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A Hinds fireman has slammed a proposal that could dramatically change the way rural fire services are run in Mid Canterbury.

The Department of Internal Affairs yesterday released a discussion document that outlined three different options for the future structure of fire services in New Zealand.

The document is the Government’s response to the findings of the independent Fire Review Panel, which called for reform in 2012.

The review found that fire services

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were under increased pressure, resulting in health and safety issues for rural firefighters, shortages of volunteers, inefficiencies and unclear lines of responsibility.

The three proposed options range from making small changes to the existing structure to completely overhauling the way fire services are delivered.

The first option, called “enhanced status quo”, would see urban, rural and volunteer fire services remain as separate entities and better support would be available for volunteer brigades.

The second option would establish

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There would be increased oversight and national support for fire services through service agreements.

The third and final option would disestablish Rural Fire Authorities and incorporate volunteer brigades into one national service.

That third option means the Ashburton District Council would no longer have any role in delivering rural fire services.

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Snoop Dogg’s newfound respect Rapper Snoop Dogg has deliberately toned down his provocative rhymes in recent years after waves of criticism that his music was misogynistic. The Gin and Juice hitmaker has often courted controversy for his edgy lyrics, but he has now confessed a newfound respect for women has sparked a clean-up of his songwriting. He tells Sky News, “I am more sensitive and more vulnerable writing-wise and accepting a woman for being a beautiful person, as opposed to me saying she is a b**ch or a whore ... That was how I was trained when I first started, so I have no regrets ... As I grew I fell in love with my wife and started to love my mother, my grandmother and my daughter. I understood what a woman was and I started to write and express that.”

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Islamic community ‘disadvantaged’ The managing director of one the newest Kiwisaver schemes, Brian Henry, said the Government’s decision to remove the $1000 kickstart incentive to join a scheme has disadvantaged many members of the Islamic community.

He said that for years, Kiwisaver generally had excluded the Islamic community because they had high ethical requirements for any investment. The Amanah Kiwisaver Plan was launched in January by Ethnic Affairs Minister Sam Lotu Iiga. Mr Henry has written to Prime Minister John Key protesting at the changes. “Under [Islamic] ethical rules they do not invest in money lending, interest-based products (known as usury to Christians); alcohol, gambling, machines of war, pornography, tobacco and no pork,” the letter said. He said the Islamic community was dismayed to have lost the $1000 kickstart before the offer had time to be understood by the many who sought a high level of ethics in relation to where they invested their money.

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Humperdinck thinks Eurovision is unfair Veteran crooner Engelbert Humperdinck has criticised organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest and accused them of running an “unfair” competition which is politically-motivated to ensure the UK rarely wins. The Release Me hitmaker represented his native Britain in the annual sing-off in Azerbaijan in 2012 but finished second-tolast with a measly 12 points. Humperdinck had been placed first on the bill and felt like he had been forgotten by the time all 25 acts had performed and the voting began, and now he has accused organisers of regularly setting up the contest so the UK suffers a humiliating defeat.

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Baby for Knightley British actress Keira Knightley has become a first-time mother. Multiple sources tell Eonline the Atonement beauty and her rocker husband, James Righton, recently welcomed their first child together, although details have yet to be revealed. Fans have also reported sightings of the new parents out and about with their new bundle of joy near their north London home on Twitter over the weekend. Representatives for the couple, which wed in 2013, have yet to comment on the news.

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Le Bon battling depression Veteran supermodel Yasmin Le Bon is battling depression. The former catwalk star, 50, who is married to Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon, has been grappling with mental illness for many years and faces a daily struggle to keep the condition in check.

She tells Britain’s Red magazine, “I have had real depression. It’s a running battle every day and I’ve worked very hard at it.

I’m in control of it but it’s there all the time ... I haven’t (taken medication) but I would if I felt myself really on the edge and needed extra help ... (I am a) melancholy person. But melancholy’s beautiful; it’s not something to be frightened of.

It’s a very relevant emotion to have.

You can’t deny all the different emotions – you can spend your whole life denying anger, which I have done, but you can’t get rid of it. It’s there for a reason, you’ve just got to learn how to use it.”

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By Caitlin Porter

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Many of the almost 200 people in MidSouth Canterbury who were clients of a soon-to-close counselling service might have to drive to Christchurch for help, it was claimed yesterday.

National counselling and relationship education service provider Relationships Aotearoa will close tomorrow after contract talks with the Government fell through. Barnardos, Family Works, Stand Children’s Services and Lifeline will assume the roles filled by the service.

The Ashburton office closed on Tuesday and five staff in Mid-South Canterbury will lose their jobs.

Figures released to the Guardian show Relationships Aotearoa was working with 192 people in the Ashburton and Timaru areas. It had 121 open service files at the end of last week.

Relationships Aotearoa’s capabilities advisor Sonny Thomas said Mid Canterbury people would need to travel to Christchurch to access many services previously offered by his organisation.

Last week, he said Relationships Aotearoa was the only local provider of victim and perpetrator courses, safety, domestic violence and parenting through separation programmes, and probation related services.

“We had to call every single client on our books and cancel bookings and counsellors are now going through and closing their files and tidying up and packing boxes,” Mr Thomas said.

The Guardian asked the Ministry of Social Development how these people would access services. In a statement, it said transition planning was under way and it was too early to provide details at a regional level.

Ashburton’s Restorative Justice co-

ordinator Toni Sowman said the closure was a huge loss.

Relationships Aotearoa was the only provider of anger management counselling in Ashburton.

Mrs Sowman often referred people to the service but until another local provider was found, people would have to travel and fund their own counselling or be referred back to the courts, she said.

The Ministry of Justice confirmed it was in contact with Relationships Aotearoa about client transfers.

People unable to attend court-mandated services because of the shut-down would not be in breach of court orders, it confirmed.

Ashburton Presbyterian Support manager Jackie Girvan said Presbyterian Support Upper South Island would today discuss local issues from the closure of Relationships Aotearoa, in Christchurch..

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Mr Geddes also criticised the Department of Internal Affairs for releasing the document to media before it was available to members of the industry.

Hinds chief fire officer Dave Kingsbury had not read the document yesterday afternoon, but he believed changes to rural services are not necessary.

“I don’t know what the hell they are trying to achieve,” he said.

“At the end of the day all rural fire require is protection.”

He slammed any move to disestablish rural fire services.

“Because of our location we will always be a rural unit,” he said.

“We’re in the bloody country for God’s sake, why can’t they understand that.”

Internal Affairs minister Peter Dunne will visit Ashburton tonight to discuss the proposals with local firefighters.

“We need every frontline firefighter we have to keep providing their essential services,” he said.

“But we also need to better support our volunteers, to make sure we are meeting the needs of communities, and to ensure the structures behind all fire services are as efficient and effective as possible.”

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New Zealand songwriter and musician Liam Kennedy-Clark, of Ashburton, is making a name for himself in Australia.

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Acclaimed country music singer Liam Kennedy-Clark is making himself known in Australia and will soon be on trans-Tasman television screens.

The 17-year-old former Mid Cantabrian has secured a spot on the live audition round of Australian X-Factor, and is pretty happy with his feat.

He tried his hand at the New Zealand version of X-Factor back in 2013, and managed to fight his way into the top 24.

Liam left Ashburton College at the

end of last year, and in March headed off to the Sunshine Coast to live and work.

His road to Australian X-Factor began back in January at a country music festival in Tamworth.

“The producers of the show chased me up, and tried calling me and came along to a few gigs and asked me to come audition for the show, I decided I would and just see what happens.”

He sang twice at an initial audition – The Long Run by The Eagles and Bless The Broken Road by Rascal Flatts - and

he impressed the show’s three producers. He will now perform before judges Guy Sebastian, Dannii Minogue, James Blunt and Chris Isaac. “[Then] the next step is the ‘bootcamp’ round, which, like the New Zealand X-Factor, sees two more rounds of performing both solo, and in groups.”

The show has yet to start in New Zealand and Australia, but Liam said the audition round will be filmed over the next few weeks and it will be at least another few weeks before it is shown in New Zealand.

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Hydroslides ’needed now’

By Sue NewmaN

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If the Ashburton District Council sticks with its first choice plan, building hydroslides at the EA Networks Centre in the 2016/2017 financial year, the Ashburton Stadium Complex Trust is confident the community can raise its share of the $2.7 million needed.

Trust chairman Maurice Myers spoke during day two of the council’s long-term plan hearings and said the fundraising campaign for the two hydroslides would be short and sharp. There were already indications some sponsors would up their contributions if the project went ahead, he said.

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The trust wanted the hydroslides built as quickly as possible to ensure the sports centre had something to offer teenagers.

“We’re saying the demand won’t go away. It’s here now.

We need these now, not in three years. The hydroslides were always in the original concept for the overall development but for political purposes were taken out and treated as a separate discussion point.”

A report commissioned by the council on the viability of hydroslides painted a picture of a facility that would run at a loss, but that report used flawed population data and was at best, very conservative, Mr Myers

said. “The worst case scenario for the hydoslides is that they’ll be cash neutral. The key to profitability is good management and we have that,” Mr Myers said. “The trust is committed to this project and we want to make it happen.”

He urged councillors to vote the project into the long-term plan for 2016/2017.

Users wouldn’t be limited to Ashburton, they would come from around Canterbury, vicechairman Bryan Donaldson said.

For the facility to be well used, however, two slides were needed, one slower and one a signature ride, he said.

“We want a facility that will

pull people into Ashburton.”

The trust believed it could raise its share of the money and have the project built and ready to use within 18 months.

Fundraising could be wrapped up within 12 months.

Right now it was in a holding pattern until the council decided whether it would provide funding, and when, he said.

Operating costs of the hydroslides are likely to be between $20,000 and $50,000 a year and they are conservatively budgeted to run at a profit of $58,000.

The project attracted 275 submissions, 111 in support of construction in 2016/2017 and 162 against.

A woman is in hospital with serious injuries after an incident at Talley’s in Fairton on Friday.

According to a mission report for the Westpac emergency helicopter service, a 42-year-old woman was flown to Christchurch Hospital from Ashburton after she was hit on the head by a crate. A spokesman for St John said they sent an ambulance and the rescue helicopter to the scene at 6.54am, and the woman was transported to hospital in a serious condition.

A spokeswoman for Worksafe NZ said the incident was under investigation. Talley’s did not respond to a request for comment by deadline yesterday.

Police notebook Incidents reported yesterday: - A stolen vehicle was found burnt out and partly submerged in a river.

- A quantity of stolen property was recovered, and inquiries are continuing.

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Colin Clemens wanted the council to change its approach to roading and to adopt a policy similar to that used by the Southland District Council. A variable rate is used according to the standard of a road. If a road is upgraded for a change of land use then the landowner is expected to make a contribution towards road maintenance. “It’s time for council to be proactrive rather than reactive. Change to a targeted variable rate and have less emphasis on the lolly items.”

Man avoids jail over laser An Auckland man who shone a laser into the cockpits of an Air New Zealand plane and police helicopter has avoided jail time and a hefty fine.

Jesse James Halpin appeared in the North Shore District Court yesterday, where he was sentenced to supervision and community work.

Halpin shone a green laser directly at an Air New Zealand plane, from North Head Reserve, as the aircraft was coming in to land at Auckland Airport about 8.30pm on April 4.

Judge Lawrence Hinton said the pilot was alerted to the act by a bright green beam, which momentarily distracted him from the landing procedure.

About half an hour later, the police Eagle helicopter flew over North Head Reserve.

Again, the 27-year-old man shone a laser beam directly at the aircraft, and into the cockpit.

Judge Hinton said this impaired the pilot’s capacity to safely fly the helicopter, for a short period of time.

The judge said Halpin had told police that in hindsight he realised how dangerous this was.

A victim impact statement from the Air New Zealand pilot explained that laser strike was so dangerous because at night a pilots’ eyes are adjusted to seeing in the dark.

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Waste audit

Conflict over wheelie bins

By Sue NewmaN

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When Ashburton District councillors began deliberations on submissions on the district’s long-term plan, they found themselves mired in conflict over wheelie bins.

After lengthy community consultation scrapping rubbish bags and replacing these with wheelie bins, the community gave a mandate for change. In October the council signed off a commitment to a wheelie bin kerbside rubbish and recycling collection to begin in the 2017/2018 financial year.

The new service, however, will push rates up that year by 11 per cent and for many submitters on the long-term plan that big increase was unpalatable.

Seventy-six individuals

made submissions on wheelie bins, many wanting them scrapped and most were concerned about their impact on rates.

As deliberations got under way, finance committee chairman Neil Brown had to remind several councillors that the wheelie bin deal was not up for discussion, but the way it was financed was.

The bins will come with a $2.1 million price tag for the collection service in year one, dropping to $1.9 million in year two.

The current black bag system costs $1.3 million a year to run plus the cost of council approved rubbish bags, about $600 per household per year, putting the two services on a par in year two.

The council could spread the cost of the new service

over two years to avoid the rates spike in year three, but that would mean ratepayers would be paying for something they were yet to receive, Mr Brown said.

With the new service still three years out, the cost given was at best an estimate, he said.

“We believe it will be cheaper when we get there as it will be refined as we go along.

There’s no revisiting wheelie bins. We’ve decided to do this, it’s now just the dollars we’ll work through and they’ll get cheaper not dearer.”

While the council had decided to extend the wheelie bin service to Fairton, on the back of strong opposition from residents, that option has now been removed from the plan.

Waste expert Sheryl Stivens wants the Ashburton District Council to consider undertaking an energy use and a waste and recycling audit for its art and heritage centre and the EA Networks Centre. With a swimming pool complex there could be significant savings if alternative heating systems such as solar were considered, she said. Mrs Stivens also supported the introduction of wheelie bins, saying that while they might not be the perfect answer to recycling they were an improvement on bins that let rubbish blow around the streets.

Roading dollars Fonterra regional relations manager Michael Hide says the district’s roading network is critical to the success of his company both in vehicle maintenance and in providing a collection network.

While Fonterra supported the Ashburton District Council allocating more money to road repairs, it did question where this money was spent. ‘You appear to have no spending plan for your extra money. Your information on your roading network is not as strong as it could be and I guess we’re hoping you’ll spend this money wisely,” he said.

Dump station Roger Smith wants the Ashburton District Council to relocate its motorhome dump station in Rakaia and he also wanted to see a dump station installed in Ashburton.

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Help could be costly

By Daisy HuDson

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Asking for government support could come with a price tag of up to $12,000 a month for Our Lady of the Snows School.

Limited Statutory Manager Virginia Noonan has been working with the school after its board of trustees requested Ministry of Education intervention over governance issues.

Mrs Noonan will spend at least several weeks working on the school’s communication

and employment issues. However that support does come at a cost.

Ministry head of sector enablement and support Katrina Casey said schools meet the cost of a limited statutory manager out of their operational grants.

“There is no set cost for a commissioner or limited statutory manager, as it depends on the issues the school faces,” she said.

“The hourly rates reflect the fact these roles are highly skilled - for example legal or

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$1.5m for Rakaia complex ‘an investment’

accounting expertise may be needed at some schools.”

Ms Casey said the average payment for appointees is $109 per hour, with a range of between $80 and $200. On average appointees work 35 hours a month, but it can range from 20 to 60 hours a month.

That means Our Lady of the Snows School could be footing a bill of anywhere between $1600 to $12,000 per month.

Ms Casey said in cases where funding a limited statutory manager would put the school

at financial risk, the ministry would look at whether the school needed financial assistance to meet the costs.

“Schools typically find that having a limited statutory manager brings about valuable change, and puts the school back on a sound footing,” she said.

Mrs Noonan said she believed Our Lady of the Snows School was in a financial position that would enable it to meet the costs associated with her appointment.

Top 10 ranking It’s been a long, slow climb, but the Ashburton District Council has now earned itself a top 10 ranking among New Zealand’s local authorities for the quality of its website. Last year it came in 40th slot among the country’s 78 local authorities; this year it earned itself a sixth placing. And the dramatic rise on the rankings table has reinforced the amount of work staff have put into developing a well structured, easy to use and informative website, council information systems manager Gordon Tupper said. Over the past 24 months a new website has been launched with redesigned and redefined content and this has made a significant difference to the readability and functionality of the site, Mr Tupper said.

Virtues Trust Diane Candy has made a pitch to the Ashburton District Council to adopt a virtues based approach to running the district. She offered councillors an introductory course in her philosophy and suggested she could come on board as a virtues facilitator. “The most dangerous saying is ‘this is the how we’ve always done it, I challenge councillors to look at doing things a little differently.”

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Kay Allen asked the Ashburotn District Council to consider erecting public toilets in McClimont Green in Mt Somers, at a hearing on the district’s long-term plan.

This project could be carried out at the same time as toilets were installed in the village’s fire station, she submitted.

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If the Ashburton District Council agrees to lend Sport Rakaia $1.5 million dollars, that money will be an investment, not a gift, says the organisation’s acting secretary Mark Hanrahan.

His committee plans to raise $3.5 million of the $5 million the complex will cost and it plans to have that money raised by the end of next year, he told district councillors yesterday during day two of hearings on the district’s long-term plan.

The council’s commitment of $1.5 million was critical to the project, there was no plan B, Mr Hanrahan said, but the actual money would not be needed until the end of next year.

“We see this as a capital only investment for council. It’s an investment in the Rakaia footprint and it will have many benefits now and into the future. We’re not asking the council to build it or administer it, we’re just asking for an investment.”

The complex is planned to include the existing squash courts, indoor court areas for other sports and meeting and social rooms.

“We’ve asked the local community to stand up and be counted and they have, this is why I’m here today, asking the council to do the same. We need council’s support and commitment from the outset to lock and load it.”

The sports complex committee will have its fundraising plan finalised by the end of the year and hopes to go to tender with the project in mid-2016.

When councillors challenged the need for a sports complex at Rakaia when the EA Networks Centre was just 20 minutes down the road, Mr Hanrahan said there were growing needs in Rakaia and centralisation of all facilities wasn’t necessarily a good thing.

When asked if the project could be pushed out a year or two it was an unequivocal no from Mr Hanrahan. “We have a goal and that’s what we’re striving for.”

A total of 264 submissions were made on the council’s proposal to invest $1.5 million in the Rakaia Sports Complex, 98 in support and 166 against.

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A 12-week-old baby called Angus and his mum Andrea could have played an ace card that will keep disposable nappies out of landfill.

Concerned about the impact of disposable nappies on the environment, Andrea Moore submitted on the Ashburton District Council’s long-term plan and raised two issues she believed would help the council’s drive towards zero waste.

Mrs Moore asked the council to help fund a series of workshops with Kate Meads, on waste-free parenting. She also promotes the use of cloth nappies. Parents pay to attend the workshops but receive $100 worth of cloth nappies along with instructions how to use these and how to become a waste-free parent.

Other local authorities including Selwyn, Timaru and Waitaki fund these workshops and Mrs Moore wanted Ashburton to do the same.

She also made a pitch for the council to provide a greater subsidy for parents to use disposable nappy bags that can be left at the Ashburton Resource Recovery Park where they are collected by Envirocomp nappy composting service.

As a new mum, Mrs Moore said she wanted to ensure she parented in a environmentally sustainable way and she believes the council has a strong role to play in providing options for parents when it came to keeping disposable nappies out of landfill.

The council already subsidises the disposal nappy bags by $1, but Mrs Moore is asking for this to be increased.

“We need to raise the profile of the service too as very few people know it exists,” she said.

The Envirocomp plant in North Canterbury can compost about 60,000 nappies per month.

The council had a big role to play in ensuring parents were aware of the options for keeping nappies out of landfill by promoting cloth nappy education and by increasing the subsidy on disposable nappy bags, Mrs Moore said.

And the council liked what they heard.

When they started deliberations after hearing more than 50 submissions on a range of subjects, they dealt with recycling first up. When its waste minimisation plan is reviewed later this year, cloth nappy education and disposable nappy bag subsidies will be up for consideration.

Ann Hamilton made a submission at a hearing on the district’s long-term plan that the Ashburton District Council should discontinue the fluoridation of Methven’s water supply, saying it was unsafe and ineffective.

Ashburton Youth The Ashburton Youth Council has put the weight of its members behind building hydroslides at the EA Networks Centre in 2016/2017 and for the council to invest $1.5 million in the proposed Rakaia Sports Complex.

Road Cops Reality television show Road Cops has been confirmed as the interim replacement for embattled current affairs show Campbell Live.

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Kicked off flight Property tycoon and former politician Sir Bob Jones is unlikely to be charged after upsetting cabin crew and being kicked off a flight yesterday. Passengers applauded when he was told to get off the Air New Zealand plane before it left Auckland for Wellington yesterday. The incident unfolded after Sir Bob, who was seated in an exit row, refused to say “yes” when asked if he could open the exit in an emergency, one witness said.

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Burglars hit Mount Hutt College

By Daisy HuDson

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One of Mount Hutt College’s biggest nights of the year has been marred by burglars.

The college office was broken into at about 2am on Friday morning, just hours after the

school’s ball wrapped up.

Principal John Schreurs said he was alerted to the break-in after the school’s alarm system was activated.

There was nobody at the college when he arrived, and he instructed the alarm company to call the police.

The break-in has caused an administration headache for the college as staff try to establish exactly what was taken.

Among the missing items was money paid to the school for ball photo orders.

Mr Schreurs said student medication was also held in the

area that was broken into and staff were working to see if any of that was taken.

“We’re just trying to get a handle on what went missing,” he said.

“It’s a bit frustrating.”

A door was also damaged during the break-in.

Mr Schreurs was not sure if the incident was related to the college ball in any way.

“Maybe they thought there was some money from the ball there,” he said.

Methven police did not respond to requests for comment by deadline yesterday.

■ HARNESS JEWELS

■ HAMMER ATTACK

Hammer attack in Auckland One man was arrested and another hospitalised after reports of a hammer attack in north Auckland that put a suburban street in lockdown.

Armed police cordoned off Camrose Place in Glenfield, on Auckland’s North Shore, about 10am yesterday after a man was assaulted.

It was initially understood that the man was assaulted with a hammer.

The property and surrounding streets were put on lockdown and swarmed by the armed offenders squad, who even-

tually arrested a 53-year-old man more than two hours after the incident began.

The man was charged with charged with assault and threatening behaviour and will appear in the North Shore District Court on June 2.

One male patient was transported to North Shore Hospital in a moderate condition, and was in a stable condition late yesterday.

Police were investigating the circumstances of the incident.

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NBS the winner by three heads It was a spirited race with a photo finish and NBS was the winner by three heads.

The East Street bank was yesterday named the winner of the Harness Jewels shop window competition, for a dayat-the-races display featuring a jockey, a tote-cum-cash machine, plenty of discarded betting slips and a trio of wellgroomed race-going mannequin heads.

For the winners, Amanda Mackenzie said the display was modelled on the ideal outing to the Harness Jewels – and the rocking horse could have been replaced by a real horse had the bank more room.

Judge Craig Harrison, speaking for fellow judges Hokonui radio presenter Phill Hooper and Ashburton Guardian

general manager Desme Daniels, said it was a close-run competition and that Classic Clothing’s classy display framed by cut-out golden horseshoes was another standout among the entries.

The competition was part of this week’s build-up to the Harness Jewels, a two-day racing event that Mr Harrison expected to bring plenty of business to Ashburton’s expectant shops, accommodation providers, bars, cafes and restaurants.

“Most certainly, I’d say this will be a very big weekend from Friday night right through to the second day of racing on Sunday.”

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Rotorua police are trying to work out how a man came to be found dead in a city stream.

Police say they provisionally know how the man died but they need to carry out more work to establish the exact circumstances that led to his death.

“It is still too soon to speculate as to whether his death is suspicious or not, so at this stage it remains an unexplained death,” said a police spokeswoman.

“At that point we will be appealing for

assistance from the community to piece together his last movements.”

A post mortem examination took place on Tuesday to find out how the man died.

Police continued to search the stream on Tuesday and the walkway behind Ruth Street, Fordlands, was closed.

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In it for the long haul Stu Oldham

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armers and the economy they fuel have moderate expectations ahead of Fonterra announcing its farmgate milk price forecast for the new season.

The co-operative releases its forecast price for the 2015/16 season today, closing the door on a dreadful year in which the price continued its tumble from record highs.

The country’s second biggest dairy co-op, Westland Milk, yesterday said it expected to pay between $5.60 and $6 per kilogram of milk solids next season.

Westland’s expectations did not include whatever it holds back to grow the company, but there is every chance its price will help many do more than break even.

Economists have done all they can to keep farmers informed about how Fonterra will plan the next season, with conflicting guesses confounding more than helping. By late yesterday, ANZ expected the price to be in the $5 to $5.25kg/MS, while ASB expected up to $5.70 unless Fonterra stayed conservative with $5kg/MS. These predictions mean nought given Fonterra sets its own prices and the previous season has shown what happens when forecasts promise much but deliver little.

This week, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy told farmers the outlook was good for the medium to long term even if the world is awash with relatively cheap milk.

The investment in Mid Canterbury’s dairy and supportive industries ably demonstrates how much farmers and their province are tied to making the most of the long haul.

It would be naïve to think dairy, or any other agricultural sector, was the place to make a quick buck and equally, it would be naïve to see this and next season in isolation.

Echoing the banks, Mr Guy this week urged farmers to concentrate on the things they needed to help their businesses ride out these testing times.

Today’s milk price forecast will be the first real indication of how testing these times may be.

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he fall of Ramadi to Islamic State troops was not a big deal.

The city was deep inside IS-held territory, IS fighters had controlled 80 per cent of it since March, and we already knew that the Iraqi army can’t fight.

Even so, Islamic State is not going to take much more of Iraq. What it doesn’t already hold is either Shia or just not Arab at all (Kurdistan), and that is not fertile ground for Sunni Arab fanatics.

The fall of Palmyra two days later was a very big deal, because it was clear evidence that the Syrian army’s morale was starting to crumble. It was doing quite well until last summer and even regaining ground from the insurgents, but the tide has now turned. After every defeat and retreat, it gives up more easily at the next stop. It may be too late already, but at best the Syrian regime is now in the Last Chance Saloon.

The Syrian army is very tired and short of manpower after four years of war, but what is really making the difference is that the insurgents are now united in two powerful groups rather than being split into dozens of bickering fragments.

Rescuing Syria may be the only sensible option, writes London-based independent Canadian journalist, syndicated columnist and military historian Gwynne Dyer.

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Unfortunately, both of those groups are Islamist fanatics.

Islamic State and the Nusra Front are both “takfiri” groups who believe that Muslims who do not follow their own extreme version of Sunni Islam are “apostates”, not real Muslims, and that they deserve to be killed.

Around one-fifth of Syria’s population are “apostates” by this definition – Alawites and other Shias – and the Druze and Christian minorities are also at great risk.

An Islamist victory in Syria could entail the death of millions. It would also cause panic in the neighbouring Arab countries – Lebanon, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

Yet no nearby Arab country will put troops into Syria to stop the looming disaster, because they cannot imagine fighting fellow Sunnis in Syria in order to save the Shia regime of Bashar al Assad.

At this point Barack Obama has only two options: save the Syrian regime, or let it go under and live with the consequences.

He should not put American troops on the ground in Syria, but he could provide military and economic aid to the Syrian regime – and, more importantly, put US airpower at the service of the Syrian army.

Even that might not save Assad’s regime, but with more and better weapons and US air support, the Syrian army might be able to regain its balance.

If Obama did that he would be alienating two major allies, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. But if he doesn’t do it, very bad things may follow.

US planes are already bombing Islamic State (and the Nusra Front too, in practice) all over northern Syria, but they did not bomb the IS troops attacking Palmyra.

That was a deliberate deci-

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sion, even though Palmyra would probably not have fallen if Obama had given the order.

The US President didn’t do that because he is still stuck in the fantasy-land of an American-trained “third force” that will defeat both Islamic State and the Assad regime.

Saving the Syrian regime is a deeply unattractive choice, because it is a brutally repressive dictatorship.

It’s only redeeming virtues are that it is not genocidal, and does not threaten all of the neighbours.

Waiting until the Syrian regime is already failing to intervene is not a good option; decision time is now.

Obama’s reluctance to decide is entirely understandable, but rescuing Assad is the least bad option.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries

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■ INDIA

In brief Fire kills 38 A fire at a nursing home in central China has left at least 38 people dead, with bodies burned beyond recognition and wheelchairs reduced to charred frames. The fire broke out in an apartment building at a privately-owned old people’s home in Pingdingshan, state news agency Xinhua said.

The building was built from steel with flammable foam fillings, the state-run China News Service said yesterday.

- AFP

Bomb found About 20,000 residents in the western German city of Cologne are being forced to evacuate their homes after authorities discovered a 200kg World War Two bomb.

Schools and kindergartens remained closed and dozens of ambulances were on the scene to evacuate residents of a nursing home. The deactivation of the bomb, which was found near Muelheim bridge crossing the Rhine River, is planned for today.

- AP

Pygmy hippo born

An Indian boy plays with water at a pond on a hot summer day in Hyderabad, India.

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More deaths in heatwave More than 1100 people have now died in the major heatwave sweeping India, and forecasters warn searing temperatures will continue.

Southern India has borne the brunt of the hot, dry conditions and many of the victims are construction workers, elderly or homeless people unable to heed official advice to stay indoors.

Roads have melted in New Delhi, where forecasters said they expected the high temperatures to continue into next week - adding to the misery of thousands living on the capital’s streets with little shelter from the sun.

Brahma Prakash Yadav, di-

rector of Indian Meteorological Department, said top temperatures in the capital would remain around 45°C - the national benchmark for a heatwave.

“Maximum temperatures won’t fall substantially. However, major relief can be expected from June 2 as there are indications of good showers,” he said.

Hospitals in the worst-affected states are on alert to treat victims of heatstroke and authorities advised people to stay indoors and drink plenty of water. Hundreds of people - mainly from the poorest sections of society - die at the height of summer every year across the country, while tens of thou-

sands suffer power cuts from an overburdened electricity grid.

Authorities in the worst-hit state of Andhra Pradesh in southern India, where nearly 900 people have died since May 18, called for emergency water distribution areas to be set up.

However, P. Tulsi Rani, special commissioner for disaster management in the state, said meteorologists were forecasting a dip in temperatures in the coming days.

In the neighbouring state of Telangana, where temperatures hit 48°C at the weekend, more than 200 people have died in the last week.

Eleven people were confirmed to have died in the west-

ern state of Orissa and another 13 succumbed to the heat in the eastern state of West Bengal, where unions urged drivers to stay off the roads during the day.

Residents of Gurgaon - a high-rise satellite city that is home to many of the city’s workers - suffered power cuts of up to 10 hours a day as the electricity grid struggled to cope with the demand from millions of air conditioners.

The monsoon is forecast to hit the southern state of Kerala towards the end of this month before sweeping across the country, but it will be weeks before the rains reach the arid plains.

- AFP

■ KENYA

Kenyan offers livestock to wed Malia Obama A Kenyan lawyer has reportedly offered US president Barack Obama 50 cows and other assorted livestock in exchange for his 16-year old daughter Malia’s hand in marriage.

Felix Kiprono said he was willing to pay 50 cows, 70 sheep and 30 goats in order to fulfil his dream of marrying the first daughter.

“I got interested in her in 2008,” Kiprono said, in an in-

terview with The Nairobian newspaper yesterday.

At that time President Obama was running for office for the first time and Malia was a 10-year-old.

“As a matter of fact, I haven’t dated anyone since and promise to be faithful to her. I have shared this with my family and they are willing to help me raise the bride price,” he said.

Kiprono said he intended to

put his offer of marriage to Obama and hopes the president will bring his daughter with him when he makes his first presidential visit to Kenya, the country where his father was born, in July.

Obama’s Kenyan grandmother, who is in her early 90s, still lives in western Kenya, home to a number of the president’s relatives.

“I am currently drafting a

letter to Obama asking him to please have Malia accompany him for this trip. I hope the embassy will pass the letter to him,” he said.

The young lawyer, whose age was not revealed, said he had already planned his proposal, which would be made on a hill near his rural village.

Kiprono said that as a couple he and the young Obama would lead “a simple life”.

- AFP

Hippo, hippo, hooray! Melbourne Zoo’s pygmy hippo Petre has given birth. The calf is the first of the endangered species to be born at the zoo since 1981. Keepers were able to observe the calf’s arrival via CCTV just before noon on Monday. It’s the first for father Felix and the fourth for mother Petre. Petre and her baby, whose gender is still unknown, have spent a few days bonding and feeding in private since the birth.

- AAP

Gallstones stolen A southern Queensland man has been charged for allegedly stealing cattle gallstones from an abattoir outside Toowoomba. The 38-year-old is accused of stealing the gallstones, which can be worth around $20,000 per kilogram as a by-product, over six months from the Oakey slaughterhouse. - AAP

Clinton nears Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel has topped the Forbes list of the world’s most powerful women for a fifth year, but Hillary Clinton is snapping at her heels. Behind them came Melinda Gates, who cochairs the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation with her billionaire philanthropist husband, US federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen and General Motors CEO Mary Barra.

IMF chief Christine Lagarde was in sixth place and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff came in seventh.

The top 10 was rounded out by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg (No.8), Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube (No.9) and US First Lady Michelle Obama.

- AFP

23 killed in Nigeria Suspected Fulani herdsmen have killed at least 23 people in Benue in central Nigeria, the latest clash in a long-running battle with farming communities in the restive region. The Fulani, who are mostly Muslim, have been blamed for waves of attacks on largely Christian agrarian groups, with tensions high over access to land and other basic rights. Fulani groups have accused farmers in Benue of stealing cattle.

- AFP

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■ NEW ZEALAND WOOL

NZ heads for lowest wool clip in six years

BY TINA MORRISON

ing to Christchurch-based New Zealand Wool Services International, a unit of Australia’s Lempriere and the nation’s largest wool scourer and exporter.

New Zealand’s wool production has slumped in line with a reduction in the national sheep

flock, which last year dipped below 30 million for the first time since 1943.

Farmers in search of higher returns are converting their operations to dairy and switching to higher yielding meat breeds such as finn and texel and

away from the traditional woolfocused romney. Recent drought conditions have also dented the wool yield.

“Production is tracking the decline in sheep numbers and given that it has been a relatively dry season, you will be hitting quite

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Westland Milk Products, New Zealand’s second-largest dairy cooperative, affirmed its milk payout for the 2014-15 season and forecast an increased payout in 2016, when it expects Chinese whole milk powder buyers to return to the market.

The Hokitika-based company will pay $4.90 to $5.10 per kilogram of milk solids before retentions this season, having reduced its forecast for the payment for a third time in April.

For 2015-16, it expects the payout to rise to between $5.60 and $6.00/kgMS. Westland’s payout guidance comes a day before an announcement is expected from Fonterra Cooperative Group, which was holding its board meeting yesterday. Fonterra last month cut its forecast payout for the current season to $4.50/kgMS from $4.70/kgMS. Analysts in a BusinessDesk survey say the forecast for next season may be $5.50/kgMS to $5.75/kgMS. Westland chief executive Rod Quin said while his company’s projection “might be more optimistic than some in the New Zealand dairy industry, it is our considered forecast of the expected outcomes for the approaching season”.

Rod Quin

Mr Quin said dairy prices are expected to recover as the 201516 season progresses, although “they’re expected to remain relatively low due to ongoing milk supply pressure from the US and the European Union.

“One bright spot is that Chinese whole milk powder buyers are expected to return with more demand in early 2016,” he said.

The global dairy industry, though, is in uncharted territory, with the removal of European Union milk quotas after 30 years, ongoing sanctions against Russia and lower demand from China, with high imported

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stocks overhanging the market and growth in Chinese milk production, he said.

“In any single season, one of these factors would cause major uncertainty,” Mr Quin said.

“It is the combination of all three occurring within this season, with impacts into 2015-16, that has created global disruption.”

Mr Quin said Westland considered all these factors in setting its budget.

The company expects prices to start on the road to recovery later in 2015 and Chinese customers to increase demand early in 2016.

Westland is forecasting a recovery in milk powder prices to about $US3000 a metric ton by the end of the season.

Westland will start the 201516 season with a higher-thanusual advance payout of $4.40/ kgMS, up from a more typical $3.85/kgMS, he said.

That was “based on the expected need for cash required on farms to keep milk production as high as possible, while the company has robust cash flows and manageable working capital headroom”.

Fonterra is expected to detail its advance payout for next season in its announcement today.

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New Zealand, the world’s largest exporter of crossbred wool, is heading for its smallest annual wool clip in six years, reflecting the lowest sheep flock in more than 70 years, dry conditions and an increased focus on meatproducing breeds of sheep.

New Zealand will probably produce 138,400 tonnes of greasy wool, or 833,700 wool bales, in the annual season that runs through June, down 5.4 per cent on the year earlier, according to farmer-owned industry organisation Beef + Lamb New Zealand.

That would mark the lowest level since the 2008/09 season when the clip dropped to 132,400 tonnes as farmers eschewed a second shear in the face of low wool prices.

The national clip is likely to decline further in the upcoming season starting in July, falling to around 810,000 bales, accord-

historical lows,” said Rabobank commodity analyst Georgia Twomey. “It’s a by-product of pretty low returns for quite a long time.”

Globally, sheep numbers have remained relatively stable, declining just 6 per cent to 1.14 billion in the 23 years through 2013 as China’s flock rose 32 per cent while New Zealand’s dropped 47 per cent and Australia’s declined 57 per cent, according to the latest figures from the International Wool Textile Organisation.

However, global wool production has slumped 42 per cent over the same period to 1.2 million tonnes of clean wool, reflecting the decline in the higher yielding flocks of New Zealand and Australia, the world’s two largest wool exporters.

The drop in wool volumes appears to be underpinning prices for the fibre, which had been losing ground to cheaper synthetic alternatives, according to NZ Wool Services.

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Learning to farm smarter Rural Contractors New Zealand (RCNZ) is encouraging all of its members – and any others interested in the agricultural contracting sector – to attend its annual conference being held in Blenheim later next month.

“The conference is less than a month away and for those who have not registered yet; now is the time to do so,” RCNZ chief executive Roger Parton said.

Mr Parton says the conference has an agenda of relevant and pertinent issues to the rural contracting sector – along with a number of top-line speakers.

The theme for this year’s conference is: “Doing it Smarter”.

“We have an agenda chockfull of presentations on how to get smarter in running your business and use of the latest technology,” Mr Parton said.

“If you have never attended a national conference before; I can highly recommend it. It provides a fantastic opportunity to meet up with contractors from all around the country, learn new stuff and have a bit of fun as well.”

The conference will be held at the Marlborough Convention Centre, from June 22-25. Registration forms and information on the annual conference are up on the RCNZ website or email: office@ruralcontractors.org.nz for all the details.

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The outlook is bright for dairying, according to the Minister of Primary Industries, Nathan Guy. PHOTO NADINE PORTER

The Minister for Primary Industries glossed over the plight of dairy farmers saying the outlook in the medium to long term is bright because of the growing global market in Asia.

Speaking to farmers at an ANZ client evening, Mr Guy said there were challenging conditions in the dairy industry at present because the world was awash with milk in the four global regions.

South and North America, Australasia and Europe were producing more milk while the grain price was very cheap in the United States, he said.

“Those four things lining up at once is very unusual.”

Coupled with a ban in the Russian market that was forcing EU to move out of cheese and butter and into powders, it all added to competition in the marketplace.

He was also unsure of how the April reduction and removal of EU quotas would affect our dairying industry but believed it would probably result into a two to three per cent increase in milk coming out of Europe.

Mr Guy challenged dairy farmers to work closely with their banks and accountants and do line-by-line analysis.

“Focus on the things you re-

ally need to focus on.”

He also touched on other primary industries including forestry which was taking a hit this year.

However, red meat was up 43 per cent on the back of high beef prices.

“There will be half a billion extra in returns for red meat,” he said.

Horticulture was having a great year and was expected to generate returns of $7.5 billion while viticulture was commanding $1.37 billion in exports and growing.

He was particularly impressed with Zespri following news that returns are almost back to what they were pre PSA – the bacterial disease that severely affected kiwifruit orchards.

Mr Guy said New Zealand was often the envy of the OECD and the economy was forecast to grow at 2.8 per cent over the next four years.

“Your growth down here is absolutely amazing in Mid and South Canterbury and I know Ashburton is doing really well.”

He also re-iterated the Government’s target of doubling the value of the primary sector by 2025 to $64 billion and said we wouldn’t be able to do that by doubling production but instead by adding value.

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TINWALD SALE A smaller yarding of prime sheep fetched similar prices to last week at Tuesday’s sale at Tinwald.

Heavy woolly lambs made $110-$123, mediums $95-$105 and lighter lambs, $70-$85.

A line of two-tooth ewes earned $80$89. Heavier woolly ewes made $85-$98, and medium weights $75-$85.

Ben Todhunter encourages farmers to enter the Lincoln University Foundation South Island Farmer of the Year competition.

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Judges on the look-out for farming excellence Nominations and entries are open for the Lincoln University Foundation South Island Farmer of the Year competition, and organisers are hoping to break last year’s record number of entries.

“Last year we had record entries followed by the most popular winner’s field day in the history of the competition when more than 400 people turned up to tour Patoa Farms,” foundation chair Ben Todhunter said.

The competition offers a top prize of a $20,000 travel grant to undertake further farm study or pursue farm business opportunities, plus four $5000 awards for the best performers in specific areas such as resource management, consumer awareness, innovation and human resource management.

Mr Todhunter said the Lincoln University Foundation and competition sponsors will be focusing this year on at least matching, if not improving on, last year’s high quality entries.

“One of the keys to getting good numbers and a high quality of entries is nominations,” Mr Todhunter said.

“Traditionally it has been hard to get farmers to put their own hand up, but when they’re nominated that seems to take the ‘tall poppy’ factor out of it and they let their nomination go forward.

“We’re looking for leadership, innovation and farming excellence, which can be found equally in small family-owned farm businesses and within large commercial agricultural entities.”

Previous entrants are also encouraged to re-enter.

“The experience of entering can itself be very valuable, because of the farm business evaluation all entrants receive,” Mr Todhunter said.

Nominations and/or entries are open now and close on August 1, 2015 (see www.lincolnuniversityfoundation.org. nz for nomination/entry forms.

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■ PASSENGER’S POINT OF VIEW

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Masterclass on wheels W R

ecently I’ve been fortunate enough to have two great but quite different motoring experiences.

Two days apart, they involved two drivers and two vehicles.

The first was in a race car with the famed Donn McLaren on his first practice run for the centrepiece of Wheels Week, the Street Sprints.

Donn’s rotary powered Mazda MX5 is a great race car and of course Donn is a great driver, who despite the extra weight in the passenger seat, managed a very creditable time on his first run.

On successive runs (and minus the weight) his times just kept getting better.

Watching Donn drive is to watch a master – his skill is just amazing.

Two days later I was in the second vehicle, with the second driver.

This time the driver was Roger Hart, the vehicle was the Mitsubishi Triton Ute he was test driving ahead of the comprehensive report he provided last week.

It’s not the first time I’ve accompanied Roger while he has tested a vehicle.

But as we ventured into the high country and discussed various aspects of the Triton, I was reminded of the test driver’s skills, and of the particular things he was looking at and noting.

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Roger’s descriptions were interesting – for example in response to a question about the speed, his reply was we are currently doing an indicated 100 kilometres per hour.

Another master.

While driving for different reasons, both Donn and Roger are skilled at what they do.

The circumstances and the vehicles were quite different, but both experiences had common factors – each was

incredibly enjoyable, but there was something wrong in each case.

What could possibly be wrong with the ride in the race car with Donn McLaren?

It was over far too soon.

What could possibly be wrong on the test drive?

Well, nothing, but in his brilliantly written (as usual) report, Roger said the vehicle was quiet despite the odd joke from me.

I think that was wrong.

I didn’t think the jokes were that odd!

(They’d be odd - Ed).

Two great drivers.

Two interesting vehicles.

Two wonderful experiences.

Two masterclasses!

Our intrepid motoring writer Bernard exudes serenity and calm as he prepares for a blistering circuit around the Street Sprints track with Donn McLaren.

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Thank you all for providing us with another fantastic festival of the wheel.

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Ashburton Celtic Netball Club Ashburton Celtic Netball would like to thank all our sponsors who have kindly contributed to our club this year. VetEnt, The Somerset Grocer, Bus and Truck Bodywork Ltd, Ashburton New World, Ashburton Signs and Graphics and the Celtic Killer Bzzzz are the businesses and people that have kept our club running and we appreciate everything they have done for us.

Round 2 has started for the Saturday grades and it has been a great start for the Celtic teams. We had The Somerset Grocer Celtic C join Celtic Green in the Senior B grade and both teams had nail biting wins that left the spectators on the edge of their seats. Both teams played extremely well. Celtic D have also gone up a grade to Senior Reserve A and they had a good win too, showing that they are not to be taken lightly.

Celtic U18 also had a close win in the Senior B reserve grade.

Wednesday and Thursday night games start their round 2 this week but it has been great to see that both VetEnt Celtic A and Celtic B remain in their grades with both teams securing wins last week to cement their places in the Premier and Senior A grades respectively. Celtic Social had a loss but they are showing signs of being on the up with a better game being played all round.

We have a few social events in the pipeline to watch this space for more details!

Ashburton Club & MSA Golf Section Mayfield Golf Club was our venue, Sunday May 17 for our monthly competition .Bring a friend was the order of the day Lindsay organised an 18 hole team stableford competition, best individual score per 9 hole points to be multiplied with second per 9 hole best individual points .Some teams scored 16 points per hole on the second nine. Was mentioned nearest the No5 was a brilliant tee shot by our President landing a mere metre from the hole but some difficulty intervened because a three putt followed ,needless to say his stableford points were not required Winning team was Brent Smith Paul Dunn Glen Lewis 68 points 2nd Rodney Harris Wayne Smith Trish& Bill Clarke 66 points Nearest the pins No2 Trish Cates No 5 Rodney Harris Two’s not struck Lucky Card Pieter van Vollenhoven. Best team attending the day Kay Fox Elinor Sullivan Robynne Nicol Jenny Kean Lucky Prize Trish Cates, Maxine Carter Next monthly outing June 14 Social Day Ashburton Golf Club.

Ashburton Electronic Organ and Keyboard Club Bev played us in with some good “Old time Dance “music”. Lorraine welcomed us in and told us of the passing of Vern Williams. Our thoughts are with you Irene. The AGM will be held next month.

The trip to Timaru will be next weekend, Sunday 24. Lorraine then passed over to Neil who has arranged the evening. First up was Barbara” Someone to watch over me” then “Thank you for the Music”, Neil told us the story of the little boy who asked his Father where he got his intelligence from. Dad replied “You must have got it from your Mother I still have mine”. Well done Neil, only a male can tell thy joke. Next up was Janet with some old favourites “Little old Wine Drinking me” and “Lipstick on your collar” A lovely Medley. Now Shirley with “Walk on by” and “Norman” (One of my favourites), Now we have Hamish on the guitar and singing, “The Gambler” and “Anchor Me”. Well done to all the raffle winners. Next we had May tickling the Ivories with “It’s always in my Heart” and “The Theme from New York New York” Ann gave us some “Elvis”” Can’t help falling in Love” and “Don’t be Cruel” then begged us to “Stay till tomorrow “Now Rose gives us some great music from the piano and her key board beside her giving an accompaniment. I haven’t seen that done before “Can you feel the Love tonight”. Thank you for another great night.

Ashburton Garden Club Our speaker at the May meeting was Judy Williams and spoke about crea-

Thursday, May 28, 2015 tive garden gifts, she explained how expensive the moulds were and she sourced them from the UK and USA. She explained her method and how time consuming it was and was so easy to have damaged goods, so much patience needed Judy displayed a variety of concrete items and some of the ladies were keen to purchase at a reasonable price.

Very interesting talk.

Competition results Premier bloom Audrey McKay Non flowering shrub - 1st A McKay 2nd K Collie 3rd J Marks Large Bloom - 1st P Tarbotton 2nd K Collie 3rd A McKay Small Bloom - 1st P Tarbotton 2nd M McDowell 3rd A McKay & B Dieley Miniature Bloom - 1st m Leighton 2nd P Tarbotton 3rd J Marks Spike - 1st K McLenaghen 2nd J Marks 3rd M Leighton Cluster - 1st A McKay 2nd P Tarbotton 3rd M Leighton Shrub - 1st P Tarbotton 2nd M Smith 3rd K Collie Decorative Foliage A - 1st A McKay 2nd J Marks Decorative B - 1st K.Collie Fruit/Vegetable - 1st P Tarbotton no other entries.

Our next meeting is the AGM on June 18 and then no meeting for July We are looking for new members to boost our club numbers and it’s a good way to make new friends. Contact Kay on 307 6336.

Ashburton Golf Club The last long weekend for a while coming up, and 2 mixed days are on offer at the course. On Saturday we have a mixed teams tourney, this will be a drawn on the day game, pop along pay your money to starter and see whose team you get put in, you never know, your luck might be in, because I am playing. Then on Monday we have a Canadian foursome game, pick your own pairs or come along for lucky dip. Just a note to the boys, last mixed pairs day we had an influx of single ladies in need of a fella, and a couple of gals had to pair up together, let’s not let that happen again, come on down, the mixed days are allways great fun.

The President’s Trophy draw is up on the board, top qualifier was Greig Sparrow, and we went out to nett 72 for the knockout games, please check the sheet, we have some reserves so if you can’t make it let me know ASAP and I will call a sub in, but we would love the ones in the draw to make it. The knockout starts next week, so I may do a little form guide in next week’s paper. Till then good golfing.

Ashburton Harrier Club On Saturday May 23the 5km handicapped race was held in and around the domain, starting on Park St behind the Oval pavilion and finishing near the main West St entrance. The race was held on a lovely sunny afternoon.

2 junior, 11 senior runners and 9 walkers took part completed the race.

First home for the juniors who completed a 3km course was J. Gray 13.19 followed by L. Clough 14:39.

First home in the 5km handicapped section for the runners was N. Lyons 18:35, 2nd I. Broadbelt 19:51, 3rd and also with the fastest time M. Clough 18:22.

Also finishing were J. Ford 18:25, K. Clough, 24:01, B. Henderson 25:17, L. Conway 25:42, A. Conway 25:50, P. Crozier 29:22, M. O’Callaghan 33:26 and J. Stubbs 33:41.

First home in the handicapped section for the walkers was D. Curtin 41:55, 2nd equal J. Gilbert & J. Hood 41:49 and 3rd J. Crozier 35:25.

The fastest walker home was P. Ansell with a time of 32:54 Also finishing were D. Strong 33:44, C. Stratford 37:34, L. Baines 40:18, and V. Strong 48:06.

Many thanks to our time keepers.

Ashburton Horticultural Society President Joy Jaine welcomed members to a pot luck tea before the final meeting for the current season. The Premier Bloom was chrysanthemum ‘Escapade’ displayed by Brian Glassey who also won the raffle. Trevor Gamblin spoke of his recent visit with wife Ann, to the re-

www.guardianonline.co.nz nowned Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. The beauty of these gardens is most impressive, with well planted beds of tulips, begonias, dahlias and delphiniums throughout the changing seasons. We enjoyed the journey through the vivid autumn colours of maples to the delicate spring-time magnolias and some unusual features and vistas. Butchart Gardens are situated in the shelter of an old limestone quarry and the surrounding rock areas were landscaped to add another dimension.

Table Show Results were: Pat Tarbotton 8 firsts, 3 seconds, Brian Glassey 7, 4, 0 Maureen Randall 3, 3, 0, Surrey Lamont 1,0.0.

Ashburton Indoor Bowls Firstly, a massive congratulations to those players who were selected to represent the Academy and Masters teams at the nationals – a really great achievement and something you should all very proud of.

The event might not make it to quite the same level as an international or even Island representation, but that should never detract from anyone ever trying to achieve it.

We are sure you will all do a fantastic job.

The booklets for the Nationals came out this week and should be in the hands of your club secretary.

A well done also to those players who went to Lincoln last week to battle it out with Ellesmere.

Ashburton came away very narrow winners with 22 wins and 2 draws.

On Saturday 10 Ladies travelled to Christchurch to compete in the Ladies 10’s competition and Ashburton again punch well above their weight Things are relatively quiet over the next week with a lot of focus being pushed towards the nationals in a couple of weeks.

If you are hitting the mats however, good luck and good bowling.

Ashburton Pakeke Lions The meeting commenced with the National Anthem and a moment silence for World Peace. An apology was received from Charter member Lion Doug Watson now residing in Wanaka who has accepted the status of Privileged Membership. There being no street appeals in the immediate future the only assistance required was for help in sprucing up the Ashburton Racecourse in preparation for the special Jewells Harness Racing during Queens Birthday weekend. Lion Meredith thanked all who had assisted during Wheels Week.

Lion Clarrie Galway introduced the guest speaker for the evening, CEO of Ashburton District Council, Andrew Dalzeil. As a prelude to the introduction Lion Clarrie gave a brief history of the Pakeke Club and reminded members that Ashburton Pakeke was the first Pakeke Club to be formed in New Zealand. Mr Dalziel arrived in Ashburton to work with a newly elected Council and many contentious issues to be resolved. He gave us an insight to how he operates as an employer of a local government institution and the reasons for some of the changes that have been made. In his opinion Ashburton District is in a good position in comparison to other areas and growing at a comfortable pace. Mr Dalziel talked of current activities, those completed or in progress and the forward planning to be debated. Communication with people and surveying of opinions has been a priority.

Next ladies Craft Day, June 8 at Ina Divers then going out for lunch.

Ashburton Rose Group The monthly meeting of the Ashburton Rose Group was held on Wednesday May 13 at 7pm at Kathy Collie’s home.

Pauline welcomed 12 members and we received apologies from 11 members.

Cultural notes were discussed for this time of the year. Dig out roses which you no longer wish to grow, take out a good amount of soil leaving the hole open to frost before you plant a new one. Put dolomite lime lightly around roses now which brings up the P.H. in the soil. Cut out dead and old wood and rake up fallen leaves to stop disease.

Winner of most points for the year for showing roses was won by Audrey McKay, 2nd Pauline O’Leary, 3rd Perry Jow-

ers, and 4th Marilyn Coley.

Next we held our AGM meeting. Pauline read her President’s report for 2014 and we then held our election of officers: Patron: Audrey McKay; President: Kathy Collie; Vice President: Penny Rowe; Secretary: Annette Emmerson; Treasurer: Maureen Small; Programme: Merrill Dudley; Sales Table: Marilyn Coley Library: Pauline O’Leary; Stewards: Daphne Rissman, Zena Clark Our mid-winter meal will be held at the “Stables” next month June 14 at 12 noon.

After a discussion it was decided the “Knight Cup” be given to the Premier bloom each Rose Show.

After the meeting we watched a DVD on the 2011 Melbourne Flower Show and also one on the Catlins, both were very interesting and enjoyable.

We finished our evening with supper.

Ashburton Senior Citizens Hope McIntorsh played the piano as the audience arrived. Brony, President welcomed everyone with the help of Arthur.

There were two notices read, one for the Hospice Mid Canterbury meeting on Friday May 29 at Hotel Ashburton and a mid-winter dinner on June 15. The birthday song was led by Arthur. The Methven Choral Society provided the entertainment starting with a little bit of Irish, “Forty shades of green”, followed by a smaller group singing “I’m, looking over a four leaf clover”, “Just an Irish lullaby”. Ron sang “My blue eyed Irish boy”, “Who threw the overalls in Mrs Murphy’s chowder”.

After the raffles were drawn the group sang a bracket of song with an Irish flavour. Then the men sang “I’ll take you home again Kathleen” followed by more lovely solos like “The stone outside Dan Murphys”, “Galway Bay”, “Loves old sweet song”. The final items sung by the whole choir were well known songs like “God Bless you” and “Danny Boy”. A big thank you goes to the Methven choir for such an entertaining afternoon. For Total Mobility please ring 3081237.

Ashburton Wahine Club The Ashburton Wahine Club started their year by having an enjoyable night on February 19 at our Chief’s home to watch the video of last year’s Tane Night. A lovely supper was served. Our annual dinner which was well attended was held on March 5 at the Stables. A great night was enjoyed by all.

The year’s first Hui was held on May 7, the theme was “The Wahine Whonut Weekly”. The choir sang three songs: “Give me Five Minutes More”, “Moments to remember” and “Enjoy Yourself”. A member then sang and talked about experiences of life, e.g. births, marriage etc.

Then we had members doing “Council” News, “News Flash”, “Complaints”, a wonderful Mime “The Trout” and “Can Can”. Also we had “Local News”, “Mannequin – Fashion”, Travel, Dance, Can Can! and Sports and Rest home news and 2 sketches finished wonderful reports as a newspaper would.

The choir sang the last three songs, “Let it snow”, ”I love the sunshine of your smile: and “Painting the clouds with sunshine” finished a great night of entertainment and a lovely supper was served.

Ashburton Writers’ Group The May meeting of the Ashburton Writers’ Group was held after the Annual General Meeting.

Julie read a quotation – “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” by Maya Angelou.The Assignment for the meeting was to write about “It came in a brown paper wrapper”. Members were inventive with their stories, writing of a well wrapped key, birthday party play dough, towel wrapped neighbor, promising parcel, fashion catalogue and alcoholic parents. Members voted on the best ending and this was won by Fay McQuarters.

The instant exercise was to begin with “I stepped very carefully, boulder to boulder as I crossed the frigid fast flowing mountain stream”. Members wrote of country lass, bridge crossing, out of place objects, avalanche escape, lost concentration, taken for ride, comfortable bunk, Coast to Coast and villain.

Members participated in a word game

before the serving of afternoon tea.

The assignment for the next meeting is to write a romance story.

Visitors are welcome to the meetings – please phone Rae at 308 8927.

Coronation Target Shooting Club Susan Peattie broke the 90 barrier with a personal best to top the list of Tuesday Tyros. Evan Miller only 1 inner behind and Rane Cruz topped the shooters off a rest. Richard Pearce, Matt Batty and Darryn Harris continue their 3 way battle.

Individual scores were: Evan Miller 90.1, Jarrod Ward 71.0, Emma Smith 79.0, Michaela Smith 81.1, Susan Peattie 90.2, Libby Badham 81.0, Stu Ross 77.0, Josh Hurst 80.0 & 80.1, Andrew Peel 81.0, Rane Cruz 93.2, Dermott Bourke 79.0, Matt Batty 87.0, Darryn Harris 84.1, Richard Pearce 87.1. In the graded shooters Mark Stewart just pipped Sandy Collett for top spot by 1 inner and Coby Snowden triumphed over daughter Megan, Brian Hawksby not too far behind on a night when attendance was down. Individual scores were : Megan Snowden 95.3 & 94.4, Mark Stewart 99.7 & 97.3, Heather Ross 88.0 & 90.0, Jayden Collett 95.2 & 89.2, Shirley Herridge 94.3 & 95.3, Michaela Smith 82.0, Kevin Hooper 94.2 & 93.1, Nick Squires 93.3 & 91.2, Murray Cook 93.1 & 94.5, Brian Hawksby 98.2, Bill Rankin 96.5, Coby Snowden 97.6, Sandy Collett 99.6 & 99.4.

Creative Fibre - Ashburton There were 30 ladies present at the A & P Showgrounds for the meeting.

A vote was taken about our future venue and it was decided to make the A & P showgrounds our place. We were thankful that the Allenton Rugby Club was able to accommodate us in our time of a need for a different venue. The show schedules for the next A & P show were handed out. An urgent plea was given for members to start working on exhibits as this year we need 5 entries per person to qualify for free entry. Pauline said that the lessons held at her place on Mondays have been a great success.

Lessons on casting on and off, sewing up seams and other hints were given. The Motueka competition of tea cosies .Entries have to be in at Ashfords by June 30. Members were asked if they would like to knit slippers, hats or scarves for children in the Nepal earthquake area and handed in in July.

Show And Tell. Baby and children’s wear:- a jerken with hat and slippers, cardigan and socks, jersey with a big black fern. 3 hats,slippers, 2 tea cosies,knitted lamb,crocheted rug, wall hanging withpaddedd cupcakes.

The meeting closed at 11.30 a.m.

Seniornet Ashburton This month has been quite different for us. We have had a “Help & Solve afternoon, which proved very popular and we were able to help most people. Some we helped later. Our Question & Answer afternoon was very informative with a presentation by Faye & James from “Vodafone”. They answered member’s questions and have been very willing to help us out in other matters as well. James was a great help at our Tablet/ipad afternoon in May. You are welcome to approach them in their shop on East Street for information. We thank them for all their help. What a great afternoon we had for our “Games afternoon” A laugh a minute. If you want to relax and have a laugh, come along to this afternoon 1.30pm. Every third Wednesday in the month. A new idea, thanks to Eileen Elms, with a helping hand from Jenny Proctor. June forums are as follows: Q & A afternoon topic “Facebook” Thursday 4th June 1.30pm MSA Lounge: Tablet/ipad/phone forums: Monday 8th June 1.30pm Tuesday 9th June 7pm Heartland: “Information for Seniors” Wednesday 10th June 1.30pm MSA Lounge This is an opportunity to listen and ask questions about the help you can get from Heartland in a friendly and relaxed environment. Afternoon tea to follow.

“Games afternoon” Wednesday 17th June 1.30pm. Any enquiries, please ring Margaret 307 7498.

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Thursday, May 28, 2015

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Pack a picnic, there’s treasure ahead

BY MATT MARKHAM

Harness Jewels on the Ashburton track back in 2007.

When the idea of the Harness Jewels was first mooted one of the immediate attractions was the thought line to take it away from the metropolitan race tracks and hold a massive event at a country venue. Few would have realised at the time when things were initially being bandied about just how big the Jewels would get and that its popularity around Australasia would have a positive down flow into the district.

HARNESS RACING NEW ZEALAND

Harness racing has long been a part of the Mid Canterbury landscape.

Some of the industry’s most prolific names have hailed from green and gold country – and for as long as I can remember the region has been respected for the quality of stock and horsemen and woman it has produced.

With that sort of track record it’s hardly surprising that all those years ago the decision was made to hold the inaugural

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

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

1 12.07pm (NZT) SUPER PETS STAKES C2, 520m 1 72824 Plutonium 30.37 H & ...........................Taylor 2 84135 Run Zola 30.51 H & ............................Taylor 3 23271 Goldstar Junior 30.66 S & ...............B Evans 4 33516 Know Clown 30.80 .........................G Cleeve 5 11623 Opawa Kendal 30.38 L & ................... Wales 6 51613 Mystic Action 30.35 J &...................D Fahey 7 67613 Nicky Noir 30.15............................... B Dann 8 44x13 Opawa Rob 30.42 J & .....................D Fahey 9 35744 Opawa Rocky 30.50 L & .................... Wales 10 43528 Mr. Johnny 30.47.............................J Goode 2 12.24pm HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDY MCCOOK DASH C2, 295m 1 34164 Mamalulu 17.58 C & .......................... Fagan 2 17868 Jasper Haka 17.27 ....................J McInerney 3 21454 Bad Week 17.33........................J McInerney 4 13423 Cec Divine 17.40............................G Cleeve 5 34566 Eye Adam 17.12 .......................J McInerney 6 42511 Tepirita Hendrix 17.16 M &................Jopson 7 31226 Tina 17.41 H & ....................................Taylor 8 67451 Will Excite 17.28 .......................... L Waretini 9 83257 Wrinkles nwtd............................J McInerney 10 54747 Stich Up nwtd S & ...........................B Evans 3 12.41pm THURSDAY PLACE PICK SPRINT C3,

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Being someone who was lucky enough to grow up in the Mid Canterbury area, I know how big the racing industry is.

It’s been a longstanding pasttime for those from green and gold country to pack up the kids, the car and the chilly bin and head to the races to enjoy a leisurely day at the track.

I remember days when the carparks at places like Ashburton and Methven race tracks were full to the max and everywhere you looked there was someone enjoying themselves.

These days, that’s not such a

common occurrence.

But once every two years the opportunity to get back to the glory days presents itself – Jewels Day. The amount of work, time and effort that goes into the day is incredible.

But it won’t be a success without you, the public, getting inside the gates – enjoying a cold beverage or two while you have a flutter on the horses.

This is after all Mid Canterbury’s big day and without Mid Canterbury behind it, it will be nothing.

Christchurch dogs Today at Addington Raceway 295m 1 53615 Ohoka Hope 17.38 ....................... L Waretini 2 22133 Eyrewell Hawke 17.17.................... H Cairns 3 83783 Billy West 17.18 .....................M K Dempsey 4 72278 Wee Terra 17.34 C & .......................... Fagan 5 57616 Goldstar Chyna 17.30 S & ..............B Evans 6 11827 Kyla Rose 17.53 ........................J McInerney 7 84473 Whitey’s Gone 17.30 .................J McInerney 8 41616 Berridale King 17.04 ....................C Roberts 9 55654 Dee 17.31 .................................A Bradshaw 10 586x5 Hershy Pie 17.25................................C Weir 4 12.59pm KOLORFUL KANVAS STAKES C2/3, 520m 1 35581 Opawa Tom nwtd J & ......................D Fahey 2 13431 Ugo Flash 30.18 J & .......................D Fahey 3 528x4 Opawa Sam 30.70 L & ....................... Wales 4 52475 Cawbourne Witch 30.34 ...............C Roberts 5 45613 Protonic Pedro 30.33 ....................... B Dann 6 27467 Cawbourne Philip 30.34 ............J McInerney 7 33572 Flying Amelia 17.80 ...........................C Weir 8 11322 Cawbourne War 30.22 .................C Roberts 9 46287 Lagoon Belle 30.59 ......................C Roberts 10 35744 Opawa Rocky 30.50 L & .................... Wales 5 1.16pm POWER FARMING CANTERBURY DASH C2, 295m 1 1Fx88 Know Skill 17.60 ............................G Cleeve 2 32152 Budgie Right 17.51 H & ......................Taylor 3 21573 Goldstar Bomber 17.44 S & ............B Evans 4 32786 Homebush Riley 17.45 ..............J McInerney 5 23634 Elwood Sensation 17.65 ...........R Blackburn

6 14144 Peyton Sawyer 17.61 ................... L Waretini 7 62656 Chaimbo 17.21..........................J McInerney 8 11852 Kingman 17.39 ................................ M Grant 9 83257 Wrinkles nwtd............................J McInerney 10 8651F La Fontaine 17.36 ...........................J Tanner 6 1.33pm (NZT) SHIRLEY VET CLINIC SPRINT C3, 295m 1 84x87 Only Got Time 17.12 .................R Blackburn 2 77147 Sheza Gamble 17.33 M & .................Jopson 3 23113 Homebush Flyte 17.39 ..............J McInerney 4 71211 Gorilla On Drums 17.29 ...................A Joyce 5 76422 On The Level 17.46 ......................C Roberts 6 11333 Spider Girl 17.18 .............................. B Dann 7 63244 Norman Jewel 17.16 ....................C Roberts 8 87522 Opawa Idol 17.35 L &......................... Wales 9 66384 Know Knowing 17.32 .....................G Cleeve 10 87857 Homebush Kelso 17.04 .............J McInerney 7 1.50pm AMBER CLEANING SERVICES DASH C4, 295m 1 3768x Aniu 17.00 J &.................................D Fahey 2 64451 Know Magic 17.14 .........................G Cleeve 3 81171 Zulu Bro 17.11 ................................J Tanner 4 334F3 Quedrago 17.15 C & .......................... Fagan 5 36413 Opawa Opal 17.20 L & ....................... Wales 6 22444 Camside Gold 17.14 J & .................D Fahey 7 32261 Cawbourne Danial 17.25 ...................C Weir 8 32512 Botany Win 17.32 ......................J McInerney 9 7F732 Rusty Knife 17.09 M & ......................Jopson 10 25527 About Town 17.30 ...............................A Lee

8 2.07pm ACTIVE ELECTRICAL CHRISTCHURCH DASH C4/5, 295m 1 5526x Jewel Eagle nwtd S & .....................B Evans 2 15671 Time Slayer 17.26 M &........................ Smith 3 42617 Smash That 17.21 ........................... M Grant 4 11265 Zebidiah 17.02 ..........................A Bradshaw 5 44135 Hetfield 16.98 ...............................C Roberts 6 11315 Cawbourne Jelly 17.11 ......................C Weir 7 77315 Know Pride 17.08...........................G Cleeve 8 72152 Puma Pants 17.02.....................J McInerney 9 47256 Homebush Rocky 17.19 ............J McInerney 10 76274 Ohoka Coby 17.13 ....................... L Waretini 9 2.24pm DAVE ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER STAKES C4/5, 520m 1 13221 Opawa Stretch 30.32 L & ................... Wales 2 11223 Fast Archer 29.86...............................C Weir 3 31568 Opawa No Ear 30.18 L & ................... Wales 4 31435 Jibbajabba Jewel 30.46................C Roberts 5 51714 Opawa Rosie 29.96.......................... B Dann 6 25615 Opawa Diesel 30.61 L & .................... Wales 7 32717 Know Mention 30.06 ......................G Cleeve 8 21111 Dyna Vikkers 29.96 ......................C Roberts 9 64417 Opawa Amy 30.30 L & ....................... Wales 10 45536 Know Ambition 30.53 .....................G Cleeve 10 2.39pm I PAVE CONCRETE DASH C4/5, 295m 1 75111 Arbre Chene 17.12 M & ..................P Binnie 2 15711 Inspector Spot 16.93 .................A Bradshaw 3 23421 Bump 17.01..................................C Roberts 4 28728 Question Bale 17.27 .................J McInerney

56164 Smash Rumour 17.19 ..................... M Grant 5x143 Idol Girl 17.16 L & .............................. Wales 36481 Spud Gun 16.95 .............................. M Grant 31653 Sprinkles 17.23 .........................J McInerney 7F732 Rusty Knife 17.09 M & ......................Jopson 46683 No Leaf Clover 17.09 .........................C Weir 11 2.59pm THE TURF BAR SPRINT C4, 295m 1 35352 Rick’s Terra 17.25 C & ........................ Fagan 2 54345 Goldstar Chumlee 17.27 S & ..........B Evans 3 74146 Van Gerwin 17.24 ......................H Anderton 4 56235 Know Jealousy 17.22 .....................G Cleeve 5 71142 Butterbean 17.20 M & .....................P Binnie 6 28641 Red Hot Fury 17.37 M & ...................Jopson 7 11543 Shadow Apache 17.11 J &..............D Fahey 8 33356 Rodriguez 17.10..................................A Lee 9 47256 Homebush Rocky 17.19 ............J McInerney 10 76274 Ohoka Coby 17.13 ....................... L Waretini 12 3.16pm LIVAMOL SPRINT C4/5, 295m 1 65226 Little Regus 17.01 J & .....................D Fahey 2 64182 Rambunctious 17.37 .................A Bradshaw 3 17853 Zorba The Greek 17.26 ................... M Grant 4 51118 Aiden Baxter 17.07 ...................J McInerney 5 62333 Keramus 17.09 ...............................G Cleeve 6 22576 Collecting Money 17.27 .................. M Grant 7 72628 Stirling Dann nwtd C & ....................... Fagan 8 72482 Wheelchair Norm 17.01 ............J McInerney 9 7F732 Rusty Knife 17.09 M & ......................Jopson 10 25527 About Town 17.30 ...............................A Lee - NZME

9 00006 Opawa Speed (21) fr ............. S Cruickshank 10 76860 Mob Star (U1) fr ..........................S Cornwall 7 8.00pm HOUSE OF TRAVEL CAMBRIDGE HANDICAP TROT $7000, 4yo+ c2 & faster +claimers discrhcp trot, stand, 2700m 1 18547 Monseigneur (1) fr............F Schumacher (J) 2 35218 Shardon’s Pearl fr......................... Scratched 3 88040 Mighty Sunny (U1) fr ..................P Ferguson 4 48492 Meyer Lansky (1) 10 .....................T Mitchell 5 81513 Dragon Lady (U1) 10 ................S Abernethy 6 74959 Palais Royal (1) 20 ...................K Chittenden 7 03232 Silver Stream (2) 20 .................. J Abernethy 8 8.28pm HARCOURTS TE AWAMUTU MOBILE PACE $6000, 3yo+ c1, c2 with cond. mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 8080x Vinegar Ann (1) fr...........................M Collins 2 51032 Astronomer (2) fr ..........................A Veint (J) 3 47331 Tiger Tamer (3) fr ..........................T Mitchell 4 20917 Souvenir Glory (4) fr............... K Marshall (J) 5 79923 Rimutoto Prince (5) fr ................S Abernethy 6 4261 Sheza Springfield (6) fr .................N Chilcott 7 1x8 Cambio (7) fr .................................P Butcher 8 46674 Cut The Cards (8) fr ..................... D Butcher 9 5D6D2 Righteous Royale (21) fr ................S Phelan

10 19056 God’s Delight (22) fr ...................P Ferguson 11 143x8 Could A Dunit (23) fr ......................J I Dickie 9 8.53pm NRM ASSET MOBILE PACE $7000, 3yo+ c2 to c4, c5 with cond. mob. pace, mobile, 1700m 1 22494 Bute Mach (1) fr ............................Z Butcher 2 88019 Stand Sure (2) fr ...........................P Butcher 3 32820 Stormy Breeze (3) fr...................P Ferguson 4 79933 Lisdelight (4) fr ..................... D Ferguson (J) 5 14745 Sea MC (5) fr ............................... D Butcher 6 5Px19 Ideal Flybye (6) fr ...........................S Phelan 7 481x7 Art I Special (7) fr ...........................J I Dickie 10 9.21pm CHANGEOVER @ NEVELE R STUD JNR DRIVERS MBL PACE $6000, 4yo+ c1, c2 with cond. mob. pace jun.d, mobile, 2700m 1 48442 Shards Phoenix (1) fr ......... J MacKinnon (J) 2 89434 Three Tricks (2) fr ................... K Marshall (J) 3 55672 Here’s Shifty (3) fr ................... B Butcher (J) 4 17439 Stars Star (4) fr ............................J Moka (J) 5 65778 Jack Bates (5) fr ................... D Ferguson (J) 6 6x658 Cheers Kathy (6) fr .......................A Veint (J) 7 48883 Imajollywally (7) fr ................... T Fensom (J) 8 06479 Lola Jones (8) fr ...................... T Lethaby (J) 9 97075 Russian Alsu (21) fr .........F Schumacher (J)

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Waikato harness Today at Cambridge Raceway

Harness Racing Waikato’s meeting at Cambridge Raceway on May 28. NZ Meeting number: 5. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10.

1 5.17pm (NZT) NRM EVOLVE AMATEUR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE $5500, 4yo+ c1 to c3 +claimers mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 26425 Elusive Edgar (1) fr ....................R Frampton 2 01506 With A Vengeance (2) fr ....................S Wigg 3 47031 No Way Else (3) fr .......................... T Thorby 4 24305 Lucky John (4) fr .............................A Shand 5 30367 Lofty Brogden fr ........................... Scratched 6 90057 Viewfield Apache (5) fr ..................S Butcher 7 31110 Westburn Courage (6) fr ...................W Rich 8 43583 Our Southern Man (7) fr ...... J Kriechbaumer 9 37150 Elliot Daniel (21) fr .....................M Northcott 10 65324 Simply Stunning (22) fr ....................J Darby 2 5.45pm CASH ON COURSE AT CAMBRIDGE F&M MOBILE PACE $6500, 3yo+ f&m c1 to c3, c4 with cond. mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 P4318 Aquickone (1) fr ..................................S Reid 2 65x67 A Chance To Dream (2) fr ..............S Phelan 3 88866 Tina Brydon (3) fr .............F Schumacher (J) 4 66241 She’s Smooth (4) fr ...................... B Mangos

5 00906 Pureora Paree (5) fr ......................P Butcher 6 52147 Idealistic (6) fr ...........................D Alexander 7 25827 Cullies Delight (7) fr ......................T Mitchell 8 31468 Princess Kate (8) fr .......................N Chilcott 3 6.11pm FANCY A DRIVE IN A DUAL SULKY MOBILE PACE $5500, 2yo+ c&g c0 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 Quick Fun (1) fr .............................Z Butcher 2 Bet On Black (2) fr .........................S Phelan 3 7 Real Lucky (3) fr ........................... B Mangos 4 02 Ruebe Rock Star (4) fr ................. D Butcher 5 603 Rev The Chev (5) fr ............... S Cruickshank 6 x4x43 Brydon Ideal (6) fr ............F Schumacher (J) 7 55222 Mighty Regal (7) fr ................ T Cameron (J) 8 8 Majestic John (8) fr ........................J I Dickie 4 6.41pm CHRISTIAN CULLEN AT NEVELE R STUD HANDICAP TROT $5500, 4yo+ c0, c1 with cond. spechcp trot, stand, 2200m 1 74326 Gosimongo (1) fr ...........................P Butcher 2 x64x8 Awa Cathrine (U1) fr .......................D Moore 3 83048 Madam Springfield (U2) fr ..... S Cruickshank 4 23566 Two Wishes (1) 30....................K Chittenden 5 4x713 Philadelphia H (2) 30 ................... D Butcher

6 x0506 Yogi Johnson (3) 30 ......................Z Butcher 7 1x074 Stuey D (U1) 30 ........................ J Abernethy 5 7.07pm GOLD ACE AT NEVELE R STUD MOBILE PACE $5500, 2yo+ c0 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 40068 Memphis Miss (1) fr ......................P Butcher 2 Called To Serve (2) fr .................A Matthews 3 Fire Chaser (3) fr.......................S Abernethy 4 9387 Hanover Alert (4) fr ...........................K More 5 8Fx Baby Houseman (5) fr ....................S Phelan 6 7406x Diamond Supreme (6) fr .............A Donnelly 7 55 Count Landeck (7) fr .................... D Butcher 8 Jessica Bromac (8) fr ....................Z Butcher 6 7.32pm PGG WRIGHTSON SALE 29/5 CHRISTCHURCH MOBILE TROT $6500, 4yo+ c1 to c2, c3 with cond. mob. trot, mobile, 2200m 1 Dx0P0 Scarrymcleary (1) fr ...........J I Dickie 2 26813 Sapphire Castleton (2) fr ...............P Butcher 3 Dx513 Ventimiglia (3) fr ......................A Neal 4 35218 Shardon’s Pearl (4) fr ....................T Mitchell 5 0372D Bim Bom Bay (5) fr ............................K More 6 56446 Madam Simone (6) fr ............ T Cameron (J) 7 59077 Phil’s Folly (7) fr............................ D Butcher 8 93054 Jomo (8) fr.................................. J Robinson

M4 Feilding gallops Today at Awapuni

Feilding Jockey Club’s meeting at Awapuni on May 28.

NZ Meeting number: 4. Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7.

1 12.00pm (NZT) PLACEMAKERS MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 2200m 1 P4Fx5 Upper Cut mh (6) 58.5 ......... T Johnson (a4) 2 99983 Te Mata’s Horse h (3) 58.5 .......... R Hannam 3 4P6x6 Just Collie h (2) 58.5 ........................K Smith 4 0x0x0 Hancock h (4) 58.5............... M McNelis (a4) 5 0P85x No Quota m (7) 58.5 ........... M Dravitzki (a1) 6 70x92 Serene Star h (1) 56.5 ...............L Hemi (a3) 7 87657 Ma Belle Kate h (5) 56.5 ...R Goldsbury (a3) 2 12.33pm GUTHRIE BOWRON SUPERSTORE F&M MAIDEN $7000, MDN F&M, 1200m 1 6x902 Bella Mossa (10) 57.5 2 5x6x3 Chateau Maroux (6) 57.5 ............ R Hannam 3 459x6 Elusive Jane h (2) 57.5 ...........S McKay (a3)

4 9x3x9 Jolly Girl (1) 57.5 ............................ J Parkes 5 7x554 Red Bordeaux (3) 57.5....................R Myers 6 All Can Party h (5) 57.5............J Shackleton 7 Allez Vous h (8) 57.5 ............ M McNelis (a4) 8 8977x Mayari h (9) 57.5 ............................. K Myers 9 Prima Dolly h (7) 57.5 .......... T Johnson (a4) 10 Vetra Gabbia (4) 57.5 ........R Goldsbury (a3) 3 1.08pm CARTERS RATING 65 HANDICAP $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 440x7 Talk The Torque tdmh (9) 59 M Dravitzki (a1) 2 17x7x Bachelor Man dm (8) 58 ..........M Singh (a4) 3 21 Aide Memoire dm (4) 56.5 ............. J Parkes 4 1967x Caught Behind (3) 56.5 ............... R Hannam 5 4600x Don’t Blame Buster dm (6) 56.5 U Holmquist (a3) 6 331x7 Spendaholic mh (5) 56 ............S McKay (a3) 7 0x8x8 Itsa Houdini dm (10) 56.......... K Chiong (a2)

8 68x70 The Quiet Man h (2) 56 .................D Bradley 9 9x79x Allstars dmh (7) 54.5 ....................... K Myers 10 0799x By The Powers mh (1) 54.5......J Shackleton 4 1.42pm NOEL’S BUILDINGS MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1400m 1 0x823 Lawries Impact h (9) 58.5 ..........L Hemi (a3) 2 x3470 Barthez (5) 58.5 ......................S McKay (a3) 3 0389x Dal Amore h (2) 58.5................J Shackleton 4 86975 Heavens Keep h (6) 58.5 ..R Goldsbury (a3) 5 4607x High Commissioner h (8) 58.5 .......H Tinsley 6 528 Tayla Maid (1) 56.5.......................... K Myers 7 35 Whostakin Youhome h (7) 56.5 ... R Hannam 8 95 Vitalia (10) 56.5 .............................. J Parkes 9 9 Alamber h (3) 56.5 ........................D Bradley 10 Saint June (4) 56.5...................M Singh (a4) 5 2.17pm BENCHTOP SURFACES RATING 75 HANDICAP $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1400m

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63x86 Wiggle tmh (6) 59............................J Riddell 5109x Keyora dm (8) 58.5................. K Chiong (a2) 99550 Mr Darcee’s Gold tdm (3) 58 .......... J Parkes 2639x Chairos m (5) 57 ......................... R Hannam 8888x Royal Haze dm (2) 57 .............S McKay (a3) 6719x Perfect Mix tb (7) 56.5 ....... U Holmquist (a3) 28337 Poppas Delight (1) 56.5 C O’ ..... Beirne (a3) 801x5 Let Me Think dmh (4) 54 ................. K Myers 6 2.52pm SPRAY SPECIALISTS MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1600m 1 08x22 Jacksstar h (8) 58.5..................... R Hannam 2 25Px2 My Magician h (7) 58.5 ...........S McKay (a3) 3 47073 Platinum Song h (3) 58.5 ................J Riddell 4 8884 Dal Laureon h (9) 58.5 C O’ ....... Beirne (a3) 5 9278x Kings Kite (6) 58.5 ...........................S Doyle 6 397x8 Bayrum (5) 58.5 .............................. K Myers 7 8323x Jitzu h (1) 56.5 ..................... M McNelis (a4)

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■ RACING

In brief

Venus Serena back on target

By Matt MarkhaM She’s not the lay down misère many expected she would be at the start of the season but the 3YO Diamond is still definitely Venus Serena’s to lose.

And while history might suggest she can’t do it, as no horse has ever won three Jewels, the incredible mare has shown throughout her career that she is capable of producing the goods when her back is against the wall.

The plan hasn’t exactly gone to script for Geoff Dunn and her connections, but there have been signs in the past few weeks that the tide is turning back in her favour.

An impressive victor over a mile at Cambridge on Christmas Eve, the daughter of Mach Three hasn’t quite been the same since, despite winning the Group One New Zealand Breeders Stakes in March.

Dunn is confident however that when his glamour mare steps out onto Ashburton that she will do so in fine fettle.

“I think I’ve finally got her back,’’ he said following her most recent trial victory at Ashburton.

“Johnny (John Dunn) said she

Venus Serena has got her swing back . . . and Tiger Tara is just warming up.

feels more like her old self and she’s driving a lot better and that’s always a good sign.’’

Unsighted since she flopped on a tricky track at Forbury last month, Dunn has regretted taking her down there since.

“I should have never gone with her…there was just so much against us.

“But when I saw the nominations were quite light I thought we would be fine, but in hindsight it was a decision I shouldn’t have made.’’

Dunn had to quickly put the

disappointment of Forbury behind him and shift his focus back towards the Jewels.

He’s meticulously managed every part of Venus Serena’s preparation and judging on her trial performance at Ashburton last week the magic is working.

The free-going mare dominated two other rivals in a mobile event – stopping the clock at 2:56.

Drawn 13 again this year in the Diamond the challenge won’t be easy – especially with a mare like Lancewood Lizzie

flying out from the one barrier.

The Barry Purdon trained filly has her shot at winning a big race from the ace while Willow, who has been the in-form mare of the latter stages of the season, will start from next to Venus Serena and can’t be underestimated either.

Australian mare, Cala, returns to her native land and gets her chance at Jewels success with the two barrier which should see her near to the speed throughout.

Dunn’s chance don’t start and end with Venus Serena though.

He also has Tiger Tara, who will be driven by Mid Cantebury’s own Gerard O’Reilly.

Second to Sky Major last year at Cambridge the tough pacer will relish a gruelling one mile event and Dunn feels he’s spot on for the assignment judging by his dour performance behind Messini last week at Addington.

“We know he races best with a good hard run under his belt and that’s what we got.

“I don’t think we could be happier with where he is at.’’

Tiger Tara will have to contend with another horse shooting for Jewels history as a three-time winner, Sky Major.

Abercrombie pledges future to Breakers Tom Abercrombie has signed a new three-year deal with the Breakers but also hinted he’s open to becoming a one-club man.

The 27-year-old is one of the best players to come out of this country and has helped the Breakers to four titles in the last five seasons. He’s harboured ambitions of playing in

the NBA or in Europe but has found it difficult to break into the top leagues and now sees his future in New Zealand.

Abercrombie considered offshore offers, and recently finished a short-term contract in Spain with Gipuzkoa, but sees his long-term future at the Breakers.

“I have built great relation-

ships with the whole Breakers organisation, fanbase and sponsors and look forward to continuing these,” Abercrombie said. “In my opinion, this decision cements that I would love to be a Breaker for my whole career and I’m excited about the next part of that journey.

“My wife and I are looking forward to continuing our life

in New Zealand, starting a family and being surrounded by family and friends. I’m very appreciative of the opportunities I still have to experience shortterm contracts after the season in Europe, as I have this year in Spain, and I feel lucky to have these opportunities to continue to develop my game and bring back these skills to the club.”

Watling injured BJ Watling’s knee injury means wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi could make his debut in the second cricket test against England while Doug Bracewell or Neil Wagner shape as contenders to replace Corey Anderson if he fails to recover from a back strain. The setbacks have compounded New Zealand’s disappointment after losing the first test to England by 124 runs at Lord’s. Watling’s knee took a knock from a Matt Henry delivery and, apart from his innings of 61 and 59, he spent no further time on the field after the first session. Tom Latham took the gloves. Ronchi, if called up, would enter with a first-class average of 38.42, 13 centuries, 296 catches and 13 stumpings in 83 matches.

Cavs into NBA finals Australian point guard Matthew Dellavedova and his Cleveland Cavaliers will play for their success-starved city’s maiden NBA title after sweeping the Atlanta Hawks. The Cavaliers, led by LeBron James’ 23 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, demolished the Hawks 118-88 yesterday to take the Eastern Conference Finals 4-0 and move on to the NBA Championship series. The Cavaliers franchise has never won an NBA title and the city hasn’t celebrated a major sporting title since the Cleveland Browns won National Football League (NFL) championship in 1964.

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Cipriani rewarded Danny Cipriani views his selection in England’s World Cup training squad as the ultimate justification for his decision to return home after a stint with the Melbourne Rebels. Cipriani has been given the chance to press his claim for a place in the final 31-strong World Cup party head coach Stuart Lancaster will name for the global showpiece, starting with Sunday’s annual fixture against the Barbarians. The 27-year-old missed the 2011 World Cup after falling out of favour with Martin Johnson and he had a spell in Super Rugby with the Melbourne Rebels before returning to join Sale.

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SPORTS DRAWS AND RESULTS DRAWS ■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club May 30 Ladies Division Mixed Teams istas, disc draw at 8am and 11.30am.

June 2 Mid-Week Ladies.

Putting round. Draw Steward: Kathryn Green 3085393. Starters: S. Elliott & R. Bennett. Multiple Start 10 am. Please report by 9.45 am. No. 1 Tee. S. Simpson, J. Montgomery, J. Early. 2nd off. M. Watson, R. Bennett, T. Cates, S. Elliott. No. 2 Tee. V. Moore, D. Simmons. 2nd off B. Turton, H. Trott, J. Leferink. No. 7 Tee. A. Grant, H. Robertson, J. Dunlop. 2nd off A. Hopwood, M. Stoddart, J. Ackerley.

3rd Off M. Urquhart, B. Davidson. No. 10 Tee. F. Williamson, E. Porter, B. Cameron. 2nd off R. Fail, K. Green, J. McKeown. No. 16 Tee. D. Hinton, M. Bean, B. Watkins. 2nd off C. Trott, G. Lane, W.

Carter. 3rd off. H. Ward, J. Sheppard, F. Matsinger. No. 18 Tee. W. Parr, A. Hunt, J. McArthur. 2nd off. J. Welch, K. Robb, E. Langford.

June 4 Nine Hole Men and Women.

Rnd 3 Marion Marshall Trophy-stroke.

Report 9.45 am. Convenors: Ann Fleming 3084004 and Joy Nicholas 3086464. Club Captain Jenny Williams 3082081

Tinwald Golf Club June 2 Women’s Division Four Square cup – Par round Please note change of time No 1 10.00 J. Bruhns M. Pawsey D. King 10.05 P. Smith M. Colcille V. Prendergast 10.10 P. McAndrew L. Bird B. Jackson 10.15 J. Undy S. Gutsell D. Mitchell D. Bell No 4 10.00 C. Linney A. Dwan M. Moore 10.05 K. McAuliffe L. Glassey V. Cartney No 10 10.00 L. McClea V. Hampton C. Shanks 10.05 J. Smith S. Vucetich P. Ellis 10.10 D. Lowe B. Cochrane I. Divers J. Cameron No 13 10.00 J. vander Heide P. Bell M. Smith 10.05 M. Bennett D. Wellman B. O’Neill 10.10 T. Clarke B. Harris V. Cartney

9 Holes Par round No 10 10.30 C. Carr K. Young M. Sherriff 10.35 N. Costin R. O’Brien I. Ross Starters J. Undy I. Divers; Cards J. Bruhns V. Hampton; Tea duty P. Bell J. Cameron; Draw steward J. Bruhns

RESULTS

May 26 Ladies Division LGU, 2nd Skibo, 3rd Putting Round0-20 Jan Clucas 86-15-71, 21-30 Lal Mulligan 94-26-68, 30+ Val Schmack;Putting Juliet McLeod 26, Jan Clucas 28, Judy Webb 28,ALT nearest pin 5 & 14 not struck;Hastings McLeod Property Brokers Marilyn Cross 2nd shot 2 & 11 Betty Wilson 0-29,Helen Rapsey 30+

Tinwald Golf Club May 26 Women’s Division Competition: Eagles Stableford Maree Moore 39, Donelda Mitchell 38, Aorangi SC Womens Vets June Bruhns 37, Linda McLea 37, Barb Pennants Results: Cochrane 36, Val Cartney 35, Bal PrenRound 5 dergast 35, Dawn Sharplin 34.

Zone 1 Ashburton 1 8, Tinwald 1 4, Rakaia 6 9 Holes: Nancy Costin, Pauline Boon Nearest the Pins: No 2 – Dairy Business Methven 6 Centre: Colleen Linney; No 6 – Stables Zone 2 Ashburton 2 3 ½, Tinwald 2 8 ½, Geral- Restaurant: Kirsty McAuliffe; No 12 – Mac & Maggies: Diana Wellman; No 16 – Outdine 6 Pleasant Point 6 door Adventure: Barb Harris Zone 3 Maungati 10 North Otago 2, Gleniti 3 Lower Waitaki 2 9

■ Golf

■ Shooting

Mayfield Golf Club

Seafield Rifle Club May 25, Seafield

R. Hewitt 97.4, N. Martin 89.3, B. Doig 94.5, R. Duncan 89.2, J. Duncan 95.4, P. Wilson 90.1 Ashburton L. MacKenzie 96.5, G. Zuerinoua 95.1, G. Glassey 91.2, A. Mitchell 88.0, G. Wright 83, J. Storey84.1.

Target Rifle Shooting May 25 Mt Somers Rifle Club Alex Rodrick 69, 86, Eddie Millichamp 86.2, 77.1, Stephen Millichamp 96.4, 193.11, Julian Evans 90.2, 84.2, Jacob Smith 84, 77, BRent Frame 100.4, Dave Millichamp 94.4, 193.8, Andy Oram 98.5, Sid Stewart 97.1, 90.1, Kevin Fews 83.1, G Bird 93.3, Wayne Tubb 86.1.

Mayfield Rifle Club Grace Austin 78, 64, Brent Austin 93.1, 95.3, Kyle Hansen 88.3, James Spencer 66, Hamish Kirk 68, Thomas Corbett 74, Ben Nordqvist 93.3, Robert Spencer 83.2, Oakley Murphy 86.2, Adrian Holden 79, Sophie Holden 53, Ben Williams 83.1, Martin Williams 90, Alan Wakelin 96.2, John Fleming 97.5, 198.12, Martin Fleming 97.3, 98.6, 99.8, Carl Nordqvist 95.5, 98.5, Andrew Donaldson 96.3.

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■ NETBALL

Newcomers nervous, but raring to go

By Caitlin Porter

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College B are taking time to revel in the glory of their promotion to premier, resulting in them being the youngest team in the grade.

The team, made up of eight 15-year-old Ashburton College Year 11 pupils, have had a stunner netball season so far - making their way through round one unbeaten and rising to the top of the senior A table.

Their promotion to premier meant they have become the second College team to command a position in the grade.

College B co-coach Sarah Stark said she was proud of the girls making the move, and was looking forward to seeing how they performed in the big leagues.

Tonight the team could potentially be facing up to a harsh reality, as they play off against top of the table Methven.

“It’ll be a pretty big game for them, quite a good introduction to premier netball for them I think,” Stark said. “It’ll definitely be interesting to see how they go.”

None of the girls have had the opportunity to play in premier before but team captain Tori Watson is looking forward to the challenge.

“I think it’ll be a good experience for our team and I think it’ll be a bit of a challenge for us,” Watson said.

As for the game against Methven, she said the girls are keeping a positive mentality. “We are going in with positive thoughts,

College B netballer Liberty Ross worked hard with her teammates at training on Wednesday night, to ensure they are fighting fit for tonight’s match against Methven.

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but we are all pretty nervous we will just do our best.”

Also in the premier competition, College A will be looking to make a comeback after last week’s loss to Hampstead which

resulted in them losing their hold at the top of the Premier table. Tonight they face off against United in the late round.

In the early game Hampstead will put the Challenge Trophy

up against Celtic.

In senior A College Y9A will play their first game of Thursday night netball, after making the jump up from Saturday’s senior B competition. The rook-

ie side will face Hampstead B. Former premier team Collegiate will be looking to chalk up some points with their match against Methven B, and Celtic B play Rakaia.

New kit for rugby referees Mid Canterbury’s rugby referees will be sporting a new look when the Combined Country Cup rugby competition finals get under way this weekend.

Mid Canterbury Rugby has announced that Farmlands Cooperative has come on board as the main sponsors of Mid Canterbury rugby referees.

The new predominantly white strip, with touches of the green and gold of Mid Canterbury, will be worn by Mid Canterbury referees on Saturday, including Kevin Opele and Matt Gallagher – two local referees controlling two of the combined competition’s quarter final matches.

The strip will also make its debut on television, as Ashburton College’s first XV will play Timaru Boys’ High School in a

Supporting the referees’ new look were (from left) Ian Patterson, Jason McMillan, Kevin Opele, Gary Clement, Henry Ross and Russell Wallace.

match to be broadcast live on Sky Sport from the Ashburton Showgrounds.

Farmlands’ regional manager Jason McMillan said the decision to back the referees was based on the role rugby plays

in the local community and the importance of refereeing in enabling the community to participate in sports.

The sponsorship brings new on and off-field apparel for Referees’ Association referees, and

club referees refereeing junior grades.

Mid Canterbury Rugby CEO Ian Patterson said he was delighted to welcome Farmlands to its family of sponsorship partners.

“It is great to have Farmlands on board supporting this key part of our game as it underpins our community game. The kit looks great and I know all our referees are looking forward to wearing it with pride.”

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2015 Show is going to be The Wizard Of Oz

Registrations Close this Saturday 30 May 2015 but we may extend to Friday 5 June 2015.

If children are interested in becoming part of the show their parents will need to contact MCCT President or Secretary:

This position will be a Fixed Term Contract with the possibility of the position becoming full time employment. Hours of work will generally be 40 hours per week.

The person we are seeking will be motivated, observant and keen to learn new skills. You must be physically fit, healthy and able to lift reasonable loads.

Beekeepers must not have any allergies to bee stings or pollen.

Whilst experience would be preferred, we are prepared to offer full training for a suitable applicant.

Contact Geoff, evenings after 6pm.

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Daily Events Thursday

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

M.S.A. TAI CHI. 10.00am Beginners refresher and learning next 9 moves. Social Hall, Havelock ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit kidz, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

Street.

10.00am 9.30am - 11.00am BALMORAL HALL LINEDANCERS. METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Balmoral hall, Cameron Street.

Encounter, interactive fun for all 9.30am - 11.30am ages. Main Street, Methven.

MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON 10.30am CLUB. Daytime section, great exercise, new RAKAIA REAL WOMEN. players welcome, rackets available. Real women circuit training in EA Networks Stadium. River Terrace. the hall, 1st time free. St Andrews Church, Bridge Street Rakaia.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH 10.30am - 3.30pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GOODWILL SHOP. Sale of Pre loved clothing. Tinwald GUILD. Working day of stitch and chat.

Methodist Church, cnr Archibald Senior Centre, Cameron Street. and Jane Street, Tinwald.

10.45am 9.30am - 12.30pm M.S.A. TAI CHI. ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY INC. Stretching exercises for all abilities.

Open Thursday and Saturday Social Hall, Havelock Street. mornings www.toylibrary. ashburtononline.co.nz/ Methodist 1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Church Hall, Baring Square East.

A great selection of may aircraft 9.30am - 1.30pm from past to the future. Ashburton

airport, Seafield Road.

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

1.30pm M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Club Day, new members very welcome. M.S.A. Sports Grounds, 115 Racecourse Road.

6.00pm NEW ZEALAND SIGN LANGUAGE TASTER CLASS. Fun, free 45 minute Sign Language class. Ashburton Public Library, Havelock Street.

7.00pm MID CANTERBURY RUGBY SUPPORTERS CLUB. Annual General Meeting, Showgrounds lounge, Brucefield Avenue.

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

Friday

A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future.

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

1.00pm - 4.00pm ASHBURTON FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. New rooms open for research.

Ground floor, Heritage Centre, West Street.

6.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall.

48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am - 11.30am ST ANDREWS ANGLICAN CHURCH.

Drop in for a cuppa, clothing sale.

St Andrews Anglican Church, Cnr Thomson and Jane Street, Tinwald.

10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter. Main Street, Methven.

1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM.

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CLARKE, Alison Margaret (nee Cooper) – On May 25, 2015, at WesleyCare Hospital, after a brief but brave battle, aged 60 years, loved partner of Roger Baker, mother of Michael, and Adam, and their partners Kate, and Bex; nana of Charlotte; sister of Rob, Jill and Adrienne; special friend Please note all late death to Karl, Corey, Olivia, Sarah, notices or notices sent Kingston, Jacob, Sophie, Georgia, Lochie, Jude, Lee, outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to: Denis, Rose, Sue and many others. Special thanks to all deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication. those involved in Alison’s treatment and care. During office hours notices Messages may be addressed may also be sent to: to The Family of the late classifieds@theguardian.co.nz Alison Clarke, c/- PO Box Any queries 39001, Christchurch 8545. In please contact lieu of flowers donations to 0800 Ward 26 Education and ASHBURTON Training Fund, would be (0800-274-287). appreciated, and may be made at the service. A Service to celebrate Alison’s FUNERAL life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 FURNISHERS Wairakei Road, Burnside, on MASTER SATURDAY, May 30, at MONUMENTAL MASON 10.00 am.

Lamb & Hayward Ltd FDANZ Phone 03 359-9018 www.lambandhayward.co.nz

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Fine. Northeasterlies ortheasterlies developing.

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A high over the country recedes to the North Island tomorrow as northerlies strengthen over southern New ew Zealand ahead of an approaching trough. The northerly flow spreads onto the North Island on Saturday and Sunday, and the trough weakens and becomes slow-moving over the South Island.

mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers

Fine. Winds light at first, but northwesterlies developing at night.

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DAGLISH, David John – Loved and cherished partner of Brittany, taken too soon in a tragic accident.

“David, you are every reason, every hope and every dream I’ve ever had, and no matter what happens in the future, every day we had, was the greatest day of my life.”

Love Brittany.

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6am Breakfast 9am Good Morning 10am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3 With special guest Melissa McCarthy. 0 11am Renovation Game 3 A team of up-and-coming builders and designers put their fees on the line if they fail to raise a property’s value. 0 Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR Pollard is upset by what he sees; Carly and Ross enjoy each other’s company; Aaron finds it impossible to be around Andy. 0 1:30 Coronation Street PGR 3 0 2pm Four Weddings USA 3 3pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:55 Te Karere 2 0 4:25 The Chase 0 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 Britain’s Got Talent The judges continue their search across Britain for the best undiscovered talent. 0 8:45 Our Zoo After the news that planning permission for the zoo has been denied, George goes to London with Lady Katherine for one last throw of the dice. 0 9:55 Mrs Brown’s Boys AO 3 0 10:30 One News 0 11pm One Born Every Minute AO 3 Hayley and Pete’s baby is born with an extremely rare, lifethreatening condition. 0 Midnight 24 Hours In A&E AO 1:05 Te Karere 3 2 0 1:35 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2 0

CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 All 4 Adventure – Across The Top 7:30 You Live In What? A Ferry.

8:30 NZ Food Culture 9am The Cook And The Chef 9:30 Candice Tells All 10am Carter Can 10:30 Baggage Battles 11am Buying Hawaii 11:30 Toy Hunter Noon I Bought My Own Rainforest 1pm Wild Catch 2pm All 4 Adventure – Across The Top 3pm You Live In What?

4pm Planet Food 5pm Beat My Build 6pm Baggage Battles 6:30 Buying Hawaii 7pm The Liquidator 7:30 Paul And Nick’s Big American Food Trip The duo embarks on a journey along the east coast of the United States to trace the historical influence of Ulster Scots food on America today.

8pm Cheese Slices 8:40 Food Safari 9:10 Made In Italy With Silvia Colloca 9:40 World Class Bartender Of The Year 10:30 The Liquidator 11pm Beat My Build

FRIDAY

Midnight Deals From The Dark Side PGR 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am You Live In What?

2am Planet Food 3am Buying Hawaii 3:30 Baggage Battles 4am Paul And Nick’s Big American Food Trip 4:30 Cheese Slices 5am What’s Really In Our Food? 5:30 World Class Bartender Of The Year

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6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Tiki Tour 3 0 6:52 The Jungle Bunch Shorts 0 6:55 Pokemon – Black And White 3 0 7:20 Back At The Barnyard 3 0 7:50 The League Of Super Evil 0 8:15 Henry Hugglemonster 3 0 8:35 Art Attack 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Home And Away 3 0 11:30 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 Noon Two And A Half Men AO 3 0 12:30 Jeremy Kyle 1:30 Judge Rinder 3 2:35 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 3:30 SpongeBob SquarePants 3 0 4pm Dog With A Blog 0 4:30 The 4:30 Show 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm The New Adventures Of Old Christine 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0 7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 Police Ten 7 The police come to the rescue when a party gets out of hand; a good guy has a bad night. 0 8pm Car Crash TV PGR 0 8:30 N The Undateables Documentary series about disability and dating. 0 9:35 Marvel’s Agents Of Shield AO 0 10:30 Police Ten 7 3 0

6am Paul Henry Paul Henry hosts a news show.

9am Infomercials 10:30 The Bold And The Beautiful PGR When Brooke tells Katie she and Bill are back together, Katie goes to see her sister.

11am Rachael Ray Make-up artist Mally Roncal offers wedding makeup advice.

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

1pm Dr Phil AO 2pm The Ricki Lake Show AO 3pm The Real Housewives Of New Jersey PGR 4pm Entertainment Tonight 4:30 Million Dollar Minute 3 5pm The Biggest Loser – Glory Days 0 6pm 3 News 7pm Campbell Live 7:30 Grand Designs Patrick Bradley plans to build a house out of four shipping containers, welded together to form a giant cross, and cantilevered over a stream. 0 8:30 Lost And Found PGR 0 9:30 Bodyshockers AO 0 10:30 3 News

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am Sticky TV 3 7:30 Grojband 3 7:55 As Told By Ginger 3 8:20 Chuggington 3 8:30 Ready, Steady, Wiggles 3 8:40 Peppa Pig 3 8:50 Bob The Builder 3 9am Thomas And Friends 3 9:10 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 3 9:25 Barney And Friends 3 9:50 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Sticky TV 4:35 Punk’d PGR 3 5pm Life’s Funniest Moments 5:30 It Only Hurts When I Laugh 3 6pm Malcolm In The Middle 3 0 6:30 How I Met Your Mother 3 7pm The Simpsons PGR 3 0 7:30 Family Guy PGR 3 8pm American Dad PGR 8:30 Bob’s Burgers PGR 9pm South Park AO 3 9:30 Family Guy AO 3 0 10pm Cops PGR 10:25 The Almighty Johnsons AO 30

6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 7am Deal Or No Deal 3 7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors PGR 1pm The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR 3 A celebrity chat show.

2pm Back Benches PGR 3 Wallace Chapman and Damian Christie discuss political issues of the week.

3pm Storage Wars PGR 3 3:30 Antiques Roadshow 3 At Towneley Hall in Lancashire, objects include a garden ornament that is more important than first thought, and a 16th-17th century ring bought in a boot sale.

4:30 Hot Bench 5pm Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Prime News 6pm Escape To The Country 3 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 60 Minutes PGR 3 8:30 Skint AO Jemelia faces the court for her baby; Fergie worries prison will ruin his relationship.

9:30 Wife Swap USA PGR Two mothers switch households for a week, challenging them to open their minds to another family’s house rules.

10:30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR

6am Sky Sport Select 6:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Chiefs v Bulls. 7am The Breakdown 8am Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Blues v Hurricanes.

8:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Force v Highlanders.

9am Motorsport – IndyCar Series (Highlights) Indianapolis 500.

9:30 The Hunters Club 10am Fishing And Adventure 10:30 Sailing – Volvo Ocean Race 11am Motorsport – Indycar Series (Highlights) Indianapolis 500.

11:30 The Breakdown 12:30 UFC Ultimate Insider 1pm Fight Night 3pm The Ultimate Fighter 21 4pm Football League Show 4:30 Tennis – French Open (Highlights) Day Four. 5:30 Rugby – First XV Review Show 6:30 The Breakdown 7:30 Grassroots Rugby Premier and senior club rugby matches from around New Zealand, as well as social grades and junior rugby.

8:30 #SkySpeed With Greg Murphy and Stephen McIvor.

9pm Motorsport – Road Racing Series (Highlights) North West 200 – Part One. 10pm Golf – Women’s European Tour (Highlights) Turkish Open.

11pm The Originals AO 11:55 Orange Is The New Black AO 3 1:05 F RBT MC 3 0 1:30 Infomercials 2:30 Shameless AO 3 0 3:30 Political Animals AO 3 0 4:15 Ellen 3 4:40 The 4:30 Show 3 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11pm Golf World A weekly review of golf tournaments around the world. 11:30 F Bones AO 3 There is more treachery from Christopher Pelant, who may have something to do with a series of murders linked to FBI agents close to Booth. 0 12:30 Infomercials

11:25 Entertainment Tonight 11:50 Infomercials

11:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

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

2am Home Shopping

11pm Sea Master Sailing 11:30 Extreme Sailing Midnight InCycle 12:30 L Cycling – Giro D’Italia Stage 18 – Melide to Verbania. 3:30 Golf World With Mark Leishman and Laura McGoldrick. 4am Golf – PGA Europro Tour (Highlights)

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6am Law And Order MV 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Lizard Lick Towing PG 7:40 Counting Cars PG 8:05 Counting Cars PG 8:30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 9:20 The Glades MV 10:10 CSI – New York MV 11am NCIS MV 11:50 NCIS – LA MV 12:40 Counting Cars PG 1:05 Pawn Stars PG 1:30 CSI – New York MV 2:20 Law And Order MV 3:10 The Amazing Race PG 4pm The Simpsons PG 4:30 Parking Wars PGL 5pm Lizard Lick Towing PG 5:30 CSI – Miami MV 6:30 Pawn Stars PG 7pm Lizard Lick Towing PG 7:30 CSI – New York MV 8:30 Bosch MV 9:30 The Musketeers MVLS 10:35 The Glades MV 11:35 CSI – New York MV

6am Auction Kings PG Ladies’ Muff Pistols; John Hancock’s Book.

6:30 Deadliest Catch PG Trials of the Greenhorns. 7:30 Ice Cold Gold PG 8:30 MythBusters PG Duct Tape Plane. 9:30 Moonshiners M 10:30 Gunslingers M Billy the Kid – The Phantom of Lincoln County.

11:30 Southern Fried Homicide M 12:30 Tabloid M Deadly D-List.

1:30 Swamp Murders M 2:30 How It’s Made PG 3pm How It’s Made PG 3:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 4:30 Deadliest Catch PG 5:30 MythBusters PG Drain Disaster.

6:30 Auction Hunters PG Betsy’s Last Stand. 7pm Auction Hunters PG Risk and Reward. 7:30 Ice Cold Gold PG 8:30 Bear Grylls – Breaking Point M 9:30 Bering Sea Gold PG Nome, Alaska. 10:30 How It’s Made PG 11pm How It’s Made PG 11:30 Deadline – Crime With Tamron Hall M

6:35 Last Vegas MLS 2013 Comedy.

Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman. 8:20 The Making Of Fury PGV 8:40 The Conjuring 16C 2013 Horror.

Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga.

10:30 Lost Treasure Of The Maya MVLS 2009 Action. Michael Madsen.

12:10 Banshee Chapter MVLC 2013 Horror. Katia Winter, Ted Levine. 1:40 Last Vegas MLS 2013 Comedy. Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman.

3:25 The Conjuring 16C 2013 Horror. Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga.

5:20 Would Be Kings – Part 1 16VLS 2009 Drama. Currie Graham, Ben Bass. 6:50 Fright Night 2 16VLSC 2013 Horror. Will Payne, Jaime Murray. 8:30 Transformers – Age Of Extinction MVL 2014 Action. Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz.

11:15 The Hangover Part III 16VLS 2013 Comedy. Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis.

6am Rugby League – State Of Origin (Replay) New South Wales v Queensland – Game One. From AMI Stadium, Sydney.

8am NRL 360 9am Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Raiders v Bulldogs. From GIO Stadium, Canberra.

9:30 The After Match 10am Netball – ANZ Championship (Replay) Tactix v Grand Designs Firebirds.

7:30pm on TV3 11:30 Netball Zone Noon Motorsport – Nascar Sprint MOVIES GREATS Cup Series (Highlights) Coca-Cola 600.

7:15 The Lake House ML 1pm Crash 2006 Drama. Keanu Reeves, 1:30 InCycle Sandra Bullock. 8:55 Groundhog 2pm Cycling – Giro D’Italia Day PG 1993 Comedy. Bill Murray, (Highlights) Stage 17 – Tirano to Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliot.

Lugano.

10:35 The Whole Ten Yards MVS 2:30 Rugby League – State Of 2004 Comedy Thriller. Bruce Willis, Origin (Highlights) New South Wales Matthew Perry, Amanda Peet. v Queensland – Game One. 12:15 The Lake House ML 2006 Drama. Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock. 3pm Tennis – French Open (Highlights) Day Four.

1:55 School Of Rock PGL 2003 Comedy. Jack Black, Sarah Silverman, 4pm InCycle 4:30 Cycling – Giro D’Italia Joan Cusack. 3:45 A View From (Highlights) Stage 17 – Tirano to The Top PGL 2003 Romantic Lugano.

Comedy. Gwyneth Paltrow, 5pm NRL Fulltime Christina Applegate, Mark Ruffalo.

5:30 Rugby League – State Of 5:10 Hitman 16VLS 2007 Action.

Origin (Replay) New South Wales v Timothy Olyphant, Dougray Scott.

Queensland – Game One. 6:45 Bulletproof Monk MVL 7:30 Super League – Boots ’n’ All 2003 Action. Chow Yun-Fat, 8:30 NRL 360 Seann William Scott. 8:30 About Adam MLS 2000 Romantic Comedy. 9:30 Big Weekend With Matty 10:10 Cold Creek Manor MVL 2003 Johns 10:40 NRL Footy Show Thriller.

12:30 The Amazing Race PG 1:20 Parking Wars PGL 1:45 Law And Order MV 2:35 The Glades MV 3:25 The Simpsons PG 3:50 Bosch MV 4:40 The Musketeers MVLS 5:35 Pawn Stars PG

12:30 Nightmare Next Door M Deadly Deception. 1:30 Scorned – Love Kills M 2:30 Auction Kings PG Rolling Stones’ Snooker Table; Aliens.

3am Deadliest Catch PG 4am Man v Wild PG 5am Dirty Jobs PG

12:55 Grand Piano MVL 2013 Thriller. 2:25 Sex And The Cinema 16LS 2009 Documentary.

3:20 Would Be Kings – Part 1 16VLS 2009 Drama. 4:50 Transformers – Age Of Extinction MVL 2014 Action.

12:05 Never Been Kissed PGS 1999 Romantic Comedy. 1:50 Hitman 16VLS 2007 Action. 3:25 About Adam MLS 2000 Romantic Comedy.

5am Bulletproof Monk MVL 2003 Action.

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

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5pm Swagger 3 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 2 6:30 Ako 3 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 Toi Whakaari 2 8pm Get Your Fish On PGR 8:30 Code 9:30 Hunting Aotearoa AO 10pm Kia Ora Mo Te Reta AO 10:30 Whawhai PGR 11pm Te Kaea 3 2 11:30 Closedown

DISCOVERY

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Our Zoo

8:45pm on TV One

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0 Closed captions; 3 Repeat; 2 Maori Language. RATINGS: 16 Approved for persons 16 years or over; 18 Approved for persons 18 years or over; AO Adults only; C Content may offend; L Language may offend; M Suitable for mature audiences; PG/PGR Parental guidance recommended for young viewers; S Sexual content may offend; V Contains violence. Local Radio: NewsTalk ZB 873AM/98.1FM FM Classic Hits ZEFM 92.5; Port FM Local 94.9, 98.9 and 106.1

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1am Super League – Boots ’n’ All 2am NRL 360 3am Big Weekend With Matty Johns 4am L Darts – Dubai Masters Day One.

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Thursday, May 28, 2015

Sport Racing in the cold Hampstead pupil Jessie Pitney powers towards the finish line during the Mid Canterbury primary schools’ cross-country event yesterday.

The sun shone, but the temperature didn’t budge from single digits as children from around the district took part in the race at the Ashburton A&P Showgrounds. The top six in each of the age groups – Years 5 and 6, and Years 7 and 8 – will go through to the Canterbury event on June 10. Years 5 and 6 competed over a 2km track, while Years 7 and 8 battled it out over 3km.

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Crusaders light on troops Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has had to juggle his playing stocks for his side’s must-win encounter with the Hurricanes in Nelson tomorrow night.

The perennial playoff contenders are in dire straits as they search for a finals appearance in 2015 and have to rely on other results falling their way, while continuing to win their own matches.

Injuries to some crucial players has made that quest tougher for Blackadder who has rung seven changes to the starting

side that lost 32-22 to the Waratahs in Sydney last weekend.

Lock Sam Whitelock, No 8 Kieran Read and midfielder Ryan Crotty all copped head knocks last week and weren’t considered for selection, while pivot Colin Slade (quad) and prop Joe Moody (foot) have also been ruled out. Fullback Israel Dagg (calf) was not available.

In the backline, Blackadder has named Dan Carter to start at first-five on Friday with David Havili playing outside him, while Robbie Fruean will return

from injury at centre.

With Read out, Richie McCaw will captain the side with Jimmy Tupou getting a rare start at lock.

Veteran prop Wyatt Crockett will sit out this week’s match as part of the resting protocol placed on All Blacks, which gives Alex Hodgman his first start of the season with Tim Perry, who has recovered from an Achilles injury, providing cover from the bench.

Meanwhile, Otere Black will wear the No 10 jersey for the

Hurricanes. The 20-year-old made his first Super Rugby start during last Saturday’s 29-5 victory over the Blues at Eden Park and was generally impressive with his game management and composure. He was also reliable in defence and accurate from the kicking tee.

With regular pivot Beauden Barrett (knee) injured and utility James Marshall selected at fullback this week, Black has been given another opportunity.

Conrad Smith returns at centre, though wing Cory Jane will

sit out for another week as he rests a sore hamstring. Barrett could return to meet the Highlanders next Friday.

Crusaders: Tom Taylor, Nafi Tuitavake, Robbie Fruean, David Havili, Nemani Nadolo, Dan Carter, Mitchell Drummond, Jordan Taufua, Richie McCaw (c), Matt Todd, Jimmy Tupou, Luke Romano, Owen Franks, Ben Funnell, Alex Hodgman. Reserves: Codie Taylor, Tim Perry, Nepo Laulala, Dominic Bird, Luke Whitelock, Andy Ellis, Kieron Fonotia, Jone Macilai. - NZME

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