HURRICANES The new Ma’a Nonu?

That’s a bit too much expectation to place on Ngani Laumape just yet. But the former Warriors back, who had played union for New Zealand Schools, is one of the most interesting 2016 Super Rugby recruits. Some are predicating big things

CRUSADERS Blackadder’s final year This may seem unkind, but have the Crusaders hung on to Todd Blackadder a year too long? The franchise legend is in his last season, having failed to win a title in his previous seven. He’s been unlucky – the crazy travel of 2011 and a rotten refereeing decision in 2014 robbed his teams.

But the Crusaders appear in a rut.

How to replace two greats?

They had to depart some time. Richie McCaw and Dan Carter are gone, and they weren’t the star performers of old anyway at Super Rugby level. Matt Todd is a quality replacement for McCaw, but No. 10 is an issue, with Colin Slade and Tom Taylor also having departed. Step up Marty McKenzie, Richie Mo’unga and former Waratah Ben Volavola - it’s a sort of X Factor contest to replace Carter’s x-factor.

Now or never for Dagg Runaway train Nemani Nadolo is the attacking talisman but don’t forget Israel Dagg, who says he’s found the fun in rugby to run again. Dagg went from golden boy to All Black discard - it’s probably now or never to rediscover the old magic.

Back to Nadolo ...

He heads to the riches of French rugby after this season so with his future nicely sorted, the big man should be free to run riot again.

HIGHLANDERS Pressure of champions The Highlanders won’t be catching anyone unawares this time around, which will make life a bit tougher. The 2015 champions have had minimal comings and goings although they will field a new look loose forward combo. The Highlanders will rely on the usual suspects Aaron Smith, Ben Smith, Waisake Naholo, Malakai Fekitoa and co.

Sopoaga’s big year?

This could be Lima Sopoaga’s big year.

The 2015 season was his breakout, highlighted by an impressive test debut. He missed the World Cup but watch out Aaron Cruden - that No. 10 test jersey is a contest.

Leading from the front again There are a few forwards who may feel they did not get their due credit last season, despite the Highlanders against-theodds title win. Elliott Dixon and co. will be desperate to show they are no one-season wonders, with legitimate higher aspirations.

- NZME

SENIOR HAIRSTYLIST WANTED

Office Administrator The Greenvale Group owns four aged care facilities and requires an office administrator to work in its head office.

The role provides crucial administration support to the facilities with the key focus on payroll, creditor and debtor management as well as support and periodic cover for the Administration Manager.

Essential attributes required are: • Attention to detail • A positive “can-do” attitude • Ability to work as part of a small team • Willingness to learn new skills Ideally knowledge of the following would be desirable: • MYOB • IMS Payroll • Current Employment Law The role is for 15 hours a week.

Flexibility is offered to fit in with school hours.

For a full job description and to apply, email vicki@greenvale.co.nz.

Applications close February 21, 2016.

Vivo Hair Salons are looking for passionate, experienced Senior Stylists to join our team. We will consider full-time and part-time stylists.

Vivo is a busy salon group with a fun, exciting vibe and loyal clients! We need stylists with a flair for hair and a love for people to join our senior stylist team.

At Vivo we get excited about beautiful hair and believe that the best way to look after our clients is to look after our stylists. We love to have fun, are always positive (even on bad hair days!) and love to celebrate achievement.

Vivo have salons across New Zealand and we offer regular education and training events as well as monthly competitions and incentives in salon. You will definitely earn more with Vivo!

If you are passionate about hair, love to create amazing work for your clients and have an ambition to want to be the best stylist you can be, call us today! It will be the best career move you will ever make!

Ph Lynden on 021 676 222 Or email: jobs@vivosalon.co.nz

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BLUES

from him but he has had injury issues.

Always the bridesmaid ...

Can the 2015 finalists who dominated the regular season put themselves in a position to go one better, and win a first title. The 2015 season hinted at a new era yet in the end, the franchise couldn’t shed the bridesmaid image.

How to replace Conrad?

Conrad Smith was unique, so there’s no point in trying to find a direct replacement for the departed All Black centre.

It is shaping as the problem position for Chris Boyd.

SITUATIONS VACANT

Casual Garment Processor We seek a casual laundry person, to help fill in as a garment processor to cover annual and other leave in our busy laundry.

Ideally would suit a person who can start early in the morning and be flexible.

You will perform a range of tasks.

For more information contact Stuart Cross 027 430 8830

Security Officers Required Masterguard are currently seeking security officers to fill the following roles: • Weekend Patrol Officer, 6am-6pm Saturday and Sunday • Door staff, 9pm-2am Saturday nights • Casual staff for events, as and when required Applicants must: • Be eligible to obtain a security license • Have a current driver’s license • Have a high level of oral and written literacy • Be well presented Please send letter of application and CV to: info@mgfiresecurity.co.nz or PO Box 37, Ashburton 7740.

CALTEX ASHBURTON

Two Forecourt Positions Available 1x Part-time & Weekend work 1x Full-time Forecourt Service The people we are seeking must be honest, reliable, and be team players who have great customer service skills.

If you are interested, please apply to The Manager Caltex Ashburton Phone (03) 307 0011 Or send C.V to Caltex Ashburton PO Box 58, Ashburton 7740

Wrights Apparelmaster

Cleaner

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

Phone 03 308 6805

0800 274 287 0800 ASHBURTON

Cleaner wanted for Ashburton Holiday Park.

Must be honest and reliable.

Approx two hours a day.

Includes weekend work.

MEETINGS, EVENTS

South Island

Mobile Home Extravaganza Ashburton Showgrounds February 20 & 21 9am to 4pm Adults $5.00 – Under 15 Free Food available.

Enquiries to 03 302 3969 or 027 410 0042 email murrayandbev@hotmail.com

RURAL TRADING POST USED IRRIGATOR CABLE WANTED Ashburton River Engineering section requires more 7-12mm irrigator cable.

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.

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

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

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

Guardian Situations Vacant

307 7900

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICES

Ashburton Guardian

PUBLIC NOTICES

FOR SALE

DISESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH CANTERBURY RURAL FIRE DISTRICT AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MIDSOUTH CANTERBURY RURAL FIRE AUTHORITY Pursuant to the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977, the South Canterbury Rural Fire District will be disestablished and the Mid-South Canterbury Rural Fire Authority will be established.

The Mid-South Canterbury Rural Fire Authority’s district covers all that area within: • the Ashburton District, defined by New Zealand Gazette 1989 page 2296 (Part VIII) delineated on S.O. Plan 18088 (Canterbury Land District); • the Timaru District, defined by New Zealand Gazette 1989 page 2296 (Part IX) delineated on S.O. Plan 18094 (Canterbury Land District); • the Mackenzie District, defined by New Zealand Gazette 1989 page 2296 (Part X), excluding the area held by New Zealand Defence (Tekapo Military Camp), delineated on S.O. Plan 18101 (Canterbury Land District); • the Waimate District, defined by New Zealand Gazette 1989 page 2296 (Part XI) delineated on S.O. Plan 18106 (Canterbury Land District);

Serving the needs of older people

The proposal can be viewed at the following places during office hours.

Ashburton District Council Office Ground Floor Methven i-Site:

- 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton - 160 Main Street, Methven

Rakaia Mobil Petrol Station

- 50 Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia

Mackenzie District Council Office

- 51 Main Street, Fairlie - Market Place, Twizel

Timaru District Council Office Customer Services

- 2 King George Place, Timaru

Temuka Library/Service & Information Centre

- 72-74 King Street, Temuka

Geraldine Library/Service Centre

- 78 Talbot Street, Geraldine

Waimate District Council Office

- Queen Street, Waimate

Department of Conservation offices

- 13-15 North Terrace, Geraldine - Wairepo Road, Twizel - 66 Bowen Drive, Aoraki/Mt Cook

National Rural Fire Authority

- 33 Bowen Street, Wellington

Any person affected by the proposal must state in writing any well grounded representation objecting to or supporting the proposed Amendments and send to:

National Rural Fire Authority P O Box 2133, Wellington 6140 Objections must be received by Friday 18 March 2016.

Alistair Munro, Chairman South Canterbury Rural Fire District Committee

Daily Events

TRADES, SERVICES

Wednesday

Pre-loved clothing sale, bargains and cuppa.

Cnr Thomson and Jane Streets.

6am 1pm - 4pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY Real women circuit training in hall. 48 GROUP. Allen’s Road.

Open for research, visitors welcome.

9.30am - 1.30pm Heritage Centre, West Street.

ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. 1.15am Second time around used clothing. Cnr GOLF CROQUET WAIREKA. Havelock and Cass Streets.

Golf croquet doubles. Waireka, Philip St. 10am 1.15pm ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Holy Communion, Park Street.

Association and golf croquet, new 10.45am members welcome. Allenton Sports club, M.S.A. TAI CHI. Cavendish Street, Allenton.

Seated exercises suitable for people with 7pm limited mobility. M.S.A. Social Hall. Havelock GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Street.

Sequence dancing, Pipe Band Hall, Creek 1pm - 3.30pm Road.

ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH.

Thursday 9.30am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Beginners, refresher and learning of Tai Chi for Arthritis. M.S.A. Social Hall, Havelock Street.

9.30am - 11.30am BALMORAL HALL LINE DANCERS. Fun exercise during term time. Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Open for toy hire Thursday and Saturday, Methodist Baring Square Church hall.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST GOODWILL SHOP. Sell preloved second hand clothing. Tinwald Methodist Church, Cnr Archibald and Jane Street, Tinwald.

9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. O P shop second time around used clothing. Ashburton Baptist Church, Cnr Havelock and Cass Street, entry Havelock St. 10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven.

10am

ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit Kidz, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Stretching exercises for all abilities. M.S.A. Social Hall, Havelock Street.

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

1.30pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Social day, come and try it yourself. 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton.

1.30pm HINDS GARDEN CIRCLE. View prize winning gardens. Meet at Mona Square by 1.25pm.

6pm GOLF CROQUET WAIREKA. Twilight golf croquet, non-members welcome. Waireka, Philip Street.

7.30pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Old time/sequence dancing. learn to dance.

All welcome. Pipe Band Hall, Creek Road.

7.30pm - 9.30pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD. Stitch and chat, all welcome. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

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

Plus much more FREE loan trailer available!

From a shovel load to a trailer load.

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

Thursday, March 3, 2016 10.00am - 3.00pm Ashburton Racecourse

Gold coin entry Light refreshments available on site Knife sharpening service will be operating - bring along those knives to be sharpened for a small fee

Country by Design

Summer Sale

KEEN 18 year old, just completed Level 3 Automotive Pre-Trade.

Looking for work in the automotive industry. Possible apprenticeship, will consider anything. C.V. available, phone Rory 0278 472 843.

TWO beautiful ladies, naughty Asians, very busty, sexy.

You won’t be disappointed. phone 0210 246 6770.

Phone 302-8062

TWO beautiful ladies, naughty Asians, very busty, sexy.

You won’t be disappointed. phone 0210 246 6770.

Hours Mon-Fri 10am-4pm

MEETINGS, EVENTS

ART LESSONS in watercolours and oils by tutor Debbie Lambert. Afternoon and/or evening class options.

Enquiries 022 600 9263.

WEEKEND art workshop at Mesopotamia Station February 26 and 28. Tutor RURAL TRADING POST Debbie Lambert, oils and Sue watercolours.

FOR SALE, 15ft Claas wire Simpson, grass seed pickup. Phone Enquiries to Debbie 022 600 9263.

027 460 7477.

Methven A&P Show 102nd SHOW 2016

Art and Crafts, Wine and Food Festival, Archery and Side Shows.

Gate charge: adults $15 School children free.

Free parking Schedules available at ATS, Farm Source, Four Square Methven, Supervalue Methven, Morrison’s Saddlery, PGG Wrightsons and online at www.showdayonline.co.nz

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.

HIRE

GENERAL hire.

Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more.

All your DIY / contracting work, Call and see U-Hire Ashburton. 588 East Street.

Open Mon-Fri 7.00 - 6.00pm; Sat 7.30am - 5.00pm; Sunday 8am - 5.00pm. – Ph: 308 8061 www.ashburtonuhire.co. nz

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Huge savings on bed linen, furniture, cushion covers, scarves and handbags

PEA STRAW - pea straw for sale - $3 pick-up from paddock. $4 delivered. Per small bale. Wakanui area ph 302 3857.

TREAT yourself or someone special today. Kitchen Kapers in The Arcade make fresh delicious fudge and fudge sauces. Available in an assortment of flavours including choc ginger, baileys, lemon meringue, maple nut and many more.

Gift boxes and tins available.

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Exhibits, displays and free parking

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SPODE Blue Italian at reduced prices. Coffee mugs Can shape $52.00 - our price $39.00. See our window display for more specials. The China Shop in The Arcade.

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ASHBURTON Society of Arts Summer Show - Short Street Studio, opening Friday, February 12. Guest TRADES, SERVICES Karin Werner. Continuing COMPUTER PROBLEMS?? Saturdays and Sunday’s For prompt, reliable service 10am - 3pm or when sign out.

Contact Kelvin Boult, KJB Enquiries 308 4533.

Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot Place Ph 308 8989. 30 years local service. Same day service MUSICAL if possible. SUPERGOLD LADY BANK LEARNING. Enrol for drums, lead guitar, discount card welcomed. piano, rhythm guitar. Adults SUN CONTROL WINDOW and Children.

Contact TINTING. Professional Barbara on 027 474 2003. window tinting for cars, homes and offices. Quality films for privacy, UV (fading), MOTORING heat, safety and security. WHEEL alignments at great Phone Craig Rogers your prices. Maximise the life ONLY local applicator 307 of your tyres with an 6347 or 0800 TINTER. alignment from Neumanns Member of Master Tinters Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills NZ. Street. Phone 308-6737.

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Age Concern, Ashburton Phone 308 6817

POSITIVE AGEING EXPO

The Mid-South Canterbury Rural Fire Authority will be administered by the Mid-South Canterbury Rural Fire Committee.

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FOR RENT - Three bedroom brick house, log fire, double garage, in Allenton. Easycare section. No animals.

References required. $350 per week. Phone 0276 971 861.

FOR RENT - Two bedroom unit, freshly decorated $265 per week. Available midMarch. Phone 0274 805 662.

NEW two bedroom house with single garage, 5 minutes from town. Phone 027 299 7984.

TO RENT - Two bedroom house, Hampstead area, heat pump, fully fenced warm CONTAINERS for sale or house $280 per week, no hire, ex shipping: general and pets, references essential. insulated. Sidelifter available Phone 308 1102. for delivery. Wilson Bulk Transport, Phone 308-7772. WANTED one-two bedroom house or unit. By working couple. References available.

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Noticeboard

17 FEBRUARY 2016

APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNIT Y GR ANTS

Applications are now invited from groups and organisations for community grants from Ashburton District Council for funding in 2016/17.

There are now five funding categories - arts and culture, sports and recreation, economic development and events, community development, and natural and built environment (including biodiversity and heritage grants).

Application forms and criteria are available from our website ashburtondc.govt.nz or from the Council office. For further information please contact Council on 307 7700 or email info@adc.govt.nz.

Applications close 5.00pm Monday 29 February 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Road closure proposal

Public notification of alcohol licence applications

Ashburton District Council and the New Zealand Transport Agency gives public notice of a proposal to temporarily close roads to ordinary vehicle traffic to enable the The Ashburton Returned and Services’ Association to hold ANZAC Day services.

Public notification of all alcohol licence applications are now displayed on Council’s website.

Roads to be closed: Havelock Street, from Park Street to East Street Baring Square West, from Havelock Street to Cameron Street State Highway 1 (West Street), from Havelock Street to Cameron Street Cameron Street, from West Street to Park Street Period of closure: Between the hours of 6.00am and 8.30am and 10.00am to 12.30pm on Monday, 25 April 2016.

Detours will be available on adjacent streets and these will be sign posted.

This proposed closure is made under the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965.

Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge notice of their objection and the grounds for their objection in writing by post or email to the Council, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton by 4.00pm, Friday 26 February 2016.

Neil McCann, Group Manager Service Delivery, Ashburton District Council Colin Knaggs, Highway Manager, NZ Transport Agency, Christchurch

HAVE YOUR SAY Have your say - closed circuit television policy Council’s draft closed circuit television (CCTV) policy is now available for community feedback.

The draft policy details how Council will operate CCTV in the district with reference to recording, storing and releasing CCTV footage. The aim of the policy is to increase public safety, discourage crime, protect Council assets and infrastructure and support the Police in evidence gathering.

Council wants to hear what you think of the draft policy.

The policy and submission form can be found on Council’s website ashburtondc.govt.nz Feedback closes 5.00pm Friday 4 March 2016.

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These public notices will replace advertisments in local newspapers.

If you wish to make an objection to an application, information on how to do so can be found online at ashburtondc.govt.nz or by contacting Council on 307 7700 or info@adc.govt.nz.

Up & Coming Meetings Council Meeting Council Chamber, Baring Square East, Thursday 25 February 2016, 1.30pm

Current Fire Season Status

PUBLIC NOTICE

An Open fire season is in place across the Ashburton District.

This remains in force until further notice.

Road closure proposal

Water Restrictions

Ashburton District Council gives public notice of a proposal to temporarily close a road to ordinary vehicle traffic to enable the holding of a community event - Ashburton Car Club Winslow Willowby Road Standing Quarter Mile Sprint.

Water restrictions are in place until further notice. Visit the Council website for a full list of all water supplies with water restrictions.

Road proposed to be closed: Winslow Willowby Road, between Longbeach Road and 500m east of State Highway 1 Period of closure: from 9.30am until 5.00pm on Saturday, 30 April 2016.

Detours will be available on adjacent roads and these will be signposted.

This proposed closure is made under the Local Government Act 1974 - Schedule 10 (11 (e)) and will be considered at the Service Delivery Committee meeting on 10 March 2016.

Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge notice of their objection in writing by post or email to the Ashburton District Council, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton by 4.00pm, Friday 26 February 2016.

BUILDING NOTICEBOARD Keeping up to date with information from Council’s building department is now at your fingertips.

We have created a Building Noticeboard page on our website to keep the building and construction sector in the district up- to-date with latest information.

View it at ashburtondc.govt.nz/our-council/news.

It will be regularly updated and we encourage you to check it out weekly.

PO Box 94, Ashburton 7740

Grants Applications are open for the following schemes: • Community Grants • Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund

Career Opportunities • Gym Instructor

Current Road Works Learn about road works underway or due to commence in the Ashburton District on our website.

For more information, visit ashburtondc.govt.nz

R ATES INVOICES You now have the option of getting your rates invoices sent via email. If you want to receive your rates invoices via email visit our website ashburtondc.govt.nz to register.

If you don’t register for this service, you will continue receiving invoices in the post.

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YOUR STARS ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Everything you do today will be better when you honour some kind of ramp up to the main action. Breathe, stretch, ease your way gently from one thing to the next.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): A simpler life appeals to you. You see the elegance in less stress, clutter and confusion. You’re in a mood to make the hard choices about what to cut. Watch out, world!

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Not only do you have a genuine love and excitement for the day’s subject matter, you have a specific map for getting from point A to point B. Avoid kinks by working it through on your own once more before sharing.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Stay frugal even after you get the means to buy the fancier version. Living on less than you make is wise, but living on much less than you make is true freedom.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): How well are your experiences building on one another? When you’re living well, each experience transforms from or expands upon the last. When you’re not living well, each experience repeats the last.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): People show you, through their attention, how they think and feel about you. Are you satisfied with the quality of attention you are receiving? If the answer is “no,” then today is a fine day to do something about it.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Youth has its own kind of reality. You’ll be an objective witness to this today with just the level of detachment necessary to enjoy the situation without completely buying into it.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You’ll come upon your opposite again and be at once fascinated, frustrated and intrigued by this person. Should you take things further? It may benefit you, but it won’t get any easier.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You’re not seeking dramatic change, but a few key refinements could up your entire game. That you’re able to note subtle delineators is a mark of your good taste.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): They’ll bring complexities and intricacies. You bring practicality and quick solutions. This may be the most productive day you will have all month. You’re a life whiz!

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): What you once thought a natural progression now seems ambitious.

You’re listening to skeptics. This is still within the realm of possibility; you’ll need more help is all.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Privilege is costly.

Whether the experience is worth it is up to you. It’s going to take you a good while to determine this. In the meantime, you’re better off saving your money.

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Midnight Home Shopping 1:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

2am Home Shopping

CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Project – Restoration 7am Kitchen Crashers 7:30 Extreme Collectors 8am The Liquidator 8:30 All Roads Lead Home 9:30 Luke Nguyen’s United Kingdom 10am Rachel Allen’s Everyday Kitchen 10:30 Decks, Docks And Gazebos 11am Buying The Bayou 11:30 Auction Hunters Noon Charlie Luxton’s Homes By The Sea 1pm Brother v Brother 2pm Project – Restoration 2:30 Kitchen Crashers 3pm Extreme Collectors 3:30 The Liquidator 4pm Inside Nature’s Marvels 5pm The Cook And The Chef 5:30 Mary Berry Cooks 6pm Best House On The Street 7pm American Restoration 7:30 Richard Hammond’s Jungle Quest Since he was eight, Richard Hammond’s dream has been to be a wildlife photographer. But life got in the way and he’s been unable to fulfil his ambition, until now.

8:30 Special Forces – Ultimate Hell Week 9:30 NZ Hunter Adventures 10:30 American Restoration 11pm The Cook And The Chef 11:30 Mary Berry Cooks

THURSDAY

Midnight IFish 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Extreme Collectors 1:30 The Liquidator 2am Inside Nature’s Marvels 3am NZ Hunter Adventures 4am Special Forces – Ultimate Hell Week 5am Best House On The Street

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am As Told By Ginger 3 7:25 Digimon Fusion 3 7:50 Power Rangers – Super Megaforce 3 8:15 Chuggington 3 8:25 Hi-5 House 3 8:50 Ready, Steady, Wiggles 3 9am Peppa Pig 3 9:05 Fireman Sam 3 0 9:15 Thomas And Friends 3 9:25 Bob The Builder 3 9:35 Barney And Friends 3 10:05 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Peppa Pig 3 3:05 Strawberry Shortcake 3 3:30 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 3 0 3:40 Fairly Odd Parents 3 4:05 The Best Of Sticky TV 4:35 Strange Hill High 3 5pm The Nanny 3 0 5:30 It Only Hurts When I Laugh 3 6pm Punk’d 3 6:30 How I Met Your Mother 3

7pm 7:30 8pm 8:30

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6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 7am Deal Or No Deal 3 7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors PGR 1pm The Taste 3 The contestants are challenged to create comfort dishes.

2pm The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR 3 3pm The Crowd Goes Wild 3 3:30 Antiques Roadshow 3 4:30 Hot Bench Judge Judy and other judges exchange debate before reaching a verdict.

5pm Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Prime News 6pm Escape To The Country British couples or families search for the perfect country home while exploring the surroundings of each location.

MAORI TV

6am The Golf Fix 7am School Of Golf 8am Golf – New Zealand Women’s Open 9am Cricket – International (Highlights) Blackcaps v Australia – First Test, Day Four.

11am Pro Kabaddi League 11:30 Sky Sport Select Noon UFC Now 1pm Youth Olympic Games (Highlights) Day Five.

2pm Golf – PGA European Tour (Highlights) Tshwane Open.

3pm Super League Fulltime 3:30 Football – A-League (Highlights) Western Sydney Wanderers v Wellington Phoenix.

4pm Football League Show 4:30 Football – Champions League (Replay) Benfica v Zenit.

6:30 Football – Champions League (Replay) Paris v Chelsea.

8:30 Rugby – The Breakdown The weekend’s rugby with a discussion panel of former top players and experts.

9:30 Ice Hockey – NHL (Replay) Ottawa Senators v Buffalo Sabres. From the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa.

11:30 Football – Champions League Highlights Midnight Football League Show 12:30 NZ Football Weekly 1:05 L Hockey – Indian League 3am Youth Olympic Games (Highlights) 4am Cricket – International (Highlights)

SKY SPORT 2

6:30 Pukoro 2 7am Dora Matatoa 2 7:30 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 2 8am Pukana 2 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Wairua PGR 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Korero Mai 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 2 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Ako 3 2 3pm City Slickers Rodeo 3 3:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 2 4pm Whanau Living PGR 4:30 Street Dance Nationals 3

THE BOX

5pm Tribe 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Pukoro 2 6:30 Pukana 2 7pm Waiata 7:30 Iwi Anthems 3 8pm Behind The Brush 8:30 Marae DIY 3 9:30 My Country Song 10pm Whare Taonga AO 3 10:30 Te Kaea 3 2 11pm Te Kauta PGR 3 11:30 Closedown

DISCOVERY

6am CSI MV 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Piha Rescue PG 7:40 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 8:05 Survivor – Heroes v Villains PG 8:55 CSI – Miami MV 9:45 Criminal Intent MV 10:35 Criminal Minds 16VS 11:25 Elementary MV 12:15 Fire Scene Investigation M 12:40 Pawnography PG 1:05 Shipping Wars PG 1:30 CSI – Miami MV 2:20 CSI MV 3:10 The Simpsons PG 3:35 Raw MC 6:30 Shipping Wars PG 7pm Piha Rescue PG 7:30 Criminal Minds 16VS 8:30 NCIS – New Orleans PGV 9:30 Hawaii Five-0 MV 10:30 Criminal Intent MV 11:30 Criminal Minds 16VS

6am Destroyed In Seconds PG 6:30 Deadliest Catch PG Blonde Ambition. 7:30 Naked And Afraid M Rumble in the Jungle. 8:30 MythBusters PG 9:25 Manhunt PG 10:20 Dual Survival M 11:15 Murder Comes To Town M 12:10 Hell House M 1:05 House Of Horrors – Kidnapped M 1:30 House Of Horrors – Kidnapped M 2pm How It’s Made PG 2:25 How It’s Made PG 2:55 How Do They Do It? PG 3:20 Auction Hunters PG 3:50 Naked And Afraid M 4:45 Running Wild With Bear Grylls M 5:40 MythBusters PG 6:35 Railroad Alaska PG 7:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 8:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 9:30 Moonshiners M 10:30 How It’s Made PG 11pm How It’s Made PG 11:30 Naked And Afraid M

12:30 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

PG 1:45 CSI MV 2:35 Criminal Intent MV 3:25 The Simpsons PG 3:55 NCIS – New Orleans PGV 4:45 Hawaii Five-0 MV 5:35 Shipping Wars PG

12:30 Swamp Murders M 1:25 Cry Wolfe M 1:50 Cry Wolfe M 2:20 Auction Hunters PG 2:45 Destroyed In Seconds PG 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:10 Dirty Jobs PG 5:05 Ice Cold Gold PG

THURSDAY

THURSDAY

Chicago PD

Strike Back

9:30pm on TV3

9:30pm on Prime

MOVIES PREMIERE 6:20 Clown 16VL 2013 Horror. Eli Roth, Andy Powers.

8am Allegiance MVL 2012 Thriller. Bow Wow, Seth Gabel.

9:30 Last Call 16VLS 2012 Comedy. Travis Van Winkle, Tara Reid. 11am The Signal MVL 2014 Sci-fi. Laurence Fishburne, Brenton Thwaites.

12:35 Inbetweeners 2 16LS 2014 Comedy. James Buckley, Joe Thomas. 2:10 Clown 16VL 2013 Horror. Eli Roth, Andy Powers.

3:50 Allegiance MVL 2012 Thriller.

Bow Wow, Seth Gabel. 5:20 The Possession Of Michael King 16VLS 2014 Horror. Shane Johnson.

6:45 The Mule 16VLC 2014 Comedy.

Hugo Weaving, Angus Sampson.

8:30 Predestination MVLS 2014 Sci-fi. Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook.

10:10 Top Five 16LSC 2015 Comedy.

Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson.

11:50 After The Dark MVLSC 2013 Sci-fi. THURSDAY 1:35 The Mule 16VLC 2014 Comedy. 3:15 Close Up – Matthew McConaughey PG 3:45 Top Five 16LSC 2015 Comedy.

5:25 Predestination MVLS 2014 Sci-fi.

MOVIES GREATS 7:10 The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button MLS 2008 Drama.

Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett. 9:50 17 Again PGS 2009 Comedy. Zac Efron.

11:30 The Bourne Identity MVL 2002 Thriller. Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen. 1:25 Panic Room 16V 2002 Thriller. Jodie Foster, Forest Whitaker. 3:15 I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry MLS 2007 Comedy.

Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Jessica Biel. 5:10 Birthday Girl M 2001 Romance. Nicole Kidman, Ben Chaplin. 6:40 The Bourne Supremacy MVL 2004 Action.

Matt Damon, Franka Potente.

8:30 Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind MLS 2004 Drama.

Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet. 10:20 The Sweetest Thing 16LS 2002 Romantic Comedy. Cameron Diaz, Christina Applegate, Selma Blair.

11:45 Hannibal 18 2001 Thriller.

THURSDAY

1:55 Birthday Girl M 2001 Romance. 3:25 The Bourne Supremacy MVL 2004 Action.

5:10 Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind MLS 2004 Drama.

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 Cricket – International (Highlights) Blackcaps v Australia – First Test, Day Four. 6:30 Pro Kabaddi League 7am UFC Now 8am Fox Sports News 8:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 9am Rugby League – Charity Shield (Highlights) Rabbitohs v Dragons.

9:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) All Stars v Indigenous All Stars. 10am Fox Sports News 10:30 FIH Hockey World 11am Youth Olympic Games (Highlights) Day Five. 11:30 The Crowd Goes Wild Noon Fox Sports News 12:30 Sky Sport UK News 1pm FIH Hockey World 1:30 L Ice Hockey – NHL Ottawa Senators v Buffalo Sabres. 4:30 Rugby League – NRL (Replay) All Stars v Indigenous All Stars. 6:30 Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) Salford Red Devils v St Helens.

7pm Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) Huddersfield Giants v Wigan Warriors.

7:30 Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) Catalans Dragons v Hull FC. 8pm Fishing And Adventure 8:30 Youth Olympic Games (Highlights) Day Five. 9:30 FIH Hockey World 10pm Sky Sport Select 10:30 Golf – New Zealand Women’s Open (Highlights) 11:30 Super League Fulltime

THURSDAY

Midnight Youth Olympic Games (Highlights) Day Five. 1am Fishing And Adventure 1:30 Sky Sport Select 2am Football – League Championship (Replay) 4am Football – A-League (Replay) Central Coast Mariners v Adelaide United.

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St Jo’s find their champions in the water St Joseph’s School student Phoebe McKenzie (white cap) competes during the school’s swimming sports at the EA Networks Centre on Monday.

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Umpire ‘distraught’ over call Under-fire umpire Richard Illingworth has been revealed to be “distraught” over the no-ball howler that had a major impact on the first trans-Tasman test.

ICC match referee Chris Broad admitted that mistakes like the incorrect decision that gave manof-the-match double centurion Adam Voges an early reprieve on day one were “clearly embarrassing”.

However, the experienced and

respected former English test star insisted cricket must accept that occasional blunders by elite umpires are part of the game, just like errors from players.

Broad indicated that New Zealand officials had expressed anger over the wrongly called no-ball on paceman Doug Bracewell, but refused to divulge the nature of the conversation.

Illingworth is scheduled to transfer to the third umpire’s box

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for the final test in Christchurch starting on Saturday and, despite the umpire’s devastation over the farce that took place, Broad made it clear there was nothing in the rules of the game that could overturn what was simply human error.

“Unfortunately Richard was distraught afterwards when he realised that it wasn’t a no-ball,” Broad said.

“I think when anyone is proved

wrong in any decision that they make it’s clearly embarrassing at the time.

“But umpires, particularly on the elite panel, have a great ability to be able to overcome that feeling and get on with the game.

“There can be nothing done about it.

“The problem is that when an umpire calls a no-ball, you can’t change that decision because under the laws a batsman may

change his shot when the no-ball is called. It was called - that’s the end of the matter.

“Richard is a Yorkshireman, he shrugs his shoulders and gets on with it. I’m constantly amazed at how the umpires, when they do make their occasional errors, are able to recover from it.”

Brendon McCullum had earlier remained tight-lipped over the controversy other than to say he was “disappointed”.

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