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The identification of a new nitrate hotspot in Mid Canterbury has prompted a renewed request for rural families to test drinking water from private wells in the interests of infant health.

Community & Public Health, a division of the Canterbury District Health Board, has been working with Environment Canterbury (ECan) to review its risk maps of nitrate in groundwater report and update a series of maps

showing nitrate contamination in shallow groundwater.

The report, compiled in June 2013 and updated in June this year, has disclosed two new hotspots in Canterbury – one in the upper Hinds River catchment and another in Selwyn’s Greendale district.

Community & Public Health drinking water assessor Denise Tully said high nitrate levels can cause methemoglobinemia – commonly known as blue baby syndrome.

Babies in-utero and bottle-fed infants up to six months old are deemed to be most at risk of developing the syndrome.

While there have been no confirmed cases of blue baby syndrome in Mid Canterbury, Ms Tully told the Ashburton Water Management Zone Committee it was important to keep the message about water testing live.

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Sheeran hits Summer Bay Ed Sheeran’s role in Home and Away has been revealed as the singer’s cameo is about to premiere on the small screen. The Make It Rain singer filmed his scenes while on tour in Australia earlier this year, and now his appearance is about to air in the country. Sheeran will play Teddy, one of the children long-standing cast member Marilyn Chambers – played

by Emily Symons – was nanny to when she lived in the UK. He visits Summer Bay and surprises everyone when he turns out to be chart-topping singer Sheeran, treating them to a special performance in The Diner. Sheeran previously said of his cameo in Home and Away: “It’s an Australian institution. It’s always on in my local chip shop.”

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Bindi to dance with stars Bindi Irwin will go from wrangling crocodiles to Dancing With The Stars in the upcoming season on the US reality show. The 17-year-old will start appearing on the ABC series in the US on September 14 where she’ll shed her khaki outfits and workboots for glamorous dresses and high heels. She said that could be more challenging than working with animals. “I’m used to khaki and boots and I think it will always be a part of my life,” Irwin told Good Morning America.

“We always say khaki is not just a colour it’s an attitude. It’s a part of who we are here. You can’t climb a tree or wrangle a snake in a dress very easily so this is completely different. I am used to wrangling crocodiles.” Irwin tweeted the news of her signing-on to the 21st season of the series and how much it means to be cast on Dancing With The Stars.

She’s the first celebrity to be announced for the new season. “I feel truly blessed to be embarking on this brand new journey with @ DancingABC and can’t wait to learn & grow and share it with you x,” she wrote. Irwin’s famous father Steve died from a stingray barb to the chest while snorkelling in 2006. She completed a crocodile research expedition in far north Queensland before heading to New York to appear on Good Morning America. “About four days ago I was in far north Queensland catching crocs and now here I am in New York City, about to be in LA,” Irwin said.

Parents want Cyrus dumped Officials at America’s Parents Television Council are pleading with advertisers to boycott this weekend’s MTV Video Music Awards because they feel host Miley Cyrus is a bad influence on kids. The watchdog group is so convinced the weedloving wild child will do or say something outrageous at the prizegiving, they’ve reached out to the show’s sponsors and urged them to pull their ads. It appears the group’s members are still reeling from Cyrus’ show-stopping performance with Robin Thicke at the 2013 VMAs, where she gyrated suggestively in front of the singer as he performed Blurred Lines.

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Horan says 1D is not splitting up One Direction’s Niall Horan has broken the band’s silence over rumours about their future, vowing: “We are not splitting up.” The Irishman told his 23 million Twitter followers the four-piece, featuring Harry Styles, Liam Payne and fatherto-be Louis Tomlinson, “will be taking a well-earned break at some point next year”.

It came after a report in The Sun that the pop stars are set to go their separate ways in March. A source told the tabloid the band will not tour their fifth album and they will instead part company for a year because they want to focus on solo projects. In a series of tweets, Horan, 21, said: “Ok so lots of rumours going round. We are not splitting up, but we will be taking a well-earned break at some point next year. Don’t worry though, we still have lots we want to achieve! Can’t wait for you to hear all the new music we have for you and to perform some new songs as the (tour) continues. Love you all.”

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Smart brollies A New Zealand company that developed storm-proof umbrellas has now come up with a smart brolly that you can’t lose.

Auckland company Blunt Umbrellas, based in Epsom, claims to have developed the world’s first traceable umbrellas. It comes with a tiny Bluetooth ‘Tile’ chip hidden inside a specially-designed canopy pocket that allows owners to use an app to pinpoint its location when lost. If the brolly is misplaced within 15-30m, it emits a “chip-tune melody” to help its owner track it down. And if it’s been left further out of range, the chip and app, which works for both iPhone and Android handsets, identifies the lost umbrella’s last-spotted location. The high-tech stick umbrella also claims to be one of the strongest, featuring a fully tensioned canopy that doesn’t blow inside-out in strong wind. Blunt’s website advertises its new umbrella design with the Tile technology for $145.

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■ EASTER TRADING

Move ‘a sensible course of action’

By Sue NewmaN

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Asking local authorities to make a call on Easter opening hours in their own communities is a sensible course of action, says Ashburton District Council chief executive Andrew Dalziel.

Workplace relations minister Michael Woodhouse is supporting a law change that will open the way for businesses to open on Easter Sunday but rather than the government making a blanket decision for New Zealand, it is opting to allow decisions to be made in individual communities.

“I don’t mind local communities making this decision for themselves and because this won’t come in until 2017, council will have had plenty of time to get its head around this,” Mr Dalziel said.

“The sensitivity of this means it’s something that should be decided locally.”

Traditionally New Zealand has had 3½ days when shops, other than those providing essential services, have not been

able to trade – Christmas Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Anzac Day morning.

While local authorities were often critical of the amount of work central government pushed onto their shoulders, this issue was one where it made sense for decisions to be made by individual communities, he said.

He anticipates the change will not be made locally without a degree of community consultation.

In Ashburton, however, the opportunity to trade on Easter Sunday might be a wasted one for many business owners says retailer Bob McDonald.

“The biggest problem here would be getting everyone to open up. A lot are owner-operated businesses who won’t want to work seven days a week and that’s fair enough and therein lies the issue,” he said.

For years Mr McDonald has tried to encourage his fellow retailers to open for similar trading hours at weekends or prior to Christmas, but many have

opted not to be part of a broad trading plan.

“The way retailing is going now it’s a seven-day-a-week business and I can’t understand why we’ve held out over Easter for so long if people want the opportunity to shop.”

While smaller retailers might not be keen to add Easter Sunday to their trading schedule, Mr McDonald believes it will be a winner with retailers in the big-box businesses on the west side of Ashburton.

For retailers wanting to open on Easter Sunday, there will still be an issue around staffing businesses as workers will be given the opportunity to decline or accept work on that day without needing to provide a reason.

That clause was included in the law change in acknowledgement of Easter Sunday’s continued status as a day off, Mr Woodhouse said.

Only changes to Easter Sunday are being proposed. Good Friday, Anzac Day and Christmas, will remain subject to restrictions.

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From P1 The education project will target lead maternity carers, such as GPs, midwives and others involved with infant wellbeing.

Pamphlets explaining the need to test private drinking water for both nitrates and E.coli will be provided to parents in affected areas, and a series of mailouts planned for residents in the newly identified high risk areas.

“We want to deliver consistent messages,” Ms Tully said.

“I do have an issue trying to keep the message live with midwives.”

Doctors will also be asked to provide “green prescriptions” to pregnant women in risky areas. These will essentially be laboratory forms for water tests.

However, Ms Tully said people in areas deemed lower risk should not be complacent.

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“In some areas we don’t know the nitrate levels. For example if you are in a yellow zone we don’t know because it is not tested, so get your water checked,” she said.

Water tests costs range from $35 to $55 for nitrates and E.coli.

For more on the report or to view the maps visit http:// ecan.govt.nz/publications/Reports/risk-maps-nitrate-canterbury

Headstart Early Learing Centre was awash with yellow for a good cause yesterday.

The Hinds early childhood centre held a special morning tea and coin trail to raise funds for the Cancer Society.

Head teacher Kylee Olds said many members of the rural community had been affected by cancer, and they wanted to raise awareness.

Enjoying the treats on offer was pupil Sofia Wilson, 4.

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■ METHVEN TOURISM HUB

One-stop visitors’ shop the aim

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Methven’s i-SITE manager is hoping to create a tourism hub, and is seeking the extension of broadband fibre optic cable to the centre.

However, EA Networks says Methven’s chances of getting fibre optic cable rest on the company’s success in gaining government funding in a new rollout.

Katherine Lorenzo said she hoped that in future further tourism operators would move to the i-SITE’s location at the front of the Methven Heritage Centre.

Methven Travel moved to the centre this winter, and it and the i-SITE are accompanied by the Mt Hutt Ski Area town office, as well as smaller operators such as a travel broker and a lawyer.

Mrs Lorenzo said the aim of a tourism hub would be to create a one-stop shop for visitors to Methven in winter, where most of their needs could be met in one location.

Methven Travel’s relocation this winter had already led to the front of the Methven Heritage Centre becoming a ski bus pickup and drop-off point.

There was also a convenience aspect, with the sharing of staff resources achieving longer opening hours for the businesses on site.

Developing a hub would create potential for increasing the number of visitors to the Methven Heritage Centre complex, and increasing the financial viability of all its ventures. These included the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall,

Methven Art Gallery and New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter.

Another name had been added at the centre recently – the Mt Hutt Function Centre. This had been created for marketing purposes in order to promote the hall, function room, board room and other meeting rooms for conferences and weddings.

Mrs Lorenzo had been asking EA Networks representatives when they might extend fibre to the area.

EA Networks commercial manager Jeremy Adamson told the Guardian yesterday the company wanted to extend the fibre reach throughout the town. It was currently only to the town’s schools, as well as on Dolma Street and a small part of Main Street.

However, the project brought challenges as Methven’s power was already underground, so installation of new fibre could not be undertaken as part of a power undergrounding network upgrade.

EA Networks was instead planning to put in a “request for proposal” once the government released details of its UFB2 project this month, which was an extension of its original ultrafast broadband initiative.

“We will be looking at reticulating Methven and other townships around Mid Canterbury via UFB2,” Mr Adamson said.

Ashburton is the only town in the district which has fibre optic cable completed throughout its commercial and residential areas.

New equipment makes jobs like this easier for the Alford Forest Voluntary Rural Fire Service.

■ ALFORD FOREST

Brigade better equipped to fight fires

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

Alford Forest Voluntary Rural Fire Service started out with a water tank on a car trailer.

The service now has a new headquarters and water tanker, and has recently purchased a high pressure water pump with the help of a $5000 grant from the Fonterra Grass Roots Fund.

“The pump cost $10,000 so the grant paid for half of that,” Alford Forest volunteer firefighter Hugh Eaton said.

“It means that we can fill the tanker quickly then run it back and forward to the fire to keep the fire appliance going.”

The service has recently completed work on its new two-bay shed complete with training room, and the fire service pro-

vided the new tanker.

“We put quite a lot of work into the tanker, which was just a truck chassis – we put a big water tank on the back and mounted the pump on it,” Mr Eaton said.

“We started off with just a car trailer with a tank and a little pump.”

The 22 Alford Forest volunteers service the area from Staveley down to Ashburton Forks, across to the Rakaia River and part of the way up the Rakaia Gorge, including the area behind Mt Hutt.

“We’ve had at least 30 callouts in the past 12 months, but that varies quite a lot depending on the season,” Mr Eaton said.

Applications for the next round of Fonterra Grass Roots

Funding close at the end of the month.

Schools and community groups can apply for grants of between $500 and $5000 for a range of environmental, community and health and safety initiatives.

Applications can be submitted throughout the year, and are reviewed and granted twice annually by the regional sponsorship committees, with approximately 150 groups receiving funding in each bi-annual round.

Applications for this round of funding are due by August 31, and can be completed at facebook.com/fonterragrassroots.

For more information, please see fonterra.com/au/en/sustainability/community

■ TOXIC FUMES DEATH

$4.2m fraud accused named Police have named the man who died at the Hotel Grand Chancellor yesterday morning as 58-year-old Mark Lawrence Ivil.

The Tauranga man, who had been accused of fleecing more than $4.2 million from a number of people in a property scam carried out over a 24-year period, was expected to appear in the Auckland District Court yesterday.

However, he was found in a “bad way” in a room, following the toxic fume scare at the hotel, earlier yesterday morning.

Several attempts by ambulance staff to revive him were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead.

Police say Mr Ivil’s death was not being treated as suspicious but are not releasing any more details in relation to

his death. According to the Bay of Plenty Times, he had appeared in the Tauranga District Court in late July, where he faced 39 charges laid by the Serious Fraud Office.

The charges were detailed as 21 charges of obtaining by deception, 14 charges of obtaining by false pretences, plus two charges each of using a forged document and obstructing an investigation.

Ivil was accused of surviving off the cash and direct credit payments dishonestly obtained from people throughout 1990 to 2014.

He had been due to enter a plea, but the case was transferred to the Auckland District Court.

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■ MT HUTT SKIFIELD

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Fewer injuries; staff stoked

By Daisy HuDson

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A significant decrease in skiing injuries at Mt Hutt Ski Field has staff “stoked”.

Generous dumpings of snow and less congestion on the mountain has seen fewer people suffering injuries at the ski field compared to last year.

Every incident that occurs on the mountain is logged, from cut fingers to more serious injuries.

General operations manager James Urquhart said for every 1000 visitors to the skifield this year to date, there were four injuries.

That was down from 5.5 injuries for every 1000 visitors at the same time last year.

“We’re actually really excited about it, because we’ve had less than we’ve had in other years,” he said.

“We’re stoked.”

The decrease was down to

a bumper snow season, which had allowed more of the mountain to open and runs to be less congested, he said.

The drop in injuries was also in spite of visitor numbers remaining relatively steady over the past two years.

However a decrease in visitor injuries was bittersweet, as four staff members had been struck by mishaps this season.

Skiing and snowboarding injuries in the Ashburton Dis-

trict cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars each year.

According to figures released

by ACC, $767,283 was claimed for ski injuries in the district last year.

A further $434,605 was claimed for injuries related to snowboarding.

There were a total of 732 skiing and snowboarding injury claims made in the district last year.

Gallery prepares for Zonta Youth Art Awards By susan sanDys

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More than 50 entries have been submitted from Mid and South Canterbury teenagers for the Zonta Youth Art Awards.

The awards will be held on Friday night at 6pm, and are open to the public. The exhibition of entered works will run through to September 20.

Ashburton Art Gallery communications representative Nicole Bourke said the number of entries represented 33 budding young artists, and it was on a par with previous years.

The quality was outstanding.

“It will no doubt be a tough one to judge,” Ms Bourke said.

The Zonta awards are held annually, and are open for 16 to 19-year-olds normally living in Mid or South Canterbury.

“Entrants include high school level students as well as a number of recent high school graduates who continue to create artworks independently,” Ms Bourke said.

“All are welcome to attend this evening which celebrates the talent of the young creatives in our community.

“Guests who attend the opening will play a vital role in deciding who will take out

House of the year Ashburton construction company Bradford Building will be flying the district’s flag at this year’s finals of the New Zealand House of the Year competition. The company is listed among the country’s top 100 gold reserve finalists from 11 regional competitions in the Registered Master Builders’ House of the Year.

Bradford’s gold award came for a Tai Tapu house entered in the Westpac new home valued at over $2 million. The top properties will now be re-judged with winners announced at a gala dinner on November 14.

Robbery charges A man appeared in court yesterday, following a police search of a home in Dunedin on Monday. Police cordoned off a Mornington home and called in the Armed Offenders’ Squad to assist with the execution of a search warrant on Monday afternoon. Yesterday, a 26-year-old man appeared in court charged with aggravated robbery, robbery and assault with a weapon. The aggravated robbery charge was in relation to an incident at the Octagon, Dunedin, last week, where a person’s cellphone and cigarettes were stolen, police said. Police said they were not looking for anyone else at the address or in relation to the Octagon robbery.

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Ashburton Art Gallery representative Nicole Bourke prepares works for the Zonta Youth Art Awards opening.

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the People’s Choice Award this year, with voting to take place at this time.”

Yesterday, art gallery staff began to prepare the exhibition space of the Carr Family Gallery.

This involved puttying up small holes in the walls left from the hanging of 124 works

in the previous exhibition held by the Ashburton Embroiderers’ Guild.

As well as puttying, there was sanding and painting to do. Ms Bourke said the preparation was not as extensive as when a complete repaint was required, as was the case when the gallery walls needed to be

changed in colour. Some exhibitions required the walls to be colours such as green or purple.

Preparing the walls for exhibitions certainly meant gallery staff were no strangers to decorating.

“We have a few skills in that area,” Ms Bourke said.

Revelations that a Serco prison officer instructed inmates on fighting technique show management of the privately-run Mt Eden prison was “completely shambolic”, Labour says. “Just when we thought that it couldn’t get any more crazy, it did,” Labour’s Corrections spokesman Kelvin Davis said, after new details of why an officer was suspended were revealed. During question time yesterday, Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga said reports the officer had fought an inmate were incorrect. “I haven’t seen the footage but I have been advised that it shows a prison guard, on CCTV footage, approaching a group of prisoners who were sparring,” Mr Lotu-Iiga said. “Sparring is a banned activity, and Serco were shown the footage on August 6.

Serco have suspended the staff member while the investigation proceeds.”

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■ ASHBURTON LICENSED PREMISES

Tattoo ‘no reason for ban’

By Sue NewmaN

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Facial tattoos mightn’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but they’re not necessarily a reason for patrons to be banned from a bar says Ashburton Trust acting chief executive Robert Read.

Door staff at a Christchurch bar earned the wrath of a patron with facial tattoos when they barred him from entering the premises.

He was told by the bar’s

owner that facial or neck tattoos were not welcome in the bar.

But facial tattoos alone wouldn’t see anyone turned away from the trust’s premises, Mr Read said.

The trust has a total ban on gang insignia and patches and providing a facial tattoo wasn’t a clear indication of a gang affiliation and the patron was dressed appropriately and behaved, they’d be served at

the bar, he said. The trust has door staff at Braided Rivers on Friday and Saturday nights and their clear directive is to refuse entry to intoxicated people, people wearing gang patches or someone who was inappropriately dressed, Mr Read said.

If specific events are on at other trust venues then door staff are employed.

The rules around entry are the same at all trust venues,

Mr Read said.

“The tattoo ban is an interesting one. Lots of people have tattoos in lots of places and providing they’re not offensive there shouldn’t be a problem.”

Gaining entry to a trust premises was more about meeting standards of dress that was appropriate for a particular venue and behaviour than it was about having visible tattoos, he said.

Ashburton car seat service here to stay – for now caitlin.p@theguardian.co.nz

Plunket Ashburton’s car seat service is safe, for now.

In April the charity signalled it was planning to move away from the sale and rental of car seats to focus on car seat safety and education within the next 18 months.

Already, eight of Plunket’s North Island branches have closed their doors.

However Business and Community development manager for Plunket’s Southern region, Sonya Gale, is assuring Mid Cantabrians the Ashburton service is not on the way out, yet.

“Changes are still some way down the road and [Ashburton] is still open for business today, tomorrow and the coming months,” Ms Gale said.

The plan is to redevelop the car seat service and find funding to run a car seat programme that better meets the needs of local families, she said.

Ms Gale said the changes have come as a result of fewer

An Air Wanganui plane made an emergency landing at Paraparaumu yesterday after engine failure cut short a routine medical flight from Wanganui to Wellington. Aboard the Piper Mojave twin-engined aircraft were pilot Nathan Mauchline, a patient and a flight nurse when its left engine developed a fault. Mr Mauchline carried out a “well practised” routine, Air Wanganui chief executive officer Charlie Anderson said.

Airways NZ diverted the plane to Paraparaumu, he said. Mr Anderson said everything and everyone was “fine” after the event.

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families hiring car seats from Plunket.

“Sites across the country have been closing as they can no longer afford to operate, there were 283 sites and now there are around 60,” she said.

In Ashburton rentals dropped from 378 in 2012/13 to 303 in 2013/14, however they jumped again last financial year – to 326.

While the decline isn’t dramatic many rentals are shortterm, Ms Gale said.

Clients won’t be left out in the cold though, when Plunket announce the closure of the service parents and families will be notified, Ms Gale said.

In the meantime, Plunket Ashburton car seat service manager Shirley Falloon is encouraging Ashburton families to buy and hire car seats.

“We’ve had lots of questions about whether we’re open for Christmas – the answer is yes,” she said.

Anyone with questions about the changes to the service can contact Ms Falloon.

A Hamilton dairy owner says he took a chance when he wrestled the rifle off an armed offender who was trying to rob him. Rupan Patel said he was working at his Hukanui Road dairy on Monday night when a man entered the shop, with his face covered, about 7.15pm. “I thought it might have been a joke or something ... this area I’ve been told is really safe – nothing ever really happens. “He walks in ... he puts the gun up and I thought ‘this is for real’. He came to the front of the counter and he tried to make a jump across the counter - that’s when I took the chance.” Mr Patel said during the confrontation, he managed to grab the gun. He said the offender’s balaclava came off, revealing some of his face, and he quickly fled, jumping into his getaway car and sped off. - NZME

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Man missing A missing Queenstown man may be making his way towards Alexandra, police say. Police said they had launched a search for Queenstown man Jack Nicholson, 23, who was last seen around 1.30am on Monday, and later reported as missing to police.

Police said subsequent police enquiries have given them reason to be concerned for his safety. Mr Nicholson left his Queenstown home, in a grey-coloured 1992 Nissan Pulsar with the registration TJ8053 early Monday morning.

Inquiries have revealed Mr Nicholson was potentially heading towards Alexandra.

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■ AUCKLAND INCIDENT

Man in custody after armed police called Police took a 31-year-old man into custody last evening, following a callout to a property in Meadowvale Rise, Titirangi.

Meadowvale Rise resident Sid Puri said the man at the centre of the incident had only lived at the property for about two weeks.

Mr Puri and other neighbours standing outside the cordon last night said they heard

Emergency landing

Robber disarmed

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three sharp shots they initially believed was gunfire.

Police have, however, said no shots were fired last night.

Police threw tear gas cannisters into the house before officers were heard shouting: “Put your hands up!’’

Neighbours said a young man – dressed in a white T-shirt – then walked out of the house, with his hands up, and down

the driveway before he was taken to the ground by officers.

Neighbours said the two houses immediately next to the man’s property were evacuated.

Earlier, residents shut out of the cordon were sitting in their cars with armed police patrolling the cordon.

Cameraman Daniel Hines said a specialist SERT ambulance team had arrived along

with fire personnel.

A Kaurilands Road resident who did not wish to be named said the incident was taking place on Meadowvale Rise, a street off Kaurilands Road.

He said he had heard reports that an armed man was holding his partner hostage.

There were at least 10 police cars, and a reasonable “police presence”, he said.

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Disgraced Bridgecorp boss Rod Petricevic has been granted parole and will be released from jail next month and enter retirement. He will be banned from working or having any role in the affairs of any business, trust, company or voluntary organisation without the approval of his probation officer. He cannot handle money for anyone else or give anyone finance advice. Petricevic’s release follows him stumping up his own money for a psychologist and counselling sessions. The 66-yearold is serving a six years and 10 months sentence imposed in 2012 for misleading investors and using company funds to buy a luxury boat, in cases brought by the Financial Markets Authority and Serious Fraud Office. The last failed finance company still in jail, Petricevic has just been granted release after this third appearance before a parole board earlier this month.

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■ MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE

Walk to raise awareness of debilitating disease

By Caitlin Porter

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Mid Cantabrians are being encouraged to join the movement and put their best foot forward for Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Walk 2 D’Feet Motor Neurone Disease is a nationwide event that aims to raise money and awareness for the debilitating disease.

MND (otherwise known as ALS) is a terminal neurological condition for which there is no effective treatment, or cure. It leads to the death of nerve cells that control muscles that enable people to speak, move, swallow and breathe.

As a result the muscles gradually weaken and waste away.

Ashburton resident and Walk 2 D’Feet project manager, Dr Claire Reilly, has been living with MND for eight years.

Within six months of her diagnosis at age 32, Dr Reilly had to

HOW TO REGISTER FOR WALK People can register for the walk at www.walk2dfeetmnd.co.nz – it is $10 per person or $20 per family to sign up.

The Christchurch leg will begin with a 9am registration in North

Hagley Park on September 20.

The walk will officially start at 10.45am, and upon completion a cricket challenge with Sir Richard Hadlee and various auctions and other activities will take place.

give up her job at a major Melbourne hospital.

Now, she is focusing her energy on raising awareness of MND and fighting to set up a national research fund to help find a cure, and is counting down the days until it kicks off.

Walk 2 D’Feet will take place on Sunday, September 20 in six locations around New Zealand – Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.

Well known celebrities in-

cluding John Campbell, Nigel Latta, Te Radar and Sir Richard Hadlee will be in attendance at various locations.

If people can’t make the journey, Dr Reilly said jumping on the event’s website and donating will also go a long way in raising funds and awareness for the disease. Half of the funds raised from the event will go to MND New Zealand to assist with providing its service, and the rest will go towards supporting national MND research.

Right - Claire Reilly has been living with Motor Neurone Disease for eight years, and is the project manager for Walk 2 D’Feet.

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Plenty to lose in a day’s shopping Stu Oldham

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s a general rule, the state should not be in the business of telling people where and when to spend their money. It should just keep quiet and quietly spend our taxes.

If it did, then we would not need a law change to go shopping on Easter Sunday and we would not be debating a spiritual holiday’s place in an increasingly secular world.

That is one way to look at abandoning what the Workplace Relations and Safety Minister called “arbitrary” trading restrictions stopping most shops opening on Easter Sunday.

The other way of looking at it is to consider the impact of a change that relatively few tourism towns have asked for and which imposes new pressures on many others.

For one thing, the change will cut by one the three-and-a-half days workers are – nominally, at least – guaranteed as a day off each year. Some will lose an unpaid day off.

Workplace minister Michael Woodhouse reckons workers can still tell their boss they don’t want to work and that they can take a personal grievance if the boss makes things hard on them as a result.

That elevates somewhat the price of taking a day off on a day that, until 2017, was guaranteed. But this might be a small price to pay to address the current situation where some shops and tourist towns have trading exemptions.

Local councils will decide whether local businesses can open. Ashburton District Council boss Andrew Dalziel says it is a sensitive issue best dealt with locally.

This is fair but, in the drive for more certainty on Easter Sunday trading, each district will contribute to a haphazard patchwork of rules that are just as confusing as they are now.

If the Easter Sunday trading rules need changing, then they should be evenly applied by a government alive to their impact on everyone, everywhere.

YOUR VIEW Road repairs Why is it that every time there is a complaint about substandard road repairs, we get the same old excuse of “there was a spell of wet weather” (Repairs “shoddy, substandard”, August 25).

Anyone who used Racecourse Road during the preparation to reseal could tell you it was going to end in tears.

It was uneven, full of potholes and a complete shocker from start to finish.

And if a spell of wet weather could be blamed entirely for the problems, then how on earth does the West Coast ever do a good job of their roading? And they most certainly do!

Perhaps a trip to the Coast for some hints for our contractors is required.

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he Canterbury Mayoral Forum gets together on a regular basis to share experiences, discuss ideas, and explore common interests for the region.

A recurring theme between all the districts is the impact newcomers and migrants have on local communities and how we could work together on making Canterbury feel like home to all who come here.

The Ashburton District Council has taken a leading role in bringing key people from each of the 10 local authorities in Canterbury together to help the development of a regional Newcomers and Migrant Settlement Strategy.

This is an overarching framework for regional collaboration and will take five years to fully develop and implement.

Last week I chaired the first meeting of people from Canterbury, including mayors and CEOs of other local authorities, newcomers’ network coordinators and representatives from the rural sector who had extensive experience in run-

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ning programmes or initiatives to help migrant workers and their families settle.

It was interesting to see the wide variety of initiatives that have been running throughout Canterbury.

Some districts have been running specialised support programmes for newcomers and migrants for a number of years, whereas others are bringing in new initiatives due to the recent influx of rebuild and dairy workers.

The latest migration figures show 31,000-plus people have moved into Canterbury in recent years and with a projected increase of another 67,000plus in the next 13 years, our communities are permanently changing in size and diversity.

We have a responsibility to look out for those new to

our area and to ensure all feel welcome and valued.

Our economy depends on having a strong and stable workforce and in modern times this means a heavier reliance on the skills newcomers and migrants bring with them.

The extended families that accompany many newcomer and migrant workers also make valuable contributions to our community through getting involved in schools, sports, volunteer groups and other local businesses.

We are fortunate to have some excellent initiatives in Ashburton to help make our newcomers feel welcome. Our local Newcomers’ Network coordinator Louise Glennon has regular coffee meetings and workshops for newcomers to the district.

We have a publication of essential information and helpful tips which was of interest to other local authorities and there is early discussion about making this a regional guide.

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more people every year and is a much-anticipated feature on the Ashburton events calendar.

Canterbury mayors are keen for all the local councils to work together to help newcomers and migrants stay permanently within the region.

Not only will we be working with other local authorities, but also working alongside Immigration NZ, health, education providers, local businesses, social service providers and other non-government organisations who have a stake in the wellbeing of our new community members.

Bringing everyone together allows for better integration and provides a collective voice to advocate on behalf of newcomers and migrants on important issues such as employment conditions, health care, housing and education.

I’m particularly pleased that Ashburton has the opportunity to lead from the front in this important work programme.

Angus McKay is the Mayor of Ashburton

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■ UNITED STATES

In brief

Kiwis fighting big blazes The mountainous conditions in the Pacific Northwest will be nothing new to the dozens of firefighters from New Zealand and Australia who have arrived to help battle the many blazes burning unchecked in the region.

“We’re used to tall timber and steep territory,” said Warren Heslip, a 47-year-old firefighter from Southland.

Heslip was among the 71 firefighters from the southern region picking up equipment at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, before heading out to help a ground campaign led by firefighters from across the West and augmented by US soldiers.

The flames that claimed the lives of three firefighters in Washington, injured four others and burned 200 homes also inspired an outpouring of volunteers who have been invited for the first time in Washington state history to help battle the blazes.

This summer’s fire response across the West has been overwhelmed by destructive blazes tearing through the tinder-dry region.

The biggest fire burning Monday was in Washington’s Okanogan County on the Canadian border, where a group of five fires raging out of control became the largest in state history, scorching more than 400

At least two clients of the Ashley Madison adultery website may have committed suicide and others have become the victims of extortion after hackers published their details online, Canadian police said yesterday. Avid Life Media, the parent company of the dating website for people wanting to have an affair, is offering a $500,000 (NZ$766,301) reward for information on the hackers, who last week released detailed records of as many as 32 million users. - AP

More victims expected

University of Alaska firefighting students Preston Roberts and Ben Schrage send up a cloud of steam as they douse a hotspot left from a wildfire yesterday.

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square miles, fire spokesman Rick Isaacson said.

Lightning-sparked fires broke the state record, surpassing blazes that destroyed more than 300 homes in the same county last year.

“I’d like to set some different records,” Okanogan County Sheriff Frank Rogers said.

The US is in the midst of one of its worst fire seasons on record with some 11,600 square miles scorched so far.

It’s only the sixth-worst going back to 1960, but it’s the most acreage burned by this

date in a decade, so the ranking is sure to rise.

So many fires are burning in the state that managers are taking extreme measures, summoning help from abroad and 200 US troops from a base in Tacoma in the first such use of active-duty soldiers in nine years.

Jim Whittington, a Bureau of Land Management spokesman in Portland, Oregon, said military assets cannot be used against wildfires until all civilian resources are deployed.

The dozens of firefighters

from Australia and New Zealand who arrived at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, were being outfitted to fill a critical shortage of mid-level fire managers such as equipment bosses, strike team leaders and supervisors.

The Southern Hemisphere nations have been partners with the US for more than 50 years, able to lend out firefighters because the severest part of their fire seasons occur at opposite times of the year.

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■ ZIMBABWE

Lion mauls park safari guide to death A safari guide has been mauled to death as he tried to protect his group from a charging lion.

Quinn Swales was killed in the same Zimbabwean park where Cecil the lion was illegally hunted by an American dentist last month.

The 40-year-old was tracking lions with a tour party during a dawn safari when they were suddenly targeted by the large male.

According to a statement from the camp where he worked, the professional guide “did everything he could to successfully protect his guests and ensure their safety” during the attack.

No one else was hurt in the unexpected incident which took place yesterday morning in Hwange National Park, western Zimbabwe.

Shelley Cox, of African Bush Camps, which owns the Camp Hwange operation, said:

Suicides over hacking

Quinn Swales: ‘Did everything he could to protect his guests’

‘‘Quinn’s actions in successfully protecting the lives of his guests is heroic and reminiscent of his outstanding guiding skills, experience and training.

“It is certainly a tragedy and

a loss to the guiding fraternity and tourism industry.”

Mr Swales, a fully qualified and experienced Zimbabwe Professional Guide and former pilot, was leading a group of

Camp Hwange guests on a photographic walking safari.

In a recent review Mr Swales was described as being a “fantastic guide, incredibly knowledgeable and very personable”.

The 13-year-old animal was recognisable because of his large size and distinctive black mane and was being monitored as part of an Oxford University study into lion conservation.

Cecil was illegally hunted last month by dentist Walter Palmer which prompted an international outcry.

Mr Palmer is believed to have paid about $50,000 to hunt Cecil.

The prized lion was shot with a bow and arrow and then tracked for more than 40 hours in agony before Palmer eventually caught up with him and shot him with a rifle. He was then beheaded to conclude the sickening attack.

- DM

The search for further victims of the Shoreham air disaster is continuing as a coroner warned that identifying the victims will be a “slow and painstaking operation”.

West Sussex coroner Penny Schofield appealed for the public’s “patience and understanding”, adding it may take “several weeks” before all investigations are completed. Senior officers at Sussex police say their estimate that 11 people died when a Hawker Hunter jet crashed on the A27 “remains in place,” but warned further victims may be found. - PA

Dam wall may break A NSW south coast public school has been closed as a nearby dam wall threatens to break, in the midst of severe weather pummelling the region. The SES issued an urgent evacuation notice to residents living downstream from Jerrara Dam, west of Kiama. The dam wall has shown signs of crumbling as heavy rain continues to fall in the area. The nearby village of Minnamurra would bear the brunt if the dam wall collapses, with the SES advising parents with children at Minnamurra Public School to collect them. A spokeswoman said it’s a precautionary measure.

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Corby ‘looking sexier’ Schapelle Corby’s Bali parole officers say they don’t think she’s pregnant, but she is happier and looking “sexier” in recent months.

Ni Ketut Sukiati, who counsels the convicted drug trafficker as a condition of her parole, says she last saw Corby on August 10. She doused reports speculating that Corby is pregnant or trying to get pregnant, and plans to marry her Indonesian ex-boyfriend Ben Panangian. “She’s doing well now, she looks fresher, more cheerful,” she said, describing Corby’s look as fuller figured, and “sexier”. - AAP

Migrant crackdown People found working illegally in England and Wales face up to six months in prison and could have their wages seized under proposals announced by the British government. The announcement comes with the centre-right Conservative government under pressure to show it is in control of immigration, one of the most sensitive topics in British politics, after increased attempts by migrants to reach England from France. “Anyone who thinks the UK is a soft touch should be in no doubt - if you are here illegally, we will take action to stop you from working, renting a flat, opening a bank account or driving a car,” Immigration Minister James Brokenshire said yesterday. - AFP

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■ UNITED STATES

Cancer cells ‘turned back’ Cancer cells have been programmed back to normal by scientists in a breakthrough which could lead to new treatments and even reverse tumour growth.

For the first time, aggressive breast, lung and bladder cancer cells have been turned back into harmless benign cells by restoring the function which prevents them from multiplying excessively and forming dangerous growths.

Scientists at the Mayo Clinic in Florida in the US said it was like applying the brakes to a speeding car.

So far it has only been tested on human cells in the lab, but the researchers are hopeful that the technique could one day be used to target tumours so that cancer could be “switched off ” without the need for harsh chemotherapy or surgery.

“We should be able to re-establish the brakes and restore normal cell function,” said Professor Panos Anastasiadis, of the Department for Cancer Biology.

“Initial experiments in some aggressive types of cancer are indeed very promising.

“It represents an unexpected new biology that provides the code, the software for turning off cancer.”

Cells need to divide constantly to replace themselves.

But in cancer the cells do not stop dividing, leading to huge cell reproduction and tumour growth.

The scientists discovered that the glue which holds cells together is regulated by biological microprocessors called microRNAs. When everything is working normally, the microRNAs instruct the cells to stop dividing

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Huge cocaine bust Five men are behind bars and 70 kilograms of high-purity cocaine is off the streets after the largest bust of its kind in Queensland history. It is alleged the drugs worth an estimated $17.5 million - were brought to Australia from Vanuatu by an Estonian skipper.

Police say he left the South Pacific nation on August 15 before docking the vessel in Coomera nine days later. There he is accused of meeting up with a British national and the next day the pair met with three Australian men at the Dreamworld car park.

It was there officers swooped and arrested the five men who were allegedly carrying 40 kilograms of the drug. A search of the yacht found a further 30kg stowed in concealed compartments. - AAP

Traffic ‘Hand of God’ An 83-year-old Catholic retired cardinal has come to the rescue of thousands of grid-locked motorists after single-handedly untangling a traffic jam in Manila during a typhoon. Gaudencio Rosales took matters into his own hands on Sunday as he traversed a typhoonlashed Philippine highway on the outskirts of the capital to help settle a traffic dispute. “We were trapped for over an hour and we were rushing to another engagement.

I said to myself: ‘we cannot take this anymore’,” the retired Manila cardinal said yesterday.

- AFP

Typhoon causes havoc Scientists may have found a way to turn cancer cells back to normal ones.

when they have replicated sufficiently.

They do this by triggering production of a protein called PLEKHA7 which breaks the cell bonds.

But in cancer that process does not work.

Scientists discovered that they could switch on cancer in cells by removing the microRNAs from cells and preventing them from producing the protein.

And, crucially, they found that they could reverse the process, switching the brakes back

on and stopping cancer.

MicroRNAs are small molecules which can be delivered directly to cells or tumours so an injection to increase levels could switch off disease.

“We have now done this in very aggressive human cell lines from breast and bladder cancer,” added Prof Anastasiadis.

“These cells are already missing PLEKHA7.

“Restoring either PLEKHA7 levels, or the levels of miRNAs in these cells turns them back to a benign state.

“We are now working on better delivery options.”

Cancer experts in Britain said the research solved a riddle that biologists had puzzled over for decades, why cells did not naturally prevent the proliferation of cancer.

“This is an unexpected finding,” said Dr Chris Bakal, a specialist in how cells change shape to become cancerous, at the Institute for Cancer Research in London.

The research was published in the journal Nature Cell Biology.

- AP

A powerful typhoon has battered south-western Japan, injuring more than 20 people, prompting evacuations and disrupting traffic.

Local TV footage showed Typhoon Goni overturned cars and caused damage to shops and houses on the southwestern island of Kyushu.

Goni has reached the Sea of Japan, but the storm was still expected to bring heavy rains and strong winds to wide areas of south-western Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Tens of thousands were advised to evacuate their homes as authorities warned of landslides, swollen rivers and high waves in the region. The 15th typhoon of the season carried maximum sustained winds of 126km/h and gusts of 180km/h, the agency said.

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■ CHINA DOWNTURN

NZ share market bounces back

BY JAMIE GRAY The New Zealand share market staged a comeback yesterday after at one point being 2.5 per cent per cent down on the back of China’s share market rout, but by the close of business investors were left in no doubt as to their vulnerability to problems in the world’s second biggest economy.

The S&P/NZX-50 Index ended just up 6 points at 5613 having earlier gone as low as 5462, with a partial rebound in Australian stocks providing the catalyst for renewed buying.

By late in the Australian session, the All Ordinaries Index was up 100 points, or 2 per cent, after falling by 4.1 per cent on Monday.

The Kiwi dollar also reclaimed ground after a China-inspired selldown, trading at US64.99c after briefly slumping as low as US62.44c but US1c down from Monday’s close.

Concerns about China – New Zealand’s biggest customer for dairy exports – showed through in the NZX wholemilk powder futures market where there was selling across the curve after a substantial rally over the past fortnight.

JB Were investment strategist Bernard Doyle there was relief that equity markets here and in other parts of the region had

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+5.97

+0.11%

p S&P/NZX 20 index

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q S&P/NZX All Gross

6,004.94

–4.94

–0.08%

p Rises 31 q Falls 89

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p S&P/ASX 200 index

5,137.3

+136.0

+2.72%

At close of trading on Aug 25, 2015

q Dow Jones Indust.

15,871.4

-588.4

-3.57%

At close of trading on Aug 24, 2015

q FTSE 100 index

5,898.9 –288.78 –4.67%

At close of trading on Aug 24, 2015

q Nikkei 225 index

17806.7

-734.0

-3.96%

At close of trading on Aug 25, 2015

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Source: interest.co.nz

p Gold

1,166.50

London – $US/ounce

+10.0

+0.86%

q Silver London – $US/ounce

14.94

–0.52

–3.36%

4,888.0

–158.0

–3.13%

q Copper London – $US/tonne

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Source: BNZ As at 4pm August 25, 2015

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Bank had more leeway to cut official interest rates if there was a marked turn for the worse.

The official cash rate stands at 3 per cent, and economists expect to see two rate cuts of 25 basis points apiece before the year is out.

Analysts and fund managers said the decline could present a long overdue correction after a very strong run for equities both domestically and overseas.

“We have had a very strong run in the capital markets in the last three years and it’s not a surprise to to see it falling back,” Mark Lister at Craigs Investment Partners said In the United States, the market has gone up by 100 per cent in the past five years. “It’s been four years since we’ve had a correction of any magnitude and have had six or seven great years,” Lister said.

“We just hope that it doesn’t turn into anything more sinister.”

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reclaimed ground after posting big losses on Monday.

“It’s been a 90 per cent sentiment, 10 per cent reality type of sell-off, so any evidence of stabilisation is a good sign,” he said. “From our perspective, I think you need a little more than that to take away the underlying fragility of the market,” he said.

Doyle said JB Were remained “constructive” about equities

generally, particularly when most central banks around the world were keen on stimulating growth, but he said more information was needed on China’s economic growth prospects before markets could settle.

Nigel Brunel, director of financial markets at OM Financial, said the markets had entered a phase of considerable volatility with China at its centre. “This may have an impact and knock-on effect on commodity markets, including milk,” Brunel said.

The Shangai Composite Index, which dropped by 8.5 per cent on Monday, was still weak but off its session lows, to be down 5 per cent.

Fund managers said that while the local market could expect to see more turbulence arising from volatility in offshore markets, the New Zealand economy was in better shape than many of its peers.

Furthermore, the Reserve

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‘Good morning’ greeting leads to constructive dismissal claim

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Pak n Save worker who walked out of an Auckland store after a colleague said “good morning” to him took his claim of constructive dismissal to the Employment Relations Authority.

In September 2013 as Jacob Abiar walked into the produce department Mobin Ansorali said “Good morning” to Mr Abiar, which was the same greeting Mr Ansorali had been giving to other staff and customers.

Mr Abiar subsequently resigned saying management should have taken action against the colleague, Mr Ansorali, to prevent this “harassment” and “racial abuse” occurring.

The problems between Mr Abiar and Mr Ansorali started in January 2012 when they were both working in the produce department.

Mr Ansorali wrote “I am gay” on Mr Abiar’s name tag. Mr Abiar is not gay and was very upset about this.

At the time, Mr Abiar complained to Pak n Save, who issued Mr Ansorali with a final written warning and required him to apologise to Mr Abiar.

Mr Ansorali and Mr Abiar were subsequently separated when Mr Abiar was relocated at his request to the grocery department while Mr Ansorali stayed in the produce depart-

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ment. An agreement was also reached between the two men that they would not speak to each other to avoid any further potential problems.

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Abiar refused to return.

The human resources manager then told Mr Abiar he could stay off work on pay to enable his concerns to be investigated.

Mr Abiar still refused.

Authority member Rachel Larmer said she rejected Mr Abiar’s notion there was a conspiracy between Mr Ansorali and Pak n Save to “abuse and harass” him.

A union delegate told the Authority that First Union

An agreement was reached between the two that they would not speak to each other to avoid any further problems

Although Pak n Save found that undesirable in terms of collegial workplace relations because it expected everyone to get along, it nevertheless agreed to accommodate that arrangement.

Pak n Save denied Mr Abiar’s claim that he was constructively dismissed. It considered he was a good hard working employee and wanted to retain Mr Abiar as an employee.

Management asked Mr Abiar numerous times to come back to work so they could discuss the situation in person, but Mr

declined to support Mr Abiar’s wish to bring a dismissal grievance against Pak n Save because it did not consider it had prospects of success.

Ms Larmer said she was satisfied Mr Abiar’s resignation was a genuine voluntary resignation.

His claim of unjustified dismissal was rejected.

Christine Summerville of Chapman Employment Relations is an employment and HR advisor for businesses in Ashburton christine@chapmaner.co.nz

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he parsnip season is almost over and it’s a case of enjoying the earthy vegetable now or waiting until next winter for a fresh crop.

While parsnips are available year round, they’re at their best after a frost or two to bring out their sweetness. And while they’re a traditional treat roasted or mashed with carrots, there’s a lot more to parsnips.

The consequences of carelessness

with a lid on until parsnip is soft ■ Puree with hand blender or liquidiser.

■ Taste the soup to see if it needs a little more salt or pepper.

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Carrot and parsnip patties 2 onions, sliced finely 2C cooked and mashed carrot and parsnip 1C mashed potato Flour or dry breadcrumbs Butter and or oil

Creamy parsnip and mustard gratin 800g parsnips, peeled 400ml milk 200ml cream 200ml vegetable stock 4t wholegrain mustard 4T grated Parmesan cheese Grated nutmeg ■ Slice parsnips thinly and put in buttered dish.

■ Heat the milk, cream, stock, mustard and half the cheese in a large saucepan.

■ Add nutmeg and some seasoning.

■ Pour over parsnips.

■ Scatter with the rest of the cheese.

■ Heat oven to 180°C and bake for 1 hr, then turn up to 200°C and brown for 15 minutes.

■ Cook onions until tender and then mix with mashed vegetables.

■ Season if necessary and form into patties coating well with flour or breadcrumbs.

■ Fry in butter, oil or a mixture of both until golden brown on both sides.

Honey mustard chicken and parsnips 1T olive oil 8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed 2 onions, finely chopped 350g parsnips, cut into sticks 300ml vegetable stock 2T wholegrain mustard 2T clear honey few thyme sprigs flat-leaf parsley, to serve (optional)

Spicy parsnip soup olive oil knob of butter 1 large onion, peeled and roughly chopped 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and roughly chopped Grated ginger 1T curry powder 6 parsnips, peeled and chopped into chunks 500ml milk 1 litre vegetable stock sea salt and freshly ground black pepper fresh coriander leaves ■ Heat a splash of olive oil and the butter in a large saucepan.

■ Add the onion, garlic, ginger and curry ■ Gently fry for around 10 minutes, until the onion is soft and sweet.

■ Add chopped parsnip and stir together to combine.

■ Pour in the milk and stock, season well and bring to the boil.

■ Turn down the heat and simmer for 30 minutes

■ Heat half the oil in a large frying pan or shallow casserole with a lid.

■ Brown the chicken until golden, then set aside.

■ Heat the remaining oil, then cook the onions for 5 mins until softened.

■ Nestle the thighs back amongst the onions and add the parsnips.

■ Mix the stock with the mustard and honey, then pour in.

■ Scatter over the thyme, then bring to a simmer.

■ Cover, then cook for 30 mins (until the chicken is tender, then season.

■ Serve with steamed greens.

am in a small North Island town enjoying total relaxation away from the telephone and the busyness that goes with retirement, keeping a 16-year-old grandson company.

That was, until a disruption to my time out suddenly turned to frustration and the realisation of how much we have become dependent on being able to flick the switch for electricity.

An irresponsible act by a careless driver, forgetting that he had not lowered a piece of equipment behind his cab, struck a power line across the road removing both a pole and the power connection.

That just happened to be a connection to the house I was staying in. The consequences of this mistake were numerous, involving work for the linesmen, power company personnel, electricians, transport department to close and monitor the diversion and, of course, no power.

The last straw was when authorisation and a signature on a clipboard was required by either the owner or occupier of the house I was in was needed.

Both could not be contacted; one overseas, the other with their cellphone switched off. All work ceased and the responsibility became ours to find the authorisation.

My grandson said: “I do not have enough life experience to deal with this situation.” My response was: “I’m too old for this nonsense.”

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hours to put things to right, but but 30 hours was over the top.

For us it meant no telephone, cellphones go flat, no cooking or use of household appliances and no internet. For a student at exam time when text books no longer exist, this means all information is online. But we did have a rather old logburner where we could heat food and keep warm because logburners have not been banned in this area. I fear for those in our region who only have heat pumps.

This incident was not an emergency, no-one was injured, it was bureaucracy that became the sticking point. Where has common-sense gone to?

On a positive note, this small town has a rare service for elderly people who struggle with daily chores. A small laundry business operates a same-day service that collects household washing – wash, dry, fold and return – all for an affordable price. That IS a community service.

The comforts of modern society are great, but occasionally tried and true methods are required. Above all watch where you are going and be a responsible driver.

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How do you attach a life-sized mermaid’s tail, made out of fibre board, to a polystyrene torso with vinyl scales?

This is among questions occupying the minds of mixed media art group members. The group is held by the Ashburton Society of Arts every Monday in its Short Street Studio.

Co-ordinated by Ashburton artist Rowena Hart, the projects undertaken on any given week are as varied and numerous as the people who have visited the group since it began about four years ago.

This week Kath Tonks has not brought her mermaid along, as she is struggling with how to attach the tail and body.

However, she has faith in her fellow group members that they will solve the issue and the mermaid will be able to be completed and added to the array of sculptures around her home.

Member Leah-Ann McTague is doing book art, where she folds the pages of large tomes such as old dictionaries and medical journals to create words such as Love and Read, or symbols such as love hearts.

“I just taught myself, sitting there with my granddaughters,” she said. Now she is enjoying sharing her experience with fellow members.

About six weeks ago members began on a new journey, when Megan Millichamp brought her love of crotchet into the group.

Members were helping her develop the medium and saw images online of crotcheted items being stretched over small rocks.

They went collecting stones on Mid Canterbury’s shorelines, and found the smooth grey shapes were perfect not only for Ms Millichamp’s projects, but for creating a wide range of stone art. Members have since been busy painting

Top – Jane Rant is doing collage and stone art at the highly popular mixed media art group.

Above inset – Leah-Ann McTague has been sharing book art at the group since teaching herself how to do it.

all manner of pictures on to the stones and have made trips back to the beaches since.

Among projects being undertaken this week was a commission being undertaken by Joy Stack for fellow member Jane Rant. Mrs Stack is painting her distinctive style of bright geometrical designs, on top of a polystyrene threedimensional piece generally shaped as the lower torso and

upper thighs of a man. A pair of bright red lips are painted on one of the buttocks.

Man Alive and Hot Stuff are among suggested titles, but Mrs Stack is yet to make a decision on that one.

Popular art forms which have taken off in the group include painting wooden house-shaped blocks, and the art form fills a designated area at the Robert Harris coffee shop. Mrs Hart

said they had put about 137 of the houses into the shop altogether and about 87 had sold.

The coffee shop is one of the exhibition spaces town-wide for the group. Others include the Unique jewellery store and the Short Street Studio, where many of the members’ works are displayed in an early spring exhibition under way.

Many members also exhibited in the society’s recent annual exhibition at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

Mrs Hart said the mixed media group was held every Monday, 10am to 2pm, even in school holidays and really only had a break in the Christmas holidays. Although even then, members would find themselves popping in to work on projects and share ideas.

“It’s sort of something that you get used to, and you can’t stop, it’s just addictive. Every week you see someone doing something different and then you want to do it,” Mrs Hart said.

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August 26 – Art Addicts, weekly creative space for all ages at the Ashburton Art Gallery, 3pm to 5pm.

August 26 – Ashburton Film Society evening, Irrational Man, 4pm at the Regent Cinema.

August 26 – Hakatere Girl Guides movie fundraiser, Vacation, 8pm at the Regent Cinema.

August 27 – Ashburton Playcentre movie fundraiser, Trainwreck, 8pm at the Regent Cinema.

August 28 – Zonta Youth Art Awards ceremony, 6pm at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

August 29 – Ashburton Society of Performing Arts annual competition programme at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, 9am to 6pm. About 35 participants aged from eight to 18 will perform in judged piano, vocal and instrumental classes.

August 30 – Plains Presbyterian movie fundraiser, Far From the Madding Crowd, 2pm at the Regent Cinema.

To August 30 – Spirit of Discovery by Robin Arnst at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

To August 31 – Liquid Light, showcasing the work of Staveley artists Susie Millichamp and Jen Dearborn, at the Methven Art Gallery.

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Big step up for Keenan Mid Canterbury rugby coach Grant Keenan is making the jump to the big leagues.

Keenan was yesterday appointed as head coach of the New Zealand Heartland XV, and will be assisted by Poverty Bay head coach Mutu Ngarimu.

The team, selected from Heartland championship sides at the end of the season, will play a New Zealand Marist side before taking on an Australian Barbarians selection in early November.

Keenan said his appointment as head coach was a real thrill, and he was looking forward to taking Heartland players to another level.

“The New Zealand Heartland XV offers players an opportunity to represent their country and pull on a black jersey,” he said.

“It’s a very special team and has strong support from around the country.

“I’m looking forward to being involved.”

Keenan will be assisted by Ngarimu, who has played for the New Zealand Divisonal XV, the Maori All Blacks and Hawke’s Bay. Community and Provincial Rugby Union general man-

All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu has announced he will retire after the World Cup and take up a New Zealand Rugby ambassador’s role with a particular focus on Auckland. Mealamu, who has played 126 tests, was always expected to hang up his boots after the global tournament - he said farewell to the Blues after this season. In an announcement yesterday, Mealamu added he was looking forward to a new challenge. His ambassador role will see him working for the next two years.

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Mid Canterbury coach Grant Keenan: Looking forward to being involved at a higher level.

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ager Brent Anderson said that the two coaches had the depth of experience and skill required to ensure the team would be well prepared and competitive.

“The selectors were impressed with Keenan and Ngarimu,” Anderson said.

“They will need to be able to

pull the team together quickly and only have a short space of time to make sure they are humming and ready to take on Marist and the Australian Barbarians.”

The Barbarians side will be selected from non-Super Rugby contracted players in the National Rugby Championship,

which kicked off its first round last week.

The Heartland XV play Marist annually for the McCrea Cup. The tour dates and locations are yet to be confirmed, but all games will take place in Heartland provincial unions in early November.

All Blacks prepare for Messam hoping World selection announcement Cup history doesn’t repeat As excitement builds and speculation grows about the final make-up of the All Blacks Squad for the Rugby World Cup, the players are doing what players do.

Some have been released back to their provinces for ITM Cup games, including Sam Cane who is in the mix for the Bay of Plenty Steamers’ game against Southland.

Others are on individual conditioning programmes.

But 19 of them are spending the early part of the week leading up to the official announcement of the squad at a training camp in Tauranga.

Among them are Sonny Bill Williams, Ma’a Nonu and Dan Carter.

Yesterday, they were making use of Blake Park.

The three-day camp is being run by All Blacks strength and conditioning coach Nic Gill who lives in Tauranga and who is in his eighth year working with the All Blacks.

As well as the outdoor sessions he will be utilising the high-performance area that he

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heads at the new Aspire Health and Sports facilities in Bethlehem.

Players will also have use of the other gym facilities which include an indoor running track, 25m heated pool, hot and cold plunge pools for recovery and a health-focused cafe.

The final squad will be announced on August 30. They will then go into camp in Wellington from August 31-September 2 before reconvening for a three-day training camp in Auckland from September 7-9.

They leave for London on September 10.

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When even Dan Carter admits to feeling nervous before an All Blacks squad is announced, you know these are significant times for the nation’s top players.

And, while Carter will almost certainly attend his fourth, and final, World Cup, one player who is probably feeling more anxious than most is Liam Messam, the Chiefs loose forward who suffered the pain of missing the cut four years ago.

For Messam, a lot will depend on whether Steve Hansen selects three or four locks.

If the All Blacks coach goes for the former - and Brodie Retallick, Sam Whitelock and Luke Romano are almost certain to be selected - Messam’s chances are greater.

If not, there will be five, not six, places for loosies, and he might find Victor Vito has overtaken him, just as he did four years ago.

It might mean Messam’s final act for the All Blacks this year was to be involved in a

pushing and shoving match against the Wallabies as a waterboy at Eden Park.

Richie McCaw, Kieran Read, Sam Cane and Jerome Kaino can pack their bags, but Messam, who has played only two tests this year, will be waiting anxiously for a phone call before Sunday’s announcement.

The 31-year-old, who played an ITM Cup for Waikato last weekend - the first time in four years he has played for the Mooloos - might have considered his return a mixed blessing. Vito didn’t play for Wellington against North Harbour, although he will against Northland at the Cake Tin. How significant is that?

Either way, Messam, who played such an important role for the Chiefs during their title wins in 2012 and 2013, says he is remaining philosophical.

“It’s an experience I’ve been through,” Messam said.

“You can’t really worry about selection. I’ve been through it four years ago, so, I’ve learnt my lessons from there. The sun will come up on Monday.” - NZME

Robbie Fruean has beaten the odds again ... he is eyeing a return to the Hawke’s Bay Magpies rugby team next week. When Magpies head coach Craig Philpott announced his ITM Cup squad last month, he said Crusaders midfield back-winger Fruean would be unavailable for the season as he was about to undergo knee surgery.

Fruean, who has had open heart surgery on two occasions earlier in his career as a result of rheumatic fever he suffered as a 20-year-old, trained with the Magpies yesterday. “Robbie was running at full noise,” Philpott said.

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High-priced tickets The rugby World Cup has been hit by a ticket scalping “scandal” that includes claims a pair of tickets to the final at Twickenham sold for nearly $50,000. UK MP, Chris Bryant claimed that fans were being “ripped off left, right and centre” after his office made a detailed examination of prices for tickets in the so-called pool of death which features England, Wales, Australia and Fiji. English rugby lobbied unsuccessfully for legislation to ban resale of tickets except through official channels, as occurred for the Olympic and Commonwealth Games. New Consumer legislation allows governing bodies to cancel tickets sold in breach of terms and conditions.

Bryant said the maximum penalty of $12,000 was not enough to deter major scalping though. - AP

Strong Baabaas team The Barbarians have included four World Cup winners in a squad for Saturday’s clash with Samoa, in what will be the first rugby match staged at London’s Olympic Stadium.

New Zealand’s Ali Williams and Adam Thomson, as well as South Africa’s Bakkies Botha and Wynand Olivier are joined up front by Australia’s Benn Robinson. Former Samoa fullback Paul Williams is also included in a squad totalling 545 international caps. Williams’s father, New Zealand great Bryan, played against the Barbarians in what is considered to be the side’s greatest match when a star-studded team beat the All Blacks 23-11 in Cardiff - a match that featured a try by legendary Wales halfback Gareth Edwards, often acclaimed as the best in rugby history. - NZME

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No Makfi for Rose

Track specialist hard to roll Ysabella Brave and her regular partner Ulrika Holmquist have proved a formidable combination, particularly when they have joined forces at Matamata.

They have three wins and a placing from four starts there and the signs are positive for them to improve on that record today.

The Cambridge-prepared mare and the three kilo-claiming apprentice will team up in the Jimmy Choux First Season Favourite 1400, in which they will be opposed by only six rivals.

“She’s a very genuine mare and Ulrika knows her well,” trainer Anne Herbert said. “She rides her in all her work as well, so we’re quite confident.”

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last time out in her first appearance for six weeks and the fiveyear-old has made significant

progress in the meantime.

“I’m very happy with her and she has taken improvement

Black type winner Queens Rose will bypass Saturday’s Gr.1 Makfi Challenge Stakes at Hastings. “She had a bit of a high temperature yesterday morning (Monday) so she’s having 10 days out and she’ll come back and then we’ll look for something for her,” trainer Graham Richardson said.

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from that run at Te Rapa,” Herbert said.

“The only downside is going to be the track, after all the rain we’ve had it’s going to be heavy and she prefers it a bit better, but she is really genuine.

“I’ve never, ever been disappointed in her - even when she hasn’t won.”

The conditions are unlikely to bother race rival Sunbeam, who broke her maiden on a Heavy 11 track at Matamata and she has since added two more wins in similar conditions.

She has banked cheques from her last four appearances and most recently was fourth at Tauranga where she raced three wide without cover.

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Trojan on weather watch Cambridge trainer Anne Herbert is biding her time with the promising four-year-old Trojan Warrior. “He’s coming up an absolute treat and he looks a million dollars,” she said.

“I don’t want him out on the heavy tracks though, he’s better than that.”

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Special day at Ruakaka The Whangarei Racing Club’s annual Charity Day meeting at Ruakaka next month will be a particularly poignant one. The emphasis at the September 12 fixture will be on raising funds for the Cancer Society Northland in memory of the club’s past president and life member Dean Logan.

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Matamata gallops Today at Matamata Raceway

Racing Matamata Venue: Matamata Meeting Date: 26 August 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 11.57am MARKS EWEN & ASSOCIATES MAIDEN 2000 $7000, MDN, 2000m 1 5224. Pieomie (1) 58.5............................M McNab 2 6239 Monarch Chimes (14) 58.5 ...........O Bosson 3 0x475 Ifra Dancer (11) 58.5 ..................G Cooksley 4 0x598 Absolute Gem (3) 58.5 ..................P Holmes 5 50x60 Big ‘N’ Rich (10) 58.5 ..................T Thornton 6 9 Casa Noble h (13) 58.5 .................L Allpress 7 0x798 Tama Akarana (9) 58.5 .............. Z Moki (a3) 8 20422 Justified (12) 56.5 ........................... S Spratt 9 86325 Special Unit b (4) 56.5 ....... J Whiteside (a3) 10 69533 Lipsipsuc (7) 56.5............................S Collett 11 64 Borninasandpit (6) 56.5................... C Grylls 12 049x5 Copper Queen (5) 56.5 ............... D Johnson 13 00406 Minted Black (2) 56.5 ...............A Jones (a2) 14 86x7 Kims Message (8) 56.5 ...........S McKay (a2) 2 12.32pm 16TH DECEMBER TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS & THE RACES MDN $7000, MDN, 1600m 1 P0223 Top Drive (6) 58.5 .........................L Allpress 2 63462 Real Winners (5) 58.5 .............S McKay (a2) 3 x4093 Pinz Charming (8) 58.5 .................M McNab 4 27 Real Thirsty bh (9) 58.5...............C Lammas 5 63550 Matangi Boy (1) 58.5 ......... U Holmquist (a3) 6 77630 Shane O’ (10) 58.5 ........................P Holmes 7 40 It’s Slots Of Fun h (11) 58.5 ............ R Jones 8 6x24 Elfee (4) 56.5............................... D Johnson 9 0654 Katie Taylor (2) 56.5 ...................H Moki (a3) 10 6940x Martini Lass h (7) 56.5 ...............M Cameron 11 58x50 Roc’s Are Diamonds (12) 56.5 ..........L Innes

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42796 Storm Bro th (4) 57.5 ..............B Hutton (a1) 33108 Wadapleasure m (1) 57.5...........G Cooksley 00577 Gerry Merito dm (12) 56.5 .............V Colgan $7000, MDN, 1200m 19x76 Getalonghome Cindy m (2) 56 Whiteside (a3) 1 64 Al Be Civics (8) 58.5 ..........................M Hills x2796 Aluka tdm (10) 55.5.......................L Allpress 2 Graft h (2) 58.5........................S McKay (a2) 770x0 King Panamera m (3) 55.5 .........M Cameron 3 x9802 Lady Quasar h (7) 56.5 ............A Jones (a2) x0064 Anuka h (9) 55 .........................A Jones (a2) 4 46x40 Della Lamour (1) 56.5 ...................P Holmes 60149 Stella Di Paco dh (5) 54.5 ...........C Lammas 5 7x Teena Rox (4) 56.5.......................... C Grylls 1100x Ilikai (6) 54 ...................................... C Grylls 6 Civic Reception (6) 56................. D Johnson 10. Queen Of Cool m (11) 54................ S Spratt 7 El Nino h (9) 56 ...........................T Thornton 8 Only If h (10) 54 ..............................S Collett 6 2.52pm VALACHI DOWNS MAIDEN 1400 $7000, 9 75x55 Peach Bellini h (3) 54 ...................... S Spratt MAIDEN, 1400m 10 Dangerous Pony (12) 54 ...............L Allpress 1 63462 Real Winners (8) 58.5 .............S McKay (a2) 11 90 Good Vibes h (11) 54 ......................A Collett 2 7x363 Battlefield (1) 58.5 ........................... S Spratt 12 Keepish (5) 54 .........................B Hutton (a1) 3 700x3 Brilliant Magic h (3) 58.5 .....A Schwerin (a3) 4 1.42pm PERTAB BLOODSTOCK LTD MAIDEN 1200 4 x0306 Black Iziah (9) 58.5 ........... U Holmquist (a3) 5 Crackthegoodstuff h (2) 58.5........... C Grylls $7000, MDN, 1200m 6 87 Mighty Clive (4) 58.5 .......................S Collett 1 x8822 Warner h (3) 58.5 ............................ C Grylls 7 98590 Planned (12) 58.5 .........................P Holmes 2 3040x Harry Claassen h (8) 58.5 ..........V Gatu (a3) 8 32 Underthemoonlight 56.5 .............. Scratched Sam Spratt rides Don’t Look Back 3 Mi Piaci (10) 58.5 .......................M Cameron 9 74 Devon Doll (5) 56.5 .................B Hutton (a1) in the Jimmy Choux 1400 at the 4 Hidden Treasure (11) 58.5 ............M McNab 5 50x08 Just Call Me Rio (9) 58.5.............T Thornton 10 089x4 La Belle Etoile (7) 56.5...................V Colgan Matamata meeting today.

6 Rough Cut (1) 58.5 ..................A Jones (a2) 11 70x5 Miss Distinguish (10) 56.5.............L Allpress 7 96. Wintime (2) 56.5.................................M Hills 12 7x77 The Tilbury (11) 56 ........................M McNab 7 x0010 Lotus Laud tdm (2) 54 ................V Gatu (a3) 4 Megawatt (6) 54 .......................... D Johnson 8 0 Penny Duke h (4) 56.5 ....................S Collett 13 9 x9x83 Kilmac (7) 56 ................................... S Spratt 7 3.27pm JIMMY CHOUX FIRST SEASON FAVOU- 8 4.02pm SHOCKING’S CLASSIC 3YO RATING 65 10 Ujumpijump (6) 56.............................L Innes RITE R75 1400 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1400m 1600 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 11 Predator 56 .................................. Scratched 1 51x88 Messi tmh (2) 59 .............................A Collett 1 81912 Kindaleica 59 ............................... Scratched 12 Margin Call (5) 54 ....................... D Johnson 2 0x260 Packing Chaparral dh (3) 59 ........... C Grylls 2 73224 Sunbeam tmh (5) 58.5 .............A Jones (a2) 5 2.17pm SEATON PARK RATING 65 1200 $7000, Rat- 3 x0940 Happyto Keepa tdm (6) 56.5 ......M Cameron 3 15565 Goodn’targ tdm (8) 58 .......................L Innes ing 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 4 13355 Ysabella Brave tdm (1) 56.5U Holmquist (a3) 4 45200 Oompa dmh (4) 58 ........................L Allpress 5 00523 Jud Strunk d (6) 57.5 ..........A Schwerin (a3) 1 1x Scamp td (7) 59 ............................O Bosson 5 61423 Don’t Look Back tdm (3) 55 ............ S Spratt 6 x2615 Sororia dmh (7) 57 ...................... D Johnson 2 68146 Gardone dh (8) 58...................S McKay (a2) 6 00331 Rocket Queen tdm (4) 54 ................ C Grylls 12 00x00 Holly Rose (3) 56.5 .................... Z Moki (a3)

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7 0x718 Russian Magic m (5) 56.5 ...........T Thornton 8 0x400 Lucky Desire tdmh (9) 56.5 ............. S Spratt 9 04196 Dahls Delight tdmh (1) 54.5 .......V Gatu (a3) 10 09067 Sweet Molly 54............................. Scratched 9 4.36pm PENTIRE’S 12 GROUP 1 WINNERS RATING 75 2000 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 2000m 1 03669 The Shackler tm (2) 59 ...............C Lammas 2 x3814 Hold The Dream dm (4) 56 .Z N Azman (a4) 3 25201 The Arabian Duke mh (10) 55.5 .. D Johnson 4 04659 Fair Fleet tm (3) 54......................T Thornton 5 26160 Go Go Gonzo tm (6) 54 .....................M Hills 6 24157 Cruiseo m (1) 54 ............................. S Spratt 7 70698 Varro td (5) 54 ...............................L Allpress 8 00427 St D’Ore t (7) 54 ......................B Hutton (a1) 9 x0x45 Centarose (8) 54 ......................A Jones (a2) 10 09067 Sweet Molly m (9) 54 ...................... R Jones Blinkers on: Justified, Kims Message (R1), Real Thirsty (R2), Wintime (R4), King Panamera (R5), Packing Chaparral, Oompa (R8), The Shackler (R9) Blinkers off: Ilikai (R5), St D’Ore (R9) Winkers on: Copper Queen (R1) Winkers off: Tama Akarana, Justified (R1), Oompa (R8), Centarose (R9)

SELECTIONS

Race 1: Pieomie, Justified, Special Unit, Lipsipsuc Race 2: Top Drive, Real Winners, Real Thirsty, Pinz Charming Race 3: Only If, Al Be Civics, Peach Bellini, El Nino, Graft Race 4: Warner, Ujumpijump, Kilmac, Mi Piaci Race 5: Scamp, Stella Di Paco, Getalonghome Cindy, Anuka Race 6: Real Winners, Brilliant Magic, La Belle Etoile Race 7: Ysabella Brave, Don’t Look Back, Rocket Queen Race 8: Packing Chaparral, Goodn’targ, Jud Strunk Race 9: The Arabian Duke, Hold The Dream, St D’Ore

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 6 1 Funky Freddy 18.07 ...........................W Kite way Meeting Date: 26 Aug 2015 NZ Meeting number: 3 7 44221 Another Miss nwtd D P & ......... K Gommans Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 8 33116 Eva Kaneva 18.24 ............................ S Clark 11 and 12; 13 and 14 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7; 8, 9 9 75662 Ranger’s Waltz nwtd .......................S Maher and 10; 12, 13 and 14 10 2 Scott No Odds nwtd ........................... N Udy 1 12.05pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C0 C0, 305m 4 12.58pm J P PRINT PETONE C0 C0, 305m 1 574 Tunza Fun nwtd U &..............................Bliek 1 Happy Wife nwtd ..............................L Ahern 2 53 Scott Some Ticka nwtd ...................... N Udy 2 73466 Tatum Baxter nwtd .................J T McInerney 3 72535 Sedgebrook Charm nwtd ....................F Kite 3 458 Em Holland nwtd .............................. S Clark 4 26413 Ampelmannchen nwtd ..................... S Clark 4 8F637 El Movin nwtd.........................J T McInerney 5 25345 Goodtime Lady nwtd ........................ I Moore 5 Pat Not Plait nwtd.............................L Ahern 6 78 Bigtime Globus nwtd ........................L Ahern 6 75662 Ranger’s Waltz nwtd .......................S Maher 7 65545 Another Charm nwtd ..............J T McInerney 7 58344 Dallas Baxter nwtd .................J T McInerney 8 86646 Lin Baxter nwtd ......................J T McInerney 8 73288 Gully Crusher nwtd G & .................. J Clarke 9 6865 James McBell nwtd ................J T McInerney 9 38845 Eva’s Storm nwtd .........................M Roberts 10 88 Vee Sintilating nwtd G &.................. J Clarke 10 8888 Smart Dandy nwtd ............................ B Hunt 2 12.23pm KEENAN CONCRETE C0 C0, 305m 5 1.16pm LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C0 C0, 305m 1 77766 Princess Novak nwtd..................... D Donlon 1 76x48 Davey Boy Scott nwtd K & ............. J Maisey 2 55 Scott The Looks nwtd......................... N Udy 2 25845 Sprite On Time nwtd ..................B Goldsack 3 42482 Another Russ nwtd.................J T McInerney 3 2 Scott No Odds nwtd ........................... N Udy 4 3623 Miss Shellac nwtd ............................L Ahern 4 84263 Hyde Baxter nwtd...................J T McInerney 5 25667 Sammy Baxter nwtd ...............J T McInerney 5 Debonair Pirate nwtd .......................L Ahern 6 84648 Mighty Ba Ba nwtd G R & ............... S Voyce 6 56436 Plaiting Puss nwtd U &..........................Bliek 7 85476 Belk Road nwtd G &........................ J Clarke 7 34545 Homebush Rocco nwtd ..........J T McInerney 8 76522 Tank’s Rob nwtd ..............................S Maher 8 5333 Our Swift Buddy nwtd ...................... S Clark 9 47567 Em Cee Dee nwtd L & ....................... Morris 9 78 Repeat Visit nwtd ................................ L Bell 10 7658 Sammy McBell nwtd ..............J T McInerney 10 68753 Joey Baxter nwtd ...................J T McInerney 3 12.41pm ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS FINAL C0f, 305m 6 1.33pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 C1, 520m 1 232 Bee Lichter nwtd .............................. S Clark 1 6x472 Loo Loo Blue 30.40 ...........................D Edlin 2 12 Knocka Few Back 18.00...................L Ahern 2 14566 He’s A Jessie 30.57 ........................... N Udy 3 76327 Derecho Storm nwtd ....................M Roberts 3 43465 Opawa Extreme nwtd ......................S Maher 4 261 Cawbourne Mark 18.38 D P & . K Gommans 4 58264 Archi Bale 30.49.....................J T McInerney 5 14 Sasha McBell 18.28 ...............J T McInerney 5 31545 Atomic Lass nwtd ............................. S Clark

6 47367 King’s Selection nwtd ............... S Gommans 7 53113 Little Prophet 31.10 ..........................R Waite 8 43351 Opawa Messini 30.72......................... N Udy 9 46575 Procrastination nwtd U & ......................Bliek 10 4x478 Sheza Hum Dinga 30.88 ............ G Holswich 7 1.51pm WANGANUI CHRONICLE C1 C1, 305m 1 11577 Brilliant Ava 17.80 ........................M Roberts 2 88x35 Homebush Dobby 17.93 ................. M Mann 3 55257 Bigtime Moola 18.09 U & ......................Bliek 4 24723 Aconagua 17.72 G &....................... J Clarke 5 6617 Allegro Title 18.18 ..................G Fredrickson 6 16653 Another Pearl nwtd.................J T McInerney 7 513 Another Allegro 18.19 ......................L Ahern 8 5677F Venga Guapa 17.88 ........................M Olden Emergencies: 9 34665 Crystall McBell nwtd...............J T McInerney 10 15547 Boot The Cash 17.98 ......................L Wright 8 2.08pm AON CPF C1 C1, 305m 1 1657F Cawbourne Clay nwtd ..................M Roberts 2 71F84 Pink Shellac 17.81 ...........................L Ahern 3 62346 Don’t Muzzle Me nwtd................B Goldsack 4 73261 Bigtime Ranson 18.25............G Fredrickson 5 42764 Golfing Buddy nwtd .................. S Gommans 6 81683 Casual Sipper 18.08 G & ................ J Clarke 7 64581 Pixie Dust 17.80 ..................................L Udy 8 55781 Homebush Button 18.00 ........J T McInerney 9 2622x Cawbourne Crazy nwtd....................... L Bell 10 43864 Lord De Air 17.67 U & ...........................Bliek 9 2.26pm FIRST SECURITY C1 C1, 305m 1 83466 Just You Wait 17.81 .....................J McArthur 2 35734 Come On Mickey 17.86 G & ........... J Clarke 3 847x3 Fangirl 17.88 L & ................................ Morris 4 73151 Nui Magic 17.68 ................................M Flipp

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81244 Bigtime Redfoo 17.96.............G Fredrickson 56314 Homebush Stew 17.77 ...........J T McInerney 87646 Box Of Fluffies 17.77........................L Ahern 65667 Homebush Pippi 18.02.................. R Maisey 85367 Another Plane nwtd......................... M Mann 75377 Cawbourne Shadow 17.96...........M Roberts 10 2.43pm INDULGE SKIN SPA WANGANUI C1, 520m 1 53574 Peaky Blinder 31.29 ........................B Marsh 2 85x27 Indefinite Order nwtd......................... B Hunt 3 56544 That’s King 30.50 ........................B Hodgson 4 43423 Opawa Lachlan 30.75 ........................ N Udy 5 87884 Barry’s Way 29.99 ............................R Waite 6 87347 Madam Ice 30.65 ........................J McArthur 7 52241 All About Echo nwtd ..........................J Dunn 8 86123 Glad’s Apopping nwtd .....................S Maher Emergencies: 9 68287 Mary’s Bad Boy nwtd ............... S Gommans 10 75756 Another Cruise 30.86 .............J T McInerney 11 3.03pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C1 C1, 305m 1 43544 Lynny Southcombe 17.56 ......J T McInerney 2 22555 Opportunist 18.09 L & ........................ Morris 3 144 Stainless Knocka 18.18 ...................L Ahern 4 32386 Rosie Fosi 18.06 ...............................M Flipp 5 31267 Consumate Ease 17.94 G & ........... J Clarke 6 28227 Asia Ostee 17.92 ............................ M Mann 7 72377 Tennessee Smile nwtd .................. R Maisey 8 23282 Mad Music 18.03........................B Goldsack 9 188 Electric Dandy 17.94 ......................... B Hunt 10 66x84 Dogged Denis 17.83 ....................... C Brider 12 3.21pm VETS ON CARLTON C1 C1, 305m 1 58x62 Boss Appeal nwtd ........................... M Mann 2 5x16 Allegro All Go 17.76 .........................L Ahern

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67641 Takeaway 18.00 L & ........................... Morris 87562 Ode To Liberty 17.54........................R Waite 37422 She’s Smashing 18.11 ......................M Flipp 75245 Kiribati Girl 17.89 ..................... S Gommans 38636 Vinny Doon 17.83 .........................G Atwood 71888 Diamond Lulu 18.10 ...................... R Maisey 64484 Nominal Lily 18.11 ..........................L Doody 84665 Homebush Crash 17.36 .........J T McInerney 13 3.38pm FIVE STAR KENNELS, RUNS C1, 305m 1 82887 Homebush Marlow 18.18 .............P Blanche 2 24566 Working Jewel 17.83 .......................L Doody 3 53447 Cosmic Rascal 17.90 .............. T McCracken 4 52827 Do More 17.92 .................................... L Bell 5 51363 Premier Prince 17.89 ...................M Roberts 6 57453 Five Kay Leg 18.00 ............................ N Udy 7 68452 Big Ben 18.06 ................................. M Mann 8 73212 Screaming Skull nwtd ...................H R Scott Emergencies: 9 8526F Mr. Zafonic 17.95....................J T McInerney 10 15475 Blaze’s Corporal 18.02 G R & ......... S Voyce 14 3.55pm BOOK YOUR FUNCTION@HATRICK C1, 305m 1 84717 Homebush Misha 17.88 .................. M Mann 2 35285 Nicksta nwtd...........................J T McInerney 3 x4653 Working Pizzaz 18.12 ....................... B Hunt 4 47355 Mighty Twist nwtd D P &........... K Gommans 5 31132 Cawbourne Gil 17.74 ...................M Roberts 6 15x73 Black Magic Rock 17.88.......... T McCracken 7 42288 Ka Pai nwtd ........................................W Kite 8 43377 Gummy Gumpsta 18.18 G R & ....... S Voyce 9 2622x Cawbourne Crazy nwtd....................... L Bell 10 66368 White Legs nwtd .............................. C Clark LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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Ashburton Guardian

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Wednesday, August 26, 2015 SITUATIONS VACANT

SEED Y R U B R E T N CA Canterbury Seed Company is a successful and well respected seed production, marketing and trading company recognised for experience in the fields of pea, forage, cereal and vegetable seed. Canterbury Seed’s large array of seed products are marketed domestically and to over forty countries around the world.

Due to an internal promotion, we are recruiting for the role of Seed Storeman at Canterbury Seed Company. We are looking for motivated individuals who are willing to do what is required to get results.

To be successful you need to be motivated and willing to work to strict deadlines. An understanding of the seed industry would be an advantage.

Seed Storeman Previous experience is essential in this role along with attention to detail and accuracy with figures. Also flexibility to adapt is a key.

To be successful in the above role you will need: • A good level of physical fitness as there will be some lifting required.

• A current forklift licence • Good communication skills • Be a team player and willingly participate with others to achieve common goals • Have a good understanding of the local grain and seed industry • Computer skills

Seed Cleaner - Treater Operator

Success for young netballers

This role is a newly created position to operate our Westrup cleaning plant at our Range Street cleaning and treating facility. Previous experience operating seed cleaning machinery is preferred, the role will be quite broad with flexibility to adapt a key. Attention to detail and accuracy with figures are essential to this position, along with a current forklift licence.

Celtic’s Amber Kennedy receives a shield on behalf of her team at the Junior Netball prizegiving on Saturday morning. Kennedy’s team won the shield for most goals scored over grading days, and also won the Saturday morning Senior A competition.

PHOTO TETSURO MITOMO 220815-TM-039

As part of the Carrfields Group of businesses, we offer our staff excellent working conditions and company benefits. Based in our Range Street site in Ashburton, you will work within a large team encompassing all Carrfields businesses.

To apply for the above positions please email your C.V. to: office@canseed.co.nz

IndyCar fatality

RESULTS

Power has long been an advocate for safety in the IndyCar championship, which has always struggled to balance its extreme high speeds and close pack racing with driver welfare.

The Australian was one of several drivers involved in the pack crash which claimed the life of Dan Wheldon at the 2011 season finale in Las Vegas.

Wilson’s is the first IndyCar driver death since Wheldon’s but concerns had been aired about perceived lagging safety standards through the year.

Wilson is the 107th IndyCar driver to die in either race or practice situations since 1916.

- AAP

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Talley’s is a successful and well known brand, operating several plants throughout the South Island, as well as having many diversified interests in seafood, frozen vegetables, meat and dairy products. We currently have the following positions at our Fairton plant located 10 minutes drive from Ashburton.

Service Deli Positions

Forklift Operators

We currently have a full time and a part time position available in our Service Deli.

Talley’s Ashburton has Forklift Operator positions available on the Ashburton site.

To be successful in these roles, you will be enthusiastic about working with food and will be able to create products to the high standard our customers deserve.

The Ashburton site runs rotating shift patterns.

The Fresh Name in the Freezer

IndyCar defending champion Will Power’s fears have been realised with the death of “fantastic human” Justin Wilson.

The popular 37-year-old English driver died in hospital on Tuesday from a severe head injury sustained when struck by a piece of debris during the weekend’s race at Pocono in Pennsylvania.

The father of two’s death sent the motorsport community into grief, with Power leading the tributes as he once again dealt with the death of a colleague.

“So distraught to hear the news of Justin’s passing,” Power tweeted. “He was such a fantastic human being.”

Or phone 03 307 6979 for further information.

Forklift experience would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given to the right candidates.

Email a copy of your CV with a cover letter to recruitment@ash.talleys.co.nz or complete an application at the guard house on-site.

You will have a tidy appearance and a high standard of personal hygiene. Honesty and reliability are essential, as is the ability to work as part of a great team and be able to deliver a high level of customer service.

Both positions will include a weekend shift.

If either of these positions appeals to you, please apply in writing to: Human Resources Manager Ashburton New World PO Box 444, Ashburton 7740

Ashburton Golf Club

August 18 and 22.

Applications close on September 1, 2015.

Women’s Section LGU www.talleys.co.nz Silver: Sally Lemon – 74; Bronze I: Leigh Wackrow – 72; Bronze II: Sue Hastie – 76; Bronze III: Sharon CarlAshburton Bridge Club son - 77 August 21 Nine Hole Section, August 20 Monday Evening – Duplicate We have a part time position available for a A Rules Session was led by Shirley Elliott and two N/S 1 D Robins and P Scott, 2 S Harris and B Newton, mature person in our busy store. helpers (Fairlie and Helen).

3= Z Earl and M Jones and M Francis and D Fisher.

Stroke: Dorothy Knight – 37, Lesley Crum, Gail Gut• We are looking for an honest, reliable and E/W 1 A Gray and B Blair, 2 Paul Fergus and D Sewell, 4 nights on 4 nights off, sell – 38 3= P Wise and D Wilkinson and G Brown and B Leightcustomer friendly employee from 6.00pm to 6.00am.

Stableford: Dorothy Knight – 17, Lesley Crum, Gail on • Liquor Licence and experience would be Gutsell - 16 Full drivers licence required.

Tuesday Evening – Ron Sutherland Trophy an advantage however full training will be N/S 1 B Smith and J Knight, 2 P and T Downward, 3 A URL Closing date MayfieldProof Golf Club Rachel provided. read by:_______________________________ With: _______________________________ x x Date:_______________________________ tested: Contact Wright and A Sim checked: Eagles Stableford • You will be required to do shift work, up to Graeme Chettleburgh E/W 1 T Small and V Ferrier, 2 I Doel and J Irwin, 3 K Winner Ali Mcleod 42 points; A Rushton and 20-25 hours per week, our open hours are Robb and M Holdaway 027 694 8024 or 307 6223 W Blair 41; G Duthie and S Cross 39, T Kingsbury 38, Wednesday Afternoon – Valetta Trophy 7am - 8pm, 7 days a week revisions: S King 37 N/S 1 J Fechney and R Kyle, 2 A Maude and P Down• You must be able to work unsupervised and Nearest the Pins: 1 2 3 4 5 ward 3 M Buckland and B Smith, $0 $0 $25 $50 $75 also in a busy team environment No 2 Aon Insurance J Sim; No 11 Jon McAulliffe BayE/W 1 R Kyle and T Downward, 2 L Baker and E leys Real Estate W Blair; No 5 Marilyn Cross Proper• We offer the successful applicant an Segers, 3 S Harris and H Blee ty Brokers D Ingold; No 9 –18 attractive hourly rate.

Thursday Evening – Eileen Willoughby Trophy job: No 14 ANZ Bank S King; C52831 PLEASE NOTE: ATS I Beach N/S 1 J Knight and B Smith, 2 M Holmes and R Mcthat we have prepared this If this sounds like you, please deliver your Nett Eagle not s struck advertisement proof based on our ize: 10 x 2 format: b&w Laughlin, 3 M Buckland and T Downward CV with a cover letter to: Beach Road Dairy, Ashvegas Player of the day Ali McLeod 42 stableunderstanding of the instructions E/W 1 M Moore and A Maude, 2 W Kolkman and V received. In approving the ford points. publication run date Road,position cost (excl gst) 30 Beach Ashburton. sort Ferrier, 3 D Wilkinson and L Leadley

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REAL ESTATE

Hastings McLeod Limited Licensed REAA 2008

We are seeking the services of a permanent part time administration assistant to help us support our Grants Committee and their grant making programmes. In addition the successful applicant will also provide assistance to our busy secretary/ treasurer andFoundation executive officer.

Tindall

DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU44878 WESTSIDE 3 Windsor Street

dvance Ashburton

ASHBURTON 7740

Solid home in popular Westside location. Kitchen dining combined with separate lounge. Good garaging and outbuildings. 764sqm section. Handy to schools and shopping centre. (RV $220,000) VIEW Thursday 27 Aug 12.30 - 1.15pm DEADLINE SALE closes Tuesday 1st September, 2015 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior)

OPEN HOME

TRADES, SERVICES

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

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Plus much more FREE loan trailer available!

From a shovel load to a trailer load.

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

Ashburton Club & MSA We have vacancies for bar staff to work weekends, including evenings.

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

TRADES, SERVICES

COMPUTER PROBLEMS? For prompt reliable service.

Contact Kelvin Boult, KJB Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot Place.

Ph 308 8989. 30 years Local service. Same day service if possible.

SUPERGOLD Discount card welcomed.

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.

MATURE couple with vast experience cleaning are available to clean a few houses, Methven/Ashburton.

Reasonable rates, references available. Phone Sharon 303 0956.

WANTED

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

Phone Craig Rogers, your ONLY local applicator, 307 WORK WANTED NOW - 6347 or 0800 TINTER. Male late 40s with general Member of Master Tinters manager’s certificate and NZ. admin / management / parts experience. Phone 027-315PUBLIC NOTICES 8086.

ASHBURTON Society of Arts - EARLY SPRING SHOW. Short Street Studio. Members New Zealand work for sale. Special guest ashburton ADRIENNE PAVELKA. Open Saturdays and Sundays 211 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton 24/7 Appraisals 10am - 3pm or when the sign (03) 307 6130 is out. Phone 308 4533.

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Ashburton Junior Athletics Club A.G.M. Tuesday September 1, 2015 7.30pm Cricket Pavilion Domain Oval All welcome Contact: Bridgitte 308 1490

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9.30am - 1.30pm St Andrews Anglican church hall, cnr ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Second time around Op- shop. Cnr Cass and Thomson and Jane Street, Tinwald.

1.00pm - 4.00pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. New rooms open for research. Ground floor Heritage Centre, West Street.

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9.30am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Beginners refresher and learning. Social Hall, Havelock Street.

9.30am - 11.00am BALMORAL HALL LINEDANCERS. Classes. Balmoral hall, Cameron Street.

9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Daytime section, great exercise, new players welcome, rackets available. EA Networks Centre Stadium. River Terrace.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH GOODWILL SHOP.

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9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY INC. Open Thursday and Saturday mornings www.toylibrary.ashburtononline.co.nz/ Methodist Church Hall, Baring Square East.

9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Second time around Op-shop. Cnr Cass Street and Havelock Street.

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

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1.30pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Euchre, friendship, fun, afternoon tea.

Waireka Croquet clubrooms, Philip Street.

4.00pm M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Open day to learn to play. M.S.A. Sports

grounds,115 Racecourse Road.

7.00pm ASHBURTON UKUKELE GROUP. Beginners and new members welcome. St Paul’s Church hall, Oxford Street.

7.00pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Sequence dancing. Pipe Band Hall, Creek Road.

7.00pm - 9.30pm MID CANTERBURY LINE DANCERS. Learn to line dance 7pm, beginner/ intermediate (8pm-9pm). Annette

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7.30pm ASHBURTON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB. Dancing, music, fitness, fun. New members welcome phone 308-5437. Buffalo Hall, Cox Street.

7.30pm ASHBURTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. Results portrait competition, entries landscapes. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

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

10.00am- 11.00am GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN TRUST. Coffee/Support group on every Thursday.

Presbyterian Support Rooms, Tancred Street.

10.30am RAKAIA REAL WOMEN. Real women circuit training in the hall, 1st time free. St Andrews Church, Bridge Street Rakaia.

10.45am

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

1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of may aircraft from past to the future. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong - no counting, beginners welcome.

Waireka Club rooms, Philip Street.

1.30pm M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Club Day, new members very welcome.

M.S.A. Sports Grounds, 115 Racecourse Road.

2.00pm R.S.A. WOMENS SECTION. Afternoon social, playing housie. R.S.A. Cox Street.

7.00pm ASHBURTON R.S.A. DARTS SECTION. Section night, all welcome. Doris Linton Lounge, R.S.A. Cox Street.

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

7.30pm DIABETES NZ ASHBURTON. Annual General Meeting, all welcome, Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

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COMMUNITY GRANTS OPEN Funding applications are being sought from groups and organisations for financial assistance from Ashburton District Council’s Community Grant and School Holiday Programme schemes. $50,000 is available for distribution to successful applicants through the Community Grants scheme and $5,000 for the School Holiday Programme scheme.

Application forms and full criteria for each scheme are available from our website ashburtondc.govt.nz or from Council’s reception.

For more information contact Council on 307 7700 or email info@adc.govt.nz Applications for both schemes close 5.00pm on Friday 28 August 2015.

RUR AL FIRE FORCE AGM’S

PUBLIC NOTICE

Annual General Meetings of the volunteer Rural Fire Forces in Ashburton District will take place from August until September 2015.

Road Closure Proposal

Below is a list of Rural Fire Force AGM meetings which can also be found on Council’s website ashburtondc.govt.nz Fire Force

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Mt Somers

Monday 31 August 7.30pm

Mt Somers Hall

Ashburton Rural

Monday 7 September 7.30pm

South Street Fire Station

Hinds

Wednesday 9 September Hinds Fire 7.30pm Station

Lake Clearwater

Saturday 12 September 3.30pm

Lake Clearwater Hall

PUBLIC NOTICE Road Closure Proposal Ashburton District Council gives public notice of a proposal to temporarily close roads to ordinary vehicular traffic to enable the holding of a community event - Ashburton Car Club “Winslow Willowby Road Standing 1/4 Mile Sprint”.

Roads proposed to be closed: Winslow Willowby Road, from Longbeach Road intersection to approximately 500 metres from State Highway 1 intersection.

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Ashburton District Council gives public notice of a proposal to temporarily close roads to ordinary vehicular traffic to enable the holding of a community event - Ashburton Car Club “Rutherfords Road Shingle Sprint”.

Roads proposed to be closed: Rutherfords Road, from the former Lambies Road to Boyds Road.

Period of closure: From 9.00am until 6.30pm on Saturday 7 November 2015. Detours will be available on adjacent roads and these will be sign posted.

This proposed closure is made under the Local Government Act 1974 - Schedule 10 (11 (e)) and will be considered at the Service Delivery Meeting on 8 October 2015.

Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge notice of their objection and the grounds for their objection in writing by post or email to Council by 4.00pm, Friday 4 September 2015.

Road Closure Proposal Ashburton District Council gives public notice of a proposal to temporarily close roads to ordinary vehicular traffic to enable the holding of a community event - Ashburton Car Club “Chertsey Road Standing & Flying 1/4 Mile”.

Roads proposed to be closed: Chertsey Road, from Wards Road to Taverners Road.

Period of closure: From 9.30am until 5.00pm on Saturday 12 September 2015. Detours will be available on adjacent roads and these will be sign posted.

Period of closure: From 9.00am until 6.00pm on Saturday 5 December 2015. Detours will be available on adjacent roads and these will be sign posted.

This proposed closure is made under the Local Government Act 1974 - Schedule 10 (11 (e)) and will be considered at the Service Delivery Meeting on 3 September 2015.

This proposed closure is made under the Local Government Act 1974 - Schedule 10 (11 (e)) and will be considered at the Service Delivery Meeting on 8 October 2015.

Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge notice of their objection and the grounds for their objection in writing by post or email to Council by 4.00pm, Friday 28 August 2015.

Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge notice of their objection and the grounds for their objection in writing by post or email to Council by 4.00pm, Friday 4 September 2015.

Meetings Environmental Services Committee Meeting Ashburton Trust Event Centre Thursday 3 September 2015, 10.30am Service Delivery Committee Meeting Ashburton Trust Event Centre Thursday 3 September 2015, to follow Environmental Services meeting Finance & Business Support Committee Meeting Ashburton Trust Event Centre Thursday 3 September 2015, to follow Service Delivery meeting Council Meeting Thursday 24 September 2015, 1:30pm

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TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Your mind is alive with images from the outside world, some of which do not apply to you in the way the advertisers are trying to make you believe. In fact, it’s entirely possible you’re perfectly fine the way you are.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Marvellous strategies and ingenious solutions are part of the fun. Note that the answers don’t always come from you. Enjoy trying it someone else’s way, even if it doesn’t turn out.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You’ll employ that wide range of social and technical skills to manoeuvre through the increasing pressures of the day. Keep in mind that the only reason you’re being challenged like this is that you can handle it.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You avoid talking about problems for fear the focus will make things worse.

You need to identify the sticking point then you can settle on the improvement that would help you focus.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Those of superior character are often well versed in the art of finding something to like about an unlikeable situation. The secret is creativity and focus. Master this and you can do anything.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Be proud of what you’ve done for a paycheck, and mentally account for all of it. Odd, arduous or distasteful tasks you handled in the past prepared you for a future dreamy job.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You’ve been learning differently lately, picking a bit here, there and everywhere, perhaps unsure of what it’s leading to. The picture comes together today, and you’ll understand why recent lessons were necessary.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): If you’re worried, it’s because you’re not living in the present. Bring yourself to the current moment when you can do what needs doing.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Things you do will affect others in ways you can’t foresee, so be sure you believe in your choice. Would you make the choice if you knew it was on camera for millions to see?

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PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Your thoughts link like a railroad. All it takes is one railroad switch to head you in a different direction. Today is for installing the thought switch that will get you to a new location.

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CLEMENS, Murray Please note all late death Anthony – notices or notices sent On August 23, 2015. Passed outside ordinary office hours away peacefully at Methven must be emailed to: House. Loved father and deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz father in law of Terry and to ensure publication.

Paula, John and Tarsha, During office hours notices Julianna and Paul Coldicott may also be sent to: and loved grandad of Nikita, Charlie, Alex, and Sam. classifieds@theguardian.co.nz Messages to Clemens family, Any queries P O Box 472, Ashburton please contact 7740. Murray’s wish was to 0800 have a private service which ASHBURTON has been held.

(0800-274-287).

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CLEMENS, Murray Anthony – Of Alford Forest, on August 23, 2015. Peacefully at Methven House. Dearly loved son of the late Eva and Charlie Clemens and much loved brother of the late Isla, Bevan and Annette, Neil and the late Margaret, Yvonne and the late Joe Harrison, Gwenda and Tony Keenan, and Angela and Roger Grieve. Loved nephew of Bernadette and the late Ted McCloy. A loved Uncle of his many nieces and nephews and their families.

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McGIRR, Edward Patrick, (Pat) – On August 24, 2015. Loved son of the late Frank and Mary. Loved brother and brother in law of Noreen and Ken Evans (Christchurch), Josie and the late Bill Maw and Margaret and the late Stalky McLeod.

McGIRR, Edward Patrick, (Pat) – On August 24, 2015. Loved son in law of the late Edgar and Lily Hill. Loved brother in law of David and Susan (Melbourne), John and Vivienne (Ashburton), Michael (Rakaia), Susan and Bruce Dickson (Methven), Peter and Cecily (Whakatane), Margaret (Hokitika), Elizabeth and David Havill (Auckland), and Anne, and the late Margo.

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McGIRR, Edward Patrick, (Pat) – On August 24, 2015.

Peacefully at Ashburton MID CANTERBURY Hospital. Aged 81 years.

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6am Breakfast 9am Good Morning 10am The Chase 0 11am May The Best House Win PGR Four sets of home owners are invited to judge one another’s houses based on interior design, homeliness, comfort and hospitality.

Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale It is decision time for Debbie; Chrissie makes a drunken mistake; Ruby rescues Sandy. 0 1:30 Coronation Street PGR 3 0 2pm Who’s Doing The Dishes?

3pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:55 Te Karere 2 0 4:25 The Chase 0 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat 0 6pm One News 0

6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Tiki Tour 3 0 6:53 Piggy Tales 0 6:55 My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic 0 7:20 Wander Over Yonder 3 0 7:50 Phineas And Ferb 3 0 8:15 The Octonauts 0 8:35 Everything’s Rosie 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Home And Away 3 0 11:30 Shortland Street 3 0 Noon Cougar Town PGR 3 0 12:30 Jeremy Kyle 1:30 Mom PGR 3 0 3:28 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 3:30 Randy Cunningham – 9th Grade Ninja 3 0 4pm Liv And Maddie 0 4:30 The 4:30 Show 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm Friends 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 Fair Go 0 8pm N Rachel Hunter’s Tour Of Beauty Rachel begins her Tour of Beauty in France, a country admired for its taste and style, luxury and beauty.

But what exactly is that ‘je ne sais quoi’ that defines French beauty? 0 8:30 N Struggle Street 0 9:35 Undercover Boss USA 0 10:35 One News 0

7pm Shortland Street 0 7:30 Reno Rumble The Blue Tongues must complete their first rooms; one decision made by team captains Michelle and Steve fails to impress the judges. 0 8:35 The Big Bang Theory PGR 0 9:05 Mom PGR 0 9:35 Mike And Molly PGR 0 10:05 Brooklyn Nine Nine PGR 0 10:30 Hell’s Kitchen

7pm Story 7:30 Best Of Top Gear PGR 0 8:40 M Cowboys And Aliens AO 3 2011 Action Sci-fi Thriller. Cowboys and Native Americans in Arizona join forces after an alien spaceship lands. Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde. 0

7pm The Simpsons 3 0 7:30 Family Guy PGR 3 8pm Fresh Off The Boat PGR 3 8:30 M Fight Club AO 3 1999 Thriller. A man disillusioned by what his life has become encounters an exciting stranger who introduces him to a new way of life. Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter, Meatloaf, Jared Leto. 0

11:05 Nashville AO 3 0 Midnight Football – English Premier League (Highlights) 1am Te Karere 3 2 0 1:30 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2 0

11:30 Anger Management Midnight Undateable 3 0 12:30 Sullivan And Son PGR 3 0 1am Rural Drift AO 0 1:25 Infomercials 2:25 The Real 3 3:15 The Tomorrow People AO 3 0 4:05 Regular Show PGR 3 0 4:15 Mighty Med 3 4:40 The 4:30 Show 3 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11pm Newsworthy A late night mix of news, entertainment, pop culture and assorted absurdities.

11:30 NCIS AO 3 The team boards a Navy ship to investigate a murder, and learn McGee’s father is a suspect. 0 12:30 Infomercials

11:10 Nurse Jackie AO 3 Antoinette makes a confession when she confronts Jackie about her addiction.

12:05 Entertainment Tonight 12:30 Infomercials

CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Fantasy Homes By The Sea Helping home buyers find their perfect property by the coast.

7:30 Holiday Home Sweet Home 8:30 Love Nature – Nature’s Treasure Islands 9:30 Hugh’s Three Good Things 10am Cook The Books 10:30 Reno v Relocate 11am Buying The Bayou 11:30 Auction Hunters Noon Location, Location, Location 1pm Buying And Selling With The Property Brothers 2pm Fantasy Homes By The Sea 3pm Holiday Home Sweet Home 4pm Love Nature – Caroline Quentin’s National Parks 5pm The Cook And The Chef 5:30 Tales From River Cottage 6pm Holmes Makes It Right 7pm American Restoration 7:30 Wild Shepherdess With Kate Humble 8:30 Where The Wild Men Are With Ben Fogle Ben travels to remote locations where he faces extreme lifestyles head-on.

9:30 Monty Halls’ Great Escapes – Beachcomber Cottage 10:30 American Restoration 11pm The Cook And The Chef 11:30 Tales From River Cottage

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6am Paul Henry 9am Infomercials 10:30 Story 3 Daily current affairs programme hosted by Duncan Garner and Heather du Plessis-Allan.

0 11am Rachael Ray Emmy, Tony and Grammy winner, Lily Tomlin, gives a preview of her new comedy series, Grace and Frankie.

Noon 3 News 12:30 Baggage AO Game show hosted by Jerry Springer.

1pm Dr Phil AO 2pm The Ricki Lake Show PGR 3pm The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills PGR 3 4pm Entertainment Tonight 4:30 The Block – Triple Threat 6pm 3 News

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am Sticky TV 3 7:30 Scaredy Squirrel 3 7:55 The Wild Thornberrys 3 0 8:20 Chuggington 3 8:30 Hi 5 House 8:55 Peppa Pig 3 9am Fireman Sam 0 9:10 Thomas And Friends 3 9:20 Bob The Builder 3 9:30 Wonder Pets 3 9:55 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Sticky TV 4:35 Big Time Rush 3 5:05 Victorious 3 5:30 Life’s Funniest Moments 3 6pm Malcolm In The Middle 3 0 6:30 How I Met Your Mother 3 0

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6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 7am Deal Or No Deal 3 7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors 1pm The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR 3 2pm Doctor Who PGR 3 The Doctor and Clara are on the most beautiful train in history, but a deadly creature is stalking the passengers, and the Doctor must defeat the Mummy.

3pm The Millers PGR 3 Nathan is sick of driving Carol around everywhere, and suggests she asks Adam, but when Carol and Adam start to bond, Nathan becomes jealous.

3:30 Antiques Roadshow 3 4:30 Hot Bench 5pm Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Prime News 6pm Escape To The Country 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Bondi Rescue PGR 8pm Coastwatch Oz PGR 3 8:30 N Legends AO Deepcover agent Martin Odum returns to the FBI after an assignment, and must reconnect with his family to put his life back together, but cannot remember his true self.

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9:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) England v Australia – Fifth Test, Day Four. 10am Rugby – ITM Cup (Highlights) Tasman v Bay of Plenty. 10:30 Rugby – ITM Cup (Highlights) Week Two. 11am Rugby – ITM Cup (Highlights) Week Two. 11:30 Sky Sport Select Noon AFL Weekly Highlights 1pm Rugby Nation 2pm Golf Central 3pm Motorsport – V8 Supercars Championship (Highlights) 3:30 Motorsport – V8 Supercars Championship (Highlights) 4pm Motorsport – V8 Supercars Championship (Highlights) 4:30 Cycling – La Vuelta (Highlights) 5pm Rugby Nation 6pm Rugby – First XV (Replay) 7:30 L Rugby – ITM Cup Bay of Plenty v Southland. From Baypark Stadium, Mount Maunganui.

9:30 Rugby – The Breakdown The weekend’s rugby with a discussion panel of former top players and experts.

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11:35 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR A celebrity chat show.

12:35 Home Shopping 1:35 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

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11:30 The Crowd Goes Wild Midnight Rugby – ITM Cup (Replay) 2am Rugby – The Breakdown 3am Rugby – First XV Revision 4am UFC Now 5am Motorsport – GT Asia Series (Highlights) 5:30 Football – Champions League (Highlights)

MAORI TV 6:30 Pukoro 2 7am Dora Matatoa 2 7:30 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 2 8am Pukana 2 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Project Matauranga 3 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Korero Mai 3 2 11am Toku Reo 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 2 1pm Toku Reo 2 2pm Ako 2 3pm Tangaroa With Pio 3:30 Pukoro 2 4pm Dora Matatoa 2 4:30 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 2 5pm Pukana 2

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6am NRL Fulltime 6:30 Super League Fulltime 7am NRL 360 8am NRL Fulltime The latest round of the NRL Premiership.

8:30 Motorsport – Formula One (Highlights) Belgian Grand Prix.

From Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.

9am Motorsport – World Rally Championships (Highlights) Deutschland Event.

Rachel Hunter’s Tour of Beauty Cowboys and Aliens 10am Motorsport – Dakar 8pm on TV One 8:40pm on TV3 Series (Highlights) Desafio Guarani.

Coverage of the second race held in DISCOVERY MOVIES PREMIERE MOVIES GREATS Paraguay, with significantly different 6am Chaos Caught On Camera M 7:30 2nd Serve M 2012 Comedy.

6:05 The Making Of The Man terrain to the first race in Argentina.

6:30 Deadliest Catch PG 9am Biography – Hugh Jackman PG From U.N.C.L.E. PG 11am Inside Supercars 7:30 Gold Rush PG The Ultimatum. 9:50 Bad Neighbours 16LSC 2014 6:20 Ocean’s Twelve ML 2004 Noon Fight Night Fighters TBC. 8:30 MythBusters PG Comedy. Seth Rogen, Zac Efron.

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2pm UFC Now 9:30 Moonshiners M 11:30 Annabelle 16VC 2014 Horror. 8:25 As Good As It Gets ML 1997 3pm Football – EUFA Champions 10:30 The Last Alaskans M Annabelle Wallis, Ward Horton.

Comedy. Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt. League (Replay) Malmo v Celtic.

11:30 I (Almost) Got Away With It 1:10 The Judge ML 2014 Drama.

10:45 Biography – Cate Blanchett 5pm Football League Show M Got to Pose as Katrina Refugees.

Robert Downey jr, Robert Duvall.

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5:30 Rugby League – Super 12:30 Disappeared M 3:30 Bad Words MLS 2014 Comedy. 11:40 Kate And Leopold PGL 2001 League (Highlights) Playoffs – St 1:30 Unravelled M Dead Drunk.

Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn.

Romance. Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman. Helens v Huddersfield.

2:30 How It’s Made PG 5pm The Counsellor 16VLS 2013 1:40 Batman Begins MV 2005 6pm Rugby League – Super 3pm How It’s Made PG Crime. Michael Fassbender.

Adventure. Christian Bale.

League (Highlights) Playoffs – 3:30 Gold Rush PG Game Changer. 7pm Adventures Of A Pizza Guy 4pm Austin Powers In Warrington v Wigan.

4:30 Aeroplane Repo PG 16VLS 2014 Comedy. Roddy Piper.

Goldmember MVLS 2002 Comedy.

6:30 Warriors 20 Year Celebration 5:30 MythBusters PG 8:30 Thor – The Dark World Mike Myers, Beyonce Knowles.

8:30 NRL 360 6:30 Mythbusters M MV 2013 Action. Thor, the Mighty 5:35 Braveheart 16V 1995 9:30 Sterlo – On The Couch Avenger, must save Earth and all the The A-Team Special.

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10:30 Big Weekend 7:30 Deadliest Catch – The Bait PG Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy 8:30 Fantastic Four PGV 2005 11:30 Golf World that pre-dates the universe itself.

8:30 Deadliest Catch PG Action.

Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, THURSDAY Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman.

Heavy Lies the Crown.

Julian McMahon.

Midnight Fox Sports World 10:25 Paranoia MVL 2013 Thriller.

9:30 Saltwater Heroes PG 10:20 He’s Just Not That Into You 12:30 Ultimate Insider 10:30 How It’s Made PG Liam Hemsworth, Harrison Ford.

MLS 2009 Comedy. Jennifer Aniston. 1am Motorsport – Dakar Series 11pm How It’s Made PG THURSDAY 11:30 Gold Rush PG Game Changer. 12:10 Biography – Hugh Jackman PG THURSDAY (Highlights) Desafio Guarani.

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12:30 Scorned – Love Kills M 2:05 Braveheart 16V 1995 4am Rugby League – Holden Cup 2:55 Adventures Of A Pizza Guy 1:30 I’d Kill For You M Historical Drama. Mel Gibson.

(Replay) Titans U20 v Raiders U20.

2:30 Chaos Caught On Camera M 16VLS 2014 Comedy. Roddy Piper.

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Ashes England v Australia – First 2013 Action. Chris Hemsworth, 4am Survive That! PG Natalie Portman.

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Mike Myers, Beyonce Knowles.

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Thompson Trophy match goes right down to the wire Ashburton College’s Brodie Fransen goes around a Christ’s College defender in the two teams’ Thompson Trophy play-off game in Ashburton last night. Ashcoll lost a thriller 75-81 after trailing 37-49 at halftime then rallying to be up 59-57 at the three-quarter break. The visitors were superior on the three-point line, but the game was only decided in the last minute. Ashcoll captain Kody Stuthridge was his side’s leading scorer (24) with support from Brodie Fransen (13) and Gareth Hunt (10).

Ashcoll heads to Cowles Stadium tonight to play St Bede’s, to wrap up a season that has resulted in 12 wins and just three losses. The side heads to the secondary schools’ winter tournament in Dunedin next week.

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Selection dilemma for Black Caps

BY DAVID LEGGAT New Zealand have some intriguing selections to consider before naming their side for the deciding ODI against South Africa starting in Durban late tonight.

But the top and tail should take care of themselves.

Martin Guptill, Tom Latham - with back-to-back 60s so far - and captain Kane Williamson are automatic picks at the head of the innings.

Then New Zealand has to find

the right blend from newcomer George Worker, who has caught the eye, Grant Elliott, Colin Munro and Jimmy Neesham.

Two spinners or one?

You would have got long odds on arriving at the final game of the African tour and finding legspinner Ish Sodhi the only bowler to have appeared in all five ODIs in Zimbabwe and South Africa.

However, Sodhi has answered the call. He was initially only there for the Zimbabwe leg, but

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when Ross Taylor was invalided home by an injury, Sodhi stayed on.

Not exactly replacing like with like, but Sodhi has done a good job, and raised questions about how he might fit into the mix for the home limited-overs season when NZ play Sri Lanka and Pakistan in short form matches.

Which leaves the seamers, and you can ink in Doug Bracewell and Adam Milne, assuming fully fit, to start.

Milne has bowled with zip and penetration, taking four wickets at 22 in the first two games against South Africa.

But Bracewell also caught the eye in the eight-wicket, serieslevelling win in Potchefstroom at the weekend.

He is 25 next month and after a chequered career should be coming into his prime.

In the estimation of New Zealand’s bowling coach, Dimitri Mascarenhas, he could comfortably have won player

of the match for his careerbest three for 31 off 10 overs, had Guptill not carried New Zealand home with his ninth ODI century.

“I’m absolutely ecstatic about how he’s gone about his business,” Mascarenhas said.

This will be New Zealand’s 29th ODI this year. They have won 20 of them.

Victory will round off a second consecutive ODI series win in South Africa, and that’s no small feather in their cap.

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