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For the first time in months, Seafield dairy farmer Will Grayling was dealing with mud yesterday.

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Rain no drought-buster

BY MICHELLE NELSON MICHELLE.N@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

Recent rainfalls have done little to lessen the grip of drought in Mid Canterbury.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy officially declared drought across large tracts of the South Island’s eastern coast on February 12.

IrrigationNZ CEO Andrew Curtis said any rain was welcome, but much more would be needed to break the drought.

“In reality we’ve only had about 10 to 15mms,” Mr Curtis said.

“We really need a week’s worth of steady rain to replenish the soils – a good 10 to 15mms a day.”

The volcanic, wind-blown nature of New Zealand soils means they form a crust in drought conditions, preventing water absorption, and causing water to run off, Mr Curtis said.

“Some of the dryland farms

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have become so dry that the soils have become quite waterproof – it will take a lot of rain to replenish them, particularly in the rolling country where there’s no irrigation.”

“It will produce a green tinge but it’s not enough to get things cranking again.

“We are hoping for another dose next week – it all depends on what’s happening with the soil temperatures.

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peratures are quite high for this time of year, so any bit of rain helps the grass grow – but if we get a sudden cold snap it will be a different story.”

Federated Farmers South Island grain and seed vice chairman David Clark said it was the driest summer he had experienced on his Valetta farm since 2001.

“The (irrigation) schemes are all on varying degrees of restrictions and groundwater

levels are very low,” Mr Clark said. “The wells are struggling to perform to their normal flow rates, that’s a reliable indication the aquifers are down.”

Mr Clark said most of the harvest was in, but there was a long road ahead for pastoral farmers.

“We need to see a really good recharge of the aquifers before next spring – if we don’t get a wet winter our troubles will really start to show next spring.”

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Modern R&B is robotic - Van Morrison Singer Van Morrison says he is not a fan of the modern incarnation of the musical genre that inspired his career, dismissing today’s R&B as “terrible” and “robotic”. Morrison, who is releasing his 35th studio album this month, grew up listening to jazz and blues, music that was “esoteric, stuff that you had to think about”, he told The Times magazine. He said: “It’s about jazz and blues as opposed to rock. I didn’t grow up on Top Of The Pops. It wasn’t like, turn on the radio and get the Top 10.

So that is where I am coming from - jazz, blues, folk, the beat thing.”

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INSIDE TODAY Bus takes a wrong way detour A passenger on a bus that drove down the wrong side of the road on Auckland’s North Shore yesterday says he has “no issue” with the manoeuvre as it saved him 30 minutes.

Both Auckland Transport and operator NZ Bus say they are taking the incident seriously and efforts are being made to track down the driver. However, a commuter on the bus, who asked to remain anonymous, said no one on the bus said anything at the time, and he believed the manoeuvre at the Greville Road interchange was warranted. “Traffic at the junction is often bad with an empty bus lane and cars blocking the junction. As a result, buses often take the lane to go straight ahead then cut across at the junction.

“Today’s driver went a little further by going down that lane then as the junction was snarled looped around the roundabout entrance.” The commuter said the move saved everyone on the bus 30 minutes and he had “no issue” with the driver’s actions. But a witness who saw the manoeuvre said it could have been a close call for cars coming down the hill.

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Pamela Anderson has been granted a restraining order against her estranged husband a month after filing for divorce. In court papers obtained by TMZ.com, the actress/model claims Rick Salomon turned nasty during a bust-up in January, while her ex has also filed for an annulment, claiming fraud. Police officers were called to Anderson’s Los Angeles home on February 19 after she refused entry to her estranged husband’s daughter, Tyson, when she stopped by to collect some of her belongings, prompting the youngster to call the cops. The incident occurred amid allegations Anderson had been holding onto the family’s pet pooch Bumblebee after the dog reportedly went missing, but the actress dismissed the claims.

Thousands of fans of British author Terry Pratchett have signed a petition asking “Death” – one of the characters in his best-selling Discworld sciencefantasy novels – to revive him. “Bring back Terry Pratchett”, was the simple message in the missive carried on the change.org website, which had more than 27,000 signatures yesterday. “Death – are you sure you’re ready to meet your maker?” said one signatory, Tim Lidbetter. Another, Iain Sutherland, said: “Terry Pratchett turned Death from a figure of hate into a much loved and sometimes welcomed character. “No-one else cared about you Death. You owe him!” Sara Edwards wrote: “I think that Terry Pratchett would kind of like the idea of petitioning Death.” Pratchett, who sold more than 85 million books worldwide, died last Thursday at the age of 66 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Nothing Compares 2 U retired Sinead O’Connor has retired her hit song Nothing Compares 2 U. The Irish singer says she has ceased singing the Prince composed classic for good. In a statement on her Facebook page Sinead wrote: “OK, the time has come for me to cease singing Nothing Compares 2U. The first principle of the manner in which I’m trained as a singer (Bel Canto) is we never sing a song we don’t emotionally identify with. “After twenty-five years of singing it, nine months or so ago I finally ran out of anything I could use in order to bring some emotion to it. I don’t want audiences to be disappointed coming along to a show and then not hearing it, so am letting you know here that you won’t.

“If I were to sing it just to please people, I wouldn’t be doing my job right, because my job is to be emotionally available. I’d be lying. You’d be getting a lie. My job is to give you honesty. I’m trained in honesty. I can’t act. It just isn’t in my training.”

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■ REAL ESTATE

Where’s the next new subdivision?

By Sue NewmaN

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High demand could see Ashburton running low on sections for new home builds, a real estate salesperson says.

While there has been a good supply in Tinwald and Ashburton, when the current crop of subdivisions is full, there are few new projects on the horizon, Property Brokers Clark McLeod said.

Five or six years ago there was a rash of subdivisions on the drawing board with sections coming to the market over the past two or three years. While many of those were almost

fully sold or moving into their final stages, there was still a good range of sections available across all price ranges. Demand was particularly strong in Tinwald for lots in the low to mid price range, Mr McLeod said.

“Tinwald is a growing market and there’s now greater availability of sections than in perhaps Allenton.”

The large Braebrook subdivision had been a valuable player in the market for several years, but was now moving towards the end of its development, Turton Green and Alton Place in Allenton were filling up and none of those had been replaced

by new subdivisions, he said.

He has Tinwald’s Oaklea subdivision on his books and said more than 50 per cent of the 80 plus lots in the first five stages had sold. The subdivision has a relatively long history, with the first attempts made to subdivide the land while part of it was owned by the Tinwald Club.

“The west side of Tinwald in particular, is growing and becoming very popular. When this came to the market we thought it would take a few years to sell, but it’s outstripped all of my expectations.”

Buyer demand was coming across all age groups, generally

from private home builders but with the odd spec house in the mix. Once Oaklea was substantially sold, it would be the last of the large scale projects completed, he said.

“Twelve months ago there was quite a significant number of sections on the market, but they’re progressively being taken up. That could indicate that it will become a bit tighter in a couple of years to find a section because all of the subdivisions we have on stream at the moment are sold.”

Ashburton section sales peaked over a three year period – 91, 2004, 143, 2005 and 88, 2006.

Last year 52 sections were sold and this year has started strongly, Mr McLeod said.

Prices have climbed from an average of $30,890 in 1992 to break $150,000 in 2013.

Ashburton buyers were fortunate sections were available across the range from $450,000 plus down to several in Oaklea at $145,000, Mr McLeod said.

Infill housing would continue to play a role in section supply as larger inner town sections were subdivided after changes to the Ashburton District Council’s district plan to allow higher density development in the central urban area.

Burglar heading to prison

Methven A&P Show entrants Jennifer (right) and Nicola McLaughlin are looking forward to Saturday.

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Methven show habit hard to break

By SuSaN SaNdyS

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The pickling, bottling and jam making is done, now it’s time to start baking.

Ashburton mother and daughter Jennifer and Nicola McLaughlin have been busy leading up to this coming weekend’s Methven A&P Show, and will together have more than 40 entries.

Mrs McLaughlin has been a regular at the show for about 40 years, winning awards for

her bottled jams, relishes and baking.

Miss McLaughlin joined in on the show fun when she was about 12 years old, eager to display her skills in the baking department.

The McLaughlin family farmed at Urrall near Lauriston at the time, and continued their involvement with the show after moving in to Ashburton in 1988.

Jams, pickles, chutney, relish, lemon honey, tomato sauce, plum sauce, apricot sauce and

herb bottles are among the vast array of entries Mrs McLaughlin will take to the show this year.

She said she hadn’t originally planned to enter, thinking last year’s 100th show would be her last. But then she looked at an entry form, and “somehow the pen got going”.

Miss McLaughlin meanwhile is going to be entering a wide range of baking categories, and can’t wait to get started this week on her favourite recipes for sultana cake, chocolate cake,

fudge and scones.

Mrs McLaughlin said when she first started at the Methven Show, the only show she went to because she thought it was the best, there were some top reputations in the home industries section she had to live up to.

As a young mother in her 30s, she admired stalwart exhibitors Anne Dickie, Jessie Letham, Joyce Hart, Natalie Currie and Lorna Maxwell.

“So I had to learn fast and get going,” she said.

A Hampstead man who appeared in the Ashburton District Court yesterday was told he is facing jail time – the only matter is for how long.

Nicholas Raymond Lay appeared before Judge Joanna Maze on a raft of charges, including wilful damage, theft, burglary, and possession of an instrument for burglary.

The court heard how in the early hours of January 8, Lay smashed a window at Sunny’s Discount Dairy and stole food.

He then went to Superliquor on Racecourse Road, where he attempted to smash a window.

He left after being unsuccesful, only to return a short time later with a tyre iron which he used to gain entry through the window. He then reached inside, taking two 24 packs of lager.

He returned for a third time at 5.10am, when he entered the store and attempted to access a tobacco cabinet.

When he was unsuccessful, he took two 1-litre bottles of vodka and two bottles of rum.

Lay told police he was “wasted” during the incident.

He also appeared on charges of theft, relating to shoplifting at The Warehouse.

Judge Maze said Lay had an extensive history of dishonesty offences, and said he would be going to prison. She declined an application for bail.

Another Ashburton man, Nathan Snoop East, also appeared in relation the burglary at Superliquor. He was convicted on one charge of burglary and ordered to complete 60 hours of community work.

He was also ordered to pay $687.89 in reparations.

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■ X FACTOR FALLOUT

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Bullying X Factor judges axed

By SuSan SandyS

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Former X Factor contestant Luke Glendining of Ashburton said TV3’s decision to axe its two controversial judges is thanks to the public standing up against their bullying comments.

The 20-year-old was among many who filled out an official online MediaWorks complaints form after viewing Natalia Kills and Willy Moon rip into contestant Joe Irvine.

He believed “at least” dozens of fellow Mid Cantabrians had done the same, and it was good to see New Zealanders standing up in their tens of thousands with similar complaints, as well as signing online petitions.

Immediately after watching the show on Sunday night, he expressed his outrage at Ms Kills’ bullying behaviour, calling it the “most disgusting thing I have ever seen on TV”.

“I’m pretty happy with the outcome,” Mr Glendining said yesterday afternoon after the pair had been sacked.

He said while on the show earlier this year, where he made it to boot camp, he had befriended Mr Irvine, who “wouldn’t hurt a fly”.

“He’s the nicest sort of guy

Dentists for Methven G&E Dental are still on track to move into Methven by April 1.

The dental team will fill the gap left by previous Methven dentist Dr Howard Lee and his practice Dental Care Canterbury. G&E Dental will operate out of the same space as Dr Lee, at the Methven Medical Centre in a separate space owned by the Ashburton District Council.

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out, he would do anything for you.”

Ms Kills and Mr Moon had not been rude to him as judges, however, it had been obvious at boot camp that they “talked down to a lot of people”, were “all about themselves” and thought they were “quite all that”.

“They were a bit strange,” Mr Glendining said.

“I wasn’t really that surprised when I saw them do that,” he said.

Celebrity Simon Barnett is also pleased at the judges’ dismissal.

He said yesterday morning if he were TV3 he would fire the pair.

The More FM announcer, television host and former Ashburton College head boy believed Ms Kills and Mr Moon had brought the television company into disrepute.

He questioned the basis on which Ms Kills and Mr Moon could criticise a contestant’s performance to such an extent, saying no-one had even heard of them before they became X Factor judges, and referred to Mr Moon as a “one-hit wonder”.

“I don’t think they have enough runs on the board to qualify those outrageous statements.”

Mr Barnett has had his own less-than-amicable experience with Mr Moon, having interviewed him with More FM cohost Gary McCormick on the radio breakfast show in recent weeks.

“I just thought he completely didn’t seem to be in touch with reality. He dropped the F bomb in the middle of the show, we are a family show, everybody texted in and said the guy was a tool.”

Action on air-con issue

By SuSan SandyS

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Getting everything back in place – Josh Le Compte manoeuvres a compressor for re-installation at the Ashburton art gallery.

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A crane was back on site at the Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre yesterday as momentum builds towards announcement of a gallery opening date.

Ashburton District Council commercial manager James Webb said he hoped that by Friday the art gallery’s air conditioning system will be up and running. The gallery needs the system to be running for two to three weeks before it will announce an opening date.

The crane was on-site yesterday to re-install a compressor which was removed last week for drying out in Christchurch. The work fol-

lows installation of a new chiller controller from Italy on Friday.

The initial controller was faulty.

Mr Webb said that the new chiller controller and the compressor would today be reconnected, and nitrogen would be put through the air conditioning system to remove any contaminants, then new coolant would be introduced.

He hoped that by Friday the upgraded air conditioning system would be up and running, and then temperature and humidity readings would be able to be taken over two to three weeks.

“That will give the art gallery confidence to be able to make their decision around opening.”

Health Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman spoke at the National Rural Health Conference over the weekend and said he believed the country’s health sector was in good shape. Dr Coleman said his priorities included an increased focus on moving services into the community, as well as obesity and meeting key health targets. He concluded by saying that people can be confident the government will continue to place a top priority on supporting public health services and meeting the needs of people in rural communities.

Farmers warned The Ashburton District Council has issued a warning to farmers to think twice before clearing native vegetation from their properties.

A story in Saturday’s paper suggested the requirement to check with the council before clearing native vegetation applied only to roadsides, but it applies to all land under a farmer’s control, says district councillor Alan Totty.

The council’s district plan has rules protecting native vegetation, with a breach of those rules likely to result in prosecution and a hefty fine. One farmer who broke the rule narrowly escaped prosecution and instead made a significant contribution to the council’s biodiversity fund. The council takes its responsibility to protect biodiversity seriously and landowners should discuss any clearance proposals for any of their land with staff, Mr Totty said.

Relay fundraiser The Ashburton Event Centre has taken on a new, if temporary, function, as a fundraiser for the Relay for Life. With three shows scheduled this week, the centre is encouraging theatre patrons to dig into their pockets and donate to the cancer awareness walk. Appeal buckets will be placed on the bar in the centre’s foyer and on Saturday, before the Freshup Comedy Tour Show, patrons will have an opportunity to buy a specially created cocktail,

Input needed on future of parks and open spaces

By Sue newman

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Ashburton’s parks and open spaces are well used and well loved but how they’re developed in the future is in the community’s hands.

The Ashburton District Council is taking a long, hard look at each of its green spaces including swimming pools, walkways and cycle ways to see how these

can be used and developed over the next 20-30 years.

A survey on the council’s website which asks a number of questions around existing open spaces, to find out how they are used and valued and how respondents would like these to be changed or developed.

Council senior policy advisor Fleur Mulligan said the survey was about more than just parks

and reserves around the district.

“There’s also blue space, which includes walking tracks alongside streams and rivers.

When people are considering their survey responses we’d like to encourage them to consider the different green and blue open spaces in our district and how those spaces connect within the community,” she said.

Examples of that connection

could be the way in which Lake Hood contributed to lifestyle and recreation choices or how urban schools might connect with the new EA Networks Centre by walking or cycling paths, Ms Mulligan said.

The survey asks about the importance of freedom camping, cycleways, sports facilities and the district’s swimming pools.

Council also wanted to know

people’s thoughts on the standards expected in open spaces from size and fencing to plantings.

“This will help inform the development of a draft open spaces strategy which, when completed will set out the strategic priorities for the next 20 to 30 years including what provisions might be required for the future.”

The survey closes on April 6; go to www.ashburtondc.govt.nz.

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■ MT SOMERS SPRINGBURN SCHOOL

Gyms in spotlight

BY CAITLIN PORTER

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Sanitarium representative Andrew Hole (right) congratulates Mount Somers Springburn School pupil Ryan Hill, 12, after the school won a national Weetbix competition.

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Weetbix boost for students

BY DAISY HUDSON

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Mount Somers Springburn School has beaten a host of other schools to take out a national Weetbix competition.

The school was presented a cheque for $5000 on Friday after winning the small schools section of the Weetbix Vote4Schools competition.

The competition required members of the community to vote for their favourite school by texting through codes from specially marked Weetbix boxes.

Categories were split into small, medium, and large schools.

Mount Somers Springburn School took out the small schools section after receiving 433 votes - far more than second place recipients Tauhei Combined School, who received 52 votes.

The win was welcome news for the

school after a suspicious fire ripped through a PE shed earlier in the year, destroying most of the school’s sports equipment.

Principal Brent Gray said some of the money would be used to replace the sports gear, while the rest would be put towards the construction of a community garden.

“We’ve got a bit of a dead area around the front of the school that we’d like to develop,” he said.

“The hope is that the school children can develop that area, but it also becomes a community garden as well.”

Mr Gray said the financial boost made life easier for the school, and the pupils were excited about the win.

He said he wanted to thank the community, which had really got behind the school.

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Mid Canterbury residents who regularly attend the gym needn’t be worried about being locked into an unfair contract.

Consumer New Zealand has today launched the Play Fair campaign to target the use of unfair terms in consumer contracts.

Gym contracts were one of the first targets of the campaign, said Consumer NZ chief executive Sue Chetwin, but Ashburton gym owners are not worried.

Ms Chetwin said gym contracts often gave the gym wide-ranging rights to vary its services but the rights available to the consumer may be limited and costly.

Companies have been given notice of the Commerce Commission’s intention to enforce new provisions of the Fair Trading Act relating to unfair contract terms from today, giving them time to review their contracts and remove unfair terms, but that was not necessary for gym owners here.

Finesse Fitness for Women owner John Moore said the contracts at his gym were already fair, and no changes needed to be made.

The same went for Snap Fitness Ashburton, manager Ben Mann said.

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“Ours are always pretty fair, they are month-to-month contracts so we don’t tie people into long contracts.”

Curves Ashburton franchisee Viv Williams said clients at the women’s gym were certainly not locked into contracts, and the terms of their contracts were very fair. Crossfit Ashburton has a no contracts policy, so were not affected by the new campaign. Nobody from the Gym Company was available to comment on the terms of their contracts.

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■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COURT

In brief

Assault earns prison term Jayden Shane Alexander was sentenced to six months imprisonment when he appeared before Judge Joanna Maze in the Ashburton District Court yesterday.

He admitted two charges of male assaults female and one charge of disorderly behaviour.

The court heard how Alexander, allegedly intoxicated, made sexual demands of a woman in a public place. He then tripped her and pinned her to the ground with his body weight.

He tripped the woman again, this time sitting astride her, and then abused a man who attempted to intervene.

Judge Maze said the victim was demeaned, humiliated, and distressed by the incident. *** A woman who crashed into the side of the Stables Restaurant after colliding with another vehicle was convicted in the Ashburton District Court yesterday.

Marica Jane Gordon, 46, appeared on one charge of careless driving and one charge of drink driving.

The court heard how on November 15 last year, Gordon collided with a ve-

hicle after failing to stop at a stop sign on the corner of Lagmhor Road and Archibald Street.

She then crashed into the side of the Stables Restaurant.

A blood alcohol test was conducted on Gordon, which found that she had a blood alcohol level of 127mg per 100ml of blood.

She was convicted on both charges and sentenced to four months of community detention, nine months of supervision, and she was disqualified from driving for nine months.

Gordon was also ordered to pay reparations of $14,203 to the Ashburton Licensing Trust, as well as $109.25 in analyst fees. *** Eunice Ivy Walker appeared on her third drink driving charge.

In the early hours of March 1, Walker was stopped by police on Wakanui Road and breath tested.

She was found to have a blood alcohol level of 775mcg of alcohol per litre of breath.

Walker was convicted and sentenced to six months of supervision and 75 hours of community work.

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Four dead in plane crash Police have recovered four bodies from a light plane that crashed near Wanaka. The bodies were recovered by land search and rescue personnel yesterday. They have been taken to Wanaka where a formal identification process will be carried out. A helicopter pilot spotted the wreckage of the Cessna aircraft yesterday near the Motatapu River.

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She was also disqualified from driving for 12 months and one day. ***

Cyclone Pam contained

Russell Korostchuk was convicted on one charge of wilful damage.

He was ordered to pay $200 in reparations and to come up if called upon in the next six months.

The Gisborne district appears to have been spared significant damage from large seas and high winds as former tropical Cyclone Pam passed by yesterday. Civil Defence said the rainfall was manageable. Heavy easterly swells, estimated at 5-6m north of Tolaga Bay and 3-4m north of Gisborne, were expected to drop in size by midday today.

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*** Cody Temarama was convicted on one charge of breaching his release conditions.

He was ordered to complete 60 hours of community work.

Christchurch assault A Christchurch woman was left with serious facial injuries and multiple fractures after she was allegedly stomped on during a vicious attack in the city on Saturday night. The 26-year-old woman and her brother were assaulted in Woolston about midnight on Saturday, police said.

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*** Ericca Morunga was convicted of driving with a suspended licence.

She was fined $200 and disqualified from driving for six months.

Sikhs barred from cricket

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Seven Sikh cricket fans were barred from entering Eden Park to watch India play Zimbabwe in a Cricket World Cup match on Saturday because they were wearing kirpans.

The kirpan is a ceremonial sword carried by Sikhs for religious purposes, but is considered by the International Cricket Council to be a weapon.

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Thomas Christopher Dolling appeared on his third drink driving charge.

When stopped by police, he was found to have a breath alcohol level of 757mcg of alcohol per litre of breath.

He was convicted and remanded on bail for sentencing.

Talk to us about the proposed Canterbury Air Regional Plan

Thursday 19th March from 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Environment Canterbury publicly notified the Proposed Canterbury Air Regional Plan on 28 February 2015 as part of its review of the operative Air Plan for Canterbury.

If you want to find out more about what the proposed Air Plan covers and how you can have your say come along to one of our community drop-ins scheduled for Ashburton in March.

The proposed Air Plan is the culmination of a long-term community process to develop an effective strategy to ensure the region’s air quality meets the national health-based air quality standards.

Improving air quality is everyone’s job – from town to country – so it’s important that people have their say by making a submission prior to 1 May 2015.

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■ VANUATU

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In brief Smartphone overuse Australian children are spending, on average, almost an entire day of the week on their smartphones.

Research released by Telstra on Monday says that more than two-thirds (68 per cent) of children aged three to 17 own a smartphone and an average of 21 hours and 48 minutes per week is spent on the devices. The online survey of 1365 parents concluded that their top concerns involved the time-sapping power of phones and risks around cyber safety and sexting.

- AAP

Rally after rape Thousands are expected to join a rally led by priests in India’s Kolkata in support of a 71-yearold nun who was gang-raped at her convent school. The rape by a gang of robbers late on Friday is the latest in a series of high-profile sexual assaults in India that have intensified outrage over high levels of violence against women. “We expect three to four thousand people to attend the rally. In fact we have asked all the city parishes to join the rally,” Archbishop of Kolkata Thomas D’Souza said.

“We also expect common people to participate and express their solidarity to the victim.”

- AAP

17 die on bus Young children move around debris as residents work to recover from Cyclone Pam in Mele village, on the outskirts of the capital Port Vila, Vanuatu.

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Pam shreds ‘paradise’ Cyclone-torn Vanuatu is in desperate need of food, clothing, medicine and basic shelter – and a full recovery operation could cost hundreds of millions of dollars, disaster relief organisations say.

President Baldwin Lonsdale has spoken tearfully of “a paradise” lost, needing to rebuild from scratch after winds of up to 320km/h, storm sturges and floods smashed the country.

The full scale of the devastation is yet to emerge, but aid agencies are already warning of a dire situation.

Unicef said countless children, already destitute, were now at risk of disease as multi-

ple disasters conspired to bring more misery to the island nation.

NZ Tear Fund chief executive Ian McInnes, who heads the New Zealand Disaster Relief Forum, yesterday said Cyclone Pam had ruined crops, threatening food shortages and compounding the humanitarian disaster.

He said accurate reports from some of Vanuatu’s remote islands were slow to arrive, and it would take days or weeks to fully assess the catastrophe.

“We’re suspecting tremendous damage but as of yet we really don’t know.”

However, it was clear the

Melanesian country of 260,000 needed help with clothing, food, basic shelter, medical supplies, water, and other necessities.

Mr McInnes said there was “no question” the relief effort would cost tens of millions, if not hundreds of millions of dollars.

He said Vanuatu’s farms and food supplies were wrecked, and its ruined housing stock – mostly traditional wood and thatch or other vulnerable homes – might have to be rebuilt in much sturdier fashion.

Aid agencies including Save the Children said the death toll of eight was expected to rise and many people lacked goods

essential to survival.

Some 60,000 children in Vanuatu were thought to have been affected, Unicef executive director Vivien Maidaborn said.

Reports of total devastation were emerging from the southern island of Tanna, she said.

Unicef had spent years developing Tanna’s water, sanitation and hygiene facilities but it seemed Pam obliterated nearly everything in sight. Even concrete buildings on Tanna were flattened.

“There’s no word for it except we’re feeling incredibly distressed,” Ms Maidaborn said.

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■ AUSTRALIA

Suicide bombings Pakistan’s minority Christians blocked roads yesterday in protest over a pair of Taliban suicide bombings that struck two churches the day before, killing 15 people in the latest attack against religious minorities in this increasingly fractured country. Authorities said all Christian schools would remain closed as prayer services and funerals for the victims got under way, said Pakistani shipping and ports minister and Christian community leader Kamran Michael.

He appealed on fellow Christians to remain peaceful.

- AP

Protests in Brazil

Terrorism ends home matches for Pakistan Fast bowler Wahab Riaz played his first limited-overs cricket international in 2008, in a vastly different era for cricket in Pakistan.

A terrorist attack just over a year later in his hometown of Lahore means that all but three — all played in 2008 — of the 50-plus games he has played since his debut have been staged outside of Pakistan due to security concerns.

On March 3, 2009, a bus car-

At least 17 people were killed yesterday when a bus slipped off a rain-drenched mountain road in northwestern Nepal, police said.

The bus skidded off the road and rolled a few metres near Rararihi village, about 400km northwest of the capital, Kathmandu, said police official Indra Bahadur Saud. The mostly gravel road was slippery from overnight rainfall, and visibility was poor because of fog, he said. Among those killed, 13 died on the spot, while four succumbed to injuries.

- AP

rying the Sri Lanka squad travelling to a test match against Pakistan was attacked by 12 masked gunmen near Gaddafi Stadium. The resulting firefight injured six members of the Sri Lankan touring party, including star batsman Kumar Sangakkara, who is the leading current run-scorer at this World Cup. Six Pakistani policemen and two civilians were killed. The tour was quickly cancelled.

Since the attack, Pakistan has played most of its “home” matches in the United Arab Emirates because the top teams in world cricket fear touring in Pakistan.

Umar Akmal made his oneday international debut in Sri Lanka on August 1, 2009, meaning the 24-year-old batsman and part-time wicketkeeper has not played any of his 100 matches in front of his home fans.

“Of course it’s a big drawback for us not being to play in our country,” Riaz told The Associated Press. “We have been born and bred here. Unfortunately what has happened is a big loss for us, obviously we would love to play in front of our own people, relatives and friends, but it is how it is. We have to cope with it and try to keep the smiles on the faces of our fans no matter where we play.”

- AAP

Hundreds of thousands of Brazilians marched peacefully Sunday in more than 150 cities around the country to demand President Dilma Rousseff’s impeachment and to criticise government corruption amid a sprawling graft inquiry at staterun oil firm Petrobras. The biggest of the protests, held on the 30th anniversary of Brazil’s return to democracy after a long military regime, took place in Sao Paulo, an opposition stronghold where some 210,000 gathered on a main avenue, according to the polling institute Datafolha, one of the only entities in Brazil that makes scientific crowd estimates.

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OUR VIEW

Kills and Moon, take a look at yourselves Sue Newman

CHIEF REPORTER

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f there’s any comfort to be taken from Sunday night’s public humiliation and bullying of a young Kiwi singer, it’s that justice has been delivered to the perpetrators, also in a very public way Natalia Kills and Willy Moon disgusted the nation’s reality TV viewers when they flayed X Factor singer Joe Irvine, stunning the young man, horrifying fellow judges and outraging a nation.

On a global scale it might not be a big deal, but in the spirit of talent shows, it was a disgusting example of adults with egos that may well have outstripped their personal talent, using their perceived status to bully and shame.

It takes guts and determination to stand up in public at any level and perform. The stand-up-and-have-a-go kind of show is all about self-belief, confidence and occasionally outstanding talent. Those who dare should be applauded.

Inevitably audition rounds feature many who would do well to keep their singing for the shower, but for every one of those, there are singers who have the potential, given the right encouragement and lucky break to become our next super stars. They need nurturing, not annihilation.

After last night even the most talented might think long and hard before putting themselves up next time auditions roll around and TV3 might not have a show.

Not everyone is going to be a winner, but you can either let someone down gently, allowing them to walk away with their pride intact or you can behave like two X Factor judges did and leave a contestant scraping himself off the carpet, confidence shattered.

They’re now suffering a public backlash for their immature and arrogant behaviour after social media ran hot for 24 hours after the show. TV3, clearly fearing for their ratings, took the sensible option and dumped the pair.

YOUR VIEW Bullying As a teacher at Ashburton College over a 26-year period, I take exception to the comments of Ashburton College principal, Grant McMillan (Ashburton Guardian, Saturday, March 14) that bullying issues at the college are an issue of the past and that only in recent times have steps been taken to address the issue.

He is casting a slur over staff members past and present, and over previous principals and management. The statistics used in this article are about stand downs and suspensions in total, not just bullying, and, as with most statistics, the data does not present the complete picture.

In the early 2000s there was a drive in educational circles to use Restorative Justice as a tool to deal with discipline issues.

In 2007 the late Sue Blair and several other staff members expended a huge amount of time and energy to help implement this system and the learning and restorative justice commit-

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tees ensured that over a period of a few years, all staff and management were trained in the method.

This led to a dramatic fall in the number of suspensions. To imply that it is only in Mr McMillan’s tenure that steps have been taken to deal with the issue is simply not true.

It is not something that “we got wrong 10 or 20 years ago” and he feels the need to apologise for it.

Bullying, whatever its manifestation - intimidation, misogyny, sexual harassment, blocking of career opportunities – exists in society at all levels of institutions. Schools, reflecting society, are not exempt.

To suggest that “some staff were wilfully looking the other way” is hugely insulting. In my time at the college I was closely associated with students and teachers in a range of roles.

Without exception, every incident of bullying witnessed was taken seriously and dealt with.

However that is not to say that some incidents go unreported, some teachers may han-

by David Fletcher

dle things more effectively than others, and the outcome is not always satisfactory for all concerned.

As professionals, and frequently parents, we are only too aware of the effects and long term damage that bullying does to a person’s confidence, and dealing with it is taken very seriously.

To also suggest that “other schools don’t bother” to shut down bullying is a huge insult to those schools and the professionals within them.

Denise O’Halloran Ashburton College principal Grant McMillan replies: “I fully acknowledge Ms O’Halloran’s views.

However, it was not me but several anonymous ex-students who claimed to have been the victims of bullying in the past.

Some of whom stated that they also believed staff members had ignored these incidents at that time.

Albeit most appear to be referring to some 20-plus years ago which is also well beyond

the more recent events Ms O’Halloran refers to.

Assuming that the events did occur, regardless of when they occurred, it appears that these events may have had a lasting effect for those involved.

So, my position and offer remain the same.

The only way the college or I can address this is for the individuals involved to “come through the front door” and meet with me.

Whilst neither Ms O’Halloran nor I, nor many others who have dedicated their professional lives to working at our college, may be individually responsible for how these people feel, it is important that the college takes responsibility where we ought to and seeks to put things right if we need to.

These are the same values that we seek to instill in our students today. Seeking quality outcomes; taking pride in what we do and how we do things; and having respect for others, even when their views and recollections may differ from our own.”

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Markets dismiss 1080 threat

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POLL RESULT Yesterday’s result Q: Should Sir John Kirwan be finished at the Blues?

Yes 59% No 41%

Andrew Hoggard FROM THE FARM

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he dairy industry is at large pleasantly surprised at the non knee-jerk reaction that has happened in the international dairy markets as the result of the 1080 scare.

The reporting to date has been fairly well measured and thus the public has not been spooked.

The market responses seem measured and rational and that is promising, and I want to pat the New Zealand public on the back for acting in a similar fashion.

The only sour notes have been Winston Peters and some of the minor exporters.

Peters put out a supportive statement, stating he believed it was all a hoax.

The next day he got out of bed on the wrong side and bitterly claimed the news came out timed as part of a John Key by-election plot.

A minority of exporters have been complaining about the way the issue has been handled.

My guess is they have market access problems but they have nothing to do with the 1080 scare.

The regular food safety systems in our processing plants are world class. They are audited for all sorts of things down to the smallest detail.

On top of this, we now have what are called food security or food defence. Plants are obviously on high alert against sabotage. Expect new rules around this as well.

MPI has introduced 1080 testing and ramped it up to an industrial scale. It’s got international sign offs on how it runs the tests so importing countries know it’s not something just dreamed up for a meaningless certificate.

And, though those people who are threatening to harm our milk products have shown they can get their hands on 1080, they have a much more difficult job if they try to sabotage our infant formula and milk powder exports with the stuff.

Today’s online poll question Q: Will you keep watching The X Factor after yesterday’s dumping of two judges?

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rates can be down to less than a kilo per hectare. Deer repellants are effective in protecting deer for hunter targeting.

That is not to say that we don’t envisage a pesticide free

We are committed to 1080 for the foreseeable future in the need to control bovine tuberculosis.

impossible to cover many possum infested areas with ground control. Unlike many other poisons it does not persist in the environment.

With sophisticated distribution technology, and better understanding of the pest behaviour, aerial drop pellet dose

future.

The recent $5m commitment of five dairy processors towards pest control programmes is for work into other technologies, such as better lures, remote detection and deterrence devices.

I hope this reality is un-

derstood in our international marketplaces. Unfortunately the reality of our situation can be easily garbled in transition overseas.

And, as the Prime Minister has pointed out, our trade competitors are able to reinforce suspicions.

We must not give in to blackmail. There are ways and means of legitimately expressing dissent in our society.

Blackmailers who have decided that they have the right to kill children in opposition to the use of this pesticide stand well outside legitimate expression of their opposition.

I urge everyone who may have any suspicions about who these people might be to contact the Police.

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■ TARGETING INDIA

In brief

Companies ‘must think big’

BY FIONA ROTHERHAM Indian billionaire Nandan Nilekani says scale is a problem New Zealand companies need to overcome to crack the growing Indian market.

Nilekani has been twice named

by Times magazine as one of the world’s 100 most influential people and is the former chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) which is providing all 1.2 billion Indian residents with a unique identification number.

Nilekani understands scale, even in his philanthropic efforts.

After losing a bid to get into politics last year, he’s poured US$10 million into a not-forprofit initiative, ekStep, which is developing a platform based on gamification to change the way primary school education is taught in India.

The first iteration of the platform will be released next

month and Nilekani said while it was aimed at resolving India’s literacy and numeracy problems, it could easily be rolled out in other developing countries.

In his first visit to New Zealand, Nilekani said what struck him about the Kiwi companies he’d talk to was they weren’t used to dealing with scale because of the country’s small population.

“Scale is not something you do after you have built your solutions.

“If you’re going to have an impact in India, you have to have scale, and solutions need to be made differently so they’re highly automated, low-cost, and developed so they can be used anytime, anywhere,” he said.

New Zealand companies tend to be low volume and high cost and it needs to be the other way around to do business in India, which is a “price-sensitive” market, he said.

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“Some states have a business environment where companies can go in without collaboration but getting an Indian partner is a good idea to help navigate the market better,” he said.

Abraham said India’s decline in absolute poverty levels started in 2005 when 271 million people were living below US$1.25 a day. Some 140 million have since been removed from that list.

“The southern and western states have pulled off a miracle in the last 20 years,” he said.

India is at the point China was 20 years ago in terms of becoming a fast-moving urban economy, and already 31.2 per cent of the country is urbanised, Abraham said.

The urbanisation shift provides opportunities for foreign companies with McKinsey forecasting 80 per cent of Indian’s infrastructure needs for 2030 are yet to be built, he said.

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Developing scale is a mindset, said Reuben Abraham, chief executive of Indian think tank the IDFC Institute who, along with Nilekani, was in Auckland for the India New Zealand Business Council summit.

“If you think small, you will remain small. You have to think big to have a shot,” he said.

New Zealand companies should also look to do business at state rather than country level, Abraham said.

“India is not a single market activity and if you try to do that, you’ll be in trouble. Governance at city level is broken, so you’re stuck with states.”

Companies should do their homework on which Indian states would suit best as there are significant differences between the progress and wealth achieved in some over others, he said.

“It depends on the industry and the state.

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Fonterra says its New Zealand milk collection reached 1.29 billion kg of milksolids in the nine months to February, up by 1.5 per cent over the same period in the previous season.

However, the rate of growth slowed last month, with milk collection 7 per cent behind February last year.

In the North Island, scattered rain in early February provided some support for milk volumes, but dry conditions prevailed in most dairying regions.

North Island collection in February reached 83 million kg, 6 per cent lower than February last season. South Island collection in February reached 58 million kg, down 8 per cent.

Fonterra’s milk collection in Australia was 4 per cent higher in February this year and 5 per cent higher for the season to date.

In its global dairy market overview, Fonterra said growth in global milk production was easing and that there had been steady import growth in Middle East, Africa and Asia.

However, China’s imports in January decreased 21 per cent compared with the same month the previous year - the fifth consecutive month of decreasing imports.

The monthly change was due to wholemilk powder imports being down 37 per cent, skim milk powder down 32 per cent and whey powder down 13 per cent, it said.

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The New Zealand dollar reached its highest level ever against the euro in what may be the first of more peaks as the euro falls foul of the European Central Bank’s bondbuying programme. The kiwi hit a record 70 euro cents yesterday, and was trading at 69.96 cents at 5pm in Wellington from 69.47 cents at 5pm on Friday. The local currency rose to 73.64 US cents from 73.39 cents at the New York close on Friday.

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Growth to slow down New Zealand economic growth will slow over the next three years, while maintaining a “solid” pace, according to the NZ Institute of Economic Research’s consensus forecasts. The economy is expected to expand 3.3 per cent in the year ending March 31, based on the median in the survey, slowing to a 2.9 per cent pace in 2016, 2.8 per cent in 2017 and 2.4 per cent in 2018. The consumer price index will probably rise 0.5 per cent in the current March year, accelerating to 1.6 per cent in 2015, 2 per cent in 2017 and 2.1 per cent in 2018.

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Drinkers go for quality Lion - Beer, Spirits & Wine (NZ) Ltd, which has 46 per cent of the New Zealand market and is owned

by Japan’s Kirin Holdings, is making less money in the domestic market as alcohol drinkers opt for quality over quantity. Accounts for Lion filed to the Companies Office add to the picture of a declining booze industry, partly offset by a move to “premiumisation” and a push into new, healthy non-alcoholic drinks that was highlighted when Kirin reported results for the year ended September 30 last month.

Kirin talked about a competitive and deflationary market of subdued consumers when it reported total beer, spirits and wine volumes across both Australia and New Zealand declined 2.7 per cent. - NZME

Apple Sales New Zealand, the local unit of the iPad and iPod maker, increased annual profit by 44 per cent, on largely unchanged sales, as it benefited from a gain on its currency positions. Profit was $15.1 million in the year ended September 27, up from $10.5 million the year earlier, according to its financial statements lodged with the Companies Office. Sales rose to $568.5 million, from $564.6 million. Apple has also overtaken South Korea’s Samsung to become the world’s largest smart phone seller.

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A2 Milk Co, the milk marketing company chasing a dual-listing across the Tasman, has issued an information memorandum to would-be Australian investors after gaining preliminary approval to list on the Australian stock exchange.

The Auckland-based company’s application to list on the ASX has been approved in principle but is yet to finalise a date for its Australian debut, it said in a statement.

A2 isn’t planning to raise any new capital in a float on the ASX and will keep its New Zealand incorporation and NZX listing. - NZME

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Red meat woes highlighted A new study of New Zealand’s red meat sector shows sheep numbers could halve in a decade if current trends continue.

The Red Meat Industry – Pathways to Longterm Sustainability report was released in Wellington yesterday.

Commissioned by Meat Industry Excellence (MIE), it provides independent analysis of the industry, to help farmers and industry players’ progress toward reforming the structure of the sector, potentially saving billions of dollars in the process.

MIE chairman John McCarthy said the report highlights the gains possible if the industry can tackle its structural challenges co-operatively.

It shows more than $400 million in gains would be available over five years if the two big meat cooperatives Silver Fern Farms and Alliance Group join forces.

More than a billion dollars in savings could be realised from a rationalisation process that included the four largest companies – Silver Fern, Alliance ANZCO and AFFCO – agreeing to a co-ordinated and managed consolidation.

MIE’s focus is on returning more money to farmers so that the industry’s productive base stops shrinking and returns to growth.

“Returns to sheep and beef farmers are too low and not sustainable,” Mr McCarthy said.

“If we don’t turn this around, New Zealand’s number two ex-

port industry will dwindle as its productive base erodes.”

The report notes that current rates of conversion to dairy, shows that ewe numbers could fall from 21 million today to 15 million in five years and 10 million in 10 years, while the national dairy herd climbs to 7.5 million from around 6.5 million today.

While New Zealand dairy farmers were the best paid in the world, sheep and beef farmers earn on average, around half what their overseas counterparts do, Mr McCarthy said.

“We want to make New Zea-

land red meat farmers amongst the best paid in the world so that our industry grows and thrives, and provide land use competition to dairy farming.

“The export opportunities for New Zealand meat protein are enormous, but we are hamstrung by an inefficient and destructive industry model.”

The report highlights farmer support for a consolidated cooperative model.

Over-capacity in the processing sector is identified as adding significant costs to farmers. Potential savings of $444 million per year could be made from ra-

tionalisation of the processing sector, the bulk from rationalising processing capacity, as well as savings in supply chain and procurement costs.

The industry has the capacity to double its current beef and lamb kill year on year.

The resulting competition for stock results in 50 per cent of sheep and cattle transported beyond the nearest processing plant, more than doubling the cost-per-head of transporting stock.

Mr McCarthy said that the report would be made available for farmers and other parties in-

terested in the detailed analysis on MIE’s website along with the individual reports from various contributors.

■ Red meat sector processors need to put individual differences aside and work collaboratively to find and industry-wide solution.

■ Chain Licensing is an initiative worthy of review.

■ A structure or holding company, for example ‘Big Red’, may be needed to park redundant processing capacity and facilitate plant closures. It would also enable the whole industry to participate and that makes rationalisation viable.

■ The government has an essential role to play in enabling the consolidation and stabilisation of what is a cornerstone industry in New Zealand.

■ Committed or contracted supply is pivotal to achieving long term stability.

■ The red meat sector should consider initiatives employed by the New Zealand electricity industry in considering how to deal with seasonal or peak processing events.

■ Farmers are likely to support a future capital raising proposal, if it were to provide a clear vision and pathway into the future.

■ Structural change must result in a transition from a production led model to a consumer focused, value added model.

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Incentives to boost earnings for South Island dairy farmers

The dry summer had certainly impacted on yields, but results are varied.

Drought hits harvest

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Drought conditions have taken a toll on the Mid Canterbury harvest, and prompted a warning over possible winterfeed shortages.

Federated Farmers South Island grain and seed vice chairman David Clark said the dry summer had certainly impacted on yields, but results had varied.

“Dryland farmers have had an average to disappointing year, and irrigated crops have been average to very good. It’s been a year of variability – some crops have coped with the dry and heat well and others haven’t,” Mr Clark said.

“I’m not convinced we’ve had a massive harvest when you take into account north and south Canterbury and the large areas of dry land.

“You can be achieving 14 tonne in the middle of the paddock, but by the time you take into account the irrigation runs, the scallops at the end that are yielding 4 to 6 tonne and the pivot corners that knocks it back.”

The same applies to winter green feed crops; which could also be in short supply when stock from outside the district are trucked in to be wintered over.

“Where there is irrigation the winter crops are going really well,” Mr Clark said.

“But a lot of stock is wintered on dry land support blocks right across Canterbury, and those crops are not going to perform as they have done in the past five or six years.”

Most winter crops will already be sown up under con-

tract, but there will likely be a few unsecured feed crops still available, Mr Clark said.

Maize crops have also suffered the brunt of the drought, and results have been stunted on unirrigated soils.

“There won’t be a great surplus of feed come May, I would really caution anybody who thought they were going to wait until May to secure winterfeed now.

“People need to make a feed budget and work out what they will need to get them through to the spring, and get on and purchase the feed.

“If farmers have set stock numbers they need to purchase as much feed as they need to get them through winter, or if they are trading stock, then only buy as much stock as they have feed for.

South Island dairy farmers can maximise their earnings under a new initiative announced yesterday by MyMilk.

Dairy company MyMilk, which is wholly owned by Fonterra and began operating in December 2014, has made a positive start to its plan to secure a significant proportion of the South Island’s dairy production, said chief executive Richard Allen.

He has announced three new price bonuses for dairy farmers to drive that procurement programme further.

“We started operating in December, and we are ahead of where I thought we would be in terms of supply for 2015/16,” Mr Allen said.

“We have had hundreds of discussions with farmers since launch and they have given us very positive feedback about what we are seeking to achieve for the New Zealand dairy industry.

They like the fact we are underpinning the co-operative structure that they see as the cornerstone of the industry’s strength. Through these conversations we have received suggestions about how to encourage more farmers to join MyMilk.

Payouts for MyMilk suppliers are tied to what Fonterra pays its own supplier-shareholders, sitting within a 15 cent range below Fonterra’s price. Mr Allen said the

5+5+5 initiative would enable MyMilk suppliers to close that gap. However, MyMilk will never pay above the equivalent Fonterra Contract Farmgate Milk Price.

“The new incentives reward those farmers who can supply greater volumes, produce higher quality milk, and are located in areas close to other MyMilk farms.

“Because volume of supply is beneficial to the co-op, we will pay farmers an incremental $0.01 per 100,000 kilograms of milk solids supplied, up to a maximum of $0.05 per kilogram of milk solids,” he said.

“Because milk quality is fundamental to the industry’s success, MyMilk will pay a premium of $0.05 per kilogram of milk solids to farmers with zero demerits for the season, and $0.03 to those farms who incur only one demerit.

“Because there are transport efficiencies from milk being produced in clusters, MyMilk will also pay a $0.01 per kilogram of milk solids bonus for every MyMilk farm gate within a 10 kilometre radius of each MyMilk supplying property, up to a maximum of $0.05 per kilogram of milk solids.”

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Taking a fresh look at biosecurity With Queensland fruit fly breaching the borders yet again, questions must be asked whether some pest incursions are inevitable and if more should be invested in preparedness rather than prevention, according to Lincoln University plant biosecurity expert Professor Philip Hulme.

“Biosecurity has traditionally had a strong border focus, yet we have seen many examples recently of major pests slipping through; such as PSA, potato/ tomato psyllid, and the great white cabbage butterfly,” Mr Hulme said.

“We also know that there are many pests on the horizon that will be difficult to prevent from establishing here, including myrtle rust and the brown marmorated stink bug.”

“It may be worth increasing the research spend on developing new techniques in biological control, building resilience in our crop varieties and culti-

vars, as well as increasing our effectiveness at eradication and control.”

His comments come as Lincoln University prepares to host a panel discussion on pest management and biosecurity.

The Great Pest Invasion will be hosted by broadcaster Kim Hill, to explore whether current policies are sufficient to protect our native flora and fauna from biological threats, if these policies are appropriately managed, whether enough is being spent overall, and who should ultimately pay.

The event is open to the public, with a minimum $5 koha suggested.

It will be held at Lincoln University on March 26, with doors opening at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

Drinks and snack food will be provided.

More details can be found at www.lincoln.ac.nz/kimhilldebate

MARKET REPORT DAIRY Another dry period last week, but rain predicted over the next several days could be just the weather sequence farmers are looking for.

Green shoots are appearing, but agronomists suggest giving pastures as long as possible to recover before grazing will yield the best results.

Regular monitoring of winter brassica crop yields will be important in planning feed requirements for cows during the dry off period, and regular communication should be held with graziers to ensure no unexpected surprises arrive.

Fonterra reports that MyMilk contracts are on target to attract extra production, but Open Country Dairy reports a waiting list to supply, and analysts suggest the large capital commitments of a conversion favour the nil shareholding processing options.

The threat to contaminate infant milk powder with 1080 has been successfully contained with no reports of any product being banned or recalled.

A testing regime, sound security systems and prompt communication with customers, have all helped to handle this difficult situation, but have been a wakeup call for all food producers in the areas of safety and security.

Processors report plants are full of cull cows as the economics of feeding scarce autumn feed to inefficient animals is poor, and the drought for others has given them few options but to destock.

LAMB Lamb prices have stabilised at the bottom, as processors wait on results of the chilled Easter consumption to determine future demand for the product.

With an advanced kill, Beef and Lamb statistics show exports in February were well ahead of the norm and the backlog

kill demand seems to be easing.

The mutton market has also stabilised and processors report the lower kill has seen a reduced reliance on the Chinese.

Demand for store lambs is rebuilding as crops have been harvested, and recent moisture improves the prospects for lamb winter finishing.

The Meat Industry Excellence group releases its long awaited report on the state of the red meat sector this week, and most will be hopeful this ignites significant change to enable a more sustainable future.

WOOL The wool market rebounded but all on the back of an easier currency, as the season of stable prices continue for crossbred and lambs wools.

BEEF Some signs of recovery out of the important US beef market as the strike backlog clears and the early kill dampens supply.

Many farmers in the drought areas have been weaning and selling beef calves early, to allow mothers to recover condition before winter, and the strong beef market compensated the lack of weight with much better per kg prices, than last year.

DEER Processors report strong concerns about the falling value of the euro on venison, as despite increasing value being achieved from frozen and chilled product in Europe, farmer returns will continue to fall.

The velvet sector continues to manage its growth in balance with supply, and some producers are reporting better returns than dairy.

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The tragic death of Henry Davis

By Kathleen Stringer

A

s a young child I caused my grandmother much concern by running around our rather large garden barefooted.

Inevitably I would come into the kitchen limping, and sometimes crying, after having a prickle or piece of metal stuck in my foot.

Out would come the Jeyes Fluid (which she also used to pour down drains) and, if I was especially unlucky, almost boiling water, to cleanse the wound to prevent ‘lockjaw’. Tetanus in her day was one of the myriad of things that, before antibiotics, could kill.

I was reminded of the potentially serious effects of prickles and the like when I looked at these two items presented to Henry Davis.

Davis was a long-serving mayor of Ashburton, but he was also involved in a number of other organisations.

Born in England Davis (aged six) and his family arrived in Christchurch in 1862.

After his schooling he set himself up on a farm in Horor-

A close-up of the inscription on the trowel.

Henry Davis, long-time mayor of Ashburton.

ata before purchasing a travelling threshing plant.

After owning a hotel in Rangiora he came to Ashburton in 1889 and became owner of the Royal Hotel in Moore Street.

Arriving in Ashburton he joined a number of groups and was an especially dedicated member of the Hospital Board and the Ashburton Technical School. He served on the Ashburton Borough Council for 11 years and was mayor from 1903 until 1915. He was also involved in both the Masonic and Druid lodges in the town.

As one can see from the objects pictured, the people of Ashburton held him in high regard.

It is especially fitting that he was asked to lay the foundation stone of the Technical School building, as he had spent much time in working on its behalf.

(Incidentally, this building for a time was later home to the Ashburton Museum.)

Sadly, Henry died aged 61.

While out walking a tack from his shoe pricked his foot.

The wound became infected and he developed blood poisoning.

He was admitted to hospital where, to halt the spread of the infection, his leg was amputated just below the knee.

After rallying for a few days

Henry Davis at the laying of the Ashburton Technical School foundation stone in 1912.

he declined and died in March 1917.

Many flags were flown at half mast and the Technical School was closed out of respect.

The funeral was one of the largest Ashburton had seen, with many people from outside of the area coming to pay their respects.

The procession travelled from his home, Adcroft, on Cart-

ers Terrace, Tinwald, to the cemetery.

Davis’ life and his contribution to Ashburton should be celebrated and remembered, but his death serves as a good example of how basic advancements in medicine, such as antiseptics and antibiotics, have made a huge impact.

Today’s Davis Crescent is named after Henry Davis.

An ivory handled walking stick presented to Henry by a few friends in 1902.

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The trowel presented to Henry Davis to lay the foundation stone of the Technical School.

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RESULTS ■ Bowls MSA Triples MSA Outboor Bowling Club Results of Skip2It Flooring Xtra Friday Triples at MSA 13 March: 1st C. Leech, M. Houston, D. Prendergast 3 wins 16 ends 39 points 2nd R. Neilson, R. Petrie, J. Sclater 2.5w 16 e 27p 3rd A. Mackenzie W. Lee R. Duff 2w 17e 36p Raffle result: D. Prendergast, J. Slater, D. Muir.

Ashburton Bowling Club March 14, Saturday Rollovers 1st Colin Bird, Jan Rooke and Evan Voyce 3 wins 9 ends 19 points. 2nd Lex Johns, Don Weir and Owen Gray 2 wins 8 ends 19 points.

■ Basketball NBA results OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 109 Chicago Bulls 100, LA CLIPPERS 98 Houston Rockets 100, NEW ORLEANS PELICANS 111 Denver Nuggets 118 OT, ORLANDO MAGIC 108 Cleveland Cavaliers 123, PHOENIX SUNS 102 New York Knicks 89, SAN ANTONIO SPURS 123 Minnesota Timberwolves 97, LA LAKERS 86 Atlanta Hawks 91, TORONTO RAPTORS 97 Portland Trail Blazers 113.

■ Bridge Ashburton Bridge Club March 13 Monday Evening – B and C Ladders N/S 1 A van Dyke and B Leighton, 2 D Fisher and G Brown, 3 M Hanrahan and N Smith.

E/W 1 P Wise and Joyce Johnson 2 M Francis and K Kingsland, 3 G McCormick and D Sewell Tuesday Evening – A Ladder: N/S 1 L Wackrow and R Kyle, 2 M Stowell and Pauline Fergus, 3 B Smith and J Knight. E/W 1 S Rosevear and J Fechney, 2 A Rooney and M Kolkman, 3 I Doel and J Irwin Wednesday Afternoon – Valetta Trophy: N/S 1 M Buckland and R Kyle, 2 S Rosevear and M Stowell, 3 M Holdaway and J Fechney. E/W 1 P Jowers and B Macaulay, 2 R Brownlie and A Maude, 3 K Robb and J Wright Thursday Evening – Mary Mulligan Trophy N/S 1 B McIlraith and J Wright, 2 T Small and R Kyle, 3 M Stowell and B Smith. E/W 1 L Wackrow and A Maude, 2 Pauline Fergus and K Robb, 3 A Rooney and L Rose

■ Cycling Calder Stewart, McDonalds, Tinwald Supervalue March 13 Friday night Velodrome racing – 62 Riders Trainer Wheels W/W Group 1.

1st. Konrad Artz 10pts. 2nd.= Archie Stevens, Elvis Johnson, & Jackson Hulme 4pts.

Trainer Wheels W/W. Group 2. 1st Henry Pottinger 8pts. 2nd Ella Hudson 7pts. 3rd.

Holly Douglas 5pts. 4th Emma Wood 1pt.

5th Ollie Costello. B Grade W/W. 1st Brooke Wylie 5pts. 2nd Jayden Etheridge 3pts, 3rd Zac Bartlett 2pts. 4th Cody Etheridge 1pt.

5th Josh Bellow. C grade W/W. 1st Tyler Bartlett 5pts. 2nd Sharlotte Russell 3pts.

3rd Luke Rhodes 2pts. 4th William Sanuels 1pt. D Grade W/W. 1st Lachie Lansdown 5pts. 2nd Jack Templeton 3pts. 3rd Emma Lowry 2pts. 4th Fergus Wilson 1pt. 5th Callum Kingsbury. 6th Juliet Kingsbury.

D Grade W/W. Group 2. 1st Phillip Soshnikov 5pts. 2nd. Sara Bradley 3pts. 3rd Lily Hulme 2pts. 4th Abby Samuels 1pt. 5th James Wood.

6th Blake Morresey. E Grade W/W. 1st Dennis Soshnikov 5pts. 2nd Amwolf Artz 3pts. 3rd Riley Stevens 2pts. 4th Taylor lamont 1pt. 5th Ben Costello. 6th Edward Pottinger.

F grade W/W. group 1. 1st Ryan Gallagher 5pts. 2nd. James Lansdown 3pts. 3rd. Alex Samuels 2pts. 4th. Ashton Lamont 1pt. F. Grade W/W. group 2. 1st Lochie Mills 5pts.

2nd. Anna Costello 3pts. 3rd. Ethan Johnson 2pts. 4th Tineke Artz 1pt. 5th Cooper Hulme.

6th Angus Morresey.

Fergus Wilson 1 lap Challenge 1st Fergus Wilson, 2nd Phillip Roulston, 3rd Michael Clark.

Open & U17. 1st. Ross Templeton 8pts. 2nd.

Brad Hudson 6pts. 3rd. Gene Shurrock 5pts.

4th. James Skinner 2pts. 5th Ben Sutton 1pt. 6th.= Roger Wilson & Peter Restieaux. B Grade 1st.= Phillip Roulston, Bella Roulston, Luke Skinner 5pts. 2nd= Caitlin Titheridge & Michael Clark. 3pts. 3rd Ryan Jackson 1pt. C Grade. U17. 1st Maddie Lowry 8pts. 2nd Ethan Titheridge 7pts. 3rd Madison Clark 5pts.

Mid Canterbury Social Wheelers

March 14, Summer Series Points “Jack McGee Trophy” Ladies Overall Points.

1st Janette Hooper 159pts. 2nd. Caitlin Titheridge 129pts. 3rd Emma Hudson 92pts. 4th Isabella Roulston 33pts. 5th Shona Proctor 22pts. 6th Keryn O’Donnell 20pts. 7th Liz Wylie 16pts. 8th Tonee Hurley 16pts. 9th Connie Davidson 14pts. 10th Jessie Banks 12pts. 11th Nicole Hands 10pts. 12th Pam Harcourt 3pts. 12th Kathy Askin 3pts. “Tom Peach Trophy” under 40 years. 1st Brad Hudson 118pts. 2nd Ben Sutton 115pts. 3rd Luke Skinner 109pts. 4th Bailey O’Donnell 91pts. 5th Abe O’Donnell 85pts. 6th James Skinner 81pts. 7th Nathan Tew 72pts. 8th Matt Marshall 61pts. 9th Ryan Jackson 25pts. 10th Oliver Davidson 18pts. 11th Nick MacIntosh 15th. 12th Drew Titheridge 12pts.

12th Jamie Smitheram 12pts. 13 Nigel Douglas 11pts. 14th Ethan Titheridge 6pts.

“Jack McGee Trophy” over 40s. 1st Dean Rattray 207pts. 2nd Ross Templeton 143pts.

3rd Andy Skinner 82pts. 4th Mark Smitheram 81pts. 5th Paul Macfie 59pts. 6th Nigel Chatterton 59pts. 7th Don Sutton 52pts. 8th.

Myles O’Donnell 50pts. 9th Tony Ward 31pts.

10th Kenny Johnston 26pts. 11th Tony Adams 20pts. 12th Robert Grice 16pts. 13th Paul Houston 13pts. 14th Martin Hyde 9pts. 14th Kevin Hurley 9pts. 15th Paul Hands 8pts. 16th. Doug Coley 3pts. 17th Harley Davies 3pts.

“Social Wheelers Cup” Over 60 years. 1st Brent Hudson 98pts. 2nd Dave Shurrock 64pts. 3rd Bruce McClelland 63pts. 4th Bill Hood 48pts. 5th Ross Proctor 22pts. 6th Alan Cox 12pts. 7th Harry Chatterton 6pts. ”Jan Wilson Tropy” U15 years, 1st Caitlin Titheridge 129pts. 2nd Luke Skinner 109pts. 3rd Abe O’Donnell 85pts. 4th Isabella Roulston 33pts. 5th Oliver Davidson 18pts. 6th Ethan Titheridge 6pts.

“Mid-Canterbury Summer Series Trophy” winner Dean Rattray 207 pts. Two Special prizes Donated by Paul Wylie Cyclerama, most attendances over the Series, Dean Rattray & Janette Hooper.

Mass Start with a sealed handicap & Teams race 1st Brad Hudson 20m 11.45s. HT. 20s. RT. 19m 51.45s. SH 14th. 2nd Nathan Tew CT. 20m 11.79s HT. 25s. RT. 19m 56.79s. SH. 15th. 3rd. Alex Hooper CT. 20m 13.87s.

HT. Go. RT. 20m 13.87s. SH. 16th 4th Mark Smitheram CT. 21m 41.18s. HT. 4.20m. RT. 17m 21.18s. SH. 2nd. 5th Rob Hooper CT. 22m 13.98s. HT.4.00m RT. 18m 13.98s. SH. 7th. 6th. Bruce McClelland CT. 22m 59.37s.

HT.4.10m. RT. 18m 49.37s. SH. 11th. 7th James Skinner CT. 23m 34.58s. HT. 5.30m.

RT. 18m 04.58s. SH.6th 8th Caitlin Titheridge CT.23m 35.15s. HT. 5.00m. RT. 18m 35.15s. SH. 10th. 9th Dave Shurrock CT.24m 04.68s. HT. 5.45m. RT. 18m 19.68s.

SH.9th. 10th Dean Rattray CT.24m 05.02s.

HT.5.00m. RT.19m 05.02s. SH. 12th. 11th Drew Titheridge CT. 24m 05.91s. HT. 7.15m.

RT. 16m50.91s. SH. 1st. 12th Brian Ellis CT. 24.m 06.33s. HT. 6.40m. RT.17m 26.33s.

SH.4th. 13th Brent Hudson CT.24m 06.76s.

HT. 6.30m. RT. 17m 36.76s. SH.5th. 14th Janette Hooper CT. 24m 07.42s. HT. 6.45m.

RT. 17m 22.42s. SH.3rd. 15th Luke Skinner CT. 24m 48.92s. HT.6.30m. RT.18m 18.92s.

SH. 8th. 16th Andy Skinner CT. 26m 29.28s HT. 7.00m. RT.19m 29.28s. SH. 13th 17th Liz Wylie DNF. Teams points. 1st Brad Hudson, Mark Smitheram, Caitlin Titheridge, James Skinner, Brent Hudson, Andy Skinner, 2nd= Alex Hooper, Rob Hooper, Dean Rattray, Drew Titheridge, Janette Hooper, Liz Wylie, & Team 3. Nathan Tew, Bruce McClelland, Dave Shurrock, Brian Ellis, luke Skinner, Andy Skinner.

Restart Social Wheelers. 11th April 2015, 16 km, Fords Road.

■ Football English Premier League English Premier League results and standings Everton 3 (McCarthy 20, Lukaku 56 pen, Barkley 90+3) Newcastle United 0, Manchester United 3 (Fellaini 9, Carrick 19, Rooney 34) Tottenham Hotspur 0 Chelsea 1 (Diego Costa 11) Southampton 1 (Tadic 19 pen), Burnley 1 (Boyd 61) Manchester City 0 West Bromwich Albion1 (Ideye 19) Stoke City 0 Leicester City 0 Hull City 0, Arsenal 3 (Giroud 45+2, Ramsey 81, Flamini 84) West Ham 0 Sunderland 0 Aston Villa 4 (Benteke 16, 44, Agbonlahor 18, 37) Crystal Palace 3 (Zaha 21, McArthur 40, Ward 42) QPR 1 (Phillips 83) Standings P W D L F A Pts Chelsea 28 19 7 2 58 23 64 Manchester City 29 17 7 5 59 28 58 Arsenal 29 17 6 6 56 30 57 Manchester United 29 16 8 5 50 26 56 Liverpool 28 15 6 7 42 30 51 Southampton 29 15 5 9 40 21 50 Tottenham Hotspur 29 15 5 9 46 42 50

Ashburton Guardian 17 Rakaia Golf Club Ladies Division Wednesday 4 March: J. Watts Trophy: Teresa Booker Wednesday 11 March: Conelly Cup, Extra Medal: Robyn Copland 97-29-68, Teresa Booker 93-21-72, Michelle Kingsbury 9320-73, Sandra Quinn 93-19-74 Railway Tavern 2nd shot no 3: Sue Martin; Rakaia Seed Cleaning 2nd shot no 6: Jean Evans. V Bell Nearest Pin no 8: Sally Smith Chertsey Spraying 2nd shot no 15: Sally Smith. S.Quinn 2nd shot no 17: Bev Sutherland. 2’s: Michelle Kingsbury

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■ Golf Aorangi S.C. Women’s Silver Pennant Round 5 North Zone: St Andrews/Timaru 8 Ashburton 2, Tinwald/Ashburton 1 Pleasant Point 9, Geraldine 5 Mayfield 5 Final points north zone: Gld 36, Mayfield 30, PlPt 30, Tin/Ash 21, St And/Tu 21, Ash 21 Rd 5 South Zone: Nth Otago 8 Gleniti 2, Temuka 8 Tokarahi 2, Waimate a bye Final points south zone: Temuka 27, Nth Otago 26, Tokarahi 24, Waimate 13, Gleniti 10 Final: Geraldine second half Temuka1half

Ashburton Golf Club March 13 Final Night Top Team: Hoppy’s Hopefuls 94 – Jeff Hurst, Wendy Hopwood, Kristeen Williams, John Hetrick.Ladies: Periwinkles 91; Men: Fleetwood Big Mac 90.5, Read Rammers 88, Read Rebels 87.5; Mixed: Vintage Wine 93.5, Wait N C 91.5; Top lady: Ali Glossop 34; Top man: Tom Wing 34 Nearest Pins: Templeton Motors – Dave Morrison; Paul May Motors – Adrian Hopwood; Mac & Maggies – Charlie Alexander; BP Ashburton – Sue Lamb, Gabites Lucky Player – Wendy Hopwood, BP Lucky Player – Brenda Fechney. Twos: Allison Hunt, Gary McKeown, Chris Buckland, Paddy Bradford, Charlie Alexander, Adrian Hopwood, Jason Morrison.

Final Overall Teams Ashburton Golf Club Friday Night teams Overall Winners: 1st Periwinkles 642; 2nd Hit & Miss 634.5; 3rd 3 Amigo’s 623.5Ladies: 1st Mayfield Lassies 622.5Men: 1st Pakeke Pros 620.5; 2nd Gabites Sloggers 619.5; 3rd Franks Pride 619 Mixed: 1st Vintage Wine 622.5; 2nd Wait N C 620Most consistently unsuccessful team: Keiths Kids March 14 Second qualifying round for the Club Championships Senior: Adrian Hopwood 76 – 7 = 69; Intermediate: Vince Carr 79 – 12 = 67; Junior A: Ian Rive 89 – 19 = 70; Junior B: Hughie Murchie nett 70.

Other good scores were: David Fisher 67, Geoff Kean 68, Pieter van Vollenhoven 69 and Noel Sutton 70 on c/b. In the RMF Cup nett 71 gets 3 pts and higher scores get 2.

Nearest Pins: Rothbury Insurance Adrian Hopwood, Braided Rivers Noel Sutton, Netherby Meats Paul Tuakeu, Robbies Bar Sharon Bradford. The Charming Thai longest Putt on #9 was made by Ivan Blain Twos: Noel Sutton and Geoff Kean Nett Eagles # 18; Birdy Jackpot # 3 March 15 Results from the White Trophy semi-finals:

Jenni and Geoff Kean defeated Wendy and Eric Parr; Heather Robertson and Paddy Bradford defeated Alison and Len Hunt.

In the Plate semi-finals Fiona and Jeff Williamson defeated Leigh and Murray Wackrow and Jan Guildford and Mike Holmes defeated Judy and Garry McKeown.

Best score in the foursome match of the day was a nett 70 by Bev Turton and Sheryl Reid

Mayfield Golf Club March 11 Twilight Nine hole competition: Shane Edwards 21 Stableford points; Don Ingold 21; Jack Allan 20; Hayden Tasker 19; Allister McLeod 19; Andrew Peck 19; Steve Cross 18; Ian Beach 18; Arnold Rushton 18 Eagle on no, 3 Richard Spicer Nearest Pin Allister McLeod 9 Hole Division March 12, Mayfield 9 Hole Tournament Senior Ladies: Best Nett - 1st M Lloyd 28, 2nd J Small 33, 3rd J Tutton 37, Putting - 1st S Letham 13, 2nd K Miles 13, 3rd L O’Reilly 13 c/b, Longest Drive No. 6 - J Tutton Junior Ladies: Best Nett - 1st L Crum 29, 2nd B Morrison 34, 3rd N Costin 35, Putting - 1st S Graham 14, 2nd P Clark 15, 3rd B Inglis 15 c/b, Longest Drive No.8 - V Henderson Men: Best Nett - 1st J Greenslade 34, 2nd M Reilly 35, 3rd C Fleming 35 c/b, Putting - 1st J Faulkner 13, 2nd E Graham 14, 3rd M Markillie 15, Longest Drive No. 3 - G Henderson Nearest Pins: Greg Sim Builders and Excavators 2nd Shot No. 2 – J Greenslade, Mayfield Transport Ltd No.5 - M Loyd

Methven Golf Club March 11, Ladies Division All Irons: Sandra Marr 99-30-69; Sharryn Bree 93-23-70; Heather Middleton 105-3273; Jenny Senior 91-12-79 Margaret Lilley Putting: Margaret Kelk 28; Sharryn Bree 29; Jenny Senior 29; Ellen Kemp 29.

Cinema Paradiso Best Nett: Sandra Marr 69 Nearest Pins: Silver No 17 (Methven Pharmacy) Jenny Senior; Bronze A No 4 (Arabica) Fay Redfern; Bronze B No 6 Second Shot (Supervalue) Heather Middleton; Open No 13 (Topnotch) Heather Middleton Two’s & Net Eagles: Naomi Fairfull, Heather Middleton, Sandra Marr & Margaret Kelk March 14 Green Jacket & Rodger Harris Trophy Senior: Graham Gunn 75-6-69; Intermediate: Neil McArthur 77-14-63; Junior A: David Pucket 86-19-67; Junior B: Russell Currie 100-31-69 Other Good Scores: A McAlpine 65, D Gorman 67, P Johnson 68,R Breach 69, R Watson 69,J McGettigan 69, K Middleton 70, A Gorman 70,A Gorman 70, M Royston 70, S Wilson 70.

Twos: Mark Gorman (Eagle) Phil Lalor, Phil Elliot, Richard Leith, Mark Gazzard.

Topnotch Four Square Supermarket – Best Nett: Neil McArthur 63; Aqua Japanese2nd Nett: Althol McAlpine 65; Methven Travel - Best Gross: Graham Gunn 75 Closest to Pins: Arabica Cafe No 4: Richard Leith; Hunters Wines No 6: Michael Kemp; Ski Time No 13: Simon Wareing; The Green Parrot No 17: Dale Lucas; Dubliner 2nd Shot No 14: Frank Sandys Next Week: Four ball best ball, Individual Stroke.

March 12, Twilight Stableford 0-6: Mark Argyle 24, Duncan Lye 22, Tony Sheppard 21, Ryan Ford 21, Brock Peddie 21. 7-10: Mark Banks 24, Pete Summerfield 23, Tim Stoddart 22, Arthur Pawsey 21, Neill Lyons 21. 11 plus: Graham McCormick 25, Greg Prendergast 23, Dale Thomas 21, Stan Stringer 20. Women 0-14: Madeline Smith 20, Leen Bell 19, June Bruhns 19. 15 plus: Karen Young 23 b/l, Shirley Young 23, Cynthia Bonnington 21.

Non-handicap; Ryan Braddock net 31.

Bayley’s nearest the pin; # 2 Leen Bell. # 16 Madeline Smith. Radio Hokonui longest drive; Sharon Watson. Two’s: Madeline Smith, Mark Argyle, Chris Hart.

March 14, Medal-stroke Leading scores in the medal round played on Saturday. Senior; Pete Marshall 65 c/b, Adam Marshall 65 c/b, Wayne Lloyd 65, Randall Feutz 70.

Intermediate; Bruce Collins 66, Kevin Bishop 67, Pete Summerfield 69, Alex Millar 70 b/l.

Junior; Roger Bruce 68 c/b, Clarrie Whiting 68 c/b, Selwyn Munro 68, Arthur Pawsey 70. Women; (Stroke-all irons), Barb MacGregor 73.

Nearest pin: Tinwald Liqourland # 2; Duncan Lye. Gluyas Ford # 6; Pete Marshall.

Bedrock Bar and Stonegrill # 12; Michael Thomas. Ideal Electrical Supplies # 16; Brock Peddie. Two’s: John Smitheram, Wayne Lloyd, Alex Millar, Justin Smith, Brock Peddie, Michael Thomas. Net Eagle; # 14 Alex Millar.

■ Pigeon racing Ashburton Pigeon Racing Club March 15 1st race of the 2015 Racing Programme, Kaikoura: Winners Flying Time 2 hours 29 minutes + 29 seconds. 1st L. Davidson 1524.4758 m.p.m , 2nd S. Davidson 1524.357 m.p.m, 3rd M. Davidson 1524.305 m.p.m, 4th T. Drummond 1496.110 m.p.m, 5th R. Cornwall 1475.780 m.p.m

■ Squash Celtic Squash Club Results from last week’s round of the Celtic Squash Club’s summer league: Nigel Tew drew with Cath Blacklow 2-2, Chauntel Kentish lost to Nik Millichamp 0-3, Lawrence McCormick lost to Pete Blacklow 1-2, Ron Carlson beat Adam Clement 3-1, Paul Cousins drew with Devin Francis 2-2, Jess Dargue beat Rebecca Abernethy 4-2, Nigel Tiffen beat Sandy Donlan 4-0.

Axel Fox-Holmes beat Nik Millichamp 3-1, Jess McCloy lost to Gary Casey 1-4, Ben Kruger lost to Billy Nolan 1-3, Ange Harris beat Charlotte Smith 4-0, Marie Kennedy beat Robbie Kok 3-2.

Ed Harrison drew with Brendon Adam 2-2, Ron Carlson lost to Steve Devereux 1-3, Sam Harrison beat Chris O’Reilly 2-1, Terry Hutchinson beat Suzanne Nijjar 3-0, Pete Blacklow drew with Craig Campbell 2-2.

■ Shooting Ashburton District Rifle Club March 15 Club day at 700 yards: TR, John Miller 47.3, 49.4, 96.7, John Snowden 50.3, 46.4, 96.7, Allan White 46.2, 48.4, 94.6, John Fleming 45.2, 47.4, 92.6, Charlie Ledbrook 48.3, 40.3, 88.6, Murray Cook 41.1, 42.2, 83.3, Brian Hawksby 34, 48.4, 82.4, Melvin Galletly 45.3.

FTR, Daniel Alexander 53, 52, 105, Darren Swaney 52, 51, 103, John Reizinger 52, 49, 101, Brian Graystone 41, 51, 92.

FO, Harvey Westland 46, 54, 100.

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In brief Woodman dominant The New Zealand women’s sevens team have claimed their third tournament title in the international series after demolishing the US 50-12 in the Atlanta Sevens final yesterday. Portia Woodman touched down five times in the final to end the tournament with 14 tries in another key performance for the side. New Zealand had beaten the US 57-0 in pool play while the US qualified for the final after beating Australia 10-5 in pool play. - NZME

Osborne, Wheeler stay Patrick Osborne and Joe Wheeler have committed to the Highlanders for next season. Osborne has been in hot form for the Southerners since his move to Dunedin and was called into the All Blacks’ training squad in 2014. Osborne was happy to commit to the Highlanders early: “I guess I had a few options to consider before deciding my future, in the end the lifestyle my family has down here and the rugby I have been playing, pretty much made up my mind that the Highlanders was the best option for me.”

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Thurston a target Brisbane Broncos co-captain Corey Parker says his side won’t use the same questionable tactics as Newcastle did in containing star Cowboy Johnathan Thurston. North Queensland coach Paul Green was quietly seething after his playmaker received some special attention from a number of Knights during Saturday night’s clash in Townsville. “A halfback in any side, in particular him, is going to cop plenty of attention,” Parker said yesterday.

“What I don’t condone ... is if you’re outside the rules of the game.” - AAP

Foran signs with Eels Manly CEO Joe Kelly has vowed to spend big to lure some of the NRL’s best players as his NRL club reels from losing star halves Kieran Foran and Daly Cherry-Evans.

Foran yesterday confirmed that he’s agreed to join Parramatta in 2016 on a four-year deal, his announcement coming 10 days after Cherry-Evans revealed he was bound for Gold Coast at the end of the season.

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Irish want answers Ireland captain William Porterfield has turned the heat up on the International Cricket Council, demanding answers as to why they want to cut the World Cup to 10 teams. The Irish are viewed as the perfect example as to why the ICC should work harder to grow the game, given how much potential they’ve showed at the 2007, 2011 and 2015 World Cups. However, the ICC is set to trim the 2019 event to 10 teams. Sachin Tendulkar has been among the many to question the ICC’s logic, calling it a “backward step”.

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Rob Nesbitt, Ross Avis and Nigel Douglas working together on the Tinwald Cycling Club’s 66km Wakanui-Hakatere course on Sunday.

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Lowry on the charge Doug Lowry produced a welltimed sprint to secure victory in Tinwald Cycling Club’s penultimate event of the season, a 66km handicap event around the Wakanui-Hakatere course.

Lowry was one of a solid bunch of 20 riders who came together inside the last 10km of the event.

He launched his sprint in sight of the line and held on gamely to see off the challenge

of runner-up Simon White.

Gene Shurrock continued his good form storming into third, with Frances Smith producing her best club race to come in fourth. Paul Macfie and Neil Wylie rounded out the top six.

Scratch marker Alex Hooper secured the fastest time, riding the course in 89.49 minutes, from co-markers Nathan Tew and Sam Letham.

The juniors and Division

2 contested a 19km handicap event a week out from the season finale. Connie Davidson broke her season drought with a top ride to take the win from the ever-improving Ethan Titheridge. Maddison Clark secured the final podium position with another tough effort.

Caitlin Titheridge and Isabella Roulston had a nose-tonose finish, with Caitlin taking fourth place by the barest

of margins over Isabella.

Back marker Matt Clough produced a solid ride to secure fastest time clocking 35.11.

Kerry Clough saw off the challenge from Andy Skinner to take the win in Division 2 with Brian Ellis securing third and the fastest time.

Next week the club hosts the Mid Canterbury Championships around the Beach Road block.

Black Caps well aware of Windies’ match-winners

By John Weekes Black Caps match-winner Kane Williamson says his team’s stellar round robin form is ancient history and there’s no room for complacency against the West Indies.

“Everything starts again now we’re in the quarters. So anything in the past is quickly forgotten and it’s important we

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March 20 Toyota Sponsored Triples 12.30 pm start The following skips have entered teams: R Anstiss, N Atkinson, T Blain, B Brasell, L Connell, G Crack, J Dennis, G Eder, M Eder, D Gutberlet, B Harper, B Harrison, G Hawkins, R Herriott, B Holdom, T Johnson, D Kiddey, C Leech, A Mackenzie, J Martin, E Maw, B Neilson, J Ryk, N Sharplin, M Smallridge, A Smith, B Stott, G Taylor, A Waddell. T Watson, W Watts, B Williams. (Whites or

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prepare well for whoever we’re playing,” Williamson said yesterday.

The West Indies squeaked into the quarter-finals despite a dismal set of performances including an embarrassing loss to Ireland.

But Williamson, who has returned to Wellington, the scene of his celebrated performance against Australia on February

28, said the Windies would be no pushover. The two countries meet at Wellington Regional Stadium at 2pm on Saturday.

Williamson said both teams had a good balance of players with diverse skills and worldclass ability such as the Windies’ Chris Gayle.

“We know we’re up against a strong team,” he said.

“The West Indies have a lot

of match-winners in their side.”

Williamson said it would be important to neutralise players like Gayle.

“Obviously everyone knows what Chris Gayle can do ... so it’s important we put focus on him, a little bit of focus but I think it’s more important we focus on ourselves and our skill sets and look to execute what we want to do in the game.”

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club shirts to be worn). Inquiries to J Ryk Phone 3087907.

Qualifying will be played from the Blue Tees. Starting Time: Morning 8.00am; Afternoon Report at 11.30 for a 12.00pm start.

Saturday Starters: Morning tba; Afternoon Bruce Day and Adrian Hopwood Results: Match Committee

ing Balls (5) v Hampstead Fielders (6). T3 Netherby Nomads (7) v Allenton Blue Jays (8). T4 Hampstead Blue (9) v JFM Rakaia Royals (10).

Diamonds and a umpires TBC for the following games.

U11 Division 1 9:00. Final Elite Panthers v Metalcorp Hampstead All Stars. Quigleys Contracting Tinwald Black Sox (3) v Pearsons Rakaia Red Sox (4).

U13 Division 2 11:00. FINAL Fairfield Juniors v Rookie Panthers.

U13 Division 2 9:45. Resolve Tax Rakaia Rangers (3) v ADSC Tigers (4). ADSC Cardinals (5) v Rakaia Bridgestone Battlers (6).

Senior Mixed 1:00. 3v4. ADSC Rustys v ADSC Renegades Senior Mixed 3:00. Final Nosh Cafe Hampstead Hawks v ADSC Rebels.

Methven Bowling Club March 19 The following skips have teams entered in the Lock Cup starting at 12 30pm Mufti. M Smallridge, G Taylor, J Ryk, M Anderson, N Atkinson, W Watson, Coalgate, G Pagey, M Middleton, A Hill, B Harper, B Mayson, F McCormick, C Leech, B Holdom, L Allred. Enquiries to B Harper 3087623 W Blackwell 3028834.

■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club March 21 The final round of the Club Championships

■ Softball Mid Canterbury Softball March 21 U7 T Ball 9:00. T2 Allenton Strikers v Borough Bashers, T3 Hampstead Gold vTinwald Dolphins, T4 Hampstead Pitchers v Wakanui Wackers, T5 Hampstead Catchers BNZ Rakaia Rangers. Longbeach Stars Bye. U9 T Ball 10:15. Finals T5 Hampstead Strikers v Allenton Tigers. T6 Borough Bashers (3) v Longbeach Strikers (4). T2 Wakanui Wreck-

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Smart mare ready for the top grade Spellbinder has already made her mark at the elite level and she is on track to take advantage of two further opportunities in Group One company.

The genuine mare came off a lengthy lay-off to finish runner-up behind the wellperformed Recite on her home track last month and she went

one better in the open sprint at Te Rapa on Saturday.

Although only faced by four opponents, Spellbinder put them away with ease with a length and a quarter to spare on Dont Gloat, the winner of four of his previous five starts, and the current Gr.2 Cal Isuzu Stakes champion Sports Illustrated.

“She was nicely in at the weights (54kgs) and it was a very good win,” trainer Jason Bridgman said.

“Her first-up performance was very encouraging and we were quietly confident of a big effort from her.

“We were fortunate that it was race one of the day, as the track

had a really nice bit of cushion and she let down beautifully.”

Bridgman (right) now has his sights set on the Gr.1 Fiber Fresh New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes at Te Aroha on April 4 and the Gr.1 Manco Easter Handicap a fortnight later at Ellerslie.

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M5 Taranaki harness Today at New Plymouth Raceway

Taranaki Trotting Club Inc Venue: New Plymouth (Grass) Meeting Date: 17 Mar 2015 NZ Meeting number: 5 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 12.10pm (NZT) PEGASUS SPUR AT WOODLANDS STUD MOBILE TROT $5000, 4yo+ c0 to c1 mob. trot, mobile, 1750m 1 00 Espresso Shot (1) fr .............. A Poutama (J) 2 869x Special Flight (2) fr ....................S Abernethy 3 04000 Continental Lover (3) fr ...................S Doody 4 300 Grey Stoke (4) fr............................P Butcher 5 73264 Two Wishes (5) fr ...................... J Abernethy 6 43P9P Innes Boyz (6) fr .............................M Hickey 7 02215 Donny Wood (7) fr .................. K Marshall (J) 8 00725 Bim Bom Bay (8) fr ............................K More 9 25030 Earls Buller Girl (21) fr ................. B Dickens 10 94x86 Consentual (22) fr ....................K Chittenden 11 89335 Ma Cille (U1) fr ............................. B Mangos 2 12.40pm COMCAT MOBILE PACE $5000, 2yo+ c0 mob. pace, mobile, 1750m 1 9x603 Cherokee Red (1) fr .............. A Poutama (J) 2 89884 Christian Knight (2) fr ......................S Doody 3 42733 G J Seelstar (3) fr........................ I Brownlee 4 7099x Little Master (4) fr ...................... J Abernethy 5 Ralph’s Legacy (5) fr ...................D Morrison 6 8x076 General Tim (6) fr ........................ S Kane (J) 7 65483 Maldini (7) fr ................................... G Martin

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8 33840 Living Blue Chip (8) fr ...............S Abernethy 9 20832 Jericho Road (21) fr ............... K Marshall (J) 10 80 Trevs No Angel (22) fr ...............S McCaffrey 3 1.15pm SPORTY’S BAR CAFE MOBILE TROT $5000, 4yo+ c2 to c4, c5 with cond. mob. trot, mobile, 1750m 1 06841 Desert Storm (1) fr ..........................S Doody 2 00901 Cool Son (2) fr........................... J Abernethy 3 00969 Alexandra Leaving (3) fr ............S McCaffrey 4 60859 Sundon’s Mountain (4) fr ................S Phelan 5 18014 Our Super Ram (5) fr ................S Abernethy 6 99042 Tommiray (6) fr ..............................P Butcher 7 31130 Ella’s Speed (7) fr.......................P Ferguson 8 62108 The Scruff (8) fr ............................ B Mangos 9 40x00 Palais Royal (21) fr ...................K Chittenden 10 10950 Miss Middleton (22) fr ........... A Poutama (J) 11 133x1 Sir George Grey (23) fr .....................D Balle 4 1.50pm WOODLANDS STUD FILLIES & MARES MBL PACE $5000, 3yo+ f&m c1 to c3, c4 with cond. mob. pace, mobile, 1750m 1 90400 Wonder Anvil (1) fr .........................S Phelan 2 00473 Nicole Vaidisova (2) fr ............... J Abernethy 3 0x106 Alta Michaela (3) fr ................. K Marshall (J) 4 52121 Elisaveta (4) fr .............................. B Mangos 5 65168 Playaway (5) fr ........................ B Butcher (J) 6 87738 Chequeme Rosie (6) fr..................P Butcher 7 06607 Aces N Eights (7) fr .............. D Ferguson (J) 8 05450 Shestherealdeal (8) fr ...............S Abernethy

9 05989 Beckinsale (21) fr .......................P Ferguson

12 32253 Balius (24) fr............................ B Butcher (J) 13 20352 Lisa’s Lawyer (25) fr .................. J Abernethy MOBILE PACE $5000, 3yo+ f&m c0 mob. pace, 1750m 7 3.35pm ROSS GRAHAM MOTORS MOBILE PACE 1 70070 Boomchickawowwow (1) fr .............S Phelan $5000, 4yo+ c1 mob. pace, mobile, 1750m 2 27455 Hey Knowitall (2) fr .......................... D Jones 1 09585 P Tomado (1) fr ......................... J Abernethy 2 x0906 Stars Star (2) fr .............................P Butcher 3 43325 Cherry Evans (3) fr............... D Ferguson (J) 3 39284 Tafadhali (3) fr ............................. S Kane (J) 4 52336 Lady Maria (4) fr...............................A Pyers 4 34768 Branch Rickey (4) fr ................ B Butcher (J) 5 67P3P Washington Diva (5) fr ................ S Kane (J) 5 73x75 Righteous Royale (5) fr ..................S Phelan 6 24020 Khloe (6) fr ................................S McCaffrey 6 46360 Wave Song (6) fr ................... A Poutama (J) 7 63260 Star Elect (7) fr ........................ B Butcher (J) 7 71080 Young Colin (7) fr ......................S Abernethy 8 9 Wise Goddess (8) fr ..................... B Mangos 8 58532 Classic Bet (8) fr ........................P Ferguson 9 9 Catchmedream (21) fr ............... J Abernethy 9 43505 Travelling Man (21) fr ........... D Ferguson (J) 10 066 River Valley Mist (22) fr .................P Butcher 11 07055 Tiger Tamer (23) fr .....................P Ferguson 10 34170 McRubble (22) fr ........................... F Cossey 11 97099 Darjeeling Bromac (23) fr ............ I Brownlee 6 3.00pm FIBER FRESH MOBILE PACE $5000, 4yo+ 12 0x523 JC Jock (24) fr ........................ K Marshall (J) c1 mob. pace, mobile, 1750m 1 98804 Sage Creek (1) fr ................. D Ferguson (J) 8 4.10pm SADDLE & SULKY MOTOR LODGE MOBILE 2 08332 Princess Kate (2) fr ...................S Abernethy PACE $5000, 3yo+ c2 +claimers mob. pace, 1750m 1 12123 Franco Lennox (1) fr .................. J Abernethy 3 07063 Our Wicklow (3) fr ................. A Poutama (J) 2 66648 Prime Legal (2) fr ...........................S Phelan 4 26555 Here’s Shifty (4) fr ........................ B Mangos 3 84409 Dashing Dane (3) fr...................S Abernethy 5 68446 Millwood Roxy (5) fr ......................P Butcher 4 32586 Brainstormer (4) fr ........................ B Dickens 6 9x000 Jack Bates (6) fr ..............................S Doody 5 68670 V C Dell (5) fr .......................... B Butcher (J) 7 06268 Benji Maguire (7) fr ........................S Phelan 6 19814 Stand Sure (6) fr ...........................P Butcher 8 47089 Brandy (8) fr ...............................P Ferguson 7 87517 Westburn Courage (7) fr ............P Ferguson 9 90683 Arcano (21) fr ............................. A Drake (J) 8 07610 Miro Bay (8) fr .............................. B Mangos 10 30000 Extreme Carat (22) fr .................. S Kane (J) 11 88020 Thatshowie Roll (23) fr ........... K Marshall (J) 9 4.45pm REVITAL FERTILISERS MBL PACE $5000,

5 2.25pm JOHN DEVLIN MEMORIAL FILLIES & MARES

3yo+ c1 mob. pace, mobile, 1750m 1 09988 Smiling Tact (1) fr .......................A Matthews 2 90907 Rosetta Stone (2) fr............... A Poutama (J) 3 55071 Rimutoto Prince (3) fr ............. K Marshall (J) 4 68056 Charming Desire (4) fr ................ I Brownlee 5 79467 Megatron (5) fr .............................. F Cossey 6 23212 Chevron Excites (6) fr ............... J Abernethy 7 51949 Outa The Fridge (7) fr......................S Doody 8 Px661 Soul Man (8) fr ...........................P Ferguson 9 46644 Cut The Cards (21) fr ........... D Ferguson (J) 10 46297 Rangi Rangdu (22) fr ................S McCaffrey 11 03227 Macardo (23) fr .............................P Butcher 10 5.20pm TWILIGHT THURSDAY MBL PACE $5000, 4yo+ c3 to c6, c7 with cond. +claimer mob pace, 1750m 1 10080 Classiegent (1) fr.................... K Marshall (J) 2 41551 Bully’s Rocket (2) fr ...................S Abernethy 3 53194 Mach Cullen (3) fr ..........................S Phelan 4 61044 Houhora Dream (4) fr .................. S Kane (J) 5 0070x Franco Tiago (5) fr.........................P Butcher 6 x4975 Machie Mach (6) fr .................. B Butcher (J) 7 77207 Mach Cruiser (7) fr .................... J Abernethy 8 x0336 Glenlochar (8) fr ........................... B Mangos 9 x0014 Change Gear (21) fr ...................P Ferguson LEGEND: X - Spell from racing of at least 3 months P - Retired (or pulled up) from race L - Driver unseated U1 - Unruly beginner {C} - Concession driver {C.cl} - Claiming concession driver which allows horse to start one class down

Waikouaiti harness Today at Courage Under Fire Raceway

Waikouaiti Trotting Club Inc Venue: Courage Under Fire Raceway Meeting Date: 17 Mar 2015 NZ Meeting number: 8 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9 1 12.25pm NORA O’CONNELL/DAPH BUNGARD/ LLENOCCO HCP TROT $6000, 3yo+ c0, c1 with cond. spechcp trot, stand, 1900m 1 80809 Wandering Star (1) fr........................ A Lowe 2 00090 Cicada Jenerik (2) fr..................D O’Connell 3 Trouble Del (3) fr ..........................M Heenan 4 91 The Zigmeister (4) fr ........................P Davis 5 6094 Arran Chief (5) fr ............................ A Faulks 6 95755 Pure Success (6) fr .......................N Buchan 7 8 Playboy’s Brother (7) fr...................C McKay 8 5 Scottie Trouble (8) fr ........................... R May 9 35849 Celeste Franco (9) fr ........................ D Dunn 10 24846 Pat’s Success (10) fr .........................A Beck 11 08 Spotlight The Valley (11) fr ........... B Norman 12 65703 Sundon Invasion fr ....................... Scratched 13 60360 Blink (U1) fr 14 47665 Sunnivue Sadona (U2) fr ..... C Ferguson (J) 15 00977 Maldarna (1) 20......................... M Purvis (J) 16 76509 Soney Beatt (2) 20 ....................A Tomlinson 17 90898 Beyond A Joke (U1) 20 ........... M Williamson 18 07P70 Scarlett Lane (U2) 20 19 7x90x Florrie Bendix (U3) 20 Emergencies: Maldarna, Soney Beatt, Scarlett Lane, Florrie Bendix 2 12.57pm TIPPLERS BAR & CAFE DUNEDIN PACE $6000, 3yo+ c0 pace, stand, 1900m 1 8 Arma O’Rourke (1) fr............... C D Thornley 2 Real Raider (2) fr ............................... R May 3 60586 Olde Oake Arnie fr ....................... Scratched 4 Idealindiamonds (3) fr .........................B Butt 5 60054 Blues Singer (4) fr .......................... K Barron 6 25967 The Edge Of Reason (5) fr...............S Ottley

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05623 Taranto (6) fr .................................... D Dunn 0 Four Socks (7) fr .............................. A Milne 0 Eros (8) fr .....................................J Greaney 39864 Classie Regal (9) fr .....................J Young (J) Live To Tell (10) fr ......................... D Butcher 25037 Natasha Franco (11) fr .....................P Davis 98838 Newmans Jet (12) fr ................ M Williamson 00x96 Eja Patron (13) fr .........................B McLellan 098 Lady VC (14) fr ............................. B Norman Sioux Nation (15) fr ...........................A Beck 3 1.32pm RICOH/WJ PUDDY MEMORIAL INVITED DRIVERS MBL PACE $6500, 4yo+ c1, c2 with cond. mob. pace inv.d, mobile, 1800m 1 690x0 Double Oh Seven (1) fr ................ D Butcher 2 06069 Scanreco Bay (2) fr ............................ R May 3 050P8 Firebreak (3) fr 4 89469 Vedika (4) fr .................................... K Barron 5 80308 Highland Reign (5) fr .........................A Beck 6 25066 Canndew (6) fr ..............................Z Butcher 7 90037 Justoclassie (7) fr .................... M Williamson 8 65898 The Lutts (8) fr ............................. A Turnbull 9 09107 Redback Jars (21) fr.........................S Ottley 10 07994 Alexy (22) fr 11 04073 Aveross Rustler (23) fr ..................... D Dunn 12 54788 Bootie Bromac (24) fr ........... C Ferguson (J) 13 04078 Hudson Sully (25) fr 14 95681 Whyamibettor (26) fr ........................J Curtin 15 30050 Georgie Mach (U1) fr ..................... L Justice Emergencies: Firebreak, Alexy, Hudson Sully 4 2.07pm GOLDEN FLEECE HOTEL-MOTEL INVITED DRIVE MBL PACE $6000, 4yo+ c0 mob. pace inv.d, mobile, 1800m 1 98662 Wayward Roc (1) fr ........................ L Justice 2 34683 Millwood Charity (2) fr .................. D Butcher 3 40779 Cover Drive (3) fr 4 86545 Balagio (4) fr ....................................J Curtin

2 74700 Miri (2) fr....................................... D Butcher 3 04002 Cheeky Pat (3) fr ...............................A Beck 4 26374 Blue Don (4) fr...............................Z Butcher 5 51274 Space Ace (5) fr ...............................S Ottley 6 109x0 Eltsunami (U1) fr 7 72510 Illustrious Queen (U2) fr ................... D Dunn 8 12767 Feather Boyz (1) 10 9 35693 Holdon Toyaspurs (2) 10 10 01048 Splash Cola (U1) 10........................... R May 11 00901 Mr Majestic (U2) 10..........................J Curtin 12 55751 Armori (U3) 10 ............................. A Turnbull 13 44313 Zhenya (1) 20 ................................. K Barron 14 11794 Anothersuperstar (2) 20 .......... M Williamson 15 06531 Clifden Clowers (3) 20.................... L Justice 16 61556 Indiana Jones (U1) 30.......... C Ferguson (J) Emergencies: Kerryn Kylie, Eltsunami, Feather Boyz, Holdon Toyaspurs 7 3.51pm AUCKLAND REACTOR@ALABAR INVITED DRIVERS HCP PACE $7500, 4yo+ c2 & faster discrhcp pace inv.d, stand, 2600m 1 10253 Motu Pathfinder (1) fr ....................Z Butcher 2 86011 Match Point fr ............................... Scratched 3 41300 Veecewah (2) fr ................................S Ottley 4 04078 Hudson Sully (3) fr ....................... A Turnbull 5 420x2 Aidan’s Rocket (4) fr ............. C Ferguson (J) 6 53881 Lottie Franco (5) fr.............................A Beck 7 16005 Music (U1) fr 8 81010 Sheer Class (1) 10 ....................... D Butcher 9 60901 Motu Speedy Star (1) 20 ................ L Justice 10 37579 Onedin Mach (2) 20 ........................... R May 11 62200 Smoken Roman (3) 20 ............ M Williamson Em: Fastroundtown, Opting Options, Pegasus Kommander 12 61553 Graduate Under Fire (4) 20..............J Curtin L1609 Destined For Glory (5) 20 ..... D Dunn 6 3.16pm LONE STAR RICCARTON INVITED DRIV- 13 ERS HCP TROT $6500, 4yo+ c1 & faster discrhcp trot 8 4.26pm ROBINSON CONTRACTING INVITED DRIVERS MOBILE PACE $6500, 4yo+ c1, c2 with cond. inv.d, stand, 2600m mob. pace inv.d, mobile, 1800m 1 74000 Kerryn Kylie (1) fr

5 39111 Booster (5) fr .................................. K Barron 6 20307 Percius (6) fr.....................................S Ottley 7 09L03 Rightaround (7) fr ............................. D Dunn 8 x97x4 Kilmorich (8) fr......................... M Williamson 9 209x0 Matai Katie (21) fr .........................Z Butcher 10 25967 The Edge Of Reason fr ................ Scratched 11 54423 Flagpole (22) fr..................... C Ferguson (J) 12 8xP95 Real South (23) fr 13 64080 Eli Lowe (24) fr ............................. A Turnbull 14 430xL Hez Only The Lonely (25) fr ..............A Beck 15 08000 Billy Klondike (U1) fr........................... R May Emergencies: Cover Drive, The Edge Of Reason, Real South 5 2.42pm GOHARNESS INVITED DRIVERS HANDICAP PACE $6500, 4yo+ c1 & faster discrhcp pace inv.d, stand, 1900m 1 80077 Fastroundtown (1) fr 2 6Fx01 No Mas (2) fr ................................ A Turnbull 3 09008 Crimson Glory (3) fr .........................J Curtin 4 49775 Lacroix Franco (4) fr ..........................A Beck 5 88x00 Vega Sicilia (5) fr ............................ L Justice 6 9x006 Opting Options (6) fr 7 86594 Halston Bromac (7) fr ......................... R May 8 05108 Pegasus Kommander (8) fr 9 43P31 Caesar Rocks (9) fr ................. M Williamson 10 09045 Red Under Fire (10) fr .................. D Butcher 11 70437 Lucky Lands (11) fr .......................... D Dunn 12 44710 Santanna Magic (1) 10......... C Ferguson (J) 13 02445 Livy Franco (2) 10 .........................Z Butcher 14 09441 Best Of The Bunch (3) 10 ................S Ottley 15 86865 Taieri Wings (4) 10 ......................... K Barron

1 25531 Northview Major fr ........................ Scratched 2 1x039 Midnight Warrior (1) fr .................. D Butcher 3 07994 Alexy (2) fr 4 050P8 Firebreak (3) fr .................................S Ottley 5 08968 Unique Chance (4) fr........................J Curtin 6 31400 Major Patron (5) fr .......................... L Justice 7 30003 Afellas Boy (6) fr........................... A Turnbull 8 35265 Bobby T (7) fr ................................. K Barron 9 75398 Sammy The Bull (21) fr ........ C Ferguson (J) 10 08472 Apache Moon (22) fr .......................... R May 11 65335 Scotlynn Justis (23) fr ............. M Williamson 12 00037 Dag And Washington (24) fr ..............A Beck 13 16005 Music (25) fr ..................................... D Dunn 14 P0635 Chief Kapai (26) fr .........................Z Butcher 15 04078 Hudson Sully (27) fr Emergencies: Alexy, Firebreak, Hudson Sully 9 5.01pm BISHOPDALE/BUSH INN TAB&TAVERN HAREWOOD MBL PACE $5000, 4yo+ c0 to c2, others with cond. +claimer mob. pace, mobile, 1800m 1 80x35 Stylish Babe (1) fr ....................J McDermott 2 x6300 Shards Assassin (2) fr.................... G Turner 3 52579 Selester (3) fr ...................................S Blake 4 8900x Data Base (4) fr...........................D Reardon 5 07994 Alexy (5) fr ...................................M Stratford 6 00020 Rome (6) fr ............................... G Sinnamon 7 50632 Smokin Chick (7) fr....................... R Sissons 8 42246 Billy Jack (8) fr...................................A Edge 9 00781 Redmaro (21) fr................................ G Cook 10 90311 The Stag’s Roar (22) fr...............P Anderson 11 07257 Bandana (23) fr ...............................G Johns 12 16144 Jerry Fitz (24) fr............................M Buckley 13 15800 King Cyril (25) fr ..................................G Bull LEGEND: X - Spell from racing of at least 3 months P - Retired (or pulled up) from race L - Driver unseated U1 - Unruly beginner {C} - Concession driver {C.cl} - Claiming concession driver which allows horse to start one class down

Southland dogs Today at Ascot Park Raceway

Southland Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Ascot Park 1 Tepirita Rata nwtd M & ......................Jopson Raceway Date: 17 Mar 2015 NZ Meeting number: 9 Dou- 2 Get Ready Freddy nwtd ............ A Bradshaw bles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 3 35645 Another Cruise nwtd .................J McInerney 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 4 24344 Tepirita Mega nwtd M & ....................Jopson 1 1.06pm WWW.SOUTHLANDGREYHOUNDS.CO.NZ 5 45x2 Opawa Top nwtd L & .......................... Wales 6 2276 Token Ace nwtd L & ........................... Wales C0, 390m 7 7 Kirkham Harvey nwtd ...................C Roberts 1 237 Cawbourne Legs nwtd ..............J McInerney 8 1 Jinja Jaffa nwtd J & .........................D Fahey 2 447 Stenson nwtd .................................. M Grant 9 63848 Malcy nwtd .................................D Stapleton 3 32452 Sacajawea nwtd .........................D Stapleton 4 6 Cawbourne Shadow nwtd ............C Roberts 10 36448 Infernal Majesty nwtd M &.................Jopson 5 3 Kirkham Jack nwtd .......................C Roberts 4 1.59pm SOUTHLAND OTAGO PHOTO FINISH C1, 390m 6 62563 Kyla Rose nwtd .........................J McInerney 1 74612 Premier Prince nwtd.....................C Roberts 7 24726 Jamaican Archie nwtd M & ...............Jopson 2 2F257 Eyrewell Hawke 23.00.................... H Cairns 8 288 Om Nom Nom nwtd ..................J McInerney 3 14332 Verbatim nwtd .................................. B Dann 9 58 Cawbourne Roman nwtd ...................C Weir 4 6117 Cawbourne Rowan nwtd ..............C Roberts 10 26466 Smash Who nwtd ........................R Hamilton 5 211 Kingman 22.79 ................................ M Grant 2 1.24pm HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAWN MCLEOD C1, 390m 6 55266 Cawbourne Cruze 23.02 ................. M Grant 7 32255 Rockwood Archie nwtd...............D Stapleton 1 17612 Cawbourne Pirate 22.53 ....................C Weir 8 42416 Homebush Flyte 23.24 ..............J McInerney 2 24442 Boltin Archie nwtd M & ......................Jopson 9 83467 Business Boss nwtd ..........................S Keen 3 23232 Wrinkles 23.06 ..........................J McInerney 4 86722 Opawa Lucky nwtd L & ...................... Wales 10 47F34 Mr. November nwtd ....................D Stapleton 5 1171 Mojo Burst nwtd .............................. M Grant 5 2.16pm GREYHOUNDSASPETS.ORG.NZ C1, 457m 6 41275 Cawbourne Arney nwtd................C Roberts 1 65275 Calinda Girl 27.08 ..................... A Bradshaw 7 14721 Albie McLeod 22.83 ..........................B Eade 2 22111 Willis 26.45....................................R Adcock 8 143T El Sid nwtd ....................................R Adcock 3 23634 Gossip Queen nwtd .................. A Bradshaw 9 78326 Rangitata Raider nwtd ...............D Stapleton 4 26326 Tracey nwtd ................................D Stapleton 10 24818 Spider Girl nwtd ............................... B Dann 5 81123 Fresco Star 26.46 J & .....................D Fahey 6 36145 Token Ray 26.29 L & .......................... Wales 3 1.41pm ADDED ENERGY STAKES C0, 457m

1 11231 Jemima Tee 26.84 .........................R Adcock 7 24758 Homebush Hansome 26.86 ......J McInerney 2 x1125 Expect Delay nwtd .......................... M Grant 8 45382 Lagoon Victory nwtd ....................C Roberts 3 411x6 Thrilling Shrimp 26.66 ................. B I Conner 9 86416 Archi Bale nwtd .........................J McInerney 4 65214 Cawbourne Miami 26.44 ..............C Roberts 10 68342 Protonic Pedro nwtd ......................... B Dann 6 2.34pm BRENDON BURKE @ RAY WHITE C2, 390m 5 33345 Bruiser Bale nwtd ......................J McInerney 6 26T32 Mr. Johnny 26.94.............................J Goode 1 11311 Backchat Harry 23.08 ............... A Bradshaw 7 41226 Opawa Diesel nwtd J & ...................D Fahey 2 47421 Red Hot Fury nwtd M &.....................Jopson 8 34184 Thrilling Hunt 26.48 ..................... B I Conner 3 38527 Glenn Is Goodesy 22.90 ................. M Grant 9 74176 Mega Surge nwtd ........................... H Cairns 4 116x4 Joyner Kersee 22.87 .........................B Eade 5 72168 Fancy Kiwi nwtd .......................... B I Conner 10 25662 Botany Richie nwtd ...................J McInerney 6 12453 Nicksta nwtd ..............................J McInerney 9 3.26pm SGRC $50 LEATHER LEADS C3/4, 457m 1 21724 Cawbourne Witch nwtd ................C Roberts 7 34834 Waimak Dave 22.75 ..................J McInerney 2 F4868 Culvie Magic nwtd .........................R Adcock 8 61436 Wheelchair Norm nwtd..............J McInerney 3 55463 Karen’s Magic 25.99 .....................R Adcock 9 47761 Smoking Marley nwtd................ A Bradshaw 4 68112 Gee Whizz Jeanie nwtd ................... B Dann 10 47176 Sarah’s Domain 22.75...............J McInerney 7 2.54pm RACING SERIES ADVANCED FINAL NZ- 5 32665 What I Like 26.12 ......................J McInerney 6 57111 Speedy Swede 26.46 L & .................. Wales RSf, 457m 7 16477 Opawa Casper 26.23 L & ................... Wales 1 22413 Opawa Rosie nwtd ........................... B Dann 8 32735 His Lordship 26.12 ........................R Adcock 2 11311 Can’t Catch Tim 26.33 ..................R Adcock 9 55878 Game Girl 26.53............................R Adcock 3 55251 Botany Kevin 26.34 ...................J McInerney 4 23364 Boostin’ 26.04 ................................ H Cairns 10 34111 Dyna Vikkers 26.04 ......................C Roberts 5 14245 Opawa No Ear 26.25 L & ................... Wales 10 3.44pm SGRC $26 FIVE WIRE MUZZLES C3, 390m 1 67x33 Thrilling James 22.83 .................. B I Conner 6 21112 Robbie 25.93.................................R Adcock 2 28311 Bound To Erupt 22.58 ..................... M Grant 7 55223 Botany Blake 26.14 ...................J McInerney 3 55221 Chaimbo nwtd ...........................J McInerney 8 18132 Homebush Chopper 26.03 ........J McInerney 4 15612 Camside Gold nwtd J & ..................D Fahey 9 52375 Opawa Amy nwtd L &......................... Wales 5 86146 Lots Of Beersies 23.12 ............... B I Conner 10 47265 Thrilling Marty 25.99 ................... B I Conner 6 13687 Blazing Hot 23.45.......................D Stapleton 8 3.09pm ST PATRICKS DAY DASH C2, 457m

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37144 Homebush Bruno nwtd .............J McInerney 25251 Matty Hooky 22.77 ....................J McInerney 66238 Blue Review nwtd..........................R Adcock 17283 Hello Blondie 22.81 .......................R Adcock 11 3.59pm SHAMROCK SPRINT C4, 390m 1 11265 Homebush Errol 22.79 ..............J McInerney 2 32547 Token Stu nwtd.................................. J Rush 3 14x73 Run For Sophie nwtd .........................C Weir 4 63234 Opawa Idol 22.56 L &......................... Wales 5 76141 Rambunctious 23.07 ................. A Bradshaw 6 16646 Increasing 22.51 ............................. M Grant 7 21221 Flying Swan 22.55 ....................J McInerney 8 45335 Wunzee nwtd ............................J McInerney 9 32773 Starburst Terry 22.67....................... M Grant 10 26656 Impersonator nwtd .................... A Bradshaw 12 4.19pm JUSTRACING.COM.AU C5, 390m 1 24436 No Leaf Clover 22.60 .........................C Weir 2 12285 Collecting Money 23.35 .................. M Grant 3 46138 Cawbourne Jelly nwtd ........................C Weir 4 34551 Barnicle Bullet nwtd ........................ M Grant 5 22571 Homebush Kelso nwtd ..............J McInerney 6 43433 Opawa Colin 22.46 L & ...................... Wales 7 11467 Cawbourne Buttsy 23.10..............C Roberts 8 11278 Cawbourne Philip nwtd .............J McInerney 9 87158 Sandi Claws 22.78 ............................S Keen 10 84888 Another Colt 22.54 ....................J McInerney LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Walking group, meet at the Church, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH GOODWILL SHOP. Pre-loved clothing. Tinwald Methodist Church, Cnr Main Road and Jane Street, Tinwald.

9.30am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Stretching exercises and Tai Chi maintenance, Social Hall, Havelock Street.

9.40am MID CANTERBURY MENS PROBUS CLUB. Annual General Meeting with speaker. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

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6.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.00am - 11.00am HAKATERE MARAE HEALTH CLINIC. Open today at Hakatere Marae, Fairton, State H/W 1.

9.30am - 1.30 pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. second time around Op- shop. Cnr Cass and Havelock Street.

10.00am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Ash Wednesday Holy Communion, Park Street.

10.00am MID CANTERBURY LADIES PROBUS CLUB. Coffee morning. Robert Harris, 361 West Street.

10.00am ASHBURTON POTTERY SOCIETY INC.

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“GOLF CROQUET’ WAIREKA. Golf Croquet singles. Philip Street.

10.00am NEWCOMERS. Social group coffee morning, All welcome. Nosh Cafe in the Ashford Village, West Street.

10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand and Agriculture Encounter.

11.00am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Class for beginners. M.S.A. Social Hall, Havelock Street.

12.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ASSOCIATION (INC).

Document or service from a JP, open every Tuesday. Community House, 122 Tancred Street. (rear of Westpac Bank).

1.00pm - 3.00pm

ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future, Seafield Road.

1.30pm WESTPARK W.I. Monthly meeting, St Paul’s Church lounge, 65 Oxford Street.

1.30pm M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. For new and regular players. M.S.A. Sports Grounds, Racecourse Road.

6.00pm ASHBURTON ATHLETICS. 5Km run, jog or walk. Weekly from January 13 March 31. Ashburton Domain Walnut Avenue, opposite the end of Creek Road.

7.30pm - 9.30pm MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Night section club night, new players welcomed, racquets available. Sports Hall, Tancred Street.

Every Wednesday, new comers welcome. Nixon Street, Tinwald.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises suitable for people with limited mobility. Social hall, Havelock Street.

1.00pm - 3.00pm ST ANDREWS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Pre-loved clothing sale, bargains and cuppa. St Andrews Anglican church hall, cnr Thomson and Jane Street, Tinwald.

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

1.15pm “GOLF CROQUET” WAIREKA. Doubles, drawn partners. Waireka, Philip Street.

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www.guardianonline.co.nz CRYPTIC ACROSS 1. Cutter one maybe likes to have carbon content (6) 4. Warden, if upset, may be confused in his mind (6) 9. Melody left in boat when one comes in here to land (7) 10. Has some material on the inside with wrinkles? (5) 11. The point of jaw at home is to follow the church (4) 12. Have it in mind not to be generous (4) 13. The Spanish start to keep deer that looks like moose (3) 15. American on the road has own boots – others’ initials! (4) 16. Speak childishly, with insolence, about SquadronLeader (4) 19. Tease one having time for music such as Joplin’s (3) 21. You sing until play finishes, which isn’t fair (4) 22. First graduate to possess academic garment (4) 24. Ovid, a version of which one won’t have to come across (5) 25. Leaving car at home, GP takes ark around (7) 26. Inclines to be about right with movements in fashion (6) 27. Take it amiss now that top has been removed (6)

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ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20) Venus leaves your sign and leaves you with a sense of what you want from the future but the mechanics of making it happen aren’t here yet.

TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) While it may creep up on you slowly throughout the day you’re likely to find that your fighting and competitive spirit starts to kick in.

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) While the afternoon has a social and interactive feel, chances are by the afternoon you’ll be craving ‘me’ time to hear yourself think.

CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) There’s a chance today to listen to your financial instincts and regroup, at a time when income matters are strengthening any momentum.

LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) Venus’ return to your career sector today kicks off what has potential to become the most opportune weeks of this professional year.

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) As she leaves your financial sector Venus will leave bold financial desires and expectations and an even bolder sense of confidence.

LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) Hold onto the relationship desires and expectations Venus leaves you with today, knowing this year you have the support you didn’t in the past.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 24) Today marks an important day for your relationships or more aptly the start of important weeks, with the relationship gods finally showing up.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 24 – DEC 21) Venus’ return to your work sector today brings the first planetary activity in either of your professional houses in 6 months, ready to get things moving.

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 20) While financial tensions of the past are behind you a nose for money is a chance to make sense of what came to a head earlier in the month.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 – FEB 19) While there could be personal and/or relationship tension today it’s an opportunity for a communication and/or relationship breakthrough.

PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 21) Eleven days after a Full Moon in your relationship sector brought issues to a head Venus’ return to your communication sector can give them a voice.

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HYDES, Thalma Dorothea, (Betty) – It is with much sadness that Betty’s family announce her deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication. passing at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton on During office hours notices March 14, 2015. Aged 90 may also be sent to: years. Dearly loved and classifieds@theguardian.co.nz devoted wife of the late Ken. Any queries Loved and adored mother please contact and mother in law of Peter 0800 and Jill, Sue McLay and ASHBURTON Colin, Jenny and Ian Knight.

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6am Breakfast 9am Good Morning 10am Whanau Living Two Kiwi baking favourites are given a healthy makeover; Eru has DIY tips for patching a hole in a wall; Maihi has a project to create with the children.

10:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 30 11:30 Coach Trip PGR 3 0 Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR Charity is railroaded; Kirin overstays his welcome. 0 1:30 Coronation Street PGR 3 0 2pm Come Dine With Me Couples 3pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:55 Te Karere 2 0 4:25 The Chase 0 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 Our First Home The families must finish their spaces; the Wardlaws lose site foreman Tim; the Gourleys want to impress the experts despite their setbacks. 0 8:30 Person Of Interest AO 0 9:25 N Unforgettable AO 0 10:20 One News Tonight 0 10:50 Major Crimes AO 3

11:45 Beyond The Darklands AO 3 Nigel Latta looks at the life of Gavin Hawthorn, one of New Zealand’s deadliest drink drivers, responsible for killing four people in Greytown. 0 12:45 Te Karere 3 2 0 1:10 Infomercials 5:05 Faith In Action 5:35 Te Karere 3 2 0

CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Buying Alaska 7am Travel Wild 7:30 Catch And Cook – US 8am Barter Kings 8:30 The Flying Winemaker 9am Rachel Allen’s Everyday Kitchen 9:30 House Wreck Rescue 10:30 Lonely Planet – Best Parks Ever 11am Buying Alaska 11:30 Beverly Hills Pawn Noon Explore 1pm Empire 2:30 Travel Wild 3pm Barter Kings 3:30 Catch And Cook – US 4pm NZ Food Culture 4:30 Trish’s Paris Kitchen 5pm Better Homes And Gardens 6:30 Buying The Bayou 7pm American Restoration 7:30 Double Your House For Half The Money Property developer Sarah Beeny helps people achieve their property dreams without breaking the bank.

8:30 My Dream Home Brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott are determined to help couples find, buy and transform extreme fixer-uppers into the ultimate dream home.

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7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 Motorway Patrol 0 8pm RBT PGR 0 8:30 How To Get Away With Murder AO 0 9:30 Grey’s Anatomy AO Owen becomes invested in a patient when he realises she may have served in the military; April’s mother visits her daughter. 0 10:30 Revenge AO 0

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11:30 Entertainment Tonight 11:55 Infomercials

6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 7am Deal Or No Deal 3 7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors PGR 1pm The Test PGR 3 1:55 Arthur And The People’s Supermarket PGR 3 Determined to challenge the wasteful conventional retail model, but struggling to keep his supermarket afloat, Arthur goes back to his roots as a chef by starting up The People’s Kitchen.

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6:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) 7am Monday Night With Matty Johns 8am Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) 8:30 The After Match 9am Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) 9:30 Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) 10am Cycling – Tirreno-Adriatico (Highlights) 10:30 Mountain Biking (Highlights) 11am Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) 11:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Noon Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) 12:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) 1pm Golf Central 2pm Golf – New Zealand Open (Highlights) 3pm Darts – Premier League (Replay) 6pm Athletics – New Zealand Track And Field Nationals 6:30 Golf – Feherty 7:30 Fox Sports News A wrap of the day’s sporting headlines, with extensive highlights, and previews of sporting action still to come.

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8:30 Fight Night 10:30 Mountain Biking (Highlights) Cape Epic – Stage One. 11pm Football – Arsenal TV Arsenal v West Ham United.

2am Rugby League – NSW Cup (Replay) Penrith v North Sydney.

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4am Rugby – Super Rugby (Replay) Cheetahs v Sharks. From Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein.

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10am Football – Chelsea TV Chelsea v Southampton. From Stamford Bridge.

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All eyes on the cochonnet Deon Biggs goes after the jack (cochonnet) during the Ashburton MSA Petanque Club’s maiden tournament on Saturday.

The club that formed in 2012 has held regular weekly games and the odd in-house tourna-

ment, but until the weekend never an open tournament.

They came from far and wide to play in the tournament, with 26 pairs in all - a total of 52 players, which tallied more than the National Champion-

Thurston subject to dodgy tactics P18

ships held in Christchurch recently.

Players from Timaru and Christchurch accompanied the locals, with the latter leading the way in the morning’s round robin.

Richard Brown and Deon Biggs were the top qualifiers followed by Emily Hickman and Shannon Crequer heading into the post section play.

Unfortunately their good run of form came to an end in the

quarter-finals with both pairs knocked out.

In the end the Ascot pair of Ron Paterson and Ryan Ramage claimed the victory in the final over Papanui’s Alice Maguigan and Art Vernon.

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