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Are we poorer or richer?

Huge drop in hardship payments, but poverty concerns remain

BY DAISY HUDSON

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The number of people in Ashburton claiming hardship assistance has almost halved since 2012.

Data released by the Ministry of Social Development shows that in the year ending September 2014, 1717 hardship assistance payments had been made through Ashburton Work and Income.

That was down 43 per cent from the period ending September 2012, when a total of 3023

payments were made in Ashburton.

Those figures consist of people receiving hardship assistance in the form of benefit advances, special needs grants and recoverable assistance payments.

The number of people in Ashburton receiving a main benefit has also steadily declined over the past three years.

One thousand and eighteen people in Ashburton received main benefits in the year ending September 2014, down slightly

from 1177 in the year ending September 2012.

However, the data may not completely reflect the state of financial hardship in Mid Canterbury.

According to Social Development regional commissioner Annie Aranui, the drop in grants could be partially attributed to the closure of the Ashburton Work and Income site from September 1.

Because of the closure, hardship assistance applications for people in Ashburton are

processed through the Work and Income contact centre and through other sites, primarily Hornby and Timaru.

Some people also choose to go through other agencies for financial assistance, such as Presbyterian Support or the Salvation Army.

Ashburton Salvation Army captain Ken Smith told the Guardian last week the organisation’s foodbank was distributing 10 to 12 food parcels per week, a number which had been steadily rising in recent times.

Financial hardship has been a concern in Mid Canterbury recently, particularly in regard to child poverty.

Rakaia School principal Mark Ellis told the Guardian his school was having to feed more children than ever before, and Ashburton College principal Grant McMillan said he was aware that for some families, things such as food and uniforms could be an issue.

In the year ending September 2014, 10,525 people collected main benefits nationwide.

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Pop music star Justin Bieber has been ordered to appear before a court in Argentina for the alleged assault last year of a photographer outside a Buenos Aires nightclub. A justice ministry official said that Argentine Judge Facundo Cubas gave the singer and one of his bodyguards 60 days to appear in court or face arrest. “A subpoena is under way,” the official said yesterday.

The incident allegedly took place in November 2013, while Bieber was on a music tour in Argentina.

According to the complaint, the bodyguard, following Bieber’s orders, forcefully seized the photographer’s camera and mobile phone outside the nightclub in the exclusive Buenos Aires neighbourhood of Palermo.

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Demi Lovato is totally in love

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Demi Lovato appears to have confirmed she is dating actor Wilmer Valderrama by posting a sweet photo of the two stars sharing an intimate moment on Twitter. The singer took to social media on Monday during her ongoing tour of Europe and got a little sentimental as she thought about her boyfriend back in America.

She shared a photo of the actor kissing her on the cheek and wrote, “I never post personal pictures like this but f**k...

He is perfect. I miss my @WValderrama.” The couple has been more than just friends for months, according to reports, but neither Lovato nor Valderrama have confirmed they are dating.

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Prince George misses out on holiday

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Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge are heading to the US over the holiday season for a whistlestop two-day tour next month. The British royals, who are expecting their second child, will attend engagements together in New York City on behalf of the British government and their charitable organisations between 7 and 9 December. The couple will attend a number of events and Prince William will also make a solo trip to Washington, DC to attend an anticorruption conference at the World Bank. The trip will mark the Duchess’ first overseas visit since she cancelled a visit to Malta in September because she was suffering acute morning sickness. The couple’s son Prince George will remain behind in England.

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Not so lucky in NZ An Australian gold prospector has had his ‘lucky’ snake fang charms seized at the border. Ministry for Primary Industries team manager Tony Owen said the passenger told biosecurity officials at Wellington airport that he usually attached the charms, including snake fangs from Thailand and horse hair (left), to his metal detector when he searched for gold.

MPI officials told the man that he had the option of either having the charms destroyed, or held until his departure. He chose the latter and collected them on his way home five days later, Mr Owen said. “There was no way we were going to allow the passenger to keep the animal parts with him during his stay in New Zealand, as they could have been carrying pests or diseases,” he said. “We didn’t think the charms were particularly lucky when you consider the potential harmful effects to industry or New Zealand’s native species.” The passenger had declared the items to Ministry for Primary Industries staff, so did not face a fine, Mr Owen said.

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Bringing back the extinct?

When Labour MP Trevor Mallard brought up the idea of bringing back the moa, he was told it wasn’t a goer – but it turns out he wasn’t too far off his rocker. A symposium held yesterday at Massey University was to discuss the potential “de-extinction” of New Zealand birds, with the huia sitting at the top of the list. Six speakers were to talk of de-extinction being a reality in the next decade or so – using recovered DNA to reconstruct species genomes, and injecting stem cells into embryos to be birthed by surrogates. Professor Philip Seddon of Otago University’s zoology department said the main reason for the symposium was to get people to discuss something that was likely to soon become a reality. “I’m not an advocate for it. I’m not against it.

It’s a reality we need to debate,” he said. “I think in a lot of people’s minds it’s science fiction.”

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■ MID CANTERBURY SCHOOLS

Shortage of male teachers a concern

By Daisy HuDson

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Mid Canterbury’s lack of male teachers has become a huge problem, according to one local principal.

Ministry of Education figures show that as of September 2012, just 20 per cent of Ashburton teachers were male.

Figures for Selwyn were slightly higher, with males making up 27 per cent of teachers.

Mid Canterbury Principals ‘Association president Chris Murphy said the lack of male teachers was a huge problem, particularly in primary education.

“If you find a good male teacher, you grab him with both arms,” he said.

“It’s not necessarily that they’re not training enough male teachers, sometimes they just find the rigidity of the system difficult.”

Recent high-profile sex abuse cases involving teachers could also be putting males off the profession.

Mr Murphy said men were “scared off ” by the actions of a few.

“To have an allegation against you not only ruins your career, it would ruin your life,” he said.

Mr Murphy believed male teachers were becoming increasingly wary and were going to extreme lengths to avoid compromising situations.

The effect of the gender gap on children was also a concern.

Mr Murphy said some children did not have a male role model at home, and it was a “missed opportunity” if schools could not provide that for them.

Principals’ Federation president Phil Harding was recently reported as saying teachers were seeing fall-out from the lack of male role models, with boys that had lost their way and were desperately unhappy.

Ministry of Education head of sector enablement and support Dr Graham Stoop said there was some indication the status of the profession was also an inhibiting factor for some men, leading them to choose other professions.

“We are focused on raising the profile and status of the teaching profession so that we continue to attract the best talent, including more men,” he said.

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Taking their culture to the country Local schools had the opportunity to show off their burgeoning cultural skills at Wakanui School yesterday. Wakanui School hosted Ashburton Borough School and Tinwald Primary School for the cultural day, which included a Mihi Whakatau, or formal welcome, kapa haka performances, and a sausage sizzle. Eight-year-old Lorraine Paterson performed with Tinwald School, as they showed off their kapa haka skills. Wakanui School principal Hilary Boyce said the day was “100 per cent fantastic”. “It’s nice for the town schools to come out to a country school,” she said.

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■ METHVEN COMMUNITY BOARD

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Bid to host NZ conference

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Methven Community Board members are to make a bid to host the 2017 New Zealand Community Board Conference.

The conference is held every two years, alternating between the South and North Islands.

Established in 1997, it takes place over two days with about 200 people attending.

Its purpose is to host the

community board awards and for members to share and develop their community board expertise.

Methven’s board members unanimously agreed at their six-weekly meeting this week to ask the council for support for a bid to host the 2017 conference in the town.

The host council provides $5000 seed funding to match a contribution from the organis-

ing national executive committee body. This is expected to be repaid in full from conference delegate fees, and any profit is evenly shared between the committee and the host council. The two bodies could also share in an insurance policy, costing them $1000 each, to cover any losses which might be incurred.

Methven members saw an opportunity to promote the

district and increase awareness of what it had to offer.

Board chairwoman Liz McMillan and two other board members attended last year’s conference, in Wanaka.

“I think it would be great for Methven, it’s usually held in May, so it’s not too busy,” Ms McMillan said.

The next conference, next year, is to be held at Waitangi, Bay of Islands.

■ TOOT FOR TUCKER

Fundraiser exceeds expectations, records

BY CAITLIN PORTER

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The number of boxes collected for the annual Toot for Tucker foodbank appeal has reached a new high, breaking previous years’ records.

Volunteers packed into vehicles to collect donations on Monday evening and the fundraiser, in its 14th year, collected 260 banana boxes of donations – with more to come from Rakaia and Methven, as well as the late donation drop-offs at Ashburton New World which close on Thursday. The number of boxes collected is 30 up on last year, which also broke records.

Last year the amount of donations resulted in Toot for Tucker moving to a new venue to sort and organise the donations. This year they moved again, this time to the Ashburton Racecourse.

Toot for Tucker organiser, Cynthia Tindall said thanks had to be given to the volunteers who helped to sort and organise the donations after the collection on Monday evening.

Because of the help, less time was spent at the racecourse on Tuesday morning, in previ-

Singing scholarships Three teenage singers received this year’s inaugural Mid Canterbury Choir scholarships. Ashburton College’s Olivia Brown, Mount Hutt College’s Mallory Oram and Geraldine High School’s Jamiema Lorimer each received $50. Mid Canterbury Choir manager Carol Gunn said the high schools’ scholarship acknowledged the strong contributions made to the schools’ premier choirs. It would be awarded annually.

Boy goes walkabout A 3-year-old boy wearing truckprint pyjamas was reunited with his parents after a brief stay at the Ashburton police station. Police were told the boy was playing in the front garden of an Ashburton property, apparently unsupervised, at about 8am yesterday, a police spokeswoman said. Police took the boy to the station and issued a plea for help through a local radio station and social media. The boy was reunited with his parents 30 to 40 minutes later.

Crashing into Stables A car that allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign crashed into The Stables Restaurant on Saturday night. Ashburton police Sergeant Richard Scott said the car failed to stop at a stop sign and clipped a south bound car. The car then allegedly crossed the footpath and crashed into the restaurant.

Sergeant Scott said the female driver was taken to hospital for observation.

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Jack Allen (left) and Jeff Williamson, helped out at the Ashburton Racecourse yesterday morning, loading the banana boxes full of Toot for Tucker donations on to waiting vehicles.

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ous years volunteers were still sorting and loading boxes until after lunch.

Mrs Tindall said the outpouring of volunteers on Monday night was outstanding, and the efforts were greatly appreciated.

“We had volunteers from the Ashburton and Hinds Volun-

teer Fire Brigades, Airforce and Army Cadets, Scouts and Guides, business houses, sporting groups, banks, Hokonui and More FM radio stations, service clubs and many people from all walks of life,” Mrs Tindall said.

All food collected in the appeal is to be split between the

St Vincent de Paul foodbank and Community Foodbank, run by the Salvation Army.

Salvation Army foodbank coordinator Judith Lilley said the amount of donations was absolutely wonderful.

“Big ups to the Ashburton County Lions and the community,” she said.

The search continues for full time sonographers at Ashburton Hospital. The Guardian reported earlier in the year there was a nationwide shortage of sonographers and the Canterbury District Health Board was continuing its recruitment drive.

CDHB clinical director of radiology Dr Sharyn MacDonald said Ashburton Hospital currently has a one day per week of sonographer time available and due to this only a limited number of patients can be scanned. “These appointments are typically assigned to patients receiving care in hospital, patients who are triaged as urgent and those patients who genuinely cannot travel to Christchurch.”

Transport on the table Industry leaders and Mayor Damon Odey met with Aoraki Polytechnic management to discuss plans for new Transport and Logistics qualifications which will begin for the first time in 2015.

The qualifications are being developed in direct response to feedback from Canterbury businesses who earlier this year identified a skills shortage of suitably qualified truck drivers due to an aging workforce, and a desire to lift the professional image of careers in the transport industry.

Operations Manager Garry Aitken from Temuka Transport said, “Our district has the biggest demand on drivers per head of population than just about anywhere in the country. Right now, collectively we are probably looking at a shortfall of 50 drivers within our hub. With the average age of class 5 drivers at 57, we need to prepare for the future and have people trained to fill these jobs.”

“The image of the industry needs to change,” Aitken said. “As a class 5 driver you have the opportunity to operate a half a million dollar piece of machinery, it also allows for male and females to be involved in todays’ environment as duties are a lot more user friendly than they were in the

past, it is professional and can offer attractive career opportunities for all.

Aoraki Polytechnic Chief Executive Alex Cabrera said, “The qualifications are a great example of what can be achieved when industry and education work together. Industry involvement is essential in ensuring that we continue to provide the most relevant and practical skills for our community.”

A qualification through Aoraki would mean drivers not only get a strong theoretical understanding of the principals around driving but also practical experience under their belts. Providing a pathway for drivers allows the industry to be seen as a professional career.”

Primary Industries Portfolio Manager Andrea Leslie said, “We have a unique opportunity here to work together to make Aoraki the South Island Hub for transport and logistics qualifications.”

Mayor Damon Odey congratulated the industry group and the polytechnic for working together on this. He said the issues facing the transport industry were not dissimilar to other industries in the community.”

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■ ASHBURTON PIGEON PLAGUE

Council to declare war on birds

By sue NewMaN

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Inner town Ashburton is under siege from feral pigeons that are making their home on central business building roof-tops.

And neither the building owners nor the Ashburton District Council are happy.

Fed up with the mess from pigeons fouling roof-tops, walls and pavements, several business owners have approached the council seeking answers. And those answers could deal a swift and probably fatal, solution to the pigeon problem.

Tomorrow Ashburton District councillors will have to come up with solutions to the pigeon plague, with staff recommending the council enters a joint venture with business owners to move the birds on by engaging a pest destruction expert.

Ashburton Event Centre manager Roger Farr feels he’s been under attack from flocks of pigeons for months. They’re nesting in the centre’s roof, fouling near air conditioning units and

Ashburton Event Centre manager Roger Farr is spending almost two days every six or eight weeks cleaning up the mess caused by pigeons and he’s had enough - he wants the birds gone.

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he’s spending almost two days every six or eight weeks cleaning up their mess.

“We’ve always got 40 to 50

sitting up there. We’ve tried poisoning them, we’ve had a cull done but you’d need to be constantly at it to get on top of the

problem,” he said.

He’s looking at putting netting over the nesting areas to keep the birds out.

He knows that won’t keep them off the roof but it will keep them away from the air conditioning vents.

“Our main problem is they’re a health hazard. They mess on the roof and it’s all around the air conditioning units. If we don’t constantly clean it away they’d be sucking in dirty air.”

Unlike many bird plagues, that created by the pigeons is not seasonal. They are non-migratory and they breed all year round. Move one lot on and more simply move in. Big populations of the birds will result in debris backing up gutters and drains and bacteria from their droppings can cause disease outbreaks.

Options the council is considering for depleting Ashburton’s pigeon population include spikes and netting, sonic repellers, laser emitters, trapping, poisoning and shooting.

The council does not have a statutory responsibility to control wildlife, but is considering partnering with businesses to solve the problem.

■ ASHBURTON WINDS

Lots of irrigators damaged in Friday’s strong winds

By Michelle NelsoN michelle.n@theguardian.co.nz

A Mid Canterbury irrigation company has had all hands on deck dealing with the aftermath of Friday night’s high winds.

Rainer Irrigation assistant manager Lucas Cawte said the damage inflicted on irrigators was nothing compared to that caused by last year’s September gales, but it was significant none the less.

About 70 RotoRainer boom irrigation units have been reported damaged, and up to 12 centre pivot units.

“This time it was mainly RotoRainers (boom irrigators) which were damaged – there were only a handful of centre pivots damaged,” Mr Cawte said.

“We don’t really know why that was, but the RotoRainers came off worse.”

“We have heard pivots were hit hard in

Oxford.” In Mid Canterbury there were no reports of pivot units flipping over, and damage was mainly restricted to the end sections.

Mr Cawte said the company had learned from last year’s extreme wind event, and had plenty of spare parts in stock.

Repairs to centre pivots were expected to be completed by the end of the week.

RotoRainer parts are manufactured inhouse, and work is expected to be completed to those units by the first week of December.

With the countryside drying up quickly, Mr Cawte said the pressure was on to get the job done.

“We were prepared and ready to deal with an event like this – we know it’s likely to be windy in Canterbury at this time of the year,” he said.

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Five nominated for honours Five individuals have been nominated as potential recipients of this year’s Ashburton Community Honours Awards.

The awards recognise and thank local people who have made a significant difference in the Ashburton District through their voluntary service.

Mayor Angus McKay said the awards were a way the community could acknowledge and show volunteers how much the work they did was appreciated and respected.

The community had played its part by

nominating individuals and the council now had the difficult task of deciding the recipients.

While nominations were made on a confidential basis, the person nominated would be asked for their consent before an award is made.

Since the awards started in 1997, they have been presented to 70 people. Ceremonies are held once during each council term.

This year’s award ceremony will be held on December 3.

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■ METHVEN COMMUNITY BOARD

Members focus on lawns

By SuSan SandyS

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Methven Community Board members grumbled about the state of the town’s public lawns at their meeting this week.

They were concerned about grass not being picked up after mowing, and the lawns not being mowed often enough, particularly in high-use areas such as Chambers Park, the Methven Railway Reserve, and the Methven Cemetery.

Members believed the lawns

had not been mowed since about October 20.

Member and Ashburton District Councillor Martin Nordqvist wondered whether residents should be prepared to pay a bit more to have grass collected around the town, while member Sonia McAlpine suggested the lawns needed to be mowed more often.

Mrs McAlpine understood more funding for such work could come from increased rates from new subdivisions, and ex-

tra mowing was required only during the growing season and mainly for the areas where children played such as Chambers Park and the railway reserve.

Ashburton District Council community relations manager Gavin Thomas said there were 80 reserves in the district and it was a matter of balancing the high staffing and machinery requirement of the growing season with the low resource need of the rest of the year.

Mrs McAlpine suggested

someone else mow the lawns in between times, and chairwoman Liz McMillan suggested community service workers might be able to fill the gap.

“The closer you get to the hills, the more grass grows, it’s this time of year,” Mr Nordqvist added.

Members decided to talk further about it at an informal “town drive” meeting where they visit various areas of Methven, which they would be holding soon.

Little new leader

Labour has chosen Andrew Little as its new leader.

Mr Little, who emerged the winner after a tight battle that went into a third round of voting, said it was an “immense privilege” to have been chosen.

“Labour is the party that has always been at the forefront of real and meaningful change that benefits all New Zealanders and that is the tradition I will honour as leader.”

He said his job now was to ensure this was National’s final term. “The current Government has shown its disdain for New Zealanders with its attacks on Kiwis’ rights at work, their right to privacy, and in its moves to sell our housing assets.

“It is becoming clearer by the day that this must be their last term and I am confident that by drawing the movement together we can achieve that aim.”

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Dentist a no show Former Methven dentist, Dr Howard Lee was meant to finish up final dental appointments on Monday of this week at the Methven Medical Centre but was unable to make the trip from Australia. Earlier this month the Guardian reported Dr Lee had been wrapping up appointments one Monday a fortnight over the last few weeks. Dr Lee cancelled the appointments late last week.

The Medical Centre confirmed that his patients were notified and other arrangements made.

Electrical burns A man has been taken to hospital with electrical burns after a power transformer short circuited at Cashmere High School in Christchurch yesterday. St John Ambulance spokesman Andy Gray said they were called to the school about 4pm after a 48-yearold male suffered from electrical burns. He said the man had moderate to serious injuries, and was transported to Christchurch Hospital. Fire service southern communications shift manager Andrew Norris said the man’s burns were caused by a power transformer that short circuited.

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■ COMPOSTING WORKSHOP

Getting down and dirty with compost Sandy Hoekstra takes some tips on composting from recycling educator Sheryl Stivens (left) during a hands-on composting advice session at the Mastagard Recycle shed. The workshop looked at various forms of composting including worm farms, Bokashi and compost garden beds. Mrs Stivens holds regular composting workshops at the shed.

Hydroslide feedback still pouring in Love it or hate it, want it or not, the public is keen to have its say on Ashburton’s EA Networks hydroslide project.

Last month survey forms were delivered to households around the district asking people whether they wanted a hydroslide to be part of the new recreational sports centre.

Questions were also asked about the style of facility and how much people were prepared to pay both for its installation and for its use.

In brief

Two weeks into the survey period more than 1000 completed forms have been returned and a deluge of responses is expected over the next two weeks.

The survey closes on December 1. The results will then be collated and will form part of the information package the council will use to decide on its preferred option.

This will be included in the council’s long term plan which will go out for public consultation early next year.

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The community will have an opportunity to have a further say on the hydroslide project as part of the long term plan consultation through the submission process.

Council senior communications advisor Nyia Strachan said the survey was proving successful in gauging public opinion and would give district councillors a valuable insight into how the community was thinking.

“It is important people com-

plete the survey as it gives council a direction on the options available and this helps shape what is put forward into the long term plan,” she said.

Of the 1066 surveys returned, 579 were completed online, 389 were sent through the mail and 98 were dropped off at the council’s office.

Survey forms are still available at the council’s Baring Square office, the Ashburton Library and on the council’s website www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

A female teacher has resigned from a Catholic school amid allegations of inappropriate conduct with two students.

Hamilton’s St John’s College has confirmed it suspended the teacher after receiving complaints from two parents. The school launched an investigation but she resigned on Friday. Principal Shane Tong said he had sent a report to the New Zealand Teachers Council, which would now carry out its own investigation.

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Child falls into pond A young child is in a critical condition after falling into a farm pond on the West Coast. West Coast police were called to a rural Westport property about 5.30pm yesterday. CPR was performed at the scene and the child was taken to Westport Hospital in a critical condition.

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Ballantynes memorial A memorial commemorating the country’s most devastating fire has been unveiled on the anniversary of the deadly blaze.

On November 18, 1947, 41 people died in a fire at the Ballantynes store in Christchurch. A memorial for the victims was badly damaged in the February 2011 earthquake, with several of the pillars falling.

A ceremony to celebrate the memorial’s rebuild was held yesterday at Ruru Lawn Cemetery in Bromley – the interment site for the victims.

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■ ASHBURTON RACING TRACK

Remedial work to solve problems

BY SUE NEWMAN

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The weather gods are continuing to create headaches for the Ashburton Racing Club.

Its ill-fated October meeting was postponed once before being cancelled two days later and this week’s trials have been called off.

Rumours are circulating over the future of race meetings on the Ashburton track, but club president David Jones is confident the weather related problems can be fixed.

The October meeting was postponed and then cancelled because the track was considered too slippery for safe racing.

And that had everything to do with an exceptionally dry season, Mr Jones said.

The back straight has a hard base and that means a light shower or rain will sit on the grass rather than soaking in, making the surface slippery.

“I believe the track will be back as good as gold and I’ve no concerns over December 19, I’ve no worries at all.

Hopefully there’ll be plenty more scenes just like this in the future once the grass track is put firmly back on track.

“We’ll keep this track right; it would be disastrous not to race here,” he said.

National venue inspector for New Zealand Thorougbred Racing (NZTR) Garry Foskett says he’s cautious, but confident

over the future of the track.

Current work to aerate the track was a follow up to the October issue but it meant trials couldn’t be held this week, he said.

“We want to see this track as

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near as possible to 100 per cent; we didn’t want to trial on it and then have the same thing happen as happened with the races.

We want to make sure we’re covering the bases for everyone, we want the ground to be pre-

pared,” Mr Foskett said.

At this stage, however, there was no reason why the December 19 Christmas at the Races event wouldn’t be held in Ashburton, he said “We like to have a trials or jumpouts on the track first if there has been a bit of a problem in the past. We’re here to help, not hinder but the track just needs a bit of time to get it right.”

For racing club secretary Gareth Murfitt, getting the track racing right is not an option.

He’s concerned that losing the December 19 meeting could put future racing at Ashburton in jeopardy.

He’s heard a raft of rumours over the state of the track – that horses had broken legs, that jockeys were refusing to ride.

None were correct, he said.

“It’s been a tough season but I’m confident we’ll solve the issue.

“Hopefully we’ll have trials on December 3 and that will go a long way to appease the jockeys.”

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■ NATIONAL HEALTH WORKFORCE

Nurse shortage ‘critical’

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Although a nationwide shortage of nurses in set to become critical by 2017, Ashburton Hospital director of nursing Jan McClelland said currently all nursing positions at the hospital are filled.

The Crown entity, Health Workforce NZ, released a report earlier this month titled Health of the Health Workforce 2013-2014 stated that that the shortage of nurses nationwide is set to become critical when a number of the ageing workforce retires.

The report stated that the nursing workforce has grown steadily over the past five years – there were 51,387 nurses with annual practicing certificates registered with the Nursing

Council of New Zealand as of March 31, 2014 – an increase of 5422 nurses since 2009.

However, over 46 per cent of all nurses are over 50 years old, up 40 per cent from 2009.

“We have to be very mindful [for the future], as our older more experienced nurses will be making decisions about retiring,” Mrs McClelland said.

Mrs McClelland said there had been no problem with recruiting registered nurses at Ashburton Hospital. “We take one nursing graduate every six months but coming into January, we are actually taking two.”

Ex-Ashburton resident and nursing graduate Brenna Rush said she found it hard to find a job last year after finishing three years of study at Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin.

Miss Rush worked at Coldstream Resthome after being unable to find a job within a hospital – admittedly not through a lack of trying.

She was eventually offered a job at the Southland Hospital in Invercargill, which she accepted.

Almost 1500 nurses trained within New Zealand graduated in 2013/2014, but not all found employment immediately.

Miss Rush said she thinks more funding needs to be injected into programmes such as the Nursing Entry to Practice (NETP) programme, so that they can get jobs and get into the hospitals before there is a critical shortage.

The shortage of current jobs available is “making people lose hope”, she said.

WHAT’S NETP? Mrs McClelland explains that the programme intends to enable nursing graduates to begin their careers in a well-supported clinical environment. The programme takes two intakes per year starting in January and September and is of a 12 month duration.

Application to the programme can be made through the Nursing Advanced Choice of Employment (ACE) recruitment system where applicants apply online and select the DHBs they wish to work for, as well as the practice setting they prefer.

Miss Rush said after going through a recruitment process, applicants that are successful may receive job offers and others are put into a talent pool which DHBs can use to look for people to fill extra spots.

■ TIDDLYWINKS PRESCHOOL

Getting pupils back into nature

Midnight screening The Hunger Games – Mockingjay Part One opens nationwide tonight, including at Ashburton’s Regent Cinema. Regent spokesperson David Favel said it was mainly the “hard-core fans” who would be attending the midnight screening tonight. The screening had to be at midnight due to the worldwide release date being the following day. He said about 50 tickets had pre-sold for the debut screening, and about 100 seats were still available.

Exam stress showing Some teens are turning to youth helplines for advice as they struggle with the stress of preparing for exams. Teen phone counselling service 0800 What’s Up has received an increased number of calls from young people during exam time. Manager Rhonda Morrison said sometimes young people needed someone outside their normal circle to talk to about the pressure and stress they were feeling. Youthline national spokesman Stephen Bell said exam anxiety was common.

“It’s natural to feel anxious and nervous at this time of year, and the pressure and stress affects people in different ways,” Mr Bell said. It was crucial for students to take care of themselves. Contact Youthline on 0800 376 633 or free text 234, or chat at www.whatsup. co.nz or call 0800 What’s Up. - NZME

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Pupils from Tiddlywinks Preschool had the chance to get up close and personal with nature on Monday, as they explored the area near the Ashburton river.

The experience was not a new one for the pupils, who make the trip each week as part of the preschool’s philosophy of getting children back into nature.

Activities included building huts and exploring the bush, while keeping an eye out for “Gruffalos”.

Pupil Ella Hudson and teacher Ellie Hill (right) added the finishing touches to the hut they built, using wild flowers and plants to decorate the structure.

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■ SMITH ESCAPE

Inquiries launched into escape

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An independent inquiry into convicted murderer and sex offender Phillip Smith’s escape from New Zealand will likely recommend better information sharing with border control authorities which some New Zealanders will find unpalatable, Prime Minister John Key says.

But Mr Key, who announced the Government inquiry on Monday, said most New Zealanders would accept the recommendations as a necessary safe-

ty measure. The Department of Corrections is already running an urgent internal inquiry into how Smith, who is now in police custody in Brazil, was able to leave New Zealand for South America while on temporary release from Spring Hill Prison two weeks ago. A multi-agency review is also already looking at information sharing gaps in the current regime which allowed Smith to escape.

But Mr Key said Cabinet had decided an independent inquiry separate to the departmental

process was required.

The Government inquiry will be headed by a leading New Zealander, probably a Queen’s Counsel or a judge, and will report to State Services Minister Paula Bennett.

The inquiry would explore questions around how someone like Smith, who was jailed for serious offences, was able to take short-term releases without electronic monitoring, and why he was able to leave the country without the alarm being raised when he went through border

control.

The inquiry would also look at issues of accountability for Smith’s escape, but Mr Key was unwilling to speculate on whether heads were likely to roll as a result.

However, he did expect the inquiry would make recommendations to improve data sharing between Customs and other agencies including Corrections.

“I suspect when you get into things like data sharing some of those recommendations might be quite contentious,” he said.

Council for Civil Liberties spokesman Thomas Beagle said greater information sharing to prevent offenders like Smith from absconding was not something he had a problem with.

“If you’re serving a prison sentence you obviously do expect a number of restrictions on your civil liberties ... I guess there would be issues around making sure it’s correct and making sure people can update it when it’s wrong but I’m struggling to think of a serious objection to it really.” - NZME

■ TERRACE VIEW RETIREMENT VILLAGE

At a crossroads – Karen’s moving on

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Business partnerships are like all partnerships, they’re constantly changing, says Terrace View manager and part owner Karen Harris.

And it’s change that will see the woman who has been the face of the district’s newest retirement village step away from the business she part owns and has managed for just over a year.

For her, Terrace View has been a project that’s been years in the making. It’s one she’s sad to be leaving, but she knows with the team she’s recruited and trained, the complex is in good heart and good hands.

Her commitment to the lifestyle village had reached a crossroads that required either a long term commitment of cash and time that may yield a long term return or a decision to sell out and move on.

“We came into this for the long term, it was going to be the last complex I was involved with, but things change and people change and sometimes you have to make new decisions and move in a different direction,” she said.

While Terrace View has been in business for just over a year, the journey from riverside site to a fully operational retirement village had been a long one, Mrs Harris said.

“Brent (Ennor) approached me in 2009 to consider coming into this village with him. I thought long and hard about it because I was giving up a good lifestyle to do this but it was such a wonderful site and such a wonderful concept,” she said.

For a registered nurse who had made her career managing and owning aged care facilities, the opportunity to be part of a new build was too good to pass up.

Terrace View manager Karen Harris, reflecting on a one year journey that has taken the retirement village from building site to a home.

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The partners had to battle layers of red tape before consent to build was granted and the build itself was also long and difficult, Mrs Harris said, but when the doors opened and the first guests arrived, it was easy to forget the tough times.

Setting up a new complex brings huge challenges, not the least employing and training new staff. Mrs Harris took the unusual step of recruiting people who had never worked in aged care and then along with registered nurse Carol Hamilton, trained her group to become competent carers.

To ensure mothers were able to work, she established an on-

site before school care facility.

“Because there was such low unemployment here we had to change our way of thinking and it’s certainly paid off. Our people are passionate and they really care. One year later it’s humming and they’re humming but so much hard work has gone in by everyone over that year,” she said.

When Terrace View opened it was filled within two weeks – villas, apartments and resthome beds.

“This is probably one of the toughest things I’ve done as we experienced so many delays with the build which impacted on those residents waiting to

come in. At times I felt I was the only one who really had their interests foremost.

“However, I’m pleased with the result and proud of the great reputation Terrace View has. That’s due to the staff, not the building..”

And that’s made the times when she’s stepped out of the office and worked on the floor and the nights on call so much easier.

She believes a retirement village manager must be able and willing to step in anytime and anywhere to support her staff.

“Part of the complex manager’s role is to be the bridge between living in the community

and the next stage in residents’ lives.”

Her one wish in leaving is that the high standards are maintained and that the crucial management and staff bonds with residents and their families are maintained. They’re the key that turns a retirement complex into a home, she said.

“I have no regrets, even though I’m leaving sooner than I anticipated. We have fantastic staff and we’ve forged so many great relationships with our residents.

“This is more than a job really, it becomes your life.”

Retirement villages and resthomes were unique in the way they were run and the way in which issues surrounding ownership and occupancy were dealt with. That meant for both residents and their families it was important industry professionals were their key contacts, she said.

“Aged care is a specialised area. It’s not just about buying a house, it’s a different kind of transaction with on-going issues.”

When Mrs Harris leaves Terrace View on December 5, an interim manager from Christchurch will manage the facility until a permanent appointment is made.

For her the future is wide open. While she can’t imagine being involved in any industry other than aged care, she’ll be taking a break, enjoying the summer at the couple’s Wanaka crib before making long term decisions.

“I do want to travel now and if there’s any bonus to this, it’s that for an organised and well planned person, for the first time I have no plan. I just hope all the little, but important things we do here will continue – I’m sure they will.”

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ew figures that show reported family violence increased in rural Mid Canterbury are startling alongside figures suggesting it dropped in urban Ashburton.

After all, well-meaning townies will assume it takes a closeknit and supportive community to combat domestic violence and that this is how things are in the country.

But the figures suggest there are other personal and social issues at play that are making domestic violence a problem even idyllic surrounds cannot fix.

Safer Ashburton figures show Rakaia and Methven police dealt with 72 reports of domestic violence in the year to June 2012, up from 40 in 2010. Ashburton reports dropped from 318 to 283.

The figures were in the Family Violence Community Action Plan considered by the Methven Community Board, whose chairwoman worried many locals did not think family violence happened in their patch.

Officials link the rise to awareness campaigns and media reports but that is only part of the story.

The rest of the story is that we are not winning the war against family violence. There is either more willingness to report violence, or there is more violence to report. Either way, the violence continues.

Agencies are learning more, but it must be disheartening to learn some of the issues associated with rural family violence may be hard to change. Rates are higher in rural areas and that things such as access to services and even patriarchal family and social set-ups have an effect.

Social isolation – a side-effect of moving between farms and districts – can heighten relationship stress and make it even harder for at-risk people to know what to do, or who to talk to.

Much of what becomes harder to do in rural areas, such as regular and obvious access to services and closeness to family and friends, also makes combating family violence difficult.

At least it does if the distance between people is measured by the time it takes to drive to town. Close-knit and supportive communities can tackle domestic violence, perhaps starting with a visit to new neighbours.

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Proud to be a Mid Cantabrian N ext week I will have the pleasure of welcoming 20 new citizens to our district. It will be the seventh New Zealand citizenship ceremony the council has held this year and an opportunity to reflect on how the community’s make-up and ethnic diversity is changing.

The number of people from our district who are becoming New Zealand citizens has risen quite considerably in the past couple of years, going from 45 in 2010 to 187 last year. This year the number of people who will be new Kiwis in Ashburton is likely to be more than 140 following the December citizenship ceremony.

Our biggest citizenship ceremony was the previous December when 46 residents from seven different countries became New Zealand citizens and what that highlighted to me was the large number of people who have migrated to the district and are keen to stay.

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Newcomers’ Network has a membership of around 195, including at least 30 different nationalities. That is also reflected in the council’s citizenship statistics, with 42 different nationalities listed as the previous citizenship of people who have become New Zealand citizens since 2008.

Our statistics from 2008 show that the majority of the district’s new citizens were British at 192, closely followed by Samoan at 191 and then South African 58 and Romanian 52. Zimbabwean and Filipino feature highly in our district’s citizenship ceremonies with 35 and 25 respectively.

Since 2005 we have been very fortunate to have welcomed

926 new citizens from 42 different nationalities to Mid Canterbury – each person bringing a social and cultural diversity to our community – and we are delighted to have them here.

From all the places all over the world they could have gone to, they chose to make their home here. Not only do newcomers make our district vibrant and culturally exciting, they let others know what we are about, what is available here and generally spread the word Mid Canterbury is a fantastic place to live, work and visit.

Talking to the people after the ceremony, their praise for the district and the opportunities it provides always humbles me. It is sometimes in stark contrast to where they have come from. Listening to the stories of their journey here reminds me of why we should not take anything for granted.

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■ UNITED STATES

US to review hostage cases US President Barack Obama has ordered a comprehensive review of US policy on “overseas terrorist-related” hostage cases, a letter from the Pentagon has revealed.

The missive surfaced just one day after the Islamic State group posted the beheading of another Western hostage, US aid worker Peter Kassig, in a grisly online video.

In the letter, dated last Tuesday, the US undersecretary of defence for policy says the review will focus “on examining family engagement, intelligence collection and diplomatic engagement policies”.

“The president recently directed a comprehensive review of the US government policy on overseas terrorist-related hostage cases,” Christine Wormuth said in the text, posted on US news site The Daily Beast on Monday.

The letter was written to Republican Representative Duncan Hunter, who sits on the House Armed Services Committee, following an apparent request for action by the White House.

The move, Wormuth said, comes “as a result of the increased frequency of hostagetaking of Americans overseas, and the recognition of the dynamic threat posed by specific terrorist groups”.

Five dead in nightclub Five people, including a foreign holidaymaker, have died in a fire at a nightclub in Cambodia’s northwestern tourist hub of Siem Reap. The blaze broke out at the Hip Hop nightclub in Siem Reap city around 2am yesterday as the result of an electrical fault, provincial police chief Sort Nady said. “Five people, including an unidentified foreign tourist, died from suffocation by smoke,” he said, adding that two other local people were also injured in the fire. Police have launched an investigation into the accident but no one has been arrested yet, Nady said.

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Sex shows on campus A University of Newcastle student has been counselled after reportedly broadcasting live solo sex shows online from a campus library. University staff were warned in October about the student’s pornographic live broadcasts via a web camera at the Auchmuty campus library, according to Fairfax Media. They were issued a photo of the student and told to tell security if they saw her, the report said. It was also ordered that parts of the library be steam cleaned.

- AAP President Barack Obama: Review to focus “on examining family engagement, intelligence collection and diplomatic engagement policies”.

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Kassig was captured last year and became the fifth Western hostage to be beheaded by IS after American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and British aid workers David Haines and Alan Henning.

Foley’s parents Diane and John had defied government

advice and had begun raising funds for a ransom but were told by US officials that they would be forbidden by law from paying.

Sotloff ’s family also said they were told by a White House official they could face prosecution.

US officials insist Washing-

ton’s opposition to the practice has made groups like Al-Qaeda or IS less keen to take Americans hostage.

But the policy has left the US at odds with European allies, several of which are believed to have secretly paid millions of dollars to save their nationals, including some held by IS.- AFP

Mass protests in Athens Five police have been injured in clashes with protestors in Athens as 18,000 took to the streets to mark the anniversary of a deadly student uprising that sparked Greece’s return to democracy in the 1970s. Seven protestors were arrested as the demonstrations turned violent in the Exarchia district of central Athens. The 7,000-strong police contingent used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse a crowd burning American and European Union flags in front of the US embassy.

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■ AUSTRALIA

Union defends Qld cops’ actions in video Queensland’s police union has defended the actions of two officers accused of repeatedly punching a legless man during his arrest at a Brisbane shopping centre.

Footage of the weekend arrest, uploaded to social media, has gone viral, with the original post to Facebook having been shared more than 17,000 times by yesterday afternoon.

It shows police pinning the agitated disabled man, to the ground and one officer punching him at least four times around the head.

It also shows a woman screaming at police that she is the man’s carer, and putting her body between police and the man. The pair are shown screaming at the three officers involved to get off them.

Despite mass accusations of police brutality online, Queensland Police Union president Ian

Leavers says the video looked bad because people didn’t understand the context.

The two people being arrested allegedly stole from the shopping centre and were violently resisting arrest, he said.

“Had they have complied with police, there wouldn’t have been an issue,” he told Fairfax Radio.

“You can hear by the yelling and the screaming that they were resisting police.

“We don’t want to use force, but if we have to do it ... those police have my 100 per cent support.”

Civil libertarian Terry O’Gorman has called for a thorough investigation into the incident, saying the footage appeared worrying on face value.

“It appears to show significant, unjustified force by the police involved,” he told ABC radio. “It’s said to be related to an alleged shop-lifting incident.

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“Let the complaint authorities examine it.”

Declan Liu who shot the footage from his mobile phone had just finished lunch, when he got up and was about to go for a cigarette, before the events unfolded.

“I had just finished eating lunch around two or so, I got up to go have a cigarette and then I noticed the police,” Mr Liu said.

“They were trying to arrest them and sort it out while we were sitting there.

“I didn’t start filming, then they started to do the ground and pound on the two of them, they got them to the ground and they were resisting, that’s when I started filming.”

Queensland police say they are aware of the incident and are looking into the circumstances, but could not say if an ethical standards investigation had been launched.

Police also said the man and woman are facing a range of charges, including entering a premise with intent, stealing, seriously assaulting police and obstructing police.

They will appear in court next month.

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The family of Miss Honduras has pleaded with police to find their teenage daughter, who was abducted just days before she was set to fly to London for the Miss World contest. Maria Jose Alvarado, 19, and sister Sofia Trinidad have not been heard from since they vanished outside the northern city of Santa Barbara.

All signs are that the siblings have been kidnapped. “Days have gone by and we have not heard a thing. The police have to know something,” said a tearful Teresa Munoz, their mother.

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Virus kills starfish A mysterious plague that has killed off millions of starfish along the US Pacific Coast since 2013 is now believed to be a virus that causes the creatures to melt. Known as densovirus, the microorganism has been found in diseased and dead starfish, and is the likely culprit for the massive upsurge in deaths, says a report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

The virus causes the limbs of starfish, or sea stars, to pull apart and their skin to waste away. “There are 10 million viruses in a drop of seawater, so discovering the virus associated with a marine disease can be like looking for a needle in a haystack,” said Ian Hewson, a professor of microbiology.

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■ MILK COMPANY EXPANSION

A2 pushing into US market

By Fiona RotheRham

Auckland that the strength of the Australian market continued to underpin the company’s strategic growth plans in the UK and China and soon in the US. A2 Milk is one of the fastestgrowing dairy brands in Australia with year-on-year brand growth of 38 per cent for the four months ending October

compared to the previous corresponding period.

It now has an estimated 9 per cent share of milk sales by value in grocery.

Given the earnings growth out of Australia, an ASX listing was a logical move, he said.

“Listing on ASX will enable more Australian investors to participate in the company’s

An insurance company’s surprise revival of full replacement cover for houses destroyed by fire has not swayed competitors. Tower’s move makes it the only major insurer in New Zealand to offer a full replacement cover for house fires since the industry moved to the sum-insured model early last year.

Sum-insured requires individual policyholders to specify the cost of rebuilding their homes in the event of a loss from disaster, with the cover set at that amount.

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growth and will increase the attractiveness and liquidity of its shares. The board believes that this will benefit all shareholders.”

The single biggest shareholder in the company is Australian-based Freedom Food Group with just under 18 per cent.

Future plans include leveraging its strong brand recognition in Australia to push further sales of A2 Platinum infant formula and to extend into other branded dairy products such as cheese and ice-cream.

“It would be good to achieve one new product each year over the next couple of years,” he said.

A launch into the west coast of the US is planned next year through a wholly-owned US subsidiary although packaging and milk supply will be outsourced as it is in the UK. - NZME

Record tractor sales New Zealand tractor sales are expected to match record highs for the modern farming era this year, as farming incomes are boosted by high milk prices and good growing conditions. Sales of tractors of at least 40 horsepower, the most common measure for farm tractors, have reached 2536 in the first nine months of this year and are expected to climb by year’s end to match the 3515 total for 2005, the highest level since the Tractor and Machinery Association began gathering the data in 1990.

Some 60 per cent of the nation’s farm tractor sales are estimated to relate to the dairy industry. - NZME

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The company accepted this and instead put him on call to cover for the workers who would complete that job.

Shortly after this the work given to him reduced considerably, and then Mr Connell noticed that Sepclean had also advertised on Trade Me for a person to do a role that he was capable of doing.

A person was appointed to that role on August 31 and another person employed on September 11.

On September 19, Sepclean informed Mr Connell that his employment was being terminated.

Sepclean admitted at the hearing that while they considered Mr Connell was physically able to do other Sepclean work they concluded that his disability limited him too much to redeploy him to another role even though there was a role available.

That vacant role was then

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given to another employee two weeks after Mr Connell was dismissed.

The Authority established that if Mr Connell had not been disabled he would have been considered by Sepclean to have been suitable to fill the vacancy.

They also considered that he was dismissed by reason of his disability in circumstances where another employee of his experience and qualifications but without his disability would not have been dismissed.

The Authority determined that Mr Connell was unjustifiably dismissed and was discriminated against in his employment by reason of his disability.

Sepcleanwas required to pay $528 unpaid notice, $2640 in lost remuneration and $10,000 in compensation.

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Discrimination costly epclean Ltd was found to have discriminated against a disabled employee and ordered to pay more than $12,000 in compensation.

Ronan Connell has a prosthetic leg after a partial amputation.

He started as a driver with Sepclean in July, and was made redundant in September of the same year.

Sepclean argued they were entitled to terminate Mr Connell’s employment as he was on a 90 day trial.

However he had already worked for two days on a trial period before he was given and had subsequently signed an offer of employment.

This two day trial made void the 90 day trial as Mr Connell had already been a paid employee prior to signing an employment agreement with Sepclean.

Shortly after starting employment the employee attended a meeting of all drivers to discuss a planned job that involved the drivers wading in sea water.

After the meeting Mr Connell communicated to Sepclean that working in salt water would damage his prosthetic leg.

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A2 Milk Co is planning to list on the Australian stock exchange and launch into the US market next year, has changed its marketing push in the UK including gaining entry into Sainsbury and Wholefoods supermarkets, and is about to renew infant formula sales in China.

The Auckland-based milk marketing company doesn’t plan to raise any new capital in a listing on the ASX and will keep its New Zealand incorporation and NZX listing.

It has hired Goldman Sachs New Zealand and DLA Piper Australia to manage the listing, and hopes to join the Australian bourse in the first quarter of 2015.

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A full-blown love affair with India

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hen the calendar flicks over to November and Christmas is just around the corner, new cookbooks start rolling off the press.

Where once home cooks were happy with, and well served by, books that contained collections of recipes from community cooks as well as maintaining their treasured handwritten collection of recipes, today we expect a whole lot more.

Recipe books in the 21st century are often more than just a collection of ingredients and instructions. They’re laden with wonderful photographs that show what the food you’re making should look like and often those recipes are accompanied by stories, travelogues, or interesting anecdotes from the chef ’s life.

And the latest offering from Peta Mathias and Julie Le Clerc is no different. Hot Pink Spice Saga is a described as “an Indian culinary travelogue with recipes…” And that’s exactly what it is.

You can’t just flick through it, checking out the recipes and photos. Open the first page and you’re hooked. It’s more like a good bedtime read that has the bonus of feeding your food fantasies at the same time.

Peta Mathias fans will have an opportunity to watch her in action on Saturday when her show A Woman’s Recipe for Life is on stage at the Ashburton Event Centre.

Left – Bengali chicken curry (Murgir jhol).

Inset – Peta Mathias and Julie Le Clerc team up to take us on a culinary journey of India.

and garlic to form a paste ■ Heat oil in large heavy based frying pan ■ Add bay leaf and garam masala ■ Cook for few seconds over medium heat taking care not to let it burn ■ Add onion paste and fry well using splashes of water to stop it burning ■ Add turmeric and chilli powder and continue to incorporate water, stirring briskly ■ Once the mixture forms a sauce and the colour is rich add tomatoes, potatoes and chicken ■ Stir to make sure all are well coated with sauce ■ Add extra water if necessary and season with salt.

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Bengali chicken curry 2 large red onions peeled and coarsely chopped 3cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped 7-8 cloves garlic peeled 1/2 C vegetable oil 1 bay leaf Garam masala (1 green cardamom pod, 1 cinnamon stick and

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3T vegetable oil 1t fenugreek seeds 1t yellow mustard seeds 1t cumin seeds 1 small onion finely chopped Handful of curry leaves 1/2 t turmeric powder 1kg cooked waxy potatoes 1t salt Handful of chopped fresh coriander

until golden, about 5 mins ■ Add curry leaves and turmeric and stir through ■ Keep cooking for 2 mins ■ Break the cooked potatoes in with your hands (they are not cut) ■ Heat through for a few minutes ■ Season with salt, stir through coriander and serve

Fish molee 2T coconut oil 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed 1 small cinnamon stick 4 whole cloves 1/4 t ground white pepper 2 medium size onions, finely sliced in rounds Small handful of fresh curry leaves 2T finely shredded fresh ginger 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 fresh green chillies, halved lengthwise, seeds removed 2t turmeric powder 1T white wine vinegar 400ml coconut cream 500g firm white fleshed fish, cut into large pieces Salt to taste 3 small tomatoes thinly sliced.

■ Heat oil in large frying pan ■ Add cardamom pods, cinnamon, cloves and pepper and fry 1 min until fragrant ■ Add onions and saute 5 mins until soft but not browned ■ Add curry leaves, ginger, garlic and chillies, fry 1 min ■ Stir in turmeric, vinegar and coconut cream. Bring to boil ■ Simmer gently for 5 mins to slightly reduce liquid ■ Add fish pieces and season ■ Spoon liquid over fish and simmer 5 mins until fish flakes easily ■ Lastly add tomatoes and simmer 1 min to heat through ■ Serve with rice

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Old friends join forces Mt Hutt artist Marilyn Meadows has joined with long-time painting buddy Kay Nichols to bring the exhibition Parallel Pathways to Methven.

Kay is a keen quilter and operates her long-arm quilting business, Quilt Magic, in Christchurch. However, her first love is painting and it is an activity she has shared with Mrs Meadows for about 20 years.

Marilyn said the pair had both painted since childhood, helped teach each other to paint, attended classes together and today both taught painting in their home studios. “We have a love of the New Zealand landscape, the bush and New Zealand birdlife,” Mrs Meadows said.

And they shared favourite painters and mentors, Tim Wil-

Busy with Noises Off Methven Theatre Company actors (pictured) are busy rehearsing for their upcoming production at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall. Noises Off opens in less than two weeks, and will run for four nights, from December 3 to 6.

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Parallel Pathways is at the Methven Heritage Centre art gallery until November 29.

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To November 27 – Parallel Pathways exhibition at the Methven Heritage Centre, featuring artists Kay Nichols and Marilyn Meadows.

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To November 29 – Ashburton Society of Arts Spring Show at the Short Street Studio.

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Ashburton Society of Arts weekly art groups held Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays.

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In brief Broncos sign Blair Brisbane believe they have added the last piece in Wayne Bennett’s NRL puzzle by luring Kiwi powerhouse Adam Blair from the Wests Tigers. The Broncos yesterday signed Blair to a three-year deal after the New Zealand forward’s release from the final season of his Tigers’ contract. The 28-year-old endured a rollercoaster stint at the Tigers, labelled a flop in 2012 when he signed as a big-money recruit from Melbourne. But Blair has shown great durability in the past two seasons, playing every match for the Tigers in 2013 and ‘14, before finishing this year on a high with the Kiwis.

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Big-money baseball Giancarlo Stanton has reportedly agreed in principle to a record 13-year, $US325 million contract with the Miami Marlins, US media said yesterday. If the monster deal becomes official, it would be the richest contract in North American sports history, CBSSports.com reported. The 25-year-old Stanton finished runner-up to pitcher Clayton Kershaw for National League MVP honours after a superb 2014 Major League Baseball season that included a NL-best 37 homers and a career-high 105 runs batted in. - AFP

Federer’s fitness battle Switzerland’s hopes of a first ever Davis Cup win lay in the balance yesterday as the team awaited word on just how badly Roger Federer had injured his back ahead of this week’s final against France in Lille. The 17-time grand slam winner shocked thousands of fans and his opponent Novak Djokovic in London Sunday evening when he withdrew from the final of the season-ending World Tour Championship saying he was not match fit. Ironically the player who helped inflict the back injury on the Swiss great was none other than Davis Cup teammate and close friend Stan Wawrinka. - AFP

Adelaide aims high Portuguese flyer Fabio Ferreira has no doubt: Adelaide United can win this year’s A-League title. And the winger says he’s up for the fight of reclaiming his starting slot with the Reds after an injury-plagued opening to his season. Ferreira was initially troubled by an ankle injury, then a hamstring strain, and watched from the sidelines as emerging Awer Mabil pinched his right wing spot. Ferreira, who will play his 50th A-League match on Sunday in Adelaide’s away fixture against Central Coast Mariners, said his battle for a starting berth highlighted the Reds’ depth which could deliver a championship. - AAP

Hogdson still wary England manager Roy Hodgson admits his players are still digesting the disappointment of their World Cup group-stage exit despite their impressive form since the tournament. England have won all five of their internationals since their first-round elimination in Brazil and will look to make it six from six overnight when they tackle old rivals Scotland in a friendly. Hodgson is expected to shuffle his pack against Gordon Strachan’s Scotland.

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Ashburton cyclist Jason Christie has signed on with Avanti Racing for 2015.

Christie has been a journeyman of sorts in recent years riding in Asia and Europe, with an especially tough run in the past 12 months.

“I have had a fairly rough run of bad luck of late.

“Broken promises from teams, injuries from a couple of major crashes and illness to top it off.”

The bad experiences had him take a closer look at his opportunities before making his next move.

“With a few options for 2015 and after taking into account everything about the teams, an opportunity with Avanti Racing Team came up trumps.”

He has signed on with the Australian-based team but as they will be registered in New Zealand in 2015 they require a large proportion of their roster to be Kiwis.

“They have a fairly diverse schedule, competing throughout the UCI Oceania Tour, Asia Tour and also the Australian National Road Series.

“The team is yet to confirm a complete calendar to us riders but I know the team will have starts at all the Oceania Tour Races, which is exciting considering the expanding Oceania Tour calendar.”

After broken promises and limited opportunities with his last two Asian-based teams, and a torn abductor muscle, Christie feels the move is one back in the right direction.

“The team is very strong

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“The turnover of riders that thave moved on to bigger opportunities and prospects over the last few years has been more than most other teams throughout the globe.

“The best in-form riders will get the most starts so I’m looking to start the New Year on a high with the New Zealand Nationals and secure my position in the team’s hierarchy as one of the main riders with some luck.”

He officially starts work with the team at a week-long training camp in December in Australia, with his first race with the team likely to be the Tour De Vineyards in Nelson prior to the nationals before becoming based across the Tasman.

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Top field lines up Ryder’s Cup chances for the Criterium diminishing - fast A strong field of riders including the defending champion, Olympic and Commonwealth Games medallists, and a former UCI Omnium World Champion, will contest Friday’s Criterium National Championships in Auckland.

The open women’s field will be strong, with defending champion Emily Collins lining up, along with Lauren Ellis, Rushlee Buchanan, Jaime Nielsen, Racquel Sheath and Georgia Williams - all members of the track endurance team that competed in the Mexico UCI World Cup. Last year’s open men’s winner, Mike Northey will defend his title, but will face stiff competition from members of the national endurance team that recently competed in the opening UCI Track World Cup. Those riders include Olympic medallists Marc Ryan and Westley Gough, former UCI Omnium World Champion

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Rushlee Buchanan is one of the big names racing on Friday.

Aaron Gate, Pieter Bulling and Cameron Karwowski.

Despite being much flatter than the normal courses he rides, Glasgow Commonwealth Games mountain bike silver medallist, Sam Gaze will also contest the pinnacle road cycling event.

The 1.1km criterium course is set in the heart of Takapuna’s central business and offers tight, technical racing.

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Jesse Ryder’s withdrawal from the New Zealand A tour to the United Arab Emirates has significantly reduced his World Cup prospects.

The gifted but erratic lefthander pulled the pin on what amounted to a last chance to press his Cup claims citing personal reasons - understood to be relationship issues - after missing a flight from Dunedin to Christchurch for a domestic T20 game at the weekend.

New Zealand Cricket’s general manager national selection Bruce Edgar would not rub Ryder’s name out of calculations altogether yesterday, but admitted the player’s decision had made it more difficult for the national selectors to pick the troubled batsman.

“The waters have been muddied somewhat,” Edgar said of Ryder’s possible Cup selection.

“We respect his decision, but to be honest from a selection

perspective the whole point of the A tour was to get more information about Jesse in the team environment and unfortunately we’re not going to see the entire picture.”

Ryder’s ability to handle himself off the field, after a career blighted by several drink-related indiscretions in the past few years, is an element in whether the selectors will pick him for the World Cup. Ryder has a contract with the Melbourne Renegades in Australia’s Big Bash League, which starts on December 18. He is expected to play four Ford Trophy 50-over games from late December for Otago. That amounts to his only worthwhile 50-over lead-up before the Cup squad is named on January 8.

Otago Cricket chief executive Ross Dykes said yesterday that it was hoped Ryder, 30, would be available for Otago’s next Georgie Pie T20 game against Canterbury in Dunedin tomorrow.

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Derby hope set for Ellerslie Volkstok’n’barrell will be back in action next month at a venue where connections hope to return next year for a highly-prized trophy.

The long-striding three-year-old showed he was a potential star in the making during a light first preparation and Donna and Dean Logan are about to get more serious with the gelding.

The Ruakaka trainers have already enjoyed NZ Derby success with Habibi and that’s a winning experience they hope to repeat with Volkstok’n’barrell.

“There’s a race for him at Ellerslie on December 6 and he’s definitely on a Derby path,” Donna Logan said.

“He has appealed as a Derby type right from his first trial where he ran second for Trudy Thornton, who came back in and said she had only one word for me and that was Derby.

“When Reese Jones said exactly the same thing after his second trial I started to think that might be the sign to have a look at putting him on a path with that goal in mind and so far he has done everything right.”

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In brief McDonald v the world Star New Zealand jockey James McDonald is Oceania’s representative in the World Super Jockeys’ series in Japan later this month. He will compete against an outstanding international line-up in the twoday series, which takes in four races on November 29 and 30. The winner will receive more than $35,000.

McDonald will pit his riding skills against Australian jockey Zac Purton who will represent Asia, Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Ryan Moore (UK), Christophe Soumillon (France), Richard Hughes (UK), Arnoldus de Vries (Germany) and Luis Contreras (USA). - NZME

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Volkstock’n’barrel strides out for another victory with Matthew Cameron aboard.

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Promising youngster Peach Cove has exceeded expectations early in her career. Fourth on debut, she finished a solid second behind the more experienced Jacquetta last time out in the Listed Welcome Stakes at Riccarton. “She’s not really a two-year-old type and we think she’s going to train on and be a really nice filly,” co-trainer Mandy Brown said. “It’s all about getting black type for her breeding career later on.”

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Woodville gallops Today at Woodville Raceway

Woodville Pahiatua Rc Venue: Woodville Meeting Date: 19 Nov 2014 NZ Meeting number: 4 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 12.05pm (NZT) OULAGHAN FAMILY MAIDEN DISTANCE $7000, MDN, 2200m 1 23x75 Itsanobraina (11) 58.5 .................... J Parkes 2 90203 Last Trump (5) 58.5 .................... M Dee (a1) 3 57230 Reykjavik (3) 58.5 ...........................J Riddell 4 7x037 Hezanakilad (2) 58.5 ....................... K Myers 5 0x059 Zartan (8) 58.5 ................................S Collett 6 00x0. Cramer (10) 58.5 ......L Magorrian (a2) 7 000P8 Hawkeye Chief (4) 58.5 ............... B Lammas 8 40742 Pacific Belle (6) 56.5 ................... R Hannam 9 030x6 Eyeful Tower b (1) 56.5 ...................R Myers 10 69x04 Piccadilly (12) 56.5...........................S Doyle 11 665 Carnation (9) 56.5 ......................M Cameron 12 99x99 Chonney (7) 56.5 ................ M Dravitzki (a1) 2 12.40pm TERRACE END BOWLING CLUB STAYERS R65 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2100m 1 26x09 Kohi Road d (10) 59 .................... B Lammas 2 076x6 Savarhys (11) 58 ............................. K Myers 3 13390 Itsallbelt (13) 57.5 ............................K Smith 4 7x447 Mr Hare (3) 57.5............................. J Parkes 5 0x352 Don’stopgirl (6) 56.5 .................... R Hannam 6 200x0 Ooee (4) 56.5 ..................................J Riddell 7 447x8 The Big Opal (1) 55................. D Turner (a2) 8 14090 Thatz Louie (5) 54.5 ............... K Chiong (a2) 9 90x57 Star Emerald tdm (2) 54.....L Magorrian (a2) 10 44x87 Hot Lips (7) 54 ...........................M Cameron 11 70080 Powelka m (12) 54 ..........................S Collett 12 0x888 Savarose dm (8) 54...........R Goldsbury (a3) 13 39605 Spike Miligan (9) 54 ........................R Myers 3 1.15pm MCLEAN FARRIERY PARTNERSHIP MAIDEN SPRINT $7000, MDN, 1400m 1 2x Balham (4) 58.5 .......................... B Lammas 2 Cotta Pin (1) 58.5 ............................J Riddell

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3 Bordeaux (3) 57 .........................M Cameron 4 85x82 Alarinda (7) 56.5 .................... B Murray (a3) 5 00x64 Miss Interpreted (10) 56.5 ................K Smith 6 765x4 Princess Sienna (9) 56.5....L Magorrian (a2) 7 89x34 Theatrics 56.5 .............................. Scratched 8 30x Runny Honey (11) 56.5 ................... K Myers 9 4508x Rose And Crown (8) 56.5 ........... R Hannam 10 70x76 Freelinks (6) 56.5 ....................... M Dee (a1) 11 597x0 Special Bid (12) 56.5.......................R Myers 12 039 Suchapalava (13) 55 .......................S Collett 13 36x77 Astute (2) 55 .......................... K Chiong (a2) 14 809 Mountain Princess 55 .................. Scratched 15 x0x90 Boudica (5) 55..................... M Dravitzki (a1) 16 8x90x Mystery Gift 56.5 .......................... Scratched Emergencies: Boudica, Mystery Gift 4 1.50pm THE MEAT COMPANY DANNEVIRKE DASH R75 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1200m 1 1249x Tomsk d (5) 59 .........................J Shackleton 2 6x840 Stormy Lass d (11) 58.5.................. K Myers 3 67x24 On The Hill (9) 57.5 ...........R Goldsbury (a3) 4 6252x Dont Gloat db (4) 57 ............... D Turner (a2) 5 0x200 Dr Paul dm (12) 57 .............. C O’Beirne (a4) 6 16x0x He’s Gold d (1) 57 ....................... B Lammas 7 07706 Talk The Torque dm (6) 57 .. M Dravitzki (a1) 8 1834x Elysium dm (3) 56.5 ........................S Collett 9 20x50 Equanimity b (8) 55.5 .................M Cameron 10 580x9 Tinka Tinka tdm (7) 54 ................... J Parkes 11 40x7x Veininsky tdh (10) 54........................K Smith 12 390x6 Pure Blonde d (2) 54 .......................R Myers 5 2.25pm DAVID TIMMINS ELECTRICAL METRIC MILE R75 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1600m 1 1311x Mako m (3) 60.5 .........................M Cameron 2 3210x North Of Sunset d (2) 58.5......... M Dee (a1) 3 90x00 California 57.5 .............................. Scratched 4 55107 Wiggle dm (14) 57.5................ D Turner (a2) 5 36x00 Broadwalk d (11) 57 ........................J Riddell 6 13100 Miss Enders d (8) 56 ...................... J Parkes 7 63225 Keyora m (7) 56...................... K Chiong (a2)

8 773x0 Rosehip d (13) 55 ............................S Doyle 9 431L1 Perfect Mix dh (1) 54 ....................... K Myers 10 419x9 Right Royal Rose tdm (12) 54 .... V Johnston 11 327x0 Cajun d (9) 54 .................................S Collett 12 300x0 Revolve td (5) 54 ......................... R Hannam 13 919x8 Bella’s Delight dm (10) 54 ........J Shackleton 14 8x900 Malrose (4) 54 ....................L Magorrian (a2) 15 0x519 Aribasan t (15) 54 ...........................R Myers 16 060x0 Higgs Boson (6) 54 ...........R Goldsbury (a3) 6 3.00pm DANNEVIRKE CLAY TARGET CLUB MAIDEN 1600 $7000, MDN, 1600m 1 38346 Stonemason (12) 58.5 .......L Magorrian (a2) 2 48507 Seaweed (9) 58.5 .............................S Doyle 3 800x7 Liverpool Kiss (13) 58.5 ...................K Smith 4 0x97 MacFinn (6) 58.5 ......................... B Lammas 5 0 Sparx (7) 58.5 .......................... T Baker (a3) 6 0 The Storyman (5) 58.5 ............... M Dee (a1) 7 34x0. Alinko Prince (1) 57........................ J Parkes 8 20x23 Jazz Rock b (2) 56.5 .......................R Myers 9 56x27 Sanjara (4) 56.5 ......................... V Johnston 10 289 Ima Tui Girl (11) 56.5................... R Hannam 11 587x7 Miss Professional (10) 56.5............. K Myers 12 Lady Like (3) 56.5 ......................M Cameron 13 6x6x6 Notionannagins (8) 56.5..................S Collett 7 3.35pm CENTRAL WOOL TRANSPORT MAIDEN METRIC MILE $7000, MDN, 1600m 1 86x53 Obrahma (9) 58.5...............L Magorrian (a2) 2 x0538 Foxcub (7) 58.5 .......................... M Dee (a1) 3 439x6 Petone Prince (4) 58.5 ................ B Lammas 4 7065x Havataste (5) 58.5........................... K Myers 5 85x60 Reflect (12) 58.5 .............................S Collett 6 95 Penticoup (13) 57 ........................... J Parkes 7 78x60 Macklemore 57 ............................ Scratched 8 3x275 Indolljence (2) 56.5 ..........................S Doyle 9 5x630 Cupcake (8) 56.5 ....................... V Johnston 10 0 I’ma Colombian (10) 56.5................J Riddell 11 8. Let’s (3) 56.5 .......................... K Chiong (a2) 12 8x90x Mystery Gift (6) 56.5 ............... D Turner (a2)

13 690x8 Zipit (1) 56.5 ................................ R Hannam 14 7. Judith Kate (11) 55..........................R Myers 8 4.10pm BAMBRY’S WATER TREADMILL MAIDEN SPRINT $7000, MDN, 1400m 1 x324x National Pride (3) 58.5 ....................J Riddell 2 0x40x Via Dolorosa (5) 58.5 ......................S Collett 3 660 Bigredmoon (11) 58.5 ............. D Turner (a2) 4 Samogon (12) 58.5 ............. M Dravitzki (a1) 5 Sir Buckalot (2) 58.5 .......................R Myers 6 063 Silver Blade (13) 57.................... V Johnston 7 57x4 Joby (1) 57 .................................. B Lammas 8 5x730 Lookherepal (6) 57 ...................... R Hannam 9 Jacksstar (10) 57..............................S Doyle 10 07x0 Pentathlon (9) 57............... U Holmquist (a3) 11 330x6 Crackling Rosie (4) 56.5................. J Parkes 12 24x66 Miss Kaylee 56.5 .......................... Scratched 13 895x5 Galleta (8) 56.5 ..........................M Cameron 14 6050x Lapsaglo h (7) 56.5 ..........................K Smith 15 x0x90 Boudica 55 ................................... Scratched 16 8x90x Mystery Gift 56.5 .......................... Scratched Emergencies: Boudica, Mystery Gift 9 4.45pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE R65 $12,000, Benchmark Fillies and Mares*, 1400m 1 34x42 Itsagem d (3) 59 .................L Magorrian (a2) 2 254x5 Showstopper (19) 59.......................J Riddell 3 2126 Choice 58.5 .................................. Scratched 4 612x0 Chantilly Lass (13) 58.5 ...................K Smith 5 47x72 Chipotle (16) 58.5 .................. B Murray (a3) 6 4377x Fancy Nancy d (12) 58 ................ B Lammas 7 1x553 Let Me Think m (7) 58 ..................... K Myers 8 522x1 Singapore Girl 58 ......................... Scratched 9 060x1 Te Hana tm (9) 58 ...........................R Myers 10 x81x7 Hippie (11) 57.5 ............................. J Parkes 11 43204 Hostage b (8) 57.5 ................. K Chiong (a2) 12 9x16. Jump For Joy tmh (17) 57.5 .............S Doyle 13 120x La Adelita d (14) 57.5......................S Collett 14 0x552 Olivia Mary d (20) 57...............T Kahlon (a4) 15 23x21 Poster Girl td (6) 57 ................. D Turner (a2)

16 04043 Single Mission m (10) 56 ...........M Cameron 17 x3646 Bazinger d (5) 56 18 00x0x Twilight Doll t (18) 56 19 03296 Caley Rose m (4) 55.5 20 3030x Gemma Lass (1) 54 21 7866x Money Bags m (15) 54 22 08700 All Ginga m (2) 54 Emergencies: Poster Girl, Single Mission, Bazinger, Twilight Doll, Caley Rose, Gemma Lass, Money Bags, All Ginga 10 5.20pm DANNEVIRKE SERVICES & CITIZENS CLUB MAIDEN DASH $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 Ballybay h (12) 58.5 .........................S Doyle 2 Dal Amore (4) 58.5............... T Johnson (a4) 3 58x24 Wheeler Fortune 57 ..................... Scratched 4 24x0 The Jeuneyman 57 ...................... Scratched 5 Fire And Ice 57............................. Scratched 6 7x2 Diamond Cut (13) 56.5................ B Lammas 7 05240 Kirra Belle (5) 56.5 .....................M Cameron 8 7x34. Unico b (14) 56.5 ............................S Collett 9 x30x0 Pantana (2) 56.5 ................. C O’Beirne (a4) 10 84950 Honey Queen (9) 56.5 ............... V Johnston 11 5 Belle Cadeau 56.5 ....................... Scratched 12 Gem Twist (8) 56.5 ..................... M Dee (a1) 13 Kaldorei (3) 56.5 .................... K Chiong (a2) 14 Lady Of Leid (7) 56.5 .................. R Hannam 15 Supreme (11) 56.5 ..........................R Myers 16 0x58. Clementine (6) 55 .......... D Turner (a2) 17 8x Decorum (10) 56.5 .......................... K Myers 18 7 Lilly Pins (15) 55 ............................ J Parkes 19 7 Cavalry 57 .................................... Scratched 20 7x Bid 56.5 ........................................ Scratched 21 6x7. Maxssistar h (1) 56.5 .......................K Smith Emergencies: Decorum, Lilly Pins, Cavalry, Bid, Maxssistar

Blinkers on: Cramer (R1), Itsallbelt (R2), Malrose (R5), Pentathlon (R8), Let Me Think (R9) Blinkers off: Havataste, Zipit (R7), Via Dolorosa (R8), Pantana (R10) Winkers on : Suchapalava (R3), Tinka Tinka (R4), Broadwalk (R5) Winkers off : Liverpool Kiss (R6)

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 1 53353 Icahn nwtd...................................B Hodgson way Meeting Date: 19 Nov 2014 NZ Meeting number: 9 2 88456 Homebush Celia nwtd K & ............. J Maisey Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 3 73 Homebush Fine nwtd ................J McInerney 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 4 Boston Thunder nwtd ..................A Turnwald 11 and 12 5 35484 Dark Witch nwtd ............................... P Clark 1 12.13pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL HT1 C0q, 305m 6 75455 Cherie Cherie nwtd ...................J McInerney 7 426 Homebush Olive nwtd ...............J McInerney 1 6 Homebush Chaos nwtd .............J McInerney 8 264 Scott My Money nwtd ......................... N Udy 2 Miss Takamori nwtd G & ....................Denby 9 67 So Unbelievable nwtd .....................M Olden 3 Wasting Light nwtd ...........................L Ahern 4 Davey Boy Scott nwtd ........................ N Udy 10 5775 Glad’s Apopping nwtd .....................S Maher 5 Cawbourne Midget nwtd ..............M Roberts 4 1.07pm J P PRINT (PETONE) C0 HT4 C0q, 305m 6 83537 Denali nwtd G & .............................. J Clarke 1 7 Princely Count nwtd ..................J McInerney 7 23784 Skeleton Witch nwtd......................A Speight 2 2 Pixie Dust nwtd ................................L Ahern 8 3765 Homebush Gru nwtd .................J McInerney 3 4773 Homebush Flyte nwtd ...............J McInerney 9 7377 Wrinkles nwtd............................J McInerney 4 65 Hide The Socks nwtd ................J McInerney 10 8 Homebush Naki nwtd ................J McInerney 5 1 Cawbourne Matty nwtd ................M Roberts 2 12.30pm HARRISON HIRE MASTER HT2 C0q, 305m 6 25 Infernal Majesty nwtd ....................A Speight 7 Tank’s Rob nwtd ..............................S Maher 1 Three Hundy Rama nwtd ............E M Doody 8 323 Scott No Mates nwtd .......................... N Udy 2 22332 Dogged Denis nwtd......................... C Brider 9 24487 Goodtime Mike nwtd ............... T McCracken 3 74673 Kilimanjaro nwtd G & ...................... J Clarke 4 Scott A Boy nwtd ................................ N Udy 10 76776 Homebush Happy nwtd .............J McInerney 5 7 Homebush Dodger nwtd ...........J McInerney 5 1.24pm LIQOURLAND WANGANUI C0 C0, 520m 6 76 What A Party nwtd ...........................L Ahern 1 25245 Little Prophet nwtd ...........................R Waite 7 428 Homebush Nark nwtd ...............J McInerney 2 35666 Scott The Best nwtd ........................... N Udy 8 666x6 Cuts Deep nwtd ...........................P Blanche 3 67566 Homebush Dobby nwtd .............J McInerney 9 7377 Wrinkles nwtd............................J McInerney 4 2445 Homebush Slinky nwtd .............J McInerney 10 8 Homebush Inquiry nwtd ............J McInerney 5 84544 Sheza Hum Dinga nwtd ............. G Holswich 3 12.49pm WWW.RACINGTIPS.CO.NZ HT3 C0q, 305m 6 65264 Working Poppy nwtd ............... T McCracken

3 31333 Alamein Blonde 30.89 K & ................Phillips 7 45855 Botany Chris nwtd .....................J McInerney 4 64566 Darby Lane 30.67 L & ........................ Morris 8 43433 Navajo Blue nwtd .................... T McCracken 5 23442 Wall Age 31.08 ............................E M Doody 9 77876 Homebush Magic nwtd K & ............ J Maisey 6 65674 Auckland Vending 30.47..............A Turnwald 6 1.42pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 C1, 305m 7 65757 Sarah Campbell 30.93 ................B Hodgson 1 31237 Homebush Bounce nwtd ...........J McInerney 8 38854 Opawa Cuddles 31.00.....................S Maher 2 14 Miss Grasshopper 18.44 ..................L Ahern 9 64867 Shadow Baxter nwtd .................J McInerney 3 58155 Monkey Queen 17.96 .........................W Kite 4 52533 Kiribati Girl 17.90 ..................... S Gommans 10 57686 Homebush Stew nwtd ...............J McInerney 5 21565 Smashed ‘Em Bro nwtd................. M Gowan 9 2.34pm WANGANUI SECURITY C1 C1, 305m 6 68361 Elbrus nwtd G & .............................. J Clarke 1 52623 Flirt With Me 18.02 .................. T McCracken 7 48645 Manu Rama 17.70 ......................E M Doody 2 54548 Working Working 17.54 ................. D Donlon 8 287x6 Dutchess Queen 17.80 ...............J McArthur 3 14872 Macgyver Rama 17.74 ................E M Doody 9 87555 Filling The Void nwtd ........................R Waite 4 62761 Cawbourne Beau 17.68 ..................J Tanner 10 72886 Arizona Sky nwtd ........................A Turnwald 5 65171 Waldo Baxter 17.77...................J McInerney 6 52456 Five Kay Leg 18.08 ............................ N Udy 7 1.59pm WANGANUI CHRONICLE C1 C1, 305m 7 78453 Thrilling Might 17.79 G & ................ J Clarke 1 42658 Blaze’s Corporal 18.02 G &...............S Ross 8 33574 Fortis Memories 18.04 ........................L Udy 2 86842 Where’s Rican 17.94 ...........................F Kite 9 35837 Opawa Romeo nwtd..................J McInerney 3 6247F Goodtime Helen 17.92 G & ............. J Clarke 4 87577 Tasha Rama 18.11 ...............J Woolston-Bell 10 85866 Thrilling Daze 17.61 ................. S Gommans 5 65254 Runs For Gas 17.98 ................. S Gommans 10 2.52pm THE DOGZONE C1 C1, 520m 6 44236 Phileas Fogg 17.95 ..........................L Ahern 1 68653 Bob’s Eye nwtd .........................J McInerney 7 14867 Some Genes 17.87 ...................J McInerney 2 75658 Rocky Baxter 30.19 ...................J McInerney 8 48652 Bulet Tooth Tony 17.66 .....................R Waite 3 64636 I’m A Catch 30.46 L & ........................ Morris 9 56368 Sam’s Flyin Norm nwtd ...................J Tanner 4 22462 Madam Ice 30.65 ........................J McArthur 10 48736 Homebush Radar nwtd .............J McInerney 5 13852 Lord De Air nwtd ..............................L Ahern 8 2.17pm CROMBIE LOCKWOOD (NZ) LTD C1, 520m 6 43756 Time For What nwtd ...................... M Gowan 1 88435 Indefinite Order nwtd............... T McCracken 7 23256 Benji nwtd ....................................M Roberts 2 65344 Mighty Baxter 30.65 ..................J McInerney 8 38427 Opawa Rabbit nwtd .........................S Maher

9 24786 Miss Selfies nwtd ......................J McInerney 10 57686 Homebush Stew nwtd ...............J McInerney 11 3.12pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C1 C1, 305m 1 31577 Thrilling Indy 17.90................... S Gommans 2 75211 Clamped 17.68.................................L Ahern 3 23277 Wine Time 18.14 ...........................A Speight 4 33422 Serve Ya Purpose 17.87..................... N Udy 5 61646 Opehu Flyer 17.78 ...........................R Waite 6 72675 Calamity Sue 17.90............................W Kite 7 23F88 Cawbourne Malky nwtd G & ........... J Clarke 8 37734 Another Rule nwtd ....................J McInerney 9 44685 Homebush Misha 18.08 ............J McInerney 10 23768 Nina Be Good 17.88 ......................R Murray 12 3.27pm BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @ HATRICK C2 C2, 305m 1 11113 Bolt Allegro 17.50.............................L Ahern 2 48884 Hermione Baxter 17.76 .............J McInerney 3 42423 Homebush Limbo 17.64 ............J McInerney 4 55675 Semantics nwtd................................L Ahern 5 21176 Another Fantasy 17.80 ..............J McInerney 6 27225 Tongariro 17.69 G & ........................ J Clarke 7 72652 Witch Misty 17.91............................. P Clark 8 42112 Big Boy Deno 17.73 .....................M Roberts 9 56531 Winfield Autumn 17.85 .................M Roberts 10 45356 Homebush Sarah 17.86 ............J McInerney LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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In brief Black Sticks pipped An Australian equaliser 17 seconds from the finish deprived the women’s Black Sticks of a rousing series-levelling victory in Wellington last night. Having drawn the first and lost the second game of the three-test series, New Zealand could taste the 3-2 win until just before the end when Ashleigh Nelson got Australia’s equalising goal from a right wing cross which appeared to have been lifted higher than allowed. New Zealand had improved in the second half, had more possession, but were unable to grab their opportunities. - NZH

Cavs taste defeat Ty Lawson scored 24 points and Arron Afflalo added 23 as the struggling Denver Nuggets ended Cleveland’s four-game winning streak with a 106-97 victory over the Cavaliers yesterday. Denver took the lead for good early in the third quarter and was up by as many as 14 midway through the fourth.

Meanwhile Mike Conley scored 19 points as Memphis easily defeated Houston in a matchup of the teams with the NBA’s two best records.

Monta Ellis scored 18 points and Chandler Parsons had 17 as Dallas defeated Charlotte for its fourth straight victory. Dirk Nowitzki had 13 points to become the fourth player in NBA history to eclipse - AP 27,000 with one franchise.

Bowled out Leading Auckland women’s bowler Karen de Jongh suffered further heartbreak at the New Zealand Open at Henderson yesterday when she and her experienced pairs partner Bev Crowe narrowly missed making the final. On Monday de Jongh narrowly failed to make the singles final to defend the title she won last year. And yesterday there was a similar frustrating defeat in the pairs semi-final when she and Crowe were edged by Queenstown’s Margaret O’Connor and Christine Buchanan. The Central Otago pair will now meet Thames’ Margaret Henderson and Doreen Garlick in the final.

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■ CRICKET

Mably in Manawatu mix

By Jonathan Leask

Jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

Former Mid Canterbury cricketer Ben Mably made his debut for Manawatu with a fivewicket bag in their Hawke Cup clash with Horowhenua-Kapiti in Levin.

Manawatu, the Hawke Cup holders, claimed a nine-wicket win as the off-spinning allrounder finished with 5-13 off 14 overs in Horowhenua’s second turn at bat which left Manawatu needing just 15 runs in their second innings.

Mably had a reasonable 1/27 off nine overs in the first innings and wasn’t required to bat.

“It was pretty good to sit back and watch the top order get the job done,” Mably said “Both openers made 50, number three made 164 and number four batsman made 70 odd.”

Horowhenua had made 195 batting first before Manawatu declared at 363/6 for a 168 run lead and then Mably produced his impressive bowling spell that included nine maidens.

He has been up north on and off for a year for work but with a focus on his cricket.

After some solid efforts for Marist in the club competition earned him the opportunity to

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Right: Ben Mably in action for the Tech Sharks last summer. He is now plying his trade in the Manawatu.

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Joseph Parker has had to adjust his focus ahead of the Fight for Life after confirmation he will now face WBO world No 15 Irineu Costa Beato Junior instead of American Vinny Maddalone. After Parker entered the world’s top 10 in the WBA last week, boxing promoters Duco Events decided to change his opponent for the December 6 event at Hamilton’s Claudelands Arena, lining him up against the hard hitting 34-year-old Brazilian. Parker’s trainer Kevin Barry says his charge faces a big challenge to maintain his good form.

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An Australian whistleblower in World Cup corruption claims says she has been denigrated by FIFA’s ethics committee. Bonita Mersiades, who worked for Australia’s failed bid to host soccer’s World Cup in 2022, has lodged a formal complaint to FIFA and its ethics committee judge, Hans-Joachim Eckert. “I was traduced by Eckert,” Mersiades wrote in a column published yesterday. Australia spent almost $46 million on its bid yet received one vote.

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make his debut for Manawatu, and made a stellar start to make quite the impression “I came up here to play a bit of cricket and see how I go.

“I think they were pretty stoked with my performance and it was nice to get off to a good start obviously.

“But it’s all about continuing with performances and seeing if I can keep that spot because there is plenty of competition for the side.”

The goal is to hold onto his spot in the Manawatu XI to win the Furlong Cup, the trophy awarded to the Hawke Cup zone two winners and then help to try and defend the Hawke Cup. “The future goal is to make the Central District A side and long term the top Central District side.”

Mably’s former team Mid Canterbury start their campaign to earn a Hawke Cup challenge at home against Otago Country in December, with Mably hopeful he can come across his former teammates when Manawatu put the cup up against the zone winners.

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Tom Latham in action.

RESULTS ■ Petanque Clubs News Zealand South Island Petanque Tournament November 9 Pairs Plate Winners: Beverley Attewell and Marion Harrison; Third Place: Rewa and Stephen Kyle; Bowl Third Place: Mick Little and partner

New Zealand’s batsmen were left to ponder the definition of ‘test match’ last night, as three wickets, including that of century-maker Tom Latham, fell for 52 runs by lunch on the second day to bring Pakistan back into the test.

Any sense of ascendancy from the opening day evaporated when Latham was caught behind from a Rahat Ali delivery. Rahat pitched up and was rewarded with late movement.

Latham’s dismissal followed that of Corey Anderson who popped a catch to cover point driving on the up.

November 10 Singles: Plate Third Place: Marion Harrison; Consolation: Rewa Kyle

■ Tennis Primary Tournament Several Mid Canterbury players attended the Canterbury Primary Schools tennis tournament, coming home with a big string of successes.

Three players, Edward Dargue, Sam Bubb and Sophie Ness qualified for the South Island Finals in Dunedin next week.

Suddenly Jimmy Neesham and B-J Watling were tasked with rescuing the innings from implosion. They got on with the job, posting 33 for the sixth wicket.

Neesham toiled to 17 but ultimately couldn’t deliver, playing a Yasir Shah leg spinner casually only to see it fly to Misbah-ulHaq at short mid-wicket.

The weight of responsibility nursing the lower order sat well with Watling, who concentrated his way to 18 at lunch, taking a stroll towards square leg after each delivery to clear his head; the same couldn’t be said for Mark Craig who looked and deserved to be dressing room-bound when Boys Year 8 – Jamie Garbett (Cathedral Grammar) beat William Schniedeman (Medbury) 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 Girls Year 8 – Annie Coates (St Margarets College) beat Imogen Bell (Sumner) 6-2,6-2 Boys Year 6 – Jordan Edwards (Queenspark) beat Charlie Morrison (St Patricks Bryndwr) 6-4, 6-1 Girls Year 8 – Jade Feneon (Waimairi) beat Abby Mason (Selwyn House) 7-5, 6-0 Girls Year 6 and under division two finals: Amelia McKeown, Carew/Peel Forest.

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Rahat dropped a miscued slog sweep off Yasir. Craig scraped to 13 at lunch.

Despite a sound first day, New Zealand must have reservations about how their top batsmen are performing.

Big question marks remain beside the performances of Brendon McCullum, Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor, the spine of New Zealand’s recent successes.

In the first test they made a total of 91 runs; here they delivered 98 runs in the first innings but none of the trio generated a commanding score.

- Andrew Alderson travelled to UAE courtesy of Emirates. - NZH Boys Year 8 – Garbett, Schneideman, Bubb (Ashburton Intermediate), Edwin Dargue (St Josephs, Ashburton), Liam Adams (St Marks), Reece Falck (Heaton Intermediate), Jenner Johnson (Medbury), Nick Schneideman (Medbury).

Girls Year 8 – Coates, Bell, Megan Moore (Clarkville), Sophie White (West Melton), Luka Simmers (Governors Bay), Sophie Ness (St Josephs Ashburton).

Boys Year 6 – Edwards, Morrison, Diego Quispe-Kim (Christ the King) Girls Year 6 – Feneon, Mason, Jade Griffiths (Tai Tapu).

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RX Plastics became part of the global Aliaxis group in 2008. Aliaxis is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of plastic products for fluid transport employing more than 15,000 people in over 40 countries.

This is great opportunity for enthusiastic and well-motivated people to learn and enhance their skills in a manufacturing environment.

Receptionist / Office Administrator Due to a staff member moving out of the area, we now have an exciting position available for an experienced Receptionist/Office Administrator.

Great opportunity for a well organised person to join our friendly and dedicated Ashburton team.

This position is responsible for providing a wide range of administrative duties including: data processing and entry, answering and redirecting phone calls, supporting Manager, weekly and monthly reporting duties, processing of all vehicle deals, cash management duties, managing advertising for sales department and helping optimise all administrative activities so that customers continue to receive great service.

To be successful in securing this position it is essential that you: 1. Are a great organiser, capable of managing multiple and completing priorities.

2. Have excellent “people” skills including a strong customer service focus.

3. Are familiar with office administration procedures and systems and know how to really drive a computer.

4. Are a self-starter with loads of initiative.

5. Are capable of working at pace with a high level of accuracy.

6. Have some experience working in an office environment.

If you believe you have the attributes we need and are keen to join our successful team, we invite you to apply.

Please send your application and CV to Ray Girvan, Branch Manager by email to employment@ashburton.toyota.co.nz or phone Ray 03 307 5830.

Should you be interested in any of the positions offered, we can offer you an attractive commencement hourly rate of pay, clean, modern facilities and a great place to work.

Please send covering letter and CV to: darrend@rxplastics.co.nz

for the Rotomould positions

nigelh@rxplastics.co.nz

for the Quality Assurance position

jonnyg@rxplastics.co.nz

for the Injection Apprenticeship

petert@rxplastics.co.nz

for the Extrusion positions

Applications close November 28, 2014

DRUMMOND & ETHERIDGE

Agricultural Technician Drummond & Etheridge Ltd is a locally owned and operated business with branches in Ashburton, Timaru and Christchurch.

We are looking for a qualified or experienced agricultural Technician to join our Ashburton team in our purpose built facility.

You will be working on the premium John Deere brand, showcasing the best that there is in agricultural machinery.

Our workshop has an increasing amount of work, with highly trained technicians and valued support staff who work well together in a great environment.

We are proud of our retention of staff and believe that our strong focus on training and development means we have a high calibre of experience in our workshop to impart continued upskilling.

We are happy to re-train applicants who perhaps have already done a technical qualification in Automotive, Earthmoving or Trucking.

Otherwise we are looking for a Qualified Technician that has worked on a broad range of agricultural machinery with a high expectation of your own workmanship. You will be able to work well within our team, have great communication skills, a strong work ethic and be able to work unsupervised.

In return we can offer ongoing training and opportunities within a growing company that supports your strengths.

We offer our Technicians a broad range of products that keeps your daily work schedules interesting.

RX Plastics maintains an active random drug and alcohol testing policy.

• Sound appreciation of good Health & Safety work practices • Pass a pre employment medical including a drug and alcohol test • Be an active team member with initiative and a “can-do” attitude • Be physically fit • Show good written and verbal communication skills, as well as basic computer literacy • Current full driver’s licence • Experience working in a manufacturing industry would be desirable • Legally entitled to work in New Zealand

This role may initially be workshop based until sufficient training is completed to enter a full time Field Service role.

Balshando Farming Ltd. Dairy Farm Manager Required 1st June 2015 A rewarding opportunity for a top operator to take responsibility for the day to day running of a 850 cow new dairy conversion located 30km west of Ashburton, 10kms from Mayfield in Mid Canterbury.

We are looking to form and grow a mutually beneficial relationship with someone who is a team player, has excellent communication and record keeping skills and whose values include constant improvement towards excellence in their people, animal husbandry, and feed management skills, with a will to succeed in the industry.

To find out more about this opportunity please apply with an up to date CV and application letter to: Courtney Freller, HR Manager courtney@dne.co.nz or post to: Drummond & Etheridge Ltd PO Box 340 Ashburton 7740 Ph. 027 4867 773 for more details

Dispatch Manager

The newly converted 191ha milking platform will have high quality dairy pastures that are spray irrigated via 5 center pivots. The platform will be assisted by a neighboring 80ha wide border dyke block growing pasture and winterfeed. Another 84ha pivot irrigated lease block growing winterfeed and young stock compliments this into a tidy self-contained dairy unit.

Hobbs & Banks/Mayfield Transport Limited is a progressive transport company which operates a modern fleet of trucks out of South Canterbury. Due to retirement, we are looking for an experienced Dispatch Manager for our busy fertiliser division based in Geraldine.

A freshly acquired high quality herd will be milked through a new 60 bale rotary shed featuring milking plant with ACR’s, ATS, Pro track and in shed feeding.

Responsibilities of this position include: Manage fertiliser client database and effectively manage customer relationships to ensure service levels meet and exceed customer expectations Manage driver’s job scheduling and provide assistance with technical/mechanical troubleshooting/problem solving Monitor schedules and documentation to ensure timely completion of jobs and accurate record-keeping Conduct induction interviews, employee performance reviews, and provide guidance for employee improvement Ensure Health & Safety goals and objectives of the company are adhered to •

The position offers: One 3 bedroom house with double garage in a wellestablished setting. With local Primary and Secondary school bus routes available.

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Please apply with CV, covering letter and 3 referees before 28th November to Andrew and Sarah Carr by email sarah.trucky@farmside.co.nz

FULL TIME PICKER / PACKER We are seeking a physically fit, strong and reliable person to fill a position picking and packing orders.

You will be required to pick and pack orders on a daily basis, assist with the processing of incoming shipments, package/assemble and label products as required along with general warehouse duties.

We are looking for someone who is a self starter and enjoys challenging themselves.

We require you to have excellent work ethics, good maths and written skills, and a desire to work in a team environment. To be considered for this position you will need to be able to communicate clearly and have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

We offer a stable and interesting work environment plus long term career prospects for quality staff.

If this sounds like you, please email your CV, including references, to alasdair@cm.net.nz or post to: Picker/Packer Position CM Trailer Parts PO Box 124, Ashburton 7740 Applications close Friday, December 5, 2014.

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These are hands-on roles that involve the setting up and operation of modern equipment to standard operating procedures while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.

To be successful in any of these roles you will need to have:

Ashburton Guardian

Sporting Goods Salesperson Required Outdoor Adventure Sports is one of Mid Canterbury’s best known sporting goods stores and we sell a vast range of sports equipment to a vast range of customers!

We pride ourselves on being able to offer our customers the right equipment, at the right price with the right advice.

We currently have a full-time vacancy for a Sporting Goods Salesperson. We are looking for someone who has a passion for sports of all types and is a true people person. Sales experience is preferred but not essential. If you have the passion we are looking for and enjoy talking to people with a similar passion then we will give you all the sales training you will ever need.

To apply, please drop an up-to-date CV to: Chris at Outdoor Adventure Sports, 519 East Street, Ashburton.

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The ideal candidate will have: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills The ability to work effectively in a diverse multi-task environment Strong computer literacy and the ability to quickly learn software associated with the Fertiliser department Experience in fertiliser would be an advantage

If you have car, phone and internet, and 8-10 hours free each week, call now, ph/txt 027 466 7815 or 0800 500 005 or online at www. homecaredirect.co.nz

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We offer a competitive salary with benefits to the right applicant.

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

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Facility Manager Terrace View Retirement Village in Ashburton is a new “state-of-the-art” retirement village complex, in a park-like setting and is now fully occupied.

We need a charismatic and enthusiastic Nurse Manager to start immediately. The successful applicant will be supported by owners with an extensive knowledge of the aged care industry, but will also need to be able to work independently.

Attributes: • Strong leadership, management and communication skills with the ability to work with all relevant parties eg staff, residents, families, health professionals.

• New Zealand Registered Nurse with current practising certificate is preferred.

• Demonstrate a financial ability to understand and work with a budget.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to implement a business plan for the future of the village.

• Ability to build and lead a team.

• Health and Disability sector standards, Health and Safety, legislative knowledge Proven experience in management would be advantageous to this role.

The position would suit someone who wants to manage a brand new, state-of-theart retirement village in Mid Canterbury.

In return, the remuneration/employment package will reflect the role and responsibility that this position requires.

For further information, and applications, please forward C.V.’s to adam@ennor.co.nz Applications will close on Friday, December 5, 2014.

SITUATIONS VACANT

Mayfield Transport/Hobbs & Banks Transport Ltd is a rural based company which operates a modern fleet of trucks. We are looking for an experienced Class 5 Truck Driver.

Suitable candidates will have: • A FULL and current class 5 truck and trailer licence • Relevant driving experience (additional training will be given) • Self-motivation and a can-do attitude • Excellent references To apply, please call Mick on 03 303 6102 (extension 1) or 027 435 4371 or email your current CV to mick.mayfieldtransport@xtra.co.nz.

307 7900

Automotive Parts Sales Person Drummond and Etheridge Ltd have a long history in the Mid-Canterbury area, selling and servicing the renowned Nissan automotive brand.

We have now expanded into some well-known and reputable marine brands, such as Yamaha, Stabicraft and Haines Hunter.

We are looking for an experienced Parts Sales Person to complete our team at our Moore Street branch.

This role ideally suits someone with a mechanical background or aptitude, or solid experience in a parts interpretation or similar role. However we believe we can make a solid performer out of someone with the right attitude and motivation that perhaps has a logistics, stores or administration background.

You will have a retail personality with an outgoing and friendly manner, have drive and enthusiasm and be able to work in well with our talented team.

There are many opportunities to advance within the company - we offer training and development to those that have such talent and wish to advance and excel in their career.

You will be selling parts from our front counter to our diverse and loyal customers as well as servicing our busy workshop with their parts requirements.

The role requires someone with excellent attention to detail, an analytical mind, high functioning customer service skills, competent computer skills along with a parts, stores or mechanical background, preferably in the automotive or marine sector.

You will be passionate about cars/boats and the automotive/ marine sector and enjoy dealing with customers and individual requirements.

To find out more about this opportunity please apply with an up to date CV and application letter to: Courtney Freller, HR Manager courtney@dne.co.nz or post to: Drummond & Etheridge Ltd PO Box 340 Ashburton 7740 Ph. 027 4867 773 for more details

9.00am - 11.00am HAKATERE MARAE HEALTH CLINIC. Open Wednesdays, donation for the service. Hakatere Marae, Main Road, Fairton.

9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Second time round op shop. Baptist Church. Cnr Havelock and Cass Street.

Thursday 9.30am M.S.A. TAI CHI. For beginners, starting to learn the next 24 moves. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street.

9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON. Great fun, everyone welcome. Racquets can be hired. Sports Hall, Tancred Street.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Large variety of toys for hire. Methodist Church Hall, Baring Square East.

Baling

Service Technician We currently have a vacancy in our store for a Service Technician who enjoys interacting with customers. Within this role you will be involved in the service and fitment of our tyres and related products.

Our team environment means you must be flexible and enjoy performing a variety of jobs within the workshop. You will need to be able to deal with people from all walks of life in a competent and pleasant manner.

You must have a friendly and helpful attitude to our customers and other staff and be part of a friendly team environment.

Healthy and Safety is a strong focus for Bridgestone Tyres Ashburton and you will be required to maintain high standards at all times.

While experience is an advantage, full training will be given to the right person. > Good remuneration > Full uniform > Opportunities for advancement > On the job training You must be prepared to work in excess of a 40 hour week which includes rostered Saturdays, and you must possess a full, clean driver's licence.

Applicants for this position should have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work permit.

Please apply in person, with CV, by November 22, to:

Jeff Roddick, Owner Operator Bridgestone Tyre Centre Cnr Cox & East Streets Ashburton

Massey Fergusson 2170 XD high density baler

Operating 4x3 Massey Fergusson 2170 XD 3x3 Massey Fergusson 2150 Roto Rake, Vee Rakes, Wrapper Family owned & operated business servicing the district for the past 15 years Please phone for options to market your straw “We bale, you sell” “Quality workmanship, full accountability’

Call Ross Tait Contracting

James Hamish Ross

027 558 7205 027 430 5885 027 430 5884 302 5872

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

Ashburton Borough School "Labor Omnia Vincit"

Thai chef wanted To join a Thai restaurant in Ashburton Candidate must have 5 or more years in Thai cooking / restaurant.

Thai national standard skill test level 1.

Applicants can send their CV to Charming Thai Restaurant 82 McMurdo St, Tinwald, Ashburton Apply online at www.charmingthai.co.nz

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Fixed Term Teacher 2015 Ashburton Borough School is a full primary school catering for students years 1 - 8.

We are seeking an experienced Teacher for a fixed term role in 2015.

If you are looking to enhance your career and gain valuable experience in our team we want to hear from you for this position: 0.6 FTTE Mon-Thurs (9-12.30) with a focus on Literacy and Inquiry To apply email the Principal: sam.winterbourn@ashborough.school.nz including a current CV and two referees

by Friday, December 5, 2014.

For all subscriber enquiries, missed delivery, new subscriptions, temporary stops, call our subscriber hotline 0800 274 287 0800 ASHBURTON

TRADES, SERVICES

4 TINT-A-WINDOW solar protective films, UV block, fade, heat and glare control, privacy and safety films for glass. FREE quotes - 20 years local service, Bill Breukelaar - phone 0800 368 468. www.tintawindow.co.nz SUN CONTROL WINDOW TINTING - Professional window tinting for cars, homes & offices. Quality films for privacy, UV (fading), heat, safety & security. Phone Craig Rogers your ONLY local applicator 307 6347 or 0800TINTER. Member of Master Tinters NZ.

RURAL TRADING POST

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

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

 Commercial  Farm

Contact Des anytime for an obligation free quote.

Ph 03 308 9936 or 0274 323 258

10.00am MID CANTERBURY LADIES PROBUS CLUB. Coffee morning, Robert Harris, 361 West St. 10.00am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

10.00am - 12noon.

WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Tasmanian doubles. The Domain.

10.00am - 4.00pm

ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. All welcome. 254 Cameron Street.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises, suited to people with walking aids. M.S.A. Social Hall. Havelock St. 11.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHRUCH. Mid-week service and lunch. 48 Allens Road.

1.00pm - 4.00pm

WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association. The Domain, Philip Street.

1.15pm GOLF CROQUET WAIREKA. Doubles, drawn partners. Waireka, Philip St. 7.00pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Sequence dancing, Pipe Band Hall, Creek Rd. 7.00pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH.

Real women walking group. 48 Allens Road.

7.00pm ASHBURTON TRAVEL CLUB. Social time, followed by AGM, entertainment and supper. St David’s Union Church lounge, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

7.00pm - 9.30pm MID CANTERBURY LINE DANCERS. Instructor Annette 307-7138a/h. Tinwald Hall.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH. Goodwill shop, sale of pre-loved clothing.

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

9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Second time round op shop. Baptist Church, Cnr Cass and Havelock Streets.

10.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit kidz, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven.

10.30am RAKAIA REAL WOMEN. Real women circuit training in the hall, St Andrews Church, Bridge Street, Rakaia.

10.30am ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. Story and rhyme time for under 5’s.

Children’s Library area, Havelock Street.

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

1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC 3.

Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

1.30pm HINDS GARDEN CIRCLE. View growing of Peony’s. BYO afternoon tea. 58 Carters Road, Allenton.

1.30pm M.S.A. PETANQUE. Come and try Petanque, everyone welcome. Racecourse Road.

7.30pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Old time / sequence dancing. Learn to dance, all welcome. Pipe Band Hall, Creek Road.

7.30pm - 9.30pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD. A.G.M, all members and new members very welcome. senior Centre, Cameron Street.

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REAL ESTATE

Open Home: Saturday 10.45am – 11.15am

370 Havelock Street

• Brand spanking new three bedroom home • Open plan kitchen, dining and lounge • Ready for you to move into immediately

$465,000

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS170914

Open Home: Saturday 11.30am – 12 noon

367 Burnett Street

Offers Over $380,000

• Gorgeous 1920’s character home • Four bedrooms or two living areas • Double garaging and off-street parking View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS101014

Helena Ratten 0274-577-998

Leo Ratten

PA to Helena Ratten

03 308-6497

Open Home: Saturday 1.00pm - 1.30pm

1 Wisteria Place

Offers Over $400,000 22 Elmwood Grove

• Four bedrooms, ensuite, walk-in-robe • Two living areas, double garage • Option to purchase section next door

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS160314

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS100914

Lynne Bridge 0274-106-216

Jill Leonard 0274-982-500

Roberta Rutledge 027-228-7843

Lisa Kenny Dave Thomson 027-642-8200 027-6011-426

Location:

Lowcliffe, Mid Canterbury

Lease:

• 183 hectares, comprising • 96 hectares centre pivot irrigated • 87 hectares non-irrigated

Term:

15 December 2014 to 31 August 2017

Right of Renewal:

2 years to 31 August 2019

Tenders close:

1 December 2014

For tender documents contact: Cuningham Taylor Law (Bruce Taylor) Phone: (03) 379-2605 or bct@ctlaw.co.nz

let your

silver shine!

Karyn Cox 027-77-66-497

Lyn Doig 0274-736-825

Phillip Kenny 0274-753-669

PUBLIC NOTICES

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Farm For Lease by Tender

RENTAL MANAGER RENTAL MANAGER BUSINESS OWNER

Phone 03 308-6497

112 - 114 Tancred Street, Ashburton RURAL TRADING POST

$550,000

• Three bedrooms, master has walk in wardrobe • Tiled bathroom, large walk in shower • Double internal accessed garage

Is your silver looking worn, dull and more like brass?

Cups and trophies broken or need engraving removed?

Notice of Election 2015 Election of Directors to the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd Board

IN STORE DAY

With Glenn our Silver Specialist Thursday, Nov 20, 9.30am – 3pm, Time for Diamonds Bring in your cups and silverware to get a quote for restoration

Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd gives notice that elections will be held in 2015 for the following electoral districts: Northern North Island One Position Northern South Island One Position Invitation for Candidate Nominations Nominations are called for candidates to stand for election for these two electoral districts.

Nominations must be on the official form, which can be obtained from the Returning Officer on the Election helpline on 0508 666 447.

Nominations must be received by the Returning Officer by 5 pm on Friday 19th December 2014.

WE CAN...

Re-silver cups, trays, cutlery Re-silver fishing lures Re-silver headlight lenses Remove engraving & re-attach handles Repair broken and dented trophy cups, trays and silverware.

Registration for the

Ashburton District Christmas Community Lunch 2014 The lunch is being held at the Sinclair Centre, at the rear of St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Park Street, Ashburton at 12.30pm on Christmas Day and there is no charge. This lunch is for anyone who would like to share Christmas Day with others.

If you have any questions please phone Ann 308 0333 and leave a message.

You are warmly invited to share this special time with us.

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Numbers attending: Adults ............Children............................

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Do you need help with transport (please circle one): Yes / No Would you like to perform at item at lunch (please circle one): Yes / No

Please return this form to: The Trevor Wilson Centre, 215 Tancred Street, Ashburton, to Community House, 155 Tancred St, Ashburton or PO Box 581, Ashburton 7740

by Wednesday, Dec 10, 2014, if possible.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Allenton Rugby Football Club (Inc)

The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Clubrooms on Friday, November 28, 2014 at 7.30pm Secretary Alister Glassey.

MOTORING VEHICLE GROOMING, cars, utes etc. Interior, Exterior, cut and polish. We can pick up and deliver, Robinson Street.

Auto Groomers, 13 Robinson St, phone Paul 027 887 4786.

FOR SALE CONTAINERS for sale or hire, ex shipping: general and insulated. Sidelifter available for delivery. Wilson Bulk Transport, Phone 308-7772.

SEARCHING for the perfect little present? Or something for that secret Santa gift at work? Kitchen Kapers have just the thing, delicious carrot cake fudge, reindeer fudge, angels, Christmas bark and more!

CARAVANS, TRAILERS CARAVAN FOR SALE - Swift Challenger 440 four berth.

Light weight only 800kg.

Shower, toilet, fridge, heater etc. Near new rope less awning. Tidy for age. Very realistically priced. Phone 308 7700 or 027 221 3930.

WHEEL alignments at great ADULT prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an ENTERTAINMENT alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills ASIAN: Pretty, classy, sexy Street. Phone 308-6737. body. Real busty. Friendly and good service. Phone 021 086 93321.

LIVESTOCK, PETS BUYER of unwanted animals. Cattle, bobby calves, CINDY Kiwi, 38, size 6, horse and all farm animals. attractive, busty, long hair.

We also sell pet food. Call GFE. Phone calls only. 027 Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 448 7011.

621, A/H 03 348 9439.

SERVICE Bulls to Lease or Buy for Dairy cows. Jersey and Red Devons, Phone John Benefield 027 227 6075.

MEETINGS, EVENTS

Notice Of Annual General Meeting Of Mid Canterbury Netball Centre Inc Monday, December 1, 2014 at 7.30pm in the Netball Pavilion.

Business: Apologies Roll Call Confirmation of Minutes of 2013 AGM Presentation of Annual Report Presentation of Awards Election of Officers General Business

Election Day will be Friday 27th February 2015.

Elections will be conducted by postal and internet voting and forms will be posted out in February 2015.

To be eligible to vote, a livestock farmer must, on 30th June 2014, have owned at least 250 sheep, or 50 beef cattle, or 100 dairy cattle.

Livestock farmers owning at least the minimum number of livestock in either of the above two electorates should contact the Election helpline to check if they are on the electoral roll or to get a voter registration form. To vote, you must be on the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd electoral roll by 5pm on Thursday 29th January 2015.

A copy of the roll for each electorate is available for inspection at the office of: Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd, level 4, Wellington Chambers, 154 Featherston Street, Wellington 6011.

Election Helpline: 0508 666 447 Warwick Lampp Returning Officer – Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd 0508 666 447 PO Box 3138, Christchurch 8140 wlampp@electionz.com

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ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

RENTAL

AQUATIC CLUB

INC. MODERN three bedroom home on Cox Street, internal The Club AGM access garage and easy care FOR RENT - Three bedroom section. Rent $420pw, refer- will be held upstairs at brick house. Heat pump $340 ence essential. Available Braided Rivers on per wk. Ph 027 480 5662.

Dec 5, 2014. TradeMe Monday, #802581010, Phone B & N job: C50454 24 November 2014 HOUSE TO RENT - Three Properties 021 1198 222. at 7.00pm. bedroom, log fire, single ze: no formatAll : welcome. garage, ¼ acsisection, SUE - attractive and busty. dogs. Tucker St location.

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FIREWISE TIPS FOR SUMMER

Now is the time to get stuck in and reduce the fire risk at your place. Ensure you: • • • • • •

Clear any burnable materials around your home or sheds Clean any debris from gutters Keep your roadsides mowed Be vigilant about birds nesting in tractors Clear wind storm debris before it gets too dry Make sure all driveways and access ways are at least 4 metres high and 4 metres wide to allow emergency vehicles access • Don’t light a fire you can’t stop Ashburton District Council and the Northern South Island Regional Rural Fire Committee urge everyone to be firewise this Summer. Learn more at www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

PUBLIC NOTICE

HINDS COMMUNITY MEETING

Road Closure Proposal

A Hinds and District Citizens Association is being established and will meet regularly to discuss and implement community projects in the Hinds district.

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Ashburton District Council, for the purpose of allowing the Festival of Pipe Band Music to hold a street march, proposes to close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder.

Roads proposed to be closed: Elizabeth Street, from Walker Street to Grigg Street Grigg Street, from Elizabeth Street to Philip Street Philip Street, from Grigg Street to Wills Street Period of closure: From 12.30pm until 1.30pm on Sunday, 25 January 2015.

Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge notice of their objection and grounds thereof in writing by 4.00pm on Friday, 21 November 2014, at the office of the Ashburton District Council.

Road Closure Proposal Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Ashburton District Council, for the purpose of allowing Rosco’s Ashburton Wheels Week Committee to hold the 2015 Street Parade, proposes to close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder.

Roads proposed to be closed: Kermode Street, from East Street including all of Mona Square East Street, from SH1 at the southern end to Cameron Street Moore Street, from SH1 to East Street Havelock Street, from SH1 to East Street Cameron Street, from East Street to Victoria Street Baring Square East, from Cameron Street to Havelock Street Havelock Street, from Baring Square East to SH1 Period of closure: From 9.30am until 12.00 noon on Sunday, 17 May 2015.

Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge notice of their objection and grounds thereof in writing by 4.00pm on Wednesday, 10 December 2014, at the office of the Ashburton District Council.

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

The community is meeting to consider the Association’s development and the process to elect representatives.

The meeting will be at 7.30pm on Wednesday 26 November in the Supper Room at the Hinds Community Centre. All residents are welcome to attend.

For further information please contact Stuart Wilson on (03) 308 0177.

WATER CONSERVATION In summer, exceptional demand for water can sometimes limit the ability of our schemes to consistently deliver water to all properties at the required pressure.

Water conservation measures are used to even out demand and enable residents to continue to enjoy reasonable use of water for gardening and other non-essential purposes.

Ashburton District Council advises residents connected to Council water schemes, that “Level 1- alternate day” water conservation measures are in place until further notice.

Water conservation measures apply to any use of water from a hose connected to a Council water supply, including garden irrigation systems.

Level 1 - Alternate Days Water Conservation Scheme

Days You Have Full Use of Water

Lake Hood

Even numbered properties - even dates Odd numbered properties - odd dates

Up & Coming Meetings Environmental Services Committee Meeting Thursday 20 November 2014, 1.30pm Service Delivery Committee Meeting Thursday 20 November 2014, to follow Environmental Services Finance & Business Support Committee Meeting Thursday 27 November 2014, 1.30pm Council Meeting Thursday 11 December 2014, 1.30pm

Career Opportunities • People & Capability Officer

Tenders • WW-BE10 Ashburton Sewer Renewals 2014/15 For more information, visit www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

ASHBURTON DOMAIN

Further information on Council’s water conservation approach and tips on how to conserve water are available from www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

If you’re looking for a great picnic spot this spring, the Ashburton Domain is the place to be.

WEBSITE

Located within walking distance of the Ashburton town centre, the Domain is a great family spot with gardens, playgrounds, paddling pool and playing fields for recreational activities.

Find out what’s happening at your local council on the Ashburton District Council website. It’s easy to use and has all the information you need about the services that the Council offers you.

Visit www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

PO Box 94, Ashburton 7740

Head down to the Ashburton Domain with your family for a great time this spring.

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www.guardianonline.co.nz CRYPTIC ACROSS 1. Underworld US lawyer in contempt (7) 5. Concerning a boxing match (5) 8. Almost depend on comfort for liberation (7) 9. It’s worth taking a turn forbidden in depression (5) 10. Own up – and wash before arrival (4,5) 12. View the throne for a bishop (3) 13. Rain-guard lacks measure of cloth for creating shade (5) 17. Greeting Thomas initially is a great success (3) 19. Moderate ill-humour consumed it (9) 21. New father taking a point to be quiet (5) 22. Begin the French surprise (7) 24. Observe about fifty quietly doze (5) 25. Record swallowed by dog it makes the guilty party (7)

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14. First course for a race official (7) 15. The newspaper’s felonies (6) 16. Clever to take in European Community and change allegiance (6) 18. In part he remains in that place (5) 20. Notes Greek character to be read as printed (5) 23. Sicken excellent learner (3)

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CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) With life set to become progressively busier over the coming weeks having the right work/life balance is a must, as is learning from the past.

LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) The Moon’s first visit to your communication sector since Mercury left brings a chance to give your emotional responses a voice.

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) The Moon’s last visit to your income sector before new doors open on the work front in less than 3 weeks time brings a timely nose for money.

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A disturbed westerly flow affects New Zealand.

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6am Breakfast 9am Good Morning 10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 30 11am The Chase 3 0 Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR Andy hides his pain from Moira and Bernice; Leyla is determined to make amends; Priya is nervous. 0 1:30 Coronation Street PGR 3 0 2pm Packed To The Rafters PGR 30 3pm Selling Houses Australia Extreme Bill, a real estate agent in Beachmere, cannot work out why his neglected and overpriced units will not sell.

3:55 Te Karere 2 0 4:25 The Chase 0 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 Dynamo – Magician Impossible PGR 0 8:30 F Intrepid NZ Kevin and Jamie retrace the route of four men who took on the uncharted Karamea River in 1954. 0 9:30 N Dreams Lie Deeper PGR A documentary following Dave Dobbyn on his journey to write a song in memory of the 29 miners who lost their lives in the Pike River disaster. 0 10:30 One News Tonight 0

6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Tiki Tour 0 6:55 My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic 3 0 7:20 Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated 3 0 7:45 Thundercats 3 0 8:15 Paw Patrol 3 0 8:40 Noodle And Doodle 3 0 8:50 Fireman Sam 3 0 9am Infomercials 11am Neighbours 3 0 11:30 Home And Away 3 0 Noon Shortland Street PGR 3 0 12:30 Jeremy Kyle USA AO 1:30 Jeremy Kyle USA PGR 2:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 3:28 Angry Birds Toons 3 3:30 Kung Fu Panda 3 0 4pm Kickin It 3 0 4:30 The 4:30 Show 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm Friends 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0 7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 Mike and Molly PGR 0 8pm The Middle 0 8:30 The Big Bang Theory PGR 0 9pm 2 Broke Girls AO 0 9:30 Kitchen Nightmares AO Chef Ramsay meets Pete, who claims his family-owned restaurant makes the best pizza in Denver, based on a review from the 1980s, but a taste test disproves the claim.

0 10:30 Devious Maids AO 0

11pm Offspring AO 3 0 Midnight 999 – What’s Your Emergency? AO 3 0 1:05 Te Karere 3 2 0 1:40 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2 0

11:30 The Inbetweeners AO 3 0 Midnight Who Gets The Last Laugh? AO 3 12:30 Tabatha Takes Over AO 3 0 1:30 Infomercials 2:30 Private Practice AO 3 0 3:20 Switched At Birth 3 0 4:05 Pair Of Kings 3 0 4:30 Regular Show PGR 3 4:40 The 4:30 Show 3 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Beat My Build 7:30 Back To Basics With Nick Nairn 8am Holiday Heaven On Earth 8:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British 9:30 Better Homes And Gardens 11am House Crashers 11:30 Dig Wars Noon Location, Location, Location 1pm My Dream Home 2pm Beat My Build 3pm Back To Basics With Nick Nairn 3:30 Holiday Heaven On Earth 4pm Sophie In The Souk 4:30 The Cook And The Chef 5pm Storage Hoarders 6pm Gourmet Farmer 6:30 Yard Crashers 7pm Toy Hunter Jordan Hembrough scours America for hidden treasures to sell to buyers around the world.

7:30 Ray Mears’ Close Encounters Survival expert Ray Mears follows two of Australia’s most iconic animals, the saltwater crocodile and Tasmanian devil.

8:30 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction 9:30 Matt Hayes’s 24-Hour Rod Race 10:30 Toy Hunter 11pm Storage Hoarders

THURSDAY

Midnight Gourmet Farmer 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Back To Basics With Nick Nairn 1:30 Holiday Heaven On Earth 2am Sophie In The Souk 2:30 The Cook And The Chef 3am Yard Crashers 3:20 Combat Hospital PGR 4am Ray Mears’ Close Encounters 5am Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction

TV THREE

FOUR

6am 3 News – Firstline 8:30 Infomercials 10:25 Rachael Ray 3 11:25 Celebrity MasterChef 3 Noon 3 News 12:30 Baggage PGR Game show hosted by Jerry Springer.

1pm Dr Phil AO 3 2pm The Block New Zealand – Unlocked 3 0 3:05 Food Glorious Food The experts arrive in Devon, where home cooks from across the South West are out in force.

4:10 Entertainment Tonight 4:40 Big Brother Australia 3 Fifteen housemates remain, and it is time to decide who will be next to leave.

6pm 3 News 7pm Campbell Live 7:30 Hercules – The Human Bear Story of a trained grizzly bear from Scotland who appeared in several cameo roles for television productions, and was owned by wrestler Andy Robin and his wife, who bought him from a wildlife park in Aviemore as a cub. 0 8:30 3rd Degree 0 9:30 Gang Related AO 0 10:30 The Paul Henry Show 11pm NCIS – Los Angeles AO (Starting Today) 3 Callen is placed on suspension for the public shooting of the Chameleon; Hetty adjusts to retired life. 0 Midnight Infomercials

PRIME 6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 7am Harry’s Practice 3 Filmed on location at Dr Harry’s veterinary practice in northern Tasmania.

7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Test PGR 3 Celebrities and viewers answer moral questions.

1pm American Idol 3 3pm Bondi Rescue 3 3:30 The Late Show With David Letterman 4:30 Hot Bench Judge Judy and other judges exchange debate before giving a verdict.

5pm Deal Or No Deal 3 5:30 Prime News 6pm The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 3

6am Football – A-League (Replay) Adelaide United v Wellington Phoenix. From Coopers Stadium, Adelaide.

8am Bowls – Australian Premier League (Replay) Day One. From Club Pine Rivers, Brisbane.

1pm Basketball – NBL Championship (Replay) New Zealand Breakers v Wollongong Hawks. From the Vector Arena in Auckland.

3:18 Cricket – ICC Awards 4:18 L Cricket – International Australia v South Africa – Third OneDay International. Coverage of the morning session from the Manuka Oval in Canberra.

7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 King and Maxwell PGR 8:30 M Independence Day AO 1996 Action Sci-fi.

As alien craft begin to destroy the world’s major cities, a group of Earth survivors must defeat them.

Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Randy Quaid.

7:55 The Crowd Goes Wild An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

8:25 L Cricket – International Australia v South Africa – Third One-Day International.

Coverage of the afternoon session from Manuka Oval in Canberra.

11:50 Entertainment Tonight 12:15 Infomercials

11:30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon A celebrity chat show.

12:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

1am Home Shopping 2am The Crowd Goes Wild 3 2:30 Home Shopping

12:30 Fox Sports News 1am The Crowd Goes Wild 1:30 Football – A-League Highlights Show 2am Football – A-League 2:30 Cricket – International 3am Football – International 3:30 #SkySpeed 4am Golf – US PGA Tour 5am Golf – LPGA Tour 5:30 Golf – European Tour

THE BOX 6am Law And Order MV 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Pawn Stars PG 7:40 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 8:05 Survivor – Vanuatu PG 8:55 NCIS – LA MV 9:45 SVU MV 10:35 NCIS MV 11:25 Elementary MV 12:15 Chosen MVL 1:05 NCIS – LA MV 1:55 Law And Order MV 2:45 Survivor – Vanuatu PG 3:35 Raw MC 6:35 The Simpsons PG 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 NCIS MV 8:30 NCIS – LA MV 9:30 Criminal Minds 16VS 10:30 SVU MV 11:30 NCIS MV

THURSDAY

12:30 Survivor – Vanuatu PG 1:25 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 1:50 Law And Order MV 2:40 SVU MV 3:30 NCIS – LA MV 4:20 Criminal Minds 16VS 5:10 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG

SKY SPORT 2 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga o te Motu 3 6:30 Ako 3 2 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 #Hakanation 3 8pm Kuia 3 8:30 Taniwha Rau 9:30 Te Tepu 2 10pm Te Kauta PGR 3 10:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga o te Motu 3 11pm Te Kaea 3 2 11:30 Closedown

DISCOVERY

9:30pm on TV One

MOVIES PREMIERE

6am Auction Hunters PG Quadzilla Attacks. 6:30 Deadliest Catch PG 7:30 Man v Wild PG 8:30 MythBusters PG Jato Rocket Car – Mission Accomplished?

9:30 Gunslingers M The Tombstone Vendetta.

10:30 The Unexplained Files M 11:30 True Crime With Aphrodite Jones M 12:30 House Of Horrors – Kidnapped M 1:30 Redrum M 2pm Redrum M 2:30 Commandos PG 3:30 Aeroplane Repo PG 4:30 Deadliest Catch PG 5:30 MythBusters PG 6:30 Marooned M 7:30 Yukon Men M 8:30 Yukon Men M 9:30 Highway To Sell PG 10:30 Ice Lake Rebels M 11:30 I (Almost) Got Away With It M

THURSDAY

Dreams Lie Deeper

12:30 Deadline Crime With Tamron Hall M 1:30 Nightmare Next Door M 2:30 Auction Hunters PG 3am Deadliest Catch PG 4am Jungle Gold PG 5am Dirty Jobs PG

6am 47 Ronin MV 2013 Action Fantasy. Keanu Reeves, Rinko Kikuchi.

8am Krews M 2010 Thriller.

Brian Geraghty, Jonathan Cake.

9:45 Chasing Mavericks PGL 2012 Drama. Gerard Butler, Jonny Weston.

11:40 This Is The End 16VLS 2013 Comedy. James Franco, Jonah Hill.

1:25 47 Ronin MV 2013 Action Fantasy. Keanu Reeves, Rinko Kikuchi.

3:25 Profile Of A Killer 16 2012 Thriller. Joey Pollari, Gabriele Angieri.

5pm Seven Psychopaths 16VLS 2012 Comedy. Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson.

6:50 Hummingbird 16VLS 2013 Action. Jason Statham.

8:30 The Bag Man AO 2014 Thriller.

Robert De Niro, John Cusack.

10:20 Admission ML 2013 Comedy.

Tina Fey, Paul Rudd.

THURSDAY

12:05 Dredd 18VL 2012 Action.

Karl Urban, Lena Heady.

1:40 Profile Of A Killer 16 2012 Thriller. Joey Pollari, Gabriele Angieri.

3:15 The Bag Man AO 2014 Thriller.

Robert De Niro, John Cusack.

5am Dredd 18VL 2012 Action.

7am Ali MVL 2001 Drama. Jon Voigt, Will Smith.

9:35 Gone Baby Gone 16VL 2007 Crime. Casey Affleck, Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris.

11:25 Harrison’s Flowers 16VL 2001 Drama. Andie MacDowell, Adrien Brody.

1:25 Scott Pilgrim v The World MVLS 2010 Comedy. Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead.

3:15 Gone In 60 Seconds MV 2000 Action. Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie.

5:10 Semi-Pro MLS 2008 Comedy.

Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson.

6:40 Blood Work MVL 2002 Thriller. Clint Eastwood, Jeff Daniels, Anjelica Huston.

8:30 The Three Musketeers PGR 2011 Adventure. Logan Lerman, Matthew Macfadyen.

10:25 The Break-Up MLS 2006 Romantic Comedy. Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn.

6am Basketball – NBL Championship (Highlights) New Zealand Breakers v Wollongong Hawks.

6:30 The Golf Fix 7:30 Golf – Big Break 8:30 Golf – Feherty 9:30 Rugby League – Four Nations (Replay) Final – New Zealand v Australia.

Noon Golf Central 12:30 Golf – Asian Tour (Highlights) Chiangmai Classic.

1:30 Tennis – Davis Cup Preview Show.

2pm Rugby – International (Replay) Scotland v All Blacks.

4pm Cricket – International (Highlights) Pakistan v New Zealand – Second Test, Day Two. 4:30 Sky Sport – What’s On 5pm Football – A-League Highlights Show 5:30 Football – International (Replay) Thailand v All Whites.

7:30 Rugby – International (Highlights) Scotland v All Blacks.

8pm Sailing – Volvo Ocean Race (Highlights) 9pm The Crowd Goes Wild 9:30 L Football – A-League Western Sydney Wanderers v Central Coast Mariners. From Pirtek Stadium, Sydney.

11:30 Fight Night On Sky Gilberto Ramirez v Fulgencio Zuniga.

12:10 Spy Game MVL 2001 Action.

Robert Redford, Brad Pitt. 2:15 SemiPro MLS 2008 Comedy. Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson. 3:45 The Three Musketeers PGR 2011 Adventure.

5:35 Blood Work MVL 2002 Thriller.

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Gimmegold might have been a novice on the track at yesterday’s Ashburton Trotting Club workouts, but she performed like a seasoned campaigner for the John Hay stable, taking out the 10th workout of the day in style. The Changeover-Charbella Gold three-year-old sat in the trail for the first few hundred metres, moving into the lead and cranking up the pace at the 1200 metre mark. From that point he left the rest of the field in little doubt that the race was his. When the challenges came, he simply stepped the pace up a notch, showing he still had running in the tank when he crossed the line a length clear of the Santanna Blue Chip–Alright on the Night four-year-old Give me the Night.

■ RUGBY

Fatigue not a factor for All Blacks

BY PATRICK MCKENDRY This part of the Northern tour has been a bit of a trap for the All Blacks over the past couple of years.

They pulled off the ultimate escape act against Ireland in Dublin in the final test of 2013, replacement Ryan Crotty finishing off an extraordinary movement in the dying seconds to score in the corner, with Aaron Cruden kicking the conversion from the sideline to win it.

And the year before they pitched up to Twickenham clearly tired, a level of fatigue

made worse by a stomach ailment which affected many in the squad during the week, and into an England ambush - one of only two losses suffered under Steve Hansen’s reign.

After arriving from Edinburgh, and their close 24-16 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield, however, the players are fresh and eager to play Wales under the roof at Millennium Stadium, one of the world’s great rugby arenas.

If they were in any doubt as to how much the Welsh value the game, they needed only to switch on the TV on Sunday

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night to see a BBC Wales show dedicated to the weekend’s international action in front of a studio audience and featuring the diverse opinions of former Wales internationals Gareth Thomas and Jonathan Davies, former All Black Xavier Rush, and former Auckland coach Wayne Pivac.

The chance to prove themselves ahead of next year’s World Cup is clearly a part of the excitement for the All Blacks, plus the fact that they have been managed extremely carefully by the coaching staff.

Last weekend, only Richie

McCaw and Ben Smith started against Scotland after playing the week before against England.

They are extremely fresh, a point touched on by Steve Hansen on arrival and picked up again yesterday by veteran hooker Keven Mealamu, who didn’t play at Murrayfield.

“We’ve arrived here really excited at the challenge we’ve got this weekend,” he said.

“I look around the team and when we were in the gym this morning the energy was really good. Man, we’re excited to be here in Cardiff.

“The feeling in the team is quite up ... We’re really excited for this week.”

Flanker Sam Cane said: “We’ve got guys who aren’t mentally and physically fatigued because they’ve been looked after and managed over the last three weeks.

“Everyone is in really good shape. There is a good feel, so we’ve got to build it during the week and peak on Saturday.”

This test will be the last they play in Europe before their opening pool game against Argentina at Wembley on September 20.

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