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Couple escape house fire

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A retired Methven couple who escaped a house fire on Monday evening are being well looked after by the community.

The modern three-bedroom brick home on a Spaxton Street rear section suffered extensive heat and smoke damage and its lounge room was gutted.

Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Selwyn Allred said the owner of the home went down town to do some grocery shopping and when he returned

noticed a couch near the log burner was starting to burn.

“He was actually going to take the couch outside but it just got too big too quick,” Allred said.

The fire took off and rapidly became high in heat and intensity.

The man and his wife evacuated and phoned emergency services.

Two appliances and a tanker from the Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade were backed up by one appliance from Coalgate and one appliance from Rakaia.

Allred said the back-up was required due to one of the Methven firefighter crews having to don breathing apparatus to enter the home.

Another of the Methven crews had been focusing on putting out the fire in the roof, which involved removing roofing iron.

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Tyre fire sees farmer appear before judge An Alford Forest farmer has found himself in hot water after setting unwanted tyres alight in breach of the Resource Management Act. Both Daniel Symons and his farming company, Glenarn Ltd, were prosecuted by the Canterbury Regional Council for discharging contaminants onto and into land in circumstances which resulted in the residue, in this case burnt rubber, entering a nearby waterway.

He admitted both charges during an appearance in the Ashburton District Court on Monday.

Judge Joanna Maze did not enter convictions, however she requested a pre-sentence report ahead of the 62-year-old’s sentencing in the Christchurch District Court on June 30.

On October 24 Symons lit hundreds of unwanted tyres previously used to hold down silage covers.

The pile was about 40 metres in length and about two metres high.

The Alford Forest Volunteer Rural Fire Force, backed up by the Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade attended the fire, which was bil-

lowing black smoke, but lacked the equipment to extinguish the blaze and a decision was made to let it burn.

The event took place about 10 metres from a water race and, after the fire’s residue was ploughed in, remnants were found in the waterway, Canterbury Regional Council solicitor Vanessa Sugrue said.

Symons did not think lighting the fire would be a problem because a prevailing north-west wind would disperse the smoke without impacting on nearby residents.

Symons originally faced four charges laid under different legislation, however after discussions between Canterbury Regional Council’s solicitor and Symons’ lawyer, two were withdrawn.

The charge laid against the company carries a maximum fine of $600,000, while the charge against Symons carries a maximum fine of $300,000 or a prison term not exceeding two years.

Both parties agreed a fine would be the most appropriate sentence.

Smoke filled the sky above Spaxton Street in Methven where there was a house fire on Monday night.

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Couple escape Methven house fire people to have a good distance between their fireplaces and surrounding items such as wood baskets and furniture.

Allred said the community had rallied around the couple, who were staying with family.

Methven Lions Club members had visited them, and there had been an offer of a furnished

From P1 The cause of the fire was being investigated, and was unknown at this stage.

It was not believed to be from radiated heat from the log burner, and the door to this had been shut.

At any rate, Allred said it was an opportune time to remind

house for them to move into.

Methven Lions club president Richard Watson said while the couple had lost most of their worldly possessions in the fire, it was heartening to see club and other community members, and the couple’s insurance company, offering valuable support.

Winter set to make an early appearance this week Winter is arriving early this week as cold southerlies are set to dominate weather patterns.

Snow may fall as low as 400 metres and temperatures are forecast to drop below zero.

MetService meteorologist John Law said an area of low pressure pulling away to the east would leave New Zealand in a strong southwesterly feed of air, straight from the Antarctic.

Thursday and Friday would see cold and blustery conditions in Mid Canterbury, and precipitation, most likely in the form of showers.

Ashburton’s minimum tem-

start of winter on June 1.

The chilly conditions will be good news for Mt Hutt, which is in full snowmaking mode and gearing up for an opening date of June 9.

perature forecast for overnight Thursday is just one degree Celsius, with minimums over the next two nights being two degrees and minus one degrees.

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TimeBank planned for Mid Canty

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Kate White is looking for community support to set up Mid Canterbury’s first TimeBank.

PHOTO SUPPLIED They will outline the founding principles of TimeBanking and look at the ways it can work in Mid Canterbury.

“The idea is it’s for everyone, not just social media-savvy people,” White says.

“And I want it to be a broader rural community, so it’s not just an Ashburton thing.

“It’s about building community and connecting people.

One of the main values is that all people are assets and everyone has something to give, whether you’re 95 or eight years old, or have physical or intellec-

tual disabilities. It’s about benefiting each other.”

She is also hoping to introduce a learning exchange in the future and says TimeBanks are a way of connecting people who may be isolated in our communities.

“There’s a lot of potential, but we need people to make it work,” she said.

If people are interested in attending the workshop, please register by emailing midcanterburytimebank@gmail.com or check out the Facebook page, Mid Canterbury TimeBank.

Hundreds of disgruntled meat workers from Silver Fern Farms Fairton shed are expected to turn out to a meeting in Ashburton this afternoon.

Company management notified employees of the meeting on Thursday, leaving them to mull over what the future may hold for a week.

“It was bloody cruel really,” a worker told the Guardian.

Another said today’s meeting was expected to be “heated”.

Meanwhile, SFF management have declined to even hint at what news will be delivered at today’s meeting.

Workers at the Fairton plant have had the axe hanging over their heads for several years as SFF have cut back on production at the plant which opened for business almost 120 years ago.

While declining sheep numbers have influenced the throughput, two years ago the decision was made to send bobby (cull) calves to be processed at SFF’s Pareora plant.

At the height of the season up to 300 workers are employed at Fairton, and the majority are expecting to hear of cut-backs or total closure on the back of SFF’s financial performance.

The company’s share price tanked in January following the announcement of a $30 million loss the previous year.

Despite earlier assurances, the

controversial agreement to sell off a 51 per cent stake to Chinesebased company Shanghai Maling in a $261 million deal, has failed to deliver results, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters said.

Silver Fern Farms advertised and completed the deal with Shanghai Maling on the basis of a stock price set at $2.84.

According to share trading platform Unlisted, shares managed to rise above $1 when the deal was announced, before crashing to the current price of 51 cents.

“Suppliers, shareholders and staff deserve more than an explanation,” Peters said.

“Just 51.5 cents per share is 55 per cent down on the 12-month high of $1.15. Even that ‘high’ only coincided with National green-lighting the half-sale of New Zealand’s largest meat exporter to Shanghai Maling.”

Meat Workers’ Union Aotearoa Canterbury branch secretary Bill Watt said there was a less than 1 per cent chance there would be anything other than major layoffs announced today.

Earlier this month union representatives posted an update on the Fairton Freezing Workers Facebook page stating they had received information that the plant’s off-season maintenance budget had been “cut to zero” from multiple sources.

Today’s meeting will be held at the Sinclair Centre on Park Street, Ashburton, starting at 1.30pm.

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■ TIMEBANKING

Kate White is hoping to kickstart Mid Canterbury’s first TimeBank as a way of building community and connecting people.

The concept of TimeBanking first originated in the USA in the 1980s and has since spread across the globe.

In 2005, Project Lyttelton set up New Zealand’s first TimeBank and there are now about five in Canterbury alone.

When White, a local teacher, returned from overseas recently, she realised the opportunity to create the skill exchange in Ashburton.

“TimeBanking is where the community can exchange services for time credits, rather than using money,” she said.

“In Ashburton, there are a lot of services doing really good work and TimeBanks are a way of plugging into this.”

With the use of a website, and TimeBank software from the USA, people can sign up and list the skills and services they can offer.

This may include walking a dog or clearing a letterbox and, in return, can be paid in time credits by having someone bake a birthday cake or spend some time gardening for them without money changing hands.

“It’s in the dream stage at the moment and I need to get some people around me to help it get going,” she said.

“I need to form a start-up team.”

To help create interest in the community, a workshop is being held on June 1 from 1pm to 2.30pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, with facilitator Anneleise Hall, from the Lyttelton TimeBank.

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Strong Mid Canty turn-out for stair challenge

BY MEGAN GNAD

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Mid Canterbury competitors helped to raise an impressive record-breaking 1.25 million dollars for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand during the weekend’s Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge.

Nine hundred firefighters from communities around New Zealand – as well as Australia, USA, Chile and Croatia – climbed the 1103 steps of the iconic tower with gear that weighed 25kg.

Mark Ellis, of the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade, took part, realising his ultimate goal of raising more than $12,000 over a four-year period.

During this year’s event, he raised just over $2000 with a time of 18 minutes, 51 seconds.

“It was a little faster than last year and puts me in the middle of the field,” he said. “I’ll go back next year and keep trying to be quicker.”

Ellis said it was great to have four firefighters from Methven and seven from Rakaia up there representing the district, many of whom did personal bests.

Methven’s Dave McLeod’s run was completed in 13.27, making him 10th in his category and 66th out of 616 competitors.

Luke Rushton, from Rakaia, was fifth in his category with a time of 14.15.

“This was fantastic,” he said.

“It is a tremendous weekend

and wonderful to see Mid Canterbury represented so well.

“A big thank you again to all of the Ashburton people who supported me.”

He now urges other local firemen to take up the challenge and enter next year.

The current top record holder for speed is Josh Harrison, from Mount Wellington station, who has kept his first place spot for seven years running reaching the top of the tower in 9 minutes and 20 seconds.

In second place was William Garnett from Auckland Airport Fire Rescue who completed the climb in 9 minutes and 38 seconds, while Andrew Tomlinson, from Howick Station, came third with a time of 9 minutes and 50 seconds.

The fastest woman up the tower was Rebecca Wright from Otara station with a time of 13 minutes and 59 seconds.

Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand CEO Pru Etcheverry said reaching yet another fundraising record is humbling and shows how committed the firefighters are to the cause.

“We are so grateful to this incredible group of firefighters who have been raising money for months to ensure LBC can continue to support patients in their communities and around the country,” she said.

For a full record of race results please visit www.firefightersclimb.org.nz

The victim had left the vehicle and was on the footpath when he and Talivaa exchanged heated words. Talivaa punched the victim once in the head, causing him to stumble and raise a bottle he was holding, defence lawyer Marilyn Gilchrist told the court.

On seeing the bottle, co-offender Michael Ioane Muliaga, 20, left the vehicle and joined in the assault, believing Talivaa was under attack. He too punched

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Losing charitable status Family First is set to lose its charitable status. The group was first notified by the Charities Registration Board in 2013 that its charitable status was in danger.

That was because the group advocated a controversial point of view, that was seen as lobbying for a political purpose. It will mean that they cannot claim tax exemptions for their donations, and usually means the Inland Revenue Department will no longer allow donors to claim tax rebates for donating money to them.

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Caught in hay baler A man has been seriously injured after reportedly getting caught in a hay baler on a farm in Omakau, Central Otago. Police and St John Ambulance were called to Tiger Hill Farm on Devonshire Road around 1.30pm, with reports that a man had been caught in farm equipment. It was reported the man was caught in a hay baler.

The man, in his 20s, was freed but had serious injuries, according to St John Ambulance spokesman Ian Henderson. He was taken to Dunedin Hospital by helicopter.

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Mark Ellis, of the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade during the event in Auckland on Saturday.

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Accused disputes allegations An evening out drinking in April translated to a court appearance for Ioane Petelo Talivaa.

The 46-year-old appeared for sentencing in the Ashburton District Court this week on a charge of injury with intent, however it was delayed until the outcome of his co-offender’s sentence is determined.

Talivaa was one of several people in a vehicle on the night of April 17.

In brief

the victim, allegedly causing him to fall awkwardly, resulting in a fractured ankle.

Although Muliaga, who was sent to jail for 22 months on another assault matter during Monday’s appearance, had initially admitted a charge of injuring with intent, it was recanted.

Muliaga’s lawyer Douglas Brown said his client was adamant he had only hit the victim once, rather than twice as

was alleged, and that the victim was standing on the footpath when Muliaga and Talivaa left the scene in the vehicle. Police alleged he was left lying on the footpath.

Judge Joanna Maze sent the matter to a disputed facts hearing, set down for June 13, after which both Talivaa and Muliaga will learn their fates. Talivaa was remanded on bail.

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A mum who treated herself to a Triple Dip Lotto ticket for Mother’s Day has won $1 million. The Hamilton winner, who wants to remain anonymous, bought her winning ticket from Countdown Te Rapa last week while she was doing her regular grocery shop. “I normally buy a Power Dip, but with the Mother’s Day promotion on I decided that I would treat myself to a Triple Dip,” she said.

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Top cop stood down A top Canterbury police officer has been stood down after allegations he harassed a woman.

The woman, a non-sworn police employee, is the daughter of another higher-ranking officer in the district. The officer accused of harassment, has been stood down while his colleagues investigate the claim. Canterbury acting District Commander Superintendent Lane Todd confirmed the investigation.

“Police can confirm an employment investigation is under way into a Christchurch officer,” Todd said.

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■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COURT

On fifth drink driving charge The following people appeared before Judge Joanna Maze in the Ashburton District Court this week.

Driving matters: Andrew Gerald Barker, 49, of Allenton, appeared for sentencing on his fifth drink driving conviction with an excess breath alcohol level of 909 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath (EBA 909mcg/l).

He was convicted, sentenced to four months home detention and disqualified from driving for 18 months, after which he must obtain and use a zero-alcohol licence for three years.

Barker’s lawyer Paul Bradford said a custodial sentence was inevitable but it was not in the interests of the community to send his client to prison, if he was to “have any chance of beating his addiction”.

Barker will be subject to judicial monitoring, whereby the judge will receive regular updates on his progress, and post detention conditions to include counselling and treatment as directed.

Mark Allen Wilson, 44, of Allenton was to have been sentenced for drink driving (EBA 618mcg/l), however no suitable home detention address was available. His lack of co-operation with his probation officer was also noted.

“His attitude toward probation leave nothing to be desired – he has dug himself into a hole and now he has to dig himself out,” defence lawyer Paul Bradford said.

Wilson was remanded at large for another probation report.

Phillip Andrew Taylor, 49, of Hampstead, was convicted of driving while his licence was suspended – he was disqualified from driving for six months and ordered to pay court costs of $130.

Nicholas James Boulden, 29, of Valetta, was convicted of drink driving (EBA 750mcg/l) on April 22.

He was disqualified from driving for six months, fined $600 and

ordered to pay court costs of $130.

Maurice Wayne Temoananui, 27, of Tinwald, admitted two counts of driving while his licence was suspended.

He was convicted, disqualified from driving for six months, fined $200 and ordered to pay court costs of $130.

Thomas Ricky Russell, 29, of Netherby, was convicted of driving while disqualified from doing so. He was disqualified from driving for six months and fined $400.

As his vehicle was automatically confiscated, Judge Maze refrained from imposing court costs.

Christopher John McTigue, 34, of Tinwald, was convicted of drink driving (EBA 1225mcg/l) for the fifth time this week. Members of the public concerned about McTigue’s driving notified police on February 2.

He was found intoxicated outside the vehicle, however eventually admitted to having been driving it. McTigue was remanded on bail for sentencing on May 29, and ordered not to drive.

A presentence report was requested to include appendices for electronically monitored sentencing options.

Ofisa Tautale, 22, of Ashburton, admitted drink driving (502mcg/l) and driving while forbidden. He was convicted, disqualified from driving for six months, fined $750 and ordered to pay court costs of $130.

Tuatale must also obtain and use a zero-alcohol licence for three years once the disqualification period ends.

The court was told he had tried four times to obtain a New Zealand driver’s licence but was hindered by language difficulties.

Pukenga Pukenga, 24, of Ashburton, admitted charges of drink driving (EBA 625mcg/l) and driving while forbidden. He was convicted, disqualified from driving for six months, fined $500 and ordered to pay court costs of $130.

Pukenga had also had difficulties obtaining a New Zealand

driver’s licence due to translation snags.

Natasha Christine Ranson, 25, of Allenton, admitted driving while disqualified – she was disqualified for a further six months.

Kira Wilson Whare, 25, of Tinwald, admitted charges of drink driving (EBA 803mcg/l), driving while forbidden and failing to display a current warrant of fitness.

He was convicted, disqualified from driving for six months and fined $800.

Steven James Brown’s decision to take his V8 out to do burn-outs backfired when he lost control of the vehicle and hit a power pole, snapping it in two, on Baker Road near Rakaia.

On Monday he was convicted on a sustained loss of traction charge, disqualified from driving for six months, fined $500 and ordered to pay court costs of $130.

Genee Lauren Manson, of Temuka, admitted drink driving (EBA 721mcg/l) in Temuka on St Patrick’s Day. She was disqualified from driving for six months, fined $800 and ordered to pay court costs of $130.

Callum Izak Graham, 18, of Newlands, was convicted and sentenced for drink driving as an under 20-year-old (EBA 250mcg/l).

He was disqualified from driving for three months and ordered to pay court costs of $130.

Other matters: Rangimarie Puawai Kareko, 30, of Methven, was convicted on one charge of burglary and three of dishonestly using a credit card.

She was referred to restorative justice and remanded on bail for sentencing on July 3.

Kareko was walking along a Methven Street on February 9 when she noticed an open garage door. She entered the property, opened an unlocked vehicle in the garage and removed a handbag.

Kareko then returned to her own address where she used a

credit card found in the bag to put $100 worth of credit on her cellphone account.

The following day Kareko purchased cigarettes and tobacco. In total more than $4500 in reparation is sought for the fraud, the handbag and the other items stolen.

Judge Maze requested a presentence report to include options for electronically-monitored options ahead of sentencing.

Danielle Renee Foster, 25, formerly of Geraldine, appeared from custody to face four counts of shoplifting, two of trespass and breaching prison release conditions and one each of theft and breaching a community work sentence.

Further charges are likely to be laid when Foster appears in the Dunedin District Court on May 23. She was convicted and remanded back into custody.

Jordan William Moran, 24, of Methven, was convicted and sentenced to six months’ supervision on a charge of assault.

Judge Maze determined there was no evidence to support an application to grant a protection order.

Bridget Kiri Winiana, 40, of Tinwald, appeared for sentencing a charge of cultivating cannabis.

She was convicted and sentenced to six months’ supervision and 125 hours of community work.

The court was told Winiana did not use the class-C drug but ran a small scale growing operation to pay legal fees relating to another matter.

Steven David McManus, 29, of Ashburton, was sentenced to nine months’ supervision and 50 hours of community work for assaulting a woman.

Raymond Harrison Williams, 17, of Ashburton, was convicted and sentenced to six months’ supervision on a charge of wilful damage.

He was discharged without conviction on a theft charge.

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Police seek to retry Burdett homicide The police plan to prosecute Malcolm Rewa for the murder of Susan Burdett.

Police Commissioner Mike Bush said in a statement that the Solicitor-General Una Jagose will apply to the High Court to retry Malcom Rewa for Burdett’s 1992 murder.

Bush said a team of senior homicide detectives have started preparing work on the file, under the oversight of Detective Superintendent Dave Lynch.

Burdett’s family have been told, as has Rewa.

Burdett’s brother Jim confirmed he had been told of the development but did not want to comment.

Tim McKinnell, the private investigator whose work led to Teina Pora’s convictions for the crimes being quashed, welcomed the decision.

Pora was twice wrongly convicted of the murder.

After his conviction was quashed, the decision to stay the prosecution of Rewa was reviewed at the request of police, Bush said.

“We have been asking for a review of all of the information and this is a positive step in the right direction and we will offer all the assistance we can,” McKinnell said.

One of Pora’s legal team, lawyer Ingrid Squire, said the team had been writing to the Solicitor-General inviting her to take this step.

“We are pleased at the decision,” Squire said. “In our view it is the appropriate step and one more step in the right direction.”

Bush said in a statement: “A team of senior and experienced homicide detectives under the oversight of Detective Superintendent Dave Lynch have commenced preparation work on the file, and will work with the Manukau Crown Solicitor to make the application in the High Court and manage the case through to a third trial if one is granted.”

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Plenty of thrills and spills Sunday’s Six Hour Mountain Bike Race, hosted by the Mid Canterbury Mountainbike Club, was another successful event with plenty of thrills and spills. Photographer Robyn Hood was there to take these pictures.

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Avocado injuries cost ACC $70,000 Avocado-cutting injuries cost ACC almost $70,000 last year and figures show the number of people slicing themselves while trying to prepare the fruit has increased over the past three years.

As the popularity of avocados has increased, so too has “avocado hand”– stabbed or slashed hands from trying to cut the fruit.

Last year ACC received 162 claims for injuries involving avocados, up from 137 in 2015 and 118 in 2014.

The cost of those claims to date has risen accordingly. Last year ACC paid out $68,589 and in 2014 the figure was $54,945.

An ACC spokesman said the figures were collated by searching for the word avocado in the “what you were doing” section of claim forms but, because the level of detail provided could vary greatly, the data could not be presented as definitive.

Last week the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons called for safety labels on the fruit to help reduce the number of people needing hospital treatment.

Former president of the plastic surgery section of the Royal Society of Medicine, Simon Eccles, told the Times he treated about four patients a week with avocado

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hand at Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals in London.

“People do not anticipate that the avocados they buy can be very ripe and there is minimal understanding of how to handle them,” he told the Times. “We don’t want to put people off the fruit but I think warning labels are an effective way of dealing with this. It needs to be recognisable. Perhaps we could have a cartoon picture of an avocado with a knife, and a big red cross going through it?”

Often the injuries involve serious nerve or tendon damage, which requires surgery.

Even celebrities are not immune to avocado hand.

Meryl Streep was seen with her hand bandaged in 2012 after cutting her hand while chopping up an avocado.

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The survey also found 60 per cent of Kiwis knew the flu transferred most commonly by breathing in live infectious flu particles sprayed into the air from an uncovered sneeze or cough.

Virologist Dr Lance Jennings said that while improvements in both practice and understanding were good news, the bad news was that 45 per cent of Kiwi adults were still propelling live infectious flu particles into the air.

Worse than that was that 40 per cent of New Zealand adults still did not understand that by doing so they were put-

ting others at risk of catching a virus that caused hundreds of deaths and thousands of hospitalisations in New Zealand each winter, he said.

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Stair climb incredible test of endurance Megan Gnad

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id Canterbury firefighters proved their incredible talent once again in a test of endurance at the weekend.

Battling 51 flights of stairs – 1103 individual steps to be exact – 900 firefighters from communities around New Zealand, Australia, the US, Chile and Croatia were primed and ready to climb the 328m-high Sky Tower.

The annual Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge ended up breaking all records, raising $1.25 million for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand.

Bearing in mind, this is while wearing up to 25kg of kit in a race to scale the iconic building, which is listed as the tallest in the Southern Hemisphere.

After months of training – very often up and down Somerset House’s three flights of stairs – Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade’s Mark Ellis was stoked to reach his long-held fundraising goal.

The Rakaia School principal has clocked up $12,000 for the charity over the four years he’s taken part in the challenge.

Other locals taking part also did us proud.

Four Methven volunteer firefighters – Dave McLeod, Stirling Clark, Mark Brown and Matt Duncan – all competed after multiple years of suiting up in their full breathing gear and scaling the landmark.

While the Sky Tower challenge is the perfect opportunity to showcase their skills, at the same time it’s a chance to push themselves to be fitter, faster and ready for whatever is thrown at them.

First started by Tony Scott in 2005, the event is now in its 13th year and every dollar raised by the firefighters goes directly to Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand.

Our volunteer firefighters dedicate huge amounts of time and energy into their work as they do the punishing training regime.

But for our local guys, it’s all been worth it.

Ellis has got so much out of the experience over the years, he’s keen to see many, many more local firefighters join up next year to take part, all in the name of a very good cause.

WHAT YOU ARE SAYING

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hanks to everyone who has commented and got involved in this week’s discussion about the need for a Mid Canterbury Sporting Hall of Fame.

We’ve had some great suggestions of who you think deserves to make it on the honour roll.

These include David Waaka for his commitment to softball over the last 30 years, Ashburton cyclists Hayden Roulston and Lauren Ellis, New Zealand rugby union player Jock Ross and boxer Cornelius Grobler.

So, Mid Canterbury, who are we missing?

Who deserves to be recognised and celebrated?

YOUR VIEWS ON FACEBOOK News that Mid Canterbury’s Jessie Chan-Dorman was named by the Dairy Women’s Network as their dairy woman of the year resulted in huge congratulations from our Facebook followers. Here are some of your comments for our rising star in the dairy industry.

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Mid Canty continues to grow in popularity L

ast week we were in Auckland, marketing the Mid Canterbury region to the global tourism community at Trenz.

Trenz is New Zealand’s biggest annual business-to-business travel and trade event. Bringing together tourism businesses, wholesalers and media from around the globe.

This year we saw 377 trade and tourism buyers attend the event from 29 countries across the globe, including Australia, the Pacific, Asia, Europe, Scandinavia, and North and South America.

The district’s continuing popularity as a visitor destination created demand at Trenz for international travel and tourism buyers, who were keen to discover new and different experiences around our district that they can sell to consumers in their home markets.

We had 49 of a possible 51 oneon-one appointments through-

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out the event, this is up by five appointments year on year.

Standout markets for Mid Canterbury were Australia, China, Singapore, India and Indonesia.

The high level of appointments at the Experience Mid Canterbury booth reflected the buoyancy of our local tourism industry which is enjoying record growth. Last year to the end of March tourism spend was $154 million across the district.

While the Mid Canterbury spend is small nationally, we are punching above our weight against some of our neighbouring districts – Kaikoura $78m,

Waimakariri $73m, Selwyn $94m, naturally Timaru and the Mackenzie markets are performing higher due to key hotspots with $207m and $252m respectively.

New Zealand’s international and domestic visitor spending is at record levels, worth $34.7 billion in the year ending March 2016, and the industry is well on track to achieve its Tourism 2025 aspirational goal of $41 billion in annual revenue.

Winter is fast approaching and over the next few weeks, we are finalising some key initiatives for the winter season.

In conjunction with the Mt Hutt Ski Area we will be promoting the district at the annual International Snow Travel Shows in Sydney and Melbourne.

These are a consumer-focused event, where we promote Mid Canterbury’s snowsport market and, most importantly, drive the Australian ski market to stay and play in our district for their winter break.

On the domestic front, we are supporting a MoreFM national campaign to drive more domestic skiers to Mt Hutt. This is an interactive promotion on the afternoon drive show from May 22 where MoreFM listeners call into the studio to identify the Snow Motion audio. If answered correctly the caller is entered in to win a family holiday to Mt Hutt.

Until next time, have fun in our backyard and remember to take good care of our international visitors.

Bruce Moffat is the general manager of Experience Mid Canterbury.

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■ NZ HOUSING MARKET

Forty per cent chance of going bust While Sweden’s risk, according to Goldman, is just above 35 per cent. The risk of a bust in Australia is about 25 per cent.

Labour housing spokesman Phil Twyford said a housing bust could be just as bad as skyrocketing prices.

He said the warning highlighted the consequences of nine years of housing neglect by the Government.

“A housing bust would see a slow-down in house construction. When only half the houses Auckland need are being built at the moment, a slow-down would be a disaster,” he said.

“The resulting job losses and reduction in household confidence would ripple through the wider economy.”

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as New Zealand, where house prices have rocketed in recent years.

Goldman compares houseprice levels across economies using three standard metrics: the ratio of house prices to rent, the ratio of house prices to household income and house prices adjusted for inflation.

“Using an average of these measures, house prices in New Zealand appear the most overvalued, followed by Canada, Sweden, Australia and Norway,” it said.

“According to the model, the probability of a housing bust over the next five to eight quarters is the highest in Sweden and New Zealand at 35 to 40 per cent.”

New Zealand’s housing market has a 40 per cent chance of going bust in the next two years, according to global investment bank Goldman Sachs.

In a research note published this week Goldman says the New Zealand’s housing market is the most over-valued amongst the G-10 group of developed economies, Bloomberg reports.

Goldman, Bloomberg said, defines bust as house prices falling five per cent or more after adjustment for inflation.

Bloomberg reports that Goldman looked at housing markets in the G-10 countries – those with the 10 most-traded currencies in the world – and finds they are most elevated in small, open economies such

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5,850.5

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+0.21%

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p Dow Jones Indust.

20,981.9 +85.33 +0.41% At close of trading on May 15, 2017

p FTSE 100 index

7,454.4

+18.98

p Nikkei 225 index

19,919.8 +49.97 +0.25% At close of trading on May 16, 2017

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London – $US/ounce

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16.59

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+1.78%

p Copper London – $US/tonne

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+66.0

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Jetstar has started charging $A50 for babies travelling between New Zealand and Australia. can be unpopular, but giving customers choice and charging each customer for what they actually

need helps us to offer the lowest possible fares, every day,” the company said.

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Jetstar has started charging $A50 for babies travelling on trans-Tasman and international flights.

It has also introduced a $A30 ($NZ32.30) fee for infants under 2 travelling on flights within Australia, although there remains no infant fee for New Zealand domestic flights.

Jetstar said this brought the airline in line with other trans-Tasman carriers that already charge an infant fee. Air New Zealand, Qantas and Virgin charge 10 per cent of the full adult fare.

The new Jetstar charge includes an allowance for up to four oversized items for infants, such as prams, strollers or portable cots.

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$67.9m in shares sold off to charity Xero director Craig Winkler, who founded rival accounting software firm MYOB, says he sold down his stake in the cloud-based software firm as part of a 10-year plan to liquidate assets to fund philanthropic pursuits.

Winkler sold 3 million shares on and off market at an average $22.63 apiece for a total of $67.9 million on Monday through First NZ Capital, a notice to the stock exchange shows.

That was a discount to the $23.20 closing price on Monday.

Winkler bought into Xero in 2009, paying 90 cents apiece for 20 million shares.

Including yesterday’s sale, Winkler now owns 14.5 million shares, or 10.5 per cent of Xero, having sold down his stake in three different transactions at $2.75 a share, $6 a share, and $20 a share in the past five years.

The shares are held through Givia Pty, a private charitable

Craig Winkler trust whose assets Winkler plans to distribute over a 10-year period, Xero said in a statement.

The advance notice is to minimise the impact on the market.

Xero shares rose 1.9 per cent to $23.65 at the open of the NZX today.

“As a long-standing member of the Xero board, I have more confidence than ever in Xero,” Win-

kler said in an emailed statement.

“The early faith that our charitable trust placed in the Xero team will facilitate our continued philanthropic giving.”

Winkler took a cornerstone stake in Xero a year after leaving MYOB in 2008. He co-founded that company in 1991 before selling into a private equity takeover.

Over that time, Xero’s shareholder register has expanded to 16,321 from just 1757, and the Wellington-based company now counts Australia as the home to more than half its shareholders owning 19 per cent of its stock, and 17 per cent of its workforce.

Xero chief executive Rod Drury said Winkler’s sale will provide a larger free float and increased liquidity for the company, which has been attracting “leading global and regional institutional investors” to take holdings in the software developer.

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■ SYRIA

Assad’s ‘murder machine’ The Syrian government has been accused of carrying out mass killings of thousands of prisoners by the US government – which released satellite images to prove it.

The Trump administration claims the bodies of those killed were burned in a large crematorium attached to the Saydnaya prison complex outside the Syrian capital of Damascus.

The allegation matches an Amnesty International report released in February which claimed up to 13,000 people – mostly civilians opposed to the government – have been hanged in secret at the prison.

Stuart Jones, the acting US assistant secretary for Near Eastern Affairs, said Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government “has sunk to a new level of depravity” as he revealed the photographs.

The State Department says about 50 detainees a day are being hanged at the military prison, which is located about 45 minutes from Damascus.

“Credible sources have be-

Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. lieved that many of the bodies have been disposed of in mass graves,” Jones told reporters as he showed them aerial photos of the alleged building.

“We now believe that the Syrian regime has installed a crematorium in the Sadnaya

prison complex which could dispose of detainees’ remains with little evidence.”

It’s not clear why the US has waited until now to release this information, but Jones said: “I would say that this information has been developing.”

The final photograph, taken in April 2017, shows how close the alleged crematorium building is to the prison – easily just a few minutes’ walk for a condemned man, and moments for a vehicle.

Jones added that “The regime holds as many as 70 prisoners in Saydnaya in cells that have a five-person capacity.”

It’s not yet clear exactly where the prisoners are killed, but a judge who witnessed the executions told Amnesty International that they are taken in the night to another building.

There they are beaten before being hanged to death.

Some – described as “the young ones” – are too light for the rope, and so officers’ assistants will pull down on their feet to break their necks.

Others are left hanging for 10-15 minutes.

Amnesty International released the shocking claims in February, along with statistics about the secret hangings, saying up to 13,000 people had been executed there.

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Hackers ransom Pirates Hackers have reportedly gained access to the yet-to-be-released fifth Pirates of the Caribbean movie and are threatening to release it online if Disney doesn’t hand over a huge sum of money. Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed the news during a meeting yesterday, explaining that the culprits are insisting they will release bits of the film in increments if their demands aren’t met. He also said Disney is refusing to pay and that the studio is working with federal investigators. While Iger didn’t disclose the movie title, Deadline is reporting it is the Johnny Depp-Orlando Bloom blockbuster – which is scheduled for release later this month.

■ UNITED STATES

Teenager dies from too much caffeine A 16-year-old student has collapsed and died from heart problems at school after drinking too much caffeine.

Davis Cripe died when his heart fell out of rhythm at Spring Hill High School in Chapin, South Carolina, on April 26.

Cripe drank a large Mountain Dew, a McDonald’s latte, and an energy drink in the two hours prior to his death.

Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said the teen had no pre-existing heart conditions and was otherwise healthy at the time of his death.

The 16-year-old’s heartbro-

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ken father spoke at a press conference Monday announcing the coroner’s findings.

“Davis was a great kid, and being his parent was a great honour to Heidi [his mother] and me,” Sean Cripe said, according to WLTX. “I stand before you as a brokenhearted father and hope that something good can come from this.

“Parents, please, talk to your kids about the dangers of these energy drinks.

“And teenagers and students, please stop buying them. There’s no reason to consume them they can be

Davis Cripe very dangerous.”

Coroner Watts echoed Sean Cripe’s call for greater care when it comes to the consump-

tion of high-caffeine products.

“This is what’s dangerous about this – you can have five people line up and all of them do the exact same thing with him that day, drink more, and it may not have any type of effect on them at all,” he said.

“It’s not something that just because you drink one drink or three drinks is necessarily going to have this effect on.”

The daily recommended limit for a healthy adult is 400mg of caffeine a day.

That is equal to about four cups of coffee, or 10 cans of soda, according to the Mayo Clinic.

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Catering to cannibals Katy Perry’s divisive new MKR-meetsNSFW music video is an online hit while the single it belongs to continues to fail.

The Bon Appetit video follows the song’s double-entendre lyrics about being on the menu and spread like a buffet in a very visual manner – Perry being cooked and served up. On Twitter the video has been slammed for catering to the “cannibal demographic”. Perry has stated the video is her statement on “sexual liberation” and posted the clip with the note “hot and ready to serve but make no mistake I’m not your piece of meat”. However some viewers have called the clip “90-per-cent porn, 9-percent food, one-per-cent song”. The video had 14 million views on You Tube in 24 hours, the most-viewed clip since Adele’s Hello.

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You can do so much with feijoas F

eijoas are just starting to fall from the trees and that means harvest time for those lucky enough to have a tree in their backyard.

They’re a divisive fruit, one about which there seems to be no middle ground. For some their heady perfume and quirky taste is keenly sought after, but to others the perfumed fruit are simply not on the agenda.

While they’re at their best eaten straight from the skin, in a good year even the most avid feijoa lover will go into feijoa overload.

Why not turn your surplus feijoa crop into cakes, chutneys or jam?

125g cream cheese, cut in cubes ■ Heat oven to 200°C and grease a 12-hole muffin pan.

■ Combine the feijoas, sugar and butter in a bowl.

■ Stir in the eggs, sour cream and orange or lemon zest and juice.

■ Sift in the flour, baking powder and cinnamon and stir until just combined.

■ Spoon mixture into prepared pan, gently pushing in pieces of cream cheese as you go.

■ Leave 12 pieces to push into the top of each muffin.

■ Bake for 20 minutes until firm and golden.

Feijoa loaf 1C peeled and chopped feijoas 1C boiled water 1C white sugar 50g butter 1 egg 1t baking soda 2C plain flour 2t baking powder

Cream cheese and feijoa muffins 1C feijoa flesh 1/2 C caster sugar 75g butter, melted 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 C sour cream 1 orange, grated zest and juice (or use 1 lemon) 2C flour 2t baking powder 1/2 t cinnamon

■ Beat in your egg, flour, and baking soda.

■ Pour into a loaf tin.

■ Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 45-50 minutes.

Feijoa chutney 1.5kg feijoas, peeled and chopped 500g apples, peeled and chopped 500g onions, finely sliced 1 litre malt vinegar 750g brown sugar 1T salt 1T ground ginger 2T allspice 1T crushed garlic Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 1/2 t cayenne powder 1/2 t ground cloves

1 lemon 2t grated fresh ginger ■ Place feijoas in a jam pan or a large wide saucepan.

■ Add 1/2 C water and the juice and zest of one lemon.

■ Bring the mixture to a boil over a medium heat and cook until the fruit is soft.

■ Add 4C sugar and stir until dissolved.

■ Bring to the boil without stirring for 20mins, or until the mixture reaches setting point.

■ Pour into warmed sterilised jam jars, cool and seal.

■ Great with cheese and crackers.

■ Place all ingredients in large pan.

■ Boil slowly for approximately 1-1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick and brown.

■ Bottle while warm. Keeps for months. Refrigerate once open.

Feijoa self-saucing pudding 3/4 C brown sugar 1C self-raising flour 1/4 C milk 1 egg 1t vanilla 100g butter, melted 3T golden syrup 6 large feijoas, halved 6T extra brown sugar 1 1/2 C boiling water Icing sugar to dust

■ Preheat oven to 180°C. ■ Coat 6 one-cup capacity ovenproof ramekins or small pudding bowls with non-stick baking spray.

■ Place the first measure of brown sugar, the flour, milk, egg and vanilla and melted butter in a food processor ■ Mix until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl so the mixture is thoroughly combined.

■ Pour equal amounts of the golden syrup into the bottom of each ramekin.

■ Scoop out the feijoa pulp, keeping it intact and slice into each ramekin.

■ Pour the batter over the top of the feijoa, filling each ramekin to just three-quarters full.

■ Sprinkle each pudding with a tablespoon of extra brown sugar.

■ Gently pour 1/4 cup of boiling water into each ramekin. Do not mix the water in, just carefully pour it on top.

■ Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the puddings have risen and are firm, set and golden brown.

■ Serve immediately with a dusting of icing sugar and, if desired, a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Test yourself with the Guardian’s weekday quiz 1 – Councillor Lovett’s first name is...? a. Lynda b. Lesley c. Lynette 2 – Queen Letizia is queen of which country? a. Denmark b. Portugal c. Spain 3 – Cobalamin is another name for which vitamin? a. B2 b. B6 c. B12 4 – The ancient city of Ephesus is in which country? a. Syria b. Turkey c. Greece 5 – Favorite Girl is a song by which artist? a. Justin Bieber b. Bruce Springsteen c. One Direction 6 – Souvarnabhumi Airport is in which city? a. Phnom Penh b. Bangkok c. Dacca 7 – Jonathan Thurston is a leading player in which sport? a. Soccer b. Basketball c. Rugby league 8 – In July, the NZ living wage will be ... per hour? a. $15.75 b. $18.30 c. $20.20

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Steak, cheese and onion melts This is taking a steak sandwich to the next level. This dish suits being a lunch or dinner and you can choose whether to have a sandwich lid or just eat it open with a knife and fork.

Serves 4

A Tree’s Breath This image was taken while Cindy Lovett of the Ashburton Photographic Society was on a course with Christchurch landscape photographer Rob Dickinson. Several members travelled to Banks Peninsula one weekend where this lone tree sits on the hill overlooking Sumner. As the title suggests, the clouds look like they are the tree’s breath. This image earned Cindy an honours award.

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■ Preheat the oven to grill.

■ Caramelised onions: To make the caramelised onions, heat the butter over a medium-low heat until it froths. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently for about 20 minutes, until the onion is very soft. Add the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar and cook for another

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Steak 500g Quality Mark sirloin steak Caramelised onions 25g butter 3-4 brown onions, thinly sliced 1T balsamic vinegar 1T brown sugar Mushrooms 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 1/2 C sliced button mushrooms 1T fresh thyme leaves (or 2t dried) 2C baby spinach 1T Dijon mustard 1/2 C finely chopped fresh parsley To serve 6-8 turkish buns or rolls Mayonnaise and/or tomato relish Baby spinach leaves 8 slices mozzarella or colby cheese Sliced gherkins or sandwich pickles (optional) 1/2 C chopped chives

10 minutes. Season as required.

■ Beef: Meanwhile, pat the steak dry with a paper towel, brush with oil and season with salt and pepper.

Heat a pan over a high heat. Add the steak and cook for a couple of minutes until one side is browned and crunchy. Turn over and cook for another couple of minutes, or until done to your liking.

■ Transfer to a wooden board loosely covered with foil to rest for 5-10 minutes before carving into thin slices across the grain.

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■ GOLF

Top spot under threat Lydia Ko is at severe risk of being dislodged from her number one spot atop of the Rolex Women’s Golf Rankings ahead of this week’s Kingsmill Championship in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Ko has been ranked number one in the world for a grand total of 101 weeks since she first claimed the accolade as a 17-year-old in 2015, and has stayed at the top for 82 consecutive weeks since recapturing the crown from Inbee Park on October 26, 2015.

However, the 20-year-old has been winless in her previous 18 events, with her last victory coming in the Marathon Classic in July last year. At that point, Ko was 7.10 ranking points ahead of the chasing pack.

That has changed significantly in the wake of her 10-month drought, with the second-placed So Yeon Ryu of South Korea just 0.23 points behind the Olympic silver medallist, while the third-placed Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand is 0.25 points from the top spot.

Should Ko fail to finish ahead of either Ryu or Jutanugarn at the Kingsmill Championship this week, her 82-week title as the best female golfer on the planet will be passed on to either the South Korean or the Thai.

Jutanugarn is the defending champion of the event, winning by one stroke last year by shooting a 4-under 67 in the final round.

Ko’s mission to stay on top of the rankings will start this Friday, with the first round teeing off at 11pm (NZT).

- NZME

Celtics rout Wizards The Boston Celtics have eliminated the Washington Wizards to advance to the Eastern Conference finals, thanks to another dominant performance from Isaiah Thomas.

Thomas scored 29 points and had 12 assists while Kelly Olynyk scored a career-playoff high 26 points for the Celtics who outlasted Washington Wizards 115105 in Game 7 of the semi-finals yesterday. The Celtics will now host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 on Thursday. Led by Olynyk, the Celtics got a huge lift from their bench, outscoring their Wizards’ counterparts 48-5. Boston scored 11 three-pointers.

- PA

McIlroy ready to go

Lydia Ko needs a good performance in Williamsburg this weekend.

World No.2 Rory McIlroy has not suffered a fresh injury to his ribs, a scan has confirmed. The 28-yearold, whose season was disrupted by a stress fracture to his ribs earlier in the year, felt discomfort during the Players Championship over the weekend. However scans this week have shown that the pain he felt at Sawgrass was a “low grade response” to his previous injury and is not likely to keep him out for any length of time.

McIlroy will now rest and decide early next week whether he is fit enough to compete in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, which starts on May 25.

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RESULTS ■ Basketball NBA playoffs Collated results from the National Basketball Association second-round playoffs today (all series best-of-seven): Eastern Conference at Boston Boston Celtics 115 Washington Wizards 105 (Boston Celtics wins series 4-3)

■ Cycling Tour of California Results from Stage 2 of Tour of California, a 144-km ride from Modesto, CA to San Jose, CA. 1. Rafal Majka (POL/BOH) 3hr43m46s 2. George Bennett (NZL/TLJ) same time 3. Ian Boswell (USA/SKY) 7 4. Lachlan Morton (AUS/DDD) s.t.

5. Robert Gesink (NED/TLJ) 37 6. Brent Bookwalter (USA/BMC) s.t.

7. Tao Geoghegan Hart (SCO/SKY) s.t.

8. Sam Oomen (NED/SUN) s.t.

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10. Andrew Talansky (USA/CDT) s.t.

■ Golf Ashburton County Veterans Golf Association Wakelin Trophy. Methven Golf Course.

Winner with 40 Stableford Points was Mike Gray, 2nd equal with 38 were Brian Mee and Rod Carson, 4th with 37 Murray Hall, 5th equal with 36 were Eddie Tulip and Kevin Sissons, 7th with 35 Barry Bluet, 8th with 34 Dave Tilson, 9th equal with 33 were Brian McIsaac, John Harris, Mike Holmes and Bob Ilton Twos were scored by Mike Holmes and Ian Beach

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Mid Canterbury’s Mellory Watson looks to evade her opposition at the Ashburton Domain on Sunday morning.

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■ FOOTBALL

May 13 Men’s Division Dolan Cup - Putting 3rd Round Willy Pearce 25 Putts Stablefords Gavin Doody 37, David Whittaker 36, Chris Helem 36 Closest to the Pins No 8 & 17 Chris Helem, No 6 Chris Helem, No 15 Paul Burrows 2nd Shot No 2 Chris Helem, 3rd Shot No 2 Not Struck Two’s Chris Helem, David Whittaker

Local sides go on goal-fest

■ Target shooting

By Matt MarkhaM

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matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

Mid Canterbury-based football sides were in full attack mode over the weekend with goals galore finding the back of the net.

All counted from the 10 matches played by sides either from Mid Canterbury United Football Club or Methven Football Club there were 75 goals finding their way past the keeper – that’s an average of seven and half goals per team.

The biggest result of the day went to the 15th grade division three side who waltzed away as 26-0 winners over FC Twenty 11 Yellow in front of a home crowd at the Ashburton Domain.

The 12th Grade Band A side (16-1) and the Methven 15th Grade division four side (10-2) were the other teams to reach double figures.

The Mid Canterbury senior men’s side, who play in division two of their competition picked

up a valuable two-nil win over their rivals, Selwyn up at Foster Park to grab maximum points.

The 19th grade side were left on the sidelines for the second time this season as their opponents defaulted.

The fact that the Mid Canterbury side have scored 27 goals in the two matches they have played may have been a determining factor.

The Mid Canterbury Women’s side, who play in division two

picked up an early morning win on Sunday in their match against CTFC, winning 4-2.

Methven’s senior side were in good form as well in division four, picking up a 2-1 win in their match against Papanui.

Nine of the ten sides who took to pitches around Canterbury on the weekend came home winners, with only the 14th grade division four side tasting defeat in their 1-3 loss to Christchurch United.

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In brief Pipped at the post Kiwi rider George Bennett was edged out of a stage win at the Tour of California’s second stage yesterday. Poland’s Rafal Majka, who had won three Tour de France stages, just beat the New Zealander in a heads-up sprint with Bennett after they helped a breakaway stay clear of the field. “It was the perfect situation for us,” Bennett said. “It’s pretty cool that we tried something like that and it almost worked. I’m pretty disappointed, but at the same time we got some valuable seconds on Talansky, Bookwalter and those guys.”

- NZME

Talking to Dragons Anthony Mundine has reportedly taken a step forward towards his rugby league return after meeting with St George Illawarra officials last week. It’s been 16 years since the boxing star walked out on the Dragons, but the club reportedly rolled out the red carpet to welcome him back when the 41-yearold attended the local derby against Cronulla last Friday. Mundine is aiming to make his NRL comeback by playing for the Dragons in the 2018 Nines in February. - AAP

No panic, says Kearney

Central dominant in BEKO netball clash Mainland’s Kelera Nawai gets airborne as she looks to feed the ball to Caitlin Dowden at the EA Networks Centre in Ashburton on Sunday. Top level netball rolled into the centre on Sunday afternoon for a BEKO League netball match between the Mainland side and the table-topping Central team from Wellington. After a close encounter in their first match of the season which saw just three goals separate them, Sunday’s match was a little more one-sided as Central ran away with the game to win 57-39. After some good early battles in the opening half, the Central side really hit their straps in the third quarter to hammer home their advantage and keep their unbeaten season intact.

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■ RUGBY

Ireland’s win ‘irrelevant’

By Mick cleary Steve Hansen has told the Lions not to invest any hope in the fact that Ireland beat the All Blacks 40-29 at Soldier Field in Chicago last November, bringing to an end a record run of 18 tests without defeat.

It was Ireland’s first win against New Zealand in the 111 years of fixtures between the countries, Joe Schmidt’s side scoring five tries and building up a 17-point advantage by half-time before withstanding a second-half comeback.

Warren Gatland, the Lions head coach, highlighted the value of the victory when announcing his squad four weeks ago, stating that it was revealing “to see some of these world-class [All Black] players be human, make some mistakes, show some frailties – and that gives you self-belief and confidence.”

Hansen categorically rejected that notion.

“If the Lions are going to read too much into that, it would be a mistake,” the All Blacks head

coach told The Daily Telegraph.

“Because they are not Ireland, they are the Lions.

“I’m sure Gatland will come with his own style and way of wanting to play the game and that will not be the same as Joe Schmidt.

“It [defeat] was inevitable at some point for us. We could look at the fact that we had three top locks out and other absences too. But then we would be ignoring the inconvenient fact that we didn’t play well.

“So, there were some good lessons in there for us.”

New Zealand were fired-up for the return at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin a fortnight later, a brutal affair in which two All Blacks, Aaron Smith and Malakai Fekitoa, were sent to the sin-bin, the latter for a high tackle on Simon Zebo, which many felt merited a red card.

Robbie Henshaw, the Ireland centre, also went off with concussion after All Black flanker Sam Cane made contact with his head.

There was outrage in Ireland

Steve Hansen at the aggressive approach taken

by New Zealand as they avenged Chicago with a 21-9 win.

Hansen hit back at claims that his side were beyond the pale.

“It was a physical game but we went at Ireland no harder than they went at us,” he said.

“They were pretty quick to point out what we did but no one was pointing out the stuff they did.

“In a game of rugby there are going to be some things that go the way they shouldn’t go because it is a dynamic, physical, moving game.

“Look at the Robbie Henshaw

one. Sam Cane goes in to make a tackle and the guy [Henshaw] pirouettes.

“It’s not something that happens often so you can’t anticipate it.

“Malakai’s high tackle was a high tackle.

“Is it our fault the ref saw it [only] as a yellow card? But yet he didn’t yellow card [Johnny] Sexton for taking other people’s heads off.

“A lot was made of it all but I think it was just a really good game of Test rugby, with two teams hell-bent on playing well and going for the win.”

If nothing else, the nature of New Zealand’s performance showed that they have a hard edge to them.

If any felt that the Lions might be able to put them under the cosh through the physicality of their forwards, Hansen was quick to disabuse them.

“I’m confident we’ve got some very good rugby players up front,” he said.

“Because you can’t win without that.”

- NZME

Warriors boss Stephen Kearney is “comfortable” with the side’s 2017 progress despite Saturday’s capitulation against Penrith, saying they simply took their eye off the ball.

The Auckland-based outfit threw away a 22-point lead to lose 36-28, the worst collapse in the club’s history. As a result, the Warriors fell to 12th on the ladder after 10 games, with long-suffering fans in open online revolt and further questions asked of the side’s mental fortitude and composure.

- NZME

Federer skips Paris Roger Federer has back-tracked on plans to return at the French Open as he ups his bid to land an unprecedented eighth Wimbledon men’s singles crown. Federer yesterday announced he would miss Roland Garros for the second straight year, after a back complaint ended his record run of 65 consecutive grand slam appearances in 2016. But while injury curtailed his hopes last year, the veteran Swiss cited the need to maintain his body and focus on the grass and hardcourt events as his reason for skipping the Paris major starting on May 28.

- PA

Warne wants aggression Shane Warne expects new captain Joe Root to change the way England play test cricket. Root will lead England for the first time at Lord’s on July 6 against South Africa, and Warne believes Alastair Cook’s successor will imbue his team from the outset with attacking intent.

All-time great Warne was a notable critic of Cook as captain, and although he concedes improvements did come, he still anticipates Root’s style will be a whole new ball game.

- AAP

Dixon on the pace Marco Andretti has set the fastest time in the opening practice session for the Indianapolis 500.

Andretti posted an average speed of 226.338mph on his fastest lap to beat Kiwi Scott Dixon by 1mph.

Dixon set his time without the aid of tow from another car.

- NZME

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■ GOLD COAST

Cuneen off to Gold Coast Canterbury jockey Racha Cuneen (right) is counting down the days until he heads to the Gold Coast to further his career.

Cuneen has announced he will leave New Zealand after the Wingatui meeting on May 26 and link up with a former Kiwi, Bruce Hill, who trains at Bundall.

The 25-year-old plans to test out the Gold Coast for five or six months before deciding whether or not to make it his permanent home.

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Between times he will be keeping well in touch with his New Zealand contacts and has tentative plans to return for the 2017 New Zealand Cup meeting at Riccarton in November.

It was at last year’s New Zealand Cup meeting that Cuneen rode his first Group One winner, La Diosa, in the New Zealand Bloodstock 1000 Guineas.

Just a couple of months later he enjoyed further Group One success, winning on Signify

in the Telegraph Handicap at Trentham.

Cuneen has now ridden 115 winners, including seven at Group or Listed level, and he is particularly keen to add a few Australian successes to his tally.

“I just want to get over there, ride as much work as I can, work hard and see what I can pick up,” he said.

“It only takes one good horse to get you going and get your name out there.”

- NZME

Gingernuts returns Dual Group One winner Gingernuts has returned to the Matamata stable of Stephen Autridge and Jamie Richards to commence a slow build-up towards a potentially lucrative spring campaign. The New Zealand Derby and Rosehill Guineas hero will be aimed at the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups in the spring and has returned from a month’s spell at Te Akau Stud 50 kilograms heavier.

- NZME

Successful combo Cambridge trainer Ross McCarroll and Matamata apprentice Sam Weatherley continued their impressive strike rate together when successful with Inscription at Te Awamutu on Monday. Weatherley has had seven successful rides for McCarroll. - NZME

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1 3546x El Fortuna h (4) 57.5 ................... D Johnson 2 0553x Lambrusco 57.5 ........................... Scratched 3 5 Just Push Play (17) 57.5 ...................L Innes 4 90x Minecraft h (3) 57.5 ....................D Prastiyou 5 7x Dale h (2) 57.5 ................................A Collett 6 0 Dal Quattro (5) 57.5 ..................S McKay (a) 7 8 Ferocious (14) 57.5 ................... M D Plessis 8 9 Repo Sun 57.5 ............................. Scratched 9 0 Royal Ruler (1) 57.5 ........................ S Spratt 10 3x82 Kool Connection b (8) 55.5 ............V Colgan 11 4 Chou Chou (7) 55.5 ........................S Collett 12 744 Montserrat (16) 55.5 -

10 55508 Botanic dm (8) 56 11 17x0x Rose Imperial (3) 56 ......................V Colgan 12 x8833 Alakazam d (11) 55.5 ..................C Lammas 13 023x8 Stoked Me h (10) 55.5 ................T Thornton 14 8x06x Tesia (2) 55.5 ..................................A Collett 15 02096 Hover d (16) 57 .........................S McKay (a) 16 219x0 Solomon (5) 57 17 1000x Critics Choice 56.5 ....................... Scratched 18 63x22 Honour Princess tdh (6) 58 19 360x0 Creative Genius 59 ...................... Scratched 20 03x9x Sheradream m (17) 56 Emergencies: Hover, Solomon, Critics Choice, Honour Princess, Creative Genius, Sheradream 9 4.38 ADAMS TRIMMER INSURANCE $10,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1200m 1 43549 All Torn Up d (2) 59 ..................... D Johnson 2 405x3 Playboy Prince dh (6) 59 ................. R Jones 3 23211 Ruby Bloom td (9) 57.5 ....S Weatherley (a2) 4 1290x Magic Of The Sun td (8) 57.5A Schwerin (a2) 5 0436x Spider th (3) 56.5 ........................T Thornton 6 4359x Wolff Spirit dm (5) 55 ..................C Lammas 7 360x0 Creative Genius (1) 54.5 .................A Collett 8 63x22 Honour Princess tdh (4) 54 G Saejorhor (a4) 9 03x9x Sheradream m (7) 54 ................T Wenn (a3) Trudy Thornton is down to ride Spider 10 6209x Charlie Farley t (11) 54 ................... S Spratt 11 1079x Kilmac dm (10) 54 ......................D Prastiyou in the last on the card at the Whangarei meeting today.

Blinkers on: Dal Quattro (R5), Sure He Can (R6), Rocette Lady (R7), Hover (R8), All Torn Up (R9) Blinkers off: No 12 Green Spirit h (14) 57.5 ...S Weatherley (a2) Wahalla, Lightning Strike (R2), Tyne Strider (R3), Kirkintil13 808x Like A Lie (11) 57.5 loch (R6), Spider (R9) Winkers on: Braavos (R2), Southern 14 0 Rocette Lady h (6) 57.5 ..................S Collett Dancer (R4), Kool Connection (R5), Aleria, Show A Leg Em: Tipical, Fawn, Prince Jabeel, Mr Nik, Kirkintilloch, Vickezzlepin 15 03x I See Red h (15) 57.5 (R7), Spider (R9) Winkers off: Rikki Tikki Tavi (R3), Rikki Elegant D’Oro (10) 57.5 ................O Bosson Tikki Tavi (R5) Pacifiers on: Sheradream (R8), Sher7 3.27pm BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS IN JULY $10,000, 16 Emergencies: I See Red, Elegant D’Oro adream (R9) Pacifiers off: Major Tom (R5) MDN F&M, 1200m 1 323x Aleria (9) 57.5 ...................................L Innes 8 4.07pm COWLEY’S HIRE CENTRE $10,000, Rating SELECTIONS 2 35x9x Miacoca (1) 57.5 ............................. S Spratt 65 Benchmark*, 1200m Race 1: Come In Spinner, Lisdoonvarna, Bombard, So Glorious 3 73626 Sensibility h (3) 57.5 ...................T Thornton 1 729x9 Classic Warrior m (1) 59 ........... M D Plessis Race 2: Elusive Treasure, Smart Bronson, I See Red, Slicer 4 05444 Almarie (8) 57.5 ........................ M D Plessis 2 13 Howbowdat d (13) 59 ......................S Collett Race 3: Rikki Tikki Tavi, Polzeath, Taihiki Pride, Park Lane 5 83x8 Arriviste 57.5 ................................ Scratched 3 481. Twentysixtwelve h (12) 59 .............O Bosson Race 4: Jake The Muss, Longford, Te Waewae Bay, Volts 6 0376x Checkout (4) 57.5.......................M Cameron 4 1846x Schiaparelli d (15) 58 .................. D Johnson Race 5: Kool Connection, Just Push Play, Hinerangi 7 486x5 Lucky Dreamer (2) 57.5 ............S McKay (a) 5 8467x Battlefield (9) 57.5 ....................... E Farr (a2) Race 6: Beaufighter, Youvebeenlitup, The Rebel Knight, Valee 8 6. Belle Fascino (7) 57.5 ................. D Johnson 6 31347 St Regis d (7) 57.5 .......................... S Spratt 9 9x5x Show A Leg (13) 57.5 .....................A Collett 7 0917 Belle Amore (14) 56.5 ......S Weatherley (a2) Race 7: Aleria, Elegant D’Oro, Sensibility, Like A Lie 10 5558x Cologne (12) 57.5 ........................... C Grylls 8 76352 Simply Classic d (4) 56.5 ................ A Jones Race 8: Twentysixtwelve, Howbowdat, Simply Classic, Hover 11 95x7 Rosa Stella (5) 57.5 .......................V Colgan 9 780x3 Amber Rayne 56 .......................... Scratched Race 9: Honour Princess, Ruby Bloom, All Torn Up, Wolff Spirit

13 66x Hinerangi (11) 55.5 ....................M Cameron 14 8x5 Lucy Wyldstyle 55.5 ..................... Scratched 15 0x Major Tom h (15) 57.5 .................T Thornton 16 908x Yamagee (9) 57.5 17 230 Rikki Tikki Tavi bh (13) 55.5 18 Redcayenne (10) 57.5 19 8570. Taihiki Pride (12) 55.5 20 7x988 Amour La Vie (6) 55.5 Emergencies: Major Tom, Yamagee, Rikki Tikki Tavi, Redcayenne, Taihiki Pride, Amour La Vie 6 2.52pm STEINLAGER $10,000, MDN, 1600m 1 253x2 Beaufighter h (16) 58.5 ............. M D Plessis 2 40422 The Rebel Knight (8) 58.5 ...........T Thornton 3 72 Barleaner (18) 58.5 ..................... D Johnson 4 26409 Sure He Can (14) 58.5 ................C Lammas 5 643 Youvebeenlitup (6) 58.5 .............M Cameron 6 87494 Corporate Raider (11) 58.5 ........G Cooksley 7 x34x0 Lord Mapperley 58.5 .................... Scratched 8 7067x Tama Akarana (10) 58.5 ............. E Farr (a2) 9 3765 Kilowatt (17) 58.5 10 0x04 Advent (2) 56.5..........................S McKay (a) 11 68x64 O’Know b (19) 56.5 .......................O Bosson 12 276 Princess El Jay (9) 56.5 ..................S Collett 13 47x37 Valee (5) 56.5 14 8x740 Cameo (15) 56.5 ........................D Prastiyou 15 0x5 Tipical (1) 58.5 ...............................V Colgan 16 6 Fawn (3) 56.5 17 7 Prince Jabeel (7) 58.5 .......................L Innes 18 8 Mr Nik (13) 58.5 19 0x8 Kirkintilloch (12) 58.5 20 69. Vickezzlepin (4) 56.5 -

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 8 22 Bigtime Vanessa nwtd ........................L Cole way Meeting Date: 17 May 2017 NZ Meeting number: 3 9 74 Bigtime Michelle nwtd ........................L Cole Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11; 10 75588 Sedgebrook Freda nwtd ......................F Kite 12 and 13; 14 and 15 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 4 12.58pm ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS C0 C0, 305m and 9; 10, 11 and 12; 13, 14 and 15 1 45762 Goldstar Bambi nwtd.......................L Doody 1 12.05pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C0 C0, 305m 2 87688 Pickering nwtd....................................J Hunt 1 Pepper’s Choice nwtd ..................K Williams 3 45756 Waterloo Blue nwtd ............................W Kite 2 65644 Ms Rubble Double nwtd ...................R Waite 4 Midhirst Muscle nwtd ...................K Williams 3 3 Guru Secret nwtd .........................K Williams 5 Bigtime Shaker nwtd ..........................L Cole 4 21 Bigtime Amelia nwtd ..........................L Cole 6 37265 Piko Piko Dawn nwtd ...................... C Brider 5 75x27 Making It Up nwtd L & ........................ Morris 7 52565 Unflinching nwtd L & .......................... Morris 6 48432 Nippa Joy nwtd.......................J T McInerney 8 2 Apricity nwtd................................A Turnwald 7 44664 Culvie Lad nwtd J & ............................D Bell 9 47876 Cala D’Or nwtd..................................M Flipp 8 55F78 Tepirita Wyatt nwtd ............................M Flipp 10 56586 Sozin’s Galaxy nwtd ...............J T McInerney 9 58637 Homebush Gisele nwtd ............ K Gommans 5 1.16pm LASER PLUMBING WANGANUI C1, 520m 10 88754 Goldstar Gizmo nwtd ......................L Doody 1 78554 Todd Blue Blood nwtd ............J T McInerney 2 12.23pm WANGANUI CHRONICLE C0 C0, 305m 2 34474 Opawa Gail 30.64 .............................M Flipp 1 64877 Goldstar Beckham nwtd ..................L Doody 3 26583 Bigtime Light 30.50 ................G Fredrickson 2 33322 Eamon nwtd .................................P Blanche 4 23358 Cawbourne Brandy 30.46 J & .............D Bell 3 77228 Mitsuta nwtd ......................................D Edlin 5 33488 Banshee Reel 30.84 ........................R Waite 4 Lace nwtd J & .....................................D Bell 6 87647 Jack’s Up nwtd ...........................B Goldsack 5 Carefree Highway nwtd ................K Williams 7 72312 Bigtime Monty 30.64 ..........................L Cole 6 6 Lady Swagger nwtd ............................ L Bell 8 24664 Chip Off Block 30.86 ...................J McArthur 7 7x437 Homebush Gracie nwtd............ K Gommans 9 88584 Rosco Action 31.00 ......................M Goodier 8 Star Secret nwtd ..........................K Williams 10 47686 Captain Tuttle nwtd J & .......................D Bell 9 76 Jane Baxter nwtd ...................J T McInerney 6 1.33 DOPEY DOG LASER ENGRAVING C1, 520m 10 67383 Vanos nwtd ......................................S Stone 1 84846 Black Roadstar 30.70....................B Mitchell 3 12.41pm METEOR OPD WANGANUI C0 C0, 520m 2 88456 Take Action 30.84.........................M Goodier 1 x6587 Billie Tee nwtd S & ....................C Blackburn 3 56377 Unverified nwtd ......................J T McInerney 2 45544 Lucha nwtd........................................D Edlin 4 33234 Mahala Bay nwtd............................... I Howe 3 22245 Last Man Alive nwtd ........................M Olden 5 38474 Bigtime Sam nwtd ..................G Fredrickson 4 33 Bigtime Allgood nwtd .........................L Cole 6 54685 Cawbourne Excite nwtd J & ................D Bell 5 2468 Bigtime Forecast nwtd........................L Cole 7 56628 Secret Agenda 30.81 ..................B Hodgson 6 62255 Bigtime Jack nwtd ..............................L Cole 8 77663 Opawa Shiloh 30.41 ........................B Marsh 7 4627T Bigtime Paddy nwtd ...........................L Cole 9 47785 Wong Full Arrest 30.75 L & ................ Morris

10 64687 Cawbourne Westy nwtd ........... K Gommans

7 1.51pm AON CPF C1 C1, 520m

10 2.44pm WANGANUI TOYOTA C1 HT3 C1q, 305m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

55465 Linny Stopwatch 18.18 .....................S Stone 73331 Roketto 18.23....................................D Edlin 1 74765 Ivanhov 30.39 K & .............................Phillips 16151 Bigtime Doug 17.87 ...........................L Cole 2 152 Bigtime Ottey nwtd .............................L Cole 88473 Vee Veery Lovely 18.49 G & ........... J Clarke 3 61774 She’s Mustard 30.61 ........................R Waite 35385 Jamaica Mistaica 18.19 K & ..............Phillips 4 66576 Opawa Leanna 30.60 ........................M Flipp 45364 Adrenalin Kick 18.19 ..............J T McInerney 5 65555 Cawbourne Angus 30.45 .............M Roberts 88666 Chaos Theory 17.83 .......................M Olden 6 77643 Bonus Lotto nwtd ............................L Doody 48x42 Belfast Smarty 17.85 J & ....................D Bell 7 54438 Culvie Den 31.08 J & ..........................D Bell 78554 Todd Blue Blood nwtd ............J T McInerney 8 37237 Watch Your Back nwtd........................W Kite 48x57 Trendy Blaster 17.78 .......................B Marsh 9 56586 Scott To Go nwtd ................................L Hunt 10 67676 Cawbourne Panic 30.06 J &................D Bell 11 3.02 LIQUORLAND WANGANUI HT4 C1q, 305m 8 2.10pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION 1 36573 Venga Guapa 17.80 ........................M Olden 2 62544 Brilliant Jayla 17.53 L &...................... Morris C1 HT1 C1q, 305m 3 62567 Travis Bickle nwtd G & .................... J Clarke 1 54274 Kiwi Baxter 17.75 ...................J T McInerney 4 11146 Bigtime Pink 17.48 .............................L Cole 2 1111 Bigtime Blue 17.53 .............................L Cole 5 27553 Mrs Phyliss nwtd ................................ N Udy 3 75545 Plum Krazy 17.87.......................B Goldsack 6 42735 Botany Dianne nwtd ...............J T McInerney 4 73632 Rosie 17.86 .................................J McArthur 7 16573 Cawbourne Merl 17.64 J & .................D Bell 5 22584 Another Flag 17.92 J & .......................D Bell 8 78862 Another Spin nwtd.............................M Flipp 6 8x88x Princess Novak nwtd..................... D Donlon 9 468x6 You Betcha Becky 18.11 .............A Turnwald 7 83685 Zipline Marjen nwtd ...........................M Flipp 8 33244 Sweet Lovin’ nwtd ..................G Fredrickson 10 56377 Unverified nwtd ......................J T McInerney 9 26376 Buzzy Gem 18.32 ..............................J Hunt 12 3.18 BOOK FUNCTION@HATRICK HT5 C1q, 305m 10 74765 Ivanhov 17.81 K & .............................Phillips 1 158x6 Pattykate Gem 17.74 .........................L Cole 2 57536 Idol Mark 18.02 .................................. N Udy 9 2.27pm FIRST SECURITY C1 HT2 C1q, 305m 3 x818x Buddy Swift 18.01 .................... K Gommans 1 81858 Manhattan Style nwtd ............J T McInerney 4 73764 Brilliant Ashlee 17.47 L & ................... Morris 2 12875 Knock Cobanna 18.01 J & ..................D Bell 5 25237 Piko Piko 17.99 ............................... C Brider 3 83886 Second Time 17.65 G & .................. J Clarke 6 38565 Cawbourne Owen 17.82 ..............M Roberts 4 62288 Lil Diva nwtd ...........................J T McInerney 7 47554 Boyish Charms nwtd ..............J T McInerney 5 12253 Bigtime Rapid 17.69...............G Fredrickson 8 27674 Cyndi Action 18.06 J &........................D Bell 6 1146 Bigtime Caleb 17.71...........................L Cole 9 53667 Minder nwtd ...........................J T McInerney 7 44731 Ndora 17.86 ......................................D Edlin 8 36267 Unaccustomed 17.90 L &................... Morris 10 67875 Shakti nwtd J & ...................................D Bell 9 68843 Lissadell Babe 17.99..................... D Donlon 13 3.35pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 HT6 C1q, 305m 10 55557 Opawa Lachlan 17.69 ........................ N Udy 1 27647 Deman Blue Blood nwtd ........J T McInerney

2 21586 Fair Cruzin 17.55....................J T McInerney 3 23127 Scissor Clip 18.02 .......................A Turnwald 4 38887 Lektra Spider nwtd .............................. L Bell 5 27364 Another Jamie nwtd ..........................M Flipp 6 82816 Lightning Lu 18.02 S &..............C Blackburn 7 46464 Rocky’s To Much 18.15 ................K Williams 8 81788 Miss Universe 17.58.......................... I Howe Emergencies: 9 18168 Bigtime Sophie 17.85 .........................L Cole 10 88726 Rally Sarious 17.96 ................J T McInerney 14 3.54pm MAX REFRIDGERATION HT7 C1q, 305m 1 33776 Half Silver Fern 17.74 ............J T McInerney 2 41288 Cawbourne Spook 17.89 .............M Roberts 3 88223 Opawa Poppy 17.53 ..........................M Flipp 4 62547 Homebush Paige 17.82..........J T McInerney 5 41687 Takeaway 17.70 L & ........................... Morris 6 6x752 Untouchable nwtd .......................A Turnwald 7 41454 Wetchester 17.88 ................................ L Bell 8 75465 Butterball 17.97 .............................M Gowan Emergencies: 9 58x65 Set The Limit nwtd ..........................S Maher 10 88x57 Apatche Ajay 17.96 ....................B Goldsack 15 4.14pm J P PRINT PETONE C1 HT8 C1q, 305m 1 153F3 Graemes Pick 18.34........................ C Brider 2 12766 You Betcha Misty 17.59...............A Turnwald 3 82F15 Ciara 17.87 I C & ...........................J Lenden 4 87681 Starry Baxter 17.85 ................J T McInerney 5 13652 Bigtime Boy 17.79 ........................M Goodier 6 77222 Celtic Rover 17.95.........................M Gowan 7 17366 Homebush Freda 17.89 .........J T McInerney 8 25478 Cawbourne Web 18.08 ................M Roberts 9 6x8x6 Goodtime Alannah 18.04 ................P Knight 10 48825 Another Relm 17.98 J & ......................D Bell 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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■ ADDINGTON

SITUATIONS VACANT

Oaks result not foregone conclusion

By Matt MarkhaM

matt.m@theguardian,co.nz

A second line draw for the likely pre-post favourite and an outside of the front line draw for her high class stablemate has done enough just to throw some murky cloud over Friday night’s Group One New Zealand Oaks at Addington.

Last Friday night’s Nevele R Fillies Final winner, Spanish Armada was handed the outside of the second line as she shoots for a second Group One victory in seven days, while Partyon has been given the much despised barrier of nine from behind the mobile arm.

While a step up to 2600 metres should negate many of the issues for Spanish Armada, who has shown she is good enough to do work in her races and still find the required at the business end of a race, it does leave the door slightly ajar for her rivals.

In particular Bonnie Joan, who showed she’s as good as anything else going around at the moment with her bold dead-heat effort for second with Delightful Memphis last Friday night behind Spanish Armada.

With high early speed the Cran Dalgety-trained filly should be able to get across and find the markers before any of her rivals in the $150,000 event.

Delightful Memphis hasn’t been quite as well served in the draw as what she was a week ago, despite picking up the same marble.

The Mark Jones-trained filly will start from the inside of the second row for the second time in a week, but doesn’t have the luxury of following a favoured runner through on Friday night.

Northern Oaks runner-up,

Natalie Rasmussen Juice Brogden, will bring fresh legs to the party after missing the Nevele R Final for her trainer Nicky Chilcott and will have the advantage of drawing inside Bonnie Joan with the potential to follow her across.

With more than $750,000 worth of stake money up for grabs on Friday night there will be plenty of attention on Addington.

Trotting star Enghien will make an appearance, and start a short priced favourite in the $80,000 NZ Yearling Sales Series Final for the three-yearold trotters, while Alta Maestro and Spankem look well drawn to dominate the $170,000 Sires Stakes final for the two-yearold male pacers.

Elle Mac, the unbeaten twoyear-old filly will have to overcome an outside of the front line draw if she is to keep her winning record intact and win the NZ Yearling Sales 2YO Fillies Final.

The night’s open class feature, the Winter Cup, will see a number of those pointing towards next month’s Harness Jewels having another hit out with Piccadilly Princess needing a top three finish if she is to make her way into the Top 12 for the the Four-Year-Old Diamond category.

Jake to stake claims New Zealand trainer Donna Logan is hoping Jake The Muss can cement a trans-Tasman trip to join stablemate Here He Comes in the Queensland Derby.

Jake The Muss runs over 2100 metres today at Ruakaka, his home track.

Logan and co-trainer Chris Gibbs believe Jake The Muss has the ability to run well in the Derby at Eagle Farm on June 10, if he can make the field.

“If he wins at Ruakaka on Wednesday he’ll go to Sydney to try and get enough money up to ensure he gets in the Queens-

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land Derby,” Logan said.

“We didn’t take him over with Here He Comes for the Rough Habit Plate because we didn’t think he’d have enough stakemoney to get in, but as it turned out he would have got a start.

Logan was not too disappointed with Here He Comes’ midfield finish in Saturday’s Rough Habit Plate.

Both Logan and jockey Leith Innes said he would have finished closer had he concentrated on the job at hand.

“Leith came in and said he wasn’t switched on at all,” Logan said.

- AAP

SITUATIONS VACANT

Deepsea Fishing Crew Candidates We are currently seeking candidates to attend our pre-employment training courses to prepare you for a career of deep sea fishing.

The eight day course starts 12th June 2017.

Accommodation will be provided in Nelson.

Rural Media Sales Consultant

You will receive specialised training, including unit standards, fisheries compliance, firefighting and sea survival.

For over 135 years, the Ashburton Guardian has been proudly delivering news to Mid Cantabrians.

During the course we will test you mentally and physically to make sure you are suited for the position.

We have an exciting position for a rural media sales consultant to join our team.

Trip lengths can be anywhere from 3 weeks to 6 weeks, on a two trips on, one trip off rotation.

You will be selling into our daily newspaper, monthly farming publications – Guardian Farming and Dairy Focus - and our website to help rural clients promote their businesses effectively throughout our products.

You also get paid for your time-off on land.

The skills required for this position include: • Great knowledge and passion for ALL things rural • Sales and office experience • Good level of English, both verbal and written • Organised and confident • A great personality and enjoy dealing with people In return, we will provide you with an attractive base salary and uncapped commission structure.

If this is you, please send your CV and cover letter to:

Desme Daniels, General Manager PO Box 77, Ashburton 7740 Or email desme@theguardian.co.nz

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These roles are very physically demanding, so you need to be fit and healthy. Talley's also operate a drug free environment and testing is part of ongoing employment.

If you have a strong proven work history, a clean criminal record, enjoy working as part of a team, and can handle being away from land for weeks at a time, head to our website at www.talleysdeepseacareer.co.nz and apply.

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Applications close Friday, May 26.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and a current New Zealand driver licence.

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Operators And Truck Drivers

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Wednesday 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road.

9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST OP SHOP. “Second time around” good clean clothing for sale. Ashburton Baptist Church, cnr Cass and Havelock Sts. 10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion. Park Street.

10am MID CANTERBURY LADIES FRIENDSHIP CLUB.

Thursday 9.30am ASHBURTON AGE CONCERN. Ladies low impact exercise classes held weekly. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

9.30am - 11am BALMORAL HALL LINE DANCERS. Join fun exercise with friendly group during term time. Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street.

9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Daytime session, new players most welcome. E A Network Stadium, River Terrace.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST

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May 17 & 18, 2017

size: 14Robert x 2 Harris, Coffee morning.

West Street. publication 10.45am Ashburton Guardiian M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises suitable for people with limited mobility.

M.S.A. Social Hall, Havelock Street.

11.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Mid-week service with communion and lunch to follow.

48 Allens Road, Allenton .

1pm - 3pm ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL. Pre loved clothing sale, bargains and cuppa. Cnr Thomson and Jane Streets.

1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY

form at: b&w 7pm - 9pm HISTORY GROUP. Open for research. Heritage MID CANTERBURY run date position sort LINEcost (excl gst) Centre, West Street.

DANCERS. Wed 17 May Sit Vacant Learn to line dance (7pm), $245.00 1.30pm beginner/intermediate (8pm WAIREKA CROQUET Sat 20CLUB. May $297.64 9pm). Instructor Annette phone Euchre - come and join us.

Wed 24 May $245.00 307-7138 a/h. Tinwald Hall, Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Graham Street.

Street.

7.30pm 2.30pm ASHBURTON SCOTTISH ST PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN COUNTRY DANCE CLUB. CHURCH. Dancing, Music, Fitness and Fun, Mid-week Communion service, Buffalo Hall, Cox Street. all welcome, transport available, phone Jenny 308-9796. 65 Oxford 7.30pm Street, Hampstead.

ASHBURTON TRAVEL CLUB. May Sanford speaking on 7pm her Australian Outback trip, ASHBURTON M.S.A. Longreach to Cairns. St David’s PETANQUE CLUB. Union Church lounge, 48 Allens Practice night, families welcome.

Road.

115 Racecourse Road.

PARISH GOODWILL SHOP. Selling clean preloved clothing.

Tinwald Methodist Church, Cnr Archibald and Jane Streets, Tinwald.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Thursday and Saturday. Methodist Church hall, Baring Square East.

9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST OP SHOP. Good clean Second Time Around clothing for sale. Ashburton Baptist Church, Cnr Cass and Havelock Streets.

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

10am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit kidz for preschoolers and caregivers. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

10.15am MSA TAI CHI. Beginners refresher and learning of Tai Chi for Arthritis. MSA, Social hall, Havelock Street.

10.45am MSA TAI CHI. Stretching exercises for all abilities.

MSA Social hall, Havelock Street.

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

1pm - 4pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mah Jong Social at the Waireka Croquet Club rooms, Philip Street.

1.30pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Social afternoon, you are welcome to have a go. 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton.

2.10pm HINDS GARDEN CIRCLE. Movie - A Dog’s Purpose. Regent Cinema, Wills Street.

7pm ASHBURTON R.S.A. DARTS SECTION. Club night for all new and returning players, Doris Linton Lounge, Cox Street.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017 SITUATIONS VACANT

FULLTIME PICKER / PACKER We are seeking an experienced Warehouse picker/packer to join our busy team in a fulltime role based in Ashburton. The focus of this role is picking and assembling/packing outbound orders, and general warehouse duties. Due to the nature of some of these duties, you will need to be of reasonable fitness, able to lift heavy objects and able to be on your feet all day.

You will need to be able to work as part of a team, have a positive attitude, and be of a practical nature with a good numeracy skills. In return we offer you the opportunity to be part of a team in a stable and interesting work environment.

Hours of work are: 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

If this sounds like you, and you are rearing to get stuck into a new job, then submit your application today to:

nicky@cm.net.nz or post to: Picker/Packer Position, CM Trailer Parts PO Box 124, Ashburton 7740.

Applications close Saturday, May 20, 2017.

Relief Tutor Service Sector Course

Class 5 Truck Driver Floating Position

This position is being re-advertised due to unforeseen circumstances having arisen.

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

The Salvation Army Education and Employment is a successful Training Provider seeking a Relief Tutor to support our Service Sector for Youth programme on a casual basis as and when required.

The successful candidate will be working in a teaching environment which is very rewarding if you have a passion for helping young people to succeed.

A position has become available to drive our Ashburton based 2016 Scania R620 Highline curtain sider B-train unit, floating mostly around the South Island. Your duties would include the pickup and delivery of assorted products relevant to our factories, depots and vessels.

We are looking for a person who has the following attributes: • Tutoring/facilitator experience and qualifications within the Service Sector field • Essential basic computing skills • Excellent literacy and numeracy skills • Excellent planning and organisational skills • A passion for excellence - concerned about quality and standards and committed to continuous improvement

You will need to: • hold a minimum class 5 full licence (forklift OSH certificate and F endorsement would be an advantage) • have experience in linehaul driving, preferably with HPMV familiarity • having B-train and curtain sider experience would be an advantage • have great customer service skills and work ethic • be punctual, reliable and responsible • be tidy, organised and well presented • be able to work unsupervised and complete duties on time • be able to work weekends when required.

The applicant will be required to plan menus, manage and maintain food quality control, execute dishes to a high standard, be able to work under pressure in a team environment, and be able to work on shift rotations.

The applicant should meet the following criteria: 1. Have at least three years experience as a chef 2. Expertise in Chinese cuisine is a must.

Please send your current CV to: john.y@farmerscorner.co.nz or to: The Manager Farmers Corner Ltd 12 Long Beach Road Ashburton

Police vetting is required.

If you have the relevant qualifications and/or experience, please post or email us an up-to-date CV to: Lynne Johnston, PO Box 6015, Wellington 6011 or email lynne_johnston@nzf.salvationarmy.org

This is a floating position, so applicants must be okay with staying away from home multiple times a week.

Applications close 5pm on Wednesday, 24 May 2017.

The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society – all through the love of God shown in Jesus.

The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

The Fresh Name in the Freezer

We are looking for an experienced Chef who is able to work flexible days and hours, and has experience in Chinese Cuisine as we mainly cater for the Asian tour market.

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This unique opportunity requires the person to have excellent communication and relationship-building skills to enhance the profile of Education & Employment in Ashburton and to help achieve required education outcomes for our students.

• Chinese Cuisine Chef

Ashburton Guardian

Field Technician • Ashburton Location • Industry Leader • Excellent Working Conditions

In return we offer competitive rates relevant to the applicant and experience, modern vehicles and equipment, good hours of work and a great, busy working environment.

If this role interests you and you have the qualities mentioned above, please apply with a CV and two current references via email to hayden.reed@talleys.co.nz or post to Talley’s Driver Position, PO Box 244, Ashburton.

www.talleys.co.nz

The Company Rubicon is a water technology business which designs, manufactures, Ashburton Guardian installs and maintains irrigation automation hardware, software and telemetry that enables water authorities and rural water users to manage Rachel Proof read by:_______________________________ With: _________________________ their water resources automatically and efficiently. With the rapid growth within the business the company has a need for a Field Technician.

Vehicle Stripping/Fitting advertising proof 2017

The Role Reporting directly to the General Manager - NZ the role is diverse in nature and will require strong installation and maintenance skills. Key responsibilities will include: • Carry out field installation, repair and maintenance of various Rubicon job: C58215 Ashburton’s award winning Collision Repair products shop is inviting applications for a vehicle • Adhere to guidelines and procedures as required during installation s and ize: 21 xstripping/fitting rmat: colour and fogrooming role. The 2 maintenance of equipment (OHS and QA) successful candidate will possess all of the publication run date position • Undertake fault diagnosis, testing, maintenance and modification as attributes below: required to ensure safe and efficient operation Ashburton• Guardian Sits Vacant Take pride in a high standard Sat of 13 May • Investigate and resolve complex technical issues workmanship Wed 17 May • Follow instructions from designated Project Managers • Be able to work with minimum supervision Sat 20 May • Liaise with customers to discuss incident concerns or complaints, • Accuracy and attention to detail instigating corrective actions where required.

Be self motivated with good time Ashburton• Courier Thur 11 May Sits Vacant • Be available for overseas travel and “support phone” roster; management skills Thur 18 May • Work well in a team environment The successful candidate TradeMe • Have an interest in the automotive industry The successful candidate will be an electrically-minded technician. The • Willing to learn and take on new tasks following will be favourably looked upon: • Hold a current drivers licence • Good mechanical and electrical experience is preferred If this describes you, and you want to work in • Experience with SCADA and PLC systems an advantage Ashburton’s leading Collision Repair shop, • Demonstrate exceptional time management, organisational and contact us today. relationship building skills; Emma or Kieran on 03 307 0506 • Willingness to learn and develop within the role and possess a strong work ethic

and Grooming Role

Accounting Opportunities • Financial Accountant • Graduate Accountant With an asset base of $672 million and annual revenue of $54 million, we have exciting opportunities for two individuals to join our finance team. We can provide challenge and diversity that surpasses other organisations.

See our website for more details about these positions and apply online.

Applications close on Monday, 22 May 2017.

Please send your resume or for a confidential discussion/ further information please email tim.eaden@rubiconwater.com

AUTO TRIM, CANVAS & SHADE

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers

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

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

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REAL ESTATE

AUTOMOTIVE GROOMER REQUIRED • Efficient automotive groomer wanted • Detail, wash and vacuum sales vehicles • Join the dynamic team at Gluyas Motor Group Gluyas Motor Group has just moved into a brand new dealership in Mid Canterbury and are looking for an efficient Automotive Groomer to join our team in the Ford division.

You’ll ideally have proven experience in a similar grooming / detailing role and a full clean drivers licence with the ability to drive manual cars.

Other important skills and attributes include: • Honesty and reliability, a high standard of workmanship and a high level of personal presentation • A friendly outgoing personality and maturity and the confidence to work unsupervised You’ll be responsible for detailing, washing and vacuuming new and used vehicles in our Ford sales department Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Applications close May 19.

Send your CV to: Chris Hart Sales Manager Gluyas Ford 79 Kermode Street, Ashburton 7700 Chris.hart@gluyasgroup.co.nz

Gluyas Motor Group ASHBURTON

TO BUY Welder / Fabricator Plucks Engineering are an established agricultural engineering business in Rakaia. We manufacture, install, service and repair a large range of products, specializing in farm machinery and dairy effluent systems.

We are looking for an experienced steel welder/ fabricator to join our team. In this position you will manufacture and assemble equipment in our workshop, and carry out general repairs and maintenance in the field.

Essential attributes for success in this position include: • Strong mechanical aptitude and practical ability, with excellent welding-skills and ability to read technical drawings.

• Solid previous working experience in steel welding, fabrications and repairs, preferably in the agricultural industry.

• Full drivers licence, preferably with Class 2 and forklift endorsement.

• Physical fitness and agility, and capable of heavy-lifting.

• Flexibility to work extra hours as required to get the job done.

• Good communication skills and a team player.

We offer competitive wages with overtime rates, and opportunity for personal advancement.

To apply, please email your CV with covering letter to: michael@plucks.co.nz, or for further information contact: Michael on 03-302 7031.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Guardian Classifieds

Phone 307 5800

307 7900

Intermediate / Senior Customer Service Person Based in Ashburton, CM Trailer Parts is a leading importer and wholesaler of light trailer components within New Zealand. We strive to provide top quality products and service to our nationwide stockists and customers. An opportunity has arisen for an Intermediate/Senior Customer Service Person to join our team.

Your key responsibilities will be as follows: • Receive customer enquiries and orders • Provide and follow up on quotations • Pick and pack customer orders • Participate in stock control and stock taking procedures as required • Build and maintain customer relationships Skills and experience required is as follows: • Technical knowledge and a mechanical aptitude • Dealing with customers over the phone • Planning and organisation skills • Excellent communication skills • A positive attitude and able to work well in a team • A solid worth ethic with a proven track record • Physically fit • Parts sales experience is desirable This is a permanent, fulltime position; Monday to Friday. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency. Applications close June 3, 2017.

Applications to:

Alasdair Cleland – General Manager alasdair@cm.net.nz

Guardian Job Vacancies

307 7900

SITUATIONS WANTED

WORK WANTED - Reliable lady, new to Ashburton looking for work Monday to Friday. Good work record, excellent references. Phone Julie 027 346 1429.

Guardian Classifieds 307 7900

PUBLIC NOTICES

RURAL TRADING POST FEED for sale: Wheat straw $50/bale.

Barley straw $55/bale.

Rye grass straw $75/bale.

Square balage $90/bale.

Round balage $80/bale.

Ring/text Bruce 027 553 3085.

TRADES, SERVICES

COMPUTER PROBLEMS ??

For prompt reliable computer servicing and laser engraving. Contact Kelvin, KJB Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot Place, Ashburton. Phone 308 8989. Proudly serving locals for 30 years. Same day service if possible.

SUPERGOLD discount card welcomed.

OLD newspapers available.

Perfect for packing, fires, bedding for animals, birds, craft work and so on. Please call in to the Guardian, Level 3, 161 Burnett Street or phone 307 7900 for bundles of 10 or more.

PAWN SHOP new in Ashburton New Pawn Shop and second hand dealer now open in Ashburton on 175 Burnett Street.

Lots of interesting stuff in shop.

Electronics, security, gold, gate opener, and lots more .

SUN CONTROL WINDOW TINTING. Quality window films for privacy, UV (fading), heat, safety and security. For SPECIALISED cars, homes and offices.

Phone Craig Rogers 307 SERVICES 6347 or 0800 TINTER. of Master Tinters CLEANER available for Member NZ. Check us out on household cleaning. 9am to FACEBOOK.

3pm. Conscientious and thorough. Please phone Guardian Classifieds Caroline 021 049 8397.

307 7900

Family looking for four bedroom home (or three + office), two living areas, preferably west side though all options and areas considered.

Cash buyer.

Phone 021 174 5716 TRADES, SERVICES

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

Plus much more FREE loan trailer available!

From a shovel load to a trailer load.

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

GRAZING KALE for Sale - 13ha, Lagmhor area. Straw, hay and baleage available if needed. Phone 027 943 5722.

LEASE LAND WANTED Seeking 8-20ha of bare land for livestock grazing.

Ashburton area.

Ashburton District Council gives public notice of the following road closure to allow the Wheels Week Committee to hold the Wheels Week Street Parade.

Roads to be closed: •

Kermode Street, from East Street, including all of Mona Square

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East Street, from SH 1 at the southern end to Cameron Street

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Moore Street, from SH 1 to East Street

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Havelock Street, from SH 1 to East Street

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Cameron Street, from East Street to Victoria Street

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Baring Square East, from Cameron Street to Havelock Street

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Havelock Street, from Baring Square East to SH 1

Period of closure: From 9.30am until 12.00 noon on Sunday 21 May 2017.

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised permit to use the roads for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

N McCann Service Delivery Group Manager ashbur tondc.govt.nz

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

ENTERTAINMENT

SUNNY, immaculately presented two bedroom unit with garage. House trained cats okay. $240 per week. Phone 308 6319.

Stock water and good fences required.

Pip and Simon Kenny 021 301 650.

SUNNY two bedroom flat plus garage, west side. Close to Domain and town. Easy access. $200 a week. Phone 308 6708 or 027 388 2359.

LIVESTOCK, PETS BUYER of unwanted animals. Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals.

We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 621, A/H 03 348 9439.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT 100% FIRST TIME. Vietnam, slim size 8, busty 40 DD, long black hair. Good service and massage. Phone 022 415 3674, Maney.

MOTORING WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308-6737.

MOTORCYCLES Wheels Week Motorcycle Road Ride Saturday, May 20, meet at Hotel Ashburton 9.30am All welcome, any style of bike.

Spot prizes on return to Hotel Ashburton about 3.00pm.

Call Hayden 027 249 0799.

PUBLIC NOTICES OLD newspapers available.

Perfect for packing, fires, bedding for animals, birds, craft work and so on. Please call in to the Guardian, Level 3, 161 Burnett Street or phone 307 7900 for bundles of 10 or more.

20th - 27th May 2017 Tickets available from the Ashburton Trust Event Centre or Online at Ticket Direct

Director Regan Jackson Musical Director Ella Thomas Choreographer Jessie Thomson

ALBA, Asian lady, 36D cup, busty, size 10, good personality.

Professional massage. In and out calls.

Phone 021 163 2328.

Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Based on Characters by Charles Addams

ASIAN, pretty face, sexy, busty DD, saucy. Very good massage. Phone 020 4072 6342.

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORIGINTM THEATRICAL ON BEHALF OF THEATRICAL RIGHTS WORLDWIDE, NEW YORK www.origintheatrical.com.au

BUSTY 38DD, classy blonde.

Mature. You’ll be back.

Phone 021 0261 2761.

GARDENING

NEW PIMA, Hong Kong lady, size 8, 36D cup, busty.

Excellent services. Good Chinese massage. One week only. Phone 021 077 7466.

FOR SALE

FIREWOOD, black poplar, 4 metres $200, poplar blue gum PEA straw for sale, fundraiser mix $220, blue gum $240 for Mid Canterbury Combined delivered. Phone 027 465 st Schools 1 XV. $5 per bale, 2122. delivery by arrangement.

Please contact Simon OLD newspapers available.

Perfect for packing, fires, Fleetwood 027 439 3010. bedding for animals, birds, craft work and so on. Please FOR SALE call in to the Guardian, Level 3, 161 Burnett Street or phone 307 7900 for bundles CONTAINERS for sale or of 10 or more. hire, ex shipping: general and insulated. Sidelifter available QUANTITY of used 50kg jute for delivery. Wilson Bulk bags for sale. Phone 027 222 Transport, Phone 308-7772. 3021.

PHONE 021 0856 3949.

Sensual hot blond, slim.

Passionate service. Three days only.

SOPHIA, attractive, very busty, available. Leaving the area so don’t miss out. Adult entertainment. No texting.

Private numbers not answered. Phone 021 044 0698.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): It’s uncomfortable not being in control. Of course, it’s especially hard to let go and trust when you have reason to doubt the leader. Today it might even be grounds for taking over the leadership position.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): It’s not an exaggeration that sometimes love matters to you as much as life itself. Therefore, you can’t really overthink it. It’s complex and mystical and worthy of all the thought you put into it.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Productivity doesn’t always manifest in the same way. If you can help another person behave better, kinder and with more awareness of the big picture, you’ve done more than your share.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Do not underestimate the power of nonconformity. It can, in fact, change the world. As you customise your lifestyle to suit yourself instead of the social norms, new contours will emerge.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You want to override bad memories with good ones. Bad ones tend to have more impact (a function of biology), so it will take quite a few more good ones to do the trick. It’s a worthy use of your time and energy today.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Is love a serious illness?

You may wonder this, because you feel physically terrible when your love suffers and absolutely high when your beloved is joyful and mutually enamoured.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You don’t have to reach out, communicate better or be proactive in the least. You’ve done the work already. Now the path before you is being cleared. Trust and be ready to move forward.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You’ll enjoy making predictions and then waiting to be proven wrong or right. It doesn’t matter either way, though, because this is about your creation, really. Whatever really happens, you will be the one who made it so.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): The difference between romantic love and platonic love can be a close call. Also, things can change along the way – creating new mixes, different chemistry and fresh experiences. Stay open to possibility.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): In your quest for truth, do not let yourself be diverted by what you wish to believe or by what you wish everyone believed. The only way to see what’s really there is to do away with expectation.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Though it makes sense to think in terms of equitable distribution of tasks, attention, money, etc, it just won’t happen.

Create something that works for both people.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You’re smart enough; reason and logic are not going to lead you through the situation. Your instinct will get you there.

All you have to do is listen and follow.

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Family Notices 22 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS

MCDOWELL, Maureen Ruth –

On May 15, 2017 at Terrace View Rest Home, Ashburton.

Dearly loved eldest daughter of the late Albert and Roma Jackson. Loved sister and sister in law of Earle and Bev, the late Carol and Ray Hay, Isabel and Alan Hutchison, and Jeannette and Murray Early. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews.

Rest in Peace.

KURU-NATHAN, Vincent James – Tragically passed away on May 15, 2017. Aged 21 years. Much loved son of Missy (Mellisa) Kuru, Manu Waaka and (Witana Nathan).

Adored brother of Tainui, Sequoia, Te Maihoroa, and the late Sapphire. Moko of the late Wally Kuru, Jocelyn and Steve Ford, Carol and Please note all late death the late Charlie Waaka. notices or notices sent Beloved nephew of the Kuru outside ordinary office hours Whanau, the Waaka Whanau must be emailed to: and the Nathan Whanau. deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz Messages to Kuru Family, PO to ensure publication.

Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A To place a notice during service to celebrate Vincent’s life will be held at the office hours please contact us on 03 307 7900 Hampstead Clubrooms, for more information Bridge Street, Ashburton on FRIDAY, May 19, Any queries commencing at 12 noon. please contact Followed by interment at the 0800 Ashburton New Lawn ASHBURTON Cemetery.

(0800-274-287) Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton Ph 307 7433

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MCDOWELL, Maureen Official Opening 18 Feb - 9am til 4pm Ruth, (nee Jackson) – For all subscriber 06.09.1934 – 15.05.2017. enquiries, missed Very dearly loved wife of Norman Andrew McDowell. deliveries, new Much loved mother and subscriptions, temporary mother in law of Rodney and Alison, and Brenda (London). stops – text, call or email: A wonderful and much loved Text nana and great nana of Wayne, Carly, and Quinn; 021 271 3399 Julia, Jeff, Ivy, and Milla (Perth); Livia, Baxter, and Phone Lucy. Messages to 35 Cameron Street, Ashburton 0800 274 287 7700. At Maureen’s request a Email private funeral will be held.

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MAHAN-FLYNN, Betty Canterbury owned, Richardson – locally operated Passed away peacefully two days before her 94th birthday, Patersons at Elloughton Gardens, on May 13, 2017. Cherished wife Funeral Services of the late Harold. Loved and Ashburton mother and mother in law of Arthur and Carolyn (Oamaru); Crematorium Ltd Joan Clark (Ashburton); Office and Chapel Mavis and Bryan Wilkins (Lowcliffe); Darryll and Bev Corner East & Cox (Geraldine). Dearly loved Streets, Ashburton nana of her eight grandchildren and adored “Old” nana of twelve great grandchildren.

Dear friend of Alan. Special thanks to the staff at Waihi Lodge and Elloughton Gardens for their care. A service for Betty will be held at GerMID CANTERBURY aldine Funeral Services, 186 FUNERAL SERVICES Talbot Street, Geraldine, on FRIDAY, May 19, 2017 Galbraith’s provide choice! commencing at 1.00pm We have a team of highly respected, professional funeral directors and Galbraith’s celebrants. We offer you complete funeral care including pre-arrangement, followed by her interment at and your choice of venue, funeral celebrants and catering. provide choice!

Temuka Cemetery. In lieu of We believe that every life is unique and every person’s funeral needs to flowers, donations to the reflect their individuality - ask us how we can be of assistance to you and Call us on your family.

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Showers, falling as snow above 400 metres in the north at first, becoming confined to the coast. Cold SW, strong for a time.

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Invercargill

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Rise 7:45 am Set 5:13 pm

Bad

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First quarter

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River Levels

15 13 14 12 11 13 10 9 8 7 5 9 7

cumecs

1.95 nc

Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 3:00 pm, yesterday

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 3:00 pm, yesterday 123.2 Nth Ashburton at 10:45 am, yesterday

5.32

Sth Ashburton at 12:05 pm, yesterday

6.07 nc

Rangitata Klondyke at 4:00 pm, yesterday

48.0 421.4

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Set 12:23 pm Rise 10:27 pm

Last quarter

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Palmerston North showers

Christchurch

Rise 7:44 am Set 5:14 pm

Fair

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8:28 2:31 8:49 3:05 9:19 3:21 9:39 3:56 10:08 4:12 10:28 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 4 minutes.

Rise 7:43 am Set 5:15 pm

Napier

Greymouth

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Blenheim

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Thursday

Auckland

Nelson

FZL: Lowering to 1200m

Forecasts for today

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overnight max low

Rain, with heavy falls, then showers later.

Snow lowering to 700 metres.

Wind at 1000m: NW gale 65 km/h, changing gale SW. Wind at 2000m: NW severe gale 80 km/h, changing gale or severe gale SW. Showers, mainly about the main divide, turning to snow. Severe gale southwesterlies.

Mainly fine, a few showers near the coast clearing early. Southwesterlies dying out.

Wednesday

NZ Today

FZL: Lowering to 2000m

TOMORROW

Showers, with snow lowering to 400 metres in the north at night. Strong S.

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hail

Scattered rain, clearing for a time in the afternoon, then becoming widespread in the south in the evening. Snow lowering to 1600 metres.

Wind at 1000m: N 40 km/h, changing S 30 km/h late.

Wind at 2000m: N gale 65 km/h easing.

TOMORROW

World Weather

snow

Canterbury High Country

Scattered rain clearing for a time in the afternoon, then becoming widespread south of Banks Peninsula in the evening.

Southerlies developing.

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A high moves away east of New Zealand, while a deep low and associated fronts move onto the country from the Tasman Sea. The deep low crosses New Zealand early tomorrow, followed by a strong cold southwesterly flow.

The flow persists through Saturday, with embedded troughs crossing the country, then expected to ease on Sunday as a ridge moves in from the west.

Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 10.4 11.1 Max to 4pm 2.2 Minimum -0.7 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm May to date 15.0 Avg May to date 32 2017 to date 343.6 252 Avg year to date Wind km/h S2 At 4pm Strongest gust N 19 Time of gust 1:26am

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8:30 The Shadow Effect 16VLSC 2016 Action Thriller.

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7pm Cricket – IPL (HLS) Qualifying Final One – Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant.

7:30 First XV Rugby Revision Latest highlights and analysis from New Zealand’s premier secondary school competitions.

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8:30 Rugby Doco – Pride On The Line Former All Black Justin Marshall looks back at the history of the British and Irish Lions in New Zealand.

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Sport Lowndes stays with 888 Motor racing legend Craig Lowndes will remain with the Triple Eight Supercars team for another two years after renewing his contract. The 42-yearold winner of six Bathurst 1000 titles says it was a “no-brainer” to continue because he is still motivated and competitive. The three-time series winner joined the Brisbane-based team 12 years ago and has finished either second or fourth in the championship every year.

One week ban for Naholo Competitors go another round in the Six Hour Mountain Bike Race on Sunday.

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Hundreds tackle bike track

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Ashburton’s sold-out Six Hour Mountain Bike Race, hosted by the Mid Canterbury Mountainbike Club, continues to get stronger with every year, say organisers.

Hundreds of competitors took part in Sunday’s event, up on about 80 people from last year.

Mid Canterbury Mountainbike Club president Geoff Evans said riders had travelled from Christchurch, Oamaru and Darfield to compete against local enthusiasts and feedback had been “pretty positive”.

“The weather was great and there was a good turnout,” he said.

“It just keeps getting stronger and stronger.”

The race track is part of the Ashburton River Trail network and is made up of a mostly purpose-built single track.

The fastest lap time posted was from Team Oamaru in the men’s team class with a time of 23:06.66.

Brigette Bilbe topped the solo female section with a total time of 5:33:32.41 and Ed McDonald took out the men’s solo category with a total time of 5:44:23.40.

Other highlights included Team Cycleways Gals winning the female team, Team Oamaru Honda Anchor winning the men’s team class, Team Swannanoa Switchback winning the school team Year 7/8 and Team 3 Chooks taking out the family section.

Riders ventured out on laps that take between 24 to 38 minutes to complete each, and are monitored electronically.

Solo, group and school teams all competed in the race that ran over a six-hour period.

Evans said the local community had really got behind the

annual event, with donations of spot prizes that were distributed throughout the day.

“We’re grateful to local sponsors, without them we wouldn’t be able to host it,” he said.

“It takes quite a bit of organisation on the day and needs to run smoothly.”

Money collected from registration will be used by the club to maintain and rejuvenate the site, which includes planting, upgrading and enhancing the track.

Turn to page six of today’s Guardian for photos taken at the event by Robyn Hood.

Schoolgirl heading off to cricket World Cup New Zealand have a squad blending seriously experienced cricketers with younger talent for the women’s World Cup next month in England.

Twelve of the squad of 15 were at last year’s world T20 in India.

Six have played more than 50 ODIs.

Wellington 16-year-old Amelia Kerr is poised to become the country’s youngest World Cup representative. Top class allrounder Sophie Devine returns to the side after breaking a thumb at the start of the year.

Suzie Bates, who last year became the first player to win both

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the ICC ODI and T20 player of the year awards, will captain the side at her third World Cup. “We’ve had a lot of players put their hands up domestically, internationally and during our two recent camps – so the last few spots were fiercely contested,” coach Haidee Tiffen said. “I’m

really happy with the balance of the squad.

“It’s really exciting to have Amelia and she’s proved herself more than ready for the big stage, and with the likes of Suzie, Amy Satterthwaite and Sophie Devine we are not short on leaders in the group.”

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Highlanders winger Waisake Naholo will miss the Super Rugby clash with the Western Force in Perth on Saturday after copping a one-game ban for a shoulder charge against the Bulls. All Blacks flyer Naholo was sent off for the incident midway through the second half of Saturday’s 17-10 win in Pretoria. His shoulder collected the head of Burger Odendaal after the Bulls inside centre passed the ball. A SANZAAR foul play review committee accepted a guilty plea from Naholo and said the incident was at the lower end of the scale.

Packer signs with Cleary New Zealand test prop Russell Packer has signed to join Wests Tigers on a four-year deal as new coach Ivan Cleary’s team rebuild rolls on. The 27-year-old Packer will arrive from St George Illawarra for next season, joining recent Cleary signings in fellow Kiwi Test prop Ben Matulino and Canterbury five-eighth Josh Reynolds. The next big piece in the puzzle is expected to be out-offavour Warriors utility back Tuimoala Lolohea as Cleary moves to replace departing stars Aaron Woods, Mitchell Moses and James Tedesco.

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