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Fonterra farmers can look to safeguard their businesses after the company forecast a record milk price.

The record 2013/14 forecast Farmgate Milk Price was for $8.65 per kg/milk solids.

It was an increase of 35 cents per kg/MS to the Farmgate Milk Price, and 25 cents per kg/ MS increase in the advance rate schedule of payments for farmers.

“This means quite a bit of dosh going round again. This comes on top of a very big payout already, so this will give a lot of farmers a lot of good choices,” said Federated Farmers dairy chairman Willy Leferink.

“Farmers will be very happy with this, it gives them a lot of opportunity to safeguard their businesses for future payout drops. I hope they use it to reduce debt.”

Mr Leferink said any increase would eventually filter back into the community.

“They say that for every $1 payout lift it’s about $300 for an average punter, so this 35 cent increase will mean that every New Zealander will have $100 more in his wallet long term.”

The milk price would be confirmed at the September board meeting.

Fonterra Shareholders’ chairman Ian Brown said the forecast price was great news for Fonterra’s 10,500 farmers.

“Fonterra farmers should feel really positive about today’s record announcement.

“The forecast payout and advance rate will provide our farmers with added flexibility and enable them to move forward with continued confidence.

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Rare equines at Orana Park Orana Wildlife Park welcomed a rare horse breed called the Gypsy Vanner yesterday.

“Gypsy Vanners have immense beauty. They are mystical, fairytale like animals and totally different to other domestic horses. They are characterised by their magnificent leg feathering and stunning flowing manes. There are only a very small number of these animals in New Zealand so most people will not have seen them” says Orana’s chief executive, Lynn Anderson. “The arrival of the fillies, named Gypsy Royal Crystal Princess (Crystal – 2 years) and Gypsy Royal Pearlescent Painted Lady (Pearl – 1 year), is the start of an outreach partnership with the Gypsy Royal Stud.

The animals will be managed as part of the stud’s breeding programme; foals would be displayed at Orana before returning to the stud.

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Marilyn on the move A massive statue of Marilyn Monroe that has turned heads for two years in Palm Springs is headed east. The Riverside PressEnterprise says the nearly eightmetre-tall, 15,422kg statue will be transported in April from California to Hamilton, New Jersey, where it will be part of an exhibit honouring its designer, Seward Johnson. A going-away party, open to the public, is planned for March 27. The statue of the Some Like it Hot star arrived in the desert resort city in 2012. The sculpture depicts Monroe trying to push down her billowing skirt in her memorable scene in the Seven Year Itch. The Forever Marilyn statue, on loan from The Sculpture Foundation, was previously in Chicago. Palm Springs officials say they hope to eventually lure Marilyn back.

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Police say they were called in to restore order in downtown Stockholm after Sweden’s public employment service accidentally sent an email invitation for a recruitment event to 61,000 jobseekers instead of 1000. Police spokesman Ulf Lindgren says staff at the job centre alerted police yesterday after several thousand people showed up to an event where jobseekers would have a chance to meet with potential employers. He said many people were upset but no arrests were made.

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Kylie Minogue has thrilled fans with an impromptu show in Sydney. The singer took to the stage at The Beresford Hotel in Surry Hills on Wednesday night to sing the title track, Into the Blue, from her upcoming album, Kiss Me Once.

More than 300 people attended The Beresford to watch Kylie, dressed in a bright red dress, perform at 10.30pm.

Throughout the day Minogue, who arrived in Australia this week to film the Nine Network reality show The Voice – asked her fans on Twitter to suggest where she could party. Minogue tweeted: “Sydney I feel like going #intotheblue tonight! Suggestions??”

About an hour later, the star tweeted: “It sounds like The Beresford is the place to be.

Glass eye stolen A Napier man’s glass eye has been stolen from a popular bathing spot plagued by thieves. Mainfreight storeman Mike Delamere was enjoying an after-work swim with his workmates at the popular Maraetotara Falls, south of Havelock North, about 1pm on Tuesday when the theft occurred. Wary of the bathing spot’s reputation for thefts, the men put their valuables – including Mr Delamere’s eye – into one bag which they took with them.

The bag was placed against a tree at the top of the waterfall and the men jumped into the pool below. “I checked it five minutes later and it was gone,” Mr Delamere said. He suspected two men who were getting out of the water as the three men arrived. “There was nobody else there at the time.” With no keys or cellphones, the men were left stranded and upset.

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■ EXPERIENCE MID CANTERBURY

Proposed funding cuts stun

By Myles HuMe

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Experience Mid Canterbury was stunned to read about proposed funding cuts after they were revealed at a council meeting on Wednesday, its general manager Nigel Birt says.

As district councillors work through next year’s budgets this week, the district’s tourism organisation pitched for an increase in funding from the Ashburton District Council. It was asking for an increase to $254,000 to run the business and $146,000 to operate the i-sites in

Methven and Ashburton.

However, councillors questioned the value they were getting from the tourism organisation, and the discussion turned to reducing its funding. A council liaison committee will now meet with the Experience Mid Canterbury board to discuss the impact of funding cuts.

“The comments and proposed funding cuts came as news to the organisation via the Guardian newspaper article,” general manager Nigel Birt said.

He said since Experience Mid Canterbury became council-

controlled, costs had increased.

“The request from the organisation for a grant increase to council was to cover increased compliance costs that have evolved from the establishment as a council-controlled organisation.”

Mr Birt said he had spent the past three years working with council staff and the previous council to complete an external review, discuss recommendations and implement an organisational restructure.

He said that was nearing an end and was creating a “more

robust system”. At Wednesday’s workshop, community relations manager Gavin Thomas said it needed to talk with Experience Mid Canterbury to find out the repercussions of cutting funding instead of the “a knee-jerk reaction” being shown by some councillors.

Councillor Stuart Wilson said talking was a cop-out, claiming the council would not save any money if it spoke with the organisation.

It was decided the council’s liaison committee would meet with the Experience Mid Can-

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Glowing ERO report applauded

By Myles HuMe

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Hinds School is applauding the “significant progress” it has made following the release of its latest ERO report.

The independent Education Review Office (ERO) visited the school late last year when it found improvements in the way the school reported the progress of pupils to the Board of Trustees and parents.

It also found the 137-strong school had reinforced the sustainability of its performance and bolstered aspects of its

terbury board to discuss the impact of reduced funding in the next financial year.

Mr Birt said he would follow due process relating to the work being carried out with council when working with the liaison committee, saying there was a lot at stake.

“Staff livelihoods also need to be considered during this process, and until such time as the Experience Mid Canterbury Board meet with the council liaison committee to discuss Wednesday’s outcomes, we are unable to comment further.”

curriculum and learning opportunities for pupils.

Hinds School principal Eric Davis said this has been done by “revitalising” visions and values, using different methods to improve reading and writing and increased confidence and understanding in of teaching numeracy.

“This review follows on from the October 2011 ERO review which identified a number of areas for improvement,” the ERO assessors said.

“Since that report, the board, school leaders and teachers have been proactive in seeking

the advice and guidance of external providers.

“Their work with these providers has helped to support sustained school improvement.

“The board, school leaders and teachers have made very good progress towards addressing the areas for review and development identified in the 2011 ERO report.”

The 2011 report highlighted a need to find better leadership within the school, which ERO believed had significantly improved following the appointment of principal Eric Davis, while also acknowledging the

work of the Board of Trustees.

The ERO said the school now needed to focus on raising pupil achievement further, increase teacher confidence in teaching some aspects of maths and exploring new ways to include bicultural perspectives in class.

“The next steps identified in the report had already been identified by the school and in many cases work is under way to address them,” Mr Davis said.

The ERO said it is expecting to revisit the school in three years.

A truck driver is dead following a collision between his truck and a passenger train in Waikato yesterday, KiwiRail has confirmed.

The collision occurred at a level crossing on Te Onetea Rd near Rangiriri at about 9.45am.

Inspector Freda Grace said the crash claimed the life of a 28-year-old man and several investigations are now under way.

“It’s tragic, not just for his family, but for his co-workers and those working close by.”

Inspector Grace said it was premature to comment on the cause of the accident.

“However, what we can say is the crash was between an articulated low loader and a passenger train.” There were 108 passengers on board the train at the time of the collision.

KiwiRail chief executive Jim Quinn said there were no barrier arms or signals at the level crossing.

He said none of the 108 passengers on board were injured and Victim Support were offering counselling to those who needed it, including the driver of the train.

The passengers left on another locomotive about 1.30pm.

The collision was a tragic reminder of the risks and care that motorists needed to take around railway crossings, according to TrackSAFE NZ. “All level crossing collisions are traumatic for everyone, and our thoughts are with all those involved as well as the families of those affected,” said foundation manager Megan Drayton.

Earlier in the year TrackSAFE reminded motorists of the care needed around level crossings, following a spate of near collisions.

“In the past year alone there have been 23 recorded incidents of near collisions with heavy vehicles.”

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■ MOUNT HUTT COLLEGE

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Bright spots in NCEA decline

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Mount Hutt College’s 2013 NCEA pass rate has dipped from last year’s strong performance, with its principal admitting he is not feeling as satisfied as he did this time last year.

The provisional pass rates in Level 1, 2 and 3 all fell below its 2012 level.

However, principal John Schreurs said he was happy with the number of pupils who attained merit and excellence endorsements, particularly in Level 3 where 20 per cent passed with merit and eight per cent who passed with excellence.

“Our endorsement levels I am satisfied with, but we could still do better, and with our overall achievement levels we are going to put more focus on that this year so there are few students who underachieve.

“I would say I’m not as happy as I was last year.”

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72 per cent, 13 per cent lower than the 2012 rate. It is also 12 per cent below the declie eight co-ed school average, which it considers a key benchmark.

In Level 2, 87 per cent passed which was six points under the 2012 rate, but on par with the decile eight average.

The college’s consistent Level 3 pass rate in recent years

also dropped from 72 per cent in 2012 to 69 per cent last year.

That was eight per cent below the national decile eight average.

The number of Year 13 pupils gaining university entrance rose to 72 per cent, and is 19 per cent more than two years ago.

Mr Schreurs was keen to

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The Maize Maze experience at Fairton is about to get a whole lot spookier with its developer about to enter into scary maze mode as the nights draw in.

Ashburton Borough School principal Sam Winterbourn said as the nights began to get darker earlier, plans were afoot for a scary maze to be offered to businesses, teams and organisations to hire.

The maize has another month of life left in it with plans for it to be harvested for grain in April.

Mr Winterbourn said it had been well received with the public and some schools taking up the offer to get lost for an hour or so. It had been a wonderful fundraiser for his school.

Ashburton Borough School room nine pupils ventured out into the maze yesterday.

They incorporated the trip into their current classroom topic Choices – part of their primary year’s programme study.

“Kids have to make lots of choices. This day encourages them to make good choices,” said teacher John Hooper.

He said the children learned positive choices about food, sleep, exercise and friends.

The maze is open at weekends between 11am and 4pm or by prior arrangement.

Right - Ashburton Borough School pupil Gretal Tavendale had fun getting lost with her classmates in the Maize Maze yesterday.

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The Pendarves Rural Fire Force and Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade spent almost 90 minutes fighting a fire in Rakaia yesterday which came from a stubble burn off. The Kyle Road fire was believed to have been caused from a gust of wind blowing embers over a fire break about 11.30am, resulting in about 50 metres of hedge being burned. Rakaia firefighters were then called to a smaller hedge fire on Martins Road about 3.30pm.

The Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade and Ashburton rural then attended a reported fire on Somerton Road about 4.30pm.

Science for toddlers Science for toddlers is coming back to Christchurch. After a record 6000 people attended the Science Alive Under-5 Fest last year, it’s back for more, with a new, spacious venue and even more fun to be had. From March 7-13, the Fest will provide hands-on, larger-than-life science activities for children, parents, grandparents and friends. Refreshments, ample parking and a baby crawl zone are also on offer. Science Alive still has no building following the 2010 Christchurch earthquake, so they’re taking science to the community. The under-5 fest will be at the Table Tennis Canterbury Stadium on Blenheim Road.

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point out the results included pupils who may be taking more than a calendar year to complete their courses, who were regarded as a fail in the overall results.

However, he was not making excuses and already had plans to raise achievement this year.

“One of the things we are looking at doing is having a minimum number of credits we expect students to get and then teachers can have a conversation about what else the student can do to achieve at a higher level.”

He said that would be 14 credits per course.

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A logging truck rolled in a forest in the Eastern Bay of Plenty yesterday, injuring the driver.

Police were alerted to the crash near Taneatua about 12.45pm. A police northern communications spokeswoman said the driver had received minor injuries. The driver is believed to have been the only occupant of the truck.

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Death involves tractor A three-year-old child has been fatally injured in an accident involving a tractor on an East Coast farm. The accident happened about 5pm on Wednesday in Ruatoria, Senior Sergeant Maui Aben said. Police are investigating the accident. “We are working with the family around this tragic incident.” No other details have been released. - APNZ

Fisherman trapped An 83-year-old Japanese fly fisherman was rescued after becoming trapped down a bank in Hawke’s Bay early yesterday.

The man, who was suffering from hypothermia, set off a personal locator beacon after he slipped down the bank at the Mohaka River. The Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter crew winched the man to safety about 6am and flew him to Hawke’s Bay Regional Hospital.

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Financial review A top international accountancy firm has been given the job of undertaking an independent review of the Rotorua District Council’s finances. PwC (formerly PricewaterhouseCoopers) will undertake an independent review into past Rotorua District Council financial disclosures after issues were revealed by the council’s new chief financial officer.

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■ TINDALLGATE

Bouncer appeals conviction

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Hollywood stars Chris Pine (left) and Chiwetel Ejiofor pose for a photo with Blue Pub staff Julianna Coldicott (second from left) and Katie Linwood.

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Film stars out in Methven

By Erin TaskEr

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Hollywood has come to Methven this week with some of the movie world’s biggest names descending on the town for the filming of a new blockbuster.

The cast and crew of Z for Zachariah – including current Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor, Chris Pine and Margot Robbie – have been spotted out and about in the town in recent days and are believed to be shooting the final scenes of the film at Washpen Falls, near Windwhistle.

The Guardian went on a star-search in Methven yesterday and narrowly missed finding Pine having lunch at a cafe with some of the film’s executives.

Primo Café and Secundo proprieter Marya Trengrove said the group turned some heads when they arrived.

“When they walked in all the young ones were a bit star-struck,” she said.

Pine dined on a feast of eggs benedict with a side of hash browns and sausages before the group left to continue filming.

It’s believed filming – the bulk of which has been done on Banks Peninsula – is due to wrap up today.

Ms Trengrove said Pine was polite and spoke to one of her staff members

Margot Robbie

– from Argentina – in Spanish.

She said he was handsome and a “lovely, normal guy”.

“He’s just one person but he happens to be from another world.”

The cast and crew are believed to be staying at various Methven accommodation providers. Brinkley Resort owner Paul Creswick said he was playing host to a number of members of the crew, but not the stars.

“It’s exciting for the town that’s for sure,” he said.

Pine and Ejiofor, along with some of the crew, have frequented the Blue Pub this week. Staff member Katie Linwood said they came in for a drink on Sunday night, and a drink and a meal on Monday night.

She and fellow staff member Julianna Coldicott asked if they could have their photo taken with them, and the famous pair obliged.

The pub was busy though so they didn’t get a chance to speak to them much, and other patrons barely batted an eye-lid.

“There were no girls in here to recognise them, just some contractors and the film crew,” she said.

No one the Guardian spoke to had spotted Robbie, who has reportedly found herself a Kiwi love in former Christ’s College student Henry Aitken while in New Zealand. But Pine and Ejiofor – nominated for an Oscar for his role in 12 Years a Slave – has been spotted by many around town.

Methven Travel’s Dave Dynes has also had some contact with the group – he was called on to transport a group of about 20 back to Methven on Wednesday night after a late night filming. It was about midnight and because they’d worked a 12-hour day, the group weren’t allowed to drive.

Plane crashes near Oxford; two injured Two men suffered broken bones when a small plane crashed into a paddock north of Christchurch last evening.

The plane went down at Burnt Hill, near the North Canterbury town of Oxford, about 5.45pm yesterday, police southern communications Inspector Murray Hurst said.

The occupants of the plane, believed

to be a Tomahawk, suffered a broken leg and a broken arm.

Their injuries were not life-threatening and both men were conscious after the crash, Mr Hurst said.

“The pilot rang the ambulance service.”

Both men were taken to hospital by rescue helicopter.

The cause of the accident was not yet known.

“I don’t know whether he was coming in to land or whether he had engine trouble or what, so I guess that will all come out in the wash,” Mr Hurst said.

The crash will be investigated by the Civil Aviation Authority.

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Former Queenstown bouncer Jonathan Dixon says he should not have been convicted over the “Tindallgate” CCTV incident because the footage he copied was not property.

Dixon hit the headlines after posting footage on YouTube of English rugby captain Mike Tindall - husband of the Queen’s granddaughter Zara Phillips cavorting with a former girlfriend at a Queenstown bar during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The stunt landed him four months’ community detention and 300 hours’ community service after he was found guilty by an Invercargill District Court jury of dishonestly accessing a computer at the Base/Altitude bar, and obtaining CCTV footage of Tindall.

Dixon was working as contracted security at the bar at the time.

At a hearing in the Court of Appeal in Wellington yesterday, Dixon’s lawyer David More argued the conviction in August last year was incorrect because the digital footage featuring Tindall copied

by Dixon from the bar’s computer was not property.

“He didn’t deprive Base Queenstown of anything, he simply created another copy of what they already had. It’s an electronic work.”

According to the Crimes Act, the “electronic work” copied by Dixon did not fall into the definition of what property was.

Justices Christine French, Rhys Harrison, John Wild questioned Mr More at length about his definition of property and how it related to electronic data.

Mr More referred to evidence from the trial showing the bar had profited from the incident and a fine for Dixon would have been more appropriate.

Justice Wild said he considered Dixon’s actions “a pretty gross breach of trust”of his employer, his employer’s client and possibly the bar’s customers as well.

The court’s decision was reserved.

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EA forced to raise prices EA Networks has announced an increase in power prices of 8 per cent.

The Ashburton lines company blames a significant rise in prices charged by TransPower for having to pass on the increase.

General manager Gordon Guthrie said the average increase to wholesale line charges would be 8 per cent, which was in line with the pricing regime set for all electricity lines companies by the Commerce Commission.

He said prices levied to EA Networks by TransPower had increased by $1.6 million to $7.2 million per annum. In addition general increases in network costs of 4.6 per cent have been passed on to retailers in-line with the Commerce Commission’s rulings.

“These increases contribute to the ongoing investment and maintenance of the electricity network. They are also assisting TransPower with their national grid upgrade,” Mr Guthrie said.

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How our charges to electricity retailers are passed-through to customers is entirely up to each company

Distribution (line) charges including transmission costs make up about one-third of the typical electricity bill with the balance coming from generation and retail.

“How our charges to electricity retailers are passedthrough to customers is entirely up to each company.

However, we would expect to see these passed through at some level”.

Despite the change Mr Guthrie said he expects that EA Networks charges will continue to be some of the lowest in the country.

“Compared to our 28 peers we tend to be in the lowest three based on prices – an

achievement that shows the strength of the co-operative model.”

In addition to price changes, EA Networks has made two policy changes affecting irrigation connections on its network.

The company no longer permits “switching” between tariff options meaning irrigation connections must be charged on the irrigation tariff.

In the past the company had allowed irrigators to change to the “general” tariff that is typically reserved for residential or business connections.

As well the company has established a discount programme that encourages irri-

Hand injured A woman in her 60s has suffered serious hand injuries while launching a boat into Lake Taupo.

The Taupo-based Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was called to transport the woman, who was injured while helping launch a boat from a boat ramp at Two Mile Bay yesterday afternoon. She was flown to Waikato Hospital.

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gators with non-filtered variable speed drives to retro-fit harmonic filters or other devices to mitigate harmonics.

“This programme is designed to mitigate the harmonic distortion issue affecting our rural electricity network.

“All affected customers have been notified of this and we expect to see the level of distortion on the network reduce significantly over the next several years,” Mr Guthrie said.

A prisoner who was overheard urging someone to throw hot water over a fellow inmate assaulted a Corrections officer in the ensuing melee, a court has been told. Boydie Leon Tai, 40, pleaded guilty at Christchurch District Court yesterday over the incident at Christchurch Men’s Prison last December. Judge Raoul Neave convicted Tai and remanded him in custody.

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Queenstown a winner The approach to Queenstown Airport has been named as one of the most scenic in the world.

International pilots, travel writers, and industry experts voted on their favourite approaches on privatejet charter firm PrivateFly.com.

The poll took in airports, including Los Angeles, Amsterdam, Rio de Janeiro and the gateway to the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sochi.

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Mid Canterbury’s Children’s Day celebrations on Sunday will again be free to attend, thanks to a dedicated, hard working committee.

They’re a committee of just seven people who are determined to ensure the Mid Canterbury Children’s Day celebrations remain a free event, at a time when some events in other cities are beginning to charge.

Mid Canterbury’s Children’s Day celebrations are based around the Tinwald Domain and see a wealth of activities on offer to keep kids of all ages entertained.

There’s rides galore, including rides in police cars, fire engines, an Argo and an army scout vehicle. Next door at the Plains Railway there’s also steam train rides on offer.

Committee member Lorayne Oakley said the day was all about celebrating children and organisers were hoping for a fine day and a good turn out.

“A lot of centres put something on and we are fortunate here in Mid Canterbury really, to be able to put it on for free for all families, where other centres are starting to charge,” Mrs Oakley said.

“We are a committee of seven that organises and fundraises, and does grant applications of course, and we just really want to keep this a free day so we are lucky to have quite a few local sponsors getting in behind us which is great.”

There will be lots of giveaways, demonstrations, crafts and face painting, and other activities to keep the children occupied when Mid Canterbury’s Children’s Day celebrations take place on Sunday between 10am and 3pm.

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■ WEATHER WARNING

Storm on its way

By Erin TaskEr

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Mid Canterbury’s summer weather could pack one last punch today.

The MetService is forecasting showers, thunderstorms and hail for Ashburton later on today.

Today is officially the last day of summer – tomorrow is March 1, the first day of autumn – and the wild weather expected for later today will be the second event of its type to hit the district in less than a week.

Sunday saw a fierce storm bring hail to eastern parts of the district, damaging homes at the Hakatere Huts settlement.

Today, a front is expected to move northwards across the country, with rain forecast for the east of the South Island.

It’s expected to be heavy for a time, but

as of yesterday it did not appear to be enough to reach warning levels.

The front will mark a change to significantly colder temperatures for central and southern New Zealand though and snow is likely about the ranges in the south and east of the South Island, according to the MetService.

The front will be followed by strong or gale southerlies, and there is a low confidence of severe southerly gales about coastal Marlborough, Wellington and southern Wairarapa from later today until early Saturday.

Over the weekend the southerly flow should ease and tend southwest. Another front should cross the South Island on Sunday, and a low may develop east of the South Island, with further rain for Canterbury.

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■ MANIA-O-ROTO SCOUTS

Five gain Chief Scout Award

By Toni Williams

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Five Mid Canterbury scouts took honours with a top scouting award while celebrating Founder’s Day at a camping weekend at Lake Camp.

Josh Ryan, Duncan Hollings, Scott Prendergast, Ben Wakelin and Jonathon Stevens were presented with the Chief Scout Award. They had to organise an expedition, complete 20 weeks of service to the younger section in scouting, be involved in sport and complete a basic first aid course.

Between 80 and 100 scouts from Mania-o-Roto Zone were at the camp.

Zone leader Lori Rusbatch said the Chief Scout Award was the highest award for a scout.

“These are great kids who worked so hard for their awards. These scouts are dedicated to facing challenges and achieved it through pure hard work.”

Scouts had made a resurgence as parents looked to install old fashioned values such as respect and honesty into their children.

Mrs Rusbatch said Mid Canterbury had around 300 youth involved throughout keas, cubs, scouts and venturers.

At the weekend camp the scouts camped in tents, cooked outside, rafted and kayaked.

“It was real scouting stuff, exactly what Lord Robert Baden-Powell envisioned.”

Also presented awards were adults Rosa Bennett and Murray Bennington (Silver Tiki, for outstanding contribution and service made by an adult to scouting) and Grant Chisnall (Medal of Merit, for outstanding contribution made by an adult to scouting).

Mrs Rusbatch said the organisation looked for suitable adults to become leaders in any of the sections.

“More support, means more young people can achieve.”

Founders Day is celebrated by scouts around the world.

It was in remembrance of scouting founder Lord Robert Baden-Powell, who held a camp for 20 boys more than 100 years ago.

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Literacy plan officially launched

By Myles HuMe

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Up to 40 children from three Ashburton schools will be given the literacy boost they need when a new project begins in just over a week’s time.

The Ashburton Learning Centre’s Boost programme officially launched on Wednesday night, introducing its 14 trained volunteer tutors who each will be working with two seven and eight-year-old students for one hour, twice a week.

Co-ordinator Angela Muckle said it would cater for 40 youngsters in total from Netherby, Allenton and Tinwald schools.

“The programme will help with all elements of literacy namely reading, spelling and writing.

“They will then be given reinforcement activities using software to balance it out and keep them engaged,” Ms Muckle said.

“Seven and eight year olds are

a great age to be doing this as they are still relatively new to school.

“We have met some of them and they are brilliant, and they will benefit from the close attention.”

The pilot project is expected to run for five years, relying on funding grants from the Advance Ashburton Community Trust and the Mackenzie Charitable Foundation.

Ms Muckle said Ashburton’s Trevor Croy, who has been a key driver of the project, spoke at the launch, along with Netherby School principal Andrew Leverton and Rangitata MP Jo Goodhew.

The voluntary tutors had recently finished training courses and are expected to attend a refresher in a month.

She said schools were now selecting pupils to join the programme with tutorials expected to begin in just over a week’s time.

Ashburton Learning Centre Boost programme co-ordinator Angela Muckle speaking at the launch of a new project that will help improve the literacy skills of up to 40 Ashburton youngsters.

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Mid Canterbury shearers are aiming to give shearing icon David Fagan a run for his money at the national Golden Shears.

The national shearing circuit finals and the Golden Shears are being contested in Masterton and while Fagan is the favourite to take his 10th victory in what is one of New Zealand’s toughest shearing events, there are a number of others hot on his heels.

Mid Canterbury’s top prospect is Tony Coster, who heads into the national circuit finals as the sixth qualifier.

The top 12, based on points for their placings at each stage, shear the semifinals at the Golden Shears tomorrow morning and the top six qualify for the final that night, on sheep of all five types.

The TAB has Fagan as the $2.50 favourite to win a triple crown over a tough three days in Masterton, but three other shearers are paying $5, and Rakaia’s Tony Coster is at $6.

Remaining top 12 shearers are paying $25 to win, including Rakaia’s Grant Smith, Norm Harraway and Gavin Rowland.

Fagan is the man to beat though. The 52-year-old Te Kuiti shearer won the first of his titles in 1986.

The competition, for the McSkimming Memorial Triple Crown, which was first presented in 1973, extends

Tony Coster in competitive mode.

over five qualifying rounds on different wools. Fagan already has his name on the crown nine times, among 625 openclass wins, which also include 16 wins in the Golden Shears Open championship, for which he is again among the favourites.

According to the entrants list, Mid Canterbury has a number of shearers competing. In the open shearing competition for the Golden Shears there’s Coster, Smith, Harraway, Rowland, Rocky Bull and John Hough from Rakaia, and Robert McLaren from Ashburton.

In the intermediate shearing competition there’s also Rakaia’s Corey Smith, while in the junior shearer competition there’s Alex Smith from Rakaia.

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■ SYRIA

By Jo Biddle

Corpses still emerging Bodies are still being found under the wreckage almost four months after Super Typhoon Haiyan ravaged the Philippines as survivors struggle to rebuild their lives. The government’s confirmed death toll of 6201 has not been updated for a month, as officials investigate whether the recently-discovered corpses are among the 1785 listed as missing. UN undersecretarygeneral for humanitarian affairs Valerie Amos recounted the shock of discovering the dead during a visit yesterday to the devastated central city of Tacloban. “As the debris is cleared, they are finding more dead bodies. We experienced that for ourselves,” she said. - AFP

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Dead bodies of Syrian rebels south of Damascus, Syria, on Wednesday. Syrian army troops killed scores of rebels in a major attack targeting mostly al-Qaeda-linked fighters.

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tive in the effort to try to get him to change his mind and be able to come to a decision that he needs to negotiate in good faith.”

What Assad “is doing is outrageous, unconscionable, unacceptable, disgraceful, craven, it’s horrendous. And we all know that.

“Everybody knows that,” Kerry said, in an interview with MSNBC television.

One tangible result of the US-Russian diplomatic push was last year’s agreement by Assad to hand over his chemical weapons arsenal for destruction by international monitors.

A fourth consignment of such arms - in this case mustard gas - was shipped put of the Syrian port of Latakia on Wednesday.

But the disarmament process

is behind schedule and meanwhile fighting continues in what is now a many-sided battle between opposition rebels, Islamist guerrillas and loyalist forces.

Rebel ranks have been bolstered by foreign Jihadi fighters, and the regime has the support of the Iranian-backed Lebanese Hezbollah militia, fuelling fears that the conflict may spread.

The presence of al-Qaeda linked extremists among the opposition forces has raised concerns in the West, but Washington places the bulk of the blame for lack of progress in talks on Assad.

“Unfortunately, these arrests and attempts to silence dissent are not new behaviour for the Assad regime,” Psaki said.

“This regime continues to

brutalise the Syrian people through aerial bombardment and other indiscriminate attacks that maim and kill civilians by the thousands,” she said.

“Political and arbitrary imprisonment, and the systematic torture and death of tens of thousands of people without access to any due process, are but a few of the regime’s documented human rights violations.”

Among those held was Mahmoud Sabra, the brother of Geneva opposition delegation member, Mohammed Sabra.

Psaki said that through such actions the Syrian regime was “not only defying the international community but also seeking to suppress the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian - AFP people.”

■ SUDAN

‘All sides’ committing war crimes War crimes have been committed by all sides in conflictwracked South Sudan, Human Rights Watch says, reporting widespread atrocities in weeks of carnage in the world’s youngest nation.

Thousands have been killed and almost 900,000 forced from their homes by over two months of battles between rebel and government forces, backed by troops from neighbouring Uganda.

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Assad ‘rounds up’ families The United States has accused the Syrian government of undermining the Geneva peace talks by rounding up and arresting the relatives of opposition delegates.

A second round of UN-led peace talks, dubbed Geneva II, broke down in acrimony earlier this month, threatening international attempts to mediate an end to Syria’s vicious civil war.

International envoys are trying to get the process back on track, but Washington accused Bashar al-Assad’s regime of using strong-arm tactics to intimidate opposition negotiators.

“We call on the regime to immediately and unconditionally release all those unfairly arrested,” State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said, expressing Washington’s “outrage.”

“The opposition delegation must be permitted to safely and securely work towards the political transition,” she said.

The impetus behind the Geneva dialogue came from a joint US-Russian diplomatic initiative, but the rival powers remain themselves deeply divided over the crisis in Syria.

US Secretary of State John Kerry is due to meet his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Rome next week for their first face-to-face meeting since the last round of talks failed.

But he was critical of Moscow’s stance, accusing the Kremlin of increasing its supply of weapons to Assad’s forces.

“Frankly, Russia is increasing its assistance to Assad,” Kerry said.

“I do not find that construc-

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stroyed civilian property, including desperately needed aid facilities, targeted civilians, and carried out extrajudicial executions, often based on ethnicity,” HRW said in a report released yesterday.

Peace talks in Ethiopia are stalled and a month-old ceasefire deal is in tatters amid ongoing fighting.

“The wanton destruction and violence against civilians in this conflict is shocking,” HRW Africa director Daniel Bekele said.

“Both sides need to stop their

forces from committing abuses and hold those who have responsible for their actions,” he added, calling on the African Union to “accelerate its long promised investigations.”

Atrocities have been committed by both sides, whether in the initial clashes that marked the start of the conflict in the capital Juba on December 15, or during repeated battles for strategic towns across the impoverished but oil-rich nation.

Tens of thousands are still crammed into UN bases in fear

of revenge attacks by either President Salva Kiir’s Dinka people or the Nuer tribe of his former vice-president turned arch-rival Riek Machar.

“In any armed conflict, murder, attacks directed at civilians, civilian property - including objects used for humanitarian relief - and pillage are prohibited and constitute war crimes,” the report read. “A clear pattern of reprisal killings based on ethnicity, massive destruction, and widespread looting has emerged in this conflict,” it added. - AFP

Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is on measles alert after an adult was diagnosed with the highly infectious disease upon returning from southeast Asia. Health authorities are still trying to trace people, including staff and patients at two Sunshine Coast hospitals, who might have come into contact with the infected adult. Queensland Health says the unvaccinated adult likely acquired the virus during a recent trip to Vietnam.

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Flying kangaroo kicked It’s the darkest day in Australian aviation since Ansett’s collapse in 2001. Threats of strike action from unions are increasing comparisons to Ansett as well. The flying kangaroo has copped a public mauling following its well-flagged announcement that it will slash 5000 jobs over the next three years. Transport Workers Union national secretary Tony Sheldon led the attacks, calling on the Abbott government to meet with the airline to find ways of reducing the cuts.

“But if Joe Hockey’s not prepared to do that, then it’s industrial action that the workforce should be considering,” he said.

- AAP

Parliament seized Pro-Russian armed men have seized control of parliament and government buildings in the Ukrainian region of Crimea, raising Russian flags above them, officials said. Up to 50 men with weapons marched into the buildings during the night, hoisted Russian flags on top and were blocking government workers from entering, Crimean prime minister Anatoliy Mohilyov said.

Local authorities were preparing to “take measures”, Mohilyov said without adding details.

- AFP

Christian drug smuggler Evangelical Christian pastor Bernadine Prince must have been cursing her bad luck when her suitcases were delayed in Singapore on her way back to Australia. She had spent several weeks travelling in Kenya, Nigeria and Cambodia, and was alarmed to find her bags had not followed her to Darwin. Especially since they contained nine kilograms of methamphetamines and heroin, with a street value of $2 million.

Prince, 42, spent her birthday on trial last month for the importation of border-controlled substances, and on Thursday was sentenced in Darwin’s Supreme Court to 12 years jail.

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The shears are out Coen Lammers EDITOR

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shburton’s councillors must have thought they were at the Golden Shears during their budget meetings.

Like the shearers in Masterton, the councillors had brought their big blades and started carving into the budgets with gusto.

For some of the newly-elected members this was their first budget round, and many had campaigned on the promise of curbing council spending.

The councillors firmly stood by that promise, trying to push down the proposed 6.68 per cent rates increase. As this number is already significantly lower than the original 8.8 per cent increase in the long-term plan, it is not surprising that some areas will feel some serious pain.

Nigel Birt, the general manager of Experience Mid Canterbury, must have felt like one of the sheep being dragged out of the holding pen in Masterton, when councillors started slashing his funding. Counsellor Stuart Wilson demanded to cut the funding by more than half.

Mr Birt first read about the council’s intentions in yesterday’s Guardian, which is strictly against the no-surprises policy between the council and his organisation. The staff at the I-Site must also been shocked to read that their jobs may be on the line without any prior consultation.

Mr Wilson’s proposal and his comments that talking to the affected people was “a cop out’’ sounds extraordinary, and is exactly the reckless and noninclusive behaviour the previous council was criticised for.

Grow Mid Canterbury is another organisation in the firing line and some councillors want to cut them loose. Our elected members are not the only people in town wondering where the Grow Mid Canterbury funding is going, and clearly the organisation needs to work on its transparency and promoting their activities.

Many ratepayers will be pleased the council is looking after their pennies and also that more money will be made available for our roads.

Sadly, that means that local ratepayers are picking up the bill, due to the reluctance by central government to pay for the roads that underpin Mid Canterbury’s economy.

As a ratepayer and organic farmer in the Hinds area, as well as a member of the Ashburton Water Zone Committee, Sheryl Stivens responds to Ian Mackenzie’s article in the Ashburton Guardian on February 25.

‘We cannot afford to put our markets at risk’

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oth of my grandmothers as well as my mother started school at Hinds – both sides of my family came from Hinds so it was an honour and a priviledge to be appointed to the Ashburton Water Zone Committee and be part of a community process to develop a plan to better manage water resources in the Hinds Plains area.

I grew up hearing stories of family picnics, swimming and fishing in the Hinds River long before the RDR borderdyke irrigation scheme was established.

Since returning from overseas our family has lived on Boundary Road Willowby in the Hinds Plains District for 32 years.

Prior to this we spent a couple of years living on a small farm in the Riverina graingrowing district of NSW where we witnessed the soils and waterways die around us due to the over application of chemical or acid-based fertilisers.

Work on a plan to improve the management of water in the Hinds Plains area began about 15 months ago with a very well-attended community meeting at the Hinds Hall.

Regular meetings to look at a range of scenarios to begin a long journey of meeting the 10 targets of the Canterbury

Water Management Strategy for the Hinds area have continued.

As committee members we have welcomed phone calls and dialogue from many people including farmers and community interested in the process. As the meetings have been held during the day those employed in regular jobs or careers have often been unable to attend.

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pointed committee members could have imagined the amount of work and paperwork that would be required in this role and we are very fortunate to have had a very skilled and experienced chairperson, Matthew Hall, who has led us through the process along with committee members with a range of backgrounds including two very knowled-

We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them

Some of the challenges in the Hinds Plains area include; nitrates in waterways and groundwater way above the World Health Organisation standards for drinking water (nitrates are an environmental indicator of poor water quality – a serious human health issue), loss of fish, eels and ecology in waterways and diminishing water and, in some cases, no water in the shallow wells, drains and the Hinds River and last but not least – the ability to increase irrigated areas by 30,000 hectares in an already over-allocated area.

I’m sure none of the ap-

gable Runanga representatives.

The Zone Implementation Plan(ZIP), which has continued to be developed, is the beginning of a long journey with timelines out to 2020, 2025 and even 2040 and review periods at five-yearly intervals.

Good management practice on farms, along with the development of farm environmental plans, will hopefully change some of the practices that have resulted in the current situation over time and the managed aquifer recharge or addition of water to raise the levels and dilute some of

the contamination of nitrates etc will be trialled as soon as possible and hopefully become part of the solution.

Agriculture or food production makes up 98 per cent of land use in the Hinds Plains area.

When a group of New Zealand market research people were sent overseas to check on why people would buy certain foods top of the list for those shopping was food safety.

We cannot afford to put our markets at risk. Farming sustainably and growing highquality nutrient-dense clean food is the only way we will have an edge in future markets.

Where to from here? A farmers’ representative group – the Hinds Plains Working Party has been set up and is working with the Ashburton Zone Committee to get the initial plan finalised.

Hinds drains working parties will be established to look at the ongoing management of the drains in the lower Hinds area in the near future.

One thing is for sure: “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”

Sheryl Stivens is a Member of the Ashburton Water Zone Committee living in the Hinds Plains area

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Cyber-bullying is disgusting Phill Hooper OFF THE AIR

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yber-bullying. The use of information technology to harm or harass other people in a deliberate, repeated, and hostile manner.

According to US legal definitions, cyber-bullying could be limited to posting rumours or gossip about a person on the internet, bringing about hatred in other’s minds; or it may go to the extent of personally identifying victims and publishing materials severely defaming and humiliating them.

The death of Charlotte Dawson has thrown the spotlight on cyber-bullying. Since that sad news broke, we have had New Zealand media personalities sharing messages of hate they have received. The video of TVNZ staff reading the disgusting and abusive messages has gone viral and I’m sure, like me, it will leave you gobsmacked and ashamed.

Helen Castles received a mesAs parents what do we do? in New Zealand. sage saying, “if you had babies, Communication! Make sure ■ Bring in any evidence you I would want to punch them in our kids know the dangers of have when you meet with the head” and Toni Street regiving out their details and the police (messages stored ceived – “Toni Street makes me information to others online. on a phone or print outs sick, especially with her flabby Here’s some advice for parof screenshots). If you are arm skin. She should never be ents from NetSafe. worried about your immediallowed to wear outfits without ■ If a child tells you they’ve ate safety contact the police. sleeves, disgusting, yuck” and been cyber-bullied reassure ■ Reassure your child that that was just after she’d had them that they’ve done the you will not remove their her baby. They were two of the right thing to trust you technology as a kneeleast harsh examples. with the problem. jerk reaction to problems I’m sure most of these (including cyber-bullying). professionals understand it Young people tell NetSafe comes with the territory in that fear of losing access to their profession and although their computer or mobile it’s very wrong, they do their phone is one of the reasons best to ignore it. why they often don’t tell When watching the footadults. age I went from disgraced to ■NetSafe also suggests (this worried. If this is happenis for all ages) if there’s a ing in the adult world, what history of mental illness is going on in the teenand depression and cyberage world? That’s a scary bullying starts, GET RID thought, eh?

OF ALL SOCIAL NETSo what do we do about it?

WORKING. I’m sure new laws on cyberTill next week.

Funny from Hoops in the Morning bullying aren’t too far away, Hoo Roo. Facebook page (No cyber-bullying but they won’t be easy to en- allowed).

Phill Hooper is the breakfast force. When does a joke turn into bullying, etc etc? host of Ashburton’s Classic I also understand there are Hits. The views expressed in this ■ If the bullying online or (were) apps that allowed you column are his and do not reflect on a mobile phone involves to send texts under another the opinion of his employer or the physical threats, contact the person’s name and number from Ashburton Guardian police. Making threats of your phone. Scary! harm is criminal behaviour

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POLL RESULT Yesterday’s result Q: Should Ashburton College be streaming its classes Yes 75%

No 25%

Today’s online poll question Q: Should the Ashburton District Council be funding Experience Mid Canterbury and Grow Mid Canterbury?

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YOUR VIEW Water quality Providing for both economic and environmental needs is central to the Canterbury Water Management Strategy.

Most people understandably have a view which tends towards one or the other. The Ashburton Water Management Zone Committee has the quite difficult task of finding a balance – and making recommendations on what

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solutions can be put in place.

This week the zone committee hosted an open day at Hinds to provide feedback to local people on its recommendations and the supporting technical analysis.

More than 130 local people attended – a continuation of the ongoing community discussions since November 2012. The committee’s recommendations are the first stage of work to improve water quality in the Hinds Catch-

ment, while at the same time ensuring we have viable farming and prosperous communities.

The recommendations from the zone committee are due to go to Environment Canterbury and Ashburton District Council in mid-March. If the councils accept the recommendations work will then begin to turn them into formal rules as a variation to the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan. From that point the

RMA process takes over, which involves further stakeholder and public consultation, including the opportunity for people to make submissions and be heard at a hearing. An expert panel of independent RMA commissioners then makes a recommendation back to Environment Canterbury.

In summary – we have been engaging and talking with the community for some time to make sure all views are taken into

account. There is still a significant process – with public input – before final decisions are made on the policies and rules for the Hinds Catchment. Even then, the zone committee will continue to monitor progress and recommend changes in consultation with members of the local community.

David Caygill Commissioner with responsibility for water

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By SuSan SandyS

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Children will turn their noses up at many a healthy food, but it seems sushi does not come into that category.

A new school-delivery business for the Japanese staple has set up in Ashburton, and kicked off this week to much licking of lips.

“It’s my dream come true,” said Ashburton Borough School pupil Aliiyah Gordon Wilson as she was handed her order from sushi chef Mineko Ito. Mineko Ito and her partner Tetsuro Mitomo have opened M’s Kitchen, where they will make sushi to order and deliver to schools and workplaces in Ashburton.

“It’s quite a good start, it’s only

the second week and we already have some regular orders,” Mr Mitomo said.

Nine-year-old Campbell McBride at Ashburton Borough School said as he received his teriyaki chicken sushi that he liked it because it was healthy.

“I also like trying to use the chopsticks,” he added.

M’s Kitchen takes orders each week from schools and delivers the next day.

It is delivering to two schools, Borough and Hampstead, and hopes to add other schools in coming weeks.

Mineko Ito makes the sushi in a commercial kitchen at her home, which Mr Mitomo constructed in the shell of a motorhome.

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Profit boost for TVNZ Television New Zealand, the state-owned broadcaster, boosted first-half profit as advertising revenue gained and operating costs fell, and has written down the value of its investment in a joint venture with pay-TV operator Sky Network Television.

Net profit rose to $20.8 million in the six months ended December 31, from $14.2 million a year earlier, the Auckland-based state-

owned enterprise said in a statement. Operating revenue rose 3 per cent to $201.9 million, with a 2.4 per cent lift in TV advertising sales to $171.5 million and a 23 per cent gain in digital revenue to $6 million.

The state-owned broadcaster anticipates a net surplus of $16.8 million in the 12 months ending June 30, 2014, on revenue of $357.3 million.

- APNZ

New Zealand’s inbound net migration rose to a 10-year high in January as fewer people quit the country to head across the Tasman and the number of new migrants continued to gain. The country gained a seasonally adjusted 3100 net new migrants in January, the most since May 2003, and up from 2900 in December, according to Statistics New Zealand. Seasonally adjusted, there was an outflow of about 2640 people to Australia, while about 8210 new migrants arrived in New Zealand. On an annual basis, New Zealand gained about 26,700 migrants.

- APNZ

Earnings up for AirNZ Air New Zealand, the statecontrolled airline, said full-year earnings will rise more than 17 per cent after reining in fuel costs to deliver a record first-half profit.

Normalised earnings before tax would be in excess of $300 million in the year ending June 30, the Auckland-based company said in a statement. It earned $256 million on that basis a year earlier. The airline made the forecast after posting first-half profit of $140 million, up from $100 million a year earlier, beating the $130 million forecast of First NZ Capital. - APNZ

MYOB’s year ‘tremendous’ Accounting software company MYOB’s bottom line was flat and revenue up 13 per cent in what its chief executive called a “transformational” and “tremendous” year. Melbournebased MYOB, Xero’s regional rival, announced revenue of A$246.6 million in the 12 months to December 2013 up from A$217.6 million in the year before. The company’s earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation was up 14 per cent to A$120.9 million. MYOB chief executive Tim Reed called it a “tremendous”year.

“We have never had more active clients than we do today, we’ve never had more paying clients than we do today and we’ve never had more clients using our cloud-based solutions than we do today.” - NZH

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YOUR HISTORY

Yesterday’s top 5 stories on guardianonline.co.nz: 1. House fire cause ‘unknown’ 2. Tourism funding may be cut 3. Tuarangi going under the hammer 4. Bullshit in, bullshit out 5. East Street home destroyed by fire

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1944 irrigation construction staff Irrigation Construction Staff, PWD Methven, 1944.

They are, back row (from left): R. A. Patterson, G. H. C. Miller, A. D. Boyle, M. H. Broad, J. A. M Colville, E. C. Norrish, R. G. Butler, M. M. Reynolds, H. N. Armstrong, J. H. Harris, R. A. Colville, F. L. Kane, E. A. Hillyer, F. T. O’Connell.

Third row: H. G. Jones, G. C. Martin, J. A. Kearton, J. Doig, J. M. Bergin, E. G. McKenzie, W. H. Robinson, R. L. Cooper, J. E. Smith, T. Satterthwaite, T. Cannan, R. L. Wilson, J. T. Hopkinson.

Second row: T. W. Hertnon, E. B. Rees, F. H. McFarlane, D. K. Burgess, G. H. Sandrey, J. B. Kirk, O. A. Burns, Miss M. J. Hannah, Miss E. F. Brown, C. T. Petrie, L. J. Kennedy, E. A. Thomson, A. W. Stead, E. V. R. Coker.

Front row: D. C. McArthur, H. S. Griffiths, E. Marchant, W. G. Neely, R. T. Begbie, E. E. Lawrence, I. W. McKinnon, J. O. Riddell, C. E. Smith, J. R. de Lambert, J. Peterson, B. A. Brown, E. W. Newton, G. E. Wallace.

Absent: T. B. Absalom, W. L. Loughlin, O. D. Riddell, J. T. Skene, T. P. Staples, T. H. Lush.

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3T vegetable oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3T finely chopped ginger 2T cumin seeds large pinch chilli flakes 1/2 t ground cinnamon 2 x 420g cans Select chickpeas, drained 2 x 400g cans Select diced tomatoes 1C coarsely chopped coriander salt freshly ground black pepper steamed rice to serve plain yoghurt to serve 1/2 t ground turmeric ■ Heat the vegetable oil over a moderate heat in a deep frying pan. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, cumin seeds, chilli flakes, cinnamon and turmeric. Fry gently for 10 minutes until the onion is soft and browned.

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1 Which river is closest to Ashburton? a. Rangitata b. Rakaia c. Selwyn 2 The first name of David Beckham’s wife is … a. Victoria b. Spice c. Emily 3 Dengue fever is caused by … a. Birds b. Pigs c. Mosquitoes 4 In George Orwell’s Animal Farm what was the name of the horse? a. Boxer b. Hannibal c. Worker 5 How many times has Daniel Craig played James Bond?

A. Two b. Three c. Four 6 Which college can be found at Oxford University? a. Queens b. St Johns c. Corpus Christi 7 What does the mohs scale measure? a. Music pitch b. Conductivity c. Hardness 8 Besides being Prime Minister, John Key is Minister for the Treaty of Waitangi. a. True b. False

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2 5 2 3 toes, mix well, bring to the boil, then simmer 15 minutes until thick. Add the coriander just before serving.

■ Season to taste, serve with steamed rice and a dollop of yoghurt for each portion.

■ Tip: Store ginger in the freezer, wrapped tightly so it will last for several months.

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Friday, February 28, 2014

In brief

■ SMARTWATCHES

New gear from Samsung Earlier this week, Samsung launched two new smartwatches, the Gear 2 and the Gear 2 Neo, plus the Gear Fit smartband.

All three wearables run Samsung’s Tizen operating system instead of Android.

Many speculated that the move to Tizen signaled a parting between Samsung and Google.

Many also missed the point that Tizen makes several boatloads of sense on a smartwatch OS rather than on a smartphone.

Tizen’s HTML5-centric nature is likely to be less of an issue on smartwatches which tend to use less demanding and simpler apps.

Tizen is also leaner with memory consumption and battery utilisation, which translates into more efficient smartwatch designs.

Improving battery life also solves a big headache for Samsung. The Gear 2 and Neo will last 2-3 days between charges, which is a significant improvement over the single day with the Galaxy Gear.

Both the Gear 2 and Neo use the same dual-core 1GHz CPU, sporting the same 1.63” Super AMOLED 320x320 screen.

Both also have 512MB of RAM plus 4GB of storage baked in.

Where the two watches differ is in the camera.

The Gear 2 has a 2-megapixel

■ LUNAR POWER

Solar strip across the moon’s equator We can collect energy from sunlight here on Earth, but much of the sun’s light is blocked by our atmosphere and clouds.

The moon however, doesn’t have those problems.

The Shimizu Corporation in Japan plans to build a solar strip across the lunar equator then beam microwave and laser energy to giant energy conversion facilities on Earth to ultimately power homes and businesses.

Their plan involves shipping hydrogen from Earth and combining it with the lunar soil to extract water

camera which has moved from the strap to the watch bezel, reducing bulk.

The Gear 2 Neo doesn’t have a camera.

Both are also dust and water resistant and have a heart-rate sensor and a pedometer functionality built in.

When one surgeon in the US faced a particularly tricky operation on the heart of a 12 month old child he discussed the case with colleagues who gave him conflicting advice. The next step then was to create a 3D printed model of the child’s heart, in 3 sections, and at twice the size. With the heart in hand, the surgeon could see what he had to do. The model was built using additive printing with a flexible polymer called Ninja Flex that is similar in feel to that of the heart.

The replica took around 20 hours to print.

- NZH

If a tree falls . . .

What’s happening in the world’s forests? Global Forest Watch combines satellite images, Google Earth, open data, and crowdsourcing to monitor forests almost in real-time.

Previously deforestation was detected only once the trees had already gone.

Satellite data from NASA’s Landsat programme though can show where trees are growing and disappearing, sending alerts to officials who can put a stop to illegal logging soon after it starts. Anyone with web access can view the sdata and help watch for detrimental activity.

- NZH

Daily Events Friday

9.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am - 11.30am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH TINWALD. Drop in for a cuppa and chat.

Cnr Jane and Thomson Street, TINWALD. 10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages.

Main Street, Methven.

for use in construction.

The company is planning for a strip of solar cells 17700 Km long.

Perhaps their future plans include protecting the cells from meteorites and other random space dust? - NZH

Another big difference between the two new watches is weight - The Gear 2 weighs in at 68g and the Neo at 55g. Both are lighter than the original Galaxy Gears 73.8g.

Both the Gear 2 and Neo work with a Galaxy smartphone and will tell the time and notify you when messages arrive on your phone.

The rumour mill was running hot at CES with speculation flying about that Samsung was going to launch a smart band.

But alas good things take time, and it wasn’t until Mobile World Congress that the Gear Fit was finally announced.

The Gear 2, Gear Neo and Gear Fit are expected to launch locally in late April.

- NZH

Heart in hand

10.00am - 4.00pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, all welcome, upstairs 254 Cameron Street.

kids play, parents relax with a cuppa. Parents Centre Rooms, Netherby Shopping Centre, Chalmers Avenue.

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

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

1.30pm ARTHRITIS GET TOGETHER. Monthly get together, Trevor Wilson Centre, Tancred Street.

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

7.00pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP. Swimming at Fisher’s home, bring a friend, 163 Harrison Street

10.30am - 12noon.

ASHBURTON PARENTS CENTRE, PLAYGROUP.

Saturday

Maronan Road, Tinwald.

9.30am ST STEPHEN’S PARISH FAIR. Annual fair with feature stalls and more. Join in the fun, St Stephen’s church grounds, Park Street.

10.00am - 12 noon ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, all welcome.

Upstairs 254 Cameron Street.

9.00am - 12 noon ASHBURTON DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET. Weekly farm fresh produce, plants, coffee, food and more.

North end of the West Street car park.

10.00am - 1.00pm ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. Saturday’s in the West Street Car park.

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

Methodist Church hall, Baring Square East.

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

10.00am - 12 noon ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86

10.00am - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC3. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

10.30am - 3.30pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD Round box making or continued, stitch and tchat each others.

Ashburton Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

1.30pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Doubles competition. Ashburton Domain, Philip Street.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETER ROSANOWSKI SPRINT $1100, c0, 295m

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5 SMITH SILAGE CONTRACTING RATING 65 $7000, R65 benchmark*, 1400m

1 00065 Wiseguy (2) 59 MPitman D Walsh 1 2 05514 Fiatt (5) 58.5 Patterson/Horrell T Direen (a1) 3 8041X What A Find (7) 58 MHamilton 1 R Doherty 4

Western Warrior SCRATCHED 4 5 65177 She’z A Virtuoso (3) 57 RClark M Haruki (a3) 2 6 21064 Gervasio (8) 55.5 MPitman B Pitman (a1) 7 3490X Chasuble (9) 55 MHamilton 1 J Chong (a3) 3 8 5X874 Celtic Boy (6) 54.5 EGreen J Bates 9 69028 Flying Storm (4) 54.5 MHamilton 1 C Johnson 10 04995 Google Me (1) 54 KTyler R Black (a2)

Track Information Weather: Rain

4 1 5 34281 Aokautere nwtd J McInerney 6 RACINGDOGS.CO.NZ STAKES 2 7 2:30 PM $1900, c1, 520m 4 8 2 1 41156 Opawa Shaiden 30.74 Lane&Wales 9 4 2 16328 Jasper Haka nwtd J McInerney 10 1 3 41421 Token Kay 30.48 J&D Fahey 10

9

4 5 6 7 3 8 9 10

74253 Goldstar Jeanie nwtd 24445 Opawa Stella 31.13 88381 Homebush Zelda 30.93 78784 Jinja Pop 30.47 24623 Mulberry Brook nwtd 41775 Wagon Wheel 30.58 44655 Kaino 30.75

S&B Evans Lane&Wales J McInerney A Bradshaw K Cassidy McCook&Jopson Hart&Taylor

32217 Stich Up 30.81 34511 Magic Emily 30.15 22642 Opawa Zara 30.64 11358 Cawbourne Abbi 30.37 61331 Punch On Jaime nwtd 62623 Carat’s Prince 30.38 34527 Rite Round Range 31.60

12

3:23 PM

S&B Evans Hart&Taylor J&D Fahey C Roberts J McInerney J&D Fahey A Bradshaw

SPEIGHT’S DASH

$1200, c1, 295m

1 16346 Judith Mary 17.60 1 M Roberts 4 2 31637 Another Hunter nwtd J McInerney 3 82837 Mustang Magz 17.60 M Flipp 4 41868 Castle Eden 17.77 M&J Hill 3 5 34633 Kenny’s Comet 17.56 Mitchell&Smith 2 6 33174 Camray 17.38 D Stapleton BARRON’S SUPPLIES SPRINT 7 42245 Slingo 17.75 2:47 PM M Robinson $1200, c1, 295m M Grant 4 1 431 Big Muddy 17.63 Mitchell&Smith 8 56886 Phil Wart 17.43 A Lee 2 3818X Mop Head 17.76 D T Barnes 9 21555 Magdalene nwtd B Dann 2 3 12554 Wonkey Donkey 17.76 A Bradshaw 10 66362 Harper’s Bizarre 17.49 4 74836 Car Bootle 17.62 M Robinson HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY TINA SHAW 5 42643 Maker’s Label 17.54 Hart&Taylor 3:40 PM DASH $1400, c2, 295m 6 6551 Run For Sophie 17.43 2 1 25411 Adroit 17.18 Weir&Nissen R Adcock 3 7 52242 Phat Pants 17.66 McCook&Jopson 2 34352 Another Becky 17.49 J McInerney 1 8 14316 Another Groom 17.49 3 3 48581 Primitive 17.19 J McInerney D Stapleton 9 78315 Marbella 17.82 M Flipp 4 54231 Son of Grace 17.47 D Stapleton 10 7441F Nitro Express 17.59 L Waretini 5 47757 Wandy Feather 17.39 M Grant 1 6 X1111 Terra Annie 17.22 B Dann ROBBIE’S BAR & BISTRO STAKES 3:05 PM A Joyce $2200, c2, 520m 7 43223 Blickling Bridge 17.53 4 8 71236 Pedro Force 17.33 1 44842 Axel Grinder 30.46 A Botherway S&B Evans 2 53162 Rob’s Mate nwtd D Stapleton M&J Hill 9 75563 La Fontaine 17.36 3 3 16811 Opawa Summer 30.55 J McInerney Hart&Taylor 10 75567 Cawbourne Plunge 17.71

10

13

11

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIE FIRST 4

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 2-3-4, 6-7-8 5-6-7-8 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1600m; Straight: 300m; Rail: True; Weather: Showers

7 X1777 Remind Me (7) 54.5 TKennedy 8 03620 Barberry Roze (4) 54 MPitman 9 70373 Ishigold (3) 54 MHamilton 1 4:23 PM 607

OPT

T Direen (a1) D Walsh R Doherty

7 FARMLANDS ALEXANDRA F&M MAIDEN $12,000, mdn f&m, 1400m

40220 Josephine Baker (3) 57.5 J&JGordon

R Doherty 2 2 30352. Tutor (12) 57.5 B&SAnderton T Direen (a1)

1

3 X20X3. The Matriarch (1) 57.5 L&RDidham 3 4 9842 The Weddings Off (9) 57.5 DBros

J Bates

A Edmeads (a3)

S Muniandy

5 39X08 Dressed ’N’ Ready (2) 57.5 B&SAnderton

8 My Chino (4) 57.5 J&KParsons

14 B C 15 16

A Frye (a1)

77. The Fascinator (5) 57.5 SAnderton Shirley Brook

4:58 PM 608

OPT

SCRATCHED

8 CROMBIER65LOCKWOOD INSURANCE BROKERS

$7000, R65 bmk*, 2000m

1 22228 Life’s In A Spin (4) 59 KTyler 2 T Moseley 2 41750. Ready To Rule (2) 57.5 N&BBlatch J Bates 3 90520 Gossip Girl (14) 56 MPitman 1 4 43104 Nancho Lass (1) 56 PRichards D Prastiyou (a3) 3 5 70650 Greyray (5) 56 KTyler R Black (a2) 6 85928 Presley (10) 56 BMiddlewood C Johnson 7 19497 Whare Creek (8) 55.5 B&SAnderton

6

4

R Black (a2) C Barnes (a2) D Walsh

4 2 5 3 6

50522 Patrice (9) 56.5 JMcKay

6:55 PM 513

OPT

ROBERTS NISBA STAKES MARES MOB PACE 3 CHARLES

$20,000, 4yo+ M c3-c7, 2200m

1 66130 Tactful Lady (1) TMitchell T Mitchell 2 14622 Hunua Honey (2) Hollis/Robertson L Hollis 3 3 68826 Splendour (3) Macfarlane/Sharpe T Macfarlane 4 13964 Hot And Saucy (4) MBerger P Butcher 1 5 12762 River Polka (5) THerlihy T Herlihy 6 61627 Rocknroll Lass (6) Telfer/Garlick S Phelan 4 7 45267 Spirit And Desire (7) MCollins B Mangos 2 8 X4352 Averil’s Quest (8) RMacKenzie J Stormont Barrier

7:25 PM 514

OPT

1 1 2 3 3

4 4 5 6

7 8 9

10 11

GO CULLEN YOUNG GUNS SERIES MOB PACE 4 HTGOTTA

$25,000, 2yo F, 1700m

2 Unforgiving (1) Reid/McMullan Nikita Maguire (2) DKaa

S Lawson

P Ferguson

2 Linda Lovegrace (3) Purdon/Rasmussen B Orange 7 Emerson Margaret (4) THall P Butcher 53 Art Exhibit (5) MShinn 4 Glenisla (6) THerlihy 6 Hothooves (7) BPurdon Barrier

J Stormont J I Dickie B Mangos

Cyclone Kate

SCRATCHED

Culler Coded

SCRATCHED

Riviera Belle (21) THerlihy 7 Bettor Ace (22) DKaa

T Herlihy D Dunn

C Barnes (a2)

26167 Winchester (8) 56.5 J&KParsons C Johnson 93120 La Girl (2) 55.5 SAnderton

Today at Alexandra Park

$14,999, 3yo+ c1-c2 discrhcp, 2700m PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver

6:25 PM OPT 512

4 7 7X185. Billy Bingo (3) 54 SMcKay

Auckland Harness

1 SIMS PACIFIC METALS HCP TROT

February 28, 2014

2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 11-12-13 10-11-12-13 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

6 65435 Elegant Crossing (10) 57.5 TKennedy

C Barnes (a2) FULTON HOGAN ALEXANDRA/TOBY ROBERSON’S 7 83493 Pentarose (8) 57.5 K&LRae DUNCAN AGRICULTURAL SERVICES R85 3:49 PM 2:38 PM K Walters 8 X4606 Delacroix (3) 55.5 J&KParsons A Frye (a1) 100TH R75 $8000, R75 bmk, 1400m OPT 604 $8000, R85 benchmark, 1100m OPT 606 D Walsh 2 1 55144 The Jester (6) 60 DBros A Edmeads (a3) 1 84363 Heza Kool Kat (1) 59 KTyler R Black (a2) 8 X7838 So Wise (13) 57.5 MHamilton 1 J Chong (a3) 9 08829 Mr Kirk (11) 55 EWinsloe

10 08680.

Puddle Alley (9) 55 D Horrell

T Direen (a1) 9 700X Strawberry Blonde (7) 57.5 S McKay 1 2 83235 Venetian Raider (2) 59 MPitman B Pitman (a1) 1 2 21123. Red Ripper (6) 58 K&LRae J Bates

M Cropp (a2) 4

11 00533 She’z A Prima Donna (13) 54 R Clark 3 4066X Coat Of Arms (1) 57 SKirkland J Wong (a3) 4 3 36545 Fragrant (5) 57.5 MPitman 1 10 22 Miss Alice (6) 57 J&KParsons C Johnson P Shaikh (a4)

1 88X06 Avechii (9) 58.5 JMcKay R Black (a2) 1 2 63. Gallant Dan (3) 58 B&SAnderton S Muniandy 3 If You Don’t Do It (10) 58 L&RDidham J Bates 4 Savy Surfer (7) 58 MHamilton 1 R Doherty 3 5 43X82. Writteninthestars (4) 56.5 MPMSinclair 4 8290X Prime Hit (4) 56.5 KTyler 3

A Frye (a1) 6 99649 Peak Hour (1) 56.5 N&BBlatch T Moseley 5 32836 All Spice (5) 55.5 JMcKay 4 7 04. Eclair Chocolat (5) 56 J&KParsons C Johnson 6 210X9. I’m Maveric (7) 54 MPitman

OPT

February 28, 2014

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIE FIRST 4

Compiled by

S Muniandy

February 28, 2014

12 2 13

1 Democrat Party (24) BPurdon

4 Love Is A Drug (23) BPurdon

7:55 PM 515

5

OPT

J Dunn Z Butcher

SWISS DELI HANDICAP TROT $20,000,

4yo+ c3-oc spechcp, 2700m

1 34866 Jasinsky (1) LChin L Chin 2 3X311 Our Dainty Lady (2) JStormont J Stormont 3 15124 Duchess Diedre (3) THerlihy T Herlihy 2 4 12101 Bonechip (1) Purdon/Rasmussen B Orange 5 63560 Trotupastorm (1) AGrant S Lawson 6 1D223 Cool Cobber (u1) DBalle Z Butcher 7 57412 Commander Galleon (u2) Reid/McMullan

8 52680 Realmein (1) MPemberton 4 1 9 X1111 Prime Power (u1) TMitchell 3 10 21335 Sovereignty (1) SMcCaffrey 11 43617 Dr Hook (2) JMacKinnon 1 8:20 PM 516

OPT

1 2 2 3 3 4 1 5 6 4 7

P Ferguson S Phelan T Mitchell

M McKendry D Dunn

STUD NORTHERN DERBY MBL PACE 6 PRELUDEWOODLANDS

$20,000, 3yo, 2200m

1211 Aldo Rossi (1) Purdon/Rasmussen B Orange

11212 Locharburn (2) KChapman

D Dunn

31311 Maxim (3) BPurdon

Z Butcher

43032 Cyclone Prince (4) GDixon

T Mitchell

11112 Tiger Tara (5) GDunn

G O'Reilly

Threestones 42632 Sky Major (6) BPurdon Barrier

SCRATCHED T Herlihy

11 4 12 13

25605 Libetto (11) 57 N&BBlatch 90562 Final Wave (14) 57 SMcKay Unicorn Power

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIE FIRST 4 PICK 6 8:50 PM OPT 517

7

3 1

T Moseley J Wong (a3) SCRATCHED

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 8-9-10 7-8-9-10 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 5-10 $40,000 PASCOES THE JEWELLERS NORTHERN OAKS MOB PACE $125,000, 3yo F, 2700m

47322 Rocknroll Arden (1) Purdon/Rasmussen

B Orange 2 P3033 Charleston Belle (2) JStormont J Stormont

3 2 4 5 1 6 7

11131 Snooki (3) THerlihy

T Herlihy

33351 Rockn Ruby (4) BMangos

B Mangos

37353 Pricillas Girl (5) BHughes

T Mitchell

11611 Venus Serena (6) GDunn

J Dunn

11415 Lancewood Lizzie (7) D&CMcGowan

T Macfarlane Z Butcher 4 8 18241 Ideal Belle (8) BPurdon

9 10

Barrier

50272 Asuka (21) BPurdon

S Phelan

20346 Millie Sampson (22) John&JoshuaDickie

J I Dickie 11 79721 Alta Michaela (23) EClarke S Abernethy (J)

9:25 PM 518

OPT

1 2 3 1 4 3 5 6

8

AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 300 3000 FFA MOBILE PACE $50,000, ffa, 2200m

18763 Mista Mara (1) DKaa

P Butcher

58444 Tiago Bromac (2) Reid/McMullan B Mangos 45331 Lets Elope (3) Cooney/Hopkins M McKendry 12110 Pembrook Benny (4) BPurdon

Z Butcher

17263 Besotted (5) RGreen

S Lawson

24566 Four Starzzz Flash (6) KChapman

D Dunn

12 13 14

55408 Yazoom (7) 54 TKennedy

M Haruki (a3) S Muniandy

93780 No Rosettes (12) 54 J&JGordon R Doherty 36056 Nolawood (6) 54 PRudkin

R Bishop

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Right-handed; Length: 1006m; Weather: Partly cloudy

7 2 8

31465 Jason Rulz (7) G&NHope

9 4 10

14114 Saveapatrol (21) MJones

B Orange

57895 Fly Like An Eagle (22) THerlihy

T Herlihy

C D Thornley

16020 Easy On The Eye (8) Reid/McMullan P Ferguson Barrier

9:55 PM 519

OPT

9

STONELEIGH MOBILE PACE

$14,999, 3yo+ c1, 2200m

1 X1172 Ranfurly Rulz (1) G&NHope C D Thornley 1 2 21122 Jet Black Shadow (2) NChilcott N Chilcott 3 3 23143 Major Star (3) BMangos B Mangos 4 121 Ideal Success (4) ADonnelly A Donnelly 5 43X64 Nothing Bettor (5) AFausett W Fausett 2 6 20211 Destination Moon (6) Reid/McMullan J I Dickie 7 24X43 Roger Ramjet (7) Reid/McMullan P Ferguson 4 T Herlihy 8 122 Ideal Diamante (8) THerlihy Barrier

10:25 PM OPT 520

10

COCA COLA MOBILE PACE

$20,000, 3yo+ c2-c3, 2200m

1 11XP5 Electric Chapel (1) GSmall S Lawson 2 69812 Threestones (2) DKaa P Ferguson 3 3 41519 The Fascinator (3) THerlihy T Herlihy 4 11216 Styx It To Em (4) SMcCaffrey M McKendry 2 5 23915 Berlusconi (5) THerlihy J I Dickie 4 6 1X303 Norvic Nightowl (6) SMcCaffrey J Stormont 1 P Butcher 7 XD514 The Bucket List (7) GSmall Barrier

g M2 1

#

RunnerName

SCRATCHED

Barrier

Auckland Races

Tomorrow at Ellerslie

2 22217 Smartly (8) 53 WHillis N Harris M Wenn benchmark, 1600m 3 91346 Figure Again (5) 53 KLane PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey 4 72659 Grand Admiral (6) 53 P&DWilliams S Spratt 5 96370 Beyond Desire (4) 53 TCole 1 40620 Worthing (6) 60 GAlton D Johnson 2 X4009. Arcenciel (11) 57 RManning 6 91470 Tempelten (2) 53 Lucock/Gillespie M Sweeney 3 0X0X6 California (3) 56.5 JLynds O Bosson 7 70545 Quest (7) 53 K&BKelso M Du Plessis 4 10031 Captain Scott (4) 56.5 Collett/McRae V Colgan 8 12542 Fredrick William (9) 53 BNewman 5 08917 Carlotta (9) 55.5 SWenn T Wenn (a3) 9 03035 Dancing Embers (11) 53 PMirabelli 6 30704 Classcoroc (2) 55 GHughes 10 31044 Roddick (1) 53 MMurdoch T Thornton 7 44033 Perfect Start (7) 54.5 WHillis N Harris 11 65124 Lion Rock Hill (3) 53 BWallace 8 32119 Dragonkeeper (10) 54 NBishara BARFOOT & THOMPSON 2100 2:10 PM 9 13464 Locket (1) 54 J&KParsons OPT 204 $40,000, sp cond, 2100m 10 44954 Secret’s Only (8) 54 JMahoney 1 44711 Full Monty (11) 59 GRichardson K Myers 11 21813 Take Charge (5) 54 SMcKee 2 03212 Ooee (7) 58 PNelson L Innes HIREPOOL RATING 75 1400 3 7L100 Eva Keeneva (2) 58 PStevens 1:00 PM OPT 202 $40,000, R75 benchmark, 1400m 4 20353 Itsforfree (10) 57 DJeffcoat 1 61497. High Rise (9) 59.5 BDyke 5 46X25 Paco Kid (1) 57 D&DLogan M Walker 2 X120X Biggin Hill (5) 58 Collett/McRae 6 92352 Mountain Jack (3) 56.5 R&RRogers 3 380X5 Fort Lincoln (10) 57.5 LLatta 7 06274 All The Way (4) 56.5 BWallace V Colgan 4 02853 Freedom (4) 57.5 SMcKee 8 39373 Bergerac (6) 56.5 DWaddell R Smyth (a2) 5 X1941 Mighty Solomon (11) 56 LLatta 9 36085 Jimmy Hoffa (9) 56.5 P&JMcKay 6 26410 Absolutely Sacred (7) 56 Pike/Donoghue 10 66721 Pink Diamond (8) 56 McVean/Browne

M Du Plessis 7 98561 Dreamcoat (2) 55.5 SMcKee C Grylls 8 87066 Tango Terrific (3) 55.5 Lucock/Gillespie CDell(a1) 11 77242 Curtain Call (5) 55 MMurdoch 9 X6558 Casino Park (8) 55 RMcCarroll M Du Plessis 2:46 PM LINDSAY MILE 10 42X87 Candle In The Wind (6) 54.5 D&DLogan OPT 205 $50,000, 3yo sw+p, 1600m M Cameron

M Walker 1 X4301 Sir Darci (7) 58.5 JBridgman 11 15501 Dresden Park (1) 54 McVean/Browne MCameron 2 213 Altius (4) 57.5 TCole L Innes M Walker OTAKIRI RESERVE NATHANS MEMORIAL 3 1543 Rough Copy (3) 57.5 WHillis 1:35 PM OPT 203 $40,000, opn hcp, 2200m 4 25177 Cheeky Boy (5) 57.5 BWallace M Du Plessis 1 42011 Alpine Heights (10) 59.5 J&KParsons 5 185 Cote De Nuits (8) 57.5 RJames V Colgan 12:25 PM OPT 201

LINDAUER MILE R85 $40,000, R85

4

2

5

3

h M8

8

9

60340 Xmas Joyella (8) FMorris 0P050 Monorail (9) RJenkins

1 28390 The Mighty Falcon (1) PBagrie T Bagrie (J) 2 3 Donegal Jimmy Dave (2) RDunn 3 99X87 Rainbow Classic (3) GLamb T Chmiel 4 0X726 Armazem (4) ICourt M Williamson 5 02342 Don’t Call Me Sue (5) Derek&AdeleJones 6 Mighty Mara (6) KBarron J Curtin 7 70069 Fiery Rock (7) JSheenan J Sheenan 8 000 Ling Rowl (8) RHarneiss R Harneiss

Hug The Wind (9) Purdon/Rasmussen B Orange 9

10 11 12 13 14

03600 Evander D Go (21) NBurton N Burton 55088 Valmagne (22) JKennett C Kennett 01206 Lothario (23) D&CButt B Butt 81097 Santorini Sunset (u1) KTownley 189P0 Mob Star (u2) TMcMillan T McMillan

Barrier

10

20222 Lifestyler (21) KCollins

12:05 PM

T Woodward

2 MAGPIES REST CAFE VIVACE COFFEE TROT $8000, 3yo+ c0, 2600m

1 X0025 Sungait Sally (1) DBennett R Holmes 2 3205X Twentyten (2) Purdon/Rasmussen B Orange 3 4P929 Gogirl Bromac (3) MHouse 4 00 Lady Mackendon (4) TO'Sullivan B Butt 5 4780 Overstayer (5) CHarrison C Harrison 6 49969 Contella (6) BFord B Ford 7 96570 Renegade Fighter (7) BBorcoskie B Borcoskie 8 09562 Desolation Row (8) KBarron S Golding (J) 9 70X07 Willie Shine (u1) JHowe 10 60283 Harley (u2) Wakelin/Noble P Wakelin 11 35668 Sea Spray Cracker (u3) JVersteeg J Versteeg 12 08 Donsmedad (u4) MAustin T Chmiel 13 07480 Waihemo Angus (u5) Hannah/Chappell

14 04X05 Moa Bones (u6) BWaldron 12:30 PM

$9000, 3yo+ c1, c2 with cond., 1950m

g M6 12:40 PM

C D Thornley

3 TROTGLENMCNABBEARTHMOVING&ENGINEERINGMBL

1 00045 All Royal Gal (1) RDunn 2 02801 Shell Seeker (2) KTownley 3 X66X5 U Can I Can (3) GBates 4 10360 Opawa Speed (4) KCameron 5 16832 Main Divide (5) BWaldron 6 2218X Saratoga (6) Purdon/Rasmussen 7 15142 Trouble Rieu (7) BWhite

C D Thornley K Cameron B Orange S McNally

5650. Red Dagger (10) 58.5 B&SAnderton

C Barnes (a2) 2 88X06 Avechii (7) 58.5 JMcKay R Black (a2)

1

L Callaway

50703 Jimmy (2) 58 N&BBlatch

J Bates

D’Rupee (6) 58 DHutton

R Doherty

7 The Believer (9) 58 DBros

D Bothamley

65435 Elegant Crossing (5) 56.5 TKennedy

S Muniandy 8 99649 Peak Hour (3) 56.5 N&BBlatch T Moseley

9 10

Barrier

K Butt (J,Cl)

4:36 PM 208

8

OPT

04. Eclair Chocolat (1) 56 J&KParsons C Johnson

GEORGE FM RATING 75 2100

$40,000, R75 benchmark, 2100m

1 71483. Even Better (11) 59 SFuller

R Smyth (a2)

March 2, 2014

13 14 1:55 PM

90 Poppa Don (13) BGraham 0 Shay Scott (u1) BHeron

6

G Archer B Thomas (J)

7

5

8

6 Gallant Rose (11) 56.5 B&SAnderton T Direen (a1) 8 My Chino (2) 56.5 J&KParsons

7 8 9

77. The Fascinator (6) 56.5 SAnderton T Moseley

094 Unicorn Power (9) 56 B&SAnderton L Callaway 10 La Collectabelle (4) 56 SPrince

D Prastiyou (a3) 11 9X07 Shirley Brook (3) 56 TKennedy C Barnes (a2)

1:40 PM

1 2

3

WINE TAP PUBLICANS CUP HANDICAP $15,000, opn hcp, 1400m

12078 Conscious Mistake (4) 59 MPitman

40701 Ghostinthemachine (6) 57.5 DHutton R Doherty 3 56823 Credit Crunch (1) 56.5 MPitman

Setyourspiritfree (8) 56 Champion/Murphy A Frye (a1)

2

4

209

March 2, 2014

4 59665 Norah (5) 57 B&SAnderton C Barnes (a2) 5 21064 Gervasio (9) 55.5 MPitman 6 69028 Flying Storm (6) 54.5 MHamilton C Johnson 7 90074 Saperavious (4) 54 SBellew A Edmeads (a3) 8 04995 Google Me (7) 54 KTyler R Black (a2) 9 0X000 Halo Flight (3) 54 SPrice M Haruki (a3) 10 97968 Volksbelle (8) 54 SPrince J Wong (a3)

9

$750,000, 3yo sw, 2400m

41411 Puccini (3) 56.5 P&JMcKay M Walker 12143 Glorious Lad (11) 56.5 SRitchie M Du Plessis 33104 Lucky Feather (7) 56.5 Autridge/Goodwin C Grylls 71267 Blizzard (2) 56.5 McVean/Browne O Bosson 10520 Colonel Carrera (15) 56.5 G&DRogerson R Hutchings (a) 82183 Weregoingtogetcha (10) 56.5 DHayes K Myers 82170 Thorn Pass (18) 56.5 LLatta 01601 Habitual Offender (16) 56.5 Moroney/Ormsby

L Innes 9 35436 Fast Dragon (4) 56.5 BWallace J Parkes 10 91003 Kentucky Son (9) 56.5 LSomervell T Thornton

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIE FIRST 4

$9000, 3yo+ c1, 2600m

4

6

OPT

6 HEINIGER CAPEX CLASSIC MOBILE PACE 7

1 07005 President Obama (1) FMorris 2 1 Davey Gunn (2) RDunn 3 03300 Vienna Eyre (3) PAnderson G O'Reilly 4 12231 Bute Courage (4) LHanrahan S McNally DONEGAL HOUSE’LITTLE PUB NEAR KAIKOURA’ 5 75724 Franco Tyrone (5) DReardon 12:55 PM MBL PACE $8000, 3yo+ c0, 2600m 6 64102 Mr Franklin (6) SDolan C D Thornley 1 22934 Franco Sanchez (1) TMcMillan T McMillan 7 113 Isaac (7) BHutton J Curtin 2 5X204 Smart Alex (2) SDolan C D Thornley 8 89940 Chargedownking (8) FBaigent R Curtin 3 0006P Be Me (3) BWaldron B Orange A 9 53979 Shantahlia’s Star (9) GLamb B Thomas (J)

4 Barrier Free Falling (4) PBurrows B Thomas (J) K Cameron 5 X0000 Willywinit (5) JSheenan J Sheenan 10 18708 Alma Eyre (21) BMills 11 78000 Lockey (22) CMcDowell C McDowell 6 4X5 Lovemetwotimes (6) RDunn T Chmiel 7 62230 Red Under Fire (7) KBarron S Golding (J) 12 06106 Swarovski (23) T&GChmiel 8 60078 Stans Day (8) MHjalmarsson M Hjalmarsson 13 331X8 Juicy Odds (24) DMoore 14 10343 Franco Salisbury (25) G&NHope A Rainbow Classic (9) GLamb 9 99X87 Barrier 15 1X3 Gentle Western (26) Purdon/Rasmussen 10 53974 Royal Chance (21) RWinter S McNally B Orange 11 96359 Taia’s Kid (22) Wakelin/Noble P Wakelin COPTHORNE COMMODORE HOTEL CHCH AIRPORT 12 95 Breeny’s Smile (23) MHeenan M Heenan 2:25 PM MBL TROT $11,000, 4yo+ ffa, 2600m B Williamson (J) 13 76029 Houdini (24) KTownley T Woodward 1 26872 Monnay (1) PWilliamson 14 49027 Bobby T (25) CThornley C R Thornley 2 62080 Sunny Kash (2) Derek&AdeleJones

C D Thornley 15 09597 Gyrate (u1) T&GChmiel T Chmiel 3 68044 Dixie Commando (3) J&JGeddes J Geddes RURAL LIVESTOCK TROT 4 11122 Sheemon (4) KTownley 1:25 PM $8000, 3yo+ c0, 2600m 5 03453 Clover Don (5) RHolmes R Holmes 1 06X22 Mantorp (1) SKennedy G O'Reilly 6 95245 King Charlie (6) NMcGrath N McGrath 2 2D64 Easy Empress (2) DAnderson S McNally 7 14D00 Phil’s Gift (7) G&NHope 3 46300 Price Of Fame (3) TTrathen T Trathen 8 25311 Springbank Sam (8) PWilliamson N Williamson 4 00 Belle Bones (4) Wakelin/Noble P Wakelin

Stig (9) PNairn D Butt 5 23232 Vitali (5) JVersteeg 9 05256 Barrier J Curtin 6 6 Diedrez Pearl (6) FFletcher S Smolenski CHEVIOT BUSINESSESS CHEVIOT CUP HCP PACE 7 74034 Monkey Luck (7) KCameron K Cameron 3:00 PM $18,000, 4yo+ c4-oc spechcp, 3200m 8 33X Moment Of Love (8) JHowe D Earnshaw 1 28221 Supreme Gem (1) JMcDermott C D Thornley 9 09 Daveys Brother (9) MWard C Ward 2 72266 Woodlea Legend (2) TTwidle 10 56557 Innes Boyz (10) T&GChmiel T Chmiel 3 22422 Donegal’s Guest (1) RDunn 11 85X5 Hellavahanover (11) MJones B Orange 4 40152 All Star Man (2) Purdon/Rasmussen B Orange 12 73 Regal Moment (12) KO'Connor K O'Connor 5 72107 Cam Before The Storm (3) TButt K Butt (J)

4 02822 Petty Lane (7) 56 LVaughan A Frye (a1) 5 51363. Ishimine (2) 55 D&DLogan D Bradley CROMWELL NEW WORLD MAIDEN 6 78X74. Keep The Courage (5) 54.5 KTyler R Black (a2) 1:10 PM $7000, mdn, 1400m 1 32234 Croydon (10) 58.5 EWinsloe C Johnson 7 56535 Semper Plus (3) 54 J&KParsons C Johnson 2 2 Satin Guru (8) 58 B&SAnderton S Muniandy SKY CITY CASINO QUEENSTOWN R65 2:10 PM $8000, R65 benchmark*, 1400m 3 40220 Josephine Baker (5) 56.5 J&JGordon

R Doherty 1 00065 Wiseguy (1) 59 MPitman 4 935 The Rook (1) 56.5 DBros A Edmeads (a3) 2 05514 Fiatt (2) 58.5 Patterson/Horrell T Direen (a1) 5 377X3. Thegreatpickpocket (7) 56.5 JSheridan 3

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$100,000, opn-sw&p, 1200m 1 1 X3146 Durham Town (5) 56 D&DLogan V Colgan 2 3 2 14131. Irish Fling (4) 56 Lowry/Cullen

3 17303 Little Wonder (7) 55.5 SMcKee 4 4 X1520. Rich’n Unhitched (6) 55 NTiley 5 5 34218. Statham (2) 55 Lucock/Gillespie

6 60X4X Shandream (3) 53.5 Collett/McRae L Innes 6 7 0X960. Payette (1) 53 Collett/McRae D Johnson 8 X0X10. Trepidation (8) 53 P&KShailer K Myers 7 8

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6 211 Ultraviolet (2) 56.5 P&DWilliams D Johnson 7 92352 Mountain Jack (1) 56 R&RRogers R Jones 8 251X2 Lady Cumquat (6) 55.5 RJames R Hutchings (a) 2 09009 Lucky Charm (2) 58 TLomas 3 1X153 Get Out Of It (5) 57.5 LAnderson M Cameron BRAND PROTOCOLE R65 $40,000, R65 4 07142 Delveen (12) 57 P&DWilliams D Johnson 3:23 PM OPT 206 benchmark*, 1200m 5 42594 Capo (13) 57 MMurdoch R Hutchings (a) 1 0260X He’s Dan (10) 59 GBrick A Jones (a4) 6 31044 Roddick (14) 57 MMurdoch 2 1X Casillas (4) 58.5 TCruz K Leung (a2) 7 92372. Dubai Shuffle (1) 55.5 GRichardson N Harris 3 2X766. Gold ’N Mac (8) 57.5 Lucock/Gillespie M Walker 8 75725 Manny (3) 55.5 Herbert/Roustoby M Walker 4 22495. Lady de Chine (1) 57 LLatta 9 07201 Call Me Maybe (10) 55 EHolmes J Parkes 5 19924 Adrenaline Rush (7) 57 SRalph 10 38103 Jagersfontein (9) 54.5 DJeffcoat T Thornton 6 74210 Custer (12) 56.5 GHughes 11 26102. Kendoka (4) 54.5 D&DLogan V Colgan 7 X4197 El Primo (11) 56.5 SMcKee 12 63084 Seagold (7) 54 WHillis C Grylls 8 22013 Gardone (9) 56 MBrosnan 13 01615 Wairaka (6) 54 GRichardson M Coleman 9 32461 In Style (3) 56 DGuy 14 07439 Sir Lancelot (8) 54 McVean/Browne 10 40576. Madam Kirk (2) 56 Autridge/Goodwin 15

Rock Express SCRATCHED 11 32X18. Cinna Miss (6) 55.5 ROtto 12 1597X Ribbony Rose (5) 54 IGeorge TV3 NZ DERBY (GROUP I) 5:16 PM

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Supersonic Miss (1) Purdon/Rasmussen B Orange 1 Fight For Glory (2) Purdon/Rasmussen T Chmiel 51 Supriya (3) CDalgety 3 Take To The Sky (4) Purdon/Rasmussen 44 Bird Of Paradise (5) BWard Crackabella (6) DTaylor Tintinara (7) RDunn 13 BB’s Inspiration (8) BHill

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1 2613 Wayne (3) 58 ROtto 2 21 Cashfield (10) 58 TCruz O Bosson 3 71. Undiscovered (2) 58 TWenn C Grylls 4 X4221 Buckwild (1) 57.5 Moroney/Ormsby J Jago 5 6329. Knight Wager (4) 56.5 EHolmes 6 58214 Hannah Mary (7) 56 PMirabelli S Collett 7 32461 In Style (5) 56 DGuy 8 7X521 Darting (9) 55.5 WHillis M Walker 9 87671 Harmonize (6) 55.5 RJames R Hutchings (a) 10 33 Illuminati (8) 55 BFoote L Innes 11 2 Rolling In Thedeep (11) 54.5 McVean Browne M Cameron

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1193m; Weather: High cloud

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54162 Superbowlcheerleader (4) Purdon/ B Orange Rasmussen 10 33180 Sarah Lindenny (u1) CHarrison C Harrison 11 78165 Vacanza (u2) BHutton J Curtin 12 39456 Burano (1) KTownley 13 77162 Lotalov (2) PNairn D Butt

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$9000, 3yo+ f&m c1-c2, 1950m

1 8X000 Fifi La Finn (1) TNeale 2 1 Flyin Heather (2) PBurrows 3 1244X Burning Ambition (3) BHill 4 70P00 Glenferrie Ann (4) GMills 5 70219 Ultimate CC (5) MJones Barrier 6 13452 Cala (6) DTaylor 7 It’s All Over Now (21) BWard B Thomas (J) 7 21030 Clarisa (7) JParsons WINERIES OF CHEVIOT MOB PACE $10,000, 8 25148 Mashika (8) RDunn 3yo+ c2-c3, c4 with cond., 2600m 9 0X951 Belmont Fire (9) DWilliamson

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00967 Brute Ute Anvil (1) JBromley C D Thornley 60501 Crackapaca (2) BHill B Hill 01133 Naughty Maravu (3) GSmith G Smith 63P00 Johnny Mick (4) JRogers P Davis 24242 Mach’s Gladiator (5) PBurrows B Thomas (J) 78700 Debs Pal (6) PBurrows 23855 Mac Bubbles (7) CDalgety 66314 Magna (8) J&JGeddes J Geddes 90456 Lifesofine (9) RDunn Barrier

10 X3211 The Brigadier (21) NMcGrath 11 54835 Dynamic Party (22) T&GChmiel

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518 The Pacman (1) RDunn 85P10 Weedon’s Express (2) CMcDowell C McDowell 212 A Boy Named Rosie (3) CDalgety 41268 Albuquerque (4) GPearson G Pearson 06090 Bee Tees (5) TO'Sullivan B Thomas (J) 32752 Strike On Command (6) MJones 18621 Nota Lada (7) Purdon/Rasmussen C D Thornley 01124 Meticulous (8) Purdon/Rasmussen B Orange 00967 Brute Ute Anvil (9) JBromley Barrier

82107 Mighty Peruvian (21) G&NHope R Close (J) 24213 Crimson Glory (22) TMcMillan T McMillan 95433 Star Of Dionysis (23) JCurtin J Curtin

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Good; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1600m; Straight: 350m; Rail: True; Weather: Few showers

3 18720 Mayflower (7) 58 K&LRae 4 6X127 Miss Three Stars (6) 57.5 SAnderton

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C McDowell B Orange J Curtin

10 30243 Vincennes (21) GSmith G Smith 11 02627 Sara Holley (22) DSmolenski G O'Reilly 12 55218 Pembrook Belle (23) NMcGrath N McGrath 13 174X9 Cindi Arma (24) CWhite C D Thornley 14 46076 Whyamibettor (25) DPearce S Golding (J)

1 2 3 4 5 73283 Juneamy Castleton (3) MJones 10 6 42X49 Sir Lexington (1) TButt 7 11191 Barry (2) MEdmonds M Edmonds 11 8 23112 Live The Dream (3) DTaylor G O'Reilly 12 DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIE FIRST 4

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31534 Mr Frankey (12) 56.5 LLatta 46410 King Savinsky (20) 56.5 JBridgman H Tinsley 43130 Stand Your Ground (8) 56.5 D&DLogan V Colgan 93313 Maygrove (13) 56.5 Baker/Forsman C Johnson 18802 Chipandchase (17) 56.5 SMarsh 11312 Rising Romance (1) 54.5 D&DLogan M Coleman 23112 Spellbinder (19) 54.5 JBridgman M Cameron 21713 The Fire Inside (21) 54.5 Moroney/Ormsby M Sweeney 07439 Sir Lancelot (6) 56.5 McVean/Browne 51557 Valdivia (22) 56.5 Moroney/Ormsby 6128 In A Minute (5) 56.5 RManning 68376 Tokomutu Judge (14) 56.5 GSanders

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55142 Lamaze (4) 54 CTrembath

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14215 Bragging Rights (3) 54 SBellew S Muniandy

5 00100 Kings Road (10) 57 PRichards S Muniandy 33112 Motorboat Mike (6) 54 SPrice J Wong (a3) 6 90520 Gossip Girl (8) 56 MPitman 07865 Carniva Boy (5) 54 TCharles R Black (a2) 7 85519 Honor And Cherish (1) 56 SMcKay L Callaway PAUL FERRIS MEMORIAL RATING 75 4:25 PM ANGUS CAMERON MACDONALD MEMORIAL 8 X9538 Coup Secrecy (9) 56 Champion/Murphy $10,000, R75 benchmark, 1400m 2:42 PM Frye (a1) R65 $8000, R65 bmk*, 1220m 9 85928 Presley (11) 56 BMiddlewood CAJohnson 1 11060 Magic Epic (2) 60.5 JDalton M Cropp (a2) 1 64630 Killa Question (7) 59 MPitman 10 X4606 Delacroix (12) 55.5 J&KParsons 2 23616 Mikabella (11) 59 J&KParsons D Prastiyou (a3) 2 3521 Alottatow (6) 57.5 JMcKay C Barnes (a2) 11 08829 Mr Kirk (5) 55 EWinsloe D Prastiyou (a3) 3 36545 Fragrant (1) 57 MPitman 3 50163. Fintorro (8) 57.5 K&LRae J Bates R Bishop 4 16102 Arn’t I Choice (8) 57 SMcKay D Bothamley 4 6890X Stravinskaya (1) 57 JMcKay T Direen (a1) 12 36056 Nolawood (4) 54 PRudkin 5 21923 Hit The Bit (10) 57 TCharles R Black (a2) 5 15X09 Mahbeer (3) 56 MPitman CLAAS OTAGO HARVEST CENTRE HCP 3:50 PM 6 90433 Swami (7) 57 T Kennedy

D Bradley 6 22350 Delirium (5) 55.5 DCrozier J Wong (a3) $15,000, opn hcp, 2030m

7 41316 Southern Power (6) 56 J & K Parsons

1 23494 King Prawn (8) 59 J Phillips

D Walsh 7 18806 Navigator (2) 54.5 J&JGordon L Callaway

C Johnson 8 19X04 Lickwish (4) 54 SYoung A Frye (a1) 2 28457 Needastar (1) 58 DCrozier K Walters 8 50522 Patrice (5) 56 JMcKay C Barnes (a2) 9 X40X1 Ginty’s Choice (3) 55 TBeckett A Frye (a1) CAPTAINS CHOICE RATING 65 3 35036 Monachee (2) 57 J&KParsons C Johnson 3:15 PM 10 X4724 The Gallant Girl (12) 54 DBros A Edmeads (a3) $8000, R65 benchmark*, 2030m 4 33302 Flash Hapi (7) 56 K&LRae J Bates 1 X7469 Mighty Ruler (3) 59 TCharles R Black (a2) 11 03620 Barberry Roze (4) 54 MPitman A Frye (a1) 12 70373 Ishigold (9) 54 MHamilton 2 39142 Sky Jazz (2) 59 SMcKay D Bothamley 5 03680 Esprit D’Or (9) 55 TBeckett R Doherty

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Diggler Downhill The Mt Hutt Bike Park gets one last test run before hosting the Oceania Mountain Bike Championships. Bike Methven have their annual Diggler Downhill weekend, with an open shuttle day as well as a practice day tomorrow from 9am-4pm, and then the race day on Sunday. Then the next time the bike park will be in use will be the Oceanic Championships, both downhill and cross country, with a practice day on Friday March 14 before racing on the Saturday and Sunday. Entries to the Oceania Championships close on March 11.

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Around 160 children swam, cycled and ran in the Mid Canterbury Schools’ Triathlon at Hampstead School yesterday.

It was a good day for the Pearson girls from Longbeach, with Amy, Ella and Mia all finishing in the top three in their respective age groups.

In the year eight girls Amy came in ahead of Ellie Boekholt (Mt Hutt) and Caitlin Titheridge (Ashburton Intermediate).

The year eight boys’ race was all Ashburton Intermediate, with Max Weston leading in Josh Kershaw and Abe O’Donnell.

Intermediate also had the win in the year 7 boys through Mack Burdett, with Jarrad Hill (Mt Hutt) second and Edwin Dargue (St Joseph’s) third.

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In the year 7 girls, Intermediate’s Lucy Moore was first with Brea Roderick (Mt Hutt) second and Mia Pearson third.

Jenna Borthwick (Longbeach) took out the year 6 girls’ race ahead of Jessica Hydes (Methven) and Isabella Gibson (St Joseph’s).

Hinds’ Jed Syme won the year 6 boys’ with Matthew Giles (Tinwald) second and third Willie Joyce (Allenton).

Ella Pearson won the year 5 girls ahead of Maddison Lowry (Tinwald) and Maddison Trussler-Clarke (Tinwald) third.

The year 5 boys’ was won

by Matheson Colquhoun (Allenton), Aaron Jefferson (Hinds) was second and Jack Brown (OLS) third.

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Right: Catie Riordan, 9, of Lauriston heads out for the bike leg of the schools’ triathlon.

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Methven’s Julia Grant will contest the New Zealand Ironman in Taupo tomorrow. Grant finished sixth in the Geelong Ironman 70.3 earlier this month, a week after a seventh in the Challenge Melbourne, both raced in high temperatures. This weekend it’s double the distance, a 3.8km swim, 180km bike and a 42km run, but the temperature should be a mild 20 degrees compared to the 40 she faced in Australia.

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Kiwis strike gold

By Michael Brown

There has been a growing belief New Zealand’s track cycling sprinters were on the verge of something special and yesterday they delivered when they won the team sprint at the Town v country tennis world championships in Colombia.

Ten Mid Canterbury players will The trio of Ethan Mitchell, Sam Webster feature in the annual Town v and Eddie Dawkins beat a powerful German Country Junior tennis match at the combination, the defending world champions, Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre on in the gold-medal ride after earlier setting the Sunday. Canterbury Country plays fastest time in qualifying. their Christchurch rivals in 16s, 14s, Not only that, they also broke 43 seconds for 12s and 10s with teams of four boys the first time, stopping the and girls in each age group. Mid clock at a slick 42.840 secCanterbury has supplied 10 players onds. and five reserves. In the 16s there is It rounded out a great Ashleigh Leonard, Stacey Hopwood and Larissa Allan, with Christal day for the Kiwi riders, Brosnahan a reserve. James Watt, with Dylan Kennett, Pieter Connor Brosnahan and James Wild Bulling, Aaron Gate and are in the 14s boys. In the 12s boys Marc Ryan earlier claiming there is Duncan Rollinson and Sam bronze in the men’s team Bubb with Jarrod Hill as reserve, pursuit. while Tessa19 McCann will play in the 2A1F2I Ashburton King Street BikeNZ unearthed an im12s girls with reserve Erin ConnellyFIRST HOME - FIRST CHOICE This lovely two bedroom brick home mensely talented group of Whyte. Tyler Leonard will play in the with sunroom is a fine example of an investors starter of first home young sprinters about five 10s with Jock Rollinson and Sophie buyers. years ago and they have Innes reserves.

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Semi-final berths could be sealed in the penultimate round of senior cricket’s Muirhead Rosebowl tomorrow. Lauriston and the two Tech sides are tied at the top with two wins from the three rounds with Coldstream, Methven and Allenton fighting for fourth place. After a default last week Coldstream should be able to conjure up a side to host Lauriston, who are looking to maintain their one-game lead in the overall standings from Methven. Methven have had back-to-back defeats and host a Stags side coming off their first loss in the new competition to Lauriston. The Tech Sharks claimed a freebie from Coldstream’s default but will need to work for the win against Allenton, who resurrected their chances of a semi-final berth with a win over Methven last week.

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Mid Canterbury bowling’s best of the best will do battle in Champion of Champion pairs and triples this weekend. After winning their respective club championships titles, the top triples combinations head to Rakaia on Saturday looking to be crowned the best in the district.

Then on Sunday it’s the pairs turn at the Ashburton Bowling Club. The Champion of Champion fours are on March 23 at Methven with the singles the last to be decided at Hampstead on March 30.

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The Benchmark Cycling series returns for 2014 with the Oxford grand prix as the opening round this weekend. The elite series starts with a 159km ride for the men and a 120km course for the masters and women’s races. The Mid-South Canterbury based Team Calder Stewart has eight starters, including Tim Rush and new recruit Carlos Esteban Lara Vasques. Former team member Nathan Tew will ride with the TotalPOS Cycling Team.

Defending women’s champion, Hinds’ Lauren Ellis won’t take the start line after moving to be based at the High Performance Centre in Cambridge earlier this month.

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Crusaders a tough debut for Hickey

BY WYNNE GRAY It was not quite a case of Simon who? when the Blues promoted Simon Hickey (right) to five eighths for tonight’s Super 15 duel with the Crusaders.

He has played for Auckland, was picked in the wider training group to supplement the Blues this season and with Tevita Li from that group, is in tonight’s starting XV. Hickey is a young man whose cricket talents excited many

until he decided to narrow his sports focus to rugby. He has just turned 20 and his ITM Cup work earned him promotion towards the Super 15.

He was to tuck in behind Chris Noakes, Baden Kerr and Benji Marshall during the Blues’ preparation for the Super 15 season.

Hickey played about 10 minutes at five eighths in the Blues preseason matches, dabbled at halfback in others and will square off against Tom Taylor and the Crusaders tonight.

Kerr has broken his thumb, Marshall has not grasped the game enough to start and Noakes has been cast aside after an opening game where he had a kick charged down for a try, was bent back on defence and missed three penalties.

Still, promoting Hickey was a shock. The 20-year-old has some game and those who have watched his progress say he will not be overawed by the occasion and responds to extra pressure.

He has loads of that dumped

on his stocky frame tonight.

Hickey and Piri Weepu combined for Auckland but finding the tempo with the rest of the Blues backline as Richie McCaw, Kieran Read and Co hunt for victims will be a very different task.

Coach John Kirwan is likening him to Aaron Cruden and Grant Fox. “I’ve got complete faith in him and he’s ready. I told him to just get out there, do what you do and enjoy it.”

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Crusaders Rebels Hurricanes Chiefs Waratahs Brumbies Bulls

64,000 kms,1800 Auto, $16,495 www.ashburton.toyota.co.nz Phone 307-5830 anytime OPEN SATURDAY 9am – 1pm Cnr East St & Walnut Ave, Ashburton

TRAIN HARDER!

It’s all about service…

Holden Crewman S V6 2007

MR HYDE 40 SERVES

Alan Anderson Neumanns Tyres

Curtis Dawson Drummond & Etheridge

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• Lockable canopy • Airbags • Keyless entry • Air conditioning

$19,990

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At Neumanns Tyres, you get great customer service every time!

Come and see us for all your tyre requirements.

197 Wills St, Ashburton (Behind Countdown)

Phone 308 6737

Eion Johnson Fitbiz

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DR JEKYLL

30 SERVES

1 WEEK SPECIAL $ EACH ONLY

69

The Fitness Shop

161 TANCRED ST, ASHBURTON PHONE 0800 348 249

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Local business picks

Ashburton Guardian 19

This weeks games: Round 3

Week 2 Points

Games

• Spray Marks Signs and Graphics 7

• Euro Agri

4

• Ashburton Toyota

3

• Fitbiz

5

• Gluyas Motors

4

• Smith & Sons

3

• Ashburton Guardian

5

• Ray White

4

• Vision Insurance

3

• ASB Rural

4

• Personnel Placements

4

• Ashburton Trust

3

• Four Seasons Treecare

4

• Hastings McLeod

3

• Allens Ashburton

3

• Drummond & Etheridge

4

• Braided Rivers

3

• Neumanns Tyres

2

Blues v Crusaders Rebels v Cheetahs Stormers v Hurricanes Chiefs v Highlanders Waratahs v Reds Force v Brumbies Bulls v Lions

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Ray McLaren Gluyas Motors

Murray Young Property Brokers

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Crusaders Cheetahs Stormers Chiefs Warratahs Brumbies Bulls

Gluyas Motor Group Kermode Street | (03) 307 5800

www.gluyasmotorgroup.co.nz

Kim Miller Ray White

James McCloy Euro Agri

Jo Jamison Personnel Placements

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Crusaders Cheetahs Stormers Highlanders Waratahs Brumbies Bulls

Crusaders Cheetahs Stormers Highlanders Reds Brumbies Bulls

Stew Lilley

Spray Marks Signs and Graphics

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Blues Cheetahs Stormers Highlanders Waratahs Brumbies Lions

Come on round and see us for all your signage needs

22 Dobson St West, Ashburton Phone 0800 101 373

Property Brokers 217 West Street, ASHBURTON 7700 Phone: 03 307 9176 www.propertybrokers.co.nz Hastings McLeod Ltd. Licensed under the REAA 2008

Do you have temporary staffing needs? Let us provide cover to fill peak times to permanent positions where you need that right person. For all of your administration, labouring and industrial staffing needs Please contact Jo today 155 Moore Street, Ashburton

Phone 03 308 9675

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Don’t leave it to chance

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Paul Cartney Smith & Sons

Property Brokers expert residential sales consultants provide top service and support to all home buyers and sellers delivering great results.

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Are you needing expert advice?

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Classifieds 20 Ashburton Guardian

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Friday, February 28, 2014

PUBLIC NOTICES

Notice of Delivery Prices 1st April 2014 EA Networks owns and operates the electricity distribution network between the Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers. EA Networks charges the Energy Retailers for the delivery of electricity to approximately 18,000 homes and businesses. The Retailer passes these costs to the end-user with the addition of their energy and adminstration costs.

Customer Group

Price Category Code

Tariff Description

Units

43 14,288 1,467 621 212

Un-metered Supplies 20 kVA 50 kVA 100 kVA 150 kVA Uncontrolled Energy Controlled Off-Peak Energy Night Boost 10 Night Rate Floodlight - Closed Under Verandah - Closed Connected kW Uncontrolled Energy Anytime Demand kVA Uncontrolled Energy Day Demand kVA Uncontrolled Energy Peak Demand Anytime Demand Uncontrolled Energy

c/day c/day c/day c/day c/day c/kWh c/kWh c/kWh c/kWh c/fitting/day c/fitting/day c/kW/day c/kWh $kVA/month c/kWh $/kVA/month c/kWh $/kVA/month $/kVA/month c/kWh

General Supply - less than 5 kVA General Supply - 20 kVA General Supply - 50 kVA General Supply - 100 kVA General Supply - 150 kVA

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All prices are exclusive of GST This schedule is a summary only. A full schedule of Line Charges are available on: www.eanetworks.co.nz/Disclosures/Regulatory.asp

NOTICE OF MEETINGS MARCH 2014

The following meetings will be held in March:

Thursday 13 March Council 10.00am, Matthew Fraser House, 5 Sir William Pickering Drive, Burnside, Christchurch Thursday 27 March Performance, Audit & Risk Committee 1.30pm Matthew Fraser House, 5 Sir William Pickering Drive, Burnside, Christchurch REGULATION HEARING COMMITTEE

In addition to the above meetings, the Regulation Hearing Committee is scheduled to meet weekly.

Meetings will be held on either Thursday or Friday as required.

To confirm venue and start times for these meetings please check online at the link described below or contact Customer Services on 03 3539007 (calling from Christchurch) or calling from any other areas: 0800 324 636 (0800 EC INFO) Agendas will be available online at www. ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/minutes/ Pages/default.aspx at least two days prior to each meeting.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the above meetings, and copies of the agendas will be made available at the meetings.

Bill Bayfield CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Come to the Fair At St Stephen’s Church, Park Street

Saturday, March 1 at 9.30am Stalls for everyone Cakes-Plants-Crafted Cards-Produce-Jams/ Pickles-Books-Past Treasures-HandcraftsRaffles-Devonshire Teas-Sausage Sizzle and many other stalls!

Come and Join in the Fun

The fair will be on, wet or fine.

Advertisements kindly sponsored by Paterson’s Funeral Services and Ashburton Guardian.

TRADES, SERVICES

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

FREE loan trailer available!

From a shovel load to a trailer load.

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

REAL ESTATE

OPEN HOME

New, three bedrooms.

71 Wills Street Saturday, March 1 1pm – 2pm

Guardian Motoring 307 7900

Network

Current Rates

Transmission

56.46 15.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 6.57 1.74 1.74 0.00 30.72 27.03 31.25 0.00 7.90 0.00 7.90 0.00 0.00 7.90 0.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.23 0.00 5.22 0.00 5.22 0.00 5.22 0.00 0.00

56.46 15.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 9.12 1.74 1.74 0.00 30.72 27.03 33.48 0.00 13.12 0.00 13.12 0.00 5.22 7.90 0.00

52.00 15.00 30.00 60.00 90.00 8.40 1.60 1.60 0.00 28.30 24.90 31.00 0.00 12.14 0.00 12.14 0.00 4.77 7.37 0.00

EA Networks is the trading name of Electricity Ashburton Limited.

TRADES, SERVICES

MEETINGS, EVENTS

Plus much more

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

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

New Rates: 1st April 2014 Disclosure purposes only Total

RURAL TRADING POST GARAGE SALES

COMPUTER PROBLEMS? RYEGRASS for sale 4x3x7 For prompt, reliable service $75 per bale plus cartage. contact Kelvin KJB Systems Call David 021 780 169.

Ltd, 4 Ascot Place, Ashburton. Ph 308 8989. RAFFLES SUPERGOLD discount card accepted.

Mid Canterbury SUN CONTROL WINDOW TINTING. Professional window tinting of cars, homes & offices. Quality films for privacy, UV (fading), heat, safety & security. Phone Craig Rogers your ONLY local applicator 307 6347 or 0800TINTER. Member of Master Tinters NZ.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

EXCELLENT fundraising opportunity - free to hire.

Community fundraising BBQ situated at Mitre 10 Mega.

Visit our customer service counter today to book and for details. – Phone 308-5119.

We require a person (or small group) with log splitter to cut and split firewood for farm staff.

We have a large stack of firewood logs and would be prepared to pay per hour / volume, or trade logs splitting ours and also provide storage area for your wood until winter. This may be suitable as a club fund raising venture.

Please ring 03 302 4635 from Monday evening for further information.

Guardian Classifieds 307 7900

Multi Sports Velodrome

Raffle Results 1st Prize - 1795 2nd Prize - 1398 3rd Prize - 2007 4th Prize - 1466

MEETINGS, EVENTS

POTATOES, Osprey and Nadine. Come and see Farmer Brown at the Farmers Market, tomorrow Saturday.

LIVESTOCK, PETS

BUYER of unwanted animals. Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals.

We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 621, A/H 03 322 7626.

Looking for a person to join your business?

Call the Guardian for all your classified requirements.

307 7900

ADULT

GARAGE SALE - Sat, March ENTERTAINMENT 1, 8.30am - 12noon. 19 Wayne Place, Methven (back 021-034 3980 ABSOLUTELY section). Great selection of Asian sexy enjoyable hot curvy feminine busty DD, very items. good massage, Ph Yimzo.

GARAGE SALE - St. Stephens Church Fair, Park 38 DD Asian, sweet, spicy Street, Saturday, March 1, and hot, busty, sensual touch, from 9.30am. Past treasures good massage. Ph 021 034 and many other stalls. 3980, Macha.

Something for everyone. Be AFTER some one-on-one early. attention? Call Ginger 020 4031 2315. Last two weeks in FOR SALE town. 38DD, long hair, high ADAMS SAWMILLING. Open heels. Nice and naughty. every Saturday morning 8am12noon for all your DIY home AMBER, New, sexy, toned, handyman fencing & tanned, versatile brunette. Ph landscaping projects around 022 397 4656. the home - Great Range & Great Prices - Malcolm McDowell Road, Ph 308- BIANCA blue eyed blonde kiwi goddess. Friday and 3595.

Saturday only!! 22 years old.

CONTAINERS for sale or No need to be alone, pick up hire, ex shipping: general and the phone for some discreet insulated. Sidelifter available fun. Phone or text 027 302 for delivery. 6270. xxx Wilson Bulk Transport, Phone BORED out of your tree, 308-7772. need some excitement? Give FUDGE MAKES the perfect me a call. Xander. Phone 021 gift Kitchen Kapers make gift 0233 9259 (not texts). boxes, gift bags or a nice sweet treat for youself. CINDY Kiwi, 36, size 6, Choose from our wide attractive, busty, long hair. selection including Raspberry GFE. Phone calls only, New Ripple, Chocolate Ginger, location, 027 448 7011.

Pineapple Lump, Creme NICO, young, attractive, gay Brulee or classic Russian. male. In/out calls. Working MAKE PERFECTLY round weekend. Phone: 021 267 meatballs! The non-stick 6688. meatballer is ideal for creating perfectly round, FOR SALE generous sized meat balls everytime. Non-stick coated DEADLINES - Ashburton for easy release and Guardian Classifieds close cleaning. Only $18.99 from at 5.00pm every week day, Kitchen Kapers in The the day prior to insertion.

Phone 03 307 7965.

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www.guardianonline.co.nz CRYPTIC

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YOUR STARS

by Forecasters

ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20) When faced with a choice to stop what you’re doing to talk or take a rain check, take the first option. A missed moment might never be repeated.

TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) This is the perfect time to take an depth look at things, getting out of the fast and into the slow lane, finding time to hear yourself think.

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) While your new professional year has already begun to hit its stride, there is a chance and a need to hold onto the spirit of adventure while you can.

CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) There’s a chance today to put your financial instincts, a smart head for money and hindsight on the same page, spending time at the drawing board.

LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) This is a day where mistakes, mixed messages and misunderstandings are likely but by taking the time to listen something special is possible.

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) With the door open to second chances on the work front but the tides about to turn, you’ve got your mind, intuition and hindsight on the same page.

LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) Mercury looks back at the past in an objective way, while the Moon stirs up the emotional and romantic sentiment that gives your heart an authentic voice.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 24) Take a cautious approach to communications, especially on the home front, appreciating that other’s aren’t mind readers.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 24 – DEC 21) Mercury, planet of communication’s last full day in retrograde motion is a chance to clear the air. Give unsaid words a voice while you can.

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 20) A nose and a smart head for money comes with a clear sense of hindsight today, just as the tides get ready to turn on the income and career fronts.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 – FEB 19) As professional matters take a back seat personal matters are coming to the fore, making it easier to find the right balance.

PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20) Trust your intuitive, imaginative responses, especially those viewed through hindsight. Pieces of the puzzle are coming together.

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Guardian

Family Notices 22 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS

FLAHERTY, Leonard James (Len) – On February 26, 2014, Peacefully at Coldstream House, Ashburton, in his 87th year. Dearly beloved and loving husband of Margaret for 65 years. Dearly loved father of Joanne Fraser (Rangiora). Precious Poppy of Rachael and Michael, Aaron, and Matthew.

“To live in the hearts of others is not to die” A special thank you to Dr Lues and all the staff at Coldstream House for all their love and care of Len. Flowers respectfully declined. A requiem mass will be held in the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Thompson St Tinwald, on MONDAY, March 3, 2014. Thereafter private cremation.

Hall & Co Funeral Directors 308-1121 FLAHERTY, Leonard James (Len) – Eldest son of the late Martin and Elsie. Loved and respected brother and brother-in-law of the late Eric and Jean, Margaret and the late Frank Beston, Edwin and Bernadette, the late Elsie and Dennis Adlam. Loved uncle of all his nephews and nieces.

Rest in Peace Len SIM, Peter McGill – Sadly passed away on February 24, 2014 in Brisbane, Australia. Aged 65 years. Dearly loved father and father in law of Carl and Sharn, Marisa and Andrew, Nathan and Mel, Julian and Cristin, and Kama. Popa Pete to Max, Rylie, and Fern, Jessica, and Holly, and Gabriela.

“In our hearts you will stay, loved and remembered every day” Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A memorial service for Peter will be held at Our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, March 8, commencing at 11.00am.

Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton

SIM, Peter McGill – late of Hinds. Passed away in Brisbane, February 24, 2014.

Loved son of Joy and the late Stuart Sim. Loved brother and brother in law of Gregory and Wendy Sim, and Susan and Peter Rich. Loved uncle and uncle in law of Vanessa and Nick Wright, Rachel, Natasha Sim and Luke Darrell, Chantel and Aron Rich and Great Uncle to Ashleigh, and Salisha Wright.

Please note all late death notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to:

deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz

to ensure publication.

During office hours notices may also be sent to:

classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

Any queries please contact 0800 ASHBURTON (0800-274-287).

THWAITES, Gabrielle Maria On February 26, 2014, peacefully at the Ashburton Hospice, surrounded by her family. Aged 56 years. Dearly loved wife of Graham Young and mother of Amelia (Milly) and Penelope. Much loved daughter of Honorah and the late Keith Thwaites. Much loved sister and sister in law of Joanna and Michael, Gerard and Elaine, Genevieve and Justin, John and Andrea, Michael and Jane, and Adrian and Mohua.

A much loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews.

Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to Dr Bridget Robinson and the Oncology staff at Christchurch and Ashburton Hospitals. A special thank you also to all the staff at the Ashburton Palliative Care Service. A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Gabrielle will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton on MONDAY, March 3, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Yaldhurst Cemetery at 3.30pm. A Recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Youngs’ farm, Seafield, on Sunday at 7.00pm.

Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

RANGIORA

LAKE COLERIDGE

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Celebrate and honour your loved ones

Waimate less than 30 fine

30 to 59 fog

isolated snow thunder flurries

sleet thunder

Canterbury Plains

TODAY

TOMORROW Fine with a chilly start. Light winds.

Showers. Cold southwesterlies.

Mainly fine. Southwesterlies.

www.flowersandballoons.co.nz

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fine rain showers cloudy showers showers fine fine showers showers thunder cloudy showers cloudy drizzle

FZL: Gradually lowering to 1400m

Friday

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Call the Guardian today for your advertising requirements.

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rain

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Wind at 1000m: Light.

Wind at 2000m: SW 35 km/h.

Christchurch

rain

Timaru

thunder

SUNDAY

Queenstown

few showers

Dunedin

few showers

Invercargill

showers

FZL: Rising to 2000m

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Rise 7:57 am Set 8:26 pm

Full moon

17 Mar 6:10 am

Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa

For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com

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Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 12:00 pm, yesterday 137.5 Nth Ashburton at 2:00 pm, yesterday

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Rangitata Klondyke at 2:00 pm, yesterday

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Canterbury Readings

Rise 6:42 am Set 7:52 pm

New moon

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few showers

Rise 7:10 am Set 8:19 pm

Rise 5:27 am Set 7:16 pm

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Hamilton

Nelson

9:36 3:45 9:58 4:16 10:26 4:37 10:51 5:07 11:17 5:29 11:43 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 6 minutes.

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Wind at 1000m: NW dying out.

Wind at 2000m: NW 60 km/h turning SW in the afternoon, and easing to 30 km/h by evening.

Rain, some heavy falls, developing in the morning, with a change to cool southwesterlies. Rain turning to showers during the afternoon, some heavy with thunderstorms and hail. Wind and showers easing in the evening.

190 East Street Ashburton Phone 308 8945

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Canterbury High Country

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Friday, 28 February 2014

A southwest flow covers New Zealand during the forecast period. A weakening front embedded in this flow moves over the South Island on Sunday and North Island on Monday.

mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers

SUNDAY

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NZ Situation

Wind km/h

High cloud with northerlies, followed by showers and cold southwesterlies.

HOLLAND, Ruth Elizabeth – Lynda, Tony and Annabel wish to thank everyone for their kindness during Ruth’s illness. A very heart felt thanks to Karen and Carol at Terrace View for their professional care towards Ruth, also to all the carers that made sure Ruth looked immaculate everyday, to the home support team for all their help and care over the last 18 months. Thanks also to Dr. Paul Tan at Ashburton Hospital. Dr McFarlane for the care of Ruth during her last few days. Thank you to Jane and Rachel at Unichem Pharmacy. To everyone that attended Ruth’s service at such a busy time. For the phone calls, visits, baking, beautiful flowers and messages of sympathy and love, which means so much in our time of grief. Please accept this as a personal thank you.

“Forever in our hearts.”

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FUNERAL FURNISHERS

TODAY: Showers, thunderstorms and hail later. Cool southerly.

CHRISTCHURCH

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Ashburton Forecast

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Friday, February 28, 2014

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Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 26.8 27.9 Max to 4pm 11.7 Minimum 10.7 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm February to date 39.2 Avg Feb to date 43 2014 to date 73.0 102 Avg year to date Wind km/h NE 17 At 4pm Strongest gust E 35 Time of gust 2:48pm

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Television Friday, February 28, 2014

www.guardianonline.co.nz TV ONE

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6am Breakfast 9am Good Morning 10am Whanau Living Stacey Morrison’s journey of discovery of how to balance a busy lifestyle with being a mother of three young children, a wife, and a radio and TV presenter. 0 10:30 Ellen 3 11:30 House Guest 3 Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR 0 1pm Coronation Street PGR 3 0 1:30 Come Dine With Me 3 0 2pm Four Weddings USA 3 3pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:55 Te Karere 2 0 4:25 Ellen 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat Hosted by Eddie McGuire. 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 Coronation Street PGR 3 Stella discovers the extent of Karl’s gambling debts; Peter apologises to Leanne; David is being treated like a dog’s body. 0 9:30 Come Dine with Me PGR A lifestyle show that sees five very different people compete to be named the ultimate dinner-party host. 0 10:30 One News Tonight 0 11pm Alan Carr – Chatty Man AO Alan Carr is joined by Ant and Dec, and Joanna Lumley. 0 Midnight Prime Suspect AO 3 0 1am Te Karere 3 News and current affairs from a Maori perspective. 2 0 1:30 Infomercials

CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Ottolenghi’s Mediterranean Feast 7:30 Bill’s Kitchen – Notting Hill Following Australian chef Bill Granger and his family as they establish their first restaurant in London’s Notting Hill.

8am Cash And Cari 8:30 Designer Travel 9am The Pioneer Woman 9:30 Yard Crashers 10am Carter Can 10:30 Dear Genevieve 11am 20th Century Roadshow 11:30 Ask The Butcher Everything you could possibly want to know about meat.

Noon Destination Flavour 12:30 Ottolenghi’s Mediterranean Feast 1:30 Days Of Our Lives PGR 2:30 Bill’s Kitchen – Notting Hill 3pm Rachel Allen’s Easy Meals 3:30 Cash And Cari 3:50 Exploring China 5pm Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses 6pm Designer Travel 6:30 House Crashers 7pm 20th Century Roadshow 7:30 Kirstie’s Vintage Home 8:30 Better Homes And Gardens 10pm Get Growing 10:45 Cash And Cari 11:10 20th Century Roadshow 11:35 She’s Got The Look

SATURDAY

12:35 Benny Hinn 1am Storage Hoarders 2am Kirstie’s Vintage Home 3am Exploring China 4am Designer Travel 4:30 House Crashers 5am You Live In What?

TV TWO

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6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Handy Manny 3 0 6:53 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 6:55 The Looney Tunes Show 3 0 7:20 SpongeBob SquarePants 3 0 7:45 Beyblades Metal Masters 3 0 8:15 Doc McStuffins 3 0 8:35 Mike The Knight 3 0 8:50 Fireman Sam 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Melissa And Joey 3 0 11am Neighbours 3 0 11:30 Home And Away 3 0 Noon Shortland Street 3 0 12:30 Two And A Half Men PGR 3 0 1pm Jeremy Kyle PGR 2pm Bethenny 3pm Hope And Faith 3 0 3:30 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 3:35 SpongeBob SquarePants 3 0 4pm Jessie 0 4:30 The 4:30 Show 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm New Adventures Of Old Christine 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0 7pm Shortland Street 0 7:30 The Bachelor Australia 0 9pm M Sherlock Holmes 2 – A Game of Shadows AO 2011 Action.

Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr Watson join forces to outwit and bring down their fiercest adversary, Professor Moriarty.

Robert Downey jr, Jude Law. 0 11:35 The Vampire Diaries AO 0 12:35 Live At The Apollo AO 1:35 Infomercials 2:35 Supernatural AO 3 0 4am Nikita AO 3 0 4:45 The 4:30 Show 3 5:10 Neighbours 3 0 5:35 Good Luck Charlie 3 0

TV THREE

FOUR

6am 3 News – Firstline 8:30 Infomercials 10:30 The Shopping Channel 11:30 Entertainment Tonight 3 Noon 3 News 12:30 Dr Phil AO A woman wants her adult daughter to end her relationship with a registered sex offender.

1:30 The Dr Oz Show PGR Dr Oz meets Dr David Perlmutter, who says people can control their genes by changing the way they eat.

2:30 Rachael Ray 3:30 The Ridges (Starting Today) 3 0 4pm Would I Lie To You? PGR 3 4:30 Grand Designs Australia 3 5:30 Big Brother Australia Highlights of life in the house.

6pm 3 News 7pm Campbell Live 7:30 The Simpsons PGR Homer is recruited to be a deacon by the cutting-edge new pastor. 0 8pm How I Met Your Mother PGR 8:30 The Graham Norton Show AO 9:30 7 Days AO 10pm Jono and Ben at Ten AO 10:30 The Paul Henry Show

11:10 SVU AO 3 Benson asks Bayard Ellis to defend her estranged half brother in a child-custody case, but unexpected complications arise. 0 12:10 CSI – Miami AO 3 1:10 Infomercials

PRIME

SKY SPORT 1

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Pingu 3 7am Sticky TV 3 7:30 The Wild Thornberrys 3 7:55 Rugrats 3 8:20 Chuggington 3 8:30 Strawberry Shortcake 3 8:55 Bananas In Pyjamas 3 9:05 Bob The Builder 3 9:15 Thomas And Friends 3 9:25 Peppa Pig 3 9:35 Barney And Friends 3 10am Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Peppa Pig 3 3pm Sticky TV 4:30 Four Live 6pm Malcolm In The Middle New neighbours, who turn out to be even more awful than Malcolm’s family, move in next door. 0 6:30 Just Shoot Me! 7pm The Simpsons 3 7:30 American Ninja Warrior 3 8:30 M Out of Sight AO 3 1998 Action Comedy.

A career bank robber escapes from prison and takes a female federal marshal hostage.

George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Ving Rhames.

6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

7am Deal Or No Deal 3 7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors PGR 1pm The Test PGR Celebrities and viewers answer moral questions.

2pm America’s Got Talent 3 3pm The Crowd Goes Wild 3 3:30 Father Ted PGR 3 The arrival of rebellious young Father Damien Lennon coincides with the theft of the picnic area supervisor’s whistle.

4pm The Late Show With David Letterman 3 5pm Deal Or No Deal 3 5:30 Prime News 6pm Deal Or No Deal 6:30 Millionaire – Hot Seat 3 Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 American Idol 8:30 Bones AO Wedding bells are ringing at the Jeffersonian, but when a new case arises, Cam and Angela are kept busy keeping Brennan focused on her big day.

9:30 Secret Millionaire UK PGR 10:35 The Crowd Goes Wild 3

6am Basketball – NBL (Replay) New Zealand Breakers v Townsville Crocodiles. 8am L Golf – US PGA Tour Honda Classic – Round One. From Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Noon Golf – European Tour (Highlights) Tshwane Open – Round One. 12:30 Golf – LPGA Tour (Highlights) HSBC Womens Championship Round One. 1pm Football – A-League (Highlights) Adelaide United v Wellington Phoenix.

1:30 Darts – Premier League (Replay) 4:30 Netball – ANZ Championship Preview Show 5:30 Basketball – NBL (Highlights) 6pm Sky Sport – What’s On 6:30 Total Rugby 7pm L Rugby – Super Rugby Blues v Crusaders.

From Eden Park in Auckland.

9:35 L Rugby – Super Rugby Rebels v Cheetahs.

From AAMI Park in Melbourne.

11:05 White Collar PGR Mozzie puts himself in a vulnerable position when he goes to Peter and Neal for help finding someone important to him, whom he fears has been kidnapped.

Midnight Entertainment Tonight 12:25 Infomercials

11:05 The Late Show With David Letterman A late-night comedy and talk show.

12:05 Home Shopping 1:35 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

2:05 Home Shopping

Midnight Darts – Premier League (Replay) From the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow.

3am The Cricket Show 4am Football – A-League (Replay) Brisbane Roar v Perth Glory.

From Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

MAORI TV 10am Korero Mai 3 11am Toku Reo 3 Noon Korero Mai 3 1pm Toku Reo 3 3pm F Kai Time On The Road 3:30 The Backyardigans 3 2 4pm Miharo 3 2 4:30 Pukana Ka Pao 3 5pm Toi Whakaari 3 2 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga o te Motu 3 6:30 Ako 3 2

THE BOX 6am SVU MV 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Pawn Stars PG 7:40 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 8:05 Monk PGV 8:55 CSI MV 9:45 Law And Order MV 10:35 CSI – Miami MV 11:25 Criminal Minds 16VS 12:15 Top 20 Countdown M 1:05 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 1:30 CSI MV 2:20 SVU MV 3:10 Monk PGV 4pm Pawn Stars PG 4:30 The Simpsons PG 5pm CSI MV 6pm America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 6:30 The Simpsons PG 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 CSI – Miami MV 8:30 SVU MV 9:30 SVU MV 10:30 Law And Order MV 11:30 CSI – Miami MV

SATURDAY

12:30 Monk PGV 1:20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 1:45 SVU MV 2:35 Law And Order MV 3:30 SVU MV 4:20 SVU MV 5:10 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 5:35 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG

SKY SPORT 2 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 Swagger A series where youth become the directors and storytellers of their own stories, and share what is important to them.

8pm Hardcase PGR 3 8:30 The Kapa 3 9:30 Songs From The Inside AO 10pm Oruorua 3 10:30 Tribe 11pm Te Kaea 3 2 11:30 Closedown

DISCOVERY

MOVIES PREMIERE

6:30 Naked And Afraid PG 7:30 Man v Wild PG 8:30 Mythbusters PG 9:30 Bering Sea Gold Under The Ice PG 10:30 Gold Fever PG 11:30 Who The (Bleep) Did I Marry? M Noon Who The (Bleep) Did I Marry? M 12:30 Disappeared M 1:30 Fatal Encounters M 2:30 Gold Rush PG 3:30 Naked And Afraid PG 4:30 Deadliest Catch PG 5:30 Mythbusters PG 6:30 Mythbusters PG 7:30 River Monsters With Jeremy Wade PG 8:30 River Monsters – Untold Stories PG 9:30 Deadliest Catch PG 10:30 Abalone Wars PG 11:30 Auction Hunters

SATURDAY

Sherlock Holmes 2 – A Game of Shadows, 9:00pm on TV2

Midnight Auction Hunters 12:30 Dates From Hell M 1am Dates From Hell M 1:30 Backyard Oil PG 2am Factory Made PG 2:30 Deadliest Catch PG 3:30 Deadliest Catch PG 4:30 Deadliest Catch PG 5:30 Mythbusters PG

6:55 Biography – George Clooney PG 2009 7:50 Lay The Favourite MLS 2012 Comedy. Bruce Willis, Rebecca Hall.

9:25 Oblivion MVS 2013 Sci-fi. Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman.

11:30 Freeloaders 16LS 2012 Comedy. Olivia Munn, Nat Faxton.

12:55 Lay The Favourite MLS 2012 Comedy. Bruce Willis, Rebecca Hall.

2:30 Biography – George Clooney PG 2009 3:25 Oblivion MVS 2013 Sci-fi.

Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman.

5:30 Endure 16VL 2010 Thriller.

Devon Sawa, Tom Arnold.

7:05 The Campaign 16VLS 2012 Comedy.

Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis.

8:30 Twilight Saga – Breaking Dawn Part 2 MV 2012 Fantasy.

Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson.

10:30 After Earth MV 2013 Sci-fi.

Will Smith, Jaden Smith.

SATURDAY

12:10 Vanishing On Seventh Street ML 2010 Thriller. 1:40 The Campaign 16VLS 2012 Comedy.

3:05 Twilight Saga – Breaking Dawn Part 2 MV 2012 Fantasy.

5am After Earth MV 2013 Sci-fi.

The Late Show with David Letterman, 11:05pm on Prime

MOVIES GREATS 7:05 The Pursuit Of Happyness ML 2006 Drama.

Will Smith, Jaden Smith.

9am The Insider ML 1999 Drama.

Russell Crowe, Al Pacino, Diane Venora, Christopher Plummer.

11:35 Saving Private Ryan 16V 1998 Drama. Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns.

2:20 Little Miss Sunshine ML 2006 Comedy. Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear, Alan Arkin, Steve Carrell.

4:05 You, Me And Dupree MLS 2006 Comedy. Owen Wilson, Kate Hudson, Matt Dillon.

5:55 There Will Be Blood MV 2007 Drama. Daniel Day-Lewis.

8:30 As Good As It Gets ML 1997 Comedy. Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear.

10:50 Collateral MV 2004 Thriller.

Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx.

SATURDAY

12:50 You, Me And Dupree MLS 2006 Comedy. Owen Wilson, Kate Hudson, Matt Dillon.

2:40 As Good As It Gets ML 1997 Comedy. Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear.

4:55 Collateral MV 2004 Thriller.

Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx.

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6am The Cricket Show 7am Cricket – ICC U19 World Cup (Highlights) Semi-final Two – Australia v South Africa.

8am L Darts – Premier League From the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow.

11:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Sharks v Hurricanes.

From Kings Park in Durban, South Africa.

12:20 L Cycling – UCI Track World Championships Day Two. From Velodrome Alcides Nieto Patino in Cali, Columbia.

4pm Football – A-League (Replay) Adelaide United v Wellington Phoenix. From Coopers Stadium in Adelaide.

6pm The Cricket Show 7pm Basketball – NBL (Replay) New Zealand Breakers v Townsville Crocodiles. From North Shore Events Centre in Auckland.

9pm L Football – A-League Brisbane Roar v Perth Glory.

From Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

11pm Rowing – New Zealand Championships (Highlights) From Lake Ruataniwha.

SATURDAY

Midnight Golf – US PGA Tour (Highlights) Honda Classic – Round One. From Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

12:30 L Golf – European Tour Tshwane Open – Round Two. From Copperleaf Golf and Country Club in Centurion, South Africa.

4:30 Fox Sports News 5am Rowing – New Zealand Championships (Highlights) From Lake Ruataniwha.

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Friday, February 28, 2014

Sport

Naomi Cone, 17, leads the field around the bend during the Ashburton College athletics finals yesterday.

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Record books take a tumble

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By Jonathan Leask

jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

Five records fell at the Ashburton College athletics finals yesterday, including a 48-year-old mark owned by a former Commonwealth Games competitor.

There was joyous agony for Trevor Cochrane as his 48-yearold triple jump record was eclipsed by Gareth Hunt.

Hunt broke the under 15 triple

jump record held by Cochrane since 1966 of 11.89m, with Hunt leaping 11.93m.

“The irony is that he came to me just the other day and asked me how to triple jump.

“I must have showed him too well,” Cochrane said.

As the head of sport, Cochrane was the official referee for the day so was called upon to confirm the record breaking effort,

and after checking every avenue thoroughly to confirm it was legitimate he had to concede the record.

“Records are made to be broken and it’s been mine for 48 years.

“It would have been nice to have it for another two years but I’m thrilled for Gareth.”

Hunt wasn’t the only record breaker in the under 15 boys.

Alin Onicas smashed a 27-yearold record for the under 15 discus.

Brad Gordon’s record throw of 36.39 in 1986 was bettered by 5.03m when Onicas threw 41.42m.

There was a third record set in the under 15 boys as Tuakana Kamoe’s shot put of 12.01m eclipsed Stuart Kirk’s 1996 effort of 11.71m.

Ali Pelesikoti claimed the under 19 boys’ discus record by just 0.6cm, with his 42.21 bigger than Matthew Haselden’s 42.15 in 1987.

Nete Caucau added almost a metre to the under 19 boys’ shot put, beating Toafa Touli’s 13.61m from last year with a throw of 14.2m.

Mt Hutt College’s athletes have their turn on Wednesday.

■ GOLF

Australians leading the pack

By DanieL RichaRDson There’s a four-way argument at the top of the New Zealand Open leaderboard after the first round and the leading quartet are all Australians.

Andrew Dodt, Terry Pilkadaris, Jake Stirling and Scott Strange finished their opening 18 holes yesterday at six-under the card.

All four players took on the Millbrook Resort course and liked what they saw as they turned in birdie-soaked rounds,

while The Hills proved tougher.

The revamped New Zealand Open, which has taken on a proam format, sees players navigate a round at The Hills and the nearby Millbrook Resort during the first two days, with the final two rounds to be played at The Hills this weekend.

The leading foursome hold a one-stroke advantage over five other golfers, including Kiwi Mark Brown, who are tied for fifth at five-under. Fellow Kiwis Mathew Perry, Dominic Barson and Richard Lee were among a

gaggle of players tied for 10th at four-under.

Dodt, who has father-in-law Brett Odgers on the bag this week, said he was looking forward to playing at The Hills today given he finished second at the New Zealand Open when it was held at Sir Michael Hill’s course in 2010.

“Yeah, I am. I’m not really excited about the weather, though, and what’s to come,” Dodt said.

Showers are forecast for today, with some predictions tipping them to be heavy, so Dodt, a

Mark Brown: One off the lead

former European Tour regular, said it was a good feeling to have a decent score on the board from the first round. “[To] get off to a good start, you feel like you’re in front of

the field a bit. If the weather is pretty ordinary, a good round today makes up for that ... I played four years in Europe so hopefully I go alright.”

Southland’s Vaughan McCall was the leading amateur after the first round as he signed for a three-under 69 to be in a share of 17th.

New Zealanders David Klein and Nick Gillespie also finished at three-under for the day, alongside McCall in a share of 17th.

Daniel Pearce finished on par (72) for the day.

- APNZ