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Hunger Games banned in Thailand

The new Hunger Games Movie has reportedly been banned from a number of cinemas in Thailand after protesters adopted the film’s hand gesture as an anti-authority symbol. The threefingered salute featured in Jennifer Lawrence’s film franchise has been adopted by pro-democracy activists in the country who are protesting against the regime which was installed in the aftermath of the military coup in May. In the film, the three-finger salute signifies thanks, admiration and good-bye to a loved one. Protesters had planned a mass demonstration outside a cinema in Bangkok to mark the opening of the latest film, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. Now one of the country’s leading cinema chains has cancelled all screenings of the blockbuster, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Radiohead recording new album Experimental rock icons Radiohead are back in the recording studio and “fumbling” about as they decide on the direction for their next album. Guitarist Jonny Greenwood says they’re currently playing and recording. “It’s fun ... We’ve been waiting, all of us, for a long time,” he told the BBC’s radio service in Oxford, where the band lives. Greenwood indicated that the album, which would be Radiohead’s first since 2011’s The King of Limbs, was in the early stages. “Looking down avenues is a very kind way of putting the kind of fumbling that we do,” he said in the interview this week.

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Six Tui wins for Lorde Call the carpenter, Lorde’s going to need a bigger mantelpiece. The Royals singer walked away with six New Zealand Music Awards on Thursday night, following a starstudded ceremony at Auckland’s Vector Arena. She picked up Tuis for Album of the Year, Single of the Year (she won it last year for Royals and this year for Team), Best Female Solo Artist, Best Pop Album, Highest Selling Single (for Royals) and the International Achievement Award. That’s on top of last year’s haul of four New Zealand Music Awards, which came before her debut album Pure Heroine was eligible to be nominated. The recently-turned 18-year-old was able to celebrate with the adults this year and seemed truly proud of the awards despite already having won more than 20 others in the past year, including an APRA Silver Scroll, The Taite Music Prize, two Grammys, a Brit Award and an MTV Video Music Award.

Lorde received a standing ovation after winning International Achievement for the second year running. “I feel like I’m going to cry ...

Holy crap, thank you,” she said. “It seems crazy to think it’s been only a year since I was sat right there, opening the music awards.”

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■ ASHBURTON RETAIL SHOPPING HOURS

Mood for a change

By CaiTlin PorTEr

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It looks as though many Ashburton retailers are in the mood for change and look likely to support moves to extend opening hours over the Christmas period, a snapshot survey has found.

However, it appears nearly as many would not support calls to open later at night and on Sunday all year round – a move some say needs more custom than Ashburton can provide.

All of the dozen central business district retailers surveyed by the Guardian yesterday said they supported a pan-retailer get-together to discuss preChristmas opening hours.

But just how that would be arranged was yesterday unclear: to the surprise of some of the retailers surveyed, the town does not have a formally constituted retailers group.

The discussion mounted following a Guardian report yesterday in which retailers urged consistent Christmas opening hours. Ashburton Paper Plus operator Terry McNab said year-round weekend hours should also be considered.

Sparrows Men’s & Ladies Fashion manager Richard Wilson yesterday said he was trying to co-ordinate pre-Christmas shopping hours with other retailers on the same block as his store on East Street.

Ninety per cent of them were willing to co-operate, he said.

He wanted to open on the three Sundays leading up to Christmas, as well as late nights on Thursday.

“We have been doing Sunday trading for four years now and it is slowly and surely gaining momentum,” Mr Wilson said.

Michael Hill Jeweller store manager Linda Cooley said she

Retailers are in agreement about discussing extending opening hours cohesively over Christmas.

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also thought the town needed to get together and talk about opening hours so people could do their shopping locally rather than travelling to places such as Christchurch.

It needed to be a joint effort: “Nobody will come if only one or two are doing it.”

Ashburton’s Dick Smith Electronic store manager Elias Redpath said his seven-day store was often quiet in the evenings on weekends as not many people were around while Undercurrent Boardstore owner Lisa Ree said she tried staying open on Sundays – but it was not that

well received.

“I’ve tried it but it doesn’t really work. I would, but there needs to be more [stores] open.”

Two-thirds of retailers surveyed did not support regular Sunday opening, with some saying there would not be enough demand.

Statistics gathered by Infometrics suggests retail spending in Ashburton rose 9.5 per cent in the year to June, outpacing the wider Canterbury region (7 per cent) and the New Zealand average of 3.3 per cent.

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Denim Den owner Sharon Chivers: “No – not Sunday.”

The Bag Shop sales assistant Pauline Bell: “No, it’s not busy enough.”

Michael Hill Jeweller manager Linda Cooley: “Thursday night late night would be ideal to coincide with Christchurch, or a 7 o’clock finish on Friday.”

Sparrows Men’s & Ladies Fashion manager Richard Wilson: “I’ve been down our block, trying to co-ordinate hours [in the lead up to Christmas].

Ninety per cent are keen to co-ordinate.”

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Assistance is available

By Erin TaskEr

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If retailers want help in working together on issues like cohesive opening hours, Business Mid Canterbury is there to help.

But according to those behind the new organisation, retailers had not been quick to jump on board since its formation a couple of months ago.

For a sector to be represented, at least five businesses from that sector needed to join Business Mid Canterbury, but so far, retailers had not met that target.

Business Mid Canterbury board member Rene Artz said there did appear to be an opportunity to synchronise the opening hours of retail businesses in Ashburton in the lead up to Christmas, and at weekends.

If retailers came to Business Mid Canterbury, the organisation could help and potentially lead the change, he said.

At the moment there is no body overseeing retail in Mid Canterbury. When the former Ashburton Business Association folded earlier this year, so too did its retail arm.

The concept was replaced by Business Mid Canterbury but its membership was predominantly agricultural based.

That wasn’t a surprise given 90 per cent of business in the district was agricultural based, Mr Artz said, but there was a need for retail to be represented.

He said some shops did open at weekends, and for longer hours at Christmas but most of those were ‘big box’ retailers whose hours were set nationally rather than locally.

“It’s a challenge because many of our businesses are small and to be profitable it would require more shoppers buying locally.”

If retailers bought into the longer hours concept, it would require the support of shoppers making the most of the longer hours.

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■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

LAP clear to proceed

By Sue NewmaN

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Months after the Ashburton District Council agreed to tighten liquor trading hours in the district through a local alcohol policy (LAP) those changes could finally be close to becoming law.

Over a long period of consultation and debate, the council and the community developed the district’s LAP. The draft policy attracted hundreds

of submissions and early this year the council came up with a policy that spelled out trading hours for off and on licensed premises.

It held off implementation until several national challenges to the Sale and Supply of Liquor Amendment Act had been through the hearing process.

A challenge by the Tasman District Council failed and a challenge by Wellington City

may not go ahead.

And that, council environmental services group manager Jane Donaldson said, meant the council could now proceed with its own LAP. The policy still has to be adopted by the council, giving councillors a final opportunity to make a pitch for any changes.

With the policy likely to go to the February council meeting the community has a short breathing space in which it can

also make a plea for any final changes or adjustments.

The LAP will dramatically change the late night trading environment for Ashburton’s bars and nightclubs.

Ashburton’s night spots will have to close their doors at 2am with a one-way door policy applying from 1am.

Hours will also change for off-licences, with the council opting for 8am to 9pm trading hours.

Crackdown on rural drink driving By eriN TaSker

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Canterbury’s councils are joining forces to reduce rural drink driving and in turn, make the region’s roads safer.

Road safety co-ordinators from the Ashburton, Hurunui, Waimakariri, Selwyn, Timaru, Mackenzie and Waimate District Councils have pooled their resources to combat the deadly problem; one which caused 138 crashes, including nine fatalities, on Mid Canterbury roads between 2009 and 2013.

Ashburton District road safety co-ordinator Aileen Campbell said drink driving put everyone at risk and was a leading cause of crashes in Mid Canterbury.

“In rural areas it can be harder to find a way home after drinking, and so the campaign promotes planning a safe ride home ahead of time,” she said.

That will form just part of the crackdown on rural drink driving – which comes just days out from the lowering of New Zealand’s drink driving limits.

“Drivers should expect to see more police patrols on rural roads in summer. The booze bus will be deployed in rural areas as well as urban areas.”

Of Mid Canterbury’s 138 alcohol related crashes between 2009 and 2013, 78 per cent involved a single vehicle running off the road, and along with nine deaths, they resulted in 21 serious injuries.

This week the campaign will be launched twice in Mid Canterbury – once in Hinds and

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Rural drink driving will go under the spotlight this summer thanks to a multi-agency approach, led by Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Service staff including Sue Newton.

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again in Rakaia. It’s being led by the Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Service (Acads), and is supported by the Ashburton District Council, Presbyterian support, police and other agencies.

Acads has promoted safe drinking and driving for more than 20 years and every summer it’s launched annual summer campaigns, to coincide with the busiest time on most people’s social calendars. The campaign launch will be free, and include a barbecue, mocktail samples and recipes, party food samples by MasterChef finalist Chantelle Quinn, fun

games and displays, and a mock crash demonstration involving local fire brigades, St John and police.

The police booze bus will also be there for people to have a look around.

“It’s a chance to find out more about the lower alcohol limits before they come into play,” Miss Campbell said.

From December 1, the new limit for drivers aged 20 and over will be 250 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath or 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millitres of blood. The alcohol limit for drivers under the age of 20 will remain at zero.

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From December 1, the new limit for drivers aged 20 and over will be 250 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath (down from 400) or 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100millitres of blood (down from 80).

The alcohol limit for drivers under the age of 20 will remain at zero.

Drivers who are over 400 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath, or 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, will continue to face criminal sanctions as is currently the case. Drivers who fail an evidential breath test between 251 and 400 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath will receive an infringement notice with a $200 infringement fee and 50 demerit points.

Drivers who accumulate 100 or more demerit points from driving offences within two years will receive a three month driver licence suspension.

Harsher penalties will also be introduced.

The Mid Canterbury campaign will also use resources developed by Canterbury road safety co-ordinators, which will be supplied to licensed premises in support of their host responsibility activities. ** The campaign launch is being held on Tuesday, November 25 from 11am in Hinds at the Hinds Rugby Grounds, and Thursday, November 27 in Rakaia at the Salmon Reserve.

In brief Volunteer day International Volunteer Day will be marked in Ashburton on December 3, with a special function to honour the district’s many volunteers. To be held at the Ashburton Club and MSA, the function, organised

by Volunteering Mid and South Canterbury, is for volunteers from every corner of the community.

The night, which starts at 5pm, will include a presentation, information about International Volunteer Day, and refreshments and nibbles. For more information, including how to get a ticket, email volmsc@xtra. co.nz by November 26.

Tully not required The man accused of shooting three Ashburton Work and Income staff members will be back in court in February. Homeless man Russell John Tully, 48, is charged with murdering Winz front counter workers Peggy Noble, 67, and Leigh Cleveland, 55, on September 1. He is also accused of attempting to murder a third worker, Lindy Curtis, 43, who was shot in the leg and badly injured. He was scheduled to appear in the High Court at Christchurch next week but the court said that appearance was not required.

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Wigram assault Police are seeking witnesses to an assault in Wigram in which a man suffered fractures to his skull.

Police said the 26-year-old man from Auckland was outside a property in Grebe Place about 9pm on Wednesday night. The victim was taken to Christchurch Hospital and treated for his injuries. He has since been released and returned to Auckland. The man has known gang connections and was visiting Christchurch.

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Flat fire suspicious A fire which took hold in a flat in Christchurch early yesterday morning is being treated as suspicious. The fire, which was described as “small’, occurred in one unit of a two story block of flats on Armagh St, in the Linwood area of the city, around 2.45am, Andrew Norris of the Fire Service southern communications centre said. The flat was unoccupied, and no-one was injured in the blaze. The fire was being treated as suspicious, Mr Norris said. Fire investigators were at the scene to determine the cause of the fire.

The fire is the second blaze in the Linwood area in as many days.

On Thursday a person died in a house fire on Woodhouse St in the suburb. In September, 16-yearold Corey James McLean died at a house fire on Medina Cr in the Parklands area of Christchurch.

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■ ASHBURTON PIGEON PLAGUE

Council to take closer look at pigeon problem

By Sue NewmaN

sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

It might not have a legal responsibility to deal with pests, but the Ashburton District Council had a moral obligation to help rid inner town business owners deal with the town’s plague of pigeons, says councillor Darryl Nelson.

Several business owners have approached the council concerned about the health hazards posed by pigeon droppings on roof tops and pavements.

The council has suggested it could enter into a joint venture with building owners to fix the problem.

Taking action over one community pest problem, however, could set the council up for having to deal with more – pigeons could become rats or cats, environmental services group manager Jane Donaldson

Ashburton Playcentre children (from left) Oscar Wells, Cyrus Brokenshire, Austin Brokenshire, Kyle Gare, Tom Tait, Gretchen Ross, Ethan Rotch and Harper Ryan are dwarfed by the large tree inhabited by pigeons, which are dirtying their play area.

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Playcentre pigeon problem By eriN TaSker

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Ashburton Playcentre has a problem – pigeon poo plopping from a protected tree.

For the past few years, hundreds of pigeons have been calling a large tree at the front of the Park Street playcentre home, and littering both its entranceway and the footpath outside with poo.

It’s disgusting, the parent-run nonprofit organisation members say. Before kids can sit down at any outside table, it has to be wiped clean, and once a month the Ashburton District Council water blasts the footpath and part of the path leading into the facility.

Playcentre parents also water blast and scrub the path, and the cover for the neighbouring sand pit.

They’ve cordoned off the area directly under the tree – a nice, shady area the kids would love to play in. But it’s covered in pigeon poo.

To them, the best solution would be to get rid of the tree. But it’s not that simple: the ‘nice’ tree is on a protected list and can’t be cut down, Ashburton Playcentre president Karly Smith said.

“What I understand is that we could apply to get it taken down, but don’t

hold your breath for a positive result.”

Making a consent application would cost money the playcentre doesn’t have.

“It’s going to cost thousands of dollars to apply to have it cut down and there’s no guarantee it will happen.

“We’d like to get rid of the tree and that would solve our problem, but if we can get rid of the pigeons then that’s fine.”

They’re hoping that talk this week of potential solutions to the town’s pigeon problem might help solve their problem.

If the solution costs money though, the playcentre will keep its current problem.

Council communications advisor Nyia Strachan said the council understood how unpleasant pigeon poo was and had advised the playcentre of different methods to minimise its impact.

It was a difficult situation: the Spanish Fir is nearly 100 years old and protected under the District Plan.

There was no easy solution and no guarantee resource consent will be granted, especially as it’s the pigeons that are the problem.

The council had the contact details of contractors who carryout pigeon eradication service if the playcentre wanted to go down that route, she confirmed.

said. “There’s no budget for this so the cost over-runs will have to come from somewhere.”

The council would provide a list of eradication options on its website, she said.

Rather than footing the bill, Mr Nelson said the council should be taking the lead, acting as the pigeon project co-ordinator.

“We have a moral obligation to do something about this.

“If we have to put in money we can, we can do it through the central business ratepayers.”

The council decided to take a closer look at the pigeon problem, endeavour to find a solution and co-ordinating the business community’s eradication programme, providing it did not come with a financial implication.

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■ WINCHMORE CHURCH

In brief

Unanimous decision to sell

Domestic incident

By Toni Williams

The Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade was called to a back yard rubbish fire at a Trevors Road address at around 9pm on Thursday. Ashburton people are being reminded such fires are illegal and breaches can earn an instant $500 infringement notice.

Bonfires, drum fires, waste or general rubbish fires, cookers including wood-fired pizza ovens, brassiere or pit fires, are among those not permitted within the town boundary.

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The future of the 100-year-old Winchmore District Church was sealed this week as residents at a public meeting unanimously decided to sell the unused property.

Nine Winchmore residents turned up at Thursday’s meeting to consider options on the ecumenical parish church and

land’s future. They included selling, building relocation or sale of land and building together.

However Winchmore District Church treasurer Brian Reesby said they all voiced their support for the sale of the building, built in 1911, and its quarter acre property.

There had been no services in the building for three years

and rather than see the church deteriorate, it was decided to sell, he said.

Mr Reesby said professional advice would be sought to find ways “forward for the property” and its contents.

“Consideration will then be given for the proceeds to be used in the best interests of the local community,” he said.

“It’s important that the

Police attended a domestic incident on Thursday night.

Rubbish fire

building is not allowed to deteriorate,” he said.

However, Mr Reesby said there were some items that would not be sold, like the rolls of honor inside the building which would be transferred to the Winchmore Hall, owned by an associated body.

It was unlikely there would be any further activity on the sale before Christmas.

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Serial sex offender Stewart Murray Wilson has been sentenced to six months in jail for breaching his parole conditions. Wilson, 67, pleaded guilty in the Wanganui District Court on November 12 to breaching a condition of his parole last year. The matter – in relation to Wilson contacting a woman by telephone when he was instructed not to do so – was due to go to trial this week. Instead, Wilson admitted the charge and appeared before Judge Josephine Bouchier yesterday for sentencing. Wilson is serving 21 years after being sentenced in 1996 for sex and violence offences against women and girls, as well as charges of stupefying and bestiality. His 21year sentence was scheduled to end on December 1 next year.

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It’s show time for Ashburton Jokers

By Toni Williams

Toni.w@Theguardian.co.nz

The motors will be running, the engines pumping and the music thumping as a range of British, European and American (BEARs) motorcycles are showcased at today’s Ashburton Jokers Social Club bikeshow on at the Ashburton Racecourse.

It promises to be the weekend event with the most black worn and colour (tattoos) displayed in one place.

Ashburton Jokers Social Club president Bill Roulston said more than 80 BEARs motorbikes were expected.

They ranged from early 1950s, through to the latest 2015 Harley-Davidson and included a 1953 Harley-Davidson Panhead.

But there was guaranteed to be enough glistening chrome on show to interest most enthusiasts.

Enthusiasts have come from as far as America but there were riders from Auckland, Nelson and Invercargill expected at the biennial event.

The bikes on show were under cover, but there was also live music with a cover band beating out the tunes from the deck of a truck, trade and merchandise stalls, food vendors and a bouncy castle/slide to keep the children entertained.

Aside from the assortment of shining silver and leather upholstery showcased, were the show’s other attractions; its tattoo show and dyno shoot-out competition.

The tattoo show catered to those keen to show their body colour in all its glory whether it was just one, or full body work.

Mr Roulston said the tattoo competition had 24 categories, and included a best overall award. It started at 1pm.

The dyno shoot-out let people test their motorbike’s horsepower on a stationary stand.

The noise promised a thrill to observers and allowed owners to test their machines in one of six competition classes.

The gates to the show open at 10am with prize-giving at 5pm.

Nappy banks running A Dunedin organisation has opened “nappy banks” across New Zealand, giving more people access to cloth nappies. Pregnancy Help manager Chris Ottley said the South Dunedin organisation was managing the dispensing of free cloth nappies from “nappy banks” in Dunedin, Invercargill, Canterbury, Auckland, Taupo, Taranaki and Central Hawke’s Bay. The banks would enable families to access the free reusable nappies and give people the opportunity to drop off second-hand cloth nappies for others to use, Ms Ottley said.

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Gull issues warning

Ashburton Jokers Social Club members Daryl Roulston (left), Humpty McTavish and Brent Aldwin onsite for the club’s biennial motorbike show today at the Ashburton Racecourse.

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Gull has issued a warning to its petrol stations not to dock workers’ pay when customers drive off without paying. A Masterton Night ‘N Day franchisee has been accused of deducting paypackets of a staff member to cover the cost of petrol drive-offs. Night ‘N Day Foodstores Limited hold a management agreement over 21 Gull outlets. Since the first report from employee Kerry McIvor, other workers have come forward to say their pay had been docked by their boss for drive-offs.

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Saturday, November 22, 2014

■ AORAKI POLYTECHNIC

Business as usual locally

By Daisy HuDson

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Aoraki Polytechnic’s future in Mid Canterbury is secure, despite concerns over declining enrolments.

A government agency is keeping an eye on the polytechnic’s financial situation as student numbers continue to decline.

The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has been actively case managing Aoraki Polytechnic, along with Lincoln University.

However, Aoraki Polytechnic chief executive Alex Cabrera said the polytechnic would

continue to support its Mid Canterbury programmes.

“Aoraki Polytechnic is committed to continue to support Mid Canterbury and all of our communities, and running programmes that contribute to the economic development of our region,” he said.

The polytechnic has 979 equivalent fulltime students against a predicted 1241, in the year ending August 2014.

The polytechnic has recently been looking to shift its focus in the region to primary industry training, but Mr Cabrera said other programmes currently offered at the Ashburton

campus will not be affected by the primary industry developments. “All of our programmes run subject to factors such as the demand for study, programme portfolio changes, and the region’s educational needs at the time,” he said.

TEC chief executive Tim Fowler said Aoraki Polytechnic was facing significant challenges, with student numbers continuing to drop on the back of the strong regional economy and low unemployment.

“The TEC has been actively case managing Aoraki. Case management needs to be targeted depending on the specific

tertiary organisation’s needs or the TEC’s areas of concern.”

“In Aoraki Polytechnic’s case, this means detailed monitoring of their performance, continued close engagement with their council and senior management by a senior TEC staff member, and a collaborative approach being taken when reviewing strategic plans proposed to address both internal and external challenges.”

Mr Fowler said the TEC was committed to supporting the polytechnic to ensure the continued provision of quality tertiary education in the Aoraki region.

■ ASHBURTON SHOOTING TRAGEDY

Stress effects ‘can be health threatening’

By Toni Williams

toni.w@theguardian.co.nz

Australian psychologist Dr Rob Gordon was in town this week to speak to members of the community about the effects and repercussions on mental health and community wellbeing, following the traumatic events of September 1.

Dr Gordon specialises in disaster psychology and has 25 years’ experience supporting communities affected by disaster.

His presentation included the specific situation for those in the community after the traumatic event when two Work and Income staff were shot and killed at work on September 1.

Nineteen organisations and agencies were invited to attend.

In the past, Dr Gordon has worked with communities affected by Australian bushfires and was an ongoing support for Cantabrians affected by the earthquakes.

Dr Gordon spoke of the physical, mental and emotional effects that occurred post disaster and the best way to address the common symptoms shown by people.

There were two states of stress arousal; the ‘emergen-

A Napier man has been found “cut into pieces” and stuffed into a chilly bin after detectives discovered the gruesome scene in rural Australia.

Queensland police found the grisly remains of Campbell Paterson’s body after a public

Stickers popular Consumer NZ has distributed nearly 100,000 “Do Not Knock” stickers since its campaign to fight back against “dodgy doorto-door sellers”. Consumer NZ chief executive Sue Chetwin said the stickers proved so popular it was now printing more to meet demand. “Our ‘Do Not Knock’ stickers have given people a simple way to tell these traders they’re not welcome,” Ms Chetwin said.

Locally stickers can be picked up from Age Concern Ashburton or Resene Ashburton.

Delay ‘unacceptable’ Beat Bowel Cancer Aoteroa (BBCA) chairperson, Mary Bradley, said the BBCA find it unacceptable a date for the rollout of a national bowel screening programme is yet to be determined. Health Minister, Jonathan Coleman says the government cannot yet give a start date, even though the early results of the Waitemata pilot scheme have been good so far. BBCA says there needs to be an immediate rollout and there is no need to wait until the pilot finishes in 2015.

‘Horrifying’ attack A 70-year-old driving test officer was allegedly punched by a Dunedin man who had just failed a driving test. The 23-year-old man was in his car, with the testing officer, in the car park of Vehicle Testing New Zealand in Teviot St, Dunedin, when the alleged attack took place, about 12.45pm on Wednesday, police said. A witness described the attack as “horrifying”. The witness said “it was pretty nasty looking”.

The officer was shaken but did not appear to be seriously hurt.

NZ Driver Licensing Ltd general manager Gerard Clark said the officer left work after the incident, but returned the next day. - NZME

Dirty laundry costly

Australian disaster psychologist Dr Rob Gordon explains the effects of stress on the brain during a mental health and community wellbeing session for invited organisations and agency staff this week in Ashburton.

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cy mode’ of adrenalin (acute stress) that among other symptoms increased heart rate and blood pressure and depleted energy reserves and the ‘endurance mode’ of cortisol (protracted stress) which dampened the immune system, and caused a range of health problems including ulcers and

osteoporosis.

He said 80 per cent of the population would not seek professional help following a traumatic event; they did not want the perceived stigma attached.

However, it was those “80 percenters” that would likely have health problems years lat-

er with unresolved issues compounding into bigger concerns.

Dr Gordon said it was beneficial for people to seek help when they experienced an unprecedented event erupting into their lives.

It was just like washing your hands at the time, rather than only when they were dirty.

Napier man’s body cut up, put in bin By sam Hurley

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tip-off led them to an area of thick bushland to the southeast of Cairns, in the state’s Far North region.

Police said Mr Paterson had disappeared but was never reported missing, however, seven days ago detectives began a search for him and on Thursday their suspicions of foul

play were confirmed.

Mr Paterson had been working in Cairns and returning to Napier every three to four months, where his wife and four children live. It is understood he previously worked at Ship Shape Boat Repairs in Napier.

A family member said the

whanau was “just getting to grips” with their loved one’s violent death.

She said the family was “not willing to release a korero [statement] just yet”.

“We are having a family get together tonight and will be talking about it [among] ourselves.”

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Orion staying longer The Royal New Zealand Air Force P3 Orion aircraft which has been supporting counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Arabia has had its mission extended for a further 12 months, Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says. “The Orion has performed a valuable role that has been welcomed by our international partners” he said.

“Our decision to extend the deployment of a P3 Orion to the Gulf until December 2015 is a reflection of the importance New Zealand attaches to multilateral security efforts,” he said. - NZME

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■ DISTRICT’S BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN

Sites of significance identified

By Sue NewmaN

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To the casual motorist, roadsides in the Ashburton District are fairly uninteresting places, but many hide some of the last remnants of vegetation that once covered the district’s plains before the arrival of early settlers..

As part of the Ashburton District Council’s biodiversity action plan it has been involved in a series of surveys of the district’s roadside to identify native vegetation remnants and to come up with a protection plan.

A plains dryland vegetation survey was commissioned, with the first sites identified and logged in 1996. Further surveys followed and were completed earlier this year.

Across the district 642 areas were assessed with 80 indigenous plants identified. Of those sites, 108 have been tagged as significant, based on the vegetation present.

Their preservation is seen as a key action for the council.

Ecologist Mike Harding presented a survey report to the council this week and said one of the challenges for survey teams was assessing whether the vegetation was indigenous or whether it had been planted.

Land clearance, grazing and changing farming patterns had all played a part in clearing native vegetation from roadsides and it was important a strategy was in place to protect remaining plants, he said.

“We need to engage with adjacent landowners because they’re the people with the most control over those sites because it’s critical we provide guidelines for their management.”

While the surveys had been on council owned roadsides, Mr Harding said there were also pockets of indigenous plants on privately owned land, some of those quite significant.

When farmers were approached most were supportive,

Mike Harding (Ecologist) and Val Clemens (member of the Ashburton District Biodiversity Working Group) discuss Ashburton a roadside bio-diversity report.

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he said.

The council is committed to working to ensure significant

sites are protected and is considering additional surveys.

The report and a new map of

significant sites can be found on the council’s website www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

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Ten years is a long time in the life of a business, particularly when that business has had to reinvent itself to survive. Reporter Sue Newman talks to Ashburton Trust chairman Alister Lilley about the journey the trust has taken from the days when it held a liquor trading monopoly to become a slick and profitable business in a highly competitive market.

Trust evolution hasn’ T

en years ago the Ashburton Licensing Trust was fighting for survival.

For 54 years it had held a monopoly on liquor sales in the Ashburton District and while The Sale of Liquor Act 1989 opened up wine and beer sales to supermarkets, when the first off-licence applications were lodged in 1990 there were none from Ashburton. The trust’s monopoly saw to that.

Initially the community accepted its lot, but eventually people wanted change, they wanted the shopping options available in other parts of New Zealand. In 1993 it tested the waters for change. Led by the supermarket chains, the people went to the polls and the trust survived – 5862 people wanted competition while just 112 more wanted the status quo to remain.

The waters calmed but community discontent did not go away. The supermarkets waited and watched, counting their inability to sell liquor in mounting profits lost.

By 1998 the community was ready to mount another challenge. It did and again it lost, this time by 1364 votes.

The trust may have thought that was the end of the matter, but it hadn’t counted on the tenacity of the supermarkets.

They bided their time for six years, before mounting what would be their final assault on the trust’s monopoly.

In November, 2004, the community went back to the polls and once again the vote was close. By just 283 votes the Ashburton Licensing Trust lost its monopoly. The community won the right to buy wine and beer in supermarkets and, for the first time in its 54-year history, the trust faced competition for Ashburton’s hospitality dollars.

Competition forced the trust to change and it began a radical journey that would see it take huge risks, spend huge amounts of money, hit the wall financially before eventually becoming a slick, community-owned business.

Trust chairman Alister Lilley knows the journey the organisation has taken. He’s been a member of the trust board since 1995, served for a time, took a break and then came back post deregulation.

He makes no apologies for the trust opting to fight each time a poll was called.

“We lost by such a slim margin and that was devastating really, but you can’t look back.”

The trust had two options – hanging on to the past and doing what it had done for decades, or reinventing itself in the new trading world.

It opted for the latter, a decision that would mean significant change, plenty of pain, the arrival of new people and the departure of others.

Chief executive Peter O’Leary retired and change merchant Gordon Wilson arrived. He was the Scot you either loved or hated, but he was the right man at the right time for the trust. He pushed boundaries, made radical decisions and while not every

decision was the right decision, he moved the staid organisation forward and was responsible for most of the hospitality establishments we have today.

Inevitably his drive to change ran its course and he moved on, to be replaced by a second Scot Fraser Leddie.

Change continued and that

“

The post-deregulation era had been one of big ideas and big spending. It had also been the era of dwindling profits and mounting debt. The affable Mr Beal was also a tough man when it came to counting pennies.

His approach worked and today the trust is making money, handing it back to the com-

We had to set out on a new path.

would include the retirement of long-serving board member and trust chair Tony Todd in 2010, with Mr Lilley stepping into his shoes.

That same year Fraser Leddie left the trust and was replaced Giles Beal.

His arrival plunged the trust into a new era of rationalisation, belt-tightening and costcutting. And it worked.

munity and reinvesting in the community’s future.

Looking back, Mr Lilley said it had been a chaotic and pretty challenging ride.

“We had to set out on a new path. History will judge if we got it right.”

Some of the decisions made put huge stress on the trust board as they managed the financial ramifications of the

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Ten years worth of projects, millions of dollars invested, but since it lost its liquor monopoly and became a slick business in a competitive marketplace, the Ashburton Trust has provided the community with six new hospitality outlets (top, from left) Braided Rivers, the Somerset Grocer, The Shed, Speights Alehouse, Tinwald Motels and (below left) Somerset House.

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’t been without pain projects undertaken, he said.

As the new chairman after a period of controversial change, development and, in some cases, turmoil, Mr Lilley said the board’s number one challenge was winning back the heart of the community and it could only do that by being absolutely honest and transparent in its

and with Braided Rivers and the Somerset Grocer coming on to the market.

In the middle of that turmoil it was buying the Baring Square art gallery and museum building to turn into a boutique hotel. That plan was never going to fly in the tougher trading environment, Mr Lilley said.

History will judge if we got it right dealing with the public and the media.

And the trust had to start making money.

“We had to focus on sales. If we got the volume right and we started to win the hearts and minds of our customers, out of this would come profits.”

It was also battling through a tough economic climate, finding tenants for Somerset House

At that point, the trust’s trading year saw it end up $1 million-plus in the red. Tough business decisions were called for.

“Our bankers were losing confidence in us and we were placed with the bad bank, the place where you go when they’re worried about your survival. We had to give our staff and management assurances that there

was a future for the trust.”

It took a huge effort from the board, management and staff to turn the trust’s fortunes around, he said.

“There was a possibility we could have tipped over. If the bank hadn’t had confidence in our strategic plan and the people they were dealing with they would have withdrawn their support.”

From a very sick bank balance in 2010, one year later the trust was back in the black.

Some of that was due to spinoff business after the Canterbury earthquakes, but most was due to sheer hard work by managers and staff, doing things a whole lot smarter and focusing on cutting costs, Mr Lilley said.

“We did what we said we were going to do, turn the trust around and make a profit again.”

At the end of the day, the success of the trust’s businesses came down to the people who were on the floor, doing the work, he said.

“They often don’t get the rec-

ognition they deserve, they’re the people who are dealing with customers day to day, they’re the superstars.”

The trust board was about governance and a successful board was made up of people who represented a good crosssection of the community, he said.

“But what we do need for the trust as it goes forward, is the next generation on our board, the 20 to 40-year-olds. We need them to put their hands up and we need to have their perspective. We need to capture the next generation of businesspeople so we have succession in place.”

Ashburton’s community was changing and the trust needed to be in touch with all corners of the new community, Mr Lilley said.

Looking to the future, the trust would continue to reinvest in both its current assets and in new opportunities, he said.

Most of its businesses were good, sound and performing

well, but inevitably some would change.

“It took a huge amount of pain to get to where we are today. Are we there? Are you ever there?”

While he’s unsure what the next evolution will be, Mr Lilley said the board would continue to look for opportunities that have a community connection and that will have a return for the community.

“There are opportunities out there for us; we’ll just sit and watch and wait and they will come.”

Whatever the trust invested in had to add value to its business.

The investment might not be in hospitality, it could be in property, but it had to give a longterm return to the community, Mr Lilley said.

The trust was in good heart and it was in a good place to move into a strong and positive future, he said.

“It’s now about what we do next, what we do for the next 50 years.”

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■ JENNY’S ART GROUP

Students’ work on show

BY TONI WILLIAMS

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More than 30 budding artists from Jenny’s Art Group will show a selection of work next week in an annual end of year art exhibition.

The exhibition is to showcase the works created by the student artists of three classes during the year.

Art tutor Jenny Thompson said artists could display as many course-created pieces they wanted.

They could also list the items for sales if they desired.

Mrs Thompson said artists used a variety of mediums and styles in their work, and had created both contemporary and classic designs.

One such artist-in-training was Maureen Knight who started classes just six weeks ago.

It was something she had always wanted to do, but had put off doing.

Domain 150th church service

Budding artist Maureen Knight works on her latest artwork in time for Jenny’s Art Group end of year exhibition next week as Jeanette Watts is guided by art tutor Jenny Thompson.

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In the time since joining the class Ms Knight had completed eight pieces, learning art tips and ways to suit her style. However, she was unsure how many of her early pieces would make

it to the exhibit.

Mrs Thompson taught stress-free art and the relaxed style had been beneficial, Ms Knight said.

In the classes were a mix of people learning from be-

ginners to those who had been taking the classes for years.

The exhibition will run in the Short Street Art Studio on November 28 and 29, between 10am to 4pm.

The 150th anniversary of the Ashburton Domain will be celebrated at a St Andrew’s Church service tomorrow.

St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church ministry assistant Dellwyn Moylan said the service was to celebrate the significance of the domain to the town and its community members.

“Most people in the community have been to the domain at some time in their life,” she said.

Its popularity and significance would be included in the service with reflections on the domain as a place of recreation, its ever changing state and its beauty.

Miss Moylan said readings would be done

by Ashburton District Council open spaces manager David Askin and his predecessor Graham Gunn.

June Bonisch, the wife of former superintendent of parks Ian Bonisch (deceased), was also expected to attend.

Miss Moylan said around 65 known past and present employees had been invited to the service but everyone was welcome.

A morning tea would be held after the service with an informal ceremonial cake cutting.

It gave the former and current domain staff members a chance to catch-up over a cuppa.

The service starts at 10am.

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Together we can fight the violence Ten years after White Ribbon Day was first introduced to New Zealand, the international day where people take a stand against violence towards women is continuing to gain traction and high profile support.

Erin Tasker reports.

THE FACTS ■ ■ ■

One in three women experience violence from a partner or former partner at some point in their lives Police attend a family violence incident every 5½ minutes and that’s only the reported violence Police estimate only 20 per cent of violence is reported

W

hen Mid Cantabrians join together for a march down East Street on Tuesday they’ll be taking a stand along with thousands of people around the world.

Tuesday is White Ribbon Day – the international day where communities show that they’re against violence towards women. It’s a day that has existed for more than 20 years, but in New Zealand it’s only been marked for 10.

It was 1994 when White Ribbon Day was first introduced in New Zealand

by UNIFEM (United Nations Development Fund for Women). Volunteers made and distributed 15,000 ribbons via women’s organisations and human rights’ organisations.

In 10 years, it’s grown immensely. People are realising that family violence is a big issue and they’re taking a stand.

A recent community survey

by the team behind Ashburton’s White Ribbon events found that 95 per cent of people would take action if they witnessed family violence towards a woman or child.

That, they said, showed the positive impact of campaigns like White Ribbon.

In New Zealand, the White Ribbon campaign in New Zealand is a combination of the White Ribbon Day movement in Canada, and the United Nations international day for the elimination of violence against women.

The first White Ribbon Campaign took place in Canada in 1991. It followed the brutal mass shooting of 14 female students at the University of Montreal. Canadians – and the world – were horrified and it was decided something had to be done.

The movement spread around the world.

This year, Mid Cantabrians

will march, they will sign and they will make their feelings known.

In Ashburton, a march will be held down East Street at midday on Tuesday to show a community united towards beating such a serious issue. Marchers can meet on the green by the corner of East and Moore streets. They’ll march down the street, while on the town centre’s chessboard, there will be opportunities to sign the White Ribbon pledge, enjoy a free sausage from the barbecue and get your hands on some free giveaways.

Morning tea packs are also being given out to around 100 Mid Canterbury businesses, who will host White Ribbon morning teas.

Riders coming to town

T

he White Ribbon Riders will roar into Ashburton on Monday as part of a nationwide tour to end men’s violence towards women.

The White Ribbon Ride began in 2009 and has grown into an annual event where men ride in the South and North islands, stopping in communities along the way to deliver the messages of the White Ribbon.

Men had to commit to become part of the solution, Colin Agnew, a White Ribbon Rider, said.

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Prostate cancer can atta Movember is nearly done and dusted – but the awareness that it brings to issues surrounding men’s health should not be forgotten. Guardian reporter Caitlin Porter talks to members of the local prostate cancer awareness group about their experiences.

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rostate cancer does not discriminate. It does not care how old you are, how much you weigh, whether you are tall or short, slight or heavier set – prostate cancer can affect any man, anywhere.

Members of the local Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand support group know this all too well. John Waugh found out he had prostate cancer at the age of 57. Vince Rouse found out he had prostate cancer at the age of 68, and Vince’s son, Gregory – currently based in Sydney – found out he had prostate cancer at the age of 39.

Luckily all three men are here to tell their stories.

Prostate cancer is something on the forefront of many people’s minds this month – with moustaches protruding from men’s faces throughout the country due to the Movember campaign – raising awareness and funds for prostate cancer.

Movember began back in 2003 in Australia. Since then the movement has gone global and the Movember New Zealand website states that the foundation runs official campaigns in 21 countries.

So far this year New Zealand has raised nearly $500,000 and the figure is rising quickly. Last year $1.5 million was raised, the funds going directly to men’s health partners, the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand and the Cancer Society.

Of the funds raised last year 88.2 per cent was committed to programmes supporting prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health initiatives.

The other 11.2 per cent went to administration and fundraising costs.

So what is prostate cancer?

The Cancer Society describes it as a malignant tumour of the prostate gland. Early prostate

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cancers are often contained within the gland – these are localised cancers. When the cancer spreads to surrounding tissue, the tumours are described as locally advanced.

Prostate cancer occurs mainly in men over the age of 50 and is the most common cancer among New Zealand men. The Prostate Cancer Society says that about 3000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in New Zealand each year and around 600 die.

The causes of prostate cancer are not fully understood, but the Cancer Society does say that the risk increases with age and risk is higher if there is a family history.

The Prostate Cancer Society states that the growth of cancer cells within the prostate is stimulated by male hormones, especially testosterone. There is however, some evidence to support that a diet high in animal fat increases the chance of developing prostate cancer.

Regardless of causes, what is most important, is getting tested.

The tests for prostate cancer differ, but Vince and John both

agree that having a blood test to test levels of PSA or prostatespecific antigen is the best first line of defence.

“Typically if it is about zero or up to four, it is usually ok,” John said.

Vince and Adriane’s son, rang them one night from his home in Sydney to tell them he had his regular six-monthly medical and was told his PSA level had come out at 36 – unusually high for someone of his age.

It was found that Gregory had a 10cm lesion on the outside of his prostate.

“Within a week the family had come home (to New Zealand), had the baby baptised and the lesion was removed,” Adriane said.

But that is not the end of it, often there are complications and Gregory was no exception.

He experienced bleeding and was put into a barometric pressure chamber every day for two hours for a period of five weeks to help him heal.

John’s experience with prostate cancer was a little different – at the age of 57 he had had previous PSA checks.

“I’d had one a couple of years

before and it was 4.6 – ‘just enough to be a bloody nuisance’ my doctor said.

“I’d had a biopsy and it didn’t pick up anything.”

Not long after, John’s PSA level rose to 12. He then had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and the tissue samples that were taken showed he had cancer.

“It was scattered through like black pepper on steak,” he said.

John then went through six months of hormone treatment which he said wasn’t easy – the symptoms ranged from hot flushes to mood-swings – not unlike menopause – accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.

From there it was on to have External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) – for six-and-a-half weeks, five days a week.

John was part of an experimental group, made up of New Zealand and Australian as men who all underwent the same treatment.

“It’s been very successful.”

The group was monitored for 10 years and then the monitoring was extended for another

five years. John said the good thing was you got great aftercare.

Vince’s story differs again – outlining how diverse each patient’s prostate cancer journey can be.

He had a fairly new type of treatment.

Brachytherapy involves the permanent implantation of radioactive seeds into the prostate gland in order to treat prostate cancer at its origin. If there is a risk of the cancer spreading then EBRT may be used in conjunction, however if it has obviously spread then brachytherapy is not appropriate.

Growing cancer can affect cells close to the prostate and, at the same time, cancer cells may get into the blood and spread to other parts of the body – especially the bones around the hips and lower back. It can also spread to lymph nodes, liver and lungs.

The other catch is that such treatment cannot be performed through the public system – you must have health insurance or be able to pay for the treatment which can cost thousands, even

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ack any man at any time SYMPTOMS The Cancer Society note that prostate cancer that hasn’t spread to other parts of the body usually causes no symptoms, many men over 50-years-old often have symptoms such as: ■ Passing urine more frequently ■ Difficulty urinating (starting or stopping) ■ Poor flow of urine ■ Having to urinate more frequently (particularly in the night) These symptoms are usually due to pressure on the urethra from an enlarged prostate (benign not cancerous).

The Cancer Society stipulate that is important to have symptoms checked by a doctor to exclude cancer.

HOW IS IT DIAGNOSED? A number of tests can be performed, such as: Digital rectal examination (DRE) Blood test To test for the presence of prostate-specific antigen (PSA). There are many causes for an elevated PSA but it can be caused by prostate cancer. An elevated test merely indicates the risk of having prostate cancer is higher compared to a person with a normal PSA. ■ Ultrasound examination and biopsy. A biopsy can be important as tissue taken from it and if there are malignant cells present, they can be viewed under a microscope and assessed for aggressiveness.

This assessment is known as grading and the most common way of grading prostate cancer is to give the cells a Gleason Score.

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Gleason 2, 3 ,4: Most like normal cells, low grade.

Gleason 5, 6, 7: Can behave like normal or aggressive cells, moderate grade.

■ Gleason 8, 9. 10: Least like normal cells, high grade.

While these scores reflect what the cancer looks like under a microscope, the stage of cancer (the process of assessing the extent of a tumour) reflects where the cancer is found. Tumours many be confined to the prostate, be locally advanced (it has spread beyond the prostate but not to distant parts of the body) or be metastatic (which means it has spread to other parts of the body).

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TREATMENT Treatment can vary and a doctor will use a range of criteria to help determine the best method of treatment which can include: ■ Watchful waiting (eg regular PSA checks) ■ Surgery ■ Radiation therapy ■ Hormone therapy ■ Combination of the above

tens of thousands of dollars.

Vince was prompted by his daughter to get his PSA checked. He then had a biopsy, but his GP was hesitant to do anything, so he had ongoing regular PSA tests.

Within six months, Vince had had the brachytherapy treatment – he had 80 seeds implanted although the number does depend on each individual case. He

said the treatment was over very quickly; Adriane didn’t even have time to go to the shops after he went in before it was all over.

The seeds remain radioactive for 12 to 18 months or so.

In terms of follow-up care the men said that support groups were a great way to talk openly and honestly with people in a similar situation as them.

John had been involved with the Cancer Society in Wellington, where he was based, and said when he came to Ashburton he got in touch with the local group.

“There were no social or psychological assistance (after going through treatment), John said.

“Back then it was obvious, to me at least, that when you fin-

ished your treatment you were kicked out the door and that was it.”

Vince joined for similar reasons.

“Just for finding out how other guys were treated, I’ve enjoyed it and you meet some great guys.

“One of the things that is important, is you’ve got a group of guys that have been treated and you can talk about things quite

frankly, you can’t really do that down (at) the pub.”

John, Vince and Adriane feel it is vital for men to get checked.

A simple PSA test that is done once a year is not a big ask. Getting tested is especially important if there is a family history, but all men should get checked from about the age of 50 – if not for yourself, then for the others in your life.

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Johnson in line for Golden Boot

BY DAVID SKIPWITH Four Nations final man of the match Shaun Johnson is among six nominees for the 2014 Rugby League World Golden Boot.

The halfback is joined on the list by Kiwis prop Jesse Bromwich, Australian duo Greg Inglis and Johnathan Thurston and England forwards James Graham and Sam Burgess.

Burgess and eventual winner Thurston were also among the six nominees last year.

The same 13-man panel that chose Thurston will again vote for the winner and the World XIII, which will both be revealed in next month’s Rugby League World, out on December 19.

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tralia, England, France and New Zealand. Among them is former Golden Boot winner Garry Schofield, ex-Great Britain coach Brian Noble and past Kiwi internationals Robbie Hunter-Paul and Daryl Halligan. They are joined by leading journalists Dave Hadfield, Martyn Sadler, Dave Woods, Brad Walter, Louis Bonnery, Malcolm Andrews, Mitch Dale, Andrew Voss and Steve Mascord.

The votes will be submitted in the first week in December.

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In brief Karate champs The 2014 Ashburton Open Karate Championships take place at the Tinwald Memorial Hall on Sunday.

The championships have 57 entries from 4-15-year-olds in the Kihon, Kata (forms) and Kumite (sparring) divisions.

Methven golf The Methven Golf Club has two big days of golf this weekend with their annual Two Day Multi-Sponsored Tournament. The pairs tournament has received 170 entries who will take to the tee tomorrow for 18 holes of four ball and then a combined stroke on Sunday.

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Summer on the hockey turf

Cyclists hit Mt Somers The Tinwald Cycling Club rolls into Mt Somers for a 45km mass start around the foothills tomorrow. The Juniors and Division 2 will race over a 20km handicap from 12.45pm before the open grade race at 2pm.

Lowry Cup The Lowry Cup will find a new home after the knockout finals at the Methven Bowling Club tomorrow. Among the 14 finalists of the premier men’s open singles event are last year’s runner-up, Adrian Kemp, the 2012-13 winner Darren Turner and Bruce White, the winner in 2011-12.

Alexia Cannan (Knob Knockers) and Ryan Proffitt (The Yellow Team) caught in an intense battle for possession at Summer League hockey last night at the NBS Ashburton Hockey Turf.

The senior social summer league completes the five week round robin next Friday, while the Small Sticks Summer Hockey has its final night next Thursday.

Softball back Softball returns to the diamonds at Argyle Park after taking Show weekend off. The junior grades are all go from 9am with T-ball and little league action throughout the morning while the senior mixed grade takes over in the afternoon.

Gala Cup tennis Neil McCann and Ashleigh Leonard attempt to defend their Gala Cup singles titles at the Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre this weekend. Leonard is after a hat-trick of women’s singles and doubles titles.

McCann is out to defend his maiden men’s title with seventime winner Rhys Cromie looking for a record eighth Gala Cup.

Rowing eights The Ashburton Rowing Club holds their annual Corporate Eights rowing regatta at Lake Hood today. Three local teams, ATS, Ashburton District Council and Gabites, will be racing against four boats from Timaru teams over 1000 metres.

Lake Open Day The Lake Hood Water Ski Club has an open day today from 11am at Lake Hood. The boats will be on the water and skis will be available for hire.

They also have their first club night on Thursday with the Donaldson family providing their boat and the opportunity to ski from 5pm.

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By DaviD Leggat New Zealand’s best up and coming hockey internationals are about to get a top chance to show they belong in the Black Sticks.

The women’s team arrive in Mendoza, Argentina today for the eight-nation Champions Trophy and with coach Mark Hager wanting to see his players stepping up and showing their true potential.

With senior pair Kayla Whitelock and Emily Naylor taking time out from the game, Krystal Forgesson having retired and key striker Katie Glynn battling ongoing knee problems, it is important players ensure their absence is not keenly felt.

“I’ve been pleasantly surprised in the last two tours (hosting the United States and Australia) how well they have stepped up,” Hager said yesterday.

“A lot of these kids have been

waiting in the wings. They’ve had bits and pieces and now it’s their turn and I hope the time is right for them to start performing.

“They need to show they can play a dominant role and be an impact player on the international stage. That’s the key. If this group can do that then we are looking good for the future.”

New Zealand have just completed a series against world No 2 Australia, drawing twice and losing once, but scoring seven goals in the process and knowing they were 17 seconds away from levelling the series in the third game in Wellington this week.

That experience should help the learning process though, as the Black Sticks were unable to retain possession to see out the remaining seconds when holding a 3-2 lead.

Take out goalkeeper Sally Ru-

therford (33), and captain Anita Punt and fellow midfielder Petrea Webster (26) are the oldest players in the group.

Time, certainly, is on their side and Hager liked much of what he saw in the series, but acknowledged more work needs to be done in defensive situations and capitalising on penalty corner chances.

New Zealand, ranked fourth in the world, are grouped in pool A with world champions the Netherlands, China and Japan.

The Black Sticks will be up against it when they face the Dutch, whom they’ve never beaten, however China and Japan, who finished sixth and 10th at the World Cup in mid-year are certainly beatable.

They have two warmup internationals against hosts Argentina next week, and a practice game against Germany. They will be invaluable in getting the

players immersed into tournament thinking and strategies.

The only injury issue concerns Canterbury attacker Sophie Cocks. She took a blow on a foot against Australia and while MRI scans revealed no break, she’s likely to play little role in the practice matches.

The teams in pool B are Argentina, Germany, Australia and England.

New Zealand squad for the Champions Trophy in Mendoza, Argentina: Anita Punt (c), Aniwaka Roberts (Capital), Liz Thompson, Julia King (Auckland), Petrea Webster (North Harbour), Georgia Barnett, Michaela Curtis (Central), Ella Gunson, Stacey Michelsen, Brooke Neal (Northland), Sam Charlton, Sally Rutherford, Rose Keddell, Shiloh Gloyn (Midlands), Sophie Cocks, Jordan Grant, Pippa Hayward, Olivia Merry (Can- NZH terbury).

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Win a confidence-booster

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Mid Canterbury senior cricket team are looking to build momentum heading into their Hawke Cup campaign when they host North Otago on Sunday.

After limited over wins against Marlborough and South Canterbury, another win would have them full of confidence before hosting Otago Country in their first two-day Hawke Cup match in December.

Matt Winter is back to captain the side with Tom Meyrick, Will Southby and Henry Cook the other changes to the side that took down South Canterbury

last weekend as they look to do what they couldn’t last season, and beat North Otago.

Mid Canterbury lost to North Otago by 123 runs in Oamaru in the one-day match last year before a loss in their Hawke Cup clash three weeks later, also in Oamaru after Mid Canterbury had to concede hosting rights after a clash with Christmas in the Park.

Last summer Mid Canterbury could only collect an outright win over South Canterbury in the Hawke Cup and after two solid wins to start the summer they’ll want to keep performing - with tomorrow’s

match the last real hit-out.

After tomorrow’s match with North Otago, Mid Canterbury hold a Twenty20 tournament before taking on Otago Country.

They are then also at home to South Canterbury before meeting North Otago in Oamaru again at the end of January and conclude their Hawke Cup zone four matches against Southland in Invercargill in February.

Mid Canterbury v North Otago: Matt Winter ©, Nick Gilbert, Henry Cook, Will Southby, Bo Houston, James Fitch, Matt Tait, Bevan Ravenscroft, Richard Print, Harry Jones, Deon Biggs, Tom Meyrick.

for victory on the final day of the second test.

He joins John Wright in second-place on New Zealand’s all-time list of century-makers.

Martin Crowe has the most with

17. It is the first time Taylor has scored a century in the third innings of a test. y had him stumped for 104.

Tim Southee added a cameo at the end with three consecutive

Double header The Ashburton College 1st XI have a double header in the Ashburton Domain this weekend.

They host Christchurch Boys’ High School 3rd XI in the Canterbury Secondary Schools 1st XI two-day cup competition today then meet Timaru Boys for game two of a three match series to determine the grade the sides will play in when the season restarts after Christmas.

Timaru won the first meeting by 10 runs on Labour Day, leaving the college side needing a victory to force a decider.

Decisions, decisions

Harry Jones: Bat at the ready.

Taylor century sets up superb finish to test Ross Taylor’s value as this country’s premier test batsman was emphasised last night as he produced his 12th century in New Zealand’s 250 for nine declared, setting Pakistan a chase of 261

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sixes off Zulfiqar Babar’s final over on his way to 20.

As the Guardian went to print Pakistan were 31-1 requiring another 230 runs to win.

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If the New Zealand team want more accuracy in test match umpiring decisions, they need to become more marketable.

That’s the reality after both openers were dismissed in the second innings against Pakistan via the decision review system.

Without Hotspot or ‘Real-Time Snicko’ audio technology, the decisions were left to the eyes of television umpire Rod Tucker to adjudicate. The Pakistan Cricket Board and broadcaster Ten Sports have not provided either tool for this series because they’re too expensive.

Neither party can recoup the costs because New Zealand are still not a team which inspires sponsors to invest.

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In brief Super rugby expands Super Rugby’s expansion to 18 teams from 2016 is officially complete with Sanzar formally confirming the participation of the Japan Rugby Football Union and Union Argentina de Rugby at an executive committee meeting in London yesterday. The confirmation is the final stage of formalities and paves the way for the Tokyo and Buenos Aires-based franchises to start contracting players and staff ahead of their historic entry to Super Rugby in a little over 12 months from now.

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Milestone for McCaw Half a world away from the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff an old mentor of arguably New Zealand’s greatest rugby player will watch fondly from his couch as his protege creates history.

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will lead New Zealand for the 100th time in his 137th test when they play Wales at Millennium Stadium. The latest milestone of many for McCaw comes a decade after he was first named as captain at the same venue against the same opposition as a 23-year-old in the incumbent Tana Umaga’s absence. Watching from his home in Kurow, south Canterbury, this weekend will be McCaw’s first coach, Barney McCone, who drilled the future All Blacks captain for two years before he played his first game in the local under-9 competition.

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Supporting Samoa All Blacks Jerome Kaino and Julian Savea have backed Samoa’s players in their dispute against their national administration, saying they have no regrets about posting a message of support on social media. Loose forward Kaino and wing Savea were among 10 All Blacks who posed for a picture with the sign #SamoaUnited. An additional message on Instagram said: “Players staying United for Manu Samoa and a positive outcome for the future of Samoan Rugby.” The other players involved were Dan Carter, Sonny Bill Williams, Patrick Tuipulotu, Brodie Retallick, Charlie Faumuina, Augustine Pulu, Liam Messam and Keven Mealamu. - NZME

Battle of the big men At 1.93m and about 106kg, Julian Savea is a big man, but he will come up against bigger when he faces giant Wales wings George North and Alex Cuthbert, both of whom are the size of many locks. In the case of these three, the collisions could be spectacular, an example of an irresistible force striking an immovable object. North is slightly taller than Savea, at 1.94m, and also slightly heavier at around 110kg. An enduring image from last year was an incident in the third Lions test against Australia in Brisbane, in which Wallabies fullback Israel Folau attempted to tackle the charging North, only to be picked up by the Welshman and taken for a ride on his back.

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ABs 2014: winning ug

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udged only by results since the World Cup, this All Black side is on the way to achieving its goal of being the most dominant in history.

Yet despite winning 38 of 42 tests and drawing two, there’s a level of dissatisfaction about their consistency of performance.

It’s hard to imagine, given that England and Wales combined haven’t won as many tests as the All Blacks in the same period, how there can be any griping.

That, though, is one of the traits that has driven this side to where they are: they refuse to make peace with anything but perfection.

And 2014 has, in a performance sense, been far from perfect.

It has been a season dominated more by perspiration than inspiration and the thing the All Blacks have perfected in 2014 is the art of winning ugly.

Only one defeat in 13 tests, and yet how many truly dominant

performances within that run?

“We probably haven’t been as consistent as we were in 2013,” says All Black coach Steve Hansen.

“I think there are a number of reasons for that.

“Our own ability to really mentally get ourselves where we needed to. Some of the other performances have been riddled by some very average officiating and that hasn’t made it easy.

“And the opposition has got better so it is hard to go out and dominate them for 80 minutes.

“Is domination about minute one to minute 80..?

“Maybe it is, maybe it isn’t but in some games it is not going to be like that.

“The pleasing thing is that good sides always find a way to win when they are playing poorly too and we have shown that we can do that. We can win ugly when we have had to.

“We have fought some of the odds and shown we can win.”

In having set themselves the

goal of being the most dominant team in history, the hard part for the All Blacks is measuring their progress.

At what stage can they sit back and believe they are what they want to be?

In Paris last year France coach Philippe Saint Andre said the current All Blacks already were the most dominant side in history.

Since then they have played another 15 tests and won 13, drawn one and lost one.

If the World Cup is included, the All Blacks have played 48 tests, winning 44, drawing two and losing two.

The compares with the only other genuine candidates to be considered the most dominant the All Blacks of 1987-1990.

Judged over the equivalent period - from the World Cup of 1987 to the last test of 1990 - that All Black side played 26 tests, won 24, lost one and drew one.

It’s a remarkably similar

record, and who would know whether it is better than the current team’s or which could be considered the most dominant side.

Having a definitive answer, though, is not actually something captain Richie McCaw is relevant in their quest.

“I don’t think you ever reach a goal like that,” he says.

“Those sorts of goals are the kind of things that allow you to live every day the way you want and it is something you keep coming back to you.

“It is the same with being a top player, a great player - whether you ever get there is irrelevant.

“It is about asking what would a guy who is considered that do today?

“Same with the team - what would the team that is considered the most dominant do on Saturday?

“They would go out and perform well. They would keep those standards high - no matter whether you are playing a team

Welsh a team in waiting

By Wynne Gray Cardiff is awash with youthful bravado every weekend as crowds invade the city hotspots.

That swagger goes to another level when test matches are on at the Millennium Stadium, tucked in near the entertainment quarters of Cardiff Bay and St Mary’s St. Spectators leaving the home of Welsh rugby often need their side-stepping skills to avoid those who have succumbed to the relentless revelry.

The place will go off the Richter scale of celebration when Wales find a winning edge against the All Blacks.

Some think legends like Bleddyn Williams and Clem Thomas will emerge from the crypt to join in.

The aching wait for victory has gone on for multiple generations as thirsty optimism is replaced by parched pragmatism.

They leave the valleys, small towns and city pads in burning expectation they will be at the park to inhale a special piece of sporting history.

If and when it happens, Wales will have a new national holiday.

There have been close calls, as All Black skipper Richie McCaw discovered in his first leadership foray at

the Millennium Stadium a full decade ago.

Somehow the All Blacks found ways to maintain their winning sequence as Wales chipped into the coaching know-how of Graham Henry, Steve Hansen and now Warren Gatland.

The Welsh wait goes on.

They’ve had dips in expectation but there is a rising belief as they gather new players and head into their next World Cup cycle.

Halfback Rhys Webb is a new talent who echoes that confidence when he looks at the All Blacks.

“They’ve been getting a bit flustered when people have been going at them,” he said.

“I think if we implement our gameplan, not take a backward step and really get into them

I think we can put on a good show.”

Let’s translate that.

Is Webb delivering a bit of rhetoric to keep face with the principality’s rugby supporters or does he really believe Wales have the cattle, class and conviction to beat the All Blacks?

A piece of fortune, a refereeing decision (on the cards with Wayne Barnes), a slice of great skill or a complete day at the office will get Wales to the victory podium at some stage.

They look to the east in envy

where England clipped th Twickenham in the All B game of 2012.

Wales were the tourists’ fore that game and were w yet four months later, ba comforting surrounding Millennium Stadium, the England 30-3 to take th tions crown.

They are in that sporti tomorrow to face an All that has paced their men t this tour for this final assa season.

Both sides rested troops and claimed patchy victori Wales have size, they they are very fit but how minds?

Are they uncluttered, got the top two inche will doubt infest the as they arrive to th ous pleas of thei ers.

Will they b they sight histo in a hole like brothers last s

Wales halfb Rhys Webb.

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In brief

gly - but still winning you should beat easily.

“That is the thing that I love about being in this environment because you are always striving regardless of the situation to be better.”

That’s ultimately what has been driving the All Blacks this week in Cardiff - the desire to be better than they were in Edinburgh.

That’s it - they don’t really care about anything else.

And if they win and play well, they will, 11 months from the start of the World Cup, provide an ominous warning about how they are placed.

By winning so much this year and not quite playing as well as they can, the All Blacks have managed to do two things.

They have preserved their status as the best team in the world and built their confidence.

They have also managed to alert themselves to their own frailties and keep the rest of the world guessing about how much more they have to come.

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The All Black attacking game in particular has been kept mostly under wraps - not by choice, but by the inability to execute as much of it as they would have liked.

“I think that is why the year has been good for us,” says Hansen.

“There have been periods where we have put our mark on games. Would we like to put our mark on those games for longer ... certainly.

“We haven’t so we have got to look at the reality of where we are at and say ‘how do we get better because the others are certainly getting better.

“I think it has been the perfect year for us. If we win on Saturday then we will have had one loss and one draw which is the same as we had in 2012.

“This has still been a phenomenal season on the scoreboard and there are still parts of our game that we are really happy with and still parts that we have to get better in and be more consist- NZH ent.”

Beale on the bench Kurtley Beale is set to make his Test comeback off the bench this weekend after being included in Michael Cheika’s final squad to face Ireland in Dublin. Beale survived the cut as the Wallabies coach trimmed three players from an extended bench, paving the way for the controversial utility to feature for the first time since the text-message scandal that rocked Australian rugby. Waratahs star Beale joins veteran playmakers Quade Cooper and Will Genia on the reserves bench, giving Cheika plenty of attacking versatility for Sunday’s Test at Lansdowne Road.

- AAP

Thomas left out

Richie McCaw: Always striving to be better, regardless of the situation.

Young French rugby try-scoring sensation Teddy Thomas’s indiscretion has cost him a place in the team at the Stade de France on Sunday and noone will be more relieved than opponents Argentina. The 21year-old Racing-Metro winger made a brilliant start to his international career, scoring a hat-trick of tries on his debut against Fiji before adding a dazzling five-pointer against Australia. And Argentina would have been quaking at the prospect of facing the powerful and speedy left wing, until he cost himself a starting berth by turning up two hours late for a training session.- AFP

Scots make changes

Barrett ready to run

By Patrick Mckendry Wales, consider yourselves warned.

The All Blacks are in the mood to run the ball against you tomorrow and in Beauden Barrett they feel they have the ideal man at No10 to set their backline alight.

The All Blacks enjoy playing in enclosed stadiums - it’s part of the reason why they play so well in Dunedin.

The ball is dry, there is no wind and they are able to retain possession for longer, trusting in their skills and fitness.

They will look to do the same at the Millennium Stadium, although first the forwards will be expected to lift their intensity levels after England and Scotland succeeded in slowing their own ball to pedestrian levels.

For Barrett, a 23-year-old playing in his 28th test, it is the ideal chance to prove he is more than a utility player, an impact specialist.

From running against the starting backline over the past couple of weeks, simulating the attacks of England and Scotland, he has control of the tiller and is determined to make the most of his opportunity.

Asked whether he was aware of the debate at home around who should start against Wales in the final test of the

Beauden Barrett: Hansen’s choice.

year - himself, Dan Carter, Aaron Cruden or Colin Slade, he said: “There’s always competition within the squad.

“We’re just training away trying to be better than each other. We all get along with each other. As I say, we’re butting heads and are all striving for that No1 start.

“It’s an opportunity for me at the weekend to finish the year off well.

“There are some world class 10s in this team but we leave that decisionmaking stuff to the coaches.”

His answer contained the neatness that his play is becoming renowned for.

If he performs well he will probably keep his nose in front of Cruden.

A match-fit Carter, not required for tomorrow, remains the top-ranked No10, but the competition is growing by the week, something touched on by coach Steve Hansen.

“Beauden is making great progress, but what we need for any five-eighth is front-foot ball, so the contest will be won up front.”

Hansen said he was looking for good decision-making from Barrett, who is one of the quickest in the squad and ideally suited to the running game which the All Blacks will look to launch at Wales after a scratchy performance at Murrayfield and a slow start at Twickenham.

“Your 10 is your main computer. He’s the guy that has to absorb all the information that’s coming and make the good decisions. He’s the guy who will handle most of the ball.”

Barrett is expecting to have to make tackles. Wales possess huge men in the form of George North, Alex Cuthbert and Jamie Roberts and all will try to run down his channel at some point.

“I prepare for that every game,” he said. “It’s a transition zone, obviously you get some big boys carrying the ball in that area so I’m definitely expecting it.”

- NZME

Scotland coach Vern Cotter has made four injury-induced changes to his side named to play Tonga in Kilmarnock tomorrow. In the backs, 90-cap Glasgow Warrior Sean Lamont, who came on in the 13th minute of last week’s 24-16 defeat by world champions New Zealand at Murrayfield, retained his place while fit-again winger Tim Visser was given a start in place of the injured Sean Maitland (hamstring). Up front, tighthead prop Geoff Cross and No.8 Johnnie Beattie replaced Euan Murray and Adam Ashe, who miss out through thigh and neck injuries respectively.

Saturday’s match, which takes place at the home ground of Scottish Premiership football club Kilmarnock, will be the first test to be played on a purely synthetic pitch. - AFP

D’Arcy, Best included Veterans Gordon D’Arcy and Rory Best are the only two changes in the starting line-up for Six Nations champions Ireland for the one-off test with Australia at Lansdowne Road from the one that beat South Africa a fortnight ago. D’Arcy, who will win his 81st cap, comes in at centre for the injured Jared Payne with Best, making his 78th appearance for Ireland, returning to the side after injury - Sean Cronin drops to the bench. Ireland, who have risen to third in the rankings for the first time in eight years, are bidding to claim the scalps of both the Wallabies and the Springboks in the same year for the first time since 2006. - AFP

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In brief Ko blows good start Two late bogeys cost Lydia Ko during the opening round of the CME Group Tour Championship on the LPGA Tour in Florida. The Kiwi, ranked third on the Race to the CME Globe standings heading in to the tournament, signed for a one-under 71 yesterday as she dropped shots at the 15th and 16th holes, although she did make a birdie at 17, to end the day in a share of 13th. - NZME

Amateur leads With a beaming smile, amateur golfer Todd Sinnott looks happy just to be mixing it with the big boys at the Australian Masters. But Sinnott is serious about his chances on his home course Metropolitan and is on track to fulfil his pre-tournament ambition of a top 10 finish. The 22-year-old backed up his opening round 67 with a one-under-par 71 to put his target within reach heading into the final two rounds. No amateur has ever won the Australian Masters.

- AAP

Developing coaches Netball New Zealand has unveiled a new high performance coach development programme as part of the organisation’s efforts to rebuild their elite coaching pool. Just as player depth is a major issue facing the sport, the lack of coaching depth in this country has emerged as another big concern with three of the most recent high profile coaching appointments going to Australians. Vicki Wilson won the Silver Ferns assistant coach role in 2012, former NSW Swifts coach Julie Fitzgerald took over at the helm of the Magic franchise this year, while Sue Hawkins will lead the Tactix next season.

- NZH

A first for Federer?

Roger Federer will lead the Swiss quest to win a first Davis Cup title in Lille overnight, taking on a powerful French quartet spearheaded by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gael Monfils. The 33-yearold superstar will be playing in his first Davis Cup final and as a partner will have long-time accomplice Stan Wawrinka. Australian Open champion Wawrinka gets proceedings underway against Tsonga with Federer then taking on Monfils in what promises to be a blockbuster of a match for the capacity 27,000 crowd. The buildup to the final has been dominated by the fallout from last Saturday’s gruelling clash in London between Federer and Wawrinka.

- AFP

Late night swimming Australian Olympic Committee president John Coates will fight the “unreasonable” proposal to hold some of the swimming finals at the 2016 Rio Games late at night. Due to pressure from American TV networks, it has been planned to begin the final sessions at 10pm local time, meaning some gold medals would be decided after midnight. - AAP

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Saturday, November 22, 2014

■ GOLF

A lifetime on the fairways

BY JONATHAN LEASK

JONATHAN.L@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

Dave Callaghan became the latest life member of the Methven Golf Club this month.

Callaghan started playing golf at the tender age of seven with friends Peter Reid, Brian Lilley and Brian Thomas on an area of the Reids property next to the Methven course.

That is where he had to play until he was of-age in 1963, and was able to join the club as a junior for a 30 shilling subscription.

He won his first club championship in 1965, the intermediate title at the age of 16.

Callaghan went on to win the senior championships in 1977 and ‘78 and another Intermediate Championship title in 2006.

This year he was the top qualifier in Junior A and lost in the semi-finals in what was his 50th successive year in the club championships.

He left the family farm in 1975 to become the greenkeeper of the Methven course, a role he held for 25 years, actively developing it from a 12 hole into a full 18 hole course, as well as assisting with the development of four apprentices over the years.

In that time he learnt all about

the trees and shrubs of the course, and knows the botanical and common name of each as there was rarely a day he wasn’t out on the course.

As well as his work on the course he has served in all aspects of the club’s management.

He originally joined the committee in 1971, but stood down in 1975 when he became the greenkeeper.

He returned to the committee in 1986 and served in all of the offices including as president in the jubilee year in 1999.

Current club president, Bruce Dickson, said that Callaghan’s “contribution to the club has been enormous” and it was an honour to present him with the award.

Many of his family, fellow Eagle Society members, club life members and club members were present for the presentation, where he was able to share some of the stories from his many years on the Methven course.

Right: Dave Callaghan with his Methven Golf Club life member badge he was presented earlier this month.

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■ OPINION

Black Caps finally find an opener T

here’s a new kid on the block with the Black Caps, and he’s a little different from the usual ‘discovery’ in the New Zealand cricket ranks.

Unlike Australia, where you have to have at least 10,000 first class runs in the bank before the national selectors will even look at you, in this country one century at top level is often enough to have some fans baying for your inclusion in the top team.

Tom Latham is way better than that stage already.

He’s done his time in the lower ranks, and in the last couple of weeks has proved he’s good enough to establish a permanent position at the top of the batting order.

Against a Pakistan team on a huge winning roll Latham has scored two centuries, while his better-known and betterqualified team-mates struggled - badly.

While Brendon McCullum does what he always does, and produce something for the team,

Steve Devereux MY SHOUT

below that there was not a lot to write home about, and that’s from the ones who are supposed to be the team’s best batsmen, at three and four.

Williamson has done nothing much except get out, up until Thursday Taylor was worse, and at five and six the guys who are supposed to nail it home or rescue the ship have looked awful.

They are all class batsmen though, and that only goes to enhance exactly what Latham has been doing; scoring runs against a rampant spin attack that knows the pitch oh so well.

Taylor’s is a story in itself it must be said; in terrible form and just prodding, poking and blocking himself back into the pavilion for the last nine innings,

on Thursday he decided to cut.

Everything. Every single ball was despatched somewhere past slips, down to third man, often at a great rate of knots through to the boundary.

A player whose sheer class had to show through in the end, he decided on a course of action and followed it absolutely, and the desired result finally showed itself, a super century.

But back to Latham - he has the breeding behind him.

Father Rod was an extremely popular Canterbury and New Zealand batsman; when he strode out to the middle the crowd invariably sat up and took note, because they knew there was a fair chance fireworks were soon to follow.

In fact the father-and-son duo are only the third in New Zealand history to both score test tons, following Walter and Richard Hadlee, and Ken and Hamish Rutherford.

If he wants another early milestone, a century in the next test would put him in good com-

pany indeed; three centuries in a series has only been achieved by Andrew Jones and Ross Taylor.

Maybe it was his good luck that the skipper finally won a toss and put him into the position of having first shot on the Dubai pitch.

An illustration of how the pitches work there: Pakistan gets first bat and the top five all score over 80; they bat second and none of the top five reach 80.

An ounce of luck has always been a big part of the game maybe a glittering career has been kick-started because of the toss of a coin.

At just 21 years of age, Latham has a massive opportunity to establish himself as the Black Caps’ sorely required superstar for the next decade. * * * * * * I see the America’s Cup is scheduled to happen somewhere around Bermuda. Hope they have their GPS thingies all sorted; could be a bit embarrassing if those expensive toys start disappearing in the fabled Triangle.

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■ MOTOR RACING

Bailie’s a man in a hurry

BY JONATHAN LEASK

JONATHAN.L@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

Ashburton superbike racer Bailie Perriton will be in a hurry this weekend.

The 16-year-old has to learn another new course, re-adjust to the 300cc bike and make up ground in the championship which will all need to be done at top speed for the final round of the Australian Superbike Championships.

Perriton is currently sitting in fourth in the Ninja FX300 Championship, 11 points off third place but there is plenty more than just 11 points to get over to finish on the podium.

His first obstacle was getting back on a 300cc bike for qualifying yesterday, having not ridden it since the last round two months ago and he will have done

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so on his first ever appearance at Sydney Motorsport Park, an international grade circuit.

Apart from a second round at Wakefield Park in the season, he has faced the challenge to learn a new track at every round.

“This season hasn’t allowed us to conduct any

testing prior to events, Perriton said.

“I will be looking to make the most out of the practice sessions before qualifying to ensure we have the bike set up and working at its peak to give us our best opportunity of starting up the order for the races.

“Plenty of my opposition riders have a wealth of experience [here], but I’ll be out there to ride my own race and give it my best shot.”

Recognised for its long straights and fast flowing corners, this weekend’s venue is one the Ashburton rider is thoroughly looking forward to competing on.

“I’m really looking forward to the last round of the season.

“The racing has just been super competitive all year and I’ve really enjoyed making the trip across from New Zealand for each round to compete on some of Australia’s best tracks.”

After last night’s qualifying round Bailie will have three races in the AFX championship to set himself for, before tomorrow’s Ninja Cup racing.

Vettel joins Ferrari Sebastian Vettel admits he hopes to emulate his “greatest idol” and fellow German Michael Schumacher after being announced as a Ferrari driver for next season. Ferrari confirmed yesterday that the four-time world champion will join up with Kimi Raikkonen at the Italian Formula One giants on a three-year deal from 2015. Ferrari said Vettel, currently racing with Red Bull, will sign a three-year deal with the Italian giants, who have not won a world drivers’ title since 2007.

- AFP

Breakers sneak home Corey Webster said during the week he wanted to show Daryl Corletto just why he had succeeded the former Breaker as starting shooting guard.

Message received. Webster had 17 points in the first half before finishing with a career-high 25 to lead the Breakers (8-3) to a big win 80-72 over Melbourne United (4-5) last night, a fourth straight victory for the Kiwi club. A week after Melbourne set an ANBL record by making 22 three-pointers, Webster seemed inspired to beat the Australians at their own game, nailing six triples to continue his solid season.

- NZH

Ambrose set for V8 return

BY LAINE CLARK Returning V8 Supercars champion Marcos Ambrose admits even he may not have been able to stop Jamie Whincup from becoming a record six-time series winner.

And Ambrose reckons adding another V8 championship to his stunning resume next year is not on his radar.

Ambrose, 38, yesterday officially kicked off the countdown to his muchanticipated V8 return as a wildcard entry at the Sydney 500 from December 5-7. Barely 48 hours after ending his nine-year NASCAR stint in the US, Ambrose revealed team colours for the new DJR Team Penske alliance which he will race at Sydney in preparation for a full-time drive in 2015.

The prospect of two-time V8 champ Ambrose finally going toe to toe with the dominant Whincup has caught Australian motorsport fans’ imagination.

Ambrose is seen by many as the man who can finally stop Whincup, who has won four straight V8 titles and six of the last seven.

Some fans wonder what might have

been if Ambrose had not left to try his luck in the US after winning 2003-04 V8 titles, but not the man himself.

“I am happy with my choices. I am very comfortable with what I have done,” he said. “Jamie has done an exceptional job and deserves all of his championships.”

Ambrose started truck racing in 2006, moved to the second-tier Nationwide category before graduating to the elite Sprint Cup in 2009.

“It was nothing but success for me,” Ambrose said.

“I went across there on a whim and survived for a long time, won races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup level and left on my own terms knowing I could compete against the best.”

Ambrose drove for US stock car legend Richard Petty for the past four years.

Now back in Australia, Ambrose was asked if a V8 championship was possible in 2015.

“I don’t think anyone is thinking that,” he laughed. “We have to build into a championship-calibre team and it will take time.”

- AAP Marcus Ambrose has been doing more than his fair share of winning while racing in the States.

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hotel to open in 2017, a written statement said.

The six-level 25,000sq m 190room hotel will have three restaurants, spa and fitness centre, 25m pool and was designed by Singaporean-headquartered architects AR+D working with much-awarded New Zealand business, Bossley Architects.

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ters Halsey St site, between the distinctive pale Lighter Quarter apartments and the Viaduct Events Centre, opposite the new ASB North Wharf where Halsey St meets Madden St and Jellicoe St. An application to develop the hotel has been made to Auckland Council, with construction expected to start soon and the

Retailers, particularly those in the rag trade, have been struggling to produce earnings growth, as international online sellers lure bargain hunters with cheaper products.

As at November 16, year-todate sales had risen 19 per cent to $84.1 million on actual exchange rates while same store sales were up 16 per cent on a constant exchange rate.

“Sales made in the postWinter clearance campaign were above our expectations, and this was the primary reason for the strong same store sales outcome,” Todd said.

“Offsetting this result was the impact on gross margins from the pricing in that campaign.”

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An artist’s impression of the new Hyatt hotel at Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour.

Kathmandu Holdings, the outdoor goods retailer, said it expects first-half margins to shrink as it discounts more items to clear shelf space. The shares fell.

Margins in its first quarter through to October were over 5 percentage points lower than the previous year, the Christchurch-based company said in a statement.

“We now expect overall gross margin for the first half of FY2015 to be below the previous year’s result,” acting chief executive Mark Todd said. “However our first halfyear profit remains highly dependent on the more significant Christmas trading period from now to 31 January.”

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$200m 190-room hotel to be built

ne of the true barometers of economic recovery and increasing business activity is that more freight is moved nationally and internationally.

The transport sector is now providing investors with strong returns due to the current climate of economic growth.

Fortunately for investors a couple of quality New Zealand companies with significant freighting expertise are listed on the New Zealand sharemarket.

Both Mainfreight (MFT) and Freightways (FRE) offer attractive investment attributes, currently trade at discounts to the market, and yet have strong track records of impressive returns.

Mainfreight has wider global operations while Freightways specialises in courier services.

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Chicago-headquartered multinational hotel business Hyatt will run the new $200 million Auckland waterfront hotel to be developed by a billionaire Chinese business.

PM John Key and Chinese president Xi Jinping unveiled plans for the Wynyard Quarter hotel to be branded a Park Hyatt and in a written statement Madam Chan Lawai, chairwoman of Beijing-headquartered Fu Wah International Group, said she was glad to “commence such a great project in New Zealand.

New Zealand has always been friendly to China and is one of the first countries to have signed a trade agreement with China.”

The hotel will be built on the Team New Zealand headquar-

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Don’t rush into changes Stu Oldham

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he time is right for Ashburton retailers to seriously consider longer and more consistent opening hours over Christmas and the rest of the year.

They shouldn’t rush into anything that will make business harder – the last thing anyone wants is failure – but there is little doubt some decisive decisions must be made.

This week, retailer Bob McDonald urged shop owners to adopt the same trading hours this Christmas while book shop operator Terry McNab reckoned they should open longer all year round.

Either change would bring Ashburton closer to the way retail operates in other centres.

The men suggest the changes would take downtown Ashburton into the 21st century.

This is a fair observation as the winds of change that have buffeted local retail have come as customers throw themselves headlong into the trappings of the new century.

Countless dollars are being lost to online shopping and countless more leave town in the steady stream of cars that make for Christchurch, where shops are open on weekends.

Back in town confusing, variable opening hours discourage people from taking a punt on the CBD. Respected lifetime retailer Tony Todd wants uniformity for Christmas, but has urged caution on late night and Sunday opening. He, with others, wonders whether Ashburton is big enough to sustain it. He might be right but retailers have the problem of proving a negative: It is hard to know whether Ashburton is big enough for change, if change hasn’t been recently tested.

Recent population and economic growth – especially where it means there are more people who cannot get to town to shop during normal business hours – must make testing longer opening hours a tantalising option.

These changes might mean Ashburton has grown just enough to warrant weekend shopping.

Without an association, a brave, tenacious someone else will have to get retailers together to consider the options.

Change might be coming – but then, so is Christmas.

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POLL RESULT Yesterday’s result Q: Should Ashburton retailers have co-ordinated Christmas opening hours?

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’ve had a friend visiting for a week and as she’d never been to Mid Canterbury before, we went out and about.

We’d no sooner got in the car to head for Methven, when she burst into admiration for the Southern Alps.

When I was growing up here, they were dismissively known to us as the “hills”.

To another person’s eyes, they were undoubtedly magnificent mountains.

Mount Hutt was bare to the summit, which was quite disappointing, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen it so completely denuded. After a big nor’wester a couple of days later they had a fairly good sprinkling which made up for missing out earlier.

We stopped in Methven for Primo Et secondo coffees, and from there drove to the Rakaia Gorge. I’ve never seen it look-

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ing so good.

The water was a full, sky blue from the snow melt, roaring under the bridge and swinging into the jetboat landing.

It couldn’t have been more majestic and I’m sure it was never that fabulous in my hitching-rides-in-jetboats days.

We meandered along the foothills, Staveley, and up to Sharplin Falls. My friend was entranced by the beech forest, but for me the biggest wave on the senses was the memoryproducing fragrance of the bush.

Mayfield was the next stop,

and on the recommendation of friends we called in on the secondhand shop. We should’ve allowed a whole day, but then perhaps it’s best that we didn’t.

I have never seen anything like it. Love it.

A quick shop-stop in Geraldine and we headed back to Ashburton.

The weather the next day wasn’t brilliant, but the day after that we decided to try and see some of the coast. It’s not that easy to access apart from at the river mouths, but we had a quick look at Longbeach and on to Rangitata Huts.

They were the same and yet different from childhood memories; cluttered and cosy, but far more elegantly presented than in the past.

It was really just the fish seekers across from the lagoon that convinced me I was in the

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It was the clouds which attracted our attention when driving along the shingle roads.

My friend was navigating and tried to avoid those roads. Compromise was needed because I don’t want to spend my entire life driving on sealed roads.

From the road, believe it or not, there were paddocks of wheat, barley and sheep.

I’d been wondering since I came back here whether paddocks of sheep and grain were the product of an over active childhood imagination.

My (English) friend says she is going back to the Kapiti Coast with great impressions of the area, and for me, it’s a renewed belief that there are old things which deserve to be kept as they were.

Change for change’s sake is not always a good thing.

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■ UNITED STATES

Obama vows ‘fair’ immigration

By Jerome Cartillier Pledging to fix America’s “broken” immigration system, President Barack Obama has offered five million undocumented migrants protection from deportation.

In a move that has infuriated his Republican critics and drew unspecified pledges to counter it, Obama said nearly all undocumented people living in the country for more than five years and who have a child who is a US citizen or legal permanent resident can apply for a three-year work authorisation.

The president also broadened the programme he launched in 2012 that provides temporary residency to young undocumented immigrants who arrived in the US before the age of 16.

“There are actions I have the legal authority to take as president - the same kinds of actions taken by Democratic and Republican presidents before me - that will help make our immigration system more fair and more just,” Obama said in a 15-minute speech broadcast from the White House.

The order will affect about 44 per cent of the 11.3 million people - mostly from Mexico and Central America - living in the US illegally and doing menial jobs that most Americans snub.

“Are we a nation that tolerates the hypocrisy of a system where workers who pick our fruit and make our beds never have a chance to get right with the law?” he asked.

But he quickly stressed that the sweeping order, the most comprehensive immigration step in years, “does not grant citizenship, or the right to stay here permanently, or offer the

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same benefits that citizens receive.

“Only congress can do that,” he added.

“All we’re saying is we’re not going to deport you.”

Obama’s executive order shifts US policy from a dragnet approach to all illegal immigrants to a focus on deporting convicted felons and those who pose a danger to society.

People living and working illegally in the country and who meet the criteria can apply for deferred deportation from next northern spring, the White House said.

For much of this year, Republicans have warned that unilateral action on immigration would be an illegal and unconstitutional amnesty of millions of undocumented people.

But Obama shot back, saying

he was taking needed action while congressional Republicans dithered.

“Mass amnesty would be unfair. Mass deportation would be both impossible and contrary to our character,” Obama said.

The president invoked the centuries-old history of America as a compassionate nation of immigrants and described his plan as “commonsense” accountability.

But in his words lay a warning, and a message to lawmakers that he would stand tough on immigration law.

“If you’re a criminal, you’ll be deported.

“If you plan to enter the US illegally, your chances of getting caught and sent back just went up,” he said.

Faced with a congressional stalemate, Obama - who made

immigration a top priority on taking office in 2009 - has decided, with two years left in the White House, to take the matter into his own hands.

Under the new rules, those applying for deferred action must have a clean criminal record, pass a background check, and pay taxes.

The plan expands the programme allowing temporary residency cards for minors to include those of all ages, provided they arrived in the country prior to January 1, 2010 and were 16 or younger when they entered.

And it also eases legal immigration rules for hightech workers and students in “STEM” fields - science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Republicans, who will control both House and Senate in January after a huge win in this month’s midterm elections, say Obama is going too far.

Incoming Republican Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell warned yesterday that the new congress will exact political retribution.

“If President Obama acts in defiance of the people and imposes his will on the country, congress will act,” he said.

The Republican National Committee derided the president’s action as an outright amnesty ordered unconstitutionally by a “one-man legislature”.

It urged party supporters who oppose the reform to contribute money to the party to help fight the order.

Republicans cannot halt a presidential decree, but they can make Obama’s last two years extremely difficult - by blocking his choices for ambassadorial and administration posts, as well as judgeships.

- AFP

■ MEXICO

Clashes as Mexicans rally for missing 43

By Carola Sole Protesters angry at the presumed massacre of 43 students have clashed with police outside Mexico’s National Palace after a massive march demanding the president’s resignation.

The face-off marred a mostly peaceful rally of tens of thousands of black-clad people in the capital yesterday, where they waved blackened Mexican flags and chanted “Urgent!

Urgent for the president to resign!”

Parents of the 43 male college students, who reject claims their sons are dead and demand the government find them safe and sound, led the latest nationwide demonstration to the historic palace.

“We won’t rest until we find the boys,” Felipe de la Cruz, father of a missing student, told the crowd after the parents arrived in the capital following a

week-long bus protest tour of Mexico.

About 30,000 people took part in the protest, according to the city government.

Some protesters burned an effigy of President Enrique Pena Nieto and threw powerful firecrackers at the fenced-off palace, which is only used for ceremonies. Hundreds of riot police sprayed water and fired tear gas at protesters.

Some charged the offic-

ers, kicking at their shields.

Other protesters shouted “No violence!” before the police swarmed and cleared the Zocalo square, where the palace lies.

Officials said 31 people were detained throughout the day. At least five people were injured.

The crime involving the students has infuriated Mexicans fed up with corruption, impunity and a drug war that has left more than 100,000 people dead or missing since 2006. - AFP

Reckless re-elected Britain’s anti-European Union UK Independence Party has won its second seat in parliament in a byelection, signalling a tough general election ahead for the main parties.

Mark Reckless was re-elected to parliament with 42 per cent of the vote, after defecting in September from Prime Minister David Cameron’s Conservative Party to UKIP, which wants strict quotas on immigration. In his acceptance speech, Reckless made an appeal to all voters to make UKIP the kingmaker at the general election in May 2015, in the likely outcome of a hung parliament.

- AFP

Terrorist recruiter A Sydney man accused of recruiting men to fight with terrorist organisations in Syria has been committed to stand trial, as his lawyer accuses the prosecution of making “illogical quantum leaps”. Hamdi Alqudsi, 40, is alleged to have run a pipeline for Australians to join terrorist organisations such as Jabhat Al-Nusra and al-Qaeda affiliates in their efforts to bring down Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. He was charged under the Foreign Incursions Act in December after he allegedly helped seven men get to Syria between June and October last year.

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Going to the polls The lower chamber of Japan’s parliament has been dissolved ahead of a general election. “In accordance with article seven of Japan’s constitution, the lower house is dissolved,” speaker Bunmei Ibuki told the chamber yesterday. It came after a mandate from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is going to the polls less than half way through a four-year term, as he seeks to consolidate his grip on power and reinvigorate his economic drive. Abe said earlier this week that he wanted to ask for voters’ endorsement for his decision to postpone a sales tax rise after data showed an earlier hike had knocked the economy off its axis.

- AFP

Tapeworm in the brain Scientists in Britain have removed and studied a rare tapeworm that lived in a man’s brain for four years, researchers say. The parasite travelled five centimetres from the right side of the brain to the left.

The tapeworm causes sparganosis, an inflammation of body tissues that can cause seizures, memory loss and headaches when it occurs in the brain. Surgeons removed it and the patient is now “systemically well”, the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute said yesterday.

- AFP

Total fire ban Severe fire warnings remain in place for parts of NSW as sweltering temperatures and strong winds fan existing blazes.

There are 27 fires burning, eight of them uncontained, as temperatures topped 40C in Sydney’s west. About 150 firefighters are working on those fires, using 56 fire trucks and 33 helicopters. Heatwave conditions are predicted to continue.

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SITUATIONS VACANT DRUMMOND & ETHERIDGE

Automotive Parts Sales Person NETcon is a Timaru-based company offering professional construction and maintenance services within the Electricity Industry.

DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIANS - LEVEL 4 We require the services of experienced Power Systems/ Protection Technicians to support our expanding business. As part of the Technical Team, you will provide a range of both planned and responsive technical services across the Alpine Energy network. In this role you will be a key contributor to improving our capability to support new technologies increasingly adopted within the network and ongoing support into the maintenance and construction of assets.

We have approximately 88 staff, a modern fleet and access to modern technologies to support our operation.

In addition, the company has exciting growth plans which involve strengthening their core contracting business to key customers and growing the business by competing nationally and internationally in advanced technology and renewable solutions.

Develop your career and become a key member of a team focused on asset care and network growth. Based in Timaru, the South Canterbury region offers a great New Zealand family lifestyle and many recreational and outdoor opportunities.

The key responsibilities for this role include: • installation and commissioning of medium to HV equipment including associated control and protection systems • completing preventative and routine maintenance • fault and breakdown assessment • participating on a standby roster.

The key skills required for this role include: • NZCE - Level 4 Supply • prior experience in the electricity distribution industry is preferable • sound problem solving and troubleshooting techniques • good verbal and written communication skills • the ability to work as a team and contribute to improvement initiatives.

We offer:

Store Manager

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

MAYFIELD PGG Wrightson is a leading provider of products and services to the agricultural and horticultural sectors. We are helping grow the country through our knowledge, service and expertise.

About the role: This is an in-store role where you will lead a team of 2-3 salespeople who provide technical sales advice and service to our wide range of clients including arable, sheep and beef and dairy farmers. You will be responsible for the efficient and profitable operation of the store in line with company strategy and values. You will work with the wider team in the region to grow our market share and business presence in the community.

Duties & Responsibilities: • Identify and pursue opportunities for new business with existing and potential clients • Complete required store administration and inventory management processes in line with approved company procedures • Prepare, submit and monitor annual sales budgets for your store • Provide effective management of the store team including coaching, appraisals and individual and team development.

Skills & Experience: • Proven leadership, people management and sales skills; retail experience preferred • New Zealand agricultural sector knowledge, experience and technical expertise • Excellent level of oral and written communication and be able to relate well to your team and our customers • A background in administration and inventory management • Physical fitness as heavy lifting is required • A full, current NZ driver licence.

Apply today at applications@pggwrightson.co.nz • Email your CV and covering letter before 3 December 2014.

• For further information please contact Brian McCutcheon, Retail Sales Manager on 027 595 5357.

www.pggwrightson.co.nz

Helping grow the country

• an excellent remuneration • a great place to live and work • opportunities to grow your skills.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

If you feel that you have what it takes or you are looking for a change in lifestyle and career, then we would like to hear from you!

For more information or to apply, please e-mail your CV to Lindsay Barnes-Batty, People and Performance Manager, lindsay.barnes-batty@netcon.co.nz

Field Consultant Midlands Seed Limited (MSL) was established in 1990, to support and encourage the production and export of arable crops to Europe and South East Asia. Since then, the company has grown rapidly to become one of New Zealand’s major producers and marketers of vegetable and herbage seeds, pulses, oilseeds, cereal grains and related value added food products. Midlands takes great pride in providing quality products and services derived from the arable industry.

A vacancy currently exists for a Field Consultant to join Midlands busy field team and be responsible for the Methven/North Canterbury area.

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

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

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

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

Key responsibilities for this role include: • The contracting of a wide range of arable and vegetable seed crops with growers • Supporting growers of contracted crops with regular visits and the provision of agronomic advice to maximize crop performance • Maximising crop quality • Procurement of uncontracted crops • Maintaining Midlands profile and professional reputation in the area.

• Growing the client base and business opportunities Midlands seek someone with the following attributes: • A good working knowledge of arable seed and crop production • Good agronomy skills for production of mainstream crops • An interest in learning about specialist vegetable seed production • Strong communication and relationship building skills • A strong results based work ethic • Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team In return Midlands offer: • A very competitive remuneration package including company vehicle • An opportunity to join a privately owned, growing company with a can-do approach To register your interest, or discuss in more detail, contact Craig Atkinson on c.atkinson@ eqconsultants.co.nz or call 021 223 2124

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

Applications close December 5th, 2014

Please apply with CV, covering letter and 3 referees before 28th November to

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Andrew and Sarah Carr by email sarah.trucky@farmside.co.nz

307 7900

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Receptionist Required We are looking for a mature well-presented person with excellent computer skills and the abilility to run the day to day requirements of our office and other work commitments as directed. The sucessful applicant needs to hold a current drivers licence and be able to communicate well and work in a team environment.

The general hours of work will be 9.00am until 4.00pm Monday to Friday including school holidays. However from time to time there will be flexiblility in these hours which could include some weekend work.

Please apply in writing to: The Manager Lochlea Lifestyle Resort 25/25 Charlesworth Drive Ashburton Email: tony@lochlearesort.co.nz

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Saturday, November 22, 2014

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT DRUMMOND & ETHERIDGE

We are a large, modern, family-owned seed processing and storage company, based in the heart of Ashburton.

Truck Driver & Yardman We are currently looking to employ a Truck Driver / Yardman for our modern seed processing plant.

The successful applicant will have: • Accuracy with figures & recording • Knowledge of grain / seed industry (preferable but not essential) • Good communication Skills • Ability to work with minimal supervision • Tidy appearance. Must be punctual & dependable • Regular overtime offered • Must hold Class 5 License Duties will include the unloading of seed at harvest time, interstore transport of seed and container cartage to port Applications close 5th December Apply in own hand writing to:

Operations Manager South Island Seed Dressing & Storage Co Ltd P.O. Box 404 Ashburton 7740

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

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

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

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

We offer a stable and interesting work environment plus long term career prospects for quality staff. Hours of work are approx. 8am to 5pm, Monday – Friday.

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

Ashburton Borough School "Labor Omnia Vincit"

incorporating Lagmhor School

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

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

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

by Friday, December 5, 2014.

CASUAL STAFF Required for kennels and cattery.

Must be available to work weekends and school holidays.

Casual Position

Fitter welder – Serviceman

Ecowize NZ is a hygiene cleaning company who are looking for casual staff.

We require an honest, hard working, enthusiastic fitter welder to join our busy team.

They are in charge of cleaning ANZCO Ashburton.

The position requires: • competent welding skills, • ability to think on your feet, • mechanical knowledge, • ability to work extended hours at times • travel with the occasional night away.

The job comes with a variety of work and full training for the right applicant.

Immediate start Training and P.P.E gear all supplied.

Night shift 7:30pm-1:00pm Contact Maurice Robinson 021 835 684

Please phone

The Manager 307 9049

Phone 302 2859

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

Thai national standard skill test level 1.

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

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307 7900

Farm assistant wanted for 1450 cow farm 15km from both Ashburton & Rakaia.

80 bale rotary with 2 pivots and 2 rotorainers.

8 on 2 off roster with regular 7am starts.

Experienced preferred but a great attitude and willingness to learn essential.

Single accommodation on farm available but possible travel allowance an option for right person.

Email C.V and covering letter to mollyandpete@ xtra.co.nz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kindergarten Teacher Ashburton Kindergartens have 2 full time permanent teaching positions available to commence 19 January 2015.

If you have ECE qualifications, Teacher Registration and would be interested in working in the kindergarten environment we would like to hear from you.

For further information phone 03 308 3779 or email association@ashkindy.co.nz Applications close 5 December 2014

Birthday Greetings Brought to you by Kitchen Kapers.

Cleaner required for Ashburton Full or Part time permanent opportunities.

Security Clearance is required.

If you are organised, of tidy appearance and want to be part of a team of professionals please call 0800 253 263.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work Visa.

Guardian Motoring 307 7900

Nate Woods Happy 6th Birthday for Sunday.

All our love and hugs Mum, Dad and Lily. Xxx Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our level 3 office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.

Number cake tins $15 for 7 day hire

The Arcade, Ashburton 03 308 8287 www.kitchenkapers.co.nz

Give two hours to help her out SAFE’s Annual Appeal is December 19 - 20.

Register to collect at safe.org.nz Together we can end factory farming.

ANNUAL

APPEAL

DEC 19 - 20

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Saturday, November 22, 2014

SITUATIONS VACANT

TRADES, SERVICES

Arable Opportunity We are an intensive arable farm growing crops including, vegetables, grains, seeds, flower bulbs, grapes and grass.

All our machinery and equipment, including irrigation system, is modern and well maintained.

We have a position available for a motivated and enthusiastic person who would be, challenged by being involved in the day to day working of our farm.

The responsibilities for this position will include: • Operating/driving machinery for cultivation, planting, crop maintenance and harvest.

• Understanding and operating the irrigation system • Maintaining farm machinery and plant • General farm duties Experience and skills: • Ideally be skilled at operating/driving machinery • Technical training in welding and/or machinery maintenance would be an advantage • Knowledge and interest in plant cultivation What we will provide: • A competitive remuneration package appropriate to skills and experience • Opportunity for accommodation in three bedroom comfortable home, 4km from State Highway One and 7km from Rakaia town ship • An opportunity to further develop skills and knowledge in the arable industry Please apply to Lepoutre-Kroef Farm Ltd on 027 4420202 or email at lepo@xtra.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT

GARDENER/HANDYMAN wanted for large farm.

Suitable for semi-retired person with relevant skill/experience. Could be part time. House available for rent. Phone 0274 532 087.

HOUSE CLEANER wanted. 3 hours, two days per week.

Hinds area. Phone 03 303 7539 or 027 3535 060.

RELIABLE Relief Milker wanted, Hinds area. Phone 03 303 7539 or 027 3535 060.

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

We Help Save Lives Find out how you can help save lives by visiting: www.otago.ac.nz/chchheart A University of Otago Centre of Research Excellence

0800 274 287 0800 ASHBURTON

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RURAL TRADING POST

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

Plus much more FREE loan trailer available!

From a shovel load to a trailer load.

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

NEED A PLUMBER? For all plumbing & drainlaying needs contact PETER YOUNG Reg. Plumber & Drainlayer Ph 307 7582 or 027 2800 889

TRADES, SERVICES

Farm For Lease by Tender

COMPUTER PROBLEMS? For Prompt Reliable Service.

Contact Kelvin Boult, KJB Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot Place, WANTED Ashburton. Ph 308 8989.

30yrs Local experience.

WANTED: Conventional hay SUPERGOLD discount card bales. Anything considered. accepted.

Pea straw would be ideal.

Please phone 0274-383-866. SITUATIONS WANTED

Location:

Lowcliffe, Mid Canterbury

Lease:

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

Term:

15 December 2014 to 31 August 2017

Right of Renewal:

2 years to 31 August 2019

Tenders close:

1 December 2014

TRADES, SERVICES

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

RELIEF milker available.

Experienced in rotary and 4 TINT-A-WINDOW solar protective films, UV block, herringbone sheds. Available fade, heat and glare control, anytime. 15km radius from privacy and safety films for Tinwald. Ph 03 308 3807. glass. FREE quotes - 20 years local service, Bill RURAL TRADING POST Breukelaar - phone 0800 368 468. www.tintawindow.co.nz LIFESTYLE Services. Full conventional baling service, HOME handyman available. topping and pasture renewal.

Minor repairs, painting etc. Ph Ph: 027 390 0002 or 03 308 3807.

027-677-1952.

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

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

Call David to tend to all your rural electrical needs . . ElectraServe, for everything electrical 24/7 Breakdown Service Dairy Effluent Irrigation Generators

Industrial Commercial Residential

the ElectraServe guarantee

Blair Watson, General Manager personally guarantees ElectraServe’s tradesmen’s workmanship. If you are not 100% satisfied with the quality of the work, ElectraServe will put it right . . . every time, or your money back.

a 166 moore street ashburton p 03 308 9008 e service@electraserve.co.nz w www.electraserve.co.nz

Weekend Services

MEDICAL SERVICES

6pm - 8pm both evenings.

700 155 for FREE 24hr Health Advice.

ASHBURTON HOSPITAL WARD 1 - DAILY, 10am - 11.30am and 2pm - 7.30pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

WARD 6 - (including Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation Unit) - OPEN VISITING. MATERNITY WARD - DAILY, 10am - 8pm.

-Husbands and patient’s own children may visit the patient from: 7am - 10pm.

TUARANGI HOME (Cameron St) - DAILY, -unrestricted visiting.

HML Home care Medical Limited - Ring 0800 HOSPITAL VISITING HOURS DUTY DOCTORS

This service is for emergency medical care only. Please remember your Community Services Card.

Allenton Medical Centre, The Mall, Harrison Street is the duty practice for Saturday until 8am Monday. The surgery will be open from 10am - 12 noon and from 6pm - 7pm both days. No appointment necessary. Surgery phone 308 9139.

METHVEN & RAKAIA AREA

Saturday and Sunday doctor and emergency details - please telephone the Rakaia Medical Centre, ph 303 5002.

Ashburton Hospital DOES NOT provide an accident and emergency service.

Except in cases of emergency persons requiring medical attention must consult their own or the duty general practitioner.

Persons subsequently requiring treatment at Ashburton Hospital must have a general practitioners note of referral.

PHARMACIES

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

or 027 857 2133 or visit www.alcoholicsanonymous.org.nz for more information.

COMMUNITY POOL

MENTAL HEALTH Call free on 0800 222 955. Ask for the Crisis Team.

MAIL CLOSING TIMES

WEEKEND HOURS: Sat & Sun 9am - 5pm.

ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE FAST POST: Mon - Fri 6pm SAFE CARE - 24 hr Rape and Sexual STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 6pm Assault Crisis Support. Ph: 03 364 8791 POST DELIVERY CENTRES Allenton: Mon - Fri 5pm VICTIMS SUPPORT GROUP Mon - Fri 5pm 24 hr - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 Tinwald: Methven: Mon - Fri 4.30pm 846) - Direct dials to a volunteer.

Mon - Fri 4.30pm Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - Rakaia: 2pm - outside of these hours leave a message. ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm ALCOHOL DRUG HELP LINE Residential Area: Mon - Fri 1pm ASHBURTON REST HOMES Call us free on (0800 787 797).

COLDSTREAM HOUSE - DAILY, unrestricted Lines open 10am - 10pm Seven days.

INFORMATION CENTRES visiting.

ASHBURTON - Sat 10am until 2pm.

LIFELINE Toll-Free: 0800 353 353 CAMERON COURTS - DAILY, unrestricted Sun CLOSED. Public holidays from 10am visiting. until 2pm. Phone 308-1050.

OMMUNITY ERVICES PRINCES COURT - DAILY, unrestricted METHVEN - Saturday, Sunday and Public visiting.

ART GALLERY Holidays 10am until 3pm.

Due to relocation, the Art Gallery is closed Phone 302-8955 or methven@i-site.org EMERGENCY DENTIST until further notice.

If you do not have or cannot contact your BUS DEPARTURES regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Reservations & timetables, 24-hour service. for the name of the rostered weekend dentist Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192.

Freephone for reservations: 0800 802 802. in Christchurch. Hours 9am-5pm, Saturdays, Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm BUSES - Southbound: 9.30am, 3.20pm.

Sundays and Public Holidays.

Sunday 1:00pm - 4:00pm Northbound: 12.30pm, 5.10pm.

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ELPLINE ERVICES Wises Pharmacy, Countdown Complex, East Street, will be open from 9am - 1pm ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Saturday, from 10am - 1pm Sunday and from Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757)

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ASHBURTON MUSEUM

Due to relocation, the Ashburton Museum is closed until further notice.

ANIMAL SERVICES

hour service

MID CANTERBURY SPCA

WEEKEND EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: All enquiries - Inspector John Keeley: 308 4432 or 0274 342 646

MID CANTERBURY ANIMAL SHELTER - Contact (cats) Tracey 021

1356 969 or (dogs) Dawn 021 828 350

VETERINARIANS

ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 0276 838 111, 149 Cameron St, Ashburton: Duty vet: Jo Hallentstein. Full emergency service all weekend.

CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, West Street Clinic, Main Rd, Methven.

Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Large: Steve Williams. Small: Errol Harvey.

VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Ph 03 307 5195, Cnr East St & Smithfield Rd, Ashburton.

Saturday clinic 9am - 12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Large: Susan Geddes. Small: Ref Vet Ent. VET ENT RIVERSIDE - Ph 03 308 2321 1 Smallbone Dr, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. 24-hour Emergencies: Large: Nathan Roberts. Small: Juan Gray.

Vet Ent and Vet Life now operate a joint afterhours small animal emergency service. To use

DOG, STOCK & NOISE CONTROL this service please phone your vet as usual.

Ashburton District Council 03-307-7700 - 24

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Saturday, November 22, 2014

RURAL TRADING POST

Baling

Massey Fergusson 2170 XD high density baler

RURAL TRADING POST

REAL ESTATE

A Gem On The Golden Mile!

Feed Wanted Standing grass Straw at harvest Top market rates

FOR SALE

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

Call Ross Tait Contracting

James Hamish Ross

027 558 7205 027 430 5885 027 430 5884 302 5872

TREES WANTED

DONALDSON CONTRACTING ‘Focused on Quality Feeds’

027 BALE HAY

WOODCHIP SALE 60% OFF $10.00 per M/3 ex GST Ex Yard Hurry – while stocks last!

Ph 03 688 2591 48 Racecourse Road Washdyke

179 VICTORIA STREET, CITY CENTRE, CHRISTCHURCH High profile property investor Richard Diver is selling down the first of Christchurch’s rebuild projects, the Carlton Butchery in Victoria Street. Opportunities for medium sized properties available for purchase are rare, so interest will be high!

• • • •

Popular location at the gateway of Victoria Street Four level building with a two level penthouse apartment, complete with swimming pool and rooftop garden Building area 1,045m² with 10 carparks Annual rental income $478,666 p.a. + GST

www.colliers.co.nz/26846

South Island Commercial (2004) Limited Licensed under the REAA 2008

RURAL TRADING POST RAFFLES

LET OR LEASE

Ashburton Savage Club

In the Westerfield area

Winner of Wood Raffles, October - November 2014

Logging blocks and shelter belts required for export and post material.

Phone 03 688 2591

Ryan Geddes 021 395 518 Jonathan Lyttle MOB: 021 535 995 MOB:

Prizes: Trailer Load of Wood

Guardian Real Esate

1st - The Warehouse Oct.4 - ticket #216 Rebecca Wright 2nd - The Warehouse Oct.18 - ticket #165 Paul Sanderson Oct.25 - ticket #262 3rd - New World Kathryn Shaw Nov.8 - ticket #154 4th - New World D.W McKimmie

307 7900

The Ashburton Savage Club thanks most sincerely all those who supported these raffles.

Our Final wood raffle of the year will be held at Countdown on November 29 between 9.00am and 4.00pm. Again, we respectfully solicit your support.

MEETINGS, EVENTS ASHBURTON GOLF CLUB (INC)

Registration for the

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

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

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

------------------------Name: .....................................................................................

Address: .................................................................................. .................................................................................................

Phone: .....................................................................................

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

Special dietary needs: ...........................................................

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

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

by Wednesday, Dec 10, 2014, if possible.

THIS ADVERTISEMENT KINDLY SPONSORED BY THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

119th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

PUBLIC NOTICES ROVER SCOUTS AGM Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 7.30pm Rover Scout Den Chalmers Ave. All welcome.

PLANTS, PRODUCE A VARIETY of not always available pre-annual flower plants for sale. Anytime on Friday and Saturday. 35 Cameron Street, Ashburton.

Thursday, December 11, 2014, 7.00pm at the Clubhouse All members welcome to attend

GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE and closing down sale. Eddies fresh fruit.

92 Victoria St. Household and shop furniture.

Toys, ornaments, cold drinks reduced to clear. Touch screen computer, washing machine. Saturday 9am to 3pm.

GARAGE SALE and Sausage Sizzle.

9am Sunday, November 23. At the Basketball Stadium Oxford LIVESTOCK, PETS Street. Clothes, shoes, toys BUYER of unwanted and other cool stuff. animals. Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals.

We also sell pet food. Call GARAGE Sale Fundraiser Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 House, garage, garden items.

Lots of bargains. Raffle.

621, A/H 03 348 9439.

Sports Hall, Tancred St. DAIRY SERVICE Bulls, for Saturday 8.30am - 1pm. sale. 2 year old mixed breed. Proceeds to Ashburton Ready for work, BVD tested, Branch NZLP. Bouillis vaccinated, TBC 10. $1680 +GST. Phone 0274 FOR SALE 532 087.

FIREWOOD - Green Old Man SERVICE Bulls to Lease or Pine $140 per 3 cubic meters.

Buy for Dairy cows. Jersey Split and delivered. Ph 303 and Red Devons, Phone 6280 Tim Boyd, Elite John Benefield 027 227 6075. Firewood Ltd.

HOLIDAY

PEONY flowers for sale at the Farmers Market, Saturday, ACCOMMODATION Nov 8,15,22. Carol and Keith AKAROA - CHARMING, spacious holiday home, 3 Gunn, Peony Growers. bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, all electric heating. Sky, all mod MOTORING cons, short walk to village.

Phone Brian 307-8000 or VEHICLE GROOMING, cars, 308-6180. utes etc. Interior, Exterior, cut and polish. We can pick up HIRE and deliver, Robinson Street.

Auto Groomers, 13 Robinson FLOAT hire - single, double St, phone Paul 027 887 4786. and tandem. Reasonable rates. Morrison’s Saddlery & Feed. Phone 308-3422 anyWHEEL alignments at great time. prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an GRAZING alignment from Neumanns GRAZING for lambs wanted.

Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Will consider small blocks.

Street. Phone 308-6737.

Phone 308 1350.

Storage Available Two only New 9m x 3m units Ready in 2 - 3 weeks Secure, individual, safe units

Phone Jo or John on 03 302 6902 or 0274 360 860

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

Light weight only 800kg.

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

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ASIAN: Pretty, classy, sexy body. Real busty. Friendly and good service. Phone 021 086 93321.

AVA and Britney, first time in Ashburton. Saturday only.

Get in fast Ava, 19, leggy, exotic, brunette, size 10DD. Phone 022 021 1847. Britney 20, blonde, pocket rocket.

Stunning size 8, 022 044 0622.

CINDY Kiwi, 38, size 6, attractive, busty, long hair.

GFE. Phone calls only. 027 448 7011.

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

23 SAUNDERS ROAD. Three double bedrooms, heat pump, off street parking. $300 SCOOTER’S - new and P/w. Viewing Sunday 1- 2 pm secondhand three and four or call Joce on 0211 055234 wheel electric scooters and wheel chairs. Call Fred FOR RENT: Three bedroom Reddecliffe at Electric house until end of June 2015.

Mobility Ashburton today. References an advantage.

Phone 308-3602 $300p.w. 021 784 496 or 308 9649.

TACKROOM clear out! Wide range of horse gear for sale. HOUSE TO RENT. Large Saturday 9am, 29 Allison four bedroom house with Street. Also three standard large garden 7km from Mt breeds looking for good Somers. $350 per week. homes.

HOUSE TO RENT - Three CARAVANS, TRAILERS bedroom, log fire, single garage, ¼ ac section, no CARAVAN - 1981 Zephyr dogs. Tucker St location.

Executive 14.6ft $9500 or References required. near offer. Craig 027 285 Available Dec. Ph 302 1881 6880. after 5pm.

Classifieds www.guardianonline.co.nz

Saturday, November 22, 2014

PLANTS, PRODUCE

GARAGE SALES

N.Z Tomatoes $2.49 kg Eggplant Bunched Carrots N.Z Blueberries Gold Kiwifruit 1kg

FOR SALE

GE GARA E SAL

FUN

OPEN 7 DAYS Road The Green Grocer Main SouthTinwald

Fresh Fruit & Vege

308-1095

PUBLIC NOTICES

G FUN !

Bring some small change and come along and grab a bargain in our big garage sale!

There will also be a sausage sizzle and a cake stall!!

Treat the kids to a PONY RIDE or purchase a raffle ticket for a Decadent Christmas Cake and other yummy prizes!!!

If you are feeling extravagant there will even be some Art for sale and some larger garage sale items including T.V, exercise equipment and other household furniture.

VENDING MACHINE BUSINESS

Licensed area from Rakaia to Oamaru.

11-12 hrs spent per month at this stage giving an average net profit of $826.

Tinwald School All families of prospective New Entrants to Tinwald School from January to July, 2015 are invited to an Information Meeting on Thursday 27th November at 10 am in the Tinwald School hall.

All welcome!

Please phone the school 308 4555

You can still access a wide range of services by phone and online.

You can call Work and Income on 0800 559 009 or visit us online at www.workandincome.govt.nz If you’re over 65, call 0800 552 002 or visit www.seniors.govt.nz For Child, Youth and Family call 0508 326 459 or visit www.cyf.govt.nz

Guardian Situations Vacant 307 7900

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

PARKSIDE house located in quiet west side area. Four bedrooms, study, plenty of storage, double garage.

Looking for caring tenants (non-smokers). No dogs.

Phone 027 440 0417.

Guardian Classifieds

Asking $62,500.

Please bring a plate for an early luncheon following the service.

Everyone welcome Cnr Cass & Havelock Sts Phone 308 5409 www.ashburtonbaptist.co.nz

307 7900

Linda Alldinger

10am Morning Service and Communion

M: 027.2962117

LIFE 2 da MAX (Kids Church)

P: 03.3719126

Creche available Newcomers lunch to follow Refreshments to follow 6.00pm House of Prayer ALL VERY WELCOME

E: linda.alldinger@ naiharcourts.co.nz GRENADIER SPECIALIST BUSINESS BROKER Licensed Agent REAA 2008

NICKY BUTLER

IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

“Real Estate is about people; moving forward, being honest and building strong lasting relationships” M 027 751 1801 B 03 307 7377 E nicky.butler@bayleys.co.nz

St David’s Church 48 Allens Road 9.30am Morning Service Preacher: Rev Henry Mbambo

This could be increased to suit.

MEETINGS, EVENTS MSD will resume full services in Ashburton from 26 November.

Work and Income, StudyLink and Senior Services will begin operating a full service in a new building on the Ashburton Police site in Havelock Street. The MSD entrance is off Cass Street.

Child Youth and Family will move into the site in mid-February.

Join us for an Encounter with Jesus Christ Sundays @10.00am Including Children’s church Everyone is welcome.

See you at Cnr Cass & Cameron St’s Ph 308 7610 or 308 7062

30 simple to operate & maintain machines - 24 already placed.

All money raised will go towards paying for the costs of a life changing procedure for Andrea Campbell to potentially cure he extremely debilitating MS.

Public Notice

CHURCH SERVICES

ISIN

Saturday, November 29, 11am - 3pm 60 Hollands Rd, Ashburton

Specials available from 18/11 - 25/11

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$1.99 ea $1.99 ea $4.99 ea $1.99 bag

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Speaker: John Alpe

Jubilee Christian Fellowship 10am Every Sunday All welcome

You will hear of wars and rumours of wars. See that you be not troubled.

206 Cameron Street Pastors Jim & Ida Heath Ph 308 7511

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Assembly Of God Sunday Meeting 10.00am Hakatere Marae SH1, Fairton You are welcome Enquiries Phone 308-8699

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES (Ashburton) St Andrew’s Havelock St. 10am & 7pm St James Thomson St. 7pm St Paul’s Oxford St. 9.30am

Daily Events Saturday 9.00am ST VINCENT DE PAUL. Garage sales, come and make an offer today and tomorrow Sunday. Holy Name Church carpark, Cnr Sealy and Park Street.

9.00am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET. Local produce by local producers and hot

Sunday 8.00am ST STEPHENS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

9.00am ST VINCENT DE PAUL. Garage sale all weekend, come and make an offer, Holy Name Church Carpark, cnr Park and Havelock Streets.

9.30am ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH. Morning worship with Rev Tevita Taufalele.

Church lounge, Baring Square East.

9.30am ST PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning worship, volunteer Sunday led by

Monday 9.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.00am - 4.00pm ASHBURTON BUDGET ADVISORY SERVICE INC.

food!!. North End West Street car park.

9.00am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. West St. 9.30am ST ANDREWS ANGLICAN CHURCH TINWALD. Community garden working bee and fellowship, each Saturday, weather permitting. Behind the St Andrew’s Anglican Church, 157 Thomson St, Tinwald.

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

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

10.00am - 12.00noon

ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald.

10.00am - 12.00pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, all welcome. Upstairs 254 Cameron Street.

10.00am - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATON MUSEUM.

Classic aircraft on display including DC3.

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

12.45pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet, singles and doubles.

Waireka Croquet Club, The Domain, Philip St. 1.15pm “GOLF CROQUET” WAIREKA. Doubles, drawn partners, Waireka Croquet Club, The Domain, Philip Street.

Bruce Arnst. 65 Oxford Street.

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Preacher Rev H Mbambo, please bring plate for shared lunch following service. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

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

10.00am ASHBURTON MODEL AERO CLUB. Radio controlled aeroplane flying, weather permitting. Lovett’s Road, Maronan Road.

10.00am

ASHBURTON M.S.A. QUOITS. All welcome to have a throw.

Racecourse Road M.S.A. Sports ground.

10.00am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Church service with Rev David Brown, Cnr Havelock and Park Street.

10.00am HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH. Mass, Sealy Street.

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

10.00am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion every Sunday. 151-153

Thomson Street, Tinwald.

10.30am VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall).

10.30am EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Worshipping God and transforming lives.

63 Princes Street, Netherby.

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

Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

1.00pm - 4.00pm VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum open, 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald.

1.15pm “GOLF CROQUET’ WAIREKA. Social Golf Croquet. The domain, Philip St. 1.30pm M.S.A. PETANQUE. Come and try Petanque, everyone welcome. Racecourse Road.

7.00pm VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall).

7.00pm ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Church Service with Rev David Brown in the Sinclair Centre, Cnr Havelock and Park Street.

For free budget advice and workshop enquiries. Phone 307-0496. 60 Cass Street.

9.30am THE PLAINS LADIES PROBUS CLUB. Christmas meeting, Lochlea Resort, Charlesworth Drive, Allenton.

9.30am - 10.30am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Ladies weekly health and fitness class.

Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

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

1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC3.

Seafield Road.

1.30pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association croquet club day. Allenton Sports Club. Cavendish Club.

6.00pm RAKAIA REAL WOMEN. Real women circuit training in the hall, St Andrews Church, Bridge Street, Rakaia.

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

6.00pm ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Pot luck tea, decorative christmas posies.

Sports Pavilion, Walnut Avenue.

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Saturday, November 22, 2014 TV ONE

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TV TWO

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6am Guess How Much I Love You 0 6:10 The Adventures Of Chuck And Friends 3 0 6:30 Jake And The Neverland Pirates 3 0 6:55 The Tom And Jerry Show 3 0 7:15 Robot And Monster 3 0 7:40 Teen Titans Go! 3 0 8:10 Green Lantern – The Animated Series 0 8:35 Transformers Prime Beasthunters 3 0 9:05 Regular Show PGR 3 0 9:30 Zeke And Luther 3 0 10am 2Kaha PGR 10:30 Baby Daddy 3 0 11am The Voice Omnibus 0 4pm Step By Step 3 0 4:30 Full House 3 0 5:05 America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:35 According To Jim 3 0 6pm Wipeout 0 7pm Annabel Langbein the Free 7pm The Voice The top 12 Range Cook – Through the perform. 0 Seasons 0 8pm L Lotto 7:30 F Location, Location, This week’s Lotto draw.

Location 0 8:05 The Voice Continued. 0 8:30 Coronation Street PGR 0 9pm M The Other End of 9:30 Nashville AO 0 the Line PGR 2008 Comedy 10:30 The Doctor Blake Mysteries Romance. An employee at AO 0 an Indian call-centre travels to San Francisco to be with a man she falls for over the phone. Jesse Metcalfe, Sara Foster, Anupam Kher. 0 6am Te Karere 3 2 0 6:30 The Fishing Show 3 0 7am Rural Delivery 7:30 Infomercials 9am Come Dine With Me Omnibus PGR 3 11:30 Tagata Pasifika Noon Chef On A Mission PGR 3 0 1pm Heston’s Fantastical Food 30 2pm Four Rooms 2:55 F Death Threat 3:25 Rapid Response PGR 3 0 3:55 F Intrepid NZ 3 0 4:55 The Fishing Show – Classic Episodes Matt Watson revisits some of The Fishing Show’s classic episodes. 0 6pm One News 0

11:40 M Inside Job AO 2010 Documentary. A closer look at what brought about the financial meltdown. Narrated by Matt Damon.

1:50 Emmerdale PGR 3 0 3:45 Infomercials 5:20 The Key Of David 5:50 Rural Delivery 3

CHOICE TV 6am Celebrity DIY With Craig Phillips 6:30 Holmes Makes It Right 7:30 Back To Basics With Nick Nairn 8am Holiday Heaven On Earth 8:30 Get Growing 9am Nick Knowles’ Original Features 10am Pawn Brokers 10:30 Gourmet Farmer 11am House Crashers 11:30 The Liquidator Noon Food Safari 12:30 Movie Preview 12:45 Gardeners’ World 1:30 Better Homes And Gardens 3pm West End Salvage 3:30 Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation 4pm Fantasy Homes By The Sea 5pm Get Growing 5:30 Kirstie Allsopp’s Home Style 6:30 Bid America 7pm Survival School 7:30 A Great Welsh Adventure With Griff Rhys Jones 8:30 Long Way Down PGR 9:30 M Jesse Stone – Sea Change AO 2007 Crime. Tom Selleck.

11:30 Kirstie Allsopp’s Home Style

SUNDAY

12:30 West End Salvage 1am Bid America 1:30 Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation 2am Survival School 2:30 M Jesse Stone – Sea Change AO 2007 Crime. Tom Selleck.

4:30 Pawn Brokers 5am Fantasy Homes By The Sea

TV THREE 6am Charles Stanley 6:30 Outdoors With Geoff 3 7am Gone Fishin’ 3 7:30 Infomercials 9:30 The Nation 10:30 F Both Worlds 3 0 11am Project Runway PGR 3 (Part 1) 0 11:55 F Project Runway PGR 3 (Part 2) 0 12:55 F America’s Next Top Model – College Edition PGR 3 1:50 Generation Astronaut PGR 2:55 Beauty And The Geek Australia 3 4:30 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals 30 5pm Gone Fishin’ 5:30 The Simpsons 3 0 6pm 3 News 7pm Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Home Cooking PGR Recipes include eggs Benedict with crispy Parma ham, and grilled lobsters with Bloody Mary linguine. 0 7:30 For the Love of Cars PGR 0 8:35 SVU AO 0 9:30 Blue Bloods AO 0 10:30 New Zealand Music Awards AO 3

11:05 M The Taking Of 12:30 Infomercials Pelham 123 AO 2009 Drama. 0 5am Hillsong 1:15 M Any Questions For 5:30 Charles Stanley Ben? AO 2012 Romantic Comedy.

3:25 M Fireflies In The Garden AO 2008 Drama.

5:05 2Kaha PGR 3 5:30 It Is Written 3

FOUR

PRIME 6am Home Shopping 11:30 N University Challenge The return of University Challenge after a 25-year break. Defending champions Waikato take on the first winners, Otago.

Noon The Crowd Goes Wild Omnibus 3 2:30 Bondi Rescue PGR 3 3:30 Lorraine Pascale – Baking Made Easy 3 Lorraine Pascale takes on the classics, giving the Kiwi pavlova a makeover; stress-free, crowd-pleasing tips and tricks for entertaining.

4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 3 5:30 Prime News 6pm N Big, Bigger, Biggest

11:15 It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia AO (Starting Today) 3 11:45 Excused AO 3 12:10 NZOwn PGR 12:45 Infomercials

11:25 Trollied AO Leighton turns down the freezers in a bid to reverse global warming; Margaret discovers she might have a famous bloodline; Sue reveals she is pregnant.

11:55 True Blood AO (Starting Today) 3 1am Home Shopping

7pm Storage Wars 3 7:30 The Great British Bake Off 8:35 Midsomer Murders PGR While visiting a sports event at a private boys’ school, Barnaby witnesses one of the boys collapse and die in front of him, from stab wounds he received on the run through the woods.

10:50 Never Mind the Buzzcocks AO 3

MAORI TV 6:30 Pukoro 3 2 7am Miharo 3 2 7:30 Pukana 3 2 8am Toi Whakaari 3 2 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Nga Pari Karangaranga o te Motu 3 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Toku Reo 3 2pm Putahi 3 2:30 Crack Up PGR 3 3pm F Waka Ama Sprints 4pm Swagger 3

THE BOX 6am The Simpsons Super Saturday PG A marathon of The Simpsons episodes.

8:30 Last Man Standing PG 8:55 Survivor Marathon PG 12:25 Wild West Alaska M 1:15 Gator Boys PG 2:05 Call Of The Wildman PG 2:30 Billy The Exterminator PGL 2:55 Elementary MV 3:45 SVU MV 4:35 The Simpsons Super Saturday PG A marathon of The Simpsons episodes.

7:30 Last Man Standing PG Tensions simmer when Ed replaces Mike.

8pm Call Of The Wildman PG 8:30 Billy The Exterminator PGL 9pm American Daredevils M 9:30 Wild West Alaska M 10:30 Gator Boys PG 11:30 Psych MC

SUNDAY

12:30 Raw MC 3:25 Psych MC 4:15 Survivor – Amazon PG 5:10 Survivor – Amazon PG

SKY SPORT 1

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am Sticky TV 3 8:35 Rocko’s Modern Life 3 9:05 Casper Scare School 3 9:35 Power Rangers – Megaforce 10:05 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Barney And Friends 3 3:30 Infomercials 4:30 Pukana 2 5pm Big Time Rush 3 5:30 Smokefree Rockquest 2014 6pm The Nanny 3 0 6:30 M Nanny McPhee PGR 3 2005 Fantasy. A mysterious new nanny enters the household of a recently widowed man, and tries to tame his seven ill-behaved children, with startling consequences. Emma Thompson, Colin Firth. 0 8:35 M Bicentennial Man PGR 3 1999 Sci-fi.

A robot wants to become human as it increasingly gains human emotions.

Robin Williams, Embeth Davidtz, Sam Neill. 0

6am The Crowd Goes Wild 6:30 Football – A-League (Highlights) 7am Cricket – Super Smash (Highlights) Wellington Firebirds v Auckland Aces. 7:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) Australia v South Africa – Fourth One-Day International. 8am Bowls – Australian Premier League (Replay) Day Four. Noon #SkySpeed 12:30 Sky Sports News UK 1pm Legends Of F1 – Frank Williams 2pm Cricket – International (Highlights) Australia v South Africa – Fourth One-Day International. 2:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) Pakistan v New Zealand – Second Test, Day Five. 3pm Cricket – Super Smash (Highlights) Wellington Firebirds v Auckland Aces. 3:30 L Cricket – Super Smash Wellington Firebirds v Canterbury Kings.

7pm L Cricket – Super Smash Central Stags v Auckland Aces.

From Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

10:30 Yachting – The Volvo Ocean Race

11pm Fox Sports News 11:30 Golf – LPGA Tour Midnight Golf – Australian Masters 12:30 Legends Of F1 – Frank Williams 1:30 #SkySpeed 1:55 L Motorsport – FIA Formula One Championship 3:35 L Motorsport – GP2 Series 5am Cricket – Super Smash 5:30 Cricket – Super Smash

SKY SPORT 2 6am Golf – LPGA Tour (Highlights) CME Group Tour Championship – Round One. 6:30 Golf – Australian Masters (Highlights) Round Two. 7am Golf – European Tour (Highlights) DP World Tour Championship – Round Two. 7:30 L Golf – LPGA Tour CME Group Tour Championship – Round Two. 10am Rugby – Women’s Sevens (Highlights) 11am Golf Midsomer Murders Central 11:30 Sky Sport – 8:35pm on Prime What’s On Noon Sport 365 12:30 Golf – European Tour (Highlights) DP World Tour MOVIES PREMIERE MOVIES GREATS Championship – Round Two. 6:35 Rumour Has It MS 2005 7:35 After Earth MV 2013 Sci-fi.

1pm Golf – LPGA Tour (Highlights) Comedy. Jennifer Aniston.

Will Smith, Jaden Smith.

CME Group Tour Championship – 9:15 Blood Ties 16VLS 2013 Thriller. 8:10 A Few Good Men PGL 1992 Round Two. 1:30 Golf – Australian Drama. Jack Nicholson, Tom Cruise.

Clive Owen, Billy Crudup.

Masters (Highlights) Round Two. 11:20 The Secret Life Of Walter 10:30 Shallow Hal ML 2001 Comedy.

2pm Golf Central Mitty PGVLS 2013 Adventure.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Black.

2:30 L Golf – Australian Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig.

12:25 Live Free Or Die Hard MVL Masters Round Three.

1:15 Gangster Squad 16VLS 2012 2007 Action. Bruce Willis.

7:30 Fox Sports News Crime. Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling.

2:35 Step Up 3 PGL 2010 Drama.

8pm Sailing – Volvo Ocean Race 3:10 Breakaway PGVLS 2011 Sharni Vinson.

(Highlights) 8:30 #SkySpeed Comedy. Rob Lowe, Vinjay Virmani. 4:25 Fool’s Gold MV 2007 Adventure. 9pm L Motorsport – GP3 4:55 Olympus Has Fallen 16VL 2013 Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson. Race One. 10pm Legends Of F1 – Action. Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart. 6:20 Space Cowboys PGL Frank Williams 6:55 Closed Circuit MVL 2013 2000 Comedy. Clint Eastwood, 10:55 L Motorsport – FIA Crime. Eric Bana, Rebecca Hall.

James Garner, Donald Sutherland.

Formula One Championship 8:30 Red 2 MVL 2013 Action.

8:30 Hitman 16VLS 2007 Action.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren.

Timothy Olyphant, Dougray Scott.

SUNDAY 10:30 Prisoners 16VLC 2013 Crime. 10:05 Harold And Kumar Escape 12:30 Fox Sports News Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal.

From Guantanamo Bay 18LS 2008 1am Cricket – Super Smash Comedy. John Cho, Kal Penn.

SUNDAY (Highlights) Wellington Firebirds v 11:45 Silent Hill 16V 2006 1am The Making Of Lone Canterbury Kings. 1:30 Cricket – Survivor – Will Of The Warrior MC Horror. Sean Bean, Radha Mitchell.

Super Smash (Highlights) Central 1:30 Olympus Has Fallen 16VL 2013 SUNDAY Stags v Auckland Aces. 2am Sky Action. Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart. 1:50 Hitman 16VLS 2007 Action.

Sport – What’s On (Highlights) 3:30 Closed Circuit MVL 2013 3:25 Harold And Kumar Escape 2:30 Total Rugby 3am Crime. Eric Bana, Rebecca Hall.

From Guantanamo Bay 18LS 2008 #SkyRugby – Engage 3:30 L 5:05 Red 2 MVL 2013 Action.

Comedy. John Cho, Kal Penn.

Tennis – Davis Cup Final Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren.

5:05 Fool’s Gold MV 2007 Adventure. Day Two – France v Switzerland.

5pm Kia Mau! 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Journey To The West 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 M Baby Geniuses PGR 1999 Family. Two scientists discover that baby talk is a highly sophisticated form of communication.

Christopher Lloyd, Kathleen Turner.

9:10 M Clockers AO 3 1995 Crime. Harvey Keitel, John Turturro. Lorraine Pascale – Baking Made 11:40 Te Kaea 3 2 Easy, 3:30pm on Prime 12:10 Closedown

DISCOVERY 6am Auction Hunters PG 6:30 MythBusters PG 7:30 MythBusters PG 8:30 ET Fishing Escapes PG 9:30 Off The Hook – Extreme Catches PG 10:30 Ultimate Fish – Murray Cod PG 11:30 River Monsters With Jeremy Wade PG 12:30 Aeroplane Repo PG 1:30 MythBusters PG 2:30 Auction Hunters PG 3pm Ingenious Australians PG 3:30 Marooned M 4:30 You Have Been Warned M 5:30 Yukon Men M 6:30 Dual Survival M 7:30 Treehouse Masters PG 8:30 Redwood Kings PG 9:30 Gunslingers M 10:30 Auction Hunters PG 11pm Philippines In Sync PG 11:30 Ice Lake Rebels M

SUNDAY

12:30 Codes And Conspiracies M 1:30 Stalked – Someone’s Watching M 2am Jungle Gold PG 3am Jungle Gold PG 4am Jungle Gold PG 5am MythBusters PG

0 Closed captions; 3 Repeat; 2 Maori Language. RATINGS: 16 Approved for persons 16 years or over; 18 Approved for persons 18 years or over; AO Adults only; C Content may offend; L Language may offend; M Suitable for mature audiences; PG/PGR Parental guidance recommended for young viewers; S Sexual content may offend; V Contains violence. Local Radio: NewsTalk ZB 873AM/98.1FM FM Classic Hits ZEFM 92.5; Port FM Local 94.9, 98.9 and 106.1

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6:15 L Football – English Premier League Arsenal v Manchester United. From Emirates Stadium, London.

8:30 Praise Be 9am Q+A 0 10am Marae 2 10:30 Waka Huia 11am Neighbourhood 0 11:30 Being Me PGR 11:55 Africa 0 1pm Undercover Boss USA PGR 30 2pm Hotel Inspector PGR 3 0 2:55 F Hoarding – Buried Alive 3 0 4pm Dreams Lie Deeper PGR 0 5pm River Monsters With Jeremy Wade 0 6pm One News 0

6am Pajanimals 3 0 6:10 Buzzy Bee And Friends 3 0 6:25 Wiki The Kiwi 3 0 6:30 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 3 0 6:55 Sofia The First 0 7:20 Wander Over Yonder 0 7:45 Sanjay And Craig 0 8:05 Regular Show 3 0 8:15 SpongeBob SquarePants 0 8:40 M Scooby Doo! Mask Of The Blue Falcon 2012 Animated Adventure. Frank Welker, Mindy Cohn. 0 10am Shortland Street Omnibus PGR 0 Noon M Batman PGR 1989 Action Adventure.

Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger. 0 2:35 Ravenswood PGR 3:35 Home And Away Omnibus 0 5:55 The Neighbors 0 6:20 The Middle 0 6:50 M Frankenweenie PGR 2012 Animated Comedy. Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara. 0 8:30 Gotham Selina leads a 7pm Sunday 0 new friend on a journey 7:30 Our Big Blue Backyard through Gotham to evade New Zealand’s Kaikoura the assassins on her trail; Peninsula is home to the following a misstep, Gordon world’s most acrobatic is reassigned to duty at dolphin species, some of New Arkham Asylum. 0 Zealand’s most robust young 9:30 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD fur seals, and unconventional 0 red-billed gull families. 0 10:30 Almost Human AO 0 8:30 Happy Valley AO 0 9:35 Secrets and Lies AO 0 10:35 Rake AO 0 11:45 Q+A 0 12:55 Being Me We follow Ashley Worthy’s unusual approach to business, as well as a more sobering story of living with a serious and disabling condition.

1:25 Emmerdale PGR 3 0 3:35 Infomercials

CHOICE TV 6am Bid America 6:30 Survival School 7am A Great Welsh Adventure With Griff Rhys Jones 8am Long Way Down PGR 9am West End Salvage 9:30 Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation 10am Fantasy Homes By The Sea With Jenni Falconer.

11am Kirstie Allsopp’s Home Style Noon Early Edition 1pm A Great Welsh Adventure With Griff Rhys Jones 2pm Long Way Down PGR 3pm The Garden Pantry 3:30 Baggage Battles 4pm Paul And Nick’s Big Food Trip 4:30 River Cottage Forever 5pm Italian Food Safari 5:30 Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses 6:30 Selling London 7pm NZ Food Culture 7:30 The Roux Scholarship 8:30 Injustice AO (Mini-series) 9:30 Locomotion – Dan Snow’s History Of Railways 10:30 Mr Sunshine PGR 11pm Baggage Battles 11:30 Paul And Nick’s Big Food Trip

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Midnight River Cottage Forever 12:30 Italian Food Safari 1am The Garden Pantry 1:30 Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses 2:30 Selling London 3am NZ Food Culture 3:30 Injustice AO 4:30 Mr Sunshine PGR 5am The Roux Scholarship

12:25 Fringe AO 3 0 2:20 Good Vibes AO 2:45 Regular Show PGR 3 0 2:55 Infomercials 3:30 Jeremy Kyle AO 3 4:20 It Is Written 3 4:50 The Catalina PGR 0 5:30 Infomercials

TV THREE 6am Life TV 6:30 Brian Houston 7am Charles Stanley 8am Universal Church Of The Kingdom Of God 8:30 Turning Point With David Jeremiah 9am Re-Think 9:30 Three60 10am The Nation 0 11am The Best Of Campbell Live 3 11:35 3rd Degree 3 0 12:30 The Michael J Fox Show (Starting Today) 3 1pm Entertainment Tonight Weekend 2pm Motorsport – 101 Endurance Race From Highlands Motorsport Park.

2:55 Motorsport – US Formula Drift 3:20 Motorsport – World Endurance Championship Series 4:10 Motorsport – World Rally Championship Rally Wales 5pm World’s Deadliest Roads PGR 3 0 6pm 3 News

FOUR 6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am The X’s 3 7:25 Sidekick 7:50 Grojband 3 8:10 Rocko’s Modern Life 3 8:35 Casper Scare School 3 9am Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 3 9:25 Sticky TV Omnibus Noon Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Barney And Friends 3 3:30 Infomercials 4:30 Pukana 2 5pm Big Time Rush 3 5:30 Mr Young 3 6pm The Nanny 3 0 6:30 Survivor – San Juan Del Sur Another castaway is voted out of the game.

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6am Religious Programming 10:30 Sport Box Noon MasterChef USA 3 One hundred home cooks from across America compete for the MasterChef title.

12:55 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

UK PGR 3 1:25 Mainfreight Rugby 2:25 Rugby – International (Delayed) Wales v All Blacks.

From Cardiff.

4:30 Rugby Nation 5:30 Prime News 6pm Jamie’s Family Christmas Pimping basic recipes with new festive ideas, Jamie gives practical tips on food preparation, re-using leftovers, and DIY party food.

6:30 Great British Food Revival

7:30 America’s Next Top Model 7pm M Ice Age – Dawn of 7pm Storage Wars 3 PGR The seven remaining the Dinosaurs PGR 3 2009 7:30 N Chatsworth For the models travel to Seoul, where Animation. Ray Romano, John first time, Chatsworth opens they take part in a dance Leguziamo, Denis Leary. 0 its doors to cameras for a photo shoot judged by 9pm The Night Shift AO 0 year, for an in-depth look at 9:55 Hawaii Five-0 AO When a Korean pop group BtoB. life upstairs and downstairs in wedding crasher is murdered, 8:30 Witches of East End AO the 21st century. the prime suspect is the 9:30 Burn Notice AO 8:30 Midsomer Murders PGR runaway bride; Danny makes 10:25 Friends with Benefits AO 3 10:30 Silent Witness AO (Part 2) a decision in his relationship 10:50 Entertainment Tonight Nikki clashes with Zambian with Gabby. 0 Weekend police as she investigates the 10:55 Hannibal AO 0 disappearance of a British medical student.

11:45 Infomercials 11:50 7 Days AO 3 12:50 Jono And Ben Celebrate TV3’s Half Half Century AO 3 1:55 Infomercials 5:30 Brian Houston @ Hillsong TV

11:40 Inside Gatwick PGR 3 Silla, the British Airways managing director at Gatwick, must come up with new ways to win back customers from budget airlines.

12:35 Home Shopping

MAORI TV 10am Korero Mai 3 2pm Tangaroa With Pio 3 2:30 My Country Song 3 Show that presents emerging songwriters and singers from small-town New Zealand.

3:30 Rugby League – Fox Memorial Shield (Replay) Mangere v Mt Albert.

5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Waka Huia 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 Karanga – The First Voice 3

THE BOX 6am Survivor – Amazon PG 7:45 Call Of The Wildman PG 8:10 Billy The Exterminator PGL 8:35 American Daredevils M 9am The Simpsons Marathon PG 11:05 The Simpsons PG 11:30 Last Man Standing PG 11:55 Raw MC 2:40 WWE Main Event MC 3:40 SmackDown! MC 5:25 American Daredevils M 5:50 Gator Boys PG 6:40 Wild West Alaska M 7:30 The Musketeers MVLS 8:35 CSI – Miami MV 9:35 CSI – Miami MV 10:30 Matador MVLS 11:30 The Musketeers MVLS

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12:35 SmackDown! MC 2:15 WWE Main Event MC 3:05 CSI – Miami MV 3:55 CSI – Miami MV 4:45 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 5:10 Matador MVLS

6am L Rugby – International Wales v All Blacks.

9am Rugby – Women’s Sevens (Highlights) 10am Golf – Australian Masters (Highlights) Round Three.

10:30 Rugby – International (Highlights) Wales v All Blacks.

11am Golf – European Tour (Highlights) DP World Tour Championship – Round Three.

11:30 Golf – LPGA Tour (Highlights) CME Group Tour Championship – Round Three.

Noon Sport 365 12:30 Golf – European Tour (Highlights) 1pm Golf – LPGA Tour (Highlights) 1:30 Rugby – International (Replay) Wales v All Blacks. 3:30 L Cricket – Super Smash Wellington Firebirds v Central Stags.

7pm L Cricket – Super Smash Otago Volts v Northern Knights.

From Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

10:30 Football – Arsenal TV Arsenal v Manchester United.

From Emirates Stadium.

1:30 Fight Night (Replay) Edgar v Swanson.

3:30 Football – A-League (Replay) Central Coast Mariners v Adelaide United.

5:30 Basketball – NBL Championship (Highlights) New Zealand Breakers v Melbourne United.

SKY SPORT 2 8pm Te Iti Kahurangi – The Journey To Success 3 We look at the body, mind and soul and meet fitness experts Shane and Tara Cameron, rongoa Maori practitioners Ruatau Perez and Tracey Te Paa and naturopath Lani Lopez.

8:30 M The English Patient AO 1996 Drama. Ralph Fiennes, Kristin Scott-Thomas, Juliette Binoche. Happy Valley 11:20 Te Kaea 3 2 8:30pm on TV One 11:50 Closedown

DISCOVERY 6am Auction Hunters PG 6:30 MythBusters PG Vodka Myths.

7:30 MythBusters PG 8:30 You Have Been Warned M 9:30 Body Bizarre M 10:30 Yukon Men M 11:30 Redwood Kings PG 12:30 Great Southern Land PG 1:30 Codes And Conspiracies M 2:30 The Unexplained Files M 3:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 4:30 Ice Lake Rebels M 5:30 River Monsters With Jeremy Wade PG 6:30 Tethered M 7:30 Great Southern Land PG 8:30 Naked And Afraid M 9:30 Marooned M 10:30 Redwood Kings PG 11:30 River Monsters With Jeremy Wade PG

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12:30 Body Bizarre M 1:30 Redrum M 2am Redrum M 2:30 Auction Hunters PG 3am Deadliest Catch PG 4am Jungle Gold PG 5am Dirty Jobs PG

MOVIES PREMIERE 7am Breakaway PGVLS 2011 Comedy. Rob Lowe, Vinjay Virmani.

8:45 Olympus Has Fallen 16VL 2013 Action. Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart.

10:40 Prisoners 16VLC 2013 Crime.

Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal.

1:10 Red 2 MVL 2013 Action.

Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren.

3:05 Welcome To The Punch 16VLS 2013 Crime. James McAvoy.

4:45 Insidious – Chapter 2 MV 2013 Horror. Rose Byrne.

6:30 Parker 16VL 2013 Action.

Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez.

8:30 American Hustle AO 2013 Drama. Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams.

10:50 This Is The End 16VLS 2013 Comedy. James Franco, Jonah Hill.

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12:35 Welcome To The Punch 16VLS 2013 Crime. James McAvoy.

2:15 Insidious – Chapter 2 MV 2013 Horror. Rose Byrne.

4am Parker 16VL 2013 Action.

Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez.

5:55 This Is The End 16VLS 2013 Comedy. James Franco, Jonah Hill.

Ice Age – Dawn of the Dinosaurs , 7:00pm on TV3

MOVIES GREATS 6:55 Step Up 3 PGL 2010 Drama.

8:40 Space Cowboys PGL 2000 Comedy. Clint Eastwood, James Garner, Donald Sutherland.

10:50 Hitman 16VLS 2007 Action.

Timothy Olyphant, Dougray Scott.

12:25 Fool’s Gold MV 2007 Adventure. Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson.

2:15 2 Fast 2 Furious MV 2003 Action. Paul Walker, Cole Hauser.

4pm Dumb And Dumber PGV 1994 Comedy. Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels.

5:55 Ali MVL 2001 Drama. Jon Voigt, Will Smith.

8:30 The Dilemma MLS 2011 Comedy. Vince Vaughn, Kevin James.

10:25 The Last Samurai MV 2003 Drama. Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe.

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12:55 The Making Of Fast And Furious M 1:15 Ali MVL 2001 Drama. Jon Voigt, Will Smith.

3:50 2 Fast 2 Furious MV 2003 Action. Paul Walker, Cole Hauser.

5:35 Dumb And Dumber PGV 1994 Comedy. Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels.

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7:30 Golf – Australian Masters (Highlights) Round Three.

8am Sailing – Volvo Ocean Race (Highlights) 8:30 Basketball – NBL (Highlights) New Zealand Breakers v Melbourne United.

9am Rugby – International (Replay) Wales v All Blacks.

11:30 Cricket – Super Smash (Highlights) Wellington Firebirds v Canterbury Kings. Noon Cricket – Super Smash (Highlights) Central Stags v Auckland Aces.

12:30 Sport 365 1pm Motorsport – GP2 Series (Replay) Race One. 1pm Motorsport – GP3 Series (Replay) Race One. 2pm Cricket – International (Highlights) Pakistan v New Zealand – Second Test, Day Five. 2:30 Sky Sports News UK 3pm The Cricket Show (Highlights) 3:30 Rugby – International (Highlights) Wales v All Blacks.

4pm L Cricket – International Australia v South Africa – Fifth OneDay International. 7:55 Rugby – International (Highlights) Wales v All Blacks. 8:25 L Cricket – International Australia v South Africa – Fifth One-Day International.

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12:30 Golf – Australian Masters (Highlights) Round Four.

1:30 #SkySpeed 1:55 L Motorsport – FIA Formula One Championship Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. 4:30 Rugby – International (Highlights) Wales v All Blacks.

5am Golf – Australian Masters (Highlights) Round Four.

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MCKERCHAR – Charlie and Stacey are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Jack Calum McKerchar born on the 11/11/2014 at 9.16am at Christchurch Women’s Hospital, weighing 9 pound 2 ounces. We would like to thank all the staff at Christchurch Women’s and Ashburton Hospital for their help and support during Jacks arrival.

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CAMERON, John Colin – Bev, Alistair, Ross, Fiona and families wish to sincerely thank all those who attended John’s funeral, gave food, flowers and gifts and also the many who sent cards and phone calls. Special thanks to Dr Cox, the ambulance staff and the staff at the AA unit.

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Please accept this as a MURISON, David John – personal thank you from all of Passed away September 4, us.

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ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20) Even if it’s temporary, embrace the weekend spirit and the permission this gives you to follow your heart and embrace a sense of adventure.

TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) The Sun’s return to your financial sector on Saturday and a New Moon on Sunday combine to create a chance to draw a new line in the sand.

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) While you won’t get away with keeping your work hat off entirely, this is a weekend where your relationships need to have your full attention.

CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) It’s the Sun’s return to your work sector on Saturday and a New Moon on Sunday that sees the professional god’s signal that it’s now ‘game on’.

LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) Just in time for the weekend a New Moon falls in a fun, playful, romantic and creatively charged part of your chart, challenging your excuses.

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) The focus is not only on home, family and/or property matters this weekend, but there’s an opportunity for a fresh start and new beginnings.

LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) Something special develops on the communication front over the weekend, one that favours a fresh start, with your relationships benefiting the most.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 24) It’s time now to take a smart and pragmatic approach to laying down a strong and enduring foundation for your future to be built on.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 24 – DEC 21) The Sun’s return to your sign kicks off your birthday month and most powerful solar year in decades, with a chance to take your power back.

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 20) With the month long wind down of your current solar year beginning over the weekend, factor in plenty of time to simply chill out and relax.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 – FEB 19) This is a weekend for catching up with friends, making your social life more of a priority and using a New Moon as a chance for a fresh start.

PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 21) Weekend or not it’s important to keep your professional hat on, but in a way that is a balance between looking at the realities and possibilities.

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