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False alarms anger rescuers

By Sam Morton Personal locator beacons are costing the country thousands every year, but they aren’t always saving lives, according to Methven Search and Rescue stalwart Ron Smith, In fact, the growing number of false alarms is angering authorities and a review into the release of the life-saving device is currently under the microscope.

New Zealand Land, Search and Rescue board member Mr Smith, who is also a board member of New Zealand Land, Search and Rescue, said the issue was a serious concern nationwide.

He feared the number of calls was fast outweighing the available funding and called for urgent action – backing calls for a fine system targeted at misappropriate beacon users.

His comments follow the actions of a local hunter who activated his beacon to get a ride with the rescue helicopter, after realising he was too tired to trek back to his car.

Just a fortnight ago, a Nelson man activated his emergency beacon because he was running late for a meeting.

The experienced mountaineer was tramping in the back country of Paringa in South Westland, before deciding he would catch a ride with the rescue helicopter after underestimating the time it was going to take to get back to his car.

However, despite that $10,000 stunt and waste of taxpayers’ money, Mr Smith said the man was not alone in his stupidity.

“We’ve had people set their beacons off because it’s raining, because they’re stuck in fog or even when their car is stuck in a river.

“Some of this is absolute idiocy and if we don’t do something, we

will run out of money and fast,” Mr Smith said.

Mr Smith believes a compulsory fine system would rapidly help change attitudes.

He suggested a fine for every beacon user, whether it was a genuine emergency or not.

“We’re a long way off that and I really don’t know what direction the review will go, but from a personal viewpoint, it wouldn’t worry me if people were charged for using their beacon,” he said.

“It may deter some people from using it, but that’s not the point – the point is there are too many people using the beacons unnecessarily and it is costing the taxpayers thousands every year.

“Funding for these rescue services is not forever ending,” Mr Smith said.

Mr Smith also called for better education around the correct use of locator beacons.

Currently, the penalties for misusing a beacon vary from a formal warning to a $250 fine.

However, Mr Smith believes penalties should be harsher to prevent “some idiots” calling on the rescue service and additional search and rescue teams.

“What happens if we have some idiot who can’t be bothered to walk back to his car, setting the beacon off and occupying the helicopter.

Then a few minutes later, someone is in a life threatening situation and there is no rescue service available ... it’s just commonsense and we’re looking at implementing a more robust system to combat that stupidity,” Mr Smith said.

Maritime New Zealand is now considering what action to take against the mountaineer who was late for his meeting, in a case that is likely to change the way people use beacons.

Fire-eater and circus performer Pascal Ackermann is rehearsing at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre this week.

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By Susan Sandys Circus aerials, fire effects, slapstick, clowning, and juggling will come together in a visual and comedic narrative at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre this week.

The Loons Circus Theatre Company of Lyttelton is preparing for the world premiere of The Lepidopterist tomorrow at 8pm, and have been rehearsing at the centre all week.

Creative director Mike Friend said performers would generally rehearse closer to home in Christchurch, but city venues were still out of action after the earthquakes.

He said the crew arrived at 7pm on Sunday and “very physi-

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cal” rehearsals had been underway since. He had jumped at the chance to use the ATEC when centre manager Roger Farr offered the venue free of charge.

“It’s just fantastic to have the support and facilities of the event centre,” Mr Friend said.

He was excited about the performance, which he himself had created and which writer Andy Johnson of London had

“filled in”. It would stage at the centre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, followed by performances at other venues around New Zealand, Australia and also in Edinburgh and Switzerland.

In style it would be similar to World Busker’s Festival performances, combining comedy, theatre, music and acrobatic skills. It was about a butterfly collector searching for the rar-

est of species. “It’s a very visual show, kids will love it as well as adults,” he said.

Lead actor Pascal Ackermann holds the world record for fire eating. He and Mr Friend said that record had not been easy to hold onto.

He first broke the record in 2009 with 78 fire sticks, only to be beaten by an Australian shortly afterwards. But in 2010 while in Rome he swallowed 89.

Mr Friend had to pick up Mr Ackermann from the airport shortly afterwards and remembers “his face was burnt to sh…”.

As a butterfly collector Mr Ackermann will not be eating any fire at the ATEC, but fire effects will be part of the performance, as well as plenty of aerial work as he spends half

his stage time with his feet off the floor.

“There aren’t many actors who can swing around from the ceiling and do all these tricks,” Mr Friend said.

The show also involves puppetry, to represent butterflies.

Mr Friend got the idea for the show when he saw a five minute sketch about a butterfly collector while hosting a fundraising cabaret several years ago.

“I loved that piece and I thought it could be developed into a theatre show.”

It was the earthquakes which gave him the opportunity to bring the idea to life. The Loons venue at Lyttelton was closed in the June 2011 earthquake which forced him to branch out and create solo works.

McMillan gets good hearing from select committee message afterwards reinforced his satisfaction after speaking to the committee about his concerns to Ashburton College princi- limit the powers of teachers to pal Grant McMillan has been search and seize student property. to Introducing Parliament the to push his point Mr McMillan, the only princiagainst the Education Amendment pal at the Education and Science Bill. select committee meeting among a And he believes his mission was host of several education officials, Dynamic design, intuitive technology and advanced a success. received a text from Rangitata performance start more car.

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Mr McMillan backed his written submission in Parliament yesterday to oppose proposed changes which could mean teachers may lose the right to search and seize school bags and personal student

property if they are suspected to be holding a banned item.

But he also took a moment to praise a proposal which would allow teachers more access to obtain cellphones and other technology to reveal suspected cyberbullying.

The first to appear at the select committee, Mr McMillan said he was taken by the in-depth questions put to him by the commit-

tee, who he believed took time to research and consider his views.

“What I asked them was, was there any consultation with myself and others? I can’t speak for everyone but from talking to people I know on the principals’ association there had been nothing at all,” he said after his first select committee meeting.

“It was also a chance for me to reinforce one of my main themes

around when you develop stuff that affects schools, people need to talk otherwise it creates more problems.”

Mr McMillan said the committee considered his points, saying New Zealand First MP Tracey Martin asked him how he thought New Zealand could get sniffer dogs into every school.

Speaking after the meeting, Ms Goodhew said she was impressed

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Ships rammed Crews aboard an antiwhaling protest ship in the Southern Ocean have escaped injury but are struggling to mend “significant damage” to their vessel after it was rammed by Japanese whalers.

Two protest ships belonging to anti-whaling organisation Sea Shepherd were hit by Japanese whale-processing factory ship, Nisshin Maru, this afternoon.

The boats, Steve Irwin and Bob Barker, have been following the vessel in the Southern Ocean to try to prevent the slaughter of whales.

Speaking from onboard Steve Irwin, Captain Paul Watson said the crews and boats were targeted in an aggressive attack.

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1500-strong crowd from the CBS Canterbury Arena to the Ministry of Education office in Christchurch on Tuesday.

Mr Verstappen, representing the New Zealand Educational Institute principals’ council, said the rally was in reaction to the botched process to close or merge schools, which left schools in limbo for months, unable to hire new teachers or enroll pupils.

“Nobody is trying to stop the idea of change, we all know it needs to happen,” he told the

Guardian yesterday.

“Our message is that the process needs to be handled better. For example, on Monday 12 schools that were earmarked to close or merge got the good news they weren’t closing and that’s a good result but the community is asking why they had to go through six months of hell to get to this point.”

Mr Verstappen was the MC of the event, standing his ground against the “poorly handled” process.

“It was something I was just asked to do in the position I’m in and I’m pretty used to standing up in front of crowds of people.”

Teachers, pupils and parents at the rally passed a vote of no confidence in Education Minister Hekia Parata, showing their anger against a string of blunders she has made in the contentious portfolio.

“There was a great desire among people to make a simple but clear statement to

the ministry. It was interesting at the rally that most of the 1200 to 1500 people were from schools that will continue to run,” the former Ashburton Borough deputy principal said.

“It was a good thing to be part of, Christchurch has lost so much in the past two years and one of the things they lost was the ability for people’s voices to be heard.

“The people that live here have to suffer the consequences of the decisions.”

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Fire calls put heat on employers

By Sam Morton When the fire siren goes, businesses in Mid Canterbury feel the heat.

So far this year, the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade has fielded more than 90 callouts, double the figure this time last year.

Yesterday, a further five incidents drove the tally closer to 100 callouts, averaging two callouts a day in just two months.

It is a trying time for businesses and with the 30-strong brigade being part of the district’s workforce, Ashburton perhaps feels the pressure more.

However, other brigades in the district are by no means exempt.

Take Murray Smith for example.

Mr Smith is the deputy chief fire officer in Rakaia and owner of Rakaia Automotive.

The siren sounds and Mr Smith and his only two employees Adam Williams and Darren Robinson drop their wrenches, leave the car bonnet up and whoosh, they’re gone.

Not because they want to get to the pub or because they fancy a mid-afternoon swim, no - these men are rushing to the local station to protect the community.

That’s right, the entire workforce are volunteer firefighters.

“It is difficult, but it’s what we have to do. The boys are really good too, they will come in and make the time up and we find that the majority of our customers are very understanding.

“It is lost productivity, but it’s a decision I made a long time ago. I have been part of the brigade for 35 years now and I would rarely miss a callout,” Mr Smith said.

Rakaia School principal Mark Ellis was behind the wheel of a large water tanker fighting a scrub fire on Chertsey Kyle Road this week.

Mr Ellis has been a volunteer firefighter for almost a decade, taking inspiration from his previous post as principal at Mayfield School, where he was also a firefighter.

“My wife and I were there in Mayfield in 1998, a couple of town-

• An ‘out-and-out liar’ A Te Puke rest home carer who took advantage of three vulnerable clients by stealing from them has been described as an “out-and-out liar” by the daughter of one of her victims. Carrie Fretton, 52, was already serving a sentence of community work for benefit fraud when she stole rings valued at $4800 from three clients - two of whom suffered from dementia.

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Rakaia Automotive owner and deputy chief fire officer Murray Smith (left) and his two employees Darren Robinson (centre) and Adam Williams down tools and leave the workshop at the sound of the town’s fire siren. ies, and the siren went off. We thought it was World War Three, we didn’t have any idea what was going on.

“I was curious and got involved.

I was a rural volunteer firefighter for about seven years before I was lucky enough to get the job here in Rakaia. At the time I asked the

board if I could continue to do my service for the brigade in Ashburton and that wasn’t an issue ... they were excellent,” Mr Ellis said.

However, as a school principal, Mr Ellis points out there are certainly times where responding to a callout is impractical.

“On Monday evening for example,

the siren went three times consecutively. I was in a meeting and was tied up, so I couldn’t get to any of them. I help out as and when I can, but the children, this school and my role as principal take priority.

“I am fortunate enough to have such a wonderful and understanding wife too ... it certainly makes for

interesting times, but we all do this for the community,” he said.

Although the brigades all deal with too many false alarms, the majority of their calls are genuine.

Wait a minute, is that the siren? *Read Saturday’s Guardian for a backgrounder on life as a rural firefighter.

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Ashburton County Lions Club member Barbara Borland (front) and Helen Allan expect to see 200 people turn out to Fashion with Flair, an event to raise money for Women’s Refuge and other charities.

Camp managers quit over ‘parasites’ The couple running the Buller District Council’s Punakaiki Beach Camp have resigned, saying they’re sick of battling with ‘parasite’ freedom campers.

Linda and Ross Eddy said the Department of Conservation’s (DOC’s) nearby Porarari River car

• The Ashburton Police are warning Allenton residents to be vigilant after a garage in Walshs Road was broken into yesterday, along with six other houses. The burglaries were reported to police on Tuesday and enquiries are continuing. If you see or hear anything suspicious, ring the police station on 307 8400, immediately.

• The Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade attended four callouts in quick succession yesterday. One crew battled a hedge fire on Davisons Road in Hinds, while the other headed to Wakanui Road after reports a burn-off had spiralled out of control. Both incidents proved to be minor.

• Less than 10 minutes later, the crews were called to a grass fire on Christys Road, near Pendarves, before attending to an alarm activation on Harrisons Road, in Ashburton.

A red vehicle similar to a police patrol car with red and blue flashing lights is pulling over unsuspecting Northland motorists and its plain-clothed occupants are pretending to be police officers. In the most recent incident a woman was pulled over, asked to provide ID and then questioned about how much money she had on her.

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Incidents attended to by the Ashburton Police and Mid Canterbury volunteer fire brigades recently.

Check out guardianonline.co.nz, for up-to-the-minute updates on every fire callout in the district during the week.

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Car smoking ban Backyard to become fashion catwalk ‘a no-brainer’ An Ashburton backyard will be transformed into a model runway and mini market as part of a fundraiser by the Ashburton County Lions Club.

The club will hold Fashion with Flair at Sue and Rod Green’s family home on Milton Road to raise money for the Women’s Refuge and other charities.

On Saturday, musical interludes, market stalls and a fashion parade will be on show, featuring seven models strutting attire from local clothing retailers in front of revellers who will be placed at tables dotted throughout the backyard.

Among those will be Ashburton County Lions Club member Barbara Borland, who has helped organise the event which is hoping to attract up to 200 people.

With half of the tickets sold she is expecting the fine weather to bring in the last minute guests with door sales at $25 each.

With the money set to go towards Women’s Refuge, Ms Borland said it was a worthwhile cause that was beneficial to some women in the community.

Fashion with Flair tickets can be purchased from Ms Borland on 3082414, with the event set to kick off about 1.30pm on Saturday.

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park free camp, which opened in December, had made their position untenable.

They said the free camp took business away from the council camp and freedom campers with no selfcontained facilities continually tried to freeload at the council camp.

Petty theft had increased.

Mrs Eddy said the last straw was an email last week from council’s

chief executive Paul Wylie ordering her and her husband to stop conducting “patrols” of the DOC car park.

Both she and her husband said they had only monitored the free camp to protect council’s business.

Mr Eddy said they could no longer cope with the free camp, the type of people it attracted, and the threat they posed to the council’s busi-

ness. “It’s been our job to protect the campground, the business and the rights of the paying guests. That’s all we have done. We are not the villains.

“These free camp areas will always attract the parasites, and that’s what they are.”

The Eddys will leave after their current contract expires on May 23.

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Banning smoking in cars is a no-brainer, according to a Mid Canterbury health promoter.

The issue has been in the spotlight in the past few days, following robust research from the anti-tobacco lobby group Ash. The study, which asked 25,000 14 and 15-year-olds how often they had been around smokers in a car over a week, produced staggering results.

Results, published in the New Zealand Medical Journal this week, revealed 100,000 children were exposed to secondhand smoke every week.

Ashburton smoking cessation practitioner Carly McDowell, of Public Health, feels strongly about smoke in cars and is right behind the push for smoke-free vehicles.

“Second-hand smoke increases children’s risk for problems like asthma and the statistics have certainly revealed some worrying trends,” she said.

“We always promote smokefree environments whether it’s their car or their home and

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that’s something we will continue to do. I’m definitely behind a law change to ban smoking in cars.”

Meanwhile, she has welcomed news that tobacco products will now be sold in plain packaging – removing any identity and branding.

Ms McDowell believes the Government’s announcement this week is a major step in the right direction to achieving a smoke-free country by 2025.

“It also targets the youth which is perfect, because what it’s doing is taking away any branding that may be associated as cool and making smoking boring.

“The hope is less school aged kids will find smoking appealing and ultimately help prevent the younger generation from starting. It’s about breaking the trend early,” she said.

Ash director Ben Youdan labelled the announcement as “crucial”.

New Zealand is set to become only the second country in the world to introduce plain packaging for tobacco, after Australia introduced the measure last year.

Police are investigating whether a space-saver wheel played a part in the crash which killed a Rotorua mother. Dianne Rickerby, 33, died on Sunday in a crash between Te Puke and Papamoa about 4.15pm. Her son remains in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital after firefighters cut him free from the wrecked Honda Integra.

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• Found guilty A man has been found guilty of fracturing his partner’s skull with intent to cause serious harm when he hit her with a spade. Napier resident Andrew Tauira Whatarau, 42, hit his partner in the head with a spade twice in the early hours of April 22 last year in what he claimed was selfdefence. The victim suffered a six centimetre wound to the back of her head, a fractured skull and bleeding around the brain.

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• Tractor, trailer rolls A tractor and trailer unit tipped over in Manawatu yesterday morning, blocking the south-bound lane of State Highway 1. The crash occurred about 1km south of Sanson. A crane was brought in to hoist the vehicle off the road. The tractor driver was not thought to have been seriously injur ed.

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• Hobbit boost A Wellington City Council report estimates that the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey contributed about $11.7 million to the local economy. The council estimated about 60,000 people gathered for the redcarpet event in Wellington last November.

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The ups and downs of cycling relishing the peace and quiet of the area and raving about the camping ground loos.

Coffee at the Mt Somers store courtesy of Jill Kerr was a great journey breaker and it gave us a chance to have a yarn with building official Gavin Bird who’d just whipped up to Lake Clearwater to inspect one of the holiday homes.

Mt Somers also gave us an opportunity to pop into the local school to chat with students.

Down the road we spotted Wayne and Jim Muckle baling, carting and shrink wrapping lucerne hay. That meant a fast ride across a bumpy paddock but it was worth the pain.

Wayne says they’re a dying breed as farmers, running sheep and cattle while their neighbours have succumbed to the lure of dairying.

Another quick stop to check out Wayne Parnham who was widening a gateway in a deer fence. He was just settling down for lunch but was happy to yarn.

Lunch. The Staveley Store had been in our sights all day, us and half the district. There were queues for tables and queues for coffee. About the only thing we didn’t queue for was the loo. A Christchurch garden group toddled off a bus, tourists stopped off, locals dropped by and Kristine and Derek Howden met up with their son Kirk for a birthday lunch.

What no one had told us was that the ride from Staveley to Alford Forest would be the journey breaker. Eight kilometres of uphill slog.

It was hell and we’ll pay tomorrow in aching legs. The only consolation was arriving at Alford Forest and finding local Kirsten Hubbard who assured us it was all downhill from there.

Shattered we lay on the grass unwilling to move. But eventually the sight of an oncoming cyclist prodded us into action - Frenchman Yannick Ulrici pedalling his way around the South Island.

We heard Peter and Lois Moodie chatting over their fence and they

By Sue Newman Life starts early in Mayfield.

While we were still rescuing our bikes from a shed behind the pub the good people of Mayfield and its hinterland were already up and going about their business.

As we pushed our way through town we spotted James Jarden with a big team of dogs on the back of his ute. He was stocking up on drench, planning a hard day in the stockyards at Gawler Downs.

The hill country shepherd, Lincoln graduate has farm ownership in his sights.

There was a definite autumnal nip in the air as we pedalled our way down Anama Settlement Road and we were just warming to our task when Ian Ludemann flagged us down.

“I hoped you’d be coming our way,” he yelled out the truck window. We stopped, yarned and were quickly joined by Irishman Merv Mead who was on his way to work.

Two minutes later Rod Green the rural postie stopped for a chat and to off-load a couple of parcels.

A swoop into Anama School Road and we were out on the scenic route where we spotted Bill Baldwin and Neill Stevens having a cuppa alongside the RDR. They’re part of the team that keeps the big irrigation race flowing and they reckon they’ve got the best job in the world.

“Welcome to our office,” they said.

We made good time, with the blessing of a downhill run, into Mt Somers where we found mum Olivia Evans hard at work cleaning chalets in the Mt Somers Holiday Park. Also in the park was dog groomer Leigh Lyttle who was busy giving Oscar the bichon a spruce up. She was enjoying it, Oscar was not.

Rangiora couple Rodger and Margaret Barson were more than a little surprised when we knocked on their caravan door. They were having a quiet three-day escape,

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A toddler found alone on the street on Auckland’s North Shore yesterday morning has been reunited with his parents. The boy, aged about 3 or 4, was found by a member of the public on Lake Rd in Takapuna about 4am. He spoke an unknown language, which made communication difficult, said police. The boy was initially kept at North Shore Policing Centre and was then taken to Child, Youth and Family in Takapuna where his parents arrived about 10am, said a police spokesman.

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Getting an early start on the day, hill country shepherd James Jarden and his team in Mayfield. welcomed us in. We sat in the shade and they told us of the days they farmed at Buccleugh before retiring to Alford Forest 18 years ago. That was when the scenic route wasn’t a racetrack for big trucks, Peter said.

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fast our legs could barely keep up.

With the Blue Pub in our sights, we made one more stop, a quick chat to Kathryn Mangin who’s working as a rousie for a few months before she heads to the United States on a PhD scholarship. Well done Kathryn.

Full stop. Blue Pub and a well earned rest in the sun before pick up and a return to Ashburton.

Tomorrow we’ll be back in the saddle and winding our way down to Rakaia.

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Welfare cheats’ partners liable Burn-offs spark OUR VIEW

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Partners of welfare cheats will be liable for prosecution and could face a year in jail or a $5000 fine under a law change.

Associate Social Development Minister Chester Borrows yesterday announced three new initiatives to clamp down on relationship fraud in the welfare system, which was believed to cost Government more than $20 million a year.

A new offence will be created to target partners or spouses of ben-

eficiaries convicted of fraud.

“Currently there are few options available to prosecute partners who know or benefit from such offending, leaving the entire debt with one partner,” Mr Borrows said.

He said that prosecuting partners who benefited from welfare fraud would ensure both parties who profited from the crime were punished, and the debt could be split between the two partners and recovered more quickly.

The Ministry of Social Development would be given more powers to seize partners’ assets to

recover costs.

There was expected to be 700 cases of debt-splitting a year once the legislation was passed.

The amendment to the law would relate to partners of people who claimed a Domestic Services Benefits or Sole Parent Support despite being in a “marriagetype”relationship.

The penalty for partners involved in relationship fraud would be a fine of up to $5000 or up to a year in prison.

In addition to the law change, the ministry would introduce tougher rules for beneficiaries who

had been dishonest in the past.

Three-quarters of the people who were charged with welfare fraud in the last financial year had previously ripped off the ministry.

These “low-trust” beneficiaries would have more restricted access to self-service transactions and would face more rigorous verification of their personal information.

The new policy would affect around 1000 beneficiaries.

The ministry would also formalise information-sharing with related agencies such as ACC, Inland Revenue, Housing New Zealand and the police.

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id Canterbury locals are getting used to the plumes of smoke billowing from the plains.

We are also starting to get used to the fire sirens going off in town.

Aside from the age-old issue of air-pollution and smog drifting into town, the burn-offs are causing a few headaches for our firefighters.

The calls from concerned citizens are starting to mount and so are the false alarms.

Farmers are starting to get grumpy with trigger-happy townies driving past and confuse a controlled burn-off with a fire threat and dial 111.

This even happened to our own news team recently when they spotted a massive blaze outside Methven. The local volunteers came rushing out, only to discover that the burnoff was well under control.

Farmers know their stuff and experienced men and women from the land know under what conditions they can burn their stubble paddocks.

The burn-offs can look spectacular and for the uneducated eye it can easily seem to be out of control.

To make matters even more complicated however, some burn-offs are totally under control one minute, only to turn into a full-on blaze the next when a few sparks fly into adjacent scrub or trees.

Exactly this scenario

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happened in Chertsey on Tuesday where the farmer maintained that the burn-off had been by the book, only for a random spark to take flight and start a blaze that needed firefighters to get it under control.

Driving around the district it is not hard to see how people can get the wrong impression.

Only recently I thought I was onto a massive blaze at Winchmore.

The cloud of dark smoke spread across the sky, indicating a substantial source. By the time I had raced 10km inland to reach the blaze, the smoke had dissipated with no sign of a big fire.

This is why the firefighters are advising locals to stay alert but remain sensible before setting off the fire alarms.

On Tuesday the alarms went off more than half a dozen times, but only the Chertsey fire seemed to be of any consequence. It disrupts the lives of the volunteer firefighters and the businesses that employ them.

At the same time the fire service does not want to deter people from calling in an emergency, which is where things can get a bit confusing.

For many of us it is often hard to distinguish one plume from another, but the key message remains the same. If in doubt, ring 111, even if it turns out to be a false alarm.

Relief as stolen lambs back home safe

By Corey Charlton An organisation which supports people with intellectual disabilities had 11 lambs stolen and then returned within the same night in Hastings.

In an incident starkly similar to an incident three years ago in which 14 stolen sheep were found in a Mazda 626 on the streets of Hastings, police discovered the

lambs about 1am yesterday, with alleged rustlers - in a Mazda hatchback.

They had been taken from a small block run by disabled support agency Idea Services off Maraekakaho Road, where they would be used for breeding and teaching the Idea Services clients the feeding and caring of animals.

Idea Services Hawke’s Bay area manager Tracey Lanigan said the lambs had been nurtured by the

group since they were about 3 weeks old, so they were delighted when they were returned safely.

Staff turned up at the site to discover the lambs were in the wrong paddock and a couple of them had ties around their legs, she said.

They called police, who confirmed they had been taken, then returned.

Hawke’s Bay police said they were “appalled” when on a routine patrol they stopped a Mazda hatchback vehicle they say was crammed

Cat meeting goes feral

By Kate Shuttleworth A sometimes heated public meeting has heard Gareth Morgan’s ideas on how to clamp down on cats that kill birds.

The economist and environmentalist spoke to an audience of about 200 people at the Karori community hall last night.

Dr Morgan said global data showed cats ate birds, and he disagreed with people who told him their cats didn’t eat birds. “Let’s do an autopsy and see.”

He said New Zealand had one of the highest rates of cat ownership - around 46 per cent of households own one or more cats.

The finger should be pointed at councils over wandering cats, Dr Morgan said. “We manage dogs, but not cats.”

He pleaded with cat owners to confine their cats or microchip them. “I don’t want you to loose your cat, so chip it”.

If stray cats were found with chips they should be kept, if not they should be euthanised, he added.

“I’ve had cats, when we had kids.

We don’t have one now.”

He encouraged people who did not own cats to trap and cage strays.

Dr Morgan said he would like to share his views with any area of New Zealand that uses a trap-neuter-release system, promoted by the SPCA, to control stray cats.

SPCA Wellington board member Emanuel Kalafatelis said after the meeting that the trap-neuter-release policy was used in small pockets in towns and cities throughout the country to control wild, stray cats.

Dr Morgan said there is no evidence that the policy had stopped wandering cats, and he suggested that - like dogs - stray cats should

be euthanised. Gareth Morgan opened his “cats to go” meeting by saying Karori was the best place for the meeting for the obvious reason it has a bird sanctuary - Zealandia.

He hoped it could become the country’s first cat-free suburb.

“I didn’t just wake up one morning thinking we’ve got to get rid of cats.

“I opened the meeting in Karori for the very obvious reason that it’s home to Zealandia, who are trying to reconstitute native New Zealand birds.”

Dr Morgan said ratepayers had put a lot of money into the sanctuary and deserved a cat-free suburb.

“The Council should take action, and in my view are being negligent.”

He said the SPCA had found themselves with the role of cat control. “It’s not their core business - their core business is to prevent cruelty.

“Council should control cat numbers.”

He said at present Zealandia was New Zealand’s biggest cat-food factory.

Dr Morgan showed footage of children in the Karori area who thought birds were more important than cats, and he said making Karori a cat-free zone would be like being in the right school zone and would increase property values in the area.

The audience heard him play bird sounds, including the sound of the bellbird and the North Island robin.

He said the birds sounds were slightly more attractive than the sound of “meow”.

Dr Morgan said he was prepared to fund a not-for-profit organisation that would rent cages and cat traps to people, with the profits going to Zealandia.

Dr Morgan then opened up the floor for questions.

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Dr Wayne Linklater, a restoration and ecology expert from Victoria University and a resident of Karori, said cats were the biggest problem because they were a social problem, whereas rats were not hard to control “because we’re all disgusted by rats.”

Dr Morgan put up a wanted list of SPCA board members, and criticised their trap-neuter-release policy.

He included their contact details.

“I am pleading with you not to give them another cent,” he said.

Mr Kalafatelis stood up to object.

“This has gotten personal.”

One woman left the meeting calling it a “bloody joke - get a life, mate”.

Cat-lover Heidy Kikillis and her indoor five-month-old cat Pancho Villa waited outside the Karori community hall before the meeting.

Ms Kikillis, who described herself as an ecologist, believed there was room for compromise. She said Pancho Villa is strictly an indoor cat and this could be a way to stop cats killing birds.

Dr Morgan called on people at the meeting to vote on three resolutions.

1. The SPCA stops its support for wandering cats.

2. The Wellington City Council reinstitutes pounds as the authrorised agency to control wandering cats and dispose of strays.

3. Karori should strive to become Wellington’s first cat-free suburb by requiring neutering, and prohibiting the introduction of new cats to the area.

The results of the votes, not scientific: 1. 61 for, 16 against 2, 63 for, 4 against 3. 46 for, 18 against.

Not everyone at the meeting voted.

- APNZ

with 11 hogtied lambs and four men about 1am yesterday morning. Constable Darren Cooper said it was only luck that none of the animals had died.

Four men have appeared in Hastings District Court, each facing a charge of theft and the ill-treatment of an animal. They are: Gino Syrus Butler, 21, Raniera Owen Nathan, 35, Healey Te Are-Paul, 22, and Nicholas Fido, 21. Butler’s occupation is listed as a butcher.

Farmers are being encouraged to remain vigilant for signs of livestock being stolen in light of the alleged theft and ill-treatment of the sheep early yesterday morning.

Federated Farmers president Bruce Wills said the theft of livestock was no different than “somebody going to the supermarket and helping themselves to food”.

“It’s plain outright theft,” Mr Wills said. “Farmers have got bills to pay and children to feed. Society

Mistreating stock earns five-year ban from owning cows

By Kurt Bayer A dairy farmer convicted of breaking cows tails, in the worst case of its kind animal welfare authorities had ever seen, has been banned from owning cows for five years.

West Coast farmer Michael Jackson, 43, admitted breaking or injuring 230 cows tails trying to usher them into his milking shed.

He claimed the practice of tail twisting was widespread in the dairy industry.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is calling on farm owners and the industry to report the animal cruelty.

Jackson pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to alleviate pain or distress in 230 injured dairy cattle under Section 11 of the Animal Welfare Act 1999.

At Christchurch District Court yesterday he was sentenced to 300 hours of community service, ordered to pay reparation of $223 for veterinary costs and was banned from owning cows for five years.

The damage to the tails occurred from about the end of October until late December 2010, with the farm owner being alerted to the situation at that time by another farm worker.

Canterbury/Westland District Compliance Manager Peter Hyde said a veterinarian had discovered that 46 per cent of the 500 cows had fractured or dislocated

tail bones, or soft tissue damage to the tail as a result of a twisting or lifting of the tail.

“This is the largest percentage of animals in a single herd we have seen that have been deliberately physically injured,” Mr Hyde said.

“This sort of behaviour will not be tolerated, and the court has made this message very clear.”

As a result, Jackson was suspended from his duties under suspicion of serious misconduct in the form of mistreating his stock and was advised of a disciplinary hearing.

He later abandoned his position at the farm with no notice.

Yesterday, the MPI said people in charge of animals have an obligation to the welfare of those animals, but accepted the vast majority of farmers and industry take their obligations very seriously.

Animal welfare breaches can be reported on the MPI’s hotline - 0800 008333 where calls can be treated in confidence if necessary.

“MPI and industry will continue to work together to help ensure this type of incident does not occur in the future,” a spokesman said.

Earlier this month, Waikino farmer Lourens Barend Erasmus was jailed for two years and one month for breaking the tails of 115 cows and hitting the animals with steel pipes and milking cups in the cow shed.

- APNZ

shouldn’t be tolerating this sort of behaviour.”

Mr Wills said he believed many New Zealanders did not realise how common rustling was.

“It’s something that we farmers live with daily,” he said.

“Any farmer has to be constantly vigilant to vehicles turning up at funny times of the day and night [and] to gates being left open. It is unfortunately all too common.”

-APNZ

Little Candy is quite the traveller.

The 2-year-old purebred chihuahua has somehow managed the 200km trip from Avondale in Auckland to Whangarei in a bit more than six months - all on her own.

Whangarei SPCA inspectorate team leader Helen Sweeting said Candy was found by a member of the public at the Maunu Rd lights and dropped off at the SPCA yesterday.

“Luckily she was microchipped so we used the reader and discovered she was registered,” Ms Sweeting said.

Candy was registered to Jamie Lyon, an Avondale resident who had reported her missing in July last year.

As soon as she heard from the SPCA, Mrs Lyon made the trip north from Auckland.

“When I got the call that she was up here, I couldn’t quite believe it,” she said.

Mrs Lyon admits Candy has always been a bit of a wanderer.

Before she went missing last year she’d made a new home 10 houses down from the Lyon house in Avondale.

The person who had taken her refused to give her back to the Lyons, until the local community constable got involved.

This time, however, Candy’s disappearing act went on for a bit longer.

“It was horrible. My daughters were just so upset,” Mrs Lyon said.

Ms Sweeting said it showed the importance of microchipping.

“Candy arrived here with no collar and no tags. The only way we could identify her was with her microchip,” she said.

Ms Sweeting believed it was possible Candy had gone through several “owners” in order to get to Whangarei.

“It’s not often you get such a happy ending as this.”

- APNZ

YOUR VIEW Brassed off with burn-offs For years, 12 to be exact, i have been disgusted in this practice.

The smell, the view, the black floating soot just to name a few.

I complained to the council a couple of times over the years only to get absolutely nowhere.

This should not still be happening here, get with the times Canterbury, there are other ways much more pleasant than burning off paddocks.

It is banned in other countries, why do we here in Ashburton drag along, same old same old?

Wheelie bins, an awesome idea but someone said “no”.

We, as a district, would rather waste time and money on crazy projects such as musem and art gallery, which we do not need and the public who oppose to these things just get ignored anyway and the good old council just goes on ahead.

Anyway sticking to the matter at hand, burnoffs, in the last three days I have taken pictures of the hideous smoke clouds covering our blue clear sky, I have also noted every day there has been at least four to five burning in different directions, (I distinctly remember reading something last year regarding burn-offs stating it was only done for about five days in a year, yet another joke), nek minit,

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what do you know, the fire siren, surprise surprise.

Then in the paper on February 20 we are greeted with lovely pics of of a burn-off which went wrong.

Fire permits should not be at all accepted in this weather we are having, there are fire bans everywhere else so why let the farmers go for gold? It usually ends in dissaster.

As for the fire regulations, what a joke! how many stick to these I wonder, not many I’d say which is why we all suffer here in town and our volunteer firefighters are getting to their wits’ end.

Come on Ashburtonians, we all have to get together on this and stop burn-offs for good!

S. Griffiths

Nanny state Perhaps instead of whining to Parliament about not being able to nosy through other people’s belongings Grant McMillan should be questioning the logic behind standing down students that carry tobacco among their personal items.

Whether or not a student smokes should not influence their access to an education.

This sort of Nanny state attitude does nothing positive toward preparing our young people for the real world.

Hayden Fitzgerald

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Missile strike in Syria kills 33 A Syrian missile strike leveled a block of buildings in an impoverished district of Aleppo yesterday, killing at least 33 people, almost half of them children, anti-regime activists said.

Many were trapped under the rubble of destroyed houses and piles of concrete and the death toll could still rise further if more bodies are uncovered.

The apparent ground-to-ground missile attack struck a quiet area that has been held by antiregime fighters for many months, a reminder of how difficult it is for the opposition to defend territory in the face of the regime’s far superior weaponry.

In the capital Damascus, staterun news agency SANA said two mortars exploded near one of President Bashar Assad’s palaces.

It dealt a symbolic blow to the embattled leader, who has tried to maintain an image as the head of a functioning state even as

rebels edge closer to the heart of his seat of power. No casualties were reported and it was unclear whether Assad was in the palace.

He has two others in the city.

The attack was the first confirmed strike close to a presidential palace and another sign that the civil war is seeping into areas of the capital once considered safe.

“This is a clear message to the regime that nowhere is safe from now on,” said Khaled al-Shami, an activist in Damascus reached via Skype. “The fact that they had to announce it means they can no longer hide what is happening in Damascus.”

The news service, SANA, said “terrorists” fired the rounds that struck near the southern wall of the Tishreen palace in the capital’s north-western Muhajireen district.

The government refers to antigovernment fighters as “terror-

ists”. Assad often uses the Tishrin palace to receive dignitaries and as a guest house for foreign officials during their visits to Syria.

The capital has largely been spared the violence that has left other cities in ruins. For weeks, however, rebels who have established footholds in the suburbs have been pushing closer to the heart of Damascus from the eastern and southern outskirts, clashing with government forces.

Rebels have claimed to fire rockets at presidential palaces in Damascus before, but this strike was the first confirmed by the government.

In the northern city of Aleppo, anti-regime activists said a missile strike flattened a stretch of buildings and killed at least 33 people.

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said they included 14 children and five women.

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• Shooting rampage A violent rampage that left four dead began yesterday when a 20-year-old killed a woman in his southern California home and sped away in his parents’ car, authorities said. An hour later, it was over – but not before Ali Syed had killed two more people during carjackings, shot up vehicles on a busy freeway interchange and left three others injured in a trail of carnage that stretched across 40km in suburban Orange County.

– AP

• Hotmail changes Microsoft says it has begun switching Hotmail accounts to Outlook.com as it officially launches its revamped email service.

“Starting today, Microsoft will begin to upgrade every Hotmail user to Outlook.com,” the company said in a statement yesterday.

“The upgrade is seamless and instant for Hotmail customers; everything including their @hotmail.com email address, password, contacts, etc, will stay the same.” Microsoft said last year it was overhauling its email service as it adapts for mobile users and social media.

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In this image taken from video from KCTV, firefighters battle a massive fire at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri, yesterday.

Gas explosion injures 14

A gas explosion that sparked a massive, block-engulfing blaze in an upscale Kansas City shopping district injured 14 people, a city official said yesterday, adding that it is believed that an accident involving a utility contractor may have caused the blast.

City Manager Troy Schulte said he did not know of anyone being

reported missing and had not heard of any fatalities.

Earlier Kansas City police had said the blast was caused by a car crashing into a gas main.

Fire officials said later they were not aware of a crash being involved in the blast. Other witnesses noted street signs in the area indicated utility work was

being done in the area, and a worker at a restaurant destroyed in the fire said the facility was being renovated at the time.

Police Sgt. Tony Sanders said the manager of JJ’s restaurant was unable to account for three people, but it was unclear whether they were caught in the blaze or had left earlier.

– AP

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Backlash after British novelist slams ‘plastic’ royal Kate British novelist Hilary Mantel faced a right royal backlash after describing Prince William’s wife Catherine as a “shop window mannequin” with a “plastic smile” whose only purpose is to breed.

Prime Minister David Cameron waded into the row yesterday by criticising the double Booker Prize-winning author’s comments

as “completely wrong”, while Britain’s patriotic press leapt to the defence of the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge.

Mantel, 60, said Kate had neither the personality of William’s late mother Diana, princess of Wales, nor the presence of historical heavyweight Anne Boleyn, who features heavily in Mantel’s

novel Wolf Hall. In a lecture given two weeks ago at the British Museum and reprinted this week in the London Review of Books literary journal, Mantel added that Kate appeared “machine-made” when she first emerged in public.

“Kate Middleton, as she was, appeared to have been designed by a committee and built by

craftsmen, with a perfect plastic smile and the spindles of her limbs hand-turned and gloss-varnished,” Mantel said.

He the 31-year-old duchess had gone from being a “jointed doll on which certain rags are hung” to someone whose “only point and purpose” was to have children, according to the novelist.

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she gets over being sick, the press will find that she is radiant,” she said.

The novelist compared Kate unfavourably to Boleyn, the “power player” who married 16thcentury English king Henry VIII before he had her beheaded, and to Diana, who died in a car crash in Paris in 1997.

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Before marrying second-in-line to the throne William in 2011 and falling pregnant last year, Kate was a “shop-window mannequin, with no personality of her own, entirely defined by what she wore”.

“These days she is a motherto-be, and draped in another set of threadbare attributions. Once

The British driver of a coffee-powered car has set a speed record. With a Guinness World Records adjudicator looking on, conservationist Martin Bacon, 42, got his specially modified Ford P100 pick-up truck to go more than 100km/h. Watched by his wife Jill, father-of-two Bacon, from Teesdale, north-east England, completed his run at Woodford Airfield in Stockport, Greater Manchester yesterday. The speed is a world best for this type of vehicle.

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Dairy product prices gained more ground at the fortnightly overnight dairy auction yesterday, showing the market had moved on from the food safety scares that have hit the international headlines over the last month, economists said.

In response to the latest scare, dairy co-operative Fonterra said that contrary to reports in the Chinese media, none of its products had been destroyed there.

Every quarter China’s food quality authority, the AQSIQ, publishes a list of products that have not com-

plied with Chinese labelling and other regulations.

The latest list, published on Tuesday, referred to a total of 97kg – less than four bags of bulk export product.

“None of the items mentioned by AQSIQ were Fonterra products,” Fonterra managing director for greater China and India, Kelvin Wickham said in a statement.

However, the reports were enough to prompt selling in the New Zealand dollar, based on fears of the potential impact of the reports on New Zealand’s biggest export industry.

Last month, it emerged that traces of a potentially toxic chemical – DCD

– had been found in a New Zealand milk samples. “The strong prices put the DCD issue to bed somewhat,” ANZ rural economist Con Williams said. “It basically means it was a storm in a teacup,” he said.

Economists said dry conditions in the North Island helped drive milk product prices higher at the auction, but ongoing strength in the New Zealand dollar was acting to take the cream off the top for farmer returns.

Overall, dairy prices rose 3.1 per cent on a trade-weighted basis at the auction, building on an already buoyant start to 2013.

Dry weather in the North Island – which is responsible for about 60 per

cent of New Zealand’s dairy output – is slowing milk production faster than normal for this time of the year.

Production-wise, the season is likely to end on a weak note and it appeared buyers were getting in early before prices rise further, economists said.

Improvements in the wholesale milk price could add 10c to 20c per kg of milksolids to the current 2012/13 farmgate milk price payout forecast of $5.50 per kg, but the strong currency will continue to act as a dead weight on returns to farmers, Williams said.

“If we continue to see this strengthening in prices, as we expect, then that provides a higher starting point

for next year but with the New Zealand dollar hovering at around US85c, it is not going to be anything spectacular,” Williams said.

Going on current trends, a farmgate price of around $6 per kg looked likely for the 2013/14 season, he said.

Westpac economists expect dairy prices to head higher over the first half of this year, based on increased demand and tightening supply conditions in New Zealand.

The bank expects the New Zealand dollar to average US86c over 2013, from US84c at present, and for prices to improve in NZ dollar terms, albeit more modestly.

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Japan posts record $17.4b trade deficit in January A rebound in Japan’s exports in January failed to keep pace with growth in imports, leaving a record 1.63 trillion yen ($17.4B) trade deficit for the month.

The provisional data released yesterday show exports for the world’s third-biggest economy rose 6.4 per cent to 4.8 trillion yen ($51.2 billion) in January from a year earlier, the first year-on-year increase in eight months, while imports jumped 7.3 per cent to 6.43 trillion yen ($68.6 billion.)

A weakening in Japan’s currency over the past few months has helped boost export shipments by making its products more price competitive overseas. But it has also inflated the value of resource-scarce Japan’s imports of crude oil and other commodities, which offset a recovery in demand for Japanese-made vehicles and machinery.

This trend is hindering Japan’s long-time strategy of relying heavily on exports to drive growth and adding to pressure to find fresh momentum through stronger domestic demand at a time when the workforce is aging and shrinking and corporate investment remains feeble.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

took office in December, vowing to boost the economy by restoring Japan’s export competitiveness, while at the same time stimulating demand at home through higher public works spending. He also has promised to push ahead with politically tough reforms needed to sustain growth in the longer term, though such efforts have not made much headway in the past.

Trade with the United States and major Asian trading partners rose as the global recovery strengthened and the economic impact of friction with China over a territorial dispute appeared to recede. But trade with European countries remained weak, with a 6 per cent decline in exports from a year earlier. Imports from Western Europe climbed 6.3 per cent.

Exports to the United States jumped 11 per cent from the year before to 839.8 billion yen ($8.97 billion), while imports rose 5.8 per cent to 521.1 billion yen ($5.6 billion). That boosted Japan’s surplus with the US by 20 per cent from a year earlier to 318.7 billion yen ($3.4 billion) Exports to China climbed 3 per cent but imports also surged, leaving a deficit of 654.6

billion yen ($7 billion), up 11 per cent from the year before.

Shipments of Japanese products to other Asian nations rose sharply, however, as manufacturers stepped up efforts to boost production and sales outside of China. Exports to Taiwan jumped 28.8 per cent from a year earlier, to Thailand by 23.7 per cent, to Vietnam by 21 per cent and to Hong Kong by nearly 12 per cent .

Japan’s imports of crude oil and other fuel rose 8.8 per cent to 2.26 trillion yen ($24.1 billion), accounting for over a third of its total import bill, pushed higher by the yen’s weaker purchasing power and rising prices.

Exports of transport equipment climbed 25 per cent, mainly due to rising exports of auto parts, while exports of machinery increased 18 per cent .

Japan’s trade deficit rose to a record 6.93 trillion yen ($78.3 billion) in 2012 as fuel imports surged and a bitter territorial dispute with China provoked anti-Japanese riots, hammering its exports.

The trade deficit narrowed to 641.5 billion yen ($7.25 billion) in December from the 954.8 billion yen shortfall in November.

That was despite a 5.8 per cent drop in exports for the month.

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The Google logo and numbers are displayed on a ticker behind Time Square lights reflected on Nasdaq headquarters windows yesterday in New York.

Google shares top $US800 Internet search king Google’s shares have pushed past $US800 ($A780.85) for the first time despite a tough new challenge from Microsoft and looming European Union action over alleged privacy violations.

Google’s shares hit $804.00 in early trade on the Nasdaq exchange yesterday, pushing the company’s market valuation to $US265 billion ($A258.65 billion), after rising

13 per cent from the beginning of 2013 and 33 per cent over the past 52 weeks. On January 22 Google reported firm 2012 fourth-quarter gains, with profit up 6.7 per cent from a year earlier at $US2.89 billion. For the full year Google’s earnings grew 10 per cent to $US10.74 billion, on revenues topping $US50 billion.

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Mr Emett, who is on television screens across the country in the fourth season of Masterchef New Zealand, will be providing several cooking demonstrations each day in Fieldays’ Kiwi’s Best Kitchen.

The hugely popular Kiwi’s Best Kitchen occupies a prime location at Fieldays and provides visitors with a unique New Zealand food, beverage, cooking and kitchen experience.

The specially designed venue showcases quality food, beverages and cookware from New Zealand and features a themed cooking demonstration area with grandstand seating, cafe and bar.

Mr Emett will also be exhibiting his own range of slow-cooked meats.

The acclaimed Michelin star chef was bought up on a farm outside Hamilton and has very fond memories of visiting the Fieldays event when he was a boy. “My father used to work in a burger van at Fieldays, with Ohaupo Lions Club, so I’d go every year when I was young and I absolutely adored it. It’s a hugely iconic New Zealand event that has gone from strength to strength. I’m very exciting about coming to Fieldays and looking forward to meeting some good rural people; it’s going to be spectacular.”

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New Zealand’s wool growers have taken some important steps towards a more united and profitable future with enough supporting the $5 million capital raising threshold needed

by Wools of New Zealand to establish a farmerowned strong wool sales and marketing company, says Federated Farmers Meat & Fibre chairperson Jeanette Maxwell.

“This is wonderful news for an industry which once formed the backbone of the New Zealand economy,” Mrs Maxwell says.

“Raising the required minimum of $5m means WONZ can fully engage in its projects and business to take this new company forward for the betterment of those farmers who have invested in their future.

“There is still some time for farmers who have not signed up to the Jeanette Maxwell WONZ’s share offer to get involved and invest in their industry. This $5m gets WONZ over the line to start up its company, but it had hoped for $10m to give it the best possible start. Just under a week out from the 25 February deadline, we are only halfway towards achieving that goal.

“This is why Federated Farmers is calling on those remaining farmers who are sitting on the fence or simply have not considered this opportunity to throw their support behind this scheme. This is possibly the last opportunity for the strong wool industry to do something positive to help itself and secure its future.

“In order to survive in today’s fast moving global economy, industries need to have strong brand identities. This is what WONZ plans to develop, while also building on existing market connections.

“I am sure the farmer shareholders, of which I am proudly one, will see a huge amount of benefit as WONZ grows demand for New Zealand’s strong wool textiles and carpets,” Mrs Maxwell concluded.

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Grain agent aiming to keep crop green Vintage combines to tackle special paddock

By Linda Clarke Mid Canterbury farmers are flat out harvesting their wheat crops, but Cates Grain and Seed rep Paul Winter is using every trick in the book to make sure one special paddock at Wakanui fails to thrive.

He wants this wheat to stay green for a few more weeks and yield poorly – not what he would usually want for a client.

The wheat has been planted to be ready for harvest in time for the Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Club’s Wheat and Wheels Rally on April 13-14.

It was drilled late in October and has been under Mr Winter’s supervision ever since.

He said the 14 acres had just been sprayed with a fungicide to try and delay it ripening. Keeping it green was tricky when the weather was

hot and sunny.

Mr Winter said while other farmers would be hoping for yields of 10-12 tonnes a hectare, he was hoping for much less.

The special crop is being grown on Peter Butterick’s farm at Christys

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Rally organiser John Hall said the old working harvesters would be in action over the weekend, along with vintage potato diggers and other old tractors.

By contrast, there will also be some of the largest and most modern tractors in the district, capable of covering vast tracts of farmland.

Organisers are hoping it will be the largest display of pivot tractors ever seen in New Zealand.

“We will have our old vintage tractors and we have invited farms with the large pivot tractors to bring them along for a parade.”

Mr Hall said it was a great chance for people to see vintage farm machinery on show and appreciate how times had changed.

The rally will include food and craft stalls, and other classic and vintage vehicles.

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ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Thursday, February 21, 2013

Thanks to our fantastic partners and supporters Major Partners EA Networks New Zealand Lottery Board Community Trust of Mid and South Canterbury Ashburton Trust / Lion Foundation

Gold Partners Ashburton Contracting Ltd Ashburton Guardian Co. Ltd BNZ Briggs Family Jennian Homes Mid Canterbury Ltd

Silver Partners Allenton Swimming Charitable Trust Ashburton Trading Society Ashburton Trust – Trading Arm Carr Group Dairy Holdings Ltd Turton Developments Ltd The Radio Network – Classic Hits 92.5fm VetEnt Riverside Wilson Bulk Transport Ltd

Bronze Partners Ashford Handicrafts Ltd CMP Canterbury & Five Star Beef Cochranes of Canterbury Dpi Design & Print and Elite Embroidery Drummond and Etheridge Ltd KFC Ashburton Laser Plumbing and Electrical - for HouseBuild Neumanns Tyre Service Ltd Newlands Group Paper Plus Ashburton/Office Spot Ashburton Ray Mayne Hose and Fittings Ltd Rosebank Residential Care Ltd Rotary Club of Ashburton Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains RX Plastics Ltd Spray Marks Group Stuart Tarbotton Contractors Ltd Vision Insurance (S.I.) Ltd Woodham Family

FINAL $600,000 PUSH!

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he detailed design work by the architects is in full swing, and the EA Networks Centre subject to final fundraising is on track to go to tender in June this year.

We’ve had an amazing effort from so many local businesses to get to $4.4 million so far, and over the next 3 months as a

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whole community need to make every endeavour to complete the final $600,000 to reach our target of $5 million.

So far there’s over 90 public funders, businesses and farmers, without the HouseBuild supporters, who have played such an important part in reaching the fundraising total so

Business Supporters Ashburton College Everest Farm Consulting Ltd Kelvin Holmes Insurance Services ltd Molloy Agriculture Ltd Todds of Ashburton Business Supporters Arthur Cates Ltd Ashburton Pre-Stress Concrete Brady’s Painting and Decorating – for HouseBuild Neil and Judy Brown Canterbury Longrun Roofing – for HouseBuild C.M. Trailer Equipment Ltd Cooney Silva Evatt Ltd Croy’s Ltd Ross and Sue Duncan Robert and Jane Ellis Euro Agri Falloon and Co Ltd Gabites Ltd R&M Ganda Ltd/BP2Go Goodman Tavendale Reid Law Honda Country Ashburton Hydraulink Mid Canterbury Ltd JFM Advertising and Design Rachel and Brian Leadley Leech & Partners Ltd Mainland Wool Ltd Midlands Seed Ltd Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton – for HouseBuild Murray Smith Aluminium Myers Business Solutions Ltd Parr Family Paveco – for HouseBuild Peter May Ltd Philip Wareing Ltd Plucks Engineering Ltd Precision Cutting and Processing Ltd Property Brokers – for HouseBuild Ravensdown Fertiliser Co-operative Rural Transport Ltd Russell Moon and Fail Ryal Bush Transport Ashburton Rylock Ashburton Sebco – Fuel Storage Systems Ltd Shearer Family Skip-2-It Flooring Xtra – for HouseBuild Smith and Church/Electraserve – for HouseBuild Smith Seeds Ltd Stocker Dairy Services Ltd Subway Ashburton Tinwald Canvas and Upholstery Ltd

If you would like to support the EA Networks Centre: Please contact Fiona at Myers Business Solutions on 307-6355 (day time) or Janette on 027-308-0020

From 13 March we’ll also be launching our Public Supporters Campaign, with a permanent display and opportunity to donate being set up at the BNZ in Havelock St. Families and individuals will have the opportunity to become Public Supporters at either $500, $275 or $150 and also receive EA Networks

Centre merchandise with the new Centre logo. For full details about the Public Supporters Campaign make sure you see the Guardian on 14 March.

In today’s Guardian pages we continue to profile some of the wide range of businesses that are providing such amazing support, plus feature

progress on the Jennian Homes HomeBuild, which is due to go to auction in late April/early May. Thanks everyone. Please join with us to complete this last $600,000!

Chris Robertson Fundraising Chairman EA Networks Centre

EA NETWORKS CENTRE BRANDING UNVEILED

new logo and branding has been developed for the EA Networks Centre. The new look will feature in all future promotional material produced for the EA Networks Centre.

The new look has been designed to reflect the partnership in the project between EA Networks, Ashburton District Council and the Ashburton Stadium Complex Trust.

Mayor Angus McKay says with EA Networks stepping up as the naming rights sponsor and the project moving towards construction and then to

operation now was a good time to introduce the new look.

“We needed branding that shows off the partnership approach we are taking to the new facility and that can be used right through to when the EA Networks Centre is open,” said Mr McKay. EA Networks chairman, John Tavendale, says the new look is timely and captures the community spirit EA Networks is bringing to the project.

“We have joined up for this project because we believe the Ashburton District community needs

Business Supporters Plus Ashburton College Everest Farm Consulting Ltd Kelvin Holmes Insurance Services ltd Molloy Agriculture Ltd Todds of Ashburton

far. If we’re going to make $5 million, we do need everyone’s support. If your business is able to come on board, it would be fantastic if you could confirm your support over the next few weeks, so we can include you as one of the first 100 businesses being recognised at our Sponsors Function on 13 March.

this facility and as a community organisation EA Networks should be leading from the front.”

Stadium Trust chairman, Maurice Myers, says the new look can only help with their fundraising effort.

“The new branding sharpens up the image of the EA Networks Centre and looks strongly to the future. We are looking forward to sharing new merchandising with our current sponsors and to attracting further new business and public support for the project.”

Gordon Guthrie (CEO EA Networks), Angus McKay (Mayor), John Tavendale (Chairman EA Networks), Brian Lester (CEO Council) and

ROTARY CLUB OF ASHBURTON BRONZE PARTNER

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he Rotary Club of Ashburton and its’ Charitable Trust are delighted to pledge $25,000 to the EA Networks Centre.

The Club enjoys, and is extremely grateful for, fantastic support for its’ major annual fundraising project, Bookarama, from the people of the Ashburton District. The Bookarama project has now been running for 33 years and its’ continuing success and support from the community is one reason the Club has been able to consider contributing to a

project of this scale.

The Club’s 70 members are delighted to have the opportunity to put back into the local community a substantial contribution for a Sports Centre which will cater to the needs of a huge cross-section of the population.

The Club believes the EA Networks Centre will be a most worthwhile asset for the Ashburton District for generations to come and will be of huge benefit to all the community and particularly for the District’s younger people.

From the Rotary Club of Ashburton, Steve Carr (Treasurer), Russell Nelson (President) and John Driscoll (Chairman, Charitable Trust)

Rural and Other Supporters Allens Ashburton – for HouseBuild Allied Concrete – for HouseBuild Ashburton Forks Engineering Ashburton Joinery – for HouseBuild Brown Family Dale Smith Garden Services – for HouseBuild Dominator Doors Ashburton – for HouseBuild Firth – for HouseBuild Gary McCormick Transport – for HouseBuild G.J. & T.L. Hunt Kiwanis J.H. Lemon D.T. Lowe and Co Lynnford Rural Women McLaren Contracting – for HouseBuild Marley – for HouseBuild Niagara – for HouseBuild Owen and Rosemary Moore Pendene Farm Ltd Perry Farms Pink Batts – for HouseBuild Plumbing World and Methven Tapware – for HouseBuild B.V. Quinn Shearmac Aluminium – for HouseBuild The Finishing Company – for HouseBuild Vern and Kay Thomas U Hire Ashburton – for HouseBuild VIP Frames and Trusses – for HouseBuild Waioto Farm Ltd L.G. Webb White Fox and Jones Wire Plus – for HouseBuild

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HYDRAULINK MID-CANTERBURY LTD BUSINESS SUPPORTER

aul and Pauline Fergus of Hydraulink MidCanterbury are pleased to be able to support the EA Networks Centre as a Business Supporter.

The Mid-Canterbury franchise of Hydraulink was purchased in 1997 by Paul and Pauline and in the years since has grown from strength to strength.

Initially Paul operated the business from a Lite-ace Van and Pauline ran the office from home. The business now operates three trucks and employs four staff.

They are currently in the process of moving into larger premises to accommodate their growing fleet. The new premises are in front of the current workshop, which is located at 39 Robinson Street in the

Riverside Industrial Area.

Hydraulink has been a strong sponsor of sport in Mid-Canterbury, mainly through Paul and Pauline’s and their children’s involvement in sport, and many children in the community will have a Hydraulink sponsored drink bottle or t-shirt. Paul and Pauline are pleased to be involved in the new aquatic and stadium complex as they would like to give back to the community that has supported their business over the past sixteen years.

Having brought up three children in Ashburton, they know just how important the complex will be to the growing number of youth in our community and their parents.

Paul and Pauline Fergus from Hydraulink Mid-Canterbury, with Fundraising Rural Team member Sue Duncan

ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Thursday, February 21, 2013

PLUCKS ENGINEERING LTD BUSINESS SUPPORTER

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lucks is a local Rakaia firm that began over 100 years ago as a blacksmith firm in a building on Railway Terrace, Rakaia. Graham Pluck completed his apprenticeship at the firm, which he and his wife Glenys went on to purchase in 1966. His son Neil and his wife Lynley then purchased the firm in 2001. Plucks are extremely pleased to be able come on board as a Business

Supporter of the EA Networks Centre.

Plucks Engineering now operates from a great location on the corner of State Highway 1 and South Town Belt in Rakaia. It employs sixteen staff and services mainly the South Island but also throughout the North Island. One of the businesses main areas is dairy effluent disposal, an area that has grown hugely in the last ten years

particularly in Mid and Central Canterbury. Pluck’s will design and manage the installation of effluent systems and have been involved in a number of innovative projects in the district. They operate two Hiab crane trucks for servicing the dairy effluent systems. Pluck’s other fields of work include manufacturing heavy duty equipment such as heavy rollers, cultivators, air-seeding equipment

Neil Pluck from Plucks Engineering

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he Jennian Homes HouseBuild is well advanced, with the auction proposed in late April/early May this year.

The HouseBuild is a joint fundraising initiative for the EA Networks Centre by the Jennian Homes Ashburton Swim Team together with Jennian Homes Ashburton.

The modern 3 bedroom home is being built at the Braebrook subdivision, and will have indoor/outdoor

and square bale feeders.

Another large field is the repairs and maintenance division where they operate a 24/7 callout service and do general engineering and repair work.

Plucks Engineering has always been a strong supporter of local community projects, particularly in Rakaia.

They have a long family history with water sports and swimming and

have been keen and competitive swimmers.

The involvement is continuing with Neil and Lynleys’ children who also swim competitively. They are thrilled to be able to support the new aquatic and stadium complex as they believe it will be a fantastic facility for the future and for the district of Mid-Canterbury.

DAIRY HOLDINGS LTD SILVER PARTNER

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airy Holdings Limited (Dairy Holdings) is a New Zealand company with 100% of its farming assets based in the South Island.

In the 2012/13 season, the Group will operate 58 dairy units on 14,189 hectares, milking 44,244 cows to produce approximately 15.41

million kilograms of milk solids.

Chief Executive Colin Glass was delighted to confirm Dairy Holdings’ support for the EA Networks Centre as a Silver Partner.

“The Mid Canterbury community is a very important part of our business, and

Colin Glass from Dairy Holdings Ltd

JENNIAN HOMES HOUSEBUILD UPDATE living with a beautiful view across the lawn to a stream and the magnificent Southern Alps.

Chris Watson from Jennian Homes and Kerry Clough from the Ashburton Swim Team are playing key roles with the co-ordination of the project. As Kerry explains, “We’ve now had outstanding support from 20 local tradespeople and suppliers, and everyone’s working hard to not only

build a quality home but also to keep all cash costs down, so the funds raised for the Centre can be maximised”.

One of the Business Supporters, Property Brokers, is undertaking the marketing and auction of the home. If you’d like to submit your early interest, please contact Hamish Niles from Property Brokers on either 027 356 265 or 03 307 9176.

The Jennian Homes Ashburton Swim Team would like to acknowledge the following businesses for their support: Lead HouseBuild Partner Jennian Homes

Bronze Partner Laser Plumbing and Electrical – Brent & Megan Christie

Business Supporters Brady’s Painting & Decorating – David and Jennifer Brady Canterbury Longrun Roofing – Dave McDonnell Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton – Simon Lye and Paul Farr Paveco – Tony Worsfold Property Brokers – Hamish Niles Skip-2-It Flooring Xtra – Skip Muir Smith & Church/Electraserve – Alister Lilley, Dean Crossan, Graeme Church and Blair Watson

Supporters Allens Ashburton – Darryl Burrowes

Allied Concrete – Greg Reed Ashburton Joinery – James Donaldson and Billy Nolan Dale Smith Garden Services – Dale Smith Dominator Doors Ashburton – Brian and Cynthia Downes Firth – Bernie Guile and Paul Cumberland Gary McCormick Transport – Gary McCormick McLaren Contracting – Brent & Maureen McLaren Marley – Deane Brereton Niagara – Tony Stackhouse Pink Batts – Paul Clark Plumbing World & Methven Tapware – Anthony Palmer and Terry McLeod Shearmac Aluminium – Lyell Shearer The Finishing Company – Craig Bishop U Hire Ashburton – Kevin McAtamney VIP Frames and Trusses – Daniel Caldwell Wire Plus – Matt Sutherland

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support for the EA Networks Centre fits with our company’s commitment to supporting our people and the community of which we’re a part”.

The Dairy Holdings’ operations are driven by a philosophy of improving business performance by

adopting researchbased systems, which increase the quantity of pasture grown and harvested.

This simple pastoral based farming approach has already enabled a significant number of the Group’s 300 farm personnel to progress through the

Group’s employment structure, from contract milking to share-milking positions, and subsequently to farm ownership.

The Dairy Holdings Board is chaired

by Bill Baylis, with fellow Directors Colin Armer, Alan Pye and John Parker.

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acific Curls is coming to Ashburton, and will perform at the Ashburton Art Gallery on March 14.

The acclaimed group of performers with a unique combination of Pacifica, Maori and Celtic influences are undertaking an Arts on Tour New Zealand tour from March 3 to 23.

Members play the ukulele, guitar, kalimba, Taonga Puoro (traditional Maori instruments), Scottish fiddle, combining their sounds with percussion and vocals.

The group features worldclass fiddle player, Sarah Beattie, virtuoso ukulele player Kim Halliday and stunning vocalist Ora Barlow, who will be teamed on this tour with highly regarded singer songwriter Dave Alley.

They will be at the Ashburton Art Gallery at 7pm. Ticket prices are $15 student; $18 Friends

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Pacific Curls musicians Ora Barlow, Sarah Beattie and Kim Halliday will perform at the Ashburton Art Gallery. of Ashburton Art Gallery, and $20 for adults. Bookings are at the Regent Theatre or www. itickets.com

The performers Having long been sought after as a virtuoso guitar player, Kim Halliday has reinvented herself with her ukulele performances and multi-instrumental expertise, as well as her songwriting ability.

Kim has toured previously with Whirimako Black, Ardijah, Big Belly Woman and other bands and musicians too many to mention here.

Kim has been involved in over 25 recording projects, including two documentary soundtracks.

• February 21 – Paraguayan harp player Eduard Klassen in Ashburton for one concert, at 7pm at the Ashburton Baptist Church.

• February 21 and 22 – In My Chair portrait painting at the Short Street Studio.

• February 22 and 23 – Doppler playing two shows at Methven’s Blue Pub. There will be an unplugged gig on the Friday and a rock show on the Saturday.

• February 22-24 – The Lepidopterist, the butterfly collector. A dark funny theatre treat, combining circus feats and some really interesting facts about butterflies. At the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

• To February 24 – Heather Sarin exhibition Exuberance at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

• March 3 – The Eastern, at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. New Zealand’s hardest working country music band.

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Long-time fiddle player, Scottish born Sarah Beattie performs with a passion reflecting her deep connection to Scottish music.

Trained at the world renowned Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Sarah has also toured with the Scottish National Symphony, Brave Hearts of Scotland and trance band, Loonaloop.

Singer songwriter and percussionist Ora Barlow combines her knowledge of traditional Maori musical instruments with a stunning vocal range and a love of improvisation.

After being invited to the Commonwealth Games celebrations in 2002 in Manchester, Ora began her association

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• March 4 – JGeeks at Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

• To March 5 - Ashburton artist, William Liebisch exhibiting at the Methven Heritage Centre.

• March 14 – Floral Notes, at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. A musical written by Geraldine Brophy about two best friends.

• March 14 – Arts on Tour New Zealand Pacific Curls performing at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

• March 23-24 – Made to Move, the Royal New Zealand Ballet. A spirited comedy set in a Bavarian beer hall, created by artistic director Ethan Stiefel.

• To April 7 - A Micronaut in the Wide World The Imaginative Life and Times of Graham Percy at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

• April 14 – Sons of Sinatra, a high energy musical tribute to the young lions of jazz singing,

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TAURUS (Apr 21st May 21st) Try to keep your feet on the ground where business interests are concerned. Curtail an inclination to worry though, as eventually things should work out fine. Be careful as one friend or business associate may need to be handled with tact, while another may be very helpful to you. Tonight, you may be in the mood to go out and enjoy yourself.

GEMINI (May 22nd Jun 21st) Be careful what you wish for today, especially when it comes to major goals. You may have some big ideas but they could be a tad unrealistic at this stage. However, career and business interests seem to be encouraging so it is still worth your while to take the initiative. You may hear some upbeat financial news that you’ve been waiting for.

CANCER (Jun 22nd - Jul 23rd) The Moon in your sign may give you extra feistiness and attitude today. If you feel like making a crucial move you may find you are luckier than expected, so proceeding carefully is worth the risk.

Travel may have romantic overtones as the Sun aspects Neptune, meaning that you may put someone on a pedestal even if they don’t deserve to be there.

with Celtic traditions. She has released six albums and been involved in countless musical collaborations.

Dave Alley is a New Zealandborn musician and producer who over 25 or more years has created his own rhythmic melodic style – a style which reflects the many musicians from Oceania, Africa, the Americas, UK, Ireland and Europe he has played with and learnt from.

Highly regarded as a guitarist, percussionist, singer and song-writer, Dave has toured New Zealand, Ireland, United Kingdom and parts of Europe as a solo artist or as a member of many duos and bands. www. davealley.co.nz

GOODIE GIVEAWAY Each week the Ashburton Guardian gives readers a chance to win DVDs courtesy of Roadshow Entertainment.

Winners will be announced in this column the following week, so keep looking! If you see your name in the winner’s box, come into the Guardian and tell our lovely staff at reception you’re a DVD winner. ID may be required.

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Martha Costello (Maxine Peake, Little Dorrit) is a brilliant, passionate defence barrister. Hard working and dedicated, Martha has a reputation for defending the poor and downtrodden, firmly believing all are innocent until proven guilty.

Martha is about to embark on the next step of her career and apply to become Queen’s Counsel; she is applying for Silk. If she’s successful, she’ll be considered one of the top barristers in her field.

who uphold the vocal traditions set down by the one and only Frank Sinatra.

• May 3 – The Nutcracker, Moscow Ballet La Classique. Ballet skills, lavish costumes and magnificent sets, this show has it all.

• May 5 – Roger Hall’s Taking Off. A sensitive comedy that trails four Kiwi girls on their big OE. At the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

• Ashburton Society of Arts weekly art and printmaking group Wednesdays 10am to 2pm, life drawing group first Monday of the month 10am to midday, mixed media art group Mondays 10am to 2pm, Saturday painting group 10am to 2pm.

Winners of 10 Years DVDs are: K. Lee, Rose Trudgeon, Seyad Aitken

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LEO (Jul 24th - Aug 23rd) You might not be all that sharp today if you’re spending money, so try to be careful. Be sure to include entertainment on your agenda as there are so many options for fun in your life. You might also notice that you are having a lot of dreams and fantasies. Sort through those that might be do-able and get into action. You won’t regret it.

VIRGO (Aug 24th Sep 23rd) It might help not to mix business with pleasure, especially as your judgment may be flawed. As the Sun connects with Neptune in your relationship zone you may find that the people you spend most time with either inspire or frustrate you - perhaps both.

You may find creative and spiritual types the best folk to be around.

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LIBRA (Sep 24th Oct 23rd) Make sure that common sense is your guide while doing your tasks and chores. You may feel like following your heart, which is fine, but do so after you’ve finished all you need to get done. You may be in the mood to act on your whims and avoid anything associated with hard work. Balance is the key, so perhaps have a workout or a walk in nature.

SCORPIO (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) It’s one of the best times for following your creative impulses and seeing where this leads. As the Sun conjuncts Neptune today you may be inspired with an idea that could be your best artistic or crafty creation yet.

If you’re looking for some fun, beware of a temptation to gamble or take a risk that might not be a good move. Be practical!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) Family issues may be complex and trying to resolve them even more difficult.

It also won’t help if someone isn’t telling the truth or if the obvious is being glossed over or ignored. If you despair of ever getting things sorted out, it helps to stick to your own truth through thick and thin. Your partner may be very supportive at this time.

If you would like to go into the draw to win a copy of Silk DVD, write your name, address and the DVD’s title on the back of an envelope and send to: Goodie Giveaway, PO Box 77, Ashburton.

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CAPRICORN (Dec 22nd - Jan 20th) Give your imagination free rein and see how many inspired ideas you can come up with.

What you might want to avoid are any plans that could be based on dubious thinking.

Likewise, avoid getrich-quick schemes as these too could be a source of loss or disappointment.

Creative thinking gets a gold star, so dust off a pet project and get going.

AQUARIUS (Jan 21st - Feb 19th) Deceptive trends indicate that you should be careful when it comes to financial dealings. This may not be the best day to purchase that bigticket item as it might be disappointing.

Shopping in general could be fraught as you could come back with impractical items you don’t really need.

Give yourself a limit, then enjoy spending within that.

PISCES (Feb 20th Mar 20th) With a major focus on your sign as well as the Sun connecting with Neptune, you seem to be open to other people’s energies and moods. You might pick up their happiness or their sadness, or even your best friend’s headache. It might help to get some space to yourself once your day is over in order to take stock and sort out what’s important and what’s not.

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7.00pm. ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Eduard Klassen, Paraguayan harp player in concert. Cnr Havelock and Cass Streets.

7.30pm. GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Old time/sequence dancing. learn to dance. All welcome. Pipe band hall, creek Road.

7.30am - 9.30pm. ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD. Stitch and chat. Senior Centre, Cameron St.

TOMORROW FRIDAY February 22 9.00am. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real Women circuit training in the hall. 48 Allens Road.

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CLUB NEWS Allenton Rugby Club Well the 2013 rugby seasons is fast approaching and things are all go at Allenton.

At our recent AGM the following people were elected to the club committee: President: Craig Street, Vice President: Norm McIntyre, Secretary: Alister Glassey, Treasurer: Steve Bradshaw, Club Captain: Todd Grieve, JAB Captain: Peter Leonard. Also Ben Busch, Cynthia Fulton, Todd Leonard, Nathan Pierce, Philip Sutherland, Greg Verrall, Lyall Wells and new this year Nick Wilson & Dwayne Smith.

Preseason training for Senior B is well under way with good numbers attending. Players wanting to play in the u16-18 grade need to contact Todd Grieve 027 432 1055 but can come along to training on Tuesday or Thursdays @ 7.00 pm. JAB registration will be held Friday 22nd February starting at 6 pm at the club rooms if you are unable to attend please make contact with Peter Leonard or one of our committee.

Please note the introduction of two new grades under 10 & under 11.5 Â Grades for this year will be under 6,u7,u8,u9,u10. u11.5,u13 & u14.5 JAB will start with the Seven-A-Side Tournament on Saturday April 6 and competition begins the following Saturday April 13.

There will be no JAB rugby played on Saturday April 27 as this is the middle weekend of the school holidays.

Ashburton Harrier Club The Ashburton Harrier Club had eight members travel over to the West Coast to compete in the Buller Gorge Marathon/Half Marathon on February 9 where  1700 runners/walkers had registered for  the 31st running of the event. New Zealand’s most scenic marathon course commenced at Hawkes Crag and heads up the gorge to a turning point near Berlins. Then back down the scenic, undulating Buller Gorge Highway to finish at Victoria Square, Westport.

Results: Marathon Run : Alison Conway 4:24.08 7th in 45-54 age group Half marathon Walk: Dave Strong 2.25:28 3rd in 60+, Patrice Ansell 2.30:16 1st in 55+, Barbara Taylor 2.46:35 2nd in 65+, Karen Hodgson 2.52:28 17th in 55+, Villaine Hastie 3:03:50, Alison Westwood 3:17:26, Jaci Sparks 3:39:59

Ashburton Heart Foundation On behalf of the Ashburton Branch of Heart Foundation, we wish to express our gratitude for the support from the community and many organisations and businesses over Heart Week.

The Golf Tournament at Tinwald was a great success due to the support of many business’s generous donations of gifts and vouchers for our Golf Winners and raffle prizes. Seventy players were the recipients after 18 holes in very warm conditions of 32 degrees. On the Checkerboard in the centre of town we had members of the Ashburton Tai Chi group giving a demonstration on Tuesday and Netherby School gave a Jump Rope for Heart Demonstration on Friday.

The National Appeal on Friday was very well supported and we thank all our own volunteers, members of County Lions, Pakeki Lions, Tai Chi and Altrusa Ladies and members of Cardiac Companions, Viv Barrett of Methven, Graham Pluck of Rakaia and the Mayfield/Mt Somers Lions as without their support this collection would not have been possible.  The monies raised from this day will be used for the work of the Heart Foundation in research, risk assessment and Heart Health Management.

The Heart Foundation would like to thank the following businesses for their donations to the fundraising golf tournament: Regent Cinema, Repco, Time for Diamonds, Robert Harris, CRT, Minx Hairdresser, Telecom, Kodak Express, Chicago Joe’s , Fit Biz, Ashburton Apparel, Skinners Mowers & Saws, Columbus, BP Garage, Pathways, Allenton Auto, Robbies, Bunnings, Canterbury Vets, Stirling Sports, Burger King, Ashburton Trust, Netherby 4 Square, Denim Den, Placemakers, Kitchen Kapers, United Video, Colourplus, Netherby Pharmacy, PaperPlus, Plumbing World, Neumanns, Unichem Pharmacy, Dick Smith, Wrights Dry Cleaners, Couplands, Countdown, Ashford Craft Shop, Beds 4 U2, Redmonds Furnishing, Kelly’s, Reflections, China Shop, Honda Country, East Street Pharmacy, Charming Tai, Subway, Shear Dimension, Smith & Church, Stihl Shop, Nosh CafÊ, Todds, Cory’s Electrical, Mitre 10, New World, Flowers & Balloons, MacKay & Donaldson Yamaha, Ideal Electrical, Outdoor Adventure, Health 2000, Fushion Gallery, McDonald’s McCafe, Newlands, Allenton Butchery, Office Spot, Robbies (Auto), Laser Electrical, Hair by Mac & Maggie, L Boondocks.

Ashburton Men’s Vet Golf Sixty-eight members played a stableford round in grades at the Tinwald Club on Monday 18 February. The course was in excellent condition and the overhead atmosphere was sunny and hot.

Next game is at Mayfield on Monday 4 March. We play Selwyn vets at Burnham on Thursday March 7.

Best scores were: A Grade 0-19: 1st Roger Duff 41 points; 2nd Ian Hoskin 37, 3rd Don Houghton 36, 4th= Mel Trewavas 35, Peter Pratt 35.

B Grade 20-26: 1st John van der Heide 41 points; 2nd Colin Morgan 39; 3rd Lance Innes 38; 4th Ray Bennett 37; 5th Pat Molloy 36.

C Grade 27+: 1st C Sheehan 44 points; 2nd= Arnold Rushton 39, Bill Gates 39; 4th= Bernie Caldwell 38 points, Ted Alkemade 38.

Two’s: Ray Bennett, Bill Mason, Ray Wards, Peter Pratt and Dave Watts Next games: Mayfield Monday 4 March; Burnham Thursday 7 March v Selwyn.

Nor’westwers Musos Club January 27 Jam (PART 1) We had our first outdoor jam and what a blinder! Beautiful weather, stunning surroundings and a big crowd to be entertained by a stellar line-up of talent.

With a gazebo to keep the muso’s cool, plenty of outdoor tables and umbrellas to keep the crowd cool, Chef Blissett 0n BBQ duties, it was always going to be a goodie.

Opening the day was Mark Soster on vocals/acoustic guitar who got through a nice set of covers including The Boss, The Pogues, and a terrific Sad Eyed Lady Of The Lowlands from Dylan, and Marianne ( So Long ) by Leonard Cohen.

Following this all the way from OZ was the ever popular Nathan Sparrow on acoustic/vocals playing some Crowded House, John Lennon U2’s One played in a nice Johnny Cash style and finished off with Old Man by Neil ( God ) Young.

Up next we had a welcome visit from Geraldine’s Chris Cahill on vocals/acoustic guitar who played a magic set including Persuasion from Tim Finn. He then produced a very cool steel guitar and played some Terry Reid and Flame Turns Blue from David Gray.

He was then joined by Keith Patterson on bass and the very talented Jaz on acoustic guitar/vocals, who sang a beautiful original number, some K T Tunstall and finished off a really pleasant set with a number from Ed Sherran.

With a name like Hadrag, this next band sounded interesting, made up of Tony on the drums, Paul on lead guitar, Hoover on bass and Nathan on rythym guitar/vocals. They ripped through a set of covers including Live , Tom Petty, Greg Kihn Band , Velvet Underground , The Jam , Cream , Rocking In The Free World and Hurricane by Neil Young - enough said !!.

A new band to the club next with Two Crates - must be a story there somewhere !!, Trem on acoustic guitar/vocals , Mark Andrew on acoustic/vocals , Rob Davis on electric guitar and Tina on vocals.

Their set included covers of Sublime, Black Keys and Have You Ever Seen The Rain by CCR. Tina on vocals and Rob on guitar then played a beautiful Girl In Stilleto’s from Jamie McDowell.

Really good stuff and hope to see you all again soon.

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Harper, E Maw senior men; M Sullivan, R Isherwood, W Suttie ladies; A Holmes, D Callaghan, J Lattimore junior men. Good luck this Sunday at champion of champions at Hampstead.

On Tuesday we held our first night of the Neville Goodwin Memorial Aussie Pairs. It was a lovely night with plenty of laughter, winners were W Blackwell & D Callaghan; 2nd A Smith & A Gorman; 3rd A Hill & N Bilby. Thankyou to our sponsors for the three nights Blue Pub, Last Post, Ski Time. On Thursday at the Lock Cup over 60s Tournament the local team of B Harper, J Martin, G Brooker, N Bilby went home with the cup. Well done guys only dropping four ends over the three games, great effort.

2nd R Hickman, M Mellish, J McQueen, A Smith (Rakaia). 3rd R Cockburn, S Garthforth, J Hardy, C Cleghorn (MSA); 4th W Lee, J Bell, B Wade, R Diamond (Tinwald).

The day was proudly sponsored by Methven Seed, Textile Bags and Sacks, Midland Seeds thankyou to these sponsors for your support. Fiday Ashburton Triples E Maw, R Thomas, I Syme 2 wins; B Harper, A Hill, S Robinson 1 win 1 draw; A Smith played in a composit team that came 4th. Todd Cup at Allenton on Saturday A Hill, N Skerton (Rak), W Carter, G Brooker 2 wins; B Harper, I Syme, E Maw, N Bilby 1 win 1 draw. Congratulations to Craig Carter on winning the singles at the Hornby Club at the weekend.

Great effort. Happy bowling everyone.

MSA Outdoor Bowling Club A very busy week, with more to come for M.S.A. Bowlers.

Methven recently hosted the over 60’s tournament, the team of Ron Cockburn, Stuart Garforth, Joan Hardy Charlie Cleghorn gained 3rd place.

Saturday2/3’s have now had their 2nd round and last week Stuart Garforth, Joan Hardy Charlie Cleghorn had a win 26-7, against

Papanui at home, while Ray Mitchell, Sid Harrison, Daphne Nish lost 24-7. Two teams travelled to play Shirley-StAlbans at Merivale and had much same result, Barry Stott,Lorraine Boud Joyce Cleghorn had a win, but Ron Cockburn, Geoff Laird Trevor Nish lost.

While in Ashburton the Team of Robin Petrie, Tony Inwood, Bob Neilson Jack Sclater were playing in the Todd Cup at Allenton with four convincing wins they kept the M.S.A. Flag Flying. Dave Muir and his merry men claimed 4th place, Congratulations.

Shirley Taylor, Cynthia Dudley, Kath Muir showed their superiority in winning the M.S.A. Ladies Championship Triples, and will now play in Champion of Champions next Sunday at Hampstead, we wish them well.

During the playing of Thursday mixed bowls special mention of Kevin Burke who has taken to bowls like a duck to water and is showing great potential, Kevin has not played the game before he and his wife Ann joined our Club this season. It has not taken long for Kevin to catch on to what the game is all about and he soon will be a force to be reckoned with. Go Kevin and good bowling.

M.S.A. certainly keeping their name to the fore. Firstly Dave Muir and his team winning Champion of Champion 4’s, Larry Neal Champion of Champion Colts, Bob Neilson & team winning over 60’s at Ashburton.

Good work Bowlers, you still have a lot to play for. We are proud of you all.

TEA DUTY FEBRUARY 26TH-28TH Joyce Cleghorn Sheilagh Blyth.

Ashvegas Country Club Club day was held at Methven last Sunday and saw A J Kerr claim the top prize with an excellent score of 46 stableford points after an impressive round of 74. No one, including A J, can quite figure out what happened and we can only assume it was one of those miracles that occur every hundred years or so.

Tim Johnson claimed 2nd place with a score of 39 points after his round of 86 while Pete Bettle took 3rd with 38 points following his round of 93. Best of the others were P K and Clarkie with 35 points with Millsy winning the putting prize with 28 putts. He also had 2 two’s with A J, Clarkie and P K having 1 each.

Legs and Robin competed in the 2 day tournament at Ben Ohau last weekend and both were confident of a strong performance.

Unfortunately for them the exact opposite happened and despite Legs best efforts the pair were unable to feature among the prize winners.

The clubs monthly premier day is scheduled to be held at Hororata this Sunday and those wishing to attend should meet at the Devon by no later than 8.30am.

Ashburton College Cricket Not much to report this week, with only one real game taking place.

Red took on Methven and bowled them out for 174 after 34 overs. Jeremy Punselie and Devam Pandya both picked up two wickets while Harry Watson, Jamie Stockdale and Josh Buchanan picked up one each. Unfortunately Red fell short in the chase, reaching 112 after (25 overs). Daffyd Philip top scored with 29, Harry Watson’s 17 was his highest score (included 3 fours), Pandya reached 15 while 4th grader James Tocher-Morgan and Jonathon Regaldo both hit 12.

The Blue team defaulted to Green after only having four players and have withdrawn from the competition.

Gold also suffered from a lack of numbers - Ryan Hampton was unavailable due to blowing a hammy at sports prelims - and defaulted to Lauriston.

Gold managed to grab some Green players and have a friendly game against Lauriston. Details are sketchy as Richard Horrell used a bit of scrap paper to score while Dave took the opportunity to show his finesse in the middle and umpired. We hear Blair Snowball got two wickets, including their top scorer, after Connor Wilson finally managed to hold a catch (one of the few Blair put on the stumps).

Jayden Reid took a couple of wickets and was woken up in slips to take a catch off Harry Ferguson. He was miles away when suddenly the ball came to him and he grabbed it.

Allenton Bowling Club Congratulations Bob Harrison, John Bennett and Richard Smitheram who are gelling extremely well and have clocked up yet another win in the Friday Triples. Also gelling well was Lynne Curd, Noleine Woods and Anne Reid who teamed up to win the Stepping Out tournament 18th Feb. Well done girls. Also well done to Jan Hammond and Betty Beck for winning the ladies drawn pairs and Wendy Watson and Maureen Knox for runners up.  Some good bowls from Diane Gutberlet, Sandra Holdom, Wendy Watson and Dawn Bruce to reach the semi final in the west coast tournament last weekend and only going down by one bowl on the last end (dare I mention they were holding 5 at the time). Coming third overall was Lorrell Chaney, Joycie Woods, Janet Kingsbury and Judy Ryk - a great effort girls against some very strong opposition.  The chosen ones (Sandra Holdom, Wendy Watson, Dawn Bruce and Cait Bassett) played very well Feb 17th to help bring a win in the way of Country over Town. The men had a draw and our representative was Mathew Bassett - well done to you all.  Our championships are pretty much wrapped up and congratulations to all winners. Ladies intermediate - Sandra Holdom. Junior Ladies Triples - Dawn Bruce, Rachael Davies, Shirley Doig. Ladies open triples - Sandra Keith, Sandra Holdom, Rachael Davies.

Men’s open triples - Pete Whinham, Tom Sutton, Graham Clarke.

Good luck to everyone playing champion of champions on Sunday. Â While our blondie was away on the coast, Baldy decided to get a mystery replacement player.

The rest of the team were told she was a young blonde, quite tall, amazing measurements etc etc. Well she didn’t come up to the measurements or height but she did manage to surprise and after all the tournament was an over 60’s!! Â

Ashburton Electronic Organ and Keyboard Club What a great night to kick off our club night for the year.

The committee put on a country and western and you can’t beat the easy listening that only c/w can achieve.

Lester (complete with hat and 6 guns, played us in. He shared the half hour with Janet. (nice idea) Michael welcomed everyone and thanked Janet and Lester, then reminded us of an electronic organ morning at Marg Twamley’s on February 28. Lyn Rankin from Nelson will be there.

Congrats to Lester on his 80th and Barbara Danielson on placing in the garden competition.

The first item up was the committee with a beautifully balanced bracket of c/w songs.

All the sounds were spot on, and Michael found a super c/w beat.

Karen played “liberty Valance�. Bernard then on the good old Kawai organ, then Rose led the first of two sing-a-longs. As usual she did a great job rounding up the music and lyrics, and we showed our enthusiasm by singing our little hearts out. Great selection Rose and comfortable key range. Audrey did an equally fine job with the final sing-a-long.

Michael with his wall to wall music. Good bracket (I hate turning pages too) He emulated the Hamilton County blue grass band. “Orange blossom special� and “Wabash cannon ball�.

Rose and Audrey on piano. Nice to get them back. Tapping along.

Janet played a couple of songs. I loved “When the next teardrop falls�

Ann played a Suzanne Prentiss number, “Crazy� and a beaut line dance song, “Okie from Muskogee� (Ye hah!!) I loved it. She and Karen have the knowledge and expertise to download disks that play along, and it showed. Just the extra background fillers, add depth and interest to the pieces.

Shirley played “when it’s lamp lighting time in the valley� and “My son calls another one daddy�. Lorraine P gave us two bars of “Old Shep’ (lol) “One rose� and “The gangs all here� The evening concluded with a second bracket by the committee. There were two committee members who were unable to take part, Barbara Harris and Bev Lister, so we have a well padded and efficient committee to take us through the year.

The tea hosts for the evening were, Ray and May, Nessie and John Farrell Raffles were won by Iris (yay) Francis Pagey Peter Thomas, and George Smith.

Creative Fibre – Ashburton The February meeting at the Allenton Rugby Club was well attended, 31 in all.

Our records are to be transferred to memory sticks; one for minutes and one for records of photos and events. The Open Day for June was again discussed. The title is “Inspired by Nature� Have a Ball. Make pompoms for a tree in the entrance foyer and wear a ball of any sort. Everyone encouraged to create something inspired by nature. The bus trip or mystery trip will be held in May this year. It was mentioned again about the special weekend courses in April at Ashfords 6th April – Wool Spinners Tune-up; 7th April – High Teach Fibres. Entries and payment to be in by 29th March.

Our project this year is Christmas decorations or wee teddies for the Community Christmas tree at the bank.

The Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders are hosting their conference early May at Motueka. They have a competition for a novelty Teapot Cosy in natural coloured wool (not white). We have been encouraged to enter.

Show and Tell A crocheted knee rug, all-in-one magic baby jacket, 3 woven scarves, 2 books to inspire new creations, 2 knitted hats, 2 children’s cardigans, 2 jackets with hoods, 3 pair bootees, 1 cardigan with a frilled band with matching hat and bootees.

After the meeting those who wanted to learn to crochet gathered around the table to have a go.

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Meeting Date: 21 Feb 2013. NZ Meeting number: 7. Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9.

1 5.55pm (NZT) THE SPEIGHTS ALE HOUSE MOBILE PACE $5500, claimers mob. pace, mobile, 2000m 1 79648 Howzat (1) fr.............................. J Abernethy 2 98583 Motu Just In Time (2) fr...................S Phelan 3 0040P Scary Dreams (3) fr.......................B Weaver 4 73435 Sierra Franco (4) fr.....................P Ferguson 5 68652 Jonny Wilkinson (5) fr................... D Butcher 6 02211 Thrill Factor (6) fr..................... Z Butcher (J) 7 20126 Kilarney Guy (7) fr.........................T Mitchell 8 06804 Mighty Creation (21) fr...................N Chilcott 9 20347 Crown Prince (22) fr................. J I Dickie (J) 2 6.25pm EXPORT MEAT WAREHOUSE MOBILE PACE $7000, 3yo+ 2 wins mob. pace, mobile, 2500m 1 77036 No Liability (1) fr.........................P Ferguson 2 72214 Brooke Brad Carolina (2) fr...... Z Butcher (J) 3 60930 Ryan’s Way (3) fr.......................... S Dickson 4 36107 Prime Legal (4) fr...........................T Mitchell 5 57753 Suu Kyi (5) fr.......................... A Poutama (J) 6 10189 Skewbridge Road (6) fr............. J I Dickie (J) 7 80005 Petes Reward (7) fr.........................S Phelan 8 14079 Rimutoto Prince (21) fr...........K Marshall (J) 9 78531 Roxanne (22) fr..............................N Chilcott 10 54478 Painted Black (23) fr.................. J Abernethy 11 15P02 Thomas Hamilton (24) fr............... D Butcher

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6.50pm PAUL CLARIDGE ELECTRICAL HANDICAP TROT $6000, up to 1 win spechcp trot, stand, 2500m 1 46D64 Rich Earl (1) fr............................... F Cossey 2 4x823 Seen (2) fr......................................T Mitchell 3 5 Jomo (3) fr.................................. J Robinson 4 36846 Foray (4) fr......................................M Hickey 5 22542 Door Slammer (5) fr...................... D Butcher 6 24133 Dancingwiththestars 30................ Scratched 7 47351 Navaho (1) 30.............................P Ferguson 8 63642 Shutterup (2) 30....................... Z Butcher (J) 9 06238 Two Wishes (3) 30................... K Chittenden 10 210 Hector McFeckle (4) 30..................S Phelan 11 50264 Thanks Charlie (5) 30................... S Dickson 12 00000 The Peace Monkey (U1) 30...... J I Dickie (J) 4 7.15pm THE BEER BARREL MOBILE PACE $6500, 3yo+ 1 win mob. pace, mobile, 2500m 1 76785 Riverboat Gracie (1) fr...................B Weaver 2 40006 Eagle Eyes (2) fr.....................K Marshall (J) 3 70664 River Time (3) fr....................... Z Butcher (J) 4 44321 Alison’s Jet (4) fr.............................S Phelan 5 39746 Cinders And Ashes (5) fr..................B Taylor 6 15267 Crown Court (6) fr.......................P Ferguson 7 78423 Bazza’s Choice (7) fr............. A Poutama (J) 8 16031 Mister Harris (U1) fr...................... D Butcher 5 7.45pm R BUCKLE BIRTHDAY BASH MOBILE PACE $6000, 3yo+ non winners mob. pace, mobile, 2000m 1 6592 Masterful (1) fr............................P Ferguson

2 39686 Waipipi Falcon (2) fr................... J Abernethy 3 74429 Karitane Whisper (3) fr.................. S Dickson 4 068x5 Lisdelight (4) fr...............................N Chilcott 5 66697 Living By Chance (5) fr...........K Marshall (J) 6 02690 Wards Creek (6) fr.................... J I Dickie (J) 7 64363 Oncewerechristians (7) fr......... Z Butcher (J) 8 36448 Gilted (21) fr............................. K Chittenden 9 50 Damon Runyon (22) fr.................. D Butcher 10 45509 Classic Vance (23) fr......................T Mitchell 11 80P0 Bobby Brown (U1) fr.......................S Phelan 6 8.15pm LEENARDS CONSTRUCTION MOBILE PACE $6000, 3yo+ non winners mob. pace, mobile, 2000m 1 95498 Sister Courage (1) fr.................. J Abernethy 2 59620 Huckleberry Finn (2) fr................P Ferguson 3 97830 Silver Sauvignon (3) fr...................N Chilcott 4 97260 Fine Courage (4) fr........................B Weaver 5 00073 Thunderbird Tara (5) fr.................. D Butcher 6 65500 Vicky Violet (6) fr.....................K Marshall (J) 7 49876 Brett James (7) fr...........................T Mitchell 8 39039 Monets Daughter (21) fr........... J I Dickie (J) 9 38244 Chanel Madamoiselle (22) fr............B Taylor 10 88 JC Jock (23) fr......................... Z Butcher (J) 11 906x7 Ride In A Porche (24) fr......... A Poutama (J) 7 8.40pm WEATHERMASTER HANDICAP TROT $7000, 3yo+ 1 to 5 wins discrhcp trot, stand, 2500m 1 57381 Miss Middleton (1) fr......................N Chilcott 2 24133 Dancingwiththestars (2) fr...........P Ferguson 3 08669 Sunbrite (3) fr................................ S Dickson

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4 06517 Palais Royal (U1) 10.................. J Abernethy 5 91090 Broke (U2) 10............................... D Butcher 6 96125 Mitchell (1) 20........................ A Poutama (J) 7 39700 Bon Ton Cherie (1) 30.............. K Chittenden 8 68956 Rarangi Jewel (2) 30......................T Mitchell 9 53442 Damit Invasion (U1) 30...................S Phelan 8 9.05pm ITM BUILDING SUPPLIES MOBILE PACE $7500, 3 to 5 wins mob. pace, mobile, 2500m 1 05232 Stormy Breeze (1) fr.................. J Abernethy 2 96128 Elias Bromac (2) fr................... Z Butcher (J) 3 34641 Thats Bettor (3) fr..........................B Weaver 4 80675 County Down (4) fr.........................N Chilcott 5 58343 Strawbs Fire Chip (5) fr.................T Mitchell 6 50064 Broadway (6) fr......................... J I Dickie (J) 7 11311 Lifesofine (7) fr............................P Ferguson 9 9.30pm JIM CURTIN RACING STABLES MOBILE PACE $6500, 3yo+ 1 win mob. pace, mobile, 2000m 1 5212D Dionysus (1) fr....................... A Poutama (J) 2 32282 Donostia (2) fr.......................... Z Butcher (J) 3 13385 Pilot Officer (3) fr...........................T Mitchell 4 23219 Violet Bromac (4) fr.....................P Ferguson 5 02366 Real Tricky (5) fr............................ D Butcher 6 48197 Roan Rocket (6) fr.................... J I Dickie (J) 7 64473 Millwood Roxy (7) fr.......................N Chilcott 8 36354 Mia’s Dream (21) fr.................. K Chittenden 9 60652 Alta Cleopatra (22) fr.....................B Weaver 10 08058 Flyin Louie (23) fr............................S Phelan

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Te Aroha RC fields, form, riders Club Name: Racing Te Aroha. Venue: Te Aroha. Meeting Date: 21 Feb 2013. NZ Meeting number : 3. Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7.

1 1.00pm (NZT) SANDERSTON PARK 2200 MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 2200m 1 7826 Johnny Bravo (9) 58.5............... M D Plessis 2 463 Mr Nifty (4) 58.5.................................. S Dye 3 8F084 Pindalu (6) 58.5.......................... L Satherley 4 00. Run Em Anyway (11) 58.5....... M Walker 5 270x0 Space Oddity h (3) 58.5...............C Dell (a2) 6 70242 Mutt Williams (12) 58................... D Johnson 7 74032 High Praise (2) 56.5 8 58037 Android (7) 56.5.............................. A Calder 9 56443 Grace O’Malley (1) 56 10 0953 Jagersfontein (10) 56...................T Thornton 11 846 Favourite Girl (8) 56.......................M Tanaka 12 50. Mayflower (5) 56....................... B Grylls (a3) 2 1.35pm LOUISE McGREGOR RACING 2200 RATING 65 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2200m 1 86972 Carniva Boy (2) 59............................. M Hills 2 09671 Borntobeking (7) 58.5..................D Johnson 3 70587 Bruce Almighty m (1) 57.5..........M Sweeney 4 41864 Coercion d (8) 57........................... M Walker

5 00x1 Key To Dance d (5) 56.5 6 13555 Sultry Assassin b (4) 56................. A Calder 7 40147 I’ve Got Faith dh (6) 56................T Thornton 8 60926 Centara (3) 55 3 2.10pm ASCOT FARMS 2YO 1000 MAIDEN $7000, MDN 2YO, 1000m 1 Little Red Devil (7) 57.5 2 3. Repulse Bay b (6) 55.5 3 Constellation (4) 55.5 4 My Mestari (2) 55.5.....................M Sweeney 5 Abbey Rose h (5) 55.5.................T Thornton 6 My Barbarella (1) 55.5............... M D Plessis 7 0 Silk Shot (3) 55.5.........................D Johnson 8 Snow Petal (8) 55.5 4 2.45pm SUNLINE LODGE 1200 RATING 65 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 2980x Hexie Hao d (6) 59 2 661. Willing Spirit d (5) 58 3 47049 Ebony Dream h (1) 57.5.......... P Turner (a1) 4 7x55x Blooming Hell (3) 57................... L Satherley 5 42253 Sharp ‘N’ Fast d (4) 57..................... C Grylls 6 56346 Gold Rock (7) 57.............................. M Wenn 7 08138 Little Rocket d (8) 56.5 -

8 19 Volksbelle (9) 56.5........................... K Myers 9 x0x34 Miss Kimbra (2) 56.5.................. M Cameron 5 3.20pm ROSS HARRISON MEMORIAL 1200 MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 8x253 Homeland (1) 58.5 2 0832x Revenge (2) 58.5........................... M Walker 3 0x40 Masambula (5) 58.....................B Grylls (a3) 4 Forefront (3) 58................................ K Myers 5 x9047 Miss Zeta h (6) 56.5......................... M Wenn 6 Bisquee h (9) 56.5...........................R Jones 7 5. Giardini (4) 56.................................. C Grylls 8 Stitchentyne (7) 56.......................T Thornton 9 7x Wild About Me (8) 56................. M D Plessis 6 3.55pm RITCHIE RACING STABLES 1400 RATING 65 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 4Px2x Amadeo (5) 59.................................S Collett 2 43346 Matimba (10) 57.5.....................B Grylls (a3) 3 1560x O’Reilly Express h (9) 57.5................. S Dye 4 57416 Sarah Pour d (1) 57.5 5 68x37 Mellow Yellow d (4) 55.5 6 77664 Snippechee h (7) 55....................T Thornton 7 x3147 Sedgwick (6) 54.5............................ C Grylls 8 06056 Skai Glen h (2) 54.5............. R Hutchings (a)

9 84393 Dontdyewonderin (8) 54................. A Calder 10 28x90 Tamsyn Rose tm (3) 54.............. L Satherley 7 4.30pm WINDSOR PARK STUD 1400 MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1400m 1 29080 Callmelou h (11) 58.5.............. P Turner (a1) 2 0 Skyfall (12) 58.5................... R Hutchings (a) 3 84 Bagsagold (6) 58.........................T Thornton 4 69. Bowen Boy (8) 58 5 Glen Bulb (10) 58..........................M Tanaka 6 3076 Klitschko h (3) 58 7 44669 Shaky (13) 58 8 7923x Itsa Fluke (2) 56.5....................... L Satherley 9 85867 Big Bang Baby h (9) 56.5................ M Wenn 10 80 Blackwood (7) 56.5........................ R Norvall 11 7x870 Chantilly Rose (5) 56.5................T Thornton 12 5 Lucia Mia (1) 56............................... C Grylls 13 8 Stoneleigh (4) 56 Blinkers on : Run Em Anyway (R1), Amadeo (R6), Bowen Boy (R7) Blinkers off : Mayflower (R1), Sultry Assassin (R2), Homeland (R5), Matimba (R6) Winkers off : Callmelou, Bowen Boy (R7)

ACROSS 6. Seer (7) 7. Automaton (5) 9. Fret (5) 10. Restrict (7) 12. Expostulate (11) 14. Satisfaction (11) 18. Unfamiliar (7) 19. Divest (5) 21. Stratum (5) 22. Acquit (7)

ACROSS

DOWN 1. Stream (5) 2. Thin (6) 3. Wager (3) 4. Chest (6) 5. Signify (7) 8. Eat (7) 11. Invention (7) 13. Depict (7) 15. Journey (6) 16. Idea (6) 17. Filter (5) 20. Recede (3)

1. Drama (4) 3. Keep (8) 9. Capacitated (7) 10. Possessor (5) 11. Amendment (12) 13. Generous (6) 15. Angle (6) 17. Improbability (12) 20. Bury (5) 21. Restrict (7) 22. Uniformly (8) 23. Formerly (4)

DOWN 1. Introduction (8) 2. Grant (5) 4. Diminish (6) 5. Deficiencies (12) 6. Disparage (3,4) 7. Merit (4) 8. Outdated (3-9) 12. Discretion (8) 14. Risk (7) 16. Intellectual (6) 18. Frequently (5) 19. Sibilation (4)

SOLUTIONS TO PUZZLE No 12,127

SOLUTIONS TO PUZZLE No 12,128

Across: 7 Rubble; 8 Worthy; 10 Fiction; 11 Prowl; 12 Cant; 13 Beach; 17 Testy; 18 Free; 22 Heart; 23 Virtual; 24 Vilify; 25 Wither.

Down: 1 Orifice; 2 Abscond; 3 Fluid; 4 Compact; 5 Stoop; 6 Cycle; 9 Invective; 14 Certify; 15 Fraught; 16 Deplore; 19 Shave; 20 Fault; 21 Broil.

Across: 6 Prophet; 7 Robot; 9 Worry; 10 Confine; 1 Remonstrate; 14 Contentment; 18 Strange; 19 Strip; 2 Layer; 22 Absolve.

Down: 1 Brook; 2 Sparse; 3 Bet; 4 Coffer; 5 Connote; Consume; 11 Coinage; 13 Portray; 15 Travel; 16 Notio 17 Sieve; 20 Ebb.

CLUB NEWS Ashburton Rose Group

Gray 11 points, Pauline O’Leary 8 points.

Lois Bradley was all smiles when her rose blooms won both Champion Bloom sections.

On our January garden visit we enjoyed 3 gardens. A country garden Joan Strachan, a town section Heather Gray, and large commercial garden, maintained by our member April Breading; an enjoyable outing to members gardens.

Watering a problem with restrictions from 6pm - roses do not like water on their leaves.

Keep up the watering regardless.

An associate member Mrs Dawn Coyle is hopeful the fire over her large display of roses at Prebbleton will not be totally wiped out. The roses may come again from the bottom Daphne Rissman and Pauline O’Leary are to compete at the West Coast. We will be waiting to hear how she gets on with an arrangement in an umbrella.

Competition Results: Audrey McKay 21 points, Daphne Rissman 12 points, Heather

Waireka Croquet Club Can’t believe we are nearly into the middle of February! Waireka returned to competition croquet with the South Canterbury Windsor Richards tournament in Association Croquet at the beginning of January – this competition was won by 12 year old Edmund Fordyce from the Methven Club, runner up Doris Dickinson of Waireka. Association’s next competition was the Lil Rawlinson at Methven competed for by six teams – two each from Allenton, Methven and Waireka. Waireka had a good result here with the team of Annette Blain and Doris Dickinson winning the Rawlinson tray, runners-up Vera Fisher and Raylene Phillips placing the club first and second .

Well done team.

The Golf Croquet Code continue to compete and improve – although golf croquet is relatively new to Ashburton we have dedicated members

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MORNING

6.00 9.00 10.00 11.00

Breakfast.

Good Morning. (G) Ellen. (G, R) 60 Minute Makeover.

(G, R)

12.00 One News. (T) 12.30 Emmerdale. (PGR, T) 1.30 Come Dine With Me.

(PGR, T)

2.00 Britain’s Best Dish. (G, R) Britain’s most talented cooks battle it out to impress judges John Burton Race, Ed Baines and Jilly Goolden.

3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal.

(G) David Dickinson proves that one man’s trash really is another man’s treasure.

3.55 Te Karere. (T) 4.25 Ellen. (G) 5.25 Millionaire Hot Seat.

(T) Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

6.00 One News. (T) 7.00 Seven Sharp. (T) 7.30 Coronation Street.

(PGR, T) Terrified Fiz is grilled by the police, Becky gives Steve an impossible ultimatum.

8.30 Agent Anna. (PGR, T) 9.00 Miranda. (PGR, T) Miranda has been caring for her ill mother for five days, and being barked at by Penny she is forced to think about her life regrets.

9.35 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (T) 10.15 Citizen Khan. (PGR, T) 10.50 ONE News Tonight. (T) 11.20 Tagata Pasifika.

11.55 Alcatraz. (AO, T) 12.55 Te Karere. (R, T) 1.20 BBC World – GMT With George Alagiah.

(G) 2.00 Impact With Mishal Husain. 3.30 HARDtalk. 4.00 Global With Jon Sopel. 5.05 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 5.35 Te Karere. (T)

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6.00 Creflo Dollar. 6.30 Hi-5. (G, R, T) 7.00 Grizzly Tales. (G, R, T) 7.25 Back At The Barnyard. (G, R, T) 7.50 Ben 10: Ultimate Alien. (G, R, T) 8.20 Tiki Tour. (G, T) 8.45 Fireman Sam. (G, R, T) 8.55 Bird Bath. (G, R, T) 9.00 Infomercials.

10.30 Neighbours. (G, R, T) 11.00 Shortland Street. (PGR, R, T) 11.30 Spin City. (G, R, T) 12.00 Desperate Housewives.

3 News: Firstline.

Infomercials. (G) The Shopping Channel.

Everybody Loves Raymond. (G, R, T) 12.00 3 News.

12.30 Home And Away. (G, R,

6.00 8.30 10.30 11.30

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1.00 Dr Phil. (AO) 2.00 The Dr Oz Show. (PGR) 3.00 The Biggest Loser Australia. (G) Twelve overweight contestants battle the bulge to lose the most weight.

4.00 Rachael Ray. (G) 5.00 Entertainment Tonight.

(PGR, R, T) 1.00 2.00 3.00 3.05 3.20 3.30

who persue all competition available which is just great. The Handicap singles – a club competition, was held at Waireka on the 10th February with both the winner and runner-up coming from Timaru.

Our other venture into the competitive world was the tournament held at Timaru on Waitangi Day and both Doris Dickinson (assn) and Annette King (golf) managed very respectable scores to be runners up.

Club competitions are going well in both codes. Several members from the golf croquet contingent attended a South Canterbury tournament at Geraldine this Saturday and were more than thrilled at the result. 32 entrants battled it out and Andrew Hawthorne from Ashburton College was the winner, second being Bev Blair from Waireka. We are very proud to be associated with the college and have enjoyed mentoring both Andrew and his golf croquet partner Adam Greaney as they continue their quest for the National title in Palmerston North in March. All the best guys.

All in all a busy start to the New Year and a busy future before the seasons ends in April.

Jeremy Kyle. (PGR) Anderson Live.

Buzzy Bee. (G, R, T) Everything’s Rosie. (T) Mike The Knight. (G, T) Back At The Barnyard.

(G)

(G, R, T) 4.00 H2o. (G, R, T)

5.30 Home And Away. (G, T) Kyle knocks Nelson out, Rosie’s got a secret and Sasha’s keen to find out what it is, and Jett attends the Summer Bay disco.

6.00 Friends. (G, R, T) 6.30 Neighbours. (G, T) 7.00 Shortland Street.

(PGR, T) Sarah draws a line in the sand, Vinnie and Kylie talk themselves out of danger, and Murray and Wendy reveal too much.

7.30 Police Ten 7.

6.00 3 News.

7.00 Campbell Live.

7.30 Grand Designs. (PGR, T) Kevin meets Mary Martin and Carl Turner who want to build a home that looks like a huge stack of glass cubes.

8.30 Bones. (AO, T) Brennan calls upon five of her best ‘squinterns’ to complete the task of identifying remains that have been deemed unidentifiable.

9.30 Project Runway. (PGR,

4.30 The Erin Simpson Show.

5.00 Horace. (G, R) 5.01 America’s Funniest Home Videos. (G, R, T) 5.30 8 Simple Rules. (R, T)

(PGR, R, T)

A suspended driver takes exception to police.

8.00 Highway Patrol. (T) 8.30 Once Upon A Time.

(PGR, T)

9.30 20/20. (T) 10.30 Vampire Diaries.

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(AO, T)

10.30 Nightline.

11.10 Nurse Jackie. (AO, R)

11.30 Police Ten 7. (PGR, T) 12.00 Chase. (AO, T) 1.00 Crash Course. (PGR, R, T) 1.30 Infomercials. 2.30 Party Wars.

(AO, R) 3.20 Secret Life Of The American Teenager. (PGR, R) 4.15 Emmerdale. (PGR, R, T) 5.05 The Erin Simpson Show. (R) 5.30 Infomercials.

12.15 Saving Grace. (AO) 1.15 Infomercials. (G) 5.00 Joyce Meyer. 5.30 Infomercials. (G)

Mid Canterbury Ladies Probus Club The New Zealand National Anthem was sung by members of the Mid Canterbury Ladies Probus Club to open the February meeting held recently. One visitor was welcomed and birthdays and anniversaries were celebrated.

A new member from Waimate was introduced to members. The Almoner’s Report was given and President Colleen reminded members of the movies morning and the coffee morning.

Trip Convener Avis told of the bus trip on 27 February, travelling down to the ‘Ashfield’ Historic homestead and gardens at Temuka.

The raffles were drawn.

The Mini speaker Elsie Morris spoke of her sight impairment. She does not see faces but feels the vibes of smiles. Elsie is registered with the Foundation of the Blind, and finds the Ashburton Branch to be a wonderful organisation. Her advice to members was to good care of their eyes. She knows what is ahead for her as the condition is hereditary. One thing

PRIMe 6.00 Home Shopping. (G) 6.30 The Crowd Goes Wild.

(G, R)

7.00 7.30 12.00 1.00

Deal Or No Deal. (G, R) Home Shopping. (G) The Doctors. (G) The Jeff Probst Show.

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2.05 All Saints. (PGR, R) 3.00 Sea Patrol. (PGR, R) A steamy jungle encounter ends badly for Dutchy when the woman’s husband is found dead, and Kate struggles with advice from Commander White that her relationship with Mike will ruin his career.

4.00 The Late Show With David Letterman. (G, R) 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. (G, R) Game show hosted by Andrew O’Keefe.

5.30 Prime News.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (G) 6.30 Millionaire: Hot Seat.

(G) Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

7.00 The Crowd Goes Wild.

7.30 Best Of Top Gear.

(PGR, R) Richard celebrates the incredible evolution of the Porsche 911.

8.30 The Supersizers Go.

(PGR, R)

9.35 Prisoners’ Wives. (Final, AO) Heavily pregnant Gemma is whisked into witness protection.

10.40 The Crowd Goes Wild.

(G, R)

11.10 The Late Show With David Letterman. (G) 12.00 Home Shopping. (G) 1.30 The Crowd Goes Wild. (G, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (G)

FOUR 6.00 Sesame Street. (G, R) 6.55 Pingu. (G, R) 7.00 Sticky TV. (G, R) 7.30 Avatar: The Last Airbender. (G) 7.55 The Winx Club. (G) 8.20 Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Bitty Adventures. (G, R) 8.40 Bananas In Pyjamas. (G, R) 8.55 Bob The Builder. (G, R) 9.05 Thomas & Friends. (G, R) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 9.20 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 9.25 Barney And Friends. (G, R) 9.50 Raa Raa The Noisy Lion. (G) 10.00 Infomercials. (G) 2.00 Sesame Street. (G,

R) 2.55 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 3.00 Sticky TV. (G) 4.30 FOUR Live. (G) 6.00 Everybody Hates Chris. (G, R) 6.30 Futurama. (G, R) Leela pays a big price after leading the crew on a dangerous mission to harvest honey from space bees with a lethal sting.

7.00 The Simpsons. (G, R) Troy McClure begins dating Selma.

7.30 Family Guy. (PGR, R)

8.00 American Dad. (PGR) The Smith’s regular babysitter breaks her leg, so Stan and Francine are forced to leave Steve with Hayley.

8.30 The Cleveland Show. (PGR) 9.00 Bob’s Burgers. (PGR) 9.30 South Park. (AO, R) 10.00 Cops. (AO, R) 10.30 Celebrity Paranormal Project. (AO) 11.25 Entertainment Tonight. (G) 11.50 Infomercials. (G) 12.00 Entertainment Tonight. (G) 12.25 Infomercials. (G)

she really misses is sewing. Elsie has a clock which tells her the time and a reader which helps her to read the newspaper.

After morning tea the main speaker was Karen Jones who spoke on Fostering Children.

There are lots of paper work and checks before getting approval to be a foster parent, also induction training, but it is a hands on experience. It is rewarding and sometimes she gets very attached to the children, often they stay in touch. Patience is needed, children have to© have boundaries and need structure. The Central Press Features Child Youth and Family social worker also spoke to the meeting and said they make a good team with the foster parents. They support the caregivers and place the children, and try to match the child with the home.

There are different types of foster care – in emergency situations, respite care and home for life. Children come to them for a number of reasons. At the present time there are 54 children in foster care in Ashburton. Any help is appreciated.

Dulcie thanked the speakers for their thought provoking talks on foster care. The meeting

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A BEAUTIFUL MIND Movie Greats, 8.30pm This fictionalised account of the life of John Forbes Nash takes the viewer into the mind’s eye of the idiosyncratic maths prodigy.

Russell Crowe (below) is great as Nash, deftly charting the embattled genius’s time at Princeton, his government work during the Cold War and his acceptance of a Nobel Prize. At the heart of Nash’s story is his tumultuous fight with schizophrenia and his struggle to save his marriage to wife Alicia (Jennifer Connelly). Directed by Ron Howard.

6.00 NYPD Blue. (M) 6.50 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.15 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.40 America’s Funniest Home Videos. (PG) 8.05 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 8.30 Cash Cab USA. (PG) 8.55 24. (M) 9.55 Law & Order. (M) 10.50 NCIS. (PG) 11.40 Ballistic: Ecks vs: Sever. (M) 1.25 NYPD Blue. (M) 2.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 2.40 Cash Cab USA. (PG) 3.05 24. (M) 4.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 4.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 5.00 Law & Order. (M) 6.00 America’s Funniest Home Videos.

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6.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (PG) Gibbs and the team head back to school when a Marine is found murdered on a college campus.

8.30 Criminal Intent. (M) 9.30 Criminal Intent. (M) 10.30 Law & Order. (M) 11.30 NCIS. (PG) 12.30 24. (M) 1.20 America’s Funniest Home Videos.

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1.45 2.10 3.00 3.55 4.45 5.35

sky sPORt 1 6.00 Golf. WGC Accenture Match Play Championship. Day One. Live.

12.00 Golf. ISPS Handa NZ Womens Open.

Highlights.

1.00 Golf. Champions Tour. ACE Group Classic. Highlights.

2.00 Golf Central.

3.00 Football League Show.

3.30 BA-League Highlights Show.

4.00 Re:Union.

5.00 Deaker On Sport.

6.00 Golf Central.

7.00 Total Rugby.

7.30 Crowd Goes Wild.

8.00 Sky Sport What’s On. 8.30 Cricket. New Zealand v England 2nd One-day. Highlights.

9.30 Golf. WGC Accenture Match Play Championship Day One. Highlights.

10.30 The Age Of 27.

11.00 Golf. ISPS Handa NZ Womens Open.

Highlights.

12.00 The Dirt.

12.30 Dumbest Stuff On Wheels.

1.00 Motorsport. Toyota Racing Series.

Round 5. From Manfeild, Feilding.

2.00 Motorsport. New Zealand V8 Series.

From the Manfield Circuit. Highlights.

3.00 The Ultimate Fighter: Aussie v UK. 4.00 Soccer. A-League. Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix. Replay.

Cash Cab USA. (PG) NYPD Blue. (M) Criminal Intent. (M) Criminal Intent. (M) 24. (M) Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG)

sky sPORt 2 6.00 Crowd Goes Wild. 6.30 Cricket. New Zealand v England 2nd One-day. Highlights.

7.30 Deaker On Sport. 8.30 Re:Union. 9.30 Challenge Wanaka. 10.30 Soccer. A-League.

Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix. Highlights.

11.30 Basketball. NBL. NZ Breakers v Wollongong Hawks. Highlights. 12.30 Deaker On Sport. 1.30 The Dirt. 2.00 Dumbest Stuff On Wheels. 2.30 Motorsport. Toyota Racing Series.

Round 5. 3.30 Motorsport. New Zealand V8 Series. From the Manfield Circuit. Highlights.

4.30 Cricket. New Zealand v England 2nd Oneday. Highlights. 5.30 Inside The PGA Tour.

6.00 Golf. WGC Accenture Match Play Championship Day One. Highlights.

7.00 Athletics. GE Canary Wharf Triathlon Super. Sprint Eliminator. Highlights.

7.30 Athletics. GE Canary Wharf Triathlon Super. Sprint Final. Highlights.

8.00 Dumbest Stuff On Wheels.

8.30 The Ultimate Fighter: Aussie v UK. 9.30 SKY ARENA Access.

10.00 UFC On Fuel 7.

12.00 Sky Sport What’s On. 12.30 Crowd Goes Wild.

1.00 Cricket. New Zealand v England 2nd One-day. Highlights.

2.00 Golf. WGC Accenture Match Play Championship Day One. Highlights.

3.00 Inside The PGA Tour.

3.30 Crowd Goes Wild.

4.00 Basketball. NBL. NZ Breakers v Wollongong Hawks. Replay.

concluded with the Thought For The Day – “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”. Members were reminded it is the Annual General Meeting in March.

Grey Power Ashburton Inc. On Monday 18th President Joy Jaine welcomed approx 60 members to the first general meeting of 2013 for Grey Power Ashburton Apologies were received from Sheila Graham, Ann and Trevor Gamblin; these were accepted.

Joy reminded members that subs are due by the end of March, and that if any members were available to act on the committee they would be welcome; nomination forms available from Secretary Natalie Blampied. Joy then spoke about the latest Advocacy trip to Wellington, where members of the Board met with politicians from all parties to promote causes of interest to Grey Power members. Natalie then reported on the recent Grey Power Zone 6 meeting held in Temuka, Ashburton was repre-

sented by 4 members of the committee. Other associations attending were; North Canterbury; Christchurch; Timaru; Waimate and the hosts Temuka. Dick MacDonald then gave a brief outline regarding our recent purchase of a second hand high speed printer to be used for printing our newsletters. Joy then introduced our speaker for the afternoon; Ali Turner from the Public Trust.

Ali informed members about the types of Power of Attorney, and the importance of having documents in place to protect our property and rights and personal care and welfare. The Public Trust is a SOE and is competitive in the market for the preparation and administration of documents relating to the protection of property rights.

Ann Stafford passed a vote of thanks and presented Ali with a fruit tray. The raffle was drawn and prizes distributed, and while the ladies prepared the afternoon tea, Joy read a short piece entitled “The Pastors Last Request”.

Next meeting will be Monday 18th March 2013 where the speaker will be Linton Wilson who is an advocate for Health and Disability.

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7.15 Glee The Concert. (2011, PG) Cory Monteith, Dianna Agron, Lea Michele.

8.40 Dolphin Tale. (2011, PG) Harry Connick, Jr. 10.30 Like Crazy. (2011, M) Felicity Jones, Anton Yelchin.

12.00 Killer Elite. (2011, 16) Jason Statham, Clive Owen.

1.55 The Other Side Of The Tracks.

(2008, M) Brendan Fehr, Chad Lindberg.

3.30 Mr: Popper’s Penguins. (2011, G) Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino.

5.05 Fright Night. (2011, M) Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell.

6.50 Larry Crowne. (2011, M) Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts. After losing his job, a middle aged man reinvents himself by going back to college.

8.30 Man On A Ledge. (2012, M) Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks. From the ledge of a NYC skyscraper, a cornered man must orchestrate a dangerous plan to prove his innocence for a crime he didn’t commit.

10.15 Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark. (2010, M) Katie Holmes, Guy Pearce.

11.55 Wanderlust. (2012, 16) Paul Rudd.

1.35 Survival Of The Dead. (2009, 16) Alan Van Sprang, Kenneth Welsh.

3.05 The Other Side Of The Tracks.

(2008, M) Brendan Fehr.

4.40 Fright Night. (2011, M) Colin Farrell.

6.40 Bad Company. (2002, 16) Chris Rock, Anthony Hopkins.

8.35 Braveheart. (1995, 16) Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau.

11.30 A History Of Violence. (2005, 18) Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello.

1.05 Duplicity. (2009, M) Julia Roberts.

3.10 Underworld Evolution. (2006, 16) Kate Beckinsale.

4.55 Unbreakable. (2000, M) Bruce Willis.

6.45 The Mask. (1994, M) Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz. A banker discovers an ancient mask that turns him into a confident suave cartoon-like character, able to fulfil his innermost desires and whims.

8.30 A Beautiful Mind. (2001, M) Russell Crowe. The captivating story of John F. Nash, who went from the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity, and then on to win a Nobel Prize.

10.45 Blood Diamond. (2006, 16) Leonardo DiCaprio.

1.05 Underworld Evolution. (2006, 16) Kate Beckinsale.

2.50 A Beautiful Mind. (2001, M) Russell Crowe.

5.05 Blood Diamond. (2006, 16) Leonardo DiCaprio.

DIsCOVeRy 6.30 7.30 8.30 9.30 10.30 11.30 12.30 1.30 2.30 3.30 4.30 5.30 6.30 7.30

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Dirty Jobs. (PG) American Loggers. (PG) Deadliest Catch. (PG) Mythbusters. (PG) American Guns. (M) Bear Grylls: How To Stay Alive. (PG) Fatal Encounters. (M) I (Almost) Got Away With It. (M) Flying Wild Alaska. (PG) American Loggers. (PG) Deadliest Catch. (PG) Mythbusters. (PG) Gold Rush: The Dirt. (PG) Gold Rush. (PG) Secret Weapons: Todd does a deal on a new claim to get Dave’s crew back in action. Todd junks his old washplant and Parker sets an unprecedented goal for his mine.

Sons Of Guns. (M) Will Hayden and crew are back for another round of incredible builds in a brand new season of Sons of Guns. From guns to cannons, Red Jacket sells, trades, buys, builds and customises them all.

Yukon Men. (M) Fatal Encounters. (M) Blood, Lies And Alibis. (M) I Shouldn’t Be Alive. (PG) American Loggers. (PG) Croc Attack. (M) Sons Of Guns. (M) Yukon Men. (M) Fatal Encounters. (M)

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shINe 6.00 Unlocking the Bible 6.30 Derek Prince 7.00 Bedbug Bible Gang 7.30 From Aardvark to Zucchini 8.00 Buzz and Poppy 8.30 Running With Fire 9.00 Battles Christians Face 9.30 Precious Word of Truth 10.00 Give Me An Answer 10.30 Your Best Life: Phil Pringle 11.00 Beyond the Search 11.30 Journey into the Amazon 12.00 Running With Fire 12.30 Enjoying Everyday Life 1.00 The 700 Club 1.30 Give Me An Answer 2.00 The Easter Experience 2.30 Facing the Canon 3.00 Bedbug Bible Gang 3.30 From Aardvark to Zucchini 4.00 Buzz and Poppy 4.30 TheDRIVEtv 5.00 Life FM presents 5.30 Beyond the Search 6.00 Your Best Life: Phil Pringle 6.30 Destined to Reign 7.00 The 700 Club 7.30 Why Dig That Up? 8.00 Give Me An Answer 8.30 Nzone Focus 9.00 Facing the Canon 9.30 The One to One Show 10.00 Running With Fire 10.30 The 700 Club 11.00 Hearts Wide Open 11.30 Give Me An Answer 12.00 Beyond the Search 12.30 Derek Prince 1.00 Unlocking the Bible 1.30 From Heartache to Hope 2.00 Paul de Jong 2.30 Phil Pringle 3.00 Give Me An Answer 3.30 Nzone Focus 4.00 Facing the Canon 4.30 From Heartache to Hope 5.00 Running With Fire 5.30 Hearts Wide Open

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Aki gets Williams’ slot on debut for Chiefs Bundee Aki has been given the No12 jersey vacated by Sonny Bill Williams for the Chiefs’ opener against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday night.

If that’s not enough, the Counties 22-year-old will mark his debut by attempting to close down All Black Ma’a Nonu in what will be a high-pressure environment under the roof at the Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Williams’ departure and Richard Kahui’s shoulder injury have robbed the Chiefs of size in the midfield. Converted wing Tim Nanai-Williams, another Counties player, will play centre and is, like Aki, a relative lightweight, size-wise.

“If you compare Bundee and Tim NanaiWilliams versus Sonny Bill Williams and Richard Kahui last year, they are a few inches shorter,” admitted Chiefs coach Dave Rennie. “But they have different skillsets and are both very, very quick.

That’s their point of difference so it’s going to be a hell of a match-up.”

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Mid Canterbury’s bocce team Shaun Pringle, Joanne Inwood, Rhys McLaren and Donna McLaren are off to the New Zealand Special Olympics in Nelson this weekend.

Special Olympians on big mission

By Jonathan Leask It has been a hard year for Mid Canterbury’s Special Olympians.

Despite the hardships, nine athletes are heading to Nelson this weekend hopeful of qualifying for the nationals, but just happy to be competing.

In March last year they were turfed out of the MacKenzie Centre that had been the base for their community group for adults with physical or mental disabilities for two decades.

“It’s been bloody hopeless,” secretary of Mid Canterbury Special Olympics

Group Colleen Lindsay said.

“We were left without our own specialised facility, but it was fine for the swimmers, they could just go to the pool but we were left without a bocce.”

Bocce is a cross between petanque and bowls.

“You throw balls which are about the size of lawn bowls but not weighted at a pallino rather than a jack.”

The group was without a place to play bocce, or a base for their operations, until the RSA offered to rent them the Doris Linton Lounge.

“The RSA has been exceptional but we still don’t have a proper place to

play (bocce). We just use an old mat and indoor balls.”

It has not the ideal preparation for attempting to qualify for the nationals, but it’s something.

“We’ll go in on the back foot.

“It has been difficult and pretty frustrating for us because they are such fantastic people.

“The athletes don’t really know what’s going on and don’t care whether they win or lose. They are just happy to be competing.”

Mid Canterbury is sending five swimmers and a four-person bocce team to Nelson.

Fun focus on hockey skills session Mid Canterbury Hockey is offering local juniors a chance to try their hand at hockey.

The introductory Fun Sticks programme is being held on Monday and Wednesday from 3.45pm for the next two weeks

at the Ashburton hockey turf.

Fun Sticks Hockey introduces basic skills to children, five years and older, through game-based activities which focus on having fun while learning.

Mid Canterbury Fun Sticks Hockey is run by former New Zealand representative Kieren O’Grady and new hockey participation officer Carla Burt.

It will be followed by the Small Sticks Hockey Inter-

School Tournament. The six a-side tournament is open to primary and intermediate schools and will be held after school on March 18 and 19.

To register contact Carla Burt on 027 211 2031.

SCOREBOARD Results Golf Aorangi South Canterbury Women’s Silver Pennants North Zone (Pleasant Point) a.m. Ashburton 7 Geraldine 1 3 Mayfield /Rakaia 5 Temuka 5 Timaru Bye p.m. Ashburton 8 Mayfield /Rakaia 2 Timaru 8 Temuka 2 Geraldine 1 Bye South Zone (Timaru) a.m. Tokarahi 10 North Otago 0 Geraldine 2 5 Pleasant Point 5 Gleniti 8 Waimate 2 p.m. Geraldine 2 8 North Otago 2 Tokarahi 7 Waimate 3 Gleniti 7 Pleasant Point 3.

Mayfield Ladies Golf 1st Stableford Jillian Lake 38 c/b Pat Wilson 38,Alison Vessey 38, Sharon Duthie 38, Jan Clucas 37,Glenys Carr 37 A.L.T.Nearest the Pin 5 and 14, Betty Wilson Marilyn Cross/Hasting McLeod/Property Brokers 2nd shot 2 and 11, 0-30 Jillian Lake 31-40+ Margaret Read Marjory Murdoch Player of the day Jillian Lake.

Tinwald Golf Club Women’s February 19 9am start check in by 8.45am.

Starters: M. Kennedy, D. Bell: Cards K. McAuliffe, D. Sharplin Tea Duties: N. Costin am. P. Bishop and D. Wellman pm Stroke/ 2nd Burrowes Cup: 2nd Maree Moore and 2nd Mildred Williams B3 No.1: 9.00: K. McAuliffe, C. Shanks, D. Sharplin 9.05: D. Lowe, P. Bell, S. Durry, 9.10: A. Dwan, M. Smith, P.

McAndrew, 9.15: I. Divers, E. Pierce, B. Jackson No4: 9.00: C. Linney, V. Prendergast, D. Wellman, 9.05: J. VanderHeide, J. Peacock, L. Glassey, 9.10: M. Bennett, P. Smith, M. Moore No 10: 9.00: B. O’Neill, M. Colville, S. Vucetich, 9.05: J. Undy, P. McLauchlan, M. Pawsey, 9.10: T. O’Connell, P. Templeton, S. Young.

No 13: 9.00: B. Cochrane, P. Bishop, L. Bird, 9.05: V. Cartney, M. Reddecliffe, S. Mee, 9.10. D. Bell, M. Kennedy, B. Harris, V Hampton 9 Holes: 1st Bell Trophy (Stroke) No 10. 9.15: P. Gibson, B. McBride, N. Costin, 9.20: J. Cartwright, J. Moorren, I Ross, No 17: 9.00 J. Johns, S. Williams, N. Burrowes, 9.05; K. Young, M. Sherriff, R. O’Brien, G. Whipp.

Draws Bowls Mid Canterbury Sub Centre Nan Marsh Women’s Triples Ashburton MSA Bowling Green, 9.00am start Skips: Ruth Smith, Maureen Sullivan, Lynn Curd, Sandra Holdom, Wendy Watson, Colleen Hands, Rosemary Bennett, Helen Boag, Diane Gutberlet, Noeline Mackenzie, Shirley Taylor, Gloria Hawkins, Margaret Eder, Gwen Whipp, Shirley Pagey, and Lorrel Chaney.

Champion of Champion Triples at Hampstead Bowling Club Dress Code: Whites or Club Uniforms to be worn Players to bring own lunches, morning and afternoon

tea supplied for players.

Senior Men: 9am start Allenton vs. Methven, Ashburton MSA vs. Tinwald, Hinds vs. Hampstead, Ashburton vs. Rakaia Senior Women: 9am start Methven vs. Rakaia, Ashburton vs. Tinwald. Ashburton MSA and Allenton a bye report at 11.00am Junior Men: Report at 11.00am Methven vs. Ashburton, Allenton vs. Hinds Junior Women: Report at 11.00am Ashburton vs. Hinds. Rakaia a bye report at 1.00pm.

Golf Ashburton Golf Club Midweek Women’s Golf Sandhurst qualifying round for Four Ball Best Ball match play competition Draw Steward: Leigh Wackrow – 308 3790 Tuesday Starters: D Englebrecht, W Carter No 1 Tee 9.00 V Moore and K Shaw, H Robertson and K Green 9.06 S Lemon and J Williams, R Evans and A Grant 9.12 A Hunt and B Watkins, F Williamson and T Cates 9.18 M Bean and B Cameron, B Turton and D Englebrecht No 7 Tee 9.18 J Welch and G Lane, J Mitchell and J Montgomery 9.24 G Sloper and W Carter, H Trott and E Langford 9:30 W Parr and L Wackrow No 10 Tee 9.00 H Argyle and K Robb, J Guilford and K McRae 9.06 D Hinton and R Bennett, C Trott and B White 9.12 H Lovett and H Ward, M Urquhart and D Simmons 9.18 P Bell and A Hopwood, B Martin and J Hetrick Nine Hole Men and Women’s Section Ashburton 9 hole tournament February 28 - 9:15am Entries to Carol O’Reilly 308 8758 by February 26 Nine Hole convenors – Carolyn King 308 7022 and Carol O’Reilly. Club Captain – Alison Grant 302 4635

Apart from Kahui, Rennie is also missing halfback Brendon Leonard (cheek bone) and fullback Robbie Robinson and midfielder Andrew Horrell (both foot injuries).

Charlie Ngatai, a midfield signing from the Hurricanes, left the field against the Reds a fortnight ago with a groin injury, but has recovered sufficiently to be named on the bench.

The Chiefs were rocked by injuries after their first round loss to the Highlanders in Hamilton last season. This time they have come a little earlier.

“We only lost Andrew this time last week,” Rennie said. “He’s out for probably another month. Robbie has had issues with his foot for a while now and it’s been slow going, same with Richard’s shoulder. Obviously when we selected our team a few months back they were going to be a big part of our starting group but we’ve got a lot of depth and flexibility in our group.

“We picked four midfielders and we

In search of Super glory

S

o it begins.

This weekend (last week there were a couple of inconsequential entrees over the ditch) the latest version of rugby’s Super festival kicks off, and the serious business of trying to capture a trophy won by four different teams in the last five years swings into action.

Its hard to say how many years the competition has been going; are you going to count the Super 10, which you can’t because Canterbury wasn’t in it, or even go right back to 1992, when the South Pacific Championship became the Super 6?

There are 48 new names on this year’s rosters; and that’s only in the New Zealand Conference. That’s three whole new teams right there.

Will one (or two) of those no-names turn out to be a new Christian Cullen, Jonah Lomu or Sean Fitzpatrick, someone who will time their superstardom to co-incide with the big dance in 2015, where Richie (possibly) will try to lead our men in black to a repeat in the final at Twickers?

There’s still quite a bit of water to run under a number of bridges before then though; and for a start all thoughts are on this year’s version of the competition.

For a start, which New Zealand can claim any sort of favouritism?

If you want to look at recent history, then the Canes certainly have their claims; after a year when they were supposed to be in turmoil after their much-publicised cleanout of some very big names they turned in a meritorious

season, eventually finishing eighth but not after putting the frighteners on a lot of good teams.

Add a couple of names like, say, Ben Franks to the mix, and with the most promising halfback in the country in TJ Perenara back in action, to go with the likes of Dane Coles, Brad Shields, Victor Vito, Beauden Barrett and Conrad Smith, and yeah, there’s contender written all over this outfit.

But, then you start looking elsewhere, like the defending champs perhaps.

The Chiefs have the best coaching set-up around, no question. That’s why they won the thing last year, with a little help from SBW’s offloads and Sona Taumalolo’s ridiculous try-scoring antics from the front row.

Neither of those players return for another shot at the title; Sonny Bill is off chasing other titles in a boxing career that is now teetering on the edge of farcical (and meanwhile filling in his time with the Roosters back where he first found fame in the NRL), but the Chiefs’ line-up is chock-full of absolutely dependable better-thantradesmen players who are again going out to do the business in exactly the way the coaches have set out in their master plan.

Or you could look way down south.

The Highlanders in the last two seasons have hit the ground running, but run out of steam when the sharp end of the tournament came around.

By Steve Devereux

MY SHOUT

Jamie Joseph, one of the more hard-nosed been-theredone-that-myself individuals on the New Zealand coaching scene, is determined to make this season one where there’s 100% effort instead of 90. to help him along the way, the Highlanders have made a couple of additions to their roster, additions that I would think put them way up in the rankings for those punters aiming to pick the winner early.

Brad Thorn.

Who in Canterbury wants to see that man turn out in any other colours? Nobody, would be the easy answer there.

Tony Woodcock. All Black, top drawer All Black even.

Ma’a Nonu. If he decides to bring his A game along, he’ll be setting up one of New Zealand’s better finishers in Hosea Gear for a truckload of tries.

Andrew Hore, Aaron and Ben Smith, Colin Slade, Jamie Mackintosh, Nasi Manu, Tamati Ellison, its an ongoing list.

Yes, serious contenders.

Then there’s the Crusaders.

Toddy and his brains trust have looked hard at the last couple of seasons, rearranged their coaching staff and produced a new plan, a plan called Attack.

Whether it’s the right plan, whether broadcasting it to

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the world was a good idea, whether they have the firepower to stick with it through thick and thin and emerge victorious, only time will tell.

2008 since the last title, for a franchise recognised as a powerhouse of the competition, really is becoming a long time.

Then of course there’s the Blues. Overseen by a couple of Sirs (if Sir Ted isn’t too busy running around looking after the Sudanese national team or someone equally deserving) they are a complete unknown force, and after the debacle of the last couple of seasons, there’s really only one way they can go.

So, considering all the evidence, who’s your pick?

If you can get the winner from here (assuming of course the best New Zealand team will be the best overall!), then you’re into genius territory.

On a completely different tangent, there’s winning celebrations.

Gangnam Style is in, and our netballers must just about be world champs at it; even James McOnie does a very passable imitation of the man from Korea when he’s doing his thing with the netball team.

The style suits the West Indian cricketers so much that when they get into it the crowd really just wants to join in, and it looks fantastic.

What doesn’t fit is three middle-aged ex-cricketers, presenters from Channel Nine (whom I have defended on many occasions), opening the coverage of an ODI with an extended Gangnam routine.

Classic, monumental, hugely embarrassing fail.

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wouldn’t have thought we’d be starting with Tim but he did a great job for us against the Hurricanes last weekend and we think he can do the same again this week.”

In another departure from the norm, former Blues first-five Gareth Anscombe has been named at fullback.

“We see him as a 10,” Rennie said. “We’ve talked to him about the value of playing more than one position. If you look at someone like Beauden Barrett, he got an All Black opportunity based on the fact that he can play multiple positions. It’s good for Gareth, he’s quick enough to play on the wing, he’s quick enough to play at the back ... he can expose teams from a broken field point of view.”

Wing Patrick Osborne, a signing from Canterbury, will also make his Super Rugby debut. Rhys Marshall, a hooker from Hawke’s Bay who has yet to play in ITM Cup, is in line to make his from the reserves bench.

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England squares series

From the sideline Test yourself with the Guardian’s weekday quiz

What is this person famous for?

He clobbered four sixes to go with nine boundaries. His most remarkable shot, a six over long on off spin bowler Graeme Swann, was completed as he slipped over.

Going into the final 10 overs, New Zealand were 166 for four. The next three overs produced 58 as McCullum became a blur of hitting.

He was comfortably on course to eclipse New Zealand’s fastest ODI 100 - 67 balls by Craig McMillan against Australia in Hamilton in 2007 - when he holed out to long on, departing to a standing ovation.

Taylor hurried across to give him a personal ‘well done mate’ on his way off.

It continued a run of rattling form for McCullum, who has made 253 runs off 160 balls in five limited-overs innings against England in the last 12 days.

By contrast, Taylor has been slow to get his international career going again after taking a break after losing the leadership.

Today Taylor took 10 balls to get off the mark, steadily worked himself into some touch, but having got to 50 in 81 balls slammed Stuart Broad into the crowd at mid wicket.

The second 50 took 35 balls, followed by a raising of the arms and salute to a rapturous crowd.

He was out moments later - 117 balls, nine fours and that six, over 181 minutes - after an innings full of importance, not only personally but with the first test in Dunedin in mind.

England’s new ball men, Jimmy Anderson and Steve Finn, were bang on the job early on, Anderson eventually rewarded with five wickets.

The internationals have gone turnabout win-loss through the first five games. Solely on that basis, it should be New Zealand’s turn on Saturday.

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By David Leggat New Zealand squandered first dibs on the best batting block in the country yesterday; England weren’t about to follow suit and so the ODI series goes to a decider at Eden Park on Saturday.

Chasing an insufficient 269, England got the job done for the loss of two wickets with 14 balls to spare.

Once England’s openers Alastair Cook and Ian Bell got into their work, followed by half centuries from Jonathan Trott and the mightily impressive Joe Root, the tourists were always on track to draw level in the ANZ international series.

However the most significant event of the day, to home eyes anyway, happened in the first half of the match.

It’s been a while since a New Zealand partnership has been so loaded with symbolism as that which underpinned their innings.

Captain Brendon McCullum and the man he replaced, Ross Taylor, shared a rollicking 100-run stand in just 53 balls for the fifth wicket.

McCullum’s 74 from 36 deliveries did the bulk of the damage, but Taylor stayed on to complete an emotional return to form with his seventh ODI ton. Their good work was badly let down as the last six wickets fell for just 26 runs in 25 balls.

Considering all the assumptions that things can’t possibly be good between Taylor and McCullum after the shambolic handling of the captaincy change - a point both have repeatedly denied - their rapport was under some scrutiny.

They pushed the singles hard, chivvied ones into twos, encouraged each other and, once he had his eye in, McCullum simply took off.

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“If history repeats itself, I should think we can expect the same thing again.”

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Ross Taylor smashes England’s Stuart Broad for six on the way to making his seventh ODI century.

Rowers seek national glory

Hamish Bond and Eric Murray will row against each other.

Mid Canterbury’s top rowing products and future prospects are battling the country’s best at the national rowing championships at Lake Ruataniwha.

Olympic gold medallist and Halberg winner Hamish Bond and former lightweight single sculls three-time world champion Duncan Grant were both in action on the opening day yesterday.

Last year Bond was up against his gold medal winning partner Eric Murray in the men’s pair and managed to claim a fourth straight national title and third with fel-

low New Zealand team rower Jade Uru. Bond and Uru are back looking to defend their crown and got off to the perfect start winning their heat yesterday to advance straight to the final but Bond will not have to contend with Murray.

The Halberg winners won’t go headto-head in the pair but they will go up against each other.

Rowing for Southern Rowing Performance Centre (RPC) Bond will be up against Murray (Waikato RPC) in the men’s four and eight.

Grant is racing for Central RPC in the lightweight single, winning his repechage to advance to the A final and will also

contest the men’s coxed four and the lightweight double with James Hunter.

A number of Mid Canterbury rowers are also showing they are future prospects.

Craighead schoolgirls Emma Dyke, Paige Cook, Harriett Sutton and Alice Murdoch are racing under the Timaru Rowing Club banner.

All four were in the women’s eight that took out their heat by just 0.2 seconds from Avon on day one, and will have a rematch in the final.

Dyke, Cook and Sutton are also in the under 19 coxed four which is a straight final, with Dyke also in the senior pair and under 20 pair.

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Thursday, 21 February 2013

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LAKE COLERIDGE

Map for today

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DARFIELD

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ASHBURTON

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TIMARU

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© Meteorological Service of NZ Limited 2013

Waimate

For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com

Canterbury High Country

TODAY

TODAY

Often cloudy. A few light showers spreading north from late morning, and southerlies freshening. Winds easing at night.

Fine at first. Showers spreading northward from late morning, some heavy in the west south of Lake Coleridge, easing in the evening.

Wind at 1000m: SE 30 km/h developing in the morning.

Wind at 2000m: Light and variable.

NZ Today

MAX

16 OVERNIGHT MIN 8

MAX

18 OVERNIGHT MIN 8 TOMORROW

SUNDAY: Cloudy periods. Light winds.

MAX

22 OVERNIGHT MIN 9

Midnight Tonight

ia

Wind less than km/h 30

19 OVERNIGHT MIN 9

SATURDAY: Cloudy periods.

Light winds.

18

ka

MAX

LYTTELTON

AKAROA

Ra

Canterbury Plains

TODAY: Cloudy, few light showers from afternoon. Southerlies.

TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy.

Light winds.

20

LINCOLN

Ashburton Forecast 22

CHRISTCHURCH

30 to 59

Auckland Hamilton Napier Palmerston North Wellington Nelson Blenheim Greymouth Christchurch Timaru Queenstown Dunedin Invercargill

60 plus

16 13 15 13 13 14 12 12 11 8 8 9 4

26 28 26 26 22 26 26 21 22 22 22 19 18

Mostly cloudy, with patchy morning drizzle.

Light winds and sea breezes.

SATURDAY Mostly cloudy morning and evening, afternoon fine spells. Light winds and sea breezes.

morning min max

fine fine fine fine fine fine fine fine showers showers showers showers showers

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SUNDAY

NZ Situation

A weak front is moving along the South Island’s coastlines and should reach Cook Strait tonight. A new high moves onto the South Island tomorrow and should direct a south-east flow over the North Island. An area of high pressure should cover most of New Zealand throughout the weekend.

Mostly cloudy morning and evening, afternoon fine spells. Light winds and sea breezes.

MONDAY Mostly cloudy morning and evening, afternoon fine spells. Light winds and sea breezes.

TOMORROW

FZL: Above 3000m

FZL: Above 3000m

Morning cloud, with drizzle patches near the foothills, then fine spells.

Wind at 1000m: SE 20 km/h.

Wind at 2000m: SE 20 km/h, tending SW in the afternoon.

SATURDAY Fine apart from morning and evening cloud.

Southerlies dying out.

SUNDAY Fine apart from morning and evening cloud.

Light winds.

MONDAY Mainly fine with light winds.

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fine 17 cloudy -4 rain 25 cloudy -4 showers 21 showers 24 cloudy 13 fine 16 showers 14 fine 23 thunder 24 fine 18 cloudy 0 fine -1 cloudy -4 fine -2 fine 11 fine 16 fine 21 rain 8 rain 24 showers 15 thunder 24 cloudy 1 showers 7 rain 7 showers 18 fine -12 thunder 23 thunder 10 snow -4 fine -2 thunder 22 showers 24 rain 4 fine 7 cloudy -4 thunder 24 fine -7 showers 20 drizzle 15 fine 8 fine 1 snow -4 cloudy -4

32 2 34 -1 27 32 26 28 26 33 31 29 3 3 1 1 22 20 27 20 31 28 32 3 17 14 30 -6 31 23 2 3 38 28 12 13 3 31 -4 26 22 22 8 5 -1

River Levels

cumecs

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 1:45 pm, yesterday Nth Ashburton at 2:00 pm, yesterday Sth Ashburton at 9:15 am, yesterday Rangitata Klondyke at 9:00 am, yesterday

119.8 4.88 6.62 51.6

Source: Environment Canterbury

nc nc

Canterbury Readings

to 4pm yesterday

max

Ashburton Airport

19.7 12.8

9.5

0.0

23.4 95.2

SW 33

Christchurch Airport 21.7 11.8

9.1

0.0

20.8 58.0

S 37

–

0.0

23.4 79.0

S 22

Temperatures °C

Average Average

Timaru Airport

22.7

10.9

22.1

11.6

20.9

10.1

9.2

9.5

21.4 12.5

Average

Rainfall mm

min grass 16 hour Feb 2013 min to date to date 32

90

27

69

28

74

Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing m am 3 3

6

Thursday 9 noon 3

6

9 pm am 3

6

Friday

9 noon 3

6

9 pm am 3

6

Saturday 9 noon 3

Wind km/h

max gust

6

9 pm

7:44 1:54 7:57 2:18 8:27 2:34 8:39 2:59 9:07 3:13 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 6 minutes.

9:20

2 1 0

1:33

Rise 7:00 am Set 8:32 pm

Bad

Bad fishing

Set 2:12 am Rise 5:25 pm

Full moon

26 Feb 9:28 am ©Copyright OceanFun Publishing Ltd.

Rise 7:01 am Set 8:31 pm

Bad

Bad fishing

Set 3:07 am Rise 6:04 pm

Last quarter

5 Mar 10:54 am www.ofu.co.nz

Rise 7:03 am Set 8:29 pm

Bad

Bad fishing

Set 4:05 am Rise 6:39 pm

New moon

12 Mar 8:53 am

Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa