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BY ERIN TASKER

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Just one game in to the new season, it has been announced that the man who led Mid Canterbury to Heartland rugby glory in 2013 is leaving.

But coach Glenn Moore hopes to add a second Meads Cup title to Mid Canterbury’s name before he heads north to pursue his professional rugby coaching ambitions.

Moore was yesterday named as the new Blues Super Rugby assistant coach, responsible for the forwards and the contact area, for the next two years and he’s looking forward to working alongside former All Black great and current Blues coach John Kirwan.

For the next couple of months though, his focus remains firmly on Mid Canterbury and defending the Meads Cup in the Heartland Championship. That was one of his conditions in accepting the job; he wanted to see his current job through to the end first.

It will be Moore’s second foray into Super Rugby. He was the head coach of the Highlanders from 2007-2010 and he said he never lost that passion and desire to get back to the top level, but the timing wasn’t

right, until now. “I’ve really enjoyed being hands on with the Mid Canterbury boys and that probably reignited the spark again.

“We’ve started to achieve some good things and they are a great group of boys to work with and I’m grateful for them for giving me the spark to get back into the top level again.”

Moore said he was excited about the opportunity to join the Blues coaching staff and get back to coaching at an elite level.

“I was really impressed with JK’s (John Kirwan’s) vision and passion for the franchise.

“That helped make it an easy decision to join the coaching team. I’m really looking forward to relocating up north and getting stuck in.”

Coaching Mid Canterbury had been a case of coming back to his roots.

Moore was born in Auckland but grew up in Mid Canterbury, and played for Mid Canterbury himself.

“I still very much regard Ashburton as home,” he said.

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Miley’s ‘date’ a wanted man The homeless youth Miley Cyrus took to the MTV Video Music Awards as her date is wanted by police in his native Oregon for a probation violation. The pop star pretended Jesse Helt was her new boyfriend as they walked the red carpet together at the Los Angeles prizegiving, but he revealed his true identity when Cyrus sent him up onstage to pick up her Video of the Year Moonman trophy for Wrecking Ball to raise awareness about displaced youngsters across the US. During his acceptance speech, he said: “My name is Jesse, and I’m accepting this award on behalf of 1.6 million runaways and homeless youth who are starving lost and scared right now. I know this because I am one of these people. I have survived in shelters all over this city...”

All-women sports show to be launched CBS Sports Network will air an all-women sports show starting next month. CBS said yesterday the weekly hour-long, primetime programme on the cable channel will be the first of its kind. We Need to Talk premieres September 30. The panel will feature a core of CBS Sports announcers: Lesley Visser, Amy Trask, Tracy Wolfson, Dana Jacobson and Allie LaForce.

Other contributors include Andrea Kremer, Laila Ali, Lisa Leslie, Dara Torres, Swin Cash and Summer Sanders. The show will be led by Emmy Award-winning co-ordinating producers Emilie Deutsch and Suzanne Smith, the only woman currently producing or directing NFL games.

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Counting down to the Guardian’s 135th birthday we are looking back at papers from the past

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Back in time On August 28, 1899, the Guardian reported on a miraculous escape in Geraldine: A fire broke out at two o’clock in a shop and dwelling occupied by Mr A. Loach, tinsmith, and spread to the adjoining building of Mr A. Dunn, bootmaker. Mr Loach had a miraculous escape from death. He was sleeping in the top storey ... and only had time to snatch his trousers and escape onto the roof of the shop. He woke Mr Dunn, who together with Mr Colbert, brought a ladder and rescued Mr Loach.

Cooper cops flak over headdresses Designer Trelise Cooper’s fashion showcase caused a stir on Tuesday night with accusations the feather headdresses adorning the models were culturally insensitive. Cooper’s show, as part of New Zealand Fashion Week, featured “70s bohemian vibes” with models wearing native-American and Canadian First Nations’ feathered headdresses. The move drew ire on social media from concerned fashionistas.

“Hey @trelisecooper, Indian headdresses are not yours to wear. This is cultural appropriation & super offensive,” Melbourne-based lawyer and journalist Di White said on Twitter. The comment was retweeted more than 30 times within an hour. Kiwi comedian Jeremy Elwood – who hails from Canada – also took to Twitter to make his distaste about the items known. “@ trelisecooper Actually I think you’ll find those are racist, plagiarized, white trash hipster vibes.

You should be ashamed.” Morgan Ashworth posted on Trelise Cooper’s Facebook page: “This is appallingly offensive cultural appropriation. I see you’re deleting comments about this too,” she wrote.

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Neil Young files for divorce Rocker Neil Young has stunned fans by filing for divorce to end his 36-year marriage to wife Pegi. Young filed divorce papers in California at the end of last month and a hearing is scheduled for December 12. Pegi, who has often performed with her husband, last took the stage with Young at last year’s Bridge School Benefit concert, which she co-founded with Young in the mid1980s.

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■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COURT

Accused escapes prison sentence A man who left the imprint of his footwear on his partner’s face following an argument has escaped a prison sentence.

Jason Andrew Twamley, 22, of Netherby, appeared in the Ashburton District Court on Tuesday before Judge Joanna Maze for sentencing on a charge of assault with intent to injure.

He was convicted, sentenced to 120 hours of community

work and nine months supervision, to include anger management and relationship counselling.

Twamley and the complainant were arguing over separation matters. When he attempted to remove a television, the complainant smashed it with a hammer.

Twamley slammed her against a wall, pushed her to

ground where he pinned her down with his foot, leaving an imprint of his footwear on her forehead.

While she protected her head with her arms, he stomped on her body four or five times.

Defence counsel Paul Bradford told the court the victim impact statement was intriguing, in that the complainant believed the incident had been the

catalyst for repairing the relationship.

The pair had reunited and were engaged in counselling.

“The victim believes they will have a stronger, healthier relationship,” Mr Bradford said.

During the restorative justice process she acknowledged the behaviour was out of character.

Judge Maze told Twamley the charge was serious.

“The risks are obvious, you could have damaged her internal organs,” she said, adding that Twamley should have walked away at the point the property damage occurred.

“Property is only property,” she said.

“A relationship is about two equal people – you made this impossible when you delivered this level of violence.”

■ ASHBURTON VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE

Emergency goes ahead after postponement There was a full scale emergency at ATS last night – two weeks after it was initially meant to happen.

This time the emergency wasn’t real - it was all in the name of training - but two weeks ago when the training night was first scheduled to take place, a real emergency did take place; a house fire broke out on Leeston Street.

Last night the training did go ahead uninterrupted though.

ATS was the scene of the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade’s latest training exercise, which had a focus on emergencies involving hazardous chemicals.

Around 25 firefighters took part in the exercise, which involved a mock chemical leak scenario and two ‘victims’ being overcome by fumes.

Firefighters used their hazmat gear and the building was evacuated, before a chemical fire based at ATS’s inwards goods area was dealt with.

Fortunately on this occasion it was just a drill, but thanks to that drill, Ashburton’s firefighters will be well and truly prepared for the real thing if it was to occur.

Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade members wear their hazmat gear during a simulated chemical fire exercise at ATS’s inwards goods area last night.

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■ ASHBURTON SPORTS STADIUM

Walkway ‘would work’

By Sue NewmaN

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A well-planned, well-signposted walkway along Oak Grove would create a perfect link between the Ashburton Domain playing fields and Ashburton’s new stadium, Mid Canterbury hockey chairman James Tavendale says.

While the greenfields around the stadium would ultimately provide a great venue for hockey, the domain turf was renewed only last year, so any relocation would be years away, Mr Tavendale said.

“We still see us as being really close to the stadium, it’s just a decent warm-down away for us to utilise the facilities.

That’s just an 800-metre walk

and with a well-designed walkway, it would work,” he said.

The same route could be used by hockey and tennis and

by Ashburton College students wanting to access the stadium.

“That’s one of the challenges for them (the council). You don’t have to be part of the stadium to use the facilities; it’s all about changing mindsets.”

Hockey hoped to use the stadium’s Sports House as its administration base and the greenfields area was certainly on its radar if either a second turf was needed or when the existing turf needed to be replaced, Mr Tavendale said.

The playing fields area could be ideal for cricket, but relocating sporting codes there would

have to be carefully planned and managed, says Mid Canterbury Cricket chair Mike Southby.

“It would be a total shame for one group to go down there and build a pavilion and then for another to do the same. It would end up a bit like the domain is now. There needs to be a master plan so everyone knows what’s available and so there won’t be any doubleups,” he said.

Last year Mid Canterbury Rugby signalled it could be the first sporting code to leave its existing grounds for a new base around the stadium.

At the time chief executive Ian Patterson said the stadium’s greenfields would create

a huge opportunity, not just for rugby but for a wide range of sports.

Mid Canterbury Rugby’s lease on the Ashburton Showgrounds expires in 2018 and one of the drivers to relocate would be the opportunity to secure a premium playing surface that would allow the union to attract first-class matches.

For all sporting codes wanting to move into the stadium area however, cost would be a big factor in terms of who paid for playing surfaces and surrounding infrastructure, he said.

The rugby union is likely to be one of the key tenants in the EA Networks Centre’s administrative base Sports House.

■ ROTARY PRIDE OF WORKMANSHIP AWARDS

Employees recognised for pride of workmanship

By GeorGia weaver

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The Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains held its annual Pride of Workmanship Awards last night.

The awards were given out to 20 nominees at the Rotary- organised presentation dinner.

Ashburton employers were asked to nominate someone in their business and state why that person was worthy of receiving the award.

The employees were picked because employers thought they displayed qualities worthy of special recognition.

Rotary International said the award evenings that are held in over 600 clubs all over the world are a significant and inspiring event and the award itself has meant a lot to previous winners.

The Pride of Workmanship Award was first set up in 1975 and aimed to encourage pride in personal performance in the workplace, and to help create a national attitude for the benefit of the country.

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In brief Lucky escape A 24-year-old Ashburton woman had a lucky escape on Monday after her hair and scarf got tangled in a piece of machinery.

The woman was understood to have been working at a vegetable factory near Dunsandel when the accident occurred on Monday morning. She was pulled into the machinery and sustained neck injuries. She was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital with moderate injuries. It’s understood she has since been discharged.

The Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade was among those who responded to the call for help.

Two fire calls Mid Canterbury’s firefighters attended two call-outs yesterday.

The Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade attended a medical call-out at around 4am yesterday, while the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade was called to a digger fire on Winters Road shortly after 4pm.

Patients airlifted The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has made three trips to skifields over the past two days. It made two on Tuesday, to pick up patients from Mt Hutt and Roundhill skifields. Both were transported to Christchurch Hospital with moderate injuries sustained while skiing and snowboarding. Another trip was made to Mt Hutt to uplift a patient yesterday.

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Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains president Clayton Howard (right) presents Pip Heney and Anne Dwan from the MSA with their Pride of Workmanship Award they received last night.

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A man who allegedly chased another man with a running chainsaw earlier this week appeared before a registrar in the Alexandra District Court yesterday. Hunter Craig Cavanagh, 45, of Lake Roxburgh, entered no plea on a charge of assaulting Michael Harr using a chainsaw as a weapon in Alexandra. He was given a registrar’s adjournment to reappear in the Alexandra court on September 4. The incident happened about 2.30pm on Tuesday following what police described as a “heated argument” between two men on the forecourt of an Alexandra service station.

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■ FONTERRA

In brief

Partnership with Chinese Fonterra will partner with Chinese infant food manufacturer Beingmate to help meet the growing demand for infant formula.

The partnership will create a global supply chain from the farm gate direct to China’s consumers, using Fonterra’s milk and manufacture sights in New Zealand, Australia and Europe.

The move is intended to increase the volume and value of Fonterra ingredients and branded products in China, a Fonterra statement said.

The partnership will take place in two phases, starting with issuing a partial tender offer to gain up to a 20 per cent stake in Beingmate.

The co-operative also announced a $555 investment light to build a new

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high efficiency milk powder drier in the North Island and further increase milk processing capacity in the South Island to help meet global demand.

“Our strategy is to increase earnings by driving more milk volume into higher value categories globally by turning the wheel from commodities to highermargin products,” Fonterra CEO Theo Spierings said.

“By creating more options for our New Zealand operations we are better placed to be able to make the product mix that delivers the greatest returns to our farmers and meet the needs of our consumers and customers worldwide.”

Yesterday the dairy giant confirmed its farmgate milk price for this season would remain at $6 per kilogram of

milksolids, despite falling dairy prices.

Along with a previously announced estimated dividend range of 20-25 cents per share, the forecast cash payout for the season is $6.20 to $6.25.

Chairman John Wilson said the decision to maintain the forecast farmgate milk price reflected the longer term outlook for international prices for dairy.

“Current market views supported by our own forecasting indicate commodity prices improving later this year or in early 2015, with global demand for dairy continuing to grow year on year.

“There is still volatility. This reflects challenges with supply and demand following a good dairy season globally.

Given these factors, the forecast is our best judgement at this time.”

Musical extravaganza St Andrew’s Church will be hosting an afternoon of musical delights on September 14. The concert will have an organ recital from the church’s organist Stephen Deidricks, vocal solos, bands, choirs and a string ensemble group. Ashburton author Marilyn Cross will also be reading some of her poetry. Tickets can be purchased for $10 at the church office and on the door. Entry is free for children. Proceeds raised from the concert will go towards the St Andrew’s Church. Ngaire Griffiths from the church said it would be a great Sunday afternoon’s entertainment.

A New Zealand night The Newcomers Network is having a New Zealand night for their monthly settling in meeting. There will be a haka demonstration, Maori food, games and guests sharing their stories about how they found their way to live in New Zealand. Guest speakers included recycling/environment guru Sheryl Stivens.

Newcomers Network administrator John Hobbs said it would be a great opportunity for people new to the country to learn about New Zealand and some of the culture here.

It would also benefit people new to Mid Canterbury to make friends and share a night of free food and entertainment. It will be held at the Hockey Pavilion on Walnut Avenue on Friday night starting at 7pm.

Water compliance A preliminary report shows 72 per cent of Canterbury dairy farmers achieved full compliance with the conditions of their dairy shed effluent consent conditions, and there were no prosecutions for breaches.

The summary, released by Environment Canterbury yesterday, showed overall rates of compliance were about the same as the 2012-13 year. ECan officers made at least one compliance visit to 1093 out of 1100 dairy farms monitored during the 2013-14 season.

In total 792 farms recorded full compliance.

Minor non-compliance was recorded at 205 farms - a 19 per cent rate. Significant noncompliance was recorded at 96 farms.

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Hinds Headstart Early Learning Centre toddlers Lucas Hood, 3, Millie Bocock, 4, and Isla Pickford, 3, present koha yesterday to Cancer Society centre manager Annie Bonifant who visited the Hinds centre to take part in their Daffodil Day tribute.

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■ HINDS PRESCHOOL

Cancer explained at toddlers’ level

By Toni Williams

Toni.w@Theguardian.co.nz

Talking about cancer with adults is difficult, so imagine trying to explain it to a toddler.

It was something Hinds Early Learning Centre wanted to broach with their children; but at their level.

Hinds Headstart Early Learning Centre teacher Kylee Olds said supporting Daffodil Day was important as so many in the rural community knew people who had, or were going through, life with cancer.

But she wanted to give it the importance it deserved and not just be a tokenism of the day.

“Cancer touches everyone here and it’s good to have people get out and support them,” she said.

The Cancer Society’s annual day was

one of the events people could easily support.

The children did hand-print flower art works, gathered koha donations, baked and iced treats and with a yellow theme invited Cancer Society’s health promoter Mandy Casey and centre manager Annie Bonifant to a shared morning tea at the centre.

Mrs Bonifant said the early learning centre children would always have good memories of Daffodil Day at the centre, especially with the morning tea treats.

Their involvement in the lead-up and koha donation to help others had planted the seed of its importance.

She said people talking to children about cancer and treatment should be done openly, but at their level.

When dealing with toddlers it was best to keep it simple, answer their

questions and be honest, especially when the answer was unknown.

It might mean saying you don’t know, but will ask the doctor next visit, Mrs Bonifant said.

It was equally important not to hide the discussions or talk in whispers making it taboo and scary.

Cancer was a journey that did not always end in death and when talking to children it was about open communication; but not in too much detail, she said.

The Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day is tomorrow and money raised in Mid Canterbury will be spent in the region.

Those donations will go toward reducing cancer, and its impact, with various initiatives including supporting people affected by cancer, raising awareness, scientific research and advocacy.

A passage in Federated Farmers meat and fibre chairman Rick Powdrell’s column about the possible impact of animal rights activism on market perception (Ashburton Guardian, August 26) should have read “this is why we need a collective voice to educate, innovate and invest in wools future for there is not one single dollar to do what I propose above.

There’s not one dollar to counter the lies of activists. This is why we farmers need to look at a wool levy.” A production error meant the published column incorrectly said this would not cost one dollar.

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■ ELECTION 2014

Four candidates stand in Rangitata

By SuSan SandyS

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Mid Canterbury has as many as 11 political candidates representing its two electorates – seven in Selwyn and four in Rangitata.

The number is higher than for the last election in 2011, when the whole of Mid Canterbury was in the Rangitata electorate, where five candidates stood.

There were also five candidates

standing in the Selwyn electorate at the time.

The Electoral Commission yesterday released nominations for the 2014 General Election, with 15 registered political parties and 554 candidates nationwide.

The Rangitata candidates are National incumbent MP Jo Goodhew, Labour’s Steve Gibson, ACT’s Tom Corbett and the Conservatives’ Oliver Vitali.

It is a first for the Conservatives in the electorate.

At the last election, the Greens fielded a candidate, and minor parties which had candidates standing were United Future and ACT. The Selwyn candidates are National incumbent Amy Adams, Labour’s Gordon Dickson, the Green Party’s Peter Hill, Conservatives’ Roger Clibborn, the Maori Party’s Sheryl

Gardyne, ACT’s Paul Gilbert, and New Zealand First’s Bill Woods.

Rakaia Community Association chairperson Neil Pluck said he was surprised to hear there was as many as seven candidates, and he wondered what parties they all represented. Rakaia became part of the Selwyn electorate for the first time when electorate boundaries were redrawn this year.

“MMP is a funny old thing.

I think it’s fantastic (there’s so many parties), especially if those people do want to do the job and they do get in touch with us (in Rakaia), because there’s nothing like a really good strong opposition in Parliament.”

He expected Mrs Adams would “roll on through” to take the seat with a large majority like she did last time.

The Selwyn electorate has seven candidates going into the 2014 General Election on September 20. Mid Cantabrians will vote in the Selwyn or Rangitata electorates, depending on where they live. Today the Ashburton Guardian asks the Selwyn’s National, Labour and Greens candidates about their top three local issues.

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Maintaining the health and vibrancy of our small rural communities. To help our rural communities thrive, it is important they have good local schools and community facilities, and access to internet and cell phone coverage.

Improving environmental outcomes while growing our agriculture sector. An important issue for our region is achieving growth in our agriculture sector while improving environmental outcomes.

Road safety. I believe that traffic safety is a significant issue for Amy Adams Rakaia and the surrounding dis- National Party tricts, particularly with State High- Minister of way One running through the area. Parliament I have a strong track record on road safety issues as the local MP for Selwyn and, if re-elected, I will continue to advocate for improved traffic safety measures.

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Ensuring our rivers and lakes are swimmable, fishable and suitable for food gathering. Not allowing privatisation of drinking water infrastructure or supply, implementing a resource rental on large water takes for irrigation.

Conservation. Improve the process for formation of marine reserves and other marine protected areas, spending $20 million over 10 years to stop the spread of Kauri dieback disease, promulgating the overdue National Policy Statement on indigenous biodiversity, rebalancing Gordon Dickson Labour Party the Department of Conservation Law and order. Labour has a Quantity surveyor number of policies in this regard, including those relating to compensating Pike River families, eliminating violence against women and children, keeping blood alcohol limits low, and repealing TICS and GCSB law changes.

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Water. Changes to land use which will encourage changes to fertiliser use and a switch to universally popular crop which are more in line with relevant soil types and water availability. Canterbury groundwater continues to be hammered by agricultural intensification.

Making our rivers safe to swim in again. We need urgent changes to farming practices and fairer and more controlled water use so that our children will once again be able to enjoy contact recrea- Peter Hill Green Party tion in our rivers.

Fairness in society as a whole. Selwyn District Policies such as free doctors’ vis- Councillor its to under 18-year-olds and extending 20 hours of early childhood education to two-year-olds will help ensure New Zealanders get the start they deserve.

Poll shows candidates have a lot of work still to do

By SuSan SandyS

susan.s@theguardian.co.nz

Rangitata’s election candidates have a lot of work to do to make themselves known to Ashburton voters.

With less than one month to go until the September 20 election, a Guardian street poll yesterday revealed few Mid Cantabrians can name the electorate’s incumbent MP, National’s Jo Goodhew, and even less know the name of the electorate’s Labour candidate Steve Gibson.

Of 13 street poll respondents, the closest anyone came to naming Mr Gibson, was “Is it Steve somebody?”

But a lack of candidate knowledge was not preventing strong opinions on which party to vote for come election day.

One 23-year-old woman from Methven knew none of the local candidates and said she was not all that interested in politics, but would vote National because “I just like their policies”.

Aaron Allred, 42, of Methven said he would be putting his party vote ACT’s way, and when it came to local candidates knew Jo Goodhew but was not too aware of the others, believing the candidate vote was not an important one. He would like to see an independent candidate stand for the area so they could present the area’s interests without party affiliations.

Finding it hard to get ahead with three jobs between them, Ashburton engaged couple Martin Andrew and Alice Patterson are leaning towards voting for Labour.

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Engaged Ashburton couple Martin Andrew and Alice Patterson, aged 26 and 24, respectively, knew of Jo Goodhew but not the other candidates. Mr Andrew, a video library assistant at United Video, would be voting Labour, while Miss Patterson, a cleaner and McDonalds employee, was also leaning towards Labour. The couple paid $190 per week in rent for a single-bedroom flat, and were looking for a larger place. But even with three jobs between

them, they did not think they could afford it.

“I just think it’s time for a change. We do everything that we can and apparently it’s not enough,” Mr Andrew said.

A 31-year-old truck driver of Ashburton wanted better wages and would be voting Labour, but did not know who the party’s Rangitata candidate was.

A 20-year-old Ashburton student and mum knew there was a Labour candidate who was “Steven something”, and was not

Engineer Justin Thorpe will vote National, but not for Jo Goodhew, although he did not know who any of the other Rangitata candidates were.

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sure which party would get her party vote: it could be National.

A 28-year-old Ashburton mum did not know who any of the Rangitata candidates were.

She would be voting “to make it count” but was not sure yet who she would vote for.

Engineer Justin Thorpe, 38, was working in Ashburton for the day and lived in Timaru, said he would be voting for the National Party. In a higher tax bracket with no dependents, his taxes were already paying for a

raft of initiatives such as free doctors’ visits that he did not qualify for.

He did not know who any of the Rangitata candidates were, except for Jo Goodhew, but he would not be voting for her.

“I don’t know what she has done, I don’t think she has done enough, especially for Timaru where she lives,” Mr Thorpe said.

Six of the 13 surveyed had not decided who they were going to vote for come election day.

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■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COURT

A raft of charges An Ashburton man detained in custody on a raft of charges including child assault, breaching court orders, threatening to kill and possessing a weapon, made a brief court appearance this week.

Christopher Allan Esme Quinton, 41, appeared in the Ashburton District Court before Judge Joanna Maze to answer a charge of possessing drug paraphernalia.

Defence counsel Douglas Brown vacated a not guilty plea made at and earlier appearance.

Judge Maze convicted Quinton and discharged the matter.

Quinton evaded police for two weeks, before he was arrested in at a Cross Street address in February. He had a cannabis pipe in his pocket at the time.

At a court appearance in April Quinton pleaded not guilty to other charges, elected trial by jury on the protection order matters, trial by judge and jury on the child assault charges, jury trial on a further breach of

a protection order and the restraining order charge.

He did not elect any jurisdiction on wilful damage or drug paraphernalia possession matters.

Other matters: Danika Jade Leckie, 18, of Tinwald, admitted a charge of theft – she was convicted and ordered to make reparations of $650.

The court was told Leckie signed for a courier package containing $650 worth of supermarket coupons, which she used to purchase groceries and tobacco, and gave some away.

Angela Lee Kim Weir, 25, of Lismore, was convicted on a charge of breaching her community work sentence. The sentence was cancelled, and she will be resentenced on September 15. A charge of breaching bail conditions was withdrawn by police.

A non-association clause was removed from her bail condi-

tions, but she must report to the Ashburton Police Station weekly.

A Rakaia man who stole a portable office from his former employer, and set it up to cultivate cannabis at his Rakaia address was sentenced to nine months supervision, and ordered to pay back $6000, during an appearance in the Ashburton District Court on Monday.

Ian Morrison, 46, stole a trailer with a Portacom-style office onboard, and modified it to grow cannabis for his own use. Police also uncovered about 80gms of cannabis head material. Morrison had already put $1100 in his law firm’s trust fund to make reparations prior to his appearance. The supervision sentence is to include counselling for drug dependency.

Warrants were issued for the arrests of Rashana Marie Aroha Otene and Laken Mark Christopher Proctor.

Ashburton College performers Angela Naui (left) and Fergielyn Catayoc perform a section of their original composition I Got You at a sound check yesterday for tonight’s college Musical Evening.

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■ ASHBURTON COLLEGE

Ready for Musical Evening Dozens of Ashburton College performers will be on stage tonight at the college’s Musical Evening.

More than 156 students auditioned to be included in the event but just over 39 performances were chosen.

They included 16-year-olds Angela Naui and Fergielyn Catayoc who, among others, will perform original compositions.

The performances ranged from vocal solos to blues bands with junior and senior performers competing in six sections

for trophies and the House Fest Cup. There were also awards for the most promising girl, most promising boy and best song from a show.

The House Fest judges will be music teacher Fiona Maginness and operatic performer David Favel.

Two other judges will judge the musical evening.

The Musical Evening is on in the Holyoake Auditorium tonight.

Tickets are on sale from the college office. It starts at 7pm.

Eleventh charge of drink driving An Ashburton man with 11 convictions for drink driving will spend the next six months on home detention.

Allan David Taka, 55, appeared before Judge Joanna Maze for sentencing on Tuesdayday, charged with driving with an excess blood alcohol level of 145 milligrams per 100 millilitres.

Defence lawyer Paul Bradford said Taka was under no illusions about the seriousness of the situation he was in.

He said Taka had engaged with an alcohol treatment service, and was making a sustained effort to deal with his demons.

Taka’s employer had indicated he could return to his job once the inevitable period of disqualification was over.

Judge Maze pointed out the blood reading equated to a breath alcohol reading of 725

micrograms per litre – almost twice the legal limit, and members of the public concerned about Taka’s driving had alerted police.

“Drink driving has been a feature of almost all your adult life,” she told him.

Taka’s efforts to help himself helped sway Judge Maze’s decision.

“You have started doing something about your alcohol abuse – if I interrupt that there is no guarantee you will ever go back,” she said.

Taka was disqualified from driving for 15 months, and ordered to obtain and use a zero alcohol licence for three years at the completion of the disqualification.

He will also be subject to six months post detention conditions, to include alcohol and drug counselling and treatment as directed.

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Reality hits home You could see the moment radio personality Phil “Hoops” Hooper and Ashburton Guardian general manager Desme Daniels realised what they had gotten themselves into.

They were on the couch in Skydiving Kiwis’ hanger at Ashburton Airport, being briefed by instructor Lee Barraclough about a tandem skydive that left them both excited and terrified.

“This has just gotten real,” the increasingly pale Hoops said to the nervously grinning Desme.

“My heart is really pounding now.”

Minutes later, the Mid Canterbury media pairing were in the Skydiving Kiwis Cessna, flying to 12,000 feet above Ashburton for their first tandem skydive.

They were there to launch the Toss Your Boss competition – in which Mid Cantabrians can nominate their boss to be thrown from the Skydiving Kiwis aeroplane – but first, they had to toss their own nerves.

Desme was on edge before she got on to the aeroplane. Her last words to your reporter were “Argh – whose idea was this”.

Hoops was much more gung-ho – well, sort of. He asked for someone to let his kids know he loves them before exclaiming “I’m hyped, I’m ready to go.”

At about 9000 feet they sat on their instructor’s laps to prepare for the jump.

Soon, their goggles were over their eyes and they were hanging their legs from the open door.

What happened next will be etched in their memories forever.

Hoops and Mr Barraclough tumbled out first, followed by Desme and instruc-

tor Brian Martin. They did not hear the gasping crowd below – they had too much on their mind.

They were in freefall for about 45 seconds and then had another five minutes floating to Earth under a parachute. Fear turned to wonder as they spiralled and drifted to the airport.

Their instructors landed them with pinpoint accuracy, right in front of the hanger. Their smiles were as obvious as their nerves were before the jump.

“That was fricken brilliant,” the beaming Hoops said wandering, as if dazed, from the drop-zone to the hanger.

Desme could barely contain herself.

“Oh my God, I have never been as scared as when I was sat there on the outside of the plane.

“But when you go, wow, it was just the most amazing thing.”

Their endorsement comforted Ashburton Trust chief executive Giles Beal and Experience Mid Canterbury general manager Nigel Birt, also there to launch the competition.

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In brief Marching to be brave Marching can have the psychological effect of making soldiers more fearless, a study has shown. Volunteers were less physically intimidated by a threatening “criminal” when they paired up and walked in step, psychologists found. After marching side-by-side, they rated the owner of an angry face mugshot less formidable in terms of his estimated size and strength.

From a squaddie’s perspective, it means there might be a point to all that square-bashing after all.

Well-disciplined soldiers who regularly drill may both operate more efficiently as a cohesive unit and be less likely to flinch in the face of danger, the study suggests.

Journalist home

Ceasefire holds An open-ended ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip was holding yesterday, as many people on both sides of the conflict wondered what was gained during 50 days of fighting.

The Gaza war — the third round of fighting since the Islamic militant group Hamas seized power in 2007 — left more than 2200 people dead, caused widespread destruction in the densely populated coastal territory, and paralysed large parts of southern Israel during much of the summer.

After more than seven weeks of fighting, the two sides settled for an ambiguous interim agreement in exchange for a period of calm. Hamas, though

badly battered, remains in control of Gaza with part of its military arsenal intact. Israel and Egypt will maintain a blockade tightened seven years ago, despite Hamas’ long-running demand that the border restrictions be lifted.

Early yesterday the Israeli military said there were no reports of violations since the ceasefire went into effect.

Hamas declared victory, even though it had little to show for a war that killed 2143 Palestinians, wounded more than 11,000 and left some 100,000 homeless.

On the Israeli side, 64 soldiers and six civilians were killed, including two by Palestinian mortar fire shortly before the ceasefire was announced.

Thousands of residents of southern Israeli communities in range of Hamas rocket and mortar fire fled their homes in favor of safer areas, amid increasing bitterness over the government’s conduct of the war.

Israeli media reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had deliberately not put the ceasefire to a vote in his security Cabinet because of opposition from ministers who wanted to continue fighting.

Tourism Minister Uzi Landau, a longstanding security hawk, lambasted the Israeli leadership in comments to Israel Radio for “wanting peace at any price,” an approach that he said would undermine Israel’s

ability to deter militants.

In Gaza, life was slowly returning to normal, as traffic policemen took up their positions in streets overwhelmed by vehicles transporting thousands of people back to the homes they had abandoned during the fighting. Harried utility crews struggled to repair electricity and water infrastructure damaged by weeks of Israeli airstrikes.

“We are going back,” said farmer Radwan Al Sultan, 42, as he and some of his seven children used an overloaded three-wheeled tuk-tuk to return to their home in the hardhit northern Gaza town of Beit Lahiya. “Finally we will enjoy our home again.”

- AP

■ IVORY COAST

West Africans get creative over Ebola A young man on camera names the person who’s challenged him to dump the contents of a bucket over his head. But in a twist on the ice bucket challenge, this man is soon drenched in frothy, soapy water — part of a campaign to raise awareness about Ebola prevention in West Africa.

Ivory Coast’s “Lather Against Ebola” campaign, catchy songs and comedy are being used by West Africans to educate people on how to avoid getting the deadly disease, which has infected more than 2600 people and killed more than 1400 in four countries across the re-

gion, according to the World Health Organisation.

From Nigeria to Sierra Leone, songs and sketches have supplemented traditional media and government campaigns to educate the public about Ebola, which is spread through contact with the bodily fluids of infected people and can be partly contained by simple measures like regular hand-washing.

The “Lather Against Ebola” campaign was inspired by the ice bucket challenge that has generated tens of millions of dollars for the ALS Association, which raises money for Lou Gehrig’s disease research.

Ivorian blogger Edith Brou knew the ice bucket campaign was getting lots of attention and wanted to make it more relevant in her home country.

Despite bordering Guinea and Liberia, two countries that have been hit hard by the Ebola outbreak, Ivory Coast has yet to record a single case, and Brou wants to keep it that way.

“Our greatest threat right now is Ebola,” she said.

Those who accept the “Lather Against Ebola” challenge — searchable on Twitter using its French name, #MousserContreEbola — are expected to douse themselves with soapy

water and hand out three bottles of hand sanitiser. Those who reject the soaking are expected to distribute nine. Since it launched on August 18, dozens have posted soap-soaking clips to social media.

“Ivorians take the drama out of everything through humor,” said Brou. “But in spite of the funny aspect of it, the message is being listened to.”

Liberian rappers Shadow and D-12 recorded several Ebolarelated tunes. Their hit song, “Ebola in Town,” was intended to counter early skepticism of the threat posed by the disease.

- AP

Journalist Peter Theo Curtis returned home to the United States, two days after being freed by a Syrian extremist group that held him hostage for 22 months, his family said. Curtis family spokeswoman Betsy Sullivan said that Curtis arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport after leaving Tel Aviv. By evening he had been reunited with his mother Nancy Curtis at Boston Logan International Airport. “I have been so touched and moved, beyond all words, by the people who have come up to me today — strangers on the airplane, the flight attendants, and most of all my family — to say welcome home,” Curtis said.

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Collision toll rises The death toll in a massive headon collision between a truck and bus in northwestern China has risen to 15, with 48 other people being treated for injuries, the local government said. The casualty figure rose after two bus passengers died from their injuries, according to a statement from the Guazhou county government in Gansu province. It said another of the injured remained in critical condition and five were in serious condition.

- AP

Girl shoots tutor A 9-year-old girl accidentally killed an Arizona shooting instructor as he was showing her how to use an automatic Uzi, authorities said yesterday. Charles Vacca, 39, died shortly after being airlifted to University Medical Centre in Las Vegas, Mohave County sheriff’s officials said. Vacca was standing next to the girl at the Last Stop outdoor shooting range in White Hills when she pulled the trigger and the recoil sent the gun over her head, investigators said. - AP

Terror suspect A new airport-based counterterrorism squad has intercepted a suspected terrorist. Prime Minister Tony Abbott told parliament yesterday the government last week put new Australian Customs and Border Protection counterterrorism units at Sydney and Melbourne international airports.

“I’m advised these new units have already intercepted at least one person of interest,” Mr Abbott said.

“This government will do everything that is necessary to keep this country safe.”

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Good call

by Henry Stu Oldham

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orld Cup-winning All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry was right to applaud Glenn Moore as one of the most promising coaches in domestic rugby.

Sir Graham heaped praise on the Mid Canterbury coach when he visited Ashburton for the union’s annual fundraising dinner in June.

He was preaching to the choir – a parochial audience is easily pleased – but that did not affect the message that Moore was the sort of coach many others wanted.

And so it happened yesterday that the Blues confirmed Moore would be part of the Aucklandbased Super Rugby side’s coaching team in the forthcoming season.

Moore will be an assistant to head coach John Kirwan and the man responsible for the Blues’ forwards. Last season suggests he will be a welcome addition.

The former Mid Canterbury loose forward also proved a welcome addition when he filled the coaching role vacated by Chris Neill ahead of the 2013 Heartland Championship.

Mid Canterbury, long strong in the championship, had finished outside the top four and needed a deft hand to steer it back toward the top.

Moore arrived having coached North Otago to a division three title and a second division semifinal; and after coaching roles with Otago and the Highlanders.

He and his management team reinforced the sort of professionalism he was used to in top-tier rugby. They ended the season with their first Meads Cup. It is easy to underestimate the rugby spotlight that turned on Mid Canterbury when Moore took the reins. Plenty of franchises wanted to see what he was capable of.

Heartland teams expected a new professionalism – but top-tier managers wanted to see how Moore would fare, again, with the challenge of developing talent at a smaller union.

After two successful seasons, his reputation has grown.

Mid Canterbury players want to give their boss a send-off that befits what he has done for Mid Canterbury rugby. A good season will reinforce the value of his influence.

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What’s the value of sport?

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hat is one of the greatest things that can not only bring a community together, but a whole country? And what can make us – little ol’ New Zealand at the bottom of the world – recognised on the international stage?

Sport is one language that every country in the world understands.

Playing within a team or group, such as rugby, netball, chess or even bridge, allows people to experience the good and the bad things in life.

In some cases, after giving it everything you have and putting on the best performance possible, you can still come up short.

However it is coping with the disappointment of a loss that is a greater test of one’s character and skill.

Sophie Congdon FROM THE CLASSROOM

Yet being gracious in winning can be just as difficult.

These are things we all experience during our lifetime and we are able to practise our reactions to such things through the highs and lows of a sports game.

It does not have to be just an activity that takes up two nights a week.

Local competitions provide opportunities for our youth, yet it also builds relationships within the community.

Between players, coaches,

sponsors and supporters, there are many connections you can gain with people that tend to make your life richer and more enjoyable, despite the competition.

You do not necessarily have to be a part of a team to experience the joys of sport.

Whether it is watching pingpong, darts or the All Blacks’ Bledisloe Cup game, every sport has the potential to be turned into social occasions and allows friends’ lives to be shared over chips and dip and an exciting game of rugby.

There is something about the tension of a good game and the mutual shouting at the television that can create a bond between anyone – unless, of course, they are Australian.

Sport also gives countries, such as ours, the opportunity to

excel in the world’s eyes.

Although we are a small country with limited resources compared with other larger countries, we can still be in contention and be recognised on the international stage.

We are no longer little ol’ New Zealand, an island at the bottom of the world. Instead, we can be proud that we are a force to be reckoned with on the field. So enjoy your sport – meet new people, become involved, be humble in victory, gracious in defeat and share the highs and lows of the experience with others.

Sophie Congdon is head girl of Ashburton College. The views expressed in this column are hers and do not reflect the opinion of the Ashburton Guardian or Ashburton College.

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■ AIR NEW ZEALAND

Profit up 45%; shares climb

By Paul McBeth

Air New Zealand shares rose to a two-month high after the government-controlled national carrier boosted annual profit 45 per cent on increased passenger numbers and capacity, and said it will double shareholder returns with a special dividend.

The shares rose as high as $2.20, and were recently up 1.4 per cent at $2.18, having climbed 31 per cent this year, outpacing a 6.4 per cent gain in the NZX All Index over the same period.

The stock is rated an average ‘buy’ based on six analyst recommendations compiled by Reuters, with a median target price of $2.30.

Net profit rose to $262 million, or 23.6 cents per share, in the 12 months ended June 30, from $181 million, or 16.4 cents, a year earlier, the Aucklandbased company said.

That was in line with broker-

age First NZ Capital’s forecast.

Normalised pretax earnings climbed 30 per cent to $332 million, as revenue edged up 1 per cent to $4.71 billion.

The board declared a final dividend of 5.5 cents per share, taking the annual payout to 10 cents, and also declared a special dividend of 10 cents, following a review of the company’s capital structure and consideration of the current and expected me-

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+48.07

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4,073.09 +40.55 +1.01%

 NZX All index

5,586.61 +46.75 +0.84%

 Rises 62

 Falls 38

WORLD MARKETS

 S&P/ASX 200 index

5,651.2

+13.6

+0.24%

At close of trading on August 27, 2014

 Dow Jones Indust.

17,106.7 +29.83 +0.17% At close of trading on August 26, 2014

 FTSE 100 index

6,822.76

+47.51

+0.7%

At close of trading on August 26, 2014

 Nikkei 225 index

15,534.82 +13.6 +0.09%

At close of trading on August 27, 2014

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19.49

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0.0

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New Zealand food prices declined in July, adding weight to speculation that softer inflation will prompt the Reserve Bank to keep the benchmark interest rate on hold until next year.

The food price index fell 0.7 per cent from June, its first decline in four months, as discounting led to lower prices for beef and processed meat, Statistics New Zealand said.

The index was 0.1 per cent lower than July last year, the first annual decline in 14 months, led by lower prices for fruit and vegetables, the agency said.

Food prices are one of the components eyed by economists as they evaluate the pace of inflation, as they make up about 19 per cent of the broader con-

By suze Metherell

NZ DOLLAR

Shares of Smiths City Group climbed 8 per cent after a report

by Edison Investment Research said the furnishing and appliance store’s plans to expand to the North Island hold promise, and the stock is undervalued relative to its peers.

Edison puts fair value on the company at 83 cents per share, valuing Smiths City at $44 million. That’s a 69 per cent pre-

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sumer price index compiled by Statistics New Zealand. Weaker inflation means the Reserve Bank may hold off raising the official cash rate again until next year, analysts said.

“The result adds to recent inflation indicators pointing to a subdued inflation environment for now,” ASB Bank economist Christina Leung said in a note.

“With the Reserve Bank already having put through 100 basis points of OCR increases this year, we expect it will now pause until next March to assess the effects of the tightening it has done to date.”

The Reserve Bank will probably increase the benchmark rate four times next year, with interest rates peaking at 4.5 per cent at the end of next year, Leung said.

July food prices fell from June

as fruit and vegetable prices slipped 0.9 per cent; meat, poultry and fish prices slid 2.2 per cent; and grocery food prices declined 0.7 per cent, the statistics agency said.

Meanwhile, non-alcoholic beverage prices rose 0.2 per cent and restaurant and takeaway food prices remained unchanged, it said.

Compared with July a year earlier, fruit and vegetable prices were the only subgroup to record a decline, sliding 5.9 per cent, Statistics New Zealand said.

Meantime, meat, poultry and fish prices increased 0.5 per cent; grocery food prices rose 0.2 per cent; non-alcoholic beverage prices gained 1.5 per cent; and restaurant and takeaway food prices advanced 2.2 per cent, it said.

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cluding a code-share agreement inked with Singapore Airlines and increasing its stake in Virgin Australia.

Hamilton Hindin Greene’s Williamson said while the special dividend was welcome, Air NZ needs to maintain the strength of its balance sheet in the face of its capital expenditure needs.

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“The result itself very much met market expectations - the special dividend was the cream on the top,” said Grant Williamson, a director at Hamilton Hindin Greene in Christchurch.

“That got the share price a little firmer today.”

Air NZ has been upgrading its fleet of plans and increasing ties with other airlines, in-

it doesn’t take much for some worldwide event to affect international air travel,” he said.

The airline expects more earnings growth in 2015 based on forecast market demand and fuel prices, excluding earnings from its stake in Virgin Australia.

Chief executive Christopher Luxon told an analysts’ briefing the airline expects group capacity to grow about 6 per cent in the 2015 financial year as new aircraft come on stream, supporting the forecast lift in earnings.

Air NZ increased its investment in Australia-based Virgin to 25.99 per cent in June, having first sought an alliance with the airline in 2010 after a potential tie-up with Qantas Airways was knocked back in prior years.

The New Zealand carrier has also entered into an code share alliance with Singapore Airlines, a fellow investor in Virgin.

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mium to the 49 cents the shares were trading at before the release of the report, which was compiled at the Christchurchbased company’s request.

The shares rose 4 cents yesterday to 53 cents, and have climbed from a two-year low earlier this month.

Smiths City has about 4.7 per cent of the national furnishings and appliance market through its 26 South Island stores and 14 North Island stores, which

covers about 47 per cent of the country’s population, Edison said.

The company doesn’t have a presence in Auckland, the most populous, fastest-growing region in the country, having put expansion plans on hold after the Canterbury earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 when its Colombo street flagship store in Christchurch was significantly damaged.

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Jeffries the new head of Primary ITO Primary Industry Training Organisation has a new man at the helm.

With 27 years’ experience in the Australian and New Zealand primary industries, Mark Jeffries brings a vast amount of industry knowledge with him.

His previous roles include group general manager of LIC, and chief executive of the NZ Meat Board and Meat & Wool NZ. Most recently, Mr Jeffries was chief executive of Agri One, a joint venture between New Zealand’s agricultural universities – Massey and Lincoln. Agri One held a contract with DairyNZ to facilitate the Lincoln/ Massey Centre of Excellence in Farm Business Management.

He is looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead in his new role.

“First-hand knowledge of skill needs places Primary ITO in a strong leadership role to

advocate for strategies harnessing the goodwill across commercial, industry good and government partners,” Mr Jeffries said.

“My key focus will be to drive these partnerships, facilitating cost effective outcomes for the industry.”

The need to increase the skill level across the sector was recently highlighted by the Ministry of Primary Industries People Powered report.

“The report states that government wants to double New Zealand’s primary sector exports by 2025, and we need over 50,000 more skilled people to achieve this goal,” Mr Jeffries said.

“This is where we step in, as the ITO for the primary industry it is our role to deliver the knowledge, practical skills, confidence and business expertise people need to meet the demands of the global export

market,” Mr Jeffries said.

As the largest ITO in the country following a series of mergers over the last two years, Mr Jeffries’ focus will be on bringing synergy to the teams previously associated with the separate ITOs. “I want all the teams working together – aligning the back room and our training advisers to leverage our work across different sectors,” he said.

With just one week on the job under his belt, Mr Jeffries has already travelled around the North Island meeting Primary ITO employees in the regions.

“I was keen to meet the field teams that form an essential part of Primary ITO’s local service to our employers and trainees,” he said.

“I want to ensure we are delivering credible and relevant qualifications to enable our trainees to drive the further success of our country.”

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Preparations are firing ahead for the New Zealand team, before the World Ploughing Contest gets under way.

The team, managed by Wakanui farmer and veteran ploughman Alan Begg, has been in Bordeaux, France, for more than a week now, setting up tractors, putting their ploughs together and getting in some practice runs in the sandy soil.

The two-day competition gets under way on September 5, with Putaruru reversible ploughman Malcolm Taylor and conventional ploughman Mark Dillon, from Riversdale, flying the flag for New Zealand.

Also in Bordeaux with the Kiwi team are reversible coach Allan Baker, and New Zealand’s World Ploughing Organisation board member and vice chair of the WPO Colin Millar.

Mr Begg is also conventional coach, and a judge.

The weather has been hot, and some modifications to the gear have been necessary to deal with the unique soils. Mr Baker reports: “Mark has his skinny wheels on and going – now to the serious part of practice.

The ground we have is very soft on top and very rough so practice splits need to be deeper.

The sand shatters on contact with the shares and has to be moulded with the boards into shape.

It holds no shape of its own.

The final will require very precise workmanship because any mistake or imperfection will be

Above – Conventional coach Alan Begg and Mark Dillon check out the equipment during a practice run for the World Ploughing Contest in Bordeaux, France.

Far right – With the “skinny wheel” on Mark Dillon practices the form he hope will secure him a title in the conventional ploughing division.

Right – Junior supporters inspect Mark Dillon’s furrows.

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clearly visible.

On a lighter note, the farm owner of the practice ground, who was very cautious about what help he might offer initially, seems to have become very

helpful. He has even brought the beer fridge out of the workshop, which is usually locked by the time we finish, and put it into the shed where we park our tractors so that we can get a cold

one when we have finished.”

While the team is focused on success in the two contests, there will be plenty of opportunities for socialising and sightseeing.

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Dairy awards brought forward Phenomenal entries have prompted organisers of the Dairy Industry Awards to bring entry dates forward.

Plans have now been finalised for the Sharemilker/Equity Farmer of the Year, Farm Manager of the Year and Dairy Trainee of the Year competitions.

This year a record 572 entries were received in the competitions, including nearly 300 entries in the dairy trainee contest alone. “The growth in the trainee competition has been phenomenal,” national convenor Chris Keeping said.

“There has been a nearly 300 per cent growth in seven years.

“The benefits young dairy farmers gain from demonstrating their knowledge and skills is obviously a real credit to the contest and it’s great to see these farmers receive kudos that helps them progress their dairy farming career.”

Mrs Keeping said the growth has caused organisers to look at the processes used to manage the entries and changes

have consequently been made around the timing of entries.

“We’ve decided to call for entries earlier and close them earlier. This allows us more time to chase any outstanding entry information and organise judging before people go on Christmas holidays.”

Entries for next year’s awards can be made online at www.dair yindustr yawards. co.nz from October 20 and will close on November 30.

“It’s quite a change as people are used to thinking they have to get their entry in by Christmas,” Mrs Keeping said.

The longevity of the awards reinforces the many benefits to be had by those that do take the time to enter, in terms of career progression, increased confidence and new friends and networks.

The awards programme includes competitions in 11 regions, with the winners of those regional competitions progressing to the national final, to be held in Auckland on May 2.

TINWALD SALE Prime lambs were in demand at this week’s Tinwald sale.

With outside buyers competing with locals, the lamb price averaged $141.70. Heavier lambs fetched $145-$160, medium weights $130-$140, and light lambs $105-$125.

Medium weight prime twotooth ewes realised $90-$103,

and lighter sheep $75-$80.

Heavy woolly prime ewes earned $125-$132, mediums $110-$125, and light weights $62-$75. In the store pens, a consignment of forward woolly romney-cross lambs fetched $105, and medium weights $90.

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Members were welcomed by the presi4000 dent who led with the creed then we had our speaker Kathleen Stringer from the 3500 museum.

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She would have liked to be an archaeologist, but didn’t fancy working out in DAIRY PRICES all weathers, so studied to be an archivist 5000loves cataloguing all the items even and when they are dusty, dirty and covered with all sorts.

She told us about all the negatives they are sorting – from both Binsted and Tindall photo shops – plus themilk records from Whole several 4500 firms from around town, including council and the power board.

They hope to be open to the public in October. Skim milk At the moment there is only three fulltime staff members, but they have many volunteers who are helping them with the 4000 move.

Kathleen was thanked and given a 02-Jun 30-Jun 28-Jul 25-Aug fruit tray.

We then carried on with our meeting with the motto for the month which was: We make a living by what we get – but we make a life by what we give.

We went through all the business – congratulations, minutes, finance and correspondence – then discussed the entries for the provincial AGM and took names for the ones who would be attending and as the MOW list is out we found out who might be available to do it.

We then closed the meeting with social time and wished two members well who are going into hospital soon.

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Anama Rural Women held a short business meeting recently at president Jackie Ryan’s Lake Hood home.

Members were reminded of the Mid Canterbury provincial annual meeting, the competitions and Amana’s part in the running of the event tomorrow.

A letter of thanks was received from the Firefighters’ Fund for our donation and members moved that a garden voucher be given to Betty George at a farewell lunch.

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Barbara McFarlane welcomed members at the home of Mary Miles for the monthly meeting and thanked Mary for making her home available.

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Barbara chaired the meeting in the absence of president Bev who is hopefully enjoying her well-earned trip overseas.

We had 12 members present and seven apologies. Birthday honours were sung to P. Bishop and M. Wright.

Guest speaker for the evening was Howard Mehara, the “lolly man”, and what an interesting person he is. He spoke of his life in Zimbabwe and growing up and going to school during the regime of the dictatorship of President Mugabe.

His wife was in the medical profession and that was the reason for coming to New Zealand. Once here he wanted to Fine start hisWOOL own business.

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It was a novel and most enjoyable meeting and a wonderful way to socialise together.

Two new members were nominated and joined and we give a big welcome to Aileen Sandrey and Jeni Wiggins and we do hope they will get much enjoyment from being members of Winchmore Rural Women.

Business was conducted and it was pleasing to hear that a family we had been supportingwith a new baby was progressing well; this has been Rural Women in action assisting another rural woman and family in time of need.

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mongst questions I’m often asked regarding the vehicles I get for review is, who supplies these and how do I know when I’ll be getting them?

Well, most of the companies importing vehicles into New Zealand have some or all of their new or revised models available for motoring writers.

Generally, before the new or revised models are launched here, someone from the car company contacts me to arrange mutually suitable dates for drivetime of one or more vehicles.

Very clearly these have to fit in with other dates and places where the vehicles need to be throughout the country.

Arranging this is a chess-like challenge, needing skill, patience and a sense of humour!

Clearly all of which the bloke who does this at Holden NZ, Corporate Affairs Manager, Neil Waka possesses. No surprise really, given his time as a television presenter, his sporting and martial arts background, journalistic skills including time lecturing at Auckland Uni and charity fundraising work.

Plus he’s perceptive as well!

Like with electricity prices increasing, a Holden Volt is arriving for me to drive next month!

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story about the SS Commodore’s now subdued, but still very appealing V8 exhaust note, and mention of a SSV Redline Ute blitzing around the Nurburgring, Neil arranged for an SSV Redline (car rather than ute) for me to enjoy.

Of course it wasn’t just the sound of the $61,490 SS’s 6 litre, 260kW/517Nm V8 that had impressed, but also its blend of handling, ride comfort, refinement and the fact that it was easy to drive, yet fast, fun and relatively frugal.

So how about the $74,490 SSV Redline?

Mostly only knowledgeable Holden folk or car-spotters will note the visual differences, other than perhaps the larger boot spoiler and sun-roof. They will notice the wide, 19 inch, gloss black wheels shod with specially developed Bridgestone tyres.

These wheels and tyres are, in the HSV manner wider at the

rear than the front and behind these are the big and desirable, 355mm four-piston Brembo brakes.

And the brief mention of HSV doesn’t end there, for their engineers played a major part in tuning the Redline’s chassis and electric steering. Which sets it apart and really shows through in fast corners.

And the tyres’ prodigious grip, the Brembos’ stopping power and the agreeable traction/stability control system mean even wider smiles than those experienced in the SS! But then, as expected the ride is firmer. Certainly never uncomfortable and fine on SH1, but as an everyday drive car,

with our local streets, and then particularly those in Christchurch, the standard SS’s more pliant suspension and softer ride find favour.

Power and transmission wise the Redline is exactly the same as the SS, with 260kW and 517Nm getting to the road via the 6-speed auto.

From standstill, 100km/h is possible in 6 seconds, while the stated overall fuel economy is 11.8L/100km.

And while the SS’s interior is both very well appointed and furnished with soft-feel dash, classy dials, dual zone climateair, an 8 inch touch-screen with embedded apps and great sound system, the Redline adds leather

coverings for the shapely, supportive and necessarily retentive seats.

Given the performance on call, the Redline’s additional headsup display proved both very useful and definitely needed, with the variety of information, particularly speed, and sat/ nav directions it projects on the windscreen.

In some situations I was happy that only the driver gets to see this info!

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Their frontal styling is similar to the hatch but they have a longer wheelbase and of course boots.

Inside, particularly in the rear and the boot there’s Camry-like space.

In fact Toyota say the boot has 470 litres of available space which equates to four full size golf bags.

And the rear seats split/fold as well.

The sedans come in three grades – GX, GLX and ZR. All have Halogen headlights, LED tail lights

and a 6.1 inch display, providing access to the audio functions, fuel economy data and the display for the reversing camera.

As well there’s Bluetooth hands-free phone, audio streaming and voice recognition software.

The mid-range, $37,490 GLX sedan adds 16” alloys, front parking sensors, fog lights, a smart key and other enhancements.

While the $43,690 flagship ZR is loaded and gets leather seat facings as well as powered driver’s seat, climate control air/con, sat/nav, LED daytime running lights, paddle shifters for the the CVT and more.

FINALE For those who fancy some occasional hot laps around the likes of Ruapuna Raceway or who really enjoy frequenting some interesting, sealed back roads complete with challenging corners and hills, the SSV Redline will certainly tick plenty of boxes.

Not that you won’t enjoy doing this in the standard SS, but the grin factor in the Redline is expectedly, even greater!

Fast Facts: 1.8L petrol four cylinder -; 103kW/173Nm; 6 speed manual option(GX only) or 7 step CVT auto; front wheel drive; claimed 6.6L/100km; priced from $33,490.

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Trains, cars and bikes Less than a fortnight before the 2011 election, traffic started chugging along the first of the Government’s seven Roads of National Significance - through Auckland’s $406 million Victoria Park motorway tunnel.

Fast-forward three years, and there’s another flagship transport project for the Super City on an election eve. This time it’s an $11 million cycling “superhighway” through Auckland’s motorway junction and Grafton Gully, which the Transport Agency is readying for next week.

Call it a sign of the times, amid a bidding contest in which National has just announced $100 million over four years for new urban cycleways, as Labour and the Greens promise to eclipse that investment.

Although the spend-up pales against $4.8 billion the Government is earmarking for more new highways over that period - and $14 billion over 10 years cycling advocates are delighted it is “finally” acknowledging the health benefits of pedalling, as well as its potential for easing urban road congestion.

That enthusiasm is shared by the Automobile Association, representing over a million Kiwi motorists, which applauds safe cycling paths.

The Government’s roadsfirst focus continues with work on the first of two tunnels connecting the Southwestern and Northwestern motorways.

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Forbury Park harness Today at Forbury Park

Forbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting at Forbury Park on August 28. NZ Meeting number: 7. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8. Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8.

1 6.10pm (NZT) PRYDES EASIFEED MOBILE TROT $5500, 3yo+ c0 mob. trot, mobile, 2200m 1 5063x Springbank Ruby (1) fr ....... B Williamson (J) 2 9x695 Pat’s Success (2) fr ....................... K Barclay 3 80342 Zachary Smith (3) fr ......................... D Dunn 4 0P06 Call Me Timmy S (4) fr ..................... A Clark 5 008x8 Deadly Sanction (5) fr .........................B Butt 6 00780 Indefinite (U1) fr ..............................J W Cox 7 70000 Illustrious Queen (U2) fr .......... M Williamson 2 6.35pm SPEIGHTS JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE $7000, 4yo+ c2, c3 with cond. mob. pace jun.d, mobile, 2200m 1 0958x The Lutts (1) fr ........................... R Close (J) 2 12623 Alta Jerome (2) fr .................... S Golding (J) 3 x4123 Onedin Mach (3) fr ................R McIlwrick (J) 4 87502 Leo (4) fr ............................ B Williamson (J)

5 469x1 Mundaka (5) fr......................... M Neilson (J) 6 12938 Tagataese (6) fr .................... C Ferguson (J) 7 21396 Spirit Of Chronos (7) fr ..........J Anderson (J) 3 7.00pm WASHINGTON VC FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE $5500, 3yo+, c0 with cond. mob. pace, mobile, 1700m 1 6x827 Moonlite Dance (1) fr ....................B Orange 2 60760 Newmans Jet (2) fr ............................ S Lock 3 00x0x Boucle (3) fr ..................................C Buchan 4 0x40 Beautiful Girl (4) fr ...........................J W Cox 5 Paula’s On Fire (5) fr ..................... K Barclay 6 7x8x Highview Adele (6) fr ............... N Williamson 7 0 Opal Tom (7) fr ................................. D Dunn 8 98x Watch The Dream (8) fr...................M Jones 9 537 Tuapeka Art (21) fr .................. M Williamson 10 09 Madam X (22) fr ..................................P Kay 11 3x3 C C Chevron (23) fr .............................B Butt 4 7.32pm JOHN MUDIE MOBILE TROT $6000, c1 to c2 mob. trot, mobile, 2200m

1 5109x Millions To Spare (1) fr ............. C Bourke (J) 2 x6864 James Castleton (2) fr ...................B Orange 3 68445 Gorilla Playboy (3) fr ............... M Williamson 4 90077 The Earth Moved (4) fr .................. K Barclay 5 06786 City Courage (5) fr ..........................J W Cox 6 90843 Ngaire Margaret (6) fr .................... A Faulks 7 P4091 Mr Mayfly (7) fr ................................. D Dunn 8 0130P Armed Force (8) fr...........................M Jones 9 90L80 Mum Beat Lyall (9) fr ............... N Williamson 10 98260 Snow Boy (21) fr ............................... S Lock 11 95009 Spin Doctor (U1) fr ....................D O’Connell 5 7.57pm GENERAL TYRES MOBILE PACE $5500, c0 with cond. mob. pace, mobile, 2700m 1 97309 Be Me (1) fr ............................. S Golding (J) 2 70783 Just A Marvel (2) fr............. B Williamson (J) 3 62355 Eastburn Mara (3) fr ........................M Jones 4 380x5 Beaudiene Gambler (4) fr .............B Orange 5 x9496 Cream It Cullen (5) fr ......................J W Cox 6 90962 Dark Dana (6) fr ...................... M Williamson

7 7 Kilkenny Turk (7) fr ........................... D Dunn 8 772 Fantasy Dream Girl (8) fr ...................M Kerr 6 8.22pm KEEP IT CLEAN MOBILE PACE $6500, c1 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 45x97 King Cyril (1) fr ................................. D Dunn 2 0716x My Guy Mac (2) fr ................ C Ferguson (J) 3 57733 Face The Facts (3) fr .................... G O’Reilly 4 36940 President Obama (4) fr ........... L McCormick 5 83792 Sage (5) fr ............................... M Williamson 6 x0080 One Dot Domino (6) fr.................D Simpson 7 72330 Aveross Rustler (7) fr ....................B Orange 8 88405 Tartan Trilogy (8) fr ....................M Parker (J) 9 75909 Hudson Sully (9) fr ..........................J W Cox 7 8.47pm SIMS PACIFIC METALS LTD HANDICAP PACE $6750, c1 to c2 spechcp pace, stand, 2200m 1 94x99 Aveross Picasso (1) fr ...................... D Dunn 2 85981 Franco Theron (2) fr ........................J W Cox 3 36664 Scotty’s Image (3) fr ................ M Williamson 4 43880 She’s Got It (4) fr .......................M Purvis (J)

5 30805 Jaspers Blue Jean (5) fr ............M Parker (J) 6 13058 Westburn Warrior (1) 10 .......... S Golding (J) 7 41236 Jerry Fitz (2) 10 .................... C Ferguson (J) 8 960x7 Sonova Gun (3) 10 .................. N Williamson 9 44740 Machs A Flyin (4) 10 .......................M Jones 8 9.12pm MAG & TURBO TYRE & SERVICE CENTRE PACE $5500, 3yo+, c0 with cond. pace, stand, 2200m 1 22x44 Franco Santiago (1) fr ............. N Williamson 2 9606 Ohcee (2) fr ...............................M Purvis (J) 3 Franco Thor (3) fr ......................... G O’Reilly 4 009x3 Floreta (4) fr ....................................J W Cox 5 24566 Chapel Lane (5) fr ................... L McCormick 6 075 The Edge Of Reason (6) fr....J Anderson (J) 7 8 Goldcrest (7) fr ................... B Williamson (J) 8 22627 Spencer Gore (8) fr .......................... D Dunn 9 34567 Mustang Bullitt (9) fr ......................B Orange 10 03426 Russet Norkotah (10) fr................. K Barclay

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M4 Egmont gallops Today at Hawera

Egmont Racing Club’s meeting at Hawera on August 28.

NZ Meeting number: 4. 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 11.50am (NZT) JUMPING SUPPORTERS MAIDEN HURDLES $10,000, MDN HDL, 2900m 1 13892 Reeperbahn m (1) 68 .............S Fannin (2.5) 2 x7106 Canute m (5) 68 .........................N Quinn (3) 3 35x80 Ivenoida m (7) 68 ...................D Miller (a1.5) 4 55703 Jackabean t (8) 68 5 0005P Racquetor m (9) 68 ........................S Phelan 6 5389L Show The Beel (4) 68 ............ M McNelis (3) 7 0x505 Bunkered m (10) 66 ........................ I Lupton 8 04256 Ishidanzin m (6) 66 ...................... M Mitchell 9 94035 Our Alchemist m (2) 66 ...................M Gillies 10 07135 Quick March tm (3) 66..................... C Studd 2 12.20pm JUMPING SUPPORTERS RST OPEN HURDLES $20,000, RST OPN HDL, 2900m 1 x9x1P Goldmist tdm (5) 69 ........................ I Lupton 2 38171 Back In Black dm (3) 67.5 ............ M Mitchell 3 72x73 Hemingway m (1) 66.5 ...........D Miller (a1.5) 4 75x06 Shotgun tdm (4) 66.5 ..................... C Singer 5 32271 Prologue m (6) 66 ............................. A Kuru 6 49415 Get Flash dm (7) 65.5 ............S Fannin (2.5)

7 46651 Kick Back m (2) 65 ..........................M Gillies 12.55pm LISA NEYLON PHOTOGRAPHIC TRUST MDN STEEPLECHASE $10,000, MDN STP, 4000m 1 42254 Ripdiddler m (3) 68 ...................... M Mitchell 2 43732 Crash Bandicoot (7) 68 ...................M Gillies 3 103 Irishwise m (4) 68...................D Miller (a1.5) 4 37P74 Wilbur (8) 68 .................................. C Singer 5 04147 Hold The Dream m (1) 68 ......S Fannin (2.5) 6 64414 Stormin Norman tm (2) 68 .............. I Lupton 7 23688 I’ve Got This m (5) 68............. M McNelis (3) 8 x80PF In For Fun (6) 68 9 543P7 Stuertzer m (9) 66 ........................... C Studd 4 1.30pm HYPNOTISE RST OPEN STEEPLECHASE $20,000, RST OPN STP, 4000m 1 02036 Roodyvoo tdm (6) 69.5...........S Fannin (2.5) 2 P2446 Volkswagin dm (7) 69.5 ..................S Phelan 3 420F3 Stainley tdm (4) 66.5 ....................... I Lupton 4 x7575 Electriclite m (2) 66 ........................... A Kuru 5 x4502 Yorkie m (3) 66 ............................... C Singer 6 81142 Billy Elliot mb (1) 65.5 .....................M Gillies 7 x6091 Carinya m (8) 65 ............................. C Studd 8 x2641 Hunky Dory m (5) 65 .................... M Mitchell 9 63167 Authentic d (9) 65 ...................D Miller (a1.5)

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M9 Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club’s meeting at Addington Raceway on August 28. NZ Meeting number: 9.

Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12.

1 12.10pm (NZT) SUPER PETS SPRINT C3, 295m 1 61547 Camray 17.38............................... L Waretini 2 x5155 Genia Haka 17.49 .....................J McInerney 3 23645 Churchill Chaser 17.47 .................... B Dann 4 23462 Bigtime Tip 17.55 .......................D Stapleton 5 33143 Editorial 17.34 ...........................R Blackburn 6 32333 Trumped Up 17.34 M & .....................Jopson 7 5332F Bo’s Business 17.31........................ M Grant 8 65557 Swip And Tear 17.28 H & ....................Taylor 9 67861 Jed Norton 17.36 ...........................G Cleeve 10 47464 McJopson 17.29 S & .......................B Evans 2 12.28pm RACING GREYHOUND BREEDERS (NZ) LTD DASH C4, 295m 1 72468 Dillmanstown 17.36...........................J Dunn 2 57443 Will Excite 17.33 .......................... L Waretini 3 82752 Wandy Jewel 17.39 .....................D Kingston 4 15434 Impersonator 17.27 ...................A Bradshaw 5 84536 Broken Pedro 17.25 S & .................B Evans 6 22113 Whitey’s Gone 17.30 .................J McInerney 7 21223 No Leaf Clover 17.31 .........................C Weir 8 17824 Fantastic Four 17.60 ....................... M Grant 9 47544 Know Pride 17.26...........................G Cleeve 10 23866 Bugsy Bangles 17.16 .......................S Stone 3 12.46pm THURSDAY PLACE PICK SPRINT C3,

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2.08pm REMBRANDT MOTEL R85 2100 $8000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 2100m 1 44412 Lady’O dm (8) 69.5 ..........R Goldsbury (am) 2 14443 Houndscry tdm (9) 69.5 ......... J Lupton (am) 3 4173L Mister Deejay m (2) 69 ............. D Hirini (am) 4 01418 Tizza Secret dm (7) 68.5......E Thurlow (am) 5 10214 Prestigiosa mb (5) 68 .......... S MacNab (am) 6 50212 Gagarin mb (10) 68 .............L Kennedy (am) 7 205x9 Headcase m (4) 66.5 .................J Reid (am) 8 10985 Power Trip tmh (3) 66.5 ....... H Cushing (am) 9 51866 Prince Eden td (1) 66.5 ............. D Frye (am) 10 63570 Good Risk mh (6) 66.5 ...... N Robinson (am) 6 2.40pm BIG BLADE HEDGECUTTING & SILAGE MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 2100m 1 3433 It’s A Wonder b (2) 58.5 ................. J Parkes 2 92 Kings Kite (6) 58.5 ...................... C Dell (a1) 3 4P74P Just Collie (1) 58.5 ...................... J Gracioso 4 85P5P I’m Your Man (7) 58.5 .......... M Dravitzki (a1) 5 8x9x7 Nimble Nick (4) 58.5.................... B Lammas 6 7 Zcastle (9) 58.5 ................................K Smith 7 725 Horizon b (3) 56.5 ............... R Hutchings (a) 8 64205 Smugglers Cove (10) 56.5 ..............R Myers

9 x0979 False Empathy (5) 56.5 .............. V Johnston 10 31332 Wee Biskit (8) 56.5 ..................... M Dee (a1) 7 3.15pm CHILLCO MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 640x6 Facet (3) 58.5 ...................... M Dravitzki (a1) 2 Saint Remi (9) 58.5 .......................D Bradley 3 Carleen (1) 56.5 ..................... K Chiong (a3) 4 90x67 Five Tarts h (6) 56.5 .................... R Hannam 5 Keep Her Secret (4) 56.5 ........... M Dee (a1) 6 Princess Padoza h (5) 56.5 ............ J Parkes 7 7x Unico (2) 56.5 ..................... R Hutchings (a) 8 Sydney Carton (7) 56 ......................R Myers 9 75x6x Fernlin (8) 54.............................. V Johnston 8 3.50pm LOWE SCHOLLUM JONES/NZI INSURANCE R65 1400 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 x5747 King Nero dm (1) 59............... K Chiong (a3) 2 4362x Ollie’s Note db (7) 59 ......................J Riddell 3 7661x Lord Casanova (8) 58 .....................R Myers 4 10478 Vega h (2) 56.5............................... J Parkes 5 36614 Translucence (12) 56 ....................D Bradley 6 8617x Miss Rhythmic (3) 55.5 ............... B Lammas 7 54206 Hostage (9) 55 .................... R Hutchings (a)

8 30630 Hestolemyroses dm (14) 54 9 x0082 Tikvah (11) 54 .................. V Ravikumar (a2) 10 7600x Great Of Favours dm (6) 54 .............K Smith 11 67600 Kitty Russell (4) 54 ..................T Kahlon (a4) 12 0x679 Riverman Jack d (5) 54 ............... C Dell (a1) 13 03480 Sir Gonzales dm (10) 54 ............ V Johnston 14 09x98 Tartlet dmh (13) 54 ...................... R Hannam 9 4.25pm RICH HILL STUD TARANAKI BREEDERS SAT OCT 11 MDN $7000, MDN, 1400m 1 583 Broken Belt (9) 58.5 ............... K Chiong (a3) 2 4x Coolangatta b (6) 58.5 ....................J Riddell 3 438x4 Golden Emperor (12) 58.5 .............H Tinsley 4 070. Mr Exclusive h (3) 58.5 ............... B Lammas 5 8. Youngsyd (11) 58.5 ........................ J Parkes 6 0275x Capinsky (7) 56.5 ....................... M Dee (a1) 7 x3350 Nippa Mary h (4) 56.5 ......... M Dravitzki (a1) 8 5620x Skybird (8) 56.5................... R Hutchings (a) 9 Lady Capella (1) 56.5....................D Bradley 10 Let’s Escape (10) 56.5 ............T Kahlon (a4) 11 408x0 Naked Truth (5) 56.5 ........................K Smith 12 7 Unreel (2) 56.5 ................................R Myers

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Christchurch dogs Today at Addington Raceway 295m 1 38271 Chokehold 17.38 ........................D Stapleton 2 27145 Goldstar Bomber 17.49 S & ............B Evans 3 13368 Conaloo 17.53........................... M Robinson 4 75627 Mulberry Brook 17.51................... K Cassidy 5 55421 Opawa Idol 17.35 L &......................... Wales 6 84568 Billy West 17.18 .....................M K Dempsey 7 84512 Campaigner 17.15 ....................... L Waretini 8 21847 John Dory 17.45........................J McInerney 9 77562 Blue Gale Rise 17.28 ....................... B Dann 10 7x827 Hanna The Spanna 17.23 .................J Dunn 4 1.04pm GLENBYRE TAVERN STAKES C3, 520m 1 31145 Doleuze 30.36 ...................................J Dunn 2 87358 Rambunctious 30.63 .................A Bradshaw 3 53235 Brighton Bullet 30.01 J & ................D Fahey 4 16471 Thumb Print Tony 30.81 ............J McInerney 5 35267 Chloe’s Prodigy 30.62 ..................C Roberts 6 34462 Cawbourne Merc 30.43................... M Grant 7 75666 Pindari 30.25 ................................C Roberts 8 67645 Take A Trick 30.62 .............................M Flipp 9 83773 Waimak Dave 30.88 ..................J McInerney 10 16727 Goldstar Bella 30.48 S &.................B Evans 5 1.22pm GARRARD’S HORSE & HOUND DASH C3, 295m 1 62858 Smash Amy 17.19........................... M Grant 2 36362 Opawa Lean Meat 17.53 L & ............. Wales 3 31241 Go Tommo 17.29........................D Stapleton 4 63453 La Fontaine 17.36 ......................D Stapleton 5 11548 Eckles 17.28 .......................................A Lee

14663 Homebush Bruno 17.34 ............J McInerney 37452 Jack’s A Jewel 17.35 ....................C Roberts 84347 Out Back Bill 17.31 ................M K Dempsey 67621 Wunzee 17.39 ...........................J McInerney 58853 Billy Muggins 17.49 .......................... B Dann 6 1.39pm (NZT) KOLORFUL KANVAS DASH C5, 295m 1 51727 Ohoka Coby 17.26 ....................... L Waretini 2 61811 Goldstar Chumlee 17.27 S & ..........B Evans 3 24624 Little Regus nwtd J & ......................D Fahey 4 33575 Pearl’s Boy 17.19 ...........................G Cleeve 5 33246 Keramus 17.09 ...............................G Cleeve 6 53316 Rusty Knife 17.09 ...............................C Weir 7 15222 Angel Noir 17.15 .............................. B Dann 8 51831 Botany Jessie 17.30..................J McInerney 9 53617 Blonde Tori 17.47 ......................A Bradshaw 10 61564 Abound 17.23................................R Adcock 7 1.57pm RACINGDOGS.CO.NZ STAKES C4, 520m 1 24212 Know Certainty 30.81.....................G Cleeve 2 24663 Opawa Andrea 30.53 L & ................... Wales 3 84452 Idol Girl 30.51 L & .............................. Wales 4 35436 Ambilight 30.30 J & .........................D Fahey 5 36242 Jibbajabba Jewel 30.46................M Roberts 6 77487 What I Like 30.59 ......................J McInerney 7 38112 Opawa Michelle 30.44 J & ..............D Fahey 8 71272 Jinja Turtle 30.43 J &.......................D Fahey 9 66213 Deanne’s Fantasy 30.42 J & ...........D Fahey 10 45284 Opawa Stella 30.33 L & ..................... Wales 6 7 8 9 10

8 2.14pm SHIRLEY VET CLINIC DASH C4, 295m

25461 Botany Kevin 30.49 ...................J McInerney 17213 Cawbourne Abbi 30.34 ................C Roberts 22832 Cawbourne Philip 30.34 ............J McInerney 376x5 Unshaken 30.48 J &........................D Fahey 41676 Cawbourne Axe 30.52........................C Weir 11 3.07pm MURRAY@RAY WHITE MERIVALE PH.021480250 DASH C5, 295m 1 71453 Cracking Chain 17.09 J & ...............D Fahey 2 22311 Mr. Whippy 17.12 ...............................C Weir 3 62286 Cawbourne Jelly 17.19 ......................C Weir 4 61876 Know Jealousy 17.29 .....................G Cleeve 5 81816 Go Housie 17.03 ............................G Cleeve 6 35523 Smash Rumour 17.26 ..................... M Grant 7 32413 Zebidiah 17.02 ..........................A Bradshaw 8 62584 Iona Haka 17.33........................J McInerney 9 44175 Fireman’s Legacy 17.34 ....................J Dunn 10 66147 My Mate Sparrow 17.59 ............J McInerney 12 3.27pm SNOW-E MUSCLE, ENERGY & FERTILITY SPRINT C4, 295m 1 11153 Laredo 17.12 .....................................M Flipp 2 75711 Flying Swan 17.31 ....................J McInerney 3 42112 Time Slayer 17.26 M &........................ Smith 4 26147 Black Crow nwtd .......................A Bradshaw 5 68722 Tepirita Charger 17.10 ......................J Dunn 6 7x578 Starburst Josh 17.04 ........................S Stone 7 83725 Bellwave 17.20 ...........................D Stapleton 8 58584 Wee Terra 17.34 C & .......................... Fagan 9 84458 Two Ways 17.30 S & .......................B Evans 10 22676 Wellywood 17.52 ................................C Weir

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1 54871 Deanne’s Magic 17.26 ...............D Stapleton 2 62438 Laudable nwtd...............................R Adcock 3 32847 Motley Man 17.32 .............................J Dunn 4 33832 Red Hot Fury 17.42 M & ...................Jopson 5 82865 Sprinkles 17.33 .........................J McInerney 6 12816 Rick’s Terra 17.25 C & ........................ Fagan 7 11475 Irish Blue 17.07 J & .........................D Fahey 8 11811 Mr. Kegan 17.27 ........................A Bradshaw 9 35857 Caboul nwtd S & .............................B Evans 10 64746 Cawbourne Dasher 17.19 ..................C Weir 9 2.32pm CTV SPRINT FEATURE C5, 295m 1 12157 Spud Gun 16.95 .............................. M Grant 2 82271 Homebush Churro 17.29 ...........J McInerney 3 63145 Opawa Colin 17.19 L & ...................... Wales 4 32443 Drysdale 17.17 ....................................A Lee 5 15431 Sophie’s Terra 17.10 C & ................... Fagan 6 8x712 Follow Fame 17.09 ............................M Flipp 7 42346 Hetfield 17.28 ...............................C Roberts 8 21274 Plagiarism 17.02 .......................R Blackburn 9 26182 Cawbourne Queen 17.03 .............C Roberts 10 16254 Homebush Kelso 17.14 .............J McInerney 10 2.50pm CHRISTCHURCH CASINO FEATURE C5, 520m 1 42653 Opawa Zara 30.37 L & ....................... Wales 2 12214 Dream Collector 29.89 J & ..............D Fahey 3 11244 Homebush Chopper 30.06 ........J McInerney 4 42161 Opawa Stretch 30.33 L & ................... Wales 5 45155 Grunt Rodgers 31.49 ................J McInerney

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M10Auckland dogs Today at Manukau Stadium

Auckland Greyhound Racing Club’s meeting at Manukau Stadium on August 28. NZ Meeting number: 10.

Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12.

1 4.43pm (NZT) REEL-FISHIN.COM STAKES C0, 527m 1 Peeta Mellark nwtd............................B Craik 2 43756 Bigtime Flo nwtd B &.......................... Steele 3 3256F Dark Garnah nwtd P & .................. J Cleaver 4 85x2 Wild Falcon nwtd .............................. S Clark 5 57275 Lichfeild Lady nwtd.....................M Mathews 6 Level Down nwtd ...............................C Hore 7 Rocky Boy nwtd ................................B Craik 8 65676 Bella Forza nwtd ......................... M O’Bryan 9 x4547 Key Eye nwtd P & ......................... J Cleaver 10 55667 Life Cycle nwtd ..............................A Cleaver 2 5.00pm SEL’S TAB MANGERE SPRINT C2, 318m 1 Fx742 Heza Carlos 18.66 ....................... M J Lozell 2 82111 Winfield Winter 18.57 ........................C Hore 3 46488 Pure Theatre 18.79 ....................G Calverley 4 68728 Flirt Academy nwtd B &...................... Steele 5 16818 Ditched nwtd ...............................B Littlejohn 6 11254 Chevy Impala 18.68 R & .............N O’Regan 7 12673 Dipsy Lala nwtd U &..........................Cottam 8 47833 English Honey nwtd R & .............N O’Regan 9 27346 Exciting Dream 18.47 R &...........N O’Regan 10 17357 Bon Vogue 18.82...........................A Cleaver 3 5.18pm MTA GIFT VOUCHER SPRINT C1, 318m

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67514 Foxiarna 18.79 B & ............................ Steele 14127 What’s Up Watto nwtd W & .............T Steele 43518 Marlene’s Terra nwtd ........................T Agent 752F1 Jetsun Storm 18.86 ........................G Wilson 45111 Cool Time 18.73 ............................A Cleaver 28182 Renroy 18.69.....................................C Hore 67352 Calm Nuska 18.80 .....................M Mathews 4F421 My Beauty nwtd ........................... M J Lozell 73238 Hat Trick Chaos nwtd R & ...........N O’Regan 63136 Versatile Richie 19.02 ......................M Black 4 5.37pm GREYHOUND FUNCTION CENTRE STAKES C2/3, 527m 1 76776 Crazy A Gogo 30.67 .......................P Green 2 85146 Fortis Flier 30.74 U & ........................Cottam 3 52487 You’re Lucky 30.60 ............................B Craik 4 82223 Boss Appeal nwtd ........................... M Mann 5 11161 Moore Park Miss 30.47 .................... S Clark 6 57252 Fancy Tip 30.34..........................D Schofield 7 23124 Uncle Romilly 30.92 ..........................B Craik 8 52466 Jinja Jam 30.78 ...........................B Littlejohn 9 32716 Joker Man 30.95 ...............................B Craik 10 74566 Ramah Reason 30.90 ..................... T Green 5 5.57pm MCGHIE PLUMBING SPRINT C2/3, 318m 1 16F36 Zipping Will nwtd ........................D Schofield 2 38541 Utah Bolt 18.72 .......................... G Pomeroy 3 38634 Fancy My Luck nwtd ..................D Schofield 4 51275 Addicted 18.81 B & ............................ Steele 5 25672 Lafayette 18.67 .................................B Craik 6 68447 Aqua Wolf 18.52 R &...................N O’Regan

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F3214 Hashtag Josh 18.60 ..........................B Craik 66888 Run Kayla Run 18.64 .......................T Agent 18656 Snapchat 18.72 .................................B Craik 55485 Very Chilly 18.82 ........................M Mathews 6 6.20pm PLASTER BOARD LTD SERIES HEAT 1 C4q, 318m 1 87824 Charming Nev nwtd B &..................... Steele 2 15427 Tayla Hart 18.45 ................................B Craik 3 58226 Pink Bouquet nwtd .....................D Schofield 4 25138 This Time Pedro 19.03 U & ...............Cottam 5 44516 Call Me Blue 18.57.....................K R Toomer 6 42845 Charlie’s Funds 18.42 .....................P Green 7 32672 Rockin’ Rod 18.61 .......................... P Lowen 8 25342 Where’s Carlos 18.62 R &...........N O’Regan 9 x8456 Just A Boy nwtd U & .........................Cottam 10 66758 Clover Appeal 18.40........................P Green 7 6.52pm PLASTER BOARD LTD SERIES HEAT 2 C4q, 318m 1 23231 Predator Drone 18.66 W & ..............T Steele 2 81415 Jelly Gem 18.89 U & .........................Cottam 3 48864 Eruza nwtd B & .................................. Steele 4 63154 Junior What 18.58 ...................... G Pomeroy 5 61188 Eternal Magic 18.40 ...................D Schofield 6 47355 Cocky Appeal 18.42 ........................P Green 7 71621 Little Dreams 18.70 ........................ G Farrell 8 57684 Cawbourne Ignite 18.30 ....................C Hore 9 22885 Cosmic Pearl 18.25 ....................D Schofield 10 51466 Armistice Day 18.71 ....................... I George 8 7.17pm AGRC REWARD STAKES C1, 527m

64388 Cosmic Warra 31.34 W & ................T Steele 51655 Odditties 30.94 ............................... G Farrell 24113 Who You 30.99 ............................. H Mullane 15316 Don Draper 30.59 .............................B Craik 165 Let’s Go Lettie nwtd ..................... H Mullane 76224 Temperate King nwtd ....................... S Clark 24743 Cawbourne Alpha 30.88 ...................C Hore 22214 Got Air 30.91 ................................... T Green 77756 South Bay Dream 30.91 R & .......N O’Regan 77416 Elephant Trunk nwtd....................... G Farrell 9 7.45pm GREYHOUNDS NORTH MAIDEN DISTANCE C0d, 603m 1 75335 Cold Turkey nwtd B & ......................... Steele 2 54232 Bloo Bloomers nwtd ......................... S Clark 3 64657 Threat nwtd W & .............................T Steele 4 44354 Carat’s Prince nwtd W & .................T Steele 5 55322 Who Dat Boy nwtd ....................... H Mullane 6 51746 Jetsun Quaker nwtd .......................G Wilson 7 31458 Jetsun Blaze nwtd ..........................G Wilson 8 36264 Jay Cee Hurt nwtd .....................G Calverley 9 65588 Ostapchuk nwtd B & .......................... Steele 10 76224 Temperate King nwtd ....................... S Clark 10 8.10pm GREYHOUNDS AS PETS SPRINT C5, 318m 1 41534 Rasso 18.33 ......................................B Craik 2 37147 Caruba Queen 18.65 B &................... Steele 3 461x8 Secret Star 18.38 .............................T Agent 4 23116 Josh Hart 18.50 ................................B Craik 5 17242 Harvey Nichols 18.32 ........................B Craik

13153 Blue Cosmic 18.46 ............................C Hore 46165 Sectioned 18.63 U & .........................Cottam 64338 Little Rascal 18.51 R & ...............N O’Regan 28157 Up There Herbie 18.40...................P Henley 21245 Calamity Free 18.35 ...................D Schofield 11 8.34pm LOCHINVAR MARLOW STAKES C4/5, 527m 1 47271 Kissen Run 30.55 R M &.................. J Smith 2 27728 Good Return 30.60 ....................D Schofield 3 17511 Rushin Doll 30.57............................. S Clark 4 35744 Kiki Rhode 30.25 W & .....................T Steele 5 78122 Fancy Amigo 30.79 ....................D Schofield 6 51183 Zipping Orrick 30.56 R M &.............. J Smith 7 55365 Tayla Rose 30.65 ..............................B Craik 8 71112 Lady Shambi 30.48 .......................... S Clark 9 41122 Sharella 30.81 ...................................B Craik 10 77613 Ninjago 31.11 ................................... S Clark 12 8.58pm TROPHIES PLUS SPRINT C1, 318m 1 37676 Run Mischief Run 18.69...................T Agent 2 73238 Hat Trick Chaos nwtd R & ...........N O’Regan 3 63136 Versatile Richie 19.02 ......................M Black 4 87566 Senorita Chang 18.61 B & ................. Steele 5 37588 Couger Alert nwtd R & ................N O’Regan 6 53357 Medicinal 19.16 .............................. G Farrell 7 58837 Urban Combat 18.44 P & .............. J Cleaver 8 145 Maramarua Jack 18.41 .................... S Clark 9 77451 Shelby King 18.77 ...................... G Pomeroy 10 37681 Do More nwtd R U & ..........................L Bliek

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■ INDOOR BOWLS

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In brief Healy, Mk2 Given who his father is, deciding to become a wicketkeeper was always going to bring a fair bit of attention on young cricketer Tom Healy. The son of legendary former Test gloveman Ian was earlier this week named in Australia’s under-19 squad to tour Sri Lanka next month. The 17-year-old Brisbane schoolboy began his sporting life as a golfer but eventually found his way to cricket, where it seems he was destined to don the gloves.

“It was just a thing through junior cricket, that no one else wanted to give it (wicketkeeping) a crack any more so it just got lugged on me,” Healy told AAP. “It just kept evolving and it’s a bit of fun.”

As Queensland under-17s captain, Healy’s big break came in 2012 when Ben Dunk headed to Tasmania for more first-class opportunities.

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Mundine returns

Laura’s busy bowls weekend

Anthony Mundine will attempt to reignite his boxing career with a bout against unbeaten Belarusian knockout master Sergey Rabchenko. Mundine will battle Rabchenko, who has recorded 18 of his 25 victories by KO, for the WBC silver light middleweight title on November 12 at Melbourne’s Hisense Arena. Mundine is 39 and was knocked down five times in his most recent fight, a unanimous points loss to Joshua Clottey.

Promoter Brian Amatruda suggested at Wednesday’s announcement that another defeat would force Mundine to hang up the gloves, but the outspoken former NRL star is not contemplating such a result. - AP

By Sue NewmaN

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Top Mid Canterbury junior indoor bowler Laura McKenzie puts in some last minute practice ahead of this weekend’s New Zealand junior singles championships in Wellington.

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Laura McKenzie might be only 16, but she’s already spent half of her life rolling bowls down the indoor bowling mat.

She’s already a star among Mid Canterbury bowlers and she’ll be pitting her skills against the country’s youthful best at this weekend’s national junior singles in Wellington.

And with that event done and dusted on Saturday night, she’ll get up the next morning and compete in the New Zealand

Secondary Schools’ singles event.

With mum and dad both playing for the Willowby club, Laura was keen to tag along as a youngster and said it just felt natural to pick up a bowl as an eight-year-old.

School and homework commitments mean Laura’s practice is often limited to competition or rep matches, but she said she’s feeling comfortable with her preparation for the big weekend ahead. Rep matches in particular are good because

being pitted against stronger players means she’s constantly pushing herself to improve her skills, she said.

Laura is this year’s winner of the Mid Canterbury association singles title.

While dad Ken hasn’t competed against his daughter for some time, he’s concerned he might no longer have the upper hand on the mat.

“She was a natural right from the start,” he said.

Unlike many sports where keeping your children in gear

absorbs most of a family’s spare cash, indoor bowls requires no equipment other than a pair of shoes – bowls belong to individual clubs not to players.

Willowby club has a solid record of producing top bowlers, with New Zealand champion Sandra Keith learning her bowls on its mats.

And while that success has everything to do with natural talent, it can also be credited to the club’s philosophy of taking youngsters to tournaments and competitions, McKenzie said.

■ RUGBY

Taranaki burst into life against Waikato Everyone was waiting for Taranaki to finally wake up.

After starting the ITM Cup with a dire draw with Counties Manukau and a loss to Hawke’s Bay, Colin Cooper’s men burst in to life with a record-breaking 46-17 demolition job against Waikato in Hamilton last night.

Marty McKenzie was the architect for Taranaki as he scored two of his side’s first three tries and had an individual haul of 22 points from the opening spell as the visitors took a 27-3 lead to the break. McKenzie eventually finished with 24 points - five off Beauden Bar-

rett’s Taranaki record of 29.

Waikato coach Johnny Walters went to his bench to begin the second stanza as he added the considerable bulk of prop Ben Tameifuna in a bid to toughen up a scrum that had been manhandled during the opening 40 minutes.

All Black halfback Tawera Kerr-Barlow came to life in the second half too and one audacious flick pass led to a try to Joe Webber - his fourth of the campaign - as the Mooloos hinted at an outrageous comeback as they pulled the scoreline back to 27-17.

Waikato’s renaissance was short-lived though and coach Cooper would have been relieved to see Taranaki wing Jackson Ormond finish off a Seta Tamanivalu break to earn his side a bonus point.

Tamanivalu then scored a five-pointer of his own as the points began to pile up for a Taranaki side who got good service from hard-working forwards James Broadhurst and Blade Thomson.

Taranaki speedster Waisake Naholo completed his double with the final rights as Waikato copped their second heavy de-

feat in as many games.

Waikato have a quick turnaround with a trip to Albany to meet North Harbour on Saturday night, while Taranaki will host Bay of Plenty in New Plymouth on Sunday.

Marty Holah might turn 38 next month but it didn’t stop the openside flanker ripping in for Waikato. Holah, a 36-test former All Black, first played for Waikato in 1999.

Taranaki hadn’t scored four tries or more in an ITM Cup game since their semifinal loss to Canterbury in 2012 but they scored five last night. - APNZ

The NRL is set to trial a video referee bunker next season amid the ongoing discontent surrounding refereeing decisions.

The bunker has been on the agenda for some time but head of football Todd Greenberg announced yesterday the NRL aims to test what they’re calling a “central command centre” mid-way through the 2015 season which could even deliver match review charges as well as match decisions. While insisting he was happy with the standard of refereeing despite the complaints this season, Greenberg said there was room for improvement and believed having a smaller group of video referees involved could help.

Hunt to retire?

The likely departure of Karmichael Hunt from the AFL will be keenly felt by his teammates, in particular young gun Harley Bennell. Hunt has played a key role in developing Bennell from a shy teenager into an AFL professional. When Bennell first arrived from Western Australia, it was Hunt’s home where he began to learn what it was to be a professional athlete.

Now 21, Bennell has developed into one of the Suns’ key attacking weapons, combining electric pace with mercurial talent. He says exrugby league star Hunt can take a lot of credit for that. “Preparing to go into a game, my diet, everything like that, he’s helped me out very much,” Bennell said.

Hunt is reportedly set to join the Queensland Reds.

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www.guardianonline.co.nz Ashburton Demons Softball Club The Ashburton Demons Softball Club evolved out of the rusty demons team as we saw a need to support junior softball as they are the future of our sport. Demons have teams in all grades. Softball is a great family sport and in some grades family groups form the bulk of some teams. The Demons are a family based family run club that caters for the novice to the serious and the social sides of the game.

New World Supermarket and Foodstuffs Community Trust Grant allowed the demons to get eight new uniform sets which will equip four junior and four senior teams.

Demons would also like to acknowledge the turfbar Lucien and the crew there for their ongoing sponsorship of our teams this year.

Junior teams: Cardinals, Tigers, Bluejays, Cubs.

Senior teams: Rusty Demons, Rebels, Renegades, Rangers.

Softball is a worldwide sport and New Zealand has been at the forefront for decades with the New Zealand blacksox being 7 times world champions. So why choose softball as a sport? It promotes eye hand co-ordination, team work and trains the mind to cope with complex patterns and plays that change and evolve in a fast paced game. Softball is easier on the body than some sports allowing players to play at the highest levels well into their thirties and well into their fifties in other grades.

So why the demons club? At the demons we just coach the kids to play the game we enjoy and whole families can play and we care about what we do. Look us up.

Registrations start 31st August 1pm at Argyle Park come down and introduce yourselves.

Or email ashdemons@gmail.com. Website: www.sportsground.co.nz/ashdemons

Ashburton Electronic Organ and Keyboard Club Report On Club Night 18th August Bev French greeted us with some lovely music. Lorraine welcomed all members and visitors to another evening of song and music. Rona on piano and Michael on organ played songs from “World War One” as it is the anniversary of that time when many New Zealanders lost their lives.

“Bless Them All” had the feet tapping as did “The White Cliffs of Dover”. Well done. The Singing Group then sang a medley of songs from “My Fair Lady”, very enjoyable. Next were the Accordion Group with Bernard on organ and four piano accordions and one button.

The fingers danced on the keys to “Dear Old Donegal” and “McNamara’s Band” - great singing from the audience. Bob Neilson, accompanied by Ann on the piano, gave a great rendition of “Silver Threads among the Gold”, very appropriate for us older folk, “He” and “Somewhere My Love”. Neil White played some lovely pieces “Oh Carol” and “Memory” on his Technics keyboard. Ann and Bob gave us another bracket of songs then Ann played “Count Your Blessings” and “It is No Secret”. Lorraine then told us one of her great stories. I’m not sure just which “Knocker” was the guilty one. I got very confused. Well done Lorraine.

Michael gave us some rousing music on his new keyboard including “Colonel Bogey” and “Greensleeves”.

What a great evening. Well done Lester.

Raffles: Lucy, Rona, Janey, Elizabeth.

Congratulations.

Ashburton Garden Club Ashburton Garden Club meeting held 21st August 2014. Jennifer Marks welcomed Kay Holder-Day as Secretary to the new committee who replaced Clare Wesley as the outgoing Secretary. The current President and Treasurer remain the same. Our guest speaker was Nancy Ridder who gave a talk on Alpine Plants and explained she starts all her plants by seeds some of them taking up to 7 years to flower, requiring incredible patience.

Nancy was welcomed as the newest member of the Ashburton Garden Club.

Maureen Small our Treasurer presented her with a token of thanks. We had 31 members and 12 apologies for the meeting and received our new programmes for the 2014/15 year. The guest speaker for next month is Ray Thompson on “Rock Painting”. If you are interested in gardening or joining our club please

phone Jennifer on 308 9796 or Kay 307 6336 for details. You would be most welcome. The following are the results of the flower display: Premier Bloom: Pat Tarbotton; Flower of the month a Camelia: 1st Isobel Porter, 2nd Jennifer Marks, 3rd Rona McConnell; Large Bloom: 1st Pat Tarbotton, 2nd Shirley Thomas, 3rd Audrey McKay; Small Bloom: 1st Jennifer Marks, 2nd Audrey McKay, 3rd Mary Leighton; Miniature Bloom: 1st Jennifer Marks, 2nd Mary Leighton, 3rd Pat Tarbotton; Spike: 1st Shirley Thomas, 2nd Pat Tarbotton, 3rd Isobel Porter; Cluster: 1st Isobel Porter, 2nd Mary Leighton, 3rd Audrey McKay; Shrub: 1st Audrey McKay, 2nd Shirley Thomas, 3rd Pat Tarbotton; Decorative Winter Wonderland: 1st Audrey McKay, 2nd Marilyn Cross, 3rd Jennifer Marks; Fruit/Vegetable (3 citrus): 1st Maureen McDowell, 2nd Rona McDonnell, 3rd Jennifer Marks.

Ashburton Horticultural Society There was a very good attendance at the recent 124th Annual General Meeting, with just 1 apology received. Members observed a few moments silence in memory of the late Bev Cornwall.

Patron Graham Gunn officiated over the election of Officers for the new season as follows:President: Joy Jaine; Vice President: Trevor Gamblin; Secretary/ Treasurer: Rosemary Case; Committee: Dorothy Broome, John Hoogweg, Mary McCosker, Norm McDowell and Pat Tarbotton. Retiring President Dick Bennett was thanked (in his absence) for all his past involvement. Graham then presented awards for the past year’s Table Show competition. Results: R A Lloyd Trophy (most points vegetables and fruits) 1st Ken McLaren 2nd Maureen Randall, 3rd Pat Tarbotton. A J L Williams Trophy (cut flowers) 1st Pat Tarbotton, 2nd Shona Thomas, 3rd Patricia McLaren..Joseph D Murdoch Trophy (decorative) 1st Shona Thomas, 2nd Surrey Lamont, 3rd Rosemary Case. National Chrysanthemum Show Trophy (most points overall) 1st Pat Tarbotton, 2nd Shona Thomas, 3rd Patricia McLaren. Monthly Premier Award 1st Brian Glassey.2nd equal Shona Thomas and Patricia McLaren.The AGM was preceded by the usual monthly meeting. The raffle was won by Maureen Randall. Table Show Results were: Pat Tarbotton (6,4,2 Shona Thomas (5,4,4), Joy Jaine (3,2,1) Dorothy Broome (3,1,2) Jeff Jaine (3,1,0) Maureen Randall (1,0,1) Surrey Lamont (1,0,0) John

Hoogweg (0,2,1) Norm McDowell (0,0,1) Premier award: Jeff Jaine Rhododendron “Grande MacBeth” A pleasant evening concluded with supper.

Ashburton Indoor Bowls Men’s Championship Singles has been played, with 20 entries and nine qualified for post section play Ken Mackenzie and Murray Bassett played off to bring the draw down to eight with Bassett taking the win.

G Chapman defeated D Turner, R Ellis defeated M Lawson, P Berkeley defeated M Bassett and G Laird defeated Matt Bassett.

Semi final: R Ellis defeated G Chapman and P Berkeley defeated G Laird Paul Berkeley took out the Men’s Championship Singles from Russell Ellis.

The plate round Matt Markham defeated Mark Sheard Ladies Championship had eight entries with four qualifying for post section play.

R Mackenzie, R Atkinson, G Smith and W Cullen R Mackenzie defeated W Cullen and G Smith defeated R Atkinson Rowena Mackenzie defeated Gaylene Smith in the final to take out the Ladies Championship Singles.

Rep Game.

Thursday night Ashburton Indoor Bowls continued on its winning way to take out the win from the combined Geraldine / Temuka game held in Woodbury Eight teams played three rounds of fours. With Ashburton coming out on top with 32 points and the combined team with 16 points.

Three teams had three wins from three for Ashburton. Grant Wilson, Murray Bassett and Maurice Sunbeam.

Ladies Ten’s On Saturday the ladies played the tens in Christchurch and came away with a second place on 23pts 139.5 ends.

The winners being Chartered Clubs with 30pts and 153 ends. Catholic 21pts 136 ends, Country South 18pts 127 ends, Metro 17pts 129.5 and Country North 13 pts and 132 ends

Ashburton Men’s Probus Club August Meeting: Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 9.30am at the Seniors Centre, Cameron St. First speaker, Ron Wootten is interested in late 19th and early 20th century East African history because in WW1 an uncle served there when British and Ger-

man forces clashed and in 1950/51 Ron served with the King’s African Rifles.

Ron explained Germany’s acquisition of territories in Africa & the Pacific, and the WWI campaign in German East Africa (now part of Tanzania).

There was a neutrality pact in East Africa; the King’s African Rifles & the Germans each had about 2,500 men. But the German commander, Vorbeck, a brilliant guerrilla leader, wanted to attract British forces away from Europe so attacked towards Mombasa. In 1915 the British broke the German hold on Lake Tanganyika by transporting two armed Thames launches from Cape Town by rail. The cruiser Konigsberg was sunk in the Rufiji Delta.

In February 1916 British (by now 27,000 men) attacked from the north and the Germans, their morale still high, slowly withdrew. British troops, weakened by hardship and disease, and their horses decimated by tsetse flies, continued the pursuit in bush, swamp, heat and rain.

In November 1917 the Germans were pursued into Portuguese E. Africa and Northern Rhodesia finally surrendering on 25 November 1918.

Main speaker, John Burn established his truffiere on a quarter acre on his lifestyle block. When he started he did not even know what a truffle (a subterranean fungus) looked like! He learned how to grow them with help from Dr Ian Hall, a mycologist from Invermay Research Station. Many tonnes of lime lifted the soil pH and the trace elements boron and copper applied, then Oak and Hazelnut trees inoculated with the truffle fungus were planted 2 metres apart.

Meanwhile, by using truffle oil, John trained his dog to find them. Truffles can take 10 or more years to develop and after several years John and his dog found what might be a truffle. Dr Hall confirmed it was only the third found in the South Island.

Truffles can sell up for up to $3500 / kg and when used to garnish a dish can double the restaurant plate price. They are an acquired taste said to be not unlike a mixture of nutmeg and mustard Most of the 150 NZ growers are near Gisborne, with some in the South Island at TaiTapu, Horarata, Amberley and Mid Canterbury.

Ashburton Pakeke Lions Club President Lion Bob Rodgers welcomed a good number of members, to the August Meeting of the Pakeke Lions Club

held at the Lochlea Resort Reception Centre. The evening commenced with the singing of the National Anthem accompanied by Rona Hayward on the piano. Numerous clip-boards were circulated in relation to manning various street appeals for organisations including Daffodil Day, Carnation Day, & Alzheimers collections. Lion Ray Harraway asked members to support the Clubs activities on Boulevard Day on the 22nd September and member’s wives to support the Cake Stall with baking.

Grace was read by Margaret Pawsey and the Club was treated to a splendid meal.

Lion Tony Sands, the Lochlea Resort Manager gave an address outlining the facilities and benefits of life in the Resort.

This was followed by Mr. Geoff Geering a resident at the Facility describing how he and his wife enjoy living at Lochlea and the benefits of having a swimming pool, gym, bowling green etc right on your doorstep. Lion Noel Lowe thanked both Tony & Geoff for their address and members showed their appreciation.

Treasurer Lion Graeme Mably presented the Balance Sheet for the Club for the 2013/14 year followed by the Vice-Presidents’ Reports. Membership Director Lion Maurice Wilson, welcomed new member Ian Moore and his wife Sharon into the fellowship of Pakeke Lions and hope they enjoy their time with us. Lion Ron Paterson then made a presentation to Lion David George who is leaving the Club to take up residence in Wanaka.

Ron thanked David for his eight years of service to Pakeke Lions and his forty-two years in the Lions Organisation. His expertise and advice will be sorely missed.

He was presented with a model of the Ashburton Town Clock Tower and his wife Betty received a bouquet of flowers. The Club wishes them well for the future. Tailtwister Lion Milner Jacob extracted fines from various members for their misdemeanours during the month.

The drawing of the raffles concluded the evening with Lion David George giving a parting thought.

The Ladies Craft Morning will be held at Val Cartney’s home on Monday 8th September at 10a.m.

Ashburton Savage Club On Sunday 24 August a group of approximately thirty members from the Oamaru Savage Club made their biennial raid (visit) to the Ashburton Savage Club, arriving by bus & private transport, at the M.S.A. for lunch at 12.00pm. They were greeted by our Great Chief John

Club news www.guardianonline.co.nz Davis and a small number of Savage Club members who joined our visitors for lunch.

The raiding party provided the programme for a delightful afternoon korero (concert) which commenced at the Savage Club hall at 2.00 pm.

Some popular pianoforte music was played by Jaquie Chaffey, before the concert items and welcome by Great Chief John Davis.

Programme.

1. March-in accompanied by Noelene Keown. 2. Big Band, led by Alistair Grant.

Accompanist Eunice Murray. 3. Ladies Choir led by Toni McLaren Acc. Noelene Keown. 4. Saxophone Group. Glenys Palmer - Ross Bradfield - Tony Kearns.

Russell Hill, drums. Accompanist Eunice Murray. 5. Some Humour. Brian Greaney.

6. Men’s Choir, led by Ray Walker. Acc Noelene. 7. Chorus Girls. Acc. Eunice.

8. Instumental. Ray Walker (Trumpet) - Edith Wicks (Violin). Acc. Noelene.

9. Sketch. 10. Vocal Solo, Tony Kearns.

Acc Noelene. 11. Keyboard item. Graham Robinson. 12. FINALE by the Big Band.

The programme concluded with the singing of the Closing Ode and God Defend New Zealand.

Following afternoon tea and social time, the raiding party departed at approximately 4.30 pm.

Ashburton Silks and Satins Social Club The Ashburton Silks and Satins Social Club held its 23rd A.G.M. recently with a good attendance of members who were welcomed by President Edith Paterson. Secretary Diane Elms read the apologies and presented the Annual Financial Report. The Presidents Report was read and adopted and outlined the Club’s variety of many activities that it had undertaken during the year. Among these were outings near and far, luncheons at various venues and the annual Christmas outing saw a good number of members travel to Riverstone Café to view the building of the new Castle. Also the Annual family bar-be-que was held at the Race Course in February and was well attended and a special thankyou was extended to John Elms for his job as Master Chef. Edith hosted members at her home with a Luncheon followed by a quiz for the June Meeting.

The Club organised a successful Punters Club at the June Race Meeting with a bottle of wine given to a selected driver in every race. The Club once again presented a trophy at the Chertsey Trials on Easter Monday and this was won by the TNT Syndicate for their horse “Explosive Art.” Trophies presented annually by the Club this year were won by Samantha Ottley being Leading Lady Driver,

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Wendy Stevenson winning Leading Lady Trainer, and Mare of The Year was won by “Tyrons Falcon Ella” owned by The Neumanns. These recipients were warmly congratulated. Edith thanked the committee for their help during the year and the election of Office Bearers for the new season took place these being: President Edith Paterson; Secretary/Treasurer Diane Elms; Committee Alison Rogers, Jackie Chmiel, Greer Rickets, Bernadette Lowe, Gladys Baker and Eleanor Cruickshank.

Ashburton Wahine Club The Ashburton Wahine Club held their 3rd Hui on 7th August 2014. After the opening ceremony and welcome the curtains opened. The theme was Old and New. The choir sang three songs: “Old Fashion House”, “Changing Partners”, and “Catch a Falling Star”. There were three sketches, “Computer Sketch”, Frog and a Car sketch, which were very well done. Three readings brought laugher from the audience. Line dancing by six members as Cowboys was enjoyed by the audience. Two sketches, with a teacher and children’s replies brought many laughs. Several tunes were played by one member on the piano beautifully played. The choir then sung “Coming in on a Wing and a Prayer”, “Pack up your Troubles”, and “Blue Tail Fly”. The night finished with a wonderful selection of Maori songs poi and the Maori Hymn Kua Mutu. Supper finished a wonderful evening enjoyed by all.

Coronation Target Shooting Club Maybe the end of season blues or calving or perhaps just a number recovering from the recent North Island v South Island match in Blenheim but whatever the cause attendances were down. Hailey Beevor was selected for the New Zealand Junior and New Zealand Women’s team, Sandy Collett the womens team. Nina McKenzie and Sarah Clifford both performed well but narrowly failed to gain selection for the New Zealand teams. The Fleming family from Mayfield had three generations competing with John in the south island veterans Martin who was selected for the New Zealand open team and Phillippa who was selected for the New Zealand Junior and Women’s teams. Weekly club night produced some very good scores Steve McArthur top scored closely followed by Coby Snowden and Sandy Collett. Lanelle McArthur and Heather Ross recorded personal bests. Individual scores were: Heather Ross 94.3, Megan Snowden 94.5, 89.1, Lanelle McArthur 93.3, 95.3, Jayden Collett 93.3, 92.1, Coby Snowden 95.2, 99.4, Murray Cook 95.2,

93.2, 95.2, Steve McArthur 97.7, 99.5, Nick Squires 96.5, 96.2, Brian Hawksby 96.4, 94.4, Dean Smith 91.1, Mark Horne 94.4, Sandy Collett 99.3, 98.6, T.J. Stewart 95.4, 96.3.

The Tuesday night tyros turned out in force and produced some great results.

Personal bests too numerous to mention but I’ll tell you this, the club coach and South Island junior manager was positively beaming. Scores were: Annie McDonald 91.1, 89.1, Emma Smith 93.1, 89.2, Morgan Smith 78.0, Michaela Smith 84.0, 86.0, Susan Peattie 89.2, (PB) Corey Cudmore 90.0 (PB) Lanelle McArthur 94.2, 96.4(PB) Dallas Watson 87.0, 86.0, Mike Crosbie 88.2(PB) Libby Badham 83.1, 87.0, Brooke Maslan 85.0(PB) Erin McLaren 92.5, 87.1, Liam Hydes 83.1, Grant Glassey 94.5. Shooting from a rest: Jarrod Ward 84.1, James Sheate 84.0, Craig Watson 91.4, Darryl Mead 78.0, Jeremy Campion 54.0, Stu Ross 77.0, Bradley Crosbie 81.2, Daniel Squires 69.0,

Plains Ladies Probus Club President Sandy Saussey welcomed members from other Ashburton Probus Clubs to our 23rd year meeting. Birthday greetings were given to several members including Sandy, Joan Moore and Noeline Murdoch who are foundation members were invited to be the first Life members of the club and presented with a certificate and posy of flower.

Apologies and correspondence were accepted. Natalie reported there is still some subscriptions outstanding. Audrey informed us of an outing on 29 September to visit Aeroview. Cost is $15.00 and includes Devonshire tea and coffee.

Names and payment due at September meeting. Mini speaker was Val Dellow who told us about a recent trip to Gloriavale which is situated 60kms East of Greymouth and was founded back in 1969 near Waipara. They are self-sufficient and have dairy farms, sphagnum moss business, aviation etc. They have their own builders, plumbers, engineers even airline pilots. Most of their food is grown there and they make bread, butter, ice cream, cheese and yoghurt along with their clothes. There are over 500 people live there. We were treated to a lovely 3 course meal and 4 hour concert which was all free and a very professional performance. The singing, dancing and bands were first class and all the staging was made by their members.

Raffles were drawn and morning tea was served. September’s movie is Mrs Browns Boys and is on the 4th at 11am at the Regent Theatre.

Sandy welcomed Robin Burton who showed slides and told us of his trip to Antarctic. He was away 1 month leaving

Bluff on the “Ship of Enderby” which is Russian with 22 crew, 48 passengers and 8 staff. They tripped around in Zodiacs visiting the Auckland Islands, Carney Island which was very calm waters for their visit and they saw Albatross nests on the Island. He went to the Hut where his grandfather Bill Burton had been when he was the last man with Scott at Scott Base. The temperature some days was min -12 degrees. They saw penguins and seals at Sandy Bay, Wildlife at Cape Adare and visited Cape Crozier and the Ross Ice. The highlights of his trip was the Wildlife, weather and scenery. A trip of a lifetime. Wilma thanked Robin for his very educational insight to the Antarctic. Meeting closed at 11.30 then members enjoyed a lovely meal for the 23rd Birthday. Next meeting is 22 September 2014.

Nor’westers Muso’s Club July Jam Eddie on vocals/electric guitar kicked off the day with a tidy set of covers including Ray Charles, Thin Lizzy, Doobie Brothers and George Thorogood. Following up was a newbie to the club, young Liam Scott on the electric guitar. He played an amazing instrumental of Mettalica’s - ‘ Nothing Else Matters ‘ Well done Liam looking forward to seeing you back soon. Glitch then took to the stage and as usual blew the crowd away with some Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Jefferson Airplane, Golden Earing and finished up with Cream’s ‘Crossroads ‘.Next up was a new band, Van 87, consisting of Jonny on guitar, Justin on Drums and Hoover on bass.They powered their way through some terrific songs by Radiohead, Killers, Bush, Greenday, Tom Petty, and Nirvana. Great debut guys, see you again soon. Following on another new band, Knitting Room with Kinnear on guitar, Tony on drums , Jonny on guitar and Hoover on bass.T hese guys rocked as well with covers from Tom Petty , Queens Of The Stone Age , Kings Of Leon and The Black Keys. Top stuff guys.Two Crates were up next with several brilliant originals - ‘Mary Jane’ ‘You Got The Love, ‘Addicted To You’, and ‘Greenhaze’ and finished with some nice covers. Kerrod, another newbie then took to the stage on vocals/acoustic playing some Tom Petty & Old Crow Medicine Show. Rocky, Gemma & Alisha Rollinson, also new to the club, joined in on vocals with Hoover on bass playing Hootie & The Blowfish, Lynyrd Skynyrd & Greenday. Kerrod & Alisha then covered ‘Landslide’ by Dixie Chicks. This whole set was amazing with everyone up jamming , great stuff , more please .Club Legends - (The Brothers Hopkins) - Hoppy on vocals & G on

Ashburton Guardian 23 acoustic/vocals then took centre stage with only their special versions of Stuff & Nonsence,Don’t Look Back In Anger, American Pie , Bohemian Rhapsody, INXS ,& Midnight oil. True Masters of their game .Kinnear on guitar/vocals finished off with real sweet covers of David Gray, Johnny Cash, The Verve, Michael Jackson, and Pink Floyd .A terrific afternoons entertainment. A big thanks to all concerned and hope to see you all again soon, everyone always welcome. Cheers also to the Devon & all the bar staff, top job.

Remember August Jam is this Sunday 31st, Feeney’s Lounge, Devon Hotel Ashburton 2 - 6 - IT’S YOUR LOCAL

Seniornet Ashburton We have had a few workshops/forums for July/August. We are hoping members will ring with ideas about classes they would like to attend, as we are always open to ideas. The evening at Noel Leemings on ipad and tablets was well attended and it was a very informative evening. Logan, Sam & David gave us a great presentation and then questions started flying around, One on one or in groups, I’m sure everybody went awaywith answers. We thank Malcolm & his staff for this great evening and hope they were as happy as we were. We are setting up Seniornet’s ipad & tablet and will be holding forums soon, but will let you all know when. If you are interested & haven’t email, please ring one of us to enquire about the day and times. In our August Q & A Barry & Noma gave us a presentation on Faststone a free download program on editing your photo’s.

We had an enjoyable afternoon learning about this and we have had two follow up forums for the month.

We thank Barry & Noma for this interesting afternoon. Barry touched on the subject of “Linux” a free download, another option for an Operating system on your computer. He has not found it satisfactory, but says he has not used it often and maybe if he had, he would find it useful. Forums for August/September: Getting to know your computer “Beginners Windows 7” Monday 1st September 10am Advanced cardmaking “Put your own photo’s on your cards & downloading images from the Internet” Tuesday 2nd September 10am Question & Answer afternoon “Scanning photo’s on to your computer” Thursday 4th September 1.30pm in the MSA Lounge.

Getting to know “Windows 8.1 Beginners” Thursday 11th September 10am downloading photos from camera & phone, Putting in folders & organising photo’s between folders. Tuesday 16th September 10am Ring Jenny 308 8424 Margaret 307 7498.

SPORTS DRAWS AND RESULTS DRAWS ■ Golf

M Moore, No 7 Tee, 12.36, S Kircher, A Barrie, R Bruce, 12.42, B Collins, R Kirdy, W Eddington, P Hefford Starters: am B Collins, pm L Jackson, T McAndrew. Cards: C Hart. House: R Bruce

Tinwald Golf Club Women’s Section Centennial Trophy September 2 Bradford 9 Hole Women Stablefords Club House Draw and Meeting Report 9am, 9.30 Start Starters D Bell A Dwan Cards J Bruhns B Harris Tea Duty A M 9 Hole Women P M P Bell M Pawsey August 30 Medal and play off for final championship positions. Morning players will have a clubhouse draw for an 8am start. Players are asked to report 15 minutes prior to tee off times.

No 1 Tee, 12.30, N Heney, J Smitheram, J Smith, A Marshall, 12.36, B McFarlane, R Feutz, P Boon, B Smith, 12.42, S Kennedy, K Bishop, P Marshall, B Kirdy, 12.48, L Jackson, T McAndrew, No 10 Tee, 12.30, T Clarke, C Miller, R Watson, A Pierce, 12.36, N Rayner, R Wards, R Thompson, A Pawsey, 12.42, D Green, M Fechney, A Millar, ALilley, No 13 Tee 12.30, S Newman, S Lane, J VanderHeide, 12.36, W Stevenson, J Beardsley, B Kirdy,

RESULTS ■ Golf Mayfield Golf Club Ladies Section LGU, 5th Putting, 5th Stableford August 260-20 Jan Clucas 94-17-77, 2132 Marilyn Cross 106-33-73, 33-40+ Alison Vessey 107-36-71; ALT No. 5 Alison Vessey, No. 14 Trish Corbett (58cms); 2nd Shot Hastings McLeod Property Brokers Marilyn Cross - Betty Wilson 0-29, Anne-Marie Blair 30-40+; Putting - Trish Corbett 29, Marilyn Cross 29; Stablefords - Alison Vessey 38, Sharon Duthie 35; Twos - Betty Wilson and Trish Corbett; Player of the day - Alison Vessey; Woodlands Final Round -Annemarie Blair and Val Fleming 4/3

Tinwald Golf Club Women’s Section August 26

Serena Williams in action against Taylor Townsend of the US. M Kennedy nett 65 L Glassey nett 66 B Harris nett 67 D Wellman nett 67 M Pawsey nett 67 D Bell nett 68 Nearest The Pins No 2 Dairy Business Centre No P Smith No 6 Stables Restaurant A Dwan No 12 Mac and Maggies C Linney No 16 Outdoor Adventure R Kinvig Twos A Dwan D Bell P Smith 9 Hole Competition M Sherriff 18 c/b P Boon 18 c/b S Gutsell 18

■ Tennis US Open Men: Roger Federer (2), Switzerland, def. Marinko Matosevic, Australia, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4). David Ferrer (4), Spain, def.

Damir Dzumhur, Bosnia-Herzegovina, 6-1, 6-2, 2-6, 6-2. Kei Nishikori (10), Japan, def. Wayne Odesnik, United States,

6-2, 6-4, 6-2. Richard Gasquet (12), France, def. Denis Istomin, Uzbekistan, 7-5, 7-6 (5), 6-4.

Women: Serena Williams (1), United States, def. Taylor Townsend, United States, 6-3, 6-1. Petra Kvitova (3), Czech Republic, def. Kristina Mladenovic, France, 6-1, 6-0. Eugenie Bouchard (7), Canada, def. Olga Govortsova, Belarus, 6-2, 6-1.

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Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 Public notice of application for on-licence, off-licence, or club licence (or application for variation of conditions of onlicence, off-licence, or club licence) SK Holdings (2014) Ltd trading as Bedrock Bar and Stonegrill, 92 Harrison Street, Ashburton, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for the issue (or renewal or variation of conditions) of an on licence in respect of the premises situated at 92 Harrison Street, Ashburton known as Bedrock Bar and Stonegrill.

The general nature of the business conducted (or to be conducted) under the licence is: Restaurant.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is (or is intended to be) sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday - 8am to 1am.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Committee at 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wished to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with: The Secretary, Ashburton District Licensing Committee, PO Box 94, Ashburton District Council No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 105 (1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the second publication of this notice. This first publication was made on Thursday, August 21, 2014.

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The Ashburton District Council has received the following application for resource consent: Applicant: Farmers Cornoer Properties Limited Address for service: Urbis Ashburton Limited, PO Box 603, Ashburton, 7740 Application number(s): LUC14/0050 Location: 12 Longbeach Road, Ashburton Legal Description: Lot 1 DP 83802 Details of proposed activity and types of consents: The applicant seeks a land use consent to erect an addition to the existing Farmers Corner building at the subject site. The building extension will be constructed on the southern side of the existing commercial building and extend 18.29 metres towards the subject site’s southern boundary. The total additional floor area proposed is 444m2 on the ground floor and an additional 64m2 on the first floor for the office space. The ground floor storage portion of the building will be used for servicing, storage and packaging space.

The proposal requires resource consent for the expansion of a commercial activity in the Rural B Zone.

Overall, the application requires assessment as a non-complying activity.

Full details of the application can be viewed at: • Ashburton District Council, Ground Floor, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton • Ashburton Library, Havelock Street, Ashburton • Methven i-SITE, 160 Main Street, Methven • Rakaia Mobil Petrol Station, 50 Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia • Ashburton District Council website www.ashburtondc.govt.nz If you have any queries about the application please phone Ashburton District Council on 03 307 7700 and ask to speak to Rhezza Layco, Planning Department.

Making a submission: Any person may make a submission on the application. You may do so by sending a written submission to Ashburton District Council, PO Box 94, Ashburton 7740, Attention: Planning Department.

Note that a copy of the submission must also be sent to the applicant at the address for service stated above as soon as reasonably practicable.

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9.30am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Beginners and maintenance class.

M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street.

9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON. Great fun, everyone welcome.

Racquets can be hired. Sports Hall, Tancred Street.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Large variety of toys for hire.

Methodist Church Hall, Baring Square East.

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

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

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

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

Main Street, Methven.

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

1.00pm SCOTTISH SOCIETY INDOOR BOWLS. Bowls afternoon, all players welcome.

Balmoral hall, Cameron Street.

1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC 3. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong - no counting, beginners welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street, the Domain.

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

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

7.30pm DIABETES NZ ASHBURTON. AGM, Guest speaker Chris Harrison, Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

Andrews hall, Cnr Thomson and Jane Street, Tinwald.

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

Main Street, Methven.

11.00am MID CANTERBURY PROVINCIAL RURAL WOMEN NZ. AGM, Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton.

1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display. Ashburton

Airport, Seafield Road.

1.00pm - 4.00pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, all welcome.

Upstairs in the Old Polytech building, 254 Cameron Street.

1.30pm R.S.A. CARD SECTION. Euchre, Ashburton R.S.A. Cox Street.

7.30pm ASHBURTON CAR CLUB. Annual General Meeting with supper to follow. Wakelin’s Road Clubrooms.

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TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) On the work front, today is about gathering information, keeping your finger on the pulse and processing insights in your own time.

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) There is a chance today to give matters of the heart a voice, with a need to wear your heart on your sleeve, daring to take down your defences.

CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) With the doors open to the past and second chances on the career front, the money gods are looking to exploit this for new opportunities.

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Family Notices 26 Ashburton Guardian DE VRIES POLS, Sjoukje (Youte) – On August 26, 2014.

Peacefully at Coldstream House, Ashburton. Aged 91 years. Cherished wife of the late Albert (Bert). Much loved and respected mother and mother in law of Sieni and Bill Lowe and loved Oma of William and Jane and great Oma of Bethany.

“Sadly missed” Special thanks to Dr Ryan and the staff at Coldstream House for their kind care.

Messages to the Lowe family, 810 Valetta Westerfield Road, R D 1, Ashburton 7771.

Donations to Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Youte’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on MONDAY, September 1, 2014, commencing at 11.00am.

Followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors PGR 1pm The Test PGR Celebrities and viewers answer moral questions.

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11:30 Police Ten 7 0 Midnight Rizzoli And Isles AO 0 12:55 Airline USA – On The Fly PGR 3 0 1:20 Infomercials 2:25 Shameless AO 3 0 3:25 Secret Life Of The American Teenager PGR 3 4:10 Bethenny 3 4:55 Posh Nosh 3 0 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11:10 Golf World A weekly review of golf tournaments around the globe.

11:40 Crisis AO Finley and Dunn make a discovery; Meg must testify about her ties to the secret-soldier programme. 0 12:40 Infomercials

11:25 Entertainment Tonight 11:50 Infomercials

11:30 The Late Show With David Letterman A late-night comedy and talk show.

12:30 Home Shopping 1:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

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1am L Cricket – Royal London Cup Quarter-final Three – Essex v Warwickshire. The first innings from the Essex County Ground, Chelmsford. 4:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) 5:15 L Cricket – Royal London Cup Quarter-final Three – Essex v Warwickshire.

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10:30 A Beginner’s Guide To Endings MLS 2012 Comedy.

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6am Cycling – La Vuelta (Highlights) 6:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Featuring Broncos v Knights and Rabbitohs v Cowboys.

7am NRL 360 8am Golf – European Tour (Highlights) 8:30 Golf – LPGA Tour (Highlights) 9am Golf – US PGA Tour (Highlights) 10am Golf Central 10:30 Golf World 11am Cricket – International (Highlights) 11:30 The Crowd Goes Wild Noon Fox Sports News 12:30 Sky Sports News UK 1pm Triathlon – ITU World Series (Highlights) 2pm Rugby – ITM Cup (Replay) 4pm NRL 360 5pm Athletics – Diamond League Series (Highlights) 6pm Heartland Rugby 7pm Total Rugby Reflecting on the best of rugby union around the world.

7:30 L Rugby – ITM Cup Canterbury v Northland.

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7:30 Golf World 8am Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Featuring Broncos v Knights and Rabbitohs v Cowboys.

8:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Featuring Sharks v Raiders and Dragons v Titans.

9am Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Warriors v Roosters.

9:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Panthers v Storm.

10am Rugby League – 40/20 10:30 Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Dragons v Titans.

12:30 Tennis – US Open (Highlights) Day Three, Day Session.

1pm Rugby – ITM Cup (Highlights) Waikato v Taranaki.

1:30 Golf Central 2pm The Golf Fix 3pm Golf – The Haney Project Michael Phelps.

4pm Golf – Feherty Rudy Giuliani.

5pm Golf World 5:30 Inside The PGA Tour 6pm Sea Master Sailing – August 6:30 Arena Access 7pm #SkySpeed 7:30 Tennis – US Open (Highlights) Day Three, Day Session. From USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre, New York.

8pm Tennis – US Open (Highlights) Day Three, Night Session.

8:30 NRL – Sterlo 9:30 L Rugby League – NRL Bulldogs v Rabbitohs.

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Sport Moore signed up by Blues

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New Blues assistant coach Glenn Moore was the stand-out candidate for the job, according to the Super Rugby side’s head coach John Kirwan.

Moore, the current Mid Canterbury coach for the Heartland Championship, will see his current charges through to the end of the season before joining the Blues full time as the man responsible for their forwards and the contact area.

Kirwan said Moore was exactly what the Blues needed.

“He’s widely respected

throughout rugby circles and brings a wealth of experience, which is really important because we’re losing a little bit of that.

“He’s also incredibly passionate about the game and I think he’ll bring a really hard edge to the forward pack.”

Jon Dampney has been Mid Canterbury captain under Moore and he described Moore as tough, but good, and said he’d be missed by the players.

“All the boys appreciate what he’s shown us and taught us,” Dampney said.

Winning was a team effort

but a lot of the credit went to the coach, and the focus of both coach and team was now on Mid Canterbury defending the Meads Cup title and sending Moore out with a bang.

Moore has been coaching for the past 14 years and as a player, represented Mid Canterbury as a loose forward.

Auckland born, but Mid Canterbury raised, Moore is no stranger to top level rugby coaching, having been head coach of the Highlanders from 2007-2010. Before that he was the Highlanders defence coach and the Otago assistant coach,

from 200-2005 he coached North Otago, and from 20032005 he was the coach of the New Zealand Divisional XV. From 2010-12 Moore was the technical advisor for North Otago before joining Mid Canterbury in 2013, leading them to their first Meads Cup championship title in that first year.

Mid Canterbury Rugby Union (MCRU) chief executive Ian Patterson said the news was good for Moore, and sad but not unexpected for Mid Canterbury rugby.

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“We were probably lucky to secure him a year ago and I think overall he’s been great for the union.”

Patterson said work would now start to find a replacement.

“We have a bit of time so we will just assess it as time goes on and look to make an appointment for next year in the not too distant future,” Patterson said.

That was unlikely to be before the end of the current Heartland campaign.

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