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Price on board Not a day goes by when rugby league legend Steve Price does not think about his former team-mate Sonny Fai. Fai, one of the NZ Warriors’ most promising players, drowned at Auckland’s Bethells Beach in 2009 after trying to rescue his brother caught in a rip. Price was captain of the Warriors at the time. Now based in Waipu, Price has come out in support of the Northern Advocate’s Give A Little – Save A Life campaign. The campaign, led by the Advocate and Whangarei Lions, aims to raise $25,000 for a jet-ski patrol for Bream Bay. It launched after two drownings in Bream Bay this summer. “When Sonny went missing and drowned it became really big for all of us,” Price said. Price, who made 91 appearances for the Warriors, owns Waipu Four Square and was one of the first to get on board, donating $500.

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Crikey, it’s Bindi’s 17th birthday As daughter of Australia’s late crocodile hunter, it’s fitting Bindi Irwin will begin her 17th birthday party by feeding some of the deadly reptiles. The wildlife warrior’s major milestone was marked with a huge day of Hawaiianthemed celebrations at the family’s Australia Zoo yesterday.

Bindi fed the crocs with mum Terri and brother Robert, before a series of island adventure activities including Hula dancing workshops, surfing and beach volleyball.

The conservationist is now old enough to drive a car and, as many noted during the week, is old enough to have a boyfriend. “There is someone special in my life right now, and I’m really happy with that,” Bindi said. “Life is wonderful at the moment.” Bindi was just eight years old when her dad Steve, “The Crocodile Hunter”, was killed by a stingray in 2006.

A mine worker took a fortnight to recover after he was repeatedly stung by a swarm of bees while working on an environmental rehabilitation assignment in Western Australia. According to a report filed by the Department of Mines and Petroleum, the worker was acting as a spotter while others moved a pontoon that had stood idle for six years. As it moved, bees swarmed from the pontoon and stung the man almost 90 times.

Stars have been remembering comedian Robin Williams to celebrate what would have been his 64th birthday.

The comedian died in August last year and would have celebrated his 64th birthday on July 21. Costars, fellow comedians along with hundreds of fans have remembered Williams. His Crazy Ones co-star Sarah Michelle Gellar wished Williams a happy birthday via her Instagram account posting a photo of them together with the quote “smile, though your heart is aching smile, even though it’s breaking”. Monty Python’s Eric Idle tweeted “Robin Williams’ birthday goddammit. Oh the good times we had. Miss him beyond belief.”

Stand-up comedian Jack Carroll wrote: “Robin Williams is no longer here. That is a massive, massive shame. One of the funniest and most hyper creative beings ever.

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Bug in pork bun A customer at Brisbane’s Night Noodle Markets nearly had added crunch in his pork dumplings. Cockroaches were reportedly found in a food container at the South Bank event on Thursday night and Brisbane council officers are investigating the claim.

It’s understood the man had already chowed down on one bun when he noticed the additional serving of protein.

“We definitely have officers out there investigating the vendor that served the pork buns,” councillor Krista Adams told ABC Radio. “We take it very seriously when we get these reports.” An ABC producer shared pictures of the box of dumplings reportedly purchased from the vendor.

In them, the typically indestructible bugs can be seen squashed up against the sides of the pork buns.

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■ TINWALD DEATHS

Car fails to provide any clues

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Investigators examining the car at the centre of four tragic deaths in Tinwald have come up empty-handed.

Police believe a Holden Commodore left running in a garage to keep the battery “ticking over” was the source of the accidental carbon monoxide poisoning of Cindy George and her three children, who were

discovered at a Thomson Street property on July 2.

The car’s Central Processing Unit (CPU) was forwarded to an electronic crime lab in Dunedin to determine if it could help establish a more accurate timeline of events as the exact time of the family’s death is still unknown.

Police originally hoped the CPU would be able to determine when the car was turned on and

how long it was running for.

However Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Worner confirmed yesterday that police technicians have been unable to extract any information from it.

“Basically what’s happened is when the car battery went flat it has lost all the data that was on the CPU,” he said.

With the car unable to provide any clues, the investigation has turned to cellphone data.

“Phone data is obviously important to us, and that’s still an ongoing process at the moment,” he said. “Obviously phones do quite a lot now these days, it’s not just phone calls, it’s text messaging, web searches, Facebook, all those sorts of things.”

The last time Ms George and her children were seen alive was on the Saturday afternoon before their discovery, according to police.

Hundreds of people gathered to farewell Ms George and her children Pio, 5, Teuruaa, 3, and Teiyzshwaun, 2, at a service in Ashburton two weeks ago.

Ms George was described by family and friends as a loving and devoted mother, while her children were considered “bubbly” and “full of life”.

Police investigations are ongoing and their deaths have been referred to the coroner.

■ EA NETWORKS CENTRE

Business booming at EA Networks Centre By sue newman

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Business is booming at Ashburton EA Networks Centre.

In the first nine weeks it was open the swimming pool complex had more than 30,500 users logged by the electronic access gate but because the counter was out of action for several days, the actual number of swimmers was much higher.

On six days of this month, the number of pool visitors exceeded 1000 a day.

Learn to swim enrolments are also climbing and have hit 800, up from 640 at the same time last year.

And no one’s happier with the month-on-month success of the centre than sports facilities manager Steve Prescott.

The centre’s huge popularity, however, has created the odd problem in terms of over popularity of the gym and gym classes and the swimming pool areas, particularly the hydrotherapy pool.

Total gym membership has now passed 1000 and extra

Swimmers Helen Bunton (left) and Michael Mendoza enjoy the hydrotherapy pool at the EA Networks Centre.

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classes have been added to cope with demand. At times it’s difficult to find mat or equipment space.

“And that goes to show that a lot of people didn’t go to the gym before but now they are. I don’t believe we’re drawing cli-

ents from other gyms either,” Mr Prescott said.

At times the hydrotherapy (warm water) pool was under extreme pressure and that inevitably led to the occasional clash of interests between older people wanting to undertake an ex-

ercise programme while younger people wanted to play, he said.

“We’ve had the odd complaint but it’s important the complex is accessible to everyone. It must all be utilised.”

Initially the hydrotherapy pool was restricted to people over the

age of 16 but that proved very unpopular with families.

Now to try and keep competing interests apart, a lane rope has been placed in the pool and notices put up making it clear that there is a clear division between water activities, Mr Prescott said.

“At the end of the day, it’s a pool everyone wants to use because it’s warm and that includes the kids too. We’ve still got the spa and steam room where no kids are allowed.”

At times the whole complex was under pressure from user demand and that meant there were inevitable minor teething problems that were showing up.

Some of those centred around ticket sales for pool use where users were participating in the higher cost aquatic fitness classes or several people passing through the entry gate on a single ticket.

“It seems in some ways, we’re bit of a victim of our own success at the moment,” Mr Prescott said.

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■ SPORTS HUB

Sports groups consider options

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Three Ashburton sports organisations are weighing up their options today as they watch their dreams of being part of the EA Network Centre’s Sports House disappear.

Sport Canterbury, Mid Canterbury Rugby and Mid Canterbury Netball were all tagged as key tenants in the multisport administration base, but when the centre was completed they discovered their promised offices had not been built.

Instead there was just one open office space. Netball moved in, but is considering moving out and the other two groups are still to decide where their future lies.

At an extraordinary meet-

ing of the Ashburton District Council on Thursday, the three groups told the council they were disappointed the council had done an about-turn on Sports House.

The space is still untenanted 10 weeks after the complex opened and if the situation is unchanged in six months the council wants to consider leasing the space to sports related commercial operators.

Sport Mid Canterbury’s Jan Cochrane said the council had known for eight years that the three groups required enclosed office space and yet it was tendered and built without the offices.

Mayor Angus McKay, however, had said it was possible the offices could be built post con-

struction. That’s what the three organisations want to happen, but the council has currently ruled this out.

While the figure of $100,000 had been put forward for the work Mr McKay said that was an estimate, not a quote, but he believed it was pretty close.

To find out how the gap between expectation and delivery was so wide, Mr McKay has reconvened the council working group that was in charge of the stadium project. They have to scour through old minutes to see exactly what was promised and whether this was different to the final plan.

Mid Canterbury Rugby has to decide within two months whether or not to renew the lease on its current offices and

Mr McKay said he is committed to having the future of Sports House decided within that timeframe – if possible.

“Personally I still see it as a hub for all sports for administration. But we have to get money in for it either from ratepayers or from sports groups.

Or commercial operators could be an option down the track.”

The council has budgeted for an income of $14,000 from the office space.

“We’ll find a way forward,” he said.

The original concept for Sports House was as an administration base for a wide range of sports, some with full-time staff and others hot desking for a few hours a month.

■ ASHBURTON FIREFIGHTERS

Firefighters join forces with South Canty

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The Ashburton District Council has taken the plunge and thrown its rural firefighting hat in with South Canterbury.

The deal might cost the council an extra $45,000 a year but for that extra spend it will get enhanced training for rural firefighters and an up-speced vehicle maintenance schedule.

While some councillors were not happy with the deal, council environmental services manager Jane Donaldson said it was better to go willingly into an amalgamation of its own choosing rather than wait for the national fire authority to force its hand.

“If we decide to do this now it has more advantages than sitting back for two or three years when it will be legislation and it will be done to us rather than by us,” she said.

South Canterbury principal rural fire officer Rob Hands said that while Ashburton might have a far higher budget than any of the other rural fire authorities in the new southern cluster, this was because it was larger in area and had a high number of fires each year.

He allayed councillors’ fears that Ashburton’s funding pool would be spent across the enlarged fire district.

“We won’t pool the money and spend it where we like.

We’ll spend your money on your district,” Mr Hands said.

All districts in the new South Canterbury Rural Fire District would set their own budgets, determined by the level of service they wanted to provide for their community, he said.

In brief Biodiversity grants More than $14,000 has been given to seven organisations and individuals in biodiversity grants by the Ashburton District Council. Recipients were Marr Farms, $1000 for farm native plantings; Ashburton Community Conservation Trust ADC Reserve, $1500, to grow native trees to plant at Lake Camp; Ashburton Community Conservation Trust Maori Lakes, $2062 for a predator trapping programme; Ashburton Community Conservation Trust, Coprosma Interxta, $1251; Mt Somers Walkway Society, $1320; GP and SJ Rackham, $2000 for plantings along Boyers Stream; Blackford Station, $5000, podocarp beech forest protection at the Staveley Iceskating rink.

Prostate cancer Health Minister Jonathan Coleman is confident new clinical guidance for prostate cancer will benefit men with low-risk prostate cancer.

The guidelines – released on Thursday – focus on the use of active surveillance of men with low-risk prostate cancer and are intended to help reduce the harm caused by unnecessary treatments. “The new guidance will help standardise care across the country as it sets out who should be considered for active surveillance,” Dr Coleman said.

The guidance has been developed by the Ministry of Health and the Prostate Cancer Working Group and a copy can be found on the ministry’s website.

New tool for strokes A new tool to help GPs diagnose and manage strokes is set to be rolled out across the country.

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman this week announced the launch of an electronic decision support tool, saying it would help GPs improve the diagnosis and management of patients who have had a stroke.

The tool has been launched at the Capital and Coast DHB in Wellington and will be rolled out nationally over the coming months.

Strokes are the third leading cause of mortality in New Zealand.

Work under way

Ashburton’s principal rural fire officer Don Geddes is looking ahead to changes in the rural fire sector that will see Ashburton become part of an enlarged South Canterbury Rural Fire District.

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Councillor Neil Brown was not convinced that joining South Canterbury was the best option for Ashburton, he preferred the status quo of a stand-alone fire district. Bigger wasn’t always better, he said.

Mr Hands said South Canterbury had already turned down the option of becoming part of a very large Canterbury district because it believed it was better to have local people dealing with local issues, he said.

The benefits would come in better training opportunities to meet national standards and better access to vehicle maintenance services.

He assured councillors that an enlarged fire district

wouldn’t mean cutting locations or equipment.

“That’s definitely not on the radar, you’ll see an increase in services for your units and their members.”

There were indications that the way rural fire districts were funded would also change, with bulk funding likely to be the way of the future. And that could mean that districts that did not become part of enlarged authority might be left fighting for the funding crumbs, Mr Hands said.

Councillor Darryl Nelson said he could see clear advantages for Ashburton’s rural fire units in being part of an enlarged district.

“If we can do anything to support the people who put the fires out around the district we have to do it. It’s worth $45,000 to this council to have someone come in to this district to train our volunteers,” he said.

The amalgamation will mean change for Ashburton’s principal rural fire officer Don Geddes who will become the district’s second in command.

“I’ll lose the autonomy of the last 15 years but there are a whole lot of plusses and it’s a bit of a relief to be honest to have the overall responsibility pushed up the line,” he said.

The amalgamation will affect 10 rural fire units across the Ashburton District.

Work on Christchurch Hospital’s new Acute Services Building is well under way. The first concrete pour at the new site took place in the early hours of this morning, with 1200m3 of concrete laid – enough to fill 7500 standard bathtubs.

There are seven more pours to come, totaling over 300 truckloads of concrete. Canterbury District Health Board chief executive David Meates said each of the pours will take place over a weekend to minimise disruption.

Still on the run A man who jumped out of the dock at Tauranga District Court remains missing two weeks later.

Cohen Ratcliffe, 27, had just entered a plea of not guilty to wounding with intent and was remanded into custody when he leapt from the dock on July 9.

Ratcliffe ran from the courtroom outside, where he fled down the street with security tailing him.

However, he got away and has not been seen since.

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Newspaper reading just got a whole lot easier with the installation of Press Display at the Ashburton Library allowing library members to access newspapers from around the world through their library number and pin.

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Electronic editions take over

BY SUE NEWMAN

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The electronic world is unrelenting when it comes to carving a path through traditional library practices and reader habits.

For decades the Ashburton Library has carried the latest editions of newspapers from around New Zealand, but this month most of those newspapers have gone. In their place are computer terminals and a subscription to online reading platform Press Display. Now at the click of a mouse, library users can access hundreds of newspapers from around the world.

The library has a number of regulars who turned up each day to read papers from around New Zealand but now, providing those regulars were library mem-

bers, they would be able to read the paper of their choice from their home or at the library by using their library number and pin, district librarian Jill Watson said.

The switch to three-day mail deliveries added some urgency to making the switch to digital papers, she said.

“By doing this people will be able to access same day papers from many New Zealand cities and towns as well as hundreds of overseas papers.”

Press Display also gave library members the ability to read a wide range of newspapers anywhere and at a time that suited them rather than when the library was open.

By cancelling its subscriptions to dozens of papers, the library saved $7500 a year;

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The library hasn’t totally abandoned the hard copy habit however and will still carry daily copies of the Ashburton Guardian, Otago Daily Times, Oamaru Mail and Greymouth Evening Star.

While the on-line system is easy to use, Ms Watson said library staff were happy to provide assistance if people were struggling to log on or find their way around the site. “It will be great for our members to be able to access papers this way and particularly for people who live here but who are from overseas.”

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The Corrections Department has confirmed plans to take over Serco’s management of Mt Eden Correctional Facility.

Corrections Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga said yesterday a management team would take over the day-to-day running of the prison from Monday “for the immediate future”.

Serco’s staff would remain on site, but a Corrections Department Prison Director and their team would oversee the prison.

Corrections chief executive Ray Smith also said Serco could also face financial penalties for issues which have emerged over the past week, which include reports of fighting and drug use.

“These are likely to be substantial,” he said.

“There are also other options potentially available to me under the contract. These include a final warning and early termination of the contract.

“I have not taken these options at this stage and will wait the outcome of the Chief Inspector’s review and consider its findings before proceeding further.”

The Government’s contract with Serco included a “step in” clause which allowed it to take over the management of Mt Eden for an undefined period.

Mr Smith said he would determine how long the “stepping in” process would last for.

Serco’s 10-year contract allowed for a review after six years, and this review was already under way.

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■ MT SOMERS SPRINGBURN SCHOOL

In brief Building consents rise The number and value of building consents in the Ashburton District for the year to June 30 continued to rise. For the 12 months to June 30, 1193 consents were issued with a total value of $165 million.

During the previous year 1182 consents with a total value of $160 million were issued. From about April, however, the number of consents issued by the Ashburton District Council began to fall behind the previous year but values continued to rise. In May the council issued 136 building consents (152 last year) with 92 issued in June (128). While the number of consents issued for new home builds is now below the peak of 2012/2013 numbers are up on the same month in the previous year.

Life behind bars

Rural principal enjoys country challenges Taking the helm at a small rural school has presented some unique challenges and opportunities for Brent Gray.

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Repairing broken toilets, cleaning whiteboards, and fixing internet dramas are not exactly the most glamorous tasks.

However for Mt Somers Springburn School principal Brent Gray, it’s all part of the job.

Taking on the top job at any school comes with its own set of challenges and responsibilities.

However to be in charge of a small rural school, principals essentially have to be a jack-of-all-trades, able to switch from Board of Trustees reports to fixing the plumbing at a moment’s notice.

Brent wouldn’t have it any other way.

Taking on the principal’s role at Mt Somers Springburn School four years ago was a big change from his previous job as assistant principal at Ashburton Borough School.

“There’s an expectation that if the computer’s not working, you’re an ICT guru, or if the toilet’s broken you’re a plumber,” he said.

Unlike a lot of schools Mt Somers Springburn operates its own school buses, adding a whole other aspect to Brent’s role.

“Another add on to the job is being a bus manager,” he says.

“We’re a bit unique here.”

With a roll of about 90 Year 1-8 students, he has also had to get used to having a lot more buy-in from the small Mt Somers community.

“The key to a school like this is that it is the hub of the community,” he said.

“We’re lucky in here in the respect that we’ve got a community that’s really involved, but I guess you also hear from the community pretty quickly if there’s something that’s not going how they want it.”

Communication is key when it comes to a small school, he said.

He is also full of praise for the collaborative approach taken by local principals in the area, with support for new principals always just a phone call away.

“The principals’ network around here is awesome,” he said.

Unlike most small school principals Brent does not teach.

“We’re supported by the board here to run a fifth classroom, so because we’ve got that fifth teacher the only teaching I do is during release time or if someone calls in sick at 7.30 in the morning and it’s not easy to find a reliever,” he said.

“It’s a great way to stay in the classroom.”

Brent has had a varied career in educa-

tion, having worked at primary schools in Christchurch as well as the college of education.

His education career also brought him into contact with the law on more than one occasion - but not for any transgressions on his part.

“It was certainly an eye opener,” he said with a laugh, referring to his tenure as a hostel manager at Waitaki Boys’ High School in Oamaru.

“I’d never had the police at my door before I worked there, and I’d never been to court before I worked there, but it was all in support of the boys.”

Like he says, when you put 120 boys together you’re bound to have a few surprises.

A change of pace was in order, and he and his family made the move to Mid Canterbury.

“It’s been outstanding,” he says of his tenure at the school.

One of the most important things he’s learned in his time at a small school is the importance of looking out for each other.

“When you look outside and see them all sitting together eating their lunch, they look out for each other,” he said.

“We’ve got a great group of kids - they’re like a family.”

The murder of Stratford woman Gwen Blake was described as brutal, callous and inexplicable by a sentencing judge yesterday.

David Blake, the victim’s son, appeared for sentence before Justice Rebecca Ellis in the High Court at New Plymouth yesterday. He was sentenced to life imprisonment and was told he will have to serve 16 years before he is eligible for parole. Blake had pleaded guilty to the murder of Gwen Blake, 71, at an earlier court appearance in April this year.

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180 cats rescued The SPCA has rescued about 180 cats from an Auckland home living in filthy conditions. Chief executive Andrea Midgen said some of the cats were being kept in very small cages, some did not have access to food or water and the owner did not know how many cats were on the property. “There was a lot of filth, a lot of faeces. The ammonia count was at alarm levels,” she said. Ms Midgen said the SPCA had visited the residential property a few times as a result of complaints, but would not say where it was or give any details about who was keeping the cats. About 15 SPCA staff, including most of the dog staff, have been assessing the cats since they were removed from the property.

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School to stay open The decision to keep a failing charter school open was based on data that showed the children had virtually nowhere else to go.

Education Minister Hekia Parata yesterday announced she would give Te Pumanawa o te Wairua until the end of the year to meet new targets, despite a damning audit report about its finances, achievement and governance, and ministry advice it should close. She took full responsibility for both the decision to open the Northland school and to keep it open, she said. The minister said her choice was focused on the 39 children at the school who were not guaranteed an education elsewhere. A report from the Ministry of Education gave a profile that showed the children presented “the most challenges of all the Partnership Schools’ student population”. It showed one had no previous record of formal schooling.

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When it comes to test driving a smartphone app that would make the public its eyes and ears for roading problems, the Ashburton District Council prefers to let larger councils iron out the bugs before it takes it on board.

Christchurch City Council uses an app that allows people to report problems around the city and it has been inundated with calls about roads, rubbish, traffic and graffiti, but Ashburton’s chief executive Andrew Dalziel said the council won’t be a leader in this field.

“We need to balance the desire for improved digital infrastructure and interconnectivity against the risks and vulnerabilities with this going wrong. Due to the size of our information services department with real resource constraints, we have to prioritise,” he said.

“The biggest issues with the app will be how it links into the council’s internal systems and cyber security. Christchurch will undoubtedly have some different systems to us.

“So we would need an IT applications specialist to make the app work at this end and to ensure that there are no cyber security risks or that the risks are man-

ageable, ie that hackers can’t corrupt the roading database or get access to the private information of the public making the reports.”

In its first month of use in Christchurch, there were 670 reports made using the Snap, Send, Solve app. Mr Dalziel believes the number of people who had been using phones to snap and email problems would have been similar.

“We are interested in all things digital however, and our information services manager will keep an eye on it and see how Christchurch get on with it. Let them iron out the bugs so to speak. If it works then we can put it on our list,” Mr Dalziel said.

The big question would be that out of the district’s 32,000 plus people, how many would actually use the app balanced against the costs involved in running it and monitoring information.

Currently people could phone the council, make a service request on the council’s website or write, email or call in in person if they had concerns about issues around the district, Mr Dalziel said.

When the app had been well tested, and any problems ironed out, the council could look at using it as another means of fault reporting, he said.

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Chinese students Yanqige Jiang (left) and Siqi Jiang with Mt Hutt students in uniform Elise Manning (left) and Kathleen Mackle.

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Students check out Mt Hutt A group of Chinese students has been checking out what Mid Canterbury has to offer this week as part of a school exchange. Mount Hutt College has been hosting eight students and two teachers from the Wuhan Foreign Language School of Wuhan, Hubei, China.

Two of the students, Linjing Han and Shanshan Zhang, spent time in class

with their Kiwi “buddies” Olivia Shears and Mia Bart.

The students have also visited a Fonterra dairy farm, Mt Hutt Ski Area, and the Methven Resort hot pools. This is the second year a group from the school have visited Mid Canterbury to experience life and culture in a New Zealand school and community.

Time up for dog owners Dog owners have one week to register their dogs before they face a late payment penalty.

The Ashburton District Council has processed 2500 applications for dog registrations this year, with 29 per cent of known dog owners renewing their registrations on-line. This compares to 20 per cent for the same period last year, council environmental monitoring manager Rick Catchpowle said.

All dogs over the age of three months must be registered, including farm dogs, but dog numbers are never an exact science, Mr Catchpowle said, as inevitably

there were dogs around the district that had never become ‘legal.’

This year council introduced a discount for rural dog owners if they registered more than two dogs. This has been done as a way to encourage all farmers to register all dogs, Mr Catchpowle said.

The council charges a registration fee of $44 each for dogs one and two and $22 for each subsequent rural dog. Urban dogs cost $65 to register but $44 for selected owners or for dogs that have been desexed. Both urban and rural dogs attract a $22 per dog fee for late registrations.

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Simon a champion Where to now for Simon Barnett? The former Ashburton College head boy has reached the pinnacle of his career this year, winning Dancing With The Stars following his radio programme being announced the best on-air music breakfast show in the country. Guardian reporter Susan Sandys reports.

Dancing champions – Simon Barnett and Vanessa Cole

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reaking into tears was not something Simon Barnett wanted to do on live television last Sunday night.

“I didn’t want to cry, I thought ‘Oh my goodness, this is going to be embarrassing’. But when it happens you can’t stop it,” he told the Guardian this week following his winning performance in the Dancing With The Stars (DWTS) final.

He first choked up in a pre-filmed segment when talking about his dad supporting him on the show, then again later after performing and after he and his dance partner Vanessa Cole were announced as the show’s winners.

Now looking back, he thinks it was due to a culmination of exhaustion and relief, as well as joy at winning and the sadness of the show ending.

“I felt completely spent,” he said.

“I felt for 10 and a half weeks I have truly given everything I have, I can’t give any more hours in the day, I can’t give any more energy, I can’t train any harder, I hadn’t slept a lot.”

He would wake in the night to go through dance moves in his head, and worry if he could not remember steps.

The gruelling seven-days-per-week rehearsal and performance schedule was combined with the highs of the experience, and Mr Barnett recounted an experience this week on his More FM radio breakfast show when he and Ms Cole walked into a coffee shop and customers stood and applauded.

He told the Guardian about another example of an old couple pulling over their car in the street to say how thrilled they were at the dancing couple’s win.

“It’s just a lovely part of the journey,” Mr Barnett said.

“People are nice all the time, through the series we have just been quite overwhelmed by the generosity of spirit people have displayed.”

It had been an incredible experience to go from the underdog of the competition, being scored second to last on the first show, to getting three perfect 10s in the final and and a high number of public votes to win the competition.

“It was just tremendously rewarding to win and Vanessa and I couldn’t quite believe it when they announced our names, it was a massive high.”

Mr Barnett’s plans for the future may include more television. He is already a TV show stalwart, starting out hosting What Now from 1988 to 1992, and subsequent television jobs including hosting Stars In Their Eyes and Mitre 10 Dream Home in recent years.

Mr Barnett revealed he had no set television shows coming up, but was approached at the end of the DWTS show by a TV3 executive to be involved in a show, but there was no word on what that might be or any dates.

“My life is a day-by-day thing, I look at anything that comes along,” Mr Barnett said.

Choosing to do television shows was not in any way about career building or establishing a brand, he said.

“I have never seen myself as a brand, I know some people talk like that. I’m Simon or Si, I have never been part of that, I have not had any interest in being a brand.

“I guess I’m a family man, I guess I try to be a reasonable human being, it (television) is a part of my life, but it’s not my life. It’s one part of my life and it’s a part I really enjoy. I do things that interest me and might challenge me.”

There were no plans over the next few years

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Simon Barnett and Vanessa Cole performed a romantic ballroom dance on finals night.

at least to leave his award-winning breakfast radio show, which he hosts with Kiwi icon Gary McCormick.

“Yea, I love the crew I work with there. I have had to really split my time (while doing DWTS), they have been enormously supportive.”

He was enjoying having free time following the end of DWTS, although Monday had been “horrendously busy” doing publicity stills, filming 13 new Si and Gary television commercials, and undertaking numerous television, radio and newspaper interviews.

On Tuesday he took his wife and daughter out for lunch, and he was looking forward to having some free time for a change and even doing some chores about the house. Aged 48, Mr Barnett lives in Christchurch with his wife Jodi and they have four daughters, aged 15 to 21.

His mum Frances, who brought up Simon and his four siblings as a single mother in Ashburton, also today lives in the city. She had been “a massive fan of the show” but missed the final due to being overseas for an extended family member’s graduation.

“We have spoken (since the win), and she’s over the moon,” Mr Barnett said.

Mr Barnett said he had made new friends on the show, and his fellow competitors were “all fabulous, really good people”. This description included runner-up Chrystal Chenery of The Bachelor fame.

Mr Barnett said he had always liked her as a person and believed in some respects she had been unfairly maligned by The Bachelor show’s mean-girl portrayal.

He did not wish to comment, however, on a news story this week where she had called for radio host Dominic Harvey to be held accountable for posting an inappropriate screenshot of her.

“Something like that is difficult for me to comment on because I know both of them personally,” Mr Barnett said.

Mr Barnett wanted to thank the Mid Cantabrians who supported him in the competition, including his former teachers who told the Guardian last week they would be watching the show and that he deserved to win.

These included Elaine Vallender, who was Ashburton College’s head of the music when Simon was attending the school in the early 1980s. She said Mr Barnett had exceeded her expectations in the final.

“I thought he was superb,” she said, adding he had always been “quite a sensitive person” and it had been nice to see a few tears from him on the finals night.

“It was nice to think he still had that sensitive side to him,” Mrs Vallender said.

The pasodoble proved a winner for Simon Barnett and Vanessa Cole at the Dancing With The Stars final.

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Law enforcement personnel stand near a police line at The Grand Theatre following a deadly shooting yesterday in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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Three dead in shooting A gunman yesterday opened fire in a cinema in the US state of Louisiana, fatally shooting two people and wounding seven others before killing himself, police said.

The shooter in the city of Lafayette, described as a white male in his 50s, appeared to have died after turning his gun on himself, local police said.

“It appears that the shooter has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after discharg-

ing his weapon numerous times,” police officer Jim Craft said.

Witnesses said the shooting took place at the Grand 16 theatre in Lafayette, during a showing of the film Trainwreck.

“My heart is broken and all my thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Louisiana,” tweeted comedian Amy Schumer, who has a starring role in the movie.

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“Prayers for Lafayette at Grand Theater. Talking to state police colonel about shooting in Lafayette,” tweeted state governor Bobby Jindal, who, at a press conference near the shooting scene a short time later, expressed his support for the victims and first responders.

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Turkish warplanes bomb IS targets in Syria Turkish fighter jets have bombed Islamic State targets inside Syria for the first time.

The dramatic escalation of fighting follows the killing of a Turkish soldier in cross-border clashes.

Three Turkish F-16s took off yesterday from the southeastern Turkish city of Diyarbakir in an early morning bombing raid against three IS targets, dropping four guided bombs, a statement from the prime minister’s office said.

The operation came after the first major cross-border clashes between Turkey and IS jihadists on Thursday left one Turkish soldier and one militant dead, thrusting Turkey into an open conflict with the Islamists.

The bombing raid was the first by the Turkish air force on IS since the Islamists began their advance across Iraq and Syria in 2013, seizing control

of swathes of territory.

It also came as Turkey, after months of negotiations, finally gave the green light for the US to use a key air base in its south for its air strikes against IS. The decision to launch the air force operation was taken at a meeting of security officials in Ankara late on Thursday chaired by Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.

“In this context ... an operation was carried out against targets belonging to Daesh inside the Syrian border,” the statement said.

“Three of our F-16s hit ... three targets,” it said, adding that “the government of the Turkish Republic is determined to take the necessary measures to protect national security”.

The planes dropped their bombs just before 4am local time and all returned safely.

On Thursday, one Turkish

soldier was killed and two sergeants wounded in the Kilis region by fire from IS militants on the Syrian side of the border. A jihadist was also reported dead.

Turkish tanks then responded by opening fire on IS targets in Syria.

The fighting erupted after the killing of 32 people in a suicide bombing on Monday in a Turkish town on the Syrian border that the government blamed on IS. This sparked an upsurge in violence in Turkey’s Kurdishdominated southeast, where many accuse authorities of collaborating with IS, accusations Ankara denies.

Turkish police yesterday launched raids to arrest suspected IS members and Kurdish militants, in an apparent bid to stamp down on all sources of violence.

A total of 251 people were

detained, the prime minister’s office said in a statement, adding that the raids took place in 13 provinces across Turkey.

Police had raided addresses in several Istanbul districts in search of members of IS, the Kurdistan Workers Party and other militant groups.

The Dogan news agency said about 5000 police were involved in the Istanbul operation.

As well as IS and the PKK, the operation targeted suspected members of the PKK’s youth wing the The Patriotic Revolutionary Youth Movement and the Marxist Revolutionary People’s Liberation Party Front, Anatolia said.

Turkey has been accused of colluding with IS extremists in the hope they might prove useful in its aim of knocking out Syrian President Bashar alAssad. Ankara has always vehemently denied the claims. - AFP

Donald Trump has toured the Texas-Mexico border to condemn illegal immigration and court Latino voters, but ignited fresh controversy as border agents boycotted his visit. The real estate mogul and White House contender, who is well ahead of his Republican rivals in most polls, is running an aggressive campaign that has condemned illegal immigration. He flew into the border town of Laredo yesterday in his private jet airliner emblazoned with his name, protecting himself from the harsh sunshine by wearing a white baseball hat with his slogan “Make America Great Again”. “There’s nothing more important than what I’m doing,” he said on arrival, calling illegal immigration “a huge problem”. He immediately laid into fellow Republican contender Rick Perry, accusing him of doing “a terrible job” as governor of Texas but praising his successor, the Republican Greg Abbott.

- AFP

Corpses discovered Seven corpses, including some with signs of torture and a decapitated body, have been discovered in the violenceplagued southern Mexican state of Guerrero. The bodies were all male and were discovered in the mountainous Zitlala township, according a statement from Guerrero’s prosecutor’s office.

The statement said the corpses displayed “visible signs of torture”.

- AFP

Baby stabbed to death A young mother whose six-weekold baby girl was found dead with her throat slit has been charged with murder. The 26-year-old was arrested outside her house in the Newcastle suburb of Wallsend yesterday after the infant was found dead inside. She will remain in custody until she appears before Newcastle Local Court on Saturday, police say.

- AAP

Earth twin?

Astronomers hunting for another Earth have found the closest match yet, a potentially rocky planet circling its star at the same distance as our home orbits the Sun. Named Kepler 452b, the planet is about 60 per cent larger than Earth. It could have active volcanoes, oceans, sunshine like ours, twice as much gravity and a year that lasts 385 days, NASA scientists said. This planet sits squarely in the Goldilocks zone of its star, where life could exist because it is neither too hot nor too cold to support liquid water, the US space agency said. - AFP

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he parliamentary inquiry into voluntary euthanasia will begin against a backdrop of public opinion coloured by personal experience, personal perspective and personal position.

These three elements have always affected the debate. They all influence personal belief and they all make a broad, rational and entirely objective look at voluntary euthanasia difficult.

The inquiry was announced this week, soon after the Voluntary Euthanasia society presented a petition calling for a parliamentary committee to investigate attitudes toward assisted dying.

Since the death of Lecretia Seales, there have been innumerable calls for a new law allowing assisted dying in certain circumstances, and many letters to newspapers suggesting the debate will not be easy.

Last month, Guardian correspondents wrote sometimes heart-rending letters describing the misery of their loved ones, even with warm and professional care, as they died slowly and without dignity.

Others acknowledged the emotional toll of a lingering death but worried voluntary euthanasia should not be introduced if its most enduring effect was to save the pain of the people left behind.

But as the debate continued the people closest to those dying of terminal illness continued to deal with the inevitability of making dreadful – even if compassionate – end-of-life decisions.

A survey of GPs released yesterday found 16 per cent of respondents withheld treatment at the last death at which they were the attending doctor, to either not prolong life or to hasten the end.

Another 4.5 per cent prescribed, supplied or administered a drug to hasten death.

The findings were similar to a report 15 years ago, despite changes in practice and technology that some might have expected to have had an influence.

Objectively or otherwise, people are still risking their careers and freedom for assisted death.

Tolerated illegality must not be the only option when objective debate is too hard.

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t’s a sad day when your favourite gumboots finally give up the ghost. There’s something about a really excellent pair of gummies that transcends material and style – after enough wearing, they come to seem like old friends.

I’ve got a pair that have adventured halfway across the world, keeping my toes cosy and heels snug. They’ve trudged through ice and mud, forded rivers, run along beaches, been slept on by the dog, and stepped in more types of animal excrement than I even care to count.

Lately, though, they’ve started to bite. Small nips at first, but now the gnawing on the Achilles in incessant.

It’s skin against rubber, and I know this can only end badly.

Still, I’m not quite ready to let them go. Thick woollen socks deployed as a last defence, I’m planning for their last hurrah.

Before we reach their last, let’s go back their first adventures.

Despite multiple scrubbings, both boots still retain traces of penguin poo odour, that constant reminder of their past life protecting the feet of Antarctic tour guides. They started their service life in the far south, before being eased back into a temperate climate via the ski carpark of Mt Hutt.

Soon they were being worn everywhere, and even dabbled in the realm of fashion.

Whether teamed with floral dresses for that arresting “farm chic” look at inner city

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farmers’ markets, or worn as protection against errant snakes at an Australian A&P show, they were in their element.

In fact, they were so in demand that at one point they were subject to an actual shoenapping. Two, actually, because they were stolen and stolen back again...

In a story reminiscent of the dognapping that used to happen between my mum and my grandmother’s houses and the timeshare dog, the boots have

made their way to Auckland and back again, smuggled in checked luggage and worn as trophies at the other end.

They’ve visited pubs (both blue and brown), hiked up glaciers, landed in the Southern Alps, and trudged to and from Supervalue at all times of day.

Although they’ve been relegated to washing line duty of late (warm, dry feet whilst hanging the laundry are totally under-rated), there is still one more adventure in my valiant gummies yet.

The bite of the boots had me briefly considering sending them for a surfing lesson in Shark Alley, but I value my own limbs too much for that proposition.

Upon what new grounds will their treadless soles tread?

That remains to be seen. This gumboot tour operator is open to suggestions – and on the market for some heavy duty strapping tape to boot.

No matter the final destination, these favourite gumboots are going out in style.

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live in the amazing community of Methven, where I never cease to be amazed at the strong community spirit as so many people are willing to go out of their way to help others. As I think on this, I realise that creating a strong community is just like creating a strong church. In fact, that is no surprise as we often talk about our church community.

The community spirit of our town, like the community spirit of our church comes about when each one of us uses the talents, abilities and resources

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that we have to help and support others. The bible in Romans 12:4-5 says “Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are all parts of His one body, and each of us has different work to do.

And since we are all one body in Christ, we belong to each other, and each of us needs all the oth-

ers.” Paul, when he is writing about the body of Christ is talking about the church. However I would like to suggest that what makes a strong healthy church will also help to make a strong healthy community.

Each one of us is a special and unique part of the community that we live in and our community can only be its strongest when each one of us use our talents, abilites and resources for the good of the whole community not just for ourselves. I believe that each person in our community has something to of-

fer to the community as a whole.

It was great to have been at the recent Trustpower Community Awards and see this in action.

So many people giving of their time and resources, not for their own benefit but for the benefit of the entire community.

So I challenge you to think about what you are good at and then consider how you can use that to benefit the whole community.

Mark Taylor is pastor at Mt Hutt Elim Church

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■ MARKET UPDATE

Global growth up, despite Greece G

lobal headlines have been dominated by Greek issues during the last three months and shifted focus away from economic recovery. Whatever the outcome economically, Greece is now less important than it was five years ago.

Importantly foreign private sector exposures have been reduced. We remain positive on global economic growth continuing to recover.

In the United States, the rebound in macro data continues and GDP growth of 3 per cent per annum is expected in the next few quarters.

We are also observing a cyclical recovery in Europe, supported by accommodative monetary policy.

In China, the structural slowdown in growth continues, but recent monetary policy measures should support short-term growth.

Selwyn Sloan and Michael Coleman MONEY MATTERS

Global Equity Markets The media highlighting Greece and an uplift in bond rates from record low levels, meant headline equity returns were negative in most markets over the past three months. The New Zealand dollar weakened significantly, after the Official Cash Rate was lowered and New Zealand GDP growth came in materially lower than expectations.

This near double-digit currency decline, against our trading partners, more than offset

Guardian Shares & Investments NEW ZEALAND SHARE MARKET

81 265.5 3555 110 530 281.5 60.5 505 587 215.5 1099 759 805 462 596 176 126 119 322.5 176 135 1522 213 490 162 279 443 106 399 63 1750 113 155.5 423 841 125 616 420 289 286 411 214 346 786 331 165.5 260 3779 1835 580

Daily Volume move ’000s

+1 –2 –29 +1 +0.5 –2.5 +0.5 +1 +6 –0.5 –1 +1 –2 –3 +6 –2 +1.5 – +2.5 +1 – –3 –5 +2 +3 –1 +1 – +11 +1 –10 –0.5 +1.5 +3 –3 –1 +3 –3 –2 –2 –3 – +5 –2 –5 –1.5 –2 –33 +15 +6

1.5m 370.2 9.05 438.9 1.3m 1.2m 318.2 226.5 45.42 131.2 24.26 939.8 783.6 1.7m 725.4 284.3 1.0m 389.7 527.1 580.9 692.7 31.82 1.6m 87.85 768.9 188.1 1.2m 247.3 6.81 30.03 7.56 795.4 136.2 55.14 405.4 271.9 358.2 323.7 3.2m 93.33 223.0 64.92 1.9m 24.27 41.84 480.0 46.08 35.19 89.36 279.2

5940 5888 5836 5784 5732 5680

24/7

81 265.5 3695 110 532 282 60.5 505 587 216 1099 759 805 463 597 177 126 120 322.5 176 135.5 1524 215 495 161 280 444 107 398 63 1745 114 155.5 423 845 125 617 425 289.5 288 411 214 347 788 334 166 261 3840 1835 580

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80 263.5 3550 109.5 528 281.5 60 504 584 215 1085 758 800 461 590 176 125.5 119 321 174 135 1521 213 490 159 278.5 443 106 392 62 1735 113 155 422 841 124 606 419 289 287 408 213.5 346 786 331 165 260 3779 1830 574

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S&P/NZX 50 Index Gross

3/7

Company CODE

At close of trading on Friday, July 24, 2015

26/6

S&P/NZX 50 Index Gross constituents

q S&P/NZX 50 Gross

5,894.18

–7.12

–0.12%

q S&P/NZX 20 index

4,380.76

–6.57

–0.15%

q S&P/NZX All Gross

6,293.02

–8.27

–0.13%

p Rises 42 q Falls 65

WORLD MARKETS

q S&P/ASX 200 index

5,566.1

–24.2

–0.43%

At close of trading on Jul 24, 2015

q Dow Jones Indust.

17,731.9 –119.12 –0.67% At close of trading on Jul 23, 2015

q FTSE 100 index

6,655.0

–12.33

–0.18%

At close of trading on Jul 23, 2015

q Nikkei 225 index

20,544.5 –139.42 –0.67% At close of trading on Jul 24, 2015

METAL PRICES

Source: interest.co.nz

p Gold

1,097.40

London – $US/ounce

+8.8

+0.81%

p Silver London – $US/ounce

14.88

+0.1

+0.68%

5,340.0

–10.5

–0.20%

q Copper London – $US/tonne

NZ DOLLAR

Source: BNZ

Country

Australian and NZ Equity Markets Australian equities underperformed most markets with banks under pressure as regula-

tors signal the need for higher capital requirements. Consumer sectors were also weak with both the retail and media sectors declining.

Energy stocks performed well earlier in the period, recovering on the back of a bounce in the oil price (particularly in Australian dollar terms). Our local New Zealand share market returns were modestly lower over the past three months driven by a weaker electricity sector.

During the period the New Zealand market absorbed a number of share placements and the second instalment payable by Meridian shareholders.

A decision on the Tiwai Point smelter has been delayed and this also weighed on sentiment.

Fixed Interest Market New Zealand interest rates were dominated by a cut to the

Official Cash Rate and shortterm rates also factor in two further cuts to the Official Cash Rate. This is great news for borrowers, but it becomes harder for income investors.

Recent bond issues have been very highly sought after and we would expect this demand to continue going forward. United States authorities are still expected to increase short-term interest rates later this year, but the increases are expected to be staged and the impacts gauged before successive moves are made.

Selwyn Sloan and Michael Coleman are Investment Advisors with Forsyth Barr Limited in Ashburton and are both Authorised Financial Advisers. This column is general in nature and should not be regarded as personalised investment advice. Disclosure Statements are available on request and free of charge.

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the headline equity declines.

Historically, United States equities tend to drift in the six months leading into the first hike of a tightening cycle and this year seems to be no different.

Elsewhere, of the markets we follow, Hong Kong and Japan were the strongest. Japanese equity returns have been driven by significant monetary policy stimulus which has boosted the competitiveness of the region’s exporters, creating an inflow into equities. China’s new round of monetary stimulus is supporting equity markets and has been reflected in Hong Kong equities.

As at 4pm July 24, 2015

Australia Canada China Euro Fiji Great Britain Japan Samoa South Africa Thailand United States

TT buy

0.9175 0.8744 4.3496 0.6148 1.4413 0.4322 83.45 1.7464 8.3312 23.26 0.6721

TT sell

0.8864 0.8418 3.816 0.5879 1.3278 0.417 79.92 1.5283 8.0213 22.16 0.6478

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Bridges says minerals industry ‘strong and resilient’

BY LAURA MILLS Despite the loss of more than 1000 mining jobs on the West Coast in recent years, Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges says the minerals industry is “strong and resilient”.

In 2010, about 180 jobs went at Pike River and 400 at Spring Creek, followed by 800 at Stockton and 60 at Oceana Gold, with 120 more to go this year as the Reefton mine closes down.

Westport is braced to lose a further 100 jobs when Holcim pulls the pin on its Cape Foulwind cement factory and quarry next year.

Strongman open-cast mine has now closed, and Bathurst has reduced job numbers in a restructure.

Speaking at the Minerals West Coast forum in Shantytown on Thursday, Mr Bridges acknowledged that the minerals industry, and the West Coast in particular, was going through some challenging times.

“But I think we can take heart from the industry’s strong overall growth over the last 10 years, and the knowledge that, even in tough times, there are still more people working in the mining industry across the country than there was a decade ago,” Mr Bridges said.

Simon Bridges

He was optimistic about the future of the minerals industry.

Crown agency New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals continued to see healthy levels of permitting activity, he said.

Stevenson Mining was still working to develop the Te Kuha coal deposit, just out of Wesport, which would be valuable for blending with other West Coast coals for export, and Trans Tasman Resources had applied to explore for ironsands off the West Coast.

There was also the recent interest in garnets on the West Coast, with applications for up

to 30 permits to prospect or explore, Mr Bridges said.

“While most of the prospecting and exploration for garnets in New Zealand is still in its infancy, and it will take several years of work to understand if there are commercially viable quantities of garnet for mining, this interest is very promising for the West Coast.”

One of the most important means of ‘growing’ the industry was to attract more investment in exploration, and high-quality data was vital for that.

The Government spent $4 million in aeromagnetic surveys of Northland and the West Coast in 2011 and 2012.

Mr Bridges announced yesterday they would now spend $6m on regional aeromagnetic surveys over more than 23,000sq skm in Nelson, Marlborough, parts of Otago and Southland.

“There can be no doubt times are tough right now but our industry is strong, resilient and adaptable. And there is a lot of potential for further discoveries to grow mining for New Zealand and our regions,” the minister said.

“Mining has been a mainstay on the West Coast for the last 150 years, and long may that continue.”

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Football July 25 Men’s division two – MCU v Universities Boomers, Ashburton Domain, 2.30pm 18th grade division one – FC Twenty 11 18A v MCU, Avonhead Park, 10.45am 18th grade division three – STAC 2nd XI v Methven FC 18, Avonhead Park, 10.45am 16th grade division one – Coastal Spirit v MCU 16th, Linfield Park, 12.30pm July 26 Women’s division one – Methven A v Waimak United, Mt Hutt College, 10.30am Women’s division three – Methven B v Christchurch United Womens, Methven Domain, 10.30am July 26 Tony Fleming Cup held at Ashburton Domain v Christchurch United Fun Kicks Players/Teams Meet 10.30am at Flying Fox, Kick off 11.00am Junior & Youth Grades Meet 30 minutes prior to kick off times listed below: 9th Grade, J1, 11.00am; 10th Grade Blue, J2, 11.00am; 10th Grade Red, J3, 11.00am; 11th Grade, I8, 11.00am; 12th Grade Gold, I9, 10.45am; 12th Grade Green, I10, 10.45am; 13th Girls Grade, I8, 9.45am; 13th Grade, S3, 10.30am; 14th Grade, S2, 10.30am; 18th Grade, S1, 10.00am Prize giving 12.15pm followed by shared lunch & BBQ Players to provide a plate for a shared lunch – drop off at Pavilion before 11.30am

Rugby Senior B Semi Finals Southern Tinwald Tavern v Tinwald, Hinds 1, 2.30pm Celtic Kellys Café & Bar v Methven, Celt 1, 2.30pm UC Championship St Bedes College v Ashburton College, at St Bedes Combined Competition – Colts Final: West Melton v Springston, West Melt 1, 1pm Playoffs: Lincoln Red v Celtic, Linc 3, 1pm

Hockey Men’s – July 25 Wakanui Blue v Cambridge, Ashburton, 5pm Wakanui Black v TBHS, Timaru, 1pm Women’s: Hampstead v TGHS, Timaru, 2.30pm Hampstead/Collegians v Cambridge, Ashburton, 3pm

Thorsten Windhorst’s work in Mid Canterbury’s karate scene has resulted in him being named Sport Canterbury’s coach of the month for July.

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■ KARATE

Leading by example

By Erin TaskEr For Thorsten Windhorst, karate is a way of life.

He’s passionate about the sport and teaching Mid Canterbury’s young people the art of karate, and this month he’s been recognised for the work he does by being named Sport Canterbury’s coach of the month – an honour he was proud to accept.

Together with his wife Jacqui, Windhorst runs the Ashburton JION Karate Dojo.

They oversee three childrens’ groups, one youth and one adult group, and another group in Methven.

Altogether they have around 60 students – huge growth for such a young club. It’s only been running since 2007 and has grown from only six members at the start, to what it is today.

Windhorst himself started learning karate as a youngster growing up in Germany.

“Karate is a way of life for me.

I enjoy all aspects of the martial art,” Windhorst said.

“There is a great satisfaction in coaching students, and providing them with the skills needed to defend themselves, to compete

at national or even international level, or simply to improve their general fitness or concentration levels.

“When I first started training karate, somebody took time to coach me; now it’s my turn to give back to my students.”

Windhorst began coaching in 1993 in Germany, at the club where he started training himself as a teenager.

After about three years, he opened his own dojo and later, he and his wife founded the JION Karate Club.

Upon moving to New Zealand, the Windhorsts immersed themselves in the New Zealand karate scene, and in 2010 Windhorst was elected onto the Karate New Zealand Coaching Council.

“Having assisted at nearly all the New Zealand national training camps since 2008, I was keen to help coach the national team at international level, and this year I was able to do this for the first time in April, at the Australian Open Karate Champs in Sydney.

“I will also be travelling to the Commonwealth Champs in India in September as assistant coach for the New Zealand national team,” Windhorst said.

Recently the club sent seven students to the national karate championships, and in September five of their students will join that New Zealand team taking part in the Commonwealth Championships in New Delhi, India.

As a coach, Windhorst said he had to consider everything from the age, physical ability and personal goals of his students, as well as their overall wellbeing, attitude and behaviour of the team.

“Mutual respect between the students, the coach and the supporters, trust and loyalty, are all vital for the smooth running of the team.”

He likes to think that he leads by example.

“I put 100 per cent effort in and expect my students to do the same.

“My wife and I like to be organised, keeping our students and parents informed.

“Setting challenges, like grading, fitness tests, competitions, demonstrations or assisting in class - these are ways to keep students motivated and always upholding our dojo values.

“I believe all these things help the students.”

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION PROGRAMME In partnership with Sport New Zealand, Sport Canterbury show appreciation for Sport Makers across the Canterbury West Coast region.

Over 750,000 sport volunteers contribute over 50 million voluntary hours a year to sport in New Zealand.

They call them Sport Makers because they make sport happen.

Through the Lotto Volunteer Foundation, Sport Canterbury recognises a volunteer community coach each month.

The title is awarded with a gift for their contribution to the community, club or school they support as a volunteer.

The coaches recognised are nominated by their club members or school staff.

They are nominated for going ‘beyond the call of duty’ and giving young people a fantastic experience of participating in sport.

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In brief Chelsea upset A New York Red Bulls team made up of mostly developmental third-division players scored four second-half goals and stunned Chelsea 4-2 yesterday in the English Premier League champion’s first game on its U.S. preseason exhibition tour. Sean Davis scored twice and Franklin Castellanos had a goal and an assist to help the team with only four players who have any minutes in MLS this season upset the 2012 European champion and five-time English league winner.

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Opportunities beckon

Ryan Feutz: Talented young footballer who is aiming to make his mark on the world stage of football.

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■ FOOTBALL

Dedicated to the dream

By Erin TaskEr Ryan Feutz has the talent and desire to make it big on the football field.

The 14-year-old Ashburton boy is home from Spain where he’s spent the last four months at the Cracks CF football academy in Valencia, but his immediate future is unknown.

He wants to return to Spain as soon as he can, but his parents simply can’t afford to send him back.

They’ve already spent thousands on ensuring Ryan gets the exposure to the kind of football he needs to make it to the big time, and they’ve reached the end of the line.

Ryan wasn’t due home until later this year but parents Greg and Priscilla have brought him home.

It’s summer in Spain – the off season for football.

Kids were heading off for holidays, and they decided their boy needed to see his family again.

But, more than anything, they’re finding that making it big in the sport of football is expensive.

They know their boy is talented and they want to see him achieve his dream of one day playing for a powerhouse team on the world football stage, like Real Madrid or Arsenal.

But now, Ryan’s footballing future is in limbo as his parents search for financial backing to allow Ryan to continue with the elite level of training.

For him, the past four months – and the two months he spent there late last year which resulted in him being offered a place at the academy this year – have been invaluable.

Two intense training sessions a day, games within the academy scene, and being exposed to some of the best tactical and technical coaching available – Ryan’s game has grown immensely.

His parents haven’t seen him play for more than a year, but they know their striker son – who is averaging around 1.5 goals per game in Spain - will be a completely different player when they do get to see him play again.

Ryan knows he’s lucky to have had the opportunities he’s had so far, and he’s making the most of it.

“Every training I do, I feel like I want to go 100 per cent.

“I don’t like going 80 per cent,” Ryan said. “They tell me sometimes to slow it down.”

But Ryan doesn’t want to slow down.

He has a three-stage, 15-year plan he’s determined to see out.

When he turns 18 he’s hoping a professional club will come

knocking at his door – ideally Real Madrid, but naturally he’d be happy with any professional club offer. After 10 years he wants to be a top player within a professional club, and from there the ultimate dream is to be picked up by one of the power house football clubs.

“I want to keep going down that track, I don’t want to detour too far,” Ryan said.

If he can’t raise the funds to get back to Spain, he’ll go back into the New Zealand system.

“He could still achieve his dreams from home soil, but it won’t be as easy, and it will still cost money because most of the opportunities available to him will be in cities.

Greg said his family is an average Mid Canterbury family.

They’ve had worked hard for everything they have, and they’ve done everything they can to provide Ryan with what he needs. But money only goes so far.

“He’s got the talent and the skill to be as good as the best in the country for his age, and he has proven that.

“But the best facilities are the best because they’re often in the expensive areas as such,” Greg said.

That’s the environment that Ryan needs to be in if he’s to become the best, Greg said.

Sport is a gamble, Ryan and his family know that.

He could get injured tomorrow, or next year. But one thing that won’t change, they say, is Ryan’s love for the game.

He may only be 14, but he is dedicated to his dream.

He’s doing school via correspondence and has settled in to life in Spain, half a world away from his family – a big step for someone so young.

He has been taken under the wing of a nice Spanish family, who have made him feel at home, taken him places, and made him feel special on his birthday.

Ryan knows that if he wants to make it big in the football world, Spain is the best place for him to do it from, but if that doesn’t work out, he’ll find a way through the New Zealand system.

“He’s got one thing better than money, and that’s talent, and with me pushing the envelope to the max and trying to get him into the right environment, hopefully the dots will connect,” Greg said.

With options running out, the family hopes that someone might be able to help them. A sponsor maybe, to help Ryan to achieve his dream.

The reward for that person?

Hopefully the ability to one day say, “I helped that kid become the star he is today”.

Shorn of their captain, the two best new ball bowlers and top allrounder, New Zealand’s cricket trip to Africa will be a special challenge. However, opener Martin Guptill says the absence of Brendon McCullum, Trent Boult, Tim Southee and Corey Anderson won’t be an excuse if things go wrong against Zimbabwe and South Africa. “It’s up to the rest of us to step up and fill the gap they leave,” Guptill said. “We’ve got some great young players coming in - [seamer] Ben Wheeler had a great start in England recently and now George Worker is coming on this trip.

We’ve got every faith in those guys to perform.”

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Bell ‘the weak link’ Australia opener David Warner has turned up the heat on struggling England batsman Ian Bell, saying his current form makes him “an easy wicket.” Bell is fighting for his future after making just 116 runs in his last eight innings in an England team that was beaten by 405 runs in the second Ashes Test. The teams head to Birmingham this week - Bell’s home ground of Edgbaston - ahead of the third Test with the series locked at 1-1. - AFP

Not-so-secret weapon Bowie Tupou’s trainer Jeff Fenech is looming as a wildcard figure in the fight Joseph Parker hopes will take him into the top echelon of the world’s heavyweights. A victory over the 13th-ranked Tupou will take the eighth-ranked Parker into the big league - potentially the top five - and a potential fight in the near future against WBC champion Deontay Wilder, but it’s a victory that will be made more difficult by the presence of Fenech in Tupou’s corner. Fenech, a Hall of Famer, a former trainer of Mike Tyson, will ensure Tupou will be prepared like never before. - NZME

‘Blazing row’ on course Caddie Mick Middlemo claims Robert Allenby boasted he’d get him banned from the US PGA Tour for life before they split mid-round at the Canadian Open. Allenby sacked fellow Australian Middlemo after the caddie left his bag to walk off following a blazing row on the Glen Abbey course in Ontario.- AAP

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t’s the bad smell that won’t go away.

The sham tactic that has become rugby’s great leveller.

But no matter that All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is right when he says rolling mauls are “bloody boring”; that they are the scourge of today’s game afforded their own ridiculous, unfathomably contrary laws - they are going to be the foundation stone of the World Cup. Whatever anyone says now about using it sparingly, the reality in October will be different. Come the final 20 minutes of each knockout game, there will be one thought and one thought only running through the minds of most teams - force a penalty, hoof the ball into the corner and set up the rolling maul. Under pressure - it will be the move of choice for South Africa, England, Ireland, Wales, France, Argentina and Australia.

The All Blacks will get their first

taste of this at Ellis Park tomorrow morning (NZ time).

There will be an element of phoney war about the clash - neither team is going to give everything away - but the All Blacks are going to be asked to defend a significant number of rolling mauls.

“If we are under any illusions about what South Africa are going to do, we know they will scrum for penalties, they will kick for lineouts and they will drive,” said Hansen after his side’s 38-19 victory against Argentina.

It was a comment sparked by the two soft tries the All Blacks conceded to the Pumas driving maul.

“I think it is the hardest part of the game to fix,” lamented Hansen. “One of the things we didn’t do was break it down early enough. We just didn’t get in on their wedges quick enough and as soon as they took it off centre we were

in trouble. They were soft tries.”

And they were tries that have set a nation’s nerves jangling.

No country does angst quite like New Zealand in World Cup year.

The perception has firmed that the All Blacks are neither good exponents nor good defenders of the driving maul.

There’s concern the All Blacks are vulnerable - that for all their explosive power, pass and catch excellence and intuitive genius, they could be done over by boofhead football teams whose only offering is a No 10 with a howitzer boot and a pack full of slow-advancing muscle.

Perception is not quite right in regards to the All Blacks’ ability to use the rolling maul. They scored a few tries from lineout drives last year and the Crusaders - full of All Blacks - were capable, probably more than, of forming a useful phalanx in the final rounds

of Super Rugby this year.

But it’s not a tactic that is top of the agenda for the All Blacks.

They predominantly look to take lineout ball off the top and shift it quickly.

Their natural instinct is to use the width of the field, isolate defenders and create one-on-one encounters.

And because the rolling maul is not often used as an attacking weapon, it follows that the All Blacks are not naturally good at defending it.

It doesn’t appear to be an area the players read well or have well-honed instincts and as a consequence, they have struggled to be consistently good at defending it. That’s been a niggle for the last few years, but is now a serious concern because mauling has moved from an occasional to almost default attacking choice for several teams.

The South Africans have, for the last decade at least, been better exponents

Sia clocks up his 150th

BY ERIN TASKER Sia Fifita left Tonga as a teenager seeking opportunities through study, work and rugby, and in New Zealand he found more than what he was looking for.

More than 15 years later he’s made a home in Ashburton and has become one of the most capped players to don the blue and gold jersey of the Hampstead Rugby Club.

His last game of the season last Saturday, was his 151st, but he celebrated it as his 150th.

His actual 150th game was an away game against Celtic, and he wanted to mark the occasion at home.

It was a happy ending to not such a great season for Hampstead.

“It’s a team game, it’s not an individual game, and all you can do is just do your best,” Fifita said.

“They did way better this year than last year, but we didn’t win many games.”

The bulk of the 35-year-old’s 151 games for Hampstead were at firstfive, but his 80-plus caps for Mid Canterbury were mainly at halfback.

Fifita arrived in New Zealand as an 18-year-old, beginning his journey in Auckland where he studied science.

“In the Islands there’s not many opportunities there, so I took the opportunity to come over here and look for a better future for me and the rest of my family,” Fifita said.

In 2002, he came to Ashburton and first played rugby for Allenton.

Today, he’s still happy in the town he now calls home with his wife and three children, aged nine, six and 15 months.

It’s his kids that are at the forefront of his mind when he ponders his rugby playing future.

He’s yet to decide whether he’ll take to the field again next season.

His daughter was the reason he stopped playing for Mid Canterbury.

She told him she hated rugby because it took him away from home too much.

But she was happy for him to keep playing club rugby; he didn’t have to travel so far or spend as many midweek nights away training for that.

His rugby playing future may be uncertain for now, but his family’s immediate future remains in Ashburton.

Fifita said he’d grown used to the colder climate; when the family return to Tonga for holidays now, he complains that it’s too hot.

Mid Canterbury has become his home.

Right - Sia Fifita directs traffic for his Hampstead side, as he has done for 150 games.

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rom the low of being told his World Cup chances were at risk after he signed with Ulster, a blow made worse by a knee injury at the Blues, things are suddenly looking a lot more positive for Charles Piutau.

After a good performance against Manu Samoa in which he looked busy and energetic while many of his All Black teammates looked flat, to another consistent effort against Argentina in Christchurch during which he made the most of another start, Piutau has every right be happy with his lot.

He has another chance to press his claims for a place on the All Blacks’ plane to London in September when he starts on the left wing against South Africa at Ellis Park tomorrow.

With Julian Savea, who has yet to play for the All Blacks this year, Israel Dagg and Ben Smith the front runners for the back three spots, Piutau is in a highly competitive position.

And with Steve Hansen able to select only 31 players for the World Cup, the All Blacks selectors might decide to gamble and take only Savea, Dagg and Smith, in the knowledge that Colin Slade and Beauden Barrett can cover wing and fullback.

All Piutau can do, of course, is control the way he performs, and he is certainly doing that.

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tion about what they can and can’t do, in the heat of the battle, it is almost impossible for a referee to be sure what is happening.

It will forever be a grey area and because of that, teams who like to maul will do it to excess at the World Cup, taking a calculated risk that referees will mostly rule in the attacking team’s favour.

“I think we saw in Super Rugby teams have put a lot of work into making it a real weapon,” says All Black captain Richie McCaw. “We need to do some work when they [opponents] have got five metre lineouts.

“It’s [rolling maul] part of the game that when the big boys up front get a chance at it, we rub our hands together.

“We have got make sure we have a way of stopping it as well and there is no doubt that as we go on this year there’s going to be a fair bit of it.”

- NZME Brodie Retallick at the centre of an All Blacks rolling maul.

boosting World Cup chances challenges put before him in terms of a lack of form at a struggling Blues and a knee injury which he recovered from extremely quickly.

In the black jersey he has shown the qualities the selectors want - high workrate, ability to link with his back-three partners and an energy with the ball which makes him extremely hard to stop.

One of the main reasons for his move to Ulster was the opportunity to forge his own path away from Auckland.

Asked in Johannesburg about his move offshore after initially agreeing to re-sign with New Zealand Rugby - and Piutau was in no doubt about where his priorities lay.

“I haven’t really thought much about that.

“There’s so much happening now in this team - that’s where my focus has been at.” - NZME

Charles Piutau: In a hotly contested area for All Blacks selection, but making the most of his chances.

(57m) and carried most often (9).

He was equal best in terms of defenders beaten with four alongside George Moala.

In Christchurch against the Pumas, a test in which he scored a try, he ran 76m with the ball - second best behind Waisake Naholo’s 81m - and was the second best ball carrier with 13 behind Sonny Bill Williams’ 15.

Naholo’s broken leg suffered in that test helps Piutau’s claims, as does Cory Jane’s continued prob-

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lems with an ankle problem.

Nehe Milner-Skudder is also in the mix and could get an opportunity against Australia in the coming weeks, but in the meantime Piutau is making the most of his opportunities.

“It’s pretty obvious that there are a lot of outside backs in this Championship team, so [we have to make the most of] every opportunity we get, and it’s not only on the field, it’s off the field too - what we do in the environ-

ment,” Piutau told the media in Johannesburg after his selection.

There are no guarantees in terms of a World Cup place, of course, but it’s all a far cry from his decision in May to sign a lucrative contract with Ulster, which put his All Black future very much in the air.

New Zealand Rugby’s decision to block him from representing the Blues next season before he travels to Ireland was another blow, but he responded to the

PIUTAU POWER v Manu Samoa 57m with ball - highest for All Blacks 9 carries - highest 4 defenders beaten - equal highest with George Moala v Argentina 76m with ball - second highest behind Waisake Naholo’s 81m 13 carries - second highest behind SBW’s 15

Broadhurst’s debut James Broadhurst wasn’t exactly lost for words he found out he would be making his All Blacks debut. “I think a few swear words went through my head,” he said. “But it was just an overwhelming sense of accomplishment after the hard work of the last six of seven years that it took me to get here.” It has certainly been a long road for Broadhurst.

One that began with promise, was waylaid by a few too many late night and will this weekend culminate with a test debut against the Springboks at Ellis Park.

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Aussie sevens here Australia’s rugby sevens squad will play a six-match series against New Zealand and train with Japan to prepare themselves for their next Olympic qualification tilt.

Needing to win their Oceania regional qualifier in November to guarantee a spot at the Rio Games, coach Geraint John will finetune Australia’s game with a testing build-up. John’s No.5-ranked team will train with the Japanese as part of a build up to a series, held over three days in Rotorua, against world No.2 New Zealand in September.

- AAP

Puma ring changes Five-eighth Nicolas Sanchez and fullback Santiago Cordero are the only survivors in a new-look Argentina backline to face Australia in the Rugby Championship in Mendoza.

Coach David Hourcade has overhauled his line-up, making seven personnel changes overall and one positional change from the side that opened the four-nations series with a 39-18 loss to New Zealand in Christchurch. Argentina are aiming for their second win in the tournament’s history after overcoming Australia 21-17 in Mendoza last year, when Sanchez was key. He kicked three penalties and a conversion as the home side fought back from 14-0 down.

- AAP

More Cup tickets England 2015 is on course to be the biggest Rugby World Cup yet following an increase in ticket capacity. Adjustments to the final venue configurations for the 13 match venues have resulted in a rise from 2.3 million to 2.45 million tickets available for the ninth installment of the tournament. An additional 100,000 tickets will go on sale from Monday. - PA

Strawbridge home After almost three weeks in hospital Chiefs Assistant Coach Andrew Strawbridge has been discharged from hospital. He’d fallen critically ill with an eye infection, while in Samoa for the Samoa vs All Blacks Test match earlier in the month. Mr Strawbridge says it has been a traumatic journey and he is realistic that it will take a while for him to fully recover. He also thanks all those involved in his recovery so far.

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■ RUGBY LEAGUE

Manly ‘banana-skin team’

BY JOSEPH PEARSON The Warriors were kept scoreless by the Roosters last weekend but Ben Matulino says the team haven’t spoken about it, prior to their meeting with Manly today.

The Roosters boast the best defence in the NRL and the Warriors struggled to get anywhere near their line to create any pressure.

Only the 15th-placed Titans have an error count as bad as the Warriors do in the competition and their reckless handling in Sydney cost them dear.

The attack, orchestrated by Shaun Johnson, couldn’t continue to flourish as it has done in the Warriors’ past three matches as the Roosters ruthlessly shut them down.

The Storm were the last team to hold the Warriors scoreless, winning 30-0 at Mt Smart in September 2009.

“It hasn’t really been spoken about,” said Matulino.

“There’s a lot of X-factor in our team, with people like Shaun [Johnson], Sam [Tomkins] and Tui [Lolohea].

“They all can score points and if we really had the chance to score any points, it would have had to come with 60-metre tries.

“We didn’t get too many attacking opportunities with the way their defence came off the line.

Ben Matulino: Well aware that the Warriors could fall into a trap.

“With that aggression you’ve got to get down and play the ball quickly.

“You can’t really play football in your own end.

“It was an arm wrestle and we got done in our half a few times.

“They pretty much did our game plan against us and we made it too hard for ourselves because our completion rate wasn’t good.

“I know that playing that game sets us up good for the rest of the season and for us to play good, and compete for the finals,

we’ve got to play those tough teams.”

Matulino was facing fellow prop Kiwi Jared Waerea-Hargreaves in the Roosters front row and injuries to the Warriors pack have forced them to reshuffle in recent weeks.

“He’s always tough,” said Matulino.

“Every time you play him he always brings the same game.

“He’s aggressive and right in your face and it’s always going to take a couple of bodies to stop him.”

Sam Rapira returned to the NRL last weekend and he’s set to feature again for Manly’s visit to Auckland and Sam Lisone could feature after impressing head coach Andrew McFadden with his form in the New South Wales Cup. Matulino added: “Everyone’s competing for the prop spots.

“Sammy [Rapira] came into the team this weekend and I thought he did his job.

“We’re going all right and everyone who comes into the team does a job.”

Manly arrive in Auckland with reports across the Tasman saying they’ve already released 14 players for next season and they’ll soon be sacking head coach Geoff Toovey.

Star Manly halfback Daly Cherry-Evans was forced to leave the field with a shoulder injury in Monday’s defeat to the Cowboys and they’re all the way down in 13th on the NRL ladder.

They have to win to keep their slim finals hopes alive and Matulino said the Warriors would not be underestimating the Sea Eagles.

“We can’t get too comfortable and think we’ll beat them because we’re on top on points and higher up the table.

“That’s the trap for us.

“We’ll make that clear and show up to be ready to play.”

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■ OPINION

Hammers do us proud in challenge T here would have been many a Mid Canterbury rugby supporter on the edges of their seats on Thursday nights, well, until the 60 minute mark anyway.

Our brave lads put up a heroic performance up until that point, and here at the Guardian the special front page we had ready with a very, very big headline was being readied - just in case.

But unfortunately the Bay boys dug deep, and more importantly they introduced to the fray the first five who will be wearing black at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Ihaia West changed the game, which at that point was still very much in the balance, with speed and skills that ignited a response from his fellow Magpies, especially Zac Guildford chiming in at pace from the back, and significantly it was

around the same time the Hammers’ linchpin Murray Williams departed the field.

The Ranfurly Shield holders went on to score 46 more points, hoisting a half-century that will look bad in the history books, but for anyone watching the game it seems a little unreal that the scoreboard got so out of control.

There were the usual number of big ‘ifs’ in the game; if the ref had looked behind him at a couple of rucks in the first half when Mid Canterbury were on attack he could well have given Williams two more opportunities to add easy points for the Hammers (the associate referees must have been looking elsewhere at that time).

Williams was again the centre of attention when he was hit well after getting rid of the ball (again the touchies had

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other far more important things to look at).

It may have been nine points more to the challengers, and the home side short of a player for ten minutes - but it wasn’t, and that’s how the game of rugby pans out sometimes.

The Hammers now find themselves in a very similar situation to last year - the experience of playing against a vastly more experienced, more professional, more everything side under their belts as they prepare to make it a hat-trick of Meads Cup victories.

Such experience is invalu-

able, especially to the younger members of the squad, some of whom have now played an amazing number of high-level games for young fellas in a minor union.

When they go on to bigger and better things, they will hopefully remember the grounding they received in little old Mid Canterbury, a union that punches way above its weight on the rugbt patch.

Best recent rugby moment: (and no, it certainly wasn’t standing around freezing in Mayfield in the most atrocious conditions in years): The Baabaas bringing ‘The Wall’ against the Maori.

A classic old move, still legal as far as I can tell, and highly entertaining and enjoyable to watch - and devilishly difficult to counter, because the ball can go so many ways. Brilliant!

Dragons in danger A change of scenery might just be what the doctor ordered to get St George Illawarra’s season back on track, says winger Jason Nightingale. After losing six games in a row, the Dragons have slipped outside the top eight and Nightingale believes facing the Melbourne Storm on neutral territory in New Zealand, and their first trip out of NSW since the third round, could rejuvenate their campaign. “Not going down to Melbourne is pretty beneficial and to get away from Sydney is always nice as well,” the Kiwi international said.

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Another year for Lyons Manly captain Jamie Lyon’s future at the Sea Eagles has been guaranteed, but the NRL club remains quiet on coach Geoff Toovey amid reports he’ll be sacked within the week as part of a mass cleanout. The Sea Eagles quickly moved to quash speculation Lyon would be tapped on the shoulder this week, promising the skipper would be a part of their squad for 2016. “Jamie Lyon’s position at our club has never been in question - he will be very much part of our team next season,” CEO Joe Kelly said in a statement. However, Kelly stopped short of offering the same commitment to other players reportedly set to be dumped in the summer, including Luke Burgess, Feleti Mateo, Willie Mason and Justin Horo.

- AAP

Shot-clock wanted Cronulla’s Shane Flanagan has joined the chorus of coaches calling for a shotclock to be introduced on NRL video referees. A day after supercoach Wayne Bennett called for the change, Flanagan echoed the idea. In a move designed to make the game more entertaining for fans, the governing body this week announced time restraints would be put on drop-outs and scrums from next year.

Flanagan supported the spirit of the rules, but argued more could be done to cut down on time wasting and the men upstairs should have the stopwatch applied to their decision making.

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Eels in salary rort The Parramatta Eels have become embroiled in a new salary cap rort, with claims that off-the-book payments totalling more than $1 million were made to the club’s star players. The Eels are alleged to have circumvented the NRL’s strict salary cap by utilising third-party payments to top up the salaries of Jarryd Hayne, Chris Sandow and Will Hopoate.

The Sydney Morning Herald reported that controversial former Eels chairman Roy Spagnolo funneled a number of additional payments into front companies set up for his personal property development deals.

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Pinzano, with Darryl Bradley aboard, takes out the Rural Transport R65 at the Ashburton races yesterday. On a day when the favourites took a serious beating, Pinzano, a four-year-old Pins mare trained by Andrew Carston at Riccarton, paid $23.20 for the win and headed up a juicy $3153.30 trifecta with Diamond Edge (Rosie Myers) and Maggie’s Secret (Lee Callaway).

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Results from yesterday’s Ashburton races The weather was fine and the track dead for the Ashburton Races at Ashburton yesterday.

RACE 1 - ASHBURTON RACEWAY FUNCTION CENTRE MAIDEN, $7000, 1200m 3-3 Goodtago (8) D Walsh 1 1-1 Daifuku (5) C Johnson 2 8-8 Mystify Me (7) L Callaway 3 Scratched: Mirage.

Also (in finishing order): 2-2 Emergency Call, 7-7 Lochan Ora, 5-5 Savy Surfer, 10-10 She’s Galvanised, 4-4 Stacey, 9-9 Zah Keisha, 6-6 Flyaway, 11-11 Full Of Excuses.

1-1/4L, Hd, Lg hd. Time: 1:12.91. Win: $5.20. Places: $2.10, $1.40, $4.90. Quinella: $7.30. Trifecta: $229.90 (8,5,7). First4: $614.80 (8,5,7,4).

Trainer: Mike McCann, Riccarton. Breeding: 3 f Perfectly Ready (AUS)-Burscay (AUS).

RACE 2 - VICTORY LIME RATING 75, $8000, 1200m 2-2 Rivertaine Coup (5) C Johnson 1 5-7 Back In The Day (7) R Bishop 2 1-1 A Bob Short (1) J Lowry 3 Scratched: Rorippa, Pinzano.

Also (in finishing order): 10-10 Killa Question, 6-5 Vitesse Rose, 4-4 Ripple, 3-3 Somethings Burning, 7-6 Ironworker, 9-9 Stormy Lass, 11-11 Lord Of The Stars, 8-8 Ask Me. 1L, Nk, 1-1/4L. Time: 1:12.40. Win: $7.20. Places: $2.20, $3.60, $1.40. Quinella: $41.40. Trifecta: $236.60 (5,7,1). First4: $1831.40 (5,7,1,3). Double: $37.80 (8/5), $23.60 (8/7).

Trainer: M & M Pitman, Riccarton. Breeding: 4 m Pins (AUS)-Rivertaine.

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RACE 3 - PAUL SUMMERFIELD PLUMBING MAIDEN, $7000, 1200m 10-10 Metalworker (2) L Callaway 1 7-9 Backhand (9) H Bennet 2 5-5 The Browne Keeper (8) C Johnson 3 All Started.

Also (in finishing order): 3-3 Lord Beaver, 12-11 I Am Not, 1-1 Oakura, 8-7 Zah Good One, 9-8 Your Honour, 4-4 Reynen Rose, 6-6 Its No Secret, 1313 Deesse de La Mode, 11-12 Mayday, 2-2 Penny Perfect (Lost rider).

Nk, 3/4L, Lg hd. Time: 1:13.72. Win: $46.50. Places: $8.60, $7.60, $2.80. Quinella: $496.20. Trifecta: $2113.30 (2,9,8). First4: $3812.10 (2,9,8,1).

Trainer: Mike McCann, Riccarton. Breeding: 4 g King’s Chapel (AUS)-Andalan (AUS).

RACE 4 - TREMBATH PLUMBING/CHERI TREMBATH RACE ST, $7000, 2100m 3-3 Rapt N Red (7) R Hannam 1 6-6 Mustang Sally (10) R Myers 2 5-5 Lady Em (9) D Bradley 3 All Started.

Also: 9-8 Indian Burt, 4-4 High Commissioner, 7-7 Master Cubitt, 12-12 Jamie Lee, 1-2 Location, 10-10 Chaparral’s Jet, 8-9 Perfect Secret, 11-11 Loyalle Issy, 2-1 D’Ellis (Pulled up).

1-1/4L, 1/2 hd, 1-1/4L. Time: 2:16.30. Win: $7.50.

Places: $2.70, $3.30, $3.20. Quinella: $46.30.

Trifecta: $690.60 (7,10,9). First4: $11570.30 (7,10,9,4). Quaddie: $6981.30 (8/5/2/7). Double: $105.20 (2/7), $180.40 (2/10). Treble: $3845.10 (5/2/7).

Trainer: Sarah Haisma, Rangiora. Breeding: 5 m

Painted Black (JPN)-Atarina.

RACE 5 - RURAL TRANSPORT RATING 65, $7000, 1400m 9-9 Pinzano (19) D Bradley 1 1-1 Diamond Edge (1) R Myers 2 12-13 Maggie’s Secret (14) L Callaway 3 Scratched: Sir Lindauer, Keynote, Wilma Rudolf.

Also (finishing order): 6-3 Percy Possum, 13-12 Gild The Lily, 5-6 Popp ‘N Lindauer, 10-11 High Viz, 11-10 The Energizer, 3-4 Carmen Sandiego, 7-7 Kevildo, 16-16 Setarime, 4-5 Flossy The Cat, 8-8 Soviet Song, 15-15 Force Majeure, 2-2 Harmonize, 14-14 Owe The Ransom.

1-1/2L, Lg hd, 1L. Time: 1:26.31.

Win: $23.20. Places: $6.10, $2.00, $7.60. Quinella: $56.80. Trifecta: $3153.30 (19,1,14). First4: Not Struck. Sub: Diamond Edge (1).

Trainer: Andrew Carston, Riccarton. Breeding: 4 m Pins (AUS)-Martini.

RACE 6 - ROBBIES BAR & BISTRO OPEN HANDICAP, $12000, 1400m 2-3 Fastfoot (5) R Hannam 1 1-1 Silhouette Noire (6) S Collett 2 5-2 Rockahoy (3) R Myers 3 All Started.

Also: 6-6 Sir Singo, 7-7 Gottagetmywoohoo, 4-4 Chapel Star, 3-5 Uppland.

1-3/4L, 1-3/4L, Nk. Time: 1:24.97. Win: $5.70.

Places: $2.90, $1.60. Quinella: $6.30. Trifecta: $90.20 (5,6,3). First4: $339.10 (5,6,3,4). Double: $94.70 (19/5), $19.00 (19/6+).

Trainer: Steve Tyler, Wingatui. Breeding: 5 g Iffraaj (GB)-Catch The Day.

RACE 7 - ASHBURTON MSA LIQUOR CENTRE MAIDEN, $7000, 1600m 3-3 Court Order (2) D Walsh 1 4-4 Bahhare Babe (7) K Williams 2 1-1 Alpine Julz (5) C Johnson 3 Scratched: Your Honour.

Also (in finishing order): 5-6 She’s Riveting, 6-5 Eyes Wide Shut, 2-2 Opihi Ranger, 10-10 In Her Wake, 11-12 Elusive Flirt, 9-9 Our Tinkerbelle, 1211 Cafe Noir, 7-7 Setyourspiritfree, 8-8 I’m Ruby.

3/4L, 2L, Lg nk. Time: 1:40.16. Win: $6.40.

Places: $2.00, $2.80, $1.60. Quinella: $24.10. Trifecta: $151.20 (2,7,5). First4: $1073.90 (2,7,5,4).

Trainer: Brian Court, Broadfield. Breeding: 3 g Pins (AUS)-Ombre Rose.

RACE 8 - HAPPY RETIREMENT ROB FIELDER RATING 75, $8000, 1600m 6-4 Kodema (9) A McKay 1 5-6 Do Uno Whoiam (12) J Lowry 2 1-1 Dominio (6) R Bishop 3 Scratched: Astroturf.

Also: 11-11 Davone Code, 4-5 Mr Costa Cugat, 2-2 Cody Cat, 3-3 Revelator, 9-9 Ishipal, 10-10 Absolution, 13-13 Radinka, 8-8 Pennys From Heaven, 12-12 Gartartan Lad, 7-7 Lightning Lucy.

1/2L, 3-1/4L, 1-1/4L. Time: 1:38.23. Win: $8.90.

Places: $2.60, $3.00, $1.70. Q: $35.80. Tri: $313.70 (9,12,6). First4: $6643.60 (9,12,6,10). Quaddie: $4777.90 (19/5/2/9). Place6: $1088.10 (2,8,9/7,9 ,10/1+,14,19/5,6+/2,5+,7/6+,9,12). Double: $35.00 (2/9), $20.60 (2/12). Treble: $287.70 (5/2/9).

Trainer: Russell McKay, Ashburton. Breeding: 5 g Perfectly Ready (AUS)-Purnima (AUS).

In brief No fiddling around The addition of blinkers may see Stradivarius play a different tune in today’s $50,000 Ford Ryder Stakes at Levin.

The impressive colt has won only one of his three starts, but that record would be significantly better with just a touch of luck. Last start, he was narrowly beaten by talented Amanula at Ruakaka, but that was as good as a win. “Overall it was a terrific run,” says trainer Lee Somervell. - NZME

Sea King favourite Sea King is favourite to turn the tables on Bashboy in Sunday’s Grand National Steeplechase at Ballarat. The Wanganui jumper is currently the market leader to deny Bashboy, who reigned supreme when they met last time out in the Crisp Steeplechase, a third consecutive victory in the 4500 metre feature.

Richard Cully will replace Matt Gillies aboard Sea King, who transferred from Kevin Myers’ care to Paddy Payne’s Victorian stable for this campaign.

- NZME

Whangarei gallops Today at Ruakaka Raceway

Whangarei RC Venue: Ruakaka Meeting Date: 25 Jul 2015 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9 1 12.20pm (NZT) COWLEY’S HIRE CENTRE MAIDEN 1200 $10,000, MAIDEN, 1200m 1 7355x Oblivion (7) 58.5......................S McKay (a3) 2 6 Lancaster (10) 58.5 .......................M McNab 3 Devil’s Tower (2) 58.5 ...................... S Spratt 4 Dontbreakmyheart (5) 58.5 ...........P Holmes 5 222x Eyes Of Love b (6) 56.5 .................V Colgan 6 372x2 Palace Talk b (8) 56.5........................L Innes 7 6x9x5 Livingston (9) 56.5 ............................M Chui 8 50 Karaka Dawn (12) 56.5 ...................A Collett 9 0800x Holly Rose (13) 56.5 ......... U Holmquist (a3) 10 60 Katango (11) 56.5 ...................... Z Moki (a3) 11 00x Louisiana Jazz (14) 56.5 ............G Cooksley 12 008x7 Lowrider (1) 56.5 .................A Schwerin (a3) 13 5597 Procrastinate h (3) 56.5 ..................S Collett 14 Royal Vision h (4) 56.5 .................... R Jones 2 12.50pm WHANGAREI ITM R85 1200 $20,000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1200m 1 x7510 One Cool Message dm (5) 59.5 . Z Moki (a3) 2 24276 Elusive Gold dm (9) 58..................M McNab 3 80764 D’Cash Man tdh (6) 55.5 ............D Chin (a3) 4 155x6 Close Up d (8) 55 ............................A Collett 5 176x2 Rich Billie Marsh d (1) 54 .. U Holmquist (a3) 6 88722 First Class d (3) 54..........................S Collett 7 0x111 In Flight tdh (7) 54 ........................... S Spratt 8 1124x Talented Kirky b (4) 54 ......................M Chui 9 77x86 Clubs Choice td (2) 54 3 1.20pm CROFT POLES R65 1200 $17,500, Rating

65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 0x232 Sono Veloce d (10) 59................G Cooksley 2 12643 Martiniz Special dmb (2) 58.5 .... Z Moki (a3) 3 80347 Twin Fighter (6) 58.5 ..................... R Norvall 4 81 Rico tdh (1) 58 ................................ S Spratt 5 21 Silencer tdh (7) 58.............................L Innes 6 1x Steadfast (4) 58..........................M Sweeney 7 136x0 Prince Henry d (9) 57.5.................M McNab 8 9110x Promises (3) 57..............................V Colgan 9 1x068 Cookie Monster td (5) 57 ........S McKay (a3) 10 40423 Overnightsensation tdh (11) 56.......S Collett 11 x00x0 Priority (8) 56 ..................................A Collett 12 310x0 Twice Smitten d (12) 54 .....................M Hills 4 1.50pm TAVISTOCK SYNDICATE OWNERS 2YO 1000 $17,500, 2YO SW+P, 1000m 1 x2x63 Wawrinka (5) 57.5 ......................M Sweeney 2 0x2 De Niro (15) 56 .......................S McKay (a3) 3 3x9x Kilmac (16) 56 ................................. R Jones 4 6x Rapid Rise h (11) 56 .....................P Holmes 5 Aussie Eagle (2) 56 ...........................L Innes 6 3x Speeding Ticket (14) 54 ..................A Collett 7 94x Indy (3) 54 ......................... U Holmquist (a3) 8 4x70 Irdy’s Girl h (12) 54.............................M Hills 9 Angel Van Haarlem (9) 54 ...............S Collett 10 5 Boobaa b (10) 54 ...........................V Colgan 11 Strada Cavallo (4) 54 ....................M McNab 12 Muscadet h (8) 54 ......................D Chin (a3) 13 Sonorous (7) 56 .............................. S Spratt 14 Thewayweroll h (1) 54 15 Sundae (13) 54 ..........................G Cooksley 16 Belvedere (6) 56 Em: Sonorous, Thewayweroll, Sundae, Belvedere

5 2.26pm ITM WHANGAREI CUP $25,000, OPEN HAN-

DICAP, 2100m 1 0x714 Bechtolsheimer tdm (1) 59 ..............S Collett 2 8x699 The Jungle Boy tdm (8) 58.5 ..........V Colgan 3 8x954 Canterino td (6) 55 ....................S McKay (a) 4 30x84 Hydrogen d (5) 55 .........................P Holmes 5 x5570 Sir Elmo dm (4) 55 ........................M McNab 6 08081 Uncle Shayne tdmh (3) 55 .............. S Spratt 7 00778 Smartly (10) 54 ..........................G Cooksley 8 55272 Loves The Show h (7) 54 ...................M Hills 9 51123 Smedley tdmb (2) 54 .......................A Collett 10 4x460 Kidnapped tdm (9) 54 6 2.56pm ITM/GIB OPEN 1400 $25,000, OPEN HANDICAP, 1400m 1 61556 Antonio Lombardo tdm (4) 59 .S McKay (a3) 2 9008x Deane Martin t (10) 55.5 ............G Cooksley 3 66637 Goldminer td (2) 54.5 4 253x1 Oceania dm (3) 54 ........................M McNab 5 7x921 Faraway Eyes tdmh (8) 54 ..A Schwerin (a3) 6 38025 To Be Sure tdbh (7) 54 ....................S Collett 7 309x9 Miss Pelear dm (11) 54 8 9x372 Britt Ekland td (6) 54 ....................... S Spratt 9 12153 Illuminati tdm (5) 54 ...................V Gatu (a3) 10 40624 Vincent Street (9) 54 .......................A Collett 11 67155 Werio m (1) 54 ...................................M Hills 7 3.33pm 91.6 MORE FM MAIDEN 1600 $10,000, MAIDEN, 1600m 1 522 Pieomie b (12) 58.5.......................M McNab 2 x7202 Super Ready h (11) 58.5................. S Spratt 3 Dx452 Serengetti Sun h (6) 58.5 ....S Collett 4 427 Fortius (13) 58.5............................P Holmes

5 3 Lord Bentley (1) 58.5 ........................L Innes 6 863 Two Gee’s (4) 58.5 .....................M Sweeney 7 x80x4 Ifra Dancer (14) 58.5 ..................G Cooksley 8 04 Stabikraft (9) 58.5 .............................M Chui 9 x4004 Up On The Roof h (3) 58.5.............. R Jones 10 0849 Goldchi (8) 58.5 .................................M Hills 11 36698 Be Yourself (15) 58.5 .................. Z Moki (a3) 12 x3454 Warzone h (7) 56.5 ........................V Colgan 13 x0677 Amparo h (5) 56.5 ...........................A Collett 14 x8x00 Malala h (10) 56.5 ...................S McKay (a3) 15 000x0 King Tute h (2) 58.5 ....................D Chin (a3) Emergency: King Tute 8 4.07pm BAY OF ISLANDS ITM R75 1400 $18,500, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1400m 1 80764 D’Cash Man tdh (11) 60.5 2 12731 The Rich Lister td (7) 58 ...............P Holmes 3 618x0 Riot Act tmh (14) 57.5 .........A Schwerin (a3) 4 15443 Vibrant Moss (1) 56.5.....................V Colgan 5 58634 Big Voices tdh (13) 56 ...................M McNab 6 x68x9 Piazzetta d (9) 56 ............................S Collett 7 1289x El Pescado db (3) 55.5...............G Cooksley 8 3092x Pherozardo m (2) 55.5 ....................A Collett 9 x9x51 Rockwell t (6) 55.5 ............................L Innes 10 0x076 Sky Idea td (8) 55..............................M Chui 11 81722 Opera Knight d (10) 54.5 12 10822 Diamond Rose m (12) 54 ...................M Hills 13 x1655 Aimees Babe th (5) 54 ............S McKay (a3) 14 4x4x0 Zuccato (4) 54 ................................. S Spratt 9 4.47pm CAMBRIDGE STUD R65 1600 $17,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 55277 Stand Your Ground dh (4) 59 .......... S Spratt 2 18254 Charlie Pride h (3) 58.5 ...................S Collett

3 717x2 Private Hero (2) 58.5.........................L Innes 4 x4962 The Mig t (13) 58.5..........................A Collett 5 75515 Heath dm (17) 58 ....................S McKay (a3) 6 00x18 Heeza Dreimer m (5) 58 ............ Z Moki (a3) 7 14972 Raaj (7) 58 ...................................... R Jones 8 x9500 Elroi dm (6) 57.5 ...........................P Holmes 9 x6562 Lamason (12) 57.5 ........................M McNab 10 x10x9 Oscar Legend (1) 57.5 11 x3221 Big Dreamer td (14) 56.5 ...............V Colgan 12 0x046 Eight To Rule (15) 56 ................ R Scott (a4) 13 x4400 Knight Court m (16) 56 ..............M Sweeney 14 21406 Rubee d (8) 55.5 15 x0870 Katy O’Beel (9) 54......................G Cooksley 16 96605 Huckleberry Flyer h (11) 55.5 ............M Hills 17 x5797 Savabella Rose (10) 54 18 600x0 Cast A Spell m (18) 54.5 Emergencies: Katy O’Beel, Huckleberry Flyer, Savabella Rose, Cast A Spell Blinkers on: Cookie Monster, Priority (R3), Wawrinka, Indy (R4), Illuminati (R6), Malala (R7), Riot Act (R8), Knight Court, Huckleberry Flyer (R9) Blinkers off: Ifra Dancer, King Tute (R7), Raaj (R9) Winkers on: Goldchi (R7), Raaj (R9) SELECTIONS Race 1: Eyes Of Love, Palace Talk, Lancaster, Katango Race 2: Close Up, In Flight, First Class, One Cool Message Race 3: Silencer, Sono Veloce, Cookie Monster, Steadfast Race 4: Angel Van Haarlem, Wawrinka, Aussie Eagle, Boobaa Race 5: Loves The Show, Smartly, Uncle Shayne, Canterino Race 6: Antonio Lombardo, Faraway Eyes, Illuminati, Britt Ekland Race 7: Pieomie, Warzone, Super Ready, Serengetti Sun Race 8: The Rich Lister, Vibrant Moss, D’Cash Man, Rockwell Race 9: Big Dreamer, Private Hero, Stand Your Ground, The Mig

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Saturday, July 25, 2015

ADVERTISING FEATURE

Ashburton Business Estate – ideal business hub Ashburton’s purpose-built, Business Estate – located just minutes from Ashburton town centre – is a compelling option for existing businesses looking to expand, businesses choosing to come to the district, as well as appealing to those setting up a new business in this Councilowned development.

Opened by the Prime Minister in 2011, Ashburton Business Estate is a two-stage development with 20 of the 41 sections in stage one either sold, under contract or in negotiation.

James Webb, Ashburton District Council’s Commercial Manager, says those companies who have already established themselves at Ashburton Business Estate are capitalising on the advantages the development offers.

“Ashburton Business Estate’s modern facilities, flexible options and affordable rates have seen a range of companies start operations here including warehousing, light manufacturing, agri-business, food processing

and heavy engineering firms,” says Mr Webb.

“The strength of the agribusiness sector in Ashburton is opening up a range of opportunities to support that sector with irrigation, food processing and general farm support sec-

tors being particularly strong.

“The fact that Ashburton is relatively close and convenient to Christchurch also make it an attractive business option.

“The Council-owned estate is proving an attractive location for new businesses to the district

and for local business looking to expand.

“We offer companies lease, or lease to buy options and stage one sections can also be further subdivided to meet buyer’s specific requirements”, he says.

The most recent business to

have secured a place at Ashburton Business Estate will see the development of a goat milk infant formula processing facility.

The sale of lot 17 to New Zealand Dairy Collaborative Group (NZDCG) at the estate went unconditional in March this year. NZDCG Managing Director Solomon Ling says “We are pleased to be in Ashburton. We have heard great things about the district and the Ashburton District Council staff have been very helpful which has given us a lot of confidence to establish our overseas operation here.”

Mayor Angus McKay says the Ashburton Business Estate was set up to develop opportunities for businesses to come to Ashburton and build new enterprises or expand existing ones, and the venture proposed by NZDCG is a perfect example of this.

To find out more, see ashburtondc.govt.nz Phone: James Webb, Commercial Manager, Ashburton District Council 03 307 7700

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Saturday, July 25, 2015

ADVERTISING FEATURE

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Sebco, Fuel Storage Great opportunity of Systems Ltd office lease and storage

Fuel Storage Systems Ltd of Ashburton, manufacturers of the Sebco range of diesel tanks, Adblue tanks and waste oil tanks, are located at 16 JB Cullen Drive in the Ashburton Business Estate. In January 2014 the business moved into a new purpose built workshop and office facility in the Estate.

“The location and premises are perfect for our business. When we were looking at new sites to build on, a centralised location was vital. The site means we easily receive freighted materials from suppliers, and can efficiently dispatch completed products. Having good access to State Highway One makes life easier for all.

We have been based in Mid Canterbury for a number of years now, so it was important for us to continue that relation-

ship with the local farming and industry community. Many of our initial customers are here, Mid Canterbury continues to be an important market for our product. That locality goes a long way.” Says Managing Director, Ed Harrison.

Sebco are proud to be based in Mid Canterbury and providing quality innovative products all over New Zealand.

They are the only EPA approved supplier of compliant plastic diesel tanks in NZ. Their products are proving popular through their reliability and quality, meeting the needs of the farming and industry sectors. These Sebco tanks are designed for quality, with the product making life cleaner, safer and easier for the end user. www.sebco.co.nz

A year ago, Rural Transport Ltd moved to their new premises and haven’t looked back. The team enjoyed their move to the new industrial park on Northpark Road where they have a custom built site better able to service their customers. Featuring better storage and parking facilities as well as a modern administration building in a quiet environment, the yard encompasses 12 acres.

If this tranquil setting seems right for your business than you should view Rural Transport’s upstairs office space in their modern, light administration building. The office space is available for long term lease with 145 square metres of an open-plan sunny workspace that can be customized to suit any tenant. The office

is all wired for network cabling and has fibre ducting installed already to meet all your technology requirements in running a comtemporary office. It also offers a small, convenient kitchen and independent toilet. For any business looking for a nice and quiet location for their office, this space available at Rural Transport would be ideal.

Coupled with that Rural Transport also offer short and long term storage and managed warehousing. This can be bulk products, palletized products and mixing of bulk products such as fertiliser or lime mixes.

For all you enquiries about our office lease and storage, contact Rural Transport Ltd today.

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Ashburton Business Park is the result of forward thinking by the local council. It is an excellent asset for the Mid Canterbury District and as a construction company Thompson Group are geared to support businesses wishing to make use of this commercial area. To have the development, roading and services already in place means there are not hidden development costs that appear during the installation of infrastructure phase or undisclosed contributions surprising the developer. It means a developer can establish a realistic project development cost and make informed decisions when buying a space and working through the feasibility phase. This is a great platform to launch off backed up by excellent support by Ashburton District Council.

To-date, we have completed a project for Rural Transport with a two-storeyed Office block and 3000m2 Freight Depot with a 1200m2 lean-to canopy which is perfect for loading and unloading of trucks in all-weathers at the entrance to the park and currently constructing a truck wash; Canterbury Longrun Roofing’s iron and flashing factory and office are situated in the park constructed with insulated sandwich concrete panel walls; Sebco Fuel Storage’s office and storage facility; and Midland Honey Processing’s factory with office and a honey facility at the rear. Watch out for more projects in the pipeline.

Thompson are continually expanding their knowledge and expertise in the design and construction field and offer capability that is far reaching for clients. The variety of projects being currently undertaken are an Events Centre/Sports Complex including two courts, conference room and cafe; a 15m high distribution centre including a refrigerated storage facility with frost heave protection installed in the floor; one 10,000m2 bulk store with 67m clear span and 9 metre clearance under the steel suiting tipping vehicles; two 3000m2 clear bulk stores with lean-to loading areas attached; and a Challenge Service Station with retail outlet.

Our 37 years in construction and range of experience is vast giving confidence to many clients to lean on us while we design, manage and construct their projects from conceptual design to turn key occupation. Many projects undertaken are two-storeyed offices or wide open showroom areas, large clear span warehouses or bulk stores.

To continue providing surety on delivery our logistics side of the company group has expanded to provide a team of production overseers, in-house transport and craneage. The company group has invested in large machinery for lifting and cranage over the past three years giving us an ever increasing capacity, ensuring we have the best tools for the job, ensuring we maintain a high level of health and safety, deliver in a timely fashion and keeping our excellent record of efficiency.

We offer comfort to clients with delivery of the whole package – we work to the clients agreed timeline and are not restricted by waiting for others to find space in their schedules to slot us in. With complete control over the fabrication of building components like in-house steel fabrication and precast tilt slab manufacture means meeting deadlines is easily achieved, and our accuracy is supported by strong 3D modelling capability from which fabrication drawings are created. This accuracy leads to very minimal changes required onsite, in turn eliminating delays through onsite remedial work. We proudly offer our guarantee of “if it works in 3D then it works onsite”.

Backing up the whole process are the architectural and structural capabilities within our design team. The company invests regularly in the latest design technology, training, and keeping up our skills to be at the forefront of the industry for design.

The Thompson Design Team offers services from a wide range of skills backed up by practical experience learnt over the years which results in structures which are time and budget efficient: • Conceptual Design, 3D modelling and fly-throughs • Structural Design and Detailing • Architectural Design and Detailing • Council drawings and documentation • Fire Engineering

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Many factors influence the design process such as, The District Plan the NZ Building Code, Structural Engineering and Fire Engineering. By dealing with all these factors in one design team, this helps reduce the risk of issues later on and can reveal any extra unexpected costs at an earlier stage of the project.

By using up-to-date technology we can portray the design to the client using a media pack allowing realistic illustration of the finished build during this phase. Artist impressions of 3D renders, movie generated ‘fly arounds’ and 4D videos of construction builds are just a few areas we have available. These offer excellent visual communication to our clients and construction crews as they visually demonstrate the finished product. This results in the client having an excellent understanding of how the project will look, fit together and work for them long before the physical build is undertaken.

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EXECUTIVE HOME CLEANING & GARDENING LIMITED Sandra & John

03 307 8184 or 027 292 0180 Professional service and a friendly team for a job well done, qualified gardener.

MOBILE MOWER SERVICING • Rotary Mowers • Ride-on Mowers • Water Blasters • Small Motor Repairs

• Reel Mowers • Chainsaws • Rotary Hoes • Generators

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HEAT PUMPS KEEP YOUR HOME THE PERFECT TEMPERATURE

HEAT PUMPS Perfect all year round

• Wall or floor mounted available • Most models will continue to heat even with outside temperatures of minus 15°C

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Phone Paul Crequer, your local authorised Daikin dealer for a free quote on all domestic and commercial systems phone 0274 362 362 or 308 4573.

HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVER LICENCING Certified Assessor for licencing from Learner to Full • Licence classer 2 - 5 • Wheels, tracks & roller endorsements • NZTA Certified • Tranzqual Assessor Drive Rite - But Keep Left

Contact Paul McCormick

Phone 03 307 7402 Mob 027 433 5766

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

ATTENTION: PROPERTY OWNERS For your rural, residential and commercial property maintenance, contact us.

• Landscape and garden renovations • Ride-on lawn mowing • Gardening • Hedge trimming • Clean-ups

Don, Sue & Chris Cooper 027 339 6350 or a/h 03 308 9257

Stan Keeley, Owner

Ph 307 0002 - Mobile 021 88 34 36

Roofing Specialists We specialise in:

•New roofs and re-roofs •Five Rib roofing •Corrugated roofing •Fascia, spouting and downpipes •Qualified fixers.

Free Measure & Quote

03 307 0593 or 0508-453-696 42 J.B. Cullen Drive

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PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTORS If you are renovating or building a new home you need someone to trust in all your PAINTING and DECORATING NEEDS – Commercial or Residential.

• Interior decorating • Exterior decorating

• Wallpapering • Waterblasting • Roof painting

For any enquiries call us today on Ph/Fax 308-8432 Mob 0274 332 259 Email: trudgeon@vodafone.co.nz

How do you put a dollar value on keeping your property protected?

Protect your biggest asset with a home security camera package from Masterguard Call me today for a free, no obligation quote

Hartley Curd phone 0800 788 393 or 021 328 301 57 Dobson Street, Ashburton.

We provide • Morris lubricants • A full range of filters for all types of vehicles and machinery • Powerbuilt tools with a life-time warranty

Call Merv today on 021 743 980 FRIENDLY SERVICE - GREAT PRICES

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Ashburton Painters & Decorators specialise in: • Interior & exterior Painting • Wall papering Call today for a FREE QUOTE • Gib stopping Quentin 027 2828 909 Phil 027 2828 908

GODSELL BRICKLAYING • Houses • Archways

• Feature Walls • Fireplaces

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Lindsay 027 555 5575 150 Smithfield Rd, Ashburton doakys@xtra.co.nz - 03 308 1248

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For a free measure and quote phone 308 2966 Custom made for your home PHONE 308 2966 51 Robinson Street, Ashburton www.lysaghtltd.co.nz

Continuous Spouting

Need new spouting, fascia and downpipes?

Give Ben a call for a free quote. All jobs guaranteed.

Enquire about our leaf and snow guard product.

Manufacturers and installers of continuous spouting, fascia and downpipes.

Ben Kruger • Phone 308 4380 or 027 390 1027 • email: benkruger@xtra.co.nz • www.alpscontinuousspouting.co.nz

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FREE Use our trailer free of charge on your moving day or for your community event Enquiries and bookings call

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Receptionist / Office Junior EA Networks is a leading co-operative infrastructure company that owns the electricity distribution network, a fibre communication network, provides maintenance of electrical reticulation systems, and has 50% ownership in a leading irrigation network.

EA Networks is currently seeking to fill the above position. The role is a permanent full-time position (8am to 5pm).

The key responsibilities for this position will include: • Greeting customers and visitors in person • The first point of contact for incoming telephone calls • General administration support • General data entry • General office duties

We Help Save Lives

This is an opportunity for someone with good personal and computer skills, to join one of Mid-Canterbury’s cornerstone companies, which is committed to its staff and offers a friendly team environment.

We help save lives every day through the research and development of improved diagnosis, be er prediction and treatment of heart disease in our hospital and community.

If this sounds like a position for you, please email your CV and covering letter to: Ronnie Campbell

email: rcampbell@eanetworks.co.nz

Applications close on the 31st July 2015 EA Networks is a drug free workplace. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test.

PART-TIME SENIOR STYLIST

A position has become available for a senior stylist. We are looking for a highly motivated person to join our team.

The applicant would need to have the following: •A high level of skill •To have a vibrant personality and to work freely with staff and clientele •To have a passion to manage and further their skills If it sounds like you, please call or email: Mandy 03 308 9127 / 027 759 4411 panachehstudio@yahoo.co.nz

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Bricklayer to join a small, busy team to work on new houses. Must have at least three years experience, take pride in their work and have own transport.

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Sports Facility Opportunities The EA Networks Centre, boasting four indoor pools, four indoor courts and a gym, has now opened and demand is surpassing expectations.

We need more staff to join our team to ensure the centre continues to deliver the highest quality experience for our community.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic indviduals to join our team in the following positions:

• Lifeguards (full time and casual) As a Lifeguard you will ensure our customers are safe in the pools and ensure the aquatic area is maintained to a high standard. If you are 16 or older, able to swim 200m within 4 – 6 minutes, hold or are willing to obtain a first aid certificate and able to work the wide range of hours our facility is open to the public, then we want to hear from you.

• Learn to swim Instructors (initially casual, potentially part time) Working in our purpose built facility, you will help us deliver quality swim instruction to a wide range of customers from babies through to adults. We’re looking for outgoing individuals who are creative, motivating and have the ability to coach others to achieve results to work part time during the week, evenings and weekends.

• Gym Instructors (casual) Are you passionate about health and fitness and enjoy helping others to reach their goals? We’re looking for casual Gym Instructors to provide extra support during our busy periods or during leave of other team members. You’ll need to be able to relate with a wide range of people and provide sound health and fitness advice (on the job training will be provided).

To find out more about these vacancies and what the Ashburton District Council has to offer you - visit our website.

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers

WATER WELL AND GEOTECHNICAL DRILLERS & OFFSIDERS Christchurch & Southbridge Based

We are currently recruiting for the above positions; experience operating or supporting Dual Rotary, Schramm, Cable Tool, Sonic, Direct Push, CPT, and/or multi-purpose rigs is an advantage but a willingness to learn and develop new skills is essential.

Applicants must have a CLASS 2 LICENCE, be reliable, hardworking and enjoy working outdoors.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing dynamic business with operations throughout New Zealand and the Pacific.

For further information Ph: (03) 324 2571, 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday or email admin@drilling.co.nz

Apprentice Arborist Four Seasons Treecare Ltd, are currently seeking a fit and energetic Apprentice Arborist to join our team servicing Mid Canterbury and surrounding regions.

This is an excellent opportunity to kick-start your career in the exciting arboriculture industry. Applicants will: • Be physically fit and confident with heights • Have a genuine interest in the trade and becoming qualified.

• Have a top attitude and excellent work ethics The successful candidate will be working towards a Certificate in Arboriculture and all gear will be provided.

Any queries please call Lyall - 027 545 9255.

Apply via email or in writing by 10 August 2015.

Four Seasons Treecare Ltd 638 Longbeach Rd, RD4 Ashburton 7774 fourseasonstreecare@xtra.co.nz

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

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Maintenance Manager Southern Pastures operate a cluster of seven dairy farms in Mid & Central Canterbury. We are looking for a Maintenance Manager to carry out regular servicing and maintenance on our properties.

A typical week for the successful applicant will involve approximately a day on each of the following tasks: • Irrigation checks and minor servicing on all pivots, roto-rainers & sprinklers.

• Machinery checks and the scheduling of services on all tractors, generators and motorbikes.

• Repairs and maintenance on farm houses, including house inspections and taking care of minor building repairs.

• Mowing of lawns and garden maintenance around all cowsheds and the company office.

• Other maintenance tasks which will include fencing, farm buildings repairs and effluent system servicing.

This is a full-time position and will require a person with good organisational skills, experience with agricultural machinery and effective communication skills. The successful applicant would need to liaise with the Farm Managers, the Cluster Manager and farm contractors.

The position offers a wide variety of work on different farms with a progressive company who prides itself on implementing best practise on its farming properties.

For further information or to apply, contact Earl McSweeney by email, earl@southernpastures.co.nz

Hammer Hand

We are looking for someone to join our team to help with the construction of our range of pump sheds, hen houses and calf sheds. If you consider yourself to be the true kiwi home handyman, this could be the job for you. Hours could be made flexible to suit your situation.

Please apply in person to: Adams Sawmilling Malcolm McDowell Road, Ashburton

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Love from Dad, Nana, Grandad, Corbin, Uncle Simon and Uncle Daniel. xxxxxxoooooo 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.

Minion cake tin set available for hire.

$20 for 7 days

Advertising & Marketing Consultant Our advertising team is committed to helping businesses promote themselves and reach their target markets by offering them an excellent advertising platform both in print and digitally.

We are currently looking for an Advertising and Marketing Consultant to be part of our great team.

As an Advertising and Marketing Consultant, you will revel in a fast-paced and multi-deadline environment. You will be looking after existing clients as well as targeting new ones and will provide marketing strategies to grow their business both in print and online.

You will be: • Selling advertisements to your existing clients for both print and online • Proactively looking for new clients in our circulation area • Building a great rapport with both existing and new clients • Able to effectively assess client needs • Presenting marketing plans to your clients and help them position their business well within our newspaper and other publications • Positive and driven to deliver your clients and the company the best • Taking responsibility for the content and the proofing of your clients’ advertisements • Currently in New Zealand In return we will provide: • Full time position • Basic salary $35k + OTES’s (circa $45k - $60k pa) • Benefits include mobile phone and a work vehicle you can use within the work hours to visit your clients • Great and enthusiastic team members to work with • Social Club If you think you have what it takes to be a great Advertising and Marketing Consultant and want to be part of a passionate and dynamic team in the media industry, then we would like to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter to:

Desme Daniels General Manager PO Box 77, Ashburton 7740 Or email desme@theguardian.co.nz Applications close Friday, July 31, 2015

Staff Vacancies Calling on all fun loving team players to audition for the following roles in our upcoming major productions-

Role - Casual Cleaner The team at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre is looking for a Casual Cleaner to help maintain all areas of the venue to a high standard. The hours and time of work will vary to suit the events on within the venue, but would mainly be morning and/or evening. This will be a roster position working closely with the other cleaners and staff. On occasions you will need to have the ability to work alone and be responsible for opening and securing the building at the end of your shift. You will need to be physically fit, able to work on stairs and have a common sense approach to carrying out the tasks.

Role - Bar and Catering Staff Our amazing bar and catering team are looking for two additional members who will enjoy working as part of a motivated team who love to exceed our client’s expectations. This is a casual position with days and hours that can be made to suit you where possible, while giving thought to the needs of our clients and the successful operation of the venue. While having had experience in either of these roles would be great, somebody who fits in well as part of a larger cast and is willing to learn should also apply.

If you would like to be part of our nutty but amazing performance, and would like more information, send a brief letter of application by the August 1, 2015 to –

Manager Ashburton Trust Event Centre Box 482, Ashburton 7740

Delivery / Storeperson Ashburton Stapletons is a long established grain and seed company based in Ashburton. An opportunity has arisen for a Delivery/ Storeperson.

Key responsibilities will include: • Delivery of seed and chemical to company clients • General yard duties including assisting in the intake and despatch functions of both seed and chemical • Assisting with the company’s seed dressing and mixing plants You will need to be organised, logical and fit. Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is crucial. A forklift and H.T. licence would be an advantage but is not essential.

Applications should detail recent relevant experience, qualifications and referees.

Please apply to: Delivery / Storeperson Stapletons 2009 Ltd PO Box 380 Ashburton Attention: Mark Frampton Or stapletons@stapletons.co.nz

Evans Quality Meats

We have a full time position available at our Tinwald Butchery for an experienced, qualified Butcher.

Key responsibilities include: • Preparation and production of quality cuts and small goods for our discerning retail and trade customers • Maintain our commitment to very high standards of food safety, housekeeping and health and safety • Provide excellent front of shop customer service To succeed in this role you will need to be a team player with a positive attitude and good communication skills, honest, reliable, well organised and willing to abide by company policies and procedures at all times Applications to be forwarded in writing to:

Netherby Meats We are a successful small butchery operating in the Mid Canterbury area, we are currently looking for staff with experience or with qualifications in the following areas: Knife Hand Butchers Assistant Small goods Operator Homekill Operator

2x Full time calf rearers required to join our team rearing 300 calves.

Excellent facilities and competitive pay rates.

10 minutes from METHVEN at the Mount Hutt foothills.

Shared accommodation is available but would suit someone who can live off farm and travel in.

This is a full time role working alongside one other full time staff member and 1 part time.

This is a great opportunity to work in a great team. As a return, we offer a competitive pay rate and friendly work environment.

Flexible hours and roster. Experience preferable.

To apply please send your CV with cover letter detailing your experience to:

Please call or text Rob for more details 021 543 292.

Robbie Hayes, Evans Quality Meats, P O Box 667, Ashburton 7740

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Dog Registrations 2015/16

TRADES, SERVICES

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

Plus much more FREE loan trailer available!

From a shovel load to a trailer load.

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

TRAVEL

Beckley Coachlines Programme

◊ CHRISTCHURCH REBUILD TOUR August 23, departs 9.30am, includes visit to a new city central hotel, Lyttleton, The Tannery, Cashmere and Halswell.

Tickets $35 - includes lunch

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For further details please contact Leighton Nicol 0274 730 815 or 03 308 2372

www.rurallivestock.co.nz New Zealand owned and operated

For bookings phone

308 7646

WANTED WANTED by tidy, full time workers. Long term parking RURAL TRADING POST around Ashburton/Rakaia for LUCERNE hay, conventional one or two motorhomes. Must bales, Leeston area. Phone have water, power and toilet 021 126 2262. facilities. Please phone 022 366 1725.

Pay your dog registration online

TRADES, SERVICES

TRADES, SERVICES

4 TINT-A-WINDOW solar protective films, UV block, fade, heat and glare control, privacy and safety films for glass. FREE quotes - 20 years local service, Bill Breukelaar - phone 0800 368 468. www.tintawindow.co.nz

COMPUTER PROBLEMS? For Prompt Reliable Service Contact Kelvin Boult, KJB Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot Place, Ashburton. Ph 308 8989.

30yrs Local experience, Same day service if possible, *~ SUPERGOLD discount card welcomed ~*

July is dog registration month.

Save time by re-registering your dog online. www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

Call Andrew to service your heatpumps . . . ElectraServe, for everything electrical Heat Pump filter clean & service check

Have your filters cleaned + receive a 14 point maintenance check.

Urban $89 including GST Rural $99 including GST

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

HML Home care Medical Limited - Ring 0800 700 155 for FREE 24hr Health Advice.

DUTY DOCTORS

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

Gym Company Medical, Cass Street will be the duty doctor for Saturday until 8am Sunday. They will hold surgery from 10am until 12 noon and from 6pm until 7pm. No appointment necessary.

Surgery phone 308 9489.

Tinwald Medical Centre, Archibald Street, will be the duty doctor for Sunday until 8am Monday.

They will hold surgery from 10am until 12noon and from 6pm until 7pm. No appointment necessary. Surgery phone 308 6565.

METHVEN & RAKAIA AREA

Saturday, and Sunday doctor and emergency details - please telephone the Methven Medical Centre, ph 302 8105.

Street, will be open from 9am - 1pm Saturday, from 10am - 1pm Sunday, and from 6pm - 8pm both evenings.

Methven Pharmacy, 101 Main Street, Methven will be open Saturday, from 9am - 1pm.

857 2133 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous. org.nz for more information.

HOSPITAL VISITING HOURS

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

Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS Mon - Fri 5pm 2pm - outside of these hours leave a message. Business Area: Residential Area: Mon - Fri 1pm

ASHBURTON HOSPITAL WARD 1 - DAILY, 10 - 11.30am & 2 - 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.

ASHBURTON REST HOMES

COLDSTREAM HOUSE, CAMERON COURTS and PRINCES COURT all have DAILY, unrestricted visiting.

EMERGENCY DENTIST

If you do not have or cannot contact your Ashburton Hospital DOES NOT regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 provide an accident and emergency service. for the name of the rostered weekend dentist Except in cases of emergency persons requiring in Christchurch. Hours 9am-5pm, Saturdays, medical attention must consult their own or the Sundays and Public Holidays. duty general practitioner. Persons subsequently requiring treatment at Ashburton Hospital must ELPLINE ERVICES have a general practitioners note of referral.

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DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

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MENTAL HEALTH

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

EA NETWORKS CENTRE - POOLS MID CANTERBURY SPCA 20 River Terrace - Phone 03 308 4020 WEEKEND HOURS: Sat & Sun 7am - 7pm.

Public Holidays 10am - 5pm.

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

MAIL CLOSING TIMES

MID CANTERBURY ANIMAL SHELTER - Contact (cats) Tracey 021 1356

SAFE CARE - 24 hr Rape and Sexual

ALCOHOL DRUG HELP LINE Call us free on (0800 787 797).

Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days.

LIFELINE - Toll-Free: 0800 353 353

COMMUNITY SERVICES ART GALLERY

327 West Street, phone 308 1133.

Open Daily: 10am – 4pm Wed: 10am – 7pm

ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192.

Saturday: 10am - 1pm, Sunday 1pm - 4pm

INFORMATION CENTRES

ASHBURTON - Sat 10am until 2pm.

Sun CLOSED. Public holidays from 10am until 2pm. Phone 308-1050.

METHVEN - Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 10am until 3pm.

Phone 302-8955 or methven@i-site.org

BUS DEPARTURES

Reservations & timetables, 24-hour service.

Freephone for reservations: 0800 802 802.

BUSES - Southbound: 9.30am, 3.20pm.

Northbound: 12.30pm, 5.10pm.

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969 or (dogs) Dawn 021 828 350

VETERINARIANS

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

Saturday clinic 9am - 12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Large: John Achten, Matt Hart.

Small: Refer Vet Ent. CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, West Street Clinic, West Street, Ashburton.

Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Steve Williams.

ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 0276 838 000, 149 Cameron St, Ashburton: Duty vet: Ben Hallentstein. Full emergency service all weekend.

VET ENT RIVERSIDE - PH 03 308 2321, 1 Smallbone Dr, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. 24-hour Emergencies: Large: Kate Foxcroft, Ian Hodge, Phil Stoakes. Small:

Juan Gray

NIMAL ERVICES Vet Ent and Vet Life now operate a joint after327 West Street, Asburton. Ph 307 7890. Open weekdays 10am - 4pm, weekends 1pm - 4pm. DOG, STOCK & NOISE CONTROL hours small animal emergency service. To use this service please phone your vet as usual.

Ashburton District Council 03-307-7700 - 24 Research facilities weekday afternoons. hour service.

ASHBURTON MUSEUM

Classifieds www.guardianonline.co.nz PLANTS, PRODUCE

MEETINGS, EVENTS

Leeks

Tele Cucumber Kumara 1kg Parsnip 1kg Mandarins (Easypeel)

$1.99 ea $2.99 bag $2.99 bag $3.99 bag

OPEN 7 DAYS Road The Green Grocer Main SouthTinwald

Fresh Fruit & Vege

308-1095

GRAZING

Grazing Required

PUBLIC NOTICES Canterbury Waterski Association

For Ewes and/or Hoggetts

Owner in North Canterbury (Cheviot) requires a suitable property and person to lamb down up to 500 crossbreed ewes. The stock owner maybe able to provide some labour also for the lambing beat. Due to lamb September 10 onwards. Grazing required late August.

Numbers to suit (50 - 100 per property ok) or more as required. Share-farm them or straight per week grazing rates available for the ewes. Ewes will be killed at weaning time (approx early December) and lambs sent to freezing works or returned to Cheviot if feed conditions allow and have improved .

Hoggett grazing also required September onwards or earlier if available. Longer term preferred .

A.G.M. To be held on Sunday, August 23, 2015 1pm At Cafe IZONE, 15 Radius Loop, Rolleston All welcome.

PERSONAL

TRADES, SERVICES

HOME handyman available.

Minor repairs, painting etc. Ph 027-677-1952.

PLANTS, PRODUCE CONVENTIONAL pea straw.

Weed free. $6 per bale delivered. Ph 027 390 0002.

The Annual Public Meeting of the Ashburton Trust

will be held in the Heron Room at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton on Wednesday, July 29 at 5:00pm AGENDA: 1. Welcome 2. Apologies 3. Confirmation of Minutes from meeting held 7 August 2014 4. Presentation of 2014/15 Annual Report of the Ashburton Trust Consolidated Group 5. General Business

MOTORING HOLDEN VECTRA, 1998, 2 litre, 16V, new rego and wof, excellent tyres, nice condition. Quick sale $2800 ono. Call 03 308 5193 or 027 204 9709.

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

LONELY NIGHTS

Or internet dating disasters. Say goodbye to loneliness and hello to love and happiness!

Someone wonderful is waiting to meet you and your personal matchmakers can put you in touch as soon as today.

Ph 0800 856 640 til 7pm In town or on the land Seniors Welcome Matchmaker since 1989 www.lovesuccess.co.nz

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION AKAROA - CHARMING, spacious holiday home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, all electric heating. Sky, all mod cons, short walk to village.

Phone Brian 307-8000 or 308-6180.

GRAZING

GOOD grass wanted for lamb grazing in spring, mobs 300 plus. Top money for top feed.

Phone Mitch 027 313 1320.

Daily Events Saturday

◊ MARIAN BURNS ”THE 3 MAD FIDDLERS” Operatunity, August 3, Timaru ◊ DISNEY ON ICE August 9, Horncastle Arena @ 5pm ◊ COURT THEATRE “THE LADY KILLER” (COMEDY) August 14, @ 7.30pm

St Andrew’s Havelock Street 10am

St James

Thomson St. 11am

St Paul’s Oxford St. 9.30am

St James

Thomson St. 7pm

308 7646

Jubilee Christian Fellowship

GRAZING

GRAZING available for 200 yearling heifers, long term.

Contact Greg 027 378 6314.

MEETINGS, EVENTS

GRAZING REQUIRED for 400 plus store lambs. Please phone 027 230 2188.

FOR SALE

Ashburton Rowing Club A.G.M. Monday, August 24, 2015 at the Lake House Meeting 7pm Supper to follow Any apologies, nominations, etc, please contact Secretary at ashburtonrowingclub@ gmail.com or on 027 310 2442.

HIRE GENERAL hire.

Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more.

All your DIY / contracting work, Call and see U-Hire Ashburton. 588 East Street.

Open Mon-Fri 7.30 - 5.30pm; Sat 7.30am - 5.00pm; Sunday 8am - 12.30pm. – Ph: 308 8061 A/h: 308 7460 www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

GRAZING

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES (Ashburton)

For bookings phone

Robert Reid Acting Manager

GOOD Quality grazing available with experienced Graziers Mid Canterbury Region. Contact Phone No. 027 227 6075.

DRY firewood for sale - OM pine $210, 3m³. Macro $280.

Blue gum $290. Oak $310.

Prompt delivery. Guaranteed dry. Phone 0274 374 399 or 03 303 7283.

FIREWOOD - semi to dry old man pine - $170, green old man pine - $120, dry bluegum - $250, green bluegum $140. All 3.6m3. Phone Shane James Firewood 303 7063.

SCOOTER’S - new and secondhand three and four wheel electric scooters and wheel chairs. Call Fred Reddecliffe at Electric Mobility Ashburton today.

Phone 308-3602

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

ASIAN - sweet, erotic, tasteful, pretty bombshell, hot lingerie, good massage.

Phone 020 4068 7352.

BRAZILLIAN model, blonde, hot lady, 32 years old, size 10. D bust, cute butt. Sensual massage and more. Phone 027 568 3227.

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Church Services

Beckley Coachlines Programme

LADY at Park Side, July 20.

Enjoyed our talk, would you LIVESTOCK, PETS like to know more? Ex Stoker.

Contact Box No 1060, c/- BUYER of unwanted Ashburton Guardian, PO Box animals. Cattle, bobby calves, 77, Ashburton 7740. horse and all farm animals.

We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 NO MORE 621, A/H 03 348 9439.

To discuss further please contact the stock owner ph 03 319 2920 Hamish or John Fulton 027 432 0061 for further details and opportunities to discuss.

COMPUTER Tuneup and Repairs, New Computer Sales & Setup, Internet setup, Onsite Day Or Evenings and Weekends, LOW FEES, call Robin Johnstone at Networks Firewalls & PCS 308 1440 or 027-768 4058.

ENTERTAINMENT

2 for $2

Specials available from 21/07 - 28/07

TRADES, SERVICES

Ashburton Guardian

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Cnr Cass & Havelock Sts Phone 308 5409 www.ashburtonbaptist.co.nz

10am Every Sunday All welcome

Fear is your enemy but 10am - Morning faith restores the soul.

Service & Communion

Speaker: Pastor Rob Davison 206 Cameron Street Life 2 da Max (Kids Church) Pastors Jim & Ida Heath Ph 308 7511 Creche available Refreshments to follow 6.00pm House of Prayer ALL VERY WELCOME

Assembly Of God Sunday Meeting 10.00am Hakatere Marae SH1, Fairton You are welcome Enquiries Phone 308-8699

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

Join us for an Encounter with Jesus Christ Sundays@10.00am Including Children’s Church Everyone is welcome.

See you at Cnr Cass & Cameron Sts Ph 308 7610 or 308 7062

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

TERRY - sexy, busty, sophisticated, blonde. 46.

Come see me and lets have MISS Eva, attractive and some fun. Friday - Saturday, DESTINY - Tall, busty island, busty, friendly. Straight and beauty, fantasy, pleasure. clean. No texting, no blocked book now. don’t miss out.

Whatever you desire in/out calls will be answered. Phone Phone 022 065 7059. calls. Phone 021 0279 8086. 021 044 0698.

10.00am - 12.00pm VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road. Tinwald.

10.00am - 12.00pm ST ANDREWS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Preloved clothing bargains. St Andrews Anglican Church, Cnr Thomson and Jane Street. Tinwald.

10.00am - 1.00pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. New rooms open for research. Ground floor Heritage Centre, all welcome, West Street.

10.00am - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

5.00pm ASHBURTON MASTERS SWIMMERS SOCIAL EVENINGS. A social group for Masters swimming. E A Stadium, River Terrace.

6.00pm HOLY NAME PARISH. Mass, Holy Name Church, Havelock Street.

9.30am ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH. 8.00am Service and worship with Rev Tevita Taufalele.

ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Baring Square Church Lounge. Baring Sq East.

Holy Communion, Park Street.

10.00am 8.30am ASHBURTON MODEL AERO CLUB. HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH. Radio controlled aeroplane flying, weather Mass, Holy Spirit Church, Thomson St, Tinwald. permitting. Lovetts Road, off Maronan Road.

9.30am 10.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. Worship service led by Rev Henry Mbambo. 48 New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Allens Road.

Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main 9.30am Street, Methven.

ST PAUL’S PREBYTERIAN CHURCH. 10.00am Morning worship led by Rev Lorraine ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Parkinson. All welcome. 65 Oxford Street.

Holy Communion, Park Street.

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 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. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

1.30pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Club and family day, everyone welcome. M.S.A. Grounds, 115 Racecourse Road.

2.00pm ASHBURTON COUNTY SCOTTISH SOCIETY. Ceilidh/Concert, bagpipes, Scottish dancing and singing, raffles and afternoon tea. $5. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

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.

Monday

1.00pm - 4.00pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. New rooms open for research. Ground floor Heritage Centre, East St. All welcome.

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong - counting. Waireka Croquet Clubrooms, Philip Street.

6.00pm RAKAIA REAL WOMEN. Circuit training, 1st time free. St Andrews Church Hall, Bridge Street, Rakaia.

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

7.30pm CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE.

Euchre . Holy Name Parish Hall, Winter Street.

7.30pm HINDS AND DISTRICT CITIZEN ASSOCIATION (HDCA).

To improve Hinds and surrounding areas. Hinds Hall, Davidson Room.

7.30pm ASHBURTON BIRD CLUB. Monthly meeting, Rover Den, Mania-o-roto Scout Park, Chalmers Avenue.

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 Street, Tinwald.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY INC. Open Thursday and Saturday mornings www. toylibrary.ashburtononline.co.nz/ 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.

Sunday

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

9.45am THE PLAINS LADIES PROBUS CLUB. Monthly meeting, Doris Linton Lounge, R.S.A. Cox 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. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. Seafield Road.

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Saturday, July 25, 2015 TV ONE

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6am Te Karere 3 2 0 6:30 Country Calendar 3 0 7am Rural Delivery 7:30 Infomercials 9am Tagata Pasifika 0 9:30 Come Dine With Me UK PGR 3 Noon Real Pasifik 12:30 The Food Truck PGR 3 0 1pm Annabel Langbein The Free Range Cook – Through The Seasons 3 0 1:30 Highway Cops PGR 3 0 2pm Kiwi Living 3 0 3pm Rapid Response PGR 3 0 3:30 F Border Security – International 3 0 4pm NZ Story 3 0 4:30 The Game Chef 0 5pm F The Fishing Show 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Country Calendar 0 7:30 N Outback Truckers PGR Series following the men and women who drive the monster trucks travelling on some of the toughest and most remote roads in Australia. 0 8pm L Lotto 8:05 Outback Truckers PGR 0 8:30 Coronation Street PGR 0 9:30 F Puberty Blues AO 0 10:35 Word Up 3 0 11:10 Best Bits AO 3 0 11:40 Love Child AO 3 0 12:40 Breathless AO 3 0 1:35 Emmerdale PGR 3 0 3:30 Neighbourhood 3 0 4am Infomercials 5:30 The Key Of David

CHOICE TV 6am Better Homes And Gardens 7:30 Heaven’s Kitchen At Large 8:30 Love Nature – Monkey Thieves 9am Love Nature – World’s Wildest City 9:30 Donna Hay – Fast, Fresh, Simple 10am Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen Notebook – Cosmopolitan Cook 10:30 Decks, Docks And Gazebos 11am House Crashers 11:30 Auction Kings Noon My Dream Derelict Home 1pm Beyond River Cottage 1:30 Better Homes And Gardens 3pm American Restoration 3:30 Yard Crashers 4pm Carter Can 4:30 My Dream Room – Kids Edition 5pm Trinny And Susannah’s Makeover Mission Australia 6pm Travels With The Bondi Vet 6:30 Secret Creatures Of Jao 7pm Shark Man 7:30 Natural World – A Wolf Called Storm 8:30 What’s The Catch?

9:30 Toy Hunter 10pm Auction Room 10:30 American Restoration 11pm My Dream Room – Kids Edition 11:30 Carter Can

SUNDAY

Midnight Trinny And Susannah’s Makeover Mission Australia 1am What’s The Catch?

2am Shark Man 2:30 Travels With The Bondi Vet 3am Toy Hunter 4am Auction Room 4:30 Yard Crashers 5am You Live In What?

TV TWO

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TV THREE

FOUR

PRIME

SKY SPORT 1

6am Guess How Much I Love You 3 0 6:10 Transformers Rescue Bots 3 0 6:35 Paw Patrol 0 7am The Jungle Bunch – To The Rescue! 0 7:20 Thunderbirds Are Go 3 0 7:50 Teen Titans Go! 3 0 8:15 Randy Cunningham – 9th Grade Ninja 3 0 8:40 Beware The Batman 3 0 9:10 Regular Show PGR 3 0 9:35 Lab Rats 10am Fresh 10:30 Step By Step 3 0 11am Full House 3 0 11:30 Family Matters 3 Noon Capture PGR 0 1pm Switched At Birth PGR 0 2pm Pretty Little Liars PGR 0 3pm Malibu Country PGR 3 0 3:30 The Neighbors PGR 3 0 4pm The Amazing Race 0 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 My Wife And Kids 0 6pm Wipeout 0 7pm M Inkheart PGR 2008 Adventure. Brendan Fraser. 0 9:05 M Prince Of Persia – Sands Of Time AO 2010 Fantasy Adventure. A fugitive prince and princess must stop a villain who unknowingly threatens to destroy the world with a special dagger that enables the magic sand inside to reverse time.

Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley. 0

6am Charles Stanley 6:30 Gone Fishin’ 3 7am Outdoors With Geoff 3 A professional diver takes the team out to collect crayfish, kina and other kaimoana from downtown Auckland, and teaches them a valuable conservation lesson in the process. 7:30 Infomercials 9:30 The Nation 10:30 Both Worlds 0 11am Survivor – Philippines 3 Noon Project Runway – All Stars PGR 3 12:55 Dream Factory 3 0 1:55 Marae DIY 2:55 Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Home Cooking PGR 3 0 3:25 F Dancing With The Stars New Zealand 3 5pm Outdoors With Geoff 5:30 The Simpsons 3 0 6pm 3 News 7pm Safe Crackers PGR 0 7:30 American Ninja Warrior The Top 30 contenders from the Dallas Qualifier compete in the Dallas Finals course. 0 8:30 Motive AO An investigation into the death of a successful real-estate agent becomes complicated when the primary suspect’s family get involved. 0 9:25 SVU AO 0 10:25 Hannibal AO 3 0

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am Sticky TV 3 8:25 Sidekick 3 8:50 Rocket Power 3 9:15 Power Rangers – Megaforce 3 9:40 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Tree Fu Tom 3 3:25 Infomercials 4:30 Pukana 2 5pm Big Time Rush 3 5:30 Drake And Josh 3 6pm iCarly 3 6:30 M Garfield Gets Real 3 2007 Animated. Comic-strip star Garfield, bored with his life in comics, escapes to the real world.

Voices of Frank Welker, Wally Wingert.

8:05 M The Addams Family PGR 3 1991 Comedy.

The Addams Family is reunited when a greedy lawyer tries to plunder their fortune by planting an imposter in the household.

Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd. 0 10:10 90210 PGR 3

6am Home Shopping 11:30 Rugby League – NRL Fulltime (Highlights) Round 20 of the NRL Premiership.

Noon The Crowd Goes Wild Omnibus 3 2:30 Celebrity Wife Swap USA PGR 3 Gary Busey and his fiancee, who believe they are currently spending their 32nd lifetime together, swap lives with the family of a disgraced evangelist.

3:30 A Year In The Wild 3 In the Cairngorms, Britain’s wildest National Park, a mountain guide, an artist, a gamekeeper and a nature writer discover a land of Arctic extremes.

4:30 Nigellissima 3 5pm Fishing And Adventure 5:30 Prime News 6pm Deal Or No Deal 6:30 Great British Food Revival 7pm Storage Wars – Canada PGR 7:30 The Great Australian Bake Off The six remaining contestants must bake bread.

8:30 Wild Brazil 3 9:40 Silent Witness AO The murders of two women in a house basement pit Jack against an old flame.

10:50 Homes From Hell

6am L Darts – World Matchplay Quarter-finals.

9:30 Golf – Lesson Tee 10:30 The Golf Fix Michael Breed tackles viewer questions, demonstrates useful drills and takes a look at best shots from the weekend.

11:30 World Rugby Noon Grassroots Rugby 1pm Rugby – First XV Revision 2pm #SkySpeed With Greg Murphy and Stephen McIvor.

2:30 Triathlon – ITU World Series (Highlights) Event.

From Hamburg, Germany.

3:30 Tennis – Davis Cup (Highlights) Quarter-finals.

4:30 Athletics – IAAF Diamond League (Replay) London – Day One. 6:30 Rugby – First XV Revision

11:25 M Sherlock Holmes AO 2009 Action. Robert Downey jr, Jude Law, Rachel McAdams. 0 1:55 M The Son Of No One AO 2011 Crime Drama. 0 3:40 The Bachelor Pad AO 0 5:20 Posh Nosh 3 0 5:30 It Is Written 3

11:20 Last Resort AO 3 Chaplin attempts to surrender the Colorado; Kylie and Admiral Shepard target the President. 0 12:20 Infomercials 5am Hillsong 3 5:30 Charles Stanley 3

11pm Punk’d AO Actor Ashton Kutcher plays pranks on other stars.

11:25 Infomercials

11:50 Sleepy Hollow PGR 3 The battle between good and evil comes to a head as sacrifices are made, loyalties tested, and the town of Sleepy Hollow will never be the same.

12:45 Home Shopping

11pm Netball – International (Highlights) 11:30 Fox Sports News Midnight Rugby Championship (Replay) 2am Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) 2:30 L Rugby Championship 5:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights)

MAORI TV 6:30 Pukoro 2 7am Dora Matatoa 2 7:30 Penguins Of Madagascar 2 8am Tribe 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Media Take 3 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Toku Reo 3 2 2pm The Big Hit 2:30 Homai Te Pakipaki 3:30 Rugby League – Fox Memorial Shield Northcote v Port Chevalier.

5:30 Te Kaea 2

THE BOX 6am The Simpsons Super Saturday PG A marathon of Simpson’s episodes. 8:05 The Simpsons PG 8:30 New Girl MS 8:55 Modern Family PGL 9:20 Survivor Marathon PG 12:45 Outback Hunters PG 1:35 Ice Road Truckers PG 2:25 Duck Commander ML 2:50 Smoky Mountain Money PG 3:40 SVU MVS 4:30 The Simpsons Super Saturday PG A marathon of Simpson’s episodes. 7pm The Simpsons PG 7:30 New Girl MS 8pm Modern Family PGL 8:30 Duck Commander ML 9pm Counting Cars PG 9:30 Outback Hunters PG 10:30 Ice Road Truckers PG 11:25 Crossing Lines MV

SUNDAY

12:25 Raw MC 3:10 Crossing Lines MV 4am New Girl MS 4:25 Modern Family PGL 4:50 Duck Commander ML 5:15 Survivor Marathon PG

7:30 Rugby Championship (Replay) South Africa v All Blacks.

From Johannesburg.

9:30 Fox Sports News The latest sports news and previews of sporting action still to come.

10pm Rugby Championship (Highlights) All Blacks v Argentina. From AMI Stadium, Christchurch.

10:30 World Rugby

SKY SPORT 2 6pm Marae Kai Masters 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 M Baby Geniuses PGR 1999 Family. Christopher Lloyd, Kathleen Turner.

9:30 M The Emperor And The Assassin AO 1999 Historic Drama. Gong Li, Ding Haifeng, Zhao Benshan, Zhang Fengyi.

SUNDAY

12:20 Te Kaea 3 2 12:50 Closedown

DISCOVERY 6am Savage Family Diggers PG 6:30 MythBusters PG Phone Book Friction. 7:30 MythBusters PG Water Stun Gun. 8:30 ET Fishing Escapes PG 9:30 Big Fish Man PG 10:30 Ultimate Fish PG 11:30 Epic Bar Builds PG Speakeasy; Whiskey a Go Go Bar. 12:30 The Last Alaskans M Winter is Coming.

1:30 Naked And Afraid M Edge of Madness. 2:30 Manhunt PG 3:30 Deadliest Catch PG Prodigal Son. 4:30 Auction Hunters 5pm Auction Hunters PG 5:30 Nasa’s Unexplained Files PG Did we Nuke Jupiter? 6:30 Ice Cold Gold PG Weird Science.

7:30 Treehouse Masters PG Bird Nest. 8:30 Epic Bar Builds PG The Portable Bar. 9:30 Bering Sea Gold PG 10:30 Auction Hunters PG Rodeo Ton. 11pm Untamed China PG With Nigel Marven.

SUNDAY Midnight Aeroplane Repo PG 1am Crimes That Shook The World M 2am Dirty Jobs PG 3am Dirty Jobs PG 4am Dirty Jobs PG 5am MythBusters PG

Outback Truckers 7:30pm on TV One

MOVIES PREMIERE 6:25 Need For Speed MC 2014 Action. Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper.

8:35 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles MV 2014 Action. Megan Fox, Will Arnett. 10:20 Bafta: A Life In Pictures – Joss Whedon PG 2013 10:50 We’re The Millers 16VLS 2013 Comedy. Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston. 12:40 Need For Speed MC 2014 Action. Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper. 2:50 Black Nativity PGL 2013 Drama.

Jacob Latimore, Forest Whitaker.

4:25 Blended MLS 2014 Comedy.

Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore.

6:25 The Hundred-Foot Journey PGL 2014 Drama. Helen Mirren, Manish Dayal. 8:30 The Family 16VLS 2013 Crime. Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer. 10:25 Deliver Us From Evil 16VLC 2014 Horror.

Eric Bana, Edgar Ramirez.

SUNDAY

12:20 Pawn Shop Chronicles 18VLC 2013 Comedy. 2:10 The Family 16VLS 2013 Crime. 4am Blended MLS 2014 Comedy. 5:55 Black Nativity PGL 2013 Drama.

Silent Witness

9:40pm on Prime

MOVIES GREATS 6:30 The Wedding Planner PGL 2001 Romantic Comedy. Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey.

8:15 Hancock MVL 2008 Action.

Will Smith, Jason Bateman.

9:45 Office Space ML 1999 Comedy. Jennifer Aniston, Ron Livingston. 11:15 The Rocky Horror Picture Show MS 1975 Musical. Susan Sarandon, Tim Curry.

1pm The House Bunny MLS 2008 Comedy. Anna Faris, Colin Hanks, Emma Stone. 2:40 Elizabeth 16VS 1998 Historical. Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Joseph Fiennes.

4:40 Elizabeth – The Golden Age MV 2007 Drama. 6:35 The Sweeney 16VLS 2012 Action.

8:30 Monster-in-Law MS 2005 Romantic Comedy. 10:10 Snatch 18VL 2000 Crime. 11:50 Pineapple Express 16VL 2008 Comedy.

SUNDAY

1:40 The Sweeney 16VLS 2012 Action. 3:30 Elizabeth 16VS 1998 Historical. 5:30 Elizabeth – The Golden Age MV 2007 Drama.

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

25Jul15

6am The Crowd Goes Wild An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

6:30 L Rugby League – Super League St Helens v Hull KR. 9:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Round 20, Friday.

10am Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) Hull FC v Wigan Warriors. From KC Stadium in Hull.

10:30 Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Tigers v Roosters.

From ANZ Stadium, Sydney.

12:30 L Rugby League – Holden Cup Warriors U20 v Sea Eagles U20.

From Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland.

2:30 L Rugby League – NSW Cup Warriors v Sea Eagles.

From Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.

4:30 L Rugby League – NRL Warriors v Sea Eagles.

From Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.

6:55 The After Match Awen Guttenbeil and guests discuss the big issues in rugby league.

7:30 L Rugby League – NRL Storm v Dragons.

From McLean Park in Napier.

9:30 L Rugby League – NRL Rabbitohs v Knights.

From ANZ Stadium, Sydney.

SUNDAY

Midnight Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Warriors v Sea Eagles.

From Mt Smart Stadium.

2am L Golf – British Open Senior Championship Round Three. From Sunningdale Golf Club in Berkshire, England.

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6am Rural Delivery 3 6:25 The Fishing Show – Classic Episodes 0 6:50 Sunday 0 7:35 Tagata Pasifika 0 8am The Dream Team – Attitude Special 0 9am Q+A 0 10am Waka Huia 11am Marae 2 11:30 Fair Go 3 0 11:55 Wild Planet – North America 3 0 1pm What’s Up Down Under 1:30 Global Radar 3 0 2pm George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 3 0 3pm Dynamo – Magician Impossible PGR 3 0 4pm Australia’s Deadliest 3 0 4:30 Wild Vets 3 0 5pm Kangaroo Dundee PGR 3 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Sunday 0 8pm House Hunt Siblings Courtney and Tom join their partners and younger sister to buy their first home in Auckland, but with a budget of $500,000, can they make their dream a reality? 0 8:30 Indian Summers PGR 0 9:35 Devil’s Playground AO 0 10:35 A Place To Call Home AO 3 0

6am Fishtronaut 3 0 6:25 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 0 6:45 Crash And Bernstein 3 0 7:10 SpongeBob SquarePants 30 7:35 Kung Fu Panda 3 0 8am What Now APRA Children’s Music awards; guest host Anika Moa. 10am ANT Farm Olive and Fletcher must go on as usual without Chyna; Lexi decides to put on another school musical where she will finally be the star. 0 10:25 The Bachelorette PGR Noon Shortland Street Omnibus PGR 3 0 3pm Suburgatory PGR 3 0 3:30 Home And Away Omnibus 30 6pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 6:30 Joey 3 0 7pm The Voice Australia Ricky Martin, Delta Goodrem, Joel and Benji Madden, and Jessie J continue their search for Australia’s best voice. 0 8:30 M Pacific Rim AO 2013 Sci-fi.

In the year 2025, Earth is being overrun by monstrous creatures rising from the ocean, so mankind makes a stand with giant robots.

Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba. 0

6am Life TV 3 6:30 Brian Houston 3 7am Charles Stanley 3 8am Universal Church Of The Kingdom Of God 3 8:30 Turning Point With David Jeremiah 3 9am Three60 9:30 Re-Think 10am The Nation 0 11am Come Dine With Me New Zealand Omnibus PGR 3 0 1:10 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 3 0 1:45 Motorsport – Barry Butterworth Memorial For Midgets 2:45 Motorsport – NHRA Drag Racing Series (Highlights) Round Seven – Atlanta.

4pm Motorsport – IndyCar Iowa (Highlights) 5pm N Big Angry Fish 6pm 3 News 6:30 3D 0 7pm N MasterChef New Zealand PGR Fifty Kiwi home cooks compete for 24 places in the competition. 0 8:30 F Safe House AO Katy still has her doubts about Robert’s methods; Sam and Joe head off across the lake and find themselves caught up in a terrifying ordeal. 0 10:30 Oprah Down Under – The Next Adventure 0

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am Tree Fu Tom 3 7:25 Rugrats 3 7:50 The Winx Club 3 8:15 Max Steel 3 8:35 Rocket Power 3 9am Lalaloopsy 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 Entertainment Tonight Weekend 6pm iCarly 3 6:30 M Tooth Fairy 3 2010 Comedy. A bad deed on the part of a tough minor-league hockey player results in an unusual sentence – he must serve one week as a real-life tooth fairy. Dwayne Johnson, Ashley Judd, Julie Andrews. 0 8:35 Family Guy AO 3 0 9:05 South Park AO 3 9:35 Burn Notice AO When Michael discovers an old friend digging up secrets that could expose his cover, he must decide how far he will go to protect the mission.

10:25 Parks And Recreation PGR 3 10:55 Entertainment Tonight Weekend

6am Religious Programming 10:30 Sport Box The best of the past week’s sports from New Zealand and around the world, highlighting sport for young New Zealand fans.

Noon Rugby Championship (Delayed) All Blacks v South Africa.

2:05 The Animal Files PGR 3 Malaria threatens the native New Zealand birds, so vet Danielle Sijbranda is collecting DNA to see how at risk they are.

2:35 Grassroots Rugby 3:30 Animal Airport 3 4pm Stephen Fry – Gadget Man 3 4:30 Rugby Nation 5:30 Prime News 6pm The Great British Bake Off 3

11:35 Q+A 3 Local political affairs programme. 0 12:40 The Dream Team – Attitude Special 3 0 1:40 Emmerdale 3 0 3:35 Infomercials

11:10 M Haunting In Connecticut 2 – Ghosts Of Georgia AO 2013 Horror. 1:10 Marvel’s Agents Of Shield AO 3 0 2am Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners PGR 3 0 2:50 Infomercials 3:25 Jeremy Kyle AO 3 4:15 It Is Written 3 4:45 Hart Of Dixie 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11pm Rush AO Sarah’s desire to find a sperm donor complicates things with Rush, while Alex tries to control the fallout with his wife.

Midnight F Rush AO 12:55 Infomercials 5:30 Brian Houston @ Hillsong TV 3

11:50 Infomercials

11:10 Psych PGR Shawn and Juliet’s romantic getaway is interrupted when their hotel room is robbed, and a dead body is found at a nearby winery.

12:05 Home Shopping

CHOICE TV 6am Clodagh McKenna – Fresh From The Sea 6:30 Secret Creatures Of Jao 7am Natural World – A Wolf Called Storm 8am American Restoration 8:30 What’s The Catch?

9:30 Carter Can 10am Toy Hunter 10:30 Trinny And Susannah’s Makeover Mission Australia 11:30 Travels With The Bondi Vet Noon Shark Man 12:30 Yard Crashers 1pm Secret Creatures Of Jao 1:30 Natural World – A Wolf Called Storm 2:30 Fantasy Homes In The City 3:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5pm Thai Street Food With David Thompson 5:30 Backroad Bounty 6:30 The Living Room 7:30 The Auction House 8:30 The Time Of Our Lives AO Following the lives of a typical extended Australian family.

9:30 Small Island AO An ambitious young Jamaican woman finds herself thrust into the grit of 1940s post-war London.

10:30 Backroad Bounty 11:30 Being Erica PGR

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12:30 The Time Of Our Lives AO 1:30 Small Island AO 2:30 Buying The Bayou 3am Fantasy Homes In The City 4am Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Thai Street Food With David Thompson

6am Rugby Championship (Replay) South Africa v All Blacks.

From Ellis Park, Johannesburg.

8:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Warriors v Sea Eagles.

From Mt Smart Stadium.

9am Football – 2018 Fifa World Cup Draw (Delayed) 10am Rugby Championship (Highlights) South Africa v All Blacks.

From Ellis Park, Johannesburg.

10:30 L Rugby Championship Argentina v Australia.

1pm Sport 365 1:30 Sky Sports UK News 2pm Golf Central 2:30 BMX – UCI World Championships (Highlights) Finals.

3pm Rugby Championship (Replay) Argentina v Australia.

5pm Rugby Championship (Replay) South Africa v All Blacks.

7pm Storage Wars PGR 7pm Pro Kabaddi (Highlights) 7:30 Top Gear – Ambitious 7:30 L Netball – But Rubbish PGR Richard International Taini Jamison Hammond looks at off-road Trophy – Silver Ferns v South mobility scooters, ski jumping Africa. From Claudelands a car and amphibious-car Arena in Hamilton. attempt two.

9:30 Rugby League – NRL 8:30 Being Poirot 3 (Highlights) 9:35 Netball – International Round 20, Sunday.

(Delayed) Taini Jamison 10pm Cricket – Carribean Trophy – New Zealand v Premier League T20 South Africa.

(Highlights) Semi-final Two – Teams TBC.

MAORI TV 10am Korero Mai Series using drama to teach te reo Maori. 2 1pm The Rugby Show (Replay) Otahuhu College v Tangaroa College.

2:30 Code Interview-based sports show hosted by Jenny-May Coffin, and Wairangi Koopa.

3:30 Rugby League – Fox Memorial Shield Mangere v Marist.

5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Waka Huia 6:30 Paepae Chris and Tupoutahi Winitana debate the latest issues

THE BOX 8:35 Crossing Lines MV 9:25 The Simpsons Super Sunday PG A marathon of Simpson’s episodes.

11:55 Raw MC 2:40 WWE Main Event MC 3:40 SmackDown! MC 5:25 Ice Road Truckers PG 6:15 Counting Cars PG 6:40 Outback Hunters PG 7:30 Longmire 16V Walt deals with the aftermath of Henry’s arrest and Branch’s shooting.

8:30 Criminal Intent MV A young violin prodigy whose mother is an opera star is found dead.

9:30 Criminal Intent MV A tourist is killed and the prime suspect is an actor who takes a film role too far.

10:30 Rogue 16VLS As the truth behind Sam’s death is revealed, Grace turns to Wilson for help.

11:30 Longmire 16V MONDAY 12:30 SmackDown!

MC 2:10 Rogue 16VLS 3:05 Criminal Intent MV 3:55 Criminal Intent MV 4:45 Counting Cars PG 5:10 Longmire 16V

11pm Fox Sports News 11:30 Cycling – Tour De France (Highlights) Stage 20 – Modane to Alpe d’Huez.

Midnight L Cycling – La Course By Le Tour De France 2:10 L Cycling – Tour De France Stage 21.

SKY SPORT 2 with te reo speakers from around the country.

7pm Te Kaea 2 7:30 Rugby League – NRL Warriors v Sea Eagles.

9:30 M Mansfield Park PGR 1999 Drama. A strong-willed young woman attempts to navigate the labyrinth of marriage and social style.

Based on the Jane Austen novel.

Embeth Davidtz, Jonny Lee Miller.

Pacific Rim 11:30 Te Kaea 3 2 8:30pm on TV2 Midnight Closedown

DISCOVERY 6am Savage Family Diggers PG 6:30 MythBusters PG Motorcycle Flip. 7:30 MythBusters – Indiana Jones Special PG The Busters of the Lost Myths. 8:30 Alaskan Bush People M 9:30 Epic Bar Builds PG The Portable Bar. 10:30 Arctic Rescue PG Dead in the Water.

11:30 Ice Cold Gold PG Weird Science. 12:30 The Great Human Odyssey PG 1:30 Fire In The Hole PG 2:30 Big Fish Man PG 3:30 Bering Sea Gold PG 4:30 The Last Alaskans M 5:30 Naked And Afraid M 6:30 Deadliest Catch PG 7:30 Death Row – The Final 24 Hours PG 8:30 Nasa’s Unexplained Files PG 9:30 Manhunt PG 10:30 Epic Bar Builds PG 11:30 Chaos Caught On Camera M MONDAY Midnight Chaos Caught On Camera M 12:30 MythBusters – Indiana Jones Special PG 1:30 Dirty Jobs PG 2:30 Game Of Pawns M 3am Deadliest Catch PG 4am Man v Wild PG 5am Dirty Jobs PG

MOVIES PREMIERE 7:30 The Hundred-Foot Journey PGL 2014 Drama. Helen Mirren, Manish Dayal. 9:35 Blended MLS 2014 Comedy. Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore.

11:30 Deliver Us From Evil 16VLC 2014 Horror. Eric Bana, Edgar Ramirez. 1:30 Black Nativity PGL 2013 Drama. Jacob Latimore, Forest Whitaker. 3:05 When The Game Stands Tall MV 2014 Drama.

Jim Caviezel, Laura Dern. 5pm Now You See Me MVLS 2013 Thriller.

Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo.

6:55 Gravity MLC 2013 Drama.

Sandra Bullock, George Clooney.

8:30 Gone Girl 16VLS 2014 Thriller.

Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike.

11pm Runner Runner MVLS 2013 Crime. Justin Timberlake, Ben Affleck.

MONDAY

12:35 The Memory Book M 2014 Romantic Drama. Adrienne Barbeau, Ryan Bruce. 2am Gravity MLC 2013 Drama. Sandra Bullock, George Clooney. 3:30 Gone Girl 16VLS 2014 Thriller. Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike.

Safe House

8:30pm on TV3

MOVIES GREATS 7:25 Monster-in-Law MS 2005 Romantic Comedy. 9:05 Bafta: A Life In Pictures – Ralph Fiennes PG Documentary.

9:35 Pineapple Express 16VL 2008 Comedy. Seth Rogen. 11:25 The Holiday MLS 2006 Romance.

Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black. 1:40 Inside Story – Fatal Attraction MVS Documentary. 3:10 Legally Blonde 2 PGL 2003 Comedy.

Reese Witherspoon, Sally Field.

4:45 X-Men – The Last Stand MVL 2006 Action. Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Anna Paquin. 6:25 Knocked Up 16LS 2007 Comedy. Katherine Heigl, Seth Rogan. 8:30 Thor MV 2011 Action. Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman. 10:25 Captain America – The First Avenger MV 2011 Action.

MONDAY

12:30 Changing Lanes MVL 2002 Thriller. 2:10 Mean Machine MVL 2002 Comedy. 3:50 Knocked Up 16LS 2007 Comedy.

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6am L Darts – World Matchplay Semi-finals. From Blackpool’s Winter Gardens.

9am Cycling – Tour De France (Highlights) Stage 20 – Modane to Alpe d’Huez.

9:30 Netball – International (Highlights) Silver Ferns v Fiji. From Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua.

10am Sky Sport 365 10:30 Sky Sports UK News 11am BMX – UCI World Championships (Highlights) Final.

From Heusden-Zolder in Belgium.

11:30 Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Rabbitohs v Knights. From ANZ Stadium, Sydney.

1:30 L Rugby League – Holden Cup Panthers U20 v Raiders U20. From Pepper Stadium, Sydney.

3:30 L Rugby League – NRL Panthers v Raiders. From Pepper Stadium, Sydney.

6pm L Rugby League – NRL Bulldogs v Sharks. From Belmore Sports Ground, Sydney.

8pm Cycling – Tour De France (Highlights) Stage 20 – Modane to Alpe d’Huez.

8:30 Rugby Nation 9:30 Rugby Championship (Replay) South Africa v All Blacks.

From Ellis Park, Johannesburg.

11:30 Netball – International (Highlights) Taini Jamison Trophy – Silver Ferns v South Africa. From Claudelands Arena in Hamilton.

MONDAY

Midnight Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Panthers v Raiders. From Pepper Stadium, Sydney.

2am L Golf – British Open Senior Championship Round Four.

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CARR – Ruby Mae decided to arrive two weeks early on her great grandmother’s 95th birthday July 17, 2015, weighing 7lb 8oz (3210gm). Parents: Warren and Sue-ann (nee Johnston-Cavill) and big brother William, are very proud of the new addition to their family. A special thank you to Sandra Scott and thank you to the teams at Ashburton Maternity and Christchurch Women’s.

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Call us on 308 3980 Anson (Joe) – 308 and visit 3980 our new premises at Passed away peacefully ator call in 246 or callHavelock in andStreet visit Canterbury Plains Cashmere View Hospital on July 22, 2015, in his 80th our new premises at TODAY Eion McKinnon year. Beloved husband Rob ofCope-Williams Mainly fine, a few cloudy periods near the 246 Havelock Sue, father and father in law coast early, and high cloud in the south in of John and Eve, Alastair and Street the evening. Northeasterlies freshening.

Annie, Hamish and Ingrid, grandad Joe of Olivia, andOfficial Opening 18 Feb - 9am til 4pm TOMORROW Will; Jack, and Sienna. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS High cloud and scattered rain developing, Messages to the Studholme FOSTER, Lorna Geraldine – Family, C\- P O Box 31300, Doug and family wish to then clearing in the afternoon and becoming Christchurch 8444. The family thank everyone for their love, fine. Northerlies, gale for a time. would like to thank the staff of support and sympathy in the MONDAY Cashmere View Hospital for recent loss of Lorna. the wonderful care they have High cloud increasing, scattered rain showed to Joe. The service to developing in the evening. Northerlies celebrate Joe’s life will be FUNERAL strengthening, then dying out. held in the St Augustines FURNISHERS Anglican Church, 5 Cracroft TUESDAY MASTER Terrace, Cashmere on MONUMENTAL MASON Scattered rain, easing to showers.

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10:30am followed by E.B. CARTER LTD interment at the Coldstream For all your memorial WEDNESDAY Cemetery, Coldstream at requirements Remaining showers clearing, becoming fine.

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HELLEWELL, Ronald John Please note all late death (Ron) – notices or notices sent Passed away on July 24, 2015, at Mayfair Resthome, outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to: Christchurch, aged 73 years.

Loved father and father-in-law deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication. of Kirsten and Jeff, Christopher and John, loved During office hours notices grandad of Sam and Jessie. may also be sent to: Messages may be addressed classifieds@theguardian.co.nz to The Family of the late Ron Any queries Hellewell, c/- PO Box 39001, please contact Christchurch 8545.

No 0800 flowers by request, but ASHBURTON donations to Nurse Maude (0800-274-287). would be appreciated, and may be made at the service.

The Service to remember Ron and celebrate his life will be held in the Christchurch Crematorium Chapel, 65 Vickery’s Road, Wigram, MID CANTERBURY Christchurch, on TUESDAY, FUNERAL SERVICES July 28, at 1.00pm.

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HAMPTON, Richard Grant – Passed away July 15, 2015.

Dearly loved brother and brother in law of Lindsay and Julie, uncle of Thomas and Ashlee, Robert and Greta, great-uncle of Braydon, Lilly, Madison, Fletcher and Spencer. A private family cremation has been held.

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ACROSS 8. One lampoon written about a horse (8) 9. It will remove some blunder a serious writer makes (6) 10. It may need time to leave Keith and become a nun (4,3,4) 11. Dance that will appear on a bine (3) 13. Back-comb one’s hair to make fun of one (5) 15. One caring about one’s lack of knowledge (9) 17. It’s easy to understand how to go, following one’s nose (15) 19. Weather glass may look remote in the saloon (9) 21. A pithy saying about a banker in Zurich (5) 23. One spot that marks the expert (3) 24. Is giving stress to pins his game manoeuvre? (11) 27. Single-stemmed fruit tree one will surround with men (6) 28. A caribou Monsieur lost in 18 around the East (8)

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across 1. Ground glass 8. Overtone 9. Such 10. Grass 13. Yaps 16. Anon 17. Maxi 18. Noes 20. Stack 24. Ever 25. Anaconda 26. Apprentices Down 2. Reed 3. Utter 4. Dunes 5. Assay 6. Mountain dew 7. Cheshire cat 11. Amass 12. Sauna 14. Away 15. More 19. Strip 21. Tenon 22. Cacti 23. Once QUICK Across 1. Composition 8. Red flag 9. Shred 10. Scab 11. Seizure 12. Rut 13. Able 15. Clef 17. Met 19. Evil eye 20. Cape 23. Pager 24. Apparel 25. Predecessor Down 1. Corpse 2. Media 3. Oily 4. Ingest 5. Instinct 6. Nurture 7. Cadges 12. Rehearse 14. Bring up 16. Despot 17. Menace 18. Cellar 21. Acres 22. Épée

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(5,3,2,5) 5. Clime, and so on, can change mid-sentence (9) 6. Understood it to be something cutting (3) 7. Form of verse on a scale that’s larger-than-life (6)

12. I’d warn him about embarking in the Beagle (6) 14. A limited period when one can add the salt and pepper (6) 16. A compact sort of game to enter like this (9) 18. Rider men have devised as a jog for the memory (8) 20. Get a grip on bed, as a recluse (6) 22. Being on the move, it’s up within the half-year (5) 25. The pretentious air a team may put on (4) 26. It’s not even out of the ordinary (3)

QUICK ACROSS 1. Lineage (8) 7. Dig (5) 8. Pleasing (9) 9. Smallest cardinal number (3) 10. Mark as correct (4) 11. Allegiance (6) 13. Confidence (4-9) 15. Icecream dish (6) 16. Chooses (4) 18. Perceive (3) 20. Procreate (9) 21. Light-headed (5) 22. Follower (8)

DOWN 1. Separate (5) 2. Amusing (7) 3. Painful (4) 4. Approved automatically (13) 5. Mixture of metals (5) 6. Mislead (7) 7. Express strong disapproval (7) 12. Washing (7) 13. Go down (7) 14. God of the sea (7) 15. Grab (5) 17. Fragrance (5) 19. Manage (4)

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YOUR STARS ARIES (March 21-April 19) The strange paradox of the day is that the more you take on, the less stressful life becomes. You’ll push yourself hard and arrive at a new level of competence.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Just because a friend has thick skin doesn’t mean he or she is heartless.

In fact, once they let down their guard, you’ll find someone more fragile than you had imagined.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) You’ll likely contradict yourself a few times today, and you can chalk it up to your twinish nature. A world without contradiction would be dull!

CANCER (June 22-July 22) A wild animal following the scent of bait doesn’t expect to get caught in a trap. Domestic creatures like us are more wary, as we should be! Easy pickings often land us in cages.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Your astral gift is sudden understanding. From this instant wisdom, your priorities will order themselves. You’ll go to bed a different person than when you woke this morning.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22) If you don’t prioritise, work can keep you from work. Categorise and sort your efforts, and use that natural system called “gut feelings” to determine where time is best spent.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 23) What do your possessions say about you? It depends on the observer. You’ll see your stuff differently as you view it through the eyes of the various people you interact with today.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21) When you put your mind to it you often think of an easier way to do things — today will be no exception. Tonight you’ll impress key players, who will later join your side.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21) Guilt is not a good weapon of persuasion — people avoid those who make them feel guilty! Operate on an attraction-only basis, send out an upbeat message.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19) It is said that “love enters through the eyes.” You’ve long adored your loved one and are still delighted by the sight of them. You’re also mindful to keep your own image fresh.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18) You can live better with less. Have the guts to throw out what you won’t use and don’t need. It was a gift? That only means it’s yours to do with as you wish.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20) Sharing a bloodline with someone doesn’t, of itself, give you an obligation to that person. Relationships are much more than shared DNA. Consider the bigger picture, and don’t sell yourself short.

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VIEW OUR LISTINGS ONLINE AT: rwashburton.co.nz

Lake Hood 6 Halston Close

Here you’ll enjoy private uninterrupted sunsets all year round. This 2005 Stonewood (brick) home, at Lake Hood, is thoughtfully designed to capture the sun. Extensive paving and a private jetty beckons for outdoor living.A shadesail offers protection during the warmer days.

3 bedrooms, master with ensuite and twin robes, family bathroom, office, open plan kitchen/dining/living plus a lounge ticks all your “must haves”.

Tinwald 152 Thomson Street

* 3 Bedrooms * 2 Bathrooms (2 WC) * Open plan kitchen/dining * Polished floors * Sloping section with many fruit trees * Separate double garage

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3 generously proportioned bedrooms 1 bathroom - 2 toilets Separate laundry & storage aplenty Superb heating - Log fire and Heat pump Sizable double garage, garden sheds and ample off street parking

Mid Canterbury Real Estate Limited LICENSED (REAA 2008)

Ashburton 4/91 Chalmers Avenue

Ashburton 22a Allison Street

* Tidy 2 bedroomed Townhouse * Open plan, Conservatory * Heatpump and Wall Heater * Single Garage with Autodoor and Internal Access

* 3 Bedrooms * Open plan living * Good storage * 2 Patio Areas * Very little outdoor work * Deluxe King Single Garage

For Sale $437,000 Open Home Sat 11:30am - 12:00pm rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20884

Enquiries over $279,000 Open Home Sat 1:00pm - 1:30pm rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20888

For Sale 330,000 Open Home Sat 1:00pm - 1:30pm rwashburton.co.nz/ AHB20893

Ashburton 7 Patching Street

Rakaia 8 Elizabeth Avenue

Tinwald 86a Melcombe Street

Ashburton 171 Middle Road

Offers over $295,000 Open Home Sun 12:00pm - 12:30pm rwashburton.co.nz/ AHB20896

For Sale $269,000 Open Home Sun 12:30pm - 1:00pm rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20887

For Sale $368,000 Open Home Sun 2:00pm - 2:30pm rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20879

For Sale $435,000 View by appoiintment rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20896

Very tidy brick two or third room, office / bedroom family home.

1/4 acre fully fenced Section. The neighbours tell me the position is perfect with medical centre, swimming pool, shopping and schools close by.

3 Bedrooms, sun room and lounge Open plan kitchen/dining Covered Patio looks towards the reserve 3 sheds on this family 890m2 section

Manager Jill Quaid 027 437 6755

Urban Consultant Kim Miller 027 236 8627

Urban Consultant Cindy Hayward 027 389 7955

Urban Consultant Mike Grant 021 272 0202

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3 Double bedrooms 1 Bathroom Open plan kitchen dining living Heat pump Great off street parking Entertainers outdoor area

Urban Consultant Chrissy Milne 027 290 6606

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Open Home Sun 2:00pm - 2:30pm rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20892

Offers Over $320,000 Open Home Sat 10:45am - 11:15am rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20891

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Ashburton Office 03 307 8317

Offers Over $524,000

Ashburton 10 Allison Street

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Enjoy Uninterrupted Sunsets - LAKE HOOD

4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathroms plus 2 Living areas Lounge has Rimu ceilings and opens out to private courtyard and BBQ area.

Kitchen/Dining looks over Argyle Park. Single Garage plus extra room.

Lots of oppitunities here.

Urban Consultant Sue Cooper 027 331 3733

Urban Consultant Armand van-der-Eik 021 597 527

Urban Consultant Carrie-Ann Summers 021 165 3091